Small hand bell made of a light steel bell with a wooden turned handle painted black. The metal bell shows signs of rust. No manufacturer's marks.

Metal cow bell, we believe was imported by HOLDEN and FROST ca1910Used in agriculture ca1910Small metal bell with metal clanger, rectangular shaped with holder on topcow bell, agriculture

Chris Bailey’s father loaned this bell to Newcomb High School for the first two years until a PA system was installed. It came from his father’s boat in the Middle East. Chris was a Form 1 student in 1969. The bell is now kept at Chris’ home, 4 Yvonne Street, Belmont, 3216. Metal Bell

Most conversation tubes were made in the late 19th and early 20th Century, but there are still some manufactured today. They were manufactured for a variety of reasons, not just for the hearing impaired. Metal bell for a conversation tube. Metal connection, black bell (possibly metal) deaf children australia, conversation tube, bell

Metal bell with wooden handleUsed for ending Euchre games

When Lexton School closed in 2001 the bell was brought to the Community Centre. Commissioned for 12 pounds in 1878significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communitycast gun metal bell Maker J. Mill Melbourne

This bell was used by the public to ring encouragement to participants competing in the Kangaroo Hoppet. The Kangaroo Hoppet has its origins in the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club's 21 km Australian Birkebeiner, first held in 1979 at Falls Creek. In 1991 the first Kangaroo Hoppet of 42 km was conducted and became part of the Worldloppet being the first and, at the time, the only one in the southern hemisphere. It continues (2024) to be held on the fourth Saturday in August. It also includes the Australian Birkebeiner 21 km and the Joey Hoppet 7 km.Used by local family to cheer on relatives competing in the 1995 Kangaroo Hoppet at Falls Creek.Metal cylinder fastened with 3 metal rivets with metal ring handle on metal top. Attached is a metal ringer and a white ribbon with blue writing and boomerang and skis logo. Handmade.Ribbon: "AASF Falls Creek 1995"kangaroo hoppet; ski race; cross country skiing; bogong high plains, snow sports, metal bell

Bell brought from Longerenong Homestead by former boundary rider William McClintock. Given to John Hamilton and used on his farm to call the men to dinner. In 1922 it was used as a school bell when Higher Elementary School classes began in the Firebrigade Hall and in the Methodist & Presbyterian hall untill the Murtoa H.E.S. was built in 1925 and their own bell was purchased. The bell was donated by Miss Grace Hamilton.The Bell is significant as it was originally the property of William McClintock - one of the original settlers to obtain land in Murtoa around 1872. Its significance is enhanced by its connection to the Hamilton family and its use on the farm and later its use in the temporary school setting.Metal bell with wooden handle and metal clapperwilliam mcclintock, bell, murtoa higher elementary school, john hamilton

This award was given to Charlie Bradley upon the occassion of his 1000th wicket, by the Victorian Blind Cricket Association. It consists of a round cricket ball sized wire frame with black nylon tubing wrapped around it, and bottle tops to create sound.1 black nylon cricket ball with metal bellsrecreation, victorian blind cricket association, charlie bradley

A hard white plastic ball is currently (2015) used in Australia and it is slightly larger and has holes in it so sound can be released from the bottle tops and led weight. This ball has been in use since the beginning of the 2003/2004 season.1 white plastic cricket ball with metal bellsrecreation, assistive devices

The black nylon blind cricket ball was in use since 1974 until the end of the 2002/2003 season. It was hand woven around a wire frame, with lead for weight and bottle tops for sound placed inside.1 black nylon cricket ball with metal bellsrecreation, victorian blind cricket association

Small metal bell with black turned wooden handle & striker.commerce, shop equipment, bell, shop equipment

The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. It is played on both a recreational and competitive level; and allows blind, vision impaired and sighted people to compete on almost equal terms. Swish is like table tennis, but instead of hitting a ball over a net, the ball is hit under a net and must travel along the surface of the table. The net is at a height that so that those players with various degrees of sight do not have an advantage over blind players. Swish is either played as a doubles or singles competition. The game can be played from one game to the best of five, and the first to eleven or the advantage of 2 after eleven.1 swish ball with 26 holes containing 3 metal bellsrecreation, swish

The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. It is played on both a recreational and competitive level; and allows blind, vision impaired and sighted people to compete on almost equal terms. Swish is like table tennis, but instead of hitting a ball over a net, the ball is hit under a net and must travel along the surface of the table. The net is at a height that so that those players with various degrees of sight do not have an advantage over blind players. Swish is either played as a doubles or singles competition. The game can be played from one game to the best of five, and the first to eleven or the advantage of 2 after eleven.1 swish ball with 28 holes containing 4 metal bellsrecreation, swish

Large metal cow bell with metal cylinder.rural industry, agriculture

This cricket ball is made of cane wicker and was used in cricket games with visually impaired players by people who lived or were educated at the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind from the 1920's through till 1972. It is a circular shape made of plaited strips of woven natural cane and is lighter than a conventional cricket ball. The hollow center of the ball contains pieces of twisted metal pieces which rattle as the ball is moved to aid players in tracking the ball's movement. The stumps also had bells attached so fielders knew when the batsman was out. Blind cricket was invented in Melbourne in 1922 when two blind factory workers started playing a game using a tin can containing rocks. The game soon gained popularity and the Victorian Blind Cricketers' Association was formed. Mr William Paterson, a volunteer worker and advocate for blind people for over 60 years, was instrumental in acquiring and developing the sports ground and clubhouse in Glenferrie Road Kooyong, Victoria on behalf of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind (now called Vision Australia). In 1928 play began on the world's first sports ground for blind cricketers, in the first official blind cricket match. Blind cricket is now played internationally. This particular cricket ball was awarded to William Paterson Esq in 1928 in recognition of his support in establishing the world's first blind cricket ground in Kooyong. On the front of this ball is attached a small metal crest with an inscription: 'Presented to W.H. Paterson, Esq as a token of esteem for his interest in Blind cricket being the first ball bowled on the cricket ground for Blind Kooyong 7. 4.28'.1 wicker cricket ball with metal shield attached and metal bells in the hollow centre'Presented to W.H. Paterson, Esq / as a token of esteem for his/ interest in Blind cricket/ being the first ball bowled /on the cricket /ground for Blind /Kooyong / 7. 4.28'. recreation, cricket, awards

Sheep Bells, we believe were imported by HOLDEN and FROST ca1910 used in agriculture c19105 small metal bells of various sizes attached with twine to be hung around the necks of sheepsheep bells, agriculture

These bells were used at dinner table for calling kitchen staff.Ornamental metal counter bell

Silver-coloured metal bell-shaped pin gauge with holes of various sizes, each one with a different number. Reverse is blank.

A few Alfred nurses who trained in the 1880's and 1890's presented this bell, on August 3, 1931, to the Alfred Hospital Nurses League. List of names Emma F. Rice (Graduated 1888) E.M. Farie-Wright (1888), J.May (1891), Rosa J.M.Snodgrass (1897), Florence B.Lloyd-Wilson (1891) Agnes Dale-Smith (1891) Annie Russell (1889) Annie E.H.Thomson (1892)The Nurses League was founded in 1918 for 'nurses to socialize and exchange ideas'. The League was very active and the social events notoriously noisy. The bell was presented in 1931 with a note, 'hoping it will be useful and also to show warm appreciation of our very pleasant Reunions from a few of the Trainees of the Eighties and Nineties'. The thought was to help bring the gatherings to order long enough to make announcements. It has been used extensively for this purpose over the years and most recently, at the League's centenary lunch in 2018.A small, engraved electroplated nickel silver metal bell. A double rim around the base and leaf shaped handle with graded spaces along the length of the handle.'Presented to the Alfred Hospital Nurses League from a Few Trainees of the Eighties & Nineties.' engraved on front of body of bell. EPNS at top of back of handlehand bell, alfred nurses hospital league

Livestock bells were once used extensively throughout the Australian countryside. The first ones were imported from England and America, but gradually local blacksmiths started turning out their own bells. These bells were used on a leader in a bullock team or on other stock so they could be easily located.A very corroded metal bullock bell with a handle and a small round gong.bullock-bell rural-industry livestock

1 blue case labelled MEDETRON containing; 1 power unit including volume, 1 elastic belt clip, 1 stethoscope, 1 metal bell with connecting plug, 1 black drum piece"Medetron Electronic Stethoscope". Made in Japan. Labelled "School of Nursing"electronic stethescope

Used in the district by Mr Thom.Very heavy metal cow bell with rectangular base.Low ringing sound.Hanging loop at the top broken.Kelleher.cow bell, dairy

This bell was rung by the Sisters of Mercy at their School, Convent and Orphanage in the 1880's until replaced by an address system. This is the original school bell of Sacred Heart College.Metal, hand rung bell, with wooden handle. bell, sisters, mercy, convent, school, orphanage, newtown, geelong, sacred heart

Light metal cow bell with oval shaped base, rusted metal with hanging loop on top.Typical pleasant ringing sound.None.

Used in agriculture to identify location of stock ca 1910Metal cow bell, we believe was imported by HOLDEN and FROST ca1910 Small rectangular bell , metal clanger, metal holder on topagriculture, stock bell, c1910

Used in agriculture ca 1910We believe it was imported by HOLDEN and FROST for agricultural use ca 1910Metal open ended bell shape,belt loop on top,wooden clanger within.agriculture, c1910