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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Reference, Samuel Taylor Coleridge et al, Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1863
This book includes the classic poem ‘Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the lines of which are set out in twelve pages of double columns. Each section of the poem is titled, such as 'Part the Sixth'. The twenty lithographed line drawings by J. Noel Paton RSA illustrate major events of the story and repeat the applicable verse below them. Most of the drawings have the initials of the artist and the lithographer on the bottom corners, below which are printed their names. The margins of the poem contain printed author's notes. Interestingly, the printer's name is added as a footnote on page 12, at the end of the poem. The book is included in the Rare Books collection of Flagstaff Hill. Its description closely matches one of two copies of the book held by the British Museum. There have been other publications of Coleridge’s poem over the years, based on various editions of his poem and illustrated by other artists. When this book was first published, Paton’s illustrations were available individually for the public to purchase. The author, Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834), was a notable late 18th to early 19th century English poet. He was the youngest of fourteen children. His father was a vicar as well as the master of a grammar school, with Samuel attended. Coleridge's longest poem, 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner', was written about 1797-1798 and tells of the experiences and adventures of a sailor. It was included in a collection of poetry titled 'Lyrical Ballads', jointly written with his friend William Wordsworth. The volume is considered the beginning of the Romantic era of British poetry. Coleridge acknowledges William Wordsworth in this poem, in ‘Part the Forth’ with the footnote “For the two left lines of this stanza, I am indebted to Mr Wordsworth. It was on a delightful walk from Nether Stowey to Dulverton, with him and his sister, in the autumn of 1797, that this poem was planned, and in part composed”. Sir Joseph Noel Paton RSA (1821-1901) is a well-known Scottish-born artist and painter of historical artwork, created the line illustrations in 1863, highlighting the main points of the poem. In the same year he also illustrated Charles Kingsley's 'Water Babies'. He was appointed Queen’s Limner for Scotland from 1866. The book was published in 1863 by the Art Union of London, an organisation whose members paid an annual subscription, and who received an annual prize of a work of art. The organisation was established in 1837 and membership quickly grew until the 1870's. Membership then slowly dropped off until the organisation was would up in 1912. Lithographer William Husband McFarlane, of Edinburgh, Scotland, created the black and white lithograph outlines from Paton’s drawings, illustrating many of the lines of the poem. The book of poetry and Illustrations was then printed by Neill & Company, Edinburgh, in 1763. The company was formed by Patrick Neill in 176. The company was known for inventing one of the early mechanical typesetting machines, which was used for the Company's publications as well as sold to other companies even into the early 1900s. The firm continued in business until 1973. This copy of the book was presented to Emily Taylor Smith by her father on September 16, 1867, four years after it was published. There is no further information available about Emily at this point in time.This Victorian era book of poetry with illustrated prints, the 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, is considered to be a rare book. The British Museum holds two copies, one of which is very similar in description. The book is significant for containing a poem written by the renowned British poet Samuel Coleridge, who acknowledges the contribution of a couple of the lines to his friend William Wordsworth. The book's significance is increased for being included in a collection of poetical works jointly written by Coleridge and his friend William Wordsworth, entitled 'Lyrical Ballads' and published in 1797. The printer of the book, Neill & Company, was known for pioneering an early mechanical typesetting machine. It’s significance also includes the collection of Victorian artwork within. Coleridge's poem is significant for being included in 'Lyrical Ballads', which is considered to signify the beginning of the Romantic era of British poetry. Book: large, burgundy linen covered, hard cover, with gold embossed title and images, landscape orientation. Title: Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge Illustrator: J. Noel Paton, R.S.A. Publisher: Art-Union of London in 1863. Lithographer: W.H. McFarlane in Edinburgh, Scotland, 1863. Printer: Neill & Company, Edinburgh, Scotland Contents include the lines of a poem, with lithograph illustrations above applicable short verse. The cover and fly page have the same emblems. A personal inscription is hand written in nib pen inside the book.Printed: "COLERIDGE'S RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER" "ILLUSTRATED BY J. NOEL PATON, R.S.A." "ART-UNION OF LONDON, 1863" " W.H. McFARLANE, LITHOGr, EDINBURGH" "Printed by Neill & Company, Edingurgh" Emblems embossed on cover, and a repeat printed on fly page, include stars encircling a crucifix and a snake entwined around a cross bow with a branch in its mouth.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, coleridge's rime of the ancient mariner, rime of the ancient mariner, ancient mariner, samuel coleridge, j. noel paton, art-union of london, 1863, rare book, samuel taylor coleridge, art union of london, w.h. mcfarlane, william husband macfarlane, sir joseph noel paton, poem, emily taylor smith, 1867, romantic period, william wordsworth, lithograph, poetry, lyrical ballads, british romantic movement, literary work, neill & company edinburgh, j. noel paton rsa, mechanical typesetting, alexander neill fraser, mechanical typesetting machine -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, In Memoriam William Crooks J.P, n.d
