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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Iron gates to Missions to Seamen, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, 1990
Photographed by Alison Kelly while she was joint caretaker of the building during the Mission Arts Centre days 1987 to 1991Missions to Seamen, black and white detail of iron gate from Mission grounds; view to southwest showing Swallow Street sign, outer beacon, edge of Beach Street bus stop, end of Princes Pier and distant Willamstown. From album of photos mostly by Alison Kelly: missions to seamen, built environment, beacons -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - TT Line truck park, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Lyn Allison, 1993 - 1994
three (3) colour photographs of foreshore Station Pier east side, to create the TTLine truck park. .01 - view West with bulldozer and trucks .02 - "Abel Tasman" with bulldozer in foreground and first row of piles. .03 - view to Port Melbourne across foundations for truck park.piers and wharves - station pier, transport - ferries, abel tasman, harpers starch factory, fox hay timber and hardware pty ltd, london family hotel, band rotunda, tt-line truck park -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Butter Dish - Portland Harbour, n.d
White china round, fluted butter dish. Transfer of 'the Harbour Portland Victoria. Scene shows Bentinck St. Baths piers and Battery Point. Dish edged in gold paint. Red Stamp on base: Crown with IBC underneath, surrounded by 'Royal scenic china made in Czechoslovakia'.souvenir of portland, portland harbour, butter dish -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Bullock Island, The Lakes Studio, 1920c
One black and white copy 17 x 25Black and white postcard showing North Arm Bridge, Bullock Island and foot bridge northern end of piers at entrance to Bass Strait and sand dunes. Left foreground shows power pole and water bore and telephone poles along Princes Highway Lakes Entrance Victoria.The Entrance, Bullock Island, Lakes Entranceislands, bridges, waterways, topography -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Press, embossing - "Portland Stevedoring Company Official Seal", 1923
The Portland Stevedoring Company took over from the "Pier Spring Trust" in 1923. Members of the new company were: W.S. Williamson, Solicitor; Capt. D.W. Hislop, Harbour Master, C.V. Parkinson, Borthwicks Manager. The Portland Stevedoring Company serviced about 3 vessels, and was then taken over by the Victorian Stevedoring Company. They were responsible for servicing vessels. Portland Harbour Trust took over moorings on 2/2/1960.Steel and bronze press, painted black with gold highlights with press-down handle and hollow base. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Booklet, Visit of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales - Routes, Traffic Arrangements &c, 1920
Routes and traffic arrangements for the visit to Victoria on 26 May - 7 June 1920 by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII). The visit was to officially thank Australia for the support to Great Britain during World War I and to strengthen the links between Australia and the Empire. The booklet details the routes, escorts, and traffic arrangements, starting with the procession from St Kilda Pier to Federal Government House on his arrival on 26 May.Multi-page booklet of white pages with a brown card cover and bound with two staples. Printed in black.royal visits, prince of wales -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Folder, approx 1940's - 1950's
Coloured Souvenir folder of 12 postcards donated by M Arnell.Souvenir Colour Folder of 12 colour postcards of Cowes and Phillip Island. Photographs Include: Cowes Beach, Cowes Pier, Koalas, Cowes Township, The Nobbies, Summerland Surf Beach, Suspension Bridge, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Penguin Parade, Seal Rocks, The Isle of Wight Hotel and The Blowhole.Front cover: A Souvenir of Picturesque Cowes. A Special selection of Scene in Full Colour.phillip island, cowes phillip isand, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, the blowhole phillip island, penguins, koalas, seals, m arnell -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Early Shipping: Ocean / Railway Pier, 07/11/1923
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: White lettering on photo: 'DALGETY & CO SHIPPING WOOL AT PORTLAND 7.11.23' Back: Purple stamp - 'PORTLAND HARBOR TRUST COMMISSIONERS' '(7) Blue biroport of portland archives, ocean pier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - aerial view of Port Melbourne, 1942
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Folder 6 has photographs. Two photocopies of aerial photos of Port Melbourne. Copy 1 has Howe Parade; C.O.R. tanks; Engine Works; First Point and piers markeddomestic life, alan mathews -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Clock Tower West Missions to Seamen, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, 1990
Photographed by Alison Kelly while she was joint caretaker of the building during the Mission Arts Centre days 1987 to 1991 Port Melbourne Missions to Seamen building, colour view of western face of tower, showing clock and remnants of painted Flying Angel flag. Two clocks - western and southern - were visible to ships berthed at both Station and Princes Piers. From album of photos mostly by Alison Kelly:missions to seamen, built environment -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Kalimna, Bulmer H D, 1940c
Black and white photograph of aerial view of Kalimna escarpment, Princes Highway, road to Kalimna Hotel, scattering of buildings including Gainsborough House, in distance is North Arm bridge, footbridge to undeveloped Bullock Island with rock groynes in place. Part of eastern pier of entrance at Lakes Entrance, Victoria. waterways, topography, township, bridges -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - New Works, 1910c
Also other copies, 10x13.5, 14.5x20, one of these has history of the travelling crane written on the back by Reg Schulz 11.6.1999, two of the prints have hand drawn enhancement lines.Black and white photograph of the historic travelling crane at New Works, built by Fulton Engineering Co. Melbourne in 1873 for John Carpenter, Contractor for Stage One of the construction of the entrance. Wooden piers also used by Coat Bros for Stage Two extensions in use to 1932. Lakes Entrance Victoria public works, machinery -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Early Shipping: Ocean/Railway Pier, 1924-1925
Port of Portland AuthorityFront: Back- M.E Andrews Portland, printed bottom right. White printing on photo- Loading wool at Portland pier for overseas shipment. Dalgetty and cos' first consignment for 1924-5' Purple stamp- 'Portland Harbor trust commissiors'port of portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Bearded Man and Fish, n.d
Black and white photo of bearded man dressed in period costume 'wearing' a large, crafted fish, holding it in place with both hands, and a plaque reading 'THIS BIG FISH CAUGHT BY BOB BURNETT ON THE LONG PIER'. The man is standing near the door of small wooden building which is possibly an outdoor toilet.betty vivian collection, bob burnett, maritime, fishing -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Man with Fish, n.d
Black and white photo of bearded man dressed in period costume 'wearing' a large, crafted fish, holding it in place with both hands, and a plaque reading 'THIS BIG FISH CAUGHT BY BOB BURNETT ON THE LONG PIER'. The man is standing near the door of small wooden building which is possibly an outdoor toilet. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne's changing waterfront, Ron Laing, 1999
Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of 34 colour photographs of Port Melbourne's changing waterfront, covering the old and new harbor control tower on Fishermens Bend, restoration of the outer beacon, reconstruction of the west wing of Station Pier, demolition of the concrete 'steps' breakwater at Port Melbourne, reconstruction of the foreshore - Sandridge Beach to Beacon Roadbuilt environment, natural environment, demolitions, piers and wharves, ron laing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Parking area, London Hotel, Swallow & Ariell and city skyline, Development of TT Lines truck parking area, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, 1992
Thirteen (13) colour photographs taken by Lyn Allison as part of Bayside Development Action Group. Photos show the development of TT Line's truck parking area at Station Pier in 1992. .06 - truck parking area, London Hotel, Swallow and Ariell and city skyline in background also pilingspiers and wharves - station pier, tt-line co pty ltd, abel tasman, beacon, station pier gatehouse, london family hotel, swallow & ariell ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Report, Plan of General Development, Mr J Green (Government Printer), Plan of General Development, 1929
Plan of General Development. Melbourne Report of Metropolitan Town Planning Commission, 1929. Was passed on by local history librarian as it was no longer required. On p63 shows view up Swallow Street and contrasts it with approach of St Kilda. P42 aerial view of Port Melbourne piers. Also includes maps and photographs.town planning, piers and wharves, swallow street -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Hopetoun Channel, 1950c
Black and white photograph showing sand dunes and Hopetoun Channel, Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Sand dunes near entrance Western Pier, hidden by trees. Schnapper Cottage just visible on shore. Bass Strait beyond dunes, trees and shrubbery in foreground Jemmys Point. Lakes Entrance Victoriaislands, topography, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Bullock Island, Scarce Keith, 1962
Date made May 1962Colour photograph of Bullock Island. It shows the causeway and raised bridge to the island, Cunninghame Arm, dwellings and jetty at hummocks, western pier of entrance, sandy area of island planted with grass. Taken prior to transfer of PWD to island, and before Pecks factory and Fishermens Co-Operative. Lakes Entrance Victoriaislands, waterways, land reclamation, fishing industry -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Maranui 2, Crown Studios Bulmer, 1917c
Concrete bridge over North Arm, constructed by Coate Bros. opened September 1917. Also Maranui Guest House history.Black and white photograph of a tourist launch named Maranui 2 beside the North Arm Bridge. People on launch dressed in summer clothing of pre WW1 era. Posts and steel rope rails on bridge. Low tide indicated by height of bridge piers out of the water. Lakes Entrance Victoria boats and boating, bridges, clothing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Ministry of Planning & Environment, South Melbourne's Heritage, Dec 1988
Based on "City of South Melbourne Urban Conservation Study". Covers 1930s - 1960s.Paperback, illustrated guide to the history and development of South Melbourne "South Melbourne's Heritage" A4 sized book with coloured cover and blurred style picture of two women and children on Kerferd road pier in 1890s. Victoria Hotel in background. Book contains small black and white photos of buildings with descriptionsemerald hill, town planning, heritage, city of south melbourne -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Painting - acrylic on canvas, Mike Green, Keefers, 1976
In the early 1900s, Melbourne builder Charles Keefer was hired by the Moorabbin Council to build the municipal baths at Beaumaris. In 1903, Keefer took over the Beaumaris Boat House and enlarged it to form Keefer's Boat Shed where day trippers and holiday makers could hire boats and venture out into the bay. Although rebuilt following the devastating storms in 1934, Keefer’s Boat Shed was completely destroyed by fire in 1984.Realismkeefer's, boatshed, bayside, coast, beaumaris, fence, water, bay, charles keefer, pier, mike green -
City of Ballarat
Public Artwork, Arch of Victory Monument, 1920
A grand cement rendered masonry structure of a single central arch flanked by wide piers 20metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18 metres high. Crowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch. Erected in 1920, the Arch marks the beginning of s 22 kilometre stretch of 3728 trees, each one a memorial to men and women in order of enlistment for World War 1. On 2 June 1920, the Prince of Wales opened the Arch and was presented with a pair of silk pyjamas embroidered with Australian emblems. Each of the 500 'Lucas Girls' had put in a stich. The Arch of Victory, located at the entrance to the Avenue of Honour Ballarat, was erected in 1920 as a memorial to the people of the Ballarat and the surrounding district who enlisted in World War I. The Avenue of Honour, with the Arch of Victory, was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 3rd June 1920. The single central arch is flanked by wide piers 20 metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18metres high. The monument is of historical significance to the people of BallaratCement rendered masonry arch structureCrowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch.arch of victory, avenue of honour ballarat, australian commonwealth military forces, world war i, prince of wales, lucas girls -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1930's
A collection of photographs donated by M Kearn.Collection of 7 photographs on cardboard from Album. 259-01. Black & White photograph of Cowes from the pier. Many people on the pier, shed in the background and 2 small boats in the water. 259-02. Black & White photograph of seals on Seal Rocks. 259-03. Black & White photograph of Cape Woolamai Granite Quarry looking towards San Remo. People on the rocks. 259-04. Black & White photograph of a lady with a boy and girl on a bridge. 259-05. Black & White photograph of Yackatoon Guesthouse, Cowes. 259-06. Black & White photograph of a koala up a tree. 259-07. Black & White photograph of The Nobbies with Seal Rocks in the distance.wildlife - koalas, koala phillip island, the nobbies, the nobbies phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, seals on seal rocks phillip island, cape woolamai granite quarry, people, yackatoon guesthouse cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, m kearn -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sculpture - Bas-relief, Untitled (Modern Portland Port View), n.d
Commissioned by State Bank to produce 5 copper bas-reliefs for 73 Percy Street, Portland. Spoke with Miss Betty Vivian (Member of the Portland Historical Society) re Portland's history. Commonwealth Bank stored objects in Melbourne (c.1991). Negotiations between Portland Historical Society and Commonwealth Bank of Australia led to gift of works to People of Portland. Stored at Council depot c.1998, retrieved for Maritime Discovery Centre display.Copper bas-relief. Depicting of port with 14 large silos and a large domed shed in background. On horizon line is a wharf with a ship berthed. In foreground left is a pier stump with wood nailed to it, and leaning on it is a large anchor with a rope tied to it. In foreground left is a beach area, diminishing rapidly toward port in background.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (unknown)sculpture, bas-relief, copper, port of portland, portland harbour -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Four friends walking on Princes Pier, Port Melbourne, 1950s
Photocopies of photos showing events in Port Melbourne (.02) Four girlfriends on a Sunday afternoon walk on Princes Pier. Joan Clancy; Shirley Tucker; Beryl Organ; June (Hodran) Wood Also on the same sheet a portrait shot of Norma Organ who worked at Swallows, in the Uneeda Room for some years.social activities, joan clancy wood, shirley tucker, beryl organ waile, june hodran wood, norma organ brennan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Aerial view of 3 liners at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, 14 Feb 2001
Large colour aerial photograph of 3 liners at Station Pier. Siver Cloud - outer East; QE2 - outer West; Regal Princess - inner West. View of Port Melbourne housing and foreshore development. Women's Welcome (or band) Rotunda on left of photo. Also a newspaper copy of the photo. COPYRIGHT RESTRICTEDmaritime, piers and wharves - station pier, transport - shipping, queen elizabeth ii, regal princess, silver cloud, beacon cove, swallow & ariell ltd, band rotunda -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - Back to Port Melbourne, Gymkhana on Station Pier, Windsor Mfg Co, 1932
Back to Port Melbourne celebrations were an early type of Port Melbourne Festival.One of two festival badges from 1932 : tin, white, printed in brown: "Back to Port Melbourne - Admit to Gymkhana on Station Pier - Afternoon & Evening - Mayor's Appeal", identical except for date: one April 7th", this one May 7th". The latter was the actual date, so possibly a printing error.celebrations fetes and exhibitions, piers and wharves - station pier, social activities -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Tramline, Fish Marie, 1977
Date made 18 January 1977.Colour photograph of Rex Fish standing beside the boiler which provided steam power to drive the winch to transfer rock from the tram, trucks to the barge at North Arm. This rock quarried at Mississippi Creek was used to stabilise the entrance piers, and build rock groynes around the lakes. Lakes Entrance Victoria waterways, historic sites, public works, machinery