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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ceremonial object - Church Bell, Before 1855
This artifact is a large brass bell. It was retrieved from the Schomberg wreck by local divers in the 1970s. Its location at the wreck site was described as "found on the west side towards the stern" the vessel remains lying on a north-south axis, with the bow pointing towards the shore as a result the bell was assessed from this position to have formed part of the cargo. The view that this was not a ship's bell belonging to the Schomberg is gained from two other 'Schomberg Bells' in the Flagstaff Hill collection, both of which have the vessel's name prominently etched into their outer surface. Additional indications indicate that this bell was not intended for maritime use due to the bell's rounded 'bell-curve' shape suggesting it was melodically tunable. Also the detailed basket-type fittings on the bell dome that would allow the bell to be suspended by ropes rather than just bolted to a yoke. The bell is currently on display at Flagstaff Hill, categorised as a church bell part of the Schomberg's cargo that was intended for use in a church within the Victorian colony. As the Colony of Victoria became more established, and its population expanded with the Gold Rush and other emigration from Britain, the demand for regular religious services and permanent church buildings also grew. We will never know if this bell was a specific order or part of an enterprising bell founder's consignment of general stock to a wholesale supplier in Melbourne. A cargo manifest for the Schomberg has unfortunately never been found. The shipwreck of the Schomberg is regarded as of significance to Victoria and is registered on the states Heritage list (S 612). The Schomberg wreck has great historical significance as a rare example of a mid 19th century large, fast clipper ship intended to transport cargo and passengers between England and Australia. The vessel that carried this bell represents the marine advances made in an attempt to break established sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill holds a noteworthy collection of artefacts from the Schomberg shipwreck. The collection as a whole is primarily significant because of the relationship the objects have archaeologically, not only to highlight the story of the Schomberg ship and later it's wrecking but have an important potential to interpret the story and progression of maritime shipping in the 19th century. The church bell has a standard bell-curve shape and is dull bronze in colour. A large brass bell, plain and without visible maker marks, but with traditionally intricate basket-type cast fittings for suspension from a yoke by a number of ropes or chains. Approximately 3/8 of the bell’s outer surface bears a thin layer of marine growth and limestone accretion, and there is some minor pitting and spots of light verdigris over the remainder. The bell mouth, or lip, is slightly compressed-in in two places. It was retrieved from the wreck of the Schomberg. None warrnambool, 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, brass bell, church bell -
Supreme Court of Victoria Library
Book, State Trials : Queen v Hayes, Queen v Joseph; proceedings of the trials of these informations in the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria, 1855
The transcript is of state significance, being one of the very few copies still in existence. Its connection with the Court and its presence in the library's collection enhances its significance.The transcript is of state significance, being one of the very few copies still in existence. Its connection with the Court and its presence in the library's collection enhances its significance.Leather Bound Book, with gold Library stampLibrary stamp reads "Library of the Supreme Court, Colony of Victoria). This volume is a "Copy of Mr Webb's shorthand notes of the proceedings on the trial of this information in the Supreme Court of Victoria, before His Honor Sir William a'Beckett, Chief Justice"eureka rebellion -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Daniel Rutter Long, Bridge over the Diamond near Eltham, Daniel Rutter Long, 1855
Daniel Rutter Long was born in England, after training as a pharmacist he, his wife and family emigrated to Port Phillip, Victoria in 1840. By 1843 he had his own chemist shop in Bourke Street, later erecting a well known pharmacy on the corner of Bourke and Exhibition streets. During the gold rush of the 1850s he purchased gold at the shop for shipment to a Quaker syndicate in London. Retiring from the business in 1857 Long took up painting, sometimes returning to his original profession. He painted hundreds of landscapes in other colonies as well as in Victoria. Long participated in local affairs and was one of the earliest members of the municipal council. Later he was elected mayor and instrumental in the in the erection of Prahran Town Hall. He was also a member of the Police Court Bench for many years. Daniel Long died at the age of eighty-three in 1886. (State Library of Victoria)This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 35mm B&W negativeshire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, bridge, daniel rutter long, diamond creek (creek), eltham, sepp -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Eugene Bellairs, Moorabool Creek, Parish of Kerrit-Bereet, 01/08/1855
Plan of the Moorabool Creek on the Melbourne Roadmoorabool, kerrit-bareet, moorabool creek, eugene bellairs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, KINGSLEY, Charles, heroes, or, Greek fairy tales for my children, 1855?
Labelled 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, HUME & SMOLLETT, history of England : from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the end of the reign of George II, 1854-1855
Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Koroit & District Historical Society
Penny Token - William Bateman Jun & Co Warrnambool 1855, Front, 1855
penny, penny token, token, william bateman, bateman -
Koroit & District Historical Society
Penny token - William Bateman Jun & Co Warrnambool 1855, Rear, 1855
penny, token, penny token, bateman, warrnambool -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1854, John Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne, Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1854. 1 July - 31 December, 1855
Used by Local Council.Green fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather spine and corners. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown and lettering on spine.Front: Presented to the Committee of the Portland Free Library by the Hon. George Turner, Commissioner of Customs, Melbourne. 6 June 1892. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1854. 1 July - 31 December, 1855
Faded green fabric over hard cardboard. Brown leather corners and spine edges.local courts, victorian government, government administration, gazette -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Seal, Warrnambool Road Board, Circa 1855
This item has historical significance, being the official seal of the Warrnambool Roads Board which existed 1854-1863. The Roads Board cleared tree stumps and built the early streets in Warrnambool, built and maintained all the early roads and bridges in the district.Small round brass seal with wooden handle. Handle has been carved from hardwood using a lathe. Seal has the words 'WARRNAMBOOL' and 'BOARD' arranged around the outer circumference of the seal and 'ROADS' across the diameter. These words are upper case, indented and reversed, in order to form a positive impression. warrnambool, shire of warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Macmillan & Co, A Treatise on the Differential Calculus and the Elements of the Integral Calculus, 1855
Since this book was donated to the Ballarat School of Mines after the retirement of Prof. Alfred Mica Smith it can be assumed it was originally part of his original collectionBrown, hard, cloth covered book of 403 pages. Written inside cover in black ink "James Barrett. Brighton. 1859." Stamped on inside front page in purple ink "Presented to the School of Mines Ballarat by Professor A. Mica Smith, 1926 Impressed into front page " H & C. Treacher booksellers and stationers Brighton"ballarat school of mines, mica smith, alfred mica smith, professor mica smith, james barratt, mathematics, calculus, library -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - LADIES BODICE, 1855-60
Ladies cream silk bodice with long sleeves. Deep Vshape at front neckline and drops to deep V shape at waistline. Silk double ruffle around neckline. Bodice is boned at centre front and two bones at either side of V neckline. Bones on either side of back opening. Back opening with small holes for lacing down each side. Lacing missing. Hook and eye at waist below back opening. Sleeves have 11 cm flared cuffs. Sleeves have two rows of satin ribbon and bows.costume, female, bodice -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WES HARRY COLLECTION: DONIZETTI'S LUCREZIA BORGIA, 1855
Booklet of 24 pages containing the score of ' Donizetti's lyric Tragedy of Lucrezia Borgia, Prima Donna -- Miss Catherine Hayes. Rendered into English by J. Wrey Mould, and now produced at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne. Musical Director and Conductor -- M. L. Lavenu. Printed and published by Wilson Mackinnon & Fairfax 'Argus' Mercantile Printing Office.entertainment, opera, donizetti, lucrezia borgia, catherine hayes, j. wrey mould, theatre royal melbourne, wilson mackinnon and fairfax, argus mercantile printing office -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Report, Improvement of the Port of Melbourne, Improvement of the Port of Melbourne, 11 Jun 1855
Improvement of the Port of Melbourne -report upon the various plans for the improvement of Port of Melbourne, January 1854 Ten page foolscap on blue paper bound together with thread; .report by Capt C Paisley, Appendix and Particulars of Works by the Colonial Engineer, Lieut. H. Amsinck, RNmelbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, piers and wharves, transport - railways, engineering - canals and drainage, port of melbourne, lieut h amsinck - colonial engineer, captain c paisley -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Administrative record - Minute Book, Inspectors, Borough of Sandridge, 1855
Borough of Sandridge - Inspectors Minute Book of comparisons from 1865. No 24 District 27 Victoria No 215local government - borough of sandridge -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopies, Relating to 50 Station Street, Port Melbourne, 1855 - 1990
Researched by David Thompson after receiving a query regarding this propertyPhotocopies of 30 A4 pages regarding property at 50 Station Street:various owners'certificates, titles etc.built environment - domestic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - LOCKWOOD, November 25th 1855
Map: Garden Allotments within the Town Reserve of Lockwood on the Bullock Creek. Parish plan (number 273 in map cupboard 1)map, bendigo, parish plan, lockwood, garden allotments, bullock creek -
Benalla Art Gallery
Pastel, Adelaide IRONSIDE, Louisa, c. 1855
Born: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1831; Lived and worked: Italy 1856-1867; Died: Rome, Italy 1867VictorianLedger Gift, 1985Oval brown background with profile portrait of figure depicting female with flowers in her hair and wearing white clothing. Stained timber frame.Recto: Signed and titled " Louisa" "A.G. Ironside" in grey pencil from l.l.c to l.r.c of composition; Not datedpastel, portrait, woman, flowers, wreath, shoulders -
Benalla Art Gallery
Print, Conrad MARTENS, View of Sydney. NSW, 1855
Born: London, England 1801; Arrived: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1835; Died: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1878ColonialBennett Bequest, 1999 Hand-coloured lithograph depicting industrial waterscape with rocky shoreline and ships and buildings in background. Black painted timber frame with off white arched window mount and gold brushed internal window edgeRecto: Not signed, not dated, not titled print, waterscape, sea, harbour, land, figures, boats, tress, sydney harbour, buildings -
Bendigo Art Gallery
Ceramic, UNKNOWN, (pair of tall vases), circa 1855
Mark on base, brush and brown underglaze colour "(Japanese character)". -
Clunes Museum
Book, WILLIAM CAMPBELL, THE CROWN LANDS OF AUSTRALIA, 1855
AN EXPOSITION OF THE LAND REGULATIONS AND THE CLAIMS AND GRIEVANCES OF THE CROWN TENANTSHARDBACK BROWN COVER. LEATHER BOUND WITH TITLE ON THE SPINE PRINTED IN GOLD. 192 PAGES. AUTHOR WILLIAM CAMPBELL.non-fictionAN EXPOSITION OF THE LAND REGULATIONS AND THE CLAIMS AND GRIEVANCES OF THE CROWN TENANTSmining, crown land tenants, emigration, gold mining -
Clunes Museum
Certificate - ILLUMINATED ADDRESS, TROEDEL AND COMPANY - ARTIST MELBOURNE, AUGUST 14 1855
ILLUMINATED ADDRESS. PRESENTED TO MR. ARTHUR BATSON FROM CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITAL. TREASURER FOR 14 YEARS AND OTHER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS. DATED 1885-14TH. AUGUST.WOODEN FRAMED HAND PAINTED ILLUMINATED ADDRESS. PRESENTED TO ARTHUR BATSON, TREASURER OF CLUNES HOSPITAL FOR 14 YEARS. DATED 14TH AUGUST 1885TO ARTHUR BATSON ESQ.local history, document, memorials and addresses., hospital -
Peterborough History Group
Booklet - Spencer Scott Sandilands gallery catalogue No 11, The Schomberg Galop (sheet music), Catalogue c 1980. Original sheet music written c 1855
Item number 17 in the catalogue is a reference to sheet music, a tune dedicated to Mrs Charles Schomberg. The original copy is located in the Australian National Maritime Museum.Although the original piece of sheet music is in the Australian National Maritime Museum, the catalogue makes reference to the unique sheet music and to Mrs Charles Schomberg. Of general interest.Catalogue of artworks with reference to a piece of illustrated sheet music The Schombergschomberg, charles schomberg, let her go to hell....., shipwrecks, shipwreck coast -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Historical maps and plans, 1855 1889
Copy of catalogue of historical maps and plans - Crown Lands DepartmentCopy of catalogue of historical maps and plans - Crown Lands DepartmentCopy of catalogue of historical maps and plans - Crown Lands Departmentmaps, historical maps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Site for Wesleyan Church, Nunawading, 1855
Photocopy of manuscript map showing names of landholders.Photocopy of manuscript map showing names of landholders. Note on verso: Plan of allotments in the City of Melbourne appropriated to the Wesleyans. Site for Wesleyan Church, Nunawading 1848 (Corner of Burwood and Elgar Roads - S of Burwood, W of Elgar)Photocopy of manuscript map showing names of landholders. churches, wesleyan church, burwood, burwood road, burwood, elgar road, burwood, maps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Sale Plan 38, 12/09/1855
Parish of Nunawading Sale Plan 38.Parish of Nunawading Sale Plan 38. Description of land is given with water supply. Surveyor C.Hodgkinson.Parish of Nunawading Sale Plan 38. parish of nunawading, hodgkinson, clement, water supply -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, First Land Sales in Nunawading, 1855
First land sales and prices in Nunawading.First land sales and prices in Nunawading.First land sales and prices in Nunawading.land sales, land subdivision, middleborough road, nunawading, koonung creek, canterbury road, whitehorse road, holland john, burrell charles, riley james, wilks joseph, springvale road, o'connor patrick, williams william, heading william, blood thomas, cook james, whitman fred, cook charles, kefford r, wilton edward, cousens james, riley patrick, lobb john, orr joseph, woods john, morton william, clisby william, polak nelson, tranter william -
Unions Ballarat
The Eureka Stockade (Don Woodward Collection), Carboni, Raffaello, 1855 (originally) 1980 (this edition)
An eyewitness account of the Eureka Stockade as told by Italian patriot, Raffaello Carboni. The book was written one year after the Stockade took place. The Eureka Stockade took place in Ballarat in 1854 and Carboni was a prominent leader of the diggers. He was tried for high treason, but acquitted by a Melbourne jury.History of Ballarat. Autobiographical interest - Carboni.Book; 181 pages. Front cover: white background; artistic impression of Eureka Stockade; black, blue and red lettering; authors' names and title.In green ink: various page numbers and the name "J. Chisholm".btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, carboni, raffaello, lalor, peter, eureka stockade, mining licences - ballarat, hayes, timothy, southern cross flag, gold mining - ballarat, eureka hotel, scobie, james, ballarat reform league, monster meeting - ballarat, humffray, john -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Document - Miner's Right issued to William Fittall, 06/1855
One of the first Miner's Rights issued after the Eureka Stockadewilliam fittall, miner's right