The two set squares belonged to the donor's father. Purchased in Melbourne in 1912. He was an engineer with John's Waygood, Otis and Skinner, lift engineers. The only hydraulic lift remaining in Melbourne was designed by and installed by Edward HughesAustralian oak drafting set squares. Edges inlaid with ebony. One 45 degree angle, the other 60 degree angle.145 E L Hughestrades, drafting

English Driving Licence belonging to Joan F. Budds later on married (Joan Roczniok) came to Australia and obtained a new licence.documents, identification

Mitcham resident group secure temporary fight with Nunawading Council to rezone Australia Post - Commonwealth Government land as open space.Mitcham resident group secure temporary fight with Nunawading Council to rezone Australia Post - Commonwealth Government land as open space.land use, mitcham, city of nunawading, australia post, rooks road, nunawading, eastbridge migrant hostel, rooks road residents action group, horvath, zol

Coloured - Early Victa motor mower at Australian National Aviation Museum at Moorabbin Airport. Similar to Society's acquisition in Implement Shed.victa motor mower, australian national aviation museum

Brett Orpwood of Mitcham has raised almost $40,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to provide parkrun groups across Australia with defibrillators.Brett Orpwood of Mitcham has raised almost to provide parkrun groups across Australia with defibrillators.orpwood, brett, parkrun groups

K Mart East Burwood was the first to be built in 1969. As of Aug 2015, K Mart has 203 stores throughout Australia.k mart east burwood

Given to B.S. Jasper when he was a cadet in the A.M.F.Orange coloured paper receipt from Australian military forces for uniform and equipment for B Jasper. Printed on paper. Pencil writing"Received from Army No___ Rank Cadet / Name Jasper B. Unit Btn. G. S. / Signature of QM. RQMS or CQMS /F.W. Palmer"australian military forces, amf, military service, cadets, brian jasper

An official part, including Australia's Michael Ronaldson, prepared for a reburial ceremony at the Annivesary Event and the World War One Cemetery at Fromelles.world war one, fromelles, anniversary, cemetery, michael ronaldson, kate ronaldson, a.t. knable, j.j.goulding, p. weakley, w.h. doust

Possibly WW2Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Artificer Badge. Metal badge is mounted through an aluminium metal plate and secured with clipsNil

Nil.4 x Royal Australian Navy tally bands from H.M.A.S. Cerberus, H.M.A.S. Torrens, H.M.A.S. Swan and H.M.A.S. Warrnambool.H.M.A.S. CERBERUS, H.M.A.S. TORRENS, H.M.A.S. SWAN and H.M.A.S. Warrnambool engraved in gold letters on hatbands.

Group of 3 Campaign medals. Pacific Star, War Medal, Australian Service Medal plus RAAF Interim Certificate of DischargeImpressed to 117668 J. H. Corrigan.

Coloured photograph of the driveway entrance to the home of Edgar Edwards Walker, owner of Australian Tesselated Tiles - 8 Meerut Street, Mitchammeerut street, mitcham no 8, walker, edgar

Jacket with Royal Australian Regiment flashes X2, Flashes with crossed swords on red sheild background X2, doulbe ribbon set.korean war, 1950 � 53, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Geoffrey Ludbrook Awarded The Meritorious Medal for Outstanding Service by Returned Services League of Australia at National Congress Canberrra November 1997photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

No other historical information is available. Green enamelled bronze badge fixed to a wooden plaque. Badge details an image of the Royal Australian Corps of Signal Sergeants Mess. Plaque affixed to front states: 'Presented to RAR Association Victoria From W01 I J Haycock Dec 87' ww2, royal australian corps of signals, signalmen

World War One British War Medal awarded to 2129 Trooper J T Potter 13 Australian Light Horse.wwi, world war one, bwm, potter, light horse

The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. Aerial black and white photograph of light horse regiment in desert. Thought to be 8th Australian Light Horse (AIF) c.1917.8th, light horse, world war one, wwi, middle east

Typed and photocopied programme for Davis CUp Semi Final, Australia vs. USA, 4th October 1986. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Photograph depicting Australian players courtside discussion at 1973 Davis Cup Final. Materials: Paper, Ink, Plastic, Photographic emulsiontennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1986 World Group Second Round; Great Britain vs Australia. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup CSSR vs Australia Semifinal 1975 (booklet mostly in Czech language) Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Tournament Programme: Davis Cup 1955 Semi Final American Zone Tie; Australia vs Brazil Materials: Paper, Inktennis

The 1st Contingent departed Fremantle on 7 November 1899 and returned on 29 December 1900. The 2nd Contingent departed 3 February 1900 and returned 8 December 1900. Due to the shortage of khaki material, the 1st Contingent uniforms wore their blue militia tunics, blue puttees and a dark blue puggaree on departure. An Anglo Boer War Service of Reconciliation is held annually on the first Sunday in June at the "Fallen Soldiers" (Boer War) Memorial in Kings Park attended by descendants and representative of all combatant nations. The date selected is the closest Sunday to the date of signing of the Treaty or Peace of Vereeniging (31 May 1902). The culmination of the service is the laying of the Emily Hobhouse wreath.Unique series of stereoscopic images showing both the 1st and 2nd West Australian Mounted Infantry Contingents to the Anglo Boer War. Images contain details of uniforms, accoutrements, camp life, civic honours and departure.Horse Lines in Karrakatta Camp. Published in Australian Stereoscopic Views, WA Series, Photographed and published by Craig and Solin, Fremantle and KalgoorliePhotographed and published by Craig and Solin, Fremantle and Kalgoorliestereoscope, boer war, south africa, capetown

The 1st Contingent departed Fremantle on 7 November 1899 and returned on 29 December 1900. The 2nd Contingent departed 3 February 1900 and returned 8 December 1900. Due to the shortage of khaki material, the 1st Contingent uniforms wore their blue militia tunics, blue puttees and a dark blue puggaree on departure. An Anglo Boer War Service of Reconciliation is held annually on the first Sunday in June at the "Fallen Soldiers" (Boer War) Memorial in Kings Park attended by descendants and representative of all combatant nations. The date selected is the closest Sunday to the date of signing of the Treaty or Peace of Vereeniging (31 May 1902). The culmination of the service is the laying of the Emily Hobhouse wreath.Unique series of stereoscopic images showing both the 1st and 2nd West Australian Mounted Infantry Contingents to the Anglo Boer War. Images contain details of uniforms, accoutrements, camp life, civic honours and departure.Horse Lines Karrakatta Camp. Published in Australian Stereoscopic Views, WA Series, Photographed and published by Craig and Solin, Fremantle and KalgoorliePhotographed and published by Craig and Solin, Fremantle and Kalgoorliestereoscope, boer war, south africa, capetown

Photographs of Australian Navy ships including HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Sydney. The latter appears to be loaded with vehicles, possibly bound for Vietnam.