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Greensborough Historical Society
List, Greensborough Primary School, List of Head Teachers 1878-1976 Greensborough State School Gr2062, 1980_
A list of Head Teachers of Greensborough State School from 1878 to 1980. Typed list copied on white paper, black text greensborough primary school, greensborough state school, principals, head teachers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1878-1998, 1878-1998
This edition (1998) of the Greensborough Primary School anniversary book is updated from the previous edition published 1980.Contains the history of the school as well as current (1980-1998) information and photos of staff and students. Principal: Gabrielle Leigh.84p., black and white illus., white cover with green image of school.greensborough primary school, gabrielle leigh -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ron White's Collection - 1920 - 2019
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.See KVHS 1282Ron White was the Principal Hydro Engineer 1966 - 1985 on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. See KVHS 12821. Booklet "Rules of the Kiewa Hydro Co-operative Distribution Society Limited" and Ron's 'Share Certificate' dated 12th /4/1957 2. Book "Inside Information" explaining the ins and outs of a car for the motorist. 3. Black and White negatives 4. Ron's La Trobe Valley Health Services Membership card x2 5. State Savings Bank of Victoria Kiewa Operations social club 1962 x2 6. The Association of Professional Engineers, Victorian Branch receipts 1956 7. Upper Kiewa Valley Uniting Church list of members 1969-1970 & Financial Statement for 1970 8. 4 Bogong Village coloured postcards 9. Folded Plan of 'Kiewa Area Planimetric Map' 10. Large Photos sent to Ron by "Bill Greenaway / Y.T.S. Lab./ 11-5-66" 1) Football Team x2, 2) Mt Beauty Switchyard, 3) McKay Power Station, 4) Clover Power Stationron white -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, 1908 -1911
This correspondence book was used by the Orbost Shipping Company which was managed an partly owned by Henry James from 1906 until 1915.This item is associated with the Orbost Shipping Company (Henry James was the principal shareholder and manager of this company). The Stormbird, the Coringle and the Wongrabelle were the main steamers owned by this company. These boats also carried sails. The significance of this item lies with its association with the shipping trade which serviced this region prior to the railway coming in 1915/16.A hard back fabric covered correspondence book containing hand-written details of shipping movements, reports and correspondence concerning the Orbost Shipping Company. It has a black cover and a gold stamp on the spine.on spine