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Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET 1946, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C. January 1947
In this report pages 1 - 2 covers all aspects of the Sub Branch, Membership, ANZAC Day, Hospital visiting, 27th District Board, Unit Social Clubs, Building Fund, Welfare relief by the President and Secretary. Page 3 covers the General Account and Club Building fund re income expenditure. Page 4 covers Relief Patriotic Fund, Building & Improvements Fund, Carnival Account re income expenditure.Report and Balance sheet for the year ending 31st December 1946, yellowed paper 4 pages folding, all type in black covering all aspects of the Sub Branch activities. At the top is "Returned Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia Bendigo Sub Branch" followed by "Report and Balance Sheet" in large lettering. Under that is a list of Office Bearers and Committee members.Main points: "To be presented at the Annual Meeting to be held at the Memorial Hall 30th January 1947 at 8.00pm". "President Col G.V. Lansell C.M.G, V.D, M.L.C"brsl, smirsl, report, balance -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Windows opened in Heaven - I S Rankin 1904, Early 20th century
This book has been given as an end-of-year prize to someone in the Warrnambool Corps in 1904. As the book is for a young person it is presumed that the recipient was in the Cadet Corps section of the local Volunteer Corps. Members of the Cadet Corps were usually from a unit formed within a school. As neither the Warrnambool Agricultural High School nor the Warrambool Technical School were established at that time the recipient was probably a pupil at a private boys’ school. This book is of interest as a prize given by the Warrnambool Corps to a local Warrnambool boy in 1904. It will be of greater interest if we can decipher the name of the Sergeant-Major and the name of the recipient. This is a hard cover book of 160 pages. It has an olive-green cover with an image in red, black and yellow of a young boy in front of some buildings. The front cover has black and red lettering and the spine has an image of a woman and the lettering in gold and red. The book has a full page black and white illustration at the front of the book and there are 18 chapters of text. There has been a book plate pasted on to the inside cover but there is now only a fragment left. What is visible is handwritten in black ink. ‘….. Serg.-Major, Warrnambool Corps, Dec. 13th 1904’. warrnambool corps, warrnambool cadet corps, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Australian Commonwealth Horse, C1902
This is the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Horse which was a mounted infantry unit of the Australian Army established during the Second Boer War in 1902. It was the first expeditionary force established by the Commonwealth of Australia following Federation in 1901 and the first to wear the Rising Sun Badge, a design chosen by the British Commander in Chief of the Australian Forces, Sir Edward Hutton. This Rising Sun Badge was the second version of a military badge used by Australian soldiers in 1902.This badge is of great interest as the hat badge worn by the Australian Commonwealth Horse in the Boer War. It is not known if it has any local significance. Brass semi-circular badge in the shape of the rising sun with slightly curved bottom edge. There is text along the bottom edge with "Australia" in a semi-circle above a crown in low relief.two hooks on the back of the badge."Commonwealth Horse" in scroll alonf bottom of badge. "Australia " in semicircle below the rays of the sun.warrnambool, commonwealth horse badge, military badges of australia, australian commonwealth horse badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DRIVING LICENSE, 16/9/1942
Robert Osborne Temple No VX134542 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.12.1942 aged 21 years. At discharge on 25.3.1946 he held the rank of Sgt in the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion. As above his enlistment date from the nominal roll is 10.12.1942 and the date on the licence is 16.9.1942. He was most likely in a CMF unit at that time and transferred to 16 Battalion which was given AIF status. Not to be confused with 2nd /16th Batt AIF. Driver's license, No 237375, cardboard with vinyl coating, dark brown colour, folds in three. Issued by Australian Army to R.O Temple.“VX134542 Sgt R.O Temple”documents-licenses, military history-army, drivers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, The Pioneer Suffragettes of Casterton and District, n.d
20 Page booklet compiled by Jan Lier for the Casterton and District Historical Society Inc. Includes list of pioneer women from Casterton and district who signed the 1891 suffrage petition, biographical details of the women, and a number of photographs of the women.womens suffrage, suffragette, casterton, casterton and district historical society -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
DVD, Laying Up Guidons 7th August 2005
On 7 August 2005, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment conducted a ceremonial parade at the Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne to present five Light Horse Regiment guidons to the Shrine Trustees for laying up. The guidons were those of thwe 8th, 13th, 17th, 19th and 20th Light Horse Regiments. This DVD of the cermony was compiled by Harry Austen (now deceased), a volunteer of the Regiment's Unit History Room DVDdvd, laying up guidons -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Jean Phillips, 1994, 1994
Jean Phillips was a primary school teacher in Queensland before visiting Ballarat in 1989. She was offered a position of Playgroup Co-ordinator at the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative. In early 1990 she was appointed as Coordinator of the Ballarat School of MInes Koorie Support Unit. Jean Phillips aimed t- get more students into mainstream courses and help them gain the necessary qualifications for employment. (SMB Annual Review, 1990)Black and white photograph of Jean Phillips, Koorie Education Officer in 1994.jean phillips, koorie education officer, aboriginal education centre, koorie support unit, ballarat school of mines -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photo
Ken Hill was a member of the Australian Army Amenities Service - AAAS Mobil Cinema Unit No. 36 around 1946-47. He was based at Murchison Camp 13 where Josef Thum, an artist, was a Prisoner of War. Hill was a Mobile Cinema Operator during this period, after hostilities had ceased and Thum was permitted to assist in the presentation of "Pictures", to use the common term of the period, each time pictures were screened.Black and white photo of an army truck which was used by Australian Army Amenities Service around 1946/47 which was based at Murchison Camp 13photography, photograph, slides, film -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Owen Gun (replica)
The first prototype of the Owen Gun was first developed by Evelyn Owen in 1931 and finalised the design in 1938. The Owen was the only entirely Australian - designed and constructed service sub-machine gun of World War11 and was used by Australian Army from 1942 until 1971. It was manufactured at Lysaght's works who built 45,000 units. The cartridge was the 9x19 Parabellum - fired 700 rounds per minute and had an effective range of 125 yards.The Owen was of significant advantage to the Australian Army in the jungles of Vietnam.Owen Gun - sub-machine gun also known as the (Owen machine carbine). Steel body and timber grip and butt.WFM 0067 on top of barrel. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 8th LH lapel badge
Following World War One the 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941,the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Two collar badges of the 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment. Badges have a red fabric backing.light horse, more majorum, indi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 8th Light Horse badges
The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Citizen Military Forces, superseded 16th (Indi) Light Horse in 1920. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Well presented set of regimental badges relating to citizen soldiers of North East Victoria.Framed set of one hat badge and pair of collar badges of 8th (Indi) Light Horse Regiment8 / Light Horse / Indibadge, light horse, 8th -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Watercolour Painting, The Rotunda in the Surrey Gardens,1966, 1966
The rotunda in the Surrey Gardens was built in 1912 and demolished in the early 1970's. The rotunda was dedicated to John Gray in appreciation of his service to the community. The watercolour was painted in 1966 by Miss Barker of Union Road. The artist may be Valerie Jean Barker of Unit 5, 246 Union Road. (REF: 1963 electoral roll). There is no knowledge of the identity of the lettering in the lower right hand corner of the painting. The medium is grey lead ink and watercolour. Framed watercolour of the rotunda in Surrey Gardens painted circa 1966. The medium is grey lead ink and watercolour.On the back: "The Rotunda in the Surrey Gardens, 1966/, Ink and watercolour by Miss Barker of Union Road, Surrey Hills/ [Could be Valerie Jean Barker, 5/246 Union Road - ref:1963 electoral roll]" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - 4th Field Survey Squadron Adventurous Training Mount Remarkable National Park, SA, 4th Field Survey Squadron Adventurous Training, Mount Remarkable National Park, SA, 1987
This is a set of 42 photographs of 4th Field Survey Squadron undergoing adventurous training at Mount Remarkable National Park, South Australia in May 1987. It is evident the training focussed on teamwork, leadership, abseiling, rock climbing, field craft and living off the land survival skills. Elements from units of the Army Reserve also participated in the training. Refer to items 6547.40P and 6548.14P for additional photographs taken during the adventurous training.This is a set of 42 photographs of 4th Field Survey Squadron undergoing adventurous training at Mount Remarkable National Park in May 1987. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1987. L to R: unidentified bus drivers, CAPT Danny Galbraith, unidentified, SGT Stu Symonds. .2) - Photo, colour, 1987. L to R: OC MAJ Peter Cates, SSM WO1 Bill Grigg, unidentified exchange officer. .3) - Photo, colour, 1987. Squadron briefing. .4) - Photo, colour, 1987. Endurance march L to R: unidentified (x4), LCPL Peter McCurdy, unidentified (x3), SPR Damien Killeen, unidentified. .5) - Photo, colour, 1987. Unidentified personnel taking a break during or at end Endurance march. SPR John Keely at far right. .6) - Photo, colour, 1987. Mount Remarkable National Park terrain. .7) - Photo, colour, 1987. Mount Remarkable National Park terrain. SGT Peter Imeson. .8) - Photo, colour, 1987. Mount Remarkable National Park terrain. CPL Jeff Prince. .9) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. CPL Dave Irving. .10) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: unidentified, SPR Perry Langeberg, unidentified (x2), CPL Neale ‘Tex’ Houston, SPR Steve Ellis. .11) to .13) - Photo, colour, 1987. Mount Remarkable National Park terrain. .14) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. Unidentified. .15) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: PTE P. Simpson, SPR Steve Ellis. .16) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. Unidentified personnel. .17) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. .18) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. Unidentified. .19) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Jamie McRae. .20) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: unidentified, CPL Neale ‘Tex’ Houston, unidentified. .21) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: CPL Dave Longbottom, WO2 Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen. .22) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. .23) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. CPL Dave Irving. .24) - Photo, colour, 1987. Mount Remarkable National Park terrain. Possibly OC MAJ Peter Cates. .25) - Photo, colour, 1987. Mount Remarkable National Park terrain. .26) & .27) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. .28) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. CPL Roger Graf. .29) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. Possibly water sterilisation. .30) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp set-up. Unidentified. .31) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie interior. .32) - Photo, colour, 1987. CAPT Danny Galbraith. .33) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: LCPL Peter Tuddenham, SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Dave Longbottom, CPL John Ratcliffe, CPL Dave Irving. .34) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. .35) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. CPL Peter Hardy. .36) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: unidentified (x2), CPL Peter Hardy, LT Greg Oaten. .37) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: SPR Shaun Hynes, LT Geoff ‘GT’ Ford, SPR Bruce Graham, unidentified (x2). .38) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: SPR Shaun Hynes, LT Geoff ‘GT’ Ford, unidentified, SPR Bruce Graham, in background - CPL Dave Irving. .39) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. Unidentified. .40) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. WO2 Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen. .41) & .42) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. Results from foraging the forest for food..1P to .42P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1987 ADV TRAINING’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - 4th Field Survey Squadron Adventurous Training, Mount Remarkable National Park, Flinders Ranges, SA, 4th Field Survey Squadron Adventurous Training, Mount Remarkable National Park, SA, 1987
This is a set of 40 photographs of 4th Field Survey Squadron undergoing adventurous training at Mount Remarkable National Park, South Australia in May 1987. It is evident the training focussed on teamwork, leadership, abseiling, rock climbing, field craft and living off the land survival skills. Elements from units of the Army Reserve also participated in the training. Refer to items 6546.42P and 6548.14P for additional photographs taken during the adventurous training.This is a set of 40 photographs of 4th Field Survey Squadron undergoing adventurous training at Mount Remarkable National Park, South Australia in May 1987. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities, unidentified soldier. .2) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities, unidentified personnel. .3) & .4) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. .5) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities, unidentified personnel. .6) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. .7) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. .8) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up, unidentified officer. .9) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. Results from foraging the forest for food. .10) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp set-up. .11) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. .12) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: CPL Jeff Prince, unidentified (x3). .13) to .16) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. .17) & .18) - Photo, colour, 1987. Mount Remarkable National Park terrain. .19) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. L to R: unidentified, CPL Jeff Prince, SPR Perry Langeberg, unidentified (x3). .20) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. .21) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities, unidentified personnel. .22) & .23) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp set-up. .24) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. .25) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up, unidentified personnel. .26) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: CPL Jeff Prince, SPR Steve Ellis, SGT Peter Imeson, CPL Neale ‘Tex’ Houston, SPR Perry Langeberg, unidentified exchange officer, WO2 Russ Larsen. .27) - Photo, colour, 1987. Hootchie set-up. .28) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: SPR Bruce Graham, LT Geoff ‘GT’ Ford, CPL Jamie ‘Fish’ McRae, SGT Wally Chilcott, SPR Shaun Hynes, CPL Kevin Whitty. .29) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: unidentified, SPR Todd Hayley, unidentified, WO2 Peter Symmans, SSGT Cam Chapman, CPL Dave Irving. .30) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: unidentified (x2), LT Greg Oaten, unidentified (x2), CPL Peter Hardy, unidentified. .31) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: CPL Roger Graf, WO2 Bob Rogister, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, unidentified officer, SPR Simon Reynolds, SPR John Keely. .32) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: unidentified, SPR Steve Nokes, SGT Stu Symonds, WO2 Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen, unidentified (x3). .33) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: unidentified, SGT Derek Stanmore, CAPT Danny Galbraith, unidentified in foreground. .34) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: unidentified (x3), SGT Derek Stanmore, CAPT Danny Galbraith. .35) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. .36) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. OC MAJ Peter Cates. .37) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities. L to R: unidentified, CPL Dave Longbottom. .38) - Photo, colour, 1987. Camp activities, unidentified personnel. .39) & .40) - Hootchie set-up..1P to .40P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1987 ADV TRAINING’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association. 4th April, 1975. Edition No. 3/75, 04/04/1975
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's March 1975 meeting, Councillor's report, Progress Association President's report 1975, New code for control of multi-unit dwelling, Community News closes down, This and that, From the Council Chamber, Films in the Diamond Valley, The proper use of backyard incinerators, Supplement to "Community News". No. 3/75. Meet the natives. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Visit by MAJGEN David Engel AO OBE, to the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1982
This set of three photographs was taken the 30th of August 1982 during a visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo by the Deputy Chief of the General Staff - Major General David Frederick Walter Engel AO, OBE. As there are no annotations on the photo, the name of the Brigadier is unknown. LTCOL Peter Eddy was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1981 to 1992 and handed over to LTCOL Jorge Gruszka, who commanded the unit from 1982 to 1985.This is set of three photographs taken on the occasion of a visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo by the Deputy Chief of the General Staff - Major General David Frederick Walter Engel AO, OBE on the 30th of August 1982. The black and white photograph was printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographic print was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1982. Map production brief - L to R: unidentified Brigadier, unidentified visitor in background, MAJGEN David Engel AO OBE, CO LTCOL Peter Eddy. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1982. MAJGEN David Engel AO OBE views stereo aerial photography on a Wild B8 stereo plotter. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1982. Aerial photography brief - L to R: MAJGEN David Engel AO OBE, CO LTCOL Peter Eddy..1P to .3P –No personnel are identified. ‘Visit to ASR by MAJGEN Engel 30 Aug 1982’ annotated on cover sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Golden Square High School
Golden Square High School opened in temporary accommodation at Camp Hill Primary school in 1960 before its move to a permanent home at 50 MacDougall Rd., Golden Square in 1962. In 1978 it became a 7-10 school and a feeder school to Bendigo Senior Secondary School. A hearing impaired unit was opened in 1986. In 2008 the campus was closed and the students merged with Kangaroo Flat Secondary and Flora Hill Secondary schools.16-page soft brown cover booklet "Indicator" being the first edition of the annual magazine of Golden Square High School No. 1 1961. Includes lists of Staff and Students. House notes, Staff notes, Sports notes and Form notes. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo A photocopy Item No. 11301.86 is held in Box Handwritten in ink on front cover. 'Thelma Coombes 32 Booth St Golden Square'golden square high school, indicator -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - GOLD COLOUR SAMPLE BOX, c. 1993
This box of sampled is typical of those issued to official manufacturers of military badges, insignia, and buttons to ensure the gold colour remained consistent. These badges were held by the Third Army Quality Assurance Unit (3AQAU). The manufacturers were often local companies, where an example of a typical supplier is KG Luke who also manufactured the Brownlow Medal, the award given annnually to the Australlian Football League's best and fairest player.A rectangular wooden box with a black velvet-like cushion in one side. cushion has 10 examples - 2 of each kind - of military insignia and buttons of two different shades of gold colour. Box opens on one long side and is hinged (4cm brass hinges with 3 screws in each side). Clasps on opposite long side, also of brass. Wood has been stained a dark brown. Base off box shows 14 brass staples. Corners of base show 2 nails, possibly brass. A typed sheet of paper is attached to the inside of lid, dating from 1993, explaining usage of samples. Paper tag affixed to cushion between samples - Department of Defence authenticating samples in box. Tag attached with fabric tape and secured using a lead seal.Paper taped to inside lid - title 'SEALED SAMPLE 8455-03311' - a lengthy description of contents and box follows. Please refer ot photograoph for further details. Typed tag on cushion - 'Department of Defence/SEALED SAMPLE/Sealed sample Number 03311/Stock Number 8455/Description STANDARD OF GOLD COLOUR FOR INSIGNIA, BUTTONS AND BADGES (ANODISED) ALUMINIUM ALLOY 1150/APPROVED. The supply is not to differ from this sealed sample except as endorsed on the back hereof./D Darby [signature] 29/06/1993 /EDE VFE SCDDG [stamped].' Reverse of tag (stamped in red within a thin lined border) - 'SEALED SAMPLE/NOT TO BE/DESTROYED OR/MUTILATED' badges, military insignia, button -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Nell Gwynne Mine Site, 1934
Nell Gwynne (B.M.L.) Mine Manager's Report 12th January 1935: Main Shaft - advanced 35 ft to 147 ft below collar and timbered to 131 ft. Progress through W. dipping bed with quartz spurs between 120 and 125 ft. Erection of 1000 cfm compressor unit nearing completion. Sinking winch foundations being placed. (Sun News Pictorial, 12th January 1935) Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph of Nell Gwynne mine site. Image shows three sheds on mine site, metal headframe with four levels constructed in front of sheds and over the shaft. Written in pencil on back of photograph in black pen: 'Nell Gwynne '5/2/35'nell gwynne gold mine, shaft, mining, gold mining -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Walker Railmotor, C. 1950
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Walker rail motors were a type of diesel railcar operated by the Victorian Railways. After World War 11, the Victorian Railways undertook a major rebuilding program known as Operation Phoenix. One of the first tasks was the upgrading of passenger services on country branch lines. An initial order of twelve 102 HP railcars, six 153 HP railcars with trailers, and twelve 280 HP railcars was placed with Walker Brothers, England. The power units were manufactured in England, but the units were assembled in Victoria. The first rail motors were delivered in 1948, with additions to the fleet running through to 1955. According to a Victoria Railways Memorandum issued on 24 May 1949, regarding the allocation of the new 102 HP Walker Diesel Motor Rail Vehicles, No 10 was to be allocated to the Wodonga to Tallangatta line as soon as it was available. No 10 entered service on 22 November 1949. The passenger rail motors had room for 18 First class and 22 Second class seated passengers. The last passenger service from Wodonga to Tallangatta ran on 30 September 1961 with a 102hp Walker Rail Motor.railways wodonga, fred rochow, walker rail motor vehicles, wodonga to tallangatta rail service -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Col Frank Pearson
Francis Charles Pearson was born on 23rd August 1913 in Ballarat. During the course of his long life -he died just before his 96th birthday - he was a successful businessman, notably in the field of air conditioning, as well as a world renown farmer noted for his cattle breeding methods. This was in addition to a meritorious military career. Frank Pearson enlisted as a 16 year old cadet in 6 Field Company, Australian Engineers on 29 Jan 1930., CSM in 1935, he transferred to 2 Field Coy RAE on 1 July 1936. Next, he joined the cadre of 2 AA Searchlight Coy, RAE and was commissioned on 14 Oct 1939. That unit became 53rd AA Coy, providing personnel for 1/54 AA Coy late in 1939. Lt Pearson was was 2IC at this time. When the unit was mobilised on 14 Sep 1940, T/Capt Pearson was appointed OC. Seconded to the AIF on 14 May 1941 he was appointed to raise A Squadron, 2/6 Armoured Regiment, and once that was done, he raised B Squadron. Promoted temporary Major in June 1942 he served with the regiment in Stuart tanks during the difficult operations around Cape Endaiadere and Buna from October 1942 until April 1943. After return to Australia the regiment waited in vain for further operational employment. Frank Pearson was demobilised on 23 October 1945. With the raising of the Citizen Military Forces in 1948, Major Pearson was appointed 2IC 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. On 1 January 1953 he assumed command of 4th/19th Prince of Walers's Light Horse Regiment, a post he held until the end of 1956. After service in more senior postings he retired with the rank of Colonel on 24 August 1964. From then until just a few years before his passing, Colonel Pearson remained actively involved in the life of his regiment. Following a couple of less successful attempts to do so, he was instrumental in establishing the regimental museum, these days the Unit History Room. Undaunted by a continuing sequence of changing venues it is to his credit that the history of the regiment is not only preserved but readily available to today's members of the unit and the general public. Coloured photo of Colonel Francis (Frank) Pearson OAM ED. Mounted in wooden frame.frank pearson, photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - "Parare" Survey Corps Magazine Issue 9, Royal Australian Survey Corps, 1993
An annual magazine published for release on RASvy Corps birthday 1st July. All units with RASvy Corps are invited / expected to submit an article depicting their activities over the preceding years 1991 to 1993. 4Fd Svy Sqn Adventure training list pages 7, 8. Army Map Depot - Unit Ski Day, pages 20, 21. The William Patton Expedition - Locating his grave as part of the " Burke and Wills " expedition, list of personnel involved - page 43. 8 Fd Svy Sqn - names mentioned and photo - page 50. 4 Fd Svy Sqn (1992) names mentioned page 69. The G Res manning list on page 70. Names mentioned in "Unit sports pages 73, 74. Exercise Kokoda Cartographer July 1992 list of participants on Page 78. Iraq - The Gulf War, Topographic Support page 52. Adelaide (4 Fd Svy Sqn) 1992 page 65. 8 Fd Svy Sqn manning wind down list pages 89-90. Military Geographic Information Pilot Project page 92. Royal Australian Survey Corps Aerial photography Team personnel list page 95. Operation Belama 92 Team list page 96. Long term Schooling attendees and promotions, page 105. Litho Sqn Postings in and out pages 116-117. Special awards SGT Durrant page 113, SSGT SR Hill page 114. RASvy completes 1:50,000 scale mapping of the Pilbara Region page 121. 1st Topo Svy Sqn personnel mentioned on page 122. A4 sized booklet with soft glossy card covers, paper pages held together with a plastic spiral binder.army survey regiment, army survey regt, fortuna, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, asr -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals, Medals of PTE Arthur Ernest Clarke
WW1 Served in Gallipoli & France WW2 Militia The 1914 Star This bronze medal award was authorized by King George V in April 1917 for those who had served in France or Belgium between 5th August 1914 to midnight on 22nd November 1914 inclusive. The reverse is plain with the recipient's service number, rank, name and unit impressed on it. It should be remembered that recipients of this medal were responsible for assisting the French to hold back the German army while new recruits could be trained and equipped. Collectively, they fully deserve a great deal of honour for their part in the first sixteen weeks of the Great War. There were approximately 378,000 1914 Stars issued. The British War Medal, 1914-18 The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim. The Allied Victory Medal Approximately 5.7 million victory medals were issued. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim. The 1939-45 Star Awarded for service as follows: • Army - awarded for six months service in an operational command during the period 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945. The War Medal 1939-45 Awarded to members who served full-time in operational or non-operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Clarke SN 1703 8 Btn AIF -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Municipal Depot, Inkerman Street - images collection, 1979
Prior to its demolition in 1979, the St Kilda Municipal Depot occupied a 1.2 hectare site at 33 Inkerman Street St Kilda. The land was initially purchased by the Council in 1867 as a site for a permanent market, which ceased to operate in about 1882. In October 1923, the Council discontinued the practice of disposing garbage by burial in tips when it opened a garbage incinerator at the Depot. After thirty years this incinerator had become both obsolete and objectionable to health and was replaced in March 1953 by American-designed Monohearth Garbage Destructor Units. According to the Council, these Destructor Units were the only ones of their kind in Australia and they removed all the objectionable features of garbage disposal (particularly for the employees). They were expected to serve St. Kilda's requirements for the next 80-100 years. In 1957 the Council said that the Destructor Units had 'enabled substantial economies to be effected in the annual costs and have proved a very successful venture. The Council now destroys the garbage from the City of Brighton, which pays for the privilege, and it is anticipated that other Municipalities will also take advantage of ihe benefits of this modern and, in Australia.' See 'City of St Kilda 1857-1957 A Brief Outline of Progress and Development' [82] In 1994, as a result of the local government amalgamation process combining the former Cities of Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and St.Kilda, the new City of Port Phillip owned three municipal depots. The St. Kilda municipal depot site became surplus to requirements and, in 1996, the City of Port Phillip resolved to use the site for a community housing project under the City of Port Phillip Housing Program. Colour photographCouncil Yards before demolition 1979st kilda, st kilda municipal depot, inkerman street, council depot, destructor -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Painting, framed, John Stanley Walker (1941py)
The Australian War Memorial provides the following details about John Stanley Walker: Service number: 418494 Rank: Flight Sergeant Unit: 1 Service Flying Training School Point Cook Service: Royal Australian Air Force Conflict: 1939-1945 Date of death: 23 January 1943 Place of death: Victoria Cause of death: Accidental Source: AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force .Oil painting on plyboard, framed with stained pine. Features head and shoulders of John Stanley Walker in RAAF uniform with cap.Signed in front bottom left: 'Jos. Schwarcz / Albury / 1943'1943, ballarat college, world war 2, john stanley walker, r a a f, w w 2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment – Presentation to Charity Organisation, c1982
These photographs of a presentation to a charity organisation were taken in the grounds of Fortuna Villa, Army Survey Regiment in c1982. SPR Gae (Robinson) Amato was the unit’s first Miss Golden North entrant in the Miss Australia Quest. LTCOL Peter Eddy and SPR Amato presented a fundraising cheque to the unidentified representative from the Spastic Society. In later years SPR Amato took the opportunity of a new career as a commissioned officer in another Corps of the Australian Army.This is a set of four photographs of a presentation to a charity organisation at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in c1982. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographic prints were scanned at 300 dpi, however better clarity was achieve scanning 35mm negatives at 96 dpi. .1) to .4) - Photo, black & white, c1982, L to R: unidentified charity organisation representative, LTCOL Peter Eddy, SPR Gae (Robinson) Amato..1P to .2P – No personnel identified .3P to .4P – ‘Gae Robertson MISS AUST 1980s’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - ENVELOPE - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, c.1914-18
Photographs .2) & .3) are re Frank Hepburn HAMILTON No 2153 AIF, enlisted in 4th reinforcements 24th Batt on 12.7.1915 age 20 years. Embark for Egypt 27.9.1915, embark for France 20.3.1916, hospital with PUO 26.6.1917, rejoin unit 6.7.1917, awarded the Military Medal (MM) as a Battalion runner on 1.9.1918 at Mont St Quentin, discharged from the AIF 15.7.1919. Refer Cat No 2351.5P re his brother DJW Hamilton KIA. .1) Envelope, whitish with gold writing, folds in half. On front is Sketch Portrait, Wm Elsmore, 4 St Enoch Square, Glasgow. .2) Photograph, sepia on chamfered edge cardboard, shows soldier centre wearing an MM Ribbon & 2 girls, 1 each side. Fits inside .1). .3) Photograph, same as .2) but set on a large cardboard piece with brown wood texture.photography-photographs, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS & CHAINSET, C.WW1
Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF enlisted on 15.11.1916 in 9th reinforcements 46th Batt age 18 years 5 months. Embarked for England 11.5.1917, embark for France 2.11.1917, hospital 6.6.1918, records appear to have Influenza and PUO, return to unit 2.8.1918, WIA 25.8.1918 Gassed, mustard severe, returns to Australia classed Gas poisoning, discharged from the AIF 10.3.1919. Refer 1377 re his brothers service..1) Identity disc, aluminium, round re E.J Jones. .2) Identity disc Cardboard material, 8 sided re E.J Jones .3) Pendant, heart shape, metal, attached to 1367.5 (chain) .4) Round brass complete 9mm? has hole drilled through for attachment to 1367.5 (chain) .5) Chain , metal, very small attached to all above .1) “Jones E.J 3511, 46BTN , AIF, C.E” .2) “3511 E.J Jones 46 Batt, C.E” .4) “ - 17, DWN”military equipment - identity, costume accessories - jewellery, jones -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Cup
The Oakey Army Aviation Centre is a training facility formed in October 1943 at Oakey, Queensland. It was built with the purpose of providing a maintenance facility: the units would erect, repair and insect aircrafts and engines. At the end of the war in 1945, the depot was used to store surplus aircraft. In early 1946, the RAAF Station Oakey was disbanded and categorised ‘to be retained but not maintained’. Since then, the RAAF Station Oakey facilities have been used few times for some minor activities. Although there are no information relating to the owner or usage of the cup; it holds historic significance for its direct link with the Australian Army Aviation Centre in Oakey and its involvement in World War II; and more generally for its link to the Australian Army.Large white cup with a handle; decorated with a blue ink symbol (displaying a crown and below it, a bird handling two swords) and blue ink inscriptions (from the Army Aviation Centre Oakey). Inscription on top: 'Frank McNamara VC Club' Inscription at the bottom of the symbol: 'Vigilance' Inscription circling the symbol: 'Army Aviation Centre Oakey' -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
New Zealand's Secret Hero's: Don Stott and Z Special Unit
The incredible tale of ‘Z’ Special Unit – a group of mainly New Zealand and Australian commandos and saboteurs who parachuted into enemy-occupied territory to fight the war, sometimes single-handedly.The story begins in Greece, with the extraordinary sabotage feats of Don Stott and his friend Bob Morton. Stott’s success in blowing up the strategically crucial Asopos Viaduct was one of the greatest such exploits of World War II and changed the course of the war in Greece”.Soft cover 168 pagesww2, australian special operations, australian special forces, australian commandos, new zealand commandos