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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Double Bed, Late 19th to early 20th centuries
There are many 19th century items of furniture, linen and crockery donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by Vera and Aurelin Giles. The items are associated with the Giles Family and are known as the “Giles Collection”. These items mostly came from the simple home of Vera’s parents-in-law, Henry Giles and his wife Mary Jane (nee Freckleton), whose photos are in the parlour. They married in 1880. Henry Giles was born at Tower Hill in 1858. He was a labourer on the construction of the Breakwater before leaving in 1895 to build bridges in N.S.W. for about seven years. Mary Jane was born in 1860 at Cooramook. She attended Mailor’s Flat State School where she was also a student teacher before, as family legend has it, she became a governess at “Injemiara” where her grandfather, Francis Freckleton, once owned land. Henry and Mary’s family of six, some of whom were born at Mailor’s Flat and later children at Wangoom, lived with their parents at Wangoom and Purnim west, where Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane in 1940. The Giles family collection has social significance at a local level, because it illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill when the Museum was established.Double Bed metal frame with design on posts and chrome knobs at bed end. Head has canopy that hangs from tall frame. Wood, wire sprung mattress base sits on metal frame.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, great ocean road, double bed, canopy bed, metal frame bed, giles collection, henry giles, cooramook, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century household goods -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Nail, circa 1825
Nails such as this solid copper nail were forged by blacksmiths. A nail of this length could have been used for the ship's decking. It was recovered from the shipwreck of the barque Children. The Children wrecking: The barque Children was one of the first vessels to be lost in the Western District the vessel was wrecked to the east of Warrnambool on 14th January 1838. When it ran ashore in hurricane-force winds, 22 passengers and crew were fortunate to escape being battered to death on the rocks. The Children broke up within 20 minutes, sweeping sixteen of those on board to their deaths. After eleven days, the survivors, all of whom were injured, were rescued and taken to Portland. According to Lloyd's Shipping Register 1837-1839, the Children was built in 1825 at Liverpool and operated by owners Gordon & Co, of London. Registration number 123/1837, James Henty then bought her in 1837 as a three-masted barque of 254 tons, with a hull of “part pitch pine, felt sheathed” and “coppered in 1837” at Launceston registered number 6/1837. In 1838 the Children, under her master Captain H. Browne, completed a successful round trip from Launceston to London (carrying wool and whale oil loaded in Portland), returning in late November of that year carrying a general cargo including house bricks used for ballast. On the 11th of January 1839, the Children sailed from Launceston for Adelaide, with 24 passengers, 14 crew, and an awkward mixed cargo, including 1500 sheep, 8 bullocks, 7 horses, and farming implements, and six whaleboats with associated whaling gear. One account states that when the Children were “put out from port she was light and badly ballasted”. The vessel immediately encountered four days of hurricane-force storms, eventually clearing on the early morning of the 14th. However, it was too late to take accurate measurements of the sun or stars to establish their position relative to the coast. The Children collided with a limestone stack at the entrance of Childers Cove, and the seas smashed her into pieces within half an hour. All the cargo and 16 lives were lost including 8 children. The Henty brothers contributed £150 towards a fund for the 22 survivors at a memorial service held in Launceston later that year. It was a major financial setback for James Henty and his brothers, but one from which they recovered. In a submission to the Governor of New South Wales dated 24 March 1840, the Henty’s summarised their work over the previous six years of establishing the Portland settlement stating. “Six stations have been occupied, one at Portland Bay three at the open country about 60 miles inland called ‘Merino Downs’ They have erected two houses at Portland Bay and two others at Merino Downs”.This nail is significant as part of the vessels original fixtures. The Children was delivering cargo intended for the Portland Bay settlement of her owners the James Henty brothers The wreck is also significant as one of the first vessels to have been lost in the Western District of Warrnambool. As a result the shipwreck of the Children is registered with the Victorian Heritage Register S116. Ship's nail, copper, with a washer attached. The nail has a round head, solid round shank and a flat end. It is bent, twisted and has indentations in the centre section. The nail was recovered from the wreck of the CHILDREN.warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, shipwreck artefact, the children, nail, copper nail, ship's nail, children shipwreck -
Bunjil Park Aboriginal Education & Cultural Centre
Basalt Digging Stone
Uncle Brien says this tool was used for collecting yabbies and mussles from water holes.This stone has been worked to a smooth curve around the edge , is flat on one side and curved on the other. The stone has 2 grooves carved on the blunt end for attaching a handle. This tool is similar to 0016.basalt digging stone, jaara, aboriginal stone tools. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ladies Companion
Ladies Companion, consisting of red cover case with blue lining. Cuticle knife and proder, tweezer and button hook. Impliments have hallmarked silver handles with steel ends. Inscribed "English Make Steel". flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ladies companion -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Chest
Chest metal with hinged lid and 2 metal handles each end, painted red inside. Has brass lock on front. Has 4 studs on top. 580mmL x 360mmW x 350mmHflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Corkscrew
Corkscrew made from single piece of wire. Light coloured varnished wood handle. Wire hanger at end of handle. Inscription on handle "Brooke's Coffee Essence" among other things, made in USA.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Many Cargoes
Many Cargoes Front end page has handwritten " FJS Morse, Red Ensign Club, Wells Street, Aldgate, London, England" Author: W. W.Jacobs Publisher: Methuen & Co Date: 1901warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, many cargoes, w. w.jacobs -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - K. S. Anderson, Portland, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: KS Anderson Jenny Ward Wendy Murrell - blue biroport of portland archives, k s anderson -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour, Feb-82
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: stamp, top right corner - 'Feb '82 'port of portland archives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: NEW
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. New: Gold mining took on a different form at the end of the 1800s in central Victoria with cyanide used at the Sadowa Cyanide Works in Talbot. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Printed declaration for freedom of any infirmity like to shorten the natural duration of life for Richard Ivey and his wife. Dated January 27th 1864. Also signed at the end by the Court Surgeon (illegible signature.)societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, richard ivey -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Printed declaration for freedom of any infirmity like to shorten the natural duration of life for John Ward and his wife. Dated January 27th 1864. Also signed at the end by the Court Surgeon (illegible signature.)societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john ward -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE METHODIST HYMN BOOK
Book of Hymns with black hard cover and gold lettering on spine. Published by London Wesleyan Conference Office, name written in pencil inside front cover G.A.Pethard and on page ends in ink initials GAP.books, music, religion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ABBOTT COLLECTION: MAN AND GATE
Black and white photo: Image shows man standing behind gate, gate is slightly tilted upward at opening end. Showing progression of how gate can be opened ? Link to previous image 2403.23.bendigo, industry, abbott supply, bendigo abbott supply, gate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: PROMISSORY NOTE - JOHN SHEARER AND SONS
Promissory Note from John Shearer & Sons (Vic.) Pty. Ltd. Date line ends 193-. Printed in red on yellow paper. Name also printed in a decorated nameplate near the left edge.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, john shearer & sons (vic.) pty. ltd. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: ACCOUNT - MORLEY JOHNSONS BENDIGO
Two Account page from Morley Johnsons Bendigo Ltd., the Up-To-Date Home Furnishers. Date line ends 192-. Printed in black and grey. Illustration of the Morley Johnson building on the left of heading.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, morley johnsons bendigo ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: ACCOUNT - BIGGS BROS
Account page from Biggs Bros., Woodstock Dairy, Mollison Street. Wholesale and Retail Milk Suppliers. Printed on blue paper with black printing and red cash lines. Date line ends 193-.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, woodstock dairy, biggs bros -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: ACCOUNT - PIERCE BUTLER
Sheet No 103 of four accounts from Pierce Butler, Chemist and Dentist, Mitchell Street, (Opposite Morley Johnson's). Date line ends 192-. Printed in dark blue with red Terms-Cash Monthly.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, pierce butler, morley johnson's, chemist -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF VICTORIA BENDIGO BRANCH COLLECTION: LETTER
Letter of request to become a member of the National Council of Women, dated 1 May 1986, President, Mrs. T. Dingle, Hon. Secretary, Mrs. E. Smith. Unsigned at the end (Mrs.) Mavis Carne.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, mrs t dingle, mrs e smith, st andrews meeting room, mrs mavis carne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
White paper from Surgeon dated Echuca 29/8/1876. I certify Thomas Warren is still unable for his usual employment. Signed - -rossen, Surgeon. Thomas Warren written at the end.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, thomas warren -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
White paper from Surgeon dated 13/9/1876. I certify Mr. Thos. Warren is still unable for his usual employment. Signed - -ossen, Surgeon. Thomas Warren written at the end.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, thomas warren -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: DOCTOR'S CERTIFICATE
Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Decr 13th 1877 certifying that Patrick Cunneen was unable to follow his usual employment and signed by H ?. Signed at the end by Patrick Cunneen declaring himself on the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, patrick cunneen -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Sue Priestly, South Melbourne - a history, 1995
"South Melbourne - a History" by Susan Priestly, published 1995 by Melbourne University Press. Cover is B&W woodcut on red background; soft cover 455 pages. Illustrated with index, bibliography and end notes.Stickers and stamps from previous owners, Mornington Peninsula Librariessouth melbourne, families, transport, industry, piers and wharves - miscellaneous, business and traders, domestic life, local government, sport, susan priestly, south melbourne, bunurong bunner vorung, canvas town, south wharf -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Film - DVD, "Bayside reflections"
"Bayside reflections - Port Phillip Bay on Film, Part 2. The top end". A history of Port Phillip bay and it's beaches - as recorded on film. From the earliest years of the 20th Century to the beginning of the 21st.transport - shipping, social activities, port phillip bay -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Memorabilia - Figurine, Statuette of Oliver Gilpin
This figurine of the drapery store owner himself, Oliver Gilpin, also represents the many similar figurines used within his chain stores to display hats and ties. in 1951, the Gilpin business and chain was purchased by G.J. Coles & Co. Ltd.Heavy, painted plaster figurine of man in grey coloured three-piece business suit. Head is of larger proportion, cigar end inserted in mouth. Approximately 15cm x 15 cm x 50cm.O. GILPIN / SPECIALoliver gilpin, drapery store owner, 1895, korumburra, gippsland, figurine -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Small tallow lamp
8467.1 - Small tallow lamp, truncated cone with bent wire handle, simple flat disk lid and long near cylindrical spout. It appears to still retain cotton wick in the end of its spout. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Incomplete coal boring tool
Elongated loop of metal, the loops made of wide, but thin metal, notched on one side, presumably to hold an auger; and holes to secure piercing metal posts at ether end, only one of which remains. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: ST QUENTIN CATHEDRAL, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, Sepia photo of the main entrance end of the damaged St Quentin cathedral. Rubble and tangled wire of the gate in foreground. GS and G35 handwritten in pencil on the back. See also Copy 1401.93postcard, postcard, ww1, france, st quentin, cathedral -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - PILLOW CASE
Textiles. Rectangular white cotton pillow case 6cm crocheted edge with gathered corners. Four cotton tape ties at back opening at one end. Old box 75, yellow label 183.textiles, domestic, rectangular white pillow case -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Instrument case with unidentified instruments
Donated by Miss Beatrice May Devlin, items that belonged to her paternal grandfather, Dr Henry William Devlin who graduated in Medicine from Dublin and worked at the Rotunda hospital, Dublin. He immigrated to Australia and was the first doctor to practise in Parkes NSW.Please refer to supplementary file filed under Accession number 1995001Instrument case, small, containing small silver knife, a small silver ladel with a sharp probe at one end, a tweezeer like instument and string with three hook attachments. Looks unused, not gynaecological, nasal?dr henry william devlin