Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Sheet of Thomas Mitchell Tin Smith Headed note paperbusiness documents, thomas mitchell, tinsmith, plumber, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket

J. WEICHARDT TINSMITH, PLUMBER, IRONWORKERS AND CYCLES. TWO WATER TANKS LOADED ON HORSE DRAWN WAGONS WITH EMPLOYER EMPLOYEES AND ONLOOKERS.ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD OF THE BUSINESS SECTION FRASER STREET CLUNES - J. WEICKHARDT - TINSMITH, IRON WORKERS AND CYCLES. TWO WATER TANKS LOADED ON HORSE DRAWN WAGONS WITH EMPLOYEES AND ONLOOKERS.HORNBY CLUNESshops, j. weickhardt, tinsmith, plumber, iron workers and cycles., buildings

A soldering iron is a hand tool used in soldering. It supplies heat to melt solder so that it can flow into the joint between two workpieces. The iron was heated over a fire or in a charcoal brazier. Soldering irons were primarily used by tinsmiths and coppersmiths to work with thin sheet metal. These hand soldering irons have been replaced by electric ones.Used by coppersmiths and tinsmiths and workers in the Kiewa Valley.The soldering irons have a wooden handle, an iron rod and are made of copper at the pointy end (the bit).shaped like a pyramid.soldering iron, hand tool, coppersmith, tinsmith

This anvil was once the property of Warrnambool Ports and Harbours. It is associated with the shipping trade and wold have been used by a blacksmith or tinsmith for forging and shaping metal. According to Pliny, the anvil is supposed to be invented by Cinyra of Cyprus, but it was probably much older. There has been very little change in the basic design of the anvil since Greek and Roman times. This anvil is significant for its association with the local government body of Warrnambool Ports and Harbours, which is of local historic significance. It is also significant for its association with blacksmiths and tinsmiths, which are rare trades today.Anvil, small, for use by blacksmiths and tinsmiths.It was once the property of the Warrnambool Ports and Harbours.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, anvil, blacksmiths, tinsmith, tools, trades, warrnambool ports and harbours

Thomas Scott was a descendant of Sir. Walter Scott (uncle) and the grandfather of Chrissie Ottenback, mother of Mrs Ottenback the producer of tiles we have in the exhibition.|Victoria Road is now Rooks Road.White business card printed in black.Thomas Scott|Victoria Road, Mitcham.|Tinnner an Galvanizer and Manufacturer of Tinsmith's Mountings.|Meat Stands, Gridirons, and every description of light forge work.documents, cards

interior view of tinsmiths shopblack and white photograph original good conditionTin Smiths Shop Circa 1925,Galiers and Klaer

Note written on account paper with R. G. Daniel, Tinsmith, Plumber, Gas Fitter, Bell Hanger, & c. Jun 23 7? CR I beg to tender an apology to ? Owing to business transactions. Signed R. G. Daniel.R. G. Danielsocieties, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - memo, long gully post office store, r g daniel, welch

Hand made metal bucket with spout leade soldered Bucket marked “ 10 - Not for Mineraleol” Metal bucket with spout 10 - Not for Mineraleolpuffing billy, metal bucket with funnel, tinsmith

The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Handwritten letter dated Echuca Sept 22 1871 to Mr Connelly. An order for reflectors for a steamer lamp. Signed John ?. Long, tinsmith, Echuca.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly, connelly, thomas james. plumbers.

Used by Mr E. F. Reynolds, who conducted a hardware and tinsmith shop in Orbost until 1905. He married Elizabeth Davidson.The stereoscope became popular after being exhibited at the Crystal Palace Exhibition in London. The stereoscope is an instrument that unites images that are seen differently by each eye into one image creating a three-dimensional scene that allows the viewer to experience depth. The stereoscope is especially important to landscape photographers helping them to equally represent a landscape from two different points of sight. The stereoscope was a model for the creation of the Viewfinder in the 1950's, a popular children's toy. Small stereoscope with wire rack for viewing photos. Wooden eye mask.stereoscope reynolds-edward audio-visual appliances

Guards Hand Lamp - Tri Colour Harvey, Shaw & Drake 1913 Gills Alley is located between Queen and Elizabeth streets, extending north to a dead-end from Little Collins Street. In 1895, Gills Alley extended through from Little Collins Street to Bourke Street. The Saracen's Head Hotel was located on the corner of Gills Alley and Bourke Street. By 1920, however, the north end of the lane had been closed off, leaving the sole entrance to the lane on Little Collins Street. Gills Alley was at this time the location of several warehouses, showrooms and factories belonging to the Harvey, Shaw and Drake Company.Guards Hand Lamp - Tri Colour Harvey, Shaw & Drake 1913 used by the victorian railwaysTri Colour Harvey, Shaw & Drake 1913 guards hand lamp Made of Metal , brass and glassTri Colour Harvey, Shaw & Drake 1913 puffing billy, guards hand lamp, harvey, shaw and drake company, tinsmith

Mary and Esme Reynolds were the daughters of Edward Reynolds, a tinsmith, who ran a hardware shop in Orbost until 1905. He was married to Elizabeth Davidson.Box of assorted buttons and beads, assorted colours and sizes. Made of glass, plastic and metal.buttons haberdashery costume-accessories

Maurice Moran & Co, Auctioneers Account of Sales of stock in trade, re itemized Tinsmiths tools, Fittings, Sundries etc sold at Mundy St on a/c of Messrs Eldridge & Burnet. Five pages of listed sale items with prices obtained; Includes cost of advertising in Bendigo papers and commission. Dated 21st December 1911.business, auctioneers, bendigo, maurice moran & co

Registration of firms act 1892, form B for registering a new firm about to commence business. Firm name: Eldridge and Burnet. The business is: Ironmongers, Tinsmiths etc. Intend to carry on the business at: Hargreaves Street Bendigo. Signed by Richard Alfred Eldridge of King Street, west Bendigo and John Burnet of White Hills Road. Signed on the 30th October, 1906.business, retail, eldrige and burnet

Receipt issued 24/02/1912 by Anton Meurer Ironmonger, Plumber & Tinsmith, Hot and Cold Water Fitter, Gasfitter and Coppersmith, 198 Mundy Street to Mr Every for 1 Lavatory basin and a lock total 1 pound 12 shillings 6 pence. There is a stamp at bottom Received Payment by Cash with thanks A. Meurer 24/2/1912.business, retail, meurer anton

Used by builders and plumbers to cut tin.Used by Alan Tyers who worked for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Cousin's Regular Pattern. Used by builders and plumbers to cut tin. Regular pattern with straight cutting edge. Best cast steel, black finish, ground blades. 9 inch. When closed blades meet at the point. Handles meet when closed and are curved outwards."J. Cousins & Sons. Sheffield"- Inscribed on handle side of pivot on one side.tinsmith, tin snips, tool, secv, cousin's & sons

Mr Carl Otto (Clyde) Drevermann was born at Lucknow and worked in various parts of Victoria before coming to Orbost in about 1902. In July 1902 he entered into partnership with Mr Edward Fisher Reynolds and the ironmongery, hardware and tinsmithing business was carried on by the new firm as Drevermann and Reynolds. In about 1905 Mr Drevermann assumed proprietorship and the tinsmith and plumbing section of the business was sold off to Mr Edward Swan. The ironmongery, hardware and timber business was known as Carl Dreverman & Co until 1917 when it was changed to Orbost Hardware and Timber Co. This shop had a row of nails on the window sill to prevent people sitting on the ledge. Carl Drevermann was a prominent Orbost identity and the Drevermann family owned the current Orbost Hardware Store for many years. Clyde [Carl] Drevermann died on 15/11/1946 aged 72. He was born in Lucknow and went into partnership with E P Reynolds on 9/8/1902 in Orbost selling furnishings, general ironmongery, furniture and tinsmith items. This partnership did not last long as on 6/9/1902 the shop then operated as Carl Drevermann & Co. later to become the Orbost Hardware & Timber Co. Mr Reynolds relocated the tinsmith part of the business to a new address. Mr Drevermann was a keen motorist and promoter of East Gippsland during the time when motor tourism was in its infancy. ( Lindsay and Noreen Thomson)A small white paper order form. It has black print an details are hand-written.drevermann-carl order-form-book-keeping

Mr Carl Otto (Clyde) Drevermann was born at Lucknow and worked in various parts of Victoria before coming to Orbost in about 1902. In July 1902 he entered into partnership with Mr Edward Fisher Reynolds and the ironmongery, hardware and tinsmithing business was carried on by the new firm as Drevermann and Reynolds. In about 1905 Mr Drevermann assumed proprietorship and the tinsmith and plumbing section of the business was sold off to Mr Edward Swan. The ironmongery, hardware and timber business was known as Carl Dreverman & Co until 1917 when it was changed to Orbost Hardware and Timber Co. This shop had a row of nails on the window sill to prevent people sitting on the ledge. He married Carrie Bird and had children: Molly and Bill. Carl died in 1946.This is a pictorial record of a general store in early Orbost. It carried general merchandise, a variety of goods and staples needed by the surrounding community. The rural general store played a vital in regional communities throughout the 19th century and into the 20th century.. A black / white photograph of the inside of a shop with many good displayed on the floor, walls and ceiling.on back - "In Dreverman's shop"dreverman-carl-orbost shops-hardware-general

Mr Carl Otto (Clyde) Drevermann was born at Lucknow and worked in various parts of Victoria before coming to Orbost in about 1902. In July 1902 he entered into partnership with Mr Edward Fisher Reynolds and the ironmongery, hardware and tinsmithing business was carried on by the new firm as Drevermann and Reynolds. In about 1905 Mr Drevermann assumed proprietorship and the tinsmith and plumbing section of the business was sold off to Mr Edward Swan. The ironmongery, hardware and timber business was known as Carl Dreverman & Co until 1917 when it was changed to Orbost Hardware and Timber Co. This shop had a row of nails on the window sill to prevent people sitting on the ledge. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex.This item is an example of the book-keeping of an early 20th century Orbost business and is a useful research tool. A white paper account with red lines and black print. Details are hand-written. It is from Carl Drevermann, Furnishings and General Ironmongers, to R. Cameron.

Corner of Main & Wimmera Streets looking West. 1878. Union Hotel or Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel , Stawell Town Hall, Grocer, A. Brown Wholesale Retail, McAlpine Tinsmith Plumber, J. Porch Draper, Chemist, Methodist Church roofline. Stawell Post Office, Akins Seedsman and Stationer.Victorian Views. C. Herbert, Photo. Stawell 1878stawell business streetscape

The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Letter headed Ballarat, December 6th, regarding the recommendation of two workmen who would be willing to come to Bendigo. The letter is from: Thomas Stewart, Tinsmith, Plank Road, Ballarat East, Post Office to be collected for. The letter is two columns on either side of the paper. There is a calculation written on the third side.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly, connelly, thomas james. plumbers.

E. Swan (of Bairnsdale) purchased the Orbost Tank Factory from Mr E. F. Reynolds. Swan was a tinsmith, coppersmith, plumber, zinc and iron worker who specialised in repairing tanks. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex.This item is an example of the book-keeping of an Orbost business in the early 20th century and is a useful research tool.A very stained shite paper account with black print and red lines from E. Swan, Orbost Tank Factory, to R. Cameron.swan-e. cameron-robert-pullar

Main St. looking East. Large two story building is the Post Office. 1878. Star Hotel in middle of road on the hill. Buildings from left Brown Produce Merchant, McAlpine Bros Tinsmith Plumbers, J. Porch Draper, Chemist, Stawell Post Office, Akins Seedsman Stationer, Grocer, Herbert Photo Studio's, T. Browns Timber Yard, Star Hotel. Victorian Views. C. Herbert, Photo. Stawell 1878stawell businesses streetscape