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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Nairana, 15 Jan 1942
"Nairana" probably in the Derwent River (?). Turbine vessel built just before WWI and commandeered by British Government as an aircraft carrier. Later ferry to Tasmania and went around west of Station Pier, came to Australia c 1920/21.maritime, transport - shipping, nairana -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - The Australian 50th Anniversary Special Edition "The Battle of the Coral Sea", 2 May 1992
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Folder 5 has wartime and other general interest papers. The Australian 50th Anniversary Special Edition "The Battle of the Coral Sea"war - world war ii, alan mathews -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - Certificate of Incorporaion, change of name from J Kithen & Sons Pty Ltd to Unichema Australia Pty Ltd, Corporate Affairs Commission NSW, 1978
Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name of Company for J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd to Unichema Australia Proprietary Limited dated 30 October 1978. (Earliest name given as R S Hudson Limited) Certificate pasted on cardboard.business and traders - soaps/candles, industry - manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unichema australia pty ltd, r s hudson limited -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - History, progression J Kitchen & Sons to Unilever Australia, 1960
Two carbon copied pages under the heading "copy for page 8 The Unilever Story", giving a brief history of J Kitchen & Sons and its transition into Unilever Australia Pty Ltd, (probably written not long after 1956.)business and traders - soaps/candles, industry - manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, Order of service to commemorate the commissioning into the Royal Australian Navy of HMAS Anzac on 18 May 1996, May 1996
Order of Service commemorating the commissioning into the Royal Australian Navy of HMAS Anzac, 1996 at Station Pier. Includes a brief history of the ship and its specifications, and details the program which included the commissioning and blessing of the ship and those taking part.piers and wharves - station pier, armed services - navy, transport - shipping, hmas anzac -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, Oblesik
Off white, painted chipboard with brass figurine of a soldier holding a rifle on the top of the obelisk. On each side, near the top, are perspex flags from the following countries: USA, Australia, NZ, Korea, South Vietnam, Phillippines & Thailand.obelisk, flag -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Ray Foley to members Australian Foremen Stevedore's Association, Victorian Branch, 1970s
Purple roneoed letter to the members of the Australian Foremen Stevedore's Association, Victorian Branch. Signed by Ray Foley with handwritten note to Bill Hegarty "Good luck to you Bill. Hope you have put on weight. Regards, Ray."societies clubs unions and other organisations, australian foremen stevedore's association -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Diary, James Brown, 1910
Diary 'published' by a descendant who sent a copy to Barbara Gardiner who, in turn, donated the diary to the society.Photocopy of the diary of James Brown who left Clyde, Scotland 22/9/1910 on paddle steamer "Weeroona" on its maiden voyage. Arrived Melbourne, Australia 28/11/1910. Includes photcopies of ship and crew photographs.transport - shipping, domestic life, james brown, ps weeroona, diaries -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Military Forces: Staff Duties, (Australia) - copy 1, 1966
The aim of this handbook is to lay down the basic staff duties to be used by officers al all arms and services. A grey coloured plastic cover with black writing on it. There is the Australian Coat Of Arms in the middle of the cover. Near the top right hand is the code for the item 7610-66-021-5644. Also the date for Notification in ARO's for 31st December, 1966australia - armed forces - service manuals, staff duties -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: PHILATELY
A collection of stamps from both Australia and overseas dated from 1934 to 1959. They are in a small paper bag titled ' Stewart's Stamp Shop,' 22 McHenry Street, Adelaide, S.A. There is also a 'Help crippled children' sticker in the bag.philately, stamps, collection, lydia chancellor collection, collection, postage stamps, entertainment, amusements, recreations ephemera -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONSTABLE RYAN COLLECTION: LETTER TO AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL LIBRARY
Letter dated 12th August, 1993 sent by John Hall of Eaglehawk to the Australian National Library, Asian Collection in Canberra asking if they have any reference in their Chinese collection of events in Bendigo in 1886 regarding the disappearance of Constable Ryandocument -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NAPOLEON REEF/DEBORAH UNITED - CHEQUE BOOK, 1953/59
Document: Double height cheque book from 'The English, Scottish & Australian Bank Limited, with the first section stamped Napoleon Reef Gold Mining Co and folded - Rear section stamped Deborah United Gold Mining Co.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mine accounting., mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CHEQUE BOOK SANDHURST AND EAGLEHAWK PYRITES GOLD EXTRACTION CO LTD, 1909
Dividend cheque Book on the Commercial Bank of Australia Limited, Sandhurst and Eaglehawk Pyrites Gold Extraction Co Ltd.; Cheques dated from March 1, 1909 to October 2, 1909; unused cheques plus cheque butts.organization, mining, finance, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: cheque book: sandhurst and eaglehawk pyrites gold extraction co ltd: -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH UNITED GOLD MINE NL, E.S. & A. PASS BOOK, July 1944 - 31 Aug 1959
Document: Buff coloured bank book with red binding. Bank Pass Book English Scottish & Australian Bank Deborah United Pass Book July 1944 - 31 August 1959 Account closed 31. 8. 1959.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, english scottish & australian bank pass book, gold mining, deborah united gold mine nl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE GMC N L - PASS BOOK, 20 Jul 1935 - 14 Jul 1936
Document. Blue grey cloth covered pass book. Label on the front Central Nell Gwynne GMC N L Wages Trust a/c in account current with The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited Bendigo Page 515.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, pass book -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD
Film, DVD black printing on white and orange disk. 5th Battalion:The Royal Australian Regiment South Vietnam 1966-70. Tiger motifr and Coat of Arms motif front. NWM Touch Screen Film, DVD. For displayfilm, dvd, touch screen film, dvd -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle - Canberra Bomber A84-307, 1951
The bomber being restored is the oldest surviving complete Canberra. This plane flew continually from 1951—1973 and was used in both Malaya and Vietnam. It is one of three bombers bought from England before production began at the Government Aircraft Factory at Fisherman's Bend. The plane has the oldest known Rolls Royce Avon engine, being serial number 2.The Canberra is a first-generation jet-powered light bomber which could fly at a higher altitude than previous bombers. It was Australia's first jet bomber. B1 bomber version of the English Electric Canberra. It is being restored by the NVVM.Serial no: A84-307.canberra bomber, air force, bomber, plane -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceramic
Blue and red ceramic bear from 17 Construction Royal Australian Engineers. Bear's left paw has RAE cap badge attached. Painted inscription - 17 Construction "A Little Bear will Fix It" Vietnam "66-71"On tail - Hand painted L. Healey17th construction squadron, bear -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Military Forces: Staff Duties, (Australia) - copy 3, 1966
The aim of this handbook is to lay down the basic staff duties to be used by officers al all arms and services. A grey coloured plastic cover with black writing on it. There is the Australian Coat Of Arms in the middle of the cover. Near the top right hand is the code for the item 7610-66-021-5644. Also the date for Notification in ARO's for 31st December, 1966australia - armed forces - service manuals, staff duties -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Pocket Vocab. of Malay, Pidgin English and Japanese Phrases and Malay Course for Beginners. M.D. Frecker, Early 1939
A Pocket Vocabulary of Malay, Pidgin English and Japanese Phrases for the use of U.S. Troops in the Southwest Pacific Area. Second printing for Australian Military Forces. Malay Course for Beginners. Far Eastern Liaison Office. Used by Military Forces.a22.06 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Royal Australian Engineers
A predominantely red carpet. Custom made with woven inscription Royal Australian Engineers 1959 Wilson R B 1968 - 2411848. Ubique Viet 66' 67' with fringes top and bottom. 5 wooden rings attached to topThis fully imported & hand woven rug was custom designed for Graeme Wilson.royal australina engineers -
St Kilda Historical Society
Booklet - Pocket Book, Regimental Pocket Book, 1914
Regimental pocket book for use by non-commissioned officers and men of the 14th Battalion AIF. Publication presented to the 14th Battalion by pupils of Church of England Grammar School, Melbourne. Issued by Commanding Officer Lt Col RE Courtney VD. Contains sections on: a Nominal Roll of Officers; Espirit de Corps and The Regimental Motto; Badges of Rank and how to recognise them; Duties of Non-Commissioned Officers; The Special Duties of the Squad Commander in the Attack; The duty of every individual man in the Attack; The Special Duties of Section Commanders in Defence; Applications etc by Letter; The Soldier, Fit and Strong; What every Outpost Sentry should know; Signals; General Introduction for Guards and Sentries; The Rifle, and how to care for it; The Three Rules for Aiming; Points to Note when you are firing; Rates of Fire; Scouts; The Individual Use of Cover; Hints for Camps; Sergeants and other Non-Commissioned Officers; Musketry; Description of the SMLE Rifle Mark III; Ships' Bells and what they mean; the Half-company Commander in the Attack; Regimental SongBooklet covered with blue fabric-covered card embossed with the insignia of The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Contains multiple paper pages printed in blue with yellow border. Bound with sewn blue cotton. Two booklets held in collection.SKHS1587 inscription inside front cover, in blue ink handwriting, now largely obscured: G Clarendon Hyde 2.1.15. Inside back cover: No 115 "C" Company Sept 1914. Both SKHS1587 and SKHS 1620 contain handwritten notations against the Nominal Roll of Officers, updating the information about the officers listed.14th battalion aif -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Jacket - military, 1940's
Issued to P.O.W at Camp 13 MurchisonAustralian Military Forces issue jacket. Dyed burgundy and issued to P.O.Ws. Four patch type pockets on the front. Eleven AMF buttons, one brown button. Pleat at the back and band around waist. Two tabs on the shoulders.uniform, murchison, camp 13 -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Picturol Projector. Model Q, Society for Visual Education Inc, Estimated 1940s
Vintage SVE Picturol Model Q Film Strip Projector with case and 3 film strips. Circa 1940. Film format 35mm. Projector includes cord with bakelite switch (Garling Hartford Conn) and plug - made in Australia.On side: "PICTUROL PROJECTOR MODEL Q 120 VOLTS 100 wATTS NO 26999 MANUFACTURED BY Society for Visual Education Inc. Lens - S.V.E. Special Series 00-3"film strip, projector -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Coaster - Drink
Made as a Souvenir to "Memorial to HMAS Sydney 11. Mount Scott Geraldton WA"Round Australian pewter drink coaster (round) with a bow of a ship in the centre ofa 7 pointed star inside a circle. Suede attached to the back of coaster. Inside a plastic pocket, Black back, clear front. Certificate of Authenticity.coaster - drink, hmas sydney, cramewr m, geraldton, tatura, ww2 hmas sydney, domestic, containers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Exercise
Used by Helmut Ruff for Trigonometry exercies at Internment Camp 3 SchoolSchool exercise book "The Australian Exercise Book". Has navy blue patterned covers and white paper label on front cover, top right worded, in biro "Helmut Ruff, Trigonometry (exercises) Int. Camp 3 School.Helmut Ruff V1education, trigonometry, ruff h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, books, school -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, JM Arthur, Aboriginal English : a cultural study, 1996
Aboriginal English is the first and most significant dialect of Australian English. The term ?Aboriginal English? refers to the form of English used by Aboriginal people. This English is popularly but inaccurately called a ?pidgin?. Rather than being a Pidgin it is a complete language.aboriginal english, sociolinguistics -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
DOUBLE FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF JAMES WILLIAM ESMOND. INSCRIPTION. JAMES WILLIAM ESMOND OFFICIAL DISCOVEREROF 20oz OF GOLD 29th JUNE 1851. BORN 1822 ENISCORTHY WEXFORD IRELAND - DIED 3rd DECEMBER 1890. BALLARAT AUSTRALIA.local history, photography, photographs, mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Realia, Flat Iron with Kerosine Burner
Used for camping? to iron clothes or in home if not heatedRusty Flat Iron Size 3. 1X Primus Kerosine - Rusty. Both held in cut down vacuum oil tin made in Australia. In Black Paint "Laudel" 2 prickers for Primus - cleaning pipes when clogged.Illegible inscription until co Ltd.domestic -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Team effort in the S.E.S, 1993
The Nunawading Council awarded a special Australia Day Achievement Award to S.E.S. member Alan Barnard.The Nunawading Council awarded a special Australia Day Achievement Award to S.E.S. member Alan Barnard. Another S.E.S. member, John Murison was awarded 'Young Citizen of the Year', while the S.E.S. was awarded the Council's Community Group of the Year.The Nunawading Council awarded a special Australia Day Achievement Award to S.E.S. member Alan Barnard.australia day, barnard, alan, murison, john, state emergency service, city of nunawading