The S.S. Casino was a passenger and freight steamer built in Dundee, Scotland, in 1882 for the Newcastle and Hunter River Steam Navigation Company of N.S.W. She weighed 425 tons gross with a length of 160.4 feet, beam of 24.1 feet and depth of 10.2 feet. She had saloon accommodation for 35 people, forecabin for 25 more people, and she carried 300 tons of cargo. While on her delivery journey on May 30th 1882 the S.S. Casino called in at the Port of Warrnambool for coal ., narrowly escaping going ashore in gale force winds due to the quick action of the pilot. At that time, still at anchor, she impressed the directors of the Belfast and Koroit Steam Navigation Company so much that they bought her immediately; she was ideal for trade in along the West Coast of Victoria. (The Belfast and Koroit Steam Navigation Company was first managed by Messers. Saltau and Osburne and after the passing of Mr. Osburne, by produce merchants Messers H. Sautau and Sons, whose had a hay and corn store and shipping agency was on the corner of Liebig and Koroit Streets in Warrnambool. ) The S.S. Casino became “the most famous steamer to operate in Victorian waters along the West Coast” by author Jack Loney. Captain Boyd was her first Master, followed by Captain Chapman, who stayed with her 1890 until 1924. Captain W. Robertson followed for a short term, then Captain Middleton then took command 1925 - 1932. The S.S. Casino had several mishaps during her life. One was on 3rd January 1898 when she collided with the S.S. Flinders in Apollo Bay with minor damage. Another was on 24th October 1924 when she grounded on a reef at Point Hawdon near Grey River and most of her cargo (of Christmas goods) had to be dumped into the sea. Then in February 1929 she was ‘holed’ when she struck a submerged object as she entered Lady Bay, Warrnambool. On the morning of 10th July 1932, after attempting to berth at Apollo Bay jetty in heavy seas, Captain Middleton decided to take her out into the bay and wait until the seas abated. It was not realised that the anchor used to steady her as she manoeuvred to her berth had pierced her hull. She put about and headed for the beach but sank. Captain Middleton and nine others lost their lives; nine people were rescued including the two female passengers . Captain Middleton had been in charge of the S.S. Casino for seven years. He was the first ship’s Master to lose his life through shipwreck in the West Coast trade. In the years following the turn of the century the S.S. Casino remained the only regular trader with normal passenger accommodation along the West Coast. From 1882 she had made at least 2,500 voyages on the one run. Flagstaff Hill’s collection has a photograph of a portrait of Captain Chapman, , a ship model of the S.S. Casino that shows both forms of power under which she sailed, steam and sail. The ship is painted green and flies three flags. The inscription across the case of the ship model, incorrectly dated, tells the sad story of the wreck of the ship and the loss of lives on July 10th 1932 at Apollo Bay. A print in the Collection show S.S. Casino underway in the heavy sea off Point Lonsdale, another two photographs show her at the Port of Warrnambool, leaving from the Breakwater in Lady Bay and another identifies the S.S. Casino as a ship from the Belfast and Koroit Steam Navigation Company. (Belfast is the original name for the township of Port Fairy).This photograph of Captain Capman is significant because of its association with the coastal trader S.S. Casino and its significance to trade along Victoria's West Coast in the late 19th and early 20th century. The wreck of the S.S. Casino is considered an important part of Victorian and Australian cultural heritage and as such has been declared and protected as an Historic Shipwreck under State and Commonwealth Law in the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976). Photograph of Captain Chapman of the "S.S.Casino", mounted on card board. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, newcastle and hunter river steam navigation company, belfast and koroit steam navigation company, h. sautau and sons, s.s. casino, west coast trader s.s. casino, victorian coastal trader, captain boyd, captain w. robertson, captain chapman, captain middleton, apollo bay shipwreck, s.s. casino at lady bay warrnambool, saltau and osburne

The ship HMAS Cerberus was Built at Jarrow, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in 1870, specifically for the colony of Victoria (Australia) and originally named HMVS Cerberus. It had a displacement of 3480 tons and could travel at the speed of 10 knots. The ship carried 4x 10 inch M.L.R. guns. The ship was renamed HMAS Cerberus in 1911 when the navy became the Royal Australian Navy. The photograph was mounted by members of HMAS Cerberus at Crib Point, Western Port Bay, Victoria in 1986. It was presented to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the HMAS Cerberus Museum in 1986 to commemorate the ship's 75 years of service for the Royal Australian Navy. The photograph is significant for its connection with the colony of Victoria before Federation. It is also significant for its connection with the Royal Australian Navy and its service and training of Australian defence forces. Photograph behind glass, in timber frame. Black and white photograph of vessel HMAS Cerberus anchored , with city in the background. Frame is painted white. Photograph was taken to commemorate 75 years of the ship's service in the Royal Australian Navy. It was framed and presented to Flagstaff Hill by the HMAS Cerberus Museum on 19 March 1986. Details are hand written below the photograph.Original script writing in centre "H.M.A.S. Cerberus. 4-10 M.L.R. Guns / Built at Jarrow 1870 / Displ 3480 tons. Speed 10 knots. More recent text "75 years / 1986" "Presented by / HMAS Cerberus / Museum/ 19 March 1986"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, hmas cerberus, 75 year commemoration, 1876, 1911, royal australian navy, navy training base, point crib, ran, cerberus, commemorative photograph, western port bay, hmvs cerberus

This badge was presented to Peggy Booth in 1944 in recognition of her role as Wombat House CaptainMetal badge with enameled decoration in yellow, red. green and blue. 'House Captain' enameled on frontwilliamstown high school, house captain, wombats, 1944, peggy booth

Also postcard 7 x 10.5, similar image,Black and white photograph of the entrance, taken from lookout on Jemmys Point, shows signal light adjacent to lookout, people on slope in front of signal, New Works cottages on hummocks, ocean horizon in distance. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Entrance from Jemmy's Pointwaterways, ocean, navigation

Roger Greene, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 2008. Roger was also HGC President 2005-2006.One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed colour portrait, timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Roger Greene - Captain - 2008hgc captains, roger greene

Of Leut W.H Panter, First Captain of H.M.V.S Cerberus and brought the ship from England to Port Phillip Bay in 1871. The sword was donated to the Ran College in the year 1934 by Miss Orr's Grandaughter. One of the roads in H.M.A.S Cerberus is named after this Officer.Sword and Scabbard.The sword of Captain W.H Panter Captain commanding Naval Forces of Victoria, first Captain of H.M.S Cerberus presented by Miss.M.Orr.

Eric McCutchan, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1953-1954One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed colour portrait; timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Eric McCutchan - Captain - 1953-1954hgc captains, eric mccutchan

Neil Young, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1960-1963One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed black and white portrait; timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Neil Young - Captain - 1960-1963hgc captains, neil young

Henry Toll, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1964-1965One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed black and white portrait; timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Henry Toll - Captain - 1964-1965hgc captains, henry toll

Howard Willis, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1966-1968One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed black and white portrait; timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Howard Willis - Captain - 1966-1968hgc captains, howard willis

Hugh Maxwell, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1969-1970One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed colour portrait; timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Hugh Maxwell - Captain - 1969-1970hgc captains, hugh maxwell

Geoff Hughes, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1971-1972One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed colour portrait; timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Geoff Hughes - Captain - 1971-1972hgc captains, geoff hughes

Fred Gilchrist, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1976-1978One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed black and white portrait, timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Fred Gilchrist - Captain - 1976-1978hgc captains, fred gilchrist

John Nation, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1989-1992One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed black and white portrait, timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.John Nation - Captain - 1989-1992hgc captains, john nation

Bill Houghton, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1992-1994One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed colour portrait, timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Bill Houghton - Captain - 1992-1994hgc captains, bill houghton

John Gonzales, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1995-1997One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed colour portrait, timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.John Gonzales - Captain - 1995-1997hgc captains, john gonzales

William Garratt, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 1998-2000One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed colour portrait, timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.William Garratt - Captain - 1998-2000hgc captains, william garratt

The merchant marine has many followers in the area both past and present. Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale offer a great vantage point for ship spotting as they navigate the rip. The Museum has a large collection of paintings of ocean liners of the past which is of great interest to immigrants to this country especially those who travelled by sea in the past. Of significant interest to visitors who visit our display of ocean liners paintings. Migrants from the 50s to the 70s take great pleasure in finding their ship in the display. Unfortunately, nothing is know of the previous owner of the uniform.Chief engineer uniform on mannequin. Rank shown is that of Captain as the Chief Engineer was of equal rank to the Captain. However, the Captain retained overall authority on board ship. Uniform consists of cap, cap insignia, jacket, tie, trousers and additional two cap insignia and one shoulder insignia stored separately. [shirt and shoes shown are props] merchant marine, uniforms, insignia

1 x enlargement 18 x 25. Donated by Stratford Historical Society with inscription Gippsland Lakes near Kalimna HotelBlack and white post card showing SS Wyralla steaming west below Jemmys Point, Kalimna. Rigby Island on left, looking towards Metung, tall trees on cliff in front. Lakes Entrance VictoriaGippsland Lakes from Jemmys Pointships and shipping, waterways

Identical copy 10 x 15Black and white photograph copied from a postcard showing the timber lookout tower and signal light on Jemmys Point, old lookout tree in background appears to have some of the top missing. Lakes Entrance Victoria.The Lookout Jemmy's Point Lakes Entrancehistoric sites, navigation

Kodachrome Transparency - 35mm slide - cardboard mount, with one side with red border and words "Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak" top and bottom. Photo taken by Ben Parle 8/4/1958, date stamped onto slide. Has slide No. "20" stamped in red in top corner. Photo of Ballarat 12, Ripon St, just north of Sturt St, outbound to View Point. Tram has destination of View Point. "View Point line" / "8-4-58"tramways, trams, view point, ripon st, tram 12

Gavin Duncan, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 2001-2004 and 2011-2014One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed colour portrait, timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Gavin Duncan - Captain - 2001-2004hgc captains, gavin duncan

Gavin Duncan, Heidelberg Golf Club Captain, 2011-2014 and 2001-2004 One of a set of framed portraits of Club Captains. Framed colour portrait, timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Gavin Duncan - Captain - 2011-2014hgc captains, gavin duncan

.1) Yellow soft covered booklet, and accompanying newspaper articles regarding the escape of Captain Moonlight from the 'escape proof' Ballarat Gaol. .2) Newspaper clippings relating to Captain Moonlight non-fictioncaptain moonlite, bushranger, moonlight papers, moonlite papers, ballarat gaol, wantabadgery statement