This photograph depicts the third battle of Ypres (Battle of Passchendaele). Depicted is a trench battlefield that has been turned to mud. Two army tank vehicles have been buried in the mud of the trenches. A single soldier stands in the background surveying the battlefield.After mid-1917, and following mutinies in the over-strained French Army, the British Forces had to assume an even greater role in the war on the Western Front. For Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the British commander-in-chief, this provided an opportunity to launch an offensive that he had long wanted. Attacking from Ypres in Belgium, he planned to drive the Germans from the surrounding dominant ridges and even hoped to reach the Belgian coast. Following on the success at Messines in June, he unleashed his great attack on 31 July 1917. Fighting went on, often in appalling weather and despite crippling losses, until November. Finally, with the army stuck in muddy fields churned up by the artillery fire, the bloody offensive came to an untidy close. Many would afterwards call this offensive, actually a series of battles, after the name of the village that had become the last objective – 'Passchendaele'. In the Battle off Passchendaele, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Australian Divisions captured Broodseinde Ridge on 4 October 1917. It was a vital victory. But, then it began to rain. Five days later the 2nd Australian Division suffered heavily in a further attack in the mud. Finally, on 12 October, another attack, involving the 3rd Division assisted by the 4th, was made against the village of Passchendaele atop the main ridge. In the face of heavy fire, the men fought in the mire while struggling to keep up with their artillery barrages. Ground was taken but it could not be held. In wretched conditions, with casualties mounting at an appalling rate, the Australians had to fall back. The troops were finally exhausted and could do no more; by 15 November they handed over to the Canadians.Black and white rectangular reproduced photograph printed on mate photographic paperReverse: 6523/ (A copyright and reproduction notice from the Australian War Museum, printed upside-down in blue ink)/military album, burke museum, beechworth, military vehicle, trenches, trench warfare, wwi, world war one, world war 1, ypres, belgium

1958 C.R.B. Plan of Survey of Part of Crown Portion 12 Section 4 Parish of Nillumbik, County of Evelyn Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Shire of Eltham Shows Surveyor field notes, property ownership and building type and construction.a.j. collis, a.s. & c.g.h. fitzpatrick, board of land & works, bridge street, brougham steet, commonwealth bank of australia, country roads board, eltham, eltham rsl sub-branch, f.h. collis, f.m. smith, f.n. & e.j. burgoyne, franklin street, h.c. & r.e. burgoyne, j. jorgenson, j.f. & j.e. morris, j.n. & h.c. burgoyne, j.s. blow, john street, main road, p.e. smith, pitt street, r.j. dripps, s.j. taylor, survey plan, trustees of the eltham methodist church, 1958, eltham-yarra glen road, neil webster collection

1958 C.R.B. Plan of Survey of Part of Crown Portion 12 Section 4 Parish of Nillumbik, County of Evelyn Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Shire of Eltham Shows Surveyor field notes, property ownership and building type and construction.1958, eltham-yarra glen road, a.f. munday, bible street, brougham steet, country roads board, dalton street, eltham, j.p. & e.a. sanders, j.w. & e. m. graham, l.c. skipper, l.m. jarrold, main road, napoleon street, survey plan, neil webster collection, franco and co

1956 C.R.B. Plan of Survey of Part of Crown Portion 13 Section 4 Parish of Nillumbik, County of Evelyn Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Shire of Eltham Shows Surveyor field notes, property ownership and building type and construction.eltham-yarra glen road, country roads board, eltham, main road, survey plan, 1956, a.l. lyon, a.w. brinkkotter, arthur street, c.r. burkett, dudley street, e.n. staff, eltham war memorial trust, henry street, luck street, pryor street, the board of land & works, the equity trustees executors and agency coy ltd, the roman catholic trusts corporation, victorian railways commision, neil webster collection

1958 C.R.B. Plan of Survey of Part of Crown Portions 12 and 13 Section 4 Parish of Nillumbik, County of Evelyn Eltham-Yarra Glen Road., Shire of Eltham Shows Surveyor field notes, property ownership and building type and construction.1958, a.m. gahan, a.s & s.j. davis, annie ellen davies, bridge street, country roads board, d.a. lyon, dave lyon, eltham, flora towell, g.e. gallagher, henry street, j. lyon, k. greene, main road, p.a. gahan, survey plan, w.l. chynoweth pty ltd, york street, neil webster collection

Kilpatrick and Co were London based Mathematical Instrument Makers, Opticians, Goldsmiths, Jewellers and Watchmakers who operated in Melbourne at various Collins Street addresses between 1876 and 1898. Believed to have been a part of the Shire of Marong's surveying equipment.Rectangular brass ruler with beveled edges and rollers on underside. Housed in custom made hinged wooden box. Centre front; Kilpatrick & Co., Londoncity of greater bendigo surveying, shire of marong

Folded card which outlines the tabletable for science subjects at the Ballarat School of Mines, 1909. Subjects include metallurgy, Mine Engineering and Metallurgu, Mine Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Petrology, Electricity and Magnetism, Assaying, Cyanide, Mineralogy, Freehand Drawing, Assaying, Mine Surveying, Plumbing, Telegraphy and Telephony, Fitting and Turning, mining. Classes are held during the day, evenings and on Saturdays. ballarat school of mines, timetable, science

Foolscap size photocopy of survey map with handwritten notations. References include Maroondah Highway, (opposite) Mines Road, Ti tree, Sandy soil, heath, spear grass, box & stringy bark sapplings, gentle slope to creek, E. Drury. I certify that this is a correct copy of the recorded observations and measurements made by me personally and my assistant (signed) W. Thorn.

Foolscap size photocopy of survey map with handwritten notations. References include Mount Dandenong Road, pathway, 2 room house, scillion, shed, WC, 17C sold, Cr lands, orchard, 17E sold, Township boundary, I certify that these field notes are a true copy of the actual results of observations and measurements taken by me on the ground (signed) D. Barker 12.3.09.

Arts Bendigo: ''From Silver to Gold'' Two-paged draft document for submission as it has a notation: ''To Advertiser 6/95? (with) cover note''. Survey of arts development in Bendigo over a period of 25 years (ie Silver Anniversary) towards a ''Golden Future'' and recognition of the recently acquired ''solid status'' of the Regional Arts Centre. Some added alterations to draft text.

Part-coloured plan showing drainage, sewerage drains, taps and waterstops. Area bounded by Swan St. To N, Yarra River on E and Richmond Park on SW side. Contour lines of orchard depicted, laying pens and yards. Coloured area depicts pavilion with surrounding garden and paths layout pencilled in. Photo-Lithograph by Dept. of Lands & Survey, Melbourne by W. Butsonsewerage, drainage, lithograph, pavilion

These four certificates belonged to William Hunter. William Hunter (1893-1971) was a resident of Tatura and Mallacoota. He was a soldier, surveyor and amateur naturalist. The certificates include two first prizes for surveying, a technical scholarship for full day courses and a certificate for Applied Mechanics. William received his Surveying Certificate in April 1916. In June 1887, the Working Men's College opened after Francis Ormond, a noted Victorian philanthropist and member of parliament, suggested that a technical institute be built in Melbourne, offering further education for working men and women. He had offered to match the sum raised through public subscription if the government could provide a site for the College. William Hunter made valuable contributions to our knowledge of far East Gippsland plants. His records were meticulous. These certificates are part of his history.Four card certificates of merit for "Annual Examinations" from the Working Men's College, The Technical College and School of Mines for the Metropolitan District.All four certificates awarded to "William Hunter" and signed by Mordaunt Arundel Hall (accountant & chief clerk WMC) as the Acting Director.hunter-william-surveyor

A very accurate microscope for measuring cartographic line-weights (thickness) during the Mapping process. Could be used to measure positive or negative line-weights or scribed lines in imperial measurements. Used at the Army Survey Regiment during the manual production of maps or charts.Silver alloy protecting Tube 5.5cms diameter and 12cms in height containing a Cartographic Microscope with imperial measurements. The Microscope is capable of 20 to 40 times magnification.Manufactured by "HENSOLDT WETZLAR" Serial Number 63024royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

A new book "Do You Recall?" reveals the unusual history of parts of Watsonia where "hill-billies" sat on their porches surveying an area known as Grace Park with only cattle, rabbits and kangaroos for company. The book is available from the Greensborough Historical Society. News article 1 page, black text and colour image.grace park, greensborough historical society, do you recall

S. G. Turrell was a student at the Ballarat School of Mines and passed the Chemistry, Assaying, Metallurgy, Mineralogy and Geology in 1903 and Chemistry II, Metallurgy II, Steam and Gas Engines, Technical Chemistry, Mine Surveying, Electricity, Mining Geology and Engineering Drawing in 1904Two quarto pages. One from S.G. Turrell on Brownhill Consols Ltd letterhead asking Fred Martell of the Ballarat School of Mines for details on obtaining certificats. The second page is a list of the subjects passed by S.G. Turrell in 1903 and 1904university of ballarat, ballarat school of mines, fred martell, s g turrell, f j martell

KARA Couta boatKARA Couta boat in a gale.KARA, Jurgens' Couta boat in SE gale in 1953Reverse - " late Arnold Jurgens fishing boat KARA / She was deliberately beached between the piers to save her from being wrecked like the P & H survey launch FLINDERS [refer 1985-146] / South East gale February 1953 "historical references, kara, couta boat

This etching was created of Camperdown c1850s showing a group of First Nations people and early dwellings and native vegetation around Mounts Leura and Sugarloaf. Camperdown was surveyed by Robert Dunbar Scott in 1851. First dwelling constructed by David Fenton in 1853 on site of Commercial Hotel. Etching of early Camperdown scene showing group of First Nations people in the foreground with early buildings, native vegetation and Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf in the background. On front: Mt Leura, Camperdowncdhs, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, mount leura, mt leura, mount sugarloaf, mt sugarloaf, cdhsfirstnations

Intergraph Maintenance by Replacement Proposal (MBR) is the Terms and conditions for the implementation of "Project Newhart" ad the ongoing maintenance of the Automap 2 System. The Document was prepared by Intergraph's Account Manager, Norman John McMurtrie and addressed to LtCol R McHenry, CO Army Survey Regiment.A4 Booklet, Plastic cover, Blue front cover and white rear, Plastic ring binder, RASvy Badge and Text "Intergraph". Pages inserted loose and not secured, includes diagrams and text.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr