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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - mallet
This mallet is handmade simply from a red gum block and dowel handle. It is complete and has been repaired with screws. Mallets were used to drive timber pieces together without damaging the work.Wooden mallet, with a long dowel length of wood for the handle, attached to a unshaped block of redgum as the head. Small paint stains, and two screws affixed in either end of the handle. mallet, hand tools, churchill island, redgum -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - mallet
This mallet is of a basic construction. It is a rough shaped head which has been reinforced with rivets. The handle is slim in relation to the mallet head. Timber mallets were used to knock timber pieces together.Wooden mallet, with a rectangular replacement handle affixed to a large block of wood. Two rusted rivets are affixed through the top of the block, which is missing a chunk from one side. mallet, woodwork, carpenter's tools, churchill island -
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Tool - 10" Spofford Brace, Mathieson
This brace would be used to drill into timber. A drill bit would be inserted into one end of the brace and then placed on the timber where the hole is to be drilled. The other end of the brace would be placed against the user’s abdomen, with one hand holding the brace firmly then the free hand would be used to turn the centre of the brace and drill the hole. This type of drilling method was used prior to the use of the electric drill. This brace appears to have been made by the firm of Alexander Mathieson & Sons from Glasgow, Scotland. Alexander Mathieson & Sons Ltd ('& Sons', after c. 1890), of the Saracen Tool Works, Glasgow, advertised as 'manufacturers of planes, mechanical, engineering and edge-tools'. They received 'prize medals' at the London, Melbourne and Edinburgh International Exhibitions of 1851, 1862, 1880 and 1886, in their 'quest for perfection in tools'. Mathieson's vast output included specialised craft implements for coopers, ship's carpenters, tinsmiths and wheelwrights. The firm originated when master plane-maker John Manners opened premises in Saracen Lane, Glasgow, in 1792. 4 Alexander Mathieson (c. 1797–1852) took over his business in 1821, which he gave as the foundation date of his firm. He was later succeeded by his son, Thomas A. Mathieson (1822–1899), a prominent Glasgow magistrate and preceptor of Hutcheson's Hospital charitable institution. In 1854, Mathiesons moved to East Campbell Street, and had opened branches in Edinburgh, Dundee and Liverpool by 1876. The third generation comprised Thomas O. and James H. Mathieson (born 1867), the latter being a Glasgow bailie (councillor), whose estate totalled an enormous £150,939 in 1926. Mathieson's hand- and small machine-tools (e.g. bandsaws and beading machines) were exported worldwide, especially their 'heavy duty auger bits used... for boring railway sleepers'. Iron carpenter's brace, metal handle, rotating knob, thumb screw, rustedATMIEBON (x) Mathiesonbrace, woodwork, carpenter's tools, spofford brace, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - 8" Spofford Brace
This brace would be used to drill into timber. A drill bit would be inserted into one end of the brace and then placed on the timber where the hole is to be drilled. The other end of the brace would be placed against the user’s abdomen, with one hand holding the brace firmly then the free hand would be used to turn the centre of the brace and drill the hole. This type of drilling method was used prior to the use of the electric drill. This brace appears to have been made by the firm of Alexander Mathieson & Sons from Glasgow, Scotland.Iron carpenter's brace, metal handle, rotating knob, thumb screw ..... rusted.brace, spofford brace, woodwork, tools, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Ship's tank
Tin ship's tank also used as a water tank."FOR INSULATED HOLD STOWAGE"/"MURRAYS CARAMELS"ship tank, churchill island, westernport -
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Functional object - Cream Can, c. 1940s
Used by Harry Jenkins/Margaret Campbell when Churchill Island was run by them as a shorthorn dairy farm.17lb metal cream can, surface rust. Hinged lid with handle. 1 handle either side.Side: "E H JENKINS CHURCHILL ISLD" Top of lid: "E H JENKINS" on one side, "CHURCHILL ISLAND"/"1612" on other side.churchill island, cream can, dairying, jenkins -
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Functional object - Sundial
