Showing 365 items matching "axe"
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Federation University Historical CollectionEquipment - Ethnograpgic Material, Axe blanks
... Axe blanks...axe...The axes were often finished away fro the quarry....Three stone axe blanks...The axes were often finished away fro the quarry. axe tool aboriginal Three stone axe blanks Axe blanks Equipment Ethnograpgic Material ...Axe blanks are pieces of stone that Aboriginal people chipped into a basic shape at stone quarries and sharpened by rubbing the edges over sandstone. Axe blanks were made by striking larke flakes of stone from rocky outcrops, then roughly sharpening them. The axes were often finished away fro the quarry.Three stone axe blanksaxe, tool, aboriginal -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper Cutting, Ringwood "Don't Axe This Tree" article (Herald c 1965)
... Ringwood "Don't Axe This Tree" article (Herald c 1965)...Front page of newspaper 'The Herald' with article on photograph of tree in Ringwood about 1965. Photocopy. 'Don't Axe This Tree' +Additional Keywords: Hubbard / Benjamin / Kearsley / Nevitt / Grey, Mr...'Don't Axe This Tree'...Photocopy. 'Don't Axe This Tree' +Additional Keywords: Hubbard / Benjamin / Kearsley / Nevitt / Grey, Mr Ringwood "Don't Axe This Tree" article (Herald c 1965) Newspaper Cutting ...The 60ft high tree - a yellow box gum was due to be removed from Whitehorse Road for the duplication of the road. Despite protests, the tree was removed.Front page of newspaper 'The Herald' with article on photograph of tree in Ringwood about 1965. Photocopy. 'Don't Axe This Tree' +Additional Keywords: Hubbard / Benjamin / Kearsley / Nevitt / Grey, Mr'Don't Axe This Tree' -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Haeusler Collection Steel Axe early 1900s
... Haeusler Collection Steel Axe early 1900s...axe...The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s."" This axe belonged to Louis Haeusler (b.1878) and is one of the many objects in the Haeusler Collection that represent home and farm life in early twentieth century Wodonga. ...A steel axe with wooden handle. The handle is engraved with crosses. ...Haeusler Collection Steel Axe early 1900s Functional object Haeusler Collection Steel Axe early 1900s ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s."" This axe belonged to Louis Haeusler (b.1878) and is one of the many objects in the Haeusler Collection that represent home and farm life in early twentieth century Wodonga. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, agricultural history and social history. A steel axe with wooden handle. The handle is engraved with crosses. The axe bears scuff and scratch marks from use. Crosses engraved on wooden handle axe, farm, wood, wood chopping, haeusler, haeusler collection -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Haeusler Collection Steel Axe early 1900s
... Haeusler Collection Steel Axe early 1900s...axe...The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s."" This axe belonged to Louis Haeusler (b.1878) and is one of the many objects in the Haeusler Collection that represent home and farm life in early twentieth century Wodonga....Steel axe with wooden handle from the Haeusler Collection...It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, agricultural history and social history. axe farm wood wood chopping haeusler haeusler collection wodonga Steel axe with wooden handle from the Haeusler Collection Haeusler Collection Steel Axe early 1900s Functional object Haeusler Collection Steel Axe early 1900s ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s."" This axe belonged to Louis Haeusler (b.1878) and is one of the many objects in the Haeusler Collection that represent home and farm life in early twentieth century Wodonga.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, agricultural history and social history.Steel axe with wooden handle from the Haeusler Collectionaxe, farm, wood, wood chopping, haeusler, haeusler collection, wodonga -
Highett RSL Sub Branch IncBadge - Mounted Badge for the Pioneer Regiment (world War 1), Crossed Axe [Pioneer Regiment]
... Crossed Axe [Pioneer Regiment]...Double Axe mounted on disc...Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc 1 Station St Highett melbourne None Double Axe mounted on disc Crossed Axe [Pioneer Regiment] Badge Mounted Badge for the Pioneer Regiment (world War 1) ...Double Axe mounted on discNone -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageTool - Axe
... Axe......axe...Axe; may have been used as a fire axe. Pole axe with axe head and spike, and flared wooden handle. ...Pole axe with axe head and spike, and flared wooden handle. ...Axe; may have been used as a fire axe. Pole axe with axe head and spike, and flared wooden handle. Section on axe head has been soldered back on. Inscription is stamped on the head. Made in London, UK. Stamped on head "LONDON AFS 20733"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, axe, fireman's tool -
The Dunmoochin FoundationOil Painting, Male Nude - Double Axe Head, 1984
... Male Nude - Double Axe Head...Painting of a male nude holding a double axe head, seated in a claw foot chair in front of an ironwork gate. ...Male Nude - Double Axe Head Oil Painting Clifton Pugh ...Painting of a male nude holding a double axe head, seated in a claw foot chair in front of an ironwork gate. Signed and dated lower right 'Clifton 28.3.84'. clifton pugh, painting, male nude, gate -
Stawell Historical Society IncDab Wyrrung Greenstone Axe, Hand Axe
... Hand Axe...First People's Stone Axe. Found 1960's Lake Lonsdale by Alan Tangey - Brought home for children. ...Rougher surface holding thumb Indent Hand Axe Dab Wyrrung Greenstone Axe ...First People's Stone Axe. Found 1960's Lake Lonsdale by Alan Tangey - Brought home for children. Mt Dryden quarry was where it came from. Pre European SettlementGreenstone- Oval - Smooth / Rough Surface. Rougher surface holding thumb Indent -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia IncAxe
... Axe...axe, case...Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc No physical address melbourne This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia. axe, case Axe ...This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.axe, case -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionMortising Tool, Axe
... Axe...A mortising tool is a specialist axe designed for hewing sills and cutting notches in timber. ...Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action 71-79 Kyle Road Altona North A mortising tool is a specialist axe designed for hewing sills and cutting notches in timber. ...A mortising tool is a specialist axe designed for hewing sills and cutting notches in timber. It has a long, narrow head, making it easier to work on large logs. The shape enables the user to cut a long way down into the notch, where otherwise a chisel would be used. Example of a common bush woodworking tool used before the advent of chainsaws and power equipmentMortising Tooltimber tools -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia IncAxe
... Axe...axe, side No 5...Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc No physical address melbourne This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia. axe, side No 5 Axe ...This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.axe, side No 5 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageAxe
... Axe...Axe head Butterfly pattern or Bow-Tie....Axe ...Axe head Butterfly pattern or Bow-Tie.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, axe head -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Tool - Axe
... Axe...Large metal axe head with wooden handle....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne rural industry timber Large metal axe head with wooden handle. Tool Axe ...Large metal axe head with wooden handle.rural industry, timber -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageAxe
... Axe...Axe, ships carpenters broard axe. two rivet on side of blade, cross mark on heel. ...Straight wooden handle cracked with hole in the bottom and rivet. Axe ...Axe, ships carpenters broard axe. two rivet on side of blade, cross mark on heel. Straight wooden handle cracked with hole in the bottom and rivet. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyAdze
... ...axe...Axes and Adze are hand-held tool used for shaping and carving wood. ...A cast steel tool similar to an axe, with an arched blade at right angles to the handle, used for cutting or shaping large pieces of wood....Axes are designed for chopping and cutting, while adzes are designed for smoothing and shaping. ...Axes and Adze are hand-held tool used for shaping and carving wood. Axes are designed for chopping and cutting, while adzes are designed for smoothing and shaping. Both tools have a similar shape and consist of a head attached to a handle. An adze is an ancient and versatile cutting tool similar to an axe but with the cutting edge perpendicular to the handle rather than parallel.Used by woodworkers in the Kiewa ValleyA cast steel tool similar to an axe, with an arched blade at right angles to the handle, used for cutting or shaping large pieces of wood.adze, hand tool for woodwork, axe -
Bunjil Park Aboriginal Education & Cultural Centrestone axehead
... This unusually large axe head would not have been carried from place to place and was probably hidden for occasional use crafting large objects....This stone axe head is shaped to a sharpened rounded edge at one end and is broad and blunt at the other end. ...This axe displays grooves caused by a disk plough....This unusually large axe head would not have been carried from place to place and was probably hidden for occasional use crafting large objects. jaara heavy stone axe head This axe displays grooves caused by a disk plough. ...This stone was held by a European family for 200 years and was found on the family farm. It was gifted to Uncle Brien Nelson in Castlemaine. This implement could be many thousands of years old. This unusually large axe head would not have been carried from place to place and was probably hidden for occasional use crafting large objects.This stone axe head is shaped to a sharpened rounded edge at one end and is broad and blunt at the other end. It is an elongated teardrop shape in cross section. It has a distinctive waist in the middle where the haft was attached using hide and or fibre.This axe displays grooves caused by a disk plough.jaara, heavy stone axe head -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageAxe
... Axe...Axe broad with wooden handle. Marked Collins Hartford on blade & W & ?...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 Axe broad broad axe Collins Hartford Axe broad with wooden handle. ...Axe broad with wooden handle. Marked Collins Hartford on blade & W & ?warr stamped. Blade 28cmL x 165Wmm 690mmL overall. Axe head cracked. Number not foundflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, axe broad, broad axe, collins hartford -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright MuseumAxe, Stone, prior to 1860
... axe...Donated by Charles Willoughby who found the axe and two others on his farm on the site of the present Lake Buffalo....Quartzite ground edge stone axe with use polish on working edge and flaking on opposite edge...This is a well made axe. The location of the quartzite may be significant in showing regional affinities. axe aboriginal artefact buffalo river north east region Quartzite ground edge stone axe with use polish on working edge and flaking on opposite edge Axe, Stone ...Donated by Charles Willoughby who found the axe and two others on his farm on the site of the present Lake Buffalo.Aboriginal atrtefacts are relatively rare in the North Eastern Region. This is a well made axe. The location of the quartzite may be significant in showing regional affinities.Quartzite ground edge stone axe with use polish on working edge and flaking on opposite edgeaxe, aboriginal artefact, buffalo river, north east region -
Ambulance Victoria MuseumAxe
... Axe...Metal hand held axe with brown handle, red centre section and ambulance Maltese cross badge...AMB 11 Metal hand held axe with brown handle, red centre section and ambulance Maltese cross badge Axe ...Used by country based ambulance officers to gain emergency access to buildings or cars when attending patients. Source Chas Martin AHSV curator 2 November 2016.Metal hand held axe with brown handle, red centre section and ambulance Maltese cross badgeAMB 11 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageAxe
... Axe...Hand made axe with spike on one side and blade on other. ...Has a wooden handle that has been carved. Axe ...Hand made axe with spike on one side and blade on other. Has a wooden handle that has been carved.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesCeremonial object - Axe and Hand, 1900s
... Ceremonial axe and hand: a. Stained wood handle ceremonial painted head, floral emblem, skull and cross bones. ...MORS on axe head...Wooden hand clasping heart in palm Ceremonial object Axe and Hand ...Used for ceremonial purposes by the members of the Farmers arms Lodge OrfordCeremonial axe and hand: a. Stained wood handle ceremonial painted head, floral emblem, skull and cross bones. b. Wooden hand clasping heart in palmMORS on axe headlocal history, societies, grand united order of oddfellows, orford -
Clunes Museumtool - MORTISING AXE HEAD
... Axe...MORTISING AXE HEAD RECONSTRUCTED FROM A LONG HEAD KELLY AXE...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields Axe Hand tool MORTISING AXE HEAD RECONSTRUCTED FROM A LONG HEAD KELLY AXE tool MORTISING AXE HEAD ...MORTISING AXE HEAD RECONSTRUCTED FROM A LONG HEAD KELLY AXEaxe, hand tool -
Mont De LanceyTool - Axe, Unknown
... Axe...A slightly curved wooden handled axe with a forged steel head. It is a multipurpose cutting tool used for felling and delimbing trees, splitting of logs for firewood and dressing of logs for timber conversion. ...Woodworking tools Wood Steel Froes Cleaving axes Axes Cutting tools Hand axes A slightly curved wooden handled axe with a forged steel head. ...Used in the 19th century.A slightly curved wooden handled axe with a forged steel head. It is a multipurpose cutting tool used for felling and delimbing trees, splitting of logs for firewood and dressing of logs for timber conversion. It was used in the 19th century.woodworking tools, wood, steel, froes, cleaving axes, axes, cutting tools, hand axes -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of MelbourneEquipment
