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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Three Asian seamen playing pool in the billiard room
... Three Asian seamen playing pool in the billiard room...billiard room... pool in the billiard room... playing pool in the billiard room large b & w photograph of three ...large b & w photograph of three Asian seafarers playing pool in the billiard roombilliard room, pool table, seamen, seafarers, sailors, asian, corduroy -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Sepia, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd, In the Billiard Room, Seamen's Mission, Melbourne, Victoria, c. 1920
... In the Billiard Room, Seamen's Mission, Melbourne, Victoria...billiard room... of billiards being played in the Billiard Room of the Mission...: "IN THE BILLIARD ROOM. SEAMEN'S MISSION. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. REAL PHOTO... melbourne Postcard, Sepia Postcard In the Billiard Room, Seamen's ...The photograph on the front of the postcard depicts a game of billiards being played in the Billiard Room of the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. The Flinders Street extension building opened for use in 1917 after relocating from Australia Wharf. The billiard pool was likely made by the Alcock company.The scene on the postcard shows the typical use of the Billiard Room at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne as well as what is presumably the original layout of the room and gives an insight into men's fashion of the time.Sepia toned postcard with photograph of a man in shirt sleeves taking a shot on the billiard table with a second man standing to the left and rear wearing a hat and watching the shot. There are two seated men to the right of the photograph. The man on the left is wearing a suit including hat, the man on the right is wearing a cap and sitting with his arms crossed. There are three pendant lights above the billiard table and bench seating in front of the window.Printed on the bottom of the front of the postcard: "IN THE BILLIARD ROOM. SEAMEN'S MISSION. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. REAL PHOTO SERIES M.826" Printer's logo on rear of postcard: "VALENTINES/REAL PHOTO SERIES POSTCARD" Printed sideways on left hand rear of postcard: "Published by the Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd/Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane" Printed in right hand corner rear of postcard: "BRANCHES/SYDNEY/LONDON/DUNDEE/DUBLIN/CAPETOWN/MONTREAL/TORONTO" postcard, windows, floorboards, valentine-and-sons-publishing-co-ltd, billiard room, pool table, billiard table, billiard cue, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, melbourne, flinders street, bench seat, pendant lighting, bentwood chairs, coat rack, valentines postcards, real series postcards, real photo series, m.826, vienna chairs -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph - Billiard Room at Camelot St Kilda interior, Camelot
... Billiard Room at Camelot St Kilda interior...Camelot home of Brooks esq Billiard Room,...Billiard room at Camelot St Kilda. Residence of Ernest... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Billiard Room at Camelot St ...Camelot home of Brooks esq Billiard Room,Drawing photograph interior laminatedBilliard room at Camelot St Kilda. Residence of Ernest Brooks Esq -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard, Rose Stereograph, The Billiard room, Mission To Seamen, Port Melbourne, Vic, c. 1937
... The Billiard room, Mission To Seamen, Port Melbourne, Vic....billiard room... melbourne Postcard The Billiard room, Mission To Seamen, Port ...Postcard of two full size billiard tables george v memorial institute, port melbourne, seamen's mission, harry norris, billiard room -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: BILLIARD ROOM AT FORTUNA
... FORTUNA COLLECTION: BILLIARD ROOM AT FORTUNA...Black and white photograph of billiard room at Fortuna... of billiard room at Fortuna. Overhead beams and skylights. Wooden ...Black and white photograph of billiard room at Fortuna. Overhead beams and skylights. Wooden balustrade in foreground. Double glass doorway in background. Arched stained glass window top of doorway.buildings, residential, fortuna villa -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Billiard Room, 14 St Leonards Avenue, St Kilda, c.1915 -16?
... Billiard Room, 14 St Leonards Avenue, St Kilda...Melbourne Suburbs St Kilda, Billiard Room, St Leonards, St... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Photograph Billiard Room, 14 St ...Three men playing billiardsblack and white photograph, unmounted, copy, poor conditionMelbourne Suburbs St Kilda, Billiard Room, St Leonards, St Kilda By the Sea Annual. P. fold out. Season 1915-16. Stamped: National Library of Australia Canberra -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, c. 1950
... billiard room...Seafarer playing snooker in the Billiard Room.... the billiard table in the Billiard Room of the Mission to Seafarers...Seafarer playing snooker in the Billiard Room ...Seafarer playing snooker in the Billiard Room.This photograph shows that the room marked "Billiard Room" in gold lettering on the door, was once used exclusively for that purpose, although no longer. Billiards was once a very popular pastime for visiting seafarers. The billiard table has long since gone and the room is now used as a karaoke and music room. There is still the option of playing pool or table tennis but these have been moved out in the main hall.Black and white photograph of a man leaning across the billiard table in the Billiard Room of the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. The man is aiming to take his shot. There are curtains covering the windows in the background and pendants lights handing down over the table. There is a couch against the rear wall of the Billiard Room.Pen on reverse of photograph: "2" enclosed in a circle.couch, curtains, pendant-lighting, billiard, billiard room, balls, pool, seamen, sailors, seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, flinders street, melbourne, billiard table, billiard cue -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Melbourne Harbour Trust, c.1963
... billiard room...large b & w photograph of people playing in the billiard... in 1961, replacing Reverend C.J. Eldridge-Doyle. billiard room ...Perry Mitchinson (left) started working at the Mission in 1961, replacing Reverend C.J. Eldridge-Doyle.large b & w photograph of people playing in the billiard room shit with a wide angle lens.stamp: Melbourne Harbor / Trust Photograph/ Negative No ..... [unnumbered]billiard room, pool table, flinders street, mission to seamen, melbourne harbour trust, chaplains, reverend perry mitchinson, scoreboard, snooker -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Melbourne Harbour Trust, 1959
... billiard room... Quarterly July-September 1959 sailors seamen pool billiard billiard ...Photograph published page 37 in the Port Melbourne Quarterly July-September 1959sailors, seamen, pool, billiard, billiard room, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, flinders street, melbourne, 1959, snooker -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whitehorse Road Mitcham c1920
... c1920 showing the Billiard Room and Tobacconist near Cr... c1920 showing the Billiard Room and Tobacconist near Cr ...Series of photographs loaned for copying by Robert Collier through Keith Rooney. Photographs have been scanned by Ted Arrowsmith at 300dpi as a 'tiff' and burnt onto a CD Rom. copies of photographs were produced from the CD Rom for inclusion in the album.Black and white photograph of Whitehorse Road, Mitcham c1920 showing the Billiard Room and Tobacconist near Cr Britannia Street.britannia street, mitcham, billiard rooms, tobacconist, whitehorse road, mitcham. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - NURSE PRINT, FRAMED, Post WW2
... at the entrance to the Billiard room pre the SMI becoming a Military... at the entrance to the Billiard room pre the SMI becoming a Military ...This print was originally hanging in the foyer at the entrance to the Billiard room pre the SMI becoming a Military Museum.A Sister of the Army Nursing Service Maple coloured timber glass front, cardboard back. Coloured print by Ivor Hele with white boarder. Female figure in sitting position in nurses uniform.with steel helmet in left hand. Under the print, “A sister of the Army Nursing service” On label under print. “In Memory of Able Seaman W Haas RAN This print along with the overhead flag display was presented to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch by Cpl J ROWELL in memory of Able seaman W.HAAS. R.A.N”. brsl, smirsl, ivor hele, nurse -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1939c
... on a corner block, facing Esplanade. A billiard room was situated... residence, set on a corner block, facing Esplanade. A billiard room ...Name changes with change of ownership, finally Bamboo Cafe, rebuilt as Bamboo Motel 1960c by Con Coucoulos.Black and white snapshot of Vize's Cafe, showing sign for Fish Grills, over veranda, large Bushell's Tea sign on wall. Building appears to be remodelled weatherboard residence, set on a corner block, facing Esplanade. A billiard room was situated behind the cafe. Lakes Entrance Victoriarestaurant, room display -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. STORES AT THE DIGGINGS, c1853
... was generally a rambling wooden structure with large stables. A billiard... stables. A billiard room or a bowling alley was often to be found ...Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. After 1853, many hotels were built on the diggings. The diggings hotel was generally a rambling wooden structure with large stables. A billiard room or a bowling alley was often to be found nearby. Markings: 42 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - SIGN, ILLUMINATED, RSL LOGO, pre 1990's
... This sign was used in the Billiard room of the Soldiers...This sign was used in the Billiard room of the Soldiers ...This sign was used in the Billiard room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo RSL. Years ago when the Billiard room had a section divided off for part of a Caretakers Residence it was placed on the internal roof of the residence. It was mainly used at RSL meetings. When the RSL Meetings moved to the B&DRSL Club Inc it was used during the day when the Museum was open. After the renovations to the Soldiers memorial in 2018 it was placed in what is now the Building & RSL History room of the BMM.Sign, timber construction box shape, illuminated faces front and rear with the RSL Logo in colour. Illumination is via a single globe."Returned Services League Australia"brsl, smirsl, sign, rsl logo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Accounts, Lacy-Partington accounts, 1933-1938
... of a billiard room. During his time in Warragul in the early 1930s, Alan... of a billiard room. During his time in Warragul in the early 1930s, Alan ...Details the payments relating to the management of a billiard room. During his time in Warragul in the early 1930s, Alan Partington and Horrie Burkett ran several billiard rooms while playing football for Warragul Football Club3 loose pages torn from account bookHandwritten accountspartington family, lacy, accounts, alan partington, horrie burkett -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Ceiling of the State Drawing Room: Government House Victoria, John T Collins, 1979
... Hall, State Ballroom, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room.... the State Hall, State Ballroom, State Dining Room and the Billiard ...Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The State Drawing Room is part of the 'State Apartments' which also includes the State Hall, State Ballroom, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room.The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the ceiling of the Drawing Room."South Yarra Government House Ceiling Drawing Room J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, john t collins, state drawing room (melbourne) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - State Ballroom: Government House Victoria, John T Collins, 1979
... Drawing Room, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room...., State Dining Room and the Billiard Room. The slide ...Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The State Ballroom is part of the 'State Apartments' which also includes the State Hall, State Drawing Room, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room.The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the throne in the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Throne J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING: THE DIGGINGS - THE DIGGERS, c1855
... ; Dancing saloon and billiard room, Ballarat, 1855...: The Digging - The Diggers. Slide reads; Dancing saloon and billiard ...Diggers & Mining: The Digging - The Diggers. Slide reads; Dancing saloon and billiard room, Ballarat, 1855. . . . and for recreation. Signs hanging on left read; Terms Cash. Boarding 2 pounds ? ? Paid in advance. There is also writing on the ceiling top left corner. Signed S.T.G. (From the original in the Mitchell Library.) Black and white slide. Markings: 46 994.LIF:6. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - AWARD OF FRENCH LEGION OF HONOUR, 21.7.1998
... on the right. .10) In the Billiard room from the left, Kevin Lockett... on the right. .10) In the Billiard room from the left, Kevin Lockett ...The photographs show the award of the French Legion of Honour to John Henry Lockett age 107 years by the French Ambassador His excellency Dominique Giraud on 21.7.1998 in the Main Hall of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Pall Mall Bendigo. There was some 100 officials and invited guests in attendance. Jack Lockett No 1194 enlisted on 24.3.1916 age 25 years 1 month in D Coy 38th BN AIF, embarked for England 20.6.1916, Hospital at sea with Influenza 25.7.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, Hospital with Gastritis 30.11.1916, rejoin unit 10.12.1916, promoted L/Cpl, 12.5.1917, promoted Cpl 23.10.1917, promoted Sgt 12.12.1917, discharged from the AIF on 20.9.1919. Jack received the following awards as well as the French legion of Honour. 80th Anniversary Armistice remembrance Medal 1999. OAM 11.6.2001, Centenary Medal 1.1.2002. Jack passed away on 25.5.2002 age 111 years 123 days. Refer Cat No 8143 & 8144 for the arrangements and program of the award re Legion of Honour.Ten colour photographs relating to the award of the French Legion of Honour. .1) The Army guard of Honour on the lawns in front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo. .2) .3) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard arrives. .4) John Henry Lockett (Jack) enters the Main Hall of the Institute. .5) The French Ambassador Dominique Giraud pins the French Legion of Honour Jack Lockett. .6) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard responds. .7) Left to right. The Ambassador Dominique Giraud, Jack Locket wearing his WW1 medals and the Legion of Honour, the Prime Minister John Howard. .8) On the right is Jacks son Kevin .................. .9) Afterwards in the Billiard room of SMI Jack is interviewed by the media, Jack's son Kevin on the right. .10) In the Billiard room from the left, Kevin Lockett, Jack Lockett, Prime Minister Howard, Ambassador Giraud.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
... , in its early days it contained a billiard room, a 20 stall livery... was built 1848-1854 , in its early days it contained a billiard room ...Seacombe House also known as The Stag was built 1848-1854 , in its early days it contained a billiard room, a 20 stall livery stable and coach house, and 44 apartments as well as the cottage, it failed to sell in 1869 due to 12 other licensed premises and lack of growth prospects.Black and white Photograph of 2 story rendered building with small corner balcony large group of males and females posed in front, pine tree to the left with rear of carhotel, stag, seacombe, workers, stag inn, seacombe house, sackville street, cox street, stag hotel -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
... as a billiard room and finally as the Penguin Cafe. Mrs Smith... as a billiard room and finally as the Penguin Cafe. Mrs Smith ...Built as a home for Mrs Jessie Smith - it was later used as a billiard room and finally as the Penguin Cafe. Mrs Smith was a member of the 'Small' Family of San Remo. She was the only Estate Agent in Cowes until 1954. Mrs Smith was in her late nineties when she died in 1977.The Penguin Cafe was built as a home for Mrs Jessie Smith. It was situated in Thompson Avenue on the east side near Chapel Street and the Phillip Island Bakery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, penguin cafe, cowes -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, "The Landing of the ANZAC's 25 April 1915"
... inside the Billiard Room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute pre... inside the Billiard Room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute pre ...This item was originally hanging over the double doors inside the Billiard Room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute pre being a Museum in 1998. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was placed on the other side of the double doors in the foyer. It is not clear when this item came to the SMI but it was many years prior to SMI becoming a museum.Very large framed black and white print of a painting of " The Landing of the Anzacs, 25th April, 1915" from original by Charles Dixon R.I 1915. Title - Presented to White Hills Reading Room by Vernon Rymer ESQ, November 14th, 1921. Frame - heavy timber, dark brown stain with gold painted inner edge, glass front. Mount - Off white cardboardBelow print/painting - Block printing - title of painting " THE LANDING OF THE ANZACs 25 April 1915 , Presented to White Hills Reading Room by Vernon Rymer ESQ" brsl, smirsl -
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Photograph - Photograph, Black + White, c1903
... it with the swimming pool. She converted Sargood’s billiard room... it with the swimming pool. She converted Sargood’s billiard room ...This photograph informs the viewer of the grand ballroom at Rippon Lea homestead in Elsternwick in the late 1800s. One of 33 rooms in this mansion, built for Fredrick Sargood in 1868, the ballroom stood where the swimming pool is currently located. Louisa Jones’ (nee Nathan) love of the 1930s Hollywood style prompted her to demolish the old ballroom and replace it with the swimming pool. She converted Sargood’s billiard room into a ballroom during the late 1930s. Large black and white photograph (now sepia with age) in a ' landscape format' mounted on cardboard. The room featured in the image has an arched dome-shaped roof, a floor adorned with rugs, a vast and heavily ornate space and approximately 12 wicker chairs in the foreground.Written on verso of mount: 'Ballroom & organ at Rippon Lea' Stamped onto front left bottom corner of photograph: 'Johnstone & O'Shannessy/ & Co./ Propy. Ltd/ Collins St. Melb.' rippon lea, 1890s, ballroom, architecture, decorative arts, sargood family -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Digital photograph, series, 2019
... hall and old Billiard room of the Mission to Seafarers Victoria... hall and old Billiard room of the Mission to Seafarers Victoria ...Long awaited building renovations in 2019 commenced with the replacement and upgrade of the 102 year old floorboards in the main hall and old Billiard room of the Mission to Seafarers Victoria. Some stumping replaced and repaired in places. Many older seafarers especially recall the regular dances hosted by chaperoned local young women and members of the Ladies Harbour lights Guild that commenced in the 1930s and carried on through to the 1960s. (see also significance statement)These photographs are another historical record. As a listed Building of Heritage significance the Mission to Seafarers commenced in consultation with heritage advice as per Burra Charter, the first phase of renovations to the century old building complex at 717 Flinders St which is still providing services and facilities to seafarers as per the original purpose and design. The club room or main hall was the sight of many performances, slide shows, film screenings, and events to entertain or raise funds for the Mission. Series of photographs depicting the new floor boards in the main hall, Flying Angel Club after renovation winter 2019 and before recarpetingbuilding renovations, flying angel club -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, post 21.7.1998
... . This photo was taken in the Billiard room of the Soldiers Memorial.... This photo was taken in the Billiard room of the Soldiers Memorial ...Photo L to R/ John Howard Prime Minister of Australia shaking hands with John Henry Lockett, in the background is Mr Bruce Reid MHR and behind Jack is Kevin Lockett Jacks son. This photo was taken in the Billiard room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo on 21 7.1998 when Jack was presented with the French Legion of Honour by the French Ambassador Dominique Giraud. Refer Cat No's 8143, 8144 & 8145.10PFramed photograph of Jack Lockett Aged 107 with the Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard. Photograph: colour photograph of 2 persons shaking hands with 2 persons in background. Frame: timber with brushed gold coloured paint glass front. Mount: mid-grey colour cardboard. Label plate: gold colour metal bottom centre. Back of frame: Handwriting red ink.Label plate: engraved print. "PRESENTED BY THE / PMC AND MEMBERS/ VICTORIA BARRACKS SERGEANTS MESS" smi, smirsl, photograph, lockett -
Bendigo Military Museum
Domestic object - CLOCK, WALL, PENDULUM, Prescott & Dawe Bendigo, possibly pre war
... the "Billiard Room" of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo... in what was called the "Billiard Room" of the Soldiers Memorial ...This clock was placed originally in what was called the "Billiard Room" of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. There is no apparent connection to the RSL or Military service of F. Prescott. Frederick Napoli Prescott was a prominent Bendigo Optician and Jeweller at the corner of Mitchell and Hargreaves Street Bendigo. He was later in partnership with Mr C.M. Dawe trading as Prescott & Dawe. Mr Prescott died in 1913. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 this clock was placed in what is now called the "Building and RSL History Room"Pendulum wall clock timber frame with door on front, door has glass inset, each side has a glass inset, clock numbered 1 - 12, wind up key is inside, a small silver plaque is on the bottom front face.On clock face, "Prescott & Dawe". On plaque, " Presented by Mrs F Prescott in memory of F Prescott"brsl, smirsl, domestic -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Seat
... in the the games room which was built in 1925. '(Fig 43. Four bench seats... this example on the front verandah are in the Billiard Room ...Appears to be a Victorian Railways platform seat dated possibly from 1925 onwards when Victorian Railways assumed management of the Chalet. 4 other slatted bench seats are sited in the the games room which was built in 1925. '(Fig 43. Four bench seats like this example on the front verandah are in the Billiard Room. they resemble furnishings used by the Victorian Railways.' ( Pg56. Historica Cultural Heritage Project. Mount Buffalo Chalet Collection. Prepared for Parks victoria, 2011) Listed in Appendix A. Draft Inventory of significant Collection Items. (Pg 162 Historica.)Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection ItemsLong green painted wooden seat. Made of slats with four leg supports (some are metal) at regular intervals. Slightly curved back. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION, BILLIARDS CHAMPION 1951
... the Billiard room. This was a source of income for the Bendigo Branch... Institute in what was called the Billiard room. This was a source ...The medallion is a 1951 Commemorative being 100 years of Government and discovery of gold in Victoria. The winner K.M. Mcleod is believed to be Kenneth Meadowbank McCleod. He enlisted initially in 1915 but was discharged medically unfit in 1916, re enlisted in 1917 No 3840 and served in the 4th LH Regt, discharged from the AIF on 6.12.1919. Refer Cat No 1805P. There were two Billiard Tables in the Soldiers Memorial Institute in what was called the Billiard room. This was a source of income for the Bendigo Branch for some 70 years. One table was sold in 1967 as usage had declined and the last one was sold in 1994..1) Medallion circular bronze, front depicts 2 gold miners, oround outside is text, centre is engraved with details of who was presented with the item. Rear has a depiction of a horse carrying a man and a woman which depicts "Equality & Justice is Freedom" .2) Container for the medallion, rectangular shape brown colour, front has in gold a Coat of Arms with "Victoria" under. inside lid is a cream silk lining with the makers details in gold, medallion is set in red velvet. lid is hinged in brass with a brass closing catch.On face of Medallion, "Centenary of Government of Victoria 1851 - 1951". Centre of Medallion, "Awarded to K.M. McLeod Bendigo RSL Centenary Billiards Champion"brsl, smirsl, medallion, billiards -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Trophy, buffalo horns, "Buffalo Cow Horns"
... , and have since been transferred to the Billiard Room. Information... transferred to the Billiard Room. Information printed in gold ...Appears to be Original to the Chalet.) 'These have been at the Chalet from at least 1937, when they were photographed at the head of the Dining Room above the mantlepeice (fig 10). They were still there in 1950 as testified by another photograph of the dining room ( Fig11). By 2002, they had been moved to the main Lounge where they were displayed above the north mantelpeice, and have since been transferred to the Billiard Room. Information printed in gold on the buffalo mount states that the horns are from Northern Territory and were presented (date not stated) by Mr T.N. Sayle of Whitfield, a town in the King Valley near Mt Buffalo.' (Pg 57. Historica ) Listed in . Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items. A.1. Furnishings - Billiard Room. (Pg 162. Historica) Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Items.Appendix A.3. Other Objects - ornamental items. (Pg 165. historica Buffalo horns mounted on a wooden plaque with an inscription."BUFFALO COW HORNS / 9ft from tip to tip. Weight 20 lbs / from NORTHERN TERRITORY / presented by / Mr T.N. SAYLE / Whitfield Victoria." -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Basil Watson, March 2015
... in Australia Watson commenced building his own plane in the billiard... commenced building his own plane in the billiard room at his parents ...This book gives details on the life and work of Basil Watson (1893-1917), a pioneer aviator in Australia. From 1914 to 1916 he worked in England for the Sopwith Aviation Company, receiving training in the workshops and becoming a test pilot. Back in Australia Watson commenced building his own plane in the billiard room at his parents’ home in Brighton, Victoria. He flew this plane to Bendigo, Warrnambool, Hamilton, Camperdown, Casterton and Mount Gambier and carried the first official airmail to these places. He also gave exhibitions of aerial flying stunts at these towns. He died when he crashed into the sea near Point Cook in March 1917.This book is of some importance to Warrnambool as it tells the story of Basil Watson who was the first person to fly to Warrnambool in January 1917. On this occasion he performed aerial stunts in front of a large crowd at the Warrnambool Racecourse and brought three letters to the Mayor of Warrnambool, thus being the bearer of the first aerial post to this city. The book includes several photographs and posters of Watson’s time in Warrnambool. The Warrnambool and District Historical Society has several mementos of Watson’s flight, including one of his original letters and the seat This is a paper back book with a plastic-laminated cover. There are 61 pages with diagrams, photographs, illustrations, advertisements, posters and newspaper cuttings. The cover is mainly grey and white in colour with printed material in a red insert and two photographs superimposed over the background.Front cover: Basil Watson – Pioneer Aviator- Carole Winter Back cover: Printed material (summary of book’s contents) PenFolk Publishing, Blackburn, March 2015 ISBN 978 1 875894 95 6 basil watson, warrnambool and aviation pioneer