Used by Melbourne tramways to assist tram drivers in driving through critical areas, such as providing clearance marks at turnouts, cross-overs, and stopping points. See item 1188 for a guidebook. Demonstrates the method of providing road marking systems to drivers.Stainless steel object round shape with a machine punched and formed prong to enable it to be placed and secured into the ground. Item has been used and has bitumen road materials attached to it. Has the stamp of BBSW stainless manufacturers stamp and patent number.signs, tramways, drivers, stud markings, instructions

Article One - Image of Private Wally Atkinson from Barmah, Victoria a descendant of Murray tribe. Article Two - Mealtime - image of aborigines at meal time Article Three - Swingtime - image of aborigines practisiing latest hits on gum leaves - members of gum leaf band have raised much money for local hospital,comfort funds. Article Four - Goanna Soup? image of Pte E Foster and Cook H L Harvey with "Myrtleford Mary" camp mascot (goanna) Article Five (on rear) - Canteen - image of aborignal squad at canteen. Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Samuel Richard RANKIN VX48201 DOB 23/7/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Stewart HOOD VX47351 DOB 23/1/1903 Enlisted 18/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 William GORRIE VX48208 DOB 22/11/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 David John MULLETT VX48195 DOB 10/6/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Arthur Alexander (Tom?) MULLETT VX48198 DOB 25/11/1914 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Images relates to the "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria. In addition to normal army training they performed guard duty at the Army Hospital and Camp. They formed the Gum Leaf Band and led the troops at community singing and assisted in Methodist Church services. Four black and white newspaper articles adhered to cream paperno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon, 1940

Regimental No 3350 later Lieutenant Russel Norman Jones was a 20 year old linotype operator when he enlisted in the 13th Battalion AIF 6 August 1915. He had 4 years cadet service and two years CMF prior to enlistment. He was wounded in action on two occasions and returned to Australia in September 1919 on SS Suevic.Part of a collection of objects relating to the service of Lieutenant Russell Jones, 13th Battalion. The collection gives an interesting insight into the social life of a young officer immediately following the end of the war.White card being paybook Receipt dated 1 September 1919 for Lieutenant RN Jones 13th Battalion issued by paymaster on board SS Suevic on the voyage home following the end of WWI. Across top of card "3350" crossed out and "Jones RN Lt 13th Bn" jones russell n, 13th battalion aif, paybook, ss suevic

Regimental No 3350 later Lieutenant Russel Norman Jones was a 20 year old linotype operator when he enlisted in the 13th Battalion AIF 6 August 1915. He had 4 years cadet service and two years CMF prior to enlistment. He was wounded in action on two occasions and returned to Australia in September 1919 on SS Suevic.Part of a collection of objects relating to the service of Lieutenant Russell Jones, 13th Battalion. The collection gives an interesting insight into the social life of a young officer immediately following the end of the war.Buff coloured single fold card being Programme 13th Battalion AIF Officers-Ball Chateau Franck Binard Hansinelle dated 2 April 1919.On cover "RN Jones Lieut" on back cover in blue pencil "Edg'cliffe 5.24 / Res"jones russell n, 13th battalion aif

Henry Thomas Ridge initially enlisted in September 1934 No V57996, 8th Australian Infantry Battalion CMF. He rose to Sergeant then qualified as a Lieutenant on 8.10.41. He was stationed in Darwin during the bombing 19th Feb 1941. He was discharged and the re enlisted as VX148845 AIF on 9.3.44. He served overseas and was discharged 29.7.46 in 8MD Papua. Refer 473P.1) Pay book No 257028, brown covers re H.T Ridge. .2) Drivers Licence No 214206, Army issue, brown fabric covers, folds in three re H.T. Ridge Lieut. .3) Drivers Licence No 592440,civilian, yellowish paper, red, blue, black writing re H.T. Ridge. Feb 29-1941. .4) Army "Final Statement account," form W.F.88 re VX149945 Ridge HT, 20.10.44. Paper, black and white, stamped 21 october 1944. .5) Typed note re Lieut H. Ridge, yellowed paper dated 10.3.44, red lettering at top of page " CUTSA New South Wales". .6) Letter, dated 2.5.1942 to Mrs E. Ridge re H. Ridge "Seriously ill with appendicectomy.", letter yellowed. .7) Cardboard , yellowed, typed and hand written re brief description V57996 and VX148845 H.T. Ridge, military and medical history. .8) Telegram Re " V57996 H.T. Ridge seriously ill 30th April." Double sided, front Blue with message, rear red, stamped 1 May 1942. .9) Telegram re " V57996 H.T Ridge removed from ill list 7th May 1942, double sided, front blue with message, rear red, stamped 18th may 1942. .10) Pay book No 195734, yellow covers re H.T Ridge.documents - licences / letters, communication - telegraphic, photography - photographs

A medallion presented to Private A. C. Wilson by the residents of Broadford, Victoria. These medallions were presented to local men who had enlisted for service as they returned from World War 1 in December 1919. The medallion is made of gold (9 carat) and has an olive wreath around the circumference. A small loop is provided to attach the medallion to a chain or similar. In this case the medallion is attached to a fob watch chain commonly worn by men when dressed formally. The chain is also made of gold.

Document. The Salvation Army, Blood and Fire, The Y.P.Anti-Smoking and Gambling League. Believing Cigarette and Tobacco Smoking and Gambling among lads to be most harmful to their moral and bodily well-being, I hereby enlist in this Legion, promising , by the help of God, to do all that Iies in my power to persuade others from using Tobacco, and from Gambling in any form; also to have nothing to do w th the habits myself. Signed................. Date................ Form No.111. 20m---12-09.organisation, community, abstinence society

This is a certificate presented to 2156 Private Christopher Dennis Parkinson who enlisted on 4 April 1916, served in 2nd Pioneer Battalion A.I.F. He was Wounded In Action and died form gunshot wound (abdomen) on 22 December 1917 in Belgium. He is buried in Trois Arbres Military Cemetary, STRENWERCK, 3 and a half miles N.W of Armentieres. Plot 2; Row C; Grave 16. He received the 1914/15 Star; British War Medal and Victory Medal.District of Daylesford. Presented by the Mayor Councillors & Residents.

A bit is a type of horse tack used in equestrian activities, usually made of metal or a synthetic material, and is placed in the mouth of a horse to assist a rider in communicating with the animal. It rests in the mouth where there are no teeth.Horses played a vital role in the agricultural history of Orbost. This item is connected to that role.An iron horse bit. It has a small piece of leather at one end - possibly from the bridle. It has a piece of wire attached as a hook for hanging.equestrian horse-bit transport

Automap 2 is the second phase of a 3 phase project to introduce a computer assisted cartographic drafting system into service capable of capturing, storing and manipulating and outputting topographic data in digital form.A4 Folder, Orange Cardboard Cover, plastic ring bounding, "Arnos" fastener, text and diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The conservation management plan was commissioned by the City of Ballarat to assist in the process of planning for the future management and development of the Camp Street precinct, having particular regard for the Camp Street Arts and Education Precinct.White, soft covered, spiral bound book relating to Ballarat's Camp Street Precinct. Contents include: Methodology, buildings and site layout. ballarat, camp street, clare gervasoni, ballarat fine art gallery, art gallery of ballarat, old colonists' hall, former ballarat mining exchange, former state offices, former police court, former police station, former police barracks, old police station, arts academy, archaeology, conservation management plan

This type of connection could be attached to a hypodermic syringe for blood or fluid collection. This connection could also be used as an attachment to 'cupping' instruments to induce artificial hyperaemia to assist in the draining of abcesses and carbuncles.Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920.She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993.Glass connection, 2cm in length, with central flange. Proximal (near) end has a rounded ridge for attaching to a syringe. Distal (far) end in plain, for attaching to rubber tubing.midwifery

Issued to drivers to remind them when they had to assist disabled passengers from a train, bus or tram. Issued by the PTC disability services. Has The Met and V/line logos. c1990.Yields information about a stop reminder system for disabled passengers.Plastic folder, printed with sleeves and a pad of printed post it notes.tramways, the met, v/line, disability services, drivers

The Bird ventilator Mark 7 is driven by medical compressed air or oxygen. It is not suited for anaesthesia unless using a special anaesthesia assistor controller attachment, which is essentially a “bag in a bottle” device.Apparatus attached to four castor stand with attached white wall connecting tubing.anaesthesia attachment, bag in a bottle

RAAF Insignia to indicate part of service the member was in. Relates to Peter Stoklahsa, enlisted 1966. Refer to Cat No. 7674P.Six RAAF wing Insignia of two sizes (3 each). Gold metal raised wing eagles with crown on top. Metal pins on back.Inscribed on back "Stokes- Melb".raaf, uniform

Battle uniform jacket is for less formal circumstance. Belonging to "Peter Stoklahsa" enlisted 1966. Refer Cat 7674P.RAAF blue uniform jacket size 10 OR. Royal Australian Air Force shoulder patches.. Commonwealth emblem patch sewn onto lower arms. Two breast pockets with service ribbon attached above left pocket. Material epaulettes on each shoulder with a black button and gold RAAF Eagle and Crown Emblem. Zipped front with stretch bands on bottom sides. Inside cotton lining. Inside pocket - label of maker on inside.Label - "A.G.C.F. VIC. 1981. 8405.66.103.8063 Size 10 OR. Service No. Cleaning instructions. raaf, uniform, peter stoklahsa

This is possibly John James Barnes born Marong, No 487 enlisted on 8.9.1914 in 8th L.H Machine Gun sectionSepia tone photo showing a soldier with slouch hat, bandolier over shoulder and bayonet on belt standing in a studio setting of a tree and shrubs, photo is set on a cream coloured ornate card. The photographers details are across the bottom in gold lettering. There are a number of inscriptions on the rearOn rear in black pen, “Mr J.J.Barnes Marong”, in blue pen, “To aunt, uncle and cousins with love from Barney, (dates unclear) 1914”photographs, l.h,

14972799, ASTON, Derg James Randell. Enlisted Worster (England) Ref 5400, 5402 Austria Occupational ForcesBadge, metal, brass insignia Austria Occupational ForcesCrown, Rose, Leaves Ïntelligence Corps"badge, military insignia, intelligence corp

George James Rush No 14312 enlisted in the RAAF on 10.7.1940, discharged 14.7.1947 with the rank of Sgt in No 2 Aircraft DepotBritish War medal with ribbon not mounted“G.J Rush 14312 RAAF”medals, awards, british

A STEPHENS enlisted 21.8.1914 14th Bn, F Company. Embarked 22.12.1914 KIA 25-30 April 19159 Pages of A4 documents from the AIF Project, AWM Sites, photostat photos re Alan STEPHENS No 1273. documents - notes, military history, records, documents

Photograph of the Greensborough RSL Honour Board, listing the names of local men who enlisted in World War I.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough returned servicemens league, world war i, greensborough rsl

RAAF NCO J E J Webb enlisted in New South Wales and served in the RAAF during WW2The Medal was awarded to RAAF NCO 166516 J E J Webb at the completion of his service1939-1945 Medal, Silver in colour with Red, Blue and White Ribbon not mountedAround the circumfarance of the medal 166516 J E J Webbraaf, ww2, webb

3305 Pte J Scholes enlisted to the AIF on 7 March 1916 and served with 29 Battalion during WW1.The Medals are the originals belonging to 3305 Pte J Scholes1 x British War Medal 1914-1918, 1 x Victory Medal 1914-19183305 Pte J Scholes, 29 BN AIF33095 pte j scholes

SX37291 J W Vienna enlisted into the Australian Army on 07 October 1944 and was posted to 67th Battalion (BCOF).The items are the originals belonging to SX 37291 J W Vienna.Medals, photographs, lapel badgesSX 37291 J W Vienna, Medals include Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Korea Medal, Korea UN Medal.sx37291 j w vienna,, photogtaphs, lapel badges

Edward francis Camm was born in 1904 at Dargo Victoria. Lance corporal who enlisted on 14 July, 1940. 1 green and 1 brown dog tags on leather strap VX44154 Camm EFedward camm, wwii, dogs tags

Peter Taylor was born in Donolly. He enlisted for service during World War One. He returned to Australia. Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert Elliott. em22, carisbrook, world war one, peter taylor, dunolly