MOFFAT VIRTUE metal shearing comb with ten points.MOFFAT VIRTUE metal shearing comb.MOFFAT VIRTUE/ "JET"shearing

Head & Shoulders sepia portrait. Moffat 125 Princess St Edinburgh printed on front. Captioned written reverse 'Nina Dahlsens 10/11/88 from Jack'Moffat 125 Princess St Edinburghphotograph, person, male

Black & White studio photograph. Standing female aged approx mid thirties. Printed on Front. Moffat, 125 Princess St Edinburgh. Period bustled dress ,hat, gloves bracelets. Choker and brooch at neck.Moffat, 125 Princess St, Edinburghphotograph, person, female

Arthur Henry Miers played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Testimonial from Moffats, Grocers & Provision Merchants; 137 Glenferrie Rd; Glenferrie re Arthur Miers; dated 1 May 1916arthur henry miers, moffats, grocers & provision merchants

Moffat Virtue No 9 shearing handpiece with GRAZCOS label. Handpiece has duck feet yokes and grit proof nut equivilent to Lister design. Missing rear leather retaining ring. C.1892, used up until the 1950's.from/GRAZCOS/ CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED/ 90 WILLIAM STREET MELBOURNE Moffat Virtue No 11shearing, grazcos co-operative limited

Photo of Dennis Moffatphoto, army

Dennis Moffat. Photo & medals / badgespicture, 2015, army

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people 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. Maria Theresa Author: Mary Maxwell Moffat Publisher: Methuen Co Ltd Date: 1911Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 MAR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Museumwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, maria theresa, mary maxwell moffat

Official handbook of Rutherglen Scotland, 1973-74 edition. Presented to a relative of the donor while visiting there in 1974.60 page booklet with colour photograph on cover, Pages inside include numerous black and white photographs of Rutherglen Scotland and introduction to the town. Also included are numerous advertisements for local businesses.Written on inside of front cover: "With the Compliments of Provost. H.V. Moffat. 18/7/74" rutherglen scotland, royal burgh of rutherglen

Pamphlet in Malaysian with interpretation in English. Pamphlet is orange with black print. Interpretation is yellow with black print. Was distributed over Borneo during WWII asking local people for their assistance to aid USA planes in distress. Framed with cream border & brown inner edge. Brown wooden frame with glass front, fawn paper backing with wire hanging strap. Printed below interpretation: “PRESENTED BY 440502 CPL J W MOFFAT NO 4 R.A.A.F. AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION SQUADRON” pamphlet, usa, planes

This item is representative of formal gentlemen's dress in the latter part of the 19th century/early 20th century.Man's top hat, black velour with ribbon around base. Brown leather and cream silk inner. With cover - bright red top hat keeper.Made expressly for Robertson & Moffat. Burke St East Melb. Inside - 7 1/8 YL/021/-hat costume-men headwear top-hat

Painted by Miss Nell cameron, daughter James and Jean (nee Moffat) Cameron.This painting has aesthetic significance and shows the skill and craftmanship of the women of the early settler families.A piece of rectangular tin curled on each end. Painted green background with white roses, yellow stamens and green and brown leaves.MRcameron-nell painting art tin

Correspondence (1980) re Presentation Tray to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moffat, Ravenswood. Tray acknowledges ''their genial hospitality and many estimable qualities''. Presented to Moffat in 1884 on their departure to Ballarat. The tray is inscribed with the names of some 45 members of the Sandhurst community of the day. Enquiry re places and names mentioned on the tray came from Jules L Tardent (of Gold Coast) via the City of Bendigo who had received the enquiry in first instance. Reply from Hon Sec of BHS provides brief information re 13 of the names and states that ''to our knowledge there are relatives of the above in the district''.person, family, moffat, mr. t. crabbe, r. c. wilson, j.h. teague & co, j. ellison, w.p. simpson, j robertson, c. reade, j. crowley, h. trumble, e. hinchliff, c. cordner, j.g. weddell, t. putnam. j.g. pickles, o. randall, j. hatton.

Postcard and thank you note for an evening and Hamlet from Moffat to Patricia Davies. National Gallery of Victoria postcard depicting Australian Blue Day in September 1986 painted by Lloyd Rees.

Gippsland Heritage Journal is a journal, produced about every nine - twelve months, for those interested in regional, local and family history in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. It is compiled by Meredith Fletcher, Debbie Squires and Linda Barraclough and includes a diverse range of articles, both academic and non-academic. Since No.24 it has been a partially refereed journal. This copy was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. This item is a useful reference tool on the history of Gippsland.A 64 pp magazine, titled Gippsland Heritage Journal No 13 (December 1992). It cost $7.00. The front cover is blue with a b/w photograph of Ellen Hood and Sarah Moffat from a post card produced by Howard Bulmer about 1915. The magazine contains photographs, articles on the history of Gippsland,book-gippsland-heritage-journal gippsland-history

This image depicts the same area - if at a different angle - as VEMUP0008, which dates from 1907, and VEMUP0694, which dates from 1909. Most buildings in VEMUP0008 are also in this image, but there are some in that on which are not visible here - though they may simply be out of frame. There also appear to be less trees than in the 1907 photograph, appearing somewhat more similar to 1909. In 1908, a large bushfire threatened Emerald, putting Archibald & Moffatt's store at risk (with it igniting and being put out several times) alongside many other buildings in and around town - and destroying the town's church. It is possible this photograph was taken not long after that fire, in the early 1910s. It is also possible it was instead from earlier than this, but the telegraph line clearly visible in this photograph don't appear to be visible in the 1907 and 1909 pictures (though these pictures are also unclear. Tentatively I would date this to the early 1910s.This image forms part of the record of the historical development of Emerald.This item is a black and white photograph printed on glossy photo paper. The reverse features printed technical information, Fujifilm logos, and a handwritten accession number. The image depicts an unsealed road with a shop on the foreground on the right; a telegraph line runs across the right side of the road, and a gas lamppost stands in front of the shop. There are more buildings in the background on the left. Four individuals are standing in front of the store on the right. That store has a sign printed on the side facing the camera.Obverse, Lower Left: "EMERALD" Obverse, Sign in Image: "ARCHIBALD & MOFFAT / GROCERS" Reverse, Printed Technical Information: "J9505398 2/6 <> 00000002.jpg / JOB3819505398 Emerald early 2.jpg Kevin+"1910s, emerald, commerce, archibald & moffatt

The Kettle Drum Drenching Gun was invented and predominately used in the 1940s and 1950s. This Drench Gun was constructed by Moffat-Virtue Ltd, an Australian company formed by John Moffat and William Wright Virtue. Moffat-Virtue Ltd were a Sydney company whose products, including windmills and shearing machinery, were well known in rural NSW throughout the mid twentieth century. The company was taken over by Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd in June 1966 (Rudder, G 2020). The Drench Gun was likely used to drench sheep with carbon tetrachloride for internal parasite control. These guns were widely used in Australia. There were problems with the product, however, which contributed to its demise. On hot days and if the sheep struggled while being drenched, some fluid would go into the wind-pipe and into the lungs of the sheep, sometimes with fatal results. At times nearly one-third of a flock could be found dead. Inexperienced operators, overdose and weather were often blamed for the deaths (Davidson, K 2012). A brass drenching kettle consisting of a brass bowl and a detachable plunger mechanism. The plunger is alloy and the handle has a hinge to create suction to spray liquid out the brass nozzle.Moffatt-Virtue Limited 3841 C V ROBERTS/ PATENTEE Pest Arrestorsheep - diseases sheep - parasites

This photograph depicts Emerald Main Street in 1907, still unpaved and traversed by horses more than cars. Mr. W. Moffat's general store is in the background on the right. The year after this photograph was taken, bushfires would threaten Moffat's store, (along with other stores and homes, on top of the church and the railway sleepers) which was ignited several times but not destroyed. According to Old Ferntree Gully Shire History, the man in the horsecart is David Charman, early Emerald resident and namesake of Charman Avenue. This is a copy of an original; part of a stamp on an older copy is cut off in the top right of the photograph. Additionally, another copy of this photograph is in our collection.This photograph captures a much earlier Emerald Main Street, almost unrecognisable today.A black and white photograph at the center of a labelled card backing. The photograph depicts a wide dirt road, with a horse and cart traversing the center of the road. There are buildings - mostly shops - on either side, amidst trees. A hill rises in the background.Top: "Main Street, Emerald" Bottom: "1907"emerald, 1900s, commerce

The Moffateers were a surfing club established by Ma and Pa Bendall at Moffats beach on the sunshine coast of Queensland. The 12 Plus badges were presented to members that were deemed to have surfed waves over 12 feet with confidence and control.Green felt pennant and Green felt patch with cream screen printed details Printed in cream "Moffateers 12 Plus"surfing, big surf, caloundra, ma bendall, pa bendall, surfing pennant, moffats beach

