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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Spur
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 Silver plated Spur, arm bent spur-wheel missing, little concretion where leather strap use to connect. Covered in Silver oxide and patina on base metal. 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, silver plated spur -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, 1850s
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. Today Walhalla is a quiet little village almost hidden in the valley of Stringer's Creek. Photo shows the town in the valley. Markings: 60 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Coloured photo of a lady holding a sponge cake. She is standing beside a table which has been set for a meal. There is a bunch of flowers on the table. Written on the back is: 'To little Eileen Love From Dot'.photograph, portrait, female, foster & wilson collection, photograph -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Champagne, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s - 1860s
When house at 282 Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Champagne bottle c1850-60s, English? Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895). Dark green, punted, encrusted.hotels, all england eleven hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Gin, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s - 1880s
When house at 282 Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Gin bottle c1850-60s, English? Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895). Pale green, punted, encrusted.'B 10'hotels, all england eleven hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Beer or Wine, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s - 1880s
When house at 282 Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Beer or wine bottle c1850-60s. Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895). Brown, punted, sloping shoulderhotels, all england eleven hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Bottle, Beer or Wine, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s - 1880s
When house at 282 Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter Libbis obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Beer or wine bottle c1850-60s. Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895). Brown, punted, rounded shoulderhotels, all england eleven hotel -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, John E. Blacker, 13/06/1984
John E. Blacker was a Methodist and then Uniting Church miinister - placements at Dandenong (Lilydale), Kilmore & Broadford, Kerang-Barham, Sunshine, and Moonee Ponds. In the early 1980s he led a charismatic renewal program at Sunshine and Moonee Ponds, and was involved with a controversy over re-baptisms. At a later point, he resigned from the Uniting Church ministry to lead the "Advance & Restoration Ministries" program that he and his son, Paul, managed.Head and shoulders portrait of John Blacker when still a Uniting Church minister, but working as "Advance & Restoration Ministries" which was then located in the 3rd floor of the Synod offices at 130 Little Collins Street Melbourne.John Blackerblacker, john e., advance & restoration ministries -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Recollections of New Works, 1989
Brief history of the cottages at the New Works, Lakes Entrance Victoria. A description of the extant cottages, the families, who lived in them and reminscences of life in the little village across the lake, particularly during summer holidays.heritage -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Child's Portrait, Madge Huttley
B/W: Little girl with pony tails, white bows, white dress, socks, shoe, sitting in a small cane chair in larger cane chair. Bouquets around her feet, holding a book,Madge Huttley age 2 Stawell -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1952
Number in album 03351.01Black and white photograph taken at the opening of the Infant Welfare Centre, two little girls, Judith Baylis and Karina Freeman presenting sprays of flowers to Dr Meredith and Miss Dawson. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity facilities, childrens services -
Kilmore Historical Society
Chatterbox, Chatterbox 1902, 1902
Chatterbox was a weekly British paper of stories for children published in the 19th & 20 centuries. It was also published as an annual for much of its run, both in the UK and US. Chatterbox was founded in 1866 by John Erskine Clarke who edited the paper until 1902. It ceased publication in 1955.Card & cloth-bound hard cover book. Cover intact, a little worn at corners, detached from body of book. Loose pages. Binding unravelling. Yellowing of pages. 412 pp. plus advertisements.P.1- 14/262 (hand written). P.3 'To Don,/ - Wishing you/ a merry Xmas./ 1907./ From E.M W.'childrens literature, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1994
see page 22 Lakes Post Newspaper 20 July 1994Black and white photograph baby in mums arms, Little Star of the Day, Ryan Van Der Steeg, at Baby Show, fund raiser for Bone Marrow Registry, with ribbon and trophy. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, baby show -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - CAULFIELD LITTLE ATHLETICS
This file contains 5 items: 1/1Newspaper article from the Standard Times, dated 03/11/1971, describing the results from the Saturday athletics competitions held by Caulfield Little Athletics Association. Results range from under eights age group to under fifteens age group both girls and boys. 2/1 article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader on the success of the Caulfield Little Athletics Club at the Little Athletics State Track and Field Championship, dated 29/03/2011. 3/1 article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader, dated 11/10/2011, describing the ‘Bring a Friend Day’ event at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve, and promoting the Caulfield Little Athletics Association. 4/1 article from the Glen Eira/Port Phillip Leader on the success of the Caulfield Little Athletics Club at the Southern Metro Region Championship, dated 12/03/2013. 5/I article from the Glen Eira/Port Phillip Leader on Caulfield Little Athletics Clubs success at the Little Athletics Southern Metro Region Cross Country and Walks Challenge, dated 30/07/2013.foley roy, arden cr., arden mrs, gunn e cr., walters r cr., gunn e mrs., blair cr., poolan g cr., foley kath, russell geoff, caulfield, caulfield south, sports clubs, ladson mandy, sanders neil, ‘bring a friend day’, duncan mackinnon reserve, caulfield little athletics centre, harper russell, bendigo bank murrumbeena, sporting clubs, caulfield little athletics, sports, recreations, competitions, entertainment, sports grounds, parks, reserves, leisure, cultural events, cultural activities, athletics, ovals, clubs, associations, thompson riley, montag jemima, watson sasha, mouratch daniel, montag piper, brammer bridget, nakase taishi, macdonald georgie, mckenzie charlotte, edwards nicholas, kolokythas keelan, kelart oliver, davis nicola, o’brien genevieve, montag andie, o’connor aisling, catalano maggie, jayesena dinesh, glew liam, menara lachlan, meysztavicz james, miller samantha, williams elinor, pickering jasper, caulfield/port phillip leader, glen eira/port phillip leader, standard times -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, E-Gee Printers Pty Ltd, Butlers Wood's Point and Gippsland General Directory, 1985
This is a reprint of an original which was published in Melbourne by Butler & Brooke, Little Collins Street East. The original printer was W.H.Williams, 23 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne. On the spine was the title: Wood's Point and Gipps Land general directory, 1866.This is a copy of contemporary records of residents and businesses of Woods Point and Gippsland of 1866. It is a useful research tool.A soft covered 97pp book covered in clear plastic. The cover is blue with the title "Butlers Wood Point and Gippsland Directory" in black print with a black page border. It is a directory of residents, contemporary businesses (1866) and road guides. directory-gippsland-1866 butlers-directory -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Artefact, Teapot, Circa 1900
We have little knowledge on this little teapot but is an item of interest and could even be part of a child’s tea set, based on its size. The hand painting on the pot is quite a typical depiction of Japanese scenes from the 19th century. We could find no provenance belonging to this item but it is an interesting and pleasing item suitable for display.Small white china teapot with lid and Japanese scene on both sides with trees and mountains in the background and village houses in the foreground. It is painted in greens, browns and blue and the painting is outlined in a slightly raised style. The trees in the background have raised white dots of paint. The front scene has two ladies and another person in a boat. The lid also has a similar scene. The lid, handle and rim of the spout are all highlighted in dark green.warrnambool, warrnambool history, teapot, asian teapot -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Digital copy, Black and white, Melbourne Harbour Trust, 1959
This photograph was taken at the Mission to Seafarers, Melbourne, from the Celia Little Room looking into the kitchen. It was published in the Port of Melbourne Quarterly (July-September 1959) held in the Mission's archives. The little girl is Rosamond Kent, granddaughter of Padre Oliver.Frank Leslie Oliver served as chaplain at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne for 30 years from 1930 - 1960, including time served as chaplain with the Royal Australia Navy aboard HMAS Australia. He was a live-in chaplain and was supported by his entire family, including wife Moira, for whom a memorial window exists in the chapel. It shows the contribution of the members of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild providing the comfort of home to visiting seafarers.Black and white photograph of four women plating up and serving several meals in the Mission to Seafarers kitchen. They are being assisted by a young girl, Rosamond Kent (daughter of Beverley and Robin Kent - Beverley was the only daughter of the Revd. Frank and Mrs. Moira Oliver), who is holding a white jug in her right hand. She is positioned on the right of one of the women, who is on the furthest right of the photograph. The woman on the far right is wearing a string of pearls. The three women that can be seen from the waist up are wearing nice clothes, two with aprons (one is hidden by Beverley Kent). The head of the fourth woman is the only part of her that can be seen as she is positioned behind the woman on the left-hand side.On the back of the photograph there are two names: one is undecipherable and the other says 'Ro Kent' to signify Beverley Kent. There is also a number 5 in the top left corner with what appears to be a tick underneath it.kitchen, food, vinegar, mission to seafarers, celia little room, ladies harbour lights guild, pearls, aprons, plates, jugs, necklace, lhlg, children, rosamond kent -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The old Burgoyne's store on Main Road, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitalmain road, burgoyne's shop -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Uniting Church, cnr Main Road and John Street, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitalmain road, john street, eltham uniting church -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Hotel, cnr Pitt Street and Main Road, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitalmain road, pitt street, eltham hotel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Hotel, cnr Pitt Street and Main Road, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitalmain road, pitt street, eltham hotel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Newly refurbished Eltham Community and Reception Centre, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitalsteps, accessibility, exterior, landscaping, eltham community and reception centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Newly refurbished Eltham Community and Reception Centre, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitallandscaping, gardens, eltham community and reception centre, grass, mulch -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Newly refurbished Eltham Community Centre, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitaleltham community centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Newly refurbished Eltham Community Centre, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitaleltham community centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Newly refurbished Eltham Community Centre, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitaleltham community centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Newly refurbished Eltham Community Centre, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitaleltham community centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Newly refurbished Eltham Community Centre, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitaleltham community centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Newly refurbished Eltham Community Centre, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitaleltham community centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Newly refurbished Eltham Community Centre, 21 June 2017, 21 June 2017
A walk around Little Eltham, 21 June 2017Born Digitaleltham community centre