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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of an American advisor to the Vietnamese Army with an Australian Navy radio operator on board a 135th Assault Helicopter 'Command Ship' controlling the insertion of South Vietnamese Rangers into a known NVA/VietCong area in the Mekong Delta.photograph, vietnamese army, 135th assault helicopter company, nva/vc, mekong delta, australian navy radio operator, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Registration of Birth form, /, 1870s
A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Registration of Birth form for: Child's name: William Henry (or Hein or Heinz) Zimmerman Date of Birth: section missing Place of birth: section missing Father: Henry (or Hein or Heinz) Zimmerman Mother: Maria Zimmerman (nee Ranger) -
Darebin Parklands Association
Opening of Ranger's Hut 1980, Rockbeare Park Conservation Group, 1980
Colour photograph.Annotated on back [Opening of 1st Ranger's Hut 1980. Rockbeare Park with city in background.] Opened by Rupert Hamer , Premier Victoria. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, ARVN
An ARVN Ranger dress uniform in camoflage colours of black, green, brown & beige. Uniform consists of a jacket (with long sleeves but rolled up), & trousers. This uniform belonged to Major Tu. The uniform has an insignia in gold & silver of Major Tu.uniform, arvn, south vietnam army, major tu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of the 135th Assault Helicopter Company landing rangers from the Army Of The Republic Of Vietnam into paddy fields in the Mekong Delta. The 135th was unique, being half Australian Navy pilots and half United States Army Pilots.photograph, mekong delta, 135th assault helicopter company, army of the republic of north vietnam (arvn), australian navy pilots, united states army pilots, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Tiffany's Natural Order, 2005
Article on ex-park ranger and agricultural journalist Carrie Tiffany.Article on ex-park ranger and agricultural journalist Carrie Tiffany. Her first novel 'Everyman's rules for scientific living' is set on the Better Farming Train in 1930s Victoria. Photo of Tiffany outside the barn at Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex.Article on ex-park ranger and agricultural journalist Carrie Tiffany.better farming train, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, tiffany, carrie -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Search And Destroy Mission
A black and white photograph of IV Corps Mekomg Delta South Vietnam,1969. Helicopters of the 135th Assalt Helicopter Company land Vietnamese rangers in rice paddies, in the Delta, to commence a series of search and destroy missions against NVA/VietCong in the area.photograph, iv corps, mekong delta, 135th aslt helicopter co. emus, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - CATAPULT, U.S, Saunders Falcon, c,WWII
Catapult (Saunders Falcon) brand. Used by U S Rangers in WWII. Item held by J McAndrew 2571269 Royal Engineers 1939 - 45 .1) Catapult, black steel, silver aluminium, bakelite handle, rubber band. .2) 12 metal pallets in plastic lid.arms, metalcraft - aluminium -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Blue note dated June 4th 1873 from James Gardner to Chief Ranger, Court King of the Forest. He has written the letter to say he has a bad cold and he could't see that his attendance would be of any consequence.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of thew forest, james gardner -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kinglake National Park, Committee of Management
Left to Right: Prof. Laver, Prof. Greenwood, S. Harris (Hon. Ranger), Mr. Hewitt. Source: Dr. Edith J. Hewitt and Mrs. McMinn, KinglakeThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, committee of management, hewitt, kinglake national park, prof. greenwood, prof. laver, ranger, shelley harris -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Jack Hann, Ringwood's first ranger (undated)
Written on backing sheet, "Jack Hann, Ringwood's first ranger. Very active in local affairs". Printed at bottom of photograph, "Copied by - Borlington/Melb." -
Darebin Parklands Association
Ranger's Hut c1981, Darebin Parklands Association, 1980 - 1983
Colour photographAnnotated on back [ Ranger's Hut with Gill. Circa 1980-2] Found in folder titled:[Darebin Parklands 1982 Australia 4/10/82]. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Mixed media - Presentation Board, Ancient Order of Foresters Lodge, C HANDS, 22 Dec 1927
Found in Hands family home, 402 Williamstown Rd Port MelbourneLarge brown ply board with a photo of C Hands at bottom. 12 medallion photos of Lodge (Ancient Order of Foresters) members around the board. Coloured certificate in centre presented to C HANDS when he was enrolled as Past Chief Ranger of Court No 5504A.O.F. Court of Forest of Dean No 5504 in Victoria. Presented to Bro C H Hands, P.C. for services rendered 22.12.27societies clubs unions and other organisations, c h hands, ancient order of foresters, masonic, forest of dean, a carpenter, a g harris, t allan, c tucker, a copley, a tucker snr, a eddy, m daley, a j tucker jnr, w thomas, f c reiger -
Creswick Museum
Officer's Uniform Creswick Volunteer, Circa 1880
Uniform used by Major Philip Ketch, Commanding Officer Creswick Volunteers (1883). Was on display for many years at Ballarat Ranger Barracks but at the families request returned to Creswick MuseumOnly known uniform on display of the Creswick (Ballarat) Volunteers.Creswick Volunteers Officer's Dress Tunic. Main body in black wool fabric with rounded red stand up collar and braid. Sleeves end with red wool pointed cuffs with braid. Braiding on main body of uniform. Froged with 5 rows of braid ending with netted button. On sleeve badge with crossed rifles year 1883 and above years 1880, 1881, & 1882. Leather belt across shoulder with whistle attached.volunteer uniform, creswick, philip ketch -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
William Bennett (Corporal) served in the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Rangers 2nd Battalion Ballarat, Clunes detachment, he won marksmanship awards in 1867, 1968, 1869, 1871. .1 Black and white photograph of William Bennett in army uniform, sabre in left hand, walking stick in right. .2 Black and white photograph of R K Paul, seated.1 On reverse; J R Tanner Clunes, William Bennett .2 R K Paul March 12th 1865 , to his sincere friend W Bennettwilliam bennett, r k paull, j r tanner photographer -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges British
00502.1 Royal Irish Rangers hat badge Kings Crown 00502.2 Royal Army Medical Corp Kings Crown 00502.3 Infantry Strung Bugle Kings Crown 00502.4 Military Police George V1 Crown 00502.5 Lapel badge Royal Irish Regt -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of four people walking, 1988
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of four people (Cr Greg Price, Grant Membry, Lady & Sir Ninian Stephen) walking along a dirt driveway in front of a group of other people.CR GREG PRICE, RANGER GRANT MEMBRY,/LADY + SIR NINIAN STEPHEN 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - BENDIGO OPERATIC SOCIETY ''RIO RITA''
Bendigo Operatic Society ''Rio Rita'' Capital theatre Bendigo Commencing 8th July 1964 for four Nights. Producer: Reginald Newson - Musical Director: Max O'Loghlen - Society Pianist: Mrs. Gwen Grose - Asst. Producer & Ballet Mistress: Miss M Welch. Cast in nOrder of Appearance: Peter Ivarsen as Corporal McGinn of the Texas Rangers - Reg. Boromeo as Ranger Wilkins - Jack Werry as Posadero (Landlord of the Mesa Francesca) - Pat Lyon as Carmen (Cabaret Girl) - Wendy Bertam as Lolita (Cabaret Girl) - Fred Trewarne as Ed Lovett (An American Lawyer) - Victor White as Davalos (A local Bad Man) - Graham Filcock as Roberto Ferguson (Brother of Rio Rita) - Peter Houston as General Romero Esteban (Governor of the District) - Pat. McCracken as Rio Rita (A Cabaret Singer) - Annette Beckwith as Dolly(An American Cabaret Girl) - Ferd Lorenz as Chick Bean (An American) - Brian Thomas as Jim Stewart (Captain of the Texas Rangers) - George Steele as Captain Gonzales (Aide to General Esteban) - Joan Crane as Katie Bean (Chick's First Wife).program, theatre, bendigo operatic society -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Hostess Apron, 1970
Handmade hostess apron, made as an engagement gift by Joan Chambers, the donor's Ranger Guide leader, on the occasion of the donor's engagement in 1970, aged 22. The donor described the item as a 'hostess apron' as it was decorative and not for real kitchen duties.Blue hostess apron. Hand-made. Scalloped edges, with appliquéd and embroidered female dancers. aprons, hostess aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion 1970s -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Merle Bush Trefoil Guild: "Memories of Guiding"
Girl Peace Scouts were formed in Tasmania in 1909 -10. The first meeting of the Girl Guides Association of Australia was held in Melbourne in 1926 by which time all states in Australia had Brownie packs, and Guide and Ranger Companies.Mid blue soft cover book. A Collection of stories celebrating the Centenary of Guiding in Australia 1910 - 2010. Edited by Jill Johnstone and Margaret Taylor. 1st Edition 2009. Printed by Minuteman Press Springvale Victoria. Includes black and white photos.116 pp.girl guides, guiding, history of guiding -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Whittlesea Leader, Elms support growing, 17 Oct 2001
Friends of the Elms community group to hold a meeting to give Whittlesea residents with elm trees tips on how to look after them and encouragement to register their trees on the Elm Tree Register. Hawkstowe Park ranger Ross Mugavin pictured.Newsprint 1 p. text with black and white photograph.friends of the elms, elm tree, ross mugavin, hawkstowe park, elm tree register -
Darebin Parklands Association
Rangers Hut preparation 1980, Tom Leigh Photographics, 1980
Colour photographAnnotated on back [Preparing the ground for the Ranger's hut building] Labelled on front [Tom Leigh Photographics Clarke Street Northcote 3070 (03)4821629 FAX (03)4824371 -
Darebin Parklands Association
View from Ranger's Hut c1982, Darebin Parklands Association, 1980 - 1983
Colour photograph.Annotated on back [Looking across to railway bridge from Ranger's Hut circa 1982] Found in folder titled:[Darebin Parklands 1982 Australia 4/10/82] -
Darebin Parklands Association
Opening of Rangers Hut 1980, Rockbeare Park Conservation Group et al, 1980
Colour photograph.Annotated on back [Opening of 1st Ranger's Hut 1980 showing roof of hut below. Rockbeare Park. photograph L. Course] Opened by Rupert Hamer, Premier Victoria. -
Darebin Parklands Association
Railway bridge c1982, Darebin Parklands Association, 1980 - 1983
Colour photograph.Annotated on back [Looking across to railway bridge from 1st Ranger's Hut circa 1982] Found in folder titled:[Darebin Parklands 1982 Australia 4/10/82]. -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Gellibrand Hill
The students from Bulla Primary School were enjoying a tree-planting excursion at Gellibrand Hill and while they were taken for a ride around the park by the park ranger, the entire group were caught in a sudden shower of rain and had to take shelter under a large tarpaulin.A non-digital coloured photograph of children huddled under a large waterproof sheet to shelter from a sudden shower of rain with the truck which they were all on is parked a short distance from them.gellibrand hill, school excursions, bulla primary school -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, 31st March 1996
The students from Bulla Primary School were taken on a nature excursion to a nearby nature park as part of their scientific and environmental studies. They were studying the number and types of insects that could be found in the plants and water in the area. The park ranger then asked them to identify any insects on the chart that they found. Nature and environmental studies give the students of the importance of caring for the environment and are included in their science work.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children sitting on the ground in front of a teacher who is holding up a chart featuring common insects. One child has her hand up while others are looking down onto the grass.bulla, bulla primary school, nature studies, school excursion -
Darebin Parklands Association
Alphington c1982, Darebin Parklands Association, 1980 - 1983
Colour photograph.Annotated on back [View of Alphington side of park circa 1981-2 ? Taken from top of Rangers Hut.] Found in folder titled:[Darebin Parklands 1982 Australia 4/10/82]. -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Ray Jude, Beech Forest: Coaling up, 1962, 31 March 1962
With the fireman coaling up at Beech Forest "The Otway Ranger", arranged by the Puffing Billy Preservation Society, on 31 March 1962, gets ready to continue its trek pulling eight NBH excursion carriages and an NC guard's van. The buffer beams on the G42 engine have been recently painted red. B/W. G42 locomotive being coaled up and watered at Beech Forest coal stage by the fireman.beech forest: railways; otway ranger; -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Gellibrand Hill
The students from Bulla Primary School were taken on an excursion to Gellibrand Hill, a native parkland near Bulla. They did tree-planting and were taken for a ride around the park in the conservation and environment truck. After the ride a park ranger spoke to the group about the park and its importance in the local area.The excursion was included as part of the students science and environmental studies.A non-digital photograph of a group of children gathered around a red truck controlled by the Conservation and Environment personnel while a man explains to the children the importance of the vehicle. They are in a semi-bushland area. gellibrand hill, tree planting, bulla primary school, school excursions