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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ADVERTISING POSTERS FOR AVIATION DISPLAYS OF B WATSON, 1916- 1917
... DISPLAYS OF B WATSON... DISPLAYS OF B WATSON ...Collection of advertising posters for aviation displays of Basil Watson: a. ''Aeroplane'' - gymkhana at Aspendale Racecourse, 30th Dec, (1916); b. ''Sensational Aviation'' - general leaflet on Basil Watson with picture of plane; c. ''Aerial Mail'' Mt Gambier to Melbourne includes photo of biplane and Basil Watson; d. ''Sensational Aviation'' Basil Watson is coming.person, individual, basil watson -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS (BASIL WATSON STORY), 1917
a. Album of 12 photographs (Basil Watson story): construction of plane at family home plus two photos of crash site at Point Cook. Inscribed beside frontispiece photo is: Basil Watson - Age 23 - Accidentally killed whilst flying at Point Cook March 28 1917'. Inside front cover: 'To dear Keith, With love from Aunt Belle', 'Foilacleugh' St Kilda St., Elsternwick July 1917. b. Listing of photos in this album - concise description of 12 photosperson, individual, basil watson -
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Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: GRAVESITE OF BASIL WATSON, 1917
Two sepia photographs of gravesite of Basil Watson (taken at Booroondara Cemetery, Kew): a. showing floral tribute from AFC (Australian Flying Corps); b. wreath on a flower-covered object (possibly a part of Watson's plane?)Portrait Studio, 131 Chapel St. Balaclavaperson, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS RELATING TO OPENING OF BENDIGO AIRPORT 1970, 1970
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 -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PUBLICITY CARDS FOR AUSTRALIAN AERIAL SERVICES LTD, c. 1930
Two publicity cards for Australian Aerial Services Ltd a. heart-shaped fold-out card highlighting the safety record of Australian Aerial Services Ltd. 'Flying with Shell' pop-out on card with image of bi-plane 'There is no need to be Half-hearted about taking a Flight in our Aeroplanes!When you are up aloft with us you are perfectly safe'; b. rectangular card highlighting safety record of AAS Ltd with aerial route map on reverse. Inside card: We will not stunt; Land on Unknown Grounds; or Fly unnecessarily Low. We always - Take off into wind; Overhaul our engines and aircraft periodically; and Consider comfort of our Passengers' Red stamp of 'Wilkinson & Lavender Ltd on back of card - Booking agents for Australian Aerial Services Ltd'business, transport, aviation -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER ANSETT TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES TO R K MUNRO ENQUIRY (SEE 1200.44), 1961
Letter (Ansett Transport Industries to R K Munro enquiry (see 1200.44): Letter signed by K B Osborne, Advertising and Publicity Coordinator. Enclosing an article by Stanley Brogden (see 1200.43)person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS (ARGUS, 1861) RE MURRAY RIVER RAILWAY, 1861
Newspaper cuttings (Argus,8 July 1861) re Murray River Railway. enclosed in a buff envelope 'The Australasian T.& G. Mutual Life, Assurance Society Ltd.letterhead on exterior. a. 'Progress of the works' 2/7/1861; b. 'Opening of the line to Woodend' 8/7/1861; c. Paragraph on first official train trip to Woodend (Argus? 7/1861) Connection to Watson family possibly through mention of Mr. G.W. Knight, the district engineer of the Sunbury section of the railway.person, individual, basil watson -
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Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION : FABRIC FROM BASIL WATSON'S PLANE (PORTION), c. 1916
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 -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM THE INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM (RE B WATSON AIRCRAFT ITEMS), 1919
... INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM (RE B WATSON AIRCRAFT ITEMS)... AND TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM (RE B WATSON AIRCRAFT ITEMS) ...Letter of acknowledgement from Curator of The Industrial and Technological Museum (re Basil Watson aircraft items), addressed to J. I. Watson, Esq, St Kilda St, Elsternwick, dated 29th October, 1919. Relics of Basil Watson's ill fated bi-plane that crashed into the Bay at Point Cook. Acknowledges receipt of 50 HP Gnome rotary aeroplane engine; spare parts, aeroplane propeller 'and other parts' .person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MISCELLANEOUS CARDS AND IMAGES (LARGELY AIRCRAFT AND BASIL WATSON RELATED), c. 1916
Miscellaneous cards and images (largely aircraft and Basil Watson related): a. Postcard of a seaplane over water with printed message on reverse: 'Dear Sir, -- You will no doubt be interested to know that Mr. Basil Watson will be giving a Series of Flights, including Looping the Loop, Nose Diving. ' No recipient (addressee) nor blanks filled in. b. Postcard sized engineering drawing of Supermarine P.B. 1 (end elevation); c. Postcard sized engineering drawing of Supermarine P. B. 2 (side elevation); d. humorous. Drawing on postcard (child in pram).person, individual, basil watson -
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Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: 50TH ANNIVERSARY SOUVENIR PAMPHLETS OF FIRST ENGLAND-AUSTRALIA FLIGHT, 1969
50th Anniversary souvenir pamphlets of First England-Australia flight, 1919. A. Folded pamphlet issued by The Australian Post Office to commemorate the first flight to Australia by Ross and Keith Smith. Includes a brief description of the flight and 6 photos; b. small B&W Greetings card showing illustration of the Vickers-Vimy aircraft used.person, individual, basil watson -
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Memorabilia - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: PENNANTS, c. 1915??
a. 33 felt pennants (Basil Watson Collection) - with various USA cities, businesses/brand names printed/stitched on them. 'Australia' on one pennant. Variable sizes. The following was on the handwritten packing slip for Box 301: ' American Towns, Cities & Brand Names e.g. Harley Davidson. Used by Basil Watson when 'barnstorming' across the USA' b. Index of pennants (listing) - in Box 22 - organized by 'Inscription on Pennant'; 'Colour/lettering/background' and 'approx. size'.communication