This photograph is connected to the first HMAS Warrnambool (J202), which was one of 60 Bathurst class corvette vessels built during World War II by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co Ltd of Sydney under the commission of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It was the namesake of the City of Warrnambool in Victoria. The armed minesweeper was 57 metres long and could had a complement of 85 personnel. Its armament included 1 × 4 inch Mk XIX gun, 1 × 40 mm Bofors AA gun (installed later), 3 × 20 mm Oerlikon guns (1 later removed), machine guns and depth charge chutes and throwers. It was launched in Sydney in May, 1941. The HMAS Warrnambool began service with patrols off Bass Strait in 1941. In December the ship docked in Warrnambool Harbour and the crew marched in a parade along Timor Street. The ship’s crew received a donation of 110 books from the Warrnambool Patriotic Fund, and a plaque of the City of Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms presented by the Mayor, Cr. John R Astbury. In September 1942 a Dutch East Indies family, Samuel and Annie Jacob and seven of their eight children, was rescued by the HMAS Warrnambool and evacuated to Darwin. The family settled in Melbourne, then in 1944 Samuel tragically died. After the war ended the family was threatened with deportation under Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (known also as the White Australia policy). Annie married her landlord, John O’Keefe but was still issued a deportation order in 1949. The family appealed to the High Court and the case became famous for being the first successful legal challenge to the Act. The HMAS Warrnambool was in Darwin during the time it was bombed, attacked by the Japanese while rescuing 73 crew from a merchant vessel that had also been attacked. The ship was involved in several other rescues and carried troops to New Guinea. Other events included escort and patrol duties on Australia's east coast, then at Fremantle and back to Darwin. When the Japanese surrendered on September 11, 1945, at the end of World War II, the ship was at Timor. It performed mine clearance work around the Solomon Islands and New Guinea after the war. On 13th September 1947 the ship was sent to lead a flotilla at the Great Barrier Reef, off the Queensland coast. The mission was to clear the defensive British mines that were laid during1941-43 to protect Australia’s boarders. The HMAS Warrnambool hit a mine near Cockburn Reef, exploded and sank shortly afterwards. One of the 70 or so men on board was killed at the time and thirty-two men were badly injured; three of these also lost their lives. The four deceased were Victorian seamen. The wounded men were transferred by boats to the nearby HMAS Swan II, where the Swan’s and the Warrnambool’s doctors cared for them. The HMAS Swan II took the survivors to Cairns, and from there the men were flown by RAAF to either Brisbane or Sydney hospitals. The HMAS Warrnambool was the only RAN ship to be sunk by a mine, and the four who lost their livers were the last naval casualties from World War II. The ship’s wartime service was recognised by three honours. In May 1948 a number of items were recovered by Navy divers from the wreck of HMAS Warrnambool. The items included the ship’s bell (inscribed HMAS Warrnambool 1941) and the round plaque with the Seal of the Warrnambool City Council. In 1949 the plaque was returned to the Council, and the bell was donated to the Australian War Memorial. Further objects were recovered by the new owners of the wreck, Southern Cross Diving and Salvage, in 1972-75. A memorial plaque, honouring the memories of all those who served on the HMAS Warrnambool until is sunk on September 13 1947, was erected in Warrnambool on September 13, 1995. NOTE: (1)- The second HMAS Warrnambool (FCPB204), also the namesake of the City of Warrnambool, was built in 1980 in Cairns, one of fifteen Fremantle Class Patrol Boats ordered by the RAN. It was just over 41 metres long with a compliment of 22 personnel. It patrolled Australia’s northern waters for illegal fishing vessels. This vessel was decommissioned in 2005. (2)- There was also a steam and sail ship named the S.S. Warrnambool, built in 1892 in London and broken up in 1926.This photograph is significant for its association with Royal Australian Navy and its vessel, HMAS Warrnambool (j202). The HMAS Warrnambool played a nationally significant role in overturning Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (colloquially known as the White Australia policy). The ship rescued, and brought to Australia, Samuel and Annie Jacob and their family after they evacuated Dutch East India. The family was threatened with deportation and made the first successful appeal to High Court regarding that Act. The HMAS Warrnambool has - Local significance for being the namesake of the City of Warrnambool - Local significance, having docked in Warrnambool Harbour - Local significance, the crew having paraded in Timor Street, Warrnambool - State significance for its first patrol being in Bass Strait. - National significance, being present in Timor at the Japanese surrender - National significance as part of Australia’s defence force history, being one of only four Bathurst class corvettes lost while in Australian service, the only Bathurst class corvette lost after World War II, the only RAN vessel to be sunk by a mine, and associated with the last four Navy deaths of WWIIBlack and white photograph of vessel H.M.A.S. Warrnambool J202 on an open sea. The identifying number is painted on the hull. The ship is flying a white ensign. A lifeboat is suspended near the centre of the ship. Figures can be seen on deck. Hand written inscription on the reverse side. On ship's hull "J202" On reverse of photo "From P.O. FRED MATTHEWS. 23378. R.A.N." "MARIBYRNONG MAIDSTON RSL" "H.M.A.S. 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Boat grounded 23 December 1937Black and white print SS Saros which grounded at Cape Everard aka Point Hicks, abandoned and wrecked. This image shows vessel close to rocky shore, facing generally east direction, funnel missing. Point Hicks Victoriafishing industry, ocean, ships and shipping, shipwrecks

Mr Robinsion started for the LE Fisherman's Co-op in 1962 took over the next year for eleven years. He passed the business to John Duffy who served the fleet for thirteen years.Colour photograph of LERHS member Marion Holding with Shipwright Leigh Robinson holding twelve years shipwright records for Lakes Entrance from 1962 to 1974 taken at Maritime Museum Paynesville Victoria historical society, fishing industry, boats and boating

Colour photograph of the Esso oil rig supply vessel Kurnai Tide at Eastern Wharf prior to the official launch and unveiling of commemorative plaque by dignitaries from government, Esso and Koorie Elders at Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also one colour photograph taken before unveiling and two taken afterwards 04818.1, .2 and .3 10 x 15 cm fishing industry, oil and gas industry, boats and boating

Rod Traynor plumber with first of the five Southern Bluefin Tuna caught off Lakes Entrance shown outside North Arm Bait Supply Base Station for Gippsland Lakes Boating Club later changed to Lakes Fishing Club Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Rod Traynor plumber with first of the five Southern Bluefin Tuna caught off Lakes Entrance shown outside North Arm Bait Supply Base Station for Gippsland Lakes Boating Club later changed to Lakes Fishing Club Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreation, sports, fishing

Fishing Club building under construction Bullock Island bridge in background April Hamer moored Lakes Entrance Victoria. Another colour photograph of Gippland Lakes Fishing Club under construction in background dredged sand behind building boat ramp in foreground number 04057.1 size 10 x 15 cmColour photograph of Fishing Club building under construction Bullock Island bridge in background April Hamer moored Lakes Entrance Victoria recreation, fishing, buildings, clubs

fish cleaning benches at North Arm boat ramp near Apex Park Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph showing fish cleaning benches at North Arm boat ramp near Apex Park Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, fishing, recreation, sports, harbour facilities, recreation facilities

Also a second photograph of same boat Kembla in Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance 05430.1 11.5 x 18 cmBlack and white photograph of Bill Frenchs trawler Kembla in Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, fishing industry

Black and white photograph of fishing trawler possibly Irak Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating

Black and white photograph of Jack Warners trawler Busy Girl Eden NSWboats and boating, fishing industry

Black and white photograph of trawler Rosebud at sea Bass Straitfishing industry, boats and boating

Colour photograph of fishing trawler Tarpeena aground with line atached from bow to Gippsland Ports tug Albatross off Western Pier Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a second colour photograph of rescue showing Tarpeena left, Arno Blanks tug centre and Kendean on far right. Coast guard RIB in front of Tarpeena boats and boating, disasters, fishing industry

Colour photograph of trawler Tarpeena aground off Western Pier Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a second colour photograph of Tarpeena aground from another angle boats and boating, disasters, fishing industry

George Holding SEC Manager with Black Marlin caught off Bermagui NSW on a fishing trip with members of Gippsland Lakes Boating Club taken outside North Arm Bait Supply Base Station for GLBC Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph showing George Holding SEC Manager with Black Marlin caught off Bermagui NSW on a fishing trip with members of Gippsland Lakes Boating Club taken outside North Arm Bait Supply Base Station for GLBC Lakes Entrance Victoria recreation, sports, fishing

Further information on Estelle Star modified at Cowes, posted by Submerged on Aug 9 2017 is with paper catalogue sheetBlack and white photograph of ferry Estelle Star before she was converted to a fishing vessel in 1955 Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, ferries, fishing boats

Date made April 1980Colour photograph of the steel hulled scallop boat Buaja on the beach, deckhand on board. Photo shows vessel already stripped of equipment, basically a hulk. Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, ships and shipping, shipwrecks

Coloured photograph of boats and boat harbour Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, fishing industry, waterways

fishing vessel Nimitibelle one person in the wheelhouse, another on foredeck two at side deck, anchored in the lake at Metung VictoriaColour photograph of fishing vessel Nimitibelle one person in the wheelhouse, another on foredeck two at side deck, anchored in the lake at Metung Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating

John Guillot, fisherman back in port after skipping Cheryl Anne with John Kerin Minister for Primary Industry and Energy on board and getting stuck on the bar for half an hour Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of John Guillot, fisherman back in port after skippering Cheryl Anne with John Kerin Minister for Primary Industry and Energy on board and getting stuck on the bar for half an hour Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating, politicians

two men, StephenNoden and Lester Arnold, at the Fishing Co op where fish are unloaded from boats weighed iced and packed for transport and sale Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing two men at the Fishing Co op where fish are unloaded from boats weighed iced and packed for transport and sale Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, people, factory

Geoffrey Hayes fisherman of the Spitfire standing beside ropes and nets on a trailer taken at Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Geoffrey Hayes fisherman of the Spitfire standing beside ropes and nets on a trailer taken at Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating, wharfs

Mary Mitchelson on the deck of the 'Mary M'"after sorting hundred and sixty boxes of fish from a single shot at Club Corner Lakes Entrance Victoria. Other information received from Mitchelson family that the boat is the Mary MColour photograph showing Mary Mitchelson on the deck of the 'Mary M''- after sorting hundred and sixty boxes of fish from a single shot at Club Corner Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, women, boats and boating

Scallop fishermen crews and boats at Eastern Wharf. The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance VictoriaAlso a black and white photograph showing scallop boats at the jetty Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance during the Scallop War while owners hold out for improved prices July 1996 number 04146.1 size 11 x 15.5 cmBlack and white photograph showing scallop fishermen crews and boats at Eastern Wharf. The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, people, businesses

Scallop splitters at Tru Blu Seafoods which employ up to forty five people Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also another black and white photograph of five scallop splitters at Tru Blu Seafoods number 04145.1 size 8.5 x 12 cmBlack and white photograph of scallop splitters at Tru Blu Seafoods which employ up to forty five people Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating, businesses

04315.1 and 04315.2 15 x 11 cm and 11 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of part of the township taken from shore of sand hummocks looking across Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also two black and white photographs of Western part of township taken from sand hummocks across Cunninghame Arm cm and 11 x 15 cmboats and boating, fishing boats, houses, township

Trawler on Reeves Channel possibly Mavella and tug Makaira, Bill Noden skipper Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also 2 black and white photographs of boats in Reeves Channel Lakes EntranceBlack and white photograph of trawler on Reeves Channel possibly Mavella and tug Makaira Bill Noden skipper Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also 2 black and white photographs of boats in Reeves Channel Lakes Entrance fishing industry, waterways, boats and boating

John Perry Collection. Laminated copy of photo of crowd watching flow of water from the opened valve at the wall of Lake Eppalock during its commissioning. March, 1964. Lake Eppalock was created by flooding to town of Wild Duck. The dam was built by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. The dam wall height is 45 metres (148 ft) and the main embankment is 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) long. At 100% capacity the dam wall was designed to hold back 304,651 megalitres (6.7014×1010 imp gal; 8.0480×1010 US gal) of water. The surface area of Lake Eppalock is 3,011 hectares (7,440 acres) and the catchment area is 2,124 square kilometres (820 sq mi). The controlled spillway is capable of discharging 8,040 cubic metres per second (284,000 cu ft/s). Lake Eppalock supplies both stock and domestic water to the Campaspe irrigation district. It also serves as a water supply to Bendigo and Heathcote and, in more recent times, Ballarat. The lake is a major attraction for those engaging in watersports, with a number of tourist parks and accommodation facilities available. Permissible activities on the lake include high-speed boating, water skiing, sailing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. The lake's water levels were low for approximately eight years between 2002 and 2010 during a prolonged drought, which restricted the amount of recreational activity until rainfall in the latter half of 2010 returned the lake to 100 percent capacity. Built between 1961 and 1964, Lake Eppalock remains the only water storage on the Campaspe River system.water, dam, reservoir, eppalock, wild duck

