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Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1915
A wooden racquet with a concave throat. The throat on obverse features the decal inscription: LENOX. The throat on reverse features the decal logo, in gold, red and black, of a dog above a diamond device. Inscription within and below device: D & M/.../SPORTING GOODS/MADE IN/U.S.A. Logo also features on brown butt cover, impressed in gold. Inscription along left side of stem: MADE BY THE DRAPER-MAYNARD COMPANY/PLYMOUTH, N.H. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Nylon, String, Adhesive tape, Leathertennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1929
A wooden racquet with cloth tape supports and whipping, and a grooved handle. Inscription across green and red throat on obverse: CALIFORNIA/MODEL/F. Trademark, in red and black, on throat on reverse features company monogram 'CBP/CO' with the inscription: CALIFORNIA/ATHLETIC GOODS. Decal inscription along right side of handle: M[ANU]F[ACT]URED BY/CALIFO[R]NIA BY-PRODUCTS CO./SA[N] FRANCISCO, U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Cloth tape, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1920
A wooden racquet with white cloth tape over parchment reinforcing, and a fine-grooved handle grip. The parchment reinforcing continues from the shoulders down the throat, creating the outline of a heart shape. Inscription across crown on obverse: SLAZENGERS'.Inscription along right side of handle: SLAZENGERS' NEW YORK. Inscription across throat on reverse: PATENT SHOULDERS. Butt cover features racquet maintenance instructions. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Cloth tape, Leather, Parchment, Stringtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1911
A wooden racquet with laminated concave throat, cloth tape shoulder reinforcements, and deep grooved handle with a red rubber handle grip. Inscription across and along throat on obverse: DRIVA/(EXELA)/WILLIAMS & CO. PARIS. Inscription across butt cover, in French: WILLIAMS & CO/1. RUE CAUMARTIN/PARIS/A GARDER SOUS PRESSE. Inscription on rubber grip: WILLIAMS & CO./PARIS/"FABRICATION/ANGLAISE". Materials: Wood, Gut, Cloth tape, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Metal, String, Rubbertennis -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Maritime Novel, Joseph Conway, The Arrow Of Gold, 1919
This book was written by the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. Joseph Conrad, author, (1857-1927): - Joseph Conrad was Polish-born and became a British subject in 1886. He was a renowned marine fiction writer and also, for a short time, a mariner and Captain. As a boy of 13 years old, Joseph Conrad’s desire was to be a sailor. At 19, he joined the British merchant marine, working in several roles. He eventually qualified as a captain but only served in this role once, from 1888-89, when he commanded the barque Otago sailing from Sydney to Mauritius. In 1889 he also began writing his first novel, Almayer’s Folly. He retired from life as a mariner in 1894, aged 36. Conrad’s visits to Australia from 1878 to 1982, and his affection for Australia, were later commemorated by a plaque in Circular Quay, Sydney. Conrad continued as an author. It is said that many of the characters in his books were inspired by his maritime experiences and the people he had met. By the end of his life, he had completed many stories and essays, and 19 novels, plus one incomplete novel titled ‘Suspense’ that was finished and published posthumously. Shortly before he passed away, in 1924, Conrad was offered a Knighthood by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald for his work but declined. About the Pattison Collection: - The Pattison Collection is a group of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, (WMI) which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The book is significant for its connection with the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. It is also important for being part of the historic group of books called the Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, which was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly in Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.The Arrow Of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes Author: Joseph Conrad Publisher: T Fisher Unwin Date: 1919 Blue hardcover book with title and call numbers on spine, and handwritten pencil inscription on ply page. Also stockers on the front endpaper have inscriptions and a stamp. The book is part of the Pattison Collection. Spine label, typed text: "PAT 823.9 CON" Sticker on Pastedown front endpaper; "Warrnambool Public Library" covered by a sticker; "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Front loose endpaper is stamped; "Corangamite Regional Library Service"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, joseph conrad, captain joseph conrad, maritime author, marine author, nautical author, sailor, seafarer, georg stage, 1882 ship, danish ship, training ship, boys killed, alan villiers, ship joseph conrad, mystic seaport, museum ship, warrnambool mechanics institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, the arrow of gold -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1920
A wooden racquet featuring the decal inscription, along the throat on the obverse: WHIZ. Throat on reverse features red, gold and black decal of company logo, with the inscription 'CHAMPIONSHIP' across a ribbon situated in front of a tennis trophy, within a quartered shield. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1920
A wooden racquet featuring the decal inscription, along the throat on the obverse: WHIZ. Throat on reverse features red, gold and black decal of company logo, with the inscription 'CHAMPIONSHIP' across a ribbon situated in front of a tennis trophy, within a quartered shield. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1925
A wooden racquet with a concave throat and black cloth tape handle grip. Inscription across throat on obverse: WARDS. Inscription across throat on reverse: CHALLENGE. Hand carved initials around inside of racquet head base: WK. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Plastic, Cloth tapetennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1932
A wooden, open throat racquet. with orange and red whipping, and perforated leather handle grip. Decal inscription across base of head, on obverse: ELEANOR TENNANT. Decal inscription across base of head on reverse: WILSON. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Ink, Lacquer, Glue, String, Leather, Adhesive tape, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1927
A wooden racquet, with purple plastic shoulder reinforcements, green and white whipping, and fine-grooved handle. Inscription along throat on obverse: CHAMPION. Inscription across throat on reverse: DAVEGA/SPORTS/DIVISION OF ATLAS STORES CORP. OF AMERICA. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Plastic, Ink, Cloth, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
From the inscription "V.G. 259" it would appear that this copy was made by the Victorian Government. It is a photo of Wonderland Peak.The photo shows a rocky range rising behind eucalyptus trees. There is a fallen log in the left foreground."Wonderland Peak, The Grampians, Victoria" inscribed on top left, and "V.G. 259" inscibed on lower left, of copy 1. These have been cropped out on copy 2.scenery, wonderland range -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Captain Detmer's book
Cover and extracts from Captain Detmer's book on HSK "Kormoran", including inscription from Ursula Detmers, -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Accessory - Suitcase
Lockable black case, no keys apparent, gold inscription on case body behind handle, leather handleLeather Lodge suitcase, contains various papers and paraphenalia pertaining to Masonic Lodge. -
Clunes Museum
Card - BUSINESS CARD
THREE BUSINESS CARDS WITH INSCRIPTION ON BACK OF TWO CARDS. PIANO 1.5 ORGAN 1.5 SINGING 1.10.1.2 Small cardboard box pale blue .3.4.5 Business Cards MISS F.M. PERRY TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE TERMS IN ADVANCE ORGAN AND SINGINGlocal history, document, cards, trembath, perry -
National Wool Museum
Trophy
Sporting trophy used at Foster Valley Mill. Inscription reads "G.I.C.A., 1947-48, A Section Premiers"G.I.C.A., 1947-48, A Section Premierssporting teams textile mills - sporting teams, valley worsted mill foster valley mill pty ltd, sport, sporting teams, textile mills - sporting teams -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson Edith, 1935
Photograph mounted on red card with inscription 'The Heralds with the Rev V McLean 1935 Takings 10 pound'.Black and white photograph of group of children, few adults standing at back of group, beside gravel road in church grounds. Members of the Heralds of the King, a children's mission of the Church of England, St Nicholas, Lakes Entrance Victoriareligion -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1920c
Also black and white 9 x 14 cm copy, but not Vogt, inscription The Esplanade, Lakes EntranceBlue and white postcard showing a section of the western end of Esplanade, showing lake, foreshore, Vize's Cafe, Bellevue Guest House, Police Station, Maranui Guest House and, partially hidden by trees, residential houses. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrance Gippsland Lakesguesthouses, township, police, retail trade -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Compass, late 19th to early 20th century
This large compass is well made. It is now pitted and scratched, indication much use. Compasses were used to measure and mark out the head of the barrel by coopers. Very large compasses were used by block, spar and pump makers to help shave off angles left by axes and other tools on mast sides. Also they were used by blacksmiths in their work draftsmen, carpenters, engineers and navigators.This compass is an example of a drawing instrument that could have been used in the 19th and early 20th century by coopers and blacksmiths as well as navigators and ship smiths.Compass; large metal compass, 90-degree angle, two pointed arms hinged at the top. Inscription on the top of one arm.Stamped into the metal " J J E " ( or J J F )flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, compass, drawing instrument, measuring instrument, scientific instrument, draftsman, technical drawing, navigation, engineering, blacksmith, cooper, plumber -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Wash trough
Wash trough wooden of 2 tubs and attached wooden wringer (or mangle) with hand winding mechanism and rubber rollers. Inscription on ringer.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wash trough, wringer, mangle, laundry, domestic, cleaning, washing -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Bell
Hand bells such as this one were used in schools, churches, meetings and other public gatherings to draw attention or mark time.Small brass hand bell with ebony handle. Bell has metal clapper attached by copper wire. Bell has an inscription."281"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, brass hand bell, hand bell, communication -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool
Memorial tablet: Mary Ann and Thomas MURRELL
Thomas Murrell was a furrier in business as Burgess & Murrell in Koroit Street, Warrnambool. He and Mary Ann had five children. Their address was 70 Merri Street. Thomas died in 1921 and Mary Ann died in 1920. Marble and mosaic tile tablet, south wall, main nave. Inscription on a large tile bordered with oblong tiles of varied blues.To the Glory of God / In Memory of / Mary Ann / and / Thomas Murrell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Trophy, South Warrnambool Athletics, 1880
This cup was awarded in 1880 to James Dickson Junior for winning a 600 yards race. It was awarded by the South Norwood Athletic Club and was apparently donated by local ladies. There is a Norwood in South Australia and Scotland and a South Norwood in London. James Dickson (1859-1949) was born in Warrnambool to James and Susan Dickson. His father had established a general store in Warrnambool in 1855 in partnership with John Cramond. This store, known as Cramond and Dickson, was a prominent one in Warrnambool until its closure in 1973. James Dickson Senior managed the London branch store of Cramond and Dickson from 1873 to 1880 and James Dickson Junior lived in London at that time and went to school in Scotland. So the cup could have been won in Scotland but it is most likely to have come from a London athletics meeting. James Dickson Junior became a senior partner in the Cramond and Dickson business in Warrnambool and was a leading citizen as a director of the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory, a committeeman of the Warrnambool Hospital Board for nearly 50 years and a president of the Warrnambool Racing Club.This cup is of considerable significance as it was won by James Dickson Junior in 1880. James Dickson was a prominent businessman and active community worker in Warrnambool for more than 50 years. This is a silver cup in a goblet shape mounted on a circular stand. An inscription is engraved on one side of the cup. The cup is a little dinted and tarnished.‘South Norwood Athletic Sports 12th June 1880 600 Yards Ladies Prize Won By J. Dickson Junr.’james dickson, history of warrnambool -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Rudder
Wooden rudder from rowing boat with gold inscription and brass detail supported vertically within glassed triangular display caseHead of the Lake / BALLARAT COLLEGE / FIRST CREW 1939 / Bow D S HUMPHREYS 10st 13 lbs 3. L S HEITMANN 12st 1lb / 2 W A COFFIELD 12 st 3 lbs Str H F Morrow 10st 8lb / Cox W L Jenkins 8st 7lbs.rudder, head of the lake, 1939, morrow, heitmann, humphreys, coffield, jenkins -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Rudder
Commemorating Ballarat College's first win at the Head of the Lake. Wooden rudder from rowing boat with gold inscription and brass detail with black calligraphy on face and school crest in red and blackPainted on face: BALLARAT COLLEGE / HEAD OF THE LAKE 1920 / LADIES CHALLENGE CUP / HENLEY 1920 / J S COLTMAN 10ST 10LBS stroke / W R HICKS 10 st 12 lbs No 3 / A D CLARK 11ST 10 LBS No 2 / K V BRADBY 9ST 13 LBS BOW / A J KING COX / Mr W D DAWSON COACH. -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Photograph, 1921 B.P.S. Old Boy's Race
Gray-scale photograph on heavy card with smaller photograph inset at bottom right corner; two detached pieces of mount with inscriptionsInscribed on large piece of mount: BALLARAT OLD COLLEGIANS WINNERS / -NAMES- / J WOODWARD [BOW] H KNOX [NO 2] A DAWSON SEN [NO 3] A DAWSON [STR] A KING [COX] Inscribed on smaller piece of mount: B.P.S. / OLD BOYS RACE 1921 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Port Bottle (Imitation "Nato Round")
Stamped with name of soldier Ceramic container in shape of "Rimless Nato Round" Lid in shape of bullet "Rising Sun" badge with various inscriptions below and at rear"THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY" badge (below) The 7.62mm Rimless Nato Round CPL DELANEY R.J. A223121 1 DSU 1969-1970 (Side, Stamp indicating contents) PORT MT AITKEN ESTATES VICTORIA 375 ml - 18% alc vol (Underside, indented) F4 84 MF (Rear) Detailed background story of the "7.62mm Round" -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Wall Plaque - Portland Scouts Hall, c. 1939
Wooden wall plaque commemorating the first Portland Scout Hall, Black base, white plaque, black print. See inscriptions.Front: 'To the memory of Capt. H.E.B. Thornhill founder of 1st Portland Troop of Boy Scouts, this hall was dedicated May 7th 1939 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Weight
The disc-shaped design of these 1LB and 2 LB metal weights enables them to be stacked one on top of the other. The weights are used with a balance scale to accurately weigh the mass of items such as grain, sugar, meat or potatoes. They could have been used in retail or wholesale businesses like a general store or a grain merchant’s premises. The user would place either one or both of these weights on one side of a balance scale. Goods would then be placed onto the other side of the scale until the beam between both sides of the scale was level, showing that the weight of the goods was as heavy as the weight or weights on the other side. These two weights are marked in Imperial units. An Imperial Standard 1LB is equal to 453.592grams. The British Weights and Measures Act of 1824 defined official standards for weights and measurements. This ensured that uniform measurements would be used for trade throughout the Empire. Towns and districts would have an official set of Imperial Standard Weights and Measures. Inspectors periodically used this official set to check the accuracy of traders’ own weights and measures. There would be penalties such as fines or imprisonment for people who broke these laws. The State of Victoria had its own Weight and Measures Act in 1862 and a decade later the inspectors in local councils used their local set of weights and measures to test the local businesses measuring equipment. In the nineteenth century the Victorian Customs Department carried out this role but this was handed over to the Melbourne Observatory at the beginning of the twentieth century. The Measures Branch then followed on with this task from the 1940s until 1995. Australia began converting to the metric system in the 1960s, beginning with its money. The conversion from imperial to metric units of measurement in Australia took place from 1970 and was completed in 1988 when metric units became the only legal unit of measurement. Imperial Standard weights; set of two disc-shaped weights designed to stack one upon the other. Inscriptions are marked in relief. "IMPERIAL STANDARD 1LB" [weight 1], "IMPERIAL STANDARD 2LB" [weight 2]warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, wieght, weights and measures, imperial standard weight -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Weight
The disc-shaped design of this 2 LB metal weight enables it to be stacked on top of another similarly shaped weight. The weight is used with a balance scale to accurately weigh the mass of items such as grain, sugar, meat or potatoes. It could have been used in retail or wholesale businesses like a general store or a grain merchant’s premises. The user would place the weight on one side of a balance scale. Goods would then be placed onto the other side of the scale until the beam between both sides of the scale was level, showing that the weight of the goods was as heavy as the weight on the other side. This weight is marked in Imperial units. An Imperial Standard 1LB, or one pound, is equal to 453.592grams. The British Weights and Measures Act of 1824 defined official standards for weights and measurements. This ensured that uniform measurements would be used for trade throughout the Empire. Towns and districts would have an official set of Imperial Standard Weights and Measures. Inspectors periodically used this official set to check the accuracy of traders’ own weights and measures. There would be penalties such as fines or imprisonment for people who broke these laws. The State of Victoria had its own Weight and Measures Act in 1862 and a decade later the inspectors in local councils used their local set of weights and measures to test the local businesses measuring equipment. In the nineteenth century the Victorian Customs Department carried out this role but this was handed over to the Melbourne Observatory at the beginning of the twentieth century. The Measures Branch then followed on with this task from the 1940s until 1995. Australia began converting to the metric system in the 1960s, beginning with its money. The conversion from imperial to metric units of measurement in Australia took place from 1970 and was completed in 1988 when metric units became the only legal unit of measurement.Weight; 2 lbs. Metal disc designed for stacking. Inscription marked in relief. Imperial Standard weight, 2 pounds weight."IMPERIAL STANDARD", "2lbs"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, standard measure, imperial standard, weight, 2lb weight, imperial standard weight -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Artwork, other - Wall decoration, Vera Giles, late 19th to early 20th century
During the Victorian era, the period (1837-1901) in which Queen Victoria ruled England. The queen’s influence was felt throughout the world, including in the United States and Australia where Victorian values shaped society and style, especially in home décor. This period’s distinct style presents an eclectic mix of highly ornamented furniture, wallpaper, and knick-knacks. Particularly in terms of furniture, and the characteristic floral patterns and rich, contrasting colours, wall hanging that enjoyed the height of its popularity during the Victorian era were of the spiritual type with an either embroidered or punched paper religious motto or bible quote. Mottoes were commonly hung high up on the wall or in an area of prominence, to remind the viewer of their important message, such as "Home sweet Home “He Leadeth Me” and “Honesty, Industry, and Sobriety.” Short and pithy, they embodied the ideals of Victorian society. Technological advances contributed to the boom of religious mottoes whereas before the Industrial Revolution home décor of this sort was handmade and therefore minimal, now consumers could purchase and fill their homes with all sorts of mass-produced ephemera goods similar to the subject item. Many of these mass-produced period pieces still exist today, often in their original frames, ceramic, or paper formats. Flagstaff maritime museum has many examples of mottoes on display that serve to reflect the period in which values of home, faith, and Christianity were very prominent in everyday Victorian society. For more information on the Giles collection see Acquisition section this document: An item that reflects the social values and attitudes of the late Victorian era that was used to promote good Christian and moral values in many households. These items of decoration were very popular at this time and the subject item is significant as it gives a snapshot into the social norms of past generations. The Giles family collection is of additional social significance at a local level, because it not only illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill during it’s establishment. But the Giles collection also gives us an additional view into what domestic life was like in early colonial times prior to Federation.Wall decoration, framed handmade embroidered tapestry with the woven inscription, Frame has velvet cover. This item is part of the Giles CollectionHome Sweet Home, in gothic scriptflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, soft furnishing, wall decoration, home sweet home, wall hanging, handmade wall hanging, giles collection, henry giles, tower hill, cooramook, warrnambool breakwater, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century handcraft, mrs vera giles