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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Clothing - Stole, Silk
Silk is a fascinating fabric and its existence dates back to antiquity. Several kinds of wild silk produced by caterpillars other than the mulberry silkworm, have been known and spun in China, South East Asia and Europe since ancient times. The major trade route between Asia and Europe was known as the Silk Road. Commercial silk is produced from the mulberry silkworm which produces two white filaments of thread held together by a glue-like substance called sericin which hardens on the cocoon in the air. These filaments are so fine that it takes anywhere from three to ten strands to make a useable silk thread. The molecular structure of the silk is such that the surface of the woven fabric has a sheen that reflects light to give a characteristic lustrous appearance. Silken fabric feels cool against the skin yet its structure is such that it holds body heat and mosquitoes and biting insects can’t sting through it. This luxurious silk stole would have been warm over an evening gown on a cold evening. At 269cm in length and 67cm wide it would be the ultimate in comfort and appears to be hand painted with chrysanthemum style flowers leading one to assume that the silk fabric is of Chinese origin, although it is unknown when the painting would have been done.Rectangular length of white silk with hand painted pink flowers and leaves.Packaged with note: "Hand painted silk stole from Janet Amess Collection".churchill island, silk, stole, jane, janet, amess -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Clothing - Crochet Square
This little square, at just 6cm in width is quite intricate crochet work. The thread used appears to be a fine cotton and the pattern would have been executed with a very small metal or bone crochet hook. Queen Victoria learned the craft and made eight scarves for veterans of the South African War. After the Irish Potato Famine she purchased Irish crocheted lace to help Irish women who were struggling to make a living, and this popularised the craft.The Amess family owned Churchill Island from 1872 to 1929. This lace collection was owned and contributed to by four generations of Amess women.Hand crochet squarecrochet, churchill island, janet amess, lace collection, lace -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Newspaper - "Battle for bronze statue to honour port's naval past, rorts and all", 25/01/2010
Samuel Amess was one of Melbourne society who entertained the Shenandoah officers and crew when in Melbourne. He claimed the Churchill Island cannon came from the Shenandoah. Newspaper article taken from the Age, p.3, Monday January 25th 2010. Article by Lorna Edwards. Photo of Mac Gregory by Jason South. Large photo of "Shenandoah" in Williamstown from US Navy Archives. Tells story of when Shenandoah came to Melbourne in 1865. Naval Heritage Foundation trying to raise $200,000 for sculpture to commemorate navy servicemen and the areas past in naval history.shenandoah, american civil war, melbourne, williamstown, captain waddell, port melbourne -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Clothing - Child's jacket, August 1969
Bought by Phil Rogers, Australian Army no. 2790936 during his time of service in South Vietnam (1969-1970) to celebrate the birth of his son.Donated to the museum by the serviceman himself. This commemorative jacket demonstrates the poignant personal sacrifices made by those in service as significant family events continue at home in their absence.Child's bomber-style jacket made of khaki camouflage print polyester, hand embroidered. Purchased in South Vietnam in 1969 by Phil Rogers, Army No:2790936, B Company 6 RAR, and posted home on the birth of his son Brett 31/08/1969.Back: My daddy is in Vietnam/Vung Tau, 69-70/ Viet Nam plus a labelled map of Vietnam. Sleeves: Golden dragons Front: Tiger's head, Crossed South Vietnam flag and USA flag.commemorative clothing, children, family, vietnamese craft, craft, souvenir -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, VVAA Assoc of Aust: Bendigo Sub Branch Inc, Jewish Anzacs: Jews in the Australian Military, 2016
What makes Jewish Anzacs unique is its interweaving of the many remarkable lives and personal accounts of Jewish Australians who have served in uniform.Produced by the Bendigo South East College in co-operation with members of the Bendigo Sub Branch of the VVAA.jewish soldiers - australia, armed forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, Casette, 2 Audio, Tapes about South Vietnam 1965-69
Tapes apppear to be about wrestling at Nui Dat.The name, Nancy Wilson is on the boxvietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
A black and white picture in black frame of Major Chapman and his two soldiers waiting in front of a helicopter to be flown back to base camp.Major Graeme Chapmen OC Charlie Coy 7RAR, waits, with his troops to be flownback to base camp after a grueling operation in South Vietnam7 rar, 7th battalion, photograph, maj graeme chapman, charlie company -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Sign - Information board, Fix Bayonets!
A poster information board, white text on black, for cartoon in 5RAR display.On the 4th May 1966, the majority of 5RAR C Company (1st tour) arrived at Vung Tau South Vietnam on board the converted aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, The following day they were ferried ashore on American landing crafts. As they approached the beach, they heard an order that has remained with them until this day. "Fix Bayonets!" Had Vung Tau been over-run by Viet Cong? Should we put a round up the spout? Then again, did we even have a round to put up the spout? Q-Sgt Bob Trenear heard the order with dismay and stated "Fix Bayonets, bloody hell I packed mine in the bottom of my pack!" This was supposed to be a secured area. The Americans (who were working on the beach) thought it a great joke with comments such as "Put those pig stickers away before you hurt yourselves". Unfortunately, this isn't the original cartoon. However Richard Martin created a new one in 2012 and donated it to the Company's Mushroom Club. The original cartoon was published in an Australian newspaper in 1966. As this is a part of the Company's history it would be great appreciated if anyone having information or an image of the original cartoon to contact the 5RAR Association through their Website www.5rar.asn.au 5 rar association, cartoon, poster, information board, vung tau, hmas sydney, sgt bob trenear, bayonet, richard martin -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Artwork, other - Cartoon, Fix Bayonets!!!
A black and white cartoon of confused soldiers getting off a ship in Vung Tau 1966 being instructed to fix their bayonets . 1966 Vung Tau South Vietnam - "Fix Bayonets!!!" - You guys outa put em "Pig stickers" away before ya hurt yourselves!! - Bugger!! Me bayonet's at the bottom of me pack!! - Copyright 20125 rar, cartoon, newspaper, vung tau, sgt bob trenear -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board
A thin long black board with white texts "For Gallant and Distinguished Service Republic of South Vietnam"For Gallant and Distinguished Service Republic of South Vietnam5 rar, memorial board -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, 104 Signal Squadron, South Vietnam: In search of SAS Trooper David Fisher
Printed copy of the story of the search for SAS Trooper David Fisher taken from the Internetvietnam war, 1961-1975 -- missing in action - australia, 104 signal squadron -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Journal, Chao
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Journal, Dogtag/The Grapevine Newsletter: for Sunraysia Vietnam, Korea, South East Asia Assoc. & Ramon Deed Retreat
veterans – australia - periodicals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Journal, Newsletter of the National Servicemen's Assoc. of Australia, South Gippsland Sub-Branch
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Memories of South Vietnam: Royal Australian Fifth (5th) Battalion Reunion 2010
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, 1968-1972 (Copy 1), 2002
Black & white film transferred to Film, DVDaustralia. army field hospital, 1st -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Ho Chi Minh: the man and the myth (Copy 1)
Examines the effect of Ho Chi Minh and communism on the North and South Vietnamese people.ho chi minh, 1890-1969, vietnam -- history -- 20th century, communism - vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, 1st Australian Field Hospital: Vung Tau, South Vietnam, 1968-1972 (Copy 2), 2002
Black & white film transferred to Film, DVDaustralia. army. field hospital, 1st -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Book, Rigby Publishers, Australia's Heritage Watch: An overview of Australian conservation, 1981
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a collection of books and information which include sections about the formation or development of the heritage precinctHardcover book with dust-jacket, written by Robert Ingpen. Large ship and dingy on the cover.australia's heritage watch, churchill island, robert ingpen -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of landscape and garden
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of gardens and landscape looking over to the shorelineSTAFF RESIDENCE/TO SOUTH - BRIDGE [written on sticker and affixed to rear] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Rogers Cottage
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century to the present. This series of photos comes from an album entitled 'Aspects of Churchill Island'.Black and white photograph with white border showing Rogers Cottage taken from the south.Catalogue number written on reverse in pen/pencilchurchill island, landscape -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Letter
Letter (copy) from vietnamese Community in Australia dated 3/12/1992 conveying condolences to families of deceased soldiers during the Vietnam War. copy of articl re the biggest king cobra killed by Australian troops in south East Asia with emblem of D & E Platoon Nui Dat, South Vietnam dated 1966 - 1971vietnamese community in australia, letter, nui dat, south vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, ARVN
An ARVN Ranger dress uniform in camoflage colours of black, green, brown & beige. Uniform consists of a jacket (with long sleeves but rolled up), & trousers. This uniform belonged to Major Tu. The uniform has an insignia in gold & silver of Major Tu.uniform, arvn, south vietnam army, major tu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Headwear - helmet, ARVN
A metal khaki helmet with green & black colours on it for camoflage. On the front is a black & white insignia in the shape of a panther which has been painted on.helmet, south vietnam army, major tu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, ARVN, Mannequin
A mannequin in full uniform & accessories consisting of a helmet, camoflage uniform, boots, dog tags, ranger scarves, military webbing & harness, ammunition pouches, a knife holding ar rifle which is sitting on an ammunition box.mannequin, south vietnam army, major tu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, ARVN, Army Boots
One pair of black leather Army boots with black laces on Major Tu's mannequin.boots, south vietnam army, major tu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, ARVN, Dog Tag
2 silver dog tags on a silver chain.dog tags, south vietnam army, major tu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, ARVN, Scarf
An ARVN Ranger scarf. Burgundy in colour with yellow writing on back of scarf. On the front there is an insignia in yellow background with a black panther with red & white details.scarf, south vietnam army, major tu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, ARVN, Webbing/Harness, Uniform of Major Tran Dinh Tu
... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast South Vietnam Army South ...Dark green military webbing & harness which goes over each shoulder & around the waist. Attached to the webbing around the waist are 2 dark green plastic grenades & a knife with a black handle with black lacing. Also attached is a green pouch on the right hand side & a water bottle in dark green. The pouch is on the waist.south vietnam army, south vietnam army equipment, major tu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, ARVN, Ammunition Pouch
Two small ammunition pouches in camoflage colours of dark green, black, brown & beige.pouch, ammunition pouch, south vietnam army, major tu