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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Croquet Mallet, 1950's
This croquet mallet was presented to Mrs Huffer when she was the champion player at St. John’s Presbyterian Church Croquet Club in Warrnambool in 1957-8. Croquet has been a sport played particularly by women since the second half of the 19th century. It was popular in Warrnambool and was a competition sport with several clubs from the beginning of the 20th century. St. John’s Club was operative in the 20th century but no longer exists. Mrs W. Huffer was the wife of William Huffer who was an employee and then the manager of the Grasmere Butter and Cheese Factory from 1940 to 1963 when it closed. His father before him had been the manager of the factory from 1918 to 1944. The Huffer family had come to Warrnambool from Gippsland. This croquet mallet has been well used.This mallet is of significance as a memento of St. John’s Croquet Club in Warrnambool and of the Huffer family associated with the local dairying industry for the first half of the 20th century. This croquet mallet was presented to Mrs Huffer when she was the champion player at St. John’s Presbyterian Church Croquet Club in Warrnambool in 1957-8. Croquet has been a sport played particularly by women since the second half of the 19th century. It was popular in Warrnambool and was a competition sport with several clubs from the beginning of the 20th century. St. John’s Club was operative in the 20th century but no longer exists. Mrs W. Huffer was the wife of William Huffer who was an employee and then the manager of the Grasmere Butter and Cheese Factory from 1940 to 1963 when it closed. His father before him had been the manager of the factory from 1918 to 1944. The Huffer family had come to Warrnambool from Gippsland. This croquet mallet has been well used.‘Champion of St, John’s A Grade Mrs W. Huffer 1957-8’ ‘STC Sil’23 croquet mallet, st john's presbyterian church warrnambool, warrnambool, huffer -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C1916
Rev. Albert Sussex (1873-1944) was a Methodist minister for 45 years.Matte, black and white, head and shoulders in profile, studio portrait of Rev. Albert Sussex, as a postcard."Your friend AS"sussex, a., methodist -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1944
Taken in 1944, depicted are two unidentified soldiers presumed to be part of the Army Signal Detachment Unit. They are cooking a meal outdoors around Mt. Stanley. A secret experimental micro-wave radio station was established and tested near this site by the Army Signal Detachment Unit during World War II. It was part of an experimental Ultra High Frequency (UHF) link between Melbourne and Sydney. At the time, it was highly classified. It intended to enquire into the hitherto unexplored transmission of micro-waves; that is, a radio signal which could only be transmitted by line of sight, and thus required hill-top to hill-top location.The photograph is historically significant as it pertains to World War II; the largest global conflict in history. This significance is enhanced by Australia's prominent involvement in campaigns across the Pacific, particularly on land in New Guinea and across the Huon Peninsula. It was also the first time that the Australian mainland came under direct attack by the Axis, with Japanese forces targeting north-west Australia and Sydney Harbour. These battles became Australia's largest and most complex offensives during the war. The record is also historically significant as it relates to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, or "RA Sigs". This significance is strengthened by Australia's unique distinction of having the first established signal unit under the British Empire. This unit provides electronic warfare. They enable commanders to implement highly dynamic battle control against opposing forces by using a number of methods including radio, fibre optic, micro-wave, information systems and satellite links.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: BMM5095.6 / Our Cookhouse / 32 /military album, army album, military, war, wwii, world war ii, army signal detachment unit, royal australian corps of signals, mt stanley, beechworth, victoria, melbourne, sydney -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1944
Taken in 1944, the photograph depicts an Australian Army truck driving along an unsealed road from Stanley to the top of Mt. Stanley. A secret experimental micro-wave radio station was established and tested at Mt. Stanley by the Army Signal Detachment Unit during World War II. It was part of an experimental Ultra High Frequency (UHF) link between Melbourne and Sydney. At the time, it was highly classified. It intended to enquire into the hitherto unexplored transmission of micro-waves; that is, a radio signal which could only be transmitted by line of sight, and thus required hill-top to hill-top location.The photograph is historically significant as it pertains to World War II; the largest global conflict in history. This significance is enhanced by Australia's prominent involvement in campaigns across the Pacific, particularly on land in New Guinea and across the Huon Peninsula. It was also the first time that the Australian mainland came under direct attack by the Axis, with Japanese forces targeting north-west Australia and Sydney Harbour. These battles became Australia's largest and most complex offensives during the war. The record is also historically significant as it relates to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, or "RA Sigs". This significance is strengthened by Australia's unique distinction of having the first established signal unit under the British Empire. This unit provides electronic warfare. They enable commanders to implement highly dynamic battle control against opposing forces by using a number of methods including radio, fibre optic, micro-wave, information systems and satellite links. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing scholarly and public interest in war, military history, the ANZAC legend, and the continuing existence of the RA Sigs. The historic context of this record can provide insight into Australia's history, military, technological innovation and advancements, as well as national economic, defence and foreign policies after 1945.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: BMM5095.7 / The track up (?) from / Stanley to the top / 32 /military album, army album, military, war, wwii, world war ii, army signal detachment unit, royal australian corps of signals, beechworth, victoria, stanley, mt stanley, melbourne, sydney -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WARTIME WORK
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Saturday, November 27, 2004. Wartime work: the Ordnance factory, Bendigo, 1944. The woman working an oxy-acetylene profile cutting machine is believed to be Ellen Cecilia White from Barney Street, East Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Captain Miles and his home. 1920
Black and white photograph of man standing in garden in front of house.Typed below photographs: Captain Miles and his home. Site is now Church of England 1935. Miles died in 1944. "Glamorgan" (1920). -
Williamstown High School
1947 Form 4
Copy of a black and photograph, laminated.1947 Form 4 Teacher Mr Finlayson Courtesy of Violet Calway (Mrs Connell) Form 1 - 1944 to Form 5 - 1948williamstown high school, 1947, class photographs, mr finlayson -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge x 2, Circa 1942
Female relation badge round white metal badge edged with laurel leaves surmounted with a crown. In the centre is a map of Australia.On the face is inscribed " To The Women Of Australia." On the rear of the badge inscribed - issued by the Commonwealth Government 13393 and 52857. G & E Rodd. 1940 and 1944. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder with papers, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notices to Staff", 1924 - 1944
Light grey card folder manufactured by the Roneo Printing Works of Rumford England with the file title "Fire Switches, glued to the top of the folder on the inside back cover. Contains many memos from the MMTB Traffic Managers, Depot Managers about the arrangements for the visit of the Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York in April 1927. Also contains memo re cable tram arrangements for this event from Port Melbourne depot, arrangements for Christmas holidays and other holidays from about 1924 to 1944, including a map of the procession and printed programs by the Government Printer. Documents either typed or hand written. Other documents include (Sample only): Camberwell extra for December 1944 Shopping Week Memos re traffic arrangements and shunting of trams for the 8 hour day procession Tables for Cable car operations from Port Melbourne depot 5/7/1925 Handwritten car timetables Costs associated with the royal visit Proposed service arrangements for Coburg Lines Christmas and New Year 1929 Cuttings regarding shopping hours for 1929-1930 Football posters - special trams - 1931 and 1932 All Night services - destination rolls to specific bogie trams Memos regarding cancelling of leave in Dec. 1941 Memos regarding services to Fisherman's bend and factory hours - 1941 - 42 Holiday loading returns for Southern System - 1941 Memo re timing of trams from city terminus account 3KZ Christmas Eve Choral festivaltrams, tramways, mmtb, port melbourne depot, notices and information, cable trams, holiday arrangements, royal visit, timetables, world war 2, football, all night services -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, HMAS MANOORA, Post 1945
Requisitioned by the RAN on 11.10.39 and outfitted as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. Commissioned 12.12.39 and Decommissioned 6.12.47 and refitted back to original use. Battle Honours, Indian Ocean 1941-42, Pacific 1942-45, New Guinea 1944, Leyte Gulf 1944, Lingayen Gulf 1945, Borneo 1945. Framed photo of "H.M.A.S. Manoora" Black and white photo of full length of ship. Sydney Harbour Bridge is in the background. The frame has stylised branch and leaves. Heavily printed over with cream paint.Marked on rear of frame, "L. SCHILLING" On front states HMAS MANOORA, armed merchant cruiser. 1939 - 1945.photography, hmas ran -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Log Book Robert Bryson, Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Air Gunners, Flight Engineers, Oct.1943
Sgt. R.Bryson qualified as a Flight Engineer on B24 Liberator.on 16/Aug.1944Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm 1767 Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Navigators Air Bombers Air Gunners Flight Engineers. Robert Bryson -
Clunes Museum
Document - TENDER FORM, 'GUARDIAN" PRINT, CLUNES
CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITAL, INCORPERATED IN 1871. THIS BUILDING WAS DESTROYED IN A BUSH FIRE IN 1944.TENDER FORM FOR SUPPLIES TO THE CLUNES DISRICT HOSPITAL, 3 PAGESlocal history, commerce, office stationary, hospital [old] -
National Wool Museum
Reference Card
Reference card with tabular information on wool types and set prices, 1944-45.wool brokering wool sales, wool brokering, wool sales -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Mrs W.D. 'Tillie' Thompson MBE
Tillie Thompson selling tickets for the Ballarat Hospital Easter Raffle in March 1944.w.d. thompson, tillie tompson, ballarat hospital, entertainment -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1944
Taken in 1944, depicted is an aerial view of an Australian military camp set up at Mt. Stanley in Victoria. There are two large tents along with a vehicle and trailer surrounded by bushland. A secret experimental micro-wave radio station was established and tested at this site by the Army Signal Detachment Unit during World War II. It was part of an experimental Ultra High Frequency (UHF) link between Melbourne and Sydney. At the time, it was highly classified. It intended to enquire into the hitherto unexplored transmission of micro-waves; that is, a radio signal which could only be transmitted by line of sight, and thus required hill-top to hill-top location.The photograph is historically significant as it pertains to World War II; the largest global conflict in history. This significance is enhanced by Australia's prominent involvement in campaigns across the Pacific, particularly on land in New Guinea and across the Huon Peninsula. It was also the first time that the Australian mainland came under direct attack by the Axis, with Japanese forces targeting north-west Australia and Sydney Harbour. These battles became Australia's largest and most complex offensives during the war. The record is also historically significant as it relates to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, or "RA Sigs". This significance is strengthened by Australia's unique distinction of having the first established signal unit under the British Empire. This unit provides electronic warfare. They enable commanders to implement highly dynamic battle control against opposing forces by using a number of methods including radio, fibre optic, micro-wave, information systems and satellite links. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing scholarly and public interest in war, military history, the ANZAC legend, and the continuing existence of the RA Sigs. The historic context of this record can provide insight into Australia's history, military, technological innovation and advancements, as well as national economic, defence and foreign policies after 1945.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: BMM5095.11 / Our camp / From the top. / (?) (?) /military album, army album, australian royal corps of signals, army signal detachment unit, mt. stanley, victoria, beechworth, wwii, world war ii, melbourne, sydney -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph, J.H.Wilkinson DFC
Black and white image of Pilot Officer Wilkinson 400444 who was seconded from the RAAF to the RAF flying missions over Germany. His gallantry earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross in March 1944 for numerous successful missions over Germany. He was Killed in Action on 30th of August 1944.Brown and black marbled plastic frame containing black and white photograph of an Airman in flying suit, flying goggles on head and long gloves holding two round discs.Handwritten on rear - Flt Lieu John Wilkinson j h wilkinson, raaf, dfc, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - MATARANKA RACES PROGRAMME 1944, June 1943
These were saved by V246169 Pte Donald Rexford Speedy. POB Bendigo. Refer Cat No 4396.2P..1) Single sheet of paper folded. Titled “2nd Annual Meeting 25 June 1944. Mataranka Racing Club” .2) Single sheet of paper folded. Titled “Mataranka Picnic Races, Inaugral Meeting - Sunday 27th June 1943” .3) same as .2)Written in pencil on last page "Pte Speedy" horse race, programme, mataranka -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''POEMS'' BY KENNETH SLESSOR
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 116 page hardcover book of poems by Kenneth Slessor. Published by Angus & Robertson and printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. First published 1944, reprinted 1947, 1951. This is 2nd Edition 1957. Catalogue sticker on spine '2019.1 SLE'.Kenneth Slessorbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, kenneth slessor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TIME TO CELEBRATE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, April 22, 2004. Time to celebrate: home on leave from New Guinea in 1944 were, from left: Bill Garland, Beryl McLean, Joy Cullen, Max Dyett, Lola McLean and Alan Phillips.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Clunes Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS, INTERKNIT
.1 AGM REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 31/03/1985 .2 RATION SHEET, SARGOOD GARDINER P/L SYDNEY REFUNDED TO INTERKNIT .3 PROGRAMME - RECEPTION FOR OPENING OF EXTENSION 1944 .4 EXTRACT FROM CLUNES-TALBOT GUARDIAN 1963 ABOUT INTERKNIT interknit, 1985 a.g.m. statement of accounts, ration card, program - extension 1944 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Exercise
Used by Helmut Ruff for French Grammar subject/exercies at internment Camp 3 SchoolSchool exercise book "The Oric". Dark blue patterned cover and printing. 3rd to 6th Grade on front cover and white paper label, wording in bird " Helmut Ruff, French Grammar, (3) 1944 Int. Camp 3 School Arithmetical tables on back cover.Helmut Ruff, Grammaire Francaiseeducation, french grammar, ruff h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, books, school -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/10/1994 12:00:00 AM
Also in rescue party Harold Broome and Vic CarstairsBlack and white photograph of Kevin Horne one of the four airmen rescued by fisherman Jack Gray and sons in May 1944 when their plane went down in Bass Strait. Shown here on his visit to thank the remaining members of the rescue party at Lakes Entrance Victoriamilitary history, people, r a a f, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 6/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 42 - Allies Drive Through Rome - The Hero's Of Shaggy Ridge, Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 42
The Sun Newspaper dated 6/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 42Local Newspaper Dated 6/6/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 42 Allies Drive Through Rome - The Hero's Of Shaggy Ridgeallies drive through rome - the hero's of shaggy ridge, world war 2 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's
Mr Kevin Gerraty was the Headmaster of Cowes State School. He left Cowes in 1944. Black & White photograph of Mr & Mrs Kevin Gerratymr & mrs kevin gerraty, kevin findlay, cowes state school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Eltham High, 2016_
Photograph of Eltham Higher Elementary School in 1944, later to become Eltham High SchoolThis photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.eltham high school -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Log Book Jones M.L, Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book, June 1938
F/SGT. M.L.Jones 122186, qualified as Air Gunner on B24 Liberators November 1944Rectangular light blue linen covered hard bound bookForm A.73.(June1938) . Royal Australian Air Force Observer's Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book. Jones M.L. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Log Book Farnes R.R, Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot, December 1943
Aust. 41349 LAC Farnes R.R. qualified as Wireless Operator 6 Oct.1944.Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookR.C.A.F.R.95 M-12-?3(2887) H.Q.588-R-98 Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot Farnes R.R.Aus-41349 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1944
Taken in 1944, depicted are members of the Army Signal Detachment Unit with local residents at at Lake Kerferd. David Pittard (back row, right) is standing beside Dorrie Elliot. The other people are unidentified. A secret experimental micro-wave radio station was established and tested at this site by the Army Signal Detachment Unit during World War II. It was part of an experimental Ultra High Frequency (UHF) link between Melbourne and Sydney. At the time, it was highly classified. It intended to enquire into the hitherto unexplored transmission of micro-waves; that is, a radio signal which could only be transmitted by line of sight, and thus required hill-top to hill-top location.The photograph is historically significant as it pertains to World War II; the largest global conflict in history. This significance is enhanced by Australia's prominent involvement in campaigns across the Pacific, particularly on land in New Guinea and across the Huon Peninsula. It was also the first time that the Australian mainland came under direct attack by the Axis, with Japanese forces targeting north-west Australia and Sydney Harbour. These battles became Australia's largest and most complex offensives during the war. The record is also historically significant as it relates to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, or "RA Sigs". This significance is strengthened by Australia's unique distinction of having the first established signal unit under the British Empire. This unit provides electronic warfare. They enable commanders to implement highly dynamic battle control against opposing forces by using a number of methods including radio, fibre optic, micro-wave, information systems and satellite links. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing scholarly and public interest in war, military history, the ANZAC legend, and the continuing existence of the RA Sigs. The historic context of this record can provide insight into Australia's history, military, technological innovation and advancements, as well as national economic, defence and foreign policies after 1945.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: BMM5095.5 / Relaxing with some of / the Stanley locals / David Pittard (back row Rt.) / next to Dorrie Elliot / I can't recall the others / Lake Sambell, I think / Kerferd /military album, army album, lake kerford, army signal detachment unit, royal australian corps of signals, military, war, wwii, world war ii, beechworth, victoria, sydney, melbourne -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1944
Taken in 1944, the photograph depicts two trucks and a trailer park at an undisclosed location inside the Stanley forest. An unidentified young man is standing in the background. There are also two tents installed on either side of the vehicles. A secret experimental micro-wave radio station was established and tested in Stanley, Victoria by the Army Signal Detachment Unit during World War II. It was part of an experimental Ultra High Frequency (UHF) link between Melbourne and Sydney. At the time, it was highly classified. It intended to enquire into the hitherto unexplored transmission of micro-waves; that is, a radio signal which could only be transmitted by line of sight, and thus required hill-top to hill-top location.The photograph is historically significant as it pertains to World War II; the largest global conflict in history. This significance is enhanced by Australia's prominent involvement in campaigns across the Pacific, particularly on land in New Guinea and across the Huon Peninsula. It was also the first time that the Australian mainland came under direct attack by the Axis, with Japanese forces targeting north-west Australia and Sydney Harbour. These battles became Australia's largest and most complex offensives during the war. The record is also historically significant as it relates to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, or "RA Sigs". This significance is strengthened by Australia's unique distinction of having the first established signal unit under the British Empire. This unit provides electronic warfare. They enable commanders to implement highly dynamic battle control against opposing forces by using a number of methods including radio, fibre optic, micro-wave, information systems and satellite links. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing scholarly and public interest in war, military history, the ANZAC legend, and the continuing existence of the RA Sigs. The historic context of this record can provide insight into Australia's history, military, technological innovation and advancements, as well as national economic, defence and foreign policies after 1945.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: BMM5095.8 /military album, army album, wwii, world war ii, army signal detachment unit, royal australian corps of signals, ra sigs, stanley, army truck, victoria, beechworth, melbourne, sydney -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - PILOTS NOTES, British Air Ministry, Nov 1943
Item in the collection of Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details.Booklet, soft blue colour with 46 pages and fold out sections at rear, 2nd edition with graphs,drawings and photos. Front cover has “Pilots and Flight Engineers notes for Sunderland 111 four Pegasus XV111 Engines”. A drawing of a Sunderland is centre of cover.Stamped on the front in blue, “ Engineers OFF. No 461 SQDN RAAF”, under in a stamped square “No 461 SQN RAAF JAN 1944 Orderly Room”.sunderlands, pilots and engineers