This photo was taken somewhere in Europe during World War I. It shows some of the equipment the soldiers had to carry and wear into battle. You will also notice that not all soldiers were not issued with metal helmet to protect them. The conditions that they had to survive under can be seen.Photograph,glass plate. It depicts two miliary scenes from World World I. Skillfully amagulmated on the one negative. In the top half there are soldiers on horseback with tents in the background, lower half a large group of soldiers, two trucks and a car in a trench.Printed on the top of the image. "Australians off to the trenches". On the edge "15" is written. car, world war one, military, , soldiers, trench, truck, world war i, scene, horses

Corporal Francis John Papworth (VX66806) served in the 2/4 Australian Commando Squadron in Timor, New Guinea and Borneo, Tarakan during World War II. His pencil drawn images of the Tarakan camp during May 1945 give an insight into the conditions at that time.Brown cardboard, spiral bound 'The Empire Sketch Book' with five pencil drawings on art paper by Corporal F. J. Papworth during his Commando service at Tarakan Hill, Borneo during World War II. Three of the drawings depict the army camp at Tarakan Hill during May 1945; the fourth drawing shows a young boy from Tarakan sitting on an army jeep and the last is a rough sketch of a baby drawn in 1947. Sketch Book of Corporal Francis John Papworth during World War IIOn front cover in handwritten in ink "PIC of Geo-Wallace/INSIDE". On first drawing handwritten in pencil on top righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL/looking NNE from machine shop section of Tarakan Oilfield/May 15 1945". On second drawing handwritten in pencil at bottom righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL looking from BANK pill box right centre -/15 May 45". On third drawing handwritten in pencil at top righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL and DUTCH/MACHINE SHOPS-Looking from KINGS CROSS/The morning of the 4th May 1945-/0745 hrs-/The Quiet before the storm". On fourth drawing handwritten in top in pencil "Salamit - Peace or Peaceful[l] Used as a Greeting/Salamit-/ORONG LAKI LAKI/TARAKAN. BORNEO/19 MAY 45." All four sketches are signed "John Papworth/Tarakan 1945".On fifth sketch handwritten in pencil "Michael/Signed by/2 Feb 1947".book, world war ii, military, sketch, tarakan, borneo, commando, papworth, may 1945, pencil drawings, wwii, world war 2

These Tray Covers were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their needlework skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society. These tray covers are examples of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 5 x Linen Tray Covers with coloured silk needle work and crochet edging a) oval with flowers, b) oval with 2 small baskets of flowers, c) oval with large flowers, d) rectangle with flowers, cup ,saucer , writing, e) oval with 2 large baskets of flowers clothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

These Tray Covers were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their needlework skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society These tray covers are examples of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 4 oval and 1 rectangular small white linen Doilies with crochet and coloured and white needlework a) oval white with white needlework patterns and crochet edge; b) oval white with coloured flowers and crochet edge; c) oval white with coloured flowers and over-sewn edge; d) oval white with 2 coloured flowers crochet edge; d) rectangular, with coloured flowers and hemmed edgeclothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

These Table Runners were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their needlework skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society These table runners are examples of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 2 Table Runners c1900 a) cream fine cotton with bands of cut-work and needlework border b) white linen with crochet squirrels at one end clothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

While many recruits could already drive when they joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles it took many hours of instruction and training before they were licenced to drive heavier, more complex army vehicles both on and off road and under combat conditions.Two colour photographs of two soldiers of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, one holding a dislodged guide post. Line of trucks behind them. probably a driver training exercise. Corporal M. Roberts is wearing beret.

Sample form titled "6 monthly sixty save concession card" - to enable a holder to purchase concession tickets on The Met and off peak tickets on services provided by the State Transport Authority. See conditions on rear. Has space for a photograph. Would have been laminated.Demonstrates a concession card authorisation form.form - printed on safety paper with red stripe along lower edge. Stamped Cancelled.tickets, the met, sta, concession card, concession fares

Timber trophy shaped as a shield on a timber stand. Across the top of the shield is written 'St.George's Dragons vs Albert's Knights. In the centre is a set of cricket stumps and a cricket bat and around the outside are six silver shields engraved with details of each year's winners. Four are completed with 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981; two shields are blank. preston technical college, trophy, cricket competition, nmit

Complete record of the Footscray/Sunshine Branch meetings between the dates mentioned. Also handwritten roll call of Legatees 1965-1973 at back.Describes and itemises the activities and work of a typical Melbourne Legacy Branch in the 1960s and 1970s.Dark blue hardcovered foolscap book, tan spine and corners, initial minutes written in blue ink, typed minutes glued or stapled to the lined book pages. Includes a newspaper cutting from The Mail, Wed., Sept.12, 1979 recording the establishment of the Footscray Legacy Branch originally reported in The Mail 17/9/59.On spine in gold on red “Faint Paged Collins 4393” Front cover: red metal tape “Footscray.Sunshine.Legacy”minutes, activities, branch

Black and white photograph of a bride and three of her bridesmaids. from left Rosemary Ellison (sister) 'Ro", Lorraine Sharpe, Carol Krane and the bride Merryn Gerrard nee Ellison. June 13th, 1979. The photo is in a white folder. Leo H. Hughes 7, High Street Eaglehawk, photographer. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.ellison, marriage, 1970

Set of four Acts of the Victorian Parliament to vary the borrowing powers of the MMTB. Printed on special size paper. .1 - No. 8619 - 10/12/1974 .2 - No. 8992 - 10/5/1977 .3 - No. 9598 - 24/11/1981 .4 - No. 9307 - 11/12/1979 Each Act increased the amount that the Board could borrow.trams, tramways, mmtb, acts of parliament, finances

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Three-page outline of the life of a student nurse in 1979, School 94. The pages include information about where she came from - Swan Hill and how classes were organized. There is a section about travelling to and from Bendigo, the uniform, rules and regulations and learning to be a nurse, studying and what it was like to be a country person in the new situation.Three pages of typed informationnursing, at lister house., student nurses, ndsn

Brochure, collected May 1979, The Eltham Barrel: History, menu information, Sunday lunch family day (from collection of Peter and Diana Bassett-Smith).main road, eltham, businesses, eltham barrel

One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. Interior of Eltham Community Centre which opened in April 1978.Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)eltham community centre

One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. The North Riding Living and Learning Centre was located in Panton Hill.Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)living and learning centre, panton hill

Albert John (Jack) Bedggood son of Samuel John Bedggood and Esther Ruth Thompson. Jack born 1903 Box Hill, died 1979 HeidelbergThompson collectionPhotograph on cream card of blonde boy in velvet suit with lace collarMaker's mark: Melbourne Melbourne on front Back inscription: Jack Bedggood when a child Esthers second son our nephewthompson collection, nightingale, bedggood

Jacket worn by Brendan Honey when performing the duties of a Petty Officer Radio Supervisor in the Royal Australian Navy from Oct 1979 to Oct 2000Jacket Double Breasted Service Dress Navy Blue with gold embroided insignia, [Radio Operator Petty Officer] on right upper arm; gold embroided rank insignia [Petty Officer] above three gold embroided chevrons indicating 12 years service on the left upper arm; shoulder flashes with gold embroided word, "Australia" on both shoulders. 8 gold button with embossed Australian Navy Emblem and the word "Australia" in parallel columns of 4. Size 99R (Regular fit) with 2 small gold button with embossed Australian Navy Emblem and the word "Australia" the cuff of each arm.Manufacturer's identification label on inside right breast.Manufacturers label measuring 4mm x 8mm showing company logo ADA / 1990 / arrow pointed up /NSN:8405-66-132-2314 / 70% 30% Wool Poly / size 99R / match / trouser size 89R / No / Name / Dry Clean Only / Made in Australia/ owner's name written in black by a laundry marking penjacket, navy, jacket service dress, jacket petty office radio supervisor

Yields information and demonstrates the tickets used to transport parcels on the SEC tramway operations.Set of five packs or blocks of 25 SEC 10c Parcel Tickets. Two part printed and perforated ticket, using red or orange ink on white paper with a gummed back - used 1966 to 1969. Form No. TYE-3-590 The upper portion has a gummed strip on the rear, with price and ticket number printed onto the lower edge. The lower portion was retained by the sender, was to be initialled by the conductor, organisation name, "Parcel Ticket 10c", conditions of use, ticket number and a space where to be initialled by the conductor. The 1966 Schedule of Fares and Charges gives the conditions of the use of these tickets. See Reg. Item No. 705. .1 - A023850 to 74 .2 - A023650 to 74 .3 - A 023900 to 24 .4 - A023625 to 49 .5 - A023500 to 24 trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Comb bound (white plastic) specification document, approx. 70 pages, with glossy card covers, titled "Tender Schedule for All-Electric Trams", published by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, closing 2 Oct. 1972. Details the conditions of tender, conditions of contract, notes, specification, gives background information about Melbourne, dimensions, performance, drivers and conductors, trucks, wheels, brakes, electrical equipment, control panels and drawings. The drawings give a map of the system, typical city route, Glenferrie Road route (grade diagram), concrete track construction, min. radius curves, loading gauge, all-electric tram and mounting details for the trolley base, schedule of prices, tender form, form of contract, schedule of information to be provided by the tenderer.trams, tramways, specification, tenders, z class trams, mmtb, melbourne

Negatives from Stawell Photographer. Discarded from Penna Print Ararat. Son contacted and gave approval for Stawell Historical Society to keep them. Only those of a non personal nature scanned. Stawell Panels Karen Jenkins Family Peitsch Family 1979 Xmas Ian Peterson Family Sue Oram & Bernie Fontana Penza Hewlett Sparrow Family Amber Blake Jilleen Jenkins McDonough Family Great Western Woolley Heinrich Family Lewis Family Show Girls 1979 Mrs Reading Stawell Show 1979 Jill Bibby Family Sue McMurtrie Wayne Cameron Christine Huddleston & Neil Buctson Denise & Lew Horwood Wedding Pope Carroll Wedding Anderson Gifford Slight & Ross Sherriff & Dunn Murray Jones Baby Colour negatives of families, weddings and other. Nineteen Lever Arch Folders Mick Walsh 52 Patrick Street Stawellphotography

These caps were donated by Blake Thompson who with his wife started skiing at Falls Creek in 1979 and were members of Aurora Lodge for many years. They wore these hats at Falls Creek and Cedarwood Lodge which had a bar in the 1990s and was seen as “the place to go.” Cedarwood was built about 1979 by Peter Hyndman. It was a large lodge with over 100 beds. Like many lodges it has now been renovated to become studio and self-contained apartments.These caps are significant because they are representative of the range of memorabilia available at Falls Creek.Two souvenir caps from Falls Creek and Cedarwood Lodge. The Falls Creek Cap is made from green tartan fabric with a green suede peak and the Falls Creek logo. The Cedarwood Lodge cap is made from blue corduroy fabric and features the multi-coloured Cedarwood Lodge logoCap1 - Below logo - FALLS CREEK Cap 2 - Cedar Wood LODGE / FALLS CREEK / AUSTRALIAfalls creek memorabilia, cedarwood lodge

BHS CollectionDrawings of the Erection of the Hanro Knitting Mills: In a binder made of pieces of brown cardboard top, bottom and spine joined together with white cotton ribbon to form the binder. On the front is a number on a white sticker in black biro * D1710* on the right hand top. In the centre top is the blue circular Royal Historical society of Victoria. Bendigo Branch. Underneath that, hand written script in black ink is *Hanro 'Aust. Bendigo Knitting Mills Pty. Ltd. Drawings in connection with the erection of New Mills* and a small star drawn in black ink. At the right bottom is *William Rockli C.E. Melbourne. On the spine is *Drawings in connection with the Erection of New Mill*. The spine has had a 7cm piece torn off. Inside the front is a white sheet of paper glued to the cover. Its title underlined *List of Drawings Job No. 37. 'Hanro' Aust. Bendigo Knitting Mills Pty. Ltd.* Drawings No 8-34 and 1 copy Tender, *Specifications and General Conditions for Steel Roof Construction*. Plus 1 copy Tender, *Specifications and General Conditions for Excavation, Brick Work and Concrete*. The Report in a brown paper folder with four metal pins for attaching hand written in black script. * A Report in connection with Establishing Dyeing Plant*. At the bottom is *William Rockli C.E. Melbourne. Two brown paper folders are as follows:- The first is *Tender, Specifications and General Conditions for Excavation, Concrete Work and Brick Work, under that is a black star. The second *Tender, Specifications and General Conditions for Steel Roof Construction, a black star on the front page as well., Both have four metal pins to secure. Box 116BWilliam Rockli C.E. Melbournebendigo, industry, hanro knitting mill, hanro. constructions drawings. tender documents.

This beret style silk hat was made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and shows their needlework skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society. This silk beret style hat is an example of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900A lady's, black silk beret style hat with plumeclothing, millinery, dressmakers, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, hats, feathers

These dressing table doilies were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their crochet skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society. These tray covers are examples of the crochet skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 2 x small ecru crocheted dressing table doilies a) oval with flowers and shapes, b) star shaped lacyclothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

These white table cloths were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their needlework skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society. These table cloths are examples of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 2 small white table cloths a) linen with wide crochet edge b) cotton with coloured needlework flowers and crochet edge clothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

These white linen serviettes were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their needlework skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society. These linen serviettes are examples of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c190012 Linen serviettes with cutwork in one corner and crochet edging clothing, haberdashery, serviettes, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards