Showing 4532 items
matching 1968.
-
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, Nelsons Newsagency 1969, 12/07/1969
Advertisement for Nelsons Newsagency of Were Street Montmorency. Copied from a Diamond Valley Football League football record from 1968.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.diamond valley football league, nelsons newsagency, were street montmorency -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Macchi Aircraft - Canopy Jettison System Maintenance
Description: 2 pages. Published by RAAF. Published 28/10/1968. FILE 2607/4/2 Level of Importance: World. -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Financial record - Documents, Nungurner Hall Committee
Red exercise book is hand written in ink, for Accounting Debits and Credits from 1968 to 1986, some receipts are stapled in bookPlastic bag containing various accounting information for insuranceaccounts book -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 1st Armoured Regiment badges
The 1st Armoured Regiment was raised on 7 July 1949, as part of the new Australian Regular Army. It served in Vietnam 1968-1971.Set of hat badge, two lapel badges and metal shoulder title of 1st Armoured Regiment displayed on fabric covered boardarmour, badge, vietnam -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of lamppost outside Presbyterian Church, Tarnagulla, Lamppost outside Presbyterian Church, Tarnagulla, circa 1960s
Lamps standards 46/- Lamps 30/- Purchased November 1968, and first lit Wed 26th 1869. Murray Comrie Collection.Monochrome photograph of the historic lamppost outside the Presbyterian Church in Tarnagulla. This is an original photograph probably taken in the 1960s. tarnagulla, buildings, churches, church, presbyterian, religion, lighting, lamppost, power, energy -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Vic McGavin - President - 1980-1981, 1980
Vic McGavin, Heidelberg Golf Club President, 1980-1981. His second term as President, earlier term 1968-1970.One of a set of framed portraits of Club PresidentsFramed black and white studio portrait; timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Vic McGavin - President - 1980-1981hgc presidents, vic mcgavin -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flyer - Propaganda Flyer
This document was taken from the body of a Viet Cong runner who was ambushed by a clearing patrol around the Bn Base in December 1968.A small propaganda flyer. On one side with the heading "Long Nhan Dao Tren Chien Truong" On the left hand side there is a black and white photograph of a soldier and two children. On the reverse side there is a black and white photograph of two soldiers and the information is to the right of the photograph is also in Vietnamese.propaganda, viet cong, 9 rar, lockwood graham keith, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flyer - Propaganda Flyer
This document was taken from the body of a Viet Cong runner who was ambushed by a clearing patrol around the Bn Base in December 1968.A small propaganda flyer. Both sides have the heading "Xuan Ve Trong Trai Tu Binh", a black and white photograph of two men; one in a helmet is smiling at the camera, and the other is looking downwards. All text is in Vietnamese.propaganda, viet cong, 9 rar, lockwood graham keith, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flyer - Propaganda Flyer
This document was taken from the body of a Viet Cong runner who was ambushed by a clearing patrol around the Bn Base in December 1968.A small propaganda flyer. On one side with a black background is a sketch of a soldier holding his weapon with a question mark beside him. Above the photograph is writing in Vietnamese. On the revere side of the flyer all the information is in Vietnamese.propaganda, viet cong, 9 rar, lockwood graham keith, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flyer - Propaganda Flyer
This document was taken from the body of a Viet Cong runner who was ambushed by a clearing patrol around the Bn Base in December 1968.A folded propaganda flyer. On the front are two black sketches with information in Vietnamese under each of them. On the reverse of the front is a musical chart with a heading of Ken Xung Tran. The inside of the flyer is written in Vietnamese.propaganda, viet cong, 9 rar, lockwood graham keith, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), the royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flyer - Propaganda Flyer
This document was taken from the body of a Viet Cong runner who was ambushed by a clearing patrol around the Bn Base in December 1968.A small propaganda flyer. On one side is the heading "Cung Chung Ly Tuong", under which is Vietnamese text. On the right hand side is a black and white photograph of two soldiers standing. On the reverse side is a photograph of two soldiers using telephones, with Vietnamese text to the right.propaganda, viet cong, 9 rar, lockwood graham keith, 3123358, major graham lockwood, royal australian infantry corps, queensland university regiment, citizens military forces (cmf), the royal australian regiment -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Shield - School Sports
Schools divided the children / students into houses for internal sports competition. The students' team and their participation was rewarded by acknowledgment on a shield or trophy.This trophy was for Mt Beauty Primary School sports during the 1950s and 1960s. It was sponsored by the Mt Beauty School Mothers' Club indicating that the parents supported the sports. During this time, the 1950s and 1960s Mothers' Clubs existed and supported the schools. Later they became Parents Clubs and later still struggled to exist at all as both parents went to work.Wooden shield with banner (silver plated) across the top. Central round silver plated medallion which is surrounded by 4 small medallions. Timber is stained with a darker stain around the edges. There are eyelets and wire for hanging attached to the back.The Banner: "Mount Beauty School 4644" Central Medallion: "Mothers' Club / Shield / for / House Competition / 1951" The small medallions: have house colour and year eg. "Blue / 1968"school sports, mount beauty school sports, mother clubs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Grand Order Of Tape Dragons
Silver plaque mounted on solid wood depicting seven fighter jets, five at top, one flying downwards with a dragon in the cockpit, one at bottom with a full length dragon atop of fighter jet. Sgn Ld Alan r Reed is a Life member of the Grand Order Of tap DragonsFor head-sup, hook-down excellence in the emergency snaggin' and draggin' of the nylon tape of the land-based aircraft arresting equipment at Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam on 21st Sept 1968plaque, alan reed, tan son nhut -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Vogue Knitting No. 4
This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by English Vogue and contains knitting and crochet patterns for womens garments.VOGUE KNITTING / SPRING/SUMMER 1968 No. 4. / 3/- / LOOK / PRETTY / IN SPRING / KNITTING / 4 PATTERNS / EASY FOR / BEGINNERS / NEW / LINES IN / SEPARATES / SPECIAL / SPEED / KNITTING / FEATUREknitting crochet fashion, vogue - english, knitting, crochet, fashion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Unknown - Royal Victorian Regiment Jacket, Royal Victorian Regiment SGT Jacket
Battle Dress Post War Royal Victorian Regiment Jacket with SGT rankClass 8405-66-025-6412 Mill Size of Chest 37/38S Matching Trouser 32 Waist, made by Oxford Clothes Pty Ltd South Australia 1968 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Photograph, football
This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in war in Vietnam. Bill McMahon (Left) served with 1st Communications Zone Postal Unit 1969-70.National Serviceman Graeme Owens (Centre) served in Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps 1968-69. Ray Harvey (Right) served with the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps 1968-69. This game of Australian rules was played in Saigon in July 1969.Sepia photo of three Australian soldiers in football shorts and singlets and two Vietnamese soldiers in uniform with an aussie rules football. On the back of the photo it is stamped: Australian Army/Public Relations/Picture/Com.69.443 VN with details of who/where of the game -see image 2corp graeme owens, capt bill mcmahon, vietnamese soliders, afl football, vietnam, ray harvey -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Belgrave Heights Methodist & Presbyterian church
Information folder containing items pertaining to the history of Belgrave Heights Methodist & Presbyterian Church. Contents: -photocopy "The Service Of The Opening & Dedication of the Church, Sat. 5th March 1966" -photo and caption - new church/Methodist Church of Australia/Belgrave Circuit/Sunday 9th June 1968 -News & Notes" (2 pages) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BRIT STAFF OFFICE IN ANALYTICAL LAB
Colour photograph taken at BRIT with small piece of paper attached to bottom of photograph reads Staff Office in Analytical Lab. 1968 Organic Chem. Lecturers Brian Taylor in front (also taught 'Scientific German'), George Ooi's head viewed through window, Gary Gately on the left. Photo by John Adeney.bendigo, institutions, brit -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PHOTO BRIT ANALYTICAL LAB
Colour Photo taken at BRIT small piece of paper attached to bottom of photo reads: Analytical Lab. 1968 Lois Fenton. Fumehoods on right where Kipp's Apparatus were set up, Kjeldahl digestions operated, Fuming Nitric and Sulphuric acids were stored. Bromine dispensed. Photo by John Adeney.bendigo, institutions, brit -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Peeling An Orange
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 Pte Jack Higgins peeling an orange enjoys a joke with his boss Maj Jake O'Donnell MC, A Company, 7 RAR (1967 - 1968) upon return to 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, after completing Operation Caroline in the foothills of the Nui Nghe Mountainsphotograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, 1st atf base, nui dat, operation caroline, gibbons collection catalogue, military cross, nui nghe mountains, 235141, the distinguished service order (dso), 1st australian task force, denis gibbons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - SOUTH DEBORAH MINE - SYMBOL OF GOLD ERA PASSES
Newspaper article with photo of the poppet legs of the South Deborah Mine being dismantled. Locals has complained about the safety of the poppet legs. The Mines Department condemned them and ordered their removal. They were erected in 1938. Article from the Bendigo Advertiser Tuesday Dec 5, 1968. Clipping collected by Albert Richardson.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, south deborah mine, south deborah mine, symbol of gold era passes, bendigo advertiser tuesday dec 5 1968, quarry hill golf links, mines department, mt lyell mines queenstown tasmania, north deborah -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Jill Robertson, MacRobertsonland, 2010
MacRobertson's chocolate factory in Fitzroy, Victoria, expanded to Ringwood at 323 Canterbury Road before takeover in 1968 by Cadbury-Schweppes P/L.Small paperback biography of Macpherson Robertson (1859-1945)"Meet the man behind some of Australia's favourite confectionery - including Freddo Frog, Cherry Ripe and Old Gold chocolate - a charming self-made millionaire and generous philanthropist whose spirit reflected the hopes and dreams of a young nation. MACROBERTSONLAND tells the amazing rags-to-riches tale of Macpherson Robertson, Austrlia's very own Willy Wonka." -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Report on Royal Australian Survey Corps Biennial Conference 14-25 Nov 1966, Army Survey Regiment, Nov 1966
Detailed Planning Report for the activities of the Royal Australian Survey Corps 1966-1968 as decided at the Corps Conference 14-25 Nov 1966Typed Report of decisions and plans for activities of the Royal Australian Survey Corps for 1996 -1998. Report includes names of attendees from all elements of the Survey Corps and their reports. paper report with light buff coloured card cover stapled along the left hand edge. 50 page report includes distribution list."Copy No 11" royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, Bill Hughes Menswear 1969, 12/07/1969
Advertisement for Bill Hughes Menswear of Main Street Greensborough. Copied from a Diamond Valley Football League football record from 1968.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.diamond valley football league, bill hughes mensland, main street greensborough, bill hughes -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: Collingwood Technical School 1962 Sports teams, Prefects, Form Captains
Photos also held of students for other years including 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968 are recorded under other records on Victorian Collections.Black and white photographs of Collingwood Technical School 1962 Sports teams, Form Captains and Prefects.collingwood technical school, students, teams, nmit -
National Wool Museum
Book, Historic sheep stations of the South Island
"Historic sheep stations of the South Island" - Colin Wheeler, 1968. Contains sketches, descriptions and illustrations, by the author, of New Zealand sheep stations.sheep stations - history sheep - new zealand, sheep stations - history, sheep - new zealand -
National Wool Museum
Book, Kings in grass castles
"Kings in grass castles by Mary Durack, 1968", history of the Durack family, pastoralists, from the emigration of Darby Durack from Ireland in 1949.agriculture wool - history pastoral industry - history, agriculture, wool - history, pastoral industry - history -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Lighter cigarette, 1960s
Donated by Cliff Marshall the brother of Clyde Marshal who was a RAAF Medical Orderly and served with 2 Squadron in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968.Australian servicemen on duty in Vietnam who smoked generally had Zippo Lighters. It was a smoking accessory that was widely known worldwide and made popular in Australia by returning veterans. Rectangular stainless steel liquid fuel cigarette lighter with flip up lid.Internally a pull out receptacle that contains cotton absorbent wad to soak up the liquid fuel, flint tube and wick. The exposed top half has the flint striker roller, exposed wick, flame shield and locking toggle.On flip up lid “CLYDE / MARSHALL” on reverse VIETNAM /67-68; on case [RAAF MEDICAL INSIGNIA]. On reverse side “map of South Vietnam and North Vietnam showing names of towns, Danang, Hue Quihon Nhatrang Camranh Phanrang, Saigon Hanoi, Haiphong, Haiman, and South Vietnam flag. The base in inscribed with manufacturers name and patent number "BRANDFORD PA/ZIPPO/PAT.2517191"zippo, cigarette lighter, smoking accessories -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Headwear - Hat, slouch, Provost, 1966
Worn on duty at Vung Tau, Vietnam, by Corporal J S Archbold, Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, while on patrol in 1968.Khaki felt slouch hat with a leather band on the inside and a leather chin strap. A material band around the outer part of the hat (puggaree) with a metal badge attached to the brim with the brass Provost Corps emblem.Fayrefield Melbourne 6 7/8 1966.james archbold, 1968, provost, vung tau, archbold, slouch -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Container - Tin
Larus and Brother Company (1877-1968) was a diversified tobacco company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The company manufactured pipe tobacco, cigarettes and charcoal.Relates to historic past times and habits.Vintage Edgeworth extra high grade pipe tobacco tin - features a blue lid with old style font.Edgeworth extra high grade sliced pipe tobacco Larus & Bro Co, Richmond, VA USAsmoking, tobacco, container