Historical information
First tractor 3 point linkage plough after second world war phasing out horse drawn ploughs and used to break the surface of rough paddocks
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First tractor 3 point linkage plough after second world war phasing out horse drawn ploughs and used to break the surface of rough paddocks
brass bell with attatched clapper with raised inscription aroumd rim Clapper can detach
CORONATION OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II. 1953
coronation, queen elizabeth 11
Acquired by WBM and Elizabeth Smith believed early 20th century. Anecdotally later generation family advised the object has always been in the house. Part of the Smith Family Collection when donated by Annie Smith in 1975
Brown and creamy yellow mottled ceramic frog. In one piece but base reveals object is hollow .
Double foolscap document folded in quarters hand written with margins.
"Agreement document to let and hire steam ship "Mary" between Mr. C.E. Young with W.B.M. Smith, dated 1899." Further inscriptions refer to photos.
steamship "mary"., agreement
Square shaped, medium colored, inscribed timber framed mirror. Rear is blue tape securing mirror with piece of wood. Hanging eye on back.
FRED TINDALE. WELSHPOOL SOUTH GIPPSLAND. DIRECT IMPORTER and GENERAL MERCHANT. KYABRAM GOULBURN VALLEY.
mirror, fred tindale, welshpool, south gippsland
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