A Small Homes Service has opened in South Australia. Robin Boyd who was the Director of Small Homes Service in Victoria came to the opening in Adelaide. This places this article between 1947 and 1953.walsh st library

Coates in formal dress."Alfred John Coates Home Missionary Service, Alexandra 1896 to South Melbourne 1919"alfred coates, methodist, home missionary

Pamphlets enclosed are old eg. when flourless recipes were a novelty, when Victa lawnmowers and steam irons were new and when bottling fruit was done using Fowler's bottling kits. Families in the Kiewa Valley cooked at home as access to eating out wasn't available locally. Items that made living easier were becoming more common.Orange plastic with clear front cover with 7 clear sleeves / pages including books. Includes: Butterless Recipes booklet; Recipe book with missing pages; Cakes, Buns and Biscuits 1956 book; Steam Iron & Victa 2-stroke pamphlets; Gas Home Service Recipes; Victa Mower catalogue; Fowler's method of Bottling Fruits and Vegetables book.kiewa valley, cooking, ironing, mowing

Four examples of saw mills placed in station yards were seen on the Beech Forest line of which one was the War Service Homes Commission weatherboard planning mill at Gellibrand. It operated between 1920 until 1923 for both inwards and outwards cartage of timber. As an alternative to Colac Reginald Driver, the WSHC operator, chose Gellibrand in September, 1920 as the site for a mill fitted with the latest double-bladed planning machine. The rough cut boards were sent by train from Driver's mills at Ferguson, Wyelangta and Macknott, off loaded at Gellibrand, and later reloaded for the trip to Colac.B/W. War Service Homes Commission Saw Mill at Gellibrand station in 1920. Six men loading palings onto a NQR wagon.gellibrand; war service homes commission; planing mill; railways;, gellibrand; war service homes commission; planing mill; railways;

S.E.C. Tested recipes of the month, April '63: prepared by the Home Service Section of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes a variety of recipes.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis20p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books

Robin Boyd met architect Neil Clerehan at the end of 1943 when they were both in the army. They worked together on Victorian Small Homes Service and were friends.Watercolour of a mining building in an outback landscape.On the reverse side "Neil Clerehan, 1945" on top left in blue pen, and "No 8" on bottom right in pencil.neil clerehan, robin boyd, ohm2022, ohm2022_29

The young male is dressed in full army attire. He might have been a home service conscript who served in Australia sometime between 1911 through to the 1920s.A black and white photograph mounted on card, of a male in army uniform.world war 1, soldiers, armed forces, clothing and dress, uniforms, unidentified, george evans collection, conscription

This is a facsimile copy, produced by Masters of Architecture Students at the Melbourne School of Design University of Melbourne, 2017. The Small Homes Service had an exhibit at this Centenary and Jubilee Exhibition. It is outlined on pp 65-67.exhibition, walsh st library

This wrought iron "ladder-frame" bookcase is located in Penleigh's bedroom. A second "ladder-frame" bookcase with a drop-down table is located in Suzy's bedroom (item F096). They were both designed by Bruce Anderson - in the past they have been incorrectly attributed to Clement Meadmore. This type of furniture was featured in 'The Age' Small Homes Service and a similar one was featured in 'The Age' Dream Home Exhibition in 1955. From 1947 to 1953, Robin Boyd was the director of The Small Homes Service, set up by the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects in conjunction with "The Age' and he produced a weekly article for 'The Age'. Wrought iron black frame with 10 ladder slots, and 3 cross brace frames, with 6 timber shelves. Shiny metal feet, nothing covering top of metal frame. bruce anderson, walsh st furnishings, robin boyd, small homes service

BHS Collection.Eight magazines and brochures. Titles are: Australian House and Garden book of Small Home plans, Best Homes, New horizons in houses, 19 Architect designed contemporary homes, 22 specially selected home plans, Plans for 26 small holiday homes, The Australian Women's weekly's home planning service 28 home plans and an advertising brochure for Daniel Robertson.Phillip Ellison name on several books, and the stamp of the State School No. 1008 Axedale on four others.homes, building

.1) Is classed a a General Service Badge type 2. .2) Is classed as a General Service Badge type 1. Types 2 was introduced in 1946. Both badges are basically for Volunteered for active service but were retained permanently or temporarily in Australia for home service..1) Badge, metal, brass coloured, crown at top, centre has wings, rising sun and anchor. Two small scrolls have "Service Australia". Rear has 2 lugs and pin, stamped with issue no. .2) badge, brass, circular wreath with plaque shape centre, At top is a crown centre of the plaque is a large "V" under in a scroll is "volunteer". Rear has 2 lugs and pins, stamped no badge. .3) badge, brass with depiction of rising sun, wings and anchor at top is a crown, under is a scroll with "Aust Legion of". At bottom is a boomerang with "Ex Servicemen and Women". Rear has 2 lugs and pins. Badge is stamped with a number. .1) "Issued by commonwealth government A 120025". .2) "Issued by commonwealth government A 6132". .3) "V 19105".badges, service

This medal is the General Service Badge 2nd Type. This medal was introduced in 1946 and issued to personnel who volunteered for overseas service but were retained in Australia for home service, members of the Naval Reserve who were not mobilised, those mobilised who do not qualify for the RAS.These Badges were introduced and issued to those volunteers who did not qualify for RAS. This badge is an original.An oval shape badge, gold colour, a crown, tri service in the middle.One the Frodnt - Service Australia On the Back - 1948, Issued by Cwlth Govt, AF 16861, Amor Sydney.general service badge 2nd type, gold colour

Envelopes from Prime ministers Department and menu.War service homes department. Large envelope marked confidential, others marked secret

Stephen Spokes No 3870 enlisted on 16.6.16 in 9th reinforcements 29th Batt aged 43years 9 months. Embarked for England 19.9.16, embark for France 16.1.17, hospital 30.3.17 with Chronic Rhuematism, returned to Australia 22.7.17 classed with Rhuematism and Flat feet for home service. Discharged from the AIF on 2.11.17.Medals, brass plate mounted, set (2) re S Spokes. 1. War Medal 1914.19. 2. Victory Medal."3870 Pte S Spokes 29 BN A.I.F"medals, military, history

Eugene Vogel FINSTER was WIA at Gallipoli on 6.8.1915 & discharged medically unfit. Enlisted again in 1916 & discharged again. Enlisted in 1916 once more in 1st ANZAC Mounted Division, was WIA for a 2nd time & discharged on 30.10.1917. Once more enlisted for home service in the Medical Corps on 24.3.1919 at No 11 A G Hospital until 22.1.1922.Photo, sepia, showing a soldier with sword drawn mounted on a horse. Buildings in the background.On rear in black pen: “... FRANCE 1917 Trooper E. V. FINSTER. 1st ANZAC MOUNTED Regt”photograph, 1st, mounted division

Details relating to Trooper Patrick NolanWW1 8th Light HorsePhotograph of Trooper Patrick Nolan on his horse "Jack Ordeal" taken at Port Said. Accompanied by items: stirrups, badge "Raising Sun, Registration of membership to R. S..S. I. L .A. dated 6/2/1917. Patrick Nolan Joined as a labourer aged 21 on 5/8/1915. Attached to Reinforcements, the 8th Australian Light Horse. Also known as Maygar's Boys. Suffering shell shock and deafness at Bir El Abd, Sinai, 8/9/1916. Discharged in Melbourne, 8/12/1916, rejoined Home Service 6/2/1917. Discharged at own request 21/6/1917. Rejoined 26/7/1917. Discharged 5/5/1918Dust/sand goggles, leather with brown lens for desert warfare. Lens 4.5 cm round, Badge "Rising Sun" Australian Military ArmedForces L 6.00 cm H. 4.5 cm. 1904 blackened copper. Left and Right strips. Markings stamped inside C. Greatnfk & Son Ld, solid nickel. The righthand strip has a broken foot strap mounting. Paper receipt for membership to Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League dated 6/2/1917. Number 965. Group Photo * light bHorse Inscription on Back - mBack Row @nd from Left Patrick Nolan Dad 8th Light Horse Egypt 1st World War 1914/1918 nolan patrick 8th light horse world war one trooper stirrups goggles rising sun

The letter is in response to Robin Boyd's request for help with work of the Melbourne University School of Architecture. It contains the opening address of Thomas Rowe, President of the Institute of Architects and information on the Institute of Architects NSW (not in Boyd's papers) and on the history of the establishment of The Royal Australian Institute of Architects. It also lists further information of office records at RAIA in Sydney, that Boyd can access on a visit. Mention is made that NSW has not got far with its Small Homes Service.Signed by Secretary of RAIA

Special S.E.C tested recipes, No.2. 1960s: prepared by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes recipes for fish, ice-cream and cakes.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis17p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, fish cooking, ice-cream cooking, baking

Operation and care of the electric range and recipes for electric cooking: prepared by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes a variety of recipes and handy hints.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis72p. illus. (some col.). Plastic spiral binding.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, electric ovens

This collection item was owned by the Late James Robertson and was found in the roof of his home in Service Street, Clunes, Victoria, Australia. This house is now owned by a local citizen..1 Framed newspaper report of a reunion of former Clunes people which was held at Boulder City in Western Australia in 1906, contained in wooden frame with photocopied report .2 Photocopied report .3 Photocopied reportboulder city, james robertson, clunes reunion

c1860s, demolished 1965 Home of James Service JP, Lloyd Taylerblack and white photograph

Tested recipes, No.5. 1960s: specially selected recipes issued regularly by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes recipes for soups, snacks, casseroles and puddings.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis12p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, soups, casseroles, puddings

Edgar Frederick Dawson DCM No 4472 enlisted in the 14th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 8.7.15. Embarked for Eygpt 28.1.16. Transferred to 57th Batt 1.4.16. Promoted Sergeant 4.4.16. Embarked for France 17.6.16. Hospital on arrival at Marseille with Influenza 22.6.16. WIA remaining on duty 17.12.16. Promoted to CSM 7.2.17. Promoted to RSM 5.4.17. Awarded the "The Distinguished Conduct Medal" at Glencorse Wood over period 25-27 Sept 1917. (Refer 894) Hospital 24.4.18 with Cellilitis back. Discharged from the AIF 13.4.19. Refer 207P, 208.7,1826. Copy of Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re E.F Dawson No 4472 57th Batt AIF. Certificate details enlistment date, Name, Rank, Regt No, age, service home and abroad and discharge date.military-army-records, cerificates, discharge aif

Special S.E.C tested recipes, No.4. 1960s: prepared by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes recipes for quick meals, pies, soufflés, and afternoon tea favourites.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis16p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, pies, souffles

Edgar James Koch No 2096 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 37th Batt AIF on 18.3.16. Embarked for overseas 25.9.16. WIA 4.10.17 GSW's left arm and chest wall. Transfers to the 38th Batt 12.10.18. Hospital 22.10.18 with Influenza. Hospital again 12.12.18 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF 25.9.10 medically unfit. Refer 933P, 1257P.Framed copy, Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re Edgar James Koch No 2096 37th Battalion AIF. Details enlistment date, age, unit, Regt No, days of service home and abroad and discharge date.documents-certificates, military history-service records, frame accessories, koch

Special S.E.C tested recipes, No.1. 1963: prepared by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes puddings for winter warmth, fireside snacks and sweet and savoury pies and tarts.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis16p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, desserts, pies, tarts