Showing 3176 items
matching sun
-
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - Return from Active Service badge- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, c. 1945
This badge belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two.This badge displays historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop, his service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron and the Second World War. This badge also has a strong provenance with paperwork proving its authenticity.Small metal badge depicting wings, rising sun, crown and anchorAcross the bottom of the badge: RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICEworld war two, ww2, alsop, commando, australian commando, second world war -
Merbein RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Comb,William,R
WW1WW1 uniform-cap with rising sun-photo head and shoulders- KIAwilliam, kia, ww1 comb, r no, 800 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper
Newspaper The Sun 15/08/1945 Photo Copy Japanese Surrendernewspapers, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge
Army Hat Badge Metal Bright Rising Sun Queens Crownbadge/buttons, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge
Army Hat Badge Bright Metal Rising Sun Kings Crownbadge/buttons, current, army -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Gold Badge
WW2 War Service Badge issued to former soldiers who had served within the boundaries of Australia and who were, therefore, not eligible for the RAS badge. To be worn on civilian clothing.Gold badge with crown on top, rising sun in middle, an anchor at the bottom.On front: Service at bottom of crown. Australia is written at bottom, under anchor. On back: 1948, Issued by C'Wealth Govt, Amor Sydney. 49241australia, wwii, world war 2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Under the Water Under the Wire and the Men who sank the Sydney, 2017/2018
Fact based story that deals with German U-Boat 862's journey from Norway around to Indonesia and Australia.Black Paperback with sun rays coming from the ocean surface in bluegrahame wilson, u-boat, syndey -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1990's
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins which can be seen in the Sunbury area and surrounding districts. These ruins are found in varying degrees of structural damage caused by erosion, vegetation growth and vandalism. The post and stone fence at Emu Creek at Bulla is more intact in this photograph.A coloured photograph of a post and stone fence surrounded by sun drenched paddocks.stone structures, post and stone fences, emu creek, george evans collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, 1940's
Army Service Rising Sun Badge 1940’s - Oliver Family stawell, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge
Brass A.I.F. hat badge depicting a rising sun with a crown inset.Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.numismatics, badges -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform
Six cloth Rising Sun badges embroidered for Australian military forces -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - A small distress signaling device which enables sun reflection to be accurately directed to ship or shore in case of emergency
Distress signalling device from the SS Time. 5. Mirrors: Better known as a Heliograph, a mirror might be used while onboard and mostly on a survival craft to reflect the sunshine towards the entity that one needs to attract the attention of. These mirrors not only reflect the light to pinpoint the location of the emergency but are also non-corrosive at the same time. This helps to prolong their usage for a longer period of time.Robertson sun-flash distress signal device with original cardboard boxInstructions on back of mirror and on cardboard boxheliograph, distress signalling, ss time -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris Lisa Baker'
After a quiet period, interest in bookplates in Australia began to increase in the early 1970s, Entrepreneurial art and book collectors such as Edwin Jewell and others commissioned multiple Bookplate designs from a range of well known fine artists. At a 1997 meeting in Melbourne of the Ephemera Society of Australia Edwin Jewell and others announced the formation of the Australian Bookplate Society. The society was instrumental in promoting the art of the bookplate through establishment of the Australian Bookplate Design competition. The competition includes a design award for secondary schools students.A tree is depicted standing in green fields below a blue sky and sun.Name Lisa Baker in pencil on back.bookplates, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Badge - Unit badge and rising sun, Badges
2 x 5/6 RVR unit badges and the rising sun -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - Gowland Brothers
Two photos two information panels with rising sun hat badgeAlbert Thomas Gowland VX63130 AIF 2/21 Bn died Friday 20th February 1942 Ambon aged 18 Executed by Japanese George Stanley Gowland VX5960 AIF 2/21 Bn died Friday 20th February 1942 Ambon aged 21 Executed by Japanese Brothers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RAS, C. 1940
Returned from Active Service badge. Maker - G and E Rood.Rising Sun badge (rising sun symbol, anchor, out-stretched wings) over boomerang. Gold coloured. Two rings affixed to back (no fastener) of badge. “Returned from active service badge”On rear, “A 1454”badges, ras -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cartoonist WEG, 2018
The heritage listed Heathmont house at 1, Aringa Court is for sale.The heritage listed Heathmont house at 1, Aringa Court is for sale. It was the home of Held Sun Cartoonist William Ellis Green 'WEG' who died in 2008. He was the Herald Sun cartoonist for 40 years.The heritage listed Heathmont house at 1, Aringa Court is for sale.green, william ellis, aringa court, heathmont no. 1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, FRAMED, Post WW2
Printed cardboard with wooden frame. Commemorating the Unknown Soldier of WWI & WWII. Item shows poetry and statistics.Top section in print: “at the going down of the sun.....” documents-posters, military history-army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Newspaper, the Vics in Vietnam
Large copy of an article featuring all the soldiers who lost their lives in Vietnam from Victoria dated 3rd October 1992heral Sun - Saturday 3rd October 1992newspaper, deaths in victoria -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, SVN Ranger Badge
Metal badge with crossed swords and laurel wreathSun Ranger Badge from Stan Rosenborginsignia, badge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Medical ward 8 FD Amb c.1968
Colour photograph of a medical ward in 8 Field Hospital c1968FD Amb Assoc Sun 1967/728th field hospital, medical ward -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 14/09/1933
A sepia coloured photograph of Alice Ivy Benzley (left) and Mary Ann Benzley (nee Harman) and an unidentified child. Mounted with a cardboard frame.written on back: Sun 1933 September 14thvineyards, vignerons, buttlejork vineyard, benzley, alice ivy, mary ann (mrs), harman, mary ann (miss), adolph (mr), george evans collection -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir-coin, Royal Australian Mint, 2001
Silver $1 coin minted for the centenary of the Australian Army encased in plastic container 1901-2001 in presentation box.Comes with certificate of authenticity recording number 7399 out of a run of 20,000 coins.Obverse Queen Elizabeth reverse Rising Sun -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Trench art, 1941 in Egypt
Souvenir of WW2Circular brass dishEgypt 1941 Rising Sun badge in the middle. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, The Fifth year of War in Pictures, C1950
256 pages of black and white photosPublished by The Sun News P{ictorial Melbourne -
Carlton Football Club
Black & White Photos x 2, John O'Connell
Two Pictures of 1972 Premiership Player John O'ConnellCareer : 1970 - 1976 Debut : Round 3, 1970 vs Richmond, aged 18 years, 361 days Carlton Player No. 818 Games : 111 Goals : 0 Guernsey Nos. 50 (1970-71) and No. 19 (1972-76) Last Game : Preliminary Final, 1976 vs North Melbourne, aged 25 years, 149 days Height : 183 cm (6 ft. 0 in.) Weight : 82 kg (12 stone, 13 lbs.) DOB : April 22, 1951 Premiership Player 1972 After starting his career at Carlton as a centreman or ruck-rover at Under-19 and Reserves level, John Michael “Jack” O’Connell found his niche in defence for the Blues and was a creative back pocket in Carlton’s record-breaking 1972 Grand Final victory over Richmond. A dasher who loved to take off on bouncing runs, Jack spent much of his career alongside champion full-back Geoff Southby, with either Vin Waite or David McKay in the opposite pocket. Together, they created a full-back line regarded as among the best in club history. O’Connell’s journey to Premiership glory began during his school days at St Mark’s in Melbourne’s outer north, then at Glenroy YCW and Fawkner. In 1967, aged 17, he joined Carlton’s Under-19s, and by midway through 1969 he was playing Reserves football in guernsey number 50. Early in the following year, a couple of strong showings saw him banging on the door of senior selection, and he was duly rewarded by being named on the bench for his senior debut against Richmond at the MCG in round 3, 1970. For the Blues and their supporters, the game was a forgettable one, because Carlton surrendered a big half-time lead to be beaten by 13 points, and O’Connell wasn’t called on until the dying minutes. Sent back to the Reserves after that one brief taste if the big time, Jack honed his skills and bided his time - for more than a year – while Carlton went on to win the 1970 Premiership. Eventually, he earned a recall midway through 1971, but with a bevy of stars standing in his way, he was a regular reserve until late in the year, when coach John Nicholls – aware that incumbent Ian Collins intended to retire – offered O’Connell a chance in the back pocket. Jack grasped his opportunity with both hands. At 183 cm and 82 kg he was bigger than the average specialist back-pocket of that era, but he gave nothing away in agility. An excellent mark and an accurate kick off either foot, he had settled in beside Southby by the end of that season, playing the last ten games straight. As season 1972 dawned and Collins retired, O'Connell inherited the Blues’ number 19 guernsey and began marking his mark in the Carlton defence. Inspired by Southby’s creativity and Waite’s aggression, Jack was soon a headache for every opposition club. An ankle injury sustained in round 5, 1972 against Collingwood cost him five matches, but he was back to top form by finals time, when Carlton finished the regular season on top of the ladder. In their first final together – the Second Semi Final - O’Connell, Southby and Waite were resolute in a thrilling draw. Richmond won the replay, then Carlton conquered St Kilda in the Preliminary Final to earn another crack at the Tigers in the Grand Final. Opting for a strategy of all-out attack in the flag decider, the Blues blasted off the blocks to kick 8 goals in the first quarter, 10 in the second and 7 in the third to put the game right out of Richmond’s grasp with a full quarter remaining. After coasting to the final siren, the Blues collected their eleventh VFL Premiership by 27 points. Waite was missing from the match, having been injured in the Preliminary Final, but David McKay was a more than adequate replacement, and all three defenders on the last line completed an excellent final series. On the way to another consistent season in 1973, O’Connell strained a thigh in Carlton’s surprise loss to Fitzroy at the Junction Oval in round 16, and wasn’t recalled to the senior side until the Grand Final, when Carlton and Richmond met once more in the 48th match of Jack’s career. A few days beforehand, Barry Armstrong had been ruled out when he was hit by appendicitis, so O’Connell took over Armstrong’s assigned role of negating the Tigers’ star centreman Ian Stewart. Jack stuck to his task all match, but neither he nor his team could hold back a ferocious Richmond side that crashed and bashed its way to victory. O’Connell went on to play in two more finals campaigns in 1975 and ’76 but was denied the joy of another September victory. He brought up game number 100 at Princes Park in June 1976, when Carlton ended a five-game losing sequence to beat Essendon, before calling time on his VFL career after the Blues suffered a heart-breaking 1-point loss to North Melbourne in that season’s Preliminary Final. In 1977 O'Connell was cleared to WAFL club Subiaco. Later he came back to Victoria and coached Diamond Creek to a Premiership in the Diamond Valley League. Then in 1987, the football world was rocked by the news that Jack had been diagnosed with a virulent form of cancer. He fought hard for 18 months, but tragically passed away on the 5th November, 1989 aged just 38. Career Highlights 1971 - 3rd Reserves Best & Fairest 1971 - Reserves Most Improved Player 1972 - Premiership Player Milestones 50 Games : Round 2, 1974 vs Geelong 100 Games :Round 13, 1976 vs Essendon Footnotes Off the field, O’Connell was a quiet, reserved character who, by 1973 had struck a warm friendship with another man of few words in his champion team-mate Bruce Doull. The pair could often be seen together sharing a beer after Sunday morning recovery sessions, and club folklore has it that the only regular conversation to be heard between them was, “it’s your shout.” In 1997, John's son Luke O'Connell joined Carlton, playing eight Reserves games and kicking three goals.2 x Black & White PhotosThe Sun Articles pasted on back of each photo -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, Far more joy than sorrow, 1959
A newspaper article that mentions the release of WB Russell's book about Stan Savige 'There goes a man' in 1959. It was attached a letter from Gerta Gillies to Legatee Aaron Bettie about the publication of the biography of Stan Savige. Mrs Gillies was the first instructor for girls classes. Legatee Aaron Beattie helped organise many of the early demonstrations. The letter says Mrs Gillies was thrilled to receive a copy of the book. She says: 'How can I convey in words how deeply touched I am at your gift of the book! What wonderful memories it calls up of the Great Man, General Savige. I also realise even he couldn't have made such as marvellous success if he had not been ably backed up by yourself and the men he gathered round him'.A record of the publication of Savige's biography.Newspaper article about the release of Stan Savige's biography.Handwritten on top 'Sun 10/10/1959'gillies, aaron beattie -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Mariana Canas, Hero's welcome for Jake, [Wednesday, 13 May, 1992]
Article about Betty Jeffrey meeting the South African Major with the marines Dr Jake Jacobs who, with his team resuced her and others from a Japanese POW camp in 1945.Three column article with feature photograph. Photograph captioned 'Thanks...Betty Jeffrey with rescuer Jake Jacobs. Picture: ROBERT CAREW'. Article written by Mariana Canas.'HERALD-SUN Wed. 13 May 1992'wwii, world war two, bangka island, betty jeffrey, jake jacobs, south african marines -
City of Ballarat
Public Artwork, Arch of Victory Monument, 1920
A grand cement rendered masonry structure of a single central arch flanked by wide piers 20metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18 metres high. Crowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch. Erected in 1920, the Arch marks the beginning of s 22 kilometre stretch of 3728 trees, each one a memorial to men and women in order of enlistment for World War 1. On 2 June 1920, the Prince of Wales opened the Arch and was presented with a pair of silk pyjamas embroidered with Australian emblems. Each of the 500 'Lucas Girls' had put in a stich. The Arch of Victory, located at the entrance to the Avenue of Honour Ballarat, was erected in 1920 as a memorial to the people of the Ballarat and the surrounding district who enlisted in World War I. The Avenue of Honour, with the Arch of Victory, was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 3rd June 1920. The single central arch is flanked by wide piers 20 metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18metres high. The monument is of historical significance to the people of BallaratCement rendered masonry arch structureCrowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch.arch of victory, avenue of honour ballarat, australian commonwealth military forces, world war i, prince of wales, lucas girls -
Creswick Museum
Calico Teacher's Aid, circa 1880s
Used as a teacher aid mid 1880s by teacher Miss Catherine Hanrahan at St Joseph's Catholic School, Blampied.This is the only example of this type of teaching aid in our collection. It is intact and unrestored but not in good condition.Printed calico cloth"I see the sun/it is up in the sky/the sun is hot/the sun is red/hat/it is a hat. I see a hat/is it a big hat?/no it is not a big hat/pin/I see a pin/the pin is in the hat/is it a big pin"st joseph's, catholic, blampied, teaching aid, school