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Ballarat Heritage Services
Work on paper - Image, Captain Cook Proclaiming New South Wales and British Possession, Botany Bay, 1770
... Line drawing of Captain James Cook landing at Botany Bay... of Australia. captain cook james cook botany bay endeavour Line drawing ...First Published in Picturesque Atlas of Australia.Line drawing of Captain James Cook landing at Botany Bay, New South Wales.captain cook, james cook, botany bay, endeavour -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cap
... to Captain James Warmington10th A.S.C..... Belonged to Captain James Warmington10th A.S.C. Cap ...Officer's cap, with rising sun badge, With strap. Belonged to Captain James Warmington10th A.S.C.headgear, ww1, army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Tourism Canada, Tall Ships Sail the Pacific, 1778-1978
... captain james cook... for the bicentenary of the discovery of Canada by Captain James Cook RN ...Records the discovery of Canada by James Cook in 1778. Also later efforts of explorers in opening up the interior of the country.This book was issued for the bicentenary of the discovery of Canada by Captain James Cook RN.A full colour 35 page book on British Columbia, Canada and the history of its discovery.Nilcaptain james cook, canada, british colombia, simon fraser, alexander mckenzie, captain george vancouver, sailing ships -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Mrs James Fawthrop to her son, Thomas Ward, 14/11/1852
... Captain James Fawthrop... to Captain James Fawthrop Captain James Fawthrop Mrs Jane Fawthrop ...Letter written by Mrs Jane Fawthrop, Launceston, to her son Thomas Ward, prior to his departure to England at the age of 16. It was his first voyage as an apprentice under Captain Cairncross, who was a friend of the family.Displayed in glass bottle in History House for __ years.Connection to Captain James FawthropHand-written letter in glass bottle. Letter written by Mrs Jane Fawthrop, Launceston, to her son Thomas Ward, prior to his departure to England at the age of 16.Front: - Back: -captain james fawthrop, mrs jane fawthrop, thomas ward, personal letters -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1916, 1916
... captain james fairbairn fairley.... h. dixon q.m.s. t. wilkins captain james fairbairn fairley ...School Council, Members of Staff, Editorial, Fumes from the Lab, Ancient Craft Classes and the Apprenticeship Question, Magazine Editorial Staff, The Trip to Bradshaw's Creek, Arts & Crafts Gossip, In Memoriam - E. J. Cannon, Echoes of the Past, The Haunted Tram Car, Old Boys', Sport, Shun!! Military Notes, The Junior TechsBlue soft covered magazine of 62 pages.ballarat school of mines, magazine, f. maxwell, n. turnbull, g. procter, e. seimering, l. tonkin, w. carrol, h. smith, r. cox, j. a. greenshields, jnr, r. o. buchanan, l. vernon, a. bowman, w. h. steane, n. henry, r. dale, e. j. cannon, ted cannon, lance-corporal e. j. cannon, charles w. whyte, patrick s. anderson, william t. sayer, william f. m. johnson, robert m. sergeant, harold t. w. dixon, harrie wilson, ernest s. morsehead, carl jensen, corpl. r. sergeant, sergt. h. dixon, q.m.s. t. wilkins, captain james fairbairn fairley, sergt. e. morshead, sergt. hy. wilson, lieut. l. c. blick, f. g. procter, f. g. davies, glad procter -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1916, 1916
... captain james fairbairn fairley.... h. dixon q.m.s. t. wilkins captain james fairbairn fairley ...School Council, Members of Staff, Editorial, Fumes from the Lab, Ancient Craft Classes and the Apprenticeship Question, Magazine Editorial Staff, The Trip to Bradshaw's Creek, Arts & Crafts Gossip, In Memoriam - E. J. Cannon, Echoes of the Past, The Haunted Tram Car, Old Boys', Sport, Shun!! Military Notes, The Junior TechsBlue soft covered magazine of 62 pages.ballarat school of mines, magazine, f. maxwell, n. turnbull, g. procter, e. seimering, l. tonkin, w. carrol, h. smith, r. cox, j. a. greenshields, jnr, r. o. buchanan, l. vernon, a. bowman, w. h. steane, n. henry, r. dale, e. j. cannon, ted cannon, lance-corporal e. j. cannon, charles w. whyte, patrick s. anderson, william t. sayer, william f. m. johnson, robert m. sergeant, harold t. w. dixon, harrie wilson, ernest s. morsehead, carl jensen, corpl. r. sergeant, sergt. h. dixon, q.m.s. t. wilkins, captain james fairbairn fairley, sergt. e. morshead, sergt. hy. wilson, lieut. l. c. blick, f. g. procter, f. g. davies -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Natives Opposing Captain Cook's Landing
... captain james cook... Office goldfields aborigines captain james cook endeavour ...Line image of two Aborigines standing on the coastline opposing the landing of a boat from Captain Joseph Cook's vessel, 'The Endeavour'.aborigines, captain james cook, endeavour, exploration, sailing ships, ships, sydney -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, T. Nelson, Captain Cook's voyages around the world, 1900
... Captain James Cook... Main Rd Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Captain ...Cook''s journal of his voyagesIll, maps, p.512.Cook''s journal of his voyagescaptain james cook, exploration -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine - Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1916, 1916
... captain james fairbairn fairley.... r. sergeant sergt. h. dixon q.m.s. t. wilkins captain james ...School Council, Members of Staff, Editorial, Fumes from the Lab, Ancient Craft Classes and the Apprenticeship Question, Magazine Editorial Staff, The Trip to Bradshaw's Creek, Arts & Crafts Gossip, In Memoriam - E. J. Cannon, Echoes of the Past, The Haunted Tram Car, Old Boys', Sport, Shun!! Military Notes, The Junior TechsBlue soft covered magazine of 62 pages. Former students mentioned are John Walter Sutherland, Basil Sawyer, Charles Burbury, Herbert Sleeman, Eustace M. Watson. Oliver E. Jaeger, Oliver e. Jager, Godfrey Stephen Hart, Lionel J. Lambert, Charles G. Fraser, L.W.G. Buchner-Malcolm, James A. Reid, Richard G. Walker, Leslie J. Coulter, Herbert E. Hawkesworth, Leslie de Jersey Grut, Frederick G. Brisnden, Reginald Callister, Lewis J. Westcott, Angus D. Gibson, Henry Whittingham, Virgil Tucker, Norman C. Tinworth, Charles E. Finnis, Benjamin H. Bennett, Valentine G. Anderson, Ernest S. Anderson, Ralph I. Moore, John A. Grant, William Geldard, Francis C. Hall, Harold G. Cornell, Robert H. Lamb, Sydney Radcliff, George A. Denny. Frederick P. Paul, H. Lipson Hancock, Edgar C. Hurdsfield, David W. Bonar. Wilfred L. Allen, William J. Lakeland, Frederick A. Marriott, Eric Byron Moore, NOrman Stuckey, PErcy H. Osborne, John F. Spornballarat school of mines, magazine, f. maxwell, n. turnbull, g. procter, e. seimering, l. tonkin, w. carrol, h. smith, r. cox, j. a. greenshields, jnr, r. o. buchanan, l. vernon, a. bowman, w. h. steane, n. henry, r. dale, e. j. cannon, ted cannon, lance-corporal e. j. cannon, charles w. whyte, patrick s. anderson, william t. sayer, william f. m. johnson, robert m. sergeant, harold t. w. dixon, harrie wilson, ernest s. morsehead, carl jensen, corpl. r. sergeant, sergt. h. dixon, q.m.s. t. wilkins, captain james fairbairn fairley, sergt. e. morshead, sergt. hy. wilson, lieut. l. c. blick, f. g. procter, f. g. davies, gladstone procter, bradshaw's creek, edwin cannon, art library -
Orbost & District Historical Society
coins, Victorian Local Government, 1970
... of Captain James Cook's voyage on the HM Endeavour and the first.... Cook in its centre, and the words CAPTAIN JAMES COOK 1770-1970... of Captain James Cook's voyage on the HM Endeavour and the first ...These coins were made as part of the 200 year celebration of Captain James Cook's voyage on the HM Endeavour and the first sighting of Australia at Point Hicks in 1770. These two coins were presented to Orbost Historical Society by the Orbost Branch of the Bank of New South Wales in 1970.These coins were made as part of the 200 year celebration of Captain James Cook's voyage in 1770 and reflect the importance of that historic event.Two silver coloured coins. On one face is the image of a sailing ship and the words HM BARK ENDEAVOUR OFF POINT HICKS and on the other face is a map of Australia with a head portrait of Capt. Cook in its centre, and the words CAPTAIN JAMES COOK 1770-1970 VICTORIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT around the edge.as abovecoins celebratory-coins captain-cook australia-discovery -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
booklet - Brochure, Cook's "Endeavour" Bark
... anniversary of the birth of Captain James Cook. Page 1...Page 1: 'To commemorate Captain James Cook's epochal... memorabilia souvenir Page 1: 'To commemorate Captain James Cook's ...A brochure produced in 1978 by the Royal Geographical Society, offering "by private invitation only" the opportunity for interested parties to purchase a print of the Bark 'Endeavour', in 24 karat gold and silver, of a very limited production run. The print was offered at $270 in 1978 - at not insignificant sum.Ornate paper and ink 3-page advertising brochure, in landscape orientation, from The Royal Geographical Society. The brochure is advertising the release of a commemorative framed silhouette print of the Bark 'Endeavour' in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Captain James Cook. Page 1 of the brochure consists of the Royal Geographical Society ensign at the top of the page and an introductory description of the commemoration, which is adorned above and below, with ink flourishes of curlicues and scrolls. Page 2 depicts an image of the framed silhouette print on offer. Page 3 contains 3 columns of text which briefly describe Captain Cook's travels, the work of the artist involved in producing the print and terms and conditions for ordering and purchase of the print. Page 1: 'To commemorate Captain James Cook's epochal voyages of discovery, on the 250th anniversary of his birth, the Royal Geographical Society presents' 24 karat, james cook, endeavour, royal geographical, commemorative, memorabilia, souvenir -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Miss Clarke's Ladies' College, Portland, c. 1859
... M J Fawthrop was the daughter of Captain James Fawthrop who... was the daughter of Captain James Fawthrop who was Captain of the Portland ...M J Fawthrop was the daughter of Captain James Fawthrop who was Captain of the Portland Lifeboat at the time of the wrecking of the Admella.Black and white photo, trimmed and mounted on light card. Timber building, wooden slates. Miss Clarke's Ladies' College. A group of young women and girls standing on verandah, mostly behind rail fence, and a few in front of fence, all in period costumeBack: 'Miss Schofield, 3rd from left 3 4 Miss M.J. Fawthrop 4th form left 5' - all handwritten, pencil 'Given to W. Grahame by A. J. Ward. Miss Clarke's Ladies College Portland *1852' - handwritten, black pen 'Lent by A.J. Ward 29 Hurd St Portland' - handwritten, black pen, crossed outladies school, miss clark, seminary, fawthrop, m j fawthrop, school, education, portland -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, James Douglas Campbell DFC
... . Details achievements of Captain James Campbell DFC in Vietnam Sept... of Captain James Campbell DFC in Vietnam Sept 1966 to September 1967 ...Framed Document in a Black Frame. Honours and Awards. Details achievements of Captain James Campbell DFC in Vietnam Sept 1966 to September 1967framed document, 161 reconnaissance flight, honours and awards, capt james campbell, dfc -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Unknown
... Sepia photograph of Captain James Clarke standing on board...: "Cpt. James Clarke, Cowes" Sepia photograph of Captain James ...One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeSepia photograph of Captain James Clarke standing on board "SS Alvina". sign to right of ship advertises "Refreshments and Cigarettes may be obtained on lower deck"On Back: "Cpt. James Clarke, Cowes"cpt james clarke, ss alvina, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Essendon Football Club
Leather football, Sherrin, 2000
... (umpire), Darren Goldspink (umpire) and James Hird (Captain)... (umpire), Darren Goldspink (umpire) and James Hird (Captain ...It was one of the footballs used in the 2000 AFL Grand Final between Essendon and MelbourneOrange leather Sherrin football with Big M logo printed in yellow and AFL Coca-Cola Grand Final logo printed in blue and whiteAutographed in black by Graeme McMahon (EFC Chairman), Kevin Sheedy (Coach), Haydn Kennedy (umpire), Brett Allen (umpire), Darren Goldspink (umpire) and James Hird (Captain)afl premierships, afl grand finals, essendon football club, melbourne football club, graeme mcmahon, kevin sheedy, haydn kennedy, brett allen, darren goldspink, james hird -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Brigade's Capt James Martin 1893 -- Studio Portrait
... Portrait. Captain James Martin Stawell Fire Brigade 1893... grampians Portrait. Captain James Martin Stawell Fire Brigade 1893 ...Portrait. Captain James Martin Stawell Fire Brigade 1893stawell -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Mr William Jones, Launceston, to his daughter Eleanor Rebecca Jones, 01/09/1854
... , staying with Captain James Fawthrop at Windsor Cottage, Portland...., to his daughter Eleanor Rebecca Jones, staying with Captain James ...These letters came to Portland on the 'City of Sydney' under Captain Henderson. This ship was owned by the Henty brothers.|Displayed in glass bottle in History House for __ years.Hand-written letter in glass bottle. Letter written by Mr William Jones, Launceston, to his daughter Eleanor Rebecca Jones, staying with Captain James Fawthrop at Windsor Cottage, Portland.Front: - Back: - -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Furniture - Volum Medicine chest
... to have belonged to captain James Volum.... to have belonged to captain James Volum. A medicine chest ...This chest is the typical mid-18th century model. Thought to have belonged to captain James Volum.A medicine chest was a necessity for all sea journeys. Sometimes surgeons were onboard ships if there were passengers but on merchant ships, the captain had to be able able to look after his crew. A medium size mahogany cabinet with four protruding feet, small free hinged handles on left and right sides which are positioned approximately 5/8ths up from the bottom of the item, these handles can hinge 100 degrees upwards. The front and back 6/8ths of the cabinet can hinge open, as can the top of. Both front and back doors can be locked closed with their own respective hook latch which is on both sides of the cabinet. The top lid can be locked by interacting with a metallic keyhole which is present on the front of the cabinet close to the top. Revealed by opening the top lit is storage location with two rows of three storage spaces and one row of four. Revealed by opening the front door, is a single shelf with six divided locations for an equal number of glass containers, though only five remain in complete form. Below this self are three rows of drawers of differing dimensions, each with a small white knob. There are two drawers of equal width in the first row. Each drawer has four equally divided sliding pieces on its top face. When removed, these lids reveal a respective small space. Present on small paper labels on each of these lids are identifiers of the material which was stored. There are three equally sized drawers in the second row, which are less wide than the previous row. Only two of the drawers in this row have lids, of which each only have a single lid which covers a single compartment, each of these have a single label on them. The middle drawer contains a small glass mortar and pestle which are restrained by small wooden fixtures within the drawer. There are two drawers of equal width and greater height than any of the previous drawers in the third row. The first drawer has a single compartment containing multiple vials of varying dimensions, some of which feature a paper label with a respective inscription. Some of these vials are broken. In the second drawer has no lid which covers its four equally sized glasses. These are restricted by a wooded piece with four circular cut-outs. Revealed by opening the back door are two equally sized and spaced shelves which both have four divided locations which are filled by eight respective glass containers. These glass containers are of similar design to those in the front compartment but are larger. Some of these glass jars have paper labels like those found on previous glass containers.Label on top lid:volum collection, medecine chest, portable furniture, geelong, peterhead, scotland, captain, seafaring, whaling, london, bishopsgate, old gravel lane, london docks, tobacco dock, james burrows -
Orbost & District Historical Society
first day cover, Australia Post, April 1970
... to commemorate the sighting of Point Hicks by Captain James Cook 0n 20... by Captain James Cook 0n 20 April 1770. It is a large cover ...The Point Hicks cancel was used 8,269 times on the commemorative covers dated 20th April 1970. The first day cover commemorates the bicentenary of Cook's sighting of Point Hicks.When sailing along the coast of what is today southern Victoria, Cook recorded in his journal in April 1770 that he had named "The Southernmost Point of land we had in sight as Point Hicks, because Leiut Hicks, was the first who discoverd this land." This was the first European name recorded during that Endeavour voyage to be applied to a feature on the east coast of Australia. There is no longer a post office at Point Hicks and was possibly a temporary one used only for this issue.A first day issue envelope with stamps. Produced to commemorate the sighting of Point Hicks by Captain James Cook 0n 20 April 1770. It is a large cover with a strip of 5x 5c & a single 30c stamps. first-day-cover cook-james stamps philately point-hicks -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Rienits, Rex and Thea, The Voyages of Captain Cook, 1968
... and indexed. Contains personal details of Captain James Cook and some... personal details of Captain James Cook and some of the scientists ...A description of James Cook's three voyages to the uncharted southern hemisphere in the Endeavour. Well illustrated and indexed. Contains personal details of Captain James Cook and some of the scientists and naturalists on the voyages, Joseph Banks, Fraexplorers, cartography, natural history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Beaglehole, J. C, The Endeavour Journals of Joseph Banks 1768-1771 Volume I, 1962
... with Captain James Cook in the Endeavour, which in April 1770 brought... with Captain James Cook in the Endeavour, which in April 1770 brought ...An edited edition of Joseph Banks written during the voyage with Captain James Cook in the Endeavour, which in April 1770 brought Banks to the eastern shores of Australia. Illustrated and annotated. The original Banks Papers are in the Public Library ofRuth Clarknatural history, explorers, vegetation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Beaglehole, J. C, The Endeavour Journals of Joseph Banks 1768-1771 Volume II, 1962
... , written during the voyage with Captain James Cook in the Endeavour... with Captain James Cook in the Endeavour, which in April 1770 brought ...Part II of an edited edition of the journal of Joseph Banks, written during the voyage with Captain James Cook in the Endeavour, which in April 1770 brought Banks to the eastern shores of Australia. Illustrated and annotated. The original Banks Papers avegetation, arts, explorers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Bull, J.C, Sailing Ships and Paddle Wheels and Other Gippsland Shipping, 1974
... written by Captain James Bull, giving an account of his early life.... Part One consists of the manuscript written by Captain James ...Book in two parts. Part One consists of the manuscript written by Captain James Bull, giving an account of his early life on sailing ships, and as a shipowner and businessman on the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. Part Two written by Joseph Bull, an account oships and shipping, waterways -
Orbost & District Historical Society
map, Shell Australia, 1970
... celebration of Captain James Cook's voyage on the HM Endeavour... celebration of Captain James Cook's voyage on the HM Endeavour ...This Shell road map was made as part of the 200 year celebration of Captain James Cook's voyage on the HM Endeavour and the first sighting of Australia at Point Hicks in 1770. The Bicentenary of James Cook in Australia was commemorated in Australia in 1970. The British explorer Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook sailed and charted the East Coast of Australia in 1770, and claimed the eastern seaboard of the Continent for the British Crown. This was not considered the official bicentenary of Australia, but rather the mapping of the Eastern coastline. This item reflects the commemoration of a significant event in Australian history.A coloured foldout touring map of Australia with a picture of James Cook and the ship, Endeavour, on the front.map-australia bicentennial-cook-1970 -
Fire Services Museum of Victoria
Book - The Fire Brigade Handbook, The Fire Brigade Handbook by James Compton Merryweather
... Personal copy of Captain James Kelly of the Prahran City... melbourne Personal copy of Captain James Kelly of the Prahran City ...Personal copy of Captain James Kelly of the Prahran City Fire Brigade. Captain Kelly was killed at a fire in Melbourne in 1890. He was an advocate of brigade consoldiation and personal developmentHistoric: This book is a very early (1888) instruction manual and was the personal copy of Captain James Kelly of the Prahran City Fire Brigade. Published in England by James Compton Merryweather, of the Merryweather fire engine and equipment manufacturing company. It is the only known copy in MelbourneThe Fire Brigade Handbook by James Compton Merryweatherfire-brigade-organization capt-james-kelly prahran-city-fire-brigade merryweather fire-brigade-training fire-brigade-equipment -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1895 c
... River. Captain James Bull at wheel. Alan Anderson engineer... Ariel moored in Mitchell River. Captain James Bull at wheel ....Bairnsdale 1884 by S Erikson.Black and white photograph of S S Ariel moored in Mitchell River. Captain James Bull at wheel. Alan Anderson engineer and another man on board. High timbered bank on opposite side of river. Boat dark coloured with light coloured top. Bairnsdale Victoriaships and shipping, jetties, retail trade -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Instrument - Barometer, Spencer Browning & Rust, c. 1853
... the time that Captain James Fawthrop was Harbour Master, 1853... used at Portland Customs House during the time that Captain ...Believed to have been used at Portland Customs House during the time that Captain James Fawthrop was Harbour Master, 1853 - 1868. Hung on the wall of the Portland Custom House during his period of office as Portland Harbour Master.James FawthropGlass fronted wooden case containing a thermometer and a 'vapour pressure' barometer.Front: yellow sticky label with number 4001 on back of case.james fawthrop, portland customs house, maritime technology -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Set of 3 photographs= Captain Cook Bi-Centenery parade, 04/04/1970
... in 1970. The British explorer Lieutenant (later Captain) James.... The British explorer Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook sailed ...The Captain Cook bicentenary was commemorated in Australia in 1970. The British explorer Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook sailed and charted the East Coast of Australia in 1770, and claimed the Eastern Seabord of the Continent for the British Crown. This is not considered the official bicentenary of Australia, but rather the mapping of the Eastern coastlineLike many other towns around Eastern Australia, Yackandandah celebrated the bi centenary with a street parade, enjoyed by residents of surrounding areas including the Kiewa Valley3 black and white photographs mounted on buff card. Photographs taken at Captain Cook bi-centenary parade and celebrations in Yackandandah on April 4th 1970 1. Float depicting Captain Cook and sailors aboard the H. M. Endeavour 2. Local children on horseback possible representing the pony club. 3. Group of spectators standing outside the post office. One unidentified person dressed as a golliwogHandwritten in black ink above photo 1 "Capt. Cook Bi Centenary. Yack. 4 April 1970 (last number of date unclear) No marking on other photosyackandandah, parade, clare roper -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Historical Records of New South Wales Vol 1 Par 1
... " Publisher: Government Printer Sydney Author: Captain James Cook...: Government Printer Sydney Author: Captain James Cook Other Autgor: F ..." Historical Records of New South Wales Vol 1 Par 1 - Cook 1762-1780 Extract from the Log Book in the ""Endeavour"" Some pages are facsimiles of orginal in James Cook's hand writing" Publisher: Government Printer Sydney Author: Captain James Cook Other Autgor: F M Bladen (Frank Murcott) Date: 1893 Date: 1893 Label on spine with typed text "R.A.994.402 BLA" Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, historical records of new south wales vol 1 par 1, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute -
Orbost & District Historical Society
first day cover, April 1970
... The Bicentenary of James Cook in Australia was commemorated... (later Captain) James Cook sailed and charted the East Coast ...The Bicentenary of James Cook in Australia was commemorated in Australia in 1970. The British explorer Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook sailed and charted the East Coast of Australia in 1770, and claimed the eastern seaboard of the Continent for the British Crown. This was not considered the official bicentenary of Australia, but rather the mapping of the Eastern coastline.This item reflects the commemoration of a significant event in the history of Australia.An envelope with a first day issue stamp commemorating the 1970 voyages of James Cook. It has a large orange map of Australia - "Nouvelle Hollande" on the front.addressed to - "M/s J.A. Spate Esq. B.V. Sc, P.O. Box 312 trbost Vic"first-day-cover cook-james-bicentenary philately