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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Lilian Butler, Sep. 1971
Possibly has a strong association with Mr. E. Fish, a SEC Ballarat depot worker.Colour print of a E. Fish, holding a tea pot within the Ballarat depot, September 1971. See Reg Item 1861 for staff photo - right hand side of the 3rd row. Listing shows Mr. Fish, but not Mr. Romeo. Item was placed in an envelope marked "Mr. E. Romeo" - retained with photograph in storage folder. Mr. Romeo was a depot employee. See Reg Item 6543.3 for the colour slide. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler?in ink on rear " Tram Depot Wendouree Parade Ballarat September 1971. With my compliments Lilian Butler"trams, tramways, sec, depot, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Tramway Board, "Confidential - The Chairman, Conference of Victorian Tramways Undertakings", 5/02/1919 12:00:00 AM
Report, 14 foolscap, duplicated sheets, titled "Confidential - The Chairman, Conference of Victorian Tramways Undertakings", dated 5/2/1919 and signed by W. Strangward as Secretary to the Committee reporting on the conference between Mr. Wilcox (Tramway Board), Mr Dix (PMTT), Mr. Murdoch (Essendon), Mr Pringle (Ballarat and Bendigo - ESCo) considering the claims of the Union, "Log of Wages and Working conditions served upon most Tramway Undertakings" through the Commonwealth. Goes through each demand and makes a recommendation.trams, tramways, unions, pmtt, tramway board, wages, nmetl, esco -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - PICTURES FROM PICKWICK
Nine prints in cardboard folders titled 'Pictures From Pickwick' copyright Richard Wyman & Co London. Number 10 print missing from folder. Images depict rural and city English scenes in the mid 1850's. [1] Sam Weller and Mr Smauker. [21] Mr Weller chastises Stiggins. [3] Skating at Dingley Dell. [4] Bardell v Pickwick. [5] Mr Winkle Rides to Dingley Dell. [6] Chasing the Runaways. [8] The Start from the 'Bull' at Rochester. [9] Mr Winkle Partridge Shooting. [10] Mr Tupman on Richmond Hill, missing from folder.artwork, print, mr picwick -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph depicting a group of men, probably Tarnagulla, Group of men, probably Tarnagulla, c. 1890s
Murray Comrie Collection. Significance of group or purpose of image not known. This photograph is a somewhat faded original. Monochrome photograph depicting a group of men (some of them young men) posed in front of a peppercorn tree. Man at far left has a bicycle. Man at far right holding a pipe. Subjects believed to be: (Left to right) Back row: P. Cheetham (with bicycle), H. Johnson, P. Sheehan, Mr, Reilly, T. Cheetham, B. Llewellyn (with pipe). Middle row: Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Carr, Mr. Turner (with dog), Mr. Leonard. Front row (kneeling): B. Lawry, D. Reilly, B. Cousins. Original photograph, mounted on card backing, from which THA-2019.0131 (copy) was made.tarnagulla, people -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Receipt written on a piece of paper and dated Oct 30 1876. Received from Mr. Rowe Cheque for £7:10 for Mr. D. M?kelmann. Signed by H. C. Weibgen, Sect of B.D.V.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - receipt, mr rowe, court king of the forest, mr d m?kelmann, h c weibgen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue coupon, dated July 1875, asking Mr. W. Philpot, Treasurer, to pay Mr. Josephs the sum of Ten Guineas for Testimonial. Signed by C. Sloppellein?, C.R. and W. B. Evans?, Secretary.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, w philpot, mr josephs, c sloppellein, w b evans -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Letter from Mr. S. Baillieu accepting invite to Mr. J.F. Mahoney's Farewell Dinner on Wednesday 28th January 1970
correspondence from Myer Emporium Melbourne.Letter from Mr. S. Baillieu dated 14th January 1970 accepting invite to Mr. J.F. Mahoney's Farewell Dinner to be held at the Hotel Shamrock on Wednesday 28th January 1970 at 6:30pm.social history, myer business history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STAFF
A black and white photograph of three staff members at the Bendigo Teachers' College in the year 1945. The staff members are Mr. M. Morris, Miss J.C. Burnett and the Principal Mr. G.R. Mills. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, bendigo teachers' college, staff, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, mr. m. morris, miss j.c. burnett, mr. g.r. mills, male, female -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: WEDDING INVITATION, 15 July 1903
Document. Wedding invitation shaped like a bell. Hand written invitation for Mr l. Batger to attend the wedding of ''Honor'' (Johanna) Zoller to Mr James E.Potter at Victoria Hill, July 15, 1903.performing arts, elocution, wedding invitation -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, circa 1862
A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph & Post Office. From Anny Cay to Mr Ed Cay, Argus Office, Melbourne. Message reads 'Mr Cay recovering, all well'. -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Request Interview To Discuss Tentative Proposals For Future Development, 11.08.1961
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter from the Management Committee requesting an interview with Mr Hymans to discuss tentative proposals for future developments for the Falls Creek Tourist Area. These proposals could impact on improvements already erected by Mr Hymans.falls creek tourist area management committee, future proposals for falls creek -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA CONSOLS - NOTES ON VICTORIA CONSOLS
Handwritten notes on the Victoria Consols. Notes mention the yield and dividends. Mines mentioned are: Victoria Consols, Adventure, Try-Me-Well, Advance, Cinderella, Mr Lansell, The Albert, The Alfred, Mr H Bush.gold, victoria consols, adventure, try-me-well, advance, cinderella, mr lansell, the albert, the alfred, mr h bush. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GRAND MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT, 1915
Grand Musical and Dramatic Entertainment, Masonic Hall, Bendigo. Thursday, June 17, 1915 at 8 p.m. Organised in aid of Quarry Hill Red Cross Society by Miss Frances Leary and Miss Eileen O'Keefe. Musicans Singers etc., Mr A Bosselmann's Orchestra, Bendigo City Ladies' Choir, Mr Jack Brown, Miss Muriel Boyd, Miss Muriel Boyd, Mr Leslie Taylor, Miss Winnie Bradbury, Mr Claude Schilling, Claire O'Keefe, Kathleen O'Keefe, Mr Irvine Brimacombe, Nellie Roach, Miss Eileen O'Brien, Irene Dorrity, Miss Edith Wallis. Mr Agar Kirby and Miss Frances Leary. Ad on back for pianos at Collard & Collard at Sutton's Music Warehouse 109 Pall Mall, Bendigo, 'Phone 287; also Melbourne Ballarat and Geelong.A. M. Drummond Printer Bendigoprogram, theatre, masonic hall -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Ringwood East State School
Various newspaper articles on Ringwood East State School. Headings of articles and dates are as follows: Opening Festivies 8/8/24, Ringwood East State School Committee 18/5/27 and 11/5/1927, Ringwood East Ladies Guild 1924, Old Scholar's Club 1934, School Social Held 1924, 1928 and 1934, School Concert 1927, School break-up 1930. Also a photo from the Mail 21/9/61 of the first school Parents Committee Mr & Mrs Hodgkins, Mr Perry, Mr Hann, Mr Meyland, Mr P Klix and Mr Crooks. A hand written note about the purchase of the land from Edward Lindsay and the school was opened by W.H. Everard MLA on 6th August 1924. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Horse and Dog Gymkhana at Albert Park, 17/01/1946 12:00:00 AM
Horse and Dog Gymkhana at Albert Park Monday 28/1/46 Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS to Mr McCutchan, Hanna St Depot regarding tram arrangements for the event. Memo dated 17 January 1946"Horse and Dog Gymkhana Albert Park, Mon 28/1/46" written in red pencil across top. "Copy to 1st Insps & Roster Clerks" written in black pencil lower left corner.trams, tramways, events, field day -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Dennys Lascelles Limited Geelong - Sale by Auction, 27 November 1946
Photo depicts a Dennys Lascelles auction on 27 Nov. 1946 in Geelong, where 8371 bales of wool were sold at an average price per bale of 36-15-2. The auctioneer was Mr P.F. White. This photo hung for a number of years in the Dennys Lascelles office in Cobden.Dennys Lascelles Ltd (Geelong) wool auction in progress, 27-11-1946.DENNYS LASCELLES LIMITED / GEELONG. / SALE BY AUCTION 27th NOVEMBER 1946. / 8371 BALES - AVERAGE PRICE PER BALE 36-15-2 / AVERAGE PRICE PER LB. 29.66d. / Auctioneer Mr. P.F. WHITE. SILENCEwool sales, dennys, lascelles limited -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY, 17 Sept 1918
The Bendigo Choral Society, Season 1918, Second Concert. Sixth Grand Concert, Masonic Hall, September 17th, at 8 p.m. Artists: Miss Dorothy Penfold, A.R.C.M., Miss Myrtle Knight, Mr J Danks, Mr Arthur E Sayer, Mr H Williams. Conductor: Mr W C Frazier, A.R.C.O., Pianist: Miss Muriel Hyett, L.A.B. Admission 1?- and 1d. Tax. Patron: His Worship the Mayor, Cr Ambrose Dunstan. Office Bearers: President-Mr H M Leggo. Vice Presidents-Mr M G Giudice & Cr J H Curnow. Sub-Conductor-Mr E A Miller. Treasurer & Librarian-Mr W H Dolphin. Assistant Librarian-Mr R J G Duguid. Assistant Secretary-Mr F A Wittscheibe. Committee-Office Bearers, with Mesdames Perry & Scott, Misses Colgan, Veale, Gall and Weeks, and Messrs. Duguid, Sleeman, W Brown, F Wittsheibe and F J Walter. Hon. Secretary-J Huspeth, 85 Wills Street, Bendigo. Programme: God Save the King, Come if you dare, Scherzo Capriccio, La Carita, To the Forest, Villanelle,A Spell is on the Woods and Meadows, Scotland Yet, A Love Song, We Wandered, The Brook, Wanderer's Night Song, Eleanore, Young Lochinvar.Bolton Bros. Printers, Bendigoprogram, music, the bendigo choral society, the bendigo choral society, season 1918, second concert. sixth grand concert, masonic hall, september 17th, at 8 p.m. artists: miss dorothy penfold, a.r.c.m., miss myrtle knight, mr j danks, mr arthur e sayer, mr h williams. conductor: mr w c frazier, a.r.c.o., pianist: miss muriel hyett, l.a.b. admission 1?- and 1d. tax. patron: his worship the mayor, cr ambrose dunstan. office bearers: president-mr h m leggo. vice presidents-mr m g giudice & cr j h curnow. sub-conductor-mr e a miller. treasurer & librarian-mr w h dolphin. assistant librarian-mr r j g duguid. assistant secretary-mr f a wittscheibe. committee-office bearers, with mesdames perry & scott, misses colgan, veale, gall and weeks, and messrs. duguid, sleeman, w brown, f wittsheibe and f j walter. hon. secretary-j huspeth, 85 wills street, bendigo. programme: god save the king, come if you dare, scherzo capriccio, la carita, to the forest, villanelle, a spell is on the woods and meadows, scotland yet, a love song, we wandered, the brook, wanderer's night song, eleanore, young lochinvar. -
Williamstown High School
Mr Lloyd Jones - Principal 1985-92
Mr Lloyd Jones was Principal at Williamstown High School from 1985-92.Copy of black and white photograph mounted on board. Accompanied by a quote and a caption.Caption reads: Mr Lloyd Jones Principal 1985-92. Quote reads: 'Gone are the days when you either 'learned' or 'left'. Thank goodness!....Today our knowledge of how people learn enables teachers to understand that all children have the capacity to succeed. It is this school's belief that it is a teacher's task to try to find the ways and areas that are most appropriate to each student' Lloyd Jones 1985.williamstown high school, 1992, principals, mr lloyd jones -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HISTORY OF BENDIGO PERFORMING ARTS 1870-1963, 1870-1963
History of Bendigo Performing Arts 1870 - 1963. Presented by Charles Murray Bendigo Historical Society Inc. (13 pages,paper clipped). Performers and Palaces November 24, 2000 at the Bendigo Bank Theatre BRAC View Street Bendigo. Negative of The Bendigo Liedertafel in Opera, the performance of 'Pinafore' in 1888. Names of the cast(negative) are: Back row - Miss A Gellmiek(Josephine), Mr F. Macoboy(Ralph Rackstraw), Miss Forsyth(Hebe), Mr. M. Macoboy (Sir Joseph Porter), Miss E. O'Flaherty (Little Buttercap), Mr. L. Germann(Captain Corcoran). Front Row: - Mr. C,. Pallett (Bill Bobstay), Mr. H. Monaghan(Conductor), Dr. Penfold (president), Mr. H. M. Marks(Stage manager), Mr. A. Tawse (Dick Deadeye). The Bendigo Lieddertafel waqs extablished in 1884 by MNr. A. T. Crook. Mr. William Brown, the well known solicitor, took and active part along with his brother, Mr. T. Brown, in its inauguration. Mr. W. Brown always took a warm interest in matters musical, and for many years was one of the most prominent singers in the district. Contemporary with him in the sixties were Mrs. Betham and Mrs. Ellis, and in the seventies, Mrs. E. E. Casey. Negative of halla's Premier City Band. Standing ,from left to right - H. Middleton, T. Ash, J. Graham, G. Foster, W. Hicks, S. Mauley, J. Eaton, V. Byrne (Drum Major), - Sullivan, R. Lindsay, C. Crawford, R. Meakin, D. Westphalen, W. Hall, G. Hunter, B. Broadbent, W. Higginbotham. Sitting, from left to right - T. Sayer, R. E. Crawford, C. Foster, J. Mappin, G. Meakin, G. Coleman, F. Lindsay, Nat. Hallas (Bandmaster), J. Swift, C. Anderson, J. Armstrong, W. Mappin (at back), I. Moore (in front), W. Bannister, J. Whitlam, J. Daley, Bert Daley. Negative of Mr. W. J. Dillon as 'Hamlet'. Negative of Mr. Tone and Mr. Nalder, The Grave Diggers in 'Hamlet'. Negative of Amy Castle. Negative of Mr. E. A. Bindley, Conductor. Negative of miss Pauline Bindley as Hamletta. Negative from 'Boccoccio' 1909. Mr M. Gallagher (Lotteringhi), Mr. G. Brayshaw (Scalza), Mr. A. E. Sayer (Lambertuccio). Negative of Kob Samuels.bendigo, tourism, theatre history 1870-1963 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Eliza Cochlan, information on spelling of her name, 1986
The spelling of Eliza's surname varies between Coghlan and Cochlan in various sources.The letter does not provide proof of either. List of applicants for land at Schnapper Point [Mornington, including Phillip Island], early settlers and their date of arrival. An extract from "Early History of Mornington" showing residents of Schnapper Point in 1858.HistoricalHand written letter from the secretary of the Mornington Peninsula Historical Society re the spelling of Eliza Cochlan's name . Dated 8/5/1986 Also 3 typed pages containing a list of applicants for Phillip Island land grants and extract from The Early history of Mornington.Letter addressed to Mr Harris, secretary PIDHSeliza cochlan, land grant, early phillip island settlers, land ballot -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Warrnambool Standard Almanac 1914, 1913
This booklet was given to subscribers to the Warrnambool Standard newspaper as an almanac for the year 1914. The Warrnambool Standard Almanacs were produced annually from 1875 to 1930. They contain much local information on Warrnambool and district about businesses, government officials, harbour management, large landowners, banks, churches, schools, societies and organizations etc. The Warrnambool Standard newspaper was established in 1872 and continues to this day. This booklet is of high significance as it contains valuable information about Warrnambool and district for the year 1914. It is an important research tool for those studying and writing the history of Warrnambool and district. This copy has the name ‘Mr Cameron’ on the front over but no details have been found on him and it is not known if he was the original owner of this booklet. This is a soft cover booklet of 115 pages. It has several advertisements at the front and the back of the booklet. The back cover is missing and the front cover has a yellow background with black lettering and a black and white photograph of the Warrnambool Breakwater. The covering on the spine is partly torn away. The booklet is bound with metal staples and contains some photographs in blue tonings and some in black and grey tonings. There are also other illustrations. The writing on the front cover is handwritten in black ink. ‘(When the wild geese come)’ ‘Mr Cameron’ warrnambool standard newspaper, history of warrnambool, standard almanac 1914 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bank Books (2), 1930s
These items, 1930s bank books belonging to Michael Toohey, a Woodford farmer, come from the estates of the Ardlie family of Warrnambool and appear to have been stored amongst the office material of the prominent Warrnambool lawyer, William Ardlie (1843-1933). He was the son of pioneer Warrnambool settlers, John and Mary Ardlie. William Ardlie established a legal practice in Warrnambool in 1867, initially in partnership with George Barber. Ardlie was a dominant figure in legal and community circles in Warrnambool and continued with his legal practice until the early 1930s. The bank books were issued by the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney. A Warrnambool branch of this bank was established in 1927 when it acquired the Bank of Victoria. The Warrnambool branch of the Bank of Victoria at 92 Liebig Street then became the Commercial Bank of Sydney. In 1958 the bank building was demolished and new premises were built. In 1981 the Commercial Bank of Sydney merged with the National Bank of Australia and traded as the National Bank in the building at 92 Liebig Street until the premises were closed in 1985.These items are of minor interest as mementoes of the Warrnambool branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney..1 A bank book with a hard black cover and pages containing ruled black lines. The cover has a white label pasted on. This has black printing and handwriting. The pages contain handwritten debit and credit entries. .2 A bank book with a soft black cover and a white label pasted on. This label has black printing and handwriting. The pages have ruled red lines, some entries in black handwriting and some bank stamps. Most of the pages are unused. Mr M. Toohey Michael Toohey Woodford commercial banking co of sydney, warrnambool branch, michael toohey,, woodford farmer, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - INVITATION, 29.10.1919
The invitation is most likely to William James DUNKLEY No 7477, enlisted in the AIF with 25th reinforcements 6th Bn on 15.2.1917 age 21 years 8 months. Embarked for England 4.8.1917, embark for France 5.2.1918, hospital 6.5.1918, rejoin unit same day, WIA 23.8.1918 GSW to head, return to Australia 21.12.1918, discharged from the AIF 7.3.1919..1) Invitation for complimentary dinner honouring Capt. Albert Jacka V.C. .2) EnvelopeHandwritten on envelope "Mr. W Dunkley / Buckranbanyule”invitations, dinners, albert jacka vc -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Account book of William Reid, About 1850
William Reid was an early settler. Reid street, Rhyll was named after himSmall paper & cardboard beige coloured accounts ledger with pocket inside. Metal clip for closure on right side. Pages which had been used have been removed.Mr W. Reid, William Reid 373william reid, account books, ledger, reid street, rhyll, local identities -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
An early black and white photograph of George Locke's hut in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of George Locke's hut in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria. George Locke was a well-educated young man and had some success prospecting in the Cumberland area before partnering with William Chester with whom he opened the Golden Bower gold mine in 1896. George and William then discovered a second reef which they named the Silver Bower mine. George lived in a log cabin in the Cumberland reserve and was known to be a loner. He was clever with his money and chose not to have a bank account in Marysville, where everyone would learn about his financial status. He banked at the ES&A in Fitzroy and at the time of his death in 1941 he had accumulated the princely sum of three hundred and sixty pounds. George Locke was known as "the Hermit of Cumberland Valley" and lived in his humpy until his last few days during which he moved into a Forest Commission's patrol hut because his old humpy had started to fall to pieces. When George passed away at the age of 81 years he had not visited Marysville for over 14 years. Today (2022) George Locke's hut is part of the Cumberland Reserve.Mr Lock hermit Joy Marysville 392george locke, cumberland valley, marysville, victoria, william chester, golden bower mine, silver bower mine, cumberland reserve, hermit of cumberland valley -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Mission to Seamen, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, 1991
Postcard showing Mission to Seamen buildingMr J Coffey Box 255 Mansfieldreligion - anglican (holy trinity), local government - city of port melbourne, rev john coffey, alison kelly -
Williamstown High School
Doc Walsh on tour 1940s
Copy of black and white photograph mounted on boardMr Tom (Doc) Walsh & boys on tour.williamstown high school, 1940s, doc walsh -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, c1830s
Brought to Australia in the 1830s.Hand bound leather bible written in Gaelic. 279 p. "Mr Dond McAskil Holy Bible 1859"gaelic bible, donald mcaskil bible collection -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Lilian Butler, Myer Santa Tram No. 18 and scrubber, Dec. 1964
Yields information about the appearance of the 1964 Myer Santa Tram.Set of two Colour 27 x 27 mm slide in Kodachrome "duplicate" white cardboard mounts showing: .1 - Myer Santa Tram No. 18, at the depot in 1964 - see BTM Santa trams article at the depot. .2 - ditto with the scrubber tram alongside - can see the gold colour scheme it work when the Sebastopol Centenary at the depot. Could have been photographed at the time of the launch. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. on both slides in pencil "Courtesy of Mr. Balloch"ballarat, tramways, trams, depot, sec depot, decorated trams, christmas trams, myers, tram 18 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment - Weighing Instrument, Pocket Balance, Twentieth Century
Small hanging scales at the top of which there is a metallic ring to fasten the object. This is attached to the main body which on one side has measurements inscribed into the metal surface. Inside the body is a spring loaded mechanism which moves along the scales when weight is added to a hook at the bottom of the shaft. [Ed. The maker's initials have not to date been identified.]"Pocket Balance / MR Product / Made in Australia"pocket balance, hanging scales, weighing instrument