Made at Port of Melbourne Authority [P.O.M.A] shipwrights shop Williamstown in 1975P.O.M.C. wharf carpenters maintenance puntworking boats, poma, williamstown, shipwrights

The original postcards in this series (2013.002 to 2013.018) were generously loaned to Williamstown Botanic Gardens by a private collector for copying. The fountain is located on the southern side of the ornamental lake and was erected to celebrate the jubilee of the municipality (17 March 1906). Controversy surrounded the commission for the design and construction of the fountain, as it was originally assigned to a contractor in Carlton. Williamstown residents insisted the fountain be designed and constructed locally, and on December 1906 the fountain was tendered by local firm Bliss and Sons and opened for public use in 1906. The fountain features a symmetrical plan, consisting of fur granite columns supporting a granite canopy and is fully operational following restoration work in 2013. The idea for the fountain came from an elderly resident of Williamstown who suggested the council follow the example of Ballarat’s gardens with its many statues and monuments. The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. The significance of the fountain is its reflection of how Williamstown people felt for their Gardens and the importance placed on investing in locally operated business. It was noted in the Brief Jottings column of the Williamstown Chronicle, February 24 1906, the fountain is a “We favor the erection of the jubilee fountain in the Giffard-street (Williamstown Botanic) Gardens. Ornaments of that kind there will make that beauty spot even more attractive.” Sepia scene of a fountain situated on paths bordered with rocks. The fountain in on a plinth with a plaque. The fountain features a symmetrical plan, consisting of four granite columns supporting a granite canopy. High stumps of trees are just behind the fountain with larger trees in the background to the right and left of the image.Postcard, Gardens, Post-Card, Williamstown-Botanic-Gardens, Hobsons-Bay-City-Council, Jubilee-fountain, fountain drinking-fountain, granite, Bliss-and-Sons, Madeleypostcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, jubilee-fountain, fountain drinking-fountain, granite, bliss-and-sons, madeley

"Dear Alice" Is a collection of 142 Postcards from Australia and around world, almost all of which are addressed to Miss Alice Evans, No. 2 Cox Gardens, Williamstown, dated between 1905 - 1909. These postcards form part of a collection found in the ceiling of No. 2 Cox Gardens by a local builder and carpenter Gordon Peterson. Peterson was contracted to demolish the house in the mid 1970's. The cards were held in the Estate of Gordon Peterson, along with a photo of the cottage, before demolition until donation to the historical society by his descendants in 2024. Alice Edith Evans was born in Williamstown in 1885 to parents Benjamin Samuel Evans (1833-1900), a bootmaker from Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales and Catherine (nee Jones) (1850-1915) from Eaglehawk, near Castlemaine. Alice had three older step sisters, and two younger brothers, Benjamin and Samuel, who sadly died in infancy. Alice’s father, Benjamin, had been married previously, his wife dying during childbirth, leaving him with three daughters to care for. After leaving school, Alice was employed as a clerk with Trevor Jones & Co. (real estate agents), until her declining health prevented her from working. She was an active and well known member of the Welsh Church and Sunday School on Ferguson Street and enjoyed singing and playing in local concerts. Well known in the community, a Grand Benefit Concert was organised in her honour on 9th April, 1910, at the Mechanics Institute, Williamstown. Hosted by Mayor Cr. Wymark, the event featured a delightful program of musical performances, showcasing both individual talents and the Carlton Club Choir. Tragically, Alice passed away due to the effects of her illness on 3rd December 1910, at the age of just 25. She is buried in Williamstown Cemetery. The postcards, written between 1905 to 1906, illustrate the social history of residents and everyday life at the turn of the century, using postcards as a means of communication.Part of Collection of 142 Postcards. This coloured postcard is of the Palm Avenue in the Williamstown Botanic Gardens with the marble state of A.T. Clark in the distance.williamstown botanic gardens, a.t. clark, statue, notable

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 and firemen's quarters at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street.fire and fire services, fire station, williamstown road

Maritimo was built by William H Croker, a local Williamstown solicitor in 1885, and was demolished in 1993, the original wrought iron fence remainsMaritimo was an important local building and landmark, sent in extensive grounds, which was demolished despite local efforts to stop its destructionColour photograph of Maritimo on The Strand, Williamstown. Ornate two storey red brick mansion with square tower on left and tall central chimney. Wrought iron fence with entrance gates to driveway and five pillars.

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Robert (Bob) Cornelius Watters in front of Williamstown Road home in Melbourne High School uniform 1935bob watters junior, robert cornelius watters, education - secondary schools

Year book for the Williamstown High School 1961 school year. Contains staff, student leaders, captains, prefects, sports results, camp details, student work.Black and white publication. Buff card cover printed in black, yellow and red. 42 p.: ill.Hand written inside front cover 'Yvonne L. Francome, Form VS Williamstown High School 1961. 14 Wellington St, West Footscray, Vic. 68.3057'.williamstown high school, 1961, high tide, yearbook

The photo shows an MMTB Bus with a crew, the destination of Williamstown Railway Station, and three passengers. Item 7712, A descriptive history of MMTB Buses 1923 - 1983, records that the Williamstown - Newport bus opened 17/4/1926 and closed 31/12/1930. Photo taken at a railway station - overhead masts in the rear. Fishmark in the backgroundYields information about the buses used on the Williamstown Station service during the 1920s.Black and white print mounted onto brown cardboardOn rear in ink "H498"tramways, thornycroft, williamstown, buses

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Watters outside her home at 124 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400) 1932norma watters

The Gardens were a popular venue for Sunday School picnics for many years. She was aged approximately when the photo was taken and her head can just be seen in the middle of the photo. Alice Weatherhead (Cochran) lived firstly in Newport and then Railway Cres Williamstown. She attended the Newport Baptist Church and the Domestic Arts School. At the time of writing the letter she was 91 years of age. She worked at the aircraft factory in Champion Road, Newport making the rear fuselage for Beaufort Bombers. Her father, Tom Cochran, belonged to the Williamstown Horticultural Society.Alice’s photos and written memories encapsulate the intangible heritage of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens. She recalls: playing in the Gardens; using them as her as a place for solace and thinking; while riding to the beach from Newport; walking in crocodile file past the Gardens from her school to the swimming baths, the ‘air of mystery as you walked through those wonderful wrought iron gates’; a place of courtship with the boy she later married. She wrote about seeing a purple flowering plant in a circular bed that was ‘spectacular and inspired me to grow it in my garden’. Black and white image of people sitting and standing together for the group photo. There are large trees in the background; a young boy standing with his hands behind his back at the back row to the left. There are two crosses (in pen) above the heads of two women in the back row on the left side.On the reverse of the image: Mother and G. M. L. / marked x x / Newport Baptist S.S. / Picnic Williamstown Gardens / Grace Logan / [address is written but not to be published] / No29williamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, 1930, newport baptist sunday school picnic, alice cochran

Images collected by donor for Williamstown High School archives and scanned by Lindy Wallace for Botanic Gardens archiveThe images demonstrate the social value of the Gardens to the local community and how they used as a place for meeting, playing and celebrating with friends and family.Black and white image of Williamstown High School students at the Gardens. 12 boys sitting and kneeling on the grass. Flag pole, trees and another group of students are in the background. The group includes James Morton, Ian Porter, Tom Radford, Douglas Henderson. williamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, williamstown high school, 1952

Green binding represented Wombat House at Williamstown High SchoolBlack woolen pocket taken from a Williamstown High School blazer, year [1953]. Blazer has green binding stripe at top and embroidered anchor and garland in red and yellow. 'Hold Fast' across bottom of anchor. Green stripe under logo. Black lining on back of pocket.williamstown high school, school uniform, wombats

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Ellen Patricia WATTERS (Patsy) outside her home at 124 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400) ellen patricia watters

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Fargo vintage fire engine outside Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 in Williamstown Road at the Fire in the Borough launch.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, williamstown road

Young mens literary and scientific societies were community and educational organisations fostering self improvement and were active in the late 19th to early 20th centuries in Australia and other countries. They offered access to libraries and literary / scientific forums for working and middle class men, and were often linked to churches. The Williamstown society was very active around the turn of the century offering lectures, meetings and debates. Wooden vintage writing case. Two slanted top opening doors; keyhole on R/H door damaged (no key). Metal badge on each door (see "inscriptions and markings" below}. Day/date/month display operated by bakelite knobs above display. Four tier holders for stationery/letters etc. Storage for writing implements and pen nibs. Netting arrangement on back of L/H door. On metal badge affixed to L/H desktop door: "PRESENTED to Mr. A. Willlian AS A TOKEN of ESTEEM By the Members of W. L.&.S. A./ Jan. 1. 1888" (Williamstown Literary & Scientific Association) On metal badge affixed to R/H desktop door: "WILLIAMSTOWN YOUNG MENS LITERACY & SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION" surrounding the insignia

Black And White postcard of the Finnish Barque Panape, anchor off Williamstown. (Sh 221.2 Ships M - R)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, panape, post card, postcard, french barque, williamstown

Images collected by donor for Williamstown High School archives and scanned by Lindy Wallace for Botanic Gardens archiveThe images demonstrate the social value of the Gardens to the local community and how they used as a place for meeting, playing and celebrating with friends and family.Black and white image of Williamstown High School students at the Gardens. 7 girls sitting on grass in front row; 7 girls kneeling in second row; approximate 17 students standing in two rows at rear; teacher standing to the right of the image. They are on the lawn with paths and trees in the background.

This vase, one of a part of a pair of organ vases, was part of the original furnishings of the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History: for more, see our Reg. No. 611, Set of Pews) The Missions to Seamen, an Anglican charity, has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. It symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today there are centr4es in over 200 ports world-wide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria the orgainsation began in Williamstown in 1857. It was as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’. Its location was an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000 the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943 a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981 and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This vase, and its pair, is significant through its association with the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen Church in Williamstown, Melbourne, established in 1857. The items in our collection from the Missions to Seamen in Williamstown, Victoria, have historical and social significance. They show that people of the 1800s and 1900s cared about the seafarers’ religious, moral, and social welfare, no matter what the religion, social status or nationality. It had its origins in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The first Australian branch was started in 1856 by the Rev. Kerr Johnston, a Church of England clergyman, and operated from a hulk moored in Hobson’s Bay; later the Mission occupied buildings in Williamstown and Port Melbourne. Vase, one of a pair, of organ vases, polished brass church vases with truncated conical shapes. White sticker under vase with hand written number "136" This is one of the original items in our ‘St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection’.White sticker under vase with hand written number "136" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, vase, church vase, brass vase, conical vase, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, flying angel club, organ vase

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Watters dressed in school uniform outside her home at 124 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400) 1935norma watters, education - secondary schools

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Watters dressed in school uniform outside her home at 124 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400) 1935norma watters

The Watters family moved from Albert Park to Garden City Port Melbourne circa 1934 buying a Bank House at 128 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400). The family consisted of Bob Watters senior and his wife Ellen (nee Oakley), children Patsy (b 1920), Bob Junior (b 1922) and Norma (b1924). The children attended Albert Park Primary, Middle Park Central School and then MacRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne Boys High School.Digital photograph of Norma Watters dressed in school uniform outside her home at 124 Williamstown Road (later renumbered to 400) 1935norma watters

Images collected by donor for Williamstown High School archives and scanned by Lindy Wallace for Botanic Gardens archiveThe images demonstrate the social value of the Gardens to the local community and how they used as a place for meeting, playing and celebrating with friends and family. Image 2014.007c also demonstrates the changes over time to the Gardens structures: for example when the gates and fence was painted white. Colour image of approximately 18 children sitting in front of and drawing dates of the Gardens. Most have blue jumpers on over the top of their light blue school uniforms. The gates, posts and picket fence are painted white. They are students of Williamstown High School Art Class. The name of the teacher is unknown. williamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, williamstown high school

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Fargo vintage fire engine parked on the driveway outside Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 in Williamstown Road at the Fire in the Borough launch.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, williamstown road

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Fargo vintage fire engine parked on the driveway outside Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 in Williamstown Road at the Fire in the Borough launch.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, williamstown road

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Fargo vintage fire engine parked on the driveway outside Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 in Williamstown Road at the Fire in the Borough launch.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, williamstown road

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Fargo vintage fire engine parked on the driveway outside Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 in Williamstown Road at the Fire in the Borough launch.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, williamstown road

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Fargo vintage fire engine parked on the driveway outside Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 in Williamstown Road at the Fire in the Borough launch.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, williamstown road

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Fargo vintage fire engine parked on the driveway outside Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 in Williamstown Road at the Fire in the Borough launch.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, williamstown road

Fire in the Borough (2007) by Shirley A VIDEION was launched in 2008 at the Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 at the corner of Williamstown Road and Graham Street. Current Fire Fighter, Station Officer Phillip BENCRAFT was special guest to help launch the book. Phillip is the great-grand nephew of William BENCRAFT who was appointed Superintendent of the United Insurance Companies' Brigade in March, 1858.Digital colour photograph of the Fargo vintage fire engine parked on the driveway outside Port Melbourne Fire Station No 39 in Williamstown Road at the Fire in the Borough launch.fire in the borough, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, fire and fire services, williamstown road