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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON IN BIPLANE, c. 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON...basil watson collection... PHOTOGRAPH Aircraft basil watson collection Framed photograph ...Framed photograph of Basil Watson in biplane cockpit (facing front) Basil is wearing a flying suit and goggles.photograph, aircraft, basil watson collection -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BASIL WATSON AND ROBERT KEITH MUNRO, C1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BASIL WATSON AND ROBERT KEITH... put together the Basil Watson collection and donated.... Photograph BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BASIL WATSON AND ROBERT KEITH ...sepia ( or very faded black and white ) photograph: photo shows Robert Keith Munro shaking hands with Basil Watson. Men are standing near steps at front of house. Brick pillar on LH side. Photo was donated by Dorothy Wigney, (nee Stilwell) a niece of Robert Munro. Robert Munro and Basil Watson are cousins, sharing the same maternal grandfather, George William Knight. R.K. Munro put together the Basil Watson collection and donated it to the Bendigo Historical Society.aviation, civilian, basil watson -
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Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PENNANTS, c. 1915??
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PENNANTS...a. 33 felt pennants (Basil Watson Collection... COMMUNICATION a. 33 felt pennants (Basil Watson Collection ...a. 33 felt pennants (Basil Watson Collection) - with various USA cities, businesses/brand names printed/stitched on them. 'Australia' on one pennant. Variable sizes. The following was on the handwritten packing slip for Box 301: ' American Towns, Cities & Brand Names e.g. Harley Davidson. Used by Basil Watson when 'barnstorming' across the USA' b. Index of pennants (listing) - in Box 22 - organized by 'Inscription on Pennant'; 'Colour/lettering/background' and 'approx. size'.communication -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BASIL WATSON STORY - RADIO BROADCAST 3BO, 1961/1970
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BASIL WATSON STORY - RADIO...; letter/envelope 1970. Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BASIL ...Seven page typed script of the Basil Watson Story enclosed in envelope. On front of envelope ' From K. Munro, 63 Pyke Street, Bendigo 3550. The Basil Watson Story, broadcast from radio station, 28.11.61, 3BO Bendigo. Letter was addressed to Mr.Cecil K. Hyett, Barfold Estate, Barfold, via Kyneton, Vic. 3444' Script of Radio Broadcast 3BO, 28th Nov. 1961 enclosed, on the eve of the 45th anniversary of Basil Watson's flight from Melbourne to Bendigo. Script 1961; letter/envelope 1970.person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MAN AND AERIAL MACHINES NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO. 40 1994, 1994
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MAN AND AERIAL MACHINES NEWSLETTER... December (weather permitting) Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MAN ...On the front page of Man and Aerial Machines a publication for those with a serious interest in the Aeronautical history of Australia. Issue No. 40 ISSN 1037-5120 January to February 1994 is a grey scale of Basil Watson and his Aircraft along with another man standing behind the Aircraft, both men are wearing hats. The biplane has a single propella and along the side of the plane is a ring of three different colours. Underneath is written 'Basil Waton's aircraft at an unknown location and R.A.A.F Museum via John Hopton. The newsletter covers a drawing of Short S.B.5 with 60deg wing sweep and a low set tail plane from Shorts Aircraft since 1900 by C.H. Bames. An article on Basil George Watson also 'The War Aloft, Experiences of Australian Aviator, the latest machines'. 'In his Homebuilt Biplane Aviator Loops and Dive's. 'Bendigo Aviator flies from Melbourne' 'Flight from Bendigo', 'The Aeroplane in War, some recent developments'. 'Castlemaine New Years Day Carnival' An advertisement for Basil Watson to give a demonstration at the Bendigo Racecourse Saturday 2nd December (weather permitting)person, individual, basil watson -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MONTROSE AERODROME ' STARTING A CLIMB'
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MONTROSE AERODROME ' STARTING A... Aerodrome Starting a Climb' Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION ...Black and white postcard: image shows biplane flying low over hangars at Montrose Aerodrome. Written on bottom in white: ' Montrose Aerodrome Starting a Climb'Excelsior Seriesaviation, civilian, montrose aerodrome uk -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: RACETRACK BROOKLANDS, WEYBRIDGE
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: RACETRACK BROOKLANDS, WEYBRIDGE... WATSON COLLECTION: RACETRACK BROOKLANDS, WEYBRIDGE ...black and white postcard. On top 'The Hill, Brooklands, Weybridge' Image shows racetrack, two cars - one on track, one outside fence line. Men standing on edge of track in foreground.Valentines's Seriesevent, sports, vehicle race track -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: 'THE MARKET PLACE KINGSTON-ON-THAMES' POSTCARD
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: 'THE MARKET PLACE KINGSTON-ON.... Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: 'THE MARKET PLACE KINGSTON ...black and white postcard: on bottom 'The Market Place Kingston-on-Thames' 2085. Image shows market stalls with flowers, buildings in background.place, streetscape, kingston-on-thames market -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD - CAR IN DITCH
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD - CAR IN DITCH..., Weybridge, although not marked as such. Postcard BASIL WATSON ...black and white postcard. Racing car upended in ditch, wheels in air. Potentially at Brooklands Raceway, Weybridge, although not marked as such.event, sports, car racing -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE, WEYBRIDGE, VIEW FROM GRANDSTAND
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE, WEYBRIDGE... the track. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE ...black and white postcard. On bottom of card: 'Brooklands Motor Course, Weybridge, view from grandstand' 13855. Photo taken from rear of elevated seating, situated to view the track.Kingsway Real Photo Seriesevent, sports, brooklands motor course, weybridge, uk -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: CLARENCE ST KINGSTON 219
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: CLARENCE ST KINGSTON 219... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: CLARENCE ST KINGSTON 219 ...black and white postcard, image shows streetscape, buildings with awnings, tramway on side of road. Written on bottom 'Clarence St Kingston 219' . Woman in long dress in distance, man in foreground.place, streetscape, clarence street, kingston, uk -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE WEYBRIDGE UK
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE WEYBRIDGE... on RH side. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR ...Black and white postcard. On bottom of card: 'Brooklands Motor Course, Weybridge, finishing straight and club house' Image shows race track in centre of photo, men on LH side, covered truck on RH side.Kingsway Real Photo Seriesplace, sport, brooklands motor course -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS RACE TRACK
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS RACE TRACK... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS RACE TRACK ...black and white postcard. On top of card ' Brooklands, View from Public Enclosure' Image taken from the perspective of the public enclosure. Two trees in foreground, people walking. Racetrack in background, pavilions visible.Valentine's Series, printed in Great Britainevent, sports, brooklands motor course, weybridge, uk -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS RACE TRACK, WEYBRIDGE,UK
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS RACE TRACK, WEYBRIDGE... of Race'. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS RACE TRACK ...Black and white postcard. Image shows Brooklands race track, crowd of people and vehicles on side of track. Card coming down straight. On top of card ' "Brooklands - Finish of Race'.Valentine's Series -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE, WEYBRIDGE, UK
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE...' Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE ...Black and white postcard. Image shows Brooklands race track in foreground, sloping walkway in mid-ground, men leaning on fence. On bottom of card ' Brooklands Motor Course, Weybridge, Grandstand, 13673'event, sports, brooklands motor course, weybridge, uk -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS AERODROME, UK
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS AERODROME, UK... the aerodrome. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS AERODROME ...Black and white postcard. On bottom of card: 'Brooklands Aerodrome 4' Image shows many cars on road surrounding aerodrome. Hangars visible in background. Large white tent in front of hangars. Major event underway evidenced by large amount of vehicles, people viewing the aerodrome.event, sports, brooklands aerodrome weybridge, uk -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: THE PADDOCK, BROOKLANDS UK
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: THE PADDOCK, BROOKLANDS UK... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: THE PADDOCK, BROOKLANDS UK ...Black and white postcard. On top of card:' The Paddock, Brooklands' Image shows large amount of people, mainly men, standing in area near racetrack. Large pavilion in background.Valentine's Seriesevent, sports, brooklands racetrack, weybridge, uk -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE... WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR COURSE ...Black and white postcard. On bottom of card: ' 13954 Brooklands Motor Course, Weybridge, Canes Wood Cutting' Image shows race track, two cars competing.Kingsway Real Photo Seriesevent, sports, brooklands motor course, weybridge, uk -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MONTROSE AERODROME, UK
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MONTROSE AERODROME, UK... of aerodrome. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MONTROSE AERODROME, UK ...Black and white postcard. On bottom of card: ' Montrose Aerodrome A Trial Spin' Image shows biplane flying over series of hangars on side of aerodrome.Excelsior Seriesaviation, civilian, montrose aerodrome uk -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AEROPLANE PROPELLER
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AEROPLANE PROPELLER.... Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AEROPLANE PROPELLER ...Black and white postcard. Image shows two blade propellor, engine behind.machinery, engines - internal combustion, aeroplane propeller -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE, MONTROSE, UK
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE, MONTROSE..., hangars in background. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ROYAL ...Black and white postcard. On bottom of card: "An early morning flight. Royal Flying Corps Base, Montrose' Image shows a bi-plane flying very low over the airfield, hangars in background.military, aviation, royal flying corps -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE, MONTROSE, UK
