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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division et al, Australian Railway Routes 1854-2000, 2000
Descriptions of railway routes in Australia from 1854 to 2000.maps, p.80.non-fictionDescriptions of railway routes in Australia from 1854 to 2000.railroad construction - australia - history, railroads -- australia -- history. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - BRITISH AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT, R WALLACE CLARKE, 1993
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - BRINGING CONNIE HOME, GARY R SQUIRE, 2002
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - W2 331, R. E. V Gomm, mid 1980's
Demonstrates a sales item that the museum has produced over many years.Metal lapel badge - image of MMTB W2 331 - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, cream, orange and black paint infilling the detail. Possible made for the TMSV, not thought to be a BTM produced badge - mid 1980's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, mmtb, w2 class -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Hand Grenade, Mills Bomb No. 36 (Inert), 1941
Patented by William Mills and known as 'Mills Bombs', these were first used in WW1 and were used by the British Army until 1972. Three models were made - No. 5, No. 23 and No. 36. The latter two could be fired from a rifle (with suitable attachments). Note that the casing is grooved to assist fragmentation. These grenades had a time delay fuse of 7 seconds initially but later a 4 second fuse was introduced. Upon explosion, its lethal range was approx. 90m but on hard ground it could be double that. Over 75 million were produced.Cast-iron 'pineapple' shaped anti-personnel grenade. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, R. S. Porteous, Close to the Winds
non-fictionkeith oliver, donation -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, R. H. Dana, Two Years Before the Mast, 1904
non-fictionkeith oliver, donation -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Eric Willans, Diggers' Queen - Colac Centenary, 1937
Gold & brown wooden framed photograph or 7 women & children in formal dress - Queen, attendants, flower girl & pages.Diggers' Queen - Colac Centenary, 1937 Queen - Miss Florence Ryan; Attendants-Misses E. White and L. Ryan; Flower Girls- J Christie and P Heath; Pages-B. White and A. Cowley. AMOUNT RAISED, [pounds] 406/6/8 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - MAP, FRAMED, Bethany Gallery, 1949
Dark green mount with brown wooden frame. Brown printing on cream paper. Perspex covering map.Top centre of map: “Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia Map of Victoria showing Sub Branches 1949” Stamped on rear: Bethany Gallery. Traditionally a touch of Excellence Terry ? Jarvis, 116 Bridge Street, Bendigo Vic 3550 Ph (03) 5442 4771brsl, smirsl, map rsl's -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, D. R. Keenan - Managing Editor, "Electric Traction", Dec 1960 and Jan 1961
Two issues of "Electric Traction", published by the Australian Electric Traction Association, both 16 pages printed on off white paper, centre stapled. Gives details of the AETA on the rear cover. Inside the covers is a sheet of paper indicating a distribution list within the MMTB. Vol XV, No. 12 - December 1960 with a photo of 218 at Point Ormond on the front cover. Has an article by Keith Kings, Jack Stranger, Wal Jack and Ken McCarthy on Cable Tramways in Australia (continued from a previous issue), closure of Hobart, Point Ormond and general news on Melbourne and Sydney electric railways. Vol XVI, No. 1 - January 1961. Concluding article on Cable Tramways in Australia, news from Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney and letters to editor, book reviews.trams, tramways, electric traction, aeta, melbourne, point ormond, cable trams, hobart, sydney -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative Object - China Plate, C. R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd, 2010
.1 - Approx 200mm dia China plate prepared for the Centenary or 100 years of The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. White China with a gold rim and a red brown PMTT logo and the words "Celebrating 100 years". Made by C.R. Hose Cheltenham for Ron Scholten who organised the celebrations. .2 - ditto but with an image of the Malvern tram depot at the time of opening on the plate along with the words "Malvern Tram Depot" and the words "Celebrating 100 years". See image i4 for close up of manufacturers mark. 2nd copy of 2506.1 ex Mike Ryan added 10-1-2018.trams, tramways, crockery, pmtt, centenary, celebrations -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative Object - Glass, C. R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd, 1995
Whiskey glass - with gold rim, dimpled or spheres on the base and "The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust" logo in gold on the side of the glass. Made to celebrate the 85th Anniversary of Malvern Depot - 1995 - advice of Ron Scholten 28/2 2nd copy added 13/5/2019.trams, tramways, crockery, pmtt -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Jack Richardson, N. L. Chinn, R. L. Young, "Destination Circular Quay", 1961
1307.1 - Book - 44 pages including cover, printed on off white paper, centre stapled, with two colour covers (red and black) titled "Destination Circular Quay", providing details of the Sydney tramcars or rolling stock. Published by Traction Publications, in 1961, edited by Jack Richardson with Norm Chinn and Robert Young. Provides details on the trams that operated in the cities. Has a map of the city tramways on the rear. 2nd copy from the collection of Colin Jones added 2/1/2020. 1307.2 - Book - 56 pages + card cover, printed on semi gloss paper, centre stapled, with two colour covers - as for .1. Printed 1967. Has a map of the Sydney system on the inside or the rear cover. The rear cover has a list of publications of the publisher. See htd1307i2.pdf for a scan of the book. 1307.3 - Book - 40 pages including cover - as for .1, edition published 1958 - see images htd1307i1.pdf for a scan of this book.trams, tramways, sydney, tramcars, depots -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Light Railway Research Society of Australia et al, The Beaudesert Shire Tramway, 1980
The Light Railway Research Society of Australia's book about the Beaudesert Shire Railway in Queensland.ill, maps, p.70.non-fictionThe Light Railway Research Society of Australia's book about the Beaudesert Shire Railway in Queensland.light railways - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Parsons, Charles R, Amos Truelove : a story of the last generation, [n.d.] [1892?]
Fiction for young people, with religious themes.240 p. : ill. Textured green cover, embossed in goldfictionFiction for young people, with religious themes.charles r. parsons, children's fiction -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Christopher R Herbert Photographer, Mrs Bella Hartley nee Unknown -- Studio Portrait
Sepia Studio Portrait Bella Hartley Bella -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Stuart, Major R. F.ed, 3 RAR in South Vietnam 1967-1968 (Copy 3)
A record of the Operational Service of the Third Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam from 12th December 1967 - 20th November 1968A record of the Operational Service of the Third Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam from 12th December 1967 - 20th November 1968 australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 3rd, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper, J R INGUS ALBERT STREET, CRESWICK, 1978
NOTE THE PASSING OF MRS. JEAN PEART - A VALUED CITIZEN OF CLUNES AND DISTRICT NEWS ITEMS AND ADVERTISEMENTS.PHOTO COPY CRESWICK ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY MAY 3 1978 SEVEN PAGE COLLECTION. LOCAL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS. PRICE 10 CENTSE. JONESlocal history, document, newspaper, obituary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - CODFORD UK, YMCA, 1. 9 May 1918. 2. 13 July 1918. 3. 1 September 1918
Postcards sent by R.H. Baron depicting scenes of Codford when the AIF was encamped during WW1. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Plain postcard with no photograph. Front has printed Mother's Day message. Y.M.C.A. logo and Rising Sun badge printed at top. Space for written address. Postmark top R.H. Corner. 2. Collation of black and white photographs of scenes from a village. 3. Coloured photograph of a group of soldiers in winter uniform and standing on a snow covered road. Buildings in background. 4. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower, Houses next door. Graveyard next to church. 5. Black and white photograph of a Rising Sun badge carved into a hill side.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother, dated 9 May 1918'. 2. Greetings from Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 13 July 1918. 3. Winter at Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to Doris dated 1 September 1918'. 4. Codford, St Mary Church. Handwritten in black ink on back: This is a church in the centre of our camp. Bob'. 5. The Rising Sun, Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Dear Elsie, This Rising Sun was made by an Australian Soldier some time back. Bob'. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, codford uk, aif camp - ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, SHAFTESBURY, U.K, J.W. Pearson, c WW1
1. to 4. Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother dated 8/12/18. 5. Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 3/12/18. Part of the 'Robert H. Baron', No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. to 8. Collection of black and white postcards featuring views of Shaftesbury, UK.1. to 7. Handwritten in black ink on backs: 'Letters to R.H. Baron's mother and siblings.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, shaftesbury uk -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Stuart, Major R. F.ed, 3 RAR in South Vietnam 1967-1968 (Copy 1)
A record of the Operational Service of the Third Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam from 12th December 1967 - 20th November 1968A record of the Operational Service of the Third Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam from 12th December 1967 - 20th November 1968australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 3rd, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Stuart, Major R. F.ed, 3 RAR in South Vietnam 1967-1968 (Copy 2)
A record of the Operational Service of the Third Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam from 12th December 1967 - 20th November 1968A record of the Operational Service of the Third Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in South Vietnam from 12th December 1967 - 20th November 1968australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, 3rd, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Horton, R P, Campaign and Operational Medals Awarded to the Australian Defence Force
An important part of Australia's history has been written on the many battlefields and in the many countries in which Australian Defence Force personnel have served. to recognise this service, a considerable number of campaign and operational medals have been awarded.non-fictionAn important part of Australia's history has been written on the many battlefields and in the many countries in which Australian Defence Force personnel have served. to recognise this service, a considerable number of campaign and operational medals have been awarded.australia. australian defence force - medals, badges, decorations etc., military decorations - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Bushby, R N, Educating An Army: Australian Army Doctrinal Development and the Operational Experience in South Vietnam, 1965-72
This monograph examines the way in which the Australian Army met the challenges to its doctrine presented by the Vietnam War.This monograph examines the way in which the Australian Army met the challenges to its doctrine presented by the Vietnam War.australia. army - foreign service - vietnam, military tactics -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Air Portfolio 5, Boeing 727, Paul R. Smith, Boeing 727
The book is a collection of captioned photos looking at all the Boeing 727's used by airliner companies. It shows the unique paintjobs and logos of each company on a Boeing 727 aircraft.The front cover is a photo of the Boeing 727 in a cloudless sky, with the back cover being the Boeing 727 on the ground.non-fictionThe book is a collection of captioned photos looking at all the Boeing 727's used by airliner companies. It shows the unique paintjobs and logos of each company on a Boeing 727 aircraft.boeing 727, boeing, airliner -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Carroll, John R, Out of sight, Out of Mind: Tthe Royal Australian Navy's Role, Vietnam, 1965-1972 (Copy 1)
This book tells the story of the vital part played by HMAS Sydney and other units of the RAN in the support of land based forces in Vietnam.This book tells the story of the vital part played by HMAS Sydney and other units of the RAN in the support of land based forces in Vietnam.australia. royal australian navy - history - vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, australian - health aspects, hmas sydney -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Carroll, John R, Out of sight, Out of Mind: the Royal Australian Navy's Role, Vietnam, 1965-1972 (Copy 2)
This book tells the story of the vital part played by HMAS Sydney and other units of the RAN in the support of land based forces in VietnamThis book tells the story of the vital part played by HMAS Sydney and other units of the RAN in the support of land based forces in Vietnam australia. royal australian navy - history - vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations, australian - health aspects, hmas sydeny -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - HURDCOTT, AIF CAMP, UK, R. H. Baron, 3. 3/11/1918
Cards relate to R.H. Baron's time at Hurdcott AIF Camp during 1918. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Black and white newspaper clipping pasted onto a piece of cream card. Clipping features a black and white photograph of a map of Australia carved into the side of a hill. Caption in black type below photograph. 2. Black and white postcard style photograph of a map of Australia carved into the side of a hill. 3. Plain cream coloured postcard with YMCA logo and AIF insignia at the top. Handwritten address on front and handwritten letter on back.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'This map has been cut in the hill and is only about 10 minutes walk from here, Bob' 3. Handwritten in black ink on front: 'Miss M. Baron, 208 Forest St. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia'. Stamped in black on top R.H.C. of front: 'Postmark - AIF Camp P.O. No.4, 18,' Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister Myrtle from Hurdcott Camp dated 3.11.18.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, hurdcott aif camp -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, R YeowmanPhotographer, Mr Stan Harris c1910 -- Studio Portrait
WW1 soldier Great WesternStudio Portrait of Stan Harris seated in suite. c1910Stan Harrisww1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Burgess, Richard R. and Rausa, Rosario M, US Navy A-1 Skyraider Units of the Vietnam War, 2009
The story of the US Navy A-1 Skyraider Unit serving in VietnamThe story of the US Navy A-1 Skyraider Unit serving in Vietnamskyraider (attack plane), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, american