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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Religious Book, The Book of Common Prayer, 20th century
This book was part of the original furnishings of the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centr4es in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This book is significant through its association with the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen Church in Williamstown, Melbourne, established in 1857. The items in our collection from the Missions to Seamen in Williamstown, Victoria, have historical and social significance. They show that people of the 1800s and 1900s cared about the seafarers’ religious, moral, and social welfare, no matter what the religion, social status or nationality. It had its origins in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The first Australian branch was started in 1856 by the Rev. Kerr Johnston, a Church of England clergyman, and operated from a hulk moored in Hobson’s Bay; later the Mission occupied buildings in Williamstown and Port Melbourne. The Book of Common Prayer. Small book, dark fabric hardcovers, both embossed design on cover incorporating a cross. Owner's name written in black ink inside the cover, also four brown stamps of a cross inside cover. Titled "The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and other Rules and Ceremonies of the CHURCH according to the use of The Church of England". Printed in Great Britain. Book has 730 numbered pages. Inscribed with a signature inside the front cover as well as brown stamps of images of a cross.. This is one of the original items in our St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection.Written in black script inside the front cover "Anne Ambrose". Stamps of a cross symbol, brown ink, on the covers and some of the pages throughout the book. Inside front cover, in pencil, "602" "CH 34" Inside the back cover in blue pen are the numbers "271 / 291 / 24"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, prayer book, the book of common prayer, church of england prayer book, anne ambrose, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, flying angel club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, My Memories of George Skewes, 1999
Memories of George Skewes by Ted Arrowsmith who knew him over a period of 45 years, and a letter from George's son, Eric outlining his father's history from 1897 - 1989. This history is in the Archives of both Christ Church, Mitcham and Nunawading Historical Society. With photo of George and Beryl Skewes.skewes, clarence george, arrowsmith, ted, toc h mitcham branch, clayton, 'tubby', rev, christ church, anglican church, mitcham, nunawading historical society, state rivers and water supply commission, keage, beryl colville, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, skewes, eric william, skewes, coryl isobel, skewes, luke, skewes, beryl -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pioneer Walk -- 3 Photos
Three colour photos of Pioneer Walk located between Main & Church Streets Stawell, photos taken in November 1992. One photo is of Big Hill and the other two of people and scenes and mining in Stawell.Three colour photos of collages decorating a walkway. The scenes are of people, building and landscapes. Copies also found in Album 4, p.49-50.151 Stawell History Mural, eft panel. Nov. 1992 151 Stawell Mural in Pioneer Walk Nov/92 151.1 Stawell Mural, center section Big Hill view. Nov.1992stawell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Celestina Sagazio, St Helena, Greensborough [St Katherine's Church], 1992
Taken from "A History of cemeteries' this outline of St Katherine's Church St Helena and the cemetery in its grounds. 4 pages, text and black and white image. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, St Helena Cemetery, 1997
The history and significance of St Helena Cemetery is covered in this National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Classification Report.10 pages, text only. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery, national trust of australia (victoria) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, [St Katherine's Church, St Helena], 1980s
... A short history of St Katherine's Church and cemetery, St...A short history of St Katherine's Church and cemetery, St ...A short history of St Katherine's Church and cemetery, St Helena.2 pages, text only. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, 'To me Eltham is Withers country', and, Church at St Helena, 1990s
... . A second article outlines the history of the Church..... A second article outlines the history of the Church. st katherines ...A short article about painter Walter Withers and his connection with Eltham. Withers is buried at St Helena Cemetery. A second article outlines the history of the Church.1 page, text and black and white image. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery, walter withers -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Hutchinson, John, Reminiscences of St. John's Home for Boys
A history of the St John's Home for Boys with contributions from the children and staff. Includes many black and white photographs.canterbury, balwyn road, st johns home for boys and girls, childrens services, child care, anglican church, anglicare victoria, hutchinson> john, dann> robert> archbishop, thornton> eric> rev., molloy> neale> canon, eyers> laurence> father, shrublands -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, St Andrews Primary School Council, St Andrews: A Village Built on Gold : the history to present day of St Andrews and District compiled by St Andrews Primary School Council, 1998
This history of the Victorian town of St. Andrews (formerly Queenstown) and its surroundings was written to celebrate the 140th anniversary of St Andrews Primary School. Describes the displacement of the Aboriginal inhabitants of the area, European settlement and the Gold Rushes and the Caledonia diggings. Discusses establishment of the school, church and cemetery and various other notable events. The school in 1998 and speculations on the future by primary school pupils. Contents: Introduction The First People Mining- What a rush! The School The Church Queenstown Cemetery The Hotels The Police Paddocks The Families Queenstown in the early twentieth century The Queenstown Bush Fire Brigade The 1st Queenstown Scout troop Queenstown, the 1940s and 1950s The Characters Odds and Sods St Andrews - The Present Times The Future St Andres Primary School in 1998This book is significant in that it documents the history of the St Andrews community from the indigenous presence through its foundation during the Victorian Gold Rush through to local bushfires and predictions of the future by local primary schools students in 1998. It remains the only significant secondary source publication written specifically on this rural community.158 p. : ill., ports ISBN 0646353756st andrews, queenstown -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, St Andrews Primary School Council, St Andrews: A Village Built on Gold : the history to present day of St Andrews and District compiled by St Andrews Primary School Council, 2008
This history of the Victorian town of St. Andrews (formerly Queenstown) and its surroundings was written to celebrate the 140th anniversary of St Andrews Primary School. Describes the displacement of the Aboriginal inhabitants of the area, European settlement and the Gold Rushes and the Caledonia diggings. Discusses establishment of the school, church and cemetery and various other notable events. The school in 1998 and speculations on the future by primary school pupils. Contents: Introduction The First People Mining- What a rush! The School The Church Queenstown Cemetery The Hotels The Police Paddocks The Families Queenstown in the early twentieth century The Queenstown Bush Fire Brigade The 1st Queenstown Scout troop Queenstown, the 1940s and 1950s The Characters Odds and Sods St Andrews - The Present Times The Future St Andres Primary School in 1998This book is significant in that it documents the history of the St Andrews community from the indigenous presence through its foundation during the Victorian Gold Rush through to local bushfires and predictions of the future by local primary schools students in 1998. It remains the only significant secondary source publication written specifically on this rural community.Reprint edition with index 158 p. : ill., ports ; indexEx Eltham College copy Bendigo bank donation label inside cover Title page with stampings for D.D. Davey Senior Library Rear page date due slip st andrews, queenstown -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical chart, Beale Family - Anthony Beale, 03/11/1790o
Family history of Anthony Beale, pioneer of the St Helena area of Greensborough.The St Helena area was named after the island on which Anthony Beale was born. St Katherine's Church was named for his wife Katherine Rose.2 x A4 pages printed from Internet. www.ozgenonline.com/~mytwigs/beale_general.html anthony beale, st helena, st katherines church, beale family, family trees -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Kenneth Eric Eckersall, Eltham inhabitants : for most, the serious part : church in community 1850-2000 / Kenneth Eric Eckersall, 2000
ArtStreams: Arts in Banyule, Darebin, Manningham, Nillumbik, Whittlesea & Yarra Vol. 5 No. 6 Summer Issue, 2000 Book Review "Ken Eckersall has been a member of the Eltham community for 40 years. He has been a member of the Methodist / Uniting Church for all of his 66 years. Having moved from being a compositer in the printing trade to a teacher and lecturer, in his retirement he has become an historian. Eltham Inhabitants is ostensibly a history of the Eltham Uniting Church, written to celebrate its 150th anniversary. The book is considerably broader than the commission suggests. This is hinted at in Eckersalls reference to the Eltham Wesleyan/Methodist/Uniting Church. Eckersall writes on the history and philosophy of the church from its beginnings in the 18th century to the present and places it in the context of the sociology and history of the period. Recognising the nexus between church and community, the author has in large part written a history of the Eltham community including the churches of other denomination(s). There are very few artists, academics or other interesting characters from the district who don't get a mention. Despite a plethora of information about the church, Eltham Inhabitants is a fund of historical information on many other fronts."Paperback; viii, 175 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. 2 copieseltham, churches, uniting church, eltham uniting church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Genealogical document, Robyn M. Marsh, A timeline taken from a profile of Anthony Beale, 01/02/1981
Family history timeline of Anthony Beale and his family, pioneers of the St Helena area of Greensborough.The St Helena area was named after the island on which Anthony Beale was born and worked. St Katherine's Church was named for his wife Katherine Rose.6 pages, text only, timeline (copy) anthony beale, st helena, st katherines church, beale family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Genealogical document, Beale of St Helena, 1980s
Family history chart of Anthony Beale and his family, pioneers of the St Helena area of Greensborough.The St Helena area was named after the island on which Anthony Beale was born and worked. St Katherine's Church was named for his wife Katherine Rose.4 pages, text only, genealogical chart (copy) anthony beale, st helena, st katherines church, beale family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Anthony Beale and family, 1980s
Short family history of Anthony Beale, pioneer of the St Helena area of Greensborough.The St Helena area was named after the island on which Anthony Beale was born. St Katherine's Church was named for his wife Katherine Rose.1 page, text only (copy) anthony beale, st helena, st katherines church, beale family -
Clunes Museum
Work on paper - PAMPHLET, 10/01/2001
... INTO THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA IN 1975. LOCAL HISTORY RELIGION ...BIBLE CHRISTIAN BACKGROUND COMPILED BY TRAVIS McHARG. THE BIBLE CHRISTINANS WERE A MINOR METHODIST CHURCH, PRIOR TO THE AUSTRALIAN UNION OF AUSTRALASIAN METHODIST CHURCH SINCE SUBSUMED INTO THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA IN 1975.PHOTOCOPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - CLUNES.A FEW NOTES ON THE EARLY YEARS.local history, religion, christian, churches, christian -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
... HISTORY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES OF CLUNES & COGHILLS CREEK... CONSTRUCTION. COPY OF OUTLINE HISTORY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES ...EARLY PHOTO SHOWS STEEPLE UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1910 LATER PHOTO STEEPLE COMPLETED -19224 x COPIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF OLD AND NEW COGHILLS CREEK PRESBYTRIAN CHURCHES. NEW CHURCH UNDER CONSTRUCTION. COPY OF OUTLINE HISTORY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES OF CLUNES & COGHILLS CREEK. COPY OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING OF NEW CHURCH.local history, photographys & documents, churches, presbyterian. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Booklet - A History of Yackandandah School, A History of Yackandandah School 1855- 1972
The Yackandandah and District Historical Society decided to write up a history of the school which had begun as a Church of England School from 1855 to 1872 before the commencement of the current primary school. The early history of the school is relevant to the Kiewa Valley as it was the closest school at the time.and existed before "Education is to be secular, compulsory until the age of 15, free in basic subjects" The Roper family pages 22, 29, 30 Small booklet with 39 pages held by two staples. The cardboard cover is light green with the dates in dark green and the title and authors in red. No pictures. No contents or index.'C. Roper' written in blue ink on the front cover.yackandandah school, education -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, St Margaret's Anglican Church, Eltham, 1999
... history of the Church of England in Eltham, including references... history of the Church of England in Eltham, including references ...Photocopy of page headed "order of programme" with historical information Photocopy of article "St Margaret's C of E, 95 years" from "The News" 14th December 1956 Photocopy of article "The oldest shire church" from" and "Eltham in old days" by Sarah Dawson both from 100 years of News Special edition August 27, 1997 page 30 Typed recollections from Peter Bassett-Smith, 2001 Invitation, flyer and booklet: Celebration of 150 years for gathered community of St Margaret's 1861-2011 (26 February 2012). Service booklet 10 pages from an unsourced book about the early history of the Church of England in Eltham, including references to the denominational school, naming of the district, church, Henry Dendy, site, W.B. Andrew, building committee, laying of foundation stone, building, opening and dedication, list of vicars to 1960. Other documentsHG Booklet 39 and 190harry gilham collection, st margaret's anglican church, norm williams, peter bassett-smith, doney, organ -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Steeped in History, 13/05/1998
This is an article on the 140th Anniversary celebrations of St Katherine's chapel on 17/05/1998.The original chapel was built by Major Anthony Beale an early pioneer of the Greensborough district.A black and white news article featuring 2 photographs.Pencil written on top right corner.st katherine's anglican church, major anthony beale, st helena, anniversaries, jock ryan -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Elsternwick
... church. Also mentioned, residence’s concern and complains about... church. Also mentioned, residence’s concern and complains about ...5 Articles about the building which used to be Third Church of Christ, Scientist Elsternwick. The first one is an article from leader newspaper dated 27 July 2010 discussing the plan to convert former Christian Science Church and latterly Buddhist organisation into apartments. The second article is from Leader Newspaper dated 10 August 2010, commenting on disruptions that might occur with redevelopment. Third article is from Caulfield Leader, 07/09/2010. The article is on continuing discussion on proposed plans for the building which previously was a historic church. Also mentioned, residence’s concern and complains about the plan. The fourth article from Caulfield/ Port Phillip Leader, 24/05/2011, mainly talks about similar development at 221 -229 Glen Huntly Road. It also touches the subject of 233 – 147 Glen Huntly Road and 12 – 14 Ripon Grove as well. It is written that VCAT allowed the development of 10 storey building after overturning council decision. The fifth article is from Melbourne Bayside Weekly, 28/03/2012. It talks about the history of The Church of Christ, Scientist and about the old church building that still stands.ripon grove, gordon street, contour consultant, glen eira, historic sites, buddhist clubs and associations, elsternwick, glen huntly road, church, wait peter, wright kristen, kate ms, sinclair street, soka gakkaii, local government, local officials and employees, mc combie street, david street, ward camden, holden lars., connellan rose, connellan cathlea, connellan marilyn, third church of christ scientist elsternwick, heritage victoria, victorian civil and administration tribunal, eddy mary baker, clifton andrew, sammon jason, di paolo lucy, robinson andrew, ling jenny, church of christ scientist -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Apostle, 1979
A newsletter called The Apostle outlining the history of St. Thomas The Apostle Parish, Blackburn.non-fictionA newsletter called The Apostle outlining the history of St. Thomas The Apostle Parish, Blackburn.st. thomas the apostle catholic church blackburn, st. thomas the apostle primary school -
Clunes Museum
Book, THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY 146 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, THE HOLY BIBLE YOL.11. - 1. SAMUEL TO JOB
... COMMAND. local history book religion churches st-pauls anglican ...TRANSLATED CHRISTIAN BIBLE - ONE BOOK IN A SERIESBROWN COVER WITH IMPRINTED DETAIL ON EDGES OF THE FRONT AND BACK COVER PAGES 531-1026 non-fictionTRANSLATED CHRISTIAN BIBLE - ONE BOOK IN A SERIES local history, book, religion, churches, st-pauls anglican -
Clunes Museum
Book, JAS TRUSCOTT $ SONS. SUFFOCK LANE, LONDON, 5 YEAR'S COURSE OF BIBLE AND PRAYER BOOK TEACHING: LESSONS FOR THE FIFTH YEAR
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTIONS AT FIFTH YEAR LEVEL ANGLICAN CHURCH ISSUED IN THE 1900'SBROWN COVER BLACK INK DECORATION ON THE FRONT COVER, GOLD PRINTED LETTERING.198 PAGESnon-fictionRELIGIOUS INSTRUCTIONS AT FIFTH YEAR LEVEL ANGLICAN CHURCH ISSUED IN THE 1900'Slocal history, book, religion, hudson laura -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Purse, c. 1855
This small purse belonged to David and Alice Ellis, a young couple married in Dublin in 1855. It has been handed down in the Ellis family until it was donated, together with other personal effects, in 2004 by David and Alice’s granddaughter, daughter of David Ellis Junior. On 6th October 1855 newlyweds David and Alice Ellis set sail for Australia in the brand new Schomberg, considered the most perfect clipper ship. She was built as an emigrant ship in Aberdeen and set sail from Liverpool on her maiden voyage, bound for Melbourne, Australia. She was loaded with 430 passengers plus cargo that included iron rails and equipment intended for building the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. On 27th December 1855, only one day from her Melbourne destination, the Schomberg was grounded on a sand-spit on the Victorian coast near Peterborough. The passengers and crew were all safely rescued by a passing small steamer, the SS Queen, which traded between Melbourne and Warrnambool, and taken to Melbourne. The passengers had been told, when leaving the sinking Schomberg, that all they could take with them was a small basket or handbag. A newspaper article later mentioned that one of the things Alice made space for in her basket was her Bible. (It is unclear whether Alice took any possessions with her onto the SS Queen, but a note accompanying the donation of the Bible and basket states that the items were “left on deck and salvaged as Schomberg went down”.) Another steamer was despatched from Melbourne to retrieve the passengers’ luggage from the Schomberg and Alice was reunited with all of her boxes of belongings. Other steamers helped unload the cargo until the change in weather made it too difficult. Although the Schomberg was wrecked there were no lives lost. At that time David was 23 years old (born in Wales, 1832) and his new bride Alice was 26 (born in Dublin, 1829). They had been given letters of introduction to people in Tasmania so they travelled there from Melbourne. However the couple only stayed on that island for about a year before they returned to the Western District of Victoria. David worked for Mr Neil Black as a gardener for a while then, when the land in the area was made available by the Victorian government, David and Alice claimed a selection of land on Noorat Road in the Terang district. They settled there for the remainder of their lives, expanding their property “Allambah” as opportunities arose. A document accompanying the donation lists the names of six children; William, Grace (c. 1859-1946), Thomas (c. 1866 – 1939), David (c. 1962 – 1953), James and Victor. David died on 13th April 1911, aged 79, at their property. Alice passed away the following year, November 1912, aged 83. Alice’s obituary described her as “a very homely, kindly-natured woman, who was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends; and she was also a firm adherent of the Presbyterian Church”. At the time of Alice’s death she left behind three sons and one daughter. Her daughter Grace Ellis was also a very active member of the Terang Presbyterian Church and a member of the PWMU (Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union). She was also involved in the Red Cross and other charities. Grace passed away in 1946, aged 87. David and Alice Ellis were amongst the very earlies pioneers of the Terang district of Western Victoria. Their donated possessions are a sample of the personal effects of emigrants to Australia. The donated items are a sample of the personal goods carried aboard a significant migrant ship in 1855. They are also significant for their association with the Schomberg. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck, The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Purse, leather, rectangular shape with metal frame and catch. Purse was amongst the possessions of David and Alice Ellis, passengers on the Schomberg when wrecked in 1855.schomberg, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwrecked artefact, warrnambool, shipwreck, purse, leather purse, personal effects, 1855 shipwreck, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, david ellis, alice ellis, allambah terang, dublin emigrants, terang presbyterian church, western district victoria -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Basket, c. 1855
This small cane basket belonged to David and Alice Ellis, a young couple married in Dublin in 1855. It has been handed down in the Ellis family until it was donated, together with other personal effects, in 2004 by David and Alice’s granddaughter, daughter of David Ellis Junior. On 6th October 1855 newlyweds David and Alice Ellis set sail for Australia in the brand new Schomberg, considered the most perfect clipper ship. She was built as an emigrant ship in Aberdeen and set sail from Liverpool on her maiden voyage, bound for Melbourne, Australia. She was loaded with 430 passengers plus cargo that included iron rails and equipment intended for building the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. On 27th December 1855, only one day from her Melbourne destination, the Schomberg was grounded on a sand-spit on the Victorian coast near Peterborough. The passengers and crew were all safely rescued by a passing small steamer, the SS Queen, which traded between Melbourne and Warrnambool, and taken to Melbourne. The passengers had been told, when leaving the sinking Schomberg, that all they could take with them was a small basket or handbag. A newspaper article later mentioned that one of the things Alice made space for in her basket was her Bible. (It is unclear whether Alice took any possessions with her onto the SS Queen, but a note accompanying the donation of the Bible and basket states that the items were “left on deck and salvaged as Schomberg went down”.) Another steamer was despatched from Melbourne to retrieve the passengers’ luggage from the Schomberg and Alice was reunited with all of her boxes of belongings. Other steamers helped unload the cargo until the change in weather made it too difficult. Although the Schomberg was wrecked there were no lives lost. At that time David was 23 years old (born in Wales, 1832) and his new bride Alice was 26 (born in Dublin, 1829). They had been given letters of introduction to people in Tasmania so they travelled there from Melbourne. However the couple only stayed on that island for about a year before they returned to the Western District of Victoria. David worked for Mr Neil Black as a gardener for a while then, when the land in the area was made available by the Victorian government, David and Alice claimed a selection of land on Noorat Road in the Terang district. They settled there for the remainder of their lives, expanding their property “Allambah” as opportunities arose. A document accompanying the donation lists the names of six children; William, Grace (c. 1859-1946), Thomas (c. 1866 – 1939), David (c. 1962 – 1953), James and Victor. David died on 13th April 1911, aged 79, at their property. Alice passed away the following year, November 1912, aged 83. Alice’s obituary described her as “a very homely, kindly-natured woman, who was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends; and she was also a firm adherent of the Presbyterian Church”. At the time of Alice’s death she left behind three sons and one daughter. Her daughter Grace Ellis was also a very active member of the Terang Presbyterian Church and a member of the PWMU (Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union). She was also involved in the Red Cross and other charities. Grace passed away in 1946, aged 87. David and Alice Ellis were amongst the very earlies pioneers of the Terang district of Western Victoria. Their donated possessions are a sample of the personal effects of emigrants to Australia. The donated items are a sample of the personal goods carried aboard a significant migrant ship in 1855. They are also significant for their association with the Schomberg. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck, The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Small rectangular cane basket with timber base, firm carry handle across width. Basket is covered with brown fabric. The inside of the basked and the handle are covered with embossed orange fabric, and a rosette of the same orange fabric is at the base of each end of the handle. Basket was amongst the possessions of David and Alice Ellis, passengers on the Schomberg when wrecked in 1855.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, schomberg ship, 1855 shipwreck, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, david ellis, alice ellis, allambah terang, dublin emigrants, terang presbyterian church, western district victoria, cane basket, schomberg basket -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Fielding, 1955-1957
... requesting information pertaining to the history of St Katerine's... requesting information pertaining to the history of St Katerine's ...Folder Contents 1. Newspaper clippings: Death and Funeral notices; Thomas Edmund Fielding, Publication unknown, Nov. 1957 2. Letter: L. C. Yandell to Thomas Fielding, 21 September 1955 requesting information pertaining to the history of St Katerine's Church, St Helena and Rose ChapelFolder of information on Fielding family of Researchdeath notice, funeral notice, thomas edmund fielding, tom fielding collection, jim beale, l.c. yandell, mrs mclennan, robert wingrove, rose chapel, st katherine's church -
Clunes Museum
Artwork, other - PAINTING, Karolina Artist, Untitled, Unknown
This artwork was gifted to Catherine Jenkins (the donor) by KarolinaKAROLINA ARTISTPainting depicts a montage of the elements of Clunes history, including Chinese people, a coach, gold mine, water fountain, church and nature. Painted on art board, unframedNILkarolina artist, clunes history -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Ford Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, 8 Kars Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits