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Kew Historical Society Inc
Film - Digital Video Disc, Evolving Communications & Shack West, The Outer Circle: Melbourne's forgotten railway, 2014
Documentary on the Outer Circle Railway, which ran from Oakleigh to Fairfield, and was opened in 1891, with the last train running in 1943. Features Dr David Beardsall, Dr Crystal Legacy, Rod Atkins, Kevin O'Shaughnessy, Sr Helen-Mary Langlands2-disc DVD on Outer Circle Railway.railways, outer circle railway, train lines -- melbourne (vic.) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BUILDING AN EMPIRE
Roy Keith House (1895-1979) married Veronica Ruwoldt in 1917. Their children included sons, Roy Lewis (1920 - 1984) who married Dorothy Woolley in 1941 and Harold Keith (Keith) (1921 - ) who married Amy Jennings in 1943.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Saturday, December 6, 2003. Building an empire: Bendigo builders Keith House, Roy House and Roy House Senior cut a striking pose in this photograph, date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter - Malvern tram depot destination roll, Clive M Gibson, 1987
Letter from Clive Gibson to a Mr Caurran regarding the structure and history of some of the destinations on the roll including a change in the size of the letters, eg "CITY" a change made during 1943/44. Includes two lists dated 1958 for Malvern Depot.Yields information about the history of the Malvern Depot destination roll.One page letter with two photocopied A4 sheets dated 8-9-1987tramways, mmtb, destinations, malvern depot, destination rolls -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Trousers - Tropical, There are no makers marks, Mid 20th Century
Tropical Dress Trousers for use by members of the AIF posted to 'Desert' Conditions.These uniforms were issued during WW2 to members of the AIF.Khaki colour trousers, cotton material, metal belt buckels x 2. One pair of the trousers has large map pockets.Pair 1 - V54 1945 Made in Australia, Size 35, hand written in ink on right hand inside pocket 2832. Pair 2 - Q7 1943 Made in Australia, Size 30, there is a tag for Regimental No and Name.aif, khaki, trousers tropical, ww2 -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Functional object - Clinometer sight in leather carrying case
Clinometer sight has black metal and brass elevation scale, spirit level on top of sight with baseAUST. F. TOUGH 1943 D^D/A.6038/CLINCOMETER. SIGHT MK (ii)/CLINOMETER VICKERS .303 IN. M.G/MKII REVERSE SIDE : ELEVATION SCAALE NUMBER 20D-5D. 0-20E BASE : TARGET -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Flag - Guidon 8th, 1980 circa
A guidon is the regimental banner or flag carried by a regiment of light cavalry or light horse. The 8th light Horse (Indi) Regiment was presented with the guidon circa 1927. The actual date is not certain. The guidon carries the battle honours accorded to the regiment for service in the South African War (1899-1902), World War One (!914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). The guidon passed into the custody of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment when it was raised on 1 May 1948. At Federation, the Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in North East Victoria were reorganised into the 8th Light Horse Regiment. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 16th Light Horse. 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. In 1948, the 8th Light Horse was linked with 13th and 20th Regiments to form the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in the Citizen Military Forces. Guidon of the 8th Light Horse Regiment. Maroon corded cotton double thickness fabric with gold metal thread fringe, gold embroidered regimental number in Roman numerals, regimental badge and battle honours; colour patch below badge. Braided corded with tassels.Battle honours: "South Africa 1899-1902, Sari Bair, Maghdaba-Rafah, Jerusalem, Megiddo, Damascus, Defence of ANZAC, Rumani, Gaza-Beersheba, Jordan (Es Salt), Sharon, South West Pacific 1943-1944"guidon, 8th light horse, battle honours -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Charles and Annie Cockcroft in front of their grocer shop and attached house, cnr of York Street and Main Road, Eltham, c.1935
Charles Cockcroft born Bundanoon, NSW, 1885, died 1966 and Annie Cockcroft (nee Green) born Lismore, NSW, 1881, died 1943. They are buried together in Eltham Cemetery. On 28 Nov 1931 C.R. Nicholls offered for auction the General Store and attached house he had built on the corner of York Street and Main Road in late 1925. The property was purchased by Charles and Annie Cockcroft from which they lived and ran their grocery business. Following the death of Annie in 1943, and prior to 1949, Charles sold the business and moved farming at Jeeralang North near Traralgon in Gippsland. References: • 1931, 1943 and 1949 Electoral Rolls (Ancestry.com) • Eltham. (1926, January 15). Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic. : 1922 - 1939), p. 2 (AFTERNOON). Retrieved February 23, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56659270 • Auction Sale at Eltham (1931, November 20). Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic. : 1922 - 1939), p. 5. Retrieved February 23, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56736611Black and white print also negative copy of print (roll of 35mm black and white negative film, 3 strips Ilford FP4)Details inscribed in blue ink on back of photoannie florence cockcroft (nee green), car, charles burgess cockroft, feed store, general store, grocer, grocers, main road, shops, vehicles, york street -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, re. Captain Frank and Mrs Frank
00353.1 Letter dated 18 February 1943 to Captain Frank and Mrs Frank requesting an interview in regards to the position of manager of the first Legacy Hostel, named Holmbush. 00353.2 Letter dated 26th February 1943 to Captain Frank and Mrs Frank requesting a further meeting to discuss the matter further. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.00353.1 Blue quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched. 00353.2 Blue quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched.Initialled by E. Russell Chairman, Hostel Committee.residences, holmbush, staff, bert frank -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Attention Mr. Eric Young. Re: Bert Frank
00355.1 Letter dated 17 March 1943 to National Service Office to advise the appointment of Mr Bert Frank to the position of manager of the Legacy Club Hostel (Holmbush). Also requesting a permit to do so. 00355.2 Letter dated 18 March 1943 from the Department of Labour and National Service advising the was no objection to the appointment. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.Record of the Government's role in appointment of labour during 1943.00355.1 Blue quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched. 00355.2 White quarto letterhead, black type, two hole punched.00355.1 Initialled in blue ink by J Barnes. 00355.2 Signed in black ink by R.W. Drummond, Employment Division, Manpower Directorate of Department of Labour and National Serviceresidences, holmbush, staff, bert frank -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir Guidebook, Aleppo and its Environs
A pocket size booklet with a series of articles about Aleppo, Syria. This booklet was sent to an Australian family by a local citizen befriended by an Australia soldier serving in Syria during World War 2. The book inner cover is marked "To Val with best wishes from Bert?? Aleppo 1-2-47". The Foreword explains that during the period 1943-44 large numbers of servicemen were visiting the area hence the need for this document.printed title "Aleppo and its Environs"souvenir, ww2, world war 2, syria, aleppo, blundell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: WARNE'S LARGE TYPE READY RECKONER
Red cloth covered titled Warne's Large Type Ready Reckoner Revised Edition 1943. Contents include: Decimal Conversion Tables, General Information, Simple Fractions, Rates Exceeding £1, Trade Discount & Duty Tables, Commissioon & Discount Tables, Table of Dates, Hourly Wages Tables, Conversion Tables, Money Weights and Measures (Imperial), The Metric System, Electrical Measures and Simple Rules in Mental Arithmetic.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - warne's large type ready reckoner, frederick warne & co., ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W. BABIDGE COLLECTION: MATTHEWS BROS. RECEIPT
Receipt from Matthews Bros., General Drapers, for 8/6 for two pair of sox, dated 11/5/1943. Matthews Bros. and The Busy Red Emporium printed in red. Has pale stamp impression. Receipt from Matthews Bros., General Drapers, for £1-3-4, dated 24/7/19?. Matthews Bros. and The Busy Red Emporium printed in red. Has pale stamp impression.document, w. babidge collection - matthews bros receipt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: EXAMINATION CARD, CLASS PHOTOGRAPH
Examination card and class photograph laminated upon blue cardboard. From top, [a] SS 1189 Golden Square Examination Card issued to Ula Owen, Grade V1, June Test 1943. A very good results 11th placing in grade, signed A E Barr, L Owen. [b] Class photo captioned Golden Square SS illegible date and grade. Handwritten below GR 6 1942.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Railroad to Burma, 1991
Stamp - Thailand Hellfire Pass. (Ex POW project fund. See John W. Toon OAM, 11 LLoyd Ave Narre Warren 3805 - 7046866 John W Tooen VX 30397 Ex POW "D" force Thailand 1943. Soft cardboard cover. Illustrated, sepia photographs, black print, green print beige colour cover. Pages 198. Black and White photos.books-military-history, burma railroad -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 163 July 2005
Contents: • Next meeting, Local Heroes; A musical evening with Anne Williams • Local Heroes • Some Other Local Heroes o Joseph Anderson Panton (1831-1913) o Sir William Hill Irvine (1858-1943) • Other Brief Items The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate, B Murray
Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to B Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 John Brian Murray was born on 27/10/1942 at Moyhu. He enlisted in the Army on 30/6/1943. Private VX142238Brown laminate frame containing certificate bordered by Australian State crests with photograph of King George two flags and crown at top and red seal below.The Call to Arms B Murrayshire of oxley, ww2, certificate of appreciation, john brian murray -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Italian Dunera Internees
Photograph taken 13 February 1943. Back row (left to right): V Corinti, Gio Moruzzi, M Gazzi, B Rabaiotti, Gio Lusardi, G Barovero. Front row: L Fulgoini, G Rozzi, P Barbuti, M Rabaiotti.Black and white photograph of 10 Italian internees, 4 seated, standing in front of a corrugated iron building. The number 169 front right.v corinti, gio moruzzi, m gazzi, b rabaiotti, gio lusardi, g barovera, l fulgoini, g rozzi, p barbuti, m rabaiotti, tatura internment camp, italian internees ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate, D Murray
Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to D Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 James Desmond Murray was born on 2/3/25 at Moyhu and enlisted in the RAAF on 28/5/1943 - Leading Aircraftman 142205Brown laminate frame containing certificate bordered by Australian State crests with photograph of King George two flags and crown at top and red seal below.The Call to Arms Shire of Oxley D. Murray World War 1939-45d. murray, shire of oxley, ww2 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1950s
Rev. John Wade was a Methodist Minister stationed at: 1934 Wangaratta; 1936 Cudgewa; 1941 Monbulk; 1942 Chaplain; 1943 Womboota, NSW; 1947 Horsham, Pimpinio; 1951 Werribee; 1957 Preston; Home Missions Director at the time of the formation of the Uniting Church.B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. John Wade."Rev. John Wade"wade, john, home missions, methodist, minister -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Inventory of contents of Holmbush
Although undated, the document is the same type, style and condition as 00259, which was dated 1943. It details the furnishings, garden tools, etc. at, or bought for, the residence which gives a picture of the living conditions for Junior Legatees, as well as what was currently acceptable in a home at the time.The completeness of the inventory, which goes from room to room, gives a valuable insight into social conditions and also into the work of Legacy.Foolscap paper, x 3 pages with black type and punched filing holes.residences, holmbush -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, The Barrie Family at Ferris Road, 1952
Wendy Elizabeth BARRIE was born on 03 November 1943 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Peter Ernest BARRIE was born on 07 November 1945 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and Heather Marjorie BARRIE was born on 06 July 1949 in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia.Wendy, Bon, Peter and Heather at Ferris Roadlocal identities, agriculture -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, letter, Report & Valuation as at 21st January 1974 (Blamey House)
Valuation of Harelands by Ernest Trebilcock & Revill Pty. Ltd dated 21 January 1974, accompanied by copies of the title documents dated 29 March 1943. The valuation of $168,000 was subsequently submitted to the Steering Committee (Residences) (Cat. No. 01676). Photos of the auction are at 01844. Part of the history of Melbourne Legacy's involvement with residential care for children.Photocopied letter on letterhead, black on white. Also a photocopied title document, black on yellowing paper 'Blamey House'' handwritten in red biro on the title document 01679.3residences, review, valuation, blamey house, title deed -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & S0N COLLECTION: RUSSELL AND OLINDA STREETS, BENDIGO, 1930
In 1931 electoral rolls, Eric Robert Kevil (1901- 23/5/1980) and his wife lived at 129 Russell St. He had married Edna May Cornish in 1921. By 1943 they had both moved to 77 Valley Pde., Camberwell.Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, pale weatherboard with rough cast above. Corrugated iron roof, one chimney, shingles in gable over verandah, diamond leadlights, bow window L.H., recessed front door rough east surround and pillars to verandah, concave top to verandah wall. Paling side and rear woven wire front and near boundary, lintel over front gate, letterbox. Written on back of photoboard ' Mr. Kevill's Russell and Olinda St., built to order £850 sold, 15.6.34' Date Stamp on back '11 April 1930'Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigorussell street, e.r. kevil, russell street bendigo, t.c. watts and son -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Lady's coat, Frederick Williamson Tailor Warrnambool, Lady's coat (Label Tailor Williamson Warrnambool), circa 1930
Edward Williamson came to Warrnambool in the 1860s and set up a tailoring business. His son Frederick joined his father in the tailoring business and from the 1920s on was operating in Liebig Street. Frederick Williamson was a city councillor on three occasions and was the Warrnambool Mayor in 1942 and 1943.This coat has considerable significance as an example of the tailoring business of Frederick Williamson. The Williamson family operated as tailors in Warrnambool for over 70 years.This is a black cotton cloth lady's coat. It is full length with long lapels, long sleeves, three large black buttons and one small button. It has an insert lining of grey satin. The lining is very stained. Tailor. Williamson Warrnamboolfrederick williamson, tailoring in warrnambool -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Ship Model, Thermopylae
In 1869, it travelled from London to Williamstown in 60 days. The model was made by the father of the donor who spent his entire life working as a seaman and survived the sinking of the Australian hospital ship "Centaur" in 1943.He has built 25 models in his retirement. Model of ship "Thermopylae" -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, David J. Medhurst, 1915_
Photograph of David John Medhurst (Jack), son of of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. David was Killed in Action in France 28th July 1916.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.david john medhurst, jack medhurst -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1951
George Nakaora was a Fijian Methodist Minister from Vita Levu. Graduated as a teacher before studying for the ministry. Was ordained in 1943 and subsequently rose to a position of seniority in the Fijian Church. An excellent administrator and preacher, he superintended the Lomaviti Circuit, which included 20 churches. B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. George Nakaora.G. Nakaorageorge nakaora, fiji, methodist, minister, vita levu, lomaviti -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Equipment - RAAF Leather Flying Goggles - Francis Robertson WW2 Pilot, WW2 Circa 1940
These goggles belonged to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson who crash landed his trainee solo flight tiger moth into Nurse Carters home at Chiltern in 1943. Pilot Officer Robertson then went on to serve in New Guinea whilst flying Tiger Moths and Wirraways. WW2 significance with Francis Robertson having served in the New Guinea Campaign, flying Tiger Moths and Wirraways. Francis Robertson was also the trainee pilot who crashed his plane into Nurse Carter's residence at Chiltern in 1943. Leather and perspex flying goggles belonging to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson WW1. The goggles are made of leather, reinforced rubber and protective vision perspex. pilot, world world 2, raaf, frank robertson, goggles -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Postcard - Post Card, Cesare Vagarini, Country Road, 1991
POW Camp 13 artist. Original owned by Gustav Polig New York USA. Used for post card. In 1943 an agreement was reached to allow POW's to send air mail. Fee was 6 pence for a card, 1 shilling for a letter of which were censored.Coloured photograph country road. Post cardPOW Mailww2 artists, camp 13 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WATER BOTTLES
Equipment issued to all Army Soldiers as part of original kit. Kit belong to CAPTAIN Brian CLEREHAN VX91862. Enlisted 29 March 1943 age 26 years, discharged 17 July 1946 with the rank of Captain in 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion..1) One litre water bottle with cork lid, insulating felt cover. Cork attaches by string to the felt cover. And also in a cotton webbing carrier. Made up of vertical and horizontal straps wth a brass studs, 2 brass buckles to attach to shoulder straps .2) One litre blue enamelled bottle with attached cork lid and insulating felt cover. No webbing included .infantry, water bottle, 2nd new guinea infantry battalion