Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The State Drawing Room is part of the 'State Apartments' which also includes the State Hall, State Ballroom, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room.The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the ceiling of the Drawing Room."South Yarra Government House Ceiling Drawing Room J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, john t collins, state drawing room (melbourne)

These plans are line drawings by the State of Victoria for a Suction Hopper Dredge, which used a suction pump to bring up material from the bottom of a body of water. The plans are contained in a box from the Public Works Department, Ports and Harbours Division in Melbourne, which in the year 1910 was responsible for the dredging operations of coastal ports and harbours, and inland waterways. The stamped signature is that of Arthur Edward Cutler, Chief Engineer, Public Works Department of New South Wales. The steel steamer Matthew Flinders was constructed by Morts Dock & Engineering Co Ltd in Sydney, New South Wales. Identified as Ship No. 40 by the ship builders, this dredge, had twin screw engines that were made in Sydney. Its gross tonnage was 1180. It was launched on July 15th, 1916, and registered by the owner, Department of Public Works in Victoria, at the Port of Melbourne in 1917. Unlike bucket dredges, the Matthew Flinders did not use permanent moorings but instead had bow and stern anchors. It travelled forward on the bow anchor, taking up a strip of even-depth wilt from the bed below. A local newspaper noted that the Matthew Flinders has many advantages that were especially useful for its work at Warrnambool. Warrnambool Harbour had been experiencing silting and sanding for many years. The problem continued even after the construction of the Breakwater in 1890, which was overseen by New Zealand engineer Arthur Dudley Dobson. Melbourne’s Department of Ports and Harbours sent the new Matthew Flinders to dredge the heavy silting in the Warrnambool Harbour in May 1919. This work was previously done by the smaller dredge, the Pioneer. However, after a month of work, the Matthew Flinders was returned to Melbourne for alterations to make it suitable for work in the heavy seas it experienced at Warrnambool. Both dredges were sent up from Melbourne when required over the years to periodically attend to the silting in the Harbour, but the Matthew Flinders was preferred because of its efficiency. It was still dredging the Harbour even in July 1938. The ship’s original master was J G Rosney. In 1923 the master in charge was Captain Dunbar. In 1930 the dredges were no longer required as the Harbour was no longer suitable as port.These plans are significant for their close association with the suction hopper dredge, the Matthew Flinders I, which was call upon often to remove the silting of Warrnambool Harbour and allow shipping to continue in the Port of Warrnambool until 1930, when the Port of Warrnambool ceased to be suitable as a port. The work done by the Matthew Flinders is significant for its association with the Warrnambool Breakwater and the on-going issues with the silting of the Harbour. Plans with line drawings for the suction hopper dredge Matthew Flinders, rolled, in open-top wooden box. Created for the Public Works Department, Melbourne, Victoria. Stamped with signature and dated November I, 1911. Inscriptions: label on box, handwriting on box, drawings and outer layer of paper. Freighted by 1 Star, New Zealand Express Cargo.Signature stamp “A E Cutler” Date stamp “NOV 8 – 1911” Printed on one page “STATE OF VICTORIA / SUCTION HOPPER DREDGE / GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS OF MAIN ENGINE ROOM / SCALE 1/2 IN = 1 FT.” Label on box "1 [star symbol] / THE NEW ZEALA- - - / EXPRESS CAR - –“ Handwritten on base “PUBLIC WORKS / DEPARTMENT / - - LBOURNE” Handwritten in pencil on cover paper “MATTHEW Flinders”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, plan, line drawing, dredge, pioneer, steel steam ship, twin screw engines, a e cutler, arthur edward cutler, chief engineer, public works department, new south wales, nsw, 1911, state of victoria, suction hopper, main engine room, public works melbourne, warrnambool harbour, lady bay, sanding, silting, breakwater, morts dock & engineering co ltd, j g rosney, captain dunbar, ship no. 40, matthew flinders i, matthew flinders, 1 star, new zealand express cargo

The School Paper published monthly. Cost 1 Penny (2 Cents) Used in State Schools2 Paper booklets & 3, 4 page, supplements. 0682 has a photo of a boy holding a stick wearing unlaced boots, (after the painting by Bastien Lepage) 0682-1 is a supplement with a Picture of girls in a large room sitting in front of electric sewing machines. 0682-2 supplement: Contains photo of a certificate from the Victorian State Schools League of Kindness. 0682-3 Black and white drawing of two children in silhouette. on the beach with bucket and spade.0682-4 Supplement a picture of a variety of toys. 0682-5. drawing of children of different nationalities.0682: Midwinter. Days grow Longer. - Signs of Spring. Education Department. Victoria Australia The School Paper Grades VII and VIII. No 369. Melbourne Price 1d [July 1 1931. 0682-1: Supplement to the School Paper - Grades VII and VIII July 1931. 1. Made in Australia. 80. Girls and Womans Wear. 0682-2: Supplement to the School Paper - All Grades July 1931.1 The Protection of Animals. 0682-3: Hurrah for the Holidays Education Department. Victoria Australia The School Paper Grades III and IV. No 403. Melbourne Price 1d [Dec 1 1931. 0682-4: Supplement For the School Paper - Grades III and IV December 1931. 1.Made In Australia 85. Toys. 0682-5: No Cold, No Care, November Education Department. Victoria Australia The School Paper Grades V and VI. No 409. Melbourne Price 1d [Nov. 1 1931.stawell education

Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The State Ballroom is part of the 'State Apartments' which also includes the State Hall, State Drawing Room, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room.The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the throne in the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Throne J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins

Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the exterior of the tower."South Yarra Government House Tower J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, john t collins