Three letters sent to Neil Maxwell regarding his potential membership of the Order of Australia Association, and subsequent joining. Two letters from Diana Jones have handwritten notes, indicating her pleasure at his award and becoming an Association member.3 letters on The Order of Australia Association letterheadnon-fictionneil maxwell, order of australia association, diana jones

Small VAF "Eye" logo shaped lapel or tie pin in blue and white with gold trim - safety clasp attached to pin on reverse.Small blue and white badgebadges, vision australia foundation

Item belonged to Robert James Tibbett No 148003 RAAF. Refer 487 for his service history.RAAF silver lapel badge, metal, crown over "RAAF" with wings either side. Has pin on rear.numismatics - badges - military - raaf, metalcraft - silver

Framed Wooden Plaque listing class and name of ships that escorted HMAS Sydney Aircraft CarrierVarioushmas sydney, framed plaque, escort ships

The "letters to Lillie" show the international nature of the Mission to Seafarers. They are an important display of the handwriting style of the time, revealing courting attempts and give us an insight into life in 1925.Lillie Duncan was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild and this letter forms part of a collection of letters sent to her by different seafarers.Letter addressed to Miss L Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from Ted in three parts: Envelope (0112.1) Letter page 1 (0112.2) Letter page 2 (0112.3). Both the envelope and the letter are creamy yellow in colour with black curly writing. Both sides of each page of the letter are written on. The first page of the letter begins with "Write. c/o Graham Trading Co. Calcutta. cancelled" placed at the top left of the page and "S.S. Matheran Calcutta 28-8-27" placed at the top right of the page. The first line begins with "Dear Lillie, Very many thanks for...". The reverse side of the first page starts "...thickness of solid steel fracturing is it not?". The second page begins with "...be home two months..." and the reverse side concludes with "Hope if you write to me you will use the address below, that will find me. 'Lyndale 117 Greenway Road, Taunton, Somerset, England".The envelope is torn across the top for access to its contents. The address has been typed in black ink. It has one red stamp to the top right hand corner of the envelope with the text "Ceylon 9c". There is also a black ink stamp in the form of several horizontal lines running from top left to top right of the envelope with "Colombo" written in the middle.ss matheran, calcutta, ss mangalore, colombo, ted, lillie duncan, lhlg

Methodist Order of Knights symbol in dark blue, light blue and gold. The plaque is home made."MOK"methodist order of kngihts

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $10. The badge was for sale in 2020 as the date is on the badge. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. 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. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Circular teal Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with teal enamel around a torch and wreath, the word Legacy and the date 2020. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

Indonesian flag

Refer to Cat 5556.2 and 2481.2 for service.1. Full size Rising Sun Badge. Dark copper colour. Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat. On rear are two eyelets and a pin to mount the badge. 2. Lapel Size Badge. Dark copper colour. Similar wording on rear, are two eyelets to mount the badge.1. Full size Rising Sun Badge. Dark copper colour. Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat. On rear are two eyelets and a pin to mount the badge. 2. Lapel Size Badge. Dark copper colour. Similar wording on rear, are two eyelets to mount the badge.ww2, aif

Used in World War 1 by German officers,World War 1 Mitcham RSL Charles Honybun1. Dark brown leather holster with buckle and strap to secure weapon for German Luger Pistol with tool kit holder attached (no Tools) 2. Belt Leather. 3. belt buckle with inscription Got Mit Uns. 4. Tool in pocket inside top of holster.A P L Hofman Berlinarms, firearms

Notes from Joh Ebeli to the Society Committee meeting regarding plans for the use of horse drawn vehicles in the Society's entry for the 1980 parade, including whether Jock Read who opened the 1979 Parade could be asked to participate. Other notes included references to his salvaging (along with a couple of others) of the facade of the Old Bakery and plans to see if it could be incorporated into a new large room to be built at the Eltham Living and Learning Centre and following up Council. Also included a couple of photos, one for Ron Smith and one for Russell Yeoman from the story in the local paper, which had neglected to mention the Society (picture of wheelbarrow - catalogued separate from letter - EDHS_02303)Single page, typed on Ebeli and Associates letterhead1979, 1980, eltham festival, eltham living and learning centre, gwen baker, jock read, joh ebeli, kangaroo ground pony club, old eltham bakery, pavillion, ron smith, russell yeoman

Dept of Defence badge issued to service personnel on return from active service.Gold coloured metal badge round in shape with rising sun in centre and crown on topIssued by Dept of Defence Returned from Active Service C11796 - stamped on rearactive service, badge, aif

Many mining companies sought staff from the Ballarat School of Mines.Typed letter on Northern Hercules No Liability letterhead asking for a qualified assayer to work at the Pine Creek Gold Mine 160 miles south of Darwin. The letter was responded to by R.W. Richards, Principal of the Ballarat School of Minesballarat school of mines, northern hurcules no liability, northern territory, mining, letterhead, r.w. richards, dick richards, mining companies, assayer

1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.Hand-written letter from the Hon. Secretary of the Ringwood Bowling Club to Mr McCaskill requesting attendance at next general meeting. Dated 8th January 1930.city of ringwood bowls club, ringwood bowling club, ringwood bowls club, lawn bowls, bowling

Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575PPlain glass with stem. It has a gold rim. On one side is the logo of Rats of Tobruk Association. On the other side are the words - "Rats of Tobruk Association" "State Branch Victoria."ww2, rats of tobruk association