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Port of Echuca
A black and white photographic postcard, Between 08/1906 - 10/1906
... A black and white photographic postcard...Photographic Postcards were very popular in the early 20th...Black and white photographic postcard showing the Campaspe... A black and white photographic postcard Black and white ...Photographic Postcards were very popular in the early 20th century and this shows the Campaspe river, Echuca in flood. The high water mark is exemplified by having the rower on the water. The water has inundated the surrounding bush with trees partly submerged along the right hand side of the photograph.Rowing clubs were popular in towns along the Murray river and this picturesque scene of the Campaspe river , Echuca in flood shows a man rowing a racing scull down the river.Black and white photographic postcard showing the Campaspe river, Echuca, in flood, with a man rowing a racing scull.On face : "Campaspe River, Echuca". On reverse: printed in ink :" Post Card. This space may be used for correspondence. For address only. Place penny stamp here." In pencil is written: "Aug Sep Oct 1906 Flood" "Donation H V Evans 85 Fullers Rd Chatswood NSW." " Echuca Regional Library" is stamped but has been crossed out in pen.campaspe river, echuca, echuca flood, 1906, rowing, echuca -
The Foundling Archive
Photographic postcard- West Sydney
... Photographic postcard- West Sydney...photographic postcard... melbourne Photographic postcard- West Sydney photographic postcard ...This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.photographic postcardme, front row 4th from left Olive Smithsuburbia; west sydney; australia; 1930's; school photo -
The Foundling Archive
Photographic postcard- West Sydney
... Photographic postcard- West Sydney...Photographic postcard... melbourne Photographic postcard- West Sydney Photographic postcard ...This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.Photographic postcardwest sydney; australia; suburbia; primary school; children; school photo; grade 2 -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard - Photographic postcard: The Reservoir, Tarnagulla, c. 1900-1930
... Photographic postcard: The Reservoir, Tarnagulla...Photographic postcard, front image depicting the water... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard ...Williams Family Collection. Photographic postcard, front image depicting the water reservoir at Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve. tarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard - Photographic postcard: Company's Dam and Flour Mill, Tarnagulla, c. 1880 - 1920
... Photographic postcard: Company's Dam and Flour Mill...Photographic postcard, front image depicting view... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard: Company's ...Williams Family Collection. On the 20th December 1873 it was reported in the Tarnagulla Courier that arrangements were being made for the erection of a steam flour mill at Tarnagulla. Mr Bristol had purchased the necessary plant which would be erected with as little delay as possible. The site chosen was the premises occupied previously by Mr John Pierce, grocer and wine and spirit merchant, at the corner of King and Commercial Road. These premises were incorporated in the mill building. Suitable buildings for receiving and storing grain and flour had been erected already. On 10th January, 1874 an advertisement in the Courier called for tenders from masons, bricklayers and carpenters for the erection of a flour mill at Tarnagulla for H. C. Bristol, Esq. with all enquiries to be made from G. Minto, Engineer. In December 1881 the proprietors made a request to the Tarnagulla Borough Council for permission to lay pipes to the Municipal Dam, which was generally known as the Company's Dam, and to obtain water from the dam for milling purposes. This was granted. Steam was got up for the first time on 30th of March, 1882. A large quantity of wheat was stored ready for milling. Just prior to 29th of April 1882 the boiler at the mill burst, as the result of which two men, J. H. Smith and W. Hargreaves died and H. Joyce Bousfield, senior and junior, were seriously injured. The mill commenced operations on 13th June, 1882 with Mr W Fitzgerald as manager. The price offered for wheat was thirty-seven pence per bushell. It operated with grinding stones until considerable renovations were done in the early part of 1899 when new rollers and more up to date equipment installed. The mill was then known as the Tarnagulla Flour Mill Co., with Thos. Comrie as proprietor, Mr Fitzgerald was still manager, and Mr T. Leonard was the traveller. Much new equipment was put in and each of the three floors had different processes. The rollers were on the ground floor, the purifiers and elevators reel were on the second floor, plus the clean wheat bin directly over the Ganz rollers. On the top floor was the chop reel, bran reel, inter-elevator reels, brush machine cyclone sack