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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - CAC Collection - Manufacturing Industries Advisory Council From 22.05.1975
... CAC Collection - Manufacturing Industries Advisory Council...CAC Collection - Manufacturing Industries Advisory Council... - Manufacturing Industries Advisory Council From 22.05.1975 ... -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Artwork, CORONATION, Possibly early 1950's
... manufacturing industries... manufacturing industries sunshine artwork ...This artwork was previously displayed in the offices of Nettlefolds Pty Ltd in Sunshine, Victoria. That factory no longer exists and the site is now occupied by a retail complex.Unusual form of artwork dedicating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2, and displaying the products that were made by Nettlefolds Pty Ltd in Sunshine.Wood structure, comprising of a brown stained frame enclosing a green background, which is dedicated to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2. Screws, nuts, and bolts made by NETTLEFOLDS PTY LTD are 'sewn' on to the green board with thin wire to form the artwork. At the bottom of the frame is a brass plate with Nettlefolds Pty Ltd engraved in script lettering.Nettlefolds Pty Ltd.coronation, nettlefolds, screws, nuts, bolts, queen elizabeth, manufacturing industries, sunshine, artwork -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Artwork, NETTLEFOLDS
... Manufacturing Industries... Manufacturing Industries Sunshine Artwork ...The artwork was previously displayed in the offices of Nettlefolds Pty Ltd in Sunshine, Victoria. That factory no longer exists and the site is now occupied by a retail complex.Unusual form of artwork displaying the products that were made by Nettlefolds Pty Ltd in SunshineWooden item with brown stained frame enclosing a green background on which the screws, nuts, and bolts made by NETTLEFOLDS PTY LTD are 'sewn' on with thin wire to create the artwork.NETTLEFOLDS SCREWS BOLTS & NUTSnettlefolds, screws, nuts, bolts, manufacturing industries, sunshine, artwork -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Poster - Poster Wodonga Brewery, 1889
... Manufacturing Industries Wodonga... Brewery W. D. Busch Manufacturing Industries Wodonga ...The Wodonga Brewery was established in Hume Street (now Church Street) Although relatively short lived the brewery had many changes of ownership. D. Hallahan commenced brewing in 1888. On the Fri 4 Jan 1889 Wodonga and Towong Sentinel announced that the Wodonga Brewery had been taken over by D. Clark of Melbourne. By Fri 27 Sep 1889 the proprietor was advertised as W. D. Busch. However, the Wodonga Brewery was sold at auction on Busch’s behalf on 25 Jan 1890. The entire property was knocked down to Mr Louis Wenkelmann, of Jindera, for £500. The brewery was again sold to Patrick Flanagan in 1891. In 1895 Flanagan rented the brewery to the partnership of J. R. Martin and A. Wilcox. When the partnership was dissolved in January 1896, Patrick Flanagan continued to operate the brewery. In September 1905 the Fresh Food and Frozen Storage Company of Melbourne announced that they had secured the old Brewery Buildings in Hume Street, Wodonga to establish a cream receiving depot. In November 1922 tenders were called for the removal of the Old Brewery buildings.This poster is of local significance as it advertises and early business in Wodonga.A coloured poster advertising Wodonga Brewery printed in black, red and white. It has a wood print background and has been mounted on board to protect it.Around the central name: "WODONGA BREWERY/ WODONGA" In the red section: "PALE / W.D. BUSCH/ALE" On either side inside circle: "WDB"wodonga brewery, w. d. busch, manufacturing industries wodonga -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Wilson Transformers - 50 Years of Achievement, R. S. McNaught, October 1983
... Manufacturing Industries Wodonga... Transformer Company - History Manufacturing Industries Wodonga ...This book gives an in-depth history of the development of the Wilsons Transformer Company Pty. Ltd. from its inception in 1933 until 1983. In this period over 74,000 transformers have been produced fromA bound volume of 365 pages outlining the development of the Wilson Transformer company, including illustrations, plans and photos. This book gives an in-depth history of the development of the Wilsons Transformer Company Pty. Ltd. from its inception in 1933 until 1983. In this period over 74,000 transformers have been produced from wilson electric transformer company - history, manufacturing industries wodonga, manufacturing australia -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Radio, Marshman Music Master, Ca 1946-1950
... Manufacturing Industries...This radio set was designed and manufactured in Bacchus ...This radio set was designed and manufactured in Bacchus Marsh from 1946 and into the 1950s. In 1946 a local company Arbee Supply Co Pty Ltd acquired from Mr. R. C. Butler the business of wholesale and retail distributors of electrical goods carried on by him for some years at Bacchus Marsh. The company manufactured at Bacchus Marsh Marshman radio and electrical equipment for a number of years.A relatively rare example of a locally designed and produced new consumer technology product. Bakelite tabletop radio, small box, camel-coloured leatherette covered, glass front, three dialsIn blue print "MARSHMAN MUSIC MASTER" radios, manufacturing industries -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Brennessel - No 9, 30 November 1941
... on front cover of sketch of paper manufacture industry/row of men... of paper manufacture industry/row of men at desks, large figure ...Produced fortnightly by internees at camp 1, Tatura as a newspaper or periodical of camp 1 events. Contributions from internees. Title translates as "Stinging Nettle" with "Behind Barbed Wire" written below that title.No 9 30.Nov.41. Booklet of loose leaves with sketch on front cover of sketch of paper manufacture industry/row of men at desks, large figure of man on right holding banner. Contains typed articles, advertisements, sketches, written in German. 12 pages.brennessel, stinging nettle, behind barbed wire, internment camp newspapers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Jobs to go as Stanley axes plant, 1992
... for the manufacturing industry with the dismantling of tariffs. Large cost... for the manufacturing industry with the dismantling of tariffs. Large cost ...Stanley works, one of Nunawading's oldest manufacturers, is closing its local operation and moving out of the city.Stanley works, one of Nunawading's oldest manufacturers, is closing its local operation and moving out of the city. General Manager, John Francis, said a major challenge has been set for the manufacturing industry with the dismantling of tariffs. Large cost inequities remained and are being increased for them in comparison with the costs incurred by many of their importing competitors.Stanley works, one of Nunawading's oldest manufacturers, is closing its local operation and moving out of the city. tools, stanley works pty ltd -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - CAC History Aviation Syndicate Minutes and Agendas 1936
... of the aircraft manufacturing industry in Australia in Fishermen's Bend... to the setting up of the aircraft manufacturing industry in Australia ...These minutes are very relevant to the setting up of the aircraft manufacturing industry in Australia in Fishermen's Bend -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Administrative record (item) - CAC Records Regarding the CAC's Early Projects, Defence Department Miscellaneous
... and an overview of the state of the Australian aircraft manufacturing... manufacturing industry as of May 1940. ...Records relate to the CAC's earliest projects and an overview of the state of the Australian aircraft manufacturing industry as of May 1940. -
National Wool Museum
Book, Geelong Textiles
... textile processing and manufacturing industries.... and manufacturing industries. Wool Processing Textile Industry Geelong ..."Geelong Textiles: directory of capability, products and services" Geelong Textile Network, 2001. Lists Geelong based textile processing and manufacturing industries.wool processing textile industry, geelong manufacturing council: geelong textile network, wool processing, textile industry -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - J Kitchen & Sons, 1952 - 1953
... J Kitchen & Sons was a major manufacturing/industry... manufacturing/industry presence in Port Melbourne from the 1920s until ...J Kitchen & Sons was a major manufacturing/industry presence in Port Melbourne from the 1920s until the 2000s. It later became Pentel/Symex Holdings. Eleven receipts from J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd of rebate on premiums to CML Life Assurance Society. industry, manufacturing, workers, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, w cron, albert j treble, e m laughlan, r gough, miss j greeny, j h currie, c j clark, a j weldon, miss n kennedy, miss d m newlands, a w mccall -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - J Kitchen & Sons, 1952 - 1953
... J Kitchen & Sons was a major manufacturing/industry... & Sons was a major manufacturing/industry presence in Port ...J Kitchen & Sons was a major manufacturing/industry presence in Port Melbourne from the 1920s until the 2000s. It later became Pentel/Symex Holdings. Documents relating to Kitchen's Employers Provident Fund industry, manufacturing, workers, societies clubs unions and other organisations, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, employees provident fund -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - J Kitchen & Sons, 1952 - 1953
... J Kitchen & Sons was a major manufacturing/industry... & Sons was a major manufacturing/industry presence in Port ...J Kitchen & Sons was a major manufacturing/industry presence in Port Melbourne from the 1920s until the 2000s. It later became Pentel/Symex Holdings. Employer/Employee relations in J Kitchens & Sons Pty Ltdindustry, manufacturing, workers, societies clubs unions and other organisations, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, employees provident fund -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Minister for Manufacturing Industry, "Victorian Tram Rail Manufacturing Strategy Mark II", c2003
... ", published by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry, Robert Hulls... II", published by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry ...Book - 12 pages, colour front cover, centre stapled, A4 size, "Victorian Tram Rail Manufacturing Strategy Mark II", published by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry, Robert Hulls, Bracks Government, c2003, looking at expanding rail manufacturing within Victoria. Notes the delivery of Siemens and Alstom trams, investment by Bomardier, Alstom, opportunities and maintenance and services. Has a photos of various vehicles both rail and tram.trams, tramways, victorian government, manufacturing, construction, bombardier, siemens, alstom -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Marie Hansen Fels, I succeeded once : the Aboriginal Protectorate on the Mornington Peninsula, 1839-1840, 2011
... remembered 9. Manufacturing industry on the Mornington Peninsula... into Gippsland and the massacres remembered 9. Manufacturing industry ...1. The writings of William Thomas 2. The Context 3. The record of observation 4. Tubberubbabel, Protectorate head station 5. Kangerong, Protectorate second station 6. Buckkermitterwarrer, Protectorate third station 7. Kullurk, the Bonurong choice for a reserve 8. The raid into Gippsland and the massacres remembered 9. Manufacturing industry on the Mornington Peninsula, 'the successful plan at Arthurs Seat' 10. Death of Johnny and his burial on the foreshore at McCrae 11. The abduction between Arthurs Seat and Point Nepean, and Yankee Yankee's return 12. Thomas' translations.maps, document reproductions, b&w illustrations, colour illustrations, colour photographsboon wurrung, yarra mission, william thomas -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book - Brown Gouge clothes brush, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Technology in Australia, 1788-1988 : A condensed history of Australian technological innovation and adaptation during the first two hundred years, 1988
... technology. The mineral industries. Energy. Manufacturing industry... to chemical technology. The mineral industries. Energy. Manufacturing ...This book provides a history of technology in Australia from 1788 to 1988. There are twelve chapters by different authors. These chapters are: Innovation, science and the farmer (D.E. Tribe and L.J. Peel) Food technology (K.T.H. Farrer) Water and irrigation (K.D. Green) Forestry and forest products (W.H. Algar) Australian innovation in textile technology (D.S. Taylor) Engineering construction and building (J. Holland) Transport (B. Inglis) Communications and computers (J.H. Curtis and T. Pearcey) The chemical industry and Australian contributions to chemical technology (J.E. Kolm) The mineral industries (G.B. O'Malley) Energy (R.N. Morse) Manufacturing industry (P.N. Richards) Defence science and technology (J.L. Farrands and J.C. Wisdom) Index, photographs.Melbourne : Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, c1988 xxix, 1017 p. : ill., maps, ports., plans, facsims. ; 26 cm. non-fictionThis book provides a history of technology in Australia from 1788 to 1988. There are twelve chapters by different authors. These chapters are: Innovation, science and the farmer (D.E. Tribe and L.J. Peel) Food technology (K.T.H. Farrer) Water and irrigation (K.D. Green) Forestry and forest products (W.H. Algar) Australian innovation in textile technology (D.S. Taylor) Engineering construction and building (J. Holland) Transport (B. Inglis) Communications and computers (J.H. Curtis and T. Pearcey) The chemical industry and Australian contributions to chemical technology (J.E. Kolm) The mineral industries (G.B. O'Malley) Energy (R.N. Morse) Manufacturing industry (P.N. Richards) Defence science and technology (J.L. Farrands and J.C. Wisdom) Index, photographs.technology -- australia -- history., technological innovations -- australia -- history. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Camera Box Brownie, 4/8/1925
... there was the start by manufacturing industry for targeting the medium... by manufacturing industry for targeting the medium to lower socio ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Government of Victoria, "Rail - Victoria, a sources of rail manufacturing solutions for modern cities", c2003
... a forward by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry Rob Hulls... by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry Rob Hulls, undated. Includes ...Information document providing details of Victoria's rail equipment and vehicle manufacturers and their capabilities. Has a forward by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry Rob Hulls, undated. Includes a list of suppliers, their contact details and activity or service provided. Includes consultants, engineers manufacturers, suppliers etc. Rob Hulls was Minister 2002 to 2005. See item 7263 for a similar document c1998Yields information about the Victorian rail and tram equipment suppliers and consultants.Document - 16 pages, + plastic cover, A4, wire bound with 4 loose pages.tramways, melbourne, railways, victoria, vehicles, equipment, consultants, rob hulls, victorian government -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - CAC Collection - Mr.D.J.Dalziel Documents,refer Description for further details
... 1967 - The Establishment Of The Aircraft Manufacturing Industry... Of The Aircraft Manufacturing Industry In Australia by Ian H. Ring ...University of Melbourne Faculty of Economics and Commerce 1967 - The Establishment Of The Aircraft Manufacturing Industry In Australia by Ian H. Ring. The Mirage Contract Committee, 1960-61. Report On The Limitations Of Fishermans Bend Airfield 1950. The Fitzgerald Report - 1958. The Mc Grath Report For The Defence (Industrial) Committee - 1972. The Rationalisation Of The Aircraft Industry. Industries Assistance Commission Inquiry 1974-75. Parliamentary Joint Committee On Foreign Affairs And Defence , 1976 & 1978. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hat making equipment, Heritage Week at 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1990
... and reads: "Eltham has not generally been known for manufacturing... for manufacturing industry. One factory which started in the 1940s ...Colour photograph of hat making equipment,for Heritage Week display at the Local History Centre (former Courthouse), 728 Main Rod Eltham. (Home of Eltham District Historical Society) The equipment was used at the Hat Factory in Eltham which started in the 1940s. The equipment shown includes a mould for making felt hats, stud press, looping machine for berets and hand sewing machine for straw hats. Sign accompanying the display is hand written and reads: "Eltham has not generally been known for manufacturing industry. One factory which started in the 1940s was "the hat factory" in Sherbourne Rd. The equipment displayed here includes moulds for making felt hats, stud press, looping machines for berets, hand sewing machine for straw hats."heritage week, eltham, courthouse, hat factory, hat mould, activities -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hat making equipment, Heritage Week at 728 Main Road, Eltham, 1990
... for manufacturing industry. One factory which started in the 1940s... known for manufacturing industry. One factory which started ...Two Colour photographs of hat making equipment,for Heritage Week display at the Local History Centre (former Courthouse), 728 Main Rod Eltham. (Home of Eltham District Historical Society) The equipment was used at the Hat Factory in Eltham which started in the 1940s. The equipment shown includes a mould for making felt hats, stud press, looping machine for berets and hand sewing machine for straw hats. Sign accompanying the display is hand written and reads: "Eltham has not generally been known for manufacturing industry. One factory which started in the 1940s was "the hat factory" in Sherbourne Rd. The equipment displayed here includes moulds for making felt hats, stud press, looping machines for berets, hand sewing machine for straw hats."heritage week, eltham, courthouse, hat factory, hat mould, activities -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, University of the Air. Design in Australia 3. Industry, 1964
... manufacturing industry. He urges the industry to take up... of the Australian manufacturing industry. He urges the industry to take up ...Robin Boyd was involved in creating several TV series for the ABC University of the Air. 'Design in Australia' was an eight part series. (Items D184-D193 contain all the manuscripts except part six titled 'Communications'.) In Part 3, seeing successful and original industrial designs from other countries, Boyd reflects on the standard and production capacity of the Australian manufacturing industry. He urges the industry to take up the responsibility of invention and to design in a stronger and more permanent Australian artistic style, in contrary to mere imitation and importation. (Same content as D192, differing side notes on left side of pages)This is a draft script for the ABC television program 'University of the Air', subtitled 'Design in Australia', broadcast in 1965.Typewritten (c copy), foolscap, 16 pages (compared to D192, 11 pages)university of the air, design in australia, robin boyd, industrial design, australian manufacture, colin barrie, the industrial design council of australia, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, University of the Air. Design in Australia. 3. Industry. Working Script, 10.11.1964
... manufacturing industry. He urges the industry to take up... of the Australian manufacturing industry. He urges the industry to take up ...Robin Boyd was involved in creating several TV series for the ABC University of the Air. 'Design in Australia' was an eight part series. (Items D184-D193 contain all the manuscripts except part six titled 'Communications'.) In Part 3, seeing successful and original industrial designs from other countries, Boyd reflects on the standard and production capacity of the Australian manufacturing industry. He urges the industry to take up the responsibility of invention and to design in a stronger and more permanent Australian artistic style, in contrary to mere imitation and importation. (Same content as item D186, differing side notes on left side of pages)This is a script for the ABC television program 'University of the Air', subtitled 'Design in Australia', broadcast in 1965. Item D186 is the draft version.Typewritten, foolscap, 11 pages, (compared to D186, 16 pages)university of the air, design in australia, robin boyd, industrial design, australian manufacture, colin barrie, the industrial design council of australia, manuscript, ohm2022, ohm2022_30 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Lamp Burner, Isaac Sherwood & Son Ltd, 1904-1920
... as a renowned name in the oil lamp and burner manufacturing industries... manufacturing industries in Birmingham during the early part of the 20th ...Sherwood Ltd. Was a manufacturer of oil lamps and burners at the Nechells Park Works Birmingham UK and regarded at the time as a renowned name in the oil lamp and burner manufacturing industries in Birmingham during the early part of the 20th century. They started selling as ‘Isaac Sherwood & Son Ltd.’ in 1904, later around 1920 they merged with Linley and Co makers of American pattern lamps and became ‘Sherwood-Linley” moving to 44-50, Granville St. Birmingham. They became one of the largest manufacturers of lighting devices and burners in England. They produced all sorts of illumination devices and became famous for their oil burners. Apart from oil burners, they produced table and floor lamps, sconces, lanterns and chandeliers that made Sherwood unique. A Significant item as part of a kerosene lamp that was commonplace in homes and other premises during the early 20th century as a means of lighting before electric lighting became the standard. These types of items give a snapshot into domestic and social life during this period.Lamp Burner housing, brass with wick-screw (no wick). Made in England Sherwoods LTD Birminghamwarrnambool, flagstaff-hill, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lamp burner, sconces, kerosene lamp, wick adjuster, sherwood & son ltd, sherwood-linley -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tape Measure, mid 1900s
... for the expansion of the manufacturing industries in Australia.... provided the same type of manufactured tools for the Australian ...This item predates the change of Imperial measure (England -1824) to decimal measure (Europe) in Australia (1970 to 1988). This item was manufactured in England as, was the majority of measuring tool and equipment. It was not until the late 1950s that other countries e.g. United States and Europe provided the same type of manufactured tools for the Australian market. World War II, when Australia had to defend its own boarders that the political push for self sufficiency of manufactured goods started local production. Workers in the Kiewa Valley had always relied on the high quality of tools and manufactured goods coming from England. From the middle to late 1950s migration by skilled workers from a war torn Europe provided the source of manpower for the expansion of the manufacturing industries in Australia.The requirement of an accurate measuring tool has always been critical. This item was used at the time when Australia was using the British Imperial measurements. Accurate measurements by carpenters and other trades people for both town and rural needs was just as critical as for the larger cities. The transition period from Imperial to metric was a period of over four years but it still presented those who had used the Imperial measurements for a longer period in their trades with a dual system of measurement for a longer time(usually up to their retirement) Other nations still using Imperial measurements kept the transition from Imperial to metric alive (the UK and USA still uses Imperial measurements in 2012)Retractable metallic wired tape measure within a leather casing. Length of tape is 66 feet. Brass fittings on casing(winder and back plate)Tape on one side marked in inches and feet and on the other in links. Winder lever marked "66ft No 401" on front and arrow with"wind this way". Leather cover marked "John R A Bone & Sons Birmingham England" on reverse side "Metallic wired tape R A Bone & Sons"wired tape measure, tool, mobile tool, construction tool -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Honey Tin
... to be stored and transported in tins, manufactured to industry... and transported in tins, manufactured to industry standards. The tins were ...This tin holds 60 pounds of honey. All honey used to be stored and transported in tins, manufactured to industry standards. The tins were eventually replaced by 44 gallon drums, which would hold 300 Kg of honey. Now, plastic food-grade pallecons are used; they hold 1500 Kg.Four gallon honey tin. Metal, rectangular tin. Rusted. Small handle on top. Circular hole in corner on top.four, gallon, honey, tin, beechworth honey -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Honey Tin
... to be stored and transported in tins, manufactured to industry... and transported in tins, manufactured to industry standards. The tins were ...This tin holds 60 pounds of honey. All honey used to be stored and transported in tins, manufactured to industry standards. The tins were eventually replaced by 44 gallon drums, which would hold 300 Kg of honey. Now, plastic food-grade pallecons are used; they hold 1500 Kg.Four gallon honey tin. Metal, rectangular tin. Rusted. Small handle on top. Circular hole in corner on top.four, gallon, honey, tin, beechworth honey -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Uniform - Department of Supply Cap, 1971
... . It was superseded by the Department of Manufacturing Industry and Department... by the Department of Manufacturing Industry and Department of the Special ...Established in 1950, the Department of Supply headquarters transferred to Canberra in January 1968 and was dissolved in 1974. It was superseded by the Department of Manufacturing Industry and Department of the Special Minister of State. The Department was a Commonwealth Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Supply. The department's main function was to support Australia's Navy, Army and Air Force in defence production, research and development, purchasing, transport and storage. The Department was also the Commonwealth Disposals Authority. Finally, the Department was responsible for the Australian Antarctic program. Bendigo was the site of an Ordnance Factory and manufactured and reconditioned naval guns and mountings, turbine gears for large ships, general heavy engineering work, large fabricated structure and missile handling equipment. The factory was managed in 1970 by R.I.M Moss. The department may have had an office in the former Bendigo Post Office now the Bendigo Visitor Information Centre.Blue, felt or wool peaked service cap with woven band and plastic strap. Small brass buttons. The cap has a synthetic lining around the crown and on the roof of the cap. Marked on the inside with the maker's details.bendigo post office, city of greater bendigo uniform -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Functional object - Pocket First Aid, Circa mid 1900s
... an easily managed first aid kit. It was manufactured in the mid... Government. The Australian manufacturing industry was severely ...This pocket First Aid kit is small and compact which became available to those venturing out in the outback and required an easily managed first aid kit. It was manufactured in the mid 1900s well before vinyl and or plastic pouches or bags where used. It was in an era where valuable items were stored in durable containers due to the harsh and rugged conditions of the Australian bush. Cheaper and less durable containers from Asian manufacturers had been kept out by the heavy Tariff imposed on their goods. This changed in the 1980's when the Tariff Board was dismantled by a then Labour Government. The Australian manufacturing industry was severely reduced by the Influx of cheaper goods. This item was made by an Australian company when the motto "true blue" was the catch cry for quality Australian made goods. This was in the period where the isolation of many rural communities required the basic first aid kits to be of a tougher quality than those offered in large cities and towns.This pocket first aid kit was very compact and would have been easy to carry without taking up too much space for bush walkers, camping scouts, drovers and independent miners and cattlemen. The Kiewa Valley and surrounding rural settlements did not have the medical backup that the larger cities and towns had up until the mid 1900s when the Hydro Electricity Schemes were built and the additional influx of workers made it feasible to have a hospital and better local health facilities. This influx of the construction workers associated with the Hydro Scheme. also brought European workers who where more inclined to go bush walking and climbing the Victorian alps than the average Australian rural worker. This item is a Sanax pocket first aid round tin, gold in colour with red and white print. It's contents are: one small tube of Sanax antiseptic cream, one small one inch x six yards of gauze bandages, rubber band type ligatures with a cast iron tightener., one small tweezers three safety pins, and one lancet.On the lid there are: are outlined white cross on a blue circular background. underneath is a whiite circle encased with a red line with the following printed "Sanax pocket first aid case" (in red print underneath this is a small curved blue background and in black print "No. 26"medicine, first aid tin, camping medical supplies, personal first aid, sanax