Presented to Pte William Clyde Kelly on his discharge in 1944 This certificate recognizes Pte Kelly's Service in WWII and is related to his war time service in WWI Certificate of Discharge for Private William Clyde Kelly VX 11873Certifies "VX11873 Pte William Clyde Kelly / 2/7 Australian General Hospital / who enlisted for the A M F on the 23 April 1940 / and who served on Continous Full Time War Service / in the Australian Imperial Force / for a Total Effective Period of One Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty Days / Active Service in Australia 514 days Outside Australia 551 dayscertificate

Young Workers Patriotic Guild printed in large letters upon cardboard certification issued in 1917 to Frank Robbins a pupil of Leichardt School No 1317. Colour illustrations show figures of Justice and Peace above two kneeling students. Signed by H W Lawson Minister, F Tate Director and John J Bell Headmaster. Reverse has ink handwritten note signed F R 2/8/1968, stating, 'This is how the children won . The First World War. Each child received a certificate which was in a frame . 'The first world war began 4/8/1914. 54 years.' Frank Robbins taught at Bendigo High School for many years 1940-50s.bendigo, education, young workers patriotic guild

History of Glenburnie Road, Vermont prepared by Jenny Brash, 1997. Includes a brief history of Vermont with maps of the area. Mentioned are gold mining, orchards, farming and the tile factories. Visits by gypsies. The flora of the area. The establishment of Bloom Reserve and Hales Park, the Kirkpatrick Homes and the Vermont Elderley People's Homes. People mentioned include Paton 1940-53, Hamilton ca 1935, Brereton ca 1937-70, Tovey ca 1930-60, Rawson 1943-, Palmer 1937-, Ken Hauser 1956-, Kirkpatrick 1924-68, Hale 1946-, Esme White, Tom and Pat Fagetter, Francis Hall 1924-, Leonard Uren 1922- (Farley Green Estate). 33 pages, photographs, maps.History of Glenburnie Road, Vermont glenburnie road, vermont, brash, jenny, bloom reserve, hales park, native plants

Has a strong association with the work of the Royal South Street Society, who published a handbook or manual for their competitions. Used a photograph published at about the same time.Printed sepia coloured photograph of Sturt St. in the mid 1940's looking from the top of a building in Grenville St. towards the West. Has a number of parked vehicles in kerbs, two people riding horses, a Vacuum Oil Co. truck in the bottom right hand corner and an SEC tram travelling west, just past the City Loop points. Colour postcard of same photograph see Reg Item 2981 and another print see Reg Item 675 Appeared in the 1939 Royal South St Society competition Manual. Appears to have been used as a piece of note paper. See also Reg item 675 for alternative source details.Handwritten note in very faint pencil on rear.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., royal south street society

Black and white postcard of Charing Cross Bendigo, early 1950's or late 1940's. Rose Series postcard P13585, of a bogie tram heading to Eaglehawk behind the fountain and a single trucker heading for Golden Square hidden behind a pole. A number of motor cars in the scene along with people in summer clothing. In the background is the Beehive building, Mobilgas advertisement on top of the Beehive building and "Melba Frocks" shop on the corner, later Ezywalkin shoes. The postcard has the title underneath of "Looking north from Charing Cross Bendigo Vic". Divided back type with Rose Postcard Rose logo and that it was published by the Rose Stereograph Co. Armadale Victoria. Has not been used.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, rose postcards

3BO Womens' Tennis Association Minute Book. Thick, lined book with green cover and red spine. Entries date from October 1940 until October 1949. On front cover - Womens' Tennis Assoc. Minute Book - Late - 3. B. O. Womens' Tennis Association. Hon Sec. 'Chance' 'Taraxville' Golden Square. Inside front cover - Minute Book No. 2 - 3. B. O. Tennis Association, Thelma Coombes 32 Booth St Golden Square Vic written in the top left corner, 'Chance' Hon Gen Sec. 'Taraxville' Golden Square in the bottom right corner. Members at meetings are referred to by nicknames - Chance is thought to be Lydia Chancellor.clubs and associations, sport

Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithNo. of volumes: 124 Volume range: 1865-2014 (2008-2014 included within Chancery parts) Probate & divorce: Vol. 1 (1865) - Vol. 3 (1875) Probate: Vol. 1 (1875) - Vol. 15 (1890), Vol. 1891-1971 Family: Vol. 1972-2007 Editors: Bulwer, J. R. (1865-1885) Stone, A. P. (1886-1894) Pollock, F. (1895-1936) Topham, A. F. (1936-1939) Williams, R. E. L. V. (1940) Sutton, R. (1941-1952) Colinvaux, R. P. (1953-1968) Lamb, J. F. (1969) Ellis, C. J. (1970-1995) Williams, R. (1996-2007)law reports: digests: etc -- great britain, probate law and practice -- great britain -- cases, divorce -- great britain -- cases, admiralty -- great britain -- cases

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFRectangular wooden plaque with blue enameled, silver printed plate attached DEDICATED TO THE BRAVE MEN OF THE 49TH FIGHTER GROUP. DEPARTED MORRISON AFB, FLORIDA,4 JANUARY 1942.FIRST EXPEDITIONARY FORCE TO LEAVE THE U.S.AFTER THE DECLARATION OF WAR. LEADING GROUP IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE- 678 ENEMY PLANES SHOT DOWN MAJOR RICHARD I. BONG WITH 40 VICTORIES BECAME AMERICA'S "ACE OF ACES" DEDICATED JULY 20, 1985 1985 REUNION PRESENTED BY 49FTG ASSN.

As per another example in better condition displayed on shelf above Drawers 1+2 in Chemist ' Beechams Pills as sold by the proprietors St.Helens, Lancashire England. Beechams Pills Ltd. Melbourne VIC'. Earliest mention in Victorian Newspapers TROVE : Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Friday 19 December 1884, page 7 'A WONDERFUL MEDICINE BEECHAMS PILLS Are admitted by thousands to be worth above a guinea a box for bilious and nervous disorders such as wind and pain in tho stomach, sick headache, giddiness, fulness and swelling after meals dizziness and drowsiness, cold chills, flushings of heat, loss of appetite, shortness of breath costiveness, scurvy, blotches on the skin, disturbed sleep, frightful dreams, and all nervous and trembling sensations, &c The first dose will give relief in 20 minutes This is no fiction, for they have done it in thousands of cases. Every sufferer Is earnestly invited to try one box of these pills, and they will be acknowledged to be WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. For females of all ages these pills are invaluable as a few doses of them carry off all humours and bring about all that is required No female should be with-out them There is no medicine to be found to equal Beecham's Pills for removing any obstruction or Irregularity of the system. If taken according to the directions given with each box they will soon restore females of all ages to sound and robust health For a weak stomach, impaired digestion, and all disorders of the liver they act like "Magic, and a few doses will be found to work wonders upon the most important organs of the human machine They strengthen tho whole muscular system, restore the long lost complexion bring back the keen edge of appetite, and arouse into action with the rosebud of health, the whole physical energy of the human frame These are ' facts ' admitted by thousands embracing all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated Is Beechams Pills have the largest sale of any patent medicine in the world Full directions are given with each box Sold by all druggists and patent medicine dealers throughout the colonies'. Most recent article in Victorian newspapers : TROVE : Wodonga and Towong Sentinel (Vic. : 1885 - 1954), Friday 24 December 1954, page 1. 'MUM KNOWS BEST SHE KEEPS THE FAMILY FIT WITH BEECHAM'S PILLS SAFE because Beecham's Pills contain no harmful habit-forming drugs-they are a purely vegetable laxative. Pills balanced formula gives natural laxative action without harsh purgative effects banishes constipation. MOTHERS know how to keep growing children in their teens fit and happy-with Beecham' s Pill, the family laxative. TAKE Beecham's Pills WORTH A GUINEA A BOX'. Relevant local newspaper article reference : TROVE : Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Thursday 29 October 1942, page 1 'ln times like these old friends are best You will not have to go far before finding a friend who can tell you by personal experience how gentle and reliable Beecham's Pills are--and how effectively they banish head aches. digestive upsets and liverish ness. Purely vegetable....1/-....2/...per box Worth a guinea a box' Cylindrical wooden box with the remains of an orange, red and white printed label on top, containing small orb shaped pills.Label on lid : Beecham's pills...............Beecham's Pills Ltd., Melbourne, Vic.laxitive, pills

Photos/postcards are addressed with much affection to "Thel". 1. B & W portrait of soldier with peaked cap. Aust Rising Sun is on the cap and he is wearing a great coat. He has a moustache. 2. B & W studio portrait of soldier seated. He has his slouch hat folded down with the chin strap on. He has a triangle colour patch on right shoulder, He is wearing leather leggings. 3. B & W portrait of Jack Parsons in a type of Arabic costume. Tents in background. On rear it states "Middle East - Jack Parsons 1940." The moustache has gone. 4. B & W full length portrait. Jack Parsons in uniform with an Arabic style head-dress. Tents in background. 5. Seated portrait of Jack Parsons in uniform. He has a peaked cap, jersey and an MP armband. 6. B & W photo of soldier standing beside a vehicle which has the bonnet up. On the rear is written 25/11/40 to Thel from Jack. Palestine. 7. B & W portrait of soldier standing at ease. He has a peaked cap. Uniform shorts, long socks & shoes. He is wearing a pistol holster on his left hip. On the the back is written "Jack Parsons, Middle East 1940," 8. B & W photo of Jack Parsons in civilian attire, dark shirt & tie. A jacket with light trim. Light coloured trousers. No moustache. On the rear is written "Jack Parsons, Bankstown". 2. The green ink has run. From " Alexandria - Egypt."photos, ww2

18 large forms (form 5) headed: Mines Act 1928, The Honorable the Minister of Mines has granted a Suspension of the Labour Covenants as under - . These were granted to various companies for a period of 1 to 3 months, some of the reasons being - to complete negotiations, to raise capital, to re-organise, and the lease is held on behalf of a London Company. Items date range from 1941 to 1942. Some of the places to which these apply are; Bendigo, South Wattle Gully Coy N.L. Castlemaine Vic 3450, Central Wattle Gully Coy N.L., North Hustlers G. M. Coy N.L., Elphinstone, Chewton, South Wattle GullyCoy N.L.,Sandhurst, Forbes Carshalton Gold Mining Coy N.L., Gold Dumps Pty Ltd, Huntly & Nerring.Government Printergold, mining, suspension of labour covenants, gold mining, suspension of labour covenants

Cushion brought home from the Middle East by W.E. HAYWARD. "William Edwin HAYWARD" VX30915 enlisted20.6.1940 age 27 years in 2/2nd Anti Aircraft Regt, embarked for the Middle East 5.2.1941, disembarked Australia 18.3.1942, embarked fro New Guinea 24.5.1942, disembarked Australia 7.2.1944, (received leave to Aust during that near 2 years) he was hospitalised with Dermatitis to face, arms & legs, Malaria, discharged from the AIF 3.10.1945. Enlisted 20 June 1940. Discharged 3 Oct 1945. Rank: Gunner 2/2nd ANTI AIRCRAFT REGT.Cushion - handcrafted, brown and red leather floor cushion or pouffe - a low footstool. Cushions made in segments and is round with flat top and bottom. Zipper missing from base. Handstitched on top. Cushion padding made from cotton lining and kapok stuffing.souvenir, foot cushion, middle east, ww2, william edwin hayward

This trophy was awarded in 1934 to the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.), a men’s group attached to the Congregational Church at that time. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street, Warrnambool in 1864 and a new church was opened in Henna Street in 1940. In 1979 this church was sold to the Salvation Army following the merging of the Congregational and Methodist Churches, re-forming as the Uniting Church. It is assumed that “W.C.A.’ refers to the Warrnambool Cricket Association. Cricket has been a dominant and popular sport in Warrnambool since the days of the first settlement of the town. Today the Warrnambool and District Cricket Association encompasses 13 clubs operating in three divisions. This cup is of interest, being one of the trophies won in the 1930s by the Congregational Men’s Institute, a leading men’s church group in Warrnambool at the time. This is a silver cup with a long thin stem attached to a silver and bakelite base. The cup has two handles. There is an inscription on one side of the base. The silver is in good condition with only slight tarnishing. ‘W.C.A. Premiers B Grade 1933-4 Won by C.M.I.’congregational men’s institute, warrnambool, warrnambool cricket association

This trophy is one of several from the 1930s that were awarded as part of the Inter-Church Indoor Sports Association competitions in Warrnambool. One of the sponsors of this competition was Fletcher Jones, the well-known clothing manufacturer who had his head office and major factory in Warrnambool. This trophy was awarded to the aggregate winners of the competition and was won by the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.) A Congregational Church was opened in Warrnambool in Liebig Street in 1864 and transferred to Henna Street in 1940. This church in Henna Street was sold to the Salvation Army in 1979 when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to become the Uniting Church. This trophy is of interest as a memento of the now-defunct inter-church sports competitions held in Warrnambool in the 1930s. This is an electro-plate nickel silver cup with a thin stem and a silver base resting on a Bakelite stand. The cup has two side handles. ‘I.C.I.S.A. Aggregate Winners Won by C.M.I. 1936-7’congregational church, warrnambool, inter-church sports, warrnambool, warrnambool history

The first issue of the school magazine The Minervan Nov 1913 records the unveiling of the portrait. See file attached. William Henderson served as the school's first President for many years. Artist James Swinton Diston (1857 - 1940) created the portrait for the family in 1900. It was gifted to the school at an unveiling ceremony held 19 August 1913. The portrait was displayed in the school for many years before being transferred to St Andrews Kirk. It was located in a shed at St Andrews around 1990 and returned to the College per favour of old collegian Clark Chester, former Captain of Henderson House. Ornate gold framed portrait in oils.william-henderson, clark-chester, henderson-house, ballarat-college, st-andrews-kirk

The Halls Gap Swimming Pool. ' Caravaners who visit Halls Gap will find facilities for up to 200 caravans, shelter, water laid on, swimming pool, paddling pool for children, with swings &:firewood, kitchen comfort station with showers, lounge and sewered conveniences under the care of a reliable and courteous caretaker. Stores and bowsers are close handy. Milk and bread are delivered at the camp each day and meat four times a week. The fees are 7/0 for first week and 5/0 a week thereafter." article from Argus Mon.15/1/1940 article with photograph aboveThe photo shows a swimming pool (Halls Gap pool) with a building in the background. Women and children are in the pool, seated around the edge and on the surrounding grassy areas. There is sunlight reflecting on the water. Bush can be seen in the background.recreation, swimming pool

This lock was recovered from an unknown shipwreck in the coastal waters of Victoria in the late 1960s to early 1970s. It is part of the John Chance Collection. The small size of the lock indicates that it was possibly used for cabinetry such as a cupboard, desk or wardrobe. It may have been part of the ship’s fittings or perhaps luggage or cargo. The blue-green patina on the metal is caused by a reaction from its exposure to external elements such as the sea water. The lock is likely to have been in the water for over 100 years, as the more widely known shipwrecks along Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast date from 1837 to 1940. Although the lock is not linked to a particular shipwreck, it is recognised as being historically significant as an example of hardware either as part of the ship’s fittings or imported for use in Colonial Victoria in the 19th to early 20th century. The lock is also significant as it was recovered by John Chance, a diver in Victoria’s coastal waters in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Items that come from several wrecks have since been donated to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village’s museum collection by his family, illustrating this item’s level of historical value. Lock, brass, with separated moving parts. Rectangular plate with keyhole, plus two cogs and a latch.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, john chance, hardware, door fitting, ship’s fitting, furniture fitting, security, 19th century lock, cabinetry, brass lock

