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Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instruments, Beat Frequency Oscillator, pre 1955
Used in the Electrical Engineering Laboratories as a source of low frequency signal - for communications. Used by Bill Rofe and Colin Kline.Beat Frequency Oscillator (signal generator) AWA typy 14R7077, Range 0-13 kcycles, in a grey wrinkle-type finish metal box with a leather strap carry-handle on top.scientific instruments, beat frequency oscillator, bill rofe, colin kline -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Electric Calculator: Sharp Compet 32; Model C5-32C, Pre 1969
Used in the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education, Physics Department as a stand-alone unit or it could be connected to the Sharp Memorizer - 60 if one was available.Desk-top electric calculator with 16 digit electronic display; 2 memories;operations controlled by keyboard. Type: Sharp Compet 32, Model C5 - 32C Serial No. 912908With dymo tape labels: "1st YR"; "PHYSICS"; "PURCHASED 6/11/69" Gold sticker: "Edwards Sales and Service 42 3951"electric calculator, ballarat institute of advanced education, physics department -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Galvanometer, pre 1914
A demonstration model galvonometer.galvomometer, scientific instrument -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Container - Salad Oil Bottle, A. C. Parkin & Co - Carlton, pre 1917
A. C. Parkin & Co, Carlton: manufacturers of grocers' sundries, spice merchants and general importers. A. C. Parkin had their warehouse on the corner of Rathdowne and Herbert Street North CarltonSalad oil bottleA. C. Parkin & Co, Carltonsalad oil, bottle, parkin, household object -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PICTURE OF RICHARD HENRY WEARNE, pre 1913
Black and white photograph of Richard Henry Wearne. head and shoulders. Moustache, bowtie.person, individual, portrait male, see also 2001.185.01 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO POST OFFICE, c1896 pre 1987
Black and white photocopy: Bendgio Post Office (Visitor Information Centre). Negative image of an etching. Two photocopies of negative included, both copied in reverse. Physical description: loose. Inscriptions/Markings: R HEDDLEbuildings, government, bendigo post office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TED BEATTIE COLLECTION: INFORMATION SHEET, Pre 1980s
Information sheet 'Bendigo - where to go and what to see gold centre victoria - land of the welcome stranger' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TED BEATTIE COLLECTION: PHOTO COVER, Pre 1980s
Photo cover/holder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TED BEATIE COLLECTION: MAP, Pre 1980s
Bendigo tourist map and information guide - printed by the Bendigo and District tourist Association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TED BEATTIE COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS, Pre 1980s
Two Coloured Photos: a. Conservatory Grardens and Bridge Stree Bendigo. b. Steam Train at Mray Crescent Bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TED BEATTIE COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS, Pre 1980s
Four coloured photographs of Bendigo. a. Photo taken from the town hall tower looking over Bull Street towards Camp Hill. b. Conservatory and Gardens looking towards Bridge Street. c. Tram at North Bendigo Terminus with Steam Train on Railway Crossing. d. Fountain at Charing Cross looking towards Rosalind Park -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TED BEATTIE COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS, Pre 1980
Four coloured photos of the Bendigo CBD taken from the town hall tower. a. Looking up Lyttelton Terrace over the Williamson Street roundabout towards the railway station. b. Looking up Hargreaves Street towards Mitchell Street over the Williamson Street roundabout and the Children's Library, also the Crown Hotel. c. Looking towards the hospital. d. Looking up Lyttelton Terrace over the Williamson Street roundabout towards the railway station. -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Bill hook, pre World War 1
A billhook or bill hook is a versatile cutting tool used widely in agriculture and forestry for cutting woody material such as shrubs, small trees and branches. A billhook consists of a handle and a blade with a bevelled cutting edge. The blade is curved at the top end to form a hook shape. The handle is virtually always wooden.Rough pine handle with many borer holes. Commercially made (no ID) cast in socket one end, strap iron riveted other end. Cast blade.tools, hook, bill hook, churchill island, farm, iron -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Stethoscope used by Dr Lorna Lloyd-Green, pre 1997
This original bell stethoscope belonged to Dr Lorna Lloyd-Green.Stethoscope, metal with black rubber tubing and red rubber ear pieces. Rubber sections of stethoscope have significantly deteriorated. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Sphygmomanometer, Pre 1997
This Sphygnomanometer belonged to Dr Lorna Lloyd GreenSphygmomanometer, including arm cuff, rubbe tubing, rubber pressure bulb and metal pressure gauge and small black vinyl carry case.examination, blood pressure -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BENDIGO LANDSCAPE VIEW OF COTTAGES, c1850's (late) Pre 1864
Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 2 Black and white streetscape of Bendigo City from Forest Street late 1850's. The long Beehive Store can be seen. In the foreground are many cottages long since gone. A stand of trees along the ridge can be seen. Black & white photos, Forest St in foreground - dirt road picket fence.photograph, streetscape, bendigo, harry biggs collection, bendigo streetscape -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BUSINESS CARD, Pre 1891
Card containing an illustration of a little boy in a sailor suit. Above the illustration are the words: John A. Whitlam, painter and Decorator Sandhurst. Below the illustration is the phrase 'May Father Christmas banish every fear, save that of laughter from your eyes my dear' PTO.. On the back of the card John Alf Whitlam, House Painter and Paperhanger, Sign Writer and general Decorator, Mitchell St. Sandhurst. Latest designs in paperhanging's, panel decorations and dados. Your patronage respectfully solicitedpostcard, business card, john alf whitlam, mitchell st. sandhurst -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - BADGE COLLECTION: PRE 1900 MILITARY HAT BADGE, pre 1900
Object. 8th Battalion Australian infantry Regiment Castlemaine Hat Badge. Badge has number 8 in centre surrounded by wattle flowers and leaves. Top: ''8th Aust Inf Regt'' Bottom: ''CEDE Nullis" Pin holders at top and bottom edges.numismatics, badges - military, 8th battalion australian infantry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - BADGE COLLECTION: MILITARY HAT BADGE, pre 1900
Object. 8th Battalion Australian infantry Regiment Castlemaine Hat Badge. Badge has number 8 in centre surrounded by wattle flowers and leaves. Top: ''8th Aust Inf Regt'' Bottom: ''CEDE Nullis" Pin holders at top and bottom edges.numismatics, badges - military, 8th battalion australian infantry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - PRE 1900 MILITARY HAT BADGE, pre 1900
Object. 8th Battalion Australian infantry Regiment Castlemaine Hat Badge. Badge has number 8 in centre surrounded by wattle flowers and leaves. Top: ''8th Aust Inf Regt'' Bottom: ''CEDE Nullis" Pin holders at top and bottom edges.numismatics, badges - military, 8th battalion australian infantry -
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Trophy, Lilydale's ANA DAy Carnival Trophy, c pre 1920s
THe Trophy was discovered in a box of donated goods at the Druin Anglican Church Op SHop and was donated by them to the museum. A response to inquire in the local Leader newspaper established that the trophy was won by Les Pullyblack, who lived in Northcote. He would have been 18 or 19 years old when he won the trophy at Lilydale ANA Day Carnival. Les' great-nephews, Stuart, Mark and Brett went to school in Lilydale. The family had not known that Les was a swimmer as well as a runner. THe Trophy was discovered in a box of donated goods at the Druin Anglican Church Op SHop and was donated by them to the museum. A response to inquire in the local Leader newspaper established that the trophy was won by Les Pullyblack, who lived in Northcote. He would have been 18 or 19 years old when he won the trophy at Lilydale ANA Day Carnival. Les' great-nephews, Stuart, Mark and Brett went to school in Lilydale. The family had not known that Les was a swimmer as well as a runner. The Trophy was discovered in a box of donated goods at the Druin Anglican Church Op SHop and was donated by them to the museum. A response to inquire in the local Leader newspaper established that the trophy was won by Les Pullyblack, who lived in Northcote. He would have been 18 or 19 years old when he won the trophy at Lilydale ANA Day Carnival. Les' great-nephews, Stuart, Mark and Brett went to school in Lilydale. The family had not known that Les was a swimmer as well as a runner. sporting clubs, sports events, torphies, lilydale swimming club -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Koffiemolentje (coffee grinder), Art Deco Age and definitely pre 1949
A small bakelite stand-alone coffee grinder with curved metal handle and metal grinding works. 1. On the lid: Within a circle and in relief Pe-De Dienes Reform D.R.G.M.D.R.P. Above the final inscription a small metal plate carries the words: Gesmeed maalwerk loopt op kogels - (forged grinding mechanism runs on ball bearings) 2. On the main body: Another circle with, in relief, an image of a deer head with with a cross inserted between his antlers. Thereunder the brand-name Pe De. -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan), pre 1981
Promethazine hydrochloride is an anti-histamine with strong sedative effects. It is used as a sedative and to combat hay fever, allergic reactions, nausea and vomiting.Amber coloured glass ampoule with yellow band on neck and teal coloured print on glass containing 50mg in 2ml of Hermethazine [promethazine hydrochloride].Printed on glass in teal: CAUTION S4 / HERMETHAZINE / PROMETHAZINE / HYDROCHLORIDE / 50mg in 2ml / DAVID BULL / EXP APR 81hermethazine, anti-histamine, sedative, hay fever, allergies, nausea -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Airway, Pharyngeal, Lumbard's or Mayo's, pre 1941
This pharyngeal airway was captured at Tripoli, Syria in 1941 during World War II. It was a piece of equipment at the Italica Gens hospital.Metal airway device consisting of eight curved strips of metal joined together at the top and bottom by a flattened circle of metal. There is an additional metal circle joining the eight strips of metal approximately one third from the top.lumbard, mayo, pharyngeal, world war ii, italian, tripoli, second world war -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Congo Red Solution, pre 1932
Congo Red Solution was used to test the purity of Avertin before use. Avertin is a rectal anaesthetic that was used heated which could created dibromacetaldehyde and hydrobomic acid, the former being highly corrosive to rectal mucosa. Once this was known it was recommended that the solution should not be heated above body temperature and should be tested with Congo Red prior to use.Brown cardboard box with pink manufacturer's label adhered to front and text printed in black. The box contains an amber coloured bottle with blue wax seal and pink manufacturer's label with black printed text. There is also a clear glass dropper.avertin, dibromacetaldehyde, hydrobomic acid, rectal anaesthesia, rectal mucosa -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Funnel, glass, Pre 1930
A funnel, held above the patient's face, was almost the standard of giving oxygen until c.1930. It was quite useless, enriching the inhaled atmosphere by only about 3% of oxygen.Clear dimpled glass in the shape of a funnel, with red strong running through the centre, and tied to one side.oxygen, oxygen therapy, funnel, cig, commonwealth industrial gases -
St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Advertisement, G Brunning & Son St Kilda Nurseries, Pre - 1901 (original)
George Brunning was born in Suffolk, England, on 2 October 1830 and settled in St Kilda in June, 1852. He was a gardener and became part-proprietor and manager of Rule's Nursery in Richmond before establishing the first nursery of his own in 1861. Following his death on 5 June 1893, his sons continued the business. An article published in Punch in 1907 observed 'Nearly all the flowers grown in and around Melbourne, indeed, throughout Victoria, which are not native to Australia, had their origins in the nurseries of George Brunning and Sons. The statement is a large one to make, but it is literally true.'Single page black and white photocopy of advertisement from an unidentified publication for G Brunning & SonG Brunning & Son, St Kilda Nurseries, Near Melbourne, Beg to announce they have the Largest and Most Extensive Nursery Stock in the Australian Colonies. Ten acres of our ground are under cultivation with Flowers and Shrubs, upwards of two acres being covered with pot grown plants. We are the biggest Importers of new florists flowers in the Southern Hemisphere, always adding to our Stock all the Novelties as they appear in Europe. Our nurseries are particularly noted for the fine collections of roses, show, fancy and zone pelargoniums, fuchsias, picots, carnations, and other leading Plants, Shrubs, etc. In addition, we cultivate extensively the best and most popular kinds of fruit trees, of sorts suitable for private gardens, or for market purposes. Priced Catalogues are published annually in May, and will be forwarded gratis on application to G Brunning & Son, St Kilda Nurseries, Near Melbourne. Visitors to Melbourne are respectfully invited to inspect our Nurseries.g brunning and son, plant nurseries victoria, st kilda, 19th century -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
registration disc, Pre 1993
Shire issued various registration tags for animals.Brass plate issued by the Shire of Rodney as registration for an animal. Designed to be attached to a collar. Pointed at both ends to be pushed into collar.Rodney Shire No.10 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Safe, Coolgardie, pre 1945
Coolgardie safes were first used on Western Australian gold fields, approx 1890's. Soon became universally used in Australia until ice chests took over about 1940. Some stood 2 meter high by 1 meter square.Frame with hessian attached on all sides. Galvanized iron tray on top holding water which is siphoned down to keep hessian wet. Breeze passing through wet hessian cools contents on shelves inside.coolgardie safes -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Ink Stand, Pre 1950
Used in private home of Mr George Sayers, Tatura. Donated by local Anglican Priest. Unknown how he got it. Wooden stand, grooves for pens. Metal pen holder along back. Two glass ink wells with lids. On 4 legs.ink well, ink stand, george sayers