Extracts from a small publication in possession of Peter Meyer -Extracts from a small publication in possession of Peter Meyer - In Memoriam of William Crooks J.P. of Vermont. - Farewell message to friends. Born 1841 Edinburgh, died 1913 at Vermont. Arrived in Australia 1852. Interested in youth welfare. Interested in agriculture when living in British Columbia.Extracts from a small publication in possession of Peter Meyer -crooks, william, mount pleasant methodist church, nicholson, joseph (rev), british columbia, south australia, mornington, uplands, vermont -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (item) - John Wells Collection - see Description for details of photo collection
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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS OF BRITISH ARMY
1. Taken 1944 at Liverpool base with a mix of men and women including "Beryl Scrimshaw" (Morrel) from British Army. 2. Aug 1944, Liverpool base, formal photo of men and women in uniform and some women in white coats at same location. 3. Women in uniform in WW2 in front of a British Fighter plane. Refer Cat no. 304P & 315.1. Black and white photo, 14 women and 2 men in British uniforms in formal photo in front of buildings. 2. Black and white photo, same location as photo 1, mix of men and women in uniform and some women in white coats. 3. Black and white photo, heavily creased of 6 women in uniform in a field in front of a fighter plane.1. & 2. Both have the stamp of photographer on back and a note saying photo taken in Liverpool Aug 1944. 3. Identification notes written on back and identification of Unit - faded and hard to read.british army, liverpool, uk, ww2 -
National Wool Museum
Slide, Lincoln
Slide of a longwoolled, Lincoln sheep. Longwools are usually mated to merino ewes to produce large-framed vigorous, first-cross sheep which produce better and finer wool than the longwool and have better meat potential than the merino. Slide printed by Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "British Breeds of Sheep Set No. 448" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of a Lincoln sheep.BRITISH BREEDS OF SHEEP / Set No. 448 / No. 1 / Lincoln VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIAlincoln sheep, sheep, british, slide, sheep - british -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Umbrellas, Early 20th Century
These umbrellas are typical of the ones women would have used early in the 20th Century. It was important to keep the rain from damaging their clothing as washing facilities were limited. .These umbrellas are charming and retained for display purposes..1 An umbrella with a wire frame and a wooden handle. The frame is tipped with ivory coloured composite material. The handle has a red tassel. The covering is a multi coloured cloth with a pink edge. The inner section has a cream background with pink and light brown leaves, branches and flowers. The outside is faded. .2 An umbrella with a black wire frame and a wooden handle. There are tips on the end of the frame. The handle is varnished and ornamented red and black. It has a string tassel in red, white and blue and a corded wrist band. There is writing on the frame. The covering is corded rep with a multi-coloured floral pattern and has a faded, wide navy edging..2 BRITISH MADEumbrellas, vintage clothing -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Projector, Glass Slide Projector, Early 20th century
This magic lantern or slide projector was used to project glass slides on to a screen The magic lantern was the chief visual entertainment for the public before the introduction of the moving picture and consequent cinema entertainment. This one probably dates from about 1915 but its provenance is not known.This magic lantern is an important and interesting object as it shows us the way people in the early 20th century were entertained. The few people who owned this type of projector would give public showings of slides of people and scenes and sometimes raise money for a charitable cause in this way. This is a glass slide projector or magic lantern with a rectangular metal lantern body partly open at the back. The back has a top section that is attached with a metal hinge and lifts up and outwards. The lantern base also has a side opening with a metal knob for opening and a metal panel with a blue glass inset. Inside the lantern body is the lamp and an electric cord (the illuminant system may have originally been fuelled by paraffin or another oil burner). On top of the lantern body is a smaller rectangular metal box in two sections. This can be removed. The illuminant system is brass and slides out. It has two mechanisms for adjusting the focus and a covering over the lens opening which can be pulled up. There is also a wooden slide holder which can be pulled in and out of the projector. ‘W.B. British Made’ social history, history of warrnambool, glass slide projector -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Syringe
8645.1 - Glass syringe with metal ends 8645.2 - Metal stem, screw top and ceramic plunger- Everette - British made -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Syringe
8646.1 - Glass syringe with metal ends 8646.2 - Metal stem, screw top and ceramic plunger 8646.3 - Screw type syringe tip- Everette - British made -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Photo frame
Rectangular gold metal photo frame with pattern on edges, blue and gold paper inside and an oval shaped glass.British Untarnishable Manufacture. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Paper collapsible bell, Wedding bell, Unknown
Used for wedding (April 1927 of Leslie Macnaughtan & Lillian Hardcastle. Sprayed gold(1977) for golden Wedding Anniversary.long lived and significant item relating to the marriage of Leslie Macnaughtan, Lillian Hardcastle, via Estelle Bannister (their daughter-who sprayed the bell gold).Collapsible bell made of paper & cardboard, first used for wedding (April 1927)of Leslie Macnaughtan & Lillian Hardcastle. Sprayed gold(1977) for golden Wedding Anniversary.British made 46decorative object -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - WOODEN COLLAR BOX
Round turned wooden collar box with (inside) central round stud holder compartment, with two copper studs with bone fronts. Has matching lid with chiselled/cut design of an Iris flower with leaves.British Make Giltdomestic equipment, containers, collars -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: RELIGIOUS CARD, 1910
Malone Collection. Religious Card. Card for hanging with Psalm in silver lettering & coloured floral decoration.Made in Great Britain.ornaments, paper, malone collection, religious card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: RELIGIOUS CARD, 1910
Malone Collection. Religious card. Card for hanging with Psalm in silver lettering & coloured floral decoration.Made in Great Britainornaments, paper, malone collection. religious card -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Pillowcase
Cotton off white pillowcase with green and sepia label attached.Guaranteed British Manufacture. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Sheet of 12 contact prints - Various historic Portland buildings and Landmarks, c. 1970
Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs. Identifying numbers 5726 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l (a) S.S. 'Dawn' at Railway Pier (b) Macs Hotel (c) Dr. C. Grier, Res. Julia Street (d) Bentinck Street, South from All Saints (e) Captain James Fawthrop (f) Bridge over Salt Creek (g) 'Prospect' (h) 'Windsor Cottage' (i) Bentinck Street from sea (j) London Hotel (k) 'Greenmount' (l) British fleet at anchor in Portland BayFront: (b) Macs Hotel (l) British fleet in portland Bay, Sept 30 1891 CN-865-G -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Trench craft - Ornament
German manufactured in Magdeburg.2 pc - Lid & Base. Made from shell case. 3 British 303 bullets on lid & 3 British 303 bullets (parts thereof) on base.collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered souvenir
WWI ? trench artWhite cloth embroidered with rising sun badge flanked by Australian and British flags and butterfly created from National flag colours of Great Britain France and Germany Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (Butterfly) From your soldier boy -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document - Document , photocopy of Steerage Passenger Ticket 1912, 1912
'Australind' steam ship built 1904 by C. Connell & Co. Ltd., Glasgow .1928 sold to France renamed Colbert, 1933 sold renamed Scandinavia, 1934 scrapped at Savona.In the 1880s Trinder, Anderson & Co. joined Charles Bethell and started operating a twice monthly service from Great Britain to Fremantle and Albany. In 1886 Trinder, Anderson & Bethell started a steamer service called the West Australian Steam Navigation Co. at London. Their first steamer was given the name AUSTRALIND. In 1904 Bethell, Gwyn & Trinder, Anderson formed the Australind Steam Shipping Co.The new company was involved in the transport of emigrants. In 1912 the company owned five ships. During World War I the company lost four of its six ships. In World War II the company lost two ships. In the 1970s the company withdrew from the liner services and started hiring ships to other companies. The last cargo ship was disposed off in 1981 / 1982.The ‘Australind’ steam ship brought migrants from England to Australia 1904 - 1926 A photocopy of a Steerage Passenger’s Contract Ticket for Louisa Larner and her children Herbert aged 5 and May aged 2 aboard the British Steam-ship ‘Australind ‘ departing Tilbury England March 20th for Fremantle, Australia. a) front of ticket b) enlargement of a section of the ticket a) No 132 Berth No, 47 & half 48 / Australind Steam Shipping Company Limited / TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA / central flying flag with a black swan on a white cross -/ JOINT MANAGERS/ TRINDER ANDERSON & CO., l BETHELL, GWWYN & CO., BALTIC HOUSE LEADENHALL STREET EC. 22 BILLITER STREET, EC. STEERAGE PASSENGER’S CONTRACT TICKET / ( NOT TRANSFERRABLE ) / The British Steam-ship “Australind” of 5,563 Tons Register, to take in Passengers / at the Port of London ( TILBURY) for FREMANTLE, on the twentieth day of March 1912 Signed W I Moore dated 30Jan1912 paid £18 Larner Louisa age 32 adult1 / do Herbert age 5 adult ½ / do May age 2 adult ½ written on ticket b) photocopy enlargement of a section of the ticket showing names and signatures london, tilbury, fremantle, steamship, ss australind, steerage, passengers, immigration, provisions, rations, trinder anderson company, larner louisa, larner herbert, larner may, bethel gwyn company -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tool - Lathe, Metal Lathe
Made at a forge outside the camp 3 perimeter by Gotthilf Kaltenbach & Manuel Kaltenbach. It is made from British Army scrap metal. Used for fine metal turning. The Witworth gauges were not used in Central Europe after 1918. The motor that was on it was a small electric sewing machine motor which was discarded about ten years ago in Germany. Sent from Germany by Elfriede & Paul Faig.Handmade metal turning lathe, 600mls long and weighing 16 kg. Made at a forge site outside the camp perimeter. All dimensions are in imperial inches, all threads are Witworth gauges. Painted in British Army colours.tatura, camp 3, lathe, metalworking, paul faig, gotthilf kaltenbach, manuel kaltenbach -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ribbon, 1922
They are both pieces of ribbon used for the opening of the snowy River Bridge on July 4 1922. The ribbon was made to represent the red, white and blue of the British flag. This was the second bridge over the Snowy River. The first bridge was officially opened in August, 1893 (ref. S.R.M. 12.8.1893) by Mrs W. Watt, the mother of Councillor Watt, who presided over the opening of the 1922 bridge. This bridge was extensively damaged when a herd of cattle allegedly stampeded over it causing the cable to snap. Even after repairs it became obvious that a new bridge was needed. This second bridge, was built by the Victorian Railways and the Country Roads Board. Constructed at a cost of 35,000 pounds and used second-hand girders from the Flinders Street- Spencer Street viaduct. On July 4 1922 it was officially opened by Mrs James Cameron. Unfortunately, her husband, who had long championed the building of the bridge so that it would be ready for the railway to continue to the border, was too ill to attend the ceremony. In fact, James Cameron died on July 13 after a long and severe illness (ref. S.R.M. 20.7.1922). Souvenirs kept by enthusiastic spectators like this have helped to preserve the history of an important Orbost event.Two pieces of ribbon in British flag pattern of red, white and blue. These have been pinned onto card with a handwritten description of their history.snowy-river cameron souvenir -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post 1945
Stanley George BRUMBYY Regt No’s V236330 & VX140658. Enlisted initially in the CMF 22.7.1942 to 2.4.1943, transfer to AIF 3.4.1943 age 18 years, embark for Lae N.Guinea 20.12.1943 with 2/12 Aust Field Regt, disembark Aust 7.3.1944, hospital twice with Malaria from 10.5.1944 to 8.10.1944, embark for Morotai with 2/8th Field Regt 6.5.1945, embark for British North Borneo 19.6.1945, disembark Brisbane 24.2.1946, discharged from the 2nd AIF 7.10.1946. Item relates to Cat No 4766.Medals individual with ribbons all engraved. 1. Pacific Star. 2. 1939 - 45 Star. 3. British War medal 1939 - 45. 4. Australian Service medal 1939 - 45Engraved/stamped on all, “VX140658 S.G.BRUMBYmedals, awards ww2 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Hawaiian or Sandwich Islands
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Hawaiian or Sandwich Islandswarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, british admiralty navigation chart, navigation chart, hawaiian or sandwich islands -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Tokyo to Sendai Bay
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Tokyo to Sendai Baywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, british admiralty navigation chart, navigation chart, tokyo to sendai bay -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Approaches to Yangtze Kiang
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Approaches to Yangtze Kiangwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart, british admiralty, yangtze kiang -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, North Atlantic Ocean
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - North Atlantic Oceanwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart, british admiralty, north atlantic ocean -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The B I Hand-Book
The B I Hand-Book by British Insulated Cables Fly page has stamp that reads F. ST. G. D. Ho;yman insdie front cover hand written reads "Richard A. Golding - April 1927" warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the b i hand-book, british insulated cables -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Aluminium Overhead Conductors
Aluminium Overhead Conductors Publisher: The British Aluminium Company warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, aluminium overhead conductors -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Slide Rule
White rule in grey plastic case. British Thornton. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Book, Manual of Map Reading Photo Reading and Field Sketching, 1948
Official copy of War Office Manual of Map Reading Photo Reading and Field Sketching.Red bound book with black writing and British crest.Manual of Map Reading Photo Reading and Field Sketching 1929 The War Officemanual of map reading photo reading and field sketching., war office