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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Maritime Novel, Joseph Conway, The Arrow Of Gold, 1919
This book was written by the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. Joseph Conrad, author, (1857-1927): - Joseph Conrad was Polish-born and became a British subject in 1886. He was a renowned marine fiction writer and also, for a short time, a mariner and Captain. As a boy of 13 years old, Joseph Conrad’s desire was to be a sailor. At 19, he joined the British merchant marine, working in several roles. He eventually qualified as a captain but only served in this role once, from 1888-89, when he commanded the barque Otago sailing from Sydney to Mauritius. In 1889 he also began writing his first novel, Almayer’s Folly. He retired from life as a mariner in 1894, aged 36. Conrad’s visits to Australia from 1878 to 1982, and his affection for Australia, were later commemorated by a plaque in Circular Quay, Sydney. Conrad continued as an author. It is said that many of the characters in his books were inspired by his maritime experiences and the people he had met. By the end of his life, he had completed many stories and essays, and 19 novels, plus one incomplete novel titled ‘Suspense’ that was finished and published posthumously. Shortly before he passed away, in 1924, Conrad was offered a Knighthood by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald for his work but declined. About the Pattison Collection: - The Pattison Collection is a group of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, (WMI) which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The book is significant for its connection with the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. It is also important for being part of the historic group of books called the Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, which was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly in Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.The Arrow Of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes Author: Joseph Conrad Publisher: T Fisher Unwin Date: 1919 Blue hardcover book with title and call numbers on spine, and handwritten pencil inscription on ply page. Also stockers on the front endpaper have inscriptions and a stamp. The book is part of the Pattison Collection. Spine label, typed text: "PAT 823.9 CON" Sticker on Pastedown front endpaper; "Warrnambool Public Library" covered by a sticker; "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Front loose endpaper is stamped; "Corangamite Regional Library Service"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, joseph conrad, captain joseph conrad, maritime author, marine author, nautical author, sailor, seafarer, georg stage, 1882 ship, danish ship, training ship, boys killed, alan villiers, ship joseph conrad, mystic seaport, museum ship, warrnambool mechanics institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, the arrow of gold -
Orbost & District Historical Society
accounts book, 24-27 May 1978
The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's. This book was used by the club just before it folded.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.An almost new blue covered book for accounts and receipts. It has a navy blue spine and white print on the cover - "TUDOR DUPLICATE BOOK No. 37". It contains a record of ammunition. Only two pages of 100 have been used.orbost-rifle-club -
Orbost & District Historical Society
account book, November 5 1976 - July 18 1977
The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.A bright orange receipt / account book with a blue spine. On the cover in dark blue is "Tudor Recordall COUNTER BOOK" at the top and at the bottom is " No. 51 50's Duplicate flexibound"on front cover - handwritten -" Amunition (sic) 1976"orbost-rifle-club -
Orbost & District Historical Society
accounts book, June 30 1956
The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.A grey covered bookj with a light brown fabric spine. The front has a white sticker label with "Orbost Rifle Club" handwritten in ink. It contains accounts and a trophy list.orbost-rifle-club accounts-book -
Orbost & District Historical Society
minute book, 10.2.1950 - 11.5.1961
The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's. The secretaries at the time of this book were D.Towers and ? Healey.arget shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.A light brown covered book with a brown fabric binding. There is a white sticker label on the front - "Single Cash" in black print. It contains minutes .orbost-rifle-club minute-book -
Orbost & District Historical Society
accounts book, 6.7.1968 - 13.10. 1973
The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.A green fabric covered book with "Collins Analysis Book 81 Series" in black print on front cover. Inside the pages are lined in green and blue. It contains accounts and a trophy list at the back. There is a page on a memo to clubs re Stamp Duties Act 1967. orbost-rifle-club acounts-book trophy-list -
Orbost & District Historical Society
correspondence books, 10.12.1955 - 20.9.1977
These books were used by the Orbost Rifle Club to record correspondence. The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.Four duplicate Correspondence books. All are brown with a brown cloth spine. 1359.1, 1359.2 and 1359.3 have marbled covers and 1359.4 has a dark brown soft cover with "TUDOR DUPLICATE BOOK" in paler print. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Warne Dollar & Cent Ready Reckoner, 1967
This book was used after the introduction of decimal currency in 1966. it was used by the Orbost Rifle Club. The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period. This item is an example of accounting practices during the transition to Decimal currency.A small cream coloured book with brown print on front cover - "Warne Dollar & Cent Ready Reckoner".inside cover - Ted Curtis 5 Lind Lane Orbostaccounting orbost-rifle-club ready-reckoner-warne decimal-currency -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cash book, 6. 7. 1977 - 3.8.1977
The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period.A small thick light blue cocered book with whit print on front - "Tudor Cash Receipt Book No. 61". Eleven pages have been used.Inside T of Tudor is written - "Rifle Club".orbost-rifle-club accounts-receipts -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, Training, Mine Anti-Personnel M18A1 (Claymore)
Small pocket size training handbook which includes instruction on topics related to Field Engineering and Mine Warfare, specifically, the Mine Anti-Personnel type M18A1 Claymore mine used in the field by Australian Military Forces. This handbook has a light blue coloured cover in card quality paper and contains 43 printed pages, the last seven pages are larger foldout pages. This book was published in 1966 by Australian Army Headquarters, Canberra. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LEAVE PASS, WW1, 14th Training Battalion, 4 Oct 1918
R. H. Baron used this leave pass to visit his uncle in Aldershot. Whilst in Aldershot and surrounds, he collected a number of postcards. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Rectangular booklet with light brown card covers. Covers and pages stapled together. inside 2 pages have lists of food rations available to the pass holders. printed instruction in black type on front and back covers. Front cover has printed pro-forma for holders details. Details handwritten in black and red ink.Handwritten on front cover in black ink: 14th Trg Battn, 3596, L/Cp Baron, R.H., 4.10.1918 to 8.10.1918, Aldershot leave, Hurdcott 4.10.1918. Handwritten on front cover in red ink: a signature. Handwritten on back page in black ink: This is our Ration form book that we have for our tucker when we are on leave, Bob:robert h. baron, cooper collection, ration book, leave pass, aldershot, herdcott, postcard, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, RECOGNITION GUIDE, 1 (Br) Corps Intelligence Training Directive, 1988
... Intelligence Training Directive". Small rectangular book with black ...Used by Warrant Officer Class One, Greg Westhead, while he served in Bosnia. Refer to Cat No. 1496.7 and 910.2.Small rectangular book with black font and black printed images on the front cover. Right side of the front cover is a vertical orange band with black font on it. Images on the cover include a tank, a helicopter and a military vehicle (front) and the logo of the British Intelligence Corps (back). Roughly about 68 pages long detailing the warfare used by the Soviets.Front cover in bold writing " RECOGNITION GUIDE", on orange band " THREAT" . Front cover in smaller font " 1(Br) Corps Intelligence Training Directive".book, soldier's guide -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HAND BOOK, Angus & Robertson Ltd, The Fighting Soldier, 1941
Written by Major W.A.S. Dunlop (late Australian Staff Corps) this book is noted as "Adopted by British War Office for distribution to the Fighting Forces". This is a pocket handbook. It has a thin cardboard cover, orange in colour. Black printing. In the centre is a silhouette of a charging soldier with bayonet. It has 202 pages of text.ww2, infantry training -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - HOME GUARD TRAINING MANUALS, Hodder and Stoughton, 1940-1942
1. 2. 3. This is an English book designed for WW2. 4. This is an Australian book designed for WW2. 5. This is a British Commonwealth Book. GB, NZ, Aust.1. Home Guard Handbook - red buckram cover. Blue and black printing, it has 126 pages of text and weapon drawings. Author John Brophy. 2. Home Guard Fieldcraft Manual. Green buckram cover, black print, small book and map of Australia on front. 171 pages of text and drawings and photos. Author Major John Langdon-Davies. 3. Advance Training for the Home Guard. Author John Brophy. This book has a blue buckram cover. Printing is in black ink. It has 142 pages of text and drawings. 4. The essentials of training for the home guard, Weapons and minor Infantry tactics. Author Capt. A.S. Keighley ex AIF . 36 pages and drawings. 5. The Home Guard in the Field. Light blue cardboard cover. 52 pages of text and drawings.1. Marked on the top is “1/9” 2. First page has “3/3” written in pencil. 3. Front cover has a tattered label from “McGills Agency, Elizabeth St, Vic” 4. Marked on front in pencil “5/8” Also has a round sticky label from “Albury Book Bazaar” 5. Rubber stamp on front cover from McGills Agency.ww2, home guard, manuals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUAL, TANK & ARMOURED CAR TRAINING, British Army and HM Stationary Office, 1927
Items in the collection re Col J. Swatton, refer to Cat No6719.2P for his service details.This is a pocket size book. The cover is buckram, dark maroon. It used to have black printing but this has faded. It has over 139 pages of text and maps on how to conduct battle with tanks and armoured cars.passchendaele barracks trust, 1927 manual, book, tank warfare -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUALS, MAP READING, British War Office, 1929 - 1943
Items in the collection re Col J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details. 1. This is an Army Training Manual. on the front is the British Coat of Arms. The book's title dated 1929. Khaki cardboard cover. Printed in black ink. It has 93 pages of text, maps and drawings. 2. Small boklet, Khaki cover, Prtinted in black ink dated 1943. British War Office.1. On front cover is "Illegible" and W. Swatton. Inside front cover is handmade amendment chart. Daily entry is dated April 1938. On rear cover is a sticky label with the words "On loan from the Estate of Colonel J, W. Swatton" Ref No JWS M18. 2. On front cover is written name "Swatton". On rear cover is a sticky label with words..."On loan from the Estate of Colonel J. W. Swatton." Ref NoJWS M19.map reading, j. w. swatton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - MILITARY INSTRUCTIONS, War Office, 1. 1953. 2. 1916. 3, 1936
Items in the collection re Lt.Col. C.J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.1. Booklet - Dark Beige, light cardboard cover, black print. 2. Booklet - Dark beige, light cardboard cover, black print, 40 pages. 3. Pocket compendium - 5 cardboard cards, black print.1. Guide to the Art of Coaching on the Range - 1953. 2. Musketry small book for Australian Imperial Force 1916. 3. Pocket Compendium of Infantry Tactics 1936 by Major General H Gordon Bennett.passchendaele barracks trust, military training booklets, lt.col. c. j. swatton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, MILITARY INSTRUCTION, Australian Army, 1940-1945
Items in the collection re "Lt. Col. J. Swatton", refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.1. Book, soft cardboard cover, dark beige, black print, 80 pages. 2. Book - soft cardboard cover, beige, red print on cover, 80 pages. 3. Book - soft cardboard cover, beige, black print, 38 pages. 4. Book - soft cardboard, dark beige, black print 84 pages. 5. Book - soft, cardboard, beige, black print, 58 pages.1. Dismounted Drill (all arms). 2. Small Arms Training - Grenades. 3. Projector, Infantry, Tank Attack (Australia) 4. Small Arms Training, Small Arms Tactics, 5. Training in Fieldcraft and Elementary tactics.passchendaele barracks trust, military instructions, lt.col swatton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUAL & NOTEBOOK, The Thompson Sub Machine Gun
Manuals supplied for maintenance and Training Purposes in relation to use and upkeep of Thompson machine Gun in the theatre of war. Notebook summarises some key points of this.1. Training Manual for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun. Yellow cover with picture of gun. 32 internal pages on white paper and black writing. Includes B & W pictures of guns and parts. 2. Note book has green cover and supplied by Military Forces. Inside pages lined and white. Writing of notes on one side only and manually numbered up to Pg. 14 with technical notes.1. Sticker on front says "Technical Book and Magazine Co". In pencil at top name "R.D. Vincent". 2. Note book name at top "D.V. Sutcliffe, SGT" and writing "Thompson Sub Machine" - Is notebook of "Australian Military Forces" training manual, thompson machine gun -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From Information book; "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil painting with pencil on wood. Depicts a cove with sea, sand and hills. Ruined buildings and structures visible on the beach. Horse eating grass in the foreground. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink; " GEORGE W LAMBERT (1873-1930) Anzac Cove, 1919" “GEORGE W LAMBERT, unable to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force in London, joined Voluntary Training Corps". Appointed an official Australia War Artist, Australian Imperial Force 1917. framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENT, MILITARY TRADITIONS, Government Works - Military Traditions. "WO Wing/School of Infantry/ Reproduced by/ Trg Wg/ 4 Trg GP", "MILITARY TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS AND HOW THEY BEGAN"
This military Training document produced as a "precis"- to provide a background for instruction." BY - WO Wing, "School of Infantry - Reproduced by OR Trg Wg. 4 Trg Gp."Document - paper, off white, facsimile with paper cover front and book. 79 pages, cut plain paper. Pages fastened in book form with a 2 piece metal fastener.documents, traditions, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Financial record - RECEIPT BOOKS BENDIGO RSL 1927, C.1926
Receipt books Bendigo R.S.S.I.L.A. This list is by receipt numbers per book not dates. On front means hand written. 1. Receipt No's 50 - 100, on front, "7.7.27 to 3.9.27" 2. " " 451 - 500, on front, "4 January 1927 --------? " 3. " " 551 - 600, receipt No's start "26.1.27" 4. " " 601 - 650, receipt No's start, "16.2.27" 5. " " 651 - 699, on front, "651 - 700, 1.4.27 to 15.5.27". 6. " " 700 - 750, on front, "19.5.27 - 6.7.27" 7. " " 751 - 800, receipt No's start, "1.8.27" 8. " " 851 - 900, on front, " --10.27 - 16.12.27" 9. " " 900 - 950, on front, "901 - 950 - --12.27" With no 9 receipt No's 939 onwards are missing, the last date for 1927 is 31.12.27 then start 3.1.28 - 7.1.28, these are for "Subs" membership for 1928. There are two Printers, light blue binding is "Boltons print" and dark blue binding is "F.H. Parkman Printer, Arcade, Bendigo". A large amount of the receipts are for RSL Membership being 10/- (Schillings). There are many receipts to businesses and other groups, to name a few, Hall hire Various amounts, Billiards, Tomato growers, book, Bendigo Trotting Club, South Bendigo Club, Teachers Training College. The figures range from one pound one schilling - six pounds. The phone No for the Bendigo Sub Branch then was a simple "95" Nine Receipt books, seven have front and rear card covers, two have no front cover, six have readable hand written text on the front, 3 have none, all pages are pink colour, there is a small amount of pages missing over the nine, one has quite a few missing, two have a light blue binding the rest are dark blue.brsl, smirsl, receipt, 1927 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, 3) Australian Military Forces
Pay book issued to Edmond Paget Seymour VX 102658, Serving in Australian Army during WW2. Tracking pay details, next of kin, medical and training.Pay book for Australian Soldier No. 264394. Cover brown. Coat of Arms and Australian Military Forces. 26 pages inside. Rear cover has 2 photos of soldier stapled in. Records inside cover from 15/5/41 to 25/6/43. All pages stamped with "Discharge" in purple. Two small holes punched through bottom of the book 3cm apart.Pages stamped in purple "Discharge". Front cover VX102658, "Edmond Paget Seymour".passchendaele barracks trust, soldiers pay book, e. p. seymour -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - MILITARY JOURNAL
... various aspects of Military Activities. Used as a training source ...Journal issued by Commonwealth General Staff covering various aspects of Military Activities. Used as a training source by Military Servicemen.Brown A.4 size book with 201 pages issued May 1911 whose contents cover various aspects of Military Battlefield Donations. Cover has Commonwealth Emblem, Title, Volume No. and map covering Asian, African and Australian Zones. Military Journal in Red, large metal staples.Headed "The Commonwealth Military Journal Vol 1, May 1911. "Edited by General Staff (Training Branch), Commonwealth Military Forces Melbourne".passchendaele barracks trust, book, military training, ww1 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Basil Watson, March 2015
This book gives details on the life and work of Basil Watson (1893-1917), a pioneer aviator in Australia. From 1914 to 1916 he worked in England for the Sopwith Aviation Company, receiving training in the workshops and becoming a test pilot. Back in Australia Watson commenced building his own plane in the billiard room at his parents’ home in Brighton, Victoria. He flew this plane to Bendigo, Warrnambool, Hamilton, Camperdown, Casterton and Mount Gambier and carried the first official airmail to these places. He also gave exhibitions of aerial flying stunts at these towns. He died when he crashed into the sea near Point Cook in March 1917.This book is of some importance to Warrnambool as it tells the story of Basil Watson who was the first person to fly to Warrnambool in January 1917. On this occasion he performed aerial stunts in front of a large crowd at the Warrnambool Racecourse and brought three letters to the Mayor of Warrnambool, thus being the bearer of the first aerial post to this city. The book includes several photographs and posters of Watson’s time in Warrnambool. The Warrnambool and District Historical Society has several mementos of Watson’s flight, including one of his original letters and the seat This is a paper back book with a plastic-laminated cover. There are 61 pages with diagrams, photographs, illustrations, advertisements, posters and newspaper cuttings. The cover is mainly grey and white in colour with printed material in a red insert and two photographs superimposed over the background.Front cover: Basil Watson – Pioneer Aviator- Carole Winter Back cover: Printed material (summary of book’s contents) PenFolk Publishing, Blackburn, March 2015 ISBN 978 1 875894 95 6 basil watson, warrnambool and aviation pioneer -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Practical Scout training, Early 20th century
... is handwritten in pencil. Practical Scout training Book ...This book belonged to Evan Jones, a plasterer and stone mason from Warrnambool (born 1865). He and the Rev. Norman Crawford, the Curate at Christ Church, Warrnambool, began the first Boy Scout group in Warrnambool, the 1st Warrnambool Troop. When Baden Powell, the founder of the Boy Scout movement, visited Melbourne he presented Evan Jones with his scouting medal. The Boy Scout movement has been active in Warrnambool for over 100 years and currently there are two troops operating in the city - Warrnambool Tooram Scouts and Warrnambool Norfolk Scouts Evan Jones was also a Sergeant in the Warrnambool Garrison Artillery (a Volunteer Corps) and this partly explains his ownership of this book and his interest in military scouting. This book is of minor interest as an example of the type of book available early in the 20th century on military scouting. It is also of interest as a book belonging to Evan Jones, the co-founder of the Boy Scout movement in Warrnambool. This is a small book with a buff-coloured cardboard cover. It has red lettering on the front cover which is partly torn away at the right bottom edge. Many of the pages are also stained and torn away at the edges. The text includes sections on military patrolling in general and a section describing military patrols in the Boer War. There are several lift-out pages of sketches of patrols. The inscription is handwritten in pencil. S.M. Evan Jones, 1st W’bool Troop.’ warrnambool scout troops, evan jones -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Horse and Dog, C 1880
This book belonged to Joseph Conn who was a blacksmith at Conn's Corner in Dennington. The author of the book was H Sample, an American professor who was a horse trainer.. In 1884 he was in Warrnambool giving a demonstration of his system of horse training. It is conjectured that Joseph Conn attended the demonstration and bought the book.This book is of some some interest because of its association with a local blacksmith, Joseph Conn and an American horse trainer, Professor Sample..This is a hard covered book with gold printing on the front cover and spine and an image in gold of a horse and a dog in a horse shoe.There are 284 pages. It contains printed material and illustrations. Some pages are torn and the binding is loose. There are three hand written signatures inside a front cover. Joseph Conn ( Three times)horse training, blacksmith, warrnambool, joseph conn -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Air Raid Precautions, WWII, Manual of General Training Sept. 1939
... of General Training Sept. 1939 Book - Air Raid Precautions, WWII ...With the onset of WWII, the Victorian State Emergency Council of Defence printed this book for the volunteers who kept watch for enemy aeroplanes flying in the skies during the day and night. For success, training was necessary.During WWII the SECV township of Bogong had an Air Observer's Hut used to monitor the skies overhead for enemy planes. Men and women working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme volunteered to be rostered on duty. See also KVHS 0937 (photo) and KVHS 0938 (certificate)Small book grey with black print and a red binding with 64 pages. issued by the Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence.Pages 26, 48 & 49 have pencil marks / notes.air raid, wwii, secv, kiewa hydro electric scheme, bogong, victorian state emergency council -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Ledger St John's Ambulance Brigade, C 1970
This book contains the minutes from the St John's Ambulance Brigade in Warrnambool. The St John's ambulance is a mainly volunteer organisation and world wide charity which assists in areas of first aid,first aid training, health services and disaster relief. There are many small groups around the state of Victoria and are regularly seen at community events providing first aid care when needed.This ledger provides information about the running of the local group , the events and business to which they attended. There are many local sports clubs and events mentioned.This minutes book has social and historical significance as it contains names of many local people involved in the organisation during the 1970's and also the issues they faced and work in which they were involved during that period.Green and cream card cover with red cloth binding and red and white label on front cover.Foolscap size lined pages. contains handwritten minutes.The Reding account book minute on label on front cover. dates range from December 1971 to February 1981.warrnambool,, st john's ambulance warrnambool, st john's ambulance minutes book warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - War Experiences Book, E. M. Robertson, WAAAF at War, 1974
This book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service womanThis is a book of 112 pages. The cover is white with black printing and there is a black and white photograph on the front cover. The pages contain printed text and black and white photographs.non-fictionThis book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service woman world war two in australia, australia women serving in world war two