Rail Bender - Part of Hydraulic Rail Bender Rail Bender – No. 3 Most rails are produced straight. While they to easily bend and appear flexible, they are required to bend for some curves, at rail joins on curves and at point (turn-out) junctions. For a safe transition around curves and in the finer areas of the point, this use to be done with a manual rail bender. Sometimes referred to as a Buddah, the rail bender attaches its two claws to the rail. In the middle of the two claws is a screw that is tightened slowly using large spanner. Historic - Railways Permanent Way and Works - track equipment - Rail Bender large Rail Bender - Part of Hydraulic Rail Bender made of cast wrought iron puffing billy, rail bender

149NQ - Water Wagon - Water Truck (2000 gallons) In Traffic NQ WATER TRUCK. This vehicle (No. 149) is an NQR without sides and with a 2000-gallon (9000-litre) water tank fitted. Over the years of V.R, operation a number of NQs were fitted with water tanks, but retained their NQ code and number. (For a number of years this vehicle carried the classification NWT but retained its number in the NQ numbering sequence). VR Service History : *NQR 149.VA - 24/ 9/1910 NWS Built new - / /1926 - To NQ 149.VA -Historic - Victorian Railways - Narrow Gauge Rolling Stock - Water truck (No. 149) Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H2187 The Puffing Billy Rolling Stock Collection 149 NQ - Water Wagon - Water Truck (2000 gallons) made of Steel and metal149 NQpuffing billy, victorian railways, narrow gauge rolling stock, nq water wagon, 149 nq

10 NU Louvre Van - Louvred Truck (11) Untrafficable NUU LOUVRED TRUCK. Seven louvre vans for carrying general goods were built during 1899-1901, with another one in 1906 and a further six in 1911, a total of 14 louvre vans numbered 1-14. The term Louvred Truck describes the sides which consist of fixed louvres for ventilation. The aim was to keep the goods inside cool. VR Service History : *NUU 10.VA - 30/12/1911 NWS Built new - / /1926 - To NU 10.VA - NU 10.VA - / 5/1926 - Modified AC Malco /12/1972 BEL To NW 10.VA Sec72/3400, RS72/9371 NW 10.VA - 26/ 8/1976 CLS Photograph #662.2-.4: and end detail 1/10/1977 - Off Register To ETRB Sec76/3630 RS77/4223 Build Date: 30/12/1911 NWS Built new Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H2187 NW 10 is a 1972 reclassification of NU 10. It is presumed the van was used to store tools and equipment. In 1977, the van was removed from railway records and control handed to the Puffing Billy group.Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Rolling Stock - Louvered Van Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H2187 Puffing Billy Locomotives and Rolling Stock CollectionWooden Louvered Van - Made of Timber on a Wrought iron frame - current condition Untrafficable10 NU puffing billy, louvered van, 10nu, victorian railways, 2'6" gauge, narrow gauge rolling stock

Van 13 NUU - Louvred Truck (11) Untrafficable - Menzies Creek Station Yard VR Service History 15/ 7/1911 NWS Built new Vehicle Length 25 feet 2 inches ( 7671 mm) Coupled Length 27 feet 4 inches (8330 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Weight 7 tons Capacity 10 tons Built 1898 - 1911 Number Built 14 In use 5 To be restored None *NUU 13.VA - 15/ 7/1911 NWS Built new - / /1926 - To NU 13.VA - NU 13.VA - / 6/1926 - Modified AC Malco /10/1954 CKT Sold (to) by Stores Branch to P.B.P.S. Purchased by Puffing Billy Preservation Society from Cockatoo for 20 pounds ($40.00). First complete railway truck owned by the Puffing Billy Preservation Society. Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Rolling Stock - Louvered VanWooden Louvered Van - Made of Timber on a Wrought iron frame - current condition Untrafficable13 NUpuffing billy railway, pbr, rolling stock , 13 nuu, puffing billy, louvered van, 13 nuu - louvered van, victorian railways, 2'6" gauge, narrow gauge rolling stock

NVW 1 - Track Patrol vehicle Rebuilt by Puffing Billy Volunteers given Number NVW 1 as it was built with a (VW) Volks wagon engine Was originally a trolley on the Australian Portland Cement Ltd at Fyansford Victoria Obtained by the Puffing Billy Preservation Society around 1968. Originally 3'6" ( 1067mm) before being rebuilt. Historic - Puffing Billy Track patrol - Rail Vehicle - NVW 1 NVW 1 - Track Patrol vehicle made of metal & steel with canvas vinyl blindsNVW 1puffing billy, nvw 1, trolley, trolly

The Wied family were settled in Palestine upon the beginning of WWII. Being of German nationality, they were considered a threat to security by Allied forces & were interned in temporary camps, before being shipped to Australia. In Australia they were interned in Camp 3, Tatura, a family camp for enemy nationals. Many of the internees came with few possessions. This item is just one of the handmade domestic items fashioned in the camp from largely scrap materials to give some home comforts in the initially barren surroundings of the camps, particularly to those interned with families and young children. Butterfly shaped brooch made from Paua shell. Fixed to a brass safety pin. world war ii, camp 3, palestine, tatura, jewellery, internment camps

45 rpm record made in 1986 by Williamstown High School band Top Secret.See jpg above

Four-ball--cross-ends with bevelled and circular centre section. Made of white metal.None.knife rests

Handmade item in memory of Raymond Leonard "Snowy" CLARK Service Number - VX70535 : Date of birth - 04 Jul 1922 Hand made timber block with insert containing three brown coins on red backgroundIn memory of The late Raymond "Snowy" CLARK VX70535 - 1977

Patriotic floral tribute c1899 Seamen's hobby while on board to create a posy for 'loved ones'Glass dome on wooden base enclosing a floral display made entirely of fish scalesseamen floral tribute fish scale

Rural City of Wangaratta Collection. Purchased through Wangaratta Arts Council.A wooden sculpture made from red gum that features many sides of varying shape.wangaratta art gallery, hans knorr, sculpture, red gum, wood

Wangaratta Art Gallery CollectionA handwoven textile sculpture made from red fabrics and threads shaped into a tubular shape.textile, liz williamson

Beret knitted during WW2 from darning wool. Darning wool was the only wool not rationed during the 1940's in Britain. Wool was sold only cut into lengths so was often used for fair-isle knitting.Knitted Fairisle beret. Knitted during WW2. Made with assorted colours of darning wool.costume, female headwear

A police report made about 1870 on land taken up in 1868 by Abraham Rooks.rooks, abraham, land settlement

Round bottle of Indian Ink. Screw top lid made of bakelite type material.Reeves Indian Ink|Reeves & Sons Ltd Enfielddomestic items, writing equipment

Purchased by Bruce Reynolds Aunt, Emily Templeman for her glory box in 1917.Cream cotton lace machine made all over pattern medallions, flowers and squares.manchester, table linen

Brown velvet bow tie - ready made with plastic collar clip and shirt wings.Makers name stamped on one wing(needs to be held up to light to see)costume accessories, collar accessories, male

Nunawading Arts and Entertainment Centre to be given $280,000 facelift. An application is to be made for a liquor licence.Nunawading Arts and Entertainment Centreseamer, peter, utassy ballet school, babirra music theatre, australian childrens choir, nova music theatre, nunawading arts and entertainment centre

Opposition MP demands report into the Box Hill transport Interchange upgrade be made public.Opposition MP demands report into the Box Hill transport Interchangebox hill central, public transport, public transport corporation

Primitive hand made potato masher with twisted wire handle and round base of wire.domestic items, food preparation

Cream boudoir cap made of fine tulle and silk. Tulle is embroidered with cream silk.costume, female headwear, female underwear

History is set out in N.H.S. Newsletter Series 2 - April 1999.Large 'Horseshoe' or Horse Lock made in England late 17th early 18th century.Patented Leavers Locksecurity - locks

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of white porcelain, bell shaped with flat top.telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of white porcelain, bell shaped with flat top.telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of beige porcelain, bell shaped with flat top.telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of beige porcelain, bell shaped with flat top.telephone, communication, electricity