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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph, S.S. "EDINA," Moorabool Street Wharf, Geelong, c. 1870's - 1930's
This black and white photograph was taken when the SS Edina was as port at the Gellong Wharf in Moorabool Street. The Port of Geelong had many wool sheds alongside the wharf - wool was a major export product. ABOUT THE S S EDINA The three masted iron screw steamer SS Edina was built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1854 by Barclay and Curle. She was adorned with the figurehead of ‘fair maid of Judea’. The many years of service made SS Edina famous world-wide as the longest serving screw steamer. (The term screw steamer comes from being driven by a single propeller, sometimes called a screw, driven by a steam engine.) SS Edina’s interesting history includes English Chanel runs, serving in the Crimean Ware carrying ammunition, horses and stores to the Black Sea, and further service in the American Civil War and later, serving in the western district of Victoria as well as in Queensland and carried gold, currency and gold prospectors Australia to New Zealand. SS Edina had the privilege of being an escort vessel to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Australia in 1867. In March 1863 SS Edina arrived in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne and was bought by Stephen Henty, of Portland fame, to work the cargo and passenger run from Melbourne – Warrnambool – Port Fairy - Portland. After a short time of working the run from Australia to New Zealand, with passengers and cargo that included gold and currency, she returned to her Melbourne - Warrnambool – Port Fairy run, with cargo including bales of wool produced in the western district of Victoria. The Warrnambool Steam Packet Company purchased SS Edina in 1867; she was now commanded by Captain John Thompson and Chief Engineer John Davies. She survived several mishaps at sea, had a complete service and overhaul and several changes of commanders. In 1870 SS Edina was in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, when a gale sprung up and caused a collision with the iron screw steamer SS Dandenong. SS Edina’s figurehead was broken into pieces and it was not ever replaced. SS Edina was re-fitted in 1870 then was used as a coastal trader in Queensland for a period. She was then brought to Melbourne to carry cargo and passengers between Melbourne and Geelong and performed this service 1880-1938. During this time (1917) she was again refitted with a new mast, funnel, bridge and promenade deck, altering her appearance. In 1938, after more collisions, SS Edina was taken out of service. However she was later renamed Dinah and used as a ‘lighter’ (a vessel without engine or superstructure) to be towed and carry wool and general cargo between Melbourne and Geelong. In 1957, after 104 years, the SS Edina was broken up at Footscray, Melbourne. Remains of SS Edina’s hull can be found in the Maribyrnong River, Port Phillip Bay. [Reference: A Brief Review of Steam Navigation in Victoria; C Dickson Gregory; Centenary Maritime Exhibition catalogue, 1934; published by Shiplovers' Society of Victoria Dandenong, Passengers in History, http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/924034 Edina, Victorian Heritage Database VHR S199 http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/shipwrecks/heritage/199 SS Edina, Coastal Trader and Passenger Ship 1853-1938, Museum Victoria Collections, https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/6227 SS ‘Edina’ – the Longest Serving Screw Steamer in the World, POI Australia, https://poi-australia.com.au/ss-edina-the-longest-serving-steamer-in-the-world/ ]This postcard of the SS Edina is significant for its association with the screw steamer SS Edina and shows her at one of her trading ports on the Melbourne - Warrnambool - Port Fairy - Portland run. The SS Edina is heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database VHR S199. She had endeared herself to the people of Port Phillip Bay as a passenger ferry, part of their history and culture. She played a significant role in the Crimean War, the American Civil War and the gold rush in New Zealand. She also served western Victoria for many years in her cargo and passenger runs. The SS Edina is famous for being the longest serving screw steamer in the world. After spending her first nine years overseas she arrived in Melbourne and her work included running the essential service of transporting cargo and passengers between Melbourne and the western Victoria ports of Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland. The SS Edina was purchased in the late 1860’s by local Warrnambool business, the Warrnambool Steam Packet Co. and continued trading from there as part of the local business community. The SS Edina’s original ‘fair maid of Judea’ figurehead was broken to pieces in a collision with another vessel (the SS Dandenong) in a gale off Warrnambool, Victoria, in 1870.Black and White photograph of S.S Edina at the Moorabool Street Wharf, Geelong in calm water that shows the reflection of the steamer. Ship has no sails raised. The funnel has a light coloured base with a dark coloured top. There are people on board the steamer. Other ship masts and people are in the background. In the foreground is a jetty with a small boat beside it and a person inside the boat. There is a title printed along the base of the photograph. c. 1870's to 1930'sPrinted at base of photograph "S.S. 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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - S WATSON to W BRIGGS, S Watson, 1 Jun 1932
Letter written by S. WATSON in 1932 to W. BRIGGS, kept in Bowling Cub minutes book.sport - lawn bowls, w briggs, s watson, port melbourne bowling club -
Clunes Museum
Book, THE COUNTRY WOMEN"S ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA, YEARS OF ADVENTURE, 1977
THIS BOOK IS DEDICATYED TO THEFOUNDERS OF THE COUNTRY WOMENS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIAFIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE BY THE COUNTRY WOMEN"S ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA. 1928 - 1978 76 PAGESnon-fictionTHIS BOOK IS DEDICATYED TO THEFOUNDERS OF THE COUNTRY WOMENS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIAbook, country women's association -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Recognition of Service World War II - James S. N. Harris
James Stewart Noel Harris was born in Rutherglen on 21 March 1905 to John Richards Harris and Jessie Lily nee Prentice. His father was a doctor in Rutherglen. John later entered politics and was knighted for his services in May 1937. After finishing his secondary schooling James (Stewart) Harris moved to Melbourne to study law, becoming a resident of Trinity College in 1925 and rising to become Senior Student in his final year, 1928-29. He enlisted in the Air Force Cadets at Point Cook in 1925 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve in 1930. On 7th October 1940 James transferred to active service as a Flight Officer. He worked his way up the ranks, being appointed Wing Commander in 1944. He also served as Chief Instructor of the RAAF School of Administration, receiving the RAAF Long Service Commendation. The RAAF School of Administration and Special Duties had moved from Ascot Vale to Trinity College in 1942 meaning that James Harris' service career had returned to the place it began in 1925. In 1945 he requested to be transferred back to the Reserve so that he could resume his civilian life. On discharge, James returned to Wodonga and resumed his legal career. In the early 1930s he had joined the legal practice of Mr. Edmondstone which had opened for business in High Street, Wodonga in 1886. The practice continued to develop and in 1966 was joined by Lou Lieberman, becoming known as “Harris Lieberman & Co”. Harris Lieberman still operates in Wodonga and Albury. James Stewart Noel Harris died in Wodonga on 30th November 1978.This item is significant because it recognises the War Service of a prominent citizen of Wodonga.A colour printed certificate presented to James S. N, Harris in appreciation for his service for "King and Empire" during World War II. The text is surrounded by columns and an arch. The Australian and British flags are at the top as well as representations of the Navy, Army and Air Force. It also features the logo of the Shire of Wodonga above the text. The badge of the Commonwealth Armed Forces is at the centre bottom of the certificate. This small collection also includes black and white photographs of James Samuel Noel Harris in uniform and also saluting on presentation of an award recognising his service in 1942.On Certificate: PRESENTED TO James S. N. Harris BY THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF THE SHIRE OF WODONGA as a record and an appreciation of Your Services to King and Country during the Great War which commenced 3rd September, 1939. Given under the Common Seal of the Shire of Wodonga by the President, Citizens this Councillors and Citizens this 25th day of February 1946 C F Pollard, Presidentjames stewart noel harris, servicemen wodonga wwii, harris lieberman -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Vogt, W S, 1920
Also one enlarged copy 20.5 x 28.5 cm|Also one copy 12 x 17|Also giant colour postcardBlack and white photograph showing view of Lakes Bunga, near Lakes Entrance. Tramline across lake shows beginnings of disrepair, one panel gone, another panel broken, two row boats on lake, larger one contains two adults and four children, smaller row boat has one small child. Entrance appears to be closed, thick vegetation around lake. Lake Bunga VictoriaLake Bunga (Northrope's), W S Vogt, Bairnsdalewaterways, topography, bridges -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, A Beggs Sunter, 1850's Weatherboard cottage, Warrenheip St. (section 44, Allot.8A,9) being demolished in 1996, July 1995
gold rush era cottage, lost.Colour photo, 1850's Weatherboard cottage, Warrenheip St. (section 44, Allot.8A,9) formerly owned by Mrs Skelton, being demolished in 1996.buninyong, cottage, mrs. skelton -
National Wool Museum
Stencil - HC&S
This stencil was used as a organisation stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Wool bales marked HC & S would have been farmed by or sent to that company to manufacturer.Wool bale export stencil - HC&SHC&Swool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cato Lake with the Swimming Pool c 1950's
Two black and white post cards of the Olympic swimming pool in Cato lake c 1950's. The Rose Series P 14901 shows the swimming pool and lake with the swimming pool dominating the photograph. Four flag posts are clearly visible and the pool connected to the edge of the lake. The Rose Series P 14012 also shows the Olympic pool but more of the lake and boundary. with seating around the lake. In March 1957 Cato Lake was emptied for construction of the Olympic pool and officially opened on 15.11.1958. Twenty seven years later In January 1985 the pool was found to be leaking and Borough Council in February banned further use of the Olympic pool. Eventually the Olympic pool was demolished in April 1988.Two black & white Rose series post cards of Cato Olympic swimming pool Stawell Vic. c 1950's. Series P 14901 is nearly a complete view of the Olympic pool with four flag posts in view and trees and buildings in the distance. Series P 14012 has only a small section of the Olympic pool in the photograph with just 3 flag poles in view. There are 2 concrete and timber seats in the foreground and Cato lake is very still, reflecting the distance trees.The Rose Series P 14901 Swimming Pool Stawell Vic. and The Rose Series P 14912 Cato Park and swimming pool Stawell, Vic. Both post cards were Published by Rose Stereograph Co., Armadale, Victoria. The "Rose" series De Luxe.stawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, State Savings Bank -Ringwood - circa 1960's
Postcard size colour photograph'Written on back of photograph" State Savings Bank - Maroondah Highway ,Ringwood -circa 1960's -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View of Ringwood. circa 1960's
Postcard size coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" View of Ringwood looking from Laughnans Road,-circa 1960's -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, New housing estate construction. circa 1960's
Postcard size coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Construction of new housing estate -site unknown. circa 1960's -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, New housing estate construction. circa 1960's
Postcard size coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Construction of new housing estate -site unknown. circa 1960's -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, New housing estate construction. circa 1960's
Postcard size coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Construction of new housing estate -site unknown. circa 1960's -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - RAAF - Accessory Log Book ,Carburettor , Stromberg S/N 671569A
Issued with engine S/n V302597 to 1 AD DET.B Tocumwal on I.V.1780 11.12.52 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Painting, Painting of S. Y. Titania R. L. Y. C
The steam yacht Titania of the Royal London Yacht Club depicted in the painting was a luxury steam propelled cruising yacht sailing from London to America and various locations throughout the world. She was captained by Captain Gordon Trent Chambers. During Operation Dynamo the Titania was employed transporting soldiers from Dunkirk and therefore was instrumental for saving many lives. Gilded wooden frame with painting of Steam Yacht Titania.S Y Titania on left front bottom. L. Papaluca (artist) on right front bottom. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Presentation binder and slip case, Lt Col S Hindhaugh, 2008 (estimated)
Archival slip binder containing photos, service record, diary notes and memorabilia concerning Lt Col S Hindhaugh, Commanding Officer of 4th Light Horse Regiment.france, medals, gallipoli, photos, awards, world war 1, 4th light horse, western front, decorations, diaries, service record, honours, flanders, wedding, hindhaugh -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hermitage Great Western 1900's
Taken Great WesternStreet scene of Great Western with Hermitage at centre. Corner of Stephenson & Paxton Street. Residence of Madane & Marie Trouthe after leaving St Peters Winery 1890'sI think Mrs J McC? lives there now.winery, streetscape -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, F. S. Baker/ Yarra Hill country map, 1950s
Advertising leaflet for F. S. Baker, Mt. Pleasant Road Nunawading,Advertising leaflet for F. S. Baker, Mt. Pleasant Road Nunawading, Real Estate Agent c. 1950s, backed by Broadbent's Map no. 280, Yarra Hill CountryAdvertising leaflet for F. S. Baker, Mt. Pleasant Road Nunawading, broadbents, baker, f. s., mount pleasant road, nunawading, no. 20 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The 70's make a comeback, 16/12/1998
Article in Domain Property Supplement to The Age, 16 December 1998. 'the 70's make a comeback' (Australian modern designs) and ' Design by cooperation (Fashion-Johnson Building Company).bindy street, blackburn south, no 2, fasham-johnson, houses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Post Office - mid 1920's
Black and white photograph c1920's of the Mitcham Post Office and the State Savings Bank under construction. Car in front of post office and Velvet Soap sign on wall.mitcham post office, state savings bank of victoria, mitcham, post offices, banks -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tour Notes, Victorian Railways, Victorian Railways "S" circular, 30/01/1975 12:00:00 AM
Victorian Railways "S" circular, number S.162/75, for the additional stop of the 8.30am train from Spencer St to Horsham to set down at Wendouree Station and for the 2.45pm ex Horsham to pick up at Wendouree Station at 5.38pm, on the day of the Opening by of the Tourist Tramway at Lake Wendouree for the BTPS. Signed by M. Ronald as Chief Traffic Manager. Printed on half a quarto sheet. Images of document added 27-08-12.btps, opening, wendouree station, railways -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A.L.P.'s landslide win, 17/12/1997 12:00:00 AM
A.L.P.'s landslide win - MitchamA.L.P.'s landslide win. Newspaper article from the Whitehorse Gazette, 17/12/1997, page 3 about Labor's win in the Mitcham by-election on 13/12/1997A.L.P.'s landslide win - Mitcham robinson, tony, mitcham, elections -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, State Emergency Services Victoria, Air Raid Precautions Certificate No.43417, Mr S J Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew, 1942
Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Certificate awarded to Mr. S. J. Gare of 5 Bowen Street, Kew in 1942 after successfully completing an air raid precautions course, dated 25th March 1942.second world war 1939-1945 - kew (vic), arp, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), S class No. 171 at the then new Hanna Street Depot in South Melbourne, c1925
Laminated A3 sheet featuring a photograph of S class No. 171 at the then new Hanna Street depot in South Melbourne, c1925. Photo from VR / PROV Heritage series H333.trams, tramways, hanna st, south melbourne depot, s class, mmtb, tram 171 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Drawing, c 1890's
This drawing of the screw steamer SS Edina depicts the vessel in the period of service in Australia from the 1870's onward until the time when she was cut down to use as a 'lighter' to carry cargo in 1938. The artist is unknown. ABOUT THE S S EDINA The three masted iron screw steamer SS Edina was built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1854 by Barclay and Curle. She was adorned with the figurehead of ‘fair maid of Judea’. The many years of service made SS Edina famous world-wide as the longest serving screw steamer. (The term screw steamer comes from being driven by a single propeller, sometimes called a screw, driven by a steam engine.) SS Edina’s interesting history includes English Chanel runs, serving in the Crimean Ware carrying ammunition, horses and stores to the Black Sea, and further service in the American Civil War and later, serving in the western district of Victoria as well as in Queensland and carried gold, currency and gold prospectors Australia to New Zealand. SS Edina had the privilege of being an escort vessel to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Australia in 1867. In March 1863 SS Edina arrived in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne and was bought by Stephen Henty, of Portland fame, to work the cargo and passenger run from Melbourne – Warrnambool – Port Fairy - Portland. After a short time of working the run from Australia to New Zealand, with passengers and cargo that included gold and currency, she returned to her Melbourne - Warrnambool – Port Fairy run, with cargo including bales of wool produced in the western district of Victoria. The Warrnambool Steam Packet Company purchased SS Edina in 1867; she was now commanded by Captain John Thompson and Chief Engineer John Davies. She survived several mishaps at sea, had a complete service and overhaul and several changes of commanders. In 1870 SS Edina was in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, when a gale sprung up and caused a collision with the iron screw steamer SS Dandenong. SS Edina’s figurehead was broken into pieces and it was not ever replaced. SS Edina was re-fitted in 1870 then was used as a coastal trader in Queensland for a period. She was then brought to Melbourne to carry cargo and passengers between Melbourne and Geelong and performed this service 1880-1938. During this time (1917) she was again refitted with a new mast, funnel, bridge and promenade deck, altering her appearance. In 1938, after more collisions, SS Edina was taken out of service. However she was later renamed Dinah and used as a ‘lighter’ (a vessel without engine or superstructure) to be towed and carry wool and general cargo between Melbourne and Geelong. In 1957, after 104 years, the SS Edina was broken up at Footscray, Melbourne. Remains of SS Edina’s hull can be found in the Maribyrnong River, Port Phillip Bay. This drawing of the SS Edina is significant for its association with the screw steamer SS Edina. The SS Edina is heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database VHR S199. She had endeared herself to the people of Port Phillip Bay as a passenger ferry, part of their history and culture. She played a significant role in the Crimean War, the American Civil War and the gold rush in New Zealand. She also served western Victoria for many years in her cargo and passenger runs. The SS Edina is famous for being the longest serving screw steamer in the world. After spending her first nine years overseas she arrived in Melbourne and her work included running the essential service of transporting cargo and passengers between Melbourne and the western Victoria ports of Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland. The SS Edina was purchased in the late 1860’s by local Warrnambool business, the Warrnambool Steam Packet Co. and continued trading from there as part of the local business community. The SS Edina’s original ‘fair maid of Judea’ figurehead was broken to pieces in a collision with another vessel (the SS Dandenong) in a gale off Warrnambool, Victoria, in 1870.Drawing in pen and ink, of screw steamer vessel SS Edina, framed in decorative timber and glass. View of bow of SS Edina with vessel's name on bow. SS Edina is in dry dock, background shows a power pole and roof. Ship configuration in the drawing was 1870's - 1938. Drawing dated c. 1890's.Drawn on bow "EDINA"warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, shipwrecked artefact, barclay & curle, figurehead 'fair maid of judea', centenary maritime exhibition 1934, a brief review of steam navigation in victoria, pleasure steamer edina, trade and travel late 19th and early 20th century, trade melbourne to geelong, screw steamer edina, coastal trader edina, lighter dinah, cargo carrying for cremean war, cargo carrying for american civil war, passenger and trade in western district of victoria, export gold and currency and gold diggers to new zealand, export vessel to h r h the duke of edinburgh, melbourne - warrnambool - port fairy - portland cargo run, warrnambool steam packet company, stephen henty, captain john thompson, chief engineer john davies, lady bay warrnambool, lighter edina, shipping victoria, port phillip bay steamers, steamship great britain, edina, vhr s199 victorian heritage database, drawing of ss edina, pen and ink drawing of ss edina, pen and ink drawing 1870's - 1938, maritime drawing of screw steamer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GAITERS, H & S Ltd, 1940
Gaiters WWII issue, canvas khaki secured with 2 straps & brass buckles.Inside each gaiter: “H & S Ltd 1940 A 4”uniforms - army, costume - male uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
Lorne Historical Society
Equipment - Water bottle in pouch, S. and U. Ltd, 1943
This water bottle and pouch used in New Guinea in WW2 by Mr W.Norton of Lorne Victoria An item of national significance, used in WW2 battlefields, and carried and used by an Australian soldier.WW2 canvas pouch for water bottle, including water bottle with cork, and belt loops.Stamped, inside upper rear, "S and U Ltd, 1943"ww2, papua new guinea, soldier, water bottle, pouch, khaki, w. norton, lorne -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Plate - "Willow pattern plate", n.d
Displayed in History House (Cabinet, South wall)Willow-pattern plate with brown design.Front: Base: Willow/AF & S (brown print, centre) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Market - circa 1960's
Postcard size colour photograph'Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Market, Ringwood St, later to become Cosco - circa 1960's -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View of Ringwood. circa 1960's
Postcard size coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" View of Ringwood showing berry farms West of New Street -circa1960's