From a group of items re ártist, poet and four-navy veteran James Conder 1872-1954: .07 - Hand drawn pictures of "Cerberus" .08 - Drawing of sailing ship with annotations naming all sail types .09 - Hand illustrated sheet from "Under Canvas - Notes from a sailor's log"armed services - navy, transport - shipping, james bryance conder, royal australian navy, royal navy squadron, victorian navy, royal australian naval college, australian merchant navy

In a black frame a coloured photograph taken from the stern of ship showing several sailors most bare chested enjoying the sunshine. Another ship can be seen in the background. At the bottom left hand side of the photograph reads Voyages to Vietnam Collection. Bottom right hand side reads Copyright Brenton TancockVoyages to Vietnam Collection. Copyright Brenton Tancockphotograph, ran, cerberus collection

Diggers & Mining: The Digging - The Diggers. Slide depicts areas of Bendigo. Golden Point, New Chum Gully, Adelaide Gully, Tiperary Gully, Kangaroo Gully, Bendigo Creek, Pegleg Gully, Sailor's Gully, California Gullly, LongGully, Commissioner's Gully. Markings: 17 994.LIF:6. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Nancy Oakley was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild in Williamstown. The photographs she donated depict picnics with sailors between 1952 and 1954.2 A4 size paper of 13 black and white photographs photocopied of picnics with inscriptions from Nancy OakleyInscription handwritten in black ink in capital letters by Nancy Oakley: dates, locations and namesnancy oakley, mission to seamen, nancy dingle, williamstown, picnics, mount evelyn park, harbour lights guild, hlg, padre frank leslie oliver

"THE WOLF' How one German raider terrorised Australia and the Southern Oceans in the First World War.Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, red and black print on front, spine and back. Cover - colour illustrated - front - top German symbol, bottom, ship at sea. Back - sepia photograph - sailor and girl. 366 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.Nilbook, ww1, naval operations

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Watch and clock: James Pickens established his business prior to 1872. In 1901 he was listed as ''watch and clock'' maker. He made and repaired English and colonial jewellery to order. The premises were on the High Street and Sailors Gully Road junction. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A black and white photograph taken nn board the US Battleship USS New Jersey in the Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam, Penny Plumber (Australia's Miss World) entertained sailors on board the battleship as part of the 25 Dec 68 USO Bob Hope Xmas Show. Unfortunately Aussie Diggers did not see the show.photograph, uss new jersey, tonkin gulf, penny plumber (australia's miss world), gibbons collection catalogue, bob hope christmas party

A black and white etching of two frigates in port. Front of etching is F05 Paramatta frigate with sailors on board. Second frigate is 07 Parramatta. bottom right side of etching reads Randall Wilson 1998. Top of etching reads Vietnam Escorts Limited Edition Series" Bottom right hand side of etching is the No: 000etching, cerberus collectio, hmas parramatta, hmas yarra, vietnam escorts limited edition series

This portrait could be of Captain Daniel McCallum. In the Williamstown Chronicle dating back Saturday 16 March 1895 we could read: " An interesting ceremony will be performed at the Sailor's Rest next Thursday 21st. inst., when a large photo of the late Captain D. McCallum (which has been presented to the Rest) will be unveiled, in the presence, it is expected, of several of those who assisted Captain McCallum in his good, work amongst the sailors, and others who were closely connected with the Mr Ronald Reid a will supply the musical part of the pogramme." Captain McCallum was secretary of the Williamstown Sailors' Rest, located in Ann Street, and had himself saved the rest paying some of its debt. He died in 1887.Many portraits of supporters were unveiled in the several buildings of the Mission. Sadly few reached us and are difficult to identify.Studio portrait of a man sitting, with moustache, wearing a 3 piece suit with buttonhole spray, walking cane ad bowler hat.Signature in red ink in the bottom right corner: "CHUCK-artist"portait, bowler hat

The sailors, officers and Reverend Gurney Goldsmith (centre) were picked up from the Siddeley Street mission by two double deck motorbuses. On the buses is written: "Motor Tyre, The place for tyre, 400-3-5 Swanston Street, Melbourne - Red Cross Hospital - The Globe". The Mission flag and the Union Jack are brought with the men to the St John's College, St Kilda East. The photograph appears in the Annual Report 1913. In the Age we could read: "SAILORS' PICNIC. The seamen from ships in port, were hospitably entertained on Christmas day by friends of the Victoria Missions to Seamen. The day was spent at St. John's College, East St. Kilda, by invitation of the warden and Mrs. Hart. The sailors enjoyed the treat, and entered heartily into the sports held during the afternoon. The evening was spent at the institute on the Australian wharf when every sailor received a Christmas' present from 'the brig." The photograph was used in the "Jottings fro our log" quarterly publication of the Mission in 1916.Sepia photograph with a thin black frame depicting seamen gathering in front of the Central Institute, Siddeley Street, where buses are waiting for them to take them on an outing.Handwritten at the back in pencil: "168" / Starting for Christmas picnic Handwritten in blue ink: "8" Handwritten twice in blue ink: 1914? at the top and 1914 at the bottom.siddeley street institute, ww1, christmas, transport, rev gurney goldsmith, flag, red cross, the globe, union jack, motorbus, 1913, xmas

Rear manual a well presented example for the period. A sort after item.A representation of the type of manuals issued by Government War Departments of the period, Circ 1921Manual of Naval Cookery 1921 with brown cardboard cover and 162 paper pages contents. Sta . 47/12 Publlshed by His Majestty's Stationery Office, LondonFront Page of Manual - Manual of Naval Cookery 1921, Sta . 47/12, LONDON. Publlshed by His Majestty's Stationery Office, Price 1s net. Contents are reciepies and suggestons for foood to be served to the sailors.naval manual of cookery

This bell was apparently salvaged from a Freighter by Syd Storrie a Merchany Navy Sailor. The Freighter had been torpedoed by a German Submarine in WW1.Ship's bell, rough cast bronze? Clapper is rough cast steel. There is an old steel mounting bracket at the top, painted green. maritime technology, ship relics, military history - navy, ships fittings, souvenirs

RSSILA. Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Badge belonged to Thomas William Tuckerman No 7318 AIF. Refer 935P, 1265.3.Badge R.S.S.I.L.A (RSL) membership. Two central figures with a small crown at the top. Over the crown is a clip with "47" denoting membership paid 1947. On the rear is a metal washer and pin.Numbered "V 90195" on the rear.rsl, military history, rsl badges

The jacket is indicative of the dress jacket worn by a sailor of the rate of Naval Police Petty Office who has completed 12 years service.Jacket Double Breasted Service Dress Navy Blue with gold embroided insignia, [Naval Police Coxswain Petty Officer] on right upper arm; gold embroided rank insignia [Petty Officer] above three gold embroided chevrons indicating 12 years service on the left upper arm; shoulder flashes with gold embroided word, "Australia" on both shoulders. 8 gold button with embossed Australian Navy Emblem and the word "Australia" in parallel columns of 4. Size 111S (short fit) with 2 small gold button with embossed Australian Navy Emblem and the word "Australia" the cuff of each arm.Manufacturer's identification label on inside right breast.Manufacturers label measuring 4omm x 80mm showing company logo ADI / 1999 / arrow pointed up /NSN: 8405-66-132-2309 / Wool polyester / size 111S / matching / trouser size 101S / chest 112 / waist 102 / inside leg 78 / No / Name / Dry Clean Only / Made in Australia

This program is most likely about 1950 - 51 before George Lansell is Knighted. Program, paper one page with ornate edging around, all print in blue. At the Top "Returned Soldiers Sailors Airmen's Imperial League of Australia Bendigo Sub - Branch", followed by "Anzac" - "In Memoriam" - "Day". The program covers, Hymns, Opening Address by the Mayor of Bendigo, Guest Speakers Address, Recessional, Last Post, Reveille, National Anthem."Commemoration Ceremony Upper Reserve April 25th" "Presided over by the President Bendigo Sub Branch Col G.V. Lansell V.D - M.L.C"brsl, smirsl, program

Service history - Cat No.5743.2.Jacket - black colour wool twill with cotton sateen lining. Double breasted with gold painted metal buttons with shank. Service Ribbons for WW2, Korea, Long Service. On lapels - embroidered crown, aeroplane and Letter "H". On sleeves - 3 gold buttons - denotes Senior Sailor rank NCO. Buttons - with Crown, Anchor and "AUSTRALIA".TWO DRY CLEANING LABELS PINNED INSIDE LEFT SLEEVE - paper, illegible writing.uniforms, ran, ww2, korea

A book titled ' The Mutinies at Spithead and The Nore. A Stirring record of the Sailors' Great Rebellion.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 385 - 400 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, english fleet, english history, british history, england, penny books, book, books, advertisements, rebellions, european history

One of the boys is believed to be John Reaburn; date is approximate.Black and white photo of a class of 32 children at Surrey Hills Primary School taken outside against a brick wall with a central window. It may be a class of mixed age children. There are 21 boys and 11 girls. One boy holds the class identification board (illegible); another holds a boater hat; several are dressed in 'sailor shirts'."J C Reaburn (underlined) (Surrey Hills Neighbourhood C...) / 857 - 7463 (underlined)" in pencil down RH edge.surrey hills primary school, schools, education, primary education, children, john reaburn

Manufactured by the Geelong Returned sailors and soldier mill. This is a RETSOL Buchanan blanket. It belonged to the donor parents who had family involved in WWI and WWII.Checked design woollen blacket with fringeretsol

Early 1900's Studio Portrait of Sarah Ann Rathgeber with four of her sons, one in a sailor suit, other in a three piece suit.Sarah Anne and four of her sons, Jim Thon Joseph (Dec'd) approx 2-4 years old and Fredclothing

Unclaimed letters returned to Connelly & Tatchell & Dunlop, Bendigo,Mauve 1886 2d. Stamp on each envelope: a. Addressed to Chas Fains, Rochester, 6.7.1894 requesting payment to Account payable re Nr. Gan's Furniture Warehouse, Pall Mall b. addressed to Mr. Downie, Back Creek 1894 ( erased 'near Cemetery' ) requesting payment to Account payable c. addressed to Jno V. Brien, Garsed Street, Bendigo 1894., d addressed to Mr. David Williams, Sailors Gully, Eaglehawk, dated 1885 ( on rear of envelope handwritten note ' opened and found not for me, David Williams, Sailors Gully, Eaglehawk 2.6.85') requesting payment to Account payable e. addressed to Mr. Chas Gains, c/- Mr. Saville, Nr. Gan's Furniture Warehouse, Pall Mall. Dated 1894 .Thebusiness, legal, connelly & tatchell

This plaque links to a number of other items donated to the MTSV in 2017 from the estate of mariner G.W. Duncan (b. 1922 - d.2017). see also 1685 - 1698Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. small brass engraved commemorative plaque George Winfield Duncan / 19.10.1922 - 9.01.2017 / In memory of a Mariner and friend to manyg.w. duncan, marine engineering, plaque, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), seafarers, sailors

The picture depicts a dance possibly taken at the Mission with a seafarer.large b & w photograph of Sadie Wilson dancing with seaman, most likely at Mission to Seafarers event.lhlg, dance, seamen mission, mission to seafarers, melbourne, sailors

This chair was made by a sailor in the crew of S.S.Casino it was presented to Miss Claire Lydiard in the late 1800's. (She later met her death by drowning in the lake at Rosebrook)Child's folding chair with carpet seatlocal history, furniture, domestic-nursery, s.s.casino, miss. claire lydiard

Bone China jug, with kangaroo shaped handle with hand painted relief scenes First Nations Peoples brandishing spears at Captain Cook’s sailors, Captain Cook taking possession of the country at Botany Bay April 1770 The words to Advance Australia Fair are also printed . Along the base is a color painted relief of a bullock cart containing logs.souvenirs, captain cook, botany bay, advance australia fair, indigenous, kangaroo, endeavour

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection. January 1977 (Dec76/Jan77). Article on Cohn Brothers Limited - Magnus Cohn & a history of the company from 1856; brief mention of Fawns Brewery, Golden Square and London Brewery; article of J (James) Steward, Albion Brewery, Sailors Gully (from article written in mid 1890s).

Photograph of a double fronted wooden shop front with a verandah across the whole width. There is decorative fretwork on the gables of the buildings. Above the verandah on the right hand side is a painted sign Anchor Stores, Moorhead Bros. Grocery &c. In front of the verandah there are three women and two men. The name 'Moorhead Bros.' is also on a sign at the side of the verandah. This store is in Sailors Gullybuildings, commercial, anchor stores, anchor stores, moorhead bros, sailors gully