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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Ships, South Warrnambool Primary School Centenary Committee, Unloading coal at Warrnambool Breakwater, 1977
This photograph was framed and mounted then presented to the South Warrnambool school by the South Warrnambool Centenary Committee in 1977 on the school's centenary year. The school was decommissioned and closed in the 1990s. In the photograph, people unload the coal from the ship beside the Breakwater and load it into the row of tramway carts. The coal would be sold to businesses and householders for the purpose of fuel for warmth, cooking, heating water and running machinery. The image shows the early days at the Port of Warrnambool. The building of the Warrnambool Breakwater had only just been completed. Steamships and sailing ships were frequent visitors to the port. Steam Navigation companies were plentiful, carrying passengers and freighting cargo such as coal, timber, food, livestock, furniture, hardware and haberdashery between Melbourne and the ports along the southwest coast of Victoria, including Warrnambool. The carts would take their loads into the township for distribution. The ship carrying the coal is thought to be the "S.S. Chillagoe" previously named "Speculant". In 1903 the Chillagoe was registered at the Port of Melbourne, and it sailed between Melbourne and Newcastle, New South Wales, where coal was mined and sold in significant quantities. In March 1890 a tragedy occurred when coal was being unloaded at the Warrnambool Breakwater. A local young man, David Ferrier, was working in the hold of the steamship Kurrara as its delivery of coal was being unloaded. A basket of coal fell from a sling onboard and came down upon Ferrier, breaking his back. He was not expected to live. In September 1890 there was a strike of coal workers but the Geelong Advertiser reported that a Warrnambool firm of coal merchants had recently received some large cargoes from Newcastle.The photograph is historically significant as it is connected with the local areas of the Warrnambool Breakwater, Lady Bay, and the South Warrnambool Primary School. The scene shows a moment in time when a steamship was unloading a shipment of coal onto tram carts on the Breakwater, which had only just been completed that year. The photograph was taken about 13 years after the opening of the South Warrnambool School, which was decommissioned around 20 years after it celebrated its centenary.. Photograph, black and white, in a gilded rectangular wooden frame, behind glass. The maritime scene shows figures on ships beside the Warrnambool Breakwater jetty and figures on the jetty, standing next to rail carts containing coal. There is a steamship further out on Lady Bay. A card below the photograph has an inscription and there is a pencil inscription on the back of the frame. The coal ship is thought to be the SS. Chillagoe. The photograph was taken in 1890 and was presented to the South Warrnambool School in its centenary year, 1977, by the South Warrnambool Centenary Committee.Typewritten on card: "UNLOADING COAL AT WARRNAMBOOL BREAKWATER"- 1890 - "Presented to Sough Warrnambool School by the SOUTH WARRNAMBOOL CENTENARY COMMITTEE - 1977 - " Handwritten in pencil on the back:"Speculant" as "SS Chillagoe" at Breakwater"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool breakwater, 1890, tramway, steamship, sailing ship, coal, cargo, port of warrnambool, unloading coal, chillagoe, speculant, newcastle, kurrana, david ferrier, coal strike -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HISTORIC RETAIL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Historic retail: S. Keam & Co Importers and Manufacturers Shop, Bendigo, circa 1890.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EXPLOSIVES ACT 1890, 1890
Govt. document, regulations and orders. Explosives Act 1890.Vic Govt.government, state, mines act, gold, gold mining, explosives -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Picnic By the River, c 1890
Local families from Byrneside (Baldwinsville). note fashions and presence of bicycles.Original record in sepia of picnic group c.1890fenaughty, mcnamara "clans", photography, photograph, slides, film -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, St John's Church, Blackburn, 01/12/1890
Report and statement of account for year ending December 1890.Report and statement of account for year ending December 1890.Report and statement of account for year ending December 1890.st johns anglican church, blackburn -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway East, Ringwood- c1920's. Excavation for new water main
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on rear of backing sheet: "Digging trench for water main along Maroondah Highway." -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Album - Photograph album, Allan Charles Quinn, Ports of call with M/S 'Mongabarra' on African trip 16th June - Dec 1950 ( Voyage starts and ends in Sweden), 1950
The item tells the story of Allan Quinn's voyage to Africa on a round trip departing returning to Gothenburg aboard the Merchant Ship Mongabarra.. The album preserves a 1950s perspective of a Merchant Seaman and his experience of the respective Ports at that time. The Collection is especially useful when viewed along with contemporary Quinn family correspondence.Album with metal spiral spine and beige fabric cover with gouache printed colour design featuring Gothenburg landmarks. Photograph album contains 25 pages of b/w photos . In Aqua coloured ink on the inside front cover is a handwritten itinerary / index of the 25 ports visited on the voyage on adhered sheet of paper. Inscription: Title (see above)/ follows with Header line: " Port Country Arrived Departed / 1. Gothenberg.../ 16. Bel Congo.../25. Gothenburg / Signed off in Gothenburg 12 December 1950" album, photos, mongabarra, 1950, ms mongbarra, gothenburg, sweden, seafaring life -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Notes and Manuscripts, Anderson, Hugh, Research Notes and Corrections for Ringwood book "Place of Many Eagles" c1980's, c. 1980s
These are research notes with corrections for the book 'Ringwood - Place of Many Eagles' by Hugh Anderson written for the City Council as a bicentennial project..Research notes with corrections for the book 'Ringwood - Place of Many Eagles' by Hugh Anderson written for the City Council as a bicentennial project.; 1. Vol 1 - Corrected Manuscript; 2. Vol 2 Maps; 3. Vol 3; 4. Vol 4 Doctors and Hospitals; 5. Vol 5 Wildflowers and Orchids; 6. Vol6 Mining +Additional Keywords: Anderson, Hugh -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Borough of Ringwood- Municipal Baths. Swimming Certificate c1950's
Swimming Certificate for the Borough of Ringwood Municipal Baths. Proficient in swimming in 66 yards, 200 yards, and 400 yards and 1 mile and Life Saving Tests. Two good B&W pictures of Town Hall and pool.Sample swimming certificate, cardboard, with two B&W pictures on it. At the top is a picture of the old Ringwood Town Hall, and at the bottom a picture of the Ringwood outdoor swimming pool and building. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Vega Press Pty Ltd, Peter McArthur For Ringwood - Report / Election brochure 1970's, Not known
Report by Peter McArthur encouraging support for him in an upcoming election. Pictures include Peter Falconer M.H.R. Casey, Gracia Baylor, Sir Billy Snedden and Dick Hamer. A Liberal Party brochure.Report by Peter McArthur encouraging support for him in an upcoming election. Pamphlet bifold with black and blue printing. Pictures and text on all 4 pages. +Additional Keywords: Falconer, Peter / Baylor, Gracia / Snedden, Billy / Hamer, Dick -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Crochet Work, Tray Cloth, Mat and Cuff off-cut all with crochet edging. Belonged to the Maggs Family Ringwood. Examples of crocheting and Hardanger work.c1940's, c. 1940s
Belonged to the Maggs Family. Examples of crocheting and Hardanger work.Three pieces of work with crochet edging:; 1. Tray Cloth with cotton diamond pattern edging.; 2. Mat with fan and shell cotton edging and Handanger drawn thread work.; 3. Diamond edging on cuff cut off a sleeve. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Ladies Bloomers, Cream silk bloomers with buttoned waistband and pink machined embroidered flowers around legs. C1940's, c. 1940s
UnknownCream silk bloomers with buttoned waistband and pink machined embroidered flowers around legs. Pairs of eyelets for inserting ribbon (missing). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood Swimming Pool (Baths). Brochure c1940's, c. 1940s
The Ringwood Baths were constructed in 1934 in Ringwood Street and donated by Captain E.T. Miles. Brochure sets out reasons for supporting the pool - free swimming tuition, hot and cold showers, and inclusion in championship carnivals put on by the swimming club.Borough of Ringwood - Ringwood Swimming Pool. Brochure with picture of swimming pool on front. Cream coloured bi-fold with black printing. +Additional Keywords: Miles, E.T., Capt.Brochure shows information of Ringwood Municipal Baths- Opening hours, admission charges, history, etc. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photographs, Ringwood East House letter and photos taken from end of Coolooli Court. Exact position unknown. C1930's, c.1930s
Typed letter with the photos gives some of the history of the house although the exact position is unknown. The photos were taken at the end of Coolooli Court. The house was later moved further down the hill with a long driveway from Cleland Street, Ringwood East.5 black and white photos of timber home set in large garden in Ringwood East; Covering letter from photographer -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Nightgown, White cotton christening gown with lace edging at sleeves and wrists. C early 1900's, c. early 1900s
Unknown - possibly Maggs familyWhite cotton christening gown with lace edging at sleeves and wrists. Inserted V with lace and lace band at front. Opening at neck back tied with tapes. Pin tucks under neck lace. Machine sewn. +Additional Keywords: Maggs Family -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Art Society; Aldred's Junction Store; Artists 1953-1970's
Artists of the area. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Black and White, G. E. Hains, Winnington Grammar School, Ringwood, Class Photo, c1930's
B&W Class photo in front of Winngton Grammar School, 35 Ringwood St, Ringwood.On separate handwritten note: (Left to Right) 2nd Row: Alice Astee, Joan Miles, ? , ? , ? , Edith Blood (Gluth) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Black and White, W. H. Whiter, Winnington Grammar School, Ringwood, Class Photo, c1930's
B&W Class photo in front of Winngton Grammar School, 35 Ringwood St, Ringwood.On separate handwritten note: (Left to Right) Top Row: ? , ? , ? , Joan Miles, Pat Austin, ? , ? , ? , Alice Astee Centre: ? , ? , ? , Edith Blood (Gluth) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, North Ringwood Tennis Club ladies, mid 1960's
North Ringwood Tennis Club, Warrandyte Rd North Ringwood. Group of ladies; social players circa mid-1960s. Sylvia Frazer 2nd from right.- -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Kevin Pratt and two Priests - Circa 1960's. Ringwood
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Fr Scarborough, Kevin Pratt, Fr O'Toole. Circa1960 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Show Committee. Circa 1920's
2 photographs- 1 black and white, 1 sepia."Attached to photograph" Names of Members: Top row - left to right. 1 A.Blood, 2 - 3 Thiele, 4 Thatcher, 5 -- ,6 --, 7 J.Hann Middle row - 1 Tortice, 2 Falconer, 3 --,4 --,5 --, 6 Wiggins, 7 Hembrow, 8 --,9 J B McAlpin Bottom row - 1 --, 2 --, 3 Graham, 4 Evans, 5 --, 6 --, 7 Eckelestein, Sitting on ground - Left 1 --, Right 1 --Parker. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society- Exhibit of Geraniums Ringwood Town Hall - Circa 1960's
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Mrs Colmans outstanding exhibit of Geraniums. Ringwood Town Hall- Circa 1960 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Declaration of poll in Ringwood - Circa 1950's
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Declaration of poll at Ringwood -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Timber & Trading Builders and Plumbers Supplies on Maroondah Hwy cnr New Street Ringwood.Circa 1960's
Postcard size coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Timber & Trading. Corner of New Street and Maroondah Highway, Loughnan Hill in background. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Bill Patterson Motors -Ringwood- circa 1960's
Postcard size colour photograph'Written on back of photograph" Bill Patterson Motors - Maroondah Highway -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Postcard - Photograph/Postcard, Ringwood- Warrandyte Express - circa 1910's
Black and white photograph on front of postcard. Picture of motor van."on back of postcard" Time table etc. Refer to item 10024(b) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Norman Leslie (Les) Lade & wife Ethel, Ringwood Vic. - circa 1950's
Black and white photo showing Norman Lade & wife Ethel posing outdoors."On back of photo" Norman Leslie (Les) Lade of Ringwood & Ethel Lade, his wife. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood resident Norman Leslie Lade & milking cow circa 1950's
Black & white photograph Showing Norman Lade and one of his milking cows."On back of photo" N. L. Lade and one of his milking cows. Soprano 5th of Banyule. Sire Woohen Airman. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Clocktower - circa 1960's
Postcard size colour photograph'Written on back of photograph" Clock Tower - original site, middle of Maroondah Highway and Warrandyte Road intersection. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View of Ringwood circa 1960's
Postcard size coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" View of Ringwood looking East from Heatherdale Road. Alan Coffey Motors on left of photograph in Nissan Hut.