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Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - PHOTO POSTCARDS, c.1914 - 19
.1) War damage Albert .2) War damage Albert .3) War damage Albert .4) Village scene Native .5) British soldiers in dug outs, colour .6) War damage Hotel De Ville Arras The cards are part of a collection re J S HOWLETT. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) - .6) Photo cards of war damage at various sites in different theatres of war.Postcards written in either ink or pencil.documents, postcards, military history, bombardment damage, ruins -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook - Prayer Book, Ivan Loveridge Bennett, Song and Service Book for Ship and Field - Army and Navy, 1942
Small book with black cover; 195 pagesnon-fictionanne rennie collection, wal harbord, merchant navy, seamen, seafarers, ww2, battle of the atlantic, walter harbord, navigation, prayers, army, navy, soldiers, balikpapan, borneo, indonesia, battle of balikpapan, lt d. bacon -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Greensborough RSL - military hardware at entrance to RSL, 1940o
This photo shows the gun at the entrance to the Greensborough RSL (Main Street Greensborough). It is a 25 pounder gun-howitzer, the standard British field gun of WW2, introduced here from 1940. We used them in great numbers, right up to the 1960s, and even manufactured them here, hence why every RSL seems to have one. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough rsl -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Atlas, George Philip & Son Ltd, The London Geographical Institute, Philips' Mercantile Marine Atlas, 1904
Philips' Mercantile Marine Atlas of the World contains a series of 30 plates containing over 100 charts and plans, with tables of over 8,600 distances between ports, national and house flags, lists of British & United States Consulates and a complete index of 20,000 ports. Specially designed for merchant shippers, exporters and ocean travellers, and for general use. The atlas is significant as a record of the status of world statistics in 1904, of interest to travelers, merchants, and world traders. "Philips' Mercantile Marine Atlas of the World". Dark blue hardcover, gold embossing and trim. Edited by George Philip, F.R.G.S. Second edition. Published in London by George Philip & Son, London, Date: 1904 Inscription on a purple stamp on the fly page."Please - - - / HARDY GILLARD / - - / - - LONDON"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, atlas, marine atlas, philip's mercantile marine atlas, ports, flags, consulates, ocean travellers, shipppers, merchants, 1904 -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Cassell and Company, Ltd, Australian War Photographs, 1917
Photographic history of Australians during World War One129 page book with soft beige, brown and black cover depicting three soldiers at the front during World War One. The book includes many photographs and artwork of Australians at the French front from November 1917 until the end of the war. Photographers include Frank Hurley, E. Brooks, H.F. Baldwin and G.H. Wilkins. Artists include Crozier, W.L. King, Alan Lewis, Lothian, John Davis, S. Perks, I. Picking, Daryl Lindsay, Alf Saville, L.H. Howie, Stuart Shaw, P. Huthnance, Stiggo, S. Perks, C.H. Gould, Ted Canon, Bernie Bragg, S. Shaw, Will Dyson, An introduction is written by W. Birdwood, France, 28 September 1917. A number of pages have written notes on them by someone who had obviously been on the French Front. (These pages have been scanned and uploaded onto Victorian Collections. non-fictionPhotographic history of Australians during World War Onechatham family collection, chatham, world war one, world war 1, world war i, france, trenches, front line, birdwood, mark ridgeay, harold williamson, flanders, poziers, somme, becourt, mouquet farm, rupert whiteley, ypres, montauban, field cooker, gueudecourt, band, bapaume, bullecourt, h. murray, hindernburg wire, messines, howitzer, w. holmes. canon, ted canon, hill 60, gas masks, siege battery, menin road, ambulance, dressing station, glencorse wood, prisoners, pigeons, australian commonwealth military forces, sgs, chatham - holmes family archive -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, Ballarat School of Mines Student's Magazine, March 1900, 03/1900
Table of contents: Editorial, News and Notes, A Journey from Natal to Mashonaland with the British S.A. Coys. Police, A plea for research, New Caledonia, Notes on Victorian geology, Mt Bischoff Mine & Mill, Summaries and notes from the mining journals, Things we eat and drink, Farewell to A. S. Coyte, Balance sheet, Sports, Editorial notices.Pale green booklet of 12 pagesSigned on front cover 'H.R. Murphy'ballarat school of mines, students' magazine, c.a.m. deane, mr arthur, s. coyte, h.r. murphy, natal, mashonaland, british police, new caledonia, mt bischoff mine and mill, a.s. coyt, harry davis and co, purser and wilson, j. treweek, bert porter, boer war, a.e.c. kerr, eric moore, o. thiele, s.b. vial, lager beer, arthur coyte, l.j. auston & co., great western vineyard, hans irvine, r.g. ingrams, j. miller and co., w. porter and co, carter and werner -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Invitation, Lecture and Concert, 1942
Invitation and ticket to a lecture and concert arranged by the City of St Kilda at St Kilda Town Hall on 19 June 1942. The lecture topic was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War Correspondent William Courtney, and the entertainment included musical performances and a film screening. Admission was free but donations were collected for the St Kilda Patriotic Society.Folded grey-brown coloured light card printed in dark bluewilliam courtney, margaret schofield, arnold matters, thea phillips, noel nickson, city of st kilda, arnold colman, st kilda patriotic society -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medal WW1 Victory Medal
Australian Victory medal awarded to Navy personal and Army personal who actually saw service in navy and army theatres of war between 5th.August and November 1918. 2 and 3 medals British War Medal awarded to Navy and Army personal who saw service or lost their lives in active service between 1914 - 1918.three in total #1 gold in colour. on rainbow coloured ribbon. #2 bronze in colour on gold white and blue ribbon #3 bronze in colour on frayed ribbon.## 1.. Roman Goddess of Victory engraved on front, and THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919. on back # 2 and #3 St.George on horse back engraved on front. King George on back.1914 -1918. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchEbonised Framed Print, "Menin Gate at Midnight.", 1927
Original painting was oil on canvas in 1927. Painted by Will Longstaff. Painted in Greater London United Kingdom. The painting commemorates soldiers with no marked graves on the Western Front during the First World War. It is a dedication to the 350000 men of the British and Empire Forces who died in battles around Yrpes in Belgium. Contains the names of 55000 men with no known grave.Wooden framed print.Brass plaque with "Menin Gate at Midnight" on frame. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to John GORDON. He was born on 18/02/1870. John enlised on, 01/12/1914 in Carlton before being discharged from duties with the AAMC on 22/03/1919. John GORDON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ada GORDON (wife). John Gordon was awarded the British War Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMachine - Victa Airtourer VH-BWI
Historical Details: . Description: In 1953 Dr Henry Millicer entered and won, from 103 other contestants, a competition held by the Royal Aero Club of Great Britain for a two seat light aircraft. A small team was formed to build a wooden prototype, VH-FMM, which first flew in March 195. Level of Importance: Regionalvictor airtourer -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionHose winding tool
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesHose reel holder winder for canvas hoses Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.FCVforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionHose reel holder
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesHose reel holder with two 1&1/2 inch and one 2&1/2 inch canvas hosesforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionFigure 8 hose winding tool
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesFigure 8 hose reel holder winder for canvas hoses Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.FCVforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionHose pressure testing kit
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesHose pressure testing kit. Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.FCVforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionHose clamps (various)
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesTools used to clamp canvas hose for testing. Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.FCVforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionHose basket
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesWicker basket used on the end of suction hose to stop debris entering the pump forests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionHose key
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesTools used undo brass coupling on canvas hose Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.FCVforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionCanvas hose roll holder (various)
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesHolders to carry canvas hose rolls Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.forests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionHose vulcaniser
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesUsed to repair canvas hose A rubber patch is placed over the hole in the hose and clamped. It is then heated electrically to melt the rubber patch Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.forests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionHose coupling tool
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesUsed to attach couplers to canvas hose The tool is held in a large clamp and stretches the coupler onto the hose. A tension bar is used to control leverage Canvas hose needs to be washed, dried, rolled and stored properly after it has been used otherwise it will rot. Unrolled hose is notorious for becoming tangled.Warren Brownforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionREGA Hose key
After the 1939 bushfires the Forests Commission placed orders for 130,000 feet (nearly 40 km) of 1½ inch canvas hose in Britain to accompany over 200 new pumps of various types. The Altona workshop became a major centre for fabrication, repair and storage of hose. But lack of standardisation of hose couplings plagued Australian firefighters for decadesRega hose keyREGAforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, fire pump, fire tanker -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Charles Withers (aka Bill) and his friend Mervyn Britain (right) in their trench at Southernwood, Eltham, 1916
Charles Withers (aka Bill) with his good friend from school, Mervyn Britain with mock trenches and rifles at the Withers family home, Southernwood, Eltham. The view is looking to the east with Main Road and associated buildings near ridge in distance. [Charles son, John Withers explained that his father and friend liked to play war games.]On back of photo: "Bill (left) Mervyn (right) in their trench 1916" Many items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, eltham, 1916, main road, southernwood, trenches -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badges x 2, Red Cross - Nation& Honour
These badges feature an image of the British nurse Edith Cavell. She was shot by a German firing squad in 1915 for assisting Allied soldiers to escape from Belgium. She became an heroic figure of sacrifice in World War One and her image on these badges has been used to promote the sales of them to assist the welfare of Allied soldiers.These badges are significant souvenirs of World War One and were probably sold in Warrnambool and district..1 Circular metal and enamel badge featuring, inside a black oval a drawing of the face and shoulders of a nurse in uniform. The oval is in the centre of a red cross. In the spaces left by the cross is black text on a white background.. The outer rim is red .There is a pin clip on the reverse. .2 Identical to .1 but very faded .1 OUR DAY NATION & HONOURnurse, edith cavell -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPrint - Framed Print
The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft of the 1930s–40s that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for service with the Royal Air Force. Due to its lightweight, yet robust, construction and ease of maintenance, the Hurricane had a long operational life in many theatres of war. It was also built by, or exported to, several other countries.. The Hurricane was unusual in that it was flown operationally by both the Allies and the Axis during the WW2.Brown timber frame with cream coloured mount containing print of fighter plane flying over field.Hawker "Hurricane" Mk 11b G-TWTD S/N AE77hawker, hurricane, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Medal - Framed medal, 22/04/1990 12:00:00 AM
The Gallipoli Star was presented to those who had fought at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 (Anzac Day) and those who had arrived subsequently to the initial landing. although Australian and New Zealand governments intended to issue the star the British government thought it unfair. So it was not issued until April 1990 when it was officially presentedBrass metal frame with a green background. At top is a cut out where the 'Gallipoli Star' medal rests. Medal has ribbon Yellow, red, blue,military history, army, numismatics, medals - military -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryPhotograph
Robert James Minnitt introduced the concept of self-administered analgesia, using an apparatus designed and built in conjunction with London scientific instrument-maker, Charles King. The Minnitt apparatus met with considerable success and led to further modifications, including the introduction of the Queen Charlotte gas-air analgesia apparatus in 1936, manufactured by the British Oxygen Company.Black and white photograph of a Minnitt gas/air analgesia apparatus, in a Queen Charlotte case. The case is standing open with the apparatus inside. A label with instructions is on the left side of the case, and the apparatus is on the right side of the case. A nitrous oxide cylinder tank and valve is connected to a small box with a regulator. A tube with a breathing mask is attached to the box. The Queen Charlotte case has hinges on the side and a handle on the top.minnitt gas air apparatus, minnitt, nitrous oxide, queen charlotte case, anaesthetic equipment -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badge - Badges x 8, Collection of various badges
These badges reflect various aspects of life in Australia and the many allegiance which people have to organisations from the Country Womans Association, to football clubs, with groups such as the Industries Protection league and Temperance groups such as the Band of Hope Union espousing interests and ideas in the early to mid 20th centurySocial significance001048.1 CWA badge Round metal badge with dark green rim surrounding monogrammed shield and gum leaf on either side. Victoria in bronze at top of shield. Stokes **** Melb on rear. 001048.2 British Red Cross. Round tin badge with Union Jack flag and red cross on left with text in banners below flag. 001048.3 Victorian Badge of Hope Union. Small button badge with cream background, brown text around edge with image of mother and child in blue tones in the centre 001048.4 St Kilda Football badge. Round tin plastic coated. White background with image of saint emblem on front on background of club colours. 001048.5 Coles Badge. Large button badge with bright blue background with image of lady in black and white in the centre. Text in black. 001048.6 Industries Protection League. Small cream plastic badge with outline of Australia inside a star. Brown boomerangs top and bottom. 001048.7 Junior safety Council. Oval metal badge. Black with brass text and artwork. 001048.8 S.S. Persis. Three dimensional with ship’s wheel at back in white and Australia and British flags in foreground with S.S. Persic on banner below flags. warrnambool history, industries protection league badge, band of hope union badge, s s persic badge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE OLIVIERS, A BRIEF CHRONICLE, 1948
The Oliviers, A Brief Chronicle. As featured in the Saturday Book No. 6 here produced as A Tribute to The British Council and to assist The food for Britain Appeal. Price two shillings and sixpence. Huthinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd. London, New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Cape Town. Australia, 1948. This booklet gives a history of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh (Sir and Lady Olivier), pictures of Laurence from childhood through his career. Also pictures of Vivien Leigh working with Laurence Olivier. b/ 'Olivers To Make Nation Wide Broadcast.' Paper cutting, section from a paper 'The Listener In' July 24-30, 1948. c/ 'Food Appeal By Oliviers In Farewell Broadcast. ' The Olivier's will contribute their fee of about 5000 pounds to the Food Appeal. In Melbourne it will be relayed through 3DB, 3AW, 3XY & 3AR. The sponsors of the Lux Radio Theatre have donated 1000 pounds. Paper cutting 4 September, 1948. What the Oliviers Will Remember. d/ What the Oliviers Will Remember. Oliviers thank Australia and told of their memories of Australia and it's people in a Nation wide broadcast over the ABC and some B class stations. Australian banks will cooperate by receiving money for food parcels. Company leaves.Huthinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd.program, theatre, sir laurance & lady olivier, the oliviers, saturday book no. 6 a tribute to the british council the food for britain appeal. huthinson & co. (publishers) ltd. london, new york, melbourne, sydney, cape town. australia, 1948. booklet a history of laurence olivier & vivien leigh (sir & lady olivier), pictures of laurence from childhood & career. pictures of vivien leigh working with laurence olivier. 'olivers to make nation wide broadcast.' 'the listener in' july 24-30, 1948. 'food appeal by oliviers in farewell broadcast. 'the olivier's will contribute their fee of about 5000 pounds to the food appeal. in melbourne it will be relayed through 3db, 3aw, 3xy & 3ar. the sponsors of the lux radio theatre have donated 1000 pounds. paper cutting 4 september, 1948. what the oliviers will remember. d/ what the oliviers will remember. oliviers thank australia and told of their memories of australia and it's people in a nation wide broadcast over the abc & some b class stations. australian banks will receiving money for food parcels -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchWeapon - 6-Pounder Shell Case, E.C.C, 1942
The Ordnance QF 6-pounder (57mm) 7 cwt was a British anti-tank gun used by both British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. Different versions of the gun were used on tanks, armoured cars and naval vessels. One version - the Molins Gun - was even used on an aircraft. Designed to replace the QF 2-pounder (40mm) it was first used by Australian troops during the El Alamein battles in 1942. The guns were also made in Australia by General Motors Holden who produced 615 of them, delivering the first gun in July 1942. The United States Army also adopted it and called it the 57mm Gun M1. Ammunition was primarily armour-piercing but in March 1944 a high-explosive round was introduced. The shell case shown here would have contained a 2.86kg (6lb 5oz) armour-piercing projectile. Brass Shell CaseOn Base of Cartridge: 6PR 7CWT LOT E.C.C. 236 On central firing disc: No. 15 II 11C 41 115 TH 1- -42 7 1942 F. T
