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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Harrows, C1927
Horse drawn pair of ''Lightning' tyne harrows. The tynes are fixed and each unit of the pair are linked together by a loose chain. They have been attached by chain to a length of timber which is in turn linked by chain to the horse or to a tractor.rural industry, agriculture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Clay Skip
It is understood that it was used in the pottery pit for many years.Skip for moving clay in a clay pit. It has four rail track wheels - it can be tipped to remove clay and one side opens to facilitate this.ceramics, terracotta -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Clay Crusher
Part of a larger piece of machinery used to crush clay. This part, the actual crusher, has a central axle from which radial bars to the outer surface, reinforces the crusher.ceramics, terracotta -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Scarifier, 1900- 1940
Lever tyned walking scarifier, pulled by a horse. Designed for use in market gardens and is adjustable so the distance between rows may be varied. These items were on sale between C1900 and C1940 .Its lightweight construction suggests that this exhibits a late rather than an early model. Similar to a horse hoe scuffer used in America.rural industry, agriculture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Plough, C1923
Goose necked single farrow offset orchard plough- also known as a grapevine or 'silly' plough. it is an unusual fixed handle version.rural industry, orcharding -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Saw
Used in an orchard workshop to cut metal.Belt driven power hacksaw or metal cutting saw with overhead drive shaft and a section of canvas drive belt.'Drawcut' make, on bow and 'adjust tension' etc on adjuster.trades, metalworking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Chaff Cutter, c1890
Large caste iron wheel on which two knife cutters are fitted - hand rotated - material to be cut is fed through a canter-levered wooden box - reduction gears are used to ease the effort for the person operating it. All of this is mounted on a caste iron frame. Capable of cutting 'I/2 . 1/2 Chaff'|Similar one sold by Welch, Perrin & Co P/L in 1929 for 8 pound .The 'Bentall' Chaff Cutter moulded on the reduction gear cover. 'Bentall Improved (or Patented?) Chaff Cutter 913 Heybridge, Maldon, England' - on the body and wheel.rural industry, livestock -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Lawn Mower - Hand
Simple pushable hand mower with wooden handlesQualcastdomestic items, gardening -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Lawn Mower - Motor, c1930
Given by Harold Bake and was used by him.|2007 - Seized gearbox repaired.Petrol driven motor Qualcast lawn mower (motor - Villiers Midget made in England) with a large roller.Qualcastdomestic items, gardening, machinery, engines - internal combustion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Clothes Mangle, C1820
From an item in the Nunawading Gazette on Weds ,15th Nov 1972 , this item was a gift of Mrs. Jennie Wagg and that it was given to her mother, Mrs. L.L.Bruce, when she was married 93 years ago(ie.1879). It is understood that it was purchased in 1855.Solid iron frame with three wooden rollers. Pressure is on the rollers obtained from an adjustable worm drive to a five leaf spring set(similar to a car leaf spring). Large reduction gearing from handle. Used for pressing sheets, towels, table clothes, etc.GH+G NICHOLL BANK STREET 1820domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Chaff Cutter
Item was handed to Society members in the late 1970s by Mr. Davey.Green painted metal four legged stand to which is attached a large red painted wheel with two cutting blades and a handle.A green wooden chute extends out and two large cog wheels are at the start of this. See NA1416 for comments.The 'Bentall' CPB chaff cutter.rural industry, livestock, farm machinery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Plough
Single farrow plough or spring tooth orchard harrow with wooden handles. It is minus its jointer.GU8 on wheel|33 1/2 on rear shear.rural industry, agriculture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Electric calculator
Compet CS - 1109A Black top "Sharp" electric calculator, bottom is cream. Electrical cord push buttons black with cream lettering and numbers. Sharp Compet CS - 1109Aadding machines, sharp electronics corp, book-keeping, electrical technology -
Hume City Civic Collection
Machine - Dictaphone
This dicta phone was used by the Shire of Bulla Engineering Department for the recording of letters or other information that would then be typed up by an office person.This is a cream coloured electric dicta phone in a small brown case with plastic handle and two locks. It also has a hand held microphone, a grey metal foot pedal, an electrical cord and ear phones included in the case. This item is quite heavy.Stenoretteshire of bulla, office equipment -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard motor
6 Cylinder water cooled 2 stroke 85 HP outboard motor Mercury Cream series -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard motor, 1964
6 Cylinder water cooled 2 stroke outboard motor. Mercury first of black seriesSerial No. 1518383 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard motor
Single cylinder water-cooled 2 stroke outboard motor 2 1/2 HP Seagull 40 Plusoutboard motor, seagull -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Twin Cylinder horizontally opposed water cooled 2 stroke Sherman outboard motorSherman Deluxe, Fisherman Deluxe F648-9 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard motors
5 Seagull outboard motors, 4 model 102, 3.1/2 HP; No 2 has clutch, No3 is a long shaft, No 5 is a Century model 3.1/2 HP alloy cylinder head5 Seagull outboard Motorsoutboard motors, seagull -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Twin Cylinder water cooled 2 stroke Johnson outboard motor, enclosed powerhead 3HP approx13D178 Johnson Sea Horse -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Single cylinder air cooled 2 stroke outboard motor, small and lightweight, probably multi use powerheadSeaborn Systems Inc -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Featured variable pitch propeller for reverse, exposed gear driven magneto, steering via a rudder.Single cylinder water cooled 2 stroke Waterboy outboard motor. outboard motor, waterboy -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Twin cylinder horizontally opposed water cooled 2 stroke outboard motorVerity outboard motors. AV Sale -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Winch
Known as a crab winch [or winch crab]. Hand operated, dual ratio, used for a multitude of applications; lifting, pulling marine items etc.Drysdale and Fraser, Melbourne -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Twin cylinder horizontally opposed water cooled 2 stroke outboard motor including shipping crateBritish Motor Boat manufacturing Co. -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Twin cylinder horizontally opposed water cooled 2 stroke outboard motor. -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Twin cylinder water cooled 2 stroke Mercury 9.8 HP outboard motor brown band modelSerial No 9432170 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Twin cylinder water cooled 2 stroke Mercury outboard motor 25 HP. Features twist grip combination throttle/gearshift.Serial No 1495870 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Twin Cylinder water cooled 2 stroke Johnson outboard motor 18 HP 1955-65Johnson Sea Horse 18HP -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Twin cylinder water cooled 2 stroke McCulloch outboard motor 7.5 HPModel A2DB Serial No 1534