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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Plaque explaining honour board AATTV
Gold metal plaque with engraved letters "explanation of Honour Boardaattv, plaque -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Print - Coat of Arms
Reproduction, on paper, of the City of Nunawading Coat of Arms with an explanation of the symbols.civic mementoes, plaques -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENT, EVACUATION, Possibly WW2
Coloured document, red / white / blue. Document folds out 4 times. Front shows a group of children with hand luggage. Details the evacuation procedure for all school children from aged between 6 - 15 years & mother or guardian. The document is for householders who may be implicated in this procedure during the war.“GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA STATE EVACUATION COMMITTEE” “An Appeal and An Explanation”document, evacuation, families -
Greensborough Historical Society
Card, Greensborough Methodist Church - The Window, 05/02/1966
Sent to Jessie Scholes who was a donor to the cost of the church window and the letter (Item167) and accompanying card are thanks for the donation. The card details the design and symbols of the triangular window.The Methodist Church in Greensborough was relocated to make way for Greensborough Plaza shopping centre. Mrs Scholes (nee Partington) and her family were long-time members of the church and Greensborough pioneers.Card: photograph and explanation of the design of the triangular window at the Greensborough Methodist Church.jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family, greensborough methodist church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Origins of Box Hill street names, 1985
A listing of some of the streets of Box Hill with explanations as to their known or likely origins.A listing of some of the streets of Box Hill with explanations as to their known or likely origins.A listing of some of the streets of Box Hill with explanations as to their known or likely origins.box hill, street names -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Act of Parliament, University of Ballarat Amendment (Federation University) Act, 2013, 2013
University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.Framed University of Ballarat Amendment (Federation University) Act, with three pages of explanation.university of ballarat, federation university, act of parliament, establishment -
Clunes Museum
Container - METAL TIN
BEIGE TIN WITH WRITTEN EXPLANATION ABOUT THE PRODUCT "SENATOGEN - FOR THE RESTORATIVE OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEMON THE BOTTOM IS A WHITE STICKER WITH THE NUMBER "168"sanatogen, genatosan ltd, metal tin -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invention, Clement Hack, Hector Crawford Productions, Sound Illustrator documentation, Dec-59
There are three parts: (i) A letter from Hector Crawford to Robin Boyd (8 December 1959) confirming agreement regarding production rights, profits and use of Robin Boyd's invention of the 'Sound Illustrator', plus a letter from Clement Hack and Co (Patent Attorneys) to Hector Crawford (10 December 1959), confirming lodgment of Patent Application for ‘Sound Illustrator’ in the joint names of Robin Boyd and Hector Crawford Productions. (ii) a document 'Specification of Patent Application' (7 December 1959) provides a detailed description of its operation (five pages).The invention is an "apparatus for producing synchronised audio-visual effects" (iii) Penleigh Boyd, Robin Boyd's son, has provided an explanatory illustration of the apparatus. The South Illustrator was designed by Robin Boyd for the presentation of The Flying Dogtor television series.Typewritten, foolscap, 5 pages includes covers, plus additional explanation of apparatus.The letter (i) is countersigned 'Confirmed Dec 9, R.' in Robin Boyd's handwriting.hector crawford, the flying dogtor -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes cenotaph, 1920
Sepia photo of the cenotaph at Cowes in a light brown paper folder and photo cover with explanationSoldiers memorial at Cowes. Unveiled by Sir Harry Chauval in 1920. This memorial was the cause of much local bickering. The "Progressives' wished the money to be put into a Soldiers Club Room.[Hand written, probably by Mary Karney]cowes, photographs, the cenotaph cowes phillip island, war memorial cowes phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Stockton, Beryl, Hastings : People and Places. Vol.1,Vol.11, Vol.111, 2004
HistoricalLarge, glossy soft covered book including large sepia photographs with brief explanationIncludes index. Edited by Shirley Davies, Beryl Stockton and Edith Torokfalvy. Published by Hastings-Western Port Historical Society Inc.hastings, victoria, history, 19th century, western port, families, -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gardner P D, Names of South Gippsland, 1992
Some of the place names of South Gippsland, Victoria with explanations for their naming. Illustrated with map and photograph.township, historic sites, social history -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Colour photograph of Nesta Drew and her former teacher
Mrs Nesta Drew is a longtime resident of Tawonga having operated a dairy farm with her family on the Kiewa Valley Highway in Tawonga. She grew up in the area and attending local schools and raised her own family there, until selling up the family home and moving into an aged care facility in recent years. Some of her family still reside in the local area. Mrs Drew is a well known community figure in the Tawonga area with links to many social and family groups. She has a very strong historical connection to Tawonga and has been a reliable source of anecdotal local historical knowledge. Colour photograph of Mrs Nesta Drew visiting her former teacher Miss Edna Jenkins. Explanation of photograph handwritten on the back by Mrs Drew (see photograph above) -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Pamphlet (2 copies), Map Marking. Military Symbols, abt 1960's
A soft covered pamphlet showing the military map symbols agreed for use in the forces of SEATO, with explanationsmap symbols -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Le Cheminant, Marion and Webb, Gwen, Gippsland and Shipping 1770-1970, 1981
A concise history of Gippsland, Victoria, listing significant development chronologically, with a short explanation of major events.waterways, fishing industry, ships and shipping, oil and gas industry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, WW1 German Field Map, C 1915
Paper printed map of German Field positionsPaper printed map of German Field positionsmaps, world war 1914 - 1918, honybun charles -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Print, The sealers of Bass Strait, 1972
No. 9 'The Sealers". BHP "History of Bass Strait"Series. Lithograph copy in 'The Illustrated Australian News", May 4th 1881. From the La Trobe Collection, State Library, Victoria. BHP Oil and Gas Division Hematite Petroleum Pty. Ltd. From The Australian Financial Review, 15 Sep 1972HistoricalLarge, black & white lithograph of sailing vessel in rough seas showing seals and rocks, with typed explanation. In the early of the nineteenth century, The sealers took cargoes of up to 100,000 skins per ship. Within 10 years, there were virtually no seals left. Today, the seals are returning to Bass Strait and colonies of them are thriving around the five BHP and Esso offshore production platforms. We enjoy having them around. And we've even made them the stars of "Solstice", a film we've made to encourage an interest in preserving the ecology of Bass Strait.sealing, westernport bay, broken hill proprietary ltd. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Stamps of the Anzacs. ( Framed ), 26 April 2016
Shows Australian stamps Depicting people and events from WW1.Glass covered Rectangular shaped picture frame with white timber boarder depicting stamps-(with a written Explanation). STAMPS OF THE ANZACS. PREPARED BY JAN VAN DEN EIJKEL 26 APRIL 2016.anzacs, stamps, world war one, lara r.s.l. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gardner P D, Names of East Gippsland, 1992
A compilation of some of the place names of East Gippsland, and an explanation of the reasons for the naming, contains photographs and sketch maps.township, historic sites, social history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gardner P D, Names of the Latrobe Valley and West Gippsland, 1992
Some of the place names of the Latrobe Valley and West Gippsland, victoria with explanations for their naming. Illustrated with map and photographs.township, historic sites, social history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Ronald Parsons, Ships of Australia and New Zealand before 1850 Part Two K - Z, 1983
Details of ships registered with the customs at ports in Australia and New Zealand, with explanation of the changes in the calculation of tonnage and dimensions.ships and shipping -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, An Experience of Finland, 1993
Covers a range of authors' experiences over more than half a century in FinlandCream back cover. Explanation of book. Black front cover with photo in colour of wild flowers, Southern Finlandfinland, mead, hurst & co, walczuk e -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Blake L J, Place Names of Victoria, 1977
An alphabetical list of some of the place names of Victoria with approximate location, and explanation of the name and date of naming. List of references.township, topography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gardner P D, Names of Bass Strait, 1996
Some of the place names of the Bass Strait coasts, and Bass Strait Islands, and explanations of their meanings. Illustrated with maps and photographs.township, social history, topography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gardner P D, Names of the Great Alpine Road between Wangaratta and Omeo, 1998
Some of the place names appearing on the road between Wangaratta and Omeo, and explanations of their meanings. Illustrated with photographs, drawings and maps.township, social history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Ziller Valley Protestants, 1973
An explanation of the exile of Protestants from Zillerthal, Austria and the emigration of the Fankhauser family to Melbourne in 1850 where they became orchardists.An explanation of the exile of Protestants from Zillerthal, Austria and the emigration of the Fankhauser family to Melbourne in 1850 where they became orchardists.An explanation of the exile of Protestants from Zillerthal, Austria and the emigration of the Fankhauser family to Melbourne in 1850 where they became orchardists.fankhauser family, orchards -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Diesel Fuel Certificate, August 1960
Donald Clark Collection.Diesel Fuel Certificate belonging to Donald Clark of Llanelly. Accompanied by a letter of explanation from the Department of Customs and Excise.government, fuel, transport, energy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Bulmer, John, Door to the Forest. Collected stories from one Nature's Lifelong Friends - Ellen Lyndon, 1999
Compilation of the recollections of Rev. John Bulmer of Lake Tyers Aboriginal Mission. Contains photographs, explanation of Aboriginal words and phrases.aboriginals -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Lieutenant Edward Carse, a Greensborough boy, 1943_
A brief explanation of Lieutenant Carse's connection to Greensborough.Hubert Edward (Ted) Carse fought against the Japanese in Singapore during World War 2.Half page, typedcarse family, operation rimau, world war 2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
School Report, Deutsche Schule Int-Lager 111 Tatura Australien, 1946
school report for Gertrud Hermann an internee in Camp 3. (original held in document folder)Black writing on a white back ground. Photocopy of school reports. Lists subjects and numbers for report together with explanation of value of numbers.gertrud hermann, camp 3 internees, camp school reports -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, P D Gardner, Names of the Great Alpine Road between Bairnsdale and Omeo, 1990c
Some of the place names appearing on the road between Bairnsdale and Omeo and explanation of their meanings illustrated with photographs drawing and maps Bairnsdale VictoriaSigned persobally by author Peter Gardnertownship, social history