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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Get on board, 26/03/2014
Greensborough's Watermarc staff will wear board shorts to support 'Boardies Day' to raise funds for the Surf Life Saving Foundation.News clipping, black text, colour image. Front page and inside report.watermarc, boardies day, surf life saving foundation -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Photograph, Unknown, Surfboat at Bondi Beach 1923
Surfboats have played an important role in saving lives on Australian beaches since the early 1900's. This boat at the famous Bondi Beach can be seen riding a wave to the beach with the standard five man crew. Many early Australian surfers were members of Surf Life Saving Clubs regularly riding the waves in surfboats, surf ski's and other surf rescue craft.Rare image of an Australian surfboat riding a wave at one of Australia's most iconic surf beaches in Sydney during the 1920's.Black and white photograph'Donated by John Pettigrove' on the backsydney, bondi beach, surfboat, surf life saving clubs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SHOW ME THE MONEY
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Show me the money: this photograph, supplied by B. Balnaves of White Hills, shows the staff at the Bendigo State Saving Bank. The picture is believed to have been taken in the early 1940s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Surf Lifesaving, Lakes Post Newspaper, 2002
see page 13 Lakes Post Newspaper 15 May 2002Colour photograph showing Ron Stott, President Surf Life Saving Club, with Rob Clare of the RSL, Tracey Sedman, Nicole Lancaster, Wendy Chatfield and Trina Jones, some of the sponsors of the surf club, enjoying Pie Night. Lakes Entrance Victoriavolunteering, employment, surf lifesaving -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HARD TIMES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, August 14, 2003. Hard times: droughts were prevalent during the late 1930s and 1940s. The advent of motorised transport meant sheep feed and water could be carted together, saving time and labour.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Surf Lifesaving, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1991
Black and white photograph junior members Surf Life Saving Club, participating in Bronze Medallion exercise on Main Beach, one boy being carried rescue style. Trent Williams, Heath Winter, Peter Clothier and Robert Bracey. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Award - Vase, Trophy
This small Australian made EPNS trophy was presented to W.R. Hiscock aged 14 by the Middle Brighton Life Saving and Surf Club, MBLS &SC, in 1922.An example of an Australian made silver plate amateur trophy from the 1920s reflecting the art nouveau influence and presented by the Middle Brighton Life Saving and Surf Club.MBLS&SC under 15 years 33 1/2 yards Won by W. R. Hiscock 1922. Underneath stamped EPNS Made in Australia with a logo.hiscock, mildura, brighton -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Surf Lifesaving, 1938
Black and white photograph two motor vehicles, Surf Life Saving Club member Jack Harbeck standing beside one vehicle with foot on running board, sign for LELSC on bonnets, rescue rope and line reel, believed to be on foreshore at Paynesville. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering, vehicles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM THE TOWN CLERK, 30/07/1909
Typed letter from the Town Clerk of the Borough of Eaglehawk, referring to a resolution which was passed by the Eaglehawk Borough Council on the 30th July 1909. That the council appreciates the efforts of Mr. Joseph Davies in saving the life of his mate at the Goldfields Consolidated Mine. Signed by? Andrews, Town Clerk.document, joseph davies collection, eaglehawk borough council, mr joseph davies, goldfields consolidated mine, ? andrew town clerk -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Surf Lifesaving, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1991
Black and white photograph of Surf life Saving Club at presentation evening, Best Patrol. Chris Ryan, Nat Nelson, Brad Walker, Paul Shine, Billy Curry, Cindy Ryan, Kaye Ellett, Cindy Mitchell, Gabe Shine, Amanda Bishop. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - New Tram timetables in October 2022, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), October 2022
Pamphlet issued at the time of the introduction of new tram timetables for trams travelling along Swanston and Bourke Streets. Notes an average saving of 1.5mins due to stop upgrades and signalling.Provides information about Oct. 2022 timetables.New Tram timetables in October 2022 - information sheet - A4 sheet double sided.tramways, timetables, swanston street, bourke street -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Award - Medal, ca. 1872
This medal is the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society’s “Bramley-Moore medal for saving life at sea 1872”. The Society was formed in 1839. In 1872 Mr John Bramley-Moore donated £500 on condition that the medal have the specific inscription above on its reverse. The Bramley Morre medal was first awarded in 1874 and records show that since that time only one gold medal has been awarded, twenty-two silver medals and seventeen bronze medals, the last being in 1945. This Bromley-Moore medal was awarded to Peter Carmody for his bravery in saving lives on the Newfield shipwreck. The Newfield was a three-masted iron and steel barque, built in Dundee, Scotland, in 1889 by Alexander Stephen and Sons. It was owned by the Newfield Ship Company in 1890 and later that year It was registered in Liverpool to owners Brownells and Co. The Newfield left Sharpness, Scotland, on 28th May 1892 with a crew of 25 under the command of Captain George Scott and on 1st June left Liverpool. She was bound for Brisbane, Australia, with a cargo of 1850 tons of fine rock salt, the main export product of Sharpness. At about 9pm on 28th August 1892, in heavy weather, Captain Scott sighted, between heavy squalls, the Cape Otway light on the mainland of Victoria but, due to a navigational error (the ship’s chronometers were wrong), he assumed it to be the Cape Wickham light on King Island, some 40 miles south. He altered his course to the north, expecting to enter Bass Strait. The ship was now heading straight for the south west Victorian coast. At about 1:30am the Newfield ran aground on a reef about 100 yards from shore and one mile east of Curdie’s Inlet, Peterborough. The ship struck heavily three times before grounding on an inner shoal with 6 feet of water in the holds. Rough sea made the job of launching lifeboats very difficult. The first two lifeboats launched by the crew were smashed against the side of the ship and some men were crushed or swept away. The third lifeboat brought eight men to shore. It capsized when the crew tried to return it to the ship for further rescue The rescue was a difficult operation. The Port Campbell Rocket Crew arrived and fired four rocket lines, none of which connected with the ship. Peter Carmody, a local man, volunteered to swim about one mile off shore to the ship with a line to guide the fourth and final lifeboat safely to shore. He was assisted by James McKenzie and Gerard Irvine. Seventeen men survived the shipwreck but the captain and eight of his crew perished. The Newfield remained upright on the reef with sails set for a considerable time as the wind slowly ripped the canvas to shreds and the sea battered the hull to pieces. The Marine Board inquiry found the wreck was caused by a "one man style of navigation" and that the Captain had not heeded the advice of his crew. According to Jack Loney ‘… when the drama was over . . the Newfield was deserted except for the Captain’s dog and two pigs.’ Peter Carmody was awarded the Bramley-Moore medal by the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society for Saving Life at Ssea, which he received by mail on January 21st 1893. The medal and a letter of congratulations were donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum by Peter Carmody’s grand-daughter Norma Bracken and her son Stuart Bracken on 25th May 2006. The Medal and Letter of Congratulations join other items in the Newfield collection.The Carmody Medal recognises the bravery of Peter Carmody in risking his life to rescue crew members of the Barque Newfield when it was wrecked near Curdies Inlet in August 1892. The ‘Bramley-Moore medal for saving life at sea, 1872’ was presented by the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society. The medal and accompanying letter have local and international historic significance as they demonstrate both the difficulties associated with navigation and the dangers of shipping along the South West Coast of Victoria in the 19th century and the medal’s association with the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society and John Bramley-Moore, who provided £500 to found the Bramley-Moore medal. The medal is socially significant. It emphasises the importance of Peter Carmody in rescuing victims of shipwrecks with little thought for his own safety. The medal reminds us of the importance of local people to Victoria’s maritime history. The Carmody Medal and Humane Society letter were in the Carmody family until they were presented to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, by the grand-daughter and great-grandson of Peter Carmody, on the 25th May 2006. The medal is significant for its complete provenance recorded in the donation documentation. The medal is in very good condition and relatively rare with only 22 silver medals awarded between 1874 and 1945. The Carmody Medal and letter add a human element to the story of the shipwrecks. They give life and significance to the Newfield, its victims and its artefacts. Bramley-Moore medal from the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society, awarded to Peter Carmody. The round,silver medal is attached to a looped blue ribbon by a decorative, swivelling silver connector. The top of the ribbon has a silver pin bar threaded through it. The obverse of the medal has a design of a man kneeling on a floating part of a wreck. He is rescuing a child from the sea. There is a manned boat in the distance rescuing someone from the sea. In the far background there is a sailing ship. The top third of the medal has an inscription around it. The reverse shows a long-legged hen cormorant with extended wings holding an olive branch in its beak. The bird is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves made from two branches. There is an inscription between the design and the rim that goes all the way around the circumference. There is a name engraved around the edge of the medal. The medal in embedded in a purple velvet panel that rests inside a brown, leather-covered case. The lid of the case has a gold embossed emblem in the cemtre. Both the lid and base have a rectangular gold border. The lid is attached to the base with two brass hinges. The base has a brass push-button catch. The box is lined with padded cream silk. The lining inside the lid has a gold emblem in the centre.The obverse has the words "LORD, SAVE US, WE PERISH". The reverse has the words "BRAMLEY-MOORE MEDAL FOR SAVING LIFE AT SEA" and "1872". Around the edge of the medal are the words "PETER CARMODY, FOR HAVING BEEN MAINLY INSTRUMENTAL IN RESCUING THE CREW OF THE BARQUE NEWFIELD, AUG 29 1892" The pin bar has the words “LIVERPOOL SHIPWRECK & HUMANE SOCIETY” written across it. The gold embossed emblem on the lid of the box has the words in the centre "SHIPWRECK AND …. …. ….FOUNDED 1839" The gold emblem on the cream silk lining has the words “BY APPOINTMENT ELKINGTON & CO” printed on it.medal, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, peter, peter carmody, carmody, bramley moore, newfield, liverpool shipwreck and humane society, 1892, 28 august 1892, august 1892, port campbell, bravery, shipwreck, rescue, nineteenth century, ship, curdie s river, victorian shipwrecks, barque, stuart bracken, norma bracken, gerard irvine, james mckenzie -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Video tape, Lt Col Don Keyes, In the desert we have written our names, 1996
Video tape, 106 minutes Comprising Part 1: Saving the Suez, Part 2: A Dash Through the Desert. The story traces the Australian Light Horse from its origins in the Boer War through to the end of the Great War. Featuring Mark Lee from the film "Gallipoli" as presenter. video, light horse, video, light horse -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Codling Collection 01 - Wodonga Post Office
Miss Olive Codling was a Foundation Member and a Life Member of the Wodonga Historical Society. Many of her photos are held in the Society Collection. The Wodonga Post Office was constructed on the corner of Sydney Road (High Street) and South Street in 1874. It was Wodonga’s second Post Office. The original post office opened on June 1, 1856 near Wodonga Creek. This building was originally built of red brick, although it was later painted over in white. It had an attached residence in South Street and was connected to it by a door. The residence was later demolished to move the mail boxes which had faced High Street, to South Street. The brick Telephone Exchange was constructed in 1946 behind the Post Office but separated from it. It operated as a manual exchange until the late 1960’s or early 1970’s. In 1985 a new post office was opened further south in High Street. This building, greatly renovated, is now part of the Wodonga Community College.This photo collection is significant as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the 20th century. A black and white image of the 2nd Wodonga Post Office. There are 6 windows across the front of the building and the name Wodonga Post Office below a round clock. To the left of the building is the royal insignia of the crown above the letters E.R. A sign for the Commonwealth Saving Bank of Australia is also attached to the wall.high st wodonga, wodonga post office, businesses wodonga -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, W'bool SLSC, Mid 20th century
This badge would perhaps be attached to the uniform or blazer of a member of the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club. This club was established in 1930 with Fletcher Jones (President) and Bon Nutt being notable early members. A ladies’ club was also formed in 1930. As Warrnambool has a bathing and surf beach and is situated on a coastline with many popular surf beaches the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club is an important group with a proud history of service to the community. The current clubhouse, built by members and other volunteers in the 1950s, includes a public restaurant today. This badge is interesting as a memento of the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club, an important club in Warrnambool’s community. This is a diamond-shaped cloth badge. It is made of brown cloth with white cotton stitching and an image of a rescue reel and rope. ‘Warrnambool, S.L.S.C.’warrnambool surf life saving club, warrnambool -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER OF APPRECIATION, 22/07/1909
Handwritten letter dated 22nd July 1909. Letter from Branch conveying sincere appreciation in saving the life of his mate at the Goldfields Consolidated Mine, Diamond Hill on Friday July 16th 1909. Signed by A. D. Trott, Secretary, N. A. Allendale, (bottom right corner of page missing).A. D. Trottmine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - letter of appreciation, goldfields consolidated mine, a d trott -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Surf Lifesaving, Lakes Post Newspaper, 2000
Colour photograph Surf Life Saving Club members of the Masters Boat Crew, standing behind the surf boat ,fourth in the final of the 160th World Masters SLS Championships. Left to Right Ron Stott, Bruce Woodward, Murray Coluin, Ian Shepherd, Stephen Campisi. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Calendar, Yarra Trams, 2013
Printed A4 calendar on semi gloss paper, full colour providing dates for 2014 including public and school holidays, Australian Open, Grand Prix, Pay weeks and Daylight saving, phone numbers for contacts at each depot and other relevant organisations and Yarra Trams logo. three copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, calendar -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Red Cross Caulfield Grand Carnival & Fair Grand Gala Day
Advertising a Grand Gala Day at Elwood Beach, organised by Elwood Life Saving Club and the Elsternwick Friendly Societies and Trades Club to aid the Red Cross. Attractions outlined. Admission free but collection on grounds.Paper, brown-coloured, printed in black on one sideelwood life saving club, elsternwick friendly societies and trades club, wwi fund-raising -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Alison Barclay, Residents join forces to protect Canterbury, 8 May 2013
Canterbury residents groups join forces to protect history of Canterbury, many of the members of groups were involved in saving Canterbury heritage such as Maling Road precinct, and Shrublands - Canterbury Residents Action Group (CRAG).Article with colour photoboroondara residents action group, crag, canterbury history group, maling road, canterbury history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Red Cross members, Book containing details of Red Cross training during the 1940s. The book contains a newspaper clipping re 'Red Cross Work at Ringwood', 1940s
The book contains details of training received by individuals during the war years. The training includes First Aid, Home Nursing, Cookery, Catering, Anti Gas,Transport, Life Saving, Drill, Sewing, Blood Transfusions.Book containing details of Red Cross training during the 1940s. The book contains a newspaper clipping re 'Red Cross Work at Ringwood'. +Additional Keywords: Miles, AT / McAllister / Palmer / Parker / Hewitt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GETTING THE GOLD, c1850
Diggers & Mining. Getting the Gold. Slide: But labour - saving devices for raising the dirt were soon being used - the whip (some whips were worked by hand, others by a horse walking towards or away from the shaft. (Picture displays a whip.) Markings: 29 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Borough of Ringwood- Municipal Baths. Swimming Certificate c1950's
Swimming Certificate for the Borough of Ringwood Municipal Baths. Proficient in swimming in 66 yards, 200 yards, and 400 yards and 1 mile and Life Saving Tests. Two good B&W pictures of Town Hall and pool.Sample swimming certificate, cardboard, with two B&W pictures on it. At the top is a picture of the old Ringwood Town Hall, and at the bottom a picture of the Ringwood outdoor swimming pool and building. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Award - Medal, ca. 07-11-1856
The medal was presented to Captain Thos. Smith (Thomas Smith) for his assistance in saving the crew of the wrecked barque, the Eleanor Lancaster, at Newcastle in N.N.S.W. (New South Wales). The ship was wrecked during a storm on November 7th, 1856. This medal is significant as a form of recognition of the bravery of Captain Thos Smith.Medal; round, silver, with silver rope border, anchor and rope decoration on top and central inscription on the front, plain back. Black leather-covered case with blue velvet-covered insert and white silk-lined lid. The medal was hand engraved and later presented to Captain Thomas Smith."Presented to CAPT THOs SMITH As a public testimonial of his successful exertions in assisting to save the crew of the Barque ELEANOR LANCASTER during the storm of the 7th Novr" "NEWCASTLE" "N.S.W." "1856"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, medallion, shipwreck eleanor lancaster, captain thomas smith, shipwreck newcastle november 7th 1856, eleanor lancaster, newcastle, thos smith, storm, thomas smith, 7th november 1856, n.s.w. shipwreck, newcastle shipwreck, silver medal, hand engraved, life saving, australian award -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Swimming Club- First Constable Bill Hall receiving an oxygen respirator on behalf of the Club- 1957
Black and white photographTyped below photograph, "First Constable Bill Hall receives on behalf of Ringwood Swimming Club, an oxygen respirator from Harold Walklate (Country Liaison Officer, Royal Life Saving Society of Victoria). 15/12/57. -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Surf Lifesaving, 1938
Black and white photograph of Bert Henning, Jack Harbeck, Tom Todd, Arthur Henning, Jack Mitchelson, Eric Carstairs, Harry Bennett, Frank Duggan members of Surf Life Saving Club wearing ribbon skirts, neck adornments and headdress bows, dancing a conga inline type dance on beach. Lakes Entrance Victoriavolunteering, community services, surf lifesaving -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Don Warner, Victorian Open Water Swims, 2021
This book by Don Warner contains information on present day open water swims in VictoriaThis is paper back book of 128 pages. The front cover has a colour photograph of a swimmer and white printing. The spine has black printing and the back cover has a colour photograph of swimmers and black printing. The pages contain printed text and colour photographsnon-fictionThis book by Don Warner contains information on present day open water swims in Victoriaswimming races in warrnambobol, open water swimming -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Advertisement
Large cardboard advertisement with writing, diagram and pictures of boxes in black, yellow, red, green and orange.for better free gifts Save Empire Soap Trade Marks from Demon Cleaners, Empire Soap Body Guard. It is the standard of quality of Empire Soap free gifts which makes the saving of Empire Trade Marks Empire trade -
Essendon Football Club
Clap banner, Clap-Banner, 2010
Issued to Essendon supporters at the Round 20 game, Essendon v Collingwood, at the MCG on 13 Aug., 2010, which recognised the significant contribution that seatbelts have made to saving lives over 40 years. Essendon's David Hille was the spokesman for the event. Plastic banner rolled tightly on to a handle at each end so that it opens like a roller blind and rolls shut when released. Banner is black with Essendon bomber logo on left and "Goal!" in large red letters. Reverse has "Belt up" in large red letters over a stylised red seat belt with white TAC logo at bottom. Handles are grey plastic. Package also contains two grey plastic suction caps so that unrolled banner can be stuck to a window. Banner and suction caps are still in original clear cellophane envelope; envelope has been torn. essendon football club; transport accident commission (tac); david hille; seatbelts -
Bay Steamers Maritime Museum
Life Buoy
This life saving device was on the steam tug Wattle to be thrown to a person if they fell overboard. This ring has either been repainted since Wattle moved from Sydney to Melbourne or was part of the new equipment installed when Wattle was transferred to Melbourne in 1971Ring of buoyant material painted in white, red and blue with metal inner rim and metal outer rim with loops for attaching throwing rope. The life buoy is constructed of a foam centre and outer coating of fiberglass. An inner metal rim reinforces the construction while the outer metal rim assists with reinforcement but also provides 4 loops at 2pm, 4pm, 8pm and 10pm locations on the face of a clock. These loops have rope threaded through them to provide hand hold and grips and a method of attaching the life buoy to the boat. Decorated with red and blue lettering and insigniaPrinted on ring "WATTLE / MELBOURNE"melbourne, wattle, insignia, rope, life buoy, life ring, life saving, floating, floatation, steam tug