Shield shaped plaque made from a black varnished wood. Located centrally is a metal RAR badge.

U.S. Dust-off aviation jacket. Green coloured American flying jacket. "Dust Off" belonging to M. Tod of 8th Field Ambulance Crew (Aust.) Badge on RH sleeve "45th AMB". Small badge on the LH side.flying jacket

Black and white postcard. On bottom of postcard :'Preparing for a start. Royal Flying Corps Base, Montrose' Image shows 3 bi-planes in front of hangars, one biplane flying overhead.Davidson's Real Photographic Seriesmilitary, aviation, royal flying corps

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.An addressed envelope which is addressed to Frank Wright and a sheet of paper which is a letter from The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.On the top left hand corner of the envelope is "The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music, London (The Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music) 14 & 15, Bedford Square. London, W.C.I on the right hand side is an inked stamp in red with Great Britain a crown G v R Post Paid N 1/12d 99. The address is Frank Wright Esq LRSM. 226 Cambridge Street, Hyde Park W2 The letter is from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music London, altering Frank Wright that he is entitled to describe himself as a Licentiate of The Royal Schools of Music, London (L.R.S.M., London)frank wright, royal school of music, l.r.s.m.

Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years. A manila folder containing applications for charter, aerial work and flying school licences.On front in black - ORBOST AERO CLUB CHARTER, AERIAL WORK & FLYING SCHOOL LICENCE APPLICATION orbost-aero-club

The Imperial Camel Corps was a camel mounted infantry brigade raised by the British Empire in December 1916 during WW1.This is a print of the painting by H Septimus Power of the Camel Corps at Magdhaba on 23 December 1916An oblong colour print on paper in a wooden frame.The print is of a painting by H Septimus Power, published by the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACTcamel corps, ww1, december 1916

A 1953 felt fur slouch hat, binding edge, press stud, 7 fold puggaree, Royal Australian Ordinance Corps badge"FAYREFIELD" made by United Felt Hats Pty Ltd Melbourne, 7 1/4, 1953 on inside hat band; Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense, Royal Australian Ordinance Corps on badgeslouch hat, binding edge, broken chin strap, 7 fold puggaree, royal australian ordinance corps badge

"Arrangements for Air Training Corps Parade through the city streets on Saturday 15th April 1944" Letter from HS Wootton, town clerk advising of event. Several memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram and bus arrangements.Notations written in pencil on memo.trams, tramways, events, parades

In 2000, the Mission to Seamen became the Mission to Seafarers. The Flying Angel flag also evolved and the Bible was removed.The article on the evolution of the flag salong with the name is historically important.Magazinemission to seamen, mission to seafarers, flying angel flag

List of bush children characters in The Flying Dogtor series. Some of these are illustrated on the reverse side of item D194.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, foolscap, 1 pagethe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript

A blue coloured cardboard cover which has signs of water damage on it and it is slightly buckled. Under the Australian Army Insignia is the niformation in black ink. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-107-6806. There are two punch holes down the left hand side.There is a name in blue ink which I think reads Sgt Raynant, D. F. The description of the cover is different to the one inside of the cover which reads: Australian Army: Manual of Land Warfare. Part Two Corps Doctrine Infantry Training Volume 4 Infantry Small Arms. Pamphlet No 3 The Sub Machine Gun 0 mm F1 (All Corps) 1983australia - armed forces - service manuals, land warfare, infantry training, sub machine gun 9mm f1, corps doctrine, infantry small arms

The Flying Dogtor and the bush children were looking for a buried treasure. Crafty Carson Carpetbag and Old Man Redback were looking for the same one, and found it first. But as they carried it away they both began to think of all the things they could do if they didn't have to share their fortune with the other. And a frightful fight broke out, watched by the bush children and The Flying Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesPage 1 & 2: very minor handwritten edits and underliningthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript

Army pilots flying suit, flash proof. Eppelet - Captain Brass zipper / 100% Polyamide . Left sleeve vertically zippered pocket with double pen pocket. Shirt has a pair of buttoned pockets. Shirt separate from trouser. Black BootsMarkcrow Scovill (Zipper inscription)uniform, flying suit

War Loan Rally and RAAF Flying Boats at St Kilda Pier, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March 1946. 2 copies of memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Superintendent, to Depot Masters, Hanna St, Malvern & Glenhuntly depots.Several notations written in red pencil across both copies.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, display, raaf, st kilda

Established: Derby, Derbyshire, England in 1750 by Andrew PlancheVictorianLedger Bequest, 1993Urns in traditional Royal Crown Derby pattern of blues, flowers and gilded decoration.Verso: A: "ROYAL CROWN DERBY" above ROYAL CROWN DERBY maker's mark right of hole in centre; "ENGLAND" vertical to right of maker's mark in red underglaze; "1134/2553" in orange underglaze above maker's mark. B: "ROYAL CROWN DERBY" above ROYAL CROWN DERBY maker's mark right of hole in centre; "ENGLAND" vertical to right ofmaker's mark in red underglaze; "1134/2553" in orange underglaze above maker's mark. "B" in orange underglaze to the far left of makers mark.ceramic, urns, decorated, gilded, floral, royal crown derby

Crafty Carson Carpetbag, Old Man Redback and Elvis Evil Eagle stole the rainmaking kit from The Flying Dogtor's plane. Elvis Evil Eagle (aka The Bodgie Bird) flew up again and sprinkled the powder into the clouds. The rain started filling the gully and the creek flooded into the homestead. The Flying Dogtor jumped in his plane to confront Elvis Evil Eagle.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript

The Flying Dogtor noticed that someone seemed to be living in Mangrove Mansion, an old homestead not far from Granny Goanna's house. The homestead had not been lived in for a hundred years, except when the famous bushranger Danny O'Canny used it for a hideout. The bush children went to investigate and find out who had moved in, so that they could tell their friend, The Flying Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript

Vintage wooden shaft, metal undercarriage race sulky. Used by the Conway family from Hopetoun.A good example of wooden shafted sulkies used in trotting races before being banned for safety reasons.Royal Speed, hickory shafted race sulky in yellow and purple. Chromed metal undercarriage, hickory shafts, metal fittings.Wire spoked wheels with rubber inflatable tyres.Royal Speed, D Conway.trotting, sulky, royal speed, brown brothers adelaide, danny conway, ross conway, copper satin

Portrait - Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Wood from Alfred Street foundation members of Stawell Corps of the Salvation Army. Mr. and Mrs. Wood were foundation members of the Stawell Corps of the Salvation Army, which was founded in 1884. The first officers being Captain Furbur, and Lieutenant Quick. Mr. and Mrs. Wood lived in Alfred Street. Their original home has been demolished. The certificate is dated 1886.Bearded Gentleman Standing on left with jumper and Salvation Army Badge. Lady in dress and bonnet seated.stawell

Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Khaki Great Coat. Double breasted, calf length with brass epaulettes and sewn shoulder patches for the Corp and crown with Southern Cross below.Shoulder patch reads:ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY / MEDICAL CORPSroyal australian army medical corps, uniforms, wwii, world war two, second world war

Stawell Brewery Stawell West with Flag flying on Mast and several carts in front. From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses

About the author: Born in Melbourne, David Crotty has worked in museums since 1984. He has a long-standing interest in aviation history and has worked as a curator with the Australian War Memorial and the RAAF Museum. He is currently (2010) a curator in the History and Technology Department of Museum Victoria. Story of John Robertson Duigan and his flying creer, from his early years as a Melbourne school boy to his heroic activities as a pilot on the Western Front in World War One. He was the first Australian to fly a powered Australian-made aeroplane in Australia.Front cover: Top - Duigan's aeroplane in flight, Spring Plains Station, Mia Mia, Victoria, in 1911. Below - John Duigan at the controls of his aircraft at Spring Plains Station, Mia Mia, Victoria, in 1911.

"Signals" is an outline of the achievements of the Australian Corps of Signals over the years from the campaigns in the Middle East to the present day of the victories in New Guinea.The rise of the Australian Signal Corpsblue hard cover non-fiction book

Crafty Carson Carpetbag tricked The Flying Dogtor into stepping into the mouth of an old and deep gold mineshaft. The Dogtor fell down the mineshaft, and Crafty thought that he had succeeded at last in getting rid of his enemy. He even climbed into the Dogtor's plane and tried the controls, planning to fly it away and keep it for himself. Meanwhile, The Flying Dogtor fell deep down the mineshaft, like a stone. The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript

Crafty Carson Carpetbag escaped from the police after the Flying Dogtor had arrested him, and he slipped back home to the old shearing shed. There he found a message from the Redback family. They had gone to Mangrove Mansion, an old deserted homestead. Meanwhile, the bush children were exploring around Mangrove Mansion following a message they received from their friend, The Flying Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript

Defused 112lb bomb used by Royal Flying Corps. Dated 1918. Found under a House in Upwey in 2008. No other known Historyweapon, 1918, raf

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