In 1843, Frederick Stanley, started a small shop in New Britain, USA, to manufacture bolts, hinges, and other hardware from wrought iron. Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . As manufacturing developed late 19thC high quality tools were imported from UK, USA and EuropeThese set squares are typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c19002x Steel Set Squares a) 15cm (6") with wood handle b) 19cm (7") with a slotted steel handle. a) STANLEY Pat 12-29-96set squares, rulers, builders, trigonometry, mathematics, stanley tools pty ltd., bolts, hinges, hardware, early settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd,

large black and white photograph of a cut rock face with tool markings on some of the rocks. a quarry face.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paperfiddes quarry, rock face

Used from the mid 1920s to mark timber so that it could be cut with a saw. It was an essential tool for carpenters.Used by Alan Tyers who worked for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Carpenter's essential equipment. Used for marking timber so it can be cut with a saw. Wooden screw on the side allows the square wooden block to slide along the length of wood which is almost square at the end but with 2 flat sides and 2 rounded sides. Plated with 2 strips of brass on the square block. Sold for 1/3 in the 1920s. There is a nail through one end. carpenter, cabinet maker, secv, tool, marples, marking gauge

Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Foldable metal shovel with pick, has a release winder at the top of a long wooden handle, which is painted white.shovel, spade, pick, entrenching tool, vietnam

Abney Level / Clinometer is an accurate surveying tool used to measure degrees, percent of grade and topographic elevation. Used for surveying pipe lines.Instrument which consists of a fixed sighting tube, a movable spirit level connected to a pointing arm which turns and pivots. Adjustment knob/screw on top turns to rotate the compass indicator and bubble level. Arched scale graduated 0 to 90 degrees in both directions. Clinometer is housed in a brown leather case with a long leather strap for carrying around the neck.Watts London / No 70131 / Made in England

Pouch used to contain personal equipment and/or tools issued to soldiers during WW1. The history of this pouch is unknown.Brown with green tinge leather pouch with flap secured by metal button/post. Two leather keepers are sewn to the back to allow the pouch to be held on a waist belt.Inside flap has arrow symbol above the number 7 impressed into leatherleather pouch, ww1, personal equipment, tool pouch

Made at Camp 3 by Mr. Kaltenbach a tin smith formerly of Palsetine . See also C7962 toolsMade in Camp 3 at TaturaSmall Tin Soap Dish / Container, oval in shape, with hook on one side. Wider at top than base, three holes in base for draining, hook extends from base and is soldered to body of dish. Made from tin and painted silverSticker on back with H. Anderson written on it

A Bush Fire Control map is a valuable tool used by emergency services and communities to respond to respond to bushfires.Cream coloured parchment map showing roads, railway lines, telephone lines, rivers, creeks and water courses. Also marked are houses, Post Offices, Police stations, bush fire brigades, water channels, swamps, marshes, dense, medium and scattered timber, aqueducts and reservoirs. Villages, districts and Towns are clearly marked. Printed in red, green, black and blue. Very clear and easy to read. Undated.bush fires, bendigo area map

Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Metal hinged shovel with green wooden handle which adjusts to various anglesentrenching tool, pick, shovel, vietnam

Sharpening stones are part of a carpenter or woodworker's took kit so that blades of tools can be kept sharp.The sharpening stone is an example of equipment used in the 19th and 20th centuries by woodworking tradesmen.Sharpening stone, sometimes called oil stone, whetstone or honing stone. Rectangular block of stone within a recessed wooden block, with a matching wooden lid.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, sharpening stone, whet stone, honing stone, oil stone, carpenters tools

Folding button hook would have been used for bringing buttons through button holes for clothing such as gloves in Victorian times. this item dates from early 1900s to 1930s.Used by resident of the Kiewa Valley.Silver metal oval surrounding a straight silver metal prong which has a hook at one end and, at the other end, is attached to the oval shape which comes in and extends as a short handle. The hook is hinged on to the oval shape enabling the hook to be pushed out creating a long tool for hooking buttons. May be used on clothing including gloves. button hook, shoes, gloves, boots, clothig, victorian, folding button hook

This booklet comes from the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd. It is a booklet used to affix coupons issued to customers of the business who received one coupon for every shilling spent in the Swintons store (buying groceries, dairy produce or ironmongery). When the booklet was filled with 200 stamps then the customer received five shillings in cash. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street, Warrnambool selling groceries, glassware, china and hardware. By 1888 the business was known as William Swintons and Sons. Branch stores were opened at Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. After William Swinton died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split, with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, produce and hardware. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. This booklet is of interest as an example of the promotional tools used by Swintons Pty Ltd in the mid 20th century. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the name Swinton associated with businesses in Timor Street for 152 years it is amongst the oldest family businesses in Australia. This is a blue-coloured booklet used as a promotional tool by Swintons Pty Ltd of Warrnambool. There is blue printing on the front and back of the booklet and space on the back for the name of the owner of the booklet. It contains eight pages with spaces on each page to affix 25 blue adhesive coupons or stamps. The pages are stapled. There are 200 coupons affixed to the pages. A couple of the coupons are torn. Front Cover: Swintons Pty Ltd Timor Street Warrnambool Provision, Seed and Hardware Merchants Blue Cash Coupons Bank Book Coupons: Swintons Cash Coupon 1/- Groceries swinton family warrnambool, history of warrnambool

A bucksaw is a hand powered frame saw similar to bow saw and generally used with a sawbuck to cut logs or firewood to length (bucking).Used by residents of the Kiewa Valley for clearing land, chopping firewood, cutting lumber. Also used while camping because it is portableFormerly UKV 239. Buck Saw with Lightning Tooth Blade. Operated by two men.Ref. Page 10 Tools for all Trade Catalogue. It consists of 3 horizontal bars, the top one being twisted wire and the bottom one being the metal blade with a wood bar in between. They are attached at each end to curved wooden bars. tool for wood, saw, buck saw

This medal commemorates the 150 years of Australia and the first govenor of Australia, Arthur Phillip, he arrived with the First Fleet along with 729 convicts.Celebrates the 150th of Australia and the first govenor of Australia, Arthur Phillip. 1788 - 1938This medal was struck in 1938 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of British settlement of Australia. It depicts Australia standing with the sun behind her head. At her feet kneel two men, one representing industry (with tools, city buildings and shipping) and the other representing agriculture (with sheep, fruit, silos and an aircraft). It is a round medal which is silver plated.Obverse - Australia standing with front arms raised, sun behind her head, men representing industry and agriculture kneel at her feet, biplane in sky on right, tall building on left; inscribed with "Australia's 150th Anniversary 1938 and the initials C.E on the lower left. Reverse - Figure of Govenor Arthur Phillip standing on the shore, left rocks with the makers name, Amor, in the background is a ship on the left, right hill with trees and a long boat with a sailor, under this the letters C.E.australia 150th, govenor arthur phillip

Pittock collection: nine assorted metal spanners * seven double ended steel spanners, 155-250 mm L * one single ended 24 mm nut, 140 mm L * one odd tool, 140 mm L * some manufacturer's numbering Items stored in Pittock coach builder's box, reference 13000.1.

Two grey covered auction catalogues for a sale at the Lucky Woman Gold No. 1 No Liability Mine, Linton, Via Ballarat on 3 August, 1938. Sale consisted of mining machinery, plant, buildings, tools and equipment and also included two horses. J. H. Curnow & Son in Conjunction with R. T. Rundle & Colclough were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - lucky woman gold no. 1 no liability, mr hugh s chambers, j h curnow & son, r t rundle & colclough, the cambridge press

Dark orange covered auction catalogue for a sale under instructions from Commonwealth Disposals Commission on 10/7/1947 at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory. For sale were Component Parts, Non-Ferrous and Steel Metals, Mild Steel and Armour Plates, tooling, Hardware, etc. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneer.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - bendigo ordnance factory, commonwealth disposals commission, j h curnow & son pty ltd, cambridge press

Red covered auction catalogue for a sale at the Bendigo United Breweries, High Street, Golden Square on 18/2/1948. Sale included Brewery Machinery, Refrigerating Plant, Tools and Accessories. Also board Room furniture. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. In Conjunction with E. M. Vains & Co. were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - bendigo united breweries, j h curnow & son pty ltd, e m vains & co, the prahran telegraph printing co

Grey covered auction catalogue with red and black printing for a sale of Mining Machinery, Tools, new Stores, Valuable Buildings, etc of The Lamplough No. 1 Gold Mine, Avoca, Vic. By Order of Lamplough Gold Mining Co. Ltd. (Incorporated in England). J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers. Auction was held on the 2nd December, 1937.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - the lamplough no.1 gold mine, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, bolton bros pty ltd

Two grey covered catalogues with black printing for an auction sale under instruction from Department of Supply, Melbourne held on 5th May 1955 at Tottenham, Vic. Auctioneers were J. H. Curnow & Sons Pty. Ltd. For sale were motor vehicles, vehicle spares, tools, radio equipment, furniture, clothing and typewriters.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - department of supply, j h curnow & son pty ltd

Document. The Owen Williams collection. 1. Catalogue of Fidler & Ayres, 8 and 9 Clerkenwell Green, London E. C. Glaziers, advertising lead vices, glaziers' diamonds, tools etc. One quarter of the second page is missing. 2. brochure on Fidler & Ayres window lead sizing. 3. Fidler & Ayres price list.bendigo, industry, glaziers, owen williams & co. glaziers

Calling cards, also called visiting cards, visiting tickets, or compliments cards, originated in their paper and ink form in France in the 18th century and their popularity quickly spread across Europe and the United Kingdom. Victorian calling cards were large and could be extremely ornate, with the names usually printed instead of handwritten. Women's cards were squarish and fairly large, usually about 2.5 x 3 inches. Men's cards were smaller and more rectangular, meant to fit in a breast pocket, while women often carried their cards in specially made cases of silver, tortoiseshell, ivory, or mother-of-pearl. (Source: Claire Green: Calling Cards and Visiting Cards: A Brief History)Nineteenth century silver, leather and silk woman's visiting card case, donated by M. Swanston MacDowell. The case has a tooled brown leather cover attached to a silver frame. The interior of the card case, used for visiting cards, is lined with maroon silk with brown leather pockets. The pocket on the left is embroidered in silk with a spray of flowers.On one of the interior leather pockets "Kew Historical Society" has been crudely inscribed in biro. A card placed in the item includes the words "Visiting Cards. M. Swanston MacDowell".visiting card case, card cases

The Henty family and their descendants were notable settlers in Australia, initially in Western Australia, then in Launceston and finally in Victoria. While most family members settled in Victoria from 1834, others remained in England and in Tasmania. The identity of the woman in this mid 19th studio portrait is as yet unidentified. The daguerreotype was purchased by the Society as part of a small collection of Henty memorabilia and portraits from the owner of Moorabool Antiques, Geelong in 2021, which had in turn acquired the item from the estate of Dennis Alston of Alston's Antiques in Hamilton, Victoria.Members of the extended Henty family were notable British settlers of southeastern and southwestern Australia. The connection to Kew (Vic.) is that members of the Henty family owned important mansions in Kew in the 19th century. Stephen George Henty's family lived at 'Findon', and Francis Henty of 'Merino Downs' in the Western District lived in his final years at 'Field Place', Kew. Numerous members of the Henty family are buried in the Boroondara General Cemetery.Three quarter length studio portrait of a female member of the Henty family, taken using the daguerreotype photographic process, and encased in a standard daguerreotype frame made of tooled leather, velvet and gilt metal. The woman is dressed in a silk dress, typical of the 1860s, with a lace collar and bonnet. She appears to be holding a locket in her right hand.henty family, australia - early settlers

A waddy, nulla nulla or hunting stick is an Australian Aboriginal war club.It was used in hunting, fighting and as a ceremonial tool.The necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were one of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This item is an example of a wooden weapon used by the early Indigenous people of eastern australia.A hand-made wooden pointed stick, a nulla nulla. One end is thicker that the other. Designs have been burnt into the wood.nulla-nulla waddy aboriginal weapon

In 1970 Stanley Works took over Turner Industries in Nunawading. They manufactured hardware for doors and windows, lawnmowers and tools.Black and white photograph of a man standing to the left of a large machine called a vibratory finisher. Stanley Works Pty Ltdstanley works pty ltd tools machinery

Blow lamps/ torches are a fuel-burning tool used for applying flame and heat to various applications, usually metalworking.Brass blow lamp with red wooden handle.blow torches, welding equipment

Used by those wishing to make bullets and ammunition. Lead would have been used to make the shots with this tool.Rusted iron shot mould with two handles similar to callipers. There is an oval shaped ball of metal at one end which opens in the middle to allow molten material to be placed inside for casting into lead shot. There is a hole at the top of the oval ball which allows the molten metal to be poured in. Once cooled the oval is opened up and the shot can be removed. The object is heavily rusted.artillery, weapon, ammunition, battery, portland battery