Unlike most Australian armoured formations that served only in Australia, the 4th had been organised for “tropical” service and its regiments were equipped with Matilda tanks. Matilda tanks were ideal for supporting the infantry’s operations in the Pacific. In June the brigade moved to Southport, on the Gold Coast, but two months later was transferred to Madang, New Guinea, where it replaced the 1st Tank Battalion. (https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U54340, accessed 07 September 2018)Gold shaped badge with pin with the Colour Patch of the Second 4th Australian Armoured Regiment.armoured, tank, war, chatham-holmes collection, samuel spittle, world war two, sweetheart brooch, 2/4 armoured regiment, armoured regiment, jewellery

This tea spoon is from the wreck of the LOCH ARD, a Loch Line ship of 1,693 tons which sailed from Gravesend, London, on 2 March 1878 with 17 passengers and a crew of 36 under Captain George Gibbs. “The intention was to discharge cargo in Melbourne, before returning to London via the Horn with wool and wheat”. Instead, on 1 June 1878, after 90 days at sea, she struck the sandstone cliffs of Mutton Bird Island on the south west coast of Victoria, and sank with the loss of 52 lives and all her cargo. The manifest of the LOCH ARD listed an array of manufactured goods and bulk metals being exported to the Colony of Victoria, with a declared value of £53,700. (202 bills of lading show an actual invoice value of £68, 456, with insurance underwriting to £30,000 of all cargo). Included in the manifest is the item of “Tin hardware & cutlery £7,530”. This teaspoon is one of 482 similar items of electro-plated cutlery from the LOCH ARD site, comprising spoons and forks of various sizes but all sharing the same general shape or design and metallic composition. 49 of these pieces display a legible makers’ mark — the initials “W” and “P” placed within a raised diamond outline, which is in turn contained within a sunken crown shape — identifying the manufacturer as William Page & Co of Birmingham. An electroplater’s makers’ marks, unlike sterling silver hallmarks, are not consistent identifiers of quality or date and place of manufacture. A similar line of five impressions was usually made to impress the consumer with an implication of industry standards, but what each one actually signified was not regulated and so they varied according to the whim of the individual foundry. In this case, the maker’s marks are often obscured by sedimentary accretion or removed by corrosion after a century of submersion in the ocean. However sufficient detail has survived to indicate that these samples of electro-plated cutlery probably originated from the same consignment in the LOCH ARD’s cargo. The following descriptions of maker’s marks are drawn from 255 tea spoons, 125 dessert spoons, and 99 table forks. These marks are clearly visible in 66 instances, while the same sequence of general outlines, or depression shapes, is discernible in another 166 examples. 1. A recessed Crown containing a raised Diamond outline and the initials “W” and “P” (the recognised trademark of William Page & Co) 2. An impressed Ellipse containing a raised, pivoted, Triangle in its lower part and bearing a Resurrection Cross on its upper section (a possible dissenting church symbol reflecting religious affiliation); OR a rounded Square impression containing a raised, ‘lazy’, letter “B” (possibly mimicking sterling silver hallmark signifying city of manufacture i.e. Birmingham) 3. An impressed rounded Square filled with a raised Maltese Cross (the base metal composite of nickel silver was also known as ‘German silver’ after its Berlin inventors in 1823) 4. A recessed Circle containing a Crab or Scarab Beetle image; OR a recessed Circle containing a rotated ‘fleur de lys’ or ‘fasces’ design 5. A depressed Diamond shape enclosing a large raised letter “R” and a small raised letter “D” (mimicking the U.K. Patent Office stamp which abbreviated the term ‘registered’ to “RD”, but also included date and class of patent) Suggested trade names for William Page & Co’s particular blend of brass plating are ‘roman silver’ or ‘silverite’. This copper alloy polishes to a lustrous gold when new, discolouring to a murky grey with greenish hue when neglected. HISTORY OF THE LOCH ARD The LOCH ARD belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many ships from England to Australia. Built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the LOCH ARD was a three-masted square rigged iron sailing ship. The ship measured 262ft 7" (79.87m) in length, 38ft (11.58m) in width, 23ft (7m) in depth and had a gross tonnage of 1693 tons. The LOCH ARD's main mast measured a massive 150ft (45.7m) in height. LOCH ARD made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage. LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. She was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers and a load of cargo. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were items included that intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the LOCH ARD tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only seven in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register most valuable. The LOCH ARD shipwreck is of State significance – Victorian Heritage Register S 417. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Unrestored teaspoons in a concreted group from the wreck of the Loch Ard. Some verdigris 15%, and concretion 25%, with 15% of original plate remaining. There are 4 spoons in the group. A copper alloy (brass) has been electroplated onto a nickel silver base metal. Spoon shape is fiddle-back handle, thin stem, flared collar and elongated bowl. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, electroplated cutlery, loch ard, nickel-silver, tea spoons, william page & co, william page & co

St Paul's Anglican Church, 40 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood, 3134. Annual Report 1992 - pale yellow cover, 40 pages - presented at the annual general meeting 25 October 1992 (Budget proposal 1992-93 insert), and Annual Report 1995 - yellow cover, 40 pages, - presented at the annual parish meeting 5 November 1995.

Painting courtesy of John Bastock.Colour print of HMAS Sydney 1918 at sea. Launching a Sopwith aeroplane from a flying off platform atop her 6 inch gun turret. There is another ship in background visible RHS past bow of the Sydney. Print is No 3 in a series of 25. Mounted with white border with gold metal frame, masonite backing & wire hanging strap. Printed RHS bottom on border under print: “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 75TH ANNIVERSARY” Printed RHS bottom corner on print: “John Bastock”print, ran, anniversary, 75th

The photos all relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3472 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details. (.1) The sign “6/58 ARA RQMS Course June 1958” ARA (Australian Regular Army) RQMS (Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant) Frank Dean is in 2nd row 1st on the right. (.2) Possibly the Officers and Senior NCO’s of 1 RAR in the late 1950’s. (.3) Some time in the 1960’s as many are wearing Vietnam ribbons. Frank Dean is 1st on the right 2nd row. (.4 - .6) “D Coy 1st Battalian of the Royal Australian Regiment”. Possibly taken in the late 1950’s. Frank Dean is in the 2nd row from bottom, 12th from the right. All photos are B & W. (.1) Large group of 25 soldiers in 3 rows with sign in front. (.2) Large group of 41 soldiers in 3 rows with building behind. (.3) Large group of 46 soldiers in 3 rows, gardens and car in background. (.4 - .6) Large group of soldiers in 3 rows with sign and flag in front.photography, military

.1) Medallion round brass or copper. front has the king, around edge is "For King and Country 1916". Rear has a floral wreath with the word "Anzac" centre. Around edge is "Dept of Education Vic, Lest we foreget 25 April 15". .2) Small piece of red white and blue ribbon attached with a pin. .3) Same as .1)medallions, anzac, education

Black and white photograph mounted on light brown frame. Approximately 25 young police officers on physical training with Police Officer in uniform standing and watching. They are all in low squat position, holding sticks straight in front of them - wearing white shirt and dark trousers. Set on earth ground with a tree and big open brick building on the backHandwritten: C 1925 Stamp: PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN // AT YOUR OWN HOME // P. J. DWYER // Onr. Harding & Salisbury Sts. // COBURG // PHOTOGRAPHS COPIED // AND ENLARGEDpoulter, william, william arthur poulter, victoria police museum, dwyer, p. j., police officers, squats, police academy, police training

Certification that Alan Aubry Williams, Companion of the Holy Royal Arch, has ceased to be a Member of The Lord Kelvin Chapter, No. 77, and is clear of all dues. Dated at Melbourne, 22nd May, 1942. Covering letter to Comp. Williams included, from Hector M. Osborne, Scribe Ezra, Freemasons Hall, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne, July 1st, 1942.

Youth Sunday at Ringwood Town Hall in 1961 Annual meeting of Ringwood Ladies Benevolent Society, President Mayoress Gwen Horman Formation of Ringwood Athletics Club at Ringwood Lower Town Hall, meeting called by Mayor RC Horman on 25 July 1961 Annual meeting of Ringwood branch of Junior Red Cross in Ringwood Lower Town Hall

Conditions of sale by private contract issued by H.A. Wilkinson and dated 26th September 1949 between the executors of Ormand Alfred Francis deceased (sellers) and C.J. Rasmussen (buyer). Of all the stock, fixtures fittings and plants in premises, 190 Mitchell Street Bendigo as inspected, subject to the purchaser being granted a tenancy of the said premises at 25 shillings per month.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

with compliments slip from Bendigo Agricultural pastoral and Horticultural Society & free ticket to Bendigo Agricultural Show Society 25-27.10.1951 / small ticket and compliments slip - paper / ticket for miss E.A. Geotze / envelope from Bendigo Agricultural Show Society National Bank Chambers , Pall Mall , Bendigo dated 24.8.1951/ 3 pence stamporganization, society, community services, bendigo agricultural pastoral and horticultural society /bendigo agricultural show society e.a. geotze / national bank chambers , pall mall , bendigo / 3 pence stamp

Handwritten letter from Glenys Davenport, 25 Pitt St., Ashburton, Victoria, September 25th '1998 requesting that information regarding the 125th. Celebrations be sent to her mother, Gwenyth Davidson, now Bannerman, aged 87 and living in Castlemaine. She attended Golden Square PS from 1917 - 1924. Her sisters are Doiraine Hart and Zoe Bell.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, hart, bell, davidson, bannerman, golden square primary school laurel street:

Account addressed to Mr. Patrick McNamara Booth St Bendigo from Connelly Tatchell & Dunlop, dated 30 Sept. 1902, for legal work carried out on 9 & 10March, 5, 8, 12, 22,23, 25, 27 & 30 August, 3, 5, 8, 9, 29 & 30 September 1902. Account dated 30 September 1902.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, patrick mcnamara, connelly tatchell & dunlop, mears estate, dennis mears, sir john quick, mr o'brien, messrs quick hyett? & rymer, mr schull, judge a beckett

Demi John cream in colour with a tan upper section. Previous catalogue number 84. The upper section contains the manufacturer's stamp ''Bendigo Pottery, Epsom''. Also stamped into the pot are the words '' 1/- D. WHYTE & CO. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, PALL MALL BENDIGO'' The base is approximately 15 cm in diamter and approximately 25 cm in height.''Bendigo Pottery, Epsom'' ''1/- D> WHYTE & CO. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, PALL MALL< BENDIGO''food technology, bottling, demi john

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Aug 25 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pounds being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. C. W. Baegel Signed by R. ? Coath. Signed across end by C. W. Bagel.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, c w bagel, r ? coath

Black and White Photo of the S.E.C. Victoria Building, Limerick Castle Hotel is in the background, Opposite the S.E.C. Building is the Laurel Café Dining Rooms. A number of people (12?) looking in the windows. on right side cars angle parked in gutter, Horse with attendant. Rear of photo has 14/3/1941 written in biro and number 25 written in pencil.organization, public utility, electricity company, s.e.c. victoria, sec victoria

White Wooden Cross with red knitted poppy with green and black centre. The name Marks-Chapman, Peter Robert 38801 is stenciled on in black. An Australian flag has been fixed on the back of the Cross. Rank - Lieutenant, 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. He died from wounds in South Vietnam on the 19th December 1969 - Age 25Marks-Chapman, Peter robert 38801cross, 6th battalion, marks-chapman, peter robert

Dress first worn at wedding of Miss Margery Rudd and then in 1973 for the wedding of Miss Sharlene Barry (now Draeger)1950's claret crushed velvet floor length dress with cream lace around the high square neckline and around cuffs on long sleeves. 25 velvet covered buttons down back. Waist comes to a point at back with inverted pleat falling from point at back waist line. Sash is separated with press stud fastening and a bow effect.costume, female ceremonial

Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Sun, Melbourne, 9/12/1972 with two photographs about the preparation for the opening of the Tourist tram service in Bendigo. Quotes Bendigo Trust Publicity Officer, Daryl McClure, gives details of Government financial assistance and details of the opening on the following day by the Premier, Mr. R. Hamer. Photos are of No. 25 and James Lerk.trams, tramways, bendigo, tourist trams, mr. hamer, opening, bendigo trust

Black and white photograph contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 55, of ESCo No. 25 entering Eastwood St. loop, Barkly St. Handwritten caption by H.P. James. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2507i2 shows position on page relative to items 2507 to 2512. High Res Images added 15/3/2011.Handwritten in Pencil under the photograph is "Here is a photo which will give me a subject. This is Eastwood St loop Barkly St. At the time the loops in existence were Eastwood St., Bradshaw St Mt Pleasant, Princess St. (Victoria St), South of Darling St, Rubicon St (Sebas), Clarendon St (Lyd), Lake View, old Gardens??, Car Shed, Bishopscourt Gardens, Hamilton Ave, Service St. (Gardens) and Mill St. on Drummond North." tramways, trams, esco, loops, barkly st, eastwood st, tram 25

Set of four colour photographs of roadworks and new pavement markings and signage in Wendouree Parade at depot junction. Taken by Carolyn Dean, on 25/8/2005. .1 - work on the entry road to the depot. .2 - new pavement marking at depot junction for bicycles and new sign. .3 - ditto .4 - close up of sign before it was relocated to clear the trams.On rear of all photos "25.8.05" and "Photo by Carolyn Dean" in ink.wendouree parade, depot junction, signs

Digital image - Yields information about the intersection of Sturt St and Lydiard St North late 1940's or early 1950's and one of the SEC tramcars.Digital Image of SEC No. 25 south bound in Lydiard St North about to turn into Sturt St. Has the Commonwealth Bank and the Post Office in the view along with many parked cars and pedestrians. Photo late 1940's or early 1950's. Scanned by Roger Greenwood from a postcard and sent to the BTM by email 30-5-2016.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, post office, sturt st, tram 25

North Virginia G. M. Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Aug 14 to Nov 25, 1933, and 8 Dec 1933. H. E. Jones to you. Details of expenses for transfer of land. Total cost £8.5.9. "R583 delivered 11/12/33" written in the top left corner.miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, north virginia g m co n l, h e jones, cullens, mrs c jones

Duplicated notice printed on foolscap paper by "Department of Aircraft Production - Beaufort Division", providing information on bus services (Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Bus) to Fisherman's Bend from Queens Bridge. Gives details of departure timing for the period 25 to 28th December 1942. Notice detailed 22 Dec. 1942, signed by G. O. Searle as Office Manger.trams, tramways, mmtb, world war 2, fisherman's bend, buses

Printed documents - MMTB By-Laws. .1 - 12 pages - side stapled - 3 foolscap sheets folded and printed both sides - By Law No. 25 - detailing Tolls, Fares and Charges - dated 24-6-1976 .2 - as for .1, By Law No. 26 - dated 12-1-1978 .3 - as for .1, By Law No. 27 - dated 30-8-1979trams, tramways, mmtb, by laws, fares, tickets

Light card, tickets for the 25/1/1982 "A Cavalcade of Transport" Adult ticket - white card - featuring L and T class on the ticket - 60c - Nos. 0501 and 0502 Child ticket - white card - featuring Ballarat 27 and Bendigo 18 - 20c - Nos 12203 and 12204 Tickets are un punched, have been torn from a block.trams, tramways, tickets, melbourne pageant, tram cavalcade, melbourne, australia day

Agfa colour slide, blue / white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of W7 1031 eastbound in Bourke St near Russell St, to East Brunswick Route 96. Tram has adverts for a lottery (Tatts?) near miss prizes. In the background is the Carlton Hotel, Ajax Furs, the Commonwealth Bank and Tivoli theatre. 25/4/1964In ink "Zone class II Bourke St 26.4.64:"trams, tramways, bourke st, w7 class, route 96, east brunswick, tram 1013