Alan Gillespie LONG No 18793 enlisted in the RAAF on 27.9.1940 aged 26 years. He was discharged with the Rank of Flying Officer on 23.8.1945. Unit at discharge was stated as ACAC, this is possibly Aircrew Allocation Centre.Brown canvas valise with metal zips all around to open out fully, separate compartments inside. The outside has one compartment opened via a zip. The top & carry handle are made of leather.On leather top: "F/O LONG RAAF AUS 18793"personal effects - travel goods, military history - airforce, raaf

Jean Derrick retired as secretary to Finance Division executive secretary Alex Gillespie in 1985. Jean was born of missionary parents in Fiji and came to Melbourne to work in the Church Offices and stayed for thirteen years.B & W photograph of Jean Derrick watering a pot plant."Jean Derrick C&N 25/9/1985 p 9"derrick, jean, alex gillespie, finance division, uniting church

The notes date from April 1958 to October 1958 and were probably written by Legatee Gillespie, recording phone calls with W.B. Russell, the author of 'There Goes a Man', discussing progress, content and expenses of the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Handwritten notes, varying papers and sizes.savige book, archive

Minutes of the Second Meeting of the Committee held on 1 May 1957, which discussed the report tendered by Legatee Gillespie (00716) and confirmed W.B. Russell as the author of the biography. Resolutions were passed to authorise the financial details of the project.A good example of meeting protocols at that time as well as continuing the documenting of the project.Two typed foolscap sheets, black on white.Signed and dated in blue pen by Colonel Allan Spowers (Chair). He recorded the date of signing as 30 April 1958, nearly a year after the meeting was held. Pencilled correction to the spelling of his name in the list of those present. savige book, biography

A letter written by Legatee J.G. Gillespie and dated 16 April 1956 sent to W.W. Cooper inviting him to attend the first meeting of the committee being formed to publish a biography of Sir Stanley Savige. See also 00636.One of the individual letters sent out to prospective committee members. The telephone number in the letterhead (MU 6635) is interesting as an example of the phone numbers of the 1950s.White letterhead, black type, signed in blue ink. "Apologised 1/5/56" in pencilsavige book, committee

Letter sent by Legatee James Gillespie, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for the Biography, to the Presidents of all the Legacy Clubs enclosing dust jackets of the book 'There goes a Man' for distribution through the Clubs and Groups, together with instructions for ordering the book. See also 00875.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Typewritten foolscap letter, black on white paper.savige book, biography

A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. Believed to be 1946.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine.Black and white photo of schools ceremony at the Shrine.Handwritten in pencil "1946 School's ceremony / President Doug Craig (at mic) / Jim Gillespie / Syd Birrell. In blue pen "Norman Smith I.L.C." Stamped Copyright Herald Feature Service in purple ink. anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony

Bon Barrie, Graeme Cooper, N. Gillespie, Peter Barrie, Ken Robinson, Ray Allen, Tom Barrie, John Roaers and Graeme Gilliland, members of the Mt Cottrell Fire Brigades Group In the background of the photo is the pavilion during construction, Melton Recreation Park on Reserve Road.Melton South Trailer tank, pump and Syd Coopers Car at the Shire centenarycouncil, local significant events, emergency services

Currently the headquarters of the Melton Historical Society, the Willows was built in 1855 by a farmer called Ralph Parkinson. In 1867, it was purchased and extended by James Ebden Minns. His son, George Minns, was given the property by his father in 1903, George was a council member of Melton Shire for 37 years and after he eft the area in 1951, the property became derelict. Although due to the support of the community, Melton Shire Council purchased the property in 1972 and to assist with the restoration, a group was established called the Willows Restoration Committee. The members included Chairman Cr Ed Gillespie, Lorraine Gillespie, Mr & Mrs Alan Reed, Ken Young, Bill Amor, Edna Barrie, Max Watson, Cr Jeff Robinson and Wendy Barrie.Restoration was completed in 1982.The Willows before restoration in 1973. This is the view of the front of the house and part of side wire fencing.council, local special interest groups, pioneer families, local architecture, local identities

A message sent via fax machine to Legacy to advise a past President's gold Legacy badge had been given to Warnambool Legacy. The content says: 'Howard Mackenzie, President of Warrnambool Legacy, advised me on 5th February 1989, that L/ Greg Gillespie - son of our Past President James G. Gillespie - presented to Warrnambool Legacy the Gold Legacy Badge given to his father and worn by him during his year of office as President. This badge is now presented to the installed President of Warrnambool to wear during his year of office. Howard is the first recipient.' The notation 'H60' in black pen shows that it was part of original archive project was undertaken by Legatees Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong. A record of the past presidents of Melbourne Legacy. L/ Jim Gillespie was a founding member of Legacy and his Presidents badge was seen as significant enough to present to Warrnambool Legacy club.White A4 paper with black type, a facsimile from Legatee Rob C Allison.history, past presidents

Letter to James G. Gillespie dated 16 October 1959 from D.J. Cartledge, Login Corporation Pty. Ltd. (North Sydney) enclosing the first newspaper review of the Savige biography. He notes that this is the first review he has seen, and predicts the Daily Mirror reviews featured in 00929.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.1 sheet of typed letterhead, black on white, blue letterhead; 1 yellowing newspaper clipping with photograph of Sir Stanley Savige.Initialled and corrected in blue ink.savige book, biography

Catalogue card reads, 'Wedding - 1957. Turnbull and Gillespie. Bridesmaids, Nancy Perry, Elinor Turnbull, Groomsmen, Alexander Turnbull, Michael Cotten. Married Church of England, 7th Sept. 1957'. '"Mail" 19/9/57'.

The navigational computer was a circular slide rule used for calculating height and air speed corrections when flying an aircraft. The front cover lifts to reveal a further calculator used to solve vector triangles and plot course alterations. The device was intended to be strapped to a pilot's leg. The instrument was made by White and Gillespie (Melbourne) Pty Ltd c 1940 for the RAAF and used during WW2.Black metal box with silver metal flap top cover affixed with rotating circular rule . Two adjustable belts are affixed to the base of black box. A small spiral bound note book is contained beneath the flap top. RAAF Computer Navigational system MK. III. D. Serial No WG 2833navigation, raaf, computer, aircraft, ww2, 1940

Black and white photograph of eight people. (2 copies).Written on back of photograph- "Ringwood Horticultural Society. Ap. 1949. N. West, G. Burns Pres., Mrs. West, Miss Covalador(?), J. W. Gillespie Sec., Mrs. Polson Asst. Treas, F. Caterer, R. Webber, Treasurer."

Letter to Legatee Gillespie (Vice Chair of the Biography Committe) from W.B. Russell offering his services to write the biography of Sir Stanley Savige. He quotes a price of one thousand pounds and expects to complete the manuscript within twelve months. He notes that Legacy would be restricted in its choice of suitable candidates. Pinned to the letter is a brief list of qualifications supporting his suitability to write the book. The brief letter and list is indicative of a less structured society in the 1950s; Two typewritten sheets, black on whiteSigned in blue ink: W.B. Russellsavige book, biography

Series of documents recording the second progress payment to W.B. Russell for writing 'There Goes a Man', his signed receipt, outline of progress and the way in which the first progress payment was used. He notes four main fields of activity - sifting and arranging Savige's own records, interviewing friends and relatives, background reading (newspapers etc.), and making notes from interviews and source material. Most of the first progress payment was directed to reimbursement of salary lost whilst working full time on the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Typed documents, black on white. Stamp Duty stamp fixed to 00903.2.00903.2 Signed and dated in blue ink 'W.B.Russell 9-8-57' 00903.3 Signed 'W.B. Russell' in blue ink, pencilled annotations: "Wilf, Thank you. Just like (illegible)! 13.viii.57' 'Read to J.G. Gillespie 14/8/57'savige book, w b russell

Series of documents recording the third progress payment to W.B. Russell for writing 'There Goes a Man', his signed receipt, outline of progress and the way in which the payments wasere used. He notes four main fields of activity - sifting and arranging Savige's own records, research and interviews in Canberra and Sydney, background reading (newspapers etc.), and the writing of the first two chapters. Most of the first progress payment was directed to reimbursement of salary lost whilst working full time on the book, as well as travel and accommodation expenses.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Typed documents, black on white. Stamp Duty stamp fixed to 00904.2.00904.1 'Copy to J.G.Gillespie' in blue ink. 00904.2 Signed and dated in blue ink 'W.B.Russell 9-8-57' 00904.3 Signed 'W.B. Russell' in blue ink, pencilled annotations: "Read by H. Brains 13.9.57' 'Read to J.G. Gillespie 28/9/57'savige book, archive

The dinner took place on Tuesday 25th November 1958 at The Naval and Military Club; there is no indication of what the occasion might have been. The two caricatures are clearly of the same person and are signed by Pat Hanna, in the same style as the drawings in 01293 and 01290, it is possible that 'Donno' might have been Donovan Joynt though his name isn't in the autographs. (Donovan Joynt was a prominent original Legatee and VC winner in France in 1918, and looks similar to the drawing). It may not have been an official Legacy occasion but simply a gathering of Legatees at the Naval and Military Club. The artist Pat Hanna was a founding member of Melbourne Legacy. Legacy kept some of his works in the archive.As well as demonstrating the conviviality of Legatees, it attests to the food usually offered at dinners in the 1950s. The 'Papa au Rum' listed for dessert might have been a misprint for 'Baba au Rhum' which was popular at the time. Printed and folded menu card, black on white, with the menu printed in purple by a spirit duplicator; two handrawn blue ballpoint caricatures, autographed in blue biro by participants.14 autographs: F.Meldrum, James G. Gillespie, Frank Doolan, Aaron Beattie, Pat Hanna, J Wallace, R. Mitchell, Brian Armstrong, and the rest illegible. In black ink: 'The One & Only DONO' underlined on back page,' DONNO THE ONE & ONLY' inside front cover.comradeship, donovan joynt, hanna

Letter dated 27 November 1959 addressed to James G. Gillespie at his place of work from D.J. Cartledge of Login Corporation Pty Ltd (North Sydney), enclosing extracts from Sydney newspapers following the publication of the Savige biography. Cartledge notes that there could have been reference to the book on television and in the Bulletin newspaper, but he has been unable to monitor them. He enclosed a cheque for one pound five shillings for a signed copy of the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Letter head quarto paper with two additional larger plain sheets, newspaper clippings pasted to them.Letter corrected and initialled in blue ink. 00929.2 handwritten in blue ink: "John, Herewith cuttings and reviews of "There goes a man", Kind Regards, Bert Scargand(?)" Annotated "D.M. 7.10.59" in blue inkstamped 7 Oct 1959. 00929.3 Annotated "D.M. 29.9.59" in blue ink, "Mrs Godfrey" in pencilsavige book, biography

"In 1966, the Mount Cottrell Fire Brigades Group was formed as a way of consolidating the smaller groups around Melton, Rockbank, Toolern Vale, Sydenham, Truganina and Werribee. Its headquarters were established at the home of Ernest ‘Bon’ and Edna Barrie in Ferris Road, Melton. Captain Bon Barrie was a member of the Melton Fire Brigade and elected group and communications officer of the new Mount Cottrell Brigades Group". Fire Brigade Meeting 14th September held at Rockbank Formation a new Group in Region 14 Present: R/O H Rothsay, Assistant R/O R Orchard Tru? G Summerton Purpose of Group The pooling of the equipment in the area should be co-ordinated under one leader. The Brigade and private equipment should be co-ordinated under one leader. Formation was carried unanimously. To be called Mt Cotterill Group. Rockbank nominated Captain E W Barrie elected, Secretary K Watt Toolern Vale. Names listed C/O K L McNaughton Anakie Group COO/O R B Chirnside Lieut J Richmond Capt E Gillespie Toolern Vale Eddie L/ T S Atkin Stan L/T B Storey Bert Sec K Watt Keith Capt E W Barrie Melton Bon L/T K Gillespie Keith A Gillespie Arthur L/T G Lunson George L/T J Robinson Jeff Capt A Marquand Truganina Alan L/T I Cowie Ian Sec T Gard Tom Capt G Harrison Rockbank a/ps G Harrison N Harrison N Fisher a/ps S Hirt Melton Steve Pres M Chomley Sydenham Capt S Hughes Stan Capt L Waterson Werribee Lex Res/o J Hanson G/O S Cooper Bacchus Marsh Syd P/GO W Lidgett Wal Pro/O D Dunton G/O T Healy R C [Mt Macedon] Tom Reg Sec G Douglas Hand written notes of Edna Barrie Typed by Wendy Barrie Maps of the Mt Cottrell Fire groupemergency services, maps

1950 decade HAY FORK - A local invention. Bill and Arthur Gillespie and Bon Barrie In the early 1950’s Bill Gillespie of Bulmans Lane had been experimenting in developing a machine to improve the collection of hay sheaves at harvesting and stack building time. The ripened crop was cut by a reaper and binder which bundled the storks into sheaves tied with binder twine. The reaper and binder was towed by a tractor by the mid 1940s previously teams of draught horses were used to pull the reaper and binder. A photograph taken at the Barrie farm shows three binders the first being towed with a tractor and the others with horse teams. Two workmen were needed to operate the binder when cutting a crop. The sheaves collected on the binder and released onto the ground and were scattered across the paddocks. Using a conventional two pronged pitch fork the harvest hands collected the sheaves and placed each one cut edge on the ground in an upright position and layered with about 15 sheaves into an apex shape to form was is known as a stook. The shape of the stook allowed for drying and draining of water if rain had occurred. Prior to the invention of the mechanical hayfork this was a laborious task requiring each sheaf to be pitched onto a tray truck and moved to the location of the haystack. The mechanised HAYFORK was operated by one person on tractor greatly reducing the need for gangs of labourers. At harvest time farmers had relied on itinerant teams of workers descending on the district looking for work. The three Barrie brothers on their adjoining farms combined forces to cut their crop at its optimum time while the weather was in their favour. Up to many 20 workers at times formed a team in earlier times. Agricultural university students were also keen to gain practical experience in the field. Each of the brothers had a particular skill, and Tom Barrie was the expert on stack building. The district haystacks had a distinctive shape and could be recognised by their builder. Bill Gillespie’s first operational HAY FORK consisted of a large 13 pronged fork situated forward of the truck cabin. It was attached with iron girders and mounted on the rear of the cabin to the tray of his British Bedford truck. It was constructed in metal and iron and welded in the farmers work sheds. The mechanism was raised and lowered by the driver scooping along the ground to pick up a complete stook to raise high enough to deposit all the sheaves in one stook onto the stack or truck tray. The fork section was released by a rope and operated by the driver in the cabin. This model was trialled on the Barrie farm at Ferris Lane. It proved to be very successful and the Barrie/ Gillespie brothers went on to develop a HAYFORK which attached to a tractor and was operated with a series of levers and was raised and lowered hydraulically. It was detached from the tractor when stacking was completed. In its early days farmers travelling along the Western Highway called at the Barrie farm at Ferris Lane to inspect its construction and operation of the invention. It became a widely adopted by farmers throughout the State. It was being used on Wattie Palmer’s farm on Bridge Road Melton South in 1997. Farming in Melton, hay growing and stack building. agriculture, local identities

Two copies of the same colour photograph (100mm x 150mm) of the exterior of Crotonhurst, donated by Jean Gillespie on 18/11/1992. The file also includes three black and white photographs (86mm x 120mm; 88mm x 127mm; 109mm x 66mm) of the exterior of Crotonhurst, dated to circa 1937, donated by M Langdon on 14/03/2000. Handwritten notes provide details of the photographs and notes from the backs of the photographs. The file also includes two black and white photographs (157mm x 215mm; 155mm x 203mm), mounted on cardboard, undated and unattributed, of the interior of Crotonhurst. One shows the study room, the other shows the drawing room.crotonhurst, photograph, study room, drawing room, furniture, gillespie jean, little croton, langdon m, mansions

Photograph of Legatees receiving recognition of service certificates presented by Sir Edmund Herring at Foundation Day Luncheon on 26 September 1978. From the left: Legatees V (Bert) Doery, Frank Doolan, A N (Kem) Kemsley, D B Carter (Pres 1978), Sir Edmund Herring and Jim G Gillespie on the right. Seated is Harry Anderson. From a caption found with another copy of the photo, other Legatees that had attained 50 years of service at this date were: B Armstrong, J K Anderson, P Mountjoy, E Serman, E Harding, D Joynt, H Driscoll (Qld), R Hall and F Meldrum (NSW)A record of Legatees receiving recognition of their hard work.Black and white photo of 7 Legatees and 50 Year recognition of service certificates.Stamped on back "Melbourne Legacy" in purple ink and 26/9/78 handwritten in blue pen.service award, founding legatee, frank doolan, edmund herring, kem kemsley

Black and white photograph - Swimming Team, 1937"Attached to photograph" 1937 - Ringwood State School Swimming Team. Won shield at the Inter-school Swimming Carnival. Back Row- L to R: Arthur Gillespie, Winnie Wilkins, Edgar Shearer, Jeff Lang, Graham Morcom. Front Row- L to R: Mary Beilby, Alan Foreman, Betty Baner, Vivienne Martin, Hazel Ingram, Ken Ward, Des Trewhitt.

An address published by Melbourne Technical College and delivered by Capt. C.H. Peters, M.C., Past President of College Council, Hon. treasurer, Melbourne Technical College. The occasion was a conferring ceremony held on 4 October 1946, and Peters was introduced by College President, L.-Col. J.G. Gillespie (Melbourne Legacy President 1938). In his speech Peters exhorted the graduating students to embrace the values of 'Courage, Sincerity and Kindliness' and makes frequent reference to the desirable qualities of a 'real man'. The fact that all the students were male was to be expected in an institution which began as 'The Working Men's College'. Although the speech was intended to be inspirational the hackneyed phrases and over use of cliches were probably the reason for the pencilled 'Gawd' on the front cover.Indicative of attitudes immediately after WWII, and the social reach of Melbourne Legatees.Printed address, 1 sheet folded thin card (buff) and 2 sheets folded paper (white), black type."Gawd!" pencilled on front cover; initialled in pencil.speech, jim gillespie