Fort Queenscliff was established in 1860 when an open battery was constructed on Shortland's Bluff to defend the Port Phillip Bay entrance. The Fort, which underwent major redevelopment in the late 1870s and 1880s, became the headquarters for an extensive chain of forts around Port Phillip Heads. Its garrison included volunteer artillery, engineers, infantry and naval militia, and it was manned as a coastal defence installation continuously from 1883 to 1946. The other fortifications and armaments around the Heads were completed by 1891, and together made Port Phillip one of the most heavily defended harbours in the British Empire. It is claimed that the first British Empire artillery shots of World War One were fired when a gun at Fort Nepean fired across the bow of the German freighter Pfalz, as she was attempting to escape to sea. The orders to fire came from Fort Queenscliff. It is alleged that the same gun, with a different barrel, also fired the first Australian artillery shot of World War II. By 1946 coastal artillery was outmoded, and the Fort became home of Army's Staff College. After the three Service Staff Colleges were combined in Canberra, it became the base for Army's Soldier Career Management Agency in 2001.Colour panoramic photograph of Fort Queenscliffqueenscliff, fort queenscliff, army, volunteer forces

The Trustees of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial have defined a Prisoner of War to be a person who was captured by a common enemy and/or interned in a neutral or non-combatant country. To be defined an Australian Prisoner of War, the person needs to be either an Australian Born person serving in the Uniform of an Australian Service; or in the Uniform of a friendly country, or Born Elsewhere and serving in the Uniform of an Australian Service. A Prisoner is a person who has lost personal privileges, suffers deprivation of liberty or is unable to return home or dies in captivity.Colour photograph of a War Memorial designed by Peter Blizzard. The granite wall of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial features a listing the names of Australian Prisoners and was opened on the 6th February 2004 by General Peter Cosgrove AM MC to recognise and remember over 36,000 Australians who became Prisoners of War during the Wars of the 20th Century. In 2008 the Memorial became the First Military Memorial of National Significance outside Canberra. The Memorial which was designed by Peter Blizzard OAM, symbolises that all Australian prisoners embarked on a journey to serve away from their homeland and acknowledges the hardship, deprivation, brutality, starvation and disease endured by Prisoners of War during their capture and the scars that many continued to endure upon their repatriation to Australia. Heritage Victoria describes the memorial in the following way" "A JOURNEY OF HONOUR, REMEMBRANCE AND HEALING - The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial is a dramatic and highly symbolic tribute to the sacrifice made by more than 35,000 young Australian service men and women in four theatres of war. At the heart of the monument is a stark, 130 metre long, highly polished black granite wall, engraved with the names of all Australian prisoners of war. The names on this 'honour roll' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through to the Korean War in 1953. It is a testament to the contribution made by so many. Standing sentinel at the centre of the Memorial are six huge basalt obelisks, etched with the names of all the countries where Australians were held prisoner of war. The obelisks stand in a large reflective pool, set back from the central pathway, symbolising the distance that separated Australia's prisoners of war from their homes and their loved ones. Opposite the pool is a larger obelisk flanked by flagpoles and a ceremonial stone on which to lay wreaths. The central pathway is itself symbolic, with each of the paving stones cut in the shape of a railway sleeper. The pathway defines 'the journey' taken by the prisoners of war and the journey visitors take around the monument. At the end of the granite wall where the pathway ends, visitors face a large stone engraved simply 'Lest We Forget'. Water flows from beneath the stone, along the base of the granite wall and into the reflection pool in which the obelisks stand. This cycle of flowing water, symbolising spirituality, healing, cleansing, birth and rebirth, guides visitors on their journey through the Memorial." ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, peter blizzard, ballarat north gardens, war memorial, prisoner of war, prisoners of war

DESCRIPTIONColour photograph of a War Memorial designed by Peter Blizzard. The granite wall of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial features a listing the names of Australian Prisoners and was opened on the 6th February 2004 by General Peter Cosgrove AM MC to recognise and remember over 36,000 Australians who became Prisoners of War during the Wars of the 20th Century. In 2008 the Memorial became the First Military Memorial of National Significance outside Canberra. The Memorial which was designed by Peter Blizzard OAM, symbolises that all Australian prisoners embarked on a journey to serve away from their homeland and acknowledges the hardship, deprivation, brutality, starvation and disease endured by Prisoners of War during their capture and the scars that many continued to endure upon their repatriation to Australia. Heritage Victoria describes the memorial in the following way" "A JOURNEY OF HONOUR, REMEMBRANCE AND HEALING - The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial is a dramatic and highly symbolic tribute to the sacrifice made by more than 35,000 young Australian service men and women in four theatres of war. At the heart of the monument is a stark, 130 metre long, highly polished black granite wall, engraved with the names of all Australian prisoners of war. The names on this 'honour roll' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through to the Korean War in 1953. It is a testament to the contribution made by so many. Standing sentinel at the centre of the Memorial are six huge basalt obelisks, etched with the names of all the countries where Australians were held prisoner of war. The obelisks stand in a large reflective pool, set back from the central pathway, symbolising the distance that separated Australia's prisoners of war from their homes and their loved ones. Opposite the pool is a larger obelisk flanked by flagpoles and a ceremonial stone on which to lay wreaths. The central pathway is itself symbolic, with each of the paving stones cut in the shape of a railway sleeper. The pathway defines 'the journey' taken by the prisoners of war and the journey visitors take around the monument. At the end of the granite wall where the pathway ends, visitors face a large stone engraved simply 'Lest We Forget'. Water flows from beneath the stone, along the base of the granite wall and into the reflection pool in which the obelisks stand. This cycle of flowing water, symbolising spirituality, healing, cleansing, birth and rebirth, guides visitors on their journey through the Memorial."australian ex-prisoner of war memorial, peter blizzard, prisoner of war, ballarat north gardens

DESCRIPTIONColour photograph of a War Memorial designed by Peter Blizzard. The granite wall of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial features a listing the names of Australian Prisoners and was opened on the 6th February 2004 by General Peter Cosgrove AM MC to recognise and remember over 36,000 Australians who became Prisoners of War during the Wars of the 20th Century. In 2008 the Memorial became the First Military Memorial of National Significance outside Canberra. The Memorial which was designed by Peter Blizzard OAM, symbolises that all Australian prisoners embarked on a journey to serve away from their homeland and acknowledges the hardship, deprivation, brutality, starvation and disease endured by Prisoners of War during their capture and the scars that many continued to endure upon their repatriation to Australia. Heritage Victoria describes the memorial in the following way" "A JOURNEY OF HONOUR, REMEMBRANCE AND HEALING - The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial is a dramatic and highly symbolic tribute to the sacrifice made by more than 35,000 young Australian service men and women in four theatres of war. At the heart of the monument is a stark, 130 metre long, highly polished black granite wall, engraved with the names of all Australian prisoners of war. The names on this 'honour roll' are listed in historical order from the Boer War in 1899, through to the Korean War in 1953. It is a testament to the contribution made by so many. Standing sentinel at the centre of the Memorial are six huge basalt obelisks, etched with the names of all the countries where Australians were held prisoner of war. The obelisks stand in a large reflective pool, set back from the central pathway, symbolising the distance that separated Australia's prisoners of war from their homes and their loved ones. Opposite the pool is a larger obelisk flanked by flagpoles and a ceremonial stone on which to lay wreaths. The central pathway is itself symbolic, with each of the paving stones cut in the shape of a railway sleeper. The pathway defines 'the journey' taken by the prisoners of war and the journey visitors take around the monument. At the end of the granite wall where the pathway ends, visitors face a large stone engraved simply 'Lest We Forget'. Water flows from beneath the stone, along the base of the granite wall and into the reflection pool in which the obelisks stand. This cycle of flowing water, symbolising spirituality, healing, cleansing, birth and rebirth, guides visitors on their journey through the Memorial."australian ex-prisoner of war memorial, prisoner of war, ballarat north gardens, peter blizzard

Named after the captaiin of a vessel that brought his parents to Australia, John Gillies Waite Ellis was the son of Peter and Nancy Ellis who came from St Just, Cornwall. He was a renowned scholar at Redan State School, Ballarat. Becoming a minister he travelled to New Zealand where he set up homes for boys.ellis, redan, ballarat, st just, cornwall

Named after the captaiin of a vessel that brought his parents to Australia, John Gillies Waite Ellis was the son of Peter and Nancy Ellis who came from St Just, Cornwall. He was a renowned scholar at Redan State School, Ballarat. Becoming a minister he travelled to New Zealand where he set up homes for boys.ellis, redan, ballarat, st just, cornwall, john ellis

Captured in the South West Pacific area from surrendered Japanese soldiers. Brought home by an Australian soldier and later donated to the Ringwood RSL.Silk with Rising Sun diameter 60cm.Japanese language markings. Also english "Major Watanabe....also Majolleictnant."

Brought home from the war in Vietnam by an Australian soldier.Plastic Asian doll dressed in local attire (Asian)Chanh-Hung dress very beautiful Vietnam

Brought home ny an Australian soldier who served in Vietnam.Souvenir doll dressed in Asian attire mounted on wooden base.vietnam war, doll, souvenir, war souvenir, vietnam war souvenir

Brought home by an Australian soldier who served in the Vietnam War.Plastic doll dressed in Asian attire mounted on wooden base.

An excellent reference to the forming and service of the Australian Volunteer Defence Corps in WW2. Sometimes referred to as Australia's Dad's Army. History of the Australian Volunteer Corps in WW2 ( Home Guard ).Printed pagesPrinted pages containing photos, sketches and jokes.

Brought home from Japan by Maj Morley Keith McMenomy, Movement Staff Controller Australian Army about 1950. Formerly 2/6 Bn 2nd AIFJapanese NCO swordMatching numbers on scabbard and sword "72894"

Believed to be brought home by L/Sgt John Wharton VX24447Car pennant 1 Australian Corps HQ Red and white flag with Rising Sun in the centreBeneath flag is a history of the pennant. Flag was made for a Generals car on or about 14 July 1941.

Sent home from Egypt to Melbourne in 1916Card envelopeSouvenir of Cairo. On active service. Addressed to Mrs J Willis, c/- Mrs Mitchell, 475 Station Street, North Carlton. Australian post office stamped 31/1/1916

This photograph is an enlarged section of another photo where all the workers were lined up on the railway siding to welcome home their managing director, Edgar Edwards Walker on his return from overseas. Unfortunately their good intentions backfired as there was deduction in their wages for the time spent away from their work.Black and white photograph of a group of men in front of the Australian Tesselated Tile building. Name of the company behind with name of manager/owner E. E. Walker.australian brick and tesselated tile co tile factories

Winlaton was established in Springvale Rd., Nunawading in 1956 as the main state-run institution for adolescent girls. Previously (1951-1953) Winlaton was a home run by the Mission of St James and St John for women with venereal diseases. Re-opened in 1956, female offenders were committed to Winlaton by the courts, but there were also many girls and young women in danger who had not committed a crime. Winlaton closed in 1993 and the land is now occupied by the Candlebark Estate.5 black and white photographs (a-e) showing tattoos being removed at the Winlaton Youth Training Centre. This activity was funded by the Australian Schools Commission Innovations Grants. See also 6229winlaton youth training centre

Coloured photograph of the driveway entrance to the home of Edgar Edwards Walker, owner of Australian Tesselated Tiles - 8 Meerut Street, Mitchammeerut street, mitcham no 8, walker, edgar

Coloured photograph of a red brick house in a shady garden. It was the home of Mr George Walker, youngest son of E. E. Walker who ran the Australian Tesselated Tile Company.harrison street, mitcham no 14, houses, streets, walker, george

Fort Queenscliff was established in 1860 when an open battery was constructed on Shortland's Bluff to defend the Port Phillip Bay entrance. The Fort, which underwent major redevelopment in the late 1870s and 1880s, became the headquarters for an extensive chain of forts around Port Phillip Heads. Its garrison included volunteer artillery, engineers, infantry and naval militia, and it was manned as a coastal defence installation continuously from 1883 to 1946. The other fortifications and armaments around the Heads were completed by 1891, and together made Port Phillip one of the most heavily defended harbours in the British Empire. It is claimed that the first British Empire artillery shots of World War One were fired when a gun at Fort Nepean fired across the bow of the German freighter Pfalz, as she was attempting to escape to sea. The orders to fire came from Fort Queenscliff. It is alleged that the same gun, with a different barrel, also fired the first Australian artillery shot of World War II. By 1946 coastal artillery was outmoded, and the Fort became home of Army's Staff College. After the three Service Staff Colleges were combined in Canberra, it became the base for Army's Soldier Career Management Agency in 2001.Colour panoramic photograph of Fort Queenscliffqueenscliff, fort queenscliff, army, volunteer forces

Military officer Henry Christopher Wise was killed during the Eureka Stockade. The church in his home town of Leek Wooton has a memorial to him.Colour photograph of the Leek Wooton Church and the memorial to Henry Christopher Wise found inside the church.Sacred to the Memory of Henry Christopher Wise Esq Captain in H.M. 40th 2nd Somerset Regiment, eldest son of Henry Christopher and Harriett Wise of Woodcote, who died on the 21st of Dec, 1854 aged 25 at Ballarat, Victoria, South Australia of wounds received of the 3rd of the same month while gallantly leading his company to the assault of the rebel stockade at Eureka, Ballarat. This tablet erected by the officers of the 40th regiment. eureka stockade, military, memorial, church, leek wooton, henry wise, henry christopher wise, 40th regiment

Employees of Batch's Home Furnishers celebrate being awarded a gold medal in the Australian Industrial Juvenile Exhibition. Pictured are J. Lewis, J. Mason, T. Ellis and W. Lewis. At that time, Batch's was located at 311 Drummond Street South. batch's home furnishers, drummond street south, manufacturing, commerical, australian industrial juvenile exhibition, people

A4 50 pp booklet, glossy paper, in colour, photographs and print. report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families non-fictionA guide to the findings and recommendations of the National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.aborigines, children, administration law

Dorothea (Dora) Both (daughter of Wilhelmina Schwerkolt) was first married to Franz Schwarzman in 1883 at the age of 17. He worked as a miner in South Africa and his wife had to write to the Australian Consulate re: his whereabouts. When he did return home Dora had little to do with him. They had four children. Franz died c.1915. Dora remarried in 1917 to Jacob Van Prooyen, a widower and a Dutchman. In 1929 they lived in Como Parade where they kept a private zoo.Sepia photograph of a wooden house with two people standing in front. The roof is corrugated iron, so is the water tank to the right. The couple are clothed in dark & light coloursvan prooyen dora (dorothea), van prooyen jacob

Pictured here is Nicos 'Nick' Kanaris, a foundation student, and later tutor, of International House. Kanaris and his friend Michael Kirnis represented Cyprus among the first forty-two students at International House in 1957. Awarded the Exhibition in Botany III and attaining a Masters in Science, Kanaris became a residential tutor of Botany and Biology for the House from 1959 to 1960. Having returned to work in their home country, both men had decided to return to Australia after spending Christmas with their families. Tragically, however, both Kanaris and Kirnis were killed in a plane crash en route to Cyprus in 1961. Their lives and contributions to International House were commemorated via a memorial scholarship funded by the Student Club. This photograph comes from an 'Album of Student Activities 1960', compiled and presented to International House by Soedjadi Satrosoegito & Richard Shiell.nicos kanaris, staff, students

Contents page: 1. Black resistance 2. Convict revolt 3. Eureka uprising 4. Rebellion in the bush--the small farmers 5. The working class develops 6. Women, we were there 7. Same enemy, same fight--people of the world units! 8. Yankee go homeUnion songs and campaigns.Book; paperback.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, unions ballarat, blf, builders labourers federation, unions, anthems/songs, australia -- republic, eureka stockade, the great depression, constitutional crisis -- the dismissal

A collection of newspaper articles from The Australian Jewish News, published December 1964, including 'Bialik: Home is the Top Influence', 'New Head', 'Bialik Parents', 'Gift from Israel', 'Svivonim for Pupils'. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this recordshakespeare grove, judaism, parents association, israel, chanukah, 1960s

The Town Mission was established in Ballarat East by a group of Wesleyans. "Australian Silverpen" wrote an historical sketch about the Town Missioner, Martin Hosking. From miner's tent to mission pulpit : Martin Hosking, Ballarat's town missionary : an in memoriam sketch /​ by The Australian Silverpen. See https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/223253590?q=town+mission+hall+ballarat&c=book&versionId=244807517 See also Dorothy Wickham's Beyond the Wall: Ballarat Female RefugePostcard size black and white photograph of the Ballarat Town Mission Hallmartin hosking, town mission, welfare, charity, ballarat, ballarat east, canadian home, ballarat town mission

The Mission Rescue and Children's Home Canadian opened on Friday November 22, 1907. The formal opening at 3pm was conducted by the Mayor of Ballarat City Councillor F. Brawn with Hon David Ham to preside. The Hon Alfred Deakin gave an address. The Town Mission was established in Ballarat East by a group of Wesleyans. "Australian Silverpen" wrote an historical sketch about the Town Missioner, Martin Hosking. From miner's tent to mission pulpit : Martin Hosking, Ballarat's town missionary : an in memoriam sketch /​ by The Australian Silverpen. See https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/223253590?q=town+mission+hall+ballarat&c=book&versionId=244807517 See also Dorothy Wickham's Beyond the Wall: Ballarat Female RefugeImages of a building known as the Canadian Mission Rescue and Children's Home sarah ellis, ballarat female refuge, ballarat, welfare, town and city mission, women, canadian rescue home, mission rescue