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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, News pioneer dies, 2001
... ...The Local Advertiser...She and her husband, Les founded the early Whitehorse paper, 'The Local Advertiser' in the mid 1950's. Their son, Barry also worked on the paper as a printer. ...She and her husband, Les founded the early Whitehorse paper, 'The Local Advertiser' in the mid 1950's. Their son, Barry also worked on the paper as a printer. ...Newspapers The Local Advertiser Steel Ethel Steel Les Steel Barry Box Hill Hospital Obituary for Ethel Steel. ...Obituary for Ethel Steel.Obituary for Ethel Steel. She and her husband, Les founded the early Whitehorse paper, 'The Local Advertiser' in the mid 1950's. Their son, Barry also worked on the paper as a printer. She was a volunteer at Box Hill Hospital for 25 years.Obituary for Ethel Steel. newspapers, the local advertiser, steel, ethel, steel, les, steel, barry, box hill hospital -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper, Local Advertiser
... Local Advertiser, circulating in Nunawading. Issues: Vol 2 No.42, Aug 17 1955, Vol 4 No 42, Sep 25 1957, Vol. 7 No 29 22 Jun 1960, vol 10 no 33 July 3 1963, Vol. 10 No. 45, Sep. 25 1963...Newspapers Local Advertiser, circulating in Nunawading. Issues: Vol 2 No.42, Aug 17 1955, Vol 4 No 42, Sep 25 1957, Vol. 7 No 29 22 Jun 1960, vol 10 no 33 July 3 1963, Vol. 10 No. 45, Sep. 25 1963 Local Advertiser Newspaper Newspaper ...Local Advertiser, circulating in Nunawading. Issues: Vol 2 No.42, Aug 17 1955, Vol 4 No 42, Sep 25 1957, Vol. 7 No 29 22 Jun 1960, vol 10 no 33 July 3 1963, Vol. 10 No. 45, Sep. 25 1963newspapers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Clarke's Grocer Shop
... He was still advertising in 'Local Advertiser', Page 1, 1963. 'Late AIF' on window indicates after World War One....He was still advertising in 'Local Advertiser', Page 1, 1963. 'Late AIF' on window indicates after World War One. ...Black and white photo of Clarke's Grocer Shop in Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Double fronted shop. Second shop in Rangeview Shopping Centre. Owned by J.B. Clarke and run by he, his wife and his son , Fraser, for a long time. He was still advertising in 'Local Advertiser', Page 1, 1963. 'Late AIF' on window indicates after World War One.clarke, j.b. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - "Reminiscing and Recipies. Reflections of Eaglehawk's Past.", 1998
... Advertiser' newspaper of 1866 states that buildings were springing up everywhere, adding permenance to the tents of the residents. Information for this book has come from people's old books, newspaper cuttings, boxes previously stored, and old cook books. Produced by the Eaglehawk Heritage Society it was produced to share recipes and local...Has index at front of book. Many local advertisers throughout book. ...Has index at front of book. Many local advertisers throughout book. Book "Reminiscing and Recipies. ...The hamlet of Eaglehawk was established following the discovery of gold in 1852. By 1863, when the Borough of Eaglehawk was created, the population was between 7,000 - 8,000. A 'Bendigo Advertiser' newspaper of 1866 states that buildings were springing up everywhere, adding permenance to the tents of the residents. Information for this book has come from people's old books, newspaper cuttings, boxes previously stored, and old cook books. Produced by the Eaglehawk Heritage Society it was produced to share recipes and local history of Eaglehawk. Eaglehawk Heritage Society ceased operations in 2022. ISBN 0958524904."Reminiscing and Recipes. Reflections of Eaglehawk's Past" compiled by Aylene Kirkwood. Soft cover. Front cover is an image of Eaglehawk's High Street, taken from the Eaglehawk Town Hall, reproduced from 'Nucolorvue' postcard. Back cover features an advertisement for 'Rose Chapel Leadlighting' with an image of their work, on a black background.112 pages. Black and white images throughout. Contains recipes for a variety of meals/dishes, often with an image(s) on the opposite page pertaining to Eaglehawk's history. Has index at front of book. Many local advertisers throughout book. mining, miners, recipes, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - BENDIGO DISTRICT BOWLS ASSOCIATION - 1989/1990 BOOKLET
... Includes list of officials, club officials, umpires, previous winners back to 1967/68 and competition rules. Local businesses advertised in this 68 page booklet....Includes list of officials, club officials, umpires, previous winners back to 1967/68 and competition rules. Local businesses advertised in this 68 page booklet. Book BENDIGO DISTRICT BOWLS ASSOCIATION - 1989/1990 BOOKLET ...Booklet. 1989/1990 programme fixture for the Bendigo District Bowls Association Inc. Includes list of officials, club officials, umpires, previous winners back to 1967/68 and competition rules. Local businesses advertised in this 68 page booklet.organization, club / society, sport, bendigo district bowls association -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBrochure - Tourism, What to do - Souvenir Holiday Guide to North-Eastern Victoria
... The Kiewa Valley Accommodation group combined with the local advertisers to publish this brochure....The Kiewa Valley Accommodation group combined with the local advertisers to publish this brochure. This brochure promotes tourism all year round promoting the local businesses enabling them to succeed. ...The Kiewa Valley has promoted itself as a tourist hot spot since the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme concluded. Mt Beauty began as a construction town and was to be sold off but tourism became promising so the SECV handed the town over to the Bright Shire, houses were sold and businesses commenced. From the early 1960s the town promoted itself and Falls Creek as a tourist destination. The Kiewa Valley Accommodation group combined with the local advertisers to publish this brochure.This brochure promotes tourism all year round promoting the local businesses enabling them to succeed. As tourism is the main industry in Mt Beauty and Falls Creek since the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme finished, this advertising is important. It is interesting to note the businesses - their type, their location and the comparison with those in the area now.19 black and white pages including maps and advertisements. Cover is a 'washed' color of a hut in the bush. The title is in black across the top and at the bottom right hand corner. The front cover is in 'landscape' format but the rest of the book is 'portrait'.mt beauty; falls creek; kiewa valley; tourism; north east victoria -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - Scenes from around Lakes Entrance and Lake Tyers, H D Bulmer, 1930c
... Black and white collage postcard showing views of Lakes Entrance, Buchan and Lake Tyers Station residents to advertise local area East Gippsland Victoria...Includes Club Hotel, Jemmys Point , Footbridge , Buchan Caves Settlement Buildings Community facilities Aboriginal history Black and white collage postcard showing views of Lakes Entrance, Buchan and Lake Tyers Station residents to advertise local area East Gippsland Victoria Postcard Scenes from around Lakes Entrance and Lake Tyers H D Bulmer ...Includes Club Hotel, Jemmys Point , Footbridge , Buchan Caves Black and white collage postcard showing views of Lakes Entrance, Buchan and Lake Tyers Station residents to advertise local area East Gippsland Victoriasettlement, buildings, community facilities, aboriginal history -
Greensborough Historical SocietyDirectory, Localblue.com.au, Localblue.com.au: Northern suburbs 2009/10 13th edition, 2009-2010
... This business directory of the Northern suburbs has been collected for future reference. It advertises local businesses....This business directory of the Northern suburbs has been collected for future reference. It advertises local businesses. localblue directory Business directory printed on blue paper, blue cover. ...This business directory of the Northern suburbs has been collected for future reference. It advertises local businesses.Business directory printed on blue paper, blue cover. Wrapped in plastic.localblue directory -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSlide - Slide - Hoyt's Movies advertisement, n.d
... Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business - Hoyt's movies. Image painted onto one glass slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over image...advertising Portland business slide Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business - Hoyt's movies. Image painted onto one glass slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over image Slide Slide - Hoyt's Movies advertisement ...Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business - Hoyt's movies. Image painted onto one glass slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over imageadvertising, portland business, slide -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSlide - Glass Slide - Advertisements of local business Portland, n.d
... Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business - The 'Crown' pictures. ...Portland Star Cinema Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business - The 'Crown' pictures. ...Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business - The 'Crown' pictures. Image painted onto one glass slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over image.portland star cinema -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSlide - Glass Slide - Advertisements for local businesses Portland, T.W. Cameron, Slide Specialist, 430 Bourke St, n.d
... Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre to advertise local business - Dawkins and Son, Top Twenty Fashions of the Year. ...Portland Star Cinema Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre to advertise local business - Dawkins and Son, Top Twenty Fashions of the Year. ...The Star Theatre opened on 7th November 1925, with 991 seats located in orchestra and balcony levels. It was rebuilt to the plans of architect Geoffrey S. Richards, opening of 27th October 1937. In 2011, there was a small Star Cinema operating in the former balcony area. The main orchestra floor has been in use as a plumbers merchants, but is unused. The Star Cinema was closed in 2015 and is now in use as a church.Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre to advertise local business - Dawkins and Son, Top Twenty Fashions of the Year. Image on one glass slide, clear glass slide fixed over imageportland star cinema -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionNegative - Glass slide - Local business advertisements Portland, Blanks Ltd, n.d
... Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre to advertise local business - Segal and Co - Jantzen Sun Clothes. ...Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre to advertise local business - Segal and Co - Jantzen Sun Clothes. ...In 2011, there was a small Star Cinema operating in the former balcony area. The main orchestra floor has been in use as a plumbers merchants, but is unused. The Star Cinema was closed in 2015 and is now in use as a church.Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre to advertise local business - Segal and Co - Jantzen Sun Clothes. Image painted on one glass slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over image -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSlide - Glass Slide - advertisements for local businesses Portland, n.d
... Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Bright and Hitchcock's Pty. ...Portland Star Cinema Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Bright and Hitchcock's Pty. ...The Star Theatre opened on 7th November 1925, with 991 seats located in orchestra and balcony levels. It was rebuilt to the plans of architect Geoffrey S. Richards, opening of 27th October 1937. In 2011, there was a small Star Cinema operating in the former balcony area. The main orchestra floor has been in use as a plumbers merchants, but is unused. The Star Cinema was closed in 2015 and is now in use as a church.Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Bright and Hitchcock's Pty. Ltd - Jantzen swim suits. Image painted on one slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over imageportland star cinema -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSlide - Glass Slide - Advertising Stetson Bantam Men's Hats, n.d
... Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Advertising Stetson Bantam men's hats Image painted onto one glass slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over image...Stetson Bantam Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Advertising Stetson Bantam men's hats Image painted onto one glass slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over image Slide Glass Slide - Advertising Stetson Bantam Men's Hats ...Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Advertising Stetson Bantam men's hats Image painted onto one glass slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over imagestetson bantam -
Cornish CollegeAdvertisement, A school that 'Makes a Difference', Nov 2011
... Similar advertisements were placed in other local papers to advertise the new Cornish College opening in 2012....Similar advertisements were placed in other local papers to advertise the new Cornish College opening in 2012. ...This advertisement appeared in the 'Frankston Standard', page 29 on 21 November 2011. Similar advertisements were placed in other local papers to advertise the new Cornish College opening in 2012.The advertisements were intended to inform prospective families of the dates of upcoming school tours and the importance we place on sustainable education.A colour advertisement in the "Frankston Standard" full page width by 9 cm high. The College emblem and UCA symbol on the left and the four rings of sustainability on the right.campaign_to_save_cornish, advertisement, logo, rings of sustainability, motto, make a difference -
Heathcote McIvor Historical SocietyPrinting Press
... Used by McIvor Times to print the local newspapters the Rodney Advertiser and McIvor News in Heathcote McIvor 1853-1941...Used by McIvor Times to print the local newspapters the Rodney Advertiser and McIvor News in Heathcote McIvor 1853-1941 It is significant to heathcote as it has provided the early gold mining community of the McIvor District with the current news of the day. heathcote mcivor newspaper press has maufactures details Hopkinson Cope and a badge with 1879 on front with a crest Large cast Iron print press Printing Press Hopkinson Cope ...Used by McIvor Times to print the local newspapters the Rodney Advertiser and McIvor News in Heathcote McIvor 1853-1941It is significant to heathcote as it has provided the early gold mining community of the McIvor District with the current news of the day. Large cast Iron print presshas maufactures details Hopkinson Cope and a badge with 1879 on front with a crest heathcote mcivor newspaper press -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSlide - Glass slide - Local business advertisements Portland, LINTON BROS - 61 MARKET ST SYDNEY, n.d
... Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Advertising coming movie 'The Awakening', a United Artists production directed by Samuel Goldwyn. ...Star Cinema Portland Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Advertising coming movie 'The Awakening', a United Artists production directed by Samuel Goldwyn. ...The Star Theatre opened on 7th November 1925, with 991 seats located in orchestra and balcony levels. It was rebuilt to the plans of architect Geoffrey S. Richards, opening of 27th October 1937. In 2011, there was a small Star Cinema operating in the former balcony area. The main orchestra floor has been in use as a plumbers merchants, but is unused. The Star Cinema was closed in 2015 and is now in use as a church.Glass slide, possibly used at Portland Star theatre, to advertise local business. Advertising coming movie 'The Awakening', a United Artists production directed by Samuel Goldwyn. Image painted onto one glass slide, then another plain glass slide fixed over imagestar cinema portland -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBooklet - Program, Progress Press, Fifth Eltham Community Festival, 11th - 20th August 1979, 1979
... Event program, 101 events, Friday, August 10th through Sunday, August 17th and local advertisers: 1979, Alan Marshall (Pioneers and Painters), Aljon, Artist Showcase, Beth Knight, Bimbi World, Briar Hill Timber & Trading, Chantelle Boutique, Classic Fireplace & Rangehood Centre, Country Art Store, Debonaire Air Conditioning Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Bathroom & Plumbing Centre, Diamond Valley Drapes, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley Windscreens, Eccacentre, Economy Timber & Hardware, Edens Hobbycraft & Art Supplies, Eltham Community Festival, Eltham Festival, Eltham Fun Run, Eltham Gallery, Eltham Hardware & Plumbing Supplies Pty Ltd, eltham hotel, Eltham Living and Learning Centre, Eltham Produce Store, Eltham Village Shopping Centre, Grimshaw Motor Cycles, Halchem, Kenton Footwear, L.T. ...Event program, 101 events, Friday, August 10th through Sunday, August 17th and local advertisers: 1979, Alan Marshall (Pioneers and Painters), Aljon, Artist Showcase, Beth Knight, Bimbi World, Briar Hill Timber & Trading, Chantelle Boutique, Classic Fireplace & Rangehood Centre, Country Art Store, Debonaire Air Conditioning Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Bathroom & Plumbing Centre, Diamond Valley Drapes, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley Windscreens, Eccacentre, Economy Timber & Hardware, Edens Hobbycraft & Art Supplies, Eltham Community Festival, Eltham Festival, Eltham Fun Run, Eltham Gallery, Eltham Hardware & Plumbing Supplies Pty Ltd, eltham hotel, Eltham Living and Learning Centre, Eltham Produce Store, Eltham Village Shopping Centre, Grimshaw Motor Cycles, Halchem, Kenton Footwear, L.T. ...Event program, 101 events, Friday, August 10th through Sunday, August 17th and local advertisers: 1979, Alan Marshall (Pioneers and Painters), Aljon, Artist Showcase, Beth Knight, Bimbi World, Briar Hill Timber & Trading, Chantelle Boutique, Classic Fireplace & Rangehood Centre, Country Art Store, Debonaire Air Conditioning Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Bathroom & Plumbing Centre, Diamond Valley Drapes, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley Windscreens, Eccacentre, Economy Timber & Hardware, Edens Hobbycraft & Art Supplies, Eltham Community Festival, Eltham Festival, Eltham Fun Run, Eltham Gallery, Eltham Hardware & Plumbing Supplies Pty Ltd, eltham hotel, Eltham Living and Learning Centre, Eltham Produce Store, Eltham Village Shopping Centre, Grimshaw Motor Cycles, Halchem, Kenton Footwear, L.T. Cabinets, Lamers Construction Pty Ltd, Lovittools, Maggie Lorraine, Marion & Julian Bruere, Montmorency Hardware, Montmorency Pets, Pegasus Interiors, Penguin Drycleaners, Pioneers and Painters, Program, R & S Slocum Floorcovering Pty Ltd, R.F. & D.M. Kidd, Sa Boutique, Siri Omberg, Skybeam Antennas, Specialised Sleep Centre, Style Interiors, The Living Water Bookshop, Thompsons Amcal Pharmacy, Valley Tiffany Lighting, Vonni’s, W. Hutchison16 pages, stapled, coloured1979, alan marshall (pioneers and painters), aljon, artist showcase, beth knight, bimbi world, briar hill timber & trading, chantelle boutique, classic fireplace & rangehood centre, country art store, debonaire air conditioning pty ltd, diamond valley bathroom & plumbing centre, diamond valley drapes, diamond valley news, diamond valley windscreens, eccacentre, economy timber & hardware, edens hobbycraft & art supplies, eltham community festival, eltham festival, eltham fun run, eltham gallery, eltham hardware & plumbing supplies pty ltd, eltham hotel, eltham living and learning centre, eltham produce store, eltham village shopping centre, grimshaw motor cycles, halchem, kenton footwear, l.t. cabinets, lamers construction pty ltd, lovittools, maggie lorraine, marion & julian bruere, montmorency hardware, montmorency pets, pegasus interiors, penguin drycleaners, pioneers and painters, program, r & s slocum floorcovering pty ltd, r.f. & d.m. kidd, sa boutique, siri omberg, skybeam antennas, specialised sleep centre, style interiors, the living water bookshop, thompsons amcal pharmacy, valley tiffany lighting, vonni’s, w. hutchison, eltham phoenix club -
Eltham District Historical Society IncProgram, Program of Events, Sixth Eltham Community Festival, October 24, 1980 incorporating the Panton Hill Festival, October 18-19, 1980
... Event program, 81 events, Sat-Sun 18-19 Oct, Wed 22 Oct, Fri 24 Oct-Sun 2 Nov, Tue 4 Nov and Sat 8 Nov and local advertisers Alan Marshall (Pioneers and Painters), Aquapilca, Artist Showcase, Bimbadeen Galley Pty Ltd, Bimbi World, Blondies Fashion Boutique, Briar Hill Timber & Trading, Cheepa Toys, Country Art Store, Debonaire Air Conditioning Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Drapes, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley Photographic Services Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Windscreens, Don Brown, Eccacentre, Economy Timber & Hardware, Edens Hobbycraft & Art Supplies, Eltham Gallery, Eltham Hardware & Plumbing Supplies Pty Ltd, Eltham Jeanery, Eltham Living and Learning Centre, Eltham Produce Store, Grant Taylor, Grimshaw Motor Cycles, Just Looking Furniture, Kenton Footwear, Lamers Construction Pty Ltd, Leisure Centre, Lovittools, Lower Plenty Sports Centre, Montflora, Montmorency Gospel Chapel, Montmorency Pets, Montsalvat, Para Furnishings, Paul's Sports Store, Pegasus Interiors, Pioneers and Painters, Program, R & S Slocum Floorcovering Pty Ltd, R. & S. ...Event program, 81 events, Sat-Sun 18-19 Oct, Wed 22 Oct, Fri 24 Oct-Sun 2 Nov, Tue 4 Nov and Sat 8 Nov and local advertisers Alan Marshall (Pioneers and Painters), Aquapilca, Artist Showcase, Bimbadeen Galley Pty Ltd, Bimbi World, Blondies Fashion Boutique, Briar Hill Timber & Trading, Cheepa Toys, Country Art Store, Debonaire Air Conditioning Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Drapes, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley Photographic Services Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Windscreens, Don Brown, Eccacentre, Economy Timber & Hardware, Edens Hobbycraft & Art Supplies, Eltham Gallery, Eltham Hardware & Plumbing Supplies Pty Ltd, Eltham Jeanery, Eltham Living and Learning Centre, Eltham Produce Store, Grant Taylor, Grimshaw Motor Cycles, Just Looking Furniture, Kenton Footwear, Lamers Construction Pty Ltd, Leisure Centre, Lovittools, Lower Plenty Sports Centre, Montflora, Montmorency Gospel Chapel, Montmorency Pets, Montsalvat, Para Furnishings, Paul's Sports Store, Pegasus Interiors, Pioneers and Painters, Program, R & S Slocum Floorcovering Pty Ltd, R. & S. ...Event program, 81 events, Sat-Sun 18-19 Oct, Wed 22 Oct, Fri 24 Oct-Sun 2 Nov, Tue 4 Nov and Sat 8 Nov and local advertisers Alan Marshall (Pioneers and Painters), Aquapilca, Artist Showcase, Bimbadeen Galley Pty Ltd, Bimbi World, Blondies Fashion Boutique, Briar Hill Timber & Trading, Cheepa Toys, Country Art Store, Debonaire Air Conditioning Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Drapes, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley Photographic Services Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Windscreens, Don Brown, Eccacentre, Economy Timber & Hardware, Edens Hobbycraft & Art Supplies, Eltham Gallery, Eltham Hardware & Plumbing Supplies Pty Ltd, Eltham Jeanery, Eltham Living and Learning Centre, Eltham Produce Store, Grant Taylor, Grimshaw Motor Cycles, Just Looking Furniture, Kenton Footwear, Lamers Construction Pty Ltd, Leisure Centre, Lovittools, Lower Plenty Sports Centre, Montflora, Montmorency Gospel Chapel, Montmorency Pets, Montsalvat, Para Furnishings, Paul's Sports Store, Pegasus Interiors, Pioneers and Painters, Program, R & S Slocum Floorcovering Pty Ltd, R. & S. Trading, R.F. & D.M. Kidd, Sa Boutique, Skybeam Antennas, Studio Papilio, Style Interiors, The Living Water Bookshop, Todaro Coiffure, Valley Tiffany Lighting, W. Hutchison, Were Street Theatre, Zettlock16 pages, stapled, coloured1980, alan marshall, eltham festival, mal harrop, pioneers and painters -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionBook, Universal Business Directories, Universal Business Directory for Bendigo, c 1950
... Universal Business Directories were a company which sought advertisers from local areas to offset the cost of producing the directories. ...Universal Business Directories were a company which sought advertisers from local areas to offset the cost of producing the directories. ...Business Directories such as this were common right up until the widespread use of the internet and search engines such as Google to find information. Universal Business Directories were a company which sought advertisers from local areas to offset the cost of producing the directories. This directory includes a history of Bendigo, map and recipes as well as extensive listings for local business, trades and services. 50 page, three colour commercially printed business directory designed to by hung beside the telephone. Includes advertising and listings for a wide variety of local businesses. Includes a page of recipes and information for emergency services. city of bendigo, city of bendigo commerce -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Argus, Ballarat Railway Workshops, Mar. 1938
... Has a list of articles on other pages, index of advertisers, has 20 advertiser, local firms of Ballarat of the time. ...Has a list of articles on other pages, index of advertisers, has 20 advertiser, local firms of Ballarat of the time. ...Cover sheet (pages 3, 4, 13 and 14) of the "The Argus" newspaper, Ballarat Centenary Souvenir, dated "Melbourne Mon. 7 March 1938." has articles, cover, Ballarat and its celebrations, the beginnings, historical hostelries and story of Eureka. Has a list of articles on other pages, index of advertisers, has 20 advertiser, local firms of Ballarat of the time. Celebrated the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district. Record reviewed and images of three pages added 7-9-2013. See http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/page/586578?zoomLevel=1 - accessed 7/9/13 for imaged copies.trams, tramways, ballarat, commerce, centenary, eureka -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet (Collection) - Warrnambool Tourist Maps, Warrnambool City Council, 1975 to 2002
... Tourism in the Warrnambool district has been actively promoted since the 1890s and is important today to the local economy. Pamphlets such as these advertise the local beaches, the coastal scenery, the many sporting and cultural events and the historical features of the area. ...Tourism in the Warrnambool district has been actively promoted since the 1890s and is important today to the local economy. Pamphlets such as these advertise the local beaches, the coastal scenery, the many sporting and cultural events and the historical features of the area. ...Warrnambool Tourist Maps collected over the years by Warrnambool Historical Society membersPreservation of local maps for historical purposesEnclosed in A4 size plastic envelopes in an A4 size archival box and numbered and catalogued according to the date of acquisition.This collection has 16 pamphlets containing maps of Warrnambool and district and some accompanying printed materialwarrnambool tourism, city of warrnambool, shipwreck coast tourismwarrnambool tourism, city of warrnambool, shipwreck coast tourism -
Kew Historical Society IncContainer - Presentation Jewellery Box, 1948
... In 1926, Vaughan founded a local newspaper, the Kew Advertiser. During his second term as Mayor, he was elected president of Melbourne Suburban Newspapers’ Association, In April 1947, he was appointed to and later became chairman of the Free Library Services Board. ...In 1926, Vaughan founded a local newspaper, the Kew Advertiser. During his second term as Mayor, he was elected president of Melbourne Suburban Newspapers’ Association, In April 1947, he was appointed to and later became chairman of the Free Library Services Board. ...In 1948, the citizens of Kew presented this jewellery box to the outgoing Mayor and Mayoress of Kew, Cr & Mrs W D Vaughan. In 2021, it returned to Kew, thanks to the generous donations of our Friends of the Collection. William David Vaughan to whom the jewel box was presented in 1948 was a publisher, politician and historian, born in 1897 at Heathcote. By 1922, he had become a publisher and Secretary of Victorian Newspapers Ltd. In October 1922, he married Muriel Gladys Frazer in Bendigo. He purchased 'Elsfield' in Cotham Road, renamed it 'Carramar', and resided there for almost fifty years. His wife, the Mayoress, was an accomplished pianist and entertained the wives of councillors and supported many charitable works from her home. In 1926, Vaughan founded a local newspaper, the Kew Advertiser. During his second term as Mayor, he was elected president of Melbourne Suburban Newspapers’ Association, In April 1947, he was appointed to and later became chairman of the Free Library Services Board. In 1960, he published his history of Kew - 'Kew's Civic Century'. Vaughan’s third term as Mayor in 1962-63 saw the erection of the pavilion at Victoria Park and the final clean-up of the Outer Circle Railway. He died in September 1976. This inlaid and engraved jewellery box was part of a larger donation made to the Mayor and Mayoress of Kew in 1948 by the citizens of the municipality. It is the only 'civic award' in the collection given to a former civic leader and complements the large collection of civic portraits in the collection. The box is additionally significant because of its association with William David Vaughan - newspaper proprietor, local politician, and local historian. A presentation jewellery box, she-oak with barber pole inlay adorned with an Australian silver plaque.Engraved inscription on silver plaque - "Presented to Cr & Mrs W.D. Vaughan With The Esteem And Appreciation Of The Citizens Of Kew And In Recognition Of their Services As Mayor And Mayoress 1947-48. 28th July 1948"w d vaughan, mayors of kew, kew advertiser, kew (vic.) -- history -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo ChaletPhotograph, " DR J.F.WILKINSON"
... Staker were the founder members of the Bright Alpine Club formed in 1887 to promote the natural attractions of the Buffalo plateau. " They form the Alpine Club and charge a membership fee for guiding people up the mountain (led by official guides Bill Weston and Edward Carlisle). this is matched by a grant from the local shire council.... They advertise in the Argus and promote the Australian Alps, Bright district as "The Switzerland of Victoria'. ...Staker were the founder members of the Bright Alpine Club formed in 1887 to promote the natural attractions of the Buffalo plateau. " They form the Alpine Club and charge a membership fee for guiding people up the mountain (led by official guides Bill Weston and Edward Carlisle). this is matched by a grant from the local shire council.... They advertise in the Argus and promote the Australian Alps, Bright district as "The Switzerland of Victoria'. ...'There are also a number of framed portraits, including those of...Dr. John Wilkinson, a doctor who started a practise in Bright in the late 1880's and helped develop the tourist potential of the Mount Buffalo Plateau. " (Pg 84, Historica, 2011) Dr John .F. Wilkinson was a significant figure in the pioneering of tourism at Mt Buffalo. A Doctor and resident of Bright, he and W.A. Staker were the founder members of the Bright Alpine Club formed in 1887 to promote the natural attractions of the Buffalo plateau. " They form the Alpine Club and charge a membership fee for guiding people up the mountain (led by official guides Bill Weston and Edward Carlisle). this is matched by a grant from the local shire council.... They advertise in the Argus and promote the Australian Alps, Bright district as "The Switzerland of Victoria'. Mt Buffalo, with the railways nearby, is the most accessible snowfield and becomes 'the cradle of skiing in Victoria'." (Pg 179 Historica . 2011) The initial funds raised by the Alpine club funded the Staker's walking track, the first easily accessible route up the mountain. . They engaged the services of early Victorian photographer Nicholas Caire, whose scenic photographs helped to promote the beauty of the mountain. The efforts of these gentlemen culminated in securing 2.800 acres for the one of the first National Parks in Victoria, 1898. Listed in Draft Inventory of significant Items. Framed sepia photograph. Grey mount in wooden frame. Portrait of Dr.J.F Wilkinson. Brass name plaque at base of frame. Hand finished / highlighted in places." DR J.F.WILKINSON" -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Entrance to Shire of Eltham Memorial Park, Garden Hill, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1923
... Wippell is credited as being the first to propose the idea of a war memorial park and offered £50 towards the purchase of the land. • The earliest public reference to this project is to be found in the local Advertiser newspaper edition of August 9th, 1918. ...Wippell is credited as being the first to propose the idea of a war memorial park and offered £50 towards the purchase of the land. • The earliest public reference to this project is to be found in the local Advertiser newspaper edition of August 9th, 1918. ...View to south-east from Shire of Eltham Soldiers' Memorial Park showing the carriageway from the road to top of Memorial Park. Accompanying notes state that the entry gate was put in place in May 1921. Eltham and Whittlesea Shire Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate Fri 21 May 1920 p 2 reported: Kangaroo Ground Memorial Park "It was decided to arrange for a working bee on Saturday, 29th inst., for the purpose of forming and gravelling the track leading to the Park, and of carrying out other necessary works." A history summary of the Shire of Eltham Soldiers’ Memorial Park • The summit at Garden Hill was a popular tourist lookout and picnic spot from the 1880s. Virtually the entire Shire of Eltham and beyond could be viewed from this location. • A local farmer, Mr Walter A. D. Wippell is credited as being the first to propose the idea of a war memorial park and offered £50 towards the purchase of the land. • The earliest public reference to this project is to be found in the local Advertiser newspaper edition of August 9th, 1918. A report of the August Council meeting records the Eltham Shire President, Cr. Robert White, saying: "some time back it was proposed that the Council obtain and place on an Honour Board in the Council Chamber [at Kangaroo Ground] containing names of the lads who had enlisted. Just recently however, it had been suggested that a more fitting memorial would be the obtaining of a piece of land on the summit of Garden Hill, Kangaroo Ground, and the formation of a memorial park in which a monument could be erected to represent the whole of Shire. If a couple of acres could be obtained a gentleman had promised to donate 50 pounds, and another one would fence it, and other contributions, he was sure, could be obtained." • Councillors were favourable of the proposal and the President, Shire Secretary and Shire Engineer were deputised to wait on Messrs Mess Bros. (the owners of the Garden Hill farm) and ascertain if they would gratuitously give the land. The Mess Bros. land adjoined the farm/stud of Mrs Fanny White (Cr Robert White’s mother), daughter of Andrew Harkness who established their property on Garden Hill around 1846. • Access to the land came in February 1919 when several Councillors and the Shire Engineer surveyed the actual two acres of '5 chains along the road and 4 chains deep'. The Engineer volunteered his services free to do this task. The Mess brothers however demanded £100 per acre but eventually agreed to take £50 per acre. • Entry from the Kangaroo Ground-Yarra Glen road was seen to be a problem and Mrs. White, who owned the land beside the park, was asked to donated a triangle of her property to allow this access. • By September 1919 returned soldiers were employed by the Shire and volunteers were called to clear the hilltop by ploughing up the rocks and clearing the area, the fencing was put into place and in May 1921 the Council erected three gates, within an archway, at the entrance to the drive and pathway to the summit. • Public subscriptions were sought through the Advertiser newspaper to beautify the site. The views of the Curator of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens were sought as to the ‘class of ornamental trees most suitable for planting in the Park area”. • The Memorial Park or Shire of Eltham Soldiers’ Memorial Park was officially opened by Mr. W.H. Everard, M.L.A., 3 September 1921. • In 1922 plans were made to place a War Memorial in the Park. Funds were donated by the Council of £250 and a challenge to the community, to match this money with contributions was met. • On Anzac Day 1923, 1,000 people gathered on the summit in the park for a memorial service. A much smaller group of about 50 people gathered around a newly constructed cairn and flagstaff in the afternoon of Anzac Day 1924 amidst rain and a squally southerly wind, the morning service being cancelled. • A meeting for those interested in establishing a War Memorial monument within the park was held in January 1924 and the Eltham Shire War Memorial League was formed and a design competition decided upon. • The Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower was built in 1926 at a cost of £1,023 and 5 shillings with locally quarried stone donated by Dr Ethel and Professor William Osborne. It was formally known as the ‘Shire of Eltham War Memorial’ and was unveiled on 11 November 1926. The large bronze inscription above the entrance to the tower states: SHIRE OF ELTHAM WAR MEMORIAL THESE MEN DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY 1914 IN REMEMBRANCE THIS TOWER WAS BUILT 1918 • The Caretaker’s hut was built in 1927 with left over from the tower construction. • A returned soldier was appointed to act as caretaker for the memorials. Tiny Carrol, a huge man, was the first caretaker and lived in the stone hut. There was a push to have alterations made at one stage to provide additional rooms for a married caretaker but was rejected. • A new Caretaker Cottage was built in 1951 at a cost £2,500. The cottage had been subjected to raids by thieves three times during construction until a guard from the Returned Servicemen’s League was posted until its opening. • The War Memorial tower was re-dedicated by Sir Dallas Brooks on 8 November 1951, unveiling new bronze plaques containing the names of those who fell during the Second World War. Sir Dallas also officiated the opening of the new Caretaker’s Cottage. • A toilet block was built in 1965. • A further dedication of the Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower took place 11 November 2001 to recognise the men who fell in subsequent campaigns up to and including Vietnam. • Four land titles are involved: o The purchase of the two acres from owners Ruth Gosling, Alexander Mess, James Johnson Mess and Joseph Mess is recorded in two actions, the first being the payment of £100 for the two acres, the second showing that the Shire of Eltham did not get a transfer of title until 14th January 1952. o The access land donated by Mrs. Fanny White is dated 26 February 1924. A further need to widen the entry came after the deepening of the road cutting and another land donation was given by Sir Herbert Gepp, title dated 15th May 1952. This would have been about the time he sold off the former White ‘Garden Hill’ property. o The land reserve to increase the area and possibly allow a circuit road to be put in place on the western side of the park was purchased by the Shire of Eltham, title dated 16th February 1973. Rare photograph of the entrance to the Shire's Memorial Park during early stages of development prior to the erection of the Shire of Eltham War MemorialSepia photograph printed with white border with slight crack lower left hand corner and three significant vertical cracks fanning from lower centre edge to upper edge Digitally enhanced version to minimise impact of crackseltham-yarra glen road, entrance gate, garden hill, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, kangaroo ground war memorial park -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.Ceremonial object - Trowel, William Bennett, Silver Trowel, c1887
... Under the foundation stone is deposited a copy of the constitution and rules of the association, the names of the officers, and a complete list of the names of ail the members to date; also a copy each of The Star, Courier, Evening Post, and the Advertiser, local newspapers. At this date the association numbers 319 members—accumulated funds, £203 10s 3d. ...Under the foundation stone is deposited a copy of the constitution and rules of the association, the names of the officers, and a complete list of the names of ail the members to date; also a copy each of The Star, Courier, Evening Post, and the Advertiser, local newspapers. At this date the association numbers 319 members—accumulated funds, £203 10s 3d. ...The silver trowel was used for the laying of the foundation stone of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. It was donated to the Old Colonists' Associaiton in 1906. The Old Colonists' Association minutes noted 'Mrs Murray handed to the Secretary the silver trowel presented to the late President on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Hall.' The silver trowel was used for the laying of the foundation stone of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. It was donated to the Old Colonists' Associaiton in 1906. The Old Colonists' Association minutes noted 'Mrs Murray handed to the Secretary the silver trowel presented to the late President on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Hall.' "THE OLD COLONISTS' HALL. The foundation-stone of the building to be erected by the Old Identities’ Association, in Lydiard street, was next laid with the usual ceremonies. This was immediately adjoining the foundation-stone of the Mining Exchange building. Mr J. Graham presented Mr Murray with a silver trowel, bearing the following inscription:—“ Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. Presented to J. P. Murray, Esq., president of the Old Colonists’ Association, on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of their new hall, Ballarat, 21st June, 1887.” Mr Graham said he thought the pioneers of such a city were quite right in erecting a building that would be a home for them while they lived, and a memorial of them when they were no more. Mr J. Fraser, secretary, read the followin'- report:— “Mr Chairman, ladies, and gentlemen,—The bottle about to be deposited under this foundation contains documents in which are written particulars of the founding of the Old Colonists' Association at Ballarat; its financial and numerical position at the present time, the names of its officers and committee of management for the current term: a complete list of the names of its members, a copy of the rules and regulations of the association: copies of The Star, Evening Star, Courier, and Ballarat Advertiser newspapers, programme of to-day's proceedings as far as they relate to the laying of the foundation-stone, together with a brief summary of the aims and objects of this philanthropic institution. That the nature of these objects are considered worthy of encouragement and support is amply proved when we see on the Association's roll of membership the names of so many of our most prominent citizens and public men, "and from the fact that the Government of the colony have recognised the just claim of the old colonists'of Ballarat to be placed in possession of this valuable and central site, upon which to erect a building that will, be a credit to them and an ornament to the city, and which will enable them to still further extend the sphere of their benevolence and usefulness iu this district. The following is a copy of the signed and sealed memorial document:—*The foundation-stone of the hall of the Old Colonists’ Association of Ballarat; was laid on Her Majesty Queen Victoria's Jubilee Day,- Tuesday, 21st June, 1887, by John Paul Murray, Esq., J.P., president of the association. Under the foundation stone is deposited a copy of the constitution and rules of the association, the names of the officers, and a complete list of the names of ail the members to date; also a copy each of The Star, Courier, Evening Post, and the Advertiser, local newspapers. At this date the association numbers 319 members—accumulated funds, £203 10s 3d. The land upon which the hall is to he erected was granted by the Government to the association for that, purpose. (Signed) John P. Murray, President; W. B. Perry, Samuel Delpratt, Vice-presidents; Daniel Fern, Treasurer; John Fraser, Secretary. Committee—J. W. Graham, J. W. Lee, James M'Merkin, Andrew Lister, James Ward. Trustees—J. W. Graham, Wm. Irwin, John M'Cafferty ” Mr Murray said he was proud to lay the foundation stone of this building. The association was started in I883, and he might say they were a purely philanthropic institution. They formed an association whose creed was to assist one another in every shape and form. They had now 319 members, and were daily increasing in number.-. They were very fairly off as regarded their financial position. With respect to the objects of the association, they were to form a bond of brotherhood among those whose past experience in commercial or in mining pursuits so intimately associated them with the early history of the goldfields; men, to whose indomitable energy and perseverance Ballarat and other mining centres in the colony were so largely indebted for their development and commercial prosperity. Some of whose names were also closely identified with the memorable and sanguinary struggle 'for freedom and constitutional liberty in 1883. Their object was, further, to gather together within one fold those who survive those stirring times, to meet occasionally in friendly and social intercourse; to relieve their brethren who were overtaken by sickness or affliction; to provide the shelter of a home for those Pioneers of the goldfields whom the reverses of fortune had deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years; to assist the widow and succor the orphan; to mutually cheer and support each other in their temporary troubles and vicissitudes as they journeyed onward to the grave; and lastly, to tender a tribute of respect to the memory of a departed brother, by following his remains to their final resting place. Such were some of the principal objects of the “ Old Colonists' Association.” It was an institution for the good of their fellow man, and he hoped it would be successful, he hoped that the young people who came after them would appreciate what the Old Colonists had left them. He hoped they would all assist in making the institution one that would he worthy of the place. He would hand a small donation to the secretary, and hoped others would do the same. (Cheers.) The secretary, amid cheering, announced that the cheque handed over by Mr Murray was for £2O. Archdeacon Julius, who was asked to speak, said nothing could have been more fitting than the laying of the foundation-stone of the Old Identities’ Association on the Queen's Jubilee. They were a link between the past of 50 years gone by and today. Many of them remembered well enough perhaps the time when it took a man five and twenty minutes to light his pipe with tinder and steel, and when the small boys went, up the chimneys to sweep them. (Laughter.) They were building something now that people would look upon in years to come, and speak of in connection with the Old Colonists, if the young men were' half as good as their fathers they would be uncommon good fellows, and he did not think they would be. (Laughter, and interjection.) ''An old fellow said it was very true, and he knew it. (Laughter.) The Old Identities would agree with him to a man. (Laughter.) If the young men walked in their steps Ballarat in another 50 years would be 50 percent, better than it was now. There was not a man there that wished that more strongly, than 'he’ did. The Old Identities were laying this stone on the jubilee day of Her Majesty, and there never sat on the throne a worthier or nobler Queen than she who held her jubilee that day. There was not a man present, whatever his views of government may be, who did not say “God bless our Queen.” (Cheers.) The proceedings closed with the singing of the National Anthem and cheers for the Queen. (Ballarat Star, 23 June 1887)Silver trowel used during the laying of a foundation Stone for the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association building in Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, trowel, silver trowel, foundation stone, mrs j. murray, william bennett, j. fraser, john murray, w. lee, william irwin, john m'cafferty, john mccafferty -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Distant Signal, 1897-1931
... local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser...local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser ...This three-dimensional Distant Signal is part of a Flagstaff Signal set of ball, cone and drum shapes. It has been woven and then fabricated with strong metal swivel fittings and loops for suspending from a high point on a flagstaff at a signal station or on a ship’s masthead. The cane signal was constructed to withstand all weather and to be visible from a long distance. The gaps between the woven cane allow air to pass through, minimising possible swaying. Similar sets were made from rope or fabric. Warrnambool's Flagstaff was erected in 1854. Its primary use was to display visual signals that could convey messages between land and sea. It was also used to notify the local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser reported on June 5th 1857 a query from the Post Master General as to whether the request of the Chief Harbour Master would be carried out, in that Warrnambool would receive a new flagstaff and a set of Marryatt’s signal flags. The Table of Codes was published, showing how to use combinations of these flags to send messages. The Code was revised in 1887 to cover situations where distance, light, wind and weather conditions affected the visibility of the flags and prevented clear communication. The first report of the International Code of Signals Committee of 1897 warned signalmen not to rely on ordinary semaphore flags and introduced a Distant Signal Code using either particular semaphore flags or the three-dimensional shapes of a ball, cone and drum that aligned with the semaphore flag shapes of a circle, pennant and square. International Code of Signals In 1931, after World War I’s experiences in using signal codes, the International Code of Signals conference in Washington revised and published the rules for the conduct of signalling. One of the changes was that “the use of the Distant Signals and of fixed semaphore was abandoned”. It is of interest to know that modern marine law in many countries insists that a set of Day Shapes must be carried onboard vessels of a certain size. These highly visible geometric shapes are used at sea in daylight to communicate messages between vessels. They are used in a similar way to the Distant Signals, in that different combinations of shapes represent different messages. The set of shapes includes a ball, cylinder, cone and diamond. The shapes are hung between the top of the vessel’s foremast and the front of the vessel. They are only coloured black and are about 1.5 metres high. The vertical line of shapes can mean messages such as Boat not under command, Fishing, and Under sail and power.Distant Signals were an important means of marine communication from the late 1880s to the early 1930s, including during World War I. They were an advancement to the International Shipping Codes and safety. The cane signals’ shapes appear to be the same from whatever direction they are viewed, removing confusion about the message they convey. The same shapes continue to be used today for the sets of Day Shapes used as marine navigational signals that are mandatory on certain-sized vessels.Distant Signal Ball, part of a Flagstaff signal set. A round woven cane ball, painted black, with a metal rod passing through the centre. The rod has a loop at each end, then a concave, octagonal metal plate that rests on the outside surface of the ball, serving as a washer. The rod has swivels at each end.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, distant signal, signal, maritime signal, ball signal, signal shape, flagstaff signal, signal station, masthead signal, communications, marine technology, signals, marine signals, flaghoists, international marine conference, international code of signals, signal codes, marine safety, signal flags, day shape, daymark, day symbol, navigation, warrnambool flagstaff, 1854, 1857 1931, 1887, 1897 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Distant Signal, 1897-1931
... local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser...local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser ...This three-dimensional Distant Signal is part of a Flagstaff Signal set of ball, cone and drum shapes. It has been woven and then fabricated with strong metal swivel fittings and loops for suspending from a high point on a flagstaff at a signal station or on a ship’s masthead. The cane signal was constructed to withstand all weather and to be visible from a long distance. The gaps between the woven cane allow air to pass through, minimising possible swaying. Similar sets were made from rope or fabric. Warrnambool's Flagstaff was erected in 1854. Its primary use was to display visual signals that could convey messages between land and sea. It was also used to notify the local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser reported on June 5th 1857 a query from the Post Master General as to whether the request of the Chief Harbour Master would be carried out, in that Warrnambool would receive a new flagstaff and a set of Marryatt’s signal flags. The Table of Codes was published, showing how to use combinations of these flags to send messages. The Code was revised in 1887 to cover situations where distance, light, wind and weather conditions affected the visibility of the flags and prevented clear communication. The first report of the International Code of Signals Committee of 1897 warned signalmen not to rely on ordinary semaphore flags and introduced a Distant Signal Code using either particular semaphore flags or the three-dimensional shapes of a ball, cone and drum that aligned with the semaphore flag shapes of a circle, pennant and square. International Code of Signals In 1931, after World War I’s experiences in using signal codes, the International Code of Signals conference in Washington revised and published the rules for the conduct of signalling. One of the changes was that “the use of the Distant Signals and of fixed semaphore was abandoned”. It is of interest to know that modern marine law in many countries insists that a set of Day Shapes must be carried onboard vessels of a certain size. These highly visible geometric shapes are used at sea in daylight to communicate messages between vessels. They are used in a similar way to the Distant Signals, in that different combinations of shapes represent different messages. The set of shapes includes a ball, cylinder, cone and diamond. The shapes are hung between the top of the vessel’s foremast and the front of the vessel. They are only coloured black and are about 1.5 metres high. The vertical line of shapes can mean messages such as Boat not under command, Fishing, and Under sail and power.Distant Signals were an important means of marine communication from the late 1880s to the early 1930s, including during World War I. They were an advancement to the International Shipping Codes and safety. The cane signals’ shapes appear to be the same from whatever direction they are viewed, removing confusion about the message they convey. The same shapes continue to be used today for the sets of Day Shapes used as marine navigational signals that are mandatory on certain-sized vessels.Distant Signal Cone, part of a Flagstaff signal set. A woven cane cone, painted black, with a metal rod passing through the centre and two crossed metal bars at the base. The central rod has a loop at the top and passes through the bars at the base, finishing in a metal loop. The rod has swivels at each end.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, shipwreck coast, marine navigation, marine communications, communication signal, lifesaving, ship at sea, day shape, masthead signal, day signal, day mark signals, marine technology, safety equipment, navigation equipment, marine day shape, day marker, cane day shape, signal cone, day signal cone, cone signal, cone day shape, distant signal, flagstaff signal, signal station, communications, signals, marine signals, flaghoists, international marine conference, international code of signals, signal codes, marine safety, signal flags, daymark, day symbol, navigation, warrnambool flagstaff, 1854, 1857 1931, 1887, 1897 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Distant Signal, 1897-1931
... local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser...local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser ...This three-dimensional Distant Signal is part of a Flagstaff Signal set of ball, cone and drum shapes. It has been woven and then fabricated with strong metal swivel fittings and loops for suspending from a high point on a flagstaff at a signal station or on a ship’s masthead. The cane signal was constructed to withstand all weather and to be visible from a long distance. The gaps between the woven cane allow air to pass through, minimising possible swaying. Similar sets were made from rope or fabric. Warrnambool's Flagstaff was erected in 1854. Its primary use was to display visual signals that could convey messages between land and sea. It was also used to notify the local population of the approach of ships. One of the popular signalling codes in use in the early-to-mid 1800s was the Marryat’s Code but there were others in use as well; there was no one standard code. In 1857 the International Marine Conference adopted an International Code of Signals as a standard communications system for all vessels that could be understood in many different languages. The Normanby Advertiser reported on June 5th 1857 a query from the Post Master General as to whether the request of the Chief Harbour Master would be carried out, in that Warrnambool would receive a new flagstaff and a set of Marryatt’s signal flags. The Table of Codes was published, showing how to use combinations of these flags to send messages. The Code was revised in 1887 to cover situations where distance, light, wind and weather conditions affected the visibility of the flags and prevented clear communication. The first report of the International Code of Signals Committee of 1897 warned signalmen not to rely on ordinary semaphore flags and introduced a Distant Signal Code using either particular semaphore flags or the three-dimensional shapes of a ball, cone and drum that aligned with the semaphore flag shapes of a circle, pennant and square. International Code of Signals In 1931, after World War I’s experiences in using signal codes, the International Code of Signals conference in Washington revised and published the rules for the conduct of signalling. One of the changes was that “the use of the Distant Signals and of fixed semaphore was abandoned”. It is of interest to know that modern marine law in many countries insists that a set of Day Shapes must be carried onboard vessels of a certain size. These highly visible geometric shapes are used at sea in daylight to communicate messages between vessels. They are used in a similar way to the Distant Signals, in that different combinations of shapes represent different messages. The set of shapes includes a ball, cylinder, cone and diamond. The shapes are hung between the top of the vessel’s foremast and the front of the vessel. They are only coloured black and are about 1.5 metres high. The vertical line of shapes can mean messages such as Boat not under command, Fishing, and Under sail and power.Distant Signals were an important means of marine communication from the late 1880s to the early 1930s, including during World War I. They were an advancement to the International Shipping Codes and safety. The cane signals’ shapes appear to be the same from whatever direction they are viewed, removing confusion about the message they convey. The same shapes continue to be used today for the sets of Day Shapes used as marine navigational signals that are mandatory on certain-sized vessels.Distant Signal Ball, part of a Flagstaff signal set. A round woven cane ball, painted black, with a metal rod passing through the centre. The rod has a loop at each end, then a concave, octagonal metal plate that rests on the outside surface of the ball, serving as a washer. The rod has swivels at each end.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, shipwreck coast, marine navigation, marine communications, communication signal, lifesaving, ship at sea, day shape, masthead signal, day signal, day mark signals, marine technology, safety equipment, navigation equipment, marine day shape, day marker, cane day shape, signal ball, day signal ball, ball signal, ball day shape, distant signal, flagstaff signal, signal station, communications, signals, marine signals, flaghoists, international marine conference, international code of signals, signal codes, marine safety, signal flags, daymark, day symbol, navigation, warrnambool flagstaff, 1854, 1857 1931, 1887, 1897 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Musical, Reed Organ, Mason and Hamlin Organ and Piano Co, circa 1880
... advertise any awards they won, or even recognition for displaying at these events, by adding matching medallion decals to their products. JOY CLUB FOR FIGHTERS: - The Joy Club for Fighters was formed in Williamstown in 1940 to raise funds to support Australians fighting in Australia and overseas in World War II. Activities such as dances were organised in venues such as Mechanics' Institutes and enthusiastically supported. Donations were given to several hospitals and other care facilities, and local...advertise any awards they won, or even recognition for displaying at these events, by adding matching medallion decals to their products. JOY CLUB FOR FIGHTERS: - The Joy Club for Fighters was formed in Williamstown in 1940 to raise funds to support Australians fighting in Australia and overseas in World War II. Activities such as dances were organised in venues such as Mechanics' Institutes and enthusiastically supported. Donations were given to several hospitals and other care facilities, and local ...This early 1880s Mason & Hamlin reed organ was part of the original furnishings of the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. It was donated to the Williamstown St Nicholas Seamen's Church by the Joy Club for Fighters around the time of the opening of the church in the 1940s. The front panel displays the front and back of six medallions, showing the year and location of exhibitions where Mason & Hamlin were participants, adding perceived notability and prestige to the value of this organ. These medallions date from 1867 - 1881: Paris 1867, Vienna 1873, Philadelphia 1876, Paris 1878, Sweden 1878 and Milan 1881. MASON & HAMLIN Mason & Hamlin organ manufacturer, was founded by Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1850s, making about 450 organs per year. By 1905, the annual turnover was around 10,000 instruments. The Cable Co. purchased the company in 1911, which in turn was taken over by the American Piano Co. in 1924. By 1927, the production of reed organs had ceased. Mason & Hamlin, like many other manufacturers, publicised its instruments at county fairs and exhibitions. They were quick to advertise any awards they won, or even recognition for displaying at these events, by adding matching medallion decals to their products. JOY CLUB FOR FIGHTERS: - The Joy Club for Fighters was formed in Williamstown in 1940 to raise funds to support Australians fighting in Australia and overseas in World War II. Activities such as dances were organised in venues such as Mechanics' Institutes and enthusiastically supported. Donations were given to several hospitals and other care facilities, and local fighters, for distribution to the servicemen. Items such as food hampers and cigarettes were amongst the tributes given. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History): - The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity in Great Britain that has served the world's seafarers since 1856. Its symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today, there are centres in over 200 ports worldwide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the organisation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In 2000, the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres, such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943, a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seamen Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, and the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and resembles the Williamstown chapel. The organ is historically significant for its creation, being circa 1880 and still in use in the 1960s. This organ is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England, when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. It is historically significant for its connection to the Joy Club for Fighters, a support charity for Australian servicemen and women of World War II. The connection of this item to the Mission to Seamen and to the Joy Club for Fighters highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people in the armed forces, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support.Organ; reed organ, mahogany wood with decorative carving and colourful inlaid floral design. Has two pedals that are decoratively covered in floral-patterned tapestry. Inscriptions are on the panel above the keyboard. The organ has five octaves and eleven stops. Made by Mason & Hamlin, America, circa 1881. This organ is part of our St Nicholas Seamen's Church collection."Mason & Hamlin" and below the music rest "No 113032" and other indiscernible print Medallions, left - right "PARIS, 1878." "SWEDEN, 1878." "PHILA., 1876." "MILAN, 1881." "VIENNA, 1873." 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