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decorative art, furniture, side table, table, marble, cherrywood, woodwork

Donated by family and friends in memory of Alfred nurse Eileen Rutherford in 1953. Eileen, a graduate of 1935, died on the Hospital Ship Centaur, bombed by the Japanese in May 1943. The sundial was demolished, along with the Main Nurses' Home in 1996. The dial and commemorative plaque were salvaged by the Archive.Of significance to the AHNL as the sundial, originally placed in the garden in front of the Main Nurses' Home was to remind the nurses of the future of the sacrifices of nurses during war.rectangular metal plaque with inscriptionTo the memory of Sister Eileen Rutherford who lost her life in the Hospital Ship "Centaur" May 14th, 1943. "She gave her all" Erected by her relatives and friends sundial, memorial, eileen rutherford, hospital ship centaur

Belonged to Alice and George Edwards, Bendigo. Aunt and Uncle of the Colling family.A carved wooden decorative pedestal for display of indoor plants or an ornament. It has barley sugar style trim on the top and the base and a fluted column.display equipment, furniture, pedestals

A tall wooden pedestal with a square top, a column with a vertical lined pattern, mounted on a two tiered base. Two types of wood are used, lighter on the top and base with darker wood for the column. It would have been used to display a figure, a bust or an urn.pedestals, display equipment, furniture

This portrait bust, along with that of Redmond Barry, was purchased in May 1884, The library still holds the receipt, but there is very little other information. It was probably a part of the program of outfitting the library interiors. Justice Fellows (1822-1878) was only a judge of the Supreme Court for six years (1872-1878), he had a long career in colonial politics. James Scurry (1826-1894) worked in architectural sculpture after migrating from England.The bust of Justice Fellows is of some interest as part of the original furnishings of the library. The bust is also of interest of as a work of James Scurry, most well known for his architectural sculpture.Plaster bust of Justice Thomas Fellows. The bust itself is painted white in a neo-classical manner. The pedestal has been painted for a marble effect. Fellows' name appears in gold lettering. The bust is larger than life size. The head is finely detailed, with the chest swathed in classical drapery.Justice Thomas Fellows in gold lettering on pedestal.

Mahogany vase stand with turned and fluted pedestal.Stamp on base 'manufactured by Jarman St. Clare Pty Ltd, 49 Cambro Rd., Clayton, Vic, 3168'. Also sticker on base, with same details but also 'colour: Mahogany, code P16'furniture, domestic, mahogany, woodwork, pedestal, vase stand.

This is a coin shaped gold coloured medal sitting upright on top of a small plastic pedestal. On the front the coin contains representations of leaves, and a white cane across the top. Around the sides is an inscription: ' Alex Johnson Memorial Medal for devoted service to the blind' and across the bottom 'Blind Workers Union of Victoria'. On the back is inscribed in signature style ' Hugh H Jeffrey' 1972' inside a circle of leaves. 1 coin shaped medal on pedestalawards, hugh jeffrey

Looking through Pioneers Memorial Columns. The photo shows the ground floor of the Pioneers memorial with the Corinthian pillars supporting the dome. The directional pedestal is in the center installed in c 1947. The Stawell township is in the background with the sun setting behind the Grampians.Looking through Pioneers Memorial Columns with the directional pedestal in the center. The view shows the Stawell township in the background and the sun setting behind the Grampians.Carol Anne Jonesstawell

The Peter Lalor statue by Thomas Nelson McLean is said to be a striking likeness of Lalor who is remembered as the leader of the Eureka Rebellion. The artist has depicted Lalor’s missing arm which he lost in the Rebellion efforts on of 3rd December 1854 and 4 bronze relief panels depict major events in Lalor`s life including his involvement at Eureka and in Parliament, where he served as the Speaker of the House. The cast bronze statue stands at a grand scale of 3 meters high and is mounted on a pedestal of polished Aberdeen granite. The statue was gifted to the citizens of Ballarat by James Oddie, who founded a number of Ballarat institutions and was the first chairman of the municipality. It was unveiled by then Premier of Victoria Duncan Gillies on 26 January 1883 to a cheering crowd reported to be in the thousands. The commission cost £2,200. The sculpture was unveiled by then Premier of Victoria Duncan Gillies on 26 January 1983 to a cheering crowd reported to be in the thousands, such was the popularity of Lalor and the appreciation of Eureka rebellion efforts. The statue is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratThe cast bronze statue of Peter Lalor stands 3 meters high and is mounted on a pedestal of polished Aberdeen graniteNames of rebellion dead. Artist signature on bronze base.peter lalor, eureka rebellion, eureka, ballarat

