Heater, gas portable with five burners and flexible metal pipe, steel bracket above burner and enamelled top and bottom, painted blue with white speckles. Lid and opening above burner, flue opening at top rear of burner. Four horizontal metal bars across the front. Supported by three curved lion-foot legs. Pressed into metal of base are letters "FOCUS -" Pressed into metal of base are letters "FOCUS -" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, heater, household goods, focus brand

Hardcovered book, half leather bound with marbled paper. Formerly book number 4040 from the Ballaarat East Public Library. Contents include: new pit-saw, self-moving carriage (car), Lord Worcestor's steam engine, extinction of fires, Cameron's Soda Water Apparatus, Newton's Lectures on Astronomy, coining at the Royal Mint, mechanical geometry, lifting ships by steam, voltaic-mechanic agent, steam navigation, portable hand-mill, Brown's pneumatic engine, Bell's invention for saving lives from shipwreck, triple pump, cycloidal chuck, potato-washer, sand clock, Galvanic electricity, perpetual motion, Hadley's Quadrent, Wollaston's Night-Bolt, rope bridges, boring machinery, locomotive steam-engines, new London Bridge, naval architecture, steam and water wheel, Spencer's Patent Forge, boat with wings, ivory profile portraits, Jenning's Gas burner, Ramage's Telescope, washing machine, tallow lamp, iron masts, self regulating pendulum, prismatic compass, simple blowpipe. Includes image of Henry Brougham, and many drawings of inventions.non-fictioncar, newton, fire, shipwreck, bell, naval architecture, locomotive, ballaarat east public library, ballarat east public library, ballarat east library, henry brougham, potassium, meridian lines, pit saw, self moving carriage, lord worcestor, steam engine, cameron s, soda water, astronomy, royal mint, mechanical geometry, lifting ships by steam, voltaic mechanic agent, steam navigation, hand mill, brown s pneumatic engine, triple pump, cycloidal chuck, potato washer, sand clock, galvanic electricity, perpetual motion, hadley s quadrent, wollaston s night bolt, rope bridges, boring machinery, steam engines, new london bridge, steam and water wheel, spencer s patent forge, boat with wings, ivory profile portraits, jenning s gas burner, ramage s telescope, washing machine, tallow lamp, iron masts, self regulating pendulum, prismatic compass, simple blowpipe, bookplate

As steam sterilisation became standard practice various types of sterilisers evolved. Water in the steriliser was heated to boiling point either by gas or by methylated spirit burners. Item may have been used by nursing staff at the Alfred Hospital on wards or school of nursing.The more instruments that could be sterilised the better the patient outcomes. These portable sterilisers greatly improved access to sterile equipment. Item may have been used by nursing staff at the Alfred Hospital on wards or school of nursing.Monemetal sterilizer containing a perforated tray on which instruments were placed. Item has two handles and four legs attached with rivets. Item is in 3 parts and can be taken apart.Each part has "176.07" in texta markingearly steam steriliser, ahnl, medical equiptment, alfred hospital

The Amor stove is a kerosene/paraffin pressure stove, widely used in the early to mid-20th century. Common for camping, railway workers, military use, or domestic kitchens before widespread gas stove adoption. Works by pressurizing liquid fuel, which vaporizes and burns as a steady blue flame. Often used in rural Australia, traveling camps, and by shearers or surveyors.A compact, portable metal stove with a brass fuel tank and a burner on top. The burner head features small holes around its circumference for an even flame distribution. A manual fuel valve and pump mechanism are attached to the side for controlling fuel flow and pressure. The stove sits within a sturdy wire-frame stand, designed to hold pots or pans securely above the flame. The stand has four legs bent into a stable support structure and includes two metal arms with angled pot supports.stove, cooking, kitchen, gas, fuel, household item

This portable stove was likely used in the early to mid-20th century for camping, emergency cooking, or small-scale kitchen use before modern gas and electric stoves became widespread. Such stoves were popular among travellers, soldiers, and rural households, where permanent cooking facilities were not available. The pressurized fuel system suggests it used kerosene, alcohol, or gas to create a controlled flame for cooking. The sturdy cast iron or aluminum frame allowed it to support pots and kettles for boiling, frying, or heating food. This type of stove design was an essential tool for survivalists, campers, and households in areas without electricity.The item is a single-burner portable stove, likely powered by kerosene, gas, or alcohol, commonly used for camping, emergency cooking, or small kitchen setups. It consists of: A circular metal frame with three stabilizing legs, designed to support a pot or pan over the burner. A central burner unit with a small rusted cast iron or brass burner head, which has multiple gas outlets or jet holes for controlled flame distribution. A fuel tank on the left side, likely made of aluminum or tin-plated steel, connected to the burner by a fuel line. The tank appears to be pressurized, meaning it may have used a hand-pump system for fuel delivery. A control valve with a round metal knob on the right, used to regulate the flow of fuel to the burner. The surface is worn and oxidized, showing signs of use and exposure to heat and fuel residues.stove, fuel, gas, household item, cooking

Petrol heaters like this one were commonly used in homes, workshops, and outdoor settings before electric heaters became widespread. Operated by pressurizing petrol fuel, which was vaporized and burned to generate heat. The reflector dish helped distribute heat efficiently, making it effective for small rooms, tents, or workspaces.This is a vintage petrol-powered radiator heater, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The heater consists of a cylindrical fuel tank at the base, supported by three cast metal legs for stability. A large, concave metal reflector dish is mounted on top, designed to direct heat outward. A burner mechanism is located at the center of the reflector, where petrol fuel is ignited to produce heat. A manual pump and valve system are present on the side of the fuel tank, likely used for pressurizing the fuel before ignition. There is a metal handle attached to the rear, suggesting it may have been portable.petrol, heater, radiator, household item

This type of portable kerosene pressure stove was commonly used for camping, outdoor cooking, and military applications in the early 1900s to mid-century. It operates by pressurizing liquid fuel (such as kerosene or methylated spirits) using the pump, which is then vaporized and burned to produce a strong, hot blue flame. These stoves were popular with travellers, explorers, and rural households before the widespread availability of electric and gas stoves.This is an antique portable kerosene or spirit stove, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The stove consists of a circular metal fuel tank at the base, which is darkened and aged, possibly made of brass or iron. A raised burner assembly sits atop the fuel tank, enclosed by a metal wind shield, which appears to be stamped with a manufacturer's name or logo. The burner head is centrally positioned, with a control valve and a pressurizing pump extending from the tank’s side. The top of the stove features a circular cast-iron trivet or pot stand with multiple supports, allowing pots or kettles to rest above the flame. The trivet has a well-worn patina, with visible signs of heat exposure and rust. It may indicate a well-known brand such as Primus, Optimus, or another vintage stove manufacturer.cooking, gas, kitchen, household item