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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, The Courier Ballarat
The newspaper cutting shows the nature of the track removal in Lydiard St North, Ballarat following closure of the SEC operated tramway system. Cutting not dated. Date based on an Tender advert on the rear, July 1972.Demonstrates the method of track removal, most likely by the Country Roads Board July 1972 Cutting from The Courier, Ballarat.Newspaper cutting - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, Lydiard St North. track removal, lydiard st north, ballarat, tramways -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour print, Sojourn at Tatura Research Station, 1960
Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p96 with the caption, "Sojourns provided students with the opportunity to broaden their experience: here they are examining furrow irrigation, probably at Tatura Research Station, 1960." Note by T.H. Kneen 8 July 1992, "It is worth noting that the sojourns at Mildura & Tatura were incorporated into the training programme to utilize the Department of Agriculture resources at these centres. The College was also expected to use the resources of the Scoresby H.R.S. The sojourns at M & T were initially of 2 weeks duration. The purpose of the the sojourns was to strengthen the fruit (and vegetable) industry components of the new Diploma course established 1958."Colour photograph. Sojourn at Tatura Research Station. 4 students walking through an orchard examining furrow irrigation.On reverse, "Kodak Colour Print June 1960."green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, sojourns, students, tatura research station, diploma, department of agriculture, student outside class, furrow irrigation -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, The Centenary of the Church of Holy Trinity Stawell, 1972
A Short History of the Church of the Holy Trinity Stawell. compiled for the Centenary 1972White Card cover with blue print, photo in lower half.The Centenary of the church of the Holy Trinity Stawell May 26, 1872 -May 28, 1972 "O how amiable are Thy dwellings. Thou Lord of Hosts" Psalm 84stawell religion -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newsletter, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Information for Members and Interested parties", 1972
Set of 9 documents printed for distribution to BTPS members as news. All printed by the Gestetner duplication process. Consolidated from other items or holdings from donations into a single year set of newsletters. All produced during 1972. .1 - Information Newssheet January 1972 .2 - Information for Members and Interested parties - February 1972 .3 - ditto March 1972 .4 - Disposal List for Ballarat Tramcars - April 1972 .5 - Information for Members and Interested parties - April - May 1972 .6 - ditto June - July 1972 .7 - ditto September 1972 .8 - ditto November 1972 .9 - ditto November 1972 All documents scanned as pdf images.museums btps, closure, tmsv, publicity -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, The Age, Governor Take the Reins, 1960
Newspaper articles about the Christmas Party held at Government House in 1960. One is from The Age on 12 December 1960 and two from The Herald on the same day. Melbourne Legacy would hold Christmas parties for junior Legatees at Government House for many years due to the Governor of Victoria being patron of Legacy. Two photos show the Governor Sir Dallas Brooks the reins of a miniature mail coach drawn by two small ponies. Sitting with the Governor is 10 year old Sandra Fitzpatrick of Moe. Children would come from all over Victoria. Two other photos show archery with the Kew City Bowman providing instruction of archery to the children. Judith Berry was instructing Ken Barberis 8 years old. Also a photo is of Mickey Hodder, 11, of Lower Templestowe and Ivy Murray, 5, of Box Hill. The articles were cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of relationship of Legacy with the Governor of Victoria and the parties that Legacy provided for the children in their care.Newspaper article of the Government House Christmas Party in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book.junior legatees, junior legatee outing, christmas, government house party -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Wal Jack, 26/12/1960 12:00:00 AM
Ballarat tram No. 41 at Victoria St. terminus, 26-12-1960. Tram has been painted with small white strip under drivers windows prior to putting lights on. Has large triangles on front. Showing Gardens via Sturt St. West on destination. Has Penfolds Sherry Ad.'SEC Ballarat No. 41, Victoria St. terminus, 26-12-1960' in blue ink and 'W.Jack' stamped on.tramways, trams, ballarat, victoria st., tram 41 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Manual - Folder, loose leaf, User Handbook for Station Radio C13/User Handbook for Wireless Set B47, Nov 1960, Mar 1957
The C13/B47 radio combination was used in the unit's vehicles in the 1960's.Used by the RegimentPhotocopy reproduction of the user handbooks for RS C13 and WS B47, detailing a general description, operation, and user servicing of both sets enclosed in a loose leaf folder. WO Code No 12289 Station Radio C13 November 1960 WO Code No 11791 Wireless Set B47 March 1957radio, handbook, c13, b47 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Tally Ho Boys Home, 1972
Three papers on History of Boys Training Farm, Highbury Road, Tally Ho3 papers on History of Boys Training Farm, Highbury Road, Tally Ho, commenced in 1903 by Rev. and Mrs George Cole. The story covers the period from 1903-1930. The farm was built on land bought from Abel Hoadley for 1,000 Pounds near the corner of Springvale Road in Boundary Road (now Highbury Road). 2 letters (16/7/1972 & 28/5/1972) to Nancy Leach from E. Hinneberg, Assistant Superintendent, Tally Ho, about his association with Tally Ho.Three papers on History of Boys Training Farm, Highbury Road, Tally Hoyouth services, tally ho boys home, cole, george, rev., cole, mrs, hoadley, abel, boundary road burwood east, highbury road, burwood east, springvale road, burwood east, leach, nancy, hinneberg, ernest. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Norman Penrose collection: Eaglehawk Dahlia and arts festival
The first Dahlia and Arts Festival was officially opened on 25th March 1972 by Sir Rohan Delacombe.A flyer advertising the Eaglehawk Dahlia and arts festival on the 23rd March - 4th April 1972. A small booklet (12 pages) describing the activities taken place, the booklet has a blue cover with a tram on it titled "Destination!! Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival March 25th to April 4th, 1972". eaglehawk, eaglehawk dahlia and arts festival -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, The Age, Firewood for the winter, 1960
A newspaper article about Legacy delivering firewood to 130 families in The Age on 21 March 1960. The article calls it 'Operation Wood Lift' but it was normally known as Operation Firewood. The widow was Mrs E Angus of Richmond. Operation Firewood provided help to widows and families by supplying and stacking firewood for the winter. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of Legacy helping widows by supplying and stacking firewood. When open fires were the main source of heating, a load of firewood and help moving it, would have been very important to the widows.Newspaper article of Legacy delivering firewood to families in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book .operation firewood, widows -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, Letter/s, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), Form - BTPS Co-Op appeal, Feb. 1972
A letter or memo to members of the BTPS reminding them that the BTPS Co-Operative was seeking funds, refers to a previous application form sent out. Gives details of minimum share holdings, funding arrangements and where the application should be sent to. Printed on foolscap paper using a stencil, folded into four and has two punch holes on the left side. Has been dated with a green ink date hand stamp "18 Feb. 1972" in top right hand corner."18 FEB 1972" in top right hand corner - green ink from hand date stamp.trams, tramways, btps, btps co-operative, appeals, fund raising -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, The Age newspaper, Linden, 14/04/1973
Built 1870, photograph taken 1972, image of carpeted entrance hallway leading to stairway when being used as an office.Unmounted black and white photograph in good conditionLinden, 14-4-1972. Age photo Y7058/9 ABC' -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1970s
Rev. Dr Andrew Melville McMaster, B.A., B.D., was born in 1922 at Mataura, New Zealand, where his father was the Presbyterian minister. The McMaster family came to Victoria in 1924. Rev A. M. McMaster entered the University of Melbourne in 1941, and after graduating Bachelor of Arts, studied at Ormond College, obtaining his Bachelor of Divinity in 1947. In 1947 he married Jean Langdon Buller, and in 1948 he was ordained and inducted into the Presbyterian Charge of Newtown, Tasmania. In 1951 he was called to Oatlands, Tasmania, where he served until 1956. From 1950 - 1952 he was Moderator of the Tasmanian Assembly. He was called to Swann Hill in 1956 and Croydon in 1962. From 1970 - 1972 he undertook post graduate studies at the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. He was awarded a Doctorate of the Ministry in 1972. In December 1972 he was called to Kew Presbyterian Church. He was called to Noble Park in 1979 and to Wesley Church Shepparton in 1981. Hi retired in 1988 and died on 5th September 2009. B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. Andrew Melville McMaster dressed in an academic gown, mounted on cream card.Rev Dr A. Melville McMaster B.A., B.D. 1972 - andrew melvill mcmaster, presbyterian, minister, new zealand, ormond college, moderator, kew, mccormick theological seminary -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Myoora, 405 Alma Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.Myoora - Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H0490 Citation for Myoora https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/275 (as at 6/10/2020) Myoora, 405 Alma Road, North Caulfield, was designed by Reed, Henderson & Smart and can be attributed to Anketell Henderson. It was built in 1886 and 1887 for Thomas Christian, who had founded the fabled gold mine, the Day Dawn at Charters Towers. He never occupied the house although his widow lived there for some time. The house was subdivided into three and later six flats. Myoora was one of many large mansions on broad acres with gardens in Caulfield. Perhaps the grandest was Labassa. The mansions date from the 1850s through to the late 1890s. The siting of Myoora on a ridge influenced its planning and composition. A central hall and corridor along the ridge is entered from the centre of the more formal north facade. The entrance is marked by an elaborately detailed tower. A stair turret provides a second accent. The western end of the building is completed by a massively detailed chimney as the service wing. The south facade enjoyed an outlook to port phillip from a two-storey cast iron verandah. Bay windows, chimneys, the tower and the turret and minor details are brought together in a sophisticated asymmetrical composition. This is reflected in the planning. The asymmetry of Myoora pivoting on the tower is the most notable feature of the building. The walls are built of cement rendered brick. The cement render has not been painted. The roof is slate. The balconies and verandah are cast iron. The footings and cellar are bluestone. The architectural firm Reed, Henderson & Smart was very prominent in Victoria in the nineteenth century. Anketell Henderson was an eminent and well respected member of the profession. He worked successfully in London and interstate as well as in Victoria. They were better known for commercial and public buildings. Myoora is an important private commission. The style of Myoora is a combination of details from the Continental and English Renaissance through the boom style and the Queen Anne style. There is also an early influence from the American Romanesque style especially in the stair turret. The latter style was important at the turn of the century and Myoora is a significant precursor. Other buildings of a similar scale survive in Caulfield and elsewhere. Labassa, the most fabulous, is quite different stylistically as are most of the other comparable mansions. Stonnington is perhaps closer but relies on different details from the Queen Anne style and lacks any American influence. For its historical associations through its owners and architects, for its style and composition and for its intactness, Myoora is significant at a State level. The craftmanship of Myoora is what could be expected of a building of the time and type. It is relatively intact and in fair condition. The main staircase has been removed, minor alterations to decorative features have occurred and additions have been made to the exterior.Page 10 of Photograph Album including four black and white photographs. Three photos are in a portrait orientation with the fourth on the right in a landscape orientation.Handwritten: "Myoora" 405 Alma Rd [top right of page] / Neg 176 DEC 1972 [underneath bottom right photograph] / 10 [bottom right]caulfield north, trevor hart, alma road, mansion, myoora, tower, thomas christian, 1880's, queen anne, cement rendered brick, unpainted, balconies, verandahs, anketell henderson, continental and english renaissance, american romanesque, cast iron work, reed henderson & smart, flats, gardens, asymmetrical style, slate roofs, chimneys -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Ripponlea, Hotham Street, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.From Victorian Heritage Database citation for Rippon Lea H0614 https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/427(as at 23/10/2020) Rippon Lea was commenced in 1868 by Frederick Sargood, a most successful politician and merchant. He was born in England in 1834 and arrived in Melbourne in 1850. He soon joined his father's wholesale soft goods firm, spending some time as its manager on the goldfields. Sargood entered the Legislative Council in 1874. He was Victoria?s first Minister for Defence in 1883. Sir Frederick Sargood was created CMG. In 1885 and KCMG in 1890 as a reward for his contribution to public life. He died suddenly in 1903. Rippon Lea was designed by the leading firm of architects, Reed and Barnes. Joseph Reed had travelled in Europe in 1863, including northern Italy. When he returned he introduced the use of polychromy. While not the first examples, Rippon Lea and the Independent Church in Collins Street were the best and set a fashion which became a distinctly Melbourne style, particularly used for houses and churches. Its popularity was possible because of the new availability of different coloured bricks. Reed's fine Lombardic Romanesque details soon became debased by others. As Sargood's family grew and his fortunes prospered, Rippon Lea was extended to include 33 rooms - a complete mansion. The cast iron porte cochere and the northern conservatory were added in 1897. The architects were Taylor and Fitts. The ballroom was added in 1882 and remodelled in 1889. Many alterations have changed the interior and exterior during the ownerships of Benjamin Nathan and later his daughter Mrs Louisa Jones in the 1930s and are in their own right of significance. Sir Thomas Bent owned the property from 1903 until 1911 but never lived there. He subdivided much of the land. The original garden dates from about 1868, and it seems that William Guilfoyle of the Botanic Gardens was involved. It was redesigned in a more natural style in the 1880s by Sargood and his head gardener, Adam Anderson. The lake, waterfalls, fernery, hill and grotto are balanced by mighty deciduous trees and conifers. These are interspersed with, but never dominated by Australian species such as eucalyptus and other exotics. The sinuous drive with its carefully prepared approach to the house is notable. The original vegetable gardens, orchard and outer paddocks no longer survive. The shade house is important as the largest known in Australia and possibly the world. Its curved plan and form of construction are particularly notable. It was built about 1884.Page 93 of Photograph Album with four photographs (two landscape and two portrait) of Ripponlea - lake and gardens.Handwritten: Neg 239 Dec 1973 LAKE [under top left photo] / Neg 242 Dec 1973 FERN HOUSE [under top right photo] / Neg 243 Dec 1972 FERN HOUSE [under bottom left photo] / Neg 241 Dec 1972 LAKE [under bottom right photo] / 93 [bottom left]trevor hart, elsternwick, mansion, hotham street, frederick sargood, sargood, reed and barnes, 1860's, 1890's, 1880's, benjamin nathan, nathan, louisa jones, thomas bent, sir thomas bent, william guilfoyle, adam anderson, lake, grotto, shade house, portico, ripponlea, victorian, sir frederick sargood, architects, taylor and fitts, rippon lea, gardens, ferns, bridges, walking trails -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Kew Police Station, c.1960
In c.1960, when the photograph was taken on which the postcard is based, both buildings were still owned by the Victorian Government and were a functioning police station and court house. In 1900, ownership of the post office had been transferred to the new Commonwealth Government. In the first decade of the twenty-first century, the police station and court house were offered for sale. They were subsequently purchased and renovated by the City of Boroondara. The Kew Historical Society raised over $5000,000 as a contribution to the restoration.Kew Police Station at left and Kew Court House at right. Monochrome (copied) postcard showing two buildings which are part of a larger complex (once including a post office) built by the Government of Victoria in 1888. The buildings are located at the junction of High Street and Cotham Roads in Kew. The frontages shown face High Street. "c.1960. Kew Police Station. High Street Frontage"kew court house -- high street -- kew (vic.), kew police station -- high street -- kew (vic.), public offices -- kew (vic), queen ann revival -- architectural style -
National Wool Museum
Sash
Trophy sash, Geelong Legacy Fleece Show 1960, presented to Mr R W Pettitt.GEELONG LEGACY FLEECE SHOW/- 1960- /TROPHY PRIZEcorriedale sheep sheep breeding agricultural shows, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., corriedale sheep, sheep breeding, agricultural shows -
Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon
Photoboard
Nobel Prize for Medicine won in 1960 with Peter Medawar. Part of the collection held at Grey Street Primary School.Framed copy of Macfarlane Burnet's Citation for the Nobel Prize for Medicine, 1960, held by Garth Reece-Hackford. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Notice, Port Melbourne Council centenary celebrations, 1960
Notice of Council Centenary celebrations July 1960 (1860-1960)celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne town hall, religion - anglican (holy trinity) -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
Awarded for Hose & Reel Competition Geelong 1960Part of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collection Silver cup with platformed base and embellished handles. Geelong Demonstration "A" Class 1960 Hose & Reel 6 Men Thirdkyneton fire brigade, trophy, country fire authority, fire brigade demonstrations, hose & reel -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandEarly aerial photograph of the Phillip Island Motor Race Track - c. 1960'slocal history, photography, phillip island motor race track, black & white photograph, phillip island race track, john jenner, bryant west -
Deaf Children Australia
Folder, Reports 1969-1974, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1974
The Victorian School for Deaf Children continued an interest in the latest research and information on the education of deaf children. Various reports from the 1969 to 1974 relating to the education of deaf children. Black hard cover magazine cover containing various reports separately bound. 1. Reynolds report 1969 - Observations of Educational programs for hearing impaired children in the U.S.A., England & Russia. 2. Houston report 1970 - Report on Review of Fundraising and Public Relations Activities by Henry Houston, Fund raising consultant. 3. Dawson report 1972 - 'Let the Accent be on Ability' by Shirley Dawson. 4. Rawlings report 1974 - 'The Decade in Review' - the VSDC and the PEKD by Brenda W. Rawlings. Inside front cover: "REYNOLDS REPORT…1969/HOUSTON REPORT…1970/DAWSON REPORT…1972/RAWLINGS REPORT…1974" deaf children australia, dca, victorian school for deaf children, vsdc, deaf education, henry houston, shirley dawson, brenda w. rawlings -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Glen Huntly Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From: Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan (1996) by Andrew Ward and Associates This Area is marked by the imposing brick and freestone gothic Revival church of the Holy Cross, built in 1937 to the design of O.H. Jorgensen. Church of the Holy Cross and Presbytery are contributory buildings to HO66.Page 65 of Photograph Album with one exterior photograph (landscape) of a brick church with a three storey tower.Hand written: Glenhuntly Rd [top left] / HOLY CROSS RC CHURCH / Dec 1972 [written underneath the photo] / 65 [bottom left] trevor hart, 1930's, gothic revival, brick, bell tower, spire, facade, catholic church, o h jorgensen, holy cross catholic church, caulfield, glenhuntly road, caulfield south, presbytery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, A History of Nunawading, 1972
A history of the area covered by the City of NunawadingA history of the area covered by the City of NunawadingA history of the area covered by the City of Nunawadingnunawading, blackburn, mitcham, vermont, burwood east, forest hill -
Wangaratta High School
WHS trophy, 1972
Gold metal cup trophy with a black plastic base and engraved text on the cup reading:WANGARATTA EISTEDDFOD 1972 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Victoria Police - Police Historical Unit, 1992
Letter from Victoria Police in answer to inquiry about the establishment of Mitcham Police Station and a lies of the first constables in charge, plus a description of this stationLetter from Victoria Police in answer to inquiry about the establishment of Mitcham Police Station and a lies of the first constables in charge, plus a description of this station, opened in 1888 and closed in 1972.Letter from Victoria Police in answer to inquiry about the establishment of Mitcham Police Station and a lies of the first constables in charge, plus a description of this stationmitcham police station, police stations, gordon, william james, whitehorse road, mitcham, no 494, whitehorse road, mitcham, n0 508 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Log book, Diary, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Ballarat Depot workshop, 1960
Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined. Related item diaries: 8280 - 1960 8281 - 1961 8282 - 1962 8283 - 1964 8284 - 1965 8285 - 1966 8286 - 1967 8286A - 1968 8287 - 1969 8288 - individual sheets for each tram 8289 - 1970 8290 - Monthly reports from May 1965 to August 1971 Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1960 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information.ballarat, tramcars, workshop records, workshops, maintenance -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Plaque, commemorative
Plaque, bronze rectangular with polished bronze border and relief lettering and brown textured background. The plaque commemorates the opening of the Moorabbin Pavilion by the Mayor CR G. L. Basterfield J.P. on the 27th August 1972. Inscription: City of Moorabin / This pavilion / was opened by / his worship the mayor / CR. G. L. Basterfield J.P / on 27th August 1972. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Vessels - Sail and Steam, c. 1972-1975
Andy Clapham owned and operated a boat yard on the Maribyrnong River in Footscray, Victoria. The river runs into Port Phillip Bay (sometimes known as Hobson’s bay) at Williamstown, an area with a history of trades associated with the shipping and construction industry. Andy Clapham’s photographs include those of the Reginald M and one of Polly Woodside, another vessel restored and used as a maritime exhibition. Andy Clapham’s letter of 1972 was posted in a and envelope with an early Australian decimal currency stamp showing the profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and valued at 7 cent. Andy offered invaluable advice to the Flagstaff Hill Historic Park Planning Board regarding the purchase a vessel suitable for use as an exhibit once Flagstaff Hill was opened. The Planning Board was set up by the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce and approved by the City Council and State Government. Flagstaff Hill was investigating vessels in Adelaide and Tasmania as well as Melbourne. Andy looked at several vessels in 1972-1973. He also serviced the Reginald M among other vessels belonging to Captain Julian Dyson of Yarra Ferries, who had casually offered the vessel to Flagstaff Hill as a price that was unattainable at the time. Flagstaff Hill later requested photographs of the hull to discern the dimensions and also the condition of the timbers as well as wanting advice on its seafaring capability. In 1972 the Flagstaff Hill Historic Park Planning Board – Chairman J. (John) S. Lindsay (1972-1980), Secretary J. (James) Mark – wrote a letter of appreciation to Mr A. (Andy) Clapham of 3 Charles Street Footscray ... “Dear Mr. Clapham, The Board has asked me to write to you to express our appreciation for the assistance you have offered us through our Chairman John Lindsay. The information you have already given us has been invaluable, in that is shows us that we have not been setting out to do something that is impossible. We look forward to receiving further information from you as it becomes available and we appreciate that you must be busy enough without our problems. Members of our Board hope to call and see you on a trip to Melbourne in the near future. The Board is optimistic about the future of Flagstaff Hill as a Maritime Museum and look forward to you visiting Warrnambool to examine what we believe will be an ideal site. Yours faithfully, James Mark.” ABOUT the vessel “Reginald M” The vessel “Reginald M” was a two-masted, timber coastal vessel built by John Henry Murch in Birkenhead, Port of Adelaide, South Australia. It was named after Reginald Murch. (It was occasionally referred to as the Reginald “Emm”). Its construction took approximately 6 months using many materials and fittings from salvage yards. It is believed that the keep was hewn from two telegraph poles! Reginald M was launched at Largs Bay in 1922. Reginald M was approximately 30 metres long and was fore-to-aft ketch rigged with an ‘auxiliary’ motor to support any loss of sail power. The Reginald M was built to service the coastal ports of South Australia to Port Victoria on the York Peninsular, Spencer Gulf. It freighted cargo from port to port cheaply and efficiently. It had a very shallow draft and a flat bottom, enabling it to come close to shore and sit high and dry at low tide, or to be beached on the sand. It could easily skim over reefs due to its flat bottom. Wagons could be loaded and unloaded directly from the side of the vessel. Over the years her cargo included guano, barley, wool, horses, cattle, timber, explosives, potatoes, shell grit and gypsum. The Murch brothers from Port Adelaide were owners of the Reginald M and Richard Murch as the Captain. On April 9, 1931, Reginald M weathered a large storm in St. Vincents Gulf, SA, suffering much damage; the mast snapped and the crew laboured for four hours to free it up by severing the mast and rigging. The crew patched it up and slowly returned to Port Adelaide with only a portion of the insured cargo being damaged. The crew members at that time were owner Mr John Henry Murch of Wells Street Largs Bay, Skipper Mr R Murch – John’s brother, Murray – son of Captain Murch and Seaman John Smith. At some stage it seems that the Reginald M was used as a Customs vessel “H.M.C. No. 3, Pt Adelaide” as shown in a photograph in Flagstaff Hill’s collection. In 1969 Reginald M’s last freight trip left Marion Bay, carrying grain, wool and explosives. In late 1970 it was sold to the Mount Lyall Mining and Railway Clompany and used as a barge to carry explosives. In 1972 The Navy League of Strahan, Tasmania, purchased the vessel for use by the Strahan Sea Cadet Unit at Macquarie Harbour; it was renamed “T.S. Macquarie”. (This plan did not come to pass.) In 1974 Mr Andrew Rennie of East Brighton, Melbourne, brought Reginald M for shipping purposes, He sailed it from Strahan to Melbourne, planning to use it for pleasure sailing. The Reginald M was later sold at auction to Captain Julian Dyson, owner of Yarra Passenger Ferries in Melbourne. Later in 1975 funds became available to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village to purchase the Reginald M. It was then restored and used as an exhibit here for many hears. Flagstaff Hill’s collection also includes various objects related to the Reginald M: - Photographs of Reginald M over the years in various aspects of its use - a life buoy with the inscription of “Pt. Adelaide” - helm section that was removed and replaced during restoration - a bullet found in pieces of timber during the 1979 restoration ABOUT THE POLLY WOODSIDE On the bow in the Polly Woodside's photograph is the word "RONA". the Polly Woodside was built at Belfast in 1885. In 1904 the vessel was sold to A.H. Turnbull of New Zealand and renamed "RONA". The letter and photographs are significant for their association with the Reginald M, an Australian built coastal trader now on the Australian Register of Historic Vessels (number HV000562). The letter and photographs are also significant as part of both the history of Flagstaff Hill and the history of the vessel “Reginald M” that has been on display in the lake for many years. Objects retained from this boat are included in Flagstaff Hill’s collection of maritime history.Packet with photographs and negatives in a KODAK envelope. The photographs are of two sail and steam vessels; twelve (12) black and white photographs of the 'Reginald M', and one (1) colour photograph of the Polly Woodside, plus six (6) negative strips. Included int he packet is a letter in stamped and postmarked envelope addressed to Mr A Clapham of Footscray. The envelope postmarked 9 Dec 1972, with the Warrnambool postcode 3280, A 7c Australian postage stamp in attached to the envelope. They are associated with Flagstaff Hill’s acquisition of the vessel “Reginald M”. Envelope "9 DEC 1972 / 3280" Postage stamp "7c" "Australia" Inscriptions on one Reginald M;; "REGINALD M" and "Pt ADELAIDE H.M.C. No. 3" Inscriptions of the Polly Woodside; "RONA / MSC" "MHI / NO. 1" Ball point ink, reverse of photograph "POLLY WOODSIDE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, vessel reginald m, reginald emm, t. s. macquarie, h.m.c. no. 3, pt adelaide, australian register of historic vessels (number hv000562), boat building trade, jack murch, john henry murch, birkenhead, port adelaide sa, largs bay sa, coastal trader south australia, 1920 ketch reginald m, marion bay produce, mount lyall mining and railway company, navy league of strahan, tasmania, melbourne ferry company, flagstaff hill historic park planning board, john lindsay, james mark, andy clapham of footscray, andy clapham boat builder, kodak photograph packet envelope, kodak super-size prints, kodak australia pty ltd, australian postage stamp 1972 - 7c -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Voyages To Vietnam
A collage of Photograph (coloured and black and white) in a black frame of the history of RAN 1962 - 1972. In the top left hand corner is the signature by peter CosgrovePhotograhy is a means of recording forever the things one sees for a moment - Aaron Sussman A unique photographic history of the Royal Australian Navy 1962 - 1972. Photograph by Australian Veterans of the Vietnam conflictphotograph, r.a.n., general cosgrove, cerberus collection