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Post by cobber on Apr 4, 2007 19:54:44 GMT 10
A few items of memorabilia I have obtained to display in ol’ 36. The first one is a “Univex Mercury” camera made in 1938. It takes a 35mm picture... problem is it needs a “film magazine” that are not available these days, well, not commonly available. The method of adjusting the exposure speed is done by turning the little knob on the right, above the lens, very tricky, and it appears to work.  The next two photos show the first “Sunbeam” electric shaver, made in 1937. It was made in Chicago USA and designed to run on 110 volts and came in a pigskin zip case. Note the power cord connection, to plug into a light socket...no earth terminal.  The bakelite case shown here is actually a transformer to convert our 240volts to110 volts for the Australian model.  Here are a couple of pressure stoves of the portable type. This first one is a 'Primus No 210'. One of the fun things about collecting memorabilia is trying to verify the age of the stuff, the Internet makes it easy these days, the Classic Camp Stove site has heaps of info regarding these gadgets. It seems to indicate the Primus I have is a 1931 job because under the tank it has a 'V' Anyway, photos The tin is 6 3/4'' X 5 1/4'' and 3 1/2'' deep  A place for everything and everything in its place  The jigsaw puzzle.  A piece of cake really.  The assembled stove stands 7 1/2'' tall. This one is called 'Stove, Gasoline Burner, M1950'. ( sounds like Army talk aye ? ) Again, according to the Classic Camp Stove Site they were a joint effort between the U S of A Army and Coleman, so it uses 'Colman fuel'. They were apparently made between 1951 and 1987 by various company's but this one I have has no makers name on it so can't be certain sure when it was made....... certainly before 1970   Very compact, sturdy and ready to go. All folded up.  Ready to go, simple aye?  . Cobber. I have a few other bits and pieces, and am still searching for more, it is a disease.....ask Mark  Cobber. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2007 19:29:04 GMT 10
nice shaver Cobber .......never seen one that old before........I doubt it was available in Australia at that time though, they were the days when Australia was 20 years behind America  One item I never saw while looking at the period items in your caravan is toilet paper. Toilet paper is an essential item for caravanning in the 30's, coz there were no caravan parks, (only camping grounds), and without caravan parks, there were no toilets  So the 30's caravanner would've always had dunny paper on board  . Here's some pics of a dunny roll I have, though I think it probably earlier than the 30's, more likely to be from the Colonial period.......maybe somebody can tell me    The text says: Extracts_ "Time of commencement of breaking up or disintegration by agitation in foecal matter _ 60 seconds." "It contains no antiseptics, and will not interfere with the action of septic tanks in anyway" "The risk of using newspaper or other printed matter for toilet purposes is increased by the fact that frequent analyses have found at least traces of antimony, due to the alloy used for type metal. Antmony is classed as a cumulative poison, so that even traces may become dangerous by repeated application" ;D ;D ;D ;D So, there you go Cobber, no more using the 1936 edition of the Sydney Morning Herald next time you & Yvonne go caravanning in Old 36 .......get yourselves some toilet paper ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2007 21:56:57 GMT 10
hi Cobber That 110volt plug should have 2 parallel pins. By the mid 40s i think they had 2 parallel pins and 1 horizontal pin below it for the earth pin Hi Mark interesting stuff that dunny roll of yours. Can someone explain how they size the paper?? Yours i notice is a "No: 3" perhaps thats the number of sheets you have to use to prevent your finger from breaking through when applying the paper to the "offending area" or it might possibly be graded to suit different sized "applications" god damn pommys thought of everything didnt they. Reddo |
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Post by cobber on Apr 8, 2007 16:44:30 GMT 10
Reddo mate, That plug's not a 110 volt plug, it's the one that plugs into a 240 volt light socket to convert it to 110 volt via the transformer, to run the Yankee shaver. Now Say "sorry cobber, I wasn't thinking, it was late at night" Cobber. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2007 20:36:50 GMT 10
Hiya Cobber. first up... "sorry i wasnt thinking. it was late at night" there now all done. secondly i picked up one of those irons. identical to that one you have posted. i got it at Nabiac swap meet a few weeks ago . A bloke had 3 of them @ $10 each. Naturally i took the best one. I got half way home and realised i had left the metal " shoe" that it sits on when you put it down hot. I will catch him at the next swap and hopefully collect the part. i think i have said this before but . there is a lot of satisfaction to be had from scratching around swap meets and garage sales chasing those elusive vintage van parts and period nick naks. While everyone else is pushing and shoving to get those hard to find car and motorbike bits . blokes like you, me, col ( and kris the ebay queen) are quietly going about our business scoring those overlooked treasures for our vans.... ;D ;D Bring your iron to Munmorah . we can do baskets of ironing ( $20 a basket for a professional job) for the rest of em and cover our fuel bills . Reddo... not sure if this is dribble ... someone will let me know i suppose. |
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Post by chippydave01 on Apr 8, 2007 21:17:17 GMT 10
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Post by cobber on Apr 9, 2007 9:02:43 GMT 10
Dave, Thanks for the 1934 newspaper scans (are you sure you didn't find those papers between two bits of ply on your caravan ) That first page has reminded me of a book I have " Evening News Motorist Guide-Complete record of trips by motor for the owner driver--one shilling" Can't put it on this thread though, it was printed in 1925 (I found it yesterday between two sheets of ply on ol' 36) Mark, Just goes to show eh? It takes all types. I couldn't find any links yesterday 'cause my computer, as you know, was being stupid. Cobber. |
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Post by earlee on Apr 9, 2007 11:10:22 GMT 10
That first page has reminded me of a book I have " Evening News Motorist Guide-Complete record of trips by motor for the owner driver--one shilling" Can't put it on this thread though, it was printed in 1925 (I found it yesterday between two sheets of ply on ol' 36) hey cobber - arent you lucky finding that stuff between two bits of ply, in ol' 36.  Some of us are really lucky sometimes. Does that mean that ol' 36 is now going to be ol' 25 ? earlee. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by cobber on Apr 9, 2007 11:35:47 GMT 10
Hey earlee, Ol' 25...I like it do you think some people would fall for it Have you got that van of yours road worthy / registered? about time you gave us an update. Before you go.... how much weight is on the tow ball of that 1930 van you found the news paper in. ? Cobber. |
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Post by cobber on Apr 1, 2009 13:39:02 GMT 10
A recent addition is this medical cabinet as issued to troops and NES (National Emergency Service) personal during WW2. Both the St John Ambulance Association “First Aid to the Injured” book, which is dated 1939.. and the “Warden's book” were issued to my father. Note the “Wild Woodbine” cigarettes which were also issued to troops to comfort them in times of stress. The whistle and Badge also belonged to my Dad.   I think it's relevant because I'm sure Ol' 36 did sterling service during WW2 31st July 2011.The connection between Ol' 36 and the illusion that she was commandeered by the Defence Forces during WWll to serve as a mobile Wardens Post has been evolving.       Keep watching there is more to come. HELP !Cobber. |
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Post by cobber on Jun 12, 2011 14:07:08 GMT 10
A couple more collectibles that look good in Ol' 36. The first one is a “Tilley Radiator”..... this one from the 1950's but the way they operated and the general design stayed the same from the 1930's. What I really need is a genuine 1930's R1 model .  And this 1930's HMV portable Gramophone with a May 1937 Duke Ellington recording of the tune “CARAVAN” on it.   What I really really need is the first recording of the tune in 1936 by Barney Bigard & his Jazzopaters. Anybody got it Cobber. |
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Post by Franklin1 on Jun 12, 2011 20:11:41 GMT 10
G'day cobber, Is that the album where he sings... ♫ "I get my kicks,
From towing Ol' 36!!"♫ Were you put onto the $USD29.00 one? If not, then there's another one out there in internet land. You could buy both and play them in stereo! cheers, Al. |
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Post by seeshell on Jun 12, 2011 20:30:06 GMT 10
I know it's amazing but there's another copy of the unfindable Variety 515 78rpm - $5! Yer a mug if you pay $29, Al! jaxpage.com/mpower78critic.phpGood lord, let's all get one, and do some kind of scary Symphonic for Cowra. Cheers Seeshell |
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Post by cobber on Jun 12, 2011 20:43:42 GMT 10
Seeshell ! But did you notice the rider in that list ? "This list is current as of today: Sunday June 12, 2011 (*with the exception of VERY recent transactions, which will be reflected in next update)I think we might have got the very last remaining copy IN THE WORLD AND it was cheaper than $29 Al (inc P & H) Cobber. |
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Post by seeshell on Jun 12, 2011 23:18:56 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Jun 13, 2011 0:17:48 GMT 10
Hi Seeshell and Cobber, I was letting this one pass me by, but in the end I couldn't help myself. I presume you are talking about Duke Ellington's "Caravan"? A while ago I was idly typing 'caravan' into different search engines - as one does when one has caravanitis (don't either of you pretend you don't know what I'm talking about ) and I found the following clip. It features Michel Petrucciani, who I hadn't come across before. But what a wonderful talent, and what he must have had to deal with because of his disability! My admiration for him is only eclipsed by my admiration for his musicianship! Yes, I know. It's not a 30's memorabilia item or even a 78, but I thought you might still enjoy it. Don Ricardo |
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Post by cobber on Jun 13, 2011 7:32:54 GMT 10
SEESHELL ! STOP ........... This $4  Barney Bigard version will be the fifth 78 rpm copy I have...I do not need another (I think)Don R. you probably noticed there are about a squillion different renditions of "Caravan" on Youtube, I thought I'd seen them all but I had missed that one, what determination that bloke must have aye? Cobber. |
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Post by seeshell on Jun 13, 2011 10:14:54 GMT 10
Hi DonR That version of Caravan is lovely - a particularly talented man, and a good find! I wish I had just one musical bone in my body, but someone has to hold down the "Appreciation" end of the bell curve.  Cheers Seeshell |
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Post by cobber on Nov 28, 2011 14:58:50 GMT 10
I thought / hoped...I'd grown out of collecting junk to display in my caravans but I couldn't resist the temptation to acquire this rare piece of Art Deco thing made by Marelli. It is a fan / heater / diffuser in a nice oak box..... stands about 12 inches tall, it's called a "Tempofan".  The idea is you soak a bit of cotton wool in something that smells and place it in the little side compartment and turn the fan on................. it stinks the whole caravan park out  It came with a cord with Bakelite fittings..... runs on 240v...... shame Ol' 36 hasn't got any power points to plug it into This purchase might just cure me Cobber. |
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