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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - LONG SLEEVED EMU CREEK BUSH BAND WIND - CHEATER, 1990's
Clothing. Long- sleeved grey cotton wind-cheater, with a printed blue. yellow and black,shield-shaped logo on the front, featuring the caricature of an emu's head and the words, ''The Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band''. Long sleeves with a 4 cm deep cuff,high round neckline with a 3 cm deep neckband, 7 cm deep splits at the hemline of each side seam, and a 4 cm deep cuff, at the lower edge of the set-in sleeves.Worn by Peter Ellis, OAM, founder and leader of the celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band, circa 1990's.JEANS PLUS, Made in China. 100% cotton, and washing instructions.costume, male uniform, civilian, wind-cheater -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MONTROSE AERODROME ' STARTING A CLIMB'
Black and white postcard: image shows biplane flying low over hangars at Montrose Aerodrome. Written on bottom in white: ' Montrose Aerodrome Starting a Climb'Excelsior Seriesaviation, civilian, montrose aerodrome uk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MONTROSE AERODROME, UK
Black and white postcard. On bottom of card: ' Montrose Aerodrome A Trial Spin' Image shows biplane flying over series of hangars on side of aerodrome.Excelsior Seriesaviation, civilian, montrose aerodrome uk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD - MONTROSE AERODROME, ca. 1914
Postcard - Montrose Aerodrome titled 'Montrose Aerodrome - a busy day' . Showing seven /eight ? Planes on field in front of hangars (three sheds) - one nearby plane has 332 on tailplane - further one is a 233? One plane with skids in front of landing wheels is in air above, this plane has number on tail but is unclear.Excelsior Seriesaviation, civilian, montrose aerodrome uk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD. A SEVEN CYLINDER ROTARY ENGINE, ca. 1914
A seven cylinder aeroplane rotary engine from aeroplane - rear view.aviation, civilian, rotary engine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD. BROOKLANDS MOTOR TRACK AND FLYING GROUND, ca. 1914
On bottom of postcard: 'Brooklands Motor Track and Flying Ground' . Track shown with four racing cars near finish. Biplane flying above this scene.Valentine's Seriesaviation, civilian, brooklands motor track -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD - FLYING AT HENDON. MR G W BEATTY, ca. 1914
Mr Beatty sitting on fuselage of biplane. 7 cylinder rotary engine biplane with two propellers behind wings (each side). Four-wheeled undercarriage. Written on bottom in white: 'Flying at Hendon, Mr. G.W. Beatty'aviation, civilian, hendon, mr. g.w. beatty -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD - MONTROSE AERODROME, UK, ca. 1914
Postcard - Montrose Aerodrome, titled 'A Good Start'. Three planes in front of hangers (sheds) with one plane having double-finned aerofoils . One plane flying overhead.Excelsior Seriesaviation, civilian, montrose aerodrome uk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION : FABRIC FROM BASIL WATSON'S PLANE (PORTION), c. 1916
a. Assam silk fabric from Basil Watson's plane (portion); has oil protective coating. Stylised initials 'BW' painted in grey and black. Irregular shaped portion; b. typed display card to accompany this item.aviation, civilian, fabric -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PIECE OF SILK FABRIC (BASIL WATSON PLANE?), c. 1916
Unused piece of silk fabric (left-over from construction of a Basil Watson plane?)aviation, civilian, silk fabric -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FABRIC FROM BASIL WATSON'S PLANE, 1916
Piece of silk fabric from Basil Watson's plane; with stylised logo 'BW' painted in grey and black. Handwritten on back in ink 'Taken from Basil's plane' Potentially taken from Basil Watson's plane following his fatal crash at Point Cook in 1917.aviation, civilian, fabric -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FABRIC FROM BIPLANE (PIECE), c. 1916
Section of silk fabric from Biplane partly painted with airforce type symbol. Encrusted with fragments of red and blue paint (also loose). Plus sand? Could be from Basil Watson's plane that crashed into Port Phillip Bay, near Point Cook in 1917. Basil died in the accident.aviation, civilian, fabric -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS RELATING TO OPENING OF BENDIGO AIRPORT 1970, 1970
Newspaper cuttings relating to opening of Bendigo Airport, 15th Feb 1970, cuttings enclosed in an envelope. On front ; re opening Bendigo Aerodrome, Welsford, Sunday February 15/2/1970, nice summer day 80 degrees temp., details of Donald Busch crash same day' Cuttings: a. Bendigo Advertiser, 12th Feb 1970 announcing Official Opening and activities on the day; b. Bendigo Advertiser, 16th Feb 1970 - description of fatal crash and death of millionaire Don Busch; c. as for b.; d. The Sun, 16th Feb 1970 front page description of fatal crash.aviation, civilian, bendigo airport -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Allen & Unwin, Jack Davenport : beaufighter leader, 2009
