Colour slide in a mount. St Andrew's Presbyterian Church (1928), Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia. (Architect: Robert Haddon.)Made in Australia / Encircled 41 (Handwritten)melbourne, slide

Black and white photograph of Australian Government Cabinet deciding to commit troops to Vietnam on 29th April 1965. Photograph is surrounded by the names of the 508 Australians who lost their lives.On 29th April 1965 the Australian Government made a decision to commit infantry troops to vietnam. the decision was made by an inner circle within cabinet and without debate in parliament. 508 Australians lost their lives.photograph, australian government cabinet

An example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel. The title page has the following imprint "THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' POCKET BOOK, Revised 8th Edition, COMPLETING 177,000 COPIES, CONTAINING USEFUL INFORMATION FOR AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS (COPYRIGHT), Edited by WILLIAM KEAYS, (Gift copy for members of the Forces with best wishes from the Australian Comforts Fund) JANUARY, 1943"The front cover has the following title "THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' POCKET BOOK", and at the foot of the cover "GIFT FROM ..... THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND"

Also black and white copy 9 x 14 cm with inscription 'The Jetties'Sepia photograph showing buildings, boats and jetties at New Works. Large sailing boat on slipway at left. Several small boats at PWD jetty, steamer at New Works wharf. Two works buildings on left background and white shed on New Works wharf. Lakes Entrance Victoriaboardwalk, schools, township, ships and shipping

This helmet has been used by a member of the Royal Australian Navy in the early to mid 20th century. The Commonwealth Naval Forces were formed after Federation in 1901 and became known as the Royal Australian Navy in 1911. Pith helmets are now used only in the Australian Defence Forces for ceremonial purposes. No information is available on A.B. Pollock.This helmet is retained for display purposes.This helmet is made of white material with a six-segmented crown and a peak and back covering. In the centre of the crown is a dome with three breathing holes. On top of the dome is an ornamental gold-coloured metal finial. The edge of the crown has a band of white fabric and in the centre of this is a metal badge with a crown, anchor and seven stars and the wording ‘Royal Australian Navy’. Inside, the helmet has a leather rim with an adjustable leather string with brass clips (one missing). Inside, the breathing holes are made of brass and the metal rotates to open or close the holes. Inside also are the size of the helmet, the owner’s name and some other indecipherable information Royal Australian Navy A.B.Pollock 6⅞ vintage headwear, royal australian navy, history of warrnambool

Reverend Gurney Goldsmith accompanied by officers are standing on the terrace of the Siddeley Street Mission and looking towards the west of the Yarra River. In the background we can see the Huddard and Parker docks on The Australian Wharf.reverend a. gurney-goldsmith, siddeley street institute, officers, docks, australian wharf, yarra river

Negative. Bendigo Pottery, building 'Echuca Wharf' and locomotive 'The Marshall Portable'. Dated November 1986.slide, bendigo, bendigo pottery, bendigo pottery, echuca wharf, marshall portable locomotive

The fishing boat 'Bluenose' a well boat was built in 1923 by Ned Jack at Launceston; owned c 1927 by Johnstone and Main when it first visited Port Fairy - bought by Syd Patterson and N.A.McDonald at Portland 1927. Sold to George Williams at Port Fairy 1928. From c 1930 to June 1937 it was owned by Williams and Ralph Davis in partnership - then owned by Ralph Davis alone. Port Fairy 1928- c1955 Wrecked at Port Albert RFB 989 45 foot x 13foot 6inches x 5footImage of the fishing boat “Bluenose” owned by George Williams in 1928. Then in partnership with Ralph Davis between 1930 and 1937 and then Ralph alone.Black and white photograph of ‘Bluenose’ fishing boat at the wharf in Port Fairy with her sails furledfish, fishing, boat, industry, couta, moyne river, bluenose, well boat, ralph davis, george williams, syd patterson, n.a.mcdonald, portland

The Inverness was a well boat built in Port Fairy 1938 by K.N. Lacco and Sons for Johnny McDonald who owned and operated her until about 1942 when she was taken by the armed forces. In 1946 after the 1939-1945 War she was bought in Sydney by Tommy Davis, Jim 'Jumbo' Terjeson and Peter 'Runt' Terjeson. RFB 233 on the register 1938-1942 and 1946 - c1963Well known boat built in Port Fairy for Johnny McDonald taken for use by the armed forces in 1942 she was found in Sydney and bought by Tommy Davis , Jim Terjesen and Peter Terjesen and returned to Port FairyBlack and white photograph of Fishing boat ‘Inverness’ with sail furled berthed at lower end of wharfwell boat, peter runt terjesen, tommy davis, johnny mcdonald, jim jumbo terjesen, inverness, rfb 233, k.n.lacco, peter terjeson, tyson, runt

In remembrance of Anzac Forces in Vietnam. Roll of Honour Australia & Roll of Honour New Zealand.521 names of Australians & 37 names of New Zealanders.australia -- armed forces -- registers of dead.

Found at POW camp 13 site post war by war time guard. Contained in a gold coloured material covered display box.Circular Commonwealth of Australia copper coin, value one penny, dated 1945. Head and shoulders impression of George V1 on reverse side. Kangaroo on front. Latin script around circumference.Australian half penny 1945camp 13, penny coin, australian currency, murchison internment camp

All the invitations are for the celebrations in Melbourne connected with the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the 9th of May 1901. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York were to be present.An invitation to Mr and Mrs Jenner to attend a Conversazione in the Exhibition Buildings, on 7th May 1901 at 8pm. Card depicts a sketch of the Exhibition Buildings. Surrounding the sketch are the coats of arms for the six states, sketches of the Capital cities, Australian flora and fauna and portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The coats of arms of the Commonwealth and Australia."AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS" "THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA requests the honor of the presence of Mr & Mrs L Jenner at a Conversazione in the Exhibition Building on the Evening of Tuesday 7th May 1901 at 8 p.m.rippon lea

Colour slide in a mount. Fountain, unknown location, possibly Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaMade in Australia / 13 / JUN 67M6 / Encircled 49 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd