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One of the early subdivision maps of Lorne.
Black and white printed map on cream paper. The map shows allotments from the Erskine River to the Grand Pacific with an inset of allotments between Smith and Otway Streets. Allotments have the owners names.. The sea baths, Cobb and Co stables , Mountjoys Hotel, the Church of England, the telegraph line to Geelong and the jetty are also marked.
This tripod is part of the Cirkut Camera set used by William Anderson in Lorne
A collapsible wooden and metal tripod. On top of the three legs is a circular geared metal plate with numbers surrounding it. On top of this is a metal plate with piece of wood and screw to attach the camera
Crown Tripod number 2 patented June 23 1903, Folmer and Schwing, Rochester
camera, lorne, william anderson, tripod
This gong was used by staff to call guests to meals at Kalimna Guesthouse.
A gong used at Kalimna Guest House to notify guests that a meal was ready . The four metal striking plates sit on a wooden base with four round metal cylinders inserted. Thin nylon rope separates the metal plates from the wood. There are two fittings to allow the gong to be held on the wall.
Made by J.C. Deanna . Inc Chicago Patented Madel in USA
kalimna guest house, guesthouses, kalimna
Victorian Railways printed a series of brochures publicizing holiday destinations.
A folded paper souvenir pamphlet. The cover is a colored picture of Lorne from Scotsman’s Hill with two bathing suited young women in the foreground, and a blurb extolling the virtues of Lorne. On the back is a red, yellow and blue map of Lorne and district. Inside are eight black and white photographs of Lorne attractions,; the Main Street, tennis courts, Erskine River, walking tracks and the George River with the phrase ,” The resort that embraces everything for the perfect holiday.”
souvenirs, pamphlets, victorian railways,
In 1888 a company was formed to acquire and subdivide the land of the Mountjoy Brothers. The land totaled 197 acres and included Erskine House. The land colored red was that of the Mountjoys. The subdivision map was printed in 1889
A paper map of the Mountjoy Estate Lorne , showing allotments, with their owners, and naming land use. It has four black and white line drawings , Erskine House, Mountain View’s, the Rapids, Erskine House sea view and Erskine Falls. The map is largely black and white with red and blue colouring. The map is mstuck to brown paper.
lorne, subdivision map, erskine house, mountjoy brothers,
The Victorian Railways promoted tourist destinations around Victoria.
A folded paper tourist brochure about Lorne The front cover is a coloured painting of Lorne from above the Erskine River towards the main beach. , on the back is a black and white sketch tourist map of the roads, tracks and beauty spots. Inside the first fold are 6 black and white photographs, Cumberland River, Mt St George, Phantom Falls, Cumberland Cliffs, Teddy’s Lookout, leafy walk towards the pier. Inside contains written descriptions of the highlights of Lorne and six black and white photographs, four general views of Lorne, Lover’s Walk, Erskine Falls .
souvenirs, victorian railways, publicity
This tripod is part of the Cirkut Camera set used by William Anderson in Lorne
A collapsible wooden and metal tripod. On top of the three legs is a circular geared metal plate with numbers surrounding it. On top of this is a metal plate with piece of wood and screw to attach the camera
Crown Tripod number 2 patented June 23 1903, Folmer and Schwing, Rochester
camera, lorne, william anderson, tripod
This was the carrying case for the Cirkut Panoramic camera and tripod used by William Anderson who worked in Lorne in the late 1890’s to 1945
A black leather rectangular case with purple velvet lining. It has three metal fasteners and a metal handle. Inside it is divided into three compartments.
camera, carrying case, lorne, william anderson
Used in William Anderson’s Cirkut Panoramic Camera.
Silver colored metal disc with circular glass cylinder containing red leveling fluid. The base has three holes to put pins in to attach it to the camera
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This camera was designed by William Johnston in 1904. Production began in 1905. There were many versions, the number indicated the length of film which corresponds to the width of the panorama. Originally designed for photography of large groups of people. Later it was used for landscapes. This camera was used by the local Lorne photographer William Anderson who took photographs of visitors and local scenes. William purchased Norman Brown’s photographic business in December 1899 and worked in Lorne until his death in 1948
It is a large format rotating panoramic camera. A concertinaed fine leather tube with the adjustable lens is contained in a black wooden leatherette covered rectangular box. On the top is a metal winding handle, a series of weights and a carrying handle. The lens is a Gundlach - Manhattan rapid recto graph. The camera rotates on a geared tripod through 360 degrees with the film driven past the exposure slot by a clock work motor.
cameras, lorne, william anderson,
Round silver medal with silver chain Profile heads of Marquis and Princess Reverse their royal shields and for all decorations
Palmam qui meruit ferat
Metallic medal. Silver Bust of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria parents of Louise Marquess Of Lorne
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert busts surrounded by maple leaves Reverse coat of arms of Toronto
medals, souvenirs, queen victoria, prince albert
Shipwreck W.B. Godfrey
Corroded brass and glass port hole from wreck of W.B. Godfrey
w. b. godfrey, port hole, shipwreck, lorne
In World War 2 residents of Victoria were concerned about enemy attack so a series of Spotters Huts were established along the coast. In Lorne the Spotters Hut was at Queenspark in the old recreation building. Many locals volunteered their time. The plaque was made by the Lorne Historical Society to honour these people who volunteered to join the Air Observers Corp.
A rectangular thin Metal sheet , with black printing. This plaque was made in 1997 as a project of the Lorne Historical Society to pay tribute to the Spotters who worked in the spotters cabin at Queens Park Lorne during the Second World War. It listed all the names of the know Spotters, Win Allen, Nita Armistead, George Armitage, Olga Armitage, Grace Brown, George Crabbe, Monty Craig’s, Margaret Cunningham, Marj Gaylord, Marj Grant, Annie Stirling, Margie Fairbairn, Sheila McIntyre, Wilhemena Morris, Murray Morton, Nick Murnane, Eva Norton, Miss Pethabridge, Eileen Quick, Chas Read, Rev Ken Robert’s, Jack Stirling, Fred Harlock, Nellie Harlock, Cleve Herbert, Joyce Herbert, Hubert Howell, Bert Hughes, Helen Hughes, Enid Jarrett, Alice Kendrick, Marion Kendrick, Rowley Valentine, Mrs G Schram, Don Stewart , Hector Stribling, Cyril Barcoe, Rev Wilson, Kevin Dare, Cliff Green, Shirley Heathcote, Murray Milne. The plaque was placed on the Spotters Hut in 1997 but removed when the hut was remodeled
spotters, world war 2, queens park, second world war
Bone coloured glazed China plate with coloured painted scene of Lorne looking towards Point Grey , gum trees in foreground
Royal Doulton
Identical yellow dinner plate with souvenir scenes of Lorne
An off white China dinner plate , with a hand painted ocean scene with gum trees in the foreground
Royal Doulton China
china, souvenirs
Rob Coy depicted the 22 following buildings with a map 1. Bonnie Doon 2. Gracedale 3. Cora Lynn 4. Carinya 5. Kia-Ora 6. Kalimna 7. Argyll 8. Minapre 9. Erskine House 10.Hotel Pacific 11. The Cumberland 12. Riverview 13. Hotel Lorne 14. The Chalet 15. Santoy 16. Clovelly 17. Yendallock 18. Nenthorne 19. Quamby 20. Ben-My-Kree 21. Glenora 22. Ozone House
Rectangular framed color print of Rob Coy ‘ sketch Accommodation Lorne to 1950. The guest houses were, Bonnie Doon, Gracedale, Cora Lyn, Karinya, Kia Ora, Kalimna, Argyle, Minapre, Erskine House, Hotel Pacific, Cumberland, Riverview, Lorne Hotel, Chalet, Santoy, Clovelly, Yendaloch, Nenthorne, Quamby, Ben - My Cree, Glendora, Ozone House and a small map showing the locations of the accommodation. We believe this this is the original print. The colors are mainly blue and light tan.
rob coy, lorne, accommodation, hotels, guest houses, pubs, erskine house
Rotary dial black bakelite telephone
telephone, telecommunication
Blasting box used to store explosives for making of the Great Ocean Road .
Rectangular wooden box without lid. Metal bindings and bracing Rope handle each end and a metal handle at one end . Black writing on each side.
Indecipherable writing, just a few words. “ T empt,” “ Newcastle” means, "When Empty Return to BHP Newcastle"
great ocean road construction, tools, explosives
Cream China ,handled milk jug with coloured transfer of Lorne overlooking the mouth of the Erskine River on one side.Gold leaf around the mouth.
jugs, souvenirs
This mallet was used to strike the gong to indicate meal times at Kalimna Guesthouse in Lorne .
A wooden mallet, with metal tips on the ends of the striking head
kalimna guesthouse, guesthouses, kalimna
This gong was used by staff to call guests to meals at Kalimna Guesthouse.
A gong used at Kalimna Guest House to notify guests that a meal was ready . The four metal striking plates sit on a wooden base with four round metal cylinders inserted. Thin nylon rope separates the metal plates from the wood. There are two fittings to allow the gong to be held on the wall.
Made by J.C. Deanna . Inc Chicago Patented Madel in USA
kalimna guest house, guesthouses, kalimna
The Moggs Creek Moving Clickers Society wee responsible for perpetuating the hoax that Sir Samuel Moggs discovered Aireys Inlet before the arrival of the First Fleet. In 1959 they erected a statue to Sir Samual Moggs and also made this whisky bottle.
Brown glass whisky bottle sealed with cork and red wax. The black and white printed label identifies it as Moggs Lighthouse , Very Old Matured Whisky dated 1763. Distilled by United Moggs Distillery Unlimited, Aireys Inlet Australia.
moggs creek, sir samuel moggs
Bone China jug, with kangaroo shaped handle with hand painted relief scenes First Nations Peoples brandishing spears at Captain Cook’s sailors, Captain Cook taking possession of the country at Botany Bay April 1770 The words to Advance Australia Fair are also printed . Along the base is a color painted relief of a bullock cart containing logs.
souvenirs, captain cook, botany bay, advance australia fair, indigenous, kangaroo, endeavour
commemorating marriage of Princess Louise to Marquis of Lorne 1871 Hammerton collection
The name of the township comes from the Marquess of Lorne: John Campbell, Duke of Argyll.
White porcelain jug with blue tansfer
Makers mark unreadable
princess louise, duchess of argyll, marquess of lorne, duke of argyll, marquis of lorne, queen victoria, weddings
Picture of Carinya Guesthouse
White vitrified china oblong ash tray , with indentations on two sides to rest cigarettes on, with red sketch of Carina Guesthouse with writing underneath “A new Happiness, A new outlook on life, a new circle of friends.”
Makers mark on base is Grindley
carinya guesthouse, guesthouses, souvenirs
Hammerton items
Souvenir of Lorne
Group of three metal matchbox holders with images of Lorne and Great Ocean Road on two sides
scenery of lorne and ocean road
Hammerton Collection
Local clay
Small blue collared vase
On the base: "Andersen Lorne Clay"
anderson
Believed to be used at first petrol/service station in Lorne
Historical value to Lorne Community
Wooden cash register with metal, mechanical instrument to provide paper receipts A metal lever opens the draw.a hinged wooden lid covers the mechanism. Paper is still on the roller. In the draw are metal clips to hold the notes
nil markings
cash register, business,
The Great Ocean Road was built by World War 1 returned servicemen. Tolls were collected as sections of the road were completed. The first toll house was at Grassy Creek. It operated from 1922 to 1932 when it was moved to The Springs at Cathedral Rock about 5 km east of Lorne. The thunderbox is believed to have been used here at sometime between 1932 and 1936
This is a rare archeological find. Items n this location are often damaged by the action of the sea and salt air. It is intimately associated with the early years of the development of the Great Ocean Road and the daily life of the workers. It is a typical example of the type of toilet used at the time.
This reclaimed timber thunder box is enclosed on three sides. There is a circular hole on the top with a wooden handled lid attached by a chain. Inside is a steel can.
great ocean road construction, returned sevicemen world war 1, great ocean road toll houses, toilet
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