Several items once belonging to shipwright Norman McKenzie were donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. They relate to Norman’s apprenticeship and certification as a Shipwright in Belfast, his Union membership and his employment as a shipwright in Melbourne. One of the items, a union Rules Book inscribed with the name H.B. Thomas and dated 1902, had within its pages Norman’s Indenture of Apprenticeship, dated 1941, Norman Desmond McKenzie was born in Belfast in 1925 and lived at 10 Pansy Street Belfast, Northern Ireland. At the age of 16 years, he began a 5-year Shipwright’s apprenticeship with Harland & Wolff Limited, Shipbuilding & Engineering Works, Belfast. He was a member of the Ship Constructors’ and Shipwrights’ Association, Belfast (B) Branch 20. His Registration Number was 38748. He completed his apprenticeship on December 16th, 1946, aged 21 years, his address was 26 Connsbrook Drive, Sydenham, N. Belfast. In October 1949 Norman received Clearance from his Union as a financial member to move to another branch. He had completed his Apprenticeship on December 16th 1946. Two months later he migrated to Australia, arrived in Victoria and became a Financial Member of the Victorian branch of the Federated Shipwrights, Ship Constructors, Naval Architects, Ships’ Draughtsmen and Boat Builders’ Association of Australia, Victoria branch. One of Norman’s donated books is the Rules of the Shipwrights' Provident Union of the Port of London. It is inscribed on several pages with the name H.B. Thomas and includes the year 1902 and the address of 29 Brickwood Street, Gardenvale. This is a location in Victoria, Australia. The Victoria Government Gazette, February 1959, in the section “Removal from Registration on The Architects Registration Board of Victoria, during the year ended 31st December 1956” lists “Deceased – Thomas, H.B., 29 Brickwood Street, Gardenvale”. The Architects Union includes Naval Architects and Shipwrights and other trades that came under the same union. It seems likely that when he was in Melbourne, Norman worked as a Shipwright for H.B. Thomas and was given the Rules book by Thomas, perhaps as a reference book or maybe as a gift. Around that same time, December 1949, Norman met his wife-to-be, Daphne, in Melbourne. Daphne had migrated from London with her family and her father found work with the Melbourne Harbour Trust. They married in Melbourne in 1953 and their family grew to include five children. In 2003 Norman and Daphne moved to Warrnambool and then years later they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Norman passed away on July 28th 2015 at Warrnambool’s South West Healthcare hospital.Norman McKenzie's Rules Book, Union Cards, Indenture of Apprenticeship, and other documents tell the story of a young Irish lad's work and qualifications to become a shipwright and his migration to Australia. The young man found a job and a wife who had also migrated, and they raised a family in Melbourne. He and his wife then retired to Warrnambool to enjoy their later years. The collection of documents relating to Norman McKenzie is significant for its connection with the shipping industry of the early 1900s, the migration of qualified tradesmen to Victoria, and their contribution to the development of Victoria. The collection also shows the role of the Union in the shipping industry. The documents link shipwright Norman McKenzie to the Shipwright's Union in London and in Australia, and to shipbuilder H B Thomas in Melbourne, most likely his employer.- Apprentice's Membership Card, Shipconstructors' and Shipwrights' Association; pink fabric covered card covers with white paper pages that record the member's contributions. for the year 1946 - enclosed within the Card is a printed and signed white paper Certificate of Shipwrights' Clearance Line, Shipconstructors' and Shipwrights' Association, Branch Transfer papers for N.McKenzie, 1st October 1949. ON THE CARD: Stamped "BELFAST (B) branch" "J ALEXANDER" Handwritten "N. McKenzie, 26 Connsbrook Drive, Sydenham," NIR", (Branch Nu.) "20", (Reg No.) "38748" "9/3/46", (Rate) "APP" ON CERTIFICATE: "(99) BELFAST B" "N McKenzie" "NIR" "38748" (Member No.) "221" "24" (years of age) (CLASS OF MEMBER" "Full Benefit" "!st October 1949" (Signature Of) "John Alexander"union card, apprentice shipwright, branch transfer papers, union membership, m mckenzie, 1946, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, norman mckenzie, norman desmond mckenzie, belfast shipwright, shipwright's apprenticeship, harland & wolff limited, shipbuilding & engineering works, the ship constructors’ and shipwrights’ association, registered shipwright, victorian branch of the federated shipwrights, ship constructors, naval architects, ships’ draughtsmen and boat builders’ association of australia, victoria branch, shipwrights' provident union, h.b. thomas, architects registration board of victoria, naval architect, daphne, norman and daphne mckenzie, indenture of apprenticeship, 1941, 1949

On Wednesday 23 Jan 1946 British aircraft carriers HMS Indefatigable, HMS Implacable and HMS Glory escorted by destroyers HMS Tuscan and HMS Armada arrived in Melbourne. Indefatigable berthed at outer west Station Pier, Glory at inner east and Implacable at outer east. The Tuscan and Armada proceeded up the river Yarra and berthed at South Wharf.A series of photographs taken by Roy Liebig in the 1940s Hard copy and digital. British aircraft carrier HMS Glory at the inner east berth of Station Pier in Jan 1946. The photo shows aircraft (with folded wings) on the deck of the carrier, many visitors on the pier and the superstructure of HMS Implacable berthed behind at outer east.maritime, war - world war ii, roy liebig, karen bowden, piers and wharves - station pier, hms glory, hms implacable

Members at the General Managers Conference, London, around 1946.Black and white photo of 7 men seated around a table in suits. Photo is framed in wooden frame painted silver. Back of the frame has the names of the men written in pen.Back: [handwritten] LEFT TO RIGHT / Mr Wollan Manager Dalgetys East Africa / K. R. ELDER GM Australia / LT. COL. HON. I. LESLIE MELVILLE DIRECTOR / DESMOND ABEL-SMITH CHAIRMAN DALGETYS / G.S. HUNTER GENERAL MANAGER / LONDON / M. STOOKS Secretary / D. COOPER G. MANAGER NZ / General Managers / Conference London / About 1946managers, coference, london, dalgety and company limited

Visit of RAN squadron to Melbourne January 1946 Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, describing arrangements for the parade of RAN personnel through the city streets on Friday 25 January 1946. 8 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memos dated January 1946.Notations written in pencil on several memos.trams, tramways, events, port melbourne, port melbourne depot, hanna st depot, malvern depot, glenhuntly tram depot, camberwell depot, central bus garage

Given to former prisoners in Japanese camps in the former Dutch East Indies after liberation 1946. Dutch colonists suffered incarceration under the Japanese occupation of former Dutch East Indies. Post-war many returned to The Netherlands where they suffered from the cold. It was difficult for them to settle in and this gift would have been a welcome gesture of acceptance.Hollow cylindrical copper tube with copper screw top with circular handle. Handwritten label says: Warm water kruik aan ons gegeven toen wij koud en berooid uit de Japanse kampen kwamen Jan 1946 (Hot water bottle given to us when we came out of the Japanese camps, cold and destitute, Jan 1946).hot water bottle

Black and white photograph of Bendigo track cleaner/sprinkler and ESCo No. 9 at the Pall Mall tram stop just to the south of the Fountain at Charing Cross. ESCo 9 has been modified (See Kings Bendigo Tramways p54). Sprinkler car has trolley pole facing Golden Square, as has No. 9. Pole by the trams have signs "ALL CARS STOP HERE" and a "NO ROAD" sign. Photo taken 23/12/1946. 676.1 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 2/7/2013. See The Bendigo Tramways, K.S.Kings On rear typed is "SECV Bendigo Tramways Car 9 and Track Grinder at Charing Cross 23/12/1946" and stamped in but rh corner "Photograph by John Buckland" trams, tramways, bendigo, esco, work trams, tram sprinkler, scrubber, tram 9

CWA Tawonga 1946 - 1988 collection of its written history. The C.W.A. aimed to improve the health, welfare and education of women and children in the country. The book gives examples of all activities the members were involved in over the years and their involvement with other CWA groups in the North East of Victoria. Through the photos it also gives a good example of women's fashions over the years.History of CWA Tawonga by Clare Roper, President, founding member and local resident. Women in Tawonga were mostly on farms and in 1946 felt remote after WWII as it affected available workers and the well being of children. The Country Women's Association improved the living conditions and well being of members in the Kiewa Valley community.Scrap book with block handwritten and coloured heading. Cover: Centre middle has a coloured photo of 10 ladies standing below a CWA logo. Covered with clear plastic. Consists of photos, newspaper clippings and typed sheets."CWA Tawonga from 1946 collected by C. Roper" - top of front pagecountry women's association; clare roper; tawonga;

Letter from EM Davidson, Scotch College, dated 3 October 1946, to Manager MMTB informing of sports day to be held at Scotch College on Saturday 2 November 1946. Estimated attendance 8000 to 10000 Acknowledgement letter from FG Wraith (MMTB) to EM Davidson, dated 4 October 1946. Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt, to Mr Mazoletti for tram arrangements.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, sports

Football match and band performance Sunday 14 July 1946, 2:30PM Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to Depot Master, Hawthorn Depot. Memo dated 12 July 1946trams, tramways, events, football, bands, hawthorn depot, swan st, church st

The Argus was a morning daily newspaper in Melbourne that was established in 1846 and closed in 1957 and was considered to be the general Australian newspaper of record for this period. Widely known as a conservative newspaper for most of its history. Newspapers reflect the contemporary society at the time of print i.e. post-war Australia. This item is a useful reference for that history.A complete 32 pp newspaper, titled The Argus - Melbourne. It is dated Saturday January 12 1946.newspaper-the argus media-print

The crossing the ceremony was an important part of maritime lore and marked a sailor's first crossing of the equator. This photograph was taken by Allan Charles Quinn and therefore it is presumably not his first crossing but the photograph does depict aspects of the ceremony.This photograph is from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photographs depicting life at sea for a young man in the period immediately after World War II.Black and white photograph of various members of the crew of the Ariston participating in the "crossing the line" ceremony in 1946.Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator/ on Ariston/ 10.9.46allan-charles-quinn, crossing-the-line, sweden, central-america, north-west-indies, south-america, equator, ariston

Map of Southern Japan showing dispositions of British Commonwealth Occupation Forces as at 15 October 1946

Items are part of a collection of Legacy items from Valma Hutchinson (nee Wigg), a former junior legatee. Valma was accepted into Junior Legacy club in 1940 when she was about 10 years old. She had collected the newspaper clippings of notices in the newspapers for Miss Carre's 90th birthday and also her death notices. The sentiments expressed show how much she was respected by the former Junior Legacy girls. The photocopy includes a picture of 90th birthday celebrations for Miss Carre at Legacy house. A copy of the photo of the girls at Mt Evelyn camp had already been received from Valma Hutchinson (nee Wigg) and is at 01437. It is mentioned that she and her good friend June were in the photo and would have been 16 at the time. Miss Carre is also seen, seated wearing red, in the photo of L/- Grattan's 100th. More photos of Legatee Grattan's 100th are at 00964. A note sent to Legacy with the items mentions Legatee Grattan walked Valma down the aisle at her wedding and that Valma and her daughter would frequently put flowers on his plot in Springvale cemetery.An example of the long term friendship of Junior Legatees that they attend reunions and stay in contact. Also of their esteem for former Girls' Class trainer, Miss Carre and their appointed Legatee.Photocopy of items about Miss Carre, a photo of Legatee Grattan's 100th celebrations and a photo of a Girls Camp at Mt Evelyn in 1946. Also copies of the letter that accompanied the items donated and Legacy's reply letter.01719.2 Photo has 'Legacy Girls Camp at Mount Evelyn May 1946' on reverse in black pen. 01719.3 Photo has 'Legatee Grattan 100th birthday at Legacy House Melb. 20.9.1994' on reverse in blue penjunior legatee, girls' classes

Digital image of Port Melbourne Football Club team at game against Brunswick on 02-08-1946sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc

Parade of RN personnel through city streets Friday 25th January 1946, 1.20 to 1.55PM Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements for position no 3 - Franklin St Shunt. Memo dated 17th January 1946.Notations written in pencil on several memos.trams, tramways, events, franklin st, victoria st, swanston st, elizabeth st, bourke st

Welcome home parade for the Bendigo service people WW2. The picture of the Cenotaph is not the one in use today. (2022)Single sheet of paper. Black and white photographs of various sizes. “The Weekly Times, July 24, 1946” Bendigo’s Welcome Home “ww2, bendigo, welcome home

Made by Transit Australia to record all the magazine issues between 1946 and 2018 when it ceased publication. Provides a full set of the magazines published by the AETA later Transit Australia.Set of 3 CD's in clear plastic covers containing pdf copies: CD1 - Tram Tracks - 1946 to 1949 and Electric Traction 1949 to 1970 CD2 - Electric Traction - 1971 to 1986 and Transit Australia - 1987 to 1995 CD3 - Transit Australia - 1996 to 2018transit australia, tramways, buses, public transport, cd, electric traction, tram tracks, australia, aeta

Engraved trench art. WW2.Trench art - grey metal, engraved, oval box, plastic top and bottom.“Rabaul 1946”passchendaele barracks trust, trench art, metal case, ww2

Bernhard Gerstle & his family (parents & siblings) were German nationals working in Tehran, Iran upon the outbreak of World War II. In 1941, after the installation of a pro-British ruler to the Persian throne, all German nationals were targeted as threats to national security. The women and children evacuated to Stuttgart, Germany via Turkey, while the men were handed over to British forces. Bernhard was taken by ship (the SS Rona) to Bombay & then to Australia (on the SS Rangitiki). He was then marched in to Loveday internment camp 10, South Australia. In January 1945 the German & Italian internees at Loveday were transferred to Tatura Camp 1. Bernhard remained there until after the war & his eventual release, on 29th August 1946. Bernhard chose & was granted permission to remain in Australia post-war, as did many civilian internees, after their examination by a Committee of Inquiry which investigated their political leanings & other criteria for their supposed suitability as Australian residents. The biography also recounts his employment post-war, marriage in 1952 & his later naturalisation as an Australian citizen. Other material includes Gerstle family history from the perspective of Bernhard's sister & family, who remained in Stuttgart; background on the Gerstle family's Russian origins; and a biography of Oskar Speck, famous kayaker, amongst other things, who was interned along with Bernhard & who became good friends with the family; a brief historical background of the Allied forces/Persia invasion; and extracts of Tatura Camp 3 internee Helga Griffin's book, "Sing Me That Lovely Song Again". Black plastic A4 display folder. CD soft case with CD. Folder contains printed biographical information regarding Bernhard Hermann Gerstle. CD contains copies of same documents and also copies of photographs of Bernhard & the Gerstle family. Folder: Bernhard Hermann Gerstle/ Gerstle Family/ Loveday and Tatura Internment Camps 1941-1946/ Sydney 1946-1978/ Compiled by Mary Henderson 2013 CD: BH Gerstle; 1941 - Interned by British/ 1941-1946 - Internee at Loveday SA, Tatura VIC/ Sydney 1946-1978. camp 1, tatura, loveday, world-war-two, internment-camps

These are handwritten land receipt documents between Maxwell Proctor and W. Hunter (owner) 1946 - 1951 and between M.H. Proctor and H. Proctor 1947, 1948 and 1949.Two sets of handwritten land receipts in a used envelope with blue type at the bottom: Chamber of Manufactures Insurance Ltd. The first set of three receipts are written in copperplate handwriting for Mr. M. H. Proctor and are for the purchase of land, from W. Hunter (owner of the land). They are dated Feb 28th 1946, 17th April 1951 and an indecipherable date o the last one. The second set of six handwritten receipts are from M. H. Proctor to H. Proctor for land purchased: May 27th 1947, Dec 7th 1947, June 22nd 1948, Dec 14th 1948, May 30th 1949 and Dec.6th 1949. All letters are handwritten with a small green or yellow 3d. official Stamp Of Victoria glued to them. They are all signed by W Hunter or H. J. Proctor.legal documents, documents, land sales, contracts