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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Administrative record - Renewal receipt no. 45809, fire insurance policy no. 155892 from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, Portland Agency, 02/06/1921
Renewal receipt no. 45809, fire insurance policy no. 155892 from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, Portland Agency, to Committee of Management of Portland Free Public Library for period 8 June 1921 to 8 June 1922. White, printed form, details in purple typeFront: '1856' black ink, top right. 'Piano Insurance' - pencil, top right -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Administrative record - Receipt fire insurance policy no. 155892, from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, Portland Agency, 22/05/1919
Renewal receipt no. 28151 fire insurance policy no. 155892, from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, Portland Agency, to Committee of Management of Portland Free Public Library, for period 8 June 1919 to 8 June 1920. White printed form, details in purple typeFront: '1666' - black ink top right -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, History Centres Building 10 year Celebrations 2009, 1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
Oil Industry display in backgroundColour photograph of a group of LERHS members Anne Macarthur, Judy Davies Marie Fish Judy and Neville Beasley Des Thomas and Betty Smith visitor at function in Society rooms celetrating ten years in building on Marine Parade Lakes Entrance Victoria. Plus three other photos of same event.historical society, celebrations, schools -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, USS Starret
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A coloured photograph of an artists impression by Lt Com E Ramstead of the American Search and Rescue (SAR) ship USS Starret. The Starret operated with the 7th Fleet in the Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam, as a fast rescue vessel for picking up downed US Navy & US Marines pilots over North Vietnam.photograph, uss starret, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, gibbons collection catalogue, lt com e ramstead, american search and rescue (sar), us navy, us marines, denis gibbons -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoria, Lakes Entrance Tidy Town, 1995 c
Colour photograph showing two children and an adult riding bicycles on pathway between south end of North Arm bridge and Bullock Island road. Middle distance left turn into Marine Parade foreground now site of skate park. In distance palm trees at entry to Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreation, topography, roads and streets, parks -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, A.C. Wannan, Wannan's Marine Engineer's Pocket Book, 1902, 1902
Small, illustrated maroon hard cover book containing the latest (1902) board of trade rules and Data for Marine Engineers.Maroon hard covered book of 183 pages.marine, marine engineer, engineer -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Tray, Mid 20th century
From the inscription at the back, it appears this item was once a betting board that belonged, presumably, to a bookmaker. No other information is available at this time. This board is of some interest as an example of an item recycled for use in a household. This is a rectangular-shaped wooden tray overlaid with decoupage work. It has two metal handles attached with two metal screws. The body of the tray has eleven pasted- on labels, some with early agricultural, business and marine scenes and one in the centre, a decorative piece with the words, ‘Prosperity, Unity, Peace’. There is handwriting on the back of the tray.Prosperity, Unity, Peace Tray made from old betting board, owned and used over 50 years ago by the date. E.P. Torney of Warrnambool, Victoria. Made in the month of August 1952. Gwen R.Torney e.p. torney, history of warrnambool -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Permit
Stamped - initialled receipt being for camping fees for 52 weeks to 31/12/1959. 15 pounds received from Mrs. J. Murch on 12/3/1959.Committee of Management / Anglesea Marine and River Frontages and / Recreation Reserve / No 4990 - 12/3/1959 - Mrs J.Murch. 15 pounds to occupy a camp to 31/12/1959. Signed J. Ken Hughes / Ranger.anglesea marine & river frontages & recreation reserves, j. murch, camping -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Mercurio, Gus
Gus (Augustino) Mercurio was born in Wisconsin, and his career includes being a boxer, a mess steward in the merchant marine, the US Marine Corps, and a chiropractor. He first came to Australia in 1956 with the USA Olympic team, working as a chiropractor. He also became an actor and commentator on boxing. Contents Newspaper article: "Gus", Diamond Valley News, no date, Describing Gus Mercurio's career.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgus mercurio, augustino mercurio -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Kerosene Lamp, Perko Inc, 1922 -1930
The company was originally founded by Frederick Perkins a Russian immigrant schooled in Germany as a machinist and tool and die, maker. Frederick came to the United States in the early 1890s and soon became employed as a machinist for E.W. Bliss & Company in Brooklyn, New York. In the early 1900s, he and a partner began operating a business, F. Persky & Company, Lantern Manufacturer, out of the basement of his house. In 1907, Frederick's son Louis joined him in the business, and together they enlarged both the product line and the manufacturing facilities. By 1912, they had seventeen employees and made a wide range of marine lanterns and products. The business continued operating until 1913 when Frederick became president of National Marine Lamp Company, based out of Forestville, Connecticut. Frederick and Louis left that company in 1916 and moved back to Brooklyn, New York, where they started Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation. Five generations later, PERKO is still a privately owned, family-operated corporation. Perkins Marine Corporation was initially known as Perkins Marine Lamp, Inc. The original focus was on the manufacture of hand-formed sheet metal products for the marine market. The first “Perko” catalogue was published in 1916. It included a full range of kerosene and electric lanterns for small and large boats, ventilators, chart cases, signalling devices, mooring buoys, pumps and a variety of spare parts. These products, fabricated from brass, copper and galvanized sheet metal, began a reputation for producing high-quality products. In 1922, the "PERKO" trademark was instituted with each new product utilising the latest, sophisticated metal manufacturing technology.A significant item from an American manufacturer that specialises in making marine products and is still in business today under the same trade name. The subject item is significant as it was made not long after the trade name of PERKO was registered in 1922 and began to be used on the company's various products.Kerosene lamp with circular fuel tank and chrome plated reflector shield. "PERKO" stamped on base.warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, kerosene lamp, marine lamp, perko inc, lighting, marine accessories manufacturer -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Administrative record - Renewal receipt no 54968 fire insurance policy no. 155892 from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, 29/05/1922
Renewal receipt no 54968 fire insurance policy no. 155892 from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, Portland Agency, to Committee of Management of Portland Free Public Library, for period 8 June 1922 to 8 June 1923. White printed form, details hand written in black inkFront: 'W.P. Anderson' & '1979' in black ink, top right Back: 'extra form' in pencil -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, State Government of Victoria, Making the Most of the Bay, 1990
Making the Most of the Bay - Plan for the protection and development of Port Phillip and Corio Bays, November 1990. An A4 booklet considering environment, land use and settlement, recreation and tourism, coastal and marine industries. Detailed recommedations for specific areas and foreward by Ministers Steve Crabb and Andrew McCutcheon (ref. item 1414, draft version)state government victoria, natural environment - conservation -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Bullock Island, Holding George, 1975c
Colour photograph of Bullock Island showing Pecks fish processing factory Lakes Entrance Fishing Co-Operative, and PWD buildings, vehicles on picnic area of Marine Parade during one and only offshore power boat race. Spit opposite Club Hotel has grass and some bushes. Lakes Entrance Victoriaislands, land reclamation, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Bellevue development, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1993
Date made November 1993Black and white photograph of an earthmoving machine levelling the site of the old Bellevue Motel in readiness for a start on the third stage of the new Bellevue complex, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, being the motel units. Also in the image - Bellevue Apartments on Marine Parade, rear of Lakeside Motel, part of Bellevue Convention Centre. Lakes Entrance, Victoriamotels, machinery, construction -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Surfboard, 1/1/1959 (estimated)
This Ockanui Hollow Plywood Surfboard was shaped by Peter Watson and his father at their family home in Murrumbeena in 1959 (Peter was aged 16 at the time). The surfboard was based on a series of full size plans purchased from the USA. The surfboard is made from marine ply, ureal/resorcinal glue, marine varnish, copper nails, the skeg (fin) is Huon Pine made from an old kitchen sink drain board.This surfboard is an excellent example of the type of hollow wooden surfboards being made in the USA and Australia in 1959. Hollow Wooden Plywood Surfboard. Hand made Ockanui, single fin. 9' 11" x 21 1/2" x 4 1/2" Nose 17 3/4" Tail 13" Fin 4 3/4" Base 1 3/4"No distinct inscriptions or markings. Skeg made from old kitchen sink (Huon Pine).ockanui, peter watson, hollow wooden surfboard, -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Commemorative Medallion, Quartermasters sales and service inc
An irregular cloissonne medallion Yellow with gold illustrations and red and gold writing on one side and silver gun, bayonet and fist on a black background with red and silver writing Crucible Enter recruits 54 hours 48 miles 49 lbs of gear 36 stations 29 problem solving exercises 8 hrs sleep 3 MRE’s Exit Marines One mind any weapon the military mint, military medal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Renewal Receipt - Fire Insurance, Portland Free Library, 24/05/1917
Front: '1456' - red ink top rightportland free library, insurance -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Administrative record - Receipt fire insurance policy No. 166241 from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, 12/11/1917
Renewal receipt no. 13475, fire insurance policy No. 166241 from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, Portland Agency, to Committee of Management of Portland Free Public Library and Museum and Literary Institute (inc) for period 24 NOV 1917 TO 24 NOV 1918. White printed form, particulars in purple typeFront: '1509' - black ink, top right -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Administrative record - Renewal receipt no 31925, fire insurance policy no. 166241, from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, Portland Agency, 18/11/1919
Renewal receipt no 31925, fire insurance policy no. 166241, from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, Portland Agency, Committee of Management of Portland Free Public Library and Museum and Literary Institute (Inc.) for period 24 NOV 1919 - 24 NOV 1920. White printed form, particulars in purple type -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Administrative record - Renewal receipt no 22389, fire insurance policy no. 1666241, from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, Portland Agency, n.d
Renewal receipt no 22389, fire insurance policy no. 1666241, from National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited, Portland Agency, to Committee of Management of Portland Free Public Library and Museum and Literary Institute (Inc.), for period 24 NOV 1918 - 24 NOV 1919 - White printed form, particulars in purple typeFront: '1616' black ink top right -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Kerosene Lamp, Bef. 08-02-1984
The kerosene lamp was one of the most common oil lamps used and was manufactured until the 1980s. This lamp appears to be a modern reproduction of an earlier optional wall-mounted kerosene lamp. The lamp has been produced as an example of a 19th and early 20th-century marine kerosene navigation lamp. Marine lamp; portside metal kerosene lamp with two flat sides, and a curved front. The front has a red ridged glass lens insert and the name "port" is inscribed on a fixed brass plaque. A round chimney is on top of the lid and it has a catch. The fuel tank and wick can be removed through the base. The metal appears to be electroplated.Inscribed on the plaque; "PORT"warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, lamp, ship lamp, port lamp, marine lamp, navigation lamp, port, lantern, kerosene lamp, marine technology, ship light, portable lamp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - STRAUCH COLLECTION: MAP BRITISCH PAPUA
Copy of original heritage map of ''Britisch Papua'' (N.G.) detailed & mapped by German (marine navigator) 'Gezeichnet von C.Barich & produced in the 'Langhans Deutscher Kolontal Atlas, Feb. 1893. Presented to German Society, 30.5.2008 by Mr P.Thwaites, Plans & Projects Officer (Digo 2008) Plus Society's laminated work copy of same map.map -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: PEABODY MUSEUM BROCHURE
Brochure from the Peabody Museum of Salem, Massachusetts, dated 1934.Photo of the building on the front of the brochure. Founded in 1867. Brochure contains notes on the Entrance Corridor, Marine Room, John Robinson Hall, Academy Hall Corridor, Hall of Natural History, Hall of Ethnology and the Weld Hall. The back page contains a list of the Trustees and Officers.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, peabody museum of salem, george peabody, elihu thomson, william c endicott, richard whetland, francis h appleton, john c phillips, ward thoron, dudley l pickman, frank w benson, warren k moorhead, george a vickery, lawrence w jenkins, albert p morse, stephen w phillips, william e northery, s gilbert emilio, miss jessie s ives, j russell treadwell, john w stromberg, albert f hall, dr charles goddard weld -
Parks Victoria - Gabo Island Lightstation
Anemometer
This device was used to measure surface wind speed and direction. This anemometer was located on a concrete pad outside room 2.15 on a steel pole. The pole was considered unsafe and the anemometer was relocated to it's current position. When lowering the pole it fell over and was badly damaged. The Bureau of Meteorology donated it to the museum. It was then repaired and restored. The central pole on which it is mounted is galvanised iron pipe painted black. The anemometer, a portable device that manually measures wind speed, was a necessary instrument once common to all weather stations. The arms are attached to a vertical rod and as the wind blows, the cups rotate, making the rod spin. The stronger the wind blows, the faster the rod spins. The anemometer counts the number of rotations, or turns, which is used to calculate wind speed, surface wind and direction. They were designed to be durable to withstand the corrosive environment and strong winds expected at coastal sites such as those at Gabo Island. Anemometers existed in the nineteenth century and their design was improved by various experts including John Robinson in 1846, John Patterson in 1926, Brevoort and Joiner in 1935 and Derek Watson in 1991 who added wind direction measurement to its functions. This example was made for the Bureau of Meteorology by the Melbourne instrument company, Synchrotac, which became registered and incorporated on 26 July 1966. It is now displayed inside the building. A good example of its kind, the anemometer has first level contributory significance for its historic value and provenance to the lightstation.Anemometer and tripod stand. Three cupped brass discs on rotating arms fixed to turned brass cylinder shaped shaft. Beneath discs is a lead directional wind arrow attached to a rotating arm. A wooden three legged stand with central supporting pole of black painted hardwood and attached to a white painted marine ply circular base.Under wind cups: " SYNCHROTAC / MELB. / ser.no.70/372 / MADE IN AUSTRALIA." Above wind direction arrow: "C.OF.APT..../ SYNCHROTAC / MELB ? MADE IN AUSTRALIA / ser.no.70/372" -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Yarrawonga and Moravian Loading at Portland Pier, n.d
As the Port of Portland understands it (see letter), Mr John Francis arranged for this photograph enlargement (unframed), from Council funds, and it was loaned to the Port of Portland Authority Marine Social Club. The Marine Development arranged to have the photograph framed. For further detail talk to John Francis about photograph and the NWST Tug Crews (contact either Mr Bill Fellows or Ken Whistler) with regard to any notation they may wish for with respect to the photo and the frame.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
Shell Case, 18 Pound Shell Case, shell case marked 1940
Brass shell case with various insignia attachedInsignia; Royal Marines Epaulette;Royal Marines Gibralter; Kings Own Scotland Borderers;Royal Army Ordnance Corp;Australian Engineers; Australian Intelligence Corp;Tank Corp Badges;Australian Rising Sun Hat Badge AIF;Tunic Collar Badge AIF; Australian Epaulette AIF;Australian Artillery Hat Badge Perm Forces;Cross Cannons with No 70 Italian found in abandoned fort in North Africa1941;Eagle with spread wings Italian pound in abandoned fort North Africa -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Good Old Sailing Days
6 Sea Breezes index, 5 Sea Breezes, 8 Blue Peter, 117 Port of Melbourne, The Shipbuilder and Marine Engine Builder June 1936?The Good Old Sailing Days Author: Ropeyarn Publisher; Cassell & Company Limited flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the good old sailing days, book -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, J.K. Loney, Tall ships and sailormen
Compiled from newspapers, official records, registers, books and unpublished diaries Tall ships and sailormen provides information for those interested in the marine history of Victoria.Tall ships and sailormen. A concise survey of Victoria's early maritime history. J.K. Loney. nl; J.K. Loney; nd. ii, 103 p.; illus, maps, bibliography. Soft cover. ISBN 0 909244 02 2victoria; ships; sailors; j.k. loney; history; -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Battens Landing on Tambo River, Tambo Upper Victoria, 1915 c
Tambo Upper House on right Captain Wilson Marine Engineer steam launch Union Jack, house on left is Sam Solomans House and Hop kilns Black and white photograph of Battens Landing on Tambo River, Tambo Upper Victoriarivers, jetties, farming -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Lakes Entrance, Bulmer H D, 1935
Marine Parade has not yet been formed through the low lying marshy area adjacent to North Arm. Very little vegetation on Eastern end of hummocks.Black and white postcard of the western end of Lakes Entrance,showing a glimpse of the North Arm bridge, town situated adjacent to Cunninghame Arm, sand hummocks and ocean in distance. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Township at Lakes Entrancetownship, waterways, bridges, hotels