Wall-mounted kerosene lanterns revolutionized home lighting in the mid-19th century, following Ignacy Łukasiewicz’s 1853 invention of the modern kerosene lamp. They provided a bright, safe alternative to whale oil, using glass chimneys and metal reflectors (often on wall brackets) to illuminate rooms and railway guard’s vans until rural electrification in the 1940s. A vintage tin wall mounted kerosene lamp for use to light the home in the 1900's. It has a shaped back support without a mounted circular reflector. At the front there is a kerosene container with an adjustable turning wick. A glass chimney would have covered the wick to stop the flame from blowing out. There are four metal clips to support the chimney.lamps, lighting equipment, argand lamps, kerosene lamps, wall lamps

Wall-mounted kerosene lanterns revolutionized home lighting in the mid-19th century, following Ignacy Łukasiewicz’s 1853 invention of the modern kerosene lamp. They provided a bright, safe alternative to whale oil, using glass chimneys and metal reflectors (often on wall brackets) to illuminate rooms and railway guard’s vans until rural electrification in the 1940s. A vintage cream coloured tin wall mounted kerosene lamp for use to light the home in the 1900's. It has a shaped back support with a mounted circular reflector attached to a slide in slot. At the front there is a kerosene container with an adjustable turning wick. A glass chimney would have covered the wick to stop the flame from blowing out. There are four metal clips to support the chimney.lamps, lighting equipment, argand lamps, kerosene lamps, wall lamps

This Beco lamp is attached to Penleigh's wardrobe and lights the sink and mirror area. It waslamp was designed by Donald Brown, a pre-eminent Australian lighting designer in the '50s and '60s. Robin Boyd often specified BECO lighting, including elsewhere in his own home. There was possibly a similar lamp in Suzy's's room as a bedlight near the bookcase at one time.Beco 720 wall lamp, with white shadeBrown Evans & Cowalsh st furnishings, robin boyd

This Beco lamp is by Suzy's bookcase and desk. It was designed by Donald Brown, a pre-eminent Australian lighting designer in the '50s and '60s. Robin Boyd often specified BECO lighting, including elsewhere in his own home. There was a similar lamp in Penleigh's room as a bedlight near the bookcase at one time.Beco 720 wall lamp, with black shade and articulated armBrown Evans & Cowalsh st furnishings, robin boyd

Kerosene wall lamp with reflector, painted pink, reservoir in base of lamp with commercially made burner.lighting, kerosine & oil, kerosene, old cat number k83

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: PHT + PPA/ Chairmen (blue pen, centre left) Bill Sweetland/ KS Anderson/ Theo Jarrett (blue pen, centre)port of portland authority archives

In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, Rheumatologist, Dr Geoffrey Littlejohn, makes a presentation at the forum.COL photo of a man, wearing a suit, shirt and tie. He is standing at a lectern. On the wall behind him, there is a large wooden-framed mirror on one side (partially obscured) and a sconce (wall lamp) on the other.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, dr geoffrey littlejohn, rheumatologist, presentation, south yarra, 2001

In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, AFV CEO, Leigh Garwood, addresses forum attendees.COL photo of a man, wearing a suit, shirt and tie, is standing at a lectern. He is speaking into a microphone, which is held by a short flexible arm attached to the lectern. At the front of the lectern, the text "NINE DARLING" is visible. On the wall behind him, there is a large wooden-framed mirror on one side and a two-light sconce (wall lamp) on the other side.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, leigh garwood, ceo, south yarra, 2001

In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, an unidentified woman addresses the forum attendees.COL photo of a woman, wearing a long jacket over trousers. She is speaking while holding an open folder. Behind her, there is a tall, freestanding vertical banner. It contains the text, "ARTHRITIS VICTORIA" and "OSTEOPOROSIS VICTORIA" and their respective logos, along with the text, "FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH" (partially obscured). Beside the banner, affixed to the wall, is a two-light sconce (wall lamp), partially obscured).arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, presentation, south yarra, 2001

In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, AFV CEO, Leigh Garwood, addresses forum attendees.COL photo of a man, wearing a suit, shirt, tie, and spectacles. He is standing at a lectern and is speaking into a microphone, which is held by a short flexible arm attached to the lectern. On the front of the lectern, there is the text "NINE DARLING STREET". On the wall behind him, there is a large wooden-framed mirror on one side, partially obscured by a large black curtain. On the other side, there is a two-light sconce (wall lamp).arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, leigh garwood, ceo, south yarra, 2001

In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, an unidentified man addresses the forum attendees.COL photo of a man, wearing a suit, shirt and tie. He is standing at a lectern and is speaking into a microphone, which is held by a short flexible arm attached to the lectern. On the front of the lectern, there is the text, "NINE DARLING STREET". On the wall behind him, there is a two-light sconce (wall lamp). Beside him, there is a small table covered with a white tablecloth, on which sit two glasses of white wine.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, presentation, south yarra, 2001

In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, an unidentified man addresses the forum attendees.COL photo of a man, wearing a suit, shirt and tie. He is standing at a lectern and is speaking into a microphone, which is held by a short flexible arm attached to the lectern. On the wall behind him, there is a large wooden-framed mirror (partially obscured) with a two-light sconce (wall lamp) on the wall on either side of it. Beside him, there is a small table covered with a white tablecloth, on top of which sits a laptop computer.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, presentation, south yarra, 2001

Joyce Coffey (nee Hiddlestone) was the first woman to receive recognition as a designer in a major Australian manufacturing business, Kempthorne Lighting, where she was the chief designer in the post war period. These design drawings by Joyce Coffey were for the Well Glass lamp series of lights that were designed for indoor and outdoor use. Joyce Coffey worked in partnership with Selwyn Coffey on the designs. In 1956 lights from this series won a bronze award in the Industrial Design section of the Arts Festival exhibition of the Melbourne Olympic Games. Ann Carew, 2017Drawings of a Kempthorne Well Glass Wall Bracket and Ceiling Lamplighting, design, melbourne olympic games, industrial design

Small tin plate wall hanging kerosene lamp with Eagle burner & circular reflector, painted dark red, missing chimeny.Eagle wick winder reads made in USA P&A MFG Colighting, kerosine & oil, kerosene

In 2001, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) forum. The event was held at Nine Darling Street, a reception centre in South Yarra. In this photo, Rheumatologist, Dr Geoffrey Littlejohn, explains how our understanding of fibromyagia has evolved over time.COL photo of a man, wearing a suit, shirt and tie. He is standing at a lectern. To his right, there is a large projector screen displaying a slide projection. The text heading on the slide says, "Fibromyalgia : what is it?", followed by dot points (illegible) under the sub-headings "1940's", "1970's", and "1980's". Above the screen, affixed to the ceiling, there is a small green "EXIT" sign. Behind the screen is a large black curtain. On the wall behind him, there is a large wooden-framed mirror on one side (partially obscured by the curtain) and a two-light sconce (wall lamp) on the other. There is a small table next to him covered with a white tablecloth, on top of which sits a laptop computer. In the foreground, there is a view of the audience from behind.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, forum, information, education, pain management, dr geoffrey littlejohn, rheumatologist, presentation, south yarra, 2001

Gas lamps worked by heating something called a 'mantle' with a gas flame. The mantle then glowed brightly, lighting up the room. Lamps had either two chains, for a ceiling-mounted lamp or a tap for a wall-mounted burner to turn off the gas. These chains or taps could also adjust the flow of the gas and hence the brightness of the mantle. Before Carl Auer von Welsbach invented the gas mantle in the 1890s, all gas lights in homes and street lights had simple gas jets that pointed upwards. In the home, these lights were covered with glass globes and had an overall ornate look making the lamp ascetically pleasing and protecting the flame from being blown out. However, this arrangement was extremely inefficient: To get as much light as possible, the gas had to be turned fully up, resulting in large sheets of flame rising towards a ceiling. Also, because the lamp had to be point upwards, the illumination was directed upwards, i.e. at the ceiling rather than where it was needed. So the usable light for a given amount of gas was minimal but the invention of the gas mantle eventually changed this. It enabled gas lights to have a small flame and to direct their light downwards. The item is significant as it is part of a very ornate gas lamp wall bracket from the late 19th to early 20th century. Its provenance is currently unknown and at this time cannot be associated with a historical event, person or place and the item is assessed as a collective asset.Gas lamp wall bracket; part of a gas lamp. A single burner fancy wall mounted bracket, brass, ornate and decorative, featuring a Lamassu - figure with the body of a lion , wings of an eagle and human head. It was recovered from the wreck of the Loch ArdNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, gas lamp, brass lamp, gas burner bracket, domestic artifact, gas lighting, gas lamp bracket

Francis Powell (1861-) and Francis Hanmer (1858-1925) founded Powell and Hanmer Ltd in the Summer of 1885 for the manufacturer of bike and carriage lamps. Their first advertisements began to appear in November of 1885. In 1890 they lodged a Patent for “velocipede” lamps to be used by lightweight wheeled vehicles propelled by a rider, such as a bike, tricycle and railroad handcar. In April of 1913, they were selling headlamps for cars and in 1914 built their second factory manufacturing dynamo lighting sets in Rocky Lane Birmingham, also for the production of dynamos for motor cars. Then in 1929 Powell and Hanmer Ltd, was acquired by the Lucas company which was at that time the main competitor for the manufacture of non-electrical equipment for cycles and motorcycles. When a director of Powell and Hanmer joined the board of Austin motor cars, Lucas feared that Austins might encourage Powell and Hanmer to start to produce electrical equipment for supply to the company and as a result this association might affect Lucas's business with other large vehicle manufacturers. As a result, Lucas made an offer to Powell & Hanmer and purchased the business for £500,000. Carbide lighting was used in rural and urban areas of Australia which were not served by electrification. Its use began shortly after 1900 in many countries and continued past the 1950s. Calcium carbide pellets were placed in a container outside the home, with water piped to the container and allowed to drip on the pellets releasing acetylene. This gas was piped to lighting fixtures inside the house, where it was burned, creating a very bright flame. Carbide lighting was inexpensive but was prone to gas leaks and explosions. Early models of the automobile, motorbike and bicycles used carbide lamps as headlamps. Acetylene gas, derived from carbide, enabled early automobiles to drive safely at night. Thick concave mirrors combined with magnifying lenses projected the acetylene flame light. These type of lights were used until reliable batteries and dynamos became available, and manufacturers switched to electric lights. Acetylene lamps were also used on riverboats for night navigation. The National Museum of Australia has a lamp made in about 1910 that was used onboard the PS Enterprise, an 1878 Australian paddle steamer, currently owned by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. It is still operational, and one of the oldest working paddle steamers in the world, listed on the Australian Register of Historic Vehicles.Acetylene Carbide lamp, marine pattern burner housing and reflector missing Carbide Lamp, metal. Has plate for attaching to wall, & gimbal to allow lamp to remain vertical. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, carbide lamp, motor vehicle, bike lamp, lighting, vehicle lighting, powell, hanmer, acetylene gas lamp, early lighting, marine lighting

This item appears to be a 20th-century lamp, modelled after an earlier version of a wall-mounted kerosene lamp. Authentic kerosene lamps were typically crafted from copper or brass, renowned for their durability and traditional aesthetic. In contrast, contemporary reproductions are often manufactured using alternative materials and processes, reflecting changes in production methods and cost considerations.The lamp is modelled after marine kerosene navigation lamps that were widely used throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. These lamps played a significant role in maritime history, providing essential lighting for navigation on vessels during this era. As a representation of this period’s maritime lighting technology, the lamp serves as an example of the type of equipment that would have been commonplace aboard ships of the time.Navigation lamp; Starboard side. Metal kerosene lamp with two flat sides and a curved front with a rippled, green glass window. The chimney on top has a catch and an opening lid. and the name "Starboard" is inscribed on a fixed brass plaque. The fuel tank and wick can be removed through the base. Engraved on plaque: “STARBOARD“flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, ship's lamp, kerosene lamp, navigation lamp, starboard lamp, ship's equipment, safety equipment

This item appears to be a 20th-century lamp, modelled after an earlier version of a wall-mounted kerosene lamp. Authentic kerosene lamps were typically crafted from copper or brass, renowned for their durability and traditional aesthetic. In contrast, contemporary reproductions are often manufactured using alternative materials and processes, reflecting changes in production methods and cost considerations.The lamp is modelled after marine kerosene navigation lamps that were widely used throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. These lamps played a significant role in maritime history, providing essential lighting for navigation on vessels during this era. As a representation of this period’s maritime lighting technology, the lamp serves as an example of the type of equipment that would have been commonplace aboard ships of the time. Marine lamp: navigation lamp, portside. Metal Kerosene lamp with two flat sides and a curved, rippled red glass front window. The name "port" is inscribed on a fixed brass plaque. A round chimney is on top of the lid opens with a catch. The fuel tank and wick can be removed through the base. The metal appears to be electroplated.Inscribed on the plaque; "PORT"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, ship's lamp, kerosene lamp, navigation lamp, ship's equipment, safety equipment, port lamp

Black and white photograph. Three males underground in Deborah Mine with drill and pick. Lamp on wall. Quartz shows well. Deborah Mine 1000 ft. level. Inscription on back: A. Richardson, 29 Harrison St., Bendigo.mining, underground equipment, miners, bendigo, mines and mining, mine, mines, miners, person, males, workers, group, central deborah mine

Photographs taken by Esther Winifred Hall (nee Smallpage) - great grand-daughter of Stephen George Henty. Taken in 1934 Centenary Celebrations in Portland.Black and white photograph showing a stone building with awning at front and ball-shaped finials. Notices pinned to front wall of building and telegraph poles to left of building. Pair of narrow windows set high at front of building and on end wall at right. Street lamp to left of building.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)

Raphael Tuck & Sons 'Oilettte' Connoisseur postcard 2747. Tuck's Post Card. Carte Postale. Postkarte. The 'Crayon' series. Four ladies are enjoying tea in a formal room. There are pictures on the walls and a lamp and clock on a mantelpiece. On a stand or auto tray are teapots and cups and saucers. Art Publishers to the King and Queen. The post card is addressed to Miss L. Pethard, Fir St. Golden Square. The one penny (1d.) Victorian stamp dated 3/11/?.postcard, lydia chancellor collection, collection, female, entertaining, entertainment, costume, fashion, clothing, recreation, tucks post card

This artefact is a functional, non-decorative fitting that essentially transports gas from a wall attachment to a lamp. It is a brass and copper gas lamp fitting, designed to direct and control the flow of gas from a flanged wall fitting to an exit nozzle that was lit. It was raised from the LOCH ARD shipwreck site by Flagstaff Hill divers in 1972. Related pieces can be found in the Maritime Village collection. The LOCH ARD left Gravesend (London) on 2 March 1878, bound for Melbourne, with a crew of 37, 17 passengers, and a diverse and valuable cargo of manufactured goods, luxury items, and refined metal; some of which was to be on show at Melbourne’s first International Exhibition in 1880. At 3 am, 1 June 1878, the ship was wrecked against the high limestone cliffs of Mutton Bird Island on Victoria’s southwest coast near Port Campbell. Only two people survived the disaster — Tom Pearce, a male crew member, and Eva Carmichael, a female passenger. The cargo proved too difficult to salvage in the vessel’s exposed condition and was largely written off. The manifest of goods in the LOCH ARD’s holds included “Fittings gas (4 cases)”. The gas lighting of streets, public buildings, and the dwellings of wealthier private citizens were already well-advanced in the cities and major towns of the Australian colonies. In 1841 Sydney was the first to be gas-lit with 23 street lamps, 106 hotel lamps, and 200 private residences connected to the Darlinghurst “gasometer” by an underground network of metal pipes. “The dim days of oil and tallow are gone by!” pronounced one newspaper, flushed with civic pride. The 1850s Gold Rush promoted a similar attitude of confidence and affluence in the Colony of Victoria. In 1855 Melbourne was connected to its system of subterranean gas pipes despite the same high rates of 25 shillings per 1000 cubic feet being charged, (reduced to 15 shillings in 1865 with cheaper sources of coal). By1858 Kyneton had its gasworks to light the town (fuelled by eucalyptus leaves) and Geelong followed suit in 1860. Had the LOCH ARD reached its intended destination in 1878, the four cases of brass gas light fittings on board would probably have found a ready market.The LOCH ARD shipwreck is of State significance — Victorian Heritage Register S417. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. This pipe is a gas lamp fitting. This extensively corroded fitting is made of brass and copper alloy. It comprises a 31 cm copper pipe of 1.5cm diameter which is connected to a 6.5cm diameter wall flange (via a flow tap and an adjustable swivel valve) at one end, and to a screw-in square coupling with a nozzle or gas jet at the other end. The copper pipe is dented and corroded and has three holes. The brass attachments are a more robust cast metal but the adjustable mechanisms are concreted into immobility by ocean sediment. No discernible maker’s marks. In unrestored but fair condition. The pipe with the fitting was recovered from the wreck of the LOCH ARD.flagstaff 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, gas lamps, gas lighting, gas works, brass fittings, gas pipes, loch ard, 1878 shipwreck, victorian affluence, colonial gas lighting