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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Ship Log, Early 20th Century
In times past the only way to measure a ship’s speed was to throw a wood log into the water and observe how fast it moved away from the ship. In the 16th century, the log was fastened to a rope knotted at set intervals. The log was thrown over the stern (back) of the vessel and a crew member counted the number of knots that were paid out in a set time. From this, they could estimate the vessel's speed through the water. This was known as streaming the log and is also the derivation of the knot as a measurement of nautical speed. Various manufacturers of nautical equipment had sought over the years to perfect the operation of determining a ship's speed and it wasn't until Thomas Walker and his son Ferdinand developed a mechanical system that eventually made this task became easy for marine navigators. Thomas Walker & Son were internationally renowned in the manufacturing of ship logs the founding father, Thomas Walker (1805–1871), an engineer in Birmingham, patented his mechanical log in 1878 which was a recording instrument that attached to a rail at the stern of a vessel connected by a long cord with a rotor which was towed behind the ship. The instrument dial then recorded the distance travelled. Thomas Walker first went into business to manufacture stoves at 58 Oxford Street Birmingham. Walker’s self-feeding stove was widely lauded at the Paris Exhibition of 1855, winning a prize medal and kickstarting the first of many notable innovations for the Walker family's manufacturing business. However, it wasn’t until working on an earlier ship’s log model invented by his Uncle that Thomas Walker became interested in the further development of this device, used to ascertain a ship’s speed. Walker continued to improve on the common log for the company of Massey & Sons and these improvements were deemed revolutionary. This log became a firm favourite of the West India Association (a British-based organisation promoting ties and trade with the British Caribbean), being the most common log in use for two generations. It took until 1861 for Thomas Walker and his son, Thomas Ferdinand Walker (1831-1921) to patent the first Walker log of many. Together, with the introduction of the A1 Harpoon Log two years later, they established the Walker Log Business as a force to be reckoned with. By his passing in 1871, Thomas Walker Snr had not only founded a family business with considerable staying power but also instilled a tradition of public service. Having sat as a representative on the Birmingham Town Council for 15 years and played an active role in public works, he was soon given the nickname of ‘Blue Brick Walker’. Much like his father, Thomas Ferdinand Walker changed the face of the maritime industry. His patent of 1897, the ‘Cherub’ log, was a notable departure from the past providing a far more accurate reading and replacing the majority of logs of the age. They were the first to produce an electric log (Trident) and the Walker factory was one of the first to introduce the 48-hour work week for employees.The ship log was invented and made by a significant marine instrument maker and innovator of machinery. It demonstrates the huge leap taken to improve navigational accuracy at sea with an instrument that was in use for decades.Ships Log, Walker Trident electric motor, in wooden box with instructions inside box. The motor dial with electric cord is still inside box.Inscription "Admiralty patent number 3332" and "Walker Trident Electric Ship Log (Mark III), 15-25 volt". On top of lid, hand written, is "G TAYLOR"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ships log, thomas walker & son, electric ships log, marine navigation, thomas ferdinand walker, ship log -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ship Log, 1900-1920
The Excelsior IV Log is a nautical instrument for measuring a vessel’s speed and distance travelled. When navigating a ship it is essential to be able to estimate the boat’s speed and distance travelled to determine its position at sea. In times past the only way to measure a ship’s speed was to throw a wood log into the water and observe how fast it moved away from the ship. In the 16th century, the log was fastened to a rope knotted at set intervals. The log was thrown over the stern (back) of the vessel and a crew member counted the number of knots that were paid out in a set time. From this, they could estimate the speed of the vessel through the water. This was known as streaming the log and is also the derivation of the knot as a measurement of nautical speed. The Walker’s Excelsior Mark IV instrument was designed for smaller vessels, such as yachts, launches and fishing vessels. Historical: Thomas Walker & Son was internationally renowned in the manufacturing of ships logs, founding father , Thomas Walker (1805–1871), an engineer in Birmingham, patented a mechanical log in 1878 which was a recording instrument that attached to a rail at the stern of a vessel connected by a long cord with a rotor which was towed behind the ship. The instrument dial recorded the distance travelled. Thomas Walker first went into business to manufacture stoves at 58 Oxford Street Birmingham. Walker’s self-feeding stove was widely lauded at the Paris Exhibition of 1855, winning a prize medal and kick starting the first of many notable innovations for the Walker family's manufacturing business. However, it wasn’t until working on an earlier ship’s log model invented by his Uncle that Thomas Walker became interested in the further development of this device, used to ascertain a ship’s speed. Walker continued to improve on the common log for the company of Massey & Sons and these improvements were deemed revolutionary. This log became a firm favourite of the West India Association (British-based organisation promoting ties and trade with the British Caribbean), being the most common log in use for two generations. It took until 1861 for Thomas Walker and his son, Thomas Ferdinand Walker (1831-1921) to patent the first Walker log of many. Together, with the introduction of the A1 Harpoon Log two years later, they established the Walker Log Business as a force to be reckoned with. By the time of his passing in 1871, Thomas Walker Snr had not only founded a family business with considerable staying power but also instilled a tradition of public service. Having sat as a representative on the Birmingham Town Council for 15 years and played an active role in public works, he was soon given the nickname of ‘Blue Brick Walker’. Much like his father, Thomas Ferdinand Walker changed the face of the maritime industry. His patent of 1897, the ‘Cherub’ log, was a notable departure from the past providing a far more accurate reading and replacing the majority of logs of the age. They were the first to produce an electric log and the Walker factory was one of the first to introduce the 48 hour work week for employees. The ship log was invented and made by a significant marine instrument maker and innovator of machinery. It demonstrates the huge leap taken to improve navigational accuracy at sea with an instrument that was in use for decades.Ship's Taff Rail Log, rope attached. Walker's Excelsior IV Log model. Nautical miles dials: units and 10's. "Walker's Excelsior IV Log", "Made in England by Thomas Walker, Birmingham"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, log register, taff rail log, taffrail log, marine navigation, a1 harpoon log, cherub’ log, walker’s excelsior mark iv log, ship’s log instrument, mechanical ship’s log, measure ship’s speed, nautical instrument, navigation instrument, massey & sons, thomas walker, blue brick walker, thomas walker & son, thomas ferdinand walker, 48 hour work week -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Set of 2, City of Melbourne, "Drivers or Conductors License", 1914
The City of Melbourne issued a License or Licence for Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo) drivers (gripmen) or conductors under their Hackney Carriage by-law No. 110. The cost was 5/- or five schillings. This practice ceased during 1917. 1 - License No. 179, was issued to George A Barrett of Port Melbourne who was a tram conductor on the 16/1/1914. The document is signed by John Clayton as Town Clerk. 2 - License No. 58, issued to Herb S Browne of Glenferrie, tram conductor on 14/1/1917 and signed by T Geo Ellery Town Clerk.Demonstrates a license issued by the City of Melbourne under their Hackney Carriage By-LawDocument - set of two - pink paper License No. 179 for 1914 and No. 58 for 1917Hand written name and datetramways, mtoco, license, licence, conductors, city of melbourne -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photgraph - Clarence H Howe VX89778
VX89778 Clarence H Howe served with the 58/59 Infantry Battalion in WWII was mentioned in dispatches which is signified by the Oak Leaf attached to the ribbon of the 1939/45 war medal Framed Photo Clarence H Howe VX89778Bottom of photo is printed VX89778 Clarence H Howe 58/59 Infantry Battalion AIFphotograph, 58/59 infantry battalion a.i.f. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Elwood Primary School, c. 1930
hand written on back: 1930s. Stamped on back: D.J. Taggart, 58 Glenhuntly Rd, Elwood 3184black and white post card fair conditionGrade 5B, Elwood Primary School . D.J.H Taggart, 58 Glenhuntly Road, Elwood 3184, Ph 531 6127. 1930's -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Military Insurance Ticket, 1910
Issued to Roy Taylor, a Sergeant in the 9th Australian Light Horse. At that time soldiers had to take out private insurance to cover the risk of death or disablement on duty.Yearly military insurance ticket to cover death or disablement while on military duty. Premium was 7 shillings per annum for cover of 100 pounds for death or 2 pounds/week up to 13 weeks for disablement.No 44998. Signed by Manager and Issuing officerinsurance, military -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard, Roy Taggart, Bill Logie and H Bunce
Backyard of the Taggart family homeblack and white photograph, unmounted, good conditiondonated by Don Taggart -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Renwick of Otley, Our Boys' Best of All, 1948
A vintage 1950's collection of adventure stories for boys with black lined illustrations.A vintage 1950's hardcover children's book with the title Our Boys' Best of All printed at the top of the coloured illustration of three boys in a rowboat fishing. It is bound on the left side with faded grey tape. The back cover is plain cream coloured.The frontispiece illustration depicts a highwayman brandishing a pistol holding up a stagecoach of passengers. Monsieur Noir ( one of the stories) is written below in blue letters. The title page has the title, publisher details and a black lined illustration of a boy riding a horse with his whip in the air. In the middle of the collection of stories is a coloured plate with the name of one of the stories included: The Secret of Cormorant Point underneath the illustration of three boys being captured by a gang of men with a policeman coming to rescue them. Pp. 65.fictionA vintage 1950's collection of adventure stories for boys with black lined illustrations. children's books, books, children's stories, adventure stories -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Renwick of Otley, Our Boys' Best of All, 1948
A vintage 1950's collection of adventure stories for boys with black lined illustrations.A vintage 1950's hardcover children's book with the title Our Boys' Best of All printed at the top of the coloured illustration of three boys in a rowboat fishing. It is bound on the left side with faded grey tape. The back cover is plain cream coloured.The frontispiece illustration depicts a highwayman brandishing a pistol holding up a stagecoach of passengers. Monsieur Noir ( one of the stories) is written below in blue letters. The title page has the title, publisher details and a black lined illustration of a boy riding a horse with his whip in the air. In the middle of the collection of stories is a coloured plate with the name of one of the stories included: The Secret of Cormorant Point underneath the illustration of three boys being captured by a gang of men with a policeman coming to rescue them. Pp. 65.fictionA vintage 1950's collection of adventure stories for boys with black lined illustrations. children's books, books, children's stories, adventure stories -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, 1989
This slouch hat belonged to Royal Australian Air Force serviceman/woman Forsyth. Khaki-coloured slouch hat with folded cotton band with blue strip around brim; gold coloured badge depicting a wreath with crown atop and ornamental letters “RAAF”. Four plastic eyelets at crow of hat and signature fold on crown. Wide brim edged with brown coloured binding. A hook on the left crown and left brim attach together to lift one side of the hat. On interior, brown leather chinstrap with metal adjustable buckle ad black leather sweatband stitched in with zig-zag black stitching and secured by khaki silk bow at back. Bow attaches a card reading “58” in a circle. Sticker on interior centre in brown and metallic gold. Size sticker hidden underneath sweatband reads “58 7 1/8”Label on interior of cotton band reads “A.G.C.F./VIC 1989 [broad arrow]/SIZE. 58/8405-66.[crossed out 109-5392]033-5309”. Handwritten on interior brim “FORSYTH”. Size labels read “58” and “58 7 1/8”. Sticker reads “COMMANDO/WOOL SLOUCH HAT/MELBOURNE”uniform, royal australian air force, raaf, r.a.a.f., slouch hat, 1980s -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate of Title, 1927, 1934
Certificate of Title, State Savings Bank of Victoria.Certificate of Title, State Savings Bank of Victoria. Part of Lot 58, Parish of Nunawading, 13 Oct 1927. Vol 5325 Fol 1064898. Letter of 24 Apr 1934 to Mr R. Bell from Council rate collector asking for arrears.Certificate of Title, State Savings Bank of Victoria.land titles, rates, shire of blackburn and mitcham, bell, r, wolseley crescent, blackburn -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Glen Eira Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. Page 58 of Photograph Album with four photographs of three different properties on Glen Eira Road.Hand written: Glen Eira Road [top right] / 105 Glen Eira Rd 3rd July 1972 [under top left photo] / 245 Glen Eira Road [under top right photo] / 356 Glen Eira Road [under bottom left photo] / 356 Glen Eira Rd [under bottom right photo] / 58 [bottom right] trevor hart, glen eira road, caulfield north, victorian, streetscape, cars, verandahs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: STANISTREET J. M.L.A. - CORRESPONDENCE, 1955/58
Documents; Stanistreet J. M.L.A. correspondence. Bundled of documents tied with ribbon - correspondence for John Stanistreet, M.L.A. for Bendigo 1955/58.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, government, state government, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Document - Annual Report, 38th Annual Report and Balance Sheet of the Kadimah National Library 1949
Annual report produced by Kadimah58 pagesj. rymer, a. pearl, j. pushett, a. nirens, s. goldstein, ch. dicky, r. rothberg, y. birsztein, m. bloch, a. braizblat, i. cebon, h. brown, s. factor, j. giligitch, s. kurop, n. kosky, mr. a. mushin, i. rothman, ch. rozenbes, j. semel, m. shechter -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Document - Annual Report, 41st Annual Report and Balance Sheet of the Kadimah National Library 1952
Annual report produced by Kadimah58 pagest. honig, s. burstin, j. pushett, n. suchowolski, ch. dicky, h. miodownik, ch. rozenbes, c. borenstein, j. bluthal, b. rosen, o. rozenbes, j. gliksman, n. gryfenberg, h. eisenbruch, o. rapoport, i. rothman, j. rudzki, j. sperling, e. tabacznik, b. warszawski, a. zeleznikow -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Art Collection
Photograph - MAP Photos Wonthaggi, Various Photographers
Australia58 Photos -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New South Wales Department of Railways, Souvenir of the official opening of the Sydney-Melbourne standard gauge railway line, 1962
Souvenir booklet on aspects of the opening of the Sydney to Melbourne standard gauge line in 1962Ill, p.58.non-fictionSouvenir booklet on aspects of the opening of the Sydney to Melbourne standard gauge line in 1962railways - australia - history, railway gauge - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Grimsey, J.K. et al, Steam to Diesel in Queensland, 1974
A history of the transition from steam to diesel in Queensland in the 1960s.ill, p.58.non-fictionA history of the transition from steam to diesel in Queensland in the 1960s.locomotives - queensland - history, railroads - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Edwards, Russell, Spirit of Rails
A pictorial profile of diesel trains in Australiaill, p.58.non-fictionA pictorial profile of diesel trains in Australialocomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works -
Vision Australia
Image
Sister Elizabeth Lindsey worked at the RVIB Nursery from it's inception in 1933. During this time, she took photographs of the children, whom she had care of, documenting their life at RVIB as well as the wartime displacement to Olinda when the army took over the St Kilda Road building. Adopting one of her orphan charges, Sister Lindsay left RVIB in 1945. 58 digital files of photographs.rvib nursery, monty james, angelo harris, jimmy schultz, ian cooper, bertie glenister, alan crotty, harry parsons, shirley devine, helen boyd, alan woods, joan morice, david ditchfield, elaine dean (later leahy), cynthia walker, matron jessie morrison, barbara spencer, mae rita, margaret russell, jessie rita, pearl tropman, margaret seary, heather stewart, mrs jenkins, gwen baird, hilda gammon, bobby bolter, judith king, joan ryan, olinda -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Save Community Reserves Rally, Main Road, Eltham, 4 March 2018, 4/3/2018
Protest rally against Nillumbik Shire Councillors' proposal to sell off 17 community reserves. Held at the site of the former Shire of Eltham offices, at 895 Main Road, which were demolished in August 1996, followed by a march along Main Road finishing at the Eltham Railway Station car park at Luck Street. Estimated attendance was approximately 3,000.Born digital image (58)nillumbik shire council, parks, save community reserves, protest rally -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society, Tramway byways, North Sydney, 1973
A study of the tramways of North SydneyIll, maps, p.58.non-fictionA study of the tramways of North Sydneytramways - sydney, tramways - north sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, J Richardson, Destination Circular Quay, 1967
A pictorial review of Sydney tramcarsIll, maps, p.58.non-fictionA pictorial review of Sydney tramcarstramways - sydney, tramway vehicles - sydney -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, Tall Timber and Tramlines, 1982
An illustrated history of some of the narrow gauge timber tramways in Victoria.ill, maps, p.58.non-fictionAn illustrated history of some of the narrow gauge timber tramways in Victoria.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: ALWYN NELSON GIVING TROPHIES, 57-58
Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Swimming Club ' Alwyn Nelson givng trophies to B.Asher, and looking on are G.Ashton , J Crawford, as on reverse 57-58.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Association of Eastern Historical Societies, Favourite Escapes to the Outer-East edited by Catherine Turnbull, 2002
Compiled from articles submitted by member societies of the Association of Eastern [regional] Historical Societies58 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.ISBN 0957788088lillydate, fern tree gully, yarra flats, gulf station, smiths gully, doncaster, narre warren, gembrook, eltham, blackburn lake, surrey hills, warrandyte, bayswater, yarra glen, queenstown, marysville, waverley, wonga park, bend of islands, dandenongs -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - Hamburg Tavern [Hamburger Kniepe] 1901, Kathe Kollwitz
German 1867 - 1945Soft - ground Etching K. 58 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO, 58-59
Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Bill Galvan (MLA) presenting Phillip Moore with a trophy while Bert Graham and others looked on. Names on back with 58-59 Graham in red ink.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide - Glass slide, 1891-1905
Diagram of a grass.58grasses, diagram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO, 1957-58
Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, The Moore Family . Mrs. Moore, Graeme Moore, Mr. Moore, ? , Phillip Moore. With the trophy that was presented to them. Names on back and in red ink 57-58 Graham.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club