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Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mr. Dave Morgan's sheds built from Apple Boxes & Kerosene Tins in Dadswell's Bridge
... Dave Morgan's sheds built from Apple Boxes & Kerosene Tins in Dadswell's Bridge...Series of eight coloured photos featuring sheds made with Apple Packing Boxes and Kerosene Tins at Dave Morgan's place Dadswells Bridge....Series of 8 colour photos of sheds constructed of apple packing boxes and kerosene tins....Series of 8 colour photos of sheds constructed of apple packing boxes and kerosene tins. Mr. Dave Morgan's sheds built from Apple Boxes & Kerosene Tins in Dadswell's Bridge Photograph ...Series of eight coloured photos featuring sheds made with Apple Packing Boxes and Kerosene Tins at Dave Morgan's place Dadswells Bridge.Series of 8 colour photos of sheds constructed of apple packing boxes and kerosene tins. -
Bendigo Military MuseumContainer - KEROSENE TINS, pre 1990
... KEROSENE TINS....1) - .4) Kerosene tins, metals, open at one end....The old kitchen was removed in the Renovations to SMI in 2016 - 2018 as it was not part of the original building. brsl smirsl rum coffee .1) - .4) Kerosene tins, metals, open at one end. Container KEROSENE TINS ...These four tins were used to make the ANZAC Day rum and coffee at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Hall to be served after the Dawn Service. (Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch) It was brewed on the electric stoves in the old kitchen on the side of the building. It was made from Chicory Essence coffee, milk and a small amount of water, a bottle of Rum was added to each when near ready. These were used for many, many years up until about 2006 when new containers were used. The old kitchen was removed in the Renovations to SMI in 2016 - 2018 as it was not part of the original building..1) - .4) Kerosene tins, metals, open at one end.brsl, smirsl, rum, coffee -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Kerosene Tin House built by James Doyle of Stawell West
... Kerosene Tin House built by James Doyle of Stawell West....Kerosene Tin four roomed House build by James Doyle of Stawell West for Four Pence. ...Sepia photograph of a small two peaked home built of kerosene tins. A lean-to at with a large wood pile on the side of the building. ...A House of Kerosene Tins. A four roomed House for Four Pence. ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Kerosene Tin four roomed House build by James Doyle of Stawell West for Four Pence. ...Kerosene Tin four roomed House build by James Doyle of Stawell West for Four Pence. Situated by the Botanic Reserve, now Grampians Caravan Park. Sepia photograph of a small two peaked home built of kerosene tins. A lean-to at with a large wood pile on the side of the building. A bush post and wire fence around the yard. Printed inscription on the base of photograph. Two enlarged black and white photographs taken from an original photo. A House of Kerosene Tins. A four roomed House for Four Pence. The house is (with exception of a few pieces of galvanised iron) entirely built of Kerosene Tins. The dimensions are 20 feet by 20 feet, walks 7 feet high. There are four rooms with a verandah 6 feet high. It was built by Mr. James Doyle of Stawell West and is erected near the Botanica Reserve. The Kerosene Tins, gathered everywhere, were used in its construction. The frame work of the house is composed of saplings, which were cut in the bush by Mr. Doyle and carried on his shoulder. The nails were picked up at the rubbish heaps. The whole construction cost only 4 pence, and this only in consequence of the builder not being able to find 1 inch nails of which he needed a few. Needless to say that in warm weather the temperature in this house becomes a bit sultry. stawell buildings -
Mont De LanceyTin
... tins...kerosene containers...2 x green metal cut-down kerosene tins, with handle. One tin has a lid....Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Used to transport berries to Wandin Railway Station in early 1900's. tins kerosene containers 2 x green metal cut-down kerosene tins, with handle. ...Used to transport berries to Wandin Railway Station in early 1900's.2 x green metal cut-down kerosene tins, with handle. One tin has a lid.tins, kerosene containers -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAudio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Evelyn Jensen, 13th April 2000
... ...kerosene tins...Miss Jensen and her family lived a very long way from the main town and often had to carry kerosene tins full of water half a mile to their house. ...Miss Jensen and her family lived a very long way from the main town and often had to carry kerosene tins full of water half a mile to their house. ...Miss Evelyn Jensen was born in 1908 near Mytleford Road in Beechworth. Miss Jensen was a twin but she also had twelve brothers and sisters. Miss Jensen went to school when she was nine years old but did not enjoy it. Her father was a nozzleman and had a role in finding and collecting gold. More specifically, a nozzleman operated a steel barrel with an interchangeable brass nozzle that sprayed high pressure water onto rock and similar surfaces. This broke down the surface for gold to be found. Unfortunately, when he began most of the gold was already gone. Miss Jensen's mother died when Miss Jensen was sixteen. As a result, Miss Jensen had to take care of the children and run the house. This included looking after a few months old baby. Her father was away at work most days so all of the responsibility fell on her. Her grandmother was present but she was too old to help Miss Jensen. Miss Jensen and her family lived a very long way from the main town and often had to carry kerosene tins full of water half a mile to their house. This was because they have no access to water at their home. This lack of water also meant they had to either bathe in the creek or carry the water back home for a bath. On wash day, they washed their clothes in the creek too. Miss Jensen never married but continued to provide for her family. She spent her days gardening and cooking. They did not have much money so gardening was a way that they provided food for themselves. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Miss Jensen's oral history is significant because it demonstrates the struggles of living remotely during this early part of the twentieth century. When Miss Jensen's mother died, she had to take on a lot of responsibility and did not have much support. This history sheds light on these struggles of being a young caregiver but it also gives details on how large families lived in isolated places. An example of this is the way that Miss Jensen often had to do the washing in the creek because that was the only place there was running water. In addition, Miss Jensen's story is significant because her father was a nozzleman. It indicates one of the processes was used to find gold. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each sideEvelyn Jensen /mytleford road, beechworth, three mile creek, three mile beechworth, twin, nozzleman, goldrush, gold rush, work, mother, young mother, children, siblings, baby, grandmother, father, isolation, bush, water, watertanks, kerosene tins, wash day, bath day, creek, gardening, provide, poor, money, oral history, twentieth century, recording, story -
Kew Historical Society IncFurniture - Toolbox constructed from recycled materials
... Toolbox, made by Salvation Army Brigadier Warren Trestrail (1895-1971), during the Great Depression from recycled kerosene tins and packing boxes. It proved to be a useful piece of furniture as the family moved around Australia during various postings within the Australian States and Territories. ...Depression-era toolbox constructed from recycled kerosene tins and parts of wooden packing boxes. ...The five tin drawers are made of sections of kerosene tins with handles soldered to the centre of each new drawer. ...Toolbox, made by Salvation Army Brigadier Warren Trestrail (1895-1971), during the Great Depression from recycled kerosene tins and packing boxes. It proved to be a useful piece of furniture as the family moved around Australia during various postings within the Australian States and Territories. In World War II, Warren Trestrail embarked with the first convoy of soldiers from Australia to the Middle East and served as Salvation Army welfare officer through the Libyan campaign, at Tobruk, and in Greece. In 1942, it was announced that Salvation Army war services at Darwin would be placed under his direction. He had previously been in charge of South Australian war activities. The item was donated to the Society in 2001 by Sadie Trestrail, who had been a teacher at Kew East Primary School for many years. It is a fine example of vernacular furniture made of recycled materials .Depression-era toolbox constructed from recycled kerosene tins and parts of wooden packing boxes. The five tin drawers are made of sections of kerosene tins with handles soldered to the centre of each new drawer. A number of drawers have separators constructed of tin or aluminium. The wooden planks encasing the the drawers are covered with a degraded shellac coating. An analysis of the interior indicates that the brand names of the original parts are largely extant. furniture - recycled - depession era - 1930s, great depression - 1930s - australia, warren trestrail, salvation army, vernacular furniture -
Jewish Museum of AustraliaChanukiah, 1940
... This Chanukiah was cut from a kerosene tin using nail scissors and mounted on a wood block base. ...This Chanukiah was cut from a kerosene tin using nail scissors and mounted on a wood block base. ...Georg Chodziesner made this chanukiah in Hay Camp in 1940. It was made to celebrate the Jewish festival of Chanukah. Georg was born in 1900 in Berlin to a prominent Jewish advocate Justizrat, Ludwig and wife Elise. Fearing arrest at the outbreak of war, Georg fled Germany to the United Kingdom. His wife, Dorothea, and son, Wolfgang Benno, emigrated to Chile. Like many German Jewish men, Georg found himself on board the HMT Dunera, bound for interment at Tatura. On release, Georg joined the Australian Army 8th Employment Company in which he served for the remainder of the war. Georg sought permission for his son to join him in Australia, and the pair were reunited in Melbourne in May 1945. Dorothea had passed away from illness in 1943. After settling in Australia, Georg worked as a Patent Attorney and remained working at the same firm until his death in 1981.This Chanukiah was cut from a kerosene tin using nail scissors and mounted on a wood block base. Medium: Wood, tin and ink The Chanukiah is embossed with a Magen David, the Star of David, and the wooden base has a poker work inscription: "Hay 5701 / 1940".dunera, wwii, internment, jewish history & people -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyCan - Pennant Kerosene, The Shell Company of Australia Ltd, Probably 1948-1955 (when logo changed)
... Pennant kerosene tin with large tapering top and screw on pouring spout. ...Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street Anglesea great-ocean-road household kerosene pennant the shell company of australia PENNANT KEROSENE / FOR LIGHTING, COOKING & HEATING Black band: HOUSEHOLD KEROSENE A SHELL PRODUCT (Shell logo) / THE SHELL COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA LTD. Pennant kerosene tin with large tapering top and screw on pouring spout. ...Pennant kerosene tin with large tapering top and screw on pouring spout. Cylindrical part of can painted red with yellow Pennant flag on pole.PENNANT KEROSENE / FOR LIGHTING, COOKING & HEATING Black band: HOUSEHOLD KEROSENE A SHELL PRODUCT (Shell logo) / THE SHELL COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA LTD.household kerosene, pennant, the shell company of australia -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumSuitcase, 1940's
... It was made using kerosene tins....It was made using kerosene tins. tatura internee camps suitcase ww2 camps personal effects travel goods Metal handmade suitcase, with handmade metal handle Suitcase ...Made & used at one of the wartime camps. It was made using kerosene tins.Metal handmade suitcase, with handmade metal handletatura, internee camps, suitcase, ww2 camps, personal, effects, travel, goods -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of MelbourneEducation kit - Wood Samples from the VSF museum
... Kerosene tins cut in half containing various wood samples from the VSF Museum and Wood Technology lab in the 1950s and 1960s. ...These samples were a core part of the VSF museum, where students learnt about woods by interacting with them in the collection. Kerosene tins cut in half containing various wood samples from the VSF Museum and Wood Technology lab in the 1950s and 1960s. ...These samples were a core part of the VSF museum, where students learnt about woods by interacting with them in the collection.Kerosene tins cut in half containing various wood samples from the VSF Museum and Wood Technology lab in the 1950s and 1960s. Many specimens are from the Wardle collection. -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - B/W, C 1933
... The boat was constructed using kerosene tins or honey tins....The boat was constructed using kerosene tins or honey tins. STRUCTURES Bridges Photo shows five adults, four standing and one squatting, on a foot bridge. ...The photo shows the Wannon River in flood. Augustus (Gus) Knight built the footbridge. The boat was constructed using kerosene tins or honey tins.Photo shows five adults, four standing and one squatting, on a foot bridge. There are four children in front of them in a boat.structures, bridges -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Photograph, Black & White, St Matthew's Church of England Cricket Team c 1940, c1940
... Front ; Church of England Cricket Team 1940 Back ; Written - Ladies / Hilda Biehl, Bertha Schneeberber, Mrs Wootton, / We made afternoon tea from / a kerosene tin for 30 players / each Saturday they played at home !!....; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards, Front ; Church of England Cricket Team 1940 Back ; Written - Ladies / Hilda Biehl, Bertha Schneeberber, Mrs Wootton, / We made afternoon tea from / a kerosene tin for 30 players / each Saturday they played at home !! ...The Cheltenham parish was created in 1865 by excising a portion of the parish of St Andrews Brighton. A small brick church was completed in 1867 to serve a rural community stretching from Brighton South (Moorabbin) to Mordialloc. 1867 St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Black & White photograph of the St Matthews Church of England Cricket team Cheltenham c 1940Front ; Church of England Cricket Team 1940 Back ; Written - Ladies / Hilda Biehl, Bertha Schneeberber, Mrs Wootton, / We made afternoon tea from / a kerosene tin for 30 players / each Saturday they played at home !!smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards, -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Kiora House 1945
... Black and white photograph of Mr R A Andy Beveridge of KiaOra Guesthouse wearing thigh high waders, holding a box under one arm, a kerosene tin bucket in other hand. Lakes Entrance Victoria...The original name appears to be Kiora House then later changed to KiaOra House Genealogy Guesthouses Black and white photograph of Mr R A Andy Beveridge of KiaOra Guesthouse wearing thigh high waders, holding a box under one arm, a kerosene tin bucket in other hand. Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph Kiora House 1945 ...The original name appears to be Kiora House then later changed to KiaOra HouseBlack and white photograph of Mr R A Andy Beveridge of KiaOra Guesthouse wearing thigh high waders, holding a box under one arm, a kerosene tin bucket in other hand. Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, guesthouses -
Kew Historical Society IncFunctional object - Bird cage, 1930s
... The cage, and another similar cage, is constructed of found or recycled materials including what appear to be kerosene tins...The cage, and another similar cage, is constructed of found or recycled materials including what appear to be kerosene tins bird cages Depression-era handmade birdcage, constructed out of painted tin and chicken wire. ...One of a collection of Depression-era items donated by Mrs Elizabeth Angel. The cage, and another similar cage, is constructed of found or recycled materials including what appear to be kerosene tinsDepression-era handmade birdcage, constructed out of painted tin and chicken wire. The cage has an overhanging piece of iron at the front for protection from the weather. It is open on three sides. bird cages -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House MuseumKerosene Can
... It was filled from a larger Kerosene tin, and was used to fuel Kerosene lamps....It was filled from a larger Kerosene tin, and was used to fuel Kerosene lamps. ...This Kerosene can was used by Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden on the edge of the township of Donald for over 70 years. It was filled from a larger Kerosene tin, and was used to fuel Kerosene lamps.Cylindrical galvanised Kerosene can with oval shaped handle with a cap over the opening, chained to a smaller handle fixed to the body.kerosene can, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald, kerosene lamps, -
Numurkah & District Historical SocietyOil / Kerosene Lamp
... Silver-coated tin kerosene burning lampHas small round base with cut-outs, extending to a heavily decorated rounded bowl ...Numurkah & District Historical Society Old Bank Building cnr Melville and Knox Street (118-120 Melville St) Numurkah the-murray lamp, kerosene, table Silver-coated tin kerosene burning lampHas small round base with cut-outs, extending to a heavily decorated rounded bowl Oil / Kerosene Lamp ...Silver-coated tin kerosene burning lampHas small round base with cut-outs, extending to a heavily decorated rounded bowl lamp, kerosene, table -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Program, St Kilda Beach Carnival 1926, 1926
... Events included novelty races and contests including pillow-fighting, a paddling race where contestants had to balance on kerosene tins, a cigarette race where competitors raced with lighted cigarettes, and many other contests at the beach. ...Events included novelty races and contests including pillow-fighting, a paddling race where contestants had to balance on kerosene tins, a cigarette race where competitors raced with lighted cigarettes, and many other contests at the beach. ...Program of a 5-day festival held 27/2/1926 - 6/3/1926 to raise funds for the Bush Fire Relief Fund, Soldiers' Memorial Hall, St Vincent's Hospital and the Catani Memorial (St Kilda cenotaph). The carnival began with a procession from what is now St Kilda Junction, down Fitzroy Street to Luna Park and the Lower Esplanade. Events included novelty races and contests including pillow-fighting, a paddling race where contestants had to balance on kerosene tins, a cigarette race where competitors raced with lighted cigarettes, and many other contests at the beach. There were also swimming events, boat races, lifesaving demonstrations, displays, music and dancing. The program contains extensive advertising from local businesses.Booklet made of 5 sheets of white paper, discoloured with age, folded, stapled and printed in blue and blackst kilda carnivals, wwi fund-raising, st kilda memorial hall, st kilda cenotaph, st kilda beach -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, Arbuckle, Waddell & Fawckner, The Pickwick Portfolio, Vol.1 No.2, 1912
... King); The autobiography of Richard Pitt Cobden Slugger / Sam Weller (Mr P Vines); A new natural history; A kerosene tin / Wardle (Mr Veitch); Peter, or butt me no butts / Henrietta Boffin (Mrs J.A. ...King); The autobiography of Richard Pitt Cobden Slugger / Sam Weller (Mr P Vines); A new natural history; A kerosene tin / Wardle (Mr Veitch); Peter, or butt me no butts / Henrietta Boffin (Mrs J.A. ...Pickwick Clubs were established around the world in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, inspired by the first novel of Charles Dickens. A Kew branch was formed in 1897 and lasted until c.1912. Its membership was drawn from a number of notable Kew families. The club published two booklets, the first in 1904 and the second in 1912. In addition to holding meetings, club members performed in productions of Shakespearian plays in the Recreation Hall in Wellington Street Kew. Members of the club adopted pseudonyms based on characters in Dickens' novels.Literary publication of of artistic (literary) significance recording the social and cultural activities of a group of residents of Kew and its environs that operated from 1897 to c.1912. Another copy is held by the State Library of New South WalesContents of The Pickwick Portfolio, Vol.1, No.2 - Frontispiece / Mark Tapley (Alice Bale); Editorial; To Pickwick / John Jarndyce (Mr G. Bell); A sonnet / BarkisThe Pickwick Portfolio being the magazine of The Pickwick Club, Kew, Vol.1, No.2 January 1, 1912 (Mr McCowan); Nikko / Barnaby Rudge (Mr H. Gaze); The lady or the tiger? / Nathaniel Winkle (Mr J.A. Richardson); Why? / Alfred Jingle (Mr H.M. King); The autobiography of Richard Pitt Cobden Slugger / Sam Weller (Mr P Vines); A new natural history; A kerosene tin / Wardle (Mr Veitch); Peter, or butt me no butts / Henrietta Boffin (Mrs J.A. Richardson); Laughter: can it be cured? / Cap'n Cuttle (Mr E. Vines)fictionthe pickwick club - kew, literary clubs, pickwick clubs, charles dickens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Domestic Object - SMALL KEROSENE LAMP
... Small red tin plate kerosene childs night light commonly called Pixie lamps, base filled with gravel or sand to prevent tipping over, small milk white glass chimney, brass burner complete with wick....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields LIGHTING Kerosine & oil kerosene Wick winder reads GWB British made Small red tin plate kerosene childs night light commonly called Pixie lamps, base filled with gravel or sand to prevent tipping over, small milk white glass chimney, brass burner complete with wick. ...Small red tin plate kerosene childs night light commonly called Pixie lamps, base filled with gravel or sand to prevent tipping over, small milk white glass chimney, brass burner complete with wick.Wick winder reads GWB British madelighting, kerosine & oil, kerosene -
Mont De LanceyTool - Kerosene Tin Cutter, Chapman and Co, Unknown
... Kerosene Tin Cutter...A large triangular shaped metal blade tin cutter for manually opening kerosene and petrol tin lids which were often recycled for use on farms in the 19th and early 20th century. ...It was Australian made. Tool Kerosene Tin Cutter Chapman and Co. ...Used in the late 19th or early 20th century.A large triangular shaped metal blade tin cutter for manually opening kerosene and petrol tin lids which were often recycled for use on farms in the 19th and early 20th century. It has a rectangular shaped tubular steel handle attached to the top side by two rivets. On one of the triangular points of the blade is the manufacturer's brand ' Chapman and Co, Enfield S.A'. It was Australian made.'Chapman and Co, Enfield S..A'. tin openers, tools, tin cutter, farming equipment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageDomestic object - Chest of Drawers, British Imperial Oil Company Ltd, 1905-1927
... tin...recycled box...kerosene...It was made from recycled timber kerosene boxes and metal tins. The case was made in South Australia between 1905 and 1927 by the British Imperial Oil Company Ltd, which was the first business to import bulk petroleum products into Australia. ...kerosene cans that were cut in half from top to bottom, some with the round opening closed over. Inscriptions from the original box and cams are stencilled on the top and base of the frame and impressed or painted on the metal cans. The frame has provision for a further drawer. The wooden case and metal tins..."OIL ENGINE KEROSENE" "CASE ANDTINS AUSTRALIAN MADE" On tin; "POWIRIN" "BIOCO LTD" Logo [cross} with inscription on horizontal bar "CROSS" Impressed in timber drawer dividers (indecipherable text) Side of drawer, painted in orange on black; "TY -, REG U S - TIDE - "...It was made from recycled timber kerosene boxes and metal tins. The case was made in South Australia between 1905 and 1927 by the British Imperial Oil Company Ltd, which was the first business to import bulk petroleum products into Australia. ...This early 20th-century chest of drawers is unique. It was made from recycled timber kerosene boxes and metal tins. The case was made in South Australia between 1905 and 1927 by the British Imperial Oil Company Ltd, which was the first business to import bulk petroleum products into Australia. Before this, ships carried crates of kerosene as cargo. Items salvaged from the 1880 wreck of the vessel Eric the Red included kerosene boxes. Kerosene replaced plant and animal-based fuel, such as whale oil, for lighting in homes and for the lamps in lighthouses and on marine vessels. It was also used for cooking and heating and as engine fuel. The last kerosene-fueled lighthouse lamp was transferred to solar power in 1985. The chest of drawers is one-of-a-kind. The original uses for the components of the chest of drawers, the wooden box and metal tins were for containing and transporting kerosene. Kerosene was used from the late 19th century for fuel in lamps, heating, and cooling. Previously whale oil was used for the lamps in lighthouses. The company providing the kerosene was the first to import it into Australia in bulk quantities. The set of drawers is one of the many ways that inventive Australians were able to repurpose materials.Chest of drawers; wooden frame and rails, metal drawers with vertical metal handles. The frame has been constructed from the wooden panels of a vintage oil and kerosene box. The three drawers have been created from empty kerosene cans that were cut in half from top to bottom, some with the round opening closed over. Inscriptions from the original box and cams are stencilled on the top and base of the frame and impressed or painted on the metal cans. The frame has provision for a further drawer. The wooden case and metal tins were made in Australia.Top and base of frame; "THE BRITISH IMPERIAL OIL CO. LTD." "OIL ENGINE KEROSENE" "CASE ANDTINS AUSTRALIAN MADE" On tin; "POWIRIN" "BIOCO LTD" Logo [cross} with inscription on horizontal bar "CROSS" Impressed in timber drawer dividers (indecipherable text) Side of drawer, painted in orange on black; "TY -, REG U S - TIDE - "flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, antique, domestic equipment, chest of drawers, tool box, furniture, storage, recycled tin, recycled box, kerosene, fossil fuel, lighthouse lamp fuel, british imperial oil company ltd. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyCan Fuel Measuring, circa 1950
... kerosene iron (see KVHS 0347A). On one side of the half enclosed top of the can there is a small spout(for poring the appropriate liquid into the egg shaped fount container) at the rear end of the hand iron. The can is made from tin...kerosene iron (see KVHS 0347A). On one side of the half enclosed top of the can there is a small spout(for poring the appropriate liquid into the egg shaped fount container) at the rear end of the hand iron. The can is made from tin ...The 1950's saw a revolution in small appliances for use in the average household. The hand held self heating(kerosene) iron for which this filling can was provided ,was introduced as a time saving and more convenient iron for pressing clothes and other cloth fabrics. It replaced irons needing an external fire source to heat the ironing plate. These irons continued to be in service, even when electricity was available in cities and larger rural towns. This item was used before and during the electricity supplies available from the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. These irons remained in use within regional rural areas that had limited or unreliable electrical reticulation and the ability to service them from this filling can was an essential part.n the 1950s and later the Kiewa Valley was still a relatively isolated region which was home to rural properties and small settlements. The availability of electricity and or the financial means to afford new types of electric hand irons ensured that older and sometimes less efficient ironing appliances remained for an extended period covering the 1960s to 1970s. Kerosene products, such as the kerosene self heating (KVHS 0347A) iron and this kerosene filling item, was a cheaper method for farm based domestic and other rural activities requiring a heat source. The use of kerosene as a heat/light source was able to be supplied in bulk and able to be used when floods severed vital roads into this region. The supply of electricity was in summer time subject to interruption from bush fire damaged wooden poles carrying the electrical cables. Self sufficiency by rural populations was the backbone of survival and the ability to store energy sources "on the farm" was a prerequisite of isolated regions, such as the Kiewa Valley, circa 1950s.This specially spout fitted can was provided with the Coleman self heating kerosene iron (see KVHS 0347A). On one side of the half enclosed top of the can there is a small spout(for poring the appropriate liquid into the egg shaped fount container) at the rear end of the hand iron. The can is made from tin. See KVHS 0347B- Instruction sheet; KVHS 0347C- Wrench.On one side of the can in black print on yellow background is "FUEL MEASURING CAN" underneath is "For Coleman Instant-Lite Iron" underneath are four numbered paragraphs detailing the use of this can. Below this is the name and places of manufacture. On the other side of the can is printed "BE SURE" with filling and maintenance instructionskerosene can, ironing, domestic appliances, household appliances -
Federation University Historical CollectionEquipment, Kerosene Can
... tin...kerosene...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields The kerosene container was possibly used to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights. metal locomotive railway engine equipment tin kerosene Rusted, grey metal kerosene container with looped handle attached to the sides. ...The kerosene container was possibly used to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights.Rusted, grey metal kerosene container with looped handle attached to the sides. A cork under the cap which has a metal chain attached to it, to secure the cap onto the container. Possibly used to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights.metal, locomotive, railway, engine equipment, tin, kerosene -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchKerosene Trench Lamp
... It is made of tin and brass with an adjustable light fitting. It has a reflective, adjustable mirror. Kerosene Trench Lamp ...This lamp was used in the trenches in WW1. It was a private issue, not government. It is made of tin and brass with an adjustable light fitting. It has a reflective, adjustable mirror. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Domestic Object - SMALL KEROSENE LAMP
... Small tin plate wall hanging kerosene lamp with Eagle burner & circular reflector, painted dark red, missing chimeny....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields LIGHTING Kerosine & oil kerosene Eagle wick winder reads made in USA P&A MFG Co Small tin plate wall hanging kerosene lamp with Eagle burner & circular reflector, painted dark red, missing chimeny. ...Small tin plate wall hanging kerosene lamp with Eagle burner & circular reflector, painted dark red, missing chimeny.Eagle wick winder reads made in USA P&A MFG Colighting, kerosine & oil, kerosene -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Domestic Object - TIN WALL LAMP KEROSENE
... TIN WALL LAMP KEROSENE...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields LIGHTING Kerosine & oil kerosene Old cat number K83 Kerosene wall lamp with reflector, painted pink, reservoir in base of lamp with commercially made burner. Domestic Object TIN ...Kerosene wall lamp with reflector, painted pink, reservoir in base of lamp with commercially made burner.lighting, kerosine & oil, kerosene, old cat number k83 -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public RoomFunctional object - Funnel for kerosene lights, Funnel
... Tin funnel joined with solder and has been repaired. Rounded edge with hollow inside. Used for filling kerosene lamps for lighting the Athenaeum. ...Possibly purchased with new kerosene lights after the 1900. fire in the roof Tin funnel joined with solder and has been repaired. ...Tin funnel joined with solder and has been repaired. Rounded edge with hollow inside. Used for filling kerosene lamps for lighting the Athenaeum. Bottom of spout damaged and rusty.Found in Librarian's desk. Possibly purchased with new kerosene lights after the 1900. fire in the roof -
Mont De LanceyDomestic object - Tin, State Express, 1. mid 20th century
... tins are highly collectible today, appearing through the 1960s. 2. The Tilley Storm Lantern,company started in the early 19th century, with William Henry Tilley manufacturing gas lamps in the 1830s. By 1919, the company pivoted to kerosene...tins are highly collectible today, appearing through the 1960s. 2. The Tilley Storm Lantern,company started in the early 19th century, with William Henry Tilley manufacturing gas lamps in the 1830s. By 1919, the company pivoted to kerosene ...1. State Express Ready Rubbed, produced by the Ardath Tobacco Company (est. 1895 London), was a popular Virginia tobacco, notably manufactured in Australia during the mid-20th century. The tins were typically small to mid-sized, featuring the "State Express" and "Ardath Fine Cut" branding, with "Ready Rubbed" indicating it was pre-shredded tobacco. Used widely by Australian soldiers in WWII, these compact tins are highly collectible today, appearing through the 1960s. 2. The Tilley Storm Lantern,company started in the early 19th century, with William Henry Tilley manufacturing gas lamps in the 1830s. By 1919, the company pivoted to kerosene (paraffin) pressure lamps, using a pressurized system for lighting, which was improved with incandescent mantles. The company expanded rapidly, securing major contracts to supply lamps to railway companies for track work and inspections. Tilley lamps were extensively used by British armed forces during both World Wars. In WWII, they were essential for field operations, guiding aircraft (RAF), and providing light in blackout conditions. 1. A red rectangular, State Express cigarette tin with a hinged lid. The company logo and other details are printed in gold lettering on the lid as well as Ready Rubbed Virginia Tobacco Ardath Fine Cut. There is an insignia with two crossed heraldic flags and an eagle on top. This information is printed in black lettering on a gold background inside the lid. 2. The tin contains a folded green paper instruction leaflet for the use of a Tilley Storm Lantern made in England with a black plastic branded Tilley Spare Part Dipstick used for measuring the fuel level. There is also a broken thin black ring fitting.1. On the front of the lid: 'State Express Ready Rubbed Absolutely unique in its quality Virginia Tobacco Ardath Fine Cut'. There is an insignia with two crossed heraldic flags and an eagle on top. 2oz. Net Weight. When packed is at the bottom in black print. Inside the lid: 'Every tin of genuine Star Express Ready Rubbed Ardath Fine Cut has the name of Ardath printed on the paper lining' The insignia is also printed. 2. Included is a green folded pamphlet 'Hints on the use of your Tilley Storm Lantern (Regd.)' Information in the leaflet is quite detailed. The dipstick has 'The Tilley Lamp Co. Ltd. Dipstick for Models named on reverse. E.X.100.,P.L.53.,10.,T.L.13., R. T.L.106.,T.L.136.,X246.K.L.80.,LIFE BUOY. USE ONLY GENUINE 'TILLEY' SPARE PARTS'smoking equipment, cigarette containers, tobacco -
Mont De LanceyDomestic object - Kerosene Wall Lantern, early 1900's
... A vintage cream coloured tin wall mounted kerosene lamp for use to light the home in the 1900's. ...Lamps Lighting equipment Argand lamps Kerosene lamps Wall lamps A vintage cream coloured tin wall mounted kerosene lamp for use to light the home in the 1900's. ...Wall-mounted kerosene lanterns revolutionized home lighting in the mid-19th century, following Ignacy Łukasiewicz’s 1853 invention of the modern kerosene lamp. They provided a bright, safe alternative to whale oil, using glass chimneys and metal reflectors (often on wall brackets) to illuminate rooms and railway guard’s vans until rural electrification in the 1940s. A vintage cream coloured tin wall mounted kerosene lamp for use to light the home in the 1900's. It has a shaped back support with a mounted circular reflector attached to a slide in slot. At the front there is a kerosene container with an adjustable turning wick. A glass chimney would have covered the wick to stop the flame from blowing out. There are four metal clips to support the chimney.lamps, lighting equipment, argand lamps, kerosene lamps, wall lamps -
Mont De LanceyDomestic object - Kerosene Wall Lantern, early 1900's
... A vintage tin wall mounted kerosene lamp for use to light the home in the 1900's. ...Lamps Lighting equipment Argand lamps Kerosene lamps Wall lamps A vintage tin wall mounted kerosene lamp for use to light the home in the 1900's. ...Wall-mounted kerosene lanterns revolutionized home lighting in the mid-19th century, following Ignacy Łukasiewicz’s 1853 invention of the modern kerosene lamp. They provided a bright, safe alternative to whale oil, using glass chimneys and metal reflectors (often on wall brackets) to illuminate rooms and railway guard’s vans until rural electrification in the 1940s. A vintage tin wall mounted kerosene lamp for use to light the home in the 1900's. It has a shaped back support without a mounted circular reflector. At the front there is a kerosene container with an adjustable turning wick. A glass chimney would have covered the wick to stop the flame from blowing out. There are four metal clips to support the chimney.lamps, lighting equipment, argand lamps, kerosene lamps, wall lamps
