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The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Optical Munitions, with R.D. Hill & H.A. Waters
Part of a series entitled “Optical Munitions - School of Natural Philosophy, 1942-1945”. Black and white photo of R.D. Hill and H.A. Waters assembing/operating dial sight (same equipment as held by T.H. Laby in no 122.3/273 in Vol. 1/2)In ink on lower left hand corner : “34”. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORNISH COLLECTION: A T TRUSCOTT
Document. Cornish Collection - A T Truscott. Copy of photo of A T Truscott, Mayor of Bendigo 1945-46 (with handwritten note stating son's of Anthony's). Photo of two-storied brick home with handwritten inscription on back saying ''Truscott Family Home'' (no location).person, bendigo, a. t. truscott, a. t. truscott. mayor of bendigo 1945-1946 -
Wangaratta High School
Rats of Tobruk Association Shield, 1945
The Rats of Tobruk Association, Inc, Victoria was formed in September, 1945. The Association was open for those Servicemen who had Served at, and during, the Longest Siege in British Military History - the Siege of Tobruk - 240 Days, between April10th and December 10th 1941 in WW2 and who were fortunate enough to return to Australia at the end of hostilities. Of approximately 14,000 Australians involved in the Siege of Tobruk, 559 were KIA, 2450 were WIA and 941 became a POW. Brown wooden lacquered shield with the Rats of Tobruk Association symbol (brown rat on gold circle with white ad gold scrolls surrounding with the name of the association printed upon) overlaying a yellow T below a crown. Below the symbol is the motto 'no surrender'.THE RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION NO SURRENDER -
Trentham and District Historical Society
Functional object - Headlights cover, c. 1940
... 1939-1945 ...Black out screen for headlights that were used during the World War 2Circular metal plate to cover car headlight during wartimeNonetrentham, transport, world war 2, motor vehicle, car, ww2, wwii, 1939-1945 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, R. T. Hughes, Arithmetic Part III, by R. T. Hughes, 1939_
Arithmetic text book from 1939, property of Trevor Partington.Hardcover, 504 p.T. Partington Form 3b E. H. E. S. school textbook, partington family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Jug
Used by Myrtle Bennett, Aunt of donor from 1939 to 1998.Green glass jug with pint and ounce measurements calibrated on sidedomestic items, food preparation -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed certificate, 1945
Certificates such as these were given to the families of service-men killed while serving overseas. They were often given out at the welcome home ceremonies for returned men. The returned men received a certificate of appreciation while those for the deceased were given to their families.Jack Birrell was a local lad.... unfinished.Black framed certificate "Black timber framed print with glass – Picture of ship, cannon and plane at top between two Australian Flags with the Kyneton Shire Logo.( Established 1865) Signed by the President under seal with the Australian Commonwealth Military forces emblem at the bottom.enscribed as follows: Presented to Jack Birrell He made the supreme sacrifice By the President, Councillors and Citizens of the Shire of Kyneton In appreciation of His response to the call of the empire by Voluntarily enlisting for active Service overseas. Given under the common seal of the Shire of Kyneton by the President, Councillors and Citizens of this sixth day of September 1945. Signed President W L Hooppell Secretary Swanson "jack birrell -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, 50TH ANNIVERSARY, FRAMED, C. 1995
These 50th Anniversary certificates were also given to individuals who served.A 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war certificate presented to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Centre emblem pictures a family welcoming a serviceman home. Gold decorative border with grey background, mounted with a green border. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Emblem has words: “AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945 - 1995” Signed by: “Prime Minister & Minister for Veterans' Affairs” Stamp on back: “Bethany Gallery”brsl, smirsl, 50th, certificate -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Leigh Blackburn et al, Stokes - A Proud Heritage, 140 Years In Australian Manufacturing Industry - Leigh Blackburn and Gregor C. Eccleston, 2021
Hardcover book based on a history of the Stokes company up to the mid-1990s.Dedication (by Leigh Blackburn) - To my son Peter James Blackburn 1945-1991 who shared with me my association with the Stokes company. -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed Print
Framed Print of Avro Lancaster MK1 flying over Thetford ChaseInscribed label on reverse " Lancaster Mk1 built at Castle Bromwich in 1945 with Merlin 24 Engines. Served with 149 Squadron and 44 Squadron -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
FCV testing meter
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the War, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. The communication systems were regarded at the time to be more technically advanced than the police and the military. These pioneering efforts were directed by Geoff Weste, and later technical experts like Rex Philpot, John Whitehead, Charlie Reisinger and many others who designed, built and repaired most of the radio equipment. There was a dedicated radio laboratory at Surrey Hills in Melbourne. The purpose and operation of this particular instrument is unknown.FCV testing meterMade in the radio laboratory of the Forests Commission Victoriaradio -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BIOGRAPHY - WW2, Brenda M Tranter, "CAPTURED! LIVING WITH DEATH ON THE SUMATRAN RAILWAY", 2022
'"ARTHUR EDMUND TRANTER" Enlisted on 20/11/1939 Regt No. V50166 in the CMF, posted to 2nd Training Bn Balcombe. Discharged from the CMF 16/12/1940 with the rank of Sergeant in 2/7 Training Battalion. Enlisted in the 2nd AIF 17/12/1940 Regt No. VX52843 in 2/29th Battalion at Darnley Camp, embarked for Singapore 13.9.1941, disembarked 5.10.1941, reported missing 16.2.1942 then classified POW. He was recovered in Sumatra after the surrender. He was hospitalised with Malnutrition then classed Debility. Disembarked Sydney 9.10.1945. Discharged from the 2nd AIF on 20/12/1945 with the rank of Lieutenant. He was awarded a Mention in Despatches and the Efficiency Medal.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, white colour background, brown and black colour print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration - sepia colour, half portrait of "A.E. Tranter". Back cover illustration - colour photograph two wreaths with railway line and sleepers. 168 pages, cut, plain white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Attached after page 168 is one A4 sheet of paper, erratum of "Additional Research" information.publications, book, biography, ww2, arthur edmunt tranter -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph of Kiewa Valley Panorama, Kiewa Valley from No. 5 Road, Before 1945
In 1943 a camp for workmen was erected and a commencement made with the erection of plant storage and workshop buildings in the new township of Mt. Beauty. The photograph was probably taken after the completion of these buildings. There is no sign of construction of the town itself. In the latter part of 1945 work was commenced on the Mt. Beauty township area with a medical centre, general trading store and some houses under construction. The No. 5 Road, from where the photograph was taken, is the road to West Kiewa Power Station and Big Hill Scenic Lookout.Is an excellent view of the Kiewa Valley before there was little work undertaken to establish the town of Mt. Beauty. Farming was well established with the evidence of huge areas of cleared land. The junction of the East and West Kiewa Rivers can be clearly seen. The first Workmen's camp is near the river and some workshop buildings can also be seen. Black and white photograph of the Kiewa Valley, looking North.Handwritten on the back of photograph "Kiewa Valley from No. 5 Road".kiewa valley, camp, buildings, mt. beauty -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Menu
Copy of a menu for a Christmas dinner held in 1945. The dinner was held by the Signals Unit, Air Headquarters (Operations) of the British Air Forces of Occupation, Bad Eilsen, Germany. This appears to be a colour photocopy of the original menu and the reverse has been autographed by a number of the dinner attendees. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - ANZAC COLLECTION: BISCUIT TIN
Anzac biscuit tin: on front ' limited edition Anzac biscuit' on bottom below image ' 'Tarakan 1945' Tin has khaki base colour, image is black and white, red and white text on tin. RSL story and Anzac biscuit story printed on back.military, world war 2, biscuit tin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WARNE COLLECTION: THE NORTHERN RADIO SERVICE CALENDAR
Wall calendar for 1945. Picture of a shingle roof cottage set in a garden titled amid spring blooms. Under the picture season's greetings from The Northern Radio Service (W. L. Tresidder) radio and electrical service specialists, 333 Hargreaves Street, Bendigobusiness, retail, northern radio service -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - LILLIAN DOBLE COLLECTION: LEATHER WALLET
Leather foldover wallet, crocodile skin pattern. Personal wartime memorabilia, 1942-1948, of Lillian Doble. The Lillian Doble Collection. Four Stamps, 1945 peace stamp 31/2d, 21915-1935 Anzac commemoration Stamps 2d., Australian halfpenny Stamp.personal effects, world war 2, lillian doble -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - CAMPBELL'S CREEK DREDGE
Auction catalogue for a sale on the 18th October, 1945 at the Campbell's Creek Dredge (Near Castlemaine) under instructions from the Mines Department. For sale was Dredging Machinery, Plant and Equipment. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers. Catalogue contains descriptions of some lots.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - campbell's creek dredge, mines department, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1 and Post WW11
John Thomas O'Bree enlisted in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt AIF on 4.7.16. As a Stretcher Bearer he was awarded a "Military Medal on 4.10.18 during an attack at Estrees east of Peronne. He worked without rest for 24 hours bringing out wounded lying helpless under concentrated shell fire and machine guns. Hospitalised on 20.10.18 with Influenza. Discharged from the AIF on 27.10.19. He enlisted again during WW11 on 24.4.41 for home service in the CMF, served in various Garrison Bn’s Ordnance and Salvage depots and was discharged on 18.1.45.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J.T O'Bree. 1. Military Medal. 2. British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal.1 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Aust Inf" 2 & 3 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Bn" 4 & 5 "V13666 J T O'Bree"medals, military, history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Envelope - to Mr Max Campbell, Portland, Aug-39
White envelope, red 2d stamp, postmarked Melbourne, 11.30 am 28 August 1939. Addressed to Mr Max Campbell, Portland. Return address bottom left, 'Briscoe & Co. Ltd (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) Box 250 B, MELBOURNE -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Nichollss Seamanship and Nautical Knoweledge
Nichollss Seamanship and Nautical Knoweledge Front end page has handwritten " FJS Morse, Red Ensign Club, Wells Street, Aldgate, London, England" Author: Charles H Brown Publisher: Brown, Son and Ferguson Ltd Date: 1939warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, nichollss seamanship and nautical knoweledge, charles h brown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ATHLETICISM
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Athleticism: winners of the Australian YMCA interclub tournament in Ballarat in 1939. Back row: A. Kent, W. Parry and S. Renault. Front roe: H. Chatfield and R. Wallace. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; CASH RECEIPT BOOK
Document. 100 cash receipts with carbon copy duplicates pages. 33 pages used. Receipts signed by Chancellor Gen. Sec. The title of the document is 'The Shell duplicate. 100 leaves in duplicate. Cash Receipt Book for carbon copy.' 1939-40.Lydia Chancellororganization, club / society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE - HISTORY OF CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE
Typed carbon copy of the History of the Central Deborah Gold Mine from 1939 to 1954. Includes Chronological History, Machinery & Poppet Legs, the Reefs and the Method of Mining. Also a paragraph on the Victoria Hill site. There are a number of hand written inclusions on the pages.mine, gold, central deborah gold mine, central deborah gold mine, history of central deborah gold mine, mine machinery, victoria hill site -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W.D.MASON COLLECTION: ENROLMENT FORM, 11 Feb 1942
Cream Document. W.D.Mason Collection, Enrolment form for Military Service for Home Defence for Mason Walter David (born 5.10.1898), signed and dated 11.2.1942 (Defence Act 1903-1939 -Part IV A.A.Form , M.3A ( Introduced December , 1940).Commonwealth of Australiabusiness, retail, w d mason -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port Melbourne Football Club Ltd.138th Annual General Report 2013, 2013
From the collection of Terry KEENAN.Port Melbourne Football Club Ltd.138th Annual General Report Season 2013, A4 60 pp plus cover wit black & white photograph of North Port Oval circa 1939. Includes Profit and Loss Statement 2013.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - SHEPPARTON MUNICIPAL QUARRIES
Orange covered catalogue for auction of Extensive Quarry Machinery, Plant, Equipment and Land of the Shepparton Municipal Quarries at Dookie held on 27th June, 1939. Printed by The Cambridge Press. Contains description of lots. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - shepparton municipal quarries, j h curnow & son, the cambridge press -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - History, Crests
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Clunes Museum
Document - EXTRACTS
DONATED TO MUSEUM BY SHIRE TALBOT AND CLUNES.CREAM COVER WIRE BINDING SCHOOL EXERCISE BOOK CONTAINING HANDWRITTEN EXTRACTS OF CLUNES MUNICIPAL COUNCIL. MINUTES - BOOK NO 1 - 1860 - 1869 - BOOK NO 2 - 1869 - 1877 - BOOK NO 3 - 1877 - 1914 - BOOK NO 4 - 1914 - 1939local history, document, local government, shire talbot & clunes. extracts of minutes -
Clunes Museum
Document - EXERCISE BOOKS
1st clunes brownie pack