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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Goanna Print, Canberra, Protecting Heritage Places : a guide for communities, 1999
... Australian Heritage Commission...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia ...This guide contains information to help individuals and groups working locally to identify, conserve and protect heritage places.This guide contains information to help individuals and groups working locally to identify, conserve and protect heritage places.conservation, heritage places, cultural property, historic sites, landscape protection -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Looking to the future: the collection of cultural material by historical societies, c2000
... Federation of Australian Historical Societies...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia ...This booklet aims to encourage you to discuss and actively explore the collection of present-day material within your society. General information relating to the care and management of your collection is addressed.21cm; 16p; This booklet aims to encourage you to discuss and actively explore the collection of present-day material within your society. General information relating to the care and management of your collection is addressed.local history, collectors and collecting, historical societies -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society (ACT Division), Index to Bulletins 1937-1987, 1988
... Australian Railway Historical Society (ACT Division)...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia ...An index to the articles in the Australian Railway Historical Society's Bulletin (ACT Division) magazine from 1937 to 1987.p.300.non-fictionAn index to the articles in the Australian Railway Historical Society's Bulletin (ACT Division) magazine from 1937 to 1987.australian railway historical society - publications, arhs bulletin - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, Tobruk and El Alamein, 1966
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...The North African campaigns at the siege of Tobruk and the victory at El AlameinIndex, ill, maps, p.829.non-fictionThe North African campaigns at the siege of Tobruk and the victory at El Alameinworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa, world war 1939-1945 - australian involvement -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, The Japanese thrust, 1957
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...Story of the 8th Division in the campaigns in Malaya, Singapore, Rabaul, Ambon and Timor where most of the Division was captured by the Japanese in 1942. Also the story of the Australian Prisoners of the Japanese, including Changi and the Burma-Thailand Railway.Index, ill, maps, p.715.non-fictionStory of the 8th Division in the campaigns in Malaya, Singapore, Rabaul, Ambon and Timor where most of the Division was captured by the Japanese in 1942. Also the story of the Australian Prisoners of the Japanese, including Changi and the Burma-Thailand Railway.world war 1939-1945 - australian involvement, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - south west pacific -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, South-west Pacific area - first year : Kokoda to Wau, 1959
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...This volume describes the activity of the Army in New Guinea.Index, ill, maps, p.656.non-fictionThis volume describes the activity of the Army in New Guinea. world war 1939-1945 - australian involvement, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - south west pacific -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, Air war against Germany and Italy, 1939-1943, 1954
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...Describes the part played by Australian airmen in the first four years of the war in Europe and the Middle EastIndex, ill, maps, p.732.non-fictionDescribes the part played by Australian airmen in the first four years of the war in Europe and the Middle Eastworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia, royal australian air force -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, The New Guinea offensives, 1961
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...This volume describes the Army activities in New Guinea from 1943.Index, ill, maps, p.851.non-fictionThis volume describes the Army activities in New Guinea from 1943. world war 1939-1945 - australian involvement, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - south west pacific -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, The final campaigns, 1966
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...Australian involvement in the final campaigns in Bouganville, New Guinea and BorneoIndex, ill, maps, p.667.non-fictionAustralian involvement in the final campaigns in Bouganville, New Guinea and Borneoworld war 1939-1945 - australian involvement, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - south west pacific -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian war memorial, Australia in the War of 1939-1945, Series 5, Medical. Vol 1 - Clinical problems of war, 1962
... Australian war memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...This book describes the injuries and maladies that affected Australian soldiers during the war 1939-1945Index, ill, p.712.non-fictionThis book describes the injuries and maladies that affected Australian soldiers during the war 1939-1945world war 1939-1945 - auustralia - medical conditions, australian army - medical corps -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, The government and the people, 1942-1945, 1970
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...A study of the administrative and political management of the Australian war effort.Index, ill, p.644.non-fictionA study of the administrative and political management of the Australian war effort.australia - politics and government - 1942-1945, australia - politics and government - social conditions -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian war memorial, Australia in the War of 1939-1945, Series 5, Medical, vol 3 - The Island campaigns, 1962
... Australian war memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...The history of the Australian army medical corps during the period 1943-1945 in the south west pacificIndex, maps, p.400.non-fictionThe history of the Australian army medical corps during the period 1943-1945 in the south west pacificworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - south west pacific, australian army - medical corps -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, The role of science and industry, 1958
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...Describes the role of science and industry in the Australian economy between 1939-1945Index, ill, maps, p.737non-fictionDescribes the role of science and industry in the Australian economy between 1939-1945australian economy - world war ii, world war 1939-1945 - australia - science and industry -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, Middle East and Far East, 1956
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...Describes the role of the Australian military medical services during the war of 1939-1945Index, ill, maps, p.701non-fictionDescribes the role of the Australian military medical services during the war of 1939-1945world war 1939-1945 - medical services, world war 1939-1945 medical corps -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, Medical Services of the RAN and RAAF, 1956
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...Describes the role of the Australian navy and air force medical services during the war of 1939-1945Index, ill, maps, p.701non-fictionDescribes the role of the Australian navy and air force medical services during the war of 1939-1945world war 1939-1945 - medical services, world war 1939-1945 medical corps -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, To Benghazi, 1952
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...Between the wars A second A.I.F. The volunteers To the Middle East After the fall of France Victory at Sidi Barrani Before Bardia The battle of Bardia The capture of Tobruk The engagement at Derna Beda Fomm and Benghazi The capture of Giarabub Appendixes : 1. The A.I.F. in the United Kingdom ; 2. The 6th Division's operation order for the capture of Bardia ; 3. Abbreviations ; 4. A.I.F. colour patches, 1941.Index, ill, maps, p.336.non-fictionBetween the wars A second A.I.F. The volunteers To the Middle East After the fall of France Victory at Sidi Barrani Before Bardia The battle of Bardia The capture of Tobruk The engagement at Derna Beda Fomm and Benghazi The capture of Giarabub Appendixes : 1. The A.I.F. in the United Kingdom ; 2. The 6th Division's operation order for the capture of Bardia ; 3. Abbreviations ; 4. A.I.F. colour patches, 1941. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa, world war 1939-1945 - australian involvement -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, Greece, Crete and Syria, 1962
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...This is volume 2 of series 1 (Army) of Australia in the War, 1939-1945. The first series has seven volumes, the first three covering military campaigns in the Middle East and the last four in the Pacific.Index, ill, maps, p.587.non-fictionThis is volume 2 of series 1 (Army) of Australia in the War, 1939-1945. The first series has seven volumes, the first three covering military campaigns in the Middle East and the last four in the Pacific. world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – greece – syria, military history of australia in world war two -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, Air war against Japan 1943-1945, 1957
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...Describes the part played by Australian airmen against JapanIndex, ill, maps, p.534.non-fictionDescribes the part played by Australian airmen against Japanworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia, royal australian air force -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial et al, War economy 1942-1945, 1977
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...Describes the Australian War economy between 1942-1945Index, ill, maps, p.817non-fictionDescribes the Australian War economy between 1942-1945royal australian air force, australian economy - world war ii -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, War economy 1939-1942, 1955
... Australian War Memorial...Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ...Describes the Australian War economy between 1939-1942Index, ill, maps, p.516.non-fictionDescribes the Australian War economy between 1939-1942royal australian air force, australian economy - world war ii -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Plaque - Australian Olympic Team Albertville 1992
... Australian Olympic Team Albertville 1992 ...This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It recognises his participation at the Winter Olympic Games in Albertville in 1992 where he was the team psychologist. 23 Australian athletes competed, participating in alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, luge, short track speed skating, and speed skating. Steven Lee and Adrian Costa from Falls Creek were included in this team. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” with Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and George later owned the Red Onion Chalet. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This is representative of George Shirling's involvement with the Australian Winter Olympic Team.A framed certificate acknowledging George Shirling's membership of the Australian Winter Olympic Team at Albertville, France in 1992. It features the Australian Coat of Arms and the Olympic Rings in green. The remaining text is a combination of red, black and blue ink. A Sydney Olympics badge has been attached. The Albertville 1992 logo is at the bottom. AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM George Shirling ALBERTVILLE 1992george shirling, australian winter olympics, albertville 1992, steve lee, adrian costa -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Booklet, Victorian Football League, Australian National Football Council. Laws of the Australian National Game of Football, 1956
... Australian National Football Council. Laws of the ...The 1956 laws of the national game of Australian football are reasonably brief covering only 33 rules with a maximum of eight subdivisions of each. As well as the Australian National Football Council and its affiliated bodies, it spells out the rules of the game, definitions of the laws, and an outline of the positions and plan of the playing field.Laws of the Australian National Game of Football. Australian National Football Council. Victorian Football League; Melbourne (Vic); 1956. i, 40 p.; map. Soft cover.australian national football council; football; laws; playing field; definitions; affiliated bodies; -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, AUSTRALIAN HOTEL, MARYSVILLE, VIC, 1923-1963
... AUSTRALIAN HOTEL, MARYSVILLE, VIC. ...A black and white postcard from the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville. The hotel was originally built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppel's Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families. A black and white postcard from the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.THE ROSE SERIES P. 2259/ COPYRIGHT POST CARD The "Rose Series/ De Luxe. A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoria.marysville, victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, rose stereograph company, postcard, p. 2259, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, AUSTRALIAN HOTEL, MARYSVILLE, VIC, 1913-1967
... AUSTRALIAN HOTEL, MARYSVILLE, VIC. ...A black and white postcard from the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville. The hotel was originally built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppel's Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families. A black and white postcard from the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.THE ROSE SERIES P. 2259/ COPYRIGHT POST CARD The "Rose Series/ De Luxe. A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoria.marysville, victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, rose stereograph company, postcard, p. 2259, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, AUSTRALIAN HOTEL, MARYSVILLE, VIC, 1913-1967
... AUSTRALIAN HOTEL, MARYSVILLE, VIC. ...A black and white postcard from the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville. The hotel was originally built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppel's Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families. A black and white postcard from the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.THE ROSE SERIES P. 2259/ COPYRIGHT POST CARD The "Rose Series/ De Luxe. A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoria.marysville, victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, rose stereograph company, postcard, p. 2259, souvenir -
National Wool Museum
Book, The Australian Woolclassers' Handbook 1966-1967, 1966
... The Australian Woolclassers' Handbook 1966-1967 ...The National Wool Museum accepted a donation from Brian Licence in 2022 of several mementoes relating to his career in the wool industry. Brian studied Wool Classing and worked for a decade in this profession before moving to Melbourne which required him to change careers. This Wool Classers’ Handbook was given to Brian in 1966 as part of his membership to the Woolclassers’ Association of Australia. Brian was a member of the Woolclassers’ Association from 1962-72. The Woolclassers' Association of Australia was a trade union representing Woolclassers. It amalgamated with the Australian Workers Union in 2009. The Association had 1200 members in 1997. The Australian Woolclassers' Handbook 1966-1967 begins with an orange cover. It has “The Australian Woolclassers’ Handbook” written at the top centre of the cover in green text. Internally, the book is typed and contains information which is of use for Woolclassers and their rights and responsibilities within the association. A selection of pages have been scanned to give an impression of the information within the booklet. The book is a 44-pages long.Printed, green text. Top of cover. “THE / AUSTRALIAN / WOOLCLASSERS’ / HANDBOOK. “ Printed, black text. Bottom right corner of cover “1966-1967” Printed, green text. Bottom left corner of cover. “WOOLCLASSERS / ASSOCIATION / AUSTRALIA” Printed, green ink. Bottom right corner of cover. Picture of Ram’s headwool classing, brian licence, woolclassers’ association of australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Australian Force Vietnam
... Australian Force Vietnam ...Wooden Shield With Black Metal Shield With A Green Glove, A Sword The Sth Vietnam Flag Surrounded by 17 Australian Regimental BadgesAustralian Force Vietnamplaque, australian force vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - Souvenir Booklet of Land Headquarters Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps "Fortuna" Bendigo 1942-45, Land Headquarters Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps, 1945
... , Australian Survey Corps "Fortuna" Bendigo 1942-45....Land Headquarters Cartographic Company, Australian Survey ...A Souvenir Booklet recording the Section photos and a Nominal roll of those who served 1942-45 at the Land Headquarters Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps located at "Fortuna Villa" Bendigo was produced at the end of WWII. Each member of the unit was presented with a copy of the booklet. The booklet besides being a great memory for those who served is a very valuable resource as it names the individuals in the photographs and very importantly records a Nominal Roll of unit members and their Military details. This booklet is one of those original booklets. The booklet has been reprinted on a number of occasions with different coloured covers. The first and original booklet had a red cover. Editions with brown, dark blue and black exist. The black covered edition was the last reprint. This booklet was donated by Carol Hargrave of Grenfell, NSW after discovering it in an old trunk that she purchased. A black covered edition was donated by a local Bendigo Antique Dealer in September 2024.A4 sized red cloth covered hard covered book mainly containing sub-unit photographs of section members and includes their names. 23 x double sided pages of photographs and 2 double sided pages of a Nominal Roll of those who served at Fortuna 1942 - 45. Each of the 50 pages were scanned at 600 dpi in JPEG (.jpg) format and stored on the attached 16GB USB Memory Stick. The images have been converted into MPEG-4 (.mp4) video format, 9Mb in size that runs for 4 Minutes and is also stored on the memory stick.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Shield, Awaiting Cataloguing: Commemorating Australian Government's provision of funds to Parkwood Secondary College, 2008
... Awaiting Cataloguing: Commemorating Australian Government's ...Commemorating Australian Government's provision of funds to Parkwood Secondary College"Australian Government - The Australian Government provided the funds to Parkwood Secondary College to enable the construction of these Multi Purpose courts under the Investing In Our Schools Programme 2008" -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Australian Endangered Species, Australian Endangered Species by Australian National Parks & Wildlife Service
... Australian Endangered Species by Australian National Parks ...Australian Government informing Australians about endangered Australian species in an effort to save and protect them.Kiewa Valley has some endangered species eg. pygmy possum;43 glossy two-sided pages each with an endangered Australian species photo and information. Dated 1978kiewa valley, endangered species