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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE BENDIGO GOLD DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL
Typed notes on the beginnings and building of the Bendigo Hospital. Written by Mary Fry and dated Oct 1981. It also tells of the expansion and of vegetable growing in the grounds. Also included is a Report from the Australian Medical Journal (April, 1857) on Quacks, Board of Management 1853 and a bibliography.document, the bendigo gold district general hospital, mary fry, mrs clancy, james lawrence, dr wall, dr edward hunt, mr g f walter, first church of england, mr j h walker, dr childs, dr stuart, lands department, vahland and getzschmann, mr john o'shannassy, governor sir henry barkly, mr h trumble, policeman pat ryan, mrs a watson, benevolent asylum, easter fair society, mr j h abbott, lady bowen, george mackay, annals of bendigo, k m bowden, mr lazarus, f mcmahon, training school for nurses, nurses' home, bendigo and northern district base hospital, australian medical journal, rev dr backhaus, gregory, searle, raston, butler, drs mrcrea, tierney, e r jones, wall, roche, smith, barnett, messrs mclachlan, wilkinson, o'connor, emmett, fraser, wollaston, burrell, garsed, edhouse, snowdon, miss w stock, william howitt, w b kimberly, j n mackartney, frank cusack, william perry, geoffrey serle, james smith, the argus, bendigo advertiser, bendigo independent, mount alexander mail, the sandhurst bee, a lady's visit to the gold diggings of australia 1852 - 1853, hurst and blackett, land labour and gold, longman brown green and longmans, bendigo and vicinity, sandhurst as it was and as it is, barrows and co, mackay and co, a history of bendigo 1891, doctors and diggers on the mount alexander goldfields, hedges and bell pty ltd, bendigo, a history, william heinemann australia pty ltd, lister house the story of the northern district school of nursing, hawthorne press, tales of the whipstick, the golden age, melbourne university press, the cyclopedia of victoria, the cyclopedia company, c hurry, bendigo gold district general hospital 1853 - the bendigo and northern district base hospital 1953, cambridge press, w stock, health hazards and care relating to the central victorian goldfields particularly bendigo 1851 - 1871 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'OUR ART: WELL HOUSED IN BENDIGO.'
A Bendigo Advertiser supplement titled 'Our Art: well housed in Bendigo.' The Education Officer of the Bendigo Art Gallery, Geoff Paynter, gives an insight into some of the acquisitions purchased by, or donated to, the gallery. There is also an article imbedded within this article on 'Woman of the franchise era.' 14/5/1969.bendigo, buildings, bendigo art gallery, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo art gallery, gallery, art, art work, recreation, landscapes, australian landscape, history, r.h.s. abbott prize , john rowell, 'mountain road, ' 'gums, ' sir hans heyton, alfred sisley, 'canal scene, ' dr. and mrs. j. a. neptune scott, impressionism, 'the derelict, ' sali herman, bendigo art prize, emmeline pankhurst, victorian women's franchise league, print, photograph, porcelain, porcelain study design no. 599, w. j. strauchair, 'bondi 1961, ' william dobell, william beebe, arthur boyd, 'pinchin's farm, ' 'the clearing, ' louis buvelot, george bell, 'farm buildings, ' franz kempf, 'burnt orange fern at the wind's return, ' 'old bendigo art gallery, ' kenneth jack, 'the digger and his log, ' sir arthur streeton -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Digger Doctor's Good Fight
Framed newspaper article on DR Cees Van Tiggelen and his efforts to treat Vietnam Veterans affected by Agent Orange. A second article highlights the personal experience of John Methven.dr cees van tiggelen, john methven, agent orange -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Patient Loading
A black and white photograph of staff and patients at the 1st Australian Field Hospita,l watch patients being medivaced loaded into ambulances for the journey to Vung Tau Military Airfield, to be loaded onto an Australian C130medical transport aircraft for the flight back Australia.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, raaf, c130 medivac flight, gibbons collection catalogue, medivac, digger -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Photo of Digger
b&w photo of Pte J.F. HigginsDescription and explanation of photophotograph of digger brewing coffee -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Digger
Framed Black and White Photograph of Soldier in Jungle Greens with a Belt of Bullets around his neckphotograph, digger, soldier -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lyles, Kevin, Vietnam Anzacs: Australian & New Zealand troops in Vietnam 1962-1972 (Copy 1)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. australian and new zealand army corps., vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, anzac -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Coe, John J. ed, Desperate Praise: the Australians in Vietnam
To many people Vietnam was a "reporters' war", reported in many cases from bars in downtown Saigon. The accounts in this book are written by Diggers who served there, and tell the true story of what conditions were really like.To many people Vietnam was a "reporters' war", reported in many cases from bars in downtown Saigon. The accounts in this book are written by Diggers who served there, and tell the true story of what conditions were really like.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McAulay, Lex, The Battle of Coral: Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral May 1968 (hardcover) (Copy 1)
An accurate, absorbing account of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian forces in Vietnam. This saga in the histor of the modern da ANZACs exemplifies their spirit and indomitable corage, which has made the Australian "Digger" famous the world over.An accurate, absorbing account of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian forces in Vietnam. This saga in the histor of the modern da ANZACs exemplifies their spirit and indomitable corage, which has made the Australian "Digger" famous the world over.australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), 1st, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, battle of coral-balmoral -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Battle of Coral: Vietnam Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral May 1968 (hardcover) (Copy 2)
An accurate, absorbing account of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian forces in Vietnam. This saga in the histor of the modern da ANZACs exemplifies their spirit and indomitable corage, which has made the Australian "Digger" famous the world over.An accurate, absorbing account of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian forces in Vietnam. This saga in the histor of the modern da ANZACs exemplifies their spirit and indomitable corage, which has made the Australian "Digger" famous the world over.australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), 1st, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, battle of coral-balmoral, fire support base, anzac -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, McAulay, Lex, The battle of Coral: Vietnam Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral May 1968 (softcover) (Copy 4)
An accurate, absorbing account of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian forces in Vietnam. This saga in the histor of the modern da ANZACs exemplifies their spirit and indomitable corage, which has made the Australian "Digger" famous the world over.An accurate, absorbing account of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian forces in Vietnam. This saga in the histor of the modern da ANZACs exemplifies their spirit and indomitable corage, which has made the Australian "Digger" famous the world over.australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, battle of coral-balmoral, anzac, digger, fire support base -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Grey Eight in Vietnam: The History of Eighth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 3)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Clunies Ross, A. ed, The grey eight in Vietnam: the history of Eighth Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 1)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Digger's Dunny Deed
A coloured photo of Peter Stainthorpe sitting astride a cut down drum in the jungle of South Vietnam, also an article about Peter and his mate Rowan Marsh in the Fourth Field Regiment. They said their cameras were more important than thei rifles.photograph, peter stainthorpe -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lindsay, Patrick, The spirit of the Digger, then and now, 2003
In many ways the Digger is a study of contradictions: he doesn't crave war yet he will fight with unequalled ferocity: he hates spit and polish but will hold his discipline under the most trying conditions; he is tough yet compassionate; he hates his enemy until he surrenders, then he is generous in victory; he despises histrionics but will cry unashamedly at the loss of a mate...In many ways the Digger is a study of contradictions: he doesn't crave war yet he will fight with unequalled ferocity: he hates spit and polish but will hold his discipline under the most trying conditions; he is tough yet compassionate; he hates his enemy until he surrenders, then he is generous in victory; he despises histrionics but will cry unashamedly at the loss of a mate...mateship (australia), soldiers - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Digby Richards
A black and white photograph of Digby Richards and his show entertain US troops at a Fire Support Base North East of Danang in Northern South Vietnam. While Australian Concert Parties entertained, where practicable, US troops, American USO did not reciprocate.photograhp, entertainment, digby richards, us troops, danang, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, fire support base -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Lorrae On A Flat Bed Trailer
A black and white photograph of the lead act with the ABC Dance Band Concert Party, Lorrae Desmond, opens the show with her version of "I Wish You Love".The back of a flat bed trailer used as a stage parked in a quarry at 1 ATF, Nui Dat (note text is missing from the bttom of the photograph)photograph, abc dance band concert party, 1 atf, nui dat, entertainers, lorrae desmond, gibbons collection catalogue, digger -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Needed Shade
A black and white photograph - Following an approach by the author of these Photograph, after seeing the distress of the entertainers at the morning show, the engineers erected a tarpaulin over the temporary state. Here Lorrae Desmond enjoys the coolness (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, entertainers, lorrae desmond, gibbons collection catalogue, 1 atf, nui dat, digger, engineers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Shirley Simmons' Dancers
A black and white photograph - Following morning services, Anzac Day 25 April 1967, at the Northern Headquarters of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, in Danang, those members able to get in to Danang from the field were entertained by dancers from the Shirley Simmons Concert partyphotograph, aattv, danang, entertainers, shirley simmons concert party, gibbons collection catalogue, digger -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lyles, Kevin, Vietnam Anzacs: Australian & New Zealand Troops in Vietnam 1962-72 (Copy 3)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. australian and new zealand army corps, new zealand. army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lyles, Kevin, Vietnam Anzacs: Australian & New Zealand troops in Vietnam 1962-72 (Copy 2)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. australian and new zealand army corps, new zealand. army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Clunies Ross, A. ed, The Grey Eight in Vietnam: The history of Eighth Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 2)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Ear Infection
A black and white photograph of Captain Jack (Jack The Quack) Blomley, Officer Commanding the 2 Field Ambulance Hopsital at the 1st Australian Task force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, 2 field ambulance, vung tau, capt jack (the quack) blomley, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, phuoc tuy province -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Game Of Snooker
A black and white photograph of Private Dave Henderson, a wounded forward scout of 8 RAR, enjoys a game of snooker in the Red Cross hut at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam.for recuperating wounded and sick Diggers.Red Cross offered many services.photograph, pte dave henderson, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, 8 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, digger -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Rising Sun Badge
The Rising Sun crafted from timber by Alan Darwin of Wangaratta Woodworkers Inc., and presented to the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch to commemorate the 100 year ANZAC campaignProudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of AnzacCarved timber badge in the shape of the Rising Sun above crown and bannerCarved "The Australian Army" Gold plaque engraved"To commemorate the 100 year ANZAC campaign "rising sun, anzac -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Magazine, Graeme Hosken Editor, Digger, 2007
Magazine of families and friends of the first AIF inc March 2007, Group photos including stories from soldiers, profiles. Fawn coloured cover with group photo. Soft cover, stapled on spine.magazines, 1st aif, digger magazine -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Visual Environment, 1970
Discusses how the architect has broadened the visual perception of environment - from loud and gimmicky (as copied from America) to acceptance and recognition of how to incorporate environmental design into architectural plans.Original manuscript a lecture given at a seminar on the environment conducted in July 1970 by the Institute of Business Administration and the Victorian Employers Federation. The lecture was condensed into two articles published in "The Age" as 'Spoilers of our environment'. The manuscript appears to be Part 1 titled 'Legal vandalism', published in "The Age" on 09.07,1970. Part 2 was titled ' The more optimistic view of the future', published in "The Age" on 10.07.1970 as 'Digger-cult curse'. Typewritten, quarto, 15 pagesenvironment, visual environment, architect, australia, visual pollution, urban ugliness, robin boyd, manuscript -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1903 - 1910
Mounted b/w photograph of a football team. identified.On front: Matson and Frazer 264 Little Collins Street, Melbournesports, football, reddan, jack, hillary, grant, wally, dolan, cahil, mal, mallou, a., fitzgerald, bob, gilligan, gus, hatty, boyd, tom, whelan, ned, daniel, frank, martin, m., o'shea, -, lawlor, d., harrington, harry, cahill, boardman, arthur, murphy, - (mr), diggers rest, sunbury, shire secretaries, george evans collection -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
The Invalid Digger - S T Gill (1818-1880) Watercolour
Photos t gill, watercolour -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Diggers A.I.F Tunic