Does anyone know what this is?

Hi Everyone,

I found this piece in a backyard in Port Campbell, VIC a while ago and I was wondering if anyone knows what it came from and what type of wood it is.

It has metal pieces at each end which are inscribed with "JHJ Patent, Richmond VIC"

I plan to make a lap steel out of it as it already has the rough shape I'm after.

Please check out the photos below and let me know.

Many thanks - Nick

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