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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD, ARMY AIRSHIP 'THE GAMMA', ca. 1914
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD, ARMY AIRSHIP 'THE GAMMA'... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD, ARMY AIRSHIP 'THE GAMMA' ...Black and white postcard. Written in top RH corner: ' Army Airship The Gamma' Image shows tethered army airship with ground-crew holding airship down with lines. Large buildings, possibly hangars, in background. 'Our Aerial Defence' Series.John Drew, Aldershot & Farnboroughmilitary, aviation, airship 'the gamma' -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD. A SEVEN CYLINDER ROTARY AEROPLANE ENGINE, ca. 1914
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD. A SEVEN CYLINDER ROTARY... - front view. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD. A SEVEN ...A seven cylinder aeroplane rotary aeroplane engine - front view.machinery, engines - internal combustion, seven cylinder rotary aeroplane engine -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD. A SEVEN CYLINDER ROTARY ENGINE, ca. 1914
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD. A SEVEN CYLINDER ROTARY... engine from aeroplane - rear view. Photograph BASIL WATSON ...A seven cylinder aeroplane rotary engine from aeroplane - rear view.aviation, civilian, rotary engine -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD. BROOKLANDS MOTOR TRACK AND FLYING GROUND, ca. 1914
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD. BROOKLANDS MOTOR TRACK... above this scene. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD ...On bottom of postcard: 'Brooklands Motor Track and Flying Ground' . Track shown with four racing cars near finish. Biplane flying above this scene.Valentine's Seriesaviation, civilian, brooklands motor track -
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Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD - FLYING AT HENDON. MR G W BEATTY, ca. 1914
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD - FLYING AT HENDON. MR G...' Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD - FLYING AT HENDON. MR G ...Mr Beatty sitting on fuselage of biplane. 7 cylinder rotary engine biplane with two propellers behind wings (each side). Four-wheeled undercarriage. Written on bottom in white: 'Flying at Hendon, Mr. G.W. Beatty'aviation, civilian, hendon, mr. g.w. beatty -
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Newspaper - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTING RE THE LIFE OF BASIL WATSON, 1950
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTING RE THE LIFE OF...; Finale. Newspaper BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTING RE ...Newspaper cutting ''In the Spotlight'' re life of Basil Watson. Cuttings enclosed in cream envelope, on front ' Aeronautical notes re Basil G. Watson and other's Bendigo Advertiser of Nov 29th 1950. Paragraph headings: Gallant Airman; Official Mail; The Letter; Aerial Exhibition; Stunting; Finale.person, bendigo, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PARACHUTE RELEASED FROM BASIL WATSON'S PLANE, 1917
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PARACHUTE RELEASED FROM... square?) Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PARACHUTE ...Souvenir parachute released from Basil Watson's Biplane enclosed in envelope 'The Australian T & G Mutual Life Assurance Society ltd., incorporated in Victoria 1876' Paper parachute in the form of a red, white and blue (Union Jack) square attached by cotton threads to a cardboard ''Shell'' logo. Printed on logo is ''Released from Basil Watson's biplane in Victoria 1917''. Advertising slogan for Shell benzine. 'Spare' cardboard Shell logo (detached from another Union Jack square?)person, individual, basil watson -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOS RE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BASIL WATSON'S AIRMAIL FLIGHT, 1967
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOS RE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF... PERSON Individual basil watson Collection of 6 photos re 50th ...Collection of 6 photos re 50th Anniversary of Basil Watson's airmail flight, Mt Gambier to Melbourne. Handwritten notes on reverse of each photo - photos taken by Mrs V I Perkin, sister of Basil Watson.person, individual, basil watson -
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Newspaper - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF AIRMAIL FLIGHT, 1967
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS OF 50TH... PERSON Individual basil watson Newspaper cuttings of 50th ...Newspaper cuttings of 50th anniversary flight of the re-enactment of the first South Australia Victoria air mail. Item enclosed in small envelope. Re-enactment done by Douglas Watson, a nephew of the pioneer airman, Basil Watson.. a. Bendigo Advertiser, 24th Feb. 1967; b. The Age 28th Feb, 1967. (in an envelope marked ''Re Basil Watson'' - newspaper and date written in biro.)person, individual, basil watson -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MT GAMBIER-MELBOUNRE FLIGHT (CHEROKEE AIRCRAFT AT ESSENDON AIRPORT), 1967
