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Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, W Mason and Co 144 Bridge Rd, Richmond Melbourne, Gordon, Harold and Stan Bennett
Gordon, Harold and Stan Bennett were the sons of George Garnsworthy (G G) Bennett and his wife Ada (née Bersey).Sepia photograph of three young men wearing formal attire two seated, one standing behind."The three Bennett Brothers".bennett family, gordon bennett, harold bennett, stanley bennett -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Lecture Notes, W J (Bill) Kingsley, "Light Rail - An Overseas Challenge for Australia", late 1970's
Photocopied, 14 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner, Lecture notes or report titled "Light Rail - An Overseas Challenge for Australia", presented by Bill Kingsley presented in Adelaide. Not formally dated, but late 1970's. Looks at Light rail / tram from a international perspective with references to motor vehicles, oil shortages, track, vehicles, overhead and signalling, costs, capacities, conclusion and challenges.trams, tramways, light rail, lectures, papers, adelaide -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, Tipping, E W, None, 25 October 1954
Comments on emus in picnic area at Sanctuary.Photocopynon-fictionComments on emus in picnic area at Sanctuary.1950s -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, W M DAUNT, Adventures into Poetry Book 1, c.1940
It was used at Nott Street Primary School in the mid 1970's.Beige covered book with green & red writing plus the drawing of a bird. 'Adventures into Poetry' was produced in Great Britain for use there and in the Commonwealth. and was designed to be used in primary schools. S S Nott Streeteducation - primary schools, nott street primary school -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Roberts, Craig and Sasser, Charles W, The Walking Dead: A Marine's Story of Vietnam
In July 1965, Pfc. Craig Roberts crossed the Da Nang River with the 9th Marines - into the heart of a jungle alive with savage Viet Cong. Eight months later his unit would be called 'the Walking Dead'.In July 1965, Pfc. Craig Roberts crossed the Da Nang River with the 9th Marines - into the heart of a jungle alive with savage Viet Cong. Eight months later his unit would be called 'the Walking Dead'.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, craig roberts, da nang river, 9th marines, operation starlight -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Dodge, John, Gunslick raiders, 1959
Western genre.159 p. : green cover, section of original dust jacket pasted to front, title and author's name in gold on spine.fictionWestern genre.fiction, westerns, john dodge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sheehan, Neil, Smith, Hedrick, Kenworthy, E. W. and Butterfield, Fox, The Pentagon Papers: The Secret History of the Vietnam War, 1971
This is the definitive edition of the Pentagon Papers as published by the New York Times.The Pentagon history was obtained by Neil Sheehan.This is the definitive edition of the Pentagon Papers as published by the New York Times.vietnam war (1961-1975), united states - foreign relations - vietnam, vietnam - politics and government - 1945-1975 -
Clunes Museum
Badge - TOKEN, A W PATRICK, MAKER, NTH FITZROY, VIC
SMALL RED, GOLD AND BLACK TOKEN ISSUED TO VICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS FOR WAR RELIEF EFFORTVICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS ROAD TO VICTORY WAR RELIEF EFFORTlocal history, numismatics, tokens, badges and tokens -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - GERMAN MILITARY DICTIONARY OF WORLD WAR II TERMS AND SYMBOLS, W. VICTOR MADEJ, 1983
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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, W Long Geelong, 1915 c
Soldier on right appears in 05459 Taken outdoorsBlack and whiet postcard of three unidentified WWI soldiers all wearing peaked caps Geelong Victoriauniforms, world war 1914-1918 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, W Long Geelong, 1915 c
Black and white postcard of unidentified WWI soldier wearing peaked cap dark jumper. He has neat bushy moustacheuniforms, world war 1914-1917 -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), The keeper of Red Horse Pass, 1930
Western genre novel.252 p. : plain blue cover, brown spine, title and author's name printed on spine.fictionWestern genre novel.fiction, westerns, wilbur c. tuttle -
Clunes Museum
Book, PAINTINGS BY RICHARD A SMOLICZ / TEXT BY W. WATSON SHARP, AUSTRALIA'S EARLY DWELLINGS AND CHURCHES, 1983
THIS BOOK IS A RECORD OF SOME OF THE PIONEER DWELINGS AND CHURCHES WHICH ACCOMPANIED THE EARLY SETTLERS IN AUSTRALIA. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND CLUNES 1860 FEATURED AT PAGES 122-123HARDCOVER BOOK WITH GREEN COVER, TITLE IS WHITE ON SPINE, DUST COVER RED PANEL WITH GOLD SURROUND FEATURING A COLOURED IMAGE OF A DWELLING THAT APPEARS TO BE SET INTO A RURAL ENVIRONMENT.F RECORD OF SOME OF THE PIONEER DWELINGS AND CHURCHES WHICH ACCOMPANIED THE EARLY SETTLERS. 156 PAGESnon-fiction THIS BOOK IS A RECORD OF SOME OF THE PIONEER DWELINGS AND CHURCHES WHICH ACCOMPANIED THE EARLY SETTLERS IN AUSTRALIA. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND CLUNES 1860 FEATURED AT PAGES 122-123local history, book, st paul's church of england clunes -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Riley, W, Windyridge, [n.d.] [1928?]
328 p. : green cover, embossed in black. Cover has small rectangular illustration of rural village across top.fictionfiction, w. riley -
Melbourne Royal
Poster, W. M. Houston, By train of course, to Melbourne's Royal Show, 1958
A poster promoting the merits of travelling by train to the Royal Melbourne Show of 1958. The Showgrounds train station was one of the first buildings built on the Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale when the site was established in 1883, allowing patrons quick access to the venue despite it being slightly further out from the city than previous sites.A portrait poster, printed in colour; in the upper half of the poster there is an illustration showing a family of four, walking to the right; in the background is a photograph of a train station; the lower half of the poster consists of a list of the advantages of taking the train, printed on five horizontal stripes, white and green; colour process lithograph, linen-backed.BY TRAIN of course / TO MELBOURNE'S / ROYAL SHOW / SEPTEMBER 18 - 28, 1958/ NO PARKIGN PROBLEMS OR FEES / FREQUENT EXPRES SERVICE FROM FLINDERS ST. & SPENCER ST. RIGHT TO THE GROUNDS / DAY OR PERIODICAL TICKETS; COMBINED RAIL-ADMISSION TICKETS / NEW RAILWAY EXHBIIT WITH FREIGHT ADVISORY SERVICE / YOUR SUBURBAN STATION AHS DETAIL-PACKED PAHMPHLET /train, metro trains, showgrounds, melbourne showgrounds, royal melbourne show, 1985 melbourne royal show, melbourne royal show, showgrounds station, railway -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Woodruff, Mark W, Unheralded Victory: Who Won the Vietnam War? (Copy 2), 1999
Unheraled Victory reveals how American, Australian, New Zealand and Allied troops defeated the Viet Cong at the very time the media decided the war was lost.Unheraled Victory reveals how American, Australian, New Zealand and Allied troops defeated the Viet Cong at the very time the media decided the war was lost.vietnam history - 1945 - 1975, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - campaigns, vietnam war - 1962-1975 - mass media and the conflict, american servicemen, australian troops, new zealand troops, allied troops -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Woodruff, Mark W, Unheralded Victory: Who won the Vietnam War? (Copy 1), 1999
Unheraled Victory reveals how American, Australian, New Zealand and Allied troops defeated the Viet Cong at the very time the media decided the war was lost.Unheraled Victory reveals how American, Australian, New Zealand and Allied troops defeated the Viet Cong at the very time the media decided the war was lost. vietnam history - 1945 - 1975, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - campaigns, vietnam war - 1962-1975 - mass media and the conflict, american servicemen, australian troops, new zealand troops, allied troops -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Anthology, Russell, W. Clark, The romance of Jenny Harlowe [and] Sketches of maritime life, 1890
Stories and newspaper articles about maritime life.396 p. : brown cover with title and author's surname embossed in gold on spinefictionStories and newspaper articles about maritime life.fiction, sea stories, short stories, w. clark russell, anthologies -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard artist - G W Hayes, Silver Strand Loch, Kataine
Pittong was formerly called Spring Vale.Coloured post card showing Loch Kataine with mountain backdrop. Stamp intact - Victoria one penny 1d. Pink-Red Postmark - Ballarat 1906. Addressed to Mrs. Johnston, Springvale, Lintons.Text, reverse: "Dear Mrs Johnston-I hope the anniversary will be a-great success and that the-weather keeps fine-Expect you will have a-good time. Love from Reita".mrs johnston, springvale (spring vale) -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Cuff Link, W 15 D on reverse side
Cuff link owned and worn by Colin Kerr.Small, rectangular, brass cuff link with leaf pattern, inscribed with initials "GLS", two links of a chain attached to a ring at the back.colin kerr, cuff links, jewellery -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard - Barke's Store, Vogt, W S, 1915c
It has been claimed that Vogt printed many of Bulmer's negatives without acknowledgement when he purchased his studio. ('Gippsland in Focus', by Squires, Barraclough and Clothier)Black and white postcard of Barkes Store. Built in 1893 by McKnockiter Bros, the extensive weatherboard store was designed by Harry French. General store, grocery and bakery were managed by William Barke, brother John managing the clothing and fancy goods. Horse and cart in picture, Post Office in background, building demolished and replaced by Centrepoint Arcade in 1985-86. Lakes Entrance VictoriaCunninghame Gippsland Lakes S Vogt Bairnsdaleretail trade, transport, postal services -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, A.S. Murray, Scene on the River Glenelg, c. 1894
Art Collection Previously located in History HouseThe painting depicts a large body of water surrounded by hills. The body of water extends from the front right corner through to the centre of the work. Predominately depicted in shades of brown, the body of water has a white centre with three birds (swans) sitting on the surface. In the foreground to the left of the water is a riverbank with a large brown tree. The background consists of a large blue/grey hillside and brown cloudless sky. The work has a gilded ornate frame with a gold mount and exposed canvas.Front: A.S. Murray Back: W.HAMER, 189 Sturt Street, Ballarat, VICTORIA BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE CITY FIRE BRIGADElandscape, glenelg river -
Clunes Museum
Document - REPORT - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VICTORIA, W M HOUSTON, THIRTY-FIRST REPORT OF THE COMMISSION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 1953
SIR, WE HAVE THE HONOUR TO SUBMIT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 13 (3) OF THE HEALTH ACT 1928, OUR REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30TH JUNE, 1953...101 PAGES STAPLED TOGETHER INTO BOOKFORM, BUFF COLOURED COVER. DOCUMENT NUMBER 8938/53 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 31ST REPORT OF COMMISSION OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO THE MINISTER OF HEALTH 1953SIR, WE HAVE THE HONOUR TO SUBMIT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 13 (3) OF THE HEALTH ACT 1928, OUR REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30TH JUNE, 1953...commission of public health, department of health, infectious disease reporting -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Vogt W S, 1910c
Also enlargement 18 x 25, also sepia toned copy from postcard titled Mrs Baker's, Lakes Entrance. Guest House conducted by Mrs Zelie Alphonsine Baker, previously Lake, nee Ducret. Husband George 'Brinet' Baker. Later proprietors were Mrs Syd Ashton, 1930's, and Gerlands, 1950's. Site now occupied by Lakes Photographics, King and Heath shops, all Myers St (west side) to Church StBlack and white photograph of St Rosieres Boarding House. showing weatherboard residence, corrugated iron roof, half veranda at front, timber awning over windows of gabled room. George - Briney - Baker and wife Zelie at front fence. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, guesthouses, architecture -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - NARRATIVE, GALLIPOLI, David W. CAMERON, "GALLIPOLI THE FINAL BATTLES AND EVACUATION OF ANZAC", 2011
Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard. White and blue colour print on front, spine and back. Illustration - front cover -, black and white photograph of a soldier in uniform superimposed over background blue and white photograph of a trench scene. Back cover - blue and black photograph of Gallipoli - sea, beach and hills. 358 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. publications, book, gallipoli, battles and evacuation -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Thompson, W. Scott and Frizzell, Donaldon D, The Lessons of Vietnam
The Lessons of Vietnam is an important turning point in America's evaluation of its Vietnam experience.The Lessons of Vietnam is an important turning point in America's evaluation of its Vietnam experience.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - congresses -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - GOLD SCALES, W. & T. AVERY LATE T. BEACH. BIRNINGHAM ENGLAND. METAL BOX FOR WEIGHTS MANF. BY BELL & BLACK LONDON
THESE GOLD SCALES WERE GIVEN TO THE MUSEUM BY MRS. JOAN SANDWITH. HER HUSBAND DON BOUGHT THEM WITH THE VIEW TO PRESENT THEM TO THE MUSEUM.GOLD SCALES ON WOODEN BASE WITH DRAWER. INCLUDING METAL BOX FOR WEIGHTS. ALSO CONTAINING GOLD DUST, DUSTER AND SMALL WEIGHT. 13 ITEMS IN TOTALlocal history, scales, gold, mining -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Eltham - Laughing Waters area, 1965
Source: Geo. W. Bell, Eltham See "History of Bushfires in Nillumbik" page 43.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, bushfire, laughing waters -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - (Copy) BENDIGO & VICINITY, c1895
Bendigo and Vicinity: A comprehensive history of her past, and a resume of her resources: Together with the biographies of her representative pioneers, public, commercial, and professional men. (1895). Compiled by W. B. Kimberly. Publisher: F W Niven & Co Printers and Publishers, Melbourne and Ballarat. 273 pages. Illustrations: Photographs, illustrations, listing of dividends, copies of collages. Markings: Royal Historical Society of Victoria – Bendigo Branch In front and back. Inscription reads: Donated by Hilda Meurer. To the Historical Society, daughter of pioneers Mr. & Mrs. A Meurer. July 6th, 1954W B Kimberlybook, bendigo, bendigo history & its people, bendigo history, family tree, councilor, gold, biographies, travel to australia -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Baptismal certifcate, Register no 91, 1863
Grey paper baptismal certificate for the Colony of Victoria, 1863. Register No 91.non-fiction