Stick mercury barometer, named after Admiral Robert Fitzroy of the Royal Navy (1805 - 1865) for his detailed instructions on interpreting the weather that are included with the instrument. Fitzroy was the captain of the Beagle, a weather forecaster to Charles Darwin and the second Governor of New Zealand. He developed many different types of barometers and was the first person to introduce the science of weather forecasting to the British Isles. A local manufacturer of scientific instruments, Thomas Gaunt, produced the barometer and it was adapted for the southern hemisphere by Robert Ellery, the State Astronomer based at the Melbourne Observatory. Described as "Gaunt's Fitzroy Barometers" in the original sale catalogue, it was priced from 25/- to ₤9.9s. [See Miller, M., Gaunt’s Time, 2014]. Thomas Gaunt's business was originally located at 14 Bourke Street East from 1858. In 1869-1870 he moved to new premises in the Royal Arcade, Collins Street. Gaunt's business became an institution in Victorian Melbourne and Gaunt its leading clock maker. PROVENANCE According to official minutes the barometer was purchased by the Melbourne Athenaeum in 1874. In particular, at the March meeting of the General Committee the House Subcommittee was instructed to "obtain a Fitzroy or other reliable barometer" to be "fixed in the Reading Room". The 1874 Annual Report records the purchase at ₤3.10.0. The barometer is historically significant as an example of the work of Melbourne’s leading scientific instrument maker, Thomas Gaunt. The barometer has social significance as an example of the type of accoutrements provided by the committee of the Melbourne Athenaeum for the comfort of its members. Further social significance lies in the fact that Robert Ellery, the Government Astronomer, who designed the local version of the barometer, has a direct connection with the Athenaeum being a subscription member and committee member of the Athenaeum during the 1870s. There are also records of a T Gaunt as a subscription member of the Athenaeum during the 1870s and 1880s which may be Thomas Gaunt, however, this is yet to be verified. Stick mercury barometer known as the Admiral Fitzroy Barometer. It comprises an oblong wooden case with glass front panel, ornate pediment, barometer with bulb cistern (empty of fluid),printed instructions for interpreting information given by the gauge affixed to left and right face of instrument. Includes a thermometer. The barometer appears to be intact except for the turning knobs which are missing and the mercury in the tube which is not present. Whether the instrument could be restored to working order is unknown. Front right panel, metal plaque: "Thos Gaunt, Barometer Maker, Royal Arcade, Melbourne"melbourne athenaeum, barometer, thermometer, admiral fitzroy, thomas gaunt of melbourne, robert ellery

Decorative item/sign used with velcro "loop" surfaces or patches to stick to surfaces. Likely used for advertising the Public Transport Corporation.Signage belong to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).The logo of the Public Transport Corporation (PTC) with the letters of its abbreviation molded in plastic. The PTC logo and the letters "P," "T," and "C" have 2, 3, 3, and 4 Velcro "hook" patches, respectively.signs, public transport corporation, public transport

This photo is of the road approaching Delley's Bridge. It shows methods of transport and the access route to Halls Gap in the late 19th Century.A man with a walking stick walking away from the camera on a rutted dirt road through trees and bush. Another man is approaching from the opposite direction on horseback.access routes, roads

A hand - carved walking stick with a diamond shape at the top. It has a snake down one side and a crocodile down the other. There are four carved faces around the top.walking-stick carving ethnographic

Rouse Improved Standard Job Stick, used by a typesetter to assemble one line or segment of type. Made by H.B.Rouse & Co. Chaicgo USA, S/N 18227.S/N 18227, H.B.Rouse & Co. Chaicgo USAflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

postcard: Duke of York at Balmoral Castle, image shows duke dressed in kilt with walking stick. On rear: Tuck's Post Card, carte postale, postcard 3716royalty, duke of york

Brown leather men's toiletries set contains 2 oval bristle brushes with tortoise shell backs and one bakelite shaving stick cylinder with screw top.personal effects, hairdressing, grooming

Geelong Centenary Souvenir pennant. Blue background with yellow graphics, text and border. Attached to a short stick with a blue fabric cord as hanger. Graphic of the ship Edina.GEELONG / Centenary / Souvenir / October / 1938 / 8th to 31st.geelong centenary, 1938, edina, mortony pennants

