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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Henderson Jim, Greystone of the Glen, 1991
History of Henderson family from Scotland to South Australia including South Wales and India connections from 1760c to 1985.genealogy -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, ROGER PURCELL, SEBASTAPOL GARDENS, 1994
ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OWNED BY MR. WILLIAM HARRIS OF SUTHERLAND ST. CLUNESBLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY (COPY) SCENE OF SEBASTOPOL GARDENS CLUNES, VIEW SHOWING GARDENERS AND FENCE IN HARRIS FAMILY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GARDEN CIRCA 1886 WINNERS OF PICKLES AND JAMS COMPETITION IN CALCUTTA EXHIBITION IN INDIA 1836ON ORIGINAL "SEBASTOPOL GARDENS CLUNES 1886 WINNER OF PICKLES AND JAMS COMPETITION IN CALCUTTA IN INDIA 1886" (IN PENCIL)local history, photography, photograph, rural life, sebastapol gardens - clunes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - First Aid to the Injured - The St John Ambulance association, 1942
The St John Ambulance Association, which was founded in 1877 in England. Its first uniformed first-aiders were founded in 1887 as the St John Ambulance Brigade. These two have since been merged into a single association. St John Ambulance now have over 40 national organisations, many of which are affiliated with Johanniter International, and over 300,000 volunteers worldwide. The Order of St John owns the brand name in most countries (with the notable exception of India, which has a St John Ambulance organisation that is unconnected to the international movement). Logos vary in different countries but always contain the eight-pointed white Maltese cross as the essential identifier. Like the Order, St John Ambulance associations accept members of all religions. Their geographic organisation differs from the Order, and they have to contend with the differing national laws, medical practices and cultures of countries. As a result, the role and organisation of St John Ambulance varies by country.Joan Filbey Collection: Book First Aid to the Injured - The St John Ambulance association. The book is a copy of the Thirty-ninth edition first impression (1942), Price 2/6 net; by post, 2/8. The book is published by the St John Ambulance Association (Victoria Centre) 217 Lonsdale Street Melbourne. Inside Front Cover - a sketch of a skeleton along with arteries and bones marked. It is sttsched to the cover by masking tape. Written in ink is "Maxwell A. Roberts, SEC Bendigo"history, bendigo, joan filbey collection, st john ambulance, first aid book, maxwell roberts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Lydia Chancellor collection: A Prussian priest gave Bendigo his heart
George Henry Backhaus (1811-1882) was born in Prussia. He was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1836 and began his missionary work in India. In 1846 he came to Australia, first ministering in Sydney and then Adelaide. With the discovery of gold in Victoria, Backhaus believed he was called to become a missionary on the goldfields. His first Bendigo mass was celebrated 2/5/1852. He travelled extensively throughout the goldfields eventually establishing a tent church on the site of St Killians in 1852. In 1853 this was replaced by a slab-walled and canvas-roofed church.. The site also included a Catholic school. In 1863 he returned to Germany but came back to Bendigo in 1867. He retired from parish work in 1881 and moved to Melbourne but as his health declined he returned to Bendigo in 1882 to die.The age from 08/01/1966. Article titled: A Prussian priest gave Bendigo his heart, Churches of history - 9 by John Hetherington. The article details the life of Dr. Henry Backhaus, the first Catholic priest in Bendigo.In blue pen "The Age" 8-1-66bendigo churches, backhaus, st.killian -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Five Bendigo Business Dockets, 1892 - 1902, 31/01/2017
8545a Docket from Tuck & Co. Limited, Asbestos & India Rubber Manufacturers, 4566 Collins Street, Melbourne; Sept. 4th, 1889; Head Office: 116 Cannon Street, London. Purchased 3 Bags of Asb. Boiler ?? at a cost of £3/- by Messrs. Abbitt & Co. 8545b Docket from G. Wood, General Founder, Kensington Iron Foundry, Macauley Road, dated Dec. 2nd, 1896; due from Mr. J. H. Abbott, For 1 doz. combination parts& 1/2 doz. stands for parts at £1/14/00. 8545c Memorandum James Oppy, Boot and Shoemaker, Fitzroy Street, Kerang, dated Aug. 23rd, 1893. Apology and advice the amount owing will be forwarded on 1st of next month (Sept.). 8545d Docket for six items purchased by Messrs. J.H. Abbott, Bendigo for £63/16/00 from The Australian Explosives & Chemical Coy. Ltd on Aug. 5, 1902. Manufacturers and Importers of High Explosives and Detonators, 356 Little Collins Street, Melbourne 8545e Docket / quote from J. Kennon & Sons, Tanners, Curriers & Leather Merchants, 206 Bridge Road, Richmond. October 19th, 1888, quotation sent to Mr. J H Abbott, Leather Merchant, Sandhurst.bendigo businesses, j. kennon and sons, tuck and co, g. wood, james oppy, the australian and chemical coy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PEARCE COLLECTION: ACCOUNT TO ELDRIDGE & BURNET
Pearce Collection: Account to Eldridge & Burnet 1912 from the India Rubber, Gutta Percha and Telegraph Works Co Limited, Elizabeth St, Melbourne. Receipt attached.business, retail, plumber -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: LETTER TO MICHAEL, 21/06/1907
Letter to Michael from his brother Trn who has written the letter from Persia. Letter dated 21-6-07. He enclosed a draft for £150. He mentions India in August and London some time in September .business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - letter to michael -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA NOTE, 03/06/1907
Printed and handwritten note No. 8253, dated 3/6/1907 from A. R. Jagnam? To Michael Kelly Esq. mentioning a Demand Draft on Melbourne for £150 requested by Capt. J. B. Kelly and would he please acknowledge it directly to him. From Bombay.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection - chartered bank of india, australia & china note, michael kelly esq, capt. j b kelly, a r jagnam? -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION: WOODEN BOX LID WITH METAL CLASP
Wooden box lid with metal clasp and clasp hole with brown leather 'hinge ' glued to top - / paper label glued on inside surface with shield of the Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom words 'Duet Et Mon Droit' (The motto refers to the divine right of the Monarch to govern) the words Gold Scales and weights of all descriptions By R. Vandome Titford & Co 117 Leadenhall Street London Scale makers to Her Majesty Hon Boards of Customs & Inland Revenue her ? Hon East India Comp & The Bank of England Etc ? Table of Troy Weights ….THE STANDARD PRICE OF GOLD IS; £3.17.101/2d P.O.weighing, weights & measures -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Commemoration Mug
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death on 6 February 1952. He was also the last Emperor of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved in August 1947, and the first head of the Commonwealth following the London Declaration of 1949, He married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923, and they had two daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret. KEELE STREET POTTERY (K.S.P) CO. LTD 1915–1958 Earthenware manufacturer at Keele St, Tunstall (to c.1958) and then at Meir Airport, Longton, as part of the Staffordshire Potteries Group.Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth c.1937 Commemorative Ceramic Mug. Individual Photo of King George and Queen Elizabeth surrounded by yellow wreath. 2 Flags either side. Crown in center of photos and G and E either side of Crown. Gold embossing on lip of mug. Writing at bottom of transfer is missing.KSP C England on basecoronation 1936, king george vi -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: TEA LABELS
Sheet with the four side labels for a packet of tea. Two labels have Fragrance, Our Special Tea, Strength - Half Pound Net Weight. The other two have: Rich in Aroma & Strength. Golden Tip Specially Selected Tea from Finest Estates of Ceylon, India & Java. Printed in red with blue background on white paper.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, golden tip tea -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: LABEL - HEANEY'S TEAS
Sheet with the four sides of a tea packet printed in dark blue and white. Two sides have Specially Selected Teas from the finest gardens of Ceylon & India. A. Heaney, tea Merchant, 274 Victoria St., North Richmond. The other two sides have Pure Economical Pure Blended Heaney's Teas Fragrant & Refreshing. 1/2 lb. Net Weight printed on them.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, a heaney, heaney's teas -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: LABEL - GILT EDGE TEA
Label for a packet of Gilt Edge Tea printed on heavy paper. Shows the four sides of the packet. Printed in dark blue and gold. Two have Gilt Edge Tea with flowers in the top left corner and each side of Tea. One has the name Wm. Craig, The Beehive Stores, Phone 9, Yarragon. This package contains 1/2 lb. Net. The fourth: Gilt Edge Tea is from India and Ceylon.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, gilt edge tea, wm craig, the beehive stores -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: LABEL - GILT EDGE TEA
Label for a packet of Gilt Edge Tea printed on heavy paper. Shows the four sides of the packet. Printed in dark blue and gold. Two have Gilt Edge Tea with flowers in the top left corner and each side of Tea. One has the name Alex Mitchell Whittlesea Cash Store and Bakery, Phone 10. This package contains 1/2 lb. Net. The fourth: Gilt Edge Tea is from India and Ceylon.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, gilt edge tea. alex mitchell, whittlesea cash store and bakery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: YUMMY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Yummy: the original owner of this ice-cream van sold it to Granny Robins for 20 pounds before returning to India. The Bendigo council gave Ms Robins' son George permission to make and sell ice-cream on the streets of Bendigo between 7pm and 9pm each night. The delicacies were sold for one penny each, or with wafers for two pennies. Otherwise, the customer could trade two empty beer bottles for an ice-cream. The clip I in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; THE BRISTOL TUNE-BOOK
A black hard covered book titled, 'The Bristol Tune-book : a Manual of Tunes and Chants. Edited by Alfred Stone. London : Novello, Ewer and Co. 1, Berners (W.), and 80 & 81, Queen Street (EC.). Bristol : W. & F. Morgan, Clare Street. Inside cover is an inscription with the words 'To George Albert Pethard, as a slight recognition of services rendered to the Wesleyan Methodist Church Trimulgherry, India. 1880 - 1881.'Editor, Alfred Stonebooks, music, scores, lydia chancellor collection, collection, books, hymn books, music, church music -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SOUVENIR OF MY SECOND TOUR OF THE WORLD 1924, 1925
My Second Tour of the World. 1924. By G.A. Pethard Printed by The Cambridge Press, Bendigo. 1925. Includes b/w photographs and a handrawn map. Travel book to "...afford much information on subjects and places not generally known and help readers to better appreciate the marvels of other lands'' (taken from the preface) Countries visited: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) India Malaya (Malaysia) Batavia, Java (Indonesia) China Hong Kong Japan Manchuria (China and Russia) Siberia (Russia) Russia Finland Sweden Norway England (England and Scotland and Wales) Teneriffe (Canary Islands, Spain) South Africa (South Africa and Zimbabwe) Item note: With the author's compliments... [handwritten] Mr J. Thomas, Golden Square As the pages are not numbered, it is uncertain if any pages are missing from the front of the book. The first page talks about Ceylon. It makes no mention of Fremantle. However, Fremantle is noted on the map. 3 copiesG. A. Pethardbiography, highlights of a world tour. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF 'HARRIET' BALMORAL HILL
A small black and white photograph of "Harriet", there is no surname, Balmoral Hill Blackheath. A relative of Elma Winslade wells. Harriet is show standing with her arms resting on a cushion on top of the back of what looks like a leather chair, she is wearing a black long dress. At the bottom T. Wright, Poplar. On the back the logo of T. Wright, photographer, 199 East India Road, opposite Poplar church, London.person, individual, female portrait -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE POSTCARD PHOTO OF BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION: WEMBLY
black and white POSTCARD photo of British Empire Exhibition , Wembly , showing 'The lake , and Palaces of industry , Engineering , India , Canada and Australia / photo from the Daily mirror - Beagles Postcards - J.Beagles & Co Ltd Printers and Publishers guaranteed real photograph ' / 'Souvenir of my outbound World Tour & the World's Greatest Exhibition .- Melbourne , 24th Oct 1923 London 30th May 1924 Itinerery of the trip includes Ceylon , India , Burma , Java , China , Japan , Siberia , Finland , Sweden , Norway . - complements and good wishes G. A PETHARD . / POSTAGE STAMP 'British Empire Exhibition 1924 three halfpence / brown/ black and white paper postcardDaily mirrorphotograph, building, photo of british empire exhibition , wembly , showing 'the lake , and palaces of industry , engineering , india , canada and australia / photo from the daily mirror - beagles postcards - j.beagles & co ltd printers and publishers / g. a pethard . / postage stamp 'british empire exhibition 1924 three halfpence -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LYDIA COLLECTION COLLECTION; LIFE IN OTHER LANDS
A green tin with a pictures of trees on the lid. The words 'Autumn Glory' are also written on the lid - 1. Series 1 - 12 'Life in other Lands.' A set of six photographs in each envelope. From pictures painted by E .S. Hardy. The All-British Picture Company Ltd., The Sunday School Union, 57/59 Ludgate Hill. London, E.C.4. 2. One envelope containing beautiful coloured reproductions of the paintings by E. Stuart Hardy. Titled 'Early Saints of History.' A.B. Shaw & Co., Ltd. 3, Creed Lane, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.4. 3. Four black and white postcard size photographs of the process of making Guinness in a plain envelope.place, tin, lydia chancellor collection, collection, tin, photograph, photo, photos, photographs, guinness manufacturing, history, early saints of history, saints, st. columba, st. patrick, caedmon, st. augustine, st. benedict, st. francis, life in other lands, china, japan, africa, eskimos, inuits, south seas, india, geography, person, people, e. s. hardy, art, artwork, painting, place, societies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WEDDING PHOTO, GROOM IN MILITARY UNIFORM
Black and white photograph of wedding couple. Bride has trailing bridal bouquet. Groom in military uniform, leather leggings, Sam Brown felt hat? Leather armchair on left. Pole on left. Inscriptions: 'Bourne & Shepherd, India'Bourne & Shepherd, Indiacottage, miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETHARD COLLECTION: SKETCH MAP - G. A. PETHARD'S SECOND WORLD TOUR
Sketch Map - G. A. Pethard's second World Tour showing route and intermediate mileages and total mileage (60,00 miles). Route details for tour via india, Malaya, China, Japan, Siberia, Scandanavia, England, Soth Africa.person, individual, mayor of bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - PORTRAIT - MR & MRS THOS L. EVANS, 1932
Postcard : Black and white of Mr & Mrs Thos L. Evans. For Christ & India. 1932. Male is dressed in a black suit, white shirt and striped tie, the female wearing cardigan, top and a pendant. Her hair is dark and wavy cut above the shoulders.Mr & Mrs Thos L. Evans.postcard, photograph, portrait mr & mrs thos l. evans, thos l. evans. postcard, photograph, portrait 1932 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MEDAL COLLECTION: QUEEN VICTORIA JUBILEE MEDAL 1887, 1887
Object. Pewter like metal medal with 2mm hole drilled at top and 1.5mm hole on lower RHS(Obverse). Obverse: Engraved around edges ''QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM MARRIED FEB 10TH 1840''. Engraved in the centre: ''AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24TH 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 29TH 1837. Reverse: In the centre a head profile engraving of Queen Victoria - crowned and veiled. Engraved around the edge, ''VICTORIA REG. JUBILEE YEAR 1887.numismatics, medals - commemorative, queen victoria jubilee medal 1887 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - QC BINKS COLLECTION:BUTTON
Metal button. In the centre is a large cat like animal with the number 14 underneath. At the top is the word India and on the bottom the word Waterloo.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - QC BINKS COLLECTION:BUTTON
Metal button. In the centre is a large cat like animal with the number 14 underneath. At the top is the word India and on the bottom the word Waterloobendigo, gold mining, qc binks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS, Nineteenth Century
Stereoscopic Views . Printed on Front. Underwood & Underwood, New York, London, Publishers Ottawa - Kansas. Works and Studios, Ardlington Nth, Littleton Nth, Washington. 1. Man - eating Alligators of India looking for another meal. 2. Loch Katrine, Scotland. 'The spot an Angel designed in Grace'. Faded undecipherable description on reverse. 3. Overlooking Natures Grandest Scenery - from Glacier Point [N E Yosemite Valley, Cal. Printed Description reverse.Underwood & underwood.photography, viewers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAPTAIN JOHN HEPBURN: FROM SEA TO SQUATTING
Captain John Hepburn (7 page document re Hepburn by unknown author titled '' From Sea to Squatting - Smeaton Hill. Unknown date). Born Whitekirk Haddington East Lothean Scotland, 10 December 1803. His mother nee Stewart. Worked for East India Shipping Line. In 1828 at 25 years became the mate on the vessel 'Diaden'. Captain Wilson. As Captain of the 'Alice' in 1830 married Eliza Combes. Alice Elizabeth, 1st child, born the same Year. 1833 a son John Stewart was born and unfortunately died one year later. A third child Thomas was born. He sailed on a steam propelled vessel between Sydney and Newcastle. He later took over the ship 'Ceres' and was expected to run the Board of Directors. Sadly health prevailed. The 'Ceres' struck 'Whale Rock' and sank. Captain Martin was in charge at the time. Mr. J. Gardiner offered and overland to Victoria. Other names are; Mrs Coghill, John Coghill,. Strathallen, Smeaton Hill, Fourth child John Stewart born. Benjamin Hepburn, Eliza 1840, Henry 1842, Mary 1845, Helen 1845 (twins), Jane1847, Anne 1849. John Hepburn appointed a Magistrate. Reghetti.person, individual, captain john hepburn, the settlers act, john sturat hepburn, george hepburn, allison stewart, smeaton homestead, thomas, eliza, henry, mary, helen, jane and anne hepburn. mr j. gardiner, loddon district, mrs coghill, john cohill, strathallen run, george stuart coghill, captain willson, eliza combes -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Ship's crew, HMAS Warrnambool J202, 1941
This photograph shows the crew of the first HMAS Warrnambool (J202) marching east along Timor Street in Warrnambool, just opposite the Post Office on the corner of Gillies Street. People are watching the parade from the footpath and two boys, dressed in their ‘best’ clothes, are marching alongside the crew. The HMAS Warrnambool was one of 60 Bathurst class corvette vessels built during World War II for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as armed minesweepers. The namesake of the City of Warrnambool, Victoria, was launched in Sydney in 1941. The HMAS Warrnambool began service with patrols off Bass Strait in 1941. In December the ship docked in the Warrnambool harbour at Lady Bay. The crew came ashore and performed a march for the city. The Mayor, Cr. John R Astbury presented them with a plaque of the City of Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms and the Warrnambool Patriotic Fund gave them a gift of 110 books for the crew’s library. The Warrnambool served in Darwin during the time it was bombed, it was involved in several rescues and carried troops to New Guinea, it carried out escort and patrol duties on Australia's east coast, then at Fremantle and back to Darwin. The ship was at Timor when the Japanese surrendered in 1945. It performed mine clearance work around the Solomon Islands and New Guinea after the war. In 1947 the HMAS Warrnambool was at the Great Barrier Reef, off the Queensland coast, to clear the defensive British mines previously laid to protect Australia’s boarders. The ship hit a mine near Cockburn Reef, exploded and sank shortly afterwards. One of the 70 or so men on board was killed and three died later. The rescued men were transferred by boats to the nearby HMAS Swan II, which took the survivors to Cairns. The four deceased were Victorian seamen. In May 1948 the Royal Australian Navy divers recovered a number of items from the wreck, including the ship’s bell and the City of Warrnambool plaque. In 1949 the RAN returned the plaque to the Warrnambool City Council, and donated the ship’s bell to the Australian War Memorial. Further objects were recovered in 1972-75 by Southern Cross Diving and Salvage. A memorial plaque was erected in Warrnambool on September 13, 1995 in honour of all who served on HMAS Warrnambool. NOTE: (1)- HMAS Warrnambool II (FCPB204 was built in 1980 in Cairns, with a compliment of 22 personnel. It was decommissioned in 2005. (2)- SS Warrnambool, a steam and sail ship, was built in 1892 in London and broken up in 1926. [A more detailed history can be found in our Collection Record 3477.]This photograph is significant for its association with the lifesaving rescue of the crew and the sinking Royal Australian Navy vessel, HMAS Warrnambool (J202). The HMAS Warrnambool played a nationally significant role in overturning Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (colloquially known as the White Australia policy). The ship rescued, and brought to Australia, Samuel and Annie Jacob and their family after they evacuated Dutch East India. The family was threatened with deportation and made the first successful appeal to High Court regarding that Act. The HMAS Warrnambool has - Local significance for being the namesake of the City of Warrnambool - Local significance, having docked in Warrnambool Harbour - Local significance, the crew having paraded in Timor Street, Warrnambool - State significance for its first patrol being in Bass Strait. - National significance, being present in Timor at the Japanese surrender - National significance, shown by the significance of the ship’s bell being curated as Military Heritage and Technology at the Australian War Memorial. - National significance as part of Australia’s defence force history, being one of only four Bathurst class corvettes lost while in Australian service, the only Bathurst class corvette lost after World War II, the only RAN vessel to be sunk by a mine, and associated with the last four Navy deaths of WWIIPhotograph of the crew of HMAS Warrnambool J202. This black and white image shows the crew marching east along Timor Street in Warrnambool. People are watching from the footpath and two formally dressed boys are marching alongside the sailors. Inscription on the reverse.(PRIVATE details - See Notes)flagstaff hill, maritime village, maritime museum, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, mort's dock & engineering co ltd, h.m.a.s. warrnambool, hmas warrnambool, hmas warrnambool i, hmas warrnambool j202, hmas swan ii, j202, world war ii, bathurst class corvette, royal australian navy, ran, sydney built ship, bass strait patrol, sea mine patrol, mine sweeper, mine clearance, navy divers, great barrier reef, cockburn reef, southern cross diving and salvage, warrnambool city council, cr j r astbury, mayor j r astbury, warrnambool patriotic fund, seal, coat of arms, dedicatory plaque, hmas warrnambool 1941, shipwreck by sea mine 1947, sinking ship, sunk ship, marching, parade, timor street warrnambool, minesweeper -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Vessel, H.M.A.S. Warrnambool J202, Between 1941-1947
This photograph is connected to the first HMAS Warrnambool (J202), which was one of 60 Bathurst class corvette vessels built during World War II by Mort's Dock & Engineering Co Ltd of Sydney under the commission of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It was the namesake of the City of Warrnambool in Victoria. The armed minesweeper was 57 metres long and could had a complement of 85 personnel. Its armament included 1 × 4 inch Mk XIX gun, 1 × 40 mm Bofors AA gun (installed later), 3 × 20 mm Oerlikon guns (1 later removed), machine guns and depth charge chutes and throwers. It was launched in Sydney in May, 1941. The HMAS Warrnambool began service with patrols off Bass Strait in 1941. In December the ship docked in Warrnambool Harbour and the crew marched in a parade along Timor Street. The ship’s crew received a donation of 110 books from the Warrnambool Patriotic Fund, and a plaque of the City of Warrnambool’s Coat of Arms presented by the Mayor, Cr. John R Astbury. In September 1942 a Dutch East Indies family, Samuel and Annie Jacob and seven of their eight children, was rescued by the HMAS Warrnambool and evacuated to Darwin. The family settled in Melbourne, then in 1944 Samuel tragically died. After the war ended the family was threatened with deportation under Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (known also as the White Australia policy). Annie married her landlord, John O’Keefe but was still issued a deportation order in 1949. The family appealed to the High Court and the case became famous for being the first successful legal challenge to the Act. The HMAS Warrnambool was in Darwin during the time it was bombed, attacked by the Japanese while rescuing 73 crew from a merchant vessel that had also been attacked. The ship was involved in several other rescues and carried troops to New Guinea. Other events included escort and patrol duties on Australia's east coast, then at Fremantle and back to Darwin. When the Japanese surrendered on September 11, 1945, at the end of World War II, the ship was at Timor. It performed mine clearance work around the Solomon Islands and New Guinea after the war. On 13th September 1947 the ship was sent to lead a flotilla at the Great Barrier Reef, off the Queensland coast. The mission was to clear the defensive British mines that were laid during1941-43 to protect Australia’s boarders. The HMAS Warrnambool hit a mine near Cockburn Reef, exploded and sank shortly afterwards. One of the 70 or so men on board was killed at the time and thirty-two men were badly injured; three of these also lost their lives. The four deceased were Victorian seamen. The wounded men were transferred by boats to the nearby HMAS Swan II, where the Swan’s and the Warrnambool’s doctors cared for them. The HMAS Swan II took the survivors to Cairns, and from there the men were flown by RAAF to either Brisbane or Sydney hospitals. The HMAS Warrnambool was the only RAN ship to be sunk by a mine, and the four who lost their livers were the last naval casualties from World War II. The ship’s wartime service was recognised by three honours. In May 1948 a number of items were recovered by Navy divers from the wreck of HMAS Warrnambool. The items included the ship’s bell (inscribed HMAS Warrnambool 1941) and the round plaque with the Seal of the Warrnambool City Council. In 1949 the plaque was returned to the Council, and the bell was donated to the Australian War Memorial. Further objects were recovered by the new owners of the wreck, Southern Cross Diving and Salvage, in 1972-75. A memorial plaque, honouring the memories of all those who served on the HMAS Warrnambool until is sunk on September 13 1947, was erected in Warrnambool on September 13, 1995. NOTE: (1)- The second HMAS Warrnambool (FCPB204), also the namesake of the City of Warrnambool, was built in 1980 in Cairns, one of fifteen Fremantle Class Patrol Boats ordered by the RAN. It was just over 41 metres long with a compliment of 22 personnel. It patrolled Australia’s northern waters for illegal fishing vessels. This vessel was decommissioned in 2005. (2)- There was also a steam and sail ship named the S.S. Warrnambool, built in 1892 in London and broken up in 1926.This photograph is significant for its association with Royal Australian Navy and its vessel, HMAS Warrnambool (j202). The HMAS Warrnambool played a nationally significant role in overturning Australia’s Immigration Restriction Act 1901 (colloquially known as the White Australia policy). The ship rescued, and brought to Australia, Samuel and Annie Jacob and their family after they evacuated Dutch East India. The family was threatened with deportation and made the first successful appeal to High Court regarding that Act. The HMAS Warrnambool has - Local significance for being the namesake of the City of Warrnambool - Local significance, having docked in Warrnambool Harbour - Local significance, the crew having paraded in Timor Street, Warrnambool - State significance for its first patrol being in Bass Strait. - National significance, being present in Timor at the Japanese surrender - National significance as part of Australia’s defence force history, being one of only four Bathurst class corvettes lost while in Australian service, the only Bathurst class corvette lost after World War II, the only RAN vessel to be sunk by a mine, and associated with the last four Navy deaths of WWIIBlack and white photograph of vessel H.M.A.S. Warrnambool J202 on an open sea. The identifying number is painted on the hull. The ship is flying a white ensign. A lifeboat is suspended near the centre of the ship. Figures can be seen on deck. Hand written inscription on the reverse side. On ship's hull "J202" On reverse of photo "From P.O. FRED MATTHEWS. 23378. R.A.N." "MARIBYRNONG MAIDSTON RSL" "H.M.A.S. 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