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Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Grant, by Purchase, Parish of Burrumbeet, Victoria, 1857, 1857
John Ettershank of Ballarat purchased land for Ninety-three pounds, two shillings and four pence. This was ten acres, two roods and thirteen perches in the County of Ripon Parish of Burrumbeet. The land sold at Ballarat as Lot No 37. The document was witnessed by Sir Henry Barkly, Knight Commander of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of the said Colony and Vice-Admiral, at Melbourne, VictoriaThick cream paper, badly stained. Hand written Official seal Dated 16 April 1857 Signed: Henry Barkly -Governor-in-Chief of the Colony Signed: William C Haines - Chief Secretary and Registrarjohn ettershank, ballarat, county of ripon, parish of burrumbeet, sir henry barkly, captain-general, governor-in-chief -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Cosy Nook Cup Day 1928
Mr John Innerarity Buchan, Scottish real estate, and his wife. organised at least 4 known outings at their property - Finhaven - in Studley Park, Kew. Those parties were hosted for Cup Day in 1920, 1922, 1924 and 1928. Mr Buchan died in December 1922, but his wife continued with the tradition. The house was sold and demolished in 1941 to create several allotments around Finhaven Court.on page 13 (has been cut)mr john inerrarity buchan, finhaven, studley park, kew, cup day, 1928, fan album -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and White, Ladies preparing lunch Mrs Buchans 1928 Cup Day, November 1928
Mr John Innerarity Buchan, Scottish real estate, and his wife. organised at least 4 known outings at their property - Finhaven - in Studley Park, Kew. Those parties were hosted for Cup Day in 1920, 1922, 1924 and 1928. Mr Buchan died in December 1922, but his wife continued with the tradition. The house was sold and demolished in 1941 to create several allotments around Finhaven Court.on oage 13finhaven, mr john inerrarity buchan, cup day, studley park, kew, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), 1928, fan album -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Peter Simmenauer, Partington land, edited by Peter Simmenauer, 1850-1950
Folder of documents relates to ownership of Crown Portion 13, Parish of Nillimbuk, County of Evelyn, purchased by John Alison in 1840 and sold to various people including Charles Partington Snr in 1878. It includes Certificates of Title recording transfers to Charles' children, and details of the land retained by Charles Jnr and Joseph Partington until their deaths in 1932 and 1943 respectively. A list of sales of allotments in the "Greenhills Estate" is also included.Folder of documents including Certificates of Title and other land documentsjohn alison, charles partington, charles partington junior, joseph partington, greenhills, partington family, greensborough, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Willis Vale, 1950c
House built by Edward Maygar, Robert Whatmough lived there mid 19th century and later sold to Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. The derelict Willis Vale house was destroyed in 1964 when a fire originating from North Plenty Gorge - Kurrak Road - was lit by two teenage boys and made its way several kilometres down to Partington's Flat Greensborough.Willis Vale was one of the earliest homes built in the area.Black and white digital photograph.willis vale, partington family -
Peterborough History Group
Letter - Statement regarding location of the old ferry call bell
When a ferry was the only way to cross the river, a bell was rung to call the ferryman. this letter explains that the bell was sold to raise funds for construction of the bridge. Mr W. B Cumming bought the bell and passed it to Mrs T. McKenzie. this statement was written and signed by Mrs W.B.Cumming and further states the expectation that a tower and belfry would be constructed, along with a plaque memorialising church members and Mr W.B Cumming.Significant because it specifies what happened to the Ferry call bell, which was very important when the ferry was the only way to cross the river. Photocopy of a statement by Mrs W. B Cumming explaining the history of the bellbells, ferry, curdies river, curdies river bridge, curdies river ferry, mr w.b. cumming, peterborough -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Timber Portable Ticket Box at Central Park -- Coloured
Central Park timber Ticket Box. The two photos show the portable white weather board box with blue roof. The timber box was moved at Easter and placed in front of the Town Hall where tickets for the Stawell Gift were sold. This relieved the work load of the ticket boxes at Central Park. Information regarding the ticket boxes from news papers can also be found on catalogue worksheets folder.Two photos of the portable Ticket box constructed of weather board painted white with a blue roof. The Photo's shows the wheels under the box but also supported by a brick block. stawell -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Matchbox Holder, Angus & Coote, Between 1935-1972
The matchbox holder was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the VMC who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the VMC. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Metal souvenir matchbox Holder– rectangle in shape with one side open for match strike – silver coloured metal – embossed shipping line logo and flag in enamel. Logo on front of matchbox holder has enamel badge with TSMV Manoora embossed on it with shipping line flag with a little anchorsouvenir, matchbox holder -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Metal Ashtray
The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Flat metal ashtray from P.O Liner Himalaya, with anchor standing up in the centre.P.O Logo Himalayasouvenir, cruise liners, merchant souvenir, ss himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Metal Ashtray
The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Aluminium square ashtray, with the P.O Log Himalaya embossed thereon, and an anchor standing in centre.Logo SS Himalayasouvenir, cruise liners, merchant souvenir, ss himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Metal Ashtray
The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A metal Ashtray from M.V Duntroon, which has a square base, with a brass anchor in middle.souvenir, merchant souvenir, cruise liners, m.v duntroon -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Metal Ashtray
The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Metal plated ashtray in the shape of a ships wheel, with P&O Logo & SS HimalayaP&O Logo SS Himalayasouvenir, cruise liners, merchant souvenir, ss himalaya, p&o cruise ship -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Metal Ashtray
The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Round Metal Aluminium Ashtray shaped as a ships wheel, with 8 spokes. Logo P&O, ArcadiaLogo P&O, Arcadiasouvenir, cruise liners, merchant souvenir, arcadia, p&o cruise ship -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Metal Ashtray
The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Metal Ashtray with logo SS OrcadesLogo SS. Orcadessouvenir, cruise liners, merchant souvenir, ss orcades -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Ashtray - China
The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Cream coloured Salisbury bone China ashtray, with yellow ship on blue water. S.S OrsovaSalisbury Bone China, made in England. S.S Orsovasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orsova -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Ashtray - Glass
The glass ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Triangular shaped glass ashtray, with a blue and orange base. Matson LinesMatson Linescruise liners, souvenir, matson lines -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Ashtray - China
The China ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Round China Ashtray, yellow with inscriptions. 4 x Emblems on side, lion's and kangaroo's.(O.S.N.C) Orient Steam Navigation Company 3333souvenir, cruise liners, merchant souvenir, orient steam navigation company -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Ashtray - Ceramic, circa 1960 - 1985
The ceramic ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A ceramic ashtray coloured white, gold, blue and black. P&O Liners OrianaThe shop on board, made exclusively for.souvenir, cruise liners, p&o cruise ship oriana -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Ashtray - Brass, circa 1925 - 1954
The brass ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.rectangular brass ashtray, made between 1925 - 1954souvenir, cruise liners, merchant souvenir -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Ashtray - Metal
The metal ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Eight sided metal ashtray with coloured logo P&O S.S Berrima. With flag red, white, blue & yellow.P&O Berrimasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s berrima -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Ashtray - Metal
The metal ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Round metal ashtray with log H.M.S BirminghamLogo H.M.S Birminghamsouvenir, cruise liners, h.m.s birmingham -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll - Fabric, Norah Wellings, 1957 - 1963
The souvenir fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A 'Norah Wellings'' souvenir sailor doll from the ship Fairstar. Blue coloured uniform, with a white coloured hat.Fairstarsouvenir, cruise liners, fairstar -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll - Fabric, Norah Wellings
The souvenir fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A 'Norah Wellings' souvenir sailor doll from the Chandris Line. Blue and white in colour.Chandris Linesouvenir, cruise liners, chandris line -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll of sailor
The souvenir fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A fabric souvenir doll of a sailor was purchased on the Fairsky Line. The uniform is blue in colour, with a white coloured hat.Fairskysouvenir, cruise liners, fairsky -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll of sailor
The souvenir fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir sailor doll from the Queen Elizabeth 2. Blue coloured uniform with a white coloured hat. Price tag tied around the right arm.Queen Elizabeth 2souvenir, cruise liners, queen elizabeth 2 -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll of sailor, Norah Wellings
The souvenir fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir doll of a sailor from the S.S Iberia. Blue coloured uniform with a white hat.S.S Iberiasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s iberia -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Powder Compact with mirror
The souvenir brass powder compact mirror was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A brass powder compact with mirror. With a satin padded top with photo imprint of the T.S.S Monowai on the right side.T.S.S Monowaisouvenir, cruise liners, t.s.s monowai -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Goblet - Mappin Plate
The souvenir Mappin Plate Goblet was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A Mappin Plate Goblet engraved with P.T.O Orient Strathnaver.P.T.O Strathnaversouvenir, p.t.o orient strathvaner -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Mustard Cup
The souvenir silver metal mustard cup was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Silver souvenir mustard cup with logo S.S OrmistonS.S Ormistonmerchant souvenir, s.s ormiston, cup -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Serviette Ring
The souvenir metal serviette ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir serviette ring from the R.M.S Otranto with an emblem on the front.R.M.S Otrantor.m.s otranto, merchant souvenir, serviette ring