Framed certificate awarded to John Standerwick of the Australian Imperial Force. Signed by King George, dated 30th May 1921. When this donated item was received, it was in the original mailing tube made of cardboard. The mailing tube was addressed to Mr J Standerwick, c/- Taxation Office, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, C.1. Vic.

This photograph was published in the Geelong Advertiser on Friday 23 November 1906, page 4 with this article: "Owing to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Victorian Missions to Seamen has been supplied with a long felt want in the shape of a modern motor launch to facilitate and render more efficient the work among the vessels in the Yarra and Hobson's Bay. The order for the construction of the boat, was placed with Mr. Chas. Blunt, of the Eastern Beach, and complimentary references were made to her graceful line- as she rode in light .trim after the launching on Wednesday afternoon. She is 31ft. long. Oft. beam, and has a depth of 3ft. The frame is of jarrah and ben* blackwood. and inch kauri planking has been used in building Iter. A neat deck-house with Oft. headroom is situat ed-umidsliip*. and a short mast is pro vided to carry the well-known blue flag of the -.fission. The launch motors will develop a speed of between nine and ten miles an hour: The finishing touches have yet to be given her. and she will afterwards be row«l to have her engines fitted in. -The launch will he ready for service for the busy wheat season com mencing at- the end of the year. The launching ceremony took place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the builder's yards, in the .presence of njarge gather ing of spectators. The Archdeacon of Geelong. the Rev. O. P. C'ros-.ley. ecu ducted a short dedication service, and the other clergymen who took part in the service were the Primate of Aus tralia. the Right Rev. Dr. Sauiuarcz Smith: the Rev. A. Giirney Goldsmith, the Missions chaplain: and the Rev. H. Kelly. The Bishop of Newcastle, Dr. Stretch, and the chaplain of the New castle Mission, the Rev. AYnddy. and Canon Nash were also present. The Primpte. addressing the gar boring as "My good friends of Geelong." said be had never been in sight of the hay before. bill had'gladly accepted the in vitation to say a few words in connec tion with the dedication of tiro launch. He had always been interested in mis sions of all sorts, as they ali as Christian men and women 110 doubt- were, and lie was particularly interested in Missions to Seamen, because in the Society at' borne, with which this Society was con nected, he had a son-in-law who was mission chaplain in the Medway. He therefore know something about a launch for the purpose of a mission like this, and also knew 'something about missions to seamen. In Sydney for some time past it had been doing good work—work which he was sure they would all feel was of the widest possible value. This year he was at the annual meeting of the Missions to Seamen in London presided over by the Bishop o-f Stcphney. -He (the Primate) at that meeting remarked that the Mission in it, value was personal, local and Im perial. It was of personal value to thee who came under the ministra tions of the church, and in the social as pect : it was local because where the Mission existed the feelings of the lo cality were thrown out. in sympathy with j tlie -Mission, and the people themselves thus benefited. It was also a matter of Imperial interest because it- was really i a world-wide Mission, inasmuch as the | sailors as they" went from one part of the world to another were in themselves j missionaries either for evil or for good, i Thev might he missionaries with a mcs i sago which might degrade and "work ail I evil influence amongst, men, and with i conduct which might reflect a reproach !' upon Christian profession. On the other hand, they might be Chrisian men endeavoring more and more to show the .example of the Christian life in the J midst of very big difficulties and tempta tions. • -Ho came to show liis sympathy with tlio appropriately-named '"'Southern Cross," and from what lie had boon told he believed she was a good boat, a good gift, and launched for a good purpose. They should be thankful that it was a good boat and .thankful because it was a good gift by an anonymous donor, whom he congratulated on doing such a useful thing." The idea of the launch ing ceremony was to ask the blessing of God because ".Except the Lord hless'the house their labor is hut lost'that build it." The Archdeacon expressed thanks to the Primate for attending the cere mony, and regretted that the Arch bishop was unable to attend. They dc- | sired that the boat- should always be as sociated with the.Church Congress 1906. I The opening hymn was "For those in j peril on the sea," followed hv Psalm I 107, "'They'that, go down to the sea in 1 Ships." Tlio prayers included an ap peal foiUDirine blessing on .the launch, and for tho preservation of those who may travel in her. ' Xlio Benediction was pronounced by the Primate, and the christening cere mony performed by Hiss Connibere. From the bow there was suspended a bottle of pure water covered with red, white and blue streamers and roses. Dashing the bottle in,fragments against the launch's bow. Miss Connibere named her the "Southern Cross." Cheers were given for the launch/and as she travell ed down the slip further cheers were given. She carried the Mission flag at tho masthead, and between Union Jacks at tho bow and stern, a long string of flags fluttered gaily* in the breeze. The collection was in aid of the Mis sions to Seamen and the Geelong Sailors' Rest.Reproduction of a photograph from a newspaper.Fujifilm / Quality Dry Photo papersouthern cross, motor boat, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, charles blunt, blunt boatbuilders, geelong

Cowes State School No. 1282 was situated where Museum & Civic Buildings now stand in Thompson Avenue. School was built in 1872 by Mr. R. Blaikie and helpers. Opened officially 12th October 1874. First bell of original school. On a calm day it could be heard at Rhyll 5 miles (8 kms) away.Iron or Bronze Bell painted black with suspension frame.local history, equipment, school bell, cowes, phillip island, cowes state school

Found in Second Hand Shop in Warrnambool by Mr. S. J. McFee and bought for $4.00Picture of racehorse "Wollomai" by Frederick Woodhouse. Bred & trained by John Cleeland of Phillip Island. Glass covered print. Plain wooden frame. Horse's winning races listed on display marker. Winner of Melbourne Cup 1875.local history, illustrations, prints, wollomai race horse, melbourne cup

As written on CertificateFramed Bravery Award to Arnie Brown from grateful recipients he'd saved from drowning. Illuminated hand painted in water colours and gold. Signed by Robert Anderson and James Douglas.Presented to Mr Arnie Brown as a token of grateful thankfulness and appreciation of his prompt action in rescuing us from drowning when the dinghy was upset at Cowes, Phillip Island, Western Port Bay, 27th February, 1921. Mr. James Douglas. Mr. Robert Anderson. [signed] Robert Anderson J. Douglaslocal history, documents, certificates, certificate, bravery award

Gilt framed oil painting of Hugh Millar. Seated, in wooden chair, left forearm and right elbow resting on chair arms. Mr Millar is dressed in black suit, white shirt with high collar, black cravat. He is clean shaven, reddish curly hair.

As the Port of Portland understands it (see letter), Mr John Francis arranged for this photograph enlargement (unframed), from Council funds, and it was loaned to the Port of Portland Authority Marine Social Club. The Marine Development arranged to have the photograph framed. For further detail talk to John Francis about photograph and the NWST Tug Crews (contact either Mr Bill Fellows or Ken Whistler) with regard to any notation they may wish for with respect to the photo and the frame.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives

Mr. E. Campbell owned item. Walter Thomas Henty, son of Stephen Henty, married Nancy Campbell, Aunt of Mr. E. Campbell.Small portrait of a man in a suit, one third portrait view. He has thick dark hair cut short at sides, full long beard and a moustache. Wearing a dark suit and white shirt. Mounted in an oval metal frame.mr e campbell

Black and white photograph, framed. Frame: moulded cream. a.) MR. R LOENG 91, MRS H MCDONALD 96, MR J. RUNDELL 102, MR. A MARTIN 92 b) no titleportrait photography

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Framed certificate under glass, white vellum, blue print. White wooden frame, gold decoration. Certificate of Appreciation - Syd Cuffe - Town Crier, Guest Speaker at the Forget-Me-Not Club #704, Anchorage, Alaska, Sept 10 1999Front: Signed by Secretary and President, birosyd cuffe, portland town crier

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Letter, framed, under glass. From City of Portland thanking Syd Cuffe as a member of Portland's 150th Anniversary Committee. Signed by Mayor, councillor and Town Clerk under the City seal. Frame wooden, painted black..portland 150th anniversary, syd cuffe, portland town crier

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85.  200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Framed certificate, under glass, white, black print, black and pale blue wooden frame, gilded. Presented to Syd Cuffe, by the Shire of Corio, 7th Nov 1992, in recognition of his participation in the National Town Criers Championship.Front: SIGNED BY Mayor, biro, faded Back: White sticker, red print, Framer's details

Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85.  200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Framed certificate, under glass, vellum, Victorian Tidy Towns, Keep Australia Beautiful logos, black wooden frame, wire hanger on back, framer's stamp. Awarded to Syd Cuffe, Certificate of Appreciation, 23 Victorian Tidy Towns Awards, not dated.Back: stamp, black, framer's details

Framed certificate under glass, cream, black print, frame gold painted wood. Presented to Mr. Syd Cuffe for his participation in the 5th National Town criers Championships in Maryborough Queensland 2 -5 Sept 1993, signed by Mayor and City Administrator.