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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: NURSES' QUARTERS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Nurses' quarters: Bendigo's first hospital was a wood and canvas structure erected on a two-acre site at the top of Short Street. Eventually architect W.C. Vahland designed a hospital built on Rowan Street, Bendigo. This part of Sandhurst remained a fashionable area with some of the city's finest homes at the time erected there. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY
Dark red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on the 5th and 6th July 1983 at the Australian National Animal Health Laboratory, Geelong, Vic. For sale was Construction Materials, Equipment, Scaffolding, Transportable Site Buildings, G.F.C. False Work, and Large Quantity Piping Stainless Steel and Copper Fittings. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - australian national animal health laboratory, john holland, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, i m dyett, n f dyett, bolton bros pty ltd print -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK TRAM
Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 3 black & white photos of workmen moving a tram. The tram has a Borough of Eaglehawk sign on it. The tram is no. 26. Two photos both the same of a crane lifting objects, towards the back is the crane operator standing in the truck operating the crane. Five men are standing in the foreground. The third photo is of a tram bogie that is at the site of the moving of tram no 26.organization, public utility, transport, harry biggs collection, eaglehawk tram, tram no. 26 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: TRUST NEWSLETTER, Nov. 1970
Book. Harry Biggs Collection. Trust Newsletter published. By the National Trust of Australia Vic. Branch. Nov. 1970 Vol 1, No 5. Covers historical items of interest in Vic. - includes a paragraph 'Change of address' Log Lock-up, Eaglehawk. Moved from High Street Eaglehawk to a site adjacent to Eaglehawk Court House, Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk. (P11)National Trust Newsletterorganisation, union, community, harry biggs collection, log lock-up, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BUTCHER SHOP
Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 3 copies of same photo - shop frontage - sign unclear --- butcher. Ornate veranda. Wide shop windows. 2 horse & covered carts in foreground. 5 men in foreground - 3 in butcher's aprons. 1 man sitting in cart. 'First shop Webster on Locket (?) Wrights site Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawk' written on the back.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, butcher shop -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Big step for tram museum", 25/03/2021 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 25/3/2021, titled "Big step for tram museum" about the commencement of the work to extend the BTM Depot to form a new Museum building. Features a photo of Virginia Fenelon, Paul Mong and Stefan Pye of MKM Constructions, with the site behind them. Details the building project and quotes. Story by Alex Ford and photo Kate Healy.btm, museum, mkm, buildings, depot -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Wood encrustation, 1855
The object is a mass of small shipwreck debris that has been concreted together by sediment and marine growth. It was retrieved from the wreck-site of the SCHOMBERG, which ran aground near the mouth of the Curdies River near Peterborough in 1855. The conglomerate of preserved wood impressions, rusted metal pieces, a small square of copper alloy, and black glass-like stones, presents too disjointed a collection to provide information on their purpose or function on the ship. The natural and gradual process of limestone accretion is a significant feature of the wreck-site, which was rediscovered by fishermen and skindivers in 1973. In his book “Exploring Shipwrecks of Western Victoria”, experienced diver and former director at Flagstaff Hill, Peter Ronald writes that the SCHOMBERG’s “triple layered wooden hull has disintegrated almost without trace…The turbulent shallow waters have promoted particularly heavy marine growth which tend to disguise the wreckage…the most prominent feature being a corroded mass of railway iron…Close inspection reveals small artefacts firmly embedded in the marine concretion which…is quite literally as hard as iron”. The huge oblong mass of concretion that now distinguishes the site covers the remains of this heavy cargo. A contemporary account of the SCHOMBERG’s fate (told by two of her passengers to the Melbourne Argus) alleges the ship “was overloaded, drawing over 25 feet when she left, and the cargo was chiefly iron and plant for the Geelong Railway”. The SCHOMBERG was a 2,000 ton clipper ship, specifically designed for the Australian immigration trade (back-loading wool for Britain’s mills), and constructed in Hall’s shipyard in Aberdeen, Scotland. She was owned by the Black Ball Line and launched in 1855. Alexander Hall & Son were renowned builders of sleek and fast 1,000 ton clippers for the China trade (opium in, tea out) and were keen to show they could also outclass the big North American ships built by Donald Mackay. Consequently the SCHOMBERG was ‘overbuilt’. Her hull featured five ‘skins’ of Scotch Larch and Pitch Pine overlaying each other in a diagonal pattern against a stout frame of British Oak. Oak has been favoured by builders of wooden ships for centuries. Its close, dense grain made it harder to work, but also gave it great strength and durability. In addition, the lateral spread of its branches supplied a natural curvature for the ribs of a vessel’s hull, as well as providing the small corner or curved pieces (‘knees’ and ‘elbows’) that fit them together. The shape and texture of this wood sample suggests a dense hardwood like Oak. The timber has been cut off at one end since its recovery from the sea, exposing a smooth and almost shiny surface. Seasoned English Oak has a similar light brown colour and tight grained finish. At the launch the SCHOMBERG’s 34 year old master, Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, had promised Melbourne in 60 days, "with or without the help of God." James Nicol Forbes was born in Aberdeen in 1821 and rose to fame with his record-breaking voyages on the famous Black Ball Line ships; MARCO POLO and LIGHTNING. In 1852 in the MARCO POLO he made the record passage from London to Melbourne in 68 days. There were 53 deaths on the voyage but the great news was of the record passage by the master. In 1954 Captain Forbes took the clipper LIGHTNING to Melbourne in 76 days and back in 63 days, this was never beaten by a sailing ship. He often drove his crew and ship to breaking point to beat his own records. He cared little for the comfort of the passengers. On this, the SCHOMBERG’s maiden voyage, he was going to break records. SCHOMBERG departed Liverpool on her maiden voyage on 6 October 1855 flying the sign “Sixty Days to Melbourne”. She departed with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended to build the Melbourne to Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. She also carried a cow for fresh milk, pens for fowls and pigs, 90,000 gallons of water for washing and drinking. It also carried 17,000 letters and 31,800 newspapers. The ship and cargo was insured for $300,000, a fortune for the time. The winds were poor as she sailed across the equator, slowing SCHOMBERG’s journey considerably. Land was first sighted on Christmas Day, at Cape Bridgewater near Portland, and Captain Forbes followed the coastline towards Melbourne. Forbes was said to be playing cards when called by the Third Mate Henry Keen, who reported land about 3 miles off, Due in large part to the captain's regarding a card game as more important than his ship, it eventually ran aground on a sand spit near Curdie's Inlet (about 56 km west of Cape Otway) on 26 December 1855, 78 days after leaving Liverpool. The sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to SCHOMBERG and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS QUEEN at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS QUEEN approached the stranded vessel and all of SCHOMBERG’s passengers and crew were able to disembark safely. The SCHOMBERG was lost and with her, Forbes’ reputation. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the SCHOMBERG. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Later one plunderer found a case of Wellington boots, but alas, all were for the left foot! Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. In 1864 after two of the men drowned when they tried to reach SCHOMBERG, salvage efforts were abandoned. Parts of the SCHOMBERG were washed ashore on the south island of New Zealand in 1870, nearly 15 years after the wreck. The wreck now lies in 825 metres of water. Although the woodwork is mostly disintegrated the shape of the ship can still be seen due to the remaining railway irons, girders and the ship’s frame. A variety of goods and materials can be seen scattered about nearby. Flagstaff Hill holds many items salvaged from the SCHOMBERG including a ciborium (in which a diamond ring was concealed), communion set, ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the SCHOMBERG. One of the SCHOMBERG bells is in the Warrnambool Library. This object is listed on the Shipwreck Artefact Register, No S/49, and is significant because of its association with the ship SCHOMBERG. The SCHOMBERG collection as a whole is of historical and archaeological significance at a State level, listed on the Victorian Heritage Register VHR S612. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the SCHOMBERG is significant for its association with the Victorian Heritage Registered shipwreck. The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the SCHOMBERG. The SCHOMBERG collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger ship. The shipwreck 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 shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day. The SCHOMBERG collection meets the following criteria for assessment: Criterion A: Importance to the course, or pattern, of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion B: Possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion C: Potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Victoria’s cultural history. The object is an aggregate of limestone sediment that formed at the wreck-site of the SCHOMBERG (1855). It is an irregularly shaped conglomerate of sand, shell-grit and marine worm casings from the ocean floor, but also incorporates an assortment of manufactured metal pieces and pipe fittings (corroded with red rust), a small rectangular piece of copper sheet, some ‘petrified’ wood remains (hardened and a soft brown colour), and pieces of black shiny stone (roughly cube shaped and possibly glass or porcelain remnants). There is an impression left in the stone of a joist or plank end but the original timber that the sediment formed around has since been dispersed by the sea.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwreck timber, alexander hall and son, shipwreck debris, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Eltham Leisure Centre site, October 1978, 1978_10
4 photographs of the proposed site for the Eltham Leisure Centre 1978, taken by Peter Graham, a Shire of Eltham Councillor. 4 colour photographs.peter graham, eltham, eltham leisure centre -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Mystery mine photographs: Building staff quarters, with tripod, 1935c
This photograph shows the start of building workers huts at the mine site, with a tripod set up to lift the building components...An interesting collection of photographs, the connection to Greensborough remains a mystery. Digital copy of black and white photograph, one of 30 photos of mining operations. Photos have no markings or dates. Donor unknown.tasmania, mines and mining, mining machinery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Smoke-free dining on way, 26/07/2017
Relief is in site for diners who will no longer have to inhale a side of second-hand smoke in outdoor dining areas.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.smoke free dining, outdoor dining, smoking, banyule council, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Geoffrey Vanner, Greensborough Pool development 1964, 1964_
The site for Greensborough Swimming Pool during development. In these photos the pools have been filled. The Pool opened in 1964.Digital copy of colour photograph. greensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Mont Park: Central Block Reception, 30/07/2017
Mont Park: Central Block Reception. One of a collection of photographs of the original buildings at the Mont Park Hospital site.Digital copy of colour photographmont park hospital -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Mont Park: Central Block [exterior], 30/07/2017
Mont Park: Central Block - exterior. Part of a collection of photographs of the original buildings at the Mont Park Hospital site. Digital copy of 3 colour photographsmont park hospital -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Ronald William Inglis, Lest we forget the Western Front : a guide to following in the footsteps of the first AIF in Britain, Belgium and France, 2010
A guide to sites and memorials relevant to the first Australian Imperial Force in Britain, Belgium and France in the First World War170 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.), ports. ; 30 cm.ISBN 9780646519920australian imperial force, war memorials, world war 1 battle fields -
Vision Australia
Text, Schedule of addresses to Certificate No. QEC12897, issued 8 March 2002, 8 March 2002
Schedule lists the 11 site addresses of RVIB offices included under the Certificate of of Quality Assurance Registration QEC12897. 1 certificateroyal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Schedule of addresses to Certificate No. QEC12897, issued 20 March 2003, 20 March 2003
Schedule lists the 12 site addresses of RVIB offices included under the Certificate of of Quality Assurance Registration QEC12897. 1 A4 sized certificate with stamproyal victorian institute for the blind, awards -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard, Michael Belgrove, Old Court House, 1862
Facade of the Old Court House at Old Town Hall Site, Cnr Grey and Barkly Sts, St Kildablack and white photograph, copy, fair image quality, unmounted -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
Eadie's Mill on Jacksons Creek was one of the earliest mills to be established in the area. Sunbury Waterworks now occupies the site.A black and white photograph of a small waterfall cascading over rocks into a waterhole in Jacksons Creek. It is near the ruins of Eadies Flour Mill, Sunbury, just up from the sewerage treatment plant.eadies flour mill, jackson creek, eadie, peter, waterfalls, george evans collection -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Axe, Stone, prior to 1860
Donated by Charles Willoughby who found the axe and two others on his farm on the site of the present Lake Buffalo.Aboriginal atrtefacts are relatively rare in the North Eastern Region. This is a well made axe. The location of the quartzite may be significant in showing regional affinities.Quartzite ground edge stone axe with use polish on working edge and flaking on opposite edgeaxe, aboriginal artefact, buffalo river, north east region -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1980s
This is a photo of one of the trestle bridges on the Heatherlie Quarry train line. It is located near the current site of "the Pines" campground.Photo shows an angle a derelict bridge with many sleepers missing. Thick bush and trees on left side with weeds in the front. The bridge is over a shallow creek. At the far end of the bridge a man wearing a pink cap and blue jumper stands looking towards camera. Three adults are seated and partly out of picture.structures, bridges, quarrying, heatherlie -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1980s
This is a photo of one of the trestle bridges on the Heatherlie Quarry train line. It is located near the current site of "the Pines" campground.Photo is of a derelict trestle bridge over a shallow creek, taken on an angle. There are many sleepers missing and the bridge is surrounded by thick bush and trees. There is bracken in the foreground. A woman wearing a blouse made of material with a white background with a colourful pattern, blue jeans, a white "golf shade" and a red jumper ot jacket tied around her waist is walking on the near side of the bridge. Two men and two women are standing at the opposite end.structures, bridges, quarrying, heatherlie -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Tool - Crucibles
Part of a collection recovered while diving over a period of many years. Recovered from Loch Ard siteShips relics from most famous wreckCarbon crucibles [4 sizes] used for melting lead on shipsOn the side and base: Morgans Patent On base: Morgan's patent. The patent Plumbago Crucible Company Batterswa Londonloch ard, salvage, crucible -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Looking south along the east side of Main Road from Henry Street to Bridge Street, Eltham, February 1968, Feb 1968
Shows Warrens Fuel Merchant yard and Eltham Feed Store. Site of current Le Pine Funeral Home In February 1968 an unknown person took a series of photos from the Eltham Hotel at Pitt Street heading north along Main Road through the shopping centre to just north of Elsa Court covering the length of the section of Main Road which was duplicated shortly thereafter. Shows the condition and environment of the streesscape of Main Road, Eltham immediately prior to the duplication between Pitt Street and Elsa Court through the shopping centre. Also shows a number of shops and businesses that operated at that time.Black and white photographduplication, eltham, main road, briquettes, fuel merchant, le pine funeral home, york street, a.r warren, eltham feed store -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Teddywaddy State School, c. early 1900s
The first site of school no. 2064 was on Glenloth Road, one mile from Fig Tree corner on Calder Highway.Sepia photograph of pupils in front of Teddywaddy State School No. 2064, early 1900s. L to R. Pupils Back Row. M Jolly, K Thompson, C Sait, G Jolly, W Sait. Middle Row. ?, L Sait, D Churchill, E Sait, E Sait, D Sait. Front Row. ?, ?, N Sait, J Sait. Infront of door.?, H Curnow, ?, L Thompson, H Sait. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Domestic object - Plates, tin/aluminum
Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and farm. Probably used by workers or family members on site.Two round dinner plates probably made of aluminum. Both are rusted and pitted.no -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham RSL, 1998
The Mitcham RSL site was previously the Mitcham Maternity Hospital. In 2013 the RSL closed and the property has been soldColoured photograph of the Mitcham RSL club rooms at 26 -32 McDowall Street Mitcham.mitcham rsl, service clubs -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Benevolent Asylum Ballarat, 1861
The Ballarat Benevolent Asylum is an early Ballarat institution. The Building depicted was demolished and is now the site of the Queen Elizabeth centre. Black and white photograph of an early Ballarat building. It is the double storey building known as the Ballarat Benevolent Asylum (Later the Queen Elizabeth Centre) ballarat, benevolent asylum, asylum, ballarat benevolent asylum, queen elizabeth benevolent asylum, welfare, queen elizabeth home -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Barbara Rielly, Viewbank Homestead 1837-c.1922: uncovering our past for the future, 1999
Contains biographical notes on James and Isabella Williamson, first purchasers of the site about 1840, with newspaper clippings and photographs9p. booklet, text, black and white and colour photographs. 3 copiesviewbank homestead, williamson family -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Decanter, n.d
Found at ship wreck site off Neve Valley by Abalone Diver some 10-15 years ago.Glass decanter with stopper. Neck of decanter broken and one side broken. Base of stopper broken. Scratched and stained inside and out. Pattern on base and sides of decanter.Front: Noneshipwreck, diving, decanter -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Glass Dish, n.d
Found at ship wreck site off Neve Valley by Abalone Diver some 10-15 years ago.Glass dish with pattern on sides and underside. Chipped on two corners. Scratched on most of the outside. Calcium deposits at one end. Rectangle shape. Glass tint slightly yellow.Front: - Back: -