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Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedAdministrative record - City of Sunshine - Commissioner Mr Alexander Alex George Gillon Collection 1976 - 1982 - Extraordinary Business Reports 4th April 1978, City of Sunshine, 4th April 1978
... ...Hook Street...Land Use Permit Car Sales Village Drive-In Theatre Somers Street Land Use Permit Storage of Fencing Materials Paramount Road Land Use Permit Bunting 556 Ballarat Road Land Use Permit Structure Improvements to existing service station Cnr Geelong Road and Francis Street Land Use Permit Alterations and additions to existing factory Lot 292 Hawthorn Avenue Land Use Permit Existing truck and earth moving equipment sales Geelong Road Land Use Permit Extensions of permit Flats Ballarat Road Variation Toilet Block Hampshire Road Plan of Subdivision Hook Street and Vule Street...City of Sunshine Alexander "Alex" George Gillon Somers Street Drive-In Theatre Sunshine North Paramount Road Tottenham Ballarat Road Albion Geelong Road Francis Street Brooklyn Hawthorn Avenue Ardeer Hampshire Road Sunshine Hook Street Vule Street St. Albans Land Use Permit Car Sales Village Drive-In Theatre Somers Street Land Use Permit Storage of Fencing Materials Paramount Road Land Use Permit Bunting 556 Ballarat Road Land Use Permit Structure Improvements to existing service station Cnr Geelong Road and Francis Street Land Use Permit Alterations and additions to existing factory Lot 292 Hawthorn Avenue Land Use Permit Existing truck and earth moving equipment sales Geelong Road Land Use Permit Extensions of permit Flats Ballarat Road Variation Toilet Block Hampshire Road Plan of Subdivision Hook Street and Vule Street Foolscap sized document. ...Land Use Permit Car Sales Village Drive-In Theatre Somers Street Land Use Permit Storage of Fencing Materials Paramount Road Land Use Permit Bunting 556 Ballarat Road Land Use Permit Structure Improvements to existing service station Cnr Geelong Road and Francis Street Land Use Permit Alterations and additions to existing factory Lot 292 Hawthorn Avenue Land Use Permit Existing truck and earth moving equipment sales Geelong Road Land Use Permit Extensions of permit Flats Ballarat Road Variation Toilet Block Hampshire Road Plan of Subdivision Hook Street and Vule Street city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, somers street, drive-in theatre, sunshine north, paramount road, tottenham, ballarat road, albion, geelong road, francis street, brooklyn, hawthorn avenue, ardeer, hampshire road, sunshine, hook street, vule street, st. albans -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentreClothing - Button Hook, Button Hook from Jones, Bridge Street, Ballarat
... Button Hook from Jones, Bridge Street, Ballarat...Button Hook from Jones, Bridge Street, Ballarat Clothing Button Hook ...Item sold by Jones, a shop located in Bridge Street, Ballarat.Metal button hook with hoop shaped handle, a narrow shaft ended with a small hook. The shop details are printed in relief on the handle.Jones, Bridge Street, Ballaratfootwear, clothing accessories, button hooks -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Taylor, Robert David
... Hook...Henry Street Eltham...Robert David Taylor Charlotte Amelia Taylor nee Crozier ellen Elizabeth Green nee Taylor george Edward Green Charlotte Amelia Taylor Lillian Jane Taylor Rachel Harrison nee taylor Jack Alfred Harrison Ewen Taylor Muriel Roberta Collins nee Taylor Gordon Leonard Alexander Collins William Mclelland Taylor Alfred Henry Harrison Eliza Amelia Howe Johnson William Crozier Sarah Crozier nee Mclelland Mary Jane Crozier nee Vance James Vance Elizabeth Vance nee Wilson Eliza Crozier Jane Crozier Thomas Vance Eliza Dawson nee Crozier Margaret Whillen John Thomas Ashton Jane Ashton nee Crozier William John Crozier Robert Whitten Crozier Henrietta Crozier nee Shanks Samuel Harry Crozier Margaret Anne Scott nee Crozier Elisie Margaret Crozier nee Hook Henry Street Eltham Jock Read Bible Street Eltham Fanny Falkiner David G Clark Sir William Irvine Peter Lawlor Eltham Hotel Fountain Hotel Wesleyan Church Eltham Primitive Methodist Church Eltham G Stebbings W E Andrew T Marland C S Wingrove Brinkkotter A Armstrong W A Blake Adamson Strettle and Company Lower Plenty toll gate Gold mining near Eltham Bricklayers' Arms Lower Plenty w Friar Wallaby Arms Eltham John Norman Research Hotel Research N Rodda Eltham Common Ferny Hill Eltham Rechabite Lodge Eltham Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etc Taylor, Robert David Document Folder ...Robert David Taylor had a farm in the early days of Eltham, married Charlotte Amelia Crozier, and had seven children. Contents Four sheets of Family Trees: Taylor and Crozier. Newspaper article: "Eltham Reminiscences, The Early Days, first instalment", The Advertiser, 2 September 1932. Newspaper article: "Eltham Reminiscences, The Early Days, second instalment", The Advertiser, 9 September 1932. Notes by Ken Eckersall: Biographical information on Robert D Taylor, prepared 8 July 2009. Page 63 from "Pioneers and Painters" by Alan Marshall re R D Taylor. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcrobert david taylor, charlotte amelia taylor nee crozier, ellen elizabeth green nee taylor, george edward green, charlotte amelia taylor, lillian jane taylor, rachel harrison nee taylor, jack alfred harrison, ewen taylor, muriel roberta collins nee taylor, gordon leonard alexander collins, william mclelland taylor, alfred henry harrison, eliza amelia howe johnson, william crozier, sarah crozier nee mclelland, mary jane crozier nee vance, james vance, elizabeth vance nee wilson, eliza crozier, jane crozier, thomas vance, eliza dawson nee crozier, margaret whillen, john thomas ashton, jane ashton nee crozier, william john crozier, robert whitten crozier, henrietta crozier nee shanks, samuel harry crozier, margaret anne scott nee crozier, elisie margaret crozier nee hook, henry street eltham, jock read, bible street eltham, fanny falkiner, david g clark, sir william irvine, peter lawlor, eltham hotel, fountain hotel, wesleyan church eltham, primitive methodist church eltham, g stebbings, w e andrew, t marland, c s wingrove, brinkkotter, a armstrong, w a blake, adamson strettle and company, lower plenty toll gate, gold mining near eltham, bricklayers' arms lower plenty, w friar, wallaby arms eltham, john norman, research hotel research, n rodda, eltham common, ferny hill eltham, rechabite lodge eltham -
Clunes MuseumPainting, FRASER STREET, CLUNES
... ...FRASER STREET...HOOK...BLACK FRAMED DRAWING OF FRASER STREET, CLUNES WITH SOLDIER MEMORIAL IN THE FOREFRONT. DRAWN BY "HOOK"...DRAWN BY "HOOK" FRASER STREET, CLUNES Painting PAINTING ...PEN AND INK DRAWINGBLACK FRAMED DRAWING OF FRASER STREET, CLUNES WITH SOLDIER MEMORIAL IN THE FOREFRONT. DRAWN BY "HOOK"HOOK, FRASER ST. CLUNES, (BOTTOM RH CORNER 68.5)drawing, fraser street, hook -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSlide, Keith Caldwell, 10/03/1966 12:00:00 AM
... A white van is completing a hook turn. Street decorations for the Moomba festival. ...A white van is completing a hook turn. Street decorations for the Moomba festival. ...Agfa colour blue white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of SW6 947, in Swanston St, about to cross Collins St, running a route 64 to the city. In the side a W2 southbound. IN the photo is the building that was later demolished for the City Square. A white van is completing a hook turn. Street decorations for the Moomba festival. Queen Victoria Building on the south east corner of Collins and Swanston. 10/3/1966In ink "10 iii 66"trams, tramways, collins st, sw6 class, swanston st, route 64, moomba, hook turn, tram 947 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Cable tram 457 Bourke and Swanston St, 20/11/1932
... The motor car ahead of the tram is doing a "Hook" turn into Bourke Street. A young man is skylarking at back of the tram for the photographer. ...The motor car ahead of the tram is doing a "Hook" turn into Bourke Street. A young man is skylarking at back of the tram for the photographer. ...The photograph shows a cable tram (Spencer St), trailer number 457, in Bourke St about to cross over Swanston St. The grip car or dummy is well loaded. In the background is the Leviathan Clothing Store 1913 - see reference for history details. The motor car ahead of the tram is doing a "Hook" turn into Bourke Street. A young man is skylarking at back of the tram for the photographer. Photo possibly of Frank Sheenen based on the hand writing dated 20/11/1932Yields information about the intersection of Bourke St cable tram services and the corner of Bourke and Swanston Streets.Photograph, black and white, plain back, 2nd copy has notes on the rear.In pencil "Me holding back a cable car, mine 20/11/32" and number '53" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, cable tram, swanston st, bourke st, the leviathan -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Complete view of Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne", early 1940s
... There is an MMTB TS8c or TS11c bus eastbound in Flinders Street bound for "Kew" (Kew Junction). There are some cars waiting to complete their hook turns into Flinders Street. ...There is an MMTB TS8c or TS11c bus eastbound in Flinders Street bound for "Kew" (Kew Junction). There are some cars waiting to complete their hook turns into Flinders Street. ...Rose Series postcard No. P 10456 titled "Complete view of Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne", looking from St Paul's Cathedral steps. Two W2 class trams in Swanston Street, one fitted with a white dash panel under the driver's windows indicating a wartime black-out precautions era. There is an MMTB TS8c or TS11c bus eastbound in Flinders Street bound for "Kew" (Kew Junction). There are some cars waiting to complete their hook turns into Flinders Street. There is an advertisement on the station for the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) this organisation was founded in 1941.Yields information about Flinders St station early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.trams, tramways, w2 class, swanston st, flinders st station, flinders st, buses, mmtb buses, ts8c class, world war ii -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Coat Hanger, Cramond & Dickson, Early 20th century
... street erected in 1878. The store had its own tailors and milliners and a large wine cellar. A branch store was opened in London in Poultry Lane and James Dickson managed that store for some years. The business of Cramond and Dickson closed in 1973. This item, although not rare, is of some interest as a memento of the Warrnambool store of Cramond and Dickson, a dominant business in Warrnambool for over 100 years. Cramond & Dickson store Warrnambool History of Warrnambool 'Cramond & Dickson Tailors & Outfitters Warrnambool' 'Made in Germany' This is a wooden coathanger with a metal hook ...This coathanger came from the Warrnambool business of Cramond & Dickson. John Cramond and James Dickson established a drapery business in Warrnambool early in the 1850s in Timor Street. They moved to Liebig Street in the 1860s, with new premises in that street erected in 1878. The store had its own tailors and milliners and a large wine cellar. A branch store was opened in London in Poultry Lane and James Dickson managed that store for some years. The business of Cramond and Dickson closed in 1973. This item, although not rare, is of some interest as a memento of the Warrnambool store of Cramond and Dickson, a dominant business in Warrnambool for over 100 years. This is a wooden coathanger with a metal hook for hanging. The hook is rusted. The coathanger has black printing on one side. 'Cramond & Dickson Tailors & Outfitters Warrnambool' 'Made in Germany' cramond & dickson store, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Medal, Warrnambool Champion Medal
... street for many years. He served as a town councilor 1899-1901. This badge is of considerable interest as a memento of a Warrnambool sporting club in the 1890s and of a well-known 19th century Warrnambool resident and town councilor 1899-1901. warrnambool volunteer corps william kucks Warrnambool Bowling club WARRNAMBOOL CHAMPION MEDAL R C1805 W Kucks This brass star shaped medal has a circular centre with text surrounded by a raised narrow annulus and eight near triangular hollow shapes interspersed with small spheres. on the obverse, The reverse has a metal hook and clip. ...Although the medal is inscribed 'Warrnambool R C' we believe it to be a Warrnambool Bowling Club medal. The Warrnambool Bowls Club gave this medal to W&DHS in 1968 describing it as a medal won by life member William Kucks, club champion in 1895. Also newspaper reports show that William Kucks was the bowls club champion in 1895. No record has been found of William Kucks belonging to either rowing or rifle clubs. William Kucks was a long-time resident of Warrnambool, operating a boarding house in Timor Street in the 1860s and then a bakery in the same street for many years. He served as a town councilor 1899-1901.This badge is of considerable interest as a memento of a Warrnambool sporting club in the 1890s and of a well-known 19th century Warrnambool resident and town councilor 1899-1901.This brass star shaped medal has a circular centre with text surrounded by a raised narrow annulus and eight near triangular hollow shapes interspersed with small spheres. on the obverse, The reverse has a metal hook and clip. There is a ring attached to the tip of one of the triangles with a second ring through it. WARRNAMBOOL CHAMPION MEDAL R C1805 W Kucks warrnambool volunteer corps, william kucks, warrnambool bowling club -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Boot pull, Early 20th century
... Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This small metal item is a boot pull. Boot pulls were usually sold in pairs for pulling long riding boots on. Good quality long boots had a small leather loop inside near the top of the boot and this hook would assist the wearer to put the boot on. ...This small metal item is a boot pull. Boot pulls were usually sold in pairs for pulling long riding boots on. Good quality long boots had a small leather loop inside near the top of the boot and this hook would assist the wearer to put the boot on. Both men and women would have used this useful item and wearers of long riding boots may still use one today. This small boot pull is retained as an interesting example of a household item from 100 years ago or more. This is a piece of metal piping with a flattened hook at one end and a cross bar handle at the other end. The metal is very rusty.household items of the past, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Miners candle holder, Late 19th century
... Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This candle holder has a sharpened point to push or hammer into soft rock and a hook to hang on a ledge or piece of rock. ...This candle holder has a sharpened point to push or hammer into soft rock and a hook to hang on a ledge or piece of rock. It is intended to be used in a mine and many residents of Warrnambool and district went to the gold mining districts in the 19th century. But it could have been used in the Warrnambool district if a small night light was required in one of the many local quarries or even in the search for coal deposits in the region. It could also have been used in a household.This miner’s candle holder has no known local provenance but it is retained as an interesting example of a candle holder used in the past.This is a thin piece of metal tapering to a point at one end and curving around in a loop at the other end to make a handle. Along the straight metal piece is attached a curved metal hook. At the end of the loop is an open-ended circular piece with a serrated top. The circular piece has a rectangular-shaped end piece which enables the hole in the curved piece to be pushed out or pulled in to make the hole smaller or bigger. The metal is much rusted. 19th century mining, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Shaving strop
... Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This shaving strop is typical of those used in barbers shops. It was used to sharpen the edge of a straight blade razor. This item is of social and historical interest and belonged mainly to the era prior to the invention of safety blades and electric razors. shaving strop barber's strop warrnambool On handle Super 99."Sharpen" on strap section with carborundum at the other end. On the reverse: genuine horse hide Finish . Light brown double leather strop with black leather handle at one end and metal hook ...This shaving strop is typical of those used in barbers shops. It was used to sharpen the edge of a straight blade razor.This item is of social and historical interest and belonged mainly to the era prior to the invention of safety blades and electric razors.Light brown double leather strop with black leather handle at one end and metal hook at the other end. There is text on both ends of the strap and the handle.On handle Super 99."Sharpen" on strap section with carborundum at the other end. On the reverse: genuine horse hide Finish . shaving strop, barber's strop, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Artefact, Coat Hanger Cramond & Dickson, Mid 20th century
... Streets was a landmark building in Warrnambool until the business closed in 1973. Cramond and Dickson had their own tailors and milliners. This coat hanger is of interest as a memento of the store of Cramond and Dickson, a business that operated in Warrnambool for over 100 years. cramond and dickson history of warrnambool ‘Tailors & Outfitters Cramond & Dickson Warrnambool Made in Germany’ This is a wooden coat hanger in a curved shape with a part of the wood at one end missing. The centre of the hanger has a hole pierced through with a metal hook ...This coat hanger has been used in the Warrnambool department store of Cramond and Dickson. John Glass Cramond and James Dickson established a shop in Warrnambool in 1855 in Timor Street and moved to Liebig Street a few years later. New premises were erected in 1878 and the department store selling mens and ladies wear on the corner of Liebig and Timor Streets was a landmark building in Warrnambool until the business closed in 1973. Cramond and Dickson had their own tailors and milliners. This coat hanger is of interest as a memento of the store of Cramond and Dickson, a business that operated in Warrnambool for over 100 years. This is a wooden coat hanger in a curved shape with a part of the wood at one end missing. The centre of the hanger has a hole pierced through with a metal hook inserted for hanging on to a rod. The hook is somewhat rusted. The maker’s name is printed on the hanger in black lettering. ‘Tailors & Outfitters Cramond & Dickson Warrnambool Made in Germany’ cramond and dickson, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Shoe horn and Button Hook, early 20th Century
... Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road An item such as this would have been used by a woman to put on her boots and lace them up. Button up boots were used extensively in the 19th and early 20th centuries and this item would have been common in households at that time. This item has no known local provenance but is retained as an interesting memento of the past. women's accessories shoe horn button hook ...An item such as this would have been used by a woman to put on her boots and lace them up. Button up boots were used extensively in the 19th and early 20th centuries and this item would have been common in households at that time.This item has no known local provenance but is retained as an interesting memento of the past.This is a metal shoe horn at one end of the item with a curved button hook at the other end. The item is much worn and stained.women's accessories, shoe horn, button hook, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Household, Scales - Grain tester, Early 20th century
... Street, Sydney N.S.W.’ This is a grain tester scale in a wooden box. .1 The wooden box has two metal hinges and wooden inserts inside with blue felt on the tops of the inserts. The box has a metal plaque on the lid and a round metal hole section for inserting a piece of equipment. .2 This is a metal flask on a stand. Part of it is rusty. .3 This is small metal cylinder with a lid. .4 This is a metal bar with measurements, a hook ...This grain scale tester was used to work out the percentage weight of a sack of grain after the grain husk, dust and dirt were removed, thereby allowing for the calculation of the true value of the sack. The parts were attached to the box via the screw on top of the box and the cleaned grain went into the funnel to measure a fixed grain amount, before being released from the bottom of the funnel into the barrel which was then hung on the end of the scale. The weight was then slid down the graduated ruler until the scale balanced. Grain scale testers would have been used in farming in the Western District in the past and similar objects may still be in use. This grain scale tester is retained as a good example of an agricultural item from the past.This is a grain tester scale in a wooden box. .1 The wooden box has two metal hinges and wooden inserts inside with blue felt on the tops of the inserts. The box has a metal plaque on the lid and a round metal hole section for inserting a piece of equipment. .2 This is a metal flask on a stand. Part of it is rusty. .3 This is small metal cylinder with a lid. .4 This is a metal bar with measurements, a hook at the top and a slide or weight fitting on to the bar. .5 This is a small metal screw. ‘Lbs per bushel’ ‘Australian Manufacture by Australasian Scale Co. Ltd., Thomas Street, Sydney N.S.W.’ agricultural instruments, history of warrnambool, grain scale tester -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Lady's jacket, c. 1900
... Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This jacket would have been worn with a long black skirt by an elderly woman or by one in mourning, probably in early Edwardian times. This item is retained for display purposes. Vintage woman's clothing Edwardian era Warrnambool and District Historical Society Collection This is lady's black satin top with long sleeves. There are hooks ...This jacket would have been worn with a long black skirt by an elderly woman or by one in mourning, probably in early Edwardian times.This item is retained for display purposes.This is lady's black satin top with long sleeves. There are hooks and eyes for the full length of the front. with a fitted, boned waist. It has panels on each side of the opening on the front with black embroidered " frog" decorations. The sleeves are pleated with three bands of black velvet on the cuffs at the wrist. The garment is lined with black cloth. The cream lace around the neckline appears to have been added at a later time.vintage woman's clothing, edwardian era, warrnambool and district historical society collection -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badge and Ribbon, Boxed gold metal with cream ribbon
... Street ( the building still extant) was opened in 1870. This badge is of some interest as it may have local provenance. .1PEACE WISDOM TRUTH BEAUTY CONCORD STRENGTH DEO REGI FRATRIBUS HONOR FIDELITAS BENEVOLENTIA .2 (Stamp) CHAS R MARTIN The rest is faded .1 Brass badge attached by a hook to three brass pieces of varying shapes through which is threaded a cream ribbon. ...This is a badge belonged to a member of the Freemasons Friendly Society. In Warrnambool the Lodge of St. John was founded in 1861. and the Masonic Temple in Kepler Street ( the building still extant) was opened in 1870.This badge is of some interest as it may have local provenance. .1 Brass badge attached by a hook to three brass pieces of varying shapes through which is threaded a cream ribbon. The badge has as its centre the star of David with fine text. Attached to the points of the star is a narrow circle with text. Outside the circle are nine protruding points ending in three clover shapes. At the base is an inverted horseshoe shaped appendage with a T and H interlocked. There is a pin attached to the top piece at the end of the ribbon.. .2 Composite hinged box lined with white and royal blue satin and text..1PEACE WISDOM TRUTH BEAUTY CONCORD STRENGTH DEO REGI FRATRIBUS HONOR FIDELITAS BENEVOLENTIA .2 (Stamp) CHAS R MARTIN The rest is faded -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Watch Case, early to mid 20th century
... Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This watch case would have been used to hold a man's fob watch. It may have been used in times of war or by a person engaged in heavy physical activity. This watch case had no known provenance and is retained for display purposes Men's Accessories Warrnambool History This is a leather watch case, semi-circular in shape. It has stitching around the edges and a metal clasp with a leather flap at the back for attaching the case to a hook ...This watch case would have been used to hold a man's fob watch. It may have been used in times of war or by a person engaged in heavy physical activity.This watch case had no known provenance and is retained for display purposesThis is a leather watch case, semi-circular in shape. It has stitching around the edges and a metal clasp with a leather flap at the back for attaching the case to a hook or a belt.men's accessories, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Pendant, Late 19th century
... Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road The original owner of this pendant is unknown but its quality suggests that it belonged to a member of an affluent family .It was never inscribed. It was probably a gift to a lady on a special occasion This is a vintage item kept for its attractive quality. Vintage Accessory. Warrnambool History This is a silver pendant with fret work and scroll work surrounding a small silver piece in the centre on which to etch an inscription. There is a circular hook ...The original owner of this pendant is unknown but its quality suggests that it belonged to a member of an affluent family .It was never inscribed. It was probably a gift to a lady on a special occasionThis is a vintage item kept for its attractive quality.This is a silver pendant with fret work and scroll work surrounding a small silver piece in the centre on which to etch an inscription. There is a circular hook at the top on which to attach a chain. On the back are indecipherable hallmarks.vintage accessory., warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Coat Hanger, Cramond & Dickson, Early 20th century
... Streets. This coat hanger is of great interest as a memento of the business of Cramond and Dickson, one of the most important businesses in Warrnambool’s history. Cramond and Dickson, Warrnambool History of Warrnambool ‘Cramond & Dickson Tailors & Outfitters Warrnambool Made in Germany’. This is a wooden coat hanger with a metal hook ...This is a coat hanger made in Germany for the Warrnambool firm of Cramond and Dickson. John Cramond and James Dickson opened a general store in Warrnambool in 1856, selling men’s and women’s clothing, drapery and manchester and it had its own tailoring and millinery business. This store became a prominent one in Warrnambool for over 100 years, closing in 1973. The business operated for most of this time at the corner of Timor and Liebig Streets. This coat hanger is of great interest as a memento of the business of Cramond and Dickson, one of the most important businesses in Warrnambool’s history.This is a wooden coat hanger with a metal hook inserted in the centre of the hanger. The wood has been smoothed and stained to a light brown colour. The wood is curved and the ends are slightly tapered. The hook has a round stud at the bottom to prevent the hook from coming out of the hole. The hook is somewhat rusted. The printing on the hanger is in black.‘Cramond & Dickson Tailors & Outfitters Warrnambool Made in Germany’.cramond and dickson,, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Coat Hanger, W. H Taggart Tailor & Outfitter
... Street at the time near Russell’s and Powell’s. This is near The Caledonian Hotel and in the current RSPCA shop. They had moved to this shop around 1884. A notice in the local paper in 1922 states that he was re- opening his business in the same premises. Provides a link to one of Warrnambool’s 19th Century businesses. w j taggart coathangers warrnambool W J Taggart Tailor and Outfitter Warrnambool W H Taggart Tailor and outfitter Warrnambool. Both made in America Wooden hangers with rounded corners and metal hooks ...W J Taggart was a tailor who operated from Fairy Street at the time near Russell’s and Powell’s. This is near The Caledonian Hotel and in the current RSPCA shop. They had moved to this shop around 1884. A notice in the local paper in 1922 states that he was re- opening his business in the same premises.Provides a link to one of Warrnambool’s 19th Century businesses.Wooden hangers with rounded corners and metal hooks. Printed names engraved and painted in black with business name.W J Taggart Tailor and Outfitter Warrnambool W H Taggart Tailor and outfitter Warrnambool. Both made in America w j taggart, coathangers, warrnambool -
Federation University Historical CollectionArticle - Invitation packages, Hook, line and sinker, 2005
... hook. The second contains a small quantity of fishing line, the third houses a sinker. LINE: "we are dropping you a line." Recipients were asked to save the date, Tuesday 29 November, 2005, for the Graphic Design / Multimedia graduate show. Barcode on reverse. SINKER: "it's all about depth" Recipients invited to the University of Ballarat, Graphic Design / Multimedia "End of Year Event" at the Melbourne Aquarium on Tuesday 29 November at 7.00pm, and asked to bring the three pieces of tackle they had received. Barcode on reverse. University of Ballarat Federation University Graphic Design Multimedia Camp Street ...The small packs, laser printed black on white paper, were wrapped and stapled to a cellophane bag and blue polycarbonate. The first pack (not in collection) contained a fishing hook. The second contains a small quantity of fishing line, the third houses a sinker. LINE: "we are dropping you a line." Recipients were asked to save the date, Tuesday 29 November, 2005, for the Graphic Design / Multimedia graduate show. Barcode on reverse. SINKER: "it's all about depth" Recipients invited to the University of Ballarat, Graphic Design / Multimedia "End of Year Event" at the Melbourne Aquarium on Tuesday 29 November at 7.00pm, and asked to bring the three pieces of tackle they had received. Barcode on reverse.Two of three teaser packs created as Save the Date by University of Ballarat, Bachelor of Visual Arts (Graphic Design / Multimedia) third year, graduating students, 2005.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, multimedia, camp street campus, new north, arts academy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Invitation package, Line, 2005
... hook. The second contains a small quantity of fishing line, the third houses a sinker. LINE: "we are dropping you a line." Recipients were asked to save the date, Tuesday 29 November, 2005, for the Graphic Design / Multimedia graduate show. Barcode on reverse. SINKER: "it's all about depth" Recipients invited to the University of Ballarat, Graphic Design / Multimedia "End of Year Event" at the Melbourne Aquarium on Tuesday 29 November at 7.00pm, and asked to bring the three pieces of tackle they had received. Barcode on reverse. University of Ballarat Federation University Graphic Design Multimedia Camp Street ...The small packs, laser printed black on white paper, were wrapped and stapled to a cellophane bag and blue polycarbonate. The first pack (not in collection) contained a fishing hook. The second contains a small quantity of fishing line, the third houses a sinker. LINE: "we are dropping you a line." Recipients were asked to save the date, Tuesday 29 November, 2005, for the Graphic Design / Multimedia graduate show. Barcode on reverse. SINKER: "it's all about depth" Recipients invited to the University of Ballarat, Graphic Design / Multimedia "End of Year Event" at the Melbourne Aquarium on Tuesday 29 November at 7.00pm, and asked to bring the three pieces of tackle they had received. Barcode on reverse.Second of three teaser packs, including piece of fishing line, 2005. Created as Save the Date by University of Ballarat, Bachelor of Visual Arts (Graphic Design / Multimedia) third year, graduating students, 2005.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, multimedia, camp street campus, new north, arts academy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Invitation package, Sinker, 2005
... hook. The second contains a small quantity of fishing line, the third houses a sinker. LINE: "we are dropping you a line." Recipients were asked to save the date, Tuesday 29 November, 2005, for the Graphic Design / Multimedia graduate show. Barcode on reverse. SINKER: "it's all about depth" Recipients invited to the University of Ballarat, Graphic Design / Multimedia "End of Year Event" at the Melbourne Aquarium on Tuesday 29 November at 7.00pm, and asked to bring the three pieces of tackle they had received. Barcode on reverse. University of Ballarat Federation University Graphic Design Multimedia Camp Street ...The small packs, laser printed black on white paper, were wrapped and stapled to a cellophane bag and blue polycarbonate. The first pack (not in collection) contained a fishing hook. The second contains a small quantity of fishing line, the third houses a sinker. LINE: "we are dropping you a line." Recipients were asked to save the date, Tuesday 29 November, 2005, for the Graphic Design / Multimedia graduate show. Barcode on reverse. SINKER: "it's all about depth" Recipients invited to the University of Ballarat, Graphic Design / Multimedia "End of Year Event" at the Melbourne Aquarium on Tuesday 29 November at 7.00pm, and asked to bring the three pieces of tackle they had received. Barcode on reverse.Third of three teaser packs, including a fishing sinker, 2005. Created as Save the Date by University of Ballarat, Bachelor of Visual Arts (Graphic Design / Multimedia) third year, graduating students, 2005.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, multimedia, camp street campus, new north, arts academy -
Orbost & District Historical Societyscales, 19th century
... Street Orbost gippsland This is a MANCUR spring balance. They were used for rough weighing on farms, in kitchens, on hunting trips for animals or hides. Large numbers of Mancur scales were made in America and Europe during the latter half of the nineteenth century, and they were generally used by farmers. This item is an example of an early type of hanging scale. scale-mancur measurement weight hanging-scales A set of small round hanging scales with a hanging hook ...This is a MANCUR spring balance. They were used for rough weighing on farms, in kitchens, on hunting trips for animals or hides. Large numbers of Mancur scales were made in America and Europe during the latter half of the nineteenth century, and they were generally used by farmers.This item is an example of an early type of hanging scale.A set of small round hanging scales with a hanging hook. It has two suspension rings and two load hooks. It has a brass crescent shaped plate in the centre calibrated in lbs, a needle as pointer which is hinged to the C spring. It has double sided measurements with graduations in pounds. scale-mancur measurement weight hanging-scales -
Orbost & District Historical Societyhook
... Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland wall-hook ECV inside a hexagon ; WD 2414 A.J. ...An aluminium wall hook with two screwing holes - one each side.ECV inside a hexagon ; WD 2414 A.J. P/Lwall-hook -
Orbost & District Historical Societyhook
... Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland hook A metal hook with a wooden handle which is painted green. ...A metal hook with a wooden handle which is painted green. At the top is a metal ring for hanging.hook -
Orbost & District Historical Societyglue pot, early 20th century
... Street Orbost gippsland This glue pot would have been used in woodwork projects. The glue used was probably an animal based glue. This item is an example of an accessory used by a trades person before the widespread availability of the modern liquid adhesives glue-pot trades carpentry cast-iron container A cast iron glue pot consisting of two separate pots - the larger of the two is designed to hold water and be hung over a fire. The smaller pot is placed inside so the glue can melt. each pot has a metal hanging / lifting hook ...This glue pot would have been used in woodwork projects. The glue used was probably an animal based glue.This item is an example of an accessory used by a trades person before the widespread availability of the modern liquid adhesivesA cast iron glue pot consisting of two separate pots - the larger of the two is designed to hold water and be hung over a fire. The smaller pot is placed inside so the glue can melt. each pot has a metal hanging / lifting hook / bail handle.glue-pot trades carpentry cast-iron container -
Orbost & District Historical Societychild's boots and hook, late 19th -early 20th century
... Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland These were probably worn by a young girl as most girls wore side-button boots while the boys wore front-laced ones. The buttonhook was used to facilitate the closing of shoes, gloves or other apparel that uses buttons as fasteners. To use, the hook ...These were probably worn by a young girl as most girls wore side-button boots while the boys wore front-laced ones. The buttonhook was used to facilitate the closing of shoes, gloves or other apparel that uses buttons as fasteners. To use, the hook end is inserted through the buttonhole to capture the button by the shank and draw it through the opening.This item reflects the footwear fashion worn by children in the late 19th to early 20th century.Two small black leather boots. They are side buttoning boots with seven buttons (left boot is missing two). The button hook is metal.On sole : size 6footwear shoes boots -
Orbost & District Historical Societyscythe handle, Early 20th century
... Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Scythes were used with a long sweeping movement which made them much less tiring for labourers to use than reaping hooks or sickles though they still involved great physical labour and considerable skill to perfect. ...Scythes were used with a long sweeping movement which made them much less tiring for labourers to use than reaping hooks or sickles though they still involved great physical labour and considerable skill to perfect. Both hands were in use and the operator did not have to bend his back to reach down to the crop. Scythes were not used as often on farms after the mechanisation of harvesting. They were still used for cutting awkward shaped small plots and for opening a path for the tractors. This item is an example of a tool used by the early settlers of the Orbost district. A curved wooden scythe handle with two nailed grips attached with metal rings. There is no blade. There is a metal hook at the bottom.scythe agricultural tool farming
