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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - War Savings Stamp, 6d WW2 war savings stamp, 1941-1944
These stamps were issued during WW2 and designed to be stuck into a war savings stamp booklet. When these were filled, you could redeem them for a £1 or £5 War Bond. This specimen is not watermarked indicating it was a re-issue of the earlier version with a watermark. Issued between August 1941 and March 1944. Designed and produced by the Government Stamp Printer. Although the stamp has been called the "Spitfire" for over 70 years, the image of the plane depicted is either a Boulton-Paul Defiant (with a turret mounted behind the cockpit) or a Hurricane rather than a Spitfire. A 6d stamp Australian War Savings stamp in Imperial Blue and white. Loosely held in a philatelic mount. stamps, war savings stamps, planes, second world war, fundraising -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - CAMPBELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT MAPS, June 1953
Map. Marong, County of Bendigo, Scale 40 chains to 1 inch. Woodstock, Leichardt, Nerring, Sandhurst, Lockwood, Shelbourne. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, Victoria. By Authority : W.M. Houston, Government Printer. June 1953. Price 2/-. (number 403 in map cupboard 1)W.M. Houston, Government Printer.map, bendigo, agricultural lands -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - WOODSTOCK : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 26-9-17
Map. Woodstock, County of Bendigo, Derby, Leichardt, Marong, Shelbourne, Laanecoorie, Tarnagulla. L.5512. Photo-Lithographed at the Depatment of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, by W.J. Butson, 26-9-17. Price 1/-. By authority A.J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne. (number 19 in map cupboard 1)A.J. Mullett, Government Printer.map, bendigo, woodstock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - DERBY : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 1959
Map. Derby, County of Bendigo, Bridgewater, Inglewood, Tarnagulla, Woodstock, Leichardt, Loddon River. By authority A.C. Brooks, Government Printer, Melbourne. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. 1959. Price 2/-. (number 54 in map cupboard 1)A.C. Brooks, Government Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, derby -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Commonwealth of Australia, Come Rain, Hail or Shine - The History of Meals on, Wheels in Bairnsdale, 1978
A style manual to encourage consistency of editorial style in Australian government publications, and providing a guide to the best typographical and printing practices.directories, government -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Uniform - Cap, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory Melbourne, 1950's
3044.1 SEC (Geelong) Motorman/Drivers/Conductors cap - green cloth exterior, grey cotton interior lining, brown leather internal hat band, black cotton hat band on exterior. Black plastic peak fitted with cap or with four holes for the employee badge number in the centre of the cap above the hat band. Sewn on the inside is a label "Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory Melbourne" and stamped "7 3/8". The plastic band at the front half of the cap terminating in two small SEC metal buttons on either side is not present. The holes for this are not visible - may not have been present on Geelong caps? 3044.2 - two small SEC Button badge - nickel plated silver with "Stokes" "Vic" stamped on rear. See also Reg. Item 2894 for a Ballarat Cap. On inside of leather hat band in ink "Mr. R. Evans" and "90 Albert St. West Geelong".tramways, trams, uniforms, cap badge, cap -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, WA Government Printer, "Between Fremantle Tramways Employees' Industrial Union of Workers, Applicant and Fremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting Board, Respondent", 1933
Thirty four page (page 33 and 34 adhered to back of book as a single sheet), saddle stapled, off white paper, titled "Between Fremantle Tramways Employees' Industrial Union of Workers, Applicant and Fremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting Board, Respondent", agreement, No. 2 of 1931, extract from the Government Gazette of 15/9/1933. Details definitions of all workers covered by the award, hours of work, roster duty, duty hours, days off, meal relief, reports, uniforms, one man car, shorts and overs, Sunday and overtime, hours of work for carbarn staff, tradesmen and electrical, annual leave, holidays, change of shifts, absences, Board of Reference, wages schedules for various employees, juniors and apprentices, apprenticeship ( a lot of detail on this - about half the book)."Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 218" in ink on top of first page. Wage schedule has been updated in ink.trams, tramways, fremantle, fremantle, unions, agreements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - CAMPBELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT MAPS, March 1947
Map. Mandurang, County of Bendigo, Sandhurst, Strathfieldsaye, Sedgwick, Sutton Grange, Ravenswood, Lockwood. Scale 40 chains to 1 inch. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, March 1947, price 2/-. By Authority : J.J. Gourley, Government Printer, Melbourne. (number 402 in map cupboard 1)J.J. Gourley, Government Printer.map, bendigo, allotments -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - CAMPBELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT MAPS, August 1952
Map. Nerring, County of Bendigo, Yarraberb, Neilborough, Leichardt, Marong, Sandhurst, Huntly. Scale 20 chains to 1 inch. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, Victoria, August 1952. Price 2/-. By Authority J.J. Gourley, Government Printer, Melbourne. (number 404 in map cupboard 1)J.J. Gourley, Government Printermap, bendigo, allotments -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Australian Government Engine Works, c.1985
Commonwealth Government Engine Works prior to demolitionAustralian Government Engine Works, Port Melbournecommonwealth government engine works -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - LOCKWOOD : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 2=7-18
Map. Lockwood, County of Bendigo. Marong, Shelbourne, Ravenswood, Mandurang. Photo- Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survet, Melbourne by W.J. Butson 2-7-18. By authority A.J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne. Price 1/-. (number 69 in map cupboard 1)A.J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, lockwood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - TALAMBE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, January 1956
Map. Talambe, County of Bendigo, Hayanmi, Dingee, Tandarra, Yallook, Pompapiel, Calivil. Drawn and reproduced at trhe Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. January 1956. Price 2/-. By authority W.M. Houston, Government Printer, Melbourne. (number 23 in map cupboard 1)W.M. Houston,Government Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, talambe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - WELLSFORD : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 15-12-41
Map. Wellsford, County of Bendigo, Bagshot, Ellesmere, Axedale, Strathfieldsaye, Huntly, Sandhurst. Drawn and reproduced at the Dept. of Lands and Survey, Melbourne.15-12 41. Price 2/-. By authority H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne. (number 20 in map cupboard 1)H.E. Daw, Government Printer,Melbourne.map, bendigo, wellsford -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - DARGILE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, November 1953
Map. Dargile, County of Bendigo, County of Rodney, Cornella Creek, Northern Highway, Crosbie, Redcastle, Knowsley East, Heathcote, Costerfield, Moormbool West. By authority W.M. Houston, Government Printer. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. November 1953. Price 2/-. (number 115 in map cupboard 1)W.M Houston, Government Printermap, bendigo, dargile -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - HAWKESTONE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, December 1953
Map. Hawkestone, Parish, County of Bendigo, County of Talbot, Sutton Grange, Redesdale, Faraday, Elphinstone, Metcalfe, Lyell, Coliban River, Myrtla Creek. By Authority W.M. Houston, Government Printer. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. December 1953. Price 2/-. (number 99 in map cupboard 1)W.M. Houston, Government Printer.map, bendigo, hawkestone. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - HEATHCOTE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 19-2-1942
Map. Heathcote, County of Bendigo. County of Dalhousie, McIvor Creek,Wallan and Bendigo Railway, By authority H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne. 19-2-1942. Price 2/-. (number 90 in map cupboard 1)H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, heathcote -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - SEDGWICK : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 1963
Map. Sedgwick, County of Bendigo, Strathfieldsaye, Mandurang, Sutton Grange, Lyell, Eppalock County of Talbot Border. By authority A.C. Brooks, Government Printer, Melbourne. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne.1963, Price 2/-. (number 30 in map cupboard 1)A.C. Brooks, Government Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, sedgwick -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Rocket Launcher, Government of Victoria, ca 1910s
This rocket launcher has fittings to mount it onto a lifeboat or similar vessel. Once mounted, a it would be fitted with a line-throwing rocket that would be launched from the vessel and aimed over the shipwreck. The line would be fixed to the ship in distress. A heavier line would then be sent out to the wrecked vessel and survivors would be hauled to safety. Its design suggests that it dates to the First World War ear of the 1910s. The coastline of South West Victoria is the site of over 600 shipwrecks and many lost lives; even in Warrnambool’s Lady Bay there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905, with eight lives lost. Victoria’s Government responded to the need for lifesaving equipment and, in 1858, the provision of rocket and mortar apparatus was approved for the lifeboat stations. In 1859 the first Government-built lifeboat arrived at Warrnambool Harbour and a shed was soon built for it on the Tramway Jetty, followed by a rocket house in 1864 to safely store the rocket rescue equipment. In 1878 the buildings were moved to the Breakwater (constructed from 1874-1890), and in 1910 the new Lifeboat Warrnambool arrived with its ‘self-righting’ design. For almost a hundred years the lifesaving and rescue crews, mostly local volunteers, trained regularly to rehearse and maintain their rescue skills. They were summoned when needed by alarms, gunshots, ringing bells and foghorns. In July 1873 a brass bell was erected at Flagstaff Hill specifically to call the rescue crew upon news of a shipwreck. Some crew members became local heroes but all served an important role. Rocket apparatus was used as recently as the 1950s. This item is significant for its connection with maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed coastal Victoria, including Warrnambool, in its very early days, supported by State and Local Government, and based on the methods and experience of Great Britain. Hundreds of shipwrecks along the coast are evidence of the rough weather and rugged coastline. Ordinary citizens, the Harbour employees, and the volunteer boat and rescue crew, saved lives in adverse circumstances. Some were recognised as heroes, others went unrecognised.Rocket launcher, lifesaving equipment, attaches to rail on vessel. Schermuly's Patent, Grey metal, L shaped pipe with large clamp on one end and small, hooked U shaped fitting on the other. Connects to half-cylinder sleeve with gimbal fitting, ball joint and adjusting fittings; painted grey and red. "SCHERMULY'S PATENT" cast into clamp.Cast into metal "SCHERMULY'S PATENT" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, rocket launcher, rocket apparatus, rocket firing equipment, lifesaving equipment, wwi, world war i, 1210s, schermuly’s patent, schermuly launcher, sea rescue, lifesaving, shipwreck, life-saving, rescue crew, rocket rescue, rocket crew, line rescue, maritime activities, marine technology, volunteer crew, boat to ship rescue, william schermuly, -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Map - Framed Japanese Map of Darwin Circa 1942, WW2 Japanese Map of Darwin, Estimated date 1940-41
Returned to Australia, from America, where it had been brought back from Japan.Framed map of Darwin with Japanese overprint.'This map is a proof copy of a Japanese Reprint of an Australian map of Darwin.'darwin, world war two, japan, australia, 1942, 1941, maps -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, H.J. Green, Government Printer, Melbourne, The Victorian Statutes 1929, Vol III, 1929
Fawn cloth bound, spine and covers. Black text on spine. The General Public Acts of Victoria in 5 Volumes.victorian government, state government, administration, governance -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, H.J. Green, Government Printer, Melbourne, The Victorian Statutes 1929, Vol IV, 1929
Fawn cloth bound, spine and covers. Black text on spine. The General Public Acts of Victoria in 5 Volumes. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Data Card (3 copies), US Government Printing Office, Firing Tables for Rifle 106mm M40 firing Cartridge HEP-T M346, 1955
Data card giving the required elevation for the weapon over various ranges from 0 to 7515 yards. It also gives drift, probable error and time of flightFT106-B-2106 mm rcl, firing tables -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Northern Territory Government, The Territory Remembers 75 Years : Commemorating the Bombing of Darwin and Defence of Northern Australia, 2017
On 19th February 1942, Australia came under air attack for the first time when Japanese forces mounted two air raids on Darwin. On that day, 242 Japanese aircraft attacked Darwin in an attempt to prevent the Allies from using it as a base. 235 people were killed in the two raids, and more than 400 were wounded, 30 aircraft were destroyed, nine ships were sunk in Darwin harbour and two outside, and many civil and military facilities in Darwin were damaged. This book provides a visual record of that time through photographs, some depicting the devastation of war brought to Northern Australia, while others capture how life was for so many during this time.Ill, p.109.On 19th February 1942, Australia came under air attack for the first time when Japanese forces mounted two air raids on Darwin. On that day, 242 Japanese aircraft attacked Darwin in an attempt to prevent the Allies from using it as a base. 235 people were killed in the two raids, and more than 400 were wounded, 30 aircraft were destroyed, nine ships were sunk in Darwin harbour and two outside, and many civil and military facilities in Darwin were damaged. This book provides a visual record of that time through photographs, some depicting the devastation of war brought to Northern Australia, while others capture how life was for so many during this time.world war 1939-1945 - darwin - history, darwin - bombimg - 1942 -
Clunes Museum
Booklet, H.E. DAW GOVERNMENT PRINTER MELBOURNE, AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, 1941
REFERENCEAIR RAID PRECAUTIONS ADVICE TO HOUSEHOLDERS.local history, book, reference, trembath, perry -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Pamphlet, Government of Australia, The Aborigines and You, 1963
another phamplet issued by the Government to promote assimilation.p.33; illus; 20 cm.another phamplet issued by the Government to promote assimilation.assimilation - australian aborigines, government policy - assimilation -
Kilmore Historical Society
Victorian Year Book 1973, Victorian Year Book 1973, Centenary Edition, No. 87, 1973
Centenary Edition traces the major environmental, social, economic, and technological factors which have affected the State of Victoria. Gives an historical perspective of these developments.Hardcover with dust jacket worn at edges. Illustrated, photos, charts. Excellent condition. 1261 pp.'D $6.00" front flyleaf.year book 1973, victoria -
Kilmore Historical Society
A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria, A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria. Part 1, 1891
Hand book of the destructive pests of Victoria, with notes on the methods to be adopted to check and extirpate them. Prepared by order of the Victorian Department of Agriculture.Purple cloth-covered hard cover book. 153 pp. including appendices. Indexed. Illustrated. Good condition.Inside flyleaf 'M. Figgins/Kilmore'.insects, victoria, figgins -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Western Australian Government Railways, Railway Progress in Western Australia, 1964
A promotional book by the Western Australian Government Railways about progress in the railways over the last 85 years up to 1963.ill, maps, p.40.non-fictionA promotional book by the Western Australian Government Railways about progress in the railways over the last 85 years up to 1963.railway history - western australia, railway construction - australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Western Australian Government Railways, Railway achievement in Western Australia, 1966
A promotional book by the Western Australian Government Railways about progress in the railways up to 1966.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA promotional book by the Western Australian Government Railways about progress in the railways up to 1966.modern railways - western australia, railway achievements - western australia -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Victorian Government, "Regulations under the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Act 1928 (No. 3732) Appeal Board", 1935
Instruction - booklet - 16 pages, centre stapled, printed on off white paper titled "Regulations under the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Act 1928 (No. 3732) Appeal Board". Gives details of the Regulations in relation to the personnel appeal board, members, election of an employee representative, the appeal board processes and arrangements. Dated 29/1/1935, extract from Government Gazette of 6/2/1935. Additional copy of booklet within a card board folded with amendments provided by donation of Ann and Rob Kuffer 22/2/2019. Amendments are: .1 - typed and pasted over page 3, amendment dated 14/5/1947 - appeals and appointment of Members. .2 - appeals in general - dated 28/2/1961 .3 - undated printed on a folded quarto sheet - titled "Boards Appointed and Commissions Issued by the Governor In Council"trams, tramways, employees, appeals, discipline, mmtb, regulations, elections