Found in garden shed of Mr Harry Barratt [WWI Gallipoli] and donated by his grandson. In 1877 Swan island was designed to defend shipping in Port Phillip and Hobson's Bays. The scheme, involving massive expenditure, comprised a forward defence system of forts at Port Phillip heads dominated by Fort Queenscliff and South Channel Fort (artificial island), and a network of coastal batteries. Some development of fortification had occurred in the 1850s, but it was the impetus of the Jervois-Scratchley reports which led to major work being undertaken in the 1880s. The overall defence plan involved a combination of guns, mines (known as electric torpedo) and ships to defend the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. Swan Island Fort would be used to protect the minefields in the harbour, Naval observation countermine charge 500lbs wet G.C Standard mine from 1877 to 1905 when charge was removed and mines used as buoys. In 1914 mines were recharged and used for defensive mining until Armistice.Brass plaque inscribed with information on naval countermineNaval observation or countermine charge 500lbs wet G.C. Standard mine from 1877 to 1905 when charge was removed and mines used as buoys. In 1914 mines were recharged and used for defensive mining until the Armistice.sea mine, plaque, pre wwi, naval countermine, swan island

Brass Returned from Active service badgeFront Returned from active service Back A0077

The City of Warrnambool Rowing Club (CoWRC) received a grant from the Warrnambool City Council Community Development Fund for the project: to hold a public event to install a plaque – dedicated to members and ex members who enlisted in WW1. The original honor roll had been lost to history. The date chosen was August 7 as this was 100 years since the death of a particular member, Major Thomas (Tom) Redford. Process: the Club wrote a book about its 140 year history and learnt of the honor roll. Every effort to find it was exhausted. The Club applied for funds to produce a replacement plaque and have a public event to unveil it. Outcome: There is now a permanent plaque in the rowing ‘prescient’ on the Hopkins River. one meter high stone with brass plaque‘Lest we Forget’ Honour Roll of Warrnambool Rowing Club Members and ex-Members who enlisted for the First World War. Archibald W. Artso E. Baillie T. Battarbee M. Beeching J. Beeching W. Brown J. Brown S. Butler G. Chapman R. Chew A. Collins A. Cordner J.A. Curtis J.P. Davidson W.J.S. Dickson J.R. Dwyer T. Fary G. Fisher C. Fisher R. Flett C. Flett F. Flett V. Foote E. Gartlan L. Granter J. Harris H. Hope W. Humphreys C. Jackway W.R. King C. Lee R. Levy J. London D. MacKinlay W. MacKnight C.C. Manson A. Marfell W.L. McDougall K. McGee W. McKay M. McKay R. McKenzie W. McLennan W. McMeekin W. Mitchell S. Murphy R.S. O'Donnell J. Parsons L. Redford T. Richter F. Roper H. Robinson C.F. Robinson G. Ryan P. Sarll W. Spotswood D. Thompson A. Thompson H.G.(J) Tinker E. Titford R.A. MC Webb W. Williamson C. Every Club member of military age enlisted. A Norfolk Island Pine was planted in November 1916 to perpetuate the memory of former member, Major Thomas Redford, who died at Gallipoli. The tree is believed to be beside the Hopkins River in EJ King Park. Honour Roll rededicated by the City of Warrnambool Rowing Club and Warrnambool City Council, August 7 2016. city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river, hopkins river warrnambool, world war one, first world war, rowing, rowers

This item is part of the Caine Tool Collection owned by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc (HTPAA). Watchmakers brass lathe.Pat No 19/10/1858

This steam whistle is part of the salvage of the wreck of the "S.S.Casino" It was given to the Tyler family because of their association with the ship.Large brass cylindrical steam whistle ('Casino')maritime technology, communications, belfast and koroit steam navigation company, signals, local history, s.s.casino, port fairy, ship, steamer, coastal steamer

metal surveying chain with brass markers and handlesJames Beddington "Warranted correct"local history, surveying, terrestrial, survey chain beddington

Unclear if this clock in memory of Cr T Somerville is related to Cr T Somerville of Strathfieldsaye who served as President three times 1892 - 3, 1901 -2 and 1910 -11 Dates would indicate that he was perhaps a son or nephew. Metal clock with accompanying wooden and brass plaque.In memory of / Cr T Somerville / 1888 - 1940shire of strathfieldsaye

Brass Plate of Dr WO Gray, Surgeon Dentist of North Brighton Melbourne. Plate affixed to home surgery at 02 Asling Street North Brighton. Unsure when plate was affixed. He was dentist in Melbourne 1901-1940 approx. and also was Superintendent at the Melbourne Dental Hospital/College 1901-1906.Brass Plate of Dentist, with plate makers nameDr W Orr Gray, Dentist, plate made by CG Roeszler & Son Melbdentistry, william orr gray, north brighton

Brass circular candlestick holder with shallow dish.candle holders, candle

Belonged to Colonel Otter.16 Military uniform round brass buttons.Various inscriptionsmilitary buttons

Used by Eileen or Phyllis Otter, possibly as a perfume bottle. The container retains the smell of perfume.Brass container, with a small screw top lid. perfume bottles, containers

Brass Grease Gun with removable filling nozzle.Tecalemit. Made in England. 2 small circular patterns.tools

Leather label tag with perspex window for name and address made and sold by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost and used as name tagLeather label tag with trap and brass buckleleather, name tag

used by boot makers during ca 1900tool used by cobblers during ca1900metal chipper with brass head and rosewood handle OUN MANcobblers, tool

Used for the protection of feet and footwear while playing poloManufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Ca 1900Brass covered in leather with loop on top for strapboot, polo

Used for the protection of footwear and feet while playing poloBrass covered in leather with loop for strap on topboot, polo

Display round to show troops how to load gun and be able to handle safelydisplay ammunition to suit GMH built Polson gunBrass cartridge casing with red painted bulletNOT REAL DISPLAY ONLY TRAFALGAR HOLDEN MUSEUMmilitary, polson, cartridge

Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use65 ml ring made from brassNilequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca1910, brass ring

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries imported and sold by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost for military, agricultural and civilian use c1900Brass half buckle used as equestrian accessoryequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, buckle

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Retailed by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1900Brass buckle half used as equine accessorybuckle, equine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported and sold by Holden and Frost Retailed by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1900Brass half buckle used as equine accessoryequine, military, agriculture, civilian, c1900, buckle half

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported and sold by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1900Brass buckle half used on horse tacklebuckle, equine, military, civilian 1900

Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported and sold by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1900Brass buckle used as equine accessory C1900equine, agriculture, civilian, military, buckle

Imported and sold by Holden and Frost C1900 on saddlery for Military and civilian useRetailed by Holden and Frost during late 19th century and early 20th Century for Civilian and Military useBrass full buckle used on horse tackleequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, buckle full

Imported and sold by Holden and Frost on saddlery c1900 for agricultural and military useRetailed by Holden and Frost during the late 19th century and early 20th century for military and agricultural civilian use.Brass full buckle used on horse tackleequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, buckle full

Imported and sold by Holden and Frost c1900 for the purpose of saddlery for agricultural useRetailed by Holden and Frost ca1910 for military agriculture and civilian use Brass full buckle used as equine accessoryequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca 1910, buckle