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Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyTypewriter Case Olivetti, Circa 1950
... ...protective carry bags/cases for mobile office equipment...Competition from overseas producers was starting to affect rural industries and the removal of the large range of tariff protection, especially rural products, required not only a shift of farm management but a more efficient cost savings modus operandi. commercial protective carry bags/cases for mobile office equipment mechanical typewriter This is a semi hard cover (cloth over cardboard on inside, plastic over cardboard on outside), camel coloured outside and tartan cloth covered pattern inside the typewriter case. the case can be opened up by "unzipping" the top from the bottom halves of the case. ...This typewriter case allowed the Olivetti typewriter to be securely and free from contaminants to be totally mobile. The Olivetti typewriter company was founded in Italy in 1908 and became a leader in portable dependable typewriters.This particular typewriter contained is a Olivetti Lettera 22, oblique front stroke and portable manufactured after 1950. During the 1950s and 1960s was a time when British and European manufactured goods were still purchased by many Australian consumers. After the 1970s however, there was a shift, mainly in the cities, to Japanese made goods. The invasion of Japanese manufactured goods was relatively slower, especially in rural areas. The demand for long lasting and dependable merchandise was in the rural area still the most important criteria. The ease of setting up this typewriter and its compact mobility was its major benefit to trades people and travelling professionals, e.g. rural doctors, other medical professionals, accountants, lawyers and educators. This item(carrying case) facilitated the growing numbers of professional nomads requiring a relatively light office stationery package e.g. travelling novelist, writer, businessman and academics. This typewriter needed no electrical or battery power to operate it therefore the inside compartment did not require additional storage pockets . Outback Australia, where at this point in time, good available electrical power reticulation and battery power, was a scarce and therefore could not be totally measured as a highly efficient office environment. The protective carrying bag provided the only mobile way to operate in some business and home locations.Although this typewriter cover and its typewriter was purchased from a business in Penrith, Sydney, N.S.W., it is significant that it travelled easily to the Kiewa Valley, demonstrating the mobility of certain sections of the community. This typewriter cover protected the expensive typewriter it contained which was designed by an Italian industrial designer, Marcello Nizzoli, in line with the art deco style of the 1930s and the colour and flexibility of the vibrant 1950s. The underlying theme of manufacturing in the 1950s was to produce equipment that was more efficient than what was inherited from the earlier period of 20th century. Improvements were made to this Olivetti typewriter by Giuseppe Beccio by reducing the number of parts made from 3,000 to 2,000. Protection of such a typewriter was of an utmost necessity. The need for mobile expensive typewriters waned as less expensive typewriters became available. This was the major principle of the Japanese manufacturing juggernauts of the post World War II. Efficiency and low cost material was becoming prime factors in the success of rural industries from the 1960s. Competition from overseas producers was starting to affect rural industries and the removal of the large range of tariff protection, especially rural products, required not only a shift of farm management but a more efficient cost savings modus operandi.This is a semi hard cover (cloth over cardboard on inside, plastic over cardboard on outside), camel coloured outside and tartan cloth covered pattern inside the typewriter case. the case can be opened up by "unzipping" the top from the bottom halves of the case. For carrying purposes the case has two plastic covering metal handles with brass fittings. There are two stitched on brown reinforcement straps encompassing both sides of the case. The two reinforcing straps are brown in colour and a securing strap with a press button at one end to allow an extra securing tongue to keep the cover secure. The top inside of the case has a three quarters long paper compartment (flap style). See KVHS 0455 for Olivetti Lettera typewriter.commercial, protective carry bags/cases for mobile office equipment, mechanical typewriter -
Mont De LanceyShawl with carry bag, 1870's
... ...Carry bags...Helen was born in 1831. Shawls Carry bags Cream, hand-painted very fine shawl, with purple/blue flowers. ...Worn by Helen Pinniger nee Stewart during the 1870's. Helen was born in 1831.Cream, hand-painted very fine shawl, with purple/blue flowers. Wide border of corded lace. An accompanying blue quilted carry bag with zip, for the shawl.shawls, carry bags -
Federation University Art CollectionPrint, Louise Tomlinson, The Crossing, 1999
... Framed lithograph depicting a man carrying bags through water....Louise TOMLINSON (1964- ) Born Tongala, Victoria In 1980 Louise Tomlinson decided to relocate to Ballarat to study fine art available alumni LL1/25 Centre "The Crossing" LR Thomlinson '98 Framed lithograph depicting a man carrying bags through water. The Crossing Print Louise Tomlinson ...Louise TOMLINSON (1964- ) Born Tongala, Victoria In 1980 Louise Tomlinson decided to relocate to Ballarat to study fine artFramed lithograph depicting a man carrying bags through water.LL1/25 Centre "The Crossing" LR Thomlinson '98available, alumni -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph
... Black and whiteunframed ptoto of seven men in civilian clothes carrying bags. Two are shaking hands. Photo is in an envelope dated 22-03-1967...Photograph Enlistment Peter Stainthorpe This photograph is in an envelope dated 22/03/1967 Black and whiteunframed ptoto of seven men in civilian clothes carrying bags. Two are shaking hands. Photo is in an envelope dated 22-03-1967 Photograph Photograph ...Black and whiteunframed ptoto of seven men in civilian clothes carrying bags. Two are shaking hands. Photo is in an envelope dated 22-03-1967This photograph is in an envelope dated 22/03/1967photograph, enlistment, peter stainthorpe -
Clunes MuseumContainer - CARRY BAG, BOOKTOWN CLUNES
... CARRY BAGS WITH HANDLES SUPPLIED AT BOOKTOWN TO CARRY BOOKS. .1 White paper carry bag with handles .2 CLOTH CARRY BAG WITH HANDLES...booktown carry bag .1 Clunes Booktown 1st weekend in May www.clunes.org/booktown CARRY BAGS WITH HANDLES SUPPLIED AT BOOKTOWN TO CARRY BOOKS. .1 White paper carry bag with handles .2 CLOTH CARRY BAG WITH HANDLES BOOKTOWN CLUNES Container CARRY BAG Gispack ...CARRY BAGS WITH HANDLES SUPPLIED AT BOOKTOWN TO CARRY BOOKS. .1 White paper carry bag with handles .2 CLOTH CARRY BAG WITH HANDLES.1 Clunes Booktown 1st weekend in May www.clunes.org/booktownbooktown, carry bag -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - WATER BOTTLE CARRIERS, Unknown
... Disruptive patter water bottle outer carry bags fitted with sewn on web belt loop and metal webbing attachments. ...Disruptive patter water bottle outer carry bags fitted with sewn on web belt loop and metal webbing attachments. ...1. & 2. Disruptive patter water bottle outer carry bags fitted with sewn on web belt loop and metal webbing attachments. There are two closure locking clips.passchendaele barracks trust, water bottle, outer bags -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - AMMUNITION POUCHES, Unknown
... Seven (7) pockets with the capability of carrying rifle clips of 10 rounds. The carry bags have over the shoulder carry straps. ...Seven (7) pockets with the capability of carrying rifle clips of 10 rounds. The carry bags have over the shoulder carry straps. ...1. & 2. Vietnam era 5.56 mm Ball ammunition carry bag. Seven (7) pockets with the capability of carrying rifle clips of 10 rounds. The carry bags have over the shoulder carry straps. This equipment was considered disposable after use."5.56mm Ball M193". "10 RD CLIPS". "LOT LC 3-245".passchendaele barracks trust, pbt254, 5.56mm ball carry bag, equipment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, 29/10/1925
... Sugarloaf Reservoir / Early construction work 29/10/1925 / Horse and dray carrying bags of cement / workmen building timber frames supervised by dark suited person / Huts right of middle / Heaps of wood for use in traction engine....Sugarloaf Reservoir / Early construction work 29/10/1925 / Horse and dray carrying bags of cement / workmen building timber frames supervised by dark suited person / Huts right of middle / Heaps of wood for use in traction engine. ...Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Medium sized black and white photograph. Sugarloaf Reservoir / Early construction work 29/10/1925 / Horse and dray carrying bags of cement / workmen building timber frames supervised by dark suited person / Huts right of middle / Heaps of wood for use in traction engine.victorian state rivers and supply commission, sugarloaf reservoir -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Geelong 2 at Newtown, 14-1-1954
... The photograph shows Geelong tram No. 2 at the Newtown tram terminus with the conductor or motorman with a conductor's bag standing by the rear of the tram and two ladies carrying bags approaching the tram. The tram has the return destination of Eastern Park. ...The photograph shows Geelong tram No. 2 at the Newtown tram terminus with the conductor or motorman with a conductor's bag standing by the rear of the tram and two ladies carrying bags approaching the tram. The tram has the return destination of Eastern Park. ...The photograph shows Geelong tram No. 2 at the Newtown tram terminus with the conductor or motorman with a conductor's bag standing by the rear of the tram and two ladies carrying bags approaching the tram. The tram has the return destination of Eastern Park. Photo by an unknown photographer on 14-1-1954.Yields information about tram 2Black and white photograph with details on rear. Two copies held.In pencil "#2 at Newtown Geelong 14-1-54" and number '1106" in ink. On rear of 2nd copy - via Howard Clark. Newtown terminus 1953-55tramways, trams, geelong, newtown, tram 2, geelong tramway -
Box Hill Historical SocietyPhotograph - Group, 1960s
... Group of 4 women wearing hats, gloves and carrying hand bags, standing on the floor of the Main Hall, Box Hill Town Hall. ...Group of 4 women wearing hats, gloves and carrying hand bags, standing on the floor of the Main Hall, Box Hill Town Hall. ...Group of 4 women wearing hats, gloves and carrying hand bags, standing on the floor of the Main Hall, Box Hill Town Hall. B&w photowomen's groups, mayoral functions, town halls, clothing and dress, hats, box hill town hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: H M LEGGO & CO. MERCHANTS, BENDIGO
... The 2nd lorry is carrying bags of produce. Plate 165. H M Leggo & Co., Merchants, Bendigo. ...The 2nd lorry is carrying bags of produce. Plate 165. H M Leggo & Co., Merchants, Bendigo. ...Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 1 black & white photo of H M Leggo & Co., Merchants, Bendigo. Markings on the building - 1861 at the top, H M Leggo & Co., Merchant Importers. The large windows also have signs on them H M Leggo & Co., Merchants & Importers. In the foreground are 4 horses - each group of 2 pulling a lorry. The 2nd lorry is carrying bags of produce. Plate 165. H M Leggo & Co., Merchants, Bendigo. Exterior view of offices and warehouse.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, h m leggo & co. merchants bendigo -
Lake Bolac & District Historical SocietyBlack and white photograph, Carting Wheat at Lake Bolac
... James Wills of "Fintry" Lake Bolac carting bags of wheat with his International truck which was purchased for Goodall's, Mortlake. The truck was able to carry 35 bags of wheat....James Wills of "Fintry" Lake Bolac carting bags of wheat with his International truck which was purchased for Goodall's, Mortlake. The truck was able to carry 35 bags of wheat. ...James Wills of "Fintry" Lake Bolac carting bags of wheat with his International truck which was purchased for Goodall's, Mortlake. The truck was able to carry 35 bags of wheat.lake bolac, fintry, wills, internation truck, goodall, mortlake -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Ballarat SECV 36 Gardens Loop, Easter 1964
... In the background is the Gardens Kiosk and a man carrying two bags possibly about to board the tram....In the background is the Gardens Kiosk and a man carrying two bags possibly about to board the tram. ...Photograph shows Ballarat SECV tram No. 36 in Wendouree Parade at Gardens Loop with the destination of Victoria St. In the background is the Gardens Kiosk and a man carrying two bags possibly about to board the tram.Yields information about the Ballarat Tram operations and No. 36 in 1964.Black and white print with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear "Easter 1964, bogie car 36 at Gardens"tramways, ballarat, wendouree parade, tram 36, gardens loop -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Ballarat 36 at Sebastopol, Graeme Cleak, 9-3-1962
... Photo shows SECV Ballarat No. 36 at the Sebastopol terminus with a lady carrying shopping bags walking from the tram and the motorman standing at the far end of the tram. ...Photo shows SECV Ballarat No. 36 at the Sebastopol terminus with a lady carrying shopping bags walking from the tram and the motorman standing at the far end of the tram. ...Photo shows SECV Ballarat No. 36 at the Sebastopol terminus with a lady carrying shopping bags walking from the tram and the motorman standing at the far end of the tram. Photo by Graeme Cleak 9-3-1962Yields information about Ballarat tram services and tram 36 in 1962.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In ink on the rear "Car 36 at Sebastopol, 9.3.62, Photo by Graeme Cleak"tramways, tramcars, tram 36, sebastopol -
Linton and District Historical Society IncContainer, Match Container, World War, 1914-1918
... These matches could ignite by being rubbed together and often did so when carried in bags or pockets. This one was the property of a member of Linton's Jennings family....These matches could ignite by being rubbed together and often did so when carried in bags or pockets. This one was the property of a member of Linton's Jennings family. ...This type of match container was issued to soldiers in World War 1, to carry phosphorous matches safely. These matches could ignite by being rubbed together and often did so when carried in bags or pockets. This one was the property of a member of Linton's Jennings family.Cylindrical brass container with lid, bottom hatched. Lid engraved or stamped "W. JENNINGS."."W. Jennings".w. jennings, world war 1914-1918, containers, matches -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard, c.1916
... All wearing great coats, have slouch hats on & carrying gas mask bags....All wearing great coats, have slouch hats on & carrying gas mask bags. Postcard POSTCARD ...There is an undocumented photocopy of original enclosed. Item in the collection re Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer 2535P for his service details. Alexander Cummin seatedFaded black & white portrait of 3 Australian Soldiers, 2 standing & 1 seated. All wearing great coats, have slouch hats on & carrying gas mask bags.Handwritten on rear: 3 Bugers (sic) Armentieres 1916 photography-photographs, documents - postcards -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Association for the Blind of Victoria 'Kelaston' 39th Annual Report 1996, 1996
... Annual report on activities and financial performance of Kelaston, including the closure of the laneway behind Kelaston in preparation for the expected rebuilding, appointment of Dawn Veale, Rod McDonald, Deborah Hoover, Jane Brownfield and Anne Johnson, challenge issued to other centres to find the longest serving volunteer with no one beating Avenel McClure's record of 59 years with the Ballarat Auxiliary starting as a driver, Terry Fraser seconded to Mirridong, farewell to Teresa Skyrpko who use to carry bags of coal to fuel the stoves when she began 34 years ago, 4 residents attended a holiday at Halls Gap, Port Phillip Bay cruise for 2 residents, three people celebrated turning 100 (or more), establishment of an awareness program of vision impairment for Ballarat primary school students and the Low Vision Clinic in Horsham began operations....Annual report on activities and financial performance of Kelaston, including the closure of the laneway behind Kelaston in preparation for the expected rebuilding, appointment of Dawn Veale, Rod McDonald, Deborah Hoover, Jane Brownfield and Anne Johnson, challenge issued to other centres to find the longest serving volunteer with no one beating Avenel McClure's record of 59 years with the Ballarat Auxiliary starting as a driver, Terry Fraser seconded to Mirridong, farewell to Teresa Skyrpko who use to carry bags of coal to fuel the stoves when she began 34 years ago, 4 residents attended a holiday at Halls Gap, Port Phillip Bay cruise for 2 residents, three people celebrated turning 100 (or more), establishment of an awareness program of vision impairment for Ballarat primary school students and the Low Vision Clinic in Horsham began operations. ...Annual report on activities and financial performance of Kelaston, including the closure of the laneway behind Kelaston in preparation for the expected rebuilding, appointment of Dawn Veale, Rod McDonald, Deborah Hoover, Jane Brownfield and Anne Johnson, challenge issued to other centres to find the longest serving volunteer with no one beating Avenel McClure's record of 59 years with the Ballarat Auxiliary starting as a driver, Terry Fraser seconded to Mirridong, farewell to Teresa Skyrpko who use to carry bags of coal to fuel the stoves when she began 34 years ago, 4 residents attended a holiday at Halls Gap, Port Phillip Bay cruise for 2 residents, three people celebrated turning 100 (or more), establishment of an awareness program of vision impairment for Ballarat primary school students and the Low Vision Clinic in Horsham began operations.1 printed volume with illustrationskelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, corporation records -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 31/03/1953 12:00:00 AM
... A number of men are carrying Gladstone bags, 31/3/1953 by Keith Kings. ...A number of men are carrying Gladstone bags, 31/3/1953 by Keith Kings. ...Black and white photograph of MMTB Leyland TS11c Bus No.153 loading workmen in Flinders St for Port Melbourne at the industrial worker am peak. A number of men are carrying Gladstone bags, 31/3/1953 by Keith Kings. Keith notes that it was as dropped rear end platform type. In the background are decorations for the Moomba festival, and St Paul's Cathedral. There is another bus in the front.Extensive notes on the rear of the photo. tramways, buses, port melbourne, passengers, mmtb buses, leyland, flinders st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD LICENCE, c1852
... Mount Alexander Escort, 1852. but when rain made the ''roads'' imassable for vehicles, it was carried (in leather bags) by packhorses. Markings: 23 994.LIF. 4. ...Mount Alexander Escort, 1852. but when rain made the ''roads'' imassable for vehicles, it was carried (in leather bags) by packhorses. Markings: 23 994.LIF. 4. ...Diggers & Mining. The gold licence. The Government Camp. Mount Alexander Escort, 1852. but when rain made the ''roads'' imassable for vehicles, it was carried (in leather bags) by packhorses. Markings: 23 994.LIF. 4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumInstrument - Cornet, Brass Cornet
... Though battered, these instruments are all still serviceable for their intended use, some more so than others. Their canvas carry bags offered little protection. The group comprised 1 double bass, 1 Euphonium, 1 valve bass trombone, all in C, 3 baritones in Bb (German tenor horns), 3 cornets in Bb, 1 soprano cornet in Eb, in all 11 instruments. ...Though battered, these instruments are all still serviceable for their intended use, some more so than others. Their canvas carry bags offered little protection. The group comprised 1 double bass, 1 Euphonium, 1 valve bass trombone, all in C, 3 baritones in Bb (German tenor horns), 3 cornets in Bb, 1 soprano cornet in Eb, in all 11 instruments. ...After WW1 the Wilhelma Templer village bought ex WW1 German Armed Forces Brass instruments for their own Brass Band. The Treaty of Versailles forbade Germany from having more than a 10,000 man army thus creating a flood of unwanted instruments with no one having cash to buy them. With the deportation in August 1941 by the British Mandate of most Templers from Palestine to Australia, one of the young bachelors, Gustav Reichert, obtained permission to bring these instruments to Tatura. This he did and, in Camp 3, a band was reformed to entertain members of both internees and often, Camp Authorities. Gustav enjoyed playing the double brass with the Melbourne Templer Brass Band in the 1960-1970's. The above instruments have semi-rotary valves, as traditionally French Horns do, unlike most Anglosaxon bands, where piston valves are used almost exclusively. Yet in German the name Piston is commonly used for cornet. Though battered, these instruments are all still serviceable for their intended use, some more so than others. Their canvas carry bags offered little protection. The group comprised 1 double bass, 1 Euphonium, 1 valve bass trombone, all in C, 3 baritones in Bb (German tenor horns), 3 cornets in Bb, 1 soprano cornet in Eb, in all 11 instruments. Some of the got "lost".Brass cornet with a canvas carry bag.brass instruments, wilhelma templer village, camp 3 band, gustav reichert -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Schools, leather satchel c1950, c1950
... Most school children used these bags to carry their exercise books, readers, pens and pencils and lunch to and from daily Classes The bag had 2 shoulder straps that enabled it to be carried on the child’s back ...Most school children used these bags to carry their exercise books, readers, pens and pencils and lunch to and from daily Classes The bag had 2 shoulder straps that enabled it to be carried on the child’s back Mrs Carol Poole , a member of CMHS, grew up in McKinnon and attended the Ormond State Primary School c1952. schools pupils ormond state primary school moorabbin ormond mckinnon bentleigh satchels schoolbags No 13 A brown leather school bag/ satchel with 2 fastening straps and metal buckles, but minus shoulder straps Schools, leather satchel c1950 Unrecorded ...This brown leather school bag / satchel was used by Carol Poole (nee Smith) whilst attending Ormond State Primary School 3074 c 1952. Most school children used these bags to carry their exercise books, readers, pens and pencils and lunch to and from daily Classes The bag had 2 shoulder straps that enabled it to be carried on the child’s back Mrs Carol Poole , a member of CMHS, grew up in McKinnon and attended the Ormond State Primary School c1952.A brown leather school bag/ satchel with 2 fastening straps and metal buckles, but minus shoulder straps No 13schools, pupils, ormond state primary school, moorabbin, ormond, mckinnon, bentleigh, satchels, schoolbags -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - F THOMAS COLLECTION: TOM'S FIRST FRIEND, 14th April 1920
... Green hard covered book cover depicting boy and girl carrying basket and bags. Inside page has glued printed label stating, 'Awarded on the 14th April 1920 from the California Hill Methodist Sunday School to F Thomas for attendance and conduct'. ...Green hard covered book cover depicting boy and girl carrying basket and bags. Inside page has glued printed label stating, 'Awarded on the 14th April 1920 from the California Hill Methodist Sunday School to F Thomas for attendance and conduct'. ...Book titled 'Tom's First Friend'. Green hard covered book cover depicting boy and girl carrying basket and bags. Inside page has glued printed label stating, 'Awarded on the 14th April 1920 from the California Hill Methodist Sunday School to F Thomas for attendance and conduct'. F A H Jones Superintendent, H R Pearce, J E Cox, Honorary Secretaries. Sold by F J Every's, book store, Bendigo.bendigo, church, california hill methodist -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - GROUP OF WOMEN, EMPIRE DAY DRESS, 1910?
... All have small Irish harps in hair and carry small black bags. Back row - three young girls with white tops and dark capes. ...All have small Irish harps in hair and carry small black bags. Back row - three young girls with white tops and dark capes. ...Sepia photograph on grey board. Ten females in long white dresses with long fringed sashes embossed with 'cead mile failte'. All have small Irish harps in hair and carry small black bags. Back row - three young girls with white tops and dark capes. Inscriptions: in image - on sashes 'cead mille failte'. Printed on board at bottom 'H Davidson, Photo, Russell Street, Quarry Hill, Bendigo'. On back - hand written in pencil. 'Empire Fair', 'Ireland', 'Mechanic's Institute'.H Davidson, Russell Street, Quarry Hillperson, group, women -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkTool - Farm Implement – hook with handle, c. 1940s
... This hook was used by George and Noel A'Vard on their farm from the 1940s to lift bags of potatoes, chaff, and animal food. Sack or bag hooks were designed to make carrying these heavy bags far easier. ...This hook was used by George and Noel A'Vard on their farm from the 1940s to lift bags of potatoes, chaff, and animal food. Sack or bag hooks were designed to make carrying these heavy bags far easier. ...This hook was used by George and Noel A'Vard on their farm from the 1940s to lift bags of potatoes, chaff, and animal food. Sack or bag hooks were designed to make carrying these heavy bags far easier. The pointed end was sharp enough to pierce a woven bag and the handle was designed to fit ergonomically into the palm of a farmer's hand. This saved them from having to bend to pick the bags up or strain their fingers by gripping the necks of many bags over the course of a long and laborious day. Many sack hooks had a wooden handle which was attached to the shank later in the construction process, but the A'Vard family's hook is made from one continuous piece of iron, likely shaped with a tool by a local blacksmith in the early-mid 20th century.This hook is a prime example of the many tools farmers in Emerald and its surrounding agricultural areas used around their properties to ease the strain of manual labour. Prior to the mass mechanisation of farms, difficult tasks were done by hand, and any tool that could assist in their completion would have been greatly valued. A large, rusted iron or steel hook, tapered to a sharp point at one end. The other end of the hook's shank is wrapped into a large handle.emerald, a'vard family, 20th century, 1940s, farming -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)Photograph - Photograph, black and white:, c.1960
... These two Sisters are carrying oblong leather type bags in their left hand and the Sister between the columns is carrying a white soft material type bag. ...These two Sisters are carrying oblong leather type bags in their left hand and the Sister between the columns is carrying a white soft material type bag. ...This photograph was taken just a few years after the District division of the 'Melbourne District Nursing Society and After Care Hospital' separated in 1957. The District Division then became known as 'Melbourne District Nursing Service'. They moved into their Headquarters at 452 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne which was used as the Nurses Home as well as for Administrative purposes. The Sisters left from there each day to do their rounds and returned to do their book work before retiring at the end of the day. This photograph depicts the winter uniform worn at this time; a grey felt beret which had a red Maltese cross attached in the centre; a grey cotton frock and red cardigan, and a grey woolen coat, some with a grey belt, worn over their uniform.In 1885, 50 years after Melbourne was founded, it was recognized that nursing care was needed for the sick poor in inner Melbourne. The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), the first Society of its kind in Australia, was founded in February 1885 with one Trained nurse (Nurse), and a second employed six months later, working in the now CBD ie. from Spencer Street to Spring Street and from Victoria Parade to Flinders Street. From its inception the Society was at the forefront of health care. They provided high quality trained nursing care; educated their patients in the curing and prevention of disease; teaching the importance of cleanliness and good nutrition, both by verbal instruction and demonstration, even supplying soup and milk when needed. At that time they walked the streets and lane ways amid the slums of inner Melbourne carrying their nursing bag containing lotion and dressings, and supplying equipment on loan, such as feeding mugs, bedpans, air-cushions, splints, bed cradles feeding mugs and providing clean bed linen and nightdresses as necessary. Trained midwives began home births in August 1893 taking midwifery bundles and providing clothes for the babe and mother as needed. The Society were pioneers in recognizing the need for premises where patients too ill to be in their own home, but not ill enough to go to hospital, was needed, and the Society built, then opened, the After-Care Home, (later called After-Care Hospital), in 1926, for their patients, and patients from Hospitals. Many children were nursed there, some long term during the Polio epidemic; the Society employed two School Teachers. The Society now ran two divisions, the After-Care with its own Trained nurses (Sisters) and nurses and the District division. The Society were the first in Melbourne, in early 1928, to recognize some patients leaving the After-Care, and many at home, needed further social care and they set up ‘Almoners’ from their Committee to visit these patients and be intermediaries in getting them social assistance. It was late the following year before the first training of Almoners took place in Melbourne. In 1930 the Society employed a full time kindergarten teacher to visit poor children in their homes. That year the Society were pioneers in opening an Ante-Natal Clinic at the After-Care, setting a high standard with equipment, keeping records and providing leaflets with instructions in how to keep healthy during pregnancy, what complications to look for and what to do when labour commenced. In 1934 the Society were pioneers again when they opened the first Women’s Welfare Clinic in Melbourne giving advice on birth-control, at first attended by their own patients, but then accepting patients from public hospitals until their own clinics were opened. A Social Service Officer was employed at the After-Care who successfully gained better housing from the Housing Commission for families living under unsuitable conditions. In 1957 the Hospital and Charities Commission decided to take over the After-Care Hospital, so the 'Melbourne District Nursing Society and After-Care Hospital' separated and the 'Melbourne District Nursing Service' was formed, setting up Headquarters at 452 St. Kilda Road. Royal patronage was granted in 1966, now becoming the Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS). Liaison with public hospitals began with a District nurse attached to a hospital visiting patients before going home. Education continued to be at the forefront of District with research by RDNS Educators and programs being implemented. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care the Sisters provided is as follows: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. The Sisters provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as Amputees, those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Poliomyelitis, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, to those following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary.Black and White photograph of seven (some partly hidden) Melbourne District Nursing Service (MDNS) Sisters wearing full winter uniform of grey berets and grey long coats, with lapels, over their uniform which is partly seen on one Sister. Some are on a path, and others walking to the open metal gate; one Sister is between two tall, square, dark grey concrete columns. Looking at the photograph, two Sisters have turned left onto the footpath. These two Sisters are carrying oblong leather type bags in their left hand and the Sister between the columns is carrying a white soft material type bag. The Sisters seen have short dark hair under their berets. White plaques with the black numbers '452' are attached to the top 1/3 of each column and an arched grey concrete fence with brick top runs to the left. Behind this are two medium size leafless trees. A metal spiked fence runs from the column to the right of the photograph. Attached to this, near the column, is a white plaque with 'Melbourne District Nursing Service Headquarters' written in black. In the rear is a light grey two story Italian style building with a polygon shaped bay window to the left on the ground floor. It has a long window in the front and another on the side. To the right of this is a veranda with two concrete arches, separated by a roman column. A door can be seen behind the first arch. Above the bay window on the second story are three long arched windows, and to the right of that an arched opening with a roman column separating the partially seen next window. A concrete balustrade is seen at the front of the second story.melbourne district nursing service, headquarters, mdns, nurses, nurses uniforms, royal district nursing service, rdns -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFunctional object - Portmanteau, 1930-1950
... bags of mail for protection against spies. The system was put into motion and some 26,000 letters were mailed safely and unopened between London and European towns each week. In the nineteenth century, the official portmanteau was used to carry...bags of mail for protection against spies. The system was put into motion and some 26,000 letters were mailed safely and unopened between London and European towns each week. In the nineteenth century, the official portmanteau was used to carry ...The etymology of the word portmanteau: A portmanteau was a travelling bag used as a mailbag. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, both newspapers and letters were transported in these leather mailbags that opened into two sections. A portmanteau is a word created by the blending of two other words in terms of the sounds and meaning. Portmanteau itself is a portmanteau; made up of the French ‘porter’ meaning ‘to carry’ and ‘manteau’ meaning ‘cloak’. The other meaning of this word is ‘a travelling case or bag' but was coined by Lewis Carroll with its new meaning in 1882. History: English merchant Thomas Witherings established mail routes throughout Europe in the 1620s. He drew up a proposal in 1635 for an English mail system based in London in which portmanteaux (containing 2 leather bags lined with cotton) could travel to European towns with sealed bags of mail for protection against spies. The system was put into motion and some 26,000 letters were mailed safely and unopened between London and European towns each week. In the nineteenth century, the official portmanteau was used to carry the mail, letters and newspapers on Americas New England stagecoaches that travelled the postal routes. Before 1789 newspapers were mostly excluded from the mail and the official portmanteau. After the first United States Congress (1789–1791) the postmaster general allowed printers free postage to communicate reports and articles of Congressional informational newspapers with other publishers in other towns and cities for distribution. Example of a mid-20th-century leather bag not connected to a person of significance from history or a historic event. The significance lies in the historic social aspect of this type of bag and how it got its name. This type of bag was popular from the mid 19th century for personal use and fell out of favour in until the 1950s and the origin and meaning of the word used to describe this type of leather bag "portmanteau". Portmanteau leather bag, with brass oval badge, tan interior with compartment separator. Inscribed "Allchin Bros Makers Ballarat". flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, portmanteau, allchin bros -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFunctional object - Portmanteau
... bags of mail for protection against spies. The system was put into motion and some 26,000 letters were mailed safely and unopened between London and European towns each week. In the nineteenth century, the official portmanteau was used to carry...bags of mail for protection against spies. The system was put into motion and some 26,000 letters were mailed safely and unopened between London and European towns each week. In the nineteenth century, the official portmanteau was used to carry ...The etymology of the word portmanteau: A portmanteau was a travelling bag used as a mailbag. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, both newspapers and letters were transported in these leather mailbags that opened into two sections. A portmanteau is a word created by the blending of two other words in terms of the sounds and meaning. Portmanteau itself is a portmanteau; made up of the French ‘porter’ meaning ‘to carry’ and ‘manteau’ meaning ‘cloak’. The other meaning of this word is ‘a travelling case or bag' but was coined by Lewis Carroll with its new meaning in 1882. History: English merchant Thomas Witherings established mail routes throughout Europe in the 1620 s. He drew up a proposal in 1635 for an English mail system based in London in which portmanteau (containing 2 leather bags lined with cotton) could travel to European towns with sealed bags of mail for protection against spies. The system was put into motion and some 26,000 letters were mailed safely and unopened between London and European towns each week. In the nineteenth century, the official portmanteau was used to carry the mail, letters and newspapers on Americas New England stagecoaches that travelled the postal routes. Before 1789 newspapers were mostly excluded from the mail and the official portmanteau. After the first United States Congress (1789–1791) the postmaster general allowed printers free postage to communicate reports and articles of Congressional informational newspapers with other publishers in other towns and cities for distribution. Example of a mid-20th-century leather bag not connected to a person of significance from history or a historic event. The significance lies in the historic social aspect of this type of bag and how it got its name. This type of bag was popular from the mid 19th century for personal use and fell out of Portmanteau soft leather bag with lock, leather handles (one broken) and with metal plate on front.No inscription flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreMemorabilia - Document Bag
... This bag was probably used to carry documents by RAAF personnel Bags of this type are likely to have been used at Nhill by RAAF personnel RAAF , Wings insignia 12S621 Light canvas bag with cover flap , with two closer straps and buckles. ...This bag was probably used to carry documents by RAAF personnelBags of this type are likely to have been used at Nhill by RAAF personnelLight canvas bag with cover flap , with two closer straps and buckles. Attached is a canvas shoulder strap.RAAF , Wings insignia 12S621 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageContainer - Pyott's Paper Shopping Bag, c. early 20th-century
... History of shopping bags: Before the late 1800s, shopping bags didn’t exist. Shoppers would either carry their goods home in baskets, or have the merchant deliver them to people's homes, until 1852 when Francis Wolle, a schoolteacher in Pennsylvania, invented a machine to produce paper shopping bags. ...History of shopping bags: Before the late 1800s, shopping bags didn’t exist. Shoppers would either carry their goods home in baskets, or have the merchant deliver them to people's homes, until 1852 when Francis Wolle, a schoolteacher in Pennsylvania, invented a machine to produce paper shopping bags. ...Pyott's Ltd., was an merchant and novelty shop in Vancouver, Canada during the early-20th century. An advertisement for the shop was published on February 9, 1922 in the Ubyssey News (issued Weekly by the Publications Board of the University of British Columbia. It reads: 'We carry one of the largest lines of Indian Burnt Leather Goods, Moccasins and Baskets in the city; also Beads, Purses and Hand Bags; View Books, Post Cards and Novelties of all kinds. Your inspection invited, 524 Granville St. Vancouver B.C'. History of shopping bags: Before the late 1800s, shopping bags didn’t exist. Shoppers would either carry their goods home in baskets, or have the merchant deliver them to people's homes, until 1852 when Francis Wolle, a schoolteacher in Pennsylvania, invented a machine to produce paper shopping bags. This invention would allow customers to carry items home in disposable paper bags. Soon after, owners of department stores and retailers began to realise that paper shopping bags could be used to help market their brands, and as such custom shopping bags with printed logos became common place. Carrying a shopping bag from certain shops became a type of status symbol for consumers, providing evidence that one was well-off, had good taste, or both. The paper shopping bag is a rare survival of ephemera related to a retail store that existed in Vancouver, Canada during the early-20th century. The arrival of waves of more than ten million migrants by boat is one of the major themes in Australia’s history. The paper shopping bag is representative of personal items purchased for migrant journeys as markers of domesticity, warmth and making oneself at home in a new land that speaks of the transnational lives embedded in threads of migration. A brown paper shopping bag with a printed logo and store information in black inkPyott's, Indian Souvenirs & Novelies. 524 Granville St, Vancouver- B.C. On the reverse side in handwriting: 'Red + dark red beadsshopping bag, marketing, ephemera, pyott's, vancouver, canada, migration, flagstaff hill, merchant -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageContainer - Wallace Hughes Paper Shopping Bag, c. mid-20th century
... : Before the late 1800s, shopping bags didn’t exist. Shoppers would either carry their goods home in baskets, or have the merchant deliver them to people's homes, until 1852 when Francis Wolle, a schoolteacher in Pennsylvania, invented a machine to produce paper shopping bags. ...: Before the late 1800s, shopping bags didn’t exist. Shoppers would either carry their goods home in baskets, or have the merchant deliver them to people's homes, until 1852 when Francis Wolle, a schoolteacher in Pennsylvania, invented a machine to produce paper shopping bags. ...The paper shopping bag was most likely used for carrying garments, silk or woollen fabrics home from the Wallace Hughes department store. This substantial drapery operated from the late 19th-century-to the mid-20th century, and had 30 departments and stood at 464 - 470 Brixton Road, south London, U.K. The building was destroyed during the second World War and rebuilt in the 1950s. Brixton was once home to several large department stores, none survive today. History of shopping bags: Before the late 1800s, shopping bags didn’t exist. Shoppers would either carry their goods home in baskets, or have the merchant deliver them to people's homes, until 1852 when Francis Wolle, a schoolteacher in Pennsylvania, invented a machine to produce paper shopping bags. This invention would allow customers to carry items home in disposable paper bags. Soon after, owners of department stores and retailers began to realise that paper shopping bags could be used to help market their brands, and as such custom shopping bags with printed logos became common place. Carrying a shopping bag from certain shops became a type of status symbol for consumers, providing evidence that one was well-off, had good taste, or both.The paper shopping bag is a rare survival of ephemera related to a department store owned by Wallace Hughes in Brixton, South London, Britain that operated during the early-20th century, The arrival of waves of more than ten million migrants by boat is one of the major themes in Australia’s history. The paper shopping bag is representative of personal items purchased for migrant journeys as markers of domesticity, warmth and making oneself at home in a new land that speaks of the transnational lives embedded in threads of migration.The green coloured paper shopping bag with a printed logo and store information in red ink.Wallace Hughes, Brixton; For jumpers; For blouses; brixton's most fashionable draperwallace hughes, shopping bag, draper, migration, brixton, flagstaff hill
