Turn of the century; Australian Natives Association

A turn of the century presentation to W. Rain Esqr. by the A.N.A.

Pewter Tray with handles. Previously gilded, some of which has been worn off when cleaned. Oval with handles, engraved.

Presented/to/W. Rain Esqr./ by the officers & members/ of the/ Melbourne Branch No. 1/A.N.A./ as a token of esteem & recognition of services rendered/during the 41/2 years he occupied the position of/President/24th Jany 1899

w. rain, australian natiives association, pewter, presentation, gilded

Plaque commemorating city of Broadmeadows

Varnished wooden wall plaque in the shape of a shield. A circular logo of City of Broadmeadows, coloured enamel, metal.

city of broadmeadows, wall plaque, commemorative

Photography; Instant Photograph; Camera

Addition to Timeline for amateur photography

Polaroid Instant Camera - Model EE 33, Black plastic with Brown Face

Face: Polaroid / EE/ 33

camera, photography, amateur

non-fiction

Magazine with articles of historical interest

port phillip association, state library of victoria, exhibition, 1982, john helder wedge, michael connolly, john batman, charles swanston, joseph tice gellibrand, george mercer, william buckley

Presentation to Cr. Rosemary Kerr

Presentation to Mayor from local Italian Community

Wooden shield, with golden adhesive lettering. In the top half at centre is a wooden roundal with a metal centre. Shield is made from two types of wood, a dark (on top) with a backing of a lighter wood. The same lighter wood makes up the roundal.

City of Broadmeadows / in appreciation from / Glenroy Italian Pensioner Group - Presented to / Her worship the mayor / Cr. Rosemary Kerr/ 31-8-1989

glenroy, glenroy italian pensioner group, cr. rosemary kerr, mayor, city of broadmeadows

Self-Published souvenir book soft card cover with stapled pages (2 copies)

non-fiction

Details information and stories relating to the history of the school to the date of publication.

silver anniversary, broadmeadows technical school, education

Photography; Cinematography

Only example in the Collection, Enhances History of Photography

Black Plastic (with chrome accents) Bell + Howell Director series super 8 zoom

Front: (Embossed) Bell & Howell / Lens: Various Markings Right (From Rear): (Embossed) Super 8 Zoom Left (From Rear): (Embossed) Director Series : Film remaining Meter

photography, amateur, development, cinematography

Educational slate used at schools -used with chalk which could be wiped off

Education History

Fragment of slate with etched lines

Etched lines 13mm apart Etched letters of the alphabet (faint)

education, writing, school, slate

Field Telephone

Telephone Set, Military Use, Green Metal Case, Internal components are metal, Painted black or galvanised. Inside top is electrical diagram and instructions.

Inner top: Electrical diagram/ Instructions Handset Rest: Press key when finished Label with Phonetic alphabet

military, field telephone, communications

Kerosene lamp for lightning home - Pre-Electricity. Could also be used if there was a disruption in supply.

Glass Kerosene Lamp. Bulb and Base made of Glass. Metal screw for lengthening wick corroded - won't move. Wick is present.

lamp, kerosene, wick, riddell

Early → late 60's School desk, Primary school?

Used for majority of 20th century

Two seat wooden school desk with metal frame, Top of each side of desk lifts to reveal storage space, two ceramic ink wells

education, school, furniture

Standard manual eggbeater with unusual stand to allow easier addition of ingredients while mixing.

Vintage metal eggbeater with cream enamel clamp made for purpose. Propert clamp Persinware beater

Clamp - Propert Pat. NO 28044/49 Beater - Persinware

domestic object, egg beater, propert, stand, persinware

Photography, Projector, Slide

Slide Projector - non carousel

White/cream plastic slide projector with black inserts and chrome coloured plastic label.

Front: Titan/colourside10/semi-automatic Details on lens Bottom: Made in France/Re exportation identifier/re export forbidden

photography, projector, slide

Utensil used in kitchens when preparing coffee.

Black enamel Cast iron coffee grinder attach to table or bench. Long handle clamp

Rapide No.1 Beatrice Coffee grinder

domestic object, kitchen utensil, coffee, grinder, bench top, manual

19/20th Century

Social Significance - Used at School

School Bell, Brass with Wooden Handle repaired cracks with segment welded into place

education, school

Opening of School

Plaque from inside the Broadmeadows Technical School detailing the day it was opened and by whom.

Plaque to commemorate the opening of Broadmeadows Technical School - 1965

Broadmeadows Technical School/ This school was officially opened by/ the Honourable J.S. Bloomfield, M.L.A/ Minister of Education on the 8th of October 1965

education, broadmeadows technical school, wall plaque, honourable j.s. bloomfield, m.l.a, 1965

Early 20th Century, Late 60's Early 70's school Desk, Primary or Secondary School

Used for majority of 20th Century

Two Seat School Desk, Wooden with Metal Frame, Top of each side of desk lifts to reveal storage space. No Ink wells brass hinges on desktops

Non- Sensical Graffiti written on surface of desk flaps, and inside storage spaces, some engraving - again non- sense

education, school, furniture

Kodak institution manual for kodak carousel slide projector 11pp paper with stapled pages

non-fiction

Instruction manual for using a carousel slide projector

photography, slide projector slide, camera equipment

Presented to Council by A.C Gibb, Son of Alexander Gibb of Meadowbank

From 1st generation settler, 6th Shire President

Three wooden chairs, each with red leather upholstery, brass, 1 x chair, silver plaque

Shire president chair plaque: Presented to the shire by Cr. A.C. Gibb J.P. / February 1916, Secretary's Chair: right front leg - Scratched: BYLAWS

shire council, broadmeadows, furniture, alexander coupar gibb

Presented to the shire council (part of 3 Chair Set) By A.C Gibb, son of Alexander Gibb

Presented by 1st Generation Settler, and 6th Shire President

Chair, wooden with arms, red leather upholstery with brass upholstery tacks

shire council, broadmeadows, furniture, alexander coupar gibb

Presented to council by A.G.Gibb, Son of Alexander Gibb of Meadowbank

Presented by a first-generation settler who was a sixth time shire president.

Wooden Chair with Red leather Seat, Brass Tacks

Right front leg (rear): By laws

shire council, broadmeadows, furniture, alexander coupar gibb, 1916

Chair donated to the shire of Broadmeadows in 1916 part of a set of three (3)

Presented by first generation settler, noted as a six-time shire president.

Wooden chair with red leather seat with brass upholstery tacks. Has silver engraved plaque attached to the crest rail.

On silver plaque: Presented to the Shire by CR. A.C. Gibb J.P / February 1916

shire council, broadmeadows, furniture, alexander coupar gibb, a.c. gibb, 1916

These wooden butter pats were used to shape butter into bricks; making butter ready for sale and use. The excess moisture would be squeezed out of the butter; which was then transferred to a wooden board. The butter maker would hold one of these pats in each hand and work the butter into shape. These wooden pats are thin; light and easy to hold. The inside face is serrated to grip the butter and squeeze out any further water. It was also used to make patterns on the finished butter.

Wooden butter pats with handle. One side is rubbed, the other smooth

butter pats, butter making

Halda typewriter made in Sweden, 1914. Introduced in Sweden by Halda Fickurfabriks in 1896. Originally owed and used by the Ferry Aviation company until the late 1960s. A plaque 'Sydney Pincombe Pty Ltd Sole Australian Agents'. They were Sydney based agents for typewriters. Founded by Sydney Pincombe c.1909. The company continued until 1981.

Forms part of the "Office Equipment Collection" which shows the progress of equipment used to assist in office work.

Green, metal, Manual Halda typewriter. With an extended platten for typing large documents.

Halda - Made in Sweden Sydney Pincombe Pty Ltd - Sale Australian Agents

manual typewriter, office equipment

Fairbanks weighing scales (to weigh 2 lb) - Fairbanks' most famous invention then became the platform scale for weighing heavy objects.

This item is significant as it demonstrates a by-gone method of weighing mail. It is also significant as it uses pre-metric measurements, placing its age before 1966.

Post office scales with two dishes and five weights ranging from 1 oz to 2 lb.

To weigh 2 lb - Fairbanks, Birmingham

scales, postage, mail

Electric portable heater with a bow pattern 1940's

Example of domestic electric heater

Portable heater with power cord, and a bow pattern on the front (1940's).

1940s, heater, electric, portable, radiator