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This Minton floor tile is from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The iron-hulled clipper ship from the Loch Line was heading for Port Phillip from London, when it ran into the cliffs of Mutton Bird Island near Port Campbell. The Loch Ard was laden with high-value cargo including luxury goods intended for display at the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. One notable survivor from the ship’s freight manifest was the well-packed Minton porcelain peacock, a two-meter high ceramic masterpiece of vivid glazed colours. (This is also on display in the Great Circle Gallery). The almost total loss of life and property from the Loch Ard registered as a shocking tragedy for the Colony of Victoria, at a time when social confidence and economic optimism were otherwise high. The wealth generated from Gold and Wool was increasingly being spent on grandiose private residences and imposing public buildings. The demand for quality furnishings and fittings was therefore strong. Among the products consigned to burgeoning colonial markets by the Milton Pottery at Stoke upon Trent, were their new range of colourfully patterned but very durable floor tiles ideal for the high-traffic spaces in the large civic buildings then being constructed in Australia and America. These floor tiles were “encaustic”, meaning that their designs and colours were encased “within” the depth of the tile. Rather than their decorative patterns being glazed onto the surface of the tile, their inlaid designs were created during the manufacturing process, as “coloured slips” (or liquid clay) were poured into a deep pre-moulded casting. When fired, the resulting tile was colour-fast and design-fast. The Minton floor tile is significant for its hard-wearing yet attractive design. The shipwreck of the Loch Ard is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register ( S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulations of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck of which the subject items are a small part. The collections of objects give us a snapshot of how we can interpret the story of this tragic event. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. Through is associated with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history. A square Minton floor tile with a white background, and beige, dark blue, light blue and black geometric pattern as well as leaves in the design. The tile has corner broken off and some chipping along the edges. The reverse has five rows of five evenly spaced holes. The back of the tile has inscriptions. Made by Minton & Co. at Stoke upon Trent. This encaustic floor tile was recovered from the shipwreck of the LOCH ARD. Branded "... MINTON&CO / PATENT / STOKE UPON TRENT"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, minton floor tile, encaustic tile, melbourne international exhibition, floor tile, minton tile, minton & co., stoke upon trent

1040.1 Map of London for sailors and soldiers (produced by the YMCA).1040.2 London Omnibus map 1040.3 YMCA Guide to France 1040.4 How to see Paries (as recommended by the YMCA) 1040.5 Penny Guide of Stratford-On-Avon 1040.6 The tramway Guide to Glasgow 1040.7 Silk ribbon Overseas Christmas Greeting 1918.

A medium thickness A5 soft cover book, Yellowy orange coloured cover with black writing & a black & white picture of a Queen bee & workers on honeycomb. 344 pages

The photograph that appears in this frame is a copy. The original is catalogued at 01314. Sgt David Hamilton Pruden, 404, enlisted from Newry and was killed at Koster River in the Trasnvaal on 21 July 1900, and was buried at Rustenburg cemetery. He is commemorated in a large tablet in the Stratford Mechanics' Institute. This photograph originally hung in the Stratford Mechanics' Institute. A framed sepia copy photographic print of a head and shoulders portrait of a young man in dress uniform of the Victorian Mounted Rifles, labelled Pte D.Pruden and presumed to be David Hamilton Pruden, who died in Africa during the Boer War. The frame, of crossed wooden bars with decorative metal at each crossing, appears to be commercially produced. Backing support for the frame is a section of an 1893 calender for an unknown insurance firm, agent J.B Kelly at Stratford, which has been detached for separate cataloguing.boer war 1899-1902

Postcard with photo of Avon River, York, W. A.

This plate is one of a collection of plates with the Asiatic Pheasant design from recovered from the wreck o the Loch Ard. A brief history of the Loch Ard (1873-1878): - The sailing ship Loch Ard was one of the famous Loch Line ships that sailed from England to Australia. Barclay, Curdle and Co. built the three-masted iron vessel in Glasgow in 1873. It had sailed three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its fateful voyage. Loch Ard left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of recently married, 29-year-old Captain Gibbs. It was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. Onboard were straw hats, umbrellas, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionery, linen and candles, and a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. Other cargo included items intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880. The Loch Ard had been sailing for three months and was close to its destination on June 1, 1878. Captain Gibbs had expected to see land at about 3 am but the Loch Ard ran into a fog that greatly reduced visibility and there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. The fog lifted at 4 am and the sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast were much closer to them than Captain Gibbs expected. He tried to manage the vessel but failed and the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. The top deck loosened from the hull, and the masts and rigging crashed down, knocking passengers and crew overboard. The lifeboat was launched by Tom Pearce but crashed into the side of Loch Ard and capsized. He clung onto its overturned hull and sheltered under it. He drifted out to sea and the tide brought him back to what is now called Loch Ard Gorge. He swam to shore and found a cave for shelter. A passenger, Eva Carmichael, had raced onto the deck to find out what was happening and was confronted by towering cliffs above the ship. She was soon swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He swam out and dragged her to the shelter of the cave. He revived her with a bottle of brandy from a case that had washed up on the beach. Tom scaled a cliff in search of help and followed some horse hoof prints. He came from two men from Glenample Station, three and a half miles away. He told the men of the tragedy and then returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. They reached Loch Ard Gorge and took the two shipwreck survivors to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome and was presented with a medal and some money. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost her family in the tragedy. This plate is significant for its connection to the potters Minton. It is also significant for its connection with the wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard. The Loch Ard shipwreck is significant for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register (S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulations of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck. The group gives a snapshot of history, enabling us to interpret the story of this tragic event and the lives of the people involved. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allow us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. The collection's historical significance is that it is associated unfortunately with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history.China dinner plate, scalloped rim. Floral arrangement with Asiatic Pheasant design, made by Middleport Pottery. Recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard. Within cartouche "B & L / MIDDLEPORT POTTERY" and an 'L" handwritten in black pen.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, plate, minton, loch ard, asiatic pheasant design

Black knitting machine featuring crank handle and circular knitting needles, with gold lettering. CYMBAL / FOREIGNknitting, socks, machines, manufacturing, cymbal

Index, p.169.non-fictionA selection of Irish poetry.ireland - poetry, ireland

Metal surround, hide on drum face, with adjusting taps. Complete with two wooden drumsticks. This is known as a snare drum c1920sBallbe & Avon & Co London.musical instruments, percussion

Various letters written to Mrs P Amery of 11 Maury Road, Chelsea during her role as the Honorary Secretary for the Chelsea RVIB Auxiliary. Correspondence between Head Office and the Auxiliaries (who provided a lifeline of donations) was a crucial way to maintaining a good relationship, providing support and acknowledgement for the hard work undertaken by volunteers. A summary of these letters is listed below: 1939 - Appreciation for holding the role as Honorary Secretary. 1941 - Congratulations on appointment as secretary to the RVIB Chelsea Auxiliary. 1944 - Congratulations on re-election as Honorary Secretary 1952 - Acknowledgement of unselfish and valued service upon her retirement of the Secretary role. 1954 - Acknowledgement of service upon her retirement on behalf of the President and Committee members of the Chelsea auxiliary5 letters from the RVIB to Mrs P AmeryVarious illustrations based upon the letterhead used at the timeroyal victorian institute for the blind, p. amery, auxiliaries

Small round glass jar with pink carnations on lid.Avon Carnation Cream Sachet Fragrance in ---- over skin Net 19g Avon Prod Pty Ltd Sydney.containers, commercial, glass technology, bottles

Angus McMillan was born in 1810 at Glenbrittle in the Isle of Skye. He was one of fourteens sons of Ewan McMillan. Angus McMillan arried i New South Wales in January 1839, and became an overseer for Captai nLachlan Macalister. I n 1839 Angus McMillan travelled south. He settled for a time on Jame MacFarlane's statin at Currawong. IOn 28 May 1839 Angus MacMillan stated travelling southward toward the coast. Angus Macmillan named the Avon River after the river of the same name in his native Scotland. In 1840 he established a pastoral run at Bushy Park, near Maffra. William Odell Raymond established a run in the area in 1842, and built his house, Strathfieldsaye, during 1848–54. European settlement did not take place without resistance, and in return, massacres were inflicted by Angus McMillan and others on Gunai people, especially between the years of 1840 and 1850. (wikipedia) The first application for the 'Bushy Park' run appears in the “Port Phillip Gazette” on 13 August 1843. It was taken up by Angus McMillan, who also took up the 'Boisdale' run for his employer Lachlan Macalister at the same time. In March 1844 a Licence to occupy the 16,000 acre 'Bushy Park' was granted to McMillan. In the late 1840s Andrew Martin and Matt McCraw built Angus McMillan's Bushy Park homestead. Aboriginal killings in Gippsland area most often were never formally recorded, but lived on in folklore, mainly in place names pinpointing what some historians now refer to as "massacres", and others as "conflicts". There is Boney Point, on Lake Wellington, Butchers Creek, near Metung, Slaughterhouse Gully, at Buchan, Skull Creek, at Lindenow, and, notoriously, Warrigal Creek, at Woodside. "Here, according to a couple of contemporary - though not eyewitness - reports, between 50 and 150 blacks were killed in an orgy of revenge after the murder and mutilation of a leading Scots settler, Ronald Macalister. If anybody had any doubts about the fitness of commemorating McMillan's name, no one voiced them then. Gippsland was, and still is, dotted with stone cairns tracing his route from Omeo, down the Tambo Valley to the fertile plains where he was to make (and lose) his fortune. And where, according to a growing body of opinion, he was to lead the "Highland Brigade", a band of armed settlers, against the Kurnai. History is fiction agreed on, and it is written by the winners. For most of the past 150 years, McMillan has been hailed as a trail-blazing pioneer. The legend began to crumble 20 years ago with publication of new histories, which at first outraged Gippsland historical societies and old residents, but which have gradually changed the way McMillan is viewed. ... Still, not all McMillan's contemporaries agreed with the "Highland Brigade" and its methods. Henry Meyrick, an English-born squatter, wrote to relatives in disgust about his neighbours. He estimated that 450 had been killed, and wrote: "Men, women and children are shot down whenever they can be met with. Some excuse might be found for shooting the men by those who are daily getting their cattle speared, but what they can urge in their excuse who shoot the women and children I cannot conceive." (http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/04/26/1019441303552.html, accessed 20 September 2016.) The Gippsland electorate is called 'McMillan' in his honour. Photographs of the remains of a timber home used by squatter Angus McMillan at his "Bushy Park" property on the Avon River. angus mcmillan, bushy park, avon river, squater

Newspaper cutting (6/1/2012, Bendigo Advertiser re: Noela Stratford artist in charcoal.Bendigo Weeklyperson, individual, nola stratford

In 1987 a farewell was held for John Wicking, former President of the AFB. The presentation of a medal "Rara Avis" (rare bird) and on the reverse 'Nil Taurus excretis' (no bull excretement) was made to the bemused honouree. Upon the front face of the plate is an image of Mr Wicking wearing a name plate 'The Guiding Light', as he climbs an 'Association for the Blind' sign to reach the guiding light at the top. On the reverse is a drawing of a bull snorting.Medal chain with metal plate attached upon which paper images are pasted, either side of the plate is plastic gold braiding holding white painted wicker upon which 'Rara Avis' and 'Nil Taurus Excretis' has been Dymo labelled.john wicking, association for the blind

A white rectangular metal sign with rounded corners and a black line border. It has holes drilled in four corners. plus two larger central holes for fixing it to wall or pole and is rusted on the left side. Centre justified warning message reads: Commonwealth Of Australia (in black)/ DANGER (in red) /Live Firing/ Unexploded/Ordnance/ Trespass/ Upon This Land/ Is Prohibited. Centre justified message reads: Commonwealth Of Australia (in black)/ DANGER (in red) /Live Firing/ Unexploded/Ordnance/ Trespass/ Upon This Land/ Is Prohibited. sign, commonwealth of australia, danger, warning

Black and white photograph of Ken Lapham Security Officer upon his retirement after fourteen years in Lakes Entrance and thirty six years in the office, Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Ken Lapham Security Officer upon his retirement after fourteen years in Lakes Entrance and thirty six years in the office, Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, people, commerce

Once assigned to Bill Hotson, Chiltern Valley resident and member of the local Chiltern CFA. 1960's helmet issue. Associated with the Chiltern CFA and member Mr. Bill Hotson, resident of Chiltern Valley. White with red band fire fighters helmet. There is a blue and white shield on the front with the Country Fire Brigade Victoria wording upon it. There are two red tape strips on the front also. A green name tag states the item once was assigned to Bill Hotson Group Officer. There is a blue and white shield on the front with the Country Fire Brigade Victoria wording upon it. There are two red tape strips on the front also. A green name tag states the item once was assigned to Bill Hotson Group Officer. 1960's white fire fighter's helmet, chiltern valley resident bill hotson fire fighting helmet

Dinner size plate with photograph of St Paul's Cathedral, London. Plate has gold.... Picture in rich taupe brown. "Avon shape" plate.MADE IN ENGLAND Crown Ducal Made in Englandcrown ducal, plate

Veterans cup presented to lady golfer from 1980. Presented by Liza Moore who was..... 1980 Dawn Irvine, 1981 Nance Kirby,1982 Nance Kirby, 1983 Jean Clingan, 1984 June Moore, 1985 June Neville, 1986 Jean Clingan, 1987 June Moore, 1988 June Bogner, 1989 June Moore, 1990 Peg Townsend, 1991 Audrey Deppeler, 1992 Jean Clingan, 1993 S Sweeney, 1994 M Bacon, 1995 N Wills, 1996 E Willox, 1997 P Roberts, 1998 J Clingan, 1999 S Graansma, 2000 M Wills, 2001 S Graansma, 2002 J Clingan, 2003 E Willox, 2004 M Bacon 2005 A Deppeler, 2006 P Andrew, 2007 J Stevens, 2008 P Martin, 2009 D Calvert, 2010 J Nesseler, 2011 M Hesketh, 2012 J Nesseler, 2013 E Elliot, 2014 - , 2015 M Clements, 2016 M Clements, 2017 H Finlayson, 2018 di Ferrari 2019 J mouncey 2020 J Walsh 2021 L McKenzie.Significant becauseFreestanding silver cupWinners engraved upon the sides of the cuppeterborough, peterborough golf club, women's golf, veterans golf tournament

Wombats are indigenous to Australia.A wombat walks along the roadway on the way to the Avon River, near Maffra. Once the wombat reached the river it had a good drink from the river bank.wombat, avon river, maffra

This medal is a CBE (Commander of the most excellent order of the British Empire). It was awarded to Senator J.F. Guthrie in 1953. Senator James Francis Guthrie (1872-1958) was the founder and first president of the Australian Corriedale Sheepbreeders' Association in 1914 and was involved in the wool industry all his life. He worked for Dalgety's and was managing director of the Guthrie Corriedale Stud. He was a Senator for Victoria between 1920-38 and wrote a number of books about the Australian wool industry.C.B.E. presented to Senator James Guthrie in 1953. Medal bestowed upon Mr JF Guthrie. Medal bestowed upon Mr JF Guthrie.FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE G R I C.B.E. GARRARD & Co. LTD. / Goldsmiths, Jewellers &c / TO THE KING / By Special Appointment / TO THE CROWN / 24 ALBEMARLE ST, / LONDON, W.I.j.f. guthrie (corriedale) pty ltd, guthrie, senator james francis c.b.e.

Tilly Aston wearing a dark coloured plain dress with lace cuffs and a hat adored with flowers and ribbon on the side. She stands with her arm holding the back of a chair, and in her hand she holds a purse. Around her neck rests a multi-swirled scarf and around her neck lays a necklace with a single bead. Unknown date, however this portrait was taken at the Gainsborough studio, which was also used for another portrait shoot. Various tones and sizes have been made.B/W photograph in various tonesGainsborough ... embossed upon lower left cornertilly aston, gainsborough studio

A bronze sculpture of hands mounted upon white onyx. Nonematcham skipper, plaque, bronze, onyx, hands

2 Invitation Cards for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division, 1965. Invitations for Mr. And Mrs. R. A. Pullin, and Mr. J.K. McCaskillThe cards read: His Worship the Mayor (Cr B. J. Hubbard, J.P.) and Councillors of the City of Ringwood request the pleasure of the company of Mr and Mrs R.A. Pullin (Invitation no. 117) (and on second card, Mr. J.K. McCaskill, invitation no. 101) at the Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal AUstralian Engineer 3 Division at Ringwood 2.30pm Saturday, 27th Marchd, 1965 RSVP 19th March, 1965, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ringwood On Receipt of Acceptance Entree Cards will be forwarded.

This handmade ceramic bottle was made and used for pouring ink to fill ink wells. Businesses such as banks and post offices provided ink and dip pens for their customers' use, along with blotting paper to dry their writing.This bottle is significant for being both and example of handmade bottles and for its association with earlier methods of writing.Bottle, cream coloured, glazed ceramic bottle, cylindrical shape, with spout and flared lip moulded into mouth of bottle. Hand made. Bottle was used for pouring ink. Inscription stamped into base. "82 PRICE" (illegible) Label provided with donation is marked "SLATER AND PALMER works: MARSHGATE MILLS, STRATFORD ESSEX"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ink and pen writing, ink pouring bottle, bank stationery equipment, writing with pen and ink

Bronze head of a boy mounted upon a square marble base. Nonematcham skipper, sculpture, bronze, head, boy, marble