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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Official History Of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol xii.|Photographic Record of the War, 1923
... Mitcham melbourne books history/local history military Mt. Gambier ...Red covered book of photographs of Australians' activities during the Great War - 1914-1918.Mt. Gambier Christmas 1923.books, history/local history, military -
Unions Ballarat
Blamey: Controversial soldier (Don Woodward Collection), Hetherington, John, 1973
... History - military... and labour council world war ii History - military Biography Inside ...Blamey was a senior army official in World War II; at the time of his death he was a knighted field marshall.Biographical and military interest.Book; 414 pages. Dust jacket: white background; colour photograph of Blamey; red lettering; author's name and title. Cover: red; gold lettering; author's name and title.Inside page: "J. Cranshaw".blamey, thomas albert, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, world war ii, history - military, biography -
Unions Ballarat
Oliver Cromwell (Don Woodward Collection), Buchan, John, 1941
... This book is a history intended to set the record straight about ...This book is a history intended to set the record straight about Cromwell. The book is also an account of Cromwell's boyhood. Oliver Cromwell was an English military officer and political leader. He was Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Cromwell lived from 1599 to 1658. History of the United Kingdom and biographical interest.Book; 459 pages. Cover: red background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.Inside cover: "Sheilagh Butler" in black ink.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, cromwell, oliver, politics and government - united kingdom, military - united kingdom, history - united kingdom, biography -
Unions Ballarat
Wellington: The years of the sword (Don Woodward Collection), Longford, Elizabeth, 1969
... ). Military history and biography (United Kingdom). BTLC Ballarat ...Biography and events of the Duke of Wellington's career (1769-1815).Military history and biography (United Kingdom).Book; 548 pages.Library markings. Lyceum Club.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, wellington, duke, wellington, arthur wellesley, military - united kingdom, history - united kingdom, prime ministers - united kingdom, biography -
Unions Ballarat
The Great War (Don Woodward Collection), Carlyon, Les, 2006
... council History Military - World War I ANZACs Book; 863 pages ...History and overview of the ANZACs at the Western Front during World War I. Commentary and first-hand accounts of the conflict.History - war time. Book; 863 pages. Cover: white background; landscape photograph in sepia with a white cross; black and brown lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history, military - world war i, anzacs -
Unions Ballarat
Wellington: A personal history (Don Woodward Collection), Hibbert, Christopher, 1997
... military - united kingdom history - united kingdom Biography Book ...History/biography of the Duke of Wellington who is well known for his defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo.Historical/biographical - Duke of Wellington.Book; 460 pages. Dustjacket: plastic covering; brown background; artistic representation of Wellington; gold and white lettering; author's name and title. Cover: black background; gold lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, wellington, arthur wellesley, wellington, duke, bonaparte, napoleon, military - united kingdom, history - united kingdom, biography -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Lansdowne, 100 Years Of Australians At War, 1999
... australia - armed forces - history australia - history military ...400 p., [64] pages of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm. non-fictionkorean war 1950-1953 - history, persian gulf war 1991 - history, south african war 1899-1902 - history, world war 1914-1918 - history, australia - armed forces - history, australia - history, military., world war 1939-1945 - history, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Synnot
... Conference of the Society, June 1992. history military vmr synnot ...Albury - Wodonga Branch of MHSA hosted the biannual Conference of the Society, June 1992.Black and white photograph of Sir Anthony Synnot at Victorian Mounter Rifles Museum Albury during Military Historical Society of Australia ( MHSA ) Conference June 1992.history, military, vmr, synnot, navy -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document, Unofficial History of 13th Light Horse/Armoured Regiment
... light horse history military Typed document prepared by Mr ...This history was prepared by Mr Claude H Wilson, President of the 13th Armoured Regiment Association in the late 1980s and draws on a diary by a member of the WWI 13th Light Horse. Valuable historical source of a Victorian regional military unit in both WWI (1914-1918) and WWII (1939-1945).Typed document prepared by Mr Claude H Wilson, President of the 13th Light Horse Regimental Association 1987. Scanned and posted as pdf file.13th armoured regiment, 13th light horse, history, military -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Canterbury Baptist Church, Names to Lives from World War II, 2016
... canterbury (vic) - history, military... - canterbury canterbury (vic) - history, military armed forces Incl ...Tells the real life stories of seventy-five local men and women leaving Canterbury to serve in the World War Two.Incl. bibliographical references (pages 239-240) and index. canterbury baptist church (vic) - registers, world war, 1939-1945 - participation, world war, 1939-1945 - victoria - canterbury, soldiers - canterbury - biography, war memorials - victoria - canterbury, canterbury (vic) - history, military, armed forces -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Michael Joseph, The fatal decisions, 1956
... Germany - History - Military... 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Germany Germany - History - Military ...Analysis of six decisive battles fought by the German armed forces in World War Two as described by the generals involved.Index, ill, maps, p.261.non-fictionAnalysis of six decisive battles fought by the German armed forces in World War Two as described by the generals involved.world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - germany, germany - history - military -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Constable, A short history of the British Army, 1950
... Great Britain - History - Military... Britain - History - Army Great Britain - History - Military ...A history of the British army up to the end of World War IInon-fictionA history of the British army up to the end of World War IIgreat britain - history - army, great britain - history - military -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George G Harrap and Co, The story of Lord Kitchener, 1916
... Great Britain - History - Military... - Great Britain - Biography Great Britain - History - Military ...The life and times of Lord KitchenerIll, p.288.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Kitchenergenerals - great britain - biography, great britain - history - military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Rottman, Gordon L, US MACV-SOG Reconnaissance Team in Vietnam
... HISTORY / Military / Vietnam War....HISTORY / Military / Vietnam War. MACV-SOG Laos Cambodia ...Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Ovservation Group (MACV-SOG) was established in January 1964 under the pretence of conducting analysis f lessons learned in combat involving all branches of services.Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Ovservation Group (MACV-SOG) was established in January 1964 under the pretence of conducting analysis f lessons learned in combat involving all branches of services.history / military / vietnam war., macv-sog, laos, cambodia -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING
... NEWSPAPER CUTTING - READER SEEKS ANSWERS ON CLUNES HISTORY...LOCAL HISTORY MILITARY 5th BATTALION NEWSPAPER CUTTING ...NEWSPAPER CUTTING - READER SEEKS ANSWERS ON CLUNES HISTORY. PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS A MILITARY PARADE TAKEN IN CLUNES AT TURN OF CENTURY AND MRS KIRWAN IS SEEKING INFORMATION AS SHE IS A DESCENDANT AND IS HOPING TO RECEIVE NEWS OF RELATIONS AND EXPLAIN THE REASON FOR MILITARY PARADElocal history, military, 5th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK & LETTER, Eric Fairey & the 38th Battalion History Committee, The 38th Battalion AIF, 1920
... books-history, military...books-history, military documents-letters 38th bn .1 Book ....1 Book, soft cover. History of 38th Btn by Eric Fairey, includes illustrations and nominal roll. .2 Letter, one page, dated 7 April 1995. Addressed to Laurie from Elaine Riddick.books-history, military, documents-letters, 38th bn -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Clothing - Child's dress, 1940's
... ID. Photograph No MH 302 44/809 supplied by Military History... by Military History Section (SD9) General Staff LHQ for personal ...Worn by Gretl Hornung, daughter of internee, at camp 3. Dress made by her mother, Emma Frank. Worn in an official family photo. No 809 in front of 3 Frank families. Kurt, my father, Roland and Max. On the back of the photo is some sort of stamped ID. Photograph No MH 302 44/809 supplied by Military History Section (SD9) General Staff LHQ for personal enjoyment only and on condition that it will not be produced in any form.Blue grey knitted child's dress, round yoke, puffed sleeves, skirt is gathered onto yoke. Yellow, pink, orange, blue daisy like flowers embroidered on yoke. Opening at back of neck, fastened with 4 small buttons which have been crocheted over with blue cotton and fastened cord like loops.gretl hornung, emma frank, camp 3 sewing, gretl frank, kurt frank -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Newspaper - News articles from various newspapers re Queenscliffe, Queenscliff news articles - various from 1981, 3, 6 & 7, 1981, 83, 86 & 87
