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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
The Digger's Book of Humour, Clyde Press
Small book of yellowing pages, with blue coloured lettering and picture of the Australian flag and three men, army, navy and air force. Union Jack in flag is red and whit and has slight red colour in the faces of the men.On front cover: The Digger's Book of Humour 1963. Written in black ink at the top is Kath Gibb In front cover: Complied by A Group of Ex-Servicemen.book of humour, wwii, world war 2, digger's book of humour -
Wangaratta High School
WSC Framed Photo, 1994
Black paper board with a large image of the Australian flag, its description and history and descriptions of other Australian flags and their histories. Presented to Wangaratta High School by Smith Office Machines in 1994. in a black marble look frame -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - Jewish Arts Festival 1988
Sunday 27 March, 1988 the Jewish Festival of the Arts was held in Caulfield. It was estimated by a journalist from the Australian Jewish News that between 7000 and 10 000 people were in attendance. Bialik Dance Troupe performed during the six hour event, sharing the stage with soloists, duos, bands, and choirs. The moto for the event was "In One Voice". judaism, bialik college, dance, 1988, 1980s -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - A.I.E.F. 1916 Recruitment poster, 1916
Cardboard poster with recruiting photo of a crown with A F A flanked by two union flags. Flags with a map of Australia with soldiers in front.A.I.F.1916 Australia will be there underneath. R McGeehan-photographer The Central Studio Elm Grove Ripponlea MelbA.I.E.F. 1916 Australia will be therephotography, photographs / slides / film -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Republic of Vietnam Civilian Medals
Several Medals and Flags consisting of 2 Vietnam Flags, 1 Giay thong Hanh Picture, 4 rowns of Civilina Vietnam Medals. On rows 1, 2 and 4 are 12 medals. On row 3 are 11 medalsmedals, vietnam civilian -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Badge, Australian Red Cross Appeal 1918, 1918
These badges were sold in Australia to aid the Red Cross war effort in World War One. The Australian Red Cross was founded as a branch of the British Red Cross in Melbourne in 1914. The organization was chiefly concerned with the welfare of Australian service personnel, sending comfort parcels, working in hospitals and canteens etc.These badges have no known local provenance but are retained as examples of the badges produced to aid the Australia Red Cross war effort in World War One. .1 A circular metal badge with edging in white and red and a white flag with a red cross in the centre set in a light-brown background. Under the flag is printing in red. The back has a metal clip. .2 and .3 As above Australian Red Cross Appeal 1918australian red cross, world war one, history of warrnambool -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Wall Plaque, Lightkeepers of the Mission to Seamen, c.1950
Original owner Nora O’Connor the donor’s adopted aunt, migrated to Canada during WW2 and also worked as volunteer at the Vancouver Mission to Seamen where she met her husband Edward O’Connor who later migrated to Australia. NB Lightkeeper membership category across many of the Missions globally, was usually reserved for women busy as home-makers with children and also as a Junior membership category for children.The platter was accompanied by other materials from the Vancouver club of Senior Light keepers and together the material provides a parallel insight and reference to this group. It also provides a historical link within the worldwide network that is now recognised as the Mission to Seafarers. The Lightkeepers Auxiliary was also active with the Mission in Williamstown where they helped raised the funds to set up the new mission in the E,S & A Bank in 1943 which was furnished thanks to the High Commission of Canada.Circular , varnished wooden tray or plaque with beaded edge froming 'lip". Oval hand painted design of two flags on flag pole, one yellow hoist above blue flag with horizontal white stripe across centre, on a ground of turquoise green. U.C. Lettering in gilt around edge of design (see title). On verso, ink stamp plus an old hanging metal wire.indigo ink stamp : hand painted (1st word almost indecipherable)wooden platter, mission flags, nora o'connor, lightkeepers' auxiliary, lightkeeper, overseas missions, vancouver, canada, british columbia, mission to seamen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Ampol advertising material
On 23rd March 1936, the Australian Motorist Petrol Company, (Ampol) was incorporated in NSW. It was the first oil company that the Australian public could buy shares in. It was listed on the Stock Exchange in 1948 as Ampol Petroleum Ltd. It merged with Caltex in 1995 but the brand Ampol still exists especially in regional areas.Small pamphlet with the story of the Union Jack and the Australian flag, some other British flags (the white ensign, the red ensign and the blue ensign). The story of petroleum and the pioneer of the oil industry in Australia complete the pamphlet. Australian flag on one side and advertising for Ampol on the other. The last item is a small folding pamphlet with the words of "God Bless Australia' on the inside. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.In red pen Bell 212 and some unreadable words.ampol, flags -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Vehicle - Helicopter (Dustoff)!!
Significant historical importance during the Vietman War-era. These HUEY'S were responsible for saving thousands of injured and distressed military personnel. Dustoff was donated to the Dandenong RSL by the United States in September 2003. Dustoff is a Iroquois UH - 11v ( a modified UH - 1D ) she was fully restored when donated. They were a highly manoeuvrable aircraft.Very important. Huey saved lives. Dustoff is a local attraction bringing many people to view it. Ex U.S Military helicopter. Dustoff or CASEVAC - fitted out to evacuate wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War. These helicopters were commonly called "Hueys".Large Red Cross on front. Left hand side - UNITED STATES ARMY 73 - 21763 USAR. Red Cross with 763 enclosed and small Vietnamese Flag. Right hand side - Red Cross with 763 enclosed small Australian Flag RAAF with Kangaroo. Tailfin RHS A2-767 over red, white and blue flag representing New Zealand. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Honor Board, 1914-1919 European War Lara Presbyterian Church, Circ 1920
Lara Presbyterian Church members Honor RollLara Presbyterian Church amalgamated with the Uniting Church and in 1977 the buildings and land where then sold to Corio Shire and became Lara Community Centre in 1980.Honor Roll 1914-1919 European War Lara Presbyterian Church. List of names of members of the congregation that where involved in the World War One. 1914 European War 1919 Lara Presbyterian Church. Honor Roll. Flanked by Union Jack Flag on the left ans Australian Red Flag to the right. List of names of members of the congregation that where involved in the World War One.lara presbyterian church, honor roll, world war one -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Flag - Souvenir of Royal Visit for Centenary of Portland and Victoria, 1934
Fabric pennant/flag, souvenir of Royal visit for Centenary of Portland and Victoria (most likely used in Portland). Red background, blue border on long sides. Image of Duke of Gloucester in various colours. 'Our Royal Visitor H.R.H DUKE OF CLOUCESTER RECEIVED WITH GLADNESS 1934' in white -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Plaque, Merryweather and Sons Ltd
wooden plaque with shield design featuring anchor and two flags on blue painted backgroundWILDOCK OFFICERS CLUB -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Menu
Paper menu, printed with black text, with blue string and red flag design on front "MV Napier Star Blue Star Line/ Voyage 33/ Master Capt. J C Mackintosh/ The ship wishes our Chief Officer/ Mr Jan C Woods/ A very happy birthday/ At sea in the Carribean Homeward Bound/ Chief Steward M A Collier/ Chef R N Wescott Toms/ 21st June 1964/ Buffert Luncheon/ Consomme Froid/ Salmon Mayonnaise/ Dince Roti aux Norfork/ Jambon a la York/ Langue de Beouf/ Salmisaucisse/ Salades/ Laitues Tomates Pomme de tere/ Betteraves & Oignons Russe Macedoine/ Fraises et Crème/ Fromage Biscuits Café" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Decorative object - TAPESTRY, FRAMED, c.1941 possibly
Yellow painted frame surrounding tapestry of an Australian soldier with Australian flag & roses in the background.Embroidered top centre: “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES 1941”.handcraft - tapestry, military history-army -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Miniature Australian Flag, SECDET XI, about 2007
Miniature Australian National flag, with 10mm gold coloured fabric border. In wooden frame"VIID" embroidered on lower part of fly -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Plaque, HMA Naval Dockyard Williamstown
Painted wooden plaque featuring anchor and crossed flags on blue background with gold outline "H.M.A Naval Dockyard Williamstown/ Deeds not words" -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed print
Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II. Born 12 July 1907 Major Plains, Victoria Died 2 July 1993 (aged 85) Service/branch Australian Army Years of service 1935–1946 Rank Colonel Unit Royal Australian Army Medical Corps 2/2nd Casualty Clearing Station Commands held No.1 Allied General Hospital Battles/wars World War II Battle of Greece North African Campaign Syria-Lebanon campaign South West Pacific New Guinea Campaign South East Asia Campaign Awards Companion of the Order of Australia Knight Bachelor Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Officer of the Order of the British Empire Knight of the Venerable Order of Saint John Mentioned in Despatches Black timber frame containing coloured caricature of saluting Army Officer with flag in background.Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop - Anzac Day 1993 Print No 455 of 500colonel sir ernest edward dunlop, "weary" dunlop, surgeon -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard with an Australian flag, floral wreath and printed message. Handwritten message on back.Front: "A safe return"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, australian flag, a safe return -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with rising sun and two flags above attached cutout in the shape of a gum leaf.To My Dear Daddie at the Front A Gum Leaf from Australiaalbum, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, gumleaf, gum leaf -
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Running Flag, 1920 approximately
Dark blue cotton flag edged with white ribbon and school crest in white paint. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - Red Cross Appeal 1918, WWI, 1918
Round WWI Red Cross Appeal 1918 badge. Featuring Red Cross Flagwar - world war i, charities and appeals, red cross -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of a white car, 1988
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of a parked white car with a flag mounted to the bonnet with cubs and brownies approaching the vehicle.THE STEPHENS ARRIVE AT C.I. 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
HMAS Cerberus Museum
Photograph (H.M.A.S Yarra 1)
Photograph in Lifebouy shaped white wooden frame depicts Australian flag and union Jack.Commonwealth Destroyer Yarra elbourne-1910- -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF GROUP OF SIX GIRL GUIDES WITH A .............. MILLICENT DUNN HOLDING FLAGlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF GROUP OF PEOPLE - ADULTS AND CHILDREN - UNION JACK AND AMERICAN FLAGS DISPLAYED.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations -
Mont De Lancey
Paper Cup
Commemorating 1956 Melbourne Olympic GamesSet of four paper cups - white, red and blue with Athletes, flags and Australian map.cups, disposable cups -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Japanese Bag, C WW2
Khaki Japanese carry bag believed to have contained a flag. Small GP bag. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, CSR Masonite Fabricators Pty Ltd, Mitcham, 1961
In the mid 1950's Masonite built a hard board plant at Eildon but the process could not be made to work satisfactorily on the eucalypt woods available. CSR took over the Masonite Corporation in 1959, closing down it Eildon plant and constructing plants at Bacchus Marsh and Mitcham which began producing in 1961. With the development of particledboard manufacture in the 1960's the fibreboard industry declined. Not known when the Mitcham site was closed down,Black and white photocopy of CSR Masonite Fabricators building in Mitcham. Flag flying at left.csr masonite fabricators pty ltd -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Culture, Cadets
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National Wool Museum
Badge - Woolmark and Australian Olympics Badge, The Woolmark Company, 1987
Part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.Black pin badge with gold woolmark logo and gold Australian flag and Olympic rings.front: WOOLMARK back: ACC / 1987 / # 986482 / CASH'S-AMINSCO / MADE IN AUSTRALIAstuart ascough, international wool secretariat, victoria wool processors, port phillip mills pty ltd, topmaking, career, wool industry, training, technical advice, mills, badge