Letter of Sympathy from RAAF Unit for Dental Surgeon "Mervyn Clive Townsend", lost on HMAS SYDNEY on 15 /11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Letter of Sympathy from Sgt D.P. Pullen. White faded paper, lined with emblems on top of each page for YMCA, Salvation Army, A.C.F. and Returned Sailors and Soldiers League. Both pages same structure with handwritten message in black writing.Listed from “401581, Sgt Pullen D.P. No.1 ED RAAF”hmas sydney, sympathy letters, mervyn clive townsend

Shirley Walker, Sylvia Launder, Lorraine Pickering, Joan Black, Bill Cuningham, Mervyn Launder, Margaret & Laura Howard, John Cunningham, Melvyn Pickering, Arthur Clark.12 Students in front of weatherboard schooleducation

Shirley Walker, Sylvia Launder, Lorraine Pickering, Joan Black, Bill Cuningham, Mervyn Launder, Margaret & Laura Howard, John Cunningham, Melvyn Pickering, Arthur Clark.12 Students in front of weatherboard schooleducation

Letters of Sympathy from various businesses for the Dental Surgeon "Mervyn Clive Townsend", KIA on sinking of HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Various handwritten letters from different businesses to parents of M.C. Townsend. 1. From Commercial Bank of Sydney on blank white paper and black writing, dated Dec 1st '41. 2. From Longman's Green & Co Ltd, London, on Company letterhead note paper dated Dexc 1st 1941. 3. From Royal Standard Hotel - on white blank note paper dated 8th Dec '41. 4. From Hemingway & Robertson, Accountants, typed letter in black. Dated 4th Dec '41. 5. From J.A. Rodgers & Co - Wine Merchants - on white letterhead note paper, dated 1st Dec '41.letters, ww2, hmas sydney, kia, mervyn clive townsend

Messages of condolences in relation to " Mervyn Clive Townsend" was KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY by German Raider HSK Kormoran on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Telegrams on Yellow Paper headed in blue writing on top with Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster General Department. All telegrams have Office of Origin, no of words, time of lodgement and stamp. Messages all handwritten with name of sender, a message of sympathy and address of receiver.All telegrams date stamped on top right corner. All ticked in top right corner.hmas sydney, ww2, hsk kormoran, mervyn clive townsend

Cards sent to parents of "Mervyn Clive Townsend" KIA on 15/11/41 on the sinking of HMAS SYDNEY by the German Raider HSK Kormoran. Refer Cat 2313P for Townsends service.Sympathy cards of various sizes and configurations. 1. Folded white card in form of envelope with "Kindest Sympathy" on front. 2. Folded white card "With Deepest Sympathy" on front and was from. 3. Folded green card in form of an envelope with Sympathy on front and message inside. 4. Double folded white card with picture of flowers on front.1. From Walter Rollev. 2. From Mrs Commons & Family. 3. From Mr. & Mrs F. Williams and Glen Wright family. 4. From Mr. & Mrs. John McLeod, Castlemaine.hmas sydney, ww2, melvyn clive townsend, hsk kormoran

The photograph of Henry Sutton used in this book was provided by Federation University Historical Collection.Hard copy green cover with black over spine, about Australian inventors, 32 pages with index, includes; Maria Skyllas Kazocos Richard Smith James Harrison Henry Sutton Hugh MacKay Lawrence Hargrave Walter Hume David Unaipon Arthur Bishop Mervyn Richardson David Henshaw Ralph Sarich Ben Lexon Alan Walshaustralian inventors, maria skyllas kazocos, richard smith, james harrison, henry sutton, hugh mackay, lawrence hargrave, walter hume, david unaipon, arthur bishop, mervyn richardson, david henshaw, ralph sarich, ben lexon, alan walsh

Borough of Wangaratta Medal presented to Sergeant Mervyn Sylvester Walter HARRIS V22764 of the 6 Aux Horse Transport who enlisted on 25/11/1937 at Wangaratta and was discharged on 1/5/1944.Round metal medallion mounted on black plastic base and medal attached with string.Presented by the Borough of Wangaratta inc 1863 (on the back) In grateful appreciation V22764 Sgt M Harris (on the front) World War 1939-1945sgt m harris, v22764, 6 aux horse transport

Mervyn Clive Townsend was born in Bairnsdale on 5.2.1917 to Edward and Muriel Townsend. The family moved to Bendigo in 1930. His father was a teacher at the Bendigo High School. Mervyn enlisted in the RAN on 14.10.1940 age 23 years for temporary service and Commissioned at HMAS Cerberus. He was posted as Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) on the HMAS Sydney on 5.4.1941. He was later KIA on 19.11.1941 along with the whole crew of 645 during a battle with the German Cruiser (Raider) Kormoran. His very brief records of 5 pages states “Missing presumed lost Sydney 20.11.1941.Black & white photograph of a Naval Officer in uniform re M C Townsend. Photograph has a light grey surround. Frame is black plastic.photography-photographs, military history, ran, hmas sydney

Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell farmed Corriedale and Merino sheep on his property at Mannibadar. His sons were Ray, Ron and Mervyn (who was killed in action in the last days of World War II).Blue cardboard prize certificate with blue printed text. Awarded at the Mannibadar Gymkhana and Fleece Competition to Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell of Mannibadar for Most Valuable Comback Wether Fleece. The competition was held on Saturday, 4th December, 1954.Text: " MANNIBADAR GYMKHANA / AND / FLEECE COMPETITION / MANNIBADAR, SATURDAY, 4th DECEMBER, 1954 / FIRST PRIZE. "mannibadar gymkhana. fleece competition, percy (ronald percival) howell, prize certificates, prize ribbons, rural activity

Letter of Sympathy sent to parents of Dental Surgeon "Mervyn Townsend" KIA on the sinking of HMAS SYDNEY by German Raider HSK Kormoran on 19/11/41 of WA Coast. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Letter of Sympathy handwritten on blank green piece of notepaper. Writing in blue pen and dated 4th Dec 1941.Note at top: "As I do not know your address I am sending this to the Naval Board Melb, to be forwarded to you". Dated 4th Dec 1941 W.A. hmas sydney, ww2, hsk kormoran, mervyn clive townsend

Fleece was entered in the show by Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell who farmed Corriedale and Merino sheep on his property at Mannibadar. His sons were Ray, Ron and Mervyn (who was killed in action in the last days of World War II).Cream cardboard certificate with black printed text. Used to document items on display at the Lismore A. & P. Society Annual Show in the 1950s. Provides name of exhibitor, description of sheep fleece on display, and judge's remarks.Text: " Lismore A. and P. Society / ANNUAL SHOW, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER , 195-. "lismore a. & p. society, percy (ronald percival) howell, rural activity, lismore a & p show

To recognise the efforts made towards to the successful running of the Association of Blind Cricketers, certificates were awarded. In this example Mrs H. Bradley became a Life Governor on September 10, 1967, as signed by N.H. Nook (?) President and Mervyn W. Hoslner (?) Secretary. 1 cream coloured sheet with decorative borderAssociation of Blind Cricketers This is to certify that Mrs H. Bradley has been elected a Life Governor of the Association of Blind Cricketers of Victoriaassociation of blind cricketers of victoria, hazel bradley

Letter written by "Mervyn Clive Townsend", Dental Surgeon, KIA HMAS SYDNEY. Refer Cat No. 2313P for his service details. HMAS SYDNEY was sunk 15 Nov 1941 by German Raider Kormoran. Letter sent to family, parents Edward and Muriel Townsend..1) Letter written on white paper. In black writing on one side blank on other. Stamp of circle and anchor and name of ship in blue. .2) Letter written on blue paper with handwriting in blue. Blank on one side and writing on other with stamp of circle and anchor plus ships name..1) Stamped HMAS SYDNEY and dated 5 April 1941. Top of page A - stamp of small circle with an anchor inside it. .2) Stamped HMAS SYDNEY - dated 7 Nov 1941. Top of page, a stamp of small circle with anchor inside it.hmas sydney, letters, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

Six of the photos pertain to the 38th Battalion in the years 1938 - 1940 at camps Mt Martha and Balcombe, one says Ballarat, five photos are possibly post 1945 of the 38th Batt band, one name is mentioned “ Band Master Sgt Leslie Mervyn SimmonsCollection of photographs, B & W, various sizes, some on backing.All items were written on the back, black or green pen.photography, 38th battalion

The Victa company was founded by Mervyn Victor RICHARDSON in Australia in 1952 initially to manufacture lawnmowers. This badge was on the back gate of a former shop in Princes Street, Port Melbourne. The owner, Victor, salvaged the badge, painted it green to match his house and used it as the 'nameplate' for his residence.Photograph of green painted, boomerang shaped metal object with raised letters 'VICTA' & the number 18 in situ.victa, mervyn victor richardson, industry - manufacturing, built environment - domestic

Identification by E.B. Littlejohn, T.H. Kneen 17 June 1992 and F.Ted Tyrrell, April 1994: J.W. Newell seated with pipe, R.A. Grant seated 2nd from left, (both Staff), students 2nd from right Erica Ball (1949) (1946), bottom right-hand corner Mervyn Davis.Copy of b/w photograph, laminated. Group of Burnley students and staff on an excursion in Wilson's Prom 1947.On reverse, "Burnley Students Wilson's Prom 1947."excursion, wilsons promontory, 1947, jim newell, t.h. kneen, f.ted tyrrell, j.w. newell, r.a. grant, erica ball, mervyn davis, group staff and studdents

Number stamped on leather strapping around the bottle is “435891” This matches Flying Office Mervyn Albert Henry Schramm who enlisted 8/10/43 and was discharged 20/12/45 and was posted to RAF Station Gampston. The name written on the felt bottle cover possible “lowein” ?? Does not match any on the DVA rolls.Military Issued Water Bottle. Bottle in blue tin metal but is fully bound in brown felt material. Wrapped around felt is a leather strap that hooks over the shoulder. The water bottle is capped by a cork top with a metal hook into a wooden top on the cork. Lid is attached to the case by a piece of string. Written on the felt case cover in black pen a name appears to be "Denis Lowein". Stamped on leather strap No. “435891”, also on side strap "R.A.A.F K.W (over)194?"raaf, gampston

These medallions, which belonged to Mervyn Thomas, were given in celebration of the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Coronation authorities in the United Kingdom decided on a total number to be produced, then allocated a proportion to each of the Commonwealth countries and Crown dependencies and other possessions of the Crown. The award of the medals was then at the discretion of the government of each territory, which was left free to decide who was to be awarded a medal and why. This medallion is specific to the town of Castlemaine in Victoria which is noted on the Service Record of Mervyn Thomas.Two matching circular medallions with wire at top.Front: THE TOWN OF CASTLEMAINE / VIS NON TERRA SEO DEU EST Back: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth with crown facing right. Border reads: CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II / 2ND JUNE 1953mervyn hutchins collection, queen elizabeth ii, coronation, 1953, castlemaine

Library Committee minutes from 1920 discuss the placing of an Honour Board in the Library, there was obviously some discussion from the Ballarat and Bendigo Law Associations about whom should be placed on the board and whether it was appropriate that it be located in the library. The board was donated by the Committee of Counsel, from the Bar and so only commemorates barristers. It is curious that this was not placed in Selborne Chambers where many barristers had rooms including one of the men on the Board (Higgins). This board joined the much bigger LIV memorial board that celebrates all Victorian lawyers who served during WWI.While memorial boards are a common addition to many public and civic building after World War One. This memorial board is the only one that commemorates members of the Bar, in that sense it is of great significance to the legal community. Two of the men commemorated on the board were sons of judges (Higgins, son of the Justice Henry Bourne Higgins of the High Court and Hodges, son of Justice Henry Hodges of the Supreme Court). Franc Carse was related by marriage to the a’Beckett family (also judges of the Court) and his father in law was on the Supreme Court Library committee in 1914. Eric Connelly and Murdoch Mackay shared rooms in Selborne Chambers. Connelly died in late 1918 in France, a member of General Pompey Elliott’s staff. Connelly had previously taken part in the Gallipoli landings in April 1915. Mackay served at Gallipoli and died in France in 1916, he was Major, but only 25 at the time of his death.brass and wood, black lettering.Honor Roll in memory of members of the Bar of Victoria who fell in the Great War 1914-1918, Franc Samuel Carse, Eric Winfield Connelly, Mervyn Bourne Higgins, Edward Norman Hodges, Murdoch Nish Mackay, Erected by their fellow members of the Bar of Victoriamemorial boards; carse, connelly, higgins, hodges, mackay

Title Page to folder. "BENDIGO/ PRISONERS OF WAR/ who died in camp or on the death marches, World War 2/ SANDAKAN/ Borneo". Names listed; Francis Robert BURCHNALL VX64477 Francis Alan BURCHNALL VX58285 Harold Mervyn GILL VX62613 Keith JONES VX30350 Charles Henry KING VX63472 William Patrick SHEPHERD VX66586 Raymond James Russell WHYTE VX64181Folder with A4 plastic pockets. Folder cover - front clear plastic. Back - blue plastic. Plastic spiral bound. 18 pages - cut, plain, white colour A4 paper. Black ink print. Illustrations - black and white photographs. francis robert burchnall, francis alan burchnall, harold mervyn gill, keith jones, charles henry king, william patrick shepherd, raymond james russell whyte, publication, folder, biographies, sandakan, reference