The Display Board of Konts was handmade in Kings Lynn, Devon, England, by Tom Long DSM, who is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. This display board shows the knots and joins used in ropework performed by a sailmaker and other skilled ropeworkers. It demonstrates the uses of some of the knots, such as for knobs and handles, suspending lengths of wood, reinforcing spliced rope and even for decorative work. The sailmakers travelling as part of the ship’s crew stored their tool kit in a canvas ditty bag. It contained needles, awls, a sailmaker’s leather palmed glove with a heavily reinforced palm - a shuttle to mend and make nets, fids, knives, mallets, brushes, rulers, and rope gauges. Sailmakers used their ropework and knot-making skills for various purposes and chose the type of rope fibre for its particular properties. For example, Italian hemp rope was preferred for the light line used in shore-to-ship rescues because it was lightweight, not easily knotted, and absorbed less water. A supply of various types of rope was a commodity on board a ship and on land in the new colonies. It was flexible, easily stored, and could be worked to create an endless variety of objects on its own or with other materials like wood. An example is a simple rope ladder. Lengths could be combined to make various thicknesses and pieces could be skilfully joined together by splicing. The importance of knots in seafaring cannot be overestimated. When ships relied on only the wind for power and speed, there were a huge number of various ropes in use, particularly with regard to the sails and rigging. Seafarers would be judged on their ability to tie knots speedily and correctly. A mounted display of authentic seaman's knots is on a board covered in blue fabric. Various rope grades and fibres were used to work numerous knots and splices. Some of the uses are familiar, such as the toggle, the pineapple knot, and the Turk’s head. A selection of rope grades and fibres were used to work numerous knots and splices. Some of the uses are familiar, such as the toggle, the pineapple knot, and the Turk’s head. The name or purpose of the knot is on the label below it. Labels below each knot give its name or use.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, knot display, knot making, ropework, marine technology, sailmaker's work, sailor's knots, ship's rigging, seamen's knots, handmade, rope craft, knots, splices

This photograph was paired with image 03733 for display Lakes Entrance 150 years 1858 to 2008 held October 2008. Lake Tyers Beach originally known as Cross's Landing.Colour photograph of Lake Tyers taken from the car park below the Water Wheel Tavern looking N.E. showing waters of lake against steep shore Lake Tyers Victoriaocean, topography

Chris Daniel of Red Bluff Board riders on top of a wave, Lake Tyers VictoriaColour photograph showing Chris Daniel of Red Bluff Board riders on top of a wave, Lake Tyers Victoriasports, surfing, clubs

Note on back to Miss Barber from Betty saying she asked Mrs Blay about accommodation etc. Also another postcard 03833.2 to a Clarence Pawsey dated 18.3.1918Sepia toned postcard showing Albert Park Guest House consisting of bedroom wing on left and detached kitchen dining wing on right, verandah across front of building with two deck chairs and bench on verandah, man and lady standing and lady sitting on bench. Extensive paths and garden in front, glimpses of other buildings at back. Two water tanks at left one round galvanized and one square, trees behind building. Lake Tyers VictoriaAlbert Park Lake Tyers Victoriawaterways, topography, guesthouses

Site was important during tourism era of the 1880's to 1940's, when coachloads of passengers transferred to trips around Lake Tyers and up to Nowa Nowa. Also known as Bulmer's Landing.A colour photograph of the former tourist landing on Lake Tyers, showing remnant piles of a jetty, calm waters of lake and a high tree covered bank opposed the low jetty shore. Lake Tyers Beachtopography, waterways, landing

Unidentified children, photograph taken at Lake Tyers Aboriginal Station.Small format black and white photograph four small children, one in pram, church building in background. Lakes Tyers Victoriaaboriginals, lake tyers

working on refurbishing of Bunga Oil Bore site Lake Bunga VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Lake Tyers Beach Progress Association members Doug Coole, Herbie Weinzierl, John Wilson, Geoff Morgan. Plus a second photoclubs, social history

accepting coffee mugs from CWA Toorloo Arm VictoriaBlack and white photograph of members of Lake Tyers Fire Brigade and CWA Toorloo Arm Victoria. Also a colour photograph of volunteers cleaning up at Toorloo Arm Hall fire brigade, clubs

Aboriginal Elder Ron Edwards taken during an interview shortly before his death Lake Tyers Victoria. Ron Edwards was on the Lake Tyers football team his best score was kicking 43 goals for 55 shots on 26 August 1950Black and white photograph of Aboriginal Elder Ron Edwards taken during an interview shortly before his death Lake Tyers Victoriaaboriginals, people, aboriginal history

Marlene Battista and Debbie Gray with two children Lake Tyers VictoriaColour photograph of sandcastle competition at Red Bluff showing Judges Marlene Battista and Debbie Gray with two children Lake Tyers Victoriasports, surf lifesaving, clubs

Emma Gray Kristy and Simon Watson Red Bluff Lake Tyers Beach VictoriaColour photograph of three children at the Sandcastle competition Emma Gray Kristy and Simon Watson Red Bluff Lake Tyers Beach Victoriasports, competitions, clubs, surf lifesaving

Gymea Finn at three months with Vanessa King at Baby Show Bung Yarnda Lake Tyers VictoriaColour photograph of baby Gymea Finn at three months with Vanessa King at Baby Show Bung Yarnda Lake Tyers Victoriaaboriginals, people, events

Also a black and white photograph of tourist launch on Lake Tyers number 03824.1 size 10 x 15 cm photograph dark with damage crease showingBlack and white photograph of two tourist launches and three rowing boats at the landing at Lake Tyers Victoriaboats and boating, forest, waterways

Red Bluff Board riders Senior Champion Phil McEntee with Jason Thomas Lake Tyers Beach VictoriaColour photograph of Red Bluff Board riders Senior Champion Phil McEntee with Jason Thomas Lake Tyers Beach Victoriasports, surfing, clubs

Black and white photograph showing Herbie Weinzerl, Edith Juillerat and Doly Coole of Lake Tyers Beach with Anne Canterbury and Bill Hair of Keep Australia Beautiful Council at the Southeast Regions presentation at Rosedale Victoriaenvironment, volunteering, groups

Also another black and white photograph of wedding party at door of St Johns church Lake Tyers Aboriginal Station number 04115.1 size 6 x 8.5 cmwedding group, named are Con Edwards Regena Harrison Laurie Moffatt at Aboriginal Station Lake Tyers Victoria. Also another black and white photograph of wedding party at door of St Johns church Lake Tyers Aboriginal Station number 04115.1 size 6 x 8.5 cmBlack and white laser copy photograph of wedding group, named are Con Edwards Regena Harrison Laurie Moffatt at Aboriginal Station Lake Tyers Victoria. Also 2 other black and white photographs of wedding party Lake Tyers Aboriginal Station number 04115.1 size 6 x 8.5 cm and 04115.2aboriginals, clothing, aboriginal history

Red Bluff board riders Junior Award showing Simon Renehan donated and presented by Johnny Daniel Lakes Tyers Beach VictoriaColour photograph of Red Bluff board riders Junior Award showing Simon Renehan donated and presented by Johnny Daniel Lakes Tyers Beach Victoriarecreation, people, surfing, clubs

Nowa Nowa is located in Victoria on the Princes Highway between Lakes Entrance & Orbost. Tall eucalypts stand guard as you drive into this small village.The fresh waters of Boggy Creek and the tidal waters of Lake Tyers meet here. In the past its history was of logging. Black and white post card showing a lady in long skirt standing on the banks of a river with Australian eucalypts (gum tress) in the background and reflected in the water. nowa nowa, lake tyers, trees, river

Vessel wrecked 12 March 1985 near Lake Tyers BeachColour photograph of the remains of the fishing boat Mary Bernadette, these remains are usually covered with sand, exposed from time to time. Photograph taken from fishing boat offshore. Lake Tyers Beach Victoriashipwrecks, fishing industry

Red Bluff board riders competition showing umpire Peter Turtle Stewart on left and Tom Willis on right Lake Tyers VictoriaColour photograph taken at Red Bluff board riders competition showing umpire Peter Turtle Stewart on left and Tom Willis on right Lake Tyers Victoriasports, surfing, clubs, recreation

Red Bluff Board riders Derek O'Neill Trophy for most improved Junior Addison Thomas presented by Pete Svetlik Lake Tyers Beach VictoriaColour photograph of Red Bluff Board riders Derek O'Neill Trophy for most improved Junior Addison Thomas presented by Pete Svetlik Lake Tyers Beach Victoriapeople, recreation, surfing, clubs

In the late 19th century in the Orbost area roads were just bush tracks which generally were unsuitable for any type of vehicular traffic so were traversed mainly by horseback. As the settlement grew, a weekly mail service from Cunninghame (Lakes Entrance) was estab-lished. The settlers had to carry the mail for three months and each took a turn as mailman during that time. The first coach was driven by Mr Alex Hall. Eventually a daily mail service was set up and many drivers included B. Sutherland, W. Middleton, Jonson Bros., J. Mitchell, F. Newport, J. Geddes, A. Coulson, Bert Cessor, H. Weekes and A. Barthile. (info. from Newletter August 2007) This photograph is one of A. Coulson’s Coach crossing the Sand Bar at Lake Tyers.This is a pictorial record of very early transport in East Gippsland.A very faded small postcard / photograph of a horse and cart crossing a beach.on front in black writing - " Crossing at Lake Tyers" on back - "A Coulson"lake-tyers transport coulson-coaches

Red Bluff Board riders Champions Brendon Matthews bodyguard, Daniel Costigan Open, Simon Renehan Junior, Phil McEntree Senior Lake Tyers VictoriaColour photograph of Red Bluff Board riders Champions Brendon Matthews bodyguard, Daniel Costigan Open, Simon Renehan Junior, Phil McEntree Senior Lake Tyers Victoriasports, surfing, clubs, recreation