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Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Galvanised Wash Tub, Probably Circa 1940's
... washing tub... and bathrooms. washing tub galvanised tub laundry bath displaced persons ...Many displaced people who migrated to Australia after World War 2 brought similar tubs with them as part of their luggage. The tubs were valued by the migrants because they were used for washing clothes and other laundry items, and for bathing children and even adults. The tub in our possession was brought out to Australia in 1950 by the Pierzak family who eventually settled in North Sunshine, Victoria. The following story about the Pierzak family has been provided by the daughter Halina Wlodarczyk (nee Pierzak). The father Stanislaw Pierzak was born on the 26th of July 1916 in Zbrza, and the mother Teodozja (Teodozia) Szalas on the 5th of March 1919 in Goleciny, both villages in the Kielce district of Poland. In 1940 they were both taken by the German Army to work as slave labour on farms in Germany. Stanislaw worked in the Saxonia area and Teodozja near Dillingen. The work was hard, and when Teodozja contracted pneumonia she was told that she would not be given any food if she did not work. After the war the displaced persons, as they were called, were settled in various barracks and camps organised by the United States Army. Stanislaw and Teodozja married in Gablingen, Bavaria, Germany, and Halina was born in the camp at Gablingen in 1949. The displaced people were given the choice of several countries if they wanted to migrate from war torn Germany, and so the Pierzak family chose Australia. The Pierzak family set sail from Naples, Italy aboard the ship General M. B. Stewart and arrived in Sydney on the 17th of April 1950. The men and women had to stay in separate quarters, and many passengers were so sick that they did not think they would survive the journey. In Australia they lived in migrant camps in NSW at Bathurst, Orange, Parkes and Cowra. To pay off their fares to Australia migrants were required to work under contract for 2 years. Stanislaw Pierzak worked in Broken Hill NSW returning to visit his family every 3 to 4 months. The son John was born in the Red Cross building at the Parkes camp in 1952. In 1953 the whole family moved to Melbourne and lived in a converted garage in Victor Street, North Sunshine. In 1954 the family bought a bungalow on a block of land in Compton Parade, North Sunshine, where eventually they built a house. Stanislaw Pierzak worked at Steelweld in Ashley Street, Braybrook travelling there on his bicycle, while Teodozja Pierzak found work at Smorgon in West Footscray. Stanislaw and Teodozja Pierzak lived in North Sunshine for the rest of their lives, and Mrs Pierzak always said that Sunshine was the best place in the world.Tubs like this which belonged to displaced people were highly valued possessions and are of historic significance. They were brought out to Australia after World War 2 by many migrating displaced families. The tubs were used for washing activities in the camps in Germany, and the migrant camps in Australia, and also when people lived in bungalows in Australia before they built houses with laundries and bathrooms.Oval shaped galvanised iron tub with two rigid handles, one at each end. The top of the tub is larger than the base. The galvanising is deteriorating in some parts which show a whitish appearance. There are some small dents, and a few chips in the galvanising where surface rust has appeared.The number 70 is stamped on both sides.washing tub, galvanised tub, laundry, bath, displaced persons, immigration, general m. b. stewart, galvanized tub, pierzak, galvanised wash tub -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - WASH BOARD
... BOARD WAS SUPPORTED IN THE WASHING TUB WHILE LAUNDRESS RUBBED.... WASH BOARD WAS SUPPORTED IN THE WASHING TUB WHILE LAUNDRESS ...USED AS DESCRIBED ABOVEWOODEN WASH BOARD - WOODEN FRAME HOUSING RIPPLED METAL ONE SIDE, RIPPLED WOOD THE OTHER. SMALL LEDGE TO HOLD SOAP. WASH BOARD WAS SUPPORTED IN THE WASHING TUB WHILE LAUNDRESS RUBBED ITEMS TO BE LAUNDERED.local history, domestic, laundering, laundering -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Washing tongs
... Used to grip wet washing from hot water tub or copper.... and metal. None Used to grip wet washing from hot water tub ...Used to grip wet washing from hot water tub or copper.Two wooden pieces joined with screws by a flat flexible metal piece.Each wooden piece is indented at ends.Tongs for handling hot washing.Made from light pine wood and metal.Nonewashing, laundry, clothes, tongs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Washing Machine, c. 1960
... HOOVER TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE MODEL 1116 The twin tub... Mitcham melbourne Washing Machine Machine HOOVER TWIN TUB WASHING ...This was donated by the Eastern Emergency VolunteersHOOVER TWIN TUB WASHING MACHINE MODEL 1116 The twin tub machine appears to have been developed to assist in the washing of clothes by including a spin dryer. One tub had an agitator in the side wall to wash clothes which were then lifted into the spin dryer.Hoovermatic GZ046916domestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 2d - green print on a off white paper, 1960's and 1980's
... a women washing clothes using a washing board and tub. 2 - MMTB... a washing board and tub. 2 - MMTB blue 5 sections ticket ...Set if 4 tickets: 1 - 2d - green print on a off white paper, No. 537299, with a Bushels coffee advert featuring a women washing clothes using a washing board and tub. 2 - MMTB blue 5 sections ticket - B890785 with 1981 written in ink on the rear 3 - Two MetroCard's - Off peak - brown print on Edmondson style car, Nos. 00840 and 841 for Preston to Melbourne, dated 12/3/1981trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, metrocard, advertisements -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Somers Camp, c1930
... A black and white photo of five boys washing items in tubs.... A black and white photo of five boys washing items in tubs ...A black and white photo of five boys washing items in tubs and tins at a beach camp. A similar photo is labeled Somers Camp so this was one of the very early camps using tents, before buildings were erected. In the early years of Legacy outings and camps were organised at the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring close to the beach. Permanent camp buildings were built in 1930, and with an association with Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) it was called Somers Camp. This photo was with a group of photos from around the 1930s from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934).Legatee Savige was an important figure in Legacy's history and his property at Balnarring became very important for Legacy providing outings and camps for junior legatees.Black and white photo of 5 boys doing washing at a camp.Stamped '39' on back in grey ink.beach, junior legatee outing, tents, legacy somers camp, savige property -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Laundry Equipment, glass scrubbing board, c1900
Grooved wooden washboards were used from the 18thC in England and Europe. Thick smooth, grooved glass did not rust, stain or wear down as the wooden variety and could be used for finer clothing. The washboard was place in the laundry trough or tub and using a clean brush collars, cuffs and corsets were scrubbed clean.This glass scrubbing board used by a Moorabbin Shire settler c 1900 is an example of the typical laundry equipment used in the area.A timber framed, scrubbing board with ridged clear glass.laundry equipment, washing, scrubbing board, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, washboards, clothing, craftwork -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Bathtub
Used as a bath or for washing clothes where water supply not connected. This mass produced tub has no manufacturer's marks.Galvanised bath, with carry handlesbaths, bathtubs, laundry equipment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Wash trough
Wash trough wooden of 2 tubs and attached wooden wringer (or mangle) with hand winding mechanism and rubber rollers. Inscription on ringer.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wash trough, wringer, mangle, laundry, domestic, cleaning, washing -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Boiling Copper, Newberry & Walker, Boiling Tub, Circa1900
Francis John Newberry founded the Victoria Foundry and Enameling Works in 1890 with a workmate from the Humbles iron foundry in Lupton Street Geelong where he worked. Newberry & Walker Foundry & Enameling Works was built adjoining a cottage that was to be the home of the Newberry family during the ensuing years. Although Walker soon relocated to New Zealand, the Newberry and Walker foundry had become a local success. The foundry produced numerous cast iron products such as washing copper frames, and friezes, balustrades and verandah columns. Verandah posts are to be found in declining numbers, but the Newberry and Walker mark can sometimes be seen on the few which remain. A certain number of iron culvert posts were also made; some of them were still in place on the road to Cressy as late as 1961. Perhaps half the iron friezes on Geelong West verandahs came from the local firm’s foundry. A significant item made in Geelong giving a snapshot into the early beginnings of Victoria's industrial manufacturing of products that helped to replace previously imported items from England or America.Copper boiling tub, cast iron frame copper bowl inside of 14 gallon capacity Newberry & Walkerflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, copper, cast iron, newberry & walker, washing copper frame, laundry, dairy, butchering -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, July 27 1907
This is a camp of survey workers surveying the railway line . They were camped at Mossiface in 1907. It has been sent as a postcard - "Dear Miss Ross, Just a card, hoping you are well etc, trust you have not forgotten our trip. I forgot to get the name of the street in Hobart of Mr Benjamin or Temple?????? Sufficient. Yours sincerely H.R. Gordon". It has been dated September 30th 1907. There had been men surveying in East Gippsland from the late 19th century. Railway surveyors advocated two lines beyond Bairnsdale – one via Bruthen and the Tambo Valley to Omeo, the other via Swan Reach and Colquhoun to Orbost, then on to Bendoc and the border. With all the argument and feuding between the warring factions, by the end of 1891, the Parliamentary Railways Standing Committee gave up in despair of trying to reach any agreement and abandoned the idea altogether. Finally, with all problems solved, the first sod was turned at Mossiface on 9.1.1912, the government sticking to the original route in the 1890 survey .This is a pictorial record of a surveyors' camp in the early 20th century. The Bairnsdale to Orbost Railway was a significant contributor to the economy of Orbost until it closed.A black / white photograph / postcard of a group of men at a campsite. In the background is a row of tents. on the right side is a clothes line with several sheets hung over it. Two men are studying a map or chart; one man is sitting with a cloth around his shoulders while another is standing behind him cutting his hair; one man is washing cloth in a tin tub; another appears to be stirring a pot; others are sitting reading or just observing.on front - handwritten is " R.L.Y.S. SURVEY CAMP MOSSIFACE 27.7.07" on back is a letter - "Dear Miss Ross.............yours sincerely ????? Gordon"surveying-railway east-gippsland-railway mossiface-survey-camp -
Cheese World Museum
Washing Machine, Altofer Brothers Company, ABC Electric Spinner Dryer, 1934 (estimated)
Believed to be on of the first combined washer/spinner machinesCylindrical spinner with a square metal top wash tub, with gyrator agitator in the centre and lid with two hinges. The green and tan tub has red writing 'ABC Spinner'. Tub and spinner are mounted on a triangular base. The spinner has a downward sloping plate at the front.ABC Spinner in red writing on the tub.allansford, washing machines, abc, altofer, loth -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Washing Machine, 1930s
This washing machine is an early model hand machine which came from Allansford, near Warrnambool.This item is an interesting example of an early washing machine with its primitive and simple parts.This is a cylindrical galvanised metal tub mounted on a metal stand. It has a metal ring around the top of the tub and a wooden handle serving as the washing mechanism. The name of the manufacturer is stencilled on the side of the tub.QUEENS HEAD AUSTRALIAvintage household items -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Laundry Tub, early to mid 20th century
This tub probably dates from the early to mid 20th century and would have been a common item in households in those times. It could have been used for laundry items or for other washing processes in the kitchen. Wash houses in the early to mid 20th century were usually separate buildings or sheds outside of the house.This item is retained for display and discussion purposesThis is an oval- shaped metal tub wider at the top than at the base. It has a ridged top, a strengthening metal band around the base and two metal handles. It is somewhat rusty.vintage household items, warrnambool & district historical society collection -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Washing machine, Hoover Limited, Hoover Electrical Washing Machine, est 1950's
... , Mulwala Washing machine Hoover Electrical Washing Machine metal ...metal square tub with wringer. Instruction sheet enclosedHoover mode lApp marking N/27 type 0343 .240 volts 3.8 amps 50 HZ AC only motor 350 watts serial No 0343 107 10499hoover, washing machine, electric, washing, clothes -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Tub
... domestic items laundering tub laundry washing clothes iron ...Galvanised iron oval tub with handle on each end. Decorative bead near top, reinforced rim at base.No visible markingsdomestic items, laundering, tub, laundry, washing, clothes, iron -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bath Tub, 1940's
Used by internees for washing and bathing babies at Camp 3Galvanised iron bath tub with fixed handles either endbath tub, bissinger g, weid, camp 3, tatura, ww2, domestic, ablutions -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bath Tub
Used by internees for washing and bathing babiesGalvanised iron bath tub with fixed handles either endbath tub, camp 3, tatura, ww2, domestic, ablutions -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bath, 1940 (Approx.)
Made by Internees at Camp 3 Tatura and used for bathing, taking a bath or washing of clothes.Tin bath and lid, handles either end of tub and lid. Handmade.camp 3, bathing, washing, ablutions, washing utensils, bathing utensils -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, Corrugated Glass & Wood Wash Board, Twentieth century
A washboard is a tool designed for hand washing clothing. The traditional washboard was usually constructed with a rectangular wooden frame in which are mounted a series of ridges or corrugations for the clothing to be rubbed upon. In the 19th-century, the ridges were often of wood; by the 20th-century, ridges of metal were more common. Later examples substituted corrugated glass of plastic for the metal.A domestic glass and wood wash board designed for use with a wash tub. Annotation: "Donated by Mrs Grove (daughter of Dorothy ( Allan) Edwards-Flint".wash boards, laundry equipment -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment, Galvanised Iron Laundry Dipper, 20th Century
A dipper was used to transfer clean water to the wash tubCylindrical galvanised iron laundry dipper with handle.laundry dippers, laundry equipment, hand-washing -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Domestic object, Galvanised Iron Wash Tub, 20th Century
Item of portable laundry equipment that might have multiple purposes including washing infants.Painted (exterior) galvanised iron oval wash tub. The portable tub has two handles and an overhanging rim.laundry equipment, wash tubs, galvanised iron household objects -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment, Wash Board, 20th Century
A washboard is a tool designed for hand washing clothing. The traditional washboard was usually constructed with a rectangular wooden frame in which are mounted a series of ridges or corrugations for the clothing to be rubbed upon. In the 19th-century, the ridges were often of wood; by the 20th-century, ridges of metal were more common. Later examples substituted corrugated glass of plastic for the metal.A domestic glass and wood wash board designed for use with a wash tub. laundry equipment, wash boards -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment, Wash Board, 20th Century
A washboard is a tool designed for hand washing clothing. The traditional washboard was usually constructed with a rectangular wooden frame in which are mounted a series of ridges or corrugations for the clothing to be rubbed upon. In the 19th-century, the ridges were often of wood; by the 20th-century, ridges of metal were more common. Later examples substituted corrugated glass of plastic for the metal.A domestic glass and wood wash board designed for use with a wash tub. laundry equipment, wash boards -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Wringer
Washing wringer (or mangle) marked "EXTRA HIGH GRADE WARRANTED" and "102" and " - - -ROLLS 12 - - -" Has orange coloured rollers. Clamps on swivel to clamp onto trough. Adjustable pressure clamps on top. Trade Mark of Horse Shoe with "AWCo" inside it . Instructions stamped on wooden slope "THIS WRINGER HAS WARRANTED RUBBER / ROLLS / VULCANISED TO THE SHAFTS / PUT - - - THE BEARINGS / BEFORE USING LARD LOOSEN TOP SCREWS / WHEN THE WRINGER IS NOT IN USE" and "HORSE-SHOE COMBINATION TUB CLAMPS / WILL HOLD WRINGER - - - TO GALVANISED IRON, FIBRE OR WOOD TUBS" . flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wringer, mangle, laundry, domestic, cleaning, washing wringer, clothes wringer -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Washboard, 1900-1930
A washboard is a tool designed for hand washing clothing that are soaked in hot soapy water in a wash tub or sink, then squeezed and rubbed against the ridged surface of the washboard to force the cleaning fluid through the cloth to carry away dirt. With the invent of mechanized cleaning of clothing becoming more common by with the use of washing machines by the end of the 20th century the washboard was soon discontinued. The traditional washboard is usually constructed with a rectangular wooden frame in which are mounted a series of ridges or corrugations for the clothing to be rubbed upon. For 19th-century washboards, the ridges were often of wood, sometimes glass and by the 20th century, ridges of metal became common The first "fluted" metal washboard was patented in the United States by Stephen Rust in 1833 and Zinc washboards were predominantly manufactured in the United States from the middle of the 19th century. A significant item for cleaning clothes still in use today in many countries giving a snapshot into the domestic life of a housewife into the 20th century.Washboard wooden frame with a ribbed glass sectionNonewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, washboard, glass ripples, clothes cleaning, washing, laundry -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Washboard, Late 19th to early 20th Century as item has wooden riffles common before 1900
A washboard is a tool designed for hand washing clothing. With mechanized cleaning of clothing becoming more common by the end of the 20th century. The traditional washboard is usually constructed with a rectangular wooden frame in which are mounted a series of ridges or corrugations for the clothing to be rubbed upon. For 19th-century washboards, the ridges were often of wood; by the 20th century, ridges of metal were more common. A "fluted" metal washboard was patented in the United States by Stephen Rust in 1833. Zinc washboards were manufactured in the United States from the middle of the 19th century. In the late 20th century and early 21st century, ridges of galvanized steel are most common. Clothes are soaked in hot soapy water in a wash tub or sink, then squeezed and rubbed against the ridged surface of the washboard to force the cleaning fluid through the cloth to carry away dirt. A significant item for cleaning clothes still in use today in many countries giving a snapshot into the domestic life of a housewife.Washboard wooden rectangular with wood grid and 2 legsNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, clothes washing, cleaning, 19th century washing appliances, scrub board, washboard -
Orbost & District Historical Society
gold panning dish, mid - late 19th century
Panning dishes were used for washing fine gold from river sediments or from the residue trapped in cradles and puddling tubs. They were often used on the edge of streams/rivers to sift gold from alluvial soil or crushed quartz. This simple pan would have been filled with sand and gravel which might have contained gold. The pan was submerged in the water and shaken to sort the gold from the gravel and other material, with the lighter material gradually being washed over the lip until only the heavy deposits, such as gold, remained at the bottom. (ref. Museum Victoria) This pan was used by George Henry Douglas Russell Snr. As a young man prior to his enlistment in WW1 he panned for gold using this dish. During the war he became a vet sergeant in charge of horse lines.Gold panning is the oldest and simplest method of extracting gold. Gold pans had widespread use in alluvial gold fields where water is available. This item is an example of the type of pan commonly used on Victorian gold fields.A circular dull metal panning dish which has a wide rolled top lip which tapers down to a smaller diameter for the base which is flat. The pan has been made from ironmetal which has a coating of another metal with a matte grey finish. It has a small hanging hole and a reinforcing ring all around the top.russell-doug gold-panning mining -
Orbost & District Historical Society
wash tub, 1900-1910
This item was bought by George Henry Douglas Russell when he married Hilda Raymond, a parson's daughter, in 1920. This galvanised metal wash tub was manufactured for domestic use prior to household plumbing, running water or waste removal in Australian homes. On farms in the late 19th / early 20th centuries there were no built-in coppers and concrete troughs with reticulated water. Thus the washing for the family of five daughters was done with this tub. .Tubs of this type vary in size and were used for washing dishes (It was the “ kitchen sink”) or for washing smaller items of clothing “the delicates”. This tub could also have been used to bathe the children. The water was heated on a wood fired stove, then carried to the tub. This could be a lengthy and physically demanding exercise. Much more labor intensive than loading the dishwasher. After use the water may have been “recycled”by being poured onto vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Later at harvesting this tub held maize and beans to top up the three bushel bags of the threshing machines. This was before the hand sewing of the top of the bags with needle and twine.This tub is an indication that items for domestic use in the early 20th century were “made to last” and not manufactured for planned obsolescence.A large galvanized iron was tub, circular with the sides tapering slightly to the flat base. It is seamed on both sides, made from two shets of iron. The base has been soldered on. and the top rim is folded. On either side handles are rivetted on.domestic laundry was-tub galvanized-iron -
Orbost & District Historical Society
wash board
Glass washboards were popular during World War II due to a shortage of metal. The body was made of wood, but the scrubbing area was glass. Washboards were normally two-sided with one side having more refined ridges and also came in a variety of sizes. The smaller washboards were used for delicates such as undergarments and petticoats, while larger washboards were used for such items of clothing as shirts and pants. They were used over the laundry tubs. (ref. Antique Traders)This glass scrubbing board is an example of the typical laundry equipment used by families in the Orbost district in the early 20th century.A rectangular glass washboard with a wooden frame. The glass insert is corrugated glass and the backing at the top is original. Frame is new (original had borer damage).On backing at top - Possum trademarklaundry-equipment washing scrubbing-board