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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Aeroplane model, 1944
This object was purchased in Murchison under the hotel veranda in 1944 by the donors father for him. There were also others for sale.Wooden WW2 type plane painted light grey (aged silver frost). 2 engine - propellers turn. Wheels turn. Sold to donors father in 1944 by Camp guard in Murchison. Some decoration added by donor as a boy. Plane made by POW.No 86 Transport Wing RAAF A65-86models, planes, camp 13, internees, camp guard -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, W. Grigg
Black and white copy of original photograph which shows an older gentleman (William Spencer Grigg, aka 'Bill Grigg Snr') wearing a cap and cardigan. He is standing next to an old, broken-down dray. Apparently, this wagon was once used by his father (William Michael Grigg)."Billy Grigg remembers. Linton's oldest citizen now 87, remembers when, as a boy, he drove that wagon for his father who abandoned it amidst the mullock heaps of Pitfield Plains nearly 80 years ago"william spencer grigg, bill grigg snr, billy grigg, pitfield plains, wagon/cart/dray -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Group at St.John's Church, Mitcham, 15/03/1992 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo of Group at St. John's Church, Mitcham.|L - R (?) Marian & Audrey Bialecki, Syd Wright, Father Keith and Father Dillon.bialecki, marian, dillon, kevin joseph, fr., audrey, wright, syd., keith, fr, st. john's catholic church, mitcham -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photo Set (size4)
Bonnie & Tom King , her father and brotherphoto, ww2, general -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Motorbike, Late 1940's
Restored for use in the movie "Romulus my Father".Two cylinder shaft drive motorbike with pillion seat on back mudguard. Restored for use in the movie "Romulus my Father". Spedometer in chromed headlight housing. Springing for front and back wheels, kick start. Black leather seat, black kneepads on petrol tank, bronze / gold petrol tank and mudguards, wire spoked wheels.On petrol tank, circular yellow enameled badge with a crown at top, central sun motif with rays and "Sunbeam" at bottom.transport ..... motor -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Arthur Dusting, Portland Lifeboat Service, 23/08/1907
Arthur Dusting was part of the Portland Lifeboat crew. His father John had also been part of the crew and had assisted in the rescue of survivors from the wreck of the Admella.Certificate, printed in green ink, includes imagery of rescue, boatman in life vest and use of rocket equipment. Presented to Arthur Dusting (Grand father of the donor) as a mark of appreciation of his services of 15 years as a boatman with the departmental life boat service at Portland.arthur dusting, portland lifeboat, lifeboat crew, maritime, portland harbour -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Bystander's Fragments From France, c 1916
This publication is a humorous look at military life in World War 1.This is a book of 48 pages. It has a green cover with a sepia sketch and black printing on the front cover and an advertisement on the back cover. The pages contain comic sketches in black and white and sepia tones. The pages are bound with metal staples.fictionThis publication is a humorous look at military life in World War 1.world war one, the bystander fragments from france, warrnambool, world war 1 humour -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Richards and Co Paris Panel 23 Sturt St, Ballarat, Will Jennings
Sepia photograph of a well-dressed young man wearing suit, fob watch, with flower in buttonhole, standing leaning with left hand on arm of a chair, right hand on hip."Will Jennings father of Reg Jennings".will jennings -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Oral History - Deirdre Farrell, Cameron Auty, 11/05/2016
This interview was recorded in May 2016 as part of the Wounded Soldier exhibition. The Wounded Soldier ran in November 2016, exploring No. 11 Australian General Military Hospital (later Caulfield Hospital) and its impact on Glen Eira's community during and after the First World War. The audio file catalogued here is an edited excerpt from the larger interview, designed for use in the exhibition. Deirdre Farrell trained as a nurse at Caulfield Hospital in the 1960's. Her father Les Campbell was a First World War veteran, and Deirdre grew up on a soldier settlement farm. This interview explores her childhood, her relationship with her father, her experience of repatriation medicine and her memories of Caulfield Hospital. This oral history is significant as the firsthand testimony of the child of a First World War veteran and for its recollections of Caulfield Hospital in the 1960's. Digital recording of an oral history interview taken by Cameron Auty with Deirdre Farrell. Supplementary files include photographs of Deirdre's father Les Campbell, a WWI veteran, Les' service record and a research file created by Deirdre.glen eira, caulfield, deirdre farrell, wwi, oral history, first world war, soldier settlement -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Greenland, Kate, David Paten Memoirs, 2005
David Gordon Paten was born in 1917 in Orbost, Australia. He was the son of Evelyn Paten ( nee Roberston) and Thomas Paten who came to Orbost in 1893 and in 1907 began growing fancy bean seeds for H. James. He built the first private flood levee bank in the district. (ref Mary Gilbert) The book was edited by Kate Greenland on behalf of her grand-father, David Paten.This book of memoirs is a valuable reference for research into the early 20th century social history of Orbost.A 56 pp book with a plastic sheet cove. It is spiral bound in black plastic and is titled David Paten Memoirs. It was edited by Kate Greenland on behalf of her grand-father, David Paten.orbost-history paten-david -
Public Record Office Victoria
Letter, 27 November 1854
VA 856 Colonial Secretary's OfficeEureka Stockade:Rede warned by Father Smyth of attack on Camp -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Shirley Andersson discussing her father's Port Melbourne, 27 Apr 2009
Shirley Andersson discussing her father's Port MelbourneDuration 00:34:51built environment, families, shirley andersson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Clipping, Nott Street School, Father's Ball, 1935 - 1936
Donated to PMHPS by Pat Hamilton Green; found among Charlie Forbes' belongings (her uncle)Article clipped from 'The Record' 1935 or 36: 'Father's Ball - Nott St Annual Function'. With list of all attendees at the third annual ball of the school Fathers' Club'1935 or 36' on backsocial activities, education - primary schools, societies clubs unions and other organisations, charlie forbes, george alexander rogers, mayors, nott street state school -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Denis Gibbons 5
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 the Gibbons family, left to right: Stanley William Gibbons (son, father, grandfather), Denis Stanley Gibbons (son, father, grandson), in front Peter Denis Gibbons (son, grandson, great grandson), Robert William Gibbons (father, grandfather, great grandfather). Circa 1960.photograph, gibbons collection catalogue, stanley william gibbons, denis stanley gibbons, peter denis gibbons, robert william gibbons, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photo, Wright Family photo
Frank Wright was born at Smeaton, lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner, and his large family was musical, winning many awards in the singing and instrumental areas. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and by the age of 18 was the Australian Open Cornet Champion. 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 as conductor Frank won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. He became well known and respected as a conductor and adjudicator of band competitions at very high levels in Australia and New Zealand. 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, as well as at Ballarat’s South Street and in Australia and 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. Sepia photo postcard of Wright Family Group. Frank Wright's father (William) on far right, and mother in centre back.3 small holes in photofrank wright, smeaton, frank j wright, bill wright, william wright -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Barbara HEGARTY on her wedding day with her father Bill, 1 Nov 1958
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY with her father Bill.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, william (bill) hegarty -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1950's
Electric Hair Bakelite Handled Clippers. Used by Hurst Father stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS STAR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
Black and white photograph, multiple people, photograph of Marcus Lovett and Father David sitting together at a dinner table. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Marcus Lovett and Father Davidrecreations, sports, awards -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
THIS PHOTOGRAPH WAS FOUND IN THE FORMER HOME OF THE LATE LAURA HUDSON IN LOWER FRASER STREET, CLUNES (NOW BLACKMORE ROAD) The daughters of Alex and Florence Clark. May referred to is the second wife of Alex. BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF TWO CHILDREN - ALISON AND ADELE (CLARK). Circa early 1960'sTO FATHER AND MAY FROM ALISON AND ADELE.local history, photography, photographs, hudson - laura -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Alfred Huttley -- Studio Portrait
Huttley FamilyB/w. Portrait (Bust) Young Man, curly short hair, moustache, no beard. 3 Piece suit, light pattened tie.?? (Missing Corner) lbourne "EDEN" Sydney Supior Platinotype. On Reverse: Alfred Huttley (My father) Madge's Fatheralfred huttley, huttley -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clippings, Death of Charles Wedge of Ringwood East - January, 1962
Death notice and funeral details clipped from The Age newspaper 18th January, 1962 following death of Charles Edward Lyndhurst Wedge in his 90th year on 17/1/1962.Loved husband of the late Emily Isabella Wedge, loving father of Charles (deceased) and John, father-in-law of Doris. -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Sketchbook, Sketchbook of Artwork by David Alexander, 1980-1981
A number of sketchbooks filled with sketches and paintings by Dr David Alexander. .29) Includes sketch portrait of Gerty McDowell, Stephen, Molly Bloom, Father Cowley S.J., Father Connel, The Lake at Burrumbeetdavid alexander, drawing, landscape, figure drawing, boats, merimbula, portraits, life drawing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Old gold mine site is found
The exact site of the old goldmine in the Lake Road - Halley Street area of Blackburn was located and identified by local history investigators.The exact site of the old goldmine in the Lake Road - Halley Street area of Blackburn was located and identified by local history investigators. Ray Champion said it was on a property he owned, his father Isaac Champion had filled in the mine in 1904. The mine had successfully operated up until about 1880.The exact site of the old goldmine in the Lake Road - Halley Street area of Blackburn was located and identified by local history investigators. mines and mining, champion, isaac, ray, halley street, blackburn, lake road, dickens street, goldmining -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Vying for state honour, 22/01/1997
Article on Father Kevin Joseph Dillon, finalist in 'Victorian of the Year' award.dillon, kevin joseph fr., st johns catholic church, mitcham -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, WW1, c.1916
Joe Cummins collection, refer Cat No 2535P for his service details.Black & white photo of 2 Officers holding the Regimental colours of 38th Batt AIF. The armed guard consists of 3 ORS fixed bayonets rifles at the slope.Rear: " McKELLOR. Mother Father from Sandy" "To Mother Father Jan Bruce Alie Mavis Flora with love 19.6.1919"documents - postcards, military history - army, photography-photographs -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet - Memorial Booklet, St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne, Saint Paul's Cathedral Melbourne thanksgiving for the life of Nicholas Garlick, December 2009
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of objects (souvenir ashtrays), documents and an extensive collection of ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers. Nicholas Garlick was a ship engineer.A white 12-page memorial booklet produced for the thanksgiving service held for Nicholas Garlick at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne on Thursday 17th December 2009. The front cover has a small sketch of St Paul's Cathedral and features a black and white photograph of Nicholas Garlick with a colour photo him on the second last and back pages. Inside pages contain the names of the officiating clergy, organist and order of service.nicholas garlick, st paul's cathedral, melbourne, nick garlick, ship engineer, seamen, sailors, seafarers, father brady, william hastie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF HERBERT LOUIS PERRY
Photograph. Black & white photograph of Gertrude Perry's father, Herbert Louis Perry. Laminated on metal backing. In jacket & waistcoat with roll neck undergarment. Written on the back - Herbert Louis Perry, Father of Gertrude Perry.person, individual, personal portrait, gertrude perry collection, herbert louis perry -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Part of collection of Photographs donated to the Museum by the family of the late Mr. Jack Jenner. (1977)Sepia Photograph of Henry Jenner. (Father of Jack, Stewart and Gladys, opposite page)local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, personal photograph, sepia photograph, jack jenner, henry jenner, jenner family, phillip island -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Barbara GARDINER with her father, Bill HEGARTY's, holden in suburban street, 1950s
Photo of pregnant Barbara GARDINER with father Bill HEGARTY's Holden in suburban streettransport - motor vehicles, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, william (bill) hegarty -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, 1940-1945
Blue and White enamelled Fathers Sailors Soldiers Airmen Association, Women's Auxiliary stawell, ww2