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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: STATE BANK BENDIGO OPENING INVITATION, 1978
Aulsebrook Collection: State Bank, Bendigo Opening Invitation Title: The Manager and Staff of Bendigo Branch of the State Bank cordially invite⦠to attend a function at the Bank: 337 Hargreaves Street, Wednesday, 22nd February 1978, Celebrating restoration of this historic building in its original style of 100years ago. Proceedings will begin at 4:30pm with arrival of Mayor and other members of the official party in horsedrawn coaches. -A4,5 white pages, typed -Detailed booklet of information regarding event, history of the bank, information about the restoration project, and photocopy of newspaper clipping relevant to Bank. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DOCUMENT - FLYER FOR LOCAL HISTORY SEMINAR, 1985, BENDIGO
Bright yellow flyer of local history seminar, Saturday March 16, 1985 titled Bendigo - A Living Monument to a Golden Age, held at the Campbell Theatrette, North Central Goldfields Library, Hargreaves St. Bendigo. Has a copy of photo of Shops and Offices, H. M. Leggo & Co., High Street Bendigo. C. 1896. The photo shows a number of men outside H. M. Leggo & Co. Merchants & Importers, Wholesale Grocers. There are two horse drawn vehicles with two horses in each and some of the men have bicycles.bendigo, history, city history, flyer for local history seminar bendigo, north central goldfields library, ministry for planning and environment, history and heritage committee, victoria's 150th. anniversary celebrations, bendigo citycouncil, royal historical society bendigo, h m leggo & co, state library of victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: BENDIGO CENTRAL BOTTLE CLUB NEWSLETTER
Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection, Vol 7, No. 3 (ca. Jan/Feb 1982) Includes: one-page reproduction of invoice from Conrad Dumerth (General Cooper and Cellarman - Sandhurst Cooperage, Williamson St) ca. 1920s; reprint from ''Bendigo and Vicinity'' 1895 re business and life history of Mr T. Davies (Messrs T Davies & Co) - aerated waters and cordial makers, 110 High St.; sketches of bottles - Charlie Runtings, Bendigo and Peters Chemist, Pall Mall, Bendigo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TALK BY GEOFF RUSSELL: 'FIXING BENDIGO'S BIG STINK'
Talk by Geoff Russell: 'Fixing Bendigo's Big Stink' - text of illustrated talk, 28/5/2005. Effluent and drainage problems of Bendigo in early days. Reference to the Bendigo Sewerage Authority (1917) and start of 15 year program to build reticulated sewerage system. Reference to Bendigo's second Royal Commission re investigating the affairs of the Bendigo Sewerage Authority (tendering; pricing; conditions at the works) and outcome of the enquiry. Extension of relevant history to 1992 (Coliban Region Water Authority). Mention of S Gordon Moore; A G Gutteridge; typhoid fever.Geoff Russellbendigo, utilities, bendigo sewage treatment plant, bendigo sewerage, sandhurst municipal council, mayor william beebe, night carts, bendigo mayor giudice, engineer s. gordon moore, cr curnow, bendigo creek. sewage treatment plant epsom. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PROGRAMME FOR SACRED RECITAL: OPENING OF SANDHURST CATHEDRAL 1977, 13/05/1977
Programme for Sacred Recital at St Kilian's Church 13th May 1977 to commemorate the consecration and solemn opening of Sandhurst Cathedral . Acknowledgements (preface page) to His Lordship, Most Rev B Stewart and Monsigneur De Campe; pages 2 & 3 - history and description of the organ for the evening's recital and details of the organist (Mr Towle - of St Paul's church).; pages 4 & 5 - programme details; page 6 - details re Dr Backhaus; page 7 - specifications of the organ in St Kilian's. [Two copies stamped with RHSV Bendigo Branch stamp on covers]church, history, st. kilian's catholic church, bendi, sandhurst cathedral, rev b stewart, monsigneur de campe, mr towle. rev dr henry backhaus. -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photograph: Mr. George R. Lees CTS Vice Principal 1973-1976, Photograph: Mr. George R. Lees CTS Vice Principal 1973-1976
Black and white photograph of Mr. George R. Lees who was Vice Principal (Secondary) of Collingwood Technical School from 1973-1976. He also taught English and Social Studies from 1952-1954, then from 1967-1969 he was Head, Humanities, Department Acting Senior Master, followed by 1970 as Senior Master. Further details of his career are covered by Ian Scott in his history of the school p72. See image of excerpt attached to this record. Also Mr. Lees 1974 report from the school magazine Turawan. collingwood technical school, staff, mr.george lees, nmit -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - OUTLINES OF ENGLISH HISTORY
Red cover book, 223 pages, title ' Outlines of English History' printed on front cover. Written top RH corner 'Merle Bush "Girton" Bendigo. Inside cover lists of dates relating to English kings and queens. Dates July 28th 1914 and Feb 12th 1915, handwritten in pencil and 'keep this excellent for reference, M Bush, outlines Carter' Autographs on first page: Jessie Mossman; Nancy Green; Flora MacKay, presumably fellow students at Girton. Merle Bush C.EG.G.S, Girton, Bendigo, handwritten on top RH corner.George Carter, M.A. Late Head Maser of New College School, Oxford.person, bendigo, merle bush -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - SOUTH NEW MOON MINE EAGLEHAWK
Black and white photograph (copy) of South New Moon Mine. Written on base of photograph : 'South New Moon Mine.Eaglehawk. Leading Mine in State, 1903. Gold Yield 257,498 ozs.' Image shows mining dam in forefront, large mine buildings and chimney LH side and trestleway connecting to poppet head on RH side. Smaller mine buildings in background. Photo on buff coloured backing board, enclosed in plastic, sealed at back. See: Victorian Heritage Database for history of site http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/places/result_detail/12109?print=truegold mines, mining equipment, south new moon mine site -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORNISH COLLECTION: ARTICLES RELATED TO CORNISH RECIPES
Document. Various articles related to Cornish recipes: a. Traditional Cornish Pasty (recipe); b. page with recipes for various pies; c. copy of page from Bendigo Advertiser July 15, 1908 with two letters written in response to request for recipe for Cornish pasty - one recipe and one referral to Mr John Jewell. (These two letters typewritten as attachment for clarity); d. two-page typewritten article titled ''A brief history of Cornish customs and food'' - considerable information and mention of ''pa-asty'', ''crowst'' ''brandis''. ''swanky'', ''curr-rns''.bendigo, history, cornish -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Early Bowling Green and Pavilion
The Bowling Green and Pavilion.|The Tatura Bowling Club was formed in 1904 thanks to the enthusiasm of the Manager of the Bank of Victoria in Tatura, Mr R.J. Luxton, who became the first President. Cr. James Wilson officially opened the Bowling Club on 9 November of that year.|"Mr Luxton threw the "Jack", and Mrs Jas Wilson sent down the first bowl (which, by the way, hit the "Jack")" ...quote from W.H. Bossence history of Tatura.|Extra greens were provided in 1948, and Associates were admitted in 1954 under the Presidency of Mrs H. Beckwith.tatura, buildings, historic, recreations, games, sports, costume, male -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stop Press Treasures Uncovered
7151: A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE LIBRARY. 7151-1: TWO PEOPLE, THE MAN FACING LEFT THE WOMAN FACING RIGHT LOOKING AT A MAP. 7151-2: TWO PEOPLE STANDING IN FRONT OF A FAMILY HISTORY, READING A PAGE IN PLASTIC SLIP COVER. 7151-3 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT SHOWING PAGE TO CAMERA. 7151-4 A WOMAN STANDING IN FRONT OF PLASTIC CONTAINER. 7151-5 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT HOLDING A PIECE OF PAPER. 7151-6 SIX PEOPLE SITTING DOWN, THREE ON RIGHT, THREE ON LEFT. 7151-7: TWO WOMEN ON SITTING HOLING A CERTIFICATE.7151-1, 7151-4,7151-5 'Stop Press Treasures Uncovered' Stop Press in Redbiarri -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stop Press Treasures Uncovered
7151: A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE LIBRARY. 7151-1: TWO PEOPLE, THE MAN FACING LEFT THE WOMAN FACING RIGHT LOOKING AT A MAP. 7151-2: TWO PEOPLE STANDING IN FRONT OF A FAMILY HISTORY, READING A PAGE IN PLASTIC SLIP COVER. 7151-3 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT SHOWING PAGE TO CAMERA. 7151-4 A WOMAN STANDING IN FRONT OF PLASTIC CONTAINER. 7151-5 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT HOLDING A PIECE OF PAPER. 7151-6 SIX PEOPLE SITTING DOWN, THREE ON RIGHT, THREE ON LEFT. 7151-7: TWO WOMEN ON SITTING HOLING A CERTIFICATE.7151-1, 7151-4,7151-5 'Stop Press Treasures Uncovered' Stop Press in Redbiarri -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stop Press Treasures Uncovered
7151: A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE LIBRARY. 7151-1: TWO PEOPLE, THE MAN FACING LEFT THE WOMAN FACING RIGHT LOOKING AT A MAP. 7151-2: TWO PEOPLE STANDING IN FRONT OF A FAMILY HISTORY, READING A PAGE IN PLASTIC SLIP COVER. 7151-3 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT SHOWING PAGE TO CAMERA. 7151-4 A WOMAN STANDING IN FRONT OF PLASTIC CONTAINER. 7151-5 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT HOLDING A PIECE OF PAPER. 7151-6 SIX PEOPLE SITTING DOWN, THREE ON RIGHT, THREE ON LEFT. 7151-7: TWO WOMEN ON SITTING HOLING A CERTIFICATE.7151-1, 7151-4,7151-5 'Stop Press Treasures Uncovered' Stop Press in Redbiarri -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stop Press Treasures Uncovered
7151: A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE LIBRARY. 7151-1: TWO PEOPLE, THE MAN FACING LEFT THE WOMAN FACING RIGHT LOOKING AT A MAP. 7151-2: TWO PEOPLE STANDING IN FRONT OF A FAMILY HISTORY, READING A PAGE IN PLASTIC SLIP COVER. 7151-3 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT SHOWING PAGE TO CAMERA. 7151-4 A WOMAN STANDING IN FRONT OF PLASTIC CONTAINER. 7151-5 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT HOLDING A PIECE OF PAPER. 7151-6 SIX PEOPLE SITTING DOWN, THREE ON RIGHT, THREE ON LEFT. 7151-7: TWO WOMEN ON SITTING HOLING A CERTIFICATE.7151-1, 7151-4,7151-5 'Stop Press Treasures Uncovered' Stop Press in Redbiarri -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stop Press Treasures Uncovered
7151: A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE LIBRARY. 7151-1: TWO PEOPLE, THE MAN FACING LEFT THE WOMAN FACING RIGHT LOOKING AT A MAP. 7151-2: TWO PEOPLE STANDING IN FRONT OF A FAMILY HISTORY, READING A PAGE IN PLASTIC SLIP COVER. 7151-3 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT SHOWING PAGE TO CAMERA. 7151-4 A WOMAN STANDING IN FRONT OF PLASTIC CONTAINER. 7151-5 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT HOLDING A PIECE OF PAPER. 7151-6 SIX PEOPLE SITTING DOWN, THREE ON RIGHT, THREE ON LEFT. 7151-7: TWO WOMEN ON SITTING HOLING A CERTIFICATE.7151-1, 7151-4,7151-5 'Stop Press Treasures Uncovered' Stop Press in Redbiarri -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stop Press Treasures Uncovered
7151: A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE LIBRARY. 7151-1: TWO PEOPLE, THE MAN FACING LEFT THE WOMAN FACING RIGHT LOOKING AT A MAP. 7151-2: TWO PEOPLE STANDING IN FRONT OF A FAMILY HISTORY, READING A PAGE IN PLASTIC SLIP COVER. 7151-3 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT SHOWING PAGE TO CAMERA. 7151-4 A WOMAN STANDING IN FRONT OF PLASTIC CONTAINER. 7151-5 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT HOLDING A PIECE OF PAPER. 7151-6 SIX PEOPLE SITTING DOWN, THREE ON RIGHT, THREE ON LEFT. 7151-7: TWO WOMEN ON SITTING HOLING A CERTIFICATE.7151-1, 7151-4,7151-5 'Stop Press Treasures Uncovered' Stop Press in Redbiarri -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stop Press Treasures Uncovered
7151: A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE LIBRARY. 7151-1: TWO PEOPLE, THE MAN FACING LEFT THE WOMAN FACING RIGHT LOOKING AT A MAP. 7151-2: TWO PEOPLE STANDING IN FRONT OF A FAMILY HISTORY, READING A PAGE IN PLASTIC SLIP COVER. 7151-3 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT SHOWING PAGE TO CAMERA. 7151-4 A WOMAN STANDING IN FRONT OF PLASTIC CONTAINER. 7151-5 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT HOLDING A PIECE OF PAPER. 7151-6 SIX PEOPLE SITTING DOWN, THREE ON RIGHT, THREE ON LEFT. 7151-7: TWO WOMEN ON SITTING HOLING A CERTIFICATE.7151-1, 7151-4,7151-5 'Stop Press Treasures Uncovered' Stop Press in Redbiarri -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stop Press Treasures Uncovered
7151: A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE LIBRARY. 7151-1: TWO PEOPLE, THE MAN FACING LEFT THE WOMAN FACING RIGHT LOOKING AT A MAP. 7151-2: TWO PEOPLE STANDING IN FRONT OF A FAMILY HISTORY, READING A PAGE IN PLASTIC SLIP COVER. 7151-3 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT SHOWING PAGE TO CAMERA. 7151-4 A WOMAN STANDING IN FRONT OF PLASTIC CONTAINER. 7151-5 SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS BUT HOLDING A PIECE OF PAPER. 7151-6 SIX PEOPLE SITTING DOWN, THREE ON RIGHT, THREE ON LEFT. 7151-7: TWO WOMEN ON SITTING HOLING A CERTIFICATE.7151-1, 7151-4,7151-5 'Stop Press Treasures Uncovered' Stop Press in Redbiarri -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Report, Henry William Dowton, 1/06/1997
Luther College Year 10 History report on Henry William Dowton, a name on the Mitcham War Memorial. Includes material from Australian Archives and from the family. 'Dick' Dowton was from Gippsland and was killed at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme on 25th July 1916. The report details visits to various War Memorials and the search for information. Also included is information from the Trafalgar Historical Society including correspondence to and from Dowton and between his parents and the army as they sought information about his death. Illustrations, maps, 64 pages.dowton, henry william;, world war, 1914-1918. battle of the somme, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - School Project, Remembering a casualty of World War II, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
A Luther College Year 10 essayA Luther College Year 10 essay which researches the history of George Maxwell Walker (1924 - 1944). A pilot with the R.A.A.F. who spent much of his flying days with the British R.A.F. At the time of his death his squadron was carrying out anti-submarine patrols and internal security in and around the Middle East. He was the son of George Walker and grandson of Edgar and Myra Walker, owners of Australia Tesselated Tile Company. The George Walker family lived in Harrison St, Mitcham. The home is on the City of Whitehorse Heritage planning overlay.A Luther College Year 10 essay walker, george maxwell, royal australian air force, royal air force, world war, 1939 - 1945, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, John McClare, n.d
Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland.Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland. Bought 55 acres on Canterbury Road. He paid 4 ponds per acre. he carried goods to the goldfields with his bullock team. Later he had a tannery and leather business on Canterbury Road. Their 1st child, Agnes was first white child born in the district. in 1862 John brought out his wife's brother and 2 sisters. Katherine and John Madden. John Madden took a selection on the south side of Canterbury Road.Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland. mcclare, john, bowen, michael, mcclare, mary, mcclare, agnes, mcclare james, mcclare, rose, madden, katherine, madden, john, delaney's road, canterbury road, vermont, vermont -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Lysterfield
Information folder containing items pertaining to the history of Lysterfield. Contents: -Articles copied from Knox HS newsletter, inc. Lysterfield, Lysterfield Road, -typescript, "Early settlement of the district later known as Lysterfield", 5 pages -typesccript, "William Lyster and the Lysterfield Valley", 2 pages -map, part of parish map of Scoresby, showing holdings in Lysterfield -illustrations, "A Victorian Model Farm: Nareewarran Grange" -illustration, The Homestead (Nareewarran Grange), 2 copies -copy, 'The Golden Age Of Australian Opera', Chapter 7, an account of William Lyster at Lysterfieldwilliam lyster, lysterfield, nareewarran grange -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Document - Two publications issued by the Shire of Sherbrooke to mark the opening of the new municipal offices in Glenfern Rd, Upwey, on 4th August 1966
Two publications issued by the Shire of Sherbrooke to mark the opening of the new municipal offices in Glenfern Rd, Upwey, on 4th August 1966. - notice paper for special meeting of the council of Shire of Sherbrooke, A5 sized, two sheets in cardboard cover, held together by green ribbon. It contains a brief history, a Council Summons, the Order Of Business, list of serving councillors and Executive Officers. - souvenir booklet for the official opening of Municipal Officers and Council Chambers. 4 pages in thicker paper cover. Front cover has a sketch of the shire offices, with a floorplan on the back cover. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Electric Lines, "Electric lines Viol 4 No. 5, September - October 1991", Sep. 1991
Magazine - 40 pages, gloss paper including cover, titled "Electric lines Viol 4 No. 5, September - October 1991", published in Hicksville New York, contain articles on New Orleans, Transit Systems, Springfield, Ballarat, Sacramento and Leipzig. The article on New Orleans, makes reference to the ex Melbourne W2 trams, for the Riverfront lines including some photos. The article on Ballarat looks at the work of the BTPS, written by Robin Clark. looks at the history of the Ballarat system, the formation of the BTPS, its operation and its operation. Photos by Ron Clark.trams, tramways, btps, usa, history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tale of a Tram", 10/06/1982 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday June 10, 1982 about ESCo Tram No 12 and the interest of the BTPS in acquiring the body for preservation and restoration. Gives detail of the history of the tram, ex Sydney cable car, the type of tram, the Society's concerns, plans and plans to acquire the tram. Item written by Margaret Rotheram. Includes a photo of No. 12. 2nd copy added 24/5/2006, has Aust. Press Cuttings Agency label glued to the top of the cutting. Has been date stamped 10 June 1982.In top left hand corner in blue ink "Thurs June 19th 1982"trams, tramways, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1905
B&W photograph of the interior of the Wendouree Parade power station of ESCo, at the time of its opening. Photo shows the switchboard on the left side, with its elaborate handrail and the DC current generating equipment on the right hand side. Also shows the travelling gantry crane. The print for this photograph made from a copy negative of page 454 of the Australasian, August 19, 1905 in 1993. Print includes caption "ELECTRIC - POWER HOUSE". See Reg, Item No. 763. See Alan Bradley, draft Chapter 3 of the history of Ballarat Tramwaystrams, tramways, esco, power station, ballarat "a" power station, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, 1978
Yields information about the construction of the BTPS Depot in the Gardens.Black and white photograph of the two stages of the extension of the BTPS depot in 1978/1979. The first photograph shows the depot pits constructed and the building foundations in position. The second photograph of the first stage of the steel erection. Reference Annual reports - 1977 - 1978 - concrete finished except for backfiring. 1978 - 1979 - steel partially up - Christmas 1978, started November 1978. Photographer of item 2 (and may be other photos ex the album) was Graham Jordan - see history of the object. See BTPS Annual Reports, 1977-78 and 1978 - 1979.tramways, trams, btps, depot extensions, depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WHITE HILLS BOTANIC GARDENS, BENDIGO: HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGY PROJECT
Four hundred and forty three page report titled 'White Hills Botanic Gardens, Bendigo - Heritage Significance Assessment and Strategy Project by Lee Andrews & Associates Heritage Consulting, dated 31 October 2006. Contains History of White Hills Botanic Gardens, Physical Survey ad Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Analysis and Assessment of Cultural Significance, Developing the Conservation Policy, Conservation Policy, Conservation Guidelines, Conservation Actions,References and Appendices. Also contains a number of photos, copies of plans and documents, and a plan of the area with the trees marked and identified.document, white hills botanic gardens bendigo - heritage significance assessment and strategy project, bendigo historical society, jim evans, tim buykx, greater bendigo city council, lee andrews & associates heritage consulting, bendigo advertiser, the bendigonian, bendigo independent, argus, bendigo homes and property, mal gregory, mitch kemp, anthony sheean, casey ely, vicki johnson, sandra crump, friends of bendigo's botanic gardens, jane cleary, judy milner, jan orr, heritage victoria, john hawker, department of sustainability and environment historic places, norm stimson, bill dundas, janette hodgson, royal botanic gardens melbourne, roger spencer, university of melbourne burnley campus, greg moore, goldfields research centre, bendigo library, vivien newton, rita hull, state library of victoria, matheson library monash university, mueller correspondence project, sara maroske, library of the royal botanic gardens melbourne jill thurlow, helen cohn, gwen pascoe, john dwyer, larritt and russell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: MAPS OF GERMANY
Item 21. Maps of Germany. Germany in 1807 after reconstruction by Napoleon, Germany, Map of Germany States with their Coat of Arms, Thirty Years War Map 21b,Europe in the Time of Henry VIII, Europe in The Time of James I and Charles I, Europe at the End of the 15th Century, Boundaries before 1918 showing Kingdoms, Duchies, provinces, etc., of the Former German Empire (2 copies), Two Grosser Plan Vor Hamburg. Photocopies of Der Rodingsmarkt Hamburg, Kehrwieder Hamburg and Rathhausmarkt und Borse Hamburg. Photocopy of Silesia's Place in History,document, certificate, map of germany, german heritage society collection - maps of germany, theodor w brandt's verlag -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Aileen and John Ellison Collection: The Churchill flag
BHS CollectionBritish flag signed by dignitaries and world leaders. The flag was manufactured in 1941/42 as part of the Red Cross drive to raise money. On the back a message to the Hon. Wiston Churchill sent by Australians as an expression of admiration, confidence and gratitude, inspired by the conduct of the citizens of Britain, whose patient endurance, high courage and will to win in the present crisis have proved their loyalty to the tradition of their country and their race and heartened their kinsmen in every corner of the British Empire. Following this message the back of the flag list the name and titles of the signatories and a brief history of the flag and the scroll of appreciation dedicated to the people of Britain. winston churchill, red cross, world war ii