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Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Booklet, Flitsen uit Delft's Verleden (Glimpses of Delft's Past), 1946
This booklet was published in the year following the German occupation on 1940-1945. It celebrates the 700 years existence of the city.See itemA 104pp booklet by A. van Peer printed on poor quality paper. Illustrations are in black and white; the cover picture is of the Old Church in Delft. (See item The subtitle reads :1246 Delft 1946. -
Clunes Museum
Furniture - WINDOW
WINDOW WAS ORIGINALLY OVER THE DOORWAY OF THE CLUNES GUARDIAN BUILDING AT 50 FRASER STREET,[SIGNAGE C 1940]WOODEN FRAMED WINDOW - PAINTED ON OUTSIDE, LIME GREEN, REVERSE SIDE OF FRAME UNPAINTED.CLUNES TALBOT GUARDIAN [INTACT]local history, buildings, fittings, clunes guardian & gazette newspaper -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk jug cover
Cover for milk jug; used during 1930's and 1940's before refrigeration, by Betty McPheeCrocheted circular piece, cream cotton centre; bordered edge 4 cm wide with 16 glass beadshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk jug cover
Milk jug cover used pre-refrigeration during 1930's and 1940's, by Betty McPheeRound ecru/croom crochet cover , centre 3-dimensional cup with yellow edge, yellow edge also surrounding saucer; trimmed with yellow glass beadshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, Ernest Arthur "Mick" Mincham, April 2022
Ernest Mincham enlisted in the RAAF from April 1940 until his death on 4 October 1943Ernest Mincham was an WAG on B-24 Liberators, serving with RAF Squadrons 120 and 206 in Coastal Command, during 1943.USB Stick- Document photos and photo information -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Ian Payne, April 2023
Ian Payne is a WHS member and related his childhood and his mother's involvement in school religious education.non-fictionIan Payne is a WHS member and related his childhood and his mother's involvement in school religious education.payne ian, payne elsie, religion, east burwood state school, matheson mary -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Ledger, Stawell Flour Mill (Frayne Street)
Frayne Street - Stawell Flour Mill. entries 1940 - 1943 - all accounts listed in alphabetical Section.Portrait brown Book Covered in embossed Suede and patterned green vinyl cover marbled edges of paper.LEDGER: A Conquest Account Book logo Marbled and white front and end pages all pages swen together. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Print - Photograph, 1969
Born 1913. Ordained 1940. Died 2005. 1938 Essendon; 1940 Toorak; 1941 Chaplain RAAF; 1946 Malvern South, Epping St.; 1950 Benalla; 1955 Horsham; 1958 Managing Treasure, Supernumery Fund; 1955-62 Editor/Business Manager with roles in various cities. Joined UCA 1977. President, Wesley College Council.Black and white print of a studio photograph of Rev. E Keith Ditterlich. He is wearing his clerical clothing and facing slightly away from the camera and looking to his left."THE REV. E. KEITH DITTERICH, B.A., B.D., Dip ED. President of the Conference, 1969."rev e keith ditterich methodist minister, president of methodist conference 1969, president wesley college council -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - GREEK CERTIFICATE, Greek Govt, 12.2.1980
Text on rear, “Mainland Albania, Macedonia, Thraki - Crete - Greek democracy - Expedition memorable medal 1940 - 41 - We award - The participant of 1940 - 41 expedition - defend your Country, Athens 12.2.80, Minister for Defence Eyagelos - Averooh Jusitcha” Certificate awarded to John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Certificate, paper light yellow colour background, each side a column with top section over, under is a green leaf arrangement followed by Greek print, a centre name hand written in “Mr J. E. Wiles”, bottom stamped on LH side, RH side is dated. On rear a typed out and stuck is the English wording of the front also a typed piece re the recipient.On rear taped, “J. E. Wiles 2/7th INF”certificates, greece crete, wiles -
Bendigo Military Museum
Textile - BLANKET, WOOL, WAGGA, Unknown
Derych Victor Lawes VX22625 enlisted 30 May 1940, age 25 years 3 mths. Embarked 14 Sept 1940 for Middle East. Rose through the ranks to S/Sgt Weapons Instructor Palestine. Disembarked Aust 29.4.1942. From 19.1.1945 Acting WO1 at HQ Small Arms School Bonegilla. Discharged 18 Dec 1945. Blanket - wool, machine stitched patches of brown toned wool blankets. Yellow numbers have been stitched by hand (no reason given for the numbers.)White label - handwritten in biro on white tape ""D. LAWES 473092"on one corner. Yellow wool handstitched numbers in various positions on the blanket. "8926, 10830, 10752, 107, 6". craft, blanket, wagga blanket, d lawes -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Honour Board, CHAIRMEN of BRAYBROOK ROAD DISTRICT 1860-1871 and PRESIDENTS of SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK 1871-1950, Unveiled 15 March 1940
By around circa 1850 Braybrook was already well established, and during the gold rush period also became a staging point for prospectors on their way to the diggings. Local government for the area began on 28th May 1860 when the BRAYBROOK ROAD BOARD DISTRICT was proclaimed, however this authority was soon superseded on 23rd January 1871 when the SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK came into existence. The Shire of Braybrook continued as the local government authority for the district until the CITY OF SUNSHINE was proclaimed in 1951. This Honour Board was unveiled on Monday 18th March 1940 at 8:30 p.m., and was hung in the Council Chamber, at the Shire of Braybrook Hall, Sunshine.The Honour Board is a historical record of the people who served as heads of local government in the district from 1860 to 1950.Large brown stained wooden structure comprised of two board sections positioned side by side to make one display board. Contains in gold coloured lettering the names of people who served as CHAIRMEN of the BRAYBROOK ROAD DISTRICT and as PRESIDENTS of the SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK during the years 1860 to 1950.braybrook road district, shire of braybrook, chairmen, presidents, 28 may 1860, 23 january 1871, 1950, sunshine., braybrook road district, shire of braybrook, chairmen, presidents, 28 may 1860, 23 january 1871, 1950, sunshine. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Patrick James & Ivy Burns' wedding photograph, 1940
Taken to mark the wedding of Patrick James Burns and Ivy Lillian Ellen Bolton at Holy Trinity Surrey Hills in 1940. Ivy's sister Beryl Torey is at right and Beryl's daughters were flower girls. Patrick's brothers Eddie and Emet are at either end and his cousin Win Ramage is on the left. Patrick and Ivy's home was at 244 Union Road, Surrey Hills. Ivy was born in 1908 in Seymour, the daughter of Samuel Henry Bolton and Elizabeth Beatrice Maher. She died in 2004 in Mansfield and is buried at Fawkner Cemetery. Patrick was a mechanic. He was born in 1906 at Longwood and died in 1964 at Surrey Hills.A black and white photograph of a wedding group showing bride and groom, two bridesmaids, two flower girls and 3 other men. The men are dressed in dark suits and have a buttonhole flower in their lapel, the bride dressed in a floor length dress of lace with a long train supported on her head by a headband, the bridesmaids are wearing floor length dresses, with short sleeves and a hat styled like a small beret, and the flowergirls are also wearing floor length dresses and short sleeves, and also hats styled like the berets. All the females are carrying bouquets.(mr) patrick burns, (mrs) ivy burns, (miss) ivy bolton, (mrs) beryl torey, (mr) eddie burns, (mr) emet burns, (ms) win ramage, union road, surrey hills, holy trinity church, churches -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo of Junction Dam - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, Junction Dam, Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, Photo taken 10th Feb. 1940
The Junction Dam was built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. This photo show its construction in February 1940. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria were the employers of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. The work included building dams, power stations and the infrastructure for the work and their employees. Mt Beauty and Bogong village were the places where this scheme was built and where this photo shows part of its construction being Power Station 3. Originally there were 3 Hydro stations built from the 1930's onwards. The scheme finished being built in 1960 and is the biggest Hydro electricity scheme in Victoria.This photo has Historic significance due to Junction Dam built as part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. This photo shows its construction in February 1940. This is a black and white photo of Junction Dam viewed from upstream. Junction Dam was part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The picture shows piles of wood and pipes, crane, trucks and a shed on the cleared ground. The photo is mounted on 3 ply wood, painted black.kiewa hydro electric scheme. junction dam. s.e.c.v.. -
Melbourne Legacy
Book - Book, History, Legacy Club Melbourne, History for the Years 1932-1944 Part 1, "Legacy Develops", by Legatee C.B.W. Smith
For those interested in the history of Melbourne Legacy this book is a must read. Filled full of larger than life characters and the good will of many volunteers and benefactors of Legacy. The book should be read in conjunction with Part Two (item 00365). These type written sheets were set in order and put together by some members of The Advisory, History And Tradition Committee (Melbourne Legacy).Significant in that this is a scholarly attempt at recording the early history (1932-1944) of Melbourne Legacy. These were the years of the Great Depression and World War 2, hence shortages of all manner of things. Rectangular in shape, navy blue hardback cover, title printed in gold lettering on front cover and spine. Cover, thick cardboard, pages paper. Envelope adhered to flyleaf containing two typed letters (pinned together) and a report. Letter 1; written 15/2/1940 by C.B.W.Smith, Esq., to A.N. Kemsley, Esq. Letter 2; reply written 27/2/1940, a reply by A.N. Kemsley Esq to C.B.W.Smith Esq. Report, re History of Melbourne Legacy Club, written /11/1937 to J.H.B. Armstrong. Chapters numbered in handwritten ink in Roman numerals, chapters also divided by thin yellow cardboard. Various notations, handwritten in pencil and ink throughout the book.Title on cover and spine printed in gold lettering. Report(3/11/1937) initialled by Cyril Smith. Letter 1, signed Cyril (Cyril Smith). Letter 2, not signed.history, founding legatee -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rose Series, Phillip Island Bridge, 1930/40
View of San Remo showing Suspension Bridge - completed in 1940 - demolished in 1970. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Old Suspension Bridge right hand side of photograph. View looking towards San Remo with pier at middle left.P3460 The Rose Series. View from the Bridge looking toward San Remo - Vic.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, sea transport, black & white photograph - post card - rose series, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge, 1968/9
The 2nd Bridge under construction which replaced the Suspension Bridge built in 1940. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Building of second Bridge under construction between San Remo and Newhaven.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, public construction -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Herbert Henry Smith
H.H. Smith was Principal of the Ballarat Technical Art School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines, from 1907-1940.Photographic Portraitherbert smith, h.h. smith, ballarat technical art school -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car), Kodak
1940 Ford V8 prison van outside Russell Street building. !/C Ron George 8137 on rightPrison van with two unidentified men standing in front, circa 1940spolice vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; prison van -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Administrative record - Book, Record of Service Book
Kurt Lewinski was a Dunera boy. Formerly a refugee of England 1938, originally from Berlin. Transported to Australia in 1940. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sculpture - Wood Carving, Wild Pony
Kurt Lewinski was a Dunera boy. Formerly a refugee of England 1938, originally from Berlin. Transported to Australia in 1940.Hand carved pony made of teak and polished. The pony has its head down grazing.KL 1974 Teaklewinski, sculpture, woodwork, dunera, 8th employment co -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sculpture - Wood Carving, Spanish Fight Bull
Kurt Lewinski was a Dunera boy. Formerly a refugee of England 1938, originally from Berlin. Transported to Australia in 1940.Hand carved Bull. Polished teak.K Lewinski 1996lewinski, dunera, woodwork, sculpture, 8th employment co. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sculpture - Wood Carving, Flying Porpoise
Kurt Lewinski was a Dunera boy. Formerly a refugee of England 1938, originally from Berlin. Transported to Australia in 1940.Hand carved polished teak porpoise. The porpoise is leaping in the air.K Lewinski Camp 2 Tatura 1941 lewinksi, dunera, sculpture, woodword, 8th employment co -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Shield, Rev J McIlroy Shield
Joseph McIlroy, BA BD Dip Ed, 1891 - 1940, was the Director of the Young People's Department of the Methodist church.Large varnished wood Methodist Order of Knights senior athletics shield with printed gold lettering and eight metal plaques of MOK court winners from 1950 - 1959."SENIOR ATHLETICS" "Rev. J.McIlroy Shield" "Spring Road Malvern" "Cooloongatha Rd Camberwell" "North Fitzroy" "South Camberwell"methodist order of knights, mcilroy, joseph, rev. -
The Foundling Archive
35mm photographic negative - Jack Collection
This series (0004.1.01 - 0004.1.10) relates to Australian recreation and holidays in the 1940's. These negatives form part of the 'Jack' collection. Photographic negatives.australia; 1940's; recreation; car; women; holiday; new south wales; queensland; sydney harbor bridge; ferry; caravan; dog show; farming; swimming; backyard; -
The Foundling Archive
35mm photographic Negative - Jack Collection
This series (0004.01.01 - 0004.01.10) forms part of the 'Jack' Collection. It depicts aspects of Australian life and recreation in the 1940's.australia; 1940's; recreation; farm; tennis; sydney harbor bridge; -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Tray
The MV Duntroon was involved in a collision that quickly sank the HMAS Goorangai with all hands in 1940 at Port Phillip Heads. First Royal Australian Navy ship to be lost with all hands in WWIISmall metal tray with shipping line logo 'M S Co. MV Duntroon' on raised badge in centreMS Co MV Duntroonmv duntroon, hmas goorangai -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Badge Board Naval
Badges and insignia worn by C.P.O. Harper on HMAS Vendetta 1940 - 1946 Photo C.P.O. Harper d/178Badge board displaying Rank insignia C.P.O. Whistle and lanyard Rank insignia Hat band with crown and anchor Insignia Crown and crossed anchors Cap ribbon H.M.A.S. Canberra Cloth Badge crow and crossed torpedoes and 9 brass buttons -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph Portrait - Corporal William Charles Clark, Corporal William Charles Clark
Corporal William Charles 2/24th battalion enlisted 26 jun 1940 and was discharged 11 Oct 1945Photograph in metal backed with stretched plastic covering. Black and white portrait style photograph Corporal William Charles Clark VX34546On the reverse side of frame; on stick-on label;William Charles Clark/12/9/11 - 6/8/83/ VX34546/Married Madeline Joyce/ 10/3/19342/24th battlion, wwii, world war ii, photograph, vx34546 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk jug cover
Milk jug cover such as used pre-refrigeration during 1930's and 1940's. Owner Betty McPheeCream double net square with green stitching at edge. 3 cm crocheted border trimmed with cream and pink beadshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Milk jug cover
Milk jug cover such as used pre-refrigeration during 1930's and 1940's. Owner Betty McPheeCream, oblong crocheted milk jug cover; 4 cm shell pattern edge trimmed with red glass beadshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation