Temporary Displays
Down on the Farm
The winter temporary exhibit of 'Down on the Farm' will explore the early farming history of the Borough with items from the Collection including photographs, artefacts and documents.
From 1840 the Crown leased out the Queenscliff area for purposes of grazing. In 1853 Alexander Skene surveyed the town into lots and gradually farming gave way to housing. In 1855 Captain Dugdale and his wife Henrietta bought a property in Stevens Street where they ran a dairy.
Point Lonsdale was part of a lease granted to Swanston and Willis from 1844 to 1854. After that it was divided up into small farms. Early settler names include Gill, Ward, Arkin, Lawrence and Cayzer.
This exhibit is on display for a limited time.
From 1840 the Crown leased out the Queenscliff area for purposes of grazing. In 1853 Alexander Skene surveyed the town into lots and gradually farming gave way to housing. In 1855 Captain Dugdale and his wife Henrietta bought a property in Stevens Street where they ran a dairy.
Point Lonsdale was part of a lease granted to Swanston and Willis from 1844 to 1854. After that it was divided up into small farms. Early settler names include Gill, Ward, Arkin, Lawrence and Cayzer.
This exhibit is on display for a limited time.
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Geelong to Queenscliff Scooter Race
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On display is the 1986 winning scooter ridden by Brendan Monohan.
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Display Cases
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Recently new and changed display cases include:
Black cabinet contains the medicine chest and the story of our first Borough Mayor, Dr. Williams in 1863. For a number of years he was the personal doctor to Tsar Nicholas I, Emperor of all the Russias.
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Early Pioneers: includes items associated with Charles Simpson, James Ballieu & Henrietta Dugdale. |
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Pottery and Glassware spanning 100 years from 1830 - 1930. |
A Portrait of Nan, Nancy Allbutt, by Sir William Dargie
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At the Queenscliffe Historical Museum’s 50th Anniversary Dinner in June this year, Leanne Allbutt, on behalf of her family, donated a portrait to the museum of her mother Nancy, affectionately known to all as ‘Nan’. The portrait of Nancy May Golightly was painted in June 1949 by Sir William Dargie CBE when he demonstrated portrait painting in oils at the Geelong Art Gallery . Nancy married Gil Allbutt, a local boat builder, in 1953 and was well known for her community work. She was awarded Citizen of the Year in 2014 for her service to many local organizations including the Red Cross, the Lighthouse Theatre, the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, the Swan Bay Boat Club, and the Anglican Church. The portrait is a wonderful addition to the Museum’s collection.
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Lead Toys
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A new display of farm toys dating back to the 1940s, donated by Pepita Grant of Point Lonsdale.
The toys were made by William Britain in North London, England, by hollow casting a molten mixture of lead, tin and antimony. William Britain invented the process of hollow casting in 1893 and revolutionized the production of toy soldiers. After WWII the company diversified into diecast vehicles such as the ones shown in this display. |
