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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Group, Ringwood Technical School 1977 Form 4F, c 1977
... Written on Names Sheet: Back Row L-R: Patrick Motteran... on Names Sheet: Back Row L-R: Patrick Motteran, Jeff James, -, Paul ...Colour PhotographWritten on Names Sheet: Back Row L-R: Patrick Motteran, Jeff James, -, Paul Deed, Ian Morrison, Andrew Buch MIddle Row L-R: Darreb Bennett, Geoff McLean, Peter Alsop, Robert Dowell, Paul Doyle rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Cricket Club Presentation Night. L. to R. F. Hodgkins, L. Salvana, R. Spencer, W. Holloway, C. Beaumont. c.1955
... Ringwood Cricket Club Presentation Night. L. to R. F... Presentation Night. L. to R. F. Hodgkins, L. Salvana, R. Spencer, W..., "Ringwood Cricket Club Presentation Night. L. to R. F. Hodgkins, L ...Written on back of photograph, "Ringwood Cricket Club Presentation Night. L. to R. F. Hodgkins, L. Salvana, R. Spencer, W. Holloway, C. Beaumont". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Cricket 2nd Team c.1955/56
... "Attached to photograph" Back row- L to R. A.Wray...- L to R. A.Wray, J.Lindsay, H.Munro, P.Vergers, D.Millar ...Black & white photograph - Ringwood Cricket 2nd Team c.1955/56"Attached to photograph" Back row- L to R. A.Wray, J.Lindsay, H.Munro, P.Vergers, D.Millar, I.Lynton, J.Covell. Front row- L to R. B.Williamson, J.Chalmers, C Beaumont(President), V.Morphett, R.Nield. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Tennis Club (undated). Back row, A. Dwight, T. Wilkins, A. Paris, Mrs. G. Clark, N. Hargraves, B. Covell, E. Lane. Centre, ? Morris, V. Cooper, M. Clark, Miss Calahan, P. Bamford, Rose Whiter, J. Paine, D. Dare, E. Blood. Front, W. Dwight, C. Paris, L. Lane, R. Skerrett, ??
... . Paris, L. Lane, R. Skerrett, ??..., W. Dwight, C. Paris, L. Lane, R. Skerrett, ??"..., D. Dare, E. Blood. Front, W. Dwight, C. Paris, L. Lane, R ...List attached to one photograph reads, "Back row, A. Dwight, T. Wilkins, A. Paris, Mrs. G. Clark, N. Hargraves, B. Covell, E. Lane. Centre, ? Morris, V. Cooper, M. Clark, Miss Calahan, P. Bamford, Rose Whiter, J. Paine, D. Dare, E. Blood. Front, W. Dwight, C. Paris, L. Lane, R. Skerrett, ??" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Tennis Club (undated). Left Back Row - W. Dwight, Enid Connelly, Les Blood, Lance Lane, R. Skerritt, K. Storey. Standing - Vicki Cooper, Alex Kerford, Rose Storey, Nell Hargraves, Miss ? Bamford, Mrs. J. Jamieson. Sitting - Miss J. Payne and Miss Edith Blood
... , Enid Connelly, Les Blood, Lance Lane, R. Skerritt, K. Storey.... Dwight, Enid Connelly, Les Blood, Lance Lane, R. Skerritt, K..., R. Skerritt, K. Storey. Standing - Vicki Cooper, Alex ...Written on back of photograph, "Ringwood Tennis Club". Attached note reads as follows: "Tennis Club. Left Back Row - W. Dwight, Enid Connelly, Les Blood, Lance Lane, R. Skerritt, K. Storey. Standing - Vicki Cooper, Alex Kerford, Rose Storey, Nell Hargraves, Miss ? Bamford, Mrs. J. Jamieson. Sitting - Miss J. Payne and Miss Edith Blood" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, 1949 newspaper clipping featuring 1916 photograph of Ringwood Railway Station staff - J. Trevenar, A.S.M.; J. Lawlor, junior clerk; O. Green, signalman; R. Boyle, yard porter; the next was the signal adjuster, name not known; P.A. Stuart, lad porter, later A.S.M. at Ringwood. The accompanying article also describes a later accident in which R. Boyle was killed
... , junior clerk; O. Green, signalman; R. Boyle, yard porter; the.... Trevenar, A.S.M.; J. Lawlor, junior clerk; O. Green, signalman; R...; O. Green, signalman; R. Boyle, yard porter; the next ...Heading of article reads, "Ringwood Station, 1916". Article reads, "The Station Staff in 1916 (reading from left):- J. Trevenar, A.S.M.; J. Lawlor, junior clerk; O. Green, signalman; R. Boyle, yard porter; the next was the signal adjuster, name not known; P.A. Stuart, lad porter, now A.S.M. at Ringwood. R. Boyle, the yard porter, was killed sometime afterwards right in front of the office. He was caught in between 2 sets of rails by passing trains, one train hit him and threw him under the other train, which cut his head off." "Mail 6/10/49". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Present Trustees of the Church
... - Messrs. T. Grant, S. J. Kennedy, T. S. Falconer, R. P. Somerville..., T. S. Falconer, R. P. Somerville, A. O. Clark, Treasurer ...Black and white photograph of group of men. Appears to be reproduced from a newspaper photograph.Printed below photograph, "Present Trustees of the Church - Messrs. T. Grant, S. J. Kennedy, T. S. Falconer, R. P. Somerville, A. O. Clark, Treasurer, A. J. Lang, A. J. Henman, Secretary, J. A. Williams, R. L. Lane, J. Paull, A. F. B. Long, and H. E. Watson." Written on backing sheet, "From the Jubilee History of the Ringwood Methodist Church 1929." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Horticultural Society- Show Committee 1904
... - L to R: Ecklestin, Hembrow, A. Dickson, Stan Falconer, O.J... the following names: Back Row- L to R: Ecklestin, Hembrow, A. Dickson ...Black and white photographs (3 copies), and newspaper cutting from Ringwood Mail, dated 26 November 1959.Written on back of one of the photographs: "Ringwood Horticultural Show Committee 1904 listing the following names: Back Row- L to R: Ecklestin, Hembrow, A. Dickson, Stan Falconer, O.J. Pratt, Dick Kent, H. Thatcher, T.S. Falconer. Middle Row- L to R: A. Blood. H. Wilkins, Codlin, Hon. Evans M.L.C, J. Hann, J. B. McAlpin, G. Wiggins, H. Pratt, Geo Parker. Front Row- L to R: Tortice, Sam Maggs, John Parker, Broadley. An additional annotation states that the first show was in 1897. Newspaper cutting shows copy of photograph with the heading "Ringwood Horticultural Show Committee, 1904. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Show Committee 1910
... are: Back Row- L to R: J. Parker, Hembrow, H. Thatcher, S. Maggs... of names. Those listed are: Back Row- L to R: J. Parker, Hembrow, H ...Black and white photograph of Ringwood Show Committee in 1910. ( 2 copies- 1 large and 1 smaller). Paper inserted in protective jacket is an incomplete list of names. Those listed are: Back Row- L to R: J. Parker, Hembrow, H. Thatcher, S. Maggs, A. Blood. Middle Row- L to R: Broadley, W. Falconer, ?, Forshaw, ?, Tortice, J. Hann. Front Row- L to R: J. Wiggins, J. B. McAlpin, Hon. Evans M.L.C., Eckleston, Geo Parker. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Miles Family at 'Glamorgan' October 1926
... . Rear L-R R.F. Miles, Winifred Miles & Jack, Keith Miles, C.E..., "At 'Glamorgan' October 1926. Rear L-R R.F. Miles, Winifred Miles & Jack ...Written below photograph, "At 'Glamorgan' October 1926. Rear L-R R.F. Miles, Winifred Miles & Jack, Keith Miles, C.E. Miles, 'Girlie' Miles and H.C. Barrett. Middle L-R Barbara Miles, Mrs. Martin, Dorothy Miles, E.T. Miles & Laurie, Rev. C.J.T. Martin. Front L-R Jean & June Miles, Margaret & Ken Barrett". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Group portrait - Miles Family and others - at 'Woorara' - Christmas 1914
... . Back R-L Arnold Stawell, T.H.J., Ted Daniel, Wyn Pepperd, E.T.M..., "At 'Woorara' - Christmas 1914. Back R-L Arnold Stawell, T.H.J., Ted ...Written below photograph, "At 'Woorara' - Christmas 1914. Back R-L Arnold Stawell, T.H.J., Ted Daniel, Wyn Pepperd, E.T.M., R.F.M., C.E.M., H.C.B., J.W.B., K.M.E.M., K.L.M. & Fred Daniel.Front R-L Mrs. Fred Daniel, A.T.M. and Joan, W.E.M. and Paddy". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Plaque unveiling 1980 commemorating centenary of first confectionery production Sir Macpherson Robertson
... Written on back of photograph, "Plaque unveiled by John R..., "Plaque unveiled by John R. Urquhart, 10th June, 1980 ...Written on back of photograph, "Plaque unveiled by John R. Urquhart, 10th June, 1980 to commemorate centenary of first production of confectionery by found the late Sir Macpherson Robertson. From L to R D. Robertson (son of Mr. N), E. Robertson, J.R. Urquhart, N. Robertson, F. W. Miller". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Taking photos for historical records corner Oban Rd. and Warrandyte Rd. 1973. Brian Pump on top, photo by R. Pullin"
... Warrandyte Rd. 1973. Brian Pump on top, photo by R. Pullin".... on top, photo by R. Pullin"..... 1973. Brian Pump on top, photo by R. Pullin". Taking photos ...Typed below photograph, "Taking photos for historical records corner Oban Rd. and Warrandyte Rd. 1973". Written on backing sheet, "Corner Warrandyte & Oban Rds. 1973. Brian Pump on top, photo by R. Pullin". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Church of England, Ringwood - C/r Main St. & Pratt St - before moving (undated)
... Church of England, Ringwood - C/r Main St. & Pratt St... of England, Ringwood - C/r Main St. & Pratt St. On Whitehorse Rd... photograph reads, "Church of England, Ringwood - C/r Main St. & Pratt ...Inscription on back of small photograph reads, "Church of England, Ringwood - C/r Main St. & Pratt St. On Whitehorse Rd. before moving to Ringwood St." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Wedding of Mr. F. Lord, Dandenong, Miss R. Storey, Hobart St. Ringwood (year unknown)
... Wedding of Mr. F. Lord, Dandenong, Miss R. Storey, Hobart..., Dandenong, Miss R. Storey, Hobart St. Ringwood.Photograph..., "May 14th. Mr. F. Lord, Dandenong, Miss R. Storey, Hobart St ...Written on back of photograph, "May 14th. Mr. F. Lord, Dandenong, Miss R. Storey, Hobart St. Ringwood.Photograph by The Ringwood Studio...." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975
... . Phil Randle (H. Lions), Rob Arins (R. HR Group), Richard Baxter..., "Dismantling miners cottage 1975. Phil Randle (H. Lions), Rob Arins (R ...Written on backing sheet, "Dismantling miners cottage 1975. Phil Randle (H. Lions), Rob Arins (R. HR Group), Richard Baxter (R. Apex)". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Rifle Range, Warrandyte after bushfire 1962
... near entrance to pit. R. Johnson, Peter Pullin (with stick), R.... Remains of target shed near entrance to pit. R. Johnson, Peter ...Written on back of one of the photographs, "Ringwood Rifle Range, Warrandyte after bushfire 1962. Remains of target shed near entrance to pit. R. Johnson, Peter Pullin (with stick), R. Pullin, J. Hinds". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Cricket presentation night 1958
... ' 24/4/1958". Written on back of photograph, "L to R. P... of photograph, "L to R. P. Vergers, C. Beaumont, I. Johnston, G ...Typed above newspaper clipping, "Ian Johnson at Ringwood Cricket presentation night". Written on back of clipping, "'Mail' 24/4/1958". Written on back of photograph, "L to R. P. Vergers, C. Beaumont, I. Johnston, G. Chandler". Catalogue card reads, L to R. The Mayor Cr. P. Vergers, The President Mr. Beaumont, Secretary M.C.C. and Ex-Australian Captain Mr. I. Johnston, Hon. G. L. Chandler, C.M.G. Minister for Agriculture. President of R.D.C.A. Mr. Lou Salvana". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Agricultural Show Committee outside Mechanics Institute, Ringwood - c. 1920
... members- Front Row- L to R: A.W.M. Chalmers, J.B. McAlpin, T...: Names of Show Committee members- Front Row- L to R: A.W.M ...Black and white photographs (5 copies)Written on back of photograph: Names of Show Committee members- Front Row- L to R: A.W.M. Chalmers, J.B. McAlpin, T. Hamilton, W. Everard, Jack Hann. Middle Row- L to R: Tilley, Cr H. Hughes, Taylor, J. Aird, Charlie Lang, H. Brewer, H. Wilkins, D. Broben (Head Teacher), F. Wright, F. Rowlinson, H. Pump. Back Row- L to R: White, Bessie McKinley, W. McKinley, ?, ?. Show Committee about 1919. Front lower right corner states, "Sutcliffe, Pty. Ltd. Cromwell Bldgs. 366A Bourke St. Melbourne." Back of image states the photo was taken "At Mech. Institute, RWD." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Mayoral Ball, Mayor Cr. R. Horman
... Ringwood Mayoral Ball, Mayor Cr. R. Horman...Catalogue card reads, 'Mayoral ball. Mayor Cr. R. Horman... ball. Mayor Cr. R. Horman, Town Clerk F. Dwerryhouse, Cr. & Mrs ...Catalogue card reads, 'Mayoral ball. Mayor Cr. R. Horman, Town Clerk F. Dwerryhouse, Cr. & Mrs. McLeod, Cr. B. Hubbard, Mr. Jess M.P., Mr. J. Mawson, M.L.A., Cr. Lavid, Cr. & Mrs. R.O. Spencer, Dr. & Mrs. Hewitt, Cr. & Mrs. Deuter, Rev. B. Adams. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood C.W.A. Ball, 1953
... . Bonsack, B. Skurrie, N. Parnell, P. Conlan, J. Allsop. Seated: R.... Parnell, P. Conlan, J. Allsop. Seated: R. Storey, Mrs. Pittle, Mrs ...Comment from Sue Jacques 8/2/2019: My mother was Julienne Martin, middle row, she was 17 and her Deb partner for the ball Norman Woolley, Each Deb had to hand make their own pearl coronet for the occasion.Written on back of photograph, '"Mail" 6/8/1953. Ringwood C.W.A. Ball. Presentation of 13 debs. Standing from left: E. Harris, L. Walker, N. Skurrie, B. Hegarty, D. Grant, J. Martin, S. Bonsack, B. Skurrie, N. Parnell, P. Conlan, J. Allsop. Seated: R. Storey, Mrs. Pittle, Mrs. Giles J. Hodgson. The partners were: V. Wilton, W. Miller, B. Young, J. Moore, E. Reidy, R. Ingamells, J. Wilton, N. Woolley, P. Burns, J. Orr, R. Ham, E. Beggs, R. France'. -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Lawrence, Thornton Richards & Co. Ballarat, Lawrence, E.R. Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact); 20th /21st century
... edward r lawrence...Sepia/ Brown photo of Councilor Edward (Ted).R. Lawrence... elizabeth 11 visit edward r lawrence PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE ...Councilor Edward (Ted) R.Lawrence was elected as a member of council in 1953 until 1957.He did not have a presidential term.This photo which is part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the year 1954.Sepia/ Brown photo of Councilor Edward (Ted).R. Lawrence right hand side of top row of composite photo of Councilors for thne year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11,1954.ballarat shire council 1954, queen elizabeth 11 visit, edward r lawrence -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Royal Wedding 1863, Untitled, Wedding of H.R.H Prince of Wales and H.R.H Princess Alexandra, 20th Century
... wedding h r h prince of wales... Street Learmonth goldfields medal wedding h r h prince of wales h ...A round silver metal commemorative medal. With the faces of H.R.H PRINCE OF WALES AND H.R.H. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA. The faces of H.R.H PRINCE OF WALES AND H.R.H. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA are engraved on the front of the medal, surrounded by these words above. On the back is inscribed H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES, BORN NOV.9.1841 MARRIED MARCH 10.1863 AT ST GEORGES CHAPEL WINDSOR TO H.R.H ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF DENMARK BORN DEC 1.1844, surrounded by flowers and feathers at the top.medal, wedding h r h prince of wales, h r h princess alexandra1863 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo Dowler R, Richards & Co Photos, Mr. R. Dowler.Learmonth ANA Branch No 75, "Circa 1912"
... Photo Dowler R....Mr. R. Dowler.Learmonth ANA Branch No 75....mr r dowler 1912... no 75 mr r dowler 1912 LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED ...In 1912 Mr. R.Dowler was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Photo is part of Original photo of all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 members in 1912.This black and white photo (rectangular in shape) is of Mr. R.Dowler. It is in a brown woodgrain mount with his name inscribed in white at the base.It forms part of a collection of photos showing all Learmonth ANA branch No 75 in1912 and is at the left of the third row. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, mr r dowler 1912 -
Cheese World Museum
Toilet set, bowl, R Fowler Ltd
... Fowler R...H1809 Trademark: crouched archer R Fowler Ltd Australia...R Fowler Ltd... R H1809 Trademark: crouched archer R Fowler Ltd Australia ...Used by the Percy Uebergang family of Tooram Park, Allansford. Cheeseworld museum has a photograph (P0127)of Ray Uebergang, aged approxiamately six months, sitting in this bowl. His twin Joyce is sitting in a striped bowl, also in the collection. Large white china bowl with fluted rim. The scalloped design dips down the sides and into the centre of the bowl.H1809 Trademark: crouched archer R Fowler Ltd Australiauebergang, allansford, tooram park, ablutions, toilet sets, bowls, fowler r -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Learmonth, Learmonth Tennis Team Winners 1941, 1941
... 1941. Names L-R Back row. L. Hucker (Vic, Capt.), W. McIntyre.... Winners Season 1941. Names L-R Back row. L. Hucker (Vic, Capt.), W ...Written in the Melbourne "ARGUS" newspaper on the 17th February 1941 under "COUNTRY SPORTS - TENNIS". In the B Grade contests for the Norman Grills Cup Learmonth No. 2 (E. Blain, J. Blain), W. McIntyre, L. Hucker, The Misses M. Ryan, D. Grills, J. Thomas and D. Dean d. Garibaldi. These players were all from the Learmonth and Weatherboard districts.A sepia photo on cardboard backing 12 x 9 1/2 inches. The photo itself is 7 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches in a landscape shape. There are 5 men and four women tennis players, all holding tennis rackets with a Premiership Cup at their feet.Learmonth No. 2 Country Week Tennis Team. Winners Season 1941. Names L-R Back row. L. Hucker (Vic, Capt.), W. McIntyre (Weatherboard), L. Rasdell, E. Blain. L-R Front row. Miss D. Dean (Mrs Toleman), Miss J. Thomas (Mrs Lyttle. Weatherboard), J. Blain (Capt.), Miss D. Grills (Mrs David Baird), Miss M. Ryan (Mrs Harrison. Weatherboard). Photographer - Thornton, Richards & Co, Ballarat.learmonth. tennis team, 1941, hucker, mcintyre, rasdell. blain, dean, thomas, grills, ryan -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Photograph - Catholic Church, Orbost
... On back of photo: Back row L-R Cheryl Fourter, Tony Fourter... row L-R Cheryl Fourter, Tony Fourter, Sharon Barr, Father ...This photograph is of a group of Orbost children and a Catholic Priest, Fr. Spiteri, taken in association with a ceremony of confirmation at St Josephs Catholic Church, Orbost. The building in the background is the nunnery/priest's residence in Browning Street, Orbost. This building is still in existence (2023) though now privately owned. It is located adjacent to the Catholic Church. Indicated the continuing significance of the Catholic Church in Orbost. A b/w photograph of 12 children and one man. This group of people is posted in front of tree and a two-story building in the background. The man is dressed in black with a white collar and the children have white dresses and white shirts and black trousers. Many of the girls are wearing white veils over their hair.On back of photo: Back row L-R Cheryl Fourter, Tony Fourter, Sharon Barr, Father Spiteri, Fred Jonkers, Catherine Murphy, Tom Robinson. Front row L-R Josephine McMahon, Michael Young, Louise Shanahan, John Sanna, Geoffrey Fourterst josephs catholic church, orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Photograph - Orbost Football Club 1945
... On back of photo: Orbost Football Club 1945. Back row L-R... of photo: Orbost Football Club 1945. Back row L-R Artie Young ...This photograph was taken in 1945, as WW2 was ending. It shows Orbost men who are members of the Orbost Football Club, their Club trainer, and Club President. Football has always been a strong and well-supported sport in the Orbost district, with two teams in Orbost, another at Newmerella and outlying localities. These days (2023), there is only one club still existing in Orbost with a clubhouse and football field at Lochiel Park.Evidence of Orbost Football Club, 1945A b/w photograph of a group of 20 men wearing jumpers with a logo OFC and two other men in suits. This is a posed photograph with men at the back standing, and men at the front kneeling. It has been taken on a sportsfield. On back of photo: Orbost Football Club 1945. Back row L-R Artie Young (trainer), Alex McDonald, Mac Lock, Rick Railey, Tom Wehner, Bill Murphy, Clarrie Stevens, Ray Smith, Alan Hammond, -------------, Clyde Lynn, Maurice Marshall, John Stoddard (President) Front row L-R ----------------, ----------------, Reg Kettyle, Ray Cooney, George Watson, --------------, Sam Lynn, Jim Lynn, ...Parsonssport, football, orbost football club -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Rangefinder, E R Watts & Sons, 1930-1945
... E R Watts & Sons...E. R. Watts and Son, makers of theodolites and other...) made by E. R. Watts & Son....E R Watts & Sons... Warrnambool great-ocean-road E. R. Watts and Son, makers ...E. R. Watts and Son, makers of theodolites and other surveying instruments, of 123 Camberwell Road, London. The company was established in 1856 by Edwin Watts at twenty-three he had saved £100 from his earnings to start the business with his staff consisting of one boy and later Alexander Clarkson as an apprentice with the workshop a small room over a Bemondsey stable. Watts' first order was from Negretti and Zambra for a mining dial Alexander Clarkson In the early days the firm worked mainly on marine compasses. Edwin Watts would go down to the Docks to adjust the compasses once they had been installed on the ships. In May 1873 the business moved to larger premises a house with a garden. The workshop was also the home of Mr and Mrs Watts and their five sons and three daughters. By now there were fifteen to twenty men employed by the firm. The company were commissioned to supply the Theodolites and Levels for the construction to the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1881. Towards the end of the century, the firm began to make heliographs continuing to produce them for the government until just before the Second World War when by agreement assigned their manufacture to another firm. 1904 The first dividing engine was completed by George William Watts. It was so remarkable an instrument at the time and for years afterwards, In 1907 Arthur Ames went to Canada and started an organisation in Winnipeg in 1909 this became a separate company called E. R. Watts and Son Ltd. of Ottawa. This firm developed considerably and was eventually with the co-operation of three other instrument companies (Cambridge Instrument Co, Ross, and Negretti and Zambra), were reconstituted as ”Instruments Ltd” of Ottawa and Toronto. During the next ten years, the firm expanded greatly to include glass grinding, leather work, dividing and engraving, testing, adjusting and packing. This expansion was continued during the First World War when workshops were completed and the machinery installed and running within eleven weeks from the start of construction. During the war, a Sergeant Coles, among the rats, lice and mud of the trenches, fitted various bits of scrap into his cocoa tin and made the first Flash Spotter for plotting the positions of enemy guns. Coles was rushed home to the firm's factory where he and George William Watts designed a spotter not made out of a cocoa tin and as a result, the Watts Vertical Force Variometer was developed during WWI. Other Watts instruments made in the First World War included the Light Mountain Theodolites which were taken on Mt Everest expeditions. In 1919 ER Watts and Sons was incorporated as a limited company and in 1939 G. A. Whipple joined the Board of Directors. Shortly afterwards, Frank Charles Watts died having been Chairman of the firm for over 37 years and seen it through the First World War with all its expansions and difficulties. He was succeeded by his brother George William Watts with the vacant post of Managing Director being filled by G. A. Whipple. During the Second World War, the company expanded further and the number of employees rose to well over 1,300. In 1946 Watts acquired 78% of Adam Hilger and the microscope maker James Swift and Son Who were Manufacturers of Theodolites, Levels, Alidades, Meteorological Instruments, Variometers, and many other types of scientific instruments Then in 1948 the company amalgamated with Adam Hilger as Hilger and Watts which was then incorporated as a public company.Naval Rangefinder with a vertical wooden handle, and an arrangement of optical lenses. Three reversible brass inserts calibrated on both sides in yards, correspond to various base heights, (20 and 25 feet, 30 and 35 feet and 40 and 50 feet). They are fitted along the axis of the instrument. When the scale for the appropriate base height is selected and inserted, the carriage can be slid for coincidence and the distance read at the index mark on the sliding carriage.inscribed "Rangefinder Cotton Type Mk II" Calibrated scale up to 5000 yds (50 ft), 5000 yds (35 ft), 4000 yds (25 ft) made by E. R. Watts & Son.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, rangefinder, cotton type, e r watts & sons, naval range finder, marine equipment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Bottle, circa 1892
... and Co USA Pat Jan 5 1892" (on the bottom) used by "R F Kennedy... into glass on bottom of bottle. "R F KENNEDY / CHEMIST..." impressed into glass on bottom of bottle. "R F KENNEDY / CHEMIST ...Medicine bottle, glass originally with glass stopper (stopper missing), now with cork stopper. Bottle made by "W T and Co USA Pat Jan 5 1892" (on the bottom) used by "R F Kennedy, Chemist, Warrnambool" (onside with Lighthouse). Used by unknown person to store and preserve lead shot in oil. "W T & CO / 2 / U.S.A. / PAT JAN 5, 1892" impressed into glass on bottom of bottle. "R F KENNEDY / CHEMIST / WARRNAMBOOL" impressed on front of bottle. Impressed on the left side of the Chemist details, the height of the total lettering is an Image within a circle, showing a lighthouse with the sea in the background. On the sea are two ships, one either side of the lighthouse.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, glass bottle, medicine bottle, pharmacy, w t & co., rf kennedy warrnambool