The Slingsby T31 is a two seat training glider that came available in 1951. It is, in effect, a two seat version of the single seat Kirby Tutor. The T31 was marketed by Slingsby Sailplanes both as complete aircraft and kits of parts for assembly. The Australian Gliding Museum’s example (currently registered as VH-GDB) is one of five of this type to grace Australian skies. Three including GDB were assembled in Australia from kits supplied by Slingsby’s in England, the other two were delivered as completed airframes. To date only four remain of which two are airworthy. This aircraft began flying in at Caversham in Western Australia (the then home of the Gliding Club of Western Australia) in July 1956. It was badly damaged in a crash in June 1958. The wreckage was sent to Schneiders in Adelaide for repair. However, the Club decided against having the repairs done, opting instead to buy a new ES52 Kookaburra. After a couple of years, the wreck was purchased by a member of the Waikerie Gliding Club whereupon the glider was rebuilt with some modifications, including a more rounded and better streamlined fuselage nose. It returned to the air in October 1961 at Clare in South Australia. The ownership of VH-GDB passed through a number of clubs, including at Dubbo in New South Wales, Wimmera in Victoria and Pioneer Valley at Mackay in Queensland. Eventually, it came into the hands of Bill Riley of Tocumwal in New South Wales who held it in storage for many years. Riley donated the aircraft to the Museum. It has been restored to airworthiness and is flown at vintage glider rallies and on Museum open days. This exhibit is an excellent example of a Slingsby T31 Tandem Tutor, a type of glider that was used by a number of clubs in the 1950s and 1960s for dual training of pilots to the solo capability.The Slingsby T31b Tandem Tutor is an open cockpit, tandem, two-seater glider with high, pylon mounted two piece wing supported by double, wire braced, steel tube struts. The glider is fitted with a main wheel, rubber-block sprung, wooden nose skid and steel leaf sprung, brass shod tailskid. The basic controls of aileron, rudder and elevator are not supplemented with pitch trim. Wing lift spoilers and both aerotow and winch releases are fitted. The instrument panels in both cockpits are fitted with an airspeed indicator, cosim variometer and altimeter. This red and silver painted wood and fabric covered aircraft is in excellent condition having been restored to full airworthy status by the Australian Gliding Museum. SLINGSBY – T31b (nose – both sides) DB Australian Gliding Museum (rudder – both sides) It has been given Serial Number GFA/HB/12 and is registered as VH-GDBaustralian gliding, glider, sailplane, slingsby, tandem tutor, t31, gliding club of western australia, waikerie gliding club, wimmera soaring club, pioneer valley soaring club

Nickel plated cylindrical container with screw top containing small glass bottle with screw top & label reading Iodine Pen apply immediately to all cuts and abrasions promotes healing prevents infection contains 2.5 per cent Iodine (Poison)Registered Trade Mark Canada imported by Jospeph Nathan & Co Austalia Pty Ltd Melbourne and Sydneymedicine, first aid, iodine

Found at Camp 13 site post war by wartime camp guardGlass cylindrical bottle. Summit Ague mixture, registered no. 3159.Summit Ague Mixture India. IFD Co. Made in Germanymedicine, medicine bottle, camp 13 glass bottles, mr darley

In July 1909, a modest 12-page booklet was put together by members of the fledgling Old Ruytonians Association (ORA) and distributed to the Ruyton Girls' School community. It was one of their first projects, and their aim was to nurture continuing interest in the School among former and current students. They named it "The Ruytonian." At first, The Ruytonian was produced twice yearly, and always bore a plain cover with a simple name banner. Initially, it was the work of volunteer editors from the ORA, but in 1913 they handed the publication over to the first student editors, Esther Gibson and Lucy Tickell. Since that time, the style and content of The Ruytonian has continuously evolved. The biggest shifts occurred in 1942 when it transitioned to a yearly publication, and in 1969 when it moved to a larger A4 format with a cover image specifically selected for that year.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to the fourth oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Due to the age of the record dating back to 1967, we can infer it is one of the few remaining complete, intact and original examples of The Ruytonian from this period. Therefore, it can be considered an outstanding representation of its type, and is a reference example for research in early Victorian school history. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Colour publication and printed on papyrus coloured paper. 58 pages.Front Cover: RUYTON GIRLS' SCHOOL / THE RUYTONIAN / 1967 / Registered at the G.P.O. Melbourne, for transmission by post as a periodical /ruyton girls' school, the ruytonian, kew, old ruytonians association, yearbook, school, publication, girls school, junior school, senior school, journal, students, teacher

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by the Australian Women's Weekly and contains knitting patterns. A date of c.1946 is given for this book as although it contains no military references, the first knitting pattern in the book is called 'The Rose of England' and is dedicated to 'the women who have watched and waited'.The Australian / WOMEN'S WEEKLY / Knitting Book / FOR / ADULTS and CHILDREN / Registered in Australia / for transmission by post / as a book. / 1'6knitting handicrafts - history world war ii, australian women's weekly, knitting, handicrafts - history, world war ii

Guide to knitting and crochet produced by Patons and Baldwins, c.1950s.Patons / WOOLCRAFT / REGISTERED / 12TH EDITION / 2'- / P&B / WOOLS / A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO KNITTING AND CROCHETknitting crochet, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, crochet

August 2000 until September 2002Manufactured by GMH AustraliaTungsten Pearl 4 door Commodore Equip sedan.Registered number RFL 681 Commodore Equip on rear Front left and right panels Ecotek V6vehicle, commodore, gmh, car, holden

Three driver licences issued to Mr Walter W Watson of 12 Austin Avenue, Elwood. Each was valid for 12 months and they covered the period 7 July 1952 to 7 July 1955.Three forms on white paper (discoloured with age), printed on the front in black and red and on the back in black or blue and red. Cash register stamp certifying payment of licence fee. Typewritten name and address of the driver. Signed by the driver.driver licence

Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft and head, leather grip.Inscription on head: "Don Walker. Stainless. Hand forged. Designed by PGA Australia. Registered number 14052"heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, golf professionals, don walker, irons (golf)

Sebastion Erard created several special concert grands for pianists and exhibitions such as for Paris 1878 and several pianos for Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions 1880-2. Madame Alice Charbonnet played the Erards at the Melbourne Exhibition and taught Nellie Melba the piano.Photographs of the 'workings' of the Erard grand piano. It is a full 90 key concert grand, with parallel strings and iron frame in one piece. The registered number plate for this piano is 87650.piano, grand piano, erard, erard grand piano

Mackay collection - Glass paper weight with picture of a steam train with attached carriages and people watching. Titled Richmond Aug 24 1862 for register ? Bell with cloth backing.ornaments, glass, paper weight

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 GARDINER nee HEGARTY on her wedding day signing the wedding register at Holy Trinity Church while Bob GARDINER and the minister look on.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty

Document McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet, 3 page plus Gazette cutting; South Deborah Gold Mine NL; Increase of capital register; treasury consent and Gazette announcementorganization, mining, south deborah gold mines nl

Research notes - 3 A4 sheets, comprising emails and photos of extract of the ESCo Employees Register of a Inspector H. Collett. Information requested by G. Collett 9/2001.trams, tramways, h. collett, esco, inspectors

9 Sept. 1927 issue of the 'The Des Moines register', featuring a page 7 article about the progress of the 1927 Davis Cup Challenge Round. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

Issued to Service Personnel whilst on leave to enable them to obtain rationsPaper card rectangular orange with black printing with name issued to and registered number on bottom of card and squares indicating what food may be redeemed to one side of the card.Westerman T.A. SIGMN VX15450. Signals AIF (UK), Serial No. ZK 050614rations, food

In the early 1980s the firm of Watson, James & Rogers merged with the partnership of Every & Every and became the iconic “Rogers & Every” as known today. The firm is still located on Bull Street. https://rogersevery.com.au/about/* Agreement between Bolton Bros. and Alfred Fuller (Evening Mail Co.) Dated 1 June 1905. * Firms Act registration document registering Bolton Bros. * Register General' Office note confirming registration of Bolton Bros. 1904. * Sub-lease between W M Bolton and others to Gordon & Gotch concerning lease of Allotment 12, Section 51c, Parish of Bendigo, County of Bendigo. Dated January 1904.Signatureswatson james & rogers, bendigo, legal documents, bolton bros., evening mail co.

" Lae War Cemetery part 1 (abb - Kus) soft cover Khaki green a register of the names of those who fell 1939-45 and are buried in Cemetries in New Guineabooks, military, catalogues

Eaglehawk & District Pioneer Register Volume 5 R&S 1544 pages of information relating to Eaglehawk & district pioneers with black and white photographs and maps. Missing. Whereabouts unknown.Annette O'Donohue & Bev Hansonbook, bendigo, bendigo history & its people

Document. Acknowledgement of Nomination of the Chinese Funeral Tower, Bendigo Cemetery to the register of the National Estate Database. Two pages, Nominated by the Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries. Dated 3 June 1996.document, memo, report

Issued to Dorothy C McGuiness.Paper card rectangular white with red printing with name issued to and registered number on left top quarter of card and numbered squares from 1 to 56 in the other areas of the card.Issued by Commonwealthof Australia 1948 Clothing Ration Card Number B178308 Issued to -Dorothy C Mc Guiness (?) 10 Fulton St (?) SE3. Also wrtten-: V If this card is found it must be returned at once to the Deputy Director of Rationing, Melbourne.

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 13 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo Bill Scott April 1991. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 13

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 14 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo Bill Scott Feb. 1981. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 14

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 38 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo by William F. Scott - 11.3.1996. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 38

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 661 on the access track. Photo by William F Scott, 12/1987. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, depot, access track, w3 class, tram 661