hoist, dirty wheat shaker, clean wheat bin, dust rooms and also double damping rooms. A plant was also erected for the making of an improved quality of wheaten meal, for which purpose special machinery was procured and a pair of stones was left for grinding the meal. A complete plant for the crushing of oats etc was also erected. The driving power of the mill was supplied by a new engine complete with 16 inch cylinder, manufactured and erected by Bousfield & Co. of Eaglehawk. It was fitted with Pickering governors, connected with the cylinder was a super heater. The boiler was tested and all connections etc. overhauled, with much of it being completely renewed. There was a complete network of belts, spouts, elevators etc. all over the building, all conveniently placed. The plans etc for the new plant were drawn up by Mr J. Kilborn, manager of the firm of Bodington & Co., engineers and millwrights of Carlton, which supplied the whole of the machinery, excepting the engine. The work of erection was carried out by Mr Kilborn and his assistants to the entire satisfaction of Mr Comrie, who had gone to considerable expense to bring the mill to a completely up-todate machine, fitted with all of the most modern appliances available. An advertisement on May 6th, 1899 read: "Tarnagulla Flour Mill Co., Patent Roller Flour. Also their Digestive Wheaten Meal specially prepared for Porridge or Bread." In January 1901, 6000 bags of wheat were received weekly at the mill and it was a common sight to see the streets lined with wagons. In May 1902 the mill was lighted by gas and in July 1906 an application was made to the Tarnagulla Borough Council for permission to lay a tram track from the mill to the Railways Station. Council was agreeable to this provided suitable plans were submitted. In 1913, 15,000 bags of wheat were bought at three shillings and four pence per bushell. In January 1914 the mill was renovated. At this time 1500 bags of wheat were coming in daily, with 20,000 bags in storage. On 15th December, 1917 the mill was advertised for sale, to be sold on Friday, 21st December,.1917, on behalf of the Estate of the Late Thomas Comrie, who had died on 4th August, 1910. The Courier at that time recorded him as being responsible for the building of the mill and with being the sole proprietor. The mill was closed, apparently, for a short period. The Courier reported on 13th of September, 1918 that the mill had been sold to Mr O. Albert of Talbot and that it would re-open. An advertisement read: ALBERT. O. & SON, MILLERS. During 1920 the mill was closed and pulled down. It was later re-erected at Mildura where it operated for many years. (by Donald Clark)Photographic postcard, front image depicting view of Company's Dam and the flour mill in Tarnagulla. Handwritten on reverse: 'A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, E. Bool' and photographer's stamp 'C. Bock Photo Tarnagulla'.tarnagulla -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographic Postcard - Everil Fisher 1923, 1923
... Photographic Postcard - Everil Fisher 1923...Sepia photographic postcard of Everil Fisher with saddled... Photographic Postcard - Everil Fisher 1923 Sepia photographic postcard ...Horse owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area in the early 1900'sThe Fisher family were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horsesSepia photographic postcard of Everil Fisher with saddled horse. Dog in the foreground. Photo taken 1923Handwritten on back - Everil Fisher 1923fisher family, kiewa valley farmers, mongan's bridge -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard - Photographic postcard: Loddon River, Newbridge near Tarnagulla, c. 1900-1920s
... Photographic postcard: Loddon River, Newbridge near...Monochrome photographic postcard, Reids Series No.5. Front... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard: Loddon ...Williams Family Collection. Monochrome photographic postcard, Reids Series No.5. Front image depicting the Loddon River at Newbridge. tarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard - Photographic postcard: Poverty Mine and Engine House, Tarnagulla, 1911
... Photographic postcard: Poverty Mine and Engine House...Photographic postcard, Reids Series No.6. Front image... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard: Poverty ...Williams Family Collection. Photographic postcard, Reids Series No.6. Front image depicting the Poverty Mine and Engine House, Tarnagulla Above information handwritten on reverse.tarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard - Photographic postcard: Commercial Road, Tarnagulla looking south from Poverty Street, c. 1910
... Photographic postcard: Commercial Road, Tarnagulla looking...Photographic postcard, front image depicting Commercial... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard: Commercial ...Williams Family Collection. Photographic postcard, front image depicting Commercial Road, Tarnagulla looking south from Poverty Street. Handwritten on reverse: '1/2 main street, Commercial Road, Tarnagulla' and 'L.Williams Tarnagulla'tarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard - Photographic postcard: Victoria Hotel and Theatre, Tarnagulla, c. 1900-1930
... Photographic postcard: Victoria Hotel and Theatre...Photographic postcard, front image depicting the Victoria... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard: Victoria ...Williams Family Collection. Photographic postcard, front image depicting the Victoria Hotel and Theatre, Tarnagulla with a bicycle leaned on front wall tarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard - Photographic postcard: The Reservoir Pavilion, Tarnagulla, c. 1900-1930
... Photographic postcard: The Reservoir Pavilion, Tarnagulla...Photographic postcard. Reids Series No. 2. Front image... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard ...Williams Family Collection. Photographic postcard. Reids Series No. 2. Front image depicting the pavilion and bandstand Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve. tarnagulla -
Port of Echuca
A black and white photographic postcard, approx 1920s
... A black and white photographic postcard...Black and white photographic postcard of a woman dressed... A black and white photographic postcard Black and white ...John Trestrail Freeman was an engineer who in 1889, with a partner named Olsen, established Freeman's Border Foundry in Murray Esplanade, Echuca. The Foundry later became known as Freeman Brothers when sons Harry and Tres took over the business. This business played an important part in shipbuilding in Echuca, fitting engines, building paddlewheels and carrying out repairs. It is thought this photograph is of Tres' mother or it could be his wife (Dolly Dean).The Freeman family is an important family in the history of Echuca boat building and engineering in the early 20th century. The business produced paddlewheels, fitted engines and conducted repairs on riverboats in the area. After the riverboats ceased the foundry went into engineering works producing agricultural implements and other general foundry works. It is thought that this photograph is of Tres junior's mother but the dates of the photograph would indicate it is more likely to be his wife, Dolly.Black and white photographic postcard of a woman dressed in a vibrant floral dress with string of pearls and another longer necklace. She has a brooch attached to her blouse. She has cropped straight hair and is wearing circular metal framed spectacles.On reverse: Printed "Post card/ Correspondence/ address only/Kodak Austral". Handwritten in pencil:" Member of Freeman family. Tres' mother?echuca boatbuilding, freeman family, freeman brothers foundry, echuca. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district, Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district, Exact date unknown, circa 1914-1918
... Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and...Photographic postcard with sepia image of soldiers... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard - Soldiers ...Murray Comrie Collection.Photographic postcard with sepia image of soldiers in uniform. Subjects are residents of Tarnagulla and other towns in surrounding district. All subjects served in First World War, dating the image to circa 1914-1918. Same image as THA-2019.0023, which is a copy print.Handwriting on reverse gives the following names: (Left to Right) Back Row: 1. Jim Browbill (Simpson's Creek) 2. Geo. Whyte (Tarnagulla) 3. Ken Bramley (Arnold's Bridge) 4. Geo. Riordan (Arnold's Bridge) Third Row from front: 1. Harold Spedding 2. Hewie Spedding (Laanecoorie) 3. Jack Graham (Murphy's Creek) 4. Syd Akers (Tarnagulla) 5. Geo. Corrie (Tarnagulla) Second row from front: 1. Geo. Clark (Llanelly) 2. Allan Mitchell (Llanelly) 3. Sergt. Anderson (Laanecoorie) 4. Jack Mitchell (Llanelly) 5. Will Kilgour (Tarnagulla) Front Row: 1. Fred Jackson (Tarnagulla) Also handwritten: 'I know all the boys except one...To Auntie Jarle (?) with love from Jack'tarnagulla, llanelly, laanecoorie, arnold, arnold's bridge, simpson's creek, murphy's creek, war, military, service, soldiers, veterans, ww1, first world war, kilgour, jackson, clark, mitchell, anderson, spedding, graham, akers, corrie, brownbill, whyte, bramley, riordan -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographic postcard depicting Poverty Mine & Engine House, Tarnagulla, Poverty Mine & Engine House, Tarnagulla, c. 1940s
... Photographic postcard depicting Poverty Mine & Engine House...A monochrome photographic postcard depicting Poverty Mine... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard depicting ...Murray Comrie Collection. A monochrome photographic postcard depicting Poverty Mine & Engine House, Tarnagulla. Small building with smokestack and poppethead in middle ground, horses and workers in foreground. From Reid's Series of postcards (No.6). Reverse has a message/letter, appears from be written by Hilda Comrie for Murray Comrie, dated 11/12/1942.Message handwritten on reverse.tarnagulla, mining, comrie, poverty mine -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard - Photographic postcard: Tarnagulla soldiers, c. 1914-18
... Photographic postcard: Tarnagulla soldiers...Sepia photographic postcard depicting of soldiers... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard: Tarnagulla ...Williams Family Collection. Sepia photographic postcard depicting of soldiers in uniform posed in a military camp. Subjects are residents of Tarnagulla and other towns in surrounding district. All subjects served in First World War, dating the image to circa 1914-1918. Subjects have been identified as: (Left to Right) Back Row: 1. ______________ 2. _______________ 3. Bert Whimpey 4. Bill Langan 5. Will Kilgour 6. Claude Whimpey Front Row: 1. Perce Ison 2. Arthur Whimpey 3. Syd Akers 4. Dave Ropertarnagulla -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district, Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district, Exact date unknown, circa 1914-1918
... Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and...Sepia photographic postcard, with image of soldiers... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard - Soldiers ...Murray Comrie Collection.Sepia photographic postcard, with image of soldiers in uniform posed in a makeshift studio setting, with a prop boulder at left. Subjects are residents of Tarnagulla and other towns in surrounding district who served in First World War, dating the image to circa 1914-1918. Reverse is printed with postcard template. Handwritten note on reverse gives the following names: (From Left to Right) Back Row: Luther Stone, George Corrie, Cash Fitzgerald, Harry Biggs, Geo. Williamson Front Row: Bert Runting, Claude Whimpey, Bill (WIlliam) James, Bert Gray Same image as THA-2019.0026 (slight difference in names) Handwritten on reverse '1914-19 War' and 'Tarnagulla Boys' plus names.tarnagulla, waanyarra, war, military, service, soldiers, veterans, ww1, first world war, stone, corrie, fitzgerald, langan, runting, whimpey, james -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district, Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district, Exact date unknown, circa 1914-1918
... Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and...Sepia photographic postcard, with image of soldiers... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard - Soldiers ...Murray Comrie Collection.Sepia photographic postcard, with image of soldiers in uniform posed in a makeshift studio setting, with a prop boulder at left. Subjects are residents of Tarnagulla and other towns in surrounding district who served in First World War, dating the image to circa 1914-1918. Reverse is printed with postcard template. Accompanied by a note that gives the following names: (Left to Right) Back Row: 1. Luther Stone 2. Geo. Corrie (Waanyarra) 3. Cashen Fitzgerald 4. Bill Langan 5. ______________ 6. _______________ Front Row: 1. Bert Runting 2. Claude Whimpey 3. Bill James 4. _________________ Same image as THA-2019.0201 (slight difference in names).Stamped on reverse 'M. Comrie'. Hadwritten on reverse 'M. Comrie' and 'For Le Messurier, per Bill Gore' and '1'.tarnagulla, waanyarra, war, military, service, soldiers, veterans, ww1, first world war, stone, corrie, fitzgerald, langan, runting, whimpey, james -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp, Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp, Exact date unknown, circa 1914-1918
... Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and...Photographic postcard with monochrome image of soldiers... Commercial Rd Tarnagulla goldfields Photographic postcard - Soldiers ...Murray Comrie Collection. Original print.Photographic postcard with monochrome image of soldiers in uniform posed in a military camp, with buildings made of corrugated iron in the background. Main assembled subjects are residents of Tarnagulla and other towns in surrounding district. Reverse of item is printed as a standard postcard format. All subjects served in First World War, dating the image to circa 1914-1918. Same image as THA-2019.0025 which was accompanied by a note that gives the following names: (Left to Right) Back Row: 1. ______________ 2. Lew Allen 3. Bob Clark Middle Row: 1. ______________ 2. ________________ 3. _________________ 4. _________________ Front Row: 1. _______________ 2. Jack Sheldon 3. Will Kilgour 4. _________________ tarnagulla, war, military, service, soldiers, veterans, ww1, first world war, kilgour, allen, clark, sheldon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, High Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
... Postcard - photographic...Black and white photographic postcard showing a road lined... Postcard - photographic High Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England ...Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England, and the only city within the county. It is the 2nd-largest settlement in the county with a population of 40 302, between Chippenham at 35 800 and Swindon at 209 156. (Wikipedia)Black and white photographic postcard showing a road lined with three storey buildings. chatham-holmes family collection, salisbury, postcard -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, The Bearer of the Tooth Relic. Kandy Temple, Ceylon
... Postcard - photographic...Black and white photographic postcard on elephant... Postcard - photographic The Bearer of the Tooth Relic. Kandy Temple ...when the Buddha died (mahä Parinibbhäna) BC 543, his body was cremated in a sandalwood pyre at Kusinagara in India and his left canine tooth was retrieved from the funeral pyre by Arahat Khema. Khema then gave it to King Brahmadatte for veneration.[1] It became a royal possession in Brahmadatte's country and was kept in the city of Dantapuri (present day Puri in Odisha). (Wikipedia) Esala Perahera (the procession of Esala) is the grand festival with elegant costumes held in July and August in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This historical procession (perahera) is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. A unique symbol of Sri Lanka, the procession consists of many traditional local dances such as fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandyan dances and various other cultural dances, in addition to the elephants who are usually adorned with lavish garments. The festival ends with the traditional diya-kepeema ritual, a water cutting ceremony which is held at the Mahaweli River at Getambe, Kandy. (Wikipedia)Black and white photographic postcard on elephant on the stairs outside the Kandy Temple, Ceylon.chatham-holmes family collection, tooth relic, elephant, kandy temple, ceylon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, Clock Tower and Infirmary, Salisbury
... Postcard - photographic...Sepia photographic postcard depicting a bridge and road... Postcard - photographic Clock Tower and Infirmary, Salisbury Sepia ...The Salisbury Clock Tower was built in memory of Arabella Roberts who died on 23 January 1892. The firm Smith of Derby installed the illuminated clock mechanism with four faces and was still responsible for maintenance when, in December 1970, it replaced the original gravity mechanism with a more modern movement. The original clock mechanism was sold to a customer in Providence, USA. In 1997, the new mechanism was completely refurbished and updated to include automatic adjustment for British Summer Time. At the same time the tower itself was restored, the main contractors for this work being R. Moulding and Co of South Newton. Smith of Derby continues to be responsible for maintaining the clock, and so this firm has now been providing a service to the City for over 100 years. Sepia photographic postcard depicting a bridge and road lined with buildings and a clock tower in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.salisbury, clock tower, chatham-holmes family collection, carriage, bridge -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Photographic Postcard, Ascot Primary School (No. 2507)
... Photographic Postcard... Photographic Postcard Postcard Ascot Primary School (No. 2507) .1 ...Ascot Denominational School in Ascot opened in 1859 for the Presbyterian Free Church with 26 students, which quickly grew to 96. In 1866 the local Board of Managers offered the school to the Board of Education if it would pay the 200 pound building debt, but the offer was rejected. In 1873 Ascot Primary School (No. 16) opened. A new site was purchased in 1981 forcing the closure of School 16. Ascot State School (No. 2507) opened in February 1883..1) Twenty three children stand in from on a brick building with corrugated iron roof. They are students of Ascot Primary School. .2) Twelve males students of Ascot Primary School stand in front of a timber post and rail fence. They are the same boys as depicted in the .1) Ascot Primary School photo. Members of the Chatham family were educated at Ascot Primary School and are thought to be in these photographs. In the late 1950s and 60s the children of Phillip and Elizabeth Chatham nee Holmes also attended Ascot State School along with the children of Bill and Margaret Holmes.Verso in blue ballpoint pen "Chatham Ascot"chatham family collection, ascot, ascot primary school, ascot state school, post and rail, elizabeth holmes, bill holmes -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph - Photographic postcard, S.S.Casino in Moyne River 1905
... Photographic postcard... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Photographic postcard ...This postcard features the S.S.Casino steaming into the Moyne river at Port Fairy after turning around in a "turning basin" situated further up the river it would then berth and disembark passengers and cargo onto the wharfPostcard featuring a photograph of S.S.Casino 1904 written on and stampedship, boat, sea, moyne river, s.s.casino, belfast and koroit steam navigation company -
The Foundling Archive
Photographic postcard- W.Sydney
... Photographic postcard- W.Sydney... melbourne Photographic postcard- W.Sydney me middle row, third from ...This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.me middle row, third from left 1931kindergarten; west sydney; australia; suburbia; 1930's; children -
The Foundling Archive
Photographic postcard- West Sydney
... Photographic postcard- West Sydney... melbourne Photographic postcard- West Sydney Olive Smith 33 Willis ...This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.Olive Smith 33 Willis street Kingsford Phone: FX2115 Front row, third from rightolive smith; west sydney; 1930's australia; children; grade 5;suburbia; school photo -
The Foundling Archive
Photographic postcard-West Sydney
... Photographic postcard-West Sydney... melbourne Photographic postcard-West Sydney 1934 Don Hunt Don 3rd ...This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.1934 Don Hunt Don 3rd from left, front rowchildren; west sydney; australia; school photo -
The Foundling Archive
Photographic postcard- West Sydney
... Photographic postcard- West Sydney ... melbourne Photographic postcard- West Sydney This photograph is part ...This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.school photos; west sydney; australia; grade 4 -
The Foundling Archive
photographic postcard- West Sydney
... photographic postcard- West Sydney ... melbourne photographic postcard- West Sydney Auntie Bettie and Dad ...This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.Auntie Bettie and Dad No 1 mipson ? rd Cremorne McGrath p15 her Majesty's Arcade Sydneymum; dad; suburbia; hats; 1940's -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Photographic Postcard - Portland Scene featuring William Vivian, n.d
... Photographic Postcard - Portland Scene featuring William... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Photographic Postcard ...A section of a black and white photo postcard showing Will Vivian sitting on side of cliff, looking out to sea, Lighthouse Bluff and lighthouse in background.Back: 'Uncle Will Vivian' - hand written - blue biro -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph, Between 1890 - 19-12-1937
... photographic postcard of ss edina 1854-1957...This photographic postcard of the SS Edina was taken after...Coloured (hand coloured) photographic postcard of SS Edina... coloured) photographic postcard of SS Edina. Letter on reverse ...This photographic postcard of the SS Edina was taken after the 1890’s due to the style and configuration of the vessel. There is a black and white photograph of the same image also in our Collection (RN 3192). It is most likely that both of the photographs were donated by the same person because the people mentioned in the inscription on the black and white photograph’s reverse side connect with two of the people mentioned in the letter on the reverse of the coloured photograph. * RN 3192; Black & White photograph - inscription: "Donated by Mrs. Nancy Mason, Bay View. Owned by Mac Fordham, Chief Engineer, 'Edina', then given to Mrs. Mason's father-in-law Arnold Mason (both Engineers W.W. I)" The “Arnie” to whom the letter was addressed is likely to be Arnold Mason, Engineer. The author of the letter, “Mac”, is likely to be Mac Fordham, Chief Engineer of SS Edina. The transcribed letter tells of two men who know each other well and have an interest in the Edina. “Mac” mentions that he may be “too old” to be at sea again; this would also support the idea that the older writer would give his photographs to the perhaps younger “Arnie”. * RN 3193 (this photograph) - Transcription of pen and ink script handwriting = = = = = = = = = = = = 19-12-37 No. 1 Flat, “Goodwood Lodge” 196 Lennox Street, Richmond [Victoria] Dear Arnie , Been meaning to write for long time but you know, it’s just the usual routine of the seamen within Bay trades. Had a good trip back from Sydney. Took our time, spent almost a week coming back, rather monotonous in parts in the hill country, too many darn curves, still was a good trip. How are you all keeping? Suppose you’ve moved back to Drummoyne [erettris?], expect you can let the house in Manly easily enough. Noticed they had a strike at Cockatoo [Cockatoo Island NSW]. don’t suppose they pulled the boys out. How is Jack doing? Has [Willie?] commenced training yet, or no! too young, isn’t she? Been a lot of “paper” talk about the “Edina” finishing but nothing official that I’m aware of, but it’s always on the cards I suppose, then I suppose it will be to sea again if I’m not too old. Easy Winter only 3 trips per week, running every day from today until further notice. Trust [Mary?] Is well & all’s well with you too. Best wishes from us both for Xmas & New Year. Cheerio Mac = = = = = = = = = = = = ABOUT THE S S EDINA The three masted iron screw steamer SS Edina was built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1854 by Barclay and Curle. She was adorned with the figurehead of ‘fair maid of Judea’. The many years of service made SS Edina famous world-wide as the longest serving screw steamer. (The term screw steamer comes from being driven by a single propeller, sometimes called a screw, driven by a steam engine.) SS Edina’s interesting history includes English Chanel runs, serving in the Crimean Ware carrying ammunition, horses and stores to the Black Sea, and further service in the American Civil War and later, serving in the western district of Victoria as well as in Queensland and carried gold, currency and gold prospectors Australia to New Zealand. SS Edina had the privilege of being an escort vessel to H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Australia in 1867. In March 1863 SS Edina arrived in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne and was bought by Stephen Henty, of Portland fame, to work the cargo and passenger run from Melbourne – Warrnambool – Port Fairy - Portland. After a short time of working the run from Australia to New Zealand, with passengers and cargo that included gold and currency, she returned to her Melbourne - Warrnambool – Port Fairy run, with cargo including bales of wool produced in the western district of Victoria. The Warrnambool Steam Packet Company purchased SS Edina in 1867; she was now commanded by Captain John Thompson and Chief Engineer John Davies. She survived several mishaps at sea, had a complete service and overhaul and several changes of commanders. In 1870 SS Edina was in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, when a gale sprung up and caused a collision with the iron screw steamer SS Dandenong. SS Edina’s figurehead was broken into pieces and it was not ever replaced. SS Edina was re-fitted in 1870 then was used as a coastal trader in Queensland for a period. She was then brought to Melbourne to carry cargo and passengers between Melbourne and Geelong and performed this service 1880-1938. During this time (1917) she was again refitted with a new mast, funnel, bridge and promenade deck, altering her appearance. In 1938, after more collisions, SS Edina was taken out of service. However she was later renamed Dinah and used as a ‘lighter’ (a vessel without engine or superstructure) to be towed and carry wool and general cargo between Melbourne and Geelong. In 1957, after 104 years, the SS Edina was broken up at Footscray, Melbourne. Remains of SS Edina’s hull can be found in the Maribyrnong River, Port Phillip Bay. [Reference: A Brief Review of Steam Navigation in Victoria; C Dickson Gregory; Centenary Maritime Exhibition catalogue, 1934; published by Shiplovers' Society of Victoria Dandenong, Passengers in History, http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/924034 Edina, Victorian Heritage Database VHR S199 http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/shipwrecks/heritage/199 SS Edina, Coastal Trader and Passenger Ship 1853-1938, Museum Victoria Collections, https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/6227 SS ‘Edina’ – the Longest Serving Screw Steamer in the World, POI Australia, https://poi-australia.com.au/ss-edina-the-longest-serving-steamer-in-the-world/ ]This photographic postcard with the letter on the revers tell about the SS Edina and are significant for its association with the screw steamer SS Edina. The SS Edina is heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database VHR S199. She had endeared herself to the people of Port Phillip Bay as a passenger ferry, part of their history and culture. She played a significant role in the Crimean War, the American Civil War and the gold rush in New Zealand. She also served western Victoria for many years in her cargo and passenger runs. The SS Edina is famous for being the longest serving screw steamer in the world. After spending her first nine years overseas she arrived in Melbourne and her work included running the essential service of transporting cargo and passengers between Melbourne and the western Victoria ports of Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland. The SS Edina was purchased in the late 1860’s by local Warrnambool business, the Warrnambool Steam Packet Co. and continued trading from there as part of the local business community. The SS Edina’s original ‘fair maid of Judea’ figurehead was broken to pieces in a collision with another vessel (the SS Dandenong) in a gale off Warrnambool, Victoria, in 1870.Coloured (hand coloured) photographic postcard of SS Edina. Letter on reverse, hand written in pen and ink, from Mac to Arnie, dated 19-12-37 [1937]. The photograph shows the SS Edina moving under steam power, many people on both the bow and stern and a few people in the centre of the vessel. There are buildings on the shore in the background. The ship's configuration is dated post 1890.Hand written in pen on base of front “1854-1957” Hand written on back in blue pen and crossed out “REC 409” Hand written on back in pen ‘EDINA,’ “3173,” “086.2” Hand written letter dated 19-12-37, from Mac to Arnie. 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