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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Lamp Small Kerosene, circa early 1900s
... On the wick control screw "CWB BRITISH MADE"... BRITISH MADE" The period when kerosene was extensively used ...The period when kerosene was extensively used for indoor lighting was before electrical reticulation was installed in rural areas. In remote areas this was up to the mid 1900's. The kerosene lantern however was still in use, for camping and outdoor activities, well beyond this period and was eventually replaced by LPG and battery powered lighting. The transition phase to "modern" outdoor and domestic lighting lingered on the rural areas where the electrical reticulation suffered from reliable constant supply.In the Kiewa Valley, being a rural region, had reliable electrical domestic and farm supply only after the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme had been fully operational. The supply was relative to how close the homestead was to the major electricity substation. This kerosene lamp was in use during the period when it was the only reliable source of domestic night time lighting. The strength of refractive light produced by this lantern/lamp hinged upon the size of the lamp(wick and glass bowl). The small size of this lamp suggests that it was for use in a small room(children's bedroom) or as providing a light for a safe walk to the outside ablutions (toilet) area. This small kerosene lamp has an enclosed "cup" body which would have contained the kerosene fuel. The top wick holder, made from brass, has an extended enclosed spout which raises the wick approximately 20mm from the bottom of the holder. The wick holder screws into the the top of the kerosene reservoir bowl and has a wick adjustment screw (light control) at one side. The small white glass light reflector bulb nestles securely onto the wick holder and is kept snug by snap designed extending "fingers". The section between the bottom of the refractive glass "light" bowl and the top of the kerosene bowl has perforations to allow air passage to feed directly to the wick.The light refracting bulb is open at the top to allow heat and smoke from the burning wick to escape upwards.On the wick control screw "CWB BRITISH MADE"kerosene reading lamp, domestic lighting, bedside light -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured objects, Cigarette lighter metal, 20thC
... base: BENEY / COMPANION / PATENT 568897 / BRITISH MADE... a flame . base: BENEY / COMPANION / PATENT 568897 / BRITISH MADE ...A cigarette lighter is a portable device used to generate a flame. It consists of a metal or plastic container filled with a flammable fluid or pressurized liquid gas, a means of ignition, and some provision for extinguishing the flame. A spark is created by striking metal against a flint, or by pressing a button that compresses a piezoelectric crystal (piezo ignition), generating an electric arc. In naphtha lighters, the liquid is sufficiently volatile, and flammable vapour is present as soon as the top of the lighter is opened. Butane lighters combine the striking action with the opening of the valve to release gas. The spark ignites the flammable gas causing a flame to come out of the lighter which continues until the top is closed (naphtha type), The Beney Company was founded by Robert Ernest Beney of London, England. R. E. Beney invented and marketed the first Beney mechanical lighter in 1919. Beney also designed and manufactured numerous luxury lighters and striker boxes for Alfred Dunhill of London as well as Hermes of Paris. In 1938, Beckenham based Beney Lighters was acquired, adding utility lighters and precision tools to the company's (Winn & Coates) ever growing list of products. The biggest selling line manufactured by Beney was the Economic Gas Lighter which hung on the side of housewife's gas cookers and was also used for lighting Bunsen burners in laboratories. In 1939-1940 the company moved its administration to the Beney Lighter premises in Beckenham after the Head Office at Trinity Square along with many company records were destroyed in a 'doodlebug' flying bomb attack. Beney Ltd. continued producing lighters at least through the late 1954. A green metal cigarette lighter that used fuel and a striking action arm to produce a flame .base: BENEY / COMPANION / PATENT 568897 / BRITISH MADEtobacco, cigarettes, cigarette lighters, fuels, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, early settlers, beney pty ltd, beckenham england -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright
... Printed on back - Post Card, British Made, Jerome... Wright. Printed on back - Post Card, British Made, Jerome Frank ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died in England in 1970 at the age of 69.Black and white photograph of the torso of a man dressed in a mid-toned suit. The man is Frank Wright.Printed on back - Post Card, British Made, Jeromefrank wright, conductor, brass band -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Radio, Philips, Amateur radio set, 1920s
... Philips made in Holland British Made (voltage meter)... made in Holland British Made (voltage meter) Edward ( Ted ...Edward ( Ted) Salamy (1903-1977) succeeded his father in business in Warrnambool as a jeweller and was at 179 Liebig Street when he retired in the 1960s. On 1st December in 1924 he obtained an amateur radio licence ( Call sign A3AJ). This was the 35th licence issued in the State of Victoria and the first in Warrnambool. The original licence cost two shillings and sixpence. Amateur radio, still a popular hobby today, was particularly important in the 1920s when few people had radios of any sort and there were no provincial radio stations. People were able to access amateur radio sets to listen to such broadcast as overseas cricket matches. This amateur radio set is of considerable historical importance as it belonged to Ted Salamy, credited with being the first to operate an amateur radio station in Warrnambool.This is a rectangular box containing five valves, a radio frequency mechanism and three coils with fine copper winding. The mechanisms are connected by wires and metal screws. The box has a raised black -composite material front which has a voltage meter, three switches or knobs and a tuning dial. Philips made in Holland British Made (voltage meter)amateur ham radio warrnambool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Game
... The Game of Tiddlywinks(sic) Edition Deluxe British Made.... The Game of Tiddlywinks(sic) Edition Deluxe British Made ...Red cardboard box containing:|1 Dice|6 large coloured counters|22 small coloured countersThe Game of Tiddlywinks(sic) Edition Deluxe British Made.recreations, games -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Firearm
... Lee Enfield No 1 Mark 3 British. Made by Lithgow Known... Lee Enfield No 1 Mark 3 British. Made by Lithgow Known as SMLE ...Lee Enfield No 1 Mark 3 British. Made by Lithgow Known as SMLE SN B80330 Bolt G32944weapon, ww2 on, army -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Tool - Nurses Lamp
... "T E C BRITISH MADE" stamped on top of lamp..... "T E C BRITISH MADE" stamped on top of lamp. The lamp helps ...The lamp helps contextualise the nursing history of our region. This item was owned by Sister Hebe Graham, who was born in 1890 and trained at Stawell Hospital before WW1. She became a specialist nurse and received a commendation from Lord Duggan, Governor of Victoria.Flat, rectangular lamp with light fixed at top centre and activated by small spring-loaded button on top of lamp. Case is primarily stainless steel and partially covered in a leather case."T E C BRITISH MADE" stamped on top of lamp.sister hebe graham, nurses lamp, stawell hospital, ww1, 1890, lord duggan -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... Printed on back: POST CARD / BRITISH MADE / CORRESPONDENCE.... See also #173 Printed on back: POST CARD / BRITISH MADE ...A sepia photograph of the Sunbury Cricket Team. See also #173Printed on back: POST CARD / BRITISH MADE / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESSpostcards, sports, sunbury cricket team, cricket, sunbury, george evans collection -
Orbost & District Historical Society
match box and matches, mid 20th century
... Inside the lid - Bryant & May's British Made... & May's British Made Harlequin Matches These matches are safety ...These matches are safety matches, which can be struck only against a specially prepared surface. They were made by Bryant and May which was a United Kingdom company created in the mid-nineteenth century specifically to make matches. Their original Bryant and May Factory was located in Bow, London. They later opened other match factories in the United Kingdom and Australia, such as the Bryant and May Factory, Melbourne, and owned match factories in other parts of the world. These matches belonged to Marjorie Burton.Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. A box of harlequin matches. The box is a shiny green colour and closes with a tongue into a slit. There is a striking plate underneath. Inside there are approximately 40 matches with various coloured headsInside the lid - Bryant & May's British Made Harlequin Matchesbryant-&-may burton-marjorie matches-harlequin smoking-accessories -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Camera Case, Houghtons Ltd, C 1920
... made by the British firm of Houghtons Ltd which was originally...Ensignette No 2 Ensign British Made Made by Houghtons Ltd... Ensign British Made Made by Houghtons Ltd England This camera ...This camera is a folding one, the Ensignette No 2 model made by the British firm of Houghtons Ltd which was originally a glass warehouse founded in 1834. The firm of George Houghton and Sons, dating from the late 19th century, established their camera business at Ensign House in London in 1903 and the Ensignette No 2, designed by a Swedish engineer, was introduced in 1912. Eastman Kodak of America produced a film for this model. This camera was a popular one with amateur photographers and the general public, being affordable, compact and easy to use. This camera is retained as an example of a British-made folding camera dating from nearly 100 years ago. It will be useful for display..1 This is a black metal camera which is rectangular in shape. It is a strut folding rollfilm camera with a lens that is folded inside in a thin leather concertina or bellows covering. It has the maker’s name and logo etched into the front of the camera. The logo is a flag with the British Union Jack in one corner and the word ‘Ensign’ inside the flag. The metal on the back of the camera is rusted. .2 This is a brown leather cover for the folding camera described above. It has a top lid flap which closes with a metal stud and a leather handle stitched on to the sides of the case. The cover is much worn and scuffed. Ensignette No 2 Ensign British Made Made by Houghtons Ltd England vintage cameras -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Functional object - Padlock
... British Made 2 Lever Inscription CE Atlas 2Lever IB22... Metal Lock and Key British Made 2 Lever Inscription CE Atlas ...Metal Lock and KeyBritish Made 2 Lever Inscription CE Atlas 2Lever IB22padlock, security -
Mont De Lancey
Knife Cleaner, Circa 1895
... "Spong's Red Seal Knife Cleaner" "British Made Regd..., with metal and wood handle. "Spong's Red Seal Knife Cleaner" "British ...Hand cranked tinplate knife cleaner, with metal and wood handle."Spong's Red Seal Knife Cleaner" "British Made Regd No. 687391"knife cleaners -
Mont De Lancey
Knife Cleaner, Circa 1910
... " "British Made"..." "Trade Mark Provisionally Patented" "British Made" Knife cleaners ...'Dura' 6 1/2" cast iron, hand-cranked, rotary disc knife cleaner, painted red."Dura Knife Cleaner" "Trade Mark Provisionally Patented" "British Made"knife cleaners -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Stove, c1947
... On stove on the label|BLUE ACE Pat No. 527455 British Made...|BLUE ACE Pat No. 527455 British Made No. 1940. This unit ...This unit was constructed by Mr. John Phillip Bennett( Sec Barbara Gardiner's uncle) to provide a small convenient stove when he and his wife were camping.Two single kerosene stove s installed in a fabricated container to give a level cooking surface and adequate wind deflector.On stove on the label|BLUE ACE Pat No. 527455 British Made No. 1940.recreations, camping -
Arapiles Historical Society
Domestic Object - Candles, Christmas tree, JC & J Field Ltd, 1887-1983
... Christmas tree candles. British made JC & J Field Ltd.... Christmas tree candles. British made JC & J Field Ltd natimuk ...A full set of used, coloured christmas tree candles in a labelled cardboard box.Christmas tree candles. British made JC & J Field Ltdnatimuk, christmas -
South West Healthcare
Klinostik Super Diagnostic Ophthalmic Instrument, Klinostik, Medical Equipment, ca 1930
... Case marked: "Klinostik / Super Diagnostic / BRITISH MADE...: "Klinostik / Super Diagnostic / BRITISH MADE" Handle; "KLINOSTIK ...1 lined Case:1 handle; 1 May ophthalmoscope; 4 Dental mirrors; 1 tongue depressor; 3 different sized headsCase marked: "Klinostik / Super Diagnostic / BRITISH MADE" Handle; "KLINOSTIK REGSD"klinistik, opthalmic instrument, diagnostic set -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Instrument - Mathematical Instruments
... Crown Mathematical Instruments. British Made. AO Thornton... pouch to hold case. Crown Mathematical Instruments. British Made ...13 mathematical instruments in a fitted velvet lined case. An outer black pouch to hold case.Crown Mathematical Instruments. British Made. AO Thornton Ltd Manchester England.instruments, measuring -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Razor Strop
... Autostrop Safety Razor British Made.... by the manufacturers of the Valet Autostrop Safety Razor British Made. Leather ...Leather strop enclosed in red and white box.Valet strop made by the manufacturers of the Valet Autostrop Safety Razor British Made.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - HYPODERMIC SYRINGE & BOX, S & R J EVERETT & CO LTD. LONDON ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, SURREY. THORNTON HEATH 3252-3
... BRITISH MADE 200C... : INTERCHANGEABLE EVERETT BRITISH MADE 200C AS ABOVE local history medical S ....1 BOX : "INTERCHANGEABLE ORIGINAL RECORD SYRINGE EVERETT 1ML 20MIN RECORD SYRINGE .2 SYRINGE : INTERCHANGEABLE EVERETT BRITISH MADE 200CAS ABOVElocal history, medical -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Electrical, fittings 3 bakelite 1 brass c1930, c1931
... a) Australian Made / PIMI b) British Made in England... a) Australian Made / PIMI b) British Made in England c) No marks d ...As supply of electricity became available in the Moorabbin Shire c 1920 homes gradually changed from Gas lighting to Electrical lighting and bakelite was used for fittings. Bakelite was a safe non-conductor of the electric current. Housewives, who had ironed clothes with flat irons heated on the hearth of open fires, were delighted to be able to stand on a chair and remove the light globe and plug in their new clean and efficient electric iron. The supply of electricity to homes in the City of Moorabbin in the early 20th Century brought many welcome changes to domestic and commercial life 3 Electrical, fittings c 1931 a) a bakelite plug and socket Made in Australia b) a bakelite bayonet fitting Made in England ;c) Bakelite screw type with no markings d) A large brass and porcelain screw type with no markings L8 a) Australian Made / PIMI b) British Made in England c) No marks d) no marks electricity, electric lights, electric irons, bakelite, market gardeners, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Shaving Strop and Brush, Early 20th century
... ‘British Made Ziff Sterilised’ ‘Falcon Silver Plate Co.... ‘British Made Ziff Sterilised’ ‘Falcon Silver Plate Co. Made ...These items are of a high quality and would have come from a household where the occupants had considerable means. It was not common to have silver plating on both of these items. Shaving brushes and strops were essential items for men shaving their faces regularly until the mid to late 20th century when electric shavers became more common. These two items are attractive ones and are retained because they represent a household item of the past and they are a rare example of a shaving strop enclosed within a case. They will be useful for display. .1 This is an extending razor strop made of brown leather. It has a heavily patterned silver handle attached to the leather by metal studs and it is contained within a cylindrical case of plated silver. The case has a heavily-patterned curved base and top and on one side there is an oval outlined space in which to put initials or an inscription. The case has a handle on one end to match the strop handle but this handle is for hanging the item on a hook to keep it upright and stable. This would then enable the user to pull hard on the other handle to use the strop to sharpen a razor .2 This is a shaving brush made of horsehair or other animal hair. It has a silver-plated handle with a double ridge in the middle. It was used to lather a person’s face or skin with cream or soap to lessen chafing during and after shaving. The silver on both items is a little tarnished. ‘British Made Ziff Sterilised’ ‘Falcon Silver Plate Co. Made in England 3533’ household items, history of warrnambool -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Spring Scales
... "Salters Spring Balance 50 lb. by 1/4 lb. BRITISH MADE... lb. by 1/4 lb. BRITISH MADE PATENT" Used for weighing produce ...Used for weighing produce for sale.Metal Spring weighing scales."Salters Spring Balance 50 lb. by 1/4 lb. BRITISH MADE PATENT"weighing scales, georgie ah ling, donald, market gardener, salters scales. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Razor
... On razor : Gem. Made in England. Gem British Made. On blade... and blade. On razor : Gem. Made in England. Gem British Made ...Metal razor with ornate metal handle and blade.On razor : Gem. Made in England. Gem British Made. On blade : Made in England. Duridium. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bradley's Bowler Hat, Bradleys
... Bradley's Fit and Comfort, (Size) 7 All fur, British Made... Size 7 Bradley's Fit and Comfort, (Size) 7 All fur, British ...Black bowler hat, Bradley's Size 7Bradley's Fit and Comfort, (Size) 7 All fur, British Made F.K.6 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Instrument - Spring Balance
... 0 - 200 Salter's Spring Balance British Made... to be weighed. 0 - 200 Salter's Spring Balance British Made Silvester's ...Metal instrument for weighing - possibly in a butcher's shop. Round ring at top attached to a round dial measuring pounds(lbs) up to 200 lbs. Indicator on dial. Large hook at base of dial to attach the item to be weighed.0 - 200 Salter's Spring Balance British Made Silvester's Patent to Weigh 200 lb.instruments, weighing -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Kitchen Scales, Salter, 1920 (Approximate)
... "LB / Household Scale / No. 49 / British Made / To Weigh 20... / Household Scale / No. 49 / British Made / To Weigh 20 LB / Salter ...Kitchen scales consisting of upright ornamental iron stand with white painted face marked to measure weight to 20 lbs. Loose iron tray on top. Nickel needle."LB / Household Scale / No. 49 / British Made / To Weigh 20 LB / Salter [company logo]"kitchen equipment, weight measurement -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Band Instrument and case
... Valve. Boosey & Co makers London. No 98585 Guaranteed British... makers London. No 98585 Guaranteed British made throughout. Horn ...Brass Band Instrument - Cornet "Solbron" Class A, Light Valve. Boosey & Co makers London. No 98585 Guaranteed British made throughout. Horn 4�" Length 12�"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Cheese World Museum
Saucepan, 1950s
... BRAND/TRADE MARK BRITISH MADE ... MARK BRITISHMADE On saucepan: SWAN BRAND/TRADE MARK BRITISH ...This saucepan belonged to Doris Orr who mostly used it for heating milk.Aluminium double saucepan with two steel handles attached with three rivets and a hole in each and etched trade. The lift-off lid has a bakelite handle and a trade mark in a triangle featuring an image of a swan.On lid: SWAN BRAND/TRADE MARK BRITISHMADE On saucepan: SWAN BRAND/TRADE MARK BRITISH MADE allansford, cookware, swan brand saucepans, kitchenware, saucepans, orr, doris -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Serviette, Silver Serviette Ring HW, Early 20th century
... serviette. It has four hallmarks which indicate it is British made... it is British made and it has a monogram, ‘H.W.’ It is slightly ...No information is available regarding this item and it is not known who ‘H.W.’ is. Silver serviettes such as this one were common household items and common wedding presents in the early 20th century. The fact that this one is silver and is monogrammed suggests that it came from an affluent family. It may have been one of a set. Serviette rings are still used today, especially for formal dining occasions. This item is of interest in that it is an example of dining customs in the early 20th century. It is a display item.This is a circular silver object used to hold a folded serviette. It has four hallmarks which indicate it is British made and it has a monogram, ‘H.W.’ It is slightly tarnished and has some small dents. ‘H.W.’ (or ‘W.H.’)serviette ring, warrnambool -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Tube, Endotracheal, Uncuffed, A. Charles King Ltd, c.1932
... LTD. MAGILL'S TUBE 27 / BRITISH MADE...: NO. 5 NASAL A. CHARLES KING LTD. MAGILL'S TUBE 27 / BRITISH MADE ...This is an early example of an endotracheal tube (c.1932) invented by Ivan Magill. The shattered faces and jaws of wounded soldiers presented real difficulties for the administration of anaesthesia. Ivan Magill and Stanley Rowbotham developed endotracheal tubes for these procedures that were more efficient and practical than the earlier insufflation catheters.The attached safety pin was used to prevent the loss of the tube down the patient's nose. Orange/brown rubber tubing with a bevelled edge at one end a safety pin stuck through the other end. This tube was used for nasal endotracheal intubation.Printed in black ink on tube: NO. 5 NASAL A. CHARLES KING LTD. MAGILL'S TUBE 27 / BRITISH MADEmagill, endotracheal, intubation, nasal, a. charles king ltd, england