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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Stand Easy - After the Defeat of Japan 1945 Published for The Australian Military Forces by Australian War Memorial, 1945
A collection of personal stories which extended from the collection of Khaki and Green. The service numbers have been used to identify those who have contributed to the content.Personal recounts and reminiscing of service by Army service personnel, after the Japanese surrender. The title 'Stand Easy' meaning that whilst there was a surrender the Army's task still continued. Contributors to this publication can be identified by their service number.Green hardcover with light green text and picture of soldier. The spine also has light green text of title. The inside front and back covers have green art geometric patterns. Illustrations, photographs, cartoons, blamey, nerve war, medical evacuation, 2nd australian corps, surrender of japan, bougainville, borneo, 5th australian division, 6th australian division, 7th australian division, 9th australian division, tarakan -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Erich Hofacker, Marchen und Fabelbuch to Robin Boyd, 20.05.1967
This is an invitation to Robin Boyd to contribute to a compilation of an 'International Fairy-Tale and Fable-Book' in collaboration with UNICEF in Paris and Cologne. Marchen und Fabelbuch are West German Publishers.Typewritten -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Stand Easy, Australian War Memorial, After the Defeat of Japan 1945, 1945
A collection of personal stories which extended from the collection of Khaki and Green. The service numbers have been used to identify those who have contributed to the content.Stand Easy - After the Defeat of Japan 1945; Green hardcover with light green text and picture of soldier. The spine also has light green text of title. The inside front and back covers have green art geometric patterns. Illustrations, photographs, cartoons: 208 pages non-fiction A collection of personal stories which extended from the collection of Khaki and Green. The service numbers have been used to identify those who have contributed to the content.blamey, nerve war, medical evacuation, 2nd australian corps, surrender of japan, bougainville, borneo, 5th australian division, 6th australian division, 7th australian division, 9th australian division, tarakan, military - history, warfare -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Technical Education 1970 Centenary, 1970
Technical education in Australia virtually began at Ballarat in 1870. In the intervening century technical schools and colleges have contributed immeasurably to the life of our people and to the development of our nation.40 page booklet with brown cover with education department coat of arms. it celebrates 100 years of technical education in Victoria, with the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines in 1870. Includes images of John L. Kelpert, A. Ronald Shannon, Oliver E. Nilsson, Ernest P. Eltham, F.H. Brooks, and Donald Clark. technical education centenary, education department, e.t. jackson, donald clark, ernest p. eltham, oliver e. nilsson, a. ronald shannon, john l. kepert, l.h. thompson, j.a. rafferty, f.h. brooks, w.a. crellin, j.m. burke, l.j. watts, r.j. middleton, r.a. armitage, r.g. ritchie, centenary, lindsay thompson -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Shepparton Past and Present, 1975
Contributed from writings of Cr. W S James (History of Shepparton), Raymond West, MBE, former town Clerk of Shepparton "Those Were the Days and Streets of Shepparton"Cream cover, sketches of Shepparton Post office 1882 and 1975 on front. Photograph of 100 year memorial on back cover. 48 pages.shepparton history, cr w s james, raymond west mbe, shepparton council clerk -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, The Senatorial Suite, 1991
In recognition of the support from various Qld senate parties, the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland named a meeting room in their honour at the Kent Street offices.Digital image of gold coloured plaque with brown writing"The Senatorial Suite" In a display of genuine unity, Queensland's 12 senators of four political persuasions contributed equally toward part of the cost of the 1990 restoration of our premises. This is, in all likelihood, the first occasion in our nations history of such a unified act of giving of this kind. This room was officially named "The Senatorial Suite" on 20 March 1991 by Qld's longest serving current senator, Senator Mal Coulson.royal blind foundation of queensland, nameplates -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Jill DAWSON, Passage to a New Life, 2017
Stories contributed by some of the Greek immigrants who travelled to and settled in Port Melbourne. Created for the exhibition 'Passages". Families included are GRIVAS,; KOURAKIS; MAKRANDREOU; STATHOPOULOS; STERIOTIS; TZERKEZIDIS: TSINGOPOULOS.Large red covered book with stories of Greek migrants in Port Melbourne.nick grivas, eleni grivas, eugenia grivas, stylianos(steve) kourakis, eugenia kasselakis, irene embeslidis, george makrandreou, philip soldatos, jan soldatos, dimitrios (jim) stathopoulos, es, estathia (effie) stathouros, dionysios (dennis) steriotis, amalia steriotis, stamatina (tina) steriotis, chrysoula (sue) steriotis, hristoforos (christos) tserkezidis, selina papadopoulos, nick tsingopoulos, despina taxakis -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Clothing - Silk pyjamas, c.1969
This item was purchased by serviceman Roger Budd as gift he brought back from Vietnam. it was collected as it contributes to an understanding of the experience of the family and friends of those who served in the war in Vietnam.Blue silk pyjama jacket and long pants set embossed with silk thread in various patterns. Front opening has 4 elaborate black fasteners. Edges are bound in white.pyjamas, silk, vietnam, souvenir, budd, roger budd -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Achieving Together A history of the Tatura Primary School 1874 - 1995, 1995
Compiled by school Council 1995. Dawes and Vary, Trevaskis Engineering and Bruce McTier and Associates contributed to cost of printing. Tells history of Tatura Primary School from 1874 - 1995.White cover with black writing. Title "Achieving Together. A history of Tatura Primary School 1874-1995. A celebration of 25 years at the new school" and a picture of Tatura State School Football Premiers 1959 on front cover. 39 pages.as abovetatura primary school, schools in victoria, education in victoria -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Records of KVHS 1980 - 1989, 1980 - 1989
Kiewa Valley Historical Society was very active during the 1980's culminating in the publication of their book 'The History of the Kiewa Valley'. The papers reflect the activities during this time and contribute to the society's history.The papers contribute to the history of the KVHS and provide provenance for the group and the items in its collection.Collection of papers and pamphlets clipped in groups together containing correspondence & minutes of the KVHS between 1980 and 1989.kiewa valley historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Banyule City Council, Shaping Banyule: Banyule 2021 - shape the future, 2017
Banyule City Council questionnaire seeking the participation of residents in contributing their opinions in five key priority areas of Council projects and performance to help in forming the Banyule City Plan 2017-2021 8 p. booklet printed in colourbanyule city council, community engagement -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society: The Merry Widow
"The Merry Widow" music was written by Austro-Hungarian composer, Franz Lehar, with the libretto contributed by Viktor Leon and Leo Stein. It was based on the comedy play "The Embassy Attaché". It premiered in Vienna in 1905.Bendigo Operatic Society program from The Merry Widow production. Front Cover information: The Capital Theatre, Opening Friday April 30th 1965 for five nights. 8 double sided pages, printed program with black & white photos of those involved & cast souvenir programme, bendigo operatic society -
National Wool Museum
WWI and WWII Knitting books, Australian red Cross, Australian Red Cross Society Knitting Book and Australian Comforts Fund Guide to Knitting, Early 20th Century
Knitting Books provided by The Red Cross for women to contribute to the war effort by knitting garments for soldiers to stay warm. Second booklet also contains a list of donations accepted such as tinned food.Green Folder containing three knitting books. Knitting pattern for wounded soldiers or soldiers currently serving eg air pilots neck muff, airmens wollen gloves and bed socks. Newspaper clipping about knitting.On outside green folder " L.A Anderson, Sutherland's Creek." First Booklet. " Australian Red Cross Society Knitting Book" Second Booklet. " Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division Guide to Knitting" Index of knitting patterns. Third Booklet. "Red Cross Society Australian Branch"wwi, wwii, australian red cross, red cross society, australian comforts fund, knitting, knitting patterns, victoria -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Photograph montage, Christ Church Bowls Club 1997-98, 1998
Christ Church Bowls Club was established in 1933, and registered with the Victorian Bowls Association in 1935. Over the years along with the Church Tennis and croquet clubs has contributed to the life of the Christ Church congregation.This collection of photographs has social and historical significance in that is provides a snapshot of people associated with the club in the late 1990’s. A collection of coloured photographs depicting members of the Christ Church Bowls Club, engaged in various activities around the club. Glued to paper backing.Christ Church Bowls Club 1997/1998 Season, glued to bottom of montage.warrnambool, christ church warrnambool, christ church bowls club -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Dave Davies, Mt Beauty - Kiewa Area Motion Pictures
Members of the Kiewa Valley Historical Society contributed to compiling various histories. Motion pictures were shown from 1947 during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme for the entertainment of workers and families.Dave Davies wrote the history of the showing of motion pictures in the Kiewa Valley for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society. This was also part of the history of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme as the S.E.C. provided entertainment for the workers and their families.Red plastic with clear front cover with 3 sleeves / pages. Includes: A history of Motion Pictures in the Kiewa Area.motion pictures; kiewa valley; kiewa hydro electric scheme; dave davies; -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Object, Commemorative plaque: Betty Ross-Wyatt, 1990
To assist in offsetting the costs for building works, some donors made a provision in their will. In this instance Betty Ross-Wyatt contributed to the recording studios in Kooyong, where books and magazines are recorded for dispatch across Victoria. 1 wooden tablet with engraved gold plate These recording studios were constructed with assistance of a major contribution from the estate of the late Betty Ross-Watt M.B.E. Member of Gisborne Auxilliary 1932 to 1989.association for the blind, nameplates -
Melton City Libraries
Document, Autograph by Hubert Opperman, 1994
Plains of Promise (Shire of Melton history) by Joan Starr (1985). Edna assisted with Historical Society materials and contributed her own research and photographs. Contacted and organised for Hubert Opperman to launch the book. Autograph was written in the inside cover of Plains of Promiselocal identities -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Headwear - Military police helmet, South Vietnamese
Helmet worn by the Quan Cahn, South Vietnamese military police, during the war in Vietnam. This item was collected because it contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam (1962–1972) other than Australian servicemen. Black helmet with chin strap. Painted at centre front in large white letters is QC (Quan Canh). Three stripes of equal width (red, white, red) circle the helmet from either side of the letters. es. . Inside there are the numbers, 29959 and the name Whitefield on the inside strap.On front: QC, Inside are the numbers, 29959 and the name Whitefield on underside of chinstrap.qc, helmet, south vietnam military police, quan canh, cpl js archbold, military medal -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Chevalier Jackson's laryngoscope, circa. 1901
Chevalier Jackson was a surgeon who designed this laryngoscope. Jackson contributed a number of important innovations to direct laryngoscopy, while developing a unique mastery of the technique. Ultimately, he combined this endoscopic proficiency with open surgical techniques.The U-shaped laryngoscope comprises a moulded handle and a long endotracheal insert which has a small connector to allow for a light to illuminate the patient's throat. The item is chrome-plated.Engraved on connecting shaft: Jackson's Laryngoscope, 1901.laryngoscope, chevalier jackson, endoscope, anesthesia, distal illumination, chrome, 1901, jackson's -
Unions Ballarat
Perestroika: New thinking for our country and the world (Don Woodward Collection), Gorbachev, Mikhail, 1988
Mikhail Gorbachev was the eighth leader of the Soviet Union from 1988 to 1991. He is particularly known for the policies of glasnost ("openness") and perestroika ("restructuring") and his reorientation of Soviet strategic aims that contributed to the end of the Cold War.History and politics of the former Soviet Union. Biographical interest - Mikhail Gorbachev.Book; 296 pages. Cover: blue background; colour photograph of Mikhail Gorbachev; yellow and white lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, gorbachev, mikhail, politics and government - ussr, glasnost, perestroika, soviet union, cold war, foreign relations -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Bon Barrie with Jan Brumpton, 1979
Bon Barrie was one of the foundation members and president of the Melton Historical Society from 1968 – 1985. For the Willows Historical Park, he supported the establishment of the park and contributed many volunteers hours in the construction and landscaping of the precinct Bon Barrie (President of the Melton Historical Society) with Jan Brumpton holding the painting 'River Scene'. The artwork featured in the Melton Art Show.local special interest groups, local identities, council -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Banner - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: MERLE BUSH TREFOIL GUILD BANNER
The Trefoil Guild consists of former members of the Girl Guide Movement. It is a self governing and self financing guild that provides support to the Girl Guide movement. Originally formed as "Old Girl Guides" in 1936, it became the Trefoil Guild in 1944/45.Grreen cloth banner. The words Merle Bush Trefoil Guild at the top. Taking most of the centre a gold triangle, at top right a poppethead and top right a bottle of wine and grapes. At the centre of the triangle Bendigo flower emblem and at the bottom Suu Loong and the word Bendigo. At the back. Green for the local gum leaves and reefs of gold. Bendigo's position marked in the golden triangle by its floral emblem, the waxflower. Poppet head for Bendigo's wealthy foundations. Sun Loong for the heritage and many nationalities that contributed to Bendigo's character. Lettering the colour of our summer land and grass. Grapes for the vineyards and wines in the area. By Gwen Berby 1997. The banner is in a green carry bag. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Magazine - Magazine/Periodical, Ringwood Inspectorate, Nature Notes, from East Ringwood Primary Schools Mothers Club. 1968, 1968
In the 1970s, Nature Notes was a publication managed by the Mothers Club at East Ringwood Primary School which raised funds for the school. It was printed, collated and delivered to the other primary schools in the area. Local expert Fred Rogers contributed.4 double paged magazines - typed with pen & ink drawings. +Additional Keywords: Rogers, F. -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Book by A.M.C.Bolt, Brieven uit Tasmanië - Het verzet, de zoektocht naar de vrijheid en een groot geheim
The book describes a group migration of several families from Groningen all of whom had been involved in the Resistance. They settled in Tasmania, built their own homes and named a street after their home town. They contributed to the development of Kingston.In de uitgebreide briefwisseling tussen vader Eric van der Laan die vooruit reisde naar Tasmanië in 1950 en de achterblijvers in Groningen word je meegezogen in alle avonturen van de pioniers in het nieuwe land. Ondanks alle ontberingen die Eric en vele andere verzetsstrijders hebben moeten doorstaan (waaronder martelingen in het Huis van Bewaring, het verblijf in kamp Neuengamme en op de Cap d’Arcona), beschikt deze man over een enorme dosis humor en levenslust. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Joseph Jones, Texas Quarterly: Image of Australia, 1962
After travelling to the United States to teach at MIT in 1956-7, Boyd became perhaps the best-known authority on Australian architecture to the rest of the world. In this 1962 issue of Texas Quarterly, Boyd contributes an overview of architecture in Australia.Softcover. Includes an article by Robin Boyd titled 'Architecture in Australia'.walsh st library -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article - Port Phillip Pioneers Newsletter, Dr. Liz Rushen, John Marshall, Shipowner, Lloyds Reformer and Emigration, 14/11/2020
John Marshall contributed enormously to the safe passage of emigrants to Australia in the 1800's. Based on her book, Dr Liz Rusden presented an address about John Marshall to the Port Phillip Pioneers Group in November 2020.John Marshall was a shipowner, Lloyds reformer and emigration agent to Australia in the early 1800's. A photocopy of an articlemarshall john, emigration -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Soldiering On, 1942
The stories were contributed by members of the Australian Army. They had been prepared in the field in brief hours off duty, often by the flickering light of a hurricane lamp in a black-out camp and sometimes within hearing of the front-line guns.Red hard cover with beige printing on front cover and spine. Text, black and white and coloured sketches, pictures and mapsww1, books, history, local -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper, Geoffrey Moorhouse, Self-scrutiny Down Under, 13.12.1962
This article is a review of the book "Australian Civilisation", edited by Peter Coleman (Angus and Robertson). It mentions Robin Boyd's contribution, he contributed a chapter in 'The Look of Australia'. It was published by F. W. Cheshire in Melbourne, 1962, pp.68 - 78.Photocopy, thick paper very discoloured -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
photocopy, de Stoop and Best
The Wonthaggi Cotton Mills operated in May 1958. The government and Wonthaggi businesspeople had each contributed 15,000 Sterling pounds to have the mills established, in line with the government's efforts to decentralize secondary industries. Mr Richard Best attended the opening.Black and white photograph of the front office of the de Stoop and Best Aust Pty Ltd cotton mill in Wonthaggi Victoria.de stoop roger, best, dick, weaving mills, de stoop and best, aust pty ltd -
Hume City Civic Collection
Magazine - Directory, "Sunbury Times" 1st Edition, c1994
A local community magazine.A commercial publication issued by the local Sunbury community, featuring stories of people and events in Sunbury as well as advertising local businesses. It has been printed on glossy paper with a colourful cover with 8 small photos and the title written in different colours on the front and the rest of the cover contains advertisements. The inside pagesw are in black and white.non-fictionA local community magazine.community magazines, sunbury times