An agricultural tool used by loggers, or farmers, the log splitting wedge has been used for thousands of years and was originally made from stone. They were either driven straight into the wood or into a previously made incision with the blade parallel to the grain. Using a sledgehammer or other tool hammered onto the flat end, the wedge is forced deeper into the log until the force splits the timber.blacksmith made; hand-hammered relief groove. Well used - top mushroomed out. timber splitting, blacksmith made, churchill island heritage farm, olinda, shady creek, wilfred dungan collection, wedge

An agricultural tool used by loggers, or farmers, the log splitting wedge has been used for thousands of years and was originally made from stone. They were either driven straight into the wood or into a previously made incision with the blade parallel to the grain. Using a sledgehammer or other tool hammered onto the flat end, the wedge is forced deeper into the log until the force splits the timber.one of three wedges cut from one piece of steel. No relief grooves.timber splitting, churchill island heritage farm, olinda, shady creek, blacksmith made, wilfred dungan collection, wedge

An agricultural tool used by loggers, or farmers, the log splitting wedge has been used for thousands of years and was originally made from stone. They were either driven straight into the wood or into a previously made incision with the blade parallel to the grain. Using a sledgehammer or other tool hammered onto the flat end, the wedge is forced deeper into the log until the force splits the timber.One of three wedges cut from one piece of steel. Blacksmith made.churchill island, wedge, wood splitting

An agricultural tool used by loggers, or farmers, the log splitting wedge has been used for thousands of years and was originally made from stone. They were either driven straight into the wood or into a previously made incision with the blade parallel to the grain. Using a sledgehammer or other tool hammered onto the flat end, the wedge is forced deeper into the log until the force splits the timber.one of three wedges cut from the same piece of steel. No relief groovestimber splitting, churchill island heritage farm, olinda, shady creek, wedge

Used for clearing land in conjunction with wood cutting/splitting tools previously donated by Wilfred Dungan.The manufacturers claimed that the Wallaby jack could "assist with grubbing, root running, log rolling, lifting stone, pulling fences, raising waggon trucks or implements etc.". Benjamin and William Trewhella established a foundry in Trentham in 1888 which became the largest manufacturer of grubbers and jacks for industrial use in Australia and also supplied overseas markets. Trewhella Wallaby Jack: combination of commercially manufactured body and blacksmith made handleWALLABY TREWHELLA BROS PTY LTD TRENTHAM AUSTRALIAtrentham, trewhella brothers, blacksmith made, olinda, shady creek, timber work

Also known as Dutch Oven, a camp oven is traditionally made from cured cast iron. Hung by a length of wire affixed to the side handles, they are suspended over an open fire or placed directly into the coals. The latter was more popular in Australia, and camp ovens were extensively used due to its versatility and ability to easily cook most types of food.3 legged round camp oven with lid and 2 side handles. Pitted with rust.camp oven, churchill island heritage farm, bush cooking

Also known as Dutch Oven, a camp oven is traditionally made from cured cast iron. Hung by a length of wire affixed to the side handles, they are suspended over an open fire or placed directly into the coals. The latter was more popular in Australia, and camp ovens were extensively used due to its versatility and ability to easily cook most types of food.oval shaped camp oven with swinging handle on body. Lid with D handle on top. Lip handle on one side of rim. Surface rust. Corrosion on edge of lid.CLARKE AND CO. With name there is a diamond cartouche with a tower and drawbridge and flag on top, "I" and "J" either side of tower. 4G under (four gallons)

A fern hook is an agricultural tool used for slashing or reaping crops which are then gathered in sheaves and bundled together. Primarily used for penetrating and cutting through larger and heavier foliage, this example has a bored hole, probably used for attaching a longer wooden handle.fern hook with surface rust, but made from good steel. No handle."PARKER CAST" image of feet in first ballet position, with No 6 under left foot. "1281"parker tools, fern hook, agriculture, churchill island heritage farm

A scythe is an agricultural hand tool that cuts grass and is used by making large sweeping motions through the crop. Eventually replaced by horse-drawn or motorised machinery, they are occasionally still used as they are inexpensive and efficient. There are different types of scythes with larger or smaller blades. This particular scythe has a bored hole in the handle, probably for affixing a long wooden handle. Made by Trojans and Sons, a Melbourne based company that made a wide range of gardening and agricultural tools, this scythe formed an integral part of farming on Churchill Island. scythe with surface rust, no handle, good steel, rough welds on socket, hole for mounting handle (e.g. with screw)TROJAN/264scythe, hand tools, agriculture, churchill island heritage farm

This mallet has a cylindrical head and would have been used to guide chisels for woodworking. The hammer end has a larger surface area than oblong mallets and gives greater control with less force. Wooden mallets don’t damage the metal head of the chisel as would an iron hammer. Wooden mallets would also be used to knock timber furniture together without damage.Wooden mallet with turned grooves around head - 2 double and 1 single. Oak handle. Head has cream paint remnants both sides.mallet, hand tools, wooden tools, churchill island

This hand drill was colloquially called an ‘egg beater drill’ due to its method of operation, and was aesthetically similar in appearance to the ‘breast drill’, with the former having a rounded handle instead of a concave bracing surface. Originally designed for drilling into metal, its gears allowed for higher rotation speeds and finer accuracy. This drill was probably manufactured in the 1960s by German company BECON. Distributed in Australia by Beck & Coram, it was widely used and easily accessible.Hand drill with red wheel, dark red paint remnants on handleBECON D129hand drill, hand tools, wood working tools, churchill island

Hand shears - also called blade shears - were used to shear sheep prior to the introduction of machine shears and are still used today where no power machinery is available. Hand shears consist of two blades with a hinge at the end furthest from the point. The cutting edges pass each other as the shearer squeezes them together and shears the wool close to the animal's skin. In 1892 Jack Howe an Australian shearer sheared 321 sheep in one day using hand shears. This record has never been broken. hand shears with single spring, surface rust, unused, unsharpenedhand shears, sheep shearing, churchill island heritage farm

Made and imported by Swedish company, Husqvarna, this machine was used to mince larger pieces of meat. The grinder was clamped securely to a table, and meat was then fed into the machine through the funnel at the top. The wooden crank handle was turned, moving the spiral grinding mechanism, and pushing the meat through the sieve-like fitting at the end. While hand mincers were ubiquitous in the late nineteenth and early twentieth-century kitchens, and was responsible for reducing food waste and promoting frugal ideals, the Husqvarna brand sold over 12 million worldwide.Hand operated mincing machine, larger than usual, with multi small holed attachment in place. Tin plating worn off top edge of bell. Plan wooden handle. Stamped with name, number, etc.HUSQVARNA 10 one side; also on attachment holder. RELIANCE/MADE IN SWEDEN + five pointed star on other side. "H" stamped on crank inside.husqvarna, mincer, hand, kitchen tool

Belonged to Churchill Island Heritage Farm volunteer Jeff Cole's Aunt May Hart, a very stylish woman of the 1920s, keen on horse racing.One pair dark brown rabbit skin (?) gloves. Scalloped, overlocked edge. Three "S" shaped stitching decorations with small punched holes along thumb side of stitching on each gloveCAPE LAMB (?)/ MURRAY GLOVES/6 1/2/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA stamped inside left glove. $15 hand written inside left glove. "721" stamped inside left glove. "20"stamped inside right glove.gloves, fashion, ladies gloves, churchill island heritage farm, may hart

Belonged to CIHF volunteer Jeff Cole's aunt May Hart, a very stylish woman of the 1920s, keen on horse racingOne pair tan ladies pigskin gloves. Three lines of stitched decoration on back of both glovesgloves, ladies gloves, pigskin gloves, fashion, churchill island heritage farm

The Lady Nelson was the first decked ship to enter Western Port at the beginning of 1801, captained by Lt James Grant, who named Churchill Island after a man in Dawlish, Devon who gave him a quantity of a variety of seeds, including wheat, which he sowed on CI. Lady Nelson returned at the end of the year under the command of Murray, who reported that most of the seeds had grown. He harvested the wheat to feed to the swans they had on board for fresh meat. Friends of Churchill Island Society commissioned the building of the model ship from David Lumsden, who built it for FOCIS for the cost of materials.See historical information for the significance of the Lady Nelson to Churchill Island.1:24 scale model of the Lady Nelson (c.1801) made from cardboard, wood, cord, string, wool. Carvill Hull black ochre-yellow colour, brown timbers. Masts fawn with black trim and fittings. Lifeboat hull clinker built black and white. White inside, brown floor. Brown oars x 4. Tied onto Lady Nelson deck. LN flags: jack on stern gaff yard, and Royal Naval pennant on peak of rear mast."LADY NELSON" on stern white lettering on black.

The Lady Nelson was the first decked ship to enter Western Port in 1801 under the command of Lt James Grant. She returned later in the year under the command of Murray. She carried a gig and a smaller tender, of which this is a model.The model ship and tender are as exact replications of the actual ship and boats as is possible to obtain through research, basic hull plans available and interpretation by the model builder.Model Lady Nelson ship modeltender - smaller life boat. Wood, cardboard. Three bench seats and stern seating. Clinker built. 3 sets rowlocks, no oars.lady nelson, model boat, david lumsden, churchill island, western port, port phillip bay

Sarah and John Rogers were the second European inhabitants on Churchill Island with, and after the Pickersgills. Sarah laid out a garden and collected shells and shell grit to surface the garden paths. Possibly these are some of the shells she collected.A variety of old and weathered shells stored in jar with label: "Original shells collected for paths by Sarah Rogers"."Original shells collected for paths by Sarah Rogers"shells, garden paths, sarah rogers, john rogers, churchill island

Possibly found on one of the several 'tip sites' on Churchill Islandbroken base of black glass bottle, heavy glass.black glass, bottle, churchill island, rubbish tip

Stamp made for stamping stationery 1982 Churchill Islandwood based metal stamp "CHURCHILL ISLAND DEVELOPMENT 1982"stamp, churchill island, churchill island development, 1982

The ice chest kept food cold prior to kerosene and later domestic electric refrigeration. A large block of ice was delivered twice weekly wrapped in hessian and carried on the shoulder of the ice man. The block was placed in the top of the chest and food on the shelves below. Melting ice was drained into a tray at the bottom. The chest was lined with galvanised iron or more expensive porcelain. The ice chest might be insulated with cork or other materials. An effective method of keeping food for a household situated near iceworks.wooden two door. Ice chest compartment door opens; bottom section nailed shut, unopenable. On Casters. Water tray missing. Ice compartment contains drain tray. Hole in base under ice tray. Pipe to drip tray (not visible). Cast hinges crystallisingFoys Melbice chest, early refrigeration, churchill island heritage farm

Found on Churchill Island. Possibly used for dairy drainage?Section of terracotta pipe broken at both ends.terracotta pipe, drainage, churchill island heritage farm

Found on Churchill Island. Possibly used for dairy drainage?section of terracotta pipe, probably used for drainage.terracotta clay, drainage, churchill island heritage farm

This commemorative plate was given to schoolchildren at the time of the coronation in 1911.Commemorative ceramic side plate with painted busts of George V and Mary Teck. for the coronation of George V 1911. "Crowned June 22nd 1911" "King George V Crowned June 22nd 1911 Queen Mary" "Long May They Reign"churchill island, coronation, commemoration, king george

This commemorative cup was given to school children for the coronation of King George V and Mary Teck in 1911Commemorative ceramic cup with painted busts of George V and Mary Teck. for the coronation of George V. Three portraits and a coat of arms cover each quarter of the cup"1911"churchill island, commemorative, british royal family, king george