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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph, Aerial Survey of Port Melbourne; December 1945, 2105
Seventeen (17) individual photos were joined together by John Kirby to make a compsite image.Aerial Survey of Port Melbourne; December 1945 Large photograph mounted on foam board. Shows aerial view of Port Melbourne showing its extent from the Bay. Panel on right hand side has key to numbered areas on map . PMHPS logo on top left cornerbuilt environment, local government, natural environment, built environment - industrial, religion - roman catholic church (st josephs), gmh, general motors-holden, rotten row, trotting track, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, wool board storage sheds, government aircraft factory, gaf, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac, north port oval, brookes lemos ltd, port melbourne fire brigade, former port melbourne market, eclipse theatre, presbyterian church, inner beacon, forsters arms hotel, commonwealth government engine works, st josephs church and school, missions to seamen, centenary bridge, royal australian navy drill hall, mail exchange, gasometers, town pier, robert harper & co ltd, royal australian navy, hmas lonsdale, port melbourne yacht club, pmyc -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Booklet: The Collingwood Technical School 1912-1945 by I. Harrison, 1979
Forty page A4 size photocopies (2 copies) stapled together, one in a manilla folder.. On cover 'THE COLLINGWOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOL / 1912-1945 / I.Harrison / October, 1979 / La Trobe University / Bachelor of Education' Also held is a typed copy marked 'Draft' which is a little faded.collingwood technical school, ian harrison, nmit -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (item) - Rotol Propellor Data No.1 1945
Published 1945 during the Second World War rotol, propellor, rotol propellor manual -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Cr H J Dunn -- Mayor 1945-1947
Portrait of H.J. Dunn Mayor 1945-47stawell government -
Colac RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medals x 4, a) Centenary of Melbourne medal. b) Borough & Shire of Colac. 1945 Peace & Victory Medal. c) Coronation Medal 1937. d) Victory Medal 1945, NK
Commemorative medallionsmediumRound commemorative medals x 4. a) Silver coloured medal with a with Red, white and blue ribbon. b) Bronze coloured medal. No ribbon c) Bronze " " with a red, white and blue ribbon d) Silver " " . No ribbon a) Front:- Centenary of Melbourne. 1932. Man looking at city skyline. 1835. Back:- Centenary of Victoria. 1934. Sailing ship/shoreline. 1834 b) Front:- Borough & Shire of Colac. Coat of Arms surrounded by wreath and crossed swords. Back:- Peace and Victory. Surrounded by a wreath c) Front:- King George VI & Queen Elizabeth. Portraits of King and Queen Back:- To Commemorate their Majesties' Coronation d) Front:- Man with a sword on a map of Australia. 1945 Back:- Map -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, The Australian Army at War 1939-1944
Booklet containing information on all aspects of war during 1939-1944. Includes pictures.Small booklet with black and white pictures with red writing. Pictures depicting men at war. Back cover has black and white picture and red Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. 72 pages.ww2, australian army at war -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Town Hall Tower & Clock Opening 1939
Crowd scene in front of Town Hall for Town Hall Tower & Clock Opening 1939stawell -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, HMAS MANOORA, Post 1945
Requisitioned by the RAN on 11.10.39 and outfitted as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. Commissioned 12.12.39 and Decommissioned 6.12.47 and refitted back to original use. Battle Honours, Indian Ocean 1941-42, Pacific 1942-45, New Guinea 1944, Leyte Gulf 1944, Lingayen Gulf 1945, Borneo 1945. Framed photo of "H.M.A.S. Manoora" Black and white photo of full length of ship. Sydney Harbour Bridge is in the background. The frame has stylised branch and leaves. Heavily printed over with cream paint.Marked on rear of frame, "L. SCHILLING" On front states HMAS MANOORA, armed merchant cruiser. 1939 - 1945.photography, hmas ran -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Holy Trinity Anglican Church's Granite Celtic Cross -- erected 1945
Holy Trinity Granite Celtic Cross. Erected 1945stawell religion -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, H.M.A.S. Stawell Corvette Class -- Crew, on board 1945
Crew of Corvette H.M.A.S. STAWELL taken on board 1945stawell ww2 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchNewspaper - The Sun Dated 15/12/1939 - My War Part 4 - Graf Spee Defeated, Local Newspaper 15/12/1939 Special reporting World War 2 news
The Sun Newspaper dated 5/12/1939 wit reports of World War 2 NewsHistory recorded by Local NewspaperThe Sun Newspaper Special - My War Part 4 - Graf Spee DefeatedLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2 Newsgraf spee defeated, fins fight on against soviets -
Greensborough Historical SocietyChristmas Card - Digital Image, Melbourne City Council Electricity Supply Department 1939, 1939_
Digital copy of corporate Christmas card sent by Melbourne City Council Electricity Department in 1939.Digital copy of corporate Christmas card.christmas cards -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Town Hall 1872-1873 with clock tower 1939. Photographic Committee National Trust Photographs of Stawell
7006 National Trust Photographs Stawell Town Hall 1872-1873 with clock tower 1939 Series of Colour Photographs of buildings of interest to National TrustJune 1993buildings, heritage buildings -
National Wool Museum
Journal, The Pastoral Review Vol. 49 July - Dec 1939
Black hard cover bound with issues of "The Pastoral Review Vol. 49 July - Dec 1939".wool growing, pastoral review pty ltd -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedals, WW2
The pacific Star & The 1939-1945 Star -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photo, "F" Section 3rd. Australian Division Signals, later to become the "4th" AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT SIGNAL SECTION. Torokina. Bougainville, South Pacific. 1945, 06/07/2021
Framed Photograph"F" Section 3rd. Australian Division Signals, later to become the "4th" AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT SIGNAL SECTION. Torokina. Bougainville, South Pacific. 1945 (With Names) -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Girls Classes 1945, 1945
A photo of senior girls performing their exercises in a class. The girls were dressed in their physical exercise kit which was provided by Legacy to the junior legatees. The photo appears professional and may have been taken by a newspaper as part of them publicising the work of Legacy. The photo is dated 6 February 1945. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo senior girls in their exercise class, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, girls classes, dance, exercise -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Girls Classes 1945, 1945
A photo of senior girls performing their exercises in a class. The girls were dressed in their physical exercise kit which was provided by Legacy to the junior legatees. The photo appears professional and may have been taken by a newspaper as part of them publicising the work of Legacy. The photo is dated 6 February 1945. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo senior girls in their exercise class, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos.girls classes, dance, exercise -
Greensborough Historical SocietyAerial Photograph, Briar Hill 1945, 1945_
Aerial survey photograph of Briar Hill area produced in 19452 photocopies of aerial surveysbriar hill -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Nurse Jean Hughes nee Wood in uniform 1945 -- Studio Portrait
Portrait - Nurse Jean Hughes (nee Wood) in uniform. 1945stawell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, State Rivers & Water Supply Commission - Permanent Staff 1939 -1944, Temporary Staff 1943
Recording of State Rivers & Water Supply Commission permanent staff 1939-1944 and temporary staff 1943Brown folder, white label, blue writing.irrigation, documents, reports -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Town Hall Tower & Clock Opening 1939
Town Hall Tower & Clock Opening 1939. Group of people in front of Town Hall Main Streetstawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Town Hall Tower & Clock Opening with the Dedication Plaque unveiled 1939
Town Hall Tower & Clock Opening 1939. Group of people in front of Town Hall Main Streetstawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document Folder, Hand covered bifold document folder belonging to Cr. A. Temple Miles J.P., Mayor of Ringwood 1924-1925, 1925-1926, 1926-1927, 1933-1934, 1934-1935, 1937-1938. Councillor 1924-1939 and 1946-1947, 1947
Presentation folder, recording the service A. Temple Miles gave to the Council of the Borough of RingwoodHand covered bifold document folder with pockets for documents and blotting paper. It belonged to Cr. A. Temple Miles J.P., Mayor of Ringwood 1924-1925, 1925-1926, 1926-1927, 1933-1934, 1934-1935, 1937-1938. He was a councillor 1924-1939 and 1946-1947. As in Brief Description, plus Borough of Ringwood at the top -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Marjorie Kirk and Alex McBeath, 1939, 1939
Wedding photograph of Marjorie Kirk and Alex McBeath, 1939. Attendants: Dorothy Dench (nee Kirk) and Armstrong Kerr.Sepia studio photo of wedding group. Photograph mounted in brown folder.marjorie kirk, alex mcbeath, armstrong kerr, dorothy dench, dorothy kirk, weddings -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Poster, Information Board, 4717546 Private E.W. Noack (1945-1966)
White plastic Poster, Information Board with the following information: Noack, Errol Wayne (Private, b.1945 - d.1966) Private Noack was the first Australian National Serviceman killed in Vietnam. He was born on 28 March 1945 in North Adelaide, an only child. As an adult, Noack worked as a tuna fisherman. He was a committed Lutheran. Noack was among the first intake of national servicemen to be enlisted on 30 June 1965. He did not welcome being called up, but 'decided to make the most of it'. Noack was posted as a rifleman to the newly raised 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) based at holsworthy, New South Wales. Noack left on the 13th May 1966 to join his battalion in the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)Ref: Australian War Memorial Collectionpte errol noack, 5 rar, operation hardihood, poster, information board, australian national serviceman, killed in action -
South Gippsland Shire CouncilPhotograph, Framed, Cape Wom 13 Sept 1945, 1995
Framed B & W photograph titled: "CAPE WOM, NEW GUINEA, 13 SEPTEMBER 1945". Grey card window mount with title and text below the image. Image features the commander of the Japanese Army in New Guinea handing over his sword during a formal surrender ceremony held at Cape Wom Airstrip. -
Orbost & District Historical Societymilitary uniform, Before 1939
This is the army uniform of James Chester Kerr Trewin a lieutenant in 2/7th and 58/59th Battalions. He served in the Middle East, Syria and New Guinea. James Trewin was wounded in action.This item gives an insight into the human element of World War 11 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and played a vital role during this time are remembered.A khaki coloured WW11 jacket (male) with a cap. There are medals on a strip. Three bronze stars : 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star. Round silver medals : 1939-1945 Defence Medal ; 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal . There is a Rising Sun - Australian Commonwealth Military Force - on the lapel and on the cap. On left sleeve is a strip of black and red bars.uniform-military trewin-james ww11 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Notes and photos of various RAF service uniforms, OSPREY . MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES The Royal Air Force 1939-45, ANDREW CORMACK et al, OSPREY . MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES The Royal Air Force 1939-45, 1990
Notes and photos of various RAF service uniforms, OSPREY . MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES The Royal Air Force 1939-45White cover showing 2 colour paintings of RAF personnel, one in white flight attire, the other blue flight attirenon-fictionNotes and photos of various RAF service uniforms, OSPREY . MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES The Royal Air Force 1939-45 -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, KODAK, 1939
POST CARD PHOTOGRAPH OF REAR VIEW OF CLUNES RAILWAY STATION - CENTENARY 1839-1939. POST AND RAIL FENCING ENTRANCE.1839-1939 CLUNES.local history, photography, photographs, railway station
