On bottom of postcard: 'Brooklands Motor Track and Flying Ground' . Track shown with four racing cars near finish. Biplane flying above this scene.Valentine's Seriesaviation, civilian, brooklands motor track

Postcard - Montrose Aerodrome, titled 'A Good Start'. Three planes in front of hangers (sheds) with one plane having double-finned aerofoils . One plane flying overhead.Excelsior Seriesaviation, civilian, montrose aerodrome uk

a. Assam silk fabric from Basil Watson's plane (portion); has oil protective coating. Stylised initials 'BW' painted in grey and black. Irregular shaped portion; b. typed display card to accompany this item.aviation, civilian, fabric

Unused piece of silk fabric (left-over from construction of a Basil Watson plane?)aviation, civilian, silk fabric

Piece of silk fabric from Basil Watson's plane; with stylised logo 'BW' painted in grey and black. Handwritten on back in ink 'Taken from Basil's plane' Potentially taken from Basil Watson's plane following his fatal crash at Point Cook in 1917.aviation, civilian, fabric

Section of silk fabric from Biplane partly painted with airforce type symbol. Encrusted with fragments of red and blue paint (also loose). Plus sand? Could be from Basil Watson's plane that crashed into Port Phillip Bay, near Point Cook in 1917. Basil died in the accident.aviation, civilian, fabric

Newspaper cuttings relating to opening of Bendigo Airport, 15th Feb 1970, cuttings enclosed in an envelope. On front ; re opening Bendigo Aerodrome, Welsford, Sunday February 15/2/1970, nice summer day 80 degrees temp., details of Donald Busch crash same day' Cuttings: a. Bendigo Advertiser, 12th Feb 1970 announcing Official Opening and activities on the day; b. Bendigo Advertiser, 16th Feb 1970 - description of fatal crash and death of millionaire Don Busch; c. as for b.; d. The Sun, 16th Feb 1970 front page description of fatal crash.aviation, civilian, bendigo airport

Jumper size 18 Grey/Pale Olive Green colour -Emblem on left breast -Square outlined in black, pale blue sky, 5 undulating stripes along bottom of square; purple yellow, green yellow orange : 6 gum leaves in upper right corner of square, yellow/ orange/Green/orange/yellow/yellow all with green central vein. Yellow stitched writing underneath emblem City of Nunawading parks ans Recreationcostume, male uniform, civilian

Shirt. Pale olive green long sleeved two pockets on breast with buttoned flaps Emblem on left breast . Square outlined in Black; pale blue sky, 5 undulating stripes along bottom of square Purple, Yellow, green ,yellow, orange, 6 gum leaves upper right corner of square Yellow, orange.green, orange ,yellow, yellow, all with green central vein. Yellow stitched writing underneath City of Nunawading Parks and RecreationMakers label Cushen Clothing Cocostume, male uniform, civilian

Shirt Mid olive green Button through two breast pockets with button flaps . Embroidered writing : white polyester cotton B.H.C.C.Label Can't tear 'emcostume, male uniform, civilian

Worn by Frances Warren's son Phillip Warren when at Mitcham Technical SchoolBrown tie,with cream diagonal stripes, supposedly Mitcham Technical SchoolOutfitterscostume, male uniform, civilian

From the collection of Ross Hoskin, a teacher at Mitcham Technical School.Brown and cream striped tie.Mitcham Technical School.Tee Dee Australiacostume, male uniform, civilian

Worn by donor Rob Innes in year 2000, Millennium YearDark blue men's tie with computer depicted on face, with tower monitor and keyboard. M Bug on screen of monitor, referring to the suspected Y2K millennium bug in the tear 2000, also depicted on the tie are computer parts and a supposed worm in lighter blue.costume, male uniform, civilian

Although newly made, the red T-Shirt celebrates the Australian Red Cross 100yrs, 1914-2014.as aboveRed Tee Shirt size large with round neck and short sleeves.On Front: 'The Power of Humanity'|* A white circle in centre with a red cross and worded: 'Australian Red Cross'|* On left side written in white writing: '100 Years, people helping people, 1914-2014'costume, female uniform, civilian

Use by the Mitcham branch of the Australian Red CrossAistralian Red CrossApron - Over shoulder front and back|White apron with red cross on back and front; and in centre with 'Australian Red Cross' written below in black At bottom is red oblong space with 'Emergency Service' written on.|Apron has white binding with white ties.as abovecostume, female uniform, civilian

Manufactured by Holden and Frost for the illumination on buggies during the period ca1900Manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBlack painted steel carriage lamp. Opening right hand side, chimney and carry handle on top. Globular glass ball on side with inner red glass.buggies, lamp, civilian

Manufactured by Holden and Frost for the illumination on buggies during the period of ca1900Manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBlack painted steel carriage lamp. Oval front lens, red dimple lens on rear ,clear glass sides rectangular in shape, oval dome chimneyPatent no 270buggies, lamp, civilian

Used in the care and maintenance of leather harness and saddles c1900Imported and sold by Holden and FrostRound metal container with directions inscripted on yellow twist top lidS & H Harris's Paste. Brown Harness leather paste and directions for use on lidleather paste, agricultural, civilian

Imported by Holden and Frost to be used in the production of Horse tackle during the late 1800's and early 1900'sImported and sold by Holden and FrostNickel plated steel ring as used in the manufacture of Horse teckleequine military, civilian, agriculture c1900

used on Horse tackle during the late 1800's and early 1900's by Holden and FrostImported used and sold by Holden and FrostNickel plated metal ring as used in the manufacture of Horse equipment equine military, civilian, agricultural c1900

Imported and sold by Holden and Frost for dress reins and other horse tackleImported and sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Brass dress half buckle imported by Hokden and Frostpressed swirls on barequine military, civilian, buckle

For use in saddlery and leather accessoriesImported and sold by Holden and FrostBrass connection piece with round swivel eye one end, a spring loaded hook and pin on the other endmilitary, civilian, hook eye

16 page hardcover ALBUM OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ABOUT BASIL WATSON compiled by Robert Keith Munro. On spine: 'Basil G Watson Aviator Dec 9th 1916' Comprising newspaper cuttings of the flying exploits of Basil Watson, his accidental death, funeral and inquest. Cuttings from the Bendigo Advertiser, Bendigo Independent, Herald and other local papers. Also includes cuttings of 50th anniversary of mail flight from Mt Gambier to Melbourne (1967).aviation, civilian, basil watson

Souvenir cover, centenary envelope and postcard commemorating the flight of Basil Watson in 1917 to Mt Gambier. (a) Pale green envelope with image of Basil's airplane on LH side, stamp with Basil on top RH corner. Written on envelope 'Basil Watson Air Mail Centenary 1917 - 2017 Mount Gambier to Melbourne, First Air Mail, Sth Australia - Victoria. (b) postcard: photo of Basil Watson's airplane situated in the backyard of the family home in Brighton. Stamped on back with Basil Watson Essendon 27 Feb 2017 Airport Vic Centenary. Basil pictured with his father James Watson, in front of plane at Albert Park, Melbourne.aviation, civilian, basil watson

As used in association with flint lock firearm ca1900we believe the flask was manufactured and sold by HOLDEN ca1910leather and steel powder flaskpowder flask, military, civilian

used to hold round water flask ca1910canvas canteen flask holder used during ca 1900round canvas water flask holder with leather strap and metal buckle and studsmilitary, civilian, flask bag

Manufactured by Holden and Frost for illumination on buggies during the period Ca 1900manufactured and used by Holden and Frost.Brass carriage lamp, with red dimple on rear , clear glass sided with cross bars over.buggy, lamp, civilian

Pack saddle as was used in the days that Australia was being opened up by settlersAs manufactured by Holden and FrostBrown leather pack saddle, steel hooks on the top for adding accessories. On this saddle there is a steel water cannister on one side and attached to the other is a general carry bag made from leatherHolden and Frostequine, civilian, packsaddle

Bertie Harward No 3854, 12 reinforcements 5th Batt AIF. Refer 341P for service details.Brass, scrolled with attached clip for clothing. Centre circle with bronze overlay, Centre of bronze overlay is depiction of a soldier and rifle. Rear is inscribed.Presented to B. HARWARD by his Arnold St. Friends on his return from the Great War 2.3.19.badges, civilian, awards

Horace Selleck served in the Citizens Military Forces for many years prior to enlisting in the 38th Batt AIF as a Captain on 4.5.16. He embarked with the 38th Batt in June 1916 as part of D Coy. WIA on 1.2.17 with Deafness from Shelling. WIA 2nd occasion 4.10.17 with multiple GSW's to the arms and wrist. He was KIA on 20.7.18 at night by a sniper while visiting night posts in Vaire Wood. The extensive listing of the men under him was retrieved by Sgt Jack Lockett No 1194 D Coy 38th Batt. Jack Lockett went on to become Australia's oldest man attaining the age of 111. Officer's notebook with green fabric or paper cover containing names, ages, enlistment dates, military skills, pay allowances and civilian trades of approx 450 soldiers who passed through the command of Capt Horace Ferdinand Selleck, 38th Btn AIF.inside cover: "Capt HF Selleck"documents-notebooks, military history-service records, selleck, 38th bn