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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Ambulance Daily Maintenance
A black and white photograph of 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Diggers responsible for transport carry out daily maintenance on the fleet of hospital ambulances. These vehicles were in the main used to transport medivac patients to Vung Tau Airfield on medivac days.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, digger, medivac, vung tau airfield, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Fish Patties
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of one of the cooks in the kitchen at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, preparing some fish patties for deep frying. The kitchen staff had to provide a wide variety of meals for sick and wounded diggers, as well as for the unit members.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, cooks, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, kitchen, diggers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - GRAVE PHOTOGRAPH, Post WW1
John George Duncan Mcinnes Regt No 5736 - 59th Batt A.I.F Died of Bronco Pneumonia in the Field 31.12.1916. Refer 785P for his service history also 782.2.Photograph on yellow card backing of the grave of McINNES, John George Duncan.war graves, photographs, ww1 aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, BADGES, 1) Post WW11 .2) War time .3) 1940-45 .4 &.5) 2005
The items belonged Rueben John Tyrer V150812. He enlisted on 20.1.42 aged 44 year. At discharge on 5.12.45 he was a Driver in 37 Aust Field Works Coy. .1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R.J Tyrer. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. .2) Ribbon set (2) mounted on brass strip with pin for attachment. 1. Ribbon re Pacific Star. 2. Ribbon re Australian Service Medal. .3) Badge, metal "To the Women of Australia". Circular floral wreath with crown at top, centre is a map of Australia. Under is a bar suspended by a link. The bar has one star meaning one relative serving in the Armed Forces. .4) Medal, gold colour, "60th Anniversary of the end of WW11". The front has a centre Coat of Arms, rear has a depiction of a map of Australia. .5) Black cardboard box to hold .4. The lid has an Australian Coat of Arms..1) "V150812 R.J. Tyrer". .3) "Issued by C'WLTH GOVT A221536" .4) "World War 11 Service to Australia". "World WW11 60 years 1945-2005". .5) "Australian Government Dept of Veterans Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia"medals, military, history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Reports, c 1890
Report of Board appointed to enquire into the claims of Richard Davis of Cape Paterson to the reward of £1,000 offered by the Government in the year 1952 to the discoverer of "an available coal field" in the colony of Victoria.Report - Richard Davis and the first Western port coal.local history, documents, reports, coal mines, westernport coal, black and white type print., miss elms san remo, richard davis -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Willinda Park bridge to George Court, 06/11/2017
Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. This photograph shows the footbridge across the Plenty River to George Court.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river -
Cheese World Museum
Vacuum recorder, E.M.P. Engineers Ltd, c1960
Used by first Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Ltd Field Officer, Bruce McLaren, for on-farm testing in the Allansford area to check the amount of suction in milking machines.Phillips Rurakura Vacuum Recorder in a wooden box with lid, metal hinges and fastening clip, screw adjustment and name plate on outside. Inside has a clockwork-operated recorder with pen device to roll of paper.Internal: Trade mark Empel E.M.P. Engineers Ltd PO Box 5125, Hamilton, NZ Aust. Pat. 209 510. NZ Pat. 112 486. External: Empel Phillips Ruakura Type Vacuum recorder, Makers E.M.R. Engineers Ltd. PO Box 5125, Hamilton NZ -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Retirement, 1972
Bill Macauley, RSLT Random Sample Laying Tests, retired after 42 years with the Department Of Agriculture. W.J. Nicholls was on the Staff at Burnley 1946-1979 (Field Superintendent).Black and white photograph. W. McCauley, Curator Random Sample Egglaying Competition talking to W. J. Nicholls, Staff at a retirement party.On reverse, "Retirement 13/7/72 Mr. W. McCauley Curator RSLT W.J. Nicholls."retirement, 1972, curator, rslt, w.j. nicholls, random sample laying tests, department of agriculture, staff, field superintendent, w. macauley, bill macauley, poultry, egglaying competition -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Field dressing, 1/07/1943 12:00:00 AM
The field dressing was issued to the donor, Yvonne Fitzmaurice, when she joined the Queen Alexander Royal Army Nursing Corp in 1959 and was carried by her during her serviceSmall oblong gauze covered pad, which is sealed and has instructions for use printed on the front, indicated by a red arrow.medicine, first aid -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Article - Falls Creek Ski Village - top snow playground, 18 April 1958
This article focuses on Toni St. Elmo and his views on the future of skiing in Falls Creek and the development of Spion Kopje as an important ski field with the potential to rival Mt. Kosciusko.This article is significant because it documents the variety of activities available at Falls Creek during its development.A newspaper item reports on Toni St. Elmo's vision for the future of Falls Creek and the snowfields on Spion Kopje. It features a photo of Toni and Skippy St. Elmo.toni st. elmo, falls creek development, spion kopje -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1920
Horses were frequently used to assist in the manual labour of farming right up to the mid twentieth century. This image was taken while ploughing market garden fields in Moorabbin.Black and white image of two Clydesdale horses attached to harness and pulling a plough. Two men are behind the horses, one is holding the handles of the plough and the other is standing next to him with his hands on his hips.Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 70% Printed in black text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 41horses, manual labour, farming, moorabbin -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Engine, Micro-ruling engine, Wm Stone #1
From attached information on display: This engine was designed to explore the nature and magnitude of mechanical defects in ruling engines. It was used to cut simple rulings for the calibration of microscope fields of view.First micro-ruling engine made (1934), by Stone, with flat rectangular iron base and wheel mechanism. A scriber made of a gramophone needle is in place over the glass slide on a ruling table. A second holder for a diamond lies beside the instrument. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Raymond James Wallace "Ray"
"Ray" Wallace was a staunch member of the Bendigo Field Naturalists Club that had been established in 1945. He wrote the booklet, "The Naturalist in Bendigo; 1945-1985", a history of the club.A5 format in colour for the funeral service for Raymond James Wallace "Ray", 17 Sept1945 - 8 Sept 2022. Funeral held 21 Sept 2022 at William Farmer Victoria Chapel, Eaglehawkfuneral service booklet, raymond james wallace "ray" -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph- Colour, VIOSH -Occupational Health Management, Masters Intake January 1995
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its inn live approach within the field of OHS management. Federation University VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. With additional study in the field, they may attain a Masters Degree in OHM. Students in the photograph were initially in the OHM Intake 17, 1993. (This intake group is shown in photograph 19986)Colour photograph.viosh, visor australia, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, masters -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, FIELD SERVICE, British Army, c.WW2
See Cat 4799 for data. All these 3 cards are addressed to Miss s. Stuart of Serpentine, via Inglewood, Vic, Aust. They are stamped by the "Field Post Office, various dates.These are Army postcards, document NA A.F.A 2042. They have simple messages printed on the rear, of which the sender chooses to use.1. States Rtd letter dated 24/2/17. Signed J Stuart 25.4.19. 2. States he is well - received no letters lately. Signed J Stuart. 3. States he is well - he has received a letter. Signed J Stuart 10.7.17.ww1, aif, family, sister -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KIT BAG WW2, c.1939 - 1945
Item issued to Maxwell Sydney ANDERSON VX139912, 2nd AIF. Enlisted on 22.5.1943 age 21 years. Discharged 26.11.1945 with the rank of Sapper in 2/4th Aust Field Sqd.Brown canvas kit bag with cord & 12 brass eyelets. Painted one side is a stylized Rising Sun with black center & white triangle rays tips. An emu on the left & kangaroo on the right. Original number was 167211 painted over in yellow paint is VX139912. The name Anderson in light blue is painted below.Stenciled on base in black print: “V167211 ANDERSON M.S”equipment, kit bags -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BENEFITS BOOK, Dept of Labour and National Service, Re Establishment Benefits for National Servicemen, 2.11.1969
The book is put out by “The department of Labour and National Service Issued to Wayne Forbes 3176337 1 Field Sqd RAE. Refer Cat No754 for service history also 2586.Green cardboard covered book, 22 pages listing 20 points for servicemen in the move back into civilian life.books, re establishment, national service -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Gary Field, 1963
Photographs taken by Gary Field. Lady in photos is Gary's mother. She planted Angophora trees near corner of Daffyd Street and Appley Avenue. (Information supplies by John Eddy).Four black & white photographs of panoramic views from and of Daffyd Street, Red Rocks in 1963, looking north with French Island and the Peninsula on the horizon, view of houses and caravans in Daffyd Street and showing local scrub and housing.daffyd street red rocks, red rocks phillip island, houses 1960's, gary field -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, c 1900
Coal tramway from Kilcunda to Griffiths Point - horses grazing in foreground. House and tree on left of photograph. White railway track winding through the fields which are overlooking the water.Kilcunda to Griffiths Point Coal Tramway - rural scene overlooking water.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, tramway, kilcunda to griffiths point, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Willinda Park bridge to Simms Road, 06/11/2017
Willinda Park is situated in Beatrix Street Greensborough. It has an athletics track and field and is adjacent to the Plenty River. This photograph shows the footbridge across the Plenty River to Simms Road Reserve.Digital copy of colour photographwillinda park, beatrix street greensborough, athletics, plenty river -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Bag, ammunition, 7.62mm, Between 1959 and 1985
Bag was used as primary packaging for packing and distribution of 7.62 ammunition from the factory. The bags happened to be a good size for carrying mess tins in the field and were used by soldiers for this purpose.Green cotton bag, with shoulder strap, flap secured with press stud.Stencilled on back: MA-5320-66bag, ammunition, 7.62mm -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle, Series 2A Landrover Field Ambulance, 1965 (approximate)
The Series 2A Ambulances entered service in 1965 and the winch version in 1967. The bodies were locally built and the type was used in South Vietnam by 2 Field Ambulance at Vung Tau. A khaki green vehicle with a solid canopy fitted to the back. A spare tyre sits on the bonnet. Red cross symbol on 3 sides. ambulance, landrover, vung tau, series 2a -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Card, Christmas 1918, 1918
Christmas Card, 1918 “Fondest Love Bert” handwritten on front Inside - Greetings from 1st Australian Divisional Headquarters Staff - In the Field Sketch of Red Chateau, Villers BretonneuxBeige cardboard folded in half with rising sun and decorative emblem on front and sketch of trees on rear.Christmas 1918 Fondest Love,Bert1918, 1st australian divisional headquarters, red chateau, villers bretonneux, christmas card -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, M Fish, 1970
These hop kilns have since been destroyed by fire. Jubler was Architect of building, John French and Co Contractors. BNuilt for James Taylor in 1882 Madres Field Hop KilnsColour photograph of Hop Kilns on Silt Jetties Road east side of Mitchell River Bairnsdale Victoriatownship -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Medal set Framed
During WWII the Batallion fought in Syria, New Guinea,Borneo and Darwin. Pte. Eric Wild D.O.B. 30/09/1909 enlisted in Windosr Vic. 27/05 1940. and served with the 16RWAR. until his discharge 27/10/1944, at which time he had been assigned to 2/2 Army Fld. Wshops. He saw service in Africa and the Pacific 16 RWAR Campaign WWII North Africa 1941, Syria, Syrian Frontier, The Litani, Sidon, Wadi Zeini, Damour, South West Pacific 1942 - 1945, Kokoda Trail, Isurava, Eora Creek, Templetons Crossing, Efogi-Menari, Ioribaiwa, Buna-Gona, Gona, Liberation of Australian New Guinea, Ramu Valley, Shaggy Ridge, Borneo, Balikpapan, WaitavoloMedal set 1939-45 star, Africa star,Pacific Star,Defence Medal,War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal 1939-45.Also patches for 16 RWAR Awarded to Wild, Eric Vincent VX 17865 2/2 Field Workshop16 rawr, wild eric vincent -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, R. K. Churches
Photograph of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599, of the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance taken post World War 2. Churches is in his Australian Army uniform and is pictured standing beside a house typical of the era. (refer item number 00320)digital file only -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FIELD TRIP
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Field trip: girl guides at Somers Hill in 1938. From left: Lois Bush, Lorna Court, Elaine Emmerson, Merle Bush, Audrey Young, Elva Gooding, Lurline Stiles and Norma Young. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photograph of New Chum Line of Reef
BHS CollectionSepia coloured print of a photograph of the New Chum Line of Reef looking south from the Snobs Hill group of mines. The photo shows several poppet heads and chimneys, bridges and houses. New Chum Line of Reef. includes Victoria Hill possibly the richest spot on the field.On the back a drawing of a poppet head with the words: Bendigo gold project. A small map of Victoria is also printed on the back. bendigo mines, new chum line of reef, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAROL HOLSWORTH COLLECTION: 1977 GEOLOGY OF THE BENDIGO AREA
Sixteen page booklet Geological Survey Report, Mines Department Victoria. 'Geology of the Bendigo Area' by H.E. Wilkinson. Photo of Lansell's 222 Mine on the New Chum Line, Bendigo. Tallest poppet head on the field, approximately 38 m high, with a shaft depth of 635 m.bendigo, mining, geological survey report -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: ROY KELLY, DORIS KELLY
The Kelly family lived at 'Norwood', 103 Wills St. Bendigo. Whole family buried together in Bendigo Cemetery. Michael Peter Kelly bd. 23.9.1929 MON H4. Margaret Jane Kelly wife of Michael Kelly died 25.8.1912. bd. 28.8.1912. Daughter Rita bd. 21.1.1898 Son Roy (Robert Dennis) Kelly died 22.9.1943 bd. 23.9.1943. Daughter Doris May Kelly bd. 19.1.1967 Daughter Madge Annie Kelly bd. 6.6.1963. No records found of a marriage for Roy, Doris or Madge. Michael P. Kelly was born in Galway, Ireland and died in 1929 aged 76. He had been in Victoria for 59 years. For 50 years he had been closely associated with Bendigo mining companies, and was a leading investor. He joined the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1880, had been chairman of the exchange multiple times. Director of the Farmers & Citizens' Trustee Co. and of the Sandhurst Building Society. Refs: Obituary The Argus 24.9.1943. The Argus 23.9.1943 (obit. of Roy Kelly). National Archives WW1 enlistment records Robert Dennis Kelly Reg. No. 10874. TROVE Bendigonian 29.7.1915. Bendigo Advertiser 27 August 1912. Bendigo Advertiser 21.1.1898 and 22.5.1900. Bendigo Cemetery records.Full length studio portrait male & female photograph. Captioned Miss Doris Kelly, Mr Roy Kelly, 103 Wills Street Bendigo. Bartlett Bros, Sandhurst printed on cover. Nill reverse. See Research field in 1342.5 (Michael Kelly) for information on the Kelly family.Bartlett Brosphotograph, person, male/ female