This is the Bridge Section of a ship’s telegraph and is a Duplex Gong model, made by Chadburn & Son of Liverpool. This duplex gong model would sound two signals whenever the navigational commands were given by the ship’s pilot to change the speed or direction. The ship’s telegraph was installed on Flagstaff Hill’s exhibit of the 1909 Hobart, Tasmania, ferry “SS Rowitta” installed in 1975 and enjoyed for more than 40 years. Communication between the ship’s pilot and the engine room in the late 19th century to the mid-20th-century was made with a system called an Engine Order Telegraph (E.O.T.) or ship’s telegraph. The equipment has two parts, the Bridge Section and the Engine Room Section. The Bridge Section is usually mounted onto a pedestal, and the Engine Room Section is attached to a vertical surface. The standard marine commands are printed or stamped around the face of the dial and indicated by a pointer or arrow that is usually moved by a rotating brass section or handle. The ship’s pilot stationed on the Bridge of a vessel sends his Orders for speed and direction to the Engine Room with the E.O.T. He moves the lever or levers, depending on the number of engines the ship has, to change the indicator on the Bridge Section’s dial to point in the new direction and speed of travel. This change causes the Orders to be duplicated on the Engine Room Section’s dial and a bell or bells to signal the change at the same time. The engineer then adjusts the ship’s engines and steering equipment to follow the pilot’s Order. CHADBURN & SON, Liverpool- Chadburn Brothers, William and C.H., were joint inventors and well-established makers of optical and scientific instruments and marine gauges. The firm was granted the Prince Albert Royal Warrant in the late 19th century. In 1870 William Chadburn applied for a patent for his navigational communication device for use on ships. By 1875 Chadburn & Son was producing the brass Engine Order Telegraph in its plant at 71 Lord Street, Liverpool. In 1911 the ship RMS Titanic was launched, fitted with Chadburn & Sons E.O.T. The Chadburn Ship Telegraph Company Limited was registered in 1898 to take over Chadburn & Sons. In 1903 a large factory at Bootle, near Liverpool, and their products were being sold overseas. In 1920 electric-powered telegraphs were developed. In 1944 the name changed to Chadburn’s (Liverpool) Limited. In 1968 the company became Chadburn Bloctube Ltd. In 2000 the company, now Bloctube Marine Limited, was still manufacturing ship telegraphs. SS ROWITTA: - The 1909 steam ferry, SS Rowitta, was installed as an exhibit at Flagstaff Hill in 1975 and was enjoyed by many visitors for 40 years. Rowitta was a timber steam ferry built in Hobart in 1909 using planks of Huon and Karri wood. It was a favourite of sightseeing passengers along Tasmania’s Tamar and Derwent rivers for 30 years. Rowitta was also known as Tarkarri and Sorrento and had worked as a coastal trading vessel between Devonport and Melbourne, and Melbourne Queenscliff and Sorrento. In 1974 Rowitta was purchased by Flagstaff Hilt to convert into a representation of the Speculant, a historic and locally significant sailing ship listed on the Victorian Heritage Database. (The Speculant was built in Scotland in 1895 and traded timber between the United Kingdom and Russia. Warrnambool’s P J McGennan & Co. then bought the vessel to trade pine timber from New Zealand to Victorian ports and cargo to Melbourne. It was the largest ship registered with Warrnambool as her home port, playing a key role in the early 1900s in the Port of Warrnambool. In 1911, on her way to Melbourne, it was wrecked near Cape Otway. None of the nine crew lost their lives.) The promised funds for converting Rowitta into the Speculant were no longer available, so it was restored back to its original configuration. The vessel represented the importance of coastal traders to transport, trade and communication in Australia times before rail and motor vehicles. Sadly, in 2015 the time had come to demolish the Rowitta due to her excessive deterioration and the high cost of ongoing repairs. The vessel had given over 100 years of service and pleasure to those who knew her. This Bridge section of a ship’s Engine Order Telegraph, used with an Engine Room section, represents late-19th century change and progress in communication and navigation at sea. This type of equipment was still in use in the mid-20th century. The object is significant for its association with its maker, Chadburn & Son, of Liverpool, a well-known marine instrument maker whose work was recognised by English Royalty, and whose products were selected to supply similar equipment for use on the RMS Titanic. This ship’s telegraph is connected to the history of the Rowitta, which was a large exhibit on display at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village from the museum’s early beginnings until the vessel’s end of life 40 years later. The display was used as an aid to maritime education. The Rowitta represents the importance of coastal traders to transport, trade and communication along the coast of Victoria, between states, and in Australia before rail and motor vehicles. The vessel was an example of a ferry built in the early 20th century that served many different roles over its lifetime of over 100 years. Bridge section of a Ship’s Telegraph or Engine Order Telegraph (E.O.T.). The round double-sided, painted glass dial is contained within a brass case behind glass. It is fitted onto an outward tapering brass pedestal with a round base. The brass indicator arrows between the handles point simultaneously to both sides of the dial when moved. An oval brass maker’s plate is attached to the top of the case. The dial’s faces have inscriptions that indicate speed and direction, and the front face and plate include the maker’s details. A serial number is stamped on the collar where the dial is fitted to the pedestal. The ship’s telegraph is a Duplex Gong model, made by Chadburn & Son of Liverpool. Dial, maker’s details: “PATENT “DUPLEX GONG” TELEGRAPH / CHADBURN & SON / TELEGRAPH WORKS / PATENTEES & MANUFACTURERS / 11 WATERLOO ROAD / LIVERPOOL” LONDON / 105 FENCHURCH STREET” “NEWCASTLE / 85 QUAY + SIDE” “GLASGOW / 69 ANDERSON QUAY” “PATENT” Dial instructions: “FULL / HALF/ SLOW / FINISHED WITH ENGINES / STOP STAND BY / SLOW / HALF / FULL / ASTERN / AHEAD” Maker’s plate: “CHADBURN / & SON / PATENT / LIVERPOOL” Serial number: “22073”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, engine order telegraph, e.o.t., navigational instrument, communication device, ship’s telegraph, engine room section, bridge section, rms titanic, chadburn & son, chadburn brothers, william chadburn, chadburn ship telegraph company, chadburns, duplex gong, liverpool, ss rowitta, navigation, marine technology, pilot’s orders, steam power, hobart, tasmania, devonport, tasmanian-built, ferry, steam ferry, steamer, 1909, early 20th century vessel, passenger vessel, tamar trading company, launceston, george town, sorrento, tarkarri, speculant, peter mcgennan, p j mcgennan & co. port phillip ferries pty ltd, melbourne, coastal trader, timber steamer, huon, karri, freighter, supply ship, charter ferry, floating restaurant, prawn boat, lakes entrance

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. A diagram; - - - or in quartz reefs extending perhaps thousands of feet under the surface. (a) Quartz (b) Worked portion of reef. Markings: 24 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. In some localities, diggers formed co-operative parties to mine for gold in a small way. But, in general, the exploration of deeper deposits was outside the capacity of the diggers, who lacked both the capacity of the diggers, who lacked both the capital and the technical knowledge required. So wealthy men formed gold mining companies, which established gold mines to exploit the deeper deposits. Markings: 23 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. On many fields, even the surface alluvial deposits had been worked out, there was still much gold to be got, but it lay in the deeper strata - - - Markings: 21 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. . . . In the deep leads, or buried valleys of ancient streams . . . (a) Existing water course (b) Buried river valley (c) Washdirt Markings: 22 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

A brown manilla folder with the word "Comersdale" on the front. It contains a variety of correspondence, Bendigo Teachers' College staff profiles, and other items all relating to the history of the college and organised by Miss J.C. Burnett.1926 - 1972.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college history, bendigo, education, staff, students, correspondence

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. The rush might be small or big; it might last for a couple of months, of for years. Eventually, as the yields from near-the-surface deposits declined, diggers would leave the field. Generally a field declined in importance gradually; but, if reports of another rich diggings began to circulate, thousands might leave a field in a few days - as they left Fiery Creek (Beaufort) for Ararat in 1857. Markings: 20 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. Near Golden Point, Mount Alexander - ten years after the rush began. Photo shows many tents and some timber buildings at least one two story building up on the hill. Markings: 19 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. News of rich finds spread quickly amongst the diggers, and soon the area would be rushed. Photo (Tulloch) Golden Point, Mt. Alexander, 1851. Shows many men erecting tents on the goldfield at Mt. Alexander. Markings: 18 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

A brown envelope containing correspondence and various contributions pertaining to the history of Bendigo Teachers' College largely written by Miss J.C. Burnett. It includes a brief history of the college, staff profiles, reports on reunions and subject description. 1926 - 1972bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, teaching, history, students, bendigo teachers' college history, correspondence, bendigo, tertiary education, miss j. c. burnett

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. All of the important diggings of the gold era passed through certain distinct stages. First there was a rich find by prospectors. Photo show prospectors checking their panning. ''Prospectors''. Markings: 17 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. Exercises (1) Draw a map of Victoria, and on it show the towns that grew up on the goldfields. (2) Describe the digger's work in getting gold from the dirt. (3) What advances were made in transportation during the Gold Era? (4) Make a list of what you think were the chief exports and imports of the time. Markings 57 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. The pastoral industry flourished. Better homesteads were built and many stations were fenced. Slide shows some of the fencing and shelters added to homesteads. Markings 56 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. In 1857, the Yan Yean reservoir was opened, and Melbourne was ensured of a good water supply. Slide shows a good picture of the lake with a couple of people in the foreground. Markings 55 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. In 1860, Burke and Wills set out from Melbourne to cross the continent from south to north. Writing on slide hard to read: Burke? ? From Royal? Park? Melbourne. ? ? ? ? Taken on the spot 1860. Markings 54 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. In 1856, the Eight Hours Day movement was inaugurated by the building trades of Melbourne. Markings 53 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. (4) Other Developments. Markings 52 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. Market Square, Castlemaine, in 1855.Shows many businesses in the Market Square. Many nationalities on the street, most are walking, some with a hand cart, also ox pulling a wagon. Markings 51 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. Lydiard Street, Ballarat, in 1855. Buildings appear to be wooden structures. The road is not formed but is busy with a couple of wagons, most of the users are men on horseback, one man in the foreground appears to be wealthy as his clothes are upper class. The person on the left on a black horse appears to be a woman. Markings 50 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. View From The Geelong By. Geelong in 1857. Shows the Geelong buildings in the background and the many sailing ships on Geelong Bay as well as a row boat. Markings 49 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. Melbourne from the south side of the River Yarra in 1858. Markings 48 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. Collins Street in 1851. From the Collection of Sir Russell Grimwade. Slide shows the 2 & 3 story buildings ling the sides of the wide road. Horses with carts and wagons and people for as far as the eye can see. Very busy part of Melbourne. Markings 47 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Diggers & mining. The gold era. (3) The Growth Of Towns. Markings 46 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Copy of a Bendigo Advertiser article titled Community Focus with Maurie McDonald. This article is titled Long Gully school (No 2120) has a proud record. The school was having a reunion on April 1. The article mentions history of the school which was opened in 1879. The Advertiser is dated February 14, 1990. Written in the top right corner is 120 years.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully school has a proud record, bendigo advertiser 14/2/1990, maurie mcdonald, long gully primary school no 2120, alan crossley, colin buzza, long gully post office, 1872 education act, california gully no 123, rae's ironbark school no 323, violet st no 877, long gully mechanics' institute, shamrock hotel sandhurst, wesleyan school, german school, mr blaney's school, sandhurst board of advice, the church of england reserve, crawford bros, bath hotel sandhurst, ironbark hill, manchester arms

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students in 1929 at the Court House which was the second site of Bendigo Teachers' College.bendigo, education, students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, photo, photograph, photography, students, bendigo, education, female, bendigo teachers' college, old court house, buildings, court house, tertiary education, teacher training, history

A black and white photograph of staff and students at Bendigo Teachers' College in 1929.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, education, students, photo, photography, photograph, staff, teacher training, tertiary education, history

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students with their lecturer Mr. Ron Strauch. 1956.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, students, photo, photography, photograph, tertiary education, teacher training, history, bendigo teachers' college

A black and white photograph of the staff of Bendigo Teachers' College. It was taken in the early 1950's near the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park Bendigo.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, photo, photography, photograph, staff, teaching, tertiary education, teacher training

A black and white photograph of a group of students. Names, date and location unidentified.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, photo, photography, photograph, students, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, history, tertiary education, teacher training

A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff. Names and date unknown. Appears to be at the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park, Bendigo.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, bendigo teachers' collection, collection, photograph, photo, photography, bendigo teachers' college staff, staff, bendigo, education, treaching, teachers, tertiary education, teacher training