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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1942
Yields information about the group of conductresses who were trained in 1942 to release their husbands for the war effort, shows them in uniform with bags.239 - Reproduction of a 1942 photograph that appeared in the Christmas New Year issue of SEC News, (1942-43), p13 showing Ballarat's tram Conductresses, traffic clerks standing in front of SECV tram 29, - laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. Copy negative of another copy held by Museum. 239.1 - unlaminated copy of same photograph - added 6/8/2002. Copy 2 - ex Alan Bradley's collection of photographs added 31/7/2007. 293.2 - mounted print on black cardboard with adhesive marks on rear. Both Copy 2 or 2391.1 and 239.2 ex Alan Bradley 5/2007. trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, conductresses, world war ii , tram 29 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1944
Demonstrates an important part of Ballarat's tramway operations during the Second World War when Conductresses and many women were employed by the SEC. See also item 8825 for the cover and parts of the magazine.Photographic reproduction of page 10 of Oct. 1944 SEC news - from a State Library supplied negative, on photographic paper, laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. Item concerns 'SEC Conductresses win in the Most Popular Conductress competition amongst Victorian tramway depots. Has photo of the winning conductresses. See item 9134 for a complete copy of the magazine. Item re-imaged 12/2/2020 i1 - full sheet - small version i1a - 1200dpi version i2 - Miss J McCurdy i3 - Sylvia Mitchell i4 - D. Rosewarnetrams, tramways, secv, ballarat, world war ii, conductresses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopies, Alan Bradley, SEC News Extracts, 1994/95
... trams, Ballarat & conductresses during the Second World War... Conductresses Dec. 15, 1945 2-18 Six years of war - the Commission's ...Yields information about the SEC and its operations during the second World War.27 A4 sheets of copies of relevant papers about the SEC trams, Ballarat & conductresses during the Second World War, from SECV's Staff Magazine "SEC News". Date Page No. Notes 9/1942 6 Our first Conductresses Xmas 42 & 8 Tramway Extension New Year 43 13 Women in the SEC Workforce photos " " 43/44 33 Ballarat Conductresses feted June 1944 28 Between ourselves " " 29 Conductresses raise funds Oct. 1944 10/11 Conductresses triumph " " 19 Ballarat's Success Sept 30, 1946 17 Appreciation for our tram Conductresses Dec. 15, 1945 2-18 Six years of war - the Commission's record. 23 sheets scanned. Photocopies not the best - see high resolution file. See SEC Newstrams, tramways, sec, ballarat, world war ii, conductresses. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopies, Alan Bradley, "The Ballarat Tramways War", Oct. 1995
Yields information about the Ballarat Tramways during the second world war. Photocopy of original.Six page photocopy extract of CHHA Journal Vol. 3 1995, of cover, cover pages, p33-41, featuring an article by Alan Bradley titled "Ballarat Tramways' at War". Front page copied full size, inside pages reduced to fit 2 pages to a single sheet. Features four photos. Record review, images added 19/10/2013trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, conductresses, world war ii, chha. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Use Electricity sparingly, Oct.. 1995
Demonstrates the work done by the BTM/BTPS to celebrate the 50 years since the end of the Second World War and the documents prepared for the CHHA Exhibition in 1995.Six items illustrating operations of tramways in Ballarat during WWII, used in "Ballarat Trammies at War Exhibition" - Oct. to Dec. 1995. 254.1 - Part copy of page of Ballarat Courier with SEC ad to save electricity and War bonds - photocopied, laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. 254.2 - part copy of page of Ballarat Courier 2/7/1942 - re growth of tram traffic - as above. 254.3 - part copy of page of Ballarat Courier 14/2/1042 - re trams are black out - as above. 254.4 - retyped item of .2 on plastic film with orange paper glued to rear, used for pointer to .2 item with two Velcro dots. 254.5 - Note re item to be sent to overseas used in .3, as for .4, but on yellow paper. 254.6 - retyped item of .3 as for .4, but green paper. Images added 19/10/2013.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat tramways, world war ii -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Dept. of Veteran affairs for Australia remembers programme, Australia Remembers Information, 1995
Books, posters, letters and bromide sheets for background information and use in Australia Remembers (1995), commemoration - 50th anniversary of end of second world war. 255.1 - three copies - 1 item with 4 Velcro dots on rear, Australia Remembers logo poster - gloss paper, minor creases, three colours, 420 x 286. 255.2 - A4 size, 40 page and card cover background information book - "Australia Remembers", 1945 - 1995", published by Department of Veteran Affairs, 1994 Canberra. Gives brief history of Australia's involvement in Second World War, 297H x 210W, no damage. 255.3 - letter from Victorian Committee to BTPS dated 28/2/19905 - white paper with colour logo, A4, BTPS received stamp in top right hand corner - crease in top left hand corner. 255.4 - 8 page A4 size magazine format on Australia Remembers events, issued in Jan. 1995 - 297H x 210W - no damage. 255.5 - single sheet - A4 size, black and white, and colour bromides of Australia Remembers logos in various screens. Produced by Department of Veteran Affairs. Has been cut on left hand side. Images added 19/10/2013.trams, tramways, world war ii, australia remembers, 50th anniversary, commerations -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 74 Soviet Lend-Lease Fighter Aces of World War 2, 2006
... Aces of World War 2... Aces of World War 2... Aces of World War 2... Fighter Aces of World War 2 OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 74 Soviet ...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 74 Soviet Lend-Lease Fighter Aces of World War 2Cover showing diving Tomahawk with Soviet markings, gloomy sky backgroundnon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 74 Soviet Lend-Lease Fighter Aces of World War 2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2, 2005
... OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2... of World War 2 OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces ...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2Front cover showing Yakovlev diving against blue sky backgroundnon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Magazine - THE RAF PLANES OF WORLD WAR 2, PHILIP J R MOYES, 1981
... THE RAF PLANES OF WORLD WAR 2...THE RAF PLANES OF WORLD WAR 2... Moorabbin melbourne THE RAF PLANES OF WORLD WAR 2 Magazine THE RAF ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT 14 HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2, 1999
... OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT 14 HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2...OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT 14 HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2...HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2... Moorabbin melbourne HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2 HALIFAX ...HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2Front cover showing close up painting of Halifax high above clouds in evening / twilight skynon-fictionHALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2, 2002
... OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2... of World War 2 OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces ...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2Front cover showing close up painting of Croation fighter downing British marked Mustang, blue skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 56 LaGG & Lavochkin Aces of World War 2, 2003
... World War 2... World War 2... of World War 2... Aces of World War 2 OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 56 LaGG ...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 56 LaGG & Lavochkin Aces of World War 2Front cover showing close up of a Lavochkin La-7 downing a German Jet, river below, grey skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 56 LaGG & Lavochkin Aces of World War 2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Avro Lincoln RF392 (G-Aprj "G-29-1"), 1945
... was the successor to the famous Avro 683 Lancaster of World War 2... of World War 2 . In the immediate post war era the Australian ...Historical Details: AVRO LINCOLN B.2 G-APRJ/RF342 DELIVERED TO RAF FROM AVRO 6-1945. RAF 6-1945 to 7-1948 at TFU. AWA LTD/EMI LTD LOAN FROM RAF 7-1948/7-1955 D NAPIER & SONS LTD LOAN FROM RAF 7-1955 / 12-1958 SOLD TO D NAPIER & SONS LTD LUTON 12-1958; SOLD TO COLLEG. Description: The Avro Lincoln bomber was the successor to the famous Avro 683 Lancaster of World War 2 . In the immediate post war era the Australian Government Aircraft Factory undertook the licenced manufacture of 73 Lincolns for the RAAF the first of which flew. Level of Importance: Regional -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Junkers Jumo 109-004 1950 Lbs Of Thrust Turbo Jet
... the early days of World War 2.It powered the German Messerschmitt Me... and was developed in Germany during the early days of World War 2.It powered ...Historical Details: . Description: The Junkers Jumo was one of the first successful jet engines and was developed in Germany during the early days of World War 2.It powered the German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter which appeared late in the war. The Museum’s example was one of two b. Level of Importance: States/n 62920 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Manual, H E Daw, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, 1941
... world war 2 — 1939-1945... precautions world war 2 — 1939-1945 home front — kew (vic.) 72-page ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.72-page manual provided to air raid wardens following their training during the Second World War. The booklet was issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria. Fourth Edition, 1941second world war 1939-1945, second world war - air raid precautions, air raid precautions - manuals, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, 1941
... world war 2 — 1939-1945... world war 2 — 1939-1945 home front — kew (vic.) This booklet ...Air raid precautions distributed to householders in Victoria. The booklet is part of a suite of materials used to support Air Raid Precautions (ARP) during the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.This booklet was published by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence Victoria in April 1941. The 37-page work provides advice about what to do in an air raid, lighting restrictions, the use of road vehicles and safety for pedestrians, and shelters. The final pages of the book include a number of illustrations providing guidelines for air raid shelter construction. second world war - air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria - 1939-45, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, State Emergency Services Victoria, Air Raid Precautions Certificate No.43417, Mr S J Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew, 1942
... world war 2 — 1939-1945... war 2 — 1939-1945 home front — kew (vic.) Certificate awarded ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Certificate awarded to Mr. S. J. Gare of 5 Bowen Street, Kew in 1942 after successfully completing an air raid precautions course, dated 25th March 1942.second world war 1939-1945 - kew (vic), arp, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, State Emergency Services Victoria, Form R3. General Message (for all messages other than original Air Raid damage), 1939-1945
... world war 2 — 1939-1945... emergency services victoria 1939-1945 world war 2 — 1939-1945 home ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Stationery to be used in an air raid warden's report during the second world war in Australia (Victoria)air raid wardens - kew (vic), second world war 1939-1945, second world war - air raid precautions, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Warden: Mr. S.J. Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew, 1939-1945
... world war 2 — 1939-1945... for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945 world war 2 — 1939-1945 home ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Small blue covered certificate identifying Mr. S. Gare, 5 Bowen Street Kew as an Air Raid Warden.arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform, Air Raid Precautions Warden Armlet, c.1941
... world war 2 — 1939-1945... world war 2 — 1939-1945 home front — kew (vic.) Inscribed ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom. The collection of ARP items, originally belonging to Mr Samuel James Gare of Bowen Street, Kew, was donated five years after his death by his son.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.White rubberised canvas armband with tape ties. Printed in black on the band is 'ARP/WARDEN'. A similar example in the Australian War Memorial's collection notes that this: "Example of the type of Air Raid Precaution (ARP) armband used by the State Emergency Service (SES) of Victoria during the Second World War; this style worn by ARP wardens. The Victorian style of armband differed from those of other states, and is indicative of the variety of ARP organisations found across the states."Inscribed on reverse: "KH-2019"air raid precautions - uniforms, second world war 1939-1945, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Identity Card, Commonwealth of Australia, Emily Elizabeth Foley, 89 Harp Road, East Kew, 1942
... world war 2 - II... resident. identity cards world war 2 - II Second World War 1939 ...Identity card issued to Emily Foley in 1942. This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents. (Source: Museum Victoria)Local example of an identity card issued to a Kew resident.Identity card issued to Emily Elizabeth Foley of 89 Harp Road, East Kew. The card uses the for "C.R.3 - Civilian Registration British Subjects". it bears a Camberwell stamp on the front right corner. The Identity Card includes the following inscriptions: Front "V14 / F85 / 29268" Reverse Witness signature: "Ethel Foley" same address identity cards, world war 2 - ii, second world war 1939-1945, australia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, ALLEN, George (1900-1972), 1980
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderReference file containing an article by Mavis H. Rolley, originally published in Kewriosity (vol.2, No.3, August 1980) describing George Allen’s sculpture memorialising the Second World War on the wall of what was originally the Kew City Hall, and now the Kew Library. The archive file includes Rolley’s handwritten notes that formed the basis of her article. memorials - second world war - kew (vic), kew library, kew civic hall, arthur rylah, annie anderson, ethel prendergast, official war artists (1939-1945), public art - kew (vic.)memorials - second world war - kew (vic), kew library, kew civic hall, arthur rylah, annie anderson, ethel prendergast, official war artists (1939-1945), public art - kew (vic.) -
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Archive (series) - Subject File, ANDERSON, Harold H (1897-1956), 2005
Australian Family Tree ConnectionsReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderSubject file containing a 2-page article, published in Australian Family Tree Connections (November 2005). The article describes Harold and his brother Sydney’s military experiences in the First World War. The article includes an image of Harold’s Town of Kew Roll of Honor certificate. It notes that he is listed on the Kew War Memorial. harold h anderson, first world war - kewharold h anderson, first world war - kew -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (collection) - Personal papers, Leonard James Baker Collection, 1918-1971
Susan BakerReference, Research, InformationProvenance Order1. Photograph of Len Baker in WWI British Army uniform; 2. Certificate of Transfer to Reserve 1918; 3. Photograph of Len and Edie Baker's wedding in 1932; 4. Letter from St Paul's Church of England, East Kew vicarage 1940; 5. Letter from City of Kew 1941; 6. Wallet from City of Kew given in WWII; 7. 2nd Australian Imperial Force Certificate of Discharge, dated 7 May 1941; 8. Australian Military Forces Volunteer Defence Corps Certificate of Discharge dated 15/3/42 - 9/10/45; 9. British Passport issued 20 April 1971 from British High Commission Canberra The items were donated by the great-niece of Len Baker. Each item can be viewed in the image carousel above.ww1 (1914-1918), second world war (1939-1945), first world war (1914-1918), ww2 (1939-1945), wwii (1939-1945), wwi (1914-1918), len baker, city of kewww1 (1914-1918), second world war (1939-1945), first world war (1914-1918), ww2 (1939-1945), wwii (1939-1945), wwi (1914-1918), len baker, city of kew -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Second World War Memorial, Kew Library, c.1960
... memorials -- world war 2. -- kew (Vic.)... (Vic.) memorials -- world war 2. -- kew (Vic.) George Henry ...George Henry Allen (8 February 1900 – 12 October 1972) was an Australian sculptor and teacher, an official war artist in the latter years of the Second World War. He served as an official war artist with the rank of lieutenant from December 1943, working at Port Moresby and the Australian War Memorial, retired February 1945. The plaque by George Allen on the exterior wall of the north side of Kew Library commemorating WW2 was funded by a bequest from the late Mrs Annie Anderson.One of two black and white snapshots (polaroid photos) of George Allen's sculpture at Kew Library. Mavis Rolley wrote about the memorial in 1980 as: This impressive piece of Sculpture, a memorial to the sacrifice of those who served in the Second World War, was completed in 1960 to coincide with the One Hundred Centenary Year of the City of Kew, and was unveiled on Anzac Day of that year by the Hon. A.G. Rylah, Chief Secretary, Deputy Premier of Victoria. Mr. George Allen, sculptor, submitted the winning design and through the contribution of a generous bequest of the late Mrs. Annie Anderson, a former resident of Kew, the Municipal Office was able to commission this gentleman’s work. The memorial is mounted on a wall of granite blocks and carved in Sydney Freestone, depicting a scene of war and loved ones at home.war memorials -- kew (vic.), memorials -- world war 2. -- kew (vic.), george henry allen, artworks -- kew library -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Second World War Memorial, Kew Library, c.1960
... memorials -- world war 2. -- kew (Vic.)... (Vic.) memorials -- world war 2. -- kew (Vic.) George Henry ...George Henry Allen (8 February 1900 – 12 October 1972) was an Australian sculptor and teacher, an official war artist in the latter years of the Second World War. He served as an official war artist with the rank of lieutenant from December 1943, working at Port Moresby and the Australian War Memorial, retired February 1945. The plaque by George Allen on the exterior wall of the north side of Kew Library commemorating WW2 was funded by a bequest from the late Mrs Annie Anderson.One of two black and white snapshots (polaroid photos) of George Allen's sculpture at Kew Library. Mavis Rolley wrote about the memorial in 1980 as: This impressive piece of Sculpture, a memorial to the sacrifice of those who served in the Second World War, was completed in 1960 to coincide with the One Hundred Centenary Year of the City of Kew, and was unveiled on Anzac Day of that year by the Hon. A.G. Rylah, Chief Secretary, Deputy Premier of Victoria. Mr. George Allen, sculptor, submitted the winning design and through the contribution of a generous bequest of the late Mrs. Annie Anderson, a former resident of Kew, the Municipal Office was able to commission this gentleman’s work. The memorial is mounted on a wall of granite blocks and carved in Sydney Freestone, depicting a scene of war and loved ones at home.war memorials -- kew (vic.), memorials -- world war 2. -- kew (vic.), george henry allen, artworks -- kew library -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Fundraising Button, King George’s Day, 1916
Frances Horace Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c.1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of badges, buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemorations of 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority are fundraising buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.Fundraising badge dating to World War I with an image in the centre of King George V. ‘King George’s Day’ buttons were sold on 2 June 1916, the day before the ‘actual’ celebrations of the monarch’s birthday."King George’s Day"patriotic buttons, first world war (1914-18), george v -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Australian Red Cross: Certificate of Service 1939-45, c. 1945
... world war 2 1939-1945.... australian red cross elsie may richardson - ormiston world war 2 1939 ...This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.An illuminated certificate presented to Elsie May Richardson - Ormiston by the Australian Red Cross Society in recognition of faithful service during the Second World War. Elsie Richardson was the sister of the historian Dorothy Rogers (nee Richardson).australian red cross, elsie may richardson - ormiston, world war 2 1939-1945 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Manual - Training Manual, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, August 1941, 1941
... World War 2 — 1939-1945...-1945 World War 2 — 1939-1945 home front — Kew (vic ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.An illustrated manual of general training (fourth edition) for Air Raid Precautions issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence in Victoria.second world war 1939-1945, air raids, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, State of Victoria, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, April 1941
... world war 2 — 1939-1945... council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945 world war 2 — 1939 ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Air Raid precautions: Advice to householders. A 36-page illustrated booklet providing advice for householders on air raids. The booklet includes sections on: Things to do in an air raid, Lighting restrictions, and Shelters. Within the booklet is a pink leaflet produced on behalf of the Kew A.R.P. second world war 1939-1945, dorothy rogers collection, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.)