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE, MONTROSE... on edge of airfield at Montrose. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION ...Black and white postcard: On bottom of postcard : ' The End of a flight. Royal Flying Corps Base, Montrose. Image shows bi-plane about to land on aerodrome, hangars in background on edge of airfield at Montrose.Davidson's Real Photographic Seriesmilitary, aviation, royal flying corps -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR TRACK AND FLYING GROUND
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR TRACK AND FLYING... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS MOTOR TRACK AND FLYING ...The postcard shows three planes flying above the Brooklands motor track with 'Brooklands Motor Track and Flying Ground'. To the right is a large two story brick building and on the left of the building is a long open covered vehicle stall. To the back are work sheds, further to the left are spectators cars and in the distance is open space with trees. Spectators line the race track both sides watching a racing car. In the foreground is a hill with fencing down to the track and spectators along the fence.Valentine Seriesaviation, civilian, brooklands motor track -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: THE ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE, MONTROSE
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: THE ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE...'. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: THE ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE ...Sepia photo of the hangers with biplanes on the ground and one biplane in the air. In the distance to the left are other buildings. At the bottom is printed 'Early Morning At The Royal Flying Corps Base, Montrose'.aviation, military, montrose royal flying corps base -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIR MAIL CENTENARY ENVELOPE AND POSTCARD
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIR MAIL CENTENARY ENVELOPE AND.... Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIR MAIL CENTENARY ENVELOPE ...Souvenir cover, centenary envelope and postcard commemorating the flight of Basil Watson in 1917 to Mt Gambier. (a) Pale green envelope with image of Basil's aeroplane on LH side, stamp with Basil on top RH corner. Written on envelope 'Basil Watson Air Mail Centenary 1917 - 2017 Mount Gambier to Melbourne, First Air Mail, Sth Australia - Victoria. (b) postcard: photo of Basil Watson's aeroplane situated in the backyard of the family home in Brighton. Stamped on back with Basil Watson Essendon 27 Feb 2017 Airport Vic Centenary. Basil pictured with his father James Watson, in front of plane at Albert Park, Melbourne.aviation, civilian, basil watson -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE, MONTROSE, UK
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE, MONTROSE... overhead. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE ...Black and white postcard. On bottom of postcard :'Preparing for a start. Royal Flying Corps Base, Montrose' Image shows 3 bi-planes in front of hangars, one biplane flying overhead.Davidson's Real Photographic Seriesmilitary, aviation, royal flying corps -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: JOHN BOYD AND JAMES ISAAC WATSON
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: JOHN BOYD AND JAMES ISAAC WATSON...) Basil Watson's father . Photograph BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: JOHN ...Copy of photograph. On bottom : Bartlett Bros, Sandhurst. In blue handwriting: ' John Boyd Watson (standing) - Basil Watson's uncle, and James Isaac Watson (sitting) Basil Watson's father .person, bendigo, basil watson -
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Book - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: EXERCISE BOOKS (NEWSPAPER CUTTING, 1916=-1918
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: EXERCISE BOOKS (NEWSPAPER CUTTING... and souvenirs relating to BW. Book BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: EXERCISE ...Collection of six Exercise Books (newspaper cuttings re B Watson and WWI aviation), compiled by Robert Keith Munro 126 Forest St, Bendigo. A. (Book #1) : ''Newspaper cuttings'' - first half of book is largely returned/killed soldiers, some cuttings on Basil Watson; second half - Basil Watson related cuttings; b. (Book #2): ''Newspaper cuttings in connection with Basil G Watson's Western District flights'' (1917); c. (Book #3): ''News Cuttings in connection with Basil G Watson, Aviator and Aeroplane'' (1917); d. (Book 4): ''Sundry Newspaper Cuttings re the late Mr Basil G Watson'' (1917; 1918 and Sun News Pictorial 28/3/1942); e. (Book #5): ''Miscellaneous News Cuttings'': mostly other airmen and post-BW cuttings (includes A4 sized poster for BW to appear at 'The Great Carnival' at Caulfield Racecourse March 29-31, 1917; f, (Book 6): containing various posters, tickets and souvenirs relating to BW. -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD, M. PEGOUD IN BIPLANE
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD, M. PEGOUD IN BIPLANE... of plane. Written on image ' M. Pegoud' Postcard BASIL WATSON ...Postcard: man, wearing harness and flying cap, seated in cockpit of plane. Written on image ' M. Pegoud'Topical Postcard Co., Winton, Hants.aviation, civilian, m. pegoud -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD, F.W. GOODOON, MORANE
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD, F.W. GOODOON, MORANE...' Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD, F.W. GOODOON, MORANE ...Postcard: image of man sitting on cockpit of plane. Man is wearing jacket, hat and goggles on top of head with scarf around neck. On bottom of photo: 'F.W. Goodoon, Morane 8qui Nier 80 hp Gnome'aviation, civilian, goodoon, morane, basil watson, f.w. goodoon