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Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy) of a newspaper article, Scammell Collection, Melbourne Herald article 15 July 1939
Article retells the story of the rescue of the Scammell deckhouse which was incorporated into a Torquay home.A warm story of the survival of a significant part of the Scammell wrecked off Torquay in 1891.Black and white photograph -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Copy letter, Scammell Collection
This letter dated 23 July 1939 was written in response to an article in the Herald newspaper about the wreck of the Scammell off Torquay in 1891. The writer. Frances Gearing aged 9 years at the time, witnessed the aftermath of the wreck.An eyewitness account of a significant event in Torquay's history.Black and white photocopywreck of joseph h scammell -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Newspaper article and photograph (copy), Scammell Collection
Article published in the Geelong Advertiser on 23 August 1971 telling the story of the Geelong Skindiving Club recovering the anchor from the wreck of the Scammell lost on the reef at Point Danger Torquay in 1891.contemporary record of the recovery of a significant artefact from an old wreck off Torquay.Black and white photocopywreck of joseph h scammell -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Scammell Collection
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 -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Scammell Collection
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 -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Scammell Collection
Photograph shows the Scammell flag hanging from a building in Nova ScotiaThe Scammell was wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Scammell Collection
Photo shows Torquay surf club members with metal objects retrieved from the wreck of the Scammell.The Scammell was wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Scammell Collection
Photograph shows divers over the remains of the wrecked ScammellThe Scammell ran aground on a reef off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.Black and white photographshipwrecks great ocean road victoria -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Unknown - Metal Object, empty, Pre 1890
This article is the binnacle cover from the compass of the Scammell wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.This is an original artefact discovered at Point Danger Torquay in 1934. Its whereabouts were unknown until 1996 when it was donated to the Society.Round metal object, possibly cover from ships compass.Brass plate attached with provenance of itemshipwreck, great ocean road, torquay, joseph h. scammell, 1891, arnold goetz -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Functional object - Nameplate, Pre 1890
This is an actual nameplate salvaged from the Scammell, wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.The grounding of the Scammell was a significant event in Torquay's history.Rectangular metal plate (possibly brass)" JOSEPH H SCAMMELL "great ocean road, torquay, shipwreck, joseph h. scammell, 1891, point danger -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Glass Bottle, Scammell Collection, Pre 1890
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 -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Domestic object - Dish, Pre 1890
This is an object retrieved from the wreck of the Joseph H Scammell lost off Point Danger at Torquay in 1891.The Scammell was one of the trading vessels lost off the south coast of Victoria in the days of sail.Rectangular plain glass dishshipwrecks great ocean road victoria, shipwreck, great ocean road, port phillip heads, point danger, torquay, victoria, joseph h. scammell, new york city, 1891 -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Spirit Stove, Scammell Collection, Pre 1890
An original artefact from the Joseph H Scammell purchased at an auction of the ships cargo after the ship was wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1891.The wreck of the Scammell was a significant event in Torquays history.Small silver spirit stove with four legs supporting a cradle over a spirit burner.shipwrecks great ocean road victoria -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Iron Pin, Scammell Collection, Pre 1890
This item was found in 1980 at Freshwater Creek, Torquay and is believed to be from the Scammell wrecked off Point Danger, Torquay in 1891.The wreck of the Scammell was a significant event in Torquays history.Corroded steel object, pin shaped -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Early Torquay Beach Scenes, Circa 2001-2
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 -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Early Beach Scenes Torquay
Photograph shows boys jumping into the sea off Rocky Point, a cliff formation adjacent to the Torquay back beach with the sweeping beach in the backgroundChildren indulging in a now prohibited beach pastime..Black and white photograph -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Early Torquay Beach Scenes
Photograph shows eleven lady bathers immersed in the sea showing off an array of bathing hats to a group of admiring spectators on Torquay beach.A record of fashionable headwear.Black and white photographtorquay victoria -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Print, YOSHITSUYA, Utagawa, #13 Cutting Off the Water from "54 Scenes of the Battle of Hyo-gun", 1864
Edo PeriodColoured woodblock printbattle, water -
Port Fairy Historic Lifeboat Station
sign, Tally Board, late 19 century
part of group of tally boards used by shore to ship rescue equipmentWooden board, curved at one end. .Black cloth tacked over with printed instructions (white). detail in English, French, German & Norwegian. Brown cord (hawser) ends whipped, attached.FASTEN TAIL BLOCK TO LOWER MAST WELL UP; IF MASTS GONE, THEN TO BEST PLACE HANDY; CAST OFF ROCKET LINE; SEE ROPE IN BLOCK RUNS FREE; SHOW SIGNAL TO SHORE -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Camera
Camera was used by the donor from 1980 to 1990Black bakelite oval camera with black carry cord attached. Camera has a flash button, a zoom button, shutter button, exposure sensor, autofocus windows, finder window and landscape button. The front has a zoom lens, lens and a lens cap. Back has panorama switch, film window and battery chamber cover. On and off button. As per manual 1150.photography, cameras -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Crock Pot, 1960s
Used by donor's familyElectric cooker - slow - cylinder shape - orange with brown and yellow stripes. Glass lid - knob on lid. Controls - Off/High/Low. 'Crock - Cooker'. Two handles for lifting and three legs to support cooker off bench.Made in Japan. General Electric Model No. SC10domestic items, cooking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Iron - Hoover Steam, C. 1960
'Hoover' Steam and Dry Iron made in Great Britain.|Bakelite handle with circular dial beneath, stating heat degrees. Chrome body and stainless steel sole where the steam is ejected. On top of the bakelite handle is an on/off button in the area where the water is put in.Hooves Steam and Dry - 240V 1000W|Model 0114 R40979domestic items, irons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Washing Machine, c.1970
Was used by owner until concerned that children may have hurt themselves on the wringerSimpson electric washing machine with wringer attached above bowl. White, round with removable lid. Front lever: Wash/Stop; three buttons on front: Empty-Wash-Off indicated. Appliance on castors attached wringer with metal drip tray and two rubber rollers. Wringer will pivot.Simpsondomestic items, laundering, electrical technology, appliances & accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Shortie pyjama top, circa 1960's
1960's shortie pyjama top. Black nylon with pink nylon on reverse side, frilled panel around. Off the shoulder neckline and over the shoulders. Frill around base and top of the panel with pink stitching exposed. Pink rouleau bows on each shoulder and in front of neckline. Elastic inserted around waistHelen Stuart Regd 38costume, female nightwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Vermont tunes in, turns off, drops out, 01/06/1997
Residents in Currajong Street, Vermont South initially join up with either Foxtel, Galaxy or Optus but have since been disconnected with the exception of four houses. Some residents in Blackburn are paying to have cables put undergroundtelevision broadcasting, galaxy, foxtel, optus vision, currajong street, vermont south, remy court, acacia avenue, blackburn, waratah crescent, danene court, seamer, peter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council backs off bin charge, 1992
Community outrage over plans to charge residents an annual fee of $30 for big bins has forced Nunawading Council to back down.Community outrage over plans to charge residents an annual fee of $30 for big bins has forced Nunawading Council to back down.Community outrage over plans to charge residents an annual fee of $30 for big bins has forced Nunawading Council to back down.city of nunawading, garbage collection, cooper, les, mayors, abbott, kevin, allan, peter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mayor heckled at merger meeting, 1994
Nunawading and Box Hill mayors were heckled at public meeting on proposal to syphon off about 15,000 Box Hill residents to the City of Boroondara.Nunawading and Box Hill mayors were heckled at public meeting on proposal to syphon off about 15,000 Box Hill residents to the City of Boroondara.Nunawading and Box Hill mayors were heckled at public meeting on proposal to syphon off about 15,000 Box Hill residents to the City of Boroondara.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hostel project proceeds, 1990
The Municipality's $4 million community aged hostel project is finally getting off the ground with Nunawading Council approving tenders to be called.The Municipality's $4 million community aged hostel project is finally getting off the ground with Nunawading Council approving tenders to be called.The Municipality's $4 million community aged hostel project is finally getting off the ground with Nunawading Council approving tenders to be called.aged people, nursing homes, city of nunawading, nunawading community hostel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Stocking, 1940's
One of the earlier nylon stocking from the WW2 era. Many believed they would melt off the legs if you stood too close to the fire.One of the earlier nylon stockingscostume, female footwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Singer Sewing Machine - Miniature working model, C1928
The Singer sewing machine was purchased [in New Plymouth, NZ] by the donor, Yvonne's, parents as a birthday/Christmas present when she was about six or maybe a little older – therefore about 1935. Much, much later, in the 1960s, it was given to her daughter, Susan, who like Yvonne seldom used it because if the seam was not correctly tied off the whole seam unravelled.Singer sewing machine and original box. Intended as girls sewing machine to teach them to make dolls clothes. Metal with Singer logo and clamp to secure to table top, with appropriate needles.Singerdomestic items, sewing