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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Black and white framed photgraph of Alan Reed being awarded the US Distinguished Flying Cross by Brig Gen Walty Commander TARC and Air Attache Air Audio, CDR WilliamsonCertificate stating United States Of Americaflying cross, alan reed, photograph, united states of america -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Medals, Insignia, Barry Wallis
Two full size Service Medals Two miniature Medals. Bar same ribbons Two Australia Insignia One US Army Fabric Badge Two Vietnam miniature Badgesmedals, badges -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
2 VN Navy river patrol boat. US & VN crew providing Audio, CDT3 members with cover while setting up detonator charges on river barricade. HOP AN 1971river patrol -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
plaque - Legacy Plaque
Features torch (which symbolises the undying flame of service and sacrifice handed to us by our comrades in war who passed on) with laurel wreath (with points inverted in remembrance). Mounted on wooden plaque.LILYDALE RSL SUB-BRANCH/ WITH THANKS AND APPRECIATION/ LILYDALE LEGACY WIDOWS CLUB -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Maj Lorrae Desmond
A black and white photograph of Maj Lorrae Desmond hams it up in a camoflague 'tiger suit' wearing the ATF's US Army Air Ops Liason officer Maj Bob Mew's hat.photograph, lorrae desmond, entertainment, gibbons collection catalogue, maj bob mew, us army air ops liasion officer -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photos, Batch, WW2
00151.1 Black and white photo of US WW2 Fighter Aircraft. 4 bladed prop. 00151.2 “. “. “. “. Australian soldiers by Anti Aircraft gun smoking. 00151.3. “. “. “. ‘ Pointing the gun upwards. 00151.4. “. “. “. “. Holding the round- 3 soldiers in the photo. 00151.5. “. “. “. “. Sighting the gun. 00151.6. “. “. “. “. US Fighter with 3 bladed prop. 00151.7. “. “. “. “. Aiming the gun upwards. 00151.8. “. “. ‘. ‘. Soldier changing gun elevation. 00151.9. ‘. “. “. “. Catalina Flying Boat. 00151.10. “. “. “. “. Twin seater aircraft. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
Kenneth William Tweeddale BRIDGE DSC. Pre WW2 Kenneth worked in New Guinea from 1929 to 1941 as a Patrol Officer and then Assistant District Officer. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX7794 on 10.3.1942 age 34 years 5 months. Initially posted too 3rd F.A Regt he was appointed A/Lieut on 26.5.1942 in “Z Special Unit”. Embarked for service in Aust mandated territory (NG) 31.8.1942, alloted to “M” Special Unit SWPA 7.5.1943, returned from special duties 11.9.1943, transferred to the retired list 8.10.1943. He was awarded by the U.S the “Legion of Merit” (Degree of Legionairre) for his work between Nov 1942 - July 1943 in the Sambare River and Salamaua area. He then joined the RANVR on 9.10.1943 in Intelligence and allotted to “Ferdinand Party” as a Sub Lieut. Embarcation dates are not listed but it appears he was in New Guinea in 1944 - 45. He was awarded the DSC for “Bravery and Enterprise in Recconnaisance Operations” on 16.2.1945. Appointment terminated in the RANVR on 8.1.1946. (SWPA) South West Pacific Area. (RANVR) Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve. (DSC) Distinguished Service Cross. Refer Book 46.Brown plastic frame, gold trim, glass front, brown paper backing. Sepia photo, head & shoulders, peaked cap with white top, mounted with maroon border.On back: Sub Lieutenant KENNETH W T BRIDGE DSC, Legion of Merit (US) RANVR - Coastwatcher, photography - photographs, frame accessories, military history - navy, united states -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white prints, Students
Collection of 9 photographs of individual students, possibly for student magazine.6. "Howwward!", "Lou?" 7. "Give us time we'll get there." 8. "Kirsty holding the bag."students, student magazine, students working outside, excursion -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Diving compressor and helmet, 1944
Siebe Gorman & Company Ltd was a British company that developed diving equipment and breathing equipment and worked on commercial diving and marine salvage projects. The company advertised itself as 'Submarine Engineers'. It was founded by Augustus Siebe, a German-born British engineer chiefly known for his contributions to diving equipment. Siebe Gorman traded as an engineering firm for over 180 years from 1819 to 1999. The early success of the business was due to its founder, the Prussian immigrant Christian 'Augustus' Siebe (1788-1872). For business reasons, he applied for and was granted British citizenship in 1856. He was a gifted engineer who was able to translate theoretical problems into practical, working products. During the industrial Victorian period, the business traded as 'A. Siebe' at 145 High Street Holborn London, but in 1828 new premises were acquired at 5 Denmark Street, Soho. The family firm produced a wide range of manufactured goods including paper-making machinery, measuring machinery, water pumps, refrigeration equipment, and diving apparatus. Augustus Siebe specialised in submarine engineering early on and the company gained a reputation for the manufacture of safe, reliable diving apparatus. Augustus Siebe is best remembered for the development and manufacture of the ‘closed’ Diving Dress based on the ideas of Charles and John Deane, George Edwards, and Charles Pasley. Apart from some small modifications to valves and diver communications, the basic 12 bolt ‘closed’ diving dress remained relatively unchanged after the 1870s. Later company successes were also based on innovation, with new products that could be successfully developed and manufactured to high standards. This was largely attributed to the inventive nature, foresight, engineering, and entrepreneurial skills of Robert Henry Davis (1870-1965). In 1882, RH Davis joined the company of 'Siebe & Gorman' as a young 11-year-old office boy and he was to remain with the company until he died in 1965. Augustus Siebe retired in 1869 and handed over the company to a new partnership of Henry H. Siebe (1830-1885) and William A. O'Gorman (1834-1904). The new firm traded as 'Siebe & Gorman' (1870-1879) from premises in and around Mason Street, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London. The two partners soon recognised the potential of R.H. Davis and in 1894, aged 24, he became General Manager of Siebe & Gorman. Davis increasingly ran the company until the surviving partner (W.A. Gorman) died in 1904. The firm was disposed of to the Vickers (armaments) family and a new company 'Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd.' (1905-1998) was formed. Under the chairmanship of Albert Vickers, R.H. Davis was kept on as Managing Director, and the company forged ahead. However, after WW1, the Great Depression caused manufacturing output and share prices to slump. In 1924 Robert Davis made a deal with the Vickers Board and acquired control of the company through majority shares. Under his leadership, the Siebe Gorman Company flourished and within time, four of his sons also joined the firm. The company gained a worldwide reputation for the manufacture of diving apparatus, decompression and observation chambers, and safety breathing apparatus of all types for use on the land, in the air, and under the sea (including mine rescue, tunneling, aircraft, diving, submarine escape and in other hazardous environments). Close research and development links with the MOD (especially the Admiralty), also provided a lucrative outlet for the company products. In 1932, Robert Davis was knighted by King George V, principally for his invention of the ‘Davis Submerged Escape Apparatus’ (D.S.E.A.). Siebe Gorman essentially remained a family firm from the beginning (under A.Siebe) until it became a public company for the first time in 1952. However, following WW2, British manufacturing stagnated through stifled investment and post-war austerity, and there was little innovation. Siebe Gorman's fortunes began to decline as an aging Sir Robert Davis failed to invest, or change the company's business and management practices. In 1959, Siebe Gorman was acquired by the “Fairy Group” and the ailing Sir Robert was made Life President. Consequently, nothing changed and the slow decline continued until Sir Robert's death in March 1965. Around 1960, Siebe Gorman acquired the diving apparatus manufacturer C E Heinke, and for a brief period, it manufactured some diving equipment under the combined name of Siebe Heinke. Around 1964, Mr E. 'Barry' Stephens was appointed as the new Managing Director to modernise Siebe Gorman. Changes were made, including a move to a new factory in Wales in 1975. The new company concentrated on fire-fighting breathing apparatus and escape equipment, and the move coincided with the loss of many of the older, traditional craft skills. Between 1985 and 1998, Siebe expanded through acquisitions, and several other companies were acquired. The Siebe Gorman (diving apparatus) company has therefore traded as A. Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd (1905-1998). (For information regards the diving helmet & Frank King see Notes Section at the end of this document)The items are very significant as a snapshot into marine history and the development of diving equipment generally especially that used for salvage operations before and during WW2. The company that made the equipment was a leading inventor,developer and innovator of marine equipment with its early helmets and other items eagerly sought after today for collections around the world. The items in the Flagstaff Hill collection give us an insight as to how divers operated and the dangers they faced doing a very necessary and dangerous job. Frank Kings' diving helmet and compressor (communication pipe stored separately). Compressor is hand cranked. US Navy diving helmet, Mark V. Two maker's plates attached. Made in 1944.On rear "WATER SUPPLY" On front 'PATENT" " Logo: Images (Lion, Crown, Horse, Shield within an oval) "SIEBE, GORMAN & Co. Ltd. SUBMARINE ENGINEERS, LONDON.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, great ocean road, us navy diving helmet, commonwealth government salvage, diving helmet, marine salvage, frank king, diver, siebe. gorman & co ltd, submarine equipment, diving equipment, communication under water, hand cranked, diving compressor -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama, Battle for Hue 1968
A diorama with rendered wall with five US Marines on one side of wall and three behind the wall. One Vietnamese civilian alongside a bicycle. Marines at front have a 'mule' with 106mm recoilless rifle.hue, battle, 106mm recoilless rifle, us marines, mule (all terrain vehicle), diorama -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LET US TURN BACK THE PAGES - JOHN HATTAM
Typed notes titled 'Let us Turn Back the Pages'. Notes tell the story of the Abriginal inhabitants, the Jajawerong Tribe, the effect the white settlers had on them and Mt. Alexander Sheep Run.document, names of bendigo pioneers, jajawerong, let us turn back the pages, john hattam, jajawerong tribe, goulburn tribes, loddon tribes, campaspe plains massacre, mr grice, latrobe library, mr charles sherratt, dr william barker, heape & grice, commissioner powlett, stewart & robert ogilvy gibson, frederick fenton, robert moffatt, dr hugh atkinson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Currency
Four examples of Military Payment Certificates by US Military Establishments 1. C08528826c - 25 cents 2. B11569133B - 25 cents 3. C09702688C - 10 cents 4. E11610336E - 5 centscurrency -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag - Flag, Philippines
Philippines flag representing military and medical aid given to South Vietnam as of June, 1966 re the US "More Flags" aid program. Red and blue with white triangle with yellow sunburst and starsflag, philippines -
Federation University Art Collection
Photograph, Nichols, Karyl, 'Hanging Around' by Karyl Nichols, 1990
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed black and white photograph depicting two deaf foxes and a hen hanging on a fence. If you can provide information on this artist or artwork please contact us via the email link below art, artwork, karyl nichols, photograph, nude, landscape, horsham campus art collection -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Print - linocut, [Untitled] by Jenny Taylor, 1978
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Multi-layered lino cut. We are currently looking for information on the artist Jenny Taylor. If you are able to assist with information please leave let us know via the comment box below.Signed lower right hand side 'Jenny Taylor '78'art, artwork, jenny taylor, taylor, available, printmaking -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, T Nelson & Sons London, Story of Palissy the Potter, 1881
Hard Green cover With Black design and colored picture in the center.On Cover: "Lives of Great Men All Remind Us we Can Make Our Lives Sublime" "And Departing, Leave Behind Us. Footprints on the Sands of Time." Longfellow Several Inscriptions including Deep Lead Sunday School Prize Miss A Beaupeurt stawell education, religion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANZAC WAR DIARY OF WALTER LESLIE CLARK, 20 REINFORCEMENT, 22 BATTALION, 6TH. BRIGADE
Diary of Walter Leslie Clark's experiences in World War 1. Begins with his embarkation from Port Melbourne in 1917. Sample : Example: ' we arrived at our destination Port Said and disembarked on a grate warf crowded with wood and produce, and also a huge quality of munitions of war of almost every size, slowly the troops ahead of us filled on board the ship that was desgined to bear us on another stage of our journey' (sic). Walter died in France and is buried in an unmarked grave.person, individual, walter leslie clark -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet - Voucher Booklet, U.S. Forces R&R Center, Vung Tau
Cardboard folder with eight US Forces R&R Centre vouchers. They are numbered 006075 to the value of five cents and one x ten cent. Each stamp is black ink printed on green fleck paper with perforations between each voucher. Void after 25 Dec 1970. Front cover is green with black printing $1.00 over US Forces over R&R Center Vung Tau. Signature....No 006075. Void after 25 Dec 1970.booklet, us military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of Robin Holroyd Parker
Contains details of his army service, copy of his Certificate of Service and other paper documents including an article from the Army journal in 1969 re the changeover of US military payment certificates for SVN.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, australia. army. pay masters -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Airborne Assault
Two black and white Photograph of an Airborne Assault. Photo 1. Manned US Army M551 Sheridan Light Assault Tank Photo 2. Six Huey's depart after deploying Assault Troops.photograph, uh-1h helicopter, m551 sheridan tank, huey helicopter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, 161 Recce Flt Members Qualified for MUC
Framed Document in a black frame. List of 161 Recce Flt Members that Qualified for Award of the US Meritous Unit Citation whilst attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade from May 65 to May 66muc, 161 reconnaissance flight, 173rd airborne brigade -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Gill's Store Olinda, late 1920s
Small photograph showing E.M. Gill's Store in Main Street Olinda. As well as a general Store and Newsagency it served as the booking office for US Motors. There are no power poles so this dates the photograph as before 1927.Gill's Place handwritten on back of photograph.gills newsagency, us motors, general store, olinda -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Manual
Australian Army was equipped with M3 General Grant tanks during WW11. CMF Armoured Regiments had M3 General Grant tanks 1948 - 1955. Technical manuals and User Handbooks were essential equipment for Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) tradesmen permanently attached to Armoured Corps regiments as Light Aid Detachments (LAD) or AFV Workshops and were responsible for repairs and maintenance of a nature beyond the expertise of AFV crewmen and just short of major rebuilds undertaken by Base Workshop detachments.Part of a collection of workshop manuals and user handbooks relating to equipment on issue to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles during the latter half of the twentieth century.Buff colour covered booklet, 160 pages, thermal bound being Technical Manual Ordnance Maintenance Medium Tanks M3, M3A1 and M3A2. Published by US War Department 9th May 1942Ink stamp on title page " 8/13 VMR Regimental Collection " -
Tennis Australia
Cameo brooch, Circa 2001
A cameo brooch with carved image depicting a female playing tennis and inscr: 'US OPEN'. Maker name inscribed in side of shell section. Brooch framed by gold filigree. Materials: Shell, Gold/Metaltennis -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Rail Spike
Rail spike from Thai Burma railway mounted on a mahogany colour board. Silver inscription plate on top left of board Spike is L 14 cm. W 5 cm. with a rectangular headWhen you go home tell them of us, to say we gave our tomorrow for your day -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Radio Control Box, Western Electric, BC-450-a, 1940-1945
Part of the radio equipment in B-24 Liberator aircraft.This is a good example as it is unused and in its original box.Black crackle-finish radio control boxRadio control box/signal corps US Army/s.n. 84472/made by Western Electric New York.radio, control, box, bc-450-a, western, electric -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1970s
Established in 1858 by William Chambers and his son Phillip, the Chambers family have been making wine at Rosewood for over six generations. Black and white photograph of an iron roofed building with stainless steel tanks on one side, and sign in front.On sign in photo: "You've found us. The home of Chambers." On back of photo: "Chambers Rosewood" "78% p 27"wineries, north east victoria, wine industry, chambers winery, chambers rosewood, rutherglen winery, rutherglen australia, winemaker -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment Gas Mask, 1940
00215.1 Gas Mask 00215.2 Gas Mask carry bag00215.1 PBC 27.2.40 Lot 193 00215.2 US noncombatant gas mask M1A2-1-1 Child -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Song Sheets, 4th Light Horse Regiment Association Annual Re-union 1926, 1926
Three songs written by and of the 4th Light Horse - entitled 'Us and the War', 'Palestine' and, 'The Fourth Light Horse'. Two are sung to the tune "It aint gonna rain no more' and the other to "Old Folks at Home" (Stephen Foster)4th light horse, re-unions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY COLLECTION: 140TH ANNIVERSARY
Two pages typewritten invitation: Bendigo Total Abstinence Society Inc. come celebrate with us the 140th anniversary of temperance working the Bendigo area from 1857-1997. On the back a brief history of Temperance Hall.organization, club / society, total abstinence society