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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Deadeye, circa 1873
This example of a sailing ship’s ‘dead-eye’ is from the wreck of the LOCH ARD, which sank near Port Campbell in 1878. The vessel was an iron hulled clipper ship constructed for the Loch Line in 1873. It was part of a fleet of similar merchant ships owned by that company, which specialised in bringing passengers and goods from London via the Great Circle route to Melbourne, and returning to Britain via Cape Horn with the colony’s wool clip. Deadeyes were a common feature of sailing ship technology in the nineteenth century. They were a simple, cheap, and hard-wearing device that, in conjunction with another deadeye, provided an effective means of levering, or tightening, attached ropes and stays. Lower deadeyes were fixed to the sides of the ship by an encircling metal collar (inset in a flattish groove chiselled around the outer circumference of the disc), which was bolted to iron bars attached to the hull (called chain-plates). Upper deadeyes were looped by a strong hemp or wire rope (inset in a rounded groove carved around the outer circumference of the disc), which was joined to the bottom ends of the rigging which reached up to secure the masts into position (called shrouds or stays). Connecting a Lower deadeye to its corresponding Upper deadeye was a rope (called a lanyard) which looped up and down through the three “eyes” of each disc, to form a pulley system. The hitching of the two deadeyes with a looped lanyard provided the means of tightening, or loosening, the tension on the mast rigging ― essentially by pulling against the chain-plates bolted to the outside of the hull. It was a procedure that could be performed by sailors at sea and in emergencies. For example, after a gale the stays may have stretched and the masts worked loose, requiring retightening. Or, in the extreme circumstance of shipwreck, the lanyards might need to be released on the weather side, so that the masts fall away from the stricken vessel. HISTORY OF THE LOCH ARD The LOCH ARD belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many ships from England to Australia. Built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the LOCH ARD was a three-masted square rigged iron sailing ship. The ship measured 262ft 7" (79.87m) in length, 38ft (11.58m) in width, 23ft (7m) in depth and had a gross tonnage of 1693 tons. The LOCH ARD's main mast measured a massive 150ft (45.7m) in height. LOCH ARD made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage. LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. She was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers and a load of cargo. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were items included that intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the LOCH ARD tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. The shipwreck of the LOCH ARD is of State significance. Victorian Heritage Register S417. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD 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 LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. A reasonably well-preserved ship’s deadeye with rust-stained wire loop-rope still attached. It retains portions of its original hemp cord and hessian wrapping. The flat sides of this thick wooden disc have three holes drilled through in a triangular configuration. The artefact is from the shipwreck of the LOCH ARD (1878). The survival of the loop-rope (wire cable) indicates it was an Upper Deadeye, connected to the shrouds (mast rigging).flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, deadeye, rigging -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs – Set of 9 black and white photographs and photocopies of original photographs depicting the early days of Bogong Village during the 1940’s, circa 1940's
Bogong Village, which was known as “The Junction”, is well recorded. The first tent camp was at the junction of Pretty Valley and Rocky Valley streams in the early 40’s. Further downstream were the sawmill, stables and blacksmith’s forge. Horses were the main mode of transport in the early days. The road to Bogong had reached the lookout spur just beyond Roper’s Spur track just before the 1939 fires. The early forties saw rapid growth of the village, with single and married men’s quarters, workshops, mess huts and administrative offices. The facilities necessary for communal living were quickly in place- a post office, police station, co-op store, medical centre, community hall/theatre, tennis courts and school. Much of the temporary accommodation that housed groups such as the Albion Quarrying Company were in the area now under water.Pictorial history of the early years of Bogong Village including one photo taken following the devastating fires of 1939. Photos show the terrain in which Bogong Village was built, the early construction used for the temporary buildings and the housing and the amount of infrastructure required to accommodate the needs of the residents of the area including workers, their families and other support staff. Set of 9 black and white photographs and photocopies of photographs depicting early buildings at Bogong Village . Photos show very early construction buildings as well as the village in various weather conditions, including snowing and after bush fires. (some official SECV photographs) 1. Bogong Village in heavy snow 2. Bogong Township during heavy snow (SECV Official Photo) 3. VIP Lodge at Bogong in the snow 4. Bogong Village - circa 1940’s 5. Bogong Village under street lights 6. Lewis Construction Camp (SECV Official Photo) 7. Albion Quarrying Co. Camp (SECV Official Photo) 8. Tent camp and early buildings following 1939 fires 9. Typical house – Bogong Village 1. Handwritten under photo – August 1948 2. Printed under photo: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 25.8.48 Time: 9am No:K 4680 Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works. Bogong Township 3. Handwritten on back of photo- V.I.P. Lodge, Bogong 4 – 5. No markings 6. Printed under photo: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 28.11.40 Time: 1.40pm No:K284 Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works. Lewis Construction Camp 7. Printed under photo: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 11.1.41 Time: 10.40am No:K294 Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works. Albion Quarrying Co. Camp – Bogong. Handwritten on back of photo: On the floor of the present dam 8. No markings 9. Printed under photo: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 11.1.46 Time: 1.23pm No:K2181 Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works. Bogong – Typical House bogong village; 1939 fires; kiewa hydro electric scheme; -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Chemicals, Insecticide ‘KILSKEETO sticks
A paper wrap around 8 green sticks of ‘KILLSKEETO InsecticideOn wrapper ; KILSKEETO STICK INSECTICIDE / STAND THE STICKS ON THE TIN BURNER, THEN / LIGHT THE TOP OF THE STICK. STAND BURNER / ON A PLATE OR SIMILAR ARTICLE / TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE AND / PLACE THE WHOLE ON THE / FLOOR WELL OUT OF / DRAUGHTS. / LIGHT HERE .. (top of stick) insecticide, mosquitoes, infectious diseases, malaria, moorabbin, cheltenham -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Postcard, Maker not known, ca mid-20C
This postcard shows a display of posters and educational materials relating to health education taught at the Pathfinder school, created by local professional Mary NormanBail. This is one of a collection of several hundred photos, books, documents and teaching aids donated to Langi Morgala Museum by Jessica Norman-Bail (or by her estate). Almost all the collection relates to Jessica's mother, the photographer, artist and educator Mary Norman-Bail, and to Mary Norman-Bail's Pathfinder School, which was located in Ararat for several years in the first half of the twentieth century. Black & white postcard featuring a display of health education teaching materials. The display is on a cloth covered table. The rear of the postcard is handwritten text. "This is some of the / work that brought / credit and honour / to the school. / Through the Australian / Boradcasting / Commission. / You cannot see the / books very well / but they are beautifully / illustrated and are / at present being / sent round the schools / in Japan. / M.Norman Bail / S.A.P.F. / Ararat Vic." pathfinder, normanbail, health education -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Print, At Cowes, Phillip Island
Very early scene of Cowes showing the jetty, Isle of Wight Hotel and jetty shed. Charles Turner was an English mezzotint engraver and draughtsman who specialized in portraiture. HistoricalA4 colour photocopy of a print of a wood engraving by Charles Turner of the Cowes jetty. Large beige frame around print.At Cowes, Phillip Island. from the commemorative work, Victoria in 1880, published in Melbourne to mark the International Exhibition held that year. Fine prints of notable buildings and street scenes, as well as views of the country and suburban areas of the colony. Wood engraving.cowes jetty, charles turner, isle of wight hotel, jetty shed, wood engraving -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Merle Bush Family
The Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was registered in Bendigo on 18/06/1981.The decision to disband the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was made at a General Meeting on 17/02/2016. The group agreed to continue as the Merle Bush Friendship Group. The Australian Trefoil Guilds connect women who are either actively involved in Girl Guiding or have a history with Girl Guiding. The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law, carry this spirit into the community and to give support Guiding.Document of five pages - The Dahlsen Story - A pioneering family in Gippsland since 1862 - Photo of boat in centre and PETER SYNAN - with attached compliments card - Guides Australia Victoria.Dear Lola, The enclosed article came into me at the Archives as a thank you for my research and as it is about Merle Bush and her family. I thought you and the TG might be interested in it Do hope all is well with you love Jennygirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the dahlsen story, peter synan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, T W Burke, The Gold Ring, 1962
This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. It is about Catholic marriage.This hard backed book has a blue, white and gold cover with a photograph of a family (mum, dad and three children) on the front cover, as well as the title, the author and the foreword. On the spine is printed the surname of the author, the title and the initials of the publisher. On the back cover is printed the title, price, information about the book and the publisher. The book contains 134 pages.Written in pencil on the fly page - 12/-chatham-holmes family collection, the gold ring, t w burke -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Prospecting, Locating and Valuing Mines, 1902
This book was most probably used at the Ballarat School of Mines.Black covered book with gold title. 381 pages. The book was 'a popular treatise for the use of prospectors, investors and Mining Men generally; with an account of the Principal Minerals and Country rocks; Ore Deposits; Locations and Patents; the early Development of Mines; Earthy Mineral Products; Coal; Gold gravels and gravel Mining; Measurement of Water; and Artesian Wells'.mining, ballarat school of mines, water, geology -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letters, Collection of letters and cards written to and by Ellie Pullin c1990, c. 1990
Collection of letters and cards written to and by Ellie Pullin:; 1. From Ellie to Gayl; 2. To Ellie from Mollie; 3. To Ellie from Joan and Paddy Miles - a Christmas card; 4. Get Well card to Ellie from friends; 5. Christmas card to Ellie +Additional Keywords: Pullin, Ellie / Miles, Paddy / Miles, Joan -
Orbost & District Historical Society
thermometer, c. 1950s-1980s
Used at Orbost Hospital where it was used for testing the temperature of bath water. It was donated to Orbost Historical Society in 1991. This is a floating bath thermometer made in Germany for the British market.This item is associated with Orbost Hospital and is an example of an early medical instrument.A glass tubed thermometer in a wooden case with temperatures for bath water written on it. Has a red "Orbost" label glued to it indicating that it was used at Orbost Hospital. The thermometer is housed inside a wooden frame that is stoppered with a cork at the base. It is in degrees Fahrenheit and includes water and spirit boiling temperatures, as well as hot, warm, tepid and freezing points. Can be hung.Made in Germany. Dr Forbes specifications.thermometer-medical -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Tobacco Cutter, Pre 1920's
Antique cast iron tobacco cutter (almost certainly a McMillan cutter). It is a guillotine style cutter used to cut plugs of tobacco to put into smoking pipes. The cutter is held to a wooden base with screws and has a well worn wooden strker plate. (Originally painted black). May have been used in Anglesea to slice beans.None visible.tobacco cutter -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Inhaler, Probyn Williams (sectioned), Mayer & Co. London, c. 1900
Dr Geoffrey Kaye was a clinical anaesthetist at a time when very few full time anaesthetists existed. He was passionate about the training of future anaesthetists and would often section anaesthetic equipment to reveal its inner workings and show those to students. This Probyn Williams Inhaler is one apparatus which has been sectioned and the various elements of the inhaler have been painted to highlight the differences in function.Oval shaped metal inhaler with attached metal facemask. The inhaler has been sectioned to reveal its inner workings and the ether chamber has been painted black while the air-channel has been painted red. The manufacturer's logo, stamped into the inhaler, has been sectioned as well, leaving only half the information available.Engraved on dome side of inhaler: PROBYN WILLIAMS / G.K. sect. 1939 •Stamped into dome side of inhaler MAYER & / LON -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Jul. 1972
Yields information through a photograph of the temporary track laid by the BTPS to enable the access to the depot to move trams to the new depot in 1972. Poor quality photograph.Black and white photograph - of the temporary access track to move the trams from the SEC depot to the BTPS depot - during 1973. Shows the track from the door with a tram in the distance. Taken mid July 1972, see Reg Item 3022 for other photographs. Not well exposed or printed - dark. Image has been adjusted for exposure.tramways, trams, moving trams, depot, btps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Brilliant career for director, 2003
Well-known Australian film director Gillian Armstrong visited her former home recently.Well-known Australian film director Gillian Armstrong visited her former home recently. Gillian grew up in Vermont and Mitcham and was at one time part of Mitcham Repertory Group. Also: references to local residents Anne Minter, Kyle Van der Kuyp, Jason and Darren Smith, Julian Holland and Peter and Tim Costello.Well-known Australian film director Gillian Armstrong visited her former home recently. armstrong, gillian, minter, anne, van der kuyp, kyle, smith, jason, smith, darren, holland, julian, costello, peter, costello, tim -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Landing Craft Medium Harry Chauvel of 32 Small Ships Squandron
In a black frame a foloured photograph of a Landing Craft Medium Harry Chauvel of 32 Small Ships Squadron. There are soldiers aboad the vessel as well as some of two vehicles being unloaded near the shore. Bottom left hand side reads Voyages To Vietnam Collection and bottom left hand side reads Copyright Tony StancombeVoyages To Vietnam Collection. Copyright Tony Stancombephotograph, 32nd small ship squadron, cerberus collection -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Notice to Inspectors (Electric System)", c1995
Retyped Instruction - MMTB - C No. 143 - "MMTB Notice to Inspectors (Electric System)" regarding the use of Motorman's cabins suggesting that they ride in the trams as well. Notes keen competition of the Railways and Buses, selling the service to the public. Dated 17/6/1924, signed by A. Murdoch. Would appear to have been retyped from the original document.trams, tramways, inspectors, notices and information, instructions, buses, railways -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Rabbit Traps x3
Rabbits are recognised as a pest in Australia. They were often trapped and eaten especially during the depression years of the 1890s and 1930s but also the 1950s and 1960s. Steel-jaw traps work by snapping shut on the leg of an animal, holding it until a trapper arrives, or until the animal dies or wrings its paw off. They became illegal in Australia during the 1980s on animal cruelty grounds. Some old rabbit traps are valuable.Used by residents in the Kiewa ValleyA steel jaw trap has jaws that are designed to spring together. It is illegal to use them in Australia. 2 of the rabbit traps are 'S. Griffiths 3 stars IXL Ref. "one of the pioneers, well known among long-experienced trappers' Page 21 Farmyard Relics by Ken Arnold. The other trap ha a picture of a bird engrave on it.rabbit traps, steel-jaw traps -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Kubis Estate, North Ringwood on 10 June 1978. Trench for sewer below the manhole
E550 N7 The hole for the 27 feet deep well shows as a white patch, lower right. Part of a 51-photo record of the development of the "Kubis" Estate, Ringwood North, including road works to Debbie Place, Kubis Drive, Werac Drive, Manuelo Drive, Iluka Place and Glenvale Road. From the Jack Lundy Clarke collection. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, The Connies, Set of 6 replica MMTB tickets used by "The Connies", c2000
Set of 6 replica MMTB tickets used by "The Connies" performance group as give a-ways and used in the film Pacific. .1 1.5d .2 2d .3 2.5d .4 3d .5 3.5d .6 4.5d printed on off white paper. See also Reg Item 3398 for a block of the 4 1/2 as well.trams, tramways, tickets, the connies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, CBD and inner city tram routes, January 2012
Full colour poster printed on a vinyl plasticized based sheet showing all the public transport routes to the north and south of the CBD, includes major landmarks. Has information on where to buy tickets, customer information and tram tracker. At the base has a Beware Rhino's image. Has the Melway image as well. Dated Effective - January 2012.trams, tramways, yarra trams, maps, ptv, melbourne, public transport, rhinos -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 20-4-1945?
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of S 155 in Droop St at or near White St, Tram has the "Special E" destination indicating it was on an Explosive factory working and is well loaded with passengers - inbound to the Footscray Station. Photo not dated in Wal Jack album. Could be the same date as Reg Item 5446 - 20-4-1945.trams, tramways, droop st, footscray, world war 2, special e, s class, tram 155 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, "Braemar" 18 Suffolk Road, Surrey Hills
"Braemar" at 18 Suffolk Road, Surrey Hills - built c1894, demolished in1977 – and home of James Sneddon Snr. and family from 1890 until c1950. We believe it is James is at the gate and his family on the veranda. James was born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire Scotland in 1833, as was his wife Jane. He died in March 1901 and she in March 1911. They are buried in Boroondara Cemetery (Pres B0522) with their daughter Jane (1864-1928). James Sneddon (Snr) was an important man in early Surrey Hills. He established real estate and ironmongery businesses in Union Road – first on the corner of Stirling Crescent and later over the road on the corner of Windsor Crescent. He was chairman of Surrey Hills’ MUIOOF (Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows). James Sneddon Jnr. followed his father in the family real estate business and was an even busier community man. He was a JP and had roles in the Surrey Hills ANA, the Progress Association and the Choral Society. He lived 2 doors from his father. The real estate business continued on the corner of Windsor Crescent and Union Road (north side) until the business was sold to the Doubleday (family) after WW2.The Sneddon family were early settlers and business owners in Surrey Hills and remained over 3 generations. Different family members held many roles in community organisations. This photo is also important in documenting built heritage that has been demolished.Image of a Victorian, weatherboard, block fronted, single storey house with decorative veranda, viewed from the front. The garden in front of the house is well established and a light-coloured picket fence surrounds the property. Four people are in the photograph, three women (two seated and one standing) on the veranda and one male, who is leaning against the gate post.buildings, structures and establishments, houses, timber houses, house names, braemar, architectural styles, victorian style, families, family group, sneddon family, james sneddon (snr), boroondara cemetery, real estate agent, ironmonger -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Article - Bob Hymans' Snow-Sedan
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents an early type of over-snow transport introduced to Falls Creek by Bob Hymans.An article from an unknown publication showing a Snow-Sedan which was manufactured by Fudge's Industries at Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada. Bob Hymans had purchased three of these vehicles to transport goods as well as customers to his Grand Coeur Chalet. According to this article the image appeared on a Christmas card which had been received by Mr. Fudge. bob hymans, fudge snow-sedan, transport falls creek -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Application To Conduct Ski Hire Centre, General Store & Postal Facilities Rejected, 13.10.1960
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee to Bob Hymans advising him that his application to establish a Ski Hire store as well as a General Store with postal facilities has been rejected in favour of another applicant. His proposal to operate a public restaurant cannot be considered until he is prepared to conform with procedures.falls creek tourist area management committee, ski lift proposals -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO, 1956-57
Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, a group of young and younger women from the Bendigo East Swimming Club (Possibly), at the back are; Glanda Ashton, /, Mrs. Masters, Mrs. Castles, ?, ?, Mrs. Nelson, and at the front are; Mrs.Ashton, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Graham,, Mrs. Charles, ?, ?,. They are mentioned on the back as well as 56-57 Graham in red ink.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: FOREST STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 9th September, 1951
Portions of a booklet? Outlining the work they have done at the Forest Street Presbyterian Church also contains a list of Church Officers and the names of the building Committee. Also a list of the Opening Services to be held on Sunday 9th September 1951. Some sections of a 1952 calendar had been attached to this document as well. A photo of the Church in Blue tones is on the cover?church, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, bendigo, religion, forest street presbyterian church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING: THE DIGGERS, 1903
Diggers & Mining: The Diggers. Calling citizens to join army. Caption: The Sacred Name of Liberty. Anti conscriptionist: '' What, not enough men! Well, get back into the trenches yourselves! We can't interfere with the liberty of these people.'' - From Sydney Bulletin. Sketch by: Norman ? Markings: VISAR COPYRIGHT SET - THE DIGGERS, 9. Used as a teaching aid.Visaireducation, tertiary, war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF ARTHUR NORTHOVER
A small black and white photograph of Arthur Northover. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. Arthur is showing looking right, in a white shirt, tie, breast jacket and an overcoat. Arthur is a middle age man, with receding hair line and moustache. At the bottom Henry Wayland, Blackheath. On the back the logo of Henry Wayland photographer Rembrandt House, Blackheath.person, individual, arthur northover -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION; ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO MISS ELMA WELLS
An envelope addressed to Miss Elma Wells, 51 Barkly Place, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia from the Fleetway House, Farringdon St. London E.C. 4. There is a two pence red king George V stamp with a cancelled mark London EC Nov. 2 1921, 6.15pm. The envelope contains letter catalogue number 1388.51.Bdocument -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, 1900-1905
Black and white photograph of well dressed group of males and females in front of trees. Men in suits with ladies in long frocks and large decorated hats and parasols. Inscriptions: on back - 'From Mrs Lowndes, McIvor Road', '1900-1905'. Rubber stamp 'WH Robinson, Photographer, Mundy St., Bendigo', circular stamp RHSV, Bendigo Branch.person, group