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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Nails, 19th century
Nails removed from roof timbers of Museum during renovation in 2008. Building dated from approx 1880. Good example of early building material. Holding case made by Museum member Bill Doller.15 old handmade nails of varying sizes. House in glass fronted case.nails, building supplies, building construction -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Dhurringile P.O.W. Camp Garrison Officers c.1943
Dhurringile P.O.W. Camp Garrison Officers c.1943.|50th. Australian Garrison Co.|Lieut Stanley Cocking; Maj. Wm. Ruthven. V.C.; Maj. R.A.Gordon (Commandant), Capt. "Bonnie" Mason; Bill Strong ?.photograph, people -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ledcourt State School and Students
Grodon Pickering, Sylvia Launder, Joan Clark, Neville Howard, Shirley walker, Bill Cunningham, Lorraine Pickering, Layra Howard, Mervyn Launder, Margaret Howard, Arther Clark, Dorothy Launder, Mervyn PickeringGroup of Sudents lined up in front pf Wooden School Building -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2000
Some residents - Bill Giles, early 1920's, Mick and Doll Hobson, Colin and Ruby Watson, 1956's, Redenbach, Dan and Robyn Joiner, 1999.|Also one other colour photograph similar.Colour photograph of a timber dwelling a 6 Barkes Avenue. House has corrugated iron roof. Front veranda partially enclosed. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, fences, heritage study -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Vehicle - Boat, clinker, 'Zasher'
Built at Brighton in the 1930s then spent 20 years under a Blairgowrie carport owned by Bill Fletcher before being rescued and restored by David Coxhell in 2010. The boat was renovated between 2010 and 2017 in the QMM boatshedClinker boat with tiller, trailer, 2 oars and inboard motor with no identification marks, brass fuel tankZasher @ LM05boat, clinker boat, timber boat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image - BTPS Depot under construction, Paul Nicholson, 6/5/1972
Photo taken during the work construct the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society depot in the South Gardens Reserve on 6 May 1972. From left - Paul Nicholson, Bill Jessup, Neville Gower and John Fitzsimons.Yield information about early BTPS activities and the depot construction.Digital image of five BTPS members holding a sign about the work being undertaken.btps, btps depot, construction, ballarat, tramways, tramway museum -
Truganina Explosives Reserve Preservation Society Inc (TERPS)
Digitised Oral History – Truganina Explosives Reserve - Tape 8 Annette Xibarras and Bill Nicholson Jnr, 2018
The interviews were recorded in 2000 by Bronwen Gray and Alan Young for the production of Unreserved, Stories from Truganina Explosives Reserve, animated stories from past residents, workers and interested people of the Reserve (subject to copyright 2004). Annette Xibarras and Bill Nicholson Jnr discuss the indigenous significance of the Truganina Explosives Reserve. At the time of the interview Annette was the manager of the Kulin Nations Cultural Heritage Organisation. Bill, a Wurundjeri Elder, was a Wurundjeri Cultural Officer. They discussed their childhood, aboriginal customs, connection with the land and the locating of aboriginal remains at the Museum of Victoria and the re-burial at the site where they were found. A primary source of information on memories of the Truganina Explosives Reserve and Altona,VictoriaDigital copy of original cassette recorded in 2000 and digitised in 2018julia jones, princess balam balam, archaeological survey, middens, wurundjeri, kulin nations, coranderrk, braybrook, sacred sites, mt william, bunurong, museum victoria, altona, martha nicholson -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Pills Cottage, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Cottles Bridge, Vic, c.1970
Pills Cottage about halfway from Cottles Bridge to St Andrews near 1575 Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, St Andrews. William John "Bill" Pill was born on 19th June 1894 at Diamond Creek He was brutally murdered on 21st December 1958 age 64, in his cottage. His father was John Henry Pill, born 24 November 1856, Lalone, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England, He died 21 December 1930 at Cottles Bridge, His mother was Jessie Ann Whatmough, born 6th June 1870. She died 21 August 1921. William John "Bill '' Pill, grew tomatoes on his rich two and a half acres. In 2024 his second cousin Steve Whatmough recalled visiting Bill in 1957 with his parents (Eric and Nancy Whatmough) and Bill showing them his tomatoes. He had a very large aeroplane propeller set up at one end on his tomato crop. He would run the propeller on frosty mornings to keep away the frost damage. His tomatoes would ripen early and would receive a premium price for them. The cottage consisted of two buildings. The one closest in the right side of the photo was the kitchen. The second building that also has a chimney was his bedroom and living room.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)heidelberg-kinglake road, pills cottage, st andrews, william john pill, bill pill, john henry pill, jessie ann pill (nee whatmough), market gardener, murder, cottles bridge (vic.), tomato farm, mount - agfacolor service (blue), scan - 35mm positive -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Pills Cottage, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Cottles Bridge, Vic, c.1970
Pills Cottage about halfway from Cottles Bridge to St Andrews near 1575 Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, St Andrews. William John "Bill" Pill was born on 19th June 1894 at Diamond Creek He was brutally murdered on 21st December 1958 age 64, in his cottage. His father was John Henry Pill, born 24 November 1856, Lalone, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England, He died 21 December 1930 at Cottles Bridge, His mother was Jessie Ann Whatmough, born 6th June 1870. She died 21 August 1921. William John "Bill '' Pill, grew tomatoes on his rich two and a half acres. In 2024 his second cousin Steve Whatmough recalled visiting Bill in 1957 with his parents (Eric and Nancy Whatmough) and Bill showing them his tomatoes. He had a very large aeroplane propeller set up at one end on his tomato crop. He would run the propeller on frosty mornings to keep away the frost damage. His tomatoes would ripen early and would receive a premium price for them. The cottage consisted of two buildings. The one closest in the right side of the photo was the kitchen. The second building that also has a chimney was his bedroom and living room.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)bill pill, cottles bridge (vic.), heidelberg-kinglake road, jessie ann pill (nee whatmough), john henry pill, market gardener, mount - agfacolor service (blue), murder, pills cottage, scan - 35mm positive, st andrews, tomato farm, william john pill -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Sacred Heart Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School, 1919. Back :Leo Cussen, Leo Kilmartin, Hillas Clarke, Harry Pascoe, Jack O'Brien, Tom Hogan, Andy O'Brien, Leo Cussen, Tom Colliver, Stan Cussen, Jack Kilbride, Neil Colliver, Second Row : Mary Mitchell, Kitty Beckwith, Annie Hogan, Kath Lockwood, Julie Brady, Kath Kilbride, Monica Nugent, Alice Kilmartin, Anne Hunter, Annie O'Brien, Tup Hunter, Grace Cussen, Girl Burls. Third Row: Leo Kilbride, Betty Brady, Annie Lockwood, Nell Brady, Francie Young, Girlie Colliver, Lucy Young, Kath Brady, Joan Kennedy, May Hogan, Liz Brady, Mary Brady, Gertie Baynham, Eileen Pascoe, Girl Burls, Bibbie Nugent, Eileen Beckwith, Mary Fenaughty. Second Front: Clem Mitchell, Leo Fenaughty, Martie Malone, Bill Hogan, Bill Lupton, Frank Brady, Bill Port, Paul O'Toole,Bill Hunter, Jim and Fred McMahon, Jack Cussen, King O'Brien, Vern Pascoe. Front Row: Tom Hunter, Tm Coonerty, Palmy Young, Mack Colliver, Bernie Cussen, Drohan O'Toole, Pat O'Toole, Frank Hunt, Charlie Brady, Harry Port, Vin (?) Brady, Alick Hogan, Vin (?) Brady, Tommy O'Reilly. In Front: Fr. Mick Brady and Chappie Kennedy. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Football Team 1925
Stawell Football Club 1925 premiers. Back Row: Joe Middleton (Trainer), Albert (Oliver)? Geo Gilbert, Ralph Dalkin, Jack Richards (lke's father), W.J. Earle (Pres), Jack Neylan? Bert Newton, A.E. Smith (ANZ Bank), Stan Freeland. Middle Row: Les Hutton, Rocky Davidson, Bill Northeast, Frank Spurrell? Mick Dalziel, Jack Gray, Ray Rowe, H. Hunt, XXX? Sam Ross (Boundry), Bill Lewis. Front Row Les Gram, Joe Brown, lke Richards, B. Hall, W. Twomey (V.C.), W. Walton (Chinga) (Capt. Coach) Dick Holliday, Wingie Ross, lke Cooper (Glenorchy), jack Sullivan, Len Clearson. Sitting in front Nat Powell (Masseur). Also, a list of people Hovie? Hunt, lke Cooper C. Hall, A. (Bert) Newton (Committee) eight on back row, lke Richards Junior, H. (Wingy) Ross, Dick Holladay, L. Clearson, Bill Twomey, W. (Chinga) Walton (Coach), Bill Earle (President), John Richards Senior, Sweeny, F. Spurrell (Policemen), Ralph Dalkin (Committee), jack Gray, L. Clearson, George Gilbert, Phillips, Blatchford, W. Lewis (Auditor) J. Sullivan, Nat Powell. Came from Bert Newton then to Isaac newton then to Hartley Newton (son). Black and white team photograph taken in front of No 1 Grandstand.Premiers 1925 Stawell Football Club W.J. Chapman Photo Artist Stawell. (see context for list of players names and Stawell Football Club)stawell sport -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Eastern Whipbird, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Eastern Whipbird isusually be found in pairs. They have a distinct white stripe on either side of the beak which helps to identify this bird. This species generally resides in wet habitats such as wetlands and rainforests, where there is dense vegetation. The Eastern Whipbird can be commonly found along the east coast of Australia. Since this is a taxidermy mount, there are a few inconsistencies. The main inconsistency is the colour of the specimen, the plumage should be an olive-green colour. This particular colouring has likely faded due to the taxidermy process and also the age of the specimen. There should also be black plume on top of the head which is missing from this specimen. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This Eastern Whipbird is a small species of bird which has a dramatic stripe of white colouring on either side of the small bill and the crest is black. The belly and throat are black while the back, wings and tail are dark brown. This specimen stands upon a wooden perch and has an identification tag tied around its leg.25a / Thickhead / catalogue page 11taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, eastern whipbird, australian birds -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Crimson Rosella
The Crimson Rosella is native to Australia and located in Queensland and South Australia. Australia has a diverse range of rosellas, but the crimson rosella is easily recognised by the red body and blue cheeks. These birds are friendly to humans and consume seeds, insects and some blossoms. They nest in high trees, preferably eucalyptus. Typically, a crimson rosella should have far brighter colours than the specimen collected. This specimen has also been documented as having a light blue or black beak. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This Crimson Rosella has a red feathered chest and cape across the head and blue cheeks besides the bill. The tail and wing feathers are mostly black with blue around the edges. The head is angled slightly to the specimen's left. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and has an identification tag tied around its leg.78a. / Rennauts Parakeet / See Catalogue, page 22 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, bird, california, australian native bird, crimson rosella, rosella, reynell eveleigh johns, platycercus elegans -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Opening Heathmont Railway Station in May 1926, 1926
Opening Heathmont Railway Station in May 1926. The photo shows the audience, including Bill Everard MLA, just behind the gate at the entrance to the railway platform. The Station building was located on the west side of the tracks, near the corner of Heathmont and Canterbury Roads. At the officially opening, the ribbon was cut by Louise Pump, wife of Herman. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Opening Heathmont Railway Station in May 1926, 1926
Opening Heathmont Railway Station in May 1926. The photo shows Herman Pump (centre) and Bill Everard MLA (left), at the gate at the entrance to the railway platform. The Station building was located on the west side of the tracks, near the corner of Heathmont and Canterbury Roads. At the officially opening, the ribbon was cut by Louise Pump, wife of Herman. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DEBUTANTS
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Monday, September 30, 2002. Debutants: four pairs of Bendigo debutants of yesteryear. From left, back: Ian Snell, Ken Reid, Max Kent and Bill Coakes. Front: Norma Wild, Yvonne Russell, Mareon Cox and Elaine Straub. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON TRACK
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, April 5, 2004. On track: from left: Dave Grey, Charlie Apps, David Styles, Neville Kairns, Percy Mayer, Bill Scrivener and Lee Naughton at the goods sheds of the Bendigo railway station. The sheds are now home to Bendigo's Discovery Centre.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams to go next year", 8/12/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 8/12/1970 that the SEC had informed the City Council (Ballaarat) that the trams would be progressively withdrawn during next year. Mentions that no dissenting resolution was carried by either house in the statutory period of 24 days since passing the bill. No precise date could be given at this stage.In pencil in top right hand corner "8/12/70"trams, tramways, sec, closure -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Tom Jones Night, Koki 1968
George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigh Doerr. Sigh was a long time resident of Falls Creek, owning and operating Koki Lodge for many years with his wife, Lee. He was Falls Creek CFA Captain from 1995 until 1998 although he served in the Fire Brigade for much longer. Sigh had many involvements in the community. In 2023 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek operated by Doerr Nominees Pty. Ltd. under the management of Vesna Sugden.A framed black and white photograph of guests enjoying "Tom Jones Night" at Koki Lodge in 1968. Guests include:- Foretable - George Shirling, Geoff Henke, Gweneth Henke (Maloney) who competed in figure skating in the Oslo Winter Olympics 1952, Sigi Haberzetti, Phyllis Bridgford, Bill Bridgford (back to camera)koki lodge, george shirling, sigh doerr -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 2012
Black and white reprint of a photograph of cable tram set with the destination Clifton Hill, trailer number 174. Has the gripman and conductor standing on their respective cars. Prior to the fitting of headlights. See letter on additional documents file for further information about the source of the photograph - written by Bill Kingsley. Print made 2012.trams, tramways, cable trams, melbourne, tram 174 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Couples dancing in the Flying Angel club, 1960-1970
The photograph is part of a serie likely to have been taken by Bill Doyle (Reverend C.J. Eldridge-Doyle), who was a keen photographer like many of the chaplains as he often uses the Ilford paper to print his images.small b & w photograph of couples dancing in Flying Angel Club at the Mission to Seafarers.couple, dancing, hlg, flying angel club, flinders street, seamen, seafarers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club revue, 1952_
Greensborough Football Club members participate in club 'Revue'. Includes Bill Cecil,Alex Mitchell, Geoff Driver, Don Franklin, Rudi Sondemeyer, Alf Montford. Most of whom were members of the 1952 premiership team.Copy of black and white photographNames of participants written on page -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Table
Table made by German internee in Camp 1. Mr N. J. Mills, of West End Garage, Tatura, presented the table as a wedding gift to his daughter Joyce and her husband Bill Baker, April 1946.Narrow oval wooden table on an octagonal pedestal and octagonal base. Base is wider at actual base and narrows and slopes up to join pedestral.n. j. mills, west end garage tatura, joyce baker nee mills, bill baker, internment camp 1 woodcraft -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Flax Field Day at Lake Bolac, 1946
Local farmers attend a Flax Field Day at "Bellevue", Lake Bolac on 27th November, 1946. Present are, from left: Leo O'Rorke, Fred Moreton, Bill Green, __________, Jock Hucker, Stan Hucker, Henry Clarke.lake bolac, flax field day, "bellevue", clarke, green, hucker, moreton, o'rorke -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Most Popular Conductress Competition event, 30-9-1944
Photograph of the fundraising committee, and social function for The Most Popular Conductress Competition award, held on 30/9/1944 at the Ballarat City Rowing Club. Bill Sewell was the Secretary of the Committee. See item 8807 for further details. Yields information about the Most Popular Conductress competition and the committee.Black and white photograph with a detailed inscription on rear. Two copies held.See second photograph.ballarat tramways, bill sewell, sec, most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, events -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Radio Show at 3AW, 2006
Photograph of Legatee Bill Rogers at Radio Station 3AW. One photo shows him with Ron Barassi and the AFL Grand Final Trophy. Taken at the same time as two photos of Legatee Rogers with announcer Neil Mitchell.A record of promoting Legacy on Radio 3AW.Colour photo of Legatee Rogers at 3AW Radio Station with Ron Barassi.bill rogers, ron barassi, radio, 3aw -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - American Crow, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The American Crow is common throughout North America. They reside in areas with open view and trees but can often frequent city parks, suburbs of large cities and along the seashore. The Crow is a robber and therefore, find living in locations which they can raid for food perfect. These birds are sociable animals and are often found in small groups made up of family members. All their lives they reside in the one location; however, they do migrate south during the autumn. They usually find their food by walking along the ground and eat both plant and animal foods. This includes worms, larvae, insects and fruits and nuts. Crows are also known to feed on small rabbits, frogs and mice. They are also identified as nest predators because they feed on eggs. In areas occupied by humans, the Crow will find their food source from trash and also road kill. The American Crow is not considered to be an endangered species and list them on the IUCN Red List as Least Concern. However, large amounts of crows are killed for sporting and during campaigns (having a desire to reduce the population of the Crow in America). This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This American Crow has black plumage which has slightly faded in colour. This colour fading could also indicate that the bird was molting because the feathers of the American Crow appear brownish when the are about to molt and these feathers give way to new glossy black feathers. The specimen has two black glass eyes, a dark bill and dark legs with talons. Both the edges of the bill and the talons are faded into a pale buff colour. It is likely that the legs and talons were painted a dark black by the taxidermist and the paint has either worn off or faded over the years. The bird is standing tall on a wooden mount and looking forwards. It has a paper identification tag attached to the right leg. The tail is short and the feathers are rounded at the ends.153a. / See catalogue page 61taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, america, crow, american crow -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photo - Bill Hermon with his mother, Alice, his father, Bill senior, his aunt, Kitty Quixley, and the family dog, during construction of a shed
B&W photo of a group of people in front of a partially constructed farm shed. Bill Hermon is seated on the ground in front. He is wearing shorts, long socks, a dark jacket and white shirt, and is holding the family dog. Seated behind him are his aunt, Kitty Quixley, wearing a dark skirt, top and cardigan, a string of beads, possibly pearls, and holding what appears to be a wide-brimmed hat on her lap, and his mother, Alice, who is wearing a dark skirt, dark top, and lighter jacket or cardigan, and who appears to have a large brooch or ribbon pinned to her chest. Standing behind Alice is Bill Hermon snr, wearing a dark suit, light shirt, and dark hat. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Retirement send-off for Claude Clancy and Jack O'Donnell, 1955
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.Group photo at gathering for the retirement of Claude Clancy and Jack O'Donnell in Wodonga, 1955. Back row left to right: Bill Baldock, Norm Davey, Tom (Milky) Cosgrove, Lionel McCormick, Bill Welch, Jimmy Lawler, Pat Murphy. 2nd row: Don Shepherd, Brian Putt, Norm O’Neill, Tom Guinane, Allan Smythe, Fred Leitch, Les Cross, Hugh Fraser, Eddy Moss, Colin Whitehand, Max Church, Eric Molloy, Frank Conway, Vin Snow, Stan Warnock, Dave Sutton 3rd row: Tommy Fitzgerald, Claude Clancy, Alex Reid, Jack, O’Donnell 4th row: Frank Rand, Kevin Goocher, Buddy Strachan, Cyril Tannick, Allan Elvish, Wally Rileyrailways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, claude clancy, jack o'donnell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Jarrod Watt, A thousand protestors surround Hong Kong's main police headquarters on Arsenal Street in Wan Chai on June 26th 2019, 21/06/2019
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, had plenty of political support in the territory’s pro-Beijing legislature to pass a bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China. The legislators were set to begin discussing the bill in early June, and intended to vote on it just weeks later. A series of protests took place, and after a June 16 protest saw the largest turnout yet, Ms. Lam made a major concession: She postponed the bill, at least temporarily. It was an undeniable victory for the protesters — but it did little to quell the unrest. Since the bill could later be reintroduced, protesters felt they remained in danger. The police tactics to break up the demonstrations on June 12, including the use of more than 150 tear gas canisters to push protesters far away from the government office, created a new set of demands from the protesters. Now, instead of just calling for the withdrawal of the bill and Ms. Lam’s resignation, they said they wouldn’t be content unless there was an independent investigation of officers’ conduct. They also wanted the release of protesters arrested on June 12, and for the government to rescind its description of the demonstrations as a “riot,” a designation that carries legal significance. None of that has happened. Many analysts say Ms. Lam is unlikely to step down, nor would Beijing accept her resignation if she offered it. She has more wiggle room on the other demands, but has not indicated any willingness to budge. The Hong Kong Protests are a leaderless, digital movement.There is no single leader or group deciding on or steering the strategy, tactics and goals of the movement. Instead, protesters have used forums and messaging apps to decide next steps. Anyone can suggest a course of action, and others then vote on whether they support it. The most popular ideas rise to the top, and then people rally to make them happen. At its best, this structure has empowered many people to participate and have their voices heard. Protesters say it keeps them all safe by not allowing the government to target specific leaders. Their success in halting the extradition bill, which was shelved by the territory’s chief executive, speaks to the movement’s power. Despite the lack of a clear leader, protesters have shown extensive coordination at the demonstrations, having planned the specifics online beforehand. Supply stations are set up to distribute water, snacks, gloves, umbrellas and shields made of cardboard. Volunteer first aid workers wear brightly colored vests. People form assembly lines to pass supplies across long distances, with protesters communicating what they need through a series of predetermined hand signals. Anyone walking in dangerous areas without a helmet or a mask is quickly offered one. No individual can speak on behalf of the protesters, which makes negotiations difficult, if not impossible. (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/02/world/asia/hong-kong-protest-explained.html, accessed 07/07/2019) Hong Kong’s amended extradition law would allow the extradition of suspects to mainland China for the first time. Supporters say the amendments are key to ensuring the city does not become a criminal refuge, but critics worry Beijing will use the law to extradite political opponents and others to China where their legal protections cannot be guaranteed. The government claims the push to change the law, which would also apply to Taiwan and Macau, stems from the killing last year of a Hong Kong woman while she was in Taiwan with her boyfriend. Authorities in Taiwan suspect the woman’s boyfriend, who remains in Hong Kong, but cannot try him because no extradition agreement is in place. Under the amended law, those accused of offences punishable by seven years or more in prison could be extradited. The new legislation would give Hong Kong’s leader, known as the chief executive, authority to approve extradition requests, after review by the courts. Hong Kong’s legislature, the legislative council, would not have any oversight over the extradition process. Many Hong Kongers fear the proposed extradition law will be used by authorities to target political enemies. They worry the new legislation spells the end of the “one country, two systems” policy, eroding the civil rights enjoyed by Hong Kong residents since the handover of sovereignty from the UK to China in 1997. Many attending the protests on Sunday said they could not trust China as it had often used non-political crimes to target government critics, and said they also feared Hong Kong officials would not be able to reject Beijing’s requests. Legal professionals have also expressed concern over the rights of those sent across the border to be tried. The conviction rate in Chinese courts is as high as 99%. Arbitrary detentions, torture and denial of legal representation of one’s choosing are also common. Many in the protests on Sunday 09 June 2019 said they felt overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness in the face of mainland China’s increasing political, economic and cultural influence in Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s top political leader is not elected by ordinary voters but by a 1,200-strong election committee accountable to Beijing. Half of its legislature are chosen through indirect electoral systems that favour pro-Beijing figures. Many Hong Kongers also cited the jailing of leaders and activists from the 2014 Occupy Central movement– a 79-day mass civil disobedience movement – as well as the disqualification of young localist lawmakers as signs of the erosion of civil freedoms. Resentment towards China has been intensified by soaring property prices – with increasing numbers of mainland Chinese buying properties in the city – as well as the government’s “patriotic education” drive, and the large numbers of mainland tourists who flock to Hong Kong. Many Hong Kongers are also concerned about China’s growing control over the city’s news media, as they increasingly self-censor and follow Beijing’s tacit orders. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/10/what-are-the-hong-kong-protests-about-explainerMore than a thousand protestors surround Hong Kong's main police headquarters on Arsenal Street in Wan Chai on June 26th following a peaceful rally at Edinburgh Place in Central. Doors to the complex were barricaded by protestors, who left after a six hour siege in protest at police violence at a prtest held earlier on 12 June 2019. Protesters ended a six-hour siege of Hong Kong’s police headquarters – their second in a week over the now-suspended extradition bill – early on Thursday morning. More than 1,000 were involved at the height of the protest, which began after 10pm on Wednesday. Around 100 were left at the end and dispersed without a fight when officers with riot shields emerged from the building in Wan Chai at 4am on Thursday. After a peaceful rally attended by thousands earlier at Edinburgh Place in the Central business district, hundreds descended on Arsenal Street, blocking the junction with Lockhart Road to all traffic and sealing the entrances to the police base. (https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3016238/hong-kong-police-under-siege-again-protesters-surround )carrie lam, hong kong protests, extraditions, protest, protestors