This certificate recognizes the contribution of Corporal H E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President, councillors and ratepayers of the Warrnambool Shire.A link to a local person and is representative on many given to soldiers of the district.Coloured certificate mounted on a metal backing and covered with a plastic type material. It has a photo of the king flanked either side by flags at the top with the flags of the Australian states and other countries of the Commonwealth placed in a border of green gum leaves on brown. Shire of Warrnambool, Signed by Albert Henderson, L* Crawleyworld war 2 certificate, warrnambool shire, corporal h e swan

Media release calling for those intrerested in participateing in the Nillumbik Festival. The Nillumbik Festival was introduced as a replacement for the Eltham Festival following the disbandment of Eltham Shire Council in Decemebr 1994 and the creation of Nillumbik Shire Council. It was an attempt to draw away from Eltham and be more inclusive of the wider communities in Nillumbik. However other local communities had their own festivals and the concept of a Nillumbik Festival was never widely accepted by the community and it shortly reverted back to the Eltham Fesitval in 1997.Newsprint1996, eltham festival, nillumbik festival

From relevant information - "The poster was sent to my Grandmother's father (John Garriock) from Canada. It was a giveaway in a Canadian farming magazine of the time. My Grandmother (Barbara Ross) and Grandfather (Robert Heddle Ross) kept the poster and it eventually came to me. I wish to donate it as a way of remembering them".Poster - panoramic poster, paper, black and white, depicts the "Canadian Army setting sail to join British Forces operating against Germany in the War of Nations". Collection of ships setting sail. Print below illustration. Frame - timber, brown/black stain/paint, cardboard backing to poster, cardboard backing. Glass front.framed item, poster, canada, 1914

Part of McIntyre collection.Cardboard White. Composed by Sapper Brewster, 6452, 4th Reinforcements, Engineers.

Relates to the Korean WarSoft cover- white with black and white photo of soldiers on front. Title in red on spine and front. 312 pages. Illustrated with black and white photos and maps. Contents relate to Korean War."FRANCIS W. DEAN BEM" on fly leaf. books, military history

An copy of a letter which was distributed to the young men of Australia early in WW1. This is believed to be an original copy. The letter was addressed to the young men encouraging them to enlist for armed service. The letter is dated 15th December, 1915 and is signed by the then Prime Minister, W. M. Hughes. The letter is in quarto format and bears the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms and the title "Commonwealth of Australia".

The Montmorency Train Station Group is a group of local people concerned about the relocation of Montmorency Station and the impact this will have on local residents, traffic, flora and fauna, as well as the impact on train services during upgrade works.2 page leaflet, colour images and text.hurstbridge rail line, montmorency station, montmorency train station group

Watsonia Traders Association approached Banyule Council to fast track the upgrade to the Watsonia shopping strip.News clipping, black text and colour imagewatsonia, watsonia traders, watsonia shopping centre, banyule council

non-fictiondonation, queenscliff maritime museum

Banyule Council says it does not support a strong push by neighbouring Nillumbik to merge, but the community is divided on the proposal.News article 1 page, black text.nillumbik council, council merger, peter clarke, banyule city council

A proposal to merge Banyule and Nillumbik Councils has been made by a Nillumbik Councillor.Black and white text.banyule cituy council, nillumbik council

The proposal for a merger between Banyule and Nillumbik Councils made by a Nillumbik Councillor, was voted against by Nillumbik Council, as well as not being supported by Banule CouncillorsBlack & white text.banyule city council, nillumbik council

Discussion of the proposed cull of kangaroos at Gresswell Forest Reserve.News clipping, black text, colour image.kangaroos, gresswell forest reserve, parks victoria

Banyule Council asked for community feedback on the draft master plan for Petrie Park and Rattray Reserve.News clipping, black text.montmorency, petrie park, rattray reserve

Staff at Coventry and Co 129 Main Street Greensborough were lucky to avoid injury after a car ploughed through the front window on June 5 2015.News clipping, black text, colour image.coventry and co greensborough, main street greensborough

Metro Trains refused to install CCTV at Watsonia Station carparkNews clipping, black text.watsonia railway station, metro trains

An unusually hot spring has seen snakes out to bask in the sun in Nillumbik and Banyule backyards.News article 1 page, black text.banyule, nillumbik, snakes

Hardback with dust cover Various authors Publisher Octopus Books London: 1983 ISBN: 0 7064 1964 2

vi, 140 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 30 cm.non-fictionA compilation of stories of servicemen and women and their families with connections to Cranbourne Cemetery and the Great War.cranbourne (vic.), cranbourne cemetry, world war 1914-1918

Ill, maps, p.280non-fictionThis inside story of an Australian Field Hospital during the Vietnam War is told through a compilation of operational facts interspersed with the personal experiences of those who served and the patients who passed through the hospital doors, into their care.Call Sign VAMPIRE provides a window into the frenetic world of a military hospital in a war zone through evocative, sometimes confronting imagery. In this environment time was of the essence and life often hung in the balance.vietnam conflict - australian involvement, 1st australian field ambulance

These stories have been created directly from my conversations with veterans and their families. They are in their own words.veterans - australia - interviews, veterans - australia - family relationships, post-traumatic stress disorder - patents - family relationships

Written from the 1966 logbook of Bob Grandin, Huey helicopter pilot and co-pilot in Nui Dat, during the Vietnam War, including his involvement in resupply during the battle of Long Tan. Newspaper articles and photographs feature throughout. The narrative also covers the impact of the war on Bob's psyche and relationships, and his struggle with PTSD.australia. royal australian air force. squadron, 9, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- veterans -- australia -- biography, helicopter - huey, nui dat, battle of long tan, ptsd

The stories celebrate the way in which partners and famiies have supported veteran family members, many of whom are challenged with mental illness and some with substance use.post-traumatic stress disorder, families of military personnel - australia, vietnam

"There's the bend in the road at Long Tan,' I said. We're behind enemy lines. turn back east, quickly'. I had been scared before but now I was terrified.australia - royal australian airforce, 9 squadron, iroquois helicopter, helicopter - huey, battle of long tan

Yellowed, laminated copy of the front and back views of the envelope of an original National Service Registration papers sent to Mr. R. B. Tremellen.Mr. R.B. Tremellencall-up notice, national service - australia

Laminated copy, yellow with age. From the Dept. of Labour and National Service, District Employment Office. Detailing instructions on what and where to report for service. Registration No. 2005862. Dated 6 September 1965.call-up notice, national service - australia

Dated September 1916 from Mayor and Town Clerk of St Kilda appealing to men to reconsider their decision not to enlist to serve in WWI. Single sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed one side in blackwwi, world war i, st kilda recruiting committee