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Celebrations: Audrey Moffat sent in some Bendigo Addy memorabilia. It's an invitation received by her late husband, Frank, to the Addy centenary celebrations. Frank ran the gamut of journalism at the Addy and went on to work in Melbourne and Sydney, and as an editor in Glen Innes and Dubbo. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

The Woolshed of Lake Boloke Station, 1894. The woolshed was built by Robert Patterson but at this time was owned by the Moffat family. Identified persons in the photograph are Neil Graham, Dave Sago (with beard, seated centre) and Bill Pitkethly. "Boloke" is a local aboriginal word meaning 'lake'.lake boloke station, woolshed, patterson, moffat, graham, sago, pitkethly

Colour postcard, No. 60717. of the view looking west from Swanston St along Bourke St. c1900 with two cable car sets in the view. Has the Leviathan store on the left, Town Hall, Robertson & Moffat and the Vander? Plugge? Hotel on the right. A Policeman is on duty and a man sweeping the roadway into a pan.Yields information about the view along Bourke St from Swanston St,Postcard - colour with divided back, used with two Victorian 1/2d stamps on the rear.Handwritten note and date stamp.trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st

Produced by the VCE Consultative Committee: Women's Art Register in 1991 at a time when art courses in secondary schools had little material to use in relation to Australian women artists. An invaluable resource for secondary school teachers to broaden the scope of student knowledge about women artist's and thereby offer alternative role models for art students. This slide kit and booklet is a comprehensive, practical resource which provides a rare snapshot of women's art practices in the early 1990s. It is an excellent resource for research and teaching purposesKit containing 74 page booklet and 36 slides, activities, artist's comments and other source materials. Published in 1991 by the Women's Art Register. Artists include Elizabeth Gower, Sally Smart, Wendy Stavrianos, Pam Hallandal, tori de Mestre, Lyn Moore, Deborah Halpern, Tracey Moffat & Jill Orr. Cover image by Jill Orr, 'Walking on Planet Earth'elizabeth gower, sally smart, wendy stavrianos, pam hallandal, tori de mestre, lyn moore, deborah halpern, tracey moffat & jill orr.

The building at 94 Merri St is amongst the earliest buildings in Warrnambool. It was possibly constructed before 1854 and maybe as early as 1848. The original building consisted of four main rooms under a hip roof. The outer walls were masonry , apparently rubble The Heritage Council indcate that on the balance of probabilities this was the general store of Richard Osbourne and John Moffat Chisholm built in 1847-48.The building at 94 Merri Street had historical and architectural significance to the state of Victoria. It was a rare example of surviving, pre separation building with associated interest in its materials and components It is associated with Richard Osbourne who founded the Warrnambool Examiner(1851_1889) and the town’s first historian. Architecturally, the significance of the house lay in the hand -wrought timber framing. All the major timbers in this building had been hand sawn. The Gold rush of the 1850’s saw this process mechanised. A kitchen fireplace in the rear skillion included a large block of Merri Creek Mudstone, a combination of “tufa” and clay that was used in the Warrnambool District as an excellent substitute for fire bricks. The house was demolished in 2011 and items of significance were salvaged, this brick being one. While some bricks were imported, there is evidence that there were a number of brick burning businesses in operation around this time. However it is difficult to ascertain to which group this brick belongs. Red clay rectangular brick. Contains some small gravel like material, possibly ferrous buckshot, grey mortar remnants on side and diagonal crack along one side.warrnambool, 94 merri street, richard osbourne, john moffat chisholm, hand sawn timber, brick, building materials

The "Ammoniaphone" was developed by Dr. Carter Moffat in 1870 as an instrument to replicate the fresh Italian air and its qualities that seemed to assist with Italian vocalists. The Ammoniaphone was filled at both ends with a mixture of ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and peppermint oil, and the user inhaled the chemicals from the small tube in the centre. According to Dr. Moffatt, the Ammoniaphone was benefical to public speakers, Parliamentarians, vocalists, as well as assisting with bronchitis and consumption.Important to the collection due to its rarity and historical significance, as well as medical research capability.A long metal tube into which ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and peppermint oil were placed. The user inhaled the chemicals through the small tube in the centre of the object. It was thought to improve the voice through the inhalation of "artificial Italian air". Comes with the original box and instruction booklet."Medical Battery Co. 52 Oxford Street, London W"medical, quackery, voice alteration, consumption, ammoniaphone