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Commemoration of the crash of USAAF B-24 Liberator #41-23762 'Little Eva' of the 321st Squadron, 90th Bombardment Group based at Iron Range. Crashed near Burriejell waterhole at Moonlight Creek, Escott Station in far north Queensland on 2 December 1942. Two of the ten crewmen were rescued by the manager of Escott Station after 13 days of deprivation.2bxThe tail plane/fin from the crash site of Liberator 'Little Eva'. This site is registered as Doomadgee Queensland Australia, approximate GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude -17 56 24 Longitude +138 49 47.Faded USAAF Insignia 41-23762little eva, 4123762, usaaf

Councillor Joseph Haweil spoke to a Legacy Comradeship Luncheon on 27 June 2023. Cr Haweil is Mayor of Hume City and a member of the Assyrian community in Melbourne. He spoke about the actions of Stanley Savige during World War 1 that lead to him saving over 50,000 Assyrian refugees in Persia. After the speech he presented President Kerry Jenke with this artwork by Mr Furat Yosip.The artworks shows that the Assyrian Community are grateful for the life of Stan Savige.Wooden board with burnt etching of Stanley Savige with a gold coloured plaque.Plaque says "Presented to Melbourne Legacy / In Eternal Gratitude and Remembrance of Lieutenant General Sir Stanley George Savige, KBE CB DSO MC / By the Assyrian Community of Victoria at the Assyrian Martys Day Commemoration, Coolaroo - 5 August 2018 / Artist: Mr Furat Yosip"stan savige, assyrians

One of the Baker Granddaughter Amy Thelma married Stanley Wieland and this document is on page 84 of the book "Wiielands of Heathmont.Picture of Sailing ship Australia Bound . Hearts of oak in oaken ships. Founders of Australia.who arrived prior to 1866. In Commemoration of the Founders of Australian branch of this family. Recorded in the book "Founders of Australia".by Mrs. E.A. Butterworth (Granddaughter) added later in ink Name John and Anne Baker and 5 children Where from London Ship Omega Port of Arrival; Port Henry , Geelong Year 1850

Envelope front with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, and First Day Cover 1948. Upper image, 1 x 2 pence mauve Victoria, postmarked at Melbourne on February 2, 1885. Lower image, First Day Cover of Commemoration of Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller, Issued 13th September 1948; and addressed to Durban, Natal, Africa and postmarked at Lewisham NSW on 13th Sept 1948. Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896) was born in Germany and migrated to Australia in 1847.He was the Victorian Government Botanist (from 1853) and Director of the Botanical Gardens (1857-1873). These envelopes and stamps are from correspondence addressed to him.Front of envelope with address and postage stamps, and one first day cover enclosed in black stamp folder.ferdinand von mueller, postage stamps, first day envelopes

Letter dated August 17th, 1921 from David Langlands Chair of the Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee, Wangaratta Branch advising the work has been completed and the memorial tablets and stone in commemoration of those that gave their lives and those who served from the town and district have been erected within the Hall however a further 150 pounds was required to complete the payment and asking for aid in this matter. Photocopy of original letter dated August 17th 1921 with inscription in blue ink below.Jan 12th 2003 secretary Wangaratta RSL I discovered this document in some old papers and thought it may be of interest to you so have photocopied. David Evans Redcamp Moyhurs&sil wangaratta branch, 1921, memorial tablets and stone

Selangor Pewter Map of East Indies. Original map was created in 1700s and this reproduced pewter map was based upon originals in the Collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. The map is framed in a dark wood frame with pewter flowers decorating each corner. The incisions are far darker than other pewter map.On the verso: PMA0298 Royal Selangar (on frame) Text located on map: ‘A NEW MAP OF THE EAST INDIES…’ ‘Reproduced from the collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. Selangar Pewter.’ On plaque: ‘IN COMMEMORATION OF/ THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF EUROPEAN EXPRESS TO MELBOURNE/16th Sep 1993’ Sticker at top of frame stating ‘MISC.’gifts

''Anzac Remembrance Day, 1918'' - State School Eaglehawk No 210 - Printed programme with the commemoration service for April 25th 1918 at the school - hymns, readings, recitation, saluting the flag, National Anthem etc. Words for part of service. Invitation on cover from Head Teacher Ronald McDonald. On reverse in the Honor Roll of State School 210 and a list of ''The Deathless Dead'' - compiled 19th April, 1918. Additional copy of Honor Roll page. Has handwritten inscription on cover page - ''Donated by Misses F. & J. Anderson''.James the Printers, Eaglehawk.event, war, anzac rememberance day

This item produced to commemorate the centenary of the Rupertswood Battery from 30 December 1884 to 30 December 1984.A square bucket-shaped liqueur glass with a stem that tapers to a round base. Made of clear glass with a gold transfer of "Battery of Horse Artillery" on the front and another transfer on the back commemorating a centenary of the Rupertswood Battery. The lip of the glass is painted gold.Front: "BATTERY OF HORSE ARTILLERY" with a transfer of Rupertswood gun.wine glasses, armed forces, rupertswood battery, victorian horse artillery, commemoration, souvenirs, glasses, domestic items, george evans collection

Photographs of a group of people, many wearing the Hepburn Football Team colours, on th eLauire Sullivan Oval.hepburn, laurie sullivan, laurie sullivan reserve, hepburn burras, commemoration, guard of honour, footy, local legend, hepburn football club

Digital Images show a field of knitted and crocheted poppies displayed for the ANZAC centenary.5000 poppies, poppies, wwi, commemoration, federation square, fed square, melbourne, st kilda road, world war one

(1-15) photographs of a ceremony to commemorate Ro-Tree on 26.09.1984 by the planting of a Davidia involucrata by Premier John Cain. (16) John Cain planting a conifer near Luffmann Ponds, later removed.. Ref. No. 1982 (1090-34A)ceremony, commemoration, ro-tree, planting, davidia involucrata, premier of victoria, john cain, conifer, luffmann ponds

Letter written by Pte David John Thomas, born Bendigo 18.1.1945, enlisted in the Regular Army No 38712, posted to 6th Battalion RAR in D Coy, posted as service in Vietnam from 8.6.1966, KIA in the Battle of Long Tan South Vietnam on 18.8.1966. An Official Commemoration service was held at the Kangaroo Flat cemetery lawn section Grave 5125. Letter written to N McCaw in Bendigo. Refer Cat No 1957.1) Envelope with address, five cent postage stamp and two ink stamps. .2) .3) Two page letter. .4) .5) Two unused, unmarked air mail envelopes issued by Australian force Vietnam..1 Handwritten on front "Air Mail Forces Mail / N McCaw / 86 McKenzie Street / Bendigo / Vic / Australia". Also has two ink postmark stamps, Stamped “2JY66”letters, envelopes, long tan

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustler's Hill in 2014. One page plan, computer generated, annotated to show the worksite of the miners prior to when the explosion occurred at the Great Extended Hustlers mine in May 1914. The location of Martin, Ryan, Thomas, Campbell, Blair and Chinn are described. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, 1914

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustlers Hill in 2014. Six page copy of research document, describing the history and geology of the Great Extended Hustlers Mine and the Great Extended Hustlers Reef Q.M. Co.. Topics include: general overview of history, mines along the Hustlers line, characters of the saddle reefs, gold occurrences, effect of pitch, influence of faulting, payable reefs and saddle reefs and spurs. Mine overview researched by Mr. Albert Richardson. great extended hustlers, goldmining, hustlers consols, united hustlers and redan, k.k. mine, comet, hustlers reef no. 1, hustlers reef, hustlers royal reserve co., park shaft, hustlers royal reserve no. 2, city shaft, fortuna hustlers

A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1970. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The school ceremony was broadcast on ABC TV and Radio for many years. Pencilled note on cannister lid- “Sir Edward Dunlop”. AKA “Weary”. Maybe he is part of the recording.A record of the promotion and importance of Anzac Day Ceremony for schools. “Weary” of Burma Railway Fame.Cannister metal, colour silver, Spool, plastic, magnetic tapeAustralian Broadcasting Commission, Length28feet 10 inches, Replay Date Fri 24 ? At 3AR (radio station), 1415 AETanzac commemoration for students, dunlop

Plaque with metal circular plate sitting on wooden square block with rounded edges. Plate features an image of the Port of Busan. On reverse is pocket where a metal stand sits. "In Commemoration of Your Visit/ Busan Container Terminal Operation Corporation/ President Huh, Taek" On reverse "PMA 0149/1" "Presented to Chairman, PMA/ John B King/ By Busan Container Terminal/ Operation Corporation/ On Occasion of his visit to/ Pusan, Sth Koread/ 22-25 October 1991 (Plaque)"

This model of the sailing ship Loch Ard, made by David Lumsden, was commissioned by Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village for the Loch Ard Centenary Commemoration in 1978. The Loch Ard was bound for Melbourne in 1878 loaded with passengers and cargo when it ran into a rocky reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: an apprentice, Tom Pearce and a young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy.This model ship is significant as an accurate depiction of the Heritage Listed Loch Ard ship.Ship model, of the heritage listed sailing ship Loch Ard, wrecked in 1878. Plaque engraved "The Loch Ard, Launched 8th November 1873 Clyde Scotland. Wrecked: 1st June 1878 off Mutton Bird Island Victoria Australia. Yet another victim of the fearful Shipwreck Coast"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ship model loch ard, sailing ship, david lumsden, loch ard centenary 1978, loch ard, tall ship

These two photographs of a contingent from the Army Survey Regiment lowering the Australian flag were taken on Australia Day in Kerang, Victoria on the 26th of January 1996. Most units of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) provide contingents to regional towns in their local area to assist in commemoration ceremonies on days of national significance, such as Australia Day, ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. This was most likely one of the last occasions before the closure of the Army Survey Regiment. The use of an improvised flagpole is unknown.These two photographs of a contingent from the Army Survey Regiment lowering the Australian flag, were taken on Australia Day in Kerang, Victoria on the 26th of January 1996. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The colour photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) and .2) - Photo, colour, contingent of unidentified Army Svy Regt personnel. There are no annotations.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, kerang shire, australia day

The Society conducted a heritage excursion "Eltham War Memorials Walk" on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in conjunction with the centenary commemorations of the First World War. This walk involved visiting a number of memorials along Main Road dedicated to locals who served Australia in times of war including the Roll of Honour located in the Uniting Church Hall which also serves as the Opportunity Shop, which had once operated out of the former CBA bank building next door.activities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, jim connor collection, opportunity shop, uniting church, uniting church hall, 2016-05-07

The Samuel Wadham Wing, officially opened on 23 March 1963 by Lord Richard Casey (Minister for External Affairs), at a large ceremony and commemoration dinner. The Wing was the second residential building at International House, providing sixty-three additional student rooms, tutors' rooms, a library, a laundry, a gym, and the formal entrance. The new building was hoped by Warden Sam Dimmick to secure International House's position as an academic college in Melbourne, who also extended thanks for fundraising and furnishing initiatives by the Women's Auxiliaries.samuel wadham, events

The Answer is a newsletter in magazine format that is sent to the widows that are helped by Melbourne Legacy. For the widows who are sight impaired a copy of the newsletter is audio described onto CD by Vision Australia and posted to them. It contains information about meetings and activities. This edition contained articles on the ANZAC Day student commemoration, Anglsea camp, and milestone birthdays for widows. Plus the event that announced the Centenary Torch Relay. Also photos of our programs such as the walking group, the stamp ladies, and widows club gatherings.A record that Melbourne Legacy helps coordinate and organise events and activities for the widows, and provides items of interest for their enjoyment.Compact disc x 2 in a case that contains the audio recording of The Answer from June/July 2022.activities, answer, widows

Two photos of journalist Edwin Maher signing copies of his books for Legatees at Legacy House. Presumably he had attended a Tuesday lunch meeting as a guest speaker. The books appear to be 'Stop the World I want to get on: How to drive yourself sane' (published 1993) and 'The Edwin Maher Scrapbook' (published 1990). Edwin Maher is a New Zealand born TV journalist who was a former ABC presenter. He helped present the Legacy Anzac Commemoration for Students in 1998.A record of a well known person attending Legacy House. It shows that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken about were many and varied.Colour photo x 2 of Edwin Maher at Legacy House.speakers, legatee event

The label on the tape reel says '1958 ABC Anzac OBS' in pencil. It is likely that it is one of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to Anzac Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The ceremony was usually broadcast on the ABC for students that could not attend. The inscription 'The story of the Yarra' is to be confirmed when tape found again as it doesn't appear on the Media image. TBC.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine run by Legacy for students.Square cardboard box, front with black with red and white print. Rear, white background with black print. Clear plastic spool with magnetic tape.Box, Pyrox in red print. Special sound recording tape for highest frequency response. Black Magic Tape. The latest and best Recording Tape, in white print. Rear of Box, Pyrox, Black- Magic-Tape, the ultra in sound recording tape, suitable for all tape recorders, this reel contains:- Supplies available from Pyrox Ltd., 14-36 Queensberry St., Melbourne and at Sydney, in black print. Spool, clear plastic, VP785 in white ink. '1958 ABC Anzac OBS' hand written in pencil on white sticker.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony

Colour photograph of soldiers marching on ANZAC Day at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance. melbourne, shrine of remembrance, anzac day, remembrance, commemoration, march, adf, army, armed services, soldiers