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Federation University Historical CollectionLetter, Specifications for taking down , carting and re-erecting engine gear puddlers
Taking down of equipment of the Berry Consols Gold Mining Company No.1 Mine. Handwritten specifications.engine, gear, air pipes, surface horizontal gear, machine horses, sluice deck, tram roads, step ladders, engine house, balance weights, sludge vat -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, Australia's second Air Mail. The aviation Career of Basil Watson 1893-1917, 2017
This booklet relates the life of Basil Watson. It tells in detail his early life, background, his home built aeroplane, his display flights and his tragic death and the story since. This year marks 100 years since one of Australia’s pioneering aviators, Basil Watson arrived in Warrnambool and delivered the first airmail to the town. Basil Watson was born in Bendigo in 1894. His interest in aviation which began at a young age, took him to England at the commencement of WW1 where he worked at Brookland in aviation workshops and as a test pilot. Despite crashing and suffering injuries he was not deterred. He returned to Australia and by 1916 Basil had built his own plane. He soon took to the air performing tricks and barnstorming to the delight of onlookers. His connection to Warrnambool lies with his delivery of the first airmail to the town, an event which was filled with much excitement. Basil Watson, pioneer aviator landed his 50hp home built aeroplane on the racecourse on Saturday January 27th 1917, after a flight from Point Cook. The trip of 166 miles took just under two hours, and set a record non-stop cross country flight for Australia. Watson was heartily welcomed by the Mayor, to whom he delivered three letters, the first aerial post to Warrnambool. One of the letters, from the Mayor of Melbourne Sir David Hennessy to the Mayor of Warrnambool is now in the W&DHS collection: I have much pleasure in sending you greetings by aeroplane piloted by my friend, Mr Basil Watson. I hope when the cruel war is over and victory crowns our efforts, we, over the Commonwealth, will be able to fly from one State to the other. With best wishes for the New Year. Yours truly, DV Hennessy. Basil Watson was unfortunately killed two months after his historic visit to Warrnambool. While participating in an air show at Point Cook, the plane he way flying that day crashed into the sea. This booklet tells the story of an interesting part of Warrnambool and Australia's aviation history. It has special significance as it enlightens two significant items in our local collection, namely the letter which he delivered and the seat from his aircraft.A small 29 page booklet with blue and white photograph of Basil Watson in his aeroplane. It contains a number of black and white and some colour photographs. Introduction from the author, "This small booklet recognises the short career of Basil Watson. He came to my attention when researching the French aviator Maurice Guillaux who carried the first official air mail in Australia, Melbourne to Sydney in two and a half days 16/18 July 1914..... Tom Lockley 1 June 2017. Handwritten inside front cover,"These items may be of interest to add to your material about Basil Watson. Its a pity that the 100 year anniversary of his flight was not more widely recognised but thank you for mounting some of his records. Tom Hockley."warrnambool, basil watson, first airmail flight, aviation career of basil watson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Letter - Letter & Envelope
A letter written by Pte Wayne Maschette 8RAR to his family while he serving in Vietnam. A four page hand written letter to family back home on Wednesday 14th..... The letter is written on standard issue Australian Force Vietnam letterhead paper. The letter starts with "Dear De & Dennis" Air mail/Australian Force Vietnam/Mr. & Mrs. D. Williams 8rar, maschette, letter & envelope, aust. force vietnam, w.a., 5716538 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Letter - Letter & Envelope
... ink/ 8RAR/ Air Mail An envelope and a two paged letter written ...A letter written by 8RAR soldier in Vietnam to "Dear De" outlining events about an incident with the detonation of a mine, number killed and injured. The writer states he was not involved in the incident as he was serving at the fire support base, not the battle front.An envelope and a two paged letter written on Australian Forces Vietnam letterhead paper, dated Sunday 1st March. The envelope is addressed to Mis D Maschette and the letter starts off with "Dear De". It is written in blue ink. The envelope has a red and blue striped border with the "Air Mail" symbol in the top left hand corner. A map of Vietnam is located under the air mail symbol. Australian Force Vietnam Coat of arms header/ Blue ink/ 8RAR/ Air Mailletter, wayne maschette, aust. force vietnam, sig pl, suppt co, 8rar -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchLetter
Letter dated 16/5/1945 from Pilot Neville Sparks to Mrs Wilkinson informing her of the possible death of her son when his plane was shot down. From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Photocopy of a handwritten letter. Single page.Rear - Mr Neville Sparks (John's pilot when they were shot down) wrote this beautiful letter to John and Hud's parents.pilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchLetter - Letters x 2
Two letters on RAAF letterhead paper one dated 1/11/1941 from Jack to Hud. From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Photocopy of two handwritten letters on letterhead depicting bird in flight below a crown.John to Hudpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: LETTER CAMERON SUTHERLAND SEWARD PTY LTD. TO J. J. STANISTREET
Letter Cameon, Sutherland Seward Pty Ltd., to J.J Stanistreet Esq, 27 May 1931, machinery 'likely to fill the Air Compressing portions of plant required for the Monument Hill and Central Nell Gwynne Mines' Items are: straight lined self-contained steam driven air compressor by Ingersoll-Rand company, straight lined self-contained steam driven air compressor by Intersoll-Sargeant & Co.bendigo, gold mining, mccoll rankin and stanistreet, bendigo, gold mining, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet, g. seward, cameron, sutherland seward pty ltd. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: QUOTE FROM MILLER AND CO. MACHINERY, 25th May 1931
Five-page letter and quote, 25th May 1931, from Miller & Co Machinery, 27 Queen Street, South Melbourne. Bendigo office phone 50. Quote for Central Nell Gwynne shaft: steam winch, straight line steam drive air compressor, air receiver, Cornish flue boiler, Worthington duplex steam pump. Price for foregoing 740 pounds. Delivery of boiler at Redan shaft, poppet legs standing at Buttrey's Reward Mine and the whole of the balance of the plant F.O.R. Melbourne Monument Hill Shaft: steam winch double cylinder, straight line single stage steam driven air compressor, air receiver crown flanged ends, Cornish flue boiler, steam pipes, air pipes, iron chimney stack 26'0' x 3'.6' diameter, black steel wire ropes 1000' length Price for foregoing 610 pounds. If preferred, self-contained boiler in lieu of Cornish type offered, the following is offered: return tube boiler, by Roberts and Sons Bendigo. This boiler is self-contained Deborah shaft: straight line steam driven air compressor, air receiver. Price 200 pounds.bendigo, gold mining, mccoll rankin and stanistreet, miller and co., machinery., central nell gwynne gold mine, monument hill gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION:CAMERON SUTHERLAND SEWARD TO STANISTREET ESQ
Letter Cameron Sutherland Seward Pty Ltd., 26 May 1931 to J.J.Stanistreet Esq, Commonwealth Bank Buildings, Charing Cross, Bendigo re quotes from Mr. Bloomfield 'in connection with the Deborah, Monument Hill and Central Nell Gwynne Mines. Deborah Mine: horizontal steam driven air compressor, air receiver - price 45 pounds. Steam mining winches, Cornish boiler, Lancashire Jackass boiler, Cornish Flue Boiler (Roberts) funnels for boilers, exhaust tanks, quartz hoppers, poppet heads.bendigo, gold mining, mccoll rankin and stanistreet, bendigo, monument hill gold mine, deborah gold mine, central nell gwynne gold mine, g. seward, j.j. stanistreet, cameron, sutherland and seward pty ltd. -
Moorabbin Air MuseumLetter (Item) - Flight Cover Qantas Super Constellation
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Moorabbin Air MuseumAccessory (Item) - Leather Satchel Marked With Associated Airlines - Melbourne
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Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Arrangements for Air Training Corps Parade through the city streets on Saturday 15th April 1944", Apr. 1944
"Arrangements for Air Training Corps Parade through the city streets on Saturday 15th April 1944" Letter from HS Wootton, town clerk advising of event. Several memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram and bus arrangements.Notations written in pencil on memo.trams, tramways, events, parades -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Parade of Air Force Personnel (Males Only) through city streets Friday 15th October, 1943", Oct. 1943
"Parade of Air Force Personnel (Males Only) through city streets Friday 15th October, 1943" Three memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements for above event. Letter from GJ Dean, acting town clerk, dated 9 Oct '43, with attachment of march orders, dated 15 Oct '43.Notations written in pencil on memo.trams, tramways, events, parades -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Parade of Combined Women's Services (Navy, Army & Air Force), Oct. 1943
Parade of Combined Women's Services (Navy, Army & Air Force) Through City Streets, Tuesday 19th October 1943 2 copies of letter from GJ Dean, Acting Town Clerk, City of Melbourne regarding arrangements for parade. Letter dated 9 October 1943. 2 copies of memo from Simpson, Assistant Manager to officers concerned regarding tram and bus arrangements. Memo dated 13 October 1943 Memos from Dist Traffic Supt SS, JM Harry to Assistant Manager, Mr Bell and depot masters and inspectors. Memos dated 18 October 1943"City March - Tues 19/10/43" written in blue pencil across top of letter and in red pencil across one memo.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, world war i -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Frognall, 22/10/1986 12:00:00 AM
Letter and research material on Frognall from the Department of Defence {Air Force Office} Royal Australian Air Force sectionl, to the Canterbury History Group with information on the Royal Australian Air Force's use of Frognall8 A 4 pagescanterbury, frognall, royal australian air force, mont albert road, world war 1939-1945 -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter, Tom Coates, C.1941/42
... Letter on single sheet Air Mail Folded into 4 with faded... sheet Air Mail Folded into 4 with faded letter scribbled across ...Part of the Coates Family Collection. Letter from Tom Coates to father John Coates. Tom died 5/3/42, refer Cat No 9654.4 for his service details.Letter on single sheet Air Mail Folded into 4 with faded letter scribbled across 2 pages. Cream colour paper and blue writing.Addressed to “Mr John Coates - 48 Phillipson Street, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia”2/2 pioneers, letter, coates family 1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTER & ENVELOPE, 14 Jan '43
Part of the Coates Family Collection. Refer Cat No 9654.41 -Two page letter to Dad/Maise in black and blue handwriting on lined white pages with YMCA letter head on top. On top of page one is no. name and Unit of writer. 2. - White envelope by Air Mail and stamped. Torn open.2. Addressed to "Mr. J. Coates, 45 Philipson St. Albert Park, SCG, Melbourne, Victoria".letter, envelope, coates family 1 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Vertical file, City of Camberwell
A vertical file of clippings and general information relating to the City of Camberwell including: 1. Election notice, The Argus, 28.8.1937 (1 page). 2. “City news”: Council announces conservation position. Undated. (8 pages). 3. “Council to introduce new waste collection”. Undated Council publication. (4 pages). 4. Camberwell newsletter (incomplete, undated). (4 pages). 5. Camberwell City News, December 1983. (8 pages). 6. Camberwell City News, October, 1984. (8 pages). 7. City of Camberwell 1984/5 budget. (8 pages). 8. ‘’Recycling – It’s up to you’’ (source uncertain, like Council publication undated). (1 page). 9. ‘’Big bins arrive’’, Free Press, 1.2.1984. (1 page). 10. New bins photo and article – no heading; Free Press, 11 April 1884 with note re role of Cr Jim Rumpf. 11. Booklet: Camberwell Your City 82, 31 pages includes business ads as well as municipal information; published 1982. 12. Article re Richard Pearse, newly elected councillor re his philosophy; SHNN No 9, April / May 1984. 13. Article re Mary Drost, newly elected councillor re her philosophy; SHNN No 4, June / July, 1983. 14. Article re Irene Wegner, newly elected councillor re his philosophy; SHNN No 18, October / November 1985. 15. Article asking questions of ward candidates Patrick Trost and Alex Briggs, SHNN No 11, August / September 1984. 16. Articles re new councillors Jennie Carey and Sally Brentnall, SHNN No 39, April /May 1989. 17. Articles re views of ward candidates Wendy Nettle, David McCloskey and Alan Black, SHNN No 23, August / September 1986. 18. Article re CEO Brian Jones, SHNN No 39, April / may 1989. 19. Article questioning Council's conservation strategy in the light of proposed Red rooster development and forthcoming sale of then post office in Canterbury Road, SHHN No 64, June / July 1993. 20. Article urging voting at August 1992 local government elections; candidates mentioned: Bryan Steele, Joe Stanley, Ted Dugdale, Ilias Gouletas, Dennis Whelan, Phillip Barresi, SHNN No 59, August / September 1992. 21. Article re Phillip Barresi and Ilias Gouletsas - with photos, SHNN No 59, August / September 1992. 22. Article re Dennis Whelan and Ted Dugdale - with photos, SHNN No 59, August / September 1992. 23. Exhibition pamphlet: 'Camberwell - As we were' produced for Victoria's 150th anniversary, 3-21 June 1985. (REF: SH2023/1/2) 24. Pamphlet re Centenary of proclamation of Boroondara Shire, 17 November 1871; includes photos. (REF: SH2023/1/5) 25. Letter from John Paech to Miss V White of Barton Street re opposition to proposed transfer of part of Surrey Hills from City of Camberwell to City of Box Hill, dated 25 July 1986. NB/ Correspondant is Miss Val White. 26. City of Camberwell By-Law No 214 - Incinerator, BBQ & Open Air Burning By-Law, dated 20 April 1988. 27. City of Camberwell By-Law No 207 - Prevention & extinguishing fires, suppressing nuisances, and regulating times incinerators may be used; dated 16 July 1984. city of camberwell, cr jim rumpf, waste collection, recycling, local government -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document - US Gallantry report, United States of America
On A4 paper is a copy from the Department of the Army, Company B, 3D Battalion, 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, APO San Francisco 96371. See the photograph for the details of the letter. It is signed by William L Forrester, 1LT, Infantry Commanding.department of the army, company b, 3d battalion, 39th infantry, 9th infantry division, apo san francisco, flt lt g.g. cooper, garry cooper, william l forrester, infantry commanding, 0219964, pilot, distinguished flying cross, australian force vietnam, raaf, royal australian air force
