Small push button counter used for manually counting, for example, people or enquiries. Source within NMIT is unknown.Small metal counter on round base. White numbers on black background.Manufacturer's name inscribed on side "PLUS Japan"counters, metal counters, nmit,

Each column has white dots on it which is used to count numbers. The counting frame can be used as a knitting row counter or to add sums of money. A black rectangle with four plastic movable columns"Brynolf pocket counter made for Royal National Institute for the Blind by Peter Tilling Plastics Ltd" on front of counter. "Royal National Institute for the Blind Brynolf Pocket Counter Catalogue No. 9484" on box.assistive devices, peter tilling plastics

Stan Paxinos is behind the counter. A black and white photograph of a man behind a counter in a fruit shop. On the of the photograph there are shelves displaying fruit and on the other side confectionary is displayed.

The photo is of Mr. P.F. Walker's newsagency at 100 Union Road, Surrey Hills. Behind the counter is Miss Bessie Guildford who in the 1940s took over the haberdashery shop of the Misses Orr beside the former A.N.Z. Bank. (In 2018 this site is occupied by Interdrape).A black and white photograph showing the interior of a shop with lots of books on shelves and newspapers on the counter. There are four people in the shop. The young lad in front is holding some newspapers. A man and a lady are standing behind the counter.On the back of the mounted photograph is a piece of paper stuck in the middle at the top with the following information. INSIDE 100 UNION RD./SURREY HILLS/1940-41/Thanked/Aug 89/FROM LEFT/FRANK GUILDFORD/GEORGE WESTLE/BESSIE GUILDFORD/P.F. WALKER/PROPRIETOR/SENT TO NEIGHBOURHOOD/CENTER BY B. GUILDFORD.p f walker (mr), union road, surrey hills, frank guildford (mr), george westle (mr), newsagency, bessie guildford (miss)

Around March to April 1994, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) opened a second oppportunity shop in Moonee Ponds. A woman impersonating satirist Barry Humphries' most well known character, Dame Edna Everage, was the star attraction at the opening. In this photo, Shops Co-ordinator, Margaret Scott, is serving a customer while others queue up near the counter with their purchases.B&W photo of several women inside a shop. One woman, who is standing behind a counter, is handing over a plastic bag to another woman. Behind them, there is another woman either sitting down or leaning on the other side of the counter. To the right of the frame, there are three other women standing near the counter. One of them (partially obscurred) appears to be talking to the woman who is sitting/leaning on the counter. The other two women (one partially obscurred) appear to be waiting to be served. There is a large bouquet of flowering gladioli stems in a large vase on the counter.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, opening, launch, gladioli, flowers, margaret scott, shops coordinator, members, volunteers, customers, moonee ponds, 1994

Leah Kandiliotis behind the counter at Trentwood Dry Cleaning, the business which she and her husband Jim operated in North Balwyn.A black and white photograph with a white border of a lady behind a counter in a dry cleaning shop. There are racks of cleaned clothes in plastic covers hanging on racks behind her.

Anastasia Coutsouvelis is pictured wearing the white apron and standing behind the counter in her shop with her godson, Ilias Raftopoulos. Anastasia ran the successful mixed business in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, opposite the former Fitzroy Football ground from 1951 to c1976. Anastasia is the mother of George Coutsouvelis who was the founding president of the Ithacan Historical Society established in 1993.This business is another example of businesses which some Ithacan Greeks still operated in suburban Melbourne up until the 1970s, around which time this type of business was in gradual decline and fewer and fewer owned by Ithacans. By this time the second and third generation of Australian born Ithacans were working in a variety of industries and professions.A coloured photograph with a surrounding white border of as lady and boy standing behind the counter in a well-stocked mixed business.

These scales are a common type which would have been used in an industrial, farm or produce merchants of the day. many items were sold in bulk with little packaging. With a top weight of 30 lb, items weighed would have been bulky type items.The Avery company manufactured weighing equipment and scales from the 1730's. Scales of many different descriptions were used in sales over the years and these are a good example. These scales are painted black with a circular plate which is slightly dished. it has three chains attached to a metal bar at the top which is serrated and has a counter weight on it. Another attachment to the bar has the hook from which it would hang.The number 1 is on the counter weight.The serrated bar has graduated markings on it in half pound increments up to 30 lb. Avery Ltd to weigh 30 lb is stamped at the end of the bar. warrnambool

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, four volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter. A man is playing the role of a customer while three women assist him at the counter.COL photo of four people inside a shop. Three women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. One woman (to the left of the frame) is holding a pen, poised as if about to write in a ledger book. In her other hand, she is holding a pair of spectacles. Another woman (to the right of the frame) is holding the back of a teddy bear, which is sitting upright on the countertop. The man has one hand placed on top of the teddy bear's head. He is holding a handkerchief with his other hand. The woman in the centre is looking at the man. On the left of the counter, there are various Arthritis Victoria brochures on a small display stand. On the right, there is a plastic ruler across the corner of the counter. Directly behind the women are some shelves with soft toys and dolls. Beside that are more shelves containing crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text, 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "Something can b... ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTO...". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, sales book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter.COL photo of two people inside a shop. One woman is standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. They are both adjusting clothing on a teddy bear, which is sitting on the front counter. On the counter, there is a pen and large ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top corner. On the wall behind them are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio and a clock. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign Arthritis Victoria sign, (partially obscured). On benchtop behind them, there is another sign, which is exactly the same. It says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated", and "Funds raided will be used for research, and to provide education, training, and assistance to those affected". Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA" at the bottom. Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, four volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter. A man is playing the role of a customer while three women assist him at the counter. A black and white version of a similar photo from this series appears on page 18 of the 2000 Annual Report. It accompanies a brief report on Opportunity Shops.COL photo of four people inside a shop. Three women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. One woman (to the left of the frame) is holding a pen, poised as if about to write in a ledger book. In her other hand, she is holding a pair of spectacles. Another woman (to the right of the frame) is holding the back of a teddy bear, which is sitting upright on the countertop. The man hands over a $5 note to the woman standing in the centre. On the left of the counter, there are various brochures on a small display stand. On the right, there is a plastic ruler along the front edge of the counter. Directly behind the women are some shelves with soft toys and dolls. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign (partially obscured) that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large sign (mostly obscured). Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, money, cash, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

Bill Florence (Florias) is standing behind the counter of his Quality Lunch Service located at 3 Manchester Lane off Collins Street which he ran from 1937 - 1970. This is an example of the type of businesses, mainly food related, which Ithacan Greeks owned and ran in Melbourne's CBD from the early 1900s through to the early 1970s. They ranged from restaurants, cafes, milk bars, fruit shops and fruit barrows, flower shops, as well as fruit stalls in the Queen Victoria Market. A black and white photograph of a man dressed in a white dust coat standing behind a counter in a small sandwich bar. Behind him are the cash register and various food items and on the wall are printed cards listing the sandwiches and other snacks available. The prices are in the old imperial currency of pounds shillings and pence.

Red cardboard box containing:|1 Dice|6 large coloured counters|22 small coloured countersThe Game of Tiddlywinks(sic) Edition Deluxe British Made.recreations, games

At some point, Arthritis Victoria's Moonee Ponds opportunity shop was relocated to new premises at 10 Everage Street. This photo depicts, (from left to right), an unidentified woman (volunteer), Alice Gilbert (Manager), and Rachael Stevenson (volunteer) leaning on the counter while chatting at the Everage St shop.COL medium close up photo of three women leaning on a counter inside a shop. The woman to the left of the frame is holding a pair of spectacles in her hand. The other two women are looking at her, smiling. On the counter, there is some paper or an exercise book, with another pair of spectacles sitting on top. In the background, there are several posters on the wall, and a framed poster with the heading, "Arthritis, Active..." (partially obscured). There is also a white teddy bear with a yellow bow tie (partially obscured), and a vase of flowers with greenery (partially obscured). In the bottom right corner of the photo image, there is a date stamp in bright orange digits: "16 4 '02".arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, posters, flowers, floral arrangement, relocation, new premises, alice gilbert, manager, rachael stevenson, volunteer, everage street, moonee ponds, 2002

These bells were used at dinner table for calling kitchen staff.Ornamental metal counter bell

Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's opportunity shop volunteers, Phyllis King, Margot Oliver (Secretary), Mavis Weller (Treasurer), and one unidentified other pose for a photo around the front counter of the shop. The op shop was located at 1428 High Street, Malvern.B&W photo of four women inside a shop. One woman is standing in front of the counter (a glass display cabinet), while the other three women are standing behind it. They are all looking directly at the camera and smiling. On top of the glass counter, there are some brochures on a stand, a sales book, some printed booklets stacked loosely, and some fresh fruit in a cane basket. One of the brochures is titled, "FIGHTING ARTHRITIS". Behind the women, is the front shop window, with the painted text, "OPPORTUNITY SHOP" (partially obscured), appearing in reverse. On the wall behind them, there is a small sign resting against the wall above the meter box. The text (partially obscured) reads, "...WHICH IS... VOLUNTEERS... IS USED FOR RESEARCH BY THE ABOVE ASSOCIATION."[Handwritten in blue ink] Aug '92 Phyllis King, Margot Oliver, Mavis Weller, ? [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] August '91arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, fundraising, volunteers, phyllis king, margot oliver, secretary, mavis weller, treasurer, malvern, 1992

Black and white photograph of interior of shop, with four gentlemen standing, two in front of the counter shaking hands and two behind the counter.alan ching, eugene grigg snr., ching's store

Jar containing a liquid for the treatment of Horses and cattleWe believe item was imported and sold by Holden and FrostGeometrically shaped glass jar sealed screw lid paper label wrapped around jarKendall's Spavin Treatment alcohol 41% A counter irritant methodequine, medication

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, three volunteers pose for a promotional photo. A man is playing the role of a customer while two women assist him at the counter.COL photo of three people inside a shop. Two women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. They are all chatting to one another and smiling. The man is holding a pair of spectacles and something white (indiscernable) in one hand. On top of the counter, there is a ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top, a plastic bag with something bulky inside, and some brochures on a small display stand (partially obscured). On the wall behind them, there are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio and a clock. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign (partially obscured) that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text, 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign. There is a similar sign on the benchtop or shelf behind the women.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, radio, clock, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

old pace counter, mostly worn off

This photo depicts Robert Kernick, Consultant Pharmacist. A severely cropped version of the photo (head shot only) appears on page 14 of the Vol 9 No 4, Summer 1996 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Fish Oil Showing Positive Results". It refers to a program designed to encourage people to take fish oil to help relieve the symptoms of arthritis through an introductory offer for the capsules at a reduced price.COL photo of a man standing behind a pharmacy counter. There are some medications on the counter in front of him, and a wall of shelves full of various medications behind him.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, pharmacist, fish oil, introductory offer, sales promotion, promotional photo, arthritis update, anti-inflammatory, omega-3, 1996

B&W photo, Belgrave Post Office, 1997. Internal shot showing counter area. Two female staff members are behind the counter on the left of the photo. One is serving a woman with a small child. On the wall behind the counter, various sized Postpaks are displayed.

Photograph of a name plate from platform scalesKnowles Scale Works manf'r's of platform & counter scales Lowell, Mass.U.S.A.platform scales, counter scales, knowles scale works, scientific objects

Photo of owner George Robinson behind counter in shop.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. In the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, there were large numbers of games produced for children and adults. These included: arcade games, board games, playing cards and puzzles. A representative sample, many now rare survivors, can be found in the collection.Wooden drafts board with the counters contained in an internal drawer.drafts, board games, leisure activities

Pictured is Stathi Raftopoulos at Raft's Cafe which was located at 301 Swanston Street, Melbourne and was typical of many such businesses owned and operated by Greek migrants from Ithaca who had arrived in Australia before World War II. Stathi's family owned a business in Merbein in north-west Victoria before moving to Melbourne. Stathi eventually went into partnership and established the Cosmopolitan Picture Company which brought Greek films to Melbourne's Greek community during the 1960s through to the early 1980s. Ithacan Greeks who arrived in Australia during the first half of the twentieth century honed their entrepreneurial skills and found employment opportunities in various areas of the food service industry. Before the end of the Second World War many of the eating places in Melbourne, which included fish and grill rooms, tea rooms and milk bars, were owned by Ithacan Greeks. A black and white photograph with a white surround. A young man is standing behind a counter in a milk bar. There is a poster advertising a Greek film as well as crates of coca cola stacked in the background. The counter is finished in wood veneer. Boxes of assorted lollies are on the shelves behind. On the counter there is a container of straws .