This cigarette or pipe lighter was in use in the mid 1900's when the majority of users were men. Ladies did smoke but mainly not in "public" The activity was still regarded as a male activity. Middle to Upper "Class" of women nearly always had a gentleman "at hand" that would "light up" her cigarette. This was seen as a "social" activity only but later in the mid 1900's onward it was quite acceptable for both sexes to "smoke" at anytime.This type of lighter was male orientated due to the degree of lighting the flint with the horizontal movement required a strong thumb action across the lighting wheel. It is significant to rural areas such as the Kiewa Valley as the majority of men (especially during and after World War II) regarded smoking as a way to ease off the "tension" of hard work. The socio-economics of the Australian work place changed after the emancipation of women in the "workforce" after the World War II depleted the male workforce for the duration of the War and changed the Australian ethics of women in all aspects of both city and rural working "so called" male only occupations.This Roller Beacon lift arm cigarette/pipe lighter has a chrome plated brass shell and is fueled by petrol. To operate this lighter you lift the "snuffer" arm(long roller lift arm) exposing the horizontal external flint tube, then scrape the flint wheel to create a spark (to light the wick) from the adjacent flint(resting on the brass ignition wheel).At the base to the left of the "filler" screw "PATENT No. 485037, 818155" underneath "REG. DES. N" on the filler screw "ROLLER REG" underneath "TRADE MARK". To the right of the "filler", "THE ROLLER BEACON MADE IN ENGLAND"early hand lighters, smoking in the 1930's, cigarette lighter, cigarette, tobacco

Built by Aveling & Porter Ltd., Rochester, Kent, England Builder’s Number 11629 of 1923 Weight 10 Tons Used by the South Melbourne Council in road construction between 1926 and 1963 Aveling and Porter was a British agricultural engine and steam roller manufacturer. Thomas Aveling and Richard Thomas Porter entered into partnership in 1862, developed a steam engine three years later in 1865. The company became the largest manufacturer of steam rollers in the world. Industrial Steam Roller - Road Construction, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Aveling & Porter 10 ton F type Steam Roller with roof and rear tool box Builders Number 11629 Aveling & Portersouth melbourne, puffing billy, steam roller, aveling and porter, puffing billy museum, road construction, road steam

Domestic dressmaking- Maternity JacketC 1952 Vogue Pattern No. 7693 sizes 12-20 7-piece pattern Maternity jacket - blouse Double breasted closing Vogue Patterndomestic dressmaking, maternity jacket

- Example of C1960's child's clothing - Example of C 1960's domestic sewing patternC 1960's - Butterick Sewing Pattern No. 4726 size 6 - Modified child's tent dress - sleeveless example - short sleeve, roller collar exampleVarious, some instructions, fabric requirements on reversedressmaking, sewing pattern

Domestic Dressmaking - one piece dressC1957 Vogue Pattern No. 9106 Size 12 One-piece Dress Above elbow sleeve or short sleeve Large bow at neckline Plain or patterned materialVogue patterndomestic dressmaking, one-piece dress

Domestic dressmaking "Little Red Riding Hood Cloak"C 1950's Pauline's paper pattern No. 2023 size 2-6 for Girls' red Riding Hood cloak 3-piece patternPauline Reliable paper Patterndomestic dressmaking, little red riding hood cloak

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It contains patterns for a knitting machine, using Riverhart yarns.RIVERHART / HOME KNITTING MACHINE YARNS / 3 Ply / Pattern Book / No 3 / Pattern No. / Q3-9 / Pattern No. / Q3-7 / Pattern No. / Q3-8machine knitting, riverhart yarns

Domestic dressmaking - bride & bridesmaid dressesc 1950's Butterick Paper Pattern No. 6781 size 14 White paper pattern - bride & bridesmaid dresses i. figure following -sweet heart neckline, jutting peplum ii. floor length gown iii. Ballerina bridesmaid dress, short sleeves 10 pieces pattern Butterick Paper Pattern No. 6781domestic dreemaking, bridal dresses

The Procession of floats travelled from the Eltham Shopping Centre to Eltham Lower Park on Saturday 10th April as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations program. A steam Roller and diesel roller. One of a series of three photgraphs. Participants in the parade included the Eltham Film Society, Scout group, Eltham volunteer fire brigade, riders on horses and horse and carts. A cowley roller from the Melbourne Steam traction engine club and a McDonald roller represented Eltham Shire Council in the 19th and 20th centuries. Another float includes a bark hut with trailer representing pioneers with a banner reading "The trues heroes our pioneers". Eltham Village is under construction by H.M. Keast & Sons, Master Builders. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, centenary celebrations, parade floats, parade, diesel roller, steam roller, h & m keast & sons, eltham village, main road, eltham, melbourne steam traction club

A book of 64 pages including patterns, diagrams and information. The cover features different colours of spun wool and the organisation's logo.This book is a collection of favourite handspun patterns and recipes gathered together during the first 10 years of the Albury/Wodonga Hand-weavers and Spinners Guild, 1970 to 1980. Many of the patterns are completely original creations and therefore had never before been published. Other patterns were derived from old commercial patterns, and altered to suit handspun wool or the article being constructed. This book is the culmination of several months of research by a dedicated group of crafts-women within the Guild who have carefully re-checked all the patterns. Some of the garments had been awarded major prizes in the Annual National Woolcraft Festival, which is held mid-year in Albury for many years. The Albury/Wodonga Hand-weavers and Spinners Guild is still in operation in 2026.albury wodonga spinners, albury wodonga community groups, knitting patterns, wool spinners

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was published by the Australian Wool Corporation to be given away with the magazine "Family Circle". It contains patterns for crocheted toy sheep, as well as knitting patterns for womens, mens and childrens garments.PURE NEW WOOL / Your / Family Knitting / with wool / Pattern Book / 11 Patterns for all your Family / from Family Circle and / The Australian Wool Corporation.knitting handicrafts - history crochet, family circle australian wool corporation, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet

This pattern was purchased from Lincraft store, Greensborough Plaza. The store has now closed. Pattern envelope is stamped with store name.Dressmaker's pattern, unused. Tissue paper pattern pieces in coloured envelope.Stamped with "Lincraft Greensborough".lincraft greensborough, butterick, greensborough plaza

The Number 2 Steamroller was used in public road building in Kew.It replaced the first Council steamroller which was used between 1915 and 1932.Rare photograph of a Kew City Council piece of road making machinerySmall black and white photograph of a steamroller used by the City of Kew in road construction from the 1930s to the 1950s.Reverse of photo: "KCC No 2 Roller 607S". Accompanying note: "20/3/84 Gift to the Society from Mr [?] who was K.C.C. [Kew City Council] driver of this "monster". Kew City Council No.2 Roller. Used in street construction 1950. Roller probably 1930 era."road construction - kew (vic), no.2 steamroller, steamrollers - kew (vic)

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced in the UK by Patricia Roberts, a knitting designer who brought out a range of her own wools and designed patterns using them.PATRICIA ROBERTS / knitting pattern book no. 8 / price 1.85knitting handicrafts - history, patricia roberts knitting, knitting, handicrafts - history

Paper patterns have been used by dressmakers and home sewers throughout the 20th century and are still used today.The Kwik Sew company has been making patterns since 1967 and is now part of the McCall Pattern Company, a multi-national company based in U.S.A. Bargain Box Fabrics, situated at 116 Lava Street, Warrnambool, sold patterns and materials in the 1980s and early 1990sThis pattern item is of minor interest as coming from a local Warrnambool shop. It may be useful for display. This is a paper envelope containing the instructions and cut-out material for making a child’s pants and top outfit. The envelope contains six loose items.‘Pattern 2074, Kwik Sew’ Stamp- ‘Bargain Box Fabrics , 11 6 Lava Street, Warrnambool, 3280, Phone, (055) 614055’ bargain box fabrics, kwik sew patterns

Dress patterns for making dresses.Dress pattern in white paper sleeve with picture of long black dress and a short patterned red dress on front. Titled 'Very Easy Vogue Patterns' No 9922. Size 161/2 Bust 99cm. Aust $4.00, N.Z $3.50. On back states the amount of materials required to make. Inside is pattern pieces.As above.dressmaking, vogue dress pattern

Dress pattern for making dressesDress pattern in off-white paper sleeve. Picture of model in red laccie pattern and model in grey dress and wearing a hat. Vogue Pattern No. 8843 - 60 c., 38 Bust 41 Hip Size 20. Australian price 4/4 with Sales Tax. Back has amounts of material needed. Inside is pattern pieces.As abovedressmaking, vogur, dress pattern

Dress pattern for making dresses1961 C Vogue pattern No. 4221 size 14 Dress pattern in white paper sleeve with pictures of red dress, white patterned dress with jacket, pink dress and black dress with jacket Vogue Special Design. $1.50 / 7/-As abovedressmaking, vogue, women's fashion

Dress pattern for making dresses1980 c Dress pattern in white paper sleeve with picture of red patterned dress and white dress with pale red trim. Very Easy Vogue Patterns No. 9769 size 14. Hand written "Celia" Aust. $3-50 N.Z. $3-00.As abovedressmaking, vogue, women's fashion

Jelbart Road Roller property of Northcote Council, circa 1930. This roller was manufactured in Ballarat by Jelbarts, whose foundry was located in Mair Street.jelbart, ballarat, mair street, manufacturing, road roller, northcote, foundry

Jelbart Road Roller property of Northcote Council, circa 1930. This roller was manufactured in Ballarat by Jelbarts, whose foundry was located in Mair Street.jelbart, ballarat, mair street, manufacturing, foundry, northcote, road roller

Dress patterns for making dresses.Dress pattern in white paper sleeve with picture of model in white dress with hat and model with pink dress. 'Very Easy Vogue Patterns" No. 7684 Size 14. Aust $4.25 N.Z. $3.75. On back is the amount of materials required to make the dress. Inside is pattern pieces.dressmaking, vogue, dress patterns

Jelbart Road Roller property of Shire of Frankston and Hastings circa 1930. This roller was manufactured in Ballarat by Jelbarts, whose foundry was located in Mair Street. jelbart, road roller, mair street, manufacturing, foundry, frankston, hasting, ballarat

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Dress patterns for children's clothingSimplicity Pattern No. S25 size 4 3/6 Children's dress pattern in off-white paper sleeve with pictures of four children with smocking on top of dresses. Dresses in red, yellow, red striped and white spotted 'No Exchange' on envelopeAs abovedressmaking, simplicity, children's clothing, smocking

Dress patterns for making coats1957 Vogue Pattern no. S-4824 $1-00 Size 12 Bust 32 Hip 34 Dress pattern in white paper sleeve with pictures of red coat and black coat Vogue Special Design Back has 130558 Number As abovedressmaking, vogue, women's fashion

Pencil on paper student's technical drawings Turf Roller: .1) Assembly .2) Details - frame .3) - .4) Details technical drawing, mechanical engineering

Domestic dress pattern Ladies dressVogue paper pattern No. 736 Ladies dress - long sleeves, belt Size 20 - 88 Bust 41 HipVogue Couturier Design No. 736dressmaking, ladies dress

Pencil on paper student's technical drawings Turf Roller: .1) General assembly .2) Transmission .3) Frame .4) Manilla folder with design specs technical drawing, turf roller, engineering design