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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Rowers on Lake Wendouree
... Rowers on Lake Wendouree ...Black and white photograph of a boat shed and rower on Lake Wendoureerowing, lake wendouree, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Rowers in last hurrah, 2012
... Rowers in last hurrah ...Bob Duncan, a rower from Blackburn who participated in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing team to the London Olympic Games. With photo.Bob Duncan, a rower from Blackburn who participated in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing team to the London Olympic Games. With photo.Bob Duncan, a rower from Blackburn who participated in the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956, will be accompanying the rowing team to the London Olympic Games. With photo.duncan, bob, rowing, olympic games, dickson, bruce -
Power House Rowing Club
Black and white photograph, Three male rowers
... Three male rowers...rowers ...Digital scan of black and white photograph.row, rowers, rowing, australia, sports, sportsmen, melbourne, black and white, photograph, water -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Off-Set Lithograph, John Powell, Rowers and birds
... Rowers and birds ...Off-set Lithograph -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Photograph
The photograph is believed to be taken in 1936. The rowers are young women- so this may be a school crew.Black and white photograph of 9 rowers and 2 oars on the banks of the Hopkins River, Warrnambool.No names given. -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
View Ware Dish, Estimated 1920's
... rowers ...Decorative glass surround. Plain centre with scenic view of Anglesea River, bridge and rowers. Crack across centre.anglesea, rowers, view ware -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Cross Oars
These sterling silver cross oars were sewn to the rowing cap. Fred Raynor Langsford rowed for College during 1916-1918. Sterling silver cross oars to be sewn to rower's cap. Each or is engraved: 'Hutton & Co'Engraved on each oar; 'HUTTON & CO'1918, 1917, 1916, fred raynor langsford, marjory langsford, rowing -
Ballarat Clarendon College
badge, Cross oars
These sterling silver cross oars were to be attached to the school rowing cap. John Schinkel boarded at Ballarat College 1935 - 1937. He was a member of the school rowing, athletics, footbal and cricket teams. Writing to the school around 2005 John records that he was one of about 6 students from Kybybolite, South Australia, to attend Ballarat College. The badge is housed on the base of a cuff links box with cream velvet insert. The badge is accompanied by John's blazer pocket braid embroidered with cross oars, XVIII, XI, ATH. Sterling silver cross oars to be attached to rower's cap. Pin fixed across middle of verso. john-schinckel, ballarat-college, boarding, rowing, kybybolilte -
Port of Echuca
Black and white photograph, approx 1980
Black and white photograph of 2 steamers moored by the river bank. The foreground steamer has 2 crew dressed in sailors uniform (band members?) There is a person standing on the lower roof section putting a case (?) into the upper floor with quite a few people up there also. There appears to be musical instruments behind the crowd. On the gangplank 2 men are wheeling a piece of equipment onto the steamer. The background steamer is the P. S. Canberra, also moored to the bank and unloading. There is a row boat in the middle of the river with 4 rowers and a standing cox.This appears to be a navel band getting ready for a cruise on the river, a social event that often happens in the Echuca area. On the other side of the river can be seen a "Caltex" sign and a couple of caravans parked between the trees. This could have been part of a river festival.Black and white photograph of 2 steamers moored by the river bank. The background steamer is the P. S. Canberra. The foreground steamer has crew dressed in sailors' uniforms (band members?). There is a person standing on the lower roof section putting a case (?) into the upper floor with quite a few people up there also. There appears to be musical instruments behind the crowd. On the gangplank 2 men are wheeling a piece of equipment onto the steamer. There is a row boat in the middle of the river with 4 rowers and a standing cox.The steamer in the background is marked "Canberra". In pencil on the back is marked P000102.paddle steamers, p.s.canberra -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Trophy
This is a trophy for a mens four or eight- awarded to each rower (this is for the rower in 2 seat)- probably awarded at a regatta (warrnambool)long timber oar shaped trophy- with a green blade and gold colored writingWDRA Championship Four April 6th 1940 Warrnambool R.C. R. Merriman No 2.r. merriman, city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river, rowing, regatta -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, A Glimpse of Princes Bridge, Melbourne
One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.Monochrome postcard of Yarra at Princes Bridge with rowers on river and cars, bystanders and an athlete in foreground. Three oars lean against tree. The Rose Series P. 1076postcards -- melbourne, princes bridge -- melbourne, postcards - the rose series, christian-washfold collection -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Centenary Regatta Programme, Centenary Regatta 1873-1973, 1973
Warrnambool Rowing Club Regatta ProgrammeThis is a programme of 24 pages with a black cover with black and yellow printing and black and yellow images of rowers.The pages contain printed text, including many advertisements. The pages were originally stapled.non-fictionWarrnambool Rowing Club Regatta Programmewarrnambool rowing club, val bertrand, rowing -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Rowing Regatta, Lake Wendouree 1926
Shows crew in 4 racing shell. One of the rowers is Ted Morgan.lake wendouree, rowing regatta, sport, people -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Banners
There were numerous banners awarded to winning crews (rowers and coxswains)- these are a sample.Four synthetic material 'banners' dated 1974-78 Names of winning crews listedCWRC 1974-75city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, trophy, regatta, warrnambool regatta -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Rowers on Lake Wendouree
... rowers ...This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree, rowers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Portland Lifeboat, n.d
City of Portland. The Portland Lifeboat was used in the rescue of survivors from the Admella shipwreck. It is also unique in its design having been based on a winning design from the RNLI in the UK and then adapted for Australian conditions. The Lifeboat is registered on the Victorian State Heritage Register.Wooden boat and cradle. Blue gunwales, rowers seats, and canvas buoyancy covers, white hull, grey under water line. White topsides. Boat supported by chine stringer port and starboard held by 4 steel props. Keel rests on cradle.Front: - Back: -portland lifeboat, admella, victorian state heritage register -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHAMPIONS
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Saturday, January 24, 2004. Champions: Bendigo's champion four rowers, 1937. L. McGown, cox, H. Griffiths, stroke, C. Millikens, 3, T. Iser, 2, J. Jennings, bow. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Craft - Lifeboat, Portland Lifeboat, n.d
Port of Portland Collection. Cradle reduced in width when moved to Maritime Discovery Centre October 98 Portland LifeboatWooden lifeboat resting on cradle. Blue gun-whales and rowers' seats, canvas buoyancy covers, white hull, grey below water line, white top sides. Boat supported by chine stringer port, starboard held by 4 steel props, keel rests on cradle. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - BENDIGO LIFE
A magazine with a picture of Bendigo rower Ryan Vecht rowing on Lake Weeroona. It is titled ' Bendigo Life Bendigo's Own.' May 20, 1994 - No. 5. Published by Bendigo Life Pty. Ltd. Produced by Bendigo Modern Press, View Street, Bendigo. 24 pgs. Ill., photos.bendigo, newspapers, local news, bendigo, magazines, bendigo life, community, leisure, events -
Port of Echuca
A black and white photographic postcard, Between 08/1906 - 10/1906
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 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Sculling Oar, Mid to late 19th century
An oar is an implement used for water-borne propulsion. Oars have a flat blade at one end. Rowers grasp the oar at the other end. The difference between oars and paddles is that oars are used exclusively for rowing. In rowing the oar is connected to the vessel by means of a pivot point for the oar, either an oarlock, or a hole. The oar is placed in the pivot point with a short portion inside the vessel, and a much larger portion outside. The rower pulls on the short end of the oar, while the long end is in the water. By contrast, paddles, are held in both hands by the paddler, and are not attached to the vessel. Rowers generally face the stern of the vessel, reach towards the stern, and insert the blade of their oar in the water. As they lean back, towards the vessel's bow, the blade of their oars pivots in the oarlock, and the end in the water moves towards the stern, providing forward thrust. There also is another way of propelling a small craft it's called a sculling oar which is attached to the transom and used to propel a small vessels rather than using two oars as previously described. It is believed the subject item is just such an oar given it’s long blade associated with a sculling oar. For thousands of years vessels were powered either by sails, or by the mechanical work of rowers, or by paddlers. Some ancient vessels were propelled by both oars and sail, depending on the speed and direction of the wind. Wooden oars, with canoe-shaped pottery, dating from 5000–4500 BC have been discovered in a Hemudu culture site at Yuyao, Zhejiang, in modern China. The history of man using wooden oars to propel a boat has a considerable record in marine archaeology going back many centuries. The item is significant for marine archaeology as it gives a snapshot into how a small row boat was powered using a wooden sculling oar. A method of propelling a small boat still used today an example is the gondoliers in Venice using a sculling oar in a circular motion to propel his craft. Single sculling oar with long flat blade, two copper bands, on blade with rowlock fittingNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, boat oar, sculling oar, row boat -
Power House Rowing Club
Black and white photograph, Head of the Lake, 1938, 1938
... rowers ...Digital scan of black and white photograph. Names not recorded.rowing, rowers, lake, sports, sportsmen -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, George Rolfe's Book of Abstracts, Circa 1865
Alphabetical entries about many topics from fruit trees to Legislation, to Senate of America George Rolfe came to Warrnambool in 1872 and by 1883 was well established on the banks of the Hopkins River at Lyndoch. In 1884 he purchased Shipley which also had frontage to the Hopkins River. He participated in the social and sporting life of Warrnambool and was a keen rower.An interesting collection of thoughts and life of one of the early merchants and farmers of the area. He was a generous benefactor of the hospital.Dark green hard cover with maroon spine and corners. Pages are lined and alphabetical. Hand written entries throughout. : Inside front cover is label ”Cook & Fox, Account Book Manufacturers, Stationers, Bookbinders machine Rulers, Importers 58 Queen St Melbourne. Handwritten on front page “G Rolfe Senr. Book for extracts 1865. warrnambool, george rolfe, lyndoch, book for extracts -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Development Plaque, 16 july 2017
The people are L to R: Kathy McMeel (secretary), Annie Blanch (Boat Captain), Joanne Bone (president), James Tait (director of Gwen and Edna Jones and Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundations, Susan Finnigan (Grants Officer) and Clive Wooster (treasurer). • In February 2017 the club filled the base of the boathouse and poured a new concrete floor. • They had an opening to thank the donors, especially the Gwen and Edna Jones and Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundations and to celebrate with the community and rowers, past and present • Since 1996 rowers had to wade in foul, ankle to thigh high water to access the boat shed- this was for 3-5 months of every year- our facilities are now accessible and Warrnambool has a sporting venue for rowers that is safe and one the public can be proud of. • The Club thanked Barry Wilson for generously donating the plans and acknowledged the ‘term deposit’ raised over the last 10 years, by past and present members, which allowed the Club to contribute the additional funding required. • In particular The Foundations assistance made the project possible. The two philanthropic Foundations are a treasure for the community as they can step in and fill the gap where other funding sources cannot. In our case they were the major donors and we could not have contemplated this project without their assistance. We are truly grateful for the assistance of The Gwen and Edna Jones and Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation. • Mr James Tait, a director of both Foundations to unveiled the commemorative plaque. Color photograph taken at the opening of the Redeveloped City of Warrnambool Rowing Club. Includes a brass plaque. The people are L to R: Kathy McMeel (secretary), Annie Blanch (Boat Captain), Joanne Bone (president), James Tait (director of Gwen and Edna Jones and Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundations, Susan Finnigan (Grants Officer) and Clive Wooster (treasurer).james tait, warrnambool, city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, boathouse, boathouse redevelopment, gwen and edna jones foundation, ray and joyce uebergang foundation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS
Photo with article mounted on black laminated card. Article mentions the children and using the Advertiser supplement for an Olympic Project. Photo shows Keith Simmonds and Ross Cutting with a copy of the supplement. Also mentioned are Bendigo's five Olympians- rower Jason Day, badminton player Paul Stevenson, walker Duane Cousins, boxer Lynden Hosking and Paralympian Tim Matthews.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - newspaper cuttings, keith simmonds, ross cutting, advertiser, jason day, paul stevenson, duane cousins, lynden hosking, tim matthews, ron payne, olympics -
Power House Rowing Club
Black and white photograph, PHRC Maiden VIII Henley win, 1935, 1935
... rowers ...Digital scan of black and white photograph. Names not recorded.rowing, rowers, river, riverbank, spectators, boats -
Plutarch Project
Trireme Replica, Paralos, circa 2005
The name Trireme comes from its distinct three rows of oars/oarsmen. The first tier of rowers were known as the Thranites, translating to Thrones. They were the most prestigious, and worked the hardest because their oars were furthest away from the water and therefore had to work harder. They were usually younger and they were paid one and a half drachma per day, half a drachma more than the other two tiers of rowers who were paid one drachma per day. After a few years working as Thranites, each was moved down into the second tier, the Zygites. Zygites derives from the word balance, as the second tier was balanced in the middle. After more years again, oarsmen were moved down into the third and final tier, known as the Thalamites. The Thalamites were consistently wet due to the proximity of their tier to the water. The water would leak through the gaps where the oars entered the ships despite the leather skins used to close the openings.This is a unique specimen made by D. Paraskevatos, in that it is the only one of its kind in the world that has been built to the exact specifications of the Athenian vessel. It was built in Melbourne and it also has historic and artistic valueWooden replica model ship that is an exact replica of the ancient Athenian trireme making it unique in the world since there's no other such replica made. Great care was exercised to ensure that it will include all functionality and detail of the ancient ship used to by the Athenians to fight in the Sea battle of Salamis and beyond. Mr Denis Paraskevatos constructed the Paralos Trireme over a period of eighteen months. Mr Paraskevatos relayed the history of his Trireme. The first Trireme was constructed in Greece by the shipbuilder Aminoklis in 704BC, originating from Corinth. The first four Triremes he constructed were ordered by a Poliykrates from Samos, thus the ships were known as Samines. Poliykrates realised he would be able to use the Triremes for his own benefit against invading pirates, as well as to engage in activities of piracy himself. The Athenians built 200 Triremes for the battle of Salamis, all constructed over a period of eighteen months. This was a huge feat, on average a new ship was build every second day. Triremes were primarily used in sea battles, however there were two unique Triremes, the Salaminia and the Paralos, which were considered Holy and only used for Ambassadors and Consulates on overseas trips. Mr Paraskevatos’ Trireme is the Paralos. The term Paralos derives from the Greek social class from the shores, or the merchant classes. Greece was divided into three basic social classes. The mountain region, the plateaus or fields bound to agriculture, and those from the shores. Paralia translates to from the shore. The Paralia were an important class in influencing the democracy. They were divergent group who would deliberately vote on the contrary to everyone else. This is how the Trireme was born. Every Trireme held between 20-50 soldiers, and either 170 or 174 oarsmen. Mr Paraskevatos’ Trireme is a 174 oarsmen ship. The role of the oarsmen was difficult and specialised. When engaged in sea battle and the wind was not enough, the navy would remove the masts and leave them on shore and solely use the oarsmen, leaving the deck clear. However when there were sufficient winds and both the sails and oars were in use the oarsmen had to show great skill in manoeuvrability. When the oarsmen were not needed to manoeuvre the ship they also engaged in battle. model, replica, paraskevatos, plutarch, ship, trireme, παρασκευάτος, πανομοιότυπο -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Arthur Watson, Unknown
Arthur was on 19 June 1874 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, son of John Smith WATSON and Robina MARSHAL. He moved to Queensland in the early 1900’s and was a champion rower in Victoria and Queensland and a noted cyclist who rode in three Warrnambool to Melbourne races, and footballer Arthur Watson was married to Kathleen and had two children Mercia and Bill (Brisbane Qld). He died on 12 July 1954. Arthur's sister was Robina (Ruby) WATSON. Portrait of Arthurlocal identities -
Power House Rowing Club
Black and white photograph, PHRC crew practice 4, 1937, 1937
... rowers ...Digital scan of black and white photograph. Names not recorded.rowers, rowing, row, sports, sportsmen, river, riverbank -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Token x 3, Tokens: Armstrong shoes, Circa 1968 -1987
These tokens are customer reward tokens which can be redeemed for a discount when making a later purchase. The practice of using tokens was prevalent in the early settlement of Australia when shop owners issued tokens as a form of currency. These are three of a number of tokens issued by Armstrong shoes which was established by Max Armstrong who once lived in Warrnambool and helped to run the family shoe business here. He was an excellent rower and on his arrival in Warrnambool worked towards reviving the Warrnambool Rowing Club.Interesting items with social and historical significance.001047.1 Round white metal token with penny farthing enclosed in circle on one side and lady’s button up boot. Surrounded by text. Edge plain. 001047.2 Round yellow metal with diagram of astronaut on front surrounded by text. Back has text in centre surrounded by larger text. 001047.3Round yellow metal. Emu and kangaroo with text above and date below. The back image of man surrounded by text. 001047.1 Armstrong shoe mart old fashion value on front with maker’s name Stokes below penny-farthing. On reverse Armstrong boot and shoe warehouse estab. Four generations Stokes Melb. 001047.2Armstrong’s shoes first on the moon. Armstrong shoe mart Frankston. On the reverse text in centre reads “This $1 token gains $1 each year from 1987 till year 2000 AD when worth $14 off next pair of shoes at Armstrong shoe mart 70 Wells St Frankston. Around rim,” Armstrong inflation proof dollar. Edition limited to 5000. 001047.3 On front Advance Australia 1987. On back Armstrong shoe mart shoex 70 Wells St Frankston Look at you shoes others do. Ian M L Armstrong 1984 armstrong shoe token, dollar token, warrnambool, frankston shoe mart,