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Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - CAC Proposal for GAC-100 Aircraft Manufacture
... CAC Proposal for GAC-100 Aircraft Manufacture...CAC Proposal for GAC-100 Aircraft Manufacture... Aircraft Manufacture Booklet CAC Proposal for GAC-100 Aircraft ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation and Pratt & Whitney Engines, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Pty Ltd Study of Equipment Purchased for the Manufacture of Pratt & Whitney 1830 Engines
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Manufacturing Operating Report
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Aircraft manufacture, materials, The Testing of Metals and Alloys
... Aircraft manufacture, materials... First Street Moorabbin melbourne Aircraft manufacture, materials ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Southern Cross SC-1 VH-SCA, 1957
Historical Details: . Description: The Toowoomba Foundry was established in 1870 and for over 100 years manufactured farm equipment in Queensland under the Southern Cross brand. In 1957 the company began construction of a prototype aircraft with the view to local manufacture. The co. Level of Importance: State -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Avro Lincoln RF392 (G-Aprj "G-29-1"), 1945
Historical Details: AVRO LINCOLN B.2 G-APRJ/RF342 DELIVERED TO RAF FROM AVRO 6-1945. RAF 6-1945 to 7-1948 at TFU. AWA LTD/EMI LTD LOAN FROM RAF 7-1948/7-1955 D NAPIER & SONS LTD LOAN FROM RAF 7-1955 / 12-1958 SOLD TO D NAPIER & SONS LTD LUTON 12-1958; SOLD TO COLLEG. Description: The Avro Lincoln bomber was the successor to the famous Avro 683 Lancaster of World War 2 . In the immediate post war era the Australian Government Aircraft Factory undertook the licenced manufacture of 73 Lincolns for the RAAF the first of which flew. Level of Importance: Regional -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional Object - CAC CA-11 Woomera Turret
... aircraft, which was designed and manufactured by the Commonwealth... bomber aircraft, which was designed and manufactured ...Historical Details: . Description: The CAC Woomera, also known as the CAC CA-4 and CAC CA-11, was an Australian bomber aircraft, which was designed and manufactured by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation during World War II. The order for the Woomera was cancelled before it became operat. Level of Importance: -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Warner Super SCARAB 165 Hp Air Cooled 7 Cylinder Radial
Historical Details: . Description: Originally developed in 1928 by the Warner Aircraft Corporation. It powered a number of American designs including the Cessna Airmaster and the Fairchild 24. In Australia the Super Scarab was fitted to the locally designed and manufactured Wackett Tra. Level of Importance: State -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Rolls Royce Avon 6,500 Lbs Of Thrust Turbo Jet
Historical Details: Example of the Avon Engine built locally by CAC to support the local manufacture of the GAF Canberra Bombers. Description: The Avon was first run in 1946 and entered service in 1950. When Australia decided to build the Sabre the Avon engine was chosen as its power plant and CAC built the Avon under licence. The Avon powered many aircraft including the GAF Canberra and H. Level of Importance: s/n CA21504A -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box WP2 Prowse Collection See details under Description
... Manufacture of Nomad Aircraft N22B o Nomad Presentation Booklet (5... Description o GAF Guidelines Licenced Manufacture of Nomad Aircraft ...Description: Defence Instruction Air Force AAP 7213.003-3MB2 Mirage Airctraft Metal Repairs - Book 2 of 2 Augusta-109-Hirundo - Preliminary General Description Sky Van: Military - Shorts Sky Van: Multi-Role Aircraft Sky Van: Civil VFW - Fokker VF Level of Importance: State. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box WP10 Prowse Collection See details under Description section
Description: RAAF Defence Instruction 7211.014-1 Flight Manual, Mystere 20 (2 colpies) RAAF Defence Instruction 7212.001-2-1 Macchi MB326H General Technical Information, Descriptive Manual RAAF Defence Instruction 7212.001-100B2 Macchi MB326H Mods Level of Importance: State. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Dept Of Supply Govt. Aircraft Factories Mirage Iii O And Iiid List Of Aus. Manufactured Items
Description: Mirage iii Defect Investigations Pending Level of Importance: . -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - GAF Canberra Mk 20 Aircraft A84-226
... Historical Details: . Description: Manufactured... Details: . Description: Manufactured at Government Aircraft ...Historical Details: . Description: Manufactured at Government Aircraft Factory (G.A.F.) in 1955 and the first flight was taken on 28/10/1955. The aircraft was grounded on 9/12/55 as a precaution due to faulty material discovered in a portion of the mainplane. It was delivered on 24/4/195. Level of Importance: canberra, a84-226 -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Desk Set H.M.A.S. Sydney
HMAS Sydney was a Chatham class light cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Laid down in 1911 and launched in 1912, the cruiser was commissioned into the RAN in 1913. During the early stages of World War I, Sydney was involved in supporting the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, and escorting the first ANZAC convoy. On 9 November 1914, the cruiser defeated the German cruiser SMS Emden at the Battle of Cocos. During 1915 and 1916, Sydney operated on the North America and West Indies Station, before joining the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron at Greenock, Scotland in November 1916. On 4 May 1917, the cruiser was involved in an inconclusive action against the German zeppelin L43; neither was damaged. During late 1917, Sydney became the first Australian warship to launch an aircraft, and the first warship to do so from a rotatable platform. After the war's end, Sydney spent a year in reserve before being reactivated to serve as Flagship of the RAN. The cruiser was decommissioned in 1928 and broken up for scrap. Several sections of the ship, including her bow and foremast, have been preserved as monuments, and three of the ship's main guns saw later use in shore fortifications.A number of these desk sets were manufactured and given to the Headmasters of selected schools throughout Australia in recognition of the efforts of school children in assisting the War effort during World War IMade from timber extracted from a companionway or staircase in the battle cruiser H.M.A.S. Sydney 2 x 5 cm.square glass containers are fitted. Blue attachment advising,wood from H.M.A.S. Sydney h.m.a.s. sydney, desk set, r.a.n -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Domestic object - CAC pressure cooker, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, 1940
... - manufacturing commonwealth aircraft corporation cac Commonwealth ...Pressure cooker. With the logo of CAC (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) on inside of lid.Logo on inside of lids "CA" superimposed over outline of birddomestic life, industry - manufacturing, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Various Port Melbourne views, 2015 - 2016
A set (11) of postcards from historic photographs produced by John Hoskin, trading as Great Southern Card Publishing, Australia. .01 - J Kitchen & Sons factory in 1939 .02 - J Kitchen & Sons factory 1939 also showing Port Melbourne Football Ground .03 - Strathaird - 1934 - departing Station Pier .04 - British Aircraft Carriers at Station Pier from 23 to 31 January 1946 .05 - USA warships at Princes Pier 26July to 6 August 1925 .06 - Railway Pier c 1890 .07 -Wanganella - 1946 at Station Pier .08 - Uraba minesweeper at Station Pier 1946 .09 - Oronsay and Ormonde at Station Pier c 1951/52 .10 - Empress of Britain and Reliance at Station Pier 6 April 1938 transport - shipping, piers and wharves, industry, manufacturing, piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - princes pier, piers and wharves - railway pier, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, wanganella, strathaird, oronsay, ormonde, uralba, hms implacable, hms glory, hms indefatigable -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Newsletter, Pursuit, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, 1980s
Reports, newsletters etc from Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation 1980's. "Pursuit" newsletter June 1982transport - aviation and aerodrome, industry - manufacturing, ian grundy -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - Capacity for Design for Development Manufacture Overhaul and Repair of Aircraft and Guided Weapon, Government Aircraft Factories Aircraft, Guided Weapons and Electronics Supply Division
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Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Moments in the History of Legacy 1987 (H59), 1987
... manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during... manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during ...A copy of an address given at a Foundation Day Luncheon by a long standing Legatee and past President Legatee Rob Allison. He had joined Legacy in 1950, and he comments that only 5 members remain active that were with him in 1950. In 1950 they were all posted as member of various committees, he got Welfare and Friday night girls' classes. There were 9 boys' classes throughout Melbourne, and girls' twice a week at Legacy Headquarters at 24 Market St. There were 230 active members and each legatee had 4 or 5 families with children. He mentions that in 1950 the President was 62 years old but only 5 years after the end of the war, the tide had begun to turn towards the 39ers. (He called the older legatees '1914ers' or 'the Bow and Arrow boys'). He applauded the 'founding fathers' for limiting the numbers of members, in 1929 it was 230 and in 1959 a limit of 300. They used a classification method to classify the members so they had a diverse range of skills and community representation. Areas were: Production, Distribution, Services Public Authority, Services Other, and Board List. The President had a Secret Committee of 3, no one knew who was on the committee, even those members didn't know the identity of the other 2. This committee vetted the background and integrity of new members. In 1950 the budget was £27,000 plus a capital budget of £3,500. Legatee Allison tells a good story of his induction into Legacy, including his wife joining other Legatees wives in fundraising. In 1951 Comradeship meetings moved to Thursday nights at the instigation of Burt Nathan. 'Birthday boy' invitations started in 1958 when John Cooper was Chairman of the Comradeship. After some years of discussion the first paid Social Worker was employed in 1953 and as a result her efforts the first Senior Widows' Group got underway. Until the 1950s Legacy had always found the money it required, from big companies, wealthy members of the community, Estates, or Trusts. In 1951 it tried to copy a Sydney Legacy idea (Certificate of Adoption Plan) and called it 'The Endowment Scheme'. Other fundraisers included films, premiere showing and musicals were very much a part of the social life of Legatees. One premiere show in 1952, 'The Greatest Show on Earth' was sold at £100 a double. In 1959 Sir Frank and Lady Tait were kind enough for give us a premiere of 'My Fair Lady'. As the 50s progressed cash flow was not enough and it was decided in 1957 to have the first public appeal (he says 1957 but it was 1956). The first Badge day was 1958 (according to this account). He says it grossed £21,000 (net £17,000). And the Legacy story was becoming better known. 'Legacy has never been a one man band. The strength has been in the resourceful ability of those of its members.' He was well placed to tell the story of the donation towards Dureau House. BG Corporation in New York used 'Brown and Dureau' as agents in Melbourne for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during the war). A royalty of two shillings and sixpence was agreed. The entrepreneur President of BG Corporation was Richard Goldsmith. L/ Grat Grattan had a friend Mr Edwards who was managing director at Brown and Dureau and heard of the desire by Goldsmith to leave a permanent memorial to ex-servicemen in Australia (Children's Hospital was considered). Grat took Edwards to Market St and showed him the inadequacy of the building. It was agreed if Melbourne Legacy could come up with a purchased building in 10 days they would get the money needed. The property purchased was 'Storey Hall' in Swanston St (also called Hibernian Hall in other documents). After the war it turned out not to be suitable and a new building was required. The speaker is identified as Rob Allison based on two things; at one stage he refers to himself as 'Rob' and this copy of the speech has been faxed to Legacy from the offices of John Allison Monkhouse. Another copy of this address has been located with the date of September 1988 that was filed with information on Past Presidents and the lives prominent legatees. The notation H59 in black pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of Legatee Rob Allison speaking at a Legacy luncheon about significant events since he joined in 1950. Speakers at Legacy luncheons were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied. Foundation Day was celebrated with a special luncheon.White A4 photocopy with black type x 8 pages of an address about Legacy history written in 1987.Handwritten H59 in black pen. history, speech, foundation day, past presidents, dureau house, rob allison -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Hibernian Hall, 30/6/1947
... for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based... manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during ...A photo of the first property owned by Legacy, at 342 Swanston Street. After receiving money in memory of David H Dureau to purchase premises, Legacy purchased the old Hibernian Hall. However there were many issues with the property, including its suitability and the inability to gain vacant possession from the existing tenants. So eventually the property was sold and the money used to buy the current Legacy House, still formally known as the David H Dureau Memorial Building as per the bequest instructions. The notes on the back of the photo say it was sold to Sir Bernard Evans and then to RMIT and it was renamed Storey Hall. The full story of the donation has been pieced together from several sources. Part of the story of the donation towards Dureau House. BG Corporation in New York used 'Brown and Dureau' as agents in Melbourne for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during the war). A royalty of two shillings and sixpence was agreed. The entrepreneur President of BG Corporation was Richard Goldsmith. L/ Grat Grattan had a friend Mr Edwards who was managing director at Brown and Dureau and heard of the desire by Mr Goldsmith to leave a permanent memorial to ex-servicemen in Australia (Children's Hospital was considered). L/ Grattan took Mr Edwards to Market St (where Legacy was situated at the time) and showed him the inadequacy of the building. It was agreed if Melbourne Legacy could come up with a purchased building in 10 days they would get the money needed and the building was to be named in memory of David H Dureau, who had died at sea during the war. The donation was £27,059. The property purchased was 'Hibernian Hall' in Swanston St (later called Storey Hall when it was acquired by RMIT). After the war it turned out not to be suitable and a new building was required. An act of parliament was required to enable the sale (01262) and consent from the donor was also sought before the sale (document still to be catalogued). Money raised from the sale was used to purchase 293 Swanston St.A photo of the first property purchased by Legacy as a result of a generous donation.Black and white photo of the old Hibernian Hall in Swanston Street.Handwritten on back 'The old Hibernian Hall purchased by Melbourne Legacy and later sold because of inability to secure vacant possession from tenants. Sold to Sir Bernard Evans then to RMIT and named 'Storey House', in pencil. Stamped '30 Jun 1947' in purple inkproperties, dureau house, swanston st -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Legacy House, by Legatee Grat Grattan
... for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based... for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based ...The tape has not been played from the label it is Legatee Grat Grattan talking about Legacy House. Legatee Grattan was very important member of Legacy for many years. He was well placed to tell the story of the donation towards Dureau House as L/ Grattan was pivotal in it's story. BG Corporation of New York used 'Brown and Dureau' as agents in Melbourne for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during the war). A royalty of two shillings and sixpence was agreed. The entrepreneur President of BG Corporation was Richard Goldsmith. L/ Grat Grattan had a friend Mr Edwards who was managing director at Brown and Dureau and heard of the desire by Goldsmith to leave a permanent memorial to ex-servicemen in Australia (Children's Hospital was considered). Grat took Edwards to Market St and showed him the inadequacy of the building. It was agreed if Melbourne Legacy could come up with a purchased building in 10 days they would get the money needed. The property purchased was 'Storey Hall' in Swanston St (also called Hibernian Hall in other documents). After the war it turned out not to be suitable and a new building was required. Contents TBC 'Perhaps his most lasting monument is Melbourne Legacy House. Through his friendship with one of the principals of the firm, Brown and Dureau, Legacy was given a donation of 30,000 pounds in 1944. A condition of the donation was that Legacy had only eight days in which to buy a building. A building across the road from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology was bought for 18,000 pounds and the balance invested. The building was sold in the early '50s and the proceeds plus the invested money enabled Legacy to buy its headquarters, Dureau House, in Swanston Street in 1955."It may be confirmed when played but it is likely a significant recording of the history of the acquisition of Dureau House.Clear plastic cassette tape in a cardboard box.Cardboard box, rainbow, C20, Tape a letter. Cassette, side 1 - Legacy Week by Legatee Grat Grattan, 1, Rainbow, Tape a Letter. 10 minutes per side. side 2 - as above.legatee, grat grattan, dureau house -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia, 30mm Gun Cartridges
Two alloy ammunition cartridges from a 30mm DEFA (Direction des Études et Fabrications d'Armement) revolving gun used in aircraft. According to the markings on these cartridges, they were manufactured by the Munitions Factory in Footscray Vic. in June 1971. They were most likely used in the guns of the Mirage aircraft of the RAAF. 30-550-DEFA, 6MF71, FR on base. 30-550-DEFA AP 5401MEM and some illegible marks on the side. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Medal - Antique Aeroplane Association Wodonga Air Show Medallion, 1981
This medallion was produced to commemorate the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's annual air show which was held at Wodonga in 1981. It took place at Joe Drage's Air World Museum in Wodonga, Victoria. It recognised the 50th anniversary of the manufacture of the first De Haviland 82 Tiger Moth in 1931. This medallion and 2 other linked medallions were owned by Mr. Clive Cossor. He spent a lot of time at Drage's Historical Aircraft Museum and also helped transport gliders. He was also at the Albury racecourse as a teenager to assist in moving the Uiver when it was forced to land in a storm during the MacRobertson Trophy Air Race from London to Melbourne in October 1934.This medallion is significant as it records an important event recognising aviation in Australia and recognises the development of the Tiger Moth aircraft.A medallion produced to commemorate the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's annual air show held at Wodonga in 1981On the front around the medallion surrounding an image of a Tiger Moth aircraft: "The Golden Anniversary of the DH. 82 "Tiger Moth" 1931-1981" Numbered 71 On reverse around the edge: "Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia/ WODONGA 1981". In the centre: "SPONSORS/2AY/ALBURY-WODONGA"aviation history, antique aeroplane association of australia, joe drage airworld, airshow wodonga, dh tiger moth -
Kilmore Historical Society
Photograph, 88-90 Sydney Street
17.5cm x 12.5cm black and white photograph of the Spicers Paper Manufacturer building. The building is a domed structure, similar to an aircraft hanger. top half of the building has windows with "Spicers" in front of them.paper manufacturing, architecture -
Kilmore Historical Society
Photograph, 88-90 Sydney Street
17.5 x 12.5 black and white photograph of the Spicers Paper Manufacturer building. The building is a domed structure, similar to an aircraft hanger. top half of the building has windows with "Spicers" in front of them.paper manufacturing, architecture -
Kilmore Historical Society
Photograph, 88-90 Sydney Street
17.5cm x 12.5cm black and white photograph of the Spicers Paper Manufacturer building. Captured is the inside of the building which has work benched and cabinets. The building is a domed structure, similar to an aircraft hanger and wooden flooring. paper manufacturing, architecture -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Description of manufacturing practices, Process practices in the aircraft industry
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Materials report 6/65 Manufacture of Mirage pilots canopy, GAF aircraft and guided weapons branch
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Hawker Siddeley's Heritage Brochure - a guide to every aircraft manufactured by the company
... aircraft manufactured by the company Manual Hawker Siddeley's ... -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Illustration of two Beaufort bombers over Government Aircraft Factory, Fishermen's Bend, 1940s
An GAF illustration copied from a copy owned by Nicholas Cree, which is a copy from a neg owned by ASTALasercopy A3 size of an illustration of two Beaufort bombers over the Government Aircraft Factory where they were made, Fishermens Bend 1940sarmed services - air force, industry - manufacturing, transport - aviation and aerodrome, fishermans bend, war - world war ii, government aircraft factory