Model wheeled armoured vehicle with TSO turret with twin machine guns. Troop carrier. Olive drab on orange plinth.White US Army stars front and sides/White number 10 on side. US Army 1ZC 12868cadillac-gage, v100, 'commando' recon vehicle

A stained dark crea coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Top right hand cornder reads User Handbook. Handwitten in the numbers 134360 and under this are the details of the Manual. The manual is held together by a metal slide on the inside of the cover.handbook, turret, machine gun t-50, technical manual

Pattison Collection This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Cecil Castlemaines Gage Author: Ouida Publisher: George Robertson Date: 1873 Ouida was the pseudonym of the English novelist Maria Louise Ramé (although she preferred to be known as Marie Louise de la Ramée). The label on the spine with typed text PAT 823 OUI Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Flyleaf has the name "Louise Ranie" written in blue ink book, cecil castlemaines gage, ouida, maria louise ramé, marie louise de la ramée), shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, warrnambool, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road

Displayed in History House.Wooden Tap. Two parts joined in centre.Front: H. Gage/Maker/Melbourne Back: 2

Displayed in History HouseWooden tap. Two parts joined in centre.Front: H. Gage/Maker/Melbourne Back: 2

Details from World War 2 Nominal Roll GAGE, RONALD WILLIAM Service Australian Army Service Number VX107470 (V32070) Date of Birth 29 Aug 1921 Place of Birth MELBOURNE, VIC Date of Enlistment 16 Sep 1942 Locality on Enlistment GLENHUNTLY, VIC Place of Enlistment IN THE FIELD, QLD Next of Kin GAGE, FREDERICK Date of Discharge 31 Jul 1946 Rank Private Posting at Discharge 115 HEIDLEBERG MILITARY HOSPITAL Framed photograph, of serviceman Ron Gage, in uniform of the Australian Militia Horse Artillery ca 1936. The frame is of a light brown wood with silver trim and has a glass front.Label on the obverse; PRESENTED BY RON GAGE MILITIA ARTILLERY (HORSE) 1936 SELF PHOTOGRAPHron gage,

Ancient Greek and Roman first used spigots in their bathhouses for obtaining water from aqueducts, routing it into pipes and buildings, and finally into their tubs or baths. The subject spigot or tap in Flagstaff collection was used in wine, beer, or spirits barrels to dispense the liquid contained within. A spigot definition is a device that controls the flow of liquid from a container. As mentioned earlier the Greeks and Romans created theirs for use in plumbing water later spigots were adapted to use in barrels or casks. An item still in use today in wine and beer barrels to dispense liquid and although spigots today are made from differing materials other than wood their function has not changed over the centuries.Wooden barrel spigotMarked "H Gage Maker Melbourne" on the side & 2B marked in black flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, barrel spigot, cask tap, h gage melbourne, coopering accessories

This wooden tap consists of two parts - the main body, and the tap which is made of the same wood and is polished. The body and the tap have been decorated with circular marking.Chandler's Fitzroy encircling a kangaroo. No 1 Reverse : H. Gage Maker Melbournewine, spiggot, tap, cask, barrel

Christine Gager is seated at her desk at Synod."Christine Gager Backstage work during Synod C&N 17/10/1984 p.24"gager, christine, synod 1984

These stories grew out of a presentation the author made to the Waverley Historical Society. They are of actual events that happened in and around Waverley in Victoria. The events were and still are tragic, some leaving a significant impact on the family members left behind.james wynn, charles andrew, william aedy, bernerd moylan, herbert james williams, alexander cameron, george houghting, percival cornell, archie mouat, elizabeth law, alcock family, mcguire family, alfred atherton, leslie richard mcallister, winifred liddle hourigan, murders, mysteries, harie dartin, harie diclen, william brialey, ada brialey, roy sefton, amy sefton, dorothea gardiner, aaron gardiner

Bung wooden without tap,stamped "H Gage Maker Melbourne" and "2".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Bung wooden without tap. Maker is H Gage Melbourne. Size 2 inch flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

The three cars to the left are Daimler Wireless Patrol cars being washed in the Russell Street yard. The fourth car is a Cadillac transport car. Four Wireless Patrol Daimlers, registration numbers 19235, 22967, 36989 and one unknown. Circa 1926-1936police vehicles; transport; motor police branch; daimler car; wireless patrol

Street parade with floats travelling north along Station Street, Box Hill, just north of Bank Street. A Cadillac convertible carries four men, and a lady sitting at the rear of the vehicle carrying a baton.B&W photofestivals and celebrations, station street, cars, clothing and dress, commerce

Police garage with Daimler Wireless Patrol cars. There are fourteen crew men in attendance. Caption under the photo states Wireless Patrol ready to leave Russell Street. The car to the far left is a Cadillac which was for general transport. The cars have leather cover over the radiator. circa 1929police vehicles; cadillac car; motor police branch; wireless patrol; transport

Pay books issued to Frederick William Gage an Australian Army serviceman who served in the 1st AIF as a gunner and the 2nd AIF as a sergeant. The WW1 paybook, number 267888, was issued on the 20th October, 1916. The WW2 paybook, number C 75091, was issued on the 4th June, 1940. The WW2 paybook contains photographs of the serviceman.

A wooden tennis racquet with composite concave throat. Octagonal handle with this deep grooves and small trace of leather end wrap. Decal printed across throat on obverse states: OXFORD. Decal across throat on reverse depicts a shield with crown and ducks and states: CADILLAC. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, String, Ink, Leather, Guttennis

Black and white print of a donated negatives. Print made 8/1998. Various photos taken by Ron Fluck or other members of the Fluck family of Davis Buses while on tour during the late 1940's or the early 1950's. 885.1 - Davis bus MO 031 and bus owned by R.Dunn of Clunes - two Bedford buses at Sister Rocks Stawell, 1-10-1950. 885.2 - Davis bus MO 031by Shell petrol bowser, Halls Gap, Grampians - 1-10-1950. 885.3 - Davis bus RL726, Ford, at Casterton with Glenelg Hotel in background, 29-1-1951 885.4 - Davis bus NK 023, Cadillac bus, with Ron Fluck driver - photo by J.A.Fluck - at Queenscliff - 4-1-1953. 885.5 - Davis bus NK 023, as above, with J.A.Fluck standing in doorway. - 4-1-1953. 885.6 - Davis bus RL726, Ford, at Nelson, Vic. 28-1-1951. 885.7 - No entry 885.8 - Davis bus, NK023, Cadillac - Mt Dandenong, 27-8-1950 885.9 - Davis bus NK023, Cadillac - Sassafras - 27-8-1950. All images replaced by high res scan of the negatives 18/1/2019/tramways, trams, davis bus lines, ron fluck, casterton, sassafras

Medals were presented by the Geelong West Cycling Club until the year 2002. Medals are a recognition of achievement in competitive cycling events.Medals are a recognition of achievement in competitive cycling events.3 x Medals - two in bronze metal conglomerate, one in silver metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse sides, inscriptions appear inside an olive wreath decoration. Each medal has a ribbon attached to it. Medal 1 - "GWCC 1995/Junior Road Race/P. Gage" Medal 2 - "GWCC 1994/Junior Road Race/G. Spaulding" Medal 3 - "GWCC 1994/Junior Road Race/P. McElhinney"medals; gwcc; junior road race; p. gage; p. mcelhinney; g. spaulding;

A wooden, slotted handle racquet, with a 13 1/2 inch head. Inscription along throat of obverse: CADILLAC. Inscription across base of head of reverse: HARRY C. LEE & CO/NEW YORK. Inscriptions featuring manufacturing and patent details situated along the sides of the stem. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, String, Gut, Leather, Metal, Clothtennis

4-page booklet (A4 size paper folded in half). Official Opening of the City of Greater Bendigo Indoor Swimming Complex at Eaglehawk. Opened by the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing, the Hon. Tom Reynolds M.P. 2.30 pm Wednesday 14th December. Year not given but is in the 1990s Coloured photo of complex on front gage and page 3. Description of facilities, development, programmes and activities. eaglehawk swimming complex, peter krenz

Prep/IG 1996 Top Row: (L to R) Anthony Sok, Amanda Lewin, Sothea Tin, Jesse Byers, Linda Ouk, Yen-Lung Chau, Luke Harrison. 3rd Row: Mahmood Hossain, Mrs. G. Winchester, Damian Groome, Moska Naderi, Chandy Eang, Justyn Dimery, Mrs. D. Gordon, Jane Whitehead, Glenn Leigh. 2nd Row:Matthew Mesley, Melinda Pham, Melissa McLean, Steven Newman, Andrew Chambers, Melissa Spain, Kirsty Hughes. 1st Row: Eric Phan, Gage Gibson, Zachariah Price, Gregory Gorring, John Crocker. Teacher: Mrs. D. Gordon. Principal: Mr. Geoff Buzaglo.

Rectangular electronic device. Outside of object is covered in imitation wood vinyl. The front of the object includes a panel which has two dials, a light, and a gage inside a window which has the number 50 printed on it. Text on bottom left of panel reads 'ALBIPHON/102'. There is a socket to which a microphone is attached. The microphone is covered in black and grey plastic with an orange button on one side. Writing on the base of microphone reads 'PEIKER DD121TLS/Made In W.-Germany'. There is a power cord and a telephone switchboard cord extending from the back of the device. There is a sticker on the back which is printed with technical details about the device. Device sits on four round plastic feet, text printed on underside of base reads 'Index 03'. Text on bottom left of panel reads 'ALBIPHON/102'. Writing on the base of microphone reads 'PEIKER DD121TLS/Made In W.-Germany'. Device sits on four round plastic feet, text printed on underside of base reads 'Index 03'.

Angelo Di Donato, from Bendigo, is passionate about restoring various items, a hobby he shares with his father, who was originally a blacksmith.Restoration is a nighttime hobby for Di Donato, who works as an RACV regional sales manager. Di Donato discovered a rusted 1960s racing car chassis by chance in Numurkah, Victoria, after missing out on buying machinery at a clearance sale. He researched the car's origins and found it was built by mechanics Derek Smith and Richard Hilyear at Monaco Autos in Dandenong for Bill Lorde-Milnes, using leftover parts. It is the first of seven 'Aussie Specials.'Di Donato spent two years restoring the car, making all necessary parts himself, and ensuring it complied with historic racing rules (e.g., drum brakes, modern tires for safety). The car, known as the Monaco Motors Aljon Special, features a 272 ci V8 Ford Customline engine and a VW Beetle transaxle (which required multiple replacements due to power mismatch). The car weighs 700 kg and can reach speeds up to 230 km/h (145 mph). Di Donato participates in the Regularity class at the Historic Winton event, where drivers aim to match nominated lap times rather than race for speed. He has previously won in this category and prepares meticulously by memorizing corner speeds. The event is organized by the Austin 7 Club and features historic cars, motorcycles, and sidecars, with displays and market stalls. Di Donato involved his family in the restoration and racing activities, including his father and son. He paid tribute to a former owner, John Skipper, by showing him the restored car. The event also celebrates significant vehicle anniversaries, such as 120 years for Studebaker and Cadillac, and 100 years for Austin Seven and others.Bendigo Advertiser Article - "Hobby rebuild revs up" by David Chapman, pictures by Noni Hyett, Sat 28 2022 This item contains the following documents 3486.58a The restored 1960 car with Angelo, colour photo 3486.58b The rusted wreck in Numurkah - colour photo 3486.58c Bendigo Advertiser Article - "Hobby rebuild revs up"bendigo, angelo di donato, monaco motors aljon special

A screwdriver is a tool, manual or powered, for turning (driving or removing) screws. A typical simple screwdriver has a handle and a shaft, and a tip that the user inserts into the screw head to turn it. The shaft is usually made of tough steel to resist bending or twisting. The tip may be hardened to resist wear, treated with a dark tip coating for improved visual contrast between tip and screw—or ridged or treated for additional 'grip'. Handle are typically wood, metal, or plastic and usually hexagonal, square, or oval in cross-section to improve grip and prevent the tool from rolling when set down. The handle and shaft of screwdrivers have changed considerably over time. The "Perfect Pattern Handle’ screwdriver was first manufactured by HD Smith & Company, which operated from 1850 to 1900. Screwdrivers were probably invented in the late 15th century, either in Germany or France when Screws were used to construct screw-cutting lathes, for securing breastplates, backplates, and helmets on medieval jousting armor—and eventually for multiple parts of the emerging firearms, particularly the matchlock. The jaws that hold the pyrites inside medieval guns were secured with screws, and the need to constantly replace the pyrites resulted in considerable refinement of the screwdriver. The screwdriver depended entirely on the screw, and it took several advances to make the screw easy enough to produce to become popular and widespread Canadian P.L. Robertson, though he was not the first person to patent the idea of socket-head screws, was the first to successfully commercialize them, starting in 1908. In Portland, Oregon, Henry F. Phillips patented his own invention, an improved version of a deep socket with a cruciform slot, today known as the Phillips Screw. Phillips offered his screw to the American Screw Company, and after a successful trial on the 1936 Cadillac, it quickly swept through the American auto industry. A main attraction for the screw was that conventional slotted screwdrivers could also be used on them, which was not possible with the Robertson Screw. A large steel screwdriver with worn wooden handlepioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, brighton, tools, craftsman, carpenters, , blacksmiths, builders, farmers, metalwork, woodwork, screws, philllips head screwdrivers, h.d.smith & co usa, p.l. robertson, henry f.phillips , oregon, canada, american screw company,

Black and white print of a donated negatives. Print made 8/1998. Various photos taken by Ron Fluck or other members of the Fluck family of various tour buses during the late 1940's and early 1950's. 886.1 - Mylor Service bus Ford V8, SA234990, Strathalbyn 5-1-1951 - standing alongside is Ron Fluck's first wife Joan (advised by Ron 09/2007) 886.2 - Pykes Cadillac Panorama Hotel, Sublime point, Bulli Pass NSW and Ron Fluck, 29-6-1951. 886.3 - Bonds REO #6, West Vic. (see also 886.9) 886.4 - Marks Ballarat, 2 Ansairs, TL943 and TL 975, Ocean Road, Melba Gully Crowes Vic - 25-3-1951. 886.5 - Parlourcars White bus, No. 29, Melbourne Hills Warburton - 13-8-1950 886.6 - Cellulose Bus, semi trailer, Millicent - 24-10-1947 with Claude Perkins Pty Ltd. hardware store in background. 886.7 - Kilkenny - Morphett - Henley Beach bus service, breakdown, Grange Road, Findon, Chev. car, Ron Fluck and D.Kay, 22-1-1949. Photo by E.G.Fluck. 886.8 - As for 886.2, NSW TV 338. 886.9 - Bonds Reo #6, Side Load, SA 2337, Diamond T motor, S.E. of SA - 23-10-1947. All images replaced by high res scan of the negatives 17/1/2019/tramways, trams, mylor service, parlourcars, bonds, marks of ballarat

Ward Brothers (George and Samuel) registered a company (Australian Sewing Machines Limited Pty Ltd) with the head office address in Errol St, North Melbourne, and Prahan. The earliest newspaper advertisement for this company was in 1897. Around this time the Ward Brothers first imported sewing machines from England and Wertheim placed their decal on them and mounted them in their own Australian made cabinets. David Ward later imported machines from Beisolt & Locke in Germany and registered name  A.N.A. (All Native Australian), his shop was in Collingwood Melbourne. Some of these machines had Ward Brothers decals on them as well. The three brothers sold under the same name as Ward Brothers. The early Ward Brothers logo had a map of Australia with a picture of all three brothers on it. In 1911 all three of the Ward Brothers decided to share a stall in the yearly Melbourne exhibition. The A.N.A was the machine that got rave reviews. It was at this time that the Australian Sewing Machine Company Pty Ltd decided to add the A.N.A logo to their logo to cash in on the new found celebrity status that the A.N.A has gained. To cut a long story short. David Ward took his brothers to court to prevent this from happening. This was a long drawn out affair that took quite a few years. The settlement was decided out of court and nothing was disclosed of the deal that was made. David seemed to have left the scene, then the remaining Ward Brothers and A.N.A. combined and then became “Wardana”. There are many Ward Brothers sewing machines in displays, they originated from Japan, England, America, and Germany. It seems that where ever they got the best deal for sewing machines or parts is the direction they went. This is where the Bendigo sewing machine company came into the picture. All imported sewing machines into Australia drew a government tax. Bendigo Cording's Traction Company was given proposed two-pound tariff protection that gave the company a significant price advantage for its machines. As a result, the Ward Brothers purchased a huge number of Bendigo shares to get cheaper machines for their sewing machine cabinets. Ward Brothers then placed one of their company officials on the Board of “Bendigo Sewing Machines Limited” and the rest is history. Ward Brothers had shops Australian wide and in most of the major country towns. History for “Bendigo Sewing Machines Limited”     Cordings Traction Company owners (H. Keck MLC, W. Wallace, and W. Ewing) operated their business out of the former W. Webb & Co. building in Queen St. Bendigo. Around 1923-1924 they decided to switch from traction engines to manufacturing sewing machines. The actual date is not known but that year's financial report made note of both Cordings and Bendigo Sewing Machines Limited. The switch was made with the government of the day agreeing to a tariff of two pounds per head for every machine head made completely in Australia. The change from traction engines to sewing machines went well. Government representatives visited the factory in Bendigo to inspect and ensure that the sewing machines were Australian made as a result they agreed on granting the two-pound tariff to the company. After the first 12 months, they built 30, the following 12 months the company had produced 1500 machines probably due to the involvement of the Ward brothers. However, the government proposed a new condition to the tariff agreement which was that the company must produce 20% of Australia's requirements for sewing machines. In 1924 after having had produced 1500 machines resulting in reaching their financial limit for tariff support. According to the government, the requirement was 15,000 machines for the next year had to be produced to qualify for the tariff. The company had already reached its production limit and unfortunately folded. There were several attempts to regain government assistance to save this new industry but it was to no avail. Even a promise to open another factory in Sydney was offered but unfortunately wasn't accepted. An item fabricated in Australia from a majority of imported parts from either Germany, America or England giving a snapshot into the early manufacturing industries that were operating at the time of Federation. Sewing machine, treadle, in timber cabinet. Branded Ward Bros, A.N.A., Australian Sewing Machine Coy. Decorative carved timber cabinet, hinged, fold-out laminated timber top and five drawers; two small on each side with handles and one long, shallow, between side drawers without handle. Thread is on bobbin in a rocket shuttle (both in good condition) plus spare empty shuttle (rusty). Brass ‘Half Yard’ ruler inlaid across front, measuring scale in inches and centimetres. Two metal shuttle cover plates (or throat plate / slide plate); front one is impressed with a gauge for needle and thread. Gold trim and decals on flatbed and machine front and back, serial number under shuttle cover, brand on decals and on round metal plate on back of machine. Front right of machine has a bobbin winder. Treadle belt shows signs of wear and laminate on timber machine cover is peeling slightly.Decal coat of arms on right front of machine: kangaroo on left, man with broad-brim hat, holding pick-axe on right, in centre, top “SEWING MACHINE / THE / A. N. A.” then below it, the rising sun, then below that is state of Victoria shield with the Southern Cross constellation. Wheat sheaves around edge on left and flowering plant on right. Gold ribbon banner at bottom with script “WARD BROS.“ Decal of map of Australia on flatbed of machine. States and capital cities are marked and named (no northern territory), portrait of two men. In centre of map are interwoven letters “A. N. A.” and written in script “WARD BROS.” Decal across front of machine body has large, decorated gold lettering “A. N. A.” Decal across the top of machine “THE AUSTRALIAN SEWING MACHINE COY. PTY. Ltd.” Steel shuttle cover at front has an impressed gage listing cotton and needle sizes and number of stitches. Brass disc on back of machine “A. N. A.” in centre. Brass ruler across front of machine has carved or pressed words in the timber. In centre “INCHES” above ruler and “CENTIMETRES” below ruler, and on right above ruler is “HALF YARD” Decal across back of machine’s body “A.N. A. / MADE IN U.S.A.” Stamped into metal under shuttle cover is “219415” (2 and 5 are partially there, first 1 could instead be a 7) flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ward bros., australian sewing machine co., a.n.a., treadle sewing machine, rocket shuttle sewing machine, home industry, clothing, wardana, australian sewing machine company, all native australian, dressmaking, clothing manufacturer

5529.01 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 7-1.jpg Front Row: John Kutin, Albert Balchan, The Pham, Mitko Kimitrievski, Dejan Stojanovic, Anthony Scerri, Tomy Atanasrowski, Vane Taseska Second Row: Christine Cassar, Trudi Williams, Slavica Stojkovski, Pepi Velevski, Tony Tasevski, Mandy Banic, Jenny Jacov, Lucy Jutrisa Third Row: Madga Anzelc, Lillian Buttigieg, Donna Pasternak, Vesna Golek, Kosana Grajinov, Dejana Siljak, Mushe Melmet, Bozica Anicia Teacher: Mr, Baber 5529.02 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 7-2.jpg Front Row: Mira Maiic, Effie Orchanides, Lucvanne Muscat, Anastasia Kousscuios, Suzie Zaiec, Dinna Petrouska, Rita Gauci, Suzie Paceskoska Second Row: Bruce Phan, Thanh Ngu, Victor Georgiadis, Victor Ekladious, David Farrugia, Mayne Spiteri, Christos Giokas, Stanlev Koutras, Phouthasone Luanqxavanthone Third Row: Caroline Buttigieg, Janine Perino, Helen Maltaric, Yvette De Bree, Theresa Shalaby, Malaine Gauci 5529.03 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 7-4.jpg Front Row: Harry Azzopardi, Ibraim Bekiri, Laurence Sciberras, Kuldip Cheema, Christopher Falzon, John Attard Second Row: Sharon Grima, Mondaya Hang, Angela Lambley, Ted Latomanski, Advije Deniri, Daniella Spiteri, Milong Ly Third Row: Phan Tran, Betty Vaneska, Helen Aygur, Veronica Estoseres, Galea Tracey Lee, Nguyen Ha Thien Tuong, Gordana Obradovic Teacher: Ms. S. Barr 5529.04 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 7-6.jpg Front Row: Giorgio Cucuzza, Richard Suntovski, Chris Spiliotopoulos, Adam Bransberger, David Zohra, David Condello, Wissam Abdou, Dimitrija Jovicic Second Row: Kathy Kotvas, Joanne Vassalo, Tan Tran, Mario Kalogiannis, Lindsay Hynes, Thu Dieu Tan, Khuong-Ky Thai, Wendy Foster, Deanne Foster Third Row: Teacher: Mrs. M. Kouiroukidis 5529.05 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 8-1.jpg Front Row: Michelle Deguaro, Rosangela Costa, Fatina Josue, Tanya Pevelic, Nicquie Spiteri, Jenny Galea, Monika Markovski, Janine Kent Second Row: Davor Yukandin, Joanne Farrugia, Tanya Sciberras, Kerrie Bernard, Marisa Delli-Pizzi, Tanya Jacskon, Lorraine Catanis, Jason Azzopardi Third Row: Carmen Farrugia, Paul Robinson, Gustavo Rodriguez, Adrain Calabretta, Andrew Petkovski, Sandra Stavridis Teacher: Miss. Francis 5529.06 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 8-2.jpg Front Row: Belinda Debattista, Serif Melmet, Nikolina Juren, Amila Alajbegovic, Vilson Dedaj, Nadine Watkinson, Michelle Saliba, Betty Klcpacavska, Michelle Camilleri Second Row: Jimmy Langas, Harvey Saini, Ricky Micallef, Harpreet Nagra, tony Jovcevski, An Lieu, Steven Packer, Dinh Nguyen Third Row: Tommy Matanovic, Jerry Mach, Joseph Kasapovic, Daniel Wojcik, Zoran Marcouski 5529.07 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 8-3.jpg Front Row: Linda Cassar, Cathy Lordan, Judy Anne Steve, Teresa Gentile, Lynette Yiannakou, Sharon Over, Helen Kiriaccudis, Tuiela Bekiri, Joanne Debrincat Second Row: Kevin Farrugia, Duan Nguyen, Hung Le, Joyce Xerri, Karen Farkas, Ruth Hinanoulos, Chirs Miljesic, John Takkis, Nigel Malkic Third Row: Barry Tila, Karen Camilleri, Khoi Tran Dang, Moukhales Radou, Phi Phan, Roberta Kalviq, George Trxiloumdjian 5529.08 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 8-4.jpg No Names 5529.09 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 8-5.jpg Front Row: Christine Harrington, Elica Karowski, Visnia Maltaric, Bonnie Baird, Adriana Skok, Jane Spiteri, Ghada Maghanez, Largine Alka, Felicia Cucuzzo Second Row: Stephen Eagles, Tonv