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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Fork
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 seven 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 shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register most valuable. The LOCH ARD shipwreck is of State significance – Victorian Heritage Register S 417 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. Silver plated copper alloy table fork from the wreck of the Loch Ard.Some verdigris and silver oxide present. Encrustation visible on fork tines and handle. Fork tines bent. 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, fork -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pictures, Spencer Shier Studio, Framed picture of members of the Ringwood Borough Council 1924-1925 in 9 sepia photographs, 1925
Prepared by Spencer Shier Studio. Hung in council chambersFramed picture of members of the Ringwood Borough Council 1924-1925 in 9 sepia photographs. +Additional Keywords: Councillor R.G Wilkins / Councillor A. Blood / Councillor J.K. McCaskill / Councillor W. Mackinlay / Councillor A. Temple Miles, JP/Mayor / Councillor J.P. McAlpin, JP / Mr. A.F.B. Long, Town Clerk / Mr. F.R Lucas, C.E./Engineer / Dr. A.T. Langley MB BS/Health OfficerPresented by Councillor A. Temple Miles JP to the council -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque - Chaplain Corps
Shield shaped wooded plaque, badge of Chaplains' Corps affixedPresentation plate: Presented by CHAPLAIN Pat Purcellplaque, chaplain, plaque, chaplain -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque - The Border Regiment
Wooden shield shaped plaque with badge of The Border Regiment affixed. Title of Regiment on scroll undetr badgePresentation plate: "Presented by Capt L Taylorplaque, border regiment, plaque, border regiment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - text, Professor Dr D Schmeil, Schmeil Grundrisz Der Pflanzenkunde, 1926
A book in German language which appears to describe plants, possibly weeds. Useful to a botanist. It has pages of coloured illustrations. Written in 1926 in Leipzig.Presented to Karl Wied on 27 November 1946plants, botanist, camp 3, internee, professor dr d schmeil -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Hill Top Golf & Country Club, 1985
History of formation of Hill Top Golf and Country Club and Bowls ClubSoft cover - pale green with black and white aerial photograph of Hill Top across middle and Hill Top logo.Presented to Tatura and District by J Forster. 26.6.85hill top golf and country club, hill top bowls club -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Brass Plaques, Stawell Hospital Commemoration Plaque. Pool Association
Donation of Ward Furnishings to Stawell HospitalCast Brass Commemoration PlaquesWard Furniture Presented by Stawell Pool Associationhospital -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Brass Plaques, Hospital Presentaion Plaque. HMAS Corvette Stawell
Brass Plaque engraved with Black WritingPresented By Officers and Men of H.M.A.S. Corvette "Stawell"hospital -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Casselles & Company, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, 1918
A Present to Jeanie on her ninth birthday 29.1.18stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Blackie & Son Limited, The Willow Catkin Story Book, 1938
Holy Trinity Kindergarten. Presented to Allan Smithstawell -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Angelo Bertozzi, Flora Farnese by Angelo Bertozzi, Circa 1880
Thomas Stoddart, 1828 - 1905, bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The noble Roman Farnese family statue of Flora, goddess of spring, shown with stylised dress and flowers in hair.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure, the noble Roman Farnese family statue of Flora, goddess of spring, shown with stylised dress and flowers in hair.Flora Farnese Presented by Thomas Stoddart 1884flora farnese, stoddart -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Lions, c1890
David Ham (1830 - 1908) MLC donated the two marble lions in 1893. These were characteristic of grand entrances in 19th Century landscapes and the lions were also an emblem of the strength of the British nation. The lions are located inside grand entrance gates to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.The lions are of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratTwo large marble lions Presented by the Hon David Ham M.L.C 1893.19th century lions -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Certificate - Framed
"Presented to J DWYER by the City of Melbourne" etcphoto/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Brimbank City Council
Book - Bible, hardcover, Holy Bible: New International Version - Arabic/English, Unknown
Holy Bible - Arabic/EnglishPresented to Natalie Suleyman on 22 sept 2001bible, arabic, english -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Unit Plaque, RAAF Badge
RAAF Badge mounted on wooden plaquePresented to William Thomas/ 24 Squadron/Liberators -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Print - Framed gift from 8QRIH, Visiting the Outposts
The 8 Kings/Queens Royal Irish Hussars was affiliated with 8th Light Horse and later 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Gifts and visits were exchanged between the regiments. The artist, Henry Martens (b. 1790, London; d. 1868, London) was an English military illustrator and artist. He created works for the firm of Rudolf Ackermann who ran the Eclipse Sporting Gallery at 191 Regent Street. The majority of these depicted military uniforms and battle scenes, particularly images of the Sikh Wars and the Kaffir Wars. He worked mainly in water-colour although a few oil paintings do exist.Framed print of "Visiting the Outposts" by Henry Martens. This was a gift to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles from its affiliated regiment 8 Queens Royal Irish Hussars in 1980.Presented by Queens Royal Irish Hussars 1980military, light horse, hussars, irish, martens, girt, affiliation -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Entrance, Boroondara General Cemetery, 1973
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Entrance to Boroondara General Cemetery. The photograph appears in Dorothy Rogers A History of Kew and appears facing page 64. The photograph is dated to 1973, the year of publication of the book.2 views. Present day, Boroondara Cemeteryboroondara general cemetery, dorothy rogers, kew -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1879
PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES TOWNSHIP, SHOWING THE TWO BRIDGES ACROSS THE CREEK.VIEW FROM ABOVE PRESENT VICTORIA PARK.local history, photography, photographs, bridges - buildings and landscape of clunes -
Mont De Lancey
Medal, 1920
Most Unselfish player awarded by Wandin Football Club to Arthur Overton in 1920.Gold 'star burst' shape medal attached to shield shaped medal by a gold ring, with a black ribbon"Presented by W.F.C. Most Unselfish Player 1920"sports medals -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir US Navy Plaque
Brass plaque on Wooden Background. Head of a Roman Centurion with 2 hammers below.USS Hector Presented to Eastwood Golf Course. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Hoechst, c1969
Hoechst - leaders in chemistryHoechst - leaders in chemistryHoechst - leaders in chemistryhoechst, chemistry -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Photograph : 94 De havilland, 94 De havilland presented by asquatter in Queensland
94 De havilland presented by asquatter in Queensland -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Plaque (Item) - Royal Aeronautical Society 1866 Wooden Plaque
Inscribed on back of plaque "Presented To Laurie MacPherson" -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Plaque (Item) - RAAF Wooden Plaque,Fixed With Metal Badges Labelled , A7 Gipsy Moth,A17 Tiger Moth, A6 Avro Cadet, A50 Ryan , A4 Anson, A254 Oxford , A20 Wirraway , A9 Beaufort ,A16 Hudson , A46 Boomeang , A29 Kittyhawk, A65 Dakota
Inscribed on back of plaque "Presented To Laurie MacPherson" -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Memorabilia - Framed Photograph and Service History of LT COL L C Maygar VC
Former OC 4th ALH and CO 8 ALHFramed portrait of LT COL L C Maygar VC including replica medals, service history and colour patchService history and awards presented during serviceportrait of lt col l c maygar vc, replica medals and service history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
A dark brown wood look plaque with a circular disc of a jet. Above the jet reads Avalon 2013, under the jet reads the power of flight. Writing around the disc Australian International Airshow and aerospace & Defence Explosion.Presented in appreciation to National Vietnam Veterans Museumshield, australian international air show -
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 - Spiers, Richards & Co.Photos.Ballaarat, Spiers J.P. Councilor.1906, "Circa 1906"
Councilor J.P.Spiers was elected to council four times,1880-92,1893-1902,1904-10 and 1915-18.He seved two terms as President,1889-90 and1899-1900.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo on grey mount, of Councilor J.P.Spiers,situated at left hand side of top row.It forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for 1906. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council,1906. ballarat shire council, spiers j p, 1880 1893 1904 1915 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Dobson.R.J, Richards & Co.Ballarat, R.J.Dobson, Ballaraty Shire Councilor, "Circa 1906"
Councilor R.J.Dobson was elected to council in1889 serving until 1906. He served two terms as Shire President, 1894-95 and 1900-01Original Historic Photo.Sepia Photo,rectangular,set in grey mount,of Councilor R.J.Dobson.It is in the middle of the top row of a collection of photos of the 1906 Councilors and staff.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council,1906.ballarat shire council, dobson r j, 1889 1906, shire president 1894 1900