A black and white photograph of Gnr Jim Dunn, 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, carries a 105mm shell to the gun at Fire Support Base "Betty". The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US Army Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery raa, gnr jim dunn, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of a 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Gunner , rams a shell home while the gun is readied for firing at Fire Support Base "Betty".. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, 104 battery, nva/vc, fire base betty, raa, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner

Roll of film taken by Eltham Shire Council officers (Nov. 1981) reflecting road infrastructure. Golden Fleece Service Station on left now the Shell/Coles Express. On right is Bremner's Flats where the original Eltham tennis courts were siutaed at the turn of the 20th century and where the circus would be located in the 1950s and 1960s; now Wingrove Park35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 27) Mount - Kodak Ektachrome CardProcessed 18 Jan 1982infrastructure, main road, roads, bremner's flat, construction, eltham south, golden fleece service station, mount pleasant road, wingrove park

Photograph of Norman Watson Bassett, No 463 B Coy. 29th Batt. AIF. Embarked for Egypt 10/11/1915; Embarked for France 23/6/1916; Transferred to H.T. M. Btry 10/9/1916.; to hospital 3/10/1916 with nephritis (kidneys), shell shock, and later, bronchitis. Discharged medically unfit on 9/8/1917.Photo copy for display of soldier (Norman Watson Bassett) standing facing forward holding a whip between his hands.photography-photographs, military, ww1

Percy Andrew Goulburn MAKEPEACE No.3558, enlisted 5.8.15 aged 19 in 8th reinforcements 21st Bn AIF, embarked 29.12.1915 for Eygpt. Transferred to 57th Bn. KIA 24.9.1917 while a Bn runner. He was killed by shell fire while moving to 58th Bn near Polygon Wood. There are a number of Red Cross files relating to his death.Photo, sepia tone, portrait of a soldier in slouch hat wearing a tie. Background is clear.photographs, 21st, kia

Harold Bennett No 6959 enlisted in the 23rd reinforcements 5th Batt AIF on 16.9.1916 age 24 years 5 months. Embarked for England 23.11.1916, hospital 21.2.1917 with Bronchitis, embarked for France 25.8.1917, transfer to the 38th Batt 2.9.1917, WIA 4.10.1917 shell wound abrasions to the back, WIA 9.6.18 GSW right ankle, discharged from the AIF 1.7.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re H BENNETT 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal“6959 PTE H BENNETT 38TH BN AIF”awards, medals, passchendaele barracks trust

This cut-glass vase was presented to the Donald Auxiliary in recognition of their 60th Anniversary. It has lattice style cut glass around the body of the vase and 'shell' cuts around the neck and top. Just below the neck is engraved: Presented to Donald Auxiliary 60th Anniversary 1989. Many auxiliaries received vases such as this, however only one has been retained for representation.1 cut glass vase with inscription upon bulb of basePresented to RVIB Donald Auxiliary 60th Anniversary 1989royal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries, awards

This cigarette or pipe lighter was in use in the mid 1900's when the majority of users were men. Ladies did smoke but mainly not in "public" The activity was still regarded as a male activity. Middle to Upper "Class" of women nearly always had a gentleman "at hand" that would "light up" her cigarette. This was seen as a "social" activity only but later in the mid 1900's onward it was quite acceptable for both sexes to "smoke" at anytime.This type of lighter was male orientated due to the degree of lighting the flint with the horizontal movement required a strong thumb action across the lighting wheel. It is significant to rural areas such as the Kiewa Valley as the majority of men (especially during and after World War II) regarded smoking as a way to ease off the "tension" of hard work. The socio-economics of the Australian work place changed after the emancipation of women in the "workforce" after the World War II depleted the male workforce for the duration of the War and changed the Australian ethics of women in all aspects of both city and rural working "so called" male only occupations.This Roller Beacon lift arm cigarette/pipe lighter has a chrome plated brass shell and is fueled by petrol. To operate this lighter you lift the "snuffer" arm(long roller lift arm) exposing the horizontal external flint tube, then scrape the flint wheel to create a spark (to light the wick) from the adjacent flint(resting on the brass ignition wheel).At the base to the left of the "filler" screw "PATENT No. 485037, 818155" underneath "REG. DES. N" on the filler screw "ROLLER REG" underneath "TRADE MARK". To the right of the "filler", "THE ROLLER BEACON MADE IN ENGLAND"early hand lighters, smoking in the 1930's, cigarette lighter, cigarette, tobacco

This item represents a period in time when there was the start by manufacturing industry for targeting the medium to lower socio and economic strata of the purchasing public. It was the beginning of cheaper mass produced items for the non professional (photographer in this instance) recreational minded public. The availability of low cost items was required by an ever increasing population hungering for the "do it yourself" amateur.This camera was owned by Margaret (Peg) Shefford nee Turner, who retired to Mount Beauty in the mid 1980s. The camera was purchased in 1920 and used up to the 1940's when her her daughter, Midge Clooney used it. When the Shefford family emigrated from England to Australia (1953), it was used to take photos of the ship voyage.This item is a Campfire Box Brownie. Model "F". It is a black vinyl covered tin box shell. It has a short leather hand strap (110mm) (stamped "BROWNIE") on the top side of the box, fastened by a metal stud at each end. There are two clasps holding the front and rear sides. Viewer (photo frame number) and lens (apertures) are on opposite sides.Stamped within a circular section on the back section is "No 2 BROWNIE" underneath,"MODEL F" in smaller letters "MADE IN CANADA BY CANADIAN KODAK Co., Limited, TORONTO, ONT". a smaller circle within has "USE KODAK FILM No_ 120"portable camera, photography, hobby, low cost camera

A black and white photograph of Gnr. Mike Longley and Gnr Charlie Hayden, of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, at Fire Base "Betty" in the ammunition bunker preparing shells for firing. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, gnr charlie hayden, gnr mike longley, 104 battery raa, fire base betty, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Gnr Jim Dunn, watched by Stg Pete Tilbrook, of 104 Battery RAA,carries a 105mm shell to the gun at Fire Support Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the US Army Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, sgt peter tilbrook, gnr jim dunn, 104 battery raa, long binh, bien hoa province, fire base betty, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white of Gnr Mike Longley and Gnf Charlie Hayden, 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, at Fire Base Betty in the ammunition bunker preparing shells for firing. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the 1969 Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery raa, gnr mike longley, gnr charlie hayden, fire base betty, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue

Metal sea mine casing manufactured for use in WW2 that has since been converted for domestic use as an incinerator - spherical body now quite rusty and bottom layer of lid quite corroded around entire circumference - has two handles attached to upper section of shell and holes and metal fittings between them - small hole in centre of lid.Not applicablesea mines, incinerators, ww2

Yields information about Ballarat 's tram operations and Hospital Corner.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 19 turning from Sturt St into Drummond St North end route to Gardens. In the background are the premises of Shell Petrol, Morris Ellis Motor Engineers, a hair dresser, a bakery, M. George and E Daly and the Great Southern Hotel. Also in the view is the ESCo street electrical pillar. trams, tramways, hospital corner, sturt st, drummond st, tram 19

These gloves belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A pair of very fine ivory doeskin evening gloves. The gloves feature full pique insert seams around the fingers and thumb with a slit on the inside arm from mid thumb to mid fore arm and three white shell buttons. The gloves extend high to high on the upper arms and feature a ribbon covered elastic to aid hold on the upper arm. A black ink stamp on the inside of the right glove over the wrist: 5 3/4, Made in France, Buckley and Nunn Limited, Melbourne. A black ink stamp on the inside of the left glove over the wrist: Grand Prix Exposition, 1900, Medallere D'or, Merlier, Depose (? Very faint), Made in France. A blue ink stamp on the inside of the left glove over the top side of the wrist: 797, 221'65, C51Cwoolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, clara miller, gloves, caulfield, brighton general cemetery, 1900s fashion, buckley and nunn

Ballarat born Robert Jenkins (6th Field Company Engineers) embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A40 Ceramic in November 1915. Twice wounded ("shell-shocked"), he returned to Australia in April 1919. Robert Edward Jenkins enlisted in the army (V195393) in December 1941 and in October 1942 joined the RAAF. At discharge, he was a Flight Lieutenant in 514 Squadron.Postcards, photographs, flying log book and film negatives of Robert Edward Jenkins (RAAF s/n 419813) and Robert Jenkins (r/n 3295)robert jenkins, robert edward jenkins, 6 field company engineers, 514 squadron, georgina jenkins (nee lynch), philip henry rutlidge

​In March 2014 Tracey Mallett, Manager Organisation Planning at the City of Whittlesea, represented the City of Whittlesea on a visit to the Buka Urban Council in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on behalf of the International Women’s Development Agency. During her trip, Tracey acquired two hand made bags and Shell necklace which she donated to the City of Whittlesea Civic History Collection.handbags, handmade

​In March 2014 Tracey Mallett, Manager Organisation Planning at the City of Whittlesea, represented the City of Whittlesea on a visit to the Buka Urban Council in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on behalf of the International Women’s Development Agency. During her trip, Tracey acquired two hand made bags and Shell necklace which she donated to the City of Whittlesea Civic History Collection.handbags, handmade

The photograph shows a cable tram in Bourke St, crossing over the electric tram track in William Street. The Menzies Hotel 1867 (see reference) is in the background, along with the Goldborough Mort Woolstore building 1862 on the opposite corner. Also in the photo are the Melbourne Centenary "Lollypop" street decorations of 1934. The photo appears to be taken from the roof of the Shell Building in William Street. Yields information about the Menzies Hotel and the intersection of Bourke and William St. Photograph, black and white, plain papertrams, tramways, cable tram, bourke st, william st, menzies hotel, goldsborough mort, melbourne centenary

Nillumbik Commissioners used 'reserve power's to permit a controversial Shell service station and Hungry Jackls restaurant development at the former Eltham Shire Office site at 895 Main Road. More than 200 people attended the Council meeting in the public gallery and protested at the decision. 32 personal submissions were made to Council's Planning Special Committee meeting whose members vioted 3-2 against the development. The Committee consisted of the three Nillumbik Commissioners and three community members (Jim Connor, Bronwyn South and Janet Mattiske). Chief Commissioner Don Cordell, a former Shell employee excused himself from voting and the three communbity memebrs voted against the submission. The other two commissioners, Vin Heffernan and Kevin Abbott voted against it. They then immediately closed the meeting and opened a Council meeting lasting just seconds to use special reserve powers to overturn the decision. The demolition of the former Shire of Eltham offices and proposed sale and development driven by the Commissioners for Nillumbik Shire Council brought the community together in substantial protest at the infrigement of ratepayers democratic say in local government and ciommunity assets combined with protests about inappropraite development of Eltham's Gateway. This issue led to the formation of the Eltham Community Action Group which still operates strongly today (2023) on behalf of the community to ensure appropriate development within the community.895 main road, commissioners, dallas price homes, development application, eltham hub, hungry jacks, nillumbik shire council, re-zoning, shell service station, town planning, eltham gateway, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, shillinglaw farm, shillinglaw trees, jim connor collection, dallas howgate, frank burgoyne, robert marshall, nillumbik planning special committee, jim connor, bronwyn south, janet mattiske, don cordell, vin heffernan, kevin abbott

Nillumbik Commissioners used 'reserve power's to permit a controversial Shell service station and Hungry Jackls restaurant development at the former Eltham Shire Office site at 895 Main Road. More than 200 people attended the Council meeting in the public gallery and protested at the decision. 32 personal submissions were made to Council's Planning Special Committee meeting whose members vioted 3-2 against the development. The Committee consisted of the three Nillumbik Commissioners and three community members (Jim Connor, Bronwyn South and Janet Mattiske). Chief Commissioner Don Cordell, a former Shell employee excused himself from voting and the three communbity memebrs voted against the submission. The other two commissioners, Vin Heffernan and Kevin Abbott voted against it. They then immediately closed the meeting and opened a Council meeting lasting just seconds to use special reserve powers to overturn the decision. The demolition of the former Shire of Eltham offices and proposed sale and development driven by the Commissioners for Nillumbik Shire Council brought the community together in substantial protest at the infrigement of ratepayers democratic say in local government and ciommunity assets combined with protests about inappropraite development of Eltham's Gateway. This issue led to the formation of the Eltham Community Action Group which still operates strongly today (2023) on behalf of the community to ensure appropriate development within the community.895 main road, commissioners, dallas price homes, development application, eltham hub, hungry jacks, nillumbik shire council, re-zoning, shell service station, town planning, eltham gateway, eltham gateway action group, eltham shire offices, shillinglaw farm, shillinglaw trees, jim connor collection, dallas howgate, nillumbik planning special committee, jim connor, bronwyn south, janet mattiske, don cordell, vin heffernan, kevin abbott

The Second Boer War saw attempted application of bombardment as an alternative to the use of ground forces. In most battles fought during the conflict this was proved not to be possible. There was competition from the other side's ability to take evasive measures. The opponent was able to use cover to protect himself and hide his position. This was the tactic used against the British at the Battle of Magersfontein and the Battle of Colenso. The British had success when they ceased using artillery by itself and used it in conjunction with infantry. British General Buller linked the use of artillery and the movement of infantry in continuous interlocking assaults upon each hill south of Ladysmith. As soon as shelling had finished in a location the infantry moved. The front collapsed on the 27 February 1900 when use was made of a creeping curtain of shell fire sent over the heads of advancing infantry destroying everything 100 yards ahead of them. It was this tactic of the creeping barrage that has been described as "revolutionary'. Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.second boer war, ground forces, battle of magersfontein, battle of colenso, general buller, infantry, ladysmith, interlocking assaults

Alexander Norman Cummin (Sandy) No 18 enlisted in the AIF in the 38th Batt HQ on 22.2.1916 age 19 years 4 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 11.8.1918 Shell wounds (unclear), rejoin unit 23.9.1918, hospital while on leave 1.12.1918 with Bronchitis, return too Australia 24.12.1918 with Influenza, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919 medically unfit.Portrait black & white of soldier standing. Australian soldier has no head dress, name Sandy. ALEXANDER NORMAN CUMMIN.On photo itself is a small number 4072. The bottom RHS has T L FULLER AMESBURY. The rear: Larkhill Camp Amesbury Salisbury Plain England. To Mr Harvey with love and best wishes Sandy 29.8.16. Sailed June 20/16documents - postcards, photography-photographs, military history - army

Melbourne Electric Supply Company tramway Conductors at the depot in Geelong with one of the summer cars, 11 or 12, behind. Three Inspectors are in the centre of front row. At the far left is an upturned can of Shell benzine that fueled the company's three buses which ran from 1912 until 1923. The date of the photograph is between 1916 and 1923 as the Inspector on the right was a Motorman in a photograph taken in 1916.Black and white print on paper.,The No. 1 in a circle written in ink on the reverse. GRS710/21/1/3 and 21-3, written in pencil on the reverse.melbourne electric supply co. conductors, geelong tramway conductor, geelong tramway inspector, geelong summer car nos. 11 and 12

A ring called the hoop is used to attach the head to the shell, and the tuning bolts are tightened to tighten the head. The hoop is supported by the lug, and the hoop and lug are attached using a tuning bolt. Long ago, animal skins were used as drum heads, but now drum heads are primarily made of plastic. Basically, when the tension on the head is higher, the tone is higher, and when the tension is lower, the tone is lower.A Cylinder made of metal and wood 37 centimetres diameter and 21 centimetres high. It has a red, black and white wooden trim on the top and bottom and is held together with six metal clamps. There is a drum head on the top and bottom of the cylinder. Ever Play Extra brand is on the top drum head.Lowe musical instruments, drum, sandhurst drummers

A ring called the hoop is used to attach the head to the shell, and the tuning bolts are tightened to tighten the head. The hoop is supported by the lug, and the hoop and lug are attached using a tuning bolt. Long ago, animal skins were used as drum heads, but now drum heads are primarily made of plastic. Basically, when the tension on the head is higher, the tone is higher, and when the tension is lower, the tone is lower. A Cylinder made of chrome plated metal 37 centimetres diameter and 32 centimetres high. There is a drum head on the top and bottom of the cylinder. ARLTON DALLAS-LONDON brand is on the side of the cylinder. It's in a canvas carry bag. On canvas bag - S.N. QUIN B. H. P. D. musical instruments, drum, sandhurst drummers

Typed report on the use of precision casting methods at Preston Workshops foundry to reduce the amount of machining post-casting. Looks at the methods of precision casting, the type of equipment needed for this, and those companies in Melbourne using shell moulding, Includes an extensive list of items and the number of units used each year that this method could be used for. Report by J Scholtz dated 12-7-1963.Yields information about the examination of costs and methods of using shell moulding processes at Preston Workshops.Document or report 7 foolscap sheets - carbon copytramways, technical information, preston workshops, costs, foundry, castings, plate shop

This item formed part of a large collection of items collected by Dorothy Rogers, a notable local historian and founding member of the Kew Historical Society.Collection of four decorative hair combs owned by Dorothy Rogers.A note included with the donation in the handwriting of the historian Dorothy Rogers states: "Old family keepsakes. The large comb when given to me fifty odd years ago was honey coloured. The tortoise shell gradually darkened. Mrs Dorothy Rogers"fashion accessories, combs

The album belonged to Henry Edward JAMES No VX38489. Enlisted 31.7.1940. On discharge from the AIF he was a Pte in HQ Vic L of C Area. Photo album that belonged to H E JAMES. Salmon coloured buckram hardcover, hand painted & printed in white with decoration. Contains 201 black & white photos of Palestine, Gaza, Tel Aviv & surrounding area, including people & places of interest, camels, etc. Bound using a partly missing red leather strap fastened with buckle made possibly of shell.On cover top left: VX38489 H E James 2/3 MMGBn AIF MEF Middle centre: PALESTINE 1941-1942books - albums, photographs, military history, photography, souvenirs

Items belonged to Robert ALLEN No 7925 6th Field Artillery Brigade AIF. The grooves on the handles are from the barrel rifling, they have been engraved "Bapaume" "Pozieres." "Ypres". refer 1786P for service history also 1787.4.Trench art mounted into a picture frame (attached by wire through holes in back of frame) nine items made from spent artillery shells. Three cheese/butter knives, one spoon, two rising sun badges, two "Australia" shoulder badges, one RAA Corps badge. Label says knives are engraved but too tarnished to be able to read properly.numismatics - badges - military, domestic items - cutlery, ornaments - metal, military history - souvenirs