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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Town Park (previous tip site)
One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. The Eltham Town Park was a reclaimed tip site. It was later named the Alistair Knox Park Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted cardboard 25.5 x 30.5 cmTitle printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)eltham town park, alistair knox park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Town Park (previous tip site)
One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. Eltham Town park is a reclaimed tip site and was later named the Alistair Knox Park. It is located in Main Road, ElthamIllustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted cardboard 25.5 x 30.5 cmTitle printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)eltham town park, alistair knox park -
Orbost & District Historical Society
scales, circa 1930's
... A large set of commercial scales painted white... ENGLAND A large set of commercial scales painted white ...These scales were in the Dicken building in Nicholson Street Orbost. Frank B. Dicken and his son, Selwyn, were General Merchants. These scales are an example of a commercial measuring instrument used in Orbost before the common use of the metric system and digital scales.A large set of commercial scales painted white. The measuring scale gives the weight in pounds and the price per pound. There is a brass plate with NO A572/19951 W. & T. AVERY LTD.On front in green print - AVERY Beneath scale in green print - SOLE AGENTS On a brass plate - MACHINE ??????? "WHITE KNIGHT" AUSTRALASIAN FNO4 BRITISH MADE SCALE CO LTD TRULY LEVEL BIRMINGHAM ENGLANDscales measuring-machines weights dicken-frank -
Orbost & District Historical Society
brushes, first half 20th century
This set is an example of personal grooming items commonly used in the first half of the 20th century.Two brushes. 1497.1 is an oval shaped hair brush with a gold coloured frame It has a wooden dark blue painted oval inset. The natural bristles are light coloured. 1497.2 is a matching clothes brush - rectangular shaped with a an inset of dark blue.personal-effects brushes -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo- Purcell/Councilors, Richards & Co.Ballarat, W.Purcell,President,and Councilors,1906, "C1906"
This Collection Of Photos shows the Shire President W.Purcell and Councilors J.P.Spiers,R.J.Dobson,M.Ryan,J.M.Feery,J.Baird,J.Mitchell, H.W.Symons,J.Lester,and staff,H.T.Hughes,Valuer and Collector, and C.T.Jones,Secretary and engineer,for the year 1906. Original Historic Photo.Photos are sepia set on grey mount within a black,wide, frame.The frame has "beading" effect on outer edge then a narrow band of sculptured gold flowers and leaves,and sculptured inner edge. The central photo of,Councilor W.Purcell, is surounded by a shaped cream border.The photos are oval, rectangular and rectangular with curved top in shape.Around the central photo a decorative design is painted. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council 1906.purcell w, councilors 1906 ballarat shire council -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo-Purcell, Richards & Co.Ballarat, Councilor W. Purcell,President 1906, "Circa 1906"
Councilor W.Purcell was elected to council in 1902 serving until 1908.He was President for one term in 1905-06.Original Historic Photo.This photo of Councilor W. Purcell, is in sepia,set within cream shaped mount surounded by painted decorative designs,the main mount is grey.It is rectangular with a curved top.Situated in centre of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for the year 1906.Presented by the President,to the Ballarat Shire Council,1906.1906, ballarat shire council, purcell w, 1902 08 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo -Walton, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Councilor D.Walton,J.P
Councilor D.Walton,J.P., was elected to council in 1906 serving until 1924.He was President for three terms, in 1912-13,1918-19 and 1924-25. He died during his last term of office and Councilor G.C.Stewart took over the balance of his term. Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor D.Walton J.P.It is set in pinkish/tan mount with decorative design painted in brown blue and white around base.It is placed second from right top row of collection of photos of all councilors for 1911-12. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council ,J.Dickie Esq. President !911-12.ballarat shire council, walton d j p, 1906 1924 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo -Rennie/councilors, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, President G.Rennie,Esq. & councilors 1885-86, "Circa1886"
This collection of photos is of President George Rennie and councilors W.H.Uren (M.L.A.),J.P.Spiers, J.Lester, James Baird,J.Dalgleish, J.King, J.Innes, C.Edmonston and Mr. H.Bregenzer (Secretary).and is for the council year 1885-86Original Historic Photo.Collection of photos Of President George Rennie and Councilors,1885-86.Sepia in colour and set in brown frame with decorative carving and inner edge light brown.Main mount is grey with secondary mount,lighter in shade, in shape of horse shoe which contains the photos.The central photo is surrounded by a shaped gold edging.In each of the four corners are painted heads of wheat.Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86ballarat shire council, president 1885 1886, rennie george esq -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Mantle Clock, "circa 1910"
Founded in1903 when William E.Sessions and some of his family took over E.N.Welch Co. in Forestville. E.N.Welch Manufacturing Company used a local foundry to produce their castings. The foundry owner's son,William E.Sessions, took an interest in horology and ,along with other Sessions family members, bought controlling interest in the E.N.Welch Company., which was a joint stock corporation formed July 6th 1864 to succeed an older private firm who made clocks under the name of E.N.Welch. Elisha N. Welch (1809-1887),had been making clocks at a factory on East Main Street Forestville Conneticut after taking over J.C.Browns bankrupt business around 1856.Under William Sessions management the firm produced all components of their clocks including movements,cases,dials,artworks and castings.In 1930 the company expanded to produce electric clocks,timers for radios,televisions and other devices as well as their traditional brass mechanicial movements.In 1956 Sessions was absorbed by another company while retaining the name and in 1969 the business went into liquidation.Clock is made of black wood with Corinthian style columns,three set on each front corner. These are black metal, and show remains of gilt paint on top of columns.On the base of the clock is carved decoration with similar carvings on each of the four corners of square around clock face.Dial is cream with Roman numerals. the hands are set in gilt centre piece.Below the 12 is the name WELCH.The glass dial cover is edged in gilt. It is spring wound and has settings-day/night,1/2 hour strike(hour on gong -1/2 0n bell), Cathederal Gong, turn back hands. THE SESSIONS CLOCK COMPANY. Successors to the E.N.WELCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY.Forestville.Conneticut.United States of America.mantle clock, the sessions clock company, forestville conneticut united states of america -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Dalgleish/councilors, Richards & Co.Photos.Ballaarat, Cr. J.Dalgleish Esq. and Councilors, 1883-84, "circa 1884"
This collection of photos is of President John Dalgleish Esq.and all councilors for the year 1883-84. Councilor Dalgleish was elected to council in 1866-72 and 1880-87,serving three terms as President1869-70,1883-84,1884-85. The other councilors represented are J.W.D.Innes,J.King,A.Findlay,G.Rennie,J.Baird,F.Edwards,J.Spiers,W.Uren M.L.A. and secretary L.Bregenzer.Original collection of photos of councilors taken "circa 1884"A collection of photos of President J.Dalgleish Esq. and all councilors for the year 1883-84. The Frame is wide brown with decorative carving to the outer edges and "gold" paint on the inner plain edge. The photos are oval with gilt on edge of "cutout" and set in a circle around the inscription PRESENTED by the President J.DALGLIESH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.Around each photo is a fine black line "linking" each.The mount is very light "tan"in colour.At the base is the name Richards & Co.Photos, Ballaarat.PRESENTED by the President,J.DALGLEISH ESQ.TO THE BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84.baird j, ballaarat shire council 1883 84, dalgliesh john esq, innes j, king j, findlay a, rennie g, edwards f, spiers j, uren w mla, bregenzer l -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Creelman J.R, Richards & Co Photos, Mr. J.R.Creelman. Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,1912, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 Mr. J.R.Creelman was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75.This photo is a section of the original photo showing all the members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912. This black and white photo of Mr J.R.Creelman, oval in shape, is set in a brown woodgrain mount.To the top right and bottom left are painted decorative features in white and his name is inscribed in white at the base.It forms part of a collection of photos of all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.The photo is second from left in third row.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, mr l r creelman 1912 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Leys.J, Richards & Co Photos, J.Leys.Committee member Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 1912, "Circa 1912"
