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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Silver Place Mat- WO2 G. Murphy
Silver plate with "Presented By WO2 G.Murphy 2001-2004"Presented By WO2 G.Murphy 2001-2004 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment, Dog Tag
Standard issue item as used by American servicemen during the conflict in VietnamMetal dog tag attached to a silver metal chain.Guzman, Cesar. US 67165145. Catholic: B. Pos 391 462121.dog tags, american army -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy, Unknown
UnknownUnknownSilver mug with elongated handles, copper colour insideNilkyneton fire brigade, country fire authority, trophy, fire brigade demonstrations -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Memorabilia - Commemorative Golf Ball, Heidelberg Golf Club, New clubhouse opening 1998, 21/02/1998
This golf ball was driven by the President Bruce Harding on opening of the new clubhouse 21 February 1998 at Heidelberg Golf Club.Golf ball on silver coloured mount and timber base."This golf ball was driven by the President Bruce Harding on opening of the new clubhouse 21 February 1998"bruce harding, hgc clubhouse 1998 -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Memorabilia - Commemorative Golf Ball, Heidelberg Golf Club, Hole-in-one - John Wailes 1959, 30/08/1959
This golf ball was driven by John Wailes on 30/08/1959 for a hole in one on the 242yards 12th hole.Golf ball on silver coloured mount and bakelite base."Hole-in-one - John Wailes - 12th hole, 242 yards, 30/08/1959"john wailes, hole in one, golf balls -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Memorabilia - Commemorative Golf Ball, Heidelberg Golf Club, New course opening 1967, 18/11/1967
This golf ball was driven by H. G. Young on opening of the new course. Course opened by Mr A. A. Brahe, President VGA. 18/11/1967 at Heidelberg Golf Club. Mr Brahe was President of the Victorian Golf Association from 1965-70.Golf ball on silver coloured mount and bakelite base.On Ball: "1st ball driven by H. G. Young esq". On base: "New course opened by Mr A. A. Brahe, President VGA. 18.11.1967"hgc new course 1967, golf balls, a. a. brahe, h. g. young -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Mangan Hedenbergite
This specimen was recovered from Broken Hill, NSW. It was given the name Mangan Hedenbergite in 1819 by Jöns Jakob Berzelius in honor of Mr. Anders Ludvig of Hedenberg who was the first to define hedenbergite as a mineral. Hedenbergite, belongs in the pyroxene group having a monoclinic crystal system. The mineral is extremely rarely found as a pure substance. Mangan Hedenbergite is a manganese bearing variety of Hedenbergite. Manganese is the world’s fourth most used mineral after iron, aluminium, and copper primarily because it has no satisfactory substitute in its major applications. Globally, the steel industry is the primary user of manganese metal, utilizing it as an alloy to enhance the strength and workability of steel and in the manufacture of tin cans. Manganese is a key component of certain widely used aluminium alloys and, in oxide form, dry cell batteries used in electric vehicles. These batteries are in high demand. Another potential use for manganese may as an additive to help coat and protect a car’s engine. Manganese is also used for non-metallurgical purposes such as plant fertilizers, animal feed, and colorants for bricks. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A hand-sized mineral specimen in shades of silver and blackmanganese, open cut mine, manganese ore processing, bell bay, tasmania, northern territory, steel industry, zinc-carbon batteries, alkaline batteries, tin cans -
Vision Australia
Card - Image, Concert party of blind musicians, 1896-1900
Five men in suits with high collars and bow ties pose with three ladies in evening dress. To the far left are Aaron Solomon and Annie Rose Drummond, and to the far right is John Irwin. Aaron Solomon (1870-1936) was enrolled at the RVIB school in 1878, after losing his sight at 6 years of age. He first began participating in concerts in September 1884, at an exhibition of talent that was held by the Institute and the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute, to raise awareness of their work and achievements. He then became a regular performer with the entertainment troupe and travelled around Victoria singing and playing piano, even after his discharge from the Institute in 1892. In 1894 he formed his own troop of players and toured around Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand. This consisted of two females (Tilly Aston and Maggie Mulvogue) and three males (Charles Bartlett, John Irwin and himself). In 1896, Annie Drummond, Nellie Andrew and William Snell replaced the Aston, Mulvogue and Bartlett, and W.W. Spicer was appointed as manager with his wife acting as an assistant to the ladies of the group. In 1897-1898, H Forder replaced William Snell. On a return tour to New Zealand in late 1898, Thomas Andrews - brother to Nellie - joined the troop and Fred Hunter replaced H Forder. This was the first time the troop numbered eight people, who were also present when Annie Drummond married Aaron Solomon in Hamilton, New Zealand on Feb 3, 1899. This image could have been taken in 1898 before they left as a promotional card, or in 1899 when they returned, as a memento of the happy occasion.1 cardboard postcard size image with silver writingA. Marks & Co Elgin Street Carltonaaron solomon, annie rose drummond, w.w. spicer, nellie andrews, thomas andrews, fred hunter, john irwin, a. marks & co -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Model - Minature Model Aircraft
Lockheed Lodestar plane - One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar is a passenger transport aircraft of the World War II era.Silver medium model plane with black writing on wingsNCI3347 on wings. United Airlines on sidemodel airplanes, lockheed lodestar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SILVER JUBILEE TRAM
Colour photo of Silver Jubillee decorated tram at night.individual, basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Domestic object - FORK, Albrite, Unknown
History unknown but likely from an RAAF Mess.Plain silver fork with RAAF emblem engraved into handle.Engraved “1467 36” and Emblem of RAAF.raaf, fork, cutlery -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Memorabilia - Commemorative Golf Ball, Hole-in-one - Eric McCutchan 1951, 04/10/1951
This golf ball was driven by Eric McCutchan on 04/10/1951 for a hole in one on the 179 yards 13th hole at Metropolitan Golf Club.Golf ball on silver coloured mount and bakelite base."Eric McCutchan. Hole-in-one. 13th hole, 179 yards. Metropolitan G.C. Australian Open 4.10.51 'He played a Penfold'."hole in one, eric mccutchan, metropolitan golf club, australian open championship -
Mont De Lancey
Clothing - Belt
Belonged to Mrs.H.N. Lord in the 1960's.One green velvet stretch belt with silver clip.belts, clothing accessories -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SILVER JUBILEE TRAM
BHS CollectionColour photo of Silver Jubillee decorated tram at night.individual, basil miller, bendigo trams. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - BERET & BADGE, 1960’s
Beret and badge issued to Geoffery Charles Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70.Black Woolen Beret with a Silver Armoured Corp Badge“Kent pure wool large”military-equipment, beret, armoured corp -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Coloured photo x 6, Nunawading Community Centre
Nunawading Community Centre Silver Grove Nunawading.1976nunawading, community centre, silver grove -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Domestic object - Hair Tidy, C.1890
Was used by ladies to place loose strands of hair in which came out while brushing their hairMoulded fancy glassware with silver plated lid with handle -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Domestic object - Scent Atomiser, c.1880s
Owned by Miss M. Howell (Nurse), 1890s of Barrakee.Pink coloured glass (embossed) & silver scent atomiser.barrakee, howell, atomiser -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BUTTON CAPS, Pre WW1
Items in the collection re Patrick Joseph Morgan, pre WW1 service, No 3415 AIF, KIA. Refer Cat No 1848P for his service details..1) Silver domed cap button with bullet hole with Australian Commonwealth under the crest. .2) Silver dome cap from a uniform button damaged by a small piece of shrapnel same crest and motto as .1) .3)Silver domed button same motto and crest as .1)uniforms, buttons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, MELBOURNE WORKSHOP COMPANY, 5 June 1981
Part of the Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service, No. 3798359, "Keith Cooper".Shield shaped brown coloured wooden plaque with gold and silver coloured RAEME insignia. Silver coloured metal banner underneath insignia with silver lettering on a green background. Gold coloured metal plate with black lettering below banner. Plate secured with two small nails.Engraved in black lettering on gold coloured plate: 'Presented to CPL. K.E. COOPER, 5 Jun 81.cooper collection, keith cooper, raeme, plaque, melbourne workshop company -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from the South Australia Department of Mines to the Ballarat School of Mines, 22/08/1961
Professor F.M. Krause acted as consultant for the New Ediacara Silver Mining Co., N.L and the Ediacare Consols Silver Mining Co., N.L, both located at Beltana, South Australia.Foolscap typed letter from L.W. Parkin, Acting Directr of Mines at the South Australia Depatment of Mines to Harry E. Arblaster, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines. The letter addresses information about former Ballarat School of Mines Professer Ferdinand M. Krause, and the hope his work may address the Ediacara Mine.ferdinand krause, south australia deparment of mines, harold arblaster, new ediacara silver mining co, beltana, greenwood's shaft, rosewarne's shaft, south australian department of mines, new ediacara silver mining co., n.l, ediacare consols silver mining co., south australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - MEDAL PRESENTATION BOXES, Post 1956
Boxes are for medals, ribbons Cat No 4322.3 Max Jolliffe and for service details..1) Medal Presentation Box hinged, black outer fabric covers, inside has black felt and white linen lining. .2) Medal box cover, white cardboard for .1) .3) Medal presentation box same as .1) .4) Medal box cover same as .2) All have different markings..1) On cover in silver, "Anniversary of National Service 1951 - 1972 Medal". .2) "3757290 SGT M J Jolliffe ANSM 4348/02". .3) "On cover in silver, "The Australian Defence Medal". .4) "3166344 M J Jolliffe Army 9070/07"containers, medals, presentation -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card, Memorial
Small folded, printed card in memory of Australian World War 1 serviceman Arthur Ernest Bolger presumably distributed at a remembrance service. A E Bolger was killed in action at the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli. see item 00014.1Printed with a black border and with the following inscription printed in silver and within an illustration of a wreath on the front cover "In Loving Memory". -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Plaque.City of Wanganui New Zealand, Unkown
This Plaque was presented to the Shire of Ballarat by the Mayor,Councillors and Citizens of the CITY of WANGANUI New Zealand.Dark wooden shield with Crest of City of Wanganui New ZealandOn Crest - Sans Dieu Rein - City of Wanganui. On silver, below Presented by the Mayor,Councillors and Citizens of the City of Wanganuicity of wanganui new zealand.plaque.shire of ballarat -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Mantel clock
19th century French marble and gilt drumhead mantel clock on brass adjustable feet. Blue and white enamel face with black Roman numerals. On a wooden base with a glass dome cover. Silver plate on the base: "Presented by the Hobart Town Wesleyan Christian Association to the Reveerand S. Williams their President 1866"hobart town wesleyan christiam association, williams, s. [rev] -
Inglewood/Bridgewater RSL Sub Branch
Shield, 1942
This item presented by the indigenious community to their local police officer on the the occasion of his joining the Armed Services in 1942 which resulting in his interment in ChangiUnique personal gift to this ServicemanLacquered wood hand made. Hand grip to rear"CENTRAL AUSTRALIA / 1942" RISING SUN Emblem at centre ("AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES") Pinstriping in silver and red.ww2, shield, central australia, police officer, storey, indigenous gift -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Charlton Auxiliary, 1932 - 2004
The Charlton RVIB Auxiliary was formed on August 2, 1932 and concluded on June 23, 2004. This collection includes the minute books from 1958 until 1996. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1990, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978-1985. A report of the Charlton Auxiliary outlines the history from 1932 -1992 for their 6oth anniversary which noted that unfortunately the minute books from 1932 -1958 had been destroyed. A silver cake lifter had been presented to the auxiliary for 70 years of service 1932-2007. 2 minute books -- 2 account books-- 1 petty cash book -- 22 donation receipt books -- 1 deposit book --1 silver cake lifter -- 3 photos including members -- 1 leather book mark -- 12 RVIB badges including Governor and Secretary -- various loose papers-- newspaper clippings -- banking records and letters. royal victorian institute for the blind -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, Prior to 1878
This tablespoon was recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard that sailed from Gravesend, London. The manifest listed an array of manufactured goods being exported to the Colony of Victoria. Included in the cargo manifest was a large number of hardware and cutlery items. These spoons are representative of similar items of silver electro-plated cutlery salvaged from the Loch Ard wreck site, comprising nickel silver electroplated spoons and forks of various sizes but all sharing the same general shape and design. History of the Loch Ard: - The Loch Ard got its name from ”Loch Ard” a loch that lies to the west of Aberfoyle, and the east of Loch Lomond. It means "high lake" in Scottish Gaelic. The vessel belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many vessels from England to Australia. The Loch Ard was built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the vessel was a three-masted square-rigged iron sailing ship that measured 79.87 meters in length, 11.58 m in width, and 7 m in depth with a gross tonnage of 1693 tons with a mainmast that measured a massive 45.7 m in height. Loch Ard made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its fateful voyage. Loch Ard left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of 29-year-old Captain Gibbs, who was newly married. The ship was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. Onboard were straw hats, umbrellas, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionery, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were other items included that were intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. Then at 3 am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land. But the 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 4 am the fog lifted and a lookout 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 towards land. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold their position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time the ship was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind. 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 subsequently broke over the ship and the top deck became 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 a passenger had raced onto the 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 the 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 complete state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom then 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 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 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 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 items were washed up into Loch Ard Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced in March 1982. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton majolica peacock- one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne 1880 International Exhibition. 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 most valuable shipwreck artifact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register.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 collections historically significance is that it is associated unfortunately with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history. Spoon, tablespoon; nickel silver plated. Inscriptions stamped on the back of the handle. It was recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard.Stamped images inside shapes of Diamond!, Square, Square with cut corners, Oval and Siamondflagstaff 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, petrified timber, conglomerated cutlery, silverware, dining utensil, spoons, conglomeration of spoons, spoon, tablespoon, cutlery -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Badge, Warrnambool City Council, Early 21st century
This lapel badge features the current logo of the Warrnambool City Council and is designed to be worn by Council employees and other residents of Warrnambool.This badge is retained for display purposes.This is a metal lapel badge of a city of Warrnambool logo. It has silver edging with images of green and silver sails/ trees and blue ocean/ whale. There is a squeeze metal clip at the back. Nil warrnambool city council, logo, lapel badge -
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. Large amount of encrustation covering fork tines and handle. electroplated cutlery, fork, 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