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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: ORIGIN OF THE NAME BENDIGO, Various
... Bendigo. A handwritten letter on blue writing paper from George... - the horse' . (b) copy in red ink of a letter sent to Mrs. M.C.S ...(a) two newspaper articles and a typed copy of each written by Harold Curnow 'Is it Bendigo - the horse' . (b) copy in red ink of a letter sent to Mrs. M.C.S. Cruwys in Devon, England by Harold Curnow inquiring as to any information on a Cornish miner named Bendigo. A handwritten letter on blue writing paper from George Rich to Harold Curnow with information about the race horse 'Bendigo'. (d) pinned collection of correspondence between H. Curnow and Mr. J. Hughes Onslow relating to Bendigo the race horse. (e) Photocopied letter from H. Curnow to Lady Jackson regarding the mystery Racehorse. (f) A letter from Mr. Ryan MacMahon to H. Curnow regarding the prize fighter, Bendigo. (g) A blue air letter/aerogram to H. Curnow from Canon C. T. Wood, Bishops Court, Claremont, Cape Province, South Africa, The subject is the horse Bendigo , of which he has a print. (h) A letter and envelope in blue paper from N. Jackson, England relating details about the horse Bendigo which she saw as a child, he is buried at Fadderly Hall, LeicestershireVariousplace, bendigo, naming of bendigo, bendigo , thompson, race horse bendigo, naming of bendigo -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Documents, condolence letter 1903, 1903
A Letter of condolence sent to Lily (Elizabeth Ann Jones) for the death of her Mother, Mary Ann Jones, who died on 18 January 1903, from her school friend Jane Clark. Following Queen Victoria’s example, it became customary for families to go through elaborate rituals to commemorate their dead. This included wearing mourning clothes, having a lavish (and expensive) funeral, curtailing social behaviour for a set period of time, and erecting an ornate monument on the grave. . Relatives and friends were expected to give handwritten Condolence Cards and Letters, preferably by hand when visiting the bereaved. The different periods of mourning dictated by society were expected to reflect the natural period of grief. In recent years some traditions have given way to less strict practices, though many customs and traditions continue to be followed. Condolence Cards and Letters are still expected for relatives and close friends. These can be individually composed and handwritten or purchased from a Greeting Card Manufacturer. The letter shows Tucker Road as being in East Brighton. Due to the confusion caused by so many 'Brightons' in the area of Henry Dendy's Special Survey of 1841 this area was renamed Bentleigh after Sir Thomas Bent. The Clark family and the Jones family were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireWhite paper with a black border used for a hand written condolence letter sent by Mrs Jane Clark in 1903 during the mourning period for the mother of her school-friend Lily, (Elizabeth Ann Jones).market gardners, pioneers, early settlers, mooorabbin, brighton, east brighton, bentleigh, correspondence, writing equipment, pen and ink, clarke jane, clarke janet, mourning customs, bereavement, condolence letters, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Letter Concerning Potential Donation of Aboriginal Artefacts to the Ballarat School of Mines Museum, 1954, 11/02/1954
The collection of artefacts formely belonged to the writers father, J.M. Marshall of Sturt Street. He was born and lived in Ballarat most of his life, and was interested in the Ballarat School of Mines Museum during the era of Professor Alfred Mica Smith. The response to this letter foreshadows the closure of the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. Alan Sonsee of the Ballarat Teachers' College was a Field Naturalist and collector of Aboriginal artefacts, and may have been associated with the decision. Handwritten letter from Jessie Marshall of Adelaide offering a collection of Australian "Native Weapons and Curios" to the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. The writer descibes the collection as "not a large collection but a very good one - there are also some lovely shells." Ballarat School of Mines Registrar, F.E. Ferguson, declined the offer on behalf of the School Council, suggesting the Ballarat Teachers' College (Dana Street) would like to have the weapons, etc.C/- Collison & Co 32 Waymouth St Adelaide 11/2/54 Sear Sir A am writing this to offer a collection of Native Weapons and Curious - Australian - the Islands and S. Africa - the the Museum as a gift - they originally belonged to my father J.M. Marshall - formerly of Sturt Stree - who was born and lived in Ballarat most of his life and who was always interested i nthe Museum and School of Mines back in Prof. Mica Smith's time. This is not a large collection but a very good one - there are also some lovely shells. They have beenin stroage since his death and I feel he would have liked them to be of some use + give pleasure to someone + I can think of no better plance than your museum. Would you be goodenough to put this offer to your Committee + let me know if that are interested. I am yours Jessie Marshall PS I've made enquiries + there is plenty of motor transport available J.M.ballarat school of mines, aboriginal artefacts, ballarat school of mines museum, jessie marshall, i.m. marshall, ballarat teachers' college, f.e. ferguson, museum closure, alan sonsee, ballarat teachers college, museum, shells, j.m. marshall -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Correspondence concerning the Burke Family, 1954, 20/05/1954
Some possibility the author is writing about Robert O'Hara Burke, but he was not married.Two letters typed .1) An air letter form J.L. Lonergan of Eastern Pensylvania addressed to Ballaratt University, and eventuallty delivered to the Ballarat School of Mines. The letter requests information on a Mrs Burke of Ballarat, whose husband was lost in the Bush. Mrs Burke ran a boading house. The author worked for Morris Machine Works and remembered a Chief Engineery from Ballarat visiting the plant at the beginning of World War One. .2) A letter on University of Melbourne letterhead redurecting the letter to Ballarat. The letter was signed by F.G. Elford for F.H. Johnston (Registrar)/j.l. lonergan, robert o'hara burke, mrs burke, kearney, f.g. elford, letterhead, f.h. johnston, morris machine works, air letter, aerograme -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Correspondence, VIOSH: Letter from Eric Wigglesworth to Derek Woolley re History: Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management, 1990
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The letter concerns the possibility of writing a history of the first ten years of the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management. He outlines the estimated time-line to produce the history, that it be done by the Injury Research Project and the costing for the project. Half of the costs (at a reduced rate) would be given back to the University for the Wigglesworth OHM prize fund.Three A4 sheets - typed. Letterhead for sender and Received stamp for Dean of Engineering OfficeDate: 1990. Eric Wigglesworth letterhead and signature.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, graduate diploma in occupational hazard management, first ten years, eric wigglesworth, ballarat university college, injury research project -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Timetable, VIOSH: Ballarat College of Advanced Education, Short Courses and Seminars, 1981
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Ballarat College of Advanced Education planned to run a series of short courses and seminars in Occupational Hazard Management. This was to be a general promotional tool. Although many concepts in Occupational Hazard Management are not new, what is new is the emergence of this field as a science. The letter written about this is from Raymond Lang, Co-ordinator of Occupational Hazard Management Short Course and Seminars, He is writing to various places of interest to get support for the ideas. Speakers on various topics are also requested. Local industries plus large companies and road research groups suggested contacts. Possible programs, timetables and lecturers are listed. An External Advisory Panel established and they have contributed to the draft proposal.Eleven A4 pages, typed. Four pages are in chart fromatletterheads for Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Initials of Raymond Lang, p3viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, occupational hazard management, raymond lang, co-ordinator, short courses, seminars, school of engineering, part-time lecturers, time-tables, external advisory panel, road safety -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Correspondence, ZILLES COLLECTION: Letter paper and cards - Defence Forces, Portsea and Queenscliff
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Items are work done for the Australian Defence Force bases at Portsea and Queenscliff. They were training bases - Officer Cadet School and Australian Staff College. Originally the base at Portsea was the Quarantine Station established in the late 1800s. International protocols required captains of arriving ships to provide a clean bill of health from the last port of call. If this was not possible all on board would be transferred to the Quarantine Station by boat for observations. This was to stop the spread of diseases such as cholera, small pox, typhoid fever, influenza and the plague. In 1952 it became a military training base - Officer Cadet School. The quarantine station still operated and the Army had to be prepared to evacuated in an emergency. This occurred in 1954 when 113 passengers on board the Strathaird were quarantined with smallpox. Cadets and staff came with their families and was a small township. Training for the Vietnam War was here, Now gone the remnants of the quarantine station and army activites can be seen. Under Point Nepean Community Trust. Fort Queenscliff dates from 1860 when it was an open battery known as Shortlands Bluff. The Garrison included volunteer artillery, engineers and infantry. It was a Coastal Defence Installation from 1883-1946. The base on Swan Island was part of this and soldiers from the Fort would go on detail to the Island each day. A permanent group with their families were housed there. The children would attend the local school in Queenscliff. It eventually became and still is a restricted area. In 1946 the Fort became home of the Army Command and Staff College. Officers came from overseas to train. Families would come with them and be accommodated in the main officers residence "Maytone" or private housing rented by the Army. Their children would attend local schools. Staff Colleges were all moved to Canberra. The Fort is now the Army Soldiers Career Management Agency and houses all historical documents related to the Army. .1 Off-white card with gold badge and black writing. .2 White card with separate page held together with blue and red ribbon. Badge in gold on front. Two Officer Cadet School flags - crossed and Christmas Greeting in blue inside card. .3 Off-white paper with Australian Staff College emblem. Blue print.2 Officer Cadet School emblem - lion and crown in centre. Flags - British and Australian .3 Emblem - crossed swords, owl and crownzilles printers, australian defence force, quarantine station portsea, officer cadet school, fort queenscliff, open battery, swan island, staff college, army command, zilles collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Government of Victoria, Department of Education, Education Department Correspondence,1901
Queen Victoria on 22 January 1901. Mourning stationery for letters, both writing paper and envelopes, was printed with black borders, of varying depths, as a token of bereavement. Black sealing wax, black leather blotters, and jet paperknives were also sometimes used. Two foolscap letters, one with a black edging signifying mourning for Queen Victoria. .1) A letter from the Secretary of the Education Department Melbourn to the Ballarat School of Mines No 10. It is a covering letter for the Art and Science Inspectors' reports. .2) The Science Inspector's report on the Ballarat School of Mines, with the Art Inspector's report at the lower section of the page. victorian education department, ballarat school of mines, inspectors reports, queen victoria mourning, mounrning stationary, art inspector's report, science inspector's report, freehand drawing -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Education Department Correspondence on 'mourning' letterhead, 1901, 18/07/1901
Queen Victoria on 22 January 1901. Mourning stationery for letters, both writing paper and envelopes, was printed with black borders, of varying depths, as a token of bereavement. Black sealing wax, black leather blotters, and jet paperknives were also sometimes used. Foolscap letters on Education Department Melbourne letterhead, relating to Harold Leckie, J. Brangan and William J. Lakeland.victorian education department, ballarat school of mines, theoretical chemistry, metallurgy, harold leckie, joseph j. brangan, willaim j. lakeland -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Education Department Correspondence letterhead, 1901, 24/06/1901
Queen Victoria on 22 January 1901. Mourning stationery for letters, both writing paper and envelopes, was printed with black borders, of varying depths, as a token of bereavement. Black sealing wax, black leather blotters, and jet paperknives were also sometimes used. Foolscap letter on Education Department Melbourne letterhead, with a black edging signifying mourning for Queen Victoria. The correspondence concerns Ballarat School of Mines leading Teacher T.S. Hart and the Technical Schools Conference. victorian education department, ballarat school of mines, technical schools conference, t.s. hart, thomas hart -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Letter from unknown writer of Rock Street, Ivanhoe, to Dear Friend
Cream blue feint lined writing pad paper with blue handwritingletter, rock-street, ivanhoe, talbot, newstead, daylesford, mining, baragwanath -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Marjorie Rowsell, Secretary of the Salvation Army Basketball Association, 1953
Letter written to Mr Garner, Head Master of the Ballarat Junior Technical School, thanking him for allowing the Salvation Army Basketball Association to use the school courts. A donation was sent with the letter. Mr Garner thanked them for the donation and explained they could have use of the court with no remuneration expected..1: Lined writing paper, hand written in blue pen .2: Yellow paper typed.1: Signature of Marjorie Rowsellballarat junior technical school, l garnar, junior technical certificate, head master, marjorie rowsell, secretary, salvation army basketball association, school courts -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letters and Brochures from John E Johnstone, Diver re the salvaging of gold from the ocean. 1958
Letters written to Mr Garner and Mr Richards from John Johnstone. He was a diver and was wondering if he could talk to the students about salvage work from the oceans. Talk titled "Salvage from the Sea" and tells of how over eight tons of gold was recovered from the wreck of the R M S "Niagara" off the coast of New Zealand.2 hand written letters on beige writing paper - thick Brochure - blue and white with blue printing.Signature on letters John E Johnstoneballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, school of mines and industries, r richards, principal, john e johnstone, salvage from the sea, r m s niagra, gold bullion, new zealand coast, film screening for school -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Request to Mr Garner for reference from Stewart John Ferguson, 1958
Letter from Stewart Ferguson to Mr Garner reguesting a reference to go with his application to the Education Department for a Student Instructorship of Sheetmetal. He needs a reference from a Principal of a Technical School. Mr Garner was the principal at Bendigo Junior Technical School at the time Stewart was at school. Mr Garner provided a statement he was a competent student of good character..1: Lined writing paper, hand written in blue pen .2: 1 cream coloured page, typed ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, bendigo junior technical school, stewart ferguson, reference, education department, student instructorship of sheetmetal -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Correspondence related to the enrolment of student,1952
Letter from Mrs McDonald requesting her son be enrolled at BJTS for the following year. Understands date has passed for enrolments. Knows there are a number of students from Meredith wishing to come. Would it be possible for the Bus to come to Meredith. Already goes to Elaine, four miles away. Mr Garner explains it is too late to enrol. School is full. Suggests he does Grade VII and then make application before October 1953. Ballarat High School Principal arranges bus travel..1: Lined writing paper - blue ink .2: Cream page, typed.1: Signature of Mrs Les McDonald ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, mrs l mcdonald, son, enrol at bjts, meredith, grade vii, ballarat high school, principal, october 31 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Request from The Library Association of Australia re Mr I M Kelly, 1952
.1: Request from Ian Melville Kelly for Salary adjustment for years 1951 and 1952. .2 & .3: Correspondence from The Library Association of Australia for Ian Kelly to be supervised during the Association's Examinations in June. There are two papers and times etc are specific. Writing paper, candidate's number and instructions for supervisors will be forwarded. Second letter indicates that the school has not replied to the request of the first letter.3 Cream pages, typed .2 & .3: Letterhead Signature of Honorary Secretary Judith Hunterballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, ian melville kelly, salary adjustment, library association of australia, association's examinations, supervisors, judith hunter, honorary secretary -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Mr D Gibbens re son's transfer to Swinburne Technical College, 1952
Letter from Mr Gibbens requests a statement that fees had been paid to Ballarat Junior Technical School before his son Paul transferred to Swinburne Technical School. The amount was 25/- (One pound five shillings) This would mean he only had to pay 10/- to Swinburne. Letter to certify Paul Gibbens had made payment was provided by Mr Garner..1: Lines writing paper - hand written in blue pen .2: Cream pages, typed .1: Signature of D Gibbensballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, d gibbens, paul gibbens, school transfer, swinburne technical school, school activities payment, one pound five shillings -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Mrs E M Hood re appreciation of students from BJTS, 1956
Letter of appreciation from Mrs Hood for the work done chopping wood by two boys from the school. It was part of the Social Studies . Boys were Peter Moon and Brian McInnes. They were a credit to their parents, school and themselves. 2 sheets of lined writing paper, hand written in blue ink Signature of Mrs E M Hoodballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, mrs e m hood, peter moon, brian mcinnes, social studies, appreciation of work -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Wendouree State School Mothers' Club Scholarship, 1956
The Wendouree State School Mothers' Club awarded a scholarship to Edward Scull, a former pupil now attending Ballarat Junior Technical School. Mrs E J Blair, Honorary Secretary, has written enclosing a money order to the value of Five Pounds. This is to be used towards fees and/or school books. A receipt for this is asked for. 2 sheets of lined writing paper, hand written in blue ink Signature of Mrs E J Blairballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, wendouree state school, mothers' club, e j blair, hon secretary, five pounds, edward scull, books, fees, scholarship -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALLION, BOXES & LETTER
Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. Refer 2325.2 for his service history..1) Letter, small, yellowish with Coat of Arms, writing in blue re Commemorative ANZAC Medallion 1915. .2) Commemorative ANZAC medallion, front has crown over Simpson & donkey, rear has map of Australia & stars. .3) Small box, black, folds open, felt lined in purple, holds .2). .4) Small cardboard box, brown colour, holds .2) & .3)..2) 1915 ANZAC, H E Hamblynumismatics - medals /military, documents - letters, containers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Mixed media - BOOKLETS & LETTER, 1) 1.9.1945 .3) 30.9.1945 .4) 14.6. 1946
Items belonged to Arnold Oakley JORDAN TX3528 (Tasmanian) POW. Refer Cat No 176 for his service history..1) Book. 'Return to Civil Life.' Paperback, white writing on dark blue, red, and light blue cover. .2) Document 'Discharged Servicemen's Clothing Priority Form.' No. 41233 re TX3528, Jordan, A.O. .3) Booklet. 'Information for Forces in the Far East on Recovery’. Dated 30th Sept. 1945 - light brown in colour. .4) Document, relating to 'Grant of Proficiency Pay' from 15.8.45 re Mr. A.O.Jordanbooks-military, documents-letters -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - CARTOON POSTCARD, Inter Art- Co, 15.11.1916
The letter details how the writer GEORGE saw George yesterday and waved and yelled but he did not see him as they were marching past. It also describes how they just came out of the trenches with mud over their knees and higher. The George walking past is possibly George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat no 1891P for his service details, award and death.Cartoon coloured postcard depicting a boyish soldier surrounded by boys and girls. On the rear is a letter from France to a girl, the writing is in blue pen.On the rear “15/11/16 France, Dear Gaddis”. The letter ends “I remain yours sincerely George H..........postcards, military, cartoons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, REPATRIATION COMMISSION, 4 Dec 1946
Appears to be a reply to an application dated 4th Dec 1946 after discharge to NX94268, Roy Taylor, 2/1 Aust. Field Regiment. this is a reply stating application for treatment of Malaria has been accepted and conditions of treatment. Refer No.5687.letter from Repatriation Commission relating to treatment of Malaria. Typed on beige coloured paper.Some notes on back NX151782 followed by some writing in pencil which is hard to decipher. Also "D65129 - R. Rose, D65128, 205/5/2"repatriation, ww2, malaria -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DOCUMENTS, 1) 1941 - 1942 .2) 1915-1944 .3) 26.2.1941 .4)20.10.1944 ? .5) 10.3.1944? .6) 2.5.1942? .7)? .8) 30.4.1942 .9) 7.5.1942
Henry Thomas Ridge initially enlisted in September 1934 No V57996, 8th Australian Infantry Battalion CMF. He rose to Sergeant then qualified as a Lieutenant on 8.10.41. He was stationed in Darwin during the bombing 19th Feb 1941. He was discharged and the re enlisted as VX148845 AIF on 9.3.44. He served overseas and was discharged 29.7.46 in 8MD Papua. Refer 473P.1) Pay book No 257028, brown covers re H.T Ridge. .2) Drivers Licence No 214206, Army issue, brown fabric covers, folds in three re H.T. Ridge Lieut. .3) Drivers Licence No 592440,civilian, yellowish paper, red, blue, black writing re H.T. Ridge. Feb 29-1941. .4) Army "Final Statement account," form W.F.88 re VX149945 Ridge HT, 20.10.44. Paper, black and white, stamped 21 october 1944. .5) Typed note re Lieut H. Ridge, yellowed paper dated 10.3.44, red lettering at top of page " CUTSA New South Wales". .6) Letter, dated 2.5.1942 to Mrs E. Ridge re H. Ridge "Seriously ill with appendicectomy.", letter yellowed. .7) Cardboard , yellowed, typed and hand written re brief description V57996 and VX148845 H.T. Ridge, military and medical history. .8) Telegram Re " V57996 H.T. Ridge seriously ill 30th April." Double sided, front Blue with message, rear red, stamped 1 May 1942. .9) Telegram re " V57996 H.T Ridge removed from ill list 7th May 1942, double sided, front blue with message, rear red, stamped 18th may 1942. .10) Pay book No 195734, yellow covers re H.T Ridge.documents - licences / letters, communication - telegraphic, photography - photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH WW1, 1916-17
Robert Thomas Heard No 5105. He is on the right sitting. He was KIA 21.3.18. Refer 1893.2P for his service history. On the rear, “My dear sister, just a card of us six Bendigo boys on leave in France. I want you to put these faces in the Bendigonian. I will name all the ...... from left to right. You will find all the names in a letter sent with this photo. I am sending this from the trenches. We relieved second Division but did not see Wally. His battalion had gone out. He is well. ....... but not goodbye, love to all, yours truly bro RTH, C Coy 57th Batt”Post card photo, sepia tone showing 6 soldiers in uniform, 3 standing, 3 sitting. Rear has writing in black pencil.photography-photographs, military history-army, postcards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - LETTER OPENER, 1966-75
Item souvenired by Peter Dodd. Refer Cat No 2436.2P for his service details.Replica bayonet letter opener. Chrome with wooden handle. On blade under crossguard is plaque with large red number "1".Engraved on blade "1st Infantry Division in Vietnam".domestic items-writing equipment, military history-army, red -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Letter
A letter sent to Australia by an Australian Army serviceman whilst on duty in Kure, Japan during the post World War 2 occupation. The serviceman is Driver B. Gillott service number VX97756, of the 1 Australian Salvage Unit of the B.C.O.F. The letter is dated 15th July, 1946 and is of five handwritten pages of approximately 8 x 5 inches in size. The stationery is printed in red ink with the Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA insignia above the ruled writing area. The paper is a buff colour.This writing paper has the insignia of The Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA printed in red above the ruled writing area. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Milkshake Maker Set, 1940 - 1950's
The milk shaker machine was used in milk bars during the 1940's and 1950's often using fresh milk from the local diaries. Modern machines are more compact with a variety of different settings and the ability to blend a variety of food including fruit and vegetables as well as liquids.Vera Drummond worked in the Tawonga Milk Bar where she used the Milk Shaker machine. The premises were leased out until it finally closed. The Milk Shaker machine was then lent to the Tawonga cafe which was situated opposite the Tawonga Hotel on the Kiewa Valley Highway near Mountain Creek Road. When the cafe owner bought their own milk shaker machine the original was returned to Vera who lived at the Tawonga Post Office. The milk shakes were made with fresh real milk direct from the diary and enjoyed by Vera's grandchildren and great grandchildren especially on summer holidays.This set consists of: 1 stainless steel milkshake blender with black electric cord attached; 3 moulded glasses with vertical grooves; 4 aluminium mixing beakers also with vertical grooves; 3 long handle stainless steel mixing spoons; 1 stainless steel swivel stick. The blender is heavy with an enclosed cylinder at the top containing the motor with a rotating mixer hanging below it. This is supported by a long vertical enclosed cylinder attached to a base where the electric cord is placed. This cylinder has parts attached to hold the beakers during mixing.On the cylinder with the motor - "Type D3; No. 1675; Volt 230; Watt 40; RPM A; ACDC; (the letter) R (with) G (in the top) (and) E (between the 'feet') Reg. Des.No. 24264/65 Spoons: 2 rows of embossed writing on handle end but illegiblemilkshake maker machine; vera drummond; tawonga milk bar; tawonga post office -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1917
... handwritten on back - "Since writing that letter of grief... with this photograph. handwritten on back - "Since writing that letter of grief ...The pilot is more than likely Flt Lieut. Jim Nixon with his Spad aircraft during WW1. James Harold Claude Nixon was born 12/12/1890 and before enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force was an auctioneer at Delegate. After training at Aldershot for the Royal Flying Corps he was granted an Aviators Certificate (No. 4607) by the Royal Aero Club. ( more reading in "From White Knowle to Pumpkin Point" by Peter Nixon)The Nixon family was a prominent family in the history of Orbost and its surrounds.A black / white photograph of a man in uniform standing next to a small fighter plane (a biplane). There are two copies and a letter from Peter Nixon with this photograph.handwritten on back - "Since writing that letter of grief, found now that I am going out to fly the Spad Scout which photo you see here. I am going across tomorrow morning so will not be long to know what ariel (sic) warfare is like now. I am in the best of health & happy as a lark. This is all I have to say with lots of love from your son Jim"nixon-james-pilot-ww1 -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Air Mail Envelope, Prisoner of War Air Mail Letter, 21/4/1943 (exact)
This is part of the A.J. Roddy Collection. The type written 'letter' inside cannot be deciphered as the envelope is stuck with adhesive.An Air mail letter/envelope written to A.J.Roddy while a prisoner of war in Stalag XV111 APrisoner of War post/ KRIEGSGEFANGENEN POST/ Service Des Prisoneiers De Guerre/(White writing on Blue Background) AIR MAIL/ PAR AVION/ (London Post Mark) Dater 21 April 1943// Top right hand corner: 21/2D (Pence) [Stamp Postage] with head of King George V (Blue)// RANK AND NAME (typed) Pte Roddy. A. J./Surname in Block letters British Prisoner of War/ Prisoner of War No (typed) 3557/(se note on flap)/ Camp name & No: (typed) STALAG XV111A G.W. 10511/ including subsidairy/ NUMBERING OR LETTERING/ if any EG WORKING CAMP/ COUNTRY (typed) GERMANYof, collection, war, prisoner, a j, roddy, xv111a, airmail, satalag, kriegsgefangenen, post, germany