Wendy Barrie's memories of Apollo Bay The camping trips were a yearly event after the harvest had finished. The trip down to the beach was a much-anticipated event heading out through Parwan and to Geelong leaving behind the hot and dusty plains and our parents relieved to have the hard work of harvesting left behind. The Otways in the distance were reached with great anticipation, Mum in the car and Dad in the Truck ahead of us anxiously winding through the narrow roads and negotiating the hairpin bends and breathing in the cool fresh air of the forest, and keeping an eye out of the log trucks that might come sweeping the corner. The tree ferns with their dripping moisture and the giant trees and the unmistakeable small of the eucalypts. Great excitement was when we caught our first view of the sea from the highest point of the road and then is was the cautious drive the sea level to the sight of the blue ocean with the white of the waves crashing on the rocks and the pristine sand. The water from the Wild Dog and Skenes creek trickling onto the ocean. The tree ferns with their dripping moisture and the giant trees and the unmistakeable smell of the eucalypts. The return journey was usually taken on the Great Ocean Road, it was considered safer to be on the inside of the road. In the early days it was very narrow and passing oncoming cars was taken very cautiously. Landslides and floods sometimes meant we would take the inland route. One year the bridges were washed away and bailey bridges were erected to keep the road open. Rock falls off the cliffs were common Stops on the way home gave us our last chance for our feet in the sand and a swim in the ocean. By the time we reached the hill at Angle Sea the vast blue ocean was behind us and we trekked back through Geelong- Bacchus road and the plains of stubble and the dry grass, and sometimes evidence of burnt patches from a bush fire. The closest we came to a pool at home was the concrete sheep trough at the gate to the work sheds. It was filled with bore water pumped from the nearby windmill. Edna, Bon and their family members at their camp site in Apollo Baylocal identities

Requisitioned by the RAN on 11.10.39 and outfitted as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. Commissioned 12.12.39 and Decommissioned 6.12.47 and refitted back to original use. Battle Honours, Indian Ocean 1941-42, Pacific 1942-45, New Guinea 1944, Leyte Gulf 1944, Lingayen Gulf 1945, Borneo 1945. Framed photo of "H.M.A.S. Manoora" Black and white photo of full length of ship. Sydney Harbour Bridge is in the background. The frame has stylised branch and leaves. Heavily printed over with cream paint.Marked on rear of frame, "L. SCHILLING" On front states HMAS MANOORA, armed merchant cruiser. 1939 - 1945.photography, hmas ran

Set of extensive tour notes issued to participants of Intra Express tour of Melbourne and other Victorian tram systems during Septemer 2010. Contains notes on the Melbourne tram system, Puffing Billy, Great Ocean Road to Portland, Ballarat, Bendigo and Bylands. Contains timetables, notes and timetables. Yields information about the Intra Express tour to Victoria during 2010.Document - approx 50 A4 pages loose within a purple coloured file folder.tours, tour notes, intra express, tramways

Four photos on a page from an albumLast view of Australia off Albany W.A. coast line of transport of a.i.f. 1st nov 1914 ... going along line of transport indian ocean nov 1914 crossing the equator - " ... neptune visit" nov 1914 Before dipping commenced on crossing the equator nov 1914ww1, world war 1, a.i.f., albany, western australia, 1914, ship, indian ocean, equator

This reproduction of the first R.S.L. Badge is a Limited Edition released as a commemorative badge cira 1980-1990The First R.S.L. Badge/ This specially crafted lapel badge is a/limited edition replica of the very first/ R.S.L. badge which decorated our soldiers/ and sailors returning from WW1/ This badge was worn with Pride from/ 1919-1926 by the founding members of/ the R.S.L., as they Returned Home to a Victorious Australia./ Right side of paper: Oceanic Life is proud to present this commemorative Badge to you, as a small/ token of our continuing commitment to/ the Men and Women who have served/ their country. Reverse Sise left: Symbol of Oceanic Life Ltd./ Right side: The Returned & Services League/ Commemorative Lapel Badge/ Circ 1919-1926badge, r s l, commemorative, circa, 1980 1990

Early use of Crown Land for holiday makers prior to the Great Ocean Road extension, when leaseholders were forced to relinquish their land and houses. Includes a list of the names of occupants at that time. Also includes letters from the Crown Lands Dept about the efforts to retain the Crofts Bay Huts.Significant because it is an eyewitness description of the huts which were demolished in the mid 1970's. Also describes holiday activities and mentions other families in the area.Folder containing the photocopy of the book by Joan Densley and the separate story of the Crofts Bay huts.including copies of Crown Land documents and letters. Includes copy of photographs of the huts and beach.peterborough, crofts bay, bay of islands, joan densley, great ocean road, crofts bay huts, bay of islands huts

Ship Plans In 2 boxes labelled "Harbour Trust" .01 Flotta Lauro .02 Sea Princess .03 Shaw Saville - Ocean Monarch- MV Akaroa - Mv Arawa - MV Aranda .04 Chandris - Britanis - Queen Frederica .05 Sitmar - TV Fairsky - SS Fairsea - SS Fairwind - Fairstar .06 SS United States - Marco Polo - Monterey- Mariposamelbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, flotta lauro, sea princess, ocean monarch, shaw savill, p & o, lauro line, britanis, chandris lines, sitmar, fairstar, fairsky, fairwind, marco polo, monterey, mariposa, ss united states, united states line, royal interocan lines, mv tswingi, mv akorda, mv arawa, mv aranda, queen frederica, fairsea, transport - shipping

Nyerimilang Homestead is in public ownership, managed by Parks Victoria.Colour photograph of Nyerimilang Homestead showing front view, including rose garden. Situated off Kalimna West Road, Nungurner, it is a large white painted timber homestead, corrugated iron roof of hips and gables, painted green, five internal brick chimneys. Situated above the lake with views of Fraser Island and Flannagan Island, outer barrier and distant ocean. Nungurner Victoriahistoric buildings, local history

The photograph shows the view of the shore and Lady Bay with the Breakwater and Middle Island all visible. It was taken to show that the Flagstaff Hill area was unlikely to have any further development between it and the Bay, with the view of development of the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. This photograph, a print, is one of a set of five that show the site of Flagstaff Hill. The photographer was John Lindsay, Founding Director of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village, with the words "Photo J Lindsay" on the back. It was taken in the early 1970s during the initial stages of the development of Flagstaff Hill as a Museum and Maritime Village. The photographs belonged to the donor's grandparents, who lived in the Warrnambool district of Allansford/Naringal. The photograph is a record of the site and surrounds of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village before its development and opening in 1975. It shows the Surfside Holiday Park, Surf Lifesaving Club, and the Breakwater. The photograph is significant for recording the location and condition of the Lower Lighthouse on the Hill.Coloured photograph, glassy print, one of a set of five. Flagstaff Hill's Lower Lighthouse is in the foreground above the Surfside Holiday Park. To the right of centre is the Surf Lifesaving Club. In the background is Lady Bay and the Breakwater and Middle Island, with the Southern Ocean the other side. The photograph's paper has the printer's watermark and a pencilled inscription on the back. The early 1970s scene was photographed by John Lindsay, Warrnambool.Label on the back: "VIEW OF THE BAY FROM the southern boundary of the Ports and Harbours land. No development below this area is likely to obstruct the view, due to the steep grade down to the Southern boundary of Flagstaff Hill property." Handwritten in pencil: "Photo J Lindsay"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, 1970s, photograph, surfside holiday park, lady bay, flagstaff hill site, john lindsay, lower lighthouse, lower light, surf lifesaving club, breakwater, middle island, ports and harbours

Captures a soldeirs experiences in Egypt including rare photos of the everyday life and experiences of a soldier.Possibly a rare collection of a WW1 soldiers experiences captured in photographsBound album with cardboard front and back covered in aqua fabric. Greek scroll decoration on bottom, KODAK gold lettering, frontleft. 11 pages plus one cut in half. Each pages contain four photo pockets with black and white photos. Each photo has handwritten description on bottom of pocket. Photos depict Mena Camp, Egypt.1914 /1915, warships in Mudrus harbour, hospital ship and photos of soldiers with local people. Photos missing.Each photo inscribed below image with information about location. Top Right inside cover Donated by R.F. Ormaton, Box Hill. Photos belong to Capt. A. Greig Dec. 1988. Also written top left ‘J. Crowley / 105 Ocean Street/ Rosebud/ (059) 861246world war 1, ww1

James Cook was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Cook made detailed maps of Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, during which he achieved the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the first recorded circumnavigation of New Zealand.Cook's 12 years sailing around the Pacific Ocean contributed much to European knowledge of the area. This is a useful reference book.A 446pp hard back book titled, "Captain Cook's Voyages" in gold print. It has a black and red cover with a coloured illustration of the landing of James Cook, his crew and the planting of the British red ensign. It has coloured illustrations. Includes Aboriginal encounters with explorers. inside cover - :To Fred from his mother, mas 1910"

Cult Australian surf travel documentary made by Stefan Hunt and Jonno Durrant as they endeavour to surf 50 states of the United States of America in 50 days (32 without an ocean). Music by Spiderbait, The Wahas and many more. World Premier at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, Cremorne, Sydney on 15th October, 2008.On of the most popular independent surf travel documentaries ever made. Unique insight into surfing and popular culture.Colour cover art of an American flag over a sand, movie title and colour photograph of Johnno and Stefan with the infamous Hurley Van.Movie title, one line synopsisjonno durrant, stefan hunt, surfing 50 states, spiderbait

Reverend Peter Moonie (10/11/1933 - 08/12/2013) was ordained as a Methodist minister in 1961. He served at on King Island and at Launceston South, in the United States at Salem New Hampshire and Agawam Massachusetts, Church of All Nations, Box Hill Regiobnal Parish and Ocean Grove. He retired in 1995.B & W waist length photograph of Rev. Peter Moonie."Peter Moonie C&N 14/8/1985 page 15"moonie, peter, methodist minister

Opinion article questioning why Australian war nurses do not receive state funerals like soldiers who served do. Author of article and historian Melanie Oppenheimerhas has written a non-fiction book about a Australia WWI nurse titled 'Oceans of Love, Narrelle'. Photograph with article is of Vivian Bullwinkel.Newspaper clipping with a black and white photograph on the right of a smiling woman in military nurses uniform. Article has seven columns of text.war nurses, funerals, state funerals, melanie oppenheimer, vivian bullwinkel, vivian statham

Kenneth Douglas Ingram was a motor mechanic. He ran a Shell garage at Research, Victoria on the original line of Main Road, situated next to the Research Public Hall. When his parents moved to Anglesea, he established the Ocean Road Service Station (affiliated with Mobil Oil) in Anglesea with his own tow truck. anglesea, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection, kenneth douglas ingram, tow truck

Dot Browne was President of the Doncaster Womens Athletic Club for 11 years. She represented Australia in the 1982 World Veteran Ocean Games in Fiji, winning 4 Gold Medals and in the 1987 World Veterans Games in Melbourne winning 3 silver Medals.In 1952 Dot was presented with the Order of Australia for her contribution to athletics.Black & White photo of Dot Browne running on an athletics track.browne dot, doncaster women's athletic club

Dot Browne was President of the Doncaster Womens Athletic Club for 11 years. She represented Australia in the 1982 World Veteran Ocean Games in Fiji, winning 4 Gold Medals and in the 1987 World Veterans Games in Melbourne winning 3 silver Medals.In 1952 Dot was presented with the Order of Australia for her contribution to athletics.Black & white photo of Dot Browne during an athletic event beside a public road.browne dot, athletics, doncaster women's athletic club

The merchant marine has many followers in the area both past and present. Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale offer a great vantage point for ship spotting as they navigate the rip. The Museum has a large collection of paintings of ocean liners of the past which is of great interest to immigrants to this country especially those who travelled by sea in the past. Of significant interest to visitors who visit our display of ocean liners paintings. Migrants from the 50s to the 70s take great pleasure in finding their ship in the display. Unfortunately, nothing is know of the previous owner of the uniform.Chief engineer uniform on mannequin. Rank shown is that of Captain as the Chief Engineer was of equal rank to the Captain. However, the Captain retained overall authority on board ship. Uniform consists of cap, cap insignia, jacket, tie, trousers and additional two cap insignia and one shoulder insignia stored separately. [shirt and shoes shown are props] merchant marine, uniforms, insignia

This Tapa cloth was presented to the Bishop of Ballarat as head of the Oceanic Bishops' gathering in the 1980s. The Tapa or bark cloth is prepared from the bark of a tree, beaten flat and glued with a native plant. It is then printed with earth dyes and sap from a Koka or candlenut tree. The design is printed by hand and the cloth used, in this case for ceremonial and presentation purposes.tapa, oceania bishops, fiji

The photograph is taken on board an ocean liner heading for Greece. Those in Greek costumes are paseengers; the two men in civilian clothes crew members. Fourth and fifth from the left respectively are cousins Penelope Billiter (nee Kallinikos) and Athena Sikiotis. Penelope 's father Spiro Kallinikos and Athena's mother Chrisoula were siblings.Many Australian born people of Greek heritage have made trips back to their parents' homeland in a bid to learn more about their heritage and to meet family. A black and white photograph of a group some of whom are dressed in Greek national dress. The 10 women in the photograph are all in national costume; of the five men three are wearing traditional dress.

Grey metal boxed navigational computer, hinged lid with notebook attachedUnder metal lid inscribed 'Navigational Computer MK. 111 D. REF. 6B/180'16 On note pad Dalton 'Air Navigation Computer, as used by Flt Lt F.P. Field Aus 4o1817 1941,46. On operations over Atlantic Ocean on 'short' Sunderland 4 engine flying boats.

Book, Ships that Pass in the Night, Les Gillies collection, by Beatrice Harraden. A Gray hard covered book, with a scene on the front. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. MCMV111, 220 pages. Giadys Christie, August 1923. ''Like driftwood spars meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean main, So on the sea of life alas, Man meets man, hears, and leaves again. Matthew Arnold.Beatrice Harradenbook

The British Phosphate Commissioners (BPC) was a board of Australian, British, and New Zealand representatives who managed extraction of phosphate from Christmas Island, Nauru, and Banaba (Ocean Island) from 1920 until 1981. Walter Harbord (Wal or Wally) (b.1923 in Brisbane-d.), master mariner in the Merchant Navy on British Phosphate Commission ships.Walter was interviewed by the Australian at War Film Archive in 2003. He served on these ships: SS Corinda SS Macumba SS Mildura SS Nellor SS Ormiston SS Reynellaanne rennie collection, wal harbord, merchant navy, seamen, seafarers, ww2, battle of the atlantic, walter harbord, hezzanith, sextant, nautical instrument, navigation, captain g.g. kitching, m.v. trienza, m.v. triaster, m.v. triellis, bpc, ship log, radiogram, phosphate, nauru

The British Phosphate Commissioners (BPC) was a board of Australian, British, and New Zealand representatives who managed extraction of phosphate from Christmas Island, Nauru, and Banaba (Ocean Island) from 1920 until 1981. Walter Harbord (Wal or Wally) (b.1923 in Brisbane-d.), master mariner in the Merchant Navy on British Phosphate Commission ships.Walter was interviewed by the Australian at War Film Archive in 2003. He served on these ships: SS Corinda SS Macumba SS Mildura SS Nellor SS Ormiston SS Reynellaanne rennie collection, wal harbord, merchant navy, seamen, seafarers, ww2, battle of the atlantic, walter harbord, hezzanith, sextant, nautical instrument, navigation, captain g.g. kitching, m.v. trienza, m.v. triaster, bpc

Philips' Mercantile Marine Atlas of the World contains a series of 30 plates containing over 100 charts and plans, with tables of over 8,600 distances between ports, national and house flags, lists of British & United States Consulates and a complete index of 20,000 ports. Specially designed for merchant shippers, exporters and ocean travellers, and for general use. The atlas is significant as a record of the status of world statistics in 1904, of interest to travelers, merchants, and world traders. "Philips' Mercantile Marine Atlas of the World". Dark blue hardcover, gold embossing and trim. Edited by George Philip, F.R.G.S. Second edition. Published in London by George Philip & Son, London, Date: 1904 Inscription on a purple stamp on the fly page."Please - - - / HARDY GILLARD / - - / - - LONDON"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, atlas, marine atlas, philip's mercantile marine atlas, ports, flags, consulates, ocean travellers, shipppers, merchants, 1904