Bale hooks patented by Peter Roger Hughes. Peter Hughes was a storeman in the Dalgety Wool Store on Western Beach. His company made wool stackers until his death in 1935. These hooks were donated by his son, Harry Hughes.wool stores, hughes patents pty ltd, wool bale clips, hughes, mr peter roger - hughes patents pty ltd

The Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train (RANBT) was formed of 300 men based initially at Kangaroo Beach on the Gallipoli Peninsula from 1915, during WWI. They built and maintained jetties and were constantly under fire. Some of these men lost their lives and a number were wounded during their 5 months of service here. As a result the RANBT was the most highly decorated unit during WWI. The unit then continued to the Middle East, operating bridges over the Suez Canal before the unit was disbanded (Australian War Memorial online, 2014).These badges represent a highly specialised and decorated Unit from WWI. The RANBT was made up of 300 men who served in Gallipoli and in the Middle East from 1915-1917. The badges are associated with Australian defense and form significant links to ANZAC history. A pair of brass shoulder titles "NBT" from the Naval Bridging Train attached to paper card. They have a loop shank at the back for fastening."NBT" Naval Bridging Trainshoulder title, royal australian naval bridging train, ranbt, navy shoulder badge

Photograph shows crew, customs officers and police on the beach at Torquay after the Scammell grounding.A contemporary record of a Victorian shipwreck in 1891.Copy black and white photograph

Newspaper article and photos detail the raising of the Scammell anchor by members of the Geelong Skindiving ClubThe Scammell anchor was recovered from the wreck and is now set up on the lawns adjacent to the front beach at Torquay.Black and white photocopy

Article from the Geelong Advertiser on 3 September 1975 speculates on the origin of artefacts found at Point Impossible beach, approximately 3 miles from Point Danger. Are they parts of the Scammell wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891. The loss of the Scammell in 1891 was a significant event in the history of Torquay.Black and White photocopyshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Photograph shows locals swimming and playing around the keel of the Scammell on the beach at Torquay circa 1900The Scammell was wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria

This object was retrieved from the beach at Torquay after the wreck of the Scammell in 1891.Believed to be from the shipwreck off Torquay in 1891.A small glass bottle. Use not apparent.shipwrecks great ocean road victoria

Photo shows Bathing boxes and rotunda on the front beach at TorquayA record of early days at Torquay.Coloured photographtorquay beach victoria, bathing boxes

Photo shows locals and bathing boxes on the back beach Torquay.A scene of times past.Black and white photo.torquay beach, bathing boxes

Photograph shows a young lady sitting on the beach wall at Torquay in front of the bathing boxes.The beach boxes in the background were a feature of the beachfront until 1953.Black and white photographtorquay victoria, bathing boxes

Photograph shows a family frolicking on the Torquay beachfront in front of bathing boxes lining the foreshore.The bathing boxes in the background were a significant feature of the Torquay beachfront until 1953.Black and white photographtorquay beach, beach activities, bathing boxes

Photograph shows a group of beachgoers on the front beach at Torquay with bathing boxes in the background.The beach boxes in the background were a significant feature of the Torquay foreshore until 1953.Black and white photograph.torquay beach, bathing boxes

Photograph shows a lady and a young boy on the front beach at Torquay pre 1953.The bathing boxes in the background were a feature of the Torquay foreshore until 1953.Black and white photographtorquay beach, bathing boxes

Photograph shows beachgoers gathered at Torquay front beach around a display of lifesaving equipment.A memory of early Torquay.torquay victoria, bathing boxes, lifesaving boat and buoy, beach wear

Photograph shows crowds of beachgoers on Torquay front beach in front of bathing boxes.The bathing boxes in the background were a feature of the Torquay foreshore until 1953. A water tower, long removed, is also visible in the background.Black and white photographtorquay victoria., bathing boxes, beach crowds early 1900s, beach wear

Photograph shows the Rotunda that once stood on Rocky Point adjacent to the Torquay back beachThe rotunda and bathing boxes were a significant feature of the pre 1950s Torquay beachfront.Black and white photograph.torquay victoria, bathing boxes

Photograph shows bathing boxes on the Torquay front beach around to Point DangerThe bathing boxes were a feature of the Torquay foreshore until 1953. Black and white photographtorquay beach, bathing boxes

Photograph shows two lady bathers on the Torquay front beach in front of bathing boxes.The bathing boxes were a feature of the Torquay foreshore until 1953.Black and white photographtorquay beach, bathing boxes

Photograph shows the store at the camping ground at Spring Creek Torquay.A touch of nostalgia. Lots of cars of the time.Black and white photograph.spring creek (torquay), camping ground store, 1950s cars, 2 piece bathers

Photograph shows the caravan park at Torquay front beach.A snapshot of past holidays at the beach.Black and white photographtorquay foreshore caravan park

The photograph shows a couple on the beach at Torquay. He is taking a photo. She is holding a parasol.A nostalgic scene from yesteryear.Black and white photograph

Photograph shows a young boy sitting on Torquay beach in front of a bathing box.Bathing boxes were a feature of the Torquay beachfront pre 1950sBlack and white photographtorquay victoria

Photograph shows a bathing beauty in a neck to knee costume posing on Torquay beach.A nostalgic memory of a past generation.Black and white photographtorquay victoria

The photograph shows a group of young girls in swimming costumes and two young men in blazers on a Torquay beach with bathing boxes in the background.A memory of early beach culture at TorquayBlack and white photographtorquay victoria

Photograph shows four young girls bathing at a Torquay beach.A memory of past days at the beach.Black and white photographtorquay victoria

Photograph shows six young ladies in the water on a Torquay beach sporting a variety of costumes and hats.A memory of good times past.Black and white photograph

Photograph likely taken at the mouth of Spring Creek where it enters the sea at the Torquay back beach. Three girls and a boy are wading in the creek watched by adults wearing suits and dresses standing on the sand.A picture of beach recreation in past times.Black and white photographtorquay victoria

Photograph shows a tree carving on the esplanade adjacent to the Torquay front beach based on the figurehead of the barque Inverlochy, a Scottish trading ship wrecked off nearby Anglesea on 8 December 1902. The original figurehead had been saved and mounted on a flagpole at Torquay but it disappeared in the 1950s. In 2001-02 local sculptor Mark Trinham carved a replica image of the figurehead into a 80 year old dead cypress tree on the site of the original flagpole. The Inverlochy was one of many ships that ended their seafaring days on the south coast of Victoria.Black and white photographtorquay victoria, wreck of the inverlochy, wood carving