“On the 8th April 1934, at her residence in Bedford, England, Eveline Victoria Townshend, widow of the late Thomas Achilles Townshend, C.E. of County Cork, Ireland, died in her 74th year. Mrs Townshend was the Eva Carmichael who, with the late Tom Pearce, were the only two survivors of the ship Loch Ard, which was wrecked near Port Campbell, on 1st June, 1878 ....”. [Transcription of the article is attached]. Captain Gibbs was master of the Loch Ard, an iron clipper of 1623 tons, which was wrecked on Mutton Bird Island, one mile east of Sherbrook River. The two survivors, Carmichael, a passenger and Pearce, a member of the crew, were washed through the mouth of the gorge, which now bears the name of the ill-fated ship. The impact of the ship was so violent that the deck was torn clean off the hull, which now lies in 70 fathoms of water. (edited version of the same article)The newspaper article is of local, state and national historical significance for its association with the wreck of the sailing ship LOCH ARD, which is now listed on the Victorian Heritage Register S417. The article records an eye witness account of the rescue of the only two survivors from the Loch Ard wreck. A newspaper cutting from the Warrnambool Standard in 1934. It contains the obituary notice of Eva Carmichael (Townshend), the only female survivor of the LOCH ARD shipwreck in 1878. She died on 8 April 1934, a widow in England, in her 74th year. This original newspaper cutting has yellowed and creased with age. The article in the cutting is incomplete. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, warrnambool standard, eva carmichael, loch ard, eveline townshend, tom pearce, eveline victoria townsend, thomas achilles townshend, county cork, ireland, loch ard survivors, port campbell victoria, royal reade, 1-6-1878, w. c. till, eye witness account, george ford, glenample homestead, princetown, gibson, w. shields, mckenzie, robertson, robert strasenburg, loch venacher, robert pearce, tss hobsons bay

Record of Lara RSL support to local community organisations.Evidence of Lara RSL support to local Lara communities.A4 paper Certificate of Appreciation Multi color text with stars and stylized lines dated 10h April 2008 in a picture frame from Lara Heritage Festival 2008 signed by Robert C. Y. Eyton Chairman.A4 paper Certificate of Appreciation Multi color text with stars and stylized lines dated 10h April 2008 in a picture frame from Lara Heritage Festival 2008 signed by Robert C. Y. Eyton Chairman.lara heritage festival 2008, certificate of appreciation

The Bronze Medal and Certificate of Merit of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia were awarded to James Patten for the bravery he displayed on 18th April 1890, and presented to him on 21st May 1890. The Royal Humane Society of Australasia was founded in 1874 with the aim to recognise those who risked their lives to save others and to assist those whose acts of bravery caused them or their surviving dependants to be disadvantaged in some way. The producers of the certificate were Fergusson & Mitchell, a Melbourne organisation established by 1858 that was an engraver, lithographer and printer. Details of the incident were published in the Argus, Saturday 19 April 1890, page 11 - "FATAL BOATING ACCIDENT, (BY TELEGRAPH FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.), WARRNAMBOOL, FRIDAY A fatal boating disaster occurred in Lady Bay this morning, the victim being Joseph Lowe, licensee of the Bay View Hotel, South Warrnambool. The deceased, in company with two lads named James Ferrier and James Patten, went out in a small dingy to shoot musk ducks. The water was perfectly smooth, and the party were tempted to proceed as far as the mouth of the Hopkins River. In their eagerness they neglected to keep clear of the breakers, and were presently carried in on the crest of a large wave, and the boat cap sized within a cable's length of the shore, precipitating the occupants into the water. Patten and Lowe stuck to the overturned boat, Ferrier striking out for the shore, which he reached in an exhausted state. In the meantime his companions had been washed off the boat, and were struggling in the breakers. Lowe was unable to swim, and Patten kept him afloat, at the same time making gallant attempts to get him ashore, but finally had to leave him to his fate. Ferrier, seeing Lowe's danger, undressed and swam out, but became exhausted. Ferrier and Patten were both found in a fainting condition by persons who saw the catastrophe from the jetty, and ran along the beach to render assistance. Attempts were subsequently made to rescue Lowe's body, which could be seen washing abort in the surf. These proved unsuccessful, and no hope is now entertained of recovering it. Lowe was a smart young man, 28 years of age, and unmarried. He was formerly bar-man at the Commercial Hotel here, having been engaged in Melbourne...." The bronze medal and accompanying certificate of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia recognise the bravery of James Patten, a Warrnambool citizen who risked his life in the attempt to save the life of his friend Joseph Lowe.Certificate, cream paper, rectangular, decorative border and headings, printed and handwritten in pen and ink. Letterhead of The Royal Humane Society of Australasia. Awarded on 21st May 1890 to James Patten of Warrnambool. for his bravery on 18th April 1890.Print and writing includes - "The Royal Humane Society of Australia under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen and their excellencies, the Governors of all the Australian Colonies and Fiji. At a general court of directors holden at the Offices of the Society Melbourne on the 21st day of May 1890, it was resolves that the courage and humanity displayed by James Patten, aged 20 years, labourer Warrnambool in attempting to rescue Joseph Lowe from drowning in the North Eastern bight of Lady Bay 18th April 1890. Call for the admiration of this court and justly, entitles him to the Bronze Medal of this society which is hereby awarded." Signatures [Secretary] and [President]flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, bronze medal 1890, royal humane society of australasia, james patten, medal, australian award medal, commemorative medal, numismatics, life saving, lifesaving, rescue, bravery, drowning, joseph lowe, james ferrier, lady bay, hopkins river, boating accident, certificate of merit, lithograph, north eastern bight

Advertisement for the sale of two homes, 265 Mitcham Road, Mitcham and 534 Mitcham road, Mitcham a 1930s timber home. Agent, drakes real estate. Photographs. Cutting from Nunawading Gazette, 18th April, 1984.Advertisement for the sale of two homesmitcham road, mitcham, no. 534, mitcham road, mitcham, no. 265, houses, drake & co.

From information Book - "Readers Digest/Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300. Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil painting, depicting colour, the dawn landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Anzac Cove. Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "CHARLES EDWARD DIXON (1872-1934). The Landing at Anzac. April 25th 1915". 1915. Successful British Maritime Painter.framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary

Unveiled in commemoration of ANZAC Day, 25th April 1918Printed poster, white background with red and dark blue text. Heading reads: Norong Central State School No. 3030. Honor Roll of Teachers and Old Scholars. Illustrative portrait of the King and names listed underneath. Footer reads: Unveiled in commemoration of ANZAC Day, 25th April 1918 / Presented by Mrs. Drenen, Rutherglen / T. DRENEN PRINTER RUTHERGLENcountry schools, wwi, first world war, teachers

Black and white photograph, of Presbyterian Church Forest Street, Bendigo, written on back in Argus Wed April 8 1953 page 27.The Argus Melbournebuildings, church, forest st presbyterian, bendigo-history-buildings-churches

Small wooden trinket box with hinged lid painted with birds and leaves, bottom inscribed Hilary Constance Malone 2nd April 1900.personal effects, containers, box

Port Phillip's Ports & Harbour maintenance ship RIP 1.Ports & Harbour maintenance ship RIP 1Full clipping ex The Sun Wed April 18, 1984, Pg 34 & 35, re Rip 1 ship, Ports & HarbourReverse " NIL "

Ticket for the 5th tour in Melbourne operated by Yapper Tours, (sometimes spelled Yappa), using Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society tramcar W3 661. The reference gives the date as 6/5/1989, the background to its operation in Melbourne and the tram itself. Has the initials PJC on the side of the ticket. On the rear is a facsimile 1966 SEC dual currency ticket. Demonstrates tram tour tickets and yields information about the style of SEC Tour tickets.Tour Ticket - Yapper Tours - April 1989 - printed on light card with a facsimile of a 1966 SEC 8c or 10d SEC ticket on the rear.tram tours, w3 class trams, yappa tours, yapper tours, tram 661, tickets, dual currency tickets, btps

This article from the Daily Mirror reports on Bob Hymans' views on the future of the ski fields in Australia on his return from a brief trip to Europe. He paid particular attention to catering and transport problems. Hymans believed that a focus on development in these areas in Australia would see the ski fields flourish.This article is significant because it documents an importance incident in Falls Creek.A newspaper item featuring Bob Hymans and his views on the Victoria ski fields and their potential on his return from Europe in April 1958.bob hymans, issues on australian ski fields 1958, falls creek

This card relates to an excursion aboard “The SS Otway leaving the Warrnambool Jetty at 8 am April 18th 1873 to go to Belfast and Portland courtesy of the Warrnambool Steam Navigation Company Limited which was originally called the Warrnambool Steam Packet Company. The Otway was the second steamer purchased by the company. It had a number of ships which traded along the coast including, the Nelson, Julia Percy, Otway and The Edina. The Edina was originally owned by Stephen Henty who was operating it from Portland but he sold it to the new company for £8500. Henty then withdrew from the Belfast and Warrnambool trade for a time but it proved to be a competitive business. The name was changed again in 1878 to The Western Steam Navigation Company and the SS Otway was put up for sale. This card relates to one of the first trips, if not the first trip, taken by the SS Otway Shipping was a major part of the history of Warrnambool and this ticket is a link to one of the earliest passenger and freight services which operated along the coast.Small cream card with light purple text with company name at the top. Capital letters done in scroll lettering. There are feint markings in the centre of the back which appear to have been rubbed off.Signed by Captn Selby. William R Evans manager. 18th April 1873.warrnambool steam navigation company, edina, stephen henty, s s otway

Australian munitions is the largest supplier of explosive munitions to the Australian Defence Force. Australian Munitions can trace its ammunition heritage back to the late 19th century, through the establishment of the Colonial Ammunition Company in Victoria. Manufacturing is based at two main regional sites – Benalla in Victoria and Mulwala in New South Wales. The Benalla site produces ammunition, explosive ordnance and other munitions.This cartridge represents the first ammunition delivery from the site upon its opening in 1996.Single 5.56mm cartridge, encased in resin. Text and images on resin."INERT ROUND" "First Ammunition Deliveries from" "ADI'S Benalla Facility" "3 April 1996"cartridge, ammunition, round, adi, australian munitions, bullet

This is the handbook for the third annual Victorian Museums & Galleries Conference held in Warrnambool. The conference was run in conjunction with Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village which was celebrating its 40th anniversary. Warrnambool Art Gallery was one of the sponsors of the conference. This handbook is of interest as it tells us of the activities and speakers at a conference which was held in Warrnambool in 2014 and which highlights particularly Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and the Warrnambool Art Gallery. This is a paper back booklet of 16 pages. It is the Conference Handbook of the Victorian Museums & Galleries Conference 2014 which was held at Warrnambool in April 2014. The pages contain printed material, advertisements, the conference program and information on the conference presenters. The cover has a white background with a map of Warrnambool Bay and town (Stanley 1870) on the front cover and an advertisement on the back cover.Front Cover: Museums Australia, Victoria, Victorian Museums & Galleries Conference 2014, Warrnambool 3-4 April, Museums Australia (Victoria), Conference Handbookvictorian museums & galleries conference.

Small exercise or Account book with black cover. Contains daily entries of groceries purchased from H.Jones by J and Amelia Armitage. Entries provide date of purchase, prices and quantities of goods. Contains Victorian 'Stamp Duty' stamp to the value of One Penny on 8 April 1882. Dates range form 1 April 1882 - 16 Feb 1884commerce

The Mepunga & District Racing Club was formed at a meeting of sportsmen from various hamlets east of Warrnambool held at the Allans Forest State School, Mepunga West. The club was formed to conduct picnic race meetings in aid of charity and patriotic funds. On the committee were two representatives from Allansford, Cudgee, Mepunga, Nirranda, Nullawarre and Panmure, with Mr. W. Bant of Panmure elected as president. The club held its first race meeting, at Warrnambool, on 22 April 1944 in aid of district Red Cross Funds. It held four annual picnic race meetings from 1944 to 1947. [Source: Mark McNamara, The 'Bool: the history of racing in Warrnambool. -Self published, 2018. p.191]This program is from the first race meeting of the Mepunga and District Picnic Race Club held at the Warrnambool Racecourse on 22nd April 1944 to raise funds for the Red Cross during the war years. It contains a list of all office bearers and officials as well as placegetters and some jockey's names.Small dark pink covered booklet of 20 pages, containing the official programme of the Mepunga and District Picnic Race Club race meeting held 22nd April 1944. The booklet has grey lead pencil markings noting some riders and placegetter across the six race program.Front Cover: Mepunga and District Picnic Race Club Race Meeting (Affiliated with the S.W.D.R.A.) Saturday 22nd April, 1944; Official Programme one shilling; In aid of Red Cross Funds; E.P. Gibbons J Croft Hon Secs.; Modern Print, W'bool Inside Front Cover: Notice to Owners, Trainers and Riders. Prices to Enclosures Inside Rear Cover: Map of the Warrnambool Racecourse Rear Cover: All complaints concerning paid or unpaid bets MUST be lodged at the Secretary's office within THIRTY MINUTE of the race on which the bet was made other wise they will not be entertained.; Notice to Bookmakers. Fees must be paid at Secretary's Office prior to First Race. mepunga and district picnic race club, warrnambool racecourse, e p gibbons, j croft

The tack hammer was used by Mrs K D Baird (Joy Coutts CPLC 1936) in the christening of the Minervan IV on the 11th April 1981, Boat Race morning. The christening is mentioned in Ring-a-roo October 1981 p.8The presentation of a christening hammer indicates the honour in which the owner was held by the school and also signifies the value placed by the school in both their rowing fleet and the people associated by name with the individual boats. Solid brass tack hammer with magnetic tips. Varnished wooden handle. Engraved head.Front of head: PRESENTED TO / MRS K D BAIRD / 11TH APRIL / 1981 Head verso: Minervan IV Maker's mark: GWMOUNT / PAT 282222joy-coutts, k-d-baird, ballarat-college, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, minervan-iv, rowing, boats, christening, hammer,

Journal of Australian Electric Traction Association, Volume IV, No. 4, April 1949, 16 pages. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Collection'.Pub: Traction Publications, 29 Seymour Grove, Brighton, Printer: Caulfield Printing Col, 202 Balaclava Rd., Caulfield.document

Document, Gertrude Eva Perry 1917-1999, this is an expanded version of the eulogy at the funeral service held at the crematorium chapel Eaglehawk 14 April 1999.James Lerkdocument, names of bendigo pioneers, gertrude eva perry

Bendigo Advertiser Article Wednesday April 13, 1988. Price 35c Pages 32. restoration of St Killians Church Bendigo and Centenary Celebrations.bendigo, churches, st killians church restoration 1988

Folded document announcing the Mount Alexander Lodge No. 8 Installation of Bro. Arnold William Baglin (Master Elect), Castlemaine 23 April, 1949.Waller & Chester Print.clubs, social, mount alexander lodge no 8 install

Draft of an article with notes/additions by Keith Kiings on the signalling system and tramcar operations in Bendigo. Looks at the basic services, crossing loops, signalling, following movements (Bendigo used a white disc on the tram to indicate a following tram, Ballarat did not use this system), short workings, reversals, observations of actual workings. Includes a map drawn by Keith Kings in 1972. Published in the September 1990 issue of Somersault, by the Signalling Record Society of Victoria.Yields information about the operation of the Bendigo tramway system using the Forest City Signalling system.Six A4 pages of a draft of an article by Peter Barry and correspondence to Keith Kings re "Signalling and Operations on the Tramway System in Bendigo, April 1990.tramways, trams, bendigo, signalling, forest city, operations, crossing loops, srsv

A colour photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria.MARYSVILLE - APRIL 1982murchison street, marysville, victoria, photograph

RAF Lead acid battery accumulator, type D 12 V 25 AH. Black with lid of bakelite construction fitted to battery by metal clips. A leather strap is fitted for carrying. There are two labels inside on the terminals. "April 1945 W"battery, lead acid, raaf

Small round badge with clasp featuring Simpson and his donkey25th Anniversary ANZAC Day April 25 1915 April 25 1990

Anzac Day school children's medal, issued in 1916. The medal was struck by the Education Department of Victoria for distribution to school children in 1916 to commemorate the first anniversary of Anzac day. The Anzac forces first landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact.Round medallion with ring at top (for attachment)"For King and Country 1916 Dept. of Education Victoria Lest We Forget 25 April 25" written around circumference. In the centre : " ANZAC" within wreaths.sandy, malachy, medallion, dept of education