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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Tap
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 oak 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 of 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 Tap brass decorative with hooked barrel, cut away decoration on handle. Has thread for mounting. 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, tap, brass gas tap -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Needle Case
Needle case-cylindrical wooden container rod shaped with decoration of lines carved around the body and lid. Push on lid cracked.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
Plate
2 Ceramic round plates, with brown floral decoration on cream base. Shiny glaze. On base "HAMPDEN 3". Crack in 1025.2flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Tobacco Tin
Round metal Tobacco Tin with green and black decoration. The central motif is of a man in a suit, smoking a pipe. Tobacco still in tin.tobacco tin, georgie ah ling, donald, market gardener. -
St Patrick's College
Gold Medal - Boxing, c1920
Medal awarded for boxing in 1920. Won by J Kennedy SPC 1917-1922.Round gold medal with laurels around the outside as decoration. Item has a circular eye through which a chain could be threaded.On front: SPC B. On back: J Kennedy. Sub Junior. Gold Medal 1920.medal, boxing, 1920. -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 1939 (ORIGINAL)
ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH LENT TO US FOR COPYINGPHOTOGRAPH (COPY) OF H. CAMPBELL'S HOUSE IN FRASER STREET, NEXT DOOR TO NATIONAL HOTEL, DECORATIONS ON ROOF FOR 1939 BACK TO CLUNES.photography, photographs., back to clunes, h campbell's house -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - APRON
DARK BROWN APRON AND BAG - APRON HAS LACE AT BOTTOM AND BEADED DECORATION - ALL ENCLOSED IN MATERIAL BAG WITH DRAW STRINGaccessories, apron, apron and bag -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Coffee pot, ca.1900's
Wedding gift to Mrs William Smith from Mr and rs W J Sebire 1933Silver patterned coffee pot with handle and hinged lid. Handle has two milk glass bands with a shell decoration on top.Makers mark - Trumpet EPBM 8487 Made in Englandcofeepots -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Furniture - Chiffonier
Cedar chiffonier with raised backboards on three sides. Two doors with raised fronts as decoration. Pine sides. White knob on door.furniture, domestic -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Japanese Occupation Money, WWII era
These notes were distributed by the Japanese Government to occupied territories during WWII. Collection of 18 Japanese Government bank notes. Paper notes with variations of blue, purple, brown, green and black text and decoration. Languages of denomination include German, Spanish, English.japanese government money, japanese occupation money, invasion money -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Japanese Yen
50 Japanese Yen. Paper note with white background and blue text and decoration. Illustration of a mountain (Mt Fuji?) and some flowers.Japanese text.yen, japanese, money -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Christmas Lunch Menu - Richmond Henty Hotel, 1970s
Richmond Henty Hotel Motel Christmas lunch menu. White card, green print, green and red decoration, single foldchristmas, lunch, portland bay hotel, celebration -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Black silk handbag with cornelli work embroidery, 1960s
The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products.Black evening bag with fabric covered metal frame. Flat black strap. Same colour cornelli embroidered exterior decoration.handbags, evening bags, fashion accessories, grace james collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Thorton Richards, Ballarat Teacher College School Council 1949, 1949
Ballarat Teachers College 1949Is of significance to the history of the Ballarat Teachers College, BallaratBlack and white photograph on grey card board frame, has dark straight lines around photogragh and decoration on outer edgeThorton Richarrds & Co, Ballaratballarat teachers' college, btc school council, gladys white, tom turner, w.f. lord, len mccrae, margaret collins, joan addinsall, margaret reynolds, margaret bennett, pam hudson, val kelly, peter fryer, don evans, k.b. richardson, wallace wall, p.j. baker -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Artwork, other - Wall decoration, Vera Giles, late 19th to early 20th century
During the Victorian era, the period (1837-1901) in which Queen Victoria ruled England. The queen’s influence was felt throughout the world, including in the United States and Australia where Victorian values shaped society and style, especially in home décor. This period’s distinct style presents an eclectic mix of highly ornamented furniture, wallpaper, and knick-knacks. Particularly in terms of furniture, and the characteristic floral patterns and rich, contrasting colours, wall hanging that enjoyed the height of its popularity during the Victorian era were of the spiritual type with an either embroidered or punched paper religious motto or bible quote. Mottoes were commonly hung high up on the wall or in an area of prominence, to remind the viewer of their important message, such as "Home sweet Home “He Leadeth Me” and “Honesty, Industry, and Sobriety.” Short and pithy, they embodied the ideals of Victorian society. Technological advances contributed to the boom of religious mottoes whereas before the Industrial Revolution home décor of this sort was handmade and therefore minimal, now consumers could purchase and fill their homes with all sorts of mass-produced ephemera goods similar to the subject item. Many of these mass-produced period pieces still exist today, often in their original frames, ceramic, or paper formats. Flagstaff maritime museum has many examples of mottoes on display that serve to reflect the period in which values of home, faith, and Christianity were very prominent in everyday Victorian society. For more information on the Giles collection see Acquisition section this document: An item that reflects the social values and attitudes of the late Victorian era that was used to promote good Christian and moral values in many households. These items of decoration were very popular at this time and the subject item is significant as it gives a snapshot into the social norms of past generations. The Giles family collection is of additional social significance at a local level, because it not only illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill during it’s establishment. But the Giles collection also gives us an additional view into what domestic life was like in early colonial times prior to Federation.Wall decoration, framed handmade embroidered tapestry with the woven inscription, Frame has velvet cover. This item is part of the Giles CollectionHome Sweet Home, in gothic scriptflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, soft furnishing, wall decoration, home sweet home, wall hanging, handmade wall hanging, giles collection, henry giles, tower hill, cooramook, warrnambool breakwater, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century handcraft, mrs vera giles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - CHINA TOOTH BRUSH HOLDER
Pink and white china vessel, part of wash set, fluted rim and decorations in relief on body. Used for holding tooth brushes.domestic equipment, ablutions, teeth -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MACKAY COLLECTION: CHILDS UNDERGARMENT
Mackay collection - white Tulle child's undergarment hand embroidered with floral decoration press stud fasteners and elastic underarm straps.costume, children's underwear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MACKAY COLLECTION: CHILDS UNDERGARMENT
Mackay collection - white Tulle child's undergarment with hand embroidered floral decoration press stud fasteners and elastic underarm straps.costume, children's underwear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MACKAY COLLECTION: CHILDS UNDERGARMENT
Mackay collection - white child's Tulle undergarment with hand embroidered floral decoration, press stud fasteners and elastic underarm straps.costume, children's underwear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - GLASS VASE
Venetian clear glass flower vase in the shape of a Palm tree, ornate decorations of leaves around top and base and thorns on stem.Reg No 100004ornaments, glass, vase, dr259 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - QC BINKS COLLECTION: DECORATIVE BRASS TUBE?
A decorative brass tube with floral decorations carved into the sides. This was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - 2 SIDE PLATES
Two white china side plates with floral decoration in shades of green, mauve & pink, with embossed pattern around scalloped edges.domestic equipment, food consumption, plates -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - CHINA GRAVY BOAT
White china gravy boat/jug with flower and vine decoration in green, striped handle & serrated rim, part dinner set.Tokio 1790 K&Co B Late Mayersdomestic equipment, table setting, jug -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - NORMAN PENROSE COLLECTION: BORDER DESIGNS, 30/6/26 on one drawing
Artwork. Norman Penrose collection: 6 various designs suitable for borders. Gothic Flat Carving. Greek Vase Decoration (2)drawing, pencil, norman penrose collection, artwork, gothic flat carving, greek vase decoration -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE HOUSE, MITCHELL STREET, 1988
Slide, Allan Budge Collection: house, Mitchell Street. Classical Decoration. Hard plaster moulding around the windows with mock keystone.house, public, allan budge collection:, allan budge collection: -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GIRL IN DRESS
Black and White Photo of a girl in white dress, looking left with arm resting on column, mounted in a silver frame with gold decorations,person, individual, portrait, girl, female, woman, female portrait -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Decorative object - Ornaments, lady's dressing table set, 20thC
The family of Miss carol Green were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireFour piece lady's white ceramic dressing table set. Comprising of a small rectangular tray, and three small lidded-pots - one pot has a knob. There is a hand-painted dainty red and green floral garland decoration on each of the pots as well as the tray. Remnants of gold painted decoration can also be seen.ceramics, ornaments, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, ormond, market gardeners, green carol -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Queechy, 1885
This book was awarded to Amy Evelyn Bailey for second prize in Geography in the fourth form. Amy entered Ballarat College in January of 1885 at the age of 12. Parent/Guardian named in Registry as Ed Bailey residing in [Mt. Rowan?]. It is also noted in the Register that Amy came from Miss. [Keeps?] Ladies' School.During 1877 - 1891 Ballarat College accepted enrolments from female students. The school holds the original register of this period and notes that Amy Bailey entered the College at the age of 12. Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in red half calf with marble edging, gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Six raised bands on spine with gold decoration; gold writing on second compartment with green calf; College crest embossed on front cover; colour illustrations, end papers marbled, slight foxing on pages, detached spine, 670 p.Book plate inside front cover: college crest, Geography/ Fourth Form/ Second prize/ Awarded to/ Amy E. Bailey./ Christmas,1886.amy-evelyn-bailey, ballarat-college, ed-bailey, miss.-[keeps?]-ladies'-college -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Coffee Set, C 1950
Purchased in 1958 in gift shop in Mentone where donor was livingCoffee Set produced by Johnson Bros England. Coffee pot & lid, with green fern decoration and yellow flowers. Lid - yellow - plain Milk jug - yellow - plain Sugar basin - cream with yellow flower decoration coffee cups x 6 coffee saucers x 6. A total of 16 items in the set.Johnson Bros Englanddomestic items, crockery -
Clunes Museum
Book, DENNISON MANUFACTURING CO, HOW TO DECORATE HALLS BOOTHS AND AUTOMOBILES, 1923
INSTRUCTIONS AND INSPIRATION FOR EVENT DECORATINGSMALL BOOKLET. HOW TO DECORATE HALLS BOOTHS AND AUTOMOBILES. 36 PAGESnon-fictionINSTRUCTIONS AND INSPIRATION FOR EVENT DECORATINGlocal history, book, reference