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Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Tram, 1995
... was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording... was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording ...A photo of a tram painted to promote Legacy in 1995 which was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World War II / 50 years on / Legacy never forgets to care for the widows and children of those who fought for our freedom". It appeared in The Answer in June 1995 after it had been launched on May 2nd by President David Millie and Public Transport Minister, Mr Alan Brown. The ribbon was cut by Junior Legatees Kim Anderson and Peter Hazelager. "The distinctive white tram will be running on routes around Melbourne for at least six months and our thanks go to the Public Transport Corporation for making it possible.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo x 6 of a tram painted to promote to Legacy and widows riding the tram.Printed on the back " -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Week 1995, 1995
... was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording... was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording ...A photo of a tram painted to promote Legacy in 1995 which was the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Wording on the tram says: "This year - Australia remembers the Heroes of World War II / 50 years on / Legacy never forgets to care for the widows and children of those who fought for our freedom". It appeared in The Answer in June 1995 after it had been launched on May 2nd by President David Millie and Public Transport Minister, Mr Alan Brown. The ribbon was cut by Junior Legatees Kim Anderson and Peter Hazelager. "The distinctive white tram will be running on routes around Melbourne for at least six months and our thanks go to the Public Transport Corporation for making it possible.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo x 2 of a tram painted to promote to Legacy.legacy promotion, tram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Statistical Statement, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Statistical Statement 1935-1970", 16/07/1971
... reconstruction charges, world war II impacts, fare increases dates... of capital reconstruction charges, world war II impacts, fare ...Five copies of a Statistical Statement for Ballarat Tramways from 1935 to 1970, typed on foolscap paper (original and four carbon copies), titled "Statistical Statement 1935-1970". Prepared 16 July 1971, with initials "LJD:GM" in top right hand corner. Gives Income, Expenditure, Loss, Passengers and Car Miles for each year ended 30th June for each year from 1935 to 1970. Has notes (a) to (k), on notes re period of capital reconstruction charges, world war II impacts, fare increases dates. Images of document added 27-08-12.trams, tramways, fares, accounting, ballarat tramways, passengers -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster - Framed poster
... backing. Includes: 36 medals, 53 current bars and 12 World War II... War II bars Australian Service medals Australian Service ...A limited edition framed collection with service medals presented over the past one hundred years to our dedicated service men and women, meticulously mounted and displayed on quality backing. Includes: 36 medals, 53 current bars and 12 World War II barsBrown timber frame with gold painted inner edge containing a poster headed with two springs of wattle either side of three flags above four rows of medals and ribbons on a white background edged with photograph negatives of soldiers and wartime.Australian Service Medals Centre of bottom edge - Christie's Pty Ltd Registered Design Number 1/2500australian, service medals -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, HMAS Corvette, Unknown
... purpose vessels designed and built in Australia during World War... World War II. Originally classified as minesweepers, but widely ...The Bathurst-class corvettes were a class of general purpose vessels designed and built in Australia during World War II. Originally classified as minesweepers, but widely referred to as corvettes, the Bathurst-class vessels fulfilled a broad anti-submarine, anti-mine, and convoy escort role.The corvettes were handy and reliable, and in addition to minesweeping, patrol and escort work they were employed on an endless variety of tasks including the carrying of troops and stores, participation in bombardments and assault landings, surveying and towing operations.Brown timber frame with grey mount containing print of ship at sea HMAS Corvette Presented to Wangaratta RSL by HMAS Mildura Association in Appreciation for honour of leading ANZAC Day March 1999ww2, corvette, minesweeper, ran -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Artwork, other - Screenprint, P.J. Murphy, Australian Merchant Navy Day, c. 2014
