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 bowl is one of several objects in the Haeusler Collection concerning early childhood that provide insight into family and home life in early twentieth century Wodonga. The Hauseler Collection bowl was manufactured by Empire Porcelain Co (Ltd) in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England. Empire Porcelain Co (Ltd) was established in 1896 and manufactured bone china and earthenware until the company's closure in 1967. It can be dated to the first half of the twentieth century, likely c.1910s-1920s. Staffordshire became a centre for ceramic production in the 17th century due to the local availability of pottery materials including clay, salt, lead and clay. 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, social history, and women’s history.Child's ceramic bowl with black print. The print in the centre of the bowl features a child with a wind instrument and three dancing cats. The outer rim of the bowl features a black circular print of roosters, dogs, cats, geese, rabbits and squirrels. The bottom of the bowl is embossed with details of manufacture. "ENGLAND" is embossed on bottom of the bowl via ceramic mould/ "EP.Co Stoke on Trent" is embossed on the bottom of the bowl in black via print. tableware, haeusler collection, children, ceramic, social history, domestic, family

Ceramic bowl found in hut belonging to Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden for about 70 years on the edge of the township of Donald. Hand-molded blue and white ceramic bowl. Outside of bowl has underglaze blue decoration of flowers, leaves and Chinese characters. Saw toothed decoration, with one line underneath, around outside rim. Half moon shape lines, with two lines through them, decorate inside rim. Two lines around inside base with one Chinese character in centre of inside base.One Chinese character on inside base of bowl. Four Chinese characters and five plant symbols on outside of bowl. ceramic, bowl, hut, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald

This sugar bowl was manufactured by the firm Stewart Dawson & Co. The firm was active as jewellers and watch manufacturer at Hatton Garden London, with premises in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. In 1907 the firm was converted to Stewart Dawson & Co Ltd under which name in traded until c1935.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. It belonged to her mother, Mrs. Yardy.A sugar bowl fashioned in the shape of a coal shuttle with a scoop-shaped spoon. Made from silver plateOn underside of bowl: "EP SD & Co. LTD in shield BM/ 4662'sugar bowl, plate silver

Typical pipe used at home, hotels and at picnicsBowl section and short length of stem (40mm). Repair (glued) near bowl.Clover embossed on both sides of bowl and a harp embossed on the front of the bowl.tobacco, harp, pipe, clay, goldfields, smoking, leisure, clover

These hand painted bowls were the work of Ethel Mary Ellen Hose who married Albert Ernest Uebergang in 1917, who was an uncle of Ray and Joyce Uebergang. After leaving the family farm at Cudgee the couple moved to Surrey Hills in Melbourne. [Ref: p.228 The Uebergang Families in Australia] The donor, Heather Mclean, daughter of Charles Henry Uebergang, is a cousin of Ray and Joyce Uebergang. A visitor to the museum in March 2018 advised that the bowl with no 'U' was a replacement piece. It is unsigned and undated.This fruit set indicates the work of amateur china painters and is in pristine condition.Black hand-painted fruit set consisting of a large bowl and six small bowls. Each bowl has an individual fruit design and a gold-painted letter 'U' except one small bowl which only has the fruit design. The bowls have a gold rim.[on base] E M Uebergang/ 8/5/1923 [except for bowl with no 'U']uebergang, ethel mary uebergang, china painting, crockery, allansford, food & drink consumption

The company R. Fowler Limited was established in Sydney, in 1837 when Enoch Fowler (1807-1879) came to Australia from Ireland and is known today as the oldest pottery still in operation in Australia. They were mostly known for producing bottles, jars, and pipes. The pottery was originally located at Abercrombie Place on Parramatta Street, Chippendale, NSW before they relocated to Glebe in 1847. Later the pottery manufactured building materials such as tiles, pipes, and chimney pots. As the business grew, they moved to Parramatta in the 1850s. Enoch's son Robert (1839-1906) had joined the company, and took over its management in 1873, changing the name to “R Fowler Sydney” in 1880. Robert opened further sites at Marrickville and Bankstown, with the company becoming R. Fowler Limited in 1919. The factory at Thomastown, Melbourne was opened in 1927 from which time the trademark on this bowl was used. An item made by an Australian company during the first half of the 20th century. The item is significant as it gives a snapshot of the early development of manufacturing companies in Australia. It is typical of kitchenware used throughout Australia during the early 20th centuryA small Fowler Ware mixing bowl produced by R. Fowler Ltd. Thomastown, Victoria with Maker's mark clearly imprinted underneath the bowl.Set in circle underneath the bowl "R. FOWLER LTD./ THOMASTOWN/VIC"kitchenware, r. fowler ltd, pottery australia

Timber pipe stem.From a collection held in Greensborough.Wooden pipe with hexagonal bowl, two-tone. "ASPA Supreme" stamped on bowl.pipes, smoking pipes

Johnson Bros. was founded by two brothers named Alfred and Frederick who purchased a pottery factory in Hanley, England, in 1883. They were grandsons of a renowned English potter, Alfred Meakin. They were later joined in the business by their brothers Henry and Robert. Their business grew rapidly, as they were one of the world's largest pottery factories by the turn of the 20th century. By 1970, Johnson Bros. obtained the Royal Charter to become the official provider of china for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. More than 1,300 patterns have been created throughout Johnson Brothers' history. Due to their growing success, manufacturing plants were established overseas including the establishment of a tableware factory, Johnson Brothers Australia in 1957 in Croydon, Victoria operated through a company known as Sovereign Pottery Ltd. Due to rising competition, Johnson Brothers became part of the Wedgewood Group in 1968. In 2015, following the acquisition of Wedgewood by Finnish company Fiskars, the Johnson Brothers branding was discontinued. The trademark on this bowl was used by Johnson Brothers between 1913 and 1942. An item which reflects the changing market for tableware that was reasonably priced and serviceable. Their innovation of the pottery line called semi-porcelain changed the industry. This development allowed potteries to produce fashionable pottery items that were affordable to all social classes of the time. Their use became widespread in Australia, especially following their establishment of a tableware factory in Melbourne, Victoria. A shallow white bowl with gold trim, probably used for serving vegetables at the table. The underside of the bowl bears the mark of Johnson Bros England. The mark is composed of a green crown above the words "Johnson Bros England" also in green.On under side of bowl, beneath a green crown "Johnson Bros/England"johnson brothers ceramics, domestic utensils, kitchenware

Brought to the Ovens Goldfields by Chinese men working in the area in the 19th century. Most likely made in China.Aldo Gios recorded the location of where most of the pieces in this collection were found. Some maps drawn by Aldo Gios also give more detail. This detail is rare, as most pieces of broken crockery were discarded and complete items were usually collected with no thought to recording the location they came from. Part of one of the largest collections of Chinese ware found in the Upper Ovens area and the only one recording the location where found.Earthenware bowl in a terracotta colour. Part of an opium pipe used by the Chinese, glazed.Chinese characters etched on side of bowl.chinese, pipe, goldfields, gios, glaze, earthenware, harrietville, terracotta, opium

These glasses were presented to students and staff when the school closed in 1989. The nearby Watsonia High School and the technical school were merged to form Greensborough Secondary College for the beginning of the 1990 school year,This is a piece of history as the school is no longer operating under this name. The donor was a mature age student at the school.Pair of wine glasses, clear glass on stem. Bowl is engraved.Engraved on bowl: Watsonia Technical School 1957-1989watsonia technical school, greensborough secondary college

Used by the Percy Uebergang family of Tooram Park, Allansford. Cheeseworld museum has a photograph (P0127)of Ray Uebergang, aged approxiamately six months, sitting in this bowl. His twin Joyce is sitting in a striped bowl, also in the collection. Large white china bowl with fluted rim. The scalloped design dips down the sides and into the centre of the bowl.H1809 Trademark: crouched archer R Fowler Ltd Australiauebergang, allansford, tooram park, ablutions, toilet sets, bowls, fowler r

General purpose household bowl, green enamel over steel.Large green enamel bowlbowls, enamel bowls

Portable shaving stands became increasing popular from the Victorian Era. The double-sided mirror on the swivel base features a magnifying mirror on one side. The stand includes a bracket to hold a shaving brush and two ceramic bowls nested in the metal bowl holders. The ceramic bowls were produced by Royal Doulton and bear its mark underneath each bowl. The mark featured was introduced about 1930 until 2000.This item is significant as it records changes in men's personal grooming practices in the 1930s.A shaving mirror mounted on a metal frame and stand. The stand includes a holder for a shaving brushUnder Bowl - ROYAL DOLTON MADE IN ENGLANDvintage mirror, men's shaving items, toiletries 1930s

Incomplete clay pipe. Section of the stem glued to the bowl. Embossed and some other markings.Floral or berries on stem on one side of bowl and harp on the other side of the bowl. 'GLASGOW' and 8 on one side of stem and indeterminate writing on the other side of the stem.

