This instrument was used by Dr Fritz Duras (1896-1965), who moved to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras was forced to leave Germany, and came to Australia to take up a post as director of physical education at Melbourne University. This instrument was part of a collection of instruments given to his son-in-law, Dr Michael Kloss, who was an obstetrician. Dr Kloss subsequently had it engraved and used it in his own practice, before donating the item to the College. Metal instrument used for cervical sutures. Instrument consists of a handle and shaft. The end of the shaft is curved so as the tip of the instrument is almost perpendicular to the handle. The end of the shaft is in the shape of a loop to allow for sutures to be passed through it. The handle of the instrument is engraved with the word 'KLOSS', and the words 'MAW/LONDON'.'KLOSS' 'MAW/LONDON'obstetrics

This badge belonged to F.J. Browne and would have been worn during World War I. Hermes (Mercury) was the messenger of the gods and known for carrying a staff known as the Caduceus. The caduceus included two snakes topped off with a set of wings. Caduceus is from the Greek root meaning “herald’s wand”.Francis James Browne died in Sydney 1963. He had a long career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Summary of appointments include: General Practice in Wales, Maternity Department of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1st director of obstetric unit, University College Hospital London. Retired and continued postgraduate teaching in London and NSW. Married to Grace Cuthbert, who was director of Maternal and Baby Welfare in NSW. Collection of objects transferred from the Archives to the Museum collection found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers.Brass badge depicting a crown mounted on top of a caduceus (image of two snakes wrapped around a staff topped by wings). Clip attached to back of badge is inscribed 'FIRMIN LONDON'.numismatics, browne fj, world war i

.1 - Photocopy of a newspaper clipping titled "From London Buses to Melbourne Trams" with photographs from The Age 12/10/1951 featuring new conductors taking up duty after two weeks of training - 37 Englishmen. Features: Edward Sallows, Mick Segal. Ted (Edward) Thorpe and Jim Turner. .2 - Enlarged print of Edward Sallows with conductors bag open, doing a journal - number 3454 .3 - ditto of Edward Thorpe at a Bundy clock - number 3464. Has on the rear in ink Cnr of Whitehorse and Glenferrie Road.See rear of photostrams, tramways, conductors, immigration, training, bundy clock, conductors bag

A wooden shield shaped board incorporating one large central aluminium shield naming the contest, with an Australian crest at the top and including a pictures of a cow at the bottom. Surrounmding the large shield are 12 small aluminium plaques.THE LONDON AUSTRALAIAN DAIRY PRODUCE IMPORTERS' ASSOCIATION EXPORT BUTTER CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE SHIELD WON BY COBDEN DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE PIONEER CHEESE & BUTTER FACTY. CO. LTD. VICTORIA. SEASON 1930-31 AVERAGE GRADE 94 - 11 POINTS

Officer peak cap - Black felt cap with red edge trim and red wool felt hat band and black leather chin strap. Secured by gilt Australian Military Forces metal buttons. Inside of cap lined with red coloured silk and plastic. Sweatband - light brown leather. Makers label and size label.Makers label in gold print - "BY APPOINTMENT/ J.COMPTON SONS & WEBB/LTD/LONDON Size label in black print 'J. COMPTON SON & WEBB LTD LONDON/ 6 7/8"unifomr, military

Rectangular open box with doweled edges. Measuring instruments are visible inside, as well as a pendulum that still moves. Two metal knobs located on the outside of the box. ‘The/WILLIAMS TRIMOMETER/ No 57/MANUFACTURED BY HENRY BROWNE & SON LTD/BARKING & LONDON’

Series of postcards, featuring Australian Troops who participated in the Victory Parade through London after WW1 on 3rd May, 1919.1. Troops marching past Australia House in London. Spectators lining the route. 2. Column of mounted troops and horse drawn artillery. Large monument in right background. Spectators lining the route. 3. Troops in uniform with arms shouldered marching along road. Spectators lining the route. 4. Troops in uniform with arms shouldered, marching along the road. Man in uniform on right is taking the salute. Uniformed police officer on right. 5. Troops in uniform with arms shouldered marching along road. Man in uniform on bottom right hand side taking the salute. Battle honours of troops attached to building in background. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, london, ww1, victory parade, australian troops

Women's magazines developed rapidly through the 1800's reflecting marketing and social changes. Publications evolved from being journals aimed at the middle class to cheaper, chattier more domestic magazines more widely available. Alice Letitia Swan was the daughter of Edward Swan (tinsmith and plumber at Orbost) and Emma Dinah Jefferson. Alice married Herman Oswald (Ossie) Wehner (blacksmith, Orbost) on 4-4-1923. She was born in 1899 in Omeo and died 14-6-1979, aged 80 in Orbost.(info. from John Phillips)These are early 20th century examples of English women's magazines. They give practical advice on needlework and they evidence the widespread interest in contemporary fashion. In doing so they show what were the fashionable, but broadly affordable, women's and children's clothing styles of their day. These magazines also reflect women's interests in fiction at that time.Two magazines, titled The Lady's Companion. 2424.1 was printed on 21.1.1911 and cost one penny. 2424.2 is dated 25.11.1916 and is titled Leach's Lady's Companion and has a pink cover. Both contain illustrations of the current fashions, interesting facts and selected fiction. 2424.2 : on back in red pen - Miss Alice Swan Nicholson St Orbostwomen's-magazines lady's-companion swan-alice

This newsletter was received as one item of 5 linked to and formerly the property of a member of the Lightkeepers of the Mission to Seamen,Vancouver, Canada circa 1940 - 1950s. See Donor file for details. This Newsletter is of particular interest as the leading article references the financial difficulties of Missions to Seamen around the world in the post world War 2 era. 8 page A 5 size Newsletter (pp 17-31 Cumulative issue) - Vol XXXVIII commercially printed with graphic masthead featuring ships. Features brief articles on International Missions to Seamen. Back page titled 'Our Lightkeepers'Page' features The Senior Lightkeepers' Guild of Vancouver. Illustrated thoughout with photographs.nora o'connor, edward o'connor, vancouver, canada, british columbia, lightkeepers' auxiliary, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, overseas missions

This school text book has been used at the Wangoom State School in the late 19th century by Henrietta Giles. The Wangoom school was established in 1865 as the Wangoom Common School No. 645 and later became the Wangoom State School. It is now closed. Henrietta Giles was a member of the Giles family that lived on the Allansford Road.This book is of interest as an example of the school texts used by children in Victoria late in the 19th century. It contains the history of Britain in Tudor and Stewart times and has no Australian content. The book is also of interest as it was used by Henrietta Giles, a member of the family that settled early in the Warrnambool district. This is a hard cover book of 331 pages plus some supplementary material at the end. The cover (once blue?) is much stained and torn and the embossed black lettering and British Coat of Arms on the front cover and the spine are now almost indecipherable. Part of the back cover and the bottom edges of some pages have been eaten away. The inscription is handwritten in red ink. The text contains many illustrations, some of which have been hand-coloured. The first two or three pages are missing.‘Henrietta Giles, Wangoom S.S. No. 645, 22/7/91’henrietta giles, wangoom state school

This book bears the names of Linda Mathieson and Nullawarre State School. The Mathieson families were early settlers in the Warrnambool area at Woodford and Purnim and later in the Nullawarre district. Nullawarre State School was opened in 1875 with members of the Mathieson family being foundation pupils. It still operates today.This book is of interest because of its connection to the Mathieson families of Nullawarre and to Nullawarre State School.This is a hard cover book of 92 pages. It contains many short articles, over 80 illustrations and advertisements at the back of the book for other books published by T. Nelson and Sons. Some of the illustrations have been hand-coloured. The cover is buff-coloured with ornamental patterns and an image of a family watching a slide show outlined in dark red. The lettering on the cover and spine is in black, red and brown tonings. The inscription is handwritten in black ink. ‘Nullawarre S.S. Linda Mathieson, 14.4.23’. linda mathieson, nullawarre state school

Pay book of CPL L. P. WARREN, Reg'n No. 615 Enlisted 18.8.1914 60th Battalion - AAVC 17.5.1917Small book, cotton cloth cover in brown colour with black print on cover. Rising Sun Insignia in centre. 19 pages.Paybook No. 146893. Surname WARREN Christian Names L.P. Reg'n No. 615 Unit AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE SOLDIERS PAY BOOK.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, aif, paybook

Refer to Cat 4575P for details.This card is made in two pieces. The outer is made of cardboard. The inner is made of stout paper. They are folded in the centre. The two pieces are bound on the fold with a piece of light green ribbon. In the outer card is a cutout in the shape of the Indian sub continent. This opening reveals a print of the Taj Mahal.Inside the card are the word: - "To Dorrie, with the best of Good Wishes for Christmas and the coming year. Love from Doug 1940"christmas, ww2, india

This has a timber handle, the top is made of a brass 3 sided flat surface.This has "range in yards" marked on all 3 sides. It has a fixed glass attached to the side with an adjustable glass slide for accuracy. This also comes with complete with original wooden box with instuctions.Range Finder Cotton Type MK2, E.R Watts & Son.London No 642 engraved on front.

Arithmetic text book from 1939, property of Trevor Partington.Hardcover, 504 p.T. Partington Form 3b E. H. E. S. school textbook, partington family

High Significance. A Unit flag proclaiming to anyone approaching RHQ's location that this is the 4th Light Horse. Anyone who was famliar with the Colour Patch system of the Australian Imperial Force, would know from observing the flag that this unit is the 4th Light Horse Regt.4th Light Horse Regiment , "Two Blues" Flag, diagonally divided from upper left to lower right corner, light blue top, dark blue lower. 200 x 90 mm gold rising sun badge in centre. Rising Sun is likely to have been hand embroidered.. A wooden securing toggle is attached to the flag. Not anyflag, 4th light horse

This camera was made for the mobile photographer and the camera manufacturer Kodak was at the peak of production. Mr. George Eastman, the company's founder, who invented roll film, which could withstand the outdoor activities and therefor replaced photographic plates. In 1900, the Box Brownie camera was first released Kodak's motto was' "You push the button, we do the rest," The film used in this camera was Kodak Verichrome 620 introduced in 1936 and only went out of production 2009. This camera was a vintage 1970s one. Between 1963 and 1970 the company sold 50 million of this type of camera. The production of smaller and more user friendly digital cameras, mainly from Japan finally nailed the coffin lid on the Kodak Company. Ironically, one of Kodak's engineers called Steve Sasson, devised a camera that could save images using electronic circuits. The images were transferred onto a tape cassette and were viewable by attaching the camera to a TV screen, however Kodak tried to maintain its photographic film products beyond its "use by date". In1975 Kodak becomes the first company to make a digital camera, however the Japanese manufacturers could make smaller and more compact cameras ending Kodak's monopoly and eventual demise.This particular "box brownie" was used by Margaret Shefford, nee Turner, who with her husband retired, in the 1980s, to Mount Beauty. The camera was purchased in the 197's and used on their cruise to England. The significance of this item is that at the time of its introduction to Mount Beauty the camera was a "state of the art", for general public, camera introduced by an ever increasing influx of retirees. This identifies the Kiewa Valley not only as an attraction for sightseers and overseas tourists but also retirees. The social implications of this trend will continue to provide a broader requirement for medical and other facilities geared up to the requirements of an aging population. As a lot of cities in Australia have increasing levels of violence (mainly drug related) rural "retreats" are becoming more sought after by sections of "the gentle populous"This is a black metal rectangular camera, rounded on the ends and has silver colored fittings(stainless steel) and a small leather handle on hinges the left side (facing the lens). The folding lens and shutter component fold out from the main compartment. Two metal arms swing out and hold the lens and collapsible lens body to the required length. When not in use this collapsible (folding) lens extension is fastened to the main body structure providing security and preventing damage to the folding material. The camera has a collapsible eye piece or view finder at the top end. The right hand bottom end has a cylindrical film wider (polished steel). Inside there are two cylindrical cavities, one holding the roll of unexposed film and the other (winder) end a cylinder onto which the unexposed film is wound through for each picture frame. There is a locking mechanism to hold the folding lens structure to the main box structure. See KVHS 0419B for its carrying caseNo external makings but when the lens is folded out it exposes manufacturing information on metal base around the lens " Kodette II B I shutter"(B= Bulb and I= Instant), underneath this, in larger print, is "'FOLDING 'BROWNIE' SIX - 20" below the lens and in smaller print, "made in Great Britain" and underneath this "by KODAK ltd"kodak kodette ii, folding brownie camera, photography, hobby personal item, tourist gadgets.

These measures were used for establishing standards and testing of Imperial Liquids and were used in the 19th & 20th centuriesused by commerce and retailing to establish standards.Set of seven standard imperial liquid measures,made of brass,in a wooden box, comprising 1/2 Gill, 1/2 Gallon, 1 Gill,1/2 Pint, 1 Pint & 1 Gill.Each piece stamped with measures. weights and measures, potter j d london united kingdom

Mary Egan who died on April 4th, 1981, spent 23 years as a greatly-respected lecturer in English curriculum at the Ballarat Teachers College, State College of Victoria and Ballarat College of Advanced Education. 63 page teacher's book with yellow and black cover.Book Plate, M.Egan signed on front covermary egan, ballarat teachers college, state college of victoria, ballarat college of advanced education, education department victoria, h.d. bradbury, university of london press, c. tinling

This pair of wine coasters were gifted by the Faculty of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Surgeons of England to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first meeting of the FARACS in 1952. The hallmarks engraved on the silver verify the maker and date.A pair of sterling silver wine coasters with a turned wood base.Engraved on both objects; PRESENTED BY / THE FACULTY OF ANAESTHETISTS R.C.S. ENG. / 1952-1977 [hallmark] LGS / character of lion / mark of leopards head / cursive script C / mark of Queen Victoriafaracs, royal college of surgeons of england, rcs, l.g.s. london

Camera was used during 1943-1944 by Vern Roberts, RAAF 24 Squadron.Camera used by Vern Roberts, RAAF 24 Squadron during 1943-1944.Soho Myna Model SK12a17

Alma Quon played the drums/piano in the all-girl band the Joy Belles and was its major instigator and leader. It is believed that the band played contemporary western popular music, possibly a jazz/swing style. It was basically a dance band and they played at many Young Chinese League functions. This drum is believed to have been used during the 1950s.This drum is significant for its links to the all-girl band 'Alma Quon & the Joy Belle', a girl band during the 1950s and the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Drum with mother of pearl laminex shell, stainless steel fittings and skin membrane.Painted on one side "Alma Quon & The Joy Belles" and on the other "Alma Quon".young chinese league, alma quon, girl bands, drums, music

"In Memorium" consists of 131 smaller poems of varying length. The stanzas are isometric with the rhyme scheme ABBA, a form that has become known as the "In Memorium Stanza". Tennyson wrote this book after he learned that his beloved friend Arthur Henry Hallum had died suddenly and unexpectedly of fever at 22. It was written over the course of 17 years (1833-1849).Front: In Memorium (gold with gold leaf) / Tennyson Also on spine.tennyson, poetry