"It is believed that the SUNDIAL was constructed by Peter Rawlins for Sister Campbell, and it was originally sited on the North side of the Homestead Tree, near the Cannon. The base was 'faced' with rocks from the shoreline, and the Sundial itself is of a slate material. By the early 90's, the overhead canopy of the surrounding trees, began to overcome the Sundial, and it could not be 'read'. It was decided to move it to a more clear sunny site. The Herb Garden was considered the most suitable site, and the Sundial was picked up by Front End Loader, and placed on its present site in 1992." - C Schulz, 1996, 'SUNDIAL TO HERB GARDEN - PROJECT 21'Bronze dial marker with slate face mounted on granite pillar from Cape Woolamai.churchill island, sister margaret campbell, sundial -
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Furniture - Large Cedar Sea Chest, late 1800s
Sea Chests were traditionally used for centuries by sailors as a portable locker, box or suitcase to securely store and transport their personal belongings from one ship to another. This particular trunk is believed to date from the late 1800’s. It was existing in the house when Gerald Buckley took over from the Amess family in 1929. Edith took the chest when they left the island in the 1930s. It was used by the Jeffery family to store linen.Large unpainted cedar chest with hinged lid. Lid has rounded edges. Board at base.amess house, cedar chest, samuel amess, churchill island -
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Furniture - Wheelchair, c. 1900
Cane wheelchair with small metal wheels. Curved arms supported on each side by single strut. Decorative scroll top centre of backrest. Hole in wickerwork of seat. Diamond pattern in backrest. Fold-away solid footplate under seat.churchill island, early wheelchair, amess barn -
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Document - Handwritten notes on cow milking and content, August 1944
Handwritten notes in pencil on paper for evening and morning milkings amount and butter fat content for eight cows. Dated 10th August 1944. Assumed author Harry Jenkins.cow milking amount, cow milk butter fat, churchill island, harry jenkins -
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Furniture - Sea Chest, c. 1850s
The Rogers Family lived in Truro (Cornwall), and John Rogers followed his brother to Australia in 1838, at the age of 17. He boarded the Florentia, bringing with him only this sea chest, and after arriving in Sydney John travelled to Victoria where he went to the goldfields. He married Sarah in 1862 when he was 46, and she was 28, and from 1866 to 1872 they lived on Churchill Island, building two cottages which stand to this day. This object is intrinsic to the history of Churchill Island Heritage Farm, as it was the only object that John Rogers - one of the first inhabitants of the Island - brought with him from the United Kingdom. The sea chest is demonstrative of his personal journey as well as a broader pattern of immigration and settlement that occurred throughout Australia in the early nineteenth century. John's travels from Sydney to Victoria, onto the goldfields, and then settling onto Churchill Island - claiming possession of it through 'squatter's rights' - is one that is fundamental to the understanding of the formation of the Island and the development of its modern identity. The chest is now part of the collection of the Churchill Island Heritage Farm and sits on the island’s first building; a cottage Rogers has built himself. It has been part of all Rogers life story and has stayed with the family, passed on to generations until Rogers’s great granddaughter, Helen Sykes, donated it to the museum in 2012. Wooden sea chest with hinged lid, possibly wood Baltic pine (Picea abies). Green paint stain on lidJOHN ROGERS/WANTED ON THE VOYAGEjohn rogers, sea chest, churchill island, immigration, furniture, cornwall, florentia, victoria -
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Ceramic - Salt Glazed Bread Crock, c. 1900
Salt-glaze or salt glaze pottery is pottery, usually stoneware, with a glaze of glossy, translucent and slightly orange-peel-like texture which was formed by throwing common salt into the kiln during the higher temperature part of the firing process. The breathable clay ensures that the bread stays naturally fresh for a long time.Large round salt glazed bread crock with two handles set on either side. Brown upper quarter including rim and top two thirds of handles. Cream coloured lower two thirds. Gloss glaze. Stamp X•X• design.churchill island, salt glaze pottery -
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Newspaper - "New Life for Hideaway Island" "Historic Victoria", 18/5/2002
Cut from The Age Travel section of Saturday Extra, p.13, Saturday May 18th 2002. Written by Mary Ryllis Clark. Contains anecdote of Edith Jeffery in labour on Churchill island, a description of the islands natural assets, brief historical outline and information on the restoration. Contains several inaccuracies. -
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Newspaper - "The Isle of History...", 13/8/1976
Newspaper article taken from the Sun, p. 36 - 37, Friday August 13, 1976. Text by Danny Gocs, 6 photos by Bill Tindale. Re: 13 architecture students and lecturer Lisle Rudolph sketching, measuring and recording buildings for Victorian Conservation Trust.Lead pencil tick at box "Pictures: Bill Tindale". Purple texta diagonal line in top left hand corner p. 36.churchill island, architecture, victorian conservation trust -
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Newspaper - "Bicentennial Celebrations at Rhyll" "Churchill Island Bicentennial Celebrations", 28/3/2001
Newspaper article taken from the Phillip Island and San Remo Advertiser p.11 - 12; 13 - 14. March 28 2001. Captioned photos of activities on Churchill island and at Rhyll for the bicentennial celebrations of discovery of Churchill Island and Rhyll by Lt. Grant in 1801.churchill island, rhyll, premier steve bracks, royal australian navy, commander colin jones, cannon, plaque, greenpeace -
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Newspaper - "This Island Hideaway", 12/5/1973
Newspaper article taken from the Herald, Saturday May 12, 1973 regarding the sale of Churchill Island Text by Ann Pilmer. Three photos by Ken Bainsbury. Small location map.churchill island, ern and eve garrett, sister margaret campbell, auction -
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Newspaper - "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Revealed, Survey", 11/7/2007
Photocopies of newspaper article series in Phillip Island and San Remo Advertiser Wednesday July 11 2007. Pp 1, 6, 10. Part 2 of "SOS: Save Our Shores" Pg. 1 article states Churchill Island visitors centre topped list of 21 local buildings for good planning and design. Pg. 6 = survey of community re: development. Pg. 10 re: Eco Resort, Silverwater development and Bass Coast Shire Council's 5 major strategies. churchill island visitors centre, planning, phillip island, bass coast shire council -
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Newspaper - "A Voyage of Discovery - Celebrating the Bicentenary of Lt. Grant's Journey into Western Port in the Vessel, the Lady Nelson", 21/3/2001
Newspaper liftout from the Phillip Island and San Remo Advertiser, Wednesday March 21, 2001 pp 13-16 (included). Includes bio of Lt. Grant; program of 200 year celebrations at Churchill Island and Rhyll; information about "Lady Nelson". Thursday March 22 - Sunday March 25, 2001. 2 copies.churchill island, rhyll, lady nelson, lt. james grant, bicentenary -
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Newspaper - "Pleasure Flight. Messrs Jenkins and Jeffrey Land Longreach. Left England Dec 28", 19/2/1932
Newspaper article printed on A4 paper from "The Longreach Leader" p.14 February 19 1932. From Trove. Description of flight and stops from Darwin to Charlesville; description of aircraft; information about Harold Jeffery and Harry Jenkins. This article reported one of the final stages of a flight from England begun on 29 December 1931.2 missing lines handwritten in. Source of article handwritten in. "VIA TROVE" at top.harry jenkins, harold jeffery, early aviation, de soutter, monoplane, vacuum oil co, gipsy mark iii engine, third australian flying corps -
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Newspaper - In Letters Section: "Sottish Highland Cattle - Churchill Island", 7/9/1987
p. 1, 2, 7, 8 (front and back pages) Phillip Island Sun, Monday September 7th 1982. Regarding Churchill Island in Letters, p. 2. Written by John Bailey, Friends of Churchill Island Society chairmanArrow and bracket in black texta indicating letter.churchill island, highland cattle, samuel amess, isle of skye, friends of churchill island -
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Document - Typed Document, c. 2000s
Typed and printed document written by Pat Baird including key dates and events on Churchill Island from 23 May 1856 - June 1 1872. These notes were transcribed in 2002.This document provides additional information on the history of Churchill Island and events that have been obscured by time.A4 page single sided with a printed page containing brief notes of a timeline of historical events from 1856 - 1872 involving the Rogers family up until the purchase of Churchill Island by the Amess family."Argus (?) p.6" black handwrittenchurchill island, john rogers, georgiana mchaffie, j.d. mchaffie, phillip island, acclimatisation society, samuel amess -
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Book, "H.M. Survey Vessel Lady Nelson and the Discovery of Port Phillip", 2010
Portrait oriented cardboard covered book. Colour cover. Buff pages. 1 colour plate. Several facsimile diagrams. 108pp. Dust jacket. Diary from Sunday 14/2/1802 - Thursday 11/3/1802. "$35 #17333" [pencil]lt. murray, lady nelson, survey vessel, port phillip, exploration -
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Book, "My Journey From The Snowy River", 1982
Landscape oriented book, fawn cardboard cover, pale yellow pages, greyscale photos, pen and ink map, 64 pp, by L.C. (Dick) Rogers.Stamp on inside front cover. "P.A. Spencer 12 Hereward Close Cowes Victoria 3922 Australia"rogers, churchill island, biography, snowy river -
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Newspaper Cuttings and Small Print - Margaret Caffyn (Stott), c. 1970s
Small print of east side Amess House "Summerfield House", 6 newspaper cuttings re: Churchill Island and 1 re: Shenandoah and book review "Rebel Down Under" 1970s. List attached to catalogue sheet.churchill island, summerfield, auction, sister margaret campbell, samuel amess, shenandoah -
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Auction Advertising Booklet, "Historic Churchill Island. Westernport Bay.", 1973
Churchill Island was bought at public auction by Mr. Alex Classou, co-founder of Patra Orange Juice, as a place to spell his racehorses. Churchill Island had been previously owned by Sister Margaret Craig Campbell. During her 40 years living on the island, Sister Campbell was the mainstay for Dr Harry Jenkins and his family. When Dr Harry Jenkins passed away in 1963, Churchill Island was left to Sister Campbell. She stayed on Churchill Island until ill health forced her to leave. She put the property up for auction in 1973.6 inside pages plus front and back cover. Pinkish tinge, black print. Photos, map, text - typed and handwritten. For Churchill Island auction by Sister Margaret Campbell Saturday June 2nd 2:30PM 1973. Agent: Alex Scott and Co. P/L. "CAFFYN" on front cover top rightchurchill island, sister campbell, auction, alex scott and co p/l -
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Essay, "The Most Unforgettable Person I Have Ever Met", 1969
2 quarto page, blue ink handwritten English essay 1969. Mentone Girls Grammar School. Teacher: Miss Docherty. Re: Harry Jenkins, owner of Churchill Island 1930s-60s. By Margaret Stott.churchill island, school, essay, dr harry jenkins -
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School Assignment, "Churchill Island", 1969
History project form 3 Mentone Girls Grammar School 1969 by Margaret Stott on an island within the surrounds of Australia. 11pp blue ink handwritten foolscap. 1 coloured map of Western Port showing location of Churchill Island. 17 colour photos. Stitched into brown manilla folder with blue spine.churchill island, farming, james grant, lt. murray, lady nelson, erosion, bird life, geology -
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Photograph - Black and white photos X 8, c. 1960s
Churchill Island has an extensive photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series of photos was taken and donated by the Stott family and show different views of the heritage precinct.Views of: Amess barn; Roger's cottage and northwest corner of Amess House; cannon X 4; Ken Stott and Roy Shallow divining water; bridge being built c. 1958-1959. Catalogue sheet has list of photographs attached.Some photos are labelled on the back.churchill island, stott family, cannon, roger's cottage, amess house, bridge -
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Colour photographs, 2011
14 colour prints 15x20cm. 10 views of Churchill Island in 2011. 9 colour prints 20x40cm. 9 views (same as smaller ones). See list attached to catalogue sheet. Photographed by Margaret Caffyn (nee Stott).churchill island, moonahs, roger's cottage, half cellar -
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Card - Cattle Ear Tag #29, c. 1946
Fawn coloured medium weight cardboard cattle ear tag #29 black print. Oblong with rounded corners and remnant of hole punched at one end. For "Churchill Whisper 3rd".churchill island, dairy shorthorn, harry jenkins, clearing sale, ear tag