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Camperdown & District Historical Society
Book - "Australian Aborigines" by James Dawson, Australian Aborigines, 1881
First edition copy of James Dawson's book, "Australian Aborigines" (1881). Dawson's book draws on his daughter Isabella's ability to speak the local languages and attempts a balanced description of a culture he considered ill-used and under-appreciated by white settlers. This work remains one of the more valuable insights into the life of First Nations people at the point of first European contact.Cover of James Dawson's book "Australian Aborigines" (first edition)cdhs, cdhsfirstnations, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, isabella dawson -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Wounded Soldier, 1940's
Sculpture made by Pte Bruno Simon V377556, a 30 year old internee who became a member of the CMF Employment Company. After Nazism came to Germany in 1933, Simon studied sculpture in Paris and Florence and then came to Australia. He was a Jewish internee allowed released from camp in 1942 and after a short period picking fruit joined the CMF Employment Co.Copy of a photograph of the head of an Australian soldier mounted on a foam backingphotograph, wounded soldier, bruno simon, sculpture, internment camp sculptors -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed Photograph and medals of LAC William Downton Thomas
Frame containing (a) RAAF Badge - (b) photograph of LAC W. D. Thomas RAAF - (c) Service medals WWII L-R (1) 1939-45 Star (2) Pacific Star (3) War Medal 1939-45 (4) Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 (5) Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 (d) Metal tag: RAAF badge and inscriptionRAAF badge (LHS) 128683 LAC William Downton Thomas/ Royal Australian Airforce/ Active Service World War II 1939-1945 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Card - Pledge card, The Presbyterian Fellowship of Australia
The card states that the PFA "is part of the Presbyterian Church of Australia and this Church is within the Fellowship of the world-wide Church"E2235.1.1 & E2235.1.2 : Presbyterian Fellowship of Australia single-sided white card with blue PFA symbol and text.E2235.1.2: "30/11/41 Janet Lumsden"presbyterian fellowship of australia, presbyterian church of australia -
National Wool Museum
Article, The new Australian Wool Corporation Clip Inspection Service
"The new Australian Wool Corporation Clip Inspection Service" - K J Whiteley and Sandra J Welsman."The new Australian Wool Corporation Clip Inspection Service" - K J Whiteley and Sandra J Welsman.woolclassing - objective measurement wool marketing wool - measurement wool sales sheep stations - management, australian wool corporation, wool clip preparation, woolclassing - objective measurement, wool marketing, wool - measurement, wool sales, sheep stations - management -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, "The Changing of the Guard"
Pictorial record of incidents that occurred during both World WarsLarge Green Leather covered book with Gold Australian Coat of Arms on front.Reproduced from Official and other photographs of the two World Wars. Published under the auspices of the Board of Management of the Australian War Memorial. Contains Dedication - To the men and women of the Empire who in every hour of danger , face the storm … who in their willing sacrifice are bearing the brunt of a struggle for the peace and security of all peoples.world war 1, ww1, world war one, world war 2, ww2, world war two -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, Portrait black and white, 02.1970
This black and white photograph of Sister Pat McPherson was taken at the 1st International Congress on Domiciliary Nursing held in Melbourne. The congress was hosted by the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) and ran from the 1st - 8th of February 1970. Following this Congress, Sister Patricia McPherson was employed by RDNS from 1970 - 2003, mainly in the area of Administration.Sister Patricia McPherson, State Registered Nurse, Midwife, and Infant Welfare trained nurse, B.A. was awarded an M.B.E. for her community health work among the Aboriginal communities during the time she worked as a Sister for the Australian Inland Mission (AIM). This was just prior to her joining Royal District Nursing Service. Patricia McPherson is listed on page 210 in the 'Women Shaping the Nation - Victorian Honour Roll of Women Vol 1 - 2001' - Centenary of Federation 1901 - 2001.This black and white photograph is a portrait head and shoulders view of Sister Patricia McPherson, who is smiling and has short straight dark hair. She is wearing a black and white patterned frock; on its upper right is attached a plastic name badge with two lines in white capital letters on black background stating: "Miss P. MCPHERSON / WESTERN AUSTRALIA' . Seen in the background is black and white vertical striped wallpaper.The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, Melbourne, Australiardns, royal district nursing service, 1st internation congress on domisiciary nursing, sister patricia mcpherson -
Orbost & District Historical Society
seed bag, mid 20th century
Orbost Beans & Grains Co-Op was an extension of Snowy River Sweet Corn Co-Op which also sold fresh produce such as corn, squash, zucchini and cucumbers. This bag is unused and would have been packed with borlotti beans.Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967. This item is significant because it was specially made for the seed bean industry which was a major industry in the Orbost district for over a century. A white woven synthetic bag used for packing borlotti beans. Inside a red outline of Australia are seven green beans. Victoria is outlined and Orbost is indicated with a red d t. Print is red and green. On front : Grown & Packed By Orbost Beans & Grain Co-Op 25 kg Orbost Victoria Produce of Australia seed-bag snowy-river-co-op agriculture farming orbost-beans -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Plaque - Commemorative plaque: 50th anniversary of the first breeding of platypus, 1996
One of 2 identical wooden plaques created to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the first breeding of a platypus in captivity. On the face of the plaque are 2 brass plates. The upper one is screwed to the wood and is slightly oval in shape and has a swimming platypus in the centre. The other plate, attached with 4 brass nails, describes the occasion and acknowledges the involvement of Australia Post. 1. AUSTRALIA / PLATYPUS 2 To commemorate the 50th Anniversay / of the first breeding of a PLATYPUS/ in captivity - February 26th 1944 / Healesville Sanctuary and Australia Post / Working Togetherplaque, platypus, breeding, first-time-breeding, healesville-sanctuary, anniversary -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
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 a Medic in the 1st Australian Field Hospital Pathology Laboratory checking the growth on culture dishes.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, pathology laboratory, medic, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Hat, 1946 circa
The 1st Australian Armoured Car Squadron was raised at Puckapunyal, Victoria in January 1946 from 4th Armoured Brigade volunteers. Following two months training it deployed to Japan as part of the occupation force joining the Australian 34th Brigade. The squadron was equipped with Canadian Scout Cars and Staghound Armoured Cars. The latter were found to be unsuitable for patrol duties on Japanese roads and replaced with additional scout cars. The 1st Armoured Car Squadron returned to Australia in December 1948 and became the basis for the 1st Armoured Regiment. This object is well provenance and, in its condition and completeness, is a fine example of unusual headgear worn by Australian armoured corps soldiers in the immediate post-World War 2 (39-45) period.Khaki heavy cloth beret with 'Rising Sun' badge and colour patch of the 1st Australian Armoured Car Squadron.beret, 1st australian armoured car squadron, japan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, Australian Army
V64354 Pte Kenneth Edwin Beckman 7 Aust Bn. Served in CMF 19 Feb 1942 - 25 Oct 1945. Outside Australia for 492 days. Discharged 25 Oct 1945.Certificate on strong paper. Printed in black ink. Produced by the Australian Military Forces. It has the Australian Crest on the top of page. On the top right it has the number 294425. There are various lines to be filled out with the soldiers details and his description.Signed in green ink, K E Beckmanww2, admin record -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Australian Ski Year Book 1981, 1981
"The Australian Ski Year Book" was first published in 1928 by the Kosciusko Alpine Club and the Ski Club of Australia, which with the Kiandra Ski Club, were the oldest organisations for skiing in Australia. In later years organisations from Victoria, Tasmania and New Zealand were included. It was published on behalf of N.S.W. Ski Council, Ski Club of Victoria, Ski Council of Tasmania, Ski Council of the Federated N.Z. Mountain Clubs. It aimed to provide an annual record of the sport of ski running in Australia, and of events elsewhere which would be of interest to Australian ski enthusiasts. This edition includes an article about the first "Ski for Light" event held at Falls Creek in September 1980'. It took the form of a week of cross-country ski instruction blind and partially sighted skiers. The week was organised by Peter Rickards (Recreation Officer at the Association For The Blind in Melbourne. During the week, the participants were introduced to track skiing and touring without tracks, as well as some aspects of downhill technique. Peter Rickards said that the value of good tracks was clearly demonstrated, as although bad weather persisted throughout the week, the tracks cut by the Falls Creek Management Committee had made it possible for the partially- sighted skiers to ski unassisted. Coaching was provided by Peter Beckman, with the able assistance of several physical education students from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Peter Rickards described the week as "most successful" and said plans were being made to make it an annual event. This item is significant because it is an issue of a long-running Australian ski publication which includes items about Falls Creek, Victoria..The Australian Ski Year Book of 1981 contains images, articles and advertising to document the development of the Australian Ski Industry. This issue included an article reporting on the first "Ski For Light" event held at Falls Creek as well as an advertisement for the Sundance Inn.australian skiing, "ski for light falls creek 1980 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Former Site of Burwood Brickworks Sold, 2014
The site of the former Burwood Brickworks.The site of the former Burwood Brickworks has been purchased by Australand from Reading Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd..The site of the former Burwood Brickworks.australand, brickworks, reading entertainment australia pty ltd, burwood highway burwood east, middleborough road burwood east, eley road burwood east -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Souvenir Naval Association Flags, Desk ornament, Circa 1940's
It was probably made to be placed on the head table at meetings of the Naval Association of Australia.A cut of the Naval Association of Australia Badge attached to a wooden background set on a wooden base. The badge has a King's Crown on top indicating that it is pre 1954. Provision is made in the side for flags to be inserted. It has the Australian Flag mounted on one side and Royal Navy Flag on the opposite side. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from The "Post" , 29-9-93 P2 Australian all overAustralian citizenship was granted to 45 Ringwood residents on Monday night in a ceremony at Ringwood Convention centre. The 37 adults and eight children came from South Africa, Britain, Nigeria, New Zealand, Hungary, the Philipines and Tonga. Mayor, Cr Margaret Cheevers welcomed the new citizens.` -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, The Defence Act 1903-1953 & Regulations and Orders 1927, 1950's
Legislation and Regulations for Australian Army. Hard covered book containing Australian Military Regulations and Orders. A reprint with amendments to AMR&O up to and including Serial No 65.Cat No 7610 AMF 00020legislation, regulations, australian army -
Hume City Civic Collection
Badge
This is a small badge with a crown on top of a blue enamel oval and a blue enamel ribbon with the words "Issued by Dept. of Defence to Women of Australia for Duty Done" AIF is in the centre. It was issued to Rita Richards number 37351.A small blue badge with crown on top issued by the Department of Defence."...To Women of Australia/For duty done..."armed forces, 1940s, world war 2, military medals, george evans collection -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1969
Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. SingaporeMade in Australia / 32 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1969
Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Neptune Orient Lines office, SingaporeMade in Australia / 26 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1969
Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Hotel Malaysia (1968), Singapore (Architect: Alfred Wong). Made in Australia / 35 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1969
Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Hotel Malaysia (1968), Singapore. (Architect: Alfred Wong)Made in Australia / 36 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1969
Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Hotel Malaysia (1968), Singapore. (Architect: Alfred Wong)Made in Australia / 37 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1969
Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Unknown location, possibly SingaporeMade in Australia / 31 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1969
Robin Boyd travelled to Singapore, combining it with a visit to Osaka Japan, where he was Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 70.Colour slide in a mount. Malaysia-Singapore Airlines (MSA) building, 77 Robinson Rd, Singapore, 1969 (demolished 1994)Made in Australia / 25 / JUL 69M2slide, robin boyd -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Canteen Order, Australian Defence Canteens Service, C 1940
Sent to an Australian soldier serving in the Middle East in WW2WW2 Canteen Order - Australian Defence Canteens Service Value Five Shillings Issued at Healesville Post Office V108878Sent to VX5414 C. L. Cowley 22nd May 1941. Sent by Mrs E. A. Humphries C/O N. L. Taylor. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal 34692 C M Muir, Mid 20th century
This Australian Service Medal was issued to 32692 C M Muir who served during WW2 as a Sergeant? with the RAAF.This is the original Medal belonging to 32692 C M Muir who served with the RAAF during WW2.Australian Service Medal 1939-1945, silver, round. The ribbon attached is that of the War Medal 1939-194532692 C M Muir.asm, ww2, 32692 c m muir, raaf -
Women's Art Register
Journal, Women's Art Forum Annual 1978, 27th February 1979
This journal is the first issue of the Women's Art Forum, a women artists' collective established in 1978 (Melbourne, Australia), in connection with the Women's Art Register.The Women's Art Register is an Australian collection of national significance, documenting the work of Australian women artists from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.First issue of the Women's Art Forum, reporting on the state of feminist art in Australia in 1978. 100 pages. B/W text and illustrations. Articles include artist drawings, stories, histories of women artists, and reports, advocating and representing Australian women artists.Published by the Women's Art Forum of Victoria. Printed by Sybylla Co-operative Press Ltd. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Manual
8/13 VMR was issued with M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers in 1973. These vehicles had an Amphibious capability Technical manuals and User Handbooks were essential equipment for Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) tradesmen permanently attached to Armoured Corps regiments as Light Aid Detachments (LAD) or AFV Workshops and were responsible for repairs and maintenance of a nature beyond the expertise of AFV crewmen and just short of major rebuilds undertaken by Base Workshop detachments.Part of a collection of workshop manuals and user handbooks relating to equipment on issue to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles during the latter half of the twentieth century.Green covered booklet, thermal bound, 32 pages, being Standing Orders for the Operation of Amphibious Vehicles. Published by Royal Australian Armoured Corps, Australian Army. 1973Ink stamp on title page " 8/13 VMR Regimental Collection ". Inside back page list of names and numbers.8/13 victorian mounted rifles, light aid detachment, manual -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Clarence H Howe metal
This replica set is a representation of the medal awarded for war time service. Australian Service Medal; War Medal 1939-45; Defence Medal;Pacific Star 4; 1939-45 Star; Oak Leaf attached to ribbon of the 1939/45 War MedalReplica court mounted WWII war medals comprising 5 medals Australian Service Medal , 1939/45 War Medal with Oak Leaf, Australian Defence Medal, The Pacific Star and the 1939/45 Star. ww2, world war 2, medals, court mounted medals, replica court mounted medals, oak leaf