Attachments for the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 16th November 1977 Deer Park Hall Management Committee City of Sunshine Sanitary and Interest Abandonments 1976/1977 Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs People Under Threat of Deportation from Australia Appeal Resolution F.A.C.S. Funds Objection Land Use Permit Application Flats Matthew Street Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Planning Scheme Ordinance Amendment Report of the Chief Health Inspector Carvan Parks city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, deer park hall management committee, sassella park, station road, deer park, matthew street, sunshine

In the years of Allan Doney’s photography, landmark buildings succumbed to fire, neglect and redevelopment. He photographed the grey sand hills from Bendigo’s mining past, the streetscapes, poppet heads, miners’ cottages, gracious homes with ornate verandahs, trams and much more. Above all, his photographs show how much of the city has survived from the 19th century – and how much has not. Through two decades of great change, Allan Doney was there to capture ways people interacted with it. Although he travelled to many other places in Northern Victoria and beyond in search of subjects for his art, he seemed to always return to Bendigo for inspiration.

Notice of Ordinary Council Meeting 16th November 1977 Report of Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Loan Interest Land Lots 25, 6, 29 & 30 Chifley Drive Proposed Acquisition by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works Western Region Commission Proposed Administration Land Transfer Reserve Neale Road Deer Park Hall Management Committee Financial Statement Rates, Sanitary and Interest Abandonments for 1976/77 Purchase of 24 Northumberland Road Lease of Premises Dickson Street for Citizens Advice Bureau Proposed Purchase of Land Nickson's Estate for Childcare purposes Purchase of Sunshine Tip Site Finalisation of Contract Inquiry into Housing Commission Land Purchases Subdivision Ascquith Investments Proposed to Lease G.U.D. Premises Maribyrnong Report of the Co-Ordinator Welfare Services State Relief Committee Appeals Tribunal for Migrants Under Threat of Deportation Family and Community Services Consultative Committee Caravan Parks & Permanent Hut or Bungalow Dwellings Report of the Chief Health Inspector Application for Installation of Gas Fired Dry Spetic Tank Units Application for Spetic Tanks Immunization Prosecution Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Health (Septic Tank) Regulations 1977 Report of the Chief By-Laws Officer Court Proceedings Parking Infringements Helicoptor Landing Pennell Reserve D. Richardsons & Sons Social Club Prohibited Parking Various Streets Deer Park Primary School Report of City Engineer Land Use Permit Application Consulting Rooms Dental Surgery Lot 193 Fairbairn Road Land Use Permit Application Light Industry Station Road Land Use Permit Application Motor Body Works (Panel Beating) 3 Bank Street Land Use Permit Application Caravan Park Sunshine Road Land Use Permit Application Amusement Parlour 21A Sun Crescent Land Use Permit Application Storage, Supply and Retails of Quarry Products Sands, Cement and Garden Supplies 1 Station Road Land Use Permit Application Flats Lots 24 & 25 Matthew Street Land Use Permit Application Lot 42 Killara Street Shopping Centre Site North West Corner Station Road and Neale Road Land Use Permit Extension to Shopping Centre Highpoint West Land Use Permit Bird Lot 83 Aviary Sandford Avenue Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Definition of Hotel and Cabaret Licence Carvan Parks Plan of Subdivision Wintersun Drive Albanvale Plan of Subdivision Fairbairn Road and Plantation Street and The Esplanade Contract Supply & Maintenance of Vehicles Annual Supply of Bituminous Concrete Coping with Disasters Australian Hospital Association Annual Conference Canberra New Passenger Bus Shelters Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board Western Highway Western Highway / Anderson Road / McIntyre Road Statcon Signal Programme Public Lighting Agreement Between the City of Sunshine and the State Electricity Commission Tender Berkshire Road Kerb & Channel Report of the Building Surveyor Installation of Underground Tank Lot 1 Ballarat Road Corner Burke Street Braybrook Illegal Shed & Carport 11 Oleander Drive St. Albans Installation of Two Underground Tanks 390 Ballarat Road Sunshine Bank Safety Willis Street Pre-School Centre Fairbairn Road Pre-School Centre city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, chifley drive, maribyrnong, g.u.d., neale road reserve, neale road, deer park, deer park hall management committee, northumberland road, sunshine north, citizens advice bureu, dickson street, sunshine, sunshine tip, richardsons & sons social club, deer park primary school, ballarat road, fairbairn road, sunshine west, bank street, braybrook, sunshine caravan park, sunshine road, sun crescent, station road, matthew street, killara street, highpoint west, sandford avenue, wintersun drive, albanvale, western highway, anderson road, mcintyre road, burke street, oleander drive, st. albans, willis street pre-school centre, willis street, fairbairn road pre-school centre

Minutes of the ordinary meeting of council held on 16th November 1977 Report of Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Loan Interest Land Lots 25, 6, 29 & 30 Chifley Drive Proposed Acquisition by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works Western Region Commission Proposed Administration Land Transfer Reserve Neale Road Deer Park Hall Management Committee Financial Statement Rates, Sanitary and Interest Abandonments for 1976/77 Purchase of 24 Northumberland Road Lease of Premises Dickson Street for Citizens Advice Bureau Proposed Purchase of Land Nickson's Estate for Childcare purposes Purchase of Sunshine Tip Site Finalisation of Contract Inquiry into Housing Commission Land Purchases Subdivision Ascquith Investments Proposed to Lease G.U.D. Premises Maribyrnong Report of the Co-Ordinator Welfare Services State Relief Committee Appeals Tribunal for Migrants Under Threat of Deportation Family and Community Services Consultative Committee Caravan Parks & Permanent Hut or Bungalow Dwellings Report of the Chief Health Inspector Application for Installation of Gas Fired Dry Spetic Tank Units Application for Spetic Tanks Immunization Prosecution Proceedings Sunshine Magistrates Court Health (Septic Tank) Regulations 1977 Report of the Chief By-Laws Officer Court Proceedings Parking Infringements Helicoptor Landing Pennell Reserve D. Richardsons & Sons Social Club Prohibited Parking Various Streets Deer Park Primary School Report of City Engineer Land Use Permit Application Consulting Rooms Dental Surgery Lot 193 Fairbairn Road Land Use Permit Application Light Industry Station Road Land Use Permit Application Motor Body Works (Panel Beating) 3 Bank Street Land Use Permit Application Caravan Park Sunshine Road Land Use Permit Application Amusement Parlour 21A Sun Crescent Land Use Permit Application Storage, Supply and Retails of Quarry Products Sands, Cement and Garden Supplies 1 Station Road Land Use Permit Application Flats Lots 24 & 25 Matthew Street Land Use Permit Application Lot 42 Killara Street Shopping Centre Site North West Corner Station Road and Neale Road Land Use Permit Extension to Shopping Centre Highpoint West Land Use Permit Bird Lot 83 Aviary Sandford Avenue Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Definition of Hotel and Cabaret Licence Carvan Parks Plan of Subdivision Wintersun Drive Albanvale Plan of Subdivision Fairbairn Road and Plantation Street and The Esplanade Contract Supply & Maintenance of Vehicles Annual Supply of Bituminous Concrete Coping with Disasters Australian Hospital Association Annual Conference Canberra New Passenger Bus Shelters Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board Western Highway Western Highway / Anderson Road / McIntyre Road Statcon Signal Programme Public Lighting Agreement Between the City of Sunshine and the State Electricity Commission Tender Berkshire Road Kerb & Channel Report of the Building Surveyor Installation of Underground Tank Lot 1 Ballarat Road Corner Burke Street Braybrook Illegal Shed & Carport 11 Oleander Drive St. Albans Installation of Two Underground Tanks 390 Ballarat Road Sunshine Bank Safety Willis Street Pre-School Centre Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment Subdivision for Asquith Investiments Public Open Space Extraordinary Business Consideration of Tenders for Erection of Fairbairn Road Pre-School Centre city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, chifley drive, maribyrnong, g.u.d., neale road reserve, neale road, deer park, deer park hall management committee, northumberland road, sunshine north, citizens advice bureu, dickson street, sunshine, sunshine tip, richardsons & sons social club, deer park primary school, ballarat road, fairbairn road, sunshine west, bank street, braybrook, sun crescent, matthew street, killara street, station road, highpoint west, sandford avenue, wintersun drive, albanvale, plantation street, the esplanade, western highway, anderson road, mcintyre road, burke street, oleander drive, st. albans, willis street pre-school centre, willis street, fairbairn road pre-school centre

Colour photographs of a statue of Matthew Flinders outside St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne. matthew flinders, st paul's cathedral, explorers

Panorama of Stawell from the top of St. Matthew’s Spire. Childe Street and Wimmera Street intersection at right of photograph. Kings Buses in right corner.stawell, streetscape

Rear view of St. Matthew’s Church from Child Street. Tennis court in foreground.Colour Photograph of the interior of St Matthews Church THe Interior of St Matthews Churchstawell religion

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Famine relief: Matthew Bros, Hargreaves Street store staff pictured in 1943, dressed in Chinese costume while running a stall to raise money for the relief of famine in China. One of the staff, Elsie Tussup (nee Gray) recalled that they raised 180 pounds ($360). Back row from left: Verna Peake, Elsie Gray, Lorna Murphy and Olga Lehner. Front: Lois Rowe and Gwen Rance.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Patrick Street Sloane Street intersection in the 1880’s (Herbert Photo) On Big Hill side of Patrick Street is Matthew Cairns Plumber & Gasfitter, R. Greenwood Tailor, Mrs. Goodwin Cafe & Restaurant, Mack's Hotel, Grocer, Boot and Shoemaker, J. Farleys Auction Room, J.B. Wallis Royal Exchange Hotel, Stawell Court House and St Patricks Church in Distance On corner of Patrick and Sloane Streets, Melbourne Cash Store Wine Spirits & Provisions. In background mining poppet head behind livery stable. St Patrick Church in distance on right. 1878Patrick St, Sloane St intersection looking south . The Stawell Library now occupies this corner.Victorian Views. C. Herbert, Photo. Stawell 1878stawell business streetscape

In 1941, the scientific instrument manufacturing firms of  Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, London, England, and  Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland, came together to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Kelvin Company History: The origins of the company lie in the highly successful and strictly informal relationship between William Thomson (1824-1907), Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University from 1846-1899 and James White, a Glasgow optical maker. James White (1824-1884) founded the firm of James White, an optical instrument maker in Glasgow in 1850 and was involved in supplying and mending apparatus for Thomson university laboratory and working with him on experimental constructions. White was declared bankrupt in August 1861 and released several months later. In 1870, White was largely responsible for equipping William Thomson laboratory in the new University premises at Gilmore hill. From 1876, he was producing accurate compasses for metal ships to Thomson design during this period and this became an important part of his business in the last years of his life. He was also involved in the production of sophisticated-sounding machinery that Thomson had designed to address problems encountered laying cables at sea, helping to make possible the first transatlantic cable connection. At the same time, he continued to make a whole range of more conventional instruments such as telescopes, microscopes and surveying equipment. White's association with Thomson continued until he died. After his death, his business continued under the same name, being administered by Matthew Edwards (until 1891 when he left to set up his own company. Thomson who became Sir William Thomson and then Baron Kelvin of Largs in 1892, continued to maintain his interest in the business after James White's death. In 1884 raising most of the capital needed to construct and equip new workshops in Cambridge Street, Glasgow. At these premises, the company continued to make the compass Thomson had designed during the 1870s and to supply it in some quantity, especially to the Admiralty. At the same time, the firm became increasingly involved in the design, production and sale of electrical apparatus. In 1899, Lord Kelvin resigned from his University chair and became, in 1900, a director in the newly formed limited liability company Kelvin & James White Ltd which had acquired the business of James White. At the same time Kelvin's nephew, James Thomson Bottomley (1845-1926), joined the firm. In 1904, a London branch office was opened which by 1915 had become known as Kelvin, White & Hutton Ltd. Kelvin & James White Ltd underwent a further change of name in 1913, becoming Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd. Hughes Company History: Henry Hughes & Sons were founded in 1838 in London as a maker of chronographic and scientific instruments. The firm was incorporated as “Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd” in 1903. In 1923, the company produced its first recording echo sounder and in 1935 a controlling interest in the company was acquired by S Smith & Son Ltd resulting in the development and production of marine and aircraft instruments. Following the London office's destruction in the Blitz of 1941, a collaboration was entered into with Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd resulting in the establishing “Marine Instruments Ltd”. Following the formal amalgamation of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd in 1947 to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Marine Instruments Ltd then acted as regional agents in the UK for Kelvin & Hughes Ltd who were essentially now a part of Smith's Industries Ltd founded in 1944 and the successors of S. Smith & Son Ltd. Kelvin & Hughes Ltd went on to develop various marine radar and echo sounders supplying the Ministry of Transport, and later the Ministry of Defence. The firm was liquidated in 1966 but the name was continued as Kelvin Hughes, a division of the Smiths Group. In 2002, Kelvin Hughes continues to produce and develop marine instruments for commercial and military. G. Falconer Company History: G Falconer (Hong Kong Ltd) appear to have had a retail presence in Hong Kong since 1885, according to the company website, and currently have a shop in the Peninsula Hotel. G Falconer was the Hong Kong selling agent for several British companies. Ross Ltd of 111 New Bond St London was one and the other was Kelvins Nautical Instruments. Falconers were primarily watchmakers, jewellers and diamond merchants.They were also agents for Admiralty Charts, Ross binoculars and telescopes, and sold English Silverware and High Class English Jewellery. In 1928 the company was operating from the Union Building opposite the Hong Kong general post office. It is unclear if the item is an original Sextant made by Kelvin prior to his amalgamation with Henry Hughes & Sons in 1941 as Kelvin appears to have only made compasses up to this date. If the Sextant can be established that it was made by Kelvin then it is very significant and a rare item made for and distributed through their Hong Kong selling agents G Falconer Ltd. There are many Sextants advertised for sale stating "Kelvin & Hughes 1917 model sextant". These can be regarded as replicas as the company was not formed until 1941 and production of marine instruments was not fully under way until after the war in 1947. Further investigation needs to be undertaken to accurately determine the provenance of this item. As the writer currently has the impression that the subject object was possibly made by Kelvin and Hughes in the mid to late 20th century or is a replica made by an unknown maker in the late 1970s. Purchased as an exhibition of marine navigational instruments for the Flagstaff Hill museum. The Sextant is a brass apparatus with filters and telescope lens, and comes with a wooden felt lined storage box. It is a doubly reflecting navigation instrument that measures the angular distance between two visible objects. The primary use of a sextant is to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation.G Falconer and Co. Hong Kong (retailers of nautical equipmentflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, sextant, kelvin & hughes ltd, hong kong, navigational instrument, g falconer, mariner's quadrants

Navigators use parallel rule with maps and charts for plotting a specific course on a chart. One long edge is used with the compass rose on the chart, aligning the centre of the rose with the desired direction around the edge of the rose. The compass bars are then ‘walked’ in and out across the map to the desired location so that lines can be plotted to represent the direction to be travelled. Kelvin Company History: The origins of the company lie in the highly successful and strictly informal relationship between William Thomson (1824-1907), Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University from 1846-1899 and James White, a Glasgow optical maker. James White (1824-1884) founded the firm of James White, an optical instrument maker in Glasgow in 1850 and was involved in supplying and mending apparatus for Thomson university laboratory and working with him on experimental constructions. White was declared bankrupt in August 1861 and released several months later. In 1870, White was largely responsible for equipping William Thomson laboratory in the new University premises at Gilmore hill. From 1876, he was producing accurate compasses for metal ships to Thomson design during this period and this became an important part of his business in the last years of his life. He was also involved in the production of sophisticated sounding machinery that Thomson had designed to address problems encountered laying cables at sea, helping to make possible the first transatlantic cable connection. At the same time, he continued to make a whole range of more conventional instruments such as telescopes, microscopes and surveying equipment. White's association with Thomson continued until he died. After his death, his business continued under the same name, being administered by Matthew Edwards until 1891 when he left to set up his own company. Thomson who became Sir William Thomson and then Baron Kelvin of Largs in 1892, continued to maintain his interest in the business after James White's death in 1884, raising most of the capital needed to construct and equip new workshops in Cambridge Street, Glasgow. At these premises, the company continued to make the compass Thomson had designed during the 1870s and to supply it in some quantity, especially to the Admiralty. At the same time, the firm became increasingly involved in the design, production and sale of electrical apparatus. In 1899, Lord Kelvin resigned from his University chair and became, in 1900, a director in the newly formed limited liability company Kelvin & James White Ltd which had acquired the business of James White. At the same time Kelvin's nephew, James Thomson Bottomley (1845-1926), joined the firm. In 1904, a London branch office was opened which by 1915 had become known as Kelvin, White & Hutton Ltd. Kelvin & James White Ltd underwent a further change of name in 1913, becoming Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd. Hughes Company History: Henry Hughes & Sons were founded in 1838 in London as a maker of chronographic and scientific instruments. The firm was incorporated as “Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd” in 1903. In 1923, the company produced its first recording echo sounder and in 1935 a controlling interest in the company was acquired by S Smith & Son Ltd resulting in the development and production of marine and aircraft instruments. Following the London office's destruction in the Blitz of 1941, a collaboration was entered into with Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd resulting in the establishing “Marine Instruments Ltd”. Following the formal amalgamation of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd in 1947 to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Marine Instruments Ltd then acted as regional agents in the UK for Kelvin & Hughes Ltd who were essentially now a part of Smith's Industries Ltd founded in 1944 and the successors of S Smith & Son Ltd. Kelvin & Hughes Ltd went on to develop various marine radar and echo sounders supplying the Ministry of Transport, and later the Ministry of Defence. The firm was liquidated in 1966 but the name was continued as Kelvin Hughes, a division of the Smiths Group. In 2002, Kelvin Hughes continues to produce and develop marine instruments for commercial and military. This model parallel map ruler is a good example of the commercial diversity of navigational instruments made by Kelvin & Hughes after World War II. It was made in numbers for use by shipping after the second world war and is not particularly rare or significant for it's type. Also it was made no earlier than 1947 as the firms of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd who took over from Smith & Sons were not amalgamated until 1947. It can therefor be assumed that this ruler was made during the company's transitional period to Kelvin & Hughes from Smith Industries Ltd.Brass parallel rule in wooden box with blue felt lining.Rule inscribed on front "Kelvin & Hughes Ltd" " Made in Great Britain"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, parallel rule, kelvin & hughes ltd, map ruler, plot direction, navigation, maps, echo sounder, kelvin & james white, lord kelvin, baron kelvin of largs, scientific instrument

Scrap book containing invoices relating to accounts to be paid by the Ballarat School of Mines between 1870 until 1875. The School of Mines at Ballarat was the first school of Mines in Australia and was established in 1870. The works done to the former Ballarat Circuit Court House were overseen by Robert Davidson (architect and Surveyor) with the contractor being James Williams. Large book, green leather with red binding, numerous original invoices pasted onto the pages. The first pages of the scrapbook includes correspondence relating to the refurbishment of the former Ballarat Court House which was used as the Ballarat School of Mines from 1870. The building was demolished c1913 to make way for the Ballarat Technical Art School (still standing). * 23 August 1870 - Bateman, Clark & Co, The Ballarat Courier * August 1870 - Klug Bros. Furniture and Bedding Warehouse * April 1870 - J. Armstrong * Statement of Receipts and Expenditure from 23rd Aug. 1870 to 19 January 1871 * W. Gooch, * 1870 - William L. Mullen, Ballarat Stationery Warehouse & Printing Office, * 31Jany. 1871 - A.H. King, Iron Merchant, * 1 February 1871 - Richard Tunbridge, Timber Merchant, * January 4th 1871- Henry Gough, * 8th March 1871 William Murfet, * March 1871- Maxwell Morrow, * 1 February 1871- James Curtis, Caxton Steam Printing Works, * May 4th 1871 - William Blomeley, Iron and Brass Founder, * 4 May 1871 - Thomas Rogers, Draper, Milliner, Haberdasher & c. * May14 1871- George Shannon & Co, Importers of China, Glass & Earthenware, * May 31st 1871, Wreford & Co, Machine Printers, *1st July 1871 William McCulloch & Co,( late Reynolds and English) General Carriers to all parts of the Colony, * 1871- J.J. McDonald, Plumber and Gas Fitters, * August 29th 1871 - Eyres Brothers, Furnishing and General Ironmongers, * 1st August 1871, Frank Pinkerton,H Ben. Franklin Printing and Stationary House 18, Armstrong Street, Ballarat. * 12TH July 1871 J. Donovan, * 10th August, 1871 - Edward Rand, Wholesale Druggist & Importer, *11 Nov 1871 - Matthew Hamilton, * October 2nd 1871 - C.B. Retallack, Engineer and General Smith, *December 8 1871 - James Harrington, * June 1871 - Wayne, Wholesale Druggist * 21st Nov. 1871 - Smith Brothers, Timber Merchants. * 5 January 1872 - T. Eggington, Carpenter, * 12 January 1872 - James Fayle, Plumbers & Ironwork * January 26th 1872 - S. Stansfield, * August 10th 1872 - John H. Hammond Wholesale and Retail, Bookseller, Commercial and General Stationer, etc. etc."VOUCHER" inscribed on spine in gold Each invoice pasted into the scrapbook has a number written onto it. The numbers are in chronological order at start at 1 in each calendar year. ballarat school of mines, redmond barry, hugh gray, henry richards caselli, henry caselli, joseph flude, ballarat court house, harrie wood, clock, invoice book, robert davison, james williams, ballarat circuit court house, old ballarat court, emanuel steinfeld, j.t. sleep, c.b. retallack, john phillips, eyres bros, ballaarat gas company, national insurance company, broadbent bros, charles evans, niven and co, william johnson, william ford, george robertson, william vale, m.d. hamilton, plumbago crucible company, morgans crucibles, h.r. caselli, henry richards caselli, george evans, bateman, clark & co,, klug bros., j. armstrong, w. gooch,, william l. mullen, a.h. king, richard tunbridge, henry gough,, william murfet,, james curtis, william blomeley,, thomas rogers, george shannon, wreford, william mcculloch, j.j. mcdonald, frank pinkerton, ben franklin printing and stationary house, j. donovan, edward rand, matthew hamilton, c.b. retallack,, james harrington, smith brothers,, james fayle,, maxwell morrow,, s. stansfield, walhalla, brunswick house, t rogers

Pink covered book showing the Council Offices of the Shire of Ballaratballarat, shire of ballarat, ballarat shire council, brown, george powell, learmonth shire hall, cobb & co, learmonth, ballarat townscape, australian timken, wendouree west housing estate, wendouree west, ballarat airport, joe white maltings, alfredton, a.v. wehl industries, begonia house, walton, valenite-modco, sec substation, ballarat agricultural and pastoral society, gong gong, wendouree sewerage teatment works, alfredton recreation and sports centre, wendouree west library, wendouree recreation reserve, wendouree youth club, norton villiers, planning scheme, lucas textiles, immunizaton, kelaston, linda brown pre-school, wendouree pre-school, parklands clinic, alfredton infant welfare centre, darriwell park, vitclay pipes, t.m. burke estate, webbcona estate, franklin caravans, lake burrumbeet, forrest street primary school, ballarat high school, wendouree west state school, coronet industries, wendouree primary school, learmonth presbyterian church, st matthew's wendouree, st mary's redemptorist fathers monastery, robert ritchie, robert ritchie foodstores, stan farquhar, berklee products, ballarat golf course, s. j. weir, dowling forest racecourse, norm doodt, hines plaster, ballarat aerial view, victorian inland meat authority, s.k. mcivor, j. & g. dart, wendouree west aerial view, egg and egg pulp marketing board, councillors, kinnersly, giot, powell, sansom, cornell, edmonston, crick, ford, mitchell, cobb & co, j. g. dart, rex hollioake, mcdonald, baird, cobb & co, j. & g. dart

This Sikes brass hydrometer was manufactured by the optical and scientific instrument makers Kasner & Moss of 17 Collins Street West, Melbourne, in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The firm adverted hydrometers, as well as optical instruments, as early as August 13th, 1864, in The Age, Melbourne. This hydrometer set was donated to Flagstaff Hill in 1979 by local wine and spirits merchants Lynch Bros of Fairy Street, Warrnambool. Giffen Russell had established the business in 1878, and Harry Lynch took it over in the 1930s, and after he passed away in 1953 Kevin Matthew Lynch became proprietor of K M Lynch Food and Liquor. The business closed in the 2010s. The hydrometer may date back to the establishment of the business in 1878, as Kasner & Moss were selling hydrometers in Melbourne from 1864. Hydrometers were used to measure the density, or relative density, of liquids from the late 1600s. In 1816 Bartholomew Sikes won the competition for the most useful accurate hydrometer. Hydrometers were commonly used by distillers, vintners, and brewers to establish accurate measures of alcohol concentration in their beverages. Following this manufacturing process, government inspectors and excise officers used them to check that the labelled indications of alcohol-proof were correct and that the right amounts of duty were being paid. This hydrometer and its fitted and hinged wooden container show signs of heavy and protracted use in a working environment. Although the instrument has some parts missing and has been recently repaired, the original quality of the inlaid box and the fine engraving on the instrument and the attachable weights, are indications of the hydrometer’s very real value when new. This Sikes hydrometer, bearing the maker's mark of “Kasner & Moss Melbourne” and the registered number “20373”, was presented to the purchasing public as a precision-made instrument designed for professional use. The Sikes hydrometer is of local significance because of its implied association with the alcohol trade in the southwest region of Victoria. It was donated by a family member of Lynch Bros, a local licensed outlet for wines and spirits in the period before the general relaxation of liquor licensing laws in the State of Victoria. It may have belonged to Griffin Russell who established the liquor store in 1878.Hydrometer; original Sikes brass hydrometer in a polished wooden case with an inlaid plaque on the lid. The brass float is a sphere with a thin flat upper stem and a short, lower stem with a bulb-shaped end. The upper stem is engraved scale on both sides with the numbers 1 to 10, and five divisions between each number. There are ten fixed pegs in the base to secure the thick brass horseshoe-shaped, numbered, various-sized weights (20, 30, 40, 80, 90); the free pegs would have originally stored another five weights (10, 50, 60, 70, and 100). The empty compartment in the box suggests another part in the initial set, probably a thermometer. The fitted, fabric-lined box has two brass closures and two brass hinges. The scientific instrument shows signs of heavy use and repairs. The Serial Number on the float matches the Serial Numbers on the weights. The plaque on the lid, the float and the weights have inscriptions. Made by Kasner & Moss, Melbourne. Plaque: “SIKES HYDROMETER / KASNER & MOSS / MELBOURNE” On float's lower stem: “SIKES 20373” On one thin edge of the float's scale, engraved in script “Kasner & Moss” and stamped “MELBOURNE”, and symbol“P” rotated 90 degrees. On the opposite thin edge of the float: “N20.373”, “SIKES”, “I P % II O” (in ornate capitals). Each weight has s unique number, and the same serial number “20373”.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, sikes hydrometer, scientific instrument, pressure measurement, measuring instrument, ullage tool, customs, excise duty, tax, alcohol content, proof, calibrate, standard weights and measures, tariff, kasner & moss, scientific instrument makers, specific gravity, liquid density, alcohol testing, technology, alcohol measurement, proof spirit, wine and spirits merchants, local business, brass measuring instrument, k m lynch, giffen russell, harry lynch

Kelvin Company History: The origins of the company lie in the highly successful, if strictly informal, the relationship between William Thomson (1824-1907), Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University from 1846-1899 and James White, a Glasgow optical maker. James White (1824-1884) founded the firm of James White, who was an optical instrument maker in Glasgow in 1850. He was involved in supplying and mending apparatus for Thomson's university laboratory and working with him on experimental constructions. White was actually declared bankrupt in August 1861 and released several months later. In 1870, White was largely responsible for equipping William Thomson's laboratory in the new University premises at Gilmore hill. From 1876, he was producing accurate compasses for metal ships to Thomson's design during this period and this became an important part of his business in the last years of his life. He was also involved in the production of sophisticated sounding machinery that Thomson had designed to address problems encountered laying cables at sea, helping to make possible the first transatlantic cable connection. At the same time, he continued to make a whole range of more conventional instruments such as telescopes, microscopes and surveying equipment. White's association with Thomson continued until he died. After his death, his business continued under the same name, being administered by Matthew Edwards (until 1891 when he left to set up his own company). Thomson, who became Sir William Thomson and then Baron Kelvin of Largs in 1892, continued to maintain his interest in the business after James White's death in 1884, raising most of the capital needed to construct and equip new workshops in Cambridge Street, Glasgow. At these premises, the company continued to make the compass Thomson had designed during the 1870s and to supply it in some quantity, especially to the Admiralty. At the same time, the firm became increasingly involved in the design, production and sale of electrical apparatus. In 1899, Lord Kelvin resigned from his University chair and became, in 1900, a director in the newly formed limited liability company Kelvin & James White Ltd which had acquired the business of James White. At the same time Kelvin's nephew, James Thomson Bottomley (1845-1926), joined the firm. In 1904, a London branch office was opened which by 1915 had become known as Kelvin, White & Hutton Ltd . Kelvin & James White Ltd underwent a further change of name in 1913, becoming Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd . Hughes Company History: Henry Hughes & Sons was founded in 1838 in London as a maker of chronographic and scientific instruments. The firm was incorporated as Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd in 1903. In 1923, the company produced its first recording echo sounder and in 1935, a controlling interest in the company was acquired by S Smith & Son Ltd resulting in the development and production of marine and aircraft instruments. Following the London office's destruction in the Blitz of 1941, a collaboration was entered into with Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd resulting in the establishing Marine Instruments Ltd. Following the formal amalgamation of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd in 1947 to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd., Marine Instruments Ltd then acted as regional agents in the UK for Kelvin & Hughes Ltd who were essentially now a part of Smith's Industries Ltd founded in 1944 and the successors of S Smith & Son Ltd. Kelvin & Hughes Ltd went on to develop various marine radar and echo sounders supplying the Ministry of Transport, and later the Ministry of Defence. The firm was liquidated in 1966 but the name was continued as Kelvin Hughes, a division of the Smiths Group. In 2002, Kelvin Hughes continues to produce and develop marine instruments for commercial and military use. This model compass is a good example of the commercial type of instruments made by Kelvin & Hughes after the world war 2, it was made in numbers for use on various types of shipping after the second world war and is not particularly rare or significant for it's type. Also it was made no earlier than 1947 as the firms of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd who took over from Smith & Sons were not amalgamated until 1947. Given that Smith and Sons is engraved on the compass with Kelvin & Hughes it can be assumed that this compass was made during the company's transitional period to Kelvin & Hughes.Compass, marine or ship's card compass, gimble mounted, with inscriptions. Type is Lord Kelvin 10 inch compass card. Made in Great Britain by Kelvin Hughes Division of S. Smith & Sons (England) Ltd. "LORD KELVIN 10.", "COMPASS GRID", "MANUFACTURED IN GREAT BRITAIN BY", "KELVIN HUGHES DIVISION", "S. Smith & Sons (England) Ltd".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, marine compass, gimble compass, ship's compass, lord kelvin compass, smith and sons england ltd, henry hughes & son ltd london england, kelvin bottomley & baird ltd glasgow scotland, kelvin & hughes ltd, navigation instrument, scientific instrument, william thomson, james white, baron kelvin of largs

Content: Page 1: - The Missions Patron, President, Committee - Photograph of the Siddeley Street Mission Page 2: - Lost ship SS Waratah (from the Blue Anchor Line founded by Wilhelm Lund - Death of able seaman, Leslie Mumford of the ship Wendur - Death of German seaman, Matthew Hummelsheim after 3 months in hospital - Visit of Rev. Gurney Goldsmith to the Sydney Mission - News from the Newcastle Mission and Port Adelaide - News from the LHLG (drawing room meetings) - League of the Souther Cross Page 3: - 3rd Annual Seafarers Service - Thanks for gifts - Ships and Sailors Collections list - Address and timetable of activities in the 3 missions - Advertising from Inglis, SMith & Co. Page 4: - Advertising from Robur Tea, Jas. F. McKenzie & Co. , Diocesan Books Society The Mission holds a photograph of this publication being packed in calico by the members of the 'Ladies Harbour Lights Guild' for distribution to branches and supporters.Published for some 30 years by the Victorian Missions to Seamen issued to supporters the series contributes to the history of the organisation. It is a key cross reference supplying many details and dates of Chaplain and LHLG activities in both Melbourne, Port Phillip and other States where Missions were gradually established and information not able to be included in Annual Reports. It is also a source of images.newsletter, victorian seamen's mission, melbourne misson to seamen, jottings from our log, lhlg, rope, flying angel, seagull, advertising, port melbourne, williamstown, sailors' home, australian wharf, seamen's institute, sailors' rest, services, concerts, events, socials, deaths, w.h.c. darvall, motor boat, geelong, woolies, michaelmas, quarterly, ladies harbour lights guild, reverend alfred gurney goldsmith, charles arthur holmes, reverend a.t. pitt, harold kingston vickery, boatman, southern cross, crotonhurst, myrniong, s.s. waratah, seamen's guild, wendur, leslie mumford, matthew hummelsheim, blue anchor line, wilhelm lund

Content: Page 1: - The Missions Patron, President, Committee - Photograph of the Siddeley Street Mission Page 2: - Lost ship SS Waratah (from the Blue Anchor Line founded by Wilhelm Lund - Death of able seaman, Leslie Mumford of the ship Wendur - Death of German seaman, Matthew Hummelsheim after 3 months in hospital - Visit of Rev. Gurney Goldsmith to the Sydney Mission - News from the Newcastle Mission and Port Adelaide - News from the LHLG (drawing room meetings) - League of the Souther Cross Page 3: - 3rd Annual Seafarers Service - Thanks for gifts - Ships and Sailors Collections list - Address and timetable of activities in the 3 missions - Advertising from Inglis, SMith & Co. Page 4: - Advertising from Robur Tea, Jas. F. McKenzie & Co. , Diocesan Books Society The Mission holds a photograph of this publication being packed in calico by the members of the 'Ladies Harbour Lights Guild' for distribution to branches and supporters.Published for some 30 years by the Victorian Missions to Seamen issued to supporters the series contributes to the history of the organisation. It is a key cross reference supplying many details and dates of Chaplain and LHLG activities in both Melbourne, Port Phillip and other States where Missions were gradually established and information not able to be included in Annual Reports. It is also a source of images.newsletter, victorian seamen's mission, melbourne misson to seamen, jottings from our log, lhlg, rope, flying angel, seagull, advertising, port melbourne, williamstown, sailors' home, australian wharf, seamen's institute, sailors' rest, services, concerts, events, socials, deaths, w.h.c. darvall, motor boat, geelong, woolies, michaelmas, quarterly, ladies harbour lights guild, reverend alfred gurney goldsmith, charles arthur holmes, reverend a.t. pitt, harold kingston vickery, boatman, southern cross, crotonhurst, myrniong, s.s. waratah, seamen's guild, wendur, leslie mumford, matthew hummelsheim, blue anchor line, wilhelm lund

The booklet provides information for prospective students, styled around a passport and travel guide. Page 24 features quotes regarding the forthcoming move from Mt Helen Campus to the Camp Street Campus at the end of 2001, early 2022. Pages 28 and 29 feature small quotes from GD/MM alumni, as well as naming contacts and connections. Co-production of students and staff. Initiated by lecturer Helmut Stenzel, concept by student Anthony Boulton. Design, direction, copy and production by Elise Whetter. Student works contributed by: Tim Allan, Michelle Allen, Matthew Avent, Reuben Barnett, Michelle Berry, Anthony Boulton, Lucy Brisbane, Amanda Brizzi, Simone Carras-Kerr, Naomi Craig, Belinda Garth, Alex Gillett, Danielle Harris, Andrew Isaac, Hamish McDougall, Heath McGregor, Ange Nastos, Jackie Orr, Marc Oswin, Andrea Read, Ed Sawyers, Leigh Scholten, Jessica Steinke, Peta Wallace, Andrew Wapling, Leigh Webb, Fiona Woolley, Sony Zwolinski. The cover stock is Reaction, Night Offshore Blue, 310gsm, produced by the Gmund paper company, Germany. Its reverse is matt black.Promotional brochure for prospective students of the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Graphic Design/Multimedia). 32pp text (full colour throughout) plus 4pp cover (on blue Reaction specialty stock) debossing and laser cut holes. Saddlestitched with matching blue staples. Booklet contained in a plastic sleeve with clear front.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, multimedia, bachelor, degree, tim allan, michelle allen, matthew avent, reuben barnett, michelle berry, anthony boulton, lucy brisbane, amanda brizzi, simone carras-kerr, naomi craig, belinda garth, alex gillett, danielle harris, andrew isaac, hamish mcdougall, heath mcgregor, ange nastos, jackie orr, marc oswin, andrea read, ed sawyers, leigh scholten, jessica steinke, peta wallace, andrew wapling, leigh webb, fiona woolley, sony zwolinski, elise whetter, helmut stenzel

The Federation University RoadNats Championships held in Ballarat from 03-07 January 2018. The event attracts riders from around the world. Colour photographs of cyclists participating in RoadNats in Sturt Street Ballarat riding in front of a Federation University banner. roadnats, cycling, federation university, cycling australia, ballarat, sturt street ballarat, bicycle

Reports published in The Courier newspaper of performances by Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts, including items naming students past and present of the University of Ballarat during 1997 plus articles of people and events connected to the Arts Academy. Also contains information about Ballarat University courses for performing arts. Articles are mostly from the Ballarat Courier newspaper in chronology year (1997) order with no page numbers. Two items are from December 1996 and three articles in October 2001. PRODUCTIONS : *' Pericles' performed by Ballarat's Ozact Theatre Company at Port Fairy's Battery Point. *'Maelstrom' written by Chris Dickens and directed by Peter Tulloch performed by BAPA third year students.(Oct. 28th - Nov 1st) Some cast members were: James McLaverty, Melissa Casey, Linda Judd, Angela Coad, Sarah Griffin, Kathy Lucas, Melissa Casey, Laura Hill, Grant Hickey, Jamie Robertson, Jon Catanzariti, Steve Kerr, Jeff Parker Natalie Zappulla. Performed at Ballarat University Studio Theatre (Nov 4th -8th) and also at Melbourne's CUB Malthouse (Nov. 25th-29th) *"7 Deadly" directed by Chris Dickens and performed in The Chapel at the Academy's Victoria Street campus by 1st year Ballarat University students. Some cast members were: Ash Abdou, Niniane Le Page, Alex Meerbach, Adam Davies and Elicia Bolger. *"Sounds of Broadway and Off' (Oct 9th - 11th) directed and choreographed by Judith Roberts and performed at the Studio Theatre , University of Ballarat, by 1st year students of Musical Theatre at BAPA. Some cast members were Paul Thomas, Shannon Palmer, Aakash Andrews, Justine Schnellbeck, Erica Chestnut,, Rebecca McGuinness, Matthew Heyward, Kellie Rode. Tickets cost $5.00 *'Bewitched" "a parody of the original television series" directed and produced by Ballarat performing arts graduates Adam Turnbull and Claire O'Sullivan. Most of the cast and crew were graduates from the University of Ballarat. Some cast members were: Katherine Evans as Samantha and Martin Cole as Darren. Simon Buckle was responsible for his original music, songs and special effects. *Concert: Featuring pianist Slavomir Zumis and cellist Robert Ekselman (Oct. 3rd) *"Charley's Aunt" by Brandon Thomas, performed by 2nd year Ballarat Academy of the Arts 2nd Year Company at The Venue Studio Theatre, University of Ballarat (Sept. 23rd-27th). Cast members: Derren Jackson, Ross Larkin, Kevin Dee, Adelle Gregory, Colette Bruggeman, Luke Doxey, Gavin Fenech, Dennis Marinovic, Nadia Andary, Narelle Werner. Cost: Adults $10, Concession $7.50, Bookings at Majestix. *'The Importance of Being Ernest' (by Oscar Wilde), performed by second year theatre company of the University of Ballarat, directed by Maureen Edwards, designed by Andrew Arney. Cast members included Narrell Werner as Gwendolen, Tim Haymes as Jack, Mark Gambino as Algermon, Adelle Gregory as Cecily and Heather Kent as Lady Bracknell. The production was at the Studio Theatre, University of Ballarat, September 16th-20th , 8pm. Ticket costs: $10 Adult, $7.50 Pensioners/students. Double bill tickets for The Importance of Being Ernest and Charley's Aunt (Sept.23-27) costs: $15 Adults,$10 Concession. *"The Man From Muckinupin' (by Dorothy Hewett), directed by Chris Dickens and performed by University of Ballarat 3rd Year Performing Arts at Studio Theatre, University of Ballarat from Aug 26th - Aug 30th 1997. Cast members: Lisa Judd as Polly, James McLaverty as Jack, Jamie Robertson, Natalia Rose, Steven Kerr, Jon Catanzariti, Melissa Casey, Grant Hickey, Sarah Griffin, Laura Hill, Kathy Lucas, Angela Coad, and Jeff Parker. Ticket costs: $10 Adults, $7.50 Concession from MajesTix *'The Inspector' (by John Cousins) director Bruce Widdop, performed by the Third Year Graduating Company, University of Ballarat, Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts; at Studio Theatre, University of Ballarat, Aug 19th-23rd, 1997. Cast: Jamie Robertson as the mayor, Jeff Parker as the supposed government inspector, Grant Hickey as Sidney, Melissa Carey as Rose, and Sarah Griffin as Rose's daughter, Laura Hill as the postmaster and Linda Judd as the headmistress. Some 1st year students had cameo roles - Adam Parsons and Adam Davies. *'Cosi' directed by Andrew Seeary and performed by Theatre Movement at the Grainery Lane Theatre, Doveton Street, Balarat. The story has a young, nervous director Lewis, played by Brett Edginton, arrive in a mental home to produce a play with the inmates. Other cast members are Karl Hatton (Roy), Miranda Crellin (Cherry), Rob MacLeod (Henry), Ray Craven (Zac), Narrell Werner (Julie), Nadia Andary (Ruth), Mark Gambino (Doug), Elizabet Stewart and Michael Cooper (Lewis' unsympathetic friends) and Bob House (the Social Worker). Nadia, Mark and Narelle are Ballarat University performing arts students. Season: July 24th,25th 26th and 31st and August 1st and 2nd, 1997. Tickets at the door or through Majestix. Cost: Adults $16; Concession $11. Reviewer: Barry Breen, a Ballarat author, poet and performance artist. *'New Works' involves two plays - 'The Inside Out', director Melissa Casey and 'Secrets'. director Jeff Parker, presented by Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts Third Year Company, both written and directed by third year students. All production areas handled by students of BAPA. Cast members: 'The Inside Out' - Jamie Robertson, Laura Hill. 'Secrets' - Sarah Griffin, Linda Jude, Steven Kerr, Angela Coad, Natalie Zappulla. Staged at University of Ballarat's Studio Theatre. Bookings MajesTix - $10 or $7.5 *Euripide's, 'The Bacchae', a tale of revenge, directed by Bruce Widdop and performed by 2nd year students from the University of Ballarat Performing Arts Department and the BAPA. Assistant directors' Tim Haymes and Derren Jackson. Cast members: Richard DiGregorio (Dionysus), Chris Stipic (Cadmus), Colette Brugman (Agaue), Denis Marinovic (Pentheus), Mark Gambino (Teiresias) and Ross Larkin as the messenger. Other supporting performers are Luke Doxey, Brendan Mayne, Heather Kent, Kevin Dee, Gavin Fenech, Nadia Andary, Karissa Clarke, Adelle Gregory and Narrell Werner. The play was performed at the Studio Theatre, Ballarat University, June 3rd-6th, 1997.Tickets MajesTix or at the door - $10 Adult, $7.50 Concession. *'Back to the Tivoli' School of Performing Arts - June 10th -14th. Venue: Academy of Performing Arts, Victoria Street, 8pm *Aristophane's 'Lysistrata', an anti-war comedy. Performed by first year drama students from the University of Ballarat and BAPA at the Studio Theatre, University of Ballarat, Mount Helen, on May 27th-30th, 1997. Cast members: Niniane Le Page (Lysistrata), Fiona Russell (Calonice), Anne Winter (Myhrrine), Dominic Phelan (Cinesias), Alex Meerbach (Stratyllis), Michael Rafferty (Leader), Melissa Lowndes (Lampito), Renee Francis (Ismenia), Kathryn Martin (Corinthian), Geoffrey Spink (doorman), Adam Parsons (magistrate), Adrian Dart (policeman), David Kambouris (policeman two), Max Grarock (negotiator), Phol Crompton (ambassador) and Ross Farrell (herald). Male chorus members: Paul Thomas, Adam Davies, Ashraf Abdou, Karan Khanna. Female chorus members: Lauren Oliver, Suzie, Lewis and Lindy Kerr. Tickets MajesTix - $10 Adults, $7.50 Concession; or $12 special double bill price including The Bacchae. *Roger Woodward Recital - a piano recital by the internationally acclaimed Australian pianist to launch the Ballarat Academy of the Arts asset drive. He performed on the University's historic Erard Grand Concert piano on stage in Founders Hall, describing it as "absolutely amazing.' The instrument was 93 years old and hadn't been played for more than eighty years. An audience of 500 were entertained with pieces by Schubert and Bach for the first half of the program and Waltzes, Mazurkas, and Polonaises by Chopin after the interval. Fittingly an encore of the Minuet in G by Paderewski was played on the very piano the composer had brought from England for his Australian tour in 1906. *'The Merry Wives of Windsor' by William Shakespeare; directed by Beth Child; designer Damian Muller; Production by Third Year Graduating Company, University of Ballarat Performing Arts Department. This play is a comedy not performed very frequently. Cast members: Angela Coad (Mistress Page), Laura Hil (Mistress Quickly), Gavin Fenech (Falstaff), Kathy Lucus (Justice Shallow), Melissa Casey (Mistress Ford), Jeff Parker (Mr Ford), Jamie Robertson ( Mr Page) and Karrissa Clarke (Simple). Staged at the Studio Theatre, University of Ballarat, May 6th-10th 1997 at 8pm. Tickets $10. Concession $7.50. *"Ship of Fools" SMB Performing Arts. Grainery Lane Theatre, 9th-10th May 1997 Cast members: Chris Lytas (Mac & Convinso), Kate Edwards (Mayor & Rachel), Ruth Sheridan (numerous characters) *'Lola Montez - The Musical' author Alan Burke; director Peter Tulloch; choreographer Fred Fargher; designer Damian Muller, musical director Graeme Vendy. Performed by twenty-eight second year Performing Arts students with Nadia Andary in the lead role of Lola,, Grant Hickey as Henry Seekamp the Ballarat Times editor who receives a whipping from Lola for his criticism of her. Tim Haymes is the character Smith, Karissa Clarke plays nurse Jane Oliver and Ross Larkin plays soldier Daniel Brady. Other cast members were Luke Doxey, Richard Di Gregorio, Chris Stipic and Brendan Mayne. A feature of the show is Lola's celebrated Spider Dance which was acknowledged many years ago by the crowd throwing gold nuggets onto the stage. Presented by the Hugh Williamson Foundation in association with the Begonia Festival organizers the performance was at Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat nightly from 12th-15th March at 8pm with a matinee at 2pm on the 15th. Tickets at Majestic: Adult $18.50, Concession $13.50, Group Adult $15.50, Group Concession $10.50, Culture Vulture $12.00 Family $46 Season 97. *' 2001- 'On The Town' a musical comedy performed by graduating Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts and directed by course coordinator Kim Durban from the Victorian Theatre Company; and BAPA assistant production manager Jo Pearson. It features a cast of 30 and music from a 15 piece band. Photo depicts three cast members: Keith Miles, Adam Lubicz and Glenn Quinn. It was performed in America in 1944 and tells the story of three sailors who arrive in New York on 24-hour shore leave. It was performed at Founder's Hall, University of Ballarat, Mount Helen campus. Tickets $15 adults, $10 concession and $7 for children and students. Family tickets were available. Bookings MajesTix. *'Play With Your Food' a new theatre restaurant show performed by SMB Performing Arts students at Craig's Cellar, Lydiard Street, Ballarat. It was an original show devised and written by Second Year SMB Performing Arts students. following their sold-out touring show 'unplugged' and Book Week play 'SapceDust'. There are also articles about people involved with the University of Ballarat Performing Arts course and the courses in the Arts. Lady Lush's world of unusual characters presented jokes, songs, music whisked together into a bizarre story for audiences to enjoy and even be tie up. Cast members: Melissa Porritt, Loenne Whitecross, Jess Matthews, Kristie Glab and Julia McNamee. It was performed over five nights, 7th-8th-9th-15th and 16th November, 2001. Cost $20. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES: Directors for University of Ballarat 2nd Year Performing Arts Maureen Edwards (photo) An advertisement for BA Visual Arts - Studio Studies available for Ceramics / Drawing / Graphic Design / Print Making /Painting / Multi-Discipline - Undergraduate and Post Graduate Studies. Also for BA Performing Arts - Major Studies available: Performance Acting, Theatre Production, Performance Music Theatre. Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts - New lecturers 1997: Lecturer in Design and theatre crafts - Damian Muller; lecturer in production and stage management - Leonard Bauska; and lecturer in theatre technology - Matthew Heenan. Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts - 1 st article in 'The Flag' Alumni Newsletter, University of Ballarat, Issue June, 1997 re 1st intake of students in February, 1997. 2nd article 'Where Are They Now' - Amanda Sandwith. Event - 'Lydiard Street Alive' : firebreathing act 'David and Goliath' performed by David Patullo. Article with information (includes advertisment for course) about the 3 year performing arts degree at Ballarat consisting of performance acting, theatre production and performance music theatre which are part of Ballarat Academy of Performi8ng Arts which resources from three institutions - University of Ballarat, Australian Catholic University and the School of Mines. BAPA launch: Photos of some attendees - June 3rd 1997 Ballarat Courier. Performers featured Erica Chestnut and Sue-Ann Thomas. Amy Young - Up Close and Personal article - Ballarat Courier - Saturday June 14 1997. Amy Young was the director and conductress of Ballarat 'Y" Choir for 45 years. In 1996 she donated her husband's (Dr Keith Young) Steinway grand piano and musical collection to BAPA. This article is about her life. Events calendar for the Month of May, 1997. Peter Tulloch ( University of Ballarat Performing Arts Co-ordinator 1997) Newspaper article - interview by Elise Sullivan that appeared in The Ballarat Courier Saturday May 3rd 1997 Weekend Edition . Many articles on Roger Woodward and a $3 million asset drive for the Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts. Advertisement for 3 Arts positions at the University of Ballarat - Lecturers in Theatre for Movement/Dance; Design, Theory and Craft; and Theatre Technology Article: 'Who's Who at the Academy' - A list of First Year, Second Year, Third Year, Performing Arts Staff (University of Ballarat and Australian Catholic University). Article about the Erard Concert Grande piano and its acquisition by the University of Ballarat. There are several articles linked to the production of "Lola Montez the Musical' including: *Lola Montez's life in a timeline -1818 to 1861 compiled by Peter Freund, Her Majesty's Theatre historian on behalf of Ballarat Begonia Festival. * A radio show in 1952 performed by Ballarat's "Y" Drama Group featuring 16 year old Joy Brehaut as Lola Montez and directed by 3BA's Ted Furling *Ballarat's Most Famous Scandal Advertising Poster for Lola Montez *Lola Whips In * Lola to Tread the Boards Again * Lola to Return to Ballarat - The "Minister for Purity, The Reverend John Potter" - (actor Jamie Robertson) * Veteran Takes His First Look at Lola * First Stage Lola meets the New Lola - Nadia Andary meets 1967 Lola, Nancy Brauer. * Lola Returns Home An article listing the 12th Annual Encore Awards held at Ballarat Village on Wednesday 5th March 1997. * Advertisement for major studies available in 1998 -Theatre Performance; Music Theatre Performance and Theatre Production plus upcoming productions - Aug - The Inspector and The Man From Muckinup; Sept - The Importance of Being Ernest and Charley's Aunt; Oct- The London Blitz Show and They Shot Horses Don't They? Nov - Graduate Exhibition * Article 3/12/1996: Amy Young donates her husband Dr. W. H. Keith Young's Steinway grand piano and studio stacked with historic documents to the jointly run Performing Arts Academy following his death. The book consists of A4 paper sheets, heat bound with blue card front and back cover with a plastic overlay. The pages contain photocopied articles printed in the Ballarat Courier during 1997. 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This item is one of a collection of clothing items that belonged to the Stephenson family who lived at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, Melbourne. Matthew Stephenson (1861 – 1943) who had grown up on the Bendigo goldfields and shifted to Melbourne in the early 1900’s was a train driver and later, a fireman with the railways. His wife Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Wigley (1865 – 1953) also grew up on the goldfields around Majorca and Bendigo. They married in 1885 in Bendigo. They had two daughters – Ethel Evelyn Stephenson (1886 – 1956) and Lillian or Lila (1891 – 1977) who were milliners and dressmakers and who continued to live in the family home after the death of their parents. The family are recorded as living at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, as early as 1914. It is not known who made or owned the clothing that makes up this collection but as it appears to be from the late Victorian and early Edwardian era, the different pieces were probably made and worn by any of the three ladies of the house – Betsy, Ethel and/or Lila. During W.W.2, a local Warrnambool couple (Meryl and Tony Everard) boarded with them – Tony was in the airforce training paratroopers to jump into (and survive) enemy territory and his wife Meryl worked in the Methodist baby Home. The Everards developed a close friendship with the Stephensons and were responsible for clearing out the house (and finding this clothing collection) after Lila died in 1977. Starting in around 1850, women began wearing boots that resembled the ones already worn by men in high society. Victorian women's boots were slightly more feminine in nature, however, than those worn by their male counterparts. The boots first worn by women extended to the middle of the calf so that her ankle would stay properly covered underneath her many skirts. These boots often featured laces or a row of buttons to keep them secure to the foot and ankle. Although usually made from durable materials like rubber and leather, boots that were worn purely for fashion were sometimes made of more elegant materials like patent leather or dyed suede. Edwardian boots were lace up or button up. The most remarkable thing about women's shoes in the 1920's was that they were visible! This led to an increase in demand for new styles every season which made ordering custom fit shoes a thing of the past. New shoes were made in standard sizes, ready to buy from local clothing stores or mail order catalogues. Working women, however, tended to wear sensible, lace up shoes and boots. These boots appear to be of a practical nature, designed for comfort, warmth, and proof against the rain and mud, rather than high fashion. They feature the brand name "adler" printed on the inner sole and have stamped letters and numbers suggesting ready-made sizes.This pair of boots are a significant example of a working woman's footwear dating around the early 20th century.Pair of lady's black leather, lace up boots featuring 3.75 cm heels, 14 pairs of lacing eyelets, a black leather tongue and black shoelaces. The leather soles have tacks on the heels and near the instep. The boots have a black leather inner sole and the inner shaft and upper part of the boots are lined with a durable cotton type fabric. Both boots have ink markings (handwritten and stamped) at the top of the shaft lining and the inner sole of the left hand boot is labelled "adler".Both boots - "0/128 /X" (handwritten) and "6MC200" (stamped). Left boot inner sole - "adler" left boot upper shaft lining - "X/8FH?" (handwritten)flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, boots, lady's boots, footwear, leather boots, lace up boots, adler, stephenson family

This item is one of a collection of clothing items that belonged to the Stephenson family who lived at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, Melbourne. Matthew Stephenson (1861 – 1943) who had grown up on the Bendigo goldfields and shifted to Melbourne in the early 1900’s was a train driver and later, a fireman with the railways. His wife Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Wigley (1865 – 1953) also grew up on the goldfields around Majorca and Bendigo. They married in 1885 in Bendigo. They had two daughters – Ethel Evelyn Stephenson (1886 – 1956) and Lillian or Lila (1891 – 1977) who were milliners and dressmakers and who continued to live in the family home after the death of their parents. The family are recorded as living at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, as early as 1914. It is not known who made or owned the clothing that makes up this collection but as it appears to be from the late Victorian and early Edwardian era, the different pieces were probably made and worn by any of the three ladies of the house – Betsy, Ethel and/or Lila. During W.W.2, a local Warrnambool couple (Meryl and Tony Everard) boarded with them – Tony was in the airforce training paratroopers to jump into (and survive) enemy territory and his wife Meryl worked in the Methodist baby Home. The Everards developed a close friendship with the Stephensons and were responsible for clearing out the house (and finding this clothing collection) after Lila died in 1977. A petticoat is a lady's undergarment - worn under a skirt or dress. They provided warmth, modesty and shape to the dress. In the middle of the 19th century, petticoats were worn over hoops, bustles or in layers. Petticoats varied according to the style of the outside skirt or dress. Plain petticoats tended to be worn with everyday wear whilst better dresses (party dresses or silk gowns) were worn with petticoats that often had more trim and embellishments. Edwardian petticoats had less volume than Victorian era petticoats and they had a "dust ruffle" or lining under a lace flounce. The "dust ruffle" protected the lace flounce and gave the petticoat more flare at the bottom, greater freedom when walking as well as saving the flounce (which was often made of finer material) from everyday wear and tear. Tucks are another feature of Edwardian petticoats - when the lace at the bottom became worn, it could be cut off and the tucks released. This extended the life of the petticoat. This petticoat features an intricate trim of broderie anglaise. Although broderie anglaise was a lace that could be made by hand, it was very time consuming to make. St Gallen was a city in Switzerland that had become known for producing quality textiles. At the beginning of the 19th century, the first embroidery machines were developed in St Gallen. Factories used embroidery machines but people also had them in their homes. They were able to produce broderie anglaise for export. By the early 20th century, machine made lace, fabric, ribbons etc. were being sold in drapers shops all over England and Wales to women who were making clothes and furnishings for their families. It is highly likely that the lady who made this petticoat brought the lengths of broderie anglaise already made to embellish and personalise her petticoat.This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in the late 19th century - creating pintucks and adding lace to personalise and embellish a practical item of clothing. A lady's fine cotton and lace ankle length petticoat featuring a deep decorative hem made from sheer pinspot fabric and bands of eyelet lace. The top section of the petticoat is made from five sections of fine cotton sewn together with french seams and gathered with pleats and darts into the waistband. The waistband opening has two button holes and one button (the top button is missing) and a front section with a drawstring. The lace hem is lined with the same fine cotton as the top of the petticoat. There are three different lace bands - a narrow one featuring small flowers, a similar wider band with larger flowers and it is finished at the bottom with a broad band of lace with an intricate leaf design.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, petticoat, lady's petticoat, broderie anglaise, decorative petticoat, draw string waist, machine sewn, dressmaker, stephenson family, pintucks, needlework

This item is one of a collection of clothing items that belonged to the Stephenson family who lived at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, Melbourne. Matthew Stephenson (1861 – 1943) who had grown up on the Bendigo goldfields and shifted to Melbourne in the early 1900’s was a train driver and later, a fireman with the railways. His wife Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Wigley (1865 – 1953) also grew up on the goldfields around Majorca and Bendigo. They married in 1885 in Bendigo. They had two daughters – Ethel Evelyn Stephenson (1886 – 1956) and Lillian or Lila (1891 – 1977) who were milliners and dressmakers and who continued to live in the family home after the death of their parents. The family are recorded as living at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, as early as 1914. It is not known who made or owned the clothing that makes up this collection but as it appears to be from the late Victorian and early Edwardian era, the different pieces were probably made and worn by any of the three ladies of the house – Betsy, Ethel and/or Lila. During W.W.2, a local Warrnambool couple (Meryl and Tony Everard) boarded with them – Tony was in the airforce training paratroopers to jump into (and survive) enemy territory and his wife Meryl worked in the Methodist baby Home. The Everards developed a close friendship with the Stephensons and were responsible for clearing out the house (and finding this clothing collection) after Lila died in 1977. This overskirt is an outer protective garment made of durable cotton and was probably worn over a lady's skirt or dress to protect it whilst they were working. The pockets are large enough for the wearer to keep small items in and there is a loop at the back that would allow the wearer to hang it on a hook, when she finished her work. This item is an example of clothing worn by working women in the late 19th and early 20th centuryA heavy cotton ankle length overskirt made with two wide gored sections containing inset pockets joined to a middle T shaped front band. It has a waistband of grosgrain ribbon and a side opening with 3 pairs of metal snaps (one pair is missing) and a hook and eye at the top. The waistband also has a taped loop (for hanging) and an unusual double fabric overlay with unattached curved ends.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, overskirt, needlework, sewing, protective garment, stephenson family

This item is one of a collection of clothing items that belonged to the Stephenson family who lived at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, Melbourne. Matthew Stephenson (1861 – 1943) who had grown up on the Bendigo goldfields and shifted to Melbourne in the early 1900’s was a train driver and later, a fireman with the railways. His wife Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Wigley (1865 – 1953) also grew up on the goldfields around Majorca and Bendigo. They married in 1885 in Bendigo. They had two daughters – Ethel Evelyn Stephenson (1886 – 1956) and Lillian or Lila (1891 – 1977) who were milliners and dressmakers and who continued to live in the family home after the death of their parents. The family are recorded as living at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, as early as 1914. It is not known who made or owned the clothing that makes up this collection but as it appears to be from the late Victorian and early Edwardian era, the different pieces were probably made and worn by any of the three ladies of the house – Betsy, Ethel and/or Lila. During W.W.2, a local Warrnambool couple (Meryl and Tony Everard) boarded with them – Tony was in the airforce training paratroopers to jump into (and survive) enemy territory and his wife Meryl worked in the Methodist baby Home. The Everards developed a close friendship with the Stephensons and were responsible for clearing out the house (and finding this clothing collection) after Lila died in 1977. A petticoat is a lady's undergarment - worn under a skirt or dress. They provided warmth, modesty and shape to the dress. In the middle of the 19th century, petticoats were worn over hoops, bustles or in layers. Petticoats varied according to the style of the outside skirt or dress. Plain petticoats tended to be worn with everyday wear whilst better dresses (party dresses or silk gowns) were worn with petticoats that often had more trim and embellishments. Edwardian petticoats had less volume than Victorian era petticoats and they had a "dust ruffle" or lining under a lace flounce. The "dust ruffle" protected the lace flounce and gave the petticoat more flare at the bottom, greater freedom when walking as well as saving the flounce (which was often made of finer material) from everyday wear and tear. Tucks are another feature of Edwardian petticoats - when the lace at the bottom became worn, it could be cut off and the tucks released. This extended the life of the petticoat. This petticoat features an intricate trim of broderie anglaise. Although broderie anglaise was a lace that could be made by hand, it was very time consuming to make. St Gallen was a city in Switzerland that had become known for producing quality textiles. At the beginning of the 19th century, the first embroidery machines were developed in St Gallen. Factories used embroidery machines but people also had them in their homes. They were able to produce broderie anglaise for export. By the early 20th century, machine made lace, fabric, ribbons etc. were being sold in drapers shops all over England and Wales to women who were making clothes and furnishings for their families. It is highly likely that the lady who made this petticoat brought the lengths of broderie anglaise already made to embellish and personalise her petticoat.This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in the late 19th century - creating pintucks and adding lace to personalise and embellish a practical item of clothing.A lady's ankle length petticoat made in three sections. The top section is made from three rectangles of fine cotton (batiste) joined into a round with narrow french seams and inserted into a simple drawstring waistband with a small opening. The second section is made with rows of alternating strips of fine pin tucked lawn, white cotton cut work embroidery and a wider cotton lace design all joined in a diagonal pattern and lined with fine lawn. The bottom section of the petticoat has a horizontal strip of eyelet lace followed by a wider strip of fine pin tucked lawn and is finished with a deep hem of white cotton crocheted lace fabric and has the same lawn lining as the section above.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, petticoat, lady's petticoat, needlework, sewing, broderie anglaise, stephenson family, drawstring waistband

This item is one of a collection of clothing items that belonged to the Stephenson family who lived at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, Melbourne. Matthew Stephenson (1861 – 1943) who had grown up on the Bendigo goldfields and shifted to Melbourne in the early 1900’s was a train driver and later, a fireman with the railways. His wife Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Wigley (1865 – 1953) also grew up on the goldfields around Majorca and Bendigo. They married in 1885 in Bendigo. They had two daughters – Ethel Evelyn Stephenson (1886 – 1956) and Lillian or Lila (1891 – 1977) who were milliners and dressmakers and who continued to live in the family home after the death of their parents. The family are recorded as living at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, as early as 1914. It is not known who made or owned the clothing that makes up this collection but as it appears to be from the late Victorian and early Edwardian era, the different pieces were probably made and worn by any of the three ladies of the house – Betsy, Ethel and/or Lila. During W.W.2, a local Warrnambool couple (Meryl and Tony Everard) boarded with them – Tony was in the airforce training paratroopers to jump into (and survive) enemy territory and his wife Meryl worked in the Methodist baby Home. The Everards developed a close friendship with the Stephensons and were responsible for clearing out the house (and finding this clothing collection) after Lila died in 1977. This nightgown is machine sewn and has an added detailed design of pintucks and broderie anglaise lace to the front yoke and cuffs as a decorative element. The 1800's bought a shift in attitude towards modesty as the Victorian era progressed and by the mid to late 1800's it had become more acceptable ladies to wear simple, modest nightgowns. They tended to have a very loose fit and were usually made of linen, cotton or flannel, which had the advantage of providing warmth and also being easy to wash - a necessity for a garment worn next to the skin. Although the basic design of the nightgown was fairly simple, the wearer was free to add various types of trim e.g. lace, crochet, pintucks, embroidery etc.This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in the late 19th and early 20th century - combining machine stitching with hand embroidery to personalise and embellish a practical item of clothing. A full length lady's cotton nightgown with long sleeves finished with a diagonal pointed cuff of broderie anglaise. The bodice features a front opening placket with 3 buttons and buttonholes and a broderie anglaise cover. On either side of the placket, the bodice has been decorated with rows of vertical pintucks and a broderie anglaise panel insert. There is also a frill of broderie anglaise lace around the neck. The back of the nightgown is gathered onto a yoke.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, nightgown, lady's nightgown, needlework, sewing, broderie anglaise, pintucks, stephenson family

This item is one of a collection of clothing items that belonged to the Stephenson family who lived at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, Melbourne. Matthew Stephenson (1861 – 1943) who had grown up on the Bendigo goldfields and shifted to Melbourne in the early 1900’s was a train driver and later, a fireman with the railways. His wife Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Wigley (1865 – 1953) also grew up on the goldfields around Majorca and Bendigo. They married in 1885 in Bendigo. They had two daughters – Ethel Evelyn Stephenson (1886 – 1956) and Lillian or Lila (1891 – 1977) who were milliners and dressmakers and who continued to live in the family home after the death of their parents. The family are recorded as living at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, as early as 1914. It is not known who made or owned the clothing that makes up this collection but as it appears to be from the late Victorian and early Edwardian era however the vest was probably made by one of the three ladies of the house, for their husband and father, Matthew Stephenson. During W.W.2, a local Warrnambool couple (Meryl and Tony Everard) boarded with them – Tony was in the airforce training paratroopers to jump into (and survive) enemy territory and his wife Meryl worked in the Methodist baby Home. The Everards developed a close friendship with the Stephensons and were responsible for clearing out the house (and finding this clothing collection) after Lila died in 1977. Although by 1916, men's "ready to wear" clothing were widely available, this waistcoat was handmade (possibly by Matthew's wife or daughters). Men's suits in the early part of the twentieth century were predominantly three piece, consisting of a jacket, vest (or waistcoat) and trousers made from matching fabrics. Some men liked to wear a watch attached to their waistcoat with a fob chain. This item is an example of clothing worn by men on special occasions, in the late 19th and early 20th century.A man's waistcoat with cream cotton weave front pieces and cream cotton lining and back. The left front features five machine worked horizontal buttonholes and one vertical buttonhole (for a fob watch) and two inset pockets. The right hand side has five corresponding stud holes and one inset pocket. The studs or buttons are missing. The lining and back of the waistcoat are made from a plain cream cotton fabric. The back also features a cotton strap with a two pronged metal buckle.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, vest, waistcoat, needlework, sewing, stephenson family, man's waistcoat

This item is one of a collection of clothing items that belonged to the Stephenson family who lived at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, Melbourne. Matthew Stephenson (1861 – 1943) who had grown up on the Bendigo goldfields and shifted to Melbourne in the early 1900’s was a train driver and later, a fireman with the railways. His wife Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Wigley (1865 – 1953) also grew up on the goldfields around Majorca and Bendigo. They married in 1885 in Bendigo. They had two daughters – Ethel Evelyn Stephenson (1886 – 1956) and Lillian or Lila (1891 – 1977) who were milliners and dressmakers and who continued to live in the family home after the death of their parents. The family are recorded as living at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, as early as 1914. It is not known who made or owned the clothing that makes up this collection but as it appears to be from the late Victorian and early Edwardian era, the different pieces were probably made and worn by any of the three ladies of the house – Betsy, Ethel and/or Lila. During W.W.2, a local Warrnambool couple (Meryl and Tony Everard) boarded with them – Tony was in the airforce training paratroopers to jump into (and survive) enemy territory and his wife Meryl worked in the Methodist baby Home. The Everards developed a close friendship with the Stephensons and were responsible for clearing out the house (and finding this clothing collection) after Lila died in 1977. This skirt features broderie anglaise trim. Although broderie anglaise was a lace that could be made by hand, it was very time consuming to make. St Gallen was a city in Switzerland that had become known for producing quality textiles. At the beginning of the 19th century, the first embroidery machines were developed in St Gallen. Factories used embroidery machines but people also had them in their homes. They were able to produce broderie anglaise for export. By the early 20th century, machine made lace, fabric, ribbons etc. were being sold in drapers shops all over England and Wales to women who were making clothes and furnishings for their families. It is highly likely that the lady who made this skirt brought the lengths of broderie anglaise already made to embellish and personalise her skirt.This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in the late 19th century - creating pintucks and adding lace to personalise and embellish a practical item of clothing. A full length lady's skirt of heavy textured ribbed twill cotton. The top of the skirt is made from five pieces of fabric, sewn together and inserted into a simple waistband. It has an opening with room for 6 hook and eyes (but only the middle three remain). The top section of the skirt is separated from the bottom section by a strip of eyelet embroidery that has been inserted in a horizontal line at the back but becomes slightly diagonal at the front causing the two ends to cross in a decorative X fashion. The bottom of the skirt is the same heavy cotton as the top and one seam features a V shaped insert or patch.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, broderie anglaise, needlework, sewing, stephenson family, skirt, lady's skirt