This photo depicts journalist, editor, broadcaster, and spokesperson for Arthritis Victoria (AV), Ita Buttrose, standing next to an unidentified woman (date and location unknown).Colour medium close up photo of two women, standing close together. One woman is wearing a bright pink blazer jacket. The other woman is wearing an olive green top with a brown and black scarf and some long necklaces.  The background is completely black.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria (os), arthritis victoria, av, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, broadcaster, spokesperson, ambassador, c1990s, c2000s

This photo depicts journalist, editor, broadcaster, and spokesperson for Arthritis Victoria (AV), Ita Buttrose, sitting in an empty stadium with an unidentified man (date and location unknown). There are Nutrimetics gift bags on the other chairs, which are all empty.Colour photo of two people sitting in an empty stadium, talking. They are sitting in a section of tiered seating with red seats, while the section behind them has blue seats. There is a gift bag on every empty seat in both sections.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria (os), arthritis victoria, av, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, broadcaster, spokesperson, ambassador, stadium, nutrimetics, c1990s, c2000s

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Arthritis Victoria CEO, Shirley Caulfield is chatting to Ita Buttrose at the launch.COL photo of two women standing close together, chatting. They are in the large lobby of a gymnasium or stadium.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, shirley caulfield, ceo, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Ita Buttrose, Shirley Caulfield (Arthritis Victoria CEO), and two others are depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with a large group of school children sitting in multiple rows behind them.COL medium close up photo of several adults seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. Seated behind them are several rows of school children in school uniform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, shirley caulfied, ceo, 1998

As the national spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), journalist and editor, Ita Buttrose, was the special guest at the launch of National Arthritis Week (NAW) in 1997. The event, which was held at the AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick, was covered for the media by a television crew in attendance. A photo of Ita Buttrose at the event with AFV President, Bruce Dyson, and CEO, Shirley Caulfield, appears on page 12 of the 1997 Annual Report.COL photo of a room full of people sitting on rows of chairs. One woman is standing in the foreground, to the left of the frame, and a few other people are standing at the back of the room. Behind the woman in the foreground, there is a camera operaor behind a television camera on a stand (partially obscured). On the walls around the room, there are several posters depicting the image of the woman standing in the foreground.[Handwritten in black ink] NAW Launch 1997arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, television crew, television camera, broadcast television, news media, annual report, 1997

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Ita Buttrose, Shirley Caulfield (Arthritis Victoria CEO), and an unidentified man are depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with a large group of school children sitting in multiple rows behind them.COL photo of three people seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. There are several rows of school children in school uniform seated behind them.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, shirley caulfied, ceo, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Ita Buttrose poses for a photo with Co-Captain of the St Kilda Football Team, Nathan Bourke, and Carlton Football Club player (and later, Victorian National Party politician), Peter Hall.COL photo of three people posing for a photo. A woman (in the centre) is wearing a suit jacket. She has her hands on her hips and is turning slightly to one side. Another woman (wearing a track suit jacket) and a man (wearing a sweatshit) are standing on either side of her. They each have both of their hands placed on one of her shoulders. The trio are standing in the large lobby of a gymnasium or stadium. There are two other people in the background.[Handwritten in blue ink] 14 [Handwritten in black ink] Ita Buttrose Shelley O'Donell Nathan Bourkearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guests, nathan bourke, co-captain, st kilda football club, peter hall, carlton football club, footballer, politician, national party victoria, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Ita Buttrose, poses for a photo with Co-Captain of the St Kilda Football Team, Nathan Bourke, and Carlton Football Club player (and later, Victorian National Party politician), Peter Hall.COL photo of three people posing for a photo. A woman (in the centre) is wearing a suit jacket and is turning slightly to one side. Two men (standing on either side of her) are wearing sweatshirts. They each have both of their hands placed on one of her shoulders. The trio is standing in the large lobby of a gymnasium or stadium. In the background, there is another person wearing a green and gold track suit, and some vending machines along the wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guests, nathan bourke, co-captain, st kilda football club, peter hall, carlton football club, footballer, politician, national party victoria, 1998

``Newspaper clipping from The "Post" , 25-5-95 P3. Bowling Club sale proposal.A Maroondah Council spokesperson has confirmed the previous Ringwood Coucil intended selling Ringwood Bowling Club to Coles Myer Ltd. The Coles Myer proposal which Ringwood Council agreed with is understood to include an undisclosed sale price and the schedule and conditions of payment.`

Winner of the 1989 Taxi Driver of the Year award, David Gawthorn, is pictured holding up his award (an engraved silver platter) as he leans out of his taxi car window. Engraved on the platter is "Winner VICTORIAN TAXI DRIVER OF THE YEAR - 1989". David Gawthorn was a spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria. As a taxi driver, he was aware that many people with arthritis rely on taxis due to problems with mobility. He felt that it was important to show them courtesy and consideration as it would make life easier for them. Mr Gawthorn was presented with the award at a Gala Dinner held at the Hilton Hotel in July 1989. The award was a joint initiative between the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, the Victorian Taxi Association, and the Roads Corporation. It was also sponsored by 3MP radio station and the Hilton on the Park. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 11 of the vol 2 No 4, November 1989 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies an artice titled, "Taxi Driver of the Year spokesman for arthritis". The photo is captioned: "David Gawthron - picture courtesy Herald & Weekly Times Ltd".B&W photo of a bearded man leaning out of a taxi car window while holding up a silver platter award. Engraved on the platter is the text, "Winner VICTORIAN TAXI DRIVER OF THE YEAR - 1989".[In red ink] 11A 2 sizes 118% & 83% 100# screen 25 cms [upside down] [In blue ink] UPDATE, DEC [crossed out] NOV ’89 48% p11 [In red ink] Taxi Talk Cover x 118 [in blue ink] % [In red ink] + + Page 12 [illegible - crossed out] 83% DICK TRIM OPP [In the centre of the photo, stamped in pink ink within a rectangular border] COPYRIGHT HERALD-SUN Photograph SUPPLIED BY FEATURE SERVICE THE HERALD & WEEKLY TIMES LTD. MELBOURNE AUSTRALIAarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria, raav, award, taxi driver of the year, david gawthorn, spokesperson, award recipient, silver platter, mobility, 1989

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Glenn Singleton (Australian International Canoe World Cup Team), Peter Hall (former VFL Carlton Football Club player/Victorian National Party politician), Ita Buttrose and Shirley Caulfield (Arthritis Victoria CEO) are depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with a large group of school children sitting in multiple rows behind them.COL photo of several adults seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. Seated behind them are several rows of school children in school uniform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, glenn singleton, australian international canoe world cup team, peter hall, carlton football club, footballer, politician, national party victoria, shirley caulfied, ceo, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Ita Buttrose poses for a photo with Vice Captain of the Australian Netball Team, Shelley O'Donnell, and Co-Captain of the St Kilda Football Team, Nathan Bourke. A similar photo, depicting Shelley O'Donnell and Nathan Burke lunging forward while pushing their hands onto Ita Buttrose's shoulders, appears on page 1 (front cover) of the Vol 11 Issue 2, Winter 1998 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Ita Buttrose, launches National Arthritis Week Arthritis [sic] with the help of Shelley O'Donnell, Vice Captain Australian netball [sic] and Nathan Burke, Co-Captain St. Kilda".COL photo of three people posing for a photo. A woman (in the centre) is wearing a suit jacket. She has her arms crossed across her chest. Another woman (wearing a track suit jacket) and a man (wearing a sweatshit) are standing on either side of her. They each have both of their hands placed on one of her shoulders. The trio are standing in the large lobby of a gymnasium or stadium. There are two other people in the background.[Handwritten in blue ink] 14 [Handwritten in black ink] Ita Buttrose Shelley O'Donell Nathan Bourkearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, spokesperson, ambassador, special guest, shelley o’donnell, vice captain, australian netball team, nathan bourke, co-captain, st kilda football club, 1998

On Friday the 4th of December, 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held its annual Volunteers' Celebration at the Melbourne Town Hall. The event was an afternoon tea held in the Swanston Hall. This photo depicts an unidentified woman chatting to journalist, editor, and AV spokesperson, Ita Buttrose, during the event.Colour photo of two women sitting at a round table, chatting. There are drinks and plates of food on the table. In the background, there is a waiter carrying a tea and coffee pots, and a musician playing an electric keyboard.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Right Ita Buttrosearthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, afternoon tea, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, av spokesperson, swanston hall, melbourne town hall, 1998

On Friday the 4th of December, 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held its annual Volunteers' Celebration at the Melbourne Town Hall. The event was an afternoon tea held in the Swanston Hall. This photo depicts AV CEO, Shirley Caulfield, and journalist, editor, and AV spokesperson, Ita Buttrose, chatting to an unidentified man during the event.Colour photo of three people standing close together and chatting. In the background, to the left of the frame, there is a white banner with blue text (partially obscured). The lower half of the wall is covered in dark wood panelling.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] middle Shirly Caulfeild [sic] right Its beuttrose [sic] [On the same sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Vol Celebration 1998arthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, afternoon tea, shirley caulfield, ceo, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, av spokesperson, swanston hall, melbourne town hall, 1998

Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, Wed 12/12/1993 titled "New Met tickets hit by problems", with a photo of Lou Di Gregorio standing by the test machine. Photo by Drew Ryan and article by Damon Johnston, transport reporter. Discusses the issues being found with Met Tickets and on tram ticket machines installed in Z class trams. Notes the equipment installed in Z class tram at Hawthorn Depot. Quotes Lou Di Gregorio, and Sandra McLaren, PTC spokesperson.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, z class, ptc, testing, hawthorn depot

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. This photo depicts a man dressed as a Town Crier making an announcement to officially launch the event.COL medium close up photo of a man dressed in a traditional costume, standing in a gymnasium or stadium. His costume consists of a white shirt with a frilled lace neck, a black vest, a red jacket with gold brocade trimming, white trousers, and a black hat with gold brocade trim and a large rosette featuring a coat of arms design in the centre. He is unrolling a leather scroll and has a brass bell tucked between his torso and the crook of one arm. Behind him, there are three freestanding vertical banners in white with the text, 'Move It Or Lose It', in blue, followed by the text and logo for 'Arthritis Victoria'.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, town crier, traditional costume, leather scroll, announcement, banners, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV). As part of the launch events, there was a Joint Walk from Southgate, in Melbourne. The Joint Walk was led by a Town Crier, who also helped to officially launch the event. This photo depicts the Town Crier and walkers during the walk.COL photo of several people walking along a path in a large park. One of them is a man dressed in a traditional costume, while everyone else is dressed in contemporary clothes. The man in costume is holding a large brass bell and a leather scroll.[Handwritten in blue ink] 21 [Handwritten in black ink] Southgate walk with Town Crierarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, town crier, traditional costume, leather scroll, joint walk, park, gardens, trees, 1998

Article by Lyall Johnson provides information about the tram fleet breakdowns,, faults in all classes of trams and issues with parts. Notes the storage of the W class trams, its operations, leasing of trams by the previous Labor Government. Has quotes from Paul Mees, Lou DeGregorio Union Secretary, and PTC Spokesperson Sandra McLaren. Has photo of each type of tram and a summary of its performance underneath.Yields information about the performance of the Melbourne tram fleet in 1993 - poor.Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun 1-8-1993 titled - "New trams as bad as old"trams, tramways, leasing, a class, b class, z class, w class, faults, performance, overhauls

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. This photo depicts Leigh Garwood from Arthritis Victoria with Peter Hall, Cartlon Football Club player (and later, Victorian National Party politician), at the launch.COL photo of two men standing close together. They are in the large lobby of a gymnasium or stadium. In the background, there are a few people walking through the lobby.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, leigh garwood, peter hall, carlton football club, footballer, politician, national party victoria, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, two unidentified men are depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with a large group of school children sitting in multiple rows behind them.COL medium close up photo of two men seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. Seated behind them are several rows of school children in school uniform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Leigh Garwood (Arthritis Victoria) is depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with several adult guests sitting alongside him and in the rows behind.COL medium close up photo of three adults seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. Seated behind them are several rows of people. Some of them are wearing name tags or badges.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, leigh garwood, 1998

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Nathan Bourke (Co-Captain of the St Kilda Football Team), Shelley O'Donnell (Vice Captain of the Australian Netball Team), are depicted sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with some school children sitting in the rows behind them.COL medium close up photo of three adults seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium. Seated behind them are several rows of school children in school uniform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, nathan bourke, co-captain, st kilda football club, shelley o’donnell, vice captain, australian netball team, 1998

For two years after the opening of the Colac-Beech Forest railway line trains were preceded by a ganger on a trolley to ensure no landslips or wash-a-ways created a danger to the trains. Afterwards the trains continued on their own. The line was built as cheaply as possible, "a mere skeleton of a railway" as one Victorian Railways spokesperson commented. With earthworks specified to the bare minimum landslips in the cuttings and wash-a-ways in sloping areas were always a problem, particularly in the early years before the works had time to settle. The line to Crowes was built to open in 1911 and a wash-a-way between Lavers Hill and Crowes was only to be expected. B/W. 8A locomotive, with driver and fireman, and a mounted repair gang attending a wash-a-way just past Lavers Hill in 1913.183mm x 260mm print.

The 1998 National Arthritis Week (NAW) was launched by Ita Buttrose - journalist, editor, and spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), now known as Arthritis Victoria (AV). Various sportspersons were also at the launch to help spread the message about exercise and better health outcomes. In this photo, Glenn Singleton (Australian International Canoe World Cup Team) and Peter Hall (Carlton Football Club player and later, Victorian National Party politician), are depicted amongst other adults sitting in the front row of a gymnasium or indoor stadium at the launch, with a large group of school children sitting in multiple rows behind them.COL wide frame photo of several adults seated in the front row of multiple rows of tiered seating in a gymnasium or stadium, Seated behind them are several rows of school children in school uniform.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, arthritis victoria, av, national arthritis week, naw, launch, glenn singleton, australian international canoe world cup team, peter hall, carlton football club, footballer, politician, national party victoria, 1998

Framed portrait of Diana J. Jones who the first female president of the Association for the Blind since Tilly Aston. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the AFB Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mrs Jones sits facing the painter with both hands clasped in her lap. She is wearing a black double breasted blazer, white shirt, blue beaded necklace and earrings and a gold bracelet . A white kerchief sits in her breast pocket. Diana Jones served for 8 years on the General Committee before being elected President. During this time she was deputy chairman of the Reach Out Appeal to raise funds for the building program and President of the Honorary Services Group which co-ordinated volunteers and gave them a spokesperson on the General Committee. In her 8 years as President a great deal was accomplished. New centres were opened or extended throughout Victoria and the Metropolitan area, volunteer services expanded and the Vision Resource Centre at Kooyong was built into which 3RPH radio was relocated. A Vision Information hotline, audiology services and the National Centre for Ageing and Sensory Loss were established, the Braille and Talking Book libraries was incorporated into the Association and the Charlie Bradley Cricket Pavilion opened at Kooyong. In 1990 Diana Jones became a member of the first Board of Directors of the newly incorporated Association for the Blind Ltd which ushered in a new era, requiring strict observance of financial and accounting methods in order to ensure continued Government funding. Mrs Jones was highly regarded by clients, volunteers and staff as a capable hard-working leader. Her services to the Association and over many years to the wider community, were recognised in her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia in the 1993 Queen's Birthday Honours. She passed away in July 2009.1 art original in gold frame The plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Dame Diana J. Jones, AM DSJ / President 1984- 1992 / Association for the Blind'. association for the blind, diana jones

Summary - Article 1 (School gets set for safer year): The article outlines new safety upgrades being implemented at Great Ryrie Primary School in Heathmont. Education Minister Phil Gude and Bayswater MP Gordon Ashley inspected the construction works, which include new indented parking and drop‑off areas as well as two school crossings—one on Reilly Street and another on the southern end of Great Ryrie Street.Gordon Ashley announced that the Education Department will fund the $60,000 cost of these improvements, designed to make student drop‑off and pick‑up safer and more convenient for families. Phil Gude expressed satisfaction with the progress and said the works are expected to be completed by April 27.The article reports that construction of Great Ryrie Primary School is progressing well, with completion expected by April 20. The new school is being built as part of a $3 million merger of Ringwood, Heathmont, and Southwood Primary Schools. Summary Article 2 (School will share costs, by Lynne Kinsey): The article explains that the Education Department will contribute $60,000 toward construction works linked to the new Great Ryrie Primary School. Bayswater MP Gordon Ashley announced the funding, which will pay for indented parking and drop‑off areas along the east side of Great Ryrie Street, plus new school crossings on Great Ryrie Street (southern section) and Reilly Street. Ashley said the funding was very welcome and would allow the council to move quickly with design, tendering, and construction. A council spokesperson could not be reached for comment. Ashley met with Education Minister Phil Gude at the site the previous week, where Gude expressed his approval of the progress and looked forward to the school’s completion on April 27. The accompanying photo shows Phil Gude and Gordon Ashley inspecting the construction site. (Co-Pilot 11/7/2026)

This Trotman’s pattern stock anchor is the southernmost anchor displayed in Flagstaff Hill’s Anchor Graveyard. Patented by John Trotman in 1852, this robust design was used on merchant ships and became known for its practical efficiency. Around midday on 15 April 2001, in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, Birdon Dredging crews raised this anchor from the seabed. Company spokesperson Steve Walker explained that the team was hired to dredge the harbour and discovered the anchor, still attached to its long chain, when the chain became tangled in the cutter blade of their dredging equipment. Once the anchor had been lifted onto the Breakwater, a front-end loader moved it onto a truck for delivery to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. Howard Nichol, the Museum Manager at the time, estimated that the anchor could be up to 130 years old. Former Museum Manager and diver Peter Ronald later identified it as a Trotman’s type, like those used on several major wrecks in the region. According to Nichol, museum staff believed this anchor may have been one of a pair used to secure a mooring designed to catch drifting vessels and prevent ships from washing onto the sandbar or drifting out to sea in rough weather. This mooring line appears as a dotted line on a 1890 chart of Lady Bay approved by Lieutenant Stanley of the British Admiralty. The anchor’s location matches a point marked on that chart, and the length of its chain supports the theory. Nichol noted that the chart is a detailed survey of the bay, showing two anchors with buoys at either end, with about one hundred yards of chain stretched between them. Before the building of the Breakwater, the bay was especially treacherous, so ships would anchor there and use the chain as a safeguard. About Trotman’s Anchors In the mid-19th century, the Admiralty sought an anchor design with greater holding power. To assess the strengths of the leading designs, it appointed the Committee of 1852 on Anchors. Among the anchors reviewed, the Trotman’s pattern anchor received the highest rating. The Trotman’s anchor resembles the Admiralty pattern but includes pivoting arms that move as the anchor settles. As it takes hold, the upper fluke folds back against the shank, allowing the anchor to sit lower and reducing the risk of the chain, cable, or rope becoming tangled. A fitting at the top of the shank also allows the chain to be quickly released if necessary. This Trotman’s anchor is significant as a part of the maritime history of the Port of Warrnambool regardless of whether it belonged to one of the 29 ships that were stranded or wrecked in Lady Bay. The anchor is connected to the many attempts to maintain Warrnambool as a safe and manageable port, including the various plans for the construction of the Breakwater.Anchor: an iron Trotman’s pattern style with a rectangular-section shank that is wider in the middle and has a base that extends on two opposite sides in a ‘fork prong’ manner. A crescent-shaped, double-ended arm is fitted into the base of the shank with a bolt, enabling it to pivot. Each arm has a fluke in the shape of an upward palm with an attached metal plate that forms a horn at the back of the palm. A long, round-section pipe is fitted to the top of the shank at 90 degrees to the arms; one side has an elbow bend parallel to the arms, and both ends have an attached metal sphere. The pivoting ring at the top of the shank can be lifted for a quick release of the chain.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, anchor, mooring, trotman, lady bay, breakwater, admiralty, ship equipment, stock anchor, john trotman, 1852 patent, 2001, birdon dredging, steve walker, howard nichol, peter ronald, british admiralty, lieutenant stanley, committee of 1852 on anchors