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Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DEPARTMENT OF AIR LETTER, 17.11.1944
... Commonwealth of Australia Department of Air letterhead, hand written... on cream coloured paper bearing Commonwealth of Australia ...Letter from the Department of Air to Mr M.N.Davey, father of F.G.Davey which accompanied the citation for F.G.Davey’s award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, signed by M.C.Langslow, Secretary. Part of the collection re Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record.Letter in black type on cream coloured paper bearing Commonwealth of Australia Department of Air letterhead, hand written signature in black ink. Date stamp, “Nov 17 1944”, Document No stamp, “158415”letter, document, military, dfc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LETTER of CONGRATULATIONS, Original: 16th November, 1944. Photocopy: Unknown
... . Davey on Commonwealth of Australia and Royal Australian Air... photocopy of an original letter to F.G. Davey on Commonwealth ...Congratulatory letter sent to F.G. Davey from Air Vice Marshall H.N. Wrigley on the occasion of Davey being awarded the DFC. Enclosed with the letter was a piece of DFC ribbon. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Black and white photocopy of an original letter to F.G. Davey on Commonwealth of Australia and Royal Australian Air Force letterhead. Wording is in black type.Photocopy of original handwritten name: 'Davey' Photocopy of sender's handwritten signature: 'H.N. Wrigley'distinguished flying cross, medals, f.g. davey, letters, raaf -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Record Book, Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau, Meteorological Observations, May 1945
... records. Published by the Commonwealth of Australia. ... by the Commonwealth of Australia. Meteorological Observations Book Record Book ...This book of meteorological observations is dated May 1945. The book was published by the Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau, Victora Division. It was printed by L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra. Readings were recorded daily for barometric pressure, temperature, rain and wind velocity. At the end of each month, they were posted to the central Branch in Melbourne. These Meteorological Observations are an important accurate record of the local weather since the decades. They are part of Flagstaff Hill's Meteorological Observations collection of over seventy record books dating from the late 19th century. The collected information gives a picture of the weather patterns for the months and seasons, which then allows for warnings of events out of the normal or extreme, such as forecasting floods or droughts.Meteorological Observations, dated May 1945. Small brown cardboard printed cover with printed pages prepared for adding records. Published by the Commonwealth of Australia. Printed text includes "Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau / DIVISION NO. 5 VICTORIA / METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS " and "The Observer who takes each set of readings is requested to put his initials at the bottom of each column" "flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, meteorological observations, commonwealth meteorological bureau, commonwealth meteorologist, central meteorological bureau, division no. 5 victoria, weather readings, weather records, may 1945, weather history, weather measurement, weather record -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LETTER ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF CONGRATULATIONS
... Letter with Commonwealth of Australia, Attorney-General's... Curnow Premier Deakin Letter with Commonwealth of Australia ...Letter with Commonwealth of Australia, Attorney-General's Office letterhead to the Mayor acknowledging receipt of Congratulations. Dated Sept 28 03. Also a photocopy of letter.government, state, letter acknowledging receipt of congratulations, j h curnow, premier deakin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LILLIAN DOBLE COLLECTION: CLOTHING RATION CARD
... Buff colour, red print. Written on card ' Commonwealth.... Written on card ' Commonwealth of Australia, 1943 Clothing Ration ...Buff colour, red print. Written on card ' Commonwealth of Australia, 1943 Clothing Ration Card issued to Lillian Doble, Somerville Street, Bendigo.government, federal, clothing ration card -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - FEMALE RELATIVE BADGE, 1940-45
... "Issued By Commonwealth of Australia A182120" ... "Issued By Commonwealth of Australia A182120" The badges were ...The badges were first issued in 1940 to the nearest female relative of a soldier on Active Service. Each star on the bar represents one person. This badge was issued to Billy Birds Mother. William (Billy) Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer 1601. William Bird was born on the 15th of April 1924, enlisted in the AIF on the 19th of October 1942 when he was 18 years of age. He was discharged from the 2/14 Australian Infantry Battalion on the 21st of August 1946. Female Relative Badge. The Badge has a Map of Australia in the centre surrounded by two sets of laurel leaves.It is topped by a Crown. The Bar is suspended beneath the medallion by rings with one five pointed star on the bar."To the Women of Australia" The rear of the Badge has "Issued By Commonwealth of Australia A182120" numismatics-badges, female relative -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Defence Printing Establishment, Vehicle Operating Instructions (Reprint 1973 Incorporating Amdt No1), 1973
... of Commonwealth of Australia... of Commonwealth of Australia Instructions for operation of unit vehicles ...Instructions for operation of unit vehiclesHard cover loose leaf book, about the administration, control and servicing of A, B and C vehicles and the responsibilities of formation commanders and commanding officers for vehicle operation and servicing7610-66-024-4122, Restriction notice, Badge of Commonwealth of Australiainstructions vehicle operation -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book (2 copies), Vehicle Operating Instructions, 1967
... 7610-66-024-4122, Restricted Notice, Badge of Commonwealth...-4122, Restricted Notice, Badge of Commonwealth of Australia ...Instructions for operation of unit vehiclesHard covered loose leaf book concerned with the administration, control and servicing of A, B, and C vehicles and responsibilities of formation commanders and commanding officers for vehicle operation and servicing7610-66-024-4122, Restricted Notice, Badge of Commonwealth of Australiainstructions vehicles -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Medal, 1951
... Side 1: 1901 1951;Reverse: Fifty Years Commonwealth... for hanging to commemorate 50 years of the Commonwealth. Embossed ...Medal with hole for hanging to commemorate 50 years of the Commonwealth. Embossed. Smooth edgeSide 1: 1901 1951;Reverse: Fifty Years Commonwealth of Australialocal history, numicmetrics, medal - commemorative, medal, federation -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Certificate - Nursing Aide, c. 1971
... Cover reads: Commonwealth of Australia / Repatriation... Cover reads: Commonwealth of Australia / Repatriation Department ...Awarded to Dorothy Maye BuchananCover reads: Commonwealth of Australia / Repatriation Department / Nursing Aide Certificatecertification, repatriation general hospital heidelberg, dorothy buchanan -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Girls Classes
... Stamped on the back of the photo: "Commonwealth... on the back of the photo: "Commonwealth of Australia / Department ...Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photograph serves as photographic evidence of the work put into the annual demonstrations.Black and white photo of performers posing for a photo in their eurythmics outfits.Stamped on the back of the photo: "Commonwealth of Australia / Department of Information" in purple ink.junior legatee, annual demonstration -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - Ansett Gauges Factors Affecting Their Design And Use
... And Their Technicians Ministry Of Munitions Commonwealth Of Australia... And Their Technicians Ministry Of Munitions Commonwealth Of Australia Ansett ...Issued In The Interests Of Munitions Foreman And Their Technicians Ministry Of Munitions Commonwealth Of Australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENT, PROMOTION, Area Finance Office, Dept of Air, 1-2-1946
... Typed letter on Commonwealth of Australia letterhead... goldfields DOCUMENT, PROMOTION Document Typed letter on Commonwealth ...Letter written in reply to F.G. Davey's claim in respect of his promotion to Acting Flight Lieutenant. The Area Finance Officer requested details related to his claim. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No. 410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Typed letter on Commonwealth of Australia letterhead. Letter is contained in the brown paper envelope with postmark stamped in red. In place of a postage stamp is a red stamped mark..1) Address typed in black ink - "Mr F.G. Davey 86 Olinda St., Bendigo, Vic." Post marked in red ink - "Melbourne 1 Feb 46 Vic". .2) Date stamped in blue - "1-FEB 1946". Handwritten signature in black ink. rank, flight lieutenant, raaf -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Letter from Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Air to M.D. Frecker
... Letter from Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Air to...Letter from Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Air... Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Air to M.D. Frecker Letter ...Includedin the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFLetter from Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Air to M.D. Frecker. Re: awarded medals during services with the Armed Forces during WWII 1939/45a22.14 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Currency - Coin, Australian One Penny 1932, 1932
... Circular Commonwealth of Australia copper coin, value one... Commonwealth of Australia copper coin, value one penny, dated 1932 ...Found at POW camp 13 site post war by war time guard. Contained in a gold coloured material covered display box.Circular Commonwealth of Australia copper coin, value one penny, dated 1932. Head and shoulders impression of George V wearing a crown on reverse sideone pennycamp 13, penny coin, australian currency, 1932 australian penny -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ephemera - Telegram, Postmaster-General's Department, Assay query from Norsman, 31/07/1911
... Gray paper telegraph with 'Commonwealth of Australia... telegraph with 'Commonwealth of Australia Postmaster-General's ...The Ballarat School of Mines undertook assay analysis in their model mine. Gray paper telegraph with 'Commonwealth of Australia Postmaster-General's Department, Victoria, mast. The telegram is from Norseman to the Ballarat School of Mines asking for progress on assay.Typed "28 3/_RP Southern Cross School of Mines Ballarat Informed about year eighteen hundred ninetysix January of february Darold bucknall sent from Norseman sample Cinebar for assay have you record anxious reply Paid" Harvey 10 20 I 21ballarat school of mines, bucknall, norseman, southern cross, assay, mining, mining companies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: WAR SAVINGS STAMPS BOOKLET, Ca 1939-1945
... Commonwealth of Australia War Savings stamps booklet issued..., Government Printer Commonwealth of Australia War Savings stamps ...Commonwealth of Australia War Savings stamps booklet issued to 'Miss Merle Bush, Girton College, Bendigo'. Three (3) stamps stuck in book (6d.)Albert J. Mullett, Government Printerperson, individual, bush collection - personal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LILLIAN DOBLE COLLECTION: CLOTHING RATION CARD, 1947
... Buff coloured card, black print. Commonwealth of Australia... print. Commonwealth of Australia Clothing Ration Card 1947 issue ...Buff coloured card, black print. Commonwealth of Australia Clothing Ration Card 1947 issue. Issued to L. Doble, Somerville Street, Bendigo. No. A72563government, federal, clothing ration card -
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Invitation
... connected with the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth..., the Commonwealth and of the Australian Nation...."AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS. The Government... of arms of the Australian States, the Commonwealth ...All the invitations are for the celebrations in Melbourne connected with the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the 9th of May 1901. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York were to be present.An invitation to attend the Royal Review at Flemington on Friday the 10th of May 1901. The card depicts sepia photos of: Melbourne and Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York; as well as the coats of arms of the Australian States, the Commonwealth and of the Australian Nation."AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS. The Government of Victoria requests the honour of the presence of Mr & Mrs L Jenner AT THE ROYAL REVIEW at Flemington on Friday the 10th of May 1901."rippon lea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, c.1916
... of the Commonwealth of Australia of Leslie Iser to Honorary Second Lieutenant... & Commander In Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia of Leslie Iser ...Leslie Iser, refer Cat No 337 for his service historyCream paper with black print attached to cardboard backing. Appointment by Governor General & Commander In Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia of Leslie Iser to Honorary Second Lieutenant on 12.3.1916.certificates, officer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER OF APPOINTMENT, Department of Civil Aviation and D.G. Anderson for the Director of Airways, 18th April, 1949
... the commonwealth of Australia - Department of Civil Aviation letterhead... type on cream paper under the commonwealth of Australia ...Letter advised F.G. Davey of an appointment with the Department of Civil Aviation. Davey initially wanted to be a commercial pilot after returning from WW2. He qualified to do so but eventually chose to return to his pre-war job as a clerk at Hume and Iser, Bendigo. Part of F.G. Davey collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Single page letter in black type on cream paper under the commonwealth of Australia - Department of Civil Aviation letterhead. Handwritten appointment details appear in black ink.Handwritten in black ink: '18.4.47'. Handwritten indecipherable signature in black ink. Handwritten address in black ink: 'Davey F.G. 88 Olinda Street, Bendigo, Vic'. Handwritten appointment time: 'Thursday 24th 1030'.f.g. davey, letter, department of civil aviation -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Card - Card - Clothing ration, Commonwealth of Australia, c. 1947
... Card - Clothing ration, Commonwealth of Australia...Commonwealth of Australia Clothing ration card, issued..., Commonwealth of Australia Card Commonwealth of Australia Clothing ...Commonwealth of Australia Clothing ration card, issued in 1947 to 'M.T.Kiel, Buln Buln East'. Pale yellow card, black print. 14 ration tickets unused.Front: 'KIEL M.T. BULN BULN EAST' - handwritten, blue ink -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, RATION 1949, Commonwealth of Australia, C. 1949
... , “Commonwealth of Australia”, hand writing in pen, item has a couple...Commonwealth of Australia... No A908246, all print in black, “Commonwealth of Australia”, hand ...Item in the collection relating to A.G.Ferris No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Tea and Butter ration card No A908246, all print in black, “Commonwealth of Australia”, hand writing in pen, item has a couple of coupons missing ie used.Hand written in black pen,” Ferris A.M, Pte Bag Pyramid Hill”ration cards, team and butter, post ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - LETTER DCM, FRAMED, Commonwealth of Australia Department of Defence AIF, 1918
... the Commonwealth of Australia 19 July 1918....Commonwealth of Australia Department of Defence AIF... Medal" from the Commonwealth of Australia 19 July 1918. Award ...DCM awarded to RSM Edgar Frederick Dawson DCM. Refer Cat No 893 for his service history.Sergeant Major E. F. Dawson No 4472, 57th Battalion. Notification of being awarded "The Distinguished Conduct Medal" from the Commonwealth of Australia 19 July 1918.documents-letters-citations, military-army, awards, dcm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1941 DOCUMENT
... with Commonwealth of Australia 'Security to the Customs' provisions.... gas and complying with Commonwealth of Australia 'Security ...Folded typed A4 document dated 10th January 1941 relating to Cohn production of carbonic acid gas and complying with Commonwealth of Australia 'Security to the Customs' provisions.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS LANGDON COLLECTION: INVITATION, 1901
... the Celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth... of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. 9th ...Document. An invitation to Mr. T.R.Langdon to an evening Reception to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, during the Celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. 9th may 1901.document, memo, invitation to mr. langdon -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Field bandages, set
... Commonwealth of Australia/shell dressing/first field... Commonwealth of Australia/shell dressing/first field dressing/first ...Trio of field bandages : two field dressings and one shell dressingCommonwealth of Australia/shell dressing/first field dressing/first field dressing -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Money Box - CBA
... money box. commonwealth bank of australia...."Commonwealth Bank of Australia"... box. commonwealth bank of australia. ...Banks encouraged people to save their money by giving out money boxes in the hope that he money would be banked in the same bank. The designs have changed throughout the years.Hollow green, yellow and blue tin box with slot at the top & inscription along the top of each of the 4 sides. The base has a circular detachable plug which fits into a hole."Commonwealth Bank of Australia"money box. commonwealth bank of australia. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - CLOTHING COUPONS, Commonwealth Govt of Australia, 1947, 1948
... by the Commonwealth Govt of Australia, hand written on. .2) Clothing ration...Commonwealth Govt of Australia... No 33425, 1948, issued by the Commonwealth Govt of Australia, hand ...All the cards are various sizes with numbers of coupons/rations having been used. Items in a collection relating to Malcolm and Margaret Craig. Malcom James Craig initially enlisted in the CMF No N261604 then transferred to the 2nd AIF No NX170489 on 4.6.1942 age 18 years. Served in New Guinea. Discharged on 18.6.1946 with the rank of Driver in 52 Comp A/A Signals section..1) Clothing coupon green No 33425, 1948, issued by the Commonwealth Govt of Australia, hand written on. .2) Clothing ration red No A619909, 1948, issued by the Commonwealth Govt of Australia, hand written on. .3) Clothing ration red No A619908, 1948, issued by the Commonwealth Govt of Australia, hand written on. .4) Clothing ration light khaki No A752852, 1947, issued by the Commonwealth Govt of Australia, hand written on.Hand written on in pen. .1) "47/49792, Mrs M Craig 148 Banksia Rd Bankstown". .2) M.J. Craig 148 Banksia Rd B'town". .3) M.C. Craig 148 Banksia Rd B'town" .4) M.C.Turvey Masonic Hospital Ashfield".accessory, clothing, coupons, rations -
Beechworth Honey Archive
War Census: Wealth and Income Card
... Commonwealth of Australia war census, wealth and income...-country War Census: Wealth and Income Card Commonwealth ...Commonwealth of Australia war census, wealth and income card for Emma Frost. Included with the war census is a newspaper cutting regarding a moratorium on mortgages for the duration of the First World War.war, census, australia, frost, emma, beechworth honey