John Nesbeit Preston was born on 5 October 1897 in Gisbourne, New Zealand. He served in the RAN from 1919 to 1942. He served on the Stuart (Vendetta) from 1941 - 1943.This diary is a significant primary source detailing the daily life of J.N. Preston's service for the RAN on the HMAS Vendetta and other vessels during World War II. It represents a detailed account of his travels and experience of war.A small diary with a navy cover. Hand written entries begin 9th January 1941. Describes J. N. Preston's daily life, routine and experiences during his service from 1941 during World War II. "Diary" stamped on front cover. Made in Australia. "L.A. Reynolds/ For Music/ Records/ Instruments/ Allan's Pianos/ Murray St, Colac. CAR 14150j. n. preston, hmas vendetta, world war ii, geelong naval and maritime museum

Written on backing sheet: Home Capt. Miles (back St. Paul's).

Written on backing sheet, "Winnington Private School, Ringwood St. 1952?".

Written on backing sheet and typed below, "Swans on Ringwood Lake, 1950".

Written on backing sheet, "Additions to North Ringwood State School, 1973".

Written on backing sheet, "Ringwood State School pupils then in Whitehorse Rd."

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet, "SEC on site of Ringwood Market. 1973."

Black and white photograph Written on backing sheet, "March 1959. Formerly Bentley's Timber Yard."

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 smaller)Written on rear of backing sheet, "Excavations for Ringwood Lake overflow- 1963."

Shops, houses and hotel(s) were originally regarded as being in central Ringwood and later as Ringwood East after the commercial and residential developments gradually centered further west around the Railway Station precinct after train services commencedFive photographs; Ringwood Railway Crossing; Ringwood Shopping Strip; Pruning Demonstration; Shops, houses and hotel(s) in Mount Dandenong Road; Ploughing.Written on backing sheet, "Photos from Weekly Times. Check with H.A."

Copy of an early map of parishes of Ringwood and Warrandyte, Counties if Evelyn and MorningtonWritten on backing sheet, "c1868. Vol. 5, Fol.13/1224".

Written on backing sheet, "Pres/Meth. Church. Rwd. East. 30.9.73.

Written on backing sheet, "Gospel Hall, Armstrong Rd. Heathmont 1973".

Written on backing sheet, "Jack, Harrold and Mervin Chivers (Armstrong Road)"

Written on backing sheet, "Ringwood Church of England opening day. 21.11.1970"

Written on backing sheet, "From Civic Centre roof - September 1973".

Written on backing sheet, "Site of William's Orchard, Mullum Rd. 1964".

Written on backing sheet, "John Vergers orchard in Mullum Rd. 1967.

Written on backing sheet, "Godbehear's orchard - Warrandyte Rd. Prior to subdivision".

Black and white photographWritten on backing sheet, "May 1969 West End Shopping Centre"

Written on backing sheet, "1873 Miners Cottage, 1975. West wall."

Written on backing sheet, 'Mayor Morris speaking at book launching, 22.10.74'.

Large scale map of Vietnam showing marked bounaries of provinces. Scale 1:250,000Series L500 Sheet NE 49-13 Edition 3-AMSmap, aattv

Hardcover, No Dust JacketTwo flower clippings pressed inside between sheets of baking paperwalsh st library

Reverend Ron Upson was elected unopposed as Moderator of the Tasmanian Synod. Reverend Upson was in 1985 at Launceston South. He was ordained in Western Australia in 1970 and served in three parishes before working in Samoa first at Piula Theological College then as connexional secretary for the Methodist Church in Samoa.Reverend Ron Upson and Reverend J. Pethie seated at a table in front of a church pulpitRev. R. Upson Rev. J. Pethie sheet 1 no 2upson, ron, rev., pethie, j. rev., moderator, synod of tasmania, uniting church minister

Set of four letters between the Manager TB and Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo tramways between the period of 27 Dec. 1929 and 30 July 1930 regarding the "Australasian Tramway Conference. See image files for details of the letterhead of the various company offices. 1972.1 - Letter from the Engineer and Manager of the Melbourne Electric Supply Company Limited, Melbourne office advising Mr. A. D. Murdoch, Manager of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board that he had forwarded the questionnaire to their Geelong Engineer for completion. Dated 30/12/1929. Stamped as being received by the TB as 31/12/1929. See image 1972i1 for image of letter. 1972.2 - Letter from the Chief Accountant of ESCo Ballarat, to the Manager TB acknowledging receipt of the letter dated 24/12/1929 regarding the questionnaire and saying Mr. Pringle is on holidays and will be attended to on his return. Dated 27/12/1929 and stamped as being received by the TB as 28/12/1929. See image 1972i2 for image of letter. 1972.3 - Carbon copy of a letter on pink paper from Manager TB to Mr. G.F. Cole, Resident Engineer and Local Manager of ESCo ( Ballarat) regarding the questionnaire - too late to be included. Dated 9/7/1930. 1972.4 - Letter from Mr. G.F. Cole, Resident Engineer and Local Manager of ESCo Bendigo office - forwarding the questionnaire to the TB and apologising for the late arrival. On letterhead of the ESCo Bendigo office - see image 1972i1 for image of letter. Dated 5 July 1930, and received by TB on 7/7/1930. Questionnaire (attached to 1972.4) details sections and fares, section lengths, holiday fares, workmen's fares, scholars' fares (no concessions) details of concession fares, postmen fares, health nurses, employees, periodical tickets, prepaid tickets. On top of the sheets written in pencil is the file number "22/1/15"tram, trams, australasian tramway conference, fares, sections, letterhead, mmtb, mesco, esco

Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Eastland frontage to Maroondah Hwy. 1973".

.1 - Ninety page report, stapled into a plastic covered binder, titled "The report of Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee - Securing a future for Melbourne's tram system", May 1992 looking at the future of Melbourne's tram and bus fleet, proposals for maintenance of W class trams, fare collection, tram routes, a new South Melbourne depot, employee issues, and cost studies. Report addressed to the Minister for Transport, Hon Peter Spyker. Committee chaired by Peter Parkinson. .2 - Appendices to the above document - approx. 160 pages in a plastic covered binder with an Arnos binder as well to hold document together. See also Reg Item 2652 for a short item about the route proposals and also 1535.Has a number of pencil notations at the top of some sheets throughout the report.trams, tramways, w class, reports, melbourne, ptc, tram depot, operations

This is a set of nine photographs of farewells to WO1 Allan Adsett and WO1 Peter Presser in the Officer’s Mess at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo in 1989. RSM WO1 Neville Stone presented WO1 Adsett, WO1 Presser certificates commemorating their military service and contribution to the Royal Australian Survey Corps. SGT’s Mess plaques and flowers were also presented to WO1 Adsett, WO1 Presser and their wives. WO1 Adsett served in the Australian Army from 1967 to 1990 and WO1 Presser served in the Australian Army from 1970 to 1990.This is a set of nine photographs of farewells to WO1 Allan Adsett and WO1 Peter Presser at the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo in 1989. The photographs are on 35mm negative film. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographic negatives were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, black and white, 1989. L to R: RSM WO1 Neville Stone, WO1 Peter Presser. .2) - Photo, black and white, 1989. L to R: WO1 Colin Cuskelly, Mrs Leslie Presser, WO1 Peter Presser, RSM WO1 Neville Stone. .3) - Photo, black and white, 1989. L to R: Mrs Lesley Presser, WO1 Peter Presser, RSM WO1 Neville Stone. .4) - Photo, black and white, 1989. L to R: WO1 Colin Cuskelly, Mrs Leslie Presser, WO1 Peter Presser. .5) - Photo, black and white, 1989. L to R: WO1 Peter Presser, Mrs Leslie Presser. .6) - Photo, black and white, 1989. L to R: RSM WO1 Neville Stone, WO1 Allan Adsett .7) - Photo, black and white, 1989. L to R: Maz Cuskelly, WO1 Colin Cuskelly, RSM WO1 Neville Stone, WO1 Allan Adsett and Mrs Judyne Adsett, unidentified (x3). .8) - Photo, black and white, 1989. L to R: RSM WO1 Neville Stone, WO1 Allan Adsett and Mrs Judyne Adsett, unidentified (x3). .9) - Photo, black and white, 1989. L to R: WO1 Allan Adsett and Mrs Judyne Adsett. .1P to .9P – Personnel are identified on the film negative sleeve cover sheet.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho sqn

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on rear of backing sheet: "Florence Withers, ex Pett folder."