Emma Thomas Collection: Items were owned by Emma Courtis, nee Thomas. Family lived in Hamelin St, White Hills. Emma's family include Elizabeth Penrose (mother), Solomon Thomas (father), and Richard Courtis, a blacksmith (her husband).Black rectangular box with mother of pearl inlay on lid. Keyhole located on one side. Box interior lined with patterned paper. Light engravings on lid show leaf motifs.mother of pearl, emma thomas, emma courtis, jewellery box

This pair of brass binoculars was presented to Tom Pearce in recognition of his heroic efforts at the wrecking of the Loch Ard and saving Eva Carmichael. They were presented to him by the Lady Mayoress of Sydney on 27th July 1878 on behalf of the colonists of New South Wales "In recognition of his gallant conduct on the occasion of the wreck of the Loch Ard". Tom (Thomas) Pearce was born in Ireland in 1859 and arrived in Melbourne two years later; he considered himself as Australian. Before sailing on the Loch Ard he had been at sea for three years as an apprentice sailor and had already experienced one shipwreck. Tom was on the deck of the Loch Ard with Captain Gibb throughout the night of May 31st 1878. It was mistakenly thought they were 150 miles (240 km) southwest of Cape Otway. By 2:00 am on June 1st, the wind was blowing "pretty fresh" but a thick haze remained and, when it eventually cleared, the land was so close the unsuccessful battle to save the Loch Ard began. After the ship struck Mutton Bird Island Tom and five others were sent to the lifeboats. Conditions were very dangerous as waves broke over the decks and they were all washed away. Tom found himself in the stormy waters and under a lifeboat, which had also been washed into the sea. After being swept into the gorge Tom left the boat and swam into shore; he was alone. Eva Carmichael, a passenger on the ship, had been snatched from her bed just before dawn and into the chaos, confusion and terror of the shipwreck, with rigging and rocks raining down. Thrown into the sea, she afterwards said: "God taught me to swim in my distressful plight, for I never swam before". Clinging to a spar, she was swept into the gorge and saw Tom Pearce walking along the beach. Upon hearing the cries of Eva, Tom swam out and with great difficulty brought her to the shore and placed her safely in a cave where he made a bed of grass and shrubs and gave her brandy to revive her. She sank into exhausted unconsciousness. Tom then scrambled to the top of the high cliff and after walking for some time he stumbled upon workers from Glenample Homestead. They rode back to the homestead for help but Tom insisted on returning to Eva. When Eva awoke she found herself alone, "cold, weak and terrified with the wild waves before me, and caves and cliffs around me" and upon hearing strange noises, which she imagined to be made by the local indigenous people, she hid. The noises were made by the rescue party from Glenample Homestead. After eventually discovering Eva they hauled her up the cliff in the darkness of night, “a work of great difficulty and danger” and took her to Glenample. Sadly, Tom and Eva were the only survivors of the 54 people on board the Loch Ard. Tom’s rewards for his bravery included the Gold Medal of the Humane Society, a gold watch and £1000 from the Victorian Government, a set of nautical instruments, (which included the binoculars) from the people of Sydney and £60 from the people of Warrnambool. He was also presented with a Bible by a “Friend of the Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria, Protestant Hall Melbourne” in August 1878. Coleman Jacobs composed the music "The Young Hero Schottische" and dedicated it, by permission, to Mr Thomas R. (Tom) Pearce. The sheet music was published in 1878 by Mr Roberts, professor of dancing and was on sale for 3/- (3 shillings) in aid of the "Loch Ard" fund. Tom Pearce went on to join the Loch Sunart on her return to England, only to be wrecked again off the Irish coast in January 1879. Tom left the Loch Line in 1883 and the following year married Edith Gurney Strasenbergh, the sister of his friend Robert who had died on the Loch Ard. They had three children, unfortunately, two of the male children were to die at sea. In 1895 Tom obtained his first command as Master of The Larne, a vessel with the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. He remained with the company until he died in Southampton, England, on 14th December 1908. Tom Pearce never saw Eva Carmichael after he had fare welled her some 30 years before. Eveline Victoria Berta Carmichael was born in 1859 in Mountrath, Queens County, Ireland. After recovering from her ordeal in August 1878 Eva returned to Ireland and in 1884 married Thomas Achilles Townshend, a Civil Engineer. They had three sons, all of whom had successful military careers, and when Eva’s death notice appeared in the Melbourne Argus It read. "Townshend on 8th April 1934 aged 74 at her residence in Bedford, England, Evaline Victoria, widow of the late Thomas Archilles Townshend, C.E. of Co. Cork, Ireland. Mrs Townshend was the Eva Carmichael who, with the late Tom Pearce, were the only two survivors of the ship Loch Ard, which was wrecked near Port Campbell on June 1st 1878." The binoculars are significant for their association with the wreck of the Loch Ard and the only two surviving members of that wreck Tom Pearce and Eva Carmichael. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from Loch Ard is significant for being one of the largest. The shipwreck of the Loch Ard is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register ( S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulation of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck. The collections object is to also give us a snapshot into history so we can interpret the story of this tragic event. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. The assemblage of items from the wreck is of historical significance in that they are associated with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history. Pair of brass marine binoculars in a wooden box On the left hand eye piece, on the underside, is an engraved inscription and another engraved word. On the right hand eye piece there is another small inscription and on the underside there is a small green mark. The binoculars have a pattern of embossed tiny circles on the outside. Some of the patterning is very shiny due to wear and rubbing, there is a brass ring on the underside of the binoculars for the attachment of a lanyard. The wooden box has a hinged lid and on the front of the box in the centre is a lock, and at either end are two hooks and eyes. The box is split across the top for about 3/4 of the length. Marking on the left underside reads, 'Presented on behalf of the Colonists of New South Wales By the Mayoress of Sydney on 27th. July 1878 to Mr Thomas B Pearce. In recognition of his gallant conduct on the occasion of the wreck of the "Loch Ard"'. Underneath this inscription is engraved 'Sydney'. On the other eye piece is engraved what looks like 'Mac Donnell & Co' binoculars, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, loch ard shipwreck, tom pearce, thomas r pearce, eva carmichael, mutton bird island, loch ard survivor, loch ard hero, coleman jacobs, the young hero schottische, photograph of tom pearce, glenample homestead

Documents enclosed in red ribbon relating to mortgages between Samuel Simms and Messrs. Luxton and Carter, portions 306 and 307 Parish of Lauriston, County of Dalhousie dated 10th. March, 1888. Conditions of Sale ( blue document ) between Thomas Luxton to Samuel Simms ( C. Yeo and Sons as agents for the vendor ). Agreement between Mrs. Annie Turner Chappel, of Pine Grove, with Messrs. A.H. Sims and C.W. Sims. ( F.N.H. Atkyns, Barrister & Solicitor, High Street, Echuca, 1906 ) and Transfer of Land document, between Thomas Luxton of Kangaroo Flat to Samuel Sims of Pine Grove, near Mitiamo.organisation, union, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, annie turner chappel, a.h. sims, c.w., sims. f.n.h. atkyns, thomas luxton, jabez carter, pine grove, mitiamo

Document. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop. 1 - 1896 - Letter from Office of Titles regarding Jones Melina to Richards Alice. 2 - 1896 - Letter from Office of Titles regarding McMahon Matilda to Stephenson Mary. 3 - 1896 - Letter from Office of Titles regarding Freeman Frances Maude to Neill W B H? 4 - 1896 - Letter from Office of Titles regarding Carey Cowend? Alfred to Lake Ambrose. 5 - 1896 - Letter from Office of Titles regarding Carey Cowend? Alfred John, Frazer Thomas and Mendell?, Davies to Carey E A J and Frazer Thomas to Gray W B.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, jones melina, richards alice, mcmahon matilda, stephenson mary, connelly thos j, freeman frances maude, neill w b h?, carey cowend alfred, lake ambrose, carey cowend? alfred john, frazer thomas, mendell, davies, gray w b.

Handwritten letter from Jan Downman (nee Macauley). Typed biography of John Thomas Macauley, Manager/Curator of Poultry Testing Unit/Egg-laying Competition. Photocopies of photographs: (1) "John Thomas Macauley," as a child. (2) "J T Isobel Macauley." (3) "Picture appeared in 'The Weekly Times'." (4) "Macauley family c.1921." (5) "July 1942 3 generations" "J.T, Barry & W.E. (Bill) Macauley." (6) "c 1923." (7) "at Blackburn c.1946." Also Obituaries and a Memorandum for the Agricultural Superintendent from Mr. Jessep recommending that he continue to be employed after his retirement.jan downman (nee macauley, john thomas macauley, manager, curator, poultry testing unit, egg-laying competition, j t isobel macauley, barry macauley, w.e. (bill) macauley, obituaries

A short article about William Henry Thomas and his service in World War 1. William Henry Thomas lived in Greensborough1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william henry thomas

From the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas Sebire. On loan from Lance Sebire. Son of Nell and Thomas.Aladdin Lamp - White china shade with leaf design and plain glass edging. Clear glass lamp chimney. Metal fuel container, and wick assembly. Has stamped base.Metal base - "Juno Lamp made in USA" stamped. Fuel cap has "Miller" inscribed. Wick has logo and "Made in USA" stamped on it. kerosene lamps

The book was presented to the Ballarat School of Mines Library in 1873 by Dr Richard Bunce. Bunce was born in 1816 and died in 1885. He was in practice in Ballarat East and at times acted as Coroner. His was buried in the Ballarat Old Cemetery. The book has been translated from the French and from the fourth German edition. Green cloth (embossed) hard covered book, 857 pages.Signed 'Richard Bunce' Stamped "Ballarat School of MInes Student's Library" Sticker - Presented by Dr Bunce, October 1st 1873 Thomas Jones, Medical Booksellerdr richard bunce, ballarat school of mines library, ballarat east, ballarat old cemetery, chemical analysis, tables for calculations, h rose, a normandy, author, translation, dr bunce

Hardcover W/ Dust Jacket"Robin Boyd" inside front cover and letter to the editor of The Age from Thomas C Lothian Publishers requesting a review "For review about 750 words please".design, walsh st library

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Lithograph showing the Commissioner's tent at Forest Creek lower centre "Commissioner's Tent & Officers' Quarters, Forest Creek" lower left side "Drawn By D. Tulloch" lower right side "Engraved by Thomas Ham" art, artwork, ham, thomas ham, david tulloch, forest creek, government camp, goldfield commissioner, tents, gold mining, flag

A thick brown hardcover book titled - Sacred Songs & Solos revised and Enlarged with Standard Hymns 1200 pieces compiled under the direction of Ira D. Sankey written on the front cover in black text and script. The spine has the title at the top and the publisher Morgan & Scott Ltd at the bottom as well as decorative plain lines across it. The spine is broken and the covers are loose. There is a Metrical Index and Index at the back. Four hymns and their page numbers are written on the back endpaper in grey pencil.non-fictionA collection of 1200 pieces of Sacred Songs and solos compiled by Ira D. Sankey who sang most of the old favourites in the great Revival Meetings together with a number of new recently popular pieces published for the first time. The book was used at Conventions, Evangelistic and Fellowship Meetings, in Places of worship, Sabbath schools, and Mission halls.hymns, religious books

Found buried at Dreamers Hill Road, by Geelong Bottle Club. Tokens used by business companies in place of cash during members' shortage of bank coins.Round metal token with the words "Victoria 1862" and coat of arms on face, and maker's name on reverse.Face: "Victoria 1862" around edge of token, "Advance Australia" beneath coat of arms. Reverse: "Thomas Stokes Maker 100 Collins Street East Melbourne".tokens, thomas stokes

Document. Music School Examination Certificate. Certificate presented to Gertrude Perry by The associated Board of The Royal Academy of Music and The Royal College of Music upon passing an Examination in Grammar of Music third Division. Printed in black on buff coloured card. Pupil of Miss M Thomas.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, music school examination certificate, the royal academy of music, the royal college of music, thomas miss m

Document. Music School Examination Certificate. Certificate presented to Gertrude Perry by The Associated Board of The Royal Academy of Music and The Royal College of Music upon passing an examination in Grammar of Music Second Division. Printed in Black on buff coloured card. Pupil of Miss M Thomas.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, music school examination certificate, the royal academy of music, the royal college of music, thomas miss m

Black and white photograph - December 1959. Four men at the entry to the Kentucky Café (now the Gillies Famous Pie Corner). Hand written Label on the back of the photograph lists L-R Bill Thomas (Office manager) Alan Gillies, Norm Gillies, Neil Gillies. Martin - Washington The Bendigo Photographersgillies, bakehouse, café

The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Letter headed Runnymede? Oct 27, 70. To Mr Connelly. Requests acknowledgement of a cheque and order. Signature illegible. Blue notepaper.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly, connelly, thomas james. plumbers.

A coloured photograph of General Sir Thomas Daley, Chief of the General Staff, talking with th Commanding Officer of the 1st Armoured Regiment, while his aide an Special Air Service Officer looks on. General Daley was a regular visitor to Vietnam to see those in command and their diggersphotograph, general sir thomas daley, 1st armoured regiment, sas, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

Thomas Hogan's Commercial Hotel and Cash Drapery Store on the South West corner of Ross and Hogan Streets. Features a number of townspeople posing, men, women, workers, and children; three horse drawn buggies. 2 photographs. Original in colour on board; copy black and white.tatura

Blue cover, gold writing booklet : Victoria Constitutions 1943' On flyleaf of book in blue pen 'presented to Wor Bro Frank George Jones on his installation as Master of Zenith Lodge No. 52 on June 25/1949'? Collis Master, Thomas R. Doble, Secretary'.Published under authority of the Grand Lodge by Wm. Stewart, Grand Secretary. Harston, Partridge & Co., Pty., Printers Melbournebendigo, clubs, zenith lodge

General Blamey went on to be the head of Australian forces in WW2Framed certificate - Australian Military Forces Warrant. Certificate is printed in cursive script and has the recipients details typed in. This award was presented to 183765 Sgt. Thomas Roy HOGG of the 58th Bn on 31 Jan 1936 and is Signed by Gen Blamey. The certificate is in a white wooden frame. Signed by Blameyblamey, 58th battalion, wark vc club, warrent

A short article about Vivian Thomas and his service in World War 1. Vivian Thomas is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, vivian thomas

Thomas Benjamin Morgan, wife Sylvia Vyanna purchased guest house, children were John (Jack), Thomas, Dorothy (Doll) and Nina In December 1927 the family of Thomas Benjamin Morgan, his wife Sylvia Vyanna and children John (Jack), Thomas, Dorothy (Doll) and Nina purchased the property. In 1931 a major rebuilding project took place with brothers John and Thomas together with the help of local storekeeper Harold Goodwin Taylor designing and building a grand new guest house. The house now comprised of 22 bedrooms plus the original bungalows out the backOriginal Guest House photo with arbour entranceFuji Fijl pictro paperaccommodation, guesthouses, grampian house