In 1888 a company was formed to acquire and subdivide the land of the Mountjoy Brothers. The land totaled 197 acres and included Erskine House. The land colored red was that of the Mountjoys. The subdivision map was printed in 1889A paper map of the Mountjoy Estate Lorne , showing allotments, with their owners, and naming land use. It has four black and white line drawings , Erskine House, Mountain View’s, the Rapids, Erskine House sea view and Erskine Falls. The map is largely black and white with red and blue colouring. The map is mstuck to brown paper. lorne, subdivision map, erskine house, mountjoy brothers,

A large hardcover with the title printed in red at the top, My Adventure Book of stories for children by multiple authors, with a coloured illustration on the front cover of two men floating on a raft at sea waving to a sailing ship in the distance. The spine has the title, publisher and a lined drawing of a man on a horse. It is illustrated in monochrome and also colour plates. fictionA collection of adventure stories for children.adventure stories, children's fiction

The Hugh Ennes collection. A number of video clips on a DVD. the subject list on the DVD: J.D.C. McLean stock special. Crossing at Buckrabanyule with rail motor from Sea Lake. Wirths Circus passing home. Spraying of line for weeds. Rail derailment between Buckrabanyule and Wychitella. Puffing Billy coming into Upper Ferntree Gully.australia, history

Postcards began to be produced in Victoria from 1876. Between 1900 and 1920, picture postcards in Australia became an incredibly popular phenomenon. People could cheaply and easily send messages, without the formality of a letter, and they provided a cheap form of souvenir. Eventually, every event of significance was commemorated in some way with a postcard, and this led to the development of a ‘picture on one side and a message/stamp on the other’ postcard we are familiar with today. They were also a popular form of advertising. This postcard appears to be one in a set of postcards promoting the Black Rock area.Colour postcard from a hand tinted photographic image depicting the foreshore at Half Moon Bay, Black Rock. There are people in the foreground wading in the sea, a man sitting in a small boat near the shore, several other boats around, people deeper in the water in the background, and a range of beach shacks/bathing boxes in the far background.beach, holiday, leisure, boating, bathing boxes, recreation, foreshore, seaside

The artefact is the lower portion of a rectangular shanked ‘planking nail’ with a straight-edged ‘flat point’. The distinctive ‘point’ of a planking/skirting nail was designed to be driven into timber across the grain in order to prevent the wood from splitting. This relic is from the shipwreck of the SCHOMBERG, which ran aground near Peterborough in 1855. It was retrieved in 1875 from a large section of the ship’s bow which had been carried by ocean currents to the western coast of New Zealand’s South Island. The nail is still fixed in a fragment of the original timber that it secured in the SCHOMBERG. The top portion, or ‘head’ of the nail, has corroded away but the pronounced rectangular shank and its flat point indicate its likely purpose and position on the vessel. Most fastenings used in sailing ship construction were either wooden treenails or copper bolts, which were relatively resistant to seawater corrosion. In addition, the preferred hull-frame timber of British Oak has a high content of gallic acid which rapidly corrodes unprotected iron work. The ferrous composition of this planking nail suggests it came from an internal and upper portion of the ship’s bow (protected from exposure to the sea or oak). According to an 1855 edition of the Aberdeen Journal, the five outer layers, or ‘skins’, of the SCHOMBERG’s pine hull were “combined by means of patent screw treenails”. However the “beams of her two upper decks” were of “malleable iron”, and “part of the forecastle” was “fitted for the accommodation of the crew”. It is therefore possible that iron nails of this description were used by the ship’s builders to secure floor and wall planks in enclosed areas of the crew’s quarters. (The same reasoning would apply to officer and passenger accommodation amidships and at the stern of the vessel, but it was the bow that floated to New.Zealand.) The SCHOMBERG was a 2,000 ton clipper ship, specifically designed for the Australian immigration trade (back-loading wool for Britain’s mills), and constructed in Hall’s shipyard in Aberdeen, Scotland. She was owned by the Black Ball Line and launched in 1855. Alexander Hall & Son were renowned builders of sleek and fast 1,000 ton clippers for the China trade (opium in, tea out) and were keen to show they could also outclass the big North American ships built by Donald Mackay. Consequently the SCHOMBERG was ‘overbuilt’. Her hull featured five ‘skins’ of Scotch Larch and Pitch Pine overlaying each other in a diagonal pattern against a stout frame of British Oak. Oak has been favoured by builders of wooden ships for centuries. Its close, dense grain made it harder to work, but also gave it great strength and durability. In addition, the lateral spread of its branches supplied a natural curvature for the ribs of a vessel’s hull, as well as providing the small corner or curved pieces (‘knees’ and ‘elbows’) that fit them together. At the launch the SCHOMBERG’s 34 year old master, Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, had promised Melbourne in 60 days, "with or without the help of God." James Nicol Forbes was born in Aberdeen in 1821 and rose to fame with his record-breaking voyages on the famous Black Ball Line ships; MARCO POLO and LIGHTNING. In 1852 in the MARCO POLO he made the record passage from London to Melbourne in 68 days. There were 53 deaths on the voyage but the great news was of the record passage by the master. In 1954 Captain Forbes took the clipper LIGHTNING to Melbourne in 76 days and back in 63 days, this was never beaten by a sailing ship. He often drove his crew and ship to breaking point to beat his own records. He cared little for the comfort of the passengers. On this, the SCHOMBERG’s maiden voyage, he was going to break records. SCHOMBERG departed Liverpool on her maiden voyage on 6 October 1855 flying the sign “Sixty Days to Melbourne”. She departed with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended to build the Melbourne to Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. She also carried a cow for fresh milk, pens for fowls and pigs, 90,000 gallons of water for washing and drinking. It also carried 17,000 letters and 31,800 newspapers. The ship and cargo was insured for $300,000, a fortune for the time. The winds were poor as she sailed across the equator, slowing SCHOMBERG’s journey considerably. Land was first sighted on Christmas Day, at Cape Bridgewater near Portland, and Captain Forbes followed the coastline towards Melbourne. Forbes was said to be playing cards when called by the Third Mate Henry Keen, who reported land about 3 miles off, Due in large part to the captain's regarding a card game as more important than his ship, it eventually ran aground on a sand spit near Curdie's Inlet (about 56 km west of Cape Otway) on 26 December 1855, 78 days after leaving Liverpool. The sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to SCHOMBERG and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS QUEEN at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS QUEEN approached the stranded vessel and all of SCHOMBERG’s passengers and crew were able to disembark safely. The SCHOMBERG was lost and with her, Forbes’ reputation. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the SCHOMBERG. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Later one plunderer found a case of Wellington boots, but alas, all were for the left foot! Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. In 1864 after two of the men drowned when they tried to reach SCHOMBERG, salvage efforts were abandoned. Parts of the SCHOMBERG were washed ashore on the south island of New Zealand in 1870, nearly 15 years after the wreck. The wreck now lies in 825 metres of water. Although the woodwork is mostly disintegrated the shape of the ship can still be seen due to the remaining railway irons, girders and the ship’s frame. A variety of goods and materials can be seen scattered about nearby. Flagstaff Hill holds many items salvaged from the SCHOMBERG including a ciborium (in which a diamond ring was concealed), communion set, ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the SCHOMBERG. One of the SCHOMBERG bells is in the Warrnambool Library. This nail is a registered artefact from the wreck of the SCHOMBERG, Artefact Reg No S/35 and is significant because of its association with the SCHOMBERG. The SCHOMBERG collection as a whole is of historical and archaeological significance at a State level, listed on the Victorian Heritage Register VHR S612. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the SCHOMBERG is significant for its association with the Victorian Heritage Registered shipwreck. The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the SCHOMBERG. The SCHOMBERG collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger ship. The shipwreck collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day. The SCHOMBERG collection meets the following criteria for assessment: Criterion A: Importance to the course, or pattern, of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion B: Possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion C: Potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Victoria’s cultural history. The object is the bottom end of a slightly curved iron planking nail with remnant of timber still attached, recovered from the wreck of the SCHOMBERG (1855). The shank of the nail is rectangular and it narrows to a flat (chisel like) ‘point’. The ‘head’ is missing although there is a quantity of dark red corrosion within the top of the surrounding wood, suggesting where it might have been. The artefact is from the wreck of the SCHOMBERG (1855) and was retrieved from part of the ship’s bow which was carried by sea currents to the South Island of New Zealand. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, planking nail, rectangular ship’s nail, cast iron nail

The two wooden oars were formerly painted white. They were used on lightstation boats and are now displayed on the wall of Room 2 which is located next to the light tower. Numerous images of the lightstation show rowing boats either on stand‐by on land or in the sea performing duties in the surrounding sea and at the East Landing. The wooden boat rudder with brass and other metal fittings was also formerly painted white and is possibly from the same boat that used the oars. Meets second level threshold.Two long wooden oars, Residue of white paint. Possibly made of Australian hardwood. They were used on lightstation boats.

This photograph is part of the Alan Charles Quinn collection of photographs and letters. Alan was sixteen years old when he went to sea and left behind a photographic autobiography.This photograph has been taken from the Brooklyn Docks and has a view of the Petali docked in port and downtown Manhattan in the background.Blue/green ink, handwritten: 26.9.49 The corresponding page in the original photograph album reads: "Downtown Manhattan from the Brooklyn Docks."missions-to-seamen, america, manhattan, brooklyn, docks, petali, new york, united states, ships, allan charles quinn, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers

Believed to be Edward Henty's telescope which was used at the early settlement at Portland and used to observe movements of ships at sea. Believed to have come off the boat "The Thistle"Found, stored in a thermos which was purchased in a box of sundries at a clearing sale at the Henty property.Brass telescope, made in 4 sections plus the eye piece. Eye piece has a slideable cover to protect the lens. Removeable lens.None from manufacture however there are scratched markings inside the eyepiece but are no longer readablehentys, expolration of victoria, telescope, major mitchell

Tank Battles El Alamein to the Volga, D-Day, Battle of Britain, The Great War, Dunkirk, Great Sea Battles of WW2, History of WW2, Battleships at War10 DVDs in cases - contained in a cardboard box/sleeve10 DVD BOX SET - THE WARE FILES FEARURING - OVER 10 HOURS OF WAR DOCUMENTARIESww2, ww1

The riddle of the Inland Sea, the story of Charles Sturt's first journay 1828 - 1829 A special feature to mark the centenary of Charles Sturt's death on June 16th 18692 supplements - 4 and 6 pages inland sea, charles sturt, sturt's first journey

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Jagatda municipality in India. Wool bales marked JAGATDAL would have been transported to Jagatdal by sea.Wool bale stencil - JAGATDALJAGATDALwool sales, wool transportation, wool export

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Khorramsha is a city in Iran. Wool bales marked KHORRAMSHA would have been transported to Khorramsha by sea.Wool bale stencil - KHORRAMSHAKHORRAMSHAwool sales, wool transportation, wool export

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Moreda is a municipality in Spain. Wool bales marked MOREDA would have been transported to Moreda by sea.Wool bale stencil - MOREDAMOREDAwool sales, wool transportation, wool export

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Piraeus is a city in Greece. Wool bales marked PIRAEUS would have been transported to Piraeus by sea.Wool bale stencil - PIRAEUSPIRAEUSwool sales, wool transportation, wool export

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Karachi is a city in Pakistan. Wool bales marked KARACHI would have been transported to Pakistan by sea.Wool bale stencil - KARACHIKARACHIwool - transportation, wool sales

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. Wool bales marked COPENHAGEN would have been transported to Denmark by sea.Wool bale export stencil - COPENHAGENCOPENHAGENwool - transportation, wool sales

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Alexandria is a city in Egypt. Wool bales marked ALEXANDRIA would have been transported to Egypt by sea.Wool bale export stencil - ALEXANDRIAALEXANDRIAwool - transportation, wool sales

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Cork is a city in Ireland. Wool bales marked CORK would have been transported to Ireland by sea.Wool bale export stencil - CORKCORKwool - transportation, wool sales

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Virginia is a state in the USA. Wool bales marked VIRGINIA would have been transported to USA by sea.Wool bale export stencil - VIRGINIAVIRGINIAwool - transportation, wool sales

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Caprera is an island in Italy, Wool bales marked CAPRERA would have been transported to Italy by sea.Wool bale export stencil - CAPRERACAPRERAwool - transportation, wool sales

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Palma is a city in Spain. Wool bales marked PALMA would have been transported to Spain by sea.Wool bale export stencil - PALMAPALMAwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Salonika is a city in Greece. Wool bales marked SALONIKA would have been transported to Greece by sea.Wool bale export stencil - SALONIKASALONIKAwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Blumenthal is a port in Germany. Wool bales marked BLUMENTHAL would have been transported to Germany by sea.Wool bale export stencil - BLUMENTHALBLUMENTHALwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Rotterdam is a city in the Netherlands. Wool bales marked ROTTERDAM would have been transported to the Netherlands by sea.Wool bale export stencil - ROTTERDAMROTTERDAMwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Eilat is a city in Israel. Wool bales marked EILAT would have been transported to Israel by sea.Wool bale export stencil - EILATEILATwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Vladivostock is a city in Russia. Wool bales marked VLADIVOSTOCK would have been transported to Russia by sea.Wool bale export stencil - VLADIVOSTOCKVLADIVOSTOCKwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Ventspils is a city in Latvia. Wool bales marked VENTSPILS would have been transported to Latvia by sea.Wool bale export stencil - VENTSPILSVENTSPILSwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Istanbul is a city in Turkey. Wool bales marked ISTANBUL would have been transported to Turkey by sea.Wool bale export stencil - ISTANBULISTANBULwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Calcutta is a city in India. Wool bales marked CALCUTTA would have been transported to India by sea.Wool bale export stencil - CALCUTTACALCUTTAwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers