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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, City of Nunawading Bicentennial History Writing Competition, 1988
Entry in open section of the City of Nunawading Bicentennial History Writing Competition - runner up - 'Aboriginals in Melbourne and Yarra area;' by Nigel Philpoy of Mitcham.Entry in open section of the City of Nunawading Bicentennial History Writing Competition - runner up - 'Aboriginals in Melbourne and Yarra area;' by Nigel Philpoy of Mitcham.Entry in open section of the City of Nunawading Bicentennial History Writing Competition - runner up - 'Aboriginals in Melbourne and Yarra area;' by Nigel Philpoy of Mitcham.aborigines, philpot, nigel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History is preserved
History is preserved.History is preserved - Historic Vermont Primary School has moved to its final home at the new Vermont Primary School in Nurlendi Road. With photo.History is preserved.primary schools, vermont primary school, no. 1022, vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, History takes a turn for the better, 10/08/1988
'History takes a turn for the better', article on opening of an historical annexe to Schwerkolt Cottage Museum, with photo of Bill Gray, president of Nunawading Historical Society.gray, bill, schwerkolt cottage, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Local History Room, 27/06/2001
Coloured Photo of Society Members at work in Local History Room. Front: Ted Arrowsmith, Rosalie Whalen, Back: David Harris, Peter Simmenauer.nunawading & district historical society, arrowsmith, ted, whalen, rosalie, harris, david, simmenauer, peter -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Document, W.J. Evans, History of Otway Roads. W.J. Evans, June 1981
Document. History of Otway Roads. W.J. Evans. 1st ed. W.J. Evans; Beech Forest (Vic); 1981. 13 p. Soft cover.otways; roads; history; -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Book - Notebook: Speech script by Donald Clark, Speech script by Donald Clark - history of Tarnagulla CWA (1938-1993), 1994
Soft cover note book, plastic cover. Script for a speech by Donald Clark on the history of Tarnagulla CWA (1938-1993), delivered June 1994. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Lloyd Clement John, Rees Jacqueline, The Last Shilling A History of Repatriation in Australia, 1994
A history of the Commonwealth Repatriation Department, its many functions over 75 years from 1919 to 1994, the policies, administration and changes over the years.social history, rehabilitation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Rienits, Rex and Thea, A Pictorial History of Australia, 1980
History of Australia from Aboriginal occupation, early European contact as a penal settlement, federation, until the mid 20th century. Well illustrated and indexed.social history, photography -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, History of S.S. 4180 Ringwood East 1916-1923 (Summary, plus detailed history by J. Hookey)
A one page document on the history SS 4180 Ringwood East. In 1916 a petition signed by 33 residents was presented to the Minister of Education by Mr J Rouget M.L.A. stating the need for a school at Ringwood East. The District Inspector Mr A.N. Barry recommended a full time school for 75 to 100 children. The building was commenced in 1923. A second 3 page document on the history of the school written by J Hookey and states the 4 acre site was purchased from Mr Ted Lindsay for somewhere between 200 and 300 pounds. A.E. Wieland of Camberwell erected the the school at a cost to the Department of 2,227 pounds. It was opened on July 7th 1924 by the Head Teacher Mr Walter Whittle. 59 pupils were enrolled. Arthur Meyland was the first pupil enrolled. By 1969 the school consisted of 15 classrooms and a central library. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Audrey N. Steele, Family History of John & Annie Pope, 1992
This is the second Book about my Pioneering ancestors. The First was about "Pioneering Freelands Henry & Ann.Lime Green card cover with black border black text, drawing of mine poppet head with b/w photo of the old Bull & Mouth hotel Murtoa. Family History of John & Annie Pope (Underlined) Settlers at Daylesford, Stawell & Murtoa, Victoria Inside: To The Stawell Historical Society with thanks & the compliments of the writer Audrey N Steelestawell -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - saddle, 1880's
Saddle made to military specifications at the time of the Boer war, late 1800"s As manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBrown leather military style saddle saddle, boer war, a.i.f. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Research Folder, Canadian Military Pattern Trucks (Ringwood Timber and Trading Co)t: Uncatalogued research material
Directory containing various research material such as photographs, scanned documents. Items in the directory are uncatalogued at this stage. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet, CAPT W STANLEY LEWIS et al, Military Map Reading for the New Army, 1941
Military Map Reading for the New ArmyCardboard Covered booklet. This has 64 pages with illustrations. It is bound with 2 staples.Military Map Reading for the New Armymap reading, judging distance -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Drivers Licence, Australian Military Forces Army Driving Licence
Cpl. Ronald Warren Ellis, EM (VX502517) was born in Brunswick in 1927. His family moved to Lara when he was young, and his schooling took place at the Lara State School. After finishing his education, Ron took up employment at Sims Coopers in Corio. Ron was enlisted in the second AIF at Melbourne, and posted to the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Greta west of Newcastle, NSW. After 3 months training, he was sent to the Service Corps Training Centre for driver and maintenance training in Ingleburn, south of Sydney. When this course was completed, Ron was posted to the Australian Army Service Corps as a driver motor vehicle with the 2nd AIF. Rons service with the AIF lasted 425 days, when he was then transferred to the Interim Army for a further 309 days. The duration of his service was in NSW. Ron was discharged from the Army in Melbourne on the 4th of May 1948. In 1957, Ron enlisted in the CMF and served with 22nd Construction Squadron for 17 years with the last 5 as a Corporal, and was awarded the Efficiency Medal for long service and good conduct.Brown canvas booklet that is folded into three. Licence gives details of Army number, name, rank and type of vehicle that is able to be driven. Licence has been issued to Private Ronald Warren Ellis on 24/01/1948. No. 258778 Army No. V?SOL517 Rank: Private Name in full: Ellis, Ronald Warren Unit: Transferred to (unit): Having passed the prescribed tests ... authorised to drive... types of ... vehicles within the Commonwealth of Australia and Territories. Signature of Driver: drivers licence, australian military forces, army, private, ellis, ww2, wwii, world war two, second world war -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Military Black dress tie
Made for use by Australian service personal.Black dress tie with red lining.Label inside with manufactures information on it. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Stand Easy - After the Defeat of Japan 1945 Published for The Australian Military Forces by Australian War Memorial, 1945
A collection of personal stories which extended from the collection of Khaki and Green. The service numbers have been used to identify those who have contributed to the content.Personal recounts and reminiscing of service by Army service personnel, after the Japanese surrender. The title 'Stand Easy' meaning that whilst there was a surrender the Army's task still continued. Contributors to this publication can be identified by their service number.Green hardcover with light green text and picture of soldier. The spine also has light green text of title. The inside front and back covers have green art geometric patterns. Illustrations, photographs, cartoons, blamey, nerve war, medical evacuation, 2nd australian corps, surrender of japan, bougainville, borneo, 5th australian division, 6th australian division, 7th australian division, 9th australian division, tarakan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Sid Harta Publishers, The Happy Warrior-An Anthology of Australian and New Zealand Military Poetry, 2001
ISBN 0-9577-8246-2Softcover book with illustrations. Front cover has title in white at top, grainy image of soldiers in a trench and a poppy with wattle sprig at bottom."Donated by Bgo Y Men's Club"books, military, amy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Article, ZILLES COLLECTION: Montrose Cottage and Eureka Military Museum; Historical Information of Restoration, 1977
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Montrose Cottage was build c1856 by John Alexander, builder. He was a Scottish stone mason. It was built with bluestone and hand-made bricks. It is on the Historic Buildings Register, National Trust (Victoria). It is important as a substantial and very early stone cottage. The house is now open to the public. It also provides short term accommodation - self contained apartments. Printed sheet gives information of the project and restoration of the cottage. Mention given to people who donated item to decorate the rooms.Typed sheet with small drawing in top left of page.Printed Jan. 1977zilles printers, montrose cottage, restoration project, ballarat -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Mackie & Co Ltd, Manual of Elementary Military Hygiene 1912, 22 Aug 1912
Hard covered book of 97 pagesWO 1680 Major McAuley Mailer -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BOX, Allan, soldier in the family : a source book for Australian military genealogy, the First Fleet to the Gulf War, 1994
Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. 'To Phillip Island and District Historical Society. In memory of the late Allan Box. Best wishes from Julie Box'.soldiers, australia, genealogy, handbooks, manuals -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, J. Macgowan, Field of Mars : being an alphabetical digestion of the principal naval and military engagements in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, particularly of Great Britain and her allies, from the ninth century to the present period, 1781
Inscribed: To John Cleeland from J.A.L [?] 30/9/71. Labelled: Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest. Cowes Free Public Library. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, LEWES, Vivian B. et al, Service chemistry : being a short manual of chemistry and metallurgy and their application in the naval and military services, 1913
Labelled 'Himmer Bequest', 'Cowes Public Library'. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Instrument - Military Bugle
Unlike most regimental bugles made in England, this bugle does not bear a crest or evidence of manufacturer. This bugle is therefore believed to be manufactured in India.This bugle has representational significance as a standard issue item of the British Commonwealth Forces.Brass bugle, damaged/buckled bell, two pipes, chrome mouth piece. Missing original mouthpiece and chain.empire made, bugle, instrument, musical instrument, india -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, R. H. Montague, How to trace your military ancestors in Australia and New Zealand, by R. H. Montague, 1989_
Paperback, 157 p. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough RSL - military hardware at entrance to RSL, 1940o
This photo shows the gun at the entrance to the Greensborough RSL (Main Street Greensborough). It is a 25 pounder gun-howitzer, the standard British field gun of WW2, introduced here from 1940. We used them in great numbers, right up to the 1960s, and even manufactured them here, hence why every RSL seems to have one. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, It’s military precision, 21/06/2017
Montmorency aerospace manufacturer Lovitt Technologies has received global recognition as one of the world’s top performing suppliers..News article 1 page, black text, colour image.montmorency, lovitt technologies -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet, Compiled by a Signalling Officer, Signalling Handbook for Australian Military Forces, n.d
Booklet, 96 pages, fawn cardboard covers, black print -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, The Defence Military Training Pamphlet No 3 1943, June 1943
Soft covered booklet issued as guidance of formation and higher commanders regarding the doctrine and rules of modern defence for sub-unit commandersRestrictedtraining manuals, defence, world war 2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Camouflage Military Training Pamphlet No 46 Part 3 Huts Camps and Installations 1944, April 1944
Soft covered booklet detailing the camouflage of camps, installations and dumps outside the effective range of enemy artillery. Restricted Supersedes the 1942 editioncamouflage, world war 2, -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Operations Military Training Pamphlet No 23 Part X The Infantry Division in the Advance 1941, 1941
Soft covered booklet dealing with the considerations of the advance of an Infantry DivisionNot to be published Document must not fall into enemy handsinfantry tactics, world war 2