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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Roads Corporation, Vic Roads 2000: results of intial community consultation, outer Melbourne rural fringe, August 1989
This report presents a summary of the issues and needs communicated by community and road user groups, local government, industry and government department representatives, at two of a series of VICROADS Regional Workshops convened by the Roads Corporation, as the Vic Roads 2000 Victoria's Rural Arterial Strategy is developed. Includes three parts: Outer Metropolitan Regional Workshop Report, Outer Dandenong Regional Workshop Report and background paper - Outer Melbourne rural fringe regional economy and road travel demand.100p.non-fictionThis report presents a summary of the issues and needs communicated by community and road user groups, local government, industry and government department representatives, at two of a series of VICROADS Regional Workshops convened by the Roads Corporation, as the Vic Roads 2000 Victoria's Rural Arterial Strategy is developed. Includes three parts: Outer Metropolitan Regional Workshop Report, Outer Dandenong Regional Workshop Report and background paper - Outer Melbourne rural fringe regional economy and road travel demand.roads, vicroads -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, North Eastern Suburbs Family and Community Services Regional Consultative Council, Social Profile North East Region, January 1985
Comprehensive statistical overview of Melbourne's north east region. The profile draws on census data for 1976 and 1981. Local Government summaries for the local government areas of Diamond Valley, Eltham, Heidelberg, Northcote, Preston and Whittlesea. Sections include demographic profiles (including family type and migrant populations), workforce, housing, education, support services, children's services, transport, recreation and leisure facilities, local government authorities, and local government area profile summaries.non-fictionComprehensive statistical overview of Melbourne's north east region. The profile draws on census data for 1976 and 1981. Local Government summaries for the local government areas of Diamond Valley, Eltham, Heidelberg, Northcote, Preston and Whittlesea. Sections include demographic profiles (including family type and migrant populations), workforce, housing, education, support services, children's services, transport, recreation and leisure facilities, local government authorities, and local government area profile summaries.population, social profile, social service, demographics -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - GAF Jindiivik Aircraft & Guided Weapons Supply Branch Projec;t Reports, Aircraft & Guided Weapons Supply Branch Government Aircraft Factories A Summary of Jindivik Mark 2BB Development Trials
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (collection) - RAAF Hercules C130H Project Status Summary Book Aircraft & Sub Systems. Copy 7
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - ISAAC EDWARD DYASON : SUMMARY OF TALK BY DR CHARLES FAHEY, 1858-1959
USB containing Dyason kept diaries of Isaac Edward Dyason - from New Years Day 1858 until his death in 1915. Most survived with the exception of the years 1873-4. In Lansell's absence he took over his business affairs and moved into Fortuna. He married and had four children, Emily, Amy, Clarence and Cecil. His youngest child didn't survive. This digital copy of his diaries on USB, copied into Acquired by Copy on M Drive.person, individual, edward dyason -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster - Framed Poster, c1920
Record of Australia's Voluntary Effort in the Great War (AIF) AUG 4TH 1914 TO JUNE 28TH 1919 During the the First World War General Sir W.R. Birdwood, was Commander of the Australian Imperial Forces and Lieutenant General Sir J. Monash, Commander of the Australian Army Corp. A commemorative colour poster published c.1920 as a record of Australia's voluntary effort in the Great War. The composition is similar to that of an Honour Roll and features a depiction of the rising sun badge within a wreath. Listed are each Australian Division, the Light Horse and the AIF Corps Headquarters. Each is headed with a portrait of the Division's Commanding Officer, and includes depictions of colour patches, followed by principal engagements and a summary of causalities suffered.Carved brown timber framed poster of rising sun, two flags and images of Army Commanding Officers, Awards and Badgesaif, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster - Framed Poster, C1920
Record of Australia's Voluntary Effort in the Great War (AIF) AUG 4TH 1914 to JUNE 28TH 1919 During the the First World War General Sir W.R. Birdwood, was Commander of the Australian Imperial Forces and Lieutenant General Sir J. Monash, Commander of the Australian Army Corp.A commemorative colour poster published c.1920 as a record of Australia's voluntary effort in the Great War. The composition is similar to that of an Honour Roll and features a depiction of the rising sun badge within a wreath. Listed are each Australian Division, the Light Horse and the AIF Corps Headquarters. Each is headed with a portrait of the Division's Commanding Officer, and includes depictions of colour patches, followed by principal engagements and a summary of causalities suffered.Carved brown timber framed poster of rising sun, two flags and images of Army Commanding Officers, Awards and Badges Plaque reads ...Presented to Wangaratta RSL by Eric Hamiltonww1, great war, commemorative poster, australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - REPORT SUMMARY & LETTER, Commonwealth Department of Veteran's Affairs. et al, Study of Returned Servicewomen of the Second World War, 1. April 1985. 2. 11 September 1985
1. & 2. Relate to letter sent by Alva Bennetts which can be found in Cat No. 9872.3. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Two page booklet with black and white illustrated front cover. Title and publishers logo in black. Text on pages in black type. Cover and pages fastened with a staple on top LH Corner. 2. A4 sized single page letter with text in black type. Australian Coat of Arms on top LH corner. Text below Coat of Arms in orange type.2. Handwritten signature in blue ink at bottom of letter.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, returned servicewomen, ww2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Darwin NT brief summary of bombing 1942 and operations in 1945
The author of this document is not known but covers his time in Darwin and other areas with 2 and 13 Squadrons and USAAF 528 and 23 Squadrons -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Invitation to Shirley Adman's retirement function, 2005
Letter advising that Shirley Admans is retiring and a function will be held to celebrate her outstanding contribution to the Tilly Aston Council, members and the organisation.A4 page with printed border and writingnon-fictionShirley Admans is retiring! Michael Simpson, GM - Policy and Advocacy invites you To celebrate Shirley's outstanding contribution to Vision Australia, the Tilly Aston Council and most particularly to blind and vision impaired members When: Friday 26 August 2005 Where: Community Centre 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong Time: 12.30pm-2.30pm Light luncheon will be served RSVP: By Friday 19 August Cherry Johnson on 03 9864 9231 or Colleen Thom on 03 9864 9526 vision australia foundation, shirley admans -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Dandenong & District Historical Society, A snapshot of Dandenong in 2001, 2002
A community history of Dandenong in 2001. The history takes the form of written submissions from approx 160 community organisations, clubs, schools etc. The submissions include a short history of the organisation, and a summary of that organisation's activities in 2001. Includes index, photographs.xviii, 201 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionA community history of Dandenong in 2001. The history takes the form of written submissions from approx 160 community organisations, clubs, schools etc. The submissions include a short history of the organisation, and a summary of that organisation's activities in 2001. Includes index, photographs. dandenong (vic.), community organisations -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Life Books, Vietnam : the Australian experience, 1987
A summary of the involvement of Australian tropps in the Vietnam conflictIndex, bibliography, ill, maps, p.300.non-fictionA summary of the involvement of Australian tropps in the Vietnam conflictvietnam war - 1961-1975, vietnam conflict - australian involvement -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Lofe books et al, Modern military towards 2000, 1989
A summary of Australian defence capability in the late 20th centuryIndex, bibliography, ill, map, p.168.non-fictionA summary of Australian defence capability in the late 20th centuryaustralia - armed forces - equipment, military art and science - technological innovation -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Booklet, Centenary Celebrations June 10, 1978 - Cranbourne Primary School No. 2068. 1878 - 1978
Brief summary of the history over the years of the schoolnon-fictionBrief summary of the history over the years of the school1878 head teacher archibald thompson, 1st pupil angus bethune -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, "Summary of Materials purchased under special contracts 1919 to 1969"
Provides a detailed list, not fully comprehensive, of purchase contracts for the MMTB between 1919 and 1969. Lists Buildings Cable wire ropes Cable grip dies General - punch card systems, advertising on trams Miscellaneous Vehicles Motor buses and Garage equipment Permanent Way Equipment Poles - steel and wooden Rail bonds Special trackwork Substation Equipment Traffic - ticket issuing machines and radio equipment Trams and bodies Tram equipment Tram rails Trolley Wire Workshops EquipmentYields information about MMTB Purchases between 1919 and 1969 - not complete.Document - 50 Foolscap sheets - photocopied.mmtb, tramways, contracts, purchases, workshops, trams, buses, trackwork, buildings, depots -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Pamphlet (item) - Nomad N22B N24A Performance summary - general information
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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed Tribute, Wangaratta Picture Framers, Gull Force
On the night of 30-31 January 1942 this small force of 1131 Australian soldiers were stationed at Ambon, an island which formed part of the Netherland East Indies (now Indonesia). An invasion of approximately 20,000 Japanese overwhelmed Gull Force and the majority of the Australian soldiers were taken prisoner. The execution of 229 at Laha, starvation, over work, disease and the absence of medical supplies led to horrific loss. At the cessation of hostilities only 352 of the original 1131 had made it back to Australia. 779 members of Gull Force made the supreme sacrifice and now lie in foreign fields. The Battle of Ambon (30 January – 3 February 1942) occurred on the island of Ambon in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), during World War II. Japan invaded and conquered the island in a few days, facing Dutch, American and Australian forces. The chaotic and sometimes bloody fighting was followed by a series of major Japanese war crimes. Allied casualties in the battle were relatively light. However, at intervals for a fortnight after the surrender, Japanese personnel chose more than 300 Australian and Dutch prisoners of war at random and summarily executed them, at or near Laha airfield. In part, this was revenge for the sinking of the Japanese minesweeper, as some surviving crew of the minesweeper took part.. Three-quarters of the Australians captured on Ambon died before the war's end. Of the 582 who remained on Ambon, 405 died. They died of overwork, malnutrition, disease and one of the most brutal regimes among camps in which bashings were routine. Blood Oath, a 1990 Australian feature film is based on the real-life trial of Japanese soldiers for war crimes committed against Allied prisoners of war on the island of Ambon, in the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia), such as the Laha massacre of 1942.Brown timber frame with gold coloured inner edge containing badge and tribute on grey backgroundGull Force 2/21 Battalion Ambon Laha In memory of and tribute to the Officers and Men of "Gull Force" comprising of 2/21 Battalion and attached Units.gull force, 2/21 battalion, ambon, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photograph, Cpl Sperry BODSWORTH
Photograph of Private later Corporal Sperry Bodsworth born 27/8/1909. In 1940 aged 30 years he enlisted in the Army and assigned to the 2/21 Battalion. On 13/12/1941 the Battalion was deployed from Darwin to Ambon in the Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia, to form part of "Gull Force". The Battle of Ambon occurred between 30 January to 3 February, 1942. In April 1942 Bodsworth was listed as missing and on 1/6/1942 was reported as a Prisoner of War. Bodsworth was awarded a Mention in Despatches.The Battle of Ambon (30 January – 3 February 1942) occurred on the island of Ambon in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), during World War II. Japan invaded and conquered the island in a few days, facing Dutch, American and Australian forces. The chaotic and sometimes bloody fighting was followed by a series of major Japanese war crimes. Allied casualties in the battle were relatively light. However, at intervals for a fortnight after the surrender, Japanese personnel chose more than 300 Australian and Dutch prisoners of war at random and summarily executed them, at or near Laha airfield. In part, this was revenge for the sinking of the Japanese minesweeper, as some surviving crew of the minesweeper took part.. Three-quarters of the Australians captured on Ambon died before the war's end. Of the 582 who remained on Ambon, 405 died. They died of overwork, malnutrition, disease and one of the most brutal regimes among camps in which bashings were routine. Blood Oath, a 1990 Australian feature film is based on the real-life trial of Japanese soldiers for war crimes committed against Allied prisoners of war on the island of Ambon, in the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia), such as the Laha massacre of 1942.Brown timber frame containing black and white photograph of WW2 Soldier wearing slouch hatww2, gull force, ambon, sperry bodsworth, pow -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Hodder & Stoughton (Australia) Pty Ltd, Australian Coast Line, 1987
This book details the places and towns along the south coast of Australia. It contains potted histories and information for tourists. Some of the information regarding places to stay and recreational facilities etc will date over the years and the book will be of less use.This book is of minor interest as a summary of the places along the coastline of Victoria and as a useful resource book in our library.This s a soft-cover book of 128 pages. It has a blue cover with a colour photograph and red and white printing on the front cover and a colour photograph of the author and black printing on the back cover. The pages contain printed material, black and white photographs and maps and sketches. coastline of victoria, history of warrnambool -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - AAP RAAF Pub 528 Wirraway Weight Sheet Summary A20 Nov 1949
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Falls Creek Historical Society
Book - Situation Skiing, Jean Claude Killy, Mike Halstead, 1978
Jean-Claude Killy is a French former World Cup alpine ski racer. He dominated the sport in the late 1960s, and was a triple Olympic champion, winning the three alpine events at the 1968 Winter Olympics, becoming the most successful athlete there. He also won the first two World Cup titles, in 1967 and 1968. In this publication he presents information on techniques to enable a skier to handle himself in all conditions and situations. He reveals the strategies he has applied to a wide variety of snow and terrain conditions. First, there's a quick review of basics: exercises for getting in and staying in shape; tips on skiing equipment; a summary of the fundamental elements for the intermediate skier. Then he explains situations, how to "think ahead" as you encounter steep slopes and moguls, gullies and glades, ice and hard-packed snow, and deep powder. He discusses high altitude skiing, tells how to ski glaciers and back-country trails, and even gives away know-how learned in his championship years of downhill, slalom, and giant slalom racing.A book of 203 pages including photographs and illustrations. The dust jacket features an image of the authors on both front and back covers.non-fictionJean-Claude Killy is a French former World Cup alpine ski racer. He dominated the sport in the late 1960s, and was a triple Olympic champion, winning the three alpine events at the 1968 Winter Olympics, becoming the most successful athlete there. He also won the first two World Cup titles, in 1967 and 1968. In this publication he presents information on techniques to enable a skier to handle himself in all conditions and situations. He reveals the strategies he has applied to a wide variety of snow and terrain conditions. First, there's a quick review of basics: exercises for getting in and staying in shape; tips on skiing equipment; a summary of the fundamental elements for the intermediate skier. Then he explains situations, how to "think ahead" as you encounter steep slopes and moguls, gullies and glades, ice and hard-packed snow, and deep powder. He discusses high altitude skiing, tells how to ski glaciers and back-country trails, and even gives away know-how learned in his championship years of downhill, slalom, and giant slalom racing.jean-claude killy, skiing techniques -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, RVIB History
19 pages in table format, of events that occurred and people who were involved with the RVIB, and 1 page showing an aerial view of an unknown area. Based upon the Nipper document, this table was created by Jo Ann Matthews and C.H. Nipper.19 pages in table format, of events that occurred and people who were involved with the RVIB, and 1 page showing an aerial view of an unknown areanon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Ticket, voyage, P & O Branch Service, P & O, Australia via The Cape Service, Bef.3rd June 1929
The bearer of this ticket was George Thomas Henry Phillpot, who was only 17 years old when he sailed on the S.S. Ballarat (II), built in 1921. (The first S.S. Ballarat was built in 1911 and sunk after being hit by a torpedo in 1917 while serving during WWI). George relates his trip from England to Australia, summarised as follows: He caught a bus from Bolton to Manchester, in the north west U.K., then the train from Manchester to London and the boat train to Tilbury Docks (near Gravesend). On the morning of June 7th 1929, the ship S.S. Ballarat sailed down the Thames estuary and into the English Channel. The next port of call was Southampton, UK, to take on board some technical equipment. The S.S. Ballarat then sailed through the Bay of Biscay. Instead of taking the customary route around the Cape of Good Hope, this trip, on her maiden voyage, was through the Suez Canal. She sailed through the Straits of Gibraltar, into the Mediterranean Sea and on to Malta, where George and others paid a local boat owner to take them ashore for a short time. They then sailed to Port Said, stopping to load cargo, then at night through the Suez Canal. They woke up early the next morning to watch the locals working on the banks of the canal. The excessive heat on board the ship caused much illness. As they travelled through the Red Sea, the heat and the smell of oil also caused sickness. On they went through the Arabian Sea to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka (which at that time was called Ceylon). A Navigation Slip, donated together with this ticket, shows the coordinates for a location 16 miles from Colombo. They again went ashore for a meal at four-pence a head and a bottle of lemonade for a penny. George and another passenger walked to the slums area and were shocked at the state of it compared to Britain’s slums. They then sailed via the Indian Ocean to Fremantle, stopping again for goods to be unloaded. While ashore, they played a game of soccer against the ship’s crew. Then on to Port Adelaide via the Great Australian Bight. Here they shopped for suitable clothing under the advice of some Australian passengers. They then arrived at Port of Melbourne on July 20th 1929, and two days later (on George’s mother’s birthday). George left for Warrnambool. He received his Citizenship Award in 1971. He conducted an electrical retail business in Liebig Street for many years. His son William became principal of the accounting business Sinclair and Wilson, on the retirement of Bill Sinclair, and was actively involved in support of many community organisations. His daughter-in-law, Glenys Phillpot, is actively involved in the Warrnambool community and local government. George was one of 3 orphans on the S.S. Ballarat. (The daughter and son-in-law of one of the other orphans also live in Warrnambool.) Herbert B.G. Larkin, whose rubber-stamped name appears on the ticket, later migrated to Australia and passed away in NSW in 1944. Of Historical Significance, this ticket is for the ship’s maiden voyage via the Suez Canal route (previously the ship travelled via the Cape of Good Hope). It is also the only existing ticket for the "S.S. Ballarat"(3rd) in our collection. Socially, it shows the fare, luggage restrictions, conditions and weekly provisions for a third-class passenger’s voyage from London to Melbourne, which has research potential. This ticket is also of significance to the Local Community, giving the background of the ancestor of a local family. It was also of Personal Significance to the bearer as he kept and preserved it in his possession for at least 46 years before donating it to our museum, together with a Navigation Slip, a map and a summary of his journey to Australia.Third Class steerage Passenger’s Contract Ticket, accompanied by the Navigation Slip, for passage on board the P & O line’s steamer, S.S. Ballarat, to Australia via the Cape Service, from Port of London to Port of Melbourne. The ticket contract is printed on both sides of a thin paper page. The documents have been completed by hand, and the pages have creases as though they have been folded. Details include the date of sailing, amount paid, and the signature of the P & O Branch Service’s representative. The contract ticket lists weekly provisions for the voyage, a disclaimer of the shipping company, a list of dangerous goods not to be carried on board, and fines. The page has straight edges, top and bottom, and perforated edges on the sides; some perforation holes are complete. A small fleur de lies is printed along the inside of each perforation, forming a decorative left and right border. Stamps and inscriptions are on the contract ticket and navigation slip, which also has a black and white photo of a steam ship.The ticket has been stamped in black, No. ‘1040’. Handwritten details are in black pen and ink. Date of departure: ‘Seventh June [192]9’ for the cost of,’33’ [poind], and the sum of ‘33’ pounds is acknowledged as received. ‘Mr George T.H. PHILLPOT’, the age is written as ‘17’, equal to the status of ‘1’ adult, the total number of persons is ‘One’. The fare is handwritten in pen £’33’ and the total £’33’. It has a purple stamp ‘HERBT. B G LARKIN’ and a crossed out stamp ‘FREDERICK WHITE, A handwritten signature ‘_Seymore’. Under the signature, the date is stamped ‘3 JUNE 1929’.warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, s.s.ballarat, phillpot, 7 june 1929, george phillpot, george t.h. phillpot, third class passenger, steerage passenger, herbert b g larkin, ticket, voyage, p & o, australia via the cape, cape of good hope, suez canal, passengers’ contract ticket, navigation slip, s.s. ballarat, steamship, 1929, 3-6-1929, 7-6-1929, third-class, steerage, port of london, port of melboune, 33 pounds, george thomas henry phillpot, herbt. b g larkin, _seymore, bolton, manchester, english channel, southampton, bay of biscay, straits of gibraltar, maritia, port said, arabian sea, colombo, sri lanka, ceylon, indian ocean, fremantle, port adelaide, citizenship, 1971, herbert b.g. larkin, s.s. ballarat ii, -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, 1989-1990
A mix of photos from a folio of photos labelled between 1988 and 1990 (see items 01042 to 01049). One photo of Legatee Ron Austin, a World War 1 veteran, at Legacy house. One photo of George Woodward at a table counting money from an event. One photo of Legatee John Sullivan shaking hands with a man in uniform. He could be receiving a cheque from the man. A view of Swanston St with Legacy flags flying on the poles. A photo of a school ceremony at the Shrine, unsure of they year - probably 1989. Definitely not 1988 or 1990. A photo of a badge seller in a Hawthorn jumper in the Bourke St Mall. In the President's Highlights report of 1989, the caption mentions that Hawthorn footballer Peter Curran helped with the badge selling. A photo of a luncheon function at Legacy house with the speaker addressing a lady. Perhaps thanking her for her service.The folio was a record of a summary of the year being on display for the Legatees to look through.Colour photo x 7 of events in 1989-90 including Ron Austin at Legacy House.legacy promotion, fundraising, ron austin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING CATALOGUED ITEMS SUMMARY
List of mining items catalogued in Folders 121, 122, 124, 125, 129.bendigo, mining, catalogued items -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Angus and Robertson, The great betrayal : Britain, Australia and the onset of the Pacific War, 1939-42, 1988
The ignominious fall of Singapore to the Japanese in February 1942 marked the climax of the greatese crisis in Anglo-Australian relations - Britain's inexcusable betrayal of Australia in time of war. Until World War II, Australia had always rushed to the Imperial colours, confident that just as Australian blood was shed for the Mother Country, so too would British Blood be in the defence of Australia. But in 1939 Australia lay wide open to attack, her defences practically non-existent, and she was reluctant to commit her meagre forces overseas. Her objections were overcome, however, by an unequivocal British promise to protect her from a Japanese attack, so she sent troops and ships to the northern hemisphere, leaving Singapore naval base as the cornerstone of her own defence policy. Britain's promise to defend Australia was made with little concern for the possibility of its ever being implemented and, certainly, in 1939 a direct threat to Australia looked unlikely. During 1940 and 1941, however, the threat from Japan increased, while Britain's ability to counter it weakened. Yet the British government resisted calls to strengthen the Far Eastern Defence, continually reassuring Australia that the Japanese threat would not materialize and that, even if it did, Britain could still contain it. Then the inconceivable happened: in December 1941 the Japanese decimated the US fleet at Pearl Harbour and in early 1942 took Singapore, leaving Australia suddenly in immediate peril. But the oft-repeated promise to defend the Dominion came to nought. And, at the most crucial time in Australia's history, Churchill tried to prevent substantial American forces from being sent to the pacific, and even attempted to delay the repatriation of Australian troops needed for defence. Thus Britain deliberately left Australia at the mercy of Japan, using her to divert and delay the Japanese thrust westwards towards India and the Middle East...[inside front and back cover]. This compelling and controversial book reveals how in 1942 Churchill, in an attempt to delay an attack on India, left Australia at the mercy of the Japanese by trying to prevent American forces being sent to the Pacific. Drawing on a wealth of sources, including many previously unavailable to historians, David Day exposes a saga of empty promises and asks serious questions about the past and future relationship between Britain and Australia. Collapse summaryIndex, p.388.non-fictionThe ignominious fall of Singapore to the Japanese in February 1942 marked the climax of the greatese crisis in Anglo-Australian relations - Britain's inexcusable betrayal of Australia in time of war. Until World War II, Australia had always rushed to the Imperial colours, confident that just as Australian blood was shed for the Mother Country, so too would British Blood be in the defence of Australia. But in 1939 Australia lay wide open to attack, her defences practically non-existent, and she was reluctant to commit her meagre forces overseas. Her objections were overcome, however, by an unequivocal British promise to protect her from a Japanese attack, so she sent troops and ships to the northern hemisphere, leaving Singapore naval base as the cornerstone of her own defence policy. Britain's promise to defend Australia was made with little concern for the possibility of its ever being implemented and, certainly, in 1939 a direct threat to Australia looked unlikely. During 1940 and 1941, however, the threat from Japan increased, while Britain's ability to counter it weakened. Yet the British government resisted calls to strengthen the Far Eastern Defence, continually reassuring Australia that the Japanese threat would not materialize and that, even if it did, Britain could still contain it. Then the inconceivable happened: in December 1941 the Japanese decimated the US fleet at Pearl Harbour and in early 1942 took Singapore, leaving Australia suddenly in immediate peril. But the oft-repeated promise to defend the Dominion came to nought. And, at the most crucial time in Australia's history, Churchill tried to prevent substantial American forces from being sent to the pacific, and even attempted to delay the repatriation of Australian troops needed for defence. Thus Britain deliberately left Australia at the mercy of Japan, using her to divert and delay the Japanese thrust westwards towards India and the Middle East...[inside front and back cover]. This compelling and controversial book reveals how in 1942 Churchill, in an attempt to delay an attack on India, left Australia at the mercy of the Japanese by trying to prevent American forces being sent to the Pacific. Drawing on a wealth of sources, including many previously unavailable to historians, David Day exposes a saga of empty promises and asks serious questions about the past and future relationship between Britain and Australia. Collapse summary worls war 1939-1945 - diplomatic history, australia - foreign relations - britain -
Canterbury History Group
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Clunes Museum
Book, PETER BUCKMASTER, WOOL PAST THE WINNING POST: A HISTORY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY, 1978
A BIOGRAPHY WRITTEN BY HEATHER B. RONALD OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY SOME OF WHO SETTLED ON LAND NEAR CLUNES, VICTORIA A SUMMARY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY'S MOVE TO THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WOOL INDUSTRY IN THE 1800'S AND ONWARDSHARDCOVER BOOK BOUND IN BLUE LFABRIC WITH A GOLD EAGLE EMBOSSED ON THE FRONT COVER, COMPLET WITH DUST COVER. THE DUSTCOVER FRONT COVER HAS A COLOUR IMAGE OF A COLONIAL HOMESTEAD IN THE BACK GROUND WITH A LOADED DRAY PULLED BY OXEN TWO FIGURES WITH BULL WHIPS AT EITHER SIDE OF THE THE ANIMALS 203 PAGESnon-fictionA BIOGRAPHY WRITTEN BY HEATHER B. RONALD OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY SOME OF WHO SETTLED ON LAND NEAR CLUNES, VICTORIA A SUMMARY OF THE CHIRNSIDE FAMILY'S MOVE TO THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WOOL INDUSTRY IN THE 1800'S AND ONWARDS book, chirnside family, clunes first sheep run