This large bean slicer was first manufactured in the late 1800's in England and exported to Australia. Due to the transportation costs it was not used in many Domestic kitchens. This slicer would have been in a kitchen of a higher socio/economic family within the Kiewa Valley. In the 1930's the manufacturer traded this slicer as "domestic labour-saving slicers". This was the beginning of new generation of the kitchen "gadget". The introduction of the Asian "gadget" manufacturer from the late 1950's saw English export diminish by the cheaper Asian products.This item has great significance because it demonstrates that even "remote rural" locations, such as the Kiewa Valley in the early 1900s still were able to optain "state of the art" labour saving "kitchen" appliances. It was these English and European goods that were made "to last" which brought the mind set "British is best" This mindset was only altered by periods of Australian economic down turns and the cheap Asian product availabilityThis bean slicer is made from cast iron with a round body housing three rotating blades screwed into a riveted spinning base plate. The whole body of this slicer is green with a "natural coloured" handle. A "G" clamp is part of the main frame to fasten the slicer onto a table/counter top (when in use). On the side of the handle and along the top plate "SPONG & Co Ltd" and opposite "BEAN SLICER" below this "No 633"domestic kitchen time savers, food processors, bean slicers

This bean slicer was made about the 1920s by the British firm of Spong & Co. This firm was founded by James Osborn Spong in 1856 in London. James Spong invented over 100 labour-saving devices during his lifetime and his firm became well-known for its production of domestic labour-saving and safety devices, especially its grinding machine and its bean slicer. These domestic items were to be found in most households from the 1880s to the 1950s prior to the advent of electrical items that carried out similar labour-saving processes. This bean slicer is of interest as a reminder of the many labour -saving devices that were available to most women early in the 20th century, even those in the rural and more remote areas in AustraliaThis a heavy metal bean slicer with a circular piece with a rounded cut-out at the top for the insertion of the bean and an attached bolted handle with a wooden top. Attached to the circular top is a circular revolving piece with three cutters. Welded on to the top piece is a metal clamp with a large screw for attaching the slicer to a table or bench. The slicer is painted green and has the name of the manufacturer etched on the top piece.Spong & Co Ltd Made In England No 632 Bean Slicervintage bean slicers, spong & co london, vintage household items

Small metal tin with lid, of the type used for distributing or keeping slices of wedding cake. Inside the tin is a small card inscribed "Eileen G. Kennedy, Sister Mary Clare, Convent of Mercy Ballarat East, 23rd March '31". It is understood the container and card date from the time Linton resident Eileen Kennedy became a nun.wedding cake tins, cake slice boxes, eileen kennedy, sister mary clare, convent of the sisters of mercy ballarat

50th anniversary celebrations of Eltham Tennis Club50th anniversary, eltham tennis club, heidelberg golf club, ian mcmaster, john dinsmore, laurie sparks, terry bain

Business profile on Nat's Place Bundoora, includes awards and interview with owner Paul Gora.News clipping, black text, colour image.paul gora, nats place, bundoora

The newsletter was produced for the Port Melbourne Business Association during a Covid lockdown which featured an article by Port Phillip Mayor, Cr Bernadene VOSS. Two other residents coping with the pandemic are Nick DIMITROKALLIS from the Port Melbourne Bakehouse and Michael McNAMARA, Chief Information Officer for the Federal Government. The back page has a section 'Port Voices' about ideas for Bay Street.A large 4 page coloured newsletter with articles about life in Port Melbourne during Covid.melbourne bakehouse, bernadene voss, nick dimitrokallis, michael mcnamara, port melbourne business association

Spiral boundVogue Food article on Arabella Boxer with her recipescookery, walsh st library

T shaped railway line slice from the Thai-Burma railway line 1942-43.No markings on actual railway line slice but plaque attached Rail slice thai-Burma Railway !942-43 Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce.

This bean slicer is one of the household labour-saving devices that became increasingly popular in the early to mid 20th century. In those times vegetables such as beans were often grown in the backyard of a house or farm and bean-cutting was a laborious task, especially when providing for a large family. Processed sliced beans were not then freely available.This bean slicer has no known local provenance but is retained as an interesting example of a 20th century household labour-saving device. This is a metal object with a round disc with three metal blades underneath on a turntable for slicing. The blades are attached by six screws. There are two funnels on the top of the disc for inserting the beans. A handle that turns the blades is attached by a screw to the round disc. Attached to the disc also is a vice that enables the slicer to be bolted to a bench or table. The slicer has been painted green but the paint is wearing off and the whole object is rustywarrnambool, bean slicer, household items

This cheese slicer was gifted to the donor at their wedding in 1969. It was used in a health food shop in Upwey until 2008. It is believed to date from 1900s and to have been originally used in a local shop, possibly in Cockatoo.This cheese slicer is an excellent example of food processing equipment used in local businesses over the past 100 years.Cheese slicer comprising rectangular wooden base and a handle with cutting wire at the base. Handle can be lifted up and down to cut the slice which is laid on two marble blocks. cheese slicer, food preparation, upwey, cockatoo, 1900s, commercial food preparation

A commercial company Tobacco company created by a merger between two companies - the Dixson Tobacco Company Limited and William Cameron Brothers and Company Proprietary. Deep Temple Bar Set Slice Tobacco tin with a yellow enamel ground embellished with scroll work and lettering in three colours including red.Lid: Temple Bar Sweet Slice Tobacco Front: Temple Bar / BAT Co / Temple Slice Tob Printed inside the tin, "TEMPLE BAR A High-Grade Mild Tobacco, Cool & Sweet with a Delicate Flavour, Manufactured by The British - Australasian Tobacco Company"tobacco, tobacco tins, temple bar set slice tobacco tin, the british - australasian tobacco company

This item would have been made, possibly by the blacksmith. This item shows ingenuity in producing a item for use in the home. It may have been home-made because comparable items may not have been available to buy or possibly because of the maker's financial situation.Roughly made - home produced. Long handle with flattened slice-end riveted on. Diamond pattern of holes to allow drainage of oil/liquid.kitchen, food, preparation, tin, homemade, egg, slice

The items were presented to Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221, 4th Anti Tank Regt in May 1984. Alf worked on the Railway during 1942-43 as a Prisoner of war in horrendous conditions. Refer 2485 for medals and service history also 1076, 2484P..1) A section of the "Thai-Burma Railway Line". A small brass plaque is attached to one edge. .2) Certificate of "Authenticity Thai- Burma Railway memento". Yellow parchment paper with gold surround with blue print. A space for "Presented to and date, signed by". A brief story on the Railway Line. On the rear in one corner in ink "Slice No 131"..1) "Rail slice Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 Australian Thai Chamber of Commerce"memorabilia, history, railways

Table Set with Buscits and Slices

White China Cake Slicedomestic items, crockery

'Lightning' cast iron potato slicer.potato chip cutters

Salmon fillet slicing or Ham knife. 430mm long.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

1 x red bean slicer (1930's)Spong & Co Made in England No G32kitchen, appliance, bean slicer,

Used at the Stag Inn now Seacombe HouseBone handled silver cake slice with filigreed bladeStag Hotel (silver stamps)local history, domestic items, cutlery

Silver 6 slice toast rack with carry handle.toast racks

This item was used in Dicken's Store. Originally the Pardew Brothers store in Nicholson Street, Orbost, Frank Dicken purchased the shop business. It was a bakery and general store and was known as F.B. Dicken and Son. In 1948 they bought the shop freehold . The store remains today converted into two separate shops. The meat slicer was purchased from Henry Berry and Company a large wholesale grocers and general merchant company, first established in Melbourne in 1859.The Dicken store is a prominent Orbost building. Frank and May Dicken moved to Orbost in 1936 where Frank became manager of Pardew Brothers store in Nicholson Street. In 1945, Frank purchased the business and in 1947, formed a partnership with his son, Selwyn. The store was then called F.B. Dicken and Son. The premises are still retained by the Dicken family although the shop business was sold in 1981. (ref. In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall)A heavy commercial meat slicer which sits on bench. Frame is painted red. The tray moves as the handle turns. The main structure is cast iron. It has a circular steel blade. The chrome output tray is detachable. The movable carriage has a cast aluminium tray with spikes to hold the meat and there is an adjustable clamp to secure the meat.INVICTA Model No 302 21 HENRY BERRY PTY LTD MELBfood-preparation dicken-store meat-slicer

Ornate Silver plated cake slice with pierce work on blade.E.P.N.S.domestic items, cutlery

Black metal guillotine type slicer for cutting tobacco from plug.McMillanpersonal effects, smoking accessories

'The Antrim' lathe apple parer, corer and slicer, with a wooden knob on the handle.apple peelers, apple corers

The donor stated that the machine is about 100years old.Metal food cutter with rotary blade and handle. Base has lower shaft with screw to attach to table.Sterling Slicer No.10 NRS&Co Rochester New Yorkdomestic items, food preparation