... history, (2.2) "Royal Auto" July 1981, pg 2, Bellarine Military... Auto" July 1981, pg 1, Bellarine Military & Marine history ...Queenscliffe's history.Queenscliffe history stories.(1) "Melbourne Sun", 12/09/1986 article re Queenscliffe, (2.1) "Royal Auto" July 1981, pg 1, Bellarine Military & Marine history, (2.2) "Royal Auto" July 1981, pg 2, Bellarine Military & Marine history, (3) "The Age" 28 Dec 1987, short Queenscliffe history, (4) "Geelong Advertiser" 27 Dec 1986 Queenscliffe thrives history. (5.1) "Geelong Advertiser" 7 July 1987, Overview of Queenscliffe, Pg 1 of 2, (5.2) "Geelong Advertiser" 7 July 1987, Overview of Queenscliffe, Pg 2. of 2Reverse " NIL "historical stories re queenscliffe -
Wangaratta High School
Rats of Tobruk Association Shield, 1945
... Military History - the Siege of Tobruk - 240 Days, between... Military History - the Siege of Tobruk - 240 Days, between ...The Rats of Tobruk Association, Inc, Victoria was formed in September, 1945. The Association was open for those Servicemen who had Served at, and during, the Longest Siege in British Military History - the Siege of Tobruk - 240 Days, between April10th and December 10th 1941 in WW2 and who were fortunate enough to return to Australia at the end of hostilities. Of approximately 14,000 Australians involved in the Siege of Tobruk, 559 were KIA, 2450 were WIA and 941 became a POW. Brown wooden lacquered shield with the Rats of Tobruk Association symbol (brown rat on gold circle with white ad gold scrolls surrounding with the name of the association printed upon) overlaying a yellow T below a crown. Below the symbol is the motto 'no surrender'.THE RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION NO SURRENDER -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Black and White, Paris - Hotel des Invalides
... relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital... relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital ...Hotel de Invalides is a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the building's original purpose. The buildings house the Musée de l'Armée, the military museum of the Army of France, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, and the Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine, as well as the burial site for some of France's war heroes, notably Napoleon Bonaparte. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Invalides, accessed 14/07/2014)Interior of the Hotel de Invalides, Parischatham-holmes family collection, hotel des invalides, paris, world war one -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Customs of the Service
... Detailed history of Military Traditions and Customs... melbourne Detailed history of Military Traditions and Customs ...Detailed history of Military Traditions and CustomsLarge blue coloured springback binder titled Customs of the Service which includes sections on Uniforms,Accoutrements, Colour Patches Flags and Banners.military, service, tradition -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folder, Those Who Died in Action from Tatura in WW1
... the background, military history and circumstances of death, burial place... detailing the background, military history and circumstances ...The sleeves contain sheets of typed material detailing the background, military history and circumstances of death, burial place and commemoration of people from Tatura and surrounding areas who were killed in action in WW1. Some have photographs as well. 1 page list of personal details of Tatura's WW1 roll of honour. 1 page list of names, dates enlisted, regiment number, last unit, rank, action, DOB and burial place of those listed. 5 page list of Tatura and District WW1 Nominal Roll. 2 page list of Decorations and Awards to Tatura and District men. Black folder with multiple sleeves each containing typed sheets with pictures.harry rowan agnew, robert ernest alexander, daniel allan, joseph stanley bainbridge, henry saundry bazeley, arthur boot, john connors, thomas cross, albert blackburn crossley, james lawrence cummins, charles patrick fitzpatrick, richard fuzzard, charles alfred philip josiah hampton, haswell harding, joseph arthur head, thomas patrick keating, john mackay layton, richard goulburn layton, robert mactier vc, thomas james maher, stanley george mars, john archibald duncan mccoll, angas ewen mclennan, michael joseph meagher, robert alexander mitchell, thomas james port, albert reddrop, albert charles joseph robinson, charles john seamons, george sinclair swanson, alfred tavener (curran), william robert wheeler, tatura's ww1 roll of honour, tatura and district ww1 nominal roll, decorations and awards to tatura and district men -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Boothey Family Photo Collection -- Eight sleeves of Photos, 28 photographs
... Hewitt, Manager -12 PHOTOGRAPH No 15587, Supplied by Military... PHOTOGRAPH No 15587, Supplied by Military History Section (S.D.9 ...Boothey Photo Collection. Eight sleeves.-1 Black Memorial Card John Boothey January 14, 1908 -2 Marble Gravestone for John Boothey & Hannah Boothey buried at Stawell -3 John & Ann Boothey Family -4 Wedding Photo Son of John & Hannah Boothey (seated) and his wife in wedding dress -5 Wife of John & Hannah's son -6 Mrs J Boothey -7 Mrs J Boothey -8 Boothey House Lake Road Stawell -9 Boothey House Napier Street, Stawell -10 Boothey Home Napier Street, Stawell -11 Left to Right Mrs Boothey, J Robson, W Boothey, L Robson, E Boothey, D Boothey, c 1940's -12 Sent By Cpl. Boothey E B V240192. Left Myself, Bill Cairns, Sgt Mc Nell, Lieut. Izod, Ken Cullen, Reg Kelso -13 Myself & Bob Richards. New Guinea 1945. -14 Stawell Cenotaph Main Street. Lawson's Model Bakery at left. -15 Erin, Daisy, Walter -16 Daisy 15 Years -17 Mrs W B Boothey 1934. nee Ursula Harris -18 W B Boothey in suit with Bicycle -19 Man with two Puppets on knee -20 Five puppets -21 Walter Boothey & dancing dolls 1941 -22 Daisey Boothey -23 Soldier in uniform WW2 in Card Folder Ern Boothey -24 Soldier in uniform WW2 Ern Boothey -25 Man in suit with Gladston bag in front of tree foliage. Mr E Boothey left Stawell for camp 19 December 1941 -26 Soldier with parents. To Ern from Mum & Dad. May 1942. -27 Early truck. Ern Truck Boothey -28 Ern Boothey in uniform.-1 The Australian Card Company, 49 Elizabeth Street Melbourne -3 Stawell Photographic Co, Close Railway Station, C Hewitt, Manager -12 PHOTOGRAPH No 15587, Supplied by Military History Section (S.D.9), General Staff L.H.Q. -15 W. J. Chapman, Stawell. -23 Chapman Photo Stawell -25 Mr E Boothey left Stawell for camp 19 December 1941 -26 To Ern from Mum & Dad. May 1942. -27 Ern Truck Boothey stawell -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Blues jacket with chain mail, 1960 circa
... of the Order of Australia 2009 for services to military history.... of the Order of Australia 2009 for services to military history ...Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hunter joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles from 20 National Service Battalion November 1956. He transferred to Papua New Guinea Volunteer Rifles in 1967, returning to VMR in 1977. He commanded A Squadron 8/13 VMR 1978-1980. He was Staff Officer Grade 1 Headquarters 3 Division 1983-1985. Following retirement he was active in the regimental museum and wrote the book "My Corps Cavalry: a history of the 13th Australian Light Horse AIF". He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia 2009 for services to military history.Representative of a period in 1980s when chain mail epaulettes was worn by officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Open-necked officer's 'Blues' jacket with chain mail epaulettes; lieutenant colonels' badges of rank and 'R' denoting Reserve of Officers status; Silver 8/13 VMR buttons and collar badges. Worn by Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hunter who served in the regiment between 1956 and 1987.uniform, hunter douglas, vmr, oam, 3 division, pngvr, chain mail -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Militaria, Australians at War, Key Dates & Data, since 1901 : By Richard Reid and Robert Pounds, 1999
... and political history Minor military events and commerative occasions... and political history Minor military events and commerative occasions ...1901 to 1998 Timeline of Military Engagements, social and political history Minor military events and commerative occasionsSoft Cover Sepia Photo on front of Soldiers in Tench Background Ship at Sea.Key dates and data since 1901, their service and heritage To Stawell Biarri Group from Nino & Ellenor Musuimeciwar, soldiers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - BIOGRAPHY, RUSSELL BENEDICT BRANCH, after 1957
... military and Bandsmen's history, 14 April 1916 - 7 Sep 1958...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...This is a small 4 page pamphlet. printing is in black ink. There are 5 photos with a light green tint. One portrait is in full colour. The subject matter is about Russell Bendedict Branch's military and Bandsmen's history, 14 April 1916 - 7 Sep 1958. The four sheets are half A.4 size, fastened with 3 metal staples. They are printed on one side only.On the rear is PBKS NR -647T.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1/ww2, brass bands in vic, 38th battalion -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed Story, Lieut. Percival Edward Nuttall
