This collection of 20 photos was most likely taken in c1978. The AUTOMAP 1 computer assisted cartography and mapping system was introduced in 1975. The components of AUTOMAP 1 were the Input Sub-System of four Wild B8s stereoplotters and three Gradicon digitising tables, the Optical Line Following Sub-System – Gerber OLF, the Verification Sub-System – Gerber 1442 drum plotter, the General Purpose Sub-system – HP21MX computer and the Output Sub-System – Gerber 1232 flatbed plotter). The first map was published in 1978 (Strickland 3665-3, 1:50,000). AUTOMAP 1 was the first computer assisted cartography and mapping system utilised by the Survey Corps and was the first system used by Australian mapping organisations. The history of the AUTOMAP 1 system is covered in more detail with additional historic photographs, in pages 116-118 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. See items 6122.20P, 6410.24P, 6183.19P, 6200.5P, and 6222.17P for additional photographs of the AUTOMAP 1 system.This is a set of 20 photographs of Air Survey Squadron military and civilian personnel operating AUTOMAP 1 equipment at the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, c1978-1980. Black and white photos .1P to .18P are on photographic paper and were scanned at 300 dpi. Photo .4P is in colour and mounted with a duplicate on manilla card. Black and white photos .19P to .20P are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 96 dpi.They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, Gerber Optical Line Follower (OLF), SSGT John Bennett. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, HP21MX computer General Purpose Sub-system. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, Gerber OLF .4) - Photo, colour, c1978-1980, unidentified digitising on Gradicon edit table. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, Gerber verification drum plotter. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, Gerber OLF, CAPT Rob Bridge. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, Programming and system administration, SGT Alan Toogood. .8) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, Unidentified digitising on Gradicon edit table. .9) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, CPL Rick Downie digitising on Gradicon edit table. .10) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, SPR Dave Irving digitising on Gradicon edit table. .11) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, Gerber OLF and CPL Rick Downie. .12) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, 1130 Computer System administration, L to R: unidentified, SSGT Les Dixon, SPR Geoff Havelberg. .13) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, AUTOMAP 1 tape administration, Maryanne De Groot. .14) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, AUTOMAP 1 tape drive. .15) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, HP21MX computer General Purpose Sub-system. .16) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, digitising topographic features with a Wild B8 stereo plotter, L to R: unidentified, CPL John Smith. .17) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, digitising topographic features with a Wild B8 stereo plotter, CPL John Smith. .18) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, digitising topographic features with a Wild B8 stereo plotter, CPL Adrian Rynberk. .19) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, Programming and system administration, SGT Alan Toogood. .20) - Photo, black & white, c1978-1980, Gerber OLF, CPL Chris Edwards. .1P to .20P - No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, automap 1

The purpose and contents of the case are unknown. However, the word "Kwairobai" has been used in a group of words listed as solid fuels - coal, coke, fire wood, charcoal and spunk and ‘Kwairobai’ - in a 1939 book 'Consular Reports Issue 31' in reference to the publication of Japanese Trade-marks. This particular Trade-mark, No. 53, is a "cross in a triangle". the maker was To. Jinjudo of Osaka, Japan. This case belonged to Dr William Roy Angus and is now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus, 1901-1970, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Force. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This case is an example of objects belonging to Dr. W. R. Angus, 1901-1970, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Case, a rectangular brass case neatly covered in brown velvet fabric with a paper label attached. It has a long sliding cover with three rows of cutout stars with a red background, and a decorative brass thumb grip at one end that has three Japanese characters on it. Inside are three cylindrical rolls of white fabric with unknown contents. The label has English and Japanese text, and a logo with three Japanese characters. It was made by To. Jimjudo in Osaka Japan. This object is part of the W. R. Angus Collection.On the label and thumb grip; [unknown] Japanese characters On the label; “KWAIROBAI / KIMIGASODE / MANUFACTURED BY TO. JINJUDO / OSAKA JAPAN”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, dr ryan, w.r. angus collection, metal case, velvet covered case, kwairobai, kimigasode, to. jinjudo, osaka jap

Military issue as part of a soldiers kit and equipmentHair brush, wood, slightly curved top, brown colour, inset aluminium section into wood with off white bristles set in the aluminium, on top a label with instructions keeping "the brush in good order", on one side of the wood is details stamped in whitish colour.On side of brush, " D (arrow up) D SA Brush Co 1952"brushes, hair, accessory

Green US canvas and webbing bag containing a bipod for an M16 Armalite rifle plus its cleaning gear. Has metal studs and a zipper for closing and a metal belt loop on rear for attaching to soldier's webbing."Case, carrying bipod XM3 OSA1CO-4594 1005-999-2430" On case: "US"arms-firearm accessories, containers-military, m - 16

Military issue as part of a Soldiers kit..1) Shaving mirror, rectangular shape, polished metal with a central hole at one end. .2) Shaving mirror wallet, plastic, green colour, folding with one metal press stud and hole central one end.shaving, mirrors, accessory military

Traverse and Elevation Mechanism T&E for the U.S. Browning M1919A4 .30 cal M2 TripodB166489-4, conjoined AD, CSW, A139987, B.195549 2.A, and has graduated markings on two knurled training and elevation nuts.military

Items in the collection re Colonel J. W. Swatton refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details. 1. Book - cloth cover, red, paper, black print - 423 pages. 2. Pamphlet - paper, cream with black print - 11 pages. 3. Book - cardboard cover, cream with black print - 209 pages.1. Inside book - “Field Service Regulations Vol 1 1930 Organisation and Administration, Serial No.10 Nov 1938” 2. “Staff Duties in the Field 1949, Appendix F, Vehicle Unit Signs” 3. “Standing Orders for the Equipment of the Australian Military Forces and Australian Cadet Corps 1955”passchendaele barracks trust, colonel j w swatton, manuals

The item was collected by Dr Geoffrey Kaye from a Vichy French military hospital during World war II.The inhaler comprises a black rubber face mask that connects to a metal circular chamber from which two white rubber valves are used to administer the anaesthetic agent. The ethyl chloride vials are labelled 'Kelene', a brand name. A waxed paper rebreather bag is attached to this metal chamer. mask, gas, anaesthesia, rebreather bag, world war ii, dr geoffrey kaye, ethyl chloride, kelene, french, vichy

One tablet sterilised the water, the other took away the chlorine type taste.Item belonged to Billy Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer 1601. .1) & .2) Metal tin with black metal lid, contains 2 glass tubes with cork stoppers. .3) Glass tube containing 50 blue tables. .4) Glass tube containing 50 white tables. .2) Lid: Sterilising Outfit for use with water bottles (Keep Dry). Instructions for use on underside of lid. .3) x 50 Thio tables. .4) x 50 Sterilising tables.containers - military, medicine - pharmacy, water sterilization

One lot of tablets were to purify the water, the other was to take away the swimming pool taste..1) & .2) Metal tin with black metal lid, contains 2 glass tubes with cork stoppers. .3) Glass tube containing 50 blue tables. .4) Glass tube containing 50 white tables. .2) Lid: Sterilising Outfit for use with water bottles (Keep Dry). Instructions for use on underside of lid. .3) x 50 Thio tablets. .4) x 50 Sterilising tablets.containers - military, medicine - pharmacy, military history - equipment, passchendaele barracks trust

Bottle is designed to fit inside item Reg No 3007 then both into item Reg No 3008. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Water bottle, green plastic, kidney shaped with screw top plastic lid.V 1968 [up arrow] 8465-71-108-8705 Written: Peter BALLmilitary, water bottle, basic equipment

Water bottle, kidney shape, plastic, green colour with attached screw on lid, on on side and base raised lettering and numbering.On one side,”For Water only, do not apply to open flame or burner plate. Under neath, “ BMW 1989 (arrow up) 8465 - 66 - 086 - 8349”containers, water, military,

The white tablet kills germs/bacteria and leaves that swimming pool taste, The blue tablet takes that away.Water sterilisation kit consisting of. .1) Tin base and lid, lid is black with white description, inside lid in black instructions for use. .2) Bottle, cylindrical shape, white plastic lid, contents consist of blue tablets, label with black print around. .3) Bottle, cylindrical shape, white plastic lid, contents consist of white tablets, label with black print around..2) On label, “THIO Tablets”. .3) On label, “ Sterilizing tablets, crush tablet before using, water bottle must be emptied before refilling”sterilizing, tablets kit, military

Military issue as part of a soldiers kit and webbing.Compass pouch, rectangular shape, green colour with folding flap cover, rear has webbing section sewn on on with slide attachment to fit a belt, hand written on front, stamped details inside flap.On front in black Texta, “ Withers 2263729”. On inside flap in black, “ 8645 - 50 - 577 - 4927 - D.....S......8/70”compass, poches, military

Canvas bag, khaki colour with flap lid closed with brass press stud, rectangular box shape. Straps on rear provide attachment to a waist belt short straps with brass buckle on sides - no shoulder strap with item. Inside flap lid are 2 tubular shaped holders for pencils/pens.Handwritten in black ink on back of bag: “Hennequin / 3203681” Stamped into press stud top: “Newey's Pat. 10949/16”containers, military history - equipment, passchendaele barracks trust

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.RAAF issue mending kit. Rectangular, khaki, cotton drill material which can be rolled & secured with 2 white cotton ties. Inside the roll is a long white pouch divided into 3 sections. At the opposite end to the ties is a khaki pouch with a piece of grey flannel attached. Contents include 2 needles, 1 thimble, 3 silver metal buttons, 2 brown bakelite buttons, 2 hanks of navy wool, 1 hank of khaki wool, 1 hank of black, cream & green thread.Handwritten in black ink on outside near ties: 410533 RAAF.sewing, kit, military, accessory

Information supplied stated these were used in Kittyhawks of No 80 Sqd RAAF during WW2.U.S Camera Gun Type N - 6 in black metal casing with knobs and lens, Fairchild Aviation Corp New York. Property of U.S Army Air Forces.military history, airforce, equipment, photography, cameras

Edna Phyliss BIRKIN No VF396668 enlisted in the Australian Women’s Army Service on 26.1.43 age 20 years. At discharge on 1.3.44 she held the rank of Pte. This item was held in the tin 182.2 with the card set 184.54.Khaki cloth bag with instructions for use of dressing, printed in black on surface.In ink - "E.P. Birkin"medicine - first aid, military history, field dressing

Gauze pad within bandage. Safety pin wrapped in paper."First field dressing" (with instructions). medicine-first aid, military history-army, first field

Item issued to Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF, refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details.First Field Dressing in a fine Kahki coloured water proof package. The item is still in its original plastic cover over the dressing.“First Field Dressing - To open - Contents - Directions, Do not handle gauze or dressing”wounds, dressings, military.

Shell dressing, rectangular shape, rounded edges, khaki colour, all text in black print, consists of outer cover, inner water proof cover, gauze bandage and safety pin, text is about how to apply the bandage to wounds.shell dressing, accessory, wounds, military

The mug used for washing, shaving, cooking, making a brew. Refer Reg No's 3006 & 3007. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Stainless steel, kidney shaped mug with fold out handle.STOKES MELB 8465-50-242-7843 1969 [up arrow] Written: Peter BALLmilitary, cooking/personal hygiene

Possibly military and part of a larger set of mess containers.Round metal mug shape with tapered sides & rolled edge top with wire handles. Riveted to one side. Handles fold out flat against side of vessel. "WILLOW" stamped vertical on riveted metal handles attachment strip. pannikin, accessory, mug

This model was a Vietnam era issueTorch, green colour, plastic and metal, 90 degree angle shape, has metal clip for belt/other attachment, sliding on/off switch, battery end screws off same as globe end for replacement.Raised embossed on torch, " FULTON made in U.S.A, MX - 99IU"torches, military, accessories

Item issued to Malcolm Stuart Angus No 3112710, served Vietnam with 6 RAR 8.5.1969 - 17.11.1969.Metal (rusting) fold up stove with Hexamine cooking fuel tablets.domestic items - stoves, military -cooking equipment, hexamine

Container with a screw lid with a compass on to top of the lid. Brown in colour.“US” s imbossed into the container.accessories, military history, instruments, compass

Refers to the service of William David Patterson No. 3795952. N.S. Vietnam War. 1 A.R.U. 2-4-70 - 20-5-70. 8 R.A.R. 21-5-70 - 12- 11-70. 6 PL B Coy then HQ B Coy.Military Issue kit bag. Two carry handles made from cotton webbing. Long metal zip. Printed on one side are two large brown rectangles. 1. Top rectangle painted in orange paint is 3795952. Pte W. D. Patterson. 2. The bottom triangle is painted brown as well. On that is painted numbers 1473 in red paint. Under that are 3 trapezoid shapes - green, red, yellow. Under these is a red Kangaroo with apparent letters A.M.F.vietnam war, 1962-1972, army kit

The item belonged to Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Gas detector card. Fabric covered square card with 4 strips of material on one side and one large one on the other. Strips are brownish coloured. card sits inside a dirty brown coloured paper material joined to the card with string.military, safety, gas

Item issued to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers.7.62 SLR Rifle tool, metal with 3 sections that swivel from a central point. Used for adjusting rifle sites & gas settings.arms - accessories, military history, slr

John Day, refer cat No 4880 for service details.Record of Service book A.A.B.83 brown covers 40 pages, pages cover name, Regt number, enlistment, physical appearance, photo, equipment issues, education,, leave, decorations, entries in red and blue pen.On front page, “V155751 SGT DAY JN”books, record of service, military