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Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Teacup
The Orungal was originally built in Glasgow in 1923 for the Khedival Mail Steamship & Graving Dock Company of Egypt and named the S.S. Fezara. Due to the effects on steamship companies of the Great Depression including the steep costs of building new ships and increases in running costs and port charges, no new passenger ships had been ordered in Australia since before World War One. To meet demand for passenger berths, the Fezara (5826 tons) along with its sister ship the Famaka (5856 tons, renamed Ormiston), were chartered by the Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Ltd (A.U.S.N.Co.) in 1927. Both the A.U.S.N.Co and the Khedival Mail Steamship Co. were part of the P&O Group. The Orungal operated in this role as an interstate passenger and mail steamer between 1927 and 1940, being used mainly on the Melbourne to Queensland and Western Australian runs, with 240 single class berths. Following the outbreak of World War Two six of the nine large passenger liners servicing mainland Australian passenger and mail trades were requisitioned by the Government to ferry equipment, troops and supplies. Some of them were converted to armed merchant cruisers and used for patrol work and escort duties in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The Orungal had originally been requisitioned by the government along with the Zealandia on 25 June 1940, to transport troops to Darwin, but was returned to commercial service because "of her unsuitability", perhaps too slow for the demands of the work. Despite being rejected for patrol and convoy duties the Orungal still had a vital role as one of only three passenger liners left to service the mainland Australian trade. Following its requisitioning by the Government shortly after war broke out, it had been fitted out with defensive armament. On its final voyage arriving at Port Phillip Heads from Sydney, Captain Gilling was attempting to enter the Heads ahead of a worsening south-westerly storm and, with a minefield known to have been laid in the area, had been warned by the Navy not to deviate from the swept channel. The captain and crew held fears that in the stormy seas a mine may have been carried away. In the worsening weather a blur of lights at Barwon Heads was mistaken for Port Lonsdale, and the Orungal steamed ashore onto Formby Reef, just east of the entrance of the Barwon River - instead of passing safely through the middle of the Rip. At the Marine Board Inquiry Capt. Gilling - who had been master of the Orungal since 1926 - stated that after becoming uneasy about his position and changing course to starboard one point: " At 10.21 pm I ordered the engine room to stand by and gave instructions for the patent log to be hauled in and for the sounding-gear to be got ready. Approximately two minutes later, in a flash of lightning, I saw land off the port beam. I immediately recognised it as Barwon Heads, and ordered the helm to be put hard to starboard, but the vessel struck before she had time to answer the helm" Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove residents were startled to hear the shrill blast of the ship's whistle, followed by the bright flares and explosions of signal rockets. The Queenscliff lifeboat crew, who had responded to the tragic collision between the Goorangai and another passenger liner the Duntroon in Port Phillip Bay less than 24 hours earlier, were later praised for their efforts in safely taking off all the passengers and crew. Most of the passengers were asleep at the time of the wreck, and were woken up by the commotion, the ship shaking "from stem to stern" and stewards ordering them to lifeboat stations in driving rain. It was a dramatic time with the ship siren wailing and distress rockets being fired. It was reported that "When it was found the ship was safe, the passengers all went to the music room. There they sang and danced for several hours. The ship's orchestra played merrily, and amateur performers among the passengers clowned, danced and sang to keep the laughter going. In the early hours of the morning passengers went to their cabins, most of them to sleep soundly while the keel grated on the rocks". At dawn the Queenscliff lifeboat arrived at the scene having been launched at 2.30am, and cautiously approached the ship which was being "battered by mountainous seas". By 5am oil from a burst oil line was helping to calm seas around the Orungal sufficiently enough for the lifeboat to