This particular glass bowl was a favoured ornamental type room "brightener" in the early 1900's. Although referred to as a "nappy bowl" this bowl has not the capacity for nappies but for nappy pins. This was a period in time before the nappy ties and instant nappy covers.This has relevance as an object that was both practical for the early 1900's nappy changes and provided some visual relief for any "drab" household ambience, especial in rural homes. The early to mid 1900's, rural households, on the whole, were more practical and not designed for entertainment. This reflected the more serious nature which were governed by aspects of providing a living from the land and unreliable weather. By placing visually attractive ornaments within various rooms (lounge/living rooms) the transformation from a stark external environment to a more warm and friendly area was achieved. This dark amber (Marigold) carnival glass 5 inch nappy bowl has a Kookaburra press molded base and wattle blossom with waratah and flannel flower sides. The bowl has a twelve scolloped rippled rim. Initially this type of bowl was reintroduced(from Roman times) into the 19th and 20th Century (modern age) by a United States glass manufacturer..Manufacturer's mark at the base illegible nappy bowls, nappy pin holders, visual mood changing ornaments

Part of the Mooney Collection held at Langi Morgala Museum. Wooden bowl carved by Australian Indigenous people. Long carved out boat hull shaped bow. It has carvings of water or an eel on the outside. Used to carry food or wood.Carvings of water or an eel on the outside of the bowl.

This bowl was presented to ANZCA during the 35th Malaysia Singapore Congress of MedicinePewter bowl on raised round base with silver plated decorated inlay in an ornate flowery scroll pattern. The gift details are engraved on the one side of the bowl.[front] Presented to / Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthestists / in Conjunction With / 35th Malaysia - Singapore Congress of Medicine / August 2001 [base, maker's mark] ROYAL / SELANGOR / PEWTERcorporate gift, selangor pewter, malaysia-singapore congress

Josiah Spode I (1733-1797) founded the Stoke-on-Trent based pottery company, Spode, in 1770.Three small coffee cups in white china patterned with blue flowers. One small white china bowl with blue stencil pattern.Back of bowl - S.H. Back of one cup - Spode crockery domestic-items-spode bowl cups-coffee china

This bowl was turned by Mr Bob Harris from the fallen Claret Ash which grew on the north side of the Mair Street (CPLC) oval. Bob was a groundsman at Mair Street 1980 - 1989. His profile was published in Ringaroo March 1986. He passed away in June 2013. The bowl was presented to College 24 August 1989. Claret Ash turned bowl with lidrobert-harris, grounds staff, craftsmanship

Perpetual Cup awarded to the winning school in the U-17 Lap of the Lake competition 1957 - 1977 and 1980. Ballarat Clarendon College won the trophy 1980 only. Large double-handle plain silver cup with lid on melamine base; inscribed silver plaque around base; inscriptions on front and verso of cup bowl;Face of bowl: THOMAS / JEWELLERS / CUP Verso of bowl: SCHOOLBOYS / LAP OF LAKE / U-17 Plaque on base: WINNERS / 1957 - 1980

Clarendon PLC celebrated its 125th anniversary on 11-12 September 1993. Events included a dinner on Saturday evening at the Balanada Room, Main Road, Ballarat, a Sunday morning service in the College Chapel, Sturt Street campus and an informal luncheon in Watson Hall, Mair Street campus. These bowls were hand made by Susan Gillett (Hoskins) CPLC 1966 as gifts provided to old collegians attending the event. Three hand painted fire-kilned pottery bowls with blue and yellow decoration to border and base of bowlPainted inside bowl: C.P.L.C. 125 YEARS Inscribed on base: SUSANclarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, 1993, 125th anniversary

This hand operated beater is the precursor to the electric beater. It has a hole in the top to add ingredients as they are beaten together. Pottery bowl made by Hoffman Australia.Bottom of cream coloured bowl: HOFFMAN 24 AUSTRALIAcooking, hand operated beater, hand operated mixer/blender

Part of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collectionPart of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collectionCut crystal bowl, star pattern on base, leaves and flowers on sides, scalloped edge at top. Manufacturer's sticker on side of bowl: Bohemian / Hand / Cut / Crystal / Made in Czeckoslovakia. trophy, kyneton fire brigade, country fire authority, fire brigade demonstrations