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Post by cobber on Jun 4, 2011 20:11:41 GMT 10
Shown below are some of the 1950's collectibles we have collected to display in “Driftwood”. It's just an extension of the Vintage Caravan hobby that many of us enjoy...... I think Sorry about the paper towels Can't believe how much they want for those “Loy Bros. Demijohns”....had mine as long as I can remember . Still plenty of room on the top shelf here . Looks better Who remembers the Exercise book with the Arithmetical Tables on the back ? It's interesting the number of people who remark on the Bex powders box. It is important to ignore people who say "you have enough stuff....you don't need anymore". I did eventually manage to find a Mortein spray gun. Take your pick.... a game of Dominoes, Cards, Snakes and Ladders, Pick-up-sticks. There's another game you could play... the Peek Frean biscuit tin “The Winner” Does anybody remember this schoolyard game ? Most likely will never be used And still looking Cobber
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Post by kaybee on Jun 4, 2011 21:53:45 GMT 10
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Post by griffin on Jun 4, 2011 22:15:15 GMT 10
And someone asked me if I was living in a time warp the other day when they saw my car and van Not even close by the look of you lot Keep up the good work ;D Before my time, back in the 30s and 40s, your caravan probably had a couple of tins of Bell's Wax Vestas to light the stove, kerosene lamp and pipe. The didn't self extinguish like safety matches which led to their banning :(but were preferred in the tropical areas I'm told. George
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Post by DC3Td on Feb 29, 2012 10:54:52 GMT 10
Does anybody remember this schoolyard game ? as Cobber says, 11th pic - wasn`t where the winner got his pack (well his dads or grandpa`s) closest to the skirting? gordon
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Post by cobber on Mar 1, 2012 7:34:32 GMT 10
G'day Gordon, Yes that's it, at school it was who got it closest to the dunny wall, that was back around the mid 1940's..... it took more than girls to amuse me in those days You see the Peek Freans “winning post” tin in the photo above that one..... saw one at a swap meet last weekend, asked the bloke “how much”.... he said “two”...... I said “TWO DOLLARS !”........... he said “two hundred” Swap meet blokes are like that....full of surprises. Cobber.
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Post by DC3Td on Mar 1, 2012 11:24:02 GMT 10
Ardath & Cravens come to mind as ones around our house. Two Hundred? Tell `im he`s dreaming! Was probably worth it actually.When was the last time you saw one of them? Kaybee? Ha. Gordon
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Post by kaybee on Mar 1, 2012 11:45:00 GMT 10
Ardath & Cravens come to mind as ones around our house. Two Hundred? Tell `im he`s dreaming! Was probably worth it actually.When was the last time you saw one of them? Kaybee? Ha. Gordon ...sorry ...I'm a bit lost.....what's the question?
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Post by DC3Td on Mar 1, 2012 13:50:22 GMT 10
Gday Kaybee. Empty Ardath & Craven A ciggy packs used as a game on our dining room floor in reference to Cobbers pic 11. Two Hundred Dollars in reference to Cobbers reply re Peek Freans The Winner biscuit tin. And Kabee as i figured you`d probably be the only other person to have one in your Aladdins Cave of treasures. gordon
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Post by kaybee on Mar 1, 2012 17:05:08 GMT 10
G'day Gordon , thanks for that clarification.....got it now! ;D....and yep,got a Peak Freans "winner" in the kitchen. You can just see it in one of our kitchen shots up high on the ledge beside the dopey M&M clock...pretty sure I paid $180 for it about 12 years back at the antique auctions. Got into a bidding war ( dumb thing to do ) but I wasn't going home without it...... then later on one turned up at a garage sale for just about nothing , no lid on it though.....and none to be found yet either!, maybe one day ;D Thanks also to all the folks who made nice comments about our old style kitchen , much appreciated
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Post by seeshell on Mar 4, 2012 20:15:09 GMT 10
Hi All I have been cleaning up items in readiness for going away to Cowra. While things are looking their best, I thought I would photograph them for posterity. I've had a lot of it for years, and always wondered what I would do with it. Now I have a caravan for a hobby - it's all got a home. Majong Set: Bakelite Tiles, Ivory Dice and Counters, Instruction Manual Eon Canister Set: Currants, Sultanas, Raisins, Dates, Lemon Peel All-aluminium Cronco Port-O-Rator esky with integral lid: Aaron's Nanna's Sunbeam Electric Frypan (NZ - cord, books, glass lid, aluminium lid): Spurge Meat Slicer: Rival Ice-O-Mat ice crusher and bucket: Collection of Androck red bullet bakelite handled kitchen utensils (late 40s): I guess as I clean more, I'll do a bit more photography. Cheers Seeshell
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Post by seeshell on Mar 4, 2012 20:58:24 GMT 10
Hi All This is a Zenith radio originally built in 1946; the model continued through to the mid 1950s. Apart from it's asymmetrical shape, what is really interesting about it is the early inclusion of FM band, which means we can still use it (not AM of course). I did the case and brass polishing. Aaron redid the artwork off a copy of the original dial, which was VERY laborious. While he concerned himself with copying hundreds of little letters, I ammonia dipped and then linished the dial back from the very heavy orange/black of old lacquer and tarnish. We screen-printed the markings back onto the dial and also sourced a NOS plastic lens to replace the old shrunken and discolored one. Thanks to Dad (ex radio tech) for redoing the valves and recalibrating it, and making the electric cord. Can't miss my serial - Seeshell
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Post by cobber on Mar 5, 2012 5:58:24 GMT 10
G'day seeshell, That radio is very nice ...and the Androck kitchen utensils collection, did you pick them up all at once or...... been scrounging around to get them one by one? And you're taking it all to Cowra .. one of the advantages of owning a large caravan I suppose Cobber.
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Post by seeshell on Mar 5, 2012 6:43:10 GMT 10
Hi Cobber Thanks - the radio has been a lot of work, but it acutally performs better than a lot of modern radios. As for the Androck utensils (that's not all of them) - I've been picking those up for probably 20 years. Pieces often come up, but I'm fussy, and wait until I can find one I don't have that is still glossy; the handles got burned or as is often the case very dull/worn from cleaning. I have an entire room packed with kitchen stuff - more than any caravan (or normal?) kitchen could hold. So, no Cobber, I'm not taking it all to Cowra or I'd need a support vehicle. Part of the push to tidy up all the bits is that I plan to do some "glamour" shots with some of the memorabillia in the van, showing it in "use". I hope to use some of those for a PROFILE (plug,plug) as well as to prepare a book to keep with the van that includes what has been pieced together about its history so far. Who knows, I might get some paying work showing her to pay for all my bits and bobs. Cheers, Seeshell
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Post by sheppo on Mar 5, 2012 11:20:50 GMT 10
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Post by DC3Td on Mar 5, 2012 16:10:38 GMT 10
Sheppo - Now there`s a meet/photo shoot waiting to happen - vin vans hooked up to your mates cars. Seeshell - super collection of yours. gordon
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Post by sheppo on Mar 5, 2012 17:05:54 GMT 10
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Post by seeshell on Mar 5, 2012 18:02:31 GMT 10
Good lord Sheppo! What a collection your friend has! What does he do for work? *mumbling* I KNEW I should have paid more attention during the career fair.... Seeshell
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Post by DC3Td on Mar 5, 2012 18:28:35 GMT 10
Gday Sheppo. Amazing look on his face when he sees you driving the `57 off into the sunset!! I would think there`s enough of us to CONsider him out of his predicament of not having any tow bars.Not sure all the cars would be returned though. So what`s the upshot of this amazing set up of his? Just a place for him to hang out or does he intend opening it to the general public? gordon
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Post by sheppo on Mar 5, 2012 19:34:41 GMT 10
My mate is a very low key person and didn't want to open to the public, But i think we have convinced him to do so and put an admission on entry to be donated to charity. IF this happens i will let yooz know as his collection of memorabilia would fill 2 x 40' containers and will leave you gobsmacked. Seashells i can't be specific but he works in security. When i walk into his "sheds" i still can't believe one person could own so much rare ....stuff. I have been there when tradies have come to do building work and seen there jaws actually drop open when they see whats there. i'm away travelling for 2 weeks when i get back i will put up some more of his memorabilia, got ANY preference as to what you might like to see? You name it he's got it. Sheppo
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Post by smiles on Mar 5, 2012 21:51:21 GMT 10
Hey Seashell
Rob & I love Mahjong so bring your MahJong set to Cowra & we'll have a game one night!
smiles
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Post by takeiteasy on Mar 6, 2012 16:06:54 GMT 10
My wife's birthday present. The only thing is she won't use them..... decoration only.
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Post by seeshell on Mar 6, 2012 19:09:38 GMT 10
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Post by takeiteasy on Mar 6, 2012 23:21:04 GMT 10
Oh not too generous Shell. These were at a trendy shop and cost a bit more than they are worth. BUT, the yellow on black is lovely and hard to find, so it was grab them and pay up. $99 is a good price for the spice canisters... I must admit I am tempted.
cheers, Bill
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Post by cobber on Mar 7, 2012 6:51:07 GMT 10
Nope.... no good.... to perfect....would never be used....wrapped up in cotton wool, that's what's going to happen to them. Not being a purist ... I like them rough and dirty and all different colours and sizes..... and even different styles looks good....I reckon Stingy Cobber.
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Post by seeshell on Mar 7, 2012 7:43:12 GMT 10
Hi Cobber I'm surprised at you! Being the stickler for accuracy, I would have thought that you would be all for things being impeccably clean, as any self respecting housewife of the period would have ensured - even on holiday! Mixing styles is a matter of personal taste, and I agree it looks nice. I don't know, but the housewife of the period might have also appreciated new and matching things, the consumer boom after war austerity. Oops! Don't mention the war! Cheers Seeshell
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