When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Blaine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her to be built for their fleet of passenger liners. At a cost of £43,103, the Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the quick clippers designed by North American Donald McKay. She was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built with diagonal planking of British oat with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury vessel was designed to transport emigrants to Melbourne in superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first class passengers. At the launch of Schomberg’s maiden voyage, her master Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, drunkenly predicted that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The winds were poor as Schomberg sailed across the equator, slowing her journey considerably. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand-spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers were able to disembark safely. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. After two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned.32 In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery.33 Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the Schomberg. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck. The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Gas Light Fitting, Brass wall mount of a swinging armed gas bracket, with gate valve. Has heavy concretion. Artefact Reg No S/76. Recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, 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, gas light fitting, brass gas light fitting

Original black and white photograph of the Graham Street level crossing taken from the station, looking towards the beach with the gates 'open' for a city-bound two-car 'Tait' train; 1960stransport - railways, doug smallpage (?)

Photograph - sepia. Photograph of St.Aidens Orphanage, Bendigo. On left hand side of photo - Valentine Series No. 2268. Shows the front entrace to the Orphanage. Young trees in protective guards to the left of the gates.Valentine's, Melbourne.buildings, government, st. aidens orphanage., bendigo - st. aiden's orphanage.

Coloured photograph of the railway line over Mitcham Road as of 2012. The boom gates are down and a white van is coming from the direction of Vermont. In 2013/14 the railway line was reconstructed underground.mitcham railway crossing, railway crossings

Document, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Progress Carnival, Saturday, February 25, 1950.Programme 1/-. Admission, collection at gates. A.H.Graham Hon. Secretary, J. Tully, President.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Yields information about the Lydiard St line and the terminus.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1969 of No. 41 at the Lydiard St North terminus looking through the Cemetery gates with the passenger shelter on the right hand side.ballarat, tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, cemetery, shelters, tram 41

This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.Black and white photograph of crossed level crossing gates at McKinnon railway station. The image also affords a street view which includes the shopping strip where advertising signs abound.Stamped in blue ink on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No PR4764 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 111mckinnon, railway station, streetscape, shopping strip, suburbs

PHOTOGRAPH /POSTCARD - DECORATED ENTRANCE TO A PROPERTY FOR CLUNES CENTENARY 1839 - 1939 POST AND RAIL FENCE. WHITE WOOD GATE WITH DECORATED FRAME HOME WITH HAY STACKS, PINE AND GUMTREES IN BACKGROUND.photography, events and celebrations, back to clunes, centenary

An information booklet provided to new arrivals at the Army Svy Regt. It contains information on daily routine, unit facilities and services, accommodation options, sports policy, Regimental Appointments, recreational facilities and places of interest around Bendigo. Cover photo of the gate entrance to the Army Survey Regiment on the cover. WO1 Ken and Cpl Heather Slater stand at the gate. A4 soft covered booklet, paper pages held together with "ARNOS" an Fastenerroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Black and White - set of two photographs taken at the Lydiard St level crossing with the gates. Taken by A T Miles 30/1/1968. 1 - tram 26 (Gregory St), north bound passing as the gates were opened. 2 - tram 14 (City), passing south bound through the crossing. Tram has a Cinzano roof advert.Yields information about the Lydiard St level crossing.Set of two Photographs - black and white print with notes on rear. A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, level crossing, gregory st., tram 26, tram 14

Note by T.H. Kneen 13 May 1992, "Suggest this is a common entry to Egg-Laying Competition and School of Horticulture & Primary Agriculture grounds. The latter were closed off by a cyclone type gate and fence located at the present rockery (near exit to present staff car parks) (also near Cork Oak). The gates are certainly not on the Swan Street frontage."Black and white photograph. Entrance to Egglaying Competition and School near what became the Bull Paddock Staff Car ParkOne of a group of photographs inscribed, "Xmas break-up December 1941."bull paddock, 1941, egg laying competition, school of horticulture and primary agriculture, staff car park, entrance gates

Diamond House Stawell Built by John Hearne. The photo was taken 29.3.1938 and similar to photo 38.1One small original black & white photo and one enlarged photocopy. The view is mostly of the sky with an overview of the Diamond house with neighboring houses.Dreier collections Neg no.268 on the back of the smaller photograph. On enlarged copy "Diamond House", Stawell, looking north. 2 blocks west from the railway gates.stawell

The Melbourne Tramways and Omnibus Company (MTOC) operated a horse tram from the Victoria Bridge cable tram terminus to Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery from 28 December 1887. The Kew City Council purchased the line in 1914. It was replaced with an electric tramway in 1915. Photographic print. Kew Horse Tram outside the Kew Post Office and Court House. Inscription reverse: "Gift of Di (sic) Stewart. Horse Tram which ran from Victoria Bridge to Boroondara Cemetery gates. It began 28-12-1887".kew horse tram, transport - horse trams

A short history of the Greensborough Toll Gates in Grimshaw Street, first erected to raise funds for road building in the area.The first Toll Keeper was Charles Partington, grandfather to the author, Alan Partington.2 typed pagesgreensborough toll gates, charles partington, alan partington

Fire brigade in attendance at a fire on a property in Ascot. Possibly a shed at Launchley. Philip and Elizabeth Chatham standing at the gate.fire brigade, ascot, launchley, philip chatham, chatham-holmes collection

Alexandra was originally known as 'Red Gate' and was an 1860s gold rush settlement. The Alexandra Shire Hall was constructed in 1881. Three photographs of the Alexandra Shire Hall which features the Australian coat of arms. alexandra, red gate, coat of arms, kangaroo, emu

People - "Hooppell, Samuel Ebenezer & Son" Buildings - "Shop & Dwelling?, Gate" Associated with - S E Hooppell & Son

Associated with - "Methodist Church, Kodak Postcard" Buildings - Malmsbury Meth/Church People - Person Outside Of Gates At Church

Item 3. Blue cardboard album with long fold out pages holding 12 photos. The photos are scenic or of buildings of Lubeck. The front cover has a gold and black pattern and the name is imprinted in gold. The photos are numbered. The photos are: 1. Overlooking Lubeck, 2. Lubeck from the Cathedral Tower, 3, Lubeck Harbour, 4. Market Square, Lubeck, 5. Holsten Gates: St Mary's Church; St Peter's Church, 6. Holy Ghost Hospital, Lubeck, 7. Cathedral, Lubeck, 8. Broad Street and Town Hall, Lubeck, 9. Burg Gates, Lubeck, 10. Holsten Gates, Lubeck, 11. St Jacob's Church, Lubeck, 12. Interior of St Mary's Church, Lubeck.L Petersbooks, collections, buildings of lubeck, german heritage society collection - album von lubeck, l peters

Yields information about the appearance of the Geelong Powerhouse and Depot mid 1950's prior to closureBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing the inside view of the depot exit to the streets with a set of gates closed. This is the internal set of gates. See Reg Item 4206 for the external view. Assumed photo taken on the same day as the others - 21-8-1955. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 11"tramways, trams, geelong, depot

PostCard Memorial Gates Central Park Stawell by Wayman & Kay Foundry. Statue of Apollo of Belvedere is in place unveiled in 1929.stawell

Donated by Stan McFee from the Keith McIlwraith Collection.Sepia postcard of the Soldiers' Memorial behind gate and fence in foreground with Cowes Pier and sheds in background. People walking on pier where boats are moored. Cars and horse drawn carriage in front of the Memorial."View from Soldiers' Memorial, Cowes, Phillip Island. Valentine's, M5821"soldiers' memorial cowes, cowes jetty phillip island, stan mcfee, keith mcilwraith collection

Black and white photograph of a bluestone church, with a large tree casting it in shadow. In front is a stone and metal rail fence, with large metal gates where the two sides of the fence meet on the corner of the block.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: St Stephens Church Portland

of local significanceNews Article- Wally Hammond and the Unknown Soldier. Brown T E WW1 outline records (3 pages) Brown Clarence WW1 Service record and Menin Gate story (2 pages)

Cart two wheeled 8 leafed sprung. Wheels have 14 spokes with steel axle. Tail gate with hooks. Ornate foot step. Two shalves. Keepers on shalves for breechen straps.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, cart

Three photographs the building and garden facing Rosiland Park of the Sandhurst Club, View Street, Bendigo 6A gate entry to Sandhurst Club 6B & C gardem and veranda facing Rosiland ParkEdith Lunn

Colour aerial (faded) photograph of West Gate Bridge under construction with two land spans incomplete. "Rotten Row" (disused old piers) in the foreground. Aircraft factory and other industry in foreground."Master Copy . Not to be removed from Marketing department " lightly stamped on photo. and on reartransport, engineering, engineering - bridges, fishermans bend, industry, west gate bridge, rotten row, williamstown, yarra river

From the collection of Warren DOUBLEDAY. Bridge tolls were imposed from its opening in 1978 until they were removed in 1985.Two unused white Pre-paid Toll Vouchers.' Commuter Class 1 Vehicle Only' is written in green across both the front and back, The West Gate logo is in the top left corner.transport - motor vehicles, built environment - west gate bridge, transport - roads