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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Fob Watch, Mid 20th century
... ...Made in Canada...The front dial of the watch has the words WESTCLOX, DAX, SHOCK RESISTANT and MADE IN CANADA....Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village Warrnambool Great Ocean Road Shipwreck Coast fob watch pocket watch watch horology time keeper Made in Canada shock resistant Westclox dollar watch The front dial of the watch has the words WESTCLOX, DAX, SHOCK RESISTANT and MADE IN CANADA. ...Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. This pocket watch was manufactured by the Western Clock Co. (Westclox) in the mid 20th century. The company was large and manufactured inexpensive watches with this style being an example of their ‘dollar watches’.This item is of social significance as an example of an inexpensive men's watch available during the mid 20th century.Men's silver pocket watch with a white dial, black arabic numerals and outer minute divisions around the edge. A seconds dial is in the place of the number 6. The face of the pocket watch is made from plastic. The word DAX was trademarked by the Western Clock Co. in 1915.The front dial of the watch has the words WESTCLOX, DAX, SHOCK RESISTANT and MADE IN CANADA.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, fob watch, pocket watch, watch, horology, time keeper, made in canada, shock resistant, westclox, dollar watch -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Fountain pen
... Maker's details etched on barrel:- 'Waterman's. Made in Canada.' A silver band around barrel at nib end....Waterman's Made in Canada...Maker's details etched on barrel:- 'Waterman's. Made in Canada.' A silver band around barrel at nib end. ...From the collection of Betty McPheeA black fountain pen with silver cap with silver filling lever and engraved on gold G.E. HARVEY. Maker's details etched on barrel:- 'Waterman's. Made in Canada.' A silver band around barrel at nib end.Waterman's Made in Canadadomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Leisure object - Doll and panties, Baby " Janet", 1940's
... Pliable doll Made (indistinguishable) Canada?...Child's baby doll with voice & closing eyes Pliable doll Made (indistinguishable) Canada? Baby doll bought to Rosalie Schwerkolt by Santa Claus in 1945. ...See aboveExample of 1940's child's doll with clothes. Doll, whose name was Janet was given to Rosalie Schwerkolt Whalen as a child in 1945 with a lemon voile dress and matching bonnet and a patterned voile dress.Baby doll bought to Rosalie Schwerkolt by Santa Claus in 1945. The doll has a cloth body with a composition hard material for head, arms and hands and legs and feet. Face has blue eyes that close and red lips slightly parted to show teeth. Moulded brown curls for hair. Formerly a crying doll - mechanism under material on back and isn't working. A pair of pale blue and pink elastic edging. See Dress and bonnet NA5165 and Dress NA5166 for clothes also used on doll.Pliable doll Made (indistinguishable) Canada?child's baby doll with voice & closing eyes -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Brooch from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, c. 1970s - 1980s
... "© SARAH COV. / MADE IN CANADA" on the back surface....The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery brooch brooches "© SARAH COV. / MADE IN CANADA" on the back surface. Gold-toned metal brooch from the Sarah Coventry Pty. ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the brooch has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Gold-toned metal brooch from the Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. jewellery range in the shape of a flower. Two layers of petals with the upper one white and the lower one gold-toned. "© SARAH COV. / MADE IN CANADA" on the back surface.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, brooch, brooches -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Brooch from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, c. 1970s - 1980s
... "© SARAH COV. / MADE IN CANADA" on the back surface....The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery brooch brooches "© SARAH COV. / MADE IN CANADA" on the back surface. Gold-toned metal brooch from the Sarah Coventry Pty. ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the brooch has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Gold-toned metal brooch from the Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. jewellery range in the shape of a flower. Two layers of petals with the upper one white and the lower one gold-toned. "© SARAH COV. / MADE IN CANADA" on the back surface.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, brooch, brooches -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Film - CAMERA
... Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co Limited Toronto Ont....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PHOTOGRAPHY Cameras-still brownie Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co Limited Toronto Ont. ...Brownie Six-16 camera by Eastman Kodak Company, black box camera with vinyl covering, assorted view finders & lenses.Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co Limited Toronto Ont.photography, cameras-still, brownie -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Brooch from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, c. 1970s - 1980s
... 'SARAH COV" at the top and "MADE / IN/ CANADA" at the bottom of the back surface....The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery brooch brooches sawyer 'SARAH COV" at the top and "MADE / IN/ CANADA" at the bottom of the back surface. ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the brooch has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Gold-toned metal brooch from the Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. with one large central faux pearl surrounded by six smaller faux pearls.'SARAH COV" at the top and "MADE / IN/ CANADA" at the bottom of the back surface.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, brooch, brooches, sawyer -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver toned Necklace from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, "Astrology Zodiac" collection, c. 1970s - 1980s, "Astrology Zodiac Cancer the Crab"
... On makers mark tag: "MADE IN/CANADA". On reverse of tag: "SC"....The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery necklace necklaces zodiac On makers mark tag: "MADE IN/CANADA". On reverse of tag: "SC". Aztec/Mayan style pendant design, featuring alternating crabs and masks on a long, looped silver toned chain. ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the "Astrology Zodiac Cancer the Crab" necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Aztec/Mayan style pendant design, featuring alternating crabs and masks on a long, looped silver toned chain. On makers mark tag: "MADE IN/CANADA". On reverse of tag: "SC".sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces, zodiac -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver toned Purple Pendant Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s
... "(c) SARAHCOV MADE IN CANADA" on diamond shape makers mark tag...The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery necklace necklaces "(c) SARAHCOV MADE IN CANADA" on diamond shape makers mark tag Silver toned, drop shaped purple pendant necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s, on a long silver toned chain. ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Silver toned, drop shaped purple pendant necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s, on a long silver toned chain."(c) SARAHCOV MADE IN CANADA" on diamond shape makers mark tagsarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Functional object - ALARM CLOCK, 1932
... RD1932 Made in Canada made by Western Clock Co Limited Peterborough Canada....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields HOROLOGY Clocks alarm RD1932 Made in Canada made by Western Clock Co Limited Peterborough Canada. ...Black tin plate alarm clock with two tone cream and white dial labelled Westclox America, black hands and numerals, convex glass and chrome bezel.RD1932 Made in Canada made by Western Clock Co Limited Peterborough Canada.horology, clocks, alarm -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Brooch from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, c. 1970s -1980s
... "©SARAH COV / MADE IN / CANADA" raised maker mark on the back surface....The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery brooch brooches "©SARAH COV / MADE IN / CANADA" raised maker mark on the back surface. ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the brooch has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Oval gold-toned metal brooch from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, with a central brown faux stone surrounded by four small faux pearl inlays and four small circular brown faceted glass inlays."©SARAH COV / MADE IN / CANADA" raised maker mark on the back surface.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, brooch, brooches -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Gold toned chain from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, c. 1970s -1980s
... "SARAH COV / MADE IN / CANADA" - The 'SARAH COV' mark is thought to be first used in 1953....The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery gold chains "SARAH COV / MADE IN / CANADA" - The 'SARAH COV' mark is thought to be first used in 1953. ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the gold toned chain has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Gold toned metal chain from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range with two circular elements and two swirling decorative elements, and a small rhombus-shaped attachment near the clasp with the Sarah Coventry mark stamped on it.. "SARAH COV / MADE IN / CANADA" - The 'SARAH COV' mark is thought to be first used in 1953.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, gold chains -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchUniform - Button - Canada Division CEF Corps, Canada Division CEF Corps
