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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, C. 1940
Five photos sepia tone of soldiers. .1) Group of army men (C,AMF) .2) Group of army men (Com. AMF 1940) .3) Group of army men (AMF) .4) group of army ment (Com. AMF) .5) single army man.“Trawool” (near Seymour, Victoria)photographs, ww2 -
Wangaratta High School
Photograhps of Girls Hostel, 1940-1952
Three sepia photographs of girls from the Chisholm street girls Hostel. Group photograph of all residents, three girls in front of hostel for girls sign and girls walking past hostel for girls sign. 1940, featuring Olga Rouvrat, Jean Kennedy, Priscilla Reid. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LESLIE JOHN BAGUST COLLECTION: ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN, 1940
Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photograph of Alexandra Fountain Bendigo in 1940. Image taken on the corner of Pall Mall and Mitchell Street looking north. Matthew Bros. Department store on the corner. Tram Line running all the way up Mitchell Street.bendigo, tourism, bendigo alexandra fountain -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LESLIE JOHN BAGUST COLLECTION: VALENTINE BENDIGO POSTCARDS, 1940
Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photograph Queen Victoria Gardens Bendigo 1940. Souvenir Collection. ?Rose Series. Queen Victoria Statue, RSL Soldier's Memorial and Old Post Office with Clock Tower which is now the Bendigo Visitor's Information Centre.Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, queen victoria gardens bendigo, http://tourismbendigo.com.au/articles/storiesbox1.cgi?record=3 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, mid 1940's
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong No. 3 at the junction between Aberdeen St and Pakington St. The tram has the destination of West. The conductress is standing in the doorway. In the background is the store of "Wm F Orr Decorator" Photo mid 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, aberdeen st, pakington st, west, tram 3 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Badge, Female relative's badge
Female Relative Badge was issued to the wife and/or mother or nearest female relative of Australians who were on active service abroad during World War 11. Each star on the bar below the badge represents a son or relative on active service.Circular badge with a central wreath surmounted with a crown. Within the wreath is an inscription TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA. with another wreath within, containing outline of Australia . A bar with a gold star is suspended below the main badge . Issued by the C'wlth Govt. AF 5519 G&E Rodd 1940world war 11, 1939-1945, badges -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Bill Doyle (Reverend C.J. Eldridge-Doyle), 1960-1970
The photograph is part of a serie likely to have been taken by Bill Doyle (Reverend C.J. Eldridge-Doyle), who was a keen photographer like many of the chaplains as he often uses the Ilford paper to print his images. Photograph is part of the collection that has been accumulated at the Mission to Seafarers. It shows how the Mission was furnished at one time.Black and white photograph of a wooden chair against a tiled wall, possibly in or near the kitchen. To the left of the photo is a series of lockers.Reverse: ILFORD repeat print across the photograph. 1940 in red stamp.photography, black-and-white, mission-to-seafarers, chair -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photgraph - Black and White, William Henry Middleton, Esq., c1940, c1940
Framed photographic portrait of W.H. Middleton in a timber frame.On mount "W.H. Middleton, Esq. President of School Council 1912-1940william henry middleton, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council, ballarat school of mines council president, richards & co., william middleton -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Liederbuch, 1944
Used and written by POW'sBeige coloured light card board. Additional 4 pages in back of book.H. A. Rinne POW #2078 15/3/1940 Xmas 1944liederbuch, h. a. rinne -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Stove, c1947
This unit was constructed by Mr. John Phillip Bennett( Sec Barbara Gardiner's uncle) to provide a small convenient stove when he and his wife were camping.Two single kerosene stove s installed in a fabricated container to give a level cooking surface and adequate wind deflector.On stove on the label|BLUE ACE Pat No. 527455 British Made No. 1940.recreations, camping -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Ammunition - shell case, Brass shell case
Brass shell casing,1940, PRNO MK11, MH, NS, MEL, AA, KR, 42 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, A.W. Jessep, A Student Ploughing in the Orchard, Unknown
Female student directing plough being drawn by draught horse. (1) Note by T.H. Kneen 5 February 1992, "Handwriting on reverse of photo is that of A.W. Jessep Principal (1926-41). Student is J.M. (Pixie) Scott 1941. (2) Note by T.H. Kneen 26 February 1992, (J.M.) Pixie Scott (1941) ploughing in orchard with one of the 3 draught horses probably Donald (or Donnie). The others were Freck and Flora."On reverse, "Student ploughing in the orchard School of Horticulture Burnley June 1940."students working outside, ploughing, draught horse, orchard, pear block, donald (donnie), j m (pixie) scott, donnie, freck, flora -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940
Taken by Miss Edith Elms at completion of 1st bridge to Phillip Island 1940.Closed (sepia) 1st bridge to Phillip Island. Taken from San Remo pylon with scaffolding still around base.local history, photography, photographs, suspension bridge, san remo, sepia photograph, bridges, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Suspension Bridge, 1940
Official opening of Suspension Bridge 1940. Opened by Hon. Albert Dunstan LMHCrowd on work platform. View of new Suspension Bridge at Official Opening. Priest at Lectern at middle right. local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, official bridge opening, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland beach, 1930-1940
General Portland history - street and harbour scenes c1930's - 1940'sPhotograph of Portland Beach. No further details supplied. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Newspaper clipping, The Sun News-Pictorial, Fishermen's Bend wonderful airport site, says Minister, 1 Mar 1940
Found in 1940 newspapers under lino in house in Griffin Crescent, Port MelbourneSmall article about Fishermen's bend not being made available as Melbourne airporttransport - aviation and aerodrome, fishermans bend, mr fairbairn - minister for air, cr disney -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Caravan, Country Roads Board Caravan, 1940's
Used in the Yarrawonga District in the 1940's and restored by Bill Church Dec 2000 A box-like caravan on 2 wheels which was towed to the job and catered for two employees to live in until the job was completed -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Costume - Slippers, Baby Bootees, circa 1940's
1 Pair booties cirsa 1940's family owned and worn in stawellPale blue material with inlay ovre sole. Black buton fasteners ankle strap. Contrast 'Rabbit face' on toes in brown. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty Ltd, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book : Containing useful information for Australian soldiers, 1940
Booklet produced in 1940 for members of the 2nd AIF by the Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division. The 128-page pocket-sized book could be carried everywhere and provided Australian soldiers with a wide range of useful information about the requirements of war service and many other important details such as: The Laws and Customs of War - including Geneva Convention guidelines, notes on spies and insignia of rank; Things a Soldier should Know - including over 60 points; Signaling - including flags, morse code, shipboard bell times and time zone; Decorations Awarded to Australians in the Great War; Arabic and Japanese words; First Aid for gas injuries etc.; Australian Historical Events, facts and figures etc.; and Conduct Overseas - including expectations of behaviour when representing Australia. non-fictionaustralian comforts fund (victoria), second world war 1939-1945, hugh george ferguson -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car)
Eight members of the Gaming Branch in 1940. J Gibson, A DeLaRue, F Henderson, T Meekle, A guys, A Mason, H Dawson. police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; wireless patrol -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DEDICATED
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Dedicated: the original Bendigo Woolworths staff, October 1940. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - STATE COAL MINE, WONTHAGGI
Handwritten extract from M. & Geol. Journal, Jan,y 1940. Notes mention winders, shaft guides, cages and skips.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, state coal mine wonthaggi, m & geol journal jan 1940, t platt inspector of mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GEORGE MEAKIN COLLECTION: ORDER BOOK 1937 - 1940
35 page tailor's order book, entries dating from October 1937 to February 1940. 5 entries per page.bendigo, business, geo meakin tailor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: MISS JESSIE BURNETT
A black and white photograph of Miss Jessie Burnett with two students in front of teaching portables. c. 1940's. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, tertiary education, teacher training, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, teaching, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history, fashion, costume, clothing -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch, Dhurringile, 1939
Given to a guard at Dhurringile, Arthur Severino. Passed on to his son, William, upon his death. Also donated some photos - cat. no. 1203.7Pencil & ink? drawing of Dhurringile Mansion by an internee there. Given to garrison member Arthur Severino, who was there November 1939 - June 1940.Tatura - Dhurringile 1939.|Signature of artist bottom right of sketch, not very legible. R---? A? J---?tatura, dhurringile, garrison, civilian internees -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Elsie M Dicker, Ex Stawellites at Fitzroy Gardens c1940's
gathering of Ex Stawellites at Fitzroy Gardens 26th JanuaryFour Panoramic photographs of Ex Stawellites at Fitzroy Gardens. One dated 1943. one 1948 and two dated 1940'sSent by E.M. Dicker 170 Auburn Rd Auburncelebrations -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Following the outbreak of WW2 milita regiments were called up for periods of training.Black and white photograph of group of soldiers in uniform and basic webbing being 3 Troop 13th Light Horse 1940 - 19541'lighthorse milita -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document (collection) - Plant catalogues, brochures & newsletters, Grace Fraser (1921 - 2010) Collection
grace fraser, burnley college, plant cataloguesgrace fraser, burnley college, plant catalogues -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, ROGER PURCELL, BALARAT
ORIGINAL PHOTOGAPH OWNED BY MRS. LENA COOK.BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH [COPY] WALTER COOK SENIOR. PLOUGHING WITH HORSES AT HIS FARM ON COOK'S ROAD TOURELLO. CIRCA 1940.local history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH GOLD MINE NL INSURANCE POLICIES, 1939, 1940, 1942
McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: Deborah Gold Mine NL Insurance policies. 3 copies, dated 1939, 1940 and 1942. Sun Insurance Office Ltd, Burglary, 239838. Sun Insurance Office Limited, policy 17316842. State Accident Insurance Office, Mines Policy 46289.Sun insurance, State Accident Insurance.organization, mining, deborah gold mine nl insurance, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: deborah gold mine nl, goldmining, mining, insurance