Revealing biography of an Australian airforce hero of the Second World War who displayed great courage and integrity - both under fire and in civilian life.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.306.non-fictionRevealing biography of an Australian airforce hero of the Second World War who displayed great courage and integrity - both under fire and in civilian life.world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, world war ii - air warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hesperian Press, Borneo surgeon : a reluctant hero : the life and times of Dr. James Patrick Taylor, OBE, MB, CH.M, 1995
Peter Firkins has produced a heroic figure comparable in courage and selflessness to that of the legendary 'Weary' Dunlop, and whose story should be known by all Australians in the same way. What a wonderful epitaph to a man born into a humble Yass family at the end of the nineteenth century who, by his own determination and intellect, won a scholarship for his secondary education at St Patrick's College, Goulburn and an Exhibition to study medicine at Sydney University. Almost by pure chance he pursued his medical career in an outpost of the British Empire then known as British North Borneo to become Principal Medical Officer at the time of the Japanese occupation during World War II. The Japanese allowed the civilian medical staff to remain at their posts with the status of 'simple confinement' while at the same time the bewildered local people looked to someone for leadership in their new and unaccustomed circumstances.Aided by his wonderful wife Celia he was imperceptibly drawn into the key role of organising the underground movement among loyal native and giving support to the Australian Prisoners of War transferred to Borneo from Singapore. In 1943 he was exposed to the Japanese, arrested and terribly tortured. Donated by Major General M.P.J. O'Brien, July 2018. Signed by authorIll, p.151non-fictionPeter Firkins has produced a heroic figure comparable in courage and selflessness to that of the legendary 'Weary' Dunlop, and whose story should be known by all Australians in the same way. What a wonderful epitaph to a man born into a humble Yass family at the end of the nineteenth century who, by his own determination and intellect, won a scholarship for his secondary education at St Patrick's College, Goulburn and an Exhibition to study medicine at Sydney University. Almost by pure chance he pursued his medical career in an outpost of the British Empire then known as British North Borneo to become Principal Medical Officer at the time of the Japanese occupation during World War II. The Japanese allowed the civilian medical staff to remain at their posts with the status of 'simple confinement' while at the same time the bewildered local people looked to someone for leadership in their new and unaccustomed circumstances.Aided by his wonderful wife Celia he was imperceptibly drawn into the key role of organising the underground movement among loyal native and giving support to the Australian Prisoners of War transferred to Borneo from Singapore. In 1943 he was exposed to the Japanese, arrested and terribly tortured. Donated by Major General M.P.J. O'Brien, July 2018. Signed by authorworld war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Text Publishing Company, The Pacific, 2010
Historian Hugh Ambrose deepens the experience of the HBO miniseries The Pacific, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks and broadcast on the Seven Network. These are the true stories of the men who put their lives on the line for their country, who were dispatched to the other side of the world to fight an enemy who preferred suicide to surrender; men who suffered hardship and humiliation in POW camps; men who witnessed casualties among soldier and civilian alike; and men whose medals came at a shocking price. Covering nearly four years of combat, with unprecedented access to military records, letters, journals, memoirs, photographs and interviews, this volume offers a unique historical perspective on the war against Japan-and ultimately the triumphant yet uneasy return home.Ill, map, p.449.non-fictionHistorian Hugh Ambrose deepens the experience of the HBO miniseries The Pacific, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks and broadcast on the Seven Network. These are the true stories of the men who put their lives on the line for their country, who were dispatched to the other side of the world to fight an enemy who preferred suicide to surrender; men who suffered hardship and humiliation in POW camps; men who witnessed casualties among soldier and civilian alike; and men whose medals came at a shocking price. Covering nearly four years of combat, with unprecedented access to military records, letters, journals, memoirs, photographs and interviews, this volume offers a unique historical perspective on the war against Japan-and ultimately the triumphant yet uneasy return home. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – united states -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Murdoch, Great rescues of World War Two: Stories of adventure, daring and sacrifice, 2009
Some rescues involve the soldiers, sailors and airmen who risked all for their brothers and sisters in arms. Other concern civilians who hid Jews in their homes or helped Allied soldiers trapped behind enemy lines. All are an inspirational testament to bravery and human kindness.Index, bib, ill, p.319.non-fictionSome rescues involve the soldiers, sailors and airmen who risked all for their brothers and sisters in arms. Other concern civilians who hid Jews in their homes or helped Allied soldiers trapped behind enemy lines. All are an inspirational testament to bravery and human kindness.world war 1939-1945 - rescues, world war 1939-1945- social aspects -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Antony Beevor, The writer at war: Vasily Grossman with the red army 1941-195, 2006
Based on the notebooks in which Vasily Grossman gathered the raw material for his newspaper articles, A Writer at War depicts the crushing conditions on the Eastern Front during World War II and the lives and deaths of infantrymen, tank drivers, pilots, snipers, and civilians. Deemed unfit for service when the Germans invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, Grossman became a special correspondent for The Red Star, the Red Army newspaper. A portly novelist in his mid-thirties with no military experience, he was given a uniform and hastily taught how to use a pistol. Remarkably, he spent three of the next four years at the front, observing with a writer's eye the most pitiless fighting ever recorded.". "Grossman witnessed almost all the major events on the Eastern Front: the appalling defeats and desperate retreats of 1941, the defense of Moscow, and the fighting in the Ukraine. In August 1942 he was posted to Stalingrad, where he remained during four months of brutal street fighting. Grossman was present at the battle of Kursk (the largest tank engagement in history), and, as the Red Army advanced, he reached Berdichev, where his worst fears for his mother and other relatives were confirmed. A Jew himself, he undertook the faithful recording of Holocaust atrocities as their extent dawned. His report "The Hell of Treblinka" was used in evidence at the Nuremberg tribunalIndex, ill, maps, p.378.non-fictionBased on the notebooks in which Vasily Grossman gathered the raw material for his newspaper articles, A Writer at War depicts the crushing conditions on the Eastern Front during World War II and the lives and deaths of infantrymen, tank drivers, pilots, snipers, and civilians. Deemed unfit for service when the Germans invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, Grossman became a special correspondent for The Red Star, the Red Army newspaper. A portly novelist in his mid-thirties with no military experience, he was given a uniform and hastily taught how to use a pistol. Remarkably, he spent three of the next four years at the front, observing with a writer's eye the most pitiless fighting ever recorded.". "Grossman witnessed almost all the major events on the Eastern Front: the appalling defeats and desperate retreats of 1941, the defense of Moscow, and the fighting in the Ukraine. In August 1942 he was posted to Stalingrad, where he remained during four months of brutal street fighting. Grossman was present at the battle of Kursk (the largest tank engagement in history), and, as the Red Army advanced, he reached Berdichev, where his worst fears for his mother and other relatives were confirmed. A Jew himself, he undertook the faithful recording of Holocaust atrocities as their extent dawned. His report "The Hell of Treblinka" was used in evidence at the Nuremberg tribunalworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - eastern europe, soviet union - german occupation - 1941-1944 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Republic of Vietnam Civilian Medals
Black framed glass display with yellow bordering. Features two small Vietnam flags with a small poster of Vietnam and Allies flags. 47 medals in total, refer to list attached.republic of vietnam, civilian medals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hersh, Seymour M, My Lai 4: A Report On The Massacre And Its Aftermath
On March 16, 1968, a company of American figting men entered My Lai 4, a small hamlet in South Vietnam, and systematically murdered its inhabitants. Eighteen months later the Army charged a young lieutenant with the murder of 102 of those civilians.On March 16, 1968, a company of American figting men entered My Lai 4, a small hamlet in South Vietnam, and systematically murdered its inhabitants. Eighteen months later the Army charged a young lieutenant with the murder of 102 of those civilians.my lai massacre (vietnam : 1968), americam army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Siuru, Bill, The Huey and the Huey Cobra, 1987
Brings to life the fascinating history and missions of all the Huey and Huey Cobra helicopters in both their military and civilian rolesBrings to life the fascinating history and missions of all the Huey and Huey Cobra helicopters in both their military and civilian roleshueycobra (helicopter), hueycobra (helicopter) -- history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, After My Lai: My Year Commanding First Platoon, Charlie Company, 2010
Gary Bray landed in South Vietnam as a recently married, freshly minted second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His assignment was not enviable: leading the platoon whose former members had committed the My Lai massacre - the murder of Vietnamese civilians - eighteen months earlier. In this compelling memoir, he shares his experiences of Vietnam in the direct wake of that terrible event.Gary Bray landed in South Vietnam as a recently married, freshly minted second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His assignment was not enviable: leading the platoon whose former members had committed the My Lai massacre - the murder of Vietnamese civilians - eighteen months earlier. In this compelling memoir, he shares his experiences of Vietnam in the direct wake of that terrible event. 1961-1975 - personal narratives - american, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american, charlie company, my lai massacre -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Drury, Bob and Clavin, Tom, Last Men Out: The true story of America's Heroic Final Hours in Vietnam, 2011
Last Men Out tells the real story behind one of the most referen d but least uderstood epiodes in recent American history.Last Men Out tells the real story behind one of the most referen d but least uderstood epiodes in recent American history. vietnam war - 1961-1975 - ho chi minh city., vietnam war - 1961 - 1975 - evacuation of civilians - vietnam - ho chi minh city., vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Isserman, Maurice, Witness to War: Vietnam: Personal Narratives from the Conflict in Vietnam, 1995
This is the story of the Vietnam War, told in the words of the people who lived it - soldiers and civilians, officers and political leaders, reporters and diplomats.This is the story of the Vietnam War, told in the words of the people who lived it - soldiers and civilians, officers and political leaders, reporters and diplomats.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Papworth, Richard, Saigon, Long Xuyen And The Delta: South Vietnam, 1967. Recollections of time spent with the Australian Surgical Team
The Australian surgical teams that were sent to South Vietnam arrived with supplies, experience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to win the hearts and minds of the civilian population. Beyond the cure, care, and the repatriation of the military, there were medical needs in regional areas that would be an on-going challenge for this small band of dedicated professionals.The Australian surgical teams that were sent to South Vietnam arrived with supplies, experience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to win the hearts and minds of the civilian population. Beyond the cure, care, and the repatriation of the military, there were medical needs in regional areas that would be an on-going challenge for this small band of dedicated professionals.australian medical team, south vietnam, saigon, long xuyen, delta -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Thomas, Liz, Dust of Life: children of Saigon Streets, 1977
This is a remarkable story of bravery and compassion. Liz Thomas flew alone to Vietnam in 1972 having trained as a nurse. She was twenty years old and her one aim was to help and care for the suffering.This is a remarkable story of bravery and compassion. Liz Thomas flew alone to Vietnam in 1972 having trained as a nurse. She was twenty years old and her one aim was to help and care for the suffering.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - children, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - civilian relief -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bowden, Mark, Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam, 2017
The city of Hue, population: 140,000, South Vietnam's third-largest city. 20,000 combatants. 10,000 combatants and civilians killed, 80 percent of the city damaged or destroyed.The city of Hue, population: 140,000, South Vietnam's third-largest city. 20,000 combatants. 10,000 combatants and civilians killed, 80 percent of the city damaged or destroyed.tet offensive (1968), battle of hue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Brace, Ernest, A Code To Keep: Prisoner in Vietnam
He was a former Marine hero, banished in disgrace from the Corps. Yet he maintained the military code of conduct in the torture cells of the enemy. this is the true, firsthand account of America's longest-held 'civilian' prisoner of war in Vietnam, and his courageous return to honour.He was a former Marine hero, banished in disgrace from the Corps. Yet he maintained the military code of conduct in the torture cells of the enemy. this is the true, firsthand account of America's longest-held 'civilian' prisoner of war in Vietnam, and his courageous return to honour.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Johnson, Clive, Australians Awarded: A Concise Guide to Military and Civilian Decorations, Medals and other Awards to Australians from 1815 to 2007 with their Valuations
A friendly and professional service that extends from an initial appraisal right through to the day of the auction.A friendly and professional service that extends from an initial appraisal right through to the day of the auction.medals, australian - history, decorations of honor - australia - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Republic of Vietnam Civilian Medals
Several Medals and Flags consisting of 2 Vietnam Flags, 1 Giay thong Hanh Picture, 4 rowns of Civilina Vietnam Medals. On rows 1, 2 and 4 are 12 medals. On row 3 are 11 medalsmedals, vietnam civilian