Christmas recipes; compiled by the Gas and Fuel Corporation Home Service Advisors.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis16p. illus.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, gas cooking, christmas cooking

First edition of a Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria Cookbook.314 p. hardback. .Black text on white paper, colour cardboard cover.cookery books, gas cookery

Black and white photograph of a Gas and Fuel employee using a device called a 'sniffer' which is used to detect gas leaks. His work vehicle is on the road to the left of the photograph. The Gas and Fuel Corporation was situated in Rooks Road - 1994gas supply, gas and fuel corporation of victoria

Written of back of photograph: "L to R. Councillors: Elliot, Hill, Mr. Cole (Gas & Fuel), Cr. G. Lavis". Stamp on back of photograph reads, 'Edwin G. Adamson, A.R.P.S. Chartres House, 165 Collins St. Melbourne'.

Black and white photographImage shows the Gas and Fuel float advertising the future use of gas.

Construction of Gas&Fuel headquarters.Fujibuildings, gas company, gas & fuel bendigo

Photo of new Gas & Fuel Building.Kodakbusiness, retail, gas and fuel

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Sad-irons or "solid" irons were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash.. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The handle was removed from the cool iron and re- attached to remove the hot iron from the fire. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer. Thomas Fletcher (1840-1903). By 1880s he had a gas appliance manufactory in Thynne Street, Warrington. By 1895 the company had become Fletcher Russell and Co Gas Engineers, his firm having merged with Alexander and William Russell of Pendleton Iron Works. Circa 1950, the firm merged into Radiation Ltd which was later acquired by 'TI New World'; 1902: Fletcher, Russell & Co. Ltd., Palatine Works, Warrington In 1880 gas -fuelled irons were connected by rubber tubing to the gas light-fittings of the house or to gas canisters. However , not many houses had access to a gas supply until much later and this iron was popular in 1920’sThese sad irons remind us of the difficult circumstances experienced in their daily routines by the pioneers and early settlers of Moorabbin Shire The family of Miss M Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.A gas-fuelled flat iron, made in USA , It would have been attached to a gas hose fitting that was also used at night for light in the house. There is a small chimney to allow for air and to try to control the amount of heat in the iron. A 'shield' is under the leather covered handle to protect the user's hand from the heat, however it is made of copper metal - a heat conductor.FLETCHER RUSSELL CO. / LIM/ PATENT/ WARRINGTON on right side of handle 'Registered' on left side of handle ' Fletcher Russell Co L / Warrington, Manchester / & London.sad iron, kitchen equipment, fletcher russell co. ltd., england, warrington, manchester, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, sewing, craftwork, clothing, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, fireplaces, stoves, domestic gas supply, gas-light, gas cannisters

Group of people in front of new Gas & Fuel Building.Kodakbusiness, retail, gas and fuel

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Gas and fuel of Victoria showroom. Date and location unknownKodakbusiness, retail, gas and fuel showroom

Construction of Gas&Fuel headquarters. Side view of the building.Fujibuildings, gas company, gas & fuel bendigo

Construction of Gas&Fuel headquarters. Side view of the building.Fujibuildings, gas company, gas & fuel bendigo

Construction of Gas&Fuel headquarters. Rear view of the buildingFujibuildings, gas company, gas & fuel bendigo

Photo of cardboard box with the words ''Gas&Fuel Bendigo'' on it.Kodakbusiness, retail, gas and fuel

Gas and Fuel Building Site - Date and location UnknownFujicolorbuildings, commercial, gas and fuel

Construction of Gas&Fuel headquarters. Side view of the finished building.Fujibuildings, gas company, gas & fuel bendigo