Robert Edwin Dietz (1818-1897) bought an existing factory in 1840 and became a leading manufacturer and innovator of many forms of lighting. Eventually the firm was run by Robert and his four brothers before being taken over by the next generation. This lamp design was patented in 1907.Dietz Driving Lamp. Kero burner missing.Dietz

Black painted tin horizontal cylindrical shape on a cylindrical shaped base. Glass lens at the front with silver edging . Two tiered chimney for ventilation. Smaller Red lens at the back. Two protruding side pieces for hanging on hooksDietz Octo Driving Lamp New York U.S.A. (on back)lamp, lantern, driving, kerosene

CAME FROM THE CAMPBELL FARM, FRAMLINGHAM.DIETZ UNION DRIVING LAMP, PARRAFIN WICK, CLEAR FRONT LIGHT & RED REAR LIGHTlocal history, dietz usa, driving lamp

These flares were possibly used during WW11. They were used by Orbost Aero Club at Marlo from 1964 onwards for transporting patients by aerial ambulance to Melbourne. They were placed on the L.H.S. of the runway to indicate wind direction. They were superseded in the late 1970's by pilot activated lighting (PAL) switched on by incoming pilots via radio.These lamps are associated with the history of the Orbost Aero Club.Eight kerosene smudge pot road flares - round metal bases painted red. There is a reservoir at the bottom used for kerosene storage. It was lit at the top for flare.DIETZ . 51 Use Kerosene only Made in U.S.A.lighting kerosene-flares road-flares beacons marlo-airport

This item is an important example of the early technology of artificial light. It has historical significance in demonstrating lighting devices used before the widespread use of electricity.Kerosene/oil hand-held lantern with carry handle. Red glass window (for a show of red light) and a clear glass window that opens for lighting of wick. (Dietz Dainty Tail Lamp)lantern candle dietz-dainty-tail-lamp

See Items 7545 & 7544Dietz Lantern Label: Orange label oval in shape with a pink cotton thread through a small hole for attaching. Red print with red border line around the label. The label reads *The bottom of every Dietz lantern is made of heavily and thoroughly coated steel especially adapted for such use. DIETZ. Trade Mark. Stamped in the metal of each genuine DIETZ lantern. Look for it. On the back DIETZ with a red oval border and how to care for the lantern. Box 625R. E. Dietz Company. Largest makers of Lanterns in the World. Founded 1840 New York. U.S.A.business, retail

Lamp circular with glass shade/chimney (broken). Brass plated copper construction. 2 rings on base. Made by Dietz, and fitted with a Dietz "Convex" Burner.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lamp, dietz

Robert Edwin Dietz (1818-1897) bought an existing factory in 1840 and became a leading manufacturer and innovator of many forms of lighting. Eventually the firm was run by Robert and his four brothers before being taken over by the next generation. This lamp design was patented in 1907.Dietz Union, New York, Driving Lamp. Kerosene driving lamp with Burner. Painted Black with Clear front glass face. Has carrying handle and mounting brackets/ Approx 250mm high, 140mm wide and 150mm deep.

Lamp circular with glass chimney complete. Brass plated copper construction. 2 rings on base. Made by Dietz, and fitted with a Diet "Convex" burner.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lamp, dietz

Lamp hanger and chain with font holder. The lamp would have had a glass font. Screw part of a burner - the lamp chimney would have sat on the edge. Funnel to side fill of lamp. In pieces. Used as lighting in the library/Athenaeum.German maker - Dietz 1858 patent

Commonly used out of doors before electric torchs. Often used by campers.Hanging kerosene hurricane lamp, glass intact. Manufactured. Tin base and frame."Lanora Australia" on base and metal lid. "Dietz"lanora australia

Small hurricane lamp with metal top and base and glass lantern. A metal hook on top to hang lamp.Patent 71-01 july 25 04 May 1906 around edge on top. ' Dietz Sport NY USA' on the glass lantern. 'Made in USA Dietz sport' on toplighting, kerosene & oil

No HandleHS LOO- NoB PATD 12- 4 - 23 DIETZ FITZALL N.Y.U.S.A

Brown covered booklet, 71 pages, mainly black & white photos, some colour, detailing useful & poisonous plants/foods in New Guinea.“Sig T Dietz 8th Aust Tech Maint 19th L OF C Sigs, New Guinea”books reference, military history-army

Edward Claude Binns (1900-1979) was born in Swan Hill to Edward and Helen (nee Dietz) Binns. He was a salesman and lived at 17 Sternberg Street with his wife Eva Mabel (nee Court) who he married in 1926. They had previously lived at 53 Williamson Street, Bendigo.Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, tiled hipped roof. With large portico and brick and concrete pillared verandah. Double front door two double hung windows. Weatherboard and rough cast. Woven wire fence. On back of photo:' T.C. Watts & Son, Ted Binns (name unclear) Sternberg St., October 1928. Dr. Gretton-Watson, tenant at 35/- week, 5 rooms and sleepout. Mrs. C. Morris Owner £2750, gas heater' On front of photo, written in pen ' 17 Sternberg Street'.bendigo, business, t c watts and son, binns

Used by the Higginson Family farmers of the Kiewa ValleyMetal with glass globe. Kerosene reservoir with screw lid. Crank globe lifter, wick knob.On the base: No. 420 Frowo, Made in Germany with a medallion of dog and a badge. Wick winder knob has a pattern. Kerosene screw lid has a pattern. Glass globe: Dietz, Fitzall, New York, USA.lantern, household item, light, eric higginson, kiewa valley farmers