Museum Objects

Bateman Collection

Ravensthorpe c.1900
Donated by Joan O’Gorman
Shellharbour City Museum collection
‘Ravensthorpe’, Tongarra Road, Albion Park was the home of the Bateman family. Charles’ father Arthur Bateman was the first physician in Albion Park. The home was built for his family in 1893 and his surgery was on the eastern side of the house.

Shellharbour City Council wishes to gratefully acknowledge the hard work and support of the following individuals and organisations in developing this online exhibition.

Phil Thomson - Albion Park
Vicki Balfour, Dorothy and Kevin Gillis, June Hockey, Wendy Nunan, Dianne Rech - Shellharbour City Museum volunteers
Warilla RSL Sub-Branch - Special mention - Kim Kearney & Allan Hurrell
Albion Park RSL Sub-Branch - Special mention - Deborah Hamilton

We have endeavoured to ensure all information in this exhibition is correct. We apologise for errors and encourage you to contact us at council@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au if you notice any inconsistencies. Thank you.