Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of X1 675 at the Williamstown Road terminus. In the background are shops advertising Robur Tea, Kiwi Black shoe polish, a bakery/cake shop and Swallows Ice Cream. In the Wal Jack Melbourne album, the date is 21-4-1945.trams, tramways, williamstown road, x1 class, tram 675

This socket set was used by a member of the Wodonga community, Mr. Stanley William Flower. Mr. Flower was the father of a life member of the Wodonga Historical Society. The Indestro Company produced these sets from the mid 1920s until the 1960s or beyond, although the peak of their popularity was in the late 1920s and 1930sThis socket set is representative of the tools developed in the 1920s, particularly for convenience and portability. It was owned and used by a Wodonga resident.A set of 8 hex sockets set in a metal tray with a lid. The handle slides into a slot in the casing to secure the sockets in place for easy use. The diameter of each socket in engraved on the side. They were made in the USA and are probably a product of INDESTRO, but the brand is indistinct due to age and tarnishing. The set consists of an Ell-handle, eight sockets, and a screwdriver bit. The socket sizes are 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 7/8, and 15/16. The sockets are marked only with the fractional size and "Made in USA."On handle; "PATENTED DEC. 12, 1922socket sets, hand tools, indestro usa

This is a photograph of Councillor William Godfrey Robinson who represented East Riding in the Orbost Shire Council 1938 - 1947. William Godfrey Robinson was a Charter member of the Orbost Rotary Club and was the secretary of Orbost agricultural society in 1931.This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a bespectacled man in a suit.on back - " Cr William Godfrey Robinson 1944-1945"orbost-shire-council robinson-william-godfrey

WW2 silk scarf printed with the Selma Times. Selma. Alabama announcing the unconditional surrender by JapanSquare cream silk scarf printed front page pf the newpaper in green ink"The Selma Times Journal" dated September 2nd, 1945silk, japanese, the selma times journal

Newspaper, the Herald Sun, black and red print, No 21,293, 16 pages, main article front page is the Japanese Surrender.On front page, “Melbourne, Wednesday evening, August 1945”newspapers, herald sun 1945

.1) & .2) The items were issued to Cpl H BACON VX103705 2nd AIF, Naval Bombardment Group..1) Hat, slouch, Kahki fur felt, cotton pugaree, Rising Sun badge, chin strap leather, leather lining. .2) Coat, Battle Dress, Kahki, Cpl stripes on one sleeve, 2 x Rising Sun Lapel badges, 2 x Australia shoulder badges, 2 x Colour patches red over blue in wave fashion with grey surround, metal buttons, 4 pockets. .3) Belt, webbing, light Kahki, brass buckles and keepers..1) “D & D ../30 size 7 1945” uniform, army, webbing, slouch hat

H.J.B.Burrell (Harry) BEM, MM, VX 59659. Refer 296.2P, 297.2P, 298.4.Telegram "Wounded in Action" VX59659 Burrell H. J. B., remaining on duty. dirty white in colour, blue and black lettering. Pasted on two sheets of note paper Faint date stamp appears to be "26 JUN 1945"communications - telegraphic, military history, wia

A five page document describing the main changes in the Corps in regard to vehicles and weapons, and technical information on the Ferret Scout Cars MK1 and MK2. 2 copies"1954" correction stamped beside the date "FEBRUARY 1945"raac bulletin, vehicles, weapons

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker RNEIAAFBrown Leather Business Card Holder belonging to Bill BakkerRoyal Australian Air Force 1939-1945 Europea23.11

Joseph Benedict 'Ben' Chifley, Australia’s 16th Prime Minister. A railway engine driver in his home town of Bathurst, New South Wales. The Prime Ministers Avenue is a collection of bronze bust portraits of the Prime Ministers of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in Ballarat, Victoria. The Prime Ministers' portraits are commissioned after the incumbent term of each Prime Minister by the City of Ballarat. The City of Ballarat has taken responsibility for commissioning the busts after funds set aside by politician Richard Armstrong Crouch were exhausted in 2014. Crouch originally donate money to pay for six busts, the first of which was unveiled in 1940. The collection of prime ministers' busts are unique in Australia, representing the only sculptural portrait collection of all past Australian Prime Ministers. The different styles used reflect the unique artistic practices of the selected artists; textures, sizes and features and proportions are used by the artists to interpret the characteristics of each of the subjects.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratBronze bust cast on granite plinthJoseph Benedict Chifley Prime Minister 1945-49prime minister, joseph benedict 'ben' chifley, ben' chifley, bathurst

HArdcover, No Dust Jacket"Robin P. Boyd 1945" inside front coverwalsh st library

WWII Historical significanceCopy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent islands.Describes the layout and conditions of surrender Dated September 1945.

Hard cover 198 pages with copies of hand drawings with list of Awards to Australian Naval personnelPublished by Australian War Memorial Canberra ACT 1945

Two colour photographs of memorials to W.L. Redmond in Eganstown Catholic Cemetery. W.L. Redmond 3rd Bat ANEF 1883-1945w.l. redmond, eganstown catholic cemetery, world war one

Use by soldiers to cover equipment from weather and also a a ground sheet for soldiers to sleep onManufactured and sold by Holden and FrostGrey plastic sheet with three eyelets one end and two eyelets the other endP.V.B.L. D D V681-1945 - made in Adelaidemilitary, ground sheet

Set of 18 Tram Route Guides, published during 2016. Each comprises a vertical DL folded sheet, full colour for the nominated routes, with Yarra Trams and PTV logos, listing the stops, interchanges with bus and other tram services, ticketing zones, estimated frequencies with adverts for Night tram services, TramTracker and Myki tickets. .1 - Route 1 - East Coburg to South Melbourne Beach .2 - Route 5 - Melbourne University to Malvern .3 - Route 6 - Melbourne University to Glen Iris .4 - Route 8 - Moreland to Toorak .5 -Route 57 - West Maribyrnong to Flinders St Station (2 copies) .6 - Route 70 - Wattle Park to Waterfront City Docklands .7 - Route 72 - Melbourne University to Camberwell .8 - Route 75 - Vermont South to Etihad Stadium / Bourke St Docklands .9 - Route 82 - Footscray to Moonee Ponds .10 - Route 19 - North Coburg to Flinders St Station .11 - Route 55 - West Coburg to Domain Interchange (two copies held) .12 - Route 59 - Airport West to Flinders St Station .13 - Route 30 - St Vincent's Plaza to Ethida Stadium Docklands .14 - Route 12 - Victoria Gardens to St Kilda / Fitzroy St .15 - Route 64 - Melbourne University to East Brighton .16 - Route 78 - North Richmond to Balaclava (via Prahran) .17 - Route 86 - Bundoora (RMIT) to Waterfront City Docklands .18 - Route 96 - East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach .19 - Route 11 - West Preston to Victoria Harbour Docklands ,20 - Route 16 - Melbourne University to Kew via St Kilda .21 - Route 48 - North Balwyn to Victoria Harbour Docklands .22 - Route 67 - Melbourne University to Carnegie .23 - Route 109 - Box Hill to Port Melbourne See Reg Item 2396 for 2012, 2939 for 2015 and 2940 for 2014 versions Items .13 to .18 added 2/9/18Item 11 has the "5" changed to "8" in Texta - see history of object.trams, tramways, timetables, maps, route 1, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 11, route 16, route 132, route 19, route 30, route 48, route 55, route 57, route 59, route 64, route 67, route 70, route 72, route 75, route 78, route 82, route 86, route 96, route 109, east coburg, west coburg, airport west, north coburg, south melbourne, malvern, glen iris, moreland, toorak, west maribyrnong, wattle park, docklands, camberwell, vermont south, footscray, moonee ponds, st vincent's plaza, victoria gardens, east brighton, north richmond, balaclava, bundoora, east brunswick, west preston, kew, north balwyn, carnegie, box hill

This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool.A common item which relates to a local soldier and World War 11.Round white metal medal with bar at top. Australian Coat of arms on front with image of George 6th on the reverse. Flat edge on medal with recipient's name and number engraved. it is housed in small cream card box with a small sheet of paper with summary of conditions of campaign stars and medals. The Australian Service medal 1939-1945. George VI G Br OMN Rex Et Indiae Imp VX88010 E H Swanwarrnambool, ernest henry swan

This Dinner commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the raising of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment which linked 8th, 13th, and 20th Light Horse Regiments. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Coloured placemat and autographed menu card for 8/13 VMR Regimental Dinner 30 April 1988vmr, anniversary, dinner, buna barracks, albury

Report or List - photocopy of original document printed on A3 sheet - titled "Destination Signs Cable Lines", listing the type of signs and destination names for each of the 8 depots. Notes the type of signs fitted to the both cars and dummies, whether canvas rollers or board and where fitted. Dated 5/8/1932.trams, tramways, cable trams, destination roll, destination indicators, mmtb

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of two 8/13 VMR soldiers in tank suits and berets lifting a Centurion tank engine cover." Centurion days Puckapunyal. Trooper Brndusic, Lt. D. Ross.

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of 13 soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles taken at Annual Camp, Puckapunyal c. 1965' RSM WO1 Fryer and some of the Sgts Mess."

The Mundy family were farmers / settlers in the Snowy River area since c. 1880s. The original Mundy family moved to a land "selection" at Betebolong in the early 1880's from Buchan. John Mundy grew up in the Orbost district. This item highlights the comparison between today's educational equipment and those of the 1930's.A 15 inch wooden ruler with carvings and holes.On back - J. MUNDYmeasurement ruler mundy-family educational

Now a BP Service Station opposite McLaughlans Lane, Plentyd.v. brake & clutch & midway motors, diamond creek, diamond creek rd

antoinette boulevard, diamond creek (creek), eltham, floods, floodwater

antoinette boulevard, diamond creek (creek), eltham, floods, floodwater

diamond creek (creek), eltham, floods, floodwater, main road, wingrove park

diamond creek (creek), eltham, floods, floodwater, brougham steet

Opposite P.J. Timber and Trading Co. Pty Ltddiamond creek (creek), eltham, floods, floodwater, p.j. timber & trading co pty ltd, susan street

Conference paper comparing the natural Australian landscape with the influence of English landscape traditions.Photocopy of transcript of conference paper, 15 pages.plenty river, plenty valley, flora, landscapes