The Lightning was an American-built sailing ship and it is believed the rope block was part of the ship’s rigging or included as cargo. The plaque on the block mentions that the item was, “as supplied by Burrows Ship Chandlers” in 1869. The plaque could also mean that the rope block was supplied by the firm Burrows, Ship Chandler and Shipping Stock, as a replacement block for the Lightning. The American vessel named “Lightning” was a 3-masted, fully rigged extreme clipper ship. She was commissioned by James Baines, of the Black Ball Line in Liverpool, England, during the time of the Australian Gold Rush for the trade of passengers and cargo between England and Australia. Her load listed on early consignments included livestock and animals, including rabbits sent to Thomas Austin of Barwon Park, Winchelsea, Victoria, where the challenging association between Australia's agriculture and the imported rabbits started. The Lightning was built in 1854 by shipbuilder Donald McKay, in East Boston, USA. She was described as spacious and comfortable and regarded as one of the smartest ships of the time. The vessel set many speed records for her voyages and became one of the most famous of racing clippers and one of the fastest ever launched. In 1854, with Captain 'Bully' Forbes and Mate 'Bully' Bragg, Lightning made the return trip from Melbourne to Liverpool in only 64 days, 3 hours and 10 minutes; a record. Captain Enright became the new Master of LIGHTNING soon after this record was established and was regarded as one of the finest mariners in the Australian trade. One of Captain Enright's innovations was to publish a ship's paper called "The Lightning Gazette". What is of additional historic interest is that captain "Bully Forbes" had left the Lightning to captain the ill-fated Schomberg. In 1857, for a very brief time under Capt. Byrne the Lightning was used as a troopship, taking British officers and soldiers, stores and ammunition, to fight in India. In 1859 she then returned to her normal route between Liverpool and Melbourne, apart from 1867 when she made a special trip between Melbourne and Port Chalmers in New Zealand. In 1869 the Lightning was sold to Thomas Harrison of Liverpool, and continued to sail for the Black Ball Line. Master of Lightning, Captain Henry Jones, sailed her to Geelong in October 1869, and whilst docked, he had her loaded with a cargo of wool, copper, wire, tallow and other goods. At about 1 am on 31st October 1869, whilst still docked and fully laden, a fire was noticed on the vessel. Efforts to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful, so she was towed to the "Lightning Shoals" in Corio Bay, where she eventually sank, losing all cargo but no lives. The Lightning is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (Ref S 415). The vessel is historically significant for being one of the fastest wooden ships ever built. it was notable as the first clipper built in the USA for British owners and as a shipping disaster in Geelong's history. The Lightning spent its whole career carrying cargo and immigrants from England to Australia. Its documented voyages give us a snapshot into shipping history, not only of Australia in the mid-19th century but how the world's commercial transport functioned o promote trade and emigration during this time.Large ship's block, wood, with two wooden sheaves and fibre straps, eye and thimble. The metal plaque attached to the block has an inscription. The block was used on the ship "Lightning".Plaque inscription: "BLOCK OFF THE LIGHTNING / AS SUPPLIED BY / BURROWS SHIPS CHANDLERS / & SHIPPING STOCK CORIO BAY / 1863" (or 1869)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, sailing ship lightning, extreme clipper ship, american clipper ship, record breaking clipper ship, james baines, black ball line, donald mckay shipbuilder, captain ‘bully’ forbes, australian immigration, liverpool to melbourne migration, captain enright, captain byrne, captain henry jones, corio bay geelong, lightning shoals geelong, rabbits introduced to australia, burrows and bascombe, burrows, ship chandler, corio bay, burrow's ship chandlers and shipping stock,

Black and white photograph of Geelong 36, with the destination North, corner of Malop and Gheringhap Sts Photograph and date unknown, early 1950's.on rear in ink "PMTT 26, MMTB 26, Geel 36 Ben 5"trams, tramways, geelong, north, malop st, gheringhap st, tram 36

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's on the Belmont Line.Negative only - of the bogie tram Geelong No. 33 on the Belmont line with conductor on the footstep of the tram with the driver alongside. Tram has the destination of Belmont. No date information.trams, tramways, geelong, belmont, crews, tram 33

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No. 6 at the North terminus. The tram has the destination of Belmont. In the background are the Federal Wool stores. Wal's album notes provides the date of 1940. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. trams, tramways, geelong, north, tram 6

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Set of six black and white photographs from Keith Kings of the staged closures of the Geelong tramways. Note some of these photographs are very similar to those of Geoff Grant - See Reg Item 485 and 476i7. .1 - No. 18 last tram to East, leaving city - 8/1/1956 - KSK Photo Q(x)(6) .2 - No. 7, last tram at West at terminus - 8/1/1956 - KSK Photo Q(x)(7) - has a group of people standing in front of the tramcar. .3 - No. 6 - last tram at North terminus, with a very large group of people in front of tram. Tram has the destination of North. 4/3/1956 - KSK Photo T(b)(6). .4 - No. 18 - last tram at Newtown terminus, with a very large group of people in front of tram. Tram has the destination of Newtown. 22/1/1956 - KSK Photo R(y)(3). .5 - No. 19, last tram to Eastern Park, at terminus on second last trip, with conductor on front step. 22/1/56, KSK Photo R(y)(2). Tram has the destination of Eastern Park. .6 - No. 1 - last regular tram from Beach to Chilwell, leaving Beach terminus - KSK Photo Q(x)(5).On the rear in ink and with the Keith Kings Copyright stamp: .1 - Geelong - 18 last tam to East leaving city, Sun 8/1/56 - Q(x)(6) .2 - Geelong - 7 - last tram at West at terminus, Sun 8/1/56 - Q(x)(7) .3 - Geelong - 6 - last tram at North terminus, Sun 4/3/56 - T(b)(6) .4 - Geelong - 18 - last tram at Newtown terminus, Sun 22/1/56 - R(y)(3) .5 - Geelong - 19 - last tram to Eastern Park, at terminus on second last trip - Sun 22/1/56 - R(y)(2) .6 - 1 - last regular tram from Beach to Chilwell, leaving Beach terminus, Sun 8/1/56 - Q(x)(5)trams, tramways, geelong, closure, east, north, chilwell, beach, newtown, eastern park, last tram, tram 18, tram 7, tram 6, tram 19, tram 1

Yields information about the SEC Geelong operations and tramcars.Black and white photograph of the Geelong No. 7 at a terminus? Tram has the destination of Eastern Park. Note children on a seat opposite tram and a pram? Photographer unknown - early 1950's?tramways, trams, geelong, eastern park, tram 7

Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 2, possibly at the East terminus, 1930's or early 1940's? Tram has the destination of Chilwell. Photographer not known. Two copies held.trams, tramways, geelong, east, tram 2

Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 30, Birney, possibly at the East terminus, 1930's or 1940's? Tram has the destination of Chilwell. Photographer not known. Two copies held.trams, tramways, geelong, east, tram 30

Has a strong association with the activities of the Ballarat tramway Museum in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Geelong tramway opening in 1912, by using Geelong destinations on ex Geelong tramcars.Digital image of Ballarat No. 13 at Carlton St with the destination of Chilwell and at St Aidans Drive with the Geelong destination of Humble St. Part of marking the 100th anniversary of the opening of Geelong Tramways in March 1912 by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Trams 13 and 14 were marked with different destinations. Photo by Peter Bruce 5/3/2012. Digital images.trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, btm, carlton st, st aidans drive

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No. 5 in Ryrie St at intersection with Moorabool St. Tram has the destination of City. In the background are Bank of New South Wales building, a set of bar lights and three other trams. Photographer not known. Dated 8/1/1956. On rear in ink "Car No. 5 on shuttle run Ryrie St to Beach on last day of running this service 8/1/56"trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, tram 5

Yields information about Geelong trams at the time of the closure of the Chilwell and East-West routes.Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 18 at the Chilwell terminus on the last day of operation of this route. This is a large format print of Reg Item 476.5, photograph by Geoff Grant.On Rear ink "Last day of operation Chilwell & East - West Line 8th Jan. 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, closure, tram 18

Photo depicts the interior of the Strachan, Murray & Shannon Limited wool store in Geelong after a record price was reached for the wool shown. This occurred on 24 November, 1920. This photograph was owned by the donor's father, Mr Cyril Cameron. Mr Cyril Cameron came from the family property 'Burnside' near Glenthompson in the Western District. He joined Strachan & Co. as an office boy in Aug. 1914 and then joined the 8th Battalion, 1st AIF in January 1915. He returned to Australia in early 1920 and started work at Strachan's again. He did the wool classing course (one year, evening?) at the Gordon in 1920-21. He became Head Wool Valuer at Strachan's in 1938 and retired in 1970. His office at Strachan's was on the top floor, directly overlooking what is now the entrance to the National Wool Museum (formerly Dennys Lascelles woolstore). He died in 1983. This photo was originally framed together with another similar photo (3122) and a document (3123) detailing the wool sale and prices under the title "Record Sale 24 November 1920". The two photos focus on lot 372, one looking to the north and the other to the west. These three items may have been a requirement of Mr Cameron's wool classing course.Interior of Strachan, Murray & Shannon Ltd, Geelong in Nov. 1920....ORLAME / ... 7 1/2Dstrachan, murray and shannon ltd, cameron, mr cyril

Light blue booklet with dark blue letteringArcadian Wool. Arcadian Wool Brokers LTD. Shed Book. Geelong. Melbourne. Portlandarcadian wool, shed book, geelong, melbourne, portland

The Annual 20 Road race has been the classic championship of the Geelong Cycling Club from 1914 onwards. It was called the Annual 20 because it was originally a 20 mile race. 2009 marked the 97th running of the race. This award highlights the significance of this Road Race to the Club.Gold coloured trophy on a burgundy base. A cyclist is depicted on the top of a column with the word 1st adhered to the front of the column."Geelong Cycling Club - 2009/Annual 20/Road Race/1st Place"geelong cycling club; annual 20; road race; 1st place;

The summer aggregate road races have been conducted from the 1930s at the Geelong Cycling Club. The award is made up from points accumulated for road races during the summer season.This award provides an incentive for cyclists to perform at their best on club race days. It is interesting to note that over time awards have changed with the fashion of the time. Cycling trophies have ranged from badges in the early 1900s, to sashes in the mid 1900s, then to shields and to individual trophies.Trophy with a square base and rectangular background in grey coloured imitation marble. A figure of a cyclist in gold colour is placed on the base and there is a plaque at the front of the base."Geelong Cycling Club/Summer Series - 2007-08/Road Aggregate/John Burtt"geelong cycling club; summer series - 2007/08; road aggregate; john burtt;

Agfachrome Professional plastic mount (blue base, white cover) reproduction slide of a black and white photograph of Geelong Nos 8, 4, 1 and another 4 wheel tramcar and a open cab motor bus photographed within the interior of Geelong depot, prior to 1924. From notes provided by David O'Neil, 12/2003, advises that bus driver is either Bill Hamaling or Charles Stafford. Gentlemen next to No. 8 could be Vic Phipps. Hawthorn Tram Museum Reg Item 3558 shows the tram on the left hand side - Geelong 2."G 1" and "1 -1" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, depot, motor buses, tram 8, tram 4, tram 1

Geelong YWCA Perpetual Cup Night Basketball Association Teams 1936-1941Geelong YWCA Perpetual Cup Night Basketball Association Presented by Directors, Brigt and Hitchcocks Pty Ltd B.Z. Gradetextile mills - sporting teams textile mills - staff sporting teams, sport, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff, sporting teams

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong No. 1 at the Newton terminus, corner of Aphasia St and Shannon Ave. The house in the background remains in position. The tram has the destination of Station. Note the sign on the left hand side "Major STOP Road". Early !950's. prior to the 1/12/1952 route reorganisation, when Newtown Trams went to Eastern Park. trams, tramways, geelong, newtown, aphasia st, tram 1

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong trams 2 and 10 crossing at the Retreat Rd loop in Pakington St, just north of Aphasia St. Tram 2 - has destination of Newtown and 10, East. In the background is 271 Pakington St - City of Newtown and Chilwell offices, in 2020, a Residential property. Photo mid 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, aphasia st, tram 2, tram 10

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.Wooden shield with two silverplate etched bands inscribed "The Industrial Choir Contest 1923 and "Ald J C Kings Shield", between the ribbons is a metal plaque inscribed "Advance Geelong Industries", below that a silverplate shield- shaped plaque inscribed "Presented by Ald J C King JP, Mayor of Geelong, for Best Industrial Choir, to be won twice " , this is surrounded by four smaller lyre shaped plaques and another metal band etched "COMMUN NA FEINE 1856".The Industrial Choir Contest 1923 - Ald J C Kings Shield Presented by/ Ald J C King JP,/ Mayor of Geelong,/ for Best Industrial Choir,/ to be won twicetextile mills woollen mills textile mills - staff, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills, textile mills - staff

BHS CollectionDiggers & mining. The gold era. View From The Geelong By. Geelong in 1857. Shows the Geelong buildings in the background and the many sailing ships on Geelong Bay as well as a row boat. Markings 49 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

3044.1 SEC (Geelong) Motorman/Drivers/Conductors cap - green cloth exterior, grey cotton interior lining, brown leather internal hat band, black cotton hat band on exterior. Black plastic peak fitted with cap or with four holes for the employee badge number in the centre of the cap above the hat band. Sewn on the inside is a label "Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory Melbourne" and stamped "7 3/8". The plastic band at the front half of the cap terminating in two small SEC metal buttons on either side is not present. The holes for this are not visible - may not have been present on Geelong caps? 3044.2 - two small SEC Button badge - nickel plated silver with "Stokes" "Vic" stamped on rear. See also Reg. Item 2894 for a Ballarat Cap. On inside of leather hat band in ink "Mr. R. Evans" and "90 Albert St. West Geelong".tramways, trams, uniforms, cap badge, cap

Geelong tram No 9 at the Geelong Railway Station. Has the station canopy in the background.Yields information about Geelong 9 and the railway station.Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.See rear image. tramways, trams, geelong, railway, tram 9

Yields information about Geelong Railway Station and tram No. 5 in 1915.Black and white reproduction photograph of Geelong No. 5 at the Geelong Railway station, c 1915, Railway station in the background, prior to the extension and the construction of the awning over No. 1 platform area. Has a number of men walking towards the camera. Print made by scanning the photograph and printing two copies on the same sheet. Printed on "Kodak Picture Maker Paper". See also Reg item 4396 for another reproduction of this photograph.In ink on rear "Hugh Ballment Collection"trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, belmont, tram 5

Part of a pair of shields - one for Morongo and the other for The Geelong CollegeTwo wooden shields with decorative edge in the shape of oakleaves mountedin a rectangular wodden/glass frame.One shield features the Morongo School Crest and the other one features The Geelong College cresteducation, school, morongo, geelong, girls

Fundraising badge produced to celebrate the 1919 peace. Many badges were produced at this time for popular causes. Such badges were sold in trams, buses, at railways stations and at rallies to raise money for the stated cause. This badge was produced to raise money for those affect by the war in the Geelong and District region. Badges were a popular fundraising option because of their affordable nature making them available to much of the public, while their design made them popular for collecting well into the future. Badge, circular. Pin back with celluloid cover. Printed in cream, gold and blue. The outer edge is in gold with blue lettering; the inner circle has a white dove holding an olive branch in its beak with lettering in blue below. Attached to the badge through the pin is a small cloth badge in red, white and blue depicting the Union Jack, with lettering across the central bar.GEELONG & DISTRICT / CELEBRATIONS 1919 / PEACE KING & COUNTRY1919, wwi, geelong and district, fundraising

Yields information about the opening of the Geelong tram system and the events of the day, including the respective mayoresses driving decorated trams.Black and white reproduction photograph of a page from the Now Magazine, 18.1.1912 issue featuring photographs of Geelong and in particular a photograph of Geelong No. 4 on a trail run, 10.1.1912, at 5am. Photo credited to W.H. Watts. Image 1 - Copy 1 - has the reproduction of part of the page. Image 2 - Copy 2 - part print of the page, featuring the tramcar - printed on Hewlett Packard paper.Copy 1 - "10)2" in the top left hand corner, a William Scott address label on the rear in ink "10) middle pic car 4". Copy 2 - a William Scott address label on the rear and "10)" trams, tramways, geelong, first tram, testing, commissioning, tram 4

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of 25 in Ryrie St Geelong , June 1939. Tram has the destination of West. Note the Safety Zone sign. Printed on Kodak Velox paper. In the background is J. F Ingram & Co, Furrier i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 25

Photograph shows the MESCo Geelong bus that ran to East Geelong (see item 9004). Registration number 6765 outside the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. power station in Corio Terrace Geelong. The bus has been fitted with body bracing indicating a loose body when the photo was taken along with other body panel damage. This bracing is not apparent in the item 9004, possibly indicating shortly before it was withdrawn in 1923. There is a Pay as you enter sign alongside the driver.Yields information about the MESCo Geelong bus.Black and White photograph with details on rearHas SEC Publicity photo stamp on the rear and number P31525.geelong, buses, mesco

Agfachrome Professional plastic mount (blue base, white cover) reproduction slide of a colour slide of Geelong No. 2 at North terminus. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Photo taken mid 1950's. "G 3" and "1 -3" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, north, tram 2