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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Light Fitting, c. 1878
This light hanging mechanism could have been used for an adjustable chandelier with candle holders. It would likely be attached to the ceiling by its long stem to suspend the light fitting. A chain would have been threaded around each pulley, with one end joined to the top of the light fitting and the other end joined to a counter weight. The four counter weights would allow the light fitting to be raised or lowered to the desired height with little effort, to allow for lighting the candles or change the intensity of the light. This light fitting was once installed on the famous sailing ship, the Loch Ard, which was built in 1873 and tragically wrecked in 1878.The fitting was recovered from the wreck almost 100 years later, at the time it was discovered. LOCH ARD 1873-1878 – The Scottish-built clipper ship Loch Ard was bound for Melbourne in 1878 with 54 people on board. The mixed cargo it carried included items for the 1880 International Exhibition in Melbourne, one of which was the now famous Majorca ware Minton ‘Peacock’ statue. The Loch Ard was wrecked on June 1st when the ship crashed into Mutton Bird Island, east of Port Campbell. The only survivors were Tom Pearce, a crew member, and Eva Carmichael, a young passenger who was rescued by Pearce. The Gibsons, owners of nearby Glenample Homestead, cared for Tom, and for Eva who stayed longer before returning to Ireland. The wreck of the Loch Ard was discovered in 1967, before the introduction of the Victorian historic shipwreck legislation. In 1969 it was decided that all recovered material should be lodged with the Receiver of Wrecks. In 1980 Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Divers received a permit to recover artefacts from the wreck to safeguard them from looters. In 1982 the site was listed as a Historic Shipwreck, and the Maritime Archaeology Unit recovered loose artefact material. The light fitting is recognised as being historically significant as an example of lighting either as part of the ship ‘Loch Ard’ or part of the ship’s cargo, imported for use in Colonial Victoria in the 19th to early 20th century. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Light fitting; hanging mechanism with simple pulley wheels for pendant light. Metal pipe, closed and hooked at one end, stem has three decorative rings, and open end has a short narrower metal pipe inserted. Narrow pipe has a three tiered, scallop-edged dome attached to the end. The dome encloses remnants of broken chain length and is attached to a set of four pulley wheels arrayed in a circle with their edge sat right angles to each other. The light fitting was recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck artefact, loch ard, victoria, eva carmichael, tom pearce, lighting, lidht fitting, pendant light, chandelier, pulley light, adjustable height light -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary, E. Bonney, 1938
Mounted photograph of Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary of the establishment of Geelong in 1938, photographed at night in Corio Terrace, decorated with festooned lighting and other "baubles" and items. On the sides, the letters "1838.1938". Tram has the destination of West. Shows the lighting on the tram in detail and able to see the waxed flowers and other greenery. See also items 5863 and 5865 for other photographs and 8886 for a daytime photograph.Yields information about tram 23 decorated for the Centenary of the town's establishment.Block mounted photograph onto grey card with printed edges, Print stamped on rear - Photo by E. Bonney of 11 Shannon Ave Newtown Geelong, representing the "Sun News Pictorial" and "Melbourne Herald". celebrations, illuminated trams, tram 23, decorated trams, geelong, centenary -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Holding M, 2006
Property and subdivision believed to have been done by Bill and Kaye Reddenbach.Colour photograph of early stage of residential development showing roadways formed through property, drainage pipes placed ready for installation, street lighting in place. Photograph taken from school, looking east. Swan Reach Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Wal Jack, 23/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
Photo of No. 43 heading west in Sturt St. passing Cenotaph on 23/2/1962. Tram fitted with dash canopy lighting. Has 'Electric Cooking is Matchless' ad on roof of tram. Has Anglican Cathedral (Bluestone) in background.'SEC Ballarat No. 43 in Sturt St. passing Cenotaph 23/2/63' in blue inktramways, trams, sturt st., tram 43 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary, E. Bonney, 1938
Mounted photograph of Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary of the establishment of Geelong in 1938, photographed in Corio Terrace, decorated with festooned lighting and other "baubles" and items. On the sides, the letters "1838.1938". Tram has the destination of West, with a driver in the front cabin. Shows the lighting on the tram in detail and able to see the waxed flowers and other greenery. See also items 5863 and 5865 for other photographs and 8885 for a night photograph.Yields information about tram 23 decorated for the Centenary of the town's establishment.Block mounted photograph onto grey card with printed edges, Print stamped on rear - Photo by E. Bonney of 11 Shannon Ave Newtown Geelong, representing the "Sun News Pictorial" and "Melbourne Herald". celebrations, illuminated trams, tram 23, decorated trams, geelong, centenary -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Domestic object - Lamp, Spider lamp
Lamp hanger and chain with font holder. The lamp would have had a glass font. Screw part of a burner - the lamp chimney would have sat on the edge. Funnel to side fill of lamp. In pieces. Used as lighting in the library/Athenaeum.German maker - Dietz 1858 patent -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Candle mould, Early 20th century
This candle mould was used in the past to make six candles. Molten wax or tallow, together with a central thread or cotton, were poured into the columns and when set were removed from the moulds. Until the advent of electricity in the 1920s in Warrnambool, candles, lanterns and lamps were an important source of lighting in homes. Few homes had gas lighting. Many householders made their own candles from waste fat etc. This mould is retained as an example of the way householders in the past made their own candles to assist lighting in the home. This is a mould with a rectangular base and six cylindrical hollow columns with pointed ends affixed to the mould base. The columns are topped by a rectangular metal tray with the openings of the columns in the base of the tray. There is a metal clip attached to one end of the tray. The mould is very rusty warrnambool history, candles -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Candle Holder x2, circa early 1900
Historically this item was before electricity lighting was available. There is no protection around the candle to prevent wind or air movement from extinguishing the candle flame therefore this means of night illumination was used within a house environment. It could be easily moved from room to room but would have insignificant "candle power" to lighten more than a few metres around it. This item was before kerosene lamps, gas lighting and electric/battery lamps This candle holder would have been used within the homes of Kiewa residences to illuminate the way from room to room where there were no other forms of lighting available. As it is relatively light in weight and with a finger/s grip it is highly portable and was in time replaced by battery powered torches. It was used in a period where home, or local made candles were a necessity of living. This Item was used before battery powered torches were invented. Although candles are still used in the late 20th and after, their fundamental use has changed and they function more as a mood enhancement item or as a back up for an electrical power failure and the alternative battery powered torch also runs out of power.1. This small basin shaped candle holder is formed of metal and sealed with a pale grey enamel skin. It has a black painted edge and finger holder. It has a raised vertical spout for the securing of the candle. The bottom of the basin is contoured from the candle base to the outer edge to allow for melted candle wax to be safely held within the basin. 2. As above. The handle is rusty but otherwise in good condition. candle-holder, portable light enamel household goods -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Electrical, fittings 3 bakelite 1 brass c1930, c1931
As supply of electricity became available in the Moorabbin Shire c 1920 homes gradually changed from Gas lighting to Electrical lighting and bakelite was used for fittings. Bakelite was a safe non-conductor of the electric current. Housewives, who had ironed clothes with flat irons heated on the hearth of open fires, were delighted to be able to stand on a chair and remove the light globe and plug in their new clean and efficient electric iron. The supply of electricity to homes in the City of Moorabbin in the early 20th Century brought many welcome changes to domestic and commercial life 3 Electrical, fittings c 1931 a) a bakelite plug and socket Made in Australia b) a bakelite bayonet fitting Made in England ;c) Bakelite screw type with no markings d) A large brass and porcelain screw type with no markings L8 a) Australian Made / PIMI b) British Made in England c) No marks d) no marks electricity, electric lights, electric irons, bakelite, market gardeners, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Marine Lamp, Kempthorne Pty Ltd, 1941
Kempthorne Lighting Pty. was established as Coffey Lanterns in East Malvern, Melbourne Victoria in 1931 by brothers Selwyn and Owen Coffey. They manufactured lighting fixtures and fittings including oil lamps for marine use as well as for the domestic market. In early 1936 two other brothers, Erle and Terence had joined the company which was renamed Kempthorne Lantern Works Pty., Ltd. In 1946 Kempthorne joined with a small design team who had developed a domestic fan to form the subsidiary, Mistral fans. The company previously known as Kempthorne Holding Ltd was listed on the stock exchange in 1968. In 1977-1979 Kempthorne Mistral Ltd. Was a holding company comprising of Kempthorne Lighting Pty., Ltd. & Mistral Fans Pty., Ltd. An early Australian made marine lamp by a significant manufacturer that is still in business today making electrical equipment. The item is an important artefact that was made by an early Australian business that started in the 1930s. Over the years this company has demonstrated many innovations to the manufacturer of electrical items. Marine copper Lamp, round with brass makers lozenge and rounded hollow lugs set on either side of the lamp. Heavy metal handle with brass locking pin. Lid with catch on top. Made by Kempthorne Pty Ltd Melb. 1941flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lamp, copper ship lamp, ship lamp, kempthorne pty ltd -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Briar Hill bonfire, 2018_
Information and photographs about a bonfire and barbeque held in Briar Hill circa 1962. Frank Davis MP is lighting the bonfire with Bob Manuell looking on.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.briar hill, frank davis, bob manuell -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - MMTB SW6 Class Tram 850, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1939
Photograph of the first SW6 class tram built by Preston Workshops. Note the dash canopy lighting, tail lamp and the sign "This is you car Use It"Tram 850 was the first SW6 built by MMTB 1n 1939, and featured sliding doors. Some earlier class trams were retrofitted with sliding doors.MMTB SW6 Class Tram 850, possibly photographed at South Melbourne Depottramcars, tramways, sw6 class, tram 850, dash canopy lighting -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - L 103 Swanston St, John Alfred
Photo shows L class 103 (Route 6). Has the National Bank behind. Note the street lighting standards. Photo during the 1950sYields information about the use of the L class tram in Melbourne during the mid 1950sPhotograph - Black and White - L 103 Swanston StHas details on rear in ink and John Alfred Stamp. tramways, l class, swanston st, tram 103, trams -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Matchbox, Matchox and top - Aborigines on one, Southern Cross on the top. C1971, 1971
1. Matchbox with a picture of two aborigines on the top - lighting a fire. A mia-mia is in the background. Text overprinted 'Australian Safety Matches'. Note metric dimensions.; 2. Matchbox top only. Text 'The Southern Cross'. Southern Cross stars are in the background.1. Text on back of matchbox: Cooking Food/Australian Match Mfg Co Pty Ltd/Made in Australia (10/5)/ 1971 [Handwritten]/Average Contents 50.; 2. Matchbox top only. Text 'The Southern Cross'. Southern Cross stars are in the background. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, New General and Mining Telegraphy Code, 1907, 1907
Red hard covered book of 673 pages. Contents include vocabulary, skeleton code, English Money, American MOney, number, Assays, Letters, Cables, Points of the Compass, Electric Lighting, Bankers, Finance, Skeleton Code for Addenda, Morse Alphabet Stamped "Great Carpentaria Copper Mining Company No Liability"great carpentaria copper mining company no liability, mining, telegraph, telegraphy, morse code, morse alphabet, code, mining telegraphy code -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Furnishings, bedroom candle stick holder, Circa late 1880s
Prior to the installation of gas and electric light, pioneers used candles for lighting after sunset. This ornate candle-stick holder most likely was used in the bedroom. The family of Miss May Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireSmall white ceramic candle stick holder with pink and yellow floral transfer-printed decoration on the rim. There is also a small raised area on the rim to hold a candle-snuffer. On one side there is a small ceramic "loop" attached as a carrying handle. This item broken beyond repair by brush tailed possum when he entered Cottage via chimney 27/4/2014furnishings, lights, lamps, candles, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, brighton, kitchenware, curtis may, market gardeners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - LADIES PENDANT WATCH
Swiss silver Ladies Half Hunter key wound Pendant Watch with Face cover .Black hands & Roman Numerals on face. Face protector has enamel Time ring .Well Hallmarked with the Swiss rampant bear .Name scratched inside back cover -May / Markings - 18050 F 0.935 (silver content).horology, watches, pocket, horology-watches-ladies-swiss -
Supreme Court of Victoria Library
Brass Gasalier Pillar, 1888
The Government Gazette of September 28, 1888 advertises the acceptance of a contract of 276 pounds for the purchase of a "Pillar gasalier for Library, New Law Courts". The area under the dome was obviously found to be poorly illuminated and the purchase of the pillar light was approved. A table for the library had been approved in January and these two pieces of furniture were to complement each other.The gasalier pillar is of state significance as a unique survivor of gas light illumination. It is an important part of the interior decoration of the library, contributing to its intact 19th century furnishings.The gasalier has a blackwood base, with an elaborate serpentine brass fit out for the lighting with etched glass shades. The gasalier is topped by a small figure of an emu, on the lower finials are kangaroos. While originally designed for gas the gasalier was converted to electricy in the early 20th century. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAMILY OUTING
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Family outing: Sergeant Mac Young with his daughters Audrey, Jac and Norma atop a stone tower in 1941. This photo is believed to have been taken at Lighting Hill, in Eaglehawk. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1930
Black and white photograph showing eight men around a tap, man kneeling appears to be lighting gas associated with underground water from a drill site, on left Mr AW Imray Director of SA Oil Wells Company Lakes Entrance Victoriaoil and gas industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Hall built July 1926, funded mainly by public donation, lighting was originally by kerosene lamps, later 'gloria lights', then a generator, until electricity connected in 1964.Colour photograph of the entry to the Nowa Nowa Community Hall, shows a timber dwelling with gable roof, weather shield over main door. Nowa Nowa Victoria.halls -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image - black and white, Ballarat Junior Technical School Turning and Fitting Class, 1915, 1915
The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines.Fourteen boys, wearing white aprons, are undertaking a practical class in turning and fitting at the Ballarat Junior Technical School. The boys work with foot pedaled and early electric lathes. The classroom has evidence of both gas and electric lighting. (the guitar shaped lamp is gas)ballarat junior technical school, ballarat school of mines, education, trade, fitting and turning -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Olympic Torch Relay Stawell - Halls Gap
Olympic Torch relay in Stawell AreaPhoto Album red cover with black spine, Photograph of lighting the cauldron in Stawell for the 2000 Olympic torch relay 10 - Colour Photographs of various people carrying Olympic Torch in the Torch relay. 7041 Male Standing on road with Olympic Torch. People in BackgroundOn Spine Olympic Torch Relay Stawell Halls Gap 2000 Photo Album 9 on a blue sticker on a white sticker 9A -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, mid 1950's
Yields information about the Ballarat Tower truck and its use to put up festoon lighting in Bridge St.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of the SEC Ballarat tower truck in the Bridge Mall, putting up festoon lighting for the an event or season. Truck outside the McDougall & Chisholm shop. Truck has the SEC logo on the door and a water bag.trams, tramways, bridge st, events, tower truck -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, State of Victoria, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, April 1941
Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Air Raid precautions: Advice to householders. A 36-page illustrated booklet providing advice for householders on air raids. The booklet includes sections on: Things to do in an air raid, Lighting restrictions, and Shelters. Within the booklet is a pink leaflet produced on behalf of the Kew A.R.P. second world war 1939-1945, dorothy rogers collection, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "W class Tram Modernisation", 25/10/2013 12:00:00 AM
Report - "W class Tram Modernisation" from the ttmrail webpage, 2 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner, details the changes - DC Traction chopper system, controllers, inverters, controls, drivers cabins, lighting and drivers and saloon heating systems.trams, tramways, ttm rail, braking, electrical equipment, electrical systems, electrical engineering, controllers, w class -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - City of Bendigo Mayoral Chain, F Prescott Jeweller et al, 1893
The Bendigo mayoral chain or chain of office was donated by George Lansell in 1893 and manufactured from local gold by F Prescott. The design of modern mayoral chains (also known as a livery collar) mimics the ancient gold collar of Esses worn by the Lord Mayor of London which was bequeathed to his successors by Sir John Aleyn (who died in 1545) and which has a large jewelled pendant added in 1607. Source: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livery_collarDesigned and manufactured by Mr. E. Prescott from 9ct Yellow Gold in 1893 and believed to be made from Bendigo gold, the Bendigo mayoral chain was conceived by Mr J.H. Abbott and created with financial assistance of Mr George Lansell the "Gold King" of Bendigo who contributed the central medallion. The 18 links which made up the original chain represented serving mayors to date and were gifted by ex mayors or their representatives. The main chain consists of 35 links of quatrefoil form with the name of each mayor and the years of their term engraved and filled with black enamel. Overtime, as the chain grew too long to wear, it was separated into two joining chains eventually consisting of another 34 link section, totaling 69 links. The monogram of each mayor in gold is placed in the centre of each link and the links are connected by filigree 9ct gold joining curbs, unique to this period. The engraved central 'drop' or medallion is an eight pointed form with the body being an irregular oval containing four projections and four recesses forming the eight points. The shield section depicts the Australian emblem in miniature above and larger central Bendigo Coat of Arms filled with coloured enamel. The reverse of the medallion bears Lansell's name and is inscribed with the following: / Bendigo gold field discovered in 1851/ proclaimed municipality of Sandhurst /1855 / and city 1871/ Named changed to City of Bendigo 1891, in honor of which event / Cr J. H. Abbott, M.L.C. / inaugurated the mayoral chain / and medallion was presented to the city council / by George Lansell, Esq / to whose implicit belief in the inexhaustible / nature of our gold resources and the idefatigable energy / in developing them Bendigo mainly owns its / present prosperity / June 1893 / W. Honeybone, Town Clerk /sandhurst, bendigo, mayor, mayoral chain, george lansell, prescott, abbott, blashki, council, 1893, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 17 Wendouree Parade, 1950s
Photograph of SEC tram 17 in Wendoure Parade at depot junction. Tram has the destination of Victoria St. Photographer unknown, during 1950s before the fitting of dash canopy lighting.Yields information about tram 17 during the 1950s and Wendouree Parade.Black and white photograph, with adhesive remnants on the rear.trams, tramways, tram 17, depot junction, wendouree parade. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Late 1950's
Yields information the appearance and details about Bridge St shopping area late 1950's and the motor cars in the street at the time.Digital scan from the Ben Parle collection of SEC No.41 in bound in Bridge St, with the destination of Gardens via Drummond Nth. Photo 1950's or early 1960 prior to introduction of dash canopy lighting. Photo received with the Ben Parle slides 09/2004. trams, tramways, bridge st, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Late 1950's
Yields information the appearance and details about No. 35 crossing the railway level crossing.Digital scan from the Ben Parle collection of SEC 35 crossing the railway level crossing, south bound with the destination of Sebastopol . Photo 1950's or early 1960 prior to introduction of dash canopy lighting. Photo received with the Ben Parle slides 09/2004. trams, tramways, lydiard st nth, level crossings, tram 35