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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Comet Windmill, 1930s
Comet Windmills was founded in Rockhampton, Queensland in 1879 by Sidney Williams. The Comet became known as "Australia's Leading Mill". The company survived two world wars and three generations of the family and was sold in 1992 and terminated in 1998. The windmill is a vital farming tool as it assists with agriculture, irrigation, and water supply. This windmill drew water from the 'Windmill Dam' for decades before Churchill Island's acquisition by Victorian Conservation Trust in 1976. In 1981, VCT invited BP Westernport Refinery Manager, John Shawley, to inspect the windmill with view of restoration. This was then done through the next year, as BP Social Club Members (including engineers, managers, and accountants) restored the pump, wheel, tower and piping. The wheel itself was lowered to the ground through a jury mast. The pressure from the windmill is weak, and was found to be brackish and excessively salty.This windmill is anecdotally the oldest working mill of its model in Gippsland. Its connection to Churchill Island is vital as it has been a fixture for the last 80 years. Windmill on metal stand "COMET" painted on silver vane. Restored in 1980s.farm, machinery, windmill, water, pumping, dams, dam, churchill island, comet -
Daylesford & District Historical Society
print of artwork, 1882 comet sighted near Daylesford, circa 1887
A super comet known as the 'Great September Comet' and renowned by some to be the brightest comet ever seen. Visible by the naked eye in the Southern skies in 1882. Depicts visual record of a local sighting by early settlers of a special astronomical event in the Daylesford area in the 1880's.A print of art work depicting a man and woman near their hut in forest clearing, looking up to comet in sky. Rectangular shape, sepia colour and adhered on card. On front bottom; THE COMET of 1882 as seen from Sailors Creek near Daylesford Sept 6 at 4.30am. On back; Donated by O.Bell Musk Vale written in ink. Olive Bell of Bells Reef Road family hist Mathew Bell written in pencil. At bottom written in ink; Seen at 4.30a.m Sept 6 1882astronomy, comets, daylesford, sailors creek, bell, bell family -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazines, Comet 1970-1973, 1970-1973
The "Comet" was issued by the Education Department of Victoria as a learning aid. Each edition includes stories, illustrations, puzzles and games. This set is incomplete, containing Sept 1970, May, July, August and September 1972 and a complete set February to November for 1973.An example of educational material from the 1970s. School newspapers or magazines have been published since early 20th century.A collection of magazines in green card folder specific to holding one year of magazines. Hand drawn illustrations. Incomplete set.Name of owner on folder.comet, education department of victoria, school magazines -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs x 2- Khancoban Station and Comet the horse
In 1824, Hume and Hovell were the first Europeans to pass through the district and graziers soon followed, impressed by the abundance of fodder and water. The first cattle run in the area was settled in about 1838 in what was known as Swampy Plains. Later, this run became known as “Khancoban Station”. Khancoban lies in the heart of the high country and is home of Australia’s mountain cattlemen. This heritage is celebrated in Banjo Paterson’s epic poem, “The Man from Snowy River”. In 1962, Bruce and Jo Chisholm relocated from Bond Springs to Khancoban Station, which Bruce had acquired in 1959. Khancoban Hereford and thoroughbred stud progeny were keenly sought after whenever they were presented in the sale ring. Bruce imported a stallion, Comet, from England in 1964. Comet stood at Khancoban for 15 years and was the sire of numerous winners, including Cobbermine, Kelly's Eye, Boack and Starglow. Photographs demonstrate local Kiewa Valley residents enjoying a community visit to the historic homestead at Khancoban Station which holds significance to the early history of the area. Its heritage is celebrated in Banjo Paterson’s epic poem, “The Man from Snowy River”. Also demonstrates a pictorial history of social activities undertaken during this period Black and white photographs mounted on buff card 1. Kiewa Valley residents visiting Khancoban Station 2. Photo of thoroughbred horse Comet and handler at Khancoban Station1. Handwritten in black ink below photo- Khancoban Station. Mrs. Young, Mrs Van Der Weyde 2. Handwritten in black ink above photo- "Comet' at Khancobankiewa valley residents, clare roper -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bicycle, 1930's -1940's
This bike belonged to Wally Paten who worked in the Orbost Butter Factory in the 1940's. Wally's father, Thomas Paten came to Orbost in 1893 and began growing fancy seeds in 1907 for H. James. He built the first levee bank in Orbost (ref. Mary Gilbert). The Comet bike was distributed by the Myer Emporium. "Comet:" was their house brand. They also sold the "Peter Pan". It was named "The Comet" probably because it was a fast bike. At the time it was an expensive bike . Ted Waterford made headlines riding Melbourne to Adelaide one way then return on a Comet in 1932.Bicycles have been a part of Australian life for more than 140 years. The bicycle soon began competing with the horse as a convenient and economical way for people to get around. This bicycle is an example of an early style which was used by an Orbost local.A man's road bicycle. It has 26inch wheels, back pedal brakes and has a wire basket attached to the curved handle bars. There is a leather seat in poor condition. The back wheel has a mudguard painted white. The bike is ungeared. This is probably the original frame with newer wheels. The pedals are metal.Tyres - made in Korea down tube -COMETcomet-bicycle bicycle paten-wally transport -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - De Havilland DH88 Comet Racer
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Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery
Print, ROBINSON, Sally, Halley's Comet, 1986
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, New Comet. Share Register, 1880
Large Book with Green Cloth Cover. Fawn leather trim. Inscription in GoldShare Registerstawell -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Work on paper (Collection) - DE Havilland Comet, DH Comet
Doug Hart CollectionArticles/information on DH Comet airliner -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Drawing (Item) - De Havilland Comet 4B Aircraft description and profiles
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - De Havilland Comet 4 Crew's Notes
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Comet 4 - Operations Technical Manual
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Park Orchards Community House
Newspaper, Viewing of Halley's Comet with Park Orchards' grocer Richard Sharp at Domeney Reserve, Knees Road in 1986
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Model (Item) - De Havilland DH88 Comet G-ACSS scale 1: 16
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Model (Item) - De Havilland DH88 Comet scale 1:35
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Halley's Comet, 1986
Gold coloured medallion commemorating Halley's comet. Encased in clear plastic case with sliding lid.Front: Identified by E. Halley, 1682, appears every 76 years (medal). Halley's Comet 1986 appears once in a lifetime (card in case). Back: Halley's Commet 1986 (medal)medal, medallion, commemorative, halleys comet, 1986 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Manual
Comet was a WW11 British tank. Publication possibly issued to CMF Units in anticipation of receiving Comet tanks in early post war period. Instead Centurion tanks were received, Technical manuals and User Handbooks were essential equipment for Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) tradesmen permanently attached to Armoured Corps regiments as Light Aid Detachments (LAD) or Tech Support Troop (TST) and were responsible for repairs and maintenance of a nature beyond the expertise of AFV crewmen and just short of major rebuilds undertaken by Base Workshop detachments.Part of a collection of workshop manuals and user handbooks relating to equipment on issue to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles during the latter half of the twentieth century.Cream coloured soft covered manual being Inspection Instructions ( Provisional ) Overhaul Comet Tanks. 88 pages and 6 fold out sheets. Stapled on short edge. Published by British Army September 1948Dyna tape on front cover " 629.28.Bri -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - HORWOOD COLLECTION: COMMET HILL, c1966
Horwood Collection. Tunnel on top of Comet Hill, North Bendigo. Markings: Tunnel on top of Comet Hill Nth Bendigo Mar66M2Kodakmine, gold, tunnel, horwood collection. tunnel on top of comet hill, north bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - MINING ENGINES
Handwritten notes mentioning the type of engine in the Comet, Langdon, Victoria Proprietory, Hercules & Energetic, Virginia, Princess Dagmar, Kochs, Johnsons No 2, Shenandoah and the Nell Gwynne Mines.document, mining reports, mining engines, comet, langdon, victoria proprietory, hercules & energetic, virginia, princess dagmar, kochs, johnsons no 2, shenandoah, nell gwynne, geo bryenton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - HORWOOD COLLECTION: COMET HILL, c1966
Horwood Collection. Inside mine believed to be Comet Hill or Victoria Hill. Markings: Inside looking out probably Comet Hill MAR66M2Kodakmine, gold, comet hill, horwood collection. inside mine believed to be comet hill or victoria hill. -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Bike
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.bike, lamp, oil, No 33 D Comet -
Woods' Farming and Heritage Museum
Coffee grinder
Small black metal coffee grinder with wooden handle. Thumb screw clamp at base. White enamel inside bowl.REG. TRADE MARK. BEATRICE. No. 224,159 THE COMET. MADE IN ENGLAND O.C1 RD No 686261 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Leyland Comet truck, COR, 1950s
Doug SMALLPAGE worked for C.O.R. and did all of their photography. These originals were donated by his daughter, Ann SMALLPAGE.From a set of seven original photographs taken by Doug SMALLPAGE of C.O.R. trucks in the 1950s: Leyland Comet trucktransport - motor vehicles, industry, business and traders, bp australia, cor, doug smallpage, commonwealth oil refineries -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Pinball Game
Clear plastic pinball game with space, comets background. Side handles to move balls inside "sealed" plastic areaSee photogames. pinball, family -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, Show-Room of Endean, Wilson and Co., 59 Sturt Street. Bicycle Manufacturers and Importers
Maker of 'Comet' Cycles. Agents for 'Swift' Cycles. Plate 224 Chuck Photo Series.endean wilson & co., sturt street, interior, manufacturing, commerical -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Nomad Search Master R1065
Description: Photos B&W of Replicas and Rebuilds ? Includes D.H Comet. Not indentifiable Level of Importance: . -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MARKS COLLECTION: PLAN LANSELL'S COMET PROPRIETARY MINE BENDIGO
Plan ( engineering drawings ) for construction of crushing and elevating plant at Lansell's Comet Proprietary Mine, Bendigo. Drawings show detail for crusher and elevator, brick foundations. Plan is annotated with e.g. number of revolutions of jaw crusher. On bottom written in black pen: arrangement crushing and elevation plant for Lansell's Proprietary Comet Mine Bendigo, Hargreaves & Daggar, Consulting Engineers, Victoria Chambers.mining, crushing & milling, lansell's comet mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LITTLE LEARNERS
Bendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2003. little learners: the Comet Hill primary school grade 3 class, 1972. the clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Ronson Lighter
A black Ronson lighter in original box. On the outside box at top right a drawing of a flame and the words varaflame gas. On the middle varaflame comet by Ronson. On the sides of the box Ronson Pty Ltd Lane Cove NSW Australia. The lighter sit inside a white box that slides inside the outer box, Ronson comet varaflame V.C. 10 black written on this box. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.lighter, smoking -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photo Album, AFV Recognition
Album containing photos of armoured vehicles: Centurions, Centurion/Chaffee suspension, Chaffees, Churchills, various, Comets, Cromwell, Covenanter Bridge Layer, Matilda Bulldozer & Flame thrower Magic Magnetic Photo Album, AR Clarke