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Photograph - Maps despatched by Printer Technicians at the Army Survey Regiment, c1970s to c1990s
These nine photographs of Printer Technicians working on the despatch of bulk printed map stock to customers, were probably taken circa 1970s to 1990s in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Except for photo .3P, personnel are not annotated on the photos. Despatch was the final task performed by a team of Printer Technicians. It involved the wrapping of trimmed bulk maps into manageable parcels and sending them by freight to customers or to the Army Map Depot at Bandiana, VIC. The task’s Due date and sensitivity were essential considerations in the planning of production affecting the lead time and method of delivery. Freighting by commercial means was the normal method for routine tasks. The method of despatch for urgent time-critical tasks sometimes meant having to use military freight or safe-handed by Army Survey Regiment personnel. The mishap captured in photos .6P and .7P was rare, but costly if it was a time critical task. The Print Room’s Map Handling Station in photos .8P and .9P provided ergonomic benefits to the Printer Technician and improved despatch productivity.This is a set of photographs of Printer Technicians involved in the despatch of bulk printed map stock c1970s to c1990s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1970s, L to R: unidentified, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, Steve Egan, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: unidentified, Kim Reynolds, Lithographic Squadron .4) - Photo, colour, c1980s, L to R: Jeff Willey, Gary Kerr, Lithographic Squadron .5) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Jim Ash, Mark ‘Dogs’ Doherty, Stuart Ridge, Lithographic Squadron .6) - Photo, colour, c1980s, printed maps toppled, Lithographic Squadron .7) - Photo, colour, c1980s, printed maps toppled, Lithographic Squadron .8) - Photo, black & white, c1990s, L to R: unidentified, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron .9) - Photo, black & white, c1990s, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron .3P, personnel annotation on back. .1P, .2P, .4P, .5P, .8P and .9P – no personnel annotated .6P and .7P – ‘Good one Daryl’ annotated on back.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing -
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Photograph - Lithographic Squadron Personnel and Others at the Army Survey Regiment, c1970s
These two photographs were taken circa 1970s at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Photo .1P was taken in 1971 when the then Justice John Kerr (later Sir John Kerr AK, GCMG, GCVO, QC) visited the Regiment. At that time, he was the Chairman of the Committee of Enquiry into Service Pay and Conditions. Personnel from Lithographic Squadron had submitted a grievance regarding salaries to the Committee, who during this visit reviewed their technical skills and conducted interviews. This ultimately led to the personnel achieving salary parity with other technical trades in RASvy. Photo .2P was taken after a formal medal presentation at the Army Survey Regiment in c1976. The Defence Force Service Medal was presented to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service.This is a set of photographs of Lithographic Squadron Personnel, Justice John Kerr and other RASvy personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1970s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1971, L to R: Jim Mulqueen, Sir John Kerr AK, GCMG, GCVO, QC, LTCOL Bill Howarth .2) - Photo, black & white, c1976, L to R: WO1 Joe Farrington, John Rankine, CPL Ian ‘Lofty’ Turner, SGT Peter Saunders, LTCOL George Ricketts, SGT Ross Hyde, WO1 Ian ‘Ike’ Lever, WO1 Aub Harvey, SGT Jim Mulqueen.1P to .2P – personnel annotated royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, printing -
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Photograph - Printer Technicians and other RASvy personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, c1980s
These ten photographs were probably taken circa 1980s in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Most of the photos were taken on the shop floor in the Print Room.This is a set of photographs of Printer Technicians and other RASvy personnel in Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1980s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, WO2 Steve Egan, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, WO2 Jeff Lynch, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, colour, c1980s, SPR Peter Dillon, Lithographic Squadron .4) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Peter Dillon, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron .5) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SPR Colin Yeats, SPR Graeme Spong, CPL Peter Dillon, Lithographic Squadron .6) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SPR Colin Yeats, WO2 Ralph Chant, Lithographic Squadron .7) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Dale Hudson, Mark ‘Dogs’ Doherty, Lithographic Squadron .8) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SGT Greg Rowe, WO1 Trevor Osborne, Dale Hudson, Lithographic Squadron .9) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: unidentified, SGT Kim Reynolds, Shane ‘Soupy’ Campbell, Lithographic Squadron .10) - Photo, colour, 1987, L to R: Jim Ash, Daryl South, Jeff Willey, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron.1P to .4P – not annotated .5P - annotated on front with ‘I AM BROKE, I’M NOT and me neither’, annotated on back with ‘Curly Larry Moe’ .6P to .9P – not annotated .10P – annotated with dateroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing -
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Photograph - Group Photos of Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, c1990s
These three photographs of Lithographic Squadron were taken in the 1990s. Photos .2P and .3P were taken at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. .1P was taken as the background sign indicates, at the Southend on Sea Tourist Park, close to the township of Millicent in South Australia. Lithographic Squadron was in this location probably as part of Regimental or Adventurous Training in 1992.This is a set of photographs of Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1990s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1992, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, colour, 1991, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, colour, Sep 1993, Lithographic Squadron.1P and .2P - annotated on back with date .3P – annotated on front with dateroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho -
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Photograph - Lithographic Technicians Screen Printing at the Army Survey Regiment, c1970s
These two photographs were most likely taken in the 1970s at the Army Survey Regiment’s Drill Hall Golden Square, Bendigo. The photos are annotated with the name of the technicians written on the back. In these photos the technicians are performing screen printing tasks.This is a set of photographs of lithographic technicians using screen printing equipment at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo from c1960s to c1980s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1970s, L to R: Bruce Appleford, SGT Evan Giri, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1970s, Ian ‘Lofty’ Turner, Lithographic Squadron.1 to .2 – personnel names (less rank) annotated on back. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing -
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Book - Sun Observations for Azimuth - Astronomical Fixations Woomera 1951, 28.05.1951 to 02.08.1952
Field Survey control position fixing observations for the Woomera Rocket Range, South Australia. Sun Astronomical observations by Sergeant NRJ Hillier later Colonel and Director of Military Survey-Army, and Sergeant DR Ridge later Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment.Hard covered book, handwritten pages, map sketches, extra laminated table of figuresHandwritten observation tables and notes. Handwritten notes on front and back coversroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY - Royal Australian Army Survey Corps Uniform, Commonwealth Govt Clothing Factory, 1970-1988
This is the peaked cap and uniform of 36898 Warrant Officer Thomas William Pattison, Royal Australian Survey Corps, Army Survey Regiment who served from 21 Mar 1960 until 16 Jan 1993 and died whilst in service.1. Cap - Polyester, Khaki, small peak, leather band, metal Insignia. 2. Jacket - polyester, khaki, yellow metal buttons, Insignia badges, purple lanyard, embroidered Insignia lower sleeves. 3, Shirt - polyester, short sleeves, embroidered insignia on sleeves. 4. Pants - Polyester, Khaki.Jacket - embroidered Insignia on lower sleeves - Crown.uniform, army, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Booklet - Army Survey Regiment 50th Anniversary Parade Souvenir, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, 1992
Original program of the 50th Anniversary parade for the Army Survey Regiment 1992 held at the Queen Elizabet Oval Bendigo.Cream covered Booklet with Title and Army Survey Regiment Logo printed in black and purple on the cover.“Army Survey Regiment 50th Anniversary Parade 1942-1992 Insignia- Army Survey Corps."Videre Parare Est" Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo. Friday 13 March 1992 Reviewing officer, The Mayor of Bendigo, Councillor A. J. Douglass JPsouvenir, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, royal australian survey corps, rasvy -
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Photograph - LTCOL Jorge Gruszka – Commanding Officer Army Survey Regiment, c1982-1985
These photographs were taken at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in c1985. LTCOL Jorge Gruszka was the Commanding Officer from 1982 to 1985.This is a set of three photographs of LTCOL Jorge Gruszka, CO of the Army Survey Regiment Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1982-1985. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1982-1985, LTCOL Jorge Gruszka. .2) and .3) - Photo, colour, c1982-1985, LTCOL Jorge Gruszka. .1P to .3P – Incorrectly identified on back as George Gruszkaroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
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Photograph - Army Survey Regiment – Presentation to Charity Organisation, c1982
These photographs of a presentation to a charity organisation were taken in the grounds of Fortuna Villa, Army Survey Regiment in c1982. SPR Gae (Robinson) Amato was the unit’s first Miss Golden North entrant in the Miss Australia Quest. LTCOL Peter Eddy and SPR Amato presented a fundraising cheque to the unidentified representative from the Spastic Society. In later years SPR Amato took the opportunity of a new career as a commissioned officer in another Corps of the Australian Army.This is a set of four photographs of a presentation to a charity organisation at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in c1982. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographic prints were scanned at 300 dpi, however better clarity was achieve scanning 35mm negatives at 96 dpi. .1) to .4) - Photo, black & white, c1982, L to R: unidentified charity organisation representative, LTCOL Peter Eddy, SPR Gae (Robinson) Amato..1P to .2P – No personnel identified .3P to .4P – ‘Gae Robertson MISS AUST 1980s’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
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Photograph - Flag Day - Army Survey Regiment Versus School of Military Survey, 10.10.1986
These photographs were taken at Flag Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment and the School of Military Survey, at Bendigo on the 10th of October 1986. The two RASvy units took turns each year to host the event. The day competition usually comprised basketball, cross country, golf, sailing, squash softball, tennis, touch football, tug-of-war and volleyball. The evening competition often included darts, carpet bowls, hookey, quoits and snooker. The scoreboard in the background in photo .11P indicated an emphatic victory for the Army Survey Regiment.This is a set of 13 photographs of Flag Day, Army Survey Regiment versus the School of Military Survey, at Bendigo on the 10th of October 1986. There are more photographs available on 35mm negatives and 35mm positive proofs. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1986, Ian ‘Rock’ Thistleton. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1986, L to R: CPL Dave Cook, unidentified (x4), CPL Peter Johnson, unidentified. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1986, L to R: CPL John Smith, Peter Tuddenham, John ‘Stormy Tempest, unidentified, Pat Drury, Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, Trevor Roddam, Paul Richards, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1986, L to R: unidentified (x2). .5) - Photo, black & white, 1986, Eddy Jacobs - No. 13, Paul Baker – with ball, Brian Fauth – 2nd from right, Daryl South - No. 7. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1986, Rick van Der Bom. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1986, L to R: Leah (Hoffman) Peppler, unidentified, Stu Thaxter. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1986, L to R: SGT Mick Gillham, unidentified (x3), Phil Meagher, Barry Hogan, Jim Walker, Daryl South, WO1 Trevor Osborne, CPL Michelle Griffiths, CPL Sherri (Dally) Burke, SPR Avril (Bray) Lloyd. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1986, L to R foreground: SPR Jan (Crighton) Minchin, CPL Eddy Jacobs .10) - Photo, black & white, 1986, L to R: John ‘Stormy’ Tempest, Mark Donnelly, Paul ‘Hutch’ Hunter, Andy Lucas, foreground unidentified, Lyall Camp, CPL John Martin, SSGT Bob Scaddan. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1986, L to R: CO SMS LTCOL Jim Corless, CO ASR LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, RSM WO1 Jeff Lynch, SGT Wayne Rothwell. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1986, L to R: LTCOL Clem Sargent, RSM WO1 Jeff Lynch, CO ASR LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, SGT Wayne Rothwell. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1986, L to R: LTCOL Clem Sargent, RSM WO1 Jeff Lynch, SGT Wayne Rothwell, CO ASR LTCOL Don Swiney MBE.1P – annotated with ‘10 Oct 86 I. Thistleton’ .2P to .13P –No personnel are identifiedroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
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Photograph - Army Survey Regiment - Regimental Training Field Phase, c1986
This is a set of eight photographs of Army Survey Regiment personnel undertaking regimental training in the Wellsford Forest, Bendigo, c1986. The aim of the training was to provide personnel a practical knowledge of infantry and minor tactics at the section level, navigation and map reading, RATEL and Survival in the Field. According to administrative instructions accompanying these photos, Air Survey, Cartographic, Lithographic and Headquarters Squadrons trained separately for one week from April to June 1986. Annotations on the back of photos .1P to .8P indicate Headquarters Squadron’s 4 Section in the ‘Axedale’ Forest. *Note - The forest was incorrectly named – It was most likely the training was in the Wellsford Forest. Sections were established for the period of regimental training only. This is a set of eight photographs of the Army Survey Regiment undertaking regimental training in the Wellsford Forest, Bendigo. c1986. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1986, SGT Bruce Wetzig. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1986, PTE Tony Seely. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1986, SGT Bill Claydon. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1986, SGT Bill Claydon. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1986, SGT Gregory Smith. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1986, unidentified personnel. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1986, unidentified personnel. .8) - Photo, black & white, c1986, Mack water tanker..1P to .5P – Personnel are identified .6 to .8P – No personnel are identified Annotated ‘4 Section, Headquarters Squadron Axedale Forest’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
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Booklet - Lansell's Fortuna, Army Survey Regiment, Circa 1960
History of Fortuna Villa covering owners and occupiers, the building and the tour during Army tenure. Mentions original owner Christopher Balderstedt, George Lansell and Royal Australian Survey Corps tenures. A number of different versions of this booklet were produced. Each version had a different colour cover. This orange covered edition was the last version produced and printed.6001.1 The white covered version is the first edition of the Fortuna Tour booklet. 6001.2 The orange and off-white covered booklet is the final edition of the Fortuna Tour booklet produced by the Army Survey Regiment, 36 pages, contains black and white photos, colour photos, plans, sketches, maps, diagrams, gloss paper, stapled spline 20cm x 29cm 6001.3 The green covered edition is a second variation of the Army Survey Regiment Tour Bookletroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Booklet - Booklet Royal Australian Survey Corps History, " The Royal Australian Survey Corps " 1915-1990, c, 1995
This article was presented as a paper to the 1990 Australian War Memorial History Conference to mark the 75th anniversary of the formation of the "Australian Survey Corps" on 1 July 1915. The Corps has since been renamed. Booklet, A4, 13 Pages, Cardboard Cover, Colour, Maps, Photographs, Black and White. Held together by metal staplesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Manual - Symbolisation All Series (Symbas), Specification for maps produced by the Royal Australian Survey Corps, C 1988
Symbas provides the specification (rules) for the collection and compilation of topographic data; the basic instructions for colour preparation and reproduction of topographical detail on maps produced by RASvyPlastic cover, book, beige, 7 chapters, metal clip bindingroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, symbas, specification -
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Manual - Map Reproduction and Equipment Specification Handbook, Circa 1975
Manual used by Lithographic Technicians as a register of Map reproduction equipment. Possible uses include to identify and quantify available equipment as part of the stocktaking process.90 page technical manual/ handbook. Does not have a front cover. Contents page and pages within the document have black and white stock descriptions followed by photos of equipment. The manual is printed on photographic paper and is bounded by a black plastic spiral spline.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Manual - Map Reproduction and Equipment Specification Handbook, 1982
This handbook provided comprehensive technical information principally to the lithographic technician and to other Royal Australian Survey Corps technical trades. Part 1 comprised technical descriptions and photos of lithographic equipment used in military map production. Part 2 provided various tables such as printing sizes conversion tables. Part 3 provided technical guidance on the stipples and screens utilised in the map reproduction process. Part 4 detailed the Pantone Matching System printing colours for map and chart products. Part 5 was a Glossary of Lithographic Technical Terms.Army Survey Regiment Manual/handbook with a manilla cover comprising approximately 100 pages. The pages in the document are in black and white paper providing technical information and photograph identifying lithographic equipment and other information to lithographic technicians. Printed on standard paper bound by a by a black plastic spiral spline.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army svy regt, asr, army survey regiment -
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Document - Army Survey Regiment Manning Chart 1976, 1976
This document contains detailed photocopies of reports of Army Survey Regiment’s staff manning from December 1975 to August 1976. Each monthly report provided to Directorate of Survey covered the allocation of staff to Regimental Headquarters and its four sub units comprising Headquarters, Air Survey (Topographic), Cartographic and Lithographic Squadrons. Each Squadron’s troop or section structure was represented by a wire diagram with soldiers and/or civilians names assigned to rank based established positions. A detailed table at the end of each report sumarised Army Survey Regiment’s posted strength by employment category and rank.Manilla cardboard folder containing 83 photocopied pages of staff posted to the Army Survey Regiment. Pages are fixed to the folder by a metal fastener. The title of the folder is written in black ink on a green tape background.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, fortuna -
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Document - Army Survey Regiment Army and Civilian Establishment Authorisation, 23 05 1975
This document was a directive from Army Headquarters authorising the allocation of Army and Civilian positions to the Army Survey Regiment. It provided an organisational wire diagram summarising the overall numbers of Officer, Civilian and Other Ranks to RHQ, and Headquarters, Air Survey, Cartographic and Lithographic Squadrons. Staff allocations to RHQ and each of the four squadron's troop and/or sections were identified in a table format, by hierarchy of rank and employment categories.This document comprises 7 pages of information in black and white with diagrams and tables detailing the allocation of staff to the unit. Pages are fixed by a metal fastener. There is no cover.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Pamphlet - AUTOMAP - Automation Applied to the Mapping Process, Major Sam Thompson US Army Corps of Engineers, 01.07.1977
This pamphlet produced by Major Sam Thompson US Army Engineer Corps on exchange to Australia was published as a guide to AUTOMAP 1, the Army Survey Regiment’s first computer-based map production system. It examined how automation had changed the compilation and drafting phases of the map production process. It attempted to present in a light-hearty story telling style, short and clear description of each AUTOMAP 1 sub-system with photos of staff and equipment, diagrams and humorous cartoons. The cartoonist is unknown. The pamphlet was printed at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo Army Survey Regiment pamphlet comprises a manilla card cover printed in colour with 24 pages with photographs in black and white; and descriptions, diagrams, and cartoons printed in colour. It is bounded by two staples on its spine. The coloured pages have been scanned at 300 dpi and are stored on a USB Digital Storage Device. The page images have been converted into a video (.mp4) format and also stored on the USB. The video is 1.3Mb in size and runs for 1.3 minutes.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Book - Mapmakers of Fortuna, a History of the Army Survey Regiment, Ex Fortuna Survey Association Inc, 2003
Covers the arrival of the Land Headquarters Cartographic Company at Fortuna Villa in 1942 until the disbandment of the Army Survey Regiment in 1996. Written by Valerie Lovejoy as part of her Masters degree at La Trobe University, BendigoUnit History of the Army Survey Regiment by Valerie Lovejoy, ISBN: 0-646-42120-4, 234 pages, 9 Chapters, 6 Appendices, Black and White photographs, Colored map extracts, Colored cover jacket, hard cover, nominal roll of Unit members.On first page, "Donated to Bendigo RSL Museum by Ex Fortuna Survey Association Inc 21 April 2022"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Album - Photo Album of 31074 Warrant Officer Class 2 RR Pratt RASvy, c.WWII onward
This album contains numerous items in relation to the Army Survey Regiment & WOII R R PRATT, WWII onward. Cards, drawings, magazines, souvenirs, caricatures, newspaper clippings, some photos of Bendigo Historical Society objects. Robert Richard PRATT VX85798 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 8.8.1942 age 28 years. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.10.1947 with the rank of Sgt serving with AHQ Cartographic Coy. He then enlisted in the ARA with a Regimental Number of 31074. He was promoted WOII on 27 May 1948.Blue hard cover photo album with spiral binding. Top right side on a white label in black print: EX FORTUNA ASR In the centre on a white label in black print: Donated by Mrs Connie PRATT on behalf of late husband WOII R R PRATT Ex AHQ CARTO COY "FORTUNA" BENDIGO (Per R O Temple)royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Furniture - TABLE, POW, c.1943 - 1944
