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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Tea Towels
... commemoration of the formation of the Australian Women's Army Service... in colour: The 'rising sun' badge of the Australian Commonwealth... the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. These tea ...Souvenir tea towels made for the 40th anniversary commemoration of the formation of the Australian Women's Army Service which was formed on the 13th August 1941. These tea towels are linen and are screen printed in olive green on a plain background. The tea towels feature the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. These tea towels have the following screen printed in colour: The 'rising sun' badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces with "A.W.A.S." uppermost and "40th ANNIVERSARY" above the badge and "AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S ARMY SERVICE" below the badge. Beneath that "1941 - 1981" and the note "PURE LINEN" world war 2, ww2, awas, a.w.a.s., nurses, service, womens, women's, army, australia, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - WALLET, c1914 - 1919
... with the title "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". Inside left... sun badge with the title "Australian Commonwealth Military ...Foldable thin leather wallet. Colour dark brown, embossed on front top, left corner, in gold, is a Rising sun badge with the title "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". Inside left is a pocket to hold photos or postcards. Inside right is an open section to display one photo.ww1, wallet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: '' THE OVERDUE MAIN'' MAGAZINE
... '' Magazine. ''Souvenir of the Voyage from England to Australia.'' 29... MAGAZINE Organization australian commonwealth military fo Lydia ...A soft covered magazine titled ''The Overdue Main'' Magazine. ''Souvenir of the Voyage from England to Australia.'' 29-7-19 to - ''Printed at Cape Town by The Argus Printing and Publishing Company, Ltd. August 1919. Vol. 1. At Sea. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. 8 pgs.Printed at Cape Town by the Argus Printing and Publishing Company Ltd, August, 1919magazine, organization, australian commonwealth military fo, lydia chancellor, collection, australian commonwealth military forces, magazines, souvenirs, voyages, ships, shipping -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Documents, South African War
... , and a section of 1st Australian Commonwealth Horse diary from 12 Feb..., and a section of 1st Australian Commonwealth Horse diary from 12 Feb ...A collection of photocopied newspaper articles, line drawings and photos about the Boer War, together with transcripts of some telegrams received by 2nd Bn A.C.H while in South Africa, and a section of 1st Australian Commonwealth Horse diary from 12 Feb to 28 Feb on their departure from Melbourneboer war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, J Jenkin, Buxton & Co / Rialto, c.1915
... For King and Country certificate - Australian Commonwealth... certificate - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Enlisted ...For King and Country certificate - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Enlisted / sailed / served the Empire in the Australian Imperial Forces / Company / Battalion / Brigade. God Save The King. Verse by CHC Montrose.Cardboard rectangle with map of Australia in gold print, 2 red, blue, white flags. Oval cutouts with block & white photographs of 2 individual soldiers in uniform inserted, black print verse. Rising Sun badge depicted in gold print.“1st Nov 1916 / 16th Dec 1916 / W A Reid / 14th / 4th”, handwritten in red ink. “5th June 1915 / 8th Nov 1915 / W Robinson / 21st & 59th”, handwritten in blue ink.documents - certificates, military history -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Matchbox with Tin casing, Federal Match Co
... Tin Casing has Australian Commonwealth Military Forces...Emblem - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Matchbox... Casing has Australian Commonwealth Military Forces emblem ...Tin Casing has Australian Commonwealth Military Forces emblem on front of casing. Casing has pitted design and openings on all sides. Matchbox has worn scratch pads on sides of box with label on front, pull out tray contains 21 unused matches and 3 used ones.Emblem - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Matchbox - FEDERAL SAFETY MATCHES AV. CONTENTS 50, MADE IN AUSTRALIA, FEDERAL MATCH CO. PTY. LTD. SYDNEY with a picture of Australian, Kangaroo and an unlit Match.federal, matches, safety -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES RISING SUN, C.1939 - 40
... with " Australian Commonwealth Military Forces." .2) "Rising Sun" Lapel..., scroll under with " Australian Commonwealth Military Forces." .2 ...The badges belonged to Walter Forbes VX953, 6th Division AIF. Refer 1101, 1102, 1103.44P..1) " Rising Sun" Slouch Hat Badge, pressed blackened metal, rising sun depiction with crown centre, scroll under with " Australian Commonwealth Military Forces." .2) "Rising Sun" Lapel badge, pressed blackened metal, same design as .1) Both have two lugs on rear.numismatics badges, military, rising sun -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, A Corner Full of Characters, 1981
... of Commonwealth Australian Studies project, editor, publisher, and works... of Commonwealth Australian Studies project, editor, publisher, and works ...Born in Richmond, Victoria, in 1947 Bruce Pascoe is a school teacher, deck hand, barman, farmer, Director of Commonwealth Australian Studies project, editor, publisher, and works in Indigenous language retrieval. He published and edited Australian Short Storiesquarterly magazine for 16 years, and was joint winner (with David Foster) of Australian Literature Award (1999) and winner of the Radio National Short Story Competition (1998).( ref macquariepenanthology.com.au/BrucePascoe.html) He is married to Lyn Harwood, has two children and lives at Gipsy Point, Far East Gippsland in Victoria. A paperback book with tree sketch on the front cover . This is in black ink. The title is "A Corner Full of Characters" , the history, yarns and stories from the corner of a continent. The book wass compiled by Bruce Passcoe who was a secondary school teacher in Orbost in the 1980's.pascoe-bruce gippsland -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Wooden wall-hanging, Cedar Wooden Wall Hanging, 1941
... . Carving of a cedar tree across top and emblem of Australian... and emblem of Australian Commonwealth Military Services half way down ...Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] Sent home to his mother from Liban on 25-10-41 Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Oval shaped slice of wood from the cedar tree in Lebanon. Carving of a cedar tree across top and emblem of Australian Commonwealth Military Services half way down and Cedar of Lebanon across the bottom half. Stained with light brown varnish. Original bark of tree all the way around the edge.Two stamps in French possibly where it was made, Artiols bois des cedres. Becharry Liban. Salim Kabalan. Hand written message;- Mother with all the best to you Bill. Dated 25-10-41 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Badge
... 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation... pieces of ribbon (metallic) with the embossed words "Australian...) with the embossed words "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces ...This badge is attached to a tie which was worn as part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.This badge is part of a complete uniform set held by the Shepparton RSL. The uniform has representative and historic significance as an example of the style of uniform worn by nursing staff of the Australian General Hospital during the 1940s and into the 1950s. The uniform set has social significance to the Shepparton area, being owned and worn by a serving community member who was born in Numurkah, enlisted in Shepparton and returned to the community in later life.Dark brown metallic badge with pin on the back for fastening. The badge has embossed features. These depict a crown in the centre, a crescent shaped section which is meant to represent the rising sun and which half encircles the crown as well as three pieces of ribbon (metallic) with the embossed words "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces".second world war, world war ii, medical, wwii, nurse, women, badge, australian commonwealth military forces, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, MILITARY, Possibly WW2 era
... and "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" across bottom. Attaching... with crown in centre and "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces ....1) Metal Badge - Rising Sun with crown in centre and "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" across bottom. Attaching clips on back. .2) Metal Badge - As per Item .1) .3) Metal Badge - "Australia" in curved shape with attaching clips on back. .4) Metal Badge - As per Item .3)badges, rising sun, lapel, australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PRINT OF INVITATION, 1901
... . * Australian Commonwealth Celebrations. The Government of Victoria... at Flemington Racecourse 1901. * Australian Commonwealth Celebrations ...Illuminated & framed invitation to Mr & Mrs G. Lansell to attend the Royal Review at Flemington Racecourse 1901. * Australian Commonwealth Celebrations. The Government of Victoria, requests the honour of the presence of Mr & Mrs.G.Lansell at the Royal review at Flemington on Friday the 10th of May 1901. 6 small photos in invitation. 1934 printed on back.document, invitations, official celebrations -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Ribbons, Group 1, 4 ribbon group, Group 2, 4 ribbon Group, Group3, 2 Ribbon Group
... Medal, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal, Australian..., British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal, Australian Services ...WW 2, Korean War, VietnamWW2, Korean War, Vietnam War3 x Ribbon Bar Groupings. Group 1 - Korean War Service Medal, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal, Australian Services Medal 1945-1975, United Nations Service Medal for Korea. Group 2 - War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939 -1945, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Korea Medal. Group 3 - Vietnam Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Photographs, 1919
... of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has... of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has ...The graphic pen-pictures of the war correspondents we have learned much of the conditions under which our soldiers lived and fought, but no matter how vivid the presentation, words alone cannot fully convey to the civilian an accurate impression of the battle area. Many of these photographs were taken under heavy fire showing the actual scenery amid which some of the most thrilling acts in the great drama of WWI were displayed. A pictorial record of places and events of our heroic soldiers who served in WWI. Each photograph of the sectors on which they fought will stimulate old memories - some sad, some pleasant, but all unspeakably dear. Australian War Photographs - Printed 1919. A pictorial record from November, 1917 to the end of WWI. Soft cardboard cover front back and spine. The back cover has the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has the title and silhouette illustration of WWI soldiers in the trenches and/or 'no man's land'.wwi, war correspondents, pen pictures, condition under which our soldiers served., official photographers -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Photographs, 1919
... of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has... of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has ...The graphic pen-pictures of the war correspondents we have learned much of the conditions under which our soldiers lived and fought, but no matter how vivid the presentation, words alone cannot fully convey to the civilian an accurate impression of the battle area. Many of these photographs were taken under heavy fire showing the actual scenery amid which some of the most thrilling acts in the great drama of WWI were displayed. A pictorial record of places and events of our heroic soldiers who served in WWI. Each photograph of the sectors on which they fought will stimulate old memories - some sad, some pleasant, but all unspeakably dear. Australian War Photographs - Printed 1919. A pictorial record from November, 1917 to the end of WWI. Soft cardboard cover front back and spine. The back cover has the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has the title and silhouette illustration of WWI soldiers in the trenches and/or 'no man's land'.wwi, war correspondents, pen pictures, condition under which our soldiers served., official photographers -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Certificate (Photocopy), Certificate in Appreciation of services with the Australian Armed Forces, Photocopy made 29/09/2015, Original made in 1946
... image containing in colour the Union Jack and the Australian...) Certificate in Appreciation of services with the Australian Armed ...Corporal Hugh Terence O'Reilly VX108560 was born in Temora, NSW on 25 September 1916. He later lived in Hampshire Road, Sunshine, Victoria, and enlisted at Sunshine with the Australian Army on 29 July 1942. He served in New Guinea, and at the time of discharge on 8 November 1945 was posted with the 22 Australian Infantry Battalion. Additional service number recorded is V37790. In civilian life Hugh Terence O'Reilly was employed in the manufacture of fibrous plaster boards.The significance is that the Shire of Braybrook, and perhaps other councils, recognised their citizens who served in the Australian Armed Forces during World War 2, by presenting them with Certificates in appreciation of their military service.Yellowish background. Grey scale diagrammatic image of warships, tank, and aeroplanes at the top. Vertical posts with swords and wreaths along the sides. At the bottom a diagrammatic image containing in colour the Union Jack and the Australian flag, the Shire of Braybrook Coat of Arms, the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces insignia, and a red coloured circular seal.Presented to Hugh T. O'Reilly. The President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Braybrook desire you to accept this Certificate in appreciation of your services with the Australian Armed Forces, and extend to you the grateful thanks of this Municipality for your noble effort for King and Country. Given under the Seal of President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Braybrook, this second day of August, 1946. J. R. Parsons - President, 'illegible' - Shire Secretary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, WW2 onwards
... "Australian Commonwealth Military Force" badge on front, light tan... with black buttons. Black "Australian Commonwealth Military Force ...Khaki felt outer covering, flat top with peaked front, tan leather front strap attached at sizes with black buttons. Black "Australian Commonwealth Military Force" badge on front, light tan lining inside with light tan leather inside band, Two ventilation holes each side under top.In gold print on inside band: "Wilkes Todhunter Pty Ltd Military Outfitters Melbourne Victoria" uniforms - army, costume - male - headwear, passchendaele barracks trust, peak cap -
Bendigo Military Museum
badge - BADGES, RISING SUN, Aust Army, 1939-1945
... . Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth.... Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth... "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat ...Refer to Cat 5556.2 and 2481.2 for service.1. Full size Rising Sun Badge. Dark copper colour. Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat. On rear are two eyelets and a pin to mount the badge. 2. Lapel Size Badge. Dark copper colour. Similar wording on rear, are two eyelets to mount the badge.1. Full size Rising Sun Badge. Dark copper colour. Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat. On rear are two eyelets and a pin to mount the badge. 2. Lapel Size Badge. Dark copper colour. Similar wording on rear, are two eyelets to mount the badge.ww2, aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Sandgroper Press, "THE RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION", 1971
... by Mr. V. J. Behan, Supervisor for the Commonwealth War Graves.... Behan, Supervisor for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission ...Owner and donor details, see Cat No. 5836.3. "The Rats of Tobruk Association/ Lest We Forget". "Register has been compiled by Mr. V. J. Behan, Supervisor for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Western Australia."Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black print on beige background - front. 29 pages - cut, plain, white paper, no illustrations. Tobruk War Cemetery, Battalion and Brigade Records.books, military history, ww2, tobruk, war graves -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HAT, WOMENS, ARMY, C.WW2
... , leather chin strap. Hat badge is Australian Commonwealth Military... is Australian Commonwealth Military Force, darkened brass coloured patch ...Women's hat, AWAS style, khaki fur felt, leather liner, leather chin strap. Hat badge is Australian Commonwealth Military Force, darkened brass coloured patch on side is red with a black horizontal stripe. The colour patch is from HQ 1st Australian Army. Puggaree light khaki, ribbon of 3.5 cm width.uniforms - army, costume-female, headwear, numismatics-badges-military -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from National Service Recruit, 1969
... of the Ballarat School of Mines. This letter relates to Australian... of Mines. This letter relates to Australian Commonwealth National ...A letter regarding National Service recruit training at the Army's camp at Puckapunyal. The letter is thought to be directed to former classmates at the Ballarat Technical School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. This letter relates to Australian Commonwealth National Service training at Puckapunyal.Two paged letter on small lined paper, written in ball point pen. The letter is written to Kevin, and is signed by Peter Davis.recruit, national service, training, ballarat technical school, peter davis, puckapunyal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Coin - Copper coins, British Mint, 1887
... year after Commonwealth Government started to mint Australian... was minted one year after Commonwealth Government started to mint ...The three 1887 coins represent the coins in use at the start of the horse tram operations in Ballarat and would have been used to pay for tickets. The 1911 coin was minted one year after Commonwealth Government started to mint Australian coins. Demonstrates the coins used at the time of horse tram and electric tram operations.Set of four "copper" coins; 1 - British penny - 1887 2 - British half penny - 1887 3 - British fathing - 1887 4 - Australian Penny - 1911coins, australian coin history, british coins, fares, public transport, tramways -
Upper Yarra Museum
Money box
... This money box is a copy of the Commonwealth Savings Bank... This money box is a copy of the Commonwealth Savings Bank ...This money box is a copy of the Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia's Martin Place, Sydney Branch Building, the money boxes were produced c 1970's, (earlier money boxes were in the shape of a cash register or till.) When you filled the money box you returned it to the bank, the would put the contents into your savings account and issue you with a new tin.box, commonwealth, money, tin, bank, saving -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MEDAL COLLECTION: PROMOTE FEDERATION MEDAL, 1899
... with ''1899''. Engraved around map ''Australia's Commonwealth''.... around map ''Australia's Commonwealth''. Medal MEDAL COLLECTION ...Object. Brass coloured medal with 1.5 mm hole drilled near top edge. Obverse:Australian Coat of Arms. Kangaroo and emu have their heads turned. Engraved around edge. ''Promote Federation & Prosperity'', Underneath Coat of Arms ''1899''. Reverse: Laurel leaves around the edge. Map of Australia in the centre with ''1899''. Engraved around map ''Australia's Commonwealth''.numismatics, badges-commemorative, promote federation medal1899 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGES, BUTTON, 1939 - 1945
... , scroll under with "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". .3..., crown centre of badge, scroll under with "Australian ....1) Badge, RAAF, blackened brass, crown at top, letters RAAF centre, surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves. .2) Badge, rising sun lapel, blackened brass, crown centre of badge, scroll under with "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". .3) Button, large, metal. gold, colour, front has eagle clutching branches, flag depiction centre of eagle.badges, buttons, uniform -
Orbost & District Historical Society
military uniform, Before 1939
... Sun - Australian Commonwealth Military Force - on the lapel... . There is a Rising Sun - Australian Commonwealth Military Force ...This is the army uniform of James Chester Kerr Trewin a lieutenant in 2/7th and 58/59th Battalions. He served in the Middle East, Syria and New Guinea. James Trewin was wounded in action.This item gives an insight into the human element of World War 11 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and played a vital role during this time are remembered.A khaki coloured WW11 jacket (male) with a cap. There are medals on a strip. Three bronze stars : 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star. Round silver medals : 1939-1945 Defence Medal ; 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal . There is a Rising Sun - Australian Commonwealth Military Force - on the lapel and on the cap. On left sleeve is a strip of black and red bars.uniform-military trewin-james ww11 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Artwork, other - Souvenir of Palestine, 1939-1945
... Flag; and the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising..."Souvenir of Palestine" "Australian Commonwealth Military...; and the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge. "Souvenir ...Popular souvenirs during World War Two that were easy to fold and post home to Australia. Like the First World War Egyptian embroideries, they used cotton sateen in a range of bright colours (although sometimes velveteen was used instead) and bear the words 'Souvenir of Palestine', a year date, and sometimes a personal message, as well as images of specific mosques or landmarks, camels, goats and date palms. The Palestinian souvenirs were often seen displayed for sale outside houses in country villages.Colourful cotton sateen Souvenir of Palestine. Beige background with painted images, probably screen-printed, with machine embroidered outlines. Pink fringe. Objects depicted are two brown/yellow camels and one donkey with rider; two date palms with orange trunks and green leaves; the Union Jack and the Australian Flag; and the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge."Souvenir of Palestine" "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"souvenir of palestine, rising sun badge, australian commonwealth military forces, embroidery, screen-printed, aif, ww1, world war 1, first world war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, St Katherine's Church St Helena: Window 1, 29/05/2015
... windows, depicting St Michael and dedicated to the Australian... windows, depicting St Michael and dedicated to the Australian ...St Katherine's Church St Helena dates from 1858. The Church was built by Major Anthony Beale in memory of his wife Katherine Rose Beale. This photograph shows one of the stained glass windows, depicting St Michael and dedicated to the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.Digital copy of colour photographst katherines church st helena, anthony beale -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Isabel and Beryl Mair with cousin Margaret Williamson, 1916
... in the field S.W.P. area". Promulgated in the Commonwealth of Australia... in the field S.W.P. area". Promulgated in the Commonwealth of Australia ...David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Beryl initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. The children attended Mont Albert Central School. Lily's sister Alice married Hector Williamson (1892-1981) in 1921. Hector was a civil servant and worked at the Melbourne Museum, where accommodation was provided. They had one daughter Margaret. Another sister Minnie (Min) married Hector's brother Charles (Charlie) Prosser Williamson (1893-1961). Charlie was an engineer and ran a hardware business in Whitehorse Road (near the tram terminus). They lived at 12 Barloa Road and had one son, Donald Williamson, born 1924. Donald (Service number VX146389) entered RMC on 28 February 1942 and graduated on 14 December 1943. He enlisted the following day as a Lieutenant with the 2/32 Infantry Battalion. He was mentioned in Despatches "for exceptional service in the field S.W.P. area". Promulgated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 6 March 1947; was killed in action in Brunei on 3 July 1945. Williamson was buried in grave B.C.10 in Labuan War Cemetery, Borneo, Malaysia.This is part of a large donation related to the Deakin, Mair and Young families with connections to the Surrey Hills / Mont Albert area.A sepia coloured photo with a cream border of 2 girls in either a front or back garden. One is sitting on a cane chair and holding a young baby; the other is standing close by. The fence behind appears to be of constructed of posts with a metal horizontal support and wire mesh. REAR: In blue biro "Isabel Beryl / Margaret Williamson / (cousin) / Auntie Alice & Uncle Hec / her mother & father" The handwriting is believed to be that of Beryl Mair. margaret williamson, beryl mair, isabel mair, children -
Melton City Libraries
Document, Design of Dinner, c.1970
... . 1958- 22nd May Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster.... 1958- 22nd May Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster-General’s ...Melton Fire Brigade history In a letter to George Minns of 24th March 1942 from the Forests Commission the brigade was registered Class ‘F’ with the certificate of Registration N. 425. In December 1935 a public meeting was held with the purpose of forming a bush fire brigade. Constable Roy Corbett was elected Captain a position he held until 1941 and 1945 –1949. 1942 EW Barrie. 1st Lieut 2nd Lieut TL Barrie 1943 EW Barrie 2nd Lieut 1944 : : MELTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE Established under CFA act 1944 1945- 1953 EW Barrie Apparatus Officer 1951- 1965 EW Barrie Captain 1967- 1979 EW Barrie elected Group Communication Officer of the Mt Cotterill Fire Brigades. RADIO In 1954 the Fire Brigade introduced 2 HF (high frequency) radios, one was installed in the Fire truck and the other in the Captains utility. 1956- 16th March Licence granted to the County Fire Authority Melton to establish a MOBILE transmitting and receiving station. Area of operation, Melton and District on the frequency (kc/s) 3836 for the exchange of messages relating to the fighting and prevention of fires during actual fires or periods of fire hazard with the CFA Bacchus Marsh base station VL3OX. 1958- 22nd May Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster-General’s Department Special Licence No H 702 under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1905-1950 is hereby transferred to Mr. E.W. Barrie, Captain, Melton Rural Fire Brigade to establish a MOBILE transmitting and receiving station. Call sign VL3 OX 6 and VL 3OX 7Group officer Bon Barrie's invitation to a Fire Brigade formal dinner emergency services