Joseph Harrison, born York UK 1810, convict sentenced seven years hard labour Van Diaeman's Land - Tasmania. Ticket of Leave August 1837. Arrived Williams Town (Port Phillip). 1840 worked as waterman. Married Margaret Barrett, relocated to Kilmore. Travelled to Bendigo Creek January 1853. By July 1853 had threatened to kill wife and eldest son William. Charged with attempted murder. He died 29 September 1854. Newspaper article from The Bendigo Monthly September 2020 Page 12, Includes copies of photographs and other newspaper articles within the story. Story of Joseph Harrison, convict on goldfields. Other place names and persons mentioned in article - Williams Town (Port Phillip), Kilmore, Bendigo Creek Sandhurst), Back Creek; William Harrison, Margaret Barrett, Matthew Welsh, Peter Parram, Anne Hayes, Sergeant James Simmonds, Police Magistrate Lachlan McLachlan, Ellen Robinson (nee Langam), Tasmasine Harrison, John Duggan (Corky Jack).

Index, p.476.non-fictionThe aim of this book is to provide students with a wide-ranging survey of the key issues in strategic studies, and to provide an introduction to the main ideas and themes in the field. The book contains six sections which seek to discover generalisations about the nature of modern strategy, and case studies, which attempt to ground the study of strategy in the realities of modernmilitary science, international relations

A fascinating comparison of two very different congressional heavyweights. Anyone attempting to come to grips with the complex relationship between American politics and the Vietnam War must read this book.vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, united states - politics and government - 1963-1969

This book on Vietnam is unique. For the first time we are given the information on how and why we fought as we did, It will undoubtedly rank as one of the very best.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, united states - history - 1961-1975

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The ship model of the Joseph Conrad represents the craft of ship model making, which has been enjoyed by many people over the years. Although the model is made from modern materials, it shows the elements of a sailing ship of a bygone era. About the sailing ship JOSEPH CONRAD: - The vessel Joseph Conrad began as the Danish iron-hulled sailing ship Georg Stage, launched in 1882. It was used as a training ship for Danish sailors. In 1905, while docked in Copenhagen, the ship was rammed by a larger ship, and 22 boys were killed while sleeping in the hull. The ship was later raised and on guard during World War I. Alan Villiers was an Australian author of seafaring books as well as a sailor. He bought the wooden sailing ship George Stage and renamed it Joseph Conrad in honour of the renowned Polish-born maritime author and once the captain of the barque Otago. In 1934 Villers sailed the ship on a two-year voyage around the world. In 1936, it was sold to an American, who later donated it for use again as a training ship. After World War II the ship was no longer used, and in 1947 it was transferred to the Mystic Seaport Museum for training use again as well as an exhibit. JOSEPH CONRAD (1857-1927): - Joseph Conrad was Polish-born and became a British subject in 1886. He was a renowned marine fiction writer and also, for a short time, a mariner and Captain. As a boy of 13 years old, Joseph Conrad desired to be a sailor. At 19, he joined the British merchant marines, working in several roles. He eventually qualified as a captain but only served in this role once, from 1888-89, when he commanded the barque Otago sailing from Sydney to Mauritius. In 1889 he also began writing his first novel, Almayer’s Folly. He retired from life as a mariner in 1894, aged 36. Conrad’s visits to Australia from 1878 to 1982, and his affection for Australia, were later commemorated by a plaque in Circular Quay, Sydney. Conrad continued as an author. It is said that many of the characters in his books were inspired by his maritime experiences and the people he had met. By the end of his life, he had completed many stories and essays, and 19 novels, plus one incomplete novel titled ‘Suspense’ that was finished and published posthumously. Shortly before he passed away, in 1924, Conrad was offered a Knighthood by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald for his work but declined the offer. The ship model represents the design of sailing ships built in the 1880s and can be used as a reference in understanding the construction of the ships of the Victorian era. The model is important for its connection to the vessel Joseph Conrad which was used as a training ship for seafarers, and even now is used to teach maritime skills, as well as an exhibit, in the maritime museum, Mystic Seaport. The model's name is significant for its association of its name with the famed early 20th-century maritime author, Joseph Conrad.Ship model; A three-masted sailing ship named the Joseph Conrad, with cabins on deck, lifeboats, a ladder on the side and a figurehead on the bow. The hull is black at the top and red below. The ship's name is painted on both sides of the bow. JOSEPH CONRADflagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, joseph conrad, captain joseph conrad, maritime author, marine author, nautical author, sailor, seafarer, ship model, two-masted ship, iron hull, sailing ship, georg stage, 1882 ship, danish ship, training ship, boys killed, alan villiers, ship joseph conrad, mystic seaport, museum ship, otago

Born 1823 West Indies, commenced ministry 1847, died 1890 in Rookwood, NSW. Joseph Horner Fletcher (1823-1890), Wesleyan minister, was born at St Vincent, Windward Islands, the eldest son of Rev. Joseph Fletcher, Wesleyan missionary, and his wife Mary, née Horner. In 1830-37 he attended a Methodist school in Kingswood, England, and then his uncle's school in Bath. He entered business but in July 1842 became a local preacher. He was accepted for the Wesleyan ministry in 1845 and after training at Richmond College, Surrey, he married Kate Green in December 1848. He was sent to Auckland, New Zealand, where he became the founding principal of Wesley College. In 1856 poor health obliged him to take up circuit work in Auckland and New Plymouth, where he witnessed the Maori war. He moved to Queensland and in 1861-64 was on circuit in Brisbane. In 1863 he became the first chairman of the Queensland Wesleyan District. In 1865 Fletcher was serving at Ipswich when invited to succeed Rev. John Manton as president of Newington College, Sydney. He acknowledged that the main business of the school was secular education in a Christian atmosphere and believed that education could help to overcome sectarianism. He invited distinguished academics to examine Newington students and strongly supported (Sir) Henry Parkes's education policies. He opposed the formation of a Methodist university college until a strong secondary school was established. He believed that boys should be taught to appreciate orderly conduct rather than to fear punishment and that corporal punishment was degrading and to be used only in extreme circumstances. Under Fletcher Newington developed a high moral tone and a tradition of order and respect. After he retired in 1887 the old boys gave him an address of appreciation and a portrait in oils to be hung in the hall. In addition to his normal duties from 1883 he had taught resident theological students. From 1887 he was an effective and progressive full-time theological tutor. As a preacher Fletcher had exceptional power: he expressed his thoughts in a fresh way with sparkling illustrations and characteristic humour. He combined humility with great spiritual power, prophetic vision and administrative ability. He encouraged the development of institutional church work which grew into the Central Methodist Mission in Sydney. Fletcher was elected as the first president of the New South Wales and Queensland Wesleyan Methodist Conference in 1874 and again in 1884, when he was also president of the General Conference of the Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Church. As conference editor in 1868, 1871 and 1873, Fletcher contributed more than fifty articles, numerous essays and reviews of books to the Weekly Advocate. He read widely, deeply and with discrimination. Never robust in health, he suffered months of illness before he died aged 66 at Stanmore, Sydney, on 30 June 1890. He was survived by three sons and two daughters, and buried in the Wesleyan section of Rookwood cemetery. In 1892 his eldest son, Joseph, edited a memorial edition of his Sermons, Addresses & Essays. Information from Australian Dictionary of Biography, Vol. 4, 1972. Sepia toned carte de visite. Seated studio portrait of the Rev. Joseph Fletcher.Rev Joseph Fletcherrev. joseph fletcher, joseph horner, wesleyan minister, newington college sydney, new zealand, queensland, president general conference, wesleyan methodist church, central methodist mission

This photograph shows the interior of St. Joseph's church about 1911. St Joseph's church was the third Catholic church in Warrnambool with the Foundation Stone of the present day church in Lava Street laid in 1869 and the second stage of the building completed in 1889, the architects being Jobbins and McLeod. No information is available on the writer of the postcard.This postcard is of interest as it features a rare interior of a major church in Warrnambool.This is a postcard featuring a glossy photograph of the interior of St. Joseph's church, Warrnambool in sepia tones. The photograph is of the nave and the main altar on a festive occasion. The back of the postcard has hand writing in black ink INTERIOR OF ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, WARRNAMBOOLst. joseph's church warrnambool, postcard warrnambool

The razor was made between 1883 and 1933 by Joseph Allen & Sons of Sheffield, England. It is a form of shaving equipment used for many years, and still by some today. The shaver would prepare for shaving by lathering the skin and hair with soap and a purpose-made bristle brush before carefully stretching the skin and running the razor over it. The razor's blade would be sharpened with a 'strop' strap. JOSEPH ALLEN (C. 1829-1893) Joseph Allen was born in Dromfield, in the Sheffield district of England in around 1829. He was trained as a razor smith and razor back forger. His business grew and he moved to several addresses. By 1883 his firm was named Joseph Allen & Sons and was exporting his products overseas. In 1883 he paid to use the 'NON-XLL' mark to stamp on his metal products. Joseph's tow sons, Joseph and James, were managing his business by 1900, operating at Ecclesall Works, 245 Rockingham Street in Sheffield. They expanded the range of products to include cutlery as well as razors and bought the use of other trademarks. In 1919 it became a Limited company, trading until 1933. This vintage razor represents men's grooming equipment in use over many decades, and even today. The maker is well-known for its quality workmanship and materials.Razor, metal blade with synthetic handle. Blade has steel handle. Razor is contained in black cardboard box. Made by Joseph Allen & Sons of Sheffield, England. On blade "NON - XXL" "Joseph Allen & Sons, Sheffield, England"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwreck-coast, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, maritime museum, joseph allen & sons, sheffield, raxor, shaving equipment, personal grooming, men's toiletries, shaving aid, ecclesall works, non-xll, vintage razor

Purchased at the auction of salvaged cargo from the wrecked Joseph H Scammell. An auction was held on 1th May 1891 conducted by Messrs Robinson, Burns and Sparrow. The Joseph H Scammell sailed from New York on 13th January 1891 bound for Melbourne Australia. On 7th May 1891 she hit rough weather outside Port Phillip Bay, and hit the reef 400 metres off Port Danger, at Torquay. The people on board were rescued the next day but the ship broke up and cargo and goods were strewn along the foreshore. This dish was purchased by Edwin Molyneaux, one of the Founding Fathers of Torquay, and donated by his Great Grand daughterThis item was rescued from the only shipwreck off Torquay. The focus of this wreck has formed part of Torquay's history and folkloreA solid rectangular clear cut glass dish, part of collection from the Joseph H. Scammell.Original sticker by unknown author "off /Joseph H/Scammell/May7th 1891shipwrecks great ocean road victoria, scammell collection

Joseph Fanning - cordial manufacturer, wholesale and retail produce merchant. High Street, Charlton. Views of Charlton was a lithograph made by Rider and Mercer of Ballarat. A number of these were produced for various town. Charlton's was inserted into the local paper for distribution. The lithograph depicted local businesses within Charlton at the time about c.1892. The lithograph is stamped "with WM CURNOW Compliments". William Curnow owned the local store in Charlton at the time. A colour photo of a portion of a lithograph showing detail of the Joseph Fanning Cordial Manufacturer entry. JOSEPH FANNING, Cordial Manufacturer, Wholesale and Retail. Produce Merchant, High Street.business, industry, charlton, lithograph, curnow, store, cordial bottle, cordial factory

Joseph Edward Teague (1859 -1925) Son of John and Annie Ellison, Joseph was born at Heathcote. Joined the police force in 1890 and had the number 4324. He served at several stations including Elmore and Strathfieldsaye. During his career he received several commendations for arrests and convictions. He left the Police Force in 1912 and died 112/11/1925. He is buried at Fawkner cemetery Two documents. A letter providing the Police Service record of Joseph Teague (1890 - 1912) from Victorian Police to Joseph's sister (Sister Mary Teague) and recollection of his granddaughter sister Mary Smith 25th March 1998 for the Strathfieldsaye 125th Anniversary 1998 recollections of Sister Mary Teague following the 125th Anniversary celebrations of StrathfieldsayeJoseph Teague served at Strathfieldsaye Police Station (26/09/1902 - 5/04/1911)police service record, joseph teague, police stations

Patrick Joseph Morgan was a big man for the times at 6 foot 3 and a half inches. He had 5 years service prior to enlisting in the AIF on Instructional Staff in 16th Light Horse with the rank of A/Staff Sgt. He enlisted in the AIF in 9th reinforcements B Coy 58th Batt with the rank of Sgt 16.2.1917 age 23 years 7 months. Embark for England 16.7.1917, embark for France 4.12.17, attend Musketry School 22.5.1918 - 30.6.1918, KIA 31.8.1918.B/W copy of original photo for display of Patrick Joseph Morgan in uniform wearing peak cap, Sam Brown, on sleeve 4 stripes. “Patrick Joseph Morgan K.I.A 31/8/1918”photography- photographs, morgan

Photograph of the sons of Emma and James Martin. Fred Martin on Left Joseph Emanuel Martin on right. Black and white photo of two young children. The children are the sons of James & Emma Martin. On the left is Fred Martin on the right is Joseph Emanuel Martin. Both are dressed in formal outfits with a balcony behind them. Left Fred Martin Right Joseph Emanuel ch. of James & Emma (nee Bennett) stawell portrait

Oswald Joseph Moore Coghlan was elected to Ballarat Shire Council in 1914 serving until 1932. he served two terms as Shire President,1919-20 and 1928-29.Original Historic Photo.Photo is sepia in colour, in a narrow brown wooden frame ,with brown mount, gold edges the photo. It is of Councilor Oswald Joseph Moore Coghlan,he was on council in 1919-20 and 1928-29.Councilor Oswald Joseph Moore Coghlan,Ballarat Shire. Shire President 1919-1920,1928-1929.ballarat shire council, coghlan oswald joseph moore, 1914 32

Joseph Roland Page Cross ; Service Number: 35864: Rank: Gunner; Roll title: FAB [Field Artillery Brigade] - 27 to 35 Reinforcements (November 1917 - June 1918) Conflict / Operation: First World War, 1914-1918; Date of embarkation: 9 November 1917; Place of embarkation: Melbourne; Ship embarked on: HMAT Port Sydney A15 (from First World War Embarkation Rolls). This photograph was used in the WW1 exhibition held in Orbost April 2015.This is a useful reference tool.A laminated b/w photograph of Gunner Joseph Roland Cross. It is a head and shoulders photograph of a soldier in uniform.GUNNER;Joseph Roland Cross HEAD DRIVER ; Heavy Artillery 28th Batallion, 3rd Brigade (1914-1918) WARcross-joseph-roland ww1

World War I Bugler Joseph "Jock" Sylvester Edmonds 1914-1918Joseph Sylvester Edmonds 1914-18 "Jock"

This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. St Joseph's buildings and grounds are contributory properties to HO72 Elsternwick Estate and environs - City of Glen Eira.Page 162 - two photographs of St Joseph's Presbytery, Orrong Road.Handwritten: St Joseph's Presbytery Orrong Road [top right] / PREVIOUSLY "THE EMS" 1908 [under left photo] / 162 [bottom right]trevor hart, orrong road, curved windows, decorative brackets, arched windows, bay window, portico, slate roof, st joseph's presbytery, catholic church, st joseph's church, st joseph's primary school, porte cochere, the ems, elsternwick, rendered walls, clergy residences, drives, late victorian style, house names

Document: letter and references for Mr Joseph Barsby applying for Mine manager position, references from various coal mines - Wonthaggi, Tasmania and Sydney.Mr Joseph Barsby.organization, business, gold mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet - mr joseph barsby.

Account from Joseph & Co. Watchmakers & Manufacturing Goldsmiths.dated 14 July 1875. Account has crest at the top of page with a lion and a unicorn each side of a shield with a crown on top. Another crown is above with a lion on top of it. On a banner at the bottom is: Mon Dieu Et Droit. Further down on each side of Sandhurst are two medallions, One with Joseph & Co. Sandhurst Prize Medal and the other one is: Intercolonial Exhibition Melbourne 1866. The account is for a Colonial Al? & chain? £10:10:0 Signed Paid ?Joseph & Cosocieties, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account/receipt, joseph & co.

Two men stand in front of an a deHavilland DH-60 Moth aeroplane. John Joseph Gervasoni of Yandoit Creek stands on the right.flight, aeroplane, biplane, john joseph gervasoni, a dehavilland dh-60 moth

Photo of Joseph Page. Born in Chiltern Fought in WW1 On Chiltern Shire Honor RollPhoto of Joseph Pageww1, chiltern

Entry No. 621 on page 856. Entry is a list of the Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mining Company Shareholders with their address and the number of shares they hold. Manager was Thomas Eyre and the Company Office was at Peg Leg Gully, Eaglehawk. Names of Shareholders are: John Abern, Simon Albert, James Allen, William Allen, Alexander Anderson, William Anderson,Harry Leigh Atkinson, William Bannerman, Adolphus Barnett, Adolphus Robert Barnett, Alexander Bayne, Adam Beattie, Robert Bell, Gottfried Bermann, William Boncher, James Branagan, Carl Brecht, Frederick William Brinkmeyer, William Ruthford Brown, Joseph Burgoine, Thomas Burgoine, Thomas Burrows, Joseph Butler, John Thomas Caldwell, Philip Carr, Mary Jane Chantler, James Cobb, Edward Cook, Edward F Cooper, James Crameri, George Cudden, Jacob Ludwig Culmsec, Gustav Damkohler, Ellen Dithmer, William Dixon, William Doig, Robert Campbell Dow, Adam George Dunlop, Andrew McBride Dunlop, Hugh Ellis, Thomas Eyre, Richard Philip Eyre, William Farnsworth, Matthew Fawcett, Frederick John Fleming, John Forrest, Andrew Frei, Robert Gilmour, James Gray, Fordinand Gremelsbecher, Robert Grieve, John Grieve, William Grose, George Hagger, Andrew Hamilton,Hans Truchen Hansen, Thomas Harding, Abraham Harkness, Alexander Hay, Joseph A C Helm, John Hoole, George Hoole, Edward Hunt, Thomas Huston, Henry Jackson, Samuel Jackson, Eli James, Robert Jeffrey, Carl Heinrich Jensen, George Foster Johnson, Richard Kevern, William Kimber, Martin Kircher, Hay Kirkwood, Henry Koch, John Lamperd, Mary Anne Lawley, Charles Letheby, Joseph Lowery, Ninjan Mailor, William Marshall, Robert Marshall, Henry Adolphus Medlicott, John Mitchell, William Moore, Susan Murray, Andrew McGrigor, John Steele McNair, Thomas McCormack, Peter Nielson, William Parry Nicholls, Henry Boyns Nicholas, George Nicholson, John Noble, Daniel Noonan, John O'Keeffe, David Purves, William Rea, William Usher Reavely, Francis Robinson Reay, John Bellew Richards, Samuel Richardson, William Robinson, Henry John Rowe, Thomas Ruberg, John Rule, Thomas Rule, Joseph Rutherford, Edward B Ryal, John Snaith Rymer, Philip Seeber, Ferdinand Sahlberg, John Thomas Sanders, Edward Saunders, Charles Selwyn Savage, Charles Sayer, John Scanlon, William Schafer, James Sherson, William Simpson, Antony Smith, Samuel Snowdon, Peter Sorensen, Anders Neilsen Sorensen, Frederick Stahl, David Chaplin Sterry, James Steward, Louis Straub, Robert Suggett, George Suggett, John Talbot, Marion Taylor, John Thomas, Joseph Thomson, Thomas Treloar, William Trimble, George Turner, Alfred Wainwright, Charles Wallin, John Watson, Joseph Watson, Richard John Webb, Frederick Whitaker, John William Williams, Henry Williams, Robert Wills, Christian Weiss, John Wilson, William Winter, George Wisemann, Joseph Wood, James William Wood, Edward Wrixon, Thomas Young and Henry Young. Witness to Signature was J D Crofts.mining, business, shareholders, catherine reef united claimholders gold mining company shareholders, thomas eyre, mining partnerships limited liability act 1860, john abern, simon albert, james allen, william allen, alexander anderson, william anderson, harry leigh atkinson, william bannerman, adolphus barnett, adolphus robert barnett, alexander bayne, adam beattie, robert bell, gottfried bermann, william boncher, james branagan, carl brecht, frederick william brinkmeyer, william ruthford brown, joseph burgoine, thomas burgoine, thomas burrows, joseph butler, john thomas caldwell, philip carr, mary jane chantler, james cobb, edward cook, edward f cooper, james crameri, george cudden, jacob ludwig culmsec, gustav damkohler, ellen dithmer, william dixon, william doig, robert campbell dow, adam george dunlop, andrew mcbride dunlop, hugh ellis, thomas eyre, richard philip eyre, william farnsworth, matthew fawcett, frederick john fleming, john forrest, andrew frei, robert gilmour, james gray, fordinand gremelsbecher, robert grieve, john grieve, william grose, george hagger, andrew hamilton, hans truchen hansen, thomas harding, abraham harkness, alexander hay, joseph a c helm, john hoole, george hoole, edward hunt, thomas huston, henry jackson, samuel jackson, eli james, robert jeffrey, carl heinrich jensen, george foster johnson, richard kevern, william kimber, martin kircher, hay kirkwood, henry koch, john lamperd, mary anne lawley, charles letheby, joseph lowery, ninjan mailor, william marshall, robert marshall, henry adolphus medlicott, john mitchell, william moore, susan murray, andrew mcgrigor, john steele mcnair, thomas mccormack, peter nielson, william parry nicholls, henry boyns nicholas, george nicholson, john noble, daniel noonan, john o'keeffe, david purves, william rea, william usher reavely, francis robinson reay, john bellew richards, samuel richardson, william robinson, henry john rowe, thomas ruberg, john rule, thomas rule, joseph rutherford, edward b ryal, john snaith rymer, philip seeber, ferdinand sahlberg, john thomas sanders, edward saunders, charles selwyn savage, charles sayer, john scanlon, william schafer, james sherson, william simpson, antony smith, samuel snowdon, peter sorensen, anders neilsen sorensen, frederick stahl, david chaplin sterry, james steward, louis straub, robert suggett, george suggett, john talbot, marion taylor, john thomas, joseph thomson, thomas treloar, william trimble, george turner, alfred wainwright, charles wallin, john watson, joseph watson, richard john webb, frederick whitaker, john william williams, henry williams, robert wills, christian weiss, john wilson, william winter, george wisemann, joseph wood, james william wood, edward wrixon, thomas young, henry young, j d crofts

JOHN ALFRED SHRIGLEY (1829-1880), WITH HIS THREE SONS JOHN (1861 - ), ALFRED (1863), JOSEPH (1858)PHOTOGRAPH - SEPIA COPY, JOHN ALFRED SHRIGLEY (1829-1880) WITH HIS THREE SONS - JOHN (BORN 1861), ALFRED (BORN 1863), JOSEPH (BORN 1858)SHRIGLEY FAMILY. LEFT TO RIGHT. JOHN (BORN 1861), JOHN ALFRED (1829-1880), ALFRED (BORN 1863), JOSEPH (BORN 1858). ALSO IN FAMILY ELEANOR MARY (1856-1931), GRACE ELIZABETH (1865- ), ANNE (1868-1948), KATHLEEN (1870 - ).local history, photography, photographs, crick, shrigley, mc lennan, lazarus

Small handwritten note dated 7/5/10. 'Dear Sir In answer to yours of the 6 inst it gives me great Pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of Cheque for £45.0.0 re: - Testimonial Fund. Yours Truly Joseph Davies 173 Melrose St Nth Melb.'Joseph Daviesmine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - acknowledge of receipt of cheque, joseph davies

This teak wood sample was part of a handrail from the wreck of the ship Otago. The Otago 1869-1931 The iron-hulled 3-masted barque Otago was built in Glasgow by Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd, Kelvinhaugh, as a merchant ship and launched in 1869. The vessel changed hands several times in the late 19th century after being sold to an Australian firm in 1871. During one of its voyages, the captain died while the ship was in port at Bangkok. Marine author Joseph Conrad was on board and, being a qualified captain, he took command and continued the journey to Sydney and Mauritius. It was the only ship he ever commanded. In 1903 the Melbourne shipping company Huddart, Parko & Co., purchased the Otago and converted it to serve as a coal hulk for use in Sydney. The Otago was later sent to Hobart, Tasmania, where it continued as a hulk until 1931. It was sold for scrap and eventually abandoned on the banks of the Derwent River at a place now known as Otago Bay, opposite Conrad Drive, Otago. The outline of the hull is still visible and a nearby plaque tells the story. There are other vessels also named Otago, one of them in the same year. Joseph Conrad (1857-1927): - Polish-born Joseph Conrad became a British subject in 1886. He was a renowned marine fiction writer and, for a short time, a mariner and Captain. As a 13-year-old boy, Joseph Conrad desired to be a sailor. At 19, he joined the British merchant marine, working in several roles. He eventually qualified as a captain but only served in this role once: from 1888 to 1889, when he commanded the barque Otago, taking over from the deceased captain and completing the ship’s journey from Sydney to Mauritius. In 1889 he began writing his first novel, Almayer’s Folly. He retired from life as a mariner in 1894, aged 36. Conrad’s affection for Australia and his visits to Australia from 1878 to 1982 were later commemorated by a plaque in Circular Quay, Sydney. Conrad continued as an author; some characters in his books were said to be inspired by his maritime experiences and the people he had met. By the end of his life, he had completed 19 novels, many stories, and essays, plus one incomplete novel, Suspense, which was finished and published posthumously. In 1924, Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald offered Conrad a knighthood for his work but he declined. There is an 1882 sailing ship named the Joseph Conrad, after the author, that is now preserved at the Mystic Seaport Maritime Museum in the USA as part of the fleet of historic ships, used as an exhibit and a training ship. The Danish square-rigged training ship was originally named Georg Stage but was renamed by marine author Alan Villiers when he bought It in 1934. The wood sample from the Otago is significant for its association with renowned marine author Joseph Conrad, who had once commanded the vessel; it was his only command as Captain and was known as Joseph Conrad's Otago. The maritime connection with Conrad extends to items in the collection, including some of his maritime novels based on his first-hand knowledge, a wooden ship model of a ship named after him, and a navigation chart of Otago Harbour. The sample of teak is significant as an example of materials used in the construction of the 1869 iron-hulled sailing ship, built in Glasgow, Scotland, specifically for use to sail across the world with cargo to trade between the colonies including Australian ports. Wood sample; a rectangular section of a teak wood handrail that has a bead planed along one side. Two cards with the sample have inscriptions, one handwritten and one typed. The sample is from the wreck of the barque Otago, once under the command of Captain Joseph Conrad. Handwritten card: "PART OF TEAK HANDRAIL / from / Joseph CONRAD'S ship / OTAGO / (HULK at RISDON, DERWENT River, TASMANIA) Typed card: "PART OF THE TEAK HANDRAIL / FROM JOSEPH CONRAD'S SHIP / "OTAGO" / (HILK AT RISDON, DERWENT / RIVER, TASMANIA)"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, joseph conrad, joseph conrad's ship, captain joseph conrad, otago, barque otago, merchant ship, cargo ship, hulk, 1869 ship, iron hull, sailing ship, handrail, fitting, souvenir, wood sample, teak, new zealand, sydney, newcastle, tasmania, hobart, derwent river, otago harbour, otago bay, conrad drive, 19th century, mauritius, marine author, marine novel, alex villiers, georg stage