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National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter, "The University of Adelaide, Waite Research Institute", 9th March 1945, from H C Trumble, Professor of Agronomy, to W R Lang, regarding supply of Erodium seed for research into the destruction of burrs in wool.wool - research wool - testing sheep pastures world war ii, gordon institute of technology nsw; department of agriculture, lang, dr w. roy, wool - research, wool - testing, sheep pastures, world war ii -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from C E Woolcock of G H Michell & Sons Limited dated 18th June 1942, to W R Lang. Describes experiments on "neutralising" wool during wool processing.wool - research wool processing world war ii wool - testing, g h michell & sons limited gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy, wool - research, wool processing, world war ii, wool - testing -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Puckapunyal - 75,172 Sheep for Shearing, 1988
Banjo Paterson once wrote, ‘The musterers are fetching them a hundred thousand strong’. Well, not quite 100,000 strong, but there are 75,172 mixed age Riverina-bred merino wethers in this mob mustered for shearing on January 22, 1988. The sheep were owned by the Mountjoy family from Geelong Victoria and were running on Puckapunyal Army Base near Seymour in Central Victoria on which the family held the grazing lease. Contractor for the shearing, Jim Walker, Avenel, Victoria, former Australian shearing team captain in 1974-75 and 1978-79, recalls there were up to 21 shearers in his team waiting for the red eyes to arrive despite the mid-summer heat of up to 38°C and the blinding dust on windy days. Jim Walker thinks there may also have been some sheep in the mob from Portland Downs and Isis Downs near Isisford in Central Queensland. The biggest shearing he did at ‘Pucka’ was 87,087 shorn in 1988. The ‘Pucka’ base was established during WW1. During the Second World War the Second Australian Imperial Force trained there as well as the US Army 41st Infantry Division. It was also home to the 1st Armoured Regiment from 1949 until 1995. During the 1950s up to 4000 national servicemen at any given time were training there. In the 1980s the Army undertook a major 60,000-acre land rehabilitation programme as decades of heavy use had led to serious degradation. By 1988 when the photo was taken, further land acquisition had increased the area to just under 100,000 acres, 43,000 of which is still bush country. There are no sheep there now, and the old shed was bulldozed and burnt. There are thousands of kangaroos which of course don’t need to be shorn and would be hard to muster and hold for a similar photo. Colour photograph, 75,172 merino wethers, mustered for shearing at Puckapunyal in 1988.shearing merino sheep, mountjoy, mr dale - worungalla pastoral co., shearing, merino sheep -
National Wool Museum
Document, Table of Limits for Appraisement of Australian Wool Clip During World War 2 (manuscript)
"Table of Limits for Appraisement of Australian Wool Clip During World War II" - manuscript and notes.Original M.S. Copy of / Table of Limits for Appraisement / of Australian Wool Clip during / World War II. / Together with Various Technical reports.wool bale descriptions wool sales wool brokering, c. of a. - central wool committee, wool bale descriptions, wool sales, wool brokering -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, What to Make for Baby
This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book contains patterns for baby clothes and was written by Ella Allan who authored numerous patterns books from c.1917 through to the early 1930s.What to Make for / Baby / Designs in Knitting / and Crochet. / Dedicated to everyone who Loves / a Baby. / PART THREE / By ELLA ALLAN / Wholly set up and Printed in Australia by / E.H. GIBBS & SONS, Printers and Publishers, / 19 Niagara Lane, Melbourne.knitting handicrafts - history crochet, allan, ella, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Father Shimuye Mebratu with his silver Orthodox cross, 20/02/1985
Father Shimuye Mebratu is one of a growning number of Orthodox priests driven from their parish by drought in Wello Province.B & W waist length photograph of Father Shimuye Mebratu carrying a silver Orthodox cross."Father Shimuye Mebratu with his silver Orthodox cross Reproduction permission is granted for editorial purposes only. World Vision photo credit must be given at all times when reproducing this photo World Vision Media Department Phone (03) 699 8765 C&N 20/2/1985 page 7"mebratu, shimuye, father, orthodox cross -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1940
Soldiers of the 2/24th Battalion C Company.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of large group of unknown soldiers in four rows, standing and sitting on the ground in front of open structure with corrugated roof. Partial C Company2/24th battalion, wangaratta -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, War Service Record 1939 - 1945, 1959
... World War 2. A. C. Brooks, Government Printer. ...The book is a record of teachers employed by the Victorian Education Department, who enlisted in the defence forces during World War 2.A bound book with a navy blue cloth cover with a coat of arms and lettering in gold. non-fictionThe book is a record of teachers employed by the Victorian Education Department, who enlisted in the defence forces during World War 2.war service records, teachers, victorian education department -
Inverloch Historical Society
000553C Photograph - Port Campbell before second world war - C Newton
... 000553C Photograph - Port Campbell before second world war... world war - C Newton ... -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Letter - Methodist Order of Knights circular
Request to the Chief Knight asking to put forward a motion against the proposed amendments to the Gaming Act during WWII.Methodist Order of Knights High Court of Victoria circular from A. N. Cadd, K.G.C. and H. L. Hillis, G, C. K.methodist order of knights, gaming act, world war 1939-1946 australia, a.n.cadd, h.l. hillis -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Sewing Kit
Sewing Kit issued to soldiers during WWI . . commonly known as the 'Soldier's Housewife' Tag attached - "A gift from Queensland Christian Science War Relief Fund with Best Wishes. c/o 273 North Quay, Brisbane, Qld, Australia"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Bible - New Testament
This object relates to Leslie Royce LILLINGSTON. He was born on 30/10/1917 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie Royce served in the Army (VX22256) enlisting on, 05/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/12 FLD REGT as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 14/01/1946. Leslie Royce LILLINGSTON was not a prisoner of war. Les Lillingston died 24/1/1991. His next of kin is George LILLINGSTON. He was a Rat of Tobruk 1941 9 DIV 2/12 BTN.Inscribed inside front cover - To Private G. W. Brady No. 3173 38th Btn Inf. A.I.F. No. 12 Camp Dorrington With Every Good Wish 9:11:1917 J Redmond C/E Chaplain 1st 2nd & 3rd T.B'sfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Service Record (copies of excerpts)
This object relates to Benjamin Staveley TAPNER. He was born on 11/08/1893 in Clifton Hill, VIC. Benjamin Staveley served in the Offier - AIF enlisting on, 11/02/1915 in Clifton Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the C COY 22nd BATTN as a Army Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) on 29/07/1916. Benjamin Staveley TAPNER was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is B W TAPNER. Date of death is 29/07/1916 44th Casualty Clearing Station, FRANCE, Buried Puchevillers Military Cemetery, FRANCE,Plot 1, (697).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Letter - confirmation of death
This object relates to Benjamin Staveley TAPNER. He was born on 11/08/1893 in Clifton Hill, VIC. Benjamin Staveley served in the Offier - AIF enlisting on, 11/02/1915 in Clifton Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the C COY 22nd BATTN as a Army Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) on 29/07/1916. Benjamin Staveley TAPNER was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is B W TAPNER. Date of death is 29/07/1916 44th Casualty Clearing Station, FRANCE, Buried Puchevillers Military Cemetery, FRANCE,Plot 1, (697).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
This object relates to Neil Godfrey WALKADINE. He was born on 25/12/1922 in Melbourne, VIC. Neil Godfrey served in the Army (NX136354 (N280367)) enlisting on, 21/10/1942 in Oakleigh, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARTY POOL NSW L OF C AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/12/1944. Neil Godfrey WALKADINE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ethel WALKADINE. Neil Walkadine was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Wallet - Leather
This object relates to Charles Ben French. He was born on 17 November 1904 in Melbourne, Victoria. Charles French served in the NZ Merchant Navy as a Merch. Navy Non-Commissioned Baker (BAKER). He was not taken as a prisoner of war.Gold engraving - City of Kew, Victoria Insignia, Presented by The Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Kew to C B French on enlistment for Active Service Abroad 1941second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Plaque, 07 08 2016
The City of Warrnambool Rowing Club (CoWRC) received a grant from the Warrnambool City Council Community Development Fund for the project: to hold a public event to install a plaque – dedicated to members and ex members who enlisted in WW1. The original honor roll had been lost to history. The date chosen was August 7 as this was 100 years since the death of a particular member, Major Thomas (Tom) Redford. Process: the Club wrote a book about its 140 year history and learnt of the honor roll. Every effort to find it was exhausted. The Club applied for funds to produce a replacement plaque and have a public event to unveil it. Outcome: There is now a permanent plaque in the rowing ‘prescient’ on the Hopkins River. one meter high stone with brass plaque‘Lest we Forget’ Honour Roll of Warrnambool Rowing Club Members and ex-Members who enlisted for the First World War. Archibald W. Artso E. Baillie T. Battarbee M. Beeching J. Beeching W. Brown J. Brown S. Butler G. Chapman R. Chew A. Collins A. Cordner J.A. Curtis J.P. Davidson W.J.S. Dickson J.R. Dwyer T. Fary G. Fisher C. Fisher R. Flett C. Flett F. Flett V. Foote E. Gartlan L. Granter J. Harris H. Hope W. Humphreys C. Jackway W.R. King C. Lee R. Levy J. London D. MacKinlay W. MacKnight C.C. Manson A. Marfell W.L. McDougall K. McGee W. McKay M. McKay R. McKenzie W. McLennan W. McMeekin W. Mitchell S. Murphy R.S. O'Donnell J. Parsons L. Redford T. Richter F. Roper H. Robinson C.F. Robinson G. Ryan P. Sarll W. Spotswood D. Thompson A. Thompson H.G.(J) Tinker E. Titford R.A. MC Webb W. Williamson C. Every Club member of military age enlisted. A Norfolk Island Pine was planted in November 1916 to perpetuate the memory of former member, Major Thomas Redford, who died at Gallipoli. The tree is believed to be beside the Hopkins River in EJ King Park. Honour Roll rededicated by the City of Warrnambool Rowing Club and Warrnambool City Council, August 7 2016. city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river, hopkins river warrnambool, world war one, first world war, rowing, rowers -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Dog Tags
This object relates to Oliver Charles MURPHY. He was born on 1/01/1879 in Lexton, VIC. Oliver Charles served in the Army (6047) enlisting on, 20/03/1916 in Swan Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 23/06/1919. Oliver Charles MURPHY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs Sarah Ann MURPHY - Wife.Three tags of leather attached via a light brown cotton tape. Two tags are hexagonal in shape with two holes punched in opposite sides; the third tag is round with two holes punched at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. The tags are embossed/branded with text.Round tag: “O C MURPHY (on outer)/5/BATT/6047/A I/ C E” Hexangonal tag: “MURPHY OC/ PTE/6047/C E/5 AIF” Hexagonal tag: “6047/5/ OC MURPHY”first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
ID Tag - Trench Art
This object relates to Arthur Ernest BLAKE. He was born on 1/01/1896 in Clunes, VIC. Arthur Ernest served in the Army (3724) enlisting on, 08/08/1915 in Boulder, WA before being discharged from duties with the 12 REINFORCEMENTS/11 BATT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 03/06/1919. His next of kin is Emma KIPPS. Arthur Ernest BLAKE was not a prisoner of war. Arthur Blake was awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Circular medallion with two hammered sections along edge, attached via a ring in the top to a chain of bronze/rusted metal. Disc is engraved on both front and back. "D E K Blake 3724 11 BATT C of E AIF" "Miss Dolly Lehrle Warington Lancashire England 194 Battersby Lane"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Post Card - Field Service
This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.To "Miss Myrtle Kent, Portarlington, Victoria, Australia", From "H C Benham, 18 February 1917"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Kit Bag
This object relates to Neil Godfrey WALKADINE. He was born on 25/12/1922 in Melbourne, VIC. Neil Godfrey served in the Army (NX136354 (N280367)) enlisting on, 21/10/1942 in Oakleigh, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARTY POOL NSW L OF C AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/12/1944. Neil Godfrey WALKADINE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ethel WALKADINE. Neil Walkadine was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
hard cover non-fiction book, The Footsoldier (Rebuilding the past)
What can the life of the modern professional soldier have in common with a Roman legionary, a Frankish warrior, or the musketeer of the English Civil War? The Footsoldier tells the story from the personal viewpoint of individual soldiers over the last 2,500 years. With stories ranging from Timocrates of Athens -- practising his shield and sword skills at the gymnasium -- to Corporal Joe Borelli, US 2nd Armored Division -- complaining about 'C' rations after more than eighteen months active service in World War II Europe -- a clear account of the development of warfare emerges, with no lack of insight into its prizes and its costs. Detailed information about uniforms and equipment is accompanied by superb color illustrations. ..".informative, exciting, accurate and realistic."part of a serieshard cover bookStamped "Withdrawn from Moorabbin Library" -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
WW1 British cemetery
... BRITISH CEMETERY 57c. L.15.c 25 world war 1, anzac, ww1, british ...PhotographFLESQUIERES HILL BRITISH CEMETERY 57c. L.15.c 25 world war 1, anzac, ww1, british cemetery, flesquieres hill, graveyard -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
c coy 8th aif ismailia 1915
Two photographs on a page from an album"c" coy 8th A.I.F. entertained in open trucks at Ismailia. Suez canal Feb 1915 Suez canal near Ismailiamen od "c" coy 8th A.I.F. bathing Feb 1915world war 1, anzac, ww1, soldiers, australian, australian imperial force, 8th aif, 1915 , suez canal, c coy, bathing, february, open trucks -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Views of Egypt, camps, soldiers, red cliffs00152.tif
Four photos on a page from an album8th Battalion lines from the high hill near the pyramids jan 1915 The valley of the nile from the top of the pyramid cheops , cairo egypt jan 1915 "c" coy 8th a.i.f. in manoeuvres ... jan 1915 marching past ... "mena camp" cairo egypt jan 1915 ... a.i.f.ww1, world war 1, a.i.f., cairo, egypt, valley of the nile, cheops, pyramid, january, 1915, marching, resting, 8th battalion -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
map showing trenches &c, red cliffs00168.tif
mapww1, world war 1, map, trenches -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Badge - Pin, brass and enamel, "Mayor of Caulfield's Patriotic Fund", c.1940
This was donated to the Glen Eira City Council Collection by Ron Fisher. The pin belonged to Ron’s father Syd and has been in the family until its donation. Syd was a WW2 veteran who joined up in Caulfield. The Mayor of Caulfield's Patriotic Fund was established in 1939 in conjunction with the Caulfield Returned Soldier's Club. Members raised funds by hosting dances in private homes and events at the Caulfield Town Hall. By 1944, more than £86,000 had been collected for the Fund.Small oval brass and enamel commemorative pin. Centre oval has blue enamel Australian flag, surrounded by the inscription "MAYOR OF CAULFIELD'S PATRIOTIC FUND". Red enamel scroll motif at rear. C-clasp fastening on reverse."STOKES MELB"caulfield patriotic fund, returned soldiers, world war two, wwii, fundraising, remembrance -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed Photograph and medals of LAC William Downton Thomas
Frame containing (a) RAAF Badge - (b) photograph of LAC W. D. Thomas RAAF - (c) Service medals WWII L-R (1) 1939-45 Star (2) Pacific Star (3) War Medal 1939-45 (4) Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 (5) Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 (d) Metal tag: RAAF badge and inscriptionRAAF badge (LHS) 128683 LAC William Downton Thomas/ Royal Australian Airforce/ Active Service World War II 1939-1945 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Nichol medal group
James Alexander Nicholl was born 1878 at Ballarat Victoria. He served four years with the 3rd Regiment Victorian Colonial Forces, receiving his commission as an officer after two years. On 1 May 1900, as a 22 year old lieutenant, he sailed with the 4th Victorian Imperial Regiment to South Africa serving there under Colonel NW Kelly for fifteen months. Upon his return to Australia he resumed service with the now, Australian Light Horse. He was adjutant of the 16th (Indi) Light Horse located in northeast Victoria when WWI began. He volunteered for the AIF and was appointed to ‘C’ Squadron 13th Light Horse with the rank of Captain. Nicholl served at Gallipoli, France and UK, returning to Australia in 1919. Again he resumed his service with the CMF, this time with the 20th Light Horse.Rare group of medals awarded to citizen soldier from Victoria with service in Boer War and WWI (1914-1918) and peacetime service with pre-Federation Colonial Forces and post-Federation Citizen Military Forces both before and the war.Swing mounted medal group awarded to Major JA Nicholl being: Queens South African Medal with four clasps - Transvaal, Rhodesia, Cape Colony and South Africa 1901; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal and Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer's Decoration (VD). On rim QSA "Lieut J.A. Nicholl Victorian MR"; on reverse 14-15 Star "Captain J.A. Nicholl 13/LH Rgt AIF"; on rim BWM and Victory "Major J.A. Nicholl AIF"; on reverse VD "Major J.A. Nicholl 20th LH"nichol, medal, boer war, wwi, vd, colonial, light horse, 13th, world war one -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Booklet - Book, Soldier's Record of Service
Soldiers Record of Service bookVX 60307 Fink Geoffrey Roland ( 24 - 10-21 ) Clerk C/E Enlisted 28 - 7 - 41military, wwii, world war two, fink, service record