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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Memo, Neil Beddoe, City Engineer to Mayor and Councillors re hand having fallen off clock at Port Melbourne Town Hall, Neil Beddoe, City Engineer, 21 Aug 1990
A4 typed and duplicated memo to Mayor and councillors from City Engineer Neil Bedoe regarding a hand having fallen off the Town Hall clock face. 21 August 1990.city engineers, port melbourne town hall, neil beddoe -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Research File - Tarnagulla Churches, 1990s
A display book containing detailed typed research notes about the history of Tarnagulla Presbyterian (Uniting) Church, Tarnagulla Methodist Church and Laanecoorie Methodist Church. Compiled by Donald Clark. Photo of Tarnagulla Methodist Church in 1980s. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Macmillan, Donald
Donald MacMillan (widower) with his six children eft Inverness, Scotland, in 1849, and worked as a shepherd on Plenty River property of Captain Aneas McPerson, under the manager Thomas Walker. MacMillan married again and son Hugh was born 1860, first of another six children. They lived at Morang but, in 1866, selected land at Arthurs Creek. Hugh and his sister Ann attended the Hazel Glen School. Later Hugh carried mail from South Yan Year (now Mernda) to Arthurs Creek School (also the post office); he was Sunday School teacher at the Arthurs Creek Methodist Church. Hugh married Helena Heatley from New Zealand who managed the farm after Hugh died, growing fruit and vegetables, carted by wagon to the Victoria Market. Their firstborn was Ken. Contents Newspaper article: "Donald MacMillan - a romantic", Diamond Valley News, 29 October 1985, pp30-31; history of MacMillan family. Newspaper article: "An alternative road to happiness", Diamond Valley News, 29 October 1985, p29; Mic Webb's travels and philosophy, now living at Hurstbridge.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcdonald macmillan, plenty river victoria, captain aneas mcpherson, thomas walker, morang victoria, arthurs creek victoria, ann macmillan, hazel glen school victoria, south yan yean victoria, mernda victoria, arthurs creek school victoria, arthurs creek methodist church, malcolm macmillan, helena macmillan nee heatley, ken macmillan, mic webb, hurstbridge learning co-op, hurstbridge victoria, cottlesbridge victoria, st andrews victoria -
Clunes Museum
Article - MAGAZINE ARTICLE, OFFSET ALPINE, "Life in a Postcard", 2009
Images of Clunes by local photographer Neil Newitt. 6 pages photographs, page 70 and small written articler.m. williams, neil newitt, photographs -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Donald Hartley Rowe at his bakery at 118 Union Road, Surrey Hills
The photo is of Donald Hartley Rowe who was a baker at 118 Union Road. The property's rear exited on to Stirling Crescent and this photo was probably taken from kerbside of it. He was born in 1876; married Mary Gibson in 1901 and died in Surrey Hills in 1958. In 1935 his daughter Winifred (1903-1985) married Phillip Sebastien Slavin (1907-1980), known as Paddy, who took over the business. He is first listed at 118 Union Road (no occupation noted) in the electoral roll of 1937 through until 1963.A black and white photograph of a baker, dressed in pants and shirt and wearing a white apron and a light coloured cook's flat cap coming out of a doorway. He has a large tin dish in his right hand.baker, union road, surrey hills, (mr) donald hartley rowe, (miss) winifred rowe, (mrs) winifred slavin, (mr) phillip sebastien slavin, (mr) paddy slavin -
The Dunmoochin Foundation
Oil Painting, Sketch for Ceramic Mural, 1954
Painting depicting a four piece mural of an abstract design. Inscribed in chalk on frame lower left 'Sketch for Ceramic Mural'. Inscribed on reverse of frame "Donald Laycock/ Design for a Mural 1954'.donald laycock, painting, ceramic mural -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - KINTYRE TO BENDIGO - A WALKER FAMILY HISTORY, 2003
book: KINTYRE TO BENDIGO A WALKER FAMILY HISTORY . 61 pages with photos, illustrations, maps. Signed by Donald A. Walker.Donald A. Walkerbiography, walker family, bendigo, family history, donald a. walker, kintyre. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, Neil Clerehan et.al, Architect: Issue 17, 1971
This issue of 'Architect' is a tribute to Robin Boyd's life and work following his death on 16 October 1971.Soft Cover MagazineInscription inside front cover from Neil Clerehan - "Patricia: This is the first copy off the press. Many errors. Bad register on colour pages etc etc etc but it's here. for you. from Neil, Dec 10 '71". Retrospective of Robin Boyd's life and work.robin boyd, architecture, australian architecture, walsh st library -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Donald Hartley Rowe at 'Rowes Bakery' at 118 Union Road, Surrey Hills
A black and white photograph of a man dressed in white pants. white shirt and a white hat. He is standing in front of a weatherboard building. The photo is almost certainly taken at the property's rear which exited on to Stirling Crescent. Donald Hartley Rowe was born in 1876; married Mary Gibson in 1901 and died in Surrey Hills in 1958. In 1935 his daughter Winifred (1903-1985) married Phillip Sebastien Slavin (1907-1980), known as Paddy, who took over the business. He is first listed at 118 Union Road (no occupation noted) in the electoral roll of 1937 through until 1963.A black and white photograph of a man dressed in white pants. white shirt and a white hat. He is standing in front of a weatherboard building.bakers, food production workers, union road, surrey hills, (mr) donald hartley rowe, (miss) winifred rowe, (mrs) winifred slavin, (mr) phillip sebastien slavin -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
DESCENDANTS OF FRANCIS CLARK & JANE RANKIN.(CLUNES)CLARK FAMILY DONALD GORDON CLARK (SNR), FRANCIS THOMAS CLARK & MAREE ADAMS 17.3.1934, FRANK & MARY CLARK,DONALD GORDON CLARK (JNR)DONALD GORDON CLARK (SNR), FRANCIS THOMAS CLARK & MAREE ADAMS 17.3.1934, FRANK & MARY CLARK,DONALD GORDON CLARK (JNR)local history, photography, photographs, clark family -
Vision Australia
Award - Text, John Wilson Award citation - Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell, 6/10/2000
"The Board, Tilly Aston Customer Council and Staff acknowledge and record for posterity the outstanding service given to blind and vision impaired people in Victoria. This exceptional contribution was made in a selfless and warmhearted manner and continues Vision Australia's tradition of caring and sharing. Inherent in the many attributes displayed were the admirable qualities of leadership, loyalty, consistency of purpose, and a great generosity of spirit. In recognition of this distinguished service we now pay tribute to and honour Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell in the presentation of the John Wilson Award on 6th October 2000." Signed by John Cook - Chief Executive Officer, ? Chairman, Tilly Aston Customer Council and Malcolm Daubney, President.1 white A3 page with blue border around edgevision australia foundation, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - JAN NEIL COLLECTION: LAW COURTS BENDIGO
Black & white sketch - Law Courts, Bendigo. Attributed to Jan Neil, artistAttributed to Jan Neilbuildings, law courts, bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Memorabilia - Event Materials, Richard Gilbert and Neil Lardner, 7/11/2012 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with Richard Gilbert and Neil Lardner and the BTM's 40th anniversary celebrations and some of the paperwork used at the dinner..Set of documents provided by Neil Lardner on the organisation of the 40th Anniversary event in 2011, consisting of reports to the Board, emails, notes, planning notes, balloon quote, marquee, apology emails, timing notes and Board report.trams, tramways, 40th anniversary, btm, btps, celebrations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Card - Greeting card
Watercolour painting of grounds of Schwerkolt's Cottage, Mitcham, Victoria. Painted by Donald Cameron, art teacher at Mitcham High SchoolDonald Cameronillustrations, watercolours -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, George Symons, Country Bakery, MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, 1990's
... George Symons ...An early photograph of a miner and his family standing outside their tent in the Australian bush.An early sepia photograph of a miner and his family standing outside their tent in the Australian bush. This postcard was produced by George Symons as a souvenir of Marysville.AUSTRALIAN/ yesteryear/ CARDS P7 CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS IN THEIR SUNDAY BEST c. 1880 A miner's family dressed in their Sunday best/ outside their tent dwelling./ Despite the difficulties of tent life the woman/ has brought her touch to the camp and is still/ able to dress her family immaculately for their/ Sunday stroll down the track. Photographer Unknown A sepia tone facsimile of/ an early Australian photographmarysville, victoria, mining life, australia, george symons, postcard, souvenir -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Richardson's Glass Manufacturers, J Ward Symons, 1927
... J Ward Symons ...One of a series of photographs and documents donated by Jean Woollard relating to her father, Wilfred Charles Woollard, (and to herself). Wilfred Charles Woollard (1892-1971) was the grandson of William Woollard (1834-1923) and Charlotte Woollard, nee Lott (1828-1902), early settlers in Kew. Wilfred's father and mother were Walter Herbert Woollard (1856-19) and Rosa Anna Woollard, nee Morgan, (1859-1936). Wilfred Woollard's siblings were Walter James Woollard (1882- ), and Arthur Reginald Woollard (1888-1973).Black and white photograph mounted on card of workers at Richardson's Glass. The formally posed portrait of the workers was taken out of doors with buildings in the background. Wilfred Charles Woollard is seated on the far right of the second row. All the workers assembled for the photo are men. The name of the photographer is printed on the lower right of the mount.Richardsons Glass / Wilfred Woollard d 1975 1927glass manufacturers, wilfred charles woollard, woollard family, jean woollard -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Folder - School Records, 1990s
Binder containing historical information about schools in Tarnagulla, Llanelly, Murphy's Creek, Jones Creek/Waanyarra, Laanecoorie, Arnold and Arnold West. Contains several lists of names of children who attended the schools. Compiled by Donald Clark. Good picture of Waanyarra School. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Rear of bakery of Donald H. Rowe at 118 Union Road Surrey Hills in 1930s
A black and white photograph showing a small child sitting in a wooden box. There is a small black dog chained up and to the right of the picture. To the left of the photo is a large pile of wood stacked against a brick wall. Donald Hartley Rowe was born in 1876; married Mary Gibson in 1901 and died in Surrey Hills in 1958. In 1935 his daughter Winifred (1903-1985) married Phillip Sebastien Slavin (1907-1980), known as Paddy, who took over the business. He is first listed at 118 Union Road (no occupation noted) in the electoral roll of 1937 through until 1963. The bakehouse was at the rear – note the stack of wood required for breadmaking. The fence is along Stirling Crescent. The small boy is Alan Rowe. A black and white photograph showing a small child sitting in a wooden box. There is a small black dog chained up and to the right of the picture. To the left of the photo is a large pile of wood stacked against a brick wall.bakery, union road, surrey hills, (master) alan rowe, stirling crescent, (mr) donald hartley rowe, miss winifred rowe, mrs winifred slavin, (mr) phillip sebastien slavin -
Tarnagulla History Archive
'Pippin's Valley' by Don Clark, Donald Clark, 1st March 1998
Donald Clark Collection.Two copies of a typed first-hand account written by amateur historian Don Clark of the people who lived in Pippin's Valley near Tarnagulla . For each property there is a reference number and explanation of the residents as remembered by the author. It is accompanied by a map with the reference numbers marked on properties. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Uncle Donald and Aunt Florrie, July 1923
Located in the collection of Eltham District Historical Society, this envelope contains four sepia prints ranging in dates from 1923 to 1956. The envelope is postmarked 24 Apr 1958 and on the reverse is noted "Accepted 30/4/58". On the face is witten in pencil "Try 18" being No. 18 Russell Crescent, Fitzroy North. Also noted in blue ink "Mother Louie (or Louise) Down - Sister Hilda". The wedding photo is unidentified except for the date 22 May 1956. It was taken by The Lock wood Studios. Other photos are described on their reverse sides as: "Olive McKay, Mr Pinkerton and self" "Uncle Donald and Aunt Florrie, July 1923" "Jessfield, May 12th, 1928" It is not known why they are held by EDHS or the significance/relationship of the people to the Eltham district. Any information pertaining to these people is welcomed.olive mckay, mr. pinkerton, miss o. down, louise down, hilda down -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Neil Maclean, "Each a new Leviathan - Great Passenger Ships in Melbourne", 2014
"Each a new Leviathan - Great Passenger Ships in Melbourne" 174 page soft cover book about Great Passenger ships which have visited Melbourne. Author Neil Maclean. Includes some brief local history in Introductiontransport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - princes pier, war - world war i, war - world war ii, migrants, neil maclean -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - JAN NEIL COLLECTION: BENDIGO POTTERY DRAWING
Black and white sketch on stiff paper - Bottle Kiln, Bendigo Pottery, Epsom, 1972 Artist - Jan NeilJan Neil -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - JAN NEIL COLLECTION: GOLD MINES HOTEL, MARONG ROAD
Black & white sketch - Gold mines Hotel, Marong Road Attributed to Jan Neil, artistAttributed to Jan Neilbendigo hotels, gold mines hotel -
Wangaratta High School
D.S. Lade Commemorative Newspaper Article, 1990
Short newspaper article with a black and white photo of Donald S. LadeFebruary 26, 1990 In Memory of Donald Lade -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Artwork, other - Ink drawing, Margaret Donald, Summer House Ink drawing, c. 1999
Drawn by Margaret Donald, a former student and founding member of the Friends Of the Burnley Gardens (FOBG), it was given to Sandra Pullman who donated it to the Archives in 2013. Previous control number B14.0081. Margaret Donald died Feb 2015.Pen and ink drawing of the Summer House with a parent and child sitting inside it. sandra pullman, margaret donald, summer house, friends of the burnley gardens, fobg, sketch, ink drawing -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Portland, Victoria, Neil Tonkin, n.d
Coloured postcard, photo of oil rig moored in Portland Bay at sunset; white bottom border 'The Ocean Patriot-Oil Rig Portland. Victoria' in black print in border. Reverse has brief description of photo. Southern Edge Images Photographer: Neil Tonkinportland, oil rig, tourism, souvenir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: SOCIAL EVENING INSTRUCTIONS TO V.D.C. PERSONNEL, 19th July, 1944
Light buff coloured paper titled Social Evening Memorial Hall, Donald, Wednesday, July 19, 1944 Instructions to V.D.C. Personnel. Paper contains instructions and timings for the Social Evening. At the end is an invitation from the Rev. Morton, of St. George's Church of, Donald, to members of V.D.C. to attend Church Service on Sunday, July 30 where The Bishop of St. Arnaud, Dr. James, will conduct the service. Printed by 'Times' Print, Donald, Vic.'Times' print, Donald, Victoriaclubs, social, social evening, r.s.l. bendigo collection - social evening instructions to v.d.c. personnel, memorial hall donald, general whitham, r.s.s. & a.i.l.a., captain swaby, d coy, general rankin, rev morton, st george's church donald, dr james, 'times' print donald -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Leading Aircraftsman, Lester Neil Ingram, RAAF, c.1943
Lester Neil Ingram was born at Kew, 8 November 1911, the son of John and Ada (Key) Ingram of Research. According to Electoral Roll records, in 1903, John Ingram was a farmer at Lancefield, his wife Ada, a milliner. By 1906, John Ingram was a baker at Research and from about 1912, an orchardist. The family moved to Anglesea River sometime between 1943 and 1949. A sheet metal worker by trade, Lester had run the bakery business for 14 years, his father retired, and was working as a baker at Anglesea when he enlisted in the R.A.A.F. on 5 December 1941 at Melbourne. Previously he had worked as a baker at Research (1937). He undertook training as Aircrew at No. 4 Initial Training School at Victor Harbour, South Australia, followed by No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School at Ballarat, Victoria, and No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School, West Sale, Victoria. On October 15, 1942 Lester qualified as an Air Gunner, promoted to Sergeant, and was posted to 1 Embarkation Depot at Ascot Vale, Victoria, and attached to R.A.F. UK. Lester embarked from Australia December 2, 1942 and arrived at 11 Personnel Despatch and Reception Depot on January 13, 1943. On March 9 he was transferred to 10 Operational Training Unit, Group No. 91, Bomber Command, R.A.F. Lester’s service file reveals that on the evening of 22 April 1943, Lester was a member of the aircrew of Whitley V bomber, N.1374. The airframe had run 1,127 hours. A full moon was just rising. The flight was non-operational, its purpose a dual conversion on type mission flown by a student pilot with almost two hours completed at night on similar flights. They had just changed aircraft as their previous aircraft had become unserviceable. The pilot had accepted the aircraft, which was technically unserviceable as the NCO in charge of flight had not completed the inspection paperwork correctly. The aircraft had undergone a major engine repair the day before. The aircraft took off at 2348 hours from R.A.F. Abington. It was reported that the aircraft take-off was quite normal and after climbing to 800 feet it passed out of view of the ground observers. A few seconds later the aircraft crashed, and it was reported that the sound of the engines seemed to become desynchronised. The crash occurred one and a half miles northwest of Longworth, Berkshire and the aircraft destroyed by fire. It carried a crew of five. Lester is commemorated on the Eltham Roll of Honour Board, which was commissioned by the Eltham War Memorial Trust to be hung in the Eltham Infant Welfare Centre, part of complex of buildings that form the Eltham War Memorial. The Honour Roll is presently (2023) hanging in the Eltham Library Community Gallery space. Lester was remembered with the following notices published in The Argus newspaper, Saturday 22 April 1944, p2: INGRAM. —In treasured memories you are with me still. Sgt. Lester Neil Ingram, killed, aircraft accident, England, April 22, 1943. (Mother and father.) INGRAM. —In proud and ever loving memory of Lester, 410236, Sgt. L. N. Ingram, R.A.A.F., air crash England, April 22, 1943. —Per ardua ad astra. (Ellen Peake and family.) [“Per ardua ad astra” is a Latin phrase meaning “through adversity to the stars” or “through struggle to the stars” which was the motto of the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth air forces such as the Royal Australian Air Force.] And from his fiancé Ellen, in The Argus, Wednesday, 5 May 1943, p2: INGRAM. —On April 22 (result of aircraft accident near Lodgeworth Village, Berks, England), Sgt. Lester Neil Ingram, R.A.A.F., fiance of Ellen. -Treasured memories till we meet again. Lester is buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom, Grave 4. 1. 11. INGRAM, Flt. Sgt. LESTER NEIL, 410236. R.A.A.F. 22nd April 1943. Age 31. Son of John and Ada Ingram, of Anglesea, Victoria, Australia. He gave his life For freedom’s cause ◊ ◊ ◊ LEST WE FORGET “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.”On reverse "Lester Ingram"lester neil ingram, baker, eltham, honour board, raaf, research (vic.), roll of honour, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Leading Aircraftsman, Lester Neil Ingram, RAAF, c.1943
Lester Neil Ingram was born at Kew, 8 November 1911, the son of John and Ada (Key) Ingram of Research. According to Electoral Roll records, in 1903, John Ingram was a farmer at Lancefield, his wife Ada, a milliner. By 1906, John Ingram was a baker at Research and from about 1912, an orchardist. The family moved to Anglesea River sometime between 1943 and 1949. A sheet metal worker by trade, Lester had run the bakery business for 14 years, his father retired, and was working as a baker at Anglesea when he enlisted in the R.A.A.F. on 5 December 1941 at Melbourne. Previously he had worked as a baker at Research (1937). He undertook training as Aircrew at No. 4 Initial Training School at Victor Harbour, South Australia, followed by No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School at Ballarat, Victoria, and No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School, West Sale, Victoria. On October 15, 1942 Lester qualified as an Air Gunner, promoted to Sergeant, and was posted to 1 Embarkation Depot at Ascot Vale, Victoria, and attached to R.A.F. UK. Lester embarked from Australia December 2, 1942 and arrived at 11 Personnel Despatch and Reception Depot on January 13, 1943. On March 9 he was transferred to 10 Operational Training Unit, Group No. 91, Bomber Command, R.A.F. Lester’s service file reveals that on the evening of 22 April 1943, Lester was a member of the aircrew of Whitley V bomber, N.1374. The airframe had run 1,127 hours. A full moon was just rising. The flight was non-operational, its purpose a dual conversion on type mission flown by a student pilot with almost two hours completed at night on similar flights. They had just changed aircraft as their previous aircraft had become unserviceable. The pilot had accepted the aircraft, which was technically unserviceable as the NCO in charge of flight had not completed the inspection paperwork correctly. The aircraft had undergone a major engine repair the day before. The aircraft took off at 2348 hours from R.A.F. Abington. It was reported that the aircraft take-off was quite normal and after climbing to 800 feet it passed out of view of the ground observers. A few seconds later the aircraft crashed, and it was reported that the sound of the engines seemed to become desynchronised. The crash occurred one and a half miles northwest of Longworth, Berkshire and the aircraft destroyed by fire. It carried a crew of five. Lester is commemorated on the Eltham Roll of Honour Board, which was commissioned by the Eltham War Memorial Trust to be hung in the Eltham Infant Welfare Centre, part of complex of buildings that form the Eltham War Memorial. The Honour Roll is presently (2023) hanging in the Eltham Library Community Gallery space. Lester was remembered with the following notices published in The Argus newspaper, Saturday 22 April 1944, p2: INGRAM. —In treasured memories you are with me still. Sgt. Lester Neil Ingram, killed, aircraft accident, England, April 22, 1943. (Mother and father.) INGRAM. —In proud and ever loving memory of Lester, 410236, Sgt. L. N. Ingram, R.A.A.F., air crash England, April 22, 1943. —Per ardua ad astra. (Ellen Peake and family.) [“Per ardua ad astra” is a Latin phrase meaning “through adversity to the stars” or “through struggle to the stars” which was the motto of the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth air forces such as the Royal Australian Air Force.] And from his fiancé Ellen, in The Argus, Wednesday, 5 May 1943, p2: INGRAM. —On April 22 (result of aircraft accident near Lodgeworth Village, Berks, England), Sgt. Lester Neil Ingram, R.A.A.F., fiance of Ellen. -Treasured memories till we meet again. Lester is buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom, Grave 4. 1. 11. INGRAM, Flt. Sgt. LESTER NEIL, 410236. R.A.A.F. 22nd April 1943. Age 31. Son of John and Ada Ingram, of Anglesea, Victoria, Australia. He gave his life For freedom’s cause ◊ ◊ ◊ LEST WE FORGET “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.”On reverse "Lester Ingram"lester neil ingram, baker, eltham, honour board, raaf, research (vic.), roll of honour, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Leading Aircraftsman, Lester Neil Ingram, RAAF, c.1943
Lester Neil Ingram was born at Kew, 8 November 1911, the son of John and Ada (Key) Ingram of Research. According to Electoral Roll records, in 1903, John Ingram was a farmer at Lancefield, his wife Ada, a milliner. By 1906, John Ingram was a baker at Research and from about 1912, an orchardist. The family moved to Anglesea River sometime between 1943 and 1949. A sheet metal worker by trade, Lester had run the bakery business for 14 years, his father retired, and was working as a baker at Anglesea when he enlisted in the R.A.A.F. on 5 December 1941 at Melbourne. Previously he had worked as a baker at Research (1937). He undertook training as Aircrew at No. 4 Initial Training School at Victor Harbour, South Australia, followed by No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School at Ballarat, Victoria, and No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School, West Sale, Victoria. On October 15, 1942 Lester qualified as an Air Gunner, promoted to Sergeant, and was posted to 1 Embarkation Depot at Ascot Vale, Victoria, and attached to R.A.F. UK. Lester embarked from Australia December 2, 1942 and arrived at 11 Personnel Despatch and Reception Depot on January 13, 1943. On March 9 he was transferred to 10 Operational Training Unit, Group No. 91, Bomber Command, R.A.F. Lester’s service file reveals that on the evening of 22 April 1943, Lester was a member of the aircrew of Whitley V bomber, N.1374. The airframe had run 1,127 hours. A full moon was just rising. The flight was non-operational, its purpose a dual conversion on type mission flown by a student pilot with almost two hours completed at night on similar flights. They had just changed aircraft as their previous aircraft had become unserviceable. The pilot had accepted the aircraft, which was technically unserviceable as the NCO in charge of flight had not completed the inspection paperwork correctly. The aircraft had undergone a major engine repair the day before. The aircraft took off at 2348 hours from R.A.F. Abington. It was reported that the aircraft take-off was quite normal and after climbing to 800 feet it passed out of view of the ground observers. A few seconds later the aircraft crashed, and it was reported that the sound of the engines seemed to become desynchronised. The crash occurred one and a half miles northwest of Longworth, Berkshire and the aircraft destroyed by fire. It carried a crew of five. Lester is commemorated on the Eltham Roll of Honour Board, which was commissioned by the Eltham War Memorial Trust to be hung in the Eltham Infant Welfare Centre, part of complex of buildings that form the Eltham War Memorial. The Honour Roll is presently (2023) hanging in the Eltham Library Community Gallery space. Lester was remembered with the following notices published in The Argus newspaper, Saturday 22 April 1944, p2: INGRAM. —In treasured memories you are with me still. Sgt. Lester Neil Ingram, killed, aircraft accident, England, April 22, 1943. (Mother and father.) INGRAM. —In proud and ever loving memory of Lester, 410236, Sgt. L. N. Ingram, R.A.A.F., air crash England, April 22, 1943. —Per ardua ad astra. (Ellen Peake and family.) [“Per ardua ad astra” is a Latin phrase meaning “through adversity to the stars” or “through struggle to the stars” which was the motto of the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth air forces such as the Royal Australian Air Force.] And from his fiancé Ellen, in The Argus, Wednesday, 5 May 1943, p2: INGRAM. —On April 22 (result of aircraft accident near Lodgeworth Village, Berks, England), Sgt. Lester Neil Ingram, R.A.A.F., fiance of Ellen. -Treasured memories till we meet again. Lester is buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom, Grave 4. 1. 11. INGRAM, Flt. Sgt. LESTER NEIL, 410236. R.A.A.F. 22nd April 1943. Age 31. Son of John and Ada Ingram, of Anglesea, Victoria, Australia. He gave his life For freedom’s cause ◊ ◊ ◊ LEST WE FORGET “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.”On reverse "Lester Ingram"lester neil ingram, baker, eltham, honour board, raaf, research (vic.), roll of honour, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection