« Previous 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 … 15 Next »View by:lightboxlistTMA2021.00102.8.3; "Viking" Fishing Boat ; Lars Halvorsen & Sons; Shipwright; "Viking" Fishing Boat . "Viking"- Commercial Fishing Boat - Port Stephens. Owned by Jen (Jack) Jenson who was born in Samso, Denmark. Jack arrived in Nelson Bay in 1915 and soon began snapper fishing and lobstering. When Jack realised that the best fishing grounds were off Seal Rocks, north of Broughton Island and that this necessitated staying out for a couple of days he set up a fishing humpy among the Geek fishermen at North Harbour on Broughton Island. This shack became the main accommodation for many fishing parties that used his boat and often stayed on for a week or two on the island, effectively making Jack one of Port Stephen's first charter boat operators. ; 1928; Oceania, Australia, New South Wales, Neutral Bay; Fishing VesselTMA2021.00102.8.2; "Viking" Fishing Boat ; Lars Halvorsen & Sons; Shipwright; "Viking" Fishing Boat moored at Nelson Bay. Owned by Jen (Jack) Jenson who was born in Samso, Denmark. Jack arrived in Nelson Bay in 1915 and soon began snapper fishing and lobstering. When Jack realised that the best fishing grounds were off Seal Rocks, north of Broughton Island and that this necessitated staying out for a couple of days he set up a fishing humpy among the Geek fishermen at North Harbour on Broughton Island. This shack became the main accommodation for many fishing parties that used his boat and often stayed on for a week or two on the island, effectively making Jack one of Port Stephen's first charter boat operators. ; 1928; Fishing VesselTMA2021.00034; Butter Churner; Unknown; Manufacturer; Butter maker - a cast iron, bench-mounted, hand-operated butter churn for making small amounts of butter from cream in the home, commonly used in the first half of the 20th century. Butter churns were machines used to produce butter by the violent agitation of separated cream. Depending on the design of the churn, the agitation would be variously achieved by a repetitive thrashing, centrifugal motion or internal paddles. Churns were typically constructed from wood, glass and cast-iron; with tin or steel commonly used for some fixtures. Many families in the Port Stephens area kept a cow or two for milk etc. Cream needed to be at least 2 days old - the thicker the better. The handle of the churner was turned until the cream changed to butter, the whey was poured off and the butter washed in cold water until the water ran clear. Generally salt and bicarbonate of soda were added. Two pats were used to form butter into small blocks. This butter was most typically meant for consumption by the family, but in some instances it may be taken away for consignment by commercial receivers of dairy produce or sold to neighbours. This butter churn is a fine example of one of the many manual domestic appliances used in the homes of Port Stephens (electricity was not connected to the Port Stephens area until the mid 1940s with the advent of the US Military forces stationed nearby). Think of all the energy and ingenuity humans have applied to the problem of making butter, especially the women and children who spent many long hours every week turning cream into butter. ; Utensils; Cast Iron and woodTMA2021.00032; Magnetic compass - "Stella Maris"; Laman, William and Norman; Shipwright; Floating magnetic compass, encased in oil, from the launch "Stella Maris". This magnetic compass was used on board the "Stella Maris" owned by the Phillips families, oyster farmers of Port Stephens. It is a navigational instrument for determining direction on the surface of the Earth by means of a magnetic pointer that aligns itself with Earth's magnetic field. ; 1934; Glass, Brass, Oil; John Clarke CollectionTMA00031.3.3; Port Holes - "Stella Maris"; Laman, William and Norman; Shipwright; Three Port Holes once belonging to the "Stella Maris", a 45 foot launch used in the oyster industry of Port Stephens. Built in 1934 by William and Norman Laymen, Cromarty Oyster Farmers, "Stella" was the most recognisable boat on Port Stephens waters. In 1939 "Stella" was commandeered for the war effort serving the troops along the river systems in New Guinea from 1941-1945. Returning to Port Stephens as deck cargo the previous owners, the Phillips family, were given the right to buy her back. In 1989, due to the collapse of the oyster industry "Stella" was sold at auction. Sadly neglected in the coming years she was dragged ashore and burnt. Only these port holes and a magnetic compass remain of the once pride of the fleet. ; 1934; Oceania, Australia, New South Wales, Port Stephens, Cromarty Bay; Glass and Brass; John Clarke CollectionTMA00031.3.2; Port Holes - "Stella Maris"; Laman, William and Norman; Shipwright; Three Port Holes once belonging to the "Stella Maris", a 45 foot launch used in the oyster industry of Port Stephens. Built in 1934 by William and Norman Laymen, Cromarty Oyster Farmers, "Stella" was the most recognisable boat on Port Stephens waters. In 1939 "Stella" was commandeered for the war effort serving the troops along the river systems in New Guinea from 1941-1945. Returning to Port Stephens as deck cargo the previous owners, the Phillips family, were given the right to buy her back. In 1989, due to the collapse of the oyster industry "Stella" was sold at auction. Sadly neglected in the coming years she was dragged ashore and burnt. Only these port holes and a magnetic compass remain of the once pride of the fleet. ; 1934; Oceania, Australia, New South Wales, Port Stephens, Cromarty Bay; Glass and Brass; John Clarke CollectionTMA00031.3.1; Port Holes - "Stella Maris"; Laman, William and Norman; Shipwright; Three Port Holes once belonging to the "Stella Maris", a 45 foot launch used in the oyster industry of Port Stephens. Built in 1934 by William and Norman Laymen, Cromarty Oyster Farmers, "Stella" was the most recognisable boat on Port Stephens waters. In 1939 "Stella" was commandeered for the war effort serving the troops along the river systems in New Guinea from 1941-1945. Returning to Port Stephens as deck cargo the previous owners, the Phillips family, were given the right to buy her back. In 1989, due to the collapse of the oyster industry "Stella" was sold at auction. Sadly neglected in the coming years she was dragged ashore and burnt. Only these port holes and a magnetic compass remain of the once pride of the fleet. ; 1934; Oceania, Australia, New South Wales, Port Stephens, Cromarty Bay; Glass and Brass; John Clarke CollectionTMA2021.00030.2.2; Mallet - Wooden - rectangular; Unknown; Tool maker; Wooden Rectangular Mallet. Splits in the wood indicate age, wear and tear.; Unknown; Equipment - maintenance; Wood; 200mm x 120mm with handle 235mmTMA2021.00030.2.1; Mallet - Wooden; Unknown; Tool maker; Wooden Mallet, round with steel rings either end. A wooden handle has been added.; Unknown; Equipment - maintenance; Handle 870mm. Diameter 350mm x 235mmTMA2021.00029; Shingle Splitter; Unknown; Tool maker; Forged metal blade attached to a wooden handle. Signs of splitting on the wooden handle.; Unknown; Equipment - maintenance; Wooden handle and metal blade; Axe head 155mm x 55mm, handle 380mmTMA2021.00028; Broad Axe; Unknown; Tool maker; Forged metal blade attached to a wooden handle. A material binding has been added to prevent further splitting of the wooden handle.; Equipment - maintenance; Wooden handle and metal blade; 300mm x 200mm axe head and 630mm handleTMA2021.00027; Scythe; Unknown; Tool maker; This scythe has a long shaft, called a snaith of around 1700mm and can be curved in different directions to provide a good balance and an ergonomic advantage. It also has two offset handles for improved grip. These handles can be adjusted to suit the user.; Equipment - maintenance; Wooden handle and metal blade
