This telescope was amongst various items collected from a sea dive in Port Phillip Bay. The diver was the caretaker of the Port Lonsdale Lighthouse, who dived on various wrecks in the bay during the 1960's. After the caretaker's death, his son sold off many of the shipwreck artefacts. The telescope was purchased from the caretaker's son in the 1990's by a previous owner of the Marine Shop, Queenscliff, Victoria. Many companies were making scientific instruments in Liverpool. Between 1730 up too today, they manufactured spectroscopes, telescopes, microscopes, barometers, photometers, cameras, ophthalmoscopes, and electrical equipment such as electric lamps. Liverpool was a major centre for the production of scientific items rivaling Glasgow and London from 1850 to 1920. This telescope appears to be of quality manufacture but the origins can only be surmised at based on the gold embossing to the leather surrounding the main brass tube as being associated with Liverpool England. There is no maker or owners mark, so again there is no sure way to determine the year of manufacture or maker. There were many opticians and scientific instrument makers working in and around Liverpool from 1730 through too today. Also the possibility the telescope could have been made outside Liverpool overseas should not be overlooked and may have been made as a souvenir item from Liverpool from the mid to late 20th century. The size and type of telescope is a traditional type that was used for many sporting activities in the mid to late 19th century for deer stalking, bird watching, or used generally. I believe the item dates from sometime around the early to late part of the 20th century as the use of the liver bird mark became popular in 1911. It began appearing on many manufactured items of the period up too today, denoting that these items were made by companies operating in or around Liverpool England. If the item had been made by a notable firm it would have been engraved with the makers name city of origin, or owner as was the accepted practice for these items. The writer has been unable to determine if any specific company had had exclusive use of the liver bird logo as it was widely used and was not copyrighted until the Liverpool football club successfully won a court case giving them the sole rights to the trademark in 2012.The item is also an example of the shipwreck artefacts gathered along the southwest coast of Victoria. It is also a sample of scientific instruments used up to the mid 20th century.Victorian style gentleman's three draw brass telescope with machine milling surrounding the end of each tube and around the objective end. The three tube draw has no split and all three cartridges are held within the main brass tube wrapped in leather with rope bindings at both ends 5 cm in length and beginning 7 cm from the objective end. The last 2.8 cm makes up the remainder of the brass tube which has a sliding brass sunshade. The eyepiece is flat and has a protective slide over the lens aperture. Two relay lenses are missing on the ends of the second and third tube. Gold embossed into the leather an inscription “Trade the Liver Mark” also embossed in gold a depiction of the mythical liver bird, associated with the city seal of Liverpool England. flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, shipwreck artefact, port phillip bay, port lonsdale lighthouse, wreck, 1960’s diver, queenscliff marine shop, liver bird, scientific instrument, telescope, three drawer telescope, liverpool, liver bird trade mark, trade mark

The flyer mentions the World Trade Centre which was opened in 1983 helping dating it.Since the 1960s, the Mission had to adapt to the seafarers coming from Asia.One page flyer printed in black ink on cream colour paper in English and Mandarin and signageflying angel club, chinese, mandarin, koala, kangaroo, lounge, tv, games, soccer, sports, souvenir, shop, post, library, books, chapel, pastoral service, seafarers' rights, exchange, hospitality, japanese, wtc, world trade centre

The family lived and farmed on French Island from 1902. They later moved to Phillip Island, dismantling and transporting their home to be re-erected in Findlay Street Cowes. It later became Findlay Art Gallery.25 page typed booklet. Includes black and white and coloured photographs. Section of the book, “The De La Haye Dynasty” Edited and printed by Phil De La Haye of Hastings in 2010The family of Rurric Alexandre & Fanny Charlotte (nee Dear) De La Haye by Bernie, Murray, Jennifer & Mel De La Hayelocal identities, de la haye family, findlay art gallery, french island, rurric de la haye, seaweed farming, shire of phillip island, grocery shop cowes, cowes shopping centre

One of 8 photographs donated by Joseph WhiteBlack & White photograph of the Cowes Pier, Phillip Island looking toward the Cowes township. Bayview Guesthouse in the centre background."Cowes, Jan 1938"cowes pier - phillip island, cowes jetty, joseph white

In 1973, work on the new Watsonia supermarket was delayed when two 120 foot long steel trusses crashed to the ground in high winds.News clipping, black and white text and image.watsonia shopping centre, watsonia supermarket

Business card for a local hairdresser, Hair Headquarters, at 78-92 Nepean Street Watsonia.Business card, brown card with white text.hair headquarters, nepean street watsonia, diamond village shopping centre

Business card for a local bakery, Diamond Village Hot Bread & Cake Shop, at 78 Nepean Street Watsonia.Business card, white card with red and brown text on yellow background.nepean street watsonia, diamond village shopping centre, diamond village hot bread and cake shop

Business card for a local newsagent, Diamond Village Lotto, Cards and News, at 78 Nepean Street Watsonia.Business card, white card with multi coloured text.nepean street watsonia, diamond village shopping centre, diamond village lotto, cards and news

This article covers some of the issues when the development of Greensborough Plaza was in the planning stages in 1977.Shows local resistance to the building of a large shopping complex in Greensborough.News article, black textgreensborough plaza, shire of diamond valley, bob fell

Directory of shops in Greensborough Plaza about 19941 page printed on both sides, colour mapsgreensborough plaza

Directory of shops in Greensborough Plaza issued for the 40 years anniversary in 20181 page printed on both sides, colour mapsgreensborough plaza

Digital images of part of the shopping strip in Watsonia 2021.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images with a connection to the local area.Digital colour photograph. watsonia road watsonia, watsonia shopping centre

Various shopping directories for Greensborough Plaza: 2001, 2007, and 2 undated pamphlets. Includes centre map.4 advertising pamphlets. Folded with colour illustrations and map.greensborough plaza, advertising images

Minutes of a meeting of the Watsonia Traders Association in 20042 pages, black text on white paper.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre

Article from Watsonia's Whisper to advertise an event of the Watsonia Traders Association in 2005.1 page, black and orange text on white paper.watsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre

Watsonia Traders Association approached Banyule Council to fast track the upgrade to the Watsonia shopping strip.News clipping, black text and colour imagewatsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, banyule council

Watsonia Traders Association approached Banyule Council regarding improvements to the shopping strip. This business plan was prepared by Streetwise Enterprises for Banyule Council.Leaflet, black textwatsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, banyule council, streetwise enterprises

Watsonia is once again being discussed by Banyule Council.2 p., black text and colour imageswatsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, banyule council

A redevelopment of the Diamond Village area included a multi storey apartment block which required the removal of this tree (Tree 10) on the plans. A VCAT decision ruled that the development be no higher than 4 storeys, and a maximum of 15 dwellings. This photograph shows local residents protesting at the development and removal of tree in July 2019.Digital copy of colour photographdiamond village shopping centre, diamond village, nepean street watsonia

A redevelopment of the Diamond Village area included a multi storey apartment block which required the removal of this tree (Tree 10) on the plans. A VCAT decision ruled that the development be no higher than 4 storeys, and a maximum of 15 dwellings. This photograph shows local residents protesting at the development and removal of tree in July 2019.Digital copy of colour photographsdiamond village shopping centre, diamond village, nepean street watsonia

A redevelopment of the Diamond Village area included a multi storey apartment block which required the removal of this tree (Tree 10) on the plans. A VCAT decision ruled that the development be no higher than 4 storeys, and a maximum of 15 dwellings. This photograph shows local residents placing protest signs at the base of the tree in July 2019.Digital copy of colour photographsdiamond village shopping centre, diamond village, nepean street watsonia

A redevelopment of the Diamond Village area included a multi storey apartment block which required the removal of this tree (Tree 10) on the plans. A VCAT decision ruled that the development be no higher than 4 storeys, and a maximum of 15 dwellings. This photograph shows Tree 10 in situ in July 2019.Digital copy of colour photographdiamond village shopping centre, diamond village, nepean street watsonia

A redevelopment of the Diamond Village area included a multi storey apartment block which required the removal of this tree (Tree 10) on the plans. A VCAT decision ruled that the development be no higher than 4 storeys, and a maximum of 15 dwellings. This photograph shows several GHS members at the protest in July 2019.Digital copy of colour photographsdiamond village shopping centre, diamond village, nepean street watsonia

Tandy Electronics at Watsonia Village 1976. Exterior view of shop front and interior views of stock.Digital copy of black and white photographstandy electronics watsonia, watsonia village, watsonia shopping centre

Watsonia junction 1978. Looking north from Greensborough Road to Lambourn Road and Watsonia Road. Digital copy of black and white photographswatsonia shopping centre, lambourn road watsonia, watsonia road watsonia

Watsonia Timber Supply, 58 Watsonia Road Watsonia. This business now trades as Rex Paine Timber and Hardware. This photograph show the mural on the side wall of the building.Digital copy of colour photographwatsonia shopping centre, rex paine timber and hardware, watsonia road watsonia, murals, watsonia timber supply

The centre is at the main dock gate (Corry Road) within easy walking distance of most ships on North Shore. Facilities include a Flying Angel Centre with free Wifi & computer access, a bar and café, currency exchange, a choice of mobile phone & internet cards, pool table, chapel, gift shop, clothes shop and lounge area. Belfast is one of the many centres from the Mission to Seafarers network around the world.Mission located in the docks in Belfast North Ireland. Behind is the St Joseph's Church Sailortown.mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, belfast, north ireland, ports

Allan Charles Quinn went to sea aged 16 and photographed his work and the places he visited. His collection of photo albums provides a pictorial autobiography for a period in his life. Included in the Allan Charles Quinn Collection are a series of letters written to and from his mother.Black and white photograph of landing docks at San Francisco. To the right of the photograph is the streetscape which includes a walking track and street lighting in front of a road and row of shops or houses. To the centre of the photograph are the ramps to reach the jetty where the yachts are moored. To the left of the photograph are the bows of a long line of yachts. In the background of the photograph there is a large multi-storeyed building.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse: "30/9/49" Handwritten in pencil: "K9/A"san francisco, sailing boats, ramps, promenades, allan charles quinn