... World War II was declared.... World War II was declared. merchant navy day lest we forget ww2 ...September 3rd is the day chosen to honour all those seafarers who sailed, and died, in commercial vessels in times of war in memory of September 3rd, 1939 when the transatlantic passenger liner, Athenia, was torpedoed and sank just hours after World War II was declared.Framed artwork printed on textileWritten in ink on verso: "Rachel / SOLD Y"merchant navy day, lest we forget, ww2, ww1 -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Sculpture, Faustas Sadauskas, The Beacon, 2003
... their homeland after Russian occupation following World War II. The text... their homeland after Russian occupation following World War II. The text ...Public art commission located at Progress Park on the Black Rock Foreshore.Inscribed with text that is an extract from a verse sung by Lithuanian displaced persons sailing to Australia having fled their homeland after Russian occupation following World War II. The text is in an ancient Runic typeface, translated in English, reads: "Faustas Sadauskas created Beacon two thousand [and] four years / Let the Blowing Wind Who Taketh the Ship Away Take Me Away".beacon, sculpture, faustas sadauskas, bayside coastal trail, marble, public art, black rock, foreshore, beach road, progress park, ship, rudder -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed print of USS MISSOURI
... of the Empire of Japan, which ended World War II.... of Japan, which ended World War II. Missouri received a total of 11 ...USS Missouri (BB-63) is an Iowa-class battleship and was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named after the U.S. state of Missouri. Missouri was the last battleship commissioned by the United States and is best remembered as the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan, which ended World War II.Missouri received a total of 11 battle stars for service in World War II, Korea, and the Persian Gulf, and was finally decommissioned on 31 March 1992 after serving a total of 17 years of active service, but remained on the Naval Vessel Register until her name was struck in January 1995. In 1998, she was donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association and became a museum ship at Pearl Harbor.Rectangular shaped glass covered framed print with gold border -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RAAF WW2, c.WWII
... War II.... War II. photography-photographs military history- army ....1) Arthur John Gorsuch Hando No 116921 enlisted in the RAAF on 19.7.1942 age 18 years. At discharge on 12.4.1946 he held the rank of LAC in No 6 Transport Movement Office RAAF. .2) - .5) Photographs reflect service life in Darwin during World War II..1) Portrait of WWII Airmen - copy of original. .2) Group photograph of a football team - copy of original. .3) Group sitting on truck - copy of original. .4) x 2 Trucks - copy of original. .5) Group of 3 - copy of original..1) ARTHUR HANDO, Air Force 2nd World War. .2) A HANDO 4th from top, 5 RC Air Force footy team. .3) 2nd World War, Darwin, ARTHUR J HANDO. Pop 1st one sitting on car, no hat. .5) A HANDO.photography-photographs, military history- army - airforce, raaf -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Carnival in Rio 1949, 1 March 1949
... time at sea in the period immediately after World War II... time at sea in the period immediately after World War II ...This photograph is one in a collection known as the Allan Charles Quinn collection. These photographs were taken during his time at sea in the period immediately after World War II. This photograph has a complementary letter that was written by Allan to his mother outlining his first experience of Carnival.As a whole the Allan Charles Quinn collection offers insight into the life of a young man working at sea in the period immediately after World War II. The photographs are complemented by a collection of letters written between Allan and his mother.Black and white photograph of a carnival float taken in Rio de Janeiro. There is a large crowd visible in the foreground and the background. The float is in the centre of the photograph. There is a white fountain on the float with two women dancing. Their dresses are flowing outward as they twirl. Blue ink on reverse: CARNIVAL IN RIO./ 1-3-49allan-quinn, photograph, rio, carnival, floats, dancers, crowd, 1949, merchant navy -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional Object - CAC CA-11 Woomera Turret
... Aircraft Corporation during World War II. The order for the Woomera... by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation during World War II. The order ...Historical Details: . Description: The CAC Woomera, also known as the CAC CA-4 and CAC CA-11, was an Australian bomber aircraft, which was designed and manufactured by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation during World War II. The order for the Woomera was cancelled before it became operat. Level of Importance: -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque H.M.A.S Warramunga, H.M.A.S Warramunga
... War II, and in the Korean War. She was decommissioned in 1959... War II, and in the Korean War. She was decommissioned in 1959 ...HMAS Warramunga (I44), a Tribal class destroyer commissioned in 1942. The ship fought during the latter half of World War II, and in the Korean War. She was decommissioned in 1959, and sold for scrap. HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152), an Anzac class frigate commissioned in 2001 and in active service as of 2012Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of H.M.A.S Warramunga H.M.A.S Warramunga -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque H.M.A.S Warramunga, H.M.A.S Warramunga
... War II, and in the Korean War. She was decommissioned in 1959... War II, and in the Korean War. She was decommissioned in 1959 ...HMAS Warramunga (I44), a Tribal class destroyer commissioned in 1942. The ship fought during the latter half of World War II, and in the Korean War. She was decommissioned in 1959, and sold for scrap. HMAS Warramunga (FFH 152), an Anzac class frigate commissioned in 2001 and in active service as of 2012Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of H.M.A.S Warramunga H.M.A.S Warramunga -
Orbost & District Historical Society
sheet music, Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree, first half 20th century
... and by the Andrews Sisters during World War II. Its lyrics are the words... and by the Andrews Sisters during World War II. Its lyrics are the words ...Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)" is a popular song that was made famous by Glenn Miller and by the Andrews Sisters during World War II. Its lyrics are the words of two young lovers who pledge their fidelity while one of them is away serving in the war.This item is an example of the kind of music that was popular in the first half of the 20th century.Sheet music for "Don's sit Under The Apple tree (With Anyone Else But Me). The cover is red with black print. Underneath the title are details of the composer and lyricist. Ther is a black/white photograph of the Andrews sisters who recorded the song on a background of a couple sitting under a tree in the moonlight. In the bottom right corner is the price 2/-.sheet-music don't-sit-under-the -apple-tree -
Camberwell Historical Society
Mixed media (Item) - DVD documentary, Eva de Jong-Duldig, Duldig Studio Documentaries Volume 1, 2016
... during World War II. In Australia, Karl and Slawa re-established... during World War II. In Australia, Karl and Slawa re-established ...Sculptor Karl Duldig, his wife artist Slawa Duldig and their daughter Eva, made the difficult journey from Vienna to Australia during World War II. In Australia, Karl and Slawa re-established their careers and left us the artistic legacy of the Duldig Studio, museum and sculpture garden. camberwell, glen iris, sculpture -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, SOE Singapore
... Gough, a veteran of World War II in Singapore follows the story...... Richard Gough, a veteran of World War II in Singapore follows ...SOE Singapore 1941 - 1942... --... Richard Gough... Richard Gough, a veteran of World War II in Singapore follows the story of Singapore's collapse and the resistance before and after from the perspective of Colonel Alan Warren, with Special Operations Executive (SOE). A true story from the 1940s. 245 pages with conclusion...Includes references to Australian WW2 Special OperationsSoft cover 238 pagesww2, world war 2, specila operations, soe, singapore -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Currency - Coin, 1939 10 Reichmarkspfennig
... between 1939 and 1944 during World War II. It is worth 1/2 or .50... Germany between 1939 and 1944 during World War II. It is worth 1/2 ...The 50 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1939 and 1944 during World War II. It is worth 1/2 or .50 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of aluminium, the 50 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 1, 5, and 10 Reichspfennig coins from the same period. Country Germany - Third Reich Denomination 10 reichspfennig Year 1939 Period Nazi Germany (Third Reich) (1933 - 1945) Coin type Circulation coins Edge type Reeded Shape Round Alignment Medal (0°) Obverse: Eagle above swastika within wreath Reverse: Denomination, oak leaves belowthird reich, beck, coin, currency -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Currency - Coin, 1941 50 Reichpfennig
... between 1939 and 1944 during World War II. It is worth 1/2 or .50... Germany between 1939 and 1944 during World War II. It is worth 1/2 ...The 50 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1939 and 1944 during World War II. It is worth 1/2 or .50 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of aluminium, the 50 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 1, 5, and 10 Reichspfennig coins from the same period.Obverse: Reichsadler with swastika. Lettering: Deutsches Reich 1940 Reverse: Denomination and two oak leaves. Mintmark below the denomination and between leaves. Lettering: 50 Reichspfennig Abeck, coin, currency, third reich -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph of Kiewa Valley Panorama, Farming lands within the Kiewa Valley in1950s, Circa 1950
... was in force before World War II. After World War II a mass... to the "white" Australia policy) which was in force before World War II ...This photograph shows how (early to mid1900s), before the establishment of the Mount Beauty "gated" village, the Kiewa Valley was farmed and the scarce population was spread out over acres of productive land. This photograph catches a time before (what appeared to the local farmers as the invasion by a mass of construction workers) when this remote valley was part of a "lay back" rural landscape,occasionally visited by friends and some wayward tourists. The mountain ranges provided an adequate barrier against the way-would traveller. The immigration numbers coming into Australia was still quite small ( due to the "white" Australia policy) which was in force before World War II. After World War II a mass of displaced European refugees and migrants boosted the Australian population and provided for a greater degree of diverse professions and rural related work force.This photograph depicts the borderline in time between an exclusively rural based population and respective activities(early 1900s)to the present (2000 on wards) integrated village, tourist and retiree/holiday area. The time when land was exclusively used in agriculture is over and the impact of cheaper rural produce from Asian markets will see a shift of land useage and population activities. The Kiewa Valley is loosing its hiding place and is becoming more and more a source of untapped residential land. Black and white photograph of farming/grazing land useage, before the establishment of the Mount Beauty Village. Small pockets of residentual houses can be viewed. Road access (unsealed dirt) was typical of that provided in rural regions in the 1950s. The photo is on 200gms paper and not on photographic paper.kiewa valley in the early1900s, grazing in the kiewa valley, sec victoria -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Alan Scarlett, Morwell War Memorial, 2015, 2015
... War II and Korea [Names] In affectionate remembrance... War II and Korea [Names] In affectionate remembrance ...The Morwell War Memorial Morwell War was unveiled on 06 June 1921. The Memorial was originally the level crossing between Commercial Road and Station Street (later Princes Highway). It was later moved to its present position on the Princes Highway opposite Hoyle Street. (http://www.morwellhistoricalsociety.org.au/warmemorial.htm) Names Inscribed on War Memorial – World War 1 *Killed in action * Allis G. Francis J. Pettit H. Amiet C. Graur R. L. Pryor W. * Amiet F. D. Hall J. A. Pryke R. Anderson C. Hall S. D. Rowell F. Billingsley A. H. Hare Bert Rowe C. Butters C. * Handler P. Ronald A. Q Butters R. Hogan E. J. Rintoull W. G. (D.C.M.) Brown H. H. Kleine F. W. Saddler J. Brinsmead F. S. Whitelaw A. Smith C. Collins W. Whitelaw D. Symons H. Collins J. S. F. Keegan F. Thomas L. G. Cooper H. S. Little K. Thomas R. W. Capon W. V. Lock E. * Thomson R. H. Davey R. R. Lyons C. * Tulloch J. Davey E. W. Lyons R. P. Vunell C. R. E. Davey W. R. Miller F. Vinall H. V. Davey C. E. Maher A. Wood A. Duncanson J. Maher L. Wilkins F. Dusting C. * McIntosh A. Warnett J. * Dusting H. Neal A. E. Warnetyt W. H. Derham H. * O’Donnell T. Young J. A. World War 2 – Killed in action Allen H. A. Eason L. W. McDonald D. Angus C. P. Evans H. T. Muncaster J. Bolitho H. Ferguson R. W. Murray A. M. Bolton C. R. A. Gair N. Peter T. Bowden N. J. Green D. I. A. Read L. H. M. Brudge W. G. Hewat G, A, Roy E. W. Catterick J. H. Horsefall L. Sillcock R. R. Deanne A. Johnson F. Stagg J. L. Deering C. J. King L. S. Templer R. C. Doolan W. T. Lawrence F. E. Tienery R. Dickson L. H. McArthur D. Turner R. H. Williams R. K. Vietnam War – Killed in action Adrian RichColour photograph of a life sized Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat, on top of a large raised platform. A commemorative plaque is depicted in the foreground. The front inscription of the memorial reads: "This plaque was erected in memory of those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice in the Boer War [Names] Erected by the residents of Morwell riding as a tribute to the men resident in the riding who enlisted and in memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the Great War 1914-19 [Names] This plaque is erected in memory of those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II and Korea [Names] In affectionate remembrance of A. Rich R.A.R killed in action Vietnam 1962-72"The plaque in the foreground reads" "Centenary Commemoration Plaque This plaque commemorates 100 years since the first World War commended in 1914 and Australian and New Zealand (ANZAC) troops landed at Gallipoli on 25th April, 1915. Members of the Morwell RSL Sub-Branch will always remember the sacrifices made by service personal to give us the freedom we enjoy the this day. They Shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them Lest We Forget."morwell, morwell war memorial, world war one, anzac centenary, gippsland -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque H.M.A.S. Arunta, H.M.A.S. Arunta
... in 1942, which served during World War II. The ship remained... in 1942, which served during World War II. The ship remained ...HMAS Arunta (I30), a Tribal-class destroyer commissioned in 1942, which served during World War II. The ship remained in service until 1968, and sank while being towed to China for scrapping. HMAS Arunta (FFH 151), an Anzac-class frigate commissioned in 1998 and in active service as of 2012Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of H.M.A.S. Arunta H.M.A.S. Arunta -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Peter and Bruce Hedderwick
... and politician Henry Hedderwick. Both boys were killed in World War II... and politician Henry Hedderwick. Both boys were killed in World War II ...Bruce Hedderwick and Peter Hedderwick were sons of Bruce Pitcairn Hedderwick of 'Garoopna' on the corner of A'Beckett and Barry Streets, Kew, and the grandsons of the Kew lawyer and politician Henry Hedderwick. Both boys were killed in World War II. This photograph is part of a larger donation of items relating to the Hedderwick family of Kew.Monochrome, Black and white print copy of an original photograph of Peter John (left) and Bruce Pitcairn Hedderwick (right) in school uniform. bruce pitcairn hedderwick, peter john hedderwick -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, Percy Fairlam, c. 1910
... of the Cheltenham skyline but was cut down some time before World War II.... of the Cheltenham skyline but was cut down some time before World War II ...Black and white image of Cheltenham in the early 20th Century depicts an almost idyllic life. This photo was taken by Percy Fairlam, who climbed a tall pine tree to achieve the aerial view. The tree was a well recognised feature of the Cheltenham skyline but was cut down some time before World War II.Cheltenham was established as a rural market gardening community. The development of the railway was crucial to the ongoing development of the area. Community life sprung up around the railway line which is evident in the proximity of shopping and leisure.Black and white image depicting aerial view down Charman Road, Cheltenham, including the unsealed road, level crossing and shopping centre. What appears to be a cricket pitch is located behind the shops.Handwritten in black ink on a red round sticker adhered to the reverse, and then crossed out: X14 Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: A8 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 85%cheltenham, railway crossing, roads, housing, shopping strip -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional Object - De Havilland Mosquito Undercarriage Leg (Sectionalised)
... Historical Details: . Description: The world war II wooden... Moorabbin melbourne Historical Details: . Description: The world war ...Historical Details: . Description: The world war II wooden fighter bomber, the de Havilland Mosquito, used rubber blocks in its undercarriage legs for shock absorbtion. The original idea dated from at least as early as 1926 and had been used on some pre-war British light aircraft, but the. Level of Importance: -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Banner / scroll Memory of revisit to Korea, Memory of revisit to Korea
... service in both World War II and Korea, where he received... active service in both World War II and Korea, where he received ...Presented to Sir William Keys (Korean Veteran) After active service in both World War II and Korea, where he received the Military Cross, Sir William served as first, national secretary and then president of the RSL, a position he held for 27 years. (Kerry O'BRIEN 7:30 Report 3/5/2000)Small rayon banner commorating the return visit to Korea by Korean War Veterans. Showing the flags of Nations who participated in the UN operationreturn visit to Korea korean veterans sir william keys -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Trench Art P38 Lightning Plane
... , piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II... World War II. Trench Art is the name given to objects ...The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single seated, piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Trench Art is the name given to objects manufactured by both soldiers and civilians from shell casings, bullets, shrapnel and miscellaneous battlefield debris, and is predominantly associated with World War I (1914 – 18)Brass shell castings in form of P38 Lockheed lightning planeNiltrench art, plane, p38, lightning plane, world war 2 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... Century a hotel occupied the site. After World War II the property... Century a hotel occupied the site. After World War II the property ...The aerial photograph shows the market garden situated on the river bend and flat of the Deep Creek at Bulla. In the 19th Century a hotel occupied the site. After World War II the property was owned by the Hughes family, who grew flowers. In 1971 Andrew Vlass purchased the property and it became a market garden until the Vlass family sold it in 1990.A black and white aerial photograph of the river bend and river flat of the Deep Creek at Bulla.scale - 170 feet = 1 inchdeep creek, market gardens, sunbury road, bulla, horticulture, hughes family, vlass, andrew, hotels, george evans collection -
Unions Ballarat
Rum Rebellion. A Study of the Overthrow of Governor Bligh by John Macarthur and the New South Wales Corps (Don Woodward Collection), Evatt, H.V. (Doc), 1971
... -founder of the United Nations during World War II.... during World War II. Australian political and colonial history ...An essay outlining the events of the Rum Rebellion can be accessed at: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/stories/terra-australis-australia/1808-rum-rebellion The book is written by HV (Doc) Evatt who was at various times a federal Labor parliamentarian, former Leader of the Opposition, High Court Judge and was a co-founder of the United Nations during World War II.Australian political and colonial history.Book; 365 pages. Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, rum rebellion, bligh, william, mcarthur, john, politics and government - nsw, army - nsw, history - australia - colonial -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Painting - SS Australis, Dacre Smyth, Australis
... passenger capacity of any post World War II immigrant ship... the largest passenger capacity of any post World War II immigrant ship ...The Australis retains a significant place in Australian immigration history as the last ship to carry government assisted immigrants to Australian shores in 1977. She had the largest passenger capacity of any post World War II immigrant ship to regularly visit Australia and many passengers fondly remember her grandeur and remnants of Art Deco style.Mrs B SmythA framed oil painting of the migrant ship SS AustralisAustralisss australis, migrant ships -
National Wool Museum
Book - Wool sample book
... who served in World War II from Wharparilla West State School.... and is on the honour roll as a past student who served in World War II from ...Book was given to Mr Robert 'Bob' Edward Mitchell in 1938. Mr Mitchell trained as a wool classer in the 1930's and was awarded this book as the senior prize. Mr. Mitchell grew up on the Moorabinda sheep property and is on the honour roll as a past student who served in World War II from Wharparilla West State School.Large black bound book containing 12 double-sided pages, each with several wool samples mounted to a blue paper with the name of sheep breed which the wool came from. Each page also has a loose sheet of wax paper over the wool. Book can be closed and secured with a length of black material which can be tied up.