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The Royal Children's Hospital Archives
Functional object, Conversion table of pounds and ounces to kilograms
... Conversion table of pounds and ounces to kilograms ...Framed chart showing the conversion of ounces and pounds to kilograms -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Glass, Measuring Cups, Early to mid 20th century
These measuring glasses would have been used by chemists and doctors for measuring ingredients for medicines and medical preparations. They could also have been used in households. One of the measurements is the drachm which was a unit of weight and a unit of volume (fluid dram) which was an apothecary measurement equivalent to 60 grains or one-eighth of an ounce. Glass measuring containers such as these could still be in use today but plastic containers are also used. These two glasses are of interest as examples of medicine measuring containers used in the 19th and 20th centuries. They will be useful for display. These are two identical clear glass containers used for measuring medicines. The measurements for tablespoons, teaspoons, ounces and drachms are marked on the side of the glass. One glass has a small chip on the upper rim. ‘Table, Tea, Ounces, Drachms’ 19th and 20th century medicine, history of warrnambool, measuring glass, medicine glass -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Glass, baby feeding bottle, c1950
A baby bottle is a bottle with a rubber or latex teat attached so that baby can drink directly from it by sucking on the teat. It is typically used by infants and young children ,when a mother does not breastfeed, to feed infant formula, expressed breast milk or paediatric electrolyte solution. Australian Glass Manufacturers produced glass bottles for pharmacy, brewery, dairy and domestic use 1913 – 1970 . Melbourne Glass Bottle Works Co Pty Ltd Registered in Victoria in 1903 amalgamated with the Waterloo Glass Bottle Works Ltd in 1915 to form Australian Glass Manufacturers Company, Limited. .Melbourne Glass Bottle Works Spotswood 1872- 1970 comprising a complex of buildings constructed between 1880 and 1940, (at Booker Street, Douglas Parade, 2-38 Hudson Road, Raleigh Street and Simcock Avenue, Spotswood ) originally made bottles for druggists Felton Grimwade before it was sold to the State Government by US multinational, OI glass manufacturers. . The Baby feeding bottle has graduated markings in 1- 6 ounces which shows that it was made prior to the introduction of Decimal Currency in Australia 14/2/1966. A clear glass feeding bottle. It is 'banana shaped' and open both ends with graduated measurements - 1-6 ouncesAGEE/ THE PERFECT FEEDING BOTTLE / OUNCES 1-6* bottles, feeding bottles, infants, breastfeeding, moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond cheltenham, glass, australian glass manufacturing company ltd, decimal currency, imperial measurements, ounces, milk, dairy, baby formulae, -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Jug
White enamelled metal jug with blue rim and handle, liquid quantities marked inside for 2 pints and 40 ounces.Liquid quantities marked inside for 2 pints and 40 ounces. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Medicine Glass, ca. 1887 to early 20th century
This small medicine glass has ho manufacturer's or owner's marks. It has no side seams, the base is slightly concave, the embossed inscriptions are inside the glass, the clear glass has slight imperfections and ripples, and the glass is slightly opaque below the lip; these features point to the glass being blown into a mould, partially set, and spun between that mould and an internal mould that had the embossing on it, called a turn-mould process. The lip was then ground to be smooth. The process was patented in 1887 with the title of "Mold for blowing turned bottles".This medicine glass is significant as an example of medical equipment that has a design still used today. It is significant also for having the embossing inside the glass, which was likely produced by the turn-mould method of bottle (and container) making.Medicine glass or dose cup; clear glass with small imperfections and ripples in the glass, no side seams and a slightly concave base. All embossed marks are inside the glass. The imperial measurements are in graduated scales for tablespoons, teaspoons, and ounces and drachmas. "OUNCES DRACHMS" "TABLE TEA"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, medicine glass, measuring glass, dose cup, medicine dispensing, medicine measurement, sambell pharmacy warrnambool, sambell chemist and dentist, internal embossing, glass embossed inside, 20th century chemist, blown glass, two-piece mould, turn-moulded glass, turned bottles -
National Wool Museum
Yarn
Two one ounce skeins of knitting yarn, 50% wool, 50% camelhair.Two one ounce skeins of knitting yarn, 50% wool, 50% camelhair.Made expressly for David Jones Ltd, Sydneyknitting handicrafts textile mills textile mills, knitting, handicrafts, textile mills -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - COTTON WOOL, Greenhaigh's Pty Ltd
Issued to Sergeant Robert G. Jackson posted to Butterworth, Malaysia from 1966-69 as part of field First Aid Kit.Packet in brown in rectangular cubed shape. White paper wrapped around with description of contents written in dark blue writing. Contents of packet one ounce of compressed cotton wool.Written on end and one side "Compressed absorbent cotton wool - 1 ounce"butterworth, medical equipment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Medicine Glass, J.W. Small & Co, early 20th century
This measuring glass for fluids was used mostly used for medicines but could have been used for measuring photography chemicals. The glass was once owned by Dr W R Angus, who practised in Warrnambool in the 20th century. It was donated by members of his family. Dr Angus enjoyed photography amongst other hobbies. The maker, J.W. Small & Co. was a long established camera and photography business Camera Corner, in 270 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. At the 1887 Melbourne Exhibition the company showcased bicycles as well as a wide range of photography equipment including cameras and any other accessories and needs for the amateur photographer. In 1887 the sole proprietor of the business was Mr Herbert Small. The firm offered the service of developing and enlarging pictures. In 1894 the firm advertised as photographic and lantern material manufacturers. There were branches in Adelaide and Sydney also. The company was still in business in the 1920's, when Dr Angus graduated as a doctor and surgeon.The medicine glass is significant for its association with Dr William Roy Angus, who practice medicine in Warrnambool for several decades. He and his wife were heavily involved in the community. Dr Angus was also connected to the maritime history of Warrnambool, being the last Port Medical Officer. The glass is also associated with the Melbourne company J.W. Small &O Co, which was 'long established' in 1887.Medicine glass (dose cup or measuring glass), for measuring fluids. This glass holds 1 fluid ounce. Wide mouth with pouring lip tapers sharply to narrow centre of the base, which has a round flat foot. Black inscriptions are on the side of the glass, showing fluid ounces and fluid drachmas. An opaque label on the back shows maker details. The other side has a label. The glass was made in England for the Australian company J.W. Small & Co. It is part of the W R Angus Collection. "FLUID OUNCES" "FLUID DRACHMS" "MADE IN ENGLAND / FOR / J.W. SMALL & CO / MELBOURNE, SYDNEY AND ADELAIDE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, measuring glass, dose cup, medical equipment, medicine glass, medication administration, w.r. angus, j.w. small & co, fluid measurment, photography equipment -
Greensborough Historical Society
Scales, Young Atom, Postage scales, 1950s
... ounces ...These scales were used to weigh the outgoing mail at the SEC (State Electricity Commission) premises in Main Street Greensborough.This item is significant as it demonstrates a by-gone method of weighing mail. It is also significant as it uses pre-metric measurements, placing its age before 1966.Metal scales on timber base, 4 brass weights.Each weight is inscribed with its weight - 1/2, 1, 2 and 4 ounces.scales, ounces, postage, mail, sec, state electricity commission, greensborough -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Weights, Penny weights x 6, Early 20th century
Troy weight is a system of units of mass used for weighing precious metals and gemstones. The items here have no known provenance or donor.These items have no local significance and are useful for display onlyThese are six troy weights – 4 ounces, 2 ounces, I ounce, ½ ounce, ¼ ounce, ¼ ounce. They are brass and circular in shape and have ridged edges so that they fit one on top of the other. They are all slightly discoloured. The smallest ¼ ounce weight is different in shape and has a small brass knob on top.‘4 oz troy, 2 oz troy, 1 oz troy, ½ oz troy, ¼ oz troy, ¼ troy’ Old cataloguing number etched on all of the weights – ‘1499’ troy weights, warrnambool -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Letter Scale, Ca. early 20th century
This handheld portable pendulum quadrant scale was used to weigh small paper items such as letters and documents, powdered chemicals or metals like gold, and animal fleece samples. This mechanical scale can weigh up to a maximum of 10 ounces, which is about 285 grams or one-and-a-half cups of brown sugar. The operator holds the scale’s ring and connects the item to be weighed onto the wire clip. The weight of the item causes the pendulum to pivot, and the scale measures the weight of the object, indicated by the arrow. This scale belonged to Dr William Roy Angus and is now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus, 1901-1970, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Force. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This letter scale is the only one of its type in our collection. It is an example of objects belonging to Dr. W. R. Angus, 1901-1970, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Letter scale, a handheld quadrant fixed pendulum scale made from silver-plated metal. This small weighing instrument is shaped like a quarter-circle with a metal ring, a fixed pendulum counterweight and a decorative pivoting arrow indicator. A hanger clip is attached to a short arm of the scale. Measurements are embossed on the arc of the circle, labelled in ounces (oz) and ranging from 0 to 10 at unequal distances apart. The scale is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.Scale measurements, "OZ" (ounces), "0 /14 1/2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, mira hospital, w.r. angus collection, scale, weighing instrument, measure weight, postal scale, chemist scale, letter, weigh, post, office, quadrant scale, letter scale, handheld, portable, mechanical scale, pendulum scale, fixed balance scale -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, Shire of Stawell Weights & Measures Masses from one ounce to 7 lb
One ounce, two ounce, 4 ounce, eight ounce, one pound, two pound, four pound, and seven pound. Stored in Grey wooden box with hinged lid with nickel claspStamp 1950stawell, standards -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Medical
This bottle was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950's specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Clear glass Baby's Feeding Formula bottle with a gauge on 2 faces - 1 with mls and 1 with ounces. The bottle holds 240 ml and 8 ounces. The third side also has heavy embossing as has the base. The base is rectangular with curved corners. The sides are straight with a gradual taper to a narrow neck which has a heavy lip on it (for the teat).Front: At the top 240 ml, 200, 150, 100, 50 with horizontal lines marking every 10 ml. downwards. Side: 8.7.6.5.4.3.2.1. with a horizontal line in between each number and 'ounces' along side of this gauge. Other side: 'Agee /Pyrex / Feeder' (cursive writing with word in middle printed) Base: Common Seal / IS 998 / 7baby's feeding bottle, formula bottle, hospital -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Cup, Chemist Measure cup
This measuring container would have been used by chemists, doctors and nurses to accurately measure a tablespoonful of medicine or other liquid or substance equivalent to half an ounce in weight. It could also have been used in households for the same purpose. It would have been in use in the 19th century and perhaps the first six decades of the 20th century. Today glass or plastic containers would be used. This container, although damaged, is of interest as an example of the type of measuring container used by chemists and doctors in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It has no known local provenance but will be useful for display. This is a cream-coloured ceramic medicine measuring container. It will hold half an ounce or a tablespoonful. It is circular in shape, tapering down from the top to the bottom. It has a rim at the top which is cracked and partly broken away. ‘½ oz. To Lower Rim (a tablespoonful)’ chemists in warrnambool, history of warrnambool, medical aids, ceramic medicine glass -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Baby Feeding Bottle
Graduated in tablespoons and ounces.Lactogen -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1990's
Small Gold Medallion 1/200 Ouncestawell -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Baby weighing scales, Seca
Cream painted stand with a moving sprung table top attached. On top of the table sits a woven cane basket with a wooden base. The top edge of the basket is is plaited cane and painted gold. The other cane is painted white. It is lined with a piece of white towelling on which the baby would lie. Attached on the side of the base is a notched metal bar which has a sliding metal weight so the bar will balance. It is marked with 2, 4, 6, 8 etc up to 30 lb and a smaller upper bar measures ounces. There is a framed pamphlet hanging above the scales with instructions for using the scales.Ounce measures 0, 4, 8, 12, 1 (pound) Made in Germany 24767. Triangle shape with the word Seca inside -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Trench Art
6 inch 12lb 10 ounce engraved as a lighthousemiscellaneous, ww2, ran -
South West Healthcare
Kruse's Fluid Magnesia, D.H.A (Laboratories) Pty Ltd, Medicines, 20th Century
http://www.fgb.com.au/natural-products?id=36:extralife-kruses-fluid-magnesia&catid=6Tinted glass bottle with 8 fl ounce capacity."KRUSE'S FLUID MAGNESIA" "KRUSES PRIZE MEDAL MAGNESIA"fluid magnesia, medicine -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Measuring Cup, circa 1970's
Used by Valda ArrowsmithGreen plastic eight fluid ounce measuring cup.domestic items, cooking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Baby's Bottle
Glass baby feeding bottle marked in millimetres and ouncesAgee Pirex Feederdomestic items, heating -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Beer Bottle, Bottle Co of Victoria Pty Ltd, 1930-1940s
The subject item was produced for the Carlton and United Breweries, in Melbourne, at one time, almost all breweries in Australia had their own brand of returnable bottle or were members of bottle co-operatives that managed returnable bottles. Instead of being crushed to make new bottles, as happens in most cases today, these returnable bottles were returned to the brewery or bottle co-operative, washed, inspected for cracks and chips and returned to service. An early item giving a snapshot into social history in 1930s - 1940s AustraliaBrown glass beer bottle, 26 fluid ounce capacity, "CUB" raised motif and in small spade motif on shoulder "MBCV" (Melbourne Bottle Company of Victoria)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, bottle, brown glass bottle, cub, melbourne bottle company of victoria, beer bottle 1940s, carlton united breweries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Jug
Used by Myrtle Bennett, Aunt of donor from 1939 to 1998.Green glass jug with pint and ounce measurements calibrated on sidedomestic items, food preparation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Baby's Bottle
Double headed glass baby bottleThe Hygienic Feeder Measurements in Ounces and Tablespoonsdomestic items, infants -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Baby's Bottle
Glass Baby Feeding BottleMeasurements in Ounces Man's Pyrex Branddomestic items, infants -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Measuring Glass
Glass measure for medical doses marked in fluid ounces and fluid dramsFluid Onces and Fluid Drachmsinstruments, measuring -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Beer Glass
Glass used at Blackburn Hotel, Whitehorse Road Blackburn Vic.10 ounce clear beer glass with "Blackburn Hotel" and "10" etched on glassBlackburn Hotel 10blackburn hotel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Jug, 1930 - 1940
Collected from Eastern Emergency NetworkHeavy glass measuring jug with imperial measures from two pints to 40 ounces.1/4 PT - 2 PT; 5 OZ - 40 OZdomestic items, cooking, glass technology, bottles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - MEASURING BOTTLE
Small clear glass bottle with cork stopper and measurements in ounces up one side.W.T & Co Cdomestic equipment, containers, bottle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Gold Scales Weights
Troy ounces are slightly heavier than avoirdupois ounces that we commonly use. 1 troy ounce equals roughly 1 1/8 ounces and is used for the weighing of precious metals and gems. It is believed that the troy ounce dates back to the 16th century to the town of Troyes in Frances. This was a major trading centre for Europe and a standardised for of weights was needed. One troy ounce equalled 480 grains of barley.Four circular Troy weights - three have raised outer edge/lip with weight details imprinted in the centre. Large weight has the number 2 embossed in the middle. Second has the number 1.0 in the middle third has the number 1/2 in the middle. Fourth weight is solid and has a smaller inner circle. All appear to be made out of brass All taper down to smaller base.gold mining, gold mining equipment, gold mining history