Belt was owned by Senior Firefighter (S/F) W.G. Jamieson who was stationed at Ballarat Fire Station as part of the permanent staff.Dark brown leather firemans belt with brass buckle. Belt makes up part of a firemans gear belt which carried a small axe (tomahawk), hydrant spanner and personal guideline. Belt has a brass eyelet through it to allow attachment of the guideline. Nilw g jamieson, firemans belt, ballarat fire station

Items issued to Mavis Keillor, refer Cat No 3402 for her service details.1. Jacket - Polyester/Wool, Navy Blue with Black buttons. 2. Skirt - Polyester/Wool, Navy Blue. 3. Belt - Polyester/Wool, Navy blue with black buckle. 4. Cap - Polyester/wool, Navy blue, embroidered RAAF Insignia.1. Embroidered wings each shoulder. Metal badges each sleeve - wireless. 3 stripes embroidered in light blue cotton. Blue and red, 3 stripes lower left sleeve.wraaf uniform, ww2

Mason collection, refer 3979.2.1) - .4) Two sets of webbing Gaiters, each set left and right leg, khaki colour, bottom edges on curved surfaces are leather lined, each has two buckles and two leather straps, all hand written in black on inside.On All, “A.W. Mason VX140967”gaiters, webbing, uniform

.1) Trousers, polyester light khaki colour .2) Shirt, polyester light khaki colour with W.O insignia on both sleeves. .3) Belt, nylon webbing khaki colour, silver colour belt buckles. .4) Tie, cotton khaki colouruniforms, polyester summer

Items issued to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Floppy bush hat, green cotton, round shape, work dress. .2) Army issue woollen khaki sock, size 10.5 - 11.5. .3) As .2) above. .4) Webbed khaki belt with black sliding buckle, dress uniform..4) CCF, (up arrow) 1968 - 8440 - 66.012 - 0304.40uniforms - army, hats, belts, socks

.1) Dark Brown Leather Belt with a Brass Buckle Featuring an Eagle and cross one brass star mounted on the belt .2) Brown leather pouch with a leather closer Silver stud attached as a clasp Three leather loops on back to attach to the beltmilitary-equipment, leatherwork

Owned by Sig. L. W. Hanger who enlisted in February 1942 at Caulfield and was discharged in December 1945. Last posting was with 5 Aust. Jungle Trunk Line Maintenance Section with rank of Lance Corporal. Note: Although these helmets were designed for Motorcycle Despatch Riders, they were also widely used by the 1st Australian Parachute Battalion from 1943-1945 due to a lack of available British Steel Airborne Helmets. Despatch rider's helmet made of Duperite (similar to Bakelite) with leather wraparound side and back below helmet. Cloth webbing inside for firm fitting. (See photos for detail of leather wrap and internal webbing). Chinstrap buckle and tongue attached to leather wrap.External front of helmet: ink-stamped Despatch Rider insignia Name (Inside on webbing support): Sig. L.W. Hanger Service Number (Inside on webbing support): VX74482 Manufacturer's Label (inside): Duperite 1942 Made In Australia THIS HELMET IS SUITABLE FOR HEAD SIZES 6 3/4 TO 7 MODEL No. 2200/2 (See photos for more detail of Label)

This belt with badges was owned and worn by Nancye Wallace (nee Warren) as a Girl Guide leader in Orbost. The badges indicate that she took part residential camps as part of her membership. she continued in the Guiding movement as an adult leader.Established in 1910, Girl Guiding is now one of the largest all female organisations in the world. It is designed for girls, young and not-so-young women to join and enjoy a program of informal learning, opportunities, fun, personal development and friendship. (ref. Girl Guides Victoria). This whistle used by an Orbost local reflects the history of that organisation in Orbost.A brown leather belt with two badges attached. it has a silver metal buckle engraved with "Girl Guides association Be Prepared" and their emblem. One badge is a black and yellow Camp Kindaminda badge and the other a rectangular blue, green and gold Victoria Camp badge.Inside belt in black - N WALLACE ORBOSTbadges girl-guide-belt

Part of metal buckle or clasp in a shield shape. In the centre in relief are a cricket bat and stumps crossed diagonally. Two sashes curve across the bat and the stumps with the words 'Our War Is Our Weapons'. Item is rusted and the top of the shield has been broken.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Irregular shaped metal buckle or clasp. Engraving in relief depicts a cricketer holding a bat with a set of stumps to one side. A fancy border surrounds him. A metal loop is on one side. Something has broken off the other side. Item is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks

Men's Y shaped button braces of black, white and taupe elastic grey leather back join. Lower back section is cream coloured elastic. Grey leather button holders on each end. Silver coloured metal buckles and length extenders.costume accessories, male, braces taupe with black/white stripes

Rifle buckets were used by British and Commonwealth mounted troops from the First World War to around 1941. In the Australian Light Horse units their use did not become common until the end of the First World War. Prior to this rifles were carried slung across the rider's back.Long cylinder shape made from dark brown leather with leather strap and brass buckle at the top of the bucket which attaches it to the saddle .The bucket is missing a leather slide steadying fitting, half way down the bucket which attaches to the surcingle of the saddle.rifle bucket, light horse

Item could date later if used by someone wearing ceremonial or uniform dress collars after collar attached shirts became the norm rep[lacing detachable collars for everyday wear.Small leather- look composition board, horseshoe shaped collar box with thin real leather strap and buckle fastening. Saddle stitched on outer edges, inside box is lined with paper printed with faux alligator or crocodile skin pattern in sepia colour.On top of lid in right lower corner: 'Collars' in faded gilt cursive printed text.costume accessories, male, personal effects, travel goods

Army Jacket, Khaki Drill O.A, 1949 pattern, Two plastic buttons, Three Seargant Cheverons, Red Air force wings flash, Two large breast pockets, Two large lower pockets, Waiste belt with brass buckle attatched,

Spurs would have been used by horse riders in the light horse and in other units in WW1, AIF as part of their standard issued equipment. Hocking Regt No 2741.Pair of silver steel riding spurs with brown/black leather straps and buckle. Spurs are wishbone shape with leather strap across the top. Strap approximately 30cm in length and hooks onto top of spurs with a metal clip. Round blunt circular blade at bottom.passchendaele barracks trust, riding spurs

Items in collection of K W Peatling. Refer Cat No. 5140.2. Box 173 for service details. Water bag holds the equivalent of 3 bottles.1. Clear rubber bladder with screw neck spot for filling, with green plastic cap. 2. Camouflage, plastic pouch for water bladder, webbing straps on back with black plastic buckle, metal press stud for closure on front, 3 eyelets in bottom on pouch.1. AGM M#G Co 1971 ^ 8465 66 024-4020equipment, army, water bag

Brett Van Leeuwan - Royal Australian Army Corp.1. Jacket - Polyester Khaki, gold metal buttons, embroidered coat of arms on lower sleeves. 2. Belt - Polyester, Khaki, gold metal buckle. 3. Tie - cotton weave khaki. 4, Trousers - Polyester khaki. 5. Trousers - Polyester, khaki.Embroidered Coat of Arms on lower end of sleeves.uniform, army

This linesman belt was used under the 1947 Electricity Regulations and before tighter Occupation and Health regulations (late 1990's early 2000's) were introduced that mechanical lifting platforms(wherever possible) replaced the belt up the pole method.The safety concern was that it required that tools needed by the linesman had to be placed in a large canvas bag and attached to the belt (extra weight) then the linesman had to climb the ladder. Ladders had to be at the correct angle and not able to "slip" from their initial footings. A full harness and a secondary fall belt is now mandatory for pole linesmen. The safety of fellow workers could be compromised if they were required to assist or recover the first linesman if needed. In 2006 an additional 269 registered lineworkers were employed. Please note that the terminology of linesman has become unisex. The linesman's belt enabled the linesman to place his feet against the pole adjust the belt (if needed) and lean back securely allowing both hands to be free to work with. This linesman belt is very significant to the Kiewa Valley due to the numerous poles and high voltage overhead power structures that needed maintenance for the extensive "mushroom" installation of electrical power polls(wood and metal). On high poles (steel) climbing pegs were welded on, however in the Alpine areas snow in winter caused an OH&S problem which were hard to overcome. The safety of a linesman when maintenance of electricity line on poles can be highlighted by the New Zealand linesman who survived an 11,000 volt shock when carrying out maintenance. For the record 11,000 volts is four times more powerful than execution by "the electric chair". The maintenance of the linesman's belt was his responsibility (keeping it clean and in "good" condition). Labour laws change this initial responsibility, from the linesman, to the employer. Climbing pegs were installed on higher poles that extended beyond the reach of ladders.This thick leather linesman belt is made from two lengths of heavy lengths of leather straps sewn together to make up 80% of the belt. The remaining 20% is "the belt tonge" which has eleven holes for three (solid steel tang) buckle connections.kiewa hydro electricity scheme, victorian state electricity commission, relays, generators, electrical pole maintenance

Members of the Life Saving Rescue Crew would wear scarlet arm bands such as these as part of their uniform, with each member having a different number. The crew would work as a team to haul in the victims of the shipwreck. The leader of the crew would call out one or several member's numbers to give them a break during the rescue, while other members took their place. All members would then be relieved at some time during the rescue. Saving lives in Warrnambool – 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. Rocket Rescue Method - Rocket rescue became the preferred lifesaving method of the rescue crews, being much safer that using a lifeboat in rough seas and poor conditions. The Government of Victoria adopted lifesaving methods based on Her Majesty’s Coast Guard in Great Britain. It authorised the first line-throwing rescue system in 1858. Captain Manby’s mortar powered a projectile connected to rope, invented in 1808. The equipment was updated to John Dennett’s 8-foot shaft and rocket method that had a longer range of about 250 yards. From the 1860s the breeches buoy and traveller block rocket rescue apparatus was in use. It was suspended on a hawser line and manually pulled to and from the distressed vessel carrying passengers and items. In the early 1870s Colonel Boxer’s rocket rescue method became the standard in Victoria. His two-stage rockets, charged by a gunpowder composition, could fire the line up to 500-600 yards, although 1000 yards range was possible. Boxer’s rocket carried the light line, which was faked, or coiled, in a particular way between pegs in a faking box to prevent twists and tangles when fired. The angle of firing the rocket to the vessel in distress was measured by a quadrant-type instrument on the side of the rocket machine. Decades later, in about 1920, Schermuly invented the line-throwing pistol that used a small cartridge to fire the rocket. . The British Board of Trade regularly published instructions for both the beach rescue crew and ship’s crew. It involved setting up the rocket launcher on shore at a particular angle, determined by the Head of the crew and measured by the quadrant, inserting a rocket that had a light-weight line threaded through its shaft, and then firing it across the stranded vessel, the line issuing freely from the faking board. A continuous whip line was then sent out to the ship’s crew, who hauled it in then followed the instructions – in four languages - on the attached tally board. The survivors would haul on the line to bring out the heavier, continuous whip line with a tail block connected to it. They then secured the block to the mast or other strong part the ship. The rescue crew on shore then hauled out a stronger hawser line, which the survivors fixed above the whip’s tail block. The hawser was then tightened by the crew pulling on it, or by using the hooked block on the shore end of the whip and attaching it to a sand anchor. The breeches buoy was attached to the traveller block on the hawser, and the shore crew then used the whip line to haul the breeches buoy to and from the vessel, rescuing the stranded crew one at a time. The rescue crew wore scarlet, numbered armbands and worked on a numerical rotation system, swapping members out to rest them. This set of scarlet arm bands is significant for its connection with local history, maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed from Warrnambool's 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. In Lady Bay, Warrnambool, there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905. Many lives were saved but tragically, eight lives were lost.Arm bands; three scarlet flannel arm bands with black cotton backing and a metal buckle on one end. White cotton embroidery forms letters and numbers, with each arm band having a different number. Part of the uniform of the Life Saving and Rescue Crew.Embroidered on front "L.S. 1 R.C." "L.S. 8 R.C." 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Photograph - black and white. A photo of a friend of Elma Wells, a nurse named Mabel Anderson. Nurse uniform puffed sleeves, large belt buckle. At the front foot the name Creelman, Sydney. On the back Creelman & Co. Art Photographers, Burlington Galleries, Sydney ArcadeCreelman, Sydney.person, individual, nurse, mabel anderson. elma wells collection. nurse.outfit.

Metal circular belt buckle in the shape of a horse shoe. 3 square indentations on the right hand side and 4 square indentation on the left hand side. Hole in the centre at the top of the horse shoe and triangle at the base. Small 2cm tubular piece on underside of the traingle. belt buckle, horseshoe

The black tank suits were first issued to members of 8/13 VMR in 1959 and were worn till late 1960s when they were replaced by a similar garment coloured green. The one piece purpose designed overall was a welcome replacement for the khaki drill trousers and jacket which had been worn by crewmen since 1948. Representative of uniform worn by tank crewmen in period 1959-66.Black overall tank suit worn by crewmen of armoured fighting vehicles; five patch pockets, one with slots for pencils; concealed over-the-shoulder braces with metal buckles. Black webbing belt, ammunition pouch and pistol holster. Displayed on plastic torso hanger.tank suit, uniform

Gaiters worn by students. Given to Archives by Alice Tucker (née Glascodine) who graduated in 1933.Pair of brown leather gaiters worn by students at Burnley College. Makers name "Alex Morrison, Melbourne. W.E Melb" Stamped into leather at side. The top is fastened by buckle and strap. At bottom there is a hook fastening. Worn - top and bottom stitching and binding in need of repair.Makers name "Alex Morrison, Melbourne. W.E Melb" Stamped into leather at side.gaiters, students, alice tucker (née glascodine), 1933

Issued as a uniform item post WWII until the late 1980s. It was also used parade dress until its replacement of a newly designed uniform made of polyester. This particular sample belonged to CPL K. Howe 3144504 whist in the Army Reserves 1982 to 2005The khaki battledress was standard uniform issued post world war two and used until the introduction of the polyester uniform in the late 1980s. This uniform belonged to CPL K. Howe, the donor providing good provenance. In conjunction with other items of militaria donated by the Howe family. Item can be to tell a story of multi generations of military service of the Howe familySingle breasted hip-height jacket in khaki fabric, fastened with five buttons down the centre of the chest. Two pleated breast pockets with triangular flaps fastened with two buttons. All buttons plastic and khaki green in colour. Jacket is fastened around the hips with a belt, attached on left hand side and buckled in a rectangular metal buckle on right hand side. Both left and right sleeves bear two patches, a double chevron and red rectangular patch rounded to follow the seam of the shoulder, with embroidered text. Navy lanyard looped around right shoulder, held in place by epaulet and tucked into right side pocket. Red patch reads "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS" Internal left chest label reads "A.G.C.F./VIC. 1981/[broad arrow symbol]/6405.66.025.6408/SIZE OF CHEST/SIZE 99-102R/MACQUARIE 80/BATCH J/DRY CLEAN ONLY/CREASE UPPER/HALF OF/LAPELS ONLY/No. 3144504 [handwritten]/NAME/CPL K. HOWE [handwritten]"jacket, battledress jacket, battledress jacket khaki, royal engineers

items issued to John Raymond Bruns VX88627, refer Cat No 5592 for his service history,.1) Corporal rank insignia, fabric "V" shaped, khaki colours. .2) Corporal rank insignia, two stripes sewn onto an arm band, all khaki colour variants, band has elastic piece on inside with metal buckle for adjustment around arm.uniforms, insignia, corporal, 2nd 38th

A general civilian Gas Mask for protection against gas warfare agents, tear gas, mustard gas etc..1) Face gas mask, enclosed with clear plastic eye pieces, attached cylindrical gas filter canister, head straps. .2) Protective cover, shaped canvas bag with webbing carry strap with adjustment buckle. .3) Small instruction booklet, 16 pages..1) Warning and instructions information printed on cylinder. .2) On bag, “U.S Non Combatant Gas mask M1A2-1-1” .3) On front cover, “Your Gas Mask”gas masks, civilian, u.s

Commonly called “Greens”. Mostly worn as a work dress but could be worn parade style..1) Shirt cotton, green colour, long sleeves, yellow shoulder lanyard, silver colour badges on shoulder epaulettes “AUSTRALIA” .2) Trousers, green colour cotton. .3) Belt webbing black colour with brass buckles and keepers. .4).5) boots GPuniforms-army, greens

Summer dress uniform worn with black shoes and long socks. Items in collection re T. Pattison, refer Cat No 5342.4..1) Shirt and lanyard, polyester light khaki colour with purple cord lanyard, WO2 insignia on upper sleeves, on each shoulder epaulettte “RASVY” badges .2) Shorts polyester light khaki colour .3) Belt, webbing light khaki colour with black buckles.uniforms-army, polyesters, summer dress

Metal buckle or clasp. Picture in centre is missing. In the frame at the top are engraved the words Englands Cricketers. A bat is engraved on the right hand side and a ball on the left. Along the bottom of the frame are two gloves and two leg pads. On the reverse, there is a metal clasp and a loop. Item is rusted.D & G's Patentbendigo, gold mining, qc binks