Illustrated photocopied booklet that has been con=mb bound with a protective blue plastic covernon-fictionIllustrated boklet that provides information about the facilities and services of the 5th Australian General Hospital, Melbourne during World War 1, proceeds from the sale of the book (price 1/6) were given to the Red Cross Society. Also contains contemporary advertisementsno 5 aurstralian general hospital (base hospital) melbourne, military hospitals - victoria - history, world war 1914-1918 - medical care

The first tunnel rats: this is the thrilling, hilarious and inspiring true story of a ragtag band of Aussie Army Engineers who redefined the word heroes...and reinvented larrikin to. Amongst the first Australians to fight in Vietnam, they faced death every day defusing Viet Cong booby traps - then partied all night in a casino they'd built in secret. They led hundreds of American troops to safety, but fought the US military police to a standstill in the bars of South Vietnam. They built the Australian Task Force's base - then sabotaged a headquarters conference, booby trapped showers and blew up a generator rather than kowtow to newly arrived officers.3 field troop royal australian engineers, cpl bob bowtell, tunnel rats, royal australian engineers, 1rar battalion, booby traps, viet cong, australian task force

The First Australian Logistic Support Company, which included six regular army volunteers from the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, saw service in Bien Hoa and Saigon in South Vietnam, from May 1965 to May 1966. australia. army. military police - vietnam, australia. army. 1st australian logistic support company - vietnam, bien hoa, saigon, royal australian army provost corps

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of diggers from 1st Australian Task Force, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, are briefed by the Provost Marshall on what is expected of them whilst on R & C leave in Vung Tau. The Military Police set the scene by giving the diggers their first beer freephotograph, 1 atf, nui dat, vung tau, military police, gibbons collection catalogue, r & c leave, phuoc tuy province, diggers, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Military Police conduct a last light TAOR (Tactical Area of Responsibility) patrol aroundthe 1st Logistics Support Base at Vung Tau. Each unit at 1st ALSG Base were rostered to undertake first and last light patrols looking for possible enemy activity.photograph, military police, 1st alsg base, tactical area of responsitility (taor), 1st logistics support base, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, taor patrol, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Pte Peter A. Allen of 9 RAR is escorted by a Military Policeman from the Court Marshall Centre at the 1st Logistic Support Base, Vung Tau. Pte Allen was being tried for the murder of his Platoon Commander Lt Robert Convery. Allen was ultimately convicted.photograph, court marshall, pte peter allen, lt robert convery, military police, 1st alsg base, vung tau, 9 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, murdered by soldier, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the Australian Forces Vietnam detention barack located at 1st Australian Logistic Support Base, Vung Tau. It was here that those diggers who wer responsible for the more serious breaches of good order and military discipline were sent.photograph, 1st alsg base, military police, vung tau, detention barrack, gibbons collection catalogue, diggers, military discipline, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Members of the Pte Peter A. Allen of 9 RAR Court Marshall Board being escorted by a Military Policeman to the murder scene in the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, lines at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnamphotograph, pte peter allen, military police, 9 rar, court marshall, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, 1st australian task force, 1 atf base, 9th battalion, murdered by soldier, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the regimentation, discipline and order required of a prisoner, in his cell, when confined to Australian Forces Vietnam Detention Barack located at the First Australian Logistic Support Base, Vung Tauphotograph, detention barrack, 1st alsg base, vung tau, military police, gibbons collection catalogue, prisoners, australian forces vietnam detention barack, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of plain clothes Military Police with the aid of two female Vietnamese interpreters study confiscated and captured documents. Counterfeit military documents, such as leave cards and PX cards were much sought after by the local population.photograph, military police, counterfeit documents, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese interpreters, px cards, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of two Military Police on security and protection duty on board a Navy Supply vessel tied up at the wharf at Vung Tau Harbour react to some locals on the wharf acting suspiciously.photograph, vung tau, military police, hmas boonaroo, hmas jeparit, gibbons collection catalogue, vung tau harbour, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of - In the triage at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South vietnam, watched by an Australian Military Policeman, two South Vietnamese Army Intelligence Officers question an enemy female VietCong prisoner while an Australian officer signs a document.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, military police, viet cong, gibbons collection catalogue, south vietnamese intelligence officer, triage, female viet cong prisoner, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph at the triage of the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Here an Australian Officer signs a report prepared by two South Vietnamese Intelligence Officers concerning the female VietCong prisoner whilst an Australian MP looks on.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, military police, female viet cong, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, female viet cong prisoner

The First Australian Logistic Support Company, which included six regular army volunteers from the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, saw service in Bien Hoa and Saigon in South Vietnam, from May 1965 to May 1966. australia. army. military police - vietnam, australia. army. 1st australian logistic support company - vietnam

An MP had much better working conditions and '5' star accommodation' compared to the poor bloody field soldiers.australia - armed forces - military police - biography

1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales police gazette compendium 1911-1915 Police gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales

1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales police gazette compendium 1916-1920 Police gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales

1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales police gazette compendium 1921-1925 Police Gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales

1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1926-1930 Police gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales

1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1931-1935 Police Gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales

1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1936-1938 Police Gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales

1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales Calendar & Post Office Directory 1833 This volume begins with a 'Sketch of the Colony', followed by a calendar for 1833, and directions if sailing or travelling by road. The itinerary of roads is an interesting section listing all features (houses, mills, gates, bridges, stations, bush etc), as well as anecdotal information on some people, covering almost 100 pages of the book. The 'Rules and Regulations' relating to everything from land assigned to convicts, county boundaries to discharged soldiers, ports and quarantine. All arel covered and make for interesting reading. Parliamentarians, coroners, barristers, attorneys, surveyor-generals, surgeons, police, ministers of religion, schools and colleges, banks and insurance companies, auctioneers, mail coaches, exports, arrivals and departures of vessels throughout the year (not including passengers) and more are all listed. There is a reasonable section on the military of New South Wales and the various battalions. The Post Office Directory section covers about 100 pages, listing people alphabetically by surname, occupation and often both home and work address. This covers Sydney, suburbs and country regions.new south wales, post office directory (nsw)

Joseph Anderson Panton lived through the entire reign of Queen Victoria and in over 60 years of being in Australia saw the country advance from the earliest gold-rush days through to the first decade of Federation. Arriving from Scotland intending to pursue a pastoral life in Victoria, the discovery of gold dramatically changed that direction for the 20 year-old student, fresh from a military Academy education.Not a bystander to the myriad of events of the era, he soon carved out a life of some significance in the administration of justice in the dramatic early days and maturing of Sandhurst (Bendigo), then advancing through by postings to country regional areas and finally become extremely well known as Melbourne's Police Magistrate for some 30 years until his retirement in 1907. joseph anderson panton, magistate, gold commissioner, eltham, north warrandyte, glynns reserve, police magistrate

A margin around the four edges of the front of the card has been sectioned into groups of dates that correlate with weekends in November 1915, December 1915 and January 1916. Holes have been punched for the weekends of 20-21 and 27-28 November. The back of the card explains that, where a section has been punched, the holder of the card was on duty on the relevant dates at No. 5 Australian General Hospital. The hospital was established when it became necessary to establish a Military Hospital in Victoria during World War I. A new 40-bed Police Hospital on St Kilda Road that had not yet been occupied was taken over, expanded to take more than 600 patients, and opened as No. 5 Australian General Hospital in March 1915. It was soon found to not be large enough and tents were used until more permanent buildings could be constructed. Pte A D Mickle was author Alan Durward Mickle (20 August 1882– 15 May 1969).Card, coloured brown on the front and cream on the back, printed both sides in black. A Red Cross is also printed on the front.Handwritten notations identify the card holder as Pt A D Mickle of 30 Marine Parade St Kildano. 5 australian general hospital, victorian red cross, base hospital, alan durward mickle

This item presented by the indigenious community to their local police officer on the the occasion of his joining the Armed Services in 1942 which resulting in his interment in ChangiUnique personal gift to this ServicemanLacquered wood hand made. Hand grip to rear"CENTRAL AUSTRALIA / 1942" RISING SUN Emblem at centre ("AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES") Pinstriping in silver and red.ww2, shield, central australia, police officer, storey, indigenous gift

No. 1 RAAF Stores Depot in Braybrook (often called the Tottenham RAAF Stores Depot) was one of the most important defence facilities in Melbourne’s west, a massive wartime logistics base built in 1944–45 and operated until 1993. The site expanded significantly after WWII, adding: RAAF Police Dog Training Centre (established 1962), supply‑officer training facilities, accommodation blocks, mess halls, chapels, gyms and sports grounds which transformed the depot into a self‑contained military community. It shaped Braybrook’s industrial landscape, employed hundreds of locals, and played a central role in Australia’s WWII and post‑war supply chain. These photographs capture only a small part of the No. 1 RAAF Stores Depot that one of Australia’s major wartime and post‑war defence logistics centres, representing the scale, organisation, and industrial capability required to support the Royal Australian Air Force from 1945 to 1993. Established during the critical final years of the Second World War, the depot consolidated dozens of scattered storage sites into a single purpose‑built facility, demonstrating the Commonwealth’s shift toward modern, centralised military supply systems. Its extensive warehouses, rail sidings, and specialised training areas illustrate mid‑20th‑century defence planning and the functional architectural style of the Department of Works. The depot played a vital role in national logistics, handling equipment, clothing, barracks stores, demobilisation materials, and returned overseas supplies. It was also a major employer in Melbourne’s western suburbs, shaping the social and economic life of Braybrook, Sunshine, and Tottenham for nearly five decades. The presence of the RAAF Police Dog Training Centre further highlights the site’s operational diversity and long‑term importance to defence readiness. Although most of the depot has been demolished, the surviving guard house and office block on Ashley Street remain as rare physical evidence of a once‑vast military complex. The depot’s legacy endures in the urban form of Braybrook and in the community memory of the thousands who worked there. Its significance lies in its contribution to Australia’s defence history, its impact on the development of Melbourne’s west, and its representation of large‑scale wartime infrastructure.R.A.A.F. Base Tour 285.1raaf no 1 store, south road, braybrook

Camouflaged brassard issued to service personnel prior to leaving Australian shores on deployments. A brassard is an armband or piece of cloth or other material worn around the upper arm; the term typically refers to an item of uniform worn as part of military uniform or by police or other uniformed persons. Unit, role or rank badges or other insignia are carried on it instead of being stitched into the actual clothing. Army camouflage brassard with Australian flag patch.Australiabrassard, arm band

Water is key to a thriving community and it is through the representation of water Flow enlivens the space at Bakery Hill. Historically ‘water races’ ran through the valleys of the Greater Ballarat area unearthing the minerals that forged prosperity and wealth. This water still flows today unearthing new possibilities for the community. Possibilities focusing on sustainability, ecology, health and prosperity. Flowing over the site a series of kinetic turbines flutter in the wind creating a contemporary water race. The interactive elements offer visual stimulation enticing people to connect with the artwork and in turn the surrounding spaces. Bakery Hill has great historical significance. It’s connection to the Eureka Stockade and the series of events that were to unfold during the 1850’s was to become the turning point in Australian political history. The placement of each turbine is to mirror a point of history in the timeline of events that occurred during the Eureka Stockade. The Water Race is a symbol of possibilities, the ones created by history and those of modern society. It is a visual timeline that can be read by traversing the site. The connecting turbines that flow and turn in sync are a representation of time passing and the interconnectedness of history with the community that surrounds it. The gateway to Bridge Mall is framed through the placement of each turbine allowing the sense of prosperity and wealth to flow through to the surrounding community. This gateway also references the significance of Bakery Hill reinvigorating the historical site by reconnecting it back to its town centre. The artwork is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of BallaratTwelve steel turbines set on poles with dates attached and a large bronze 'timeline' plaqueFLOW/ Plotting the motion of Wind, Water, History and Time/ by Holly Grace and Aaron Robinson/ This site has great historical significance. It’s connection to the Eureka Stockade and the series of events that unfolded in the 1850’s was to become the turning point in Australian history. The placement of each turbine within this artwork mirrors a point of history in the events that led up to the Eureka Stockade. It is a visual timeline that can be read by traversing the site. The connecting turbines that flow and turn in sync are a representation of time passing. They are a symbol of the community’s connection to their history. 1851 June James Esmond makes the first discovery of gold in Victoria at Clunes./ 1st July The Port Phillip District separates from New South Wales and becomes the Colony of Victoria. It is still subject to British rule./ August Gold is discovered at Buninyong and at Golden Point, Ballarat. Lt-Governor La Trobe introduces the Gold Licence system in an attempt to reduce the colony’s debt./ 20th September First gold licences issued in Ballarat. / 1852 August/ Eureka Lead discovered on the Ballarat goldfields. December Charles La Trobe resigns as Lt-Governor but he is not relieved until 1854/ July – December/ Unrest builds on the various goldfields with protest meetings held in Bendigo and Castlemaine. Bendigo’s Red Ribbon Movement is active on the goldfields and the Bendigo Petition is presented to Lt-Governor./ December/ Charles Hotham is appointed Lt-Governor/ 1854 March/ A bill to extend the Elective Franchise is passed by the Legislative Council and sent to London for the assent of the British Parliament. 22nd June/ Lt-Governor Sir Charles Hotham arrives in Victoria. The colony faces mounting debt and Hotham orders weekly licence hunts in an attempt to increase income./ August/ Hotham is acclaimed during his visit to the Ballarat goldfield./ 13th September? Hotham orders twice-weekly licence hunts to further increase revenue./ September – October/ Miners are experiencing problems – no shafts bottomed on the Eureka Lead for five weeks./ 7th October/ James Scobie is murdered outside the Eureka Hotel. Many diggers believe that publican James Bentley is responsible./ 9th October/ At Scobie’s inquest, Bentley is acquitted, despite strong evidence of his guilt./ 10th October/ Father Smythe’s servant is beaten up by authorities and falsely arrested for not holding a licence./ 15th October/ Mass meeting of miners on Bakery Hill. Catholic miners meet after Mass. // 17th October/ A meeting of up to 10,000 Diggers is held near the Eureka Hotel to protest against Bentley’s acquittal. The meeting results in the burning of the hotel. Three diggers, Westerby, Fletcher and McIntyre, are arrested. Hotham dispatches 400 soldiers to Ballarat. 22nd October/ Another large meeting is held to address grievances. The Catholics send their leaders, Hayes, Kennedy and Manning to meet Rede. The Government Camp is under siege 11th November/ A public meeting on Bakery Hill results in the formal establishment of the Ballarat Reform League and adoption of the League’s proposals./ 21st November/ The enquiry into the Bentley affair is published. It recommends the dismissal of the judge and the establishment of a Royal Commission. 23rd November/ Westerby, Fletcher and McIntyre are convicted of burning the hotel. The Ballarat Reform League demands their release. 27th November/ A deputation from The Ballarat Reform League, including Humffray, Black and Kennedy, meet with Hotham to demand the release of the three prisoners. Hotham does not believe the diggers have the right to “demand anything”, Rede requests reinforcements in Ballarat. 28th November/ Miners attack the troop reinforcements and wagons passing near the Eureka diggings. A drummer boy is seriously wounded. 29th November/ A “Monster Meeting” attended by more than 10,000 diggers is held on Bakery Hill. The Southern Cross flag is flown for the first time. Peter Lalor addresses the miners and a number of diggers burn their licences. 30th November/ A licence hunt occurs in the morning at the order of Commissioner Rede. Another meeting of radical miners is held on Bakery Hill. Peter Lalor becomes leader of the diggers and calls for volunteers. Many diggers wear an oath to defend their rights and liberties under the Southern Cross flag. A number of diggers move to the Eureka Lead and start to erect a stockade. 3rd December In the early hours of Sunday morning 296 soldiers and police led by Captain Thomas proceed from the Government Camp to the Eureka Lead and attack the Stockade. 22 diggers and 7 military are officially listed as being killed. Many others are wounded. Approximately 120 diggers are arrested and marched to the Government Camp. 4th December/ Funeral of some of the fallen diggers and soldiers. Martial Law is proclaimed in Ballarat. Henry Seekamp, editor of the Ballarat Times is charged with seditious libel. 6th December/ Major General Sir Robert Nickle, commander-in-chief of the military forces in the Australian colonies, arrives in Ballarat. 9th December/ General Nickle repeals martial law. 14th December/ The Gold Fields Commission sits for the first time. 18th December/ The first Ballarat sitting of the Gold Fields Commission is held at Bath’s Hotel. 1855 23rd January/ Henry Seekamp is found guilt of sedition and sentenced to three months in prison. 22nd February/ The Eureka trials starts in Melbourne. February to March/ 13 prisoners are tried and acquitted amid great public rejoicing. 27th March Report of the Royal Commission recommends miners’ rights and significant reforms. 10th November/ Peter Lalor and John Basson Humffray are nominated for seats in the legislative Council. 31st December Sir Charles Hotham dies before his resignation takes effect. flow, aaron robinson, holly grace, public art, eureka stockade, bakery hill