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MT GAMBIER... with negative ID number, V1867/2 Photograph BASIL WATSON COLLECTION ...50th Anniversary of Mt Gambier-Melbourne flight, Feb. 1917 (Cherokee aircraft at Essendon Airport), Re-enactment of flight by pilot John Hardingham. A. Cherokee aircraft on tarmac, on back b. Cherokee aircraft with Mrs V I Perkin (Basil's sister), Mr Luscombe (PMG Department) and a mailbag sitting on tarmac. Handwritten ID on backs plus PMG stamp with negative ID number, V1867/2person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AGREEMENT BETWEEN HALL AVIATION SCHOOL AND B WATSON, 1915
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AGREEMENT BETWEEN HALL AVIATION...). Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AGREEMENT BETWEEN HALL AVIATION ...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 -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ADVERTISING POSTERS FOR AVIATION DISPLAYS OF B WATSON, 1916- 1917
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ADVERTISING POSTERS FOR AVIATION... PERSON Individual basil watson Collection of advertising posters ...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 -
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Souvenir - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PAPER PARACHUTE, 1917
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PAPER PARACHUTE... PERSON Individual basil watson Souvenir paper parachute ...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 -
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Souvenir - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FLIGHT SOUVENIR PENNANT MELBOURNE TO BENDIGO FLIGHT 1916, 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FLIGHT SOUVENIR PENNANT MELBOURNE... in 65 minutes''. Souvenir BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FLIGHT ...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 -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PROGRAMME - AVIATION EXHIBITION, 1917
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PROGRAMME - AVIATION... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PROGRAMME - AVIATION ...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 -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS (BASIL WATSON STORY), 1917
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS (BASIL WATSON... description of 12 photos Photograph BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ALBUM ...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 -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIRMAIL ENVELOPES (SUNDRY ADDRESSED), 1929 (various)
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIRMAIL ENVELOPES (SUNDRY... on back of envelope. Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIRMAIL ...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 -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: UNUSED 'BY AIR MAIL' ENVELOPE STICKERS, c. 1929
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: UNUSED 'BY AIR MAIL' ENVELOPE...' Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: UNUSED 'BY AIR MAIL' ENVELOPE ...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 -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF A BIPLANE IN FLIGHT, c. 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF A BIPLANE IN FLIGHT...) 120 Carpenter St, Bendigo'' Photograph BASIL WATSON COLLECTION ...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 -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON IN BIPLANE, c. 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON IN... WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON IN BIPLANE ...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 -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON, c. 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON...'' Photograph BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF 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 -
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Newspaper - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ALBUM OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ABOUT BASIL WATSON, 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ALBUM OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ABOUT... Gambier to Melbourne (1967). Newspaper BASIL WATSON COLLECTION ...16 page hardcover ALBUM OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ABOUT BASIL WATSON compiled by Robert Keith Munro. On spine: 'Basil G Watson Aviator Dec 9th 1916' Comprising newspaper cuttings of the flying exploits of Basil Watson, his accidental death, funeral and inquest. Cuttings from the Bendigo Advertiser, Bendigo Independent, Herald and other local papers. Also includes cuttings of 50th anniversary of mail flight from Mt Gambier to Melbourne (1967).aviation, civilian, basil watson -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: GRAVESITE OF BASIL WATSON, 1917
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: GRAVESITE OF BASIL WATSON... COLLECTION: GRAVESITE OF 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 -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: STUDIO PHOTGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON AS A YOUTH, c. 1906
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: STUDIO PHOTGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON... COLLECTION: STUDIO PHOTGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON AS A YOUTH ...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 -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS RELATING TO OPENING OF BENDIGO AIRPORT 1970, 1970
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS RELATING TO.... Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS RELATING ...Newspaper cuttings relating to opening of Bendigo Airport, 15th Feb 1970, cuttings enclosed in an envelope. On front ; re opening Bendigo Aerodrome, Welsford, Sunday February 15/2/1970, nice summer day 80 degrees temp., details of Donald Busch crash same day' Cuttings: a. Bendigo Advertiser, 12th Feb 1970 announcing Official Opening and activities on the day; b. Bendigo Advertiser, 16th Feb 1970 - description of fatal crash and death of millionaire Don Busch; c. as for b.; d. The Sun, 16th Feb 1970 front page description of fatal crash.aviation, civilian, bendigo airport -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ALBUM OF POSTCARDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS - PLANES & AVIATORS, 1911-1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ALBUM OF POSTCARDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS... gathered by Basil Watson when in England.b.Various aircraft... collection gathered by Basil Watson when in England.b.Various ...From 'magnetic' album (1200.57.a) and probably collection gathered by Basil Watson when in England.b.Various aircraft and aviators of the era (75) - many with names of aircraft and persons printed on front of card. c. Four cards of note: 1. 3 males in front of a bi-plane - 'Basil' written in ink on top border (above RH male of group); 2. postcard with 'Xmas Greetings from the Australian Flying Squadron'- on reverse: dated Egypt 1916/17 and addressed to Basil Watson at Elsternwick, from ''your forgotten pal, 'Nicco' ''. 3. 7 males (2 in uniform) in factory setting; one male standing higher than others - written in ink on top border 'Basil' (above latter male).Card addressed to G A Watson, Elsternwick ''My dear Dad'' (not postmarked) re availability of tools. d. photograph of biplane (no inscription) - B Watson plane??cottage, miners -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PORTRAIT - MINIATURE PHOTOGRAPH
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PORTRAIT - MINIATURE PHOTOGRAPH... but no name attached. Photograph BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PORTRAIT ...Tintype portrait - miniature photograph: head and shoulders of young male, possibly Basil Watson but no name attached.person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PUBLICITY CARDS FOR AUSTRALIAN AERIAL SERVICES LTD, c. 1930
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PUBLICITY CARDS FOR AUSTRALIAN... agents for Australian Aerial Services Ltd' Document BASIL WATSON ...Two publicity cards for Australian Aerial Services Ltd a. heart-shaped fold-out card highlighting the safety record of Australian Aerial Services Ltd. 'Flying with Shell' pop-out on card with image of bi-plane 'There is no need to be Half-hearted about taking a Flight in our Aeroplanes!When you are up aloft with us you are perfectly safe'; b. rectangular card highlighting safety record of AAS Ltd with aerial route map on reverse. Inside card: We will not stunt; Land on Unknown Grounds; or Fly unnecessarily Low. We always - Take off into wind; Overhaul our engines and aircraft periodically; and Consider comfort of our Passengers' Red stamp of 'Wilkinson & Lavender Ltd on back of card - Booking agents for Australian Aerial Services Ltd'business, transport, aviation -
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Newspaper - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON BASIL WATSON, 1971
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON BASIL WATSON... WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON BASIL WATSON ...'Then and Now' newspaper article on Basil Watson by Keith Dunstan ('Sun' 4/12/1971) titled 'That daring young man' Article enclosed in buff envelope 'Melb Sun, Dec 4th 1971 re Basil Watson, written in blue. Envelope addressed to Mrs. F. Stilwell, 46 Brougham Street, Bendigo Vic 3550, 7c stamp on top. Article deals with biography of Basil Watson and details his exploits with the development of his airplane and flying experiences. 3 photos of plane: building it in the ballroom of his family home in Brighton; testing the cockpit for size and the finished 'plane. Refers to Brighton Historical Society exhibition in honour of Basil Watson.person, individual, basil watson -
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Newspaper - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LIST OF AUSTRALIANS TO WIN VICTORIA CROSS WW1, 1919
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LIST OF AUSTRALIANS TO WIN... (Eaglehawk). Newspaper BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LIST OF AUSTRALIANS ...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