This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Enamel medallion in red, white and blue featuring three circes (blue outer, white inner and red centre) with text and a eagle motif; medallion attached via a ring to a bar shaped badge in similar enamel style with pin for attachment to garments on the reverse. Bar shaped badge: “PAST-PRESIDENT” Medallion: “1939-1945/ RAAF EUROPE”uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This blanket was made in 1939. The blankets spent 60 years at the Belgrave Heights Convention Centre, This was/is a catered accommodation lodge and these blankets were used by campers.Woollen blanket. Grey with 3 blue stripes. White overlock stitching on the edge. Blanket label reads B.H.C Collins Bros 1939.B.H.C./ COLLINS BROS. / 1939

Sir Harold Winthrop Clapp KBE (7 May 1875 – 21 October 1952) was a transport administrator who over the course of thirty years had a profound effect on Australia's railway network. In two decades as its Chairman of Commissioners, he revolutionised Victorian Railways, with unprecedented attention to customer service and innovations such as more powerful locomotives, air-conditioned carriages, and faster services culminating in the introduction of the flagship Spirit of Progress express train. Seconded to the Federal Government in World War II, he played a pivotal role in the manufacture of fighter aircraft in the defence of Australia. As Director-General of Australia's Land Transport Board, he presented a report on railway gauge standardisation that ultimately led to the eventual linking of all Australian mainland capital cities by a uniform rail gauge. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Winthrop_Clapp, accessed 02/10/2013)Grey, soft covered, stapled report of 89 pages. "Standardization of Australia's Railway Gauges" by Harold Clapp is a report and recommendation regarding the standarization of Australia's railway gauges. The contents include: * Lines suggested for conversion or new lines to be constructed * scheme of conversion of tracks and structures * scheme of conversion of locomotives and rolling stock * Estimated costs * Associated works * Estimated manpower which the project will absorb in its various phases *Standardization of rolling stock * Other considerations associated with the project * Estimated time involved in the various phases of the work. The report includes 8 maps: * Map of Australia showing the various proposals referred to *Map of Australian railways showing extent of standard gauge if proposals are carried out * Map of Australian railways as of 30 June 1944 *Map of Australia showing principal mileages referred to in the report * Railway Map of Western Australia, 1945 * Railway Map of South Australia, 1945 * Railway Map of Victoria, 1945 * Railway Map of Melbourne Suburbs, 1945 railway, guage, standardization, standardisation, fremantle, perth, kalgoorlie, peterborough, silverton, tramway, tram, train, townsville, dajarra, bourke, cunnamulla, charleville, blackall, longreach, winton, hughenden, townsville, gajarra, birdum, darwin, narrow gauge

Local newspaper clipping - 15/3/1945 - Passing of Old Pioneer.Born in Gloucestershire, England ... Settled in Ringwood and was employed at the old Federal Brickyards. It was here that he lost his arm, getting his hand caught in machinery. This handicap did not greatly interfere with his working capacity, and for years he was employed as carter at Bamford's timber yards. He married and settled down at Mt Dandenong Road, Ringwood East and acquired various properties. Interred Box Hill Cemetery on Friday, 9th March.

George Thompson had just come home from New Zealand. In the photo is sister Mavis Thompson and possibly George's parentsBlack and white photo taken in 1939/40 of weatherboard house built about 1922 in Creek Road, Mitcham - now called Bird Street. The house is now demolished.creek road mitcham, thompson, george

Black and white photo of Husband, Charles Edward, 1864 - 1939.husband, charles edward

A two page account of the end of World War 2 and mentions of Legatees who had roles in the current of the Japanese. In "Bouganville the surrender was made to Legatee SG Savige." Also "Legatee J.D.Rogers (Brigadier) represented Australia at the Japanese surrender at Singapore to Lord Louis Mountbatten and led the group of six officers who met and escorted the Japanese delegates. . " Was in a folder of documents about the history of Legacy. Appears to have been mostly compiled by Legatee Cyril Smith as he has many hand written notes on miscellaneous pieces of paper (some are envelopes addressed to him). The notes were typed up into a summary of the History of Legacy. Also documents relating to the first time Legacy approached the public for donations in September 1956, including newspaper articles that were reprinted, a schedule of information that was approved to be released to the press, and a list of potential donors that was circulated to Legatees in the hope they could contact the ones they knew personally or professionally. The documents from this folder have been added in seperate records (see 01262 to 01281). The folder was part of an attempt to capture history of Legacy, generally from the 1950s.The documents provide an insight into the working of Legacy, especially in the 1950s. Legatee Cyril Smith and others were detailing their experiences and knowledge for the future.Two typed quarto pages discussing the end of the war in 1945 and mentioning Legatees.Hand written A and B on top right hand corner and some edits in blue ink.history, world war two, stan savige

WW11 MedalsAustralian Service Medal 1939 - 1945, Defence Medal 1939 - 1945, War Medal 1939 - 1945.50054 R.S. Wright

Very poor quality/damaged photos (2 views).Written on back of photograph, "Centreway, 1945".

.01 - Framed black and white copy of Port Melbourne Old Timers Football Club, dated 1945. Frame is metal and photo is well sealed with clear plastic. .02 - photocopy of above with some of the "old timers" namedsport - australian rules football, social activities, port melbourne football club, pmfc, port melbourne old timers football club, stan plumridge, percy allan may, roy kent, reg 'ox' earle, walter 'watty' power, a b smith, ken (?) robinson, ray bragg, fay bragg

John McNaughton studied at the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1929. The School of Horticulture depicted in this photograph could be associated with the Education Department who had a State Schools' Nursery at Hughesdale.Mounted black and white photo of a group of people who studied Horticulture. One of them is John McNaughton who stands second from the left in the back row.Verso in pencil - ' School of Horticulture, Part 1. May 1939. John [McNaughton] 2nd left back row.horticulture, school of horticulture, mcnaughton, john mcnaughton

Photocopy donated by Anne DavieBlack & White photocopy of the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester in front of the Cowes Primary School - 1945duke & duchess of gloucester, cowes primary school, anne davie

.1 - Foolscap duplicated sheet with changes marked in red ink and pencil notes along the bottom edge, titled "Christmas Eve - Sunday 24 December 1939 - Special late trams and buses to be run in connection with the choral and musical festival to be held in Alexandra Gardens from 11pm to Midnight". Lists routes, times from terminus, city, and arrive back at the depot. Gives details for both the Southern and Northern systems. Dated 21/11/1939, signed W. Simpson Assistant Manager. .2 - Associated passenger check sheet - completed for St Kilda Road at intersection of City Road - records 10 trams with passenger number - does not give car number. Form No 3/201 - July 1939. .3 - Notice to Conductors and Bus Operators - all depots except Footscray and Clifton Hill dated 21/12/1939 on foolscap duplicated paper, advising crews of the event, minimum fares of 6d, special tickets and completion of revenue journals. signed by S. M. Richardson as Manager (stamped signature).trams, tramways, mmtb, public transport, holiday arrangements, buses, services, christmas, tickets, revenue journal, conductors

An Army Medal 1939 - 1945, issued to Corporal Joan Cahill. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service.A army service medal featuring a silver pendant and a light blue, dark blue, white, and red striped ribbonFRONT: 1939 / 1945 BACK: G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP: GEORGIV S VIburke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, army medal, ww2, wwii, world war two

1939 - 1945 Star War Medal 1939 - 1945 Pacific Star Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945HARDIE, Ronald Waiter Australian Army NX 173949 (N461719) DOB 28.5.1925 DOE 17.7.1943 19 Australian Infantry Battalion

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Australian Annual Digest 1945 Being a Digest of cases decided by the Courts of Australia and on Appleal therefrom to the Privy Council reporting during the year 1945 Edited by Jean Malor Publisher: The Law Book Co. of Australasia Pty Ltd Date: 1946Label on spine has typed text PAT 346.94 AUS warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the australian annual digest 1945, jean malor

David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.David Kinnane; July 1939; Arthur Sherwin; Henry Smith MDBS; V. E. Southwood; Railways Roll 169david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, 1938, rupert m downes, rpert downes, v. e. southwood, st john ambulance association

Documents the minutes from the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild from the 9th of April, 1940 to the 12th of June, 1945. The minutes lists the dates, locations and attendance of all meetings during this time. The book also makes reference to world events, such as WWII - on the 8th of May, 1945, "The Chaplain opened the meeting with prayers & thanksgivings for the cessation of the European war announced in the morning paper".This is a record of all members, meetings and activities undertaken by the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild between 1940 to 1945. As this was during the Second World War, the book is an important documentation of the "home front".Front cover: 5TH MINUTE BOOK / L.H.L. GUILD / APRIL 1940 / TO 1945 handwritten in black ink. THE CLASSIC / SERIES printed in a decorative box. LHLG MINUTES 45 / 4/1940-6/45 handwritten in black ink on a white sticker. NORMAN BROS printed at the bottom of front cover.1940, 1945, minutes, williamstown, wartime, celia-little-hall, lhlg, ww2, ladies harbour lights guild, lhlg minutes

Local Newspaper Dated 28/5/1944 - Special - My War Part 50 reporting World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Dated 28/5/1944 - Special - My War Part 50 reporting World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Paper Dated 28/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 50Tokio Razed Jap Say - Sattered Dreamstokio razed jap say - sattered dreams, world war 2

Sepia photograph of train carriages derailed at Ringwood. (See also Item 1786 for additional photos)Train Derailment Ringwood 1945. Jack Jordan

Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, 8 March 1939 of Ballarat No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival. Paper flowers made by the wives of the tramway staff members. Photographed with four SEC hostesses standing along side the tram and another four inside the tram. Photo caption noted that the tram is illuminated at night. See Reg. Item 1363 and 1369 for SEC photos of the tram and Reg. Item 2915 for another newspaper photo of the tram. See Reg Item 3575 for a copy negative of the same photograph. floral tram, 1939 floral festival, decorated trams, special trams

The Ballarat Junior Technical School was part of the Ballarat School of Mines.Foolscap, charcoal green book with red leather binding and marbled edges. In date order each student who received a certificate from the Ballarat Junior Technical School between 1914 and 1939 is listed, along with their results.ballarat junior technical school, certificates, guido brelaz, noel brelaz, harold adair, norman anstis, howard beanland, allan bernaldo, g. g. callister, francis capuano, j.e. capuano, peter chatham, arthur coates, leslie crouch, richard dale, francis davis, henry dodds, jack dulfer, john dulfer, donald furlong, john garner, bennett gluyas, otto hauser, r, haymes, graham hopwood, arthur h. hoskin, r.m. kittelty, carl krahnert, larkin, michael, leask, james, leech, george, fred longhurst, john martin, john mcnabb, harold morton, g.g. netherway, harry o'bern, h. pitman, keith rash, percival a. trompf, percy trompf, harold g. wakeling, harold waller, robert h. warnock, thomas wasley, george webb, albert williams, john a. garner, walter button, jack kopke, b. bernaldo, a. snowden, g.c. callister, a.l. brittain, w.j. bassett, j.k. kneeshaw, ronald ditchfield, l.a. chung