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Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Firewood - Red Gum Forest, Murray River, 1960s
Colour slide of red gum trees in a forest near the Murray River. It was during Operation Firewood. Legatees would organise collection of wood from the country and distribute it to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. More photos show the cutting and loading of wood and delivery to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. 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 the best available.A record of Legacy helping widows by sourcing, supplying and delivering firewood. When open fires were the main source of heating, a load of firewood and help moving it, would have been very important to the widows.Colour slide of trees in a Red Gum forest during Operation Firewood in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount. Printed on reverse in red ink 'Processed by Verycolor photo labs. Melbourne, Victoria'.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Hand written on front 'Red gum trees / River Murry' in blue pen.operation firewood, trees, forest -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, The Cross, Salisbury, c1918
The Poultry Cross is a market cross in Salisbury, Wiltshire, marking the site of former markets. It was built in the 14th century and modified in the 18th century. It stands at the junction of Silver Street and Minster Street. The Poultry Cross is the only one remaining of four market crosses that once existed in Salisbury. The presence of a market cross on the Poultry Cross site dates to 1307 and the name to about a century later. The present stone structure was built in the late 15th century. The original flying buttresses were removed in 1711, as can be seen in the painting of 1800 by JMW Turner; the present buttresses date from 1852–4, when the upper parts of the cross were rebuilt to the designs of the architect Owen Browne Carter.Black and white postcard of the architectural feature known Poultry Cross Salisbury, and the street around it. chatham-holmes family collection, poutry cross, salisbury, henry smerdon holmes -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - Red Cross part of uniform, Arm brassard
White background, red cross, with button holes to attach.Red cross on fabric -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Red Cross Tee Shirt, c. 2014
Although newly made, the red T-Shirt celebrates the Australian Red Cross 100yrs, 1914-2014.as aboveRed Tee Shirt size large with round neck and short sleeves.On Front: 'The Power of Humanity'|* A white circle in centre with a red cross and worded: 'Australian Red Cross'|* On left side written in white writing: '100 Years, people helping people, 1914-2014'costume, female uniform, civilian -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Clothing - Team Red Jacket, 1980
Team Red were the original free riders from Falls Creek who focused on freestyle skiing rather than more traditional downhill skiing. They trained to compete in the tough freestyle circuit. Over the years members have included: Eric Hymans, twice Australian Mogul Champion: Lyn Gross, Australian Aerial Champion and World Cup finalist; Kate Stevens twice Australian Mogul Champion; Kent Dowding. Australian Mogul Champion: Steven Lee, Australian Champion and Olympian; and Mark Stevens, Australian Mogul Champion Three-time World Cup competitor and coach to the Australian World Cup team along with many others who took on the challenge of freestyle skiing.This jacket is significant because it is representative of all those who took on the challenge of freestyle skiing at Falls Creek and on the World Circuit.A red ski jacket with a floral design across the middle and black lining.On back and front EST 1980. TEAM RED FALLS CREEKfalls creek ski school, falls creek race club, race club -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Book, The Red Tent Singers, This was compiled by members of the red tent singers
A compilation of the first 11 years of the choral group, The Red Tent singers Warrnambool.This is a paper back book of 128 pages with plastic binding. It has a red cover with black printing, ornate lettering and a sketch of a tent. The booklet includes printed material and photographs in colour.non-fictionA compilation of the first 11 years of the choral group, The Red Tent singers Warrnambool.red tent singers, warrnambool -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertising brochure, Cross Country Ski Hire, Unknown
An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria. This building, along with most of the town of Marysville, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.marysville, victoria, cross counry ski hire, lake mountain, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Functional object - Knitting Bag, 1914-1918
made bv the red cross volunteers to raise money for the 1914/1918 war. Probably made locallyKhaki bag to hold knitting. Made to look like a shirt. "Sister Susie's shirt' embroidered on it in red. 2 red crosses also embroidered on it. Red silk cord to hang it up.Sister Susie's Shirt embroidered in redlocal history, handcrafts, country crafts, red cross, 1914-1918 war -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Eureka Stockade as Recreated at Blood on the Southern Cross, 2014
This photograph was taken at a special dawn showing of Sovereign Hill's Blood on the Southern Cross to marke the 160th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade.. Colour photograph of a scene from Blood on the Southern Cross.eureka stockade, eureka 160, blood on the southern cross, anniversary, sovereign hill -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertising brochure, Cross Country Ski Hire, Unknown
An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.marysville, victoria, cross country ski hire, ski hire, lake mountain -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertising brochure, Cross Country Ski Hire, Unknown
An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.An advertising brochure for Cross Country Ski Hire in Marysville in Victoria.marysville, victoria, cross country ski hire, ski hire, lake mountain -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image - Black and White, Lady Southern Cross
The Lady Southern Cross was a Lockheed Altair monoplane owned by Australian pioneer aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.A black and white image of an aeroplane called the "Lady Southern Cross".flight, aeroplane, charles kingsford smith, lady southern cross -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, This England Books, The Register of the Victoria Cross, 1997
An Illustrated directory of the world's highest gallantry awardBook - Mainly red cover with an Illustration of the Victoria Cross and Titlenon-fictionAn Illustrated directory of the world's highest gallantry award -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Family History, Cross Connections, 1995
Written to record the life and times of Cross families, including wdding photos and family treesCream cover, green writing. Dual portraits of William and Helen Eliza Crosscross families, toolamba, books, history, local -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, German Mothers Cross, Late 1930s
This item is a bronze German MotherCross. The MotherCross was given to German mothers of pure Aryan heritage before and during World War Two. Adolf Hitler wanted to encourage population growth and keep the German mother at home. Mothers were awarded these crosses according to the number of children they had – gold crosses for eight or more children, silver for six or seven children and bronze for four or five children. The crosses were presented to mothers on 4th August, the birthday of Hitler’s mother and also on Mother’s Day. They could only be worn on special occasions around the neck on a blue cord with two white stripes. This German MotherCross is a bronze one and has on one side ‘Der Deutschen Mutter’ and on the other side ‘16 Dezember 1938’ and Adolf Hitler’s signature. The date indicates when the award was first instituted. There were at least 8 million recipients of the medal.The recipient and donor of this medal are not known but it is a very interesting and unusual memento of World War Two.This is a metal medal in the shape of a cross with a bronze ridged background in the shape of a rectangle. The cross is enamelled in blue and white and has a round bronze disc in the centre and lettering with a blue swastika on a white background. There is lettering on the back of the cross. A metal catch is attached to the top of the cross and remnants of a blue and white cloth cord are looped over the catch. One small fragment of the cord is detached. The medal is in a box which is not the original container. ‘Der Deutschen Mutter’ ‘16 Dezember 1938’ plus Adolf Hitler’s signature world war two, german mothercross -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Matchbox, Matchox and top - Aborigines on one, Southern Cross on the top. C1971, 1971
1. Matchbox with a picture of two aborigines on the top - lighting a fire. A mia-mia is in the background. Text overprinted 'Australian Safety Matches'. Note metric dimensions.; 2. Matchbox top only. Text 'The Southern Cross'. Southern Cross stars are in the background.1. Text on back of matchbox: Cooking Food/Australian Match Mfg Co Pty Ltd/Made in Australia (10/5)/ 1971 [Handwritten]/Average Contents 50.; 2. Matchbox top only. Text 'The Southern Cross'. Southern Cross stars are in the background. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica, Military Cross (MC)
A black board with white texts about MC award and the recipients from 5 RAR. The medal includes a silver cross with crown at each end and "ER" in the center. The ribbon has three equal stripes of one purple in between of two white. MILITARY CROSS (MC) The Military Cross (MC) is the third level military decoration awarded to commissioned army officers of the substantive rank of captain or below for "gallantry during active operations against the enemy". 5 RAR recipients: Maj M P Blake, Maj R F Sutton, Lt M G Langley, 2nd Lt R A Brett, 2nd Lt M G Deak, 2nd Lt J D McAloney, 2nd Lt C D RainerMilitary Cross (MC)'s details and names of recipients.military cross, 5 rar, maj m.p. blake, maj r.f. sutton, lt m.g. langley, 2nd lt r.a. brett, 2nd lt m.g. deak, 2nd lt j.d. mcaloney, 2nd lt c.d. rainer, replica medals -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Cross erected outside new Methodist Church, Ringwood
Black and white photograph of mobile crane with large cross suspended from it. Man standing by crane.Typed below photograph, "Cross erected outside new Methodist Church Cnr. Station St. and Greenwood Ave." -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Cross of Gallantry with palm
Framed document of Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Citation awarded to 1st Battalion RAR for Gallantry in support of US 173rd Airborne Brigade from May 1965 to June 1966. Presented by Nguyen Cao Ky ( PM 1965-67) + VP (68-71) dated May 14 1996Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Airborne Patch1st battalion rar, 173rd airborne brigade, nguyen cao ky -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Stars of the Southern Cross Eureka Flag, circa 1930
These pavement stars are found in both Pheonix Lane and Alfred Deacon Place and reference the star of the Southern Cross found on the Eureka Flag kept at the Eureka Centre Ballarat.The items are of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of Ballarat Block work in pavement create stars of the Southern Cross Eureka Flagsouthern cross, eureka flag -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, N. R. McGeehan photographer, Cross Silver Wedding 1933, 1933 original
Original photograph of group of people celebrating the Cross silver wedding. 5 August 1933. Jack Welpdale (bottom right hand corner), Bertha (wife) next in coat with fur on collar and cuffs. Former residents of "Reserve" Tatura.Black and white photograph of the Cross silver wedding 1933.on back: Jack and Bertha Whelpdale, identified. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Australian Red Ensign 1901 - 1903, Australian Red Ensign 1901 - 1903 Design, circ 1901-03
Red Ensign Flag was updated in 1908, the current Commonwealth star of seven points replaced the earlier six-pointed starPart of a collection of Wold War I Flags obtained by Harry Groves. Rare historical example of an Australian Flag.1901–1903 version Australian/Commonwealth red ensign (1901–1903) Version After being submitted to King Edward VII for approval the competition winning design which featured a southern cross with nine, eight, seven, six and five points respectively was standardised by the British Admiralty with the number of points on the four biggest stars of the southern cross set to seven, ostensibly to improve ease of manufacture. The original variety of points was an indication of the relative brightness of each star as it appeared in the night sky.On top left hand side of the flag is inscribed "GROVES" and a cardboard note stating "This Australian Flag and other flags in the Gallery were brought home from the First World War by Harry Groves."red ensign, world war 1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, North Cross Reef Mine & Mining Scene 1870 -- B/W Photo & Coloured Painting
Mining Scene - North Cross Reef Co.B/W North Cross Reef with buildings, poppet heads, Tailings and wood stack with people. Two colour prints of North cross Reef. One at a different angle to B/W. Second taken further back with wood stacks, tailing dam fenced in beyond poppet heads buildings chimmney's smoking. stawell -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Document, Obituary, 12:MMMM, 1976 (exact); Walter Thomas West passed away 4th December 1976 and his funeral was held 7th of December
Attached to his R.S.L. Membership Card along with the funeral notice, is a subsequent newspaper article written at the time of Walter West's death, which reads: Death of Pioneer Settler/ A pioneer settler of/ the Red Cliffs irigation/ district and one of the/ last men to be evacuated/ from Gallipoli, died sud/denly on Saturday night/ aged 84./ In 1922 Mr. Watler Thomas/ West came to Red Cliffs/ where he established Block/ 86 in the irrigation district./ He lived there until his/ death on Saturday after playing bowls at the Red/ Cliffs rinks on Saturday/ afternoon./ Mr. West was born in Jeparit and served with the/ 24th Battalion in Egypt and/ Gallipoli./ He was awarded the Mili/tary Medal in France in/ 1917 and the Military Cross/ in 1918 when he captured/ single handed an enemy/ machine gun post./ He settled at Red Cliffs/ on his return when the/ area was placed under irri-/gation./ For 25 years he operated/ a unique partnership with/ the late Mr. Martin Nippe, his adjoining property/ owner. The pair pooled their/ horticultural equipment for/ joint use./ Mr. West joined Mildura/ Legacy in 1942 and was an/ active member until his/ death./ The funeral will be held at the United Church, Red/ Cliffs this morning at 10.30Type written obituary, presumably used when Walter West,MC,MM, died.Walter West MC,MM/ Red Cliffs residents were saddened to learn of the sudden passing on Saturday last/ of Walter Thomas West MC,MM., a Pioneer/settler and well respected citizen./ "Wal" as he was affectionately known, was/ born at Dandenong some 84years ago./ He served with distinction in World War 1/ with 24th Battalion. He was an original ANZAC, and also saw service in/ Egypt and France. He received two awards for gallantry in the field - The Military/ Medal in France 1917 and the Military Cross in France/ in 1918 when he was responsible for the/ single handed capture of an enemy gun and crew./ He was an original soldier settler and developed/ his fruit block in Red Cliffs which is still/ operated by his son Tom. In 1922 he/ became an original Trustie of the Methodist/Church and was the last surviving original/ Trustie. He served on the Board of/ directors of the Red Cliffs Co-Operative Co.Ltd/ from 1954 to 1967, and was Chairman of Directors/ in 1963 and 1964. He showed a keen interest/ in youth activities and some excellent cricketers/ were produced as a result of his coaching of/ the Methodist Junior Cricket Team. He was an/ active and keen member of Mildura Legacy/ for 34 years, serving as President in 1947 and 1948./ He was secretary of the Cemetary Trust for many years, served on the Hospital Committee/ was a member of Memorial Lodge, a member of Red Cliffs Senior Citizens Club and a /member of Red Cliffs Sub-Branch R.S.L. since / it's inception./ He was a keen member of the Red Cliffs/ Bowling Club and took part in a club event on/ the day of his passing./ It was the pioneer settler and men with ability/ and initiative of Walter West that brought/ out the Community Spirit which resulted in/ the Red Cliffs we know today.1918, 1917, ww1, walter, thomas, west, mm, mc, 24th, battalion, aif, gallipoli, bullecourt -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Belt, Drum Major Cross Belt
Cross belt has been used by drum major of pipes and drums from 1965 onwards.Cross belt has been used by drum major of pipes and drums from 1965 onwards.Cross belt is of white buff leather with lower harness strap. Buckle is of brass with a VSR cresy badge.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, drum major, vsr, 5/6 rvr bhq -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Cross being lifted outside new Methodist Church Cnr. Station St. and Greenwood Ave. Ringwood
Black and white photograph building under construction with crane lifting a large cross into position assisted by two workmen.Typed below photograph, "Cross being lifted outside new Methodist Church Cnr. Station St. and Greenwood Ave." -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica, Distinguished Flying Cross
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine. The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to U.S. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in combat in support operations.Distinguished Flying Cross medal in a wooden frame with glass front. Gold coloured medal described as "First Oak Leaf Cluster" attached to blue, white and red striped ribbon mounted on navy blue velvet.distinguished flying cross, alan reed, united states air force, vietnam -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Boathouse, Clare Gervasoni, Cairn displaying the place were William Cross Yuille Camped, 2021
Lake Wendouree was originally known as Yuille's Swamp.Colour photograph of a cairn displaying the place were William Cross Yuille CampedNear this spot was the camp of the first resident of Ballarat William Cross Yuille in March 1938. Presented by Cr A.J. Darling. Mayor of Ballarat 1034. Ballt Historical Socylake wendouree, william cross yuille, a.j. darling, yuille's swamp, marker -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
soft cover booklet, Royden Greene L.T.D, The 1000th Cross, unknown
Paper back booklet with sepia illustration on cover page, the title is in bold black writing with a cross in the foreground. The cross has a first aid arm band with the red cross in colour standing out from the sepia background. 'Memoirs free to any country 1979-80. Lest we forget'booklet, world war two, lara r.s.l.the 1000th cross. -
Ballarat Clarendon College
badge, Cross oars
These sterling silver cross oars were to be attached to the school rowing cap. John Schinkel boarded at Ballarat College 1935 - 1937. He was a member of the school rowing, athletics, footbal and cricket teams. Writing to the school around 2005 John records that he was one of about 6 students from Kybybolite, South Australia, to attend Ballarat College. The badge is housed on the base of a cuff links box with cream velvet insert. The badge is accompanied by John's blazer pocket braid embroidered with cross oars, XVIII, XI, ATH. Sterling silver cross oars to be attached to rower's cap. Pin fixed across middle of verso. john-schinckel, ballarat-college, boarding, rowing, kybybolilte