This important occasion (the First Conference of the British Empire Service League), in the life and career Gilbert J C Dyett, indicates his position in a world between the 1st and 2nd World Wars when the British Empire was still a major power and ones proximity to the Royal Family was the key to your standing. Note, under the Union Jacks and third from the left edge sits the lead delegate and President of the league Bendigonian Gilbert Dyett, beside a Field Marshal and beside him the Chairman and Paron The Prince of Wales The venue The Connaught Rooms, London on the 16th July 1923. Sir Gilbert Joseph Cullen Dyett (1891-1964) was born in Bendigo, at the age of 14 he started working for J H Curnow Real Estate and Auction rooms. In March 1915 he was commissioned as Lieutenant in the 7th Battalion and was badly wounded at Lone Pine, Gallipoli. After the war he was prominent in many organizations including Anzac Remembrance Appeal, Ocean Road Trust, Returned Services League, Australian War Memorial, Racecourse Licences Board of Victoria, Victoria Trotting and Racing Association (which was largely controlled by John Wren) He was caricatured as Captain Dwyer by Frank Hardy in his novel Power without Glory. HE was Knighted in 1934. Died in Fitzroy in1964 and is buried in Bendigo. Ref. Australian Dictionary of Biography. https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/dyett-sir-gilbert-joseph-cullen-6071 A black and white photograph of about 90 men in dinner suits sitting at dining tables. The tables are all set with empty plates and opened wine bottles. all the men are looking at the camera. There are Heraldic shield and flags on the walls. Gilbert Dyett is sitting at the podium table, second from the left two places from The Prince of Wales who is sitting on the left edge of the flags. The photo is in a brown mount which has a small white piece in the lower section with black printing - THE BRITISH EMPIRE SEERVICE LEAGUE Welcome Dinner to the Overseas Delegates attending the First Biennial Conference. THE CONNAUGHT ROOMS, LONDON 16TH JULY 1923. His Royal Highness, THE PRINCE OF WALES, Patron in the chair gilbert dyett, british empire service league, the prince of wales, the connaught rooms, 'fortuna

IAN DYETT COLLECTION: Photograph. Mounted image of Mr C.J.Curnow calling for bids at the first Commonwealth disposal auction held in Alice Springs after WW2. C.J. Curnow is standing on some machinery in front of a crowd of manly men, a corrugated iron shed is in the background with three men standing in the doorway. Frederick Cullen Dyett is in the crowd below C.J. Curnow wearing a black hat with his collar up. The photograph in is mounted on light brown card. Black hand writing on the back - (C. J.) Cyril James Curnow Calling the bids First Commonwealth disposal auction Alice Springs. (F.C.) Frederick Cullin Dyett in crowd below C J with black hat and collar upc.j. curnow, !940s auction

IAN DYETT COLLECTION: Photograph. Mounted image of Mr C.J.Curnow (centre pointing) conducting an auction in late 1940s. There are about 15 men, most of them wearing hats, standing in front of him, in the background there 1940s motor vehicles. The photograph in is mounted on light brown card.c.j. curnow, !940s auction

On 24 March 1927 the federal Parliament met for the last time in Melbourne. On 9 May, HRH The Duke of York (later King George VI) opened the new federal Parliament House in Canberra Parliamentarians, dignitaries and guests assembled in the Senate where the Duke of York delivered a ‘brief but eloquent speech’ and a message of goodwill from the King.A light brown coloured card with black printing - ROYAL VISIT TO CANBERRA, MAY, 1927 Name G. J. C. Dyett Esq Your Seat in Senate Chamber is in Block................... (see back for diagram) Diagonal red writing between two red lines - SENATE CHAMBER. Aplan of the Senate Chamber is on the backbendigo, g. j. c. dyett, opening parliament house

This dress was typical of those worn on special occasions usually after 5 pm: eg. dinner dances, balls, weddings. There were many such functions at Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley eg. the Hospital BallThis dress was worn by Margaret Mc Kendrick (nee Vyner) who lived in Tawonga when growing up. She married Ian McKendrick and they lived in Mt Beauty. She worked as a nurse at the Tawonga and District hospital. They had three children: Linda, Robyn and Boyd. Ian worked at the Mt Beauty Post Office.Metallic brown taffatta cocktail dress with scooped neck front and back. Princess line in one piece with pleated side panels and back from the waist. Bows either side of the A line at front and three bows from the waistline to the bottom of the zip at the back. Capped sleeves. Skirt lined with stiffening.Label: Styled by Camille Lee of Melbourne'after 5' dress; ladies' clothing; margaret mckendrick; tawonga

Part of the "Ian Lyons MBE Collection", who served in WW2 and the Korean War. Refer Cat No. 5374P for his service details.Brown, well worn, soft leather, head helmet with glass goggles attached loosely to front. Chin strap at bottom with stud. Goggles attached to head gear by strap threaded thru two small buckles on each side. Two air tubes go into each side of head gear and join at end to a metal silver pipe which would likely insert into an oxygen tank. 1. Helmet. 2. Goggles.Brand name "LASICUS" inside and Patent No - "AUSTRALIA".ian lyons mbe collection, korean war, flying helmet, headwear

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Set of twelve miniature medals mounted with ribbons. A separate citation bar appears below the group. All are displayed on a blue velvet pad attached to a brown cardboard base. Paper labels are attached. Medals displayed L - R MBE, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with clasp 8th Army Pacific Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps Japan, Korea, United Nations Medal Korea, Air Efficiency Medal, U.S Bronze Star. Bar - Korean Presidential Citation. Handwritten in black ink on medal label: ' MEDALS FROM SQUADRON LEADER IAN A. (JOE) LYONS'. Handwritten in black ink on citation label: 'KOREAN PRESIDENTIAL CITATION'.medals, awards, mbe, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons