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Kew Historical Society IncEquipment, ACME, The ACME British Made Wringer, 1920-1929
... The ACME British Made Wringer..."ACME M 14 A WRINGER / ROLLS 14" / ROLLS 14" "THE ACME BRITISH MADE WRINGER / THE WRINGER WITH THE FIVE YEARS GUARANTEE" "USE THIS BOARD FOR MANGLING ONLY / IT FITS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WRINGER / CLOTHES SHOULD BE FOLDED CAREFULLY AND MANGLED SLIGHTLY DAMP. ...ACME...Hand operated. The ACME British Made Wringer Equipment Equipment ACME ...A large device for drying laundry consisting of two rollers between which the wet laundry is squeezed (or wrung); a mangle. American English uses the term 'wringer' whereas UK English uses the term 'mangle'. Later devices were typically electrified.Intact item of household (laundry) equipment.Domestic laundry equipment. Wringer of Mangle. Two rollers in Metal frame. Hand operated."ACME M 14 A WRINGER / ROLLS 14" / ROLLS 14" "THE ACME BRITISH MADE WRINGER / THE WRINGER WITH THE FIVE YEARS GUARANTEE" "USE THIS BOARD FOR MANGLING ONLY / IT FITS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WRINGER / CLOTHES SHOULD BE FOLDED CAREFULLY AND MANGLED SLIGHTLY DAMP. EVEN IF YOU ARE GOING TO IRON IT WILL SAVE HALF THE LABOUR IF YOU MANGLE FIRST." "TESTED AND APPROVED SERIAL No.166 / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE LONDON / Conducted By GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE MAGAZINE." acme wringer, mangle, laundry equipment -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Newspaper The Standard 1987 ACME, March 11 1987
... Newspaper The Standard 1987 ACME...This paper which is a supplement to the Warrnambool Standard presents events and information regarding the Acme Field Days. The Acme Field Days are held each year at Allansford beginning in 1982 and continuing to the present day. ...Warrnambool Standard. Acme Field Days Wednesday March 11, 1987...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This paper which is a supplement to the Warrnambool Standard presents events and information regarding the Acme Field Days. The Acme Field Days are held each year at Allansford beginning in 1982 and continuing to the present day. ...This paper which is a supplement to the Warrnambool Standard presents events and information regarding the Acme Field Days. The Acme Field Days are held each year at Allansford beginning in 1982 and continuing to the present day. Exhibitors and companies from all over the state display their wares at the field days and the three day event usually attracts large numbers of visitors, many of whom come from the agricultural industries. A record of a local event which contains articles and farm practices of the time as well as a comprehensive collection of advertisements from local businesses.Newspaper with coloured photograph on man head and shoulders shot in overalls, with sprig of green across right side of page. Text in brown. Date in brown at bottom of page. Back cover has bright blue border with pink and black text. 32 pages Warrnambool Standard. Acme Field Days Wednesday March 11, 1987warrnambool, warrnambool standard march 1987, acme field days 1987 -
National Wool MuseumBook, Acme supplement: an addenda to the acme commodity and phrase code
... Acme supplement: an addenda to the acme commodity and phrase code..."Acme supplement:an addenda to the acme commodity and phrase code...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula "Acme supplement:an addenda to the acme commodity and phrase code ..."Acme supplement:an addenda to the acme commodity and phrase code."- Acme Code Company.wool marketing wool brokering wool - transportation wool sales, wool marketing, wool brokering, wool - transportation, wool sales -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, W Dawson, “Acme” Ladies Cricket Team 1905, 1905
... “Acme” Ladies Cricket Team 1905...“Acme” Ladies Cricket Team 1905 Newspaper article attached. ...Thirty years ago the Acme Ladies Cricket team flourished at Stawell. ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians “Acme” Ladies Cricket Team 1905 Newspaper article attached. ...“Acme” Ladies Cricket Team 1905 Newspaper article attached. The Sun News-Pictorial Thursday, June 20, 1935Two very similar photographs of group of ladies standing on and in front of House verandah. Two ladies have cricket bats and lady at centre has white dress. Plus newspaper clipping including clipped copy of first photo. First photo has 13 ladies in it second has 17 ladies.Women who played cricket in Stawell 30 years ago. Thirty years ago the Acme Ladies Cricket team flourished at Stawell. How many of them play cricket now? Members shown are Misses Adelene MacPherson, Flo Marshall, Mab Naylor, Ellie Troutbeck, Eth. Childe, Emm. Childe. Sis. Menzies. Bess Childe, Rube Allingham; Mrs. Marshall White, president; Misses Bel Dawson, Allie Matthews and Gertie Whiteside. stawell sport -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Functional object - Laundry Eqipment , 'ACME' clothes wringer, mid 20thC
... This ACME portable clothes wringer could be attached to a wash trough or hand washing machine to remove excess water from the washing. ...ACME 14 INCH / on hand crank is list of patents for Great Britain, USA, Aust. ...ACME Pty Ltd...Functional object Laundry Eqipment , 'ACME' clothes wringer ACME Pty Ltd ...This ACME portable clothes wringer could be attached to a wash trough or hand washing machine to remove excess water from the washing. It was much less cumbersome that the earlier Mangles used for this purposeMost homes of 20th C in City of Moorabbin would have had one of these ACME wringers . It greatly eased the washday burden of the women. The Exchange Hotel Nepean Highway Cheltenham was a well established meeting place for Moorabbin Shire settlers by 1915A metal clothes wringer with side hand crank and 2 rollers that could be attached by screw clamps to a wash trough or washing machine for removing excess water from washing. The pressure of 2 rollers was controlled by a screw on the top of machine that could be loosened or tightened according to the material being passed through.ACME 14 INCH / on hand crank is list of patents for Great Britain, USA, Aust. NZ, Germany, Belgium, Sweden moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, laundry equipment, washing, washing mangles, washing machines -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionDrawing, ACME, Design for Combined Hot and Cold Seawater and Swimming Baths - Portland, c. 1888
... ...ACME...Top Left - ACME Design for Combined Hot and Cold Seawater and Swimming Baths / Portland In handwriting to the right of the plan ' Agreed to and adopted by the Council of the Borough of Portland on the 30th May 1888'...ACME...Design for Combined Hot and Cold Seawater and Swimming Baths - Portland Drawing ACME ...Drawing/plan showing the design for the Portland Seabaths. At the top of the plans is the side elevation titled underneath, below is the front elevation and at the bottom the whole plan from the top. The scale is 16 feet to 1 inch. There is also an image of the Wilson Donkey Pump.Top Left - ACME Design for Combined Hot and Cold Seawater and Swimming Baths / Portland In handwriting to the right of the plan ' Agreed to and adopted by the Council of the Borough of Portland on the 30th May 1888'portland sea baths, seawater baths, acme, design, plan -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMagazine (Item) - Acme Aircraft Parts Magazine, Acme Aircraft Parts, Inc. United States Navy Airplane - Type PB4Y-2 Privateer
... Acme Aircraft Parts, Inc. United States Navy Airplane - Type PB4Y-2 Privateer...Acme Aircraft Parts Inc...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Acme Aircraft Parts Inc Acme Aircraft Parts, Inc. ...Acme Aircraft Parts Inc -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFinancial record - Kalamazoo - Acme Visible Card Book, c. 1930s
... Kalamazoo - Acme Visible Card Book ...Details for each customer provided on individual cards. "KALAMAZOO - ACME / Visible Card Equipment / THE "RAPID SIGHT" METHOD / Kalamazoo (AUST.) ...Mann & Sons General Store, High Street, Wodonga, in 1934-35 for customers with surnames from K to P. Kalamazoo - Acme Visible Card Book Financial record Kalamazoo - Acme Visible Card Book ...Part of the 'Mann' collection in the Wodonga Historical Society, used for accounting in the J. Mann & Sons General Store in High Street, Wodonga in 1934-35. J. Mann and Sons was first established as a farm produce store in 1921. The range of products was extended in the 1930s and included groceries and hardware, as well as the first petrol bowser in Wodonga outside the store. After WWII, the premises were extended and the range of products continued to increase. In the 1960s the Mann Family opened a new supermarket in Wodonga, in addition to the hardware business, providing steel, plumbing and industrial supplies, and they employed over 100 people at one stage. With changes in the retail industry, the Mann Family sold the main hardware business to Bunnings and the steel and rural produce business to the Kelly brothers in 2006.Local significance due to its use in the J. Mann & Sons General Store in High St, Wodonga and association with the prominent Mann family. National significance as kalamazoos were manufactured by an Australian company and used in the 1930s for accounting purposes by local businesses.Visible card book or kalamazoo used by the accounts department of J. Mann & Sons General Store, High Street, Wodonga, in 1934-35 for customers with surnames from K to P.Details for each customer provided on individual cards. "KALAMAZOO - ACME / Visible Card Equipment / THE "RAPID SIGHT" METHOD / Kalamazoo (AUST.) LTD. / SYDNEY - MELBOURNE - BRISBANE - ADELAIDE"mann, accounting, financial record, high street wodonga, wodonga, commerce, business, kalamazoo, general store, j. mann & sons -
Federation University Historical CollectionEquipment - Object, Whistle used by Margaret Bennett
... Engraved with 'The Acme Thunderer', Made in England...Acme...Whistle used by Margaret Bennett Equipment Object Acme ...Margaret Bennett was a student at the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. She was Drum Major for the Ballarat Ladies' Pipe Band from 1950-1975.Metal whistle on a long metal chain. Engraved with 'The Acme Thunderer', Made in Englandballarat, margaret bennett, alumni, whistle, metal whistle -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBadge Display
... On case: ACME SHOWCARD CO LTD Makers Glebe Road London E8...ACME Showcard Co Ltd...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne On case: ACME SHOWCARD CO LTD Makers Glebe Road London E8 Display of metal unit badges in small wooden glass fronted case. ...Display of metal unit badges in small wooden glass fronted case. Case has two folding supports on back. Badges are mounted on felt backing. Includes hat badges of RAAC, 1AR, HRL, PWLH, 2 CAV, 3 Cav, 4 Cav. Chaplains, Dental, Service Corps, Education, Sigs, Catering, Medical, Nursing, RAR, INt, Ord, MP, Psych, Pay, Band, Survey and shoulder titles of RAAC, 1AR, PWLH, PSYCH, AABC, RASVY and RAAPC. On case: ACME SHOWCARD CO LTD Makers Glebe Road London E8 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Lamp chimney, ACME, n.d
... Front: MADE IN THE / TRADE MARK / ACME / LEAD FLINT / U.S. OF AMERICA / DUPLEX (stamp, upper edge)...ACME...Functional object Lamp chimney ACME ...Glass lamp chimney, lead flint glass.Front: MADE IN THE / TRADE MARK / ACME / LEAD FLINT / U.S. OF AMERICA / DUPLEX (stamp, upper edge) -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyWhistle, J. Hudson & Co Ltd, Estimated date: 20th Century?
... ACME Thunderer Whistle with cork pea. Ring fitment at top to hang. ...THE ACME / THUNDERER / MADE IN / ENGLAND...Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street Anglesea great-ocean-road ACME Thunderer J. Hudson & Co Whistles THE ACME / THUNDERER / MADE IN / ENGLAND ACME Thunderer Whistle with cork pea. ...ACME Thunderer Whistle with cork pea. Ring fitment at top to hang. Silver coloured base metal body.THE ACME / THUNDERER / MADE IN / ENGLANDacme thunderer, j. hudson & co, whistles -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Objects
... ACME Field Day is an expo event where exhibitors, particularly from the agricultural sector, can display and promote their products. ...[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] ACME Field Day - Timboon...This photo depicts the Healthy Bones Bus set up at an ACME Field Day at Timboon. arthritis foundation of victoria afv osteoporosis victoria ov arthritis victoria av acme field day healthy bones bus outreach education information stall healthy food heathy diet calcium bone health strong bones timboon moyne shire sponsorship partnership C2000s [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] ACME Field Day - Timboon COL photo of a large van parked on the grass. ...ACME Field Day is an expo event where exhibitors, particularly from the agricultural sector, can display and promote their products. In the early 2000s, Arthritis Victoria brought its Healthy Bones Bus to an Acme Field Day event in Timboon to spread the 'strong bones, healthy joints' message to south west Victoria. This initiative was made possible through a partnership with the Moyne Shire Council. This photo depicts the Healthy Bones Bus set up at an ACME Field Day at Timboon.COL photo of a large van parked on the grass. Wide double doors on the side of the van are open, displaying the text "Arthritis Victoria 1800 011 041" on one door, and "Osteoporosis Victoria 1800 011 041" (partially obscured) on the other door. Inside the van, there are built-in cupboards, shelves displaying brochures and fact sheets, a small table, and two air conditioning units up high on one wall. In front of the van, next to the retractable metal steps, there is a small table covered with a bright blue tablecloth. On it, there is a range of healthy food items such as cereals, various types of milk, cheeses, a plastic ice cream container, some canned food, and some fresh fruit. Next to the table, there is a bright blue fabric deck chair.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] ACME Field Day - Timboonarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, acme field day, healthy bones bus, outreach, education, information stall, healthy food, heathy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, timboon, moyne shire, sponsorship, partnership, c2000s -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMixed media - Framed photographs and boomerang, Acme Picture Framing, c2015
... Acme Picture Framing...Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. aboriginal 9 platoon wangaratta no 9 camp 9 Platoon Wangaratta Large timber frame with orange mount containing boomerang three flags six photographs and narrative plaques Mixed media Framed photographs and boomerang Acme Picture Framing ...Dedication to the Aboriginal soldiers who formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. Aboriginals from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940. 7 of the 13 who enlisted in June 1940 were discharged as members of the 2/23rd Battalion. 10 were discharged on the 22/3/1941 as Services No Longer Required, 1 discharged in November 1940, 1 in January 1941 and another in April 1941. Dedication to Aboriginal soldiers who formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time.Large timber frame with orange mount containing boomerang three flags six photographs and narrative plaques9 Platoon Wangarattaaboriginal, 9 platoon, wangaratta, no 9 camp -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchFlag - Framed Flag
... Acme Picture Framing...Metal plaque attached on lower right corner Flag Framed Flag Acme Picture Framing ...Turkish Flag donated to Wangaratta RSL by Kemal Ozberk a visiting Rotarian from Turkey in 2013Black timber frame containing red cloth with a white star and large crescent shape. Metal plaque attached on lower right cornerPlaque - Donated by Kemal Ozberk, a Turkish Rotarian who visited Wangaratta during a friendship exchange in 2013turkish, flag -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchEssay - Framed essay, The Battle of Australia
... Acme Picture Framing...The attack left hundreds of servicemen and civilians dead, and countless others injured. darwin australia bombing ww2 japanese 1942 The Battle of Australia Bombs Over Darwin Brown timber frame and green mount and cream colourd paper with green text and sketches of flying planes The Battle of Australia Essay Framed essay Acme Picture Framing ...Item detailing events of the 19th February 1942 when Darwin was bombed on two separate occasions by Japanese air raids.On 19 February 1942 Darwin was bombed by two separate Japanese air raids becoming the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia. The attack left hundreds of servicemen and civilians dead, and countless others injured.Brown timber frame and green mount and cream colourd paper with green text and sketches of flying planes The Battle of Australia Bombs Over Darwindarwin, australia, bombing, ww2, japanese, 1942 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Framed embroidered cloth
... Acme Picture Framing...Memorabilia Framed embroidered cloth Acme Picture Framing ...The embroideries were machine chained onto colourful cotton sateen (often mistakenly thought to be silk) and usually bear the words 'Souvenir of Egypt' and a year date. Most have a distinctly Egyptian flavour and show the pyramids, camels or date palms. Others show images associated with different armies (such as the Australian Rising Sun Badge, New Zealand General Service Badge or British unit badges) or nations (such as the Australian coat of arms). However, during WW2 they were usually embroidered on black velveteen and the variety of images was not as great as had been available during the First World War. These types of souvenirs were very popular with Australian troops; they were easy to send home and were colourful. The vendors would have a number of designs for sale already machine embroidered, from which the soldier could select and then personalise with a date or message.Black and gold timber frame containing rectangular black cloth edged in light blue fringe. Machine embroidered on the cloth is image of rising sun badge with a camel and pyramids either side. Souvenir of Egypt 1941 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces1941, ww2, embroidered souvenir, egypt -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Framed embroidered cloth
... Acme Picture Framing...The vendors would have a number of designs for sale already machine embroidered, from which the soldier could select and then personalise with a date or message. palestine 1941 souvenir embroidered cloth Souvenir Of Palestine 1941 Australia Commonwealth Military Forces Brown timber frame containing dark green square silk cloth edged with gold fringe, embroidered with two flap poles either side of rising sun crest/badge above two red hearts Souvenir Framed embroidered cloth Acme Picture Framing ...A related souvenir from the Second Word War is the colourful 'Souvenir of Palestine'. Like the First World War Egyptian embroideries, they used cotton sateen in a range of bright colours (although sometimes velveteen was used instead) and bear the words 'Souvenir of Palestine', a year date, and sometimes a personal message, as well as images of specific mosques or landmarks, camels, goats and date palms. The Palestinian souvenirs were often seen displayed for sale outside houses in country villages These types of souvenirs were very popular with Australian troops; they were easy to send home and were colourful. The vendors would have a number of designs for sale already machine embroidered, from which the soldier could select and then personalise with a date or message. Brown timber frame containing dark green square silk cloth edged with gold fringe, embroidered with two flap poles either side of rising sun crest/badge above two red heartsSouvenir Of Palestine 1941 Australia Commonwealth Military Forcespalestine, 1941, souvenir, embroidered cloth -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesFilm - Video recording, ACME - Victor Company of Japan Ltd, Video Burnley College, 1860-1969
... ACME - Victor Company of Japan Ltd...Video Burnley College Film Video recording ACME - Victor Company of Japan Ltd ...Video copy of a film made in the 1960's probably, about 5 minutes long. Brief picture of Burnley at that time (College grounds, students and staff) and refers to its activities in the early days. Includes photographs which are held in the Archives from the 1860's on.burnley history, students, staff, garden views, activities -
Mont De LanceySpanner, Acme Co
... Acme Co....Feb. 27 1883 Metal adjustable spanner, with a centre adjusting screw, and a twisted handle. Spanner Acme Co. ...Metal adjustable spanner, with a centre adjusting screw, and a twisted handle.Pate. Feb. 27 1883 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed Photograph, Peter Cardwell
... Acme Picture Framing...In 2012 in recognition of his long service he was appointed Life Member of the RSL. peter cardwell wangaratta rsl RAN Peter L CARDWELL Appointed Life Member of the RSL in December 2012 Brown timber look frame inner edge gold painted with photograph of male wearing service medals Peter Cardwell Photograph Framed Photograph Acme Picture Framing ...Peter was born on 16/4/1950 at Corryong before moving to Barnawatha, Wodonga then Wangaratta in 1963. On the 5/1/1966 he joined the RAN as a junior recruit HMAS Leeuwin W.A. On 1/1/1967 he joined HMAS Yarra - Far East Strategic Reserve and Vietnam. Arriving back in Australia on 1/1/1968 he was posted to HMAS Watson in NSW. In 1969 he volunteered for submarine training in the UK at HMS Dolphin (Gosport). Joined HMS/m Onyx (3rd squadron at Faslane Scotland (Garelock Head) (HMS Neptune) On returning to Australia in 1971 posted to HMAS Platypus and HMAS/m Otway. In 1973 Peter was posted to HMAS Sydney - later decommissioned - then HMAS Torrens. Following the Royal Tour Pacific Islands in 1974 he joining the Naval Police in 1975 specialising in Fire fighting. Peter was discharged whilst still in hospital from the RAN in 1983 following a serious motor cycle accident in 1982. In 1984 on his return to Wangaratta he rejoined the RSL and held the office of Secretary for 10 years and Welfare/Pensions Officer for 22 years. In 2012 in recognition of his long service he was appointed Life Member of the RSL.Brown timber look frame inner edge gold painted with photograph of male wearing service medalsPeter L CARDWELL Appointed Life Member of the RSL in December 2012peter cardwell, wangaratta rsl, ran -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkEquipment - Clothes wringer, Acme Wringers Ltd, mid 19th century
... Acme Wringers Ltd...Equipment Clothes wringer Acme Wringers Ltd ...Hand operated clothes wringer, white enameled steel with red and chrome detailing. Two screw attachments for mounting on a trough, white rubber rollers with screw adjustment, wooden handle on hand crank, two fold-up grey and white guides on either side. -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - SHAFT OF THE SPEAR, GREGORY GRANTHAM, 2004
... ...ACME PUBLISHING COMPANY...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne SHAFT OF THE SPEAR Book SHAFT OF THE SPEAR GREGORY GRANTHAM ACME PUBLISHING COMPANY ... -
Mont De LanceyTie press
... Acme wooden inlaid tie press, with metal hinges....Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges neckties neckwear presses Acme wooden inlaid tie press, with metal hinges. ...Acme wooden inlaid tie press, with metal hinges.neckties, neckwear, presses -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageMegaphone
... Megaphone or loud hailer, galvanised metal with handle & ACME STENTOR marked...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village megaphone loud hailer Megaphone or loud hailer, galvanised metal with handle & ACME STENTOR marked Megaphone ...Megaphone or loud hailer, galvanised metal with handle & ACME STENTOR markedflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, megaphone, loud hailer -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyWringer - washing clothes
... "Acme" in red on the middle of the top front and "Acme" in white in the middle of the top of the back....This wringer was used by a resident of the Mount Beauty township during the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in the 1940's and 1950's. washing machine; ringer; Mount Beauty; laundry; "Acme" in red on the middle of the top front and "Acme" in white in the middle of the top of the back. ...Wringers were used to wring clothes dry after washing. This is a manual one that can be attached to a trough or container that holds the washing. Later on washing machines were made with the wringer already attached and were operated by electricity. Afterwards washing machines spun the clothes dry as part of their cycle.This wringer was used by a resident of the Mount Beauty township during the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in the 1940's and 1950's. White metal machine with 2 adjoining cloth cylinders in the middle. The metal rectangular shape forms a frame around the cylinders which have a metal shield above them and a metal flap below them. At the bottom, on each side is a protruding metal vice enabling the machine to be attached to a container. On one side is a lever with a wooden handle that can be wound around to rotate the cylinders towards each other."Acme" in red on the middle of the top front and "Acme" in white in the middle of the top of the back.washing machine; ringer; mount beauty; laundry; -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - WHISTLE, Pre WW2
... On whistle, "The ACME Referee"...Hanson VX111070, refer Cat No 5646.3P for his service details. accessory whistle On whistle, "The ACME Referee" Whistle metal silver colour with a long brown plaited lanyard. ...Item is possibly from Boy Scouts days, use is debateable re any military connection. In collection relating to Capt R.A. Hanson VX111070, refer Cat No 5646.3P for his service details.Whistle metal silver colour with a long brown plaited lanyard.On whistle, "The ACME Referee"accessory, whistle -
Mont De LanceyLemon Cutter and Squeezer, F.F. Adams & Co, Circa 1888
... 'Acme' cast iron lemon cutter and squeezer, hand operated with a wooden handle, on a wooden base....Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Juicers 'Acme' cast iron lemon cutter and squeezer, hand operated with a wooden handle, on a wooden base. ...'Acme' cast iron lemon cutter and squeezer, hand operated with a wooden handle, on a wooden base.juicers -
Orbost & District Historical Societywhistle, C1930's
... ACME GUIDE Made in England...This whistle used by an Orbost local reflects the history of this group which still operates in Orbost. whistle Acme-whistle girl-guides ACME GUIDE Made in England A silver cylinder shaped metal whistle with a ring at the top for attaching to a belt. ...This whistle was owned by Nancye Wallace (nee Warren) and used in the girl Guides when she was a guide leader. Established in 1910, Girl Guiding is now one of the largest all female organisations in the world. It is designed for girls, young and not-so-young women to join and enjoy a program of informal learning, opportunities, fun, personal development and friendship. (ref. Girl Guides Victoria). This whistle used by an Orbost local reflects the history of this group which still operates in Orbost.A silver cylinder shaped metal whistle with a ring at the top for attaching to a belt. The whistle has a waisted tubular mouthpiece and the opposite end has a post mounted on a a metal ring for attachment to a lanyard.ACME GUIDE Made in Englandwhistle acme-whistle girl-guides -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumWhistle
... The Acme Thunderer. Made in England...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Survival whistle former possession of WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. whistle acme thunderer The Acme Thunderer. Made in England Silver whistle with key ring attached and small unattached ball housed in body. ...Survival whistle former possession of WW2 ex RAAF serviceman.Silver whistle with key ring attached and small unattached ball housed in body.The Acme Thunderer. Made in Englandwhistle, acme thunderer
