Extract of Victoria As I Found It. "Brown on Pleasant Creek" By Henry Brown. Photocopied at the Public Library MelbourneLight Blue Plastic Cover with clear cutout and white paper insert with Black Print"Brown on Pleasant Creek" from "Victoria as I Found It" By Henry Brown Published London 1862stawell gold

This nameplate was attached to the steel steamer Matthew Flinders I, a Suction Hopper Dredge used for pumping up sit and sanding from seabeds. It was donated by the Marine Engineer, Neville Dodds, from Ports and Harbours, from the Matthew Flinders I. The Matthew Flinders was constructed by Morts Dock & Engineering Coy. Ltd in Sydney, New South Wales. Identified as Ship No. 40, the dredge had twin screw engines that were made in Sydney. Its gross tonnage was 1180. It was launched on July 15th, 1916, and registered in 1917 at the Port of Melbourne by the owner, the Department of Public Works in Victoria. Unlike bucket dredges, the Matthew Flinders did not use permanent moorings but instead had bow and stern anchors. It travelled forward on the bow anchor, taking up a strip of even-depth wilt from the bed below. A local newspaper noted that the Matthew Flinders has many advantages that were especially useful for its work at Warrnambool. Warrnambool Harbour had been experiencing silting and sanding for many years. The problem continued even after the construction of the Breakwater in 1890, which was overseen by New Zealand engineer Arthur Dudley Dobson. Melbourne’s Department of Ports and Harbours sent the new Matthew Flinders to dredge the heavy silting in the Warrnambool Harbour in May 1919. This work was previously done by the smaller dredge, the Pioneer. However, after a month of work, the Matthew Flinders was returned to Melbourne for alterations to make it suitable for work in the heavy seas it experienced at Warrnambool. Both dredges were sent up from Melbourne when required over the years to periodically attend to the silting in the Harbour, but the Matthew Flinders was preferred because of its efficiency. It was still dredging the Harbour even in July 1938. The ship’s original master was J G Rosney. In February 1922 Percy Taylor from Ports and Harbours joined the Matthew Flinders as a Mate. 1923 the master in charge was Captain Dunbar. In August 1926 Percy Taylor was appointed as her Master and was later transferred to the Pioneer as Master in 1933. 1930 the dredges were no longer required as the Harbour was no longer suitable as a port. However, one source notes that the Matthew Flinders was still dredging the Harbour in 1938.This nameplate is significant for its association with the suction hopper dredge Matthew Flinders I, which was used to remove the build-up of silt and sand from the Warrnambool Harbour, allowing shipping activities to continue to operate in the Port of Warrnambool. The nameplate identifies the vessel and shows that it was built in Australia in the early 20th century for use within Australia. The need for dredging in the Warrnambool Harbour was a serious and ongoing problem, as silting continued to happen after a series of measures were taken to try and resolve the issue. Eventually, the Harbour could no longer function successfully as a port.Brass nameplate, rectangular with cut-away corners and moulded text, mounted with screws on timber. The plate is from a vessel, the dredge Matthew Flinders I, ship no. 40, built by Morts Dock & Engineering Coy Ltd in Sydney, and registered in 1917. A small rectangular engraved plaque below the nameplate gives further details of the ship and the donor.On nameplate: "MORTS DOCK / & / ENGINEERING COY. LTD. / SHIP BUILDERS / SYDNEY 1917 / SHIP NO 40" On small plaque: "Donated by / NEVILLE DODDS / PORTS & HARBOURS / MARINE ENGINEER / EX "MATTHEW FLINDERS I"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, dredge, mathew flinders i, steel steam ship, twin screw engines, nsw, state of victoria, suction hopper, public works melbourne, warrnambool harbour, lady bay, sanding, silting, breakwater, morts dock & engineering co ltd, captain dunbar, ship no. 40, niville dodds, ports & harbours, marine engineer, marine technology, ship relic, percy taylor, matthew flinders, pioneer

PRIVATE NORMAN VERREL LONG , No 591, 23rd Battalion, Killed in Action, August 16, 1916 in France.Memorabilia - framed story of a soldier, in colour, using memorabilia of the soldier and his life. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.NORMAN V. LONGframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk

Bronze sculpture of George V in Sturt Street Ballarat.ballarat, heritage, statue, king george v, sturt street, sturt street gardens

"M-V TRIMMER" metal shearing cutter with three points."M-V TRIMMER" metal shearing cutter.M-V TRIMMERshearing

This type of wrench or spanner was used as a service tool for H. V. McKay Pty. Ltd. manufactured agricultural machinery. This specific tool belonged to Albert (Bert) Montgomery of 11 Kamarooka St, Albion. Bert Montgomery was born in Sunshine and in 1910 was apprenticed as a carpenter with Sunshine Harvester Works, where he worked as a wood machinist. On 19 August 1914, while still an apprentice, he enlisted in the First AIF. He left McKay's and started business as a builder probably just prior to WW2. After the war he joined the Shire of Braybrook as Assistant Building Surveyor until he retired. In 1962 Bert and his friend Jack Causon (proprietor of an Anderson Road second hand store that previously was Les James grocery) were on a fishing trip to Lake Tooliorook (aka Ettrick) near Lismore, Victoria. Their boat capsized and both fishermen were drowned. Bert was a Past President of Sunshine RSL and at that time it was reported that his funeral was the largest that Sunshine had seen. The information about Bert Montgomery was supplied by a Committee member of the Sunshine & District Historical Society Inc. who spoke to Montgomery's daughter, who also donated the tool. This tool serves as a reminder of the large H. V. McKay agricultural manufacturing works that once existed in Sunshine. The tool is associated with the works, and the design is significant enough for images of the tool to be used in an artistic mural, which is painted on the Eastern Pillar of the new H. V. McKay Footbridge in Sunshine, Victoria 3020.Curved double ended rusty cast iron wrench with 4 open slots plus 2 closed slots'H V McKAY' on one side and 'D324' on the reverse sideh. v. mckay pty. ltd, d324, d324 wrench, d324 spanner, agricultural spanner, antique wrench, agricultural tool, albert montgomery, jack causon, lake tooliorook

Cardboard model, fold up of a V Line: .1 - N Class Model in V Line colours with details of the locomotive underneath. Artwork by V/L Graphic Design. .2 - BN class air conditioned car.trams, tramways, models, railway vehicle manufacture, railways

Lt-Col Couche was Commanding Officer of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from 1962 to 1964One of a collection of portraits of former Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed oil painting of Lt-Col R V Couche MBEportrait, couche

King George the Fifth at the time of his coronation. Colour photograph of the King George V statue in Sturt Street, Ballarat.king george v, royalty, statues, sturt steet gardents, ballarat

A press release from Melbourne Legacy in 1975 which relates the story of a junior legatee becoming a lawyer. The information was intended to be used by press and magazines etc. The junior legatee had been a double orphan with his father dying in 1965 and his mother some years earlier. He came from the country to Melbourne for educational purposes and contacted Legacy. Although at 19 he was older than most children Legacy help he turned to them as the next best thing as parents. He had an ambition to be a lawyer but lack the means and backing to go to University. Legacy assigned a Legatee to look after him. They two established a strong 'father and son' relationship. Legacy further agreed to pay his tuition fees at University in 1968 and assist with a living allowance. His results were so good he earned a government Scholarship in 1969, and Legacy provided books and living costs. The faith in the boy's determination paid off and he completed his final examinations with outstanding results and first class honour.A record of how Legacy promoted their work in the 1970s.Pink foolscap page x 2 with black type of a press release in 1975.Title 'How indebted I am to Legacy fo rate financial and moral aid I have received.'press release, promotion, case studies

Very stained grey cloth bound hardcover New Algebra for Schools Parts, 1 and 2 with Appendix and Answers by Clement V. Durell, M.A. Included in the book is a Correspondence School Secondary Section Terminal Report no. 1299 for Lance Sebire 1st test 1st Year 1940. It is signed by his parent, Thomas Sebire.328p. plus Appendix 66p.non-fictionThis is an Algebra textbook for secondary students with an Appendix at the back with Answers along with Supplementary Exercises and tests. Included are illustrations, diagrams and charts. The cover is badly ink stained, loose pages with pencil markings are visible throughout.mathematics, textbooks, algebra

The Heliograph MkV is a fascinating piece of historical surveying and communications equipment. It was primarily used for visual signaling by reflecting sunlight with a mirror to send coded messages over long distances. This method was primarily useful in remote areas where other forms of communication were not available. The MkV model, specifically, was widely used by the British Army and other military forces from around 1906 until the mid 1960s. It remained in use with the Australian Army Survey Corps until the mid 1980s. The device typically included a 5 - inch mirror and was often mounted on a tripod for stability. Initially the instrument was used to communicate between survey stations using Morse code to coordinate their activities. Later when better forms of communication were available they were used for precise angle alignment where the sunlight reflection from the mirror was targeted between the survey stations to give very accurate results. The MkV was relatively light weight and portable, making it ideal for use in the field. It could be setup and adjusted quickly. The heliograph had an adjustable mirror that could be tilted to reflect sunlight towards a distant receiver. Surveyors could align the mirror using a sighting device. Whilst it was primarily used by the Military it was also used in civil surveying particularly in the remote areas of Australia. This instrument was used as a training aid to help teach surveyors at the Royal Australian Survey Corps School of Military Survey. Catalog item No 2009 is a tripod that was used to mount the Heliograph whilst being used for surveying.A Heliograph containing two mirrors with brass surrounds mounted on a wooden board as a Training Aid. Item has additional parts attached to the base board."Heliograph Mk V Training Aid"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Report - 114 pages, photocopied from an original, black comb bound with front clear plastic cover and rear mania cover titled "Melbourne Cable Tramways - General Report on their Construction Operation and Maintenance", prepared by I. Macmeikan - Assistant Superintendent Cable workshops 1920 - 1930 and Manager Preston Workshops 1951 - 1956. Has details of the construction of the system, car depots, car workings and maintenance, power houses or winding houses or engine houses, route colours, parts for the trams, grip mechanisms and its operations including the actual calculations for their operation. Published by the MMTB.trams, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, grip tram, winding houses, operations

Used to brand all sheep coming into Victoria from interstate to be sold. Made by the carpenter at Strachans around the year 1930 when it was compulsory for all sheep purchased at sales for interstate destinations to be branded with the letter V. The brand and fluid for many many miles travelled to sheep sales in the Western District where Strachans operated (from donation form).Wooden brand in the shape of a 'V'.V

M-V TRIMMER No. 2 metal shearing comb with ten points.M-V TRIMMER No. 2 metal shearing comb.No. 2/ M-V TRIMMERshearing

Wooden shoes are / have been widely used in North-Western Europe (Scandinavia, parts of Germany, UK, The Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France). The models vary from a wooden sole and toe covering (Scandinavia, UK, Northern France) to a complete cover of the whole foot (The Netherlands and parts of Belgium). They are mostly made from poplar wood, but occasionally also from other softwoods like willow. The clogs' finish varies from plain wood or carved wood to varnished or painted versions, often with decorations. Nowadays special models are made for tourists with pictures of Dutch landscapes, tulips or windmills.Although wooden shoes are also used in other countries, the full foot covering model has become one of the symbols of the Netherlands, like the tulips and the old style houses in towns like Amsterdam.Pair of male size wooden clogs - completely covering feet, finished with clear varnish and shoe lace like decorations.Brand indication V Z clog and size 43/44 = 28 1/2cm - Shoe laces like decorations.wooden shoes holland dutch traditional clothing

Ticket - V/Line and The Met "60 Plus" - printed dark blue - both sides - paste board - Edmondson style, with both the V/Line and The Met (arrowhead) logos on the front of the ticket. Ticket number B50330, date stamped 25 June 1990? (the last digit is not complete). On rear are conditions of travel, issued in conjunction with a V/Line Off Peak ticket and available on all Met services.trams, tramways, tickets, v/line, melbourne, 60 plus

Victor Raymond Hicks (11/8/1903–19/11/1995) born at Ballarat. Trained at Otira and accepted as candidate for the ministry in 1927. Ordained 1934. Married Lillian Harvey, 4 children. Appointments to Mitiamo, Matimuk, Woomelang, Wodonga, Kerang, Springvale, Brunswick, North Fitzroy, Geelong West, Kyneton and Brown Hill (Ballarat). Chaplaincy in WW2 and at Box Hill hospital. The article about the Mitiamo church: "Fifty years ago the Rev. Raymond Hicks was minister at Mitiamo as it celebrated its Golden Jubilee. He returned for the centenary this year and powerfully preached on 'Lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes' (Isaiah 54:2). He spoke of the great need of the church today to have a passion to lead men and women to Christ. Also sharing in the service were the Rev. Ray Scholl, a Mitiamo member before entering the ministry, and present minister, the Rev. M. Thalheimer. The centenary weekend began with an old fashioned tea meeting and concert. The Sunday school hall housed a comprehensive display of photos and historical records dating back to the Bible Christian days of 1884. Mrs Thirza Phelan has researched and written the church history. FOOTNOTE: The first minister, Mitiamo's the Rev. Daniel Daley, preached at the Golden Jubilee service—Mr Hicks has followed an ancient tradition."Colour photograph of Rev. V. Raymond Hicks standing outside the front of a wooden church porch.C&N identification.rev raymond hicks, home missionary, methodist ministry, otira

There are three slightly differing sets of names for this group on file at LDHS. Combined list as follows: Back row: Jack (or Fred) Fanning, Frank (or Jack) Jack Fletcher, Stan Nicholls ( or Nicol), Cyb (Syb) Francis, Ivan Grigg, Hughie McDonald. Centre row: Violet Shepherd, Bertha Cluff, Ida Nelson, Margo Esperson or Brenda Megee, Esther Cluff, Sheila Culliver, Nella Fitridge, Alma Moodie, June (or Lily) Bromwich, Mildred (Biddy) Shepherd, Eileen (Eily) Barr. Front row: Alwyn Roberts, Norman Cornish, Alan McDonald, Frank (or Stan) Bromwich, John (Jack) Ryan, Lionel Francis, Ron (or Keith) Stratton, Geoff Megee, Gilbert (or Malcolm) Shields, Ken Allan.Black and white copy of photograph showing pupils in grades V-VIII at Linton State School in 1936.linton state school no. 880, jack (or fred) fanning, frank (or jack) jack fletcher, stan nicholls ( or nicol), cyb (syb) francis, ivan grigg, hughie mcdonald, violet shepherd, bertha cluff, ida nelson, margo esperson, brenda megee, esther cluff, sheila culliver, nella fitridge, alma moodie, june (or lily) bromwich, mildred (biddy) shepherd, eileen (eily) barr, alwyn roberts, norman cornish, alan mcdonald, frank (or stan) bromwich, john (jack) ryan, lionel francis, ron (or keith) stratton, geoff megee, gilbert (or malcolm) shields, ken allan

Pte McCarthy Oscar 6623 14th Btn 18.12.16 KIA 11.4.17 - Field France - Victory Medal - recd 27.3.23 - Box believed to have contained British War Medal - 1914-18 Star - Boxes (2) - which would have each contained a medal awarded to Pte McCarthy - posthumously6623/ Pte. O. McCarthy/14 Bn. A. I. F./ 42989/Decd. & 6623/ Pte. O. McCarthy/ 14/Btn. A. I. F./ 43468/ Decd.

School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityTyped letter from Hugh V. McKay Sunshine Harvester Works to F.J. Martell School of Mines Ballarath.v mckay, f.j. martell, school of mines ballarat, sunshine harvestor works, signet extra strong watermark, letterhead