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 the naval ground crew preparing a Sea King helicopter for a Anti-submarine flight around Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney. Sydney had entered Vietnamese waters and went on full alert as it headed for Vung Tau with the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, sea king helicopter, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, navy ground crew, vung tau

Black and white photograph of W5 727 in the reserved track section at Mathews Avenue, Niddrie, Essendon Airport line, possibly for an Australian Railway Exploration Association Tour to Tasmania. Possibly during the 1970's. Has the destination of "Tasmania via Essendon Airport" with the crew standing along side.trams, tramways, charters, special trams, tours, essendon airport, tram 727

Pamphlet or instruction, printed A5 gloss paper titled "Leaves on Tracks" issued to crews regarding driving trams when leaves on the tracks. Feature an image of a tram driver talking to another with a tree growing through the tracks and many leaves. Gives safety instructions. Issued June 2008.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, drivers

Newspaper clipping from Progress Press 28/11/1984 titled "Super trams soon", advising the Member for Bennettswood, Doug Newton that the B class will soon be running the Burwood line. Engineering and crew training in December before becoming operational. Has a photo of B1 2001 in the article.trams, tramways, b class, burwood, new trams, lrv, tram 2001

As per the explanation the HMAS Sydney II was launched in Sept 1934, sunk by the German Raider Kormoran on 19 November 1941, the wreck was discovered in March 2008. This item is on display inn the Bistro area of the Bendigo DRSL in Havilah RoadPhotos framed, the frame is timber Brown colour, at the top is the main photo of the ships crew on the decking of the HMAS Sydney II, centre is an explanation of the “Sydney’s building, commissioning and fate, at bottom LH side shows the “Sydney” at sea, the RH photo shows “Sydney” in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge“HMAS SYDNEY”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc

The damage to the antenna was caused during a contact by a crew member of the APC as he traversed the machine gun around firing as he went. A crew member of the APC Trooper George Cameron Wood souvenired this section of the antenna. George, No 3798253 served in Vietnam from 10.11.70 to 21.10.71 with A & B Sqds of 3 Cav Regt and 1st Forward delivery troop. Blackened or tarnished brass antenna base for an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) Base is hexagonal, upper sections have bullet damage that severed the antenna.military equipment, communication-radio, metalcraft-brassware, apc

In August 1873, four of the crew were killed and the other four injured when the Pilot schooner Rip was overwelmed in heavy seas at the Heads. The tragedy and heroism of the crew, inspired the people of Melbourne and a public apeal raised funds to support the affected families as well as the formation of what is now the Royal Humane Society of Australasia to provide public recognition to acts of bravery.Official Seal Press of No. 2 Coy 'RIP' 1860 - 1889 seal press, rip, pilot boats

These mirrors were carried by fighter pilots to signal to rescue crews if they were downed, particularly behind enemy lines.This mirror was carried by Max Carland part of his kit while flying missions from MorataiRectangular mirror with instructions on reverse side. Front is mirror, back is black with 50mm round mirror with sighting cross in centreEmergency signaling mirror (ESM/1) Sec.No. 4063 General Electric Company

This is a photograph of crew members that formed the football team of the S.S. Tasmania. Taken place on the deck of the ship, it is a snapshot in timeAn addition to the collection of crew photographs in the MTSV Collection with all crew members featured in the image named and dated with name of ship making it a useful research and reference image.Black and white photograph of S.S. Tasmania football team in 1922. The photograph is mounted onto a grey green cardboard frame with the text, 'S.S. "Tasmania's" Football Team 1922' on the top. The bottom reads, 'The Happy Thirteen', handwritten in black ink. The photograph itself is of 13 men in three rows, 6 on top row standing, 4 in the middle row sitting on a bench and 3 on the bottom row sitting with their legs crossed. All men have their arms crossed across their chest. On either side of the front row is a lifesaver with the text "S.S. Tasmania/Plymouth". The men are posed on the ships deck. On front mount with photograph: 'S.S "Tasmania's" Football Team 1922' / The Happy Thirteen Inscribed back:of mount names in ink : Thomas Holohay / William Bridges / James. H. Stone / George Angus / James Arthurs / George Arthurs / C. Quinell / C. (Lawrence/labence ?) / W. Manon / M. Zard / I. Ancell LT/JL ?. Chipperfield / F. Franksuniform, team, s.s. tasmania, 1922, football, crew, life buoy, crews and ships

Provided details to the crews of the trams allocated for each run number in order of the time of departure from the depot on a Sunday.Demonstrates how tramcars allocation was advised to tram crews on Sundays.Sign - made from chip board with two hanging hooks on the top, blackboard black paint and white paint "Sunday Cars". trams, tramways, sign, sec, depot, sunday services, tramcars

This photograph shows empty modular metal passenger shelter at bus stop with modern bus and crew member closeby.Yields information about roadside facilities for travellersBlack and white photograph with texta note on rearMetal Sheltertram, passenger shelter, modular, metal shelter, bus stop

Joan Marie Star - owner Basil Mitchelson, skipper Eddy Bean, crew Peter Heffernan, Dennis ShepherdColour photograph of the fishing boat Joan Marie Star on the slips at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.boats and boating, fishing industry, slipway

A Kodak Photograph folder of snapshots of rowing crew images from the 1956 Olympic Games at Lake Wendouree, Ballarat.

Blank unused form on preprinted card ruled to provide a timetable for crews - drivers and conductors, and hours worked. Not used.Demonstrates a method of advising crews of their trips or run and the timetable for them. Sheet of paper hand written, preprinted glued to a sheet of masonite, then varnished. tramways, trams, forms, drivers, conductors, table cards

Photo of the crew of BTPS tram 27 - Travis Jeffrey and Len Millar at the Gardens Loop on 8-9-1992. Yields information about BTPS Operations and its crews.Colour prints with photographers details on the rear.In ink "M12/24A 8992" on rear.btps, tram 27, gardens loop, wendouree parade

Arabic text with English translation. This document was given to all Air Crews in WW11 in case of a crash in Arab lands.A rare British High Command in the East "blood chit" or message issued for use by British aviators in the North African campaign for Arabic citizens coming across an English Officer of the English Government and a friend to all Arabs, advising all to treat him well and help him to return to the nearest English soldiers. A prayer completes the notice. There is a list of a few Useful Words in English and Arabic at the bottom of the sheet. The sheet is backed on linen.At the top of the notice there is Arabic script, and printed inside a circle in the centre of the page is the English Government symbol of a lion and a unicorn holding a shield with a crown on the top. There is Arabic script inside the circle too. On the back of the fabric glued to the paper are some grey pencil markings: 282 T Cite 32 25 W 36. 28 E Baltr 395 15 c These are all indescipherable numbers and letters. 22Ukb 2Cww11, world war 2, second world war, war documents

UnknownA circular silver metal medallion showing a man rowing in relief. An eyelet at the top is present for hanging the object. "Williamstown Punt Club Carnival 14/2/1920" has been engraved/stamped around the edge. Engraving on the back reads "Cadet Cutter Race won by Geelong No.2 Crew/ J. Kroger" "__SILVER" stamped on back of medallion.williamstown punt club, j. kroger, cadet cutter race

A plane table compass as used by surveyors and artillery crew complete with a protective wooden transit case. This compass is the type used by artillery units of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured by J. W. Handley P/L of Melbourne in 1943. Refer 00330.1 and 00330.2

Victorian railways memo re 1961, wheat harvest from W .Featonby - Asst. Chief Mechanical Engineer - re accommodation for engine crews engaged in movement of wheat in the Bendigo area and dispatch of 2 railway cars. Record in fine paper - small sheet (xref 1325.31 Log Book).document, memo, railway, w .featonby - asst. chief mechanical engineer /( xref 1325.31) / 1961 wheat harvest /

'The Pirates of the Curry Bean' was performed by the Primary students on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 September 2012, under the direction of Mrs Marilyn Cameron, Head of Music.This was the first musical performed by students of Cornish College.Printed in colour on both sides of heavy A3 paper. Decorated with seven student drawings. Contains a synopsis, list of scenes, songs, cast and characters in the centre pages, printed over a drawing. The back page contains thank-yous to those who helped with the production and a list of the backstage and FOH crew.cornish_college_inaugural_year, programme, program, musical, primary

Yields information about the stop arrangements at depot junction and the details of one end of a bogie tram.Black and White photograph of No. 42 at the depot junction points. Tram has the Destination 'Gardens via Drummond St Nth'. The points are set for the depot. On the pole adjacent is the tram stop and the street sign for Stafford Court. Shows the detail of the one of the ends of No. 42 and how the trolley rope was positioned by the crews. Stamped on rear in black ink "Donated to BTPS by and Photo By" / "Chris Wurr 12 Truscott Street, Ararat 3377 (053) 52 3403.tramways, trams, depot junction, bogie trams, trolley poles, tram 42

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 a crew member keeping lookout on a deck of HMAS Hobart during a fire mission into Vinh, a major choke point in North Vietnam, where convoys were formed for the move into South Vietnam. A forward air controller from USS Hancock was directing the fire from the air.photograph, hmas hobart, vinh, uss hancock, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, crew members

Colour photograph Surf Life Saving Club members of the Masters Boat Crew, standing behind the surf boat ,fourth in the final of the 160th World Masters SLS Championships. Left to Right Ron Stott, Bruce Woodward, Murray Coluin, Ian Shepherd, Stephen Campisi. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering

Black and white photograph DCNR Fire Fighting Crew, Stewart Kingston, Crewleader Geoff Williams, Jason Stirling, Charlie Ryan, Danny Kane, Simon Walsh, Adrian Bambwok, Colin Smith, standing beside C&NR Jayrow Helicopter, training at Campbells Airfield. Lakes Entrance Victoriafire brigade, volunteering

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 Cpl Normie Rowe, promoted to crew commander of an APC, cleans and services the twin 30 calibre machine gun on his APC, while his driver catches up on the latest comic strip to arrive in the mail from home. Note the distinctive initials on his helmet.photograph, cpl normie rowe, apc, 3rd cavalry regiment, gibbons collection catalogue, trooper normie rowe, armoured personnel carrier, machine gun, denis gibbons

The Mystery of AE1 Australia's Lost Submarine & Crew. AE1 simply disappeared. This was the first loss of a military unit during WWI.Cover is soft cardboard, grey & dark blue coloured print on front, spine & back. Background grey & blue coloured seascape of navy vessels on front. Black & white photos of submarines on back. 200 pages, cut plain white. Illustrated with sepia, colour & black & white photos.Handwritten in blue ink on front fly leaf: "Best wishes Kathryn Spurling"books-maritime, military history-navy, submarine, ae1