This Army jacket made in 1940 issued to VX77837 - William Keith GRAY Born 17-10-1915 at Warragul in Victoria. He enlisted at Caulfield and served during WW2. Service records currently unavailable.The uniforms of the Australian Army have changed significantly over the past century, although the accoutrements worn over this period have remained relatively similar. The forces of the Australian colonies and the early forces of the Commonwealth post-Federation in 1901 closely followed the uniforms of the British Army. Since then it has continued to be influenced by British but also US styles, as well as including some distinctly Australian designs, reflecting local conditions and trends.Khaki woollen jacket with shoulder epaulettes and four pockets with brass buttons attached. Purple square with white border patches attached to top of both sleeves. Two striped ribbons attached above left breast pocket.Marking inside jacket - VX77837army jacket, william gray, ww2

Index, ill, maps, p.112.non-fictionThe annual directory of rail and tramway preservation in Australiarailway and tramway preservation - australia, rail and tram preservation societies - australia

Index, ill, maps, p.72.non-fictionA list of railway and tramway societies preserving and operating rollingstock and rail and tram heritage in Australiarailway and tramway preservation - australia, rail and tram preservation societies - australia

Also colour photograph of old truck and oil drums beside same building 5386.1 10 c 12.5 cmColour photograph of old Mallacoota Power House which generated electricty to Mallacoota for many years until SEC power arrived in 1972 Mallacoota Victoriapublic utilities, public works

Date made December 2000Colour photograph Glenara Motel, showing dining room set-up for Red Cross Christmas party lunch. Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebrations, motels, rsl clubs

Date made May 2005Colour photograph of the rear of the Central Hotel, in process of redevelopment, showing a pile of timber from the dismantled rooms. Safety fence around the site. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, construction

Date made May 2005Colour photograph showing rear of 1930's tower of the Central Hotel. Dining room and other rooms have been demolished in readiness for the rebuilding. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, tourism

Date made May 2005Colour photograph showing progress of the demolition for redevelopment of the Central Hotel, taken from opposite side of the Esplanade in carpark. Shows part of 1930 frontage that will be restored. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, architecture

Date made May 2005Colour photograph of the rear of the Central Hotel, showing what is left of the building after all the debris was cleared, to facilitate refurbishment and construction of new cafe and bistro. The photo shows all materials used in previous construction of original building, tower and window remain on 1930 frontage. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, construction, restaurant, architecture

Date made May 2005Colour photograph taken of the rear of the Central Hotel, showing demolition of the building in progress, heavy machinery to knock down walls and a large skip full of bricks and rubble. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, machinery

Date made August 2005Colour photograph showing Central Hotel, taken from Mechanic Street. Covered seating area and outside furniture in Sports Bar, and glimpsed on right hand side driveway for the drive-in bottle shop. Taken from outside of highway showing all lanes. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, architecture

The original guesthouse moved from the Esplanade to Marine Parade after WW2.Colour photograph showing the demolition of the original Glenara building in Marine Parade,to make way for the motel car parking. Lakes Entrance, Victoria,motels, township, tourism, rsl clubs

Colour photograph showing area that will become rear carpark facing Marine Parade of Glenara Motel, Lakes Entrance, Victoriamotels, township, tourism, rsl clubs

Buildings to be demolished to create carpark at rear, Glenara Motel / RSL, Lakes Entrance, VictoriaColour photograph showing a stage in the demolition of Glenara Motel timber framed building, with intact windows, building debris and overgrown garden beds. Lakes Entrance Victoriamotels, rsl clubs

Colour photograph showing rear of the Club Hotel. White weatherboard building and corrugated iron roof. Random additions indicated by the form of the outbuildings. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, local history

Colour photograph showing the front of the Club Hotel. Photograph taken from opposite side of the road, cars of the era parked out the front in car spaces. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, transport