Object. A 5 cm long brass pin at rear, to attach to a uniform. A clasp .75 cm deep, 4 cm long is in navy blue enamel, with gold lettering 'LIFE GOVERNOR'. From this clasp a 5 cm long light blue grosgrain ribbon holds a brass clasp or suspender, from which hangs a circular medal, with five star points. On a circle shape of dark blue enamel are the words:FREEMASONS HOMES OF VICTORIA.In the centre on a light blue enamel background is the Lodge Symbol of Compass and Square. On the back of the medal is engraved: J.E.Harper 1852.organisation, masonic lodge, life governor medal

Life Governor's medal awarded to E. A. Houghton by Freemasons Homes of Victoria. Freemason's symbol at centre of medal. Medal suspended from light blue ribbon. Metal badge of a building attached to ribbon. Inscription on back."617" E.A. Houghton. 1955.freemasons, medal, life governor medal

Object. 1 - Life Governors Medal on sky blue ribbon for Freemasons Homes of Victoria. Small gold front plan of a building mounted centrally to ribbon. Medallion shows a 5 pointed star over a laurel wreath. Gold coloured compass & square on blue enamel background mounted in centre, long pin on the back. 2 - Keystone medal, burgundy & grey ribbon with mallet & chisel motif in metal, small white stone with lettering 'KSHT WSST' and Hebrew characters on reverse.societies, freemasons, regalia, f.g. jones collection, masonic decorations x 2

The Bronze Medal and Certificate of Merit of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia were awarded to James Patten for the bravery he displayed on 18th April 1890, and presented to him on 21st May 1890. The Royal Humane Society of Australasia was founded in 1874 with the aim to recognise those who risked their lives to save others and to assist those whose acts of bravery caused them or their surviving dependants to be disadvantaged in some way. The producers of the certificate were Fergusson & Mitchell, a Melbourne organisation established by 1858 that was an engraver, lithographer and printer. Details of the incident were published in the Argus, Saturday 19 April 1890, page 11 - "FATAL BOATING ACCIDENT, (BY TELEGRAPH FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.), WARRNAMBOOL, FRIDAY A fatal boating disaster occurred in Lady Bay this morning, the victim being Joseph Lowe, licensee of the Bay View Hotel, South Warrnambool. The deceased, in company with two lads named James Ferrier and James Patten, went out in a small dingy to shoot musk ducks. The water was perfectly smooth, and the party were tempted to proceed as far as the mouth of the Hopkins River. In their eagerness they neglected to keep clear of the breakers, and were presently carried in on the crest of a large wave, and the boat cap sized within a cable's length of the shore, precipitating the occupants into the water. Patten and Lowe stuck to the overturned boat, Ferrier striking out for the shore, which he reached in an exhausted state. In the meantime his companions had been washed off the boat, and were struggling in the breakers. Lowe was unable to swim, and Patten kept him afloat, at the same time making gallant attempts to get him ashore, but finally had to leave him to his fate. Ferrier, seeing Lowe's danger, undressed and swam out, but became exhausted. Ferrier and Patten were both found in a fainting condition by persons who saw the catastrophe from the jetty, and ran along the beach to render assistance. Attempts were subsequently made to rescue Lowe's body, which could be seen washing abort in the surf. These proved unsuccessful, and no hope is now entertained of recovering it. Lowe was a smart young man, 28 years of age, and unmarried. He was formerly bar-man at the Commercial Hotel here, having been engaged in Melbourne...." The bronze medal and accompanying certificate of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia recognise the bravery of James Patten, a Warrnambool citizen who risked his life in the attempt to save the life of his friend Joseph Lowe.Certificate, cream paper, rectangular, decorative border and headings, printed and handwritten in pen and ink. Letterhead of The Royal Humane Society of Australasia. Awarded on 21st May 1890 to James Patten of Warrnambool. for his bravery on 18th April 1890.Print and writing includes - "The Royal Humane Society of Australia under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen and their excellencies, the Governors of all the Australian Colonies and Fiji. At a general court of directors holden at the Offices of the Society Melbourne on the 21st day of May 1890, it was resolves that the courage and humanity displayed by James Patten, aged 20 years, labourer Warrnambool in attempting to rescue Joseph Lowe from drowning in the North Eastern bight of Lady Bay 18th April 1890. Call for the admiration of this court and justly, entitles him to the Bronze Medal of this society which is hereby awarded." Signatures [Secretary] and [President]flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, bronze medal 1890, royal humane society of australasia, james patten, medal, australian award medal, commemorative medal, numismatics, life saving, lifesaving, rescue, bravery, drowning, joseph lowe, james ferrier, lady bay, hopkins river, boating accident, certificate of merit, lithograph, north eastern bight

The photograph shows the wreck of La Bella in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, Australia. It was probably taken on 11th November 1905, the morning after she was wrecked. “Foyle” written on the photograph is the name of Foyle’s Photographic studio. At the time of the photograph the studio was owned by both Charles and Lilian Foyle (sometimes known as Lillian or Lily), either of whom could have taken this photograph. They also worked together at a later date on the photographs, sketches and paintings of the famous and historical Pioneers’ Honour Board, which is currently on view in the Warrnambool Library. Foyles Photography was the studio of James Charles Foyle. He owned “Foyle’s Photo Card Studios” in Liebig St , Warrnambool, which operated between 1889 – 1919 . A letter to the editor (by Mr Edward Vidler) in the Melbourne Argus, 3rd August, 1907, mentions that in that year Warrnambool would celebrate its 60th anniversary of its proclamation as a town, and that talented local artist Miss Lily Foyle would paint 200 portraits in watercolour of the pioneers who settled in the district prior to 1860. The Pioneer Honour Board can still be seen on display in the Warrnambool Library. In the Warrnambool Standard, Dec. 1917, “Mr Foyle’s studio was awarded contract to decorate rail cars on newly opened Trans-Continental railway, assisted by his sister, Miss Findlay.” The subject of the painting, La Bella, has its own tragic story. Read on for further details … On November 10th, 1905, the Norwegian-built barquentine La Bella approached Warrnambool at the end of her 37 day voyage. She was carrying a cargo of timber from Lyttleton, New Zealand, in heavy seas and evening mist. (On its only other visit to Warrnambool a year earlier the master had gone to shore to find a tow. He returned to the ship to find the crew drunk and unwilling to take up their posts, even though the ship was dragging its anchors and in a dangerous position.) As Captain Mylius steered La Bella to Lady Bay Channel the ship was tossed onto its side by heavy breakers and ran aground on what is now known as La Bella Reef. The sea was so rough that it wrenched a one-and-a- half ton anchor from the vessel. Several attempts were made by parties of volunteers in lifeboats to rescue the stricken sailors, but the rough conditions made this difficult for the boats to get close enough to the ship and the parties had to return to shore. The La Bella’s crew became exhausted and sailors were being washed overboard, one by one. By sunrise only five of the twelve crew still clung to the wreck. A local fisherman, 25 year old William Ferrier, rowed his small dingy through the heavy seas and managed to rescue the captain, whilst the volunteer lifeboat crew rescued a further three sailors, returning to shore. Ferrier made a final attempt at rescue and was able to reach its stern as the conditions eased slightly, saving the last remaining, terrified sailor just before the ship broke up and sank. William Ferrier became a national hero as news of the daring rescue spread. He was awarded the Silver Medal for bravery by the Royal Humane Society and was honoured by the Prime Minister and the Governor. He was presented with several other awards for his daring rescue. Ferrier’s rescue efforts are one of the most heroic in Victoria’s shipwreck history. The wreck now lies in 13m of water and is home to an abundance of marine life. Flagstaff Hill’s La Bella Collection includes a rail holder from La Bella, a photograph of William Ferrier with four of the five men rescued, a rail holder from the ship and the letter from the Prime Minister and other Members of Parliament that was sent to William Ferrier to commend him for his bravery. La Bella has been protected under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976) as a Historic Shipwreck since 23 April 1982 (VHR S401). It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international and inter-colonial passenger and cargo ship. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the La Bella is of historical and archaeological significance because of its association with the La Bella, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register, and because of the relationship between the objects. The collection represents aspects of Victorian history, and the letter to William Ferrier demonstrates how important his rescue efforts were to Victoria and Australia. Black and white photograph of the wreck of the sailing ship La Bella in the bay at Warrnambool. The photograph shows the ship lying on its side in rough sea, with mast and rope rigging hanging loosely. Several large rocks are also visible. The photograph is a rectangle shape, mounted on heavy card, with slightly ragged edges. The photographer’s name, a title for the photograph and the location are hand written in white along the bottom third of the photograph. The back of the photograph is blank. Printed in white hand writing “Foyle”, “WRECK OF “LA BELLA”, “W’Bool”foyle, la bella, william ferrier, lady bay, lifeboats, lilian foyle, lillian foyle, charles foyle, james foyle, royal humane society medal, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village

As Penleigh Boyd wrote in his obituary to his mother: "In 1988, Patricia was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to opera involving many years of voluntary work on the Board of the Australian Opera - work which she greatly enjoyed involving travel, music and meeting many interesting and entertaining people. She was also a Life Member and former President of the National Gallery of Victoria Women's Association." The Walsh Street Archive also holds the medal associated with this honour (item F126).Certificate on a presentation board with 4 corners holding it in place, contained in a envelope with Mrs Dorothea Patricia Davies, AM.The Order of Australia (Signed) Ninian Stephen Governor-General of Commonwealth of Australia and Chancellor of the Order of Australia. To Dorothea Patricia Davies Greeting. Whereas with the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The second, Queen of Australia and Sovereign of the Order of Australia, I have been pleased to appoint you to be a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia. I do by these Presents appoint you to be a Member in the General Division of the said Order and authorise you to hold and enjoy the dignity of such appointment together with Membership in the said Order and all privileges thereunto appertaining. Given at Government House, Canberra, under the seal of the Order of Australia this thirteenth day of June 1988. By His excellency's Command. (Signed) David I Smith Secretary of the Order of Australia.

5296 Letter of Introduction for Dr Norm Castle to America -1 University of Adelaide Certificates for the Degrees of M.B. and B.S. 1947-1953 -2 Passport for Medical Practitioner Norman Castle 1961 -3 Letter of Introduction to the Medical Board of Victoria 1955 from Adelaide Children's Hospital -4 Letter of Introduction for London 1965 -5 Letter of reference from E.S.R Hughes Surgeon Royal Melbourne Hospital 1965 -6 Booklet of Cases Adelaide Children Hospital 1952 -7 Surgery Odds & Ends Exercise Notebook -8 Unley High School Magazine, May 1946, August 1964, December 1946 -9 Stawell District Hospital Life Governor -10 The Clinic Magazine, Adelaide Medical Students Society, July 1947, May 1948, July 1948 -11 Medicine Lectures Notebook 1951 -12 Obstetrics Lectures Notebook 1949 -13 Surgery Lectures Notebook 1951 -15 The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Accreditation of Practice operated by Dr W N Castle as a Teaching Post -16 Completion Certificate of Early Management of Severe Trauma Committee of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons -17 Medal of The Order of Australia. Robert Norman Castle -18 Rotary International 2000 Special Award Citizen of Century -19 Way College Adelaide - Medal for Chemistry 1946 -20 University of Adelaide, Gosse Memorial Medal for Ophthalmology 1952 -21 Paul Harris Fellow Medallion on ribbon with Lapel Badge -22 R Norman Castle OAM Paul Harris Fellow Certificate -23 Glass - Veteran Golf Association Award -24 2000 Rural Health Award Grampians Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to the Health of Community -25 Stawell District Hospital Robert Norman Castle Life Governor -26 Norman Castle Fellow Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine -27 Photograph Julie Castle, Norm Castle, Alistair Castle, Stephanie Castle -28 Stawell Regional Health Certificate of Appreciation 27 Years as Foundation Trustee -29 University of Adelaide Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -30 Stawell Rotary Club Changeover Dinner Photographs and Article -31 Australian Doctor G P Awards Recognition of Achievements and Work in the Community 1994 -32 Victorian Rural Health Awards 2013 Dr Norman Castle 35 Years of Service -33 University of Adelaide Gazette 1954 -34 Stawell Regional Health Twenty Five Years as Board Member -35 Letter of Congratulations Under Seal from Northern Grampians Shire re Order of Australia Dr Norman Castle OAM October 2005 -36 Rotary Service Award for Professional Excellence 2004-2005 -37 Centenary of Accumulated Medical Service to the Community of Stawell and District.. Dr Andrew Cunningham 26 Years, Dr Norman Castle 48 Years, Mr Roger Warne 26 Years -38 Medical Registration Certificate Robert Norman Castle 1955 -39 Unley High School Magazine. December 1944 -40 Robert Norman Castle The Order of Australia Certificate Large Cardboard Archive Box Containing Items Collection of Certificates and Medallions

H.H.Hindhaugh 1959 awarded medal Life Governorship of Freemason Homes of Victoriaenameled medal with blue grograin ribbon and bar with pin in cardboard boxLife Governor- Freemasons Home of Victoria- reverse: 67- H.H.Hindhaugh 1959h.h.hindhaugh, freemason, home, life governorship, victoria

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of Chivalry across six divisions including civilian and military. The Order was created by King George V in 1917 to honour services to the British Empire both in Britain and other countries within the empire, including Australia. Annie Mavis Webster was awarded the MBE in 1978 for her services to music both in Bendigo and the wider community. Miss Webster had won a number of amateur music competitions, but it was her talents as a teacher of music and singing she is best remembered. She taught at St Mary's, Girton and St Killian's during her career. Annie Mavis Webster died in 2000 at the age of 86 years. The City of Bendigo honoured her by establishing the Mavis Webster Vocal Collection at the Bendigo Library.Various objects associated with Mavis Webster, MBE. a Black jewellery box embossed with gold edging around outside of lid. Clasp on front of box to hold lid shut. b Inside of jewellery box displaying medal resting on black velvet base. Inside of lid has name of the jeweller. c Close up of the obverse of medal with gold background. Centre of medal has a shield with entwined letters 'SSC'. Lettering around the outside of medal 'Vocal Championship 1939'. d Reverse of medal with engraving stating the medal was presented to Mavis Webster by the Governor General. e Inside of box with name of the jeweller sold/manufactured the medal. f Small colour photograph of the medal's recipient, Mavis Webster, later in life. g Letter to the Bendigo Historical Society about the donations including Mavis Webster's MBE and Vocal Champioshio medal. Printed on A4 white paper. b 'H.F. Hutton & Co., Diamond Jewellers, Ballaarat' c 'Vocal Championship 1939' d 'Pres.by The Governor General. Won by Mavis Webster. Utton & Co, 9 Carat' e 'H.F. Hutton & Co., Diamond Jewellers, Ballaarat' g 'G. Pitson'annie mavis webster, music, teacher, vocal championship medal, governor general