Used as table ornament and fruit bowl in home at Blackburn. Glass pedestal dish, scalloped edge; pattern, circle within triangle. Triangle pattern on a pedestal.domestic items, ornaments / decorative, table setting

William Taylor was one of the original white settlers in the area around modern day Keilor. He had a large amount of land and ran sheep in the area. Taylors Lake and Taylors Creek now bear his name. Figure of local historical significanceMarble bust on pedestalInscription on plinthwilliam taylor

The Ladies C Grade championship starting in 1991. Winners were: 1991 P Bradshaw, 1992 D Smith, 1993 D Irvine, 1994 N Wills, 1995 D Delaney, 1996 E Spies, 1997 K Bul, 1998 M Smith, 1999 J Bogner, 2000 A. Deppeler, 2001 M O'Connor, 2002 M Bacon, 2003 Jenny Stevens, 2004 M Smith, 2005 Jenny Cunnington, 2006 L Norton, 2007 J Nesseler, 2008 M Price, 2009 J Irwin, 2010 H Finlayson, 2011 H Finlayson, 2012 K Matheson, 2013 K Matheson, 2014 K Morrison, 2015 L Norton, 2016 L Norton, 2017 L Norton, 2018 A Thompson, 2019 F Groves.Significant as it provides a record of C grade winners over the years. Also provides a snapshot of playersSmall silver cup on a pedestalInscribed with the competition title and the names and year of the winnerspeterborough golf club, peterborough, women's golf, women's golf championships

The sundial was presented in 1912 by Cr T.T. Hollway after his Mayoral year in office. It was constructed under advice of the Government Astronomer of the time.The sundial is of historic and social significance to the people of BallaratSteel sundial mounted on stone pedestalsundial, ballarat botanic gardens

Part of collection of items used by W.R. Cruikshank from 1920-70's. Donated by Society member Peter SimmenauerOval shape glass pedestal eyebathmedicine, first aid

To help raise funds for both the Austin Hospital and RVIB, hotels competed to raise funds, with recognition given to those who raised the most. In 1952, this trophy was presented to the Duke of Albany Hotel for its fundraising efforts. It is inscribed: Blind Institute Trophy won by Duke of Albany Hotel, Abbotsford 3KZ Christmas Day Appeal 1952.Tarnished silver trophy on bakelite pedestalBlind Institute Trophy won by Duke of Albany Hotel, Abbotsford 3KZ Christmas Day Appeal 1952royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising, carols by candlelight

Two black & white photographs of the Pioneers’ Memorial. One photo shows a close-up view of Corinthian Pillar supporting the roof of the dome. The other photo is a distant view of the memorial with a view of the directional pedestal under the dome installed in c 1947. Note the white iron posts either side of the steps to protect the memorial from external hazards.Two black and white photos of Pioneers Memorial on Big Hill Stawell. One photo shows the detail view of the top of the Corinthian pillar. The second photo is a view of the memorial showing the directional indicator pedestal installed in c 1947. The white iron posts either side of the steps on the second photo were constructed to protect the memorial from hazards such as cars.stawell

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and FrostImported used and sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Brass cab pedestal used on harness fittinhequine, military, agriculture, civilian, ca1900, cab pedestal

Hand painted faience pedestal depicting flowers Floral markings painted with green, olive, white, blue and yellow glaze. historic object, former royal mint

This eye bath cup is an aid to help flush / wipe out foreign bodies from the eye. Until eye drops were developed, eye cups were used. Although eye wash cups are still used, eye drops are more common. This item reflects the changes and development in medicine over the last century.A clear glass eye glass cup which is on a pedestal.eye-wash medical health

Awards such as this trophy were presented at all important race meetings. This award highlights the significance of the presence of women in cycling and to the Club during this period.Trophy depicting a woman cyclist in a silver/gold colour on top of two small wooden pedestals. There is a 04 outline representing the year 2004 on the base pedestal and an inscription in gold on the front of the base. "Geelong West Cycling Club/2004/Women's Aggregate/Natalie Clark"geelong west cycling club; 2004; women's aggregate; natalie clark;

