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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Magpie-Lark, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Magpie-Lark, also commonly known as a Mudlark, is a carnivorous bird found in many regions of Australia, Indonesia, Timor, and Southern New Guinea. They are a non-migratory species and are extremely adaptable to a variety of environments. These environments include dry forest, savannah, grassland, and even urban areas. Magpie-Larks are typically monogamous and are often found in pairs. They are black and white, with a white underbelly, long legs, and a long, thin beak. The females of this species have a white throat, while the males have a white eyebrow and a black throat. While juveniles have dark eyes, mature adults have light irises. This information helps identify this specimen as an adult male. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Magpie-Lark is a small to medium-sized bird which has distinctive black and white colouring. The bill is long and thin and is a whitish colour which differentiates it to other Magpie species. When mature, like this particular specimen, the Magpie-Lark have distinctive light irises. The glass eyes provided for this specimen are accurate in colour. This male specimen has a white 'eyebrow' marking and a black chest or bib. This Magpie-Lark stands on a wooden mount with a swing tag attached to its leg.Swing-tag: 20a. / Reed Grallina / See catalogue page 10 / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, mudlark, magpie-lark -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Saddle cloth 13th Light Horse
Saddle blankets matching regimental colour patch were used by light horse regiments in the period between the wars, 1920-1940. Following WWI (1914-1918) the 13th Light Horse (Gippsland) was raised as a Citizen Forces unit and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.Representative of the Light Horse in the period following WWI and the beginning of WWII.Red coloured saddle blanket with white piping and embroidered number '13' and letters 'LH' near lower right edge.military, horse, saddle, light horse, 13 light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Plaque
The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941,the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. The regimental association visited the 8/13th VMR Museum at Buna Barracks Albury on occasions. Well made plaque in fine condition commemorating a WWII Regiment.Stained wooden shield - shaped plaque with 8th Cavalry Regiment insignia and two engraved panels.Top panel " Presented to 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Museum Albury.". Lower Panel " From 8th Cavalry Regiment Victoria 1986."cavalry, 8th, world war two, wwii -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Major Royston on bill, mountjoy066.tif
(Then) Major Royston on ‘Bill.’ John Robinson Royston was born in South Africa in 1860, served in the Zulu and Boer Wars and in 1916 was sent to Egypt where he became Colonel of the 12th Australian Light Horse. His bold personality won him the admiration of his men and his courage at the battle of Romani in August 1916 gained him the nickname “Galloping Jack.” A massively built man, he was promoted to Brigadier-General but abruptly left the Light Horse in October 1917.john robinson royston, light horse, galloping jack, aif, a.i.f, ww1, world war 1 -
Woodend RSL
Lanyard, Latter half of 20th Century
This lanyard dates to the latter half of the 20th Century. The colour yellow relates to the armoured forces. The lanyard was issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment, however the date of issue is unknown. A Prince of Wales Light Horse unit was based in Kyneton, a neighboring town to Woodend. This lanyard likely originated from the Kyneton area. It is possible that the lanyard was used during the Vietnam war in which the Regiment participated. However considering the condition of the item, it is highly likely that the lanyard has not seen active serviceThis item is represenative of a standard armoured military lanyard. It is also in very good condition.Long strip of cylindrical yellow knotted fabric. There is one large loop, knotted two thirds along the length of the fabric for attachment to the shoulders. There is another small loop at the very end for insertion into a pocket.battle dress, lanyard, prince of wales light horse, uniform, army, cavalry, armoured -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, 2) Pytchley
Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. Leo Reoch Cohn served in both World War 0ne and World War Two. He enlisted in the 1st AIF on 6.5.1915, initially in the 22nd battalion (No. 1039), aged 18. Shortly after, on 11.9.1915, he transferred to the 8th LHR and embarked for Egypt on 23.9.1915, serving in both Egypt and Palestine. During that period of service, he transferred to the 1st Australian Light Car Patrol on 8.9.1917. This unit later became the 1st Australian Armoured Car Section. Leo began his return journey to Australia on 16.5.1919. Shortly after his RTA, he was discharged. While on active service overseas, he was hospitalized on a number of occasions due to illness. During World War Two, Leo enlisted in the 21st Battalion VDC (No. V360272) on 18.5.1942 at the age of 44. He was appointed Lieutenant on 25.6.1942. Leo's VDC service was terminated on 31.10. 1945 following the end of World War Two. .1) Tailored khaki woollen officer's dress jacket with silk like fabric lining. Two button-down breast pockets and two button down-side pockets. All buttons are military issue. Unit colour patch on each shoulder (8th ALH). Above the left breast pocket is a World War One trio of medal ribbons. An attached fabric belt has a metal buckle. .2) Light brown cotton drill jodhpurs with button fly. Knee reinforcement pad sewn on the inside of each leg. Button down hip pocket and two side pockets. Belt loops and buttons for braces on the waist band..2) On manufacturer's label: 'Pytchley, MADE IN ENGLAND'. Handwritten in black ink on waistband: 'COHN'.uniform, 8th light horse regiment, leo reoch cohn -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Benalla troop
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Black and white photograph of 13 soldiers of the Benalla Troop 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles c.1990; includes Lieutenant Colin Carrington, Lieutenant Dan Wyburn ( front rank, 2nd and 3rd from left ) .military, vmr, uniform, benalla, carrington, wyburn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - LIGHT HORSE PHOTOGRAPH
Possibly relating to a Light Horse Regiment in WW1 but no real context provided other than possible connection to P.J. Frawley, refer Cat No 7424.4 for his service details.Photo of 4 horses jumping across a race hedge and ridden by riders all in uniform. Appears to be at a race track with a crowd in the background watching. A red & white Diamond is to the right of the photo.photograph, light horse regiment, racing, ww1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, NE Link given the nod, 14/11/2018
Australia's peak infrastructure body has given the North East Link the green light and ticked off on the State Government's business case for the $15.8 billion toll road.News article 1 page, black text.north east link, infrastructure australia -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Buggy Lamp, n.d
These sturdy lanterns were originally used on road coaches and carriages of the 18th and 19th centuries to provide safety and illumination. Early carriage lamps were illuminated by lighted candles.Buggy or carriage lamp, painted silver, with square lens, (glass cracked) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Display board, Lagoon Confectionary labels, David Thompson, Mar 1999
Photographed by David THOMPSON when the display board was on loan from the company for Port Melbourne Festival 1999. Photos made upstairs at Pat GRAINGER'S house in natural light.One of seven digital photos of Lagoon Confectionery's display board of labels from the 1930s, 40s etc. There are also digital images of each individual label on the hard drive, numbered 1204.08-42industry - food, lagoon confectionery pty ltd -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Armstrong Siddeley Genet 80 HP 5 Cylinder Radial
Historical Details: . Description: The Armstrong Siddeley Genet was developed in England and was first tested in 1926. It was a popular power plant for many light aircraft of the day.. Level of Importance: State -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Veterinary Field Case Book, (estimated); Early 20th century
Army Book 32 Contains case details by Capt, later Major Grayson, Veterinary Officer, 4th Light Horse Regiment Warrnambool Camp, 19 Feb-24 March 1934; 8th Light Horse Regiment Benalla Camp 2-9 March 1936; 8th Light Horse Regiment Corowa Camp 16 Oct-14 Nov 1939. Also contains prescriptions for various veterinary applications, namely - Arsenic 1% solution, Argyrol, Aloes, Syrup, Alterative Powder, Anaesthetic (local), Antidote mixture, Condition pill for horse, Red blister, Bran and linseed mash, Balinitis (wether) Tincture of Iodine, Liniment for chill blains, Mange dressing, Mouth wash and gargle, Nicotine sulphate 0.06% Veterinary Field Case Book Army Book 32warrnambool, 4th light horse, light horse, army veterinary corps, veterinary, case book, grayson, 8th light horse, benalla, corowa, veterinary prescriptions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Walking canes
Six walking canes shaped from natural timber. 7543a Light coloured wood with top carved in shape of a snake head. 7543b Light brown wood with T shape carved top. 7543c Dark brown branch with bark intact. Natural branch at 30 degrees cropped at top. 7543d Thin dark brown bamboo like straight walking stick. Ornate carved knob at top. 7543e Light brown straight walking stick of three pieces of wood spliced together. Curved top spliced in place. Lacquered and polished. Metal band attached below hand grip (1.5 cm wide.) 7543f Rough natural branch with natural handle at 30 degrees angle.walking sticks, wooden objects, natural wood -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Four medals - Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycle Race
These four medals relate to the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycle Race. This race was first held in 1895 and continues to the presenr day. It was originally a handicap race from Warrnambool to Melbourne but after 1938 it became a Melbourne to Warrnambool race After 1995 it became a scratch race and today the distance is shorter with the race starting from Avalon. It is the second oldest one-day cycling race in the world and the longest one-day cycling race in Australia. Four of these medals were awarded to Ron Vernon from the Footscray Club. All riders who complete the race in a given time are awarded a Time Medallion. In 1947 Ron Vernon, riding the latest Healing Championship Cycle came in 26th. In 1948, riding off the 47 minute handicap, he took 7th place. IHe also won the Colac Sprint in that race. In 1950 he took 9th place. The fourth medal is a Time Medallion awarded to a cyclist in 1960. These medals are of considerable interest as mementoes of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycle Race, an important sporting event associated with Warrnambool and one that is known Australia-wide and internationally..1 A round metal medal with a dark blue band around the edge, a light blue strip across the middle and a light blue tab at the bottom of the medal. The medal has gold-coloured printing and a gold image of a bicycle. A metal ring is attached at the top. .2 a round metal medal similar in design to .1 above with light blue, dark blue and red colouring. A metal ring is attached at the top .3 a green and gold round metal medal with a green curved strip attached to the bottom of the medal and white wings placed in the middle of the medal. The labelling is red and gold. A metal ring is attached at the top. .4 A gold and dark blue oval-shaped metal medal. A metal ring is attached at the top. .1 Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race 165 miles Healing 1947 .2 Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race 165 miles Healing 1948 .3 Melbourne-Warrnambool 165 miles Healing 1950 .4 Warrnambool to Melbourne Road Race Time Medallion 1960melbourne to warrnambool cycle race, ron vernon cyclist, warrnambool sport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: J SEMMENS
Black and white photocopy of a photo of J. Semmens, Grocer, Draper, and General Storekeeper, Long Gully, Bendigo. Photo shows the store with the name, J Semmens, Grocer, Draper, Boot and Shoe Warehouse. In front of the shop is a number of people and two horse drawn vehicles. Written under the photo is: Cr was Bond Street & Creeth Street Long Gully, now Eaglehawk Road & Creeth Street, Long Gully. Note - Kerosene Light or Gas Light at Corner.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - j semmens, j semmens draper -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A LADY
Small portrait of a lady seated on a chair beside a table with a long fringed cloth and a book on it. The cloth and part of the chair have been coloured green. The cloth has a yellow fringe and the book is yellow. The floor is light brown. The lady is wearing a voluminous dress with a jacket. She is also wearing a small hat and gloves. Her cheeks have been slightly coloured. On the back is the Photographer's name and address. Light and Truth is printed above the photographer's name.G. Wherrett, Post Office Portrait Rooms, Barker St., Castlemainephotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady, g wherrett -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF DOROTHY NORTHOVER
A small black and white photograph of Dorothy Northover (Mrs. L. Williams) as a child. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. She is standing on a chair wearing a light coloured dress. At the bottom G. Brown & Son, Broad St. Deal. On the back: from G. Brown & Son electric and daylight studio, Broad St. (near pier), Deal. Electric light every evening at dusk till 8pm. these portrait are equal in every respect to the best daylight work.person, individual, dorothy northover -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - ALLAN MONAGHAN COLLECTION: FLARED LEG TROUSERS, 1975
1975 World Swimming Championship Games.Flared leg trousers of light green fabric with fine self stripe. Legs have 6 cm turned up cuffs. Fastened at front with 20 cm metal zipper, metal hook and eye and tab with button. Eight belt keepers.Two front pockets and two back pockets of white synthetic fabric. Back pocket on RHS fastened with now X 1.3 cm light brown plastic button.Label on back pocket lining, ''Exclusively Fashioned by DALE'', ''Pinfeather GALEY Loro USA'' 75% Dacron 25% cotton. Printed Washing Instructions ''36/30''. ''Monaghan'' written in pen inside waist band.costume, male, light green trousers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - S.E.C. VICTORIA, 1940
Photograph - black and white. The new SEC building is surrounded by scaffolding and building workers. The new building is almost complete. Truck backed to the footpath unloading building materials by two men. Light post with three cross bars and street light, ladder leaning on verandah, freestanding ladder, lady in black crossing the street, portion of scaffolding still attached on side of the building. rear of photo has SEC 1940 printed with biro and number 02 written in pencil.organization, public utility, electricity company, s.e.c. victoria. 1940. bendigo. -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs. Neil Wishart and Mrs. Allen
Early index to LDHS photographs says the photograph was taken during Linton's centenary celebrations in 1939.Small black and white photograph which shows two women standing in a garden. The woman on the right side has long plaits, is dressed in light coloured clothing and is carrying a bag. The woman on the left is also wearing light coloured clothing but she has short, curly hair. She is holding a book in her right hand (on left side of photograph). Mrs. Neil Wishart (née Grace Bennett) and Mrs. Allen (née Amelia - Millie - Bennett)grace wishart, grace bennett, amelia (millie) allen, amelia (millie) bennett -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Instrument - Trumpet, Cavalry, Couesnon Cie, 1901 (exact)
The 2nd Light Horse Regiment was raised at Enoggera in Queensland on 18 August 1914. Its recruits came mainly from Queensland but some hailed from the northern rivers district of New South Wales. The 2nd was one of three regiments of the 1st Light Horse Brigade – the first Australian mounted formation raised by Australia during the First World War. The regiment sailed from Brisbane on 25 September and disembarked in Egypt on 9 December. The 2nd Light Horse Regiment deployed to Gallipoli without its horses and landed there on 12 May 1915, joining the New Zealand and Australian Division. It played a defensive role for most of the campaign but did attack the Turkish trenches opposite Quinn’s Post, one of the most contested positions along the ANZAC Line. The first assault wave was mown down and fortunately the officer commanding the attack had the wisdom and courage to call it off. The 2nd was withdrawn from the front line in September and left the peninsula on 18 December. Back in Egypt, the 2nd Light Horse joined the ANZAC Mounted Division. Between January and May 1916, the regiment was deployed to protect the Nile valley from bands of pro-Turkish Senussi Arabs. On 18 May, as part of its parent brigade, it joined the forces defending the Suez Canal. The 1st Light Horse Brigade played a significant role in turning back the Turkish advance on the canal at the battle of Romani on 4 August. In ensuing days the regiments of the brigade participated in the immediate follow-up of the defeated Turks, but were soon withdrawn to rest. The 2nd Light Horse Regiment rejoined the Allied advance across the Sinai in November and was subsequently involved in the fighting to secure the Turkish outposts on the Palestine frontier – Maghdaba on 23 December 1916 and Rafa on 9 January 1917. A stint of protective duty along the line of communications through the Sinai followed. The 2nd’s next major engagement was the abortive second battle of Gaza on 19 April. Gaza finally fell on 7 November, after a wide outflanking move via Beersheba, in which the 1st Light Horse Brigade played a part. With the capture of Gaza, the Turkish position in southern Palestine collapsed. The 2nd Light Horse Regiment participated in the advance to Jaffa that followed, and was then committed to operations to clear and occupy the west bank of the Jordan River. It was involved in the Amman (24–27 February) and Es Salt (30 April–4 May) raids and the repulse of a major German and Turkish attack on 14 July 1918. The final British offensive of the campaign was launched along the Mediterranean coast on 19 September 1918, with the ANZAC Mounted Division taking part in a subsidiary effort east of the Jordan aimed at Amman. Turkey surrendered on 30 October 1918. The 2nd Light Horse Regiment sailed for Australia on 13 March 1919 without their horses, which were either shot or transferred to Indian cavalry units. Events in the daily routine of the soldier were signalled by bugle and trumpet calls. This trumpet is signicant because historically, it was issued to the 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment in 1912. This Regiment served with distinction in Gallipoli and Palestine in World War 1. It is probable, but not confirmed, that tthe trumpet was used by the Regiment during these operations. Each light horse regiment was divided into four squadrons. Each squadron had a trumpeter sergeant, equipped with a cavalry trumpet, who was employed at the Squadron Headquarters Technically called a cavalry trumpet, this brass instrument can be described as a "simple trumpet" ie. the direct forerunner of the modern valve trumpet. It is in E flat not B flat as is the bugle. Both were carried slung over the player's body by means of green tasselled cords.Crest with inscription: "Exposition Universelle De Paris" with circular logo with inscribed "1900". "Hors Concours Membre De Jury". Logo formed of initials (not deciphered). "Couesnon Cie 94 Rue Dangouleme Paris". Bomb burst type logo with "01" in centre. "W H Paling & Co Ltd Sydney NSW Brisbane" On bell: "Mounted Rifles (2nd ALH)" trumpet, cavalry, musical instrument, 2nd light horse, mounted rifles -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Bottle
Ref: LA 4 44 283 HISTORY OF THE LOCH ARD The LOCH ARD belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many ships from England to Australia. Built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the LOCH ARD was a three-masted square rigged iron sailing ship. The ship measured 262ft 7" (79.87m) in length, 38ft (11.58m) in width, 23ft (7m) in depth and had a gross tonnage of 1693 tons. The LOCH ARD's main mast measured a massive 150ft (45.7m) in height. LOCH ARD made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage. LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. She was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers and a load of cargo. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were items included that intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the LOCH ARD tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Glass bottle, light green, bottle is intact with slight chip on lip. Bottle has cork and some sand inside. Recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard. Artefact Reg No LA/43.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, bottle -
Bendigo Military Museum
Footwear - BOOTS, ARMY, Redback, c.2015
Combat boots issued to Army Personnel.Light Tan Army Boots with built in flex pads on side. Size 290/100. Black re-inforced Rubber soles. Lace up and ankle high. A little scuffed and puckered at toes.Size on bottom 290/100army boots, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
The Grinton Collection. Standing on the ground 2nd from the left Sgt Coffey. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details. Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper, depicting twelve troops sitting and standing in the doorway of a railway wagon. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group I: Living behind the lines". "K. Troop train"framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH - FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
The Grinton Collection. Cabaret du Ciel and Cabaret 'Enfer"- adjoining buildings in Paris, France. Refer Cat No 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper, depicting a street scene with a number of close-up building frontages. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 3: Trip of a lifetime". "C. Cabaret due Ciel and Cabaret 'Enfer". framed accessories, camera on the somme, 38th bn, ww1, grinton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH - FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
The Grinton Collection. The Eiffel Tower, Paris France. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting the "Eiffel Tower" in the mist with foreground of a garden and promenade area. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 3: Trip of a Lifetime". "G. La Tour Eiffel"framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, paris -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
The Grinton Collection. Well wishers greeting troops on the HMAT Karmala returning home 1919 Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting a boat tender with approximately 40 civilians on board on the water. Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey Home". "I. Greeting returned soldiers on the HMAT Karmala".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, hmat karmala -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
The Grinton Collection. Bomb damaged buildings. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a street scene of bomb damaged timber and brick houses. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 2: Burden of War". "D. Bombed houses".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Booklet - Bogong High Plains & Kiewa Valley, Early History & Discovery of the Bogong High Plains & Settlement of the Kiewa Valley, July 1968
A brief history of the area including the Bogong High plains including aborigines and cattlemen. Settlement of the Kiewa Valley including cattlemen and families. A list of the Origin of names of places in the valley.SECV published this booklet using research resources available at the time and using current knowledge with regard to naming of places where the SECV worked and 'created'.Light cardboard cover with 3 staples and with 9 pages printed on one side. Text is boxed. Front cover has 5 simple sketches each of which covers the topics included in the booklet."Dick Puttyfoot" on front coverstate electricity commission of victoria., kiewa hydro electric scheme, kiewa valley, bogong high plains