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Magazine - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT (1962-63): ANSETT TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES LTD, 1963
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT (1962-63): ANSETT.... Magazine BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT (1962-63): ANSETT ...26th Annual Report (1962-63): Ansett Transport Industries Ltd; 28 pages. Includes colour photos.business, transport, ansett transport -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER ANSETT TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES TO R K MUNRO ENQUIRY (SEE 1200.44), 1961
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER ANSETT TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES... PERSON Individual basil watson Letter (Ansett Transport ...Letter (Ansett Transport Industries to R K Munro enquiry (see 1200.44): Letter signed by K B Osborne, Advertising and Publicity Coordinator. Enclosing an article by Stanley Brogden (see 1200.43)person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER (R K MUNRO TO R M ANSETT), 1961
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER (R K MUNRO TO R M ANSETT).... Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER (R K MUNRO TO R M ANSETT) ...Copy of typed letter dated November 2, 1961 from R K Munro to R M Ansett, re Basil Watson's aircraft flight 'the first man to build and fly an aeroplane long distances in Australia way back in 1916-17' The letter details Basil's flight from Melbourne (Point Cook) to Bendigo on 29th November, and carried the first letter to be carried by aeroplane in Australia. 1916 and discusses the carriage of mail by aeroplane. R. Keith Munro also writes of a list of significant aeronautical history dates that he encloses ( not with item ) and requesting details about commencement dates of Ansett Airways and ANA. 'Copy' written at top. Signed 'R K Munro, address 63 Pyke Street,Bendigo.person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS (ARGUS, 1861) RE MURRAY RIVER RAILWAY, 1861
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS (ARGUS, 1861... of the Sunbury section of the railway. Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION ...Newspaper cuttings (Argus,8 July 1861) re Murray River Railway. enclosed in a buff envelope 'The Australasian T.& G. Mutual Life, Assurance Society Ltd.letterhead on exterior. a. 'Progress of the works' 2/7/1861; b. 'Opening of the line to Woodend' 8/7/1861; c. Paragraph on first official train trip to Woodend (Argus? 7/1861) Connection to Watson family possibly through mention of Mr. G.W. Knight, the district engineer of the Sunbury section of the railway.person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER (FROM LARKIN AIRCRAFT SUPPLY CO LTD TO K MUNRO), 1929
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER (FROM LARKIN AIRCRAFT... and letter delivered by hand. Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION ...Letter, lemon envelope and paper, from Larkin Aircraft Supply Co Ltd, Melbourne Aerodrome, Dudley Street, Melbourne, addressed to Mr. Keith Munro, Wilkinson & Lavender, 444 Collins Street, Melbourne, dated 3rd September 1929. Re: thanks for loan of material re aeronautical career of Basil Watson. Signed: Bernard Cronin, Publicity Officer. Parcel and letter delivered by hand.person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ARTICLE ON 'REG ANSETT'S AVIATION EMPIRE', 1961
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ARTICLE ON 'REG ANSETT'S AVIATION... Transport Industries Ltd. Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ARTICLE ...Three paged article on Reg Ansett's Aviation Empire from 'Aircraft Magazine', March 1961, entitled: '25 Years in Air Transport' by Stanley Brogden. Highlights Reg Ansett's career in aviation from 1936 to 1961. Article sent to Mr R K Munro, Bendigo in an envelope from Ansett Transport Industries Ltd.person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SELECTION OF IMPORTANT AVIATION DATES (SHEET OF), 1961
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SELECTION OF IMPORTANT AVIATION... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SELECTION OF IMPORTANT AVIATION DATES ...1 original and 2 duplicates copies of a selection of 14 important aviation events and dates in Australia, including Basil Watson flights. Original signed by Robert Keith Munro (Basil Watson's cousin) with attached handwritten note re Wright Bros. Stuck to bottom of page 2 of original : air mail sticker; 3d Australia Air Mail Service stamp;by aerial mail A.A. S.Ltd blue and white stamp; 'shorter by days to ensure earliest delivery please reply by air mail, time is money' label.person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER FROM AIR DEPARTMENT (ENGLAND) TO 'ALL INSPECTORS', 1915
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER FROM AIR DEPARTMENT..., top left of page. Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER ...Single paged typed letter (carbon copy) from Air Department (England) 25th November, 1915, to 'All Inspectors' requesting that pilots carry out certain aircraft flying tests (climb, speed) with a view to increasing the efficiency of aircraft. 'Mr Watson' is handwritten in purple pencil, top left of page.person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIRMAIL PARCEL STICKER, c. 1930's
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIRMAIL PARCEL STICKER... PERSON Individual basil watson Coloured sticker ...Coloured sticker with an illustration of an aircraft flying over an Australian rural scene. Around the border: Australian Aerial Services Limited - Larkin Aircraft Supply Co Ltd' . Section (blank) for addresses (to and from). No obvious connection with Watson era.person, individual, basil watson -
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Magazine - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN PHILATELIC BULLETIN APRIL 1967- BASIL WATSON, 1967
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN PHILATELIC BULLETIN... COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN PHILATELIC BULLETIN APRIL 1967- BASIL WATSON ...8 page philatelic bulletin bound with single staple. One page article 'Basil Watson Anniversary Flight' marked the 50th anniversary of the airmail flight from Mt Gambier to Melbourne. Includes a mini biography of Basil Watson and an impression of the postmark used for the flight.government, state, philatelic bulletin -
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Magazine - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AVIATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA JOURNAL 1966 MAY/JUNE 1966 AY AY/, 1966
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AVIATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF... reference to Basil Watson. Magazine BASIL WATSON COLLECTION ...Aviation Historical Society of Australia Journal May/ June1966. 32 Quarto pages, stapled. No apparent reference to Basil Watson.organization, society, aviation -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: JOURNAL ARTICLE - BASIL WATSON AND AIRCRAFT PHOTOS, 1967
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: JOURNAL ARTICLE - BASIL WATSON AND... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: JOURNAL ARTICLE - BASIL WATSON ...A.H.S.A. (Aviation Historical Society of Australia) journal article - Basil Watson and aircraft photos; Jan/Feb 1967. Five photos on the single page: 1. Basil Watson's biplane at 'Foilacleugh', Melbourne, 1916; 2. Biplane under construction in Billiard Room, 1916; 3. Basil Watson (in centre) at Warrnambool, 1917; 4. Official souvenir cover (envelope) for 50th anniversary of airmail flight; 5. Piper Cherokee - PMG Department - 50th Anniversary of airmail flight.person, individual, basil watson -
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Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION : FABRIC FROM BASIL WATSON'S PLANE (PORTION), c. 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION : FABRIC FROM BASIL WATSON'S PLANE... WATSON COLLECTION : FABRIC FROM BASIL WATSON'S PLANE (PORTION) ...a. Assam silk fabric from Basil Watson's plane (portion); has oil protective coating. Stylised initials 'BW' painted in grey and black. Irregular shaped portion; b. typed display card to accompany this item.aviation, civilian, fabric -
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Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PIECE OF SILK FABRIC (BASIL WATSON PLANE?), c. 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PIECE OF SILK FABRIC (BASIL WATSON... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PIECE OF SILK FABRIC (BASIL WATSON ...Unused piece of silk fabric (left-over from construction of a Basil Watson plane?)aviation, civilian, silk fabric -
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Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FABRIC FROM BASIL WATSON'S PLANE, 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FABRIC FROM BASIL WATSON'S PLANE... at Point Cook in 1917. Memorabilia BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FABRIC ...Piece of silk fabric from Basil Watson's plane; with stylised logo 'BW' painted in grey and black. Handwritten on back in ink 'Taken from Basil's plane' Potentially taken from Basil Watson's plane following his fatal crash at Point Cook in 1917.aviation, civilian, fabric -
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Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FABRIC FROM BIPLANE (PIECE), c. 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FABRIC FROM BIPLANE (PIECE)... in 1917. Basil died in the accident. Memorabilia BASIL WATSON ...Section of silk fabric from Biplane partly painted with airforce type symbol. Encrusted with fragments of red and blue paint (also loose). Plus sand? Could be from Basil Watson's plane that crashed into Port Phillip Bay, near Point Cook in 1917. Basil died in the accident.aviation, civilian, fabric -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO RADIO BROADCAST - BASIL WATSON STORY, 1961
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO RADIO... COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO RADIO BROADCAST - BASIL WATSON ...Correspondence relating to Radio Broadcast - Basil Watson Story, to air on 3BO (Bendigo) on 28th Nov, 1961. Various correspondence to and from Keith Munro of 63 Pike St, Quarry Hill relating to the Broadcast. Itemised list of correspondence is appended to item 1200.67.person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS (RE AVIATION) 1917 & 1919
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS (RE AVIATION... and Australia 1919. Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS ...Newspaper Cuttings (re Aviation) 1917 and 1919 in black-covered exercise book : 1917 - relating to WW1 aviation and war in the air (including bombing of UK/London) and 1919 - relating to Australian aviation e.g. Harry Hawker flight (re Trans-Atlantic flights) and flight (planned) between England and Australia 1919.cottage, miners -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AUTOGRAPH ALBUM, 1877-1884
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AUTOGRAPH ALBUM... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AUTOGRAPH ALBUM ...Autograph album, leather bound. Owner of album invites friends/family to add autograph or verse or drawing. Entries are date between 1877 and 1884 (not all entries dated). May have belonged to relative of Basil Watson?person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTERS AND ENVELOPES REPRESENTING FIRST OFFICIAL AIRMAIL FLIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA, 1929-1930
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTERS AND ENVELOPES REPRESENTING... PERSON Individual basil watson Collection of 11 letters ...Collection of 11 letters and envelopes representing first official airmail flights in Australia. a - i : airmail envelopes addressed to Mr R Keith Munro (6 include letters) - full details on list with item; j.-k: airmail envelopes addressed to Messrs Orlo - Smith & Co. Melbourne (no contents). Inscription: ''Handwritten notes on first official flight''person, individual, basil watson -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON, ca. 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON... RHS. Photograph BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH ...Framed formal portrait photograph of Basil Watson in decorative metal frame. Red velvet backing and hinged support stand. Photo by The Sears Studio, Melbourne. ''Basil'' handwritten in ink on lower RHS.The Sears Studio, Melbourneperson, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM THE INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM (RE B WATSON AIRCRAFT ITEMS), 1919
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM THE... PERSON Individual basil watson Letter of acknowledgement from ...Letter of acknowledgement from Curator of The Industrial and Technological Museum (re Basil Watson aircraft items), addressed to J. I. Watson, Esq, St Kilda St, Elsternwick, dated 29th October, 1919. Relics of Basil Watson's ill fated bi-plane that crashed into the Bay at Point Cook. Acknowledges receipt of 50 HP Gnome rotary aeroplane engine; spare parts, aeroplane propeller 'and other parts' .person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SMALL CARDS FOR EXHIBIT (RE BASIL WATSON), 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SMALL CARDS FOR EXHIBIT (RE BASIL... protective covering' Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: SMALL CARDS ...12 small handwritten, interpretive labels for display (re Basil Watson) - presumably to accompany an exhibition of Basil Watson memorabilia (no date) Labels: fabric with monogram from original plane; finished plane; airmail envelopes 1929-30; Basil Watson Bendigo's first aviator,; first Australian to loop the loop; picture of the delivery of the first letter carried by air in Australia. Flown from Melbourne to Bendigo and delivered by the late Mr. Basil Watson of Melbourne, to his cousin Mr. Keith Munro of Bendigo, at 5.15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29th. 1916, at the Bendigo racecourse. Envelope: handwritten on front of envelope 'Assam silk material used in covering the wings and fuselage of Basil Watson's airplane built by him in 1916. The wings and fuselage were then painted with an oil protective covering'person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MISCELLANEOUS CARDS AND IMAGES (LARGELY AIRCRAFT AND BASIL WATSON RELATED), c. 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MISCELLANEOUS CARDS AND IMAGES... (child in pram). Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MISCELLANEOUS ...Miscellaneous cards and images (largely aircraft and Basil Watson related): a. Postcard of a seaplane over water with printed message on reverse: 'Dear Sir, -- You will no doubt be interested to know that Mr. Basil Watson will be giving a Series of Flights, including Looping the Loop, Nose Diving. ' No recipient (addressee) nor blanks filled in. b. Postcard sized engineering drawing of Supermarine P.B. 1 (end elevation); c. Postcard sized engineering drawing of Supermarine P. B. 2 (side elevation); d. humorous. Drawing on postcard (child in pram).person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: HANDMADE GREETING CARD (FROM 'VE'), 1915
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: HANDMADE GREETING CARD (FROM 'VE')... from Australia 1915' Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: HANDMADE ...Handmade Greeting Card (from 'Ve', possibly Verona, Basil Watson's sister born 1896 ) - hand painted kookaburra on a brown painted leaf attached to a card - yellow ribbon attached to leaf. Handwritten in ink on reverse: 'All good wishes for a happy Xmas and bright New Year'. On front of card: 'Greetings from Australia 1915'communication, postal, card -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: 50TH ANNIVERSARY SOUVENIR PAMPHLETS OF FIRST ENGLAND-AUSTRALIA FLIGHT, 1969
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: 50TH ANNIVERSARY SOUVENIR... used. Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: 50TH ANNIVERSARY ...50th Anniversary souvenir pamphlets of First England-Australia flight, 1919. A. Folded pamphlet issued by The Australian Post Office to commemorate the first flight to Australia by Ross and Keith Smith. Includes a brief description of the flight and 6 photos; b. small B&W Greetings card showing illustration of the Vickers-Vimy aircraft used.person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AVIATOR'S CERTIFICATE, 1915
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AVIATOR'S CERTIFICATE... birthplace Bendigo 12th Oct 1894. Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION ...Aviator's Certificate issued to Basil Watson. Blue leather cover with Basil Watson's photo on inside leaf. 'Federation Aeronautique Internationale' British Empire Aviator's Certificate No. 1910 issued by the Royal Aero Club of United Kingdom 18 Oct 1915. Reference to Basil Watson's birthplace Bendigo 12th Oct 1894.person, individual, basil watson -
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Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PIECE OF SILK - BASIL WATSON'S BIPLANE, c. 1916
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PIECE OF SILK - BASIL WATSON'S... protective covering' Memorabilia BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PIECE ...Piece of cream-coloured silk, no markings, from Basil Watson's biplane, in construction stage. Handwritten note states : 'Assam silk material used in covering the wings and fuselage of Basil Watson's airplane built by him in 1916. The wings and fuselage were then painted with an oil protective covering'person, individual, basil watson -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON'S FUNERAL PROCESSION
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON'S... WATSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BASIL WATSON'S FUNERAL ...Black and white photograph of Basil Watson's funeral procession showing horse drawn hearse and following carriages. Inscription on back: ''Taken at East Melbourne 1919 en route to Brighton Cemetery. Photo taken by Ivy Harry - distant cousin of Basil Watson.person, individual, basil watson, photo taken by ivy harry - a distant cousin of basil watson. photo donated to royal historical society bendigo by wesley harry 26 december 1974. -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN FLIGHT TIMETABLES, a. & b. 1927/29; c. 1927?
... BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN FLIGHT TIMETABLES... Australian Airways. Document BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN ...Australian Flight Timetables,3 booklets: 1. Australian Aerial Services Ltd. booklet contains timetables, educational notes on aerial transport, first flight impressions, coach connections with airports, rules of the air, 1920's although no date on booklet. Aerial route map shows route from Melbourne to Hay, then to Adelaide, and east to Cootamundra. 2. AHS Timetable and general information booklet. Issued 1st March 1929, contains timetables, general information re flights, image of passengers 'emplaning' at Essendon Airport. 3. 'Fly There' booklet of timetable information and passenger fares and parcel rates. West Australian Airways.person, individual, basil watson