Christmas card given to services men active during WW1 to send home to family. Henry William Reilley No3607. Enlisted 1.3.16 age 22 8th Reg 29th BTN. Emb 1.8.16 RTA 21.3.19 Warrnambool.Paper folded Christmas card from a soldier from the front in WW1. Black printed Christmas message and signature. “ 13.10.16 PTE H.W. Reilley”christmas card, ww1

Black and white photograph of Australian surfer Nat Young with Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku at Bondi Beach. The Duke was guest of honour at the 1963 Australian Surfing Championships which were run from 22-23rd November.A rare photographs of two surfing legends together. Young was three years away from winning his World Title in San Diego while the Duke played a key role as an Elder to the surfing community world wide during the twilight years of his life.Black and white photograh of Nat Young and Duke Kahanamoku in 1963 at Bondi Beach, Sydney, AustraliaBlack and white photographnat young, duke kananamoku, 1963 australian surfing championships, bondi beach

The first Battle of Ypres (French: Premiere Bataille de Flandres . German: Erste Flandernsschlacht,19th October - 22 November 1914) was Battle of the First World War fought on the Western Front around Ypres in West Flanders Belgium.WW 1 Brass Trench Art Souvenir Letter Opener. Configured from a bullet on which is mounted a German Crown Button.and a piece of sheet brass from a shell casing.Inscribed on blade of letter opener is Souvenirs Ypres.

John Watson, and his son Albert John Watson, were butchers in High Street, Kew.They were the grandfather and father of the donor, Mrs Joy Ivory. John Watson Snr was a Steward of the Kew Methodist Church for 22 years.Small sepia photographic positive showing John Watson Snr standing at the gate of his house. In front of his house, an unidentified man is sitting in a horse and buggy. John Watson was a local butcher and a longstanding steward of the Highbury Grove Methodist Church."John Watson senior at gate. Butchers High Street Kew. Albert John Watson January 10th 1898 / John Bee, Avonville, Albert Street, Kew"john watson, butchers -- kew (vic.)

Photograph shows SECV Ballarat tram 22 on the Australian Electric Traction Association's ( AETA) first tour to Ballarat on 14-3-1949. A number of passengers are leaning out of the tram. The tram was later renumbered to 27 during 1952. Yields information about tram 22 and the first AETA tour to BallaratBlack and white print on plain paper.tramcars, trams, secv, tram 22, aeta

The Junction Dam and Clover Dam Power Station, stages of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, were needed to meet the increased power demands of the wartime industry in Victoria. Clover added 26 megawatts to the grid. Junction Dam was completed and ready to hold water by September 1943, but was emptied in December 1943 and not filled again until May 1944. Construction of Clover Power Station commenced in July 1941 and both turbines were in service by May 1945.Clover Power Station and Junction Dam were part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.Set of 21 black and white photographs taken by the official SECV photographer who gave each photo a number prefixed by K (for Kiewa) K1367- 19 Nov 1943 The rotor for the generator K1368- 19 Nov 1943 Base of the generator K1377- 2 Dec 1943 Generator under construction K1380- 2 Dec 1943 Power Station under construction K1381- 2 Dec 1943 Generator being assembled K1386- 3 Dec 1943 Part of the generator K1389- 30 Dec 1943 Inlet pipe work K1391- 30 Dec 1943 Inside the power station K1392- 30 Dec 1943 Inlet pipe work K1396- 27 Jan 1944 Equipment in the power station K1410- 4 FGeb 1944 Unpacking equipment for the power station K1422- 16 Feb 1944 Generator being assembled K1425- 22 Feb 1944 Water way – power station K1433- no date Generator being assembled K1434- 3 Mar 1944 Constr5ucting the power station K1448- no date Generator inside the power station K1450- 17 Mar 1944 Clover Power station K1452- 17 Mar 1944 Looking down on the valve-water release from the power station K1456- 22 Mar 1944 ‘half Travel Opening- No 1 Relief Valve’ Overflow from the power station K1458- 22 Mar 1944 Outlet from the power station K1462- 22 Mar 1944 Inside the power station On the back- each photograph has a handwritten reference number starting with K and the date stamped or writtensecv; kiewa hydro electric scheme; clover power station; junction dam; bogong

The smaller copy of the photograph in Box 22 was donated in 2014 by Peter Stapleton. A laminated, larger copy of this photograph is also in Box 22 (also has registration number 2015-07). A third copy of the photo is in the 'Linton State School - Photos' file. It is understood the laminated copy was donated by Graeme McGregor, one of the boys pictured, whose father worked in Linton for the railways. Some pupils in the laminated photo have been identified - names are on a typed slip of paper which is attached to the back of the copy. All the pupils are identified on a handwritten A4 sheet of paper which is with the copy of the photo in the 'Linton State School - Photos' file.Black and white copy of a photograph of Linton State School boys taken in 1940."Linton School 880 1940/Supplied by Peter Stapleton 2014".linton state school no. 880, "boshie" (norris?) stratton, vic mcgrath, bob hayward, geoff morrissey(?), duncan mcgregor, trevor shepherd, wally kerr, max howard(?), dean hart, steve mcgrath, david bishop, allan mccorkell, ron mccorkell, george haddon, gordon mark, bob brody, lyle grigg, geoff morrissey (?), roland emmerson, jack culliver, jim culliver, basil mcdonald, graham smith, laurie lancaster, laurie stevens, noel cluff, lyle fletcher, mervyn mcdonald, carl hoffman, des harris, les witton, ian morrissey, graham ching, raymond mark, jim(?) haddon, graeme mcgregor, colin hearn, vernon broes, graham stevens, stan lancaster, lindsay whitton, stan howard(?), colin nicol, selwyn hoffman, les mark.

Partial article (due to clipping) regarding proposed shire amalgamations which Eltham Shire Council was opposed to. On reverse of article Primary school began in a tent ..! ... then Mr Downward, Diamond Valley News, 22 November 1983, pp6-7Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes.alistair knox, beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, council amalgamation, cr. alan baker, cr. allan horsley, shire of diamond valley, shire of eltham

Aeroplane model depicts a "P38 Lightning". Belonged to Frederick George CROSBIE VX52187, enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.3.1941 age 22 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.12.1945 he held the rank of Pte in the 2/6 Batt AIF. .1) Trench Art. Female figure on map of New Guinea with raised arm holding aloft a model aeroplane. .2) Attached to a wooden lacquered base. The figure and plane are made from aluminium. Map is inscribed "Greetings from New Guinea 1945".trench art, ornaments, metalcraft, handcrafts, souvenirs

Item belonged to Robert James Tibbett No 148003 90th Operational Base unit R.A.A.F. He enlisted on 22.3.44 in the RAAF age 22 years. At discharge he held the rank of LAC at Central Flying School on 18.3.46. Refer 489.Carved wooden propeller, stained made from 2 different woods pressed together, dark & light. Base is the same. On face of propellor is an "RAAF" badge on a round piece of stained wood,military history - souvenirs, numismatics - badges - military - raaf, metalcraft

This object belongs to John GORDON who was born 18/02/1870. His next of Kin is Ada Gordon, wife. John Gordon served with the AAMC and was discharged in 22/03/1919. John Gordon was awarded the British War Medal.Victory Medal, British Medal & 1914-15 Starfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object belongs to John GORDON who was born 18/02/1870. His next of Kin is Ada Gordon, wife. John Gordon served with the AAMC and was discharged in 22/03/1919. John Gordon was awarded the British War Medal.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

1. Chronological account of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from 1911 to 1961 2.Victorian Hydro with technical facts and figures, with Aboriginal History of the region, Settlement of the Kiewa Valley, Origin of Names Both accounts are a history of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. The first is and abbreviated history of the scheme published by the SEC, the second is similar with 'facts & figures' accessed by Bill Sutton, (Mt Beauty resident and SEC worker) whose father worked on the scheme, and who enjoyed speaking to visitors and groups about the history of the area including some of the light hearted aspects of the history.The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme General Development 1911 - 1961 by SECV, July 1973. Consists of 22 A4 pages held within a folded A3 sheet Victorian Hydro compiled by W. Sutton Nov. 1993. Office Copy / Facts & Figures. Consists of 44 A4 pages held by a metal clip.kiewa hydro electric scheme, state electricity commission of victoria, bill sutton

This book, written by Graeme Bennett, gives information on the Bennett family history and the history of the Stawell Woollen Mills. The Bennett family was associated with the textile industry for more than 200 years. The book gives information on John Edward Bennett (1862-1928) who, in 1909 became the first manager of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. This mill opened in 1910 and closed in 2000 and was a dominant business, known throughout Australia for its woollen blankets. John Bennett was a highly-successful manager at the Warrnambool Woollen Mill from 1909 until his death in 1928. His son, who was the assistant manager at the mill, left in 1926 to take over the Stawell Woollen Mill.This book is of considerable interest as it contains valuable information on the author’s grandfather, John Edward Bennett, important in Warrnambool’s history as the first manager of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill, a prominent business in Warrnambool for 90 years.This is a soft cover book of 384 pages. The front cover has a mottled cream and black background with black lettering and a colour photograph of a painting of the Stawell Woollen Mill. The back cover and spine have the same mottled pattern with black lettering. The book has 22 chapters and several colour and black and white photographs. john e bennett, warrnambool woollen mill, stawell woollen mill

Four colour photographs of the former Brinkkotter Poultry Farm, Main Road, Research depicting the 'Regency Acres' real estate development of 22 lots advertised for auction 19 April 1988. The four photographs are shot by Peter Bassett-Smith in a panoramic sweep of the estate from Eltham College to the Research Primary School.poultry farm, main road, research vic., brinkkotter

Four colour photographs of the former Brinkkotter Poultry Farm, Main Road, Research depicting the 'Regency Acres' real estate development of 22 lots advertised for auction 19 April 1988. The four photographs are shot by Peter Bassett-Smith in a panoramic sweep of the estate from Eltham College to the Research Primary School.poultry farm, main road, research vic., brinkkotter

Four colour photographs of the former Brinkkotter Poultry Farm, Main Road, Research depicting the 'Regency Acres' real estate development of 22 lots advertised for auction 19 April 1988. The four photographs are shot by Peter Bassett-Smith in a panoramic sweep of the estate from Eltham College to the Research Primary School.poultry farm, main road, research vic., brinkkotter

Four colour photographs of the former Brinkkotter Poultry Farm, Main Road, Research depicting the 'Regency Acres' real estate development of 22 lots advertised for auction 19 April 1988. The four photographs are shot by Peter Bassett-Smith in a panoramic sweep of the estate from Eltham College to the Research Primary School.poultry farm, main road, research vic., brinkkotter

Letter written on blue paper with A.O.F. B.U.D. Emblem in top left corner and dated Nov 22/71. Letter of resignation from W. ? (signature unreadable) from his position as ? Of District Arbitration Committee in consequence of his appointment as D.C.R. and he suggests than some brother be nominated for the vacancy this evening.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mechanics institute, court king of the forest, ? of district arbitration committee

Blue account from the Bendigo Advertiser Office No. 1474, dated 31 March 1886. To Court King of the Forest, Manchester Arms, Long Gully from Mackay & Co. March 22 ? Crath 4/6 and March 29 ? Hosking 4/6. Total 9/-. Marked Paid May 10/86.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters - bendigo advertiser office, court king of the forest, manchester arms, craith, hosking

Note written on white paper naming the members who have been on the Court funds during the past fortnight and have received medical attendance. They are J. French, J. Ketterer, ? Luffsman, I. Trenear, ? Packer, H. Brien, M. Moss, S Richards. Dated ? 22/72 and signed by H.L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, j. french, j. ketterer, ? luffsman, i. trenear, ? packer, h. brien, m. moss, s richards, h l atkinson

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay T. K. Pahl or Bearer the sum of 30/- for 9 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, t k pahl, wm rowe, thomas exeter