Glass floats are used in the fishing trade as a marker, such as for location of fishing nets.Float, (collection of 46) hollow, blown glass ball in knotted rope holder. Some are clear glass and some are coloured glass.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, float, glass float, fishing industry

Harpoon wooden handle, known as a Hand Lance or Killing Iron. Used to kill the whale after it was harpooned. Spliced piece of rope wound around spear head. Handle is tapered at throwing end and where handle joins metal spear.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, whaling, harpoon, fishing industry

Colour photograph of the deck of the fishing boat Minawie almost covered with a successful shot of school whiting, estimated as 70 bins. Taken at sea. Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, waterways

Sister ships for MinawieColour photograph of the fishing boats Mako and Yukon ready for launch, built by Pompie, Mordialloc, Victoria.fishing industry, boats and boating, ocean

Colour photograph of the recovery of the cruiser Idler which had been abandoned at seatopography, fishing industry, ocean, boats and boating

Colour photograph of the recovery of the cruiser Idler which had been abandoned at seatopography, fishing industry, ocean, boats and boating

This smock was hand sewn by Florence Kelly for her husband Reuben Kelly to be used as protective clothing when catching couta in Port Fairy 1948.Fishing industry from Queenscliffe to Port Fairy up to the 1950s /60s. A hand sewn fishermen's smock used by the maker's husband as protective clothing when fishing for couta.couta fishing, protective clothing, fishing industry, port fairy, fishermen's smock

Coastal Barometer No. 5 was installed on the Queenscliff pier in 1866. The purpose was to provide weather data to the Professional Fisherman. It was later installed in the slipway winch shed. Instrument is housed in a cast iron case.Only one left in existanceCoastal Barometer No. 5 was installed on the Queenscliff pier in 1866. The purpose was to provide weather data to the Professional Fisherman. It was later installed in the slipway winch shed. Instrument is housed in a cast iron case.Instrument: J Grimaldi, Case: Langlands Broscoastal barometer, queenscliffe, fishing industry

Eastern wharf colloquially known as 'Harbecks Wharf' and 'The Scallop Wharf'|One other copy same sizeBlack and white photograph of fishing boats moored at the eastern wharf. The wharf has a clutter of vehicles, a crane, ladder, fishing nets and onlookers. In left background the tops of the Great War Memorial cypress trees, right background the footbridge is seen. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Fish Wharves Lakes Entrance fishing industry, waterfront, boats and boating, transport, memorials

Black and white photograph of the eastern wharf, showing many fishing vessels moored at jetty, variously known as Harbecks Wharf and Scallop Wharf. Two sheds and fuel shed, motorbike, fishing nets and people on the jetty. Tops of War Memorial cypress trees, Cunninghame Arm Footbridge in background. Lakes Entrance Victoria fishing industry, waterfront, boats and boating, memorials

Mary Mitchelson on the deck of the 'Mary M'"after sorting hundred and sixty boxes of fish from a single shot at Club Corner Lakes Entrance Victoria. Other information received from Mitchelson family that the boat is the Mary MColour photograph showing Mary Mitchelson on the deck of the 'Mary M''- after sorting hundred and sixty boxes of fish from a single shot at Club Corner Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, women, boats and boating

fishing boat Christa Leanne ex Allied Fisheries built by Tamar Engineering c 1982 scalloped in Tasmania waters then Lakes Entrance c 1988 prawn trawling Owner Steve Andcon went to TriaBunna c 2002 Bass StraitColour photograph of fishing boat Christa Leanne ex Allied Fisheries built by Tamar Engineering c 1982 scalloped in Tasmania waters then Lakes Entrance c 1988 prawn trawling Owner Steve Andcon went to TriaBunna c 2002 Bass Straitfishing industry, businesses

Western Wharf of three fishing boats and a catamaran L to R Georgianna Jimmy Peters scallops then became Rebecca sold to present owners, Perelandra Synergy, Christine Clair Graeme Cottee, Bass Trek Rig tendor Dean Jacobi Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph taken at Western Wharf of three fishing boats and a catamaran L to R Georgianna Jimmy Peters scallops then became Rebecca sold to present owners, Perelandra Synergy, Christine Clair Graeme Cottee, Bass Trek Rig tendor Dean Jacobi Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry

Second photograph of two men at fish pensBlack and white photograph of fishermen handling a large net full of fish at the fish pens in the lake inside the western side of the entrance. Two other men on the jetty watching activity, Kalimna Hill in the distance. Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, waterways, fences

Black and white photograph of group of people on a boat at fish pens, one man standing on the fence of fish pen. Jemmys Point and Kalimna in background. Lakes Entrance VictoriaFish Pensfishing industry, waterways

Black and white photograph of fishermen at fish pens. Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, waterways, jetties, occupation, fish

Black and white photograph showing fishermen at fish pens. Shows ten men on beach beside fence, 2 or 3 large sharks on beach, spaniel dog on beach. Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating, fish, waterways

John Guillot, fisherman back in port after skipping Cheryl Anne with John Kerin Minister for Primary Industry and Energy on board and getting stuck on the bar for half an hour Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of John Guillot, fisherman back in port after skippering Cheryl Anne with John Kerin Minister for Primary Industry and Energy on board and getting stuck on the bar for half an hour Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating, politicians

Peter McGauren MHR unveiling a plaque to mark the opening of the Fishermens Gear Store with Peter Clark LEF Coop Board Chaiman Carpenter Street Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Peter McGauren MHR unveiling a plaque to mark the opening of the Fishermens Gear Store with Peter Clark LEF Coop Board Chaiman Carpenter Street Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, politicians, buildings

John Kerin Minister of Primary Industry and Energy after returning safely from a trip to sea on the Cheryl Anne and being stuck on the Bar for half an hour Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of John Kerin Minister of Primary Industry and Energy after returning safely from a trip to sea on the Cheryl Anne and being stuck on the Bar for half an hour Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, people, politicians

two men, StephenNoden and Lester Arnold, at the Fishing Co op where fish are unloaded from boats weighed iced and packed for transport and sale Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing two men at the Fishing Co op where fish are unloaded from boats weighed iced and packed for transport and sale Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, people, factory

Geoffrey Hayes fisherman of the Spitfire standing beside ropes and nets on a trailer taken at Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Geoffrey Hayes fisherman of the Spitfire standing beside ropes and nets on a trailer taken at Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating, wharfs

Scallop fishermen crews and boats at Eastern Wharf. The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance VictoriaAlso a black and white photograph showing scallop boats at the jetty Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance during the Scallop War while owners hold out for improved prices July 1996 number 04146.1 size 11 x 15.5 cmBlack and white photograph showing scallop fishermen crews and boats at Eastern Wharf. The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, people, businesses

Scallop splitters at Tru Blu Seafoods which employ up to forty five people Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also another black and white photograph of five scallop splitters at Tru Blu Seafoods number 04145.1 size 8.5 x 12 cmBlack and white photograph of scallop splitters at Tru Blu Seafoods which employ up to forty five people Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating, businesses

Black and white photograph of David and Jock Carstairs icing and boxing fish on a wharf Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, fishing industry

Black and white photograph showing Bruce Plugger Carstairs being interviewed by Melinda Collis of Victoria TV Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, genealogy