These net floats are handmade from lightweight cork wood and are used for suspending fishing nets in the water. Newspaper articles dated from 1848 to 1916 mention net fishing in Warrnambool's Hopkins and Merri rivers and Lady Bay. The Melbourne Argus dated January 11, 1848, published a quote from Captain Theobald of the vessels ELLEN and ELIZABETH, made on his first visit to Warrnambool "“…Fish are very plentiful here; on Christmas day a net was thrown into the Hopkins, and, after two or three draws, a boat load of beautiful fish was obtained…” The Argus, Melbourne, Sat. 29 May 1858, forwarded from The Examiner newspaper; "Extraordinary Fish. We have been presented with a very singular fish, caught by Mr. Meek in the Hopkins [Hopkins River, Warrnambool] last week. It is about three inches long, with a slate-coloured body, and a beautiful wing on each side. It was caught with other fish at night, in a net, and its eyes shone as bright as diamonds." A method for making cork net floats mentioned, in a 15th-century book, advised cutting the corks and then burning a hole through the centre of each one with a hot iron. The prepared corks were then joined together with a horsehair line. The cork's size and the line's thickness depended on the net's weight.The net floats are an example of fishing equipment used for many centuries and still in use today. In Warrnambool net fishing was a common practice from 1848 and became a livelihood for many fishermen.Net floats; cylindrical blocks of 18 corks of various sizes threaded onto string.warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, net floats, cork net floats, fishing, fisheries, fishing equipment, handmade, net fishing, fisheries act, andrew ferrier, william flett, warrnambool breakwater, merri river, hopkins river, captain theobald, ellen, elizabeth

When the University of Ballarat changed its name to Federation Univesity the pipe band became the Federation University Pipe Band.Various photographs of staff, students and the University of Ballarat Pipe Band on Open Day 2000. university of ballarat pipe band, federation university pipe band, mount helen campus, open day, pipe band

Hand written School Magazine of 13 pages containing articles from various students.

Music band setting up for an event. On a table at the front various pieces of engineering equipmentFujievent, entertainment, music

Scrapbook titled Useful Sparetime Jobs containing newspaper cuttings relating to various projects.books, technical, scrapbook

Collection of handwritten and typed correspondence (S A Bush) - various sources and authors re business.person, individual, bush collection - personal, bendigo, bush collection, collection, business, commerce, retail

Envelope containing 14 photograph negatives of various subjects including trains, machinery, people.photography, negative

These student produced magazines contain a variety of articles on current events, student creative writing and puzzles. Each magazine represents one 'class' group.The magazines give a student view of PTS in the 1980s.Student written and designed class magazines. Various coloured covers, cover designs and binding. preston technical school, pts, student magazines, creative writing, nmit,

"Seven is regarded in the scriptures as a perfect number, and reminded the Page of his high ideals embodied in his seven-fold Law. The number is enclosed in an equilateral triangle which is the symbol of the triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit "[Ritual of the Page's Degree for use in Junior Court Ceremonies, 1952, pg 5] "In olden times, both the figure seven and the equal-sided triangle were considered to be perfect signs, therefore the two signs together become an ideal symbol for God, Who is perfect. The mark is also known as the General Mark of the Order" [Ritual of the Page's Degree for use in Junior Court Ceremonies, 1963, pg7]MOK Esquire's Mark symbols in various sizes. MOK220.1 MOK220.2 on wood base MOK220.3 methodist order of knights

7126: Mayor Don Gardiner (NGSC). 7126a: Secretary Ellenor Musumeci & Mayor Don Gardiner. 7126b: Mayoress Mrs Don Gardiner & our Treasurer Diane Raeburn. 7126c: Jill Riddler, Terry Holwell, Darol Walscott & Ian Holwell. 7126d: Linda Owen, Ian and Terry Holwell. 7126e: Betty Crouch, Mayoress Anne & Diane raeburn. 7126f: Rae Smith (Librain), Betty Crouch (committee member). 7126g: Darol Walscott, Shane Wegener, Iian & Terry Holwell. 7126h: Ian Holwell, Shheryl Pickering, Jean Coute,Lesl;ey Bennett, Elenor Muumeci, Mayor Don Gardiner, Terry Holwell, Beryle Cox, Jean Skurrie (sitting). 7126i: Beryle Cox, Leane Birthisel. 7126j Ellenor Musumeci, Shane & Tracy Wegener, DIane Raeburn, Rosemary Hately. 7126k Rae Smith, Ellenor Musumecie, Darol Walscott.43 Colour Photographs, showing various people at the Ten Year Celebrations fror Biarri

The Peterborough Sandcastle competition has been running for at least 80 years. Wokka Moore was the first "Lady Mayoress", judge of the competition, who arrived with great ceremony using different means of transport over the years - always accompanied by a "Lady in Waiting". Traditionally, this was held on the Australia Day long weekend. Competition was divided into age groups, and the venue depended on whether the river was open or closed. (If it was open there is no sand on the Front Beach). Materials used could only be what was found on the beach. Currently (2021) the Sandcastle Committee is calling for photos, memorabilia and details of winners from over the years.This event has been running for a very long time , apparently uninterrupted. It is significant to the town because of its inclusive nature - there was high anticipation and planning by the children. The roles of Lady Mayoress and Lady in Waiting were keenly sought. Wokka Moore did the job for a long time then passed the baton. Others who were honoured over the years include Alec Calvert, eight posters of various sizes with hand drawn pictures, some with dates but not year of event.sandcastle competition, peterborough, peterborough sandcastle competition, traditional summer event peterborough

Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display. There are 8 coloured photos in Album 9B of the display all taken 03.09 2003. On display are photos, trophies, equipment and uniforms of the Fire Brigade Members.Coloured photograph of Fire Brigade memorabilia display showing, Various items in lighted cabinetstawell

Fire Brigade Memorabilia Display. There are 8 coloured photos in Album 9B of the display all taken 03.09 2003. On display are photos, trophies, equipment and uniforms of the Fire Brigade Members.Coloured photograph of Fire Brigade memorabilia display showing, Various communications equipment used.stawell