... a Military Cross and a Military Medal. This framed history of his... and was decorated with both a Military Cross and a Military Medal ...Lieut Percival Edward Nuttal was born in Kyneton, 14 April 1885. He served in WW1, 50th BN AIF and was decorated with both a Military Cross and a Military Medal. This framed history of his service is part of a display which includes photographs and replicas of his medals.Framed A4 page of Percy Nuttall historyPercy Nuttall made a life member in 1938nuttal, military cross -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Uniform - Tunic, 1899-1903
... . BRIEF MILITARY HISTORY- The Crimean War began In 1854 and many.... BRIEF MILITARY HISTORY- The Crimean War began In 1854 and many ...This original tunic or jacket is part of the full dress uniform of the pre-Federation Victorian Permanent Artillery regiment. Its owner had the rank of Sergeant, as indicated by the three inverted chevrons. The Artillery design of the badges and buttons indicate the date of the tunic to be from 1893 to 1903. However the maker of the tunic, W. Moncton, began manufacture in Melbourne in 1899, so this the tunic can be dated between 1899 and 1903. The donor's grandfather was given this tunic but not the name of the original owner. It has since been suggested to the family that the tunic was worn by a local Western District Light Horse member. This could very well have been the case because mounted troops were officially referred to as the Light Horse in the late 19th to early 20th century. Several local men were involved in the Light Horse during the First World War. The donor's grandfather wore this tunic in the local district when riding a penny farthing bicycle. The donor's father also wore the tunic when dressed as a 'Captain' hosting a local disco dance. BRIEF MILITARY HISTORY- The Crimean War began In 1854 and many people in colonial Australia were afraid of a Russian attack. Volunteer forces were established to strengthen the British Imperial troops posted here. A battery of artillery was raised in Victoria as well as in other Australian states. In 1870 Australia became responsible for its own naval and military defence. The Volunteer Corps and Victorian Navy shared the responsibility of defending the existing forts, assisted by volunteer coastal and mobile field batteries. The Permanent Victorian Artillery force was established. It was disbanded in 1880 then re-formed in 1882 as the Victorian Garrison Artillery Corps. In 1895 the Geelong, Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland Batteries became part of the Western District Garrison Artillery. Many of the volunteers who served in the Artillery were from rural areas. They belonged to rifle clubs and were experience horsemen as well. Australia's defence at this time relied on these mounted troops, or Light Horse men. In 1899 the Victorian Garrison Artillery Corps amalgamated with the New South Wales and Queensland Permanent Artillery to become the Victorian Regiment of the Royal Australian Artillery (RAA). Then prior to Federation, the RAA and the Permanent Artillery of South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania all combined, becoming the Royal Australian Artillery Regiment with two Batteries of Field Artillery; Battery A from Sydney and Battery B from Melbourne.This original uniform tunic of the pre-Federation Victorian Permanent Artillery is significant for its association with Australia's military defence and the fortifications of our district, state and country. The tunic is also significant, representing part of the history and evolution of uniforms in the Australian military forces. The tunic is also significant in its representation of Australia's independence in forming its own defences. The tunic has local significance in its connection with local social events.Tunic or jacket, part of the full dress uniform of the pre-Federation Victorian Permanent Artillery operating from 1893 to 1903. Original, single-breasted tunic of dark blue wool, red piping trim, black cotton lining in body. Sleeves lined with blue striped, white cotton. Front closure has eight brass buttons. Red band-style collar with hook-and-eye closure has gold bullion braid trim and a brass badge pinned each side at the front. Upper right sleeve has three inverted chevrons on red fabric with gold bullion braid trim (rank of Sergeant). Both sleeves have gold bullion braid 'Austrian knot' emblems stitched onto lower arm, with ends finishing on the inner sleeve. Shoulder epaulettes have red piping and smaller brass buttons. Closed back vent has vertical scalloped design with six brass buttons, in two columns of three, and red piping trim. Brass belt hook is attached to the left back waist, close to the seam (right side has a mark indicating a previous similar clip). Inside left breast is a concealed pocket. Tunic has both machine and hand stitching. All brass shank-style buttons have matching Artillery emblems with inscriptions on the back. The two brass collar badges have additional artillery emblems of exploding grenade and star as well as an inscription. Buttons were made for W. Moncton, of Melbourne and marked with his name. He traded from 1899, dating the tunic to between 1899 and 1903.Button front: Artillery emblem on front (field cannon facing left, in front of a muzzle-loading ram rod). Button back: engraved "W. MONCTON . MELBOURNE ." Collar badges: Artillery emblem (field cannon facing right | stars | exploding grenade | "AUSTRALIA")flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, uniform jacket, uniform tunic, garrison volunteer uniform, fortifications in victoria, victorian permanent artillery, pre-federation military uniform, sergeant's uniform, jacket, militia, victoria, victorian volunteer forces, victorian regiment, royal australian artillery, raa, field gun, sergeant, w. moncton, garrison, dress uniform, tunic, scarlet collar, red collar, scarlet piping, red piping, gold bullion, artillery emblem, light horse, artillery, mounted troops, victorian garrison artillery corps -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DOCUMENTS, 1) 1941 - 1942 .2) 1915-1944 .3) 26.2.1941 .4)20.10.1944 ? .5) 10.3.1944? .6) 2.5.1942? .7)? .8) 30.4.1942 .9) 7.5.1942
... description V57996 and VX148845 H.T. Ridge, military and medical... description V57996 and VX148845 H.T. Ridge, military and medical ...Henry Thomas Ridge initially enlisted in September 1934 No V57996, 8th Australian Infantry Battalion CMF. He rose to Sergeant then qualified as a Lieutenant on 8.10.41. He was stationed in Darwin during the bombing 19th Feb 1941. He was discharged and the re enlisted as VX148845 AIF on 9.3.44. He served overseas and was discharged 29.7.46 in 8MD Papua. Refer 473P.1) Pay book No 257028, brown covers re H.T Ridge. .2) Drivers Licence No 214206, Army issue, brown fabric covers, folds in three re H.T. Ridge Lieut. .3) Drivers Licence No 592440,civilian, yellowish paper, red, blue, black writing re H.T. Ridge. Feb 29-1941. .4) Army "Final Statement account," form W.F.88 re VX149945 Ridge HT, 20.10.44. Paper, black and white, stamped 21 october 1944. .5) Typed note re Lieut H. Ridge, yellowed paper dated 10.3.44, red lettering at top of page " CUTSA New South Wales". .6) Letter, dated 2.5.1942 to Mrs E. Ridge re H. Ridge "Seriously ill with appendicectomy.", letter yellowed. .7) Cardboard , yellowed, typed and hand written re brief description V57996 and VX148845 H.T. Ridge, military and medical history. .8) Telegram Re " V57996 H.T. Ridge seriously ill 30th April." Double sided, front Blue with message, rear red, stamped 1 May 1942. .9) Telegram re " V57996 H.T Ridge removed from ill list 7th May 1942, double sided, front blue with message, rear red, stamped 18th may 1942. .10) Pay book No 195734, yellow covers re H.T Ridge.documents - licences / letters, communication - telegraphic, photography - photographs -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Sextant, Late 20th Century
... to produce and develop marine instruments for commercial and military... to produce and develop marine instruments for commercial and military ...In 1941, the scientific instrument manufacturing firms of Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, London, England, and Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland, came together to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Kelvin Company History: The origins of the company lie in the highly successful and strictly informal relationship between William Thomson (1824-1907), Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University from 1846-1899 and James White, a Glasgow optical maker. James White (1824-1884) founded the firm of James White, an optical instrument maker in Glasgow in 1850 and was involved in supplying and mending apparatus for Thomson university laboratory and working with him on experimental constructions. White was declared bankrupt in August 1861 and released several months later. In 1870, White was largely responsible for equipping William Thomson laboratory in the new University premises at Gilmore hill. From 1876, he was producing accurate compasses for metal ships to Thomson design during this period and this became an important part of his business in the last years of his life. He was also involved in the production of sophisticated-sounding machinery that Thomson had designed to address problems encountered laying cables at sea, helping to make possible the first transatlantic cable connection. At the same time, he continued to make a whole range of more conventional instruments such as telescopes, microscopes and surveying equipment. White's association with Thomson continued until he died. After his death, his business continued under the same name, being administered by Matthew Edwards (until 1891 when he left to set up his own company. Thomson who became Sir William Thomson and then Baron Kelvin of Largs in 1892, continued to maintain his interest in the business after James White's death. In 1884 raising most of the capital needed to construct and equip new workshops in Cambridge Street, Glasgow. At these premises, the company continued to make the compass Thomson had designed during the 1870s and to supply it in some quantity, especially to the Admiralty. At the same time, the firm became increasingly involved in the design, production and sale of electrical apparatus. In 1899, Lord Kelvin resigned from his University chair and became, in 1900, a director in the newly formed limited liability company Kelvin & James White Ltd which had acquired the business of James White. At the same time Kelvin's nephew, James Thomson Bottomley (1845-1926), joined the firm. In 1904, a London branch office was opened which by 1915 had become known as Kelvin, White & Hutton Ltd. Kelvin & James White Ltd underwent a further change of name in 1913, becoming Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd. Hughes Company History: Henry Hughes & Sons were founded in 1838 in London as a maker of chronographic and scientific instruments. The firm was incorporated as “Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd” in 1903. In 1923, the company produced its first recording echo sounder and in 1935 a controlling interest in the company was acquired by S Smith & Son Ltd resulting in the development and production of marine and aircraft instruments. Following the London office's destruction in the Blitz of 1941, a collaboration was entered into with Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd resulting in the establishing “Marine Instruments Ltd”. Following the formal amalgamation of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd in 1947 to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Marine Instruments Ltd then acted as regional agents in the UK for Kelvin & Hughes Ltd who were essentially now a part of Smith's Industries Ltd founded in 1944 and the successors of S. Smith & Son Ltd. Kelvin & Hughes Ltd went on to develop various marine radar and echo sounders supplying the Ministry of Transport, and later the Ministry of Defence. The firm was liquidated in 1966 but the name was continued as Kelvin Hughes, a division of the Smiths Group. In 2002, Kelvin Hughes continues to produce and develop marine instruments for commercial and military. G. Falconer Company History: G Falconer (Hong Kong Ltd) appear to have had a retail presence in Hong Kong since 1885, according to the company website, and currently have a shop in the Peninsula Hotel. G Falconer was the Hong Kong selling agent for several British companies. Ross Ltd of 111 New Bond St London was one and the other was Kelvins Nautical Instruments. Falconers were primarily watchmakers, jewellers and diamond merchants.They were also agents for Admiralty Charts, Ross binoculars and telescopes, and sold English Silverware and High Class English Jewellery. In 1928 the company was operating from the Union Building opposite the Hong Kong general post office. It is unclear if the item is an original Sextant made by Kelvin prior to his amalgamation with Henry Hughes & Sons in 1941 as Kelvin appears to have only made compasses up to this date. If the Sextant can be established that it was made by Kelvin then it is very significant and a rare item made for and distributed through their Hong Kong selling agents G Falconer Ltd. There are many Sextants advertised for sale stating "Kelvin & Hughes 1917 model sextant". These can be regarded as replicas as the company was not formed until 1941 and production of marine instruments was not fully under way until after the war in 1947. Further investigation needs to be undertaken to accurately determine the provenance of this item. As the writer currently has the impression that the subject object was possibly made by Kelvin and Hughes in the mid to late 20th century or is a replica made by an unknown maker in the late 1970s. Purchased as an exhibition of marine navigational instruments for the Flagstaff Hill museum. The Sextant is a brass apparatus with filters and telescope lens, and comes with a wooden felt lined storage box. It is a doubly reflecting navigation instrument that measures the angular distance between two visible objects. The primary use of a sextant is to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation.G Falconer and Co. 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