... Motto around central leaves, reads ‘honi soit qui mal y pense, surmounted by Crown with ‘CANADA’ above. ‘Made in Canada’ on reverse...Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road WW1 Canada Division CEF Corps Motto around central leaves, reads ‘honi soit qui mal y pense, surmounted by Crown with ‘CANADA’ above. ‘Made in Canada’ on reverse Small (1.5cm) round domed Button Canada Division CEF Corps Uniform Button - Canada Division CEF Corps ...WW1Small (1.5cm) round domed ButtonMotto around central leaves, reads ‘honi soit qui mal y pense, surmounted by Crown with ‘CANADA’ above. ‘Made in Canada’ on reversecanada division cef corps -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo ChaletSkates
... On skate blade, "Made in Canada 11 1/3 CCM / Senior A" On boot sole , "Made by J Molony " plus worn name label....On skate blade, "Made in Canada 11 1/3 CCM / Senior A" On boot sole , "Made by J Molony " plus worn name label. ...Ice skates used to skate on Lake Catani. Ice skating was a popular activity for guest and visitors to Mt Buffalo. Ice skates were provided for hire by the the first Lessee of the Chalet, John Newton and also Norwegian born Hilda Samsing, who took over from him in 1919 and did much to pioneer and promote winter sports in the Victorian Alpine region . Ice cover on the Lake has not been sufficient for safe skating for many decades. 'After its initial popularity, skating at Mount Buffalo dwindled in the post-war years. According to Museum Victoria curator, Michelle Stevenson, few collections hold historic ice-skates, so any early examples identified in the Chalet collection will be important for their rarity." (Pg 94. Historica) 'Ice-skating was a popular recreational activity in the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries...According to Michelle Stevenson, Australian Collections hold little material culture relating to its practice other than images and film. The few pairs of ice skates in the Chalet collection, which are in good condition, are important for their rarity as well as for illustrating the popularity of skating on Lake Catani prior to WW2.' Pair of black leather ice scates, mounted on wall. Skates feature white laces, metal blades and brown leather reinforcing area around laces and ankles.Boots are stffed with 1993 newsprint.On skate blade, "Made in Canada 11 1/3 CCM / Senior A" On boot sole , "Made by J Molony " plus worn name label. -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionTool - Lufkin diameter tape
... BARRIE, ONTARIO ... MADE IN CANADA...BARRIE, ONTARIO ... MADE IN CANADA diameter tape Tool Lufkin diameter tape ...Measurement of the circumference or diameter of a log was essential for determining the log's volume for the purposes of paying falling and carting contractors and for royalty calculations. The rugged Lufkin diameter tape was in widespread use in the Forests Commission. The tape was so calibrated as to enable a direct reading of a log's diameter when the tape was run around its circumference. The direct measurement side of the tape is marked in feet and tenths of feet (rather than inches) while the diameter-calibrated side is marked in inches and tenths of inches. diameter tapeOn the casing: THE LUFKIN RULE CO. SAGINAW, MICHIGAN, U.S.A. Inscribed on the tape itself, as well as marking the intervals of feet etc: on the diameter calibrated side: DIAMETER EQUIVALENTS OF CIRCUMFERENCE IN TERMS OF INCHES AND TENTHS OF INCHES .... LUFKIN .... BARRIE, ONTARIO ... MADE IN CANADA on the direct measurement side: TENTH FT. ... THE LUFKIN RULE CO. LTD. ... BARRIE, ONTARIO ... MADE IN CANADA -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Pocket watch, c 1930
... Markings: Westclox DAX, shock resistant. Made in Canada. Winder and handle at top of case....Markings: Westclox DAX, shock resistant. Made in Canada. Winder and handle at top of case. ...Watch used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920-1970's in Albury when at Nicholson and Smith, Watchmakers & JewellersA silver pocket watch case with a white face and black hands and numbers. It has an additional seconds clock and hand inset at the 6 mark. Markings: Westclox DAX, shock resistant. Made in Canada. Winder and handle at top of case.Westclox DAXhorology, watches -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySkis, Boots, Stocks
... Steel Carrier: "Tyrol / Can.Pat.1962 / U.S.Pat. 3074085 / Made in Canada"...Steel Carrier: "Tyrol / Can.Pat.1962 / U.S.Pat. 3074085 / Made in Canada" Wooden skis made of hickory wood with metal binding and leather straps. ...Hickory wood is hard and heavy. Owned and used by Wally Deans.Used by SECV employee, Wally Deans who worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Wally married Margaret. He worked for the SEC at Rocky Valley Dam.Wally's son, Rex was born and married Meryn. The family lived at mt beauty and at Bogong Village. Wally used the skis for work for the SEC during winter, checking the equipment an general maintenance.Wooden skis made of hickory wood with metal binding and leather straps. Cane stocks with wide baskets. Ski boots are black, lace up with a steel plate screwed onto the front of the sole. The boots are in a steel hanging device for storage and transportation. Skis: "S.E.C. -3" inscribed on side. "66 / Hickory / 1742" on front of ski. Binding: 'Northland'. "Kanadar". Steel Carrier: "Tyrol / Can.Pat.1962 / U.S.Pat. 3074085 / Made in Canada"wally deans, ski equipment, skis, ski boots, ski stocks -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyIce Skating Boots
... On the skate: An oval inscribed with 'Made in Canada' / by / C.C.M. towards the back and towards the front C.C.M. / Winter Club...On the skate: An oval inscribed with 'Made in Canada' / by / C.C.M. towards the back and towards the front C.C.M. / Winter Club Black leather boots with ice skates attached. ...Mt Beauty didn't have ice-skating but Mt Buffalo did. The skates may have been owned and /or used by a Mt Beauty resident.Black leather boots with ice skates attached. The boots are laced from toe to above the ankle. There is a buckle strap for tightening and supporting the ankle and a steel plate attached at the back of the heel from the bottom to half way up the top. This has an inscription. The ice skate is shiny steel and screwed on. C C M in the centre of an oval with writing around the outside and more on the inside. On the skate: An oval inscribed with 'Made in Canada' / by / C.C.M. towards the back and towards the front C.C.M. / Winter Clubice skating, mt buffalo -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Sarah Coventry Pearl Necklace, c1980
... /WODONGA, VICTORIA On inside of lid: "Sarah Coventry" On internal cardboard mounting: "Made in Canada / Sarah Coventry Pty., Ltd. / WODONGA (SC) VICTORIA.../WODONGA, VICTORIA On inside of lid: "Sarah Coventry" On internal cardboard mounting: "Made in Canada / Sarah Coventry Pty., Ltd. / WODONGA (SC) VICTORIA Necklace with three strands of faux pearls and a large faux green stone at the silver toned metal clasp on the front, and a large faux pearl at the clasp on the back. includes box featuring Sarah Coventry branding Sarah Coventry Pearl Necklace Decorative object Sarah Coventry Pearl Necklace ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s.As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Necklace with three strands of faux pearls and a large faux green stone at the silver toned metal clasp on the front, and a large faux pearl at the clasp on the back. includes box featuring Sarah Coventry brandingOn outside of box : "Sarah Coventry® /PTY. LTD. /WODONGA, VICTORIA On inside of lid: "Sarah Coventry" On internal cardboard mounting: "Made in Canada / Sarah Coventry Pty., Ltd. / WODONGA (SC) VICTORIAsarah coventry, costume jewellery, industry wodonga -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Camera, Canadian Kodak Co. Ltd, Box Brownie Camera and Case, c. 1940
... .1 Use film No 120 No 2 Brownie Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co Ltd Toronto Canada .2 Premo No 2 Brownie Camera Made By Eastman Kodak Co Rochester N.Y. ...It will be useful for display. 20th Century Amateur Photography Warrnambool History of Warrnambool .1 Use film No 120 No 2 Brownie Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co Ltd Toronto Canada .2 Premo No 2 Brownie Camera Made By Eastman Kodak Co Rochester N.Y. ...This is a Box Brownie camera and case. The Brownie camera was developed by Eastman Kodak in U.S.A. and named after cartoon characters popular in U.S.A in the 1930s. The Brownie camera had a menisculus lens and was simple, cheap and easy to use. Thus it was the choice of most household camera users in the mid 20th century. The Canadian factory of Eastman Kodak was founded in 1899. This item is retained as an example of the Brownie camera so popular for family use in the mid 20th century. It will be useful for display..1 This is a box brownie camera made of cardboard with a synthetic leather covering. It has a leather handle, three apertures for viewing and silver-coloured metal mechanisms on the outside. .2 This is a camera case made of cardboard with a synthetic leather covering and a cord strap attached with metal studs. It also has a metal catch. .1 Use film No 120 No 2 Brownie Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co Ltd Toronto Canada .2 Premo No 2 Brownie Camera Made By Eastman Kodak Co Rochester N.Y. U.S.A. 20th century amateur photography, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Sarah Coventry Tie Pin
... On internal mounting card: "Made in Canada/ Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd / WODONGA (SC) VICTORIA" On back of box: "Sarah Coventry® PTY. ...Sarah Coventry Wodonga Men's fashion accessories costume jewellery On internal mounting card: "Made in Canada/ Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd / WODONGA (SC) VICTORIA" On back of box: "Sarah Coventry® PTY. ...Historical information Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. The "Aristocrat" line was first released in Canada in 1969 for several years. It was distributed from the outlet at Sarah Coventry Park, Wodonga.As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the tie pin has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.A small square tie pin of silvertone plated metal with an ice blue rhinestone in the centre. A short chain and clip are attached. A small diamond shape has the "SarCov" brand on the back. The pin is in its original packaging of a cardboard box with clear central oval on the front. The back of the box bears the Sarah Coventry branding as does the internal card.On internal mounting card: "Made in Canada/ Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd / WODONGA (SC) VICTORIA" On back of box: "Sarah Coventry® PTY. LTD / SARAH COVENTRY PARK/ WODONGA, VICTORIA / PTD IN AUST"sarah coventry wodonga, men's fashion accessories, costume jewellery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Camera
... When opened, shutter extends out revealing 'Shutter made in Rochester NY, Eastman Kodak Co' and 'Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co.' engraved on metal plates....When opened, shutter extends out revealing 'Shutter made in Rochester NY, Eastman Kodak Co' and 'Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co.' engraved on metal plates. ...Camera donated by Society member, Barbara Rogalski. Was used by Joan Roczniok during early 1920's to make photographic records of family membersKodak No. 1A Pocket Kodak black folding bellows camera. Aperture openings - T, B, 1/25 and 1/50 seconds. When opened, shutter extends out revealing 'Shutter made in Rochester NY, Eastman Kodak Co' and 'Made in Canada by Canadian Kodak Co.' engraved on metal plates.Use Kodak film|No. A116photography, cameras -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyCamera Box Brownie, 4/8/1925
... Stamped within a circular section on the back section is "No 2 BROWNIE" underneath,"MODEL F" in smaller letters "MADE IN CANADA BY CANADIAN KODAK Co., Limited, TORONTO, ONT". a smaller circle within has "USE KODAK FILM No_ 120"...When the Shefford family emigrated from England to Australia (1953), it was used to take photos of the ship voyage. portable camera photography hobby low cost camera Stamped within a circular section on the back section is "No 2 BROWNIE" underneath,"MODEL F" in smaller letters "MADE IN CANADA BY CANADIAN KODAK Co., Limited, TORONTO, ONT". a smaller circle within has "USE KODAK FILM No_ 120" This item is a Campfire Box Brownie. ...This item represents a period in time when there was the start by manufacturing industry for targeting the medium to lower socio and economic strata of the purchasing public. It was the beginning of cheaper mass produced items for the non professional (photographer in this instance) recreational minded public. The availability of low cost items was required by an ever increasing population hungering for the "do it yourself" amateur.This camera was owned by Margaret (Peg) Shefford nee Turner, who retired to Mount Beauty in the mid 1980s. The camera was purchased in 1920 and used up to the 1940's when her her daughter, Midge Clooney used it. When the Shefford family emigrated from England to Australia (1953), it was used to take photos of the ship voyage.This item is a Campfire Box Brownie. Model "F". It is a black vinyl covered tin box shell. It has a short leather hand strap (110mm) (stamped "BROWNIE") on the top side of the box, fastened by a metal stud at each end. There are two clasps holding the front and rear sides. Viewer (photo frame number) and lens (apertures) are on opposite sides.Stamped within a circular section on the back section is "No 2 BROWNIE" underneath,"MODEL F" in smaller letters "MADE IN CANADA BY CANADIAN KODAK Co., Limited, TORONTO, ONT". a smaller circle within has "USE KODAK FILM No_ 120"portable camera, photography, hobby, low cost camera -
Tennis AustraliaRacquet, Circa 1932
... Inscription along right side of stem: MADE IN CANADA. Name carved into leather grip on reverse: C. ...Inscription along right side of stem: MADE IN CANADA. Name carved into leather grip on reverse: C. ...A concave wooden racquet with blue, black, and gold whipping and short, leather handle grip. Inscription along throat on obverse: RELIANCE. Inscription across throat on reverse: "BENTLEY"/NIAGARA/FALLS. Inscription along right side of stem: MADE IN CANADA. Name carved into leather grip on reverse: C. GREEN. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Clothtennis -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Letter/s, Sands Hill Manufacturing Co, 12/04/1928 12:00:00 AM
... Typed on Mount Royal Bond Made in Canada paper....Typed on Mount Royal Bond Made in Canada paper. Document Letter/s Sands Hill Manufacturing Co. ...Yields information about the manufacture of brass overhead crossings and the complex ones ESCo were using compared to the MMTB.Letter dated 12/4/1928 from the Sands Hill Manufacturing Co, General Brass founders, Finishers Etc of 34 Queen St Melbourne to The Resident Engineer, ESCo, regarding the Overhead Crossing, Adjustable type for round Trolley Wire, forwarding three drawings of fixed type used by the MMTB in Melbourne and stamped steel pans. Typed on Mount Royal Bond Made in Canada paper.trams, tramways, overhead, points, trolley wire, esco -
Tennis AustraliaRacquet, Circa 1933
... Inscription along right side of stem: MADE IN CANADA, followed by patent details. On left side of stem: SPRING DRIVE SHAFT. ...Inscription along right side of stem: MADE IN CANADA, followed by patent details. On left side of stem: SPRING DRIVE SHAFT. ...A concave wooden racquet with red, black, and gold whipping and stem wraps, and short, leather handle grip. Inscription across base of head on obverse: AEROFLIGHT. Company monogram 'B' situated below on throat. Inscription across base of head on reverse: "BENTLEY"/NIAGARA/FALLS. Decal of company coat-of-arms below on throat. Inscription along right side of stem: MADE IN CANADA, followed by patent details. On left side of stem: SPRING DRIVE SHAFT. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Cloth tape, Adhesive tapetennis -
Tennis AustraliaRacquet, Circa 1915
... Inscription stamped along left side of stem and handle: SLAZENGERS (CANADA) LIMITED...MADE IN CANADA. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Cloth tape, String, Paint...Inscription stamped along left side of stem and handle: SLAZENGERS (CANADA) LIMITED...MADE IN CANADA. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Cloth tape, String, Paint Racquet ...A wooden, oval racquet with a concave throat, cloth tape supports, and fish-tail handle. Inscription across crown on obverse: THE DEMON. Model trademark is stamped on throat on obverse, featuring a horned demon's head device, with the text: THE/DEMON. Manufacturer's decal trademark across throat on reverse, comprises of a hexagram with the text: BEST IS BEST/S&S/L/THRO' THE WORLD. Retailer's decal below: LISLE FRASER/WHOLESALE/AND/RETAIL/SPORTING GOODS/... Inscription stamped along left side of stem and handle: SLAZENGERS (CANADA) LIMITED...MADE IN CANADA. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Cloth tape, String, Painttennis -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Bag, 1960's
... Made by Cree Indians, Manitoba, Canada...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Made by Cree Indians, Manitoba, Canada Beading Bags 1960-80 Canada Beadwork Slippers Bag. ...Made by Cree Indians, Manitoba, CanadaBag. Pale chamois leather with two handles. Multicoloured floral design in beads, zip fasten. Design stated to mean "Peace". 4 Shoe pieces of leather, totally covered with multicoloured glass beads in geometric patterns.beading, bags, 1960-80, canada, beadwork, slippers -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Plan, Mathew Gibson, Centre for Environmental Management, Ballarat Technology Park Conservation Plan, 1997, 1997
... The plan includes the Canadian Creek, an historic hand-made brick culvert, Canadian Wetland Development, early wooden bridge, old path of the Ballarat-Buninyong Railway line, Greenhill Enterprise Centre and IBM Global Services....The plan includes the Canadian Creek, an historic hand-made brick culvert, Canadian Wetland Development, early wooden bridge, old path of the Ballarat-Buninyong Railway line, Greenhill Enterprise Centre and IBM Global Services. ...The Ballarat Technology Park is on the Mount Helen Campus.A4 photocopy of a plan of the Ballarat Technology Park showing features of conservation significance. The plan includes the Canadian Creek, an historic hand-made brick culvert, Canadian Wetland Development, early wooden bridge, old path of the Ballarat-Buninyong Railway line, Greenhill Enterprise Centre and IBM Global Services.ballarat technology park, greenhill enterprise centre, ibm global enterprises, ballarat-buninyong railway line, canadian wetlands, brick railway culvert, canadian creek, riparian woodland, yarra gum, swamp gum, blackwood, remnant vegetation, scent bark, narrow-leaf peppermint, messmate, centre for environmental management, mount helen campus -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Skaubryn Migrant Ship
... It also made occasional voyages to Canada and troop transport charters. ...It also made occasional voyages to Canada and troop transport charters. ...The MS Skaubryn was a Norwegian passenger liner launched in 1950 and used extensively on the Europe–Australia migrant route. It carried more than a thousand migrants per voyage and was considered well‑equipped for post‑war mass migration. The Skaubryn made multiple voyages from European ports to Australia between 1951 and 1958, carrying migrants from Germany, the Netherlands, Malta, and elsewhere. It also made occasional voyages to Canada and troop transport charters. The Skaubryn is best remembered for its catastrophic fire in the Indian Ocean on 31 March 1958. 5476.01 - Skaubryn Migrant Ship Photograph.jpg 5476.02 - Migrant Ship C1950's Photograph.jpg 5476.03 - Migrant Ship C1950's Photograph.jpg skaubryn migrant ship, migrants, immigration
