In 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) conducted a Half-Day Seminar for Sports & Arts Groups. The seminar, which was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth), was held at AV's headquarters in Elsternwick. Attending were representatives from Table Tennis Victoria, Badminton Victoria, the Victorian Croquet Association, the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria, and VicHealth. This photo depicts AV's Exercise Facilitator, Domenic Trimboli, leading participants in some gentle Stretch Break exercises during the event. A slightly cropped version of this photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 11 Issue 4, Summer 1998 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Arthritis Victoria invited our "cluster" of sport and arts groups sponsored by VicHealth, to a half day seminar recently. It was a great opportunity to share information and find ways to work more closely. Domenic Trimboli [2nd from left], Arthritis Victoria's exercise facilitator, kept us alert with a stretch break. Domenic has been in demand with our sports groups, taking "warm-up" sessions at club events and coaching seminars." Also pictured (facing the camera) are Graham Lockwood from Table Tennis Victoria and Ann West from Badminton Victoria.Colour photo of a small group of people in a large room. One man is standing, and the others are sitting around some tables. They are all stretching their arms above their heads, with their fingers interlocked.[On two yellow sticky notes, archivist's notes handwritten in black ink] 1/2 DAY SEMINAR with Sports & Arts Groups [underlined] DOMENIC TRIMBOLI (2nd from Left) Arthritis Victoria's exercise facilitator. See feature in Arth Update p.17 Summer 1998 R Graham Lockwood (Table Tennis Victoria) Domenic Trimboli (Arthritis Victoria Exercise Facilitator) Ann West (Badminton Victoria)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria (os), arthritis victoria, av, vichealth, victorian health promotion foundation, stretch breaks, stretching exercises, gentle exercise, domenic trimboli, exercise facilitator, graham lockwood, table tennis victoria, ann west, badminton victoria, arthritis update, 1998

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Brown leather chin strap with a metal keeper to facilitate adjustment for size. Each end is slotted to allow for attachment to a slouch hat.chin strap, army headwear, kevin john herdman

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams No 556101 Collection.Two brown leather chin straps with a keeper to facilitate adjustment to size. Each end is slotted to allow for attachment to a slouch hat.army headwear, major thomas b williams

Blood was long thought to be the essence of life and the centre of the soul; it was believed to provide a person with physical strength and mental abilities. In 1677, Richard Lower and Jean Baptiste Denis, in separate experiments, attempted animal-to-man transfusions to treat mental disorders. They had mixed success but didn't appear to cure the ailment. In 1818, James Blundell became interested in blood transfusion after witnessing the many deaths resulting from post-partum haemorrhage. He began with experiments in dogs and soon established it was possible to transfuse using a syringe if he worked quickly. Blundell established that cross-species transfusions didn't work and were dangerous. The early part of the 20th Century saw major developments in blood transfusion. Blood groups were identified by 1907 and the Kimpton Brown vessel (see 3675) slowed coagulation. These transfusion needles were used to collect and administer blood for transfusions.Two glass tubes, one with straight and one with a curve at the base. The tubes, known as cannualae, were used to facilitate blood transfusions.transfusion, cannula, kimpton brown, blood, blood transfusion, blundell, lower, denis

Used in hospital for non ambulatory patients- Enamelled bedpan - Round in shape, with flat 'lip' to aid insertion under bed bound patient - Handle to facilitate handling and cleaningNilhospital, patient care, medical equipment

It is understood that it was used in the pottery pit for many years.Skip for moving clay in a clay pit. It has four rail track wheels - it can be tipped to remove clay and one side opens to facilitate this.ceramics, terracotta

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Original hand written letter. Request for sign to facilitate directions to Ringwood greens for the Bowling and Croquet Clubs metropolitan visitors. Letter signed by Joseph Archibald, Acting Hon. Secretary, Ringwood Bowls Club.

This object is Magill's adaptation of the battery handle in the form of an "inserting tracheoscope". Introduced in 1935 for one-lung anaesthesia, it is combined with an endotracheal tube, the central part of which is a latex-covered wire spiral, and a bronchus blocker. In use, the tube was fixed to the holder and the whole apparatus inserted as a ttracheoscope. At the carina, the blocker was inserted into the bronchus and the balloon (now perished in this example) inflated. The holder was then removed leaving the endotracheal tube and blocker in place. The bronchus blocker consists of gum elastic on woven silver wire and has a suction channel opening at the tip. in other stages of development of Magill's laryngoscope, the original pattern blade was adapted to the battery handle, at first in a fixed arrangement and then with interchangeable blades of different sizes. Later still, the folding handle was introduced.This U-shaped chrome plated laryngoscope comprises an endotracheal tube used to facilitate access to the patient's airway, wire spring attachments and a cylindrical handle with provisions for battery to illuminate inside the body during use.Embossed on the central shaft of the item is 'A Charles King, Ltd', the maker's details.laryngoscope, anaesthesia, macgills, chrome, battery, a charles kind ltd

Anisa Sharif is a Melbourne based artist who specialises in glass mosaic. Much of her art is utilised in art-activated initiatives working with marginalised and underprivileged communities. Anisa draws her influence from Moroccan, Indian, Persian and the Art Nouveau​ genres.Mosaic art glass mosaic featuring twin peacocks. The peacock is a repeating theme in Anisa's work and is the artist's way of acknowledging and appreciating the great diversity of wonder and humour in creation. Visitors are encouraged to touch this piece — facilitating a tactile experience of the picture and the mosaic surface.mosaic, peacock, glass, gems

As used by travellers to facilitate repairs on buggywe believe this was manufactured and sold by HOLDENUpright steel carriage jack used circa 1900patent 5190 august 4 91buggy jack, civilian

Metal sheath with a screw just below the throat and a hook or stud to facilitate wearing the sword. The blade's (absent) point is further protected by a metal extension called a drag or shoe. Brownish in colour. Has a large dent on one side.None.scabbard, sheath for sword, bayonet, german

In 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) conducted a Half-Day Seminar for Sports & Arts Groups. The seminar, which was sponsored by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth), was held at AV's headquarters in Elsternwick. Attending were representatives from Table Tennis Victoria, Badminton Victoria, the Victorian Croquet Association, the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria, and VicHealth. This photo depicts AV's Exercise Facilitator, Domenic Trimboli, leading participants in some gentle Stretch Break exercises during the event. A cropped version of this photo (with Domenic cropped out) appears on page 17 of the Vol 11 Issue 4, Summer 1998 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Following Domenic's directions (above) are L-R Graham Lockwood (Table Tennis Victoria) Ann West (Badminton Victoria), and (left) Lee Choon Siauw (VicHealth), George Latham (Victorian Croquet Association) and Michal [sic] Morris (Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria).Colour photo of a small group of people in a large room. One man is standing, and the others are sitting around some tables. They are all stretching their arms above and behind their heads, with their fingers spread out.[On two yellow sticky notes, handwritten in black ink - archivist's notes] See feature in Arth Update Summer 1998 p.17 MIDDLE TRIO [crossed out] L-R Domenic Trimboli (standing) Arthritis Victoria Exercise Facilitator Unidentified (seated left) [crossed out] Graham Lockwood (seated) (Table Tennis Victoria) Lee Choon Siauw (VicHealth) George Latham (Victorian Croquet Assoc.) Michael Morris (Ethnic Communities Council of Vic)arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria (os), arthritis victoria, av, victorian health promotion foundation, stretch breaks, stretching exercises, gentle exercise, domenic trimboli, exercise facilitator, graham lockwood, table tennis victoria, ann west, badminton victoria, lee choon siauw, vichealth, george latham, victorian croquet association, michael morris, ethnic communities council of victoria, arthritis update, 1998

Purchased from an opportunity shop, this dress is a stage costume bearing the label of Bonn & Mackenzie, a prominent UK costume designer from the 1950s to the 1970s. The dress appears to have been worn by June Bronhill (1929-2005), a prominent Australian opera singer and actress, whose name is handwritten on the label. Born June Mary Gough, she began using the stage name of Bronhill in 1952 in honour of her NSW home town of Broken Hill as a form of thanks to the local community who had helped raise money to send her overseas for professional training as a singer. Bronhill trained in London and gained early exposure with the English National Opera. She went on to star in many theatrical productions in Australia and the UK. She moved back to Australia permanently in 1976, and in 1980 was cast in her first television role as Mrs Crawford in the Australian version of 'Are You Being Served?'.Full-length short-sleeved dress of white cotton, lace and nylon, featuring elaborately ruffled sleeves and vertical stripes of lace on the skirt and bodice. The dress is open at the back, fastening with hooks and cotton ties to facilitate quick costume changes.Label, white cotton with red text: "BONN & MACKENZIE LTD. / TEMPLE BAR 1393". Handwritten underneath in black pen: "JUNE BRONHILL".june bronhill, bonn & mackenzie, theatre costume

Until Linton was connected to the statewide electricity grid in 1939, this gas light was used to light the altar at the Presbyterian Church in Linton.Curved gas light wall bracket, ornamented with leaves. One end designed to be attached to a wall, the other end has a valve, presumably to control the flow of gas. Beyond this valve, the end of the fitting is threaded, to facilitate attachment of a glass cover.gas lighting, presbyterian church linton

This series of photos depicts appliances and equipment kept within easy reach in a kitchen. The photos, date-stamped "89 1 5", were taken during a visit to the home of Arthritis Foundation of Victoria member, Margaret. They were taken to accompany an article by Occupational Therapist, Pat Dwyer. Titled, 'Suggestions for independent living', the article and accompanying photo appear on page 10 of the Vol 2 No 1, March 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It outlines the steps taken by Margaret to facilitate the daily challenges of living independently with arthritis. In this photo, a cat sits in front of its food and water bowls - a plastic tub and bucket which have had long strings attached to them. Instead of the arthritic pet-owner having to bend down to the floor to fill the cat's food and water bowls, the container and bucket can be gently lowered or raised to and from the floor, as required, with minimal effort. Although this particular photo was not published, it is a good example of a home-made arthritis aid.B&W photo of a cat sitting in front of a food container and small bucket, both of which have strings attached to them. Behind the container and bucket is a cupboard. The photo is date-stamped "89 1 5" in white text on the bottom left side of the image layer. This self-made kitchen aid is described in an article on page 10 of the March, 1989 edition of Arthritis Update in an article by Occupational Therapist, Pat Dwyer. Titled 'Suggestions for independent living', it outlines the steps taken by Arthritis Foundation member, Margaret, to facilitate the daily tasks involved when living independently.[In blue ink on a yellow sticky note] Cat at feed bowl, strings for hoisting container to bench height are visible.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, pat dwyer, occupational therapist, ot, arthritic aids, kitchen aids, kitchen gadgets, home-made aids, cat bowl, cat, feeding pets, living with arthritis, living independently, pain management, arthritis update, 1989

From USA, relevance is reference to Horticulturists.Sticker in three coloured bands with printed words on each colour. Green, white and brown. Note attached from Gary who facilitated the donation of the item "P. Esdale. For Archive. This is from USA. Late 70's early 80's".HORTICULTURISTS help mother earth give birthsticker, artifact

Postcards collected by W.J.L. Bennetts during WW1. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No. 9886P for details of service for "William John Leslie Bennetts".Booklet of 19 black and white photographic postcards featuring views of Cairo and surrounds. Each postcard is labelled with an explanation of the detail in the scene. Postcards are secured with a metal staple. LH side of each postcard is perforated to facilitate removal for postage. Postcards are separated by a sheet of tissue paper.william john leslie bennetts, alva bennetts, cairo, postcards, ww1

vaporizing kerosene gas lamps of this type were used by track gangers to facilitate night works. Historic - Victorian Railways - Permanent Way and Works - track equipment - Ganger's Lamp made of metal, brass and glass V.R ( and Arrow symbol ) AL 14puffing billy, victorian railways, ganger's lamp

non-fictionA repair Cafe has opened at Strathdon House on the second Saturday of each month (January excepted) from 10 - 2 run by HealthAbility to repair household items.strathdon orchard, healthability

Tour of St Katherine's Anglican Church and cemetery, facilitated by Jan Macdonald as part of the Banyule Winter Arts Festival in the 1990s.2 pages, text only. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery, banyule winter arts festival

Date made May 2005Colour photograph of the rear of the Central Hotel, showing what is left of the building after all the debris was cleared, to facilitate refurbishment and construction of new cafe and bistro. The photo shows all materials used in previous construction of original building, tower and window remain on 1930 frontage. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, construction, restaurant, architecture

Copy forwarded to Ringwood and District Historical Society by the author. The Society is included in Acknowledgements for facilitating access to old local newspapers for research.Season by season history of Croydon Hockeyers Cricket Club between 1967 and 1998, including fixtures, scores and photographs. Full page photo of the club's honour board included on the inside of the back cover.