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Wonthaggi RSL
Torch, EverReady, 1939
Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand torch. This torch was used by a member of an Australian unit.It is a representative item of military equipment for service. This item was used by Australians serving overseas during WW2.A metal torch with glass dome at top and brass clipEverReady 1939 64205ww2, military equipment, australia, wonthaggi rsl -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Federal member, Frank Davis carries the torch to light the combined Briar Hill and Diamond Valley Hospital bonfire
Federal member, Frank Davis carries the torch to light the combined Briar Hill and Diamond Valley Hospital bonfire. Hot oil from the torch ran down the torch and lodged in Frank Davis' sleeve whilst carrying the torch. Bob Manuell advised that as a consequence of this event, every time he met with Frank Davis he was informed that he owed Frank a new shirt. Frank Davis was the Liberal Member for the Deakin electorate 1949-1966. black and white photographVerso: No 2 Unfortunately Hot oil from the torch ran down the torch and lodged in his sleeve consequence every day I met him I was told I owed him a new shirt.briar hill, bob manuell, briar hill committee, diamond valley hospital, frank davis, bonfire -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Torch Society Badge
An example of a badges issued by Legacy exclusively for the Torch Society members. The Torch Society are people that have made substantial donations to Melbourne Legacy and/or have left a bequest to Legacy in their Will. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Example of a rare badge given in thanks to a small number of benefactors. Torch shaped Legacy badge, it is made of gold coloured metal with red enamel flame and around the word Legacy. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.torch society, bequest, benefactors -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Torch, 1935-1960
Diver's Submarine Electric Torches were first developed to give illumination for close examination work. They have to be self-contained, the older ones are powered by an accumulator type battery which could be recharged. Some models were fitted with a switch to turn the light off saving on the battery power. The lens is of a convex type and magnifies the light. Sometimes there was a protective grill across the glass or prongs to protect the glass from an impact. When fully charged the battery would last about seven hours. Torches are made from non-ferrous metal so as not to corrode in their watery environment. Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd has been producing hand-held, battery-powered, submarine electric torches for divers and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) since the 1920s. In 1961, the famous diving manufacturer C.E. Heinke merged with Siebe Gorman, and for a short while, torches were made with the combined 'Siebe Heinke' inscription. However, this linked inscription was later dropped, with a return to the Siebe Gorman name tag. Date of manufacture for these torches can be determined by their Admiralty Pattern (AP) number that was used to identify a particular item and were for naval stores use. Before NATO stock coding became more widely used, earlier MOD torches often have a simple four-digit group of AP numbers such as AP4456 or AP4458. In 1975 Siebe Gorman moved from their Neptune Works at Chessington in Surrey to a new location at Cwmbran in Wales and by this time their manufacture of diving equipment had declined. (For additional historic company information on Siebe & Gorman see notes section this document.)The item is significant as it gives us a snapshot into marine history and the development of diving equipment generally, especially that used for salvage operations before and during WW2. The company that made the torch Siebe Gorman was a leading inventor, developer and innovator of marine equipment with its early developments in helmets, compressors and other diving equipment. Items that are today eagerly sought after for maritime collections around the world. The items that have been donated to the Flagstaff Hill collection give us an insight as to how divers operated and the dangers they faced doing a very necessary and dangerous job.Diver's Torch brass with heavy glass screw on piece with four lugs attached contact spring inside. Leather hand strap missing."Siebe Gorman and Co Ltd, Makers, London." Has "A.P.4458" inscribed on front above glassflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, siebe, gorman, diver's torch, torch, diver, diving accessories -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Federal member, Frank Davis carries the torch to light the combined Briar Hill and Diamond Valley Hospital bonfire
Federal member, Frank Davis carries the torch to light the combined Briar Hill and Diamond Valley Hospital bonfire. Frank Davis was the Liberal Member for the Deakin electorate 1949-1966. black and white photographVerso: "Federal Member Frank Davis carries the torch to light fire"briar hill, bob manuell, briar hill committee, diamond valley hospital, frank davis, bonfire -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Newspaper, Marcus Marrow, Herald Sun Guide to the Olympic Torch Relay in Vctoria --- Coloured, c 2000
Herald Sun, Newspaper Supplement, covering a 12 page guide of the 2000 Olympic torch relay in Victoria. The newspaper date is Friday, July 14, 2000.Newspaper supplement, Herald Sun "The Torch Relay in Victoria" Your Official 12-Page Guide. Friday July 14, 2000.Return of the flame July 19-31. August 7-14. August 19. Sydney 2000 Olympicsstawell -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, 2022
Folder of brochures given out to attendees at the launch of the Centenary Torch Relay on 20 April 2022 at the Shrine of Remembrance. There was a 12 page brochure on Defence Health. It was published to inform reader of Legacy's Centenary torch relay. It was produced by Legacy Australia Inc. A record of the promotional material made to promote the Torch Relay to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Legacy.Colour printed A4 folder with a booklet about Legacy, and one about Defence Health, plus a programme for the launch given out at the launch of the Torch Relay at the Shrine 20 April 2022.relay, centenary, 100th anniversary -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Torch Relay Flags, Olympic Torch Relay, 1999
These objects were distributed to runners in the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic games in Australia. Tony Ford in this case. Newspaper reports have been collected following the event. The relay passed through Tatura on the 27 July 2000.2 torch relay. 4 of 6 items relating to 2000 Olympic torn relay especially through Tatura.2000 olympic games, 2000 olympic torch relay, tony ford -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Torch, c2015
Dept of Defence issued equipment: torch.A significant memory for soldiers who had used this equipment.Army issue torch; drab green in colour but with two yellow bands around the stem. Label: Boniface; Markings: MX-99/U; Makers: Bright Star Trade marg Reg.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment -
Melbourne Legacy
Flag, Legacy Torch Flag
A large fabric flag of the Legacy logo. It would be used on many occasions to identify and promote Legacy. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The flag was used in many events up to at least the late 1990s to promote Legacy. A similar flag is attached to a flagpole in the President's office. Maker was Evan Evans Flags.A record of the former colour scheme used by Legacy.Commercially made Legacy Flag. Legacy symbol appliqued onto yellow background with Legacy in purple letters under the torch. Flag rings attached for it to hang vertically.Legacy in purple text.legacy promotion, logos -
Melbourne Legacy
Flag, Legacy Torch Flag
A large fabric flag of the Legacy logo. It would be used on many occasions to identify and promote Legacy. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The flag was used in many events up to at least the late 1990s to promote Legacy. A similar flag is attached to a flagpole in the President's office. Maker was Evan Evans Flags.A record of the former colour scheme used by Legacy.Commercially made Legacy Flag. Legacy symbol appliqued onto yellow background with Legacy in purple letters under the torch. Flag rings attached for it to hang vertically.Legacy in purple text.legacy promotion, logos -
Melbourne Legacy
Magazine - Newsletter, The Torch : Melbourne Legacy Highlights, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
The Torch is a newsletter published twice a year and contains a report from the President with highlights of the year and stories of people Legacy has helped. It grew out of the highlights report that was published alongside the Annual Report. The annual report would usually contain pages containing the Presidents report and highlights of the year in photos. In 1987 these were published in a separate document called Highlights from the Annual Report. This could be used in promoting Legacy in different ways, without all the financial information normally held in an annual report. In following years it became called 'Report from the President' then 'Highlights from the President', before becoming 'Melbourne Legacy Highlights' which was published twice a year from 2007. It was eventually renamed, 'The Torch, Melbourne Legacy Highlights' in 2012. 'The Torch' is still published twice a year.A record of the newsletters of Legacy Melbourne, including activities and telling stories of Legacy's impact.Five issues of the Torch newsletter that is published twice a year. 01323.1 June 2013 01323.2 February 2014 01323.3 June 2014 01323.4 June 2016 01323.5 June 2018newsletter, annual summary -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object, Torch
Black clip on Torch62'30.89-910 5033 -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Pen Light Torch, Pen Lighrt Torch
Pen Light Torch Made in England Eschmarnay -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Mixed media - Steve Lee participation in the Sydney Olympics Torch Relay 2000
Steve Lee grew up in Falls Creek and had skis on his feet when he was just two years old. He later became a member of the Falls Creek Race Club and at the age of 14 won State and National Junior titles. After repeated success, Steve was selected to race overseas in the Australian Junior team. He won the Australian Open Championship at the age of 17. For 10 years, Steve never missed a race in the World Cup Circuit. Overall, he claimed 20 top 15 finishes in Downhill, Super-G and combined events. Towards the end of his career Lee swapped the World Cup circuit for the World Pro Tour in the USA, winning the Pro Downhill Tour ‘King of the Mountain’ title. He was also running a photography business in Falls Creek and was also involved in sports commentating on Australian television. This included commentating Alpine Freestyle events at four Winter Olympics and several World Championships. When the Summer Olympics were held in Sydney in 2000, Steven participated in the Torch Relay. The Torch departed from Athens on the 10th May 2000 and arrived in Sydney on 15th September 2000. The journey totalled 129 days, including 100 days travelling through every State and Territory of Australia. After 67 days in Australia, on 13 August 2000, the Olympic Torch reached the 'high point' in its 100-day journey. At 1,861 metres above sea level, the flame burned bright against a darkening sky as three-time Winter Olympian Steve Lee skied with it down the summit ridge of Mount Hotham towards a crowd of 5,000 in the mountain village. The certificate acknowledges Steve Lee's participation in the event.This image and certificate are significant because they capture an important event in Australian sporting history.Two colour photos of Steven Lee lighting the cauldron at the Hotham Village for the overnight stay of the Olympic Torch in 2000. Also included is a certificate in recognition of his contribution to the Sydney 2000 Olympics.On Certificate:- CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS STEVE LEE IN RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUCCESS OF THE GAMES OF THE XXVII OLYMPIAD EN RECONNAISSANCE DE VOTRE CONTRIBUTION AU SUCCES DES JEUX DE LA XXVII OLYMPIADEsteve lee, sydney torch relay 2000, australian olympians -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Torch, 1935-1960
Diver's Submarine Electric Torches were first developed to give illumination for close examination work. They have to be self-contained, the older ones are powered by an accumulator type battery which could be recharged. Some models were fitted with a switch to turn the light off saving on the battery power. The lens is of a convex type and magnifies the light. Sometimes there was a protective grill across the glass or prongs to protect the glass from an impact. When fully charged the battery would last about seven hours. Torches are made from non-ferrous metal so as not to corrode in their watery environment. Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd has been producing hand-held, battery-powered, submarine electric torches for divers and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) since the 1920s. In 1961, the famous diving manufacturer C.E. Heinke merged with Siebe Gorman, and for a short while, torches were made with the combined 'Siebe Heinke' inscription. However, this linked inscription was later dropped, with a return to the Siebe Gorman name tag. Date of manufacture for these torches can be determined by their Admiralty Pattern (AP) number that was used to identify a particular item and were for naval stores use. Before NATO stock coding became more widely used, earlier MOD torches often have a simple four-digit group of AP numbers such as AP4456 or AP4458. In 1975 Siebe Gorman moved from their Neptune Works at Chessington in Surrey to a new location at Cwmbran in Wales and by this time their manufacture of diving equipment had declined. (For additional historic company information on Siebe & Gorman see notes section this document.)The item is significant as it gives us a snapshot into marine history and the development of diving equipment generally, especially that used for salvage operations before and during WW2. The company that made the torch Siebe Gorman was a leading inventor, developer and innovator of marine equipment with its early developments in helmets, compressors and other diving equipment. Items that are today eagerly sought after for maritime collections around the world. The items that have been donated to the Flagstaff Hill collection give us an insight as to how divers operated and the dangers they faced doing a very necessary and dangerous job.Divers torch, brass with glass lens , screw on piece with three lugs attached. Leather wrist strap attached & loose contact spring inside."Siebe Gorman and Co Ltd, Makers, London." Has A.P.4456 stamped on front faceflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object, Pen Torch
Metal Combination Pen Torchpen torch -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Pen Light Torch
Cylinder Pen Light TorchMade in England -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Torch Brightens City, 21/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
Article in Whitehorse Gazette about the route of the Olympic Torch.Article in Whitehorse Gazette about the route of the Olympic Torch. Also an article about Bob Gardiner, past Olympian, who will carry the Torch through Whitehorse.Article in Whitehorse Gazette about the route of the Olympic Torch. olympic games, gardiner, bob -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - 'Torch' fan, battery generated, Torch fan, Unknown
Belonged to Mrs Estelle Bannister.Belonged to Infant Welfare Sister working at Vermont Infant Welfare Centre 1963. Later lived in Nunawading 1990-2020.Green plastic torch fan with clear plastic blades, battery operated.'Pilot Star' molded into base.torch fan c 1950 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Badge, Herald Sun, The 2000 Olympic Torch Relay pin album, 2000_
Issued in the lead up to the Sydney Olympics in 2000, this set contains 16 badges (pins) and was issued by the Herald Sun.Album contain 16 pin badges depicting places where the torch relay passed througholympic games sydney, olympic pins -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Torch, Olympic, Olympic Relay Torch Sydney 2000, 2000
Framed Olympic Torch with colour photograph from the Sydney Olympic Games Torch Relay 2000. Includes 28 small engraved brass plates with names of participants.One large plate with text which reads: "South Gippsland Shire Council/Olympic Torch Relay/Day 62/7th August 2000/Korumburra, Leongatha/Loch & MIrboo North" Set on a green card background with green card window mount and brown timber frame. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Torch
Torch Right Angle beamequipment, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Torch
Torch green plastic right angleequipment, ww2, army -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Torchbearer Handbook, 2023
Legacy celebrated its Centenary in 2023 by conducting a Torch Relay from Pozieres in France, to London, and around Australia, ending in Melbourne. This booklet belonged to Legatee David Kelly who donated it to the archive. Legatee Kelly is a Past President of Melbourne Legacy 2000, Past Chairman of Legacy Coordinating Council 2009/10. Legatee Kelly was the ML representative on the Board of Legacy Australia Inc in October 2019 when the initial decision was made to investigate the possibility of conducting a relay to commemorate Legacy’s centenary. Legatee Kelly together with the Hobart Legacy representative were Co-Chairman of the Centenary of Legacy Committee reporting to Legacy Australia Inc. On 12th October 2023 Legatee Kelly together with his wife Legatee Helen Kelly participated in the Torch Relay in the Melbourne Legacy leg of the relay. On Friday 13th October the Torch Relay was scheduled to conclude at the Shrine of Remembrance with the flame to be returned to the eternal flame at the Shrine. Legatee Kelly was selected to be the last Legacy torchbearer, representing Melbourne as the founding club. He lead representatives from Legacy Clubs attending The 2023 National Conference up the Forecourt where the flame passed to the wife of the Governor General, Mrs Linda Hurley. Mrs Hurley was accompanied by The Governor General to return the Centenary of Legacy Torch Relay flame to the eternal flame.An important part of Legacy's history was its centenary and this booklet was part of the commemorationA4 booklet with information about The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay for people that were to be Torch Bearers .torch, relay, centenary -
Melbourne Legacy
Clothing, Centenary Socks, 2023
Legacy celebrated its Centenary in 2023 by conducting a Torch Relay from Pozieres in France, to London, and around Australia, ending in Melbourne on 13th October 2023. Torchbearers were supplied with a white uniform, socks and hat to wear during the relay. These are additional commemorative socks produced by the Torch Relay committee (organised by Legacy Australia Inc) and given to Melbourne Legacy.An important part of Legacy's history was the commemoration of its centenary.White socks with Legacy 100 on them and the Torch emblem.torch, relay, centenary -
Box Hill RSL Inc.
Memorabilia - German Torch, Boxed, Circa 1938 - 1945
This torch was used by German soldiers in the field in WW2. The beam could be adjusted to suit different purposesRectangular honey coloured wooden box with gold clasp, containing the torchWritten instructions inside the lidtorch, lantern, signalling device -
Melbourne Legacy
Domestic object, Legacy Centenary of Service Bag, 2022
Legacy celebrated its Centenary in 2023 by conducting a Torch Relay from Pozieres in France, to London, and around Australia, ending in Melbourne. The launch of the Centenary Torch Relay was held on 20 April 2022 at the Shrine of Remembrance. Bags like this held marketing material produced by Legacy Australia and Defence Health.An important part of Legacy's history was the commemoration of its centenary.Calico shopping bag given out at the launch of the Torch Relay in April 2022.torch, relay, centenary -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, The Torch
The book speaks about the beginnings of Legacy and the activities that Legacy engaged in up to the time of printing. There are several photographs of visiting dignitaries at various Legacy activities acknowledging the work of Legacy and the beneficiaries of the work of Legacy.Significant in that the work of Legacy, as the photographs show, is recognized by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, and other serving and retired members of the armed forces of Great Britain. Hardback cover, colour burgundy, 234 pages in black type on white pages interspersed with various photographs of Legacy activities and H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, Lord Louis Mountbatten, H.E. Sir William Slim, Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery and Frank Partridge V.C. First published 1957. Reprinted 1970. Publisher Angus & Robertson. Author M.H. Ellis. Printed and bound by Halstead Press, SydneyFront cover, Legacy logo embossed in gold. Spine, The Torch, Ellis (the author) at the bottom of the spine Legacy: all embossed in gold.history, activities, objectives -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Creswick ANZAC Centenary Ever Torch Light Processon, 2015, 24/04/2015
Creswick ANZAC Centenary Eve Torch Light Processon was part of the Centenary of ANZAC programme.A number of photographs of a massed fire brigade torchlight procession to mark the 100th anniverary since the Gallipoli Landing during World War One. cfa, torch light, commemoration, anzac landing, creswick, night, parade, torch light procession, anzac centenary, buninyong fire brigade, david elms, ballarat fire brigade, creswick war memorial, country fire authority