00151.1 Black and white photo of US WW2 Fighter Aircraft. 4 bladed prop. 00151.2 “. “. “. “. Australian soldiers by Anti Aircraft gun smoking. 00151.3. “. “. “. ‘ Pointing the gun upwards. 00151.4. “. “. “. “. Holding the round- 3 soldiers in the photo. 00151.5. “. “. “. “. Sighting the gun. 00151.6. “. “. “. “. US Fighter with 3 bladed prop. 00151.7. “. “. “. “. Aiming the gun upwards. 00151.8. “. “. ‘. ‘. Soldier changing gun elevation. 00151.9. ‘. “. “. “. Catalina Flying Boat. 00151.10. “. “. “. “. Twin seater aircraft.

New Idea is a long-running Australian weekly magazine published by Pacific Magazines and aimed at women.The magazine was first published in 1902 by Fitchett Bros. Southdown Magazines purchased Fitchett Bros. after World War II.. . This magazine reflects the contemporary ideology about class, family structures and women’s role in societyA 34 pp magazine, titled The New Idea. The front cover has a coloured picture of a woman in a stylish red dress. In white print across the bottom is written "Baby Hold Your Tongue". The magazine cost 3d and is dated September 5 1945. It contains stories, articles comics and advertisements , all in b/w.magazine-the new idea

Local currency issued by Occupational Forces (Japan) in Indonesia. Aim was to control economy and reduce Western influence. Item in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.Small note predominately dark blue in colour on white paper. 5 cent denomination. No.5 in top corners. On back No. 5 in corners and in centre on blue stylised background.Front written "De Japansche Regeering, VIJF Cent" Stamp S over CH. Back. No 5 in corner and in centre.bcof, occupational currencies

This item is a WW1 era German Luger Stock which would have most likely been used with a 9 inch barrel artillery Luger to assist with aiming a shot. This would have been attached to the wearer's belt.Wooden Stock. Length 36cm. Width butt 11, 20 cm strap wrapped around the end, width 3cm. held in by 4 screws 1 on stud to hold it in place. Cut through on on side other side . Width 4cm. Strap on the back holster for the muzzle. width strap 2cm Length 23cm held in place screw 1.5cm 3 rivots behind screw. ww1, first world war, 1914-1918, the great war, ww one, world war one, world war 1, luger, luger stock, stock, germany

Victorian State School's Horticultural Society was established in 1911 with the aims of distributing seed and bulbs to all member schools, to provided communication between interested teachers and to encourage seed and bulb collection and swapping between member schools.The book has a brown cover and red spine. Title: School Horticulture - a three-year course issued by the Victorian State Schools' Horticultural Society, first edition 1952, by E. F. Murnane supervisor of School gardening. The book is divided in three parts for each of the three years of the course. At the beginning of each section there is an index of the monthly work to be done in the garden. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.On the cover in blue pen there is an unreadable inscriptiongardening, horticulture school

This document, from the "Publicity Committee" is a "special barometer reading" of the Interstate Rally Melbourne Committee. There is no year on the document. Its aim is to encourage members of MGC and MOK to attend. Contacts numbers are given for catering, accommodation, worship and social.Blue foolscap paper with black printing one side.mgc mok interstate rally melbourne, mrs j williams, mr k hocking, jean martin, beryl senior

A book published by Hobart Legacy in Tasmania with the support of the Department of Education aimed at educating school children about Legacy. Included teachers notes and activities. It is believed to be from the late 1990s due to the promotional poster image in the booklet.A record of the work Legacy was doing at the time.Colour book x 32 pages about Legacy in Tasmania.teaching, hobart legacy

The Councillor symbol is a letter C. The Councillor was elected specially by the Court and his duties were to keep before the Companions the Order's aims and ideals. The origin is from the Latin word meaning to consult. [MOK Leadership Training Handbook 1968]Royal blue stiffened fabric with chrome metal Councillor symbol epaulets.methodist order of knights

Rev. Alexander Somerville Houston (Jnr.) (1861-1971) was born in Glasgow. Later he was Senior Chaplain in the Victorian Army Light Horse and was Moderator of the Presbyterian Church 1949 to 1950. Dr. George Simpson was medical adviser to AIM.Gloss, black and white image of Dr. George Simpson and Rev. Alexander Somerville Houstonhouston, as (jnr.), presbyterian, light horse, simpson, g.

This staff newsletter aimed to keep staff members up to date with what was happening around RVIB, with its often informal manner and chatty style. A Rebel Chronic was produced at times, which consisted of two A3 folded pages. 1 v. of illustrations and textAlso titled: The RVIB Chronic, The newsletter of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, The Rebel Chronicroyal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters

Year 12 Geography Fieldwork assignment aims: (1) to establish if there is a hierarchy of commercial centres in the Greensborough area, and (2) to establish the hinterlands of selected commercial centres in the Greensborough area. Centres studied are: Briar Hill, Greensborough, Looker Road and Montmorency47 p. typescript, coloured diagrams and photographs in looseleaf foldergreensborough, briar hill, montmorency, looker road montmorency

The Country Women's Association (CWA) began in Victoria in 1928 with the aim of improving the opportunities for women and children. They are a philanthropic and advocacy group and part of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW). There are currently over 5000 members and Bendigo has several groups.Small yellow bi-fold Syllabus (1959) for the Country Womens Association, South Bendigo Branch. Contains monthly syllabus events and competitions for the 1959 year. Green print with CWA logo on the front.cwa, country women's association

This trophy was donated by David and Wendy Pollard to RBYC in 2002, to be awarded annually to the most improved cruiser The aim of this award is to encourage and recognise the newer skippers in taking responsibility and in sailing further into ocean waters and all other facets pertaining thereto.

Ernst & Young produced this report on the issues and challenges in Victorian golf clubs for the Victorian Golf Association in 2004. The report aims to assist golf clubs to identify issues and plan for the future. Bruce Harding was a V.G.A. councillor from 1999-2010.Bruce Harding is a past HGC President and was involved with Victoria's junior teams, the Victorian Golf Association and was a rules official..140p., col. Illus., graphs, maps."Bruce Harding V.G.A." handwritten on cover.bruce harding, victorian golf association, golf clubs- victoria

The Children's Newspaper was a long-running newspaper published by the Amalgamated Press (later Fleetway Publications) aimed at pre-teenage children founded by Arthur Mee in 1919. It ran for 2,397 weekly issues before being merged with Look and Learn in 1965.Newspaper. Ten issues of 'The Children's Newspaper', from April 19 to July 26, 1924. A weekly issue edited by Arthur Mee. Each 12 pages. Price Twopence. Illustrated with B & W photographs. Printed and published by The Amalgamated Press, London. Page 7 of issue No. 266 has a photo of Australia's new Parliament House under construction.Handwritten in pencil on the top of each front page 'Mrs Bush'newspaper, newspaper, children, arthur mee, mrs bush, australia's first parliament house

Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 23-8-1995, P 15, "Two hands linked for peace"The year 1995, being the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Norwood Secondary Teachers College teachers aimed to increase student awareness of the war years in several ways. The handprints of visiting Japanese student, Tomomi Honda, and year 10 student Hayley Marks, were set in a concrete block in a unique tribute to peace. A Japanese maple tree was planted beside the plaque.

Article in Trust News. In 1988 Nunawading City Council purchased 2.5 hectares of an historic property which has been owned and occupied by the Matheson Family since 1914. It is one of the last working orchards in Nunawading. A Management Plan includes an environmental living program which aims at providing an overnight experience for children, giving both an experience how the property was operated as an orchard in the 1920s and 1930s. There will also be a public information display from oral histories taken from orchardists.orchards, matheson, charles, gilfedder, francine, mcconville, chris (dr), butler, graeme, bicentennial orchard, strathdon community

TSDAV Magazine, No. 1, May 1981. It has a yellow cover with sketch of dancers in costume. Peter n. Ellis written at the top of the front cover. Photos and illustrations inside. Contains a copy of an interview with Alistair Anderson by Fay McAlinden, news of functions, feature on traditional social dance, feature on Steps and styles and callers' headaches by Shirley Andrews, Aims and objectives of TSDAV, Feature All about Sandhurst Dance Club, Coming Events, Q & A, Technical Notes and Discussion Point.magazine, club, traditional dance association, peter ellis collection, tsdav magazine may 1981, peter ellis, jenny milne, penny lane, shirley andrews, fay mcalinden, bruce mcclure, norm ellis, alistair anderson, johnson elwood, sam sherry, john kirkpatrick, sue harrison, hugh rippon, beat klippel, con klippel, efdss, tony sutter, rowan webb, pedr curteen, michael thatcher, victorian folk music club, margaret kiddle, steele rudd, sir roger de coverly, banjo paterson, patsy adam smith, jean lawson, larry harrigan, harry mcqueen, sandhurst dance club, ian thwaite, lynne stone, mark power, roy hay

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents proposals put forward by Bob Hymans to develop facilities in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A letter from J. Dale Fisher, an architect acting on behalf of Mr Hymans. The letter accompanied plans submitted to the SEC and the Management Committee for approval of the development of SIte 4, Christie Street, Falls Creek. The plans had been modified in response to earlier concerns related to cost. The new chalet would provide accommodation and a swimming pool and stables. Mr Hymans aimed to build a chalet which operated year round and would rival any of the resorts in New South Wales.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration

Foreign currency issued by Japanese Forces in WW2. Aim was to take economic control of countries occupied and to diminish western influences with these countries. Items in collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No.7287P for his service records, photos and awards.One Gulden notes issued by Japanese Occupation. Four notes basically brown in colour. Cloud emblems on one side with No. 1 and other side a picture of fruit and nut trees. Has "De Japansche Regeering Betaalt AAN Tronder EEN GULDEN". Translated to "The Japanese Government Pays to Bearer One Gulden."Inscribed "De Japansche Regeering Betaalt AAN Tronder EEN GULDEN" and No. 1.japanese occupation forces, foreign currency, gulden, richard william mcgilvery

Aim of Dining in Night is to allow members of all ranks to be able to mix in a more free manner. It is a formal setting with many traditions. Item in collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.Green folded Programme/ Invitation. Dark Blue line down front with RAAF Emblem. Inside in dark blue writing - invitation to attend a "Dining In Night" from the RAAF School of Technical Training Sergeants Mess. Also has detailed description of the expectations and procedures.Back stamped “135”bcof, dining in night, raaf, richard william mcgilvery

The Intermediate Legacy Club was a Club comprised of ex-Junior Legacy Girls who had attended the Physical Culture Classes (the classes commenced in 1927). The Intermediate clubs were aimed at children who were older than 16 years of age.Demonstrates the strong bonds formed amongst the Junior Legacy children and the desire to be of service in their turn to Legacy beneficiaries.White foolscap paper with black type x2 sheets, printed both sides. 2 copies.girls' classes, ilc, junior legatee