Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of diggers from 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. After being 'found guilty' one is cast into the sea by courtiers of King Neptune during the 'crossing of the line' ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney, taking the Battalion to war service in Vietnam.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, crossing the line, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers

This event was held on 12th January, 1916 and was held at the Mechanics' Hall. F.A. Nixon was the Shire President. The toast list included toasts to the king, the commonwealth and state parliaments as well as to the pioneers and old soldiers of East Gippsland.This item reflects an event held in Orbost in the early 20th century.A small white menu with black print. On the front are the details of the event, a state parliamentary party dinner with the Orbost Shire emblem at the top. On the back is the menu and the toast list.menu shire-orbost parliamentary-dinner

Annette King's (nee Hayes) recollections of attending Eltham State School No. 209. Also included were a Grade VI Class photo from 1953 and photo of school (these are filed separately in photo albums 2.8).annette king (nee hayes), dalton street, eltham primary school, state school no. 209

The invitation was sent to F.G. Davey requesting his attendance at Buckingham Palace where he was to be presented with the DFC by King George VI. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Confidential document in black type under the letterhead of the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, St James' Palace SW1. Letterhead including a crest is printed in red. Signature of the sender is a printed replica of a handwritten version. Document is printed on cream coloured cartridge paper.distinguished flying cross, medals, f.g.davey

The Prince of Wales visited Mt Helen on 28 October 1974. At that time the campus was four years old. In September 2022, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles became King Charles III..1) Visit of Prince Charles to the Ballarat Institute of Technology. Five men stand outside a single storey brick building with large windows. .2) Same as for .1) but in colour. Student Union President Peter Shepherd is in the photograph. .3) Prince Charles and students from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. .4) Prince Charles and Minister Lindsay Thompson .5) Four men gather around Ballarat College of Advanced Education Metallurgy Student, Michael Martin, as he demonstrates a projection microscope to Prince Charles. From left to right: Lindsay Thompson (State Minister for Education), E.J. Barker (Director Ballarat College of Advanced Education), Brian Sunter (Head of Metallurgy), Michael Martin (student). .6) Prince Charles with Brian Sunter, Head of Metallurgy and student Michael Martin examining a projection microscope. .7) Prince Charles, E.J. Barker and Ballarat College of Advanced EducationPrince Charles and a party of Ballarat College of Advanced Education studentsstudents .8) Prince Charles and a party of Ballarat College of Advanced Education students .9) Prince Charles and a party of Ballarat College of Advanced Education students .10) Prince Charles talks to Ballarat College of Advanced Education students .11) Prince Charles and E.J. Barker .12) Prince Charles and party inspect students working on equipment. .13) Prince Charles, students, Minister for Education Lindsay Thompson and Brian Sunter .14) Prince Charles and a party of Ballarat College of Advanced Education studentsVerso Handwritten "Return to Director's Secretary" Stamped "Ballarat College of Advanced Education" Handwritten "Visit of Prince of Wales 28 Oct 74" Stamped "N.L. Harvey & Sons photographers.ballarat college of advanced education, mt helen, jack barker, prince of wales, bcae, prince charles, michael martin, mike martin, lindsay thompson, ej barker, brian sunter, colin kline, peter shepherd, minister for education, royal visit, royalty, prince charles iii

The photo taken from near Princes shows the view looking east along Victoria St, near King St. Ballarat East. Has a tram in the photo along with St Alipius church in the background. c1950Yields information about Ballarat during the late 1940s or early 1950s.Postcard black and white, divided back. Card No. 3287.tramways, trams, valentine, victoria st

Unused ticket to a civic charity dinner dance hosted by the City of St Kilda (Mayor Clarrie King) at St Kilda Town Hall on 18 July 1980. Incorporates a detachable numbered table reservation ticket.Glossy white card printed in black and red. A third of the card has been scored, for easy removal of that section of the ticket.city of st kilda, civic dinners, st kilda mayor c. j. king

In 2015 due to All Saints Cathedral being sold, the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum expressed interest in having the 38th Battalion Colours relocated to the museum. Under the direction of RSM Ceremonial, the colours were ceremonially placed by 8/7 RVR members and dedicated by Bishop Peter Curnow on 31st July 2015. Custodians of the colours were representatives of the Bendigo and District RSL, the 38th Battalion Association and the Passchendaele Barracks Military Historical Society. Refer Cat No 7512 for the plaque that was with the Colours in the Church..1) Rectangular banner representing the battalion colours with battle honours of the 38th Battalion on a green background. The battalion's battle honours are featured on eleven yellow ribbons with green embroidered lettering. Each ribbon is individually sewn onto the banner. In the centre are two concentric embroidered yellow circles. Inside the inner circle is the colour patch of the 38th Battalion. Between the inner and outer circles “THIRTY EIGHTH INFANTRY” has been embroidered. The centre piece is surrounded by a wreath featuring the flowers and leaves of the Golden Wattle. An embroidered King's crown is above the wreath. Red and Gold fringes feature on three edges of the banner. A sewn sleeve for a pike is on the right hand side. .2) Union flag in King's colours configuration. Red and gold fringes feature on three sides. A sewn sleeve for a pike is on the left hand side. In the centre are two embroidered circles. The inner circle contains an embroidered '38'. Between the inner and outer circles the words 'THIRTY EIGHTH INFANTRY' are embroidered. An embroidered King's crown appears above the circles.battalion colours, 38th battalion, colour patches

See Cat No. 5727.2 for service details.Jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric. Buttons - black bakelite with metal shank. Emblazoned with King's Crown and Wedge tailed eagle in flight. With full belt with bakelite and metal buckle. Brown and cream chevrons on sleeves - Rank. Old Drycleaning labels - four - stapled inside right side.Maker's label - black colour embroidery on white cotton "CITY COSTUME"/COE/1940/ SIZE ..." Below collar - handwritten black ink '1243/GILL".uniforms, raaf, ww2

Leslie Pryde "MM", Regt No 11986. refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award details.Official document from the Australian Imperial Force dated, Melbourne 18.7.1918 relating to the award of "The Military Medal" for bravery in the field by Corporal L Pryde. The notice was sent to his mother Mrs J Pryde stating that "His Majesty the King" had approved the award. The document is a one sided paper. awards, military history, mm

.1) Kip - the tossing implement, timber rectangular shape, hand made with hard etched letters & numbers on one side. .2) - .4) All pennies have an image of King Edward VII on one side & Britannia on the other side with dates - .1) 1908; .2) 1909; .3) 1910..1) Hard etched with black ink: “KOKODA 1942”military history - recreation - gambling, trades -carpentery, passchendaele barracks trust

Photograph taken from the corner of King Street and Bell Streets Yarra Glen with a view of buildings on the western side of Bell Street from Scott & Allen's General Store to the Colonial Bank building. Other buildings include the house of Charles Bath and the Grand Hotel. Tree guards line the street.grand hotel, bell street, tree guards, charles bath, general store, scott allen s general store, colonial bank, bank building, hotels

A guarantee in the form of a wall hanging which would have been issued with a special piece of 'Crown Devon' musical pottery designed by Beresford Hopkins and produced at the factory in Stoke-on-Trent. It is in the form of a scroll with a decorative red and black design. Produced for the Coronation of King Edward VIII who abdicated in 1936.handcrafts, ceramics, lydia chancellor, collection, scroll, guarantee, 'crown devon musical pottery, king edward viii, royalty, royal coronation, ceramics, pottery

A.O.F., Court King of the Forest, No. 3770, B.U.D. Notice of Intention and Proposition. I hereby give notice of Intention to Propose Mr. John Riggs, age 38 years, Occupation Miner, Place of Birth England, residence Long Gully, Single. The Proposition - Mr John Riggs as a Candidate for admission.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john riggs

Folded card. Ancient Order of Foresters, Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 record of Fines, Levies and Goodsfor J. A. Sckloen. 132 written at the top. Payments made on June 1, Aug 10 and Nov 2. Signed by J. K. Smith and Thos Holl. Regulations printed on the back page.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, j a sckloen, j k smith, thos holl, court king of the forest

Letter written on blue paper to Court King of the Forest. I W. Philpot, hereby prefer a Charge against Brother Matthew Burke under General Law 43 and I do hereby lodge ten shillings according to Law 86 Section 2 at same ? Signed W. Philpot.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mechanics institute, court king of the forest, w philpot, matthew burke

A letter of apology from John Mueller to Court King of the Forest apologising for his non attendance to his duties as Junior Woodward as he had urgent business which compelled him to go to Myers Creek. Three edges of letter have been trimmed wirh scallop shaped scissors.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john mueller

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Saml Richards or Bearer the sum of 10/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, saml richards, wm rowe, thomas exeter

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Dec. 15 1875. Received from Bro. J. A. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pounds being 12 Day's sick pay for Bro. Wm. Hall. Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, j a lewis, wm hall, wm h nicholus

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Nov. 17 1875. Received from Bro. J. A. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pounds being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. J. Ke?. Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, wm h nicholus

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 20 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pounds being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. Thos Wills. Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, thos wills, wm h nicholus

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 20 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 10/- being 3 day's sick pay for Bro. Jas. H. Phillips. Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, jas k phillips, wm h nicholus

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 20 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 6/6 being 2 day's sick pay for Bro. John Adams. Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, john adams, wm h nicholus

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 20 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pounds being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. Wm. Hall. Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, wm hall, wm h nicholus

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 20 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 6/6 being 2 day's sick pay for Bro. ? K. Pabl Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, ? k pabl, wm h nicholus

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 20 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 16/6 being 5 day's sick pay for Bro. R. Patterson. Signed by Wm. H. Nicholus.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, richard patterson, rich coath

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 6 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of Two Pounds being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. J. K. Pabl?. Signed by R ? Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, j k pabl, rich coath

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated October17 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Doctor Atkinson or Bearer the sum of £104/10/- for 6 Months Medical fees on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also unreadable initials.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, doctor atkinson, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Sep. 22 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 6/6 being 2 day's sick pay for Bro. C. W. Baegel. Signed by Rich. Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, c w bagel, rich coath