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Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 22/3/1940?
Negative of cable tram set at the Bourke St terminus, with a family (lady and two girls with large sunhats) walking across to the cable tram set. In the background is the Spencer St station buildings and W2 272 northbound in Spencer St. The cable tram has the destination of Northcote. Possibly 22/3/1940. See Reg Item 5229 for a similar image.trams, tramways, cable trams, bourke st, spencer st, w2 class -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Accessory - Copper matchbox holder, 1940
Made in Camp 1 by AW (Initials on back) for Mr. FJ Haslinger in 1940. Given to Helmut Ruff as a momento when released from Camp 1 in 1947Beaten copper holder for matchbox, patterned. Holds box of "Crown" Safety matchesholder - matchbox, haslinger fj, ruff h, camp 1, tatura, ww2 camp 1, personal, effects, smoking, accessory, copperwork -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W, November 1940
Post card from male soldier name Trevor, while serving in WWII. Black and white photograph of male soldier's torso and head. He is in uniform and wearing the slouch hat. On the back, there is a post card with handwritten text.Back: "November 1940 / Yours till the cows come home x / Trevor" "Wait till about 1945, / when we'll come back / overed with medals - or something - / maybe - ! / That'll be the day!!"wwii, slouch hat, photograph, postcard, uniform -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Primitive art, 1940
Dr Leonhard Adam studied both Anthropology and jurisdiction as a young man. Dr. Leonhard Adam's daughter, Mary Clare Adam Murvitz, presented this collection of her Father's printed archival material to Tatura Museum on 17.2.2006. In 1934 he fled from Germany seeking refuge in England. In 1940 he was interned as a security risk in England , sent to Australia in June, 1940. Interned in Camp 2 until 1942, released to Melbourne University where he catalogued aboriginal artefacts.Blue and white soft cover book with black printing front and back. 36 photos and numerous line drawings in the text. Written in Englishprimitive art, leonhard adam, mary clare adam murvitz -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Allansford Youth Club, 1940's/ 1950's
No information has been found on the Allansford Youth Club but the badge appears to date from the 1940's or 50's. A Warrnambool boy's club existed during that time. This badge is retained because it has local provenance but pending further research no exact details are known.A circular metal badge featuring a gold colour profile of a hopping kangaroo and text on a royal blue back ground. The outer edge is royal blue and contains text. The remaining area is white. It has a pin clip on the reverse.V.A.Y.C. ALLANSFORD YOUTH CLUBallansford -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch, Mr. A Koenig, Portrait of a Lady, 1940's
Portrait of Gerda Decker in her role as Das Fuchen in Aus Dem Zerbrochenen Krug. Artist A. Konig was a graphic artist in Sydney and interned in compound A in camp 3 in 1940.Head and shoulders portrait of a lady with plaits wearing a Dutch bonnet, cream blouse and blue check, possibly apron, over the top of the blouse. Neck on the reverse of the bonnet match the check in the blouse.gerda decker, das fuchen, a. koenig -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Steven Henty, Students Outside Entrance to Pavilion, 1940-1941
Note by T.H. Kneen and E.B. Littlejohn 04.03.1992, who believe it was probably taken c.1940-1941. "Student with foot on spade could be (J.M.) Pixie Scott" (1941).Black and white photograph. A group of mostly female students crowded around the entrance to the Pavilionstudents, pavilion, j.m. pixie scott, 1941, inside classes -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photograph, N.E. Framing Studio, Aircrew Training
DH Tiger Moth Aircraft were used by the RAAF as elementary trainers in the empire air training scheme of 1940-44 during which time Australia trained 27,387 aircrew members. Although primarily employed as trainers, a few Tiger Moths were camouflaged and used operationally with army co-operation units in New Guinea. The Tiger Moth remained in RAAF service for almost 17 years, and several Tiger Moths were also transferred to the RAN after World War II. Eventually, on 9 January 1957, the last 10 RAAF Tiger Moths were flown from Point Cook to Tocumwal for disposal.The de Havilland Tiger Moth aircraft is a 1930's biplane which was a primary trainer aircraft used to train over 27,000 aircrew in Australia during the Second World War.Black frame with gold insert and cream mounting containing black and white photo of several planes in the background and numerous aircrew members in the foreground. Front: Aircrew Training. DH Tiger Moth Aircraft were used by the RAAF as elementary trainers in the empire air training scheme of 1940-44 during which time Australia trained 27,387 aircrew members. Royal Australian Air Force No.11 in a series of 25. raaf, aircrew, training, world war 2, tiger moth -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Set of 6 framed photographs - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme
Official photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by State Electricity Commission of VictoriaOfficial photos of KHES in the Kiewa Valley1. Junction Dam Excavation - 5th April 1941 2. Bogong Residential Area Development - 24th April 1940 3. Beginning of Mt Beauty Township - 20th February 1947 4.Pretty Valley Bridge - 9th September 1940 5. Junction Dam - General View from Downstream - 15th September 1943 6. Construction of Dam Wall for Rocky Valley Dam - 1958khes, secv -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, PORTRAIT, 1940-1945
Robert Hunter GOLDIE VX40795. Born Goornong, Vic on 26 Feb 1915. Enlisted 9 July 1940 at Graytown, Vic. Sergeant 2/34 Battalion. Ref. 3696.Photograph - Coloured photo of a uniformed soldier in summer uniform.photo, soldier, ww2 -
Unions Ballarat
Union ticket - Ballarat Sustenance and Relief Workers' Union, 1940
Ballarat Sustenance and Relief Workers' Union was a Trades Hall Council-sponsored organisation co-ordinating the self help activities of the Ballarat unemployed during the 1930s depression. (1935-1940)Union tickets were important as evidence of proving financial union membership.Paper - union ticket.unions, btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat sustenance and relief workers' union, union ticket, pence cards, ballarat trades hall, unemployment, the great depression -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Rubber Stamps, 1940's
Used on Orchard of James Bienvenu's family from Doncaster East in the 1940's. Mr. Bienvenu is a descendant of Mr. A.H. Bienvenu, who came from Guernsey in the Channel Islands.Wooden box containing various fruit variety and number Rubber Stamps.stamps (tools), rubber stamps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LOADED
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Loaded: Bill Childs (standing) and Ken Childs (top) with a load of hay at May Reef in Elmore; circa 1940.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Portrait, Herbert Charles Edwards, 1930s
Black and white portrait photo of Herbert Charles Edwards, a Councillor of the City Of Port Melbourne from 1922 to 1959. Mayor 1922/23, 1928/29, 1940/41.local government - city of port melbourne, herbert charles edwards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, R Selwyn Harvey, Letter from General Railway Signal Company, Rochester, NY, May 1997
From packet of A3 photocopies of items 1927-1940 concerning R. Selwyn Harvey: Letter from General Railway Signal Company, Rochester, New York 1930transport - railways, engineering, crimes and misdemeanours, r selwyn harvey -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, R Selwyn Harvey, front page of The Record (bottom half), re trip overseas, May 1997
From packet of A3 photocopies of items 1927-1940 concerning R. Selwyn Harvey: Front page of The Record 12.1.1929 re trip overseas (bottom half of page)transport - railways, engineering, r selwyn harvey -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Sheet Music, Keep It Under Your Hat and I've Lost My Way
Sheet music for two hits from the 1940 movie, Under Your Hat: "Keep It Under Your Hat" and "I've Lost My Way", by Chappell Dance Orchestrations. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BOOKINGS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, August 13, 2004. Bookings: Coral Dale at Favaloro's Booking Office and Shop. Lyric Theatre, Bendigo 1940.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, late 1940s
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 25 at the Beach terminus. Tram has the destination of Newtown. Photo possibly late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, beach, tram 25 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - THE BROOK AND ANDERSON FORTUNA COLLECTION: SYDNEY ANDERSON
Black and white photograph of a man standing near a car. On the back: my second staff car. Bendigo, 1944. Syd by Bendigo, 1940 model Ford. S.E. Anderson. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Book Excerpt, ADAM SMITH Patsy, Deliverance, 1992
Lionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This book excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.Lionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.non-fictionLionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This book excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.jones lionel, flower farms, florists -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ST. AIDAN'S CATHOLIC ORPHANAGE CHILDREN AND PEOPLE, 1940's
Photographs, St. Aidan's Orphanage Children and people. Mrs Esma Maxwell ( Mother of Donor)worked there in the 1940's and spoke fondly of the orphanage. The children and people in the photos unfortunately are nameless. Names on the back of some of the photos include Emma, John and George //Nurse Mclean (8952a) Bendigo , Joan //Rondy and Rene Allan //Dorothy //Bev. Jackie , Pauline , Win. ,David , Henry //photograph, person, male / female -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH EXTENDED GM CO NL, THE SCOTTISH AND AUSTRALIAN BANK LIMITED, 1940
McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah Extended GM Co NL, The Scottish & Australian Bank Limited. Letter sent to the Legal Manager of Deborah Extended GM Co in regards to a cheque for 2,000 ponds to be placed in a Fixed Deposit for 6 months at 2% signed by ?? Brownlow. Dated: 26/10/1940. Fixed deposit Receipt No. 1619 maturing 26 April , 1941.organization, business, mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, deborah extended gm co nl, the scottish & australian bank limited fixed deposit brownlow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NAPOLEON REEF GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 1940 - 1952
Document: Napoleon Reef Gold Mining Company Minute Book, Handwritten minutes of meetings of the mine directors from 9 May 1940 - 26 March 1942, Minutes of ordinary general meetings of shareholders 4 August 1942 - 19 December 1952, Minutes signed by A.Mackay (Chairman), final entry on page 102 is a typed resolution relating to voluntary liquidation.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, napoleon reef -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, mid 1940's
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong trams 2 and 10 crossing at the Retreat Rd loop in Pakington St, just north of Aphasia St. Tram 2 - has destination of Newtown and 10, East. In the background is 271 Pakington St - City of Newtown and Chilwell offices, in 2020, a Residential property. Photo mid 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, aphasia st, tram 2, tram 10 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, late 1940's to early to mid 1950's
Black and white photograph of Bendigo 12 in Pall Mal, the stop before Charing Cross. Tram stop has a safety zone sign and two crew members at the front of the tram. Photograph late 1940's to early to mid 1950's. Tram has the destination of Golden Square. Photo possibly Lee A Ratten - see related document and Reg Item 7185.trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, safety zone, tram 12 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Minutes Book Volume 6, 1940 to 1948
The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Large minute book/journal - hand-written minutes of meetings of the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce. Green covers with light brown leather binding and corners. Red and gold label on spine "MINUTES". 286pp. First entry 18 November 1940 to 8 November 1948. From 10 December 1945 the minutes were recorded on typewritten sheets and pasted into the Minutes book.history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LESLIE JOHN BAGUST COLLECTION: CHARING CROSS AND THE MALL, 1940
Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photo Charing Cross and Pall Mall Bendigo 1940. Alexandra Fountain in the foreground and behind that the Queen Victoria Gardens. Image taken looking west towards the Shamrock Hotel and the Old Post Office. Beside the R.S.L. Soldiers Memorial Hall is the Military Museum. The law Courts are then beside the Old Post Office Gallery.bendigo, tourism, charing cross and pall mall bendigo -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet - Knitting Patterns, Ball & Welch, Ball & Welch Knitting Book, c.1940's
Two knitting pattern booklets for home knitters, c.1940's. The Wool Department on the Ground Floor at Ball and Welch in Melbourne offered free advice for knitting problems. These booklets were collected over 15 years and were used for exhibition at Memo, Gallery Healesville Friday 23rdOct to 18th November 2015.Two copies of the same small Ball & Welch knitting pattern booklets, c.1940's. The front cover depicts a man wearing a knitted balaclava. Inside are various patterns for clothing - caps, sleeveless pullover, waistcoat muffler, armlets, man's socks and mittens, kneecaps and scarves. The Wool Department at Ball and Welch in Melbourne offered free advice for knitting problems.non-fictionTwo knitting pattern booklets for home knitters, c.1940's. The Wool Department on the Ground Floor at Ball and Welch in Melbourne offered free advice for knitting problems. These booklets were collected over 15 years and were used for exhibition at Memo, Gallery Healesville Friday 23rdOct to 18th November 2015.knitting, knitting patterns, knitting equipment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Peter Duckett, mid 1930's to early 1940's
Yields information about the appearance of Geelong's Birney trams during the 1940's.Black and White Photograph of Geelong 's Scrubber or Track cleaning tramcar, in the early SEC colour scheme, either mid 1930's to early 1940's. Has the National Bank in the background and a Coffee Palace alongside. Peter Duckett Collection. Dave O'Neil confirmed June 30/2009, Moorabool St, just past Malop St towards depot.On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161."trams, tramways, geelong, scrubber tram, track cleaner, moorabool st, tram track cleaner, tram scrubber