Newspaper summary list of Australians to win Victoria Cross WW1(Herald 24/6/1919). A2 size, includes 50 photographs of recipients. Article list name, rank, unit, place/date of birth, occupation, where/when won, remarks. Bendigo area: Alexander Stewart Burton (Kyneton), Albert Jacka (Wedderburn), Walter Peeler (Barkers Creek), William John Symons (Eaglehawk).military, world war 1, victoria cross

26th Annual Report (1962-63): Ansett Transport Industries Ltd; 28 pages. Includes colour photos.business, transport, ansett transport

Letter (Ansett Transport Industries to R K Munro enquiry (see 1200.44): Letter signed by K B Osborne, Advertising and Publicity Coordinator. Enclosing an article by Stanley Brogden (see 1200.43)person, individual, basil watson

Newspaper cuttings (Argus,8 July 1861) re Murray River Railway. enclosed in a buff envelope 'The Australasian T.& G. Mutual Life, Assurance Society Ltd.letterhead on exterior. a. 'Progress of the works' 2/7/1861; b. 'Opening of the line to Woodend' 8/7/1861; c. Paragraph on first official train trip to Woodend (Argus? 7/1861) Connection to Watson family possibly through mention of Mr. G.W. Knight, the district engineer of the Sunbury section of the railway.person, individual, basil watson

Letter, lemon envelope and paper, from Larkin Aircraft Supply Co Ltd, Melbourne Aerodrome, Dudley Street, Melbourne, addressed to Mr. Keith Munro, Wilkinson & Lavender, 444 Collins Street, Melbourne, dated 3rd September 1929. Re: thanks for loan of material re aeronautical career of Basil Watson. Signed: Bernard Cronin, Publicity Officer. Parcel and letter delivered by hand.person, individual, basil watson

Three paged article on Reg Ansett's Aviation Empire from 'Aircraft Magazine', March 1961, entitled: '25 Years in Air Transport' by Stanley Brogden. Highlights Reg Ansett's career in aviation from 1936 to 1961. Article sent to Mr R K Munro, Bendigo in an envelope from Ansett Transport Industries Ltd.person, individual, basil watson

1 original and 2 duplicates copies of a selection of 14 important aviation events and dates in Australia, including Basil Watson flights. Original signed by Robert Keith Munro (Basil Watson's cousin) with attached handwritten note re Wright Bros. Stuck to bottom of page 2 of original : air mail sticker; 3d Australia Air Mail Service stamp;by aerial mail A.A. S.Ltd blue and white stamp; 'shorter by days to ensure earliest delivery please reply by air mail, time is money' label.person, individual, basil watson

Single paged typed letter (carbon copy) from Air Department (England) 25th November, 1915, to 'All Inspectors' requesting that pilots carry out certain aircraft flying tests (climb, speed) with a view to increasing the efficiency of aircraft. 'Mr Watson' is handwritten in purple pencil, top left of page.person, individual, basil watson

Coloured sticker with an illustration of an aircraft flying over an Australian rural scene. Around the border: Australian Aerial Services Limited - Larkin Aircraft Supply Co Ltd' . Section (blank) for addresses (to and from). No obvious connection with Watson era.person, individual, basil watson

8 page philatelic bulletin bound with single staple. One page article 'Basil Watson Anniversary Flight' marked the 50th anniversary of the airmail flight from Mt Gambier to Melbourne. Includes a mini biography of Basil Watson and an impression of the postmark used for the flight.government, state, philatelic bulletin

Aviation Historical Society of Australia Journal May/ June1966. 32 Quarto pages, stapled. No apparent reference to Basil Watson.organization, society, aviation

A.H.S.A. (Aviation Historical Society of Australia) journal article - Basil Watson and aircraft photos; Jan/Feb 1967. Five photos on the single page: 1. Basil Watson's biplane at 'Foilacleugh', Melbourne, 1916; 2. Biplane under construction in Billiard Room, 1916; 3. Basil Watson (in centre) at Warrnambool, 1917; 4. Official souvenir cover (envelope) for 50th anniversary of airmail flight; 5. Piper Cherokee - PMG Department - 50th Anniversary of airmail flight.person, individual, basil watson

a. Assam silk fabric from Basil Watson's plane (portion); has oil protective coating. Stylised initials 'BW' painted in grey and black. Irregular shaped portion; b. typed display card to accompany this item.aviation, civilian, fabric

Unused piece of silk fabric (left-over from construction of a Basil Watson plane?)aviation, civilian, silk fabric

Piece of silk fabric from Basil Watson's plane; with stylised logo 'BW' painted in grey and black. Handwritten on back in ink 'Taken from Basil's plane' Potentially taken from Basil Watson's plane following his fatal crash at Point Cook in 1917.aviation, civilian, fabric

Section of silk fabric from Biplane partly painted with airforce type symbol. Encrusted with fragments of red and blue paint (also loose). Plus sand? Could be from Basil Watson's plane that crashed into Port Phillip Bay, near Point Cook in 1917. Basil died in the accident.aviation, civilian, fabric

Correspondence relating to Radio Broadcast - Basil Watson Story, to air on 3BO (Bendigo) on 28th Nov, 1961. Various correspondence to and from Keith Munro of 63 Pike St, Quarry Hill relating to the Broadcast. Itemised list of correspondence is appended to item 1200.67.person, individual, basil watson

Agreement between Hall Aviation School, London Aerodrome,Hendon and Basil Watson for flying instruction for ordinary Pilot's certificate of the Royal Aero Club. Includes tuition fee and details of agreement relating to liabilities and damage etc. Signed by B Watson, 2nd September 1915 and witnessed by B? Francis, Manager, Hall Aviation Co. (Flying School).Hall Aviation School,Hendon, N.W. London Aerodrome.person, individual, basil watson

Collection of advertising posters for aviation displays of Basil Watson: a. ''Aeroplane'' - gymkhana at Aspendale Racecourse, 30th Dec, (1916); b. ''Sensational Aviation'' - general leaflet on Basil Watson with picture of plane; c. ''Aerial Mail'' Mt Gambier to Melbourne includes photo of biplane and Basil Watson; d. ''Sensational Aviation'' Basil Watson is coming.person, individual, basil watson

Souvenir paper parachute ''Released from Basil Watson's biplane using 'Shell' benzine.'' Red, white and blue (Union Jack) square attached by 4 cotton threads to a cardboard cutout of the 'Shell' logo.person, individual, basil watson

Flight souvenir of Basil Watson in pennant shape. Union Jack design on front. Advertisement for 'Employers' Liability Insurance Corporation Ltd (of London) on back. A souvenir of the flight of B. Watson, Melbourne to Bendigo, 29th Nov 1916 and Bendigo to Melbourne, 15th Dec. 1916. '' 100 miles in 65 minutes''.person, bendigo, basil watson

16 pages souvenir programme - aviation exhibition of Basil Watson. Dated Warrnambool on Saturday Jan 27th 1917. Includes introduction on Basil Watson, an interview with Basil Watson on the war and aviation, photos of a seaplane, bi-plane and Basil Watson. Includes 7 pages of advertisements. Printer: E A Green, 14 McKillop St, Melbourne.person, individual, basil watson

a. Album of 12 photographs (Basil Watson story): construction of plane at family home plus two photos of crash site at Point Cook. Inscribed beside frontispiece photo is: Basil Watson - Age 23 - Accidentally killed whilst flying at Point Cook March 28 1917'. Inside front cover: 'To dear Keith, With love from Aunt Belle', 'Foilacleugh' St Kilda St., Elsternwick July 1917. b. Listing of photos in this album - concise description of 12 photosperson, individual, basil watson

Letters enclosed within cardboard enclosures. Written on outside ' Air Mail, 'Flown Covers' R.K. Munro, 63 Pyke Street, Bendigo, Vic. Aus.' Stamped underneath stamp 'booking agents for Australian Aerial Services Ltd. Per Aerial Mail'. Airmail Envelopes sundry addresses : 9 addressed to Wilkinson & Lavender, Melbourne - from Hay, NSW. (no contents); 1 addressed to K Munro c/o Box 808J GPO Melbourne - contains 3 used 3d. Stamps (Airmail Service). Stamped on back of one envelope: Wilkinson & Lavender Ltd., Riverina Office, Hay, N.S.W. Auctioneers, Stock & Station Agents, Sydney & Hay. Date 10 May, 1929, stamped on back of envelope.communication, postal, airmail

12 unused 'By Air Mail' envelope stickers, enclosed in cardboard cover. Stuck to black backing 'This letter was sent by airmail Trans Australian Airmail Please Reply'person, individual, basil watson

Black and white mounted photograph of a biplane in flight, possibly looping the loop (no ground shown for reference!) Photograph is presumably of B Watson, pilot. Printed on lower RHS ''Percival Pinder (Returned Soldier) 120 Carpenter St, Bendigo''Percival Pinder (returned soldier), 120 Carpenter Street, Bendigo.person, individual, basil watson

Black and white mounted photograph of Basil Watson in biplane . Half head of Basil Watson peering out of cockpit. Lower RHS: Photographer's logo: ''Kalm'' 57-59 Pall Mall, BendigoKalma, 57 & 59 Pall Mall Bendigo.person, individual, basil watson

Black and white portrait photograph of Basil Watson. Timber frame, glass front and wire stand on back. ''Basil'' is handwritten in ink on lower RHS; imprint on backing sheet: '' Sears Studios, Melbourne''Sears Studios, Melbourneperson, individual, basil watson

Two sepia photographs of gravesite of Basil Watson (taken at Booroondara Cemetery, Kew): a. showing floral tribute from AFC (Australian Flying Corps); b. wreath on a flower-covered object (possibly a part of Watson's plane?)Portrait Studio, 131 Chapel St. Balaclavaperson, individual, basil watson

Studio sepia photograph of Basil Watson as a youth, possibly in school uniform. Aged about 12 years. 'Basil Watson' handwritten in biro on back.Melba & Co., Melbourneperson, individual, basil watson, melba photography melbourne