Mr John Watt set up farming in 1879. He was a native of Port Fairy. He was educated in Scotland and came back to Victoria and selected 320 acres on the Snowy River.The property extended from Majors Creek Road to around about Gilbert's Gulch.The Watt family settled in Orbost as farmers being one of the first farming families in the district.A black / white photograph showing wooden farm sheds and wagons. a small wooden house is on the right hand side and there are tall trees in the fioreground.on back - Mrs Watts farmwatt- farm agriculture-buildings

This photograph shows Ina Warren with Jack warren, Linda Warren and Cora Lynn. The photographer was Warren, Helena (1871-1962) who was a self-taught photographer who became both the local press correspondent and a producer of humorous trompe l'oeil postcard images. Helena Warren was a thirty-two year old settler living on a small mixed farm with her husband, William, at Newmerella, near Orbost in Gippsland, Victoria, when she bought her first camera, an Austral Box quarter-plate. Her family says she was entirely self-taught, like many women photographers who started out with nothing but the instructions on the packets of film and chemicals. In over fifty years practice she graduated from the total novice, who opened all her first mail order plates in bright sunlight and ruined them, to a competent photographer who became both the local press correspondent and an inveterate producer of humorous trompe l’oeil postcard images. Helena Francis Warren (nee McKeown) was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She supplied the photos for the Back-To-Orbost celebration book in 1937 and also designed the Back-To-Orbost badge. She was known for her soft toy making. (by Ivy Rodwell in from Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District by Mary Gilbert). This photograph has significance in its association with Helen Frances Warren, a popular Orbost identity who was well known as an accomplished photographer and needleworker,A black / white photograph of a woman with three small children sitting in a pumpkin on water . There are small flags (Australian and British) at each end. On the pumpkin is "HMAS ORBOST".pumpkins-orbost warren-helena-photographer

This photograph shows Percy De Forest and his brother, Alfred of McLeod Street, Orbost. The photographer was Warren, Helena (1871-1962) who was a self-taught photographer who became both the local press correspondent and a producer of humorous trompe l'oeil postcard images. Helena Warren was a thirty-two year old settler living on a small mixed farm with her husband, William, at Newmerella, near Orbost in Gippsland, Victoria, when she bought her first camera, an Austral Box quarter-plate. Her family says she was entirely self-taught, like many women photographers who started out with nothing but the instructions on the packets of film and chemicals. In over fifty years practice she graduated from the total novice, who opened all her first mail order plates in bright sunlight and ruined them, to a competent photographer who became both the local press correspondent and an inveterate producer of humorous trompe l’oeil postcard images. Helena Francis Warren (nee McKeown) was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She supplied the photos for the Back-To-Orbost celebration book in 1937 and also designed the Back-To-Orbost badge. She was known for her soft toy making. (by Ivy Rodwell in from Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District by Mary Gilbert). This photograph has significance in its association with Helen Frances Warren, a popular Orbost identity who was well known as an accomplished photographer and needleworker,Two black / white photograohs of two small children sitting in a large pumpkin on water.on front - An Orbost Pumpkinpumpkins-orbost de-forest warren-helena-photography

The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall) This frame was made by Mary Lynch, wife of Matt Lynch. Pictured in the photograph are: Back: W. Fisher, Archie Rodwell, Mat Lynch, Rupert Mosley, George Granter, Arthur Saunders, Arther Pardew, John Bird, John Gilbert. Front: Bill Ginning, George Perry (secretary) John Johnston (president), Carl Dreverman.This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history. It is also an example of the craft skills of women in the early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a group of thirteen men, some standing, some sitting in front of a wooden shed. The photograph is in an ornate frame made of dried seeds.on front - "Orbost Agricultural Show Committee probably 1904"orbost-agricultural-society lynch-mary orbost-show

This is a photograph of John Draffin and his family. John Draffin was for a time the Orbost Shire Secretary. John Draffin came to Australia as a child with his parents from the north of Ireland . He came to Orbost in 1894 and was Shire Secretary from then until 1910 He had four children: Andrina, Eva, George, Maggie, Sally and Nellie. "Mr Draffin was 67 years of age when he died. He had for many years been engaged in farming pursuits, and at one time held the position of champion plough- man of Victoria. In his younger days he used to make it his boast- that although he was a small man he could do as much work as a big one Some thirty odd years ago be took up land in South Gippsland, but in 1895 gave up farming, and was appointed secretary to the Orbost shire, a position which he held until he was compelled by failing health to resign." - from Snowy River Mail 1 August 1912.John Draffin was a prominent Orbost citizen involved in many community activities.A black / white studio photograph of a family - mother father and six children. The parents are seated with the youngest child, other children are standing.draffin-john orbost-shire-secretary

Given by John J Johnson (763-9337), 18 Beckenham Drive, FTGWhite china bowl, irregular shape with black edge. Around flutes with pen and ink drawing of the old Ringwood town hall. +Additional Keywords: Johnson, John JTown Hall, Ringwood, Victoria.; On back: RKG - Made in CESHOSLOV

A brief history of the Ringwood Movie Club by Doug Tanner and 'Bewitched Beauty' by Jack Lundy. A signed copy - 'To the Ringwood Historical Research Group 9-6-1980Story of the Ringwood Movie Club. Small eight page booklet with mid-blue covers with reels of film and film strip on front and back. +Additional Keywords: Lundy, Jack / Tanner, Doug / Lundy-Clarke, JohnInside front cover: A brief history of the Ringwood Movie Club by Doug Tanner. "Bewitched Beauty" by Jack Lundy. Donated to the Ringwood Historical Research Group, 9.6.80.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tilley-storm-lantern-X246-May- Tilley storm lantern, this model has been in production since 1964 The Tilley Lamp derives from John Tilley’s invention of the hydro-pneumatic blowpipe in 1813 in England. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerosene_lamp#Pressure_lamp Pressure lamps are far more sophisticated than wick lamps and produce a much brighter light, although they can be quite complicated and fiddly to use. This type of lamp is commonly known in the UK as a "Tilley lamp", after a manufacturer of the same name, and in North America as a "Coleman lantern" for similar reasons. A kerosene blowtorch displaying the various aspects of the kerosene burnerA pressure lamp has a fuel tank at the bottom with a small pump to pressurise the kerosene. There is a narrow gap up to the top of the lamp, called a flue, and at the top of the lamp there is a burner (gas outlet). Directly underneath the burner is the mantle, a fabric bag coated with chemicals that incandesce when heated by the gas flame. The burner lamp is known for its brightness. It is so bright because of the amount of pressure that is placed onto the wick. This pressure allows a steady flow of the gasoline and a constant light Tilley Storm Pressure Lantern, model no x246 has a stainless steel base which is filled with kerosene, with a pump used to pressurize the kerosene vapor. Under the base is a sticker.On top is a black hood with vents which sits on the glass heat resistant shade. The glass shade has an etched label. It has a white and pink mantle on the central rod with a long shaped stainless steel handle, this folds down when not in use.Base - Sticker Tilley Lamp Model X246 Etched on glass shade Tilley, Durosil, ITI, Heat Resistant. Made in Englandlantern tilley pump pressure mantle kerosene methylated spirits stainless steel lamp kerosene lamp round glass cylinder

These 3 plaques were originally placed on 3 doors within the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo in recognition of the years of service as volunteers to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch & Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch in 2011. Over time the small plaques were added regarding their ongoing volunteer years and passing. During the renovations to the Soldiers Memorial Institute & Museum which closed in 2016 all plaques were taken down that were in the building. These 3 were not put back in the original positions. .1) John Kerr Barnes OAM, refer Cat No 8040 for his volunteer service. .2) John Edward Fay, refer Cat No 8129P for his volunteer service. .3) William James Norman Smart, refer Cat No 8131.2P for his volunteer service..1) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, one small gold plaque placed on the bottom RH corner. .2) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, 3 small gold colour plaques have been added. .3) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, 2 small gold colour plaques have been added.brsl, smirsl, plaque, recognition, volunteer

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No. 397661 Collection. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.Jungle green knitted woollen crew neck jumper. Shoulder boards with Major's crown and RACT badge attached to each epaulette. Epaulettes fastened with velcro. Khaki fabric reinforcement panels sewn onto shoulders and elbows. khaki fabric pockets for pens sewn onto top of LH sleeve. Black plastic name badge attached to RH side. White calico manufacturers and washing instruction labels sewn to inside of collar. Button hole on front of neck band.8405. 66-3-2702, size small (upwards arrow^), SERVICE NO, NAME.On black plastic name badge: "HERDMAN". On manufacturers label: JOHN BROWN, VIC, 1978, DSN uniform, jumper, royal australian corps of transport, major, kevin john herdman

This is a tall, varnished 'Roll of Honour' . Brown varnish. The top has a small gable under which is the title "ST. JOHNS CHURCH OF ENGLAND" done in gold paint. The two sides are made of a hardwood with two slots routed out of them. The bottom has a small ledge of hardwood. Under the ledge are three curved end pieces. The name section is made from plywood. The names are painted in gold paint. It has 29 names and shows Christian names. There are four gold crowns denoting the members that died.ww1, church of england bendigo, honour board

1. 2. 3. This is an English book designed for WW2. 4. This is an Australian book designed for WW2. 5. This is a British Commonwealth Book. GB, NZ, Aust.1. Home Guard Handbook - red buckram cover. Blue and black printing, it has 126 pages of text and weapon drawings. Author John Brophy. 2. Home Guard Fieldcraft Manual. Green buckram cover, black print, small book and map of Australia on front. 171 pages of text and drawings and photos. Author Major John Langdon-Davies. 3. Advance Training for the Home Guard. Author John Brophy. This book has a blue buckram cover. Printing is in black ink. It has 142 pages of text and drawings. 4. The essentials of training for the home guard, Weapons and minor Infantry tactics. Author Capt. A.S. Keighley ex AIF . 36 pages and drawings. 5. The Home Guard in the Field. Light blue cardboard cover. 52 pages of text and drawings.1. Marked on the top is “1/9” 2. First page has “3/3” written in pencil. 3. Front cover has a tattered label from “McGills Agency, Elizabeth St, Vic” 4. Marked on front in pencil “5/8” Also has a round sticky label from “Albury Book Bazaar” 5. Rubber stamp on front cover from McGills Agency.ww2, home guard, manuals

Collection of documents related to K.J. Herdman's visit to PNG as part of CMF Officer's visit, 2nd Dec to 13th Dec 1968. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service. 2. Notes related to Herdman's visit to PNG. List of personnel on visit. 4. Patrol ration pack details. 5. PNG Training Depot Hand Book, 6. Report - CMF Officer's visit to PNG. 2-13 Dec 1968. 8. Extended report by K.J. Herdman on CMF Officer's visit to PNG Command 1968. dated 21 Feb 1969. 9. Document related to CMF Officer's visit to Lae battlefields. 10. Detailed itinerary of CMF Officer's visit to Lae Battlefields. 11. Document detailing the organisation of PNG Command. 12. Document detailing the organisation of PNG Command. 12. Document detailing the organisation of HQ PNG Command (Murray Barracks) 13. Document detailing the itinerary for CMF Officers visit to PNG Command. the groups involved. K.J. Herdman was in Group 2. 1. Two (2) Rectangular paper airline tickets. Front page is orange in colour with black and white text. Picture of a flower. handwritten passenger details, handwritten flight details inside each, tickets stapled together. 2. Small cream coloured soft cover notebook. Title and Rising Sun logo on front in black. lined pages with cut edges. Pages secured with two staples. 3. Topographical map of New Guinea - Wewak West. 4. Green coloured single page pamphlet with text in black on both sides. one side in English and the other in Pidgin English. 5. Quarto sized nine page document. Front cover has title in black and a black line illustration featuring a palm tree and crocodile. Pages stapled together along spine. 6. Handwritten foolscap sized document. Text in black ink. Writing on one side. 7. Letter handwritten in blue ink. Writing on one side. plain paper. 8. Handwritten foolscap sized document. Text in blue ink. 8 pages of writing. Pages stapled in top LHC. 9. Foolscap sized document with text in black type. Printing on one side of each page. Two sheets of plain paper stapled on to LHC. 10. Three (3) page foolscap sized document with pages stapled on top LHC. Text in black type. Printing on one side of each page. 11. Five (5) page foolscap sized document with pages stapled on top LHC in landscape format. Text in black type, 12. Single page foolscap sized document with text in black type. 13. Eight (8) page foolscap sized document with pages stapled on top LHC. Text in black type.1. Handwritten passenger details on cover and inside each ticket. 2. Handwritten notes in blue ink on first 11 pages. 12. Handwritten on back of paper in black ink: THE DOCTOR SAID "YES", Brian Best.army, training notes, kevin john herdman

Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record..1) Khaki battle dress jacket with button-front and attached belt and buckle. Royal Australian Army Service Corps badges on each shoulder. Captain's cloth pips on each epaulette. Two button-down breast pockets. Buttons are made of bakelite. .2) Pair khaki battle dress trousers with button fly. Two side pockets, two hip pockets with button-down flaps. Large button-down pocket on left thigh. Adjustable waist straps on each side of the waist band. Adjustable straps on each cuff. Buttons are brown bakelite..1) On label inside: 'M. TX, SIZE 7'. .2) On name patch inside waist band: 'Herdman'. On smaller patch on waist band: 'M. TX, SIZE 7'.royal australian army service corps, kevin john herdman, uniform, battle dress

Part of the Kevin John Herdman No.397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Pair of khaki coloured shoulder boards, each with a Queen's Crown and RACT badge. The crown represents the rank of Major. On the back of each board are loops for fitting to an epaulette.Stamped on a loop on each board: 'SMALL 14 - 151/2'.uniform, shoulder board, major, kevin john herdman, royal australian corps of transport

Part of the Kevin John Herdman No.397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Pair khaki coloured shoulder boards without rank insignia or corps badge. Pim holes where insignia and badge were originally attached. on the back of each board are loops for fitting to an epaulette.Stamped on a loop on back of each: 'SMALL 14 - 151/2'.uniform, shoulder boards, kevin john herdman

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Four jungle green coloured shoulder boards. each has an RACT corps badge. .1) to .3) have a Queen's Crown signifying the rank of Major. .4)'s crown is missing. Each board has two loops on the back for attaching to an epaulette. .1) to .4) Stamped on one rear loop: “SMALL 14 - 15 1/2”uniform, shoulder boards, major, royal australian corps of transport, kevin john herdman

Part of the Kevin John Herdman , No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Collection of 23 small round gold coloured army service jacket buttons. Each is embossed with a Queen's Crown and the cypher EIIR. On the back of each is a loop for sewing onto a uniform.uniform, button, kevin john herdman

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Pair of jungle green coloured shoulder boards in original clear plastic packaging. Paper label with item details included.On paper label: '8456-66-031-1890, SLEEVE, SHOULDER, OFFICER, GREEN, SMALL, QTY. 1 PAIR'.uniform, shoulder boards, officer, kevin john herdman

Map extract showing the towns of Cheddar, Rodney Stoke, Westbury and a smaller town of Easton. The area depicted is part of Somerset, England. Map is hand drawn by J.J. Raisbeck date unknown. John James RAISBECK was born on 4 July 1880 at Christchurch New Zealand. He served 4 years (Citizen Military Force - CMF) in 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment in Central VIC with the rank 2nd Lieutenant. He was the first Australian appointed to the Survey Section RAE, on 16 April 1910, as a draughtsman which was his civilian profession, with the rank Warrant Officer, honorary 2nd Lieutenant. He was required to resign his commission in the CMF. He supervised the draughting work of the Section in Melbourne and was largely responsible for the mapping standards and specifications set in the production of the Cowes one-inch-to-one-mile military map, which became the enduring Australian standard. He was also responsible for supervising the printing of the maps by the Victorian Government Printer. He was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the AIF Survey Corps draft on 6 December 1917 (from Melbourne) embarking for England on 22 December 17. He was attached to the Australian Corps Topographic Section in France from 21 April 1918 to 5 March 1919 serving as Second-in-Command and as Officer Commanding. He was promoted Lieutenant 15 October 1918, attending the AIF Survey School, Southampton in 1919, returning to Australia 23 June 1919, before his AIF appointment was terminated 17 July 1919. He went on to serve the Survey Section RAE and Australian Survey Corps, including in the Second World War, having been promoted Captain then Major and Officer Commanding Army Headquarters Cartographic Section until February 1940. He retired after 33 years of service to military survey, and after serving the Corps in two world wars, on 4 July 1943 with the retired rank Lieutenant-Colonel. He was the author of the article ‘A Short History of the Military Survey of Australia, 1907-1936’, published in The Australian Surveyor, Sept 1, 1937Map extract slightly larger than A4. Scale: One Inch to One and a half Mile. 1:31680, 9 x copiesSignature of "J.J. Raisbeck" bottom right-hand cornerroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Part of the Kevin John HERDMAN, No. 397661 Collection. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record. "D" handle used to close a kit bag. The eyelets on the bag are threaded along the straight part. It can then be locked using a padlock through the small loop on the end of the curved sections.Lockable metal D-ring handle for kit bag. Curved section and straight part are hinged. Loop on the end of the curved section fits through a slot in the straight part.d handle, kevin john herdman

John Kerr Barnes. This award is "Life Membership with Gold Badge" a nomination by the Sate President of the RSL (Vic) Refer Cat No 8040 for all Jacks awards, Committee/Volunteer work with the Bendigo Sub - Branch plus his WW2 service.Certificate of Life Membership framed, frame is brown timber, certificate backing is green, certificate yellow colour with gold RSL Logo at the top with "Life Member" under followed by details of the award to "John K Barnes". All print in black, signed in black with a red seal at RH side bottom. A small card insert is at the base coloured with "Presented by"."Life Membership awarded to John K Barnes by the National Executive of the RSL of Australia" Dated "Canberra this sixth day of July 1988" Signed "W Keys" National President. Signed "J.J. Gollings" National Secretary.brsl, smirsl, life member, gold badge

John Kerr Barnes (Jack) Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch receiving his award of OAM Australia Day 1995, refer Cat No 8044 (Certificate). Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work for the Sub Branch and his WW2 service.Photograph colour framed, frame is timber, photo backing is green, photo shows the award of an OAM. At the bottom is a small section attached with text."John Kerr Barnes: Order of Australia awarded by Honorable Richard McGarvie Government House Australia Day 1995".brsl, smirsl, oam

Personal Folder of notes related to operations in the Royal Australian Army Service Corps. Part of the collection of KEITH JOHN HERDMAN No. 397661. See Cat. No. 5942P for details of his service record.Small black plastic covered two ringed folder containing fixed and loose pages. Pages are white in colour with cut edges. Handwritten text in blue ink. Printed text in black ink. Diagrams printed in black or hand drawn in pencil.Attached to front cover using blue Dymo tape labels: "CAPT K.J. HERDMAN, 6 COY RAASC". Also attached to front cover using black Dymo tape labels "PAR ONERI"raasc, training notes, kevin john herdman

"Pte James W. FRAKEL"23020 was a member of the 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment during WW1. His brother John requested that he give some details of the time since his enlistment. The letter is quite a detailed account from his enlistment to his injury and demob. Moved to Australia 19201, Tattered original letter from Pte James Farrel, from Feb 4th 1916, describing his history in the Army. Written on brown paper in small neat hand writing. Some pages torn in half. In total 20 pages. 2. Photocopy of the original letter on letter size paper over 10 pages. Copy in black and white with extra copy of 1st page in colour. 3. Transcription of letter over 6 pages (3 sheets double sided).ww1, norfolk regiment, james w. frakel

Item relates to John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details.Membership card light fawn colour rectangular shape rounded corners, on left is the 5th BN AIF Colour patch followed by the details of the member, card signed in black by the member and stamped in purple re the date, small hole in LH corner with string attached, rear is blank."116 J. D. Gardiner 24 Apr 1950"cards, membership, 5th bn

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Burgundy coloured painted wooden shield shaped plaque with RAASC badge mounted in the middle. Badge has a seven-pointed star topped with a Queen's Crown. Star is overlaid with a brass wreath embossed with the corps' name. Inside the wreath is a blue enamel garter with the corps motto in gold coloured lettering. Within the garter is a royal cypher on a burgundy background. Badge is attached with two small bolts. Facility for hanging on back.Stamped on the back in purple ink: 'LEGA PTY. LTD., 24 WILLIAM STREET, BALACLAVA, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA'.plaque, unit badge, royal australian army service corps, kevin john herdman

Vintage opisometer used for measuring distances on maps. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record..1) Circular chromed metal instrument with handle. Calibrated dial with black markings and hand on a white background. Reverse face has unit conversion details in black text on white background. Each face is covered with a convex glass lens. On the opposite end to the handle is a small wheel with milled edge. As it turns, the hand on the front dial turns to measure distance. .2) Rigid plastic rectangular storage case in two parts. Base is yellow, top is clear..1) Printed on front dial: 'INCHES, MADE IN FRANCE'. Printed on back dial: 'Unit conversion details'. Stamped on metal near wheel: 'DEPOSE, H(logo)B'. .2) Stamped on clear cover: 'CURVIMETRE, MAP MEASURER, H(logo)B, MADE IN FRANCE'.map, map measure, equipment, opisometer, kevin john herdman

The making of cordials and aerated waters was an important industry in Warrnambool from the time of the first settlement up to the 1980s. John Fletcher succeeded John Davis in Koroit Street in 1885 and manufactured aerated waters, soda, lithia, tonic waters, lemonade, ginger ale, hop beer, hop bitters, sarsparilla and cordials. He sold to Ralph Reeves in 1930 and the business continued until the 1908s under the name of Reeves. Warrnambool cordial bottles are of considerable significance as examples of an important local industry now gone. The Fletcher business was a well-known business in Warrnambool for 45 years.This is a small size plain glass bottle manufactured for liquids sold commercially.On side of bottle ‘John Fletcher Warrnambool’ ‘Trade Mark’ with incision of symbol showing a crown with a Maltese Cross and three fleurs-de-lys. Near the base of the bottle is the wording ‘This bottle is the property of John Fletcher Warrnambool & cannot be legally used by others’. On base: ‘M 942, M, A.G.M.’wa, warrnambool,fletcher bottle, fletchers cordials warrnambool, fletcher's aerated water, marble bottle,