Metal rope making machine, "The New Era Rope Machine". It has three claws through which roping material is threaded. The internal wheels have cogs around the perimeter and it is bolted together in two pieces.rope-making-machine handcraft

Most likely collected and donated by Dr Frank ForsterEmbryotomy knife, with "continental" ebony handle ("Continental handle" inscribed on label in Helen Johnson's hand). Manufacturer, "Steer & Webster" with a key symbol above, stamped at base of knife just above the handle.obstetric delivery, embryotomy knife

Cardboard brochure with details of the opening and menuSee Regis No. 388-01. Also signatures of attendees including Jean Archibald, Maisie Clements, Norman Archibald, Keith R. Clements, Douglas Pitt, Norma Pitt, Beryl Hollins, Stuart Hollinsdocuments- menu, continental guest house,, keith and rhonda jobe, hotels, local identities

Brought home by a returned Australian service person.London and South Western Railway timetable and prices London to Paris

Feldspathic arenites are sandstones that contain less than 90% quartz, and more feldspar than unstable lithic fragments, and minor accessory minerals.Feldspathic sandstones are commonly immature or sub-mature.These sandstones occur in association with cratonic or stable shelf settings. Feldspathic sandstones are derived from granitic-type, primary crystalline, rocks. If the sandstone is dominantly plagioclase, then it is igneous in origin Sandstone features prominently in public buildings throughout Victoria. Most of the sandstone used as dimension stone in the State came from three sources: the Heatherlie quarry in the Grampians (Silurian), the Bacchus Marsh area (Permian), and the Barrabool Hills near Geelong (Cretaceous).Sandstone features prominently in public buildings throughout Victoria, making this specimen special as it shows the materials used by Victorian building companies. Sandstone can also be crushed, crushed stone is used in the construction of roadways and road structures such as bridges, and in buildings, both commercial and residential. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study. A feldspar-rich sandstone, a sandstone intermediate in composition between an arkosic sandstone and a quartz sandstone, containing 10% to 25% feldspar and less than 20% matrix material of clay, sericite, and chlorite. Feldspathic arenite containing less than 90 percent of the composition of quartz. Feldspar is the main composition. Feldspathic arenite may contain fragments of unstable rock, and a little amount of other minerals such as mica and heavy minerals. Some feldspathic arenite have pink or red color because of the presence of potassium feldspar or iron oxide. There are also colored light gray to white. These sandstones are usually medium to coarse grained and can contain a high percentage of granules with angular until subangular roundness. The content of the matrix can appear as the rest up to more than 15 percent, and sorting of grains can present as moderate to poorly sorted. Feldspathic sandstones are generally immature in textural maturity. Feldspathic arenite can not be judged from the structure of the sediment. Bedding can emerge from the laminate parallel to the crossbed. Fossils may appear in the layer deposited on the sea. Feldspathic arenites usually appear on the craton or the continental shelf, which can be associated with conglomerate, quartz lithic arenite, carbonate rock, or evaporites. This sandstone may also appear on the succession of sedimentary basins deposited on an unstable or deep sea, and moving arc setting. According to Pettijohn (1963) Arkose make up about 15 percent of all sandstones. Some Arkose formed in situ when the granite and related rocks disintegrate and generate granular sediments. Most of the material feldspathic sandstones derived from primary crystalline granitic rocks, such as granite or metasomatic rocks containing abundant potassium feldspar. Mineral contained in sandstones is mostly a form of plagioclase feldspar derived from quartz diorite or volcanic rock. Feldspar contained on this sandstone comes from arid to cool climates when the chemical weathering process is reduced.sandstone, natural stone, feldspathic sandstone, burke museum, geology, geological, geological specimen

As per Physical Description aboveNewspaper article about Phillip Island and its bridges. Photos of 3 ferries, driving of the 1st pile for the bridge. Article about the two bridges. Photos of the Isle of Wight Hotel, The Continental Guesthouse and Erehwon Guesthouse, the first bridge - Suspension Bridge opened in 1940, Richard Grayden and Councilor Rupert Harris, Charles and Margaret Grayden with Archbishop Clarke in 1904 and a photo of 5 people at Easter in Cowes in 1911. phillip island suspension bridge, phillip island second bridge, ss genista, ss killara, ss alvina, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, the continental guesthouse, erehwon guest house cowes, richard grayden, rupert harris, charles & margaret grayden, archbishop clarke, i. j. o'donnell, t. h. russell, peter mccullough

This book is the fourth volume of the Australian Race which was printed by the Government printer. The other 3 volumes cover the origin, languages, customs, place of landing in Australia, and the routes by which it spread itself over that continent. This book and map indicate an interest in the Aboriginal Race of Australia during the late 1880s.A local family owned this book indicating an interest in the Aborigines of Australia. The languages of Aboriginal tribes throughout Australia can be compared with those tribes of the Kiewa Valley adding (confirming) to the information sourced from alternative sources.Large thin brownish book with gold embossed title on front cover. 45 pages with blank cover pages. Each page has 8 columns giving the aboriginal word of each tribe giving a comparitive vocabulary of selected English words. Fold out map inserted in flap at rear. It is a map of Continental Australia, showing the routes by which the Aboriginal race spread itself throughout the continent.aborigines; first people of australia; aboriginal language; aboriginal tribes; kiewa valley

The inscription "David Evans, Timor St., June 1875" is assumed to be the previous owner, perhaps a donor to the Old Warrnambool Library. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection. The author, Thomas Edward Cliffe Leslie (1825 – 1882) was an Irish jurist and economist and was the Examiner in Political Economy in the University of London, and a Professor in Queens University in Ireland and Queen's College, Belfast. The book was published by Longmans Green and Co of London. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book is significant for its connection to the publisher Longmans, Green and Co., of London, a firm that has been established for over two centuries, renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Land Systems and Industrial Economy of Ireland, England, and Continental Countries Author: T E Cliffe Leslie Publisher: Longmans Green and Co Date: 1870 Green cloth hardcover book with gold embossed text on the spine. Part of the Pattison Collection. Inscriptions on label, stickers and fly page. Inscription with name and date in pencilHandwritten in pencil on endpaper: "David Evans, Timor St., June 1875" Label typed "RH 940.28 LES" Sticker "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" Stamp "Withdrawn from circulation from Warrnambool Public Library." Handwritten on fly: "(crossed out) 191", "M" "201" "4)flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co. london, land systems and industrial econom, t e cliffe leslie, thomas edward cliffe leslie, 1870, edonomy, politics

Donated by Bruce ProcterSepia coloured ticket to the 75th Anniversary of Warley Hospital & The Continental Hotel Dinner Dance, 6/3/1999.Ticket No. 054. Dress - Ladies - After 5 fashions over last 75 years. Men - Lounge suit or Black tie.warley hospital 75th anniversary, the continental hotel, bruce procter

Part of a collection of photographs cut from a photo album with multiple photos per page. Donated by Margaret Webster who's parents were Sir Charles & Lady McGrath. They lived near the RSL on Ventnor Road, Cowes Phillip Island.286-06 - Sepia photograph of a Koala in a tree in a backyard near a house. 286-07 - Sepia photograph of a motorcar and three people. 286-08 - Sepia photograph of a Koala in a tree in a backyard near a house. 286-09 - Sepia photograph of a group of 9 people outside the Continental Guesthouse in Cowes. 286-10 - Sepia photograph of the old sea baths at Cowes, Phillip Island. 286-11 - Sepia photograph of Cowes front beach at sunset. 286-06 - "Native Bears - Phillip Island" 286-09 - "Lovers' Walk Back Beach Cowes. The House Party Cowes." 286-10 - "The old baths - Cowes" 286-11 - "On the beach, Cowes. At sunset, Cowes."koala, wildlife - koala, the continental guesthouse, cowes sea baths, cowes beach, margaret webster

Part of a collection of photographs out of an old photo album with multiple photos on each page. Donated by Margaret Webster. Margaret's parents were Sir Charles & Lady McGrath who lived near the RSL in Ventnor Road, Cowes.286-18 - Sepia photograph of The Tea Room at Shelly Beach, Phillip Island or San Remo?. Two men, a lady and dog beside two cars. One car has a woman inside. 286-19 - Sepia photograph of a group of 13 people in coastal scrub land at Shelly Beach. 286-20 - Sepia photograph of a group of 13 people in coastal scrub land at Shelly Beach. 286-21 - Sepia photograph of a group of people having a picnic in front of the San Remo Hotel. 286-22 - Sepia photograph of 3 people at The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 286-23 - Sepia photograph of rough seas at The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 286-24 - Sepia photograph of a man with a young penguin possibly at Slummerlands Phillip Island. 286-25 - Sepia photograph of breakers at The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 286-26 - Sepia photograph of The Continental Guesthouse with guests on the verandah. 286-27 - Sepia photograph of an unmade road with scrub vegetation on the sides. 286-28 - Sepia photograph of Cowes foreshore with the Jetty in the background. 286-29 - Sepia photograph of the Cowes Jetty with people arriving off a ferry. 286-30 - Sepia photograph of Cowes foreshore with the Jetty in the background and a ferry.286-18 - "The Teahouse - Shelly Beach" 286-19 - "A Confidential Chat - Shelly Beach" 286-20 - "The Wanders - San Remo" 286-21 - "Lunch at San Remo" 286-22 - "The Nobbies - P.I." 286-23 - "Rough Seas - The Nobbies" 286-24 - "A Young Penguin" 286-25 - "Breakers - The Nobbies" 286-26 - "The Contin - Cowes" 286-27 - "The Road to the Back Beach" 286-28, 29 & 30 - "Beach and Jetty at Cowes"the nobbies phillip island, young penguins, wildlife - penguins, tea house behind shelly beach, shelly beach, san remo hotel, the continental guesthouse, the continental hotel, cowes jetty, margaret webster

Collection of Newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Photo and article about 40 years of service as Parade Manager to the Penguin Parade by Mr Bert West. He was honoured at the Continental Hotel organised by the Penguin Reserve committee of management.mr bert west, penguin parade manager, penguin reserve committee, robert dunstan mla, cr reg orr, geoff burrell, mr butcher, jean jamieson

Two tickets donated by Bruce ProcterTwo tickets Nos 51 & 60, for the 75th Anniversary of Warley Hospital and the Continental Dinner Dance held 6th March 1999.As on the tickets.warley hospital cowes phillip island, 75th anniversary warley hospital, tickets for 75th anniversary warley hospital, bruce procter, the continental hotel

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the original "Continental" Hotel nearing completion about 1929local history, photography, continental hotel, black & white photograph, hotels, cowes, phillip island, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph looking west along The Esplanade taken in 1955, showing the front of The Continental on the left and War Memorial in the far background.local history, photography, continental hotel, the esplanade, cowes, black & white photograph, the esplanade cowes, phillip island, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the Continental Hotel during enlargement construction in 1959.local history, photography, continental hotel, the esplanade, cowes, black & white photograph, the esplanade cowes, phillip island, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the "Continental" taken 1960local history, photography, "continental", black & white photograph, guest houses, restaurants, hotels, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the Continental Private Hotel. c. 1960local history, photography, the continental hotel, black & white photograph, hotels, john jenner, bryant west