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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF GREYHOUND
Vlack and white photograph of greyhound.14/6/91. Sailors Gully Road. Win at Olympic Park. John anderson. M. enfield Winner Martrity Stakes, Olympic Park. R Stanley Johanneson.clubs and associations, sport, greyhound racing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WHEN STEAM RULED
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. When steam ruled: Holland's foundry at 205 King Street, circa 1913. Pictured from left are: Ernest, Herb,Hazel, Harry and Walter-John Holland, Fred Milne and Rupert Holland. right in front looking for a bit of a scratch is Snider the dog. It is interesting to note that Fred Milne went on to form the farming and industrial business of Milne Bros., in Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Sword-bayonet with Hooked Quillon (Copy)
Standard pattern bayonet for Short, Magazine Lee Enfield Rifle Mk III from 1907 until 1915 . Pattern 1907 Sword bayonet Mk1 with hooked quillon, wooden grips and steel grip screws/nuts. LITHGOW and 7 '19 markings are spurious - hooked quillons were removed from bayonet production in 1915 (Lithgow) and 1913 (England). Crown stamp (King Edward VII Cypher) E R (Edwardus Rex) 1907 7 '19 LITHGOW -
Vision Australia
Image
RBS client and worker, Michael Simpson, uses his white cane to navigate the balcony at the RBS offices in Enfield.B/W photographMichael Simpsonwhite cane day, royal blind society of new south wales, michael simpson -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Man undertaking orientation and mobility session with his cane, 1990?
An elderly man walks with a white cane along the path outside the RBS offices in Enfield, followed by an O&M instructor.B/W photograph of man using a white cane90002 FF/3royal blind society of nsw, white cane day -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Framed Photograph, Sargent W.T. West 24th Battlion A.I.F. 1914-1918, (estimated); WW1
A plaque beside the photograph tells us it was taken on Hill 60, Galipolli. It also states that Sargent West returned with a seed from pines at Lone Pine and from that seed the Pine at the Cenotaph in Barclay Square Red Cliffs grew.A framed balck and white photograph of Sargent W.T. West, cleaning his rifle infront of his tent, the photo clearly shows his rank insignis and uniform and hat details, as well as his Lee Enfield rifle.of, australia, ww1, commonwealth, gazette, london, walter, thomas, west, mm, mc, collection, 24th, battalion, aif -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Scabbard No.2 Mk1 for Pattern 1907 Sword-Bayonet, Lithgow
Typical scabbard for the Pattern 1907 Sword Bayonet as used on the Short, Magazine Lee Enfield Rifle during World War 1. This Pattern was introduced in 1915. Leather Sword-Bayonet Scabbard with steel top-mount and chape for Hooked Quillion Bayonet (Item 0131). Teardrop stud for attachment to either a leather or webbing bayonet frog. Lithgow 'Star' trademark. -
Vision Australia
Negative - Image, Perpetual Trustees donation
In late 1992, Max Thomas and Ross McKenzie from Perpetual Trustees presented a cheque to Jon Isaacs. Also included in the negatives are some taken of the archway at Enfield. 18 negatives of coloured images of donation and archway and 1 printed proof sheetroyal blind society of nsw, max thomas, ross mckenzie, jon isaacs, buildings -
Vision Australia
Sign - Object, Presenters sign
Room sign for 'Presenters' in white lettering, with a burgundy coloured background. Most likely used at Enfield studios. A braille label 'Reserved for Presenters' is attached to the right-hand side of the sign.Burgundy coloured sign with Braille attachedPresentersroyal blind society of nsw, nameplates -
Vision Australia
Sign - Object, Royal Blind Society letters
17 silver plastic letters that spell out Royal Blind Society, that were used for signage inside the Enfield office until the merger in 2004. Believed to have been part of a bequest.17 silver plastic letters royal blind society of nsw, fundraising -
Williamstown Historical Society Inc
Honour board, T.K. Cox & Co. Pty Ltd, 1918
Williamstown Football club honour board 1914-1917 of those members who served in the Great WarTeal coloured wooden board surrounded by arch showing two crossed Lee-Enfield 303 rifles. On a background of 10 gum leaves and two clusters of gum nuts. The title and names appear on a board in gold paint. The board is flanked by two tapered columns.Great European War 1914 Roll of Honour 1917 Members of the Williamstown Football club who served in the Great Warwilliamstown football club great war honour board -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
The 7.62mm self loading rifle (SLR) was introduced to the Australian Army in 1962 replacing the .303 Lee Enfield Magazine rifle. For Australia, the SLR was the main infantry weapon of the Vietnam War era (1962-1972).L1A2 bayonet for use with 7.62mm self-loading rifle (SLR), together with plastic scabbard.bayonet, weapon, slr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet 1907 pattern
This pattern bayonet, which affixed to a .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to Australian forces in World War 1 ( 1914 - 1918 ), World War 2 ( 1939 - 1945 ) and the Korean War ( 1950 - 1953 ).Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.British pattern 1907 bayonet, with wood hand grips blade 430mm long, with leather scabbard with steel fittings and leather bayonet frog.ON handle " A- 93061 " On blade " 1 - 1922 Lithgow "wwi, wwii, korea, world war one, world war two, lee enfield -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, 1960 circa
Training of this nature often carried out on Nail Tree Hill just west of Albury during a night parade. Soldier with Bren LMG Sergeant J Bauerle, Officer giving hand signal Lieutenant Allister Waite.Representative of night parade training carried out by CMF soldiers in early 1960s.Framed black & white photograph of soldiers from 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles engaged in a training exercise at night in a bush area. Ten troops in photograph armed with Bren light machine gun and .303 Lee Enfield rifles. Light wooden frame with glass panel.8/13 vmr, training, bauerle j sergeant, waite a lieutenant -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PORTRAITS, Kitchener Studios, 1914 - 1918
Pte George Maddams was in the 67th (Bendigo) Inf Bn Militia.1. Full length, black and white, portrait of a standing soldier. Taken in a studio. He is not armed and not wearing a hat. 2. Group portrait of a large body of marching troops. They are on a road beside telegraph poles and wires. An officer is marching in front of the troop. They are armed with what appears to be Long Lee Enfield rifles.1. On Rear - Pte G. Maddams 2. Fully written in pencil - addressed to Dear Linda. It describes the soldiers as going for a Guard review etc.passchendaele barracks trust, photographs, ww1, george maddams -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivisional Sale of 11 Villa Sites, East Kew, 1939
Subdivision plans and real estate flyers/brochures reveal a number of aspects of urban development and history. The Kew Historical Society's collection of these plans, as well as advertisements extracted from magazines, cover key aspects of community development and architectural history of Kew and Kew Eat as well as surrounding suburbs. While most of the plans in the collection were gifted to the Society by the former City of Kew, a number of other plans and advertisements have been donated by individuals, of which this is an example.Single page residential subdivision plan advertising house lots for sale, in what was then designated as East Kew but is now Kew, in the following streets: Burke Road, Enfield Street. The flyer includes a smaller locality plan at right. Information on the flyer indicates that the land was previously owned by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board.subdivision plans -- kew (vic.), enfield street -- kew (vic.), burke road -- kew (vic.) -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Case, Pistol, Patt. '37 W.E, Pistol case ‘37 W.E, 1940
This holster was copied by the Canadians from the British Pattern 1937 web equipment designed to hold the British .38 Calibre Enfield No.2 Mk 1 Revolver. Canada produced its own P37 webbing during WW2 and commenced production in 1940. Two companies produce the vast majority - Z L & T Ltd in Guelph, Ontario and M S & U Ltd (Montreal Suspender and Umbrella Manufacturing Company Limited) in Montreal, Quebec. A great deal of webbing was sent to Australia. These pistol cases saw much use by our troops during WW2 and holstered US Smith & Wesson 'Victory' model and various British Webley .38 revolvers in addition to Enfields.Khaki cotton webbing holster with press studded flap for a .38 calibre revolver. Webbing sleeve on interior for the cleaning rod and three brass hooks on the rear, two to allow attachment to a P37 web belt plus a top hook to permit attachment of a P37 web ammunition pouch. Z L & T Ltd (holster) UNITED CARR CANADA (snap fastener) -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, Souvenir catalogue Farewell to William Street (1876-1971) Art exhibition and sale of painting at the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales, 1971
As a way of raising funds, an art exhibition and sale of paintings was held at the William Street offices of the Royal Blind Society before they moved to their new offices in Enfield. This was one of a series of events held to say goodbye to the former building and to pay for the creation of purpose built offices outside of the CBD. 6 page booklet providing a brief history and overview of current situation, including a list of auction itemsroyal blind society of nsw, fundraising -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - 1907 Bayonet & scabbard
This pattern bayonet which affixed to a .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to Australian forces in World War 1 (1914-1918), World War 2 (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953). Leather bayonet frog might indicate WWI light horse issue.Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.British pattern 1907 bayonet, blade 430 mm long with wood hand grip and leather scabbard and leather frog.Blade " 7. 17 Wilkinson" Frog " Dexxil Don 1917"military, bayonet, world war one, world war two, korea, light horse -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Lithgow 1907 Bayonet and scabbard, Lithgow 1907 Bayonet and scabbard no serial number discerable
WW1 example of Australian ManufacturingWW1 example of Australian manufacturingThe bayonet was designed at the Lithgow Small Arms factory in Australia starting around 1913, just prior to WWI. The Lithgow 1907 Bayonet would become Australia’s staple weapon along with it’s counter part, the Enfield No1 Mark III rifle. The wood on the hilts is often referred to as furniture and then starting around 1916 Queensland Mapleread moreScabbard on the reverse marking stating MANGROVITE 43. Wooden Hilt has no visible markings. Hilt of the bayonet one side is stamped Lithcow 3 '21 over a crest of a six pointed star and a shield which encapules 1907 /1. The pommel also contains a button locking release from the rifle slide mount.wooden handle, leather scabbard -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
British 1907 pattern bayonet and .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to the armies of many Commonwealth countries including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and Korean War (1950-1953). In Australia it was replaced by the 7.62mm Self-loading rifle (SLR) in 1960.British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather scabbard with metal fittings. XOA and L 43 under 1907 with Slazenger on handleworld war one, weapon, bayonet, british, lee enfield -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Emu Creek Bush Band Collection: Ball Program
Organised by Peter Ellis and Shirley Andrews following on for the National Folk Festival in Melbourne. It featured old time dances and folk dances MC'd by Peter Ellis.A program from the Grand Colonial Ball at the Woodville Town Hall in South Australia on pale orange card with brown text. The card features a couple dancing in a frame that reads Adelaide Colonials. The bands playing were the Gawler Town Band and Enfield City Band. Year unspecified. Card is folded in half to make a booklet. On the inside is a list of the dances.emu creek bush band, adeliade colonials, gawler town band, enfield city band, woodville, australian colonial dance -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia 2007-2008 annual report, 2008
Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: incorporating Hear A Book and Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, partnering with ABC Commercial to expand the availability of audio titles, new facilities in Orange and Cairns, launch of Graduate Certificate in O&M courses, decision to sell St Kilda Road, Burwood School and Enterprises building in Prahran and redevelopment of the sensory playroom in Enfield.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsjean mcnamara, donald fraser, lyn allison, leigh garwood, julie rae, glenda alexander, maryanne diamond, rochelle hutson, chris cussen, roger cussen, cathy heenan, barbara smith, chris edwards, lara giddings, jacob law, vanessa clayton, cecily barker, mark pelgrave, alan nemth, cooper hallcroft, aaron hallcroft, roslyn atkinson, kate law, daniela zebic, dame elisabeth murdoch, adrian smith, peggy soo, governor general michael jeffrey, natalija lambert, meri-jace lamber, maurice gleeson, mark walters, renae williamson, penny stevenson, kenny johar, alex turner, emily ryan, morgan jenkins, michael todorovic, graham rawlins, bill shorten, bruce scotland, reg hinsley, june combey, marian jones, tammy-jo sheenan, david truong, trish anderson, richard carbone, rafe manuell, corporation records, vision australia, gerard menses, kevin murfitt, christine harding, greg hempenstall, michael simpson, trish egan, tim evans, paul bunker, jennifer gibbons, owen van der wall, keith barton, paul gleeson, ross mccoll, theresa smith-ruig, jan lovie-kitchin, tony hanmer, nick carter, david speyer, ron mccallum, anthony callea -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Lithgow 1907 Bayonet and scabbard, Lithgow 1907 Bayonet and scabbard Serial Number A 76966
WW1 bayonet manufactured in Australia.WW1 example of Australian Manufacturing The bayonet was designed at the Lithgow Small Arms factory in Australia starting around 1913, just prior to WWI. The Lithgow 1907 Bayonet would become Australia’s staple weapon along with it’s counter part, the Enfield No1 Mark III rifle. The wood on the hilts is often referred to as furniture and then starting around 1916 Queensland Maple was used. Queensland Maple would continue to be used until about 1941.Scabbard on the reverse marking stating MANGROVITE 44 and /i\ B. Wooden Hilt has marking of 6 pointed star and an A imprinted into it. (Both sides.) Pommel is stampted wi a serial number of A 76966. Hilt of the bayonet one side is stamped Lithcow 3 '21 over a crest of a six pointed star and a shield which encapules 1907 /1. The pommel also contains a button locking release from the rifle slide mount.1907, bayonet -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 92nd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1972)
Articles in the annual report include: the opening of the new building at Burwood (Enfield) and the facilities it provides, including a bowling green, swimming pool and rooms for specialist areas such as orientation and mobility and music braille; the need for the new building, publication of a booklet 'The Pre-School Child who is blind', the development of rehabilitation services for those who are unable to visit the new site and the introduction of Mark IV talking book machines.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. : Annual Report 1991, 1991
Articles in the annual report include: official opening of a new library building at Enfield, over 1 million items circulated in the library, passing of Sir Robert Drew and Nola Dekyvere, first production of Il Globo and launched by Prime Minister Bob Hawke, launch of Bookline - a telephone ordering service for talking books and winning the first Australian Audio Book Award for Children's Books for The Clinker narrated by Bill Conn. 1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 20
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Robyn McKenzie interviews Ross Martin, an Employment Training Instructor from Enfield. Valerie Thomas chats with David Brandt from the Client Representative Council about issues facing clients. Then Kate Gniel speaks about the grant recently awarded to Vision Australia.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, kate gniel, robyn mckenzie, ross martin, david brandt -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Bicycles at Mitchell Manufacturing, 1970-1990
Throughout the 1970's until the 1990's, Mitchell Manufacturing produced a popular range of bicycles for the general public and hiring companies alike. The Lighthouse bicycle was first developed, then superceded by the Mitchell bicycle. Using a combination of overseas sourced materials, these were assembled in the Royal Blind Society of NSW's headquarters in Enfield, and provided employment to range of blind and vision impaired workers. In one image, Neville Wran and Maj General Paul Cullen toast to the success of the company.16 B/W electronic images of bicyclesroyal blind society of new south wales, mitchell manufacturing, neville wran, paul cullen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, Sir Dallas Brooks Inspecting Northern Vic Regiment 38 Bn, c1955-1962
The 38 Bn C.M.F. was known as the Northern Victorian Regiment. General Sir Dallas Brooks was Governor of Victoria 1949-1963.1. B & W photo shows Gov. Sir Dallas Brooks inspecting members of 38 Bn. The soldiers are wearing battle dress and slouch hats. The men are standing to attention with their .303 Enfield rifles. Thge escorting officer with sword drawn is Captain Russ Emond. 2. B & W photo of Sir Dallas Brooks talking to a Warrant officer. The escorting officer is Captain Russ Emond (WW2 Veteran). The governor is in civvies, the soldiers are in battle dress.1. Written on rear is AC148. 2. Written on the rear in ink - Sir Dallas Brooks? Talking to H. Burrell. Capt Russ Emond.38 bn, dallas brooks -
Vision Australia
Award - Image, Merit award for Architecture, 1990
Framed certificate. "This diploma is awarded to Tonkin Zulaikha Harford, client: Royal Blind Society of NSW for new Library services building, Royal Blind Society of NSW, Enfield in recognition of an architectural work of outstanding merit by the jury appointed to select buildings which most deserve this recognition among those nominated for an award in the year 1990 in the area of the New South Wales chapter of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects." Embossed with the seal of the chapter and signed by the Chairman of the Jury and the President of the NSW chapter.Digital image of framed award for architectureroyal blind society of new south wales, award