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Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Refueling Torch
These torches were used for night time refueling aircraft. Aircraft have been refueled at Nhill since the first landing field was established in 1921. Owned by Bullen Bros , of Nhill, who for a number of years had the refueling contract for the aerodrome.Alloy cylindrical body with screw on lens and switch assembly. Lens has a metal cross protector strip and a locking tag and pin. GEC Safety Torch, Cat No. L6060 patent pending, certified by Mines Dept & Home Office, Made in Englandtorch, refueling torch, safety torch, bullen brothers, refueling -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - SHOE COUPON TICKETS
“Williams” was a well know Shoeman store in bendigo, it is not sure at this time if these were part of the WW2 rationing system, all appear to be stick on when used..1) - .4) Shoe Coupon tickets, green and white colour with “Williams” at top, 6d (pence) centre with “Coupon “over and “Shoeman” under, all tickets the same, each is tear off to the value of 6d.coupons, currency shoes, williams -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Certificate of Proficiency in Carpentry, 21/03/1961
Graeme George Allen was born on 24 December 1940. At the time of his death, on 26 February 2016, he was living at Caboolture South, Queensland. Certificate on a brown cardboard folder with "Certificate of Proficiency" on the cover. The certificte is for Graeme George Allen who completed a Carpentry Certificate in 1961.graeme george allen, apprenticeship, certificate of proficiency, carpentry, apprenticeship commission of victoria -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Neville French and Mary Rasmussan with their work at the entrance of the Ballarat Law Courts, 30/11/1999
Neville French and Mary Rasmussan were awarded this commission from an invitation competition. Peter Blizzard was awarded a commission at the same time for the court doors. Ceramacists Neville French and Mary Rasmussan install their ceramic tile floor installation at the new Ballarat Law Court entrance. The design reflect Ballarat's heritage and landscape, showing Mt Buninyong and the Southern Cross. neville french, mary rasmussan, ballarat law courts, ceramics, staffmembers -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 15/07/1953
Allan is about to leave London and expects to arrive in Australia in six weeks time. His last visit to Albert Hall was to see the musical 'Hiawatha'.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0918.a1) headed London and dated 15/07/53. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London S.W.1. This is a special air letter produced by the Post Office to commemorate the coronation. Printed in red, to the left of the address, it comprises a spray of four flowers representing Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland above the letters ER. Below that is 1953 and the word 'coronation' in white on a red ribbon. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- Australia House, London. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, vera south, albert hall, musical 'hiawatha' -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Rosie Bray, Homefront sculptures, by Rosie Bray, 11/11/2018
Story of the12 war time sculptures installed in Greensborough War Memorial Park in 2003, and their replacement by the series of Homefront Sculptures April - November 2018Text, sketches and colour photographs in looseleaf foldergreensborough war memorial park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History Collection, Bill Cecil, 23/06/2012
Bill Cecil is a member of GHS and a long time resident of Greensborough. Bill presented a lively talk to the June 2012 meeting of Greensborough Historical Society. Bill provided details of the family run store in Greensborough and his involvement with the Greensborough Football Club. Oral history transcript by Bill Cecil, audio recording of talk presented to GHS meeting, PowerPoint of photographs. bill cecil, cecil family, greensborough football club, greensborough historical society, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Old Days Recalled: by Helen Gillman, 13/03/1984
Details some of the Partington family's time at Willis Vale. Part 3 in a series of articles written by Helen Gillman from interviews with Alan Partington.Willis Vale was built in 1839 from locally sourced hand made bricks. Originally the Meaghers (Maygars) lived there and later the Partingtons.A 2 page photocopy of an article in the Diamond Valley News dated March 13 1984.partington, willis vale, greensborough, orchards, wood cutting, the great depression -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Robert Lindsay Medley Maddison, 1914-1918
A short article about Robert Lindsay Medley Maddison and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert lindsay medley maddison -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, David John Medhurst, 1914-1918
A short article about David John (Jack) Medhurst and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughTwo pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, david john medhurst, jack medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Joshua Henry Robinson, 1914-1918
A short article about Joshua Henry Robinson and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was working at Mont ParkOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, joshua henry robinson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Francis Gordon Scott, 1914-1918
A short article about Francis Gordon Scott and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Diamond CreekOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, francis gordon scott -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Farley Henry Smith, 1914-1918
A short article about Farley Henry Smith and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living in St Helena.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, farley henry smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harry Frederick Miller, 1914-1918
A short article about Harry Frederick Miller and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment his wife was living at Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harry frederick miller -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Thomas John Finnigan, 1914-1918
A short article about Thomas John Finnigan and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was working at Mont Park.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, thomas john finnigan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Eric Carl Garlick, 1914-1918
A short article about Eric Carl Garlick and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was working as a farmhand in Greensborough2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, eric carl garlick -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, James George Gosstray, 1914-1918
A short article about James George Gosstray and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, James was living in Diamond Creek.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james george gosstray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Henry Green, 1914-1918
A short article about Henry Green and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, Henry was living at Grace Park GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, henry green -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Alliance Nursery Kinglake
At the time of collection (1970) the nursery was under potatoes. It was owned by the late Thomas Russell. The new owner was Alf Exton. Source: Mrs. McMinn, KinglakeThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, alf exton, alliance nursery, thomas russell -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
The Independents by Jim Smailes
An interesting 40 page book telling the story in poetry of the 2/2nd Australian Independent Company from training in Australian to active service in Timor. Soft Cover without Dust Jacket – 40 pagesww2, commando, east timor, 2/2/nd independent company -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo, 1st School Mount Rowan No 757, Circa 1876
This photo taken circa 1865,and was known as the Mount Rowan Common School No 757, and was the first school in the area.The Headmaster at the time was possibly Mr.Benjamin Kerr. Black and white Photo of School Children outside 1st Mount Rowan school no 757.1st Mount Rowan School.mount rowan common school.school no 575.benjamin kerr headmaster. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Margaret Ball, Luck Street Clinic, 9 Luck Street, Eltham, June 1999, 1999
Owner 1960s: Dorothy Jolly, wife of Dr Jolly. Rented by Kenneth Johnson At time of photo the clinic was the practice of Dr Adams and Dr BowersThe Margaret Ball (Pre 1960s Houses) Collection was a personal project initiated to mark the year 2000 and arose as a result of the disappearance of many pre-1960s parts of Eltham due to development. Approximately 200 pre-1960s style houses that were left in Eltham between Main Road and east to Bible Street, between Cecil Street to the north and south to Dalton Street were photographed in late 1999. Not all of the houses could be photographed; some because the garden or trees blocked the view of the house, others because of rubbish or cars were in the way, some because people were working on the house or in the gardens at the time.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 10 stripsFuji 200eltham, houses, streets, margaret ball (pre 1960s houses) collection, luck street -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Currency - Coin, 1872
The image on this coin shows a British monarch, the young Queen Victoria, at a time when Australia was a Colony of Britain. This coin has be cancelled from circulation.This coin represents the currency used in Australia in the 19th century.Coin, Queen Victorian Penny, 1872, Obverse shows the "Young Head" of Queen Victoria. Reverse shows Britannia. Coin well worn. Obverse has a cancellation stamp.Obverse: "VICTORIA D.G." BRITT : REG : F D " Reverse: "one - - - - - - -" "18 - - " Stamp: (paperclip shape)flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, coin, british coin, currency, penny, 19th century, queen victoria, young queen victoria, 1872, blank, cancellation stamp, cancelled coin, brittania -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Scrapbook, Newspaper cuttings relating to Port Melbourne, Edward C Crockford, Town Clerk, 1890s
EC CROCKFORD's scrapbook from time he became acting Town Clerk (1892) until he left to serve South Melbourne (1909).Scrapbook kept by Port Melbourne Town Clerk EC CROCKFORD, 1890s: notebook with marbled board covers, 38 ruled pp, some empty. Back of book used upside down. Pasted with clippings related to municipal operation, and ads for contracts (in back). Insert: note on rateslocal government - town of port melbourne, engineering department - town of port melbourne, transport - railways, transport - tramways, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, engineering - canals and drainage, amalgamation, piers and wharves - station pier, business and traders, sport - lawn bowls, health - general health, law, nightsoil, piers and wharves - railway pier, statistics, edward c crockford, town clerks, municipal elections -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - Along the Vanishing Lagoon 1994, Pat Grainger, Walks around Vintage Port No.2, Nov 1994
Tourism pamphlet produced in time for the visit of the Replica Endeavour to Station Pier, Nov/Dec 1994. Print cost sponsored by Station Pier Condominiums.Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society publication, "Walks around Vintage Port", No.2 Along the Vanishing Lagoon, 1994 edition. sandridge lagoon -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Death Notice for Port Melbourne as an independent municipal district, Terry Keenan, 23 Jun 1994
Written by Terry Keenan and put into the Herald Sun at the time of the Port Melbourne Council amalgamation with South Melbourne and St Kilda into Port Phillip, 1994Death Notice for Port Melbourne! Inserted by Terry Keenan. "Born 1860. Died 1994. Aged 134 years. Known affectionately far and wide as 'The Borough' . Died fighting game to the last, succumbed eventually to the marauding barbarians. Deeply mourned by her countless sons and daughters. R.I.P."amalgamation, local government - city of port melbourne, local government - city of port phillip, herald sun, terry keenan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Water cart used in road construction, Borough of Sandridge, 21 Nov 1870
From a group of maps and plans not required by the Port Melbourne Council Engineering Department in May 1994 and offered at that time to the Port Melbourne Historical Society.Plan of water cart used in road construction including 4 diagrams and scales: signed by Borough Surveyor, Nov 21 1870.built environment - civic, engineering, engineering department - borough of sandridge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Clothing - Child's jacket, August 1969
Bought by Phil Rogers, Australian Army no. 2790936 during his time of service in South Vietnam (1969-1970) to celebrate the birth of his son.Donated to the museum by the serviceman himself. This commemorative jacket demonstrates the poignant personal sacrifices made by those in service as significant family events continue at home in their absence.Child's bomber-style jacket made of khaki camouflage print polyester, hand embroidered. Purchased in South Vietnam in 1969 by Phil Rogers, Army No:2790936, B Company 6 RAR, and posted home on the birth of his son Brett 31/08/1969.Back: My daddy is in Vietnam/Vung Tau, 69-70/ Viet Nam plus a labelled map of Vietnam. Sleeves: Golden dragons Front: Tiger's head, Crossed South Vietnam flag and USA flag.commemorative clothing, children, family, vietnamese craft, craft, souvenir -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Ephemera - Women’s Hospital identification pass issued to Dr Margaret Alison Mackie, 1942, 10 April 1942
This pass was issued to Dr Margaret Alison Mackie during her time as Medical Superintendent of the Royal Women's Hospital during the Second World War. Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975. Small cardboard identification pass. Cover of the pass is green. Front of pass is printed with the text 'GOVERNMENT/OF/VICTORIA'. Inside of pass has identification details for Dr Margaret Mackie, along with a passport photo of Dr Mackie. and attests to her employment at the Women's Hospital. The back cover of the pass is printed with the text 'No. 722/Date of Issue 10 APR 1942'.world war ii, ephemera -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item), J. L. Nayler, Handbook of the Aircraft Industry
Edited book with sections written by several authoritative figures from the time. Designed to provide a reference, especially for those considering entering the aviation industry.