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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
DVD, The Light Horsemen of Beersheba, 2008 (exact)
... Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret..., Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late ...On April 28, 2008, along with Israel's President Shimon Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late Richard Pratt opened the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba, Israel. An initiative of the Melbourne-based Pratt Foundation, the Park commemorates the involvement of the Australian military forces in the Middle East in two World Wars and in other conflicts in the region. It features a memorial to the Australian Light Horse Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1 and a dual purpose playground which provides access to children with disabilities. This DVD tells the Park's story from its inception to its dedication in 2008australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground, australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
DVD, The Park of the Australian Soldier. Remembering the Light Horse April 28, 2008, 2008 (exact)
... Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret... and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC ...On April 28, 2008, along with Israel's President Shimon Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late Richard Pratt opened the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba, Israel. An initiative of the Melbourne-based Pratt Foundation, the Park commemorates the involvement of the Australian military forces in the Middle East in two World Wars and in other conflicts in the region. It features a memorial to the Australian Light Horse Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1 and a dual purpose playground which provides access to children with disabilities. This DVD records the Park's opening ceremony on April 28, 2008. australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
DVD, The Australian Light Horse. A Park in Beersheba. April 28, 2008, 2008 (exact)
... Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret... and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC ...On April 28, 2008, along with Israel's President Shimon Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late Richard Pratt opened the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba, Israel. An initiative of the Melbourne-based Pratt Foundation, the Park commemorates the involvement of the Australian military forces in the Middle East in two World Wars and in other conflicts in the region. It features a memorial to the Australian Light Horse Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1 and a dual purpose playground which provides access to children with disabilities. This DVD records the highlights of the Park's opening ceremony on April 28, 2008australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Pirates of Penzance 1962, 1962
... (Major General), Cheryl Ford, Policeman? The operetta...), Jack Youens (Major General), Cheryl Ford, Policeman ...Left to right: Glenda Felstead, Alan Gregory (Pirate King - teacher), Dorothy Kinnane, Lynette Coulson (lead soprano), Garry Dark (Frederick - lead tenor), Robynne Dale (Ruth), Jack Youens (Major General), Cheryl Ford, Policeman? The operetta was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre. The cast and crew used to meet at a cafe in Unicorn Lane called "The Hide-away" after the show, and after rehearsals. "The Hide-away" was in the basement, down stairs, dimly lit, and catered for coffee and food.Digital copy of photograph black and whitedorothy kinnane, lynette coulson, garry dark, robynne dale, jack youens, cheryl ford, theatre, pirates of penzance -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985.Colour photograph showing massed guidons of regiments of Royal Australian Armoured Corps ( RAAC ) at Puckapunyal. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985.Colour photograph showing parade about to carry out the " Advance in Review Order " movement. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, 31 October 1985
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985.Colour photograph showing HRH Prince Charles inspecting the Band at Puckapunyal. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, 31 October 1985
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985 Colour photograph showing HRH Prince Charles inspecting the troops drawn up on parade. He is speaking to a soldier in the front rank wearing a bandolier signifying he is the " Left Guide. " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985.Two colour photographs showing the parade offering the Royal Salute at the completion of the " Advance in Review Order " movement. Note ' This is the only occasion that regimental guidons are lowered. ' All ranks in the viewing stand salute. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985.Colour photograph showing guidon parties " right Dressing " at Puckapunyal. right Dress is performed following the March On to correct misalignment in the ranks. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985.Colour photograph of parade " At Ease" prior to the " Advance in Review Order". Note, at no time do the guidon parties stand at ease, they remain at 'Attention ." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985.Two coloured photographs showing guidon parties during March Past. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985.Colour photograph showing massed band, Army and Navy, at Puckapunyal. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985Three colour photographs of Prince Charles mounting the saluting dais. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Part of collection of photographs of a rare event on the Australian military calendar, the opening of Hopkins Barracks Puckapunyal by HRH Prince Charles, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) on 31 October 1985.Four colour photographs showing the guidon parties leading the march past. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Colour photograph showing parade drawn up on Parade Ground awaiting arrival of guests and the Royal couple. The Guidon parties are drawn up in the front rank. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Colour photograph of troops marching from newly built Hopkins Barracks en route to the parade ground. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental... Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental ...In 1985, the portion of Puckapunyal Army Camp housing the Armoured School and Corps Museum underwent a major rebuild. The new facility named Hopkins Barracks was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles on 31 October 1985. Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his wife HRH Princess Diana, is Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). The Barracks is named to honour Major General R N L Hopkins who was instrumental in the development of the RAAC and is affectionally known as the ‘father of the Corps’.Two colour photographs of Guidon parties carrying Regimental Guidons of Royal Australian Armoured Corps ( RAAC ) regiments. -
Melbourne Legacy
Sign, War Widows Creche Needs Toys
... . She was the wife of Major-General Vasey, during the second... was the wife of Major-General Vasey, during the second world war she ...A newspaper article about the War Widows Creche in Collins St Melbourne from 29 July 1947. An article about the creche set up by the War Widows Guild to help its members to work or retrain. The War Widows Guild was established by Mrs J M Vasey. She was the wife of Major-General Vasey, during the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. This reproduction on display board may have been for an exhibition of Guild memorabilia at some time. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this board, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of the work done by Jessie Vasey and the War Widows Guild.Newspaper article 'War Widows Creche needs toys' reproduced on a display board for signage of an exhibit.war widows guild, jessie vasey, wwg -
Melbourne Legacy
Sign, Widows of War Protest - City Rally
... for her address to the meeting. She was the wife of Major-General... to the meeting. She was the wife of Major-General Vasey, during ...A newspaper article about a protest by War Widows published 3 July 1947. An article showing more than 1500 people met to demand higher compensation for the loss of their husbands who had died for their country. Mrs J M Vasey received an ovation for her address to the meeting. She was the wife of Major-General Vasey, during the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. This reproduction on display board may have been for an exhibition of Guild memorabilia at some time. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this board, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of the work done by Jessie Vasey and the War Widows Guild.Newspaper article 'Widows of War Protest - City Rally' reproduced on a display board for signage of an exhibit.war widows guild, jessie vasey, wwg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, The Age, Frith, "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", c1980
... "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", about Major...", about Major General Sir Robert Risson and his influence ...Laminated A3 sheet featuring photograph and newspaper clippings. 1 - an Article written by Erica Cervini titled "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", about Major General Sir Robert Risson and his influence on keeping Melbourne's trams which have since become an icon. Quotes John McPherson of the PTUA and Marc Fiddian, author of "Clang Clang clang" refers to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St. See Reg Item 5814i2. 2 - Photo of Risson on the top of a tram showing how to handle a trolley pole - 1963 newspaper clipping. 3 - Cartoon by Frith about the opening of Bourke St, featuring Risson.trams, tramways, robert risson, bourke st, opening, trolley poles, accidents, melbourne, mmtb -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Government House Christmas Party, 1960s
... at Government House in the 1960s. Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe... at Government House in the 1960s. Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe ...Colour slide of Governor Delacombe and a group of boys at Government House in the 1960s. Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe became Governor of Victoria in 1963. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. Junior Legatees were given gifts. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of Governor Delacombe with a group of boys at Government House Christmas party in a blue Agfacolour plastic mount.christmas party, government house party, governor of victoria, rohan delacombe -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, War Widows Guild, 1956
... was founded by Mrs J M Vasey, the wife of Major-General Vasey. During... was founded by Mrs J M Vasey, the wife of Major-General Vasey. During ...A file copy of a letter from Mrs Vasey of the War Widows Guild to Legatee Radford who was Vice President of Melbourne Legacy at the time. She says 'It was most heartening to read how staunchly you supported our idea that a man who dies in the service of his country should not leave his children to poverty and sub-standard living. Thank you very much indeed for speaking for us publicly in the unequivocal way you did." The War Widows Guild was founded by Mrs J M Vasey, the wife of Major-General Vasey. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this letter, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation - it shows a close bond between the two organisations. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of a close link between Legacy and the War Widows Guild.Yellow carbon copy of a letter from Mrs Vasey to Vice President Radford in 1956.war widows guild, wwg, radford -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, War Widows Guild, 1972
... was founded by Mrs J M Vasey, the wife of Major-General Vasey. During... was founded by Mrs J M Vasey, the wife of Major-General Vasey. During ...A file copy of a letter from Legatee Harding of the Widows Committee to Legatee Foskett, President of Melbourne Legacy at the time. It discusses work that the War Widows' Guild was doing in providing accommodation for frail, aged war widows and a close relationship with Legacy. It mentions the Guild's president at the time was Mrs Lois Hurse. The file copy must have been sent to the Guild as they returned it to Legacy when the Guild closed. The War Widows Guild was founded by Mrs J M Vasey, the wife of Major-General Vasey. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this letter, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation - it shows a close bond between the two organisations. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of a close link between Legacy and the War Widows Guild.Yellow carbon copy of a letter from Legatee Harding to Legatee Foskett in 1972.war widows guild, wwg -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Cam Spinelli
... by an Australian military officer, Major General Peter Cosgrove.... by an Australian military officer, Major General Peter Cosgrove. interfet ...Trooper M Spinelli of VMR Squadron 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse volunteered for full-time duty in 1999 and served with 2nd/14th Light Horse (Queensland Mounted Infantry) in East Timor as part of INTERFET. The International Force East Timor (INTERFET) was a multinational non-United Nations peacemaking task force, organised and led by Australia in accordance with United Nations resolutions to address the humanitarian and security crisis that took place in East Timor from 1999–2000 until the arrival of UN peacekeepers. INTERFET was commanded by an Australian military officer, Major General Peter Cosgrove.Camouflaged jacket and trousers with name panel above right breast pocket; plastic buttons.Spinelliinterfet, timor, spinelli, uniform, camouflage -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, War Widows Guild, 1970
... was founded by Mrs J M Vasey, the wife of Major-General Vasey. During..., the wife of Major-General Vasey. During the second world war she ...Two letters on Melbourne Legacy letterhead to Mrs Lois Hurse, the War Widows' Guild president in 1970. The address showed the Guild was also known as The Vasey Housing Auxiliary (War Widows' Guild) Ltd. Both letters discuss the 45 bed nursing home that the Guild was establishing in Church Street Brighton. One is signed by the Executive Officer Ivan Layton and the other by EP Evans the Hon. Secretary. The letters were returned to Legacy by the Guild when the Guild closed. The War Widows Guild was founded by Mrs J M Vasey, the wife of Major-General Vasey. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this letter, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation - it shows a close bond between the two organisations. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of a close link between Legacy and the War Widows Guild.White letter x 2 from Legacy to the War Widows' Guild in 1970.war widows guild, wwg -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Open Day, Ringwood Technical School, 31st May, 1961, Mr Veitch (left), Principal and Mayor Bob Horman speaking
... Dwerryhouse, and the President of the School Council, Major-General LE..., Major-General LE Beavis, CBE, DSO, and Mrs Beavis." Open Day ...Open Day, Ringwood Technical School, 31st May, 1961, Mr Veitch (left), Principal and Mayor Bob Horman speaking. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper. From The Ringwood Mail, 8 June 1961 - "Part of the Commonwealth Technical Training Week, the Mayor, Cr Robert Horman, performed the official opening of a display at the Ringwood Technical School. Present in the official party were Mayoress, Hon. WER Garrett, MLC, and Mrs Garrett, the Town Clerk, Mr Fred Dwerryhouse, and the President of the School Council, Major-General LE Beavis, CBE, DSO, and Mrs Beavis." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Open Day, Ringwood Technical School, 31st May, 1961, Mayor Horman speaking, with audience
... of the School Council, Major-General LE Beavis, CBE, DSO, and Mrs Beavis."... Dwerryhouse, and the President of the School Council, Major-General LE ...Open Day, Ringwood Technical School, 31st May, 1961. Mayor Horman speaking, with audience. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. Some photos have been taken by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studios, 36 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU-7609, probably for the Ringwood mail newspaper. From The Ringwood Mail, 8 June 1961 - "Part of the Commonwealth Technical Training Week, the Mayor, Cr Robert Horman, performed the official opening of a display at the Ringwood Technical School. Present in the official party were Mayoress, Hon. WER Garrett, MLC, and Mrs Garrett, the Town Clerk, Mr Fred Dwerryhouse, and the President of the School Council, Major-General LE Beavis, CBE, DSO, and Mrs Beavis." -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION, 1974
... : In the distinguished presence of His Excellency Major-General Sir Rohan... script: In the distinguished presence of His Excellency Major ...Official invitation to Bendigo Historical Society from The Matthew Flinders Bicentenary Citizens Council. A large cream coloured card printed with the following words in black script: In the distinguished presence of His Excellency Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe Governor of Victoria and Lady Delacombe, The Government of Victoria in association with The President and members of the Matthew Flinders Bicentenary Citizens Council invites The President, Secretary and members to the Official Opening of the matthew Flinders Bicentenary Celbrations on Saturday 16th march 1974 at the Flinders Monument in the precincts of St pauls Cathedral at 10 am. The address "Homage to Matthew Flinders"will be given by Dr Phillip Law. Following this ceremony guests are invited to attend the naval Salute to Flinders by the Royal Australian Navy Band on the Forecourt of the Shirine of Remembrance.event, official -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO BASE HOSPITAL
... of Victoria Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, on 12th April, 1964... Excellency, The Governor of Victoria Major General Sir Rohan ...A decorated box containing booklets and newspaper articles relating to the Bendigo Base Hospital. (1) 'Bendigo Base Hospital Annual Report 1935-36. (11) 'Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital Annual Report and Balance Sheet' - 1961-62., 1963-64, 65-66 and 1966-67. (111) 'The Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital Opening of Staff Quarters by His Excellency, The Governor of Victoria Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, on 12th April, 1964.' (1V) 'Bendigo Gold District General Hospital 1853 - The Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital 1953 Centenary Souvenir.' (V) Bendigo Home and Hospital for the Aged (Inc.) 106th. Annual Report 1963-64.' (V1) newspaper articles from the 'Bendigo Advertiser' relating to the Bendigo Hospital 1961-67.The Bendigo Advertiser.buildings, hospital, bendigo base hospital, lydia chancellor, collection, bendigo, bendigo base hospital, hospital, medical, medicine, health, buildings, clubs and associations, essential services, place