Handwritten letter from T.A. Drysdale, Acting Secretary, Defence Department, Melbourne, to Fred. L. Lyne, Portland, re sanctioning establishment of a Rifle Club in Portland.Back: 'Portland Rifle Club' in black ink. List of bird names in pencil.

History of the colonial navies from the establishment of marine defences for each city capital,until federation when the new government took over control of navel forces.naval history, law

Telegram notififying NOK of award of distingushed conduct medalTelegram to NOK notifying of the award of distigusihed conduct medal. This item provideds provinance to related itemsFramed Telegram, black frame with gold pearling on the inside edge. Telegram from the commonwealth of Australia Department of Defence Base records section dated 10 July 1919. " Dear Madam, I have much pleasure in forwarding hereunfer London Gazette dated 5 Febuary 1918, relating to the conspicuous services rendered by your husband , No. 168, Company Sergeant Major F.T. Brent, 6th Battalion." x x x x Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal " With reference to the award of the Distingusished Conduct Medal inferred as announced in the London Gazette, of service for which the decoration was conferred :- No 168 Company Sergeant Major F.T. BRENT. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He took strong command of a party , and attacked an enemy strong point , capturing twenty prisoners and two machine guns . He also rendered valuable assistance in consolodating the captured position, and set a splendid example to his men. x x x x The above has been promulgated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No 95 dated 27th June, 1918. Yours faithfully , Major Office i/c Base Records. Mrs. A.I.N. Brent Post Office, SPRING VALE Victoria5/6 rvr, first world war, 6 battalion aif, distinguished conduct medal

Description: RAAF Defence Instruction 7211.014-1 Flight Manual, Mystere 20 (2 colpies) RAAF Defence Instruction 7212.001-2-1 Macchi MB326H General Technical Information, Descriptive Manual RAAF Defence Instruction 7212.001-100B2 Macchi MB326H Mods Level of Importance: State.

Erney Craven was one of the founding members of the Highett RSL Sub Branch.1) Medal: Pacific Star 2) Medal: 1939 - 1945 Defence Medal 3) Medal: 1939- 1945 medal 4) Medal: 1939 -1945 Australian service medal VX87273 E R Craven

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from (not deciphered - Starfler?) to Joshua Thomas, Dunnolly. Text reads 'Case dismissed - Magistrate applauded me. Evidence for defence not called'..