Two story polychorm mansion, Victorian rennaisance, arched nische balcony and arched entryway, Windows framed by arches, without double bay front rooms, garden setting with gravel drive and three little girls in formal dress. Built in 1868 for Sir Frederick Sargood, polychromatic romanesque style, architect Joseph Reed and Barnes, Photograph taken 1872. Rippon Lea estate now in the National Trust of Australiablack and white photograph, unmounted, copy, good conditionRipponlea Photo 1872frederick sargood, joseph reed, rippon lea, mansion

With the cover framed, the remaining four pages of the interior of the program remain in the collection. The entertainment commenced with music performed by Rene Breggozzo and Continental String Orchestra, Ballet music from Gounod's Faust and this was followed by a Cinesound Review and a Universal news reel. As usual, in these programs, the entertainment continued with a short movie, Laurel and Hardy in "Beau Hunks" and Wm T Tilden performing in "Volley and Smash". A rendition of the Meditation from Jules Massenet's "Thais" was performed by Rene Bregozzo prior to interval. After interval the main feature "The Sin of Madelon Claudet", starring Helen Hayes and Lewis Stone was shown and the evening concluded with the orchestra playing the national anthem.The program reveals the type of entertainments of people who attended theatres in the 1930s. The classical-style music performed during the evening's movie entertainments tell us that this style of music was very popular throughout the population. The pages of the program have many advertisements for businesses ranging from sewing machines sold by Ward Bros. of North Melbourne (a picture of a treadle machine illustrates the advertisement) to the "Claire" florist of Queens Walk and the shop selling dancing shoes, G.M. Coutie of Elizabeth Street. A theatre program also reveals information about the location where the entertainment is enjoyed.Cover of a program for a film shown at the Athenaeum Theatre September 1931; the image is framed and hangs in Archives room.athenaeum theatre, program, programme, the sin of madelon claudet, helen hayes, lewis stone

This painting was presented to the St Vincent's civilian medical team by the people of An Giang Province, Vietnam, in recognition of their work in the area. St Vincent's sent four civilian clinical teams to Long Xuyen, South Vietnam, 1965 - 1966 as part of an aid program administered by the Australian Department of External Affairs to assist Vietnamese medical and paramedical personnel and provide medical aid to everyone who needed it. The service of the Australian civilian teams who went to Vietnam 1964 - 1972 was recognised with a special plaque within the grounds of the Australian War Memorial in October 2008. This item has historical significance because it is a memento of the hospital's involvement in a nationally significant wartime aid program to South Vietnam. Landscape painting of deer near a forest stream. Painted in the traditional Vietnamese style using lacquer and paint. Artwork is framed in a black frame but is not behind glass. The artist is unknown.Plaque is attached at lower left corner and translated reads: The people of An Giang Province / are extremely grateful to the Australian Surgical Team.st vincent's hospital melbourne, paintings, artworks, south vietnam, medical aid

A framed coloured Asian style painting with boats along a river and small shacks along the enbackment. There is a signature bottom right corner but no readable.painting

The organisation of this book follows the established style of the successful series of which if forms part. In combination with the earlier titles devoted to Modern Air Combat, Modern fighting Helicopters, Modern Naval Combat and Modern Submarine Warfare, it completes a detailed, graphically illustrated survey of the technology, hardware and tactics involved in all the main areas of current military activity.military art and science, weapons

A standard item of equipment issued to a solider. A green canvas bag - backpack style with green plastic lining and canvas strappingcanvas bag, vietnam, equipment

Khaki coloured nylon material ground sheet. Envelope styled reinforced. Blow up bladder inside outer envelope. Waterproof base for bedding.ground sheet

Original flag of the Kingdom of Cambodia, dating from the Vietnam War era. The flag features the Angkor Wat temple in the center, which has been a prominent symbol on Cambodian flags since around 1875.A red cotton flag bordered in royal blue with white pagoda-style temple in the centre. Also has three stars sewn onto it.flag, mcphail collection, cambodian flag, cambodia, mcphail

Brass beer mug - 12th TAC Recon Sqn "Alone Unarmed Unafraid Black Birds. Dragon styled handleFront - Tan Sqn Nhut, Vietnam 1968. Back- Squandron Leader Alan Reed RAAF12th tac recon sqn

Baseball style peaked cap. Bue/black veleur fabric. Embroidery lettering yellow thread. Insignia white thread.5th Special Forces insignia star above parachute with wings. B 20 V.N. Mike Force5th special forces group (airborne), b 20 v.n. mike force, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

Metal pilot's pen style torch flashlight with slide switch and pocket clamp. Has a metal ring for attaching to cord and a sliding light cover at other end. Light cover unscrews to allow access to battery compartment.pen torch, torch, flashlight, pilots torch

"Recruit training, both aged about 19, Felix (left) died in a single vehicle accident soon after his return from service in Vietnam with the SAS. Motor accidents were a problem for servicemen after 12 months of adrenalin, then normal on return."This series of paintings was created by Robert E D'Arcy, who served as a Corporal in 8RAR in 1969-1970.The images are from colour photographs taken by the artist, each being an interpretation of the snapshot. The photographic image has been simplified with a flattened perspective to give the impression of a 1970s style poster. The olive green signifies the colour of the jungle and the uniforms worn by troops, with the dark shades providing an atmosphere reminiscent of old photographs and their negatives. The paintings in "Snapshots from the Front" depict remembered images that endure in the minds of Vietnam veterans. Robert completed his recruit and corps training with Felix Henry Richards, Service Number: 55669 . Trooper Richards served with 2nd Special Air Service Squadron (SAS) Vietnam, 17 Feb 1971 - 11 Oct 1971. Work in 2 shades of khaki green and black on a white background features two smiling young men in army uniforms with trees in the background.kapooka, army training, vietnam war, vietnam soldiers, robert d'arcy, 8rar, service number 55668, d'arcy, richards, felix richards, trooper richards

"Pod-mounted M60 machine gun in the platoon bunker on the defensive perimeter of Nui Dat base camp. When not on operations, you mounted the piquet (picket) - 24/7."This series of paintings was created by Robert E D'Arcy, who served as a Corporal in 8RAR in 1969-1970.The images are from colour photographs taken by the artist, each being an interpretation of the snapshot. The photographic image has been simplified with a flattened perspective to give the impression of a 1970s style poster. The olive green signifies the colour of the jungle and the uniforms worn by troops, with the dark shades providing an atmosphere reminiscent of old photographs and their negatives. The paintings in "Snapshots from the Front" depict remembered images that endure in the minds of Vietnam veterans.Image mostly black with some dark khaki on a white background features a machine gun resting on the top of a darkened pit as if at a horizon line, with a distant landscape outline above it. vietnam war, vietnam soldiers, robert d'arcy, 8rar, service number 55668, d'arcy, picket duty, machine gun, nuidat, m60, piquet

"Another day at the office as a platoon prepares to mount tracks for insertion into night ambush positions. The gunners were the heart of the platoon with enormous firepower." (3 Platoon, A Company, 8RAR )This series of paintings was created by Robert E D'Arcy, who served as a Corporal in 8RAR in 1969-1970. Figures in this painting are from 3 Platoon, A Company, 8RAR. The images are from colour photographs taken by the artist, each being an interpretation of the snapshot. The photographic image has been simplified with a flattened perspective to give the impression of a 1970s style poster. The olive green signifies the colour of the jungle and the uniforms worn by troops, with the dark shades providing an atmosphere reminiscent of old photographs and their negatives. The paintings in "Snapshots from the Front" depict remembered images that endure in the minds of Vietnam veterans.Work in 2 shades of khaki green and black on a white background features four Australian soldiers in uniform carrying weapons and wearing bandoliers of cartridges leading a group of other soldiers.vietnam war, vietnam soldiers, robert d'arcy, 8rar, service number 55668, d'arcy, gunner, 8 rar

"We were inserted by chopper, resupplied by chopper, medevacked by chopper - always reliable, always there when needed the most."This series of paintings was created by Robert E D'Arcy, who served as a Corporal in 8RAR in 1969-1970.The images are from colour photographs taken by the artist, each being an interpretation of the snapshot. The photographic image has been simplified with a flattened perspective to give the impression of a 1970s style poster. The olive green signifies the colour of the jungle and the uniforms worn by troops, with the dark shades providing an atmosphere reminiscent of old photographs and their negatives. The paintings in "Snapshots from the Front" depict remembered images that endure in the minds of Vietnam veterans.Work in 2 shades of khaki green and black on a white background features four Australian soldiers in uniform carrying weapons and wearing bandoliers of cartridges leading a group of other soldiers.vietnam war, robert d'arcy, 8rar, service number 55668, d'arcy, 8 rar, helicopter, uh-1, huey, workhorse

"They always looked like kids, about 14-16 years old, very slight build, short, smooth-skinned. Very good soldiers though. We always thought if we could join forces, we'd finish the war quick smart." The enemy soldier in this work lies at across the canvas at a 35-45 degree angle, with the head in the right side foreground.This series of paintings was created by Robert E D'Arcy, who served as a Corporal in 8RAR in 1969-1970.The images are from colour photographs taken by the artist, each being an interpretation of the snapshot. The photographic image has been simplified with a flattened perspective to give the impression of a 1970s style poster. The olive green signifies the colour of the jungle and the uniforms worn by troops, with the dark shades providing an atmosphere reminiscent of old photographs and their negatives. The paintings in "Snapshots from the Front" depict remembered images that endure in the minds of Vietnam veterans. The abstracted enemy soldier in this work lies across the canvas at a 35-45 degree angle, with the head in the right- side foreground.Image mostly dark khaki with black to the right and left at the bottom. Abstracted image is depicted in white splashes and streaks.vietnam war, vietnam soldiers, robert d'arcy, 8rar, service number 55668, d'arcy, enemy, viet cong, vc, north vietnamese soldier, war dead, casualty, unknown soldier

"Relatives and friends carrying the flags, one for each soldier killed in Vietnam."This series of paintings was created by Robert E D'Arcy, who served as a Corporal in 8RAR in 1969-1970.The images are from colour photographs taken by the artist, each being an interpretation of the snapshot. The photographic image has been simplified with a flattened perspective to give the impression of a 1970s style poster. The olive green signifies the colour of the jungle and the uniforms worn by troops, with the dark shades providing an atmosphere reminiscent of old photographs and their negatives. The paintings in "Snapshots from the Front" depict remembered images that endure in the minds of Vietnam veterans.Image in black and dark khaki on white of a parade of Australian flags being carried by walking people, with trees in the background.vietnam war, vietnam soldiers, robert d'arcy, 8rar, service number 55668, d'arcy, war dead, casualty, flags, memorial, canberra

"These paintings manage to be both intimate and distanced. The intimacy belongs to their source in the artist's snapshots over a 30-year period: while the uniform colouring (dark sea green, black and white) and stylised interpretation of photographic shades of grey by flat areas of colour create a mechanical feel. D'Arcy's treatment of his subject matter - events and people encountered as a soldier in Vietnam 1969-70 and in commemoration of that war since - is coolly dispassionate, in the tradition of the classical memento mori. War and mortality: timely themes." Review of series, The Age, Friday 23 April 2004This series of paintings was created by Robert E D'Arcy, who served as a Corporal in 8RAR in 1969-1970.The images are from colour photographs taken by the artist, each being an interpretation of the snapshot. The photographic image has been simplified with a flattened perspective to give the impression of a 1970s style poster. The olive green signifies the colour of the jungle and the uniforms worn by troops, with the dark shades providing an atmosphere reminiscent of old photographs and their negatives. The paintings in "Snapshots from the Front" depict remembered images that endure in the minds of Vietnam veterans.Abstracted images in black and khaki on white - Series of 14 Paintings _ 13 donated to NVVM. Painting shown here is the artist's self-portrait, which he retained for his family to keep.vietnam war, robert d'arcy, 8rar, service number 55668, d'arcy, 8 rar, robert e d'arcy

'Private Garry M West was 19 when he was killed in action in the Long Hai hills on 28 February 1970. This day in 1992 was the first time I had met his dad and spoken about what happened on that day all those years ago." This series of paintings was created by Robert E D'Arcy, who served as a Corporal in 8RAR in 1969-1970.The images are from colour photographs taken by the artist, each being an interpretation of the snapshot. The photographic image has been simplified with a flattened perspective to give the impression of a 1970s style poster. The olive green signifies the colour of the jungle and the uniforms worn by troops, with the dark shades providing an atmosphere reminiscent of old photographs and their negatives. The paintings in "Snapshots from the Front" depict remembered images that endure in the minds of Vietnam veterans.Image in black and dark khaki on white background of middle-aged man in jacket with medals, carrying an Australian flag.vietnam war, vietnam soldiers, robert d'arcy, 8rar, service number 55668, d'arcy, war dead, casualty, flags, memorial, canberra

Zippo style silver cigarette lighter. "F Foon" engraved on surface, "Matilda" engraved on bottom surface of lighter.cigarette lighter, foon

Round black velvet disc with caricature-style image of a soldier in US Army battle dress with a rifle over his left shoulder painted on it . Flags of America, Vietnam and Korea are in the background. He is holding a road sign. "Tobey" on his right pocket.On helmet: FAID-V ( written in pen) . On road sign: HQ69th Sig B.N. VIETNAM printed in white on top of disc.plaque, america, craft, art, souvenir, us soldier

Black cotton long sleeved Asian style shirt. Three pockets on the front. Fabric badge top lefthand shoulder, with dragon insignia and green background, white trim. Name tag 'Chadwick'. AATTV fabric badge above pocket. Vietnamese fabric badge on left breast pocket.coolie shirt, aattv, 'chadwick', australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

A5 size publication of the Gipps-Land Gate, April 1974. 16 pages, featuring an old picture of Dandenong on the cover. Keeping Posted National Trust Records "Laurel Lodge" Centenary Of State School 1403, Dandenong Turning Back The Pages 75 Years Election Titbits From 1878 Dam The Dandenong Creek How Postal Development Grew With Dandenong Local Government 1865-1866 Roads Board Style An interesting group of Early Dandenong Personalities, Places and Eventshotel history, early education in dandenong, interesting milestones, family histories

A5 size publication of the Gipps-Land Gate, September 1974. 16 pages, featuring an old picture of Dandenong on the cover. Keeping Posted Stately Homes Of Mornington "Harald Clapp's Railways" A New Look At The National Trust Turning Back The Pages 75 Years Local Government 1867 Roads Board Style Eraly Family Footprints An interesting group of Early Dandenong Personalities, Places and Eventshotel history, early education in dandenong, interesting milestones, family histories

Saddle bags used for general transportation by horse back. Similar in style to US Army Calvary.Example of transportation methods used in colonial Victoria during the 19th Century.Antique two gusseted saddle bag, three closure fastenings, strap to go over saddle. Two coloured canvas leather construction.Unidentified scroll shape on saddle strap.

The Museum was first considered in 1963 when it was felt that Victorian narrow gauge railway history was quickly being destroyed by progress. Originally it was planned to only cater for two locomotives and some rolling stock associated with the Moe and Walhalla Railway. Construction of the site commenced on Labour Day Weekend in March 1964, the area was then fenced. The first exhibit arrived soon after and companies with locomotives and other railway features offered items to the Museum. When interesting exhibits from the "Steam Era " were known to be coming available,discussions were held with the owners in an attempt to obtain the item for preservation. In 1965 an Umbrella style shed was built and by May, the first locomotive ex Erica State Saw Mill (CLIMAX) had arrived. The Museum was opened to the public in November 1970 but was officially opened by His Excellency the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe on Saturday 7th April 1973.Historic - Puffing Billy Museum Entry SignPuffing Billy Museum Entry Sign Rectangular hand painted sign in use from 1970.Puffing Billy Museum This is one of the Volunteer activities of The Puffing Billy Preservation Society Preserving part of our National Heritage Proud to Help Preserve Australia's Heritage puffing billy, menzies creek, sir rohan delacombe, narrow gauge, steam

Brown frame with khaki mounting containing photograph of 8 men standing, 3 men sitting with a woman sitting in the centre.Back: Presentation of National Service Medals, Federal Member for Indi Sohpie Panopoulos 22 October 2003. Vin Murray, Barry Harris, Peter Styles, Ray Bliss, Bill Edgar, Les Wood, Ian Stewart, Geoff McClure, Kevin Schulz Sec: Jim Payne, Pres: Tom Heaney, Member for Indi Sophie Panopoulosnasho, wangaratta, national servicemen's association

This summaries the key points of the recently held National Architectural Convention, the first of its kind to be held in Australia, which brought many visiting architects.Typewritten, foolscap, 3 pagesSeveral small ink correctionsarchitecture melbourne; national architecture convention; century of architecture; building industry productivity; city plan for melbourne; australian style; school of architecture melbourne university; international students, robin boyd, manuscript

"Wool: the fashion fibre" - Australian Wool Corporation, c.1985. Examines the use of wool for womens garments and includes descriptions of processes and styles.Forty one page small booklet with purple cover and yellow printed text. fashion textile production, australian wool corporation, fashion, textile production