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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Shoe Buckle
When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Blaine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her to be built for their fleet of passenger liners. At a cost of £43,103, the Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the quick clippers designed by North American Donald McKay. She was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built with diagonal planking of British oat with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury vessel was designed to transport emigrants to Melbourne in superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first class passengers. At the launch of Schomberg’s maiden voyage, her master Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, drunkenly predicted that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The winds were poor as Schomberg sailed across the equator, slowing her journey considerably. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand-spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers were able to disembark safely. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. After two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned. In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery. Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill.effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the Schomberg. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck, The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Shoe Buckle clip, brass and silver plate. Artefact Reg No S/116. Recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, shoe buckle -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Aerial view of Thomas Borthwick and Sons abattoir and Walock Swamp, Nov-55
Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: 'AIRSPY PHOTO' CD PRATT 86 McCracken St ref No2/B/73 Essendon Phone Fx 2840 Victoria Australiaport of portland archives, tb and s abattoir, walock swamp -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph Portland Harbour, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, portland harbour, thebes, ship, carrier -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Lee Breakwater, Portland, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, lee breakwater, k s anderson wharf, workmen, construction, marine, maritime -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: BUSINESS LETTERS (COLLECTION), 1920 - 1930
Collection of approximately 36 letters to S. A. Bush relating to various business matters. Addressees from Bendigo and Bairnsdale.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: RECEIPTS AND SUBSCRIPTION NOTICES (COLLECTION OF VARIOUS), 1920 - 1930
Collection of 13 various receipts and subscription notices pertaining to membership of S. A. Bush in 'The Victorian Storekeepers' and Traders' Association'.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: EPPALOCK WEIR
Newspaper article about the building of Eppalock Weir and a farewell to Mr & Mrs S. McKinnon prior to their leaving Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo, s mckinnon, foster & wilson collection, eppalock weir, mr & mrs s mckinnon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: REQUESTS FOR DIVIDEND PAYMENTS
Bundle of signed requests to Cohn Bros that dividend payments on shares held by signee be given to bearer.1800'sbendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - 1960'S BENDIGO TRAM PHOTOGRAPHS
Eight of twenty six uncaptioned Bendigo tram photographs donated by Ian Hendry. 9-16 1960's.bendigo, tramways -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - Sydney Sims ANDERSON, Honorary Life Governor, St Vincent's Hospital, c. 1920
Certificate, undated: Mr Sydney S. ANDERSON appointed an Honorary Life Governor of St Vincent's Hospital c1920awards and presentations, sydney sims anderson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - Sydney Sims ANDERSON, Honorary Life Governor, Royal Institute for the Blind, 1921
Certificate, undated: Mr Sydney S. ANDERSON appointed an Honorary Life Governor of Royal Institute for the Blind 1921awards and presentations, sydney sims anderson -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Joe's Cordial Jug
A Large jug with to small handles, on one of the handles there s a white tag that says "Donated by MR. A. M. MitchellJoe's Fruit Juice Cordial Citrus Blend Joe's Cordial South Gippsland Cordial Co. Pty. Ltd. Korumburra Phone 55 -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Pants
Blue and white pin striped. Brass buttons for braces and 'S' buttons down middle with pockets on both sides. -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - CLUNES GIRL GUIDES
.1 TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF ANZAC MARCH 1987 .2 FOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF GIRL GUIDES AND BROWNIES 1950'S.1 ON BACK: ANZAC DAY CLUNES GUIDES AND BROWNIES APRIL 25 1987 .2 ON BACK: 1ST CLUNES GIRL GUIDES girl guides, brownies, enid steart -
Clunes Museum
Magazine - WESLEY COLLEGE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE, " Lion - The Wesley College Community Magazine"
WESLEY COLLEG - LION COMMUNITY MAGAZINE EDITION 84 JUNE 2000 BULLYING - IT,S WORTH FACING UP TOwesley college, wesley college community magazine -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Shepparton, 1838
History of Shepparton. Commemorating 100 years of progress 1838-1938Title on front cover. Rural scenes. 2/- Old Post Office bridge by C. W. S. James.shepparton victoria -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Flanagah's Store, 1989 copy
Copy of original photograph of crowds gathering to see Queen Elizabeth drive through Hogan Street. Flags decorating Flanagan's store. Other shops, banks, hotel in background.Black and white copy photograph of early 1950's cars in front of Flanagan's Store, Hogan Street, Tatura.on back: Flanagan's Store, Hogan Street, Tatura. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Brown's Bakery and residence, 1989 copy
Photograph showing residence of Browns Bakery and part of shop and old palm tree on left. Also part of Collivers shop on right. Zappias Pharmacy now on bakery site.Black and white copy photograph of residence and part of Brown's bakery, Hogan Street, Tatura. Late 1940's.on back: Browns Bakery and residencebrowns bakery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, "Dhurringile" W H Bossence, 1997
An updated version of history of DhurringileHistory of Dhurringile and Winter-Irving families, written by Dr. Bossence and updated by Mr. S R Taylor (1997)pow ww2 camp, w h bossence, winter irving, dhurringile mansion -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Cuthill William J, The River of Little Fish, 1970
A history of Traralgon Victoria is early settlement 1840 to its creation as a city in 1906's includes some photographsR B Harrissettlers, explorers, religion -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Costume and Accessories, c1960
Gold Coloured High Heeled ladies Shoes. Purchased in London 1960's. Mrs Kate Van Dyckstawell clothing material -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES TOWNSHIP IN THE EARLY 1860'S -CONSISTING OF 1 POSTCARD AND 4 DIFFERENT SIZE PHOTO COPIESCLUNES IN THE EARLY SIXTIESlocal history, photography, photographs, clunes township -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH-MOUNTED-GENERAL VIEW OF CLUNES IN THE EARLY 1860'S , LOOKING TO TWO MILE HILL.local history, photography, photographs, clunes landscape -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia, Girl Guides Inter Patrol Competition. 1st Stawell Company Shield. Be Prepared Award Shield
Guirl Guides. 1932-33 Blue Wren & Skylark, 1933-1934 Skylark Patrol, 1934-1935 Blue Wren Patrol, 1956 Magpie Patrol, 1957-1958 Robin Patrol, 1959 Magpie Patrol, 1961 Blue Wren Patrol, 1962 Robin Patrol. Girl Guides Company Wooden Shield with metal Ribbon. Below is a large Shield with Smaller shields round 3/4's of Shield.1St Stawell Be Prepared Company. Shield with inter patrol competition. Presented by Miss M Gray. Guide Logo with uniformed guide underneath. Individual Shields are around shield. Dates and winners engraved on shield. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Different Lifestyle, 1993
Official opening of the Nunawading Community Hostel which accommodates 48 residents mostly aged in their 80's. With photoretirement homes and villages, nunawading community hostel, wroe, chris, mackenzie, alice, atkin, phyllis, dunn, alma -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Historical Study, Shambrook, Tim, This is Vermont, the green hill where I live, 2010
This book is about the history of Vermont in the Nunawading Shire from 1830s including black and white photographs, recollections and maps.This book tells the story of Vermont through pictures and diagrams from the beginnings of Vermont in the 1830's through to 2010. non-fictionThis book is about the history of Vermont in the Nunawading Shire from 1830s including black and white photographs, recollections and maps.shambrook. tim, vermont, mcclare. john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Nunawading Recreational Centre
Fund raising by the Rotary Club of Nunawading and a Public Works grant led to the completion of the Nunawading Recreation Centre, Silver Grove, Nunawading in 1976Coloured photo showing the southern side of the Nunawading Recreational Centre, Silver Grove, Nunawading. Taken in 1980'snunawading recreation centre, recreation facilities -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Rider, Earnest Victor. WW2 Resided in Allandale Road Blackburn. Two photos in uniform and one photo of his grave in 1943
Earnest Victor Rider Taken in the 1940's. Two photographs in uniform, One photograph is of his grave 1943 -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Domestic object - Tobacco Cutter (early 1900's), ?1900
Metal tobacco cutter mounted on timber plinth by 4 screws.Metal previously been painted black. (1900's)Mc Millan etched in black ink onto the table area. -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Photo - Heywood staff
see above notesB&W photo of the staff at Heywood's Panel Beaters, 1960's. On the back: list of names of the staff memberssee aboveheywood panel beaters, staff photo, 1960's