All the names in this book are familiar and most of them slip into general conservation without a thought being given to the fact that they belong to real people. The real McCoy who gave his name to this expression was Norman Selby, a boxer born in Rush County, Indiana, in the United States, who changed his name on boxing to Charles 'Kid' McCoy to have a 'better' Irish name.The real McCoy. People behind the names you thought were fiction. Eileen Hellicar. 1st ed. Reader's Digest Services Pty Limited; Surrey Hills (NSW); 1984. 52 p.; illus. Soft cover. ISBN 0 949819 55 7 mccoy; norman selby; eileen hellicar;

An Octant is a doubly reflecting navigation instrument used primarily by sailors to measure the angular distance between two visible objects and was a forerunner of the sextant. The name comes from the Latin octo, or "one-eighth of a circle," for the Octan'ts arc which spans 45°, or one-eighth of a circle. The primary use of an Octant is to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for celestial navigation. The estimation of this angle, is known as sighting or shooting the object, or taking a sight. The angle, and the time when it was measured, can be used to calculate a position line on a nautical chart (latitude), for example, sighting the Sun at noon or Polaris at night (in the Northern Hemisphere) gives an angle by which the latitude can then be estimated. Sighting the height of a landmark on land can also give a measure of distance. This fine octant once belonged to Captain Farquhar Chisholm and was donated by his granddaughter, Margaret Ruth Greer (nee Chisholm, born 1914). The label inside the Octant's box reads “Thomas L. Ainsley, Instrument Maker … etc”. Farquhar Chisholm was born in 1832 in Inverness, Scotland. He regularly sailed on perilous voyages between Quebec, Canada and the Baltic ports of Europe. In 1854 he migrated to Australia during the Gold Rush, to a place called Fiery Creek (near Beaufort Victoria) where he was fairly successful in his quest for gold. In the years of the Great Gold Rush, it was said that there were over 40,000 diggers in the goldfields of the Beaufort area! In 1857 having made sufficient money, he hired another crew and returned to Clachnacuddin, Inverness shire, Scotland and in that same year, he studied and obtained his Master Mariner Certificate (which would have included the use of an octant for navigation). He was appointed to Mr George (or James) Walker, as commander of his sailing ship, the 3-masted ELIZABETH, built 1859 and known as “The Walker barque”. In 1870 he married, then in 1887 returned to Australia with his wife and children (Kenneth Chisholm (1871), Mary Bremner Chisholm (1873), Margaret Hood Chisholm (1874), Farquhar Chisholm (1878)). They arrived in Port Melbourne, Victoria and sadly, only six weeks after landing, his wife Caroline passed away (in Geelong,1888). In 1900 Capt. Chisholm lived in Camperdown (Victoria) and not long after this his daughter Margaret died of consumption. In his later years, he went to live in the manse of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Wangaratta, with his son, Rev. Farquhar Chisholm. He died there on Sat, 23rd March 1912, 80 years old. He was known as “… quiet, unobtrusive and competent, respected by all with whom he came in contact”. Some other members of Captain Chisholm’s family are; his older son Kenneth Chisholm, who was a contractor in Camperdown; a nephew Donald Macintosh (of 23 Douglas Row, Inverness); a grandson Brian Jones (son of Caroline Belle-Jones nee Chisholm, who lived in Camperdown in the earlier part of her life).The octant, the forerunner of the sextant, was a significant step in providing accuracy of a sailors latitude position at sea & his vessels distance from land when taking sightings of land-based landmarks.Octant, once belonging to Captain Farquhar Chisholm. Wedge shape (the size of an eighth of a circle), made of wood, glass and metal. Used in the 1880s. Maker’s name across centre “L. SIMON - - - SHIELDS”. Three (3) light filtering, coloured glass shades. Two (2) eyepieces. Scale attached for measuring angles. Label inside the fitted, wedge-shaped case "Thomas L. Ainsley, Optician"Label inside case "Thomas L. Ainsley, Optician" Maker’s name across centre “L. SIMON - - - SHIELDS”.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, maritime navigation, navigation instrument, migration, captain chisholm, farquhar chisholm, sailing ship, the elizabeths, thomas l. ainsley, l. simons, shields england, octant, john hadley, chisholm

Diamond-shaped, cream-coloured card with gold lettering. Member's ticket for Old Lintonians' Association reunion held Saturday March 30th, 1968. Ticket has "Mr Roy Brown" handwritten in ink on name line.Text: " OLD LINTONIANS' / ASSOCIATION / 54th Re-union / Saturday, 30th March, 1968 / MEMBER'S TICKET / NAME Mr. Roy Brown.old lintonians association, reunions

"First described by professor R. R. Macintosh in the Lancet of February 13th, 1943, this design is now the acknowledged leader throughout the world." (PENLON, 1969) Reference: PENLON. 1969. Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. January 1969. Macintosh semi curved blade designed in a baby size, with an unfitted light bulb attached. Minor scratches and some slight hit marks over the piece surface caused by its previous use. It has the manufacturer name and the place where it was made along with the owner’s name engraved at the back of the blade. Engraved at the back of the blade near light bulb the owner details: R.C.H. / O.P.T. Stamped at the back blade base into metal the manufacturer's name and place: Longworth / MADE IN ENGLAND Stamped on light bulb base serrated surface, HEINE XHL / #059 2,5v paediatric blades, royal children's hospital, macintosh, light bulb, longworth, blade, laryngoscope

The seal was used in the Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co Ltd office for stamping legal documents. It is not known when it became obsolete and housed in a glass case for safekeeping.The Seal is historically significant as it relates to the formation of the WCBF in 1888 and used for legal documents. Until 2013 the Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory was the only remaining independently owned butter factory in Victoria. The company was taken over by Canadian company Saputo in 2013. It is artistically significant as the surface of the arm of this functional cast iron Seal features a gold design. The seal is made of black painted cast iron. The flat base has a gold-painted border. The curved iron arm to which a wooden handle is attached has a swirling scroll pattern on the side. The seal component consists of a round base and a round iron stamp attached to the handle mechanism. The seal is housed in a glass case with a small name plate at the front.Name plate: Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co Ltd 'Original Company Seal'allansford, warrnambool cheese & butter factory company ltd, company seals, office equipment

Children names - Danny McAuliffe, Katie Stribley, Charles Wyatt, Colin Purdy, Jeffrey Winnett, Ricky Walton, Rodney Walton, Kelly Davis.Small size photographers proofs originally stuck to large poster cut down for storage purposes of eight named children from primary school Johnsonville Victoria.schools, students

Names of airmen are: “CHAMPKIN D G, CARROLL M W, LYNCH T J, JARMAN E G D, HARRIS H R, JACKSON J G NEAL R L”Black / white drawing of a Lancaster air crew. Each is wearing his flying gear, each has a last name drawn on front of helmet. An Avro Lancaster Bomber is at the top part of drawing. Winged badges bearing pilot's full names are at bottom part of drawing. Frame is simple wood design, painted white with a small amount of gold trim.illustrations-pen&ink, military history - air force, airforce, lancaster

A list of 35 names, including Malcolm Fraser, Kenneth Myer, and George and Raymond Tsindos, who sent telegrams and notes about Robin's Commander of British Empire honour.Original and carbon copy. Envelope with handwritten instructions to Sonia from Robyn Boyd to destroy original congratulatory letter after creating list with names of authors.

Photograph with surrounding mount, of the Collingwood Technical School Soccer Team 1925. Students and teacher are named. At bottom of mount 'Soccer Team / Premiers 1925'. On the football in the photograph 'CTS / PREMIERS 1925'. At the top and bottom of mount the students and staff are named. From Top left to right: J.Harvey, H.Purvis, Mr. T.Bailey, F.Mithen, G.Hall, H.Hardy, / L Monish, W.Mumm, J.Pennant, I.Mason, R.Tippet, / J.O'Grady, L.Young, T.McLeod, N.Russell, J.Shaw. collingwood technical school, soccer team 1925, students, student records, nmit,

Part of the ' Kevin John Herdman', No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.Jungle green coloured, cotton fabric shirt with long sleeves. Two button down breast pockets with plastic buttons. White cotton fabric manufacturer's label below collar on inside. Name label below manufacturer's label.On manufacturer's label: 'C.G.C.F., VICTORIA, 1963, SIZE 15 1/2, X33 ^. Handwritten in black ink on name label : '397661 HERDMAN'. uniform, shirt, army, work dress, kevin john herdman

Circular bronze medallion surmounted by the Queen's crown. Obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey assisting a wounded man, a laurel wreath, the date '1915' and the word 'ANZAC'. Reverse depicts a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross superimposed, fern fronds and the engraved name of the recipient 'G. R. GRIFFITH'. This medallion is in its original presentation case. The Anzac Medallion was issued by the Australian government in 1967 to commemorate the 1965 50th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. The medallion was issued to surviving veterans of the campaign or their next of kin. Refer to AWM item for further information < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RELAWM16790.001/ >The recipients name, G.R. Griffith, is engraved on the reverse of the medallion.ww1, gallipoli, medallion, g r, griffith

According to the UK National Archives, the firm F. C. Chamberlain & Co. was founded by Frederick Chamberlain, who made boot uppers at West Street, Wellingborough, in 1891. In 1903, he had moved to Mill Road, and by 1903, was established in Palk Road, producing boot uppers, leggings and gaiters by 1919. These gaiters are therefore presumed to be an early example of products produced by the company.Brown leather cylindrical shaped gaiter with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the gaiter and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap, along with a shorter strap that is sewn into the top of the gaiter, passes through a buckle (now missing) and is tucked under two final leather loops. Interior length of gaiter is stamped with manufacturer's name. Top of gaiter also carries a small metal hook, presumably to hold layers together firmly.Embossed manufacturer's name, "F.C. CHAMBERLAIN & CO/1913"legging, gaiter, f c chamberlain & co, first world war

According to the UK National Archives, the firm F. C. Chamberlain & Co. was founded by Frederick Chamberlain, who made boot uppers at West Street, Wellingborough, in 1891. In 1903, he had moved to Mill Road, and by 1903, was established in Palk Road, producing boot uppers, leggings and gaiters by 1919. These gaiters are therefore presumed to be an early example of products produced by the company.Brown leather cylindrical shaped gaiter with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the gaiter and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap, along with a shorter strap that is sewn into the top of the gaiter, passes through a buckle (now missing) and is tucked under two final leather loops. Interior length of gaiter is stamped with manufacturer's name. Top of gaiter also carries a small metal hook, presumably to hold layers together firmly.Embossed manufacturer's name, "F.C. CHAMBERLAIN & CO/1913"legging, gaiter, f c chamberlain & co, first world war

Ian Gordon was a member of Council from 1973-1993, and President of Council from 1973-1976 and 1981-1989.Colour photograph of a metal plaque recognising the naming of the Ian Gordon Building at the Mount Helen Campus. This building was officially named Ian Gordon by the Council of the University of Ballarat 9 August 1995 In recognition of his extensive service to the University and its predecessor institutions Member of Council from 1973-1993 President of Council from 1973-1976 and 1981-1989. Professor Geoffrey Blainey Professor David James Chancellor Vice-Chancellorian gordon, t building, mt helen campus, geoffrey blainey, david james

Black and white photograph of Yendon State School pupils and teacher holding the Fisken Shield. The white painted wooden frame is chipped and the mount is water stained on left hand side. Photo is take by Harvey Photo in 1971. Names of pupils and teacher under phootgraph.YENDON PRIMARY SCHOOL / WINNERS OF FISKEN CUP ASSOCIATION 1971 / Harvey Photo / Names of pupils and teacher F.C. Parnellchildren, yendon state school, yendon public school, fisken cup association, fisken shield, harvey photo, teacher fc parnell

The original South Wangaratta Primary School served the district for over 110 years and closed in December 1985 before moving to new premises. When the school closed in 1989 and with the demise of the South Wangaratta Hall due to flooding in the 1990's the Honour Board was wrapped in a blanket and stored in a shed for the best part of 10 years before being donated to the Wangaratta RSL for safekeeping and permanent display. South Wangaratta School and District Honor Board lists names of students who served during WW2Timber Honour Board with two columns consisting of twenty one names in gold paint.School and District South Wangaratta. Roll of Honour. Second World War 1939-45world war 2, south wangaratta, honour board

“MY JOURNEY’ ‘ THE LIFE AND TIMES/ OF DONALD HENRY NANCARROW/ 1927-2017” 2nd AIF Service No VX 96723. Enlisted 21 March 1945. AWOL. To Japan- age 19 years March 1946. “Tour of Duty” in Japan ended September 1947. Discharged 9 October 1947Soft cover book Cover- front clear hard plastic, back black cardboard, metal spiral bound. Title page - black print on white paper 97 Pages- cut, plain white paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs and maps Title Page- handwritten donors name Title Page- handwritten donors name- blue pen “ Carol NANCARROW/ Mob 0418 382 503books, military history, ww2, bcof, japan

There is no dust cover. Front cover shows the series name, the title of the book, the author's name and the publisher's name.fictionThis is a delightful book that will appeal to children of all ages, and especially those of the tenderer years. Old Bob the sundowner is a character who will endear himself to young readers. So will his two small friends, Roddy and Susan, to whom he imparts all the vast lore of the bush he has gained during a lifetime of wandering.australia, nature, birds, c.k. thompson, fiction, old bob

Collection of exercise books used by E J (Jack) Barker when he attended Footscray Technical School. He studied Diplomas in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering - three year course - 1942-1944. Prior to this he had attended Williamstown North State School then Williamstown High School. He changed to Footscray Technical School as he was less interested in the academic subjects and more interested in technical subjects. He chose Engineering as it gave access to Diploma Courses and tertiary studies. This enabled him to enter the University of Melbourne and do a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - 1945, 1946, and 1947. In 1948 he did a Diploma in Education at Melbourne University. From this path he was able to follow a career in teaching and his first appointment was at the School of Mines in Ballarat, (SMB) 1949. He became the first Vice Principal of SMB in 1960 and then Principal in 1964 to 1976. From 1976 to his retirement in 1987, he was the Foundation Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE). The Library building at Mount Helen Campus is named after him.Lined and Graph exercise books. 1942 - 12 books 1943 - 11 books 1944 - 14 booksBooks labeled with subject name. e j barker, jack barker, footscray technical school, melbourne university, williamstown north state school, williamstown high school, engineering, diploma of mechanical engineering, diploma of electrical engineering, school of mines ballarat, smb, diploma in education, vice principal, principal, foundation director, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, bachelor of mechanical engineering, library, mount helen campus

Collection of exercise books used by E J (Jack) Barker when he attended the University of Melbournel. He studied Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - three year course - 1945, 1946, 1947. Prior to this he had attended Williamstown North State School then Williamstown High School. He changed to Footscray Technical School as he was less interested in the academic subjects and more interested in technical subjects. He chose Engineering as it gave access to Diploma Courses and tertiary studies. This enabled him to enter the University of Melbourne and do a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - 1945, 1946, and 1947. In 1948 he did a Diploma in Education at Melbourne University. From this path he was able to follow a career in teaching and his first appointment was at the School of Mines in Ballarat, (SMB) 1949. He became the first Vice Principal of SMB in 1960 and then Principal in 1964 to 1976. From 1976 to his retirement in 1987, he was the Foundation Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE). The Library building at Mount Helen Campus is named after him.Lined and Graph exercise books. 1945 - 13 books 1946 - 9 books 1947 - 12 booksBooks labeled with subject name. e j barker, jack barker, footscray technical school, melbourne university, williamstown north state school, williamstown high school, engineering, diploma of mechanical engineering, diploma of electrical engineering, school of mines ballarat, smb, diploma in education, vice principal, principal, foundation director, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, bachelor of mechanical engineering, library, mount helen campus

Great use to Family Historians - contains names, dates, addresses and occupation. Also gives clues to previous location or destination of families.Pupils register covering enrollment years 1931 - 1934. Register numbers 5684 - 6401. Columns include :- Reg.No., Name, DOB, Date of Enrollment, Name of Parent or Guardian, Residence of Parent or Guardian, Occupation of Parent or Guardian, School Last Attended, Date of Last Attendance at former School, Date of obtaining Qualifying Certificate, Date of obtaining Merit Certificate, Date of Last Attendance, Destination. Front cover missingPUPILS REGISTER/STATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT CANTERBURY/No. 3572 However front cover missing.pupils, school, canterbury, register

DALE HANNAFORD 8435318 Served Afganistan 2011Shirt, long sleeve, cotton polyester, camouflaged desert pattern. Has 2 front pockets & pocket on each arm. There are 5 valcro areas complete with name, rank & unit.1. Name: “HANNAFORD” 2. Colour patch blue/white with red lightning: TG633.14 3. Rank: Corporal 4. Rising Sun badge 5. Australian Flag with AUSTRALIAuniforms - army - badges, desert pattern

Photograph of the Victorian Tramways Football Association team for the Interstate Carnival in Sydney 1948 taken in front of a grandstand. Has 40 players and team officials in the photograph. Many of the officials are wearing VFTA hatbands, ties and pocket patches on their jackets. Photo by "Molba Sydney". List of names" Back Row: J Ahern, F Forsey, W Crawford, J Blizzard, A Tewendale, W Warner L Dowley Second Row: K Hordern, J Stapleton, A Taber, J Broadbent, L Comley, J Rowe, A Hosking, S Armstrong Third Row: S Boardman, A Borlase, K Hudswell, H Daley, B Parsons, R. Blackwood, T Westhead, L O'Brien, J Evans, A Hays, W Burgoyne Seated: A Sharpley, L Montgomery (Asst Manager), A Charter, W Luff (Captain), R Hodder (Manager), A Allen (Vice Capt), A Cruishank, C Peterson (President), A Fogarty In Front: F McCarthy, A Mills, R Ryan, J Winkle, A FisherYields information about the members of the 1948 Victorian Tramway Football Club interstate team.Photograph mounted on heavy card with printed titles and names.Handwritten note in pencil pointing to "Clive" Peterson.tramways, sports, football, vftc, carnival, sydney

Children names - Inga Stribley, Denise Clues, Belinda Kramme, Craig Kramme, Michael Peace, Alison Campbell.Small sized photographers proofs originally stuck to large poster which has been cut down for storage purposes, of six named children from primary school Johnsonville Victoriaschools, students

Book has a red white and Malaya 1941, Nursing Sisters of cover, tile printed in white and author's name printed in black on front cover. On the front cover is a coloured black and white photograph "Malaya 1941, Nursing Sisters of 2/4 Clearing Station, 8 Division. Title and author's name also printed in white on spine. The back cover has a summary of the booknon-fictionn 1942 a group of sixty-five Australian Army nursing sisters was evacuated from Malaya aboard the Vyner Brooke, a few days before the fall of Singapore. Two days later their ship was bombed and sunk by the Japanese. Of the fifty-three survivors who scrambled ashore, twenty-one were murdered and the remaining thirty-two were taken prisoner. The book is the engrossing record kept by one of the sisters, Betty Jeffrey, during the three grueling years of imprisonment that followed. It is an amazing story of survival and deprivation in the harshest of conditions.world war 1939-1945 prisoners of war, nurses

The company was at the corner of Graham St and Esplanade East. Listed in Sands and McDougall's 1891 to early 1950s (variations of the name) Also sometimes listed as Esplanade East. Full page advertisment (p44) in Greater Port Melbourne Centenary Souvenir, Nov 1939.Brass name plaque - early 1900s (probably after 1918) "Made by The Otto C Schumacher Mill Furnishing Works Port Melbourne"schumacher mill furnishing works, otto c schumacher, industry - manufacturing

Alphabetic ledger containing names of people holding acreage in the Districts.large format lined ledger for correspondence. blue water marked hard card cover with red spine and corner bindings, marked "Index, Correspondence Ledger". Alphabetic ledger containing names of people holding acreage in the Districts.marked "D" on the spineindex - correspondence ledger, land register