Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Clinical Problems of War

This blanket was made in 1939. The blankets spent 60 years at the Belgrave Heights Convention Centre, This was/is a catered accommodation lodge and these blankets were used by campers.Woollen blanket. Grey with 3 blue stripes. White overlock stitching on the edge. Blanket label reads B.H.C Collins Bros 1939.B.H.C./ COLLINS BROS. / 1939

Invoice Dr to Malcolm Moore Ltd, Engineers and Contractors, to Mr H. F. Pearson, Wonga Road, Ringwood, Victoria. Receipt with Victorian duty stamp attached - July 1944 1 new English Fordson Tractor, 4.3 gear box complete with radial drawbar,choke control, steel wheels with Duplex grips fitted. Orchard type fittings. £338.10.0 Less Allowance £13.17.0. Total amount and receipt £324.13.0.

Dark blue grey covered notebook or lined journal, with red binding, four sections, 22 sheets per section, titled "Paint Shop - Buses from Feb. 1944", listing bus types, painting details, date in service, details of painting work through to Dec. 1959. and some other details of buses painted and hours worked etc through to Jan. 1963. Marked "buses" in white ink on spine of book.trams, tramways, mmtb, buses, repainting

George Thompson had just come home from New Zealand. In the photo is sister Mavis Thompson and possibly George's parentsBlack and white photo taken in 1939/40 of weatherboard house built about 1922 in Creek Road, Mitcham - now called Bird Street. The house is now demolished.creek road mitcham, thompson, george

For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo was published in the March 1945 newsletter so was from the party in December 1944. The caption says 'Oscar the bull was a great success with the children at the Junior Legacy Club's Christmas party in Government House grounds. The fact that Oscar wore boots did not in the least detract from his popularity, judging by the expressions of glee.' The governor at the time was His Excellency Sir Frederick Mann. This photo shows an entertainer dressed as a cow and the children on the lawn of Government House. It is from 1944 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of an entertainer dressed as a cow and children at a Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing

Black and white photograph from Allan Studios which according to Scott's history includes AIF, RAAF, USAF trainees with Principal Strang and other staff 1944 (Scott p.55)collingwood technical school, defence forces training scheme, students, nmit

This book is a follow one from the first volume written by Paul Hasluck. Maps, illustrations and photographsThe development and significant events of Australian politics during 1942-1945Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - The Government and the People 1942-45Australian War Memorialfall of singapore, south west pacific command, bombs on australian soil, macarthur, macarthur takes command, industrial - coal, austerity, manpower difficulties, 1943 elections, san francisco conference, the end of hitler's war, john curtin is dead, the surrender of japan

Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Middle East and Far East

Part One - Medical services of the RAN Part 2 - Medical Services of the RAAF. Part 3 - Women in the Army Medical Services.Women in the Medical ServicesAustralia in the War of 1939-1945 - Medical Services of the RAN and RAAFAustralian War Memorialran raaf medical, building the naval medical service, medical stores and eqipment, living conditions in ships, prisoners of war, burns, infectious diseases, diseases of the skin, affections of the ear, nose and throat, dental branch, medical units in base areas and in the field, milne bay to noemfoor, morotai to philippines and borneo, aviation medical, medical aspects of survival, raaf nursing service, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, the australian army medical women's service

Black and white photo of Husband, Charles Edward, 1864 - 1939.husband, charles edward

Small Sepia Photograph of 10 Council Staff and Cr McCaskill (Originally image P0124)Written on back of photograph, "November, 1944. Ringwood council staff. Cr. J.K. McCaskill seated"

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people sitting on the lawn at Roseleigh guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in about 1944.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people sitting on the lawn at Roseleigh guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in about 1944.Marysville - Roseleigh/ about 1944 Front 3rd Right/ Nancy Duncan ALPHA/ PHOTO SERVICE/ BOX HILL 93marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, nancy duncan

David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.Signatures: David J Kinnane; W Blackburn VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - AMBULANCE ORGANISATION - Certificate of Proficiency This is to certify that David J Kinnane has passed his 4th year examination in the First Aid to the injured. Melbourne 1944 W Blackburn - Ambulance Officerdavid kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, 1938, rupert m downes, rpert downes, v. e. southwood, st john ambulance association

For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo shows a toddler enjoying a slide with her mother's help. It is from 1944 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of a girl on a slide at Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing

John McNaughton studied at the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1929. The School of Horticulture depicted in this photograph could be associated with the Education Department who had a State Schools' Nursery at Hughesdale.Mounted black and white photo of a group of people who studied Horticulture. One of them is John McNaughton who stands second from the left in the back row.Verso in pencil - ' School of Horticulture, Part 1. May 1939. John [McNaughton] 2nd left back row.horticulture, school of horticulture, mcnaughton, john mcnaughton

For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo shows two girls junior legatees wearing crepe paper party hats and enjoying refreshments. It is from 1944 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of two girls at a Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing

For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo shows four junior legatee boys wearing crepe paper party hats and enjoying refreshments. It is from 1944 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of 4 boys eating at a Government House Christmas party, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing

.1 - Foolscap duplicated sheet with changes marked in red ink and pencil notes along the bottom edge, titled "Christmas Eve - Sunday 24 December 1939 - Special late trams and buses to be run in connection with the choral and musical festival to be held in Alexandra Gardens from 11pm to Midnight". Lists routes, times from terminus, city, and arrive back at the depot. Gives details for both the Southern and Northern systems. Dated 21/11/1939, signed W. Simpson Assistant Manager. .2 - Associated passenger check sheet - completed for St Kilda Road at intersection of City Road - records 10 trams with passenger number - does not give car number. Form No 3/201 - July 1939. .3 - Notice to Conductors and Bus Operators - all depots except Footscray and Clifton Hill dated 21/12/1939 on foolscap duplicated paper, advising crews of the event, minimum fares of 6d, special tickets and completion of revenue journals. signed by S. M. Richardson as Manager (stamped signature).trams, tramways, mmtb, public transport, holiday arrangements, buses, services, christmas, tickets, revenue journal, conductors

David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.David Kinnane; July 1939; Arthur Sherwin; Henry Smith MDBS; V. E. Southwood; Railways Roll 169david kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, 1938, rupert m downes, rpert downes, v. e. southwood, st john ambulance association

Newspaper clippings with photographs under heading "Some of Ringwood's War Workers" - The Weekly Times, November 29, 1944.

Andrew Edwardson Gates was born on the 30th December 1915 in Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted in South Melbourne on the 4th November 1939 whilst living in East Brunswick, Victoria. Discharged on the 5th October 1945 with the rank of Private.Full set as follows: 1939-1945 Star The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar The Pacific Star 1939-1945 Defence Medal 1939-1945 War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal with Miniatures The recipients name and service number are impressed on the bottom edge of the 1939-1945 Defence, 1939-1945 War and 1939-1945 Australia Service medals - VX2151, A. E. Gates. A Gates is engraved on the back of the 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal.

Andrew Edwardson Gates was born on the 30th December 1915 in Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted in South Melbourne on the 4th November 1939 whilst living in East Brunswick, Victoria. Discharged on the 5th October 1945 with the rank of Private.Full set as follows: 1939-1945 Star The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar The Pacific Star 1939-1945 Defence Medal 1939-1945 War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal with Miniatures The recipients name and service number are impressed on the bottom edge of the 1939-1945 Defence, 1939-1945 War and 1939-1945 Australia Service medals - VX2151, A. E. Gates. A Gates is engraved on the back of the 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal.