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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph, 1996
Cherry McFee was a long-term Churchill Island volunteer and FOCIS (Friends of Churchill Island Society) member.Colour postcard size photo of volunteer Cherry McFee shaping butter after churning it in Amess House kitchen c. 1996."CHERRY McFEE circa 1996 / Volunteer in the kitchen at Amess House - making butter. New Vols are always needed - and its a beautiful place to spend time. Vols meeting Tues 22 June - Come Along."churchill island, volunteer, butter making -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Furniture - Iron Cot, c. 1880s
Cot painted cream with scrolled iron decorations on both sides and ends. Railing at sides but not enclosed. woolamai house, cleeland family, cot -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Churchill Island Cannon, c.1967
The cannon dates from the 1870s during Samuel Amess's ownership of Churchill Island. He claimed it was a gift from Captain Waddell of the Confederate raiding ship "Shenandoah", but research has proven this to be unlikely. It may have been given to Amess by Captain John Cleeland of "Woolamai House". The cannon was fired every New Years Eve during the Jenkins and Campbell eras (1936-1972).This photograph records a regular event that was a fixture in the New Years celebrations at Churchill Island and endured through generations of owners. Framed rectangular colour photo of Churchill Island cannon firing on New Years Eve 1967 in a wooden frame. 1967 New Years Eve[on frame]/ from John Brown '97cannon, samuel amess, jenkins, margaret campbell, churchill island, shenandoah, cleeland, woolamai house -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - tape measure case
Tape measure cases were designed to house a tape measure to enable the measuring of distances, usually for a building project. This case would have been produced after 1877 when John Rabone and Sons were registered. This case probably had a cloth tape measure with inches marked on one side and sometimes they had poles marked on the other (1pole measured 198 inches, or 500cm). The tape was usually pulled out to measure and then wound back into the case Leather and brass circular case. No measuring tape inside. Stitched case.JOHN RABONE & SONS BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. "Cemetary" scratched on back.tape measure, building, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Chiming pendulum wall clock, circa 1930
This clock was donated to the Phillip Island & District Historical Society Inc by Sister Margaret Campbell on her departure from Churchill Island where she lived for many years. The clock had been owned by the owner prior to Sr Campbell, Harry Jenkins, and had passed to Sr Campbell with the property when Harry died in 1963. The society committee was asked by its secretary Christine Grayden, also curator of Churchill Island, if the clock could be returned to display in Amess House, and they agreed. The donation form was signed on behalf of the PIDHS by committee member John Jansson.The clock was originally located in Amess House Churchill Island from the 1930s to 1973 when it was given to the Phillip Island & District Historical Society, who donated it back to Churchill Island in 2016.Wooden cased pendulum clock with two decorative gold coloured glass panel inserts above the clock face, which has brass hands and white enamel background to blue painted numbers. Small hook and eye fastener on left hand side to open clock face. Two heavy iron pendulums - one larger than the other. Turn wooden decorations on top half of case.chiming clock, pendulum, sr margaret campbell, churchill island, harry jenkins -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Mantel Clock, c1890
Family heirloom. Originated in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. Came to Tasmania with the family of Thomas Johnstone, a blacksmith. He was not happy there and with the help of Joshua Black came to Portland, Victoria, opened a blacksmith business in the town and then took up a section at Swan Lake near Portland.No Churchill Island significance - suits the period of Amess HouseMantel clock placed traditionally above the fireplace. Ornate wood carving on top. Etched glass shows a bird on branches with a spider web. Lettering says 'Ansonia".mantle clock, fretwork -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne Valuation, 1897
Valuation book, Town of Port Melbourne 1897. Dark French blue cloth (?) cover stamped in gold with title. Tan suede spine and corners, red gold-stamped label on spine. Pages buff. Two page insert pasted into p. 70 being a handwritten letter from valuer detailling 128 houses removed, increase in population, extensions to buildings. (also Rates; assessments)Signed p. 70 by Mayor, Town Clerk and 2 councillors / p71: "Page 72 taken out for printers copy ECC 28/9/98" in purple pencil.local government, built environment, statistics, joseph turner, ad bacis, george samuel walter, n r tarrer, edward c crockford, town clerks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Address presented by the Duke and Duchess of York at Federal Government House, 23 Apr 1927
Copy of address presented to T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of York at Federal Government House April 23rd 1927.local government - city of port melbourne, royal visits and occasions, william howe, edward william cremer, herbert charles edwards, albert tucker, owen sinclair, george samuel walter, patrick francis murphy, james peter crichton, sydney sims anderson, town clerks, mayors -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Animal specimen - Shell
Large olive-type shell. Fawn colourchurchill island, amess house, shell -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Bucket, c. 1920
Aluminium bucket with turned wooden handlealuminium, churchill island, bucket, amess house -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Domestic object - Measuring Glass
Clear glass measuring glass with raised gradations down side. Round. Used as salt cellar. "IDEAL" "TEASPOONS" "TABLESPOONS" Numbered 1 - 8; 4, 8, 16, 24, 32churchill island, amess house, kitchen utensils -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Domestic object - Mincer, hand operated, c. 1930
Cast iron Husqvarna hand mincer with adjustable vice, and removable internal attachment. "HUSQVARNA"amess house -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Domestic object - Liqueur Glasses, c. 1932
Set of nine mismatching liqueur stem glasses with French-embossed floral designsamess house, sherry glass, liqueur glass -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Ceramic - Cream Jug, c. 1950
This cream jug would have been used to hold cream for table use. This chintz transfer ware was made from 1930 until the 1980’s. The Rose time pattern was introduced in 1931. The Lord Nelson ware was made by Elijah Cotton, ceramic makers of Staffordshire, England.Ornate cream jug with large curved lip and generous handle with scrolling. Lord Nelson Ware, 'Rose time' series with purple and orange roses with green leaves on cream coloured background. Antique design. Matches milk pitcher 0288 china, lord nelson ware, amess house -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Ceramic - Pitcher, c. 1950
This pitcher (jug) would have been used to hold milk and due to its elaborate design, it was placed on the table. This chintz transfer ware was made from 1930 until the 1980’s. The Rose time pattern was introduced in 1931. The Lord Nelson ware was made by Elijah Cotton, ceramic makers of Staffordshire, England.Ornate fluted milk pitcher with shaped top and lip and scrolled handle. Lord Nelson Ware, 'Rose time' series with purple and orange roses with green leaves on cream coloured background. Antique design. Matches cream jug 0287 On base 'Lord Nelson Ware'china, milk pitcher, lord nelson ware, amess house -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Ceramic - Gravy Boat, c. 1910
This gravy boat would have been used to serve gravy or sauce, which could be poured over the meats by the diners, at the table. This gravy boat was produced by Pinnox and Unicorn, 'Wedgwood & Co Ltd', which was headed by Enoch Wedgwood, and was based in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England. This company is often confused with 'Wedgwood' which belonged to Josiah Wedgwood. The printed mark on the bottom of the boat indicates the boat is C1908+Small, rounded white ceramic gravy boat with black geometric, and gold floral pattern around rim. Gold gilt highlights on base and top rim and decorative handle. On base: Crown with 'Wedgwood & Co Ltd" Handpainted: 'v1'china, wedgwood, amess house -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Furniture - Commode, 19th century
This is a Victorian round cedar commode seat raised on a plinth base with fluted sides. The name ‘commode’ translates in French as ‘convenient’ or ‘suitable’ and could be applied to a dressing table with water jug and bowl for washing oneself and having a cupboard underneath in which to house the chamber pot. It could also refer to a small bedside chest of drawers. In the days before indoor toilets and running water, it was common to have a chamber pot under or near the bed for use during the night or at any time for invalids. The commode seat was a decorative way of concealing the chamber pot by fitting it in a round hole under the lid with the height making it more convenient and suitable for people with limited mobility. The chamber post was removed, emptied and cleaned daily.Victorian Round cedar commode seat, raised on plinth base with fluted sides. Topped with red, yellow and blue embroidered upholstery churchill island, commode, toilet, furniture -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of two women, <1975
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show events and people from the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area and making it accessible and interactive for visitors of all ages. Black and white photograph of two women standing on the front stairs of Amess House looking at the camera. White border.Catalogue number in pencil on reversechurchill island, photograph, amess house -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Group Photograph, <1975
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show events and people from the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area and making it accessible and interactive for visitors of all ages.Black and White photograph of seven people standing on front stairs of Amess House looking at camera. White border.Catalogue number in pencil on reverse.churchill island, amess house, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group of people, <1975
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show events and people from the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area and making it accessible and interactive for visitors of all ages.Black and white photograph of group of people assembled at rear of Amess House overlooking herb garden. White border.Catalogue number in pencil on reversechurchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
View of Amess House and Tank Stand, <1975
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. Black and white photograph of trees and fences in foreground with Amess House and tank stand visible in background. White border.Catalogue number in pencil on reverse. "Note - Tank stand to right view used for garden water" in pencil on reverse.churchill island, amess house -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of building in scrub, Unknown
Black and white photograph with white border showing broad driveway leading to brick house. Partially obscured by trees and scrub.Identification number written on back in pen.churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of Tynefield, Elwood
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph is believed to show the house of the descendants of Samuel Amess who was a significant owner in the history of the island.Black and White photograph of a house and gardens.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. Written on reverse in pen 'Believed by donor Joyce Hurle to be "Tynefield", Elwood, owned by Margaret Amess'churchill island, photograph, tynefield, elwood, margaret amess -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of Tynefield, Elwood
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph is believed to show the house of the descendants of Samuel Amess who was a significant owner in the history of the island.Black and White photograph of a house and gardens.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. Written on reverse in pen 'Believed by donor Joyce Hurle to be "Tynefield", Elwood, owned by Margaret Amess'churchill island, photograph, tynefield, elwood, margaret amess -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of Border Collie, Unknown
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show the restoration and building of the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area.Black and White landscape photograph of a border collie lying on the rear porch of Amess House. In the background, boxes and cleaning equipment are visible.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.photograph, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of Amess House, Unknown
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.Black and white photograph of Amess House taken from across a garden. The House is partially obscured by plants, and trees. Photograph has been printed on a type of card and has a matte finish applied.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse.churchill island, amess house, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of two men lying in a paddock, Late 19th century
... House Churchill Island Samuel Amess moonahs Catalogue number ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.This series of photographs were taken in the late 1890s and show scenes from around the island while it was owned by Samuel Amess and his family.Black and white reprint of a photograph from the late nineteenth century showing two men resting in a paddock with a line of trees dividing the field from the water. One man is reclining on the grass while another stands. Copy of 0658.3Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. 'VICTORIAN DEPT OF AGRICULTURE' written in pencil on reverse Stamp on reverse: 'Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Dept. of Agriculture Ref. No 1978(541-8)'amess house, churchill island, samuel amess, moonahs -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of two people outside Amess House, 19th Century
... House Churchill Island Samuel Amess Cannon Catalogue number ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.This series of photographs were taken in the late 1890s and show scenes from around the island while it was owned by Samuel Amess and his family.Black and white reprint of a photograph from the late nineteenth century showing a man moving the cannon and a women gardening. The photograph has been taken across the garden and shows Amess House and an immature Norfolk Pine in the background. Matches 0658.2Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Written in pencil on reverse 'Dept of Agriculture' Stamp on reverse 'Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Dept. of Agriculture Ref. No 1978(541-16)amess house, churchill island, samuel amess, cannon -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph showing family outside Amess House, 19th century
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.This series of photographs were taken in the late 1890s and show scenes from around the island while it was owned by Samuel Amess and his family.Black and White photograph taken from the late nineteenth century showing groups of people standing out the front of Amess House. There is a covered cannon on the right hand side of the frame and an immature Norfolk Pine in the background. Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pencil 'Department of Agriculture' Stamp on reverse 'Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Dept. of Agriculture Ref. No 1978(541-24)samuel amess, churchill island, amess house, norfolk pine, cannon -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph showing three men and a dog in a pasture, 19th century
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.This series of photographs were taken in the late 1890s and show scenes from around the island while it was owned by Samuel Amess and his family.Black and White photograph taken from the late nineteenth century showing three men reclining with a dog in a paddock on Churchill Island with the shoreline and mudflats in the background.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pencil 'Department of Agriculture' Stamp on reverse 'Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Dept. of Agriculture Ref. No 1978(541-28)churchill island, amess house