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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1975
Black and white photograph - Swanston St, looking north from Flinders St c1900. Shows two cable car sets running, one bound for Prahran, a number of horse drawn vehicles, telephone / telegraph lines, bicycles and building advertising "Ayers Henry & Co.", various importers American Manufacturers and "The American System" - pain dentistry. Produced by the TMSV as a photo from their Archives - No. 1 - see rear image.trams, tramways, swanston st, cable trams, flinders st, tmsv -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
B/W Photograph, Empire Day 1930, 1930
The photo was taken on Empire Day 1930, which was then celebrated on 24 May. The assorted fancy dress probably represents the various countries belonging to the British Empire. One girl (wearing the stovepipe hat?) has the same surname as the donor, presumably the donor's daughter. The information regarding the identities of the other children is therefore trustworthy.The photograph shows how Empire Day was celebrated and by implication how it was understood. The rear of the photograph is highly informative about families resident in the district at the time. B/W Photograph of a group of 17 schoolchildren in various kinds of fancy dress. Includes: American Indians, "pilgrim father"(?), blackened faces. A girl in the centre is holding a Union Jack.Rear: very faint, under darker overwriting: "Empire Day Celebrations 1930" Darker: "G A'Vard Emerald Concert Preparations 1930" "Back ?J Fulford?? Moyra Sherriff Alma MacKeller F Kennedy Edith A'Vard Molly Young Elsie Scott Thelma Holloway "Front Vic Fyffe Ron Stuart George Hail Rory Nichols standing Les Cook Front Des Gleeson?" Stamped number "604" empire day, sherriff, a'vard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: MR. COLIN ARCHIBALD
A small black and white photograph of Mr. Colin Archibald a Fulbright Exchange Scholar from the United States of America lecturing at Bendigo Teachers' College. May 1955. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, tertiary education, teacher training, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history, male, individual, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Lorrae Desmond visits G.I's
A black and whie photograph of Lorrae Desmond playing a tamorine and singing for sick and woulded American G.I's at the 135th Evac Hospital Bien Hoa. (note that text is missing at the bottom of the photograph)photograph, bien hoa, lorrae desmond, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainer, 135th evac hospital, bien hoa -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Belt buckle
Ornate belt Buckle in heavy Metal depicting American Flag: Eagle in Flight. Soldier holding rifle in jungle setting Banner at top with Vietnam Veteran in red "And Proud of It" in center.Made in USA. Copyright 1988belt buckle, united states of america, vietnam veterans -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Adair, Gilbert, Vietnam on Film: From the Green Berets to Apocalypse Now. (Copy 2), 1981
When the long-awaited Apocalypse Now exploded into public consciousness the movie business had completed a 180 degree turn. For many Francis Ford Coppola's mammoth project, though flawed, was the most savage indictment of the Vietnam War yet - a vision of harrowing and mindless carnage in which threr were only victims.The book explores the changes in attitude of Americans towards the Vietnam War from the first film made, The Green Berets to Apocalypse Now & many other films in between (nearly 70).When the long-awaited Apocalypse Now exploded into public consciousness the movie business had completed a 180 degree turn. For many Francis Ford Coppola's mammoth project, though flawed, was the most savage indictment of the Vietnam War yet - a vision of harrowing and mindless carnage in which threr were only victims. 1961-1975 - participation, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - movies -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Leather helmet and Leather Flying gloves
These gloves and helmet were worn by B-24 flying crew.Brown leather flying helmet , suede lined with under chin strap and zips over ear pockets. Gloves American supplied, brown leather, fur lined with wrist strapLabel with Lasica's Australia,7. Hand written- W.REHFISCH. W.J.R -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Adair, Gilbert, Vietnam On Film: From The Green Berets to Apocalypse Now. (Copy 1), 1981
When the long-awaited Apocalypse Now exploded into public consciousness the movie business had completed a 180 degree turn. For many Francis Ford Coppola's mammoth project, though flawed, was the most savage indictment of the Vietnam War yet - a vision of harrowing and mindless carnage in which there were only victims.The book explores the changes in attitude of Americans towards the Vietnam War from the first film made, The Green Berets to Apocalypse Now & many other films in between (nearly 70).When the long-awaited Apocalypse Now exploded into public consciousness the movie business had completed a 180 degree turn. For many Francis Ford Coppola's mammoth project, though flawed, was the most savage indictment of the Vietnam War yet - a vision of harrowing and mindless carnage in which there were only victims. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - movies -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Men of the Front Line Forces, On Target, 1943
A record of the Anti-Aircraft Brigade which comprised American and Australian artillerymen stationed in the South- West Pacific in 1942/1943. Contains many personal recollections. Illustrated with photographs and sketches.Max W Kelsey written on front pagemilitary history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - Article, Australia's most unusual church, 1/06/1953
Article in Australian Home Beautiful about St John's Catholic Church, Mitcham. The idea was taken from an American magazine by Father G. Coghlan. Architect Alan G. Robertson.st johns catholic church, mitcham, coghlan, gerard, fr, robertson, alan g. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - US in WW2, 1031.1 Europe and Mediterranean War 1031.2 Asia and the Pacific 1031.3 Military Campaign Atlas, 1989
3 Volume set - hard cover covering Americas involvement in WW2. Part of The West Point Military series. Author -Brig Gen Thomas E. Griess (Series Editor)Publisher - Avery Publishing Group Inc NJ USA -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO TRAMS CIRCA 1923
Black and white photograph of a tram with attached trailer both with large advertising signs on the roof one for Hutton's the other for Jago's English and American footwear. On the back Bendigo c. 1923bendigo, tramways, trams 1923 -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1886, 1971
Book: 'NINETEENTH CENTURY GAMES & SPORTING GOODS' from the 'AMERICAN HISTORICAL CATALOGUE COLLECTION. Hardcover with dustjacket. Republication of an 1886 Peck & Snyder catalogue. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis Australia
Magazine, 08 Oct 1881
A copy of Scientific American Supplement Vol. 12, No. 301(pp.4791-4806). It contains a article regarding the rules of lawn tennis, and the dimensions of a tennis court. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, USS New Jersey 3
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 American 7th Fleet battleship, the USS New Jersey, operating on the Gunline, Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam during 'Operation Sea Dragon'. This is the aft view.A black and white photograph of the American 7th Fleet battleship, the USS New Jersey, operating on the Gunline, Tonkin Gulf, North Vietnam during 'Operation Sea Dragon'. This is the aft view.photograph, 7th fleet, uss new jersey, operation sea dragon, tonkin gulf, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, gunline, north vietnam -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Magazine - Falls Creek Alpine Resort 1993
A part of a yearly marketing magazine promoting Falls Creek region in the summer. This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortMagazine titled Falls Creek Alpine Resort 1993. Front cover is an image of lake area with Fall Creek Alpine Resort titled centre top in red and three nature photos framed centre bottom. American Express logo bottom right and blue back cover with Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce and American Express at bottom of page. Six internal pages with outdoor images and accommodation information for Summer in Falls Creek. falls creek, victoria, school holidays, 1990s, marketing, graphic design, summer, accomodation, vacation, alpine, alpine resort -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - American - Australian Officer Exchange - Mid Tour Report ASR 1981, Major D Bowen US Army Corps of Engineers, Major David Bowen US Army Corps of Engineers, 07.1981
American - Australian Officer Exchange - Mid Tour Report ASR 1981, Major D Bowen US Army Corps of Engineers. A two-year exchange program existed between the Australian Survey Corps and the US Army Corps of Engineers. This is a report by the US Exchange Officer in 1981 half way through the exchange tour.Clear film plastic covers front and back, Light Purple cardboard covers. Contains Cover Letter to American Embassy, Canberra ACT. Page 2 is Information page with references. Table of Contents page. Actual Report is pages numbered 1-19. Booklet "Lansells Fortuna (green cover edition) pages 1-16, only some pages are numbered. Army Survey Regiment Organisation Chart, "Map Production Story"- 8 pages, Bowen to Gram No1- WestPoint to Australia 2 pages, Enclosure 9 - Use Addresses (USA). Armed Forces of Australia - Badges of Rank, Enclosure 5 - Recommended Changes 2 pages, Enclosure 6 - Technical Services R&D Tasks, Married Quarter Floor Plan.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BUTTONS AND BADGE, c.1930's onwards
items in collection relating to the JACKSON Family..1) - .3) Three buttons, two silver one brown all Australian. .4) One Officers rank badge pressed metal. .5) Button gold coloured with American Eagle on..1) - .3) Brown button on rear, "P.J.King PTY LTD". Silver button, "Stokes and Son Melbourne" .5) On rear, "VAM"badges, buttons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH of GERMAN SOLDIERS
Photograph- black and white with a white border on all sides. Three servicemen in uniform. The two German officers drinking a small amount of drink, with another serviceman in the background. This serviceman could be an American photography, german officers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - WARNE COLLECTION: RECHTERS PAPER BAG
Two paper bags advertising Rechters Bendigo's largest tobacconist, 104-106 Mitchell Street, Bendigo, phone 439803. Under a picture of an hamburgers the words: soups, coffee, american malts.business, retail, rechters -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, Defiance Class Coastal Vessel
A dark green boat that has American flag at the front and painted Vietnam flag on rooftop. The boat also has one soldier in cockpitat the front and a soldier control machine gun at the back.US NAVY PBR MKII MEKOND DELTA VIETNAM 1968 DEFIANCE CLASS COASTAL VESSEL Used by the "Brown Water Navy"model boat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Shoe Black
A black and white photograph of an American servicemen and civilians in Saigon argue with a Vietnamese 'Shoe Black' as he cleans one of their shoes. The men were haggling over the cost of having their shoes shined.photograph, saigon, american soldier, shoe black, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Vietnam Veterans Congress Momentos
Various momentos - Veteran representatives visit program 11-20 August 1996, Cloth napkin of National Congress Qld 2004, program of 2004 dinner, Vietnam Veterans of America badgevietnam veterans -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Delighted with restoration, 21/11/1990
Visit to Schwerkolt Cottage by Mr Walter Jack, son of the owner of the cottage when it was bought by Nunawading Council in 1964 for 8,000 pounds. On a family visit from America he was delighted with the restoration.jack, walter, schwerkolt cottage, city of nunawading -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2001 c
Colour photograph of John Couzens American Civil War Cannon Team showing five men dressed in uniform standing by a cannon opposite George Bass Motel Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Card Game, AMCO Playing Card Co, Bridge Card Bingo, 1955-1965
The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. In the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, there were large numbers of games produced for children and adults. These included: arcade games, board games, playing cards and puzzles. A representative sample, many now rare survivors, can be found in the collection.Bridge Card Bingo. U.S.A. 1938. AMCO Playing Card Company of New York & Chicago was an American company founded in the 1930s. It continued to produce playing cards up until 1987. binge card bingo, playing cards, card games -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Bearskin Hat
wORN BY MEMBERS OF THE 6TH Battalion Royal Melbourne Regiment Worn by an anticedent unit of the battalion Black bearskin hat made from the skin of American Black Bears,with brown leather and metal chin strap, and black leather inside cap with drawstring. 12cm tear to top of bearskin. no inscriptions or markings, white sticker with 'swan club'. bearskin hat -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Long-Eared Owl, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860- 1880
The Long-eared owl is one of the most widely distributed and most numerous owl species in the world. It is a rather slim and long-winged bird with usually prominent erectile ear tufts, which are positioned closer to the center of the head than in many other types of owl. Long-eared owls prefer open landscapes with groups of trees, hedges or small woods, as well as pastureland with rows of trees and bushes, any type of forest with clearings, forest edges, semi-open taiga forest, swampy areas and bogs, orchards with old fruit trees, parks, even gardens and timbered areas in villages, towns or cities. In many parts of the world, Long-eared owls have even adapted to deserts, though more commonly semi-desert, and may nest and roost in available oases and hunt prey over the open desert ground. This particular specimen has been mounted in a correctly stylised fashion. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This Long-Eared Owl is a rather slim, long-winged bird with prominent erectile ear tufts. The coloration of this Long-eared Owl is a hue of ochraceous-tawny with a brownish wash. The wings, back and chest are patterned and the facial disc is visibly well developed and light brown in colour. The ear tufts are dusky in front and darter tawny on the back. This Long-eared owl possesses a light-coloured bill and its eyes are yellowish-orange. The specimen stands upon a wooden platform. Swing tag: 33 / Virginian / Bee-boo Owl / Catalogue, page 52 / Other tag: No 19 / STRIX Virginian / N. America / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, owl, long-eared owl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, U.S. NAVAL SHIPS
Photos are of US Navy ships Visiting Australia in July - Sept of 1925. Shows ships including battleship "Oklahoma" and crowds viewing them in the port.Five black and white original photos of US ships in port in Australia.1-3 - No writing. 4. "On back" - crowd waiting to get on the "Oklahoma". 5. On back. R.941 - "United States of America Battleship".oklahoma battleship, us navy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co, Popular Educator Vol. 5
Green/black clothcovered book of 412 pages. Includes illustrations and topics such as Knights Templar, Red Cross Knights, Lesson in Architecture, botany, arithmetic, algebra, static forces, Cambridge University, chemistry, latin, Euclid, fossils, geology, Greek, Electricity, German, Organic Chemistry, shells, pearls, North America, nightshades, the Thirty Years War, commerce, reflection of light, book-keeping, mosses, South America, hydrostatics, camera obscura, London UniversityStamped 'Springs Public Libray'cambridge university, knights templar, red cross knights, organic chemistry, north america, thirty years war, south america, camera obscura, london university, springs public library