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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - George Lynch Junior, C. 1970s
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.George Lynch Jr. followed his father into a railway career. He started at Wodonga on 27 November 1937. George passed his Driver test on 5 February 1947 and retired on 28 July 1978.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, george lynch jr. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pocketbook, National Bible Press, New Testament & Psalms, US Armed Forces, 25/1/1941 (estimated); Date from introductory letter from "The White House, Washington"
Pocket size book of New Testament & Psalms issued to U S Armed Forces from "The Gideons" International. With introduction page from The White House, Washington & Franklin D Roosevelt dated January 25, 1941. A title page headed "A Sacred Token" gives name of Private A.(Arthur) D.(Dean) Campbell. He was born at Melbourne on 31 March, 1917. it also provides his unit, being 2/55 Aust L.A.D. (Light Aid Detachment), AIF Australia and dated 3/6/1945A title page headed "A Sacred Token" gives name of Private A.(Arthur) D.(Dean) Campbell. He was born at melbourne on 31 March, 1917. it also provides his unit, being 2/55 Aust L.A.D. (Light Aid Detachment), army, ww2, new, testament, us, issue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NAPOLEON GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 1941-1950
Document: Pink manilla folder containing Certificates of Exemption and letter from Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, Return of Wages Paid or payable in respect of the Financial year ending 30 August 1950 (other years also included), invoice to payee, Notice of Appointment of Public Officer (Unused), items dating from 23 July 1941 to 1 September 1950, markings on front cover read 'Pay Roll Tax', 'Central Napoleon Gold Mining Co N.L', 'Pay Roll Tax Assessment File'.organization, business, industry - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NAPOLEON REEF GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 18 Feb 1941
Document: 4 Page legal document with map of lease area issued to William James Moore of Bendigo, Lease No. 11064 Bendigo, Vol. 325 Fol. 35881 County of Bendigo Parish of Sandhurst, 15 year lease from 18th February 1941, in vacinity of Curnow St, Booth St, Maple St and Rowan Sts, Lease by South Napoleon to be allowed to lapse in 1942, signed by Major General Sir Winston Joseph Dugan Governor of Victoria, William James Moore & witnessed by Walsh, Wardens Clerk Bendigo.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, napoleon reef -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, 1/09/1941 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative by Wal Jack of Maximum Traction CW5 684 at the intersection of Warragul Road and Riversdale Road with Wattle Park in the background. Tram has the destination of City, Route 71. A RAAF poster can be seen in one of the windows. Above the tram on a pole is a tram signal for the single line operation between Warragul Road and the Wattle Park terminus. See also item 6771 for a photo of the pole itself. Photo dated, 1/9/1941 in the Wal Jack album. See also Reg Itemtrams, tramways, cw5 class, warragul road, riversdale road, route 71, maximum traction, wattle park, tram 684 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article - Newspaper clipping, The Age, For Mission to Seamen, 31 May 1941
In 1941, a play in South Yarra was a fundraising opportunity for the Mission during wartime. Daryl Lindsay designed the programme of the evening. He was the Curator of the National Gallery of Victoria at the time. The article describes the design: "Mr. Daryl Lindsay made a special drawing for the front of the programmes, picturing a member of a merchant vessel on the bridge of his ship in a gale." He had previously illustrated the Mission's 1925 calendar.Shows the association with Melbourne's artworld.daryl lindsay, artists, fundraising, padre lavender, lady macpherson, reverend c. g. lavender, ngv -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Leon Marshall Wood, Mar. 1947
Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 14, Birney, with apparent destination of Eastern Park. Photographer - Leon Marshall-Wood, March 1947. Dave O'Neil confirmed June 30/2009, photo at the Western Park terminus. Up to 1951, Eastern Park was only operated by City to Eastern Park services, after 1951 through routed to Newtown. No. 14 was in Bendigo by then. See related documents. .1 - Copy small format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019On rear in pencil "3?, S/S, L M-W" and in light green pencil, "PWD" and "Owned JR". On rear of copy print 4194.1 - "Geelong" in top left hand corner.tramways, trams, geelong, eastern park, birney, tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 14/01/1947 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of MMTB Maximum Traction Car No. 118 being unloaded in Corio Terrace 14 Jan 1947. Tramcar became No. 31. Tram is on jacks, with one set of bogies under the tram. Has a number of wood blocks lying alongside. Tram 118 has the wartime white stripes on the tram. No destination box, windows lowered and trolley poles removed. Tram No. 26 is behind with a destination of Newtown. No details on photographer. trams, tramways, geelong, unloading, bogie trams, corio terrace, transporting trams, tram 118, tram 26, tram 31 -
Vision Australia
Drawing - Artwork, Portrait of Tilly Aston as a young woman, 1890
Portrait in pen and ink with grey wash of Tilly Aston, aged seventeen, done by Fred Kneebone. She is shown with long hair tied back, wearing a high buttoned up dress with a brooch at her neck. In 'Memoirs of Tilly Aston', she recalls the portrait being done (p47) and being donated to the Austral Salon, who held a matinee performance to raise funds for her university education.1 unframed pen and ink drawing with grey washFred Kneebone Miss Tilly Aston Blind authoress philanthropist obit 1947 C.M. Dodd 1" white close upartwork, tilly aston, fred kneebone -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Corner Ryrie and Garden Streets - Eastern Park, 9/1923
The photograph shows at least 6 six trams at Eastern Park after a football match and the Garden St junction for the East line. Tram No. 5 with a destination of West Geelong is leaving the junction. Another tram is arriving with at least four parked on the Eastern Park line. Yields information about the use of trams after a football match in Geelong.Black and white photograph with some details on rear.In ink "Cr Ryrie & Garden Sts, this type of tramcar also in service 1947" and hand date stamp of "15 Sep 1923"tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, garden st, eastern park, football, tram 5 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
Twenty-five books donated by old collegian Francis Tweedie and possibly his sister Miss E M Tweedie. Francis Tweedie entered Ballarat College in 1889. He was the son of Mrs Tweedie 60 Doveton St, and attended with his brother Alec. The school holds no record of Miss E M Tweedie's attendance. Some of the books contain the signatures of Andrew Anderson and May Anderson. Their connection to the donors is unknown at this point. Example of ongoing old collegian support of school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians.Twenty-five books variously titled and sized including The History of England (8 vol) , Taine's History of English Literature (2 vols), and Hallam's History of England (3 vols)Book plates inside front cover: Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Miss E M Tweedie and Mr F Tweedie / 1947.... Illustrated book plate inside cover of 'Longfellow's poetical works': Weatherly Library / Ballarat College / Miss E Tweedie / Mr F Tweedie 1947e-m-tweedie, francis-tweedie, weatherly-library, ballarat-college, andrew-anderson, may-anderson -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1970s
Rev. Dr Andrew Melville McMaster, B.A., B.D., was born in 1922 at Mataura, New Zealand, where his father was the Presbyterian minister. The McMaster family came to Victoria in 1924. Rev A. M. McMaster entered the University of Melbourne in 1941, and after graduating Bachelor of Arts, studied at Ormond College, obtaining his Bachelor of Divinity in 1947. In 1947 he married Jean Langdon Buller, and in 1948 he was ordained and inducted into the Presbyterian Charge of Newtown, Tasmania. In 1951 he was called to Oatlands, Tasmania, where he served until 1956. From 1950 - 1952 he was Moderator of the Tasmanian Assembly. He was called to Swann Hill in 1956 and Croydon in 1962. From 1970 - 1972 he undertook post graduate studies at the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. He was awarded a Doctorate of the Ministry in 1972. In December 1972 he was called to Kew Presbyterian Church. He was called to Noble Park in 1979 and to Wesley Church Shepparton in 1981. Hi retired in 1988 and died on 5th September 2009. B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. Andrew Melville McMaster dressed in an academic gown, mounted on cream card.Rev Dr A. Melville McMaster B.A., B.D. 1972 - andrew melvill mcmaster, presbyterian, minister, new zealand, ormond college, moderator, kew, mccormick theological seminary -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Prevention of metal fatigue, circa 1940s, Prevention of Fatigue of Metals
Compilattion of methods to prevent the failure of metals under repeated stress. Published 1941 by US Navy bureau of aeronauticsnon-fictionCompilattion of methods to prevent the failure of metals under repeated stress. Published 1941 by US Navy bureau of aeronauticsmetal fatigue preventionj -
National Wool Museum
Bootees
Made by Syliva Maidment in 1947-48.Bootees knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia -
National Wool Museum
Bonnet
Made by Syliva Maidment in 1947-48.Bonnet knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia -
National Wool Museum
Bonnet
Made by Syliva Maidment in 1947-48.Bonnet knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia -
National Wool Museum
Singlet
Made by Sylvia Maidment 1947-48.Cream baby's singlet knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia -
National Wool Museum
Bonnet
Made by Sylvia Maidment 1947-48.Baby's bonnet knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia -
National Wool Museum
Dress
Made by Sylvia Maidment 1947-48.Cream baby's dress knitted by Sylvia Maidment 1944-1948.knitting, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Notification - Readiness to Proceed to Camp, 5/11/1941
This object relates to Leslie James FIMMEL. He was born on 19/01/1922 in Warracknabeal, VIC. Leslie James served in the Army (V225108) enlisting on, 05/11/1941 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7 AUST INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 19/06/1946. Leslie James FIMMEL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is A FIMMEL.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Notification - Report for Medical Examination, 13/11/1941
This object relates to Leslie James FIMMEL. He was born on 19/01/1922 in Warracknabeal, VIC. Leslie James served in the Army (V225108) enlisting on, 05/11/1941 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7 AUST INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 19/06/1946. Leslie James FIMMEL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is A FIMMEL.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Artwork, other - Stained glass window, Brooks Robinson & Co, 1947
This window, in memory of the crew of the ship Jervis Bay, was unveiled on the 14 December 1947 by Mrs Johnson, wife of the Bishop of Ballarat. As mentioned on the plaque below the window, it was a gift of the Ballarat branch of the HLG and the Lucas Girls from Ballarat. E Lucas & Co was a textile company in Ballarat. The "Lucas girls" are known Ballarat-wide for their commitment to philanthropic work during the period of the Great War. On the same occasion the mallet, used to launch the ship Manunda was donated to the Mission. (AR1947) Unfortunately it is lost. Arched windows altar, st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, st peter, sailors, seamen, anchor, stained glass windows, win, memorial chapel, hope, jervis bay, crew, lucas girls, ballarat branch, hlg -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Portrait of Matilda (Tilly) Aston, 1930-1947
Framed black and white photograph of Tilly Aston. Tilly sits with one hand resting against a table, and the other in her lap. She is wearing a black collared dress with a white lace neck ruff held with an opal pin. Two medals (the Jubilee medal and Coronation medal) are pinned to the chest (one a red bowtie, the other is a brass medallion). At the base is a handwritten inscription: Miss Tilly Aston/ Founder of Assocation for Advancement of the Blind / in 1895 and Leader until 1947.B/W photograph in black frametilly aston, coronation medal -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Certificate, Victorian Tramway Football Association (VFTA), Life Members Certificate - Mr N C Boucher, March 1947
Presented by the Victorian Tramway Football Association to Mr Norman Charles Boucher, Victorian Railways, Tramway Motorman for his long service to the Association. Dated 18 March 1947. Hand made with ink and water colours, with VFTA logo. Signed by C A Peterson as President, L Montgomery as Hon. Treasurer and R Hodder as Secretary. See item 7056i3.pdf for his story prepared by Noelle Jones. See item 7057 for a football team photograph which included Mr Boucher.Demonstrates a hand made illustrated Life Membership certificate.Wooden framed illustrated certificate glazed secured with nails on rear. Hand made with ink and colour wash. Has two screws in the top corners and a section of string for hanging. The wood frame is machined carved.sports, vfta, football, certificates, vr trams, motormen, n c boucher -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - BENDIGO RSL DEBUTANTE BALL, Reg Brock, C. August 1947
The date on the photograph states "approx 1946", actually 1947. The Bendigo RSL conducted Annual and Debutante Balls for many years as a fund raiser. The following article appeared in the Argus; “Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thursday 14 August 1947, page 8 ________________________________________ 12 debutantes presented at Bendigo Ball Early Victorian posies which matched the pastel flowers in their hair were carried by the 12 debutantes who came out at the Annual RSL Ball at Bendigo Town Hall last night. The debutantes, who were presented to Lieut-General and Mrs V. A. H. Sturdee, were Eileen Clarke, Daphne Green, Norma Knopp, Doris Purtell, Inez Somerville, Eileen Simpson, Joy Taylor, Olive Tope, Judith Waters, Elvie Walker, Patricia Young, and Dorothy Herbert. The official party included Cr and Mrs D. W. Streader, Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo; Cr and Mrs. McEwen, Mayor and Mayoress of Castlemaine; Major-General Rankin, MP, and Mrs Rankin; Mr Galvin, Minister for Lands, and Mrs Galvin; and Colonel Lansell MLC, President of Bendigo RSL.” Photograph B & W on light cream backing board. There are 12 young men, 12 Debutante girls, 2 Flower girls and 1 female Chaperone. Text has been written on the front in blue pen and black pencil.In blue pen and black pencil, "RSL Deb Ball approx 1946", In black pencil, "Bruce back row 7th from left, Olive 2nd back row from left", in black pen, "Reg Brock Bendigo"brsl, smirsl, debutante -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DIARY, 23.10.41-17.3.42
Diary written by Arthur George Holley No 13556 while serving on HMAS Hobart. This section of diary is part 2 and relates to 2417. Refer also 2134 for service history, 2135.3, 2137.Diary"A.G Holley RAN" Pink ruled paper written in ink, no front or rear covers, 21 pages of near day by day description of events beginning on 23 Oct 1941-17.3.1942 of HMAS Hobart.diaries, ran, personal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: FAIR RESULTS IN POUNDS, SHILLINGS
1 page photocopied document. Bendigo Easter Fair Results financial report detailing monies paid to following organisations. three columns, Hospital, Benevolent Home, Total. Years from 1871 through to 1941.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, financial report -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINING CO CASH BOOK 1939 - 1941
Central Deborah Gold Mining Co. N.L. Cash Book from McColl Rankin & Stanistreet Duration: 7 dec 1939 to 16 Jan 1941 34 double pages (balance pages of book removed)McColl Rankin & Stanistreet -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book - Bradshaws Guide - November 1941, Stillwell & Stephens Pty Ltd
Provides detailed information on Victorian railways country timetables, suburban trains, lists of post offices, Victorian and Commonwealth Government officials and elected representatives, and tramways - all night services, first and last cars, including Sandringham and St Kilda services. Provides a detailed guide to services in Victoria, including public transport.Book - 194 pages, 9 sections stapled paper titled "Bradshaws Guide - November 1941" Priced 8d, No. 1029. Has a fold out map of the VR Country and suburban lines. Includes many advertisements.victoria, tramways, melbourne, timetables, railways, guides, bradshaws guide, advertisements -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Minute Book, Minute Book No. 1, Women's Auxiliary, Eltham War Memorial Trust, 10 May 1946 to 10 April 1952
History of the War Memorial Following the end of the First World War, communities across Victoria and Australia typically erected memorials which were predominantly statues, cenotaphs, avenues of honour and plaques. The Shire of Eltham established the Avenue of Honour at the gateway to the shire as well as an obelisk at the corner of Main Road and Bridge street and the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground. After the Second World War communities once again desired to preserve the memories of those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Resources were scarce so there was a transition away from the traditional style memorials that sprang up post 1918 to one of building facilities that would provide ongoing benefit to the community. Even before the end of the Second World War, the citizens of Eltham began to consider an appropriate form of memorial for those from the area who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars. In 1943 the Eltham Women’s Auxiliary raised funds for the construction of buildings to be established on land to be purchased for the proposed War Memorial. On March 27th, 1945, the Eltham District Progress Association called a meeting of local people who in turn set up and registered the Eltham War Memorial Trust Inc. As a focus for the purpose of the memorial, the newspaper notice read:- ‘Those who have had a member of their family in the fighting services will want to see that the form of a memorial we are concerned with is the one which will be a constant reminder to us of those who fought for us and the little ones for whom they fought and died.’ At that meeting it was decided the Memorial should take the form of a baby health centre along with a creche and children’s library. In late 1945, the newly formed Eltham War Memorial Trust purchased the land at 903-907 Main Road Eltham from Miss Shillinglaw, which once formed part of the Shillinglaw farm on Lot 90 of Holloway’s 1851 “Little Eltham” subdivision. The Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks, laid the foundation stone on November 24th, 1950, in memory of those who fell in the Second World War. The Eltham Infant Welfare Centre was opened November 15th, 1952, the Pre-school on December 1st, 1956, and the Children’s Library in 1961. In late 1966 the children’s library service was integrated into the Heideberg Regional Library Service and the building was officially renamed the Eltham War Memorial Hall. Following the opening of the Eltham Infant Welfare Centre, work began in 1953 planning for the entrance to the grounds, which is signaled by a wrought iron arch entitled “Eltham War Memorial” . In 1954 the Eltham War Memorial Trust decided that a legacy provided by the late Councillor Ernest James Andrew (d. 29 March 1950) in memory of his wife, Mrs. Ellen Andrew (d. 13 July 1946) and who are both buried at Eltham Cemetery, should be used to fund the construction of the entrance. A metal plate inscribed to this effect was attached to the gates. Work on the Memorial Gardens was undertaken throughout the following decade, with a Memorial Forecourt included in the final 1956 plans for the Pre-School Centre. A quote was accepted by the Trust in 1963 for the implementation of a memorial garden, which included grading of a sixty-five foot strip at the rear of the Trust buildings and construction of concrete paths. The stone retaining walls at the front of the site were installed in 1968 when Main Road was widened and it is believed that the Memorial Gates were relocated at that time also. Eltham Senior Citizens Centre In 1964, Eltham Shire Council purchased a section of land from the Trust at the northern end of the site, as a provision for Country Fire Authority buildings. At the same time the Elderly Citizens Club proposed a Senior Citizens Centre on the south western section of the Trust’s property. This was approved by the Trust with the provision that the building was constructed in ‘accord’ with those already existing. In 1965 Council took on board the plans for the Senior Citizens Centre and applied for a government grant. These could only be awarded if Council owned the site. In 1962 the Trust had resolved to hand over the assets to Council once the Memorial Gardens were completed. This was in line with Health Department requirements that grants for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the three facilities would only be made once the the facilities were completed and handed over to Council. In 1965 the Department of Health further demanded substantial alterations to the Pre-School playground as a result of the pending impact of the planned Senior Citizens Centre and Main Road duplication. As a consequence, handover of the Trust’s assets to Council was initiated with a formal ceremony held in the Children’s Library on August 28th, 1965. The Trust continued on as a committee of management for another twelve months. Plans and specifications for the Senior Citizens Centre were prepared by March 1966. Council obtained a grant from the Government which covered one third of the cost and the building was completed by April 1967. Whilst the Senior Citizens Centre is contained within the original Eltham War Memorial building precinct, it was not part of the original Memorial and was not funded by the Eltham War Memorial Trust.At rear of book are the minutes of the 1st to 5th Annual Meetings (1947-1951) and a list of financial members 33 x 21 x 1 cm; beige cardboard endcovers with green cloth spine binding; 132 pageseltham children's library, eltham infant welfare centre, eltham pre-school, eltham war memorial hall, eltham war memorial trust, meeting minutes, minute book, women's auxiliary