approach, and all the passengers and crew were taken off in several trips by the lifeboat. A Court of Inquiry later found that the wreck was caused by an abnormal set of current to the north-west and cleared the officers and crew of neglect of duty. The sight of a huge liner almost on the beach saw an unprecedented amount of traffic as people drove an estimated 10,000 cars, using some 60,000 gallons of fuel in a time of strict petrol rationing, to see the spectacle. Salvage operations began in an attempt to refloat the vessel, scheduled for the high tide on 15 December 1940. However, during these operations, at 2.30 am on 13 December 1940, a major fire broke out, believed to have been caused by spontaneous combustion in the boiler room. The ship was soon ablaze, with smoke pouring from its hatches and ventilators, and at mid-morning the magazine exploded fiercely. Of the 60 men working aboard the vessel two were severely burned and had to be taken to Geelong Hospital. The gathered spectators witnessed the eerie sight of the ship's hull glowing red when night fell. The well-known building demolition contractor Whelan the Wrecker bought the salvage rights, and methodically proceeded to dismantle the ship and its fittings. The drama was not yet over for the wreckers when - without warning - the burnt-out hulk was 'attacked' by RAAF for strafing practice. Salvage rights were transferred to another private owner in 1963. By 1945 the combined effects of the exposed location, fire and salvage had seen what was left of the wreck disappear beneath the waves. The site today is marked by two of the four Scotch type boilers sitting upright and exposed at low tide, just north-east of the small boats channel at the entrance to Barwon Heads. Large sections of steel hull plating and framing, and impressively large pieces of ships structure and machinery including masts, booms, deck winches, propeller shaft, flywheel, and a thrust block lie scattered about and make the site an interesting shallow dive. It is interesting to compare the site of the Orungal with the intact remains of similar large passenger ships scuttled in deep water in the Ships' Graveyard, such as the Milora and Malaita. The site is subject to waves and surge, and is best dived on flat calm days The teacup originated from the SS Orungal and was likely used heavily in the ship's life as a passenger, mail and cargo carrier around Australia. The teacup is significant for its connections to SS Orungal and of this ships connected story of being sunk in extraordinary circumstances in the local region. A.U.S.N. Co. Ltd. Teacup salvaged from SS Orungal ss orungal, fezara, world war two, barwon heads, ocean grove -
Westbourne Grammar Heritage Collection
Photograph - Mabel Molland at Monomeith 1962
This reproduction photograph was donated at a major reunion in 2008, organised by students of the school from the 1950s. It pictures Mabel Molland and a young student at Monomeith, home to the school since 1956. Monomeith is a Victorian Heritage Register listed (VHR number H0452), italianate styled brick villa, built in 1887 for one of Williamstown’s most important identities, James Styles. Styles’ distinguished career in public life included membership of the Williamstown Council, a stint in state parliament as the Member for Williamstown (1894-1900) and, in 1901, election to the first commonwealth parliament as a senator. During the 1890s he was also a commissioner of both the Melbourne Harbour Trust and the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works and one of the trustees of the Williamstown Grammar School. The property comprises the residence designed by W Bennett Hall and built by James Styles in 1887 and the former migrant hostel buildings (now administration and classrooms), erected around 1951 by the then owner the Melbourne Harbour Trust, and intended to house migrant workers during the dredging of Port Phillip Bay. By the 1950s, the School had outgrown its home at Holy Trinity Hall and Mabel Molland reached out to Mr. Keith White, president of the Parent's Association and well-respected member of Williamstown Council for assistance. In 1956, following lengthy negotiations led by Mr. White, Monomeith was leased from the Melbourne Harbour Trust under a seven-year lease, which eventuated as a twenty-one year lease, followed by purchase of the property in 1972. Since then this historic building has come to be a much-loved symbol of the history of Westbourne Grammar School. This is a rare image of Mabel Molland at Monomeith, taken in the year prior to her retirement having taken over the school in 1914 and then set it on a path for the future as an incorporated company in the hands of a school council, with Mr Keith White as president, in 1956. Black and white reproduction photograph of a a residence (Monomeith) with steps in the middle ground, leading up to a verandah with ornate ironwork. Mabel Molland stands on the steps and a young student can be seen on the verandah. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, The Diamond House - Stawell
... of the Diamond House Stawell built by John Hearne. This note card is part ...Printed note card of a drawing by artist Mrs. Jan Bosher of the Diamond House Stawell built by John Hearne. This note card is part of a collection of six note cards of Historic Stawell Buildings.Printed Note Card part of collection of six in brown ink on Card by Artist Mrs. Jan Bosher. The Diamond House - Stawellstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Court House in Patrick Street
... grampians Court House Patrick Street . stawell building Court House ...Court House Patrick Street .Note Card With Print of Stawell Court House (Patrick St). One of Six Note Cards Historic Stawell Buildings By Mrs. Jan Bosher.J. Bosher: Stawell Court Housestawell building, court house -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Oban Stawell RSL, Stawell RSL Building- former Mine Owner's Residence
... Owner. Former mine owners residence stawell houses Stawell RSL ...Stawell R.S.L. Formerly "Oban" Private residence of a Mine Owner.Former mine owners residenceNote Card One of Six Historic Stawell Buildings by Mrs Jan Bosher. Sepia drawing of R.S.L. still with ornate balconiesStawell RSL Building-Former Mine Owner's residencestawell houses -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Drawing - Sketch, Pleasant Creek Court House
Pleasant Creek Courthouse Longfield Street.One of Six Historic Buildings Notecard: by Mrs Jan BosherPleasant Creek Court Housestawell government -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kinsella Family Lubeck, Cahill Mine Stawell c1896, 1896
Cahill Reward Gold Mine Company. Building still under construction c 1896 closed 1901. Thomas Kinsella had photo. In 1907 the Pleasant Creek Alluvial Mining Company reused the shaft digging down to 200 feet to work the ground and sank a second shaft nearby.Group of people standing under Poppet Head in front of partially constructed Engine House -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Panorama of Stawell from Pioneer's Memorial, towards the Black Range. Murray Views No.13
Murray Views No. 13. Panorama over Stawell, looking South West. Spotlight on Pioneer's Memorial (29,5). Black Range in background, grassland on Big Hill at front of Photo. St Patrick's Church visible, Kinsella House. The larger photo 29.5a is a slightly closer view of same scene and shows the "new" school (corner Patrick & Holt Street) opened in 1934.Two similar views of Stawell. One Murray views looing south west (29.5) and the other a larger photo showing school building beside church (29.5a).Murray Views No.13. Panorama from Pioneer's Memorial, showing Black Range, Stawell, Vic. (on 29.5)stawell, panorama -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Panorama of Stawell from Big Hill with Whims, Poppet Heads & Leaning Shed c 1878
... Black & White Photograph from Big Hill. Market building... grampians Scene from Big Hill. Market Building in Skene Street ...Scene from Big Hill. Market Building in Skene Street at left of Stawell Court House. Businesses at corner of Sloane and Patrick Streets visible. Agnew Drapers store and buildings in upper Main Street visible Shows Mining activity in foreground 1878. Whim in foreground is No7 North Scotchmans and Whim next to that No8 North ScotchmansBlack & White Photograph from Big Hill. Market building left of Court house . Photo shows mining activity in the foreground, Stawell in the background c 1878. refer. Original c 1880 folder (room 2) from Don Rickard & Geoff Oates.stawell, panorama, streetscape, mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Diamond House
Diamond House Stawell Built by John Hearne. Some slight changes have been made to the building, in this photograph for example the entrance over the door differs from the original entrance in photograph 38.Black & white photograph of the Diamond House with a new fence.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Diamond House -- Coloured
... on the side of the building. Diamond House -- Coloured Photograph ...Stawell Diamond House post cards by NucolorVue productions. Two colour postcards of the Diamond House. There is also a more recent colour photograph of the Diamond House in Album 8. The photo in Album 8 was taken from the road with a car just visible on the road it also has a Restaurant sign on the side of the building.A Nu-Color-Vue of Australia ST7- Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd. Copyright stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cato Lake looking North Pre c 1930 -- Postcard
Post Card Valentine Series pre 1930. "The Lake" Stawell. The lake has been renamed and now called Cato Lake. This view is looking north and shows distant buildings of Stawell behind a line of trees. People can be seen enjoying the lake walking and swimming with a rotunda between the trees and the lake. Valentine Series post card of The Lake, Stawell looking north pre 1930's. The back of the Coffee Palace can be seen on the left back and the roof of the Anglican church can be seen above the trees. The other side to the right are houses in Florence Street. Along the lake are people walking and enjoying the waters edge swimming. A rotunda is to the left and the post card is framed by an overhanging willow tree. Valentine Series No 1814 The Lake, Stawell. Valentine Publishing Co. Melbourne & Sydney.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Article - Souvenir Bag, Stawell's Mini World Tourist Park Bag, 1990's
From "World In Miniture" Tourist Park on London Rd. on the left coming from Western Highway. Used to house Tourist Information Office. Dowel handled bag for purchase by tourisats or Customers at Mini World after seeing diaramas and models of world iconic buildings.Brown Material with fawn material pocket with plastic lining and pocket(ripped) two wooden dowels inserted into material front and back. Light fawn pocket on front with logo of mini worldStawell's Mini World. Line drawing (brown) showing windmill on hill overlooking canal with model boats and shipstourism -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Upper Main Street Stawell looking East with on left the 2 story Allingham building & behind the cart is the Commercial Hotel c1910
Upper Main Street Stawell looking towards Big Hill. Sloane's Scotchman's Poppet Head in background. 1906. Victoria House, Commercial Hotel, Oriental Bank, Weekly Times Office, Clarke & Sons Drapery. Same as 1423 & 2785Steet scene looking East down Upper Main Street from Victoria Street. Crown Cross Poppet Head at end of main street and side of Mechanics Institute at centre of image.Post Cardstreetscape, mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kanya Farm with Family Members & Buildings
House sites in colour at top. 2015 Bottom Houses with Eliza Thornton wife of Charles. Left hand side house was re-located to Ligar Street Stawell in 1900's. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Log Cabin
... grampians Stawell Buildings View of the House known as the Log Cabin ...View of the House known as the Log Cabinstawell buildings -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Building Fund Authority Certificate 1957, Slovenian Club Melbourne Building Fund Authority Certificate 1957
Authority Certificate for the Building Fund for Slovenian Club House issued to Mr Gomizel of Essendon, signed by the then president Zlatko VerbičStamped and signedslovenian association melbourne, building fund authority certificate -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Photo, D Lagonder, M Kregar, K Bizjak, R Koloini and K Strancar, Kew, Early 1960s
Friends gatheringBuilding friendshipBlack and white photo outside Baraga house of Drago Lagonder, Milan Kregar, Karlo Bizjak , Rudi Koloini and Karlo Strancar -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Fabian, Sue, Children in Australia : An outline history, 1980
A study of children in the history of Australia. Covers all races of children and aspects of their lives.6-248; ill.;index; refs.; 25 cm.A study of children in the history of Australia. Covers all races of children and aspects of their lives.children - australia - history | aboriginal children-treatment, | aboriginal children-tribal life, | australia. society. role of children, to 1980. | children -- australia -- history. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Public Record Office of Victoria, Victorian Aborigines 1835-1901 : a resource guide to the holdings of the Public Record Office, Victoria / prepared by the Public Record Office of Victoria, 1984
Includes a brief history of the Board for the Protection of Aborigines (and its forerunners) and extracts from the papers of M. Sievewright, C.W. Sievewright (on a murder case), W. Thomas (on stone houses), W.A.P. Dana (on native police), E.S. Parker; (biography of Merringoondeet), P. Sohier (on phrenology); Coranderrk revolt; Lake Tyers; Ramahyuck64 p. : ill ; facsims, ports. ; 21 cm.Includes a brief history of the Board for the Protection of Aborigines (and its forerunners) and extracts from the papers of M. Sievewright, C.W. Sievewright (on a murder case), W. Thomas (on stone houses), W.A.P. Dana (on native police), E.S. Parker; (biography of Merringoondeet), P. Sohier (on phrenology); Coranderrk revolt; Lake Tyers; Ramahyuckphrenology. | public records -- victoria. | psychology - cognition - intelligence. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1788-1850. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- crime - against persons. | education. | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1788-1850. | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1851-1900. | government policy - state and territory - victoria. | settlement and contacts - government settlements, reserves. | law enforcement - police - native police. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria in conjunction with the Kerrup Jmara Elders Aboriginal Corporation, Lake Condah Heritage Management Strategy and Plan, 1993
During its 1977/78 summer field school season, the (then) Victoria Archaeological Survey began recording and mapping the stone fish trap and 'house' sites along the southern margins of Lake Condah, near Portland Victoria. This and subsequent archaeological work at Lake Condah and in the general region demonstrates that, on the basis of a number of criteria, the Aboriginal heritage sites found here are significant.vii, 388 p., [11]. leaves. : ill., foldout maps. ; 30 cm.During its 1977/78 summer field school season, the (then) Victoria Archaeological Survey began recording and mapping the stone fish trap and 'house' sites along the southern margins of Lake Condah, near Portland Victoria. This and subsequent archaeological work at Lake Condah and in the general region demonstrates that, on the basis of a number of criteria, the Aboriginal heritage sites found here are significant.conservation of natural resources -- victoria -- condah, lake, region. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- condah, lake, region -- antiquities. -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Painting Of Butchers Shop (Beavers House), Malmsbury ca1988
People - Stokesm Mr Buildings - Butchers Shop -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Christmas Party At Slimmon's House (Young Members), Malmsbury ca1989
People - "Slimmon, Bill & Barb; Bates, Bill" Buildings - Slimmons Home -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Christmas Party At Slimmon's House Santa, Malmsbury ca1989
People - "Monti, Norm" Buildings - Slimmons Home -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Building Used By Kyneton Water Board, Malmsbury ca1984
People - Birmington Owned White House On The Left Associated with - Kyneton Water Board -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "Ruins Of ""Fossway"" Kyneton, Early Kennedy House", Malmsbury c1980
People - "Kennedy Family; Watson, Mary" Buildings - "Stone Barn, Dry Stone Fences" -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Christmas Party At Barbara's Sheltering Out Of The Wind, Malmsbury ca1990
... " Buildings - Barbara Slimmon's House..." Buildings - Barbara Slimmon's House Christmas Party At Barbara's ...People - "Cherry, Emily; Dettman, Val, Thomas, Ian" Buildings - Barbara Slimmon's House -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Christmas Tea At Barbara Slimmon's, Malmsbury ca1990
... People - "Smith, Fred's Children & Sharon" Buildings...-ranges People - "Smith, Fred's Children & Sharon" Buildings ...People - "Smith, Fred's Children & Sharon" Buildings - Barbara Slimmon's House -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Christmas Tea At Barbara Slimmon's, Malmsbury ca1990
... , Fred" Buildings - Barbara Slimmon's House..., Fred" Buildings - Barbara Slimmon's House Christmas Tea ...People - "Bestel,Ruth; Aitkin, Doug; Keath, George; Penno, Fred" Buildings - Barbara Slimmon's House -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Christmas Tea At Barbara Slimmon's, Malmsbury ca1990
... , George" Buildings - Barbara Slimmon's House..., George" Buildings - Barbara Slimmon's House Christmas Tea ...People - "Aitken, Doug & Mavis; Bestel, Ruth; Keath, George" Buildings - Barbara Slimmon's House