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Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument - (SP) AAP 7730.009-7 Amendment List No 5 to Defence Instruction (Air Force) Technical Maintenance Plan P4 Truck Fire Aircraft
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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Equipment - Protective metal dust mask associated with Dr Lorna Lloyd-Green
This style of mask was developed in Britain and began to appear from the 1930s, though original models may have been produced in the 1920s. Various patents for this style of mask were still being filed in the 1960s, so they were used for a considerable period of time. It is possible that the original filter pads for these masks contained asbestos, as they supposedly utilised 'fire proof' materials. Asbestos was already in use in other British respirator masks at this time. Original cataloguing information believed this item to be an eye shield, but further research has indicated that this is not the case.Mask consists of a metal plate designed to cover the lower half of the face. There is a recess along the top edge of the plate designed for the nose to sit in. There is a large oblong opening with rounded corners at the centre of the mask, which is a mouth opening to assist speech and is the main air intake. There are five round holes on either side of the mask, likely included to decrease the mask's breathing resistance for the wearer. Rounded slots at each edge of the mask are threaded through with an elastic strap, used for attaching the mask to the face. This mask would have been used with a filtering pad attached, but the pad is missing. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Letter - Letter & Envelope
A letter written by 8RAR soldier in Vietnam to "Dear De" outlining events about an incident with the detonation of a mine, number killed and injured. The writer states he was not involved in the incident as he was serving at the fire support base, not the battle front.An envelope and a two paged letter written on Australian Forces Vietnam letterhead paper, dated Sunday 1st March. The envelope is addressed to Mis D Maschette and the letter starts off with "Dear De". It is written in blue ink. The envelope has a red and blue striped border with the "Air Mail" symbol in the top left hand corner. A map of Vietnam is located under the air mail symbol. Australian Force Vietnam Coat of arms header/ Blue ink/ 8RAR/ Air Mailletter, wayne maschette, aust. force vietnam, sig pl, suppt co, 8rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Lookout
... Hancock was directing the fire from the air.... Hancock was directing the fire from the air. Lookout 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 crew member keeping lookout on a deck of HMAS Hobart during a fire mission into Vinh, a major choke point in North Vietnam, where convoys were formed for the move into South Vietnam. A forward air controller from USS Hancock was directing the fire from the air.photograph, hmas hobart, vinh, uss hancock, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, crew members -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub BranchWeapon - Artillery shell for 25 pounder Gun/Howitzer, Artillery Shell, 1954
The Ordnance QF 25-pounder was the major British field gun and howitzer during the Second World War. Many Commonwealth countries used them during WW2 and Australia produced the guns at General Motors Holden. They were renowned for their rapid rate of fire and when firing at maximum range (12,253m -13,400yds) one gun could have up to 5 shells in the air at once. In North Africa during WW2, they were sometimes called upon to act as anti-tank guns. A shortened and lightened version of the gun was made in Australia and used in jungle operations.Steel conical projectile25 PR MK 1 L35 ME 11/54 -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumVehicle - VF Series 2 SS Ute
This vehicle is an example of the last Ute produced by GMHProduced and sold by GMHLight My Fire (Orange) body black tray body, air vents on bonnet, black Grille.Chrome Holden emblem on Back tail gate and grille centre, series II Both sides tail gate. LS3 6.2 litreV8 0n front bumper LHS SS both side rear quarter panels.vehicle, ute, holden ss -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Morrocco, John, The Vietnam Experience: Rain of Fire - Air War, 1969-1973 (Copy 2)
... The Vietnam Experience: Rain of Fire - Air War, 1969-1973... Experience: Rain of Fire - Air War, 1969-1973 (Copy 2). Book Morrocco ...Catpain Gerald J. Greven was sitting outside his hootch at the Special Forces camp outside An Loc on night early in May 1969, when he saw three rotating beacons pass by overhead heading west toward the Cambodian border, only a few miles away. Minutes later, large flashes appeared on the horizon.Catpain Gerald J. Greven was sitting outside his hootch at the Special Forces camp outside An Loc on night early in May 1969, when he saw three rotating beacons pass by overhead heading west toward the Cambodian border, only a few miles away. Minutes later, large flashes appeared on the horizon. vietnam war, 1961 -1975, cambodian border, catpain gerald j. greven -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Morrocco, John, The Vietnam Eexperience: Rain of Fire - Air War, 1969-1973 (Copy 1)
... The Vietnam Eexperience: Rain of Fire - Air War, 1969-1973... Eexperience: Rain of Fire - Air War, 1969-1973 (Copy 1). Book Morrocco ...Catpain Gerald J. Greven was sitting outside his hootch at the Special Forces camp outside An Loc on night early in May 1969, when he saw three rotating beacons pass by overhead heading west toward the Cambodian border, only a few miles away. Minutes later, large flashes appeared on the horizon.Catpain Gerald J. Greven was sitting outside his hootch at the Special Forces camp outside An Loc on night early in May 1969, when he saw three rotating beacons pass by overhead heading west toward the Cambodian border, only a few miles away. Minutes later, large flashes appeared on the horizon. vietnam war, 1961 -1975, cambodian border, catpain gerald j. greven -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MARKS COLLECTION: CODE OF SIGNALS FOR MINES CHART
Poster, printed on coated fabric, wooden hanger on top. Yellow background, printed in red and blue. 'Code of Signals, Section 45 (19) of the Mines Act 1961. lode and alluvial mines, signals for winding' Signals: 1 stop when in motion, 1 heave up, 2 lower, 3 hold fast danger, 4 pause men coming to surface, 6 cage at liberty, 7 change tanks or cages, 8 put drum in or out of gear, 9 turn air on or off, 10 accident, 15 serious accident. Also lists firing signals. Advertisements for suppliers to mining companies around border of poster. E.g. Jaques Bros., Engineers, Coppin Street, Richmond, Melbourne. Ore and Stone Breakers manufactured in various sizes (has illustration of machine). James Hardie & Co., 581 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Necessaries for success in mining enterprises are: Dick's original balata belting to drive your machinery with; Genuine Dodge wood split pulleys on the shafting, and fibro ciment(sic) sheets to protect you from fire. These sheets are also acid-proof.bendigo, mining, code of signals -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CODE OF SIGNALS FOR ENGINE ROOM IN MINE
Heavy card sign printed in black. Code of Signals, including winding, pumping, interplat signals. Firing Signal printed across middle of sign. Winding signals: 1 Stop when in motion, 1 Heave up, 2 Lower, 3 Hold fast! Danger, 4 Men on, 6, Cage at liberty, 7 Change Tanks or Cages, 8 Put drum in or out of gear, 9 Turn Air on or off, 10 Accident, 15 Serious Accident. Firing Signal 4 pause 3 - holes charged ready to fire, 1 Heave up.Boltons Print, Bendigobendigo, mining, code of signals -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, 1903 c
Man at fire looks like Nicholas Caire Photographer. Woman Mrs Caire who often travelled with him. Young man possibly H D Bulmer who travelled with Caire and learned photography. Other man helped lug the gearBlack and white photograph showing three men and a woman at a basic campsite of tarpaulin tent washing line and open air cooking in East Gippsland Victoriasettlers -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Vertical file, City of Camberwell
A vertical file of clippings and general information relating to the City of Camberwell including: 1. Election notice, The Argus, 28.8.1937 (1 page). 2. “City news”: Council announces conservation position. Undated. (8 pages). 3. “Council to introduce new waste collection”. Undated Council publication. (4 pages). 4. Camberwell newsletter (incomplete, undated). (4 pages). 5. Camberwell City News, December 1983. (8 pages). 6. Camberwell City News, October, 1984. (8 pages). 7. City of Camberwell 1984/5 budget. (8 pages). 8. ‘’Recycling – It’s up to you’’ (source uncertain, like Council publication undated). (1 page). 9. ‘’Big bins arrive’’, Free Press, 1.2.1984. (1 page). 10. New bins photo and article – no heading; Free Press, 11 April 1884 with note re role of Cr Jim Rumpf. 11. Booklet: Camberwell Your City 82, 31 pages includes business ads as well as municipal information; published 1982. 12. Article re Richard Pearse, newly elected councillor re his philosophy; SHNN No 9, April / May 1984. 13. Article re Mary Drost, newly elected councillor re her philosophy; SHNN No 4, June / July, 1983. 14. Article re Irene Wegner, newly elected councillor re his philosophy; SHNN No 18, October / November 1985. 15. Article asking questions of ward candidates Patrick Trost and Alex Briggs, SHNN No 11, August / September 1984. 16. Articles re new councillors Jennie Carey and Sally Brentnall, SHNN No 39, April /May 1989. 17. Articles re views of ward candidates Wendy Nettle, David McCloskey and Alan Black, SHNN No 23, August / September 1986. 18. Article re CEO Brian Jones, SHNN No 39, April / may 1989. 19. Article questioning Council's conservation strategy in the light of proposed Red rooster development and forthcoming sale of then post office in Canterbury Road, SHHN No 64, June / July 1993. 20. Article urging voting at August 1992 local government elections; candidates mentioned: Bryan Steele, Joe Stanley, Ted Dugdale, Ilias Gouletas, Dennis Whelan, Phillip Barresi, SHNN No 59, August / September 1992. 21. Article re Phillip Barresi and Ilias Gouletsas - with photos, SHNN No 59, August / September 1992. 22. Article re Dennis Whelan and Ted Dugdale - with photos, SHNN No 59, August / September 1992. 23. Exhibition pamphlet: 'Camberwell - As we were' produced for Victoria's 150th anniversary, 3-21 June 1985. (REF: SH2023/1/2) 24. Pamphlet re Centenary of proclamation of Boroondara Shire, 17 November 1871; includes photos. (REF: SH2023/1/5) 25. Letter from John Paech to Miss V White of Barton Street re opposition to proposed transfer of part of Surrey Hills from City of Camberwell to City of Box Hill, dated 25 July 1986. NB/ Correspondant is Miss Val White. 26. City of Camberwell By-Law No 214 - Incinerator, BBQ & Open Air Burning By-Law, dated 20 April 1988. 27. City of Camberwell By-Law No 207 - Prevention & extinguishing fires, suppressing nuisances, and regulating times incinerators may be used; dated 16 July 1984. city of camberwell, cr jim rumpf, waste collection, recycling, local government -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAward - Presentation Case with Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguish Flying Cross medal awarded to John Hudson WILKINSON 400444 born 18/2/1914 at Rutherglen. He was a Pharmaceutical Chemist prior to enlisting in the RAAF on 2/9/1940 He was reporting missing during air operations over East Prussia and later presumed to have lost his life on 30/8/1944 Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross - citation reads Pilot Officer Wilkinson is an air gunner of great ability and determination. He has taken part in a large number of operational sorties many of which have been against some of German's most heavily defended targets. On one occasion in March 1944 when engaged n an attack on Stuttgart a Junkers 88 attacked his aircraft five times but Pilot Officer Wilkinson by his accurate directions to his captain and coolly aimed return fire drove ff the enemy aircraft in a badly damaged condition. At all times his unwavering devotion to duty and constant alertness have inspired confidence in his crew. The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 to other ranks, of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy"Black case which opens out from right side. The top affixed by two side hinges on the left and push in pin on the right side. Inside case the top is lined in satin fabric imprinted with a black crest and the base is lined in felt containing a silver metal medal in the shape of a cross attached to a purple and while diagonally striped ribbon.On Top - DFC impressed in gold colour paint. Inside Top - Royal Mint Medal inscriptions -400444 Flt Lt Wilkinson Stuttgart 1944 pilot officer john hudson wilkinson, dfc, ww2, raaf, kia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Huey Resupply
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 RAAF Huey delivers 44 gallon drums of diesel to an Australian Fire Support Base for refuelling APC's and Centurian tanks supporting infantry operations.photograph, raaf, 9 sqn, huey helicopter, 1st atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, fire support base, royal australian air force, apc, centurion tank, infantry operations, denis gibbons -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchDocument - Defence Service Record, J H Wilkinson DFC
Defence records belonging to 400444 John Hudson WILKINSON born 18./2/1914 at Rutherglen. He was a Pharmaceutical Chemist prior to enlisting in the RAAF on 2/9/1940 Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross - citation reads Pilot Officer Wilkinson is an air gunner of great ability and determination. He has taken part in a large number of operational sorties many of which have been against some of German's most heavily defended targets. On one occasion in March 1944 when engaged n an attack on Stuttgart a Junkers 88 attacked his aircraft five times but Pilot Officer Wilkinson by his accurate directions to his captain and coolly aimed return fire drove ff the enemy aircraft in a badly damaged condition. At all times his unwavering devotion to duty and constant alertness have inspired confidence in his crew. Killed in battle over Europe on 30/8/1944.White and green folder depicted with a sprig of rosemary above large group of soldiers.Defence Service Records National Archives of Australiapilot officer john hudson wilkinson, dfc, ww2, raaf, kia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Citation To Accompany the Award of The Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Garry G. Cooper
A copy of the Citation To Accompany the Award of The Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Garry G. CooperCitation to Accompany the Award of The Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Garry G. Cooper. It reads: Flight Lieutenant Garry G. Cooper, Royal Australian Air Force, distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as a Forward Air Controller near Can Giuoc, Republic of Vietnam, on 6 May 1968. On that date, with complete disregard for hos own safety, Flight Lieutenant Cooper repeatedly directed airstrikes from a low altitude and exposed himself to heavy enemy fire in order to pinpoint the enemy and resulted in the saving of numerous friendly lives. The outstanding heroisn and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Flight Lieutenant Cooper reflects great credit upon himself. There is a stamp under this.A copy of the Citation To Accompany the Award of The Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Garry G. Coopercertificate, distinguished flying cross, flt lt g.g. cooper, forward air controller, can giuoc, republic of vietnam, royal australian air force, cooper garry gordon, 0219964, raaf, air pilots, australian force vietnam -
Mont De LanceyDomestic object - Kitchen Stove, C. Andrews, c1900's
The cast iron combustion stove is significant as part of the evolution of domestic cooking. Previously, cooking was mostly carried out in the outdoors on open fires, and later in fireplaces indoors. The cast iron combustion stove is significant as part of the evolution of domestic cooking. Cast iron stoves burn solid fuel such as wood or coal, and are used for cooking and warmth. The stoves have a firebox with a grate where the fuel is burned. The hot air flows through flues and baffles that heat the stove top and the oven. By the 1920s gas cookers were being introduced for domestic use, and by the 1930s electric home cookers were being offered to householders. A vintage cast iron kitchen stove set in the back wall of the Mont De Lancey Slab Kitchen. It has two steel decorative hinged doors with a handle to open and close. There is one pull out metal shelf in each compartment. Between the two doors is a round door which opens to reveal the wood box with a slatted base. This allows the ash and small coals from the fire to fall though to a pull-out tray below to be emptied outside when cooled. There is another lift-out kid to clean the ash and coals underneath.On the chimney plate 'Andrews, Patent Non Pariel' On the front of the stove below the round wood box 'C Andrews Geelong'cooking equipment, cooking stoves, fuel cooking stoves, domestic ovens -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Planning Discussion
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 Lt Colin Scott DFC, shows Capt Dick Niemela, an American Forward Air Controller and Lt Mike Meehan 161, (Indep) Recce Flt the area coordinates of a large NVA/VietCong force. Scott had flown over the enemy, under heavy fire until he had almost run out of fuel.photograph, 161 recon flt, nva/vc, lt colin scott, capt dick niemela, gibbons collection catalogue, lt mike meehan, nva, viet c, viet cong, american forward air controller, nva viet cong, denis gibbons
