This is one of four surf oars now on display at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The oars were once owned by the Warrnambool surf Live Saving Club. They are painted in the original club colours of brown and white. The Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club was formed in 1930, and the elected President was Mr Fletcher Jones (later Sir Fletcher Jones). It is one of the oldest lifesaving clubs on the Victorian Coast. The donor was a member of the surf boat crew that won the 1952 Victorian Surf Boat Championships; the crew comprised Geoff Scott, Ron Blackney, Wes McLaren, Jim Tibb, and Stan Stephens. This oar is significant for its connection with the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club and as an example of equipment used for saving lives at sea in the local Warrnambool community. Oar, one of four oars. Timber handles with flat blades painted in the original club colours of brown and white. The oars originated from the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club, .flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, surf boat oar, original oar, warrnambool surf life saving club, wslc, oar, brown and white, wslc colours, rowing oar, lifesaving

This is one of four surf oars now on display at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The oars were once owned by the Warrnambool surf Live Saving Club. They are painted in the original club colours of brown and white. The Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club was formed in 1930, and the elected President was Mr Fletcher Jones (later Sir Fletcher Jones). It is one of the oldest lifesaving clubs on the Victorian Coast. The donor was a member of the surf boat crew that won the 1952 Victorian Surf Boat Championships; the crew comprised Geoff Scott, Ron Blackney, Wes McLaren, Jim Tibb, and Stan Stephens. This oar is significant for its connection with the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club and as an example of equipment used for saving lives at sea in the local Warrnambool community. Oar, one of four oars. Timber handles with flat blades painted in the original club colours of brown and white. The oars originated from the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, surf boat oar, original oar, warrnambool surf life saving club, wslc, oar, brown and white, wslc colours, rowing oar, lifesaving

This is one of four surf oars now on display at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The oars were once owned by the Warrnambool surf Live Saving Club. They are painted in the original club colours of brown and white. The Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club was formed in 1930, and the elected President was Mr Fletcher Jones (later Sir Fletcher Jones). It is one of the oldest lifesaving clubs on the Victorian Coast. The donor was a member of the surf boat crew that won the 1952 Victorian Surf Boat Championships; the crew comprised Geoff Scott, Ron Blackney, Wes McLaren, Jim Tibb, and Stan Stephens. This oar is significant for its connection with the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club and as an example of equipment used for saving lives at sea in the local Warrnambool community. Oar, one of four oars. Timber handles with flat blades painted in the original club colours of brown and white. The oars originated from the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, surf boat oar, original oar, warrnambool surf life saving club, wslc, oar, brown and white, wslc colours, rowing oar, lifesaving

This medal was presented by the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society and was posthumously awarded to Captain John Coffey’s family for his efforts at saving life at sea, in 1882. Captain Coffey lost his life in this attempt. The shipwreck occurred between Australia and England. The included letter was written by the donor, who is the grandson of John Coffey. It is interesting that the medal and note were packaged in a small tin whose original purpose was to present a wedding cake gift to guests. The container is decorated with wedding bells pressed into the lid. Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society: - The Shipwrecked Mariners (Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society) is a national charity established in 1839. It is run by a network of volunteers in the UK and Ireland. The organisation assists former mariners, their dependants and their families. John Rye and his servant Charles-Gee Jones, of Bath, UK, encouraged its formation after a severe storm caused the loss of life from the ‘Clovelly’ fishing fleet in November 1838. The Society was incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1850. The Society’s flag is the St George’s Cross, a red cross on a white background and a gold crown in the centre, with the letters S F M S displayed, one in each quadrant. Nominations are made by members each year of those who have performed outstanding acts of bravery in helping those in peril in the sea. The inscription on the reverse "PRESENTED FOR HEROIC EXERTIONS IN SAVING LIFE FROM DROWNING / JOB XXIX 13" refers to a verse in the Bible, which in the King James version reads "The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; and I caused the widow's eart to sing for joy."This is the only medal in our collection awarded from the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society. Medal, silver with blue ribbon. The obverse of the medal has images of the British flag, a crown flag with "S.F.", a portrait of a man, a shipwreck, a cannon and anchor, a man with a telescope, and two people attending a body on the shore. The reverse of the medal has text. The medal clasp depicts a fleur de lies between two fish. The medal maker is Stokes. The metal was donated in a tin container and included a letter. The medal was presented posthumously to the family of Captain John Coffey for his efforts at saving life at sea, in 1882. It has an accompanying letter and container.On rim "CAPTAIN JOHN COFFEY - 1882" Obverse "SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN AND MARINERS ROYAL BENEVOLENT SOCIETY" and "ESTAB AD 1839 INCOd BY ACT OF PARLt 1850" Reverse "PRESENTED FOR HEROIC EXERTIONS IN SAVING LIFE FROM DROWNING / JOB XXIX 13" and "ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY" The tin box has "MEDAL" handwritten in black.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, medal, captain john coffey, john coffey, numismatics, hero, saving lives, shipwrecked fishermen and mariners’ royal benevolent society, sfms, shipwrecked mariners' society

"This 'Tree of Life' is dedicated to the memory of Mercy Dickinson who some thirty years ago had an inspiration to form the Blind & Vision Impaired Pottery Group. Mercy's contribution to the Blind & Vision Impaired Community is symbolised by the tree and it's branches, which are forever blossoming and showing new growth. This Plaque was officially unveiled by the Hon Matt Foley Minister for Employment, Training & Youth and Minister for the Arts. 3rd February 2004"1 metal plate framed by woodRBF (with braille lettering below) Royal Blind Foundation Queensland "Tree of Life"royal blind foundation of queensland, mercy dickinson

To honour the commitment of its staff, badges were awarded to commemorate years of service or honorary positions. These consisted of a circle with a gold lighthouse on a contrasting background. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold' against various backgrounds, with '50 years' or 'Life Governor' at the base of the badge.Metal pin with gold lighthouse with shining lightRoyal Victorian Institute for the Blind 50 years Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Life Governorroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges

Engraved Glass Trophy on Glass BaseLife Saving Victoria Logo Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence 2005 - 2006 Beaurepaire Club of the Year Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club

A history of Diamond Creek from earliest records of white visitors (1836) to the 1970s. John Ryan was born in Diamond Creek and lived there all of his life.A detailed history and anecdotes of the Diamond Creek area and its early pioneers.55 pages. Soft cover, light brown with copy of early painting of Diamond Creek on front cover. Black and white illus. 3 copiesOn page one in pencil: John Mackeydiamond creek, john l ryan

The badge predates 1917 and was a fund raiser in Australia for the war effort. It is one of the many badges produced during World War One.This badge is retained as an example of badges made for gaining funds for the War effort during World War One.Circular painted, slightly concave, metal badge. The front features a cream map of Australia on a blue background. Inside the map is an image of six flags Belgium. France, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia and Italy and red text in a small scroll. Underneath the map is further text. There is a pin clip on the reverse.ALLIES FOR FREEDOM AND LIFEallies, world war one, war effort fundraising

Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.A small circular pressed metal badge with a white outline of Australia against a dark blue background. Flags of Australia’s World War I allies are depicted within the Australian outline, including that of Imperial Russia."Allies For Freedom and Life"patriotic buttons, first world war (1914-18)

Life member badge for Athenaeum Theatre in Lilydale, belonging to Helen Mitchell.Athenaeum life member badge in green box. Badge is square, royal blue, with silver writing and picture of two masks (comedy and tragedy). Box is green with gold lines around the perimeter and cream inside. In silver on front of badge: "ATHENAEUM THEATRE LILYDALE". In gold inside top of box: HOLDSWORTH BROS. SINCE 1884"badge, lilydale, athenaeum theatre, holdsworth bros

Life membership medallions belonging to Saul Spielmann, donated to the Society by his wife Shirley in 2016.Black enamel bar with the words 'LIFE MEMBER' highlighted in gold. From the bar hang two multicoloured enamel medallions, the earlier for the Kew Bowling Club and the latter for the Kew Heights Bowling Club.saul spielmann, kew bowling club, kew heights bowling club

Australian Corriedale Association (Victorian Branch) Honorary Life Membership to Mr R W Pettit, 1985.Australian Corriedale Association Ltd/ Victorian Branch/ This is to certify that/ Honorary/ Life Membership/ was conferred on/ R W Pettitt, MBE/ 23rd July 1985corriedale sheep sheep breeding, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., corriedale sheep, sheep breeding

The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes original hand written text from author. willis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church

The table of ten contents covers 65 items relating to returning to civilian life.Book, “Return to Civil Life” cardboard covers with dark and light blue and red colours, text in white & blue, Coat of Arms in LH corner, 55 pages with 10 main content table all print in black.book, civil life

non-fictionDocumentation of the writing, music, and photography by staff at Woden Valley Hospital.annie bolitho, chrissie shaw, health and safety, art and working life committee

WWI historical significance.Limited edition RSL badge from 1919, worn by Australian Forces on their return from WWI.Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, 1919, distributed by Oceanic Life,

Warrnambool Life Saving Stationflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, warrnambool life saving station, book

Recovered from the beach at Apollo Bay from the wreck of the ss Casino in July 1932Cork Life Preseverss Casino, Port Fairy, BKNS flag, Australian Flag

Gwen Horman was a prominent figure in Ringwood History. Her husband , Robert, was the Mayor of the Ringwood Borough in 1954 and again in 1961 and played a large part in the move for Ringwood to become a city. Gwen was a foundation member and President of the Ringwood East Infant Welfare Centre, helped fund raise for the Maroondah Hospital and was a founding member of the Ringwood East CWA in 1949. She traveled extensively and there are many diary notes of these trips included in the history.Transparent front cover and buff coloured back cover, black spiral binding contains 38 pages of printed notes and photos, some hand written amendments. Printed 25-Sep-1998. +Additional Keywords: Horman, GwenLife and times of Gwen Horman

To recognise the efforts made towards to the successful running of the Association of Blind Cricketers, certificates were awarded. In this example Mrs H. Bradley became a Life Governor on September 10, 1967, as signed by N.H. Nook (?) President and Mervyn W. Hoslner (?) Secretary. 1 cream coloured sheet with decorative borderAssociation of Blind Cricketers This is to certify that Mrs H. Bradley has been elected a Life Governor of the Association of Blind Cricketers of Victoriaassociation of blind cricketers of victoria, hazel bradley

A poster printed by the RMIT in 2018, to promote an exhibition of works at the MTSV about the interelationships between labour, working life and artistic practice. BACKGROUND The Work of Art was an exhibition about labour, working life and artistic practice. The exhibition explored three aspects of art's relationship to work: (1) artworks about contemporary labour, (2) the labour of art-making itself and (3) the often precarious aspects of life as a working artist. Throughout the exhibition, different artists "worked" from the space of the gallery, revealing the layers of manual, emotional and intellectual labour involved in the work of art. CONTRIBUTION I was invited to develop the exhibition by the "Murphy Group", a group of researchers at RMIT. As the lead co-curator for the exhibition, I researched the history of artistic responses to working conditions. Through this process I identified a gap - while many artists have explored the conditions of labour and working life in their artworks, fewer have drawn attention to the working conditions of artists themselves. This became a key theme in the exhibition. The exhibition presented the work of nine contemporary Australian artists, including high profile and mid-career artists like Bindi Cole and Bek Conroy, alongside the work of emerging artists. In addition to the display of artworks throughout the space, five artists worked performatively, bringing to life the processes and manual labour involved in artmaking. A public forum extended the complex discussion on the relationship between art, work and labour. SIGNIFICANCE The works were presented in the context of a public space that has a strong relationship to contemporary labour - the Mission to Seafarers in Docklands. The Mission to Seafarers is a working mission that provides support to ship-workers. Presenting the works in this space created a real connection between the artworks and the lived experience of precarious labour. The exhibition reached a large audience including over 1000+ visitors in 10 days. It fostered a high engagement on social media and attracted media coverage including a feature in ArtsHub.A record of the ongoing involvement of the MTSV in art, and working with the art community by providing a suitable venue and display space.A3 size yellow paper promotional poster, double-sided. Three-quarters of the front of the poster is covered with the repeated line "Art, Labour & Working Life" in large font, to form ten rows. These rows are in outline form except for picked out words which are in entirely black characters and these cascade down, a row at a time, a word at a time, to form the same line ("Art, Labour & Working Life"). rmit, 2018, events, labour, working life, artistic practice, hiring event, cultural events, multimedia, nicholas walton-healey

Life Boat Regulations etcflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, life boat regulations etc, book

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