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Marysville & District Historical Society
Map (Item) - Tourist and business map, Narbethong Community and Tourism Group, the Gateway TOURIST AND BUSINESS MAP, 08-2009
A tourist and business map of Narbethong, Buxton, and Taggerty. This map was produced by the Narbethong Community and Tourism Group Inc in August 2009. It was produced to promote the natural attractions, adventure activities, and food trail from the Black Spur, through Narbethong, Buxton, and Taggerty.A tourist and business map of Narbethong, Buxton and Taggerty.This publication has been produced by the Narbethong Community and Tourism Group Inc./ (NCTG) The information provided in this publication has been supplied by the individual/ members. NCTG takes no responsibility for its accuracy./ August 2009narbethong, buxton, taggerty, victoria, australia, tourist and business map, the gateway tourist and business map, black spur motel & caravan park, woodlands rainforest retreat, chestnut glade, black spur inn, wombat cottage, abbey lake luxury b&b spa cottages, camp narbethong, marapana farm stay b&b, mantirri b&b, little dene garden cottages, nareen cabins, silverstream b&b cottages, buxton hotel motel, south cathedral farm luxury b&b cottages, cathedral view b&b retreat, kingbilli country estate, cathedral valley farm, pinjarra gardens, willowbank at taggerty, sarsens rest, yarrolyn caravan park, danico design counted cross stitch, things of sand & stone, buxton zoo nursery, safetrek 4wd services, mystic mountains ski hire & outdoors, pnl 4wdriving, buxton trout and salmon farm, buxton bait and tackle, black spur roadhouse, tudor lodge service station roadhouse & ski hire, buxton roadhouse, buxton p.o. general store, igloo roadhouse, henry v111 manor house, buxton hotel, butters cafe, wagtail wines, little river wines, narby eggs, marapana agistment park, carmyle farm, hazelwood hazelnuts, cathedral view naturall therapies, cre8ing growth, linda hailey, naby cabinets, gb timber, narbethong timber & trading, rb automotive repairs, buxton car care, martyn slade building design, taggerty vet clinic -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Information booklet, Alexandra Newspapers, OFFICIAL VISITORS' GUIDE MURRINDINDI VICTORIA-AUSTRALIA, 03-2005
An information booklet on the Murrindindi region in Victoria. This information booklet was produced by Alexandra Newspapers in partnership with the Murrindindi Regional Tourism Association in March 2005.An information booklet on the Murrindindi region in Victoria.Produced and published by Alexandra Newspapers/ Pty Ltd in partnership with the Murrindindi Regional/ Tourism Association. murrindindi, victoria, australia, alexandra, eildon, kinglake, marysville, yea, yarra valley, high country, visit victoria, alexandra newspapers, murrindindi tourism association, rubicon valley horse riding, cathedral range state park, murrindindi scenic reserve, yarra ranges national park, cumberland memorial scenic reserve, the big culvert, cambarville, the big tree, steavenson falls, cora lynn falls, cumberland falls, lady talbot drive, phantom falls, keppel falls, the beeches, the cascades, wilhelmina falls, murrindindi cascades, lake mountain, cathedral lane vineyard, south cathedral farm, marysville holiday cottages, crystal journey, country touch, marysville ski centre, mountain lodge marysville, eco adventure tours, the mountain gallery, marysville country real estate, camellia log cabin, crossways historic country inn, marylands country house, ashlar cottage b&b, kerami guesthouse, melina cottages, willowbank at taggerty, mary lyn holiday resort, kooringa resort & conference centre, marysville caravan & holiday park, lyell guest cottages, eagle mountain retreat, keppels hotel motel, anastasia fairytale cottage, mystic mountain holiday cottages, esa camping & conference centre, buxton trout & salmon farm, woodlands rainforest bungalows, the old woolshed cafe, yarrolyn holiday park -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Information brochure, BLACKWOOD COTTAGES Marysville, Post 1996
An information brochure regarding Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, blackwood cottages, lake mountain, steavenson falls, accommodation, information brochure -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertising brochure, Cross Country Ski Hire, Unknown
An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria. This building, along with most of the town of Marysville, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.marysville, victoria, cross counry ski hire, lake mountain, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertising brochure, Cross Country Ski Hire, Unknown
An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.marysville, victoria, cross country ski hire, lake mountain, ski hire -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertising brochure, Cross Country Ski Hire, Unknown
An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.marysville, victoria, cross country ski hire, ski hire, lake mountain -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertising brochure, Cross Country Ski Hire, Unknown
An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.marysville, victoria, cross country ski hire, ski hire, lake mountain -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of the Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria. Marysville Ski Centre is a family-owned business, which has been operated by Nat and Beryl Morandi since 1981. The business started from very humble beginnings hiring toboggans at Lake Mountain initially from the back of a Bedford Van, and then upgraded to a rickety old shed with the addition of ski equipment for hire. In 1983, Marysville Ski Centre commenced business in its current position in Marysville. Then this building was destroyed, along with most of the buildings in Marysville, during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Currently, the business operates from their new custom-designed ski hire which has been built to cater for the different needs of the hire.marysville, victoria, marysville ski centre, photograph, nat morandi, beryl morandi, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertising brochure, Marysville Ski Centre, Unknown
An advertising brochure for Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria.An advertising brochure for Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria. Marysville Ski Centre is a family-owned business, which has been operated by Nat and Beryl Morandi since 1981. The business started from very humble beginnings hiring toboggans at Lake Mountain initially from the back of a Bedford Van, and then upgraded to a rickety old shed with the addition of ski equipment for hire. In 1983, Marysville Ski Centre commenced business in its current position in Marysville. Then this building was destroyed, along with most of the buildings in Marysville, during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Currently, the business operates from their new custom-designed ski hire which has been built to cater for the different needs of the hire.marysville, victoria, marysville ski centre, photograph, nat morandi, beryl morandi, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of the Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria. Marysville Ski Centre is a family-owned business, which has been operated by Nat and Beryl Morandi since 1981. The business started from very humble beginnings hiring toboggans at Lake Mountain initially from the back of a Bedford Van, and then upgraded to a rickety old shed with the addition of ski equipment for hire. In 1983, Marysville Ski Centre commenced business in its current position in Marysville. Then this building was destroyed, along with most of the buildings in Marysville, during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Currently, the business operates from their new custom-designed ski hire which has been built to cater for the different needs of the hire.marysville, victoria, marysville ski centre, photograph, nat morandi, beryl morandi, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of the Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria. Marysville Ski Centre is a family-owned business, which has been operated by Nat and Beryl Morandi since 1981. The business started from very humble beginnings hiring toboggans at Lake Mountain initially from the back of a Bedford Van, and then upgraded to a rickety old shed with the addition of ski equipment for hire. In 1983, Marysville Ski Centre commenced business in its current position in Marysville. Then this building was destroyed, along with most of the buildings in Marysville, during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Currently, the business operates from their new custom-designed ski hire which has been built to cater for the different needs of the hire.marysville, victoria, marysville ski centre, photograph, nat morandi, beryl morandi, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertising brochure, Marysville Ski Centre, Unknown
An advertising brochure for Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria.An advertising brochure for Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria. Marysville Ski Centre is a family-owned business, which has been operated by Nat and Beryl Morandi since 1981. The business started from very humble beginnings hiring toboggans at Lake Mountain initially from the back of a Bedford Van, and then upgraded to a rickety old shed with the addition of ski equipment for hire. In 1983, Marysville Ski Centre commenced business in its current position in Marysville. Then this building was destroyed, along with most of the buildings in Marysville, during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Currently, the business operates from their new custom-designed ski hire which has been built to cater for the different needs of the hire.marysville, victoria, marysville ski centre, photograph, nat morandi, beryl morandi, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertising brochure, Marysville Ski Centre, Unknown
An advertising brochure for Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria.An advertising brochure for Marysville Ski Centre in Victoria. Marysville Ski Centre is a family-owned business, which has been operated by Nat and Beryl Morandi since 1981. The business started from very humble beginnings hiring toboggans at Lake Mountain initially from the back of a Bedford Van, and then upgraded to a rickety old shed with the addition of ski equipment for hire. In 1983, Marysville Ski Centre commenced business in its current position in Marysville. Then this building was destroyed, along with most of the buildings in Marysville, during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Currently, the business operates from their new custom-designed ski hire which has been built to cater for the different needs of the hire.marysville, victoria, marysville ski centre, photograph, nat morandi, beryl morandi, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Treasure's Report, Treasurer's Report Wednesday February 24, 1982, 24-02-1982
Marysville Tourist & Progress Association-Treasurer's Report-February 24, 1982Marysville Tourist & Progress Association-Treasurer's Report-February 24, 1982 The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads and walks to various attractions. marysville, victoria, lake mountain, marysville tourist and progress association, treasurer's report -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Treasure's Report, Ian R Walsh, Treasurer's Report 21.4.82, 24-02-1982
Marysville Tourist & Progress Association-Treasurer's Report-21.4.82. At the time of this report, Ian R. Walsh was the Treasurer of the Association.Marysville Tourist & Progress Association-Treasurer's Report-21.4.82. The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads and walks to various attractions. marysville, victoria, lake mountain, marysville tourist and progress association, treasurer's report -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Treasure's Report, Ian R Walsh, Treasurer's Report - Thursday May 27, 1982, 24-02-1982
Marysville Tourist & Progress Association-Treasurer's Report-May 27, 1982. At the time of this report, Ian R. Walsh was the Treasurer of the Association.Marysville Tourist & Progress Association-Treasurer's Report-May 27, 1982. The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads and walks to various attractions. marysville, victoria, lake mountain, marysville tourist and progress association, treasurer's report -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist brochure, Victorian Railways, Marysville Victoria Australia, 01-1941
A tourist information brochure that was issued by the Publicity and Tourist Services of Victorian Railways, in January, 1941, to promote Marysville and the surrounding district.A tourist information brochure that was issued by the Publicity and Tourist Services of Victorian Railways, in January, 1941, to promote Marysville and the surrounding district.marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, messmate, buxton, taggerty river, acheron way, black's spur, cement creek, keppel falls, steavenson falls, cumberland falls, narbethong, st fillan, taggerty valley, wade's lookout, mount gordon, nicholls lookout, lake mountain, victorian government tourist bureau, victorian railways -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist brochure, Victorian Railways, Marysville Victoria Australia, 01-1941
A tourist information brochure that was issued by The Victorian Railways Commissioners, in conjunction with The Marysville and District Tourist and Progress Association in 1948, to promote Marysville and the surrounding district.A tourist information brochure that was issued by The Victorian Railways Commissioners, in conjunction with The Marysville and District Tourist and Progress Association in 1948, to promote Marysville and the surrounding district.marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, messmate, buxton, taggerty river, acheron way, black's spur, cement creek, keppel falls, steavenson falls, cumberland falls, narbethong, st fillan, taggerty valley, wade's lookout, mount gordon, nicholls lookout, lake mountain, victorian government tourist bureau, victorian railways, marysville and district tourist and progress association -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist brochure, Victorian Railways, Marysville Victoria Australia, 01-1941
A tourist information brochure that was issued by The Victorian Railways Commissioners, in conjunction with The Marysville and District Tourist and Progress Association in 1948, to promote Marysville and the surrounding district.A tourist information brochure that was issued by The Victorian Railways Commissioners, in conjunction with The Marysville and District Tourist and Progress Association in 1948, to promote Marysville and the surrounding district.marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, messmate, buxton, taggerty river, acheron way, black's spur, cement creek, keppel falls, steavenson falls, cumberland falls, narbethong, st fillan, taggerty valley, wade's lookout, mount gordon, nicholls lookout, lake mountain, victorian government tourist bureau, victorian railways, marysville and district tourist and progress association -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist brochure, Victorian Government Tourist Bureau, Marysville Victoria Australia, Unknown
A tourist brochure showing showing information for travel to Marysville from Melbourne and accommodation venues in Marysville. This brochure was published by the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau.A tourist brochure showing information for travel to Marysville from Melbourne and accommodation venues in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville hotel, the cumberland, kerami guest house, kooringa guest house, marylands guest house, mary-lyn guest house, marysville chalet guest house, marysville house guest house, mt kitchener guest house, lake mountain, mckenzie tourist services, melbourne, great dividing range, cumberland valley, white mountain ash, eildon weir, alexandra, acheron way, warburton, victorian government tourist bureau -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist brochure, Victorian Government Tourist Bureau, Marysville Victoria Australia, Unknown
A tourist brochure showing showing information for travel to Marysville from Melbourne and accommodation venues in Marysville. This brochure was published by the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau.A tourist brochure showing information for travel to Marysville from Melbourne and accommodation venues in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville hotel, the cumberland, kerami guest house, kooringa guest house, marylands guest house, mary-lyn guest house, marysville chalet guest house, marysville house guest house, mt kitchener guest house, lake mountain, mckenzie tourist services, melbourne, great dividing range, cumberland valley, white mountain ash, eildon weir, alexandra, acheron way, warburton, victorian government tourist bureau -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of MInes: Scrapbook of Newspaper Cuttings, August 1967 - January 1969
Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age over the period from 15/08/1967 to 01/06/1968.Book with deep red and white cover back and front, spiral bound. college of advanced education, new concept in education, smb computer costs, tenders for new buildings at mount helen, inter college sports, smb win l f j hillman salver, mr g rance of broken hill co.ltd, u s campus planning expert, staffing advertisements, handling bhp's oil boom, rural university should come here, victorian rural university association formed, turning the sod at smb, testing gas engine, professor emeritus sir kerr grant, more powers for colleges institute, $5000 microscope, tenders for new school, year for quiet progress for city of ballarat, smb prepares for student increase, washing goal, painting fairyland, artists from new zealand, donations for yooralla, lake relay, drought-made art "studio", swimming sports, first stage of smb project, layouts of braking systems, apprenticeship must have a good image, smb building rises steadily, craftsmanship certificate presentations, seven aspects of apprenticeship, local courses for art teachers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of MInes: Scrapbook of Newspaper Cuttings, Book 3, September 1977 - February 1978
Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age over the period from 7 September 1977 to 28 February 1978.Book with deep red and white cover back and front, spiral bound. staffing advertisements, new vehicle workshop at smb, award for top apprentice peter chenery, course on beef butchering, smb buys boatshed at lake wendouree, firms close doors to the semi-literate, peter shields new deputy principal, praise for new smb library, big subject range planned by smb, boilermakers briefing, certificates awarded at victorian school of forestry, two foundation heads of department appointed, banking course planned, motor school at smb, smb reaches out to community, tafe courses for women, students will learn good driving habits, practical program for women, deportment course at smb, d taylor kellock painting department retires after 32 years, off campus study program for 1978additional courses at smb, mr beanland on overseas study leave, 20 new teachers join smb, radio mast for smb, like mother like daughter, val d'angri, eureka flag -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Railway Book, Wycheproof Railway, 2004
Friday, September 28, 1883 was a memorable date for Wycheproof as on that day was the long-awaited official opening of the railway. It was recorded that no less than 23 parishes would act as feeder to the rail line. The Railway Station closed in December 1990 but the building was renovated in 2010 with plans for a community focus and cultural events.The arrival of rail opened up the Mallee. Local farmers began sending wheat, sheep and wool by rail. Improvements to transport stock was ongoing and the eventual rail extension north of the town, resulted in a well patronised passenger service for years. Railway families and workers added to the culture of the town.Display Book of A3 size with 20 pockets of Wycheproof Rail information. It includes a collection of newspaper and magazine articles, photos, rail drawings, train calendar, paint colour legend and other rail references.sea lake, railway, rail-drawing, last-passenger- train, centenary- train, train - calendar, steaming- up- broadway, wycheproof - rail -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plaque - Nameplate, ca. 1970s
This nameplate is a reproduction of the Ross & Duncan nameplate and was displayed on the Rowitta vessel activation at Flagstaff Hill. Ross & Duncan of Glasgow manufactured marine engines and boilers from the time it was established in 1860 and growing to employ 450-500 workers by 1911. SS ROWITTA: - The 1909 steam ferry, SS Rowitta, was installed as an exhibit at Flagstaff Hill in 1975 and was enjoyed by many visitors for 40 years. Rowitta was a timber steam ferry built in Hobart in 1909 using planks of Huon and Karri wood. It was a favourite of sightseeing passengers along Tasmania’s Tamar and Derwent rivers for 30 years. Rowitta was also known as Tarkarri and Sorrento and had worked as a coastal trading vessel between Devonport and Melbourne, and Melbourne Queenscliff and Sorrento. In 1974 Rowitta was purchased by Flagstaff Hilt to convert into a representation of the Speculant, a historic and locally significant sailing ship listed on the Victorian Heritage Database. (The Speculant was built in Scotland in 1895 and traded timber between the United Kingdom and Russia. Warrnambool’s P J McGennan & Co. then bought the vessel to trade pine timber from New Zealand to Victorian ports and cargo to Melbourne. It was the largest ship registered with Warrnambool as her home port, playing a key role in the early 1900s in the Port of Warrnambool. In 1911, on her way to Melbourne, it was wrecked near Cape Otway. None of the nine crew lost their lives.) The promised funds for converting Rowitta into the Speculant were no longer available, so it was restored back to its original configuration. The vessel represented the importance of coastal traders to transport, trade and communication in Australia times before rail and motor vehicles. Sadly, in 2015 the time had come to demolish the Rowitta due to her excessive deterioration and the high cost of ongoing repairs. The vessel had given over 100 years of service and pleasure to those who knew her. The nameplate was reproduced to represent the Glasow marine engineers and boilermakers, Ross & Duncan, that were the makers of the engine for the exhibition steam ferry Rowitta. The Tasmanian-built vessel had a long career in Tasmania and Victoria. The nameplate is significant for its connection with the Rowitta, representing the importance of coastal traders to transport, trade and communication in Australia in conjunction with the new rail and motor vehicles. The nameplate is a record of an exhibit at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village from its early beginnings. Maker's brass nameplate; brass, with embossed text and a hole in each corner. The background is painted red. There are five rows of text; the top row is arranged in an arc. On the bottom row is a number. The nameplate is a replica that was once displayed on the Rowitta vessel at Flagstaff Hill. The reproduction nameplate is for the company Ross & Duncan of Glasgow."ROSS & DUNCAN / ENGINEERS / WHITEFIELD WORKS GLASGOW / NO. 779" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, steamer, steam ferry, ross & duncan, marine engineers, marine boilers, glasgow engineers, whitefield works, reproduction, scotland, steamer engine, rowitta, sorrento, ss rowitta, navigation, marine technology, steam power, hobart, tasmania, devonport, tasmanian-built, ferry, 1909, early 20th century vessel, passenger vessel, tamar trading company, tamar river, launceston, george town, tarkarri, speculant, peter mcgennan, p j mcgennan & co. port phillip ferries pty ltd, melbourne, coastal trader, timber steamer, huon, karri, freighter, supply ship, charter ferry, floating restaurant, prawn boat, lakes entrance -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Compass, mid-19th Century
Captain Robilliard: James Arthur Robilliard was a sea captain and tentmaker, born on the 19th April 1843 at Saint Helier, Jersey. He trained there in his father's sail loft as a sailmaker. His first job as a sailor was in Liverpool, England and 1875 James Robilliard migrated to Australia as mate on the "E.M. Young". James Robilliard and his family were amongst the early settlers that arrived along the Curdies River in the Heytesbury district of Western Victoria. In 1877 he became a Captain and would have used his compass from ship to ship. On 28th May 1877 in that same district a small 3-masted, schooner the "Young Australian" was wrecked. This schooner had been built 1864 at Jervis Bay, NSW. She had been on her way from Maryborough Queensland to Adelaide, under the command of Captain Whitfield, when she lost her mainmast in a heavy gale. She was beached at Curdies Inlet in Peterborough, Victoria, Captain Robilliard was placed in charge of the salvaging operation and recovered a good portion of the cargo. Not long after this incident a Warrnambool shop owner David Evans found employment for James Robilliard with Evan Evans, who produced tents, sails, tarpaulins and similar goods; James already had the necessary skills for this work. Evan Evans was the same sailor rescued from the “Young Australian” soon after his rescue Evan recalled he had a relative in Australia in a town called Warrnambool and while walking in Timor Street, Warrnambool, he saw a sign over a shop that said “David Evans” and once the two men met, Evan was warmly welcomed. David then helped his relative to establish a tent and tarpaulin-making business there. Evan later transferred his successful business to a shop in Elizabeth St, Melbourne, under the name Evan Evans Pty. Ltd.) James Robilliard, a committed Christian, and accredited Lay Preacher with the Methodist Church. He travelled around the local district leading the settlers in worship. On 14th November 1879, Captain Robilliard married Helen Beckett. Alfred and Selina Beckett and their family all attended the church at Brucknell where Captain Robilliard preached. He was said to have been taken by their young daughter Helen. James and Helen had ten children; James Arthur (Jnr), Henry William, Nellie Jessie, Alfred Albert, Rubena Nellie, De Jersy Norman, Clifford Beckett, Olive Ida, Frances Ridley Havergal and Nellie Elvie, all born in Victoria. In the 1880s James Robilliard captained the cutter "Hannah Thompson" into Port Campbell, Victoria. This vessel was the first coastal trader to operate between Melbourne and Port Campbell. At one time Captain Robilliard had to beach the "Hannah Thompson" for repairs. In 1923 she was blown ashore in a gale and wrecked at Oberon Bay, at Wilson's Promontory. In 1889 the compass was saved by Captain James Arthur Robilliard from his sinking brigantine "Mary Campbell" in 1889. This vessel was used to carry equipment for the Sydney Sugar Refinery's Mill in Southgate, NSW. The ship had been built in 1869 and traded for the next 20 years between Australian ports and rivers along the east coast as well as regular ports in New Zealand. She was recognised by the Sydney Morning Herald as one of the best "carrying vessel in the timber trade". She had several owners over this time, the last one being Captain James A. Robilliard. On 29th April 1889 the "Mary Campbell", with Captain James A Robilliard as captain and owner, was on her way from Clarence River, NSW to Melbourne, Victoria with a cargo of railway girders for the Melbourne Harbour Trust. Captain Robilliard encountered a storm off Port Macquarie. He sailed the vessel south to about 40km east of Cape Hawke, near Tuncurry. At around 7 pm, he discovered that the cargo had shifted during the storm and the heavy girders had damaged the hull, causing a leak. The pumps were inadequate to stem the fast-flowing leak water soon filled the hull during the next two hours. Some of the crew began throwing the cargo overboard to lighten the vessel, hoping to keep it afloat until daylight. When the water reached over 2 meters in the hull they realised their efforts were in vain. On the 30th April 1889, the crew left the vessel the ship was sinking fast, so they made for the shore. While still miles off Cape Hawke all seven crew members, including the Captain, were rescued by the Government Tug "Rhea" and taken to Port Macquarie Hospital and later returned to Sydney in the vessel "Wellington". No cargo had been saved and the consignment had been under-insured, only covered for half its value. The name of the last ship Captain Robilliard sailed is currently unknown, however, he sailed that ship from the port of Marlborough, Queensland, carting steel railway girders for the Geelong-to-Camperdown railway line. On this trip the ship hit a storm, the cargo shifted and the ship was wrecked along the NSW coast. After this, Captain Robilliard retired from the sea and began farming in Peterborough. In about 1897, verging on retirement, Capt. Robilliard superintended the Melbourne Sailors’ Home in Spencer Street, Melbourne, before being asked to leave this position in 1902 for trying to shut down a local hotel. On 6th May 1917 Captain James Arthur Robilliard J.P. died at Blackwood Park, in the Cobden district of Brucknell, the first Robilliard family homestead in Australia. He was buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery, Victoria. His wife Helen passed away in 1947. This compass, once belonging to Captain James Arthur Robilliard, is of local and state historical significance for its use by the Captain with his vessel the "Mary Campbell", a trading vessel that was bringing railway girders to the Melbourne Harbour Trust. He also used this compass on the "Hannah Thompson", listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and known as being the first coastal trader to operate between Melbourne and Port Campbell. The compass is also a very fine example of maritime navigational instruments manufactured and used in the mid-19th century. Marine compass, brass, in wooden box with separate, fitted lid. The compass card has sixteen points. The four principal points are marked; North with a star shaped, South with an “S”, East with and “E” and West with an “O” (French word OUEST). Each quadrant of the circle is numbered from 0 – 90 degrees. The card is floating in a liquid. The compass gimbal is attached to the sides of the box and to the front and back of the compass’ cylindrical brass frame. The mahogany coloured timber storage box is joined with brass nails. The centre of the lid has a folding decorative brass handle. The lid fits over base and closes with a brass screw and hook on both front and back. Maker; Dubas Watchmaker Optician, Nantes, France, c 1860-1870. Compass came from the ship “Mary Campbell”, which sank off the NSW coast in 1889, near Forster. The compass, as well as the ship, belonged to Captain James Arthur Robilliard and was donated by his family. “DUBAS MANTES” stamped into side of gimbal. “DUBAS HORLOGER OPTICIEN. NANTES.” printed around centre of card. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, marine compass, navigation instrument 19th century, marine instruments, dubas mantes, captain james arthur robilliard, j.a. robilliard, helen beckett, ship young australian, ship young australia(n), ship hannah thompson, ship mary campbell, melbourne sailors home, david evans, evan evans, curdies inlet, brucknell church, curdies railway, great lakes museum -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, SCOTT, Walter, Lady of the lake, 1911
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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, De COLANGE, Leo, picturesque world, or, Scenes in many lands, with one thousand illustrations on wood and steel of picturesque views from all parts of the world comprising mountain, lake and river scenery, parks, palaces, cathedrals, churches, castles, abbeys, and other views selected from the most noted and interesting parts of the world ; with original and authentic descriptions by the best authors, 1878-9
Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. V.2 inscribed 'Jno. Cleeland, Wollomai' -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Chaplin, Sid, Lakes to Tyneside / Sid Chaplin, 1951
Labelled 'Himmer Bequest'. Stamped 'Cowes Public Library'. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Parks Victoria et al, Plenty Gorge Park fire recovery, 15/04/2020
Community update on rehabilitation of the section of Plenty Gorge Park affected by a bushfire in December 20196 p. text and colour photographs and mapplenty gorge park, bushfires, blue lake, yellow gum park, plenty