Brian Chapman Memorial (Tray) Donor: Irene Chapman (his wife) Deed of Gift: No The trophy was originally known as the Commodores’ Trophy, won by the yacht Acrospire in 1933. The trophy was no longer used when in 2004/05 it was re-engraved and became known as the Brian Chapman Memorial Trophy for Combined Division Season IRC handicap aggregate. First Winner: Under Capricorn, P. Bedlington 2004/05 brian chapman, commodores trophy, combined division, irc

The horseshoes in this purpose-built display case were made by Thomas Alfred Chapman in 1906-1907. T.A. Chapman operated a blacksmith’s shop in Mortlake Rd, Purnim. He made this horseshoe case especially for the Australian Exhibition of 1907 that was promoted by the Australian Natives Association (ANA). It was the 3rd Exhibition of Australian Manufacturers and Products and was held in the Exhibition Building in Melbourne. Reference is made to the horseshoe case in the Exhibition’s Souvenir Catalogue of 1907 on page 85, under the heading “In the Machinery Section the following exhibits are also shown … “CHAPMAN, T.A. , Woolsthorpe, via Warrnambool, Case of Horseshoes.” Some interesting information can be gained from one of the invoices from Thomas Chapman’s business, dated July 1 1953. The invoice has the printed letterhead “Chapmans Bushfield Shoeing Forge” and shows emblems of a bridled draught horse on the left and a collection of horseshoes, tools and implements on the right. It includes the services he offered; “Wheelwrights, Horseshoers and General Blacksmiths, Repairs of all kinds executed”. The invoice also announces “Charges Moderate, Interest Charged on all Overdue Accounts.” The work charged on that invoice was “Make 2 hinges and hooks for gate ..” at a cost of Six Pound 10 Shillings. The display case of horseshoes changed hands several times, going from its maker Thomas Chapman to his mother then various other members of his family. The case was also displayed at the Lee Family’s butcher shop at 188 Liebig St Warrnambool, and in the Purnim Hotel during the Warrnambool May Races. In the late 1950’s the horseshoe case went to Thomas’s son, Brian. Brian “Snacks” Chapman was a third generation farrier. Thomas had taught him the work of blacksmithing then Brian worked his apprenticeship at Flemington Racecourse to become a Master Farrier. He returned to Warrnambool and worked in his trade throughout his life. He operated his blacksmith shop at the Warrnambool Racecourse Grounds. In the 1970’s and 1980’s he did work for many Warrnambool horse trainers - he was a big fan of local racing. Brian later operated his blacksmith’s at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, where his customers would bring their horses to be shod. The 1860’s bellows that Brian used as blacksmith at Flagstaff Hill had once belonged to the Warrnambool Racecourse. Brian was also involved in some of the Village’s promotional photographs, videos and even a movie film taken on site, including a Toohey’s beer advertisement. Brian Chapman had the horseshoe case in his possession until the end of July 2017. Brian and his siblings, Doolan and Dinny, then decided to donate the case to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village where Brian had conducted his blacksmith trade for 15 years. Brian had a love for horses and trained a few during his life; the best known horse was “Lord Toy Boy” who won four jumping races. He spoke of one of his horses as “glistening in the dark” when he was in top condition. Brian passed away in August 2017. The horseshoe case is significant as an example of trades in the early 20th century in Western Victoria, Australia. It is also significant as an example of horseshoes from the early 20th century. The horseshoe display case is also significant for its association with the Australian Exhibition of 1907, showcasing Australian produce and manufacturing to the world. The horseshoe display case is locally significant for its association with local families, essential businesses and community events. Display case of homemade horseshoes. Wooden case with glass front containing 16 horse shoes grouped in sets, each set with a label: Made 1906-1907 for Australian Exhibition of 1907 by Thomas Alfred Chapman of Warrnambool. The case contains (a) complete chrome set each of Trotting Shoes, Hunting Shoes and Racing Plates, and (b) one pair of Hind Polo Shoes and one pair of Front Aluminium Shoes. The wooden frame has gold lettering on each side proclaiming “Australian Natives Association, T.A. Chapman, horse shoer, Warrnambool” and is topped by a painted Australian coat of arms. Gold lettering on frame, in the order of top/bottom/ left/right “AUSTRALIAN.NATIVES.ASSOCIATION / T.A. 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This 1860's double-action bellows is a typical form of blacksmith's bellows. The end is forge-fitted with an iron nozzle or tube, called a tuyere or tue iron, which concentrates the air to fan the fire or furnace. Tuyeres were traditionally made of cow horn. The double-action of this bellows moves air both in and out of the bellows in the one movement of the long handle. The bellows were manufactured by John C. Onions of Birmingham, England, between 1862 and 1875. The stamp with the text, Gold Medal 1862, is on the bellows and was also used on the business’ advertising was added to the business advertised using a gold medal. In 1875 the company was registered and began using the name John C. Onions Limited. This bellows came from the Warrnambool Race Course where it was once used by Brian Chapman (1931-2017, Master Farrier, in the 1970s and 1980s, but it is uncertain how long the bellows had been there. The bellows was then donated to Flagstaff Hill, where Brian again used it when he operated his blacksmith's shop there. A sign “Brian the Blacksmith” above the bellows recognises Brian’s voluntary contribution to Flagstaff Hill. His initials BC have been formed horseshoes that he had forged. In 2019, the bellows is still being used by Flagstaff Hill’s blacksmith. JOHN C. ONIONS, bellows manufacturer John Collingwood Onions (1841-1904) was the son of John Collingwood Onions (1809-1862), bellows maker, and his wife Martha. They lived in Yardley, Birmingham, England. The younger John Collingwood Onions He married Helen in 1867 and they named one of their children John Collingwood Onions (1868-1913). John Collingwood Onions (born 1841) was well known as a Birmingham manufacturer of patented bellows and other forge-related equipment, including portable forges, anvils, vices and tue irons. He made bellows for anchorsmiths, blacksmiths, founders and others and operated as a wholesaler and retailer for both the local and export markets . In 1871 the business had eight employees. The full name of the founder of the business was John Collingwood Onions. The firm was established in 1650 and successive sons for generations were named John Collingwood Onions and continued to run the business. The company exported many of their items to the British colonies. In 1845 John Collingwood Onions was listed as a smith's bellows maker in 62-64 Bradford St, Smithfield, Birmingham. An 1848 advertisement adds that the company held the patent for single and double-action circular and oval bellows. In 1863 the company registered a patent on portable forges. An 1862 advertisement points out that John C Onions was a “Bellows manufacturer and contractor to Her Majesty’s Honourable Board of Ordinance” and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of the French [Napoleon Bonaparte]”. The advertisement includes a portrait sketch of the Emperor Napoleon III, and an Imperial Autograph Letter dated May 23, 1854, from Napoleon, Palace of the Tulleries to Mr J C Onions of Bradford Street, Birmingham… “I accept with pleasure the product of your industry, the which the perfection of workmanship, no less than the rarity of the material, gives a particular value; and I feel much the graceful attention you have shown in presenting it to me. Receive, Sir, with my thanks, and as a slight mark of my satisfaction, the Gold Medal, with my Portrait thereon, which accompanies this letter.” John C. Onions Limited became a registered company in 1875. In 1876 the advertisements included that the company were smiths for hearths and tools in general and showed a row of six medallions including one with “Napoleon III, Emperor” and his portrait, and another “ _ _ _ 1862 MEDAL”. Their advertising motto was “For Excellence of Quality”. In 1877 the business had offices in 20 Colemore Row. Then in 1885 the company merged with William Allday and Sons to become Allday and Onions. These 1860's bellows were once used at the Warrnambool Racecourse and represent a trade used in the annual racing event that continues today.Bellows; a large, oval double-action smith’s bellows, manually operated, in working condition. The paddles of wood that form the top, middle sections and base of the bellows have flexible leather pieces attached firmly between them, forming airtight double lungs. Cut-outs in the panels allow the bellows to fill with, and empty out, air. The smith pumps the bellows by pulling down and releasing a long handle, controlling the quantity and force of the air. The blasts of air are forced through the metal nozzle or tuyere at the end of the bellows and into the forge’s fire. This bellows was used by local blacksmiths at the Warrnambool Race Course. Inscriptions are impressed in the wood on the upper paddle or board of the bellows. There are three circular stamps containing text (mostly illegible). John C Onion of Birmingham, England, manufactured the bellows circa 1862-1875. Text impressed in the wooden upper paddle of the bellows has been assumed to read “JOHN C. ONIONS, PATENTEES & MANUFACTURERS, BIRMINGHAM””?” “EXTRA” “AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE OF QUALITY”, made from the following readable text :- “JOHN C ONIONS“ “PATENT - - - & MAN - - - - - - - - -“, “BIR - - - - HAM“, “ _ ERA - - - - “- XTRA-“, “- - - - - - - FOR EXCELL-“ “OF - - - - ITY” Text in the stamp “ - - ECE - - “, “ - - - - - / 1862 / MEDAL”, “- ITY” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, john collingwood onions, john c onions, allday and onions, birmingham bellows manufacturer, bellows, smith’s bellows, blacksmith’s forge fan, 19th century bellows, double-action bellows, double-acting bellows, double lung bellows, double chamber bellows, bellows nozzle, bellows tuyere, blacksmith tools, blacksmith trade, blacksmith craft, blacksmith equipment, forging equipment, blacksmith technique, john c onions patented double-action bellows, brian chapman, warrnambool race course

Descendants of James and Susan Chapman at a 'reunion' in Greensborough 7th April 2012. Back row (l-r) Peter Blackbourn; Brian Poulter; Peter Chapman; Steve Whatmough; Karen Hough. Front row (l-r) Joanne Blackbourn; Helen Davies (descendant of George Chapman), Val Wilson, Denise Anderson; Shannyn Hough.Digital copy of colour photograph.chapman family

Headstones from the Guildford Cemetery. Headstones found in the cemetery include: ALFORD Phyllis Edith ANDERSON Phyllis Mary BARASSI Guiseppi, Jemima, Ann Conolly, Carlo Guiseppi, Carlo Guiseppi BAUD Catherine Edith BIRD Axel Jackson BISHOP George F, Elizabeth Futtrel BLACKMORE Lindsay Horace, Thelma Phyllis BLIGHT Edith Ann BLINKHORN Billinge, Amy Clark BOOTH Lyn BOURKE Gordon, Margaret BRANDON Janet Annie BYATT Elizabeth CANEVASCINI Vincenzo CARTER David, Ruth Vida CARTER Frank Noel CARTER Peggy Dawn CARTER Ruth, Strutten CASLEY George Alfred CERCHI Brian Maxwell CHAPMAN Stephen Henry James COX James, Sarah DARROCH Jennifer Anne DARROCH Robert Henry, Madge Annie DAVIES Marlene Kaye DAVIS Mark Richard DELL John, Anna DELMENICO Charles David, Robina May DELMENICO Giuseppe, Margaret DELMENICO Ivy May DELMENICO Jack, Adeline Marie DELMENICO Morris Charles DELMENICO Morris Vivian, Christina DELMENICO Pasqual Levio, Mary Ann DELMENICO Victor Guildford, Daisy Evelyn DELMENICO Victor M, Catherine DELMENICO Angelina (Quadri) DERRETT Edith Ellen DERRETT John William DOWNEY C L DOWNEY John Neville ELLIS Louisa, James, Emily, Edith Mary EMMETT Elsie Victoria, Robert Gordon ENVALL Paul Persson EVANS William George EVANS Florence Jane, William George EVANS John Herbert EWIN George Alton Cedric EWIN - MARTIN Marjorie Patricia FARRELL Lawrence John FLEMING James FOLETTI James Desmond FOLETTI John, Beatrice Emily FOLETTI Joseph, Susan Juliet FOLETTI Nell FOLETTI Virginia, John Alfred FOUND Joyce Lily FOUND Laurence Charles FRANZI Ann, Guiseppi Angelo FRANZI Clifford J, Ivy I FRANZI Marjorie, Harcourt F FRANZI Norman Charles FRANZI Sydney Gladstone, Augustus Lewis FRANZI Walter Edward, Amelia Selina FRANZI Giuseppi, Mary Ann Geeves, Edgar Alberto GALLICIOTTI G D GIBSON Frank D, Irene E GILL Charles Clifford GILL Gordon E, Alma M GILL Henry J E, Jane GLEN Douglas William GLEN Heather Lynette GLEN Winifred, Robert Alexander GLEN Robert Maxwell Stuart GLEN Ronald William GREENING Alfred James, Joyce HARDING Albert HARRIS Baby daughter of Raymond and Gail HARRIS Raymond John Wright HARRIS F D, Olwen Jennett HASSELL Marian HILL Daniel, Ada Maude HILL Isobel Mary, Daniel HILL Louisa Elizabeth, Emilie Jane, Robert, Sarah Jane HILL Frederick T HOLLAND Derek Patrick HOLLAND Anthony HOWLETT Walter , Zillah May HUNTER Bruce Andrew INGRAM Florence Ada KAY Gordon F, Beatrice KELLY Margaret KIDMAN Ann, John William KIDMAN George W, Mary Ann, Charlotte, Thomas KIDMAN Mary Jane, George J, George, Robert KIMPTON Violante O, Albert KINGSLEY Elizabeth KIRKPATRICK Colin McKay KIRKPATRICK Cyril E KIRKPATRICK Israel, Maria KIRKPATRICK Roy D KIRKPATRICK William H, Margaret LEE Annie Isobel (Vosti) LEONI Amy, Celestino LEONI Rosa LOMAS Robert A MANNING Roger Fielding MARSH Anthony Joseph MARTIN Sarah Jane, Wilfred MARTINOJA Filippo, Antonio, Domenica MARTINOJA Margaret McDONALD Ronald, Doris Annie McELHINNEY David G, Charles Galbraith McELHINNEY David Lewis, Mary Dorothy McELHINNEY Emily McGARRIGLE William L McKENDRY James Henry McQUEEN Charles, Olive May MEANEY Albert John, Emma Tomsey MEGEE Kay Leonore MEIN Alma Joan MEIN Ethel Muriel MEIN Eva, Norman D MEIN Florence MEIN Leonard Alvin, Hilda Margaret MEIN Wilfred Gordon MINHINNICK James Henry, Kathleen Dorothy Rose MOLLOY Matilda Seraphina, Richard, Matilda Winifred NICHOLLS G D, William NORTH Henry NORTH Henry, Margaret, Susannah OAKFORD W OLIVER PALLOTT Ernest Hiram PASSALAQUA Albert John, Louisa Emily PASSALAQUA Frederick, Prospero, Mary Ann PASSALAQUA John Antonio PASSALAQUA Laurie, Joyce PASSALAQUA Peter Francis PASSALAQUA Ronald Francis PASSALAQUA Virginia PASSALAQUA Zoe Victoria PASSALAQUA Frank PEDLER Horace Roy, Thelma PERRY Betty May (Simms), Alan Graham PIETSCH Allan William PIETSCH Florence Annie PINCINI Venanzia (formerly Bonetti, Leoni) POOLE Harry, Beryl Lyell POWELL Mary J, John PROWSE William Hubert PYWELL Albert James RALPH George RANKIN Percy, Harriet RASMUSSEN Eileen RAY Arthur Thomas REECE Ernest, Katie ROBERTS David, Lily ROBERTS Hannah Vernon ROBINS Davina B J RUSCONI Jane, John, Carlo, Carlo, William SCOTT Marietta SEWART Isaac, Margaret SHEEN Kenneth, Louisa SIMMONDS Lance Kurt, Rachael Pamela SIMMS Leslie T, Veronica Victoria SIMMS Margaret Jane, Harold Norman SIMMS Thomas, Louisa Emily SMARK Michael Joseph SMITH Annie Ethel SMITH Leslie Victor SOUTHWOOD William, Emily Thorpe STEVENS Clarence David, Ida STEVENS Daphne Jean, Arthur STEVENS Herbert Charles STEVENS Isobel, George STEVENS John, Fanny, Sarah STEVENS Leslie, Elaine STEVENS Mary K, Samuel STEVENS Mavis Ina, Roy Clifford STEVENS Roland Oswald STEVENS Samuel STEWART Charles, Catherine, Philip STEWART Francis, Ann STEWART Francis, Delfina STEWART Francis, Mary STEWART James A, Alice STEWART Leslie William STEWART Mary Madalene STEWART William STEWART William D, Gladys Irene STREETER Margaret Eugenie STREETER W G STURGESS Alan Robert STURGESS Albert John TAYLOR T R THOMAS Lily Ann THOMPSON Edwin James THOMSON - EWIN Kimley THORNHILL Peter Charles THRUSSELL R J - wooden cross TIRINANZI Pasqual TITHER Arthur, Mary Elizabeth TOGNI Angelina May, Massimo TOGNI Mary Caroline, Antonio Battista TRACEY Jacquiline Carol TRANTER Phyllis Elsie, Benjamin Alfred TREVENA George Robert TRUDGEON Eric, Vera May TULLO George TULLO John, Catherine TULLO John, Isabella TYZACK Dorothy Edith, Thomas William Paul TYZACK Harold Gordon, Louisa Caroline TYZACK Helen Adele UDEN Dorothy UNKNOWN Ron UNWIN Edward J, Edward G T VACA Milan, Margaret Mary VERLIN Elizabeth, James VOSTI Antonio Domenico, Victoria Kate VOSTI Brian Joseph VOSTI Giovanni Antonio VOSTI Joseph Charles, Ivy Elizabeth VOSTI William Francis VOSTI Antonio Domenico VOSTI Lucinda Margaret (Keating) WALKER David, William WATSON Mary Ascot (Vosti) WERNER George William WESTBROOK Dawn Frances, Eric Ernest WHARTON Richard, Jane WHARTON Thomas, Mary WHIDBOURNE Joyce Eileen WILLOUGHBY Trevor John WOOD Caroline V, E May WOOD Edwin David, Edna Letitia WOOD Edwin, Madeline WRIGHT Margaret, Annie Jane WRIGHT Reuben, Jessie, Elijah, Olive WYLIE William Abecrombie ZEPNICK Dennyvosti, delmenico, martonoja, sellars, guidlford, guildford cemetery

July 2010 annual luncheon of 25 Year Member Association of Yacht Squadron, organised by Past Commodore, Harry Leggett. Old used Squadron Burgee signed by many present including longest serving member at time, Bill O'Day (1939) and Bert Ferris (1943). Also signed by Commodore of the day Stuart Tait and several past Commodores. Image record of this event on hand and also of 2009 luncheon. Similar signed burgee on hand of Committee January 1998.Unique for signatures of attendees at event.Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron burgee in fabric of size flown above club house and with tail frayed away from use. Triangular flag red background with white cross set vertically. Seven pointed star set in top left quadrant. Crown in centre. Signed by members attending the 2010 25 Year members luncheon. Dated 2.7.2001 but actually 2010.The burgee is marked 25 year-member-association and signed by numerous people. "Bill-O'Day, Graham-Burton, Leslie-Norton, Michael-Morse, Janice-Kesterton, Jim-Holroyd, Lynette Holroyd, Ian-Ewing, Margaret-Ewing, A.W.-Ross, David-Allen, Ted-Montford, Brian-McDermott, Alan-Saunders, Ivor-Forsyth-Grant, John-Hooper, Ken-Simpson, Heather-Simpson, Russell-Nathan, Andrew-Kopp, Steve-Morrison, Stephen-Hawes, Harry-Russell, Leo-Perini, Ross-Morton, Ken-Dowdney, Nolene-Muller-Crosier, Harry-Leggett, Harry-Leggett, Murray-McCutcheon, Frances-Robertson, Jeff-mad-dog-Crozier, Dennis-Livingston, Stuart-Tait, Stephen-Aggro-Collis, Les Clough, Ross-Flood, Monica-Nurminen, Douglas-Faram, Michael-Sutton, Bill-Maude, Peter-Chapman, Mel-Mollison".flag royal melbourne yacht squadron, burgee squadron, royal melbourne yacht squadron bugree, 25 year member association, bill o day, graham burton, leslie norton, michael morse, janice kesterton, jim holroyd, lynette, holroyd, ian ewing, margaret ewing, a w ross, david allen, ted montford, brian mcdermott, alan saunders, ivor forsyth grant, john hooper, ken simpson, heather simpson, russell nathan, andrew kopp, steve morrison, stephen hawes, harry russell, leo perini, ross morton, ken dowdney, nolene muller crosier, harry leggett, murray mccutcheon, frances robertson, jeff mad dog crozier, dennis livingston, stuart tait, stephen aggro collis, les, clough, ross flood, monica nurminen, douglas faram, michael sutton, bill maude, peter chapman, mel mollison

Daniel Walker was a lecturer in Chemistry at the Ballarat School of MinesFoolscap printed pages of an agreement between the Ballarat School of Mines and staffmembers. It includes subject to be taught and wage.ballarat school of mines, daniel walker, andrew anderson, frederick martell, chemistry, harold herbert, john campbell, j. clelend, m. krick, stephen austin, scott barber, young, robert eddy, clifford garrard, frederick foster, bertram whitington, henry hall, albert steane, john brittain, emil gutheil, arthur lilburne, thomas barber, s. gilchrist, david edgar, g.e. howard, v. gilchrist, john barber, john chapman, walter collyer, victor coppens, reginald cutter, brian duncan, w.h. fleay, frederick martell, thomas gordon