Items issued to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Floppy bush hat, green cotton, round shape, work dress. .2) Army issue woollen khaki sock, size 10.5 - 11.5. .3) As .2) above. .4) Webbed khaki belt with black sliding buckle, dress uniform..4) CCF, (up arrow) 1968 - 8440 - 66.012 - 0304.40uniforms - army, hats, belts, socks

Items belonged to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Black & green waterproof camouflage raincoat. Folds up into a pocket which closes with a button. A green carry strap is attached for fixing to webbing equipment. .2) Puggaree with slight curve that fits over crown of a slouch hat, khaki colour..2) CGCF 1989 7-1/8 D up arrow Duniforms - army, camouflage, pugaree

Army issue name was “Boots AB” Item in the collection re “Maj A.J.Balsillie MBE”. Refer Cat No 118.5 for his service details, RSL and Council history.Pair of black leather boots size 9, steel heel + toe caps, leather laces.“9 - m - XL” on outer sole each. ‘242” on on inside outer top each.uniforms - military, costume - male footwear, boots

Militia Units of Maryborough 1860-1901 (Victoria, Australia). Historical Publications. Included with book - Author's business card and leaflet titled "History of the/LEGION/of/FRONTIERSMEN/of the/COMMONWEALTH"Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, black print on front and back, Illustration - front black and white photograph, half portrait of a soldier in uniform. Back - black and white small military coat of arms. 62 pages - cut, white, plain. Illustrated black and white photographs, maps and diagrams.books, military, history

The photo relates to James Joseph Kirkham No 685. The story was that he brought the original negative home with him. Refer 1281 for his service history also 1986P.Heavy wooden frame, glass front, with dark grey border framing panoramic photo of a beach. North Beach, Anzac Cove by H J Lowe and G Downes.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army, kirkham

Form relates to Kingsley William Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Parents Frederick and Ruby Allen. Refer 2192.4, 2195 for service history also 2193, 2196P."Registration of Birth" form re Kingsley William Allen, born Horsham 9.11.15. Pinkish paper with black printing with spaces for hand written details of person, form is double sided.documents, birth, certificate

Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221 was a POW in Japan at the time of the air drop, he souvenired the document. Refer 2485 for medals and service history also 1100.2, 2489P.Document on yellowed paper with black printing on both sides. Heading is "Allied Prisoners". One side is in English the other in Dutch. Document explains that Japan has surrendered and that air drops will begin to POW's. Details re bundles, contents, rations, allowances, clothing and instructions on food consumption.documents, pow

Photos relate to Sgt Michael Sydney Boyle No 3464, 21st and 60th Batt's AIF. Refer Cat No 2032.3P for his and his 2 brothers service history. .1) Postcard - Group of Sergeants in gardens .2) Postrcard - Group of 7 in uniform outside building .3) Photo - 2 nurses & a seated soldier.1) “ Syd Boyle 60th Btn, right rear” .2) “Sent from France, tall man at rear at Le Harve Convalescent Depot. Father of Mrs Trahair”photography - photographs, documents - postcards, boyle

Colour patch worn between 1941-44. Belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history.Beret, khaki with 2/10th Armoured Regt colour patch and copper Rising Sun badge.hat, military history, numismatics-badges-military, hat accessories

Book review of "Possession: Batman's Treaty and the matter of history" by Bain Attwood. The book discusses the motives behind the treaty and its historical implications. Review by Penelope Edmonds.There is much dispute over where and if Batman's Treaty was signed.Newspaper clipping, text and images. john batman, batmans treaty, bain attwood

A tribute to John Cain (1931-2019) by Andrew Leigh, extract from a speech in February 2020; published in Recorder, the official newsletter of the Melbourne Labour History SocietyMagazine clipping, black text and colour imagejohn cain, politicians, premier of victoria

Brief history of "Marble Hall", built in the 1830s, with photo taken just before its demolition in 1964, to make way for Watson Holden's new service centre.Photocopied newspaper clippingmarble hall, watsons of greensborough, main street greensborough

Contains a brief history of the European settlement of Arthurs Creek from 1844 and the Mechanics Institute from 1887. It includes the Mechanics Institute's important role in community activities.Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute and Free Library.33 p., illus. Front cover shows the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute.arthurs creek mechanics institute, bruce draper, arthurs creek

A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Peter Ruston in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.A short history of a Greensborough pioneer written by a descendent.5 pages, handwritten.peter ruston, peter rustin, alan partington

A scanned copy of a handwritten manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Peter Ruston in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.A history of a Greensborough pioneer written by a descendant.3 pages, handwritten.peter ruston, peter rustin, alan partington

A scanned copy of a typed manuscript by Alan Partington. This article outlines the history of Peter Ruston in Greensborough. Alan was a descendent of the Ruston, Whatmough and Partington families, Greensborough pioneers.A history of a Greensborough pioneer written by a descendent.Digital copy of 2 typed pages.peter ruston, peter rustin, alan partington

Bundoora Primary School students participated in the Banyule Festival's Arty Farty Kids Grand Parade on March 22 2015. The theme of their costumes was 'great moments in history'.News clipping, black text, colour image.bundoora primary school, banyule festival, arty farty festival

Special edition of the Heidelberg Leader commemorating 100 years of news in Heidelberg, Greensborough and Diamond Creek. Includes articles outlining the history of the area and includes historic photographs.40 pages, colour images and black text.heidelberg, greensborough, diamond creek

Plaque outlining the history of St Katherine's Church St Helena, first built in 1858 by Major Anthony Beale and named after his wife Katherine Rose.Digital copy of colour photographst katherines church st helena

A short history of Mr Louis Amiet's time as headmaster at Greensborough State School (1896-1916) and his close friendships with his students. Unfortunately the author is not identified.Handwritten article (one page) and transcript.greensborough state school, greensborough primary school, louis amiet

This oral history tells the story of two brothers, Giles John Poulter and William Haylock Poulter. It relates the story of their marriages to Mary Dalrymple and Mary Alice Dalrymple.Shows some of the relationships within the Poulter family.One page of text.poulter, dalrymple, giles john poulter, william haylock poulter, brian poulter

Compiled by Irene Turvey, this brief history of the Shire of Diamond Valley is based on "The Diamond Valley Story" by Diane Edwards (published 1979), and includes photographs from the book.4 photocopied pages, text and photographsshire of diamond valley, diamond valley story

This history of Yallambie Homestead was written by Avril Salter in 1970. It covers the property since its original land grant, to the homestead until and after its alteration in 1923. A history of one of the areas homesteads which is still in use today.Research article, 43 pages, text only. Photographs which accompanied the original text were lost.yallambie homestead, yallambie, avril salter

Tank Battles El Alamein to the Volga, D-Day, Battle of Britain, The Great War, Dunkirk, Great Sea Battles of WW2, History of WW2, Battleships at War10 DVDs in cases - contained in a cardboard box/sleeve10 DVD BOX SET - THE WARE FILES FEARURING - OVER 10 HOURS OF WAR DOCUMENTARIESww2, ww1

The former Police Stables Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day

Re-opening Ceremony Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day

Re-opening Ceremony Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day

Re-opening Ceremony Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day

Re-opening Ceremony Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day