John Perry Collection. Laminated copy of map detailing Lake Eppalock shoreline when empty. Circa 1951. Has colored highlighter lines following roads leading to lake shoreline and various inundated old roads and tracks on lakebed. The dam was built by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. The dam wall height is 45 metres (148 ft) and the main embankment is 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) long. At 100% capacity the dam wall was designed to hold back 304,651 megalitres (6.7014×1010 imp gal; 8.0480×1010 US gal) of water. The surface area of Lake Eppalock is 3,011 hectares (7,440 acres) and the catchment area is 2,124 square kilometres (820 sq mi). The controlled spillway is capable of discharging 8,040 cubic metres per second (284,000 cu ft/s). Lake Eppalock supplies both stock and domestic water to the Campaspe irrigation district. It also serves as a water supply to Bendigo and Heathcote and, in more recent times, Ballarat. The lake is a major attraction for those engaging in watersports, with a number of tourist parks and accommodation facilities available. Permissible activities on the lake include high-speed boating, water skiing, sailing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. The lake's water levels were low for approximately eight years between 2002 and 2010 during a prolonged drought, which restricted the amount of recreational activity until rainfall in the latter half of 2010 returned the lake to 100 percent capacity. Built between 1961 and 1964, Lake Eppalock remains the only water storage on the Campaspe River system.map, eppalock, reservoir, lake, water

John Perry Collection. Laminated copy of map of Lake Eppalock at full capacity. Had highlighter markings of old roads which appear to be still in use. The dam was built by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. The dam wall height is 45 metres (148 ft) and the main embankment is 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) long. At 100% capacity the dam wall was designed to hold back 304,651 megalitres (6.7014×1010 imp gal; 8.0480×1010 US gal) of water. The surface area of Lake Eppalock is 3,011 hectares (7,440 acres) and the catchment area is 2,124 square kilometres (820 sq mi). The controlled spillway is capable of discharging 8,040 cubic metres per second (284,000 cu ft/s). Lake Eppalock supplies both stock and domestic water to the Campaspe irrigation district. It also serves as a water supply to Bendigo and Heathcote and, in more recent times, Ballarat. The lake is a major attraction for those engaging in watersports, with a number of tourist parks and accommodation facilities available. Permissible activities on the lake include high-speed boating, water skiing, sailing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. The lake's water levels were low for approximately eight years between 2002 and 2010 during a prolonged drought, which restricted the amount of recreational activity until rainfall in the latter half of 2010 returned the lake to 100 percent capacity. Built between 1961 and 1964, Lake Eppalock remains the only water storage on the Campaspe River system.map, water, dam, reservoir, eppalock

John Perry Collection. Laminated copy of worksheet identifying inundated artifacts at Lake Eppalock when at 10% capacity. The dam was built by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. The dam wall height is 45 metres (148 ft) and the main embankment is 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) long. At 100% capacity the dam wall was designed to hold back 304,651 megalitres (6.7014×1010 imp gal; 8.0480×1010 US gal) of water. The surface area of Lake Eppalock is 3,011 hectares (7,440 acres) and the catchment area is 2,124 square kilometres (820 sq mi). The controlled spillway is capable of discharging 8,040 cubic metres per second (284,000 cu ft/s). Lake Eppalock supplies both stock and domestic water to the Campaspe irrigation district. It also serves as a water supply to Bendigo and Heathcote and, in more recent times, Ballarat. The lake is a major attraction for those engaging in watersports, with a number of tourist parks and accommodation facilities available. Permissible activities on the lake include high-speed boating, water skiing, sailing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. The lake's water levels were low for approximately eight years between 2002 and 2010 during a prolonged drought, which restricted the amount of recreational activity until rainfall in the latter half of 2010 returned the lake to 100 percent capacity. Built between 1961 and 1964, Lake Eppalock remains the only water storage on the Campaspe River system.map, artifacts, eppalock, reservoir