Handwritten bound register of ripe pear varieties, identifiable by traced outlines and juice imprints of half a pear, period when ripe - notes in black ink and pencil. Author would have been an employee of Coles' Richmond Nursery. The title states records for 72-73 but some varieties go on to also be recorded in 1874.John Clede? Richmond Nursery Dec 16. 1872. Pears of The Season 1872 -73 In blue ink "To T. Kneen with the compliments of C.F. Cole 18/9/45." Notes throughout in black ink and pencilregister, fruits, pears, fruit varieties, sketches, juice imprints, john clede, richmond nursery, 1872, t.h. kneen, c.f. cole, 1945

A children's toilet product to aide in relief of suffering from chafing caused by nappy rash. A far cry from the present day products as the item has no description of contents. This was before legislation was introduced making the listing of ingredients compulsory.Small cylindrical can for Pears' Precipitated Fuller's Earth. Sides printed with product details. Lid printed with coloured picture of nurse and child.Printed on base of side in black: A & F PEARS, Limited / LONDON and SYDNEYbaby product, a & f pears, tin, sydney, london, printed tin, round tin, children, mothers, nappy rash, powder product, medical, victorian, printing process, font, collectable

Paperback booklet. 50 Easy and Interesting Ways for Serving Apples and Pears Author: Various Contributors Publisher: Australian Apple and Pear Board Date: 1938-1946 Further Information: Highly decorated art deco typography and anthropomorphic advertising art of the 1940s period to the front cover. The spine has a Library label with an inscription.non-fictionThis is a promotional recipe booklet for home cooks the contents lists various recipes using apples and pears in an effort to promote their use in the home kitchen. There are notes for the beginner in cookery, such as peeling thinly and baking apples in a slow oven. The oven settings are for electric ovens, and the page tags suggest apple sandwiches with nuts or chocolate. This publication points to a wartime-era Australian publication from 1939 to 1946.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, 50 easy and interesting ways for serving apples and pears

Black and white photograph. Elspeth Newman (1947) (identified by T.H. Kneen) on a stepladder picking pears.On reverse, "Athol Shmith Studios.....No. 1770A."elspeth newman, stepladder, pears, orchard, student working outside, publicity, athol shmith

Black and white photograph. Female student, Elspeth Newman, empyting pears out of canvas bag, attached to her with a harness, into wooden packing case. Pear tree and wooden ladder behind her.On reverse, Athol Shmith Studio Illustrative Photography 125 Collins Street, Melbourne, C.1. Cent 27. No. 17701 Position E.elspeth newman, pears, canvas bag, packing case, athol shmith studio, students working outside, orchard, pear tree, ladder, publicity

Red hard-covered book, with over a 1000 pages. (See photo for subjects covered in the book)Pears' Shilling Cyclopedia (front cover) (see photo) Pears' Cyclopedia and rulers (back cover) (see photo)book, encyclopedia, reading, information, early 1900's

Black and white photograph of seedling frames under construction. Espaliered pear in background"Frames under construction Aug 1947." E M Gibson 9/6 364 frames, e. m. gibson collection, seedling frames, construction seedling frames, nursery, espaliered pear

Metal talcum powder tin. Front of the tin features a colour image of some violets, inset in a circle, surrounded by the text 'PEARS'S/ VIOLET POWDER/ BEST QUALITY & DELICATELY PERFUMED' . Additional text printed on tin reads 'A. & F. PEARS LTD. SYDNEY'.

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed drawing of nine pairs.art, artwork, pears, horsham campus art collection

Unopened tin of talcum powder. Top of tin carries an image of a nurse with a baby on their knee. Tin label is entitled 'PEARS' PRECIPITATED FULLER EARTH'. The tin has a paper seal with a string - the string is pulled to break the seal.

This is a miniature book and container which was known as ‘the Smallest English Dictionary in the World’. It is a copy of a Dr Johnson dictionary. It was intended to be worn as a locket and sold with an accompanying magnifying glass. It was an advertising feature for the Pears Soap company. This item has no local significance but it is a very interesting one, showing the type of novelty adornment popular in the late Victorian era. This is a miniature book with a red leather cover and 384 pages. The name of the book and the name ‘Pears’ are stamped in gilt on the covers. The book is enclosed in a silver-coloured metal container with a thickened glass window in front to view the title of the book. The glass acts as a magnifier. The container has a hinged closing device. It has a ring at the top to attach the item to a chain or belt. The container is much rusted.Front cover of book: ‘Bryce’s English Dictionary’ Back Cover: ‘Pears’ bryce’ english dictionary, warrnambool, dr johnson dictionary

Note by E.B. Littlejohn, "Nursery area. Note Cordon pears on Orchard fence. Gladiolus trials, Boxthorn hedge."Black and white photograph. Nursery area. Note Cordon pears on Orchard fence. Gladiolus trials. Boxthorn hedge.(E. B. Littlejohn)nursery, pears, orchard, gladiolus, boxthorn hedge, cordon

Handwritten bound register of date of ripe pear varieties, identifiable by inked name of variety, traced entries and juice imprints of half a pear, period when ripe. Created in 1872 - 1874 by persons unknown - but in the possession of the Cole Family (Nurserymen) in 1945 when presented to the principal of Burnley College T. Kneen.On the Cover in Handwritten Ink - no I Pear Book 1872 Inscribed on the inside cover "To T. Kneen - with the compliments of C.F. Cole 18/9/45."register, pears, fruit varieties, sketches, juice imprints, t.h. kneen, c.f. cole, 1945, 1872

Black and white photograph. Man standing beside a pear tree in the Orchard, a sheet has been hung behind the tree enabling the branch structure to be clearly seen.On reverse, "Pear Pruning Farrell."pear tree, orchard, pruning demonstration, farrell

Red Cover Some pages missing in frontMrs Florence Tangeystawell education

Charles Henry Fulford was a Wonga Park orchardist. He was the first child born in the Eight Hour Pioneer Settlement at Wonga Park. He was born 4/8/1896 and married 11/2/1922 Violet May Hooper at St Mark's Church of England Wonga Park (being the first wedding held at that new church building) He lived initially in Paynters Road with his parents and later in Fulford Road. He had two sons and six daughters - Dorothy Isabel born 11/12/1893, Violet May born 19/5/1928, David Walter born 24/9/1926, Madge born 7/8/1928, James Henry born 17/6/1930, Betty born 4/12/1934, Ethel Beatrice born 19/5/1939 and June born 29/1/1943Grey coloured card

Charles Henry Fulford was a Wonga Park orchardist. He was the first child born in the Eight Hour Pioneer Settlement at Wonga Park. He was born 4/8/1896 and married 11/2/1922 Violet May Hooper at St Mark's Church of England Wonga Park (being the first wedding held at that new church building) He lived initially in Paynters Road with his parents and later in Fulford Road. He had two sons and six daughters - Dorothy Isabel born 11/12/1893, Violet May born 19/5/1928, David Walter born 24/9/1926, Madge born 7/8/1928, James Henry born 17/6/1930, Betty born 4/12/1934, Ethel Beatrice born 19/5/1939 and June born 29/1/1943Blue coloured card