The SS Nairana was launched 1915 by William Denny & Brothers in Dumbarton Scotland the 3,402 ton steamer was requisitioned by the Royal Navy and served during WW1. In 1922 she was transferred to Tasmanian Steamers and, apart from again being requisitioned for war service in WW2, was used as a Bass Strait ferry until 1948. The Nairana was blown ashore onto Port Melbourne beach during a severe gale on 19 February 1951. After salvage what remained of the wreck was blown up in 1954. B & W aerial photograph of SS Nairana and Port Melbourne foreshoress nairana, transport - shipping

The SS Nairana was launched 1915 by William Denny & Brothers in Dumbarton Scotland the 3,402 ton steamer was requisitioned by the Royal Navy and served during WW1. In 1922 she was transferred to Tasmanian Steamers and, apart from again being requisitioned for war service in WW2, was used as a Bass Strait ferry until 1948. The Nairana was blown ashore onto Port Melbourne beach during a severe gale on 19 February 1951. After salvage what remained of the wreck was blown up in 1954. B & W aerial photograph of SS Nairana and Port Melbourne foreshore. Ship's outline can be seen on far right side of photograp.ss nairana, transport - shipping

Colonel Shannon DSO, VD., became the 1st President of the Wangaratta RSL in 1928 when it was organised under Anzac House and the present constitution. He was born at Bowman's Forest in 1874 and died in Wangaratta in 1960. He served in the Victorian Mounted Rifles at the turn of the century, rose to the rank of Captain and commanded the Wangaratta Detachment and Company - this later became the 8th Light Horse Regiment. In 1915 he embarked as Major in the 8th Light Horse and served in Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine and Syria when he commanded the 8th Squadron. Later he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the Regiment. During the Amman raids, he was awarded the D.S.O at El Salt. This award was presented to him by the Duke of Clarence. In post war period he commanded the 8th Australian Light Horse and later as Colonel of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade During the second world war Colonel Shannon came out from retirement to organise the V.D.C in North East Victoria.The DSO medal is awarded for distinguished service during active operations against an enemy.Small rectangular black leather look covered timber box. Inside lid is lined in satin cloth and purple coloured velvet lines the base. Box contains a crimson ribbon with dark blue edges with a suspension bar and pin at the top and a lower suspension bar attached by a loop to a cross shaped medal made from white enamel. In the centre is the imperial crown in gold upon a red enamelled background surrounded by a laurel wreath. The reverse side depicts the royal cypherStamped on lid of presentation box - DSO Inside lid - Garrard & Co Ltd Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the King by special appointment Engraved on reverse of lower clasp - 8 LH Palestine wangaratta rsl, colonel shannon, dso, ww2, 8th light horse, ww1

The bust of Major William Tackaberry was in the possession of the late Mr. Eric Streitbert, a nephew of major Tackaberry. Mr. Streitberg lived with his Aunt, Mrs. Linda Tackaberry and Uncle, William (Bill) Tuckaberry prior to and after WW2. Mr. Streitberg, who died in 1998 at the age of 86, was a member of the 2nd AIF during WW2. He spent 3 1/2 years as a POW on the Thai-Burma railway. Mr. Streitberg gave the bust to his relative, Mr. Stephen Anderson, the Grandson of his cousin the Late Pery Nott, also a nephew of William Tackaberry. It would be appreciated if this information could be kept with the bust of Major Tackaberry and the family association noted. The Australian Service Records of Major Tackaberry during WW1 are also attached. Stephen Anderson donated this to the Tatura Historical Society and PERMISSION FOR THE REMOVAL OF IT FROM THIS SITE WOULD NEED TO BE DISCUSSED with him and his permission granted. LETTER DATED 1st MAY 2001Large plaster cast of head and shoulders of Major William Tackaberry, wearing his Lieutenant Colonel Rank Insignia awarded after his service at Camp 1. The plaster cast bust is mounted on a wooden basebust, tackaberry, major w, 17th army garrison, see restrictions, camp 1, tatura, ww2 camp 1, handcrafts, sculpture

This is Issue 10 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Geoffrey Paterson, April 2017 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Topics ; AGM July 30th 2017 ; GECC Joyce Park Landscape Concepts feedback forums close April 30th ; AIF memorabilia WW1 and WW2 Groundsheet / raincape; Volunteer Ellie - ACU History student - assisting Fran Bader with Rietman preparations and Social Media innovations; GECC Community Information; GECC Groove and Graze April 1st 2017 , BCM open for Visitors including lorikeets; Original Newsletter Digitisation proceeding; Rietman Exhibition preparations proceeding; Victorian ANZACS - Eric Ray Smith, Patterson Rd Bentleigh; AIF headgear; WW1 Monuments and Memorials; WW1 Peace Monuments and Memorials; Lone Digger Memorials ( August Rietman); AANS - Nurses- Sister Elsie Grace Dobson, Moorabbin,; Kingston Ceramic Artist - Wendy Reiss Sculptures 1974; Heritage Queries - 'Clee House' McKinnon; Orange Street East Bentleigh; Elster Creek Tributary; Origins of Local Street Names; Diary; membership details. This is Issue 10 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS April 2017A4 x 4 paper folded to A5 x 8pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / APRIL 2017 Issue 10moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, patterson geoffrey, smith eric ray; dobson elsie grace, reiss wendy, rietman august, elster creek, moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond , kingston, cheltenham,