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Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Tramcar component, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Bell cord - for a grip car bell, c1920?
... Bell cord - for a grip car bell...See item 7595 for another bell cord from the same event....Bell cord - for a grip car bell - consisting of a wooden turned handle fitted with a screw at the bottom, a length of sash cord and a cast iron end to which the rope has been glued or fastened into and a hook that went on the underside of the bell itself. ...On the wooden handle is a label - "Cable tram cord taken from the last tram to run in Port Melbourne"...See item 7595 for another bell cord from the same event. Has a close association with the closure of the Port Melbourne cable tram line. ...A souvenir from one of the last trams to Port Melbourne. Both the South Melbourne and Port Melbourne cable lines closed on this date. The South Melbourne line was converted to electric traction; the Port Melbourne line was replaced by a bus service. See item 7595 for another bell cord from the same event.Has a close association with the closure of the Port Melbourne cable tram line.Bell cord - for a grip car bell - consisting of a wooden turned handle fitted with a screw at the bottom, a length of sash cord and a cast iron end to which the rope has been glued or fastened into and a hook that went on the underside of the bell itself. On the wooden handle is a label - "Cable tram cord taken from the last tram to run in Port Melbourne"trams, tramways, cable trams, grip tram, gripmen, bell, port melbourne, last tram, closure -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway BendigoPhotograph - Wooden framed photo finish, A Copley, Whip-Cord, 17 July 1933
... Whip-Cord...Whip-Cord won the Association Handicap 1st Div at Ascot on the 17 July 1933. ...Top line: Ascot / 17/7/33 Second line: Association Handicap (1st Div) Third line: Won by Whip-Cord Fourth line: Owner & Trainer R Harrington Driver O Marshall Bottom line: Distance 1 1/2 miles / Time 3 min 42 1/4 secs Bottom right corner: A Copley, Phone F1748 434a Flinders Street Near William St Melbourne...Whip-Cord Photograph Wooden framed photo finish A Copley ...Whip-Cord won the Association Handicap 1st Div at Ascot on the 17 July 1933. Whip-Cord owned and trained by R Harrington and driven by O Marshall. One large black and white photograph in a black and gold frame. Top line: Ascot / 17/7/33 Second line: Association Handicap (1st Div) Third line: Won by Whip-Cord Fourth line: Owner & Trainer R Harrington Driver O Marshall Bottom line: Distance 1 1/2 miles / Time 3 min 42 1/4 secs Bottom right corner: A Copley, Phone F1748 434a Flinders Street Near William St Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, a copley, whip-cord, ascot, 1933, r harrington, o marshall, orme marshall -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional Object - Tramcar component, John Stephenson of New York, bell cord supports from Melbourne cable trams, 1880's to 1920's
... bell cord supports from Melbourne cable trams...1 - cast brass hanger with a screw hole on each side and a formed opening for the bell cord to pass through. 2 - as for .1, but with the letters "J S" on top of the formed opening - John Stephenson and Co of New York. ...Set of two brass bell cord supports from Melbourne cable trams.....These items were from the three recovered cable tram bodies that the BTPS / BTM dismantled over the years Bell cord John Stephenson Cable Trams MTO Co MMTB Set of two brass bell cord supports from Melbourne cable trams.. bell cord supports from Melbourne cable trams Functional Object Tramcar component John Stephenson of New York Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. ...1 - cast brass hanger with a screw hole on each side and a formed opening for the bell cord to pass through. 2 - as for .1, but with the letters "J S" on top of the formed opening - John Stephenson and Co of New York. These items were from the three recovered cable tram bodies that the BTPS / BTM dismantled over the yearsSet of two brass bell cord supports from Melbourne cable trams..bell cord, john stephenson, cable trams, mto co, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Tramcar component, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Bell cord - for a grip car bell, 1920s
... Bell cord - for a grip car bell...See item 5556 for another bell cord from the same event....Bell cord - for a grip car bell - consisting of a wooden turned handle fitted with a screw at the bottom, a length of sash cord and a cast iron end to which the rope has been glued or fastened into....On the wooden handle a note has been written in pencil. Bell cord - for a grip car bell - consisting of a wooden turned handle fitted with a screw at the bottom, a length of sash cord and a cast iron end to which the rope has been glued or fastened into. ...Written on the handle in pencil "The dear old "PM" cable trams passed away March 13, 1937" - a souvenir from one of the last trams to Port Melbourne. Both the South Melbourne and Port Melbourne cable lines closed on this date. The South Melbourne line was converted to electric traction; the Port Melbourne line was replaced by a bus service. See item 5556 for another bell cord from the same event.Has a close association with the closure of the Port Melbourne cable tram line.Bell cord - for a grip car bell - consisting of a wooden turned handle fitted with a screw at the bottom, a length of sash cord and a cast iron end to which the rope has been glued or fastened into.On the wooden handle a note has been written in pencil.trams, tramways, cable trams, grip trams, bell, port melbourne, last trams, closure. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Tramcar component, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Bell cord - for a grip car bell, c1920?
... Bell cord - for a grip car bell...Bell cord - for a grip car bell - consisting of a wooden turned handle fitted with a screw at the bottom, a length of sash cord and a cast iron end to which the rope has been glued or fastened into....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Cable Trams Grip Tram gripmen Bell Bell cord - for a grip car bell - consisting of a wooden turned handle fitted with a screw at the bottom, a length of sash cord and a cast iron end to which the rope has been glued or fastened into. ...Bell cord - for a grip car bell - consisting of a wooden turned handle fitted with a screw at the bottom, a length of sash cord and a cast iron end to which the rope has been glued or fastened into.trams, tramways, cable trams, grip tram, gripmen, bell -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (item) - Breast Cord 7mm Off White With Two Tassels At End, Owned By B.D.Frary
... Breast Cord 7mm Off White With Two Tassels At End, Owned By B.D.Frary....Breast Cord 7mm Off White With Two Tassels At End, Owned By B.D.Frary....Breast Cord 7mm Off White With Two Tassels At End, Owned By B.D.Frary. ... -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Boy threading on to a cord
... Boy threading on to a cord...A schoolboy sits at a table, with a tin of cut plastic straws in front of him as he threads them on to a plastic cord. This activity is used by many teachers to enhance fine motor development....Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne A schoolboy sits at a table, with a tin of cut plastic straws in front of him as he threads them on to a plastic cord. This activity is used by many teachers to enhance fine motor development. rvib burwood school Education 1 black and white image of a boy threading items Boy threading on to a cord Photograph Image ...A schoolboy sits at a table, with a tin of cut plastic straws in front of him as he threads them on to a plastic cord. This activity is used by many teachers to enhance fine motor development.1 black and white image of a boy threading itemsrvib burwood school, education -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "TO STOP CAR PULL LEFT HAND CORD ONCE'", 1940's?
... "TO STOP CAR PULL LEFT HAND CORD ONCE'"..."TO STOP CAR PULL LEFT HAND CORD ONCE' See Reg item 2935 for another version in upper and lower case...."TO STOP CAR PULL LEFT HAND CORD ONCE'" Sign Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner with the words. "TO STOP CAR PULL LEFT HAND CORD ONCE' See Reg item 2935 for another version in upper and lower case.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, tramways, passenger signs -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE", 1940's?
... "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE"..."To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE" See Reg Item 2426 for another version in upper and lower case...."To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE" Sign Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner with the words. "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE" See Reg Item 2426 for another version in upper and lower case.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, tramways, passenger signs -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSign, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE", 1950"s
... "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE"...Brass sign with the words "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE" engraved into the base metal with an engraved border and four screw holes in the corners. ..."To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE" Sign Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Brass sign with the words "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE" engraved into the base metal with an engraved border and four screw holes in the corners. Used on MMTB tramcars. 2nd copy added 8/1/2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley.trams, tramways, signs, mmtb, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE, 1950's?
... To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE..."To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE / Entering or leaving this car from the wrong side is prohibited. ..."To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE / Entering or leaving this car from the wrong side is prohibited. ...Four copies held - second copy has been hand cleaned and polished.Demonstrates a MMTB sign advising passengers not to alight on the wrong side of the tram.Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner with the words. "To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE / Entering or leaving this car from the wrong side is prohibited. Maximum penalty L5." L = pounds copy 1 - Scratched into rear "I 3" Copy 4 has a label on the rear "Ex W2 268".trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, tramways, passengers -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumDomestic object - Cord
... Cord...Piece of rectangular wood with white cord wrapped around, with cardboard....Coal Creek Community Park & Museum 12 Silkstone Road Korumburra gippsland Piece of rectangular wood with white cord wrapped around, with cardboard. Domestic object Cord ...Piece of rectangular wood with white cord wrapped around, with cardboard. -
Merbein District Historical SocietyDocument - Enlistment, Hennessy, John Cord World War One Enlistment, 16 Sept.1914
... Hennessy, John Cord World War One Enlistment...Merbein District Historical Society 36 Box St Merbein the-murray World War One Enlistment Paper WW1 First World War Hennessy, John Cord World War One Enlistment Document Enlistment ...world war one, enlistment paper, ww1, first world war -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMemorabilia (Item) - RAF/SOE Blood Chit WW2 ,Complete With Original Celluloid Cover with Neck Cord, Size Approx.23cm x 18cm
... RAF/SOE Blood Chit WW2 ,Complete With Original Celluloid Cover with Neck Cord, Size Approx.23cm x 18cm....RAF/SOE Blood Chit WW2 ,Complete With Original Celluloid Cover with Neck Cord, Size Approx.23cm x 18cm. Memorabilia RAF/SOE Blood Chit WW2 ,Complete With Original Celluloid Cover with Neck Cord, Size Approx.23cm x 18cm. ... -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - AIGUILLETTE, CEREMONIAL, Unknown
... This is an Aiguilettw ornamental ceremonial braided cord with decorative metal tips, worn by senior officers....Gold plated cord, leather button hole with metal holder attached to braided cord. ...Uniform Ceremonial Passchendaele Barracks Trust Gold plated cord, leather button hole with metal holder attached to braided cord. ...This is an Aiguilettw ornamental ceremonial braided cord with decorative metal tips, worn by senior officers.Gold plated cord, leather button hole with metal holder attached to braided cord. Two decorative gold coloured metal tips, metal hook attachment.uniform, ceremonial, passchendaele barracks trust -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Artificial silk cord
... Four balls of artificial silk knitting cord contained in cardboard box. Colour of silk, 'Wood brown'...Myrene Knitting. 4 cord. Shade 14.|Artificial silk 1/4 lb ball|Made in England...Colour of silk, 'Wood brown' Functional object Artificial silk cord ...Part of the collection of donor's mother and grandmotherFour balls of artificial silk knitting cord contained in cardboard box. Colour of silk, 'Wood brown'Myrene Knitting. 4 cord. Shade 14.|Artificial silk 1/4 lb ball|Made in Englandhandcrafts, knitting -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesMachine - Model machine, Little Giant Pump Co, Model Electric Pump and Flow Meter
... Model of an electric pump (No. 7121-4511 Type U21) and Asahi flow meter bolted on to a wooden block. Electric cord. Used for teaching Arboriculture....Patent No. 3411450 Clipsal (electric cord.) Asahi Water Meter...Electric cord. Used for teaching Arboriculture. Model Electric Pump and Flow Meter Machine Model machine Little Giant Pump Co Multi Pumps Aust. ...Model of an electric pump (No. 7121-4511 Type U21) and Asahi flow meter bolted on to a wooden block. Electric cord. Used for teaching Arboriculture.Oklahoma City, Okla. Little Giant Pump Company U.S. Patent No. 3411450 Clipsal (electric cord.) Asahi Water Meterarboriculture, motor, teaching, ahahi meter, little giant pump company, flow meter, artifact -
Vision AustraliaMachine - Object, Telex Corporation, Telex Copyette Duplicator, 1980s
... Machine is contained in a black vinyl-covered case with the power cord wrapped up into a recess on one side. ...Black plastic rectangular Telex cassette duplicator with power cord....Machine is contained in a black vinyl-covered case with the power cord wrapped up into a recess on one side. ...A machine used to copy content of one master cassette onto another at up to 16 times normal playing speed. Machine is contained in a black vinyl-covered case with the power cord wrapped up into a recess on one side. Black plastic rectangular Telex cassette duplicator with power cord.Telex is embossed on the bottom right-hand corner of the case-lid and front of machine. 'Copyette 1 & 1' printed on top of machine.audio equipment, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Bank note cash bag, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)
... Used by the MMTB Doncaster bus drivers and conductors to place their bank notes into and secure it with the leather cord. Coins were paid in using a separate method. ...Set of 3 cloth bags, fitted with leather cord and stamp in black ink....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Used by the MMTB Doncaster bus drivers and conductors to place their bank notes into and secure it with the leather cord. Coins were paid in using a separate method. ...Used by the MMTB Doncaster bus drivers and conductors to place their bank notes into and secure it with the leather cord. Coins were paid in using a separate method. D 16 - Doncaster Bus depot, A - South Melbourne.Demonstrates the method of securing bank notes for paying in.Set of 3 cloth bags, fitted with leather cord and stamp in black ink.tramways, conductors, bank notes, pay-in, cash handling, cash bag -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Cornelly Embroidery Bag, Possibly 1920's
... It involves applying a cord, braid, or ribbon to fabric in a continuous, flowing, and often swirling pattern....Beige linen pouch bag decorated with cornelly cord work in a grey/beige colour....It involves applying a cord, braid, or ribbon to fabric in a continuous, flowing, and often swirling pattern. ...Cornelli embroidery (or Cornely work) is a refined, decorative embroidery technique characterized by its lace-like, intricate, and raised texture. It involves applying a cord, braid, or ribbon to fabric in a continuous, flowing, and often swirling pattern.Beige linen pouch bag decorated with cornelly cord work in a grey/beige colour.embroidery, bags, 1920-40, cornelli work -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Collapsible white cane
... Original paper wrapping has instructions on the outside including: 'The top section can easily be identified as it is the thickest of the four and is threaded with an elastic cord for carrying purposes'. An elasticized handle loops around the wrist, when unfolded and in use. ...4 metal/plastic pieces joined together with an elasticized cord...Assistive devices Royal National Institute for the Blind 4 metal/plastic pieces joined together with an elasticized cord Collapsible white cane Functional object Object Royal National Institute for the Blind ...This collapsible cane is in four sections joined to each other by braided rubber tubing. Original paper wrapping has instructions on the outside including: 'The top section can easily be identified as it is the thickest of the four and is threaded with an elastic cord for carrying purposes'. An elasticized handle loops around the wrist, when unfolded and in use. When collapsed , the handle loops around the four parts, keeping them folded.4 metal/plastic pieces joined together with an elasticized cordassistive devices, royal national institute for the blind -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDomestic object - Speedie Electric Jug
... This is rare piece as it is in new condition including electrical cord and box. ...A primrose color electric jug with box and electrical cord. A page of the Hearld Sun dated 21st January 1968 is inside the jug....This is rare piece as it is in new condition including electrical cord and box. Electric Jug Jug Sunshine Potteries Speedie Electric Jug J1 Colour Primrose Cat No J1 Volts 240 Watts 1600 A primrose color electric jug with box and electrical cord. ...The Speedie electric jug is a classic piece of Australian domestic appliance history, known for its distinctive ceramic body and early electric heating design. This is rare piece as it is in new condition including electrical cord and box. A primrose color electric jug with box and electrical cord. A page of the Hearld Sun dated 21st January 1968 is inside the jug.Speedie Electric Jug J1 Colour Primrose Cat No J1 Volts 240 Watts 1600electric jug, jug, sunshine potteries -
Alexandra Timber Tramway & MuseumBaby's Mittens, Children's Clothing
... ...cord...Pair of pink woollen machine knitted patterned mittens. Cord draw string in wrist of same material. ...Cord draw string in wrist of same material. ...Pair of pink woollen machine knitted patterned mittens. Cord draw string in wrist of same material. Thumb separate to fingers. Frill to wrist.mittens, woollen, machine, knitted, pink, cord, in, wrist -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchFramed Photo of ANZAC Cove, 1916
... ANZAC Cove Framed by Corders in Melbourne...Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road ANZAC Cove Framed by Corders in Melbourne A black and white photo of ANZAC Cove taken in 1915 mounted in a wooden boarded and them mounted in a wooden frame with a glass front Framed Photo of ANZAC Cove ...A black and white photo of ANZAC Cove taken in 1915 mounted in a wooden boarded and them mounted in a wooden frame with a glass frontANZAC Cove Framed by Corders in Melbourne -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument - Report, History Summary 1958-1969 - Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria
... Principal 1969 - Mr. R. Cording....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Principal 1969 - Mr. R. Cording. 3-page typewritten photocopy History Summary 1958-1969 - Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria Document Report ...3-page typewritten photocopyPrincipal 1969 - Mr. R. Cording. -
Parks Victoria - Gabo Island Lightstation... Two have a coiled handset cord, which dates the phone to just after 1949 when these came into use. ...Black bakelite telephone, wall mounted with reciever/ handset on spiral cord attached to the body of the phone. There is a crank handle attached to the front of the telephone....Two have a coiled handset cord, which dates the phone to just after 1949 when these came into use. ...There are three, black Bakelite, wall mounted, crank handle telephones across the lightstation; one in the former assistant keeper’s quarters, and two in the former head keeper’s quarters. The phone has instructions for its use on the crank dial. Two have a coiled handset cord, which dates the phone to just after 1949 when these came into use. The third has a smooth cord and must pre date 1949. Another much older wall mounted phone remains in the lighthouse. The four telephones at Gabo Island formed an intercom system that facilitated communication between the lighthouse and lightstation buildings. They demonstrate the necessity for employing various methods of communication in a remotely located lighthouse as well as communication between the lightstation buildings. Telephones of the same wall mounted, crank dial type remain at Cape Otway, Point Hicks. As fixtures, the telephones belong to the building fabric and are included in the existing listing of the Gabo Island Lightstation in the Victorian Heritage Register (H1773). These intact items of equipment have first level contributory significance for their historic value and provenance.Black bakelite telephone, wall mounted with reciever/ handset on spiral cord attached to the body of the phone. There is a crank handle attached to the front of the telephone.On dial under crank handle. Outer perimeter of circular LABEL,"TO CALL:-TURN HANDLE & LIFT HANDSET / WHEN FINISHED PEPLACE HANDSET & TURN HANDLE" -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Craft - Reels of Lace Thread
... Harris Lace Thread Flax No. 70 2 Cord...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne handcrafts lacemaking Harris Lace Thread Flax No. 70 2 Cord Two spools of white lace thread Craft Reels of Lace Thread ...Two spools of white lace threadHarris Lace Thread Flax No. 70 2 Cordhandcrafts, lacemaking -
Parks Victoria - Gabo Island LightstationTelephone
... Two have acoiled handset cord, which dates the phone to just after 1949 when these came into use. ...Black bakelite telephone, wall mounted with reciever/ handset on spiral cord attached to the body of the phone. There is a crank handle attached to the front of the telephone....Two have acoiled handset cord, which dates the phone to just after 1949 when these came into use. ...Telephones x 3 (GILS 0001, 0038, 0070; attached fixtures) There are three, black Bakelite, wall mounted, crank handle telephones across the lightstation; one in the former assistant keeper’s quarters, and two in the former head keeper’s quarters. The phone has instructions for its use on the crank dial. Two have acoiled handset cord, which dates the phone to just after 1949 when these came into use. The third has a smooth cord and must pre date 1949 (GILS 0070). Another much older wallmounted phone remains in the lighthouse (GILS 0041; attached fixture; see above 6.1). The four telephones at Gabo Island formed an intercom system that facilitated communication between the lighthouse and lightstation buildings. They demonstrate the necessity for employing various methods of communication in a remotely located lighthouse as well as communication between the lightstation buildings. Telephones of the same wall mounted, crank dial type remain at Cape Otway and Point Hicks As fixtures, the telephones belong to the building fabric and are included in the existing listing of the Gabo Island Lightstation in the Victorian Heritage Register (H1773). These intact items of equipment have first level contributory significance for their historic value and provenance.Black bakelite telephone, wall mounted with reciever/ handset on spiral cord attached to the body of the phone. There is a crank handle attached to the front of the telephone.On dial under crank handle. Outer perimeter of circular LABEL,"TO CALL:-TURN HANDLE & LIFT HANDSET / WHEN FINISHED PEPLACE HANDSET & TURN HANDLE" -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBox Linen Thread, early to mid 1900's
... This box contained 150 yds of linen thread 2 cord. A small added note pasted on one side "USUAL TWIST (s)" describing the thread's appearance. ...On one side "DRABS SOFT FINISH" within a shield "KNOX'S TWO CORD 150 YARDS 30" next to this a trade mark "W & J KNOX below this "made in KILBIRNIE, SCOTLAND"...This box contained 150 yds of linen thread 2 cord. A small added note pasted on one side "USUAL TWIST (s)" describing the thread's appearance. ...This box which once contained linen thread manufactured in Scotland and labelled "British" manufacture" was used for the repair/manufacture of clothing by professional seamstresses and those wives required to "do" repair stitching of family clothes. This box was manufactured in a period when the title "United Kingdom" was used (late 1700's early 1900's) to describe the union of Britain and Scotland. The label however can be misleading as the"British Manufacture" thread was manufactured in Scotland. The broad term "British Manufacture" was used for the benefit of those in the "colonies" of Australia and New Zealand, during a period when the "coined" phrase "best of British, or British best" was synonymous to "top quality". After World War II the need for "cheaper products" was more persuasive than the quality of the product. In rural areas this shift to cheaper "non British" goods was at a slower rate than in the cities. Goods such as clothing manufactured or altered by seamstresses were regarded as of a higher standard and therefor the use of linen thread from "Britain" was a sign of quality and reliability.This box which contained linen thread, "British" made, is very significant to the Kiewa Valley because it demonstrates the conditions under which households in the late 1800's and early 1900's evolved from a "domestic repair /replacement" of damaged clothing to a consumer of recycled and shop bought clothing and linen. The ability of semi isolated rural based families to purchase "off the rack" clothing was severely affected by weather, long distance over dirt roads(poorly serviced) to large towns(shops), horse/cart or slower driven cars. The purchasing of clothing was, on the whole, from trading house "mail order" consignment orders.This red paper covered box has a white covered lid (top) with black print detailing the manufacturer and contents. This box contained 150 yds of linen thread 2 cord. A small added note pasted on one side "USUAL TWIST (s)" describing the thread's appearance. Two semicircular "finger" holes on two sides of the lid permit easier removal of the lid from the base.On the top lid: "W.&J. KNOX'S" below this a crest with latin motive "MOVEO ET PROFICIOR" English translation "I proceed and am more prosperous" encircling an open winged falcon. below this "LINEN THREAD", "2 CORD." "WARRANTED" "150 Yds." Made from Flax." British Manufacture". On one side "DRABS SOFT FINISH" within a shield "KNOX'S TWO CORD 150 YARDS 30" next to this a trade mark "W & J KNOX below this "made in KILBIRNIE, SCOTLAND"thread, cord. flax, box container, linen thread, seamstress items, cardboard box -
Parks Victoria - Wilsons Promontory LightstationNautical chart
... The chart has an electric cord connecting it to a wall switch which enables a series of small lights to flash on strategic geographical locations.. ...The framed and glazed chart has an electric cord connecting it to a wall switch which enables a series of small lights to flash on strategic geographical locations....The chart has an electric cord connecting it to a wall switch which enables a series of small lights to flash on strategic geographical locations.. ...Used as display in AMSA workshop foyer, Moorabbin, Vic. Nautical charts x 2 , The framed and glazed chart identifies strategic points in the notorious Bass Strait passage, which in the nineteenth century was known as the ‘Eye of the Needle’. It covers the whole of Tasmania, Bass Strait and the islands, and the lower part of Victoria with its coastline between Cape Otway and Gabo Island. The chart has an electric cord connecting it to a wall switch which enables a series of small lights to flash on strategic geographical locations.. While it is not known if it is original to Wilsons Promontory, it certainly elates to its location. A similar chart at Cape Otway shows less of Tasmania and is not electrified. Gabo Island Lightstation has two large framed charts; one is the same as the Wilsons Promontory example but without the lights and the other is entirely different, focussing on the east coast between Point Hicks and Montague Island. The Wilsons Promontory chart is unique as an illuminated version of the other charts and has first level significance if its provenance to the lightstation can be confirmed.The framed and glazed chart has an electric cord connecting it to a wall switch which enables a series of small lights to flash on strategic geographical locations.Yes
