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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionCostume - Divers suit - Siebe Gorman-Davis type 6 suit, SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD, c. 1950
... Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. ...Siebe Gorman-Davis type on stud....Front: Siebe Gorman-Davis type 6 (on stud). Back: (no inscriptions)...SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD...Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. ...Port of Portland collection. Dive suit purchased in 1952 by the Portland Harbour Trust for the purposes of constructions and demolitions of timber and steel structures at the Port. |leant to Frank Ziegler, Dive shop.| Exhibited -|Suit worn to the ball at Sea-Bath on 13 September 1997 and wrist torn. The suit was manufactured by British company, Siebe, Gorman and Company Limited which traded until 1998. The Siebe Gorman (diving apparatus) company has traded as: A. Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd (1905-1998). The company was established as Siebe & Gorman in 1870 at the address of 5 Denmark Street, Soho. Siebe & Gorman traded at this address until 1876 at which time they moved to larger premises at Westminster Bridge Road in Lambeth. In 1881 the company changed the name to Siebe Gorman & Co. In 1905 the company was reformed as Siebe Gorman & Co Limited by the Vickers Family.This diving suit helmet was used during the construction of Portland Harbour. It is also an example of the equipment used by pearl divers in Australian waters before the development of the wet-suit, mask, fins and self contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA).Front: Siebe Gorman-Davis type 6 (on stud). Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives, diving, sving suit, port of portland, portland harbour trust, frank ziegler, portland -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyDocument (item) - Research document, Judith Vimpani, Gorman Family of Acheron, 2019
... Gorman Family of Acheron...A document outlining the history of the Gorman Family from Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. ...A document outlining the history of the Gorman Family from Acheron. ...A document outlining the history of the Gorman Family from Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. ...A document outlining the history of the Gorman Family from Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. The eldest son married William Lawlor's (Buxton) eldest daughter.A document outlining the history of the Gorman Family from Acheron. acheron, buxton, victoria, australia, gorman family, john hall gorman, mary gorman, mary wood -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageMachine - Diving Compressor, Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd, 1880-1890
... Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. ...A single cylinder divers' pump by Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd, London, eccentric hand cranked in brass, brass-mounted mahogany case with instructions to the underside of the lid, brass-covered pressure gauge and air outlet, brass maker's plaque to the front, water inlet and outlet to the rear, green-painted lifting rings. ...Plate on the back 'WATER SUPPLY" "WATER OVERFLOW" "WATER DRAIN-IN" Pressure gauge dial "BOURDON'S PRESSURE GAUGE" STEBE GORMAN & CO. LONDON", "LBS PRESSURE" "FEET OF SALT WATER" Plate on the front " PATENT, Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd Submarine Engineers" below emblem (Lion, Crown, Horse)...Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd...Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. ...This compressor was part of the E.G. Ward Collection. It is connected to the diving suit and boots, also in our collection. Siebe Gorman & Company Ltd was a British company that developed diving equipment and breathing equipment and worked on commercial diving and marine salvage projects. The company advertised itself as 'Submarine Engineers'. It was founded by Augustus Siebe, a German-born British engineer chiefly known for his contributions to diving equipment. Siebe Gorman traded as an engineering firm for over 180 years, from 1819 to 1999. The early success of the business was due to its founder, the Prussian immigrant Christian 'Augustus' Siebe (1788-1872). For business reasons, he applied for and was granted British citizenship in 1856. He was a gifted engineer who was able to translate theoretical problems into practical, working products. During the industrial Victorian period, the business traded as 'A. Siebe's at 145 High Street, Holborn, London, but in 1828, new premises were acquired at 5 Denmark Street, Soho. The family firm produced a wide range of manufactured goods, including paper-making machinery, measuring machinery, water-pumps, refrigeration equipment and diving apparatus. Augustus Siebe specialised in submarine engineering early on, and the company gained a reputation for the manufacture of safe, reliable diving apparatus. Augustus Siebe is best remembered for the development and manufacture of the ‘closed’ Diving Dress based on the ideas of Charles and John Deane, George Edwards and Charles Pasley. Apart from some small modifications to valves and diver communications, the basic 12 bolt ‘closed’ diving dress remained relatively unchanged after the 1870s. Later company successes were also based on innovation, with new products that could be successfully developed and manufactured to high standards. This was largely attributed to the inventive nature, foresight, engineering and entrepreneurial skills of Robert Henry Davis (1870-1965). In 1882, RH Davis joined the company of 'Siebe & Gorman' as a young 11-year-old office boy, and he was to remain with the company until he died in 1965. Augustus Siebe retired in 1869 and handed over the company to a new partnership of Henry H. Siebe (1830-1885) and William A. O'Gorman (1834-1904). The new firm traded as 'Siebe & Gorman' (1870-1879) from premises in and around Mason Street, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London. The two partners soon recognised the potential of R.H. Davis, and in 1894, aged 24, he became General Manager of Siebe & Gorman. Davis increasingly ran the company until the surviving partner (W.A. Gorman) died in 1904. The firm was disposed of to the Vickers (armaments) family, and a new company, Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd. (1905-1998) was formed. Under the chairmanship of Albert Vickers, R.H. Davis was kept on as Managing Director, and the company forged ahead. However, after WW1, the Great Depression caused manufacturing output and share prices to slump. In 1924, Robert Davis made a deal with the Vickers Board and acquired control of the company through majority shares. Under his leadership, the Siebe Gorman Company flourished, and in time, four of his sons also joined the firm. The company gained a worldwide reputation for the manufacture of diving apparatus, decompression and observation chambers, and safety breathing apparatus of all types for use on the land, in the air and under the sea (including mine rescue, tunnelling, aircraft, diving, submarine escape and in other hazardous environments). Close research and development links with the MOD (especially the Admiralty), also provided a lucrative outlet for the company's products. In 1932, Robert Davis was knighted by King George V, principally for his invention of the ‘Davis Submerged Escape Apparatus’ (D.S.E.A.). Siebe Gorman essentially remained a family firm from the beginning (under A Siebe) until it became a public company for the first time in 1952. However, following WW2, British manufacturing stagnated through stifled investment and post-war austerity, and there was little innovation. Siebe Gorman's fortunes began to decline as an ageing Sir Robert Davis failed to invest or change the company's business and management practices. In 1959, Siebe Gorman was acquired by the “Fairy Group” and the ailing Sir Robert was made Life President. Consequently, nothing changed, and the slow decline continued until Sir Robert's death in March 1965. Around 1960, Siebe Gorman acquired the diving apparatus manufacturer C E Heinke, and for a brief period, it manufactured some diving equipment under the combined name of Siebe Heinke. Around 1964, Mr E. 'Barry' Stephens was appointed as the new Managing Director to modernise Siebe Gorman. Changes were made, including a move to a new factory in Wales in 1975. The new company concentrated on firefighting breathing apparatus and escape equipment, and the move coincided with the loss of many of the older, traditional craft skills. Between 1985 and 1998, Siebe expanded through acquisitions, and several other companies were acquired. The Siebe Gorman (diving apparatus) company has therefore traded as A. Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd (1905-1998).The diving compressor, along with associated equipment in the Flagstaff Hill collection, represents a highly significant snapshot of marine history. These items are particularly important in understanding the evolution of diving equipment, with a special focus on their use in salvage operations before and throughout the Second World War. Manufactured by a company renowned for its inventions, development, and innovation in marine engineering, the equipment demonstrates the progression of technology in deep-sea diving. Early helmets and related items produced by this company remain highly sought after by collectors worldwide, highlighting their historical and technological value. The presence of these items within the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum allows for a unique insight into the working conditions and methods employed by divers. It also illustrates the considerable dangers they faced while performing such essential and hazardous work, underscoring the critical role played by these professionals in maritime history.A single cylinder divers' pump by Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd, London, eccentric hand cranked in brass, brass-mounted mahogany case with instructions to the underside of the lid, brass-covered pressure gauge and air outlet, brass maker's plaque to the front, water inlet and outlet to the rear, green-painted lifting rings. Machinery has some blue-painted areas on the metal. This compressor is part of the E.G. Ward Collection.Plate on the back 'WATER SUPPLY" "WATER OVERFLOW" "WATER DRAIN-IN" Pressure gauge dial "BOURDON'S PRESSURE GAUGE" STEBE GORMAN & CO. LONDON", "LBS PRESSURE" "FEET OF SALT WATER" Plate on the front " PATENT, Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd Submarine Engineers" below emblem (Lion, Crown, Horse)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, maritime-museum, diving compressor, london, siebe gorman & co ltd, marine technology, life saving, deep sea diving, maritime museum, maritime village, manine history, maritime history, marine engineers, marine diving, deep-sea diving, e g ward, vintage diving compressor, e. g. ward, e.g. ward, edward ward, ted ward -
Linton and District Historical Society IncEmployment Agreement, Employment Agreement, Timothy Gorman and Shire of Grenville, 1907, 30.9.1907
... Employment Agreement, Timothy Gorman and Shire of Grenville, 1907...Timothy Gorman of Linton, was appointed dog inspector for the west riding of the Shire of Grenville on September 30th 1907....Agreement made between Timothy Gorman and the Shire of Grenville....Agreement made between Timothy Gorman and the Shire of Grenville. Employment Agreement, Timothy Gorman and Shire of Grenville, 1907 Employment Agreement ...Timothy Gorman of Linton, was appointed dog inspector for the west riding of the Shire of Grenville on September 30th 1907.Foolscap size, handwritten agreement with red wax seal dated September 30th, 1907. Agreement made between Timothy Gorman and the Shire of Grenville.shire of grenville, timothy gorman, employment contracts, dog inspector -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Peter Stapleton, Mag Gorman and Helen Bonning (nee Fletcher), at Linton 1990
... Peter Stapleton, Mag Gorman and Helen Bonning (nee Fletcher), at Linton 1990...The photograph was taken outside Mag Gorman's house in Carngham Road, Linton. An inscription on another very similar photograph gives the date 1990....Inscription on reverse: "Peter Stapleton / Mag Gorman / Helen Bonning nee Fletcher"....Peter Stapleton Mag Gorman Helen Bonning nee Fletcher Inscription on reverse: "Peter Stapleton / Mag Gorman / Helen Bonning nee Fletcher". ...The photograph was taken outside Mag Gorman's house in Carngham Road, Linton. An inscription on another very similar photograph gives the date 1990.Colour photograph of three people in outdoors in early evening, one at least is feeling the Linton cold!Inscription on reverse: "Peter Stapleton / Mag Gorman / Helen Bonning nee Fletcher".peter stapleton, mag gorman, helen bonning nee fletcher -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageTool - Torch, 1935-1960
... ...gorman...(For additional historic company information on Siebe & Gorman see notes section this document.)..."Siebe Gorman and Co Ltd, Makers, London." Has "A.P.4458" inscribed on front above glass...Siebe Gorman and Co Ltd....Tool Torch Siebe Gorman and Co Ltd. ...Diver's Submarine Electric Torches were first developed to give illumination for close examination work. They have to be self-contained, the older ones are powered by an accumulator type battery which could be recharged. Some models were fitted with a switch to turn the light off saving on the battery power. The lens is of a convex type and magnifies the light. Sometimes there was a protective grill across the glass or prongs to protect the glass from an impact. When fully charged the battery would last about seven hours. Torches are made from non-ferrous metal so as not to corrode in their watery environment. Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd has been producing hand-held, battery-powered, submarine electric torches for divers and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) since the 1920s. In 1961, the famous diving manufacturer C.E. Heinke merged with Siebe Gorman, and for a short while, torches were made with the combined 'Siebe Heinke' inscription. However, this linked inscription was later dropped, with a return to the Siebe Gorman name tag. Date of manufacture for these torches can be determined by their Admiralty Pattern (AP) number that was used to identify a particular item and were for naval stores use. Before NATO stock coding became more widely used, earlier MOD torches often have a simple four-digit group of AP numbers such as AP4456 or AP4458. In 1975 Siebe Gorman moved from their Neptune Works at Chessington in Surrey to a new location at Cwmbran in Wales and by this time their manufacture of diving equipment had declined. (For additional historic company information on Siebe & Gorman see notes section this document.)The item is significant as it gives us a snapshot into marine history and the development of diving equipment generally, especially that used for salvage operations before and during WW2. The company that made the torch Siebe Gorman was a leading inventor, developer and innovator of marine equipment with its early developments in helmets, compressors and other diving equipment. Items that are today eagerly sought after for maritime collections around the world. The items that have been donated to the Flagstaff Hill collection give us an insight as to how divers operated and the dangers they faced doing a very necessary and dangerous job.Diver's Torch brass with heavy glass screw on piece with four lugs attached contact spring inside. Leather hand strap missing."Siebe Gorman and Co Ltd, Makers, London." Has "A.P.4458" inscribed on front above glassflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, siebe, gorman, diver's torch, torch, diver, diving accessories -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFunctional object - Diving Suit, boots and weight, Early-to-mid 20th century
... Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. ...Royal Navy Admiralty Pattern 6 bolt No 3 light Siebe Gorman light diving helmet circa 1960, used by the Royal Navy before and after World War 2. ..."Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd Marine Engineers London. Patent" with "E G Ward" on front and back plate. ...Siebe Gorman and Co Ltd....Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. ...This diving suit with helmet, boots and weight is part of the E. G.Ward collection, along with the diving compressor and a photograph of a diver in this equipment. Siebe Gorman & Company Ltd was a British company that developed diving equipment and breathing equipment and worked on commercial diving and marine salvage projects. The company advertised itself as 'Submarine Engineers'. It was founded by Augustus Siebe, a German-born British engineer chiefly known for his contributions to diving equipment. Siebe Gorman traded as an engineering firm for over 180 years from 1819 to 1999. The early success of the business was due to its founder, the Prussian immigrant Christian 'Augustus' Siebe (1788-1872). For business reasons, he applied for and was granted British citizenship in 1856. He was a gifted engineer who was able to translate theoretical problems into practical, working products. During the industrial Victorian period, the business traded as 'A. Siebe' at 145 High Street Holborn London, but in 1828 new premises were acquired at 5 Denmark Street, Soho. The family firm produced a wide range of manufactured goods including paper-making machinery, measuring machinery, water pumps, refrigeration equipment and diving apparatus. Augustus Siebe specialised in submarine engineering early on and the company gained a reputation for the manufacture of safe, reliable diving apparatus. Augustus Siebe is best remembered for the development and manufacture of the ‘closed’ Diving Dress based on the ideas of Charles and John Deane, George Edwards and Charles Pasley. Apart from some small modifications to valves and diver communications, the basic 12-bolt ‘closed’ diving dress remained relatively unchanged after the 1870s. Later company successes were also based on innovation, with new products that could be successfully developed and manufactured to high standards. This was largely attributed to the inventive nature, foresight, engineering and entrepreneurial skills of Robert Henry Davis (1870-1965). In 1882, RH Davis joined the company of 'Siebe & Gorman' as a young 11-year-old office boy and he was to remain with the company until he died in 1965. Augustus Siebe retired in 1869 and handed over the company to a new partnership of Henry H. Siebe (1830-1885) and William A. O'Gorman (1834-1904). The new firm traded as 'Siebe & Gorman' (1870-1879) from premises in and around Mason Street, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London. The two partners soon recognised the potential of R.H. Davis and in 1894, aged 24, he became General Manager of Siebe & Gorman. Davis increasingly ran the company until the surviving partner (W.A. Gorman) died in 1904. The firm was disposed of to the Vickers (armaments) family and a new company 'Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd.' (1905-1998) was formed. Under the chairmanship of Albert Vickers, R.H. Davis was kept on as Managing Director, and the company forged ahead. However, after WW1, the Great Depression caused manufacturing output and share prices to slump. In 1924 Robert Davis made a deal with the Vickers Board and acquired control of the company through majority shares. Under his leadership, the Siebe Gorman Company flourished and within time, four of his sons also joined the firm. The company gained a worldwide reputation for the manufacture of diving apparatus, decompression and observation chambers, and safety breathing apparatus of all types for use on the land, in the air and under the sea (including mine rescue, tunnelling, aircraft, diving, submarine escape and in other hazardous environments). Close research and development links with the MOD (especially the Admiralty), also provided a lucrative outlet for the company products. In 1932, Robert Davis was knighted by King George V, principally for his invention of the ‘Davis Submerged Escape Apparatus’ (D.S.E.A.). Siebe Gorman essentially remained a family firm from the beginning (under A.Siebe) until it became a public company for the first time in 1952. However, following WW2, British manufacturing stagnated through stifled investment and post-war austerity, and there was little innovation. Siebe Gorman fortunes began to decline as an ageing Sir Robert Davis failed to invest, or change the company business and management practices. In 1959, Siebe Gorman was acquired by the “Fairy Group” and the ailing Sir Robert was made Life President. Consequently, nothing changed and the slow decline continued until Sir Robert's death in March 1965. Around 1960, Siebe Gorman acquired the diving apparatus manufacturer C E Heinke, and for a brief period, it manufactured some diving equipment under the combined name of Siebe Heinke. Around 1964, Mr E. 'Barry' Stephens was appointed as the new Managing Director to modernise Siebe Gorman. Changes were made, including a move to a new factory in Wales in 1975. The new company concentrated on fire-fighting breathing apparatus and escape equipment, and the move coincided with the loss of many of the older, traditional craft skills. Between 1985 and 1998, Siebe expanded through acquisitions, and several other companies were acquired. The Siebe Gorman (diving apparatus) company has therefore traded as A. Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd (1905-1998).The diving suit, helmet, boots, and weights, along with associated equipment in the Flagstaff Hill collection, represent a highly significant snapshot of marine history. These items are particularly important in understanding the evolution of diving equipment, with a special focus on their use in salvage operations before and throughout the Second World War. Manufactured by a company renowned for its inventions, development, and innovation in marine engineering, the equipment demonstrates the progression of technology in deep-sea diving. Early helmets and related items produced by this company remain highly sought after by collectors worldwide, highlighting their historical and technological value. The presence of these items within the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum allows for a unique insight into the working conditions and methods employed by divers. It also illustrates the considerable dangers they faced while performing such essential and hazardous work, underscoring the critical role played by these professionals in maritime history.Diving suit including helmet, boots and a weight. Diving suit is made of canvas with knitted cuffs. The helmet is metal. The boots have a thick sole and thick leather upper that is held on with leather straps and buckles. The toe of the boot is heavy metal. The weight is worn next to the trunk of the diver and it has an inscription to mark the front. It is worn with straps and buckles holding it in place. Royal Navy Admiralty Pattern 6 bolt No 3 light Siebe Gorman light diving helmet circa 1960, used by the Royal Navy before and after World War 2. This equipment is part of the E. G. Ward Collection."Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd Marine Engineers London. Patent" with "E G Ward" on front and back plate. On weight "FRONT"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, diving suit, siebe gorman and co ltd., siebe gorman and co ltd marine engineers london, marine engineers, diving helmet, diving boots, diving weight, marine diving, maritimemuseum, maritime village, maritime history, marine technology, life saving, deep sea diving, maritime museum, siebe gorman and co ltd., siebe gorman and co ltd, london, deep-sea diving, e. g. ward, e g ward, e.g. ward, edward ward, ted ward -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Neil & Gorman Families Wedding Studio Photo c 1946
... Neil & Gorman Families Wedding Studio Photo c 1946....Malcom Neil & Doris Gorman, Wedding Group. Malcolm "Max" Charles Neil married Doris "Tuppy" Joan Gorman, on 25 May 1946 at Church of England Stawell. ...Sepia photo copy of wedding party - Gorman - Neil c 1946. Photo of 3 couples formally dressed. ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Malcom Neil & Doris Gorman, Wedding Group. Malcolm "Max" Charles Neil married Doris "Tuppy" Joan Gorman, on 25 May 1946 at Church of England Stawell. ...Malcom Neil & Doris Gorman, Wedding Group. Malcolm "Max" Charles Neil married Doris "Tuppy" Joan Gorman, on 25 May 1946 at Church of England Stawell. People in the wedding group photo - George Henry Gorman on the left with Edna Kindred, in the center Malcolm "Max" Charles Neil with Doris "Tuppy" Joan Gorman, on the right Marjorie Elizabeth Gorman, with Ken Neil.Sepia photo copy of wedding party - Gorman - Neil c 1946. Photo of 3 couples formally dressed. The males are in black suits and females in long white dresses. Brides maids are carry large bouquets similar to the bride who has a horse shoe for luck in her bouquet. The bride has a long trail and veil attached to her wedding dress. stawell -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Diver's intercom, n.d
... Siebe Gorman divers intercom amplifier and central panel. ...Front: Siebe Gorman Co Ltd/ makers/ London...Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd, London...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Port of Portland Collection Front: Siebe Gorman Co Ltd/ makers/ London Siebe Gorman divers intercom amplifier and central panel. ...Port of Portland CollectionSiebe Gorman divers intercom amplifier and central panel. Black steel case chrome bronze fittings to attach cables. Power cord with clips, battery operated. Instrument panel covered with stell lid. Carrying handle on rear.Front: Siebe Gorman Co Ltd/ makers/ London -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionHeadwear - Diver's Helmet, 1930-1960
... Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd diver's helmet with fitting harness. ...Front: Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd / Submarine Engineers, London (PATENT) 18714 (front window)...SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Port of Portland Collection - Exhibited Front: Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd / Submarine Engineers, London (PATENT) 18714 (front window) Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd diver's helmet with fitting harness. ...Port of Portland Collection - ExhibitedFront: Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd / Submarine Engineers, London (PATENT) 18714 (front window) -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mrs. Timothy Gorman and her Daughter Margaret (Mag) Gorman
... Mrs. Timothy Gorman and her Daughter Margaret (Mag) Gorman...Mary Teresa Gorman (née Scolari) and daughter Margaret Teresa Gorman (Mag Gorman) at their home on Carngham Rd (Snake Valley Rd) Linton....Mary Teresa Gorman (née Scolari) and daughter Margaret Teresa Gorman (Mag Gorman) at their home on Carngham Rd (Snake Valley Rd) Linton. ...Mary Teresa Gorman (née Scolari) and daughter Margaret Teresa Gorman (Mag Gorman) at their home on Carngham Rd (Snake Valley Rd) Linton.Black and white copy of original photograph of two ladies standing in an open gate. Both wearing dark dresses and frowns, with their arms crossed. A house is in the background.mary teresa gorman (née scolari), margaret teresa gorman, carngham rd linton, mag gorman -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Land Title, Eugene Gorman & Harry Jackman, 2/07/1929
... Eugene Gorman & Harry Jackman...gorman...Certificate of Title in the names of Eugene Gorman and Harry Jackman issued 2 July 1929. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne gorman eugene jackman harry city and suburban investments ltd. turner emily commercial bank of australia ltd elizabeth clarice lynch john thomas commonwealth trading bank of australia holden hotels pty ltd carlton and united breweries ltd land sales Certificate of Title in the names of Eugene Gorman and Harry Jackman issued 2 July 1929. ...Certificate of Title in the names of Eugene Gorman and Harry Jackman issued 2 July 1929. Located in Whitehorse Road, Blackburn and transferred to Carlton and United Breweries Limited 4 October 1968.gorman, eugene, jackman, harry, city and suburban investments ltd., turner, emily, commercial bank of australia ltd, elizabeth clarice, lynch, john thomas, commonwealth trading bank of australia, holden hotels pty ltd, carlton and united breweries ltd, land sales -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Diving compressor and helmet, 1944
... Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. ...On rear "WATER SUPPLY" On front 'PATENT" " Logo: Images (Lion, Crown, Horse, Shield within an oval) "SIEBE, GORMAN & Co. Ltd. SUBMARINE ENGINEERS, LONDON....Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd...Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. ...Siebe Gorman & Company Ltd was a British company that developed diving equipment and breathing equipment and worked on commercial diving and marine salvage projects. The company advertised itself as 'Submarine Engineers'. It was founded by Augustus Siebe, a German-born British engineer chiefly known for his contributions to diving equipment. Siebe Gorman traded as an engineering firm for over 180 years from 1819 to 1999. The early success of the business was due to its founder, the Prussian immigrant Christian 'Augustus' Siebe (1788-1872). For business reasons, he applied for and was granted British citizenship in 1856. He was a gifted engineer who was able to translate theoretical problems into practical, working products. During the industrial Victorian period, the business traded as 'A. Siebe' at 145 High Street Holborn London, but in 1828 new premises were acquired at 5 Denmark Street, Soho. The family firm produced a wide range of manufactured goods including paper-making machinery, measuring machinery, water pumps, refrigeration equipment, and diving apparatus. Augustus Siebe specialised in submarine engineering early on and the company gained a reputation for the manufacture of safe, reliable diving apparatus. Augustus Siebe is best remembered for the development and manufacture of the ‘closed’ Diving Dress based on the ideas of Charles and John Deane, George Edwards, and Charles Pasley. Apart from some small modifications to valves and diver communications, the basic 12 bolt ‘closed’ diving dress remained relatively unchanged after the 1870s. Later company successes were also based on innovation, with new products that could be successfully developed and manufactured to high standards. This was largely attributed to the inventive nature, foresight, engineering, and entrepreneurial skills of Robert Henry Davis (1870-1965). In 1882, RH Davis joined the company of 'Siebe & Gorman' as a young 11-year-old office boy and he was to remain with the company until he died in 1965. Augustus Siebe retired in 1869 and handed over the company to a new partnership of Henry H. Siebe (1830-1885) and William A. O'Gorman (1834-1904). The new firm traded as 'Siebe & Gorman' (1870-1879) from premises in and around Mason Street, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London. The two partners soon recognised the potential of R.H. Davis and in 1894, aged 24, he became General Manager of Siebe & Gorman. Davis increasingly ran the company until the surviving partner (W.A. Gorman) died in 1904. The firm was disposed of to the Vickers (armaments) family and a new company 'Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd.' (1905-1998) was formed. Under the chairmanship of Albert Vickers, R.H. Davis was kept on as Managing Director, and the company forged ahead. However, after WW1, the Great Depression caused manufacturing output and share prices to slump. In 1924 Robert Davis made a deal with the Vickers Board and acquired control of the company through majority shares. Under his leadership, the Siebe Gorman Company flourished and within time, four of his sons also joined the firm. The company gained a worldwide reputation for the manufacture of diving apparatus, decompression and observation chambers, and safety breathing apparatus of all types for use on the land, in the air, and under the sea (including mine rescue, tunneling, aircraft, diving, submarine escape and in other hazardous environments). Close research and development links with the MOD (especially the Admiralty), also provided a lucrative outlet for the company products. In 1932, Robert Davis was knighted by King George V, principally for his invention of the ‘Davis Submerged Escape Apparatus’ (D.S.E.A.). Siebe Gorman essentially remained a family firm from the beginning (under A.Siebe) until it became a public company for the first time in 1952. However, following WW2, British manufacturing stagnated through stifled investment and post-war austerity, and there was little innovation. Siebe Gorman's fortunes began to decline as an aging Sir Robert Davis failed to invest, or change the company's business and management practices. In 1959, Siebe Gorman was acquired by the “Fairy Group” and the ailing Sir Robert was made Life President. Consequently, nothing changed and the slow decline continued until Sir Robert's death in March 1965. Around 1960, Siebe Gorman acquired the diving apparatus manufacturer C E Heinke, and for a brief period, it manufactured some diving equipment under the combined name of Siebe Heinke. Around 1964, Mr E. 'Barry' Stephens was appointed as the new Managing Director to modernise Siebe Gorman. Changes were made, including a move to a new factory in Wales in 1975. The new company concentrated on fire-fighting breathing apparatus and escape equipment, and the move coincided with the loss of many of the older, traditional craft skills. Between 1985 and 1998, Siebe expanded through acquisitions, and several other companies were acquired. The Siebe Gorman (diving apparatus) company has therefore traded as A. Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd (1905-1998). (For information regards the diving helmet & Frank King see Notes Section at the end of this document)The items are very significant as a snapshot into marine history and the development of diving equipment generally especially that used for salvage operations before and during WW2. The company that made the equipment was a leading inventor,developer and innovator of marine equipment with its early helmets and other items eagerly sought after today for collections around the world. The items in the Flagstaff Hill collection give us an insight as to how divers operated and the dangers they faced doing a very necessary and dangerous job. Frank Kings' diving helmet and compressor (communication pipe stored separately). Compressor is hand cranked. US Navy diving helmet, Mark V. Two maker's plates attached. Made in 1944.On rear "WATER SUPPLY" On front 'PATENT" " Logo: Images (Lion, Crown, Horse, Shield within an oval) "SIEBE, GORMAN & Co. Ltd. SUBMARINE ENGINEERS, LONDON.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, great ocean road, us navy diving helmet, commonwealth government salvage, diving helmet, marine salvage, frank king, diver, siebe. gorman & co ltd, submarine equipment, diving equipment, communication under water, hand cranked, diving compressor -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Richards and Co, Ballarat, Lily Gorman, afterwards Lily Severino
... Lily Gorman, afterwards Lily Severino..."Sincerely yours Lily E Gorman"....Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Lily Gorman Lily Severino "Sincerely yours Lily E Gorman". ...Black and white photograph of a lady wearing fur coat with flowers centre of collar, long skirt and hat, standing with arms by her sides."Sincerely yours Lily E Gorman".lily gorman, lily severino -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Annie Megee, Mrs. Barr and Mag Gorman
... Annie Megee, Mrs. Barr and Mag Gorman.../ Mrs Barr / Mag Gorman"....Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Annie Megee Mrs Barr Mag Gorman "Mrs Jack Magee ? / Mrs Barr / Mag Gorman". ...Small black and white image of three women sitting on a seat in an outdoor area."Mrs Jack Magee ? / Mrs Barr / Mag Gorman".annie megee, mrs barr, mag gorman -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Richards and Co. Ballarat, Lily Severino, nee Gorman
... Lily Severino, nee Gorman..."With love and best wishes from Lily E Gorman. Mrs Severino"...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Lily Gorman Lily Severino "With love and best wishes from Lily E Gorman. ...Black and white portrait of a young woman wearing blouse with brooch at throat, hair drawn to back of head."With love and best wishes from Lily E Gorman. Mrs Severino"lily gorman, lily severino -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Lily Eileen and Margaret Teresa Gorman, 1923
... Lily Eileen and Margaret Teresa Gorman, 1923...Margaret Teresa (Mag) Gorman, 1904-1997, was a daughter of Timothy Gorman and his wife Mary (née Scolari). ...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Margaret Teresa (Mag) Gorman, 1904-1997, was a daughter of Timothy Gorman and his wife Mary (née Scolari). ...Margaret Teresa (Mag) Gorman, 1904-1997, was a daughter of Timothy Gorman and his wife Mary (née Scolari). She was a noted card player and enjoyed fine crochet work. She never married, instead devoting much of her life to looking after her mother. Mag's sister Lily Eileen Gorman was born in 1896 and died in 1975, age 79.Black and white copy of original photograph, which shows two young women dressed in coats and hats sitting on an outdoor bench. A garden enclosed by chicken wire is behind them. This photograph was taken at the Melbourne Zoo, 18th November 1923.mag gorman (margaret teresa gorman), lily eileen gorman -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageKnife
... ...gorman...The blade is imprinted Siebe Gorman & Co ...The blade is imprinted "Siebe Gorman & Co"...The blade is imprinted Siebe Gorman & Co Knife ...Diver's Knife, rare first class ca. 1900 (wooden handle) Siebe Gorman diving knife, two edge blade, and a push-in brass scabbard. The leather carrying strap is missing. The blade is imprinted Siebe Gorman & Co The blade is imprinted "Siebe Gorman & Co"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, diver's knive, knife, siebe, gorman -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Peter Stapleton and Mag Gorman, 1956
... Peter Stapleton and Mag Gorman, 1956...Copy of black and white photograph of Peter Stapleton and Mag Gorman cycling over the railway line on the Glenelg Hwy in Linton near Fraser St. ...Linton and District Historical Society Inc 69 Sussex Street Linton 3360 goldfields Peter Stapleton Mag Gorman Copy of black and white photograph of Peter Stapleton and Mag Gorman cycling over the railway line on the Glenelg Hwy in Linton near Fraser St. ...Copy of black and white photograph of Peter Stapleton and Mag Gorman cycling over the railway line on the Glenelg Hwy in Linton near Fraser St. Houses and shedding in the background. Original photo taken in 1956, copy made in 2014.peter stapleton, mag gorman -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncTool - Sieba Gordon Gas Mask - North East Water Authority, Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd, c1960
... NERWA then became known as North East Water. Siebe Gorman was a British manufacturer of industrial respirators that served the mining industry, the chemical industry, and the agricultural industry from 1938 until the 1980s. ...Siebe Gorman "Puretha" Type C Kit with Vista Vision Facepiece. ... Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd...Sieba Gordon Gas Mask - North East Water Authority Tool Sieba Gordon Gas Mask - North East Water Authority Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd ...This mask set is part of the North East Region Water Authority collection in the Wodonga Historical Society. Wodonga's drinking water and wastewater operations were originally managed by the Wodonga Waterworks Trust, which was established in 1897, after Wodonga became a separate shire in 1876. In 1923 a Wodonga Waterworks Trust referendum to provide funding for new infrastructure to supply more water of better quality to Wodonga was passed. This included building the Wodonga Water Tower and it was completed in 1924. It supplied water to Wodonga until 1959, when it was drained and decommissioned after the No 1 Basin on Huon Hill was completed in 1958. In 1983 the Wodonga Waterworks Trust and the Wodonga Sewerage Authority became part of the Wodonga Council. And by 1989 a filtration plant at Huon Hill was completed, which provided filtered water of improved quality to Wodonga, in accordance with the World Health Organisation’s guidelines. In 1994 the Kiewa Murray Region Water Authority took over the Wodonga Council’s water and wastewater operations, and then in 1999 the Kiewa Murray Region Water Authority combined with the Ovens Region Water Authority and became the North East Region Water Authority or NERWA. NERWA then became known as North East Water. Siebe Gorman was a British manufacturer of industrial respirators that served the mining industry, the chemical industry, and the agricultural industry from 1938 until the 1980s. The "Puretha" line refers to the canister included, which was designed to tackle industrial hazards.Siebe Gorman "Puretha" Type C Kit with Vista Vision Facepiece. The facepiece consists of a formed plastic lens held on by a white retaining ring that stretches around the rubber facepiece and is connected by two thumbscrew lugs. The exhale assembly is covered by a steel mesh.The hose is a standard industrial hose. The canister is attached by a khaki webbing material. An instruction sheet is included. The kit is a small leather case with two front latches. Safety instructions and chemical information on canister label. On label: EVERYTHING FOR SAFETY EVERYWHERE Date filled 28 DEC 1961 NO. 675 north east region water authority, gas mask, respirator, sieba gordon -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Diving Suit, n.d
... One knee patch separated from suit placed inside neck. Gorman tyre 12 stud...SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD...One knee patch separated from suit placed inside neck. Gorman tyre 12 stud Functional object Diving Suit SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD ...Australian 12 stud Robertson diver's suit, circa 1946. Fabric (cotton) and rubber. One knee patch separated from suit placed inside neck. Gorman tyre 12 studdiving suit, marine, maritime, harbour deep sea -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Diving Suit, n.d
... Siebe Gorman six stud tyre diver's suit - fabric, (cotton) and vulcanised rubber, only one arm extended. ...SIEBE GORMAN...Functional object Diving Suit SIEBE GORMAN ...Port of Portland collectionSiebe Gorman six stud tyre diver's suit - fabric, (cotton) and vulcanised rubber, only one arm extended. Circa mid 20th century. 2 knee patches have separated from suit - placed inside neck.port of portland, marine, maritime, diving, sport -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
... A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann Gorman of 'Hillside' in Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. ...A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann Gorman of 'Hillside' in Acheron....A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann Gorman of 'Hillside' in Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. ...A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann Gorman of 'Hillside' in Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. The eldest son married William Lawlor's (Buxton) eldest daughter.A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann Gorman of 'Hillside' in Acheron.acheron, buxton, victoria, australia, gorman family, john hall gorman, john james gorman, photograph, mary ann lawlor, mary ann gorman -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
... A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann and John James Gorman of 'Hillside' at Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. ...A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann and John James Gorman of 'Hillside' at Acheron....A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann and John James Gorman of 'Hillside' at Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. ...A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann and John James Gorman of 'Hillside' at Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. The eldest son married William Lawlor's (Buxton) eldest daughter.A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann and John James Gorman of 'Hillside' at Acheron.acheron, buxton, victoria, australia, gorman family, john hall gorman, john james gorman, photograph, mary ann lawlor, mary ann gorman -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Diver's Weight, SIEBE GORMAN & CO lTD lONDON, n.d
... SIEBE GORMAN & CO lTD lONDON...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road From the Port of Portland Authority dibing Port of Portland maritime marine Lead breast weight (circular) with bronze fitting and lifting rope. SIEBE GORMAN & CO lTD lONDON Functional object Diver's Weight ...From the Port of Portland AuthorityLead breast weight (circular) with bronze fitting and lifting rope.dibing, port of portland, maritime, marine -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, June Epstein, No Music By Request: A Portrait of the Gorman Family, 1980
... No Music By Request: A Portrait of the Gorman Family...Robin Boyd Foundation 290 Walsh Street South Yarra melbourne Walsh St library Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket No Music By Request: A Portrait of the Gorman Family Book June Epstein Collins ...Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketwalsh st library -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Portraits of 20 persons from the A N A in one frame with Mr George Gorman 1914
... Portraits of 20 persons from the A N A in one frame with Mr George Gorman 1914 ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Group of Portraits A.N.A. 1914 Framed Stawell Portraits of 20 persons from the A N A in one frame with Mr George Gorman 1914 Photograph ...Group of Portraits A.N.A. 1914 Framedstawell -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Timothy Gorman
... Timothy Gorman...His hair is slicked back and he also has a fine moustache. Timothy Gorman Photograph ...Black and white copy of original portrait of a man wearing a vest and jacket with a light coloured shirt and tie. His hair is slicked back and he also has a fine moustache.timothy gorman -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionEquipment - Divers Helmut, n.d
... Siebe Gorman & Co Divers Helmet with fitting harness. ...Front: SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD SUBMARINE ENGINEERS LONDON...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Port of Portland Collection Front: SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD SUBMARINE ENGINEERS LONDON Siebe Gorman & Co Divers Helmet with fitting harness. ...Port of Portland CollectionSiebe Gorman & Co Divers Helmet with fitting harness. Part of a six stud patent admiralty diving dress. Bronze and brass, glass viewing ports.Front: SIEBE GORMAN & CO LTD SUBMARINE ENGINEERS LONDON -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
... A copy of a black and white photograph of John James Gorman and his father-in-law William Lawlor. ...A copy of a black and white photograph of John James Gorman and his father-in-law William Lawlor....A copy of a black and white photograph of John James Gorman and his father-in-law William Lawlor. acheron buxton victoria australia gorman family john hall gorman mary gorman mary wood john james gorman photograph A copy of a black and white photograph of John James Gorman and his father-in-law William Lawlor. ...A copy of a black and white photograph of John James Gorman and his father-in-law William Lawlor. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. The eldest son married William Lawlor's (Buxton) eldest daughter.A copy of a black and white photograph of John James Gorman and his father-in-law William Lawlor.acheron, buxton, victoria, australia, gorman family, john hall gorman, mary gorman, mary wood, john james gorman, photograph