This Dunstable Kestrel glider, which came to be known as the "Red Kestrel" on account of its colour scheme, was built from plans by Percy Pratt between 1936 and 1938. It was first flown in 1938. Thereafter, it was flown regularly by Pratt at Geelong, Victoria. At the national rally organized by the Australian Gliding Association in December 1939 – January 1940 at the Belmont Common, Geelong, Victoria, Pratt, in his Kestrel, recorded an exceptional 13 kilometre cross country flight of one hour 43 minutes reaching a height of approximately 5500 metres [Allan Ash, Gliding in Australia, p 86]. This Dunstable Kestrel glider represents a good example of a 1930s era sailplane. It is one of three of the type that currently exist in Australia. The aircraft is also important for Australian gliding history because it was built, owned and flown by gliding pioneer Percy Pratt.Wooden airframe covered with plywood and fabric. In course of restoration.australian gliding, glider, sailplane, dunstable, kestrel, bill manuel, percy pratt, belmont, geelong

Newspaper clipping of an article about Australian forces fighting in the Middle East doing a radio broadcast for friends and families at home. Exact date is unknown but during WWII. VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Newspaper clipping adhered to brown support card with note typed by a typewriter down left side.Printed: "SOLDIERS' VOICES HEARD IN RADIO GREETINGS' Typewriter: "STH GILAND SOLDIER - CPL. TOM THOMAS VX 27898"newspaper article, wwii

This object relates to Edward LE MARSHALL. He was born on 16/09/1914 in Steiglitz, VIC. Edward served in the Army (VX28243) enlisting on, 18/06/1940 in Mount Egerton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REG RAA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/05/1941. Edward LE MARSHALL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ernest LE MARSHALL. Edward LE MARSHALL was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Edward LE MARSHALL. He was born on 16/09/1914 in Steiglitz, VIC. Edward served in the Army (VX28243) enlisting on, 18/06/1940 in Mount Egerton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REG RAA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/05/1941. Edward LE MARSHALL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ernest LE MARSHALL. Edward LE MARSHALL was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Six pointed star-shaped medallion in dark golden colour, attached by a ring to a ribbon of mustard yellow, navy, red and light blue stripes of varying thicknesses. Ribbon ends are frayed and not attached to a bar. The cast medallion features a circle with text around the circumference and a monogram in the interior, topped with a crown motif. Further inscriptions are stamped into the reverseAround front circle: “THE AFRICA STAR” Stamped into the reverse: “VX28243, J. E. LE MARSHALL”second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Edward LE MARSHALL. He was born on 16/09/1914 in Steiglitz, VIC. Edward served in the Army (VX28243) enlisting on, 18/06/1940 in Mount Egerton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REG RAA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/05/1941. Edward LE MARSHALL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ernest LE MARSHALL. Edward LE MARSHALL was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Circular medallion attached via a soldered bar to a ribbon of red, white and blue stripes of varying thickenesses. Front of medallion features a year and image of a lion pinning an eagle underfoot in relief. Reverse features image of King George VI.On front: “1939/1945” “ECBP” On reverse: “REX ET INDIAE IMP GEORGIVS VI D G BROMN”second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy Edmund MARTIN. He was born on 28/04/1919 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy Edmund served in the Army (VX15647) enlisting on, 17/05/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY ENGNRS as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 05/09/1945. Roy Edmund MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E MARTIN. Roy Martin was awarded the Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy Edmund MARTIN. He was born on 28/04/1919 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy Edmund served in the Army (VX15647) enlisting on, 17/05/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY ENGNRS as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 05/09/1945. Roy Edmund MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E MARTIN. Roy Martin was awarded the Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy Edmund MARTIN. He was born on 28/04/1919 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy Edmund served in the Army (VX15647) enlisting on, 17/05/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY ENGNRS as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 05/09/1945. Roy Edmund MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E MARTIN. Roy Martin was awarded the Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy Edmund MARTIN. He was born on 28/04/1919 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy Edmund served in the Army (VX15647) enlisting on, 17/05/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY ENGNRS as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 05/09/1945. Roy Edmund MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E MARTIN. Roy Martin was awarded the Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat