Conferences MMV

Sound and Light: The scenic backdrop
for the opening show at Flagstaff
Hill Maritime Village.

The bar at the Steam Packet Inn, FHMV,
during the Friday evening welcome and BBQ.

The Sailmakers Loft was an unusual but fitting
auditorium for the two days of the Conference.

(L. to R.) Chairperson of the MMV, Lyn Pasquier;
Treasurer of the MMV, Tim Horton (sitting);
Patron of the MMV, Professor Weston Bate, OAM;
Battery Commander, Flagstaff Hill Maritime
Museum, David Macginness (obscured).

Dr John Sherwood presenting an open-and-shut
case on continental drift and, as first of the
nine speakers, setting a high standard for
those following.

All ears in the Sail Loft for another
interesting and informative paper.

Gordon Stokes at the Warrnambool Harbour
breakwater concluding his address on the design
and construction of the Western Ports.

Members of the Flagstaff Hill Battery garrison
provide a colourful and authentic presence while
their commanding officer speaks.

Waiting for the Big Bang at the Battery.

Tim Horton guides his audience through
the perils of Bass Strait and its approaches.