This swagger stick belonged to Private Ernest LUCAS who served with the Royal Defence Corps between 17/6/1907 and 18/5/1919 including the 6th Battalion Middlesex Regiment In the British Army before World War I, swagger sticks were carried by all other ranks when off duty as part of their walking out uniform. The stick took the form of a short cane of polished wood, with an ornamented metal head of regimental pattern. The usual custom was for the private soldier or NCO to carry the stick tucked under his arm. Until 1939 swagger sticks were still carried by peacetime regular soldiers when "walking out" of barracks but the practice ceased with the outbreak of World War II. The 6th Battalion Middlesex Regiment can trace its history back to 7 August 1760 as part of the Middlesex Militia. In 1778 it was titled the 1st East Middlesex Militia. By royal order the regiment was later designated the Royal East Middlesex Militia on 24 April 1804. By 1855 it was using the formal title of "1st or Royal East Middlesex Regiment of Militia". In 1900 the number of regular Middlesex Regiment battalions was doubled with the formation of a new the 3rd and 4th battalions; and the two militia battalions were renumbered as 5th and 6th battalions of the regiment. The unit's standing orders of 1863 record the regimental insignia as being somewhat unusual, in that it did not include standard royal crown, but featured a five-pointed Saxon Crown atop a shield with the arms of the East Saxon Kingdom i.e. three stylised Seaxes hilted and pommeledpLong narrow round cane made from polished reddish/brown wood with brass metal tip and embossed silver topSilver metal top embossed with a crown above a shield inscribed 6th Battalion Middlesex Regtswagger stick, 6th battalion middlesex regiment, private ernest lucas

1.Photocopy of letter dated 24/12/1914 handwritten by William Thomas Byrne of Docker's Plain whilst at training camp - 3rd light horse brigade train - to his sister. 2.Photocopy of brief summary of W.T.Byrne's life to when he was discharged in 1918 - photocopied from Docker Plains School Honor Book William Thomas BYRNE was born on 21/9/1890 at Docker Plains to William and Johanna Byrne. He was educated at Docker Plains and Wangaratta State schools. A farmer when he enlisted on 13/10/1914. He trained at Broadmeadows and embarked on Hororata on 17/4/1915. He served with the 3rd Light Horse and 12th and/or 27th ASC - Army Service Corps as a Driver. Newspaper article dated 7/11/2003 states letter was found inside second hand book and the writer of the letter identified as the uncle of local Wangaratta resident and historian Bill O'Callaghan. The letter written prior to embarking overseas was addressed to Mrs Connell Ford Street Wangaratta but intended for his sister Nora, a Nun at Brigidine Convent, Albert Park. Photocopy of handwritten letter and life history summary in black ink on white paper 3rd Light Horse Brigade train 24/12/14william thomas byrne 5692, docker's plains

The Ruyton Reporter (formerly known as Ruyton Reports) captures the essential Ruyton Girls' School experience for the broader school community. It has been produced since 1986.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to one of the oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Thus, the record can be used as a reference example for research into Victorian school history. It also gives insight into the types of activities and events undertaken at Ruyton Girls' School during the period of its production. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Colour publication printed on paper with staple binding. 12 pages.Front Page: THE R RUYTON / RECTE ET FIDE LITER / Reporter / WINTER EDITION 1992 / SPECIAL / FEATURES / 1992 VCE / RESULTS. / WHERE ARE / THEY NOW? / THE JOHN BATE / CENTRE OPENS. / THE 1992 / RUYTON FAIR. / OUR HAT TRICK! / RUYTON RUNS-UP 3rd ATHS WIN / STOP PRESS / A big 114 point winning margin gave Ruyton its third / consecutive Athletics championship this year. / A big thank you to Sports Co-ordinators Mrs Dulke, / Mr Summerton and Mrs Lachal - the master tactician. / And congratulations to all 104 Ruyton competitors. / You were great. Now for No. 4! /ruyton girls' school, ruyton, school, students, newsletter, ruyton reports, ruyton news, kew, victoria, melbourne, girls school

GRANT PRESENTED BY PREMIER OF VICTORIA, HON. STEVE BRACKS, M.P. AT THE WILLIAMSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, WILLIAMSTOWN MECHANICS' INSTITUTE, ON 3RD MAY, 2002.PRESENTATION OF GRANT OF THE LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAM. MRS. MAUREEN HARRIS - PRESIDENT ACCEPTED THE GRANT OF $1772 . A GRANT WAS TO RESTORE TWO BURROUGH OF CLUNES COLLAGES OF THE MAYORS OF CLUNES. .1 - .4 ARE PHOTOGRAPHS, .5 INVITATION TO LOCAL HISTORY GRANTS PROGRAM AWARDS ON 3 MAY 2002 .6 BOOKLET. PROACTIVE PLANlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations, grants

.1 PHOTOCOPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH OF PUPILS IN GRADES 1& 2 AT CLUNES HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 1925.On reverse; Back Row; Lloyd Eberhard, Mannix Heffernan, Lacklan McDonald, Dave Richards, Harry Toole, Bob Mayman, Stanton Nelson, Tom Oliver, unknown Jones, Maurie Nelson, Bill Birch, Angus McDonald 2nd Row; Theardon Hancock, Lizzie Oliver, Jean Campbell, Beatrice Stevenson, Pearl Annear, Elwyn Whitnall, Mavis Lucy, Yvonne Steele, Evelyn Davidson, Freda Woods, Leila Spark 3rd Row; unknown, Kath Heffernan, Isobel Nicholson, Nancy Long, Elvie Dunn, Annie Barlow, Mavis Talbot, Cathie Jenkins, Lorna Mitchell, Dorothy Keith Front Row; Nellie Clausen, Jean Hudson, Lucy Pascoe, Brenda Trembath, Annie Purcell, Lorna Renwick, Joyce Oliver, Lila McDonald Clunes Higher Elementary School 1925 Grades 1 and 2 local history, schools 1552, photograph, photography

BLACK & WHITE, ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF PTE. A.B. TOTMAN. TAKEN IN THE EMPRESS STUDIOS 225 CHAPEL STREET ST.KILDA, MELBOURNE. 1ST. WORLD WAR UNIFORM WITH SIGNALS INSIGNATURE ON ARM.POSTCARD TO AUNTIE WITH LOVE. PRIVATE A.B. TOTMAN NO. 2619 3RD PIONEERSlocal history, photography, photographs, military

.1 & .2 FADED, BLURRED BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH 3RD CLASS STUDENTS CLUNES STATE SCHOOL 1552.local history, photography, photographs, schools, 1552

FAWCETT'S "RHYTHM ACES" PLAYED FOR ALL THE BALLS AND DANCES DURING THE THIRTIES. L-R .STAN THOMAS, BILL FAWCETT, MADGE FAWCETT, THEO HARDENBLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF RHYTHM ACES DANCE ORCHESTRA. CLUNES TOWN HALL BACKDROP IN THE BACKGROUND. .1 postcard photograph of Rhythm Aces. Names on back of photo. Theo Harden (on right) Madge Fawcettt, Stan Thomas, (? Fawcett? on left - no name on photo) .2 Postcard photograph of Rhythmn Aces (no inscription) .3 Enlarged photo of orchestra .4 Photocopy of photo of orchestra .5 Photocopy of photo of orchestra .1 From the left 4th Theo Harden, 3rd, Madge Fawcett, 2nd Stan Thomaslocal history, document, postcard, bands, dance

This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens and mens knitted garments. Interestingly, TV and theatre personalities have been used as well as high fashion models.Autumn-Winter '61 / ... a superb / collection of / Villawool / designs ... / 3rd EDITION / Hand Knits / by / Villawool / 4'-knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

Program for Geelong's Centenary Celebrations held in 1934 when the Duke of Gloucester visited Geelong and spent time at the RSS Mill.GEELONG'S / CENTENARY / CELEBRATIONS / OFFICIAL PROGRAMME / SATURDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER, / SUNDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER, / 1934.royal visits, woollen mills history, textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill, woollen mills - history

See ND 5539 and ND 3331-3335Material covered soldiers pay book Khaki in colour Marked Soldier's pay book for use on active service. Name is PECK R at top and 19601 Cpl R peck 29th Battery FAB 3rd division AIF|6 pages inside with pay details from 6/6/1916 to 29/1/1917 was ND 5539 reallocated NA4926|See Nd 5539 for more details and ND 3331 - 3335military history, army