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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBook - VAOC Observer's Log Book
Volunteer Air Observer's Corp (VAOC) log book from the Camberwell Post with handwritten observations covering the period between 28 August 1944 and 20 September 1945Foolscap, paper logbook with brown cover and black binding. Pages within are lined and contents are handwritten by mulltiple authors. The table has the following headings: Date; Observer on duty (signature); Time on; Time off; Remarks. Enclosed within are four paper documents: 1. Brown paper envelope from the Commonwealth of Australia Department of Air with the heading, On His Majesty's Service, from the Officer in Charge VAOC Control Post, Melbourne 2. Typed document headed, Ulcer Diet for Amublatory (sp) Patients 3. Typed list of names headed, Nominal Roll Camberwell 4. The Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Fathers' Association of Victoria Nomination for Membership formFront cover: "V.A.O.C / Observer's Log Book / Post No" (typed). "5693 (?)" and illegible handwritten text vaoc, volunteer air observer's corp, vaoc log book, camberwell post, the sailors, soldiers and airmen's fathers' association of victoria, ulcer diet -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 82nd annual report 1977 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1978
Articles in annual report include: President's report, finance report, balance sheet, Bendigo branch golden jubilee, auxiliaries, volunteer services, blind members, life governors. 1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, annual reports, rupert hamer, sister l maher, john wicking, e.m. stranks, bob pearson, l. weate, r. hair, edith lain, peg hall, lillian evans, bryan sitlington, loloma roberts, emily hardy -
Vision AustraliaText, Royal Blind Society at a glance, 2002
3 page discussion of the main facts about the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales, including a brief history, staffing and volunteer numbers, structure and the services it provides.1 Microsoft Word documentroyal blind society of new south wales -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 2005 Vision Australia Geelong office, 2008
Images taken around the Vision Australia Geelong office at 79 High Street, Belmont in 2008. Amongst the view of the foyer and walkway are the client artworks and banners sewn by volunteers.10 colour photographs taken around the Geelong officevision australia, geelong, volunteers -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLET AND NOMINAL ROLL FOR WAIKATO 1863, William THOMASON, "Marching to the Waikato 1863"
"Marching to the Waikato 1863/ An outline of the Waikato War/ With A Nominal Roll/ of the Volunteers from Bendigo "& District" "New Zealand Wars of the 1860's". Author William (Bill) Thomason.Soft cover booklet facsimile. Cover - cardboard, black print on glossy blue background. Illustrated front and back, black print. Front - Column of troops on the march. Back - troops with cannon carriage. 36 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated in black print - photographs, posters and illustrations.books, history, new zealand wars -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Article of Bendigo Historical Society Volunteer Kay Macgregor, Sat May 30 2020
Kay and Jim are two dedicated volunteers and history lovers, They were celebrated atthe society's end of year lunch. They have a combine contribution of more than three decades.Bendigo Weekly: Front and inner page Story entitled 'History's Online Home with photos of Kay and Jim Evans.bendigo historical society, kaymacgregor, jim evans -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Staff Number Record Sheets, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), 1974 to 1996
Yields information about BTPS and BTM personnel and their issued kits.Two Sets of lined sheets, punched on left hand side with a plastic edge protection strip, ruled in red ink and completed in blue or red ink, recording staff numbers for the various volunteers for either the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society or the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Records staff number, name, outfit issued, punch and key and notes. .1 - 21 Quarto sheets, prepared annually from 1.7.1974 to 30.6.1985 (See image btm2480i1 and i2) .2 - 16 A4 sheets, prepared annually from 17.7.1986 to 30.6.1996 (See image btm2480i3 to i6) See Reg item 4972 for 1/7/1996 to 31/12/2007.trams, tramways, tickets, staff numbers, records, btm -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 4, early to mid 1973
Set of four Black and white photographs of some of the people, volunteer workers who were involved in the construction of the BTPS depot and trackwork - mid 1972 to 1973. .1 - Gavin Young in the mess room .2 - Richard Gilbert in the mess room .3 - Bill Kingsley, ?, ? Bounds and Gavin Young standing by an old tar heater being used as a heater in front of No. 1 road. .4 - Richard Gilbert, Andrew Hall, Bill Kingsley and Gavin Young - making up boxing for the cut off walls - early to mid 1973. See - 1972 - 1973 Annual Report which has a list of dates on page 3 of events at the depot.trams, tramways, depot fan, btps, construction, people and places, tram 14 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - PHOTO
Collection of newspaper articles and colour photo of Violee Davey, who was a student at Golden Square Laurel St. 1189. Violee was born on 10th June, 1906, to David and Margaret Davey, one of 16 ? Children. She was a volunteer at the Bendigo Easter Fair for 81 years. She received the Order of Australia Medal for services to community. Violee was the oldest living ex pupil at the 125h. Anniversary celebrations in 1998. Photo shows Violee cutting the 125th. Centenary cake, with Zac Allen, the youngest student. Photo is entitled 'youngest and oldest student' Article 'Happy days recalled' tells the story of Violee's days at Golden Square Primary and the celebration of her 100th. Birthday.Bendigo Advetrtisereducation, primary, golden square laurel st p.s. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter - CMHS August 2013 pdf, August 2013
The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned3 x A4 paper pages printed on one side. CMHS members, Jim, Frank, Daniella, Andre and Joan attended the MAV Awards night, Box Cottage was acknowledged as being in the top 5 out of 150 for Cataloguing artefacts by Volunteers. Bill and Joan visited Mentone Park Primary School on July 12th. Bill prepared a Power-point Display and Joan handed interesting items to the children - flat iron, stereoscope, butter churn etc. Notices for the Open Day August 25th celebrating Harry Hawker. Local Dignitaries and the Hawker family are expected. September 29th Open Day . Jim has attached a history of Harry Hawker's War City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter August 2013ty of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, east bentleigh, city of kingston, harry hawker, world war 1914-1918, aeroplanes -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph, Jan Macdonald, Lunch break at Viewbank Homestead dig, 1999
Colour photograph of volunteers at the Viewbank Homestead. These photos taken in 1999 during the Viewbank Homestead archaeological dig. The donor of these photos is shown in the red jumper with white spots, holding a microphone.2 colour photographs of Viewbank Homestead digviewbank homestead, banyule road viewbank, viewbank, archaeological digs -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMagazine, Banyule City Council, Banyule Banner July/August 2013, 2013_07
The Banyule Banner is published quarterly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition includes information on Volunteer Awards and Council budget.A record of events within the City of Banyule.20 pages (approx.), colour illustrations.banyule city council -
Mont De LanceyMug
The Bailiwick of Guernsey Millennium Tapestry. One in a collection of ten tapestries produced by Island volunteers. Each canvas represents 100 years of Guernsey history. 'First Edition' The Fourteenth Century.White Mug with handle and depiction of The Bailiwick of Guernsey Millennium Tapestry (No. 4 in a Series of 10).mugs -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL 1989, National HQ of the RSL, 2.3.1989
John Kerr Barnes. This is the highest award in the RSL for 25 years outstanding service. Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work with the Bendigo Sub - Branch.Certificate framed, frame is timber, certificate backing is green, certificate yellow with an ornate edgeing, gold RSL Logo at the top followed by the wording "The Meritorious Medal" to "John Kerr Barnes", all print in black with red seal bottom RH corner, signed and dated."Meritorious Medal - awarded to - John Kerr Barnes by the National Congress in appreciation of 25 years outstanding service" Dated "Canberra this 2nd day of March 1989" Signed "................." National President Signed ".... Gollings" National Secretary. brsl, smirsl, meritorious -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - STATE APPRECIATION 2006, Vic RSL HQ Branch, C.2006
John Kerr Barnes OAM. Refer Cat No 8040 for all Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work for the Bendigo Sub Branch plus his WW2 service details.Certificate framed, frame is brown timber colour, certificate yellow colour with ornate edgeing, RSL logo at the top followed by in red "Returned and Services League of Australia", in blue "Victorian Branch Inc", text of award follows, signed and with red seal at RH bottom corner."Awarded to Jack Barnes as a token of Appreciation and in grateful recognition of services rendered to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch as Secretary over 43 years".brsl, smirsl, appreciation -
Bendigo Military MuseumMagazine - NORWAY'S ROLE IN NORTHERN FRONT, His Majesty's Stationery Office, ARCTIC WAR, 1945
When Norway surrendered in 1940, citizens in overseas locations banded together to form a volunteer force. It was eventually officially recognised and grew to be an effective fighting force in the taking back of Norway.Dark cover magazine with picture of soldier on front with an arctic snow background with several grounded gliders behind him. Arctic scene going over to the back. Contents contain pictures and descriptions of establishment of free Norway Forces and their growth as a viable fighting force.Headed "Arctic War - Norway's Role on the Northern Front."ww2, magazine, norway resistence -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Frank Wright of the 71st Infantry, 01/10/1920
The Ballarat phase of the battalion's history was formed as the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment on 9 August 1858 as a result of the Crimean War, coupled with the withdrawal of the British Army in 1857. In the years between its formation and the outbreak of War in 1914, the battalion went through a series of name changes as follows: 1854 – Earliest units of the RVR formed ( Melbourne Volunteer Rifle Regt. ) 1858 – Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment (later Rangers) 1884 – 3rd Balarat Ballarat Infantry 1892 – 1st Battalion, 3rd Victorian Regiment 1898 – 3rd battalion, Victoria Infantry Brigade 1901 – 3rd Battalion Infantry Brigade 1908 – 1st Battalion 7th Australian Infantry Regiment 1912 – 70th Battalion (Ballarat Regiment) including Geelong 1912 – 71st Battalion (City of Ballarat Regiment) (From http://www.internationalhistoriansassociation.com/~internat/ihawiki/index.php?title=8th/7th_Battalion,_Royal_Victoria_Regiment)Frank Wright in the uniform of the 71st Infantryfrank wright, 71st infantry, 71st ergiment -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Markby, Dorothy
Dorothy Markby was a volunteer at organisations in Kangaroo Ground and Jagajaga: Kangaroo Ground Primary School Parents Committee, Eltham High School Committee, Kangaroo Ground Rural Fire Brigade auxiliary, Planning Committee for kindergarten at Kangaroo Ground, Lifeline, Do Care, Rosanna Indoor Bowls Committee, Rosanna Fire Station Community House Committee, and member of Eltham Historical Society. Contents Photocopy, no date, of a page from an unidentified document listing volunteers: Maria Long, Dorothy Marby andFrances(?) McIntyreNewspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdorothy markby, kangaroo ground primary school parents committee, eltham high school committee, kangaroo ground rural fire brigade auxiliary, kangaroo ground kindergarten, lifeline, do care, rosanna indoor bowls committee, rosanna fire station community house committee, eltham historical society, maria long, frances mcintyre -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - IDENTITY CARD, State Emergency Services, 19 Sept 1942
During WW2 R.H. Baron volunteered as an ambulance driver with the State Emergency Service. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Blue coloured folded identity card. Cover is blue buckram. Inside details are printed in black type with handwritten additions in black ink. State of Victoria crest printed at top. Inside colour is cream. Printing on front cover in dark blue capital letters.Handwritten details on inside in black ink: 'R. Baron, 50 Pender St. Preston, Auxiliary Ambulance Driver No. 676, Lim, Melbourne, 19th September 1942.' Stamped in purple ink: a signature of issuing authority.robert h. baron, cooper collection, state emergency service, identity card -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Air Raid Precautions, WWII, Manual of General Training Sept. 1939
With the onset of WWII, the Victorian State Emergency Council of Defence printed this book for the volunteers who kept watch for enemy aeroplanes flying in the skies during the day and night. For success, training was necessary.During WWII the SECV township of Bogong had an Air Observer's Hut used to monitor the skies overhead for enemy planes. Men and women working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme volunteered to be rostered on duty. See also KVHS 0937 (photo) and KVHS 0938 (certificate)Small book grey with black print and a red binding with 64 pages. issued by the Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence.Pages 26, 48 & 49 have pencil marks / notes.air raid, wwii, secv, kiewa hydro electric scheme, bogong, victorian state emergency council -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Forging paths for soldiers ; and, Appeal keeps the volunteers busy, 19/04/2017
2 articles: A former serviceman is driven to help war veterans find work reports and, Appeal keeps volunteers busy. Local RSLs raise funds in the lead up to ANZAC Day.News article 2 pages, black text, colour image.soldiers, war veterans, anzac day -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Marcello hits a high note, 18/10/2017
33 years ago, Watsonia musician and artist Marcello D'Amico decided to spend a few weeks volunteering with the Italian Pensioners' Federation of Victoria. He is now the voluntary co-ordinator of the group. News article 1 page, black text and colour image.watsonia, marcello damico, italian pensioners federation of victoria, volunteers -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - Coloured, C Oct 1985
The photo is taken outside the Halls Gap Hall. A parade was held in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit, together with the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo shows people chatting. There is a brick wall with a mural displayed on it in the background. Two women in the foreground are pinning sprigs of thryptomene to their apparel.events, wildflower show -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Ted Rohan at 'Thirst Aid' kiosk, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Lloyd Holmes, 1991
Photographed by volunteer Lloyd Holmes, who did copying as well as originals for the Vintage Port Worth Preserving oral history project 1989-1991. Used in 'They Can Carry Me Out'Black and white photograph of Ted Rohan behind souvenir counter of 'Thirst Aid' (western) kiosk, Station Pier, 1991On rear: 'Ted Rohan, "Thirst-Aid" (western) kiosk, Station Pier, 1991. Note pennants, kept in stock since the days of immigration and sea travel at request of ships' crews. Photo LLoyd Holmes (duplicate copy of Library's VP photo)'business and traders - kiosk, piers and wharves - station pier, lloyd holmes, edward j (ted) rohan, thirst-aid kiosk -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Betty Rohan at 'Thirst Aid' kiosk, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Lloyd Holmes, 1991
Photographed by volunteer Lloyd Holmes, who did copying as well as originals for the Vintage Port Worth Preserving oral history project 1989-1991. Used in 'They Can Carry Me Out'Black and white photograph of Betty Rohan behind the 'fishing' counter of 'Thirst Aid' (western) Kiosk, Station Pier, 1991On back:'Betty Rohan 1991 - 25 years at Station Pier Western Kiosk (fishing tackle and baits added to sales stock at request of the many who fish from the per) Duplicate copy of Library's VP photo'piers and wharves - station pier, business and traders - kiosk, lloyd holmes, betty rohan, thirst-aid kiosk -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
Military encampments took place in Canon Gully during the 1860s and the 1870s on property which was owned by the Clarke family. The Volunteer Militia was part of Victoria's defence capabilities until it was disbanded in 1883.A black and white photograph of 21 soldiers dressed in Nineteenth Century military uniforms standing in front of pitched tents with another soldier on the RHS sitting astride a horse.canon gully, george evans collection -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Certificate, Certificate of Discharge Sergeant Wheeler, 27 February 1946
The recipient of the Certificate of Discharge, SGT. Wheeler C.L. V374575, served in the Volunteer Defence Corps on part time war service. Clarrie Wheeler was a local (Tatura) Farmer, married to May Wheeler.Wood framed photocopy of a certificate of discharge with crest of Australia at top & signatures at bottom. Black printing. No 39219certificates, raaf, certificate of discharge, sgt c l wheeler -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Tidy Town Commiittee Lake Tyers Beach Victoria, 1990
members Doug Coole, Terry Leadbeater, Adeline Whelan and granddaughter Kate Whelan, and Joe Taylor. Second Photo of Geoff Morgan, Doug Coole and Herbie Weinzierl volunteering for Tidy TownBlack and white photograph of Tidy Town Commiittee Lake Tyers Beach Victoria. Also another black and white photograph of members of the Lake Tyers Beach Progress Association 1993clubs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Painting, Dr Dorothy Angel OAM
An Original painting of Dorothy Angel in the foreground of the painting. In the background there is a patient lying on a bed with five people nearby.Dr Dorothy (Dot) Angel OAM (Order Of Australian Medal) was a young nursing sister who volunteered to serve on one of the Australian Civilian Surgical Teams sent to South Vietnam by the Australian Government from 1964 - 1972. These teams dealt with the Vietnamese casualities of the war itself, but their services were also albe to bolster a very depleted general health care system in the provincial hospitals. Dot served on an Alfrred Hospital team sent to Bien Hoa in 1967painting, vietnam lest we forget, order of australia, nurses - vietnam, bien hoa -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Keeping sports in reach for needy, 13/07/2016
Westpac Bank Grant received by "Book for all" in Briar Hill has allowed it to offer pre-employment training to volunteers. Westpac Bank is located at 78 Shop 1 Main Street Greensborough.News clipping, black text briar hill, boots for all
