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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Fry, Joseph A, Debating Vietnam: Fulbright, Stennis And Their Senate Hearings, 2006
... Fry, Joseph A. ...A fascinating comparison of two very different congressional heavyweights. Anyone attempting to come to grips with the complex relationship between American politics and the Vietnam War must read this book.A fascinating comparison of two very different congressional heavyweights. Anyone attempting to come to grips with the complex relationship between American politics and the Vietnam War must read this book.vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, united states - politics and government - 1963-1969 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Warren, James A, GIAP: the General who defeated America in Vietnam (Copy 1), 2013
... Warren, James A. ...Over the thirty years of his career as commander in chief (of Communist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.Over the thirty years of his career as commander in chief (of Communist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.generals -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam (democratic republic). qua^n do ^i -- biography -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Cowdroy, Joan A, Brothers in love, [n.d.] [1922?]
... Cowdroy, Joan A. ...288 p.fictionfiction -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Warren, James A, GIAP: The General Who Defeated America in Vietnam (Copy 2), 2013
... Warren, James A. ...Over the thrity years of his career as commander in chief (of Cummunist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating.Over the thrity years of his career as commander in chief (of Cummunist forces in Vietnam). Giap not only frustrated the designs of two nations far stronger that his own both militarily and technologically, but also continually built up the strength and capabilities of his own military forces, seamlessly integrating them into a resilient political infrastructure that he himself had no small hand in creating. generals -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam (democratic republic). qua^n do ^i -- biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gabriel, Richard A. and Savage, Paul L, Crisis in Command: Mismanagement in the Army
... Gabriel, Richard A. and Savage, Paul L. ...If you want to what went wrong with the U.S. Officer Corps n Vietnam - and how to correct it - you must read Gabriel and Savage's Crisis in Command. the answer are there in documented and stark realityIf you want to what went wrong with the U.S. Officer Corps n Vietnam - and how to correct it - you must read Gabriel and Savage's Crisis in Command. the answer are there in documented and stark reality united states - army - history, vietnam -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong tram 18 - Pakington and Aphrasia Streets, A G Culpeffer Cooke, 1955
... A G Culpeffer Cooke ...Photograph shows Pengelly built tram No. 18 at the intersection of Pakington and Aphrasia Streets Geelong. The tram has the destination of Chilwell. On the left is the Chilwell Newtown fire station and the Municipal Hall. Photo taken in 1955.Yields information about Geelong tram 18 and the intersection of Pakington and Aphrasia St.Black and White photograph with details on rearTyped lable on rear "One of the Pengelley built cars of 1924-25. The sister tram of the one illustrated here has been preserved by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria." and a stamp in the bottom left hand corner "WELT Collection, A G Culpeffer Cooke Victoria Australia, Ref 8B, Date 1955"trams, tramways, geelong, tram 18, chillwell, pakington st, aphrasia st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Fire, William A. Delecca, "Stramit Industries fire at Golden Square 1961"
... William A. Delecca ...Bill Delecca was born in Bendigo, Victoria in 1929. A Bendigo-based teacher and painter, he has exhibited widely in the local area from 1951, including a retrospective in Bendigo Art Gallery, 1990. He has twice won the Bendigo Art Prize for watercolour and his work is represented in galleries and private collections throughout Australia and overseas. Instrumental in the establishment of degree courses in Art at Bendigo College of Advanced Education, he is also the author of an Education Department report to the Australia Council, 1987.Oil painting. The painting is done in dark grey and white with some splashes of orange. William Delecca Collection.In pencil on the back Stramit Industries fire at Golden Square 1961, painting by William A. Deleccagolden squrae, stramit industries, fire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Stone building, William A. Delecca
... William A. Delecca ...Bill Delecca was born in Bendigo, Victoria in 1929. A Bendigo-based teacher and painter, he has exhibited widely in the local area from 1951, including a retrospective in Bendigo Art Gallery, 1990. He has twice won the Bendigo Art Prize for watercolour and his work is represented in galleries and private collections throughout Australia and overseas. Instrumental in the establishment of degree courses in Art at Bendigo College of Advanced Education, he is also the author of an Education Department report to the Australia Council, 1987.Untitled Oil painting depicting an old miner's cottage. The cottage has two wooden doors the one on the left is open and a window can be seen at the other end. The second door is closed. On the right hand side there is another building. A large tree and a tree stump on the foreground.The signature of the artist at the bottom right hand side landscape, miner's cottage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Portrait, William A. Delecca
... William A. Delecca ...Bill Delecca was born in Bendigo, Victoria in 1929. A Bendigo-based teacher and painter, he has exhibited widely in the local area from 1951, including a retrospective in Bendigo Art Gallery, 1990. He has twice won the Bendigo Art Prize for watercolour and his work is represented in galleries and private collections throughout Australia and overseas. Instrumental in the establishment of degree courses in Art at Bendigo College of Advanced Education, he is also the author of an Education Department report to the Australia Council, 1987.Portrait of a young man. He has dark hair and dark eyes. The signature of the artist at bottom right. Untitled. William Delecca collection.On the back: Camden Art Centerpainting, male youth, portrait -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Landscape, William A. Delecca
... William A. Delecca ...Bill Delecca was born in Bendigo, Victoria in 1929. A Bendigo-based teacher and painter, he has exhibited widely in the local area from 1951, including a retrospective in Bendigo Art Gallery, 1990. He has twice won the Bendigo Art Prize for watercolour and his work is represented in galleries and private collections throughout Australia and overseas. Instrumental in the establishment of degree courses in Art at Bendigo College of Advanced Education, he is also the author of an Education Department report to the Australia Council, 1987.Oil pastel painting of a weatherboard house behind a wooden fence. A bare tree is next to the house and another outside the fence next to a boat. A green shrub at the right. The painting is signed by W.A. Delecca '52. Untitled. William Delecca collection.Signature of the artist at bottom rightaustralian bush, william delecca, landscape -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Landscape, William A. Delecca
... William A. Delecca ...Bill Delecca was born in Bendigo, Victoria in 1929. A Bendigo-based teacher and painter, he has exhibited widely in the local area from 1951, including a retrospective in Bendigo Art Gallery, 1990. He has twice won the Bendigo Art Prize for watercolour and his work is represented in galleries and private collections throughout Australia and overseas. Instrumental in the establishment of degree courses in Art at Bendigo College of Advanced Education, he is also the author of an Education Department report to the Australia Council, 1987.Watercolour of a dirt road, tall trees on both sides and a mountain in the background. Untitled. William Delecca collectionThe signature of the artist at bottom rightlandscape, william delecca -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - Pencil sketch, William A. Delecca, 1961
... William A. Delecca ...Small pencil sketch of a young person asleep. Untitled. William Delecca collectionSigned by the artist in pencil at bottom right: W.A Delecca '61william delecca, pencil sketch -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Portrait Pencil sketch, William A. Delecca
... William A. Delecca ...Pencil sketch of the face of a young woman looking left. Untitled. William Delecca collection.Signed by the author: w A Deleccawilliam delecca, sketch, young woman -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Portrait Pencil sketch, William A. Delecca
... William A. Delecca ...Pencil sketch of a young lady sitting on what looks like grass. She is wearing a long sleeves dress. Untitled. William Delecca collection.Signed by the artist: W A Deleccawilliam delecca, sketch, young woman -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Report on Proposed Water Supply Scheme, 1914
... A K T Sambell ...This is a Report of the Sub-Committee of the Peninsula Water Supply Conference on the Mornington Peninsula Water Supply Scheme. It was prepared by A K T Sambell CE. The engineer's report was adopted by the sub-committee in 1914.Report on Proposed Water Supply Scheme. An Engineer's Report on the Mornington Peninsula Water Supply Scheme written by A K T Sambell CE. Burgundy coloured book.42 pp. with black and white photographs. Neville King CollectionThree pages at the back have been used for writing samples written in pencil.water supply, mornington peninsula, a k t sambell -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Book - Teaching Young Children to Ski, Sylvia A Rice, 1989
... Sylvia A Rice ...This booklet focusing on approaches and advice for teaching skiing skills and techniques was researched by Sylvia A Rice and Kerry A Lee of Falls CreekA spiral bound booklet of 48 pages including text and images. It features an image of two young skiers on the front cover.This booklet focusing on approaches and advice for teaching skiing skills and techniques was researched by Sylvia A Rice and Kerry A Lee of Falls Creek skiing lessons, falls creek ski and board school, ski instructor manuals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Krohn, Charles A, The Lost Battalion of TET: Breakout of the 2/12th Cavalry at Hue, 2008
... Krohn, Charles A. ...A young soldier's duty is to fight, and an old soldier's duty is to remember.A young soldier's duty is to fight, and an old soldier's duty is to remember.vietnam war - 1961-1975 - regimental histories - united states., united states. army. air cavalry division, 2/12th cavalry, battle of hue, tet offensive -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BUTTONS, AMF, cWW2
... A. J. PARKES ...Part of the Cooper Collection.Collection of three large and twelve small copper coloured army uniform buttons. Each features a raised map of 'Australia below a Kings Crown. Word 'Australian Military Forces' written around the edge of each button. metal loop on the back of each for attaching to a ubniform.Various Manufacturers names stamped on back: AJ. PARKES, BRISBANE STOKES & SONS, MELBOURNE J.R. GAUNT & SON LD, LONDON P.J. KING PRY LTD, MELBOURNE, K.G. LUKE PTY LTDcooper collection, buttons, uniform, australian military forces -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, C Allen and A Tuxen, Suveyors, Plans and Sections of Tramways MTOC 1882, 1882
... C Allen and A Tuxen, Suveyors ...Large, hard-bound set of plans for tramway development (Williamstown to Melbourne under the Yarra via Port Melbourne) presented to the 1882 Victorian Leg. Council. Blue-black with gold-stamped maroon title panel.Signed by the Engineer and the Parliamentary Agent.melbourne tramway and omnibus company, transport - tramways -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, B A Carter, Land Plan Primary School 1427 Port Melb, c. 1975
... B A Carter ...The design for extensive planting and landscaping of Nott Street Primary School, Port MelbournePlan of Landscape design for Nott Street Primary School, Port Melbourne.education - primary schools, nott street primary school -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bayley, William A, The Great Zig Zag Railway At Lithgow, 1977
... Bayley, William A. ...A history of the railway from Great Lithgow Zig Zag to get the railway from Sydney over the Blue Mountains down into Lithgow in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.128.non-fictionA history of the railway from Great Lithgow Zig Zag to get the railway from Sydney over the Blue Mountains down into Lithgow in New South Wales.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bayley, William A, Lapstone Zig Zag Railway Blue Mountains - New South Wales, 1972
... Bayley, William A. ...A short history of the Lapstone Zig Zag to get the railway from Lapstone to Glenbrook near Sydney up over the Blue Mountains to Lithgow in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.67.non-fictionA short history of the Lapstone Zig Zag to get the railway from Lapstone to Glenbrook near Sydney up over the Blue Mountains to Lithgow in New South Wales.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bayley, William A, Lithgow Zig Zag Railway Blue Mountains - New South Wales, 1973
... Bayley, William A. ...A short history of the Great Lithgow Zig Zag to get the railway from Sydney over the Blue Mountains down into Lithgow in New South Wales.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA short history of the Great Lithgow Zig Zag to get the railway from Sydney over the Blue Mountains down into Lithgow in New South Wales.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, MAGGS, Alberta, Chicory bag aristocracy : the Richardson famiily of Phillip Island by Alberta Maggs, 1990
... A. Maggs ...Large, blue, soft covered book with black and white photosStamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. Signed by the author.richardson family, chicory, victoria, phillip island, history, ventnor -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Manual, The Met, "MetRail Passenger Fares and Conditions", "Summary of "A" Circulars issued in reference to the Metropolitan Transit Authority tickets introduced after 13-11-83", 1983 - 1985
... "MetRail Passenger Fares and Conditions", "Summary of "A...Ian Yarde, L. A. Strouse ...Manual - approx. 115 A4 pages with card board manilla covers white comb bound with a yellow plastic front cover. Titled "MetRail Passenger Fares and Conditions". At about the 1/.3 point has another card cover titled "Summary of "A" Circulars issued in reference to the Metropolitan Transit Authority tickets introduced after 13-11-83. Issued late 1983, prepared by Ian Yarde of the MetRail Projects Officer for use at Stations by Booking and Ticket Checking staff. Has a note on the second page about the introduction of the new fare system for Neighbourhood tickets, rail, tram and private buses - signed by L. A. Strouse Managing Director, dated 13/11/1983. Has an index to the type of tickets. The second parts includes an index, gives changes up to early 1985, including the Bundoora tram extension.In the top right hand corner in red ink "VR - 20" and in blue ink "Group 74". Numerous notes and minor changes noted throughout the book.trams, tramways, metcard, tickets, manual, the met, metro trains, neighbourhood tickets, bundoora -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Agree to construction a sewer to Car Barn Preston", 1990 to 1920
... construction a sewer to Car Barn Preston"...A. Cameron, W. O Strangward, R. Thompson, C. Ottery ...Set of our four legal agreements within a set of three brown manila folders: .1 - "Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Agree to construction a sewer to Car Barn Preston", dated 26/7/1919 with the Fitzroy, Preston and Northcote Tramways Trust - FNPTT, sealed and signed by the Chair, Member and Secretary of the Trust and same for the MMBW. Single sheet, typed both sides with a location drawing. Folder numbered "23". .2 and .3 - "MMBW Sewer Mains - Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust" - PMTT containing four separate agreements - 20/8/1912, 15/3/1911, 30/4/1909 and 30/5/1914, all folded, sealed and signed documents bound together. Folder number "291 - 292". .4 - ditto with the Melbourne Brunswick Coburg Tramways Trust, MBCTT, dated 23/4/1915 - has various schedules. Folder number "294".trams, tramways, mbctt, fnptt, pmtt, mmbw, construction, depots -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Mr. R. J. Russell, Mr Lewis Russell to Mr. R. A. Spencer, 1938
... Mr Lewis Russell to Mr. R. A. Spencer...L. Russell, Mr Bell, Mr R A Spencer, Mr Eakins, Mr O'Meara ...Letter, Set of two letters, carbon copy, typed by Mr Lewis Russell to Mr. R. A. Spencer while on tour with Mr Bell in 1938. See Reg Item 934 for the report. The two letters give the nitty gritty of the going-on's at the time in the MMTB. .1 - three quarto sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner, dated Monday 2 May, outlining activities at home. The main point is a O'Meara - Eakins appeal which involved extensive legal advice about titles, positions etc. Mr O'Meara title noted as chief draftsman. Notes names of various legal figures such as Mr. Herring KC. Also notes Cr. Gray, Cr. Gorman, Mr. Bell (Jnr?), Mr Cass. Appears that Mr. McGlashan "has been dipping his beak into the flowing bowl" and had been dismissed. Appears he was collecting the fees from the Wattle Park Golf course. Letter continuation of 4 May - appeals still going on, the death of Mr Monsbourgh and dismissal of Mr. Ellis and a 3rd sheet dated 9th May. Reports on drawing up a lease for a Mr. Better, snow and some personal family matters? .2 - letter dated 3/8/1938 Has notes re Mr O'Connor and the benefit society, retiring gratuity, costs, Mr Guice, Mr Richardson. A presentation to the City of Caulfield - Cr Packer and Colonel Cohen, bad press for the MMTB on tram services in the area, Balaclava Road in particular and a report football match between Richmond and Collingwood.Has initials in pencil on base of 2nd pagetrams, tramways, mmtb, letters, publicity, city of caulfield, appeals, personnel, benefit society, gratuity scheme -
Round the Bend Conservation Co-operative
A member building a transpiration bed to recycle the household water. This is a way of concentrating absorption trenches in a confined area, managing waste water and containing the soil disturbance to the site
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Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, A photo of a poster headline "You are here to beat TB", and "Send your family, and friends, too" taken of a promotional display at the Department of Health chest x-ray clinic, Tuberculosis Branch. The photo is from a photograph album circa 1962, c 1962
... A photo of a poster headline "You are here to beat TB", and ...Department of Health chest clinic operated free tuberculosis screening during the 1950' and 60's. Black and white photograph -
Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Photo, taken for display purposes, by the Australian Institute of Engineers Exhibition 1960, of a women flaring a heavy duty Metters paper garbage bag, and adding a plastic bag insert, before adding the bag to a stack - Mont Park Occupational Therapy Unit
... Institute of Engineers Exhibition 1960, of a women flaring a heavy ...