The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Rare copy of Regimental magazine produced while on overseas service, WW11Regimental magazine of the 20th Australian Motor Regiment ( AIF ) titled " Black and Gold " prepared and printed while posted at Merauke Dutch New Guinea 1944. Thirty six pages, saddle - stitched and stapled.Written in ink across top edge of cover " V.G.Groutsch."20th, light horse, new guinea, wwii world war two

Gold Reef Mall Stawell looking West from area in front of L.C. langsford's Pharmacy showing grassed area beside Wimmera Street intersection. Post Office on right old Bank/Chemist building corner of Main and Wimmera Streets near centre and Town Hall in distance.stawell streetscape

Gold Reef Mall Post Office c1985 looking north. Two colour photographs one shows grassed area in front of Post Office and Langford's old pharmacy., second shows community Calendar plant holders and children's play area, State bank on left, Monahan's Pharmacy on right.. stawell main street streetscape

This is the third edition of this book.This is a useful reference tool.A thin 56 pp paper back book with a pale yellow cover. On the cover in black print is the title, "Written in Gold the story of Gulgong the town on the 10 dollar note". It contains a history of Gulgong, maps and illustrations.gulgong-history bank-notes

Pink paper, blue printing, dated 24th Feb. 1900. Certificate for 100 shares issued to W.O. Lewers of Linton, by Oakleigh Gold Mining Company. Shares numbered 5401 - 5500. Certificate numbered 337.gold mining, mining, linton, oakleigh gold mining company, w.o. lewers

Small enamel badge possibly issued in the late 1990s to commemorate a World War 2 anniversary. No makers marks on this item.Metal and enamel badge with clip on back."Saluting their service"badges, world war 2

Human Impacts on Australian Beaches was a landmark environmental study which provided a 'snapshot' of the health of 1612 beach areas around Australia. This nationwide study (which built on the success of the 1994 State of Our Surf Report) was put together by the Surfrider Foundation Australia with the support of more then 340 individuals and 70 organisations around Australia. The report was authored by surfer/environmentalist/artist Michael Legge-Wilkinson from Newcastle, New South Wales. Human Impacts was launched officially by Peter Garrett, leader of Australian rock band Midnight Oil at the Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach in May 1996.Human Impacts built on the success of the 1994 State Of Our Surf Report, released by the Surfrider Foundation Australia in 1994. Human Impacts was the first major report to specifically examine the environmental health of 1612 of Australia's beaches. A limited 500 copies of this report were produced, the majority of which went to education institutions, libraries, community groups and government departments. The report generated national and international media interest with the BBC London reporting on its findings in the week after its launch.Beach Environmental Report. 168 page report which examines the health of 1612 beach areas around Australia. Sepia cover featuring a photograph of endangered sanddunes at Stockton Bight, north of Newcastle. 168 pagesSepia cover, Surfrider Foundation logo on report coverbeach, surfrider foundation australia, human impacts on beaches, sos95, michael legge wilkinson, coastal development, beach pollution

This surfboard was ridden by Australian surfer, Layne Beachley at competitions around the world for the 2003 ASP Professional World Surfing Tour. In 2003 Layne won her record sixth straight World Professional Surfing Championship. Layne would go on to win the word title for a record 7th time in 2006. Layne Beachley learned to surf at Manly Beach in Sydney. She is the first woman in the history of sport to win 7 professional world titles.The surfboard is of world significance. It was ridden by Layne Beachley, Australia's most successful competitive surfer, when she won her record sixth straight World Professional Surfing Championship in 2003.Layne Beachley surfboard shaped by Stuart D'Arcy in 2003. The surfboard is a three fin, 5' 10" rounded pin with yellow rails and blue pin lines. The board was ridden by Layne Beachley when she won her record 6th straight World Professional Surfing championship in 2003.Boost, Gallez, Layne Beachley Reach for the Stars, Darcy and Oakley logos on decklayne beachley, stuart darcy, darcy surfboards, reach for the stars foundation

From the Betty McPhee sewing collectionReel of cream rayon twine, used in sewing etc. Reel was formerly used for winding copper wire used in the electrical industry by Henley London. Reel is imprinted on both ends with Henley markings.DCO Copper Wire|20 swg 036 dia... 1lb Netthandcrafts, equipment

Situated at the end of Fraser Street, Diamond Creek. The Diamond Creek Gold Mine was the largest in the Diamond Valley Shire with a shaft depth of over 290 metres at the peak of its development in 1915. The surface plant was quite large with four boilers and five steam engines working the battery, winder, water pump, air compressor and lighting generator.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, diamond creek, goldmine, gold mine, poppet head

Blue soft covered foolscap book of 4 pages. The book includes a folded, colour contour plan shewing reefs and Surface Works Little Bendigo Gold Field and an Underground Survey of Mines, Metropolitan, Monte Cristo Linelittle bendigo, nerrena, h.s. whitelaw, william baragwanath, geology, monte christo, monte cristo, neerena, nerrina, plans, mining cgt

Saucer-shaped enamel dish with handle and holder for candle and melted wax.Candle holder, white enamel covered steel, with candle stubcandle holders

Certificate issued for the registration of the New Garibaldi Gold Mining Company by the Court of Mines Ballarat. This was published in the Government Gazette , 13 March 1866 and in the Ballarat Star newspaper on 12 March 1866. These items were submitted to the Court of Mines and the registration certificate issued on 15 March 1866. It was under the Mining Companies Limited Liability Act 1864 (Frasers Act)Yellowing paper (vellum), hand written in black inkDate:15 March 1866 Certificate No: 2/66 Stamp of Court of Mines Ballarat Signed by the Clerk of the Court of Minescourt of mines ballarat, new garibaldi gold mining company, frasers act, certificate, mining

PORT PHILLIP GOLD MINE CLUNES. GOLD WAS DISCOVERED IN 1851 - CLAIMED TO BE FIRST DISCOVERY IN VICTORIA.COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF OLD PORT PHILLIP GOLD MINE TAKEN FROM MR. BLANDS PROPERTY - OAK AND ELM TREES IN THE FOREGROUND.OLD PORT PHILLIP GOLD MINE WHERE GOLD FIRST DISCOVERED IN QUARTZ IN AUSTRALIAlocal history, document, postcard, mining

Demonstrates how the SEC used enameled signs to convey instructions to passengers and confirm the advice of the conductor.,An enameled sign with black lettering and border on an off-white background. Lettering reads, "Passengers are requested to provide themselves with correct amount of Fare." Rust markings show on the face where the enamel has chipped. Two holes have been drilled in the sides to attach sign to the tram cab. The reverse is a mixture of black and white enamel, marked with patches of rust where the enamel has worn away.tram signs, tramway enamel signage

Item in the collection relating to J.A.McDonald VX79511. Refer Cal No 2481.2 for his service details.29th Battalion badge. Rising sun design, gold coloured with yellow enamel shield and black scroll bearing motto. Split pin fastening.On black strip in gold lettering ; "Nulli Secundus, Australia"badges, association, 29th

Written on back of photograph, 'Mail 15/12/55. Presentation of Maroon-Gold Coffee Service to Mrs. Harrison by Mr. S. E. Von Bertouch (Vict. Manager E.S. & A. Branches). Left Mr. Von Bertouch, Mrs. Harrison & Mr. Harrison'.

Colour postcard of Ballarat Tramway Museum's Gold tram, No. 45, in Wendouree Parade, near the Gardens kiosk. Photo taken by Austin Brehaut. Has destination of St. Aidans Drive, roof advertisements for the Bendigo Tramways Cafe Tram and Visit Sovereign Hill. Has words "Ballarat Australia" in white with black shadow in the bottom right hand corner. On the rear of the photo, has position for stamp, address, photo credit and along bottom centre, that the BTM is celebrating 150 years of gold, supported by Country Victorian Tourism Council and the Victorian Community Support Fund. Three copies collected.trams, tramways, gold tram, wendouree parade, btm

Timber board listing the following gold members Television Victoria Ltd Natures Cargo McDonalds Family Restaurants Ballarat Mid-City Motor Inn Golden Point Tabaret Sovereign Hill Ballarat Village Conference Centre Bell Tower Inntelevision victoria ltd, natures cargo, mcdonalds family restaurants ballarat, mid-city motor inn, golden point tabaret, sovereign hill, ballarat village conference centre, bell tower inn

These enameled plates were found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill & Farm. The plates were possibly used by farm or mill workers.Three rusted white enamel plates . william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found inside Mine Manager's Register (Item 506). Drawing pin holes centre top and centre lower, this most probably displayed on a pin board in the Ballarat School of Mines.A single sheet with SMB letterhead paper, dated 1901, listing 13 names of persons who passed the March (1901?) examinations in Ore Dressing and Metallurgy of Gold. Found inside item 506 (Mine Manager's Register) Handwritten on Ballarat School of Mines letterhead.hart, g. stephen, parrumore, w. arthur, beech, solomon, stubbs, robert maurice, dowling, hilary, eeles, c. j., marriott, j. a., nettle, rich, j., batron, vere, davies, t. h., bendelack, a., lynch, james f, horwood, edward, stephen hart, arthur parrumore, solomon beech, robert maurice stubbs, hilary dowling, c.j. eeles, j. a. marriott, rich j. nettle, vere barton, a. bendelack, james f. lynch, edward horwood

This white enamel jug was used to store milk, by early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire A typical enamel milk jug used by early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900A white enamel jug with a lid and wire loop carrying handledairy, dairy farmers, milk, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, cheltenham, containers milk

Digitised video (2.73GB). Duration: 58 minutes. Recorded July, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Guest Speaker, Peter Hanson grew up in Warrandyte surrounded by signs of gold mining activities including in his own back yard. In this presentation, Peter talks about the numerous diggings in the area, with images, maps and drawings of the mines, tunnels, shafts and structures above and below ground.

Framed posterBallarat Gold A uniersity style multi-discipline campus with over 100 years of excellence in education. Ballarat College of Advanced Education Gear Avenue, Mt. Helen, Victoria, 3350, Australia Tel. L (+61 53) 33 9000. Fax L. (+61 53) 33 9545.ballarat college of advanced education, poster