The Port of Warrnambool - In the early years the Port of Warrnambool was a busy port. Steamships and sailing ships were frequent visitors to the port. Steam navigation companies were plentiful, carrying passengers and freighting cargo such as coal, timber, food, livestock, furniture, hardware and haberdashery between Melbourne and the ports along the southwest coast of Victoria, including Warrnambool. The carts would take their loads into the township for distribution. The Breakwater was built (using 32 ton blocks of concrete) between 1874 and 1890 to provide ships with greater protection from the Southern Ocean. The Lifeboat and Rocket House - The coastline of South West Victoria has had over 600 shipwrecks and many lost lives; even in Warrnambool’s Lady Bay there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905, with eight lives lost. In 1859 the first Government-built lifeboat arrived at Warrnambool Harbour and a shed was soon built to house it, followed in 1864 by a rocket house to safely store the Rocket Rescue equipment. In 1878 the buildings were moved to the Breakwater area, and in 1910 the new Lifeboat Warrnambool arrived with its ‘self-righting’ design. For almost one hundred years the lifeboat and rocket crews, mostly local volunteers, trained regularly to maintain and improve their skills, summoned when needed by alarms, gunshots, ringing bells and foghorns. Some became local heroes but all served an important role. By the end of the 1950s the lifeboat and rescue equipment had become obsolete. Joseph Jordan - Joseph Jordan was born in 1841 in Leicester England. When he was 16 he joined the 7th Queen's Own Hussars and was sent to India at the outbreak of the mutiny. He took part in the relief of Lucknow and remained in India for eleven years. It was during this time, he became interested in photography. He was posted to New Zealand and later came to Victoria, becoming a sergeant major of the Mounted Rifles. In the mid 1880s he came to the Western district where he was responsible for establishing units of the Mounted Rifles in various country towns such as Dunkeld, Mortlake, Panmure, Bushfield, Koroit etc. He resigned from the army in 1889 and set up a professional photography studio in Liebig Street, Warrnambool. He became very well known in the Western District for family photographs, official photographs of local councillors and groups as well as views of local scenery. In 1891 he photographed the wrecked barque "Fiji" at "Wrecks Beach" near Princetown. His business was taken over by his son Arthur around 1917. Joseph was a keen rifle shot and in 1924 he donated the "Jordan Shield" as a prize to the Victorian Rifle Association. He was made a "Life Honorary Member" of the Warrnambool Returned Soldiers League and in 1933 he was recognised as being the oldest living soldier in Victoria. Joseph died in 1935 aged 95. Valentine Publishing Company Pty. Ltd. Valentine and Sons was a printing and photography business based in Dundee, Scotland and Canada. In the early 1900's, at the height of the postcard craze, they published large numbers of postcards in the U.K., Canada, U.S., Australia and South Africa. Valentine postcards have a 6 digit serial number on the view side with the initials "J. V." in a circle adjacent to the number. The 300,000's related to views of Australia. From around 1900 (or earlier) the firm bought many images for their postcards from local and national photographers who sold publishing rights to Valentines.This postcard is significant for its association with the Port of Warrnambool and the Warrnambool Breakwater as it shows a point in time when shipping activities were an important part of Warrnambool's commerce and social development. It is also a record of the Warrnambool Lifeboat and Rocket house which was important in aiding ordinary citizens, harbour employees and the volunteer boat and rescue crew in saving the lives of sailors and passengers due to the high number of shipwrecks that occurred along the coastline. Joseph Jordan is a significant figure in Warrnambool history as he helped to establish early units of the Mounted Rifles (G Company) in local towns during the late 1880's and later, photographed local scenes, groups and citizens of early Warrnambool. It is also a culturally significant example of the type of postcards that were very popular in the early part of the 20th century.Photograph of breakwater from beachFront of card - Breakwater, Warrnambool / 300,025 J.V [in a circle] Back of card - POSTCARD / VALENTINE'S SERIES / - This space may be used for communication / The address only to be written here - Miss Alice Griffen / Howard St / Warrnambool - How are you enjoying your holiday we are grand. / from / Dodo, Dodo, Dodo with love - Leura? / Marjory Craig? / BL006 / R99A / REG NO 2169flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, photograph, warrnambool breakwater, breakwater, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, warrnambool harbour, postcard, joseph jordan, valentine and sons, valentine publishing company, lady bay, life boat house, rocket house, steam ship, barque, jordan photography

Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Ryrie St Geelong. A tram is westbound. In the view are the Town Hall, the T&G building, M J Hede & Sons store, and Cox Bros. The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph. Photo c1950.Yields information about the view of Ryrie St c1950.Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. Card No. V22.On rear in ink "A couple more for your collection" and an unreadable name.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st

Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St looking north. In the view is tram No. 10 and another tram picking up passengers at a safety zone at the corner of Malop St. In the view are Solomons, Bon Accord cafe, and Hoopers stores. The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph. Photo c1950.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Malop St c1950.Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. Card No. V23.tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, malop st, tram 10

Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St looking north and the corner of Ryrie St. In the view is tram No. 17 and another tram further north. Note the safety zone sign. In the view is the T&G building, the Bank of NSW, with a sign "Service for the Sick". The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph. Photo c1950.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St c1950.Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. Card No. V24.tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 17

Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St Geelong looking south. Tram 17 is visible along with the part of another tram in the bottom left-hand corner. In the photo are Bright & Hitchcock, the T&G building, Gray & Murray, the Bank of NSW, Savoia Cafe, and Rockman's stores along with an advertisement for Berger paints. The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St c1949Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. On top right hand rear is "1949" in pencil.tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 17

Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St looking north at the corner of Ryrie St. Tram No. 33 is picking up passengers at the safety zone at the intersection with Ryrie St where the front of another bogie tram can be seen. In the view are the T&G building, the Bank of NSW which has a chemist shop, and the Savoia cafe. The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph. The card number V24 is the same number used in item 9064, but a later version, the early 1950s. The note on the rear of the card gives details of Ken's Victorian trip during Jan 1954.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St early 1950s.Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. Card No. V24.Has a note written to Ken Magor from Ken Winney? dated 14-1-1954 - see image 2tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 33

Both photographs are of historical interest in Ballarat.The Fernery photograph is of particular interest especially since the Fernery in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens was rebuilt. The Eureka Stockade gives perspective on the changes that have taken place in more recent years.2 sepia photographs. The Fernery, Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Eureka Stockade, Ballarat. The titles are printed at the bottom of each photograph. The Eureka Stockade has a fold mark down the centre of it.The Fernery photograph is part of "The Rose Series" P1807 which is written in the bottom lefthand corner and on the back is written at the top of the card, righthand side, "A Real Photograph produced in Australia". On the lefthand side is written, "published by the Rose Stereograph, Armadale, Victoria". With the Eureka Stockade photo, "Valentine Series No.1560 is written in the bottom lefthand corner. On the back, righthand side is written, "Valentine Publishing Company Co., Melbourne and Sydney".john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, the fernery, eureka stockade, ballarat, gardens

The photograph on the front of the postcard depicts a game of billiards being played in the Billiard Room of the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. The Flinders Street extension building opened for use in 1917 after relocating from Australia Wharf. The billiard pool was likely made by the Alcock company.The scene on the postcard shows the typical use of the Billiard Room at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne as well as what is presumably the original layout of the room and gives an insight into men's fashion of the time.Sepia toned postcard with photograph of a man in shirt sleeves taking a shot on the billiard table with a second man standing to the left and rear wearing a hat and watching the shot. There are two seated men to the right of the photograph. The man on the left is wearing a suit including hat, the man on the right is wearing a cap and sitting with his arms crossed. There are three pendant lights above the billiard table and bench seating in front of the window.Printed on the bottom of the front of the postcard: "IN THE BILLIARD ROOM. SEAMEN'S MISSION. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. REAL PHOTO SERIES M.826" Printer's logo on rear of postcard: "VALENTINES/REAL PHOTO SERIES POSTCARD" Printed sideways on left hand rear of postcard: "Published by the Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd/Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane" Printed in right hand corner rear of postcard: "BRANCHES/SYDNEY/LONDON/DUNDEE/DUBLIN/CAPETOWN/MONTREAL/TORONTO" postcard, windows, floorboards, valentine-and-sons-publishing-co-ltd, billiard room, pool table, billiard table, billiard cue, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, melbourne, flinders street, bench seat, pendant lighting, bentwood chairs, coat rack, valentines postcards, real series postcards, real photo series, m.826, vienna chairs

Yields information the buildings, buildings and scene in Bridge St looking east from Stones Corner.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a postcard - titled "Bridge St Ballarat Victoria, with an ESCo tram in Bridge St. Tram has a Viceroy Tea advertisement on the front panel. The junction between Main and Victoria St lines at Stones Corner is in the foreground. Real Photo Series M 3111. Has a number of horse carts in the photograph. Note the single trolley wire on the Victoria St line and double on the Mt Pleasant line. Card produced by Valentines & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd. See rear of card for company location details. In the photo are advertisements or buildings for: Earl of Zetland, Lothier, Redhalls, Viceroy Tea. Wal has dated the photo about 1922 on the rear of the postcard.. For rear of postcard - see image i2.On the rear in pencil, "Old type in 1922"trams, tramways, esco, bridge st, stones corner

Yields information the buildings, buildings and scene at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St with a tram crossing the road.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a postcard - titled ""Sturt Street, Looking West, Ballarat" with ESCo tram No. 16 crossing from Sturt St south side (from Grenville St) into Lydiard St North. Has conductor on rear footstep. Appears to be taken on a hot day. Real Photo Series M 3104. Has a number of horse carts in the photograph. Tram has an advertisement for Suttons Pianos on the roof. Card produced by Valentines & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd. See rear of card for company location details. In the photo are advertisements or buildings for: National Mutual Building, Town Hall, and Marks & Co. Wal has dated the photo about 1921 in his album notes. For rear of postcard - see image i2.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, lydiard st, town hall, tram 16

Postcard - photo of Chapel St Prahran looking south along Chapel St towards the intersection with Commercial Road with the Jacob Read drapery business or the Charles Moore and Company department store - now the Pran Central complex in the view. Has a number of horse drawn vehicles, some motor cars and a cable tram in the view. Divided back with spaces for Correspondence, address and stamp. Stamp area has "Printed in county of Saxony" and number 3949 in bottom right hand corner. Published by Valentines & Sons Publishing Co. Melbourne and Sydney.trams, tramways, cable trams, commercial rd, malvern rd, chapel st, horse drawn vehicle