When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Blaine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her to be built for their fleet of passenger liners. At a cost of £43,103, the Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the quick clippers designed by North American Donald McKay. She was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built with diagonal planking of British oat with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury vessel was designed to transport emigrants to Melbourne in superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first class passengers. At the launch of Schomberg’s maiden voyage, her master Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, drunkenly predicted that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The winds were poor as Schomberg sailed across the equator, slowing her journey considerably. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand-spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers were able to disembark safely. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. After two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned.32 In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery.33 Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the Schomberg. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck. The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Heart shaped horse harness embellishment, brass, 2½" x 2¾". Has encrustation and verdigris. Heart is cracked around the outside. Bottom of heart shape missing. Recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, horse brass

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These cards were available at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Bundle of yellow business cards with black text; reverse has dates for 2019/2020eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These bookmarks were available at the market to advertise upcoming market dates. This collection contains dates for 1999, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Collection of bookmarks with black text and colour graphics; includes market dates.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

A short history of cinemas operating in Greensborough 1920s to 1970s. This is an excerpt from an earlier article by Dawn Bennetts.1 page, black and white text and imagecinemas, ashril theatre, greensborough picture theatres

Child's white gloves. Owned by Dawn Petts of Greenhills who wore these to Sunday School at St Katherine's St Helena in the 1960s.White gloves with floral embroidery and small beads along wrist."Made in Japan. 100% nylon"purses, handbags, st katherine's church st helena

A short story about Adams Cake Shop in Main Street Greensborough in the 1970s and some coincidences about a member of staff.Article, 1 p., illus.adams cake shop greensborough, glenice dyke, dawn petts, dawn bennetts

This booklet celebrates the 50 years since the founding of Briar Hill Primary School BH4341. Booklet given to Dawn by Principal of Briar Hill School when doing history of the school in 201122 pages printed on one side, text and illus. Photocopy.briar hill primary school

182 p.fictionst katherine's church st helena, dawn petts

254 p., illus.fictionst katherine's church st helena, dawn petts

School photograph of Grade 6, Briar Hill Primary School [BH4341] 1954. Names as written on copy: Back row left to right: Denise Epps, Jean?, Leila Chamberlain, Dawn, Meg, Joan?, Beverley Moss; middle row: Neville, Glenys Godwill, Judy?, Marcia?, Gwyneth?, Charlie Barnett; front row: Eddie Holmes, Anthony?, unknown, Andrew Ronald, Billy Boase.Black and white photograph printed on white card. Some names handwrittenbriar hill primary school

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These newsletters were distributed to market stall holders each month. Some editions missing.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Red folder containing 166 newsletters, mainly one page.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

Watsonia High School bag. Owned by Dawn Petts of Greenhills who attended Watsonia High from 1965-1970.Grey school bag with long strap. White binding on edges and zip closure.School motto on side of bag: "Watsonia. Nothing without labour."school uniform, school bags, dawn petts, watsonia high school

1 p. typescript, col. illustrationsnon-fictioneltham craft & produce market, markets, eltham

Record of film showings at various locations in Greensborough from 1921 to the current Hoyts multiplex cinema at Greensborough Plaza in 1995. This article is based on Dawn Bennetts' earlier article for GHS.4 p. photocopy, text and photographs, some in colour. Reprinted from Cinema Record, Issue 112, December 2021moving pictures, greensborough, ashril theatre, greensborough picture theatres, cinemas

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Yellow plastic board with green text.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Yellow plastic board with green text.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.White plastic board with red text."1997" written in pen on top right of postereltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.White plastic board with red text."1998" written in pen on top right of postereltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.White plastic board with blue text.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Yellow plastic board with green text.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Yellow plastic board with black text.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Yellow plastic board with green text.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Colour poster, laminated.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Colour poster, laminated.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These boards were displayed at the market to advertise upcoming market dates.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Colour poster, laminated.eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets

From left to right: Ione Georgie (Walsh), Audrey Morgan (Addison), Mavis Boardman, Dawn Burgess, Padre Lee's son, unknown on right. (names written on another copy of the photograph given by Marjorie Smith in 2001).Marjorie Smith (nee Fraser) was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild from 1952-1956. She donated some colours slide along with her memories of the LHLG after the Mission's appeal in 2001.picnic, seamen, camberwell branch, marjorie smith nee fraser, hlg

Val and Mailey Mallett have lived in Hurstbridge and Greensborough since 19573 p., black & white typescript, photographsgreensborough, mallett family

History of cinemas operating in Greensborough 1920s to 1960s.18 page folder, black and white text, newspaper clippingscinemas, ashril theatre, greensborough picture theatres

A branch of the large dressmaking and childrens' clothing manufacturer Latoof and Callil was established at Main Street Greensborough in June 1946. 2 p., printed in blue and black, photographslatoof and callil

Margaret O'Connor's recollections of living at 17 Greenhill Road Greensborough, where she has lived since 1954.2 p., col. photographgreenhill road greensborough, o'connor family