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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Nautical Association of Australia Inc, A Lucky Ship – Nine Lives of Australian Coaster Tambar 1912-1960, 2013
This high-quality book is the extraordinary story of an ordinary little ship that had a long and eventful life. Perhaps few Australian coasters have had a more interesting and varied history. Built in Scotland in 1912 for the North Coast Steam Navigation Company, Tambar worked as a lifeline to isolated river and island communities, first in New South Wales, then for the Tasmanian Government and Holymans in Bass Strait (King Island) and as the last steamer serving the Gippsland Lakes. In between she even spent a few years in Papua New Guinea. When World War II broke out, Tambar was commissioned into the RAN as an auxiliary minesweeper, but after the terrible Darwin air raid in 1942 became the first vessel of the newly formed Salvage Board, later assisting in the search for survivors of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Returning to Bass Strait in 1944 for a few more years, she then spent the 1950s on standby as a salvage vessel in Melbourne, working on Merilyn, Terawhiti, E.J. Fairnie, and River Burnett. Craig Mair grew up in Grangemouth, Scotland where Tambar was built, and became interested after inheriting a builder's model from his father. He has consulted thousands of records, including the ship's logs, tracked down witnesses, and assembled over 100 photographs and maps to give a unique insight into Tambar's story, and coastal Australia in the middle decades of the twentieth century, before roads took over the transport task. Besides many colourful stories of shipwrecks and strandings, strange cargoes, salty characters, exotic places, wartime air raids, and salvage jobs, the book includes a definitive account of the worst Second World War 'friendly fire' incident in Australian waters in Moreton Bay in 1942.250 pages, Appendices, Bibliography and Indices, extensively illustratednon-fictionThis high-quality book is the extraordinary story of an ordinary little ship that had a long and eventful life. Perhaps few Australian coasters have had a more interesting and varied history. Built in Scotland in 1912 for the North Coast Steam Navigation Company, Tambar worked as a lifeline to isolated river and island communities, first in New South Wales, then for the Tasmanian Government and Holymans in Bass Strait (King Island) and as the last steamer serving the Gippsland Lakes. In between she even spent a few years in Papua New Guinea. When World War II broke out, Tambar was commissioned into the RAN as an auxiliary minesweeper, but after the terrible Darwin air raid in 1942 became the first vessel of the newly formed Salvage Board, later assisting in the search for survivors of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Returning to Bass Strait in 1944 for a few more years, she then spent the 1950s on standby as a salvage vessel in Melbourne, working on Merilyn, Terawhiti, E.J. Fairnie, and River Burnett. Craig Mair grew up in Grangemouth, Scotland where Tambar was built, and became interested after inheriting a builder's model from his father. He has consulted thousands of records, including the ship's logs, tracked down witnesses, and assembled over 100 photographs and maps to give a unique insight into Tambar's story, and coastal Australia in the middle decades of the twentieth century, before roads took over the transport task. Besides many colourful stories of shipwrecks and strandings, strange cargoes, salty characters, exotic places, wartime air raids, and salvage jobs, the book includes a definitive account of the worst Second World War 'friendly fire' incident in Australian waters in Moreton Bay in 1942.naa, australian national line, interest group, moreton bay, tambar, coaster, ships -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate, V. C. O. D. Professional Dancers Association, Melbourne Cup Ballroom Championships 1978, 02/11/1978
Certificate of achievement to Rosalie and Matt Bray for Fox Trot in the Melbourne Cup Ballroom Championships 1978.Black and red print, off-white paperFirst [prize] awarded to Matt and Rosalie Bray, Melbourne Cup Ballroom Championships event: Fox trot, 2.11.1978dancing, rosie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Nillumbik Tourist Association, Where to stay in Nillumbik, 17/10/2015
Lists 10 major tourist accommodations in: Bundoora, Diamond Creek, Eltham, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill, Research, St AndrewsColour, printed both sides, map of area, A4 folded twicenillumbik -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Leslie Emerson et al, A Short history of the early days in the Coleraine district, by Leslie Emerson, 1953_
Notes relating to Major Mitchell's survey in 1836, Henty Family involvement in the Western District and beginnings of the town of Coleraine in 1839.Eight page pamphlet with pink covercoleraine -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Your Memories Association Inc, Armchair Memories, 2011
This is a auto biography of Mary's life from birth 1920 till her 90th. birthday in 2000.A soft covered book dark blue book, dark blue pages with white writing on each page. Also on the cover is a photo of Mary Henshelwood Davenport ( in her latter years) sitting in a chair (which has a brightly coloured patchwork quilt over it) looking towards the camera.non-fictionThis is a auto biography of Mary's life from birth 1920 till her 90th. birthday in 2000.history, memories, stories, auto biography, tasmania, caulfield, elwood, bentleigh, school days, myers, clothes, birthday party. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet, Commissioned by Portland Tourist Association Inc, 'Portland Victoria's Birth Place Welcome to Living History', n.d
Bowerbird MuseumPromotional booklet for Portland and District. Heavy paper covers, green with coloured photos of Portland and district. 44 page booklet, white with black print. Map of Portland and District in centre. Book contains information on Portland, plus National Parks, reacreation, business advertisments. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, John Mordike, An Army for a Nation, A history of Australian military developments 1880-1914, 1992
For many Australians, Australia's participation in World War 1 is both an essential part of their national identity and an inevitable consequence of their British heritage; it is a popular view that Australia perceived its national interests and those of Britain to be one. In this major study, John Mordike challenges this view of Australia's past by exposing the competing national and imperial influences which shaped the foundation of the Australian Army. The book reveals how political ambition and electoral pressures subordinated a farsighted policy of defence self-reliance to the demands of imperial defence.Hard cover book, 310 pagesISBN 1 86373 192 Xmilitary history, mordike, australian army, colonial era, perfidious albion, military history, mordike, australian army, colonial era, perfidious albion -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, David Finlayson, Green Fields Beyond - A Biographical Honour Roll of the Australian Light Horse, 1939-1947 & Australian Armoured Corps, 1941 - 1947 & Royal Australian Armoured Corps, Post 1947, 2012
Hard Cover book, 387 pagesbook, honour roll, raac, alh, book, honour roll, raac, alh -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Oral History Association of Australia (South Australian Branch), Oral History Handbook by Beth M Robertson, 2006
Contents: Introducing Oral History Preparing for the Interview Copyright and Oral History Developing Questionnaires Recording Equipment Digital Recording Standards Interviewing Techniques Summaries and Transcripts Funding for Oral History Guidelines of Ethical Practice Commissioning Oral History Recommended Reading The Oral History Handbook has been published by the Oral History Association South Australia since 1983, and is significant in that it is well established as the national standard. The author draws on 25 years experience of practising and teaching oral history techniques and preserving sound recordings.viii, 104 p. : ill. ; ISBN 0646454447 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Country Fire Authority Mapping Association Inc, ESMAP - Outer Melbourne Directory, 1991
Outer Melbourne directory of information for emergencies with maps of the state and major towns217 p. : maps ; 30 cm.ISBN 0646065661emergency services victoria -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Frances O'Neill, A place of their own : the old colonists' homes in Victoria / Frances O'Neill, 2005
Paperback; viii, 201 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cmISBN 1740970675houses, buildings, victoria -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Victorian Fly-fisher's Association, Letter from Victorian Fly-fisher's to the Ringwood Town Clerk about release of rainbow trout, 1935, 4-Jun-1935
Letter inviting the Mayor and Councillors of Ringwood to the release of 500 rainbow trout into the Ringwood Park Lake in preparation for a State fly and Bait Casting Tournament at the lake . See program #47641 sheet typewritten letter Victorian Fly-fisher's logo at top to the Town clerk Ringwood .4-Jun-1935 +Additional Keywords: Vail, L. E. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Card, Ringwood District Cricket Association, Ringwood District Cricket Assoc. Fixtures for 1959-60. Pale orange coloured bi-fold card with blue printing, 1959
Used by the cricket club giving all the fixtures for the 1959-60 season. Secretary was Mr F. Bibby of RingwoodPale orange coloured bi-fold card with blue printing +Additional Keywords: Bibby, F -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Booklet, 50th Anniversary of the Rip Exercise: Commemorative booklet
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Film, Australian Commando Association et al, Double Diamond Commandos, 2019
A 2019 produced history of the initial training at Wilsons Promontory, Victoria of Australian and New Zealand Independent Companies later renamed Commandos and their activities during WW2 and post war development. Tidal River is the birth place of Australian and New Zealand Commandos and later Special Operations personnel.Short documentary film ww2, world war 2, independent company, commando, australian special forces, tidal river, wilsons promontory -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - Annual Report, Scout Association, 2nd Ringwood Scouts Annual Reports 1970s/90s, 1970s-90s
Typed annual reports for the 2nd Ringwood (Our Lady's) Scout Group, presented at the annual metings. Includes the financial report and other reports. The years are 1976-8, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - 2nd Maroondah Scout Group Presentation Certificates, Scout Association, 2000-2002
Blank presentation certificates -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - 6th Ringwood Scout Group Newsletter, Scout Association, 6th Ringwood Scout Group Newsletter circa 1970s, 1970s
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - Ringwood District Scout Group Enrolments 1979-1988, Scout Association, 1970s
Typed report for enrolments from 1st Heathmont, 2nd Heathmont, 1st Ringwood, 2nd Ringwood, 3rd Ringwood, 4th Ringwood, 6th Ringwood and 7th Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - 2nd Ringwood Scouts Official Journals, Scout Association, 1981-82
2nd Ringwood Scouts Official Journals for June 1981, September 1981 and March 1982 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - East Suburban Area Scouts Bulletin September 1978, Scout Association, 1978
Typed report for East Suburban Area Scouts Bulletin September 1978 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - 2nd Ringwood Scout Group Recruitment Documents, Scout Association
Typed reports for 2nd Ringwood Scout Group Recruitment -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - 2nd Ringwood Scout Group - Various Documents on its History, Scout Association, 1990s/2000s
Typed reports for 2nd Ringwood Scout Group - Various Documents on its History -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - 2nd Ringwood Scout Group - Various Documents on its History, Scout Association, 1990s/2000s
Typed reports for 2nd Ringwood Scout Group - Various Documents on its History -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Programme, Australia 1970 Fifth World Surfboard Riding Championships, Bells Beach, Victoria, Circa 1970
The souvenir programme was produced for the Fifth World Surfboard Riding Championships at Bells Beach, Victoria. The championships were the first international surfing contest held at Bells Beach. The finals of this event were held at Johanna Beach, also a first. The programme features an introduction by the Premier Sir Henry Bolte, Daily Programme of activities, feature articles about Bells Beach and previous World Surfboard Riding Championships plus advertisements for Qantas, Fiat, Peter's Icecream, Jantzen Surf clothing, Schweppes and Bower Boy Surfwax.The Fifth World Surfboard Riding Championships were a first for Bells Beach and also significant for the role they played in the development of Bells Beach as an international surfing venue.24 page souvenir programme, colour cover, colour black, black and white pages inside. Cover features colour drawing of a surfer riding a wave.bells beach, 1970, surfing, world surfboard riding championships, melbourne surf shop, world surfing titles, australian surfriders association, rolf aurness, tony olsson -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat Victoria Australia: Gold Centenary, 1951
The book includes a brief History of Ballarat by Nathan Spielvogel.Soft covered book with many black and white images of Ballarat. It was the programme for the Ballaarat Centenary Celebrations in 1951.ballarat, centenary, ballarat state offices, ballarat art gallery, ballarat library, state electricty commission, water supply, myer woollen mill, wallace butter company -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Australian Association for Research in Education, The Australian Educational Researcher, Vol. 19, No. 3, December 1992, 1992
Robert H.T. Smith was Chancellor of University of Ballarat (later Federation University Australia).Soft white covered book. robert h.t. smith, university, higher education, educational research, university culture -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Portland Presents a Claim as Victoria's Premier Town, 1958
Front: 1855 Portland Coat of Arms (frontice piece). Donated by Mrs. Dunne, History House (sticker inside front cover). -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing,Uniform Brownie Guide,yellow tie,brass badge, c1960
Lieutenant General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB, KStJ, DL, was a British Army officer, writer, founder and first Chief Scout of the world-wide Scout Movement, and founder, with his sister Agnes, of the world-wide Girl Guide / Girl Scout Movement Kingston H Pack was a group located in South East Melbourne The Scout and Guide movement was a very popular post war youth movement that taught children self confidence, reliability, outdoor survival skills, with companionship, adventure, fun and discipline.A brown cotton Brownie Guide Uniform with achievement badges sewn on sleeves, shoulder and chest and a yellow tie with buttons and a brass clover badge On Right Sleeve ; 8 Achievement Badges, Right Chest ; Highway, Vent Pack On Left Shoulder ; Kingston H Pack Sth Metro Region , Patch with Star 2 ; Left Sleeve: Venture Triangle , Pack Holiday; Left Chest: Brownie , 2 yellow stripes girl guides, brownies, general baden-powell, baden -powell agnes, kingston h pack brownie guides, scouting, clothing, underwear, petticoats, knitting, dressmaking, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Flinders, Matthew, Matthew Flinders' narrative of Tom Thumb's cruise to Canoe Rivulet, 1985
xvii, 34 p., 1 leaf of plates : ill., facsims., map, ports. non-fictiontom thumb (boat), matthews flinders, discovery and exploration