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Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - CORRESPONDENCE, "Automotive Repair Specialists - GEO. R. INNES & SONS", 1967
"W.J. BERTUCH" - Service details - Refer Cat No. 1664.2Letter - beige colour paper with black and blue print business letterhead, black ink type written letter and blue ink pen, handwritten signature. Letter has been folded. This is a "To Whom it May Concern" letter written on behalf of W.J. Bertuch, supporting his late arrival at camp after leave.Letterhead with black and blue print. "GEO. R. INNES & SONS/ 411-417 HARGREAVES STREET, BENDIGO TELEPHONE 3 0574 (3 lines) P.O. BOX 74/ AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SPECIALISTS NEW & USED CARS" Signature in blue ink pen "C.T. Blake" .correspondence, letter, w j bertuch -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, 4 Mellish Street Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - 8/13 VMR uniform, 1978 circa
This uniform was worn by Lieutenant Colonel D J Hunter OAM RFD when serving with the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Lt Col Hunter joined 8/13 VMR from 20th National Service Training Battalion in 1956 and served with the regiment till 1967, and again 1977-1980. 8/13 VMR was raised as part of the Citizen Military Forces in May 1948 and was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse in October 1990 as part of an Army reorganisation.This uniform is well provenanced, complete and in good condition, and is representative of the uniform worn by an officer of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles, a regiment with lineage dating from 1885, but no longer an active regiment in the Australian Army.Khaki wool fabric battledress style jacket with embroidered badges of rank and shoulder titles, yellow cord lanyard, and ribbon bar denoting Australian Active Service Medal, Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal, Australian Service Medal 1945-75, Reserve Forces Decoration and Commemoration of National Service Medal.victorian mounted rifles, uniform -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Uniform - Battle dress pants
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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Card - Birthday card
Five postcard sized birthday cards with colour images and text which includes a birthday wish and a bible reference. The back of the cards E2127.23.1 yellow card with white lamb and red and black text. The back has a different birthday wish and an image of a birthday cake with one candle on it. E2127.23.2 white card with two kittens with blue, red and black text. The back has a different birthday wish and an image of a birthday cake with two candles on it. E2127.23.3 and E2127.23.4 white card with coloured scene with blue, red and black text. The back has grey text in the greetings space. E2127.23.4 white card with coloured scene with blue, red and black text. The back has black text at the top. "E2127.23.1 "Birthday Greetings Now you're 1 year old" Back: "We send you this greeting, dear, With a prayer that God's blessing Be with you all the year." E2127.23.2 "Happy Birthday 2 year old" Back: "May the Lord watch over you and care for you throughout the year." E2127.23.3 "Loving Wishes for Baby's First Birthday" Back: "Suffer little children to come unto me" "From The Superintendent of THE CRADLE ROLL of ... Sunday School" E2127.23.4 "Two Today ... We wish you Many Happy Returns." Back: "Suffer little children to come unto me" "From The Superintendent of THE CRADLE ROLL of ... Sunday School" E2127.23.5 "Birthday Blessings" Back: "Post Card"birthday card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: 1954 FLORINS
Seven 1954 commemorative Florins Queen Elizabeth II Royal visit. Composition: 50% silver, 40% copper, 5%zinc, 5% nickel. There were 2 millions coins issued, mintmark M (Melbourne) All in excellent conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, florins -
Bialik College
Uniform - Student uniforms and school merchandise
Three boxes containing student uniforms and school merchandise. Various dates. Includes dresses, jumpers, hats, sports uniforms, towels, aprons etc. Please contact [email protected] to request access to these items.1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Camp Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Framed letter, Princess Anne, Buckingham Palace, Letter from HRH Anne, the Princess Royal, 2007 - 2008
The author of the letter the Princess Royal is patron of the Mission to Seafarers in Australia. The letter marks the centenary in 2007 of the establishment of the Seafarers Service in Australia. Letter, signed, on Buckingham Palace letterhead mounted and housed in gilt painted frame, glazed . Fitted with single twist hanging wire, and 4 felt stoppers; Core flute backing with Brown paper tape to seal. Signature bottom right in Black ink "Anne" / Conservation Framer's label initials in black ink : "E LH 22/2/08"mission to seafarers, commemorations, princess anne, princess royal, letter, 2007, centenary, seafarers service -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Torch Society Badge, 2023
An example of a badge issued by Legacy in 2023 exclusively for the Torch Society members. The Torch Society are people that have made substantial donations to Melbourne Legacy and/or have left a bequest to Legacy in their Will. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Example of a badge given in thanks to a small number of benefactors. Badge released in 2023 for the Torch Society of Melbourne Legacy. It is made of gold coloured metal with a separate butterfly clutch.torch society, benefactors, bequests -
Brighton Historical Society
Uniform, Army jacket, circa 1914-19
First World War Army jacket belonging to Lieutenant Sydney Matthew Callaghan (1892-1976), who served in the Australian Engineers, AIF Canteens Section and the Australian Flying Corps during WWI. Sydney and his family lived at 34 Normanby Street from 1932. His parents lived in Bay Road, Sandringham.First World War Army jacket, khaki with four front pockets. Winged Australian Flying Corps patch above left breast pocket. Lieutenant's insignia on epaulets: two diamond-shaped metal 'pips' and a curving band with the word "AUSTRALIA". Flying Corps colour patch on each shoulder: a pale blue triangle with two small red stripes and a large central darker blue stripe. Metal belt hooks on either side of the waist. The garment has been widened, with a strip of khaki fabric inserted in the centre back.sydney matthew callaghan, australian flying corps, military uniform, first world war -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, RSL War Service Fund Ringwood 1944
Single typed buff coloured page. A letter from the Honorary Secretary of the fund, Ivy Bartlett to Mrs. Matthews complaining of her attitude to the fund. Also a photo copy. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Card
Buff card being invitation to the presentation of Guidon to 14/20 King's Hussars 10 June 1961hussar guidon -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Uniform - Coat Button/s, Stokes & Sons and Melbourne
Demonstrates the manufacture of uniform items and their use in uniforms for tramway crews in Ballarat and a larger set and a strong association with a SEC tramway employee.Set of twelve SEC uniform clothing buttons from a former Ballarat Tram driver. Each about 24 diameter, with SEC crest, 1921 and organisation name embossed onto outer surface, with backing piece and lug for sewing on rear. Nickel plated silver? Badges in varying condition of new to worn. Each has name of manufacturer stamped on rear part - "Stokes & Sons Melbourne". Donor of items 1259, 1260 and uniform jackets. Six further buttons added 5/7/2017 from donation of Wendy Hunt.tram, trams, secv, ballarat tramways, uniforms, buttons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Khaki Belt
Belt from khaki dress suit no.11798. Khaki material with silver buckle, two leather tabs attached to button on inside. Five buttons on insidebelt, uniform -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Card - Invitation to Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Morning Tea
The invitation was sent to volunteers to attend a morning Tea in appreciation of their assistance in their work at Cheese World Museum. In 2013, the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory had been operating for 125 years. The associated Cheese World museum has an historical display of the factory, families involved, artefacts and photos which depict the factory’s history.Silver card in the shape of a cream can with logo on front, opening at the top.Cream of the Country above Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Estd 1888. For over 125 years on front cover. Rosemary on inside. warrnambool cheese and butter factory, 125 years warrnambool cheese and butter factory, cheeseworld museum, cheese world museum -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Newsletter, Yarran Dheran, 2007
Newsletter of the Advisory Committee, March 2007.Newsletter of the Advisory Committee, March 2007.Newsletter of the Advisory Committee, March 2007.yarran dheran, koalas -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Blouse, Khaki, Patt. '49 Battle Dress, 1949 Battle Dress
Khaki Pattern 1949 Battle Dress blouse, 2 patches on right sleeve, 2 badges on right shoulder strap, 1 patch on left sleeve & 2 badges on left shoulder strap), Service & Honour ribbons above left pocket. Badges indicate rank of Lieutenant Colonel.Queen's Crown and pip rank insignia on epaulets Shoulder titles for Australian Army Service Corps British Army WW2 type Parachutist's Qualification Wing on right upper arm battle jacket, short jacket, khaki, lieutenant colonel, royal australian army service corps -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, 27 Bridge Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, E.J. Barker et al, Correspondence between E.J. Baker and the Ballarat Asian Student's Association, 1968, 1968
The Ballarat Asian Students' Association was associated with the Ballarat School of Mines, a predecessor of Federation University Australia. Three pages relating to Asian Students at the Ballarat School of Mines. .1) List of Asian Students at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1968, and their addresses. .2) Letter on Ballarat Asian Students' ASsociation letterhead informing principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, E.J. Barker, of the Annual General Meeting of the Ballarat Asian Students' Association, and informing E.J. Barker that he had been unanimously elected as an Honorary Member. Other Honorary Members were H.H. Pryor, G.R. Fairhall and the General Secretary of the Y.M.C.A. Ballarat . .3) E.J. Barker accepting the position of Honorary Member of the Ballarat Asian Students' Association.ballarat school of mines, colombo plan, ballarat asian students' association, e.j. barker, paul v. samuel, roland chen, tony ting, tan chen hock, albert loo, lee eng chye, h.h. lau, ibrahim eusof, s. muniandy, prem akhil, sie yee chen, chi hon cheng, son fong, jacob s. ho, anton jimereiy, huong hieng lau, chong lai lee, chong lip lee, king chung lee, wai yam lee, min jui loo, surasak saelim, chea kah soo, vidnaya subcharoen, cheng hock tan, tuan giap teo, chew hoo teoh, pang chew ting, swee koon wong, bin ismail yahaya, international students, jim pryor, letterhead -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, 3 Bridge Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - SHOULDER BADGES, 1939-45
Items re Frederick.George East VX64901. Refer 537 medals re WW1and WW11 service history also 517, 538.2..1) - .6) Shoulder Rank badges, officers, Square in shape , raised with 2 lugs for uniform attachment. .7) "Australia" Shoulder badge, curved , blackened brass, lugs on rear for uniform attachment.numismatics - badges, uniforms - army, shoulder, rank -
Melton City Libraries
Card, The Uniting Church in Australia Melton Parish invitations, Unknown
"Graeme Watkinson, a local Uniting Church Minister in the 1980s, decided to initiate the establishment of an independent college in Melton".Invitations from Revd. G.M. Watkinsonchurches -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Wackett (Personal) File No.1 W.1a
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Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS of SYMPATHY, Dec 1941
Letters of Sympathy from various businesses for the Dental Surgeon "Mervyn Clive Townsend", KIA on sinking of HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Various handwritten letters from different businesses to parents of M.C. Townsend. 1. From Commercial Bank of Sydney on blank white paper and black writing, dated Dec 1st '41. 2. From Longman's Green & Co Ltd, London, on Company letterhead note paper dated Dexc 1st 1941. 3. From Royal Standard Hotel - on white blank note paper dated 8th Dec '41. 4. From Hemingway & Robertson, Accountants, typed letter in black. Dated 4th Dec '41. 5. From J.A. Rodgers & Co - Wine Merchants - on white letterhead note paper, dated 1st Dec '41.letters, ww2, hmas sydney, kia, mervyn clive townsend -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Badge - Volunteer Badge, c. 1990
Awarded to Volunteers during the 1990'sAwarded in the lead up period to the amalgamation of Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Austin Hospital on 1 April 1995. The logo displayed was created around 1990 to prepare the hospital for the coming challenges.Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Volunteer Badgebadge, volunteers, award -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, AIR FORCE, 1) .2) Carr, Son and Woor LTD, C.1944
Richard Noel Levy No 428329 RAAF enlisted on 10.10.1942 age 18 years, he flew with No 180 Sqd "B 25 Mitchell Bombers" flying 49 missions over Germany, his first operation was on 30 11.1944, discharged from the RAAF with the rank of Flying Officer on 3.1 1946.1) RAAF uniform jacket dark blue colour, inner soft lining complete with buttons, belt, Pilot Officers insignia and 3 x service ribbons being 1939 - 45 star, France and Germany Star and Defence medal. Tag on inside pocket with makers and owners details, sleeves have metal crown and wings on. .2)Trousers, dark blue complete with buttons, tag sewn on with makers and owners details. .3) Hat peak RAAF blue colour with Crown and Wings on front, black hat band with black leather strap, leather liner, tag sewn on inside..1) On tag in pocket, " "Oct 1944 P/O R.N.Levy RAAF". .2) Same as .1) .3) "R.N.Levy"raaf, uniforms -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - CAC Wage Employees Employment Fund to Alan Mathews, 8 May 1987
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Alan commenced work with CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation on 27/4/1953. Letter from C.A.C. Wage Employees Employment Fund.industry, workers, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Quinn CollectionA single sheet of unlined paper folded in half (book-form) to give four pages (0370a). Letter written on board S.S.Morgenster, Port Elizabeth dated 5/03//48. Blue-lined envelope (0370b) is torn across upper left-hand corner. 0370a bears printed 'South-African Marine Corporation' letter-head and company flag. 0370b has a penciled sum inscribed on the backletters-from-abroad, quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1948 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Scrim, sweat rag
Standard issue cotton scrim/ scarf was used by soldiers in Vietnam. Colloquially known as a sweat rag.Olive green loose weave, cotton scarf. Material open square pattern uniform throughout with border in tighter knit on both sides of scarf.scarf, soldier, cotton, sweat rag, uniform, vietnam