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Vision Australia
Article - Text, Braille on the bill by Claudelle Shaw
Newspaper article about Neil Maxwell and the need for Yarra Valley Water to provide Braille water bills for residents who are vision impaired.1 article photocopied from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, yarra valley water, advocacy -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Getting a Feel for Braille
Article showing sighted staff members Esther Lalor and Alex Capporilli wearing blindfolds and goggles during their Braille lesson with Neil Maxwell.1 page with black and white photographnon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, esther lalor, alex capporilli, braille -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - SOUVENIR RACE MEETING PROGRAMME 30 DEC 1944, Aust Ordinance Corps, 1944
Related to the service of: VX 137442 Henry Maxwell Francis O'Halloran. Enlisted 28/8/1943. Discharged 12/12/1945. Aged 28.This is a single sheet of paper, folded once. Printing is in dark blue ink. There are 3 vertical red lines on the front cover. In the center are described 6 races, on the rear are the "Troppo" rules. Front page heading is Troppo Racing Club. 16 Aust A.O.D. AIF, Souvenir programme of race meeting held somewhere in the South West Pacific, Sat 30 Dec 1944 under patronage of Brig. E.L. Vowles M.C.It has a stamped number No.563 on it.ww2, aust ordnance corps, souvenir -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - RSL BADGE
Membership badge for Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282 2nd AIF. Refer Reg No 92.2 for service details, other 88, 89, 90, 91.2. Badge RSL, metal, centre depicts 3 figures, crown at top with a clip over with the number 97. This denotes a financial member of the RSL in 1997. Rear has metal attachments for fixing.On front: Returned Soldier's, Sailors and Airmen, Imperial Australia League On rear: Badge No 56258 V Property of the Leaguebadges, rsl membership -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - AEOROPLANE LAMP, c.WWII
Navigators Light from a Wellington Bomber. Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service history. Adjustable lamp, metal square rod stand with black paint, metal bracket (rusted), white electrical cord, small clear globe (missing remainder of stand), bakelite electrical socket, metal light shade, grey paint.lighting-electric, military history - air force -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - COMPUTER, c.1939
Item used by Navigators or Pilots of small aircraft. Belonged to Maxwell Lennox MATHESON 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No1959 for his service history.NAVIGATIONAL Computer Mark III.D, metal - bakelite, construction rectangular box shape, top lid hinges open. Top lid has a circular adjustment. Inside has another circular adjustment. Centre is a graph in red which winds by a dial on side. Inside top lid hand written in black are items of Navigation."NAVIGATIONAL Computer MKIID REF No 68/180 ICAN CALIBRATION"electrical technology, appliances & accessories, navigational -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Tasmanian Concert Party
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 the musicians of the Official Jun 69 Tasmanian Concert Party including Diana Dalton, Richard Hall, Maxwell Kettle, Ross Kettle, William Kettle, Judith Little, William Loughlin, Peter Richman and Janice Voss pose in front of their RAAF Caribou transport.photograph, tasmanian concert party, entertainment, diana dalton, richard hall, maxwell kettle, ross kettle, william kettle, judith little, william loughin, peter richman, janice voss, raaf, caribou, gibbons collection catalogue, official jun 69 tasmanian concert party, denis gibbons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - EASTER NEW GUINEA NAVIGATION CHART, RAAF, Aug 1943
From the collection of "Maxwell Lennox Matheson" No.418447 RAAF. Enlisted 22/5/1942 Aged 19. Discharged 19/2/1948 - Rank FLTLT.This map is in colour. It is made of a stiff paper and has a map printed on both sides. Side1 - scale 1:2,315,000. 31.72 Nautical miles = 1 inch. It shows Eastern half of New Guinea. It also shows New Britain and New Ireland. Manus Island is at the top. Side 2 - Scale 1:1,000,000 - this shows Manus Island on right side, top of New Guinea at bottom edge (Wewak) and some other little islands. The map on side 1 has numerous navigation tracks and calculations in pencil. i.e. LAE, KOKODA, PORT MORESBY.ww2, raaf, new guinea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WW1
Edward Maxwell Vosti. 5885 Royal Australian Navy. Information is limited. He was born in 1902. His enlistment in the Navy appears to be from 25.10.1916 to 27.4.1920.Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re E.M Vosti. 1 War Medal 1914-1919. 2 Victory Medal, replica not engraved.1. "5885 E.M.VOSTI BOY - 1 R.A.N."medals, history, navy -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Heed those with a cane newspaper article
Newspaper interview with Neil Maxwell about his white cane and attitudes towards it, and information about White Cane day and what others can do.1 newspaper article cut from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, white cane day -
Vision Australia
Memorabilia - Object, Silver handbell
Silver hand bell with 'RVIB 1935-1945' inscribed. Unsure of origin, however assuming that this was made as a commemorative piece as Neil Maxwell arrived at the RVIB in 1945.1 silver hand bell with clear plastic bed on handle and inscriptionRVIB 1935-1945royal victorian institute for the blind, neil maxwell -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Vision Australia Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate presented to Neil Maxwell for his involvement in the Library Services Special Interest Group. These groups were created to allow clients to provide direct feedback on services.Certificate with Vision Australia logo and in print and braillenon-fictionneil maxwell, vision australia -
Vision Australia
Card - Text, The New Baringa Centre invitiation, 1991
Invitation for Mr and Mrs N Maxwell to attend the official opening of the New Baringa Centre by Governor of Victoria Dr Davis McCaughey on Wednesday 7th August 1991.1 invitation card which folds out to contain detailsnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, baringa (shepparton), dr davis mccaughey -
Mont De Lancey
Document - Land Receipts, M. H. Proctor, H. Proctor & W Hunter, 1946 - 1951
These are handwritten land receipt documents between Maxwell Proctor and W. Hunter (owner) 1946 - 1951 and between M.H. Proctor and H. Proctor 1947, 1948 and 1949.Two sets of handwritten land receipts in a used envelope with blue type at the bottom: Chamber of Manufactures Insurance Ltd. The first set of three receipts are written in copperplate handwriting for Mr. M. H. Proctor and are for the purchase of land, from W. Hunter (owner of the land). They are dated Feb 28th 1946, 17th April 1951 and an indecipherable date o the last one. The second set of six handwritten receipts are from M. H. Proctor to H. Proctor for land purchased: May 27th 1947, Dec 7th 1947, June 22nd 1948, Dec 14th 1948, May 30th 1949 and Dec.6th 1949. All letters are handwritten with a small green or yellow 3d. official Stamp Of Victoria glued to them. They are all signed by W Hunter or H. J. Proctor.legal documents, documents, land sales, contracts -
Mont De Lancey
Photograph - Max Proctor Photograph, 1944
Maxwell Hay Proctor was a member of the top air crew in his RAF squadron in WW11, 1944. Unfortunately there are no details of Max's squadron. His family may know.A decorative gold metal framed photo of Max Proctor in his RAF uniform with his arms folded, showing his AG, Air Gunner Air Crew Badge, 1939 - 45 Star above his left breast pocket and Sergeant chevron stripes on both sleeves.'AG, Air Gunner Air Crew Badge, 1939 - 45 Star' above his left breast pocket.ww11, royal australian air force, raf 1944, war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AUSTIN COLLECTION: CLERK OF COURTS SANDHURST, LAW OF MINING
BHS CollectionBrown cover, gold writing. On front: 'Crown Law Department, Victoria' printed around circular design, crown on top.Book contains ' a digest of the law of mining in Victoria, 1858 - 1881'. Published by Charles F. Maxwell & Son, Melbourne and sydney. 1881. Stamped in blue ink ' Law Department Victoria'.John McFarland, M.A. Barrister at law.bendigo, mining, law of mining 1858 - 1881 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Max Hayes, "Melbourne Tram and bus tickets", Aug. 2006
Personal papers - 11 A4 sheets, titled "Melbourne Tram and bus tickets", sub-titled "Collection: Maxwell Hayes", c July 2006, to Richard Peck listing tickets on CD ROMs. Lists the ticket type, notes, sizes, colours and fares. Two copies, one with additional notes.trams, tramways, tickets, reports, melbourne, buses, trams, public transport -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Print - Image of HMAS VAMPIRE D11, Unknown
This framed image was part of the estate of Chief petty Officer Maxwell Hart. Service No: R94031, Leading Stores Assistant Victualling, who served on HMAS Vampire in November 1972Estate of of LSSL Maxwell Hart Service No: R94031Sepia drawing of side view of the ship HMAS VAMPIRE D11 with details about the ship, and about LSSV M Hart.Top right hand corner: Image of the badge for HMAS VAMPIRE . hmas vampire d11, navy, ran, hart, vietnam -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Peninsula bowlers star in indoor blind titles by John Gavegan
Article on the 11th Australian Blind Indoor Bias Bowls Championship, held at Chisholm Institute. Both Neil Maxwell and Ivan Molloy were interviewed and photographed during the competition.Photocopy of newspaper article on 11th Australian Blind Indoor Bias Bowls Championshipnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind, ivan molloy -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Box. Chemist, 1902-1944
Victoria Government Gazette, January 12, 1917, Medical Act 1915, Part III. – Poisons Act 1915, THE PHARMACEUTICAL REGISTER OF VICTORIA and List of Licensed Dealers in Poisons for 1917.page 130. No. of Certificate : 1704, Date of Registration :10 Feb 1915, Name : Pleasance, Charles Maxwell, Address : 275 Chapel Street, Prahran, Qualifications : Final Exam., Vict., 14 Dec., 1914. No. of Certificate : 600, Date of Registration : 14 May 1879, Name : Pleasance, George, Address : 275 Chapel Street, Prahran, Qualifications : Mod. Exam., Vict., 7 Sept., 1877. No. of Certificate : 1739, Date of Registration : 12 Jan., 1916, Name : Pleasance, George Hayward, Address : 275 Chapel Street, Prahran, Qualifications : Final Exam., Vict., 8 Dec., 1915. George Pleasance was in business alone at 84 Chapel Street Prahran from 1898 to 1906 and at 275 Chapel Street from 1902 – 1915. Charles Maxwell Pleasance joined George in the business from 1916 until George died in December 1929 after which Charles Maxwell Pleasance continued the business alone at that address until 1944. George Hayward Pleasance also joined George & Charles Maxwell Pleasance in the business from 1917 until his death in 1925. The register was not Gazetted between 1945-47 but Charles Maxwell Pleasance next appeared on the register at 17 Khartoum Street, North Caulfield, 1948-1968 and at 2 Shrimpton Court, Box Hill 1969 -1973. Pleasances were a family of homeopaths, Pharmacists and Pharmacy owners in Victoria from the 1870's to at least the 1970's.Small cardboard box with cardboard lid, white paper label with dark blue print, and faded hand written text.On label 'Pleasance's Pharmacy 275 Chapel Street, Prahran (opposite the Arcade)' with faded hand written illegible text. pharmacist, pharmacy, pleasance -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photographs of Bill Mahoney(2 of), Anzac day 2015
Anzac Day Photo of William Mahoney Centre, Essendon Footballer Jobe Watson and Collingwood Nick Maxwell in front of the Melbourne War Memorial. Photo taken by the Herald Sun in 2015Photo from The Herald Sun commemorating Anzac Day 2015.Traditional Anzac Football Match at the MCG between the Essendon and Collingwood footbal club. The photo was taken with Lara Resident William (Bill) Mahoney (a Kokoda Veteran of World War Two)Herald Sun Anzacheraldn sun william mahoney jobe watson nick maxwell melbourne war memorial -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KIT BAG WW2, c.1939 - 1945
Item issued to Maxwell Sydney ANDERSON VX139912, 2nd AIF. Enlisted on 22.5.1943 age 21 years. Discharged 26.11.1945 with the rank of Sapper in 2/4th Aust Field Sqd.Brown canvas kit bag with cord & 12 brass eyelets. Painted one side is a stylized Rising Sun with black center & white triangle rays tips. An emu on the left & kangaroo on the right. Original number was 167211 painted over in yellow paint is VX139912. The name Anderson in light blue is painted below.Stenciled on base in black print: “V167211 ANDERSON M.S”equipment, kit bags -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - THEODOLITE, c.1930 - 1940
Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox MATHESON 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No1959 for his service history. The two items were put together to make a home made Theodolite.Metal, glass construction consisting of an eye piece from a bomb sight eye piece with several adjustments fitted to an ASTRO Compass MKII and rotates on a base"AM ASTRO Compass MKII Ref 6A/1174 3.C"surveying-terrestrial, compass -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Howarth's Shoppe, 1989 copy
Original photograph held by Grace Howarth. Milk Bar and mixed business. Many proprietors since Mr and Mrs Maxwell in 1940's. Phone box and mail box in front.Black and white copy photograph of Howarth's Shoppe, west end of Hogan Street, Tatura. Early 1960's.on back: Howarth's Shophowarth's store -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - NOTE BOOK, 6.12.1941
Book contains notes for physical training. Property belonged to Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282, 2nd AIF. Refer Reg No 92.2 for service details also 87, 88, 90, 91.2.Light brown cardboard cover; name & illustration of knight in armour on horseback on front. Inside, lined pages with margins & handwritten notes. Australian Comforts Fund loose sheet inside.Handwritten top right: VX31282 L/Cpl H.M Day 3 Corps Section 1st Aust Ord Fld Park Front centre: Domrémy Bottom left: No 4760documents - notebooks, records, training instructions -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT, 1940 (exact)
Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox MATHESON No 418447 RAAF. Refer 1959 for his service history. The 'Pilot Head' worked 3 flight instruments,air speed, altimeter & rate of climb.'Pilot Head' from an aircraft, metal & Bakelite construction, long rectangular shape rounded on edges with a fin. At rear are 3 connectors one for electrical."PAT NOS 2.2.04.367 Des 114.332 Pat Canada 1940 Made in USAaircraft, equipment, pilot head -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Neil lets his fingers 'do the talking' and his ears 'do the reading' by Robyn Fowler
Discussion of Newsline service provided by the AFB and how it is used by Neil Maxwell. Article includes an image of Neil holding a phone, whose base rests on a desk in a study, and turns towards camera.1 cut out article from a suburban newspapernon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, newsline, robyn fowler -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Protractor
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972). This object was issued to National Serviceman Private Bowd, Raymond Maxwell, who served in 3RAR in 1971.Semi circular plastic calculation protractor with olive green cord attachedProtractor Semi Circular RA / Mils, 6in, mls, Mk1, 6675.66, 011, 6100. Melb>W&Gsurvey, plastic, bowd, raymond bowd, 3rar -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - SERVICE BOOKLET, SERVICES GUIDE TO ALEXANDRIA, C 1939
Contains information on services, sport, currency & cinemas, as well as advertisements for shops. Issued to Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282, 2nd AIF. Refer Reg No 92.2 for service details also 87, 88, 89, 91.2.Book, rectangular, light grey cardboard covers, 48 pages. Faded blue inside cover. Fold-out map of Alexandria inside rear cover.Handwritten in red ink top right corner front cover: H M Day. Middle centre front cover: Services Guide to Alexandriabooks - military, travel, alexandria -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, Premier's Award for Senior Citizen of the Year 1999 nomination form
Nomination form for Neil Maxwell, to become Senior Citizen of the Year in 1999. Ken Gunning completed this form and, as part of the application, submitted a typed list of Neil's volunteering commitments over the past 40 years, from the notes he made.4 x A4 pages - one form with handwritten responses, 2 handwritten pages and one typed documentnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind