Pittock family history notes 2 of 2 * Correspondence hand written and typed between Brian Pittuck (Farnham, Surrey, UK) and (Albert) Barrie Pittock (East Brighton) * three letters exchanged May 1996 * timeline from Newstead and Distric Historical Society * Pittock family tree from 1788 to 1970

Newspaper Cuttings (re Aviation) 1917 and 1919 in black-covered exercise book : 1917 - relating to WW1 aviation and war in the air (including bombing of UK/London) and 1919 - relating to Australian aviation e.g. Harry Hawker flight (re Trans-Atlantic flights) and flight (planned) between England and Australia 1919.cottage, miners

These were obtained from the UK then worn by Royal Aust Corps Transport soldiers in Australia.This is a 6.3 cm wide cloth belt. Main colour is dark blue with 2 red and 2 white bands of colour. The belt buckle is a bright silver two piece arrangement. The round centre section of the buckle shows the Royal Corps of Transport Badge.passchendaele barracks trust collection, ract, rct, belt

This knitting pattern book was published by Patons and Baldwins (UK) and contains a pattern for a knitted jumper.Bulky- / beats the / clock! / C-1046 / 6d / PATONS / Big Ben / KNITTING / V-neck sweater for man or woman / 6 sizes 34-44 inches / P&B / WOOLSknitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This pattern book was produced by Sirdar Limited (UK) and contains a knitting patterns for a womens cardigan.SIRDAR / 32-38" / 5379 / Chunky / 25 CENTSknitting handicrafts - history, harrap bros. (sirdar wools) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins (UK) in 1974 and contains womens knitting patterns taken from old Patons books and from Stitchcraft (the monthly UK craft publication controlled by Patons) from the 1930s-1950s.186 / 30p / PATONS / ALL TIME GREATS / 11 DESIGNS FROM THE 30s TO 50s IN / PATONS PUBLICATIONS & STITCHCRAFTknitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

Seven A4 sheets, photocopy of an article titled "The development of the Manchester bogie" from the UK magazine Tramway Review published by the Light Railway Transit Association, Winter 1988. Article looks at the development of the maximum traction bogie, the engineering aspects. Written by N. F Henley with drawings of the various concepts and history of the Brill truck.trams, tramways, maximum traction, bogies, trucks, brill trucks

Robert Keys,1818-87 b.Ireland, arrived Australia 1841 and joined parents on a farm in Brighton.Victoria. 1870 he commenced his own 15 acre 'fruit garden' in Keys Rd Moorabbin and in 1881-82 was awarded the 'Leader Cup', by the Leader Newspaper, as the Winner of the Brighton Horticultural Society 'Best Fruit Garden' competition. Robert Keys, early settler 1841, was a talented orchardist , Brighton Councillor 1860 and Moorabbin City Coucillor until his death 1887. Item donated by Keys Family c1985 The 1879 Schedule of Prizes booklet of the Brighton Historical Society ( MAV 00022),describes in detail this trophy, prize moneys and rules and regulations of the competition. The booklet, cat. no. 00022, is on display with this trophyThis item is significant because of its connection with the Keys Family who were early settlers in District of Brighton/ Moorabbin and were greatly involved in community activities. After the 1841 Dendy Special Survey allotments of land were sold or rented to pioneer settlers who developed market gardens, fruit farms ( orchards), vineyards, poultry farms in the area now known as Bentleigh, Cheltenham, Oakleigh. They were very proud of their fine produce and hence enthusiastically entered these 'Annual Exhibitions' by the Brighton Horticultural Society.The Sterling Silver goblet shaped Trophy. Base has engraved beaded rim with chevron type motif. Embossed ring midway up stem and fern leaves engraved on bowl of goblet engraved on bowl of goblet " Brighton Horticultural Society/ 1881-82/ Leader Cup/ Awarded To/ Robert Keys/ For Best Fruit Garden/ Brighton District." Hallmarked 'GU', Birmingham, UK. George Unite circa 1880keys robert, trophy, 1881, leader newspaper, leader cup, brighton, horticultural, silver cup, silver, moorabbin, brighton horticultural society

Constructed by David Hawksworth of the UK, based on photographs, drawings and sketches of a Melbourne city circle tramcar.Demonstrates model making using cardboard and model parts.Model of Melbourne City circle tram 957 made from cardboard painted or colour photocopied onto cardboard and glued. Has two operable bogies - 30mm gauge. Trolley poles made from a piece of cane.models, tramcars, david hawksworth, city circle, tram 957, melbourne

Journal of the movement of George Burling Jarrett in 1945 from USA through Europe ti the UK.Typed diary from Ordnance expert George Burling JarrettDiary of American Captain George Burling JarrettSummer 1945 diary

Introduced in 1939 and issued to all UK citizens including Children. The Card was in use until 1952Identity Card

1. Telegram sent by Ron Morrell on safe arrival in Singapore 1942 after transiting from UK. 2. Telegram sent by Ron Morrell after release as POW on arrival in India, transiting home to parents in UK. Ron Morrell - 1/5 Sherwood Foresters, 18th Div No. 4985826. Refer Cat 316, 305P.1. Telegram to home on safe arrival in Singapore. On yellow paper with Cable & Wireless Limited letterhead. 2. Telegram to home on safe arrival in India at end of war. Stamp with date. Faded yellow paper.1. Cable & Wireless Ltd letterhead & passed by Censor stamp. Addressed to parents saying "Well & Safe". 2. Cable & Wireless Ltd letterhead. date stamp of 9 Sep 1945 and stamp of "X2465".ww2, telegrams, pow, changi

1987: taken over by "Howard Smith UK Ltd" at Hull (GBR) Christening Plate from 'Australia Star'Formerly part of the collection of Howard Smith Ltd.Circular china glazed, cast ceramic christening plate commemorating the christening of 'Australia Star'. A brown and black coloured stencilled image of the ship, it's weight and other text also stencilled onto the front. Blue text is printed around the image. Edges of plate are shaped and feature a gilt edging. Raised decorative moulding is cast into the edges of the plate.1986Christening/ SHI/ AUSTRALIA STAR/ (HULL NO. 1048)/ 95000 DWT/ CRUDE/PRODUCT TANKER/ SEPTEMBER 2, 1986/ HAL INVESTMENTS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LIMITED/ SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO., LTD

Booknon-fictionUsing paintings, posters, photographs, film stills and sculpture the author explores how propaganda art can be determined and defined.war, feminism, installation art

DVD filmed and produced by David Johncock of the UK, providing the history of Melbourne Trams and Trains and current vision of 2022. Demonstrates the work of David JohncockDVD - in a clear front black plastic case.melbourne, trams, trains, dvd, films

Book - 48 pages + 2 fold out maps + cover, card cover, bound, giving details of history of Glasgow tramways, power stations, substations, workshops, bus stations, training and underground railway. Commences at p41 - 92, could have been part of a larger document. Record reviewed and scanned images of cover added 5/9/13. trams, tramways, glasgow, uk, tramway, bus, underground

The Billy Turf series of stories is one of the few comic books originating in the UK instead of the area Belgium, The Netherlands and France.Comic Books are traditionally more popular in The Netherlands (and France and Belgium) than they are in Australia. There are in the Netherlands shops that only sell comic books. Most of these comic books originate from the area The Netherlands, Belgium and France.Soft-cover comic bookslightly worncomic book dutch uk migration

This pattern book was published by Patons and Baldwins, UK and contains needlework and craft projects, as well as knitting patterns for womens garments.No. 157 / STITCHCRAFT / PRICE IN / AUSTRALIA / 1'-knitting handicrafts - history embroidery, patons and baldwins limited stitchcraft ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, embroidery

This pattern book was published by Patons and Baldwins, UK and contains needlework and craft projects, as well as knitting patterns for womens garments.No. 164 / STITCHCRAFT / PRICE IN / AUSTRALIA / 1'-knitting handicrafts - history embroidery, patons and baldwins limited stitchcraft ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, embroidery

Contains the 1988 End of Tour Report by WO2 NJ Collins RE , a British Army SNCO on a two year exchange at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo A4 size, front cover has a world graphic with Australian and UK Flags superimposed. Each flag has relevant Corps Badges superimposed. Inside front cover has photos of parts of Villa Fortuna. Inside back cover has a list of ex-British Military Survey members presently serving with the Royal Australian Survey Corps.Green Highlight on parts of Pages 7,8 and 11royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Refers to Service of Albert Edwards This is a small sheet of strong paper. It was white paper and the print is in black ink. British Army Form Z.24. It is for MJ/5471 Cpl Edwards, Albert. DOE: 23 Sep 1914 RASC. DOB 1884. MIL trades Motor Lorry Driver, Good NCO. Transferred to Army Reserve (UK) 20 Apr 1919. Certificate NR 106843. Stamped RASC. Woolwich Dockyard.ww1, certificate of transfer

See Dean Cat 4575P1-3 Coloured Photos of window and surrounds in a church. The window depicts Christ giving a blessing. At the top is a white dove, Below that is Rats of Tobruk Badge under which are places of Poland, UK, Australia, Czech. At the bottom are two steel helmeted men looking up at Christ. 4-5 Are newspaper cuttings of the same window. Black and White.The wording at the bottom states:- "In the Glory of God, And to the memory of those who served in the seige of Tobruk. May the Peace and Freedom they defended be reflected in the Light of the World.church windows, rats of tobruk

Seaman's papers issued to A E Grill b.1868 P. of Poplar, UK including (i) Ordinary Apprentice's Indenture, issued 16.5.1883 London for Seamanship (Parchment) and (ii) Master's Certificate of Competency issued 20.4.1894 London, number of certificate 020886 (Cloth). Brass container including tight fitting cap. Brass container found, documents in GCG.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Has a strong association with a person in the UK who was seeking tram equipment had the Ballarat system closed in 1962., Has a strong association with a person in the UK who was seeking tram equipment had the Ballarat system closed in 1962.Memorandum or letter, carbon copy, dated 16/10/1962 on Electricity Supply Department paper, about the acquisition of surplus Brill 22E trucks from Ballarat by a person, Mr John Batty of the UK. Based on the proposed abandonment being implement, asked for the appropriate price for such equipment. Copy for "Tramways' Abandonment file" in red. Sheet has rounded corners.trams, tramways, 22e trucks, sale of trams, closure

Postcard - colour photograph of High St Eaglehawk, with No.3 at the Eaglehawk tram terminus. Has The Cenotaph on the right hand side. Nu-colour-vue postcard, EH1. Divided back, printed in Australia. Has the various stamp values required for postage in Australia, New Zealand, UK and the USA in the stamp section. Has a kangaroo logo in the centre bottom or the rear. trams, tramways, bendigo, postcards, eaglehawk, high st