Mr. J.Leys was in 1912 a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75.This photo forms part of original collection of photos depicting all Learmonth ANA Branch no 75 members in 1912. Black and white photo (rectangular with curved top) of Mr. J.Leys is set in a brown woodgrain mount.Decorative features around it are painted in white and his name is inscribed,also in white, at the base.It is part of a collection of photos depicting all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.It is third from left in third row.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM AND APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, mr j leys 1912 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Whately,J, Richards & Co Photos, Mr.J.Whately.1912,Learmonth ANA Branch No 75, "Circa 1912"
Mr. J. Whately was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in1912This photo is part of a collection of original set depicting all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Black and white photo,oval in shape, is of Mr J.Whately. Set in a brown woodgrain mount and surrounded by painted decorative features in white. Mr Whatelys' name is inscribed in white at the base.It is on the left side of the fourth row and is part of a collection of photos depicting all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,1912.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, j whately 1912 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Donovan.M, Richards & Co.Photos, M. Donovan, Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 1912, "Circa 1912"
For the year 1912 Mr. M.Donovan served as a commitee member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo forms part of a collecion of original photos which show all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.Black and white photo is of Mr. M Donovan. It is rectangular in shape and set in a brown woodgrain mount.To the right of photo,(top and bottom),is painted decorative features in white,with his name inscribed at the base.It forms a part of a collection of photos showing all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 members for 1912. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF RESPECT & APPRIECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY.LEARMONTH 1912. learmonth ana branch no 75, m donovan commitee member 1912 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Connelly, T.E, Richards & Co Photos, T.E.Connelly,Committee member Learmonth ANA Branch No 75
In the year 1912, Mr T.E.Connelly was a Committee member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is a section of the original group of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA No 75 in 1912 Black and white photo of Mr. T.E.Connelly, oval in shape and set in a brown woodgrain finish mount. On the mount around the photo are painted decorative features. His name is inscribed in white at the base. It is in the fourth row and fourth from the left.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, t e connelly committee member 1912 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - McCubbin.W, Richards & Co Photos, W.McCubbin, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 W.McCubbin was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Photo is part of original collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75 in 1912.Black and white photo is of W.McCubbin. It is oval and set in a brown woodgrain look mount.Around the photo are decorative features painted in white with his name inscribed at the base.It is at the left of the bottom row in a collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75,PRSENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.w mccubbin 1912, learmonth ana branch no75 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Medwell.R.L, Richards & Co Photos, Mr.R.L.Medwell.Learmonth ANA Branch No 75, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 Mr. R.L.Medwell was a valuable member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.He also served on the Ballarat Shire Council and was elected in 1910 serving until 1919 and was Shire President in 1917-18. This photo is a section of original collection of photos which depict members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Black and white photo of Mr. R.L.Medwell,oval in shape and set in a brown woodgrain look mount.It is in the second row and third from the right.Decorative features painted in white are to the left of frame and his name is inscribed in white at the base of photo,It is part of a collection of photos showing all 1912 members of Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL EQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.medwell r l 1912, ballarat shire councilor 1910 1919, learmonth ana branch no 75 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Whately A, Richards & Co Photos, Mr.A.Whately,Vice President,Learmonth ANA Branch No75, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 Mr. A.Whately held the position of Vice President of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is part of the original set of photos of all members of Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912. Black and white photo of Mr. A.Whately,set in a brown woodgrain look mount,oval in shape,it has decorative features painted in white around the base and his name and position is also inscribed at the base of photo.It is placed fourth from right in third row in a set of photos depictihg all 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 members. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.a whately vice president 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - H.A.Page, Richards & Co Photos, Mr. H.A.Page,Committee Member,Learmonth ANA Branch No 75
In 1912 Mr. H.A.Page was a Committee member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is part of the original collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.Black and white photo of Mr. H.A.Page. Rectangular with curved top,set in a brown woodgrain look mount.Around the frame are painted decorative features in white and his name and position is also inscribed at the base of photo.It is in the third row and third from right in a collection of photos depicting all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.h a page committe member, learmonth branch no 75 1912 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Sara W.D, Richards & Co Photos, W.D.Sara,Learmonth ANA Branch No 75, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 Mr W.D.Sara was the Auditor and a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. This photo is part of the original collection of photos showing all members of Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.Black and white photo of Mr. W.D.Sara,(oval),set in a brown woodgrain look mount.It is surounded by decorative features painted in white and his name and position is inscribed at the base in white. It is fourth from the right in the fourth row and is part of a collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRCIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.w d sara auditor 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Hamilton.W.T, Richards & Co Photos, Mr. W.T.Hamilton,Learmonth ANA Branch N0 75, 1912, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 Mr. W.T.Hamilton was a serving member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,and held the position of Auditor.This photo is a section of the original collection of photos showing all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75.Black and white photo,(oval),is of Mr. W.T. Hamilton.It is set in a brown woodgrain look mount and is surounded by decorative features painted in white. His name and position held is inscribed at the base of photo.It is in the fourth row and third from right and is part of a collection of photos showing all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.w t hamilton, auditor learmonth ana branch no 75 1912 -
Cheese World Museum
Freezer, icecream, The Frigid, 1930s
This ice-cream freezer was used by Ruth Gore's mother to make ice-cream for the ---- family. Ice-cream mixture was beaten and placed in the inner cylinder; ice and salt were placed in the surrounding outer cylinder. When the ice-cream was partially frozen it was removed from the container and beaten a second time before being replaced in the container to set. (other info -check with Ruth -where lived, mother's name, when used, how often, etc)Ice-cream a rarity in 1930s? Ice chests, fridges not common until post WWII?Tin-plated double-walled iron barrel painted blue with item name stencilled in dark blue on the outside. The barrel is open top and bottom with a tinned lid on the base; the top lid is missing. The space between the wall and inner cylinder is for ice, the tinned inner cylinder for ice-creamThe Frigidfreezer, icecream, icecream maker, the frigid, gore, ruth, dairy products -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Jarrett.R, Richards & Co Photos, R.Jarrett,Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 1912, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 Mr. R.Jarrett was a serving member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is part of the original collection of photos depicting all 1912 members of Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Black and white photo of Mr. R.Jarrett,(rectangular),set in a brown woodgrain look mount.Surounding the photo are painted decorative features in white with black lines. His name is inscribed in white at the base. It is placed second from the right in the fourth row and is part of a collection depicting all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912. r jarrett 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Certificate 125th Anniversary, Certificate to The Shire Of Ballarat,1863-1988,for 125th Anniversary, Circa 1988
Shire of Ballarat was Proclaimed in 1863 and to celebrate the 125th Anniversary,the City of Ballarat dedicated this certificate from the Mayor Councilors and Citizens of the city. Acknowledgement of 125th Anniversary of the Shire Of Ballarat.Rectangular frame with gold trim.Certificate is set in a burgundy mount and wording painted in red and green.SHIRE OF BALLARAT.1863-1988.THE MAYOR,COUNCILORS AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF BALLARAT WARMLEY CONGRATULATE THE SHIRE ON REACHING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS PROCLAMATION AND FOR THE PROUD RECORD OF GOOD GOVERNMENT AND HIGH ACHIEVEMENT IT HAS ESTABLISHED DURING THAT PERIOD. DATED THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER ONE THOUAND NINE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHT. Signed Mayor W.Chapman,Councilor A.E.Hancock,Chief Executive Officer A.R.Peile. certificate.125th anniversary shire of ballarat1988 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Shelves, ca.1920 to 1950
This set of homemade shelves are part of the crafted domestic decoration popular in the early-to-mid 20th century.This decorative homemade wall shelf is typical of early 20th century room decoration.Display shelves; three narrow shelves on a decorative wood plaque. Plaque is is painted black and has had lacquer applied. Gold doves and plants have been painted onto the plaque. warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, shelves, wall shelves, decorative shelves -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Distant Signal, 1897-1931
This three-dimensional Distant Signal is part of a Flagstaff Signal set of ball, cone and drum shapes. It has been woven and then fabricated with strong metal swivel fittings and loops for suspending from a high point on a flagstaff at a signal station or on a ship’s masthead. The cane signal was constructed to withstand all weather and to be visible from a long distance. The gaps between the woven cane allow air to pass through, minimising possible swaying. Similar sets were made from rope or fabric. Warrnambool's Flagstaff was erected in 1854. Its primary use was to display visual signals that could convey messages between land and sea. It was also used to notify the local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser reported on June 5th 1857 a query from the Post Master General as to whether the request of the Chief Harbour Master would be carried out, in that Warrnambool would receive a new flagstaff and a set of Marryatt’s signal flags. The Table of Codes was published, showing how to use combinations of these flags to send messages. The Code was revised in 1887 to cover situations where distance, light, wind and weather conditions affected the visibility of the flags and prevented clear communication. The first report of the International Code of Signals Committee of 1897 warned signalmen not to rely on ordinary semaphore flags and introduced a Distant Signal Code using either particular semaphore flags or the three-dimensional shapes of a ball, cone and drum that aligned with the semaphore flag shapes of a circle, pennant and square. International Code of Signals In 1931, after World War I’s experiences in using signal codes, the International Code of Signals conference in Washington revised and published the rules for the conduct of signalling. One of the changes was that “the use of the Distant Signals and of fixed semaphore was abandoned”. It is of interest to know that modern marine law in many countries insists that a set of Day Shapes must be carried onboard vessels of a certain size. These highly visible geometric shapes are used at sea in daylight to communicate messages between vessels. They are used in a similar way to the Distant Signals, in that different combinations of shapes represent different messages. The set of shapes includes a ball, cylinder, cone and diamond. The shapes are hung between the top of the vessel’s foremast and the front of the vessel. They are only coloured black and are about 1.5 metres high. The vertical line of shapes can mean messages such as Boat not under command, Fishing, and Under sail and power.Distant Signals were an important means of marine communication from the late 1880s to the early 1930s, including during World War I. They were an advancement to the International Shipping Codes and safety. The cane signals’ shapes appear to be the same from whatever direction they are viewed, removing confusion about the message they convey. The same shapes continue to be used today for the sets of Day Shapes used as marine navigational signals that are mandatory on certain-sized vessels.Distant Signal Ball, part of a Flagstaff signal set. A round woven cane ball, painted black, with a metal rod passing through the centre. The rod has a loop at each end, then a concave, octagonal metal plate that rests on the outside surface of the ball, serving as a washer. The rod has swivels at each end.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, distant signal, signal, maritime signal, ball signal, signal shape, flagstaff signal, signal station, masthead signal, communications, marine technology, signals, marine signals, flaghoists, international marine conference, international code of signals, signal codes, marine safety, signal flags, day shape, daymark, day symbol, navigation, warrnambool flagstaff, 1854, 1857 1931, 1887, 1897 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Distant Signal, 1897-1931
This three-dimensional Distant Signal is part of a Flagstaff Signal set of ball, cone and drum shapes. It has been woven and then fabricated with strong metal swivel fittings and loops for suspending from a high point on a flagstaff at a signal station or on a ship’s masthead. The cane signal was constructed to withstand all weather and to be visible from a long distance. The gaps between the woven cane allow air to pass through, minimising possible swaying. Similar sets were made from rope or fabric. Warrnambool's Flagstaff was erected in 1854. Its primary use was to display visual signals that could convey messages between land and sea. It was also used to notify the local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser reported on June 5th 1857 a query from the Post Master General as to whether the request of the Chief Harbour Master would be carried out, in that Warrnambool would receive a new flagstaff and a set of Marryatt’s signal flags. The Table of Codes was published, showing how to use combinations of these flags to send messages. The Code was revised in 1887 to cover situations where distance, light, wind and weather conditions affected the visibility of the flags and prevented clear communication. The first report of the International Code of Signals Committee of 1897 warned signalmen not to rely on ordinary semaphore flags and introduced a Distant Signal Code using either particular semaphore flags or the three-dimensional shapes of a ball, cone and drum that aligned with the semaphore flag shapes of a circle, pennant and square. International Code of Signals In 1931, after World War I’s experiences in using signal codes, the International Code of Signals conference in Washington revised and published the rules for the conduct of signalling. One of the changes was that “the use of the Distant Signals and of fixed semaphore was abandoned”. It is of interest to know that modern marine law in many countries insists that a set of Day Shapes must be carried onboard vessels of a certain size. These highly visible geometric shapes are used at sea in daylight to communicate messages between vessels. They are used in a similar way to the Distant Signals, in that different combinations of shapes represent different messages. The set of shapes includes a ball, cylinder, cone and diamond. The shapes are hung between the top of the vessel’s foremast and the front of the vessel. They are only coloured black and are about 1.5 metres high. The vertical line of shapes can mean messages such as Boat not under command, Fishing, and Under sail and power.Distant Signals were an important means of marine communication from the late 1880s to the early 1930s, including during World War I. They were an advancement to the International Shipping Codes and safety. The cane signals’ shapes appear to be the same from whatever direction they are viewed, removing confusion about the message they convey. The same shapes continue to be used today for the sets of Day Shapes used as marine navigational signals that are mandatory on certain-sized vessels.Distant Signal Cone, part of a Flagstaff signal set. A woven cane cone, painted black, with a metal rod passing through the centre and two crossed metal bars at the base. The central rod has a loop at the top and passes through the bars at the base, finishing in a metal loop. The rod has swivels at each end.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, shipwreck coast, marine navigation, marine communications, communication signal, lifesaving, ship at sea, day shape, masthead signal, day signal, day mark signals, marine technology, safety equipment, navigation equipment, marine day shape, day marker, cane day shape, signal cone, day signal cone, cone signal, cone day shape, distant signal, flagstaff signal, signal station, communications, signals, marine signals, flaghoists, international marine conference, international code of signals, signal codes, marine safety, signal flags, daymark, day symbol, navigation, warrnambool flagstaff, 1854, 1857 1931, 1887, 1897 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Distant Signal, 1897-1931
This three-dimensional Distant Signal is part of a Flagstaff Signal set of ball, cone and drum shapes. It has been woven and then fabricated with strong metal swivel fittings and loops for suspending from a high point on a flagstaff at a signal station or on a ship’s masthead. The cane signal was constructed to withstand all weather and to be visible from a long distance. The gaps between the woven cane allow air to pass through, minimising possible swaying. Similar sets were made from rope or fabric. Warrnambool's Flagstaff was erected in 1854. Its primary use was to display visual signals that could convey messages between land and sea. It was also used to notify the local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser reported on June 5th 1857 a query from the Post Master General as to whether the request of the Chief Harbour Master would be carried out, in that Warrnambool would receive a new flagstaff and a set of Marryatt’s signal flags. The Table of Codes was published, showing how to use combinations of these flags to send messages. The Code was revised in 1887 to cover situations where distance, light, wind and weather conditions affected the visibility of the flags and prevented clear communication. The first report of the International Code of Signals Committee of 1897 warned signalmen not to rely on ordinary semaphore flags and introduced a Distant Signal Code using either particular semaphore flags or the three-dimensional shapes of a ball, cone and drum that aligned with the semaphore flag shapes of a circle, pennant and square. International Code of Signals In 1931, after World War I’s experiences in using signal codes, the International Code of Signals conference in Washington revised and published the rules for the conduct of signalling. One of the changes was that “the use of the Distant Signals and of fixed semaphore was abandoned”. It is of interest to know that modern marine law in many countries insists that a set of Day Shapes must be carried onboard vessels of a certain size. These highly visible geometric shapes are used at sea in daylight to communicate messages between vessels. They are used in a similar way to the Distant Signals, in that different combinations of shapes represent different messages. The set of shapes includes a ball, cylinder, cone and diamond. The shapes are hung between the top of the vessel’s foremast and the front of the vessel. They are only coloured black and are about 1.5 metres high. The vertical line of shapes can mean messages such as Boat not under command, Fishing, and Under sail and power.Distant Signals were an important means of marine communication from the late 1880s to the early 1930s, including during World War I. They were an advancement to the International Shipping Codes and safety. The cane signals’ shapes appear to be the same from whatever direction they are viewed, removing confusion about the message they convey. The same shapes continue to be used today for the sets of Day Shapes used as marine navigational signals that are mandatory on certain-sized vessels.Distant Signal Ball, part of a Flagstaff signal set. A round woven cane ball, painted black, with a metal rod passing through the centre. The rod has a loop at each end, then a concave, octagonal metal plate that rests on the outside surface of the ball, serving as a washer. The rod has swivels at each end.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, shipwreck coast, marine navigation, marine communications, communication signal, lifesaving, ship at sea, day shape, masthead signal, day signal, day mark signals, marine technology, safety equipment, navigation equipment, marine day shape, day marker, cane day shape, signal ball, day signal ball, ball signal, ball day shape, distant signal, flagstaff signal, signal station, communications, signals, marine signals, flaghoists, international marine conference, international code of signals, signal codes, marine safety, signal flags, daymark, day symbol, navigation, warrnambool flagstaff, 1854, 1857 1931, 1887, 1897 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Craft - Ship Model, Cutty Sark
ABOUT THE CUTTY SARK The CUTTY SARK, built in Britain in 1869, was one of the last historic sailing ships. She traded in tea from China for a few years then began trading with Australia in the wool industry. She held the record sailing speed from Australia to Britain for ten years! Later a Portuguese company bought her as a cargo ship (and renamed her as FERREIRA) then she was purchased by a returned sea captain for use as a training ship in Cornwall. After the captain’s death she was transferred to a training college in Greenwich in 1938. In 1954 she was placed permanently in dry dock at Greenwich for display.The sailing ship CUTTY SARK carried export cargos of wool from the Australian wool industry.Ship model Cutty Sark, a Clipper in full ship rig with raised poop deck, deck house, 3 boats on deck (1 has fallen). Two toned black and tan hull, 3 jibs set in diorama of blue sea, light house and another small yacht. Is housed in glass sided case with dark grey painted structure. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, cutty sark, historic sailing ship, tea clipper, sail training vessel, cadet training ship, commercial trading vessel, cargo sail vessel, ship model cutty sark, australian wool export -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Rocket set, John Dennett, ca. 1860s
This rescue line-throwing rocket set was made for the Dennett rocket system, which was used by the Rocket Rescue crews in South West Victoria from around the 1860s to the 1890s. John Dennett - John Dennett was from Carisbrooke, in the Ilse of Wight, UK. In 1826 he invented, patented and demonstrated an improved method of rocket powered, line firing rescue equipment for saving lives. The rockets had a longer range than the mortars being used, they were lighter, needed less preparation time, only needed one line for repeated shots, and fewer people were needed to move the equipment. Very favourable reports of Dennett’s rockets were received by those in charge of His Majesty’s Naval and Military services. In 1832, Dennett’s rocket-thrown line was sent out to the wreck of the ‘Bainbridge’, and was responsible for nineteen survivors coming ashore in two boatloads, along the fired line. Dennett’s rocket received national fame, and a one-year contract to supply rockets to the Coastguards. He became known as ‘Rocket Man’ and his rockets were used in rescues at least until 1890, when his son Horatio was running the business. A rocket weighing 23 lb would have a range of about 250 yards (228 metres), on average. Saving lives in Warrnambool – The coastline of South West Victoria has had over 600 shipwrecks and many lost lives; even in Warrnambool’s Lady Bay there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905, with eight lives lost. In 1859 the first Government-built lifeboat arrived at Warrnambool Harbour and a shed was soon built to house it, followed in 1864 by a rocket house to safely store the Rocket Rescue equipment. In 1878 the buildings were moved to the Breakwater area, and in 1910 the new Lifeboat Warrnambool arrived with its ‘self-righting’ design. For almost one hundred years the lifeboat and rocket crews, mostly local volunteers, trained regularly to maintain and improve their skills, summoned when needed by alarms, gunshots, ringing bells and foghorns. Some became local heroes but all served an important role. By the end of the 1950s the lifeboat and rescue equipment had become obsolete. Rocket Rescue Method - The first use of a lifesaving rocket rescue system is often credited to Captain Manby and his invention of a life mortar, first used in 1808 to fire a line onto a ship to rescue lives. Henry Trengrouse’s invention of 1820 was the first to use a sky rocket’s power to throw a line, and his invention included a chair for carrying the shipwrecked victims to shore. In 1832 John Dennett invented a rocket specifically for shore to ship rescue. It had an iron case and an 8 foot pole attached and could shoot the line as far as 250 yards (about 230 metres). From the 1860s the rocket rescue apparatus was in use. It comprised a breeches buoy and traveller block that was suspended on a line and manually pulled to and from the distressed vessel carrying passengers and items. Colonel Boxer, who had invented an early line-thrower, designed a rocket in 1865 with a range from 300 to 470 yards. It was the first two-stage rocket, with two rockets placed one in front of the other in a tube that carried the rescue line. The hemp line was faked, or coiled, in a particular way in a faking box to prevent twists and tangles when fired, and the angle of firing the rocket was measured by a quadrant-type instrument on the side of the rocket machine. Schermuly invented the line-throwing pistol around 1920, which used a small cartridge to fire the rocket. Victoria’s Government adopted lifesaving methods based on Her Majesty’s Coast Guard in Great Britain, which used Colonel Boxer’s rocket apparatus rescue method. The British Board of Trade published instructions in 1850 for both the beach rescue crew and ship’s crew. It involved setting up the rocket launcher on shore at a particular angle measured by the quadrant, inserting a rocket that had a light-weight line attached, then firing it across the stranded vessel. A tally board was then sent out with instructions in four languages. The ship’s crew would haul on the line to bring out the continuous whip line and attach the whip block to a mast or sturdy part the ship. The rescue crew on shore then hauled out a heavier hawser line, which the ship’s crew fixed above the whip block. The hawser is then tightened using the block on the shore end of the whip. The breeches buoy and endless whip are then attached to the traveller block on the hawser, allowing the shore crew to haul the buoy to and from the vessel, rescuing the stranded crew one at a time. The rocket system could also be used from one ship to another.The Dennett rocket set is quite rare - there are not many examples in existence and little information is available. This Dennett's rocket set is significant for its connection with local history, maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed from Warrnambool's very early days, supported by State and Local Government, and based on the methods and experience of Great Britain. Hundreds of shipwrecks along the coast are evidence of the rough weather and rugged coastline. Ordinary citizens, the Harbour employees, and the volunteer boat and rescue crew, saved lives in adverse circumstances. Some were recognised as heroes, others went unrecognised. In Lady Bay, Warrnambool, there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905. Many lives were saved but tragically, eight lives were lost.A Dennett rocket set in six parts; the rocket head, three shafts (poles) and two rocket-head toting boxes. The rocket head, mounted on one of the shafts, is a long, red painted, iron tube with rounded ends and a protruding fitting around each end. The wooden rocket shafts are octagonal, with a metal sheath at the ends, carved elongated slots towards each end, and a scribed channel above the black foot. The rocket head toting boxes are thick timber, covered in fabric and painted black. They have a hinged wooden lid that slants downwards from back to front, and a metal closure. Small deliberate holes, in groups of four, on the box’s sides, indicate missing attachments, likely to have been handles. 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