WW11Army slouch hat, Puggaree with colour patch, Hat badge Australian Commonwealth millitary Forces attatched with match stick, side held up with a safety pin

Cream yearbook with a green circle in the middle of the left edge with seven black arrows sticking out of it. In the bottom right corner is green writing reading GERONIMO '73GERONIMO '73

These ivory sticks were used as decorative items to secure hair buns. They were owned by Alice Dinsmore nee Reardon who was born in 1860 in Castlemaine, Victoria and died 18 May 1936 in Albury, New South Wales. She married George Wesley Wadeson Dinsmore. Alice and George Dinsmore were grandparents of Mrs Jean Raper who donated these sticks and many assorted items of jewellery to the Wodonga & District Historical Society.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.2 small ivory sticks used for hair decorations. One has a brass cap on one end. The other stick has a notched shape on one end.fashion accessory, hair decorations, women's fashion

Other number 03672.1Colour photograph of Racquetball team Stick Insects winners of recent competition Brett Patterson, Rowan Hubbard, Jayson MacKay, Terri Gallus Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, racquetball

The minutes of each meeting of the Board of Management of the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution, the Victorian School for Deaf Children and Deaf Children Australia has been retained from 1862 to 2010.The minutes of the meetings provide an insight into the day to day running of the School, from Wages and Salaries, student issues to broader educational topics, building works and finances.Green fabric and tan leather bound book containing handwritten minutes of the monthly meeting of the Committee of Management of the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution from 1946-1957Spine: "MINUTE BOOK" in gold lettering on red background. "13" handwritten in ink (barely visible) Front: "MARCH 1946" Stick on labeldeaf children australia, victorian deaf & dumb institution, deaf education, minutes of meeting

Computer controlled digital plotter, A3 paper size with 6 pens of various colours. Beige plastic case with clear tinted hinged cover over pen compartment.Makers name "digital" on front panel. Stick on label on back panel with cautions and warnings. Also Model LVP16, SN: HY 01106.computers, drafting, digital

This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr. Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scotts Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had 4 daughters – Francis (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved From Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga. The hallmark on this item identifies it as being produced by James Dixon and Sons of Sheffield, England. Their first corporate mark of the trumpet (bugle) and banner was granted in 1879, and the second with the name was added in 1890 and used until 1920, therefore helping to establish provenance of this set. The mark JD&S was used from c. 1920. The abbreviation EPBM in the hallmark denotes "electroplated Britannia metal". Britannia metal was generally used as an alternative to electroplated nickel silver.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also an excellent example of Britannia ware of the early 20th century.A pair of Britannia metal chamber sticks with a base representing the shape of a thistle and its leaves. Underneath each stick, Beneath the symbol of a bugle and banner, surrounded by shields "J D & S"/E P B M/ 8207"domestic items, britannia metal

When this winter appeal badge was produced the Australian economy was in recession (financial down turn) and the ability of some of the unemployed sectors of the community required but could not purchase warm clothes. The Australian recessions of 1945 and 1961 left their mark on the economy and accounted for a long and slow recovery in the 1960's and 1970's. The Red Cross was one of a few benevolent agencies/organisations that provided those more affluent in society to donate money to these types of appeals for financial donations. the money collected was used in obtaining warm close for those in need.In the Kiewa Valley the lingering recessional consequences (high interest rates, slowdown in Australian manufacturing) had an effect upon those whose produce was consumed by large towns and cities. The manufacturing industries including textile and clothing industries were feeling the start of the invasion of cheaper imports. Unemployment was beginning to be an ongoing major political and social issue. The need for support for the financial strapped city and country towns was on the increase and this Red Cross Badge (Winter Appeal) was one of several appeals to help those financially disenfranchised families to overcome the severe clothing shortages in both country and city environments.This badge has an enamel front with red and blue lettering and the circumference is marked to represent a 'life ring, life buoy, life belt' which has all of the red lettering with in its boundary. The fastening mechanism is a "stick" pin made from mild steel (fashioned as a semi circular spring contained within the back rim of the badge. The "stick" protrudes beyond the badge allowing it to be fastened onto clothing.At the top of the badge and in red print "RED CROSS" and at the bottom "WINTER APPEAL" with a"1/-" (one shilling coin - modern equivalent to 10 cents). In the middle of the badge is printed a red cross and above that "HELP"societies, red cross appeals, apparel badges, numismatics badges

Kurt Winker was born in Germany in 1902 and was a survivor of the "Arandora Star". He was sent to Australia on the "Dunera" where he was interned at Tatura 1940-1945.Young blond boy in the centre of picture with a stick in his right hand. He is wearing an olive green jumper with a green shirt underneath, cream coloured trousers and a wide brimmed hat. A black and white dog is beside him looking at the stick. They are standing on a path with fencing behind them leading up to a green tree covered hill. Green grass at the boys feet and light blue sky.Kurwin, 1944boy, dog, tatura, kurwin, kurt winkler

Black and white laminated laser copy. Joshua Black is sitting in a cane chair-holding walking stick. Wearing a one button coat. Card on front - Joshua Black.Front: W.L. Blac, photo, Portland. No. Copies may be had by sending number.joshua black, portland

Jessie the horse was handmade by Geoffrey Borrack, a Ziebell family decendantDisplay board with model of 'Jessie' the workhorse's head sticking through square stable window. Model is wearing original head harness. Board describes the role of workhorses on the farm.As per photosigns, information, workhorses, jessie, board, paper mache, harness

Grey and white cats purchased in Norway. Brown and white cats purchased in Melbourne.Pair of porcelain small grey and white cats with blue pairs. Pair of porcelain brown and white cats with musical instruments. One with a violin (broken stick), one with a book.china, ornaments, cats

Part of the collection of "William Anthony THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service details. Purple flag on round wooden stick. Image on the flag in gold. Has letter "T" with a Crown on top overlaid with a Banner and an image of a Rat. Image on one side only.On banner "The Rats of Tobruk Association".tobruk, association, william anthony theodore dsm, ww2

This swagger stick belonged to Private Ernest LUCAS who served with the Royal Defence Corps between 17/6/1907 and 18/5/1919 including the 6th Battalion Middlesex Regiment In the British Army before World War I, swagger sticks were carried by all other ranks when off duty as part of their walking out uniform. The stick took the form of a short cane of polished wood, with an ornamented metal head of regimental pattern. The usual custom was for the private soldier or NCO to carry the stick tucked under his arm. Until 1939 swagger sticks were still carried by peacetime regular soldiers when "walking out" of barracks but the practice ceased with the outbreak of World War II. The 6th Battalion Middlesex Regiment can trace its history back to 7 August 1760 as part of the Middlesex Militia. In 1778 it was titled the 1st East Middlesex Militia. By royal order the regiment was later designated the Royal East Middlesex Militia on 24 April 1804. By 1855 it was using the formal title of "1st or Royal East Middlesex Regiment of Militia". In 1900 the number of regular Middlesex Regiment battalions was doubled with the formation of a new the 3rd and 4th battalions; and the two militia battalions were renumbered as 5th and 6th battalions of the regiment. The unit's standing orders of 1863 record the regimental insignia as being somewhat unusual, in that it did not include standard royal crown, but featured a five-pointed Saxon Crown atop a shield with the arms of the East Saxon Kingdom i.e. three stylised Seaxes hilted and pommeledpLong narrow round cane made from polished reddish/brown wood with brass metal tip and embossed silver topSilver metal top embossed with a crown above a shield inscribed 6th Battalion Middlesex Regtswagger stick, 6th battalion middlesex regiment, private ernest lucas

“Williams” was a well know Shoeman store in bendigo, it is not sure at this time if these were part of the WW2 rationing system, all appear to be stick on when used..1) - .4) Shoe Coupon tickets, green and white colour with “Williams” at top, 6d (pence) centre with “Coupon “over and “Shoeman” under, all tickets the same, each is tear off to the value of 6d.coupons, currency shoes, williams

The camp pocket candle stick tin contained 2 candles a box of matches and could be purchased by Australian troops prior to their departure overseas dry. "Camp pocket candlestick a Soldiers Friend"tins