This item was used to place in the bottom of saucepan to prevent milk from boiling over when heated on a stove. Is still used today. this item was also used when preserving jams and pickles. This item was owned by Mrs Mary Smith and was part of her estate given to the museum by her family.

This milk saver was very popular in the early 20th century with most households.

Round white porclain disc with instructions

Prevents boiling over of SAVE MIlk place in saucepan Use moderate over

milk saver, smith, birchip historical society

This is a photograph of the Birchip Rifle Club taken at Birchip on 18th September, 1915. Most names are on the back of photo. Given to the Birchip Historical Society by Mary Fielding in 2016. Names..Harold Bolden, P Matthews, C.Sheean, a.Wilson, Frank millar, F.O'Donnell, Andy Fraser, M.O'Donnell, J.O'Donnell, J.R.McLeish, B.H.Warne,C.Bull, J.Hillgrove.W.H.Watts,W.Clover, E.Sanders,J.Busteed, F.White, Jas Coffey, S.CarlisleN.McDoual, J.Lockwood, P.Williams, H.S.Mitchell, J.M.Kensley, R.C. Hannah

This is a photo of the Birchip Rifle Club taken after at an event at Birchip.

Photo of rifle club mounted on card

Birchip Rifle Club 18th September 1915. All names on back.

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