This table was made by Italian POW's at the Land HQ Cartographic Company for the Officers Mess, Fortuna, Bendigo in 1943-44.Coffee table made from timber & masonite, has bottom shelf, all sections held together by wedge & groove, timber section has been varnished.Plaque etched & attached to table: This Table Was Hand Made By The Italian Prisoners Of War Attached To The Land Headquarters Cartographic Company For The Officers Mess 1943 - 1944army survey regiment, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
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Administrative record - AHQ Survey Regiment - Tests on stability of duplicate Aerial Photography negatives 1959, AHQ Survey Regiment, 8 Dec 1959
Tests on the stability of Duplicated Aerial Photography negatives. Tests were carried out using 3 x units of 2 x models from both original and duplicate films. These were all brought to a scale of 1;25,000 and horizontalized on common points and approximately 250 spot heights read on each unit.1 x A4 poorly photocopied Report. Typed text and incompleteroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Administrative record - Division of National Mapping - Specification for Vertical Aerial Photography, Division of National Mapping, 1963
Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence of National Development, Division of National Mapping Specification. This is a Specification for Aerial Photography acquisition and is written for civilian contract work.8 x A4 poor photocopies of typed pagesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Administrative record - Funds for New Air Photograph coverage of (Australian) Training Areas, DMT, 26 June 1960
This document is the justification for additional funds to acquire new air photography coverage of Australian Defence Training areas as existing air photography was out of date and the scale of the photography was unsuitable. RAAF was incapable of flying the required photography and contractors were required to complete the task. This is the justification for additional funds for the task.2 x poorly photocopied A4 page minute dated 1960royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Instrument - Heliograph Mk V Training Aid - circa 1912, 1912
The Heliograph MkV is a fascinating piece of historical surveying and communications equipment. It was primarily used for visual signaling by reflecting sunlight with a mirror to send coded messages over long distances. This method was primarily useful in remote areas where other forms of communication were not available. The MkV model, specifically, was widely used by the British Army and other military forces from around 1906 until the mid 1960s. It remained in use with the Australian Army Survey Corps until the mid 1980s. The device typically included a 5 - inch mirror and was often mounted on a tripod for stability. Initially the instrument was used to communicate between survey stations using Morse code to coordinate their activities. Later when better forms of communication were available they were used for precise angle alignment where the sunlight reflection from the mirror was targeted between the survey stations to give very accurate results. The MkV was relatively light weight and portable, making it ideal for use in the field. It could be setup and adjusted quickly. The heliograph had an adjustable mirror that could be tilted to reflect sunlight towards a distant receiver. Surveyors could align the mirror using a sighting device. Whilst it was primarily used by the Military it was also used in civil surveying particularly in the remote areas of Australia. This instrument was used as a training aid to help teach surveyors at the Royal Australian Survey Corps School of Military Survey. Catalog item No 2009 is a tripod that was used to mount the Heliograph whilst being used for surveying.A Heliograph containing two mirrors with brass surrounds mounted on a wooden board as a Training Aid. Item has additional parts attached to the base board."Heliograph Mk V Training Aid"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Photograph - Royal Australian Survey Corps Surveyors in the Field, Army Survey Regiment, 1950s to 1970s
These three photographs were most likely taken from the 1950s to the 1970s. The RASvy surveyor in each photograph was taking angular measurements with the observer recording their readings on a booking form. They were probably employed in establishing mapping and geodetic control operations or the surveyors may have been in training. Photo .1P was possibly taken at Mount Alexander in Central Victoria, a location close to Bendigo, as the stone cairn in the background of the photo appears to be identical to the cairn presently located on top of the mountain.These three photographs are of surveyors in the field undertaking observations using theodolites. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1950s. Unidentified personnel undertaking observations with a Tavistock geodetic theodolite. .2) – Photo, colour, mounted on card, c1960s. Unidentified personnel undertaking observations with a Kern DKM2 theodolite. .3) - Photo, colour, c1970s. Unidentified personnel undertaking observations with a theodolite..1 – not annotated .2 –annotated on front “Kern DKM2, TOPO 10” royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, surveying -
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Photograph - Army Survey Regiment – Corps Day Parade, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, 1990
This set of 32 photographs were taken at the Corps Day Parade held at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo on the 28th of June 1990. The Parade Commander was CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, and the Reviewing Officer was the Director of the Survey Corps - COL Don Swiney MBE. The Corps Day Parade was held on a wet and miserable day to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. This occasion was one of several events held in 1990 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. More information is provided in pages 147 and 150 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4.This is a set of 32 photographs of the Corps Day Parade held at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 28th of June 1990. The colour photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Lithographic Squadron marching onto parade ground. L to R: WO2 Keith Fenton RE – UK Exchange, CPL Peter Dillon, CPL Penny Knott, SPR Andrew Morrison-Evans, unidentified, SPR Greg Howell, LCPL Damien Cole, SPR Graeme Spong, SPR Andrew Arman, unidentified (x2) CPL Rob Jones, CPL Peter Swandale. .2) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Lithographic Squadron marching onto parade ground. L to R: WO2 Keith Fenton RE – UK Exchange, SSGT Peter Imeson (blurred in foreground), LCPL Damien Cole, unidentified, SPR Andrew Morrison-Evans, SPR Andrew Arman, SPR Graeme Spong, SPR Greg Howell, unidentified (x2), CPL Rob Jones, CPL Peter Swandale. .3) &.4) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Lithographic Squadron formed up on parade ground. L to R: WO2 Keith Fenton RE – UK Exchange, LCPL Damien Cole, unidentified, SPR Andrew Arman, SPR Andrew Morrison-Evans, SSGT Peter Imeson, CPL Peter Swandale, CPL Rob Jones, remaining front rank unidentified, WO2 Rob Bogumil. .5) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Lithographic Squadron formed up on parade ground. L to R: SGT Brian Paul (background), SPR Andrew Arman, SPR Graeme Spong, SPR Greg Howell, SPR Michelle Withers, unidentified, CPL Peter Dillon, remaining rear rank unidentified. .6) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Lithographic Squadron’s SSGT Peter Imeson. .7) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Lithographic Squadron’s WO2 Keith Fenton RE – UK Exchange. .8) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Headquarters Squadron formed up on parade ground. L to R: (x3), CPL Wolfgang Hofbauer, CPL Paul Richards (background), SSGT Peter Mustart, WO2 Paul Cheater(background), PTE Mark Bird, unidentified, CPL Roger Pearson, remaining front rank unidentified, WO1 Ken Slater. .9) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Officers ready to take posts. L to R: MAJ Neil Taylor, LT Steve Hledik, CAPT Dave McLachlan, unidentified, MAJ Peter Clark, LT Geoff Ford, LT Craig Hersant, remainder unidentified. .10) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Officers ready to take posts. L to R: MAJ Neil Taylor, LT Steve Hledik, CAPT Dave McLachlan, remainder unidentified. .11) to .13) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Officers ready to take posts. L to R: MAJ Neil Taylor, LT Steve Hledik, CAPT Dave McLachlan, unidentified, MAJ Peter Clark, LT Geoff Ford, LT Craig Hersant, remainder unidentified. .14) - Photo, colour, June 1990. MAJ Neil Taylor at ease after taking post. .15) - Photo, colour, June 1990. 2IC MAJ Duncan Burns hands over Army Survey Regiment parade to CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol. .16) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Air Survey Squadron fixing bayonets. L to R: unidentified (x5), SSGT ‘Andy’ Capp, SGT Paul Hopes, SSGT Noel McNamara. .17) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Army Survey Regiment salutes and presents arms. SPR Gordon Santo in readiness to greet Reviewing Officer, Director of Survey - COL Don Swiney MBE. .18) - Photo, colour, June 1990. SPR Gordon Santo greets Reviewing Officer, Director of Survey - COL Don Swiney MBE. LT Steve Hledik saluting in background. .19) - Photo, colour, June 1990. L to R: WO2 Rhys De Laine, Reviewing Officer, Director of Survey - COL Don Swiney MBE. .20) - Photo, colour, June 1990. CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol salutes the Reviewing Officer, Director of Survey - COL Don Swiney MBE. .21) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Reviewing Officer, Director of Survey - COL Don Swiney MBE returns the Army Survey Regiment’s salute. .22) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Unidentified Chaplains. .23) - Photo, colour, June 1990. CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol escorts the Reviewing Officer, Director of Survey - COL Don Swiney MBE to Headquarters Squadron. L to R: CPL Wolfgang Hofbauer, CPL John ‘Flash’ Anderson, SGT Wolfgang Thun, SPR Paula (Golding) Brinsmead, remainder unidentified. .24) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Unidentified Army Survey Regiment personnel firing volleys. .25) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Air Survey Squadron firing volley salute. Front rank L to R: unidentified (x5), CPL Chris Brown, SSGT ‘Andy’ Capp, SGT Paul Hopes, SSGT Noel McNamara. Centre rank L to R: unidentified, SPR Jo Otto, SPR Rachel (Stanford) Scott, SGT John ‘Shep’ Shepard, LCPL Paul Boulton. Rear rank L to R: unidentified (x2), SPR Phuc ‘Charlie’ Tran, SGT Andy Boath, SGT Frank Downie, LCPL Stuart Midgley. .26) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Army Survey Regiment personnel firing volley salute. Foreground Officers L to R: 2IC MAJ Duncan Burns, unidentified, CAPT Bob Williams, unidentified, MAJ Ray Redman. CAPT Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard. .27) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Unidentified Army Survey Regiment personnel firing volley salute. .28) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Cartographic Squadron firing volley salute. Front rank R to L: SSGT Mick Hogan, unidentified, CPL Dan Cirsky, remainder unidentified. Centre rank R to L: unidentified, SPR Allan Blake (in battledress). .29) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Unidentified Cartographic Squadron personnel firing volley salute. .30) - Photo, colour, June 1990. End of parade. Air Survey Squadron giving three cheers to the Royal Australian Survey Corps. Front rank L to R: unidentified (x5), CPL Chris Brown, SSGT ‘Andy’ Capp, SGT Paul Hopes, SSGT Noel McNamara. Centre rank L to R: unidentified, SPR Jo Otto, SPR Rachel (Stanford) Scott, SGT John ‘Shep’ Shepard, LCPL Paul Boulton. Rear rank L to R: unidentified (x2), SPR Phuc ‘Charlie’ Tran, SGT Andy Boath, SGT Frank Downie, LCPL Stuart Midgley. WO2 Neil ‘Ned’Kelly on right. .31) & .32) - Photo, colour, June 1990. Army Survey Regiment squadrons at front of Fortuna Villa preparing to fall out..1P to .4P, .7P to .18P, .20P to .32P – There are no personnel identified. .5P – annotated ‘Corps Day parade’, ‘Corps Day 1990’ .6P - annotated ‘SGT Imeson Corps Day parade’, ‘Corps Day 1990’ .19P – annotated ‘CO, Corps Day parade’, ‘Corps Day 1990’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
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Photograph - Subject 1 Corporal course Awards, Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa Bendigo, 1987
This is a set of 20 photographs of two personnel with their training awards upon return from their Subject 1 Corporal course, taken at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in October 1987. Lithographic Squadron’s SPR Janet Murray and SPR Shona Hastie achievement on a military skills-based promotion course was commendable, given most of their employment was spent in Royal Australian Survey Corps technical tasks.This is a set of 20 photographs of two personnel with their training awards upon return from their Subject 1 Corporal course, taken at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in October 1987. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) to .4) - Photo, black & white, 1987, SPR Shona Hastie with her SUBJ 1 CPL course award. .5) to .10) - Photo, black & white, 1987, SPR Janet Murray with her SUBJ 1 CPL course award. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1987, L to R: SPR Shona Hastie and SPR Janet Murray with their SUBJ 1 CPL course awards. .12) to .14) - Photo, black & white, 1987, L to R: SPR Janet Murray and SPR Shona Hastie with their SUBJ 1 CPL course awards. .15) to .17) - Photo, black & white, 1987, SPR Janet Murray with her SUBJ 1 CPL course award in front of an Ultra-MAN-III printing press. .18) to .20) - Photo, black & white, 1987, SPR Shona Hastie with her SUBJ 1 CPL course award in front of the Pakotone film processor..1P to .20P – ‘SPR Murray & Hastie SUBJ 1 for CPL Awards Oct 87’. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho