A book titled ' The Life of Alfred The Great King of Wessex. The illustrious Anglo-Saxon ruler. The darling of the English people. Neither elated by prosperity nor depressed by adversity, but doing his duty in both.' London : Ward, Locke & Co., Salilsbury Square, E.C. 625 - 640 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, alfred the great, lydia chancellor, collection, alfred the great, king of wessex, the life of alfred the great, english history, anglo-saxons, book, books, person, male, individual, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, penny books, advertisements, biographical series

This is a SPRA, or Schermuly’s Pistol Rocket Apparatus. The large firearm type pistol would have been used to throw a line between ships, usually in the event of saving lives. The line throwing pistol consists of a long barrel with handle attached, a pistol grip and trigger, which fires a short blank cartridge. Accessories for the pistol included: flares, 12 gauge adaptor (to shoot 12 gauge flares), a wood plunger, and boxes of faked line. The stamp on the handle, Crown over "NP" is a Birmingham Proof House mark that dates the pistol between 1904 and 1954. However Schermuly's line throwing pistol was invented in the 192s and used on British Naval Ships from 1929. The serial number '22507' is only 806 numbers later than one on sale as a British Military WWII issue SRPA '21701'. This pistol appears to be made 125-1945. The apparatus was used as a life saving device for crew and passengers on vessels in distress that were only a few hundred metres from shore, often eliminating the need to launch a boat and risk lives to go out to the vessel in dangerous conditions. It could also be used from ship to ship rescue. The pistol would launch a line from shore to the vessel. The line would be attached to the vessel, then shore crew would send out equipment, including a breeches buoy, in which the stranded people could be pulled to shore. It has saved many lives at sea. The cartridge is loaded into the breech of the pistol and the rocket is inserted into the muzzle. On pulling the trigger, the gases generated by the fired cartridge eject the rocket on its correct line of flight, and at the same time, burst through the waterproof disc and ignite the propellant mixture, which carries the rocket and line on the remainder of the flight. The rocket consists of a weldless steel case filled with propellant mixture sealed in by a waterproof disc. Fixed to the rocket case is a direction bridle, to the end of which a short length of flexible steel wire is attached, this in turn being connected to the end of the line to be thrown. A complete rocket set, or line throwing kit. would include a wood carrying case, two coils of faked line in separate compartments, three rockets and a can of six cartridges. William Schermuly (1857 – 1929) - Founder of the Schermuly business. In 1897 he invented a trough-fired, line throwing apparatus. In 1920 he and his third son, Alfred James Schermuly, invented the pistol rocket apparatus and promoted this overseas during the 1920s. The system was approved by the British Navy in 1929 through an Act of Parliament, which made it compulsory for ships over 500 tons to carry this equipment. The company, Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Ltd., grew quickly during and after World War II but business eased off during the 1970s before it eventually closed in the 1990s. Saving lives in Warrnambool – The coastline of South West Victoria is the site of over 600 shipwrecks and many lost lives; even in Warrnambool’s Lady Bay there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905, with eight lives lost. Victoria’s Government responded to the need for lifesaving equipment and, in 1858, the provision of rocket and mortar apparatus was approved for the lifeboat stations. In 1859 the first Government-built lifeboat arrived at Warrnambool Harbour and a shed was soon built for it on the Tramway Jetty, followed by a rocket house in 1864 to safely store the rocket rescue equipment. In 1878 the buildings were moved to the Breakwater (constructed from 1874-1890), and in 1910 the new Lifeboat Warrnambool arrived with its ‘self-righting’ design. For almost a hundred years the lifesaving and rescue crews, mostly local volunteers, trained regularly to rehearse and maintain their rescue skills. They were summoned when needed by alarms, gunshots, ringing bells and foghorns. In July 1873 a brass bell was erected at Flagstaff Hill specifically to call the rescue crew upon news of a shipwreck. Some crew members became local heroes but all served an important role. Rocket apparatus was used as recently as the 1950s. This line-throwing pistol is part of he Rocket Launching Equipment used to perform life-saving rescue at sea from the 1920s. It is significant for its connection with local history, maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed from Warrnambool's very early days, supported by State and Local Government, and based on the methods and experience of Great Britain. Hundreds of shipwrecks along the coast are evidence of the rough weather and rugged coastline. Ordinary citizens, the Harbour employees, and the volunteer boat and rescue crew, saved lives in adverse circumstances. Some were recognised as heroes, others went unrecognised. In Lady Bay, Warrnambool, there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905. Many lives were saved but tragically, eight lives were lost.Pistol, line-throwing, SPRA (Schermuly's Pistol Rocket Apparatus). This line throwing pistol has a wooden pistol grip, brass trigger mechanism, and a long, wide, steel barrel with Bakelite handle attached to the top. Inscriptions are stamped onto the pistol.Stamped on handle: "5" and "[symbol of a Crown] above NP" , "22507", "[within oval] SPRA" Stamped on barrel: "L22507".gun, pistol, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, line throwing, line throwing pistol, spra, schermuly's pistol rocket apparatus, sea rescue, pyrotechnicks, marine technology, schermuly pistol rocket apparatus ltd., william schermuly, alfred schermuly, pistol line thrower, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime village, lady bay, warrnambool harbour, port of warrnambool, shipwreck, life-saving, lifesaving, rescue crew, rescue, rocket rescue, rocket crew, beach rescue, line rescue, rescue equipment, rocket firing equipment, rocket rescue equipment, maritime accidents, shipwreck victim, rocket equipment, rescue boat, lifeboat, volunteer lifesavers, volunteer crew, life saving rescue crew, lifesaving rescue crew, rocket apparatus, rocket rescue method, shore to ship, rocket apparatus rescue, stranded vessel, line throwing mortar, rocket rescue apparatus, line thrower, lifeboat warrnambool, rocket machine, rocket head, rocket launcher, rocket line, beach rescue set, rocket set, schermuly, line-firing pistol, line throwing gun, pistol rocket apparatus, line throwing cartridge, line-throwing rocket, firearm, life saving, lsrc

Thomas Jefferson Connelly played an important role in role in seeking support for the movement towards federation of the Australian colonies. Connelly was the first Bendigo born Mayor of Bendigo, and the youngest Mayor of Bendigo. He died in 1892 aged just 34. The portrait was painted by Robert William Bugg from a Bartlett Bros. photograph. It was unveiled in the ANA Hall in View Street by Alfred Deakin on October 18, 1893. A re-enactment of the unveiling was held at the Bendigo Art Gallery on October 18 1993. a. Three page typewritten outline of the speech given by John Quick. b. Handwritten script of Quick's speech used at the re-enactment. c. Handwritten script of Alfred Deakin's speech used at the re-enactment. d. Yellow paper bifold program for the Centenary of the Unveiling of the Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Connelly. The part of John Quick was played by Robert Lloyd. The part of Alfred Deakin was played by Robert Jealous. The back page contains a Timeline of the life of Connelly who served on the City Council, including one year as Mayor (1888 - 1889). e. Newspaper cutting from the Bendigo Advertiser (published 6.11.1993) reporting on the re-enactment of the unveiling of the Connelly portrait. Includes a photo of the portrait with three descendants of T J Connelly - grand-daughter Joan Serpell and great grand children Ellie Thompson and John Hamilton. f. Photocopy of biographical information about Robert William BUGG. Unknown source. g. One page photocopy of six newspaper articles reporting on the life and death of Robert William Bugg - photographer and painter. Includes a photo of Mr. Bugg.sir john quick, federation, t j connelly, thomas jefferson connelly, robert william bugg, alfred deakin, paul boromeo

30 page booklet. Great Australians Series. The life of Alfred Felton by John Poynter. Felton made his money in the drug/pharmacy industry in partnership with Frederick Grimwade. He died in 1904 with an estate valued at half a million pounds. The Felton Bequest benefitted the National Gallery of Victoria. Published by Oxford Uni. Press and printed by Brown, Prior, Anderson P/L.John Poynterbiography, alfred felton, frederick grimwade, john poynter, national gallery victoria

Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Dandenong area. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 16 Mar 1999 600 Buildings, Sites and Trees UNDATED School Celebrates 125 Years 8 Sep 1992 Battle Colors Enshrined 22 Aug 2001 The Pines of Dandenong 22 Aug 2001 Melva Fondly Remembers 27 Jan 1992 Dandenong Historian Receives a New Honor 5 Oct 1992 Police Paddocks About to Face a New Chapter in Their History 3 Aug 1992 A History Heard Via Voices of the Past 14 Feb 2005 Cemetery “Care Lack” Anger 14 Feb 2005 Shooting Tragedy Recalled 19 Jul 2004 Obituary - Music a Lifelong Passion 19 Jul 2004 Obituary - Long Affiliation with The Lodge and Dandenong 16 Mar 1999 Our Heritage Goes on Record 2 Dec 1992 98th Annual Dinner - Dandenong Fire Brigade UNDATED Great Flood of ‘34 Forced 700 Families to Flee 14 Aug 1992 St Mary’s Parish Debutante Ball 4 Apr 1992 St James’ Church Local History Fair 24 Nov 2021 Rossmoyne - For Sale 25 Nov 2021 Rossmoyne - For Sale 26 Aug 1970 New Record for a Record Breaker 10 Jul 2000 Family’s Pride in School Tradition 11 Sep 2019 Life Breathed Into Livestock Market 17 Nov 2022 Sun Sets on Lunar Drive-in 7 Feb 2019 Cool Head in Fire Disaster 11 July 1995 Pioneer Priest Retires - Rev Elizabeth Alfred 27 Apr 1954 Scot’s Presbyterian Church 24 Sep 1955 Celebration of Centenary at Dandenongnon-fictiondandenong (vic.), rossmoyne

Book has a yellow white and purple cover with black print. A black and white illustration of a woman wearing a bonnet with a bow (from a watercolour of Florence Nightingale painted by J. Barrett in 1956) on the front cover, this is surrounded by a yellow frame. Below this border the publishers name is printed in black on a white background. At the top of the front cover authors name is printed on a yellow background, below this the title is printed on a purple background, and below this, on a white background a comment is printed re Florence Nightingale. Title, author's name and printers mark are also printed on the spine. On the back cover title and publisher's names are printed along with two reviews of the book.non-fictionBiography of Florence Nightingale, from her early life and training to her ground breaking work during the Crimean War and her lifelong advocacy for healthcare reform.florence nightingale, nurses-great britain-biography, crimean war

Illustrated book has been covered with adhesive dark blue plastic. Handwritten in silver on the spine are the words 'Hist of N I' and the number 9.non-fictionThis book focuses on the early life and work of Florence Nightingale, particularly her contribution to healthcare and nursing, up to her involvement in the Crimean War. The book also explores Nightingale's experiences in the Crimean War, where she helped establish a hospital and improved sanitation, leading to better care for the soldiers. The book also delves into the impact of her work and its influence on civilian hospital reforms in Great Britain.florence nightingale, military nursing-history, nurses-biography, nursing-history, crimean war 1853-1856-medical care

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book is bound in brown cloth with abbreviated title, author's name and printer's mark embossed in gilt on spine. Dustjacket has title printed in white and green and author's name in white print on a black and white photograph of a man with dark hair, wearing glasses and a white coat (Walter Florey), Abbreviated title (in white) author's name (in green) and printer's mark (in black) are printed on a brown background on the spine. The back of the dust jacket has a black and white photo of Penicillin notatum growing in a petri dish."Rise Up to Life" follows Howard Florey’s career from his university days in Adelaide, through the period of his greatest research projects at Oxford, Cambridge and Sheffield which culminated in his success with penicillin, to the final years of his life when he was the first Australian to be elected President of the Royal Society. But this biography goes beyond exploring with insight and sympathy the life of a great scientist to give the reader a vivid and dramatic picture of the scientific processes that led up to a new discovery and a new era in medicine.howard florey, penicillin, history of medicine-biography

p.235.non-fictionThe life and times of Warren hastingsgreat britain - military history, india - british occupation