Outlines the Roberts family's arrival in Greensborough, their early activities and mentions their childhood activities. Written by Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts).Records an era when Greensborough was starting to attract more outside people and the things people did during the war years to get by.Three page handwritten quarto document outlining a brief history of the Roberts family in Greensborough during the 1939-45 war. Pencil notes on top of first page.world war 2, roberts family, drakeford family, grimshaw street greensborough

RAAF Dark blue tunic, trousers, rank LAC, Ribbons 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star.uniform, 1942, raaf

Adjustable Steel Spanner with Offset Handle. Aprox 30cm long. (previously in Box #45 from Mehanics Institute Eaglehawk)business, mining

A pelvimeter is used in obstetrics for measurement of the female pelvis, with the aim of attempting to determine whether there will be any potential issues with a vaginal birth. This pelvimeter is similar in style to Martin's pelvimeter (see Aesculapius). This instrument was included with other obstetric instruments, mostly destructive instruments, given to RANZCOG from Box Hill Hospital labour ward in February- March 1998. The maternity service at Box Hill Hospital combined with St Geroge's Hospital in Kew to be known as Birralee Maternity Service. These instruments were collected by Julie Collette, Unit Manager, St George's Kew and given to RANZCOG Museum Curator, Susan Barnett.Pelvimeter, manufactured by Ramsay. Metal device with calibrator graduated to 18 inches/ 45 cms. Inscribed " Ramsay" upper arm."Ramsay"obstetrics

Draft Report on the fire management strategy for bushland reserves by Whitehorse City Council. 20 October 1997. 45 pagesDraft Report on the fire management bushfire prevention, city of whitehorse, antonio park, mitcham, bellbird dell, blackburn lake sanctuary, hale property, heatherdale reserve, stephens reserve, somers trail, trove park, yarran dheran, r e gray reserve

WW2 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star and Defence Medal. Also included is 1945 School Medallion.Unnamed

Black video cassette cover containing one video cassette; Size 20.5cmHx14cmW, Duration: 7 minutes 45 secondsnationwide, lovett

Set of seven colour photographs of Santa (Roger Salen ) as the driver of the Christmas tram (No. 45) on Sunday December 23, 2001. For an article of the event, see January 2002, Fares Please! Taken by a passenger who sent the photographs to Len Millar at end of January 2002 anonymously. See also Reg. Item 1993 for other photographs. On Kodak paper. The envelope in which the person sent the photographs from Warrnambool filed with worksheet. 2003.1 - Santa at the controls .2 - inside of the tram 45 .3 - Santa .4 - Santa at the controls .5 - 45 from the front, with Santa .6 - Santa and the photographer's daughter .7 - 45 in Wendouree Parade at depot junction. See January 2002 Fares Please!On rear of all photos "Christmas 2001" except 2003.6 - "Santa & Kira / Christmas 2001 / The real Santa says my daughter" Ho!! Ho!! Ho!! Ho!!"santa tram, christmas trams, btm, decorated trams, tram 45

The items belonged Rueben John Tyrer V150812. He enlisted on 20.1.42 aged 44 year. At discharge on 5.12.45 he was a Driver in 37 Aust Field Works Coy. .1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R.J Tyrer. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. .2) Ribbon set (2) mounted on brass strip with pin for attachment. 1. Ribbon re Pacific Star. 2. Ribbon re Australian Service Medal. .3) Badge, metal "To the Women of Australia". Circular floral wreath with crown at top, centre is a map of Australia. Under is a bar suspended by a link. The bar has one star meaning one relative serving in the Armed Forces. .4) Medal, gold colour, "60th Anniversary of the end of WW11". The front has a centre Coat of Arms, rear has a depiction of a map of Australia. .5) Black cardboard box to hold .4. The lid has an Australian Coat of Arms..1) "V150812 R.J. Tyrer". .3) "Issued by C'WLTH GOVT A221536" .4) "World War 11 Service to Australia". "World WW11 60 years 1945-2005". .5) "Australian Government Dept of Veterans Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia"medals, military, history

Robert James Lee VX65555 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.11.41. According to his birth date he was aged 17 years. He was a "Gunner" in the 4th Field Regiment Artillery. Awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 18.6.46. Refer also 728.2, 1814.3. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6)re R.J Lee MM. 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "PNG"Military Medal has "VX65555 GNR RJ Lee AIF" Others have "VX65555 RJ Lee"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft

Studley Park Road, like most streets in Kew, was originally a dirt road. Street works during the Great Depression included bituminising major roads in the district. This photograph of Council works originated in the City of Kew Engineers Department as a record of works undertaken. It was given to the collection by a Mrs Fisher in 1998.Well provenanced photograph of Council-funded public works in Kew during the Great Depression. Original sepia monochrome positive of Studley Park Road, Kew.Typed reverse: "B4 / Kew C.C. / Studley Park Road after surfacing with one coat of premixed material spread with drag, March 1934"roadworks -- kew (vic.), street works -- kew (vic.), public works kew (vic.), studley park road -- kew (vic.), city of kew -- engineers department, city of kew -- public works -- great depression -- 1930s

Geoffrey R Fink volunteered for military service in early 1940. He served initially with 3rd Division A.A.S.C. but was discharged as being in a reserved occupation at the Aircraft Production Commission. He resigned from the Commission and joined the AIF on 28 July 1941 and was allotted to 2/8th Armoured Regiment. He served with the regiment in New Guinea and on return to Australia was transferred to No 41 Landing Craft Company serving out the war in the South Pacific. Geoffrey Fink died 14 March 2008 aged 86 at Wangaratta Victoria.This object is a well provenance, in good condition and completeness, and is a fine example of the uniform worn by a soldier who served in the Second World War (1939-45) in an unusual combination of roles, armoured corps and water transport. Service dress winter jacket with 'Australia' metal shoulder titles, 'Rising Sun' collar badges, miniature 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment colour patches above Landing Craft Company colour patches. Overseas service chevron on right sleeve. Ribbon bar: 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Jacket worn by VX60307 Trooper Geoffrey R Fink, 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment and 41st Landing Craft Company, WWII. uniform, metal, fink geoffrey r mr

The Grinton Collection. Two soldiers on the deck of the Karmala. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting two men (soldiers) seated on board a ship. Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey Home". "A. Two Australian soldiers". framed accessories, camera on the somme, 38th bn, ww1, grinton, hmat karmala

The Grinton Collection. Mess deck laid out on the Karmala coming home. Refer Cat. No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting tables with cutlery and crockery and a small number of men in a "Ships Mess". Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey Home". "B. Ship's Mess".framed accessories, camera on the somme, 38th bn, ww1, grinton, hmat karmala

The Grinton Collection. Troops sleeping deck of the Karmala 1919. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting a large number of men, some standing, some sitting and some lying down, with blankets and pillows - on a timber deck surrounded by a ship's superstructure. Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey Home". "H. Sleeping on deck".framed accessories, camera on the somme, 38th bn, ww1, grinton, hmat karmala

The Grinton Collection. Peeling spuds, Soldiers on board ship on the way home. Refer Cat No, 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting four men peeling potatoes with ship's wall and deck area. Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey Home" "M. Peeling potatoes".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, hmat karmala

The Grinton Collection. On board ship in a kitchen area. Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts - interior scene with a large number of loaves of bread stacked on a shelf. Background - storage racks, soup ladles and timber containers. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey home". "C. Bread for the soldiers".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, hmat karmala

The Grinton Collection. The other soldiers are unknown at this point. "G. Lifeboat drill". (left in hat) Jack Grinton - "Jack Grinton No. 1038" Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a group of men wearing life jackets preparing for a life-boat drill. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey". "G. Life-boat drill".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, hmat karmala

Coastal view of The Nobbies area depicting platform rocks, surf, pounding behind them. Rock and calmer water in the foreground.Coastal scene at The Nobbies, Phillip IslandMurray Views No. 45. Coastal Scene The Nobbies, Phillip Island, Vic.local history, photographs, the nobbies, coastline, phillip island, black & white photograph, mona condrick

Hardcover with Dust JacketFirst page "Tony Radden / 45 Bell St, /Fitzroy / 413901"carpentry handbook, manual, walsh st library

Australia became a federation of States in 1901.Ten men of the first Australian Federal Cabinet Standing left to right: J.G. Drake, R.E. O'Connor, Sir P.O. Fysh, C.C. Kingston, Sir John Forrest. Seater left to right: Sir Wiliam Lyne, Prime Minister Edmund Barton, Governor-General Lord Tennyson. Alfred Deakin, Sir George Turner. j.g. drake, r.e. o'connor, sir p.o. fysh, c.c. kingston, sir john forrest., prime minister edmund barton, sir george turner., afred deakin, lord tennyson, william lyne

Warick Niven Johanson No PM4958 enlisted in the RAN on 9.9.42 aged 17 years 9 months. Posted to HMAS Australia February 1943. Saw service through the Japanese Kamikaze attacks. At discharge from the RAN on 17.4.46 his rank was Signalman HMAS Lonsdale. Refer 2566P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re W Johanson. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC" 6. Phillipines Liberation Medal."PM4958 W.N.Johanson"medals, naval, history

John Gur with BMW 45 wearing uniform and standing outside a house. There is a helmet on the seat of the motorbike along with gloves. Circa 1964.police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; bmw motorcycle; gur, john

Photo taken of a Wireless Patrol crew with guns drawn climbing a fence. The vehicle is a 1940 Ford sedan. Three unidentified men on patrol with guns drawn and torches, in front of vehicle registration number EJ-337, circa 1940-45police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section