Melvin Newton Lovell was born in Allegheny, Venango county, Pennsylvania, on 31 August 1844, to Darius T. Lovell (1815-1855) and Susan B. (Conover) Lovell (1827-1883). When Melvin Lovell was a boy, the family removed to Kerrtown, a village located in the vicinity of Titusville, PA. There Melvin served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, and his natural mechanical talent enabled him to become a skilled workman. He followed his trade during the major portion of his term of residence in Kerrtown. In 1861, at seventeen years of age, Melvin Lovell left his home and, without parental authority, and entered the Union army soon after the outbreak of the Civil war. In August 1862, he was enlisted as a private in the 127th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and saw active service until receiving his discharge at the end of May 1863. In 1865 he took up his residence in Erie, where he worked at the carpenter's trade for several years thereafter. In 1869 Melvin Lovell invented and patented several useful articles for household use, and in that year he began the manufacturing of certain of these inventions, in partnership with Franklin Farrar Adams, another inventor. Among the principal products of the original factory were washing machines and step-ladders. In 1881 Lovell individually began manufacturing other of his patents, including spring beds, and from modest inception, his Lovell Manufacturing Company grew to be one of the largest industrial concerns of its kind in the country and was recognized as being the most extensive manufacture of clothes-wringers in the entire world. In connection with his manufacture of domestic items, Lovell established sales agencies for his products in all parts of the country, and these branches were known as the Lovell stores. These goods were sold on the instalment plan and after his business had already been established becoming a substantial concern Lovell invented and patented the famous wringer which bears his name under the “Anchor” brand, and in later years he confined his operations largely to the manufacture of this very superior household invention. Lovell was also one of the organizers and stockholders of the Combination Roll & Rubber Manufacturing Co, of New York, which was formed to manufacture his patents, with headquarters in New York and a factory at Bloomfield, New Jersey.A significant household item used in the process of washing clothes by a man who had started in 1869, as a young carpenter and later he became a successful businessman and manufacturer of household items. Lovell was granted numerous patents for various devices during his career including several patents for adding machines (cash registers). This item is now sought by collectors and is even rarer due to it's combination with a Lovell clothes wringer. Wooden wash trough with 2 troughs & attached a Lovell wringer (or mangle Anchor Brand) Hard to make out as worn off with useflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wash trough, wringer, mangle, laundry, cleaning, washing, housework, domestic, melvin newton lovell, wooden was trough

Memo (1896) from Dennys Lascelles Austin & Co to H Lovell esq, Studbrook, Birregurra12 Dec 1896/ H Lovell Esq/ Studbrook/ Birregurrapastoral industry - history wool brokering, armytage, g, birregurra, studbrook, pastoral industry - history, wool brokering

Describes the broad patterns of development across Banyule in the post-European contact period, 92 p, 30 cmbanyule history, greensborough history, montmorency history, heidelberg history, ivanhoe history

A document copied off the Internet re Australian M113A1s in South Vietnam and their modifications. According to this article, the APC ARN 134253 that we have here was with B Squadron in 3 Troop with a call sign 30 Alpha. This APC is on display in the Museumarmoured personnel carrier, arn 134253

The earthquake at Napier, also known as the Hawke's Bay Earthquake, took place on 03 February 1931 at about 10.45 am. There was no warning before the ground started to heave and roll in waves. It was not possible to stand without support, and the violent motion caused stone and brick buildings to collapse into the streets causing death and injury to hundreds who were going about there daily business. Fires started almost immediately, and with the water mains shattered, the fire fighters were powerless to stop or prevent the spread of the flames. Within twelve hours the greater part of the business area of Napier and its port was totally destroyed. As a result of the pressure which caused the upheaval, the levels of the town and the surrounding district have been altered. The town and the harbour were raised from five to seven feet, and many parts of the inner harbour became dry land. Small booklet of 18 pages with photographic comparisons of New Zealand's Napier region before and after the 1931 earthquake.napier, new zealand, earthquake, lovell-smith, stedman, boston, port ahururu, westshore, clive square, hawke's bay

Over the years, Clarke & Smith retained the method of using a 'tapete' to store audio material, but changed the players to reflect improvements in technology (both audio and housing). This 'toaster' style model used a combination of components made at it's English factory and overseas suppliers. However compact discs were beginning to evolve and organisations, such as RNIB, wanted more versatility over playback machines.Plastic rectangular cream coloured audio player with buttons for navigational controls, power cord and 5 buttons (b/c 1010150)Clarke + Smithaudio equipment, clarke and smith

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A black and white photograph of Grace Hamilton-Smith with a horse in bushland printed onto a postcard, c.1930s Handwritten inscription on reverse: "GHS @ GWAMBEGININE STN. TAROOM. QLD./1931/1932?/GRACE HAMILTON-SMITH (wife)/married/JOHN HAMILTON-SMITH."hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, wodonga, horse, photograph, photography, 1930s, bush, station, queensland

Hard cover book of 145 pages; Apps A-F, Acknowledgements, Bibliography and Index, by Jane Sandilands. The mainly black cover features a photograph of Helen Macpherson Smith as a young woman. The title is printed in pink. non-fictionHelen Macpherson Schutt (née Smith) was a remarkable woman for her time. Born in 1874 to a prosperous Scottish-Australian family, Helen lived comfortably in the financial and social legacy of her family in Melbourne, Victoria. She was also an active supporter of, and donor to, organisations including the Victorian Missions to Seamen (now Mission to Seafarers), the RSPCA, the Royal District Nursing Service, the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind.helen macpherson smith (1874-1951), philanthropy, jane sandilands, benefactor, hmst, helen mcpherson smith trust

"Marjorie Motschall [nee Smith] was born in 1910 at Panton Hill and has lived all her life in the district. She was educated at the local State School and brought up in a great clan of relatives, being a third generation of pioneers in the area. her great grandgather, Sam Smith of Bury, lancashire settled at Queenstownin 1852. Edwin Smith, the author's grandgather commenced orcharding in Panton Hill in 1874. These memoirs were written to record her impressions of Panton Hill whihc she wanted to share with others. In particular the book is rich in personal reminscences and observations on the social conditions and work-a-day life as it unfolded during hte period 1914-1960." - Back cover. The book is sprinkled with various black and white historial photographsThis book is significant in that it documents the history of the Panton Hill community through the eyes of a third generation resident and local historian and represents life and memories particularly during the twentieth century. It remains one of very few significant secondary source publications written specifically on this rural community.Paperback; 141 p. : ill., ports. ; 22 cm.[three copies: written on title page of one copy] To Opal With Best Wishes - Marjorie Smith Motschall 18-3-84 [written on title page of a second copy] With Best Wishes to Eltham Historical Society - Marjorie Smith Motschall 18-3-84majorie smith motschall, panton hill, memoir, reminiscences, orcharding

Marley SMITH A Gundijtmara woman, Marley Smith has lived in Ballarat all of her life and has strong ties with family. Marley Smith completed the Ballarat Schoo of Mines Koori Art Course in 1995. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.This painting depicts the spirit of the Australian INdigenous education Conference held at the university in 2004. The central circle represents a meeting place. "It's all about ... coming together and to understand and educate one another on everyone's culture - if you have no understanding, then there's no way of learning. [Marley Smith]art, artwork, marley smith, smith, indigenous, aboriginal, alumni

"L. L. Smith, medico, writer, publisher, politician, litigant, showman, speculator, collector, vigneron, farmer, breeder and rider of racehorses, guiding hand for thirty year of Melbourne's great exhibition complex." - publisher's website. Instrumental in having Phillip island opened for selection in 1868.2 v. box : illustrations (some colour), facsimiles, protraits ; 24cm.Inscribed : To the Phillip Island Historical Society from Gillian and Norman Gengoult Smith, the grandson of Dr L. L. Smith whoe's [sic] 10 year battle in the Victorian Parliament for the cause was instrumental in having Phillip island opened for settlement Signed by the author : John Poynterjohn poynter, dr louis lawrence smith, the audacious adventures of dr louis lawrence smith

Portrait of Lovell Wright killed in Action WW1 stawell

Portrait of Lovell Wright killed in Action WW1 stawell

Memo (1898) from Dennys Lascelles Austin & Co to H Lovell esqDear Sir, your favour...wool brokering, dennys, lascelles, austin & co

Portrait of One Male Adult. Possible E Wright brother of Lovell Wright.stawell

Sydney Smith (1771-1845) was an English writer and a Reverend of the Anglican Church. He founded the Edinburgh Review, an intellectual and cultural magazine. The Reverend Sydney Smith wrote this book about his works. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection, a large group of books and records, some of which are rare and valuable. The collection was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute, which was founded in 1853 and is named after Warrnambool's Public Librarian, Ralph Pattison. The book is of interest as it has the conditions of borrowing a book from the Mechanic's Institute pasted onto the front cover, including the cost of a Quarterly Subscription, written by Secretary Geo. D. Alston. Thomas Longman founded his publishing firm in 1724 in London by the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, including Longman, Green, Reader and Dyer (1865-1880), the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book is of special interest as it has the conditions and cost of borrowing from the Mechanics' Institute pasted onto the front cover, which gives insight into the importance placed on being able to borrow a book from the library. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher Longmans, Green & Co. The firm has been established for over two centuries and is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.The Works of The Rev Sydney Smith Author: The Rev Sydney Smith Publisher: Longmans, Green, Reader, & Dyer, London Date: 1869 Edition: A new edition Crimson hardcover book with a green sticker attached to the cover and all covered in clear plastic. The green sticker gives details and the cost of a subscription to the library and borrowers' rules. Inscriptions are on the spine in embossed gold, and on the fly are a stamp and several handwritten characters. The book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label on spine: "PAT 824 SMI" Label/sticker on front cover includes the print: "Mechanics' Institute" "Subscription 2s. 6d. per Quarter payable in advance" "Geo. D Alston" "Secretary" Sticker; a green sticker pasted to the front cover "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" Stamp on Fly "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute" Sticker on front endpaper "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Handwritten on fly: "M" "102" "G 29 (crossed out" "1179" "3" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longman green reader dyer, sydney smith, rev. sydney smith, sydney smith biography, works of the rev. sydney smith, 1869, edinburgh times, secretary geo. d. alston., mechanics' institute subscription, geo. d. alston

Professor Alfred Mica Smith was a renowned lecturer at the Ballarat School of Mines. Photographer L/A/ Fraser was at 30 Bridge St Ballarat from 1895 to 1900. Black and white photograph a the head and shoulders of a man, Professor Alfred Mica Smith of the Ballarat School of Mines. Written on the lower right :YOurs sincerely, A Mica-Smith. B.A., B.Sc."ballarat school of mines, mica smith, smith

Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib. non-fictionThe 1908 edition of The Historians' History of the World is a monumental work of Edwardian scholarship, representing a specific era of "universal history" where the goal was to synthesise all human knowledge into a single narrative. Volume 7 shifts the narrative from the fall of the Roman Republic and the early Empire (covered in Vol. 5 and 6) into the complex era of the later Roman Empire and the rise of the Early Byzantine Empire.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the historians history of the world, henry smith williams l.l.d.

Alfred Mica Smith was a renowned lecturer at the Ballarat School of Mines.Copper medal in black box with cream satin lining in lid and red velour covered base with insert for medal. The front of the medal has a portrait of a man Mica Smith who was instrumental in establishing Side 1: Portrait of Mica Smith with the words 'Alfred Mica Smith Medal" Side 2: The School of Mines & Industries Ballarat Est 1870. PRESENTED TOalfred mica smith, alfred mica smith medal, award, numismatics

Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionThe 1908 edition of The Historians' History of the World is a monumental work of Edwardian scholarship, representing a specific era of "universal history" where the goal was to synthesise all human knowledge into a single narrative. This specific volume focuses on the Roman Republic. It covers the transition from the early legends of the founding of Rome through the Punic Wars, the rise of the Republic's supremacy in the Mediterranean, and the internal reforms and conflicts that eventually led to its collapse. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

The Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionHenry Smith Williams’ “The Historians' History of the World” is a chronological and geographical "tapestry" of human events, these twenty five volumes occupy a very specific and prestigious place in historical research. A warning on Volume 11 if the reader is looking for the history of France (1715–1815) in this specific 1908 edition, ensure you check Volume 12. In some printings of the 1908 set, the numbering of French history was slightly adjusted, and Volume 11 often ends at the death of Louis XIV (1715).flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the historians history of the world vol 11 set 1, book

A little further on are the well worn headstones of Stevenson graves. Joseph Stevenson, my Gt, Gt, Grandfather he married Ruth Boyd. Their daughter Isabella married Donald Grant, and their son David being my paternal grandfather who married Louise Gordon my grandmother. The Stevensons being original settlers and Donald Grant an original settler of Diamond Creek. A brief collection of reminiscences by Diana Bassett-Smith of locals who are buried at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery along with 17 photographs following a visit on 1 October 2001.Colour photograph print1983 bushfire, air vice marshall wackett, ambrose erswell, barry roach-pierson, bill pelling, billy roach-pierson, birrarung, bourchiers road, ca 13, crichton, david grant, diamond street, diana bassett-smith, donald grant, donaldson road, dorrie bourchier, duff, early settlers, elizabeth cottee, ewan cameron mp, grey house, helen kohn, isabella grant (nee stevenson), jack bourchier, james balfour, james wilson, jean stewart, jessie bull (nee haughton), jimmy cook, jocelyn, joseph stevenson, judge book village, judith furphy, kangaroo ground cemetery, kay roach-pierson, keith jocelyn, kraft foods, lacey, lloyd stuart, louise grant (nee gordon), mardi crocker, marion erswell, ned haughton, nursery, pam chevallier, passiona, peter bassett-smith, pigeon bank, rath, ricketson, robinson, ruth boyd, steven crawford baes, tintagell, tosch, vera jackson, wackett trainer, watershed jackson, willandra poultry farm, zac crocker

A little further on are the well worn headstones of Stevenson graves. Joseph Stevenson, my Gt, Gt, Grandfather he married Ruth Boyd. Their daughter Isabella married Donald Grant, and their son David being my paternal grandfather who married Louise Gordon my grandmother. The Stevensons being original settlers and Donald Grant an original settler of Diamond Creek. A brief collection of reminiscences by Diana Bassett-Smith of locals who are buried at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery along with 17 photographs following a visit on 1 October 2001.Colour photograph print1983 bushfire, air vice marshall wackett, ambrose erswell, barry roach-pierson, bill pelling, billy roach-pierson, birrarung, bourchiers road, ca 13, crichton, david grant, diamond street, diana bassett-smith, donald grant, donaldson road, dorrie bourchier, duff, early settlers, elizabeth cottee, ewan cameron mp, grey house, helen kohn, isabella grant (nee stevenson), jack bourchier, james balfour, james wilson, jean stewart, jessie bull (nee haughton), jimmy cook, jocelyn, joseph stevenson, judge book village, judith furphy, kangaroo ground cemetery, kay roach-pierson, keith jocelyn, kraft foods, lacey, lloyd stuart, louise grant (nee gordon), mardi crocker, marion erswell, ned haughton, nursery, pam chevallier, passiona, peter bassett-smith, pigeon bank, rath, ricketson, robinson, ruth boyd, steven crawford baes, tintagell, tosch, vera jackson, wackett trainer, watershed jackson, willandra poultry farm, zac crocker

andrew smith, staff, student, farewell, james hitchmough, 30th celebration, burnley backchat, friends of burnley gardens

The Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionThe historians' History of the World, Volume 23 serves as a fascinating transition point where the series moves from the political history of nations to the broader history of the West, and the late-stage development of several major world powers. This volume covers and returns to, Germany, Scandinavia, and the Modern Nations. It is a diverse volume that primarily focuses on the History of Germany (Part II), covering the period from the mid-18th century through the early 20th century, and the History of Scandinavia. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the historians history of the world vol 23 set 1, henry smith williams