Not much is known about William Rothwell other than he is recorded as working as an optician and scientific instrument maker in Manchester at 277 Deansgate Street from 1780 until 1820. An entry in the “Complete History of the Trades of Manchester” published in 1822, in which the author describes Mr William Rothwell as an intelligent young man who is conversant in several languages. He went on to describe him as an philosophical instrument maker of optical and mathematical objects, specialising in spectacles, all sorts of surveyors instruments as well as eye glasses of all types. At present that is all that is known of William Rothwell other than his products were made to the highest standards of the time. Today his products are now actively sought by collectors and are currently fetching high prices at auction sales overseas. The telescope is a rare item even though not much is known about Rothwell's history his scientific instruments and optical items fetch high prices when they become available as collectors look for rare and well made items from the 18th and 19th centuries. Its completeness and good condition make it a very good addition to the collection at Flagstaff Hill. A three draw military telescope brass with main cylinder section made of wood, main lens is removable for cleaning.Marked "Rothwell, Manchester"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, telescope, william rothwell, scientific instrument, manchester optician, optician

History of the Australian Army in the second World War, 1939-1945.. iv, 108 pages, 13 unnumbered pages ; bibliography pp 107-108, 28 cm.australian army history world war two

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. One-page printed document on cream paper. A small black and white identification photograph of Clare Macintire in military uniform with the number 500432 in the lower border is adhered to the top right corner. The Royal Australian Airforce insignia is printed at the top of the page.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, rotyal australian air force

'Maxine's story: from tags to riches' by Leigh Parry. Article in Whitehorse Gazette, 25 November 1998 on Blackburn South business 'Ezi-Tag', started and run by Maxine Rothwell.businesses, ezi-tag, rothwell, maxine

Leather flying coat and helmet owned by Catherine "Katie" Weir Rothwell Bloomfield. Born on December 31st 1904 in Pakenham, Bloomfield was the first women in Victoria to earn her private pilot's licence. Her license was number 334, with her gaining it on the 29th of June 1929 at the Essendon aerodrome. Prior to gaining her license, she flew 10 hours in duel flying. Bloomfields first aircraft was a Cirrus Moth, which was a leftover model from WW1, with its top speed being 65 mph (104km/h). This is the aircraft that she gained her license with and flew the most.

The house was known as Rothwell and later as Kiora. It was the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Bulmer for many years. It has been demolished.Black and white photo taken from the street of a timber Edwardian home with 2 double brick chimneys and a galvanised iron roof. It has a verandah on 2 sides with wooden fretwork and the pathway leading towards the house has an archway over it. There is a similar archway on the LHS of the photo. The backyard is divided off with lattice fencing and the property has a simple front picket fence with gate behind which is a privet hedge.edwardian style, houses, kiora, rothwell, bulmer family, (mr) tom bulmer, albany crescent, surrey hills

Program of play by the Eltham Little Theatre. Cover sheets of cream coloured heave paper tied together with yellow tie and black printing. Inner pages are brown paper with black printing. Stain affecting all pages lower left corner and right side centre.Front of program: 'Souvenir Programme, The Furtive Fortunes of Fickle Fate by Nevil Thurgood' 'Produced by Belle Rothwell' Rear of program: 'An Eltham Little Theatre Production'heidi teague collection, eltham, the furtive fortunes of fickle fate

A handwritten letter, most likely addressed to Clare Rothwell Macintire. The letter mentions Prisoner of War, Japanese Red Cross, the Red Cross in Adelaide, and is signed 'Ruth' Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Single page double sided handwritten letter on unruled buff paper. Handwritten at top left "VX 38812"army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, australian red cross society

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Two thin, aluminium identification discs aka 'dog tags', one octagonal shape, one round shape with engraved lettering, strung on a fine metal chain. [upon circle tag] 'MACINTIRE. CR / 500 432 / N/S PRES / GROUP 04' [upon octagonal tag] 'MACINTIRE. CR / 500 432 / N/S PRES / GROUP 04'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Two aluminium and brass cufflinks.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Two pieces of airforce ribbon. The ribbon is comprised of black ribbing with a central line of cross-grain pale-blue ribbing. One long piece rolled into a loop and secured with a pin. One short, narrow piece with frayed ends.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Metal and enamel badge featuring a variant of the tri services symbol including a rising sun, anchor and a pair of wings. A blue enamel semicircle of scroll work is above this with the text 'AUST. LEGION OF' surmounted by an attached gilded crown and the number '46'. Below the wings is a boomerang shape with the text 'EX-SERVICEMEN & WOMEN'. on face of badge: 'AUST LEGION OF / EX-SERVICEMEN & WOMEN' on reverse of badge: 'K.G. LUKE MELB / V'35537'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, australian legion of ex-servicemen & women

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Various attachment parts for airforce epaulettes, including five metal backing plates, five metal split pins, hexagonal brass nut, and metal jump ring.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Pair of khaki wool Royal Australian Air Force epaulettes with metal crown and eagle insignia attached via a metal backing plate, three rows of black and khaki braid, and attachment straps with buttonholes.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, heraldry

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Claire Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Eight brass buttons with a raised Royal Australian Air Force crown and eagle motif, and engraved makers mark and metal shank on reverse. All buttons are the same size with the exception of one smaller button.On reverse of six of eight buttons: 'K.G. LUKE PTY. LTD. MELB' On reverse of two of eight buttons: 'STOKES & SONS'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Claire Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Fourteen brass buttons with an affixed raised Royal Australian Air Force crown and eagle motif, and engraved makers mark and metal shank on reverse. All buttons are the same size.on the reverse: 'STOKES & SONS'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Claire Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff card certificate with a blue border, red seal embossed with the coat of arms of Melbourne, printed black text and two signatures. The coat of arms of Melbourne is printed in colour at the top of the certificate. 'CITY OF MELBOURNE / CIVIL DEFENCE ORGANISATION / CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE / PRESENTED TO / Clare R. Macintyre / WHO WAS ENROLLED AS A MEMBER AND LOYALLY SERVED / IN THE CIVIL DEFENSE ORGANISATION OF THE / CITY OF MELBOURNE / DURING A PERIOD OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY, / WORLD WAR, 1939-1945' 'This certificate is issued in appreciation of the services / so rendered and as an expression of the thanks of the / Melbourne City Corporation for the voluntary / assistance gratuitously given in the interests of public / safety and welfare.' 'Given Under the Common Seal of the Corporation of the Lord Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Melbourne, this eleventh day of November, 1945' 'F. R. Connelly. / LORD MAYOR / H. S. Wooton / TOWN CLERK' ' "THEY ALSO SERVE WHO ONLY STAND AND WAIT" 'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, civil defence organisation

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured three-page foolscap paper document attached at top left with a staple. Type-written text outlining instructions for members of the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service is included on both sides of all pages. army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, raafns

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured one-page foolscap paper document. Type-written text outlining pantry duties with respective times is included on one side of the page. army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured one-page foolscap paper document. Type-written text outlining duties with respective times is included on one side of the page. Handwritten at top of page: 'ACW's Duties'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, aircraftwoman's duties

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured two-page foolscap paper document formerly attached at top left with a pin. Type-written text outlining a history of nursing is included on one side of each page. Headings include Early Nursing, Evolution of Nursing, Modern Nursing and Nursing in Australia.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, history of nursing, florence nightingale

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured one-page paper document. Type-written text outlining duties and respective times and days is printed on one side of the document.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured three-page foolscap paper document formerly attached at top left with a pin. Type-written text on one side of each page in two columns with headings in the left column and respective duties in the right column. Inscribed in pencil at top right of first page: 'Matron' Inscribed in pencil on third page 'ie only in cases where [not legible] are not [not legible]'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured two-page foolscap paper document formerly attached at top left with a pin. The document is titled 'FORMATION OF A MESS COMMITTEE'. Type-written text on one side of each page includes agenda and duties of office bearers.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff card certificate with a blue border, printed blue text, type-written text, and three signatures. The coat of arms of the United Kingdom is printed in blue at the top of the certificate. At top right of certificate: 'VICTORIA STATE EMERGENCY COUNCIL' 'Nᵒ 17228' Body text: 'This is to certify that MISS CLARE R. MACINTYRE, / of JESSE McPHERSON HOSPITAL, WILLIAM STREET, MELBOURNE, / whose signature appears in the margin hereof, has qualified in a course of / study in AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS in accordance with the scheme approved / by the Victorian State Emergency Council / Dated this SEVENTEENTH day of SEPTEMBER 1941.' '[not legible] Kett / Instructor / [not legible] Sutherland / District Warden' '[not legible] Harris / Chairman' At bottom left of certificate: 'X.249/4.41-4078.'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, victoria state emergency council, air raid precautions, jessie mcpherson hospital

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. One-page paper document formerly attached to other docuements at top left with a pin. The document is titled 'SISTERS DUTIES'. Type-written text on one side of the page outlines times and respective duties.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured three-page foolscap paper document. The document is titled 'MESS RULES'. Type-written text on one side of each page outlines rules of the Mess Committee. army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, no.3 hospital brafield park

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Three broadsheet-size newspaper pages, one cover page and one two-page folded insert, from The Sydney Morning Herald Late Edition, 8 May 1945. Varied articles on cover page, reverse of cover and both sides of folded insert, relating to the surrender of Germany, V-E day plans, and AIF success.Cover article: 'GERMANS PROCLAIM SURRENDER / TOTALLY CRUSHED / FIGHTING CEASES AFTER NEARLY SIX YEARS / GERMANS SAY CONDITIONS IMPOSED ARE HARSH'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, the sydney morning herald, v-e day, winston churchill, australian imperial force