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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Michie Family, c.1915
Items copied from the collection of Dawn PARKER nee MICHIE from items copied from the scrapbook of Alexander James MICHIE, bookmaker, her grandfather's uncle.James Michie in army uniform with two horses and tents in background. James was a sapper in World War 1 in Gallipoli. Lasercopies from photographs of the Michie family. Approx 1915michie family, families, gaming, war - world war i -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Reference, Peter Plowman, Australian Migrant Ships 1946-1977, 2006
"Australian Migrant Ships 1946 -1977" An account of the ships bringing migrants to Australia after World War 2 until 1977; in particular from Britain, Greece and Italytransport - shipping, migrants, migrant ships -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Clipping, Javanese refugee children at Nott Street School, 12 Jun 1943
Newspaper photo 1943 of Javanese refugee children at Nott Street School during World War II (ref also 1175). Terry KEENAN is 3rd from the left.religion - wesleyan methodist church, war - world war ii, education - primary schools, nott street state school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Swallow & Ariell Busy Bee fundraising stall, 1914 - 1920
One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .30 - Busy Bee fundraising stallbuilt environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Postcard, Greetings from St Kilda, 1914-1918
Shows flags of WWI alliesWhite coloured postcard featuring Union Jack surrounded by flags of allied nations during World War I. 'Greetings from St Kilda' in large glittered letters.wwi -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honour Board, Wangaratta and District Victory Roll
Wangaratta and District Victory Roll - lists 528 names of Nurses and AIF personnel who served during 1914-1918 Thousands of honour boards were made to commemorate soldiers who served in the First World War. The number of honour boards crafted reflects the immense loss felt in communities and families and the importance for them of remembering those who served and died. This is the Wangaratta and District Victory Roll, including the names of nurses and AIF personnel from the region. Two large Italian marble tablets inscribed with gold emblems and black lettering list the names of nurses and servicemen of Wangaratta and district who served in World War One. Wangaratta and District Victory Roll Nurses Australian Imperial Forces 1914-1918ww1, wangaratta and district, nurses, victory roll -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Saunders Nicole, Advice to a Young lady in the Colonies being a letter sent from Mrs E of England to Maria Macarthur in the Colony of New South Wales in 1812, 2007
Research interpretation and recommendation for management of the World War 1 memorial carvings at Lakes Entrance, victoria, being the place of potential cultural significance component of diploma of natural resourcesworld war 1914-1918, memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Flowers and fruit farms, 1993
Article about reminisces around the Mitcham area just after World War I taken from the book 'Romances of the Victorian Railways' by author and historian Patsy Adam Smith.Article about reminisces of the Mitcham area just after World War I taken from the book 'Romances of the Victorian Railways' by author and historian Patsy Adam Smith.Article about reminisces around the Mitcham area just after World War I taken from the book 'Romances of the Victorian Railways' by author and historian Patsy Adam Smith.mitcham, railways, adam smith, patsy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Bystanders Fragments No.5, c1915
'The Bystanders Fragments No.5' by Bruce Bairns father. A 35 page booklet with heavy paper covers. Black and white full page illustration from 1st World Warbooks, military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, Wartime refugee in Mitcham, 21/10/1998
Letter from Arthur Rose giving details of his life in Mitcham after being brought to Australia by the children's overseas reception board during the 2nd world war.churchward, (mrs), rose, arthur, woodger, jean, batory (ship), wellington, keith, till, alwyn, miller, children's overseas reception board, mitcham state school, no. 2904, world war, 1939 - 1945 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lees 8 LH
The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Part of a series showing aspects of Citizen Soldiering in 1930sCollection of five photographs of Trooper Les Lees, 8th Light Horse Regiment taken at his home in Victoria immediately prior to his departure to World War Two.Numbered in top right hand corner " 1, 2,3,4 & 5 "military, 8th, light horse, world war two, wwii, militia, lees -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Going on to war, Daynes, Neville, 22/02/2013 12:00:00 AM
A copy of the talk given by Neville Daynes to the Canterbury History Group, 22 February 2013 describing life in Canterbury leading up top to and during World War 2.canterbury, canterbury memorial hall, menzies> r. g(sir), canterbury bowling club, australian women's league, canterbury primary school, united australia party, emulation hall -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Portrait, Unknown Soldier
Studio photograph of soldier standing in the "At-ease position" in world war one uniform. The photograph is surrounded by black mounting board material. The brown paper backing in in a tattered state. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Book Excerpt, ADAM SMITH Patsy, Deliverance, 1992
Lionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This book excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.Lionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.non-fictionLionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This book excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.jones lionel, flower farms, florists -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Commemorative Ribbon, 1969
Produced by Country Roads Board for the Opening of the second bridge on November 21 1969. Presented by Bill Papworth.Ribbon inscribed in gold commemorating the Opening of the second bridge and presented in conjunction with brochure described under registration no. 100-15local history, civic mementos, commemorative ribbons, civil engineering, bridges, history of the phillip island bridge, phillip island bridges -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1968
Part of an album compiled and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Construction of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo, 1968/69.Placing of centre span of second Bridge 1968/69. Showing man bending on top of span, middle left.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge under construction 1968, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, phillip island bridge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - HONOURING VICTORIAN RAILWAY WAR SERVICE - BENDIGO 23 JUNE 2017
Magazine publication with coloured photograph of Bendigo Railway Station on front and back cover. Contains 50 pages of biographies of those locomotive drivers who served in World War I. Also contains photographs of people, war service records, newspaper articles and buildings.Rail Tram ande Bus Union - Locomotive Division Victoria -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
Aub's Diary, Written immediate Post World War Two
Aub's Diary covering his joining the AIF in Bendigo 1st July 1940 through to becoming a prisoner of war in Changi prison Singapore and to his release and final coming home to Bendigo 22nd August 1945Foolscap size folderworld war two, singapore, aif, changi, bendigo, wwii, diary -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Prints, Lager Skizzen, During World War 2
These items belonged to Wilhelm Eckels who was a wool buyer in Sydney when the war broke out. He was interned in Camp 1, aged 22. Another set of these prints has been donated, see C7968Brown paper folder with green print of camp guards overlooking camp. Inside are six woodcut prints of camp sketches.Internierungslager Tatura ~ Australienlager skizzen, camp 1, wilhelm eckels, woodcuts, wood cut prints -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Document - RSL SA Membership Card- W.D. Alsop, c. 1982
This object belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.This object has historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop.Rectangular green cardboard card folded in half. Front cover: RETURNED SERVICES/ LEAGUE S.A. BRANCH/ MEMBER Back cover: MOTTO:/ "The Price of Liberty/ is Eternal Vigilance" Interior: W. D. ALSOP/ MEMBER'S NAME/ Col. Light Gons (?)/ SUB-BRANCH/ MEMBER'S SIGNATURE/ CLUB NIGHTS/ MONTHLY MEETINGS/ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS/ (signature)/ ISSUING OFFICERcommando squadron, 2/10, alsop, rsl -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Hammer funeral
Following a distinguished career in Second World War, General Hammer was Honorary Colonel 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Single sheet, printed with program and personalities relating to funeral of Major General HH ( Jack ) Hammer.. Glued to light card backing.hammer, colonel, vmr -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Draft of a History of Australian National Airways, The Story of an Airline by George Farwell
Draft history of ANA, following on from "Wings of Tomorrow". This chapter follows the development of the company after the Second World War. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 11/1969
Part of a collection presented and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Second Phillip Island Bridge to Sand Remo. Opening 21/11/1969.Close-up with Tea Tree in middle foreground - scalloped edges. Second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remolocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge 1969, coloured photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bottle, Lemonade Warrnambool Cordials, 1940s
This bottle came from the aerated waters factory of Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd. This business was established by Joseph Lescai who had a fruit shop in Fairy Street, Warrnambool in the 1920s. He began to make soft drinks and eventually this became his core business. A group of local businessmen took over the business and in turn it was bought by a local garage proprietor, Thomas Hill, in the 1930s. By this time it was called Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd. In the early 1940s the business was purchased by Charles and Frederick Flett and later sold to Thomas McKenzie in the 1960s. The business operated until the 1980s. It appears that the contents of this bottle were made during the Second World War in the time of either Thomas Hill or the Flett Brothers.This bottle is of interest as it comes from the aerated waters business of Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd. This company was in operation for over 50 years. Cordial manufacturing was an important industry in Warrnambool for over 100 years. This is a glass lemonade bottle with a round base and a rounded body tapering to a narrower round neck with a moulded glass top at the opening. There is a stopper made of composite materials. The information on the maker of the lemonade is impressed into the glass on the side of the bottle.‘War Grade’ ‘Lemonade’ ‘Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd’ ‘Bottle not complete without stopper’ ‘This bottle is the property of Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd Warrnambool’ warrnambool cordials pty ltd, cordial manufacturers in warrnambool -
Brighton Historical Society
Uniform, Army jacket, circa 1914-19
First World War Army jacket belonging to Lieutenant Sydney Matthew Callaghan (1892-1976), who served in the Australian Engineers, AIF Canteens Section and the Australian Flying Corps during WWI. Sydney and his family lived at 34 Normanby Street from 1932. His parents lived in Bay Road, Sandringham.First World War Army jacket, khaki with four front pockets. Winged Australian Flying Corps patch above left breast pocket. Lieutenant's insignia on epaulets: two diamond-shaped metal 'pips' and a curving band with the word "AUSTRALIA". Flying Corps colour patch on each shoulder: a pale blue triangle with two small red stripes and a large central darker blue stripe. Metal belt hooks on either side of the waist. The garment has been widened, with a strip of khaki fabric inserted in the centre back.sydney matthew callaghan, australian flying corps, military uniform, first world war -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Bottle Champagne, 7/8/1983
See inscriptionsUnopened bottle of champagne (green glass) bottled specially for the World Premiere of "Phar Lap" Gold foil top covering. Paper label with collage of photos of "Phar Lap" and his trainer11% alcohol. Wine of Australia McWilliams Champagne 750ml. Bottled specially for ther World Premier of "Phar Lap" August 7th 1983, Sydney, Australia -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Publication - "An Appreciation. Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour Ballarat"
This object relates to John Leonard GROAT. He was born on 1/02/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Leonard served in the AIF (12458) enlisting on, 21/10/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 10th FLD AMBUL as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 16/10/1917. John Leonard GROAT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Frederick Thomas GROAT (Father). John Groat was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV."Second Edition. Proceeds for Avenue of Honour Fund"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - 25,000 Sultana Cakes shipped to London for Australian Soldiers by the Australian Red Cross Society, 1914 - 1920
One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .18 - Xmas 1918 - some of the 25,000 sultana cakes shipped to London for Australian Soldiers by the Australian Red Cross Society "The greatest mother in the world" built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Knitting for the Forces
This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This booklet dates from the Second World War and was produced by G.J. Coles Ltd. It contains patterns for garments that can be knitted for the armed forces.Knitting Book (front cover) - "Coles present Knitting for the Forces", WWII.COLES / PRESENT / "Knitting / for the Forces" / Containing Complete Knitting / Instructions for ... / 3 PULLOVERS, 1 CARDIGAN, / BALACLAVA, MITTENS, / SOCKS, SCARF, SKULL CAPknitting handicrafts - history world war ii, g.j. coles and co. ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, world war ii -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tom Prior, Blashik family home, Ingrams Road, Research
The Blashiks were a German family and friends of the Brinkkotters. The son was Len Blashik. The family had a rough time during the First World War. They made tanks.The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage. Black and white photograph mounted in an album, the Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, this being one of 53 reproduced black and white images of early Eltham.The Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, Presented to the Eltham District Historical Society, 14 June 2006 by Ross McDonald. A second copy was also presented to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Groundblashik family home, houses, ingrams road, len blashik, research (vic.), reynolds prior collection