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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Animal specimen - Box of Shells, n.d
Belonged to Marianna Trangmar, b.1820/1821 - later Mrs George Crouch.Box of shells. Collection of Marianna Trangmarshells, natural specimen, trangmar, portland local families -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Stationary - envelope, 1995
In use by Council 1995 - March 2006Front: GSC logo Back: (no inscriptions)local government, administration, stationery, envelope, glenelg shire council -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, October 1976 - June 1977, 1976-1977
Local Chemist - Suttons, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescription, record, ledger, 1970s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, August 1969 - July 1970, 1969-1970
Local ChemistFront: n/achemist, ledger, prescriptions, 1970, administration, record -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, October 1981 - April 1982, n.d
Local ChemistFront: n/a -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, October 1952 - August 1954, 1952-1954
Local ChemistFront: n/a -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, October 1981 - April 1982, n.d
Local Chemist - Suttons, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, ledger, prescription -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, September 1935 - May 1934, 1934-1935
Local Chemist, SuttonsFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, ledger, record -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, March 1978 - October 1978, 1978
Local Chemist- Suttons.Front: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, record, ledger -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, February 1921 - September 1921, 1921
Local Chemist - Suttons PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, ledger, prescriptions -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, March 1947 - January 1949, 1947-1949
Local ChemistFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, ledger, record -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, September 1932 - May 1933, 1931-1932
Local ChemistFront: n/a -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, April 1931 - August 1932, 1931-1932
Local ChemistFront: n/a -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, February 1960 - September 1961, 1960-1961
Local Chemist - Suttons, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, ledger record, 1960s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger -Prescription Book, April 1971 - January 1972, 1971-1972
Local ChemistFront: n/a -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, August 1969 - July 1970, 1966-1967
Local ChemistFront: n/a -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, February 1940 - November 1941, 1940-1941
Local Chemist, SuttonsFront: n/asuttons chemist, ledger, prescriptions -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, April 1923 - January 1924, 1923-1924
Local ChemistFront: n/a -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, February 1972 - November 1972, 1972
Local Chemist - Suttons, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, record, ledger, 1970s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, May 1979 - October 1979, 1979
Local Chemist - Suttons PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, record, ledger, 1970s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, April 1958 - February 1960, 1958-1960
Local Chemist - suttons, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, record, ledger, 1950s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, November 1972 - September 1973, 1972-1973
Local Chemist, Suttons, PortlandFront: n/asuttons chemist, prescriptions, record, ledger, 1970s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, November 1941 - October 1943, 1941-1943
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Vehicle - Vessel - Couta boat, Viator, 1890-1920
The historic Victorian ‘couta boat “Viator” was built by renowned boat builder J.R. Jones of Williamstown in Melbourne, between 1890 and 1920. He was one of the early builders of this design. The features of Viator - carvel planked, open cockpit, vertical stem and straight keel, single mast and a pivoting centreboard - are all characteristics of an early Bass Strait ‘couta boat. This has been confirmed by experienced Victorian ‘couta boat restorer Tim Phillips. Viator served as a ‘couta fishing boat in the Warrnambool area until the mid-1930s, then some say she served as a mail ferry across to Portland. Later it was used as a fishing and recreation boat for local families. For years Viator sat in a paddock in East Warrnambool until purchased in 1975 and donated to Flagstaff Hill. ‘COUTA BOATS - The ‘couta design for vessels is believed to have originated at Port Phillip, Victoria, for the purpose of the Barracouta (‘couta) fishing industry, being both fast and seaworthy. , The 'couta fish was an important food fish in Australian waters, supplying Melbourne with plenty of inexpensive fish. VIATORY’S OWNERS - Some of Viator’s history is known: - 1940, registered Port Fairy and owned by G.J. Richards. - 1941-1945, registered in Port Fairy and owned by Jens “Peter” Petersen. - 1950’s “Brusher” Richards of Warrnambool and Port Fairy used it for fishing. - Peter Watson and his son also went fishing in Viator. - Frank Ferrier, boat builder, was an owner (son of ‘La Bella’ hero, William Ferrier) - Arthur Rogers owned Viator too, then sold it to Terry Pridmore and Wayne Moorefield - The Viator was stored in a paddock, unused for years, in Fairmont Avenue, Warrnambool, where it was gradually deteriorating. - 1975 Viator was purchase at a very reasonable price from Pridmore, then donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. RESTORATION - Shipwright Erik Mikkelsen soon started restoration on the Viator after it arrived at Flagstaff Hill in 1975. In 2006 the Maritime Museums of Australia awarded a grant to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village to assist with the restoration and renovation of the Viator. Its restoration continues today in the care of Flagstaff Hill’s boat builder. J R. JONES - boat builder The photograph of the EVA MYRL shows the builder J R Jones with his team of workers. The other photograph shows a vessel built by J R Jones' son, J B Jones of Footscray, and his team of boat boulders. The photograph of the EVA MYRL was taken by E. A. Dond---. The other photograph is of the Sturrock Coot, taken a Albert Park Lake in St Kilda.The Viator is the most significant boat in the Flagstaff Hill's fleet, being the last remaining local 'couta boat and one of few existing examples of this craft. Viator received Heritage status with the Australian Maritime Museums Council and is listed on the Australian Register of Historical Vessels in 2006 (ARHV Number: HV000561). Viator was built in Victoria in the early days by renowned boat builder J.R. Jones, and sailed by fishermen for many years, both local and on the coastal waters of Victoria, and was possibly used for the mail service. It is significant for being used for the fishing trade, for government service, perhaps as a mail boat, and for recreation by local families.Vessel, the ‘Viator’, an historic Victorian ‘couta boat, handmade by renowned boat builder This J.R. Jones 'couta boat, the Viator, was built in Williamstown, c.1890-1920. The single mast vessel has a Caravel hull built from New Zealand Kauri, blackwood, with a red gum keel and a jarrah stem and stern. It has a pivoting centreboard. Two photographs are included; one of the builder with his team, the other is of his son J B Jones, with his team. Marked "Viator" Photograph 1759.2: "E. A. Dond---" (indecipherable". Handwritten on back "Grandfather / J R Jones / Built" Photograph 1759.3; sign within photograph "J B JONES / BUILDER / FOOTSCRAY", stamped in the card, bottom right " ----- / MELBOURNE" and handwritten on the back "I think this is Mr Abel Sturrock Coot Albert Park Lake"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, arhv hv000561, arthur rogers, bass strait ‘couta boat, “brusher” richards of warrnambool and port fairy, clinker hull boat, ‘couta crafted boat c 1890-1905, ‘couta fishing boat, erik mikkelsen shipwright, g.j. richards of port fairy, jens “peter” petersen, john lindsay, old mail boat, pivoting centerboard boat, peter watson, single-masted ketch, terry prodmore and wayne moorefield, vessel viator, viator a historical vessel, victorian ‘couta boat, victorian barracoota boat, warrnambool ‘couta boat, western victoria fishing boat, western victoria mail boat, hv000561, australian register of historical vessels, erik mikkelsen, j b jones, j b jones boat builder, footscray, sturrock coot, sturrock, j r jones, j r jones boat builder, williamstown, eva myrl -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Spectacles and Case, Carter & Foord, 1902-1930s
The spectacles and case are an example of eyewear from the early 20th century. The case was made by Carter & Foord of Ballarat. According to the tag inside, the spectacles frame cost three pounds, three shillings and sixpence (£3.3.6). Carter & Foord was established in 1902. The firm advertised as opticians, oculists, watchmakers and jewellers. The staff repaired scientific instruments and were sole agents for the gramophone, demonstrating its advantages whenever there was an opportunity. In 1902 the business was located at 46 Lydiard Street, Ballarat. The staff in the ophthalmic department, under the care of Harold Foord, specialised in sight testing using up-to-date equipment and this service was free of charge. Customers were promised that they would be fitted with glasses guaranteed to correct the most complex sight. Mr F M Clacius performed the grinding of specific lenses. Julia Carter, Harold Foord and Clacius were all formerly from the business Carter & Warner, which had been sold to Frederick Clark around 1903 after Mr Carder passed away. Carter & Foord operated a few doors away from the former business. In 1912 advertisements in the Geelong Advertiser invited the community to visit Harold Foord, of Carter & Foord, to have their eyes examined at no charge. These spectacles are similar to others in the W.R. Angus collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection spans the years 1885 to the mid-1900s and includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria, with whom Dr Angus worked for several years. Dr Tom and his brother had worked as surgeons including in eye surgery. Dr Tom Ryan performed many of his operations in the Mira private hospital on his premises. When Dr Angus bought into the Nelson Street premises in Nhill he was also appointed as the Nhill Hospital’s Honorary House Surgeon 1933-1938. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant and had been Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later took on the part-time role of Port Medical Officer and was the last person appointed to that position. After convalescing from injury resulting from his service during WWII, Dr Angus studied ophthalmology at the Royal Melbourne Eye and Ear Hospital. He created cosmetically superior artificial eyes by pioneering the use of intrascleral cartilage. Angus received accolades from the Ophthalmological Society of Australasia for this work. He returned to Warrnambool to commence practice as an ophthalmologist, pioneering artificial eye improvements. He had been an Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at Warrnambool Base Hospital for 31 years. He made monthly visits to Portland as a visiting surgeon, to perform eye surgery. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.The Carter &O Foord spectacles are significant as an example of early 20th-century eyewear and fashion. They are connected to the history of regional Victoria, being made in Ballarat and purchased for local use. The spectacles are significant for being connected to the W.R. Angus Collection, which is important for still being located at the site connected to Doctor Angus, Warrnambool’s last Port Medical Officer. Dr Angus and his wife brought their young family to Warrnambool in 1938 and he remained a resident until his death in 1970. Early in his profession in the town of Nhill, Dr Angus assisted Dr Tom Ryan in his pioneering use of X-rays and in ocular surgery, and Dr Angus later inherited these items. The W.R. Angus Collection includes these medical instruments and other related equipment and is culturally and historically significant as an example of the medical practice of the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Other items in the collection relate to Dr Angus’ service in the Flying Doctor Service and the Army.Spectacles in a hard brown textured case with rounded corners and a hinged lid. The case is lined with brown velvet. The opaque yellow oval frames, raised at the outer top corners, are decorated with sparkling jewell decorations on the bridge. The arms are reinforced with metal inside. Also in the case is a pale blue cleaning cloth and a cardboard price tag with handwritten text. An inscription in gold lettering is stamped inside the case. The case was made by Carter & Foord of Ballarat. The design of the frames is called ‘ewell These spectacles are part of the W.R. Angus Collection.Stamped: “CARTER & FOORD / STURT ST BALLARAT” Handwritten label: “JEWELL / £3.3.6”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, dr w r angus, dr roy angus, dr ryan, warrnambool oculist, port medical officer, nhill base hospital, mira hospital nhill, oculist, spectacles, eyewear, glasses, carter & foord, ballarat oculist, w.r. angus collection, ophthalmology, royal melbourne eye and ear hospital., artificial eyes, intrascleral cartilage, eye surgery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Exhibition Prize Schedule
The Show and Exhibition was held to mark the Centenary of the first cultivation of land by Edward Henty at Portland in 1834.Bendigo Grand National Centenary Celebration Agricultural Show & Exhibition Prize Schedule. Booklet - 112 pp. Stapled together. Illustrated front page. Exhibition Prize Schedule for the Show & Exhibition held from 27th November to 1st December 1934 - Day and Night. The booklet lists the exhibition categories and includes advertisements for local businesses.agriculture, centenary, exhibition -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Centenary of Victoria, Centenary of Melbourne 1935
White metal medal issued to commemorate Melbourne's centenary 1934-35. This medal was given out to Victorian school children; 325,600 white metal medals were struck. There were also a few VIP pieces in other metals, including two in gold. The medal references Portland, the location of Victoria's first settlement. The Henty brothers, entrepreneur farmers and whalers, established the state's first permanent European settlement in Portland in 1834. Melbourne was established the following year by a party of settlers led by John Batman. In 1934, as Melbourne planned to celebrate the centenary of European settlement, it seemed to some that there was little to celebrate. The financial strains of the depression, unemployment and the scandal of the city's slums all undercut claims of unbridled progress. Perhaps because of such troubles, the organisers of the centenary celebrations tried doubly hard to be positive. The themes of the celebrations were conservative, reflecting the desire of some Melburnians for security in troubled times. The widely promoted image of the 'Garden City' and 'Queen City of the South' emphasised the idea of Melbourne as a very British city. A visit by the Duke of Gloucester, son of George V, the ageing king, provided a reassuring strengthening of Melbourne's imperial connections. The presented view of Melbourne's history stressed the 'myth of the pioneer', embodied in the person of John Batman. Elevated to heroic status, he was reinvented as a courageous pioneer whose life exemplified the rewards of self-improvement. Such a portrayal ignored Batman's dubious 'treaty' with local Aborigines and the less savoury details of his personal life. Melbourne's indigenous people were excluded from this triumphant view of Melbourne's past. The centenary celebrations now seem dated, but the image of Melbourne as a conservative city largely influenced by Britain has been more enduring.Details the settlement of Portland, Melbourne and Victoria, 1834 - 1935Double sided round white metal medal, featuring on front face, the bay of Portland showing a ship in the harbour. On the reverse side of the medal is John Bateman overlooking the city of Melbourne and the Yarra river.The front is inscribed, "CENTENARY OF VICTORIA" 1934, across the top, bottom right has the words "PORTLAND 1834". Reverse side shows "CENTENARY OF MELBOURNE 1935", and the date 1835 at the bottom. melbourne, medal, portland, centenary of victoria 1935