Index, ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionThe story of the railway personnel and success of the railway system in WA in ensuring the effective movement of troops and supplies during World War 2.world war, 1939-1945 -- transportation -- australia -- western australia, railroads -- australia -- western australia -- history

Letter, response and report on quarto paper - 10 sheets .1 - Letter from Frank Clancy, Historical Records Officer of the Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Supply (with Munitions over typed), to the MMTB dated 28/4/1950 asking for a summary of the Board's wartime activities. Letter response by Lewis Russell, MMTB Publicity Officer. Response dated 4/5/1950 saying the original letter had not been received, attaching further information. .2 - A second document (7 sheets) that was with the first, a response dated 3/8/48, primarily concerned with the provision of bus services to Munitions and aircraft factories, purchase of chassis, for buses, issues with supply, bus and tram numbers, services, Fisherman's Bend, patronage, tramcar construction and a table giving passenger numbers over the war period.In pencil and ink on top of the first sheet of 3843.2 - "Supplied to Official Historian Canberra 3/8/48" and a note "Affixed? by Foreman? 2/8/48"trams, tramways, world war 2, buses, munitions factory, fisherman's bend, workshops, commonwealth government

Red and white coloured cover, stapled booklet.non-fiction'Foreword / The Australian Army Nursing Service, 1939-45. / Compiled by VFX 47777 / This small volume represents a brief account of the work done by its members, at home, and abroad.'australian nurses, world war two, ww2, australia, australian army nursing service, aans

Red and white coloured cover, stapled booklet.non-fiction'Foreword / The Australian Army Nursing Service, 1939-45. / Compiled by VFX 47777 / This small volume represents a brief account of the work done by its members, at home, and abroad.'australian nurses, world war two, ww2, australia, australian army nursing service, aans

Black and white image of a procession of decorated motor vehicles travelling along Sussex Street, Linton, with people walking behind.celebrations, centenaries, centenary celebrations, linton

Small round badge, russet colour, bold edging gold printing, gold lion. Badge worn by young Linton people who worked for the war effort during World War II.Badge worn by young Linton people who worked for the war effort during World War II.Small round badge, russet colour, bold edging gold printing, gold lion. Badge worn by young Linton people who worked for the war effort during World War II.Text: ' YOUNG PEOPLE'S GUILD LINTON. 'linton, young people's guild, world war ii, war effort

In September 1937, a group of ladies met to form a Ladies’ Committee to assist the General Committee in raising funds for a Public Hall. Those present were Mrs Allen, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Hickey, Mrs Rains, Mrs Boake and Mrs Lyon. As there were only six present, they elected to remain in the interim as a Social Committee to arrange catering, etc., for the two dances that had been arranged for September 29th and October 30th of that year. Both those dances proved a great success. Mrs McAdie joined the committee in October. The Ladies’ Committee was officially formed at a combined meeting of the General and Ladies’ committees held on April 6th, 1938. Mrs Boake agreed to be President, Mrs Lyon as Secretary and Mrs Rains as Assistant Secretary. Other members included Mrs Browne, Mrs Forde, Mrs Jarrold, Mrs Bradbury and Mrs Taylor. By 1941 their numbers had grown to include Matron Wilson, and Mesdames Andrew, Brinkkotter, Cloney, Walker, Parsons, Crick, Ballenger, Travena, Hurst, Shields and Le Brocq . A number of these ladies eventually became part of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Eltham War Memorial Trust. Councillor A. Brinkkotter, secretary of the Hall Committee, noted that Eltham had succeeded, after many long years of fighting, in erecting a new hall and civic centre which had been badly needed. “It took a long time to convince the Council of the necessity for a new hall and civic centre in Eltham.” “The councillors, in looking after the interests of all sections of the rate payers, could not see that such a move was necessary. But finally the Hall Committee proved that such a move was not only advisable, but would prove a financial asset to the Shire.” “This committee had to put down £1,500 in cash before the work on the hall began, and to enable the committee to do this, residents loaned them money free of interest for 12 months. In addition the committee has guaranteed to pay the Council £100 a year for the next ten years.” “The borrowed money has to be repaid to the lenders, and I hope that the public will realise this and support the functions which have been and will be arranged by the Hall Committee to enable them to return the money as soon, as possible.” At the opening gala for the Public Hall, Mr. G. L. Chandler, M.L.C. said “It speaks volumes for those people who have worked for many years for the hall. I know of no other place where the residents have handed over £1,500 for the erection of a hall and guaranteed the balance of the cost. You will always find the few who say ‘Time is not opportune.’ In these days you have to make your opportunities.” “Before any town can advance, a civic spirit must exist in the residents, and I hope the people will support the Hall Committee which has the interests of this district at heart.”Background workings for the funding of a Public Hall at Eltham. The funding was provided by public subscription and the money loaned to Council to build the hall. The hall was part of the new Eltham Shire offices located at the corner of Main Road and Arthur Street. A similar funding approach was used a few years later to provide for the Eltham War Memorial located on the opposite side of Main Road.The Ajax Exercise Book, faint lined each page, 24 pages with handwriting in ink; last six pages blank"Eltham Hall" written in ink on top of pencil stating "Mrs Lyon"arthur street, eltham public hall, eltham public hall ladies committee, main road, maria street, minute book

Nazi Germany silver 2 Reichsmark Hindenburg/Swastika. This historic silver 2 Reichsmark was struck by Nazi Germany from 1936 until production was halted by the start of World War II in 1939. It is an historic coin of the failed Third Reich.German 2 Reichsmark Coin. A silver circular coin dated 1939. The coin is approximately the size of a quarter and has an unusual lettered edge which reads, "Gemeinnutz geht vor Eigennutz" and translates roughly to "Common good comes before self".One side depicts a Nazi Eagle holding a swastika with the legend "Deutsches Reich", along with the date of 1939 and denomination of 2 dm. The other side pictures Paul Von Hindenburg with 1847-1934. On the edge of the coin

Yields information about Ballarat tram 29 when it was dressed for the Floral Festival and the launch of the tram and how it was used by a small photograph publisher for sales.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a postcard featuring the 1939 Floral Tram, photograph at the depot, rendered in colour and positioned within an outline of a map of Australia. Wal's notes date it as 4-3-1939. Uses the same base photo similar to 1369, but without the motor bike in the rear. On the rear has a the stamp "L.W. Torr Best Street Bowen Hill, Brisbane Q" See image i2 for rear of photograph. See Reg Item 7000 for a hand coloured image.Stamped on the rear of the photograph "L.W. Torr Best Street Bowen Hills, Brisbane Q" and the date stamp "5 May 1939"trams, tramways, floral tram, decorated trams, depot, tram 29

The Partington family farmed the Greensborough area from the 1870s. The two men pictured are brothers Tom Partington (1864-1942) and Joe Partington (1870-1942)Shows a view of Greensborough around 1900 as farm land.Sepia photograph of two men with a horse and plough, trees in background. Mounted on cream card.On back: Tom and Joe Partington at "Willis Vale". Tom:1864-1942 Joe:1870-1942. Faye's great uncles.willis vale, partington family, greensborough, joe partington, tom partington

Helmet, steel, dome shaped, no brim, jungle green colour, parachutists model. Stamped into leather band is Size 6-7/8 Made in 1942. Has internal leather band with cord & cotton ribbon. Some old foam rubber is sandwiched between leather headband & steel shell.Painted white inside is: Number - 3144045 Stamped on leather head band: 'B.M.B, 6 7/8 (in a shield), 1942'uniforms - army, costume - male headwear, passchendaele barracks trust

Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 1 at the Geelong railway station, with the destination of West. Has a bus in the background. Photo William G. A. Lewis, 25 Nov. 1939. Two copies held.On rear in ink and stamped "William G. A. Lewis Photo No. 451 25 Nov 1939 and SEC Car No. 1 Geelong system, Geelong Railway Station". trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, tram 1

Prison van no. 1, "Bertha", with damage to left hand side, circa 19391935 Ford V8. Forward control Prison Van No. 1 (Bertha). Photo taken 1939. Photo taken to show results of accidentpolice vehicles; prison van; transport; motor police branch; ford v8

The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Slim, tapered cup with handles engraved on side. Won by Wodonga Troop 8th Light Horse at Albury Agricultural Show, 1939.Albury Show Society / McCallum Cup / 1939 / Military events / Won by Wodonga Team / Sgt Martin / Cpl Coleman / L/Cpl Mitchell / Tpr Treadrea / Tpr Watsonmilitary, sports, light horse, albury

Battle of Australia poster commemorating the Bombing of Darwin on 19th February, 1942 and includes facts and defence resourcesThe Bombing of Darwin, also known as the Battle of Darwin, was the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia.Brown timber frame of poster featuring map of top end of AustraliaThe Battle for Australia 1942-1945 bombing of darwin, ww2

This 1942-dated Map Case was still in use post-1982 when it was used by a member of the 5/6 Royal Victoria Regiment. This new Melbourne-based battalion was created on the 17 August 1982. Open-sided with a khaki canvas flap attached to a resin-impregnated board.. Hinged to the top edge is a celluloid cover. Four clips holds the cover (and any map) to the backing board. The flap is secured by a pair of Carr Australia press studs on the back. The underside of the flap has four loops for chinagraph pencils and a wider pocket and loop for a Protractor. Two brass buckles are provided for a web shoulder sling. C. G. Hartley & Co. 1942 ORMISTON 3200879 5/6 RVR

Photograph of Collingwood Technical School Boxing team. Undated. Collingwood won the trophy in 1932, 1933, 1934, 1939, 1942-1947. Estimate this photo may be in the 1940s.collingwood technical school, students, staff, nmit,