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Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES VARIOUS, 1) Wallace Bishop, 1) 1940, .2) pre 1939, .4) 1939 - 45, .5) 1945
.1) Badge metal 6 sided crown at top, centre has Coat of Arms, one lug on the rear and numbered. .2) Badge pressed brass squarish shape scroll at top and bottom, centre has a figure "8", two lugs on rear. .3) Badge pressed metal gold colour crown at top, centre has letters "ER" surrounded by circles and a wreath, two lugs on rear. .4) Badge pressed metal blackened with Rising Sun depiction crown at top. .5) Badge round silver colour, one side is map of Australia with person over, rear has map depiction of the world..1) On front, "Reserve Occupation", on rear, "A17936", "Issued by the Commonwealth Govt". .2) On front, "8th Aust Inf Regt, cede Nullis". .3) On front, "Royal Australian Army Service Corp". .4) "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". .5) On one side, "1945", on other, "Victory Medal".badges, uniform, headwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WWI
Frances Madge Killicoat enlisted on 5.11.15 in the Australian Army Nursing Service age 26 years, embarked for Eygpt 12.11.1915. Joins the B.E.F in Alexandria 26.3.1916, disembarks Marseilles 4.4.1916, hospital with Hay Fever 16.6.1917 later changed to Nasal Catarrh and then with Debility, rejoin unit 4.7.1917. From there she served in No 1 ACCS, 15 CCS and 10th SH. She was discharged from the AIF on her marriage to Capt S.O.Coen AAMC on 18.11.18. She had 5 brothers in the AIF, one DOW's and one awarded a DCM. 1ACCS (1st Aust Casualty Clearing Station), 15 CCS (15th Casualty Clearing Station), 10th SH (10th Stationary Hospital)Medals, court Mounted, set of (3) Re Nurse- sister F. Killicoat. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal.1. "Nurse/Sister F.M Killicoat, ANS A.F 2. "S - Nurse F.M Killicoat A.I.F" 3. "Sister F.M Killicoat A.I.F"numismatics- medals- history, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - REFERENCE, WEAPONS, Milwauke Public Museum, By order of the Board of Trustees, "THE RUDOLPH J. NUNNEMACHER COLLECTION OF PROJECTILE ARMS", Original print 1928, Reprint 1970
From the Title pages; 1. "The/ Rudolph J Nunnemacher Collection/ of/ Projectile Arms/ Part 1/ LONG ARMS". 2. "The/ Rudolph J. Nunnemacher Collection/ of/ Projectile Arms/ Part II/ SHORT ARMS".1. & 2. Hard cover book. Covers - cardboard, dark orange buckram. Gold colour print on spines. 1. 414 pages, cut, plain, off white colour paper. 'Long Arms', illustrated black and white photographs and technical drawings. Front end paper - handwritten information. 2. 1016 pages, cut, plain, off white colour paper. 'Short Arms', illustrated black and white photographs and drawings.1. Handwritten information - grey lead pencil "$20-".publications, books, reference guide, history, weapons -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Theatrical outfit, 2 piece for Ormond Choral Society
A 2 piece theatrical outfit, used by the Ormond Choral Society c 1950, which was formed by residents of the local area in order to provide artistic and musical entertainment and social activities for the community. Theatrical Societies were part of the community recreation for settlers in post World War 11 City of Moorabbin 2 piece Plum and peach coloured theatrical outfit consisting of a V shaped sleeveless top and loose, full length pants with elastic at waist worn by Ormond Choral Society for one of their productions ormond theatrical society, mckinnon, bentleigh, moorabbin, reed gladys, clark judy, clothing, actors, early settlers, post world war 11 estates, -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. C.G. Noden Shoe Shop, c1920's
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small) Typed below large photograph: "Shoe shop in Maroondah Highway 1920s." Image shows 2 men standing in doorway of shop. Writing on window reads, "C.G. Noden, returned soldier." Included with photograph is a copy of Australian Military Forces enlistment details for Charles George Noden dated 20/8/14. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Laying foundation stone for Ringwood Town Hall, Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood - 1927
Black and white photograph (2 copies- one original on cardboard backing)Written on rear of backing sheet: "Mayor A.T. Miles speaking at laying of Foundation Stone of Ringwood Town Hall, 19-2-1927." A.F.B. Long, Town Clerk behind Mayor. Left-hand side of photograph 3rd from Mayor Arthur Blood. Note Union Jack - not yet the Australian flag. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Glimpses of the Past, 18/03/1986
The article was written by Linley Hartley on the reminiscences of Lorraine Coates (nee Poulter) of her life in Greensborough. There are a lot of references to her ancestral families, particularly the Poulters and also the Roys and Hewitts. The article also refers to Lorraine's family activities during World War 2 in Richmond.Poulters, Roys and Hewitts were all local pioneer families.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News story. Includes photograph of Lorraine Coates and two scenes of 'old' Greensborough. Copy 2 of Item 177.Some minor biro marks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Glimpses of the Past, 18/03/1986
The article was written by Linley Hartley on the reminiscences of Lorraine Coates (nee Poulter) of her life in Greensborough. There are a lot of references to her ancestral families, particularly the Poulters and also the Roys and Hewitts. The article also refers to Lorraine's family's activities during World War 2 in Richmond.Poulters, Roys and Hewitts were all local pioneer families.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News story. Includes photograph of Lorraine Coates and two scenes of 'old' Greensborough. Copy 2: Item 522.Some minor biro markspoulter, hewitt, roy, greensborough, lorraine coates, richmond, st helena cemetary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Lithographic Technicians Screen Printing at the Army Survey Regiment, c1970s
These two photographs were most likely taken in the 1970s at the Army Survey Regiment’s Drill Hall Golden Square, Bendigo. The photos are annotated with the name of the technicians written on the back. In these photos the technicians are performing screen printing tasks.This is a set of photographs of lithographic technicians using screen printing equipment at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo from c1960s to c1980s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1970s, L to R: Bruce Appleford, SGT Evan Giri, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1970s, Ian ‘Lofty’ Turner, Lithographic Squadron.1 to .2 – personnel names (less rank) annotated on back. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Hold your horses for tram plan study", 3/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Saturday 3/2/1996 written by Peter Hiscock, Chairman Ballarat Tourism Board replying to D.H. Woodward's (notes as former councillor) letter of 31/1/1996 (item 1468), commenting that the study should be done before knocking the project. Notes that the questions are valid, but the study should be done. Notes that Mr. Woodward has opposed many heritage projects. Also has a Burns cartoon about cable TV."Sat 3/2/96" in blue ink on top edge.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Kilmore Historical Society
Photograph, 13 Sydney Street
Was the site of J. Quinn Bakery and Breakells Bakery and shop20cm x 12.5 black and white photograph of the shop at 13 Sydney Street which at the time of the photograph was J.R. Mens Wear. Light coloured recently renovated building, some of the older trim remains and restored, corrugated steel awning which leads down the arcade, concrete planter box out the front of the shop. Was the location of J. Quinn Bakery and Breakells Bakery and shop. 2 picture available in the item offering slightly different angles.Written on the back: Photo 1: 1024 Photo 2: 1025baker, bakery, bakers and bakeries, shopfront, mens fashion -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Wooden Football on stand, Norwood High School, Ringwood, Inter School House Trophy 1969, 1969
Heavy brown wooden football on wooden base with two tarnished metal plaques.; 1. Norwood Inter School House Competition donated by N.W. Verzyl; 2. Stuart House 1969 +Additional Keywords: Verzyl, N. W. / Morris, Greg / Stuart House1. Norwood Inter School House Competition donated by N.W. Verzyl; 2. Stuart House 1969 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - GLOVES, Gloria Gloves
Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 Collection. See Cat no. 5942P, for details of his service.1. & 2. Pair of brown soft leather gloves with press stud attachment. Three rows of stitching on back. Double stitched hem around glove opening. Right hand size label sewn inside on opening hem. Manufacturers name on press stud.1. & 2. stamped in black on inside of gloves '341 (upwards arrow), D (upwards arrow) D.'uniform, accessory, gloves -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Trophy, 1891
The Warrnambool Regatta was held on the Hopkins River on Sunday 27 December 1891. B. Laing rowed for the Warrnambool Rowing Club. A trophy was given to each member of the Maiden Four crew- A. Lumsden (bow), B. Laing (2), D. Rowan (3), J. Rowan (stroke), A. Geilhofer (cox). B. Laing was also a steward in the St John's Lodge.Brass bell shaped dome with a 4 cm circular hoop containing a tree motif.Warrnambool Regatta Boxing Day 1891 Maiden Four. Warrnambool Rowing Club. B. Laing No 2.trophy, warrnambool, 1891, rowing, hopkins river -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph x 2 of pioneer gravesites, 11th January, 1985
Pictorial record of the graves of early pioneers Mrs Elizabeth Eyre who died in 1879 located at Tawonga Homestead and Mary Hollands , located at Mullagong in TawongaRecord of early history of Kiewa Valley pioneers Gwen Hobbs and Rob Hollands are descendants of pioneer farmers. Hobbs and Hollands families have lived and worked in the Kiewa Valley for many years.1. Colour photograph of 2 Kiewa Valley residents visiting gravesites of pioneer Elizabeth Eyre who died in 1879. Grave located at Tawonga Homestead. 2. Colour photograph of Kiewa Valley residents visiting the gravesite of Mrs Mary Hollands, pioneer of the area. Gravesite located at Mullagong property in Tawonga.1. Handwritten in ink on back of photograph: Gwen Hobbs and Rob Hollands - Tawonga Homestead grave 2. Handwritten in ink on back of photograph: Gwen Hobbs and Barbara, Rob and Margaret Hollands at Mullagong graveselisabeth eyre, mary hollonds, tawonga, graves -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - EMBROIDERED AND CARD WW1, c.WW1
Silk postcard from a soldier in WW1.1. Pale cream colour postcard with an embroidered front in the form of a folded envelope. On top part is embroidered a red and green bunch of flowers. On the bottom part is embroidered a message. Inside the pocket is a card. 2. The card has a message surrounded by 8 shields with the flags of the various allies in WW1.1. Embroidered in "To my dear Daughter". 2. On card is "Hearty Birthday Greetings" and various flags.postcard, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CARD, WHERE THE AUSTRALIANS REST WW1, c. post WWI
“Where the Australians Lie” This item came to a family / widow etc with The Commemorative plaque & Commemorative scroll as package. Leo Harris No 3132. Refer 2478 for service history also 2476, 2477P, 2479.3..1) Small folder folds in 2, light brown colour. Front has Rising Sun at top under 'Australian Imperial Force'. Inside cover has details of the deceased person. Next to that is a cut out space for a photo of the grave of the deceased. Rear has name & address of person who received the folder. .2) Sepia colour photo of grave of the above .1).“In memory of HARRIS LEO No 3132 - Gunner - 25th Field Artillery Brigade - ANZAC Cemetery Sailly SUR LA LYS Plot 2 Row 3 - Armentieres, France”documents, military, remembrance. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS, 1942
.1) & .2) A pair of steel 20 mm cannon shells made into pepper & salt shakers. Brass nose caps have been drilled out, one has 1 hole & the other 3. The sides are painted red & yellow. A brass shell case is crimped down onto the cannon shell. The copper driving band is unused..1) Salt: “ Nose cap: Lot 2-50424-214-42”, Shell: “Lot 50424-178 1942 KOP M” , Base: “20MM-M21 1942 GMS” .2) Pepper: Nose cap: “Lot 2-50424-214-42”, Casing: “Lot 50424-178 1942 KOP”, Base: “20MM-M21 1942 GMS”military history-souvenirs, trench art -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at the Wharf terminus, c1920
The photograph shows Geelong No. 2, built by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1911 in its as-built configuration, c1920 at the Wharf terminus, known as the Moorabool Street Pier. The tram line was opened in 1912 and closed in 1940 when the track in Corio St was extended to the Beach terminus. There are a number of horse-drawn vehicles in the view with goods being loaded or unloaded on the ship moored on the right. The tramway was operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo). The photograph from the collection of Ken Magor was published in the Sydney Tramway Museum's magazine Trolley Wire in April 1981. The photo caption advises - "The steamship to the right is the Edina, a veteran Port Phillip steamer which was launched in 1854 and was not broken up until 1957." This tram is part of the collection at the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Yields information about Geelong No.2 and the Wharf terminus.Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at the Wharf terminus c1920. geelong, wharf, mesco, moorabool st pier, edina, tram 2 -
Clunes Museum
Article - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, BALLARAT COURIER PTY. LTD, NOV. 24,1972 + JUNE 2, 1967
THE ARTICLES ARE BOTH FROM THE COURIER REGARDING A VISIT BY THE GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA, SIR ROHAN DELACOMBE,AND AN ATTEMPT BY THE TALBOT & CLUNES SHIRE COUNCIL TO HAVE A PENAL ESTABLISHMENT IN CLUNES.COPIES OF THE BALLARAT COURIER NEWSPAPERS WITH ARTICLES REGARDING CLUNES1. SEVEN YEAR OLD ANDREW HILL SHAKING HAND WITH THE GOVERNER 2. CLUNES TO SEEK PRISON.local history, document, newspaper, events and celebrations, governor of victoria sir rohan delacombe -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, 1937 - 1941
.1) 6oth Italian Infantry Division, formed in May 1937 in Libya, destroyed in July 1942 near El Alamein..1) Medal, roundish shape, metal with ribbon, green colour and yellow down both sides. .2) Medal, rectangular shape, metal with section of cloth attached. Both have raised depictions..1) “Divisioni Di Fanteria Sabratha (60)” on rear. .2) “fervent Rotae, fervent Animi, Gruppo vignola 1941 1X” on reverse.60th division, italian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Doug Hill
An original painting of Warrant Office Class 2 Doug Hill in uniform in the background, also depicting the medal awarded for his service to the war. In the foreground is Doug Hill as a civilian in more recent timesDoug Hill, Australian Artillery Warrant Officer Class 2, Australian Army Training Team vietnam 1964-1965 and 1968-1969painting, vietnam lest we forget, aattv -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - VICKERS MACHINE GUN HANDBOOK, 1923
1. Manual relating to the training, in use and maintenance of Vickers Machine Gun, 2. Manual for operating a machine gun issued in UK in 1925.1. Vickers Machine Gun handbook of 162 pages plus schematics and bibliography. Stapled, faded yellow in colour. Issued 1923. 2. Handbook for machine Gun Training. Red cover and white paper. 106 pages plus bibliography. 1. Front... Handbook for .303 in Vickers Machine gun. On back page written VX26929. T. J. PATTULLO.passchendaele barracks trust, vickers machine gun, training manuals -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Frederick Dorey 30.5.09, 1909
Studio photograph as postcard sent by Frederick Dorey to his Mother and father on 30.5.1909. He was aged 18 1/2 years. Frederick is wearing a military uniform.18 1/2 years. To my dear Mother & Father from their Son Frederick. To my dear Mother & Father from their Son Frederick Dorey, 30.5.09 dorey, frederick dorey -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, 2) 29/08/1916
.1) Is re Evan. EVANS No. 3114 in 6th Batt. 10th Reinforcements then transferred to 1st Pioneers. .2) "To Joe & Linne from cousin Leslie 3rd/38th Batt." .10) Letter is to Joe & Linne from apparently "Jim" .1) Re Evans. There is an Evan Owens No 3114 enlisted in 10th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 10.7.1915 age 21 years. Em bark for Egypt 29.9.1915, transfer to 1st Pioneer Batt 12.3.1916, embark for France 2.3.1916, WIA 22/27 .7.1916 GSW head, rejoin unit 16.10.1916, discharged from the AIF 3.8.1919. .2) Re Leslie. This possibly Albert Leslie Owens (brother to Evan) No 953, enlisted in the AIF in C Coy 38th Batt on 21.2.1916 age 24 years. Embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital with Measles 18.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, detached to 10th Light Trench Mortar Battery, WIA 6.5.1917 GSW to face and left eye, while recovering he was admitted to hospital 13.8.1917 with Retinitis (eye), returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit 5.2.1918..1) Photo, sepia colour showing large group of soldiers (46) seated on a hill side. A small dog in the front row. .2) Postcard photo of soldier in pith helmet beside palm tress, B&W. .3) Postcard photo of soldier standing with crop, B&W. .4) Postcard photo of soldier standing with officers cane, B&W. .5) Postcard photo of soldier standing with riding crop, B&W. .6) Postcard photo of 11 soldiers outside a hut, B&W. .7) Photo postcard of soldier with "Red Cross" on arm, B&W. .8) Photo postcard of soldier, portrait, B&W. .9) Photo, postcard of group of soldiers (10) outside tents, B&W. .10) Photo, postcard of soldier standing outside building holding a crop, B&W. Letter written on the back in ink, B&W.photography-photographs, military history - army -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Chemist, 1940's
Medicines came in bottles sold by the chemist locally or at a large city chemist store on a shopping expedition.The shape and colour the the bottles changed as did the stopper used to seal it. Use of linseed oil and milk of magnesia.Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, stopper, embossing and use. Aesthetic: Display showing colour and shape.Clear brown glass bottle used for medicine - possibly linseed oil or milk of magnesia. It has straight sides three quarters of the way up tapering to the neck ending with a lip and a screw top. Rectangular base with embossing. 3 sides and base are slightly indented. The 4th side is flat with an embossed '2' at the bottom in the middle. Side: '2' Base: 'G 374' followed by the common seal 'A' with 'G' and 'M' inside the 'A'chemist, medicines, brown glass bottle, liniseed oil, milk of magnesia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: A ROYAL GARLAND
A large red coloured book titled 'A Royal Garland 'The Illustrated London News' Panorama of The Events of The Glorious Month of June 1953. A series of photos of the British Royal Family during June 1953. Printed and published by 'The Illustrated London News,' Ingram House, 195-198 Strand, London, W.C.2. 32 pgs.'The Illustrated London News,' Ingram House, 195-198 Strand, London, W.C.2.royalty, british, royal tour, lydia chancellor, british royal family, coronation, the queen, royal yacht -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - SYLLABUS OF PARADES 1917, Head Quarters Drill hall Mollison St Bendigo, C.1917
All the Platoons in the Companies are governed by Quotas as to year born 1900 - 1903. Three Officers names are mentioned in black print; Capt J.Laidler Officer Commanding 67 Batt Senior cadets. Lieut R.L.Houston Area Officer 67B Lieut G.J.C. Dyett Area Officer 67B. .1) Parade card, light brown colour, folds in half, all print in black type, covers senior cadet Training for B,C Coy’s plus Junior Technical School for quarter ending 31March 1917. .2) Same as .1) but covers period quarter ending 30 June 1917. .3) Same as .10 & .2) but covers period quarter ending 31 Dec 1917. All three have the Cadets name at the top of page, all three are stamped inside as dates attended parade..1) .2) .3) On front cover in pencil or ink, (Cadet) “K Guiney”. .1) Stamped in purple 13 times, “Present A.O.67 B” .2) Stamped in purple 7 times,, “Present A.O 67B” .3) Stamped in purple 7 times, “Present A.O 67Bsyllabus, parades cadets, training -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Land Title, Land Purchase, 2/02/1858
Photocopy of agreement for land purchase by auction held on 2 February 1858.Photocopy of agreement for land purchase by auction held on 2 February 1858. Purchase by Nelson Polak of land adjacent to Dandenong Creek.Photocopy of agreement for land purchase by auction held on 2 February 1858. polak, nelson, dandenong creek, land sales -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Wedding photo of Frederick Chalmers & Hilda Hutchinson, 2/05/1914 12:00:00 AM
Black and white laser print of Wedding Photo of Frederick Chalmers and Hilda Hutchinson married in Christ Church, Mitcham on 2 May1914.chalmers, frederick, hilda, hutchinson, christ church anglican church mitcham