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Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum

Locality: Ballina, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6681 1002

Address: 8 Regatta Avenue 2478 Ballina, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ballinamaritimemuseum.org.au

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25.01.2022 UPDATE ON MYSTERY OBJECT Were you on the money? Thank you for all your responses. Many were very close.... THE OBJECT WAS: A WOOD AND METAL RUG SHUTTLE PUNCH #update #mysteryobject

24.01.2022 PS BRIGHTON - Model scale 33.3 : 1 Are you one of the many who have taken a trip on a Manly Ferry? If you had been around in the late 1800s to early 1900s you would have had the pleasure of making your trip on this elegant paddle-wheel steamer.... Built in Scotland and launched in 1883 the 'PS BRIGHTON' had a troubled voyage to her new home. While en-route she was struck by heavy seas and most of her fittings and seats were torn away. On reaching Australia in September 1883, the crew were forced to burn much of her decking and doors to keep up steam on the way down the coast. Even after she had settled into role as a Sydney Ferry she saw trouble. Colliding with the collier 'BRUNER' and her captain was forced to round her aground to avoid sinking. However she was quickly repaired and returned to duty. She was 'hulked' in 1916 to become a floating timber store. . . #shipsmodel #modelships #steamships #manlyferry #sydney #manly #visitnsw #museum #maritimemuseum #sydneyharbour #ballinansw Sydney Ferries Sydney, Australia HISTORY Australian history

24.01.2022 GOOD BONES - Built to last INTERNAL STRUCTURE MV FLORRIE MV Florrie; built by Rock Davis Blackwall, NSW in 1880. Hand hewn Black butt and Stringy bark timbers were used in the construction of this vessel , which is one of the oldest timber craft surviving in Australia... #ballina #maritimemuseum #australianhardwood #richmondriver #heritage #history #modelship #timber #blackwall #woodenships Ballina Coast and Hinterland Ballina Australian history

23.01.2022 HUMPBACK WHALE BREACHING Thank you to Terry Winterford for allowing us to share his great photo MAKING A SLASH - ENJOY THE MAJESTY AND BEAUTY... Locals and visitors always thrill to the sight of humpback whales off our shoreline. While now a thing of the past, whaling was carried out from Byron Bay from 1954 to 1962. Whale watching now is a major attraction This photograph captured near Brunswick Heads . . . #humpback #whale #whalewatching #discoverballia #photography #outoftheblue #ballina #byronbay #brunswickheads #northernrivers #lennoxhead #ballinanow #northernrivers Ballina Coast and Hinterland Ballina Now Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce Ballina Info Humpback Whales

22.01.2022 Do you know about the historic Las Balsas Raft Expedition that landed in Ballina 47 years ago? A ceremony is being held on Saturday 21st November on the riverside behind the museum at 10am to remember the arrival and to honour Vital Alsar who recently passed away. This event will coincide with events in Ecuador also in honour of the expedition.... ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND #ballinanow WorldHistory Australian history Ballina Now Ballina Coast and Hinterland Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce

21.01.2022 Can you remember a time before plastic? In an era before the use of plastic became widespread it was timber that ruled. Bagot Bros. drogher 'BUNGAWALBYN' unloading timber for their mill. The Bagot brothers set up a saw mill opposite Broadwater on the Richmond River, later to become known as Bagotville in the 1880s.... When the mill was destroyed by fire in 1890s and was rebuilt in Ballina during 1900. They were a major supplier of timber products and won contracts to supply the army during WW1. A specialty were tool handles marked with a reversed 'B'. The company was taken over in 1955 but continued into 1960. #australianhistory #sawmill #ballina #broadwater #richmondriver #olddays #timber #barge #oldtimes #thepast #museum #northernrivers Australian history Past Times Ballina Now Ballina Coast and Hinterland

18.01.2022 A visit to Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum is sure to put a smile on your face OPEN:- 9:00 am till 4:00pm - 7 days a week #discoverballina #ballina #byronbay #lismore #lennoxhead #evanshead #maritimemuseum #smile #fun #museum

16.01.2022 A WEIGHTY PROBLEM We are OPEN for the school holidays. Bring the whole family and start your... VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY... COVID19 Health Regulations Apply #discoverballina #ballinanow #schoolholidays #museum #maritimemuseum #ballina #byronbay #northernrivers

16.01.2022 BALLINA - a busy Port View looking seaward adjacent the swimming pool (slip way centre right) At the turn of the C20th The Port of Ballina was the third busiest in NSW , behind Sydney and Newcastle. As well as exporting produce from the Northern Rivers region ship building and maintenance saw shipping of all kinds visit Ballina ... . . . #ballina #richmondriver #museum #history #maritimehistory #maritimemuseum #northernrivers #lismore #throwbackthursday Ballina Coast and Hinterland Ballina Info Australian history See more

15.01.2022 A view from the past Things have certainly changed in and around Ballina over the years. Can you remember the view being like this?... #ballina #oldtimes #history Ballina Coast and Hinterland

15.01.2022 Nets and an anchor nestle in the bow of a clinker built fishing boat Scenes like this were once common in many of our coastal rivers including the Richmond River in years gone bye. They were operated by small scale commercial fishers #fishing #commercialfishing #rivers #richmondriver #ballina #lismore #maritime #riverlife #photography #museum #history... Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce Australian history See more

15.01.2022 Some Fun For The Kids Looking for something to engage your child's mind and keep their hands busy this weekend? Make whales, a turtle or a shark... 3D model kits depicting sea creatures are available from ' THE SHOP ' at the museum. We have a range of stock for the young ones as well as gifts and momentoes of your visit with us #models #sealife #seacreatures #museumshop #ballina #gifts #momentoes #museum Ballina Ocean Eyes Ballina Info

14.01.2022 For those who can't make it to the ceremony tomorrow . Here is a link to use for live video of the event https://fb.me/e/gh4jbHBoa

11.01.2022 STEAM PINNACE - 1911 ELEGANCE WITH A BITE PINNACE - a small boat carried on a larger ship. This model shows a pinnace from the dreadnought HMS MONARCH. She was armed with a Hotchkiss 3lb gun and was used as a picket boat in and around harbour.... . . . #modelships #shipsmodels #dreadnought #museum #royalnavy #history #steam #ballina #maritimemuseum Royal Navy HISTORY Ballina RSL Club Ltd Ballina Coast and Hinterland Ship Model See more

10.01.2022 A TIME WHEN PARKING WASN'T A PROBLEM A view of River Street Ballina. looking west with Bagot's Timber Mill in the background -1926 Nearly 100 years have passed since this phoho was taken of Ballina's main street. Plenty of parking back in the day. #riverstreet #ballina #northernrivers #oldtimes #timespast #history #1926 #maritimemuseum ... Ballina Coast and Hinterland Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce Australian history Historical Pictures See more

09.01.2022 MYSTERY OBJECT Do you know what this object is? Perhaps you have used one. It was brought in by one of our volunteers recently. HINT: It may not have a maritime background.... #museum #ballina #mysteryobject #whatisit #oldthings Ballina Now Ballina Coast and Hinterland Australian history

09.01.2022 Cloth Maps These multicoloured maps made of acetate rayon (circa 1944) were dispensed in WW2 and used by allied servicemen in the Pacific War. They were light weight, easily folded and waterproof. ... Accompanied by a small plastic rotor compass, the were usually in an escape or evasion kit #WW2 #clothmaps #pacificwar #cartography #maps Ballina RSL Club Ltd

07.01.2022 Seal and Inkpad Memories of Sandakan 15th October 1945 Japanese officer and the Governor of Sandakan leaving HMAS WARREGO after negotiations over occupation.... The seal and inkpad were left behind on the gangway by an aide. #ww2 #sandakan #royalaustraliannavy #museum #maritimemuseum #worldhistory #australianhistory Royal Australian Navy WorldHistory The Military History Page WW2 History Archive

04.01.2022 EVER BEEN LOST IN THE FOG? Make yourself know and avoiding collision on a foggy sea or at night is of great importance to mariners. This manually operated fog horn a Tyfon, was manufactured in Sweden by Kockums Verkstad Co. ... #foghorn #maritime #museum #oldthings #antiques #ballina #navigation #shipschandler #maritimemuseum Ballina Coast and Hinterland Northern Rivers Tourism Australian history

04.01.2022 SEA DRAGON BADGE Vietnam War Units of the US 7th FLEET with HMAS PERTH and HMAS HOBART combined to interdict supplies headed for land based Vietnamese forces. ... April 1967 to November 1968. This badge donated to the museum by David McCann #usnavy #royalautraliannavy #HMASPERTH #HMASHOBART #vietnamwar #history #australianhistory #museum #militarybadges Ballina RSL Club Ltd Royal Australian Navy U.S. Navy Australian history

02.01.2022 To Pilfer.. We are sure you never have! Some naval terms that have found their way into our language. Have you heard them? Pilfer: Something taken but not stolen. Bone: Naval slang for pilfer or scrounge.... Rabbits: Souvenirs taken ashore improperly. Trophies: Items pilfered from a ship by the crew of another ship. . . #navy #maritime #museum #maritimemuseum

02.01.2022 FLAT OUT LIKE A BONDI TRAM TINNY BOYS TRAM TOKEN- Circa 1927 Boy sailors from HMAS TINGIRA were issued with this token which allowed for travel on a Sydney tram for 1 penny. Boy sailors were given just 6 pennies to go on shore leave.... HMAS TINGIRA (1911-1927) was a training ship for the RAN. Originally named the SOBRAON a passenger clipper on the England -Australia migration run, she was sold to the Colonial NSW Government for use as a reformatory ship before being purchased by the Federal government in 1911. TINGIRA- comes from the Aboriginal word meaning 'OPEN SEA' #tram #sydneytram #RAN #royalaustraliannavy #tingira #NSW #clippership #ballina #northernrivers #maritimemuseum #maritime museum #ballina Ballina RSL Club Ltd Ballina Coast and Hinterland First Australian Navy Australian history Tingira Australia Association