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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO FIRST BURN OFF NATURAL GAS, 1973
First Burn Off Natural Gas Bendigo, Turned in 1973. On the front the words ''Not Published''. On rear 7-8-1151 and written in pencil 'first burn off natural gas Bendigo. Turned on 1973'.Kodakbendigo, industry, gas and fuel -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat Post and Telegraph Office - 1897, 1897
Early photograph of the Ballarat Post Office taken from the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. A gas lamp stands in the middle of the intersection. People standing and talking on the roads. The Post Office was built in two sections. Section one built in 1864. Section two and the tower were built in 1885. It was built in the Victorian Italianate design. Arched headed windows on the ground floor originally formed a colonnade. These were filled in to provide more internal space. The tower was a feature - the top having a cast iron balustraded widow's walk.Ballarat Post Office - view north along Lydiard Street from its intersection with Sturt Street. Image taken in 1897. Gas lamp in the middle of the intersection. Numerous people are seen standing in the middle of the road talking. There are wires noticeable but cannot verify if they are electric or for the telephone. Electricity was produced in Dana Street Ballarat as early as 1895post office, gas lamp, overhead wires, tower, arched headed windows, victorian italianate design, widow's walk, ballarat post office -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - GAS ALARM, WWI
Wooden rattle with handle and metal studs. When spun, a noise is made."M0941"gas, alarm -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Gas Light Fitting
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.32 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.33 Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal 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 Gas Light Fitting. Brass, two pipes and joint of a swinging armed gas bracket. Has concretion on joint and pipe ends and some verdigris. Recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg. Artefact Reg No S/78.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, gas light fitting, brass -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: APPLICATION FOR SERVICE, 13/02/1960
Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria - Application for service from main to position of meter. Installation of gas cooker at 218 Backhaust Street, owner N.D. Scott dated 13/02/1960. On the back a diagram of the locationbusiness, retail, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
A gas kitchen set up on a stage marked ''Gas And Fuel Presents FASHION, FOOD And FITNESS'' Two Ladies behind the kitchen doing some cooking and a man holding a microphone at right. Date and Location unknown.event, social, gas & fuel fashion, food, fitness -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Brace, 1859-1866
No contextual information available at this time give the items usual design and no makers markings writer believes item is from the 1860s either American, British or could be of continental origin.An early tool significant because of it's unique design writer cannot find one like it during researching the item.Metal Brace possibly for gas fitter has leather in centre, (owner installed)Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Pack Gas Mask
Used by AIF WWI and WWIIWebbing pack for side or neck mount usually used to carry gas mask -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Farewell for Allan Guthrie, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: ALLAN GUTHRIE/ FAREWELL (black pen, white label, centre left)port of portland authority archives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
2 employees tending the garden at the newly built Gas&Fuel headquarter in BendigoKodakorganisation, industry, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO MALE
Unknown male in suit standing at the front entrance to the new Gas&Fuel headquarters.Fujiperson, individual, male -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO KYNETON
Gas & Fuel Corporation of Victoria - Kyneton Branch - Brick building - Date unknownAgfabuildings, gas company, gas & fuel kyneton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO RUPERT HAMER
Date and Location Unknown - Rupert Hamer (Premier of Victoria) Opening a Gas Valve.Kodakperson, individual, rupert hamer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO GAS AND FUEL SITE
Photo of Gas and fuel site taken from a distance. The Car park and a building.business, retail, gas and fuel -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Lamp
Tall, dusty in lamp part Gas Powered Metal Lamp part is PlasticManntactured by Loria Light Co Melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - GAS STOVE SPARK LIGHTER
Utensil for creating a spark to light gas cooker in kitchen, metal with wooden handle.domestic equipment, stoves, lighter -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Memorial Gates at Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry - Postcard
PostCard Memorial Gates Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry. B/W Postcard of the Gates at Central Park, with gas lamps either side On Front Commemoration Gates, Public Gardens, Stawell, Victoria Real Photo Series M.675 On Reverse Published By Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane Valentines Real Photo Series Postcard Branches Sydney London Dundee Capetown Montreal Torontostawell -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Light box
Light box from Queenscliff's Hume tower [red] operated on gas and electricity -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photo
Photo of unknown soldier in gas mask near front lines Part of COL046photo, ww1, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: BUILDING SITE
Gas and fuel building site - Crane and several workers Date and Location UnknownFujicolorbuildings, commercial, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: BUILDING SITE
Gas and Fuel Building site - Crane and cement truck - Date and location unknown.Fujicolorbuildings, commercial, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: BUILDING SITE
Gas and Fuel building site - 2 workers on site - Date and location Unknownbuildings, commercial, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: BUILDING SITE
Gas and Fuel Building site - 2 Workers on site - Date and Location UnknownFujicolorbuildings, commercial, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PARADE
Gas Company Float, the Ginger Bread House, Parade in Melbourne Date UnknownAgfaevent, entertainment, melbourne parade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PARADE
Gas Company Float, the Ginger Bread House, Parade in Melbourne Date UnknownAgfaevent, entertainment, melbourne parade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PARADE
Gas Company Float, the Ginger Bread House, Parade in Melbourne Date UnknownAgfaevent, entertainment, melbourne parade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PARADE
Gas Company Float, the Ginger Bread House, Parade in Melbourne Date UnknownAgfaevent, entertainment, melbourne parade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PARADE
Gas Company Float, the Ginger Bread House, Parade in Melbourne Date UnknownAgfaevent, entertainment, melbourne parade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PARADE
Gas Company Float, the Ginger Bread House, Parade in Melbourne Date UnknownAgfaevent, entertainment, melbourne parade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO SHOWROOM
Bendigo Showroom Date and Location Unknown - A Male and Female Inspecting gas kitchens.Agfabusiness, retail, gas and fuel showroom