Planinic, Arthur Kollaras, Brvoia Darun, Douglas Duncevski, Zoren Trajkovski, Theodore Pagageorgiou, Christian De Bono Third Row: Christian Mendez, Cynthia Terelst, Michelle Zsidai, Paula Vercoe, Marvanne Mamic, Caroline Dinevski, Melita Vella, George Mikhael 5529.10 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 8-6.jpg No Names 5529.11 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 9-1.jpg Front Row: Violettta Stojanovski, Sabrina Sepe, Jody McKenzie, Christine Buttigieg, Diana Djugen, Aydin Tahir, Katrina Lawson, Mary Sciberras Second Row: Jason Vella, Niketta Thinaras, Carol Axiaq, Jenny Xerri, Michaelle Agius, Sultan Tahir, Charles Farrugia Third Row: Richard Arceri, Mahamad Chaouk, Leon Kyratais, Bruce McXerral, Andrew Bajko, Tony Ivankovic, Lawrence Cassar Teacher: Ms. T. Lowe 5529.12 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 9-4.jpg No Names 5529.13 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 9-5.jpg No Names 5529.14 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 9-7.jpg Front Row: Alison Warr, Cindy Rutar, Sharyn Perry, Julie Atanasovska, Zoanete Tasevska, Suzi Risteska, Anne Vucetic, Jacqueline McAuliffe Second Row: Frank Grabovac, Marko Barisic, Suzie Loncar, Ljubica Anlic, Teresa Koponen, Roza Donazetovska, Lily Mercieca, Wayne Andrews, Walter Sare Third Row: Robert Galic, Raymond Bruozis, Andrew Oldenhuis, Wakan Gun, Gerhard Weber, Mark Kowalczuk, Zlatan Gee Teacher: Mr. M. Holland 5529.15 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 10-1.jpg Front Row: Irene Papadimitriou, Sharon Cox, Lesong Lu, Susan Scicluna, Michelle Neskov, Minh Thai, Rosanna Giumarra, Dianne Farrugia, Yung Ly Second Row: Narika Milosecvska, Lily Drofenik, Sandra Romeo, Anna Majic, Josefina Martinez, Paola Rothbauer, Yalentina Taleska, Josie Giumarra Third Row: Wendy Peake, Erica Hawley, Kym Robinson, Patty Christou, Ingrid Kerr 5529.16 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 10-5.jpg Front Row: Gurpreet Nagra, Ehab Elmenawyi Arthur Constantinou, Zoran Pavlovic, Ante Kutlesa, Kristo Markovski, John Olivieri Second Row: Katrina Kalogiannis, Barbara Mills, Vlatko Mega, Jasna Badrov, Adnan Subasic, Jasna Ahec, Stephanic Yassilopoulos Third Row: Claude Thiel, Saso Tasevski, Tony Stoilkovski, Joe Cuze, Fred Marro, Ljupco Reevski, Jason Schuab 5529.17 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 10-6.jpg Front Row: Hung Quach, Andjelko Miljesic, John Barnes, Albert Popavacki, Steven Durik, Jeffrey Fenech, Tony Aceri Second Row: Suzanne Giacomotto, Steven Suntovski, Nick Stavridis, Jimmy Amiti, Mark Avent, Martin Camilleri, Serpil Kaya Third Row: Yan Ngu, Iri Frangis, Slajana Mijatovic, Karin Kos, James Parashos, Colin Lambley 5529.18 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 10-7.jpg Front Row: Suzy Kotevski, Lorna Griggs, Melaine Watkinson, Maria Fiorenza, Bircan Erbas, Elizabeth Gal, Andrea Van-Arkel, Lisette Hallmark, Melissa Dunn Second Row: Julie Kolaric, Louisa Juricevic, Debbie Zuvanovic, Karen Kopowen, Mary Paolinos, Janice Bell, Roza Grabovac Third Row: Zaya Bibay, Amin Elmenani, Costa Pimpilidis, Patrick Falzon, Sally Goteis, Sam David, Daniella Surcik 5529.19 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 11-1.jpg Front Row: Jeanine Hansen, Kim Fenech, Helen Skrepetis, Nada Yucetic, Unni Leonardson, Anita Cerdic, Bilijana Dinevski, Mary-Jane Scicluna, Sylvia Micallef Second Row: Michael Orphanides, Darren Spooner, Kathy Bervanakis, Violetta Kotevska, Joanne Aguis, Penny Papaioannou, Eric Ivezic, Slohodan Zdrveski Third Row: Wadih Saad, Alex Ekladious, Joseph Simundza, David Craus, John Serrano, David Crossley 5529.20 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 11-2.jpg Front Row: Anna Jusup, Sherry Suhr, Deglia Uran, Julie Mago, Jenny Imre, Beyhan Bozdag, Hamide Uyar Second Row: Joseph Cini, Emmanuel Agius, Carmelina MacCarrone, Nicole Noy, Kathy Budimir, Helen Jakupovic, Murat Ali, Lirim Dektash Third Row: Laz Christpoulos, Butch Naumcevski, Nick Dagiandis, John Lomen, Peter Sarandis, Stavros Langas 5529.21 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 11-3.jpg Front Row: Julie Farrugia, Hary Gjerkea, Xenia Pavlides, Glenda Harrip, Joyce Spiteri, Alexandra Pleurias, Tania Grech Second Row: Tran Phuong, Valentine Blazevska, Susan Zajac, Ann Grant, Anna Bubnjic, Maria Lagas, Katissa Arnott Third Row: Wendy Cian, Tuan Nuguyen, Malcolm Cox, Kathy Grabovac 5529.22 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 11-4.jpg Front Row: Jenny Farrugia, Liliana Hovancek, Marcia Garrido, Danica Cimbora, Joanne Kramar, Lidija Stepic, Maryanne Ciric, Tracey White Second Row: Kim Fahlstrom, Lily Gelder, Michelle Kalvig, Ljubica Kasalo, Julie Wojcik, Justine Brodel, Wilma Brbot, Suzanne Vasica Third Row: Abedin Demiri, Robert Mihalcic, Moidrag Gagic, Karl Rajic, Zkatko Juren Teacher: Mr. M. Holland 5529.23 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 11-5.jpg Front Row: Eileen McGregor, Jasnin Cumbo, Ruth Fieldew, Joyce Gaellner, Liuba Sunanovic, Josephine Buttigion, Lynette Zoumboulakis, Litsa Pashalidis, Danielle De Bono Second Row: Joe Cutijar, Michael Lagoutatzis, Fiona Zaradic, Silvie Moravek, Fiona Spiteri, Zora Jovanovska, Stavros Malamus, David Boesch Third Row: Robert Phillps, Dayan Simic, Danny Kowalczyk, Shane Riley, Anton Sare, Nelson Yiannakou, Kemal Tagir, Steven Bubevich 5529.24 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 11B.jpg Front Row: Anita Shields, Valentine Ilievska, Sandra Reyes, Meli Dvorak, Eileen McGregor, Fiona Zaradic, Christine Rutar Second Row: Martin Fiorenza, Saso Ivanoski, Lili Gabelica, Maryanne Saliba, Ray Mercicca, Peter Cafia Third Row: Jose Paz, Johnny Jerbic, Steven Christina, Drazen Modric 5529.25 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 11WC.jpg No Names 5529.26 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 12-2.jpg Front Row: Pauline Dimaiuto, Olga Natsou, Tammy Wojcik, Lynette Von Arkel, Lulli Bala, Azucena Conde-Acedo, Le Van lu Second Row: Kongchak Vongkham, Ricky Mabic, Thanassi Mirtsopoulos, Gary Zaradic, Donjo Tasevski, Emil Lene, Arthur Sovitslis, Daniel Resoaglis Third Row: Peter Kadlecok, Ziya Onashi, Sean Mitzis, Tony Balchan, Michael Rajek, Alex Perse, Mustafa Mussein 5529.27 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 12-3.jpg Front Row: Linda Telovski, Trudie Balnanse, Kerry Williams, Frances Venner, Maria Lessar, Athena Solopotias, Sharon Swain Second Row: Louis Vergara, Sunday Alpashan, Paul Falzon, Paul Scharpe, Adam Schwab, Michael Elliott, Danny Lieu 5529.28 - St. Albans High School 1986 Year 12-5.jpg Front Row: Navy Tang, Julie Pearce, Natalie Zovin, Sandra Vergara, Amanda Duffy, Claudia Vergara, Judy Schober Second Row: Josephine Formosa, Vera Acevska, Mina Pastore, Vesna Acevska, Katrina Kolek, Suzie Cuze, Michell Palaksit Third Row: Azmi Demiri, Richard Scerri, Taso Dimitrakakis, Jamie Watkinson, Joe Mercieca, Huseyin Bozdag 5529.29 - St. Albans High School 1986 Office Staff.jpg Front Row: Mrs. Ann O'Hare, Mr. Roger Martin, Mrs. Lynne Duck Back Row: Mrs. Sandra Chapman, Mrs. Shirley Krumnow st. albans high school, main road east, st. albans