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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Lance Corporal R. Van De Velde, ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise ' Northern Explorer' September 1988. LCpl Van De Velde has a collection of Pandamus Palm nut prematurely ripened by fire near King River Northern Territory. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of jaggered basalt rock covering most of high country SSW of Tindal RAAF Base, Northern Territory. Photo was taken to illustrate reports of patrols during Exercise " Northern Explorer" September 1988. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Two colour photographs of sink holes/rock depressions cbserved while on patrol during Exercise " Northern Explorer. These features offered the only shade when temperature was 41oC. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of Captain C. Carrington, earing hat, and Sergeant Koschel of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise " Northern Explorer." Flood debris caught high in tree branches indicate water level during wet season on Ferguson River, Northern Territory. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of Captain C. Carrington sheltering from 41o sun during Exercise " Northern Explorer." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of Lance Corporal R. Van. De Velde picking native figs on bank of Ferguson River, Northern Territory during Exercise "Northern Explorer." Soldiers of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR had received instruction of bush food by Major Les Hiddens aka ' The Bush Tucker Man. '100 mm x 100 mm -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of four members of a vehicle patrol of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR at Ferguson River, Northern Territory, during Exercise 'Northern Explorer." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of vehicle patrol of ' A " Squadron 8/13 VMR accessing the viability of a crossing point of Ferguson River during Exercise ' Northern Explorer. The patrol decided the Armoured Personnel carrier could descend the shale bank but not climb out again. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of two soldiers of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise ' Northern Explorer '. Trooper Pratt and Lance Corporal Van De Valde demonstrate how the F2 radio set could be carried. In addition the men would have webbing, pack and rifle to carry. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionDocument
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Rare example of a patrol report conducted by soldiers of a Victorian Army Reserve regiment while exercising in Northern Territory.Report of reconnaissance patrol conducted by soldiers of 'A' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles during Exercise 'Northern Explorer, Northern Territory. 13 pages plus sketch map. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionDocument - Report
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Rare patrol report made by soldiers of a Victorian regiment while on exercise in Northern Territory.Report of patrol carried out by soldiers of 'A' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 18 September 1988 near Tindal Air Base Northern Territory. Six pages plus sketch map.military, patrol, tindal, northern territory, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionDocument, September 1988
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Rare example of an assessment prepared by a trooper in a Victorian Citizen Military Forces regiment during an exercise in Northern Territory.Typed assessment of the performance of armoured vehicles during Exercise "Northern Explorer" in September 1988. Document is titled "A Veh Ops in the Tindal AO" prepared by Trooper D J Pratt 1 Troop A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Three pages dated 22 September 1988. -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 11
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Stephen chats with Brian Hardy about the transformation of the printed word into accessible formats, Valerie Thomas interviews Michael Simpson, General Manager of Policy and Advocacy, and Kate Gniel updates on Carols by Candlelight and sale of Christmas cards and calendars.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, brian hardy, michael simpson, kate gniel -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 21
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Stephen speaks about employment with Faye Baxter, who works as an Employment Coordinator. Valerie Thomas’s special guest is Maurice Gleeson, who works as an Advocacy and Policy Officer. Kate Gniel talks about fundraising events across NSW, Victoria and the ACT.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, stephen jolley, faye baxter, maurice gleeson -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Insurance Policy, 04/01/1932
Identifying numbers 8313 a, b a. The Manchester Assurance Company, Fire Policy, for two buildings in Percy St. Portland. Insured Herbert Leslie Vivian, sum insured: No.1 - £30, No. 2 - £20, stock in trade: £135. Premium £-.18.11, 4/3/1931 to 4/3/1932. Printed form, details typed in. b. Envelope for a. brown, company envelope, hand addressed to 'H.L. Vivian Esq., Percy St. Portland'hl vivian saddler -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES. STATE ELECTION. 10 MAY 1955
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Six pages of typed notes titled ' Broadcast talk. 3BO. May 10th 1955'. Topics include : voting instructions, Mrs Weber - campaign secretary and ex-member of Parliament, announcement of his Policy Speech at the Capital Theatre in the presence of the leader of the Country Party Sir Herbert Hyland, and other campaign matters.bendigo, hospital, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian state election 1955. country party. ivy weber. -
South Gippsland Shire CouncilLetter, 2/5/1988
Letter to Woorayl Shire from the City of Burnie thanking Shire for their best wishes on occasion of Proclamation of City of Burnie on 29 April 1988. Sealed with Common Seal and signed by two aldermen and Town Clerk. Dated 2 May 1988. Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, "Public Transport", Jun. 1972
Report - 2 Foolscap duplicated sheets, 3 pages stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Public Transport", dated June 1972 outlining the history of the tramways in Melbourne, the MMTB, cable tram conversion, the status in 1971, why the degeneration in use and the growth of motor cars, fare increases, Government Policies, what could be done to solve the problems in purchase of new trams and refurbish the workshops. No details of who published the document.trams, tramways, public transport, history, mmtb, new trams -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Nillumbik Shire Council, Discussion draft: Refocused guidelines for the Art in Public Places Program, 2003
Document includes discussion of impetus, preamble, policy context, objectives of the Art in Public Places Program, What is Public Art, Identification of sites and opportunities, funding, initiation the commissioning of works, selection of artists, project management, consultation, conservation and maintenance, de-accession guidelines, ownership, documnetation, and list of 11 pieces of Public Art Pieces in the Nillumbik Art Collection. Separated from Folder 73 from Harry Gilham Collection 8 pagesnillumbik art collection, public art -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, The Pioneer Suffragettes of Casterton and District, n.d
20 Page booklet compiled by Jan Lier for the Casterton and District Historical Society Inc. Includes list of pioneer women from Casterton and district who signed the 1891 suffrage petition, biographical details of the women, and a number of photographs of the women.womens suffrage, suffragette, casterton, casterton and district historical society -
Unions Ballarat
Transforming Labor: Labour Tradition and the Labor decade in Australia
The Labor decade covers the period of 1983 to 1993 - the Hawke Keating government. Table of contents: Machine derived contents note: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Labourism and imagination: tradition and innovation 3. The labour tradition 4. The Whitlam era: memory's frame 5. Labor's Accord: the policy turn 6. Arguing about the Accord: the spectre of corporatism 7. Transforming the Left: the end of the party? 8. Conclusions ReferencesRelevant to ALP government policy (at '83-'93), industrial relations and reform.Book; paper.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, labour movement, australian labor party - alp, politics, industrial relations - the accord, whitlam, government -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: February 26, 2002
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews-Lamb, Susan Thompson, Janet Cronin and Corey Nassau, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. February 26: Auxiliaries and the future - Sue Parks, Street furniture policy introduced in Boroondara - Pat Peck. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. 4th March, 1976. Edition No. 2/76, 04/03/1976
This edition includes a report on the The Apollo Parkways Progress Association's February 1976 meeting, A feeling of belonging together. Developers play havoc... with our natural heritage, Meet the natives, This and that, Cameo of Johnny Chester, Public open space policy, From the Council Chamber, Letter to the Editor, School and Kinder news, Diamond Valley Repertory, Eltham Film Society. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 28 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: EMIGRATION POLICY AND SOCIAL ISSUE IN THE 19TH CENTURY
Soft covered book written in German title translates to European University, Emigration policy and social issue in the 19th century, state mandated emigration from the mountain rescue team Clausthal to South Australia, North and South America 1848 - 1854. White cover with black print & picture of a sailing ship, 318 pages. Notation inside front cover, Donated to the German Heritage Society Bendigo in May 1995 by the Author Dr.Renate Vollmer Osnabruck Germany.Renate Vollmerbooks, catalogues, shipping, germany-emigration-shipping -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Kew Historical Society Collection : Preservation Needs Assessment, 2021
Following a Significance Assessment, in 2020, Kew Historical Society received a Community Heritage Grant from the National Library of Australia for a Preservation Needs Assessment, prepared by Grimwade Conservation Services (GCS). The purpose of the assessment was to consider the physical condition of the collection, the suitability of the current housing and storage facilities and to make recommendations for the development of a conservation program.Illustrated 87-page Final Report by Vanessa Kowalski (Grimwade Conservation Services), including - Executive Summary / p5. Key recommendations / p7. Policies and Procedures / p9. Collection / p11. Building (Repository Structure) / p25. Environment / p33. Storage / p41. Display/Exhibitions / p54. Housekeeping / p58. Visitor Impact / p51. Disaster Preparedness / p63. Training Needs/Skills Assessment / p65. Action Plan / p67. Authorship / p71. References / p73. Appendices / p75. non-fictionFollowing a Significance Assessment, in 2020, Kew Historical Society received a Community Heritage Grant from the National Library of Australia for a Preservation Needs Assessment, prepared by Grimwade Conservation Services (GCS). The purpose of the assessment was to consider the physical condition of the collection, the suitability of the current housing and storage facilities and to make recommendations for the development of a conservation program.preservation needs assessments, kew historical society -- collections, kew historical society - conservation, community heritage grants -
South Gippsland Shire CouncilPhotograph, Framed, 1982
Framed colour photograph featuring a band in the rotunda at Mossvale Park, Leongatha. The image is taken from inside the rotunda and shows the musicians at their instruments with the conductor in the centre. In the background a large crowd watches on. Brown wood frame. Signed and dated by the photographer lower right corner. Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBooklet - Sharing Bonegilla Stories, Bruce J Pennay, 2012
A full-colour catalogue to support the Sharing Bonegilla Stories exhibition at the Albury LibraryMuseum which was curated by Bridget Guthrie in 2009. The exhibition drew from a successful earlier Belongings partnership with the Centre. The catalogue tries to make sense of people’s different memories of, and responses to, Bonegilla.non-fictionA full-colour catalogue to support the Sharing Bonegilla Stories exhibition at the Albury LibraryMuseum which was curated by Bridget Guthrie in 2009. The exhibition drew from a successful earlier Belongings partnership with the Centre. The catalogue tries to make sense of people’s different memories of, and responses to, Bonegilla.bonegilla, migrant experiences, immigration victoria -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Weapon
Mauser rifle of late 1800s vintage, known as the "Swedish Mauser" (type96), calibre 6.5 mm (using the 6.5/55 "Swedish" cartridge), bolt action, five round internal magazine. The wooden butt has been ornately carved with the name J. A. VERSTER in the manner of the Dutch Boers. This rifle is incomplete with the cleaning rod missing. Serial number A5348 Victorian RSL Branch licence stock number (not yet advised) note: rendered inoperative in accordance with Victorian RSL HQ policystamped "mod. Mauser 1896. Ludw Doewd & Co Berlin" -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Station facelift, 15/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Station will be one of the first to be converted into a Travel safe Station under A.L.P. policy.Nunawading Station will be one of the first to be converted into a Travel safe Station under A.L.P. policy. Details were released by minister for Transport Spyker and Member for Mitcham, Harrowfield launched at Mitcham Station the $630,000 facility would be monitored by closed circuit T.V., have an open looking counter and air conditioned waiting room. Security car parking and improved passenger information systems. The number of police employed to secure safe travel on public transport will increase from 130 to nearly 300.Nunawading Station will be one of the first to be converted into a Travel safe Station under A.L.P. policy. trains, nunawading railway station, spyker, peter, harrowfield, john, safety, pescott, roger -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Here endeth her only lesson", 24/05/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Thursday May 24, 1973 about the aborted attempt to train two women tram drivers in Melbourne the previous day. The Tramways Union declared the Wattle Park line black and the Board ceased training. Notes a Union Policy of 1956 that members would not train a woman to drive. Quotes Mr S. Edwards, Union Secretary. Has photograph of Driving Instructor, Mr. W.J. Wright, and conductresses Catherine Stone and Joyce Barry.trams, tramways, mmtb, women drivers, conductresses, driver training, tramways union
