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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc. updated their address.

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

2 weeks ago

Churchill Island's mystery cannon given to Samuel Amess and set in the garden since the 1870s was the site where all visitors' tours started from 1979 for many years with guide John Shaw. Back in those days the belief was that the cannon came from the Confederate raider "Shenandoah", but we know now that's not possible. So just where did this cannon come from? We may never know, but maybe some cannon expert will see this post and let us know! Meanwhile some signage at the cannon continues the Shenandoah claim, earning the cannon the name of the "Furphy cannon". Time to ask the Nature Parks to take the incorrect signs away!! ... See MoreSee Less

Churchill Islands mystery cannon given to Samuel Amess and set in the garden since the 1870s was the site where all visitors tours started from 1979 for many years with guide John Shaw. Back in those days the belief was that the cannon came from the Confederate raider Shenandoah, but we know now thats not possible. So just where did this cannon come from? We may never know, but maybe some cannon expert will see this post and let us know! Meanwhile some signage at the cannon continues the Shenandoah claim, earning the cannon the name of the Furphy cannon. Time to ask the Nature Parks to take the incorrect signs away!!

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My father use to talk about playing on this canon as a child.

Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

3 weeks ago

Collins street dentist Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936-1963. He bought the island as an interest for his son Ted who became paraplegic aged 16 in a sporting accident, and to encourage Ted's friends to continue to visit him. That they certainly, did, then brought their girlfriends, wives, children. Ted's nurse, Sister Margaret Campbell, would lift him whenever necessary, but to give Ted independence in getting around the farm he had a Shetland pony and trap. The pony, Winx, had a foal. Ted had a great relationship with both the Shetlands, as you can see here in this photo from 1939 taken by one of Ted's friends, Arthur Evans. Arthur donated many wonderful photos from the Jenkins era to Churchill Island. ... See MoreSee Less

Collins street dentist Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936-1963. He bought the island as an interest for his son Ted who became paraplegic aged 16 in a sporting accident, and to encourage Teds friends to continue to visit him. That they certainly, did, then brought their girlfriends, wives, children. Teds nurse, Sister Margaret Campbell, would lift him whenever necessary, but to give Ted independence in getting around the farm he had a Shetland pony and trap. The pony, Winx, had a foal. Ted had a great relationship with both the Shetlands, as you can see here in this photo from 1939 taken by one of Teds friends, Arthur Evans. Arthur donated many wonderful photos from the Jenkins era to Churchill Island.

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

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TIPPING DRAY REBUILD REPORT From our society's co-ordinator and chief builder, Jeff Cole:

G’day all.
I am still in the mostly deconstruction phase, removing old bolts and screws from the metal and the woodwork I am going to re-use. I consulted Churchill Island staff member Peter about the shaft fittings and we decided we are going to duplicate the fittings on the water cart and the mower they use which suits the harness set they have. CI cleaner Boz reckons the originals may still be in boxes behind the hay in the hay shed. I have been in contact about the replacement wheels and have given them a date in August.

Begun stabilisation of the second dray side. Found in the hay shed a pile of bolts with a head size to match the originals – some will be used. CI a farm manager Trevor and I decided that some threaded parts of the metalwork side framing are not viable so he will weld new threaded sections to the frame. I do not regard my welding skills as adequate for that job.

A deal of rust treatment to be done on the older metal stop I found suitable hardwood for the dray chassis/shafts last week and it is now in the work shed racks. I’ll begin to work it to shape next week I hope. Wasn’t even expensive, cheaper than treated pine. That means that apart from the wheels and a few bits and pieces all the parts necessary are on the island and under cover.

Good roll up of public today, and the island has been busy as all holidays it seems. Staff also report people who have come to PI for years and have never been to Churchill Island before! We are sure they’ll be back!

Photos show: Rusted in, axle and plain metal wheel bearing. Replacing rotten wood in the original axle rider for re-use. Cotter pin and pawl locking system for wheel. 2 images of the rusted up tipping mechanism under the dray.
Also shown is the dray before rebuild project commenced, and a good example of a complete tipping dray from the Kiewa Valley Historical Society collection. ... See MoreSee Less

TIPPING DRAY REBUILD REPORT From our societys co-ordinator and chief builder, Jeff Cole:

G’day all.
I am still in the mostly deconstruction phase, removing old bolts and screws from the metal and the woodwork I am going to re-use. I consulted Churchill Island staff member Peter about the shaft fittings and we decided we are going to duplicate the fittings on the water cart and the mower they use which suits the harness set they have. CI cleaner Boz reckons the originals may still be in boxes behind the hay in the hay shed. I have been in contact about the replacement wheels and have given them a date in August.

Begun stabilisation of the second dray side. Found in the hay shed a pile of bolts with a head size to match the originals – some will be used. CI a farm manager Trevor and I decided that some threaded parts of the metalwork side framing are not viable so he will weld new threaded sections to the frame. I do not regard my welding skills as adequate for that job.

A deal of rust treatment to be done on the older metal stop I found suitable hardwood for the dray chassis/shafts last week and it is now in the work shed racks. I’ll begin to work it to shape next week I hope. Wasn’t even expensive, cheaper than treated pine. That means that apart from the wheels and a few bits and pieces all the parts necessary are on the island and under cover.

Good roll up of public today, and the island has been busy as all holidays it seems. Staff also report people who have come to PI for years and have never been to Churchill Island before! We are sure they’ll be back!

Photos show: Rusted in, axle and plain metal wheel bearing. Replacing rotten wood in the original axle rider for re-use. Cotter pin and pawl locking system for wheel. 2 images of the rusted up tipping mechanism under the dray.
Also shown is the dray before rebuild project commenced, and a good example of a complete tipping dray from the Kiewa Valley Historical Society collection.

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

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The Winter 2021 Newsletter is Now Available to Members – Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc.

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The Winter 2021 Newsletter is Now Available to Members Friday 9 July 2021 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster) Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc. > Blog > Featured Posts > The Winter 2021 Newsletter is Now ...

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Registration Number: A0021907W
ABN: 78667051020

The Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc. is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). ABN: 78667051020

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Friends of Churchill Island Society Inc.
PO Box 852
Cowes VIC 3922
Australia

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