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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - The Regional Emergence Of Strategic Missiles: A Force Of Rooks For A Black King
Description: ISBN: 0 642 227128 Date: March 1995 Author: Danielle L. Gilmore Publisher: Air Power Studies Centre Pages: 35 Binding: Perm - Softcover Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Ausralian Contribution To The War In Europe: A Dim Memory Of A Distant War?
Description: ISBN: 0 942 173664 Date: March 1992 Author: G. B. Lyman Publisher: Air Power Studies Centre Pages: 60 Binding: Perm - Softcover Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Air Combat Discussion - Project Air Force
Description: ISBN: 0 642 23473 8 Date: October 1995 Author: John Mordike Publisher: Air Power Studies Centre Pages: 19 Binding: Perm - Softcover Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Chromium Alloy Development In Australia - ARL
Description: Date: 05/1950 Author: H.A. Wills Publisher: Aircraft Magazine Pages: 5 Binding: Loose Leafe/ Envelope Keywords: Structual Design, Aircraft Magazine, Article Level of Importance: National. By Laurie Wain -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Tie
Tie created for the dedication of the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial in Canberra on 3 October 1992.The date was chosen for the dedication ceremony because it was the fifth anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade in Sydney.Dark green tie with gold lettering A.V.F.N.M. October 92 with a rifle standing upright with fixed bayonet and green helmet resting on rifle butt. clothing, tie, vietnam memorial, 1992, avfnm -
La Trobe University Library
Jag photograph, NCHSR, La Trobe University, 2000s
This photo was taken during a competition run by National Centre for Hellenic Studies and Research, La Trobe University, in the early 2000s. The theme was on the Odyssey and secondary school students from all over Australia participated.Photograph of a jag. Jag in the photograph was made by secondary school students for a competition run by NCHSR. Colour. Item in the photo is black and yellow with the word 'Odyssey'. odyssey, la trobe university, nchsr, school art work, photograph-ancient jags -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, A New Phase in Canberra, 1971
Describes Canberra as a city that has minimal architectural character, as it is mainly characterised by its natural landscape and roadways. The new phase in Canberra refers to several civic projects that will serve to define Canberra as a national capital.Original manuscript of the article 'A New Phase for Canberra' published in Sunday Australian, 05.09.1971.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 9 pagescanberra, urban planning, walter burley griffin, capital circle, capital hill, campbell park, australian architecture, harry seidler, robin boyd, manuscript, national capital -
Clunes Museum
Document - REPORT
WHEN THE OWNERS OF THE CLUB AND NATIONAL HOTELS IN FRASER STREET, CLUNES SOLD THEIR FULL SIZED BILLIARD TABLES, LES DAVIS - LOCAL HAIR DRESSER - PURCHASED THEM AND INSTALLED THEM IN THE ROOM AT THE REAR OF THE SHOPA REPORT - CLUNES: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE BILLIARD TABLESlocal history, document, local history -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Depicts a dog with owner working sheep in pen at official opening of National Wool Museum held on the 21st December 1988. (Contact: Kevin Boyle, editor, Weekly Times, for permission for any further display).sheep dogs, national wool museum, photographs -
Unions Ballarat
The White House years (Don Woodward Collection), Kissinger, Henry, 1979
Henry Kissinger is a former National Security Advisor and U.S. Secretary of State. He received the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize; he subsequently unsuccessfully attempted to return the prize when the ceasefire in Vietnam failed.US/International politics. Biographical interest.Book; 1521 pages. Dustcover: blue background; gold lettering; author's name and title. Cover: blue background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine; facsimile of Kissinger's signature on the front.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, kissinger, henry, politics and government - usa, white house - usa, secretary of state - usa, warfare - vietnam war, nobel peace prize winners -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Correspondence Relating to Miss Hibiscus Tour of Australia, Miss Hibiscus
Miss Hibiscus was an annual competition held in Fiji for a woman who would become a national spokesperson. She was engaged in a tour of Australia in 1962, and the organisers hoped to achieve an agreement with Ansett regarding her flights. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - Box of coins
Items found by Barry Maggs in the Whipstick National Park with a metal detector. Due to a shortage of coinage many merchants had there trading tokens which latter made illegal. Foreign currency was also used. A clear plastic display box containing 25 coins and merchant's tokens. They range in size from 1.5cm. to 3,5 cm. the dates range from mid nineteenth century to mid twenty century. Denominations of coins include farthings, halfpennies, pennies, two cents, ten cents and some foreign coins. Some of the merchant tokens have a square hole in the middle. Various inscriptions typical on coins.barry maggs, whipstick national park, metal detection, coins, tokens -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Navy Straw & Silk Sun Hat, R & M Dower, 1949
R&M Dower was a major millinery partnership located at 146 High Street, Kew in the 1940s and 1950s. Examples of this millinery firm's hats are in other major public collections, including the National Gallery of Victoria.The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. While most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women, there are a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Wide brimmed navy blue fine straw woman’s hat retailed by R & M Dower of High Street, Kew, with red, white and apricot coloured fabric flowers surrounding the crown of the hat.Label: R & M Dower 146 High St., Kew. Phone WM 8527r & m dower, milliners, hats, australian fashion, women's clothing -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Multicoloured Silk Floral Hat, R & M Dower, 1960s
R&M Dower was a major millinery partnership located at 146 High Street, Kew in the 1940s and 1950s. Examples of this millinery firm's hats are in other major public collections, including the National Gallery of Victoria.The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. While most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women, there are a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Small brimless woman’s hat retailed by R & M Dower of High Street, Kew. The structure of the hat is made of stiffened net, covered with multicoloured flowers, leaves and a purple ribbon.Label: R & M Dower, 146 High St., Kew. Phone WM 8527.r & m dower, milliners -- kew (vic.), women's clothing -- hats, headwear -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Black Felt and Grosgrain Hat, R & M Dower, 1960s
R&M Dower was a major millinery partnership located at 146 High Street, Kew in the 1940s and 1950s. Examples of this millinery firm's hats are in other major public collections, including the National Gallery of Victoria.The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. Most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women. There are however a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.A circular black velvet brimless woman’s hat with a ribbed grosgrain strap at the back. The hat includes a small label identifying the maker as R&M Dower of 146 High Street, Kew.Label: "Phone WM8527 / R&M Dower. 146 High Street Kew"fashion accessories, hats, women's clothing, r&m dower -
Young Christian Workers (YCW Australia) Archive and Research Centre
Booklet, I Pledge Myself to Save Young Workers, c. late 1950s/early 1960s
This booklet was produced by the national YCW as a means of engaging new and existing members. Divided into sections, the booklet places the Australian movement in an international context and includes pictures of founding chaplain of the Australian movement, Fr. Lombard. 9pp. colour booklet -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales Trophy to Royal Blind Society of N.S.W, 1977
In 1977 the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales was awarded the HRH The Prince of Wales trophy for outstanding community service. The certificate was signed by P.R. Mitchell (National Chairman) and Reg Lusford (Regional Chairman).1 cream page with seal of Queens Silver Jubilee TrustAt the head of the page: the Royal crown then below a spray of flowers sit either side of the initials "ER II" and the dates "1952" and "1977" amongst the flowers. Beneath that reads "The Queens Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Trust for Young Australians". All text and illustrations are in blue.royal blind society of nsw, awards -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, I.R. McCann, Grampians Wildflowers An Illustrated Checklist - Volume 1 & 2, 1984
This checklist contains 545 species of native dicotyledonous plants which have been recorded in the Grampians National Park, has been compiled from records made and lists assembled by A.C. Beauglehole O.A.M.Colour Photograph of Common Heath Flower, with Grey Insert with green and White Print. Another grey Insert Lower Right Coner with white printOn Cover: Grampians wildflowers An Illustrated Checklist - Volume 1 I.R. McCannstawell, grampians, flora -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from the ""Maroondah Mail", 15-5-1998", P 3, "School enjoys a Russian Cultural Experience"Year 8 students at Norwood Secondary College have been learning about Russian culture, thanks to a visitor from Chernobyl, Maxim Iouldashev (pictured with Simon and Glenn) was brought to Australia by the Victims of Chernobyl National Relief Fund. He is spending three weeks with the school in Croydon, while staying with a host family in Ringwood. -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Award - Framed Display of Private Oscar McCarthy / Brooch, Medals and letter from the King George V
Framed Display of a broach, two medals and a signed letter from King George VPrivate Oscar McCarthy 6623 - 14th Battalion. Killed in Action at Bullecourt, France 11th. April 1917 aged 23. Remembered on National Memorial at Villers Bretonneux France. The Letter from the King is worded - "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War" -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Pennant, Espana pennant
Shield shaped pennant. with thread hanging device.Red/yellow/red striped shield design (imitative of Spanish national flag). on white background. The word "Espana" in dark blue at the top of the yellow band. Underneath, three coloured droplets (green, red, blue), symbolising "body, mind, and spirit", symbolising the Paralympic movement worldwide. The same design is on both sides of the pennant. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Glenfern
A one page photocopy of a letter dated 14/02/1978 from S R Birch, administrator of the National Trust, notifying Miss H Ostberg that the early classification of Glenfern by the Trust now has a citation.inkerman road, caulfield, st kilda, ostberg h, glenfern, architectural styles, architectural features, boyd family, boyd captain, gothic style -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 155 March 2004
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Harold Bird OAM: At Home in Eltham and Abroad with the National Boys’ Choir • Annual general Meeting • Harold Bird OAM • Nillumbik Heritage Week 2004 • What Else? The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Stereoscope
The stereoscope was an interpretation device used to interpret aerial photography and the landscape. It was used by National Parks Victoria located at Mt Beauty to look at aerial photos so that they showed up the relief of the topography and therefore looked 3D.Used by National Parks Victoria staff located at the Mt Beauty office during the 1970's and early 1980's.Dark green wooden box with padded protection around the perimeter and on lid where 2 rectangular pieces of wood touch the stereoscope. The box is fitted with wooden dividers that fit around the stereoscope. The stereoscope is green metal with folding legs and sides attached to allow the stereoscope to sit on a surface. The instrument has 2 round glass ('mirrored viewing lens') cylinders eye distance apart, that allow light in from the side swinging doors. The amount of light is constricted by a rectangular piece of metal at the top of each leg. The box has swing clips used to close it and a metal swing handle all on the front side.The hinges are reinforced (and offer protection) by additional rubber pieces at each end. Inside the box is a brush made of bristle with a wooden handle - used for cleaning.Outside and top of box: written in black: No. 1026. On blue tape beneath: Mirror stereoscope 1026. written in black centre top of box: W10/WKA.0233. On front edge of box written in black: W10/WKA 0233. Inside box lid on silver plaque: Stereoscope Universal/ Made in / Australia / Die Casters Ltd. Victorianational parks victoria. stereoscope. aerial photographs. scientific instrument. mt beauty. 3d -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Cicero Typesetting Manual
Description: ISB: ARL/Mat Note 110 Date: May 1975 Author G. G. Martin Publisher: Australian Defence Scientific Service Pages: 15 Binding: Permanent/Soft Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - The Strategic Application Of Air Power In The New World Order
Description: ISBN: 0 642 25256 4 Date: June 1996 Author: Richard P. Hallion Publisher: Air Power Studies Centre Pages: 72 Binding: Perm - Softcover Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Weapons Win Wars
Description: ISBN: 0 642 18839 4 Date: Jan 1993 Author: P. B. Layton Publisher: Air Power Studies Centre Pages: 28 Binding: Perm - Softcover Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - The Vulcan Option For The RAAF
Description: ISBN: 0 642 17485 7 Date: April 1992 Author: M. J. Gordon Publisher: Air Power Studies Centre Pages: 26 Binding: Perm - Softcover Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Australian Transport 1977-78
Description: Date: 09/1978 Publisher: Dept. Of Trasnport Pages: 200 Binding: Permanent/Soft Keywords: Report to the Minster of Transport, P.J. Nixon Regional and Local Communter Air Services Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - M. A. P. Translation No. 1800 R.T.P Some Notes On & Experiments With The Artifical Horizon
Description: Date: 1941 Pages: 16 Binding: Permanent/Soft Keywords: Experiments on the Effect of Curvature of Surface and Thickness of T - E on Aileron Hinge Moments. (Secret.) N. P. Laboratory Level of Importance: National.