Article on the formation of Watsonia Uniting Church, formerly Watsonia Methodist Church and Watsonia Macleod Uniting ChurchNewspaper clipping, text with illustrationwatsonia uniting church, uniting church in australia

In 1951 - in the context of the Cold War - the Menzies government established the 'National Service Act 1951', which called-up men for compulsory military training for a period of 176 days. The 14th Battallion was located in Victoria. The coat has historic significance in the wider context of Australia’s involvement in the Cold War (particularly in Vietnam) and in the establishment of a National Service Scheme. Olive green army man coat with four outside pockets - two on the chest, two at the bottom; each pocket has one metallic button attached. Coat has a metallic zip as well as metallic buttons; two velcro scratches at the wrist level. Extra removable padding inside, which is attached with plastic buttons. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder reading '14 National Service Battalion'. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder - reading '14 National Service Battalion' Manufacturing details on the inside reading: Coat, Cold weather, Man's, Field M-65. Olive green colour. Style 8120/8542 DSA 102-81-C1204. 1. Wear as outer garment or as under-layer in cold-dry climate. 2. Wear button-in liner for added insulation. 3. Adjust closures and drawcords to ventilate; avoid over-heating of body. 4. When hood is used, lower extension shall be worn over neck opening, preventing water. 5. Brush snow or frost from garments before entering opening. 6. For fast drying, remove liner from coat. 7. Do not expose to high temperature of a stove. 8. Lubricate slide fasteners with wax. 9. For cleaning and restoring of water repellency return to laundry for machine washing in accordance with established procedures for quarpel garments. 10. Do not starch. Do not remove this label. Black ink pen inscription on manufacturing label reading '3/715875' and 'N.Wain'war, army, coat, man's coat, australian army, military uniform, national service scheme, cold war, vietnam war

This letter was sent by a customer D. Menzies at Skipton to the Mortlake Mill, detailing an unusual payment method for the processing of his wheat into flour. David Menzies was a Scots farmer who lived in Skipton c. 1860's on a bend in the Mount Emu Creek. He helped establish the local school and a lane in the township bears his name. The letter illustrates the nature of commerce and the difficulties of communication and life generally in the country at the time. The bluestone Mortlake Mill built in 1856, has been a prominent landmark in Mortlake for over 150 years. It played a significant role in the commercial life of the town and was initially a wind-mill to process district grain for sale. The goldrush at Ararat 100 km. away led to a temporarily increased population and demand for foodstuffs. In 1857 the Mill was sold to Aikman, Hamilton and Geddes who converted it to steampower and later built the prominent chimney, which is on the Heritage Register as part of the National Estate. D. Menzies at Skipton lived at least 85 km away - his wheat which urgently needed milling, faced a slow and arduous journey by bullock dray. After the demise of the Ararat goldfields and the decline in population (as well as the district soils proving unsuitable for sustained wheat cultivation), the operation of the Mill declined too and the proprietors increased their involvement in other activities - supply of building materials, timber felling and sawmills. Despite the apparent difficulties of conducting business in the 1850's, it is notable that commerce thrived at that time in country districts, as an examination of Mill accounts and records show.Handwritten letter dated 1864 (water-stained)Skipton March 7 1864 [to] Messrs. Hamilton & Co. Mortlake. Dear Gentlemen, I was in hope of hearing from you before now that you had commenced working the Mill, & that I could have sent you the enclosed money [for a] load of wheat for Gristing. Please receive the enclosed 2 halves of 2 [two] 5 [pound sign] notes forwarded to your account. the other halves will be sent on receipt of your stating you having received those notes sent. As I am out of flour be so good as say how soon I may send a load of wheat. In haste I am Gentlemen Yours truly D. Menziesmortlake mill grain wheat hamilton geddes aikman laang dixie menzies skipton

Short history of the Puffing Billy Railway, from the 1900 Upper Ferntree Gully - Gembrook railway line to its rebirth in 1955, operating between Belgrave and Menzies Creek, later extended to Gembrook. Written to commemorate the 20th anniversary and the official re-opening of the Lakeside to Gembrook line on October 18, 2018.4 p. typescript with col. photographspuffing billy railway

Poss. Port of Portland Collection.4 people standing on clifftop. Overlooking construction of harbour works 1950's. Black and white photo.Front: Sticker - from left Mr K.S. Anderson, Sir Robert Menzies, Dame Pattie Menzies, Mr. E.C.P. Hughes (Chief Engineer) Back: Portland Harbour Trust Commission

A short article about Walter Raywood Menzies and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter raywood menzies

Written on back of photograph, "21/4/82. Corner of Oban Rd. and Kubis Drive. Menzies [Drive] Cr. notches(?) hill on centre right."

Written on back of photograph, "21/4/1982 Nos. 4 and 6 Menzies Dr. North Ringwood"

Written on back of photograph, "21/4/82. No.5 Menzies Drive, North Ringwood".

Written on back of photograph, "21/4/82. No.3 Menzies Drive, North Ringwood"

4 photographs of sections of the plans.a. Written on back of photograph, "20/6/81. Plan of Bel Air Estate. Werac Drive runs down left side of plan. Kubis Drive crosses top. Debbie Place drops down from Kubis. Manuela Tce. runs right from Werac, ends at a bend and becomes Rudolf Court running North. Lyn Court takes off right from Rudolf and Burlock Ave. touches estate with an elbow" b. Written on back of photograph, "20/6/81. Plan of lots in Bel Air Estate. Glenvale Road down left side of plan, Kubis Dr. Runs across picture. June Square drops from and Jenken Close rises form Kubis Dr. Werac Dr. drops to bottom of picture and Manuella takes off to right". d. Written on back of photograph, "20/6/91. Lots in Bel-Air Estate. Kubis Dr. rises from bottom left to Oban Road top. Pamela Crt. drops from Kubis at left, Iluka Crt. takes off right. Whitlam Dr. runs left at top and Menzies Cr. drops off it to centre of picture". c. Written on back of photograph, "20/6/81. Plan of lots on Bel-Air Estate. Kubis Dr., Debbie Place, Pamela Crt, Iluka Crt. Menzies Drive"

Typed on back of photograph, "These lads are from the Menzies Boys' Home at Frankston. They came to Ringwood for a boxing contest with members of the Ringwood Youth Club at the Town Hall last week. They can box even better than they can eat, too - Of ten contests the Frankston lads had six winds and three draws!" [no date]

The financial account book was used by the Warrnambool Harbour Board for its Emergency Account. It records transactions made with The Warrnambool branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited during the year 1931. The Secretary of the Warrnambool Harbour Board would have used this book in 1931. James Menzies, Pilot arid Harbour Master from 1929, was appointed as Acting Secretary for the Board in 1932 and held this office until the Board ceased in 1936. Warrnambool’s CBC Manager during this time was L E Whitney; he was Manager from 1924 to 1939. The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited opened in 1893. On January 1, 1927 the CBC amalgamated with the Bank of Victoria. In 1981 the CBC merged with the National Bank of Australasia Limited and on January 1, 1983 the bank started using the abbreviated name of the National Australia Bank (NAB). Warrnambool Harbour Board- The Warrnambool Harbour Board was constituted by Order of Council on May 29, 1928, under the Harbour Board’s Act of 1927, taking over from the Ports and Harbours Branch of the Public Works Department of Victoria. The Board was then the only body with power to manage and control the whole Port, including shipping, facilities upkeep and improvements of the port. The work it carried out involved dredging, building of port facilities and drafting of port regulations, and collecting taxes, tolls, rates and charges. The Board was officially dissolved on June 30, 1936, at which time the Public Works Department again had control. The Warrnambool Harbour Board had rented out the Lighthouse Keeper’s Quarters from the 1920s until 1936, when the Board closed down. However, rentals continued with other currently unknown landlords until Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village opened in 1975 and began renovating the Cottage, in stages. Text on the fly page of the book is as follows – “The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited with which is Amalgamated THE BANK OF VICTORIA LIMITED. Head Office – SYDNEY. Melbourne Office: 237 COLLINS STREET. BANKING Business of every description transacted. BRANCHES throughout VICTORIA, NEW SOUTH WALES and QUEENSLAND, and ADELAIDE BRANCH, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, and AGENCIES throughout AUSTRALASIA and NEW ZEALAND on which DRAFTS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT Are issued and also on LONDON BRANCH and AGENCIES in all the PRINCIPAL CITIES of the world. Telegraphic Remittances made, Bills Negotiated or Forwarded for Collection, Advances made, Deposits received, Current Accounts kept. FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATON. “ This bank transaction book is of local and state significance for its association with the Port of Warrnambool and the Warrnambool Harbour Board. The Warrnambool Harbour Board was the only board formed under the 1927 Harbour Boards Acts, even though other Victorian ports were eligible. The book is also significant as an example of bank records used by Australian and overseas branches of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited, and the Bank of Victoria Limited.Maroon coloured rectangular book with textured cover and cream coloured label attached. Label has a printed title on book plus hand written titles added in black and red. The corners of the book are rounded. The white pages have pre-printed text and lines. The book was used for transactions between the Warrnambool Harbour Board’s Emergency Account and the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited during the year 1931.Handwritten in black “WARRNAMBOOL HARBOUR BOARD “, “EMERGENCY A/C” Printed in black “IN ACCOUNT CURRENT WITH”, “The Commercial Banking Coy. Of Sydney Ltd.”, “WITH WHICH IS AMALGAMATED”, “THE BANK OF VICTORIA LIMITED”, “Page …”warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, warrnambool harbour board, financial account, emergency account, financial record, commercial banking company of sydney limited, 1931 bank book, bank of victoria limited, transaction book, financial management, stationery, deposit book, public works department, ports and harbours, commercial banking company of sydney ltd., james menzies, harbour master, l e whitney, cbc manager warrnambool, harbour board act, port of warrnambool, warrnambool harbour, lady bay, harbour pilot

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Robert Menzies PM/ Signing visitors Book/ 18 July 1958 (pencil, upper left)port of portland archives, robert menzies, prime minister, 1958

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Sir Robert Menzies (PM)/ K.S. Anderson (pencil, top left) 18th July 1958 (pencil, top centre)port of portland authority archives

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies/ inspecting Harbour works/ 18th July 1958 (pencil, top centre) 23 1/2 cms/ Pinned Top + Bottom/ Flush sides (circled, pencil upper centre) 85 SCREEN (pencil centre) SULLIVANS STUDIOS/ 84 PERCY ST., PORTLAND/VICTORIA/PHONE: PORTLAND 680/ When Ordering further Prints, Please quote:/ Ref. No. 7629 Position ...... (purple ink stamp with pencil, lower right)port of portland archives, sir robert menzies, prime minister, 1958

1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.Small invitation cards(1) The President, Cr A Blood, invites to official opening of new green on 10th October 1931 by RG Menzies MLA, (2) official opening of the bowling and croquet greens on 1st October 1932 and (3) opening of the green on 23rd September 1939.city of ringwood bowls club, ringwood bowling club, ringwood bowls club, lawn bowls, bowling

Black and white photograph"Note attached to photograph" Foundation President, Cr. Arthur Blood, introduces Mr R G Menzies, M.L.A. to officially open the new Club on 10th October 1931.

Black and white photographThe event was to also officially open the 1932/33 season.

Black and white photographThe event was to also officially open the 1932/33 season.

This bank deposit book was used for financial deposits made between1932 and 1936. The funds were deposited into the Emergency Account of the Warrnambool Harbour Board, lodged at the Warrnambool Branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited (CBC). James Menzies, Pilot and Harbour Master from 1929, would have used this deposit book when he was appointed as Acting Secretary of the Warrnambool Harbour Board in 1932. He held this office until the Board ceased in 1936. Warrnambool’s CBC Manager during this time was L E Whitney; he was Manager from 1924 to 1939. The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited opened in 1893. On January 1, 1927 the CBC amalgamated with the Bank of Victoria. In 1981 the CBC merged with the National Bank of Australasia Limited and on January 1, 1983 the bank started using the abbreviated name of the National Australia Bank (NAB). Warrnambool Harbour Board The Warrnambool Harbour Board was constituted by Order of Council on May 29, 1928, under the Harbour Board’s Act of 1927, taking over from the Ports and Harbours Branch of the Public Works Department of Victoria. The Board was then the only body with power to manage and control the whole Port, including shipping, facilities upkeep and improvements of the port. The work it carried out involved dredging, building of port facilities and drafting of port regulations, and collecting taxes, tolls, rates and charges. The Board was officially dissolved on June 30, 1936, at which time the Public Works Department again had control. The Warrnambool Harbour Board had rented out the Lighthouse Keeper’s Quarters from the 1920s until 1936, when the Board closed down. However, rentals continued with other currently unknown landlords until Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village opened in 1975 and began renovating the Cottage, in stages. This financial record book is significant for its association with the historic financial records of the Warrnambool Harbour Board and relates to the maritime history of Warrnambool, in particular with the Port of Warrnambool.Warrnambool Harbour Board Emergency Account Book containing deposit receipts and blank forms for the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited. Rectangular book has buff coloured card covers, white pages with pre-printed text and lines and black tape binding on left side. Inscriptions stamped on front cover, receipts and unused, pre-printed pages. Approximately half of the pages have been filled in, and the deposit slips removed, leaving the receipt end attached to the book. There are two lose receipts stapled into the book. Hand written receipts date from 21 JAN 1932 to 25 JULY 1936. Stamped "WARRNAMBOOL HARBOUR BOARD / EMERGENCY ACCOUNT" "WARRNAMBOOL VIC" "EMERGENCY ACCOUNT / WARRNAMBOOL HARBOUR BOARD" Also, each receipt has the bank's stamp with its details and the date on it. Hand written details are on each completed receipt.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool harbour board, emergency account, commercial banking company os sydney ltd, bank deposit book, financial record, financial management, stationery, deposit book, public works department, ports and harbours, commercial banking company of sydney ltd., james menzies, harbour master, l e whitney, cbc manager warrnambool, harbour board act, port of warrnambool, warrnambool harbour, lady bay, harbour pilot

Sundry epaulets, badges, colour patches etc. Incl letter signed by Robert Menzies. + info in envelope in store.documents, ww2, army

Index, bibliography, notes, ill, p.271.non-fictionIn 1941 in the midst of the British military defeats in Greece and the Middle East, a bitter conflict was taking place between two of the most charismatic leaders of the time. Robert Menzies and Winston Churchill were engaged in a war of polite public faces and behind the scenes lobbying and manipulationaustralia - foreign relations - great britain - 1939-1945, world war 1939-1945 - diplomatic history

Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.183.non-fictionIndo-China war - Australian involvement in Vietnam - Laos and Cambodia ; Jim Cairns - Harold Holt - Ho Chi Minh - John F. Kennedy - Robert Menzies - My Lai - Richard Nixon - Lyndon B. Johnson (L.B.J.) - Tet Offensive - Fall of Saigon - Why America lost - Cambodia & the Sihanouk years - Khmer Rouge & Pol Pot - Agent Orange & Post-traumatic stress disorder - Vietnamese boat people & resettlement destinations.vietnam war 1961-1975 – history, indochina - history

Gregory Pemberton provides clear, scholarly, objective analysis of how Australia became involved in the Vietnam War. he unravels skillfully and systematically the complex skein of political and military events which led the Menzies Government to embark on this tragic commitment. He provides the most thorough and dispassionate account of Australian-American relations in the 1950s and 60s yet published.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, australia - foreign relations - 20th century., united states - foreign relations - 20th century.