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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Ink Bottle and Pen, Caldwell’s Ink Factory, Early 20th century
This shaped ink bottle made by Caldwell's is called a 'boat ink bottle'. It was shaped especially to hold a nib pen when the pen was not in use. The design of the bottle is sometimes called a ‘cottage’ or ‘boat’ shape. The Caldwell’s handmade glass ink bottle was mouth-blown into a two-piece mould, a method often used in the mid-to-late 19th century. The glass blower burst the bottle off the end of his blowpipe with a tool, leaving an uneven mouth and sharp edge on the bottle, which was usually filed. The bottle was then filled with ink and sealed with a cork. More expensive bottles would have a lip added, which was more time-consuming and costly to produce. The capacity for a bottle such as this was about 3 ½ oz (ounces) equal to about 100 ml. Pen and ink have been in use for handwriting since about the seventh century. A quill pen made from a bird’s feather was used up until around the mid-19th century. In the 1850s a steel point nib for the dip pen was invented and could be manufactured on machines in large quantities. The nis only held a small amount of ink so users had to frequently dip the nib into an ink well for more ink. Handwriting left wet ink on the paper, so the blotting paper was carefully used to absorb the excess ink and prevent smudging. Ink could be purchased as a ready-to-use liquid or in powdered form, which needed to be mixed with water. In the 1880s a successful, portable fountain pen gave smooth-flowing ink and was easy to use. In the mid-20th century, the modern ballpoint pen was readily available and inexpensive, so the fountain pen lost its popularity. However, artisans continue to use nib pens to create beautiful calligraphy. Caldwell’s Ink Co. – F.R. Caldwell established Caldwell’s Ink Company in Australia around 1902. In Victoria, he operated from a factory at Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, until about 1911, then from Yarra Bank Road in South Melbourne. Newspaper offices were appointed as agencies to sell his inks, for example, in 1904 the New Zealand Evening Star sold Caldwell’s Flo-Eesi blue black ink in various bottle sizes, and Murchison Advocate (Victoria) stocked Caldwell’s ink in crimson, green, blue black, violet, and blue. Caldwell’s ink was stated to be “non-corrosive and unaffected by steel pens”. A motto used in advertising in 1904-1908 reads ‘Makes Writing a Pleasure’. Stationers stocked Caldwell’s products and hawkers sold Caldwell’s ink stands from door to door in Sydney in the 1910s and 1920s. In 1911 Caldwell promised cash for returned ink bottles and warned of prosecution for anyone found refilling his bottles. Caldwell’s Ink Stands were given as gifts. The company encouraged all forms of writing with their Australian-made Flo-Eesi writing inks and bottles at their impressive booth in the ‘All Australian Exhibition’ in 1913. It advertised its other products, which included Caldwell’s Gum, Caldwell’s Stencil Ink (copy ink) and Caldwell’s Quicksticker as well as Caldwell’s ‘Zac’ Cough Mixture. Caldwell stated in a 1920 article that his inks were made from a formula that was over a century old, and were scientifically tested and quality controlled. The formula included gallic and tannic acids and high-quality dyes to ensure that they did not fade. They were “free from all injurious chemicals”. The permanent quality of the ink was important for legal reasons, particularly to banks, accountants, commerce, municipal councils and lawyers. The Caldwell’s Ink Company also exported crates of its ink bottles and ink stands overseas. Newspaper advertisements can be found for Caldwell’s Ink Company up until 1934 when the company said they were the Best in the business for 40 years.This pen and ink bottle set is of significance as the bottle has its original cork and retains remnants of ink, which was made from a recipe that at the time was over 100 years old, according to Caldwell.. The handmade, mould blown method of manufacture is representative of a 19th-century handcraft industry that is now been largely replaced by mass production. The bottle and its contents are of state significance for being produced by an early Melbourne industry and exported overseas. The pen and ink set is historically significant as it represents methods of handwritten communication that were still common up until the mid-20th century when fountain pens and modern ballpoint pens became popular and convenient and typewriters were becoming part of standard office equipment.Victorian boat ink bottle; small rectangular clear glass ink bottle with horizontal grooves made in the glass for resting and holding the pen. The set includes one pen and nib with the bottle and cork. The bottle is made by Caldwell's and contains its Flo-Eesi Blue Black Ink brand."Caldwell's Flo-Eesi Blue Black Ink."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, ink, nib pen, writing ink, writing, copying, banks, lawyers, commerce, student, permanent ink, flo-eesi, blue black ink, stationery, record keeping, handwriting, writing equipment, writing accessory, office supply, cottage bottle, boat bottle, mouth-blown bottle, two-part mould, sheer-lip bottle, burst-lip, cork seal, f r caldwell, caldwell’s ink company, albert park, south melbourne, inkstands, stencil ink, copy ink, quicksticker, zac cough mixture -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Camp 13 Murchison. Archival material, 1991
A large collection of events in regard to Camp 13. Documents include the names of 983 German POW's in Murchison August 1941 - January 1947. An interesting collection confiscated intelligence report. No 94 included 26 gall of wine, 9 drums of fruit in an advances state of fermentation, flex copper wire, clothing, petrol motor and miscellaneous cameras and wireless parts. A letter by the German Naval Commander to all families of the Kormoran crew. History of German POW's in WW2 by H. Wolf. Both in German. Map 13 B. the 21 September 1942 disturbance in D compound; report in German Sydney-Kormoran; weekly rations; dimensions of a tunnel 15 June 1942. Drawings by Heinz Dohmen - Arandora Star; royal Oak both sunk by u boat ace Gunther Prien, Collins gunner Kloppe; Kormoran at the memorial service for HMAS Sydney; Red Cross reports in German as are letters; Rudi Pruckners escape; the general conditions and the recently found tunnel.Foolscap size folder with pillar box red 3 cm wide flap which extends to the back. On the front red flap is the inscription below. Prominent centre left is Australia with gum trees and sentry box and anti clockwise POW 1941-194. A kangaroo and emu on the top right hand corner. Prison of war and beneath Murchison - Australian.Camp 13 Murchison. Archival material.gustav pohlig, camp 13, murchison victoria, hmas sydney, hsk kormoran, heinze dohman, rudi pruckner -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
The fishing boat "Amaryllis" was built by the Haldane Brothers in 1935 on Griffith Island for their own use while they were lighthouse keepers. The boat was a well boat RFB 1260 on the Port Fairy register 1936 - 1943 in the name of W.H.Haldane She was owned and operated by the brothers until she was requisitioned by the armed services during 1943. She did not return to Port Fairy.Black and white photographfish haldane brothers, rfb 1260, fishing, boat, industry, amaryllis -
J. Ward Museum Complex
Instrument - Mayo-Simpsons Self-Retaining Retractor, Jetter Scheerer, c.1930
The Mayo-Simpson (Adams) Retractor is designed with ring-handles and U-shaped blades that curve outward. This device can be moved up and down the shaft of the centre blade that it connects to, which can be removed if needed. This self-retaining retractor is primarily used for procedures such as appendectomy, carotid endarterectomy and brain surgery.Jetter Scheerer Germany Crown, sceptre and snake in shape of S logo designsurgery, surgical procedure, medical instrument -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Distracted motorists blamed for rise in tram collisions”, 13/08/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Distracted motorists blamed for rise in tram collisions” Newspaper clipping from the Age 13/8/2019 by Timna Jacks Distracted motorists are blamed for increased tram collisions. Motorists failing to look for trams while turning right, performing U-turns or merging are to blame.trams, tramways, statistics, accidents -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, c1941
Black and white negative by Wal Jack of the Workshop Locomotive 18 and a U class car at the Preston Workshops on the track adjacent to St Georges Road. The then Preston tram depot is in the view on the right hand side. Image undated - could be 19-1-1941 or 13-10-1940 or another date.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, work trams, st georges road, tram 18 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Coloured photograph of the Queenscliffe lifeboat & waiting sheds, Queenscliffe lifeboat & waiting sheds on new pier, c1966
Boat & people facilities on a pier.Pier facilities at Queenscliffe.Coloured photograph of the Queenscliffe lifeboat & waiting sheds.Reverse " gift J Coxon "history -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Negative - The "Lightning" (clipper) under sail, Negative of photo of the painting of the "Lightning" under sail
Clyde River boats ScotlandThe clipper 'Lightning".2 x photographic negatives of the Clipper Lightning painting held at QMMReverse " NIL "historical references -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Magazine - Copy from Professional Fisherman pg.43 Oct.1984, 1984 Article by G Kerr re Wooden Ships - Iron Men of Port Phillip, 1984
Old cray fishing boatsCray fishing boatsMagazine article by G Kerr re Wooden Ships & Iron Men aka Bass Strait CrayfishermenReverse " NIL "historical references -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Photographs of a family picnic, old piers & breakwaters at Queenscliffe scenery, Photograph of family picnic & scenery, unknown
gaff-rigged fishing boatblack and white photograph of old piers, breakwaters and a family picnicRefer Notes section for detailsfishing boat -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Framed Photograph of the Islands in the Hopkins River, Jordan Studios, Warrnambool, 1911
This photograph shows the islands in the Hopkins River in 1911. This section of the river is in the Allansford area, near Jubilee Park (Hopkins River Caravan Park). It was, and still is, a picnic and fishing spot. On one of the islands is an unmarked grave which may be that of Jemima Christine Allan, the first wife of one of the first European settlers in the Allansford area, William Allan. She died in 1842. The photograph was taken by Jordan Studios so the photographer may be either Joseph Jordan, one of the best-known Warrnambool photographers of the past, or his son Arthur, also a well-credentialled photographer.This photograph is considerable historical importance, showing a section of the Hopkins River in the Warrnambool region in 1911.This is a black and white photograph in a wooden frame with a patterned edging. The photograph is inset with a gilt metal edging and enclosed in glass. The backing is wooden with a wire cord for hanging. The photograph shows the river with islands covered in vegetation. On the river are two boats, one wuih four occupants standing up in the boat and the other with two occupants. In the ccntre of the photograph is a tree stump and a dead tree.The Islands Hopkins River Warrnambool 1911 Jordan Photohopkins river, jemima allan, jordan studios -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Painting - Oil painting, John Dollery, The Chase, c. 1980s
This painting shows a historic depiction of Australian whalers in action at sea, and shows the scale of man to whale. Whaling was one of the first industries in early Victoria. John Dollery was born in London in 1933. As a child he loved to draw and was a frequent visitor to the National and Tate Galleries. In 1957 Dollery came to Australia, settling in Queensland in 1965. After receiving a prize in a drawing exhibition, he began painting in oils, and is entirely self-taught. Whilst in Queensland he painted most of his canvases strictly from life and in 1977 he moved to Melbourne where he established himself as a full-time artist. John was very interested in Australia’s history, and most of his work represents this theme. Many of his pieces are in collections both in Australia and overseas. Dollery’s daughter is also an artist and has exhibited both her father's and her own works together in an exhibition 'Now and Then, Father and Daughter'.The painting is a significant work by artist John Dollery. Its subject of whaling shows an early Australian industry and shows the scale of man to whale. The decorative frame is appropriate for the era in which the scene would have taken place.Painting in oil on canvas, in gilt carved timber frame. Seascape, depicting a whale hunt. A spouting whale is behind a whale boat with six whalers aboard. A tall ship with seamen aboard is behind the whale. Two other tall ships and another whale boat are in background. An embossed plaque in bottom centre of lower frame has inscription.. Artist is J. Dollery. Stamped on the sticker “John Dollery / ARTIST / Crown Lot 16 The Esplanade Corinella, Victoria 3984 / Telephone: (056) 78 0644 “ Hand written on sticker “THE CHASE $xxx” Embossed in the wooden frame “30 / ART / Specturm” Signed “J DOLLERY”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, whales, whaling, industry, whale oil, blubber, john dollery, the chase, corinella, historic art work, australian art work, australian historic artwork -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Aerial photo Cowes 1931, 1931
Cowes in the era of guesthouses with large tennis courts and open space.HistoricalBlack & white photo mounted on cardboard of Cowes jetty with boats, Thompson Ave, The Esplanade, Isle of Wight, The Continental Guesthouse, Erewhon Guesthouse, Yackatoon Guesthouse.Cowes 1931cowes, aerial photos, jetty, isle of wight, continental, yackatoon, guesthouses, bass avenue -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Early 20th Century
One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettSepia photograph of San Remo Jetty with small boats moored and two people at one end. Newhaven in the background. 186-10 Identical Photograph copy.On back: "San Remo Wal Steer Collection"san remo jetty, san remo pier, bruce bennett -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mutton bird eggers camp, Unknown
Two of a collection of photographs donated by Mary KarneyTwo identical copies of a postcard. 2nd photo No. 183.05. Mutton Bird eggers camps at Cleeland Bight, Cape Woolamai. Tents in the foregrounds and boats in the background."Mutton Bird Eggers Camps. Cape Woolamai."mutton bird eggers, mutton bird eggers' camps cape woolamai, cleeland bight, mary karney -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Con Kroker, Fishing Boats, n.d
Cin Kroker Private CollectionBlack & white photo of two fishing boats - the "Lady Anne" and LB3. moored at a jetty. The photo is mounted on card - white textured, with buff coloured back.con kroker, kroker, photography -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Ship Plan / Mould, n.d
Wooden pattern for mould for boat fitting. Rectangular, bottom corners rounded; 2 metal spikes on top edge, one each end; dark stain. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Ship Plan / Mould, n.d
Wooden pattern for mould for boat fitting. Cylinder, made in 2 halves, joined with wooden dowels. Round knob attached to either end. Painted green. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Original boat line plans of army diesel tug boat, 'Vigorous' (later renamed 'Emily S'), 10/07/1959
Eden Killer Whale MuseumOriginal boat line plans of army diesel tug 'Vigorous' later owned by Geoff Collett of Eden and later renamed 'Emily S' by Tony Santic. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Ship Plan / Mould, n.d
Wooden pattern for mould for boat fitting. 8 pointed 'star' shape, around a cylinder, which protrudes further on front than back. Painted khaki.Back: '20 OFF' - biro -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Ship Plan / Mould, n.d
Wooden pattern for moulds for boat fittings. Flat, 'dagger' shape, round top, with round hole, pointed end, front painted brown, back white. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Ship Plan / Mould, n.d
Wooden pattern for mould for boat fitting. Cylinder with two short wooden dowels protruding from top. Cylinder painted pale yellow, dowels unpainted. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Ship Plan / Mould, n.d
Wooden pattern for mould for boat fitting. Rectangular base, rising up in 'wave shape' to a cylinder, on an angle, with smaller cylinders at each end. Painted orange. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Ship Plan / Mould, n.d
Wooden pattern for mould for boat fittings. Rectangular, two cylinders of different diameters, one on top of the other, attached. Painted yellow/orange, underside white. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD. FORTUNA VILLA, HOME OF THE LANSELL FAMILY, BENDIGO C. 1900, 1900
Postcard. Fortuna Villa, Home of the Lansell Family, Bendigo C 1900. Photo of lake and house in background. Two men in rowing boat, one rowing. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - NZ warship, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Roy Liebig, 1945
The donor's (Karen Bowden) grandfather - Roy Liebig (1897-1968) - took these photos in the 1940s. Karen, as administrtor of his estate, has extracted various photos and sent them to appropriate historical societies.A series of photographs taken by Roy Liebig in the 1940s Hard copy and digital. Visiting NZ warship at Station Pier, also sail boats and waterfont buildingsmaritime, piers and wharves, war - world war ii, piers and wharves - station pier, roy liebig, karen bowden, yarra river, aircraft carrier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Station Pier, Port Melbourne, c.1950
B & W photograph of three adults and two children in a rowing boat with Station Pier, Port Melbourne, in the background. One other child stands in the water.transport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Domestic object - Infant feeding bottle associated with 'Auntie' Maud Pepper
Prue Forster believes this to be the bottle given to her by 'Auntie' Maud Pepper, for Frank Forster's collection. Prue met her when she was working for the Aboriginal Health Service (1980-1993). 'Auntie' Maud Pepper was living in Preston at the time but had come from the Western District. The bottle was her own and she told Prue how fine material was used over the mouthpiece instead of a rubber teat. 'Auntie' Maud Pepper was a founder of ACES (the Aboriginal Elders Residence & Convalescent Home.) Additional sensitive notes on file.Glass boat-shaped feeding bottle with one end flattened and a spout at the other. There is a larger opening with a lip on the top surface. There is a small chip on the flattened end.infant feeding, infant care -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people on a small boat
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection.Colour photograph showing a small metal boat, still tied to the jetty, with five people gathered around. They are assisting a person with a PFD to climb aboard the dinghy.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people and sailboat
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Colour photograph of a sailboat moored beside a rope fence, with a man carrying a woman across the shallow water, and another man standing in the boat holding a line.120% 3COL MCOUTA [written in pen on reverse at top of photo] catalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph