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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge/medallion x6, 50 years of Commonwealth of Australia
These medallions were awarded to school children to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Australia. This winning design depicts the seed caster with the seven ears of wheat representing the seven states and territories of Australia. The artist was John Wolfgang Elisher who was an Austrian sculptor.An item which was presented to all school children in 1951 to mark the occasion of 50 years of the Commonwealth.Bronze metal with image of seed broadcaster and dates in relief on front and inscription, seven ears of wheat and star burst on the reverse. Metal hook at the top. There are six of the identical medallions.1901-1951, Fifty years Commonwealth of Australia.warrnambool, commonwealth of australia, schoolchildren's medallion, 1951 children's medallion, -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Film - Video (Digital), Gerald Ashcroft, Eltham District Historical Society 1967 - 2017, 2017
History of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society from its inception in 1967 to its change of name in 1995 to Eltham District Historical Society to its 50th anniversary in 2017 as told by fonding member and society Secretary, Russell Yeoman and Doug Orford.MP4 Digital file 00:26:22; 1.2GB50th anniversary, eltham district historical society, video recording, russell yeoman, doug orford, shire of eltham historical society -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, dispersal sale of the Hay camps, 1947
UnknownIn clear plastic folder - an amusing account of the dispersal sale of the Hay camps 1947. Reprints March 12 '90. 50th Dunera reunion and letter from Walter Kaufmann to his old school friend Eric Eckstein and reflections of Charles Ehrlich . Names of guests who attended Sydney Annual Dunera reunionAs bovehay site dispersal -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Special launch, 29/03/1991
Article in Nunawading Gazette about a display at Nunawading Post Office of Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force memorabilia at the time of the launch of three new Australian stamps. It was the W.A.A.A..F.'s 50th anniversary. The display was set up by an ex WAAAF radar operator and Joyce Thompson, author of 'The WAAAF in Wartime Australia'.postal services, waaaf, mainon, beryl, thompson, joyce, nunawading post office, travers, stuart -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION & CASE, C.1991
John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details..1) Medallion round, one side has a Greek style building depiction with date under, enscription around outside, opposite side depiction of Greece & Crete islands with flag depiction. .2) case with folding lid blue felt outer covering, inside white felt for medallion, lid has typed stuck on note. .3) Note folded over with hand writing on..1) On medallion, “Commemorate 50th anniversary of Battle of Mainland Greece & Crete 1941 - 1991” .3) Hand written, “Presented to J. E. Wiles 2/7th INF BTN, We were there”medallions, greece crete, wiles -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, St Kilda Patriotic Society, 1940
A flyer from the St Kilda Patriotic Society Flyer advertising a week of celebrations in September 1940 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of St Kilda as a city, and encouraging all citizens to organise their own events, all to raise funds for the Australian Comforts Fund.Yellow coloured paper printed on one side in redst kilda patriotic society, wwii fund-raising, city of st kilda, city of st kilda - 50 year celebrations, australian comforts fund -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Banner - Banner - Yesterday's Foundations, Nov-10
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF VICTORIA BENDIGO BRANCH COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT
Typed booklet titled The National Council of Women Victoria Inc Bendigo Branch 50th Annual Report 1999. List of Office Bearers 1998 on page 2. Items mentioned are: Objectives, Office Bearers, President's Report, Secretary's Report, Organisations, Associates and 1998 Balance Sheet. On the back is an advertisement for Strathdale Word Processing.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, national council of women victoria inc bendigo branch 50th annual report 1999, gwen harvey, marie l lock, strathdale word processing, jill bruinier -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Film - Video (Digital), Gerald Ashcroft, Eltham District Historical Society 1967 - 2017 (SP), 2017
Shorthened version History of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society from its inception in 1967 to its change of name in 1995 to Eltham District Historical Society to its 50th anniversary in 2017 as told by fonding member and society Secretary, Russell Yeoman and Doug Orford.MP4 Digital file 00:11:50; 542MB50th anniversary, eltham district historical society, video recording, russell yeoman, doug orford, shire of eltham historical society -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Wallis, 18/8/2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White Cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.David Anthony B Wallis, Service No. 3794885vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, McCarthy, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number with a red poppy attached.John Noel McCarthy, Service No. 3112702vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Gillson, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran..A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Peter Raymond Gillson, Service No. 37857vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, McNab, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Robert Leo McNab, Service No. 39354vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Fitzpatrick, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Bryan Francis Fitzpatrick, Service No. A34167vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Brooks, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Dennis Lindsay Brooks, Service No. 3787889vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Rands, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.John Milton Rands, Service No. 2787069.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Raffen, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran .A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Francis Lindsay Raffen, Service No. 4186vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Convery, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Robert Tom Convery, Service No. 38627.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Mathieson, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Kenneth Frank Mathieson, Service No. 37175vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Rennie, July 2016
One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Brian Rennie, Service No. 312641vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Hobart Legacy . . . a story of remembrance, 199
The history of Hobart Legacy.Pale blue coloured cover book of stapled A4 paper folded over about Hobart Legacy.non-fictionThe history of Hobart Legacy.history, hobart legacy, remembrance club -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, SET of 4, WW2, Echo Press Ltd, We Remember, 1) - .3) 1990; .4) 1994
.1) We Remember The Home Guard. Hard cover, khaki buckram with dust cover, black / white print. Colour illustration of a man in Local Defence Volunteers uniform alongside a dog. 245 pages. .2) We Remember The Battle of Britain. Hard cover, blue buckram with dust cover, black / white print. Colour illustration of a military aircraft. 231 pages. .3) We Remember The Blitz. Hard cover, red buckram with dust cover, black / white print. Colour illustration of a blitz scene, burning buildings with 4 men in silhouette. 275 pages. .4) We Remember D Day. Hard cover, brown buckram with dust cover, black / white print. Colour illustration of a beach scene battle with landing barge in the foreground. 289 pages. .1) - .4) Pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated with black white photos. End papers are illustrated black / white images from a newspaper. .4) Handwritten inscription title page: “These books were produced on the 50th Anniversary of the major events of WWII” Handwritten in blue ink title page: “All Best Wishes Frank Shaw, J Shaw” book, we remember, 50th anniversary -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed Story, Lieut. Percival Edward Nuttall
Lieut Percival Edward Nuttal was born in Kyneton, 14 April 1885. He served in WW1, 50th BN AIF and was decorated with both a Military Cross and a Military Medal. This framed history of his service is part of a display which includes photographs and replicas of his medals.Framed A4 page of Percy Nuttall historyPercy Nuttall made a life member in 1938nuttal, military cross -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
half model, Mornington Perpetual Trophy
Mornington Perpetual Trophy Donor: The Mornington Yacht Club 1985 Deed of Gift: No Donated to commemorate the Jubilee class 50th anniversary and is awarded to the winner of the last heat of the Victorian Championship for the J. A. Linacre Memorial Trophy. First Winner: Killara J, R. A. Chisholm 1986 jubilees, mornington -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - HANDKERCHIEF
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Bendigo the Jubilee Exhibition ran from November 1901 to May 1902. It was opened on the 13th November 1901 by the Governor General Lord Hopetoun. Also in attendance was the Prime Minister Edmund Barton. The exhibition was promoted as far away as London.Souvenir jubilee exhibition handkerchief. Cream fine linen with ''Jubilee Exhibition'' embroidered with blue cotton and ''Bendigo 1851 - 1901'' embroidered in red cotton below a scene embroidered with yellow, green, fawn and blue cotton. It has a 3.7cm border. On the back is a white tag with the numbers DI-419 fixed to the handkerchief with tape.costume accessories, male, handkerchief -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, MEMORIAL SERVICE from 1991, Rats of Tobruk et al
Refer Cat 4574PSeige of Tobruk WW2. Rats Tobruk Association.`Two sheets of A.4 paper, when folded provides 8 pages. They are stapled together with 2 staples. Print is black ink, The front cover has the emblem of Rats Tobruk Association. At top, banner has 1941-1991 50th Anniversary. Bottom banner has 10.4.41 - 7.12.41. The service was held in Hyde Park, Sydney.Nilthe service was held in hyde park, sydney. sunday 14 april 1991, 11am -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Banner - Banner - The Heart of our Region, Nov-10
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: 50TH ANNIVERSARY SOUVENIR PAMPHLETS OF FIRST ENGLAND-AUSTRALIA FLIGHT, 1969
50th Anniversary souvenir pamphlets of First England-Australia flight, 1919. A. Folded pamphlet issued by The Australian Post Office to commemorate the first flight to Australia by Ross and Keith Smith. Includes a brief description of the flight and 6 photos; b. small B&W Greetings card showing illustration of the Vickers-Vimy aircraft used.person, individual, basil watson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: BACK TO BENDIGO EAST 50TH BIRTHDAY SOCIAL, 1981 - 1991
Event, Bert Graham Collection, back to Bendigo East 50th Birthday Social, Saturday, 5th Sept, 1981 at 8 :oo pm. Names of people attending, 2 pages. Also included is an advert for Back to Bendigo East 60th Birthday Celebrations from Bendigo Advertiser on Saturday, September 7, 1991, at 8 pm.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph of Pipes and Drums
The combined Pipes and Drums of the 5/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment and the Lornes Scots (Peek, Dufferin and Halton Regiment). Both units were invited to assist their allied regiment, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, to exercise its Freedom of the City of London with a street march from HM Tower of London to Guildhall to commemorate the regiment's 50th anniversary.