Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.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, ammunition bunker, nva/vietcong sappers, us supply depot, denis gibbons

A black and white photograph of Gnr Stuart Brooksby walks back into the 105mm gun position as Gnr Smith checks the gun sight and Grn Dick Gray makes adjustment, prior to firing. in support of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) infantry elements in contact with the NVA/VC sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa province during the Tet OffensiveA black and white photograph of Gnr Stuart Brooksby walks back into the 105mm gun position as Gnr Smith checks the gun sight and Grn Dick Gray makes adjustment, prior to firing. in support of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) infantry elements in contact with the NVA/VC sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa province during the Tet Offensivephotograph, artillery, 4 rar nz, tet offensive, long binh, bien hoa province, gnr stuart brooksby, gnr smith, gnr dick gray, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, 105mm artillery, 4 rar/nz (anzac), nva/vietcong sappers, us supply depot, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of - As one Gunner of 104 Battery RAA at Fire Base Betty places a 105mm round in his gun his fellow Gunners check the gun sight and make other adjustments prior to firing, in support of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) infantry elements in contact with the NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa province during the Tet Offensivephotograph, artillery, 104 battery raa, 4rar nz, nva/vc, long bien, tet offensive, gibbons collection catalogue, fire base betty, gunner, 105mm artillery, royal australian artillery, nva/vietcong sappers, us supply depot, gunners, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of - As one Gunner of 104 Battery RAA at Fire Base Betty flicks a 105mm round casing behind him another adjusts the gunsight while a fellow gunner looks on. The battery was firing in support of 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Infantry in contact with the NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to attack the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensivephotograph, artillery, 104 battery raa, long bien, 4rar nz, nva/vc, tet offensive, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, fire base betty, 105mm artillery, royal australian artillery, 4 rar/nz (anzac), nva/vietcong sappers, us supply depot, bien hoa province, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of a 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Gunner turns his head and shields his ear as he fires 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 Tet Offensive 1969photograph, artillery, 104 battery, raa, nva/vc, fire base betty, long binh, bien hoa province, gibbons collection catalogue, royal australian artillery, gunner, nva/vietcong sappers, tet offensive, 1969, us supply depot, denis gibbons

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph a 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Gunner, prepares to fire the gun at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery, artillery, fire base betty, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, royal australian artillery, nva/vietcong sappers, us supply depot, denis gibbons, gunner

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery Gunners, make adjustmanetsto ready the gun for firing at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, artillery, 104 battery, fire base betty, raa, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue, royal australian artillery, gunners, nva/vietcong sappers, us supply depot, denis gibbons

Instruction to Ballarat motormen and depot staff dated 13/1/1950, about ensuring the controller was closed in the off position before opening the automatic circuit breaker. Appears this was not done on tram 14 and a fire resulted. Significant damage can result of the action. When the tram was rewired during 2024, this fire damage was apparent. Signed by Mr. Farr.Yields information about a fire in tram 14 as the result of the controller being left open and the circuit breaker operated.Notice type on quarto paper."and depot staff" hand written in ink along title.secv, trams, tramways, faulty equipment, tram 14, fire, circuit breakers, controllers

John Thomas O'Bree enlisted in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt AIF on 4.7.16. As a Stretcher Bearer he was awarded a "Military Medal on 4.10.18 during an attack at Estrees east of Peronne. He worked without rest for 24 hours bringing out wounded lying helpless under concentrated shell fire and machine guns. Hospitalised on 20.10.18 with Influenza. Discharged from the AIF on 27.10.19. He enlisted again during WW11 on 24.4.41 for home service in the CMF, served in various Garrison Bn’s Ordnance and Salvage depots and was discharged on 18.1.45.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J.T O'Bree. 1. Military Medal. 2. British War Medal 1914-18 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 451 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Aust Inf" 2 & 3 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Bn" 4 & 5 "V13666 J T O'Bree"medals, military, history