A colour slide of a large motor boat with children on board for Operation Float in 1959. Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. From a slide in 1960 the boat is mentioned to be the "Commissioner" belonging to the Harbour Trust. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of outings being organised for children.Colour slide of a boat with children on board in 1959 in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Handwritten in blue ink 'Operation Float / 1959'. operation float, junior legatee outings

QUEENSCLIFFE boat channel being dug out c1934-36Boat channel for fishing fleet protectionBlack & white photo - Boat Channel - Men digging in watered trench with shovelsReverse - NILcommunity information, boat channel c1934-36

Time-Life Books insert of typical Sloop style boatsColoured print of a typical Sloop by Time-Life Books- un-named boatRefer Notes section for detailstypical sloop drawing

Pilot boatsSS VICTORIA pilot boat2 x b&w photos & 1 x drawing of the pilot boat SS VICTORIA c1935.Reverse "(A) built Williamstown 1901, 333 tons, 150 ft, in pilot service 1901-57, scrapped & replaced by AKUNA II, (B) VICTORIA taken Olive Bank Aug 1935, 596 5786, (C) The Victoria taken from Olive Bank Aug 1935, 596 5786 "

Scallop boats in Port Phillip.Re-floated scallop boat PORTARLINGTON4 x B&W photos of re-floated scallop boat PORTARLINGTON's at Queenscliffe Creek.Reverse " see each photo for details. "history, scallop boats, re-floated sunken boats

Clyde River boats ScotlandClyde River boatsColourt & B&W brochures, pamphlets & news article re boats on the Clyde River Scotland.Reverse " NIL "historical references

The houseboat Baang Yarnda on the Tambo River for angling season, September October November. Tariff 2 pound 2 shillings Particulars Miss F Broome Swan ReachSepia toned postcard of the houseboat Baang Yarnda associated with Broome's Federal Hotel houseboat is moored in the Tambo River, people fishing from two small rowing boats and motor boat on river. Tambo Upper VictoriaThe Boat Baang Yarnda On the Tambo River. For Angling Season September, October, November Tariff Pounds 2/2/. Particulars:.Miss F Broome Swan Reachguesthouses, tourism, boats and boating

Legg family [ San Remo fishermen] boat, penguin, being launched.Matte black and white photo of a boat on the back of a truck with two men onboard.Rainbird [ Penguin] built by Bob McWilliamsfishing boat- penguin, legg family, fishing industry

A photo of a boat called River Clyde unloading supplies at a beach presumed to be at the Gallipoli Peninsula. The book 'The Dardanelles' at 01886 has a photo of this boat at Seddul Bahr on page 8. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of a boat unloading at Gallipoli.gallipoli, world war one, ship

Scallop fishermen crews and boats at Eastern Wharf. The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance VictoriaAlso a black and white photograph showing scallop boats at the jetty Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance during the Scallop War while owners hold out for improved prices July 1996 number 04146.1 size 11 x 15.5 cmBlack and white photograph showing scallop fishermen crews and boats at Eastern Wharf. The fishermen have stopped work and are holding out for better prices for scallops in the market, about fifty to sixty boats are involved Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, people, businesses

Tourist boat on Lake Tyers VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Bills Tourist boat Tamar on Toorloo Arm Lake Tyers Victoriaboats and boating, guesthouses

In the 1920s and 30s, rowing on the Yarra was a very popular weekend pastime. Each of the early boats was individually named in gold letters on its varnished wooden backboard. This is all that remains of one of the Thames pulling boats from Burns' Boatshed at Studley Park which was destroyed by a falling tree in a storm. Their entire fleet of rowing boats has now been replaced by fiberglass boats.Varnished wooden backplate of a rowing boat. The shaped sign is embossed with the name 'Wagana" in gold lettering, outlined and shaded in black paint. Gilt scroll work surrounds the name. The ends of the backplate shows the holes where the plate was once attached to the seat of the boat. The name Wagana means 'to dance' in Wiradjuri language."Wagana"burns' boatshed, thames pulling boats, yarra river -- kew (vic.), boathouses - river yarra

boats moored at the Quay Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a second copy of same postcard in Spares boxBlack and white postcard of boats moored at the Quay Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Quay Lakes Entrance Vic boats and boating, waterways, jetties

Snowy River Boat Club was formed in 1950. It was for power boats. By 1956 the Snowy River Club had been reformed and joined the Gippsland Group.This item reflects the popularity of water-based recreation in the Marlo area.Two small square shaped metal badges. 2274.1 has a pin at the back for attachment. 2274.2 is a stud type. Both has an enamel painted pale blue background, a white circle with "Snowy River Boat Club" around a smaller circle with a white boat on a dark blue sea.badge snowy-river-boat-club recreation boating water-sports

Time-Life Books insert of typical Naval Sloop boatsColoured print of a typical Naval Sloop by Time-Life Books- un-named boatRefer Notes section for detailstypical naval sloop drawing

Nora Young painting a fishing boat Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Nora Young painting a fishing boat Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts, clubs, arts and crafts

Port Phillip pilot boat VICTORIA IIPort Phillip pilot boat28/06/1986 Geelong Advertiser article re VICTORIA II pilot boat launching.Reverse " NIL "

Photocopy of photograph has names of all the boats, W H Edgar, suction dredge called Paynesville, grab dredge called Priest Man, stores barge called Lady Harriet, a boat used to keep rivers free of snags called Snagger, sand hopper barge from W H Edgar in process of being dismantled. Information provided by Reg Schulz.Black and white photograph showing five boats / barges at slipway, one with crane. Little row boat in foreground at jetty. Point of land in background, Raymond Island, sparse vegetation. Paynesville Victoriaships and shipping, wharfs

View of Cape Woolamai with fishing boat. Part of the Jessie Smith Collection.View of Cape Woolamai from San Remo with 3 masted boat in background, right.local history, photographs, cape woolamai, phillip island, sepia photograph, coastal geography, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Time-Life Books insert of typical Brigantine style boats/shipsColoured print of a typical Brigantine by Time-Life Books- un-named boat/shipRefer Notes section for detailstypical brigantine drawing

A colour slide small boats on the Yarra River or Port Philip alongside larger moored boats in 1957. Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. In 1957 it appears to be several smaller boats taking small groups of children out on the bay. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of outings being organised for children.Colour slide of 5 or 6 small boats on the Yarra or bay in a red edged Kodachrome cardboard mount.Printed on reverse in red ink 'Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak'. Handwritten in blue ink 'A new view of Melb / 24 / 1957'. Imprinted in black ink '18'operation float, junior legatee outings

A colour slide small boats on the Yarra River or Port Philip in 1957. Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. In 1957 it appears to be The Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Squadron using several smaller boats taking small groups of children out on the bay. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of outings being organised for children.Colour slide of small boats on the Yarra or bay in a red edged Kodachrome cardboard mount.Printed on reverse in red ink 'Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak'. Handwritten in blue ink 'RVMYC who gave us Operation Float / 26 / 1957'. Imprinted in black ink '20'.operation float, junior legatee outings

fishing boats at the Eastern Wharf aka Scallop Wharf prior to the opening of scallop season in which over sixty five boats are to take part fifty five being from Melbourne, Lakes Entrance Victoria. Crate limit of ten for the first fortnightBlack and white photograph showing fishing boats at the Eastern Wharf aka Scallop Wharf prior to the opening of scallop season in which over sixty five boats are to take part fifty five being from Melbourne, Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, fishing industry

Time-Life Books insert of typical Man-of-War style boats/shipsColoured print of a typical Man-of-War by Time-Life Books- un-named boatRefer Notes section for detailstypical man-of-war drawing

A Plaque was erected on the occassion of the re-enactment. The wording is as follows: "In Recognition of a brave adventure on January 5 1998. Five men: Bern Cuthbertson (skipper), Tom O'Byrne (first mate), Craig Dixon, Rick McMahon and Geoff Zwan, landed in Flinders after 4 weeks at sea having rowed and sailed from Darling Harbour Sydney in the 'Elizabeth', a nine metre whale boat. This voyage re-enacted the discovery and naming of Western Port by Royal Navy Surgeon George Bass and his crew of five in 1798." They rowed an 8.7m long open whale boat some 1930 km from Port Jackson (Sydney).A collection of colour photographs taken at the re-enactment of the landing of George Bass. Showing "Sailors", a Canon, inside the boat, boats on the water and spectators on the foreshore.bass landing re-enactment 1998, george bass, san remo, p & e king

A colour slide of children on board a boat for Operation Float in 1959. Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of outings being organised for children.Colour slide of a boat with children on board in 1959 in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Handwritten in blue ink 'Operation Float / Ready to go / 1959'. operation float, junior legatee outings

The two wooden oars were formerly painted white. They were used on lightstation boats and are now displayed on the wall of Room 2 which is located next to the light tower. Numerous images of the lightstation show rowing boats either on stand‐by on land or in the sea performing duties in the surrounding sea and at the East Landing. The wooden boat rudder with brass and other metal fittings was also formerly painted white and is possibly from the same boat that used the oars. Meets second level threshold.Two long wooden oars, Residue of white paint. Possibly made of Australian hardwood. They were used on lightstation boats.

Two colour photographs showing two views of Research Industrial Centre, Main Road, April 1988 including site with boats under construction.main road, research vic., industrial estate, boats

Two colour photographs showing two views of Research Industrial Centre, Main Road, April 1988 including site with boats under construction.main road, research vic., industrial estate, boats