Museum Collections and Local History Service

Descriptions (left to right):

1. Tea Trolley, Heathcote Hospital, c.1940s - small metal and wood veneer trolley with two trays - top tray is removable and four wheels. 
2. Magazine Stand - The Log Magazine, Heathcote Hospital, c.1930s - small red painted plywood newsletter box with slot and lid for money '10c'. 'HEATHCOTE / HOSPITAL / THE LOG' painted onto front. The base is made of two intersecting plywood feet. The Log was a magazine produced at Heathcote Reception Home.
3. Clock tower mechanism, Heathcote Hospital c.1930 - the original clock mechanism used in the clock tower at Heathcote Hospital. Consists of (a) green-iron frame clock mechanism 'Pulsynetic', with brass cogs, (b) weights and (c) metal shaft used for holding weights.
4. Light Cover - Swan Ward - light covers reading 'SWAN WARD' with black print.

Description: Black and white photograph of Point Walter electric tram (No12) at the Marmion Street Terminus (Corner McKimmie St). The tram has a destination sign 'Marmion' in the front window and a box with a large 'M' above the front window. There is one house visible on the right side of the road and two electrical poles. The tram tracks run down the left side of the road with overhead wires for power to the tram.

Description: Two stopwatches in a satin lined wooden box (c). One Heyer black stopwatch with brown string (a) and one silver stopwatch black cotton (b).

Descriptions (left to right):

1. Photograph of old Applecross Jetty and Majestic Hotel - black and white photograph of the ruins of the old Applecross Jetty, showing pylons in the water. In the background are two houses close to the river and the Majestic Hotel on the top of Point Dundas.
2. Glass beer jug with 'Hotel Majestic' engraved into the glass c. 1964

Historical information: Perhaps one of the most loved hotels in Melville due to its tranquil location was the Majestic Hotel, which was demolished in 1989. Situated on Point Dundas (Aboriginal name Moundaup), it was originally named the Hotel Melville, and was built by A.P Matheson in 1897 to entice landowners to the Applecross foreshore. In 1912 it was described as one of the finest residential hotels in the Commonwealth, with a dining room capable of seating 100 people, in addition to drawing, reading and smoking rooms. It was renamed The Majestic by licensee Thomas Stack in 1925, and remained in his family until it closed its doors in 1981. During World War 2 it was used as a rest point for American forces. After 1981, it endured mixed fortunes, until it was finally purchased by the Bond Corporation which used it as a centre for the America’s Cup Challenge in the 1980s, before demolishing it for redevelopment. The hotel site, being perched upon an idyllic point adjacent to the river, was also used as a favourite picnic spot where people would enjoy crabbing, fishing and prawning.