This button hook was used by Annie Meredith Brown (née Nicholls) and her daughter Annie Meredith Bailey (née Brown). Button hooks were mainly used for doing up buttons on shoes and boots.Small button hook with bone handle, the hook folds inwards and opens out like a penknife.button hooks

Portrait of John Wall, who was treasurer for the Association for the Blind between 1970-1989. This photograph was taken for an annual report based upon the ruled lines on the back of the photograph.Col. photograph of John Wall, treasurer at the Association for the BlindJohn Wall, treasurer 1970/1989association for the blind, john wall

Crochet was a popular past-time. Combining three hooks into one tool was good marketing for this utilitarian domestic toolCrochet hook, complete with its sheath to protect its tip and to protect items nearby, with three hooks in one.Triple folding crochet hooks with sheath. Three hooks attached at single joint, and allow for one hook to be used individually. Handle japanned black finishRegistration number 83760 crochet, capped crochet hook

Lorraine Wall presents a cheque for $12,474 to Frank Wyley as representative of the Cockatoo Uniting Church for rebuilding of the church after the Ash Wednesday bushfires. Mrs. Wall, her parents Olga and John Rowe and Russell were organisers of poster sales.Colour photograph of Lorraine Wall and Frank Wyley."Lorraine Wall Frank Wyley C&N 25/9/85 p 14"wall, lorraine, wyley, frank, cockatoo uniting church, ash wednesday bushfires

Crochet was a popular past-time. Boye began manufacturing steel crochet hooks in 1917, first firm to make range of crochet hooks in USA, previously relied on European imports Crochet hook made by Boye, complete with its sheath to protect its tip and to protect items nearbyChrome plated fine steel crochet hook and sheathBoye 14crochet, american made hook

Crochet was a popular past-time. Classic steel crochet hook was a utilitarian domestic tool. Argosy brand hooks were made by British Needle Co (est. 1918) later absorbed into Abel Morrell in 1972 Crochet was a popular past-time. Classic steel crochet hook was a utilitarian domestic toolSteel classic styled crochet hook, size 2Argosy 2crochet, british steel crochet hook

These hooks were used to make 'hooked' rugs, usually as a craft or hobby. Popular in the 1970s.An example of craft tools from the mid to late 20th century.Metal hook with two-directional clip; varnished wooden handle.Letters scratched into handle "MITHI"rug hooks, rug hooking, crafts

Abel Morrall was one of England's foremost needle maker. They were innovative manufacturers. This crochet hook's patent dates to 1903An unusual shaped hook with the curve in the middle - a design to reduce the risk of stitches slipping offf. Crochet hook with shaft bent into a central loop/grip5, Patent no 806morrall, slip not crochet hook

Metal tool used for hooking hand made rugs. May have been used to make rugs as a hobby.Metal tool used for hooking rugs. Hollow hexagonal handle with holed 'punch'.rug hook, hooking rugs, partington, rugmaking, crafts

Work commenced at Rocky Valley Dam site in early 1947 and proceeded until May. Resumed work in October after the winter and a camp for the accommodation of workmen was commenced at this time. Work continued in 1948 with the establishment of work facilities, including the erection of two large excavators. At the dam site the river was diverted through a temporary pipeline. Work proceeded in the summer months with the placing of concrete in the foundations and earth and rock fill for the construction of the wall. Rocky Valley and associated spillway and outlet works were completed in March, 1959. A very good representation of the type of machinery available in the 1940's used for excavation of the dam and the construction of the dam wall.Black and white photograph of Rocky Valley Dam wall under construction. There are at least three cranes plus workmen in the photo. This is taken from the Heathey's Spur side of the dam wall looking back toward Sun Valley.Hand written on back of photograph "Rocky Valley Dam Wall Excavation" in blue ink.rocky valley, dam, wall, machinery

This is a brochure commemorating the arrival in Australia of John and Isabella McLeod and the unveiling of a plaque at the Immigrants Wall in Portland in 2015. The Immigrants Wall is located in Bentinck Street in Portland, Victoria and was a Glenelg Shire Bicentenary Project to enable descendants of those who first set foot on Australian soil at Portland to commemorate this event by placing a memorial plaque on the wall. John and Isabella McLeod were two of these immigrants to come to Portland in 1854. They came from the Isle of Raasay in Scotland and they and their families settled in areas around Warrnambool (Purnim, Port Fairy, Framlingham, Rosebrook etc)This brochure is of some interest as giving some information on John and Isabella McLeod and their families who came to Portland in 1854 and settled in areas around Warrnambool. These McLeods are ancestors of Graeme McLeod, a Warrnambool and District Historical Society memberThis is an A3 sheet folded three times. It has printed information on the Immigrants Wall at Portland and on John and Isabella McLeod. The front page has an outline of the McLeod tartan and the clan badge. The pages include colour photographs and a McLeod family tree.Front page: ‘McLeod, John & Isabella, Commemoration of arrival in Australia, 1854, 7 June 2015, Immigrants Wall, Portland’john and isabella mcleod, immigrants wall, portland, warrnambool

Parasol shaped needlecases were popular during 19th century often as souvenirs. Stanhope view is missing so can't know where this one might have represented. More souvenir than functional crochet hook.Parasols were fashion accessories of 1860's and their shape was adopted as a convenient needle holder - creating a popular souvenirs and gifts.Parasol shaped needle case and crochet hook. Bone handle with purple umbrella. Hole in handle for stanhope lens (missing). Handle unscrews to open needle case within the umbrella.needlecase, souvenir

Motorbike "The Wimmera" in front of wooden wall with Garage sign and 3 tyres with Dunlop Tyres sign in centre of tyres. Deards and Young and Ledgars Garage. Motorbike "The Wimmera" in front of wooden wall with 3 tyres and Garage sign on wall. -- Deards and Young and Ledgars GarageGarage Dunlop tyres. stawell wimmera motor vehicles

1. Black and white photograph of the SMB Retaining Wall 2. Black and white photograph of the bay windows at SMB Library1. Reatining wall crumbles, July 12 '93ballarat school of mines, e.j.tippett library, smb retaining wall, july 1993, ballarat courier propriety limited, copyright, grant street, grant street retining wall

Photographs from Watsonia Neighbourhood House 2005 taken by Rosie Bray. Photo 1: Ellen Michel and assistant, working on the mosaic wall at Watsonia Neighbourhood House; photo 2: Mosaic wall and neighbourhood house coordinator Cheryl Purcell 2 colour photographs, captions on back.Caption: Photo 1 "Ellen Michel and worker - working on the mosaic wall at Watsonia N/House Feb 05"; photo 2 "Mosaic wall - Cheryl Purcell - Watsonia N/H Feb05"watsonia neighbourhood house, cheryl purcell, ellen michel

Wall hanging important bible quotes. Able to be turned to alternate the displayed quotes.Used by German settlers in Doncaster areaWall Hanging BoardLaß dir an meiner Onnoe genigen, Dem meine fraft ift in Den Sicwnden micitig. 2. Cor. 12, 9. Google Translate: Let my uncle be content with my uncle, for my uncle is in my sight. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Alle 2.1113 ي.0210د wetfet anf ailn, Dcum Er forget für cuc. 1. Wett. 5, 8. bible, german, wall

Item sold by Jones, a shop located in Bridge Street, Ballarat.Metal button hook with hoop shaped handle, a narrow shaft ended with a small hook. The shop details are printed in relief on the handle.Jones, Bridge Street, Ballaratfootwear, clothing accessories, button hooks

Corroded hook made from iron historic building, archaeology

An aluminium wall hook with two screwing holes - one each side.ECV inside a hexagon ; WD 2414 A.J. P/Lwall-hook

The memorial wall was constructed in 2010 to coincide with brigade's 75th anniversary. The wall represents the brigade members that have passed away while as members in the line of duty has served more than fifteen years of service to the Melton Fire Brigade. This wall is the relocation of the historic time capsule from the old fire station to to its new location in Henry Street.Booklet for the unveiling of Melton Fire Brigade Memorial Wallemergency services

The memorial wall was constructed in 2010 to coincide with brigade's 75th anniversary. The wall represents the brigade members that have passed away while as members in the line of duty has served more than fifteen years of service to the Melton Fire Brigade. This wall is the relocation of the historic time capsule from the old fire station to to its new location in Henry Street. Relatives of Melton Fire brigade members at the unveiling of the memorial wall.emergency services, local identities

The gate in these photos is the only remaining one of 17 towers that were placed strategically on the town walls. It was called the Buttergate and located near to St John's Gate which levied a toll on the butter entering the town, the levy being used to support the Carmelite Monastery, founded in 1256 in what is now Mary Street, Drogheda.Stone wall, a remnant of the City Wall at Drogheda, Ireland.drogheda city wall, dregheda

The author, Wal Wall, attended Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. Frank Lord was principal of Ballarat Teachers' College from 1946-1950.A biography of Frank Lord, Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College from 1946 to 1950.frank lord, ballarat teachers' college, world war one, f.w. lord, world war two, principal, wal wall, family history, genealogy

Two colour photographs of Robert Hook (left) and Zig Plavina.robert hook, zig plavina

The Federation Wall is often photographed during graduations. This photo was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 Lockdown.Colour photograph of the Federation Wall at Mount Helen campus.e.j. .barker library, mount helen library, mount helen campus, tree of knowledge, covid19, pandemic

The plaque is attached to the wall on the right side of the entrance the S.A.B.Bronze wall plaque created by the Department of Agriculture, Victoria to commemorate the opening of the Student Amenities Building on 13th December, 1973 by the Premier of Victoria, The Honourable R. J. Hamer, E. D.., M. P. The plaque is attached to the wall on the right side of the entrance to the SAB.DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, VICTORIA. BURNLEY HORTICULTURAL COLLEGE. THIS PLAQUE IS TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE STUDENT AMENITIES BUILDING ON 13TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1973. BY THE PREMIER OF VICTORIA THE HONOURABLE R.J. HAMER. E.D., M.P. THE HON. IAN SMITH M.P. MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE DR. D.S. WISHART B.V.SC.. DIRECTORstudent amenities building, opening, r. j. hamer, commemoration, artifact