Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Musicians of the official Sep-Oct 67 Melbourne Concert Party, Denise 'Ding Dong" Drysdale and the band look skyward as a salvo of artillery shells pass close overhead. Patty McGrath sings blissfully on. The Artillery Diggers used to welcome all concert parties this way. photograph, melbourne concert party, denise drysdale, patti mcgrath, digger, artillery, 1st atf base, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainers, musicians, denis gibbons

Black and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paperObverse: Party of Officers & Men of Victorian / Naval Brigade taking part in Beech -(cutoff) / Reverse: BMM8744/military album, burke museum, beechworth, beechworth museum, military, naval brigade, victorian naval brigade, brigade, naval, navy

.1) George Edgar Godlip Yung seated on a swing and two children, possibly grandchildren Alice (b1914) and Grace (b1915) Watson. Note bridge in background so perhaps Peterborough? .2) A family outing to the beach on a cold, windy day. Uncle Ted was Charles Edward Smith, an Anglican minister and the son of George Henry and Emma (b Keys) Smith and a sister of Clara Emma Yung (b Smith). On the left of the photo is George Edgar Yung, his brother-in-law and most likely the lady on the right is his sister Clara. They are rugged up for the day. Note the steel tips on 'Clara's shoes. Two black and white photographs at Warrnambool Beach..1) G E Yung ;( crossed out - Alice and Grace) Watson .2) Uncle Ted and partywarrnambool, warrnambool beach, charles edward smith, clara emma yung, george edgar godlip yung, peterborough

The marriage of John (Jack) Raymond Bruns VX88627 to Margaret Joyce Ball (Peggy) "Dad" per inscription is Alan Ball VX85724 refer Cat No5589P. Grandad, Grandma is Arthur & Gertrude Ball. For Jack Bruns service history/collection refer Cat No 5592.Photograph sepia tone shows a wedding party of eight persons in an outside setting, on the rear of original photo was writing in pencil.On the rear in pencil from left to right, "Mr & Mrs Ray Bruns, Dad, Jack, Peggy, Grandad, Dorothy Bruns, Grandma, Jacks wedding 10.3.1942"photographs,

Photo taken at Graeme Chappell's 21st birthday. From left to right: Doreen Eaton & Jack Deller, Doug Bottoms & Bev ?, Graeme Chappell & Kathy Penrose, Doug Leibert & Kaye Penrose, Darryl Williams & ?.Photo shows a group of people, five men and five women, taken at a twenty-first birthday party at Pomonal Hall.peoplerecreation, entertainment

Coloured photograph of Governor's visit to Schwerkolt Cottage showing the Governor, John Landy viewing the lace display with the official party.schwerkolt cottage, fry, judith, chong, robert, orange, william

Coloured photograph of Governor's visit to Schwerkolt Cottage showing official party walking up to the Museum after viewing the cellar.governors, schwerkolt cottage

President of Nunawading Historical Society, Valda Arrowsmith, addressing visitors to Friends of Schwerkolt Cottage Wisteria Party, October 1995.arrowsmith, valda, friends of schwerkolt cottage, wisteria party

A programme of songs used in a Comradeship Christmas gathering at Legacy function in 1971. Contains words to songs only.Comradeship Committee meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. This carol booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together at their Comradeship meetings and in particular singing carols at Christmas time. A programme of songs for a Christmas party on tryfold card, red cover with black type. White paper inside with black type. comradeship, function, songs

Christmas Party Date and Location Unknown - 2 Males getting drinks out of Esky + 3 more Standing AroundPolaroidperson, group, christmas party

Christmas Party Date and Location Unknown - 3 Males standing + 1 Female and 4 Males sitting Chatting and DrinkingPolaroidperson, group, christmas party

Christmas Party Date and Location Unknown - Several Males sitting around table plus 4 Others Standing Around.Polaroidperson, group, christmas party

Christmas Party Date and Location Unknown -2 males Standing near a Whiteboard 5 Other Persons sitting a tablesPolaroidperson, group, christmas party

Colour photograph of the wedding party at marriage of Chris and Lisa Whelan taken at farm building Nyerimilang Park Nungurner Victoriacelebrations

New Idea magazine from January 18th, 1969. on the cover a young girl in white dress. Girl's party dress pattern. Cooking for picnics. Garden furniture and accessories to make! Tony Curtis today. Party Beauty. Special bargain offer. Price 15 cents. The magazine has 64 pages.books, magazines, women's magazine

This violin was played by VX30301 Dvr Roy Arnel, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force Concert Party, in the Changi POW camp, Singapore from 1942-1945. It is claimed that the violin, in its case was thrown over the wall by a Chinese civilian. Roy Arnel, a South African by birth enlisted on 7 June 1940 at Royal Park, Melbourne and served with 2 AASC Company as a driver. He was captured by the Japanese Imperial Army at the fall of Singapore in February 1942. There was more than one concert party in Changi as indicated on the rear of the violin. The details of the Dutch, British and American Concert Parties scratched in to the varnish. There are the some well known names scratched into the violin including: The English author and cartoonist, Ronald Searle; Australian entertainer, Frank Rich; and Australian Author, Russell Braddon. Mr Arnel died in 1982 and the violin was presented to Melbourne Legacy for preservation, safe keeping and display. Further research found that one of the AIF comedians, Harry Smith, had a catch phrase, 'You'll never get off the Island' which became almost the watchword of the prisoners throughout the captivity. That ties with the phrase etched around the outside of the violin, "We'll never get off the island."A very valuable piece of equipment brought back from World War II now on display in Legacy House function room.Violin (00078.1): Violin case (00078.2): Bow (00078.3): Bag of violin parts (00078.4):Around the edge of the instrument's body: "We'll never get off the island" On the front body of the violin: "AIF concert party"; "P.O.W. camp Singapore" Names inscribed on the front body of the violin in columns from left to right: Ray Tullipan, Fred Stringer, Herb Almond, L Jacques, Keith Harris, Jack Garrett, Dave Goodwin, H Sabin, Fred F Brightfield, Jack Boardman, Ern Warne, Ern Banks, T Hoffman, Roy P Arnel, Harold W Reid, W Middleton, Douglas Matthews, Bob Picken, Harry Smith ('appy Harry), Ted Druitt "VIOLIN PLAYED BY" VX30301, (DVR) R S Arnel AIF Concert Party in POW Camp Selerang and Changi Gaol Singapore 1942-1945; T Mack O.C and Producer Harry Tennall; Jack Smith; Walter W Dains; Keith C Stephens; C E Trotter; W Sullivan, Syd Piddington; John Nibbs; Doug Peart; John Wood; Jack Geoghegan; Berry Barton; Barney Bolton; Tom Hussey; Kim De Grey; Clarrie Barker; Ron Caple; Russ Bradon; Bernard McCaffrey; Bart Galbraith; Charles Wiggins; Stan “ Judy” Garland. Rear of Violin has inscriptions top to bottom, left to right. Hans???en; Dutch Concert Party; H.S. Van der Linden; M Bark; B Freunbusch; F Horguine; H. J. Hurgarden; Lt H. J. Scholer (Violin); H.A.F. Pet; M Van Dyk; W J Witte; G H Fransen; E Ewig; M Ruwart (Hypnotist); A V Korem(Dancer) C N Rob (Violin) C H Kuipers (Guitar); W C Emmenes (Cellist) L H R???? (Violin) British Concert Party Alex????; P Holland ( “ Dutchy” Accordian); Wray Gibson :AH!; E J Bawer (Drums); Clem (Lofty) Relf(Clarinet); Bill Williams (Piano); Ken Luke; Ronald Searle; Charles Dobman “Good Luck”; Dan Harts(”Professor”); Gil Mitchell ( Violinist); John Fitzgerald; E Botor (Tenor Horn); Ronald Lewis; Ronnie Horner; Robin Wilbury; Jack M Wood ( Producer); Denis A S Houghton (Bass); C J Buckingham; Stan Mesurier; E B Dobson USA Concert Camberts Party Don Smith; Owen Baggett; Denis Roland; Stan Willner; Albert “ HAP” Kelley (Trombone); Joe Manella; Charles Kelleher. Internal manufactures tag “ “Excelsior” Brand Specally made for the Tropic and reputed for good ton and workmanship Made in Czechoslovakia”changi violin, pow

This is an election leaflet for Michael Barling who was a candidate in the Federal House of Representatives seat of Wannon in 2013. This electorate is in the south west of Victoria and is the second largest in the State. It includes Portland, Hamilton, Warrnambool, Ararat and Halls Gap. Michael Barling, a teacher, was an unsuccessful candidate, winning 39.9% of the primary vote. Dan Tehan won the seat and is the present Wannon representative. This leaflet is of minor interest as an example of the advertising leaflets produced by a candidate for a Federal Government electorate.This is an A4 page paper leaflet folded in three and printed on both sides with printed material, colour photographs and the Labor Party logo. Front part: ‘Michael Barling, Labor For Wannon, Australian Labor’.wannon electorate, federal house of representatives, warrnambool

Black and white photograph of Dodge funeral vehicle and gun carriage carrying the coffin of James Kelly Kerr attended by the Bearer Partyphotograph, funeral procession, james kelly kerr

Unframed photo of glenys Shearman and WO2 George Logan performing a duet when the Australian Concert Party visited Vietnam in 1970AWM WAR/70/0274/VNglenys shearman, australian concert party

Slovenians at a party1965/66Slovenians gathering at a partyBlack and white photo of Slovenians attending a party. Mr and Mars Mursic, Matija Cimerman, Anica Cimerman (Markic) Marija Cimermanslovenians at a party, slovenian association melbourne

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Part of a series showing aspects of camp life circa 1932Black and white photograph of group of soldiers comprising a sergeant, two cooks, and five fatigue party. They are peeling potat0es into three dixies.

In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985.Colour photograph showing guidon parties " right Dressing " at Puckapunyal. right Dress is performed following the March On to correct misalignment in the ranks.