An 'Age' newspaper article titled ' Kidnap role wins Thompson a medal. ' Mr. Thompson was awarded a Bronze Medal by the Royal Humane Society of Australia after the Faraday School kidnapping attempt. There is a black and white photo of Mr.Lindsay Thompson waiting outside the Woodend Post Office with ransom in hand. Friday, June 21, 1974.bendigo, education, faraday kidnapping, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, faraday primary school, woodend, mr. thompson, kidnapping, crime, ransom, royal humane society, photo, photograph

A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation. References are made to the Aboriginal uses of the land, the roles of the Schwerkolt and Antonio families, the Nunawading City Council and the establishment of Antonio Park Primary School. The importance of appropriate botanic species is stressed. 14 pages. Includes bibliography.A carefully documented essay on the history of Antonio Park and Yarran Dheran as examples of changes in public attitude to conservation. antonio park, mitcham, yarran dheran, antonio family, mullum mullum creek, environment

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 coloured photograph taken during a visit to the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South vietnam, Capt Amy Pittendreigh, Lt Terrie Roche, Lt Margaret Ahern and Lt Colleen Mealey, are shown the role and workings of 7 RAR Mortar Platoon by Lt Dave Tresizephotograph, 7 rar, 1st australian task force, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, capt amy pittendreigh, lt terrie roche, lt margaret ahern, lt colleen mealey, mortar platoon, gibbons collection catalogue, lt dave tresize, nurses, denis gibbons

Historical information - RECHABITES - The Star of Kew Tent, No. 260. This branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites was founded in September, 1882, when the following members were installed as the first officers by the district officers, viz. Chief Ruler, Bro. W. H. Bardwell; Deputy Ruler, Bro. C. 
Viney; Past Chief Ruler, Bro. J. V. Morgan; Treasurer, Bro. R. Eyre; Money Steward, Bro. A. Brown; Levite, Bro. W. H. Richardson; Guardian, Bro. J. Wathen; Secretary, Bro. T. J. Eaton. Bros. W. H. Bardwell, T. J. Eaton, and F. J. Legge 
were appointed as trustees. It is interesting to 
note that three of the foundation members, Messrs. Bardwell, Eaton, and Richardson, and still members of the tent. The first meetings were held in the Mission Hall, but for many years the meeting place 
of the tent has been the Kew Town Hall. The funds of the tent have gradually accumulated until at the last audit they amounted to £2,097. For many years past the interest on the funds has been more than sufficient to meet all claims for sick pay. The 
total membership is now 140. The following past secretaries have been mainly instrumental in placing the tent in its present position:-Bros. T. J. Eaton, W. H. Bardwell, C. B. Gray, and C. L. Churcher. The present officers are :- C.R., Bro. R. M. Jones; D.R., Bro. T. H. B. Williams; P.C.R., Bro. C. H. Green; Treasurer, Bro. W. J. Thornton; Secretary, Bro. F. C. W. Hurrell. Junior Branch. A junior branch was founded in 1883, and while its membership has fluctuated considerably according to the enthusiasm of the management, it has been the means of introducing many members to the senior tent. Its membership is now 41. Female Branch. Lily of Kew Tent, No. 20. This branch was formed in October, 1904, and has accomplished good work. Its membership is 38. Much of its success is due to the untiring energy of its secretary, Mrs. J Jaycock. Source: Barnard, FGA, Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria, 1910This document forms part of a large collection of material assembled by the Rogers family of Kew and donated by the family to the Kew Historical Society by Dorothy Rogers or by her sons. The items in the collection have social and spiritual significance and are also historically significant. Items such as this coloured lithograph have a degree of artistic and aesthetic significance as representative examples of the certificate designers art in the 19th Century. A certificate awarded to W. H. Richardson (the father of the historian Dorothy Rogers) by the ‘Juvenile Tent No.157 in appreciation of his role as ‘Superintendent’. The certificate notes that 1887 was the fourth anniversary of the Juvenile Tent. The Star of Kew Tent No. 260 had been formed in 1882 as a branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites. W. H. Richardson was a founding member.star of kew tent no.260, independent order of rechabites, william h richardson, rogers collection, testimonials

Model of soldiers WW1 in varying stances and roles. WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Lead set of khaki miniature soldiers circa WW1 consisting of ten (10) model soldiers and one miniature stretcher made of dusky pink wool and two wooden carrier rails either side. ww1 lead model soldier set, the great war - set of model lead soldiers

Main role in the play performed by Frank Thring.paper programthe man who came to dinner, athenaeum theatre, melbourne theatre company, frank thring, moss hart & george kaufman

Willam John Turner. The recommendation details his awards of being made a Life Govenor twice, Fund raising for the POW efforts, RSL Relief fund, RSL Picnic Committee, Chairman & Organizer off, RSL Inter Units Social Club, President and Treasurer off and Committee. The originals of this submission are damaged and will be in later Cat No’s in the Turner collection. Cat No 8030 will detail his service history and more RSL involvement.Framed letter, frame is timber gold colour, frame backing is maroon colour with the letter I set. This is a copy of the letter for the reccomendation for a Life Membership of the RSL to William John Turner Bendigo Sub Branch. The letter is very specific as to the roles and fund raising undertaken by Turner over many years. The fund raising amounts in Pounds is quite large.Letter heading and signed, “Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo 13th May 1954” “Yours faithfully" "Sir George Lansell” Funds raised in Pounds, “£3891 - £4,100 - £2,000 - £938 - £200” The last figure was an annual amount raised.brsl, smirsl, life membership

Black and white photcopy of 3BO staff with their role and photo. Manager: H.B. Wilson Chief Announcer: J. Scott Griffiths Announcer Salesman: Bern Martin Announcers: Bob Rudd, Isabel Poulston Copywriter: Amy Huxtable Typist: Mary Jacobs, Elwyn Honeychurch Technician: Campbell Spain, Keith Styman President 3BO Women's Club: Clairebendigo, business, 3bo

Italian designed Light weight artillery gun able to be used in normal artillery or anti-tank role. Range of 10,000 metres, eight rounds per minute maximum or 3-4 sustained. Crew of seven easily towed by jeep or land rover, lifted by a Chinook helicopter. Easily assembled and disassembled into twelve parts, replaced by M101A1Howitzer in 1967l5 105mm pack howitzer, artillery gun, model

Folder containing what appears to be an original typed text with hand-written notes and a copy of typed final text with the heading, "Vietnam". Seems to be the text of a speech given about the role of the civil Affairs Unit in Vietnam. Also a handwritten letter from L.K. Mackay dated 17 April 1969. Includes a chart of the structure of "The new government of Vietnam" dated November 1967vietnam - history, civil affairs unit, vietnam government, "revolutionary development"

Used in the 19th century.A forged steel long narrow sharp bladed felling axe head without a handle - it has a hole for the handle. It was commonly used to chop down trees as it has a more elongated and rigid blade excellent for deep gouging cuts.The length of the handle, weight of the head and angle of the blade all play a role in just how deep it cuts. It was use din the 19th Century.There is a small grooved pattern on the head where the handle would attach. A circular indentation is evident.woodworking tools, steel, froes, cleaving axes, axes, cutting tools, hand axes, felling axes, axe heads, tool components,

Pamphlet - single side A4 sheet, printed in full colour "Careers at Yarra Trams" outlining Keolis Downer as the operator of the Melbourne network, roles (non operational) available at Yarra Trams, and working at Yarra Trams. Written to promote women in Yarra with numbers giving showing the participation by women since July 2014. Has Keolis Downer and Yarra Trams logos.trams, tramways, yarra trams, women, keolis

Article and photograph by Tim Bottams featuring Greg Robinson standing in the doorway of a tram, about volunteers working for the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Quotes Chris Phillips, Peter Waugh, Greg about their background and the roles available, and the type of people that take on volunteering roles.Yields information about the BTM and its volunteers.Page 17 from the 11/8/2023 issue of the Ballarat Times newspaper.btm, volunteers, museum, tramway, tim bottams, chris phillips, greg robinson

Book has no dustjacket, is bound with dull red book cloth and has gold text on the cover and spinenon-fictionwwi, ww1, world war one, australian nurses, egypt

A violet-blue cap that has a symbol of an anchor on top of texts: "Sydney thorough and ready - Vung Tau Ferry". The cap is on a brown wooden board with texts: "Vung Tau Ferry Cap worn by L/Stoker Dale Harris"Cap, 'Vung Tau Ferry' HMAS Sydney c1970 A work cap of the type worn by crew of HMAS Sydney during her fast troop transport role during the Vietnam war which earned her the name 'Vung Tau Ferry'. Donated by Dale W Harris HMAS Sydney (1968-1970)cap, vung tau ferry, hmas sydney

Ethel Godfrey was interviewed for this article. She shared the history of the Guild and its role.Article published in the Weekly Times in 1910 with a portrait of Ethel Godfrey.ethel augusta godfrey, ethel godfrey, lhlg

The story of Australia's role in the Vietnam War and the lives of soldiers and their families on return to Australia.503p., illus., map.vietnam war

This book is a history of Radio Station 3KZ and its substantial role in broadcasting in Australia.A hardback cover of the history of Radio Station 3KZ with loose cover."Dial 1179/The 3KZ Story..."radio, 1980s, george evans collection

Examples of bookmarks used as Australian Legacy promotional material explaining the role of Legacy. Examples of promotional material issued by Legacy. Part of a collection of bookmarks at Hymettus that covers a dozen examples of Legacy bookmarks in what is regarded as Australia's largest collection of bookmarks that numbered c. 30,000 in 2024.legacy, charities

Two-page document plus map showing location of the New Red, White and Blue Consolidated mine on the Sheepshead Line of Reef. Information on the mine is given in the following areas: location plant, early history, its role as a leading mine, its prominence, its closure, gold production. References are provided. Document forms part of research referred to in Albert Richardson's paper 2264.70.bendigo, mining, new red white and blue mine

This book discusses the role Australians played in World War I, and the rise of the ANZAC Legend.96p.world war 1, anzac legend

Educational worksheets and activities used to teach children about Australia's role in the Gallipoli Campaign.Book: 80 p., illus. (some col.), maps, worksheets. Includes 2 discs: Disc 1 (video) Australians at War Episode 2; Disc 2 (DVD-ROM) Interactive activities and ABCs Gallipoli: the First Day website.australia department of veterans affairs, gallipoli, world war i, educational aids