Henry James (1860-1932) was an agent and auctioneer. Record secretary of the Snowy River Shipping company. Shire councillor. Foundation member of Butter Factory.Henry James was a prominent Orbost identity who was very much involved in the local community.Invitation to James, H. (Mr) to the opening of Federal Parliament by the Prime Minister Edmund Bartonon 9 May 1901. Framed in wood, white paper with print of the young queen on a horse holding court. Colour invitations shows a young woman with armour and sword dismounting from a white horse in front of an older woman who has a crown in front of her. Several other women look on. The room is hung with heraldic bunting and shields, including one of the Union Jack and one showing the Southern Cross. The older woman is dressed as Britannia, and her shield and trident are at rest beside her.Printed: His Majesty's Ministers of State for the Commonwealth of Australia/ request the honour of the presence of... / in the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, on Thursday, 9th May, to witness/ the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth./ Edmund Barton/ Prime Minister invitation 1901 parliament james-harry federation snowy-river-shipping-company

Several members who participated in this battle were former commandos and members of 2 commando CompanyFind bySoftcover 332 pageInscribed presentation by Harry Smith dated June 2012australian commandos, vietnam war, australian special forces

Black and white photograph - Football Team, 1920"Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: Douglas Maggs, Raymond Gorry, Geoffrey Blood, Lesley Klix, Leonard Dobbin, Frank Barry 2nd Row - L to R: Wilfred Pump, lewis Wilson, Harold hunt, Fred Rymers, Jack Pratt, Morgan Morgan, Oliver Miller. Front Row - L to R: Amos White, William Ginn, Harry Pratt, Arthur Blood. Teacher: ----- And Typed below one enlargement, "Ringwood State School Football Team 1920". Written on backing sheet of other enlargement, "Ringwood State School Senior Boys, approx. 1920. Back row - Douglas Maggs, Raymond Gorry, Geoffrey Blood, Leslie Klix, Leonard Dobbin, Frank Barry. Middle row - Wilfred Pump, Lewis Wilson, Harold Hunt, Fred Rymers, Jack Pratt, Morgan Morgan, Oliver Miller. Kneeling - Amos White, William Ginn, Harry Pratt, Arthur Blood".

Black and white photograph - Grade (?), 1908"Attached to photograph" In doorway - L to R: Linda Curry, Miss Coleman (Teacher). In front of Teacher - L to R: ?, ?, Margaret Grant. Rest of girls - L to R: Elsie davidson, Ruby Findlay, Doris East, Doris Head. Boys - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Harry Ritchie, Ronald East, ?, Vincent Geraghty, ?. Front Row - L to R: Frank Pollard, Harold Nelson, Alf Gordon, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?.

Black and white photograph - Football Team, 1898. In original Database entry: Ringwood State School Football Club, c1900. Back row - 1. Geraghty, 2. Hedley Chenhall, 3. Neil O'Meara, 4. --, 5. Bert Hocking, 6. Stan French, 7. Leo Hunt, 8. --, 9 Bert Hardridge. Middle row - 1. Mike Blook, 2. Stan Blood, 3. Harry Mackinley, 4. Alf Hocking, 5. W. Grant, 6. --. Front row - 1. --, 2. --, 3. Eddie Wookey, 4. Cecil Chenhall.Typed below photograph, "The Maroondah Highway Ringwood State School Football team, c1900" and written on backing paper, "Back row - 1. Geraghty, 2. Hedley Chen Hall, 3. Neil O'Meara, 4. Stan French, 5. Bert Hocking". The second copy is dated 1898.

Black and white photograph - Class unknown, c1885."Attached to photograph" Only name in front row - Arrow indicates: Harry Lacey.

Black and white photograph - Football Team, 1964."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Malcolm Pearson, Gary Morgan, Stephen Cross. 2nd Row- L to R: Leslie Reed, Philip Bates, Jeffrey Ratten, David Kimberley, Norman Pearson, Harry Parker, Neville Barnes. 3rd Row- L to R: Dale Ryan, Greg Arnott, Paul Smith, Neil Rattray, David Barton, Jeffrey Fielding. Front Row- L to R: ?, ?, Gary Chappel, Gary Ladiges, ?, Stephen Foster, Wayne Walton.

Black and white photograph - Grade 6, 1964."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Meg Flowers, Barbara Donald, Rosemary Weaver, Anne Downey, Ross Anisbett, Carl Gibson, Janet Conlon, Wilhelmina Coenders, Elizabeth Clarke, Christine Schruhn. 2nd Row- L to R: John Tann, Ian Carrington, Gary McCubbin, Ian McCall, Russell Paine, Craig Austin, John Moon, Russell Bourke, Stephen Foster, David Kimberley, Gary Fowler. 3rd Row- L to R: Alan McLean, Leslie Read, Michael Thwaites, Harry Parker, Malcolm Kerr, Howard Archer, Grant Nichol, Ian Jones, Rodney Hason, Peter Ockinghaus. Front Row- L to R: Christine Smith, Kay Langford, Jennyn Flarherty, Linda Jusland, Karen Williamson, Janne Thompson, Janet Guinn, Annette Smeeton, Christine Radford, Diana Hack, Lynette Milne. On Ground: Alan Foley, Daryl Anderson, Chris McDonald, Mark Kulbeak, Peter Maher, David Grant. Absent: Alvina Crawford, Philip Stoker. Teacher: Mr Warriner.

Written on back of photograph, "Ringwood High School. Harry Hudson, Arts teacher". Composition: Yellow and Black - Alfred Manessier

Photograph missing from archives after having been scanned and catalogued as follows, however no clear information on location or date:Written on mounting sheet above the photograph, "R.B. Lord, Dolly Lord, Eileen Mitchell, Dot Mitchell, Ethel Mao, James Mitchell??? (Scotty) (around tree), Mrs. Chris Russell, Mrs. Ruby Lydster and child and lady unknown, (Thos Tuadion?) Jean Mitchell". Written on back of mounting sheet, "Please return to Mrs. A. Cooke, Smith Street, Healesville. Tree planted for Harry Lord, Main Road, Wandin North, near E. Reads present home".

This oar is from the Lifeboat Warrnambool, which is on sit at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The construction of the lifeboat ‘Warrnambool’ began 15th September 1909 and was completed almost 12 months later, 1st September 1910. It was built at the Government Dockyard in Williamstown, Victoria, along the lines designed by the Great Britain’s Royal Lifeboat Institution, and included whaleback decks fore and aft, mast and centreboard, and rudder and tiller hung from the sternpost. It could be propelled by both sail and oar. At that time Captain Ferguson was Chief Harbour Master and Mr Beagley was foreman boat builder. Mr Beagley built the lifeboat with his fellow workmen. The boat was described as “… a fine piece of workmanship and does credit to her builders and designers…” It had all the latest improvements in shape, disposition of weight and watertight compartments, and it had space for a large number of people in addition to the crew. It appears that 'H Meiers' whose signature was on the plaque that was found concealed in the hull, was involved with the building of the lifeboat. His signature and the dates of the start and finish of the boat’s construction are pencilled on the raw timber 'plaque' found in the hull in the early 1990’s when the lifeboat was being restored. It is interesting that the ‘Melbourne Directory’ of 1911, published by Sands and MacDougal, lists McAuley and Meiers, boat builders, Nelson Place foreshore, between Pasco and Parker Streets, Williamstown, (Victorian Heritage Database, ‘Contextual History, Maritime Facilities’), It is quite possibly the business of the person whose name is inscribed on the lifeboat plaque. Flagstaff Hill’s documentation also mentions that the keel was laid at ‘Harry Myers, boat builders, Williamstown, Melbourne’ – the name ‘Myers’ can also be spelled ‘Meiers’, which could be the same person as the Meiers in “McAuley and Meiers” (as mentioned in genealogy lines of Myers). The new lifeboat, to be named ‘Warrnambool’ was brought to town by train and launched at the breakwater on 1st March 1911 using the Titan crane (the old lifeboat built in 1858, was then returned to Melbourne in 1911). This new lifeboat was stationed at Warrnambool in a shed located at the base of the Breakwater, adjacent to the slipway. A winch was used to bring it in and out of the water. The lifeboat ‘Warrnambool’ was similar in size to the old lifeboat but far superior in design, build and sea-going qualities such as greater manoeuvrability. The ‘self-righting, self-draining’ design was “practically non-capsizeable” and even if the boat overturned it would right itself to an even keel and the water would drain away. The hull was built of New Zealand Kauri, using double diagonal planking, laid in two layers at right angles, with a layer of canvas and red lead paint between the timbers to help seal the planking. It has “… plenty of freeboard, high watertight spaces between the deck and bottom… through which pipes lead…” The backbone timbers were made of Jarrah. The lifeboat Warrnambool was one of several rescue boats used at Port Fairy and Warrnambool in early 1900's. In late 1914 the Warrnambool lifeboat and crew were used to help find what was left of the tragic wreckage of the Antares, and were able to discover the body of one of the crewmen, which they brought back to Warrnambool. Between 1951 and 1954 the lifeboat was manned under the guidance of Captain Carrington. He held lifeboat practice each month on a Sunday morning, to comply with the Ports and Harbour’s request that lifeboats be manned by a strong and competent crew, ready for action in case of emergency. In the early 1960’s it ended its service as a lifeboat and was used in Port Fairy as a barge to help dredge the Moyne River, bolted to the Port Fairy lifeboat. Flagstaff Hill obtained the Warrnambool in 1975. In 1984 it was on display at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, Warrnambool. On 23rd May 1990 she was lifted from the water and placed in a cradle for restoration. The name ‘WARRNAMBOOL could be seen faintly on the lifeboat before it was restored. It was during the restoration that Flagstaff Hill's boat builder discovered the 'plaque' inside the hull. A copy of the blueprint plans has the name “V.E.E. Gotch” printed on it. His advertisement in Footscray’s ‘Independent’ newspaper of Saturday 11th May 1901 states he is “Principal and Skilled member (Naval Architect) to the Court of Marine Inquiry of Victoria and holds classes for naval architectural drawing and arithmetic.” The oar is significant for its association with the lifeboat WARRNAMBOOL, which is significant for its half century service to the local community as a lifesaving vessel. She was also used to help retrieve the body of a shipwrecked crew member of the ANTARES. Large wooden oar, shaped two handgrip with tapering shaft to large flattened blade, (2) copper reinforcing strips on blade. Sweep oar is from the Lifeboat Warrnambool. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, oar, lifeboat warrnambool, sweep oar

War Memorials of Victoria, RSL Collection; held at Kangaroo Ground State Emergency Centre (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographdacre smyth, kangaroo ground, war memorial tower

A surviving Windmill Palm, one of seven originally depicting the Commonwealth Star around the Tower. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower

View of Kangaroo Ground Tower from the entrance gate area beside the footpath (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people. There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future, Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) Colour photographgarden hill, kangaroo ground, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial tower

Built from stone unused in the construction of the Tower. The Caretaker would tend the gardens and maintain the Tower entrance key. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, caretaker cottage

The first photos of the floodlit Tower by Eltham High School student, Evan Taylor. Mayor Cr. Bill Penrose officiated. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower

Shows the recesses used for the bronze castings below the First and Second World War names. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower

The model Tower was used to collect funds for the bronze castings. Donations were slipped into the top and collected withing the body. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower

A replacement Windmill Palm in position (Photo contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower

(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower

(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower

Three days before the rededication ceremony. The bronze plaques are being put in place by Meridian Foundry. The stonemason is copying the tower wall as a base for the brass etching by Paul Smith of Kenneth Jack's 1943 sketch of the Tower. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower

Service dedicated to those who served in the armed conflicts of Korea, Borneo, Malaya, Vietnam (Souce: 04883) L-R: Unknown, unknown, Fran Bailey MP, Richard ? (staff aide to the Governor), Governor John Landy, Harry Gilham, Mayor Cr. Sigmund JorgensenColour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, governor of victoria, harry gilham, john landy, rededication ceremony, sigmund jorgensen, fran bailey

L-R: Jim Wandin, (obscured), Richard ?, Governor John Landy, Mayor Cr. Sigmund Jorgensen, Harry Gilham, Fran Bailey M.P., Chaplain Des ? (Watsonia Army Barracks) (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, governor of victoria, harry gilham, john landy, rededication ceremony, sigmund jorgensen, fran bailey, jim wandin

200+ visitors (Photo contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony

The school was represented at each of the ceremonies in 1926, 1951 and 2001. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, kangaroo ground primary school

(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony