A printed book published in paperback edition. 83 pages. 220 mm x 220 mm. BMDHS Location: AR/R5/S5non-fictionA collection of poems by Kg (Ken) Lyle. Self-published by the author through Balboa Press a division of Hay House, [Bloomington, Indiana, USA}, 2017. BMDHS Location: AR/R5/S5poetry, bacchus marsh writers

A printed book published in paperback edition. 101 pages. 220 mm x 220 mm. BMDHS Location: AR/R5/S5 An book of poetry and some prose by Bacchus Marsh author Kg (Ken) Lyle. Self-published by the author through Balboa Press a division of Hay House, [Bloomington, Indiana, USA], 2017. BMDHS Location: AR/R5/S5bacchus marsh writers, poetry

A printed book published in paperback edition. 21 pages. 220 mm x 220 mm. BMDHS Location: AR/R5/S5 An illustrated children's book about the adventures of a cat. The story was created in 2006 for the author's grandchildren and later published for a wider audience. Self published by the author Kg (Ken) Lyle through Exibris Press, 2014. BMDHS Location: AR/R5/S5bacchus marsh writers, childrens literature

A printed book published in paperback edition. 61 pages. 220 mm x 280 mm. BMDHS Location: AR/R5/S5 Poems and ballads inspired by the author's memories of his childhood in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Self-published by the author Kg (Ken) Lyle through Book Venture publishing, 2018. BMDHS Location: AR/R5/S5poetry, bacchus marsh writers

This ink-well was used in the Bacchus Marsh Court House, possibly for book-keeping and/or for court records. This type of ink-well and pen were in use everywhere in schools, businesses, courts, etc before the invention of the type-writer and the ball-point pen. Clerks were usually male and a good copperplate hand-writing was admired. Ink was often mixed by hand used a powdered ink mixed with water.Of local significance in the history of the town of Bacchus Marsh.Round pewter ink-well, with hinged lid and ceramic insert. Five round holes pierced in inner rim of metal to hold pens. Two ribbed bands around exterior of pot. Two bands indented around top of lid. Insert designed to hold ink. Pen with marbled blue handle, metal nib holder and metal nib.Indecipherable imprint on bottom of pot, possibly machine markings. Illegible written marks on side of pewter pot. Ceramic insert marked on side and bottom by red and black ink.ink, ink well, hand writing, record keeping, pens, nibs, clerical work, court records