Colour photograph of an oyster shell under the original bearers in the Old Colonists shop awaiting replacement floorboards. Oysters were a common food on the Ballarat goldfield.old colonists' hall, shopfront, floorboards, bluestone, government camp, oyster shell

Two short sections of flooring cut for distribution during Deakin Universities ‘Open Day’ in December 1994. This was during the conversion of Dalgety Wool Store to Deakin University’s Woolstore Campus. These small pieces of timber are part of Geelong’s history and were salvaged from the Dalgety Woolstores during the renovations. Hundred of meters of ironbark, red gum, pine and other timbers, some more than a century old, were reclaimed from the site and have been recycled as furniture and featured building materials for the woolstore campus. The old brick stores, located on a formerly neglected section of the Corio Bay shoreline, now house the administration and chancellery, architecture and building schools, information technology services, the student union, a cafeteria and, as the focal facility, a Great Hall seating 1500 people and acoustically tuned for symphony orchestras. The refit was developed from the existing grid of substantial timber columns and beams extending over 52,000 square metres. This framework was filled with lightweight panels to enclose workplaces and removed in some parts to establish courtyards, atriums and streets. The brick facades were redefined with new doors and double-glazed windows in proportion to original fenestration. Bright colours and industrial finishes identify the new insertions.Square sections of redgum lumber cut into floorboards. The sides of the lumber have a grove cut on one side and a matching section to fit within this groove on the other side. This has been done to ensure the floorboards have a tight and consistent fit with one another. The bottom of the lumber also has an additional grove running through the middle of the redgum. On top, one of the sections of lumber has three nail holes, which travel all the way through to the bottom of the wood.deakin university, dalgety wool store, red gum

Colour photograph of original bearers in the Old Colonists shop awaiting replacement floorboards. old colonists' hall, shopfront, floorboards

A flooring clamp (or cramp) is used for holding tongue and groove floorboards in place whilst laying a new floor. The ratchet handle is used to apply horizontal pressure to hold boards firmly in place until they are secured. “The General and Commercial Directory of the Borough of Birmingham, and six miles round; including Wolverhampton, Bilston, Walsall, West Bromwich” published in 1858 lists William Bissell as an ironmonger in Union Street, Wolverhampton. In the catalogue for the 1862 London Exhibition, three items manufactured by William Bissell were listed, including:- “BISSELL'S PATENT FLOORING CRAMP. The force of this cramp is fully equal to 1 ton. It is adapted to joists from 2 to 4 in. and is the most expeditious and easy in working of any cramp in use.” In the 1864 edition of “Williams's Manufacturers' Directory, for London and Principal Market Towns in England”, page 445, in listings for Wolverhampton, W Bissell is listed as a Patentee of flooring cramps, lifting jacks and proprietor of mortise locks; mortising machines, bench and vertical saw-frames". By 1871 the business was operating as Messrs. J. G. Bissell and Co. and the trademark on this item in our Collection was phased out. This information assists in allocating the provenance of this item to the late 1860s.This item is significant because it is representative of housing construction tools used in the Wodonga District which have evolved into present day tools.A cast iron clamp used to install tongue and groove floorboards. Maker's mark on on side. W. B. BISSELL PATENTEE WOLVERHAMPTONcarpenters' tools, housing construction

Colour photograph of original bearers in the Old Colonists shop awaiting replacement floorboards, and the bluestone foundations which were reused from an earlier building on the site that was associated with the Government Camp. old colonists' hall, shopfront, floorboards, bluestone, government camp

Black and white photograph with a white border. Image is taken from inside the main hall of the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne depicting the stage with its curtains, the floorboard, chairs.window, jukebox, main-hall, wainscote, wood-panelling, arch, chairs, mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, music, floorboards, flowers, flying angel club, stage, curtains

The Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall is on the site of the former Government Camp which governed the goldfield. The bluestone used in the foundation of the hall was reused from a building demolished on the site. A number of colour photographs showing the interiors of the Old Colonists' shops in Lydiard Street before the replacement of floorboards. ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association ballarat, old colonists' hall, bluestone, government camp, lydiard street north, shops

Found under floorboards when building demolished, April 1999. Reason for storage under floorboards unknown; found by 'bottle diggers' and sold to Peter Libbis of the Society in April of 1999From a collection of handwritten orders to J.E. Earl, 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. This one written on the back of a flyer for a 'Public Indignation Meeting' Princess Theatre 21 July 1922Order in pencil on back of flyerbusiness and traders - timber, public action campaigns, j e earl pty ltd, father jergen

Found under floorboards when building demolished, April 1999. Reason for storage under floorboards unknown; found by 'bottle diggers' and sold to Peter LIBBIS of the Society in April of 1999From a collection of handwritten orders to J.E. EARL, 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. This one written on the back of a flyer for a lecture by the Hon. W.F. FINLAYSON MLC at Temperance Hall, South Melbourne Oct 27 1921Order in pencil on back of flyerbusiness and traders - timber, societies clubs unions and other organisations, public action campaigns, j e earl pty ltd, anti-liquor league, j p crichton & son

Black and white photograph with a white border. Image is taken from inside the main hall of the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. It shows a radiator, noticeboard, group of six chairs around a coffee table (all situated on a mat), jukebox, two chairs next to a wall and three vases of flowers in front of two of the main hall's arch windows. The hardwood floorboards are visible, as is the wainscote (wood panelling) on the walls in the background. Overhead lights are also visible as is a fan next to one of the windows.window, jukebox, main-hall, wainscote, wood-panelling, arch, chairs, mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, music, arched windows, floorboards, flowers

Cragg/Wearmouth Family collection. Six people, three women in cane chairs and three men seated on floorboards. William Cragg seated on verandah at front left. Annie Cragg at back right.Cragg Family

The pamphlet was found under the floorboards during works to the building Damaged and weathered pamphlets for a Circus and Show by the Wirth Bros Various text and illustrations depicting the activities of the show including horses, tigers and elephants and monkeys. 18th May 1898 historic newspaper, 1898, warracknabeal court house

Found under the floorboards of a classroom when it was being demolished in 2012, accompanied by wooden ruler (Item 0007).The interest lies in the location the items were found. Somebody (a child or children?) must have pushed these items through a gap in the floorboards.Four dip pens"U" inscribed on top of cap in one of the pens

Found by a builder (with four dip-nib pens) underneath the floorboards of a classroom in 2012. The classroom was in the process of being demolishedThe ruler (and the pens that accompanied it) look to be from the earlier phase of the school.Wooden 8 inch ruler with Westex brand. Faded scribbles in red,pink and blue on front. On back, diagram of angles and markings/scribbles. Two corners broken.Westex brand on fron, angles diagram on back. Scribbles on both sides, mostly capital letters.

This photo depicts a small group of people at a Bowls Victoria event (date and location unknown) at which people were encouraged to try out the game of lawn bowls as a form of gentle exercise to stay "Active for Life" and help beat arthritis.Colour photo of two men playing lawn bowls on a portable bowling green (or practice rink) indoors while a few people look on. They are inside a room with polished floorboards, large windows, and a decorative dado feature on the painted walls.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] PHOTO 7 ["7" is circled] Bowls Victoria encouraging the general public to get ACTIVE FOR LIFE by taking up bowls [At the end of the sentence, there is a full stop in red ink]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, bowls victoria, lawn bowls, portable bowling green, practice rink, active for life, gentle exercise

Record of promotion to the rank of Lieutenant issued to John Stafford Farrer on the first day of January 1920. This certificate was found beneath the floorboards of a house at 1 Dungey Ave. Bendigo next to a small black and white photo of a man (item 6453.1)document, certificate, australian military forces

One of a series of Mission to Seamen postcards produced in the immediate post-war and post WW2 period. Visual record of the club area in the 1950s (before Queen Elizabeth's coronation) ready for the dances.Black and white gloss postcard depicts the central club space facing stage with flowers on stage, a drum kit and a piano. Curtained backdrop with sixteen chairs in front of the proscenium. Shows dance floorboards. Note: Possible heater at far right of picture frame.Printed on back: 'POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY/' . Stamp location is top right is indicated by the word 'KODAK' on four sides.stage, curtains, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, main hall, dancing, events, concerts, band, flowers, drums, piano, paintings, royal portraits, flinders street, melbourne, mission to seamen, wood floor, writing room, heater, stairs, chairs, king george vi, queen mother

Small black and white photograph of a man wearing a jacket, whiite shirt and tie. This photograph was found beneath the floorboards of a house at 1 Dungey Ave. Bendigo next to a military certificate (item 6453). The certificate is for John Stafford Farrer and possible the photo represent John.person, individual, male

One of a series of Mission to Seamen postcards produced in the immediate post-war and post WW2 period.Visual record of the club area of Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Melbourne in the 1950s (before Queen Elizabeth's corporation) ready for the dances.Black and white gloss postcard depicts the central club space. Taken facing stage with flowers on stage, a drum kit and a piano. Curtained backdrop with sixteen chairs in front of the proscenium. Shows dance floorboards and fan-shaped window above doorway on far left wall.Printed on back: 'POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY/' . Stamp location is top right and is indicated by the word 'KODAK' on four sides.club, stage, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, main hall, dancing, events, curtains, royal portraits, king george vi, drums, piano, chairs, music, band

The image shows us one of the many dances, or functions, held at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne, It shows the main hall in its original condition and the way it was used at the time. The dance shown here is an example of the work of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild, which held fundfraisers and social events at the Mission.This photograph is a reflection of the main hall, in original condition, and its use circa mid-1950s. The photograph is of historical significance as it is a documentation of one of many social events held by the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild at the Mission to SeafarersBlack and white photograph of a dance held in the Mission to Seafarers main hall. The foreground shows A man to the left and a woman to the right dancing together. There is another couple dancing behind them. The background shows two of the archways leading out of the main hall. The floors are the original hardwood floorboards.dance, lhlg, flying angel club, seamen, flinders street

On Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of May, 1978, an art and craft exhibition was held as a fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). Titled, "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living", the exhibition was held at St Andrew's Parish Hall in Brighton. A second "Living with Arthritis" exhibition was held two months later in Footscray. Henceforth, the respective events were commonly referred to as "the Brighton exhibition" and "the Footscray exhibition". A fashion parade and panel discussion were also held as part of the two-day event. On the Saturday, the fashion parade was hosted by special guest MC, Australian actor, Reg Gorman. Reg co-compered the fashion parade with RAAV member, Joan Watson. In this photo, Beth Phillips models a jumper and tartan skirt ensemble during the fashion parade. The photo appears on the cover (page 1) of the Vol 9, July 1978 edition of RAAV's quarterly newsletter, News Review. It is captioned: "Beth Phillips modelling some of the warm and comfortable garments in the parade. Photo. - Ben Baxter." The photo accompanies an article titled, "BRIGHTON EXHIBITION SUCCESS".B&W photo of a woman standing on some wooden floorboards, smiling. Behind her, a large castor wheel at the base of a metal leg (which forms part of an unidentified item) is visible in the background. Various other unidentifiable objects are visible beyond an open concertina doorway beside the audience.[handwritten in pencil] July 1978 ? [question mark, scribbled out]; [in light blue ink] Page 1 Beth Phillipsrheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, fashion parade, beth phillips, news review, 1978

Child's well worn leather boot found under the floor of a Sea Pilot's terrace house in Gellibrand Street. It was a custom for local people to place a child's shoe under the floorboards of a house to 'ward off evil spirits'.Child's boot, circa 1850sboot, folklore

These nails were made for Walter John Mundy (1868-1944). Often imported nails made for the softer English and North American timbers bent when hammered against the harder colonial woods and so The Mundy family were farmers / settlers in the Snowy River area since c. 1880s. The original Mundy family moved to a land "selection" at Betebolong in the early 1880's from Buchan. It's only over the past century or so that the mass-produced nail has become an inexpensive and common way to join materials. These three iron nails were hand made by an early Orbost settler or blacksmith in the 1880's, using iron, forge and anvil. They are examples of the types of nails used in the 19th century. A rectangular, wooden(athel pine?) board with three hand-made nails glued in fan design to top left corner of section of floorboard. There is a short length of yellow cord attached for hanging. To the right of the nails is hand-written text in black. the nails have irregular shanks and hammer marks on both shanks and heads.right of nails - " Flooring & nails from Walter Mundy's house at Jarrahmond built C.1885. Still in use to this day."mundy-walter hand-made-nails

On Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of May, 1978, an art and craft exhibition was held as a fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). Titled, "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living", the exhibition was held at St Andrew's Parish Hall in Brighton. A second "Living with Arthritis" exhibition was held two months later in Footscray. Henceforth, the respective events were commonly referred to as "the Brighton exhibition" and "the Footscray exhibition". A fashion parade and panel discussion were also held as part of the two-day event. On the Saturday, the fashion parade was hosted by special guest MC, Australian actor, Reg Gorman. Reg co-compered the fashion parade with RAAV member, Joan Watson. In this photo, Ina Roberts models a jumper and printed skirt ensemble during the fashion parade.B&W photo of a woman walking on some wooden floorboards, smiling. Behind her, there are some clothes hanging on a short clothes rack. In the background, there is a large castor wheel at the base of a metal leg, (which forms part of an unidentified item). Behind her, on one side, there are various other unidentifiable objects beyond an open concertina door.[handwritten in light blue ink] Page 5rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, fashion parade, ina roberts, news review, 1978

On Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of May, 1978, an art and craft exhibition was held as a fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). Titled, "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living", the exhibition was held at St Andrew's Parish Hall in Brighton. A second "Living with Arthritis" exhibition was held two months later in Footscray. Henceforth, the respective events were commonly referred to as "the Brighton exhibition" and "the Footscray exhibition". A fashion parade and panel discussion were also held as part of the two-day event. On the Saturday, the fashion parade was hosted by special guest MC, Australian actor, Reg Gorman. Reg co-compered the fashion parade with RAAV member, Joan Watson. In this photo, Ina Roberts models a winter ensemble in front of a seated audience. She is wearing a jacket worn over a skivvy and some trousers.B&W photo of a woman walking on some wooden floorboards. She is modelling an outfit in front of a seated audience. Behind her, there are some clothes hanging on a short clothes rack. In the background, there is a large castor wheel at the base of a metal leg, (which forms part of an unidentified item). Behind her, on one side of the audience, there are various other unidentifiable objects beyond an open concertina door.rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, fashion parade, ina roberts, news review, 1978

On Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th of May, 1978, an art and craft exhibition was held as a fundraising event in support of the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). Titled, "Living with Arthritis - Aids to Daily Living", the exhibition was held at St Andrew's Parish Hall in Brighton. A second "Living with Arthritis" exhibition was held two months later in Footscray. Henceforth, the respective events were commonly referred to as "the Brighton exhibition" and "the Footscray exhibition". A fashion parade and panel discussion were also held as part of the two-day event. On the Saturday, the fashion parade was hosted by special guest MC, Australian actor, Reg Gorman. Reg co-compered the fashion parade with RAAV member, Joan Watson. In this photo, a woman models a winter ensemble in front of a seated audience. She is wearing a matching twin set over a checked skirt, with a heavy woollen cardigan thrown over her shoulders.B&W photo of a woman walking on some wooden floorboards. She is modelling an outfit in front of a seated audience. Behind her, there are some clothes hanging on a short clothes rack. In the background, there is a large castor wheel at the base of a metal leg, (which forms part of an unidentified item). Behind her, on one side of the audience, there are various other unidentifiable objects beyond an open concertina door.[handwritten in light blue ink] Page 5 P [faint]rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, living with arthritis, aids to daily living, art and craft, exhibition, fundraising, fashion parade, news review, 1978