Coin, silver, One Crown. Obverse has a crown, dated 1937. "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA ONE CROWN". "1937". Reverse has head of King George, "GEORGIVS VI G BR OMN REX F D IND IMP" "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA ONE CROWN". "GEORGIVS VI G BR OMN REX F D IND IMP" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, coin, one crown coin, currency, australian currency

Coin, silver, One Crown. Obverse has a crown, dated 1937. "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA ONE CROWN". "1937". Reverse has head of King George, "GEORGIVS VI G BR OMN REX F D IND IMP" "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA ONE CROWN". "GEORGIVS VI G BR OMN REX F D IND IMP"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, one crown, australian currency

Medal was issued during World War 2 to recognise mothers and wives of enlisted personnelMedal of silver metal and bar with one star attached; crown, laurel leaf design around edgeFor the women of Australia 1835-88numismatics, medals - commemorative

WWII jacket. Two medal bars above breast pocket. Rising Sun badge on each lapel. Brass buttons. Metal belt. Epaulettes on each shoulder, one with Crown Badge. wwii, clothing, ribbon bar, rising sun badge

Brought to Australia by ancestors of donor, Captain David H Warington. Donor unsure who stitched the sampler. Maternal grandfather was German and maternal grandmother was born in Australia (lived near Rapid Bay, South Australia)Cross stitch sampler, cotton thread on linen. Inscription with house, trees and 2 crowns, one with initial K and the other with initial B (?)Lord of the lower world, Frail man was made, the creatures all to him. Their homage paid but when for sin Fod did him once condemn, He is neither master of himself or them. The path of virtue is the path of peacehouse, crown, tree

This Association was formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations. The membership is open to all ex service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, etcThis organisation was formed in 1944, the badges are originals.A diamond shaped badge, a crown at the top, rising sun, anchor, air force wings in the middle, blue inscribed enamel round the diamond, Aust Legion of ex Servicemen and Women.1st badge - has a 66 badge on the crown, one the reverse v3327, the 2nd badge has a Life Subscriber attachment - a red scroll, on the reverse Brim Melb number 8732556.december 1944, aust legion of ex servicemen and women

Belonged to Warick Rosenthal TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775..1) Officers Shoulder Epaulette, cloth, khaki.with crown and one pip denoting rank of Lt. Col. .2) As Above.uniforms - military, badges of rank, clothes accessories

Brass hat badges of the 158th Infantry Division Zara a regular infantry division of the Royal Italian Army and a garrison unit stationed on the Dalmation Coast during WW2. It surrendered to the Germans after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943. Badges were often souvenired by Australian soldiers during WW2The 158th Infantry Division Zara was a regular infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Zara Division formed in March 1942, was a garrison division stationed on the Dalmatian coast. It surrendered to the Germans after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943Two brass Italian Army hat badges showing crossed rifles and '158' within a rope circle surmounted by a crown. One badge is mounted on a red, white and green striped ribbon rosette 158ww2, italian army, badge

Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775.Officers shoulder epaulettes cloth black with metal crown and one pip attached A gold metal button is attached via a brass plate.Dr Warick Rosenthal.uniforms - army, military rank, epaulettes officers

Produced during the reign of George V. G.R. initials indicates George Rex. Ribbon colours may be of significance.Brass & copper alloy lapel pin with badge formed with cursive intertwining initials 'G.R.' with a small 'V' in the interstice. The initials are surmounted with an imperial crown. One black and one purple[le silk ribbon attached.impressed: K.G.Luke Melb on the reversenumismatics, badges, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs

In the descriptions of two hats by La Rene in the Museum Victoria collection it is suggested that their origin may be French. La Rene was also a Sydney design house and it is believed that the fedora in the Kew collection is an Australian product. This hat and the MV examples have similar attributes.The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. While most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women, there are a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Deep pink coloured felt woman’s fedora by La Rene with a broad navy ribbon at the base of the crown. The rim is fastened to the crown at one side of the hat.Label: Fashioned by La Rene. 37-6622; 36-1690women's clothing -- hats, headwear, milliners - la rene

Worked by Hester L. Fairlie Hopkins 1936 probably as a sampler, at the Royal School of Needlework.Double sided embroidered banner, cream linen stitched in silk and gold metal thread. Crown at centre top, above red scroll, incribed 'Cheshire 89' to one side of crown and 'IV' on other side. Silk oak leaves and acorn in one lower corner, silk roses and foliage in other corner."Cheshire '89" and "IV"embroidery, sampler, banner, silk & gold thread, england

Collection re J.E. Sayers 1419, refer Cat No 10411 for his service details.Badges, RSL Membership, metal. .1) One has Kings crown on top, central are two figures, colours are red, white and blue with the centre a gold colour, rear has two lugs and and stamped with a number. .2) This has a membership date attached to the Crown with “1919” on meaning a financial member for that year. Same colours and text.on both, “Returned Saliors && Soldiers Imperial League of Australia” .1) Rear stamped “B5420 - Copyright W Bishop” .2) Rear stamped “P1397 - Copyright Prouds LTD”badges, membership, rsl

This medal was issued in 1953 to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11 of Britain in 1953. It was issued by the National Playing Fields Association, an organization formed in 1925 to acquire, protect, improve and increase Britain’s playing fields and playgrounds. From 1947 to 2013 the Duke of Edinburgh was the President and in 2013 the Duke of Cambridge became the President.This medal has no known local provenance but it is retained for display purposes. .1 A bronze-coloured metal medal with the raised image of Qeen Elizabeth and printing on one side and four crowns and printing on the other side. .2 A rectangular-shaped red box with blue paper padding and a lid with some printing and the image of a crown. .1 Queen Elizabeth 11 crowned 2 June 1953 Issued by the National Playing Fields Association President H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh .2 Elizabeth R 1953 Coronation E11R 1953 Souvenir coronation of queen elizabeth 11, national playing fields association (britain), history of warrnambool

One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of St Helliers, 152-54 Edward Street , Kew. St Helliers was the home of the Dumaresq family, one of the original crown lands sale purchasers in the district. Also known as 'The Grange', it was built in 1889 and demolished in 1982. historic houses -- kew (vic.), dumaresq family, st helliers -- 152-154 alfred street -- kew (vic.), st helliers

John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) in the AIF on 14.8.14 in 2nd reinforcements 7th Batt age 22 years 2 months. Embarked for Egypt 2.2.15, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 8.5.15 GSW to arm, hospitalised in Malta then England, returned to Australia 8.10.15, discharged from the AIF 26.6.16. .1) 50th Anniversary Medallion Bronze circular in shape One side has a crown a top of Simpson and His Donkey with leaf arrangement, under them a scroll with lettering “1915 ANZAC” Other side a crown over a map of AUST/NZ with a southern cross with a scroll with space for an Individual name' .2) Black case with purple felt lining for 396.1.“J.L.S HAMMILL”numismatics-badges-military, commemorative, anzac 50 years

Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer 1294P, 1039P, 1038, 1173..1) 50th Anniversary Medallion Bronze circular in shape One side has a crown a top of Simpson and His Donkey with leaf arrangement, under them a scroll with lettering “1915 ANZAC” Other side a crown over a map of AUST/NZ with a southern cross with a scroll with space for an Individual name' .2) Black case with purple felt lining for 1176.1.Engraved "G Turner"medallions, anzac commemorative, turner

These medals were given to school children in Victoria in 1954 as a memento of the visit to Australia of Queen Elizabeth 11 and the Duke of Edinburgh. This was the first visit to Australia of a reigning British monarch. The tour took in 57 Australian towns and cities, including ten days in Victoria. These medals have no known local provenance but are retained for display purposes..1 A circular bronze-coloured medal with the image of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh and printing on one side and a crown and printing on the other side. A bar with a decorative scroll on the top portion with printing is attached to the medal by a metal ring. The bar has a metal pin at the back. .2 as above except that the medal is a little tarnished .3 as above except that the medal is tarnished and the bar is missing. Presented to the children by the Government of Victoria Queen Elizabeth 11 Duke of Edinburgh Stokes Melb. E11R Royal Visit 1954 Victoria royal visit 1954, history of warrnambool, queen elizabeth, duke of edinburgh

This is an Invitation to attend the Inaugural Celebrations of the Commonwealth of Australia, to celebrate the Federation of Australia's united Colonies. It was created on behalf of the Government of New South Wales. January 1st, 1901, is the official date of Australia's Federation. There is no recipient's name on the invitation. The illustrations on the invitation represent the Federation of Australian States, with their historic symbols carried on the sailing ship, representing the colonisation of Australia. The 'rising sun' possibly represents the rising of the young Australia. The Sough Australian symbol appears to be the historic seal of South Australia, depicting Britania meeting an Australian Aboriginal seated on the beach. The symbol was replaced in 1904. The Victorian symbol of a crown above the Southern Cross appears on the flag at the back of the ship, with a crown and the Southern Cross beside each other. The invitation was originally framed by G.U. Petterd, a picture framer and plush worker in Warrnambool, Victoria.The invitation holds great significance, representing a point in Australia's history when the British Colony became an independent nation, with the states uniting under a Federal government. The symbols on the invitation represent those used by each state at the time, many of which have evolved and changed since that time. The decorative and careful creation of the certificate represents the importance placed on the celebrations.Invitation; rectangular page printed in colour with text and illustrations, and attached to cardboard. The document has a floral border with a symbol in each corner. The illustration includes a wooden sailing ship with six figures with long fair hair wearing white robes, and holding six flags or symbols. The mast holds a swallow-tailed banner showing a flag and text. The invitation is from the Government of New South Wales, for the recipient to attend the inaugural celebrations in Sydney on 1st January 1901, for the official date of the Federation of Australia. There is a purple oval stamp on the revers with inscriptions. The picture was originally framed by G.U. Petterd, WarrnamboolSTAMP: "G.U. PETTERD, WARRNAMBOOL / PICTURE FRAMER & PLUSH / WORKER" TEST: - "Commonwealth of Australia. / INAUGURAL CELEBRATIONS / AT SYDNEY / COMMENCING on the 1st JANUARY 1901" "The GOVERNMENT of NEW SOUTH WALES / requests the honour of / (blank line) / presence at the Celebrations to take place / in connection with the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia" Symbols: - [white flag, blue cross, Union Jack] (Australian Federation Flag) [blue Maltese cross with crown in centre] (Queensland symbol) [red St George cross with a lion in the centre] (New South Wales symbol) [white with a symbol on one side (crown?) with a blue flag with Southern Cross on the other] (Victoria's symbols of Crown above Southern Cross) [red lion on white] (Tasmanian symbol) [black swan on yellow] (Western Australia badge) [two figures, one standing and one seated] (South Australian seal) and image of (rising sun on the horizon)flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, invitation, commonwealth of australia, inaugural celebrations, sydney, 1st january 1901, 01-01-1901, federation of australia, australian states, government of new south wales, symbols, flags, australian colony, certificate, g.u. petturd, picture framer and plush worker, picture framer, plush worker, 1901

This particular Jacket was issued to VX 33678 Bdr E. O'Shea.Bdr O'Shea served during WW2Khaki Wool cloth Jacket, four patch pockets on the front of the Jacket. The Jacket has two 'Australia' shoulder titles on the epaulets, one only small (king's Crown) rising sun badge on the collar, six small buttons, four small buttons with King's Crown, map of Australia and embossed Australian Military Forces. One small button at the collar. On the right and left sleeve are the colour patch of Artillery. On the right sleeve is the badge of rank of Bombardier and four blue service chevrons. Inside the Jacket hand written OSWR. Makers Tag - Freedman & Co Pty Ltd. 1941. Size 6. Name Tag - Regimental No VX33678. Name Bdr E. O'Shea. uniform, jacket, service dress, khaki, amf

These two hats and school tie were once part of the uniform for girls at Warrnambool Technical School. This school was established in 1913 in Timor Street, Warrnambool with the first Principal being John King. From this school evolved the Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education which itself was subsumed into the present day Deakin University campus at Sherwood Park in Warrnambool. The Timor Street site is now the location of South West College of TAFE. The WarrnamboolTechnical School moved from Timor Street to its present-day site in Caramut Road Warrnambool in 1973 and was re-named Brauer College in 1990 after Alfred Brauer, a Warrnambool doctor and a prominent school patron. It is believed that the owners of the hats, Jeannie and Sandra Cole were sisters.These two hats and the tie are interesting reminders of the uniform of a local school some 40 or 50 years ago..1 This is a girl’s boater-shape straw hat. It has a ribbon band in grey, brown, yellow, red and green colours with a bow at the back with overhanging ends of the band. The hat has a cloth lining with a tag. The owner’s name is inside the hat. .2 This is a girl’s boater-shape straw hat. It has the same band as the one above but the crown on this hat is semi-detached. The owner’s name is on the inside of the hat. .3 This is a school tie. It is brown with gold, dark green and red diagonal stripes. .1 Jeannie Cole Made of straw fibre .2 Sandra Cole Made of straw fibre Created by Effie Jay showerproof with water repellent formula KO/3420 warrnambool technical school, history of warrnambool

Hard cover book. Alter Services as Proposed in 1928 (Holy Communion & 1928 Additions) Author: Not Individually Authored Publisher: Oxford University Press. Milford House, London. Date: 1927-1928 Further Information: Hard cloth covered book blue in colour with gilt lettering to spine.non-fictionThis is a Church of England liturgical publication tied to the famous 1928 Prayer Book controversy. The subject book is a separately printed "altar service" edition of the Communion service, not a full Prayer Book, but the Communion rite alone, formatted for use at the altar, often in large print for the celebrant. Its full title spells out exactly what it contains: "The Order Of The Administration Of The Lord's Supper Or Holy Communion With The Additions And Deviations Proposed In 1928." These books are often catalogued informally under the spine title "Altar Services as proposed in 1928." It presents the traditional 1662 Communion service but interleaves or appends the changes proposed for the 1928 revision, hence "additions and deviations." This lets a priest see, side by side, what the existing 1662 rite said and what the proposed 1928 revision would change, for example, an added prayer, an alternative prayer of consecration, a repositioned Prayer of Oblation, etc.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the order of the administration of the lords supper, book, communion text, religious book

This bottle was manufactured in 1954 and donated alongside an accompanying note which implies it was a free school milk bottle given to a girl in Grade 2 in that year. In 2018 it was shown to the original recipient's grandchild, who wrote the accompanying note, before both were likely donated to us. The year of manufacture can be determined from the '4' by the Australian Glass Manufacturers maker's mark; the context indicates the bottle is from the 1950s, while the 4 indicates it is from a year ending with 4. The free school milk program for children up to 13 was established by the Federal Government in 1950 and implemented in Victoria by 1951. This was not the first free milk program - for example, Victoria had a winter-only program for a time - but was the first to standardise it across Australia. The program continued for two decades until a 1973 report assessed that the program was poor value for money, causing the Whitlam government to abolish it. In the words of Australian Food Timeline: "Recollections of the scheme vary. While some remember it fondly, most seem to have unpleasant memories of milk left to become warm and unappetising. Many claim it put them off milk forever. Personally, I would rank the abolition of school milk as one of the crowning achievements of the Whitlam government."The free milk program in many ways seems to be a remnant of a time where Australian nutrition policy aimed to counter hunger and maximise caloric intake rather than minimise it. This bottle and its accompanying note is an example of how much nutrition policy and educational standards has changed since the 1950s.This item was donated with a printed note which has been included in its record. This main item is a small glass milk bottle with a thread for a screw-on lid (not included). For a little over half its heigh, the walls of the bottle are vertical, before they curve inwards to make the top slightly narrower than the base. The base is stipled, and near the base is a makers mark and a pattern of dots denoting the mould from which the bottle was formed. The printed note is two pages, stapled in the top-left corner, with page numbers handwritten in red in the top right.Bottle, Makers Marking: "4 [Australian Glass Manufacturers Logo] M10357" Accompanying Note: Page 1: "I interviewed my Grandma about when she was in / Grade 1 in 1953 and how school has changed to / now in 2018. / That is 65 years difference." Page 2: "Some other things that have changed. / - Girls could only wear skirts to school, no pants. / - Boys and Girls had different play areas. / - At recess every child was given a bottle of milk to drink. / - Everyone walked to school."education, 1950s

This top hat, with the initials J.H.H., belonged to John Hunter Henderson, a doctor who practised in Warrnambool from 1904 to 1939. For many years he was a member of the Warrnambool Hospital Board of Management. On his retirement in 1939 he went to live in Melbourne where he died aged 81. The John Hunter Henderson fund was established at the Warrnambool Hospital to develop the training facilities for medical and nursing staff. The bowler hat belonged to his driver (name unknown) and it is presumed that he drove a horse and buggy in the early years of the 20th century. These items are of considerable significance as they are associated with Dr Henderson, a long-serving doctor in Warrnambool and they show the status and comparative affluence of doctors in the first half of the 20th century. .1 This is a black top hat with the crown covered in beaver fur or felt of some kind. The upturned brim is slightly worn on one edge. The crown has a black corded band with a bow on one side. There is a stud with an air hole on the crown. Inside there is a brown leather lining with information on the maker on the inside base and a crown image. .2 This is a bowler hat made of black felt with lining on the edges of black cotton material. The brim is slightly turned up on the sides. The crown has a black corded band with a bow at one side. There is a circle of air holes on the side of the hat. Inside there is leather lining with some information on the maker on the inside base. .3 This is a hat box lid with a leather covering over cardboard. It is a spherical shape with some side damage where the leather is peeling. There is a leather strap handle with a metal buckle. There are remnants of travel labels pasted on to the lid. .4 This is a hat box made of leather with a metal lock on one side. It has remnants of paper travel labels on the sides. Inside the box is an insert made of maroon-coloured cardboard for storing the top hat. This insert has a leather strap to stabilize the hat. There is a name on the base of the box written on a piece of adhesive plaster. .1 J.H.H. Woodrow & Sons Hat Manufacturers to H.M. the King 13 Market St Manchester, 8 Castle St Liverpool, 45 Piccadilly London, 42 Cornhill, London, 11 Gordon St Glasgow, 40 Westmoreland St Dublin, Made in England Lincoln, Stuart & Coy Proprietary Limited Flinders St Melbourne .2 The Tropical Hat .3 Midland Railway .4 Dunedin, F.H.Moreton doctor john henderson, warrnambool, history of warrnambool, top hat

Book is part of a 25 volume set with red cloth bindings and gold filigree design to rib.non-fictionThe 1908 edition of The Historians' History of the World is a monumental work of Edwardian scholarship, representing a specific era of "universal history" where the goal was to synthesise all human knowledge into a single narrative. Volume 3 is a pivotal installment in the series, shifting the narrative from the "stagnant" (as viewed by 1904 scholars) empires of the East to the dynamic birth of Western civilisation.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the historians history of the world vol 3 set 1

Bound Compilation of Shakespeare's Plays Shakespeare's Complete Works Author: William Shakespeare Editor: William James Craig Publisher: Oxford/Oxford University Press Date: 1894fictionThe 1894 volume of Shakespeare's Complete Works, published by Oxford, is a historic and highly regarded edition in the history of Shakespearean publishing. This volume is the "Oxford Shakespeare," edited by the renowned Irish scholar William James Craig (1843–1906). Craig originally compiled and published this single-volume, modern-spelling edition for Oxford in late 1891 (often referred to as the 1891/1892 edition), making the 1894 printing one of the earliest subsequent editions. While the spine or title page reads "Oxford" or "Oxford University Press," it was printed under the prestigious Clarendon Press imprint. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, shakespeares complete works, william shakespeare

In the years following the Crimean War (1854-1857J) there was a great concern in the Colony that Imperial Russia would attempt an invasion. Coastal defences in the colony of Victoria were greatly strengthened by the Government as a result. Warrnambool was originally protected by cannons at Cannon Hill, approximately 1 kilometer west of the Flagstaff Hill Fortifications. These cannons included two 1866 guns, both 80 Pound Rifled Muzzle Loaders (RML) purchased by Victoria’s Colonial Government. They were part of a shipment of 26 such guns sent from England in December 1866. They are registered as No. 23 (80cwt-2qr-0lbs) - Gun 1, and No.13 (81cwt-1qr-12lbs) - Gun 2. They were cast at the Royal Gun Factory, Woolwich Arsenal, in 1866 and have a 6.3 inch bore. Both barrels carry the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria, Insignia of the Royal Engineers, within the Garter and Motto surmounted by the Crown, with the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria within the Garter (letters in centre “VR”, motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”, "Shame be to him who thinks evil of it."). The guns were originally supplied with wooden carriages. (The Royal Arsenal at Woolwich, England, was established eleven years after the Restoration of King Charles II. It was the principal supplier of armaments to the British and Empire Governments. At the height of its operations during World War One the factory covered 1300 acres and employed very nearly 80,000 workers. Woolwich was the Headquarters of the Royal Artillery since the raising of that Regiment in 1716. The Arsenal was closed in the late 1960’s.) These two cannons were transferred to the Warrnambool Garrison Artillery Battery Fortifications erected at Flagstaff Hill in 1887 as part of Victoria’s Coastal Defences. The original wooden carriages were subsequently replaced with the present iron garrison carriages in 1888. They are a “C” pivot. The ‘racers’ or curved track set into the floor of the gun emplacement (which enabled the guns to be traversed more quickly) are as specified for guns up to 10 inch, being of wrought iron 2.78 inches wide. A temporary third gun, now no longer on Flagstaff Hill’s site, was a 5 inch Rifled Breech Loading (BL) Armstrong gun mounted on an Elswick hydro pneumatic disappearing carriage It was faster to load and fire than the 80 pound RMLs and its arrival spelt the end of the older 80 pound guns’ useful life, apart from being used for practice sessions. The 5 inch BL gun was the main defensive weapon of the Warrnambool Battery until the Battery was downgraded in importance and the gun was recalled to Melbourne in 1910. The State of Victoria took over the ownership of the guns at the time of Australian Federation in 1901. In about 1901/1902 the Garrison Battery was converted to the Warrnambool Battery of the Australian Field Artillery (No 4 Field Battery). It was equipped with 4.7 inch naval guns mounted on field carriages. They were now a mobile unit but continued to use the Warrnambool Garrison area at Flagstaff Hill for practice. When the Fortifications were declared obsolete, the two 80 Pounder RML were relocated to Cannon Hill in 1910. On the outbreak of World War One the 4.7 inch guns were recalled to Melbourne, and the Battery was disbanded. Most of the personnel probably re-enlisted in the local 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. The two 80 Pounder RML were moved back to the Fortifications in 1973. They were both fully restored by Army First Year Apprentices at the Ordinance Factory in Bendigo in time for the centenary year of the fortifications in 1987. The guns are capable of firing 80 pound (32.3kg) armour piercing exploding shells 3.65kms out to sea. They were original manned by volunteers before a paid Garrison was established. Now the Guns are again fired by volunteers on Special Event days. Since restoration the Gun Number 1 had been fired on a regular basis but Gun Number 2 hadn’t been fired since the mid 1990’s. In April 2015 Gun Number 2 was serviced in preparation for the firing of both cannons on the ANZAC Centenary commemorations on April 25th 2015. Other guns from the original Cannon Hill location were obsolete by the time the 1887 Warrnambool Garrison Artillery Battery was built. These guns are (1) a 32 Pounder Muzzle Loading Smooth Bore (SB) cast in 1813 at the famous Carron Foundry, number 80837 and now located in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens (2) a 68 Pounder Muzzle Loading Smooth Bore cast in 1861 at the equally august Low Moor Foundry, number 10310 and now located on the lawn area at the entrance to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Both of these guns are mounted on their original wooden garrison carriages. There are only seven 32 Pounder SB made by Carron and fifteen 68 Pounder SB made at Low Moor known to exist in the State of Victoria. Funding was received to repair Cannon No.2 and its iron carriage. After completion, both Cannon No 1 and No. 2 were 'fired' in a public re-enactment on April 4th, 2026. (Conservation Management Plan for Victorian Guns and Cannon, South Western Victoria, May 2008, ref W/F/05)The Warrnambool Garrison has been added to the Victorian Heritage Register H1250 “for its intact battery and guns, a strong reminder of Victoria’s wealth and determination to protect itself from the perceived threat of invasion in the 1880’s.” The City of Warrnambool is one of several custodians of a collection of artillery pieces of heritage significance at a state, national and international level. These pieces are directly related to the defence of south-west Victoria in the 19th century. The care and preservation come under the Heritage Act 1995. Cannon. 80 Pound Rifled Muzzle Loading (RML) Gun on iron carriage and slide, installed in the Battery at Flagstaff Hill’s Fortifications. Made in 1866 at the Royal Gun Factory (R-G-F), Woolich, England. Gun Reg No 13. Flagstaff Hill Garrison Gun 2 (Gun No. 2). Insignia of the Royal Engineers, and the weight of the gun, stamped on top of the gun’s barrel. There is a brass plate on the side of the gun with the details of 1987 restoration.Stamped into the metal on top of the barrel, Insignia of the Royal Engineers; Garter and Motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”, surmounted by the Crown, with the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria “VR” within the Garter. Also stamped on top of the gun are 2 inward pointing arrows above the weight ”81-1-12”. Brass plate “RESTORATION / BY / FIRST YEAR / APPRENTICES / ORDANANCE FACTORY / BENDIGO 1987”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, colonial defences, victoria’s coastal defences, warrnambool fortification, warrnambool garrison battery, warrnambool volunteer corps, ordinance, armaments, cannon hill fortifications, 4th australian light horse regiment, no 4 field battery, 80 pound cannon rifled muzzle loaders (rml), victorian colonial government, royal gun factory england, woolwich arsenal, royal cypher of queen victoria, garrison gun

Being smaller than other bench planes, the coffin-shaped smoothing plane is better able to work on smaller work pieces and around obstructions. Since the 1700s wooden smoothing planes have predominantly been 'coffin shaped' wider in the middle and slightly rounded making them more manoeuvrable. A vintage tool made by an unknown 18th or early 19th-century woodworking tool maker. This item would have been made for individuals or cabinet makers that worked in wood and needed a tool that could produce a flat smooth finish to timber. These tools were used before routers and spindle moulders came into use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before this time producing either a decorative moulding or a smooth finish to furniture timber, door trims etc had to be accomplished using hand planing tools and in particular one of these types of planes. Traditionally wood planes were blocks of wear-resistant hardwood, often beech or maple, which were worked to the shape of the intended moulding or had a flat blade used for achieving a flat and smooth finish to timber. The blade or iron was likewise formed to the intended moulding profile or for smoothing and secured in the body of the plane with a wooden wedge. A traditional cabinetmakers' shop might have many, perhaps hundreds, of moulding and flat-bladed planes for a full range of work to be performed. Large crown mouldings required planes of six or more inches in width, which demanded great strength to push and often had additional peg handles on the sides, allowing the craftsman's apprentice or other workers to pull the plane ahead of the master who guided it. These vintage planes are well sought after by collectors of antique tools due to their rarity. A significant tool from the 18th to early 19th century by an unknown maker that today is quite rare and sought after by collectors. It gives us a snapshot of how furniture and other decorative finishes were created on timber by the use of hand tools. Tools that were themselves handmade show the craftsmanship used during this time not only to make a tool such as the subject item but also the craftsmanship needed to produce a decorative finish that was needed to be made for any timber furniture item. Smoothing Plane Coffin type. Stamped GM inside "W" indicating sizeflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village