Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Single page of think paper with black printing, containing the information about the concert held in 1953. It includes the name of the conductor - Frank Wright and the names of the representative bands along with the programme of music.frank wright, conductor, programme, brass band, victoria embankment gardens band stand

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. Black and white photograph/postcard of Band Stand Band Stand, Albert Street, Creswickalbum, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, creswick

Framed six colour serigraph showing the bandstand at Walhalla. Donated through the Australian Gifts Programme by Katherine Littlewood.Artist's proofkenneth jack, printmaking, walhalla, bandstand, serigraph

This photographs shows a group of people at the band stand at Ezbekia Gardens, Cairo.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "The band stand Ezbekia Gardens Cairo"charles marshall, world war 1

One of a group of photographs of Rutherglen collected from magazines (Pix or People or Post), then pasted onto orange paper, date unknown. This one is of the Rotunda in the Memorial Park.memoral park, rsl park, band stand

Black and white photograph of the WWI Memorial, the band Rotunda, and Cannon in Rutherglen Memorial ParkOn back of photo: "The Memorial"memorial park, monument, rutherglen park, rotunda, band stand

Photograph of Ballarat Summer car No.20 and 3 other tramcars (2 with former double deck horse tram trailers) at City Centre, Nth side of Sturt St at Grenville St Nth. Photo shows the large passenger shelter/ESCO office, several pedestrians, and the commercial buildings of the Eastern end of Sturt St. Prominent in the background are the Mechanics Institute, and the Town Hall. See item 5134 for a digital image and a copy negative.Yields information about SEC tramway operations, and the buildings and layout of the East end of Sturt St.Black and white photograph on plain paperHas details of photograph and year on rear and number "T30". Also, "Ballarat Tramways", "Sturt Street in 1912", "Showing 3 old el types, 2 trailers and No.20 summer car(near band stand), "W.Jack Photo".ballarat, sturt st, tram 20, horse tram trailer

Also a black and white postcard showing three people near the bandstand at Whiters Camp Park Lakes Entrance 05172.1 9 x 14 cm Inscription A view of Whiters Park showing the Band Stand Lakes EntranceBlack and white postcard of Rotunda at Whiters Camp Park Lakes Entrance VictoriaTheatre and Community Rotunda Whiters Parkparks, businesses, camping

In this scanned image used in the 1888 and 1889 RVIB annual reports, the RVIB Brass Band holds their instruments at the ready. This 12 piece band was made up of blind students and workers, and had two drummers holding the beat for 10 brass instruments. The Brass Band stands outside the front doors of what was then the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind building at St Kilda Road.B/W scanned image of the Brass Band of the RVIBrvib orchestra, fundraising

BHS CollectionA4 copy of original photograph. Pall Mall shops viewed from Government Camp, prior to 1870 (when Post Office and Court House were erected). View shows the Shamrock Hotel and the Royal Exchange Hotel with linked verandahs, the bell tower of St Paul's Anglican Church; and band stand (on the site of Post Office) beyond the creek. In the foreground part of the Government Offices with eight men shown on fence line.bendigo buildings, early buildings in bendigo late 1800s

A collection of photographs taken and donated by Carrol Ryan. Trevor Ryan's Mobile Stage which he hires out for events. This was for the Kustom Cars on the 7th January, 2012. The Rally is held at the GP Race Track with entertainment on the Esplanade in Cowes. Nine colour photographs of the preparation for Kustom Cars Rally event held in Cowes on the 7th January 2012. 280-01. Photograph of the crowd inspecting the cars on The Esplanade. 280-02. The Band Stand. 280-03. Mustang - one of the Kustom Cars. 280-04. Trevor Ryan and DJ on stage. 280-05. Crowd in front of stage. 280-06. Stage setting up for concert. 280-07. Band on stage. 280-08. Crowd inspecting cars. 280-09. Andrew in front of Stage On back: 280-01. What better setting than this. 280-02. Trevor's Mobile Stage he hires out for events. Fabulour Band provided by Bass Coast Shire. 280-03. Mustang, one of the Kustom Cars. 280-04. Trevor and DJ Kustom Cars. 280-05. Crowd walking past stage between songs. 280-06. Trevor asking the boys what they need and testing sounds. 280-07. Band Kustom Cars 07/01/2012. Esplanade at bottom Thompson Ave. 280-08. Trevor Ryan (Bugs). He helps organise the events. 280-09. Andrew, one of the team helping to co-ordinate the Kustom Cars Event.kustom cars rally phillip island, trevor ryan, carrol ryan

All three photos are of the Ballarat City Band preforming at the 1921 South Street Competitions. Frank Wright is the Bandmaster and conductor for the B grade competition and .1- for the "A grade" test piece the conductor was Bert Baile. Bob Pattie of the Ballarat Brass Band believes the Ballarat City Band with Frank Wright as Conductor travelled to Queensland to take part in a contest up there. This is supposed to be the very first time that a Victorian Band had gone to Queensland to take part in a contest. "Frank Wright is actually marching with his band. That's him near the side drummer. He has a bow tie on and dinner suit. Note the dog: In those days you couldn't keep a dog away from the Band Contest ... everyone in town was there! (16/08/2013)The Ballarat City Band won the B grade Quickstep at this competitionThe Ballarat City Band on an oval in Ballarat as part of the 1921 South Street Competition. .1 Shows Ballarat City Band on stand. .2 show close up of band marching off oval and .3 show band marching and playing..1 - The "A Grade" Test Piece "Tschiakowsky" Ballarat City on stand (Frank Wright) conductor & showing "Newcastle steel works" on ground (Bert Baile conductor) Won at South Street 1921 .2 - The finish of the B Grade Quickstep - Won by City of Ballarat Band. 1921 South Street. Bandmster - Frank Wright. Drum Major Albert Boyce South St 1921 .3- Showing City of Ballarat Band on B Grade Quickstep South Street comps 1921. Won by Ballarat City, Bandmaster - Frank Wright, Drum Major - Albert Boyceballarat city band, south street competition 1921

Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. A landmark in the town was the rotunda of the Mountaineer Band. The rotunda still stands. Markings: 53 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

This set of 37 photographs was taken at the Corps Day Parade held at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo on the 26th of June 1991.The Corps Day Parade was held to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. The Reviewing officer was the Commander of the 3rd Military District BRIG P. Davies AM ADC and the Parade Host was D-SVY COL Simon Lemon. Refer to items 9152.31P for more photographs taken during the parade; and 9155.27P for photographs taken afterwards during the tour of the unit and the family BBQ.This is a set of 37 photographs of the Corps Day Parade held at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 26th of June 1991. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 2400 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, colour, 1991. Arrival of COMD 3MD. L to R: D-SVY - COL Simon Lemon, unidentified personnel, unidentified Aide-de-camp. .2) to .4) - Photo, colour, 1991. Arrival of COMD 3MD. L to R: D-SVY - COL Simon Lemon, COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC, unidentified Aide-de-camp, unidentified personnel. .5) - Photo, colour, 1991. Cartographic Squadron stands at attention, under command of OC MAJ Graeme Wastell. .6) - Photo, colour, 1991. Headquarters Squadron stands at attention, under command of OC MAJ Peter Jensen. 2IC MAJ Ray Redman at left. .7) - Photo, colour, 1991. Air Survey Squadron stands at attention. L to R: LT Simon Buckpitt, WO1 Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen, unidentified (x2), CPL Perry Burt, SGT Sandy Craig, SGT Graeme Reany, SPR Stuart Bowd, LT Michelle Breen in foreground, unidentified, SGT Wolfgang Thun, SSGT Bruce Hammond, unidentified, SGT Paul Hopes, WO1 Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams. .8) - Photo, colour, 1991. Air Survey Squadron at attention under command of OC MAJ Peter Clark - at far left during the inspection. L to R: LT Simon Buckpitt, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, unidentified Aide-de-camp, LT Michelle Breen in foreground. At her right L to R: COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC, SGT Graeme Reany, SPR Stuart Bowd, unidentified, SGT Wolfgang Thun, SSGT Bruce Hammond, unidentified, SGT Paul Hopes, WO1 Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams. .9) - Photo, colour, 1991. Air Survey Squadron inspection. L to R: D-SVY - COL Simon Lemon, COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC, SPR Steve Linane, SPR Derek Percival. .10) & .11) - Photo, colour, 1991. Air Survey Squadron inspection. SSGT Graham Johnston at far left. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, unidentified Aide-de-camp, D-SVY - COL Simon Lemon, COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC, SPR John ‘Docc’ Commons, unidentified (x4), SPR Jo (Innes) Thun, SGT Peter Tuddenham, SSGT Bob Garritty, SGT Martin Evans. .12) - Photo, colour, 1991. Air Survey Squadron inspection. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, unidentified Aide-de-camp, D-SVY - COL Simon Lemon, COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC, SPR John ‘Docc’ Commons, unidentified (x4), SPR Jo (Innes) Thun, SGT Peter Tuddenham, SSGT Bob Garritty, SGT Martin Evans. Unidentified WO2 in right background. .13) & .14) - Photo, colour, 1991. SPR Peter Smyth stands on the corner of the parade ground behind an MRA-7 Tellurometer mounted on a tripod. .15) & .16) - Photo, colour, 1991. SPR Damian Nolan stands on the corner of the parade ground behind a Plane Table Board with an alidade mounted 3MD Band stands at attention during the inspection. L to R: unidentified Aide-de-camp, unidentified 3MD Band Master, D-SVY - COL Simon Lemon, COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC, unidentified members of 3MD Band.on a tripod. .17) - Photo, colour, 1991. The unidentified 3MD Band Master salutes COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC before the 3MD Band inspection. .18) - Photo, colour, 1991. 3MD Band stands at attention during the inspection. L to R: unidentified Aide-de-camp, unidentified 3MD Band Master, D-SVY - COL Simon Lemon, COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC, unidentified members of 3MD Band. .19) - Photo, colour, 1991. Army Survey Regiment at ‘Shoulder Arms’ position in readiness for the Present Arms’ salute. CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol at front. .20) - Photo, colour, 1991. Cartographic and Air Survey Squadrons at ‘Shoulder Arms’ position in readiness for the Present Arms’ salute. CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol at front. .21) - Photo, colour, 1991. Headquarters Squadron at ‘Shoulder Arms’ position in readiness for the Present Arms’ salute. L to R: 2IC MAJ Ray Redman, MAJ Bob Williams, OC MAJ Peter Jensen. CAPT Colin Cuskelly. .22) & .23) - Photo, colour, 1991. Army Survey Regiment under CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol’s command salutes the COMD 3MD with ‘Present Arms’. .24) - Photo, colour, 1991. L to R: COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC, D-SVY - COL Simon Lemon, unidentified Aide-de-camp. .25) - Photo, colour, 1991. The squadrons remove their hats in readiness for ‘Three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen’. .26) & .27) - Photo, colour, 1991. The squadrons cheer in unison to the command ‘Three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen’. .28) - Photo, colour, 1991. The unidentified padre addresses the Parade. .29) - Photo, colour, 1991. COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC, addresses the Parade. .30) - Photo, colour, 1991. D-SVY - COL Simon Lemon addresses the Parade. .31) & .32) - Photo, colour, 1991. COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC presents the Defence Force Service Medal with clasp to WO1 Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen for 20 years of efficient remunerated service. .33) - Photo, colour, 1991. The 3MD Band marches towards the front steps of Fortuna Villa. .34) - Photo, colour, 1991. The 3MD Band salutes as it marches past the official guests on the front steps of Fortuna Villa. .35) - Photo, colour, 1991. Lithographic Squadron led by OC MAJ Bob Coote marches towards the front steps of Fortuna Villa. .36) - Photo, colour, 1991. Lithographic Squadron led by OC MAJ Bob Coote salutes as it marches past the official guests on the front steps of Fortuna Villa. .37) - Photo, colour, 1991. COMD 3MD - BRIG P. Davies AM ADC salutes the passing troops. L to R: D-SVY - COL Simon Lemon, unidentified UK Liaison Officer, BRIG P. Davies AM ADC, unidentified Aide-de-camp.There are no personnel identified. ‘Corps Day 26 Jun 1991’ annotated on negative sleeves.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

The first building completed at the Mt Helen Campus was "G" Building, and is depicted in this photograph. An overview of the development of the Ballarat Institute of advanced Education (BIAE) is given on the program of the official opening of Mt Helen campus (Cat. No. 1086)Black and white photographs showing the opening ceremony for the University of Ballarat Mount Helen Campus. .1) The audience at the opening of the University of Ballarat Mount Helen campus. The pile of bluestone in the background is most probably bluestone from the Yendon Railway Station. .4) Nigel Bowen, at the microphone stands in front of a new building, with a seated audience in front of him. The bluestone retaining wall was erected from bluestone retrieved from the newly demolished Yendon Railway Station. The Ballarat Brass Band is seated undercover in the background. .6) A number of people seated watching a man give a speech in front of a new building. The man is The Hon. Nigel Bowen, Q.C., M.P., Commonwealth Minister for Education and Science. The building is the first building at the Mt Helen Campus of the University of Ballarat. the bluestone retaining wall used bluestone retrieved after the demolition of the Yendon Railway Station. 26.0 x 26.0 cm.1-3) verso "Tippett" Photographers stampuniversity of ballarat, ballarat college of advanced education, yendon, yendon railway station, mb john, jack barker, nigel bowen, rolly perfenovics, mount helen campus, ballarat brass band, bluestone, garden

This music was used by Frank Wright who had been tutored by Percy Code. Frank Wright won the Australian Open Cornet Championship using this music, and won the gold medal for the highest mark in the British Colonies. Percy Code was born in Melbourne on 03 July 1888. He started learning the violin and piano at the age of eight. Three years later his father, Edward, started tutoring him on the cornet. His first competition was in October 1902 in Ballarat's South Street Competitions. Percy Code was Musical Director of Ballarat City Brass Band from 1913 until 1921. He was Frank Wright's teacher. Code apparently lived in a large house just west of where St Peter's church (Ballarat) now stands. Percy Code toured the world as principal cornet with the 'Besses o' th' Barn Band.' He returned to Australia in 1912. Frank Wright at one stage rode his pushbike from Smeaton to Ballarat for lessons. Leaving Australia for America in March 1921 Percy Code obtained an appointment as trumpet soloist for the 70 piece San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. He returned home two years later and became bandmaster to the Prahran City Band in 1925. From 1938, as part of Australia's Sesqui Centenary celebrations, Percy Code conducted the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for the ABC orchestral concerts in Sydney Town Hall. His career with the ABC came to an end in late 1951 due to poor health. Percy Code died on 17 October 1953. From 'Legend in Brass' with additions from Bob Pattie of the Ballarat Brass Band.11071.1 Four cream pages containing handwritten title page in front, two sheet music pages inside and blank back cover. 11071.2 Eight cream pages containing front page typed title with handwritten text at top, Six pages of sheet music cream pages, with parts for piano and cornet, with black printed notes. A photograph of the composer Mr Percy Code is glued into the first page at the top left hand corner. The back cover page has advertisements for four music albums from Allan & Co. Prop. Ltd..1) Front page handwritten in blue pen and pencil. Hand written notations in pencil for cornet throughout sheet music pages. Frank Wright Smeaton 15 July 1919 in top right hand corner; Champion Bb cornet solo South Street 1919 in top left hand corner. Under title on front page: Handwritten notes in pencil giving results of competition and judge's comments. 2) Frank H. Wright Smeaton 15/7/1919 handwritten in top left hand corner. "With Compliments Percy Code 15/7/1919 written diagonally in blue pen in at right hand top.cornet, frank wright, allan & co., allans music, ballarat, south street, percy code, code, wright, sheet music, "wendouree", (romance), wendouree, romance, wendouree

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Studio portrait of the bust of a man dressed in a jacket, striped shirt with a stand up collar and tie. The man is Frank Wright.Written in pen on back - Frank Wright (21) taken at Easter 1923, at Brisbane Queensland, while competing in the Q. band championship. Easter 1923 Written in pen on front - Frank Wright, 1923frank wright, cornet, conductor

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Frank Wright stands in tails. The photograph was taken on his 21st birthday.Personal markings - "Frank Wright - taken on my 21st birthday - 2nd August, 1922, Age 21 years". Richards & Co Photo Ballarat. Kodak Australiafrank wright, musician, brass band

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A black and white photo of a man in a suit, cap and bow tie leaning on a ship's wheel. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. He died in England in 1970 at the age of 69.Black and white photograph of a large grassed oval surrounded by a picket fence. There are stands with spectators on both sides of the oval. In the centre is a group of men in band uniform, marching and playing their brass instruments.The place is the Brisbane Exhibition Ground and the group is the City of Ballarat Band.Written in pen on back - The City of Ballarat Band (winners A & B grade quickstep) On March exhibition ground, Brisane Easter, 1923 (V. Hall)frank wright, vernon holt, city of ballarat band, brisbane exhibition ground, brass band

This photograph was published in the Port of Melbourne Quarterly (July-September 1959) held in the Mission's archives.Small black and white photograph depicting a band playing on stage in the Mission's hall: from left to right three male musicians sitting down: a drummer, a saxophonist and the pianist, behind the saxophonist is standing a female singer singing with a microphone on a stand. Behind the band the curtains are drawn, in front of them the stage is decorated with 3 vases of large flowers.orchestra, music, band, dance, drums, saxophone, microphone, flowers, female singer, singer, concert, entertainment, events, stage, curtains

This little steam boiler has been beautifully built. It could have been used to drive an engine in a small workshop, a boat or launch, or even farming equipment. It is an example of the steam technology and mechanisation of the 19th century. William Cook introduced steam heating in England in the 18th century. Steam combined with pressure was used for powering transport, such as steam engines for trains, and manufacturing, such as steam engines driving manufacturing machines. Steam boilers are still used today as an energy-efficient means of power.This steam boiler would have been suitable to drive a small engine, possibly that of a small boat. Coal was added to the firebox for fuel to heat water in the boiler. It is an example of the power used to drive machinery and equipment in the mid-to-late 19th century. Steam boilers like this one have played a part in the evolution of steam power. Steam engine boiler; vertical cylindrical coal-fired boiler with a black firebox at its base and a dome top. The cylinder's sides and top have brass fittings, inlet and outlet taps. A round opening near the base is covered by an adjustable metal plate that controls the boiler's temperature. The front door of the firebox has two hinges at the base and when the side clips are opened. A shiny brass collar tops the tall chimney. Oak wood planks around the sides of the boiler, and held in place by brass bands with nut and screw fixtures. The boiler stands on a metal and wood frame with a looped handle at the back. An inscription has been noted. Circa 1880. "1948 D/430" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, boiler, steam engine, steam boiler, coal fired boiler, vertical boiler, boat boiler, power source, steam driven, engine boiler, steam machine, firebox, steam engine boiler

“The Squadron’s Most Prestigious Trophy” THE CACTUS STORY Years ago a story was told of a Donkey which lived in the desert. The standard of living was poor, and the main course on the menu when things were tough was cactus. The Donkey accepted the good with the bad, and in bad seasons it was always cactus. One day during his wanderings he came to a high fence. On the other side of the fence was lush grass and all sorts of vegetation and animals in prime condition. The Donkey said to a horse, “things look good in there, how does one get in”. The horse said “go down to the end of this fence, and you will come to a gate, there will be someone at the get, ask to get in”. The Donkey went to the end of the fence, found the gate and asked to get in. The horse at the gate said, “what do you want to come in for, all of us are geldings?”. The Donkey said “if that is the case, it is back to the cactus for me”. It was during the early stages of the great depression of 1929-1932, that this story was simulated to the conditions at the then Royal St. Kilda Yacht Club, when during the yachting season there were very few trophies due to the lack of money. A lot of members were out of work, and each Monday many would front up for the jobs that were offering or those who missed out went back to the dole or as many put it “Back to the Cactus”. The “Cactus Cup” race, to be free of entrance fees, was an idea conceived by H.A. (Toby) Armstrong, soon to be backed by Bert Bryant, Ivor Bowles and Jim Thorpe. It was First sailed March 25, 1922, when 9 yachts on sealed handicaps, raced over a 5 mile rectangular course for a small Trophy donated by Jim E. Thorpe and the winning crew of the yacht Helen, skippered by D.Dowse, entertained at a café after the race by the instigators of the race. The next contest was April 12, 1930, for another small trophy also donated by Jim Thorpe, and the crew of the winning yacht Petrel, skippered by Stan Gamble, later on having to arrange for a mussel supper to the extent of Trophy money at an informal musical evening held in the spar room. From then on races for the Cactus Cup became an annual event. In time the format was changed to result in the crew of the first winning yacht having to collect mussels from the pier on the first Saturday of July, cook and prepare them for a no charge informal supper and entertainment evening held in the spar room, towards which the Club provided a keg of Beer. Member Bob Ellis had a special song for the occasion, “Up at Tumba Bloody Rumba shooting Kanga Bloody Roos”. Jim Thorpe then agreed to purchase a Perpetual Cup to be named the Cactus Cup. As guest of honor at the Cactus Supper Evening, May 1940, a dinner suit function in the Spar room, he presented the Cup along with Replica to Barney Snider who won with Eun-Na-Mara. Soon entries became few, for reason nobody wanted to win because of the penalty of having to collect, cook and prepare the mussels. In the interest of the contest and its revival, it was decided that the crew of the last yacht to finish had to collect, cook and prepare the mussels. On the death of Jim E Thorpe in 1944, the trophy, along with its annual replicas, were then provided for by Ivor Bowles until his death in 1970. In time for reason of pollution, the collecting of mussels from the pier was discontinued, so Otto Meik the new provider decided that the format be changed and be replaced by a supper on the day of the race, consisting of bottle mussels, beer and frankfurts. Following the death of Otto Meik in 1979, with no provider for the trophy of replicas, the Squadron in the early 80’s broke tradition by introducing race entry fees. In 2006 the Cactus Cup Tradition was reinstituted by a donation from J.H. (Bert) Ferris – RMYS historian. The Cactus Cup is now free to enter once again for all. The race is run early and a late afternoon feast of mussels and frankfurts is eaten afterwards.Deep sectioned Silver Cup, 300mm high to lip, tapering to thick plain stem flaring out to stepped footing, has two shaped handles. Silver Lid with Donkey positioned on shaped dome. Overall height 110mm. Cup stands on 145mm high round black base with stepped footing, surrounded with Silver winner inscription band.ROYAL ST. KILDA YACHT CLUB PERPETUAL CACTUS CUP INAUGURATED 1922 INSTIGATED BY H.A. ARMSTRONG ESQ. ORIGINAL CUP PRESENTED BY J.E. THORPE ESQ.cactus cup, trophy

Presented by Commodore Otto A. Meik, September 27, 1971 for a Combined Clubs Round the Bay Race. It was first sailed in the Season 1972 -73 and won by Ricky Laycock in Aquila. Traditionally, this trophy was awarded for the Squadron overnight race held in November each year. In the early 1980’s a decline in the entrants for overnight races forced the shift of the race to a long all- day Around the Bay Race. In November 1990, the race was reinstituted as a Combined Divisions Race, using V.Y.C. handicap system and was won by Ninda – Roger Townley. Prizes are also awarded for winner in C.H.S. and I.M.S. handicaps. In 2007 the Squadron Cup was confirmed as the prize for the overall winner of YV PH Division 1, 2 and 3, open to all clubs for a long race (70nm plus) with a night component. The race was decided on the results from the Big Bay Challenge race from 2007 onwards, won in 2007 by San Miguel – Russell Walton.Spherical shaped bowl 345 mm high to lip edge, with raised grape and leaf decorations around mid-section, flaring down to thick shaped stem, thence out to shaped footing also with raised grape and leaf decorations. Has solid rectangular handles. Shaped lid with raised grape and leaf decorations around edge, surmounted with solid, shaped dome with overall height 100 mm. Bowl stands on 80 mm high, round black base with shaped footing, silver winners inscription band around diameter.THE SQUADRON CUP PRESENTED BY O.A. MEIKsquadron cup, trophy

The Northern Hawk-owl is a nomadic and generally solitary bird, although they can occasionally be seen in pairs. While these birds resemble owls, their behaviour is more similar to that of a hawk, hence their name. Normally active during the day (similar to the hunting habits of a hawk), they prefer to reside in boreal forest, grasslands, shrublands and temperate, cold and polar zones. Located in North America, Europe and Asia, these owls can also occasionally be found during migration, in the northern United States. There are three subspecies in North America, Central Asia and Siberia. At the present time (2021), its numbers are stable and so it is therefore considered of ‘least concern’ on the IUCN Red List, indicating it is not yet endangered. This particular specimen has been correctly mounted and presented as a relatively accurate representation of the actual bird. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Northern hawk-owl's face features white and brown soft feathery plumage and a dark brown border around its face/chin area, with a dark cream curving beak soft yellowy brown coloured eyes. Its front breast feathers are generally off white in colour with some flecks of brown. It has a long brown tail with off white banding, with creamy white claws. The owl has speckled brown and white plumage over the back of its body and wings and some areas of more solid brown are present around the back of its neck and top of wings. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and two identifying tags hang from its right leg, while a metal numbered tag hangs from its left.Swing-tag: 38 / Rayed Swin Owl –/ See Catalogue, Page 53. Tag with faded script: No 33 Strix[?] / misarea[?] / Sweden[?] Metal tag - digits on metal tag appear to read, either ‘5028’ or ‘6028’taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, surnia ulula, strigidae, northern hawk-owl, hawk-owl, canadian owl, hudsonian hawk-owl, owl, canada, asia, europe, north america

The Common Buzzard is part of the buteo genus (Latin for buzzard or hawk) which indicates it is part of the raptor group whose features include a medium to large build, a strong body and larger wings. The family includes birds of prey such as hawks and buzzards. Like their name suggests, Common Buzzards are very ‘common’ in the UK but can also be found in other parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. The birds’ habitat consists of woodland, shrubland, forest, wetlands and countryside, and they can live in cold, tropical and temperate climate zones. Similar to other raptor species, Common Buzzards make their nests in tree branches or tree forks. With finely tuned hearing, they are able to detect small marsupials, and their diet consists of small amphibians, birds and mammals. Normally solitary, these raptors can occasionally be seen with others. Common Buzzards are classified as of ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List. While there is some noticeable fading of this particular taxidermy specimen’s plumage, it is relatively well presented. The completely black eyes and string through the nose of the specimen seem to be taxidermy/curatorial choices, as this is not something that is normally found on living versions today, and the eyes of Common Buzzards are normally golden eyes with black pupils. It is interesting to note, when considering the selected artificial eyes, that the original swing tag labeled this specimen as Saleo tinnunculus Lina, a form of kestrel (known to have complete black eyes), which perhaps explains this taxidermist choice. As a Common Buzzard, this particular specimen could have had its frame and breast area bulked out a little more, as birds within the buteo genus are generally recognised to be of medium to large build. Overall however, this is a fairly reasonable and accurate representation of the species. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.With similar colourings and features to a range of raptor species, the Common Buzzard can often be mistaken for other varieties of buteo and raptor. The bird’s plumage generally varies by location, but normally includes a variety of shades of brown, commonly with darker brown on its back and lighter coloured feathers on its breast, underbelly areas and face. These birds normally have fine bands on their tail and darker tipped wings. Common Buzzards have smaller heads with a band of yellow around the base of their small curved beaks and golden yellow eyes. This particular specimen’s feathers have faded and he stands upon a wooden perch with an identifying tag hanging from its right leg.Swing Tag: Swing tag obverse seems to read: ‘…io [? First few symbols aren’t clear]/ Saleo /tinnunculus/ Lina [there is also another illegible symbol on the tag in the centre on the second line] Swing tag reverse: illegible sections of text and the beginning of a number ‘403…[?]. Metal tag: 1032[?]taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, common buzzard, buteo, hawks, raptors, birds of prey, buzzards

In 1905 Richard Squire was manager of the West Berry Consols at Allendale, and developed an improved system of mine ventilation, which was supported in "The Age."[4] He was successful in combating and remedying the gas and ventilation troubles of the Deep Mines of Creswick and Allendale Districts after all had failed. MINE MANAGERS’ ASSOCIATION. Ballarat Branch. ... Mr R. B. Squire, manager of the West Berry Consols, at Allendale, submitted a paper detailing what he had done tor the betterment of ventilation in the alluvial mines of Smeaton and Mary borough districts- Members gave Mr Squire every credit for the results that he claimed to have effected; the adoption of his ideas had testified to their value to mine-owners. It was painted out, however, that for want of a thorough debate of the subject with experienced men the author had unwittingly included some general statements that required modifying in some points and extending in others, in justice to other workers among the earlier and the present day managers of mines. It was decided to invite the author to meet a sub-committee on this subjectHandwritten letters written by Richard Squire to his son Tom Squire 1938 on lined paperrichard squire, tom squire, hazel squire, jack squire, jim squire, ned, mt mercer, plant, skids, pump, poppet, carburetor, shaft, balance weight, pulleys, syndicate, suction, lease, reports, estimates, flat fields, reef, trucks, pipeclay, sandstone, suction pipe, valves, honeycomb rock, yarrowee, ballarat, reef combs, cheques, yellow slate, leigh river, dyke, quartz, ballarat deep leads, ballarat deep leads extension, bore, reads, bedrock, cemented sand, g m of a, gold mines of australia, liz the car, geoff squire, lode, hayes timber, ethel, ross creek field, ross creek gold mining co., frank herman, lillas, jack hayes, eyres brothers, g.gay & co, buninyong, glenfine, the star mine of avoca fields, talbot alluvials, guildford plateau, a.b.c. special supply store, geological branch, shell coy, lawaluk, almanac, mcbinny, bingley's paddock, cargaire valley and lead, stand and deliver demands, sheehan's, smeaton hotel, john charleson, ballarat main lead, goon, dereel, the bay leads, avoca field, ballarat alluvials, haddon field, courier, school of mines, bewick mining & co., broken hill syndicate, morrison's lead, baragwanath, creswick, duke of wellington plant, the moorabool lead, kohinoor band and alluvian, star of the east, bonshaw, epidemic, polio, k.w. steedman, mr newman, allendale mines, professor mica smith, alfred mica smith, mr hodge, w. taylor, mcpherson's reward coy, mr mitchell, billy thomas, john bull, albert, nina, stanley hunter, frederick the great, ross creek south, bislolo, brilolo, birlolo, ballarat east coy, maxwells, reginald murray, bob allan, vendetta, john lynch, dodson, mnster of mines, e.j. hogan, jonah ward, mcnaughton's paddock, bellesby, alec peacock, jenkins, h.c. jenkins, conspiracy, argus, mr ellerby, dr lawrence, occulist, mining