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Melbourne Legacy
Medal, Anzac Commemorative Medal, 1967
... of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia." It was given to Legatee... of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross... of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia." It was given to Legatee ...The notepaper says: "In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians. With the compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia." It was given to Legatee Gordon Beith. His son and daughter presented it to Legacy. The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916. (taken from defence.gov.au)Shows the recognition by the Australian Government of the servicemen who served at Gallipoli.ANZAC Commemorative Medallion in brown leather case. Bronze medallion with depiction of Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, in a circle with the date 1915. The circle is topped by a crown. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient, G. Beith, is engraved on the reverse the engraved name. The presentation case is dark brown leather like outside, with maroon silk lining, and maroon velour cushion for the medalion to rest in. Inside is a printed note on Commonwealth of Australia white notepaper. Accompanying it is a block of wood with inscription of it's donation to Legacy.'G. Beith' engraved on the reverse.gallipoli, medallion, world war one -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - V.A.D. NEWS SHEETS, Joint Central VAD Council Aust, 1943
... . Left side = VAD Commonwealth of Australia Right side... page are two badges. Left side = VAD Commonwealth of Australia ...See Cat 7028.This is a single sheet of paper, folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. At top of front page are two badges. Left side = VAD Commonwealth of Australia Right side = Voluntary Aid Detachment Australia. Dated 15 Feb 1944.Top of front page, in pencil, is name “O.M. Guest”vad newsheet, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - TELEGRAM OF SYMPATHY, C Dec 1941
... with Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster General Department. All... writing on top with Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster General ...Messages of condolences in relation to " Mervyn Clive Townsend" was KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY by German Raider HSK Kormoran on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Telegrams on Yellow Paper headed in blue writing on top with Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster General Department. All telegrams have Office of Origin, no of words, time of lodgement and stamp. Messages all handwritten with name of sender, a message of sympathy and address of receiver.All telegrams date stamped on top right corner. All ticked in top right corner.hmas sydney, ww2, hsk kormoran, mervyn clive townsend -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; ' A DAY OF PRAYER $ THANKSGIVING'
... from the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No. 219 dated....' 'The above Proclamation is reprinted from the Commonwealth ...White paper with blue printing. The title is, 'By Royal Proclamation. Sunday. 6th January, 1918 A Day of Prayer & Thanksgiving throughout the British Empire.' 'The above Proclamation is reprinted from the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No. 219 dated Thursday, 20th December, 1917.event, official, celebration, lydia chancellor, collection, war, w.w.ii, programme, program, peace -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: VICTORIAN COMMEMORATION YEAR - 1951
... of Gold Discovery in Victoria and the Jubilee of the Commonwealth... and the Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia. 11th November, 1950 ...A magazine titled ' Victorian Commemoration Year-1951.' It is a programme for the Centenary of Government in Victoria, Centenary of Gold Discovery in Victoria and the Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia. 11th November, 1950 - 23rd December, 1951. Victoria, J. J. Gourley, Govt. Printer, Melbourne.event, entertainment, centenary, lydia chancellor collection, collection, celebrations, victoria, gold discovery victoria, jubilee, government, australia, history -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Postal Note, 1933
... 232512 VICTORIA / COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.... 232512 VICTORIA / COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / To the Postmaster ...Australian Postal Note made out to the Postmaster at Hamilton to pay Miss H.M. Thomson - four shillings, at any time within six months from the last day of the month of issue on account of the Postmaster General. The purchaser must fill in the office of payment and names of payee.232512 VICTORIA / COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / To the Postmaster at . . . . . . . Hamilton / Pay .. . . . . . . Miss H.M. Thomson / FOUR SHILLINGS / POUNDAGE / THREE HALF PENCEpostal note, money order, postmaster general -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - V.A.D. NEWS SHEETS, Joint Central V.A.D. Council Aust, 1943
... Commonwealth of Australia. Volunteers and Detachment Australia Badge... title as above, plus 2 badges. VAD Commonwealth of Australia ...Refer Cat 7028.1. Single sheet of paper, folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. Front page has title as above, plus 2 badges. VAD Commonwealth of Australia. Volunteers and Detachment Australia Badge with Royal Crown Dated 15 May 1943. No.1. 2. Single sheet of paper, folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. Front page has title as above, plus 2 badges. VAD Commonwealth of Australia. Volunteers and Detachment Australia Badge with Royal Crown Dated 15 May 1943. No.1. Includes some pencil marks against paragraphs. 3. Single sheet of paper, folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. Front page has title as above, plus 2 badges. VAD Commonwealth of Australia. Volunteers and Detachment Australia Badge with Royal Crown Dated 15 May 1943. No.1. With one paragraph marked out. 4. Single sheet of paper, folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. Front page has title as above, plus 2 badges. VAD Commonwealth of Australia. Volunteers and Detachment Australia Badge with Royal Crown Dated 15 May 1943. No.1. With numerous pen and pencil notations. The fold has broken.1.- 4. Written in pencil is “O.M. Guest” v.a.d. aust, news sheets, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medals - Military, Angus & Coote, 1942
... Commonwealth of Australia, war badge. Round white metal... Tatura the-murray Medals - Military Commonwealth of Australia ...issued by the Commonwealth Government to the Moth, Widow or nearest female relative of a serviceman killed during WW2. A brass bar is attached on a bar for each child killed.Commonwealth of Australia, war badge. Round white metal badge (female relative badge)edged with laurel leaves and surmounted by a king's crown. In the centre is a map of Australia and the words "To the women of Australia". An attached bar bears a brass star relating to a lost relative."To the women of Australia" -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Rule Book, Commonwealth Government, "Ballarat Gun Cotton Factory Rules", 1940's
... A commonwealth of Australia Rule Book - For use at the Gun... Gun Cotton Factory Rules" A commonwealth of Australia Rule ...A commonwealth of Australia Rule Book - For use at the Gun Cotton Factory at Ballarat- WWII. 17 numbered pages- printed one side only. Cover sheet- addendum with hand stamp p6. Images of cover and inside page added 5/9/13.Opposite page 6 - addendum date 21/7/1943.trams, tramways, manufacture of munitions, factory rules, gun cotton, ordnance -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: STATUTORY DECLARATIONS FOR SHAREHOLDERS
... shareholder. [b] 28 in number folded Official Commonwealth... Official Commonwealth of Australia Statutory declarations made ...[a] Manilla envelope handwritten caption 'Statutory Declarations for Shareholders War Precautions regulations re every shareholder. [b] 28 in number folded Official Commonwealth of Australia Statutory declarations made and signed by Cohns Bros shareholders. WW1 war precautions Act.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: 10 SHILLINGS BANKNOTES
... Three Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth of Australia 10... Commonwealth of Australia 10 shillings notes. Signatures Coombs/Wilson ...Three Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth of Australia 10 shillings notes. Signatures Coombs/Wilson . Two have consecutive serial numbers AH52822031/AH52822032. The third has serial number AH63911110. All notes in good condition except a centre fold.numismatics, notes - australian, 10 shilling -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - Spr J R Brame, Various
... Commemorative Medallion from Government of the Commonwealth of Australia... of the Commonwealth of Australia (the Medallion is not with the collection ...These Medals, Badges and letters were presented to 3301 Spr J R Brame.The items are the original Medals, Badges and Letters of 3301 Spr J R Brame who served in the AIF during WW1 with 6/Field Engineering.3 x WW1 Medals no ribbons attached, RSL Membership Badge No B455, King George Badge. A letter from King George dated 1918 on Buckingham Palace Letterhead. Acknowledgement of ANZAC Commemorative Medallion from Government of the Commonwealth of Australia (the Medallion is not with the collection).Three Medals all Inscribed 3301 Dvr J R Brame 6/Flf Eng AIF, one RSL Membership Badge No B455, one King George Badge - Inscribed For King and Empire Services Rendered.3301 spr j r brame, ww1, letters, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - MEAT RATION CARD, 1948
... by the Commonwealth Govt of Australia, hand writing in blue pen. .2) Meat... No A619909 1948, issued by the Commonwealth Govt of Australia, hand ...Items in the collection re M.J. Craig NX170489, refer Cat No 4316.4 for his service details..1)Meat ration card red colour No A619909 1948, issued by the Commonwealth Govt of Australia, hand writing in blue pen. .2) Meat ration card red colour No A619908 1948, issued by the Commonwealth Govt of Australia, hand written in blue pen..1) “M.J. Craig 148 Banksia St B’town”. .2) “M.C. Craig 148 Banksia St B’town”.accessory, rations, meat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DOCUMENT. ILLUMINATED REQUEST, 1901
... with the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.... of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. Document DOCUMENT ...Document. Illuminated request. Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth by his Royal Highness, the Duke of Cornwall and York. the government of Victoria requests the honour of the presence of The Secretary, Shire of McIvor and Lady (Mr H. D. Thomas) at the Celebrations in Melbourne in connection with the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - INTERIM TELEPHONE DIRECTOR: BENDIGO, MAY 1959
... , Maiden Gully and Spring Gully. A Commonwealth of Australia..., Kangaroo Falt, Maiden Gully and Spring Gully. A Commonwealth ...INTERIM TELEPHONE DIRECTORY, BENDIGO, MAY 1959 Paper booklet containing New telephone numbers and amended dialling codes for Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Epsom, Junortoun, Kangaroo Falt, Maiden Gully and Spring Gully. A Commonwealth of Australia production with Coat of Arms on front page.book, bendigo, bendigo history & its people -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - WES HARRY COLLECTION: OPENING OF THE FIRST PARLIAMENT, 1902
... of the Commonwealth of Australia in the Exhibition Building Melbourne by HRH... the opening of the first parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia ...Postcard depicting the opening of the first parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia in the Exhibition Building Melbourne by HRH The Prince of Wales. Printed along the top of the card is ' Citizen's presentation to the Borough Council Eaglehawk. Down the sides and across the bottom is a list of about 60 names of citizens in Eaglehawk.postcard, opening of parliamenty, opening of the first parliament, exhibition buildings, borough council eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH MINE PAPERS, 1949
... of capital value of shares from 20/- to 30/-. Commonwealth... from 20/- to 30/-. Commonwealth of Australia national security ...Document: McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: Deborah Goldmines N.L. Mine papers - approval to increase capital. Paper pages relating to: Shareholder meetings to approve raising of capital value of shares from 20/- to 30/-. Commonwealth of Australia national security capital regulations consent.organization, mining, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: deborah goldmines n.l., gold mining, bendigo. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Letter, "The Call to Arms"
... is in quarto format and bears the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms... and bears the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms and the title ...An copy of a letter which was distributed to the young men of Australia early in WW1. This is believed to be an original copy. The letter was addressed to the young men encouraging them to enlist for armed service. The letter is dated 15th December, 1915 and is signed by the then Prime Minister, W. M. Hughes. The letter is in quarto format and bears the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms and the title "Commonwealth of Australia". -
National Wool Museum
Book, Limits Fixed for Appraisement of Australian Wool, 1945
... F. Kanematsu and Co Ltd Commonwealth of Australia. Central... Commonwealth of Australia. Central wool Committee. Limits Fixed ...Small maroon hardback bookF. Kanematsu and Co Ltd Commonwealth of Australia. Central wool Committee. Limits Fixed for Appraisement of Australian Wool. 1945-46 Season. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet - Guidelines to radiation monitoring during visits of nuclear powered warships, 1976
... Commonwealth of Australia... - nuclear powered cruiser Commonwealth of Australia ...Guidelines for radiation monitoring during visits of nuclear powered warships to Australian ports (draft prepared by the Australian Atomic Energy Commission and the Australian Radiation Laboratory of the Department of Health)melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, uss truxton - nuclear powered cruiser, uss long beach - nuclear powered cruiser -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet - Radiation monitoring plan for visit to Station Pier of nuclear powered cruiser USS Truxtun, 1976
... Commonwealth of Australia... Commonwealth of Australia ...Radiation monitoring plan for the visit of nuclear powered cruiser USS Truxtun to Station Pier, Port Melbourne 7 to 13 Sept 1976 (prepared by the Australian Atomic Energy Commission and the Australian Radiation Laboratory of the Department of Health)melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, uss truxton - nuclear powered cruiser, uss long beach - nuclear powered cruiser -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet - Radiation monitoring plan for visit to Station Pier of nuclear powered cruiser USS Long Beach, 1976
... Commonwealth of Australia... cruiser Commonwealth of Australia ...Radiation monitoring plan for the visit of nuclear powered cruiser USS Long Beach to Station Pier, Port Melbourne 30 October to 6 November 1976 (prepared by the Australian Atomic Energy Commission and the Australian Radiation Laboratory of the Department of Health)melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, uss truxton - nuclear powered cruiser, uss long beach - nuclear powered cruiser -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Paper Licence Document, Motor Spirit Consumer's Licence, 11/3/49 approx
... Truck issued by Commonwealth of Australia Liquid Fuel Control... Consumer's Licence for Primary Producer Truck issued by Commonwealth ...Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973.The document demonstrates Harry Jenkins involvement in the farm and provides information on farm life in the era.Paper Motor Spirit Consumer's Licence for Primary Producer Truck issued by Commonwealth of Australia Liquid Fuel Control Board (Vic) to Edward H. Jenkins (Jnr) Churchill Island, Newhaven, for vehicle make D.K.W., Utility, Registration No. 8676. Date of Issue 11/3/49[signed] Edward H. Jenkins [bottom left hand, front] [stamped] LFCB CANCELLED VICTORIA; SAN REMO VIC 26 MR49; SAN REMO VIC 28MR49; SAN REMO VIC -2MY49; SAN REMO VIC -6JE49; SAN REMO VIC 14NO49; SAN REMO VIC 14NO49; SAN REMO VIC 14NO49; SAN REMO VIC -6FE50 [REAR] motor spirit consumer's licence, harry jenkins, jenkins, churchill island, primary, producer, truck, license -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - QUALOIFICATION CERTIFICATE: GEORGE THOMAS WEATHERITT
... Commonwealth of Australia Department of Repatriation... Commonwealth of Australia Department of Repatriation Victorian Branch ...Commonwealth of Australia Department of Repatriation Victorian Branch. Vocational training Qualification Certificate. This is to certify that George Thomas Weatheritt formarly No ---- Rank Liutenent of Unit 8th Batttlion has completed a course of vocational training in the trade calling of turner (shop fitter). Melbourne 1st February, 1927 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: MOTOR SPIRIT CONSUMER'S LICENCE, 22/4/1949
... Commonwealth of Australia, Government issued Motor Spirit... PERSON Individual basil miller Commonwealth of Australia ...Commonwealth of Australia, Government issued Motor Spirit consumer's Licence, Class 2, sub-class B. Inscriptions: 'Basil W.B. Miller, 284 King Street, Bendigo', Ford, Car, MP.004, 22/4/1949. On back - record of ration tickets issued, with dates.person, individual, basil miller -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Correspondence, Officers General File No.5
... Commonwealth of Australia ... Commonwealth of Australia ...Commonwealth of Australia -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Interim Report of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs & Defence Industrial Support for Defence Needs and Allied Matters
... Commonwealth of Australia... for Defence Needs and Allied Matters Commonwealth of Australia ...Commonwealth of Australia -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dressing, Shell (2 of)
... Printed on waterproof cover, Commonwealth of Australia... on waterproof cover, Commonwealth of Australia, Shell Dressing, giving ...SHELL DRESSINGPrinted on waterproof cover, Commonwealth of Australia, Shell Dressing, giving instructions to open & directions for use. One dated MAY 1942 & other OCTOBER 1943. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - MAP GALLIPOLI, FRAMED
... at bottom. Reprinted for the Department of Defence, Commonwealth..., Commonwealth of Australia, May 1915. Front Top Centre: Turkey ...Brown, wooden frame with glass front, white cardboard backing, map mounted with green border. Map of Gallipoli area in black & light grey with white border. A detailed map of Turkey area around Dardanelles with references & scale charts at bottom. Reprinted for the Department of Defence, Commonwealth of Australia, May 1915.Front Top Centre: Turkey, Gallipoli. Rear: Bethany Gallery stamp.documents - maps, military history, gallipoli -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - NOTES, DRIVERS & ATTENDANTS ON COMMONWEALTH EXPLOSIVES, Australian Army, 1967
... printing, Commonwealth of Australia crest is at top. Bottom... printing, Commonwealth of Australia crest is at top. Bottom ...This is a pocket sized booklet cover (LIGHT BROWN) Black printing, Commonwealth of Australia crest is at top. Bottom are dotted lines for stating local HQ. Army book C.E.A -O. Rev. July 1967. Fourth Edition July 1967. There are 24 pages of regulations and explanations. The booklet is fastened with two staples.Stamped in blue ink inside cover is the phrase "TRG - LIBRARY RACT CENTRE" drivers and attendants rules, explosives, passchendaele barracks trust