C 1950's medical equipment, Collected by nursing sister during training in this period.Example of 1950's medical equipment.Container for boracic acid Boracic acid, a non-irritating, non-poisonous & efficacious antiseptic for household and veterinary use.antiseptic powder

This product first manufactured in 1908 however this item was manufactured circa 1920-1930 and marketed as waterproof and free from acid of any description.The requirement of users to be acid free was a historical first for this type of product. Consumer awareness and demand for a better product information statement was at its infant stage and the fore front of modern consumer legislation.Rusted round tin container, originally contained shoe or boot polish manufactured by Nugget.Outside tin trade marked "nugget waterproof black polish (unequalled) free from acid or any description preserving leather from cracking. for patent, glace kid, box calf and other leathers" manufactured in Williamstown Australiacleaning polish, boots and shoes, early consumer warranty

Big Jug with a label of a heart and writing label seems to be covering a older labelAcetic acid

Container of Boracic Acid part of COL021equipment

Tin of Boric Acid Powder part of COL021equipment, 1914, general

Household Items - Sigma Boric Acid Powderstawell

a. A hydrochloric acid reagent bottle,pre 1860.

Bottle 3OZ Boric Acid used part of COL0211914, general

The bottle came from the laboratory at Foster Valley Mill.sulphuric acid N/50textile mills, valley worsted mill

These items were used in the Albion Explosive Factory1/ Pants - The pants are pure wool, They were used in the acid section at all times and other sections where acids were used ie RDX & TNT. A lot of maintenance personl wore these pants when work in the acid areas. To break acid lines for repairs the procedure was to put on PVC pants, coat, safety glasses and hard hat with face shield.|2/ Dark Beret - The heavier and darker beret is of pure wool and was used in the acid section at all times and other sections where acids were used ie RDX & TNT.|3. Light Beret - Is wool and cotton blend and was in all other production sections.1/ Pants - A.G.C.F. 1980 Size 7albion explosive factory, clothing

Tin with hinged lid containing Carbolic soap. Tin is coloured gold, red and white with black lettering. Small white paper label adhering to bottom.Calvert's Medical Soap Pure Carbolic Acid soap, carbolic acid, tin, calverts

Large glass water jug with attached handle, acid etched with flowers and foliage.domestic equipment, food consumption, jugs, old ref number di442

.1 PESTLE WITH BROKEN WOODEN HANDLE CLAY IS STAINED .2 MORTAR WITH POURING LIPWARRANTED ACID PROOF 8 STICKER MARKED : 118local history, medical and surgery, medical

[a] Manilla envelope Handwritten caption 'National Security Regulations Control of Essential Materials order 'Citric Acid' for December 1942. [b] Document enclosed showing estimated use of citric Acid for Aerated water manufacturer by Cohns December 1942bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Green steel foot powder container with white lid with rust on the topFormula: Salicycic Acid 3Y, starch 10Y, Talc 87Yfoot powder

From laboratory at Foster Valley Mill.One litre Sulphuric Acid, W. Pardey & Co., Geelong (label)valley worsted mill

Round tin with 'press in' lid. Grey and white label with black printing.Sigma Boracic Acid. Powder BP 4oz. Nett. Instructions paragraph. Imprinted 119665containers, commercial

Reproduction of painting by Michael Zanzky depicting a tennis player in action. Swirling acid-coloured background. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metal, Glass, Cardboardtennis

Cardboard container with tin lid and base. Yellow, with black printed label. Made by the Nyal Co, Sydney. Contains Boracic Acid, 2 oz size.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Carafe believed to be of the mid to late Victorian era and used as a bedside water carafe however the tumbler is possibly not of the same era could be later. These sets were in fashion from the 1700s filled with water and used if the owner required a drink during the night. however the subject item would have been made after 1850 as glass etching started to be used on glass from around this period.The carafe is most likely a vintage example of a Victorian bedside water container and for that is significant. The item was made in England.Bedside water carafe, onion-shaped, with a glass tumbler. The hand-blown set is clear crystal glass with an acid-etched fern decoration on both pieces. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, carafe and tumbler set, blown glass carafe and tumbler, hand made glass, carafe, tumbler, bedside set

Wilhelm and Marie Wischer were the founding couple of the successful Wischer phosphate and chemical works at Yarraville, Melbourne. They had emigrated from Magdeburg in Germany in the late 19th century and had undertaken the journey to Australia over three months. During this voyage, several passengers had died and a number of babies had been born. The travellers had endured storms, injuries, broken equipment, and numerous other privations. The couple had lived in the suburb of Hawthorn and their family history is documented in a book by John Wischer. The link is in references this document from "Kainos Books" and makes for fascinating reading as it reveals an account of life in Melbourne during the late 19th and early 20th century. The book also gives an account of the Wischer phosphate mining activities on Ocean Island in 1904, Wischer & Co. eventually merged with Mt. Lyell Chemical works.An item giving a snapshot of early industrial life in Melbourne during the late 19th century with also an interesting story of early migration to Australia. The item also makes us aware of the privations early migrants had in trying to establish a life in a new country and how the Wischer family overcame these challenges to establish a very successful business.Jug, clay large with handle glazed screw on stopper. Sulphur Acid Wischer Chemical Company Yarraville printed on side, also a number 5 on the screw lidflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Folded typed A4 document dated 10th January 1941 relating to Cohn production of carbonic acid gas and complying with Commonwealth of Australia 'Security to the Customs' provisions.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Object. Yellow, blue & red cardboard box with partial content of Tromax Brand Powered Boracic Acid. British Pharmacopoeia Standard with directions for use, printed on side.A Product of Sigma Co Ltd. Manufacturing Chemists Melbourne C.1. 3 ozs nett.medicine, first aid, boracic acid