2/6th Battalion, 2nd AIF Colour Patch WWII (Purple over Red with border)

Set of 5 cloth badges. 2 olive crowns and 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces.British Commonwealth Forces

Staff newspaper or magazine published by the Metropolitan Transport Authority, The Met, June/July 1986 Features an article on the Chemists at the Preston Workshops with a photo of Graham Cox on the front cover and Garry Smith on pages 6 & 7 Has message from Kevin Shea, Managing Director along with items on: The Clock Shop - Mike Barker, Charlie Roonui, Peter Cohen and Ray Brun Lost Property - Peter Lopriorre, Tony Germane, Stan Mintzis, Jerry Styulianou. David Bartolo Driving buses is not easy Noel Donchi, with a photo of Munitions bus 301, AVM extended to trams - Tom Roper, Z3 223 Appointment of Russ Ingersoll as chairman of the MTA Civil Branch trackwork - Peter Kargas, Steve Chambers, Michele Giannetta, P Lombardi, S Luci, More Safety Zones for tram network with trams 967 and tram 871 New Look for Preston Workshops Shelters provide passenger comfort - with photos of four shelters Painted trams ride the track again - Tom Roper and Race Matthews - launch of new series Extra comfort for tram travellers - launch of B1 2001 Demonstrates a MTA staff magazine.Magazine - "Met Lines Vol. 2, No. 5" - 36 A4 pages, colour, centre stapled.preston workshops, laboratory, bundy clock, lost property, bus 301, buses, avm, transporting art, tram 223, track maintenance, tram 967, tram 871, safety zones, shelters, tram 2001

Voter's Roll for the Darling Ward 1905-06place, bendigo, city of bendigo voter's roll

Black and white photographs of ESCo No. 2 passing Electric Supply Co. (ESCo) power station , Ripon St., near Wendouree Parade. No. 2 fitted with windscreens, has seats facing inwards and an ad on roof "Follow the Crowd to Harrys' Sale", Coliseum Star Movie ad in window. Power station features chimney, cooling tower and other buildings. Driver of No. 2 standing by doorway while photo taken. Yields information about the Power station and ESCo tram No. 2 and the appearance of both at the time.Series of black and white photographs some with notes on rear.trams, tramways, power station, wendouree parade, ripon st, esco , tram 2

Army personnel at Camp 2 Tatura during WW2.Black and white photograph of 4 men standing and 4 men seated. All Army personnel in uniform. Hut to the left of the men.army personnel camp 2, camp 2 soldiers, lieutenant hardy, ww2 internment camps

2 Photographs Bolangum / Kanya Grave of Harriet Holmesstawell

Primary School 502 Grade 2 Photograph 1942stawell education students

502 Primary School Grade 2 in class 1928stawell education students

Kindergarten - Lady Brooks opening of Unit 2 1959stawell

Kindergarten - Lady Brooks opening of Unit 2 1959stawell

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A 6 page handwritten lecture on lined foolscap paper pertaining to the history of band performances in the London County Council parks.All handwritten in blue and red pen with some pencil additions. frank wright, brass bands, greater london county council parks department, conductor

5 Willis Street Greensborough Four bedroom home, sold for $693,000 13/04/2013Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sides. 2 copieswillis street greensborough, greenhills

Construction of the main road from South Tawonga to the Bogong High Plains, to provide access to the construction sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, was commenced early in 1938, the work being undertaken on behalf of the commission by the Country Roads Board. For the construction work, the Commission purchased three Caterpillar - model R07 - diesel crawler tractors equipped with Kay Brunerei (Brunner) hydraulically operated trailbuilders (angle dozers). This acquisition resulted from a visit to the United States of America in May, 1937 by the Construction Engineer ( Mr. C.H. Kernot) and Assistant Civil Engineer ( Mr. J.F. Douglas) where they saw this relatively new type of equipment in use. With the co-operation of the CRB, the Commission demonstrated the operation of these machines at Fishermen's Bend on 6th April, 1938. They were then sent to Kiewa where they commenced operation towards the end of the month. From South Tawonga, the route let immediately across the Western Branch of the Kiewa River necessitating the construction of a bridge 100 feet long. By the end of 1939, the excavation had been 'opened up' for a distance of 19 1/2 miles (approx. 31 km.) and of this length, 10 miles (approx. 16 km.) had been surfaced. (see KVHS 0328)The purchase of this type of mechanical equipment in road making was a huge investment, as prior to this most of the work would have been done manually with the use of picks and shovels. Not only were many months of hard manual labour saved, but a very significant amount of time in providing access to the proposed work sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Scheme. This photo is an excellent reminder of how primitive the early machinery was compared to the present but also represents the forward thinking of the State Electricity Commissions engineers in purchasing such innovative equipment.A black and white photograph of road making near Mt. Beauty in 1938. Mount Beauty hills can be seen in the background with cleared land for grazing in the fore ground.Hand printed in black ink at the top of the photograph is 'Kiewa Road Making 25/8/1938'. On the right hand corner has been printed the number 2. It has been printed on gloss Velox paper.road making, state electricity commission, caterpillar tractor, kiewa, secv

Pair of Keele Street Pottery souvenir mugs of 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2. 1. One cream mug with gold trim. 2. One pale green mug with dark green trim.Marked "ENGLAND KSP" on base with "M" on base of cream mug.keele street pottery, coronation mug, queen elizabeth 2

Books were published to guide walkers travelling long distances in remote areas increasing their safety and giving them independence.Bogong High Plains and Mt Bogong are at the upper end of the Kiewa Valley where local people and visitors spend their leisure time, walking.1. and 2. both written by John Siseman, small (pocket size), includes maps and black & white photos. The covers are colored photos with the title at the top. 1. has 78 pages and 2. has 63 pages.The Alpine Safety Manual (in yellow) is twice the size of the others and published by the Department of State Development, Decentralization and Tourism.It has 40 pages, coloured and black & white photos and is held by 2 staples.bush walking, bogong high plais, walhalla to mt bogong, alpine track

Round China plate commemorating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11 on 2nd June 1953. 2 Glass tumblers also commemorating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth."E 11 R"commemorative plates, drinking glasses

The history of the No. 2 Independent Commando Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron during World War II – scarce as a 1st edition dated 1986. Having completed its training at Foster, on Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria, the 2nd Independent Company was raised and travelled north to Katherine, in the Northern Territory. However, following Japan’s entry into the war, as with the other independent companies that were sent to the islands off Australia, the 2nd was sent to Timor, where it joined the 2/40th Battalion and the rest of Sparrow Force. Sparrow Force divided itself between west Timor, part of the Netherlands East Indies, and east Timor, which belonged to Portugal. The 2/40th Battalion defended the capital of west Timor, Koepang, and the airfield at Penfui. Most of the independent company moved to the airfield at Dili, in east Timor, and the nearby mountains. Portugal was opposed to the stationing of a Dutch or Australian garrison in case this provoked the Japanese, but despite this opposition, on 17 December 1941, elements of the 2nd Independent Company and Dutch troops landed near Dili. On 20 February 1942 the Japanese invaded the island, attacking east and west Timor simultaneously. The 2/40th Battalion held out for three days, but were overrun and were killed or captured. Similarly, the 2nd could not hold the airfield and were also driven back. But they were not captured and instead retreated to the mountains where they conducted a very successful and pursued a guerrilla war against the Japanese which lasted for over a year. Following the capture of Timor, the 2nd occupation the company was listed as “missing”, the company’s signallers were able to build a wireless transmitter, nicknamed ‘Winnie the War Winner’, and on 18/19 April were able to contact Darwin. At the end of May RAN vessels began landing supplies for the Australians on the south coast of east Timor. These supply runs were very dangerous but they allowed the Australians on Timor to continue fighting. In September the guerillas were reinforced with the 2/4th Independent Company. However, this could not go on indefinitely. In August the Japanese lunched a major offensive against the guerrillas and Japanese reprisals against the civilian population of east Timor reduced their support for the Australians. The 2nd (now named the 2/2nd Independent Company) and 2/4th were withdrawn in December and January 1943 respectively. Although the 2/2nd Independent Company is best known for its time on Timor, it also saw extensive service in New Guinea and New Britain. The independent company reformed at the army’s training centre at Canungra, Queensland, where it was reinforced and reequipped. The company then moved to the Atherton Tableland, where it briefly became part of the 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Regiment. Due to this reorganisation, in October, the 2/2nd Independent Company was renamed the 2/2nd Cavalry (Commando) Squadron. This name was later simplified to just commando squadron. When this happened though, the 2/2nd was back in action. In June 1943 the 2/2nd sailed from Townsville for Port Moresby and was subsequently flown to Bena Bena, in the Bismark Range in New Guinea’s highlands. Here they supported the 2/7th Independent Company in patrolling the Ramu River area. In the second week of July the 2/2nd moved into position, with its headquarters at Bena Bena and with its platoons’ occupying neighbouring positions. By the end of the month their patrols were skirmishing with the Japanese. The 2/2nd remained in New Guinea until October 1944. After 90 days leave, the squadron reformed at Strathpine in Queensland before sailing to New Britain in April 1945. The 2/2nd landed at Jacquinot Bay on 17 April. The squadron then moved to Wide Bay, in order to support the 13th Brigade of the 5th Division, and was based at Lamarien. Following Japan’s surrender and the end of the war, the ranks of the squadron thinned quickly as men were discharged or transferred to other units. For those who were left, they returned to Australia and in early 1946 the 2/2nd Commando Squadron was disbanded. Includes Nominal Roll Soft Cover without Dust Jacket – 270 pages

Prep to Grade 2: Peter Whalley, David Prentice, Christopher Field at back (grade 2), Corey Giesbrecht (1) and Natasha Watts (Prep), Eltham Christian School, March 1983 The Stokes family settled in this area of Eltham in the 1940s and were associated with the Eltham Christian Church. In the 1970s this church had met in temporary premises in Eltham. Lots of the original 1920s subdivision remained south of Nyora Road and a number of these lots were utilized for the Eltham Christian School, which was established by the Eltham Christian Church in 1981. The school operated on this site until 2000. The premises were owned by the Nillumbik Community Church who were in operation till November 2010 when the Eltham Baptist Church commenced a lease arrangement until the site was purchased by them in April 2012. The building is constructed of brick and timber with a balcony on two sides that looks over an expanse of grass. Sources: STOKES ORCHARD – AN INCOMPLETE HISTORY February 28, 2015 http://www.elthamhistory.org.au/ Australian Christian Church Histories - Eltham Baptist Church http://www.churchhistories.net.au/church-catalog/eltham-vic-baptist/ From an album featuring a series of photographs (some cropped) from a magnetic photo album relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.Colour photographeltham christian school, nyora road, peter whalley, david prentice, christopher field, corey giesbrecht

This book was produced by students of Orbost Secondary College.This publication is a useful reference tool for the history of Orbost.A spiral bound book with 30 pp titled The Curlip Issue No. 2. It has a yellow cover with a black stylised drawing of a paddle wheel behind the P.S. Curlip. Text is black - Issue No. 2 The Curlip Contains stories on Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Transport2188.2 - SLAB HUT COPY in red ink on front cover.orbost-history orbost-butter-factory orbost-transport

Stories told by women who served in World War 2. historical research of women in World War 2Cover has a brown/pink hue with photos of aeroplanes, cars and sheds, and a man and woman dancing. inside the cover: "To the Orbost Historical society. Best wishes, Jacqueline" women, world war 2, jacqueline dinan

Excavating for subway at Waranga Basin. Gould Waranga No 2 channel.Small black and white photograph of a man standing in-between a dozer dragging a tournadumper and a ???. Dirt piled up to the right. Trees in the background.waranga basin, gould channel, no 2 channel waranga basin

2 Photographs of Wehl Family “Carlsrule” Fernery c1885-1890stawell

Stawell West Primary School 2 photos. school groundsstawell education

Discovered folded in a copy of Tobruk by Chester Wilmot - Catalogue Item 1405. Paper is a summary of BBC broadcast dated Saturday 14.6.1941. Page 1 details broadcast at 1900 hrs & page 2 details the 1915 hrs broadcast Vol 2 No 20.Tobruk Truth Newspaper. Printing on both sides of a single sided foolscap page.documents - military, tobruk