They Came Unseen - The men and women of 2 Special Unit. From back cover: Secret operations behind enemy lines in the Pacific War during World War Two were vital in winning he war against the Japanese. Author: Lieutenant Colonel Neil C Smith, AM” Hard cardboard cover, gloss paper. Yellow print on front spine & back. Green background, illustrated front cover, black / white photo of soldier with parachute. Back cover has colour photo of 2 Special Unit Association ANZAC Day March. 264 cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white photos & maps. Handwritten on title page in black ink: “Neil Smith”book, z special, came unseen

The photograph printed on this postcard comes from the collection of the Mitchell Library in Sydney. It is sepia in tone and depicts seven men standing and sitting around a mine shaft in the Beechworth region. The photograph has been dated to approximately 1872. This period in history post-dates the Victorian gold rushes which occurred 1852-1853 in Ballarat, Bendigo and Beechworth. During this period, in the 1870s, the surface alluvial gold had been discovered and removed from location. Therefore, in order to reach the deeper and less accessible alluvial gold, diggers began to dig shafts into the earth. These shafts sunk below the ground level by 20 to 30 feet and required timber structures around the entrance and winches to bring the paydirt to the top. The top of this wooden structure is visible behind the man standing in the upper right of the image. This type of mining was highly dangerous as mines often caved in which injured the minors and often resulted in death. Thus, following this period, in the early 1900s, miners opted instead for hydrolic slucing which cut away the earth without the devastating consequences of a mine cave in. This particular group of miners appear to have been unable to afford a horse (then worth around 50 pounds) which were generally used at mines like this to help pull buckets attached to ropes up and down the mine. Instead, this group brought the buckets up and down by windlass. The windlass was a wooden structure mounted over the mining shaft and fitted with a hand-cranked winch which enabled the bucket attached to the rope to be brought up and down.Gold was first discovered in Beechworth in Spring and Reid's Creek in the summer of 1852-1853. At its popularity, this region had approximately 8000 people on the gold fields searching for gold on the banks of these creeks. These periods did not require the use of heavy machinery or the digging of deep mining shafts like the one depicted in this image. Therefore, this image has important connotations for the technologies associated with mining during the approximated 1870s when gold was harder to access. This is a later period in gold history which does not fit into the "gold rush" period. Instead, it occurred after the surface gold had disappeared and therefore, is essential for researchers who are investigating the mining techniques and structures used to reach the alluvial gold which was located deeper under ground in the 1870s. This period predates the use of big heavy machinery used to mine in the 1900s which include dredges. Images such as this one can also impart essential information as to the wardrobe and fashion of men during this period. It also imparts knowledge about the landscape of Beechworth which is useful for people researching the environment and impact of gold mining in the north-east region of Victoria. In addition, since this image is a postcard reproduction of an early Australian image which may date to approximately 1990 it can impart knowledge as to the interests of people during this time period when there may have been an increase into Australian history.A sepia tone facsimile of an early Australian photograph (circa 1872) printed as a postcard.Obverse: BEECHWORTH / Victoria, Australia / Reverse: GM 2 3275 / CORRESPONDENCE / AUSTRALIAN / YESTERYEAR / CARDS / ADDRESS / Published by George Symons (057) 65 3240 / THE MINEHEAD C. 1872 / The easily gleaned gold of the early fields did / not last very long. In order to reach less / accessible alluvial gold diggers began sinking shafts as much as twenty to thirty feet down / and the mines required timbering and winches / to bring the paydirt to the top. / This syndicate has been unable to afford the / luxury of a horse (about 50 pounds) and so everything / must go up and down by windlass and rawhide / bucket. / Photo: Mitchell Library, Sydney / A sepia tone facsimile of / an early Australian photographmining album, gold mine, beechworth, burke museum, mine shaft, postcard, australian yesteryear cards, george symons, the minehead, gold fields, alluvial gold, early australia, c.1872, 1872, gold diggers, north east victoria

Group of Males Stawell Cricket Club c1902 back row extreme right Jack Neil in suit. Seated on left Alex Neilstawell sport

Etching created in 1928 by Donald H Refshauge, Principal of Ballarat High School 1910-1923 and given to Miss Kathleen Vernon (CPLC 1929); passed to Mrs Delma Buchholz (CPLC 1951)Black and white etching of Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies' College buildings in Mair Street, BallaratSigned by artist on bottom right corner of etching: Donald H Refshauge

Donald & Sons Ltd is a manufacturer and importer of wool presses and other machinery. Located in Masterton, NZ, they transported wool presses around the world. This plaque would have been attached to one of their machines.Gold colored organisational plaque with embossed lettering on the front, containing the organisation description.Donald & Sons Ltd Patentees, manufacturers and machinery importers. Masterton N.Z.wool press, new zealand, donald & sons

This teacosy provides an example of handmade, domestic objects held within the collection and was constructed in 1930 by Miss Beatrice Symons of Creswick and Ararat. The lining is of newspaper enclosed in cotton, with each part handstitched including the joining of the hexagonal patches. The templates for the hexagonal-shaped patches were made of metal. Handstitched teacosy, featuring hexagon patchwork in multi-patterned cotton. Padded, pink lining with mauve flowered frill over the top of joining seam. Loop sewn to inside.handicraft, patchwork, sewing, teacosy, beatrice symons, creswick, ararat, 1930

The Queen Carnival was conducted by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Council under the patronage of the Loyal Orange Institution. Minnie Pouliot became the Queen of Victory in Sunshine, and later (2 October 1926) she was crowned Queen of Queens in the district coronation ceremony at Footscray, competing with Footscray, Yarraville, and Williamstown districts. Miss Pouliot was again crowned Queen of Queens at the final coronation (6 October 1926) which was held at the Temperance Hall in Melbourne. The other women in the photograph are: Misses E. Thompson and J. Milne (Maids of Honour), Misses Marie Pritchard and Joyce Dedrick (train-bearers), and the flower girl is Jean Percy. Minnie Pouliot was born in 1900 and lived at 169 Morris St, Sunshine from 1910 until her passing in 1983. She married John Caithness on 16 April 1939, and had one son Max Caithness. Minnie Pouliot was an active member of the Sunshine Choral Society, and she also served on the Sunshine Hospital Auxiliary. Miss Pouliot was employed as Secretary at H. V. McKay until 1939, and she was also generally involved in community activities. Details sourced from the Trove web site indicate that she was involved in the Sunshine Tennis Club (1925), the Sunshine Flower Show (1925), as the Treasurer of the Playground Committee (1927), and as Secretary and exercise participant of the Sunshine Presbyterian Girls' Club (1937). Minnie Pouliot was the singer at a wedding (1938), and in 1925 Pouliot and Caithness are recorded as being members of the Loyal Sunshine Lodge. The above details have been compiled from information on the Trove web site including the Sunshine Advocate of 9 October 1926, and also from information supplied by Mr Max Caithness.This item is of historical significance because it indicates that an event such as the Queen Carnival used to be held 90 years ago, and It also reminds us that in the past membership of a Lodge was a normal part of the life of many citizens.Photographic image held within a glass faced brown wooden frame.No. 230 SUNSHINE LODGES No. 90 / PRESENTED TO SISTER M. POULIOT By the Sunshine Queen Carnival Committee 30-9-26 J. W. Symons Hopkins St Footscraym.pouliot, minnie pouliot, queen carnival, sunshine queen carnival, queen of queens, 30 september 1926, caithness, sunshine lodges 230 and 90, e. thompson, j. milne, marie pritchard, joyce dedrick, jean percy, 169 morris st sunshine, loyal orange institution, j. w. symons

Black and white photo of Mr. George Ireland and son, Donald. Orchardist of Gillies Street, Mitcham.ireland, george, donald

Donald John BURNET No 2130 enlisted in the AIF in 4th reinforcements 60th Batt on 19.5.1916 age 18 years. Embark for England 1.8.1916, embark for France 11.11.1916. He is then returned to England with under age personnel for some reason on 27.12.1916 and proceeds to get himself in trouble. Finally embarks for France on 19.4.1917 and in trouble 2 days later but rejoins his unit on 25.4.1917, hospital 14.6.1917 with a Sprained right Ankle, rejoin unit 21.6.1917, hospital 7.8.1917 with Diptheria and then gets Tonsilitis, rejoin unit 20.9.1917 and is KIA 5 days later on 25.9.1917. Refer 1978.Framed photograph of WW1 soldier. Black & White full length Portrait of WW1 Soldier, possibly - Donald Burnet, White Hills, Bendigo. Frame - timber, light brown stain, decorative edge, with gold coloured inner edge. Mount - off white cardboard'photography-photographs, frame accessories; trades - carpentry, history, army, ww1

Robin Boyd met architect Neil Clerehan at the end of 1943 when they were both in the army. They worked together on Victorian Small Homes Service and were friends.Watercolour of a mining building in an outback landscape.On the reverse side "Neil Clerehan, 1945" on top left in blue pen, and "No 8" on bottom right in pencil.neil clerehan, robin boyd, ohm2022, ohm2022_29

Life Governor certificates awarded to Elizabeth Maxwell (1989) and Neil Maxwell (1992). Elizabeth's certificate has black and gold writing, with a golden AFB Guiding Light symbol, and is signed by Diana J Jones and John Cook. Neil's certificate has black writing, with a black and blue AFB logo, with horizontal lines and a black 'Pacman', and is signed by John Moule and John Cook.2 styles of Life Governor certificates, awarded in 1989 and 1992non-fictionAssociation for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Elizabeth Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor on the Twenty-Eighth day of August 1989 by Order of the Committee Diana J Jones - President John Cook - Secretary Association for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Neil Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor of the Association for the Blind on the Eighteenth day of September 1992 by Resolution of the Committee John Moule - President John Cook - Secretaryelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

Black and white print of Home of Donald Walker built by Frederick and Edward Chalmers in Mitcham Road. Laser Print (Undated)walker, donald, chalmers, frederick, edward

This item is part of a collection donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service but was only in the Australian Army from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 a total of 1 year and 183 days. Reason for Pte Swainston’s discharge: Having completed the prescribed period of service in the ARAS (NS). During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge.The pay book that belonged to Pte Neil Ernest Swainston 3801127. The pay book front cover is brown plastic with black information on the front. There is a blue tape down the left hand side and a green tape in the top right hand corner. The cover has come away from the book and the back cover is missing. Page 1 of shows that this pay book was issued on the 21-4-71.army paybook, soldier's pay book, pte neil ernest swainston, 3801127, australian national serviceman, recruit and corps training, rifleman

In 1905 Richard Squire was manager of the West Berry Consols at Allendale, and developed an improved system of mine ventilation, which was supported in "The Age."[4] He was successful in combating and remedying the gas and ventilation troubles of the Deep Mines of Creswick and Allendale Districts after all had failed.[5]Typed foolscap sized document that is anagreement Between Donald Alexander McNaughton and James Toger Whipp acccording to the Mines Act 1928 Part IImines act 1928, donald alexander mcnaughton, james roger whipp, agreement

Coloured photograph of Donald James Wilson, City engineer, 1968 - 1976, Chief Executive Officer (City Manager) 1988 - 1989, City of Nunawadingcity of nunawading, wilson, donald james

Compact audio cassette Sony AD90 IEC I/Type I Cassette labelled "Hindsight Donald Thomson" Converted to MP3 file; 75.7MB, 0:54:37aboriginal people, audio cassette, audio recording, australian broadcasting commission, donald thomson, hindsight, radio national

The Pentagon history was obtained by Neil Sheehan.This is the definitive edition of the Pentagon Papers as published by the New York Times.vietnam war (1961-1975), united states - foreign relations - vietnam, vietnam - politics and government - 1945-1975

Document in a Black Frame. 161 Recce Flt. Honours and Awards. Details achievements of Capt Barry Donald DSM in Vietnam Aug 68 to Dec 68 and June 69 to 3rd Dec 69 (KIA)framed document, 161 reconnaissance flight, dsm, killed in action, capt barry donald

William Bernard JONES (Bernie) was a volunteer guard at one of the camps and was given this tray by an Italian POW. It is not known which camp or who the POW was.8 sided wooden tray. Picture created by match sticks and wooden inlay design. Features Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. Front covered by glass held onto the tray by 8 sections of wood.w. b. jones, volunteer guard tatura camps, camp woodwork, mickey mouse, donald duck, wooden tray

Black and white copy of Home of Donald Walker, 494-8 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Now 19 units. Built by Fred & Edward Chalmers.|Original photo enhanced by Ted Arrowsmith - June 2005walker, donald, walker estate, australian tesselated tile co. pty. ltd., chalmers, frederick, edward, mitcham road, mitcham, no. 494 -498

Discussion of Newsline service provided by the AFB and how it is used by Neil Maxwell. Article includes an image of Neil holding a phone, whose base rests on a desk in a study, and turns towards camera.1 cut out article from a suburban newspapernon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, newsline, robyn fowler

East Ringwood 2000- Railway Avenue looking West (Dr's McCubbin,McDonald,Mc Neil,Ziccone,Worboys,Brownless) & Dentist O'Connor- B&W Photo from Album 6501