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Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Joyous Gard
A photocopy of a four page article in Table Talk, dated 01/01/1925, describing Joyous Gard, the Murrumbeena home of Dr J W Springthorpe. The article includes nine photographs of the house exterior and garden, the house interior and Dr and Mrs Springthorpe. It mentions that Mrs Arthur Tuckett laid out the garden, helped out by Mr Guilfoyle in the planning of it. The file also includes a photocopy of the obituary of Dr Springthorpe, published in The Argus newspaper on 24/04/1933. The obituary includes a photograph of Dr Springthorpe. Also included in the file is a list of references relevant to Dr John Springthorpe compiled by Maureen Jones on 09/11/2011. The file also includes a photocopy of a two page article by Maureen Jones, published in The Ancestor magazine in 06/2003, about Dr Springthorpe and his second wife Daisie. The article includes a photograph of the Springthorpe Memorial. The file also includes a printout of an email, dated 14/11/2001, from Maureen Jones to the Glen Eira Historical Society, providing the details of the Exhibition Inner Worlds – Portraits and Psychology, at the University of Melbourne from 18/04/2012 to 22/07/2012, which includes Dr Springthorpe.joyous gard, springthorpe john william, springthorpe annie constance, inglis annie constance, springthorpe dorothy, springthorpe enid, springthorpe lancelot john, springthorpe daisie, johnstone daisie evelyn, murrumbeena, gilbert web, tuckett arthur mrs, guilfoyle mr, springthorpe memorial, omama road, neerim road, caulfield city council, tyers s, johnstone jessie louise, boyd merric, springthorpe guy, gardens, garden plants, furnishings, brick houses, edwardian style, doctors, dentists, architectural styles, architectural features, house names -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 21/11/1969
The Official Opening of Phillip Island's 2nd Bridge on November 21st, 1969. The photographs were donated by the Country Roads Board, Melbourne.Seven photographs of the Opening Ceremony of the Phillip Island Bridge on the 21st November 1969. 291-01. Photograph of Cr Bill Papworth addressing the crowd with Official party in the background. 291-02. Photograph of Hon. M. V. Porter & wife cutting the ribbon. 291-03. Photograph of official cars crossing the bridge. 291-04. Photograph of the crowd on the bridge. 291-05. Photograph of Official party and speech by Hon. M. V. Porter. MLA 291-06. Photograph of Mrs Porter cutting the ribbon. 291-07. Photograph of Official Party and speakers.opening of 2nd phillip island bridge, official bridge opening, crb -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1950's
Items donated by Mr A Murdoch relating to Phillip Island Auto Racing Club.Five items relating to the Phillip island Auto Racing Club. 336-01 - Subscription Receipt for A Murdoch Esq. Church Street, Cowes. Dated 18/11/53 £10.0.0 Signed by R Morgan. 336-02 - Foundation Member Pass - "This pass admits member and one lady, not transferable. All passes are renewed annually. Valid until June 30th, 1956. 336-03 - Foundation Member Pass valid to June 30, 1957. 336-04 & 05 - Two Admission Tickets for the PIARC. One is stamped "lady" piarc admission ticket, piarc membership pass, a murdoch -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Bill McGowan, We wouldn't be without them, 1999
.01 Biography of McGowan - Carmody - Millington - Holyoak families. Large yellow covered paperback of 350 pages. Other items with the book as loose sheets .02 -Death certificate for Daisy McGOWAN. .03 - Death certificate for William McGOWAN. .04 - Death notice for Richard MILLINGTON. .05 photo of 1907 VFA interstate team with W.J. McGOWAN. .06 - Death certificate for Richard MILLINGTON. .07 - Birth certificate Charles McGOWAN. .08 - Death Certificate James McGOWAN. .09 - Death certificate Anne McGOWAN. .10 - Death certificate Ellen McGOWANDr Andrew Plummer mentioned on early birth and death certificatesfamilies, sport - australian rules football, mcgowan family, millington family, holyoak family, carmody family, andrew plummer -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme, Victorian Football Association (VFA), Football Recorder, 1974 - 1983
12 issues of the "Football Recorder" 1974-83 .01- May 5 1974; .02 - May 19 1974; .03 - June 30 1974; ..04 July 28 1974; .05 - August 3 1974; .06 - September 8 1974; .07 - September 22 1974 (grand final edition); .08 - September 11 1977; .09 - September 25 1977 (grand final edition) ; .10 - September 21 1980 (grand final edition) ; .11 - September 20 1981 (grand final edition) ; .12 May 8 1983sport - australian rules football, victorian football association, vfa, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Relating to Ed Whiting, 1930s
See 1833.02 for more information about Little Bay St. Ed WHITING lived in Dow St Port Melbourne in 1930s (A PMHPS Member in 2000s). Photos copied by Ed WHITING for PMHPS include Violet JOHNSON (now WOODS) as a little girl and later as a young woman. Shows 1930s Port Melbourne life.Note that .01, .02, .05 are in hard copy and a copy of all six is on database Black and white photos (copies) from the 1930s .01 - Ed WHITING and friend Ron .02 - Ed WHITING and three friends at BP filling station on Beach St near Princes Pier .03 - Ed WHITING and two friends in Port Melbourne lane.(database) .04 - Violet JOHNSON and friends, Port Melbourne backyard area (database) .05 - Violet JOHNSON and friend on Little Bay St .06 - Violet JOHNSON with pretend gun (database)families, domestic life, built environment - domestic, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, edwin whiting, violet johnson, violet woods johnson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - CD-ROM, "State Bank of Victoria - Proposed dwelling Fishermans Bend"
Plans were brought to us by CBA employee Steve Tserkezidis CD with items below. From series of State Bankhouse plans and elevations of types 1 - 8. A1 copies (.01) 1937 (stamp). (.02) 1928. (.03) 1937. (.04) 1937. (.05) no date. (.06) 1928. (.07) 1937. (.08) 1938. From plans accompanying bank House plans .01 to .08; (.09) MMBW plan showing bank properties (.10) Bank house plan: sections through walls. (.11) "Fishermans bend group" plan of properties (.12) Bank House plan of Pier Foundationgarden city, built environment - domestic, state savings bank of victoria, bank houses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "A history of Melbourne Trams", c2002
Printed colour posters - one each of A2 and A3 size, titled "A history of Melbourne Trams", featuring a cable car set, trams V214, HTT 8, W1 380, X2 676, Y613, W5 758, SW6 909, Z 166, A 241, B1 2001, C3005 and D 5001, with year and class and a short description and history. Has the Yarra Trams logo in the bottom right hand corner. 2nd A3 sized copy added 21/04/2017 from David Frost items received late 2016.trams, tramways, posters, melbourne, mmtb, yarra trams, tram 214, tram 8, tram 380, tram 676, tram 613, tram 758, tram 909, tram 166, tram 241, tram 2001, tram 3005, tram 5001 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SAMUEL BUSH FREEMASONS CERTIFICATE
Large ornate certificate. Under the freemasons symbola drawing of Coppin Hall and two rows of houses at either side. Then the body of the certificate: Established A.D. 1867 Freemasons' Homes of Victoria. President: the Most Worshipful Grand Master. This is to certify that Wor.Bro. Samuel A. Bush, P.M. of the union of North Gippsland Lodge No.62 was enrolled a Life Governor of this Insitution in the year 1924. Signed by the Chairman: M. Marracott, the Treasurer: G. Rawson and the Secretary. Also Attached an handwritten letter dated 29-04-1925to Samuel Bush from the secretary ot the lodge.societies, freemasons, certificate -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, Medal 1939-1945, Post 1945
This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool.A common item which commemorates the service of many military personnel which fought in World War 2.This medal is round and silver metal with a crowned image of George VI on the obverse and the reverse side has an image of a lion standing on top of a dragon like creature. The edge is plain with name and number of the recipient engraved. A bar is attached at the top. VX 88010 E. H. Swan -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, Campaign Stars & Medals, C 1945
This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool.A common item which relates to a local soldier and World War 11.Round white metal medal with bar at top. Australian Coat of arms on front with image of George 6th on the reverse. Flat edge on medal with recipient's name and number engraved. it is housed in small cream card box with a small sheet of paper with summary of conditions of campaign stars and medals. The Australian Service medal 1939-1945. George VI G Br OMN Rex Et Indiae Imp VX88010 E H Swanwarrnambool, ernest henry swan -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, City of St Kilda Centenary 1990 - images collection #1, 2/12/1990
St Kilda was declared a city on 2/12/1890 by the Governor of Victoria The Right Hon. John Adrian Louis Hope, the Earl of Hopetoun, GCMG (28/11/1889 - 12/07/1895). This event was commemorated 100 years later, on 2/12/1990, by the unveiling of a plaque by the current Governor Dr J. Davis McCaughey AC (18/02/1986 - 22/04/1992). Four years later, in 1994, the City of St Kilda was amalgamated with the cities of South Melbourne and Port Melbourne to form the City of Port Phillip.Black and white photographCentenary 1890-1990st kilda, st kilda town hall, governor davis mccaughey, st kilda city centenary, 1990, cr brian slattery, mayor melanie eagle, cr melanie eagle, vera horne -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
ID Bracelet
This object relates to Ivy Grace HALLANDAL. She was born on 27/11/1903 in Ballarat, VIC. Ivy Grace served in the Army (VF507143) enlisting on, 22/02/1943 in Kew, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST ARMY MEDICAL WOMENS SERVICES as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 26/04/1946. Ivy Grace HALLANDAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Ernest HALLANDAL. Ivy Grace Hallandal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.Engraved - "J J McCarthy o/N A44955 R.A.N."personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Certificate of Discharge - Framed
This object relates to Rosalie Dolores HENSELEIT. She was born on 26/09/1929 in Horsham, VIC. Rosalie Dolores served in the RAAF Nursing Service (N43989) enlisting on, 01/01/1955 before being discharged from duties with the 902nd AEROMED EVAC SQN USAF on 28/04/1967. She served as Nurse in RAAF and participated in medical evacuation of the wounded from Vietnam. Rosalie Dolores HENSELEIT was not a prisoner of war. Rosalie Henseleit was awarded the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 and the Vietnam Medal. Rosalie was a Branch Member.RSL Badge No. V62497 and TPI Badge included in framefirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Silk Hankerchief - Embroidered
This object relates to Kenneth John DAVEY. He was born on 02/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC. Kenneth John served in the Army (VX131150) enlisting on, 02/01/1943 in Glenferrie, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 FLD RGMNT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 04/01/1946. Kenneth Davey was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945. Kenneth John DAVEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Betty DAVEYEmbroidery = 6 Flagssecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Dog Tags
This object relates to Kenneth John DAVEY. He was born on 02/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC. Kenneth John served in the Army (VX131150) enlisting on, 02/01/1943 in Glenferrie, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 FLD RGMNT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 04/01/1946. Kenneth Davey was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945. Kenneth John DAVEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Betty DAVEYsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Service Record (copies of excerpts)
This object relates to Kenneth John DAVEY. He was born on 02/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC. Kenneth John served in the Army (VX131150) enlisting on, 02/01/1943 in Glenferrie, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 FLD RGMNT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 04/01/1946. Kenneth Davey was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945. Kenneth John DAVEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Betty DAVEYfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975
This object relates to Rosalie Dolores HENSELEIT. She was born on 26/09/1929 in Horsham, VIC. Rosalie Dolores served in the RAAF Nursing Service (N43989) enlisting on, 01/01/1955 before being discharged from duties with the 902nd AEROMED EVAC SQN USAF on 28/04/1967. She served as Nurse in RAAF and participated in medical evacuation of the wounded from Vietnam. Rosalie Dolores HENSELEIT was not a prisoner of war. Rosalie Henseleit was awarded the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 and the Vietnam Medal. Rosalie was a Branch Member.vietnam war, 1962-75, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Pacific Star
This object relates to Kenneth John DAVEY. He was born on 02/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC. Kenneth John served in the Army (VX131150) enlisting on, 02/01/1943 in Glenferrie, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 FLD RGMNT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 04/01/1946. Kenneth Davey was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945. Kenneth John DAVEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Betty DAVEYsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to Kenneth John DAVEY. He was born on 02/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC. Kenneth John served in the Army (VX131150) enlisting on, 02/01/1943 in Glenferrie, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 FLD RGMNT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 04/01/1946. Kenneth Davey was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945. Kenneth John DAVEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Betty DAVEYsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
This object relates to Kenneth John DAVEY. He was born on 02/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC. Kenneth John served in the Army (VX131150) enlisting on, 02/01/1943 in Glenferrie, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 FLD RGMNT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 04/01/1946. Kenneth Davey was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945. Kenneth John DAVEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Betty DAVEYsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to Ivy Grace HALLANDAL. She was born on 27/11/1903 in Ballarat, VIC. Ivy Grace served in the Army (VF507143) enlisting on, 22/02/1943 in Kew, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST ARMY MEDICAL WOMENS SERVICES as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 26/04/1946. Ivy Grace HALLANDAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Ernest HALLANDAL. Ivy Grace Hallandal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Ephemera - St. Mary’s Church, Caulfield
Two copies from St. Mary’s Anglican Church Caulfield, orders of service to celebrate Victoria’s 150th anniversary April 28, 1985. Four copies of pamphlet from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Caulfield for The Joys of Living in Victoria, a festival of flowers and music dated April 25-28 1985. Included is a brief history from the 1850’s to 1985 of the church. Official opening leaflet with details of events and sponsors. The Joys of Living in Victoria, a festival of flowers and music order of service. Roneoed copy dated 25/04/1985.st. mary’s anglican church, caulfield, brooks r.c. rev., glasson william, organists, glen eira road, allen s. m. and sons, furniture stores, kennington laundry and drycleaners, drycleaners, glen huntly road, elsternwick, nepean highway, gardenvale, caulfield south, t. bathursts and co., funeral directors, ricks camera shop, elsternwick furnishing co., rothels pty. ltd., the sausage factory, four corners picture framing co., taylors the discount store, eight st. georges road, reception rooms, mane event hairdressing, fiskens pharmacy, boyd w. fox chemist, elsternwick travel world, mahony denis, hairline 309, hairdressers, madge tulloch florist, florist shops, michelson and associates, estate agents, port phillips press pty. ltd., printing industry, sommers jill, caulfield city choir, choirs, the tait-smith chamber group, tudor choristers, cathedral brass ensemble, trumble joan, brookes raymond rev., porter miss, park street, stephen george sir, hood crescent, bluestone, reid mr., architects, macartney mrs., st. mary’s church, st. stephen’s, gardenvale, st. clement, elsternwick, st. agnes, glenhuntly, glen huntly, st. catherine, caulfield, langley canon, shelford, green bishop, schools, helenslea, caulfield grammar school, davis j.h. rev., house names -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - CARNEGIE
Four items about unconnected events in Carnegie dating from 1924 to 2011: 1/Photocopied flyers about forthcoming FINE VIEW ESTATE subdivision held on 29/03/1924, includes photocopied photos. 2/Cardboard flyer advertising Carnegie’s community singing at the Progress Hall, Truganini Road. 3/Newspaper article dated 19/03/1980 from the CHADSTONE PROGRESS on Robert Temminghoff, the new president of the Carnegie Chamber of Commerce. 4/MELBOURNE WEEKLY BAYSIDE 06/04/2011, an article on Carnegie, beginnings and other relevant facts.fine view estate', sub divisions, ormond, carnegie station, houses, housing estates, trams, glen huntly tram, shops, crystal palace theatre, caulfield, state school -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Lions Club Carnegie
This file contains 3 items: 1/A programme for the ‘Lions Club Carnegie Change Over Night’ on 02/08/1988. It includes list of past presidents, code of ethics, Lions Club invocation and list of members speaking throughout the evening. 2/A programme for the ‘Lions Club Carnegie Change Over Night’ on 04/08/1989. It includes list of past presidents, code of ethics, Lions Club invocation and list of members speaking throughout the evening. 3/A financial statement of funds raised for the Lions Club of Carnegie and funds disbursed between 1987 and 1988.lions club carnegie, barklamb ian, dean arthur, walters ron, limbrick ken, lorkin des, campbell jack, birch bob, martyr john, sigmont bob, terry ted, barns ian, grabau max, fox max, mckay warwick, malempre les, dowling doug, higgs max, drinkwater david, foster arthur, fisher albert, lockman roy, clubs and associations, events and activities, societal events and activities, fundraising, ted terry photo contest, caulfield hospital, caulfield art centre, cardiac rehabilitation group (caulfield hospital), programs, jensen stig, robinson norm, down harold, cordell chris, mcdonald wayne, forrester ian, kraneis michael, fundraising events, carnegie -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Eskdale Road, 90, Caulfield North
A one page handwritten letter from Alan Douglas to the Glen Eira Historical Society, dated 19/02/04, regarding his donation of eleven professional photographs of the interior, exterior and garden at 90 Eskdale Road, Caulfield, taken by Muntz Studios, possibly in the 1920s. The letter also provides brief details of ownership of the property. Also included is a one page typed reply from the Glen Eira Historical Society, dated 23/03/2004. The file also includes the eleven black and white photographs (130mm x 202mm) of the property.jones james norman, jones winifred gardner, davies winifred, eskdale road, caulfield, caulfield north, douglas alan, douglas barbara kathleen, livingstone-muntz d, muntz studios pty ltd -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Badge, Swedish disabled sports badge
Round crimson and red plastic badge.Front of the badge has a black silhouette of a wheelchair athlete on a crimson background, surrounded by the Swedish text STÖD SVENSK HANDIKAPPIDROTT - ANVAND SPORTOGRAM (SUPPORT SWEDISH DISABILITY SPORT - USE SPORTOGRAM) Back is plain white, with what is likely to be the badge maker's business name and phone number in red text. "PER EDBERG AB 08-34 04 30" -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph, Original image recorded between 14 Nov 1908 and early Jan 1909
The photograph represents the original complete landscape (southerly) view of the FALLS OF HALLADALE shipwreck which occurred at 3 am on the 14th of November 1908. This image includes three groups of well-dressed Edwardian sightseers on the clifftop and a rocky headland. Subsequent reproductions of this well-known image have been cropped to a striking portrait view, emphasising the vertical line of the masts and sails of the sailing ship, and excluding the groups of sightseers on the adjoining headland. The small girl in the foreground and the loose topsail on the foremast are common to both the landscape and the cropped portrait images of this memorable scene. The photograph was taken at an early stage of the ship’s final days, somewhere between the date of her grounding in mid-November 1908 and early January 1909, when salvagers began dynamiting her masts to get to the cargo in her holds. The heavily laden FALLS OF HALLADALE was 102 days out of New York when the swell of the Southern Ocean lifted her onto the rocks near Peterborough. At the time she was sailing at six knots in a light breeze, her sails fully set and on an ENE tack. Mist over the land created an optical illusion of a distant horizon and the crew believed they were at least ten miles off the coast. When high cliffs loomed up out of the darkness it was too late in the light conditions to change tack or let go the anchors. Within minutes of running aground, her decks were awash and the holds filling with water. Captain Thomson and his 29 crew took to the boats, leaving the vessel stranded on the reef, looking awkwardly graceful in her predicament. Firmly wedged between two parts of the reef and with all her square-rigged sails still set, FALLS OF HALLADALE provided a landmark visible for miles. Over the following two months she attracted hundreds of sightseers, including contemporary photographers. A Court of Marine Inquiry at Melbourne on 30 November 1908 found Captain Thomson guilty of a gross act of misconduct ― in that he carelessly navigated the ship, neglecting to take proper soundings and failing to place the ship on the port tack before it was too late to do so. His Master’s Certificate of Competency was suspended for six months and he was ordered to pay £15/15/- toward the costs of the inquiry. It was an expensive outcome for the captain but his error provided many weeks of inexpensive entertainment for coastal residents and visitors to Peterborough. To judge from the standard of formal dress in this photograph, visiting the wreck was considered a special occasion as well as a popular one. Falls of Halladale The iron-hulled, four-masted barque, the Falls of Halladale, was a bulk carrier of general cargo. She left New York in August 1908 on her way to Melbourne and Sydney. In her hold, along with 56,763 tiles of unusual beautiful green American slates (roofing tiles), 5,673 coils of barbed wire, 600 stoves, 500 sewing machines, 6500 gallons of oil, 14400 gallons of benzene, and many other manufactured items, were 117 cases of crockery and glassware. Three months later and close to her destination, a navigational error caused the Falls of Halladale to be wrecked on a reef off the Peterborough headland at 3 am on the morning of the 15th of November, 1908. The captain and 29 crew members all survived, but her valuable cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. ABOUT THE ‘FALLS OF HALLADALE’ (1886 - 1908) Built: in1886 by Russell & Co., Greenock shipyards, River Clyde, Scotland, UK. The company was founded in 1870 (or 1873) as a partnership between Joseph Russell (1834-1917), Anderson Rodger and William Todd Lithgow. During the period 1882-92 Russell & Co. they standardised designs, which sped up their building process so much that they were able to build 271 ships over that time. In 1886 they introduced a 3000 ton class of sailing vessel with auxiliary engines and brace halyard winches. In 1890 they broke the world output record. Owner: Falls Line, Wright, Breakenridge & Co, 111 Union Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Configuration: Four masted sailing ship; iron-hulled barque; iron masts, wire rigging, fore & aft lifting bridges. Size: Length 83.87m x Breadth 12.6m x Depth 7.23m, Gross tonnage 2085 ton Wrecked: the night of 14th November 1908, Curdies Inlet, Peterborough south west Victoria Crew: 29 The Falls of Halladale was a four-masted sailing ship built-in 1886 in Glasgow, Scotland, for the long-distance cargo trade and was mostly used for Pacific grain trade. She was owned by Wright, Breakenridge & Co of Glasgow and was one of several Falls Line ships, all of which were named after waterfalls in Scotland. The lines flag was of red, blue and white vertical stripes. The Falls of Halladale had a sturdy construction built to carry maximum cargo and able to maintain full sail in heavy gales, one of the last of the ‘windjammers’ that sailed the Trade Route. She and her sister ship, the Falls of Garry, were the first ships in the world to include fore and aft lifting bridges. Previous to this, heavily loaded vessels could have heavy seas break along the full length of the deck, causing serious injury or even death to those on deck. The new, raised catwalk-type decking allowed the crew to move above the deck stormy conditions. This idea is still used today on the most modern tankers and cargo vessels and has proved to be an important step forward in the safety of men at sea. On 4th August 1908, with new sails, 29 crew, and 2800 tons of cargo, the Falls of Halladale left New York, bound for Melbourne and Sydney via the Cape of Good Hope. The cargo on board was valued at £35,000 and included 56,763 tiles of American slate roofing tiles (roof slates), 5,673 coils of barbed wire, 600 stoves, 500 sewing machines, 6,500 gallons of oil, 14,400 gallons of benzene, plumbing iron, 117 cases of crockery and glassware and many other manufactured items. The Falls of Halladale had been at sail for 102 days when, at 3 am on the night of 14th November 1908, under full sail in calm seas with a six knots breeze behind and misleading fog along the coast, the great vessel rose up on an ocean swell and settled on top of a submerged reef near Peterborough on south-west Victoria’s coast. The ship was jammed on the rocks and began filling with water. The crew launched the two lifeboats and all 29 crew landed safely on the beach over 4 miles away at the Bay of Islands. The postmistress at Peterborough, who kept a watch for vessels in distress, saw the stranding and sent out an alert to the local people. A rescue party went to the aid of the sailors and the Port Campbell rocket crew was dispatched, but the crew had all managed to reach shore safely by the time help arrived. The ship stayed in full sail on the rocky shelf for nearly two months, attracting hundreds of sightseers who watched her slowly disintegrate until the pounding seas and dynamiting by salvagers finally broke her back, and her remains disappeared back into deeper water. The valuable cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. Further salvage operations were made from 1974-1986, during which time 22,000 slate tiles were recovered with the help of 14 oil drums to float them, plus personal artefacts, ship fittings, reams of paper and other items. The Court of Marine Inquiry in Melbourne ruled that the foundering of the ship was entirely due to Captain David Wood Thomson’s navigational error, not too technical failure of the Clyde-built ship. The shipwreck is a popular site for divers, about 300m offshore and in 3 – 15m of water. Some of the original cargo can be seen at the site, including pieces of roof slate and coils of barbed wire The shipwreck of the FALLS OF HALLADALE is of state significance: Victorian Heritage Register No. S255. The Falls of Halladale shipwreck is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes. She is one of the first vessels to have fore and aft lifting bridges. She is an example of the remains of an International Cargo Ship and also represents aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. The wreck is protected as a Historic Shipwreck under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976).Black and white photograph on cream-coloured backing card and in good condition. Description of Image: Quadrant 01, vessel with full set of sails perched on reef with stern submerged; Quadrant 02, predominantly clear sky over flat calm sea; Quadrant 03, two groups of standing sightseers on rocky promontory with three individuals approaching from far left foreground; Quadrant 04, fifteen well dressed sightseers seated on grassed cliff top including one child and six women. There is a deliberately obscured inscription in white ink along lower border or foreground of photograph.Letters in upper case and white contrast stretching across the grassed foreground of photograph have been smudged over by development process and are largely indecipherable. However rear of backing board of identical but reduced image Reg. No. 3207 bears pencilled words “Mrs Francis” and “Wreck of ‘Falls of Halladale’ Peterborough 1908”, which accords with what remains of the initial inscription.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, falls of halladale, shipwreck spectacle, shipwreck photograph, peterborough reef, edwardian sightseers, russell & co. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Early 2000's and 1940's
A group of 5 photographs donated by Glenda Baker. The Cottage was on the property of Glenda Baker's family on French Island.222-01 Colour Photograph of a post, pug and sapling cottage on French Island Very early days from a postcard the Baker's had of the house. 222-02 Colour Photograph of a post, pug and sapling cottage on French Island roughly as it is was in 2011. 222-03 Colour Photograph of a post, pug and sapling cottage on French Island. Front entrance. In one door, straight through to the back - two rooms, kitchen & bedroom. 222-04 & 5 Black & White photographs of the Killara Car Ferry which ran from Cowes to French Island & Stony Point. Approx 1940's.french island, cottage on french island, the killara ferry, glenda baker -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - City of Port Phillip Mayoral Election of Janet Bolitho, St Kilda Town Hall, Ann Smallpage, Dec 2005
Six colour photographs at the City of Port Phillip mayoral election of Janet Bolitho on December 8 2005 at St Kilda Town Hall. .01 - PMHPS group (from left) Norah Howard, Jack Bolt, Pat Grainger, Janet Bolitho, Anne Callaghan, Graham Bride, Glen Stuart, Margaret Bride (also scanned) .02 - Janet Bolitho and David Spooks CEO, City of Port Phillip .03 - Janet Bolitho and Liana Thompson (also scanned) .04 Janet Bolitho and Graham Bride .05 - Glen Stuart and Janet Bolitho .06 - Pat grainger and Janet Bolitholocal government - city of port phillip, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, politics, janet bolitho, pat grainger, liana thompson, graham bride, margaret bride, glen stuart, jack bolt, norah howard, anne callaghan