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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - RAAF Navigational Computer, White and Gillespie (Melb.) Pty Ltd, Possibly 1940
WWII Historical significanceRAAF Navigational computer MK111 D used in WW11 in aircraft for plotting direction and wind speed with original box.Identification number G6B/145. Serial No WG/2677*. Contains original pencil from 1940 and navigational notebook. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Su Dempsey, March 2024
Su Dempsey received the CROWAG Volunteers Award for Lifetime Achievementnon-fictionSu Dempsey received the CROWAG Volunteers Award for Lifetime Achievementcrowag volunteers award, blackburn lake sanctuary, voluntary workers, field naturalists club of victoria, gillespie ross -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHER - ALEX GILLESPIE
COLOURED POSTCARD OF THE CLAN CAMERON MUSEUM, ACHNACARRY SPEAN BRIDGE, INVERNESS-SHIRE, SCOTLANDlocal history, document, postcard, cameron of clunes -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Instrument - Pilot Balloon Slide Rule
The Mark II Pilot Balloon Slide Rule was made of wood laminated with heavy white plastic with a length of 24.5-in. and width of 2.5 inches. Mark II rules were manufactured in Australia by W & G (Melbourne). The W & G rule differs only slightly from the English A. G. Thornton LTD rule. The W & G rule uses serif fonts and has some fiducial marks that the English rule lacks. Exact dates of production are not known but the MK II is known to have started production by 1927. The printed scales are engraved in the plastic faces. The slide rule has 4 captive cursors (glass windows and brass guides) that ride in slots on the top and bottom edges. Each can be moved independently of one another. The cursors are missing from this item. Brass knobs at both ends of the slide facilitate its movement. The case is fabric covered wood with felt lining. No known history for this item as located in a property after purchase. The Pilot Balloon slide rule is used to convert the observed azimuth and elevation readings into wind velocity and direction records. The use of slide rules was abandoned with the wide spread adoption of computers and programs to do the calculations, as well as the decline in the use of optical pilot balloon theodolites.Made in Australia by White & Gillespie (Melb) Pty Ltd. Established in 1910, the firm was involved mainly in printing plate manufacture, but during the Second World War it manufactured a variety of navigational aids and range finding devices for the military. About 250,000 instruments were made during that period. After the war the company produced, among other items, drawing instruments and slide rules. The case is fabric covered wood with felt fabric lining containing a long black laminate ruler with numerous white markings and numbers. Top of the ruler is in three sections with the centre section movable by small gold metal knobs at either end. This slide rule contains a engraved notation on the rear face "IMPORTANT. NORMALLY NUMBER OF GRATICULE SCALE DIVISIONS PER RADIAN (K) X LENGTH OF TAIL IN FEET (I) = 12X 105. IN OTHER CASES MULTIPLY GRATICULE READINGS BY 1.2/KI BEFORE CALCULATION ON RULE" Top of Slide Rule - RAAF Ident No G268/480 Serial WG/22pilot balloon slide rule, raaf -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, (H22), 1954
These two letters, one to President Owen from James G Gillespie with a donation of a copy of 'Legacy' by Claude Blatchford, and a yellow file copy of a reply letter from President Owen. Legatee Gillespie suggests document called 'Legacy' by Blatchford should be inscribed and handed to succeeding presidents. The reply agrees and that the Board had expressed their appreciation of the fine gesture. The notation H22 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of correspondence in the 1950s about Legacy appreciating the work of Blatchford.White quarto letterhead of L/ Gillespie and a buff file copy of a reply from Legacy about Claude Blatchford's book.Handwritten H22 in red pen. 01494.2 handwritten in pencil 'File History of Legacy 1953' in top right corner. Initialed by President C Owen.history, blatchford -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Jongebloed Stables, c.1973
Bake house and stables demolished in 1974Edna Barrie and Lorraine Gillespie peering into the stables. local identities -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, War and Peace
Anonymous statement of the author's policy on 'War' and 'Peace', essentially a polemic. Undated but references seem to be to the second World War - 'An all-out effort by every Australian to win the War, both in conjunction with our Allies and by ourselves.' Many of his recommendations would be seen to be outrageous today but were clearly indicative of the times, whilst others revealed a common sense approach - 'To unify Australian railway gauges'. This particular copy belonged to Legatee J.G. Gillespie, President of Melbourne Legacy in 1938.An illustration of social beliefs during the second World War.White foolscap paper with black type.First page: 'L/ Gillespie' in pencil, 'Forwarded for your information, [illegible initials], 16/2/[illegible]' in pen. 'Box 16 L6/5' in ballpoint.world war two, legatee -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Inspection of the underground well near the stables, 1973
Edna Barrie, Lorraine and Eddie Gillespie inspecting the underground well near the stables. local identities, local architecture, local special interest groups, council -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plate
Blue plate with black transfer print. Gift to Alex Gillespie from Dr Alan Gregory.Front: 'Ormond College University Melbourne 1881 - 1981'. Back: 'Produced exclusively for Ormond College'ormond college, university of melbourne, presbyterian -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
White & Gillespie Slide Rule
White & Gillespie “Dualface” comprehesive slide rule Model 432 In original cloth covered case“Dual face” Comprehensive Slide Rule Model 432 Melbourne > W&G -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
White & Gillespie Slide Rule
White & Gillespie “Dualface” comprehesive slide rule Model 432 In original cloth covered case“Dual face” Comprehensive Slide Rule Model 432 Melbourne > W&G -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
Union Inn with verandah corner of James and Cox Streets Port Fairy. Built by William Anderson. James Anderson (William's brother was the first licensee in 1852. A fire burned down the stables in 1879 but neighbours stopped the fire from spreading. The Gillespie and Keating families appear to have been owners of the Union for much of its history as licenced premises. The building was demolished in the 1950's A renovated facade of the union Inn showing the addition of a verandah to the facadePhotographhotel, cox street, james street, james anderson, william anderson, gillespie, keating, union inn, verandah -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1958
Series of letters between Mr. W. Cooper and Mr W.B. Russell at the beginning of 1958 regarding progress with the writing of "There Goes a Man"; Russell notes that he is 3-4 weeks behind his planned schedule. Cooper sent a 200 pounds sterling progress payment which was acknowledged and receipted by Russell as the final progress payment, only 24 pounds sterling of which was unexpended.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Four typed sheets, black or purple on white.Signed W.B. Russell in blue ink, annotated in pencil: 00917.1 'Read to L/ Gillespie' 00917.2 'Copy to L/Gillespie' 00917.3 'Read by L/Gillespie 6.2.58' 00917.4 Dated '1/2/58'savige book, biography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/06/1994 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of Brian Gillespie of CH Daniel, LJ Hooker 377 Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriacommerce, community facilities, businesses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ENQUIRY: GILLESPIE (''ARCHIE'') MCDONELL, 28th June, 1975
dEnquiry re miner Gillespie (''Archie'') McDonell and wife, Mary. Names of nine children given. Ca. 1880. No reply.A.G. Mac Donaldperson, individual, archie mcdonell, archie mcdonell, gillespie mcdonell -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 8/4/1957
Copy of a reply to W.B. Russell (item 00879) informing him that the sub-Committee were unanimous in recommending his services to write a biography of Sir Stanley Savige to the main Committee. Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Carbon copy of a letter, black on yellow copy paperInitialled in blue ink - illegible, but probably Legatee Gillespie.savige book, biography, w b russell -
Melbourne Legacy
Magazine, Casualties : The offical magazine of the 2/3 C.C.S, 1942
A magazine published during World War Two for the troops. It contains black and white photos and articles about the war. It is 36 pages long. The 2/3 CCS is a casualty clearing station that worked in the middle east, in particular Beirut. Photos and articles from World War Two that would have been significant to the legatees as they were all returned servicemen.A magazine containing black and white articles, photos and drawing from World War Two. Maroon cover and 36 cream pages with black text. Issue No 4 September 1942. Handwritten on title page 'J__ Gillespie' in blue ink.soldiers, world war two -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, MIA Bracelet
Stainless steel open ended bracelet with missing serviceman's full name and date missing. In a buff square satin lined box.MIA John Francis Gillespie 17/04/71mia, john francis gillespie -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Mock Debutante Ball guests, 1968
Left to Right: Allister and Sonia Newlands, Graeme Wood, Ian Hurley, Bev Gillespie, Rob Radford, Graeme Gilland and Peter Barrielocal identities, emergency services -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Constitution
A summary of important decisions made at Annual Conferences from 1926. The document appears incomplete as it starts at section ii). ii) Constitution (pages 1, 1a, 1b, 2, 3, 3a, 3b) iii) Junior Legacy Club - Employment (page 4) iv) Intermediate Legacy Club (page 4) v) General. Frequency of Conferences (page 5) / Burial service (page 6) / Interclub transfer (page 7) / Imperial extension of Legacy (page 7, 8) / War history in schools (page 8 9) / Womens' Clubs (pages 10, 11) / Policy of Legacy Clubs (pages 11, 12) / 20th Anniversary of Anzac (page 12) / Defence / 'Carry On' Clubs (page 13) / Proceedure (page 14) It was stored with other historical documents that had been marked with 'H' and a number, they were all part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of successful motions made at annual conference on a variety of topics.White foolscap file copy paper with black type x 19 pages of a summary of past conferences and the resolutions passed at each.Handwritten 'L/ Gillespie' in pencil on top right corner of first page.history, conference -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1938, 1939
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The photos shows a crowd of school children facing the forecourt of the Shrine with many assembled on the steps. It appears there was a flagpole erected in the forecourt. The photos were in an envelope from The Argus and The Australian newspaper, addressed to Legatee Gillespie. Items were in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different School Student ceremonies. Labelled S15 in red pen it was part of an old archive numbering system, that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine.Black and white photo x 3 of an Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for students at the Shrine in 1938 and an envelope from The Argus newspaper.Photos are printed as Postcards and stamped with blue copyright stamp of Herald Feature Service. The envelope has a typed address to Mr. Gillespie, 370 Little Collins St, and a hand written note "Legacy Shrine Ceremony 1938" in blue pen.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph
Colour photograph of mainland Australia with Private Tony Connor and Private Alf Gillespie on garrison duty behind whom is a sentry box, elevated and 2 huts. Laminated.Each state is names as well as capital cities and Tatura.private tony connor, private alf gillespie, camp garrison personnel, camp 3 -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, (H9), 1937
These two letters discuss the secretarial requirements of Legacy in the 1930s. One is a letter to Legatee Os Gawler outlining the costs incurred by the Board of Management General Fund for the past 3 and half years that related to the secretarial fees of Miss Wheeler and stationery and phone expenses. It was written in response to a request by the President. The second letter shows there was a resolution a couple of weeks later that the Board moved to appoint a sub committee. The sub committee consisted of Legatees Gillespie, Russell, Cremor, Parkes, Birrell, Kemsley, Meldrum and Gawler. The sub-committee decided that the co-ordination of the club was best served by a paid male Assistant Secretary and Employment Officer who would be responsible for all the administrative and employment work, assisted by a typist. Also that when that was enacted the services of Miss Wheeler and Mrs Andrews were no longer required. These documents show that the club had recognised the need for paid assistance in their administration. The notation H9 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A notation on the back says: 'Appointment of first paid Secretary of Melbourne Legacy'.Very early documents that document the activities of the Legacy club and its expenditure. White quarto letter with black type x 2 pages about secretarial requirements and letter about expenses of Legacy Club written in 1937 x 5 pages.Handwritten H9 in red pen. 01482.1 some pencil notations and signed James G Gillespie in fountain pen. 01482.2 has underlining of dates and figures in red pen and signed ? Wallace Hon. Treasurer.history, organisation structure -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Microfiche, Corporation of the President of the of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Family Register Index, 1987
Identity the families registered with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintssmall sheet of film Alphabetical Index GILLESPIE - NEAL Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintsfamily, register, alphabetical -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of 5 soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles standing in front of M113 Light Reconnaisance Vehicles ( LRV ). Corporal Bob Gillespie at left. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Drawing - Property Illustration, Margaret Picken, 46 Mary Street, Kew, 1987
After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view. (Margaret Picken, 2020)This drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a number of real estate agents in Melbourne between 1983 and 2005. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Contemporary, two storey residence, built in 1982 to a design by the architect Wayne Gillespie. Pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film of 46 Mary Street, Kew by Margaret Picken.46 MARY ST., KEW / MARG. PICKEN '87 / WOODARDS KEWartist -- margaret picken 1950-, architectural drawings -- houses -- kew (vic.), 46 mary street - kew (vic). -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Darge, Board of Management 1938, 1938
Members of the Board of Management in 1938 included Syd Birrell, Carl Carleton, Jack Barnes, Os Gawler, H Nicholson, W(Bill) Pearce, Lionel Wallace, Brian Armstrong, Eric Harding, Doug McKinlay. Text below the photo shows it was presented to J G Gillespie to commemorate his year as president, which was 1938. Another copy of this photo exists that is labelled as Board of Management 1949 - which is incorrect. Legatee Eric Harding OBE, MM, was also a member of the Limbless Soldiers' Association of Victoria as he lost a leg as a gunner in France in WW1. He served with the Australian Field Artillery in the original Anzac Corps. Despite loosing a leg he was active enough to ride with a Light Horse Party at the head of Melbourne's 1975 Anzac Day march. (Source Trove 18/4/1975)A record of the Board of Management of Legacy Club Melbourne in 1938.Black and white photo of the 1938 Board of Management mounted on brown card in a black wooden frame under glass. Handwritten above photo 'Legacy Club Melbourne, Board of Management 1938' and below photo 'Presented to the President L/. J G Gillespie to commemorate his year of office', in white fancy script. White note stuck to the glass tries to identify the names of the men.board of management, syd birrell, os gawler, carleton, brian armstrong, eric harding -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Port Melbourne Valuation, 1888
Valuation book, Borough of Port Melbourne 1888. Tan marbled paper cover with maroon spine, gold stamped. 171 spreads listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. (also Rates; assessments) Written in pencil back and paper "Gillespie - Peter" Some figures inside back cover.built environment, william cruikshank, irwin walter brinton, local government - borough of port melbourne -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1957
Letter dated 1 Nov 1957 from W.B. Russell to Mr Cooper (Chair of Biography Committee) reporting on his progress with the writing of "There Goes a Man". The work so far involved research and writing a draft of the first few chapters, and he notes that despite the 50 hours per week he is allocating to his Departmental duties, he has been able to keep fairly close to his target of spending 36 hours a week on the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.White paper with black type of a letter from WB Russell to Legacy about the progress of the biography he was writing about Stanley Savige.Signed W.B. Russell in blue ink, annotated in pencil: 'Shown to J.G. Gillespie 30.11.57'savige book, committee -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1958
Letter dated 9 January 1958 written by W.W. Cooper, Hon. Sec., to update members of the main committee on the progress of the biography being written about L/ Savige. He advises that W.B.Russell had done a lot of work researching material for the book and expected to have the manuscript completed by July 1958.A record of documentation recording the steps in the writing of Savige's biography.White foolscap paper with black type of a letter about progress of the book being written about L/ Savige.In pencil after the greeting: "except Mr Harry Williams. Copies - for information - to Lionel Wallace and Hugh Brain." Pencilled into the margin next to #2: "On copy sent to Col. Spowers 'The Chairman' was altered to 'Mr Gillespie' Told Gillespie 30.1.58"savige book, biography