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Mount Evelyn History Group
Photograph: Fire at 'Do Drop In', "Heat of the night" - the fire at 'Do Drop In'
... "Heat of the night" - the fire at 'Do Drop In' ...Do Drop In was a general store and hall from 1937 until 1955. It also served as a bus terminal up until 1979. The shop, hall and vintage buses were destroyed by fire 4 May 1980. The original holiday house was still occupied until 1982. York on Lilydale now occupies the site of Do Drop In.'Do Drop In' was an important institution in Mt Evelyn for many decades. The fire destroyed this part of the history of the village, so it is nice to have this photo as a memento of this event.Photograph mounted on particle board.Labels on back indicating that the photograph has been in an exhibition. Signed by the entrant: Don F. Trapnell. Title of photo: "The heat of the night"do drop in, fire, general store, hall, bus depot, photograph, -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Beach at foot of Princes Street, Port Melbourne, Image taken from Princes St pier of beachfront at foot of Princes Street, 1947 (Note that "taken in 1920" on back of photo is incorrect.)
... Image taken from Princes St pier of beachfront at foot of ...View from Princes Street jetty of London Family Hotel, Swallow and Ariell & children bathing. Small photo of Boat No 9 has been pasted at corner. C W Ward photo, 355 High St, Prahran, Melbournenatural environment - beaches and foreshore, built environment, london family hotel, swallow & ariell ltd, port melbourne beach -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, James Lauritz, Swimmers at Sandridge Beach, 1989 - 1990
... Swimmers at Sandridge Beach ...Swimmers at Sandridge Beach. Looking across to Princes Pier and the Centenary Bridge James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Councillocal government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, centenary bridge, princes pier, sandridge beach -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, James Lauritz, Tram arriving at Port Melbourne Station, 1989 - 1990
... Tram arriving at Port Melbourne Station ...Tram arriving at Port Melbourne Station. Through railyards now cleared of rubble and City buildings in background. James Lauritz print of Port Melbourne, laminated (one of 18). Copies of slides produced for Port Melbourne Councillocal government - city of port melbourne, built environment, james lauritz, tranport - rail -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, Roy Smith selling Swallow's ice-creams at Lagoon Oval
... Roy Smith selling Swallow's ice-creams at Lagoon Oval ...Roy Smith selling Swallow's icecreams at Lagoon Oval in the 1940s. Roy lived in Howe Parade. Copy of a black and white photo downloaded from the "Born and Bred in Port" facebook site. The occasion may have been a sport event or festival. The photographer is unknown. Photo of Roy Smith selling ice-creams at Lagoon Oval 1940sroy smith, swallow's icecream, social activities, lagoon reserve, sport -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper, Genevieve FORDE, Gateway to Victoria -150 years of history at Sandridge, Emerald Hill and St Kilda come alive, 22 Nov 1984
... Gateway to Victoria -150 years of history at Sandridge ...This 18 page Liftout Souvenir from The Emerald Hill and Sandridge Times marks the 150 Anniversary of arrival of the first white settlers in Victoria. They were the Henty Brothers from Tasmania who settled around Portland. Although the first white settlers did not arrive in the area of Sandridge, Emerald Hill and St Kilda until 1835 these are the areas covered in this publication. 18 Page souvenir newspaper with large brown lithograph of 'Sandridge from Hobson's Bay on the front cover.sandridge, emerald hill, st kilda, emerald hill and sandridge times, kitchen, polly woodside, wilbraham liardet -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, First Australian Expeditionary Force - Troop Ships at Port Melbourne, 19 Oct 1914
... First Australian Expeditionary Force - Troop Ships at Port ...View of the First Australian Expeditionary Force troop ships at Port Melbourne piers on 19 Oct 1914, with Oriental Mills in foreground. The horse-drawn tramway that was used to take coal from Town Pier to the Gasworks can also be seen in the foreground.. Port Melbourne's other two main piers at the time, Railway Pier (later Station Pier) and New Railway Pier (later Princess Pier) can be seen in the background.piers and wharves - princes pier, piers and wharves - railway pier, piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - town pier, south melbourne gasworks, war - world war i, harpers oriental mill -
Cornish College
Speech, Principal's Address at Grand Opening Ceremony, 7/2/2012
... Principal's Address at Grand Opening Ceremony ...The Grand Opening Ceremony of Cornish College was held in the college gym at 3 pm on Sunday 12 February 2012Kerry welcomed guests & thanked them for attending this historic occasion. He reflected on the power of prayer and God's plan for our college. He mentioned the inspiration of Richard Cornish & our role in continuing his dream. Kerry concluded by thanking the Our New College project team for the huge task they undertook in 2011.7 A4 pages printed single sidedcornish_college_inaugural_year, kerry bolger, -
Cornish College
Newspaper article, UCA Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, 'Kids, community and climate change at Cornish', September 2012
... 'Kids, community and climate change at Cornish' ...Crosslight issue number 225, September 2012. Crosslight is a monthly newspaper published by the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.The article described the College's growth during the first eight months of operation. The college Principal, Mr Kerry Bolger described the school's philosophy, a range of activities and community involvement.A half page article on page 19 of the UCA newspaper 'Crosslight' written by Megan Graham. A colour photo of ELC3 students playing in the grass taken by ELC Director Kirsten Liljegren.cornish_college_inaugural_year, crosslight, newspaper, article, mr bolger -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, B/W unframed photo of 1973 flood at Gordon Park, 01/02/1973
... B/W unframed photo of 1973 flood at Gordon Park ...Taken by the editor of The Charlton Tribune Ian Cameron. Of the 1973 flood at Gordon Park and Croquet Club.Photograph unframed, creased in top RH corner, surface torn on left edgeflood, gordon park, croquet club -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, 1973 flood at low water bridge
... 1973 flood at low water bridge ...Unframed photograph/ sepiaflood, low water bridge -
Newcomb Secondary College Archives
Photograph - Geelong East Technical School 1958 Athletic Sports, Geelong East Technical School 1958 Athletic sports at the Western Oval, Geelong
... Geelong East Technical School 1958 Athletic sports at the ...Geelong East Technical School opened in 1958. This photograph is from the first Athletics Sports day held at the Western Oval, North Geelong.First athletic sports day held at the Western Oval, North Geelong, 1958.geelong east technical school. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Buzz Kennedy at Tattersalls in 2005
... Buzz Kennedy at Tattersalls in 2005. ...Package contains a b/w photo of Buzz Kennedy & negatives & a Film, DVD of the one photo.buzz kennedy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Arrival of the Sioux at the NVVM, 6 December 2008 (Copy 2)
... Arrival of the Sioux at the NVVM, 6 December 2008 (Copy 2) ...national vietnam veterans museum, sioux (helicopter) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Arrival of the Sioux at the NVVM, 6 December 2008 (Copy 3)
... Arrival of the Sioux at the NVVM, 6 December 2008 (Copy 3) ...national vietnam veterans museum, sioux (helicopter) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Official opening of the Garden of Reflection at the NVVM by the Minister for Veterans Affairs The Hon Allan Griffin MP
... Official opening of the Garden of Reflection at the NVVM by ...Two printed copies of the agenda, dated 11 May 2008national vietnam veterans museum -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, Vietnam: a television history: Part 10 - Peace is at hand, 1968 - 1973 (3 copies)
... Vietnam: a television history: Part 10 - Peace is at hand ...A series of 13 videocassettes (VHS)vietnam war, 1961-1975 - peace -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Photos of construction of the NVVM at Newhaven taken by the Black Hats in 2005, 2005
... Photos of construction of the NVVM at Newhaven taken by the ...national vietnam veterans museum - construction -
Fair Work Commission- Sir Richard Kirby Archives
Poster, Unions democracy at work, 2006
... Unions democracy at work ...This poster was the one used by demonstrators on the evening of the opening ceremony for the premises of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, later to become Fair Work Australia at 11 Exhibition Street Melbourne on 5th October 2006.Red, white and black glossy paper poster. Graphic showing two hands being clasped together. Main writing diagonal across poster. poster, demonstrators, australian industrial relations commission, fair work australia, exhibition street, opening ceremony, 5th october 2006 -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Easter at 'Rousano', Ithaca, c1947
... Easter at 'Rousano', Ithaca ...The photograph was taken in 1947 at Rousano, an area located close to the village of Exoghi, Ithaca during the Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday celebrations at which the roasting of lamb on the spit is a tradition. A black and white photograph of a group of people in an outdoor rural setting, gathered around three men who are sitting next to a spit upon which meat is being roasted over an open fire. The photograph is one of a pair which have been mounted on cream board and laminated. celebrations, easter -
Kyneton Museum
Book, They’re Racing At Kyneton, 1974
... They’re Racing At Kyneton ...A History of the Kyneton Racing Club 1866 - 1974Only known history of the Kyneton Racing ClubGreen covered paper back with spine stapled. Photographs included.A History of the Kyneton Racing Club 1866 - 1974 Author G. A. Bremnerkyneton -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Phonograph record, Knock at the Door
... Knock at the Door ...Black shellac phonograph record with red Regal label. A side: Knock at the Door - artist: Fred Douglas, baritone, with orchestra. B side: Show me the way to go home - artists: The Two Gilberts, with orchestra.Reference number G8404 Has a J. Albert and Son Royalty Stamp, Australia, on A side of label. Colour is red white and green. -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Peter Rees, Desert boys: Australians at war from Beersheba to Tobruk and El Alamein, 2011
... Desert boys: Australians at war from Beersheba to Tobruk ...About 1300 Australians died in the desert campaigns of World War I, while another 3500 died in North Africa and the Middle East during World War II. Thousands more carried the wounds of war for the rest of their lives. Countless families were left behind to mourn the dead and comfort the injured. A ripple effect of grief passed down the generations. This is the story of Australia's desert wars as never before told. Using letters, diaries, interviews and unpublished memoirs, Desert Boys provides an intensely personal and gripping insight into the thoughts, feelings and experiences of two generations of Australian soldiers. In many cases these were fathers and sons going to successive wars with all the tragedy, adventure and hardship that brought.Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.712.non-fictionAbout 1300 Australians died in the desert campaigns of World War I, while another 3500 died in North Africa and the Middle East during World War II. Thousands more carried the wounds of war for the rest of their lives. Countless families were left behind to mourn the dead and comfort the injured. A ripple effect of grief passed down the generations. This is the story of Australia's desert wars as never before told. Using letters, diaries, interviews and unpublished memoirs, Desert Boys provides an intensely personal and gripping insight into the thoughts, feelings and experiences of two generations of Australian soldiers. In many cases these were fathers and sons going to successive wars with all the tragedy, adventure and hardship that brought.australian army - desert campaigns, desert warfare - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Angus and Robertson, Menzies & Churchill at war : a controversial new account of the 1941 struggle for power, 1987
... Menzies & Churchill at war : a controversial new account of ...In 1941 in the midst of the British military defeats in Greece and the Middle East, a bitter conflict was taking place between two of the most charismatic leaders of the time. Robert Menzies and Winston Churchill were engaged in a war of polite public faces and behind the scenes lobbying and manipulationIndex, bibliography, notes, ill, p.271.non-fictionIn 1941 in the midst of the British military defeats in Greece and the Middle East, a bitter conflict was taking place between two of the most charismatic leaders of the time. Robert Menzies and Winston Churchill were engaged in a war of polite public faces and behind the scenes lobbying and manipulationaustralia - foreign relations - great britain - 1939-1945, world war 1939-1945 - diplomatic history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Penguin, The SAS at war, 1941-1945, 2000
... The SAS at war, 1941-1945 ...This book traces the history of the SAS from its birth. It shows how this unique fighting force overcame the disapproval of military authorities to win glory and fame.Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.235.This book traces the history of the SAS from its birth. It shows how this unique fighting force overcame the disapproval of military authorities to win glory and fame.world war 1939-1945 - military operations - great britain., special air service regiment -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hamilton, At the going down of the sun Hong Kong and South-East Asia 1841-194, 1981
... At the going down of the sun Hong Kong and South-East Asia ...The story of POW's captured at Hong Kong is told for the first time in this book. A gripping tale of courage and enduranceIndex, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.262.non-fictionThe story of POW's captured at Hong Kong is told for the first time in this book. A gripping tale of courage and enduranceworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – hong kong, world war 1939-1945 - prisoners and prisons - japan -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Melbourne Cricket Club, Melbourne, Title Melbourne's Marines: the First Division at the MCG 1943, 2002
... Title Melbourne's Marines: the First Division at the MCG ...Describes the experience of the US 1st division quartered at the Melbourne Cricket GroundNotes, ill, p.51.non-fictionDescribes the experience of the US 1st division quartered at the Melbourne Cricket Groundworld war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – united states, us 1st division -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Pagemasters, The hidden chapters : untold stories of Australians at war in the Pacific, 1995
... The hidden chapters : untold stories of Australians at war ...This unique collection of stories describes the tragedy and drama of incidents that occurred on Australia's doorstep - and in many cases on our shores.Ill, p.153.non-fictionThis unique collection of stories describes the tragedy and drama of incidents that occurred on Australia's doorstep - and in many cases on our shores.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia, royal australian air force - airmen - biographies -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Tall Stories, A war at home : a comprehensive guide to the first Japanese attacks on Darwin, 1999
... A war at home : a comprehensive guide to the first Japanese ...A comprehensive guide to the first Japanese attacks on Darwin on 19th February 1942, written by Dr Tom Lewis, OAM. An essential reference work on this controversial subject that includes a full list of those killed as well as other detailed appendices. It also includes fascinating information on what wartime sites are still accessible in and around the northern capital. Originally published in 1999, until recently it has mainly been available only in Darwin itself.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.73.non-fictionA comprehensive guide to the first Japanese attacks on Darwin on 19th February 1942, written by Dr Tom Lewis, OAM. An essential reference work on this controversial subject that includes a full list of those killed as well as other detailed appendices. It also includes fascinating information on what wartime sites are still accessible in and around the northern capital. Originally published in 1999, until recently it has mainly been available only in Darwin itself.world war 1939-1945 - air raids - darwin, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - japan -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian Military History Publications, RAAF flying boats at war : the way it was, 1999
... RAAF flying boats at war : the way it was ...The biography of Joe Leach and his exploits in World War twoIndex, ill, p.190.non-fictionThe biography of Joe Leach and his exploits in World War twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - australia, joe leach - biography