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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan - Photocopy, County [of Bourke], c.1930
Given to Archives by Emma Ferguson and Jo van Berkel who used it in preparation of their 1994 thesis on the history of the Burnley Gardens. Photocopy of a plan depicting Burnley College as it was in the 1930's. It shows the Pavilion and surrounding gardens, coops and yards, various small outbuildings. Shows the contours of the land in the northern section of the property bordering Swan St. Some additions and comments have been added to original document, mainly to do with sewerage and water supplyburnley college, pavilion, emma ferguson, jo van berkel, orchard, water supply -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBONS WW1, Post 1919
In the collection re LEO HARRIS No 3132, KIA 9.8.16. Refer 2478 for service history also 2476, 2477P, 2479.3..1) Set of 2 Service ribbons mounted on brass plate with pin clip War Medal ribbon 1914 - 1918 Victory Medal ribbon 1914 - 1919 Two single pieces of ribbon .2) 1. War Medal ribbon 1914 - 1918 2. Victory Medal ribbon 1914 - 1919ribbons, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KIT BAG RAAF WW2, c.1939 - 1945
Item issued to Flying Officer Geoffrey Wilkin NEVILLE No 438263 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3291 for his Service History.RAAF Kit Bag, blue canvas, white rope attached through brass eyelets. Identification details stenciled on. A white circle has RAAF No 1. F/O NEVILLE 438263 53 Forest Street Bendigo Vic K36/Q.military equipment, containers -personal, kit bag raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 29.3.1943
Francis James Kirkham, son of James Joseph Kirkham No 685 AIF. Refer Cat No 1281 for his service history.Certificate of Discharge , laminated, Register No MV4751 re F.J.Kirkham, details re name, rank, Regt No, days of service, unit, enlistments and discharge, physical description. “No V245753 Kirkham, Francis James”certificate, discharge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Footwear - SOCKS ARMY, 1968
Issued to Wayne Forbes 3176337 1 Field Sqd RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Pair of khaki Long socks Medium 10 1/2 - 11 1/2uniforms - army, socks -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - MOTHERS AND WIDOWS BADGE WW2, post WWII
Item with the collection of Cyril John JOHNSON VX 36298 died as a POW of the Japanese. Refer 3144 for his service history.Badge, circular, Mothers & Widows, depicting a woman with wreath. Under via 2 small links is a clasp with 1 star depicting 1 son lost in the war.On front: FOR AUSTRALIA On rear: A17189 AMOR SYDNEYbadges, military, sacrifice -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, .50 CALIBRE, unknown
Item in the collection re Wing Commander Leonard Bacon OBE. Refer Cat No. 7510.2 for his extensive service history. Two casings of .50 Calibre bullets mounted on a metal base. Casings include lead projectile at the end. Metal base is round with 3 layers like a plinth and comes to a point at the end for the lead bullet.trench art, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, CRUCIFIX, C.WW1
Item was in the collection that relates to James Patterson McCall “MM” No 6401 AIF, refer Cat No 2925 for his service history.Rimmed rifle cartridges soldered base to base, a bullet mounted, all in the form of a crucifix. The base is a small amount of beaten copper with a 6 leaf pattern. On the crucifix is a statue of crucified Jesus with a Rising Sun badge behind his head. The figurine looks like it is made from brass. military history - souvenirs, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Financial record - PAY BOOK ARMY & DEMOBILIZATION, 1939 - 45
Items issued to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX 114736 2nd AIF. Refer Catalogue No4228 for his service history..1) Demoiblization Procedure booklet AAB. 87 No 266377, brown coloured covers, paper pages, black printing with entries in black pen. .2) Soldiers Pay Book No 242572, brownish coloured covers, paper pages, Black printing entries in black pen..1) Front cover, “VX114736 Pte Andrews, Lawrence Vernon, C/- Ireland Bros , Poowong South Gipps Victoria”, “1485”. .2) Front cover, “VX114736 ANDREWS LAWRENCE VERNON”, Stamped, “CANCELLED” twicedemobilization, pay books, 2nd aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Financial record - PAY BOOK ARMY WW1, Australian Government, 1914-1919
The pay book belonged to Thomas Robin Hilson No 2088, 38th Batt. Refer 1516P for service history also 1387P.Army pay book with brown fabric cover re. TR Hilson. Cover has printed form and sticker for soldier's details and "Australian Imperial Force" with a rising sun.on cover in white "93072"documents-army records, pay book, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - DIXIE, c. 1939 -45
item in the collection of George Lunn VX76842 2/9 Fld Coy, refer Cat No 5581 for his service history.Food "Dixie" as called, come as a Mess set, this is the larger of the set, rectangular shape with fold in handle.dixies, containers, food -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, AEROPLANE ASHTRAY, C.WW2
The item belonged to Quentin Clifford BINKS, V245016 & VX114178 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1835 for his service history.Made from brass components depicting a V S Lighting on a stand to make an ashtray. The base is either from a 7mm or 3" shell and the stand and plane from .303 rounds. Wings & tail are made of brass.“New Guinea 1943”personal effects, smoking accessories, transport aviation, models -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, ASH TRAY, c. 1941 - 45
Item souvenired by George Lunn VX76842 2/9 Fld Coy. Refer Cat No 5581 for his service history.Trench art ashtray made from artillery case approx 85mm dia, a screw on depiction of an aeroplane made from cartridges with 2 x moveable propellors, base has some 10 markings only 2 are English "F" & "7" the rest are Japanese symbols, item has been chrome plated.One on small cartridge, "1942"souvenirs, japanese, trench art, lunn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, ASH TRAY, 1941 - 1945
Item souvenired by VX76842 George Lunn 2/9 Fld Coy, refer Cat No 5581 for his service history.Trench art ashtray made from artillery shell base approx 85mm dia, a buddha type figure is attached via screw thread, the base has 6 Japanese figures, there are 2 numbers "7" & "F", item has been chrome plated.trench art, japanese, souvenirs, lunn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - THE ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS, His Majesty's Stationery Office, c1945
Magazine was issued by British Govt to give a history of the R.A.C., starts with invention of tank in WW1, it's development and actions in WW2.72 page magazine, dark brown cover with image of a soldiers head protruding out of the top of an armoured vehicle wearing ear phones.Titled "The First Official Account of The Royal Armoured Corps" in red. At bottom "Through mud and blood to green fields beyond" in green.rac, history, book, ww2 -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Work on paper - Booklet, Names of Victorian Railway Stations
This 100 page booklet from 1918 lists many stations and towns that do not exist as such in the twenty-first century with an explanation of the origins and meanings of the names and brief history of many. The first fifteen pages present a brief history of Victoria.non-fictionThis 100 page booklet from 1918 lists many stations and towns that do not exist as such in the twenty-first century with an explanation of the origins and meanings of the names and brief history of many. The first fifteen pages present a brief history of Victoria.victorian railways, stations, history, victoria -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Bell, Agnes Paton
This file contains 3 items relating to Caulfield historian Agnes Paton Bell: 1/Newspaper article (undated and unsourced) on a history of Caulfield, written by Mrs George Bell to mark the Centenary of Caulfield. This was published prior to 14/02/1966 as the reverse shows prices in pounds sterling. 2/Research notes by GEHS volunteer, dated 11/07/2014, listing items held in the GEHS collection written by Agnes Paton Bell regarding the histories of Melbourne and Caulfield. 3/Copy of an article from the Australian Women's Weekly, dated 27/10/1965 titled 'History is Her Hobby', obtained from the National Library of Australia. The article details Bell's university studies, her historical work, including about the history of Caulfield, and her childhood in Scotland. The article includes two photos - one of Bell at her desk, the other of her and her husband George Bell in his woodworking workshop.glen eira, crotonhurst, rosecraddock, caulfield, caulfield military hospital, harleston, grimwade house, centenary of caulfield, mansions, bell george mrs, bell agnes paton, nelson h g, grimwade, caulfield john, ricketson, webb, langdon, webb-langdon violet, 'melbourne - john batman's village', 'the victorian historical magazine', caulfield road, 'the origin of the name of caulfield', 'naming of caulfield', kilpatrick anne, university of melbourne, bell gavin, 'road district', bell nan dr., australian women's weekly, adult education, students, tertiary education, templeton william j.p., melbourne harbour trust, elsternwick, historical writing, suffragettes, bell george mrs -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Thematic Environmental History, 2001
This booklet was prepared for the East Gippsland Shire Council in August 2001.A Thematic Environmental History identifies how key patterns of development have influenced the culture of the area and the natural and built environment. The document is not a social history but usually provides the context for future heritage studies and assessments and would provide input to the preparation of a Heritage Action Plan. This booklet prepared for the East Gippsland Shire councilA spiral bound book of 75 pp, titled Thematic Environmental History, prepared by Meredith Fletcher and Linda Kennett for the Centre for Gippsland Studies, Monash University, Gippsland Campus. On the front cover is a black and white drawing of a paddle steamer towing a barge along a river. It contains information on the discovery, settlement and land usage of East Gippsland as well as the development of transport, communication and cultural institutions. Copywright held by East Gippsland Shire Council and Department of Infrastructureenvironmental-study-east-gippsland -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Mallacoota Memories, 1980
This book was produced by the Mallacoota and District Historical Society. The Society, founded in 1974, has a museum housed in a World War 2 Bunker in Mallacoota . The bunker was handed over to the Society by the R.S.L.A small 104 pp book titled Mallacoota Memories. On the front cover is a coloured photo of lakes and trees. The title is in red. The book contains early observations by J.[G] A. Robinson; contact with settlers; mentions Biduelli, Kruatungulung, Murring, Ben- Kurnai, Mallekotang Mittong, Tinnon, Kyrekong, Ponedyang, Worarer Mittong groups. The history is from 1841 -1945. It was produced by Mallacoota and District Historical Society.mallacoota-history robinson-j.a -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, HOSPITAL, David Lloyd, Domestic Comforts They Had None, 2003
From forward: A celebration of 150 years of making the people of Sandhurst, Bendigo, the Loddon Mallee Region, etc much healthier.A pictorial history of the Bendigo Hospital. .1) Hard cardboard cover with glossy finish. 232 pages, cut, plain, glossy white. Illustrated with black / white photos, illustrations & posters. .2) Dust cover with glossy finish. .1) & .2) Gold / white print on front & spine. Covers illustrated in colour of a view of the Bendigo Gold District Hospital - undated, probably 1880's. books- military history, bendigo, hospital -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - FACSIMILE BOOKLETS, Bendigo Uniting Care Print Shop, Kennington Red Cross Centenary 1914-2014, 2014
Facsimile booklets are a proof printing, as well as written correction fluid has also been used..1) & .2) Cover, clear plastic with threaded binding over the title page, red boarder on white background, black print on front with coloured photo of the Societies registration certificate on the front. In colour on the back “Welcome Back” poster with yellow border, 47 pages, white pages, illustrated in colour and B & W , complete history of the unit, members and events from inaugural certificate to 2014. .1) Handwritten in blue, black and red ink numerous corrections throughout.red cross, kennington sub branch, 100 years -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, SURVEY REGIMENT, The Freedom of Entry to City of Bendigo, C.1985
Laminated cardboard cover, black & white print. On front cover at R top corner RASC emblem in colour. 20 pages, coloured photo of director on p2. Coloured photo of CO on p4, coloured photo of Mayor on p6. Contents cover the history of dignitaries, freedom of entry certificate & program of service followed by nominal roll. Held at Queen Elizabeth Oval on Mon 1.7.1985.books-military, civic mementoes-presentations, military history-army, survey corp, bendigo -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Limited Edition 1st Day Cover - Historic Shipwrecks - Admella 150 - 2009, c. 2009
Limited edition first day cover. Buff coloured envelope with map of southern Victoria, 50 cents Admella stamp, Post marked with first day issue Admella commemorative pictorial Postmarker, 6 August 2009. Also Admella 150th logo, 'Historic Shipwrecks' on front. Back to short history of shipwrecks, Admella, Loch Ard, and dunbar and 5 cents butterfly stamp. -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Flyer - Coloured, C mid-1950s
This is a pamphlet from before electric light was connected to the campground. The pamphlet mentions that electric light and a hot water service will be installed for the 1956-57 season. Record 385 is a later version of the same pamphlet ,after the electric lights were installed. The front and back pages are shown as the main photo and the centre pages are available under 'Additional Images'.This is a four page, folded pamphlet entitled Souvenir of the Grampians, which was issued by the Hall's Gap Picnic and camping Reserve Committee. It has a large photo of 'The Pinnacle' on the front. The centre pages contain a photo of the 'Comfort Station', a History of the Grampians, a dot-point list of Camp Ground Facilities and information about the Hall's Gap Picnic and Camping Reserve. The back page has details of Tours Available.media, flyers -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Flyer - Coloured, C late1950s
This is a pamphlet from after electric light was connected to the campground. The pamphlet mentions that electric light and a hot water service have been installed. Record 384 is an earlier version of the same pamphlet, before the electric lights were installed. The front and back pages are shown as the main photo and the centre pages are available under 'Additional Images'. This is a four page, folded pamphlet entitled Souvenir of the Grampians, which was issued by the Hall's Gap Picnic and camping Reserve Committee. It has a large photo of 'The Pinnacle' on the front. The centre pages contain a photo of the 'Comfort Station', a History of the Grampians, a dot-point list of Camp Ground Facilities and information about the Hall's Gap Picnic and Camping Reserve. The back page has details of Tours Available.media, flyers -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Packet, Winnington Grammar School - letters, reports, handwritten history, newspaper clippings 1924 - 1961, 1916-1961
Packet / pdf file : Winnington Grammar School letters, printed matter, articles, Newspaper articles, annual report 1949. Dqates range from 1924 to 1947 and include brief history of the school. +Additional Keywords: Pearson, Cr. H.F., Mayor of Ringwood 1949 Annual Report hardcopy is filed separately as VC 11107 but is still included in this pdf. (Microfiched then converted to pdf #4043) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Arthur Raistrick, Books relating to ironworks, 1975
.1) David and Sampson: A pair of blast furnace blowing engines, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Seven page booklet on a pair of blast furnace blowing engines which stand at the entrance to Blists Hill Open Air Museum. .2) The Coalbrookdale Ironworks, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust Twenty page book on the Coalbrookdale Ironworks including a synopsis of some important events in the history of the company.blast furnace, blowing engines, ironbridge gorge museum trust, industrial heritage -
Federation University Historical Collection
Handbook, Ballarat Teachers' College Handbook 1964, 1964
This handbook is the 1964 edition of the Ballarat Teachers' College Handbook, a publication listing various details regarding various aspects about the Ballarat teachers college, in particular focusing on the important details for the school year for 1964. Included within is a foreword by the then-principal T. W. H. Turner, a history of the Ballarat Teachers' College, 1964, a course programme, a list of faculty staff,and a list of courses available.Ballarat Teachers' College logo recto and on 1st page. The inscription "Alex. Ball V1" is included on the first page in the top right hand corner in ink. Registration number "11736" verso. A small handbook, 42 pages long. Blue inked text on recto, Black inked text inside. Pencil mark on verso.ballarat teachers' college, 1964, handbook, alex ball, t.w.h. turner, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, The 140th Anniversary of the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat: University of Ballarat SMB Campus, 2010, 2010
Twenty two page Ballarat Courier supplement celebrating the 140th year since the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines. Contents include a timeline; Ballarat School of Mines HIstory; Graeme Hood and Electrical Engineering; Australian War Artist Geoff Mainwaring, Prospects Training Restaurant; Ballarat Gaol, Gaol cells underneath the E.J. Tippett Library; Ghost tours; School of Business; Brewery Complex.ballarat school of mines, anniversary, 140th anniversary, smb campus, david battersby, timeline, trades, manufactuyring services, cindy brundell, graeme hood, electrical engineering, celtlink, geoff mainwaring, julia mainwaring, australian war artist, prospects training restaurant, li ji yuane, caitlyn murrell, joshua martin, ballarat gaol, ballarat gaol cells, eerie tours, ghost tours, nathanie buchanan, peter dyer, ben swanson, nikki green, dylan reece, matthew lewis, business services, betty collier, feduni college, ub tec, manutacturing technology training centre, mttc, brewery complex -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: RIZZIO AND DARNLEY: THE STORY OF A DARK REVENGE
A book titled ' Rizzio and Darnlely: the story of a Dark Revenge. One of the most r omantic epochs of Scottish History.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury., E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 721 - 736 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, scotland, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, scotland, scottish history, book, books, advertisements, penny books