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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - AUSTRALIAN ARMY SLOUCH HAT, 1966
The slouch hat officially became part of the Australian Army uniform in 1903 and has been made by a variety of manufacturers. Fayrefield hats were at 48-60Nicholson Street, Abbotsford and the factory was formerly known as "Denton Hats". RAE is the Royal Australian Engineers and 1000 of their sappers served in Vietnam at the time of this hats production.Green felt Slouch hat with puggaree and gold & silver plated badge for Royal Australian Engineers, with Queens crown size 6 7/8 dated 1966 manufactured by Fayrefield Melbourne.Made by Fayrefield Melbourneorganization, military, army -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr Lucas (undated)
Ringwood Borough Engineer?Written on back of photograph, "Mr. Lucas". Photographer listed as "Alfred Seal, Upwey". -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder Title
Royal Australian Engineersbadge/buttons, 1963-73, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Poster
Royal Australian Engineersposter, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque Royal Aust. Engineers
Royal Australian Engineersplaque, army -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Inclinometer
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.inclinometer, engineers - level -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Education kit - Text Book, Questions in Practical Mathematics for Ministry of Shipping Examinations with Answers, early to mid 20th Century
... engineers ...As the previous owner, a marine engineer and donor of this textbook was based in Liverpool for some years it is possible that he may have studied for the Ministry of shipping exam at the former College of Marine Engineers, Liverpool in the early - mid 20th C. Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. A plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Text book with dull grey brown cover with black printing and simple line border.See image attachedmarine engineer training, engineers, mathematics, ministry of shipping, liverpool, exams, mariners, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1940
... Engineers ...Photo of Harry Parris, who became the MMTB Distribution Engineer late 1940s. Scanned from a supplied print of A4 size. Part of the file loaned to the Museum for scanning - details some of the history of Harry's qualifications and work with the MMTB. See htd4574doc for a list of the file contents provided by Peter Hogan.trams, tramways, mmtb, electrical engineering, mmtb, engineers, personnel -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Cap Badge
The origins of the Royal Australian Engineers date back to 15th November 1860 when the Corps of Engineers was founded in Victoria by Peter Scratchley. By 1876, five of the six colonies - New South Wales , Victoria ,Queensland ,Tasmania and Western Australia - had raised their own engineer units. The RAE is ranked fourth in seniority in the Corp of the Australian Army.Silver and Gold coloured hat badge showing outer laurel wreath surrounding gold St Edwards Crown with inner gold belt and ER in centre.The inner gold belt is inscribed Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense. (Meaning - in French -" Evil be to him who evil thinks." Below the wreath in gold are the words "Royal Australian Engineers." The centre has the gold " E R ". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Journal - Book, Ledger and reports to Ringwood Council 1925-1926, 1920s
Given to the Ringwood Historical Research Group in 1977 by the City Engineer Mr A C Robertson with accompanying letterLedger with dark brown covers and red cloth spine. All pages filled. Engineers reports to council from 23-Apr-1925 to 2-Dec-1926 made by F.R. Lucas. Letter from A.C.Robertson 22-Feb-1977. +Additional Keywords: Lucas, Mr F R / Robertson, A C -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Bridge Inspection
... Engineers ...A black and white photograph of the 1st australian Task Forece Commander (Aug 1969 - Jun 1970) Brigadier Stewart Weir MC, inspects a bridge built by 17 Construction Squadron over a creek northwest of the province capital Baria. The Engineers are fitting screens to protect the foundations.photograph, brig stewart weir, 1st atf base, baria, gibbons collection catalogue, 17th construction squadron, engineers, military cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Brig Stewart Weir
... Engineers ...A black and white photograph of Route 23, Northwest of the 1st Australian Tasj Force (1ATF) base as Nui Dat, The ATF Commander Brig. Stewart Weir talks to Engineers working at bridge site. The bridge foundations had been damaged, by water, during a heavy rain storm.photograph, brig stewart weir, 1st atf base, 1st field sqn engineers, gibbons collection catalogue, national route 23, nui dat, engineers -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
Logistic Support Force Engineersplaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder Patch
USA Army Engineers Patchbadge/buttons, vietname, army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam 66-67 by Gordon Miller, 17th Construction Squadron
17th Construction Squad ( engineers)vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, John "Jacko" Miller
Tunnel Rat (Field Engineer).behind the wire, jack "jacko" miller -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Tunnel Rats
... Engineers ...A black and white photograph of Engineer 'Tunnel Rats' prepare to blow a NVA/VietCong bunker complex and its connecting tunnels, and at the same time seed the underground area with C.S, gas crystals North West of the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, 1st atf base, nui dat, tunnel rats, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, engineers, c s gas -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Street Beautification: Port Melbourne, 1980s
The City Engineer's Department within the former City of Kew, was responsible for public works, including street beautification. This photograph was held in the archives of the Department and was subsequently gifted to the Kew Historical Society. Like other examples originally held by the Department, photographs of road works, street beautification, engineering works were often sourced from other municipalities, or countries, to use as references for engineering works and design in Kew.Colour photographic positive (faded) of street beautification in Port Melbourne, used as a model by the Engineer's Department of the City of Kew for how civic spaces, including shopping centre precincts, could be improved. street beautification, city of kew -- engineers department, public works -- kew (vic.), port melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Street Beautification: Port Melbourne, 1980s
The City Engineer's Department within the former City of Kew, was responsible for public works, including street beautification. This photograph was held in the archives of the Department and was subsequently gifted to the Kew Historical Society. Like other examples originally held by the Department, photographs of road works, street beautification, engineering works were often sourced from other municipalities, or countries, to use as references for engineering works and design in Kew.Colour photographic positive (faded) of street beautification in Port Melbourne, used as a model by the Engineer's Department of the City of Kew for how civic spaces, including shopping centre precincts, could be improved. street beautification, city of kew -- engineers department, public works -- kew (vic.), port melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Street Beautification: Port Melbourne, 1980s
The City Engineer's Department within the former City of Kew, was responsible for public works, including street beautification. This photograph was held in the archives of the Department and was subsequently gifted to the Kew Historical Society. Like other examples originally held by the Department, photographs of road works, street beautification, engineering works were often sourced from other municipalities, or countries, to use as references for engineering works and design in Kew.Colour photographic positive (faded) of street beautification in Port Melbourne, used as a model by the Engineer's Department of the City of Kew for how civic spaces, including shopping centre precincts, could be improved. street beautification, city of kew -- engineers department, public works -- kew (vic.), port melbourne -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Ceremonial object, Presentation Gavel and Sound Block presented to Shire of Bacchus Marsh in Memory of Alec William Bond, 1968
Alec William Bond was Secretary and Engineer for the Shire of Bacchus Marsh from 1924 until his death in 1968. The position of Secretary was similar to a Chief Executive Officer in contemporary terminology. Mr Bond was a prominent figure in the Bacchus Marsh community for nearly 50 years and as Shire Engineer was responsible for the design of a number of local infrastructure projects including the buildings and water scheme at the Lady Northcote Children's Farm at Glenmore and the public swimming pool in Grant Street, A physical memento that recognises the long and notable contributions of an important local government official and their service to the Bacchus Marsh Shire and community.A sound block with a green felt base and inscribed brass plaque with accompanying small hardwood mallet in a cradle.Engraved text on a brass plaque which reads: Presented by May Bond and Family to the Shire of Bacchus Marsh in memory of Alec William Bond Shire Secretary & Engineer 1924 – 1968.alec william bond, bacchus marsh shire council, gavel and sound blocks, local officials and employees, local government -
Federation University Historical Collection
Drawing Equipment, Ruler, Straight /Parallel Lines
... engineers ...This type of solid brass ruler may have been used in Drawing Offices of Consultants - Engineers, Architects, Surveyors. It would also be used in mechanical drawing classes at Ballarat School of MInes. Brass rule with straight edges. Mounted on grooved roller mounts. Kasner & Moss, MELBOURNE. Initials "DNR" scratched into surface. Miniature "SMB" - 2 at each end. (Suze used for jewellery)brass, ruler, engineers, architects, surveyors, mechanical drawing, ballarat school of mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE STORY OF THE BENDIGO MONIER ARCH BRIDGES - ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA, 2014
12 page booklet used as a handout for the ceremony to recognise the Bendigo Monier Arch Bridges under the Engineering Heritage Australia, Heritage Recognition Program on 9th August 2014. Includes photos of some bridges and a photo of the Monash and Anderson Families in 1897. Eight bridges in Bendigo were built by Monash and Anderson under the Monier Patents.Institution of Engineers Australia -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Hat Fur-Felt, 1983
Khaki fur felt slouch hat fitted with a puggaree in a light green with a metal Royal Australian Engineers corps badge attached to the front, the rising sun badge attached on the left and a colour patch on the right. Front - Engraved on the Corps Badge: ER/ HONI . SOIT . QUI . MAL .Y . PENSE / ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS /. Left Side - Engraved on The Rising Sun Badge: THE ARMY AUSTRALIAN /. Right Side - Colour Patch Interior - Leather Lining - 1984 / 54 / MADE BY / "FAYREFIELD" / MELBOURNE Lining - HOWEhat, officer, fur-felt, peace keeping -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Carpark: South Melbourne, 1980s
The City Engineer's Department within the former City of Kew, was responsible for public works, including street beautification. This photograph was held in the archives of the Department and was subsequently gifted to the Kew Historical Society. Like other examples originally held by the Department, photographs of road works, street beautification, engineering works were often sourced from other municipalities, or countries, to use as references for engineering works and design in Kew.Colour photographic positive (faded) of public parking in South Melbourne, perhaps used as a model by the Engineer's Department of the City of Kew for how civic spaces, including shopping centre precincts, could be improved. city of kew -- engineers department, public works -- kew (vic.), south melbourne, carparks, signs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Brig Weir 3
... Engineers ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the 1st Australian Task force Commander (Aug 1969 - Jun 1970). Brigadier Stewart Weir MC (centre of the group) inspects a new bridge built by Australian Engineers from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, South Vietnam.photograph, brig stewart weir, engineers, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, "Vale Kenneth Hall", Dec. 2016
... Engineers ...Newspaper, full colour four pages - Surrey Hills Neighbourhood News, Issue No. 205, December 2016/January 2017" with an obituary titled "Vale Kenneth Hall", about the death early November of MMTB tramway Engineer Ken Hall. Notes his involvement with the Z class tram and has a photo of him at the controls. Active at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre.trams, tramways, preston workshops, personnel, engineers, z class, mmtb -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge
Hat Badge. Royal Australian Engineers`badge/buttons, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photo
Photo of crest of Royal Australian Engineersphoto, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Greatcoat
Army, Royal Australian Engineers, with buttonsuniform, 1966, army