... This is one of the axes given to each student entering the School...Axe...Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne 4 Water Street University of Melbourne Creswick Campus Building 719/718 Creswick goldfields This is one of the axes given to each student entering the School Axe Equipment ...This is one of the axes given to each student entering the SchoolAxe -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, VicRoads under fire as 3600 trees face the axe for road widening, 31/05/2017
... VicRoads under fire as 3600 trees face the axe for road widening....VicRoads under fire as 3600 trees face the axe for road widening. Newspaper Clipping Diamond Valley Leader ...A Yan Yean Rd community forum member is concerned VicRoads is not being transparent about the removal of 3600 trees as part of plans for the road’s realignment.News article 1 page, black text.yan yean road, vicroads, tree removal, yarrambat -
Federation University Art CollectionWork on paper - Digital Prints, Gilson, Deanne, 'Wadawurrung Axe Heads 1-4' by Deanne Gilson, 2011
... 'Wadawurrung Axe Heads 1-4' by Deanne Gilson...'Wadawurrung Axe Heads 1-4' by Deanne Gilson Work on paper Digital Prints Gilson, Deanne ...Dr Deanne GILSON (1967- ) Country: Wadawurrung Deanne Gilson is a Federation University alumni, and an award-winning multi-disciplinary artist. Her practice draws its inspiration from ‘Ancestral marks’ and design on cultural objects found in museum archives and family oral histories. Deanne’s practice seeks to interrogate the colonial legacy of settlement and the western hegemonic systems of class, race and representation in historical photographs that were imposed on her Ancestors. Her work also explores the matriarchal role through her feminist perspectives, looking at the history of marriage and the oppressive function it has played within her family. Deanne has completed the following educationala achievements. 2014 – 2015 Masters by Research (Visual Art), Deakin University Geelong 2013 Graduate Diploma in Education Secondary, Federation University 2011 Certificate IV in Aboriginal Contemporary Art & Craft 2010 Cultural Heritage Management Course, Lakes Entrance 1 Week 2007 – 2010 Graduated, Bachelor of Visual Arts with Honours, University of Ballarat 1984 Diploma of Art, School of Mines & Industries TAFE This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.This work depicts an axehead found on Wadawurrung country and is a responce to workign alongside archeologists untertaking land surveys of her ancestral lands and the visual documentaiton of artefcts.art, artwork, deanne gilson, gilson, wadawurrung, stone axe, aboriginal, alumni -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, University May Axe Regional Campuses, 01.10.2004
... University May Axe Regional Campuses...Report on a memo from The Dean of the Faculty of Land and Food Resources, The University of Melbourne, some regional campuses may be amalgamated or closed. University May Axe Regional Campuses Newspaper Newspaper Cutting The Age David Rood ...university of melbourne, regional campuses, faculty of land and food resources, memo, dean faculty of land and food resources, country campuses, closure of campuses -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), Gum Tree In Ground Of St John's Church Showing Axe Marks, Malmsbury ca1980/90
... Gum Tree In Ground Of St John's Church Showing Axe Marks, Malmsbury ca1980/90...Malmsbury Historical Society Malmsbury Mechanics Institute 71 Mollison Street Malmsbury daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges Buildings - St John's Church Gum Tree In Ground Of St John's Church Showing Axe Marks, Malmsbury ca1980/90 Photograph Photograph ...Buildings - St John's Church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Axe for pine trees, 1977
... Axe for pine trees...Article on the decision to remove many of the pine trees from Blackburn High School. Axe for pine trees Article Article ...Article on the decision to remove many of the pine trees from Blackburn High School.Article on the decision to remove many of the pine trees from Blackburn High School.Article on the decision to remove many of the pine trees from Blackburn High School.springfield road, blackburn, blackburn high school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Division follows the axe, 1994
... Division follows the axe...Division follows the axe Article Article ...Mixed feelings about the axing of Nunawading Council.Mixed feelings about the axing of Nunawading Council. The article gives the views of a number of councillors and includes a photo of the Shire of Nunawading offices in the 1890's.Mixed feelings about the axing of Nunawading Council. local government, city of nunawading, shire of nunawading, municipal offices, amalgamations
