Circa late 1800's to early 1900s. A horse-drawn furrow plough was the most common type of agricultural implement used by the pioneer market gardeners, in Moorabbin Shire, of the 1800s and continued on into the 1940s when motorised tractors came into use. This plough is an example of a single-mullboard plough which would have been pulled by horse. The long handle was used to lower the silver plate, (mullboard), to the chosen depth of soil. Following 'Dendy's Special Survey' of 1841 and the Crown Land Sale in 1852, land allotments were bought by pioneer settlers who established or rented allotments for market gardens in the area and they supplied produce to the markets in St Kilda and Melbourne. During the gold-rush of the 1850s the rapidly increasing population of Melbourne saw a huge demand and a rise in prices for all foodstuffs, including the vegetables and fruit grown in the Shire of Moorabbin. An "Oliver" single mull-board plough in good condition with faded manufactures markings on shaftsPainted on shaft "MANF'D BY/OLIVER CHILLED PLOW WORKS/Southend Ind. USA/" Engraved on blade " 13 OLIVER"brighton, moorabbin, plough, dendy henry, east bentleigh, market gardens, horse drawn plough, plow, mullboard

Typed on back of photograph, "Andy Addison, youth. Sam Kennedy, plow. Ploughing near what is now the corner of Ringwood St. & Reynolds Ave. 1906. Horses Jack (left) and Nugget".

Circa late 1800s early 1900s a horse-drawn plough, potato digger, is one example of the implements that were widely used by early market gardeners in the Shire of Moorabbin. The flat plate, seen to the right of the photo, dug down into the ground below the potatoes and "scooped" them up. Behind the plate, two driving chains on cogs, (these chains are missing from our exhibit), then "rocked' the dug potatoes to loosen the soil from the "spuds". The potatoes were then harvested by hand. Very large tracts of land in the Shire of Moorabbin were planted with potatoes. Harvesting commenced in October, into November and on into December. Potatoes were a necessary food staple. The market gardeners were always in a rush to be first to get their potatoes to market, and hence the best price. Some market gardeners were so keen to be the first to market, (and get the most money), that they dug their potatoes "green" (or new). The only downside of this practice was that these early potatoes had to be handled with extreme care as their skins were very loose, and came off easily - so decreasing their profits.As well as taking their produce to the Melbourne and St Kilda markets, they also sent produce off to Sydney markets. It is interesting to note that a group of Chinese market gardeners were the first to access the Sydney market. .Following the 'Dendy's Special Survey' 1841 and the Crown Land Sale of 1852, land allotments were sold to pioneer settlers who established market gardens in the area of Moorabbin Shire. During the 1850s gold-rush population boom the number of market gardeners increased significantly spreading throughout the Moorabbin Shire. Potatoes were considered a staple foodstuff, so crops were regularly sown throughout the whole Moorabbin area. Circa late 1800s early 1900s. A horse-drawn plough potato digger is an example of the machines used by early market gardeners in Moorabbin Shiremelbourne, sydney, markets, vegetables, potato, dendy henry, st kilda, market gardeners, gold rush, moorabin, chinese gardeners, ploughs

The Syracuse Chilled Plough Company was created in 1876 and specialised in the manufacture of agricultural ploughs. Harry Wiard invented the chilling process in plough manufacture. The company was originally founded as the Robinson Chilled Plough Company in 1876 and changed its name 3 years later. At its peak, in the early 20th century. The company made more than 100,000 horse-drawn ploughs and road scrapers of various designs that were sold from the Syracuse plant each year and exported around the world. The company slogan of the day was, “The sun never sets on a Syracuse plough." Eventually, other farming implements were added to the line. The company employed more than 300 people in its local plant, which covered a square block on the cities Near West Side. In 1910-11, Deere and Company began expanding its holdings, and with the success of the Syracuse Chilled Plough Company, Deere sought to acquire the company. The management of the Syracuse operation after John Deere took over remained in the hands of Wiard and Chase, and the manufacturing operations were left in Syracuse. The only change from previous Syracuse operations was the selling of the companies products through Deere retail outlets instead of directly to the trade. The factory in Syracuse continued to produce ploughs until 1955. The subject item in the Flagstaff collection is an early model Syracuse Chilled plough with a wooden beam frame it is very much lighter in weight and was adapted to work sandy or light loamy soil. This plough has a sloping landside, which tends to keep the clods and dirt from falling into the furrow, making the ploughman's work much more comfortable and easy. This design was made in eight sizes for both right and left-handed ploughing and became very popular in the far West and South of the USA. Note: The definition of a chill plough means : a plough having the share and mould-board of chilled semi steel or cast iron.The subject item is believed to be a very early plough given its wooden beam frame and was made before 1900 probably around 1880. This makes it a significant example of the types of plough that early settlers were using in Victoria. There would not be very many of this type of vintage plough left with a wooden beam and frame, making it today a desirable collector's item. Syracuse Wood Beam Chilled single furrow plough metal wheel in front. Syracuse Chiller Co Syracuse & 50 L stamped on ploughshare.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, plough, syracuse chiller co, chiller plourh, farm equipment, furrow

Carriage Makers Panel Plow A Panel Plow with a short skate for plowing a grove along a shallow curve.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Plane, Panel Plow, with sliding adjustable fence and thumbscrew depth stop adjustment. Also called Grooving Plow, Plough and Plow PlaneSStamped Hagg Glasgow.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, plane, panel plow plane, panel plow

Plane, Panel Plow, with sliding adjustable fence and thumbscrew depth stop adjustment. Also called Grooving Plow, Plough and Plow Planes, marked W Worrall, maker E.Preston & Sons. Missing wedge and iron.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

The history of Rupanyup over 100 years.White card cover with black line design and two drawings one of two horses plowing a field, the other of a man on a tractor plow a field.Rupanyup 1870-1970stawell

farming, mellor

Framed black pencil sketch of HMAS Vendetta plowing through rough seas.Do 8framed pencil sketch, hmas vendetta

History of the Freeland Family in AustraliaGrey Card with Black order Black Typed title underlined below a sailing ship and three harnessed hoses in a plowed field, Sub Title and AuthorFreeland Family History Stawell, Victoria (Underlined) Clipperships, Gold & Clydesdales. written & Researched by Audrey N.Steele. The Title Page Has a Different title Pioneering Freelands 1852 Henry & Sarah Ann On Inside Cover on white label To Stawell Historical Scy. With Compliments. From Audrey Steele 28/10/1991stawell, middleton, deep lead, freeland

Steam Rail Victoria is a Preservation Society which runs tour specials throughout Victoria. This particular train is being pulled by an R Class loco on a Yarra Glen Special. The carriages behind are Blue Harris carriages which were normally used on the electrified system. the train is approaching Surrey Hills from Chatham station.A coloured photograph of a Steam train blowing steam as it plows along pulling a number of blue carriages. There is some graffiti on the back of a building that backs onto the railway line.On back of photo: "A Yarra Glen Special / 1986 / At Surrey Hills"graffiti, surrey hills, steam trains, trains, 1986, harris carriages

Australasian Edition Massey Harris - Universal List Of Extra Parts For Repairs For Plows - Scufflers - Land Packers - Rollers - Barrows 1923massey harris, sunshine harvester facotry

Records Department Glenelg Shire CouncilWith compliments ephemera Henty plough and painting, signed by A.C. Pearse, (donor of plough). Made from light card, there is a picture of the Henty plough in the top right hand corner of ephemera. Main picture below has two men, one holding the plough being pulled by cows, and the other holding a shepherds crook.Hand written copied message in black writing 'Souvenir of the old Henty Plow. This Old Plow was brought out from Scotland by Edward Henty and turned the first sod of Victorian soil at Portland in the year 1834. With the Compliments of HUDSONS STORES PTY. LTD. 655 BOURKE STREET, MELBOURNE'. Blue ink signature located at the lower middle part 'A.C. Pearse'. The word 'Director' hand written in black next to the signature.henty plough

Commissioned by State Bank to produce 5 copper bas-reliefs for 73 Percy Street, Portland. Spoke with Miss Betty Vivian (Member of the Portland Historical Society) re Portland's history. Commonwealth Bank stored objects in Melbourne (c.1991). Negotiations between Portland Historical Society and Commonwealth Bank of Australia led to gift of works to People of Portland. Stored at Council depot c.1998, retrieved for Maritime Discovery Centre display.Copper bas-relief depicting two horses pulling a plow, which a man is walking behind and guiding. Three birds are flying close to the ground in the foreground, and there is a stylized sunburst (a partial circular form with radiating lines) depicted in the background. More abbreviated bird forms are depicted against the sun and sky.sculpture, bas-relief, copper

HMAS Hobart Commendation presented by US Navy Unit 1969. Ship was fired on twice by US aircraft and two sailors were injured. 1968. This item was donated by L.C. Jones R63987. Radio Op RAN, Laurie Jones, on behalf of Leading Radio Operator Special Terence Bernard Nugent (R65155) who served on HMAS Hobart from March 1968 to October 1968, HMAS Vendetta from October 1970 to November 1970 and HMAS Vampire November 1972Blue covered booklet with black and white writing. Emblem showing Crown of ships over Hobart on ribbon. Lion in red on white background holding shovel and pick, Crossed boomerang, ice age axe and ribbon at bottom. Image of ship plowing through ocean. 18 pages of names and photos."Sic Fortis Hobartia Crevit" on black scroll. D39 on front of ship.leading radio operator special terence bernard nugent, r65155, laurie jones, hmas hobart, commendation, us navy unit, wounded in action, hmas vendetta, hmas vampire, nugent, navy, radio operator, bravery

Sepia photograph showing five horses (out of six) harnessed to a plough being driven by a man wearing a hat. The paddock is half ploughed. It is possibly at Ascot, VictoriaVerso - handwritten in black ink "this is my six. A.J.M."chatham family archive, chatham, ascot, plow, plough, horse, farm, agriculture

Photograph of a group around a disc plow at the Sunshine Harvester Works in 1914 Photograph features Mr JB Garde Mr Geo McKay Mr Sam McKay Lady Hellen Munro Ferguson Mr HV McKay Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson Governor Generalh.v. mckay massey harris, sunshine harvester works, sunshine

3238.01 - Connor Shea - Spare parts list with illustrations and working instructions for the Connor Shea Sunshine Baby Giant Offset Disc|3238.02 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material One Way Plow|3238.03 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Baby Giant Offset|3238.04 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Little Ginat Offset|3238.05 - Connor Shea - Advertising MaterialGiant Offset Disc|3238.06 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Wheeled Offset Disc|3238.07 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Lowline Offset|3238.08 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Linkage Offset|3238.09 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Linkage Seeder Tyne|3238.10 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Super Seeder Disc|3238.11 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material T. D. Combine|3238.12 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Super Harrows Stump Jump & Light Covering Harrows|3238.13 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Ripper Plow|3238.14 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Chisel Plow Stump Jump|3238.15 - Connor Shea - Advertising Material Toolbar Coil Tyne Cultivatorconnor shea, fourth avenue, sunshine

Late 1800s-early 1900s A horse-drawn furrow plough is an example of the type of farm implement widely used by pioneer market gardeners in the Moorabbin Shire following 'Dendy's Special Survey' of 1841 and the Crown Land Sale in 1852. Land allotments were bought by pioneer settlers who established or rented allotments for market gardens in the area. They supplied produce to the markets in St Kilda and Melbourne. During the gold-rush of the 1850s the rapidly increasing population of Melbourne saw a huge demand and a rise in prices for all foodstuffs, including the vegetables and fruit grown in the Shire of Moorabbin. This heralded a time of prosperity for market gardeners, and an equally rapid expansion of the numbers of vegetable and produce growers in the area. The 'knock-on effect" resulted in an increased interest and development of the community in the Shire of Moorabbin.Following 'Dendy's Special Survey' of 1841 and the Crown Land Sale in 1852, land allotments were bought by pioneer settlers who established or rented allotments for market gardens in the area and they supplied produce to the markets in St Kilda and Melbourne. During the gold-rush of the 1850s the rapidly increasing population of Melbourne saw a huge demand and a rise in prices for all foodstuffs, including the vegetables and fruit grown in the Shire of Moorabbin. Circa late 1800's to early 1900s. A horse-drawn furrow plough was the most common type of agricultural implement used by the pioneers of the 1800s and continued on into the 1940s when motorised tractors came into use. This plough is an example of a two furrow, mullboard plough which would most likely have been pulled by two horses. The long handle was used to lower the silver plates, (mullboards), to the chosen depth of soil. Painted yellow. Although this Box Cottage museum plough is unbranded, the most widely used plough in the Shire of Moorabbin was made by Oliver. This plough appears to be identical to that brand. brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, fruit, bentleigh, vineyards, vegetables, plough, market gardens, plow

Gibbs Manufacturing Co initially made ploughs and other farming equipment. Eventually they branched out into toys. Gibbs Manufacturing Company Canton, Ohio 1884-2002 Gibbs Manufacturing originally was in the market of producing plows. In 1896, the company added toys, specializing in lithographed paper-on-wood, metal, wagons, spinning tops, and advertising toys. The company痴 first toy was a political spinning top for William McKinley to be given away as part of his campaign. Gibbs success prompted competitors to make similar products in the same town. Schoenhut started to make similar toys. Click the Schoehnut chapter to view. Gibbs Manufacturing Company declared bankruptcy in 2001. In March 2002 their buildings and equipment were auctioned. Gibbs toys are an unique combination of metal and wood, most designed to moved when pushed. B. Gropper toys are often confused by the public as Gibbs Toy.Toys, childhhod, pre-carWooden horse and cart, painted red, slat sides, metal axle, moveable wheels, attached to horse by metal rods. Horse originally covered with lithographed with horse's features and accoutrements. Most of the paper is missing. Horse has tin legs, which can be moved manually, leather reins. The wagon is a two wheeled hay wagon.toy, childhood, mechianical toy, play, farming, glenelg shire council cultural collection

This photograph appears to be taken from a hill. While Main Road and Monbulk Road are both in Monbulk, the reference to Madigan's abattoir indicates that the annotations are more likely to be referring to Main Street and Emerald-Monbulk Road in Emerald. It's difficult to determine whether the annotation means it is taken from Main Street or looking down to Main Street, but the absence of buildings in this relatively recent photograph indicate that it is likely the former. It could have been taken from Main Street, looking down at Madigan Way and the undeveloped land behind it. However, it is difficult to confidently assess any of this information, as it is to determine when this picture was taken.The photograph likely captures a unique perspective on an area of Emerald that has since been transformed by time.A black and white picture printed on glossy photograph paper. The photograph is taken from atop a grassy hill, looking down at a plowed field with occasional trees. Behind the field is a road with fences on either side, continuing across the view from left to right. Behind the road are pastures with scattered animals (two horses or cows, possibly several sheep) leading in to a line of trees in the central background. On the left side a hill rises on the horizon, while on the right are several buildings with higher hills or mountains rising in the far background. On the right, handwritten text in blue pen accompanies an arrow pointing to a roadway - 'Monbulk Rd'. The reverse features more writing, both in blue pen and in pencil. The extreme left side of the object is discoloured by yellow tape.Obverse, Pen: "MONBULK RD" Reverse, Pencil: "Lefthand side where trees situated / Madigan's abattoir." Reverse, Pen: "Main Rd / looking towards / the Dandenongs / Nth WEST"emerald

[a] Ten page Golden City Implement Co catalogue with company name and Cameron & Sutherland, proprietors Bendigo printed on cover. Catalogue predates 1925 as a Mr Osborne bought business that year. Horse drawn agricultural machinery indicates an early 20th Century date. Illustrations of Beam Scarifiers with patent points & tynes, Disc Cultivators, Spike Roller, Drag Harrows, Harrow Cart, Mould Board Plows, Circular Coulter, Earth Scoop, Pulley Chain Jokes, Fluted Spring Steel Swings & Pipe Bars, Leveller and Smoother, Delver and Crowder, Buck Scraper, Louvre Grader, Stock Troughs, Windmill Parts are listed. [b] Newspaper clipping dated 21/2/90 contains photograph of Charlie and Walter Osborne amid the clutter of their foundry. A brief history of the foundry is included. A complete print out of the catalogue book, (8201a), has been listed in the book collection at Nolan Street Bendigo .bendigo, industry, agriculture.

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Popular Grampian Mountains (The Blue Mountains of Victoria) Saturday, 1st April, 1922 at 12 o'clock On the property Halls Gap, 17 miles from Stawell Mitchell Bros & White under instructions from the Administrator of Lulu Barnes, deceased, and Mr A. H. Barnes, will offer by public auction on the property, the well known Tourist Accomodation (sic) House, "Killarney" together with 29 acres of freehold land, household furniture, stock, vehicles and sundries. The buildings consist main building of 8 rooms, kitchen, bathroom, vestibule, front and side passages, with verandah on front and side of building, also 3 roomed cottage with bathroom, 5 chalets containing 7 bedrooms, storeroom. wash house, water and gas laid on throughout. 4 cars, cow sheds, yards, pens, and sundry outbuildings. The furniture is all in first class order, consisting of beds and bedding for 30 visitors. Carl Ecko piano, splendid instrument; overmantle (sic) suites of furniture, extension tables, card tables, book case, sideboard, cupboards, dining table and chairs, linoleums, mats, wardrobes, duchess-chests, washstands and ware, curtains, pictures, ornaments, iron safe, kitchen tables, chairs, stove, separator, copper, large assortment of glassware, crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, and everything necessary for running the house. Rolling stock and C, consisting of 5 buggy and saddle ponies, 2 milch (sic) cows, 4 head young cattle, 3 pigs, 30 fowls, single seated hooded rubber tyred buggy, nearly new, 2 seated drag, carry seven, in good order; double seated buggy, gig, waggonette (sic), carry one ton; lorry, spring dray, double furrow disc plough, garden plow (sic), roller, garden roller. 6 saddles and bridles, almost new, large quantity of heavy and light harness, swing bars, chains, and numerous sundries. NOTE - The property will be offered with furniture, rolling stock & c., as a going concern at 12 o'clock sharp; and if not sold the furniture, stock, & C., will be offered TERMS AT SALE. MITCHELL BROS. & WHITE. AuctioneersTyped extract of advertisement for auction of Killarney from Stawell News 25-3-1922 later known as Grampians Housemedia, newspaper articles, guesthouses, killarney

Various family scenes taken from outside the family home on the southeast corner of the intersection of Nyora Road and Pitt Street with Eucalyptus Road. Also, scenes of the Stokes Orchard and equipment used, construction of water reservoir at the end of Nyora Road near Reynolds Road and Diosma Road as well as early stages of the Stokes Orchard housing development. Frank Stokes worked as a qualified accountant at Kennons leather factory in Burnley, while living at 1 Thomas Street, Mitcham. He suffered from migraines and wanted to go back to the land (he had previously worked on farms and orchards since coming to Australia in 1926 both in WA and Vic.). He first travelled to the district by train in July 1942 to find land with the intention to establish an orchard. By chance he met Arthur Bird of Bird Orchard (bounded by Pitt Street, Eucalyptus Road and Wattle Grove) and they got talking over their common interest. Arthur put Frank up for the night and pointed out the land, 158 acres- Taylor Estate- £900, part of Crown Allotment 15, Section 5, Parish of Nillumbik (CA15) somewhat diagonally opposite Bird Orchard. He applied through the Riverina Agency to purchase the land who in turn had to get permission from Canberra to sell as there was a new government regulation banning land sales except for immediate production. He obtained a loan on his Mitcham house of £600 @ 5% and paid £450 deposit with quarterly payments of £15 over 5 years. The title to the property was issued May 15, 1946. He was helped and advised by Arthur Bird who farmed the neighbouring orchard. Early 1943 he took possession and would catch the train out to Eltham on Fridays after work and began building a hut for shelter and to lock up tools. He was able to pay a neighbour (Hawkins) to help with clearing and fencing 25 acres and with a horse and single furrowed plow, planted approximately 2,500 fruit trees - cherries, peaches, plums, almonds, pears, apricots and lemons as well as a few apples and oranges; a massive job. A huge problem was hares and rabbits eating all the new buds off the tiny trees. As well as laying poison he painted the trees with a mixture of cow manure and lime. Often working by moonlight. It was extremely difficult to get wire and wire netting because of the war but after much effort he obtained a permit from the Agricultural Department for supplies in March 1944. In February 1945 he applied for a permit to build a “packing shed” as no house building allowed. It was to be 33 feet x 21 feet and cost £312. Constructed mostly from second-hand materials, which was hard to obtain, especially iron for roofing. Frank finished work at Kennons October 31, 1945, and in March 1946 he sold the Mitcham house for £1230 plus £170 for furniture. The family of five then moved into a very unfinished at Eltham, which was a struggle to weatherproof. Eventually rooms were divided off and lined with hessian bags and whitewashed. Their income was firewood (cut and sold), selling rockery stones and cut sweet bursaria. (It was discovered during the 1940s that Bursaria contained the sunscreen compound Aesculin. The RAAF utilised this compound from Bursaria during WW2 for pilots and gunners.) The orchard’s first fruit sale was a 1/2 case of Le Vanq peaches in December 1947 - 8 shillings. In 1956 plans for house were drawn and Glen Iris bricks purchased (1956 Olympic Rings variant). The building of the house commenced in 1957 - 12 feet of original packing shed removed – and was completed in 1959. Water was connected from newly built pressure storage on the property at the end of 1959 and the electricity connection for the first time at 3pm on April 29, 1960. In the mid-1970s the Shire of Eltham divided the orchard up into numerous rate-able parcel lots, which became unaffordable for Frank. Consequently, Stokes Orchard was turned into a housing development by Macquarie Builders and marketed as the Stokes Orchard Estate in two stages; Stage 1 encompassing Scarlet Ash Court, Ironbark Close and Peppermint Grove bounded by Nyora and Eucalyptus roads c.1976 and Stage 2 encompassing Stokes Place, Orchard Way, The Crest and The Lookout bound by Nyora and Diosma roads c.1979. The development of Orchard Way, The Crest and The Lookout did not proceed as planned due to the lack of the sewer along Diosma Road and so many of the proposed lots were incorporated into five-acre parcels instead. With the arrival of the sewer along Diosma Road many years later, most of these five-acre parcels have since been subdivided many times.Representative of the orchard growing areas of ElthamMP4 00:24:39; 426MB Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a DVD copy on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes. 24 min duration compilation of home movie Super 8mm film shot by Frank Stokes brother-in-law.beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, frank stokes, nyora road, stokes orchard, stokes orchard estate, stokes place, video recording