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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Currency - Guinea Coin, The Royal Mint, 1793 George III Spade Guinea, 1793
The coin was discovered by Julie Wilkins, a Victorian scuba diver who had already experienced more than 500 dives in Australia and overseas. She was holidaying in Peterborough, Victoria, and looking forward to discovering more about the famous Loch Ard ship, wrecked in June 1878 at Mutton Bird Island. The fast Glasgow-built clipper ship was only five years old when the tragedy occurred. There were 54 people on board the vessel and only two survived Julie's holiday photograph of Boat Bay reminds her of her most memorable dive. Submerged in the calm, flat sea, she was carefully scanning around the remains of the old wreck when, to her amazement, a gold coin and a small gold cross suddenly came up towards her. She excitedly cupped them in her hands, then stowed the treasures safely in her wetsuit and continued her dive. She soon discovered a group of brass carriage clock parts and some bottles of champagne. It was a day full of surprises. The items were easily recognisable, without any build-up of encrustations or concretion. Julie secretly enjoyed her treasures for twenty-four years then packed them up for the early morning train trip to Warrnambool. After a short walk to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. Her photograph was taken as she handed over her precious find, she told her story to a local newspaper reporter, lunched a café in town then took the late afternoon train home. Her generous donation is now part of a vast collection of Loch Ard shipwreck artefacts, including the gold watch and the Minton Majolica model peacock. The coin is a British 1793 George III Gold Spade Guinea. It was already 83 years old when the Loch Ard had set sail. The loop and ring have been added, perhaps as a pendant, pocket watch accessory or similar purpose. It may have been worn for ‘good luck’ on the long journey to Australia, where ships had to carefully navigate the treacherous Bass’s Strait before arriving at their destination of Melbourne. Sadly, many met their fate on that short stretch of ocean aptly named the Shipwreck Coast. The coin is very recognisable even though it was exposed to the wrecking of the ship, its consequent movement, and the sea's turbulence. Its bent, scratched, buckled, split, dinted and worn condition is part of its story. The red-brown-black discolouration is similar to that found on other gold coins, sometimes called the ‘corrosion phenomena’. Studies suggest the possible cause is contaminants in the minting process reacting to the coins’ environment. The GEORGE III GOLD SPADE GUINEA: - The British Guinea was introduced in 1663 and was circulated until 1814. It was made of 22 carat gold, was 25 to 26 cm in diameter and weighed 8.35 grams. It had a value of 21 British shillings. The guinea coin ceased circulation after 1816 and was replaced by the one-pound note. However, the term ‘guinea’ continued to represent 21 shillings. King George (1738-1820) had six gold guinea designs minted during his reign from 1760 and 1820. Each of the six had different obverse portraits, all facing the right. There were three different reverse sides. The Spade Guinea was the fifth issue of the coin, introduced in 1787 and produced until 1799. The reverse shows a royal crown over a flat-topped shield with the Royal Arms of Great Britain, used in Scotland between 1714 and 1800. The shield images are, from left to right, top to bottom, the Arms of England and Scotland, the Arms of France, the Arms of Ireland, and the Arms of the House of Hanover. The Gold Guinea is also part of Australia’s history. It was the first coin mentioned in the announcement of Governor King of New South Wales his Australian Proclamation of a limited variety and denomination of coins accepted for use in the Australian Colony. The historic and decorative George III Spade Guinea has been reproduced for special collections of coins. However, replicas and imitations have also been made as souvenirs for tourists, as gaming tokens and chips for gamblers, and as ‘fake’ coins for profit. These coins differ in many ways; they may be only half the weight of the genuine coin. Often have a small stamp on the obverse with “COPY” or the manufacturer’s name or initials. Some have scalloped edges, some have dates that are different to the original dates of issue, and some even have text in Latin that translates as something very different to the original coin.The King George III Guinea was only produced from 1663 to 1814 and was the first English coin to be mechanically minted. The coin is the fifth edition of the King George III Guinea, the Spade Guinea, was only produced between 1787 and 1799. It is the only edition with this portrait of King George and the only one with the Royal Coat of Arms of Great Britain in Scotland on the reverse side. This edition was also the last guinea in circulation, because the sixth edition was reserved as the Military guinea. This edition of the Guinea is unique; This coin is the only guinea in our collection. It was minted in 1793, so it is now over 230 years old. The Gold Guinea is part of Australia’s history; it was the first coin in the list of coins for use in the Australian Colonies, mentioned by Governor King of New South Wales in his Australian Proclamation speech of 1800. The George III Spade Guinea was included in the Limited Edition Sherwood 12 Coin Collection of Notable Coinage of Australia. This coin is the only known guinea coin recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard. It was already 85 years old when the ship was wrecked.Gold coin; British. 1793, King George III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1760-1820), Spade Guinea. Yellow gold coin with gold metal loop mount and a gold ring through the loop. The design is the fifth issue of the George III Gold Guinea. The obverse relief is a portrait of George III facing right. Reverse relief is a crown above the Coats of Arms (1801-1816) of flat top spade-shaped shield divided into four quadrants that depict crowned lions, fleur de lies, a harp. These images are identified as, from left to right, top to bottom, England and Scotland, France, Ireland and Hanover. Inscriptions are minted around the rims of each side. The coin is dated 1793. Its surface has dark areas on both sides and the reed edge and surfaces are well worn. The loop mount is bent and the ring is buckled. The coin was recovered from the wreck of the ship Loch Ard.Obverse text; 'GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA' (translates to George the Third, by the Grace of God) Obverse relief; (King George III bust, facing right, laurel wreath on head) Reverse text; 'M.B.E.ET.H.REX.F. D.B.ET.L.D. S.R.I.A.T.ET.E' '1793' (translates to: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire) Reverse relief; a spade-shaped image i.e. (Crown with fleer de lies, above Shield with crowned lions in different postures, a harp, and other details)flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, royal mint, british coin, currency, guinea, military guinea, australian currency, british guinea, gold coin, spade guinea, king george iii, george iii, fifth portrait, arms of england and scotland, arms of france, arms of ireland, arms of the house of hanover, coins, gold coins, gold medallion, georgian era, 1793, numismatics, contamination phenomena, gold corrosion, good luck, lucky charm, pendant, lucky coin, trade, loch ard, wreck of the loch ard, 1878, mutton bird island, peterborough, scuba diver, 1980s, guinea coin, gold guinea, shipwreck artefact, relic, julie wilkins -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Banner
Silk banner of Wesley Church with picture of John Wesley in centre. Print of City Road Chapel. London lower right side, Wesleyan Institution pictured on the lower left side. John Wesley is surrounded by two ships and portraits of other supporters.religion, christian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Back to Nam Concert: Forgotten Heroes. 23 Feb. 2019. Copy 4
Concert at the NVVM.national vietnam veterans museum - concert -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Yarra Trams, c2003
Set of three Adhesive Label or Signs for use on trams - all of the type with an adhesive front type to enable it to placed on a window, printed on paper with a ruled back. .1 - "Door not in use" - printed on a vinyl based paper. .2 - "Your safety comes first. Please do not speak to the driver when the tram is moving" - white letters with the Yarra Trams banner underneath - printed on Avery paper. .3 - "Mind the gap when you step out" - printed on a vinyl based paper. -? Etamark signvinl paper. Three copies of each held, except, .2 only two.trams, tramways, yarra trams, signs, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, Tram men to ask for Transport Inquiry, Feb. 1962
Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 6 Feb to 9 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Tram Men to ask for Transport Inquiry" - 6-2-62 - about the local Trades Hall supporting a enquiry into the trams - Secretary Mr. A C Williams, re public operated transport as well. 2 - "Bendigo Move" - 6-2-62 - notes that Bendigo Trades Hall people will be meeting with Mr. Bolte when he visits Bendigo. 3 - "Trolley Buses" - 7-2-62 - W J Parsons, re use of Trolley buses and Fare Boxes 4 - "Sister Cities" - 7-2-62 - work with Bendigo and notes Bolte visit to Bendigo 5 - "Costly Routes" - 8-2-62 - notes a DLP meeting and the better routes needed. 6 - "Sebastopol Delegate for Conference on Trams" - 9-2-62 - Mayor of Sebastopol, Cr F Wilson, to represent the Borough on trams. 7 - "Bolte Guarded" - 9-2-62 - could not receive the deputation while in Bendigo, talk to the Minister. 8 - "Tram v Bus" - 9-2-62 - reporting on the lack of buses in Geelong, not worth running services following a visit.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, fares, geelong, atmoea, meetings, unions, trolley buses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams: 67% Say Yes", "Put tram plan to the vote", "Lets make sure we all get on the right tram", "Trams would be bad for mall: manager", 13/07/2002 12:00:00 AM
Set of four cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat dated Saturday 13/7/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. 2239.1 - Front page with caption "Trams: 67% Say Yes", written by Alex Easton regarding a survey of 312 residents by the Courier. Also has a photo by Jeremy Bannister of former tram driver Alan Jeffreys at the controls of a tram in Wendouree Parade with Roger Salen in the background. 2239.2 - page 9 - Editorial written by Stuart Howie titled "Lets make sure we all get on the right tram" discussing the positive and negative attributes and problems of spending a large amount of money to return trams to Ballarat. Has a digitally composed photo of No. 13 in Lydiard St. North, showing destination "CITY" and a photo of the Eureka Stockade. 2239.3 - Page 4 - lead article titled "Trams would be bad for mall: manager", written by Alex Easton quoting David Nolan and the impact of trams on the mall, along with a cartoon about a tram ticketing machine being out of order. Cartoon by inkcinct. Also continues from page 1, lead article. Notes that readers can have they say on a web poll. 2239.4 - Page 8 - Letter to the Editor, by William J Hoath titled "Put tram plan to the vote", asking for any tram proposal to be put to the vote of ratepayers. Also on the side in a column titled "Short Takes", titled "Link lake to the tram line", provided by Joan C. Ryan of Ballarat.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, lydiard st. nth -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, North and West Melbourne News, "115 years on and engine house faces...what?, "By the Bylands - in search of cable car history", Dec. 2004
Newspaper clipping from the North and West Melbourne News December 2004, titled: 1 - "115 years on and engine house faces...what? - Article with photo on the forthcoming sale of the former Abbotsford St North Melbourne Engine House. Gives a brief history of the cable trams, the engine house. Notes the future of the building was uncertain, conversion into apartments, was passed in at $2.5mil. Article written by Jullian Ball and Geoff Gaff. 2 - "By the Bylands - in search of cable car history" - article on the TMSV at Bylands and its cable tram collection, the opening hours and historical sources. Has a photo of a lady sitting on Grip car 436 and Russell Jones and Graham Jordan undertaking track work. Article written by Jullian Ball.trams, tramways, cable trams, abbotsford st, north melbourne, engine houses, tmsv, bylands, tram 436 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Metcard, "Coin Only - ticket machine on this tram", c2000
.1 - Adhesive label or sign for use on the coin only ticketing machines on trams. Has Metcard logo and the Metlink logo. Label has rounded corners. On the rear has two sheets of paper which can removed, with Avery Graphics logo and website name. Three copies held - one from Adam Chandler and two from M. Sainsbery. .2 - as above but with a larger Metcard logo but no Metlink logo. One copy, donated by Michael Sainsbery - added 23/3/15.trams, tramways, tickets, metcard, metlink, ticket machines -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Film - DVD, The Weapons of War - Tanks at War
DVD in caseThe Weapons of War - Tanks at Warww2 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, 1996 the year of elections, 27/01/1996 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1/1996 Saturday magazine section with a column written by the Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat, Vern Robson. Titled "1996 the year of elections" . Column discusses the forthcoming 1996 Council elections, Australia day celebrations and the recent public meeting to discuss the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes the forthcoming feasibility study and the support of the Federal and State governments in funding the study.trams, tramways, community, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Unique horse-drawn tower platform", 9/06/1977 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 9/6/1977 of the recovery and planned resurrection of Ballarat tramways' horse drawn overhead platform wagon by the Junior Group of the Ballarat National Trust. Has two photos of the recovery of the vehicle at Sovereign Hill lookout the previous Saturday. Quotes the President of the group, Mr. Geoff Hendy about their plans, including donation to the BTPS at a later date.trams, tramways, overhead, horse drawn vehicle, national trust, tower wagon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper clippings, End of World War 2, 1945
World War Two Six separate articles - end of World War 2 1. The Sun - 02/05/1945 2. The Sun - 06/05/1945 3. The Sun - 07/05/1945 4. The Sun - 06/06/1945 5. The Sun - 07/08/1945 6. Sunady Telegraph 19/08/19451. Hitler is dead and Grand Admiral Donitz succeeds him as Fuhrer 2. Fighting ends for British - all British and Canadian armies cease fighting 3. Peace may come today - surrender in Norway 4. End of Germany as a nation - grim surrender terms 5. Single bomb wipes out Jap city - atom harnessed to war 6. Japs await allied splitworld war two, surrender, germany, japan, hitler, admiral donitz, eisenhower, churchill, adolf hitler, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News; Diamond Valley Leader, Christmas services [Greensborough area 1995, 1999, 2003], 1995-2003
List of Christmas services in 1995, 1999 and 2003 in Diamond Valley churches, including times and places.Three newspaper clippings from Diamond Valley Leader and Diamond Valley News, Text and illustrations.christmas services, greensborough inter church council -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper cutting, 18, 1933-1947
3 female students in a car surrounded by flowers. Names handwritten. mabs younger, female students, flowers -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, Legacy Founder Honored, 1954
An article titled 'Legacy Founder Honored', that mentions the speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong delivered as the Savige Memorial Oration at the Federal Conference of Legacy Clubs in Canberra on 22 October 1954. The speech is a full account of Savige's life, his war service and his role in Legacy. Legatee Armstrong was a good friend of Savige. The moving address described General Savige's life and service career, and how he formed Legacy in 1923 at the suggestion of his former Commander, Major General Sir John Gellibrand, He said at the time of his death the late General had been a member of Legacy for 30 years, and had been chosen to represent Legacy at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Following the Second World War he held many important posts, one of the most notable being Co-ordinator of Demobilisation. Legatee Armstrong told the conference that if a memorial to the founder of Legacy was required, they only had to look around themselves. The second article on the same page is titled 'Legacy Conference Opened' and mentions the Governor General Sir William Slim, opening the conference in Canberra and some of the topics he spoke on. There are three copies of the Savige Memorial speech in the archive.A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige.Front page of the Daily Advertiser on 23 October 1954 with two articles about the Legacy conference, one of which was about the memorial oration for Stan Savige given by Brian Armstrong.stan savige, conference -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, SUNDAY PRESS, HISTORY ON SALE AT $5 A BAG. HAS VICTORIA GOT HISTORY TO BURN?
REPORT OF DEMOLITION OF WOODEN METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL WHICH HAD BEEN CLASSIFIED BY NATIONAL TRUST DATED BACK TO AT LEAST 1875.PORTION OF SUNDAY PRESS NEWSPAPER APRIL 20TH, 1986 HEADLINE - HISTORY ON SALE AT $5 A BAG. HAS VICTORIA GOT HISTORY TO BURN? REPORTER - JANE SYMONSlocal history, document, newspaper cutting, churches, methodist -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
FIlm - DVD, Princes Pier reconstruction, 2007 - 2011
This film was shown at the opening of the pier and at the Piers Festivals 2012 and 2013, and at the Melbourne Open House Weekend July 2012 at which PMHPS took part. We requested a copy.DVD of Princes Pier construction montage compiled by Major Projects Victoria over the years during which the abandoned pier was renovated to produce both public space and a monument to its own history. A stop-action film of the construction process, donated to PMHPS by MPV in 2012 by the Project Manager Andrew McKinleypiers and wharves - princes pier, major projects victoria, andrew mckinley -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Film - Video (DVD), H.V. Plowman, Briar Hill Timber & Trading Co. Pty. Ltd, c.1956
Briar Hill Timber was associated with the Olympic Village Project being suppliers of all building materials including Flush Panel Doors, Mouldings and Joinery. Briar Hill Timber owned by F. Squire and the Squire family owned a lot of land around Briar Hill and land for forest at Flowerdale. The 16 mm film photographed by H.V. Plowman (converted to DVD) shows all aspects of the operations of Briar Hill Timber from logging of trees, to milling to manufacture of joinery and housing framesMP4 00:13:12; 247MB Converted from DVD converted from VHS video converted from 16mm colour filmbriar hill timber, f. squire, olympic village, 1956 olympic games, timber mill, flowerdale, cinematography, briar hill, h.v. plowman, logging, video recording -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Whittlesea Leader, Jigs of delight over road rejig, 14 Feb 2006
Article about Richard & Jean Ely stopping Plenty Road shifting closer to their home.Newsprint with colour photomernda, richard ely, jean ely, the poplars mernda, bluestone house, mayfield precinct -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Newspaper
Small newspaper with English text seems to have previously been stapled. Appears to have articles concerning women's interests. Possibly and early women's magazine.As per photo.documents, newspapers, women's, magazine, newspaper, english. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "Sebastopol stall helps tramway Fair", August 1944
The two cuttings report on a stall held in Sebastopol to help the tramway fair, a letter from R. W Robinson of Ballarat congratulating Sylvia Mitchell on her work, a notice for the Sylvia Mitchell cup and other events at Broadway Park. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding this event and other items which have been trimmed. Date research required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Refugee Children mean crisis in School, 31/03/1976
Article Nunawading Gazette -Article Nunawading Gazette - Mitcham High School's Staff Association concerned that the school faced an accommodation and teaching crisis over pending admission of a newly arrived batch of non-English speaking migrant children from South East Asia. The extreme concern is that students are being immediately placed in secondary schools without provisions needed for them to gain basic English skills.Article Nunawading Gazette - migrant education, eastbridge migrant hostel, mitcham high school -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 3-08-93 P8 ELECTION '93 How they repliedTwelve candidates for the election to Ringwood Council were asked five questions by The Mail, and they supplied answers to most of the questions that they were asked. Part One.` -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - JAPANESE INVASION MONEY - PHILIPINES, Japanese Imperial Government, c1938-1945
Refer to Cat 95P. RAAF service of C.S. Cornelius NR 40595.This is a set of Invasion notes for the Philippines in WW2. Printed by Imperial Japanese Government. 1. Ten dollar note - white paper, dark green ink both sides. 2. Five dollar note - white paper, purple ink both sides. 3. One dollar note - white paper, blue ink both sides. 4. & 5. 50 cent notes - white paper, brown ink both sides. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. 10 cent notes - white paper, green ink both sides. 11. Very small note - 1 cent. Front side printed in black and green ink. Rear in light black ink.ww2, philipines, invasion money -
Park Orchards Community House
Newspaper, Options of Park Orchards being a part of City of Ringwood. Circa 1987
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Photos from the Vietnam War by William (Bill) Johnson
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, "Age" Newspaper cutting announcing the death of Catherine Maggs on 14th. October 1960
Catherine Maggs was married to James Maggs who belonged to a large pioneer family in the Ringwood area. They had nine children. James died in July 1940. (From the book "Ringwood Place of Many Eagles by Hugh Anderson)Small newpaper cutting.MAGGS.—On October 14, at her home, Kalinda Road, Ringwood, Catherine, beloved wife of the late James Maggs, loved mother of Oliver, Douglas, Lawrence (deceased), Ruby (Mrs. Bruce), Basil, Lewis (deceased), Ronald (deceased), Beulah (Mrs. Boppel) and James, aged 78 years. A wonderful mother at rest. MAGGS.—On October 14, at her home, Kalinda Road, Ringwood, Catherine, dearly loved mother of Beulah and mother-in-law of Bert. Peacefully sleeping. MAGGS.—on October 14, at her home, Kalinda Road, Ringwood, Catherine, dearly loved mother of Oliver. We'll meet again, Kitty. MAGGS.—on October 14, at her home, Kalinda Road, Ringwocd, Catherine, loving friend of Ruby Richardson. Sadly missed. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Helicopters: Vietnam
Coloured film of helicopters in flight & on the ground.sioux (helicopter), sikorsky skycrane -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, "Washboard Drive - Another horror road stretch", 20/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping The Herald, 20/8/1971 titled "Washboard Drive - Another horror road stretch", about the condition of the pavement surface in Gordon St Footscray - like travelling on a corrugated washboard. Has a photo of No. 53, with the destination of Moonee Ponds - taken with a telephoto lens.trams, tramways, gordon st, trackwork, footscray -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Box Hill Central, 18/06/1997
Article concerning re-development of Box Hill Central Shopping Centreshopping centres, box hill central