Used in Blackburn. Glass pedestal dish, fluted edge, diamond pattern on bowl and footdomestic items, ornaments / decorative, table setting

Used as Christmas Cards.Photograph of a girl standing by wicker chair and carved pedestal with infant sitting on it."Wishing you all a-Merry Xmas and-a bright new year - Milly and Billy".milly wishart, billy wishart

Collected by Dorothy Brumby in relation to Great Western ResearchB/W Studio photograph with older man seated with elbow on pedestal W.J. Chapman Stawell

Early form of home heating and because of the copper dish was considered one of the better models|Manufacturing History Museum Victoria|Commentary: Australian manufacturing history Philip Wollen|Many years ago, when I was an ambition young man, I took over a company called Hecla.|This business was formed in 1872, long before Federation was even contemplated. The company established a rich tradition in the Australian manufacturing industry. The prodigious product range included kettles, mixers, toasters, hairdryers, urns, pie warmers, bain maries, and electric blankets for the domestic and commercial market. During the war it even manufactured parts for aircraft. It was one of Melbourne's largest employers.|Hecla was one of the pioneers in TV advertising, led by icons like Bert Newton, Bobby Limb, Evie Hayes and Graham Kennedy who ad Jibbed his way through irreverent and unscripted naughtiness about Hecla electric blankets and foot warmers. The slogan was 'By Hecla, its good.'. One can imagine the fun Bert and Graham had with their double entendres.|In the 60's Hecla entered into a partnership with General Electric and expanded rapidly. The massive factory, on the corner of Alexandra Parade and Chapel Street overlooking the Yarra River was a Melbourne landmark.|The business was formed by one of the scions of Melbourne industry. Mr Marriott was a metal worker of some repute, building the lights in front of Melbourne's Parliament House, the first steam car, the sideboard at the RACY Club, and the first factory to run on electricity.|By the time I acquired the company it was a shadow of its former self, incapable of competing with cheap Chinese imports. Wandering around the warehouse late one night I discovered a large, boarded up storeroom which appeared not to have been opened in decades.|Over several months I combed through the room, unearthing a treasure trove of products from a bygone era. Dusty files, engineering drawings, wooden prototypes, patent records, and correspondence from distributors on every continent.|I decided to track down an old man, Ray, long retired after 50 years with Hecla. He was not well off financially and welcomed the paid work. It turned out that he had done his apprenticeship with the company and there wasn't much he didn't know about it. He had been personally involved in the manufacture of almost every type of product on the Hecla smorgasbord's of products.|So for over 2 years he methodically assembled a mini museum of Hecla products, painstakingly polishing them and ensuring they were in working order. He attached the original brochure of each product and their respective warranty cards. For him it was ,a labour of love. For me it was a fascinating, if vicarious journey, into Australia's manufacturing past.|My colleagues complained that I was wasting money on his salary, our time and factory space on stuff that should have been dumped years ago. I tried to explain that I was merely a steward of the Hecla tradition, not merely an owner. Besides, the look on Ray's face convinced me that there was another dynamic at work. One I could see, but didn't really understand.|After he Passed away I faced a dilemma. What to do with this 'museum' of Hecla history. Nobody was interested.|So I kept the 'stuff' in private storage, hoping that same day someone would be interested in it. And the years passed.|Finally, I had a brainwave. Perhaps the Melbourne Museum would be interested. It was a long shot but I made the call. I had a nagging suspicion that they would think I was simply trying to get them to relieve me of paying for this huge collection to be taken to the tip.|To my surprise they said they would be willing to take a look, I secretly hoped that they would take the whole collection and not leave me with an incomplete jumble of appliances that I would indeed have to take to the tip.|On the appointed day, four serious looking young people showed up. Armed with digital cameras, note books and poker faces they spent four hours analysing the goods and the supporting materials. I asked them if they had any interest and their response was decidedly non-committal. It depends on the acquisitions committee, I was told. I was disheartened and packed up the exhibits to go back into storage.|Imagine my surprise when months later they telephoned to say that they had researched the history of the company, and yes, they would like to take the whole collection. And a truck with 'handlers' would arrive the following day to pick it up. Two years ago all Hecla's archives left me forever and went to the Museum's warehouse.|Well, to my delight I received a call yesterday inviting me to a private viewing of the exhibition at the Melbourne Museum. These young historians had meticulously assembled an impressive display of Melbourne's industry and technology going back to the 1800's. They thanked me like a significant benefactor when it is I who should have thanked them.|I saw the excitement in the eyes of these young people who had somehow managed to dig out and assemble memories from Australia's past. If this is the standard of care that the curators of the Melbourne Museum show all their exhibits, our history is in safe hands.|Their meticulous work took me back to those years long ago when I saw an old man lovingly assembling and cataloging a lifetime of his work.|It took me back to the day when Australians actually made things. Long before we became a nation of quarrymen. Before we became animal-factory 'farmers'. Of a time when products didn't break down, or dumped and replaced before the warranty expired. When men like Mr Marriott cared deeply about what their hands produced.|It reminded me of the call I received from an elderly lady in Tasmania asking for the electrical element for a Hecla K7 kettle. I searched the archives and called her back. The K7 was produced decades earlier and we no longer carried that spare part. She was quite disheartened and told me her kettle had finally 'given up the ghost' and she couldn't bear to part with it. It was a present from her husband on their wedding day 45 years ago. Her final words were 'they don't make them like that, do they? By Hecla they were good.'|I'm glad I followed my instinct and put Ray back on the payroll all those years ago..|I like to think Mr Marriott would have been pleased.Pedestal radiator. Base is cast iron with three feet with rose design on each. Pedestal supports a copper spherical reflector plate which has an electrical connection box at its base. The connection box is joined to the pedestal by a screw and nut to enable the reflector to be tilted. The element is cone shaped and is in the centre of the plate. The element is protected by a wire guard.Hecla Firedomestic items, heating

History of the Loch Ard: The Loch Ard got it’s name from ”Loch Ard” a loch which lies to the west of Aberfoyle, and to the east of Loch Lomond. It means "high lake" in Scottish Gaelic.The vessel belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many vessels from England to Australia. The Loch Ard was built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the vessel was a three-masted square-rigged iron sailing ship that measured 79.87 meters in length, 11.58 m in width, and 7 m in depth with a gross tonnage of 1693 tons with a mainmast that measured a massive 45.7 m in height. Loch Ard made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its fateful voyage. Loch Ard left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of 29-year-old Captain Gibbs, who was newly married. The ship was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. Onboard were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionery, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were other items included that were intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. Then at 3 am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land. But the Loch Ard was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4 am the fog lifted and a lookout aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head-on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and Loch Ard's bow swung back towards land. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time the ship was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves subsequently broke over the ship and the top deck became loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of Loch Ard and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael a passenger had raced onto the deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke the open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a complete state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom then returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached Loch Ard Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the Loch Ard tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of Loch Ard still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some items were washed up into Loch Ard Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced in March 1982. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton majolica peacock- one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne 1880 International Exhibition in. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artifact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register.The shipwreck of the Loch Ard is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register ( S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulation of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck. The collections object is to also give us a snapshot into history so we are able to interpret the story of this tragic event. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. The collections historically significance is that it is associated unfortunately with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history. Jug, white glazed, ornately designed china cream jug, blue floral embossed around girth. Jug features a circular pedestal foot with six small feet attached around the circumference of the pedestal. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, jug, china jug

Sepia portrait of a man. He is standing beside a pedestal with a book in his right hand. His arm is resting on the pedestal beside his hat. He wears a three piece suit with a rather large coat.H. Glenny. Artist. Market Square, Castlemaine. Dublin & Melbourne Portrait Rooms,photograph, portrait, male in suit., portrait of a man, h glenny castlemaine

This brass goblet has been used by the now-defunct Apex Cub of Warrnambool as a jar to hold the fines money contributed by members at a meeting. It may have been made in India, North Africa or a Middle East country but nothing is known of its origin or provenance.This goblet’s history is sketchy and it may be of use now in displays. The Warrnambool and District Historical Society has other historical material associated with the disbanded Warrnambool Apex Club.This is a brass goblet (a bowl on a pedestal base). It is etched with ornamental patterns and floral shapes. Handwritten on base of object: ‘W’bool Apex Club Fines Jar’. apex club of warrnambool, warrnambool