this travel suitcase belonged to deceased Marian Dabrowski, ex-soldier, migrant from Poland who came to Australia as a refugee after II World War and settled down in Melbourneone of a few items of this kind which has survived to present daysA portable rectangular container for carrying clothes, colour blue, brown insidetravel suitcase, migration

Photograph of Bendigo Tram 20, possibly at the depot. Tram in the SEC prewar livery of green and cream. The tram was purchased by the SEC from in 1935 - ex Melbourne No. 187. Photographer unknown.Yields information about Bendigo tram 20.Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.In ink "No 20 1947 Bendigo" and Ken Magor stamp on both.tramways, trams, bendigo, tram 20

Fanny Isabella Nicol, Staff nurse A.A.M.S WWI. Badge collection during and post WWI in aid of returned servicemen and War effort. Refer 1795P for service history, 2317.6, 2591. 5 fundraising badges ( 3 metal, 2 paper) not individually marked. .1) Graphic of war memorial Melbourne (black & white) .2) Oval badge, floral pattern red/white, blue ribbon re Repatriation. .3) Black & white circular badge, metal (General kitchener) .4) Round, blue, metal, map outline of Australia , red print, help win the war. .5) Round metal badge, Australian Flag & soldierfundraising, numismatics- badges

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972). This object was issue to National Serviceman Private Bowd, Raymond Maxwell, who served in 3RAR in 1971.Semi circular plastic calculation protractor with olive green cord attachedProtractor Semi Circular RA / Mils, 6in, mls, Mk1, 6675.66, 011, 6100. Melb>W&Gsurvey, plastic, bowd, raymond bowd, 3rar

Draft wording of advertisements that were to run in the newspapers. It invites applications from persons over 45 to run a hostel for Legacy. Applicants must be keenly interested in welfare of young people and were preferably an ex-serviceman and his wife. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.Shows the duties and preferred attributes required to run Holmbush as a residence for children.White copy paper with black type two hole punched of an advertisement for hostel manager.Page 2 shows notes in pencil of edits and changes to the typed text which appear in the final draft.residences, holmbush, holmbush administration

Book hardcover - front cover is coloured red and black. Stylized imperial Japanese flag. Image of rail track in central foreground. Rising sun at top. Writing is in white ink. Japanese writing on left. Pages 141. Illustrated with maps and photos."Donated by BGO YMCA". "Bill 0 with my best wishes - RUSSELL SAVAGE October 1995" Thailand Hellfire Pass - Ex POW Project. books-military-history, japan

Twenty page book including card covers titled "Australia's First Electric Tram" written by John Kinmont Moir and published by Traction Publications, Historical Series No. 151 in 1961. The story of the Doncaster and Box Hill Electric Road (tramway). Note on page 6, advises that this book was the 4th edition. Price at the time 2/3d. Has a sketch on the front cover of the opening ceremony at Box Hill, poster advertising the tramway, a map, foreword written by J.K. Moir about Mr. H. J. Hilton who operated the tramway, the birth of the tramway, the company that was formed to operate it, , a sample ticket, opening, operation, timetable, reminiscences of H. J. Hilton. Includes notes on the subsequent work of Mr. Hilton, the AETA, Traction publications and a short biography on the back cover of the author, J. K. Moir. Includes a number of photographs. 2458.2 - ditto - Red card cover (see images i2 and i3) - Second edition - 1950. 2458.3 - ditto - cover same as 4th Edition, - Third Edition 1957 - see image .4 2458.4 - Thirty two page book, centre stapled, including light green card covers titled "Australia's First Electric Tram" written by John Kinmont Moir and the story of the Doncaster and Box Hill Electric Road (tramway). Republished by Rotary Club of Box Hill, May 1977, see back cover for publication details. Has a photo on the front cover of the opening ceremony at Box Hill, poster advertising the tramway, a copy of a share certificate, foreword written by J.K. Moir about Mr. H. J. Hilton who operated the tramway, the birth of the tramway, the company that was formed to operate it, a sample ticket, opening, operation, timetable, reminiscences of H. J. Hilton. See images 5 and 6.On the front cover in black ink "Ex ARHS Archives" 2458.2 and 3 and .4 - has "I. J. Stanley" written in ink on page 3.trams, tramways, box hill, doncaster, tramways

Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photograph of looking west along High St Eaglehawk, Dec 1896, shows steam tram track, buildings and vehicles. A steam tram and trailer is parked at the terminus. Copied by Keith Kings from The Bendigonian 24/12/1896. See Reg Item 5735 for a similar photograph.On rear in ink " S-A962, Bendigo, Steam Motor and 4 wheel (?) trailer at Eaglehawk terminus. Copied ex "The Bendigonian 24/12/1896."trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, eaglehawk

Yields information about the appearance of SEC tram No. 24 in late 1940's - the best photograph so far of this tram.Black and white photograph of the Ballarat 24 - 3/4 front on view, late 1948? Appears to have been photographed at Victoria St terminus. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St. Note the pan in the overhead to assist the trolley pole positioning at night. Negative of photograph held. Printed on Agfa Bravira paper. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated added as i4.In pencil, "Ballarat late 1940's (late 1940's crossed out) and 1948? written in and in bottom left hand corner "ex M?"trams, tramways, victoria st, overhead, tram 24

Yields information about the appearance of SEC trams early 1960's in the Gardens and the streetscape.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 21 in the Gardens section of Wendouree Parade, June 1961. Tram has the destination of Victoria St., a roof advert for A. H Collins timber of Sebastopol, front dash panels adverts for The Age newspaper and Mutual Homes. Photo by Lloyd Rogers.In ink "Car 21 - Gardens Ballarat June 1961 (Car 21 ex Adelaide) and "7/4/61" In Pencil "Ballarat June 1961"trams, tramways, wendouree parade, gardens, tram 21

Yields information about the appearance of Albert St Sebastopol and the Grey St loop in 1960.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No 32? northbound and No. 27 southbound at the Grey St Loop, Albert St, Sebastopol in 1960. Has one motor car in photo and a lady and gent with a pram on the left hand side of the photograph. Photo by Alwyn Marshall. Possibly printed by Wal Jack as it has his handwriting on the rear. See image i2 for rear of photograph.On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat No. 32(?) ex Sebastopol, No. 27 to Sebastopol, Grey St loop, Albert St Sebastopol1960 A. Marshal Photo."trams, tramways, sebastopol, albert st, grey st, tram 32, tram 27

Composite photograph from a journal showing six flood scenes in the South Melbourne and Port Melbourne area - undated. Photo No. 6 has been identified as Crockford St Port Melbourne. The image with the bridge is possibly Montague St. The photo on the left with a horse drawn cart, has the factory of Jones and Dunn Furniture Manufacturers.Yields information about a flood in the Port Melbourne area.Composite photograph of flood scenes in Melbourne - undated.Melbourne – Floods in the suburbs, No. 6 Crockford St Port Melbourne. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection.cable trams, melbourne, floods, crockford st, port melbourne, bridges, south melbourne

Wooden box with hinged lid. Box contains 2 silver chalices, 1 plate and 4 brown ceramic chalices.Inside lid: "Presented to Methodist Conference 1911 by the Trustees of the ex U.M.F.C. George St, Fitzroy in loving rememberance of the pioneer church of the Denomination of Australia"methodist conference 1911, united methodist free churches

The celebrations were held on 20/10/1998. the items are photocopies of original documents. They include a double side copy of the invitation to ex students, a colour photograph of the attendees and the advertising logo for the event.Greensborough Primary school has been attended by many member of Greensborough Historical Society and was one of the earliest schools in the area.3 photocopied pages greensborough primary school, greensborough state school

Persons named L to R: Rev. Helen Jackson (Supervisor), Glenys Garland (Secretary), Rev. John Billington (ex Moderator), Rev. Phyllis Gorfine (Minister), Bill Adams (Chairperson)Colour photograph of a group of people gathered outside Wesley Grange Sandringhamwesley grange, sandringham, rev helen jackson, rev john billington, rev phyllis gorfine, glenys garland

Shows Ballarat Tramway Museum tram No. 13 at the Cartlon St terminus 2-3-2022. Photo by Peter Bruce. Has the Australian Ex-Prisioners of War Memorial sign alongside. Yields information about the appearance of the tram itself and of the location in 2022.Digital image of Museum tram 13 at Carlton St 2-3-2022btm, tram 13, carlton st, trams, tramways

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.fictionWorld War One Sketchesworld war one

1. Service Ribbons issued to all servicemen on active service to indicate area of service. 2. White box containing Ribbons and instructions. Refer 5687 for details. "R. H. Taylor" NX94268.Australian Service medal ribbons made of cloth and mounted on a bar. Two Ribbons to indicate areas of Service. Metallic back with small clips to attach to uniform. Cardboard postage box with a small white sheet of white paper defining contents. Also separate sheet of information on conditions of award and guidance to wearing.Box is addressed to "R.H. Taylor", Keane Street, East Albury, NSW.ribbons, ww2, uniform

Wallace and Isabel Luxford (3rd and 4th from right) heading to Australia on the ship Port Napier 23rd December 1919. The ship carried returning servicemen and their wives. It berthed in Melbourne in February 1920. Digital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family

This shirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt, long sleeves and separate collar. Front fastening with five bakelite buttons. Cuff of each sleeve fastened with one bakelite button. Button hole on back of neck to attach collar.Makers mark on back neck "1180 1943 Made in Australia.

This Collar is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt Collar with buttonhole to attach the collar to shirt with stud. One button hole on each end of collar band for shirt stud fastenerSize "131/2" printed on neck band underside. Name of owner "W.M. RIDE" printed on top side of neck band.

This Skirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey A line skirt, bak fastening. Five press stud fasteners and two hook and eye fasteners. One fabric hook on each side for hanging.

This hat is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey felt hat with 60mm brim. Brown hat band 30mm wide with narrow stripes top and bottom. Narrow stripes red and grey at top of band, grey and red at bottom of band.Inner hat band marked with "N231, 6 7/8, 1942"

Beginning in 2002 DViets conducted an annual lawn bowls 'çompetition' between National Servicemen and Regular soldiers; competition was lightly competitive and generally, the results were spread evenly between the two sides. Historical record of a social activity for members with a friendly rivalry between "Regs' and Nashos'.Perpetual Trophy for Nashos vs Regs for an Annual Challenge; first awarded 2002. Normally lawn bowls but in 2003, it was ten pin bowling. Rectangular in shape; dark polished timber with centre piece surrounded by a border of mini plates for winner each year.Centre piece comprises a Heading of "Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Regs Vs Nashos Challenge Shield" and a large VVAA logo; mini-plates border this text with engraving of the winners each year thereon. A border of mini-plates surround the centre piece with the names of winners each year engraved thereon. First presented 2002, Retired 2018.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, social activities

Geilhofer was Honorary Secretary of Ballarat Fire Brigade before moving to WarrnamboolMounted black & white photograph of Richard Geilhofer (ex Brigade Honorary Secretary) presented to the brigade in March 1908. Photograph shows Geilhofer in his Captains uniform with brass helmet and a whistle in his right pocket. Photo is of Geilhofer during his time as captain of Warrnambool fire brigade.To the Ballarat Fire Brigade / In Kindly rememberance from / Richard Geilhofer Warrnambool / March 1908