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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, 22-03-1947
Newspaper clippings and a typed sheet regarding shipwrecks in South West Victoria. (1) The first clipping is titled Wrecks of the Last Half Century, page 12 of the Warrnambool Centenary Supplement, The Warrnambool Standard, Saturday, March 22, 1947. The ships mentioned are FREE TRADER, LA BELLA, FALLS OF HALLADALE, CASINO and CARAMBA. (2) The second clipping's main article Divers Find old shipwreck from Geoff Clancy has a handwritten date Circa Jan 30, 1960, and is possibly from a Melbourne newspaper, as it mentions non-local events. It tells of the then-current finding of the 52-year-old wreck of the Falls of Halladale near Port Campbell by skin divers. (3) Type is written 2-page article The Romance of the Clipper Ships by Basil Lubbock sub-title Falls of Halladale. The iron-hulled, four-masted barque, the Falls of Halladale, was a bulk carrier of general cargo. She left New York in August 1908 on her way to Melbourne and Sydney. In her hold, along with 56,763 tiles of unusual beautiful green American slates (roofing tiles), 5,673 coils of barbed wire, 600 stoves, 500 sewing machines, 6500 gallons of oil, 14400 gallons of benzene, and many other manufactured items, were 117 cases of crockery and glassware. Three months later and close to her destination, a navigational error caused the Falls of Halladale to be wrecked on a reef off the Peterborough headland at 3 am on the morning of the 15th of November, 1908. The captain and 29 crew members all survived, but her valuable cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. ABOUT THE ‘FALLS OF HALLADALE’ (1886 - 1908): - Built: in1886 by Russell & Co., Greenock shipyards, River Clyde, Scotland, UK. The company was founded in 1870 (or 1873) as a partnership between Joseph Russell (1834-1917), Anderson Rodger and William Todd Lithgow. During the period 1882-92 Russell & Co. they standardised designs, which sped up their building process so much that they were able to build 271 ships over that time. In 1886 they introduced a 3000 ton class of sailing vessel with auxiliary engines and brace halyard winches. In 1890 they broke the world output record. Owner: Falls Line, Wright, Breakenridge & Co, 111 Union Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Configuration: Four masted sailing ship; iron-hulled barque; iron masts, wire rigging, fore & aft lifting bridges. Size: Length 83.87m x Breadth 12.6m x Depth 7.23m, Gross tonnage 2085 ton Wrecked: the night of 14th November 1908, Curdies Inlet, Peterborough south west Victoria Crew: 29 The Falls of Halladale was a four-masted sailing ship built-in 1886 in Glasgow, Scotland, for the long-distance cargo trade and was mostly used for Pacific grain trade. She was owned by Wright, Breakenridge & Co of Glasgow and was one of several Falls Line ships, all of which were named after waterfalls in Scotland. The lines flag was of red, blue and white vertical stripes. The Falls of Halladale had a sturdy construction built to carry maximum cargo and able to maintain full sail in heavy gales, one of the last of the ‘windjammers’ that sailed the Trade Route. She and her sister ship, the Falls of Garry, were the first ships in the world to include fore and aft lifting bridges. Previous to this, heavily loaded vessels could have heavy seas break along the full length of the deck, causing serious injury or even death to those on deck. The new, raised catwalk-type decking allowed the crew to move above the deck stormy conditions. This idea is still used today in the most modern tankers and cargo vessels and has proved to be an important step forward in the safety of men at sea. On 4th August 1908, with new sails, 29 crew, and 2800 tons of cargo, the Falls of Halladale left New York, bound for Melbourne and Sydney via the Cape of Good Hope. The cargo on board was valued at £35,000 and included 56,763 tiles of American slate roofing tiles (roof slates), 5,673 coils of barbed wire, 600 stoves, 500 sewing machines, 6,500 gallons of oil, 14,400 gallons of benzene, plumbing iron, 117 cases of crockery and glassware and many other manufactured items. The Falls of Halladale had been at sail for 102 days when, at 3 am on the night of 14th November 1908, under full sail in calm seas with a six knots breeze behind and misleading fog along the coast, the great vessel rose upon an ocean swell and settled on top of a submerged reef near Peterborough on south-west Victoria’s coast. The ship was jammed on the rocks and began filling with water. The crew launched the two lifeboats and all 29 crew landed safely on the beach over 4 miles away at the Bay of Islands. The postmistress at Peterborough, who kept a watch for vessels in distress, saw the stranding and sent out an alert to the local people. A rescue party went to the aid of the sailors and the Port Campbell rocket crew was dispatched, but the crew had all managed to reach shore safely by the time help arrived. The ship stayed in full sail on the rocky shelf for nearly two months, attracting hundreds of sightseers who watched her slowly disintegrate until the pounding seas and dynamiting by salvagers finally broke her back, and her remains disappeared back into deeper water. The valuable cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. Further salvage operations were made from 1974-1986, during which time 22,000 slate tiles were recovered with the help of 14 oil drums to float them, plus personal artefacts, ship fittings, reams of paper and other items. The Court of Marine Inquiry in Melbourne ruled that the foundering of the ship was entirely due to Captain David Wood Thomson’s navigational error, not too technical failure of the Clyde-built ship. The shipwreck is a popular site for divers, about 300m offshore and in 3 – 15m of water. Some of the original cargo can be seen at the site, including pieces of roof slate and coils of barbed wire.The newspaper articles are of historical significance, retelling the stories of shipwrecks along the South West coast of Victoria. The Falls of Halladale shipwreck is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes. She is one of the first vessels to have fore and aft lifting bridges. She is an example of the remains of an International Cargo Ship and also represents aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. The wreck is protected as a Historic Shipwreck under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976).Newspaper cuttings with text and photographs (3) relevant to Falls of Halladale, La Bella, Casino, Free Trader and the refurbishing of the Falls of Clyde. Also included is typewritten information about Falls of Halladale. Printed between 1947 and 1972 in Melbourne, Victoria Author of the typed article "The Romance of the Clipper Ships" was Basil Lubbock Handwritten on article "Circa: JAN 30 1960" Headline "Divers find old shipwreck" "Geoff Clancy" "Not salvaged" "Still wedged" "Falls of Halladale" Typed pages: "THE ROMANCE OF THE CLIPPER SHIPS BY BASIL LUBBOCK" "FALLS OF HALLADALE" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, falls of halladale, la bella, falls of clyde, freetrader, casino, coramba, geoff clancy, warrnambool standard january 30 1947, warrnambool centenary supplement 1947, wrecks of the last half century, newspaper article divers find by geoff clancy, the romance of the clipper ships by basil lubbock, free trader, speculant, clipper ship, shipwrecks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Books, Collection of knitting books, 1947-1978
This collection of knitting books date from 1947 to the late 1970s and were donated by Helen Bryant. Titles: Patons knitting book no 570, Patons knitting book no 209, Olive Ketel's exclusive knitwear for young folk (1947),Patons Woolcraft, Paragon knitting book number 70.These knitting books are from a time when knitting was a favourite pastime and an essential method of clothing the family.Collection of knitting books. Black and white text, some with colour illustrations.Name of owner on some copies.knitting, patons, paragon, olive ketel, knitting patterns, helen bryant -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph Optical Munitions: Optical Flat
Part of a series of optical munition snapshots 1940-1947. Refer to Cat No 137 for full details. Black and white photo of optical flat in de luxe case with certificate: “GLASS OPTICAL FLAT, made by Natural Philosophy Laboratory, Melbourne University” Number 18. Accuracy of surface flat within .000,001 inch .... Issued by (signd) T.H.L. Feb 19, 1941. Duplicate copy of Cat no 137; in OMP Album Vol 1 #17.In ink on lower left hand corner : “17”. Inscribed on back in pencil: “No. 17” -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Clipping, "Bardia Bill, captured gun, Tobruk, 1960s
Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Black and white newspaper clipping on card of "Bardia Bill", a very large gun, with several soldiers . Above clipping is printed "Tobruk 1941". The frame is wooden, painted cream, biege, dark brown. Dated 1941 but probably made after 1960ssocieties clubs unions and other organisations, war - world war ii, rsl, returned services league -
Williamstown High School
Boy in box photograph, 1947
A memento of the Williamstown High School performance, 'What's your favourite pudding' in 1947.Black and white photograph depicting 3 boys. One boy is in a box with just his head showing (possibly a sauna). One boy appears to be singing and the third boy is holding a two piece 1940's telephone to the mouth and ear of the boy in the box.Copyright stamp from The Argus on the back. See jpg's above for detail of the photo, including inscription by 'Doc' Walsh. Please note, whole photograph is not available to view online due to copyright.williamstown high school, what's your favourite pudding, productions, doc walsh, 1947 -
Williamstown High School
Mr C. Brook 1947-56
Mr C. Brook was the Principal of Williamstown High School from 1947-56Copy of a black and white photograph, mounted on board. Accompanied by a caption.Caption reads: Mr C. Brook, Headmaster from 1947-1956. "the most important objectives of education must be to discipline the mind, to teach the student how to acquire knowledge, to instil in him the desire to become an even more useful member of society. The Government of the State has provided free education to the matriculation stage, liberal grants for books, travelling allowances and in certain cases maintenance allowances. These grants together with a large number of scholarships, have made secondary education available to all." High Tide 1952. Enrolment in 1951 was 780 students.williamstown high school, headmaster, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, mr c. brook -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white prints, The Examiner, Miss Judith Henry, Knit One, Purl a Couple, Sharpening Up, 1947-1949
Photographs of Newspaper Cuttings. (1) Newspaper cutting of article in "The Examiner." c.1949. "Miss Judith Henry." Former Burnley student starting her career. (2) Newspaper cutting, ""Knit One, Purl a Couple." 1947. Female students at Burnley knitting for Britain. (3) Newspaper cutting, "Sharpening Up." c.1947. Female students cleaning and sharpening tools. Students named: J.C. Henry 1948, Robina Russell (Beaufort), Virginia Scott 1948, Betty Beaurepaire 1948. Probably taken by A.P. Winzenried for possible inclusion in, "Green Grows Our Garden."the examiner, judith henry, female students, career, burnley, knitting, britain, tool sharpening, j.c. henry, robina russell ( beaufort), virginia scott, betty beaurepaire, a.p. winzenried -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
18 pounder, 81st Field Regt RA, Northern Ireland 1941. (Geordie #3 with shell).photo, ww2, army -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Ken Turner with parents, Lily & Bert
Taken in lounge room of Turner home, 190 Nott StDigital image copied from Turners' original: Ken Turner with parents Lily & Bert 1941domestic life, women, lily emily may norton turner, cecil herbert gordon (bert) turner, ken turner -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, RAAF, L F Johnston Govt Printer, RAAF Sending Lessons for W/T Operators Terms 1, 2, 3, 1941
RAAF Publication No 175 June 1941. Blue buckram hard cover book loosely bound & held together by a shoe lace. Light blue binding, black printing, 110 pages. Illustrated with photos & examples of RAAF message forms.books-military/education/air force, w/t operators, raaf -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Wal Jack, 23/05/1941 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Black and white negatives, by Wal Jack, of L 104 (City Route 4) at the Carnegie Terminus - two views, one from each side of the tram. Photo dated 23-5-1941, in the Wal Jack album.trams, tramways, l class, carnegie, route 4, tram 104 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Set of 3, Wal Jack, 19/01/1941 12:00:00 AM
Set of three Black and white negative by Wal Jack of Q148 and Q192 in the yard at Camberwell Depot, 19/1/1941. In the background is a building advertising Castrol Oil, Dunlop tyres and Shell petrol and D&J Evans Hardware Merchants.trams, tramways, camberwell depot, q class, tram 148, tram 192 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Weekly Times, Gardening as Career for Girls, 1941
The Weekly Times, July 26, 1941. p32. Describes types of jobs available for girl graduates of Burnley. Includes photograph with caption, "Cheerful students at Burnley Horticultural College, Burnley, where they are training to be gardeners and orchardists, for which there is great demand." jobs for female students, gardeners, orchardists, burnley horticultural college, careers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MINING & GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL VOL.2, NO 4, 1941
Mining & Geological Journal, March 1941, Vol.2, No.4. Published by Department of Mines Victoria, 136 pages of Mine Reports, articles on mines, photographs, illustrations, maps & advertisements. Name on cover A.Richardson 29 Harrison St Bendigo.Dept of Mines Victoriagold mines, mining, mining - mines - mining equipment, axedale - fletchers mine. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Photocopy, Program, Charity football match, Boundary Rovers and Billiard Hall Stars, Aug 1947
Photocopies of program for charity football match between the Boundary Rovers (Rising Sun Hotel) and the Billiard Hall Stars August 1947. Mounted for display on brown paper, inserted in mylar sleeve. Lists both teams. Ref. item 1335 for photo of team.sport - australian rules football, charities and appeals, a 'nappy' ollington, j dobson, w hales, p murray, k trainor, a sawtell, s bullpit, j collins, g beaton, n gent, w watts, w bowers, a love, s harrison, j millar, m maller, s hall, l coy, l dobson, f palmer, m stephens, c pike, g palmer, b thompson, e earle, k maskell, k powell, g fisher, mr kercher, a chiver, norm goss snr, h kulken, b barfoot, j irvine, a mcdonald, f james, b whimpy, b mcdonald, j leslie -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Scots Church Board of Management, 1947
Photographer : Jack Coe, Bacchus Marsh. Scots Church Review 1947, page.8Allan Rogers(Rodgers?), Walter Barrie, Malcolm Cameron, Bon (Ernest) Barrie, Bruce Myers, Hugh Barrie, Tom Barrie and Robert Macdonald standing in front of Scots Church.churches, local identities -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET 1946, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C. January 1947
In this report pages 1 - 2 covers all aspects of the Sub Branch, Membership, ANZAC Day, Hospital visiting, 27th District Board, Unit Social Clubs, Building Fund, Welfare relief by the President and Secretary. Page 3 covers the General Account and Club Building fund re income expenditure. Page 4 covers Relief Patriotic Fund, Building & Improvements Fund, Carnival Account re income expenditure.Report and Balance sheet for the year ending 31st December 1946, yellowed paper 4 pages folding, all type in black covering all aspects of the Sub Branch activities. At the top is "Returned Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia Bendigo Sub Branch" followed by "Report and Balance Sheet" in large lettering. Under that is a list of Office Bearers and Committee members.Main points: "To be presented at the Annual Meeting to be held at the Memorial Hall 30th January 1947 at 8.00pm". "President Col G.V. Lansell C.M.G, V.D, M.L.C"brsl, smirsl, report, balance -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1941
Date made 6 December 1941 second photoBlack and white photograph of Sunday School and parent group at the 3rd anniversary of St Peters, Church of England, Dargo Sunday School, when Mr Houston was Superintendent. Dargo Victoriareligion, buildings -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Southward Ho With The Hentys
Southward Ho With The Hentys Author: Fitzmaurice Hill Publisher: Whitcombe & Tombs Pty Ltd Date: 1947Label on spine with typed text R.A. 994.5 HIL Front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, fitzmaurice hill, southward ho with the hentys, henty -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Ada Mary A'Beckett Free Kindergarten, Fishermans Bend, Martin & Tribe, Architects, 21 Mar 1949
Martin & Tribe - ArchitectsPlans, Ada Mary A'Beckett Free Kindergarten - final details i.e. kerbing, tanbark, flagpole. 1947.education - kindergartens, garden city, built environment - civic, fishermans bend, ada mary a'beckett, martin & tribe, ada mary a'beckett kindergarten -
Williamstown High School
1947 Senior football team
Copy of black and white photograph of WHS 1947 senior football team mounted on paper with photo corners. See jpg above for names of those in photo.williamstown high school, 1947, football team, sport -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Negative - Negative of a black & white photograph of lifeboat crew waterproof wading boots, Photographer unknown, Photographs
Photos of the lifeboat crewsRealism, historicalNegative of a black & white photograph of the 1947 lifeboat crew waterproof wet weather boots, probably in 1950On the reverse - "NIL" -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Teachers, Lay
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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Furniture - Chair, Melbourne City Mission, Port Melbourne Branch
Chair donated to Melbourne City Mission (probably in 1941) by Mrs RODDA of Williamstown and used at the Port Branch (Jubilee Hall) until its closure . From the 1950s it was used by Sister Norma BARNETT, who kept it until her death. It then went to her 'sister' Janne RAY, and on her death to Janne's daughter Tracey RAY. She donated this plus related items to PMHPS in 2017 (refer 1506 and 3906).01 - solid wooden chair with peaked/pointed shaped back. Arms have rounded ends. Upright section of chair has two indented pieces and a small 4 leaf shape under the top of the point with a small brass plaque attached under it. .02 - Cushion - velourOn plaque "Presented to the Port Melbourne Branch of the Melbourne City Mission in loving memory of my husband N.P.Rodda. Died 28th November 1941 at Williamstown. A life lived for others. Lead kindly light.religion - melbourne city mission, sister norma jean barnett, jubilee hall, tracey jane ray, janne ray -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DOCUMENTS, 1) 1941 - 1942 .2) 1915-1944 .3) 26.2.1941 .4)20.10.1944 ? .5) 10.3.1944? .6) 2.5.1942? .7)? .8) 30.4.1942 .9) 7.5.1942
Henry Thomas Ridge initially enlisted in September 1934 No V57996, 8th Australian Infantry Battalion CMF. He rose to Sergeant then qualified as a Lieutenant on 8.10.41. He was stationed in Darwin during the bombing 19th Feb 1941. He was discharged and the re enlisted as VX148845 AIF on 9.3.44. He served overseas and was discharged 29.7.46 in 8MD Papua. Refer 473P.1) Pay book No 257028, brown covers re H.T Ridge. .2) Drivers Licence No 214206, Army issue, brown fabric covers, folds in three re H.T. Ridge Lieut. .3) Drivers Licence No 592440,civilian, yellowish paper, red, blue, black writing re H.T. Ridge. Feb 29-1941. .4) Army "Final Statement account," form W.F.88 re VX149945 Ridge HT, 20.10.44. Paper, black and white, stamped 21 october 1944. .5) Typed note re Lieut H. Ridge, yellowed paper dated 10.3.44, red lettering at top of page " CUTSA New South Wales". .6) Letter, dated 2.5.1942 to Mrs E. Ridge re H. Ridge "Seriously ill with appendicectomy.", letter yellowed. .7) Cardboard , yellowed, typed and hand written re brief description V57996 and VX148845 H.T. Ridge, military and medical history. .8) Telegram Re " V57996 H.T. Ridge seriously ill 30th April." Double sided, front Blue with message, rear red, stamped 1 May 1942. .9) Telegram re " V57996 H.T Ridge removed from ill list 7th May 1942, double sided, front blue with message, rear red, stamped 18th may 1942. .10) Pay book No 195734, yellow covers re H.T Ridge.documents - licences / letters, communication - telegraphic, photography - photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - CUSHION COVERS and HANDKERCHIEF, C.1941
Items souvenired by Albert Corrie VX47191, refer Cat No 4847 for service details..1) Cushion cover silk with pink tassels, colour depiction of a women, donkey and child of to the market. .2) handkerchief cotton blue with crochet boarder, flowers and word embroidered. .3) Cushion cover silk yellow tassle edges, green background with depictions of a vehicle, tower, rising sun badge embroidered on..1) “Souvenir of Palestine”, “To the Market”. .2) “Beyroujth”. .3) “Souvenir of Palestine 1941”, “Davids Tower”, “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”.cushions, handkerchiefs, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, FORAGE, 1) 1944; .2) 1941
item relates to Cat No 2854.3.1) Forage Cap, navy, two buttons on front & Crown & Eagle Badge. .2) Forage Cap, navy, two buttons on front..1) Inside cap: “Q136 1944, Size 7-1/8, Made in Australia” .2) “J Josephson 1941 Laver”costume - male head wear, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, 1941
Brass map of Australia on top of a brass boomerang, which is attached to a brass 6 pdr. shell case on the outside circular base of the casing."AUSTRALIA" on side of casing. On shell base: 6 Pr 10 cwt 11, LOT 197, RL kn 1941 CFornaments, military history, trench art -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Pennant - Centenary, Portland, Connecticut, September 20th, 1941, 1941
Red felt pennant with painted lettering and a roundel depicting an early settlement by edge of a harbour with a sailing ship in it. Left edge is bound with white felt, and two red felt tags and sewn at top and bottom of white edging.Front: "CENTENARY / PORTLAND. CONN/ FIRST HOUSE IN PORTLAND, 1690" (in roundel). SEPT. 20TH, 1941 (white paint on centre of pennant). -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Flyer - Moorabbin Electric Station Estate, Moorabbin, 1941
The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations. Moorabbin Electric Station Estate Sale of unsold and repossessed Allotments, the original sale was on Saturday 30 May 1925.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleMoorabbin Electric Station Estate, Moorabbin. Auction Saturday 8 March 1941 - 9 villa units 4 shop sitessouth road, station street, taylor street, healey street, jasper street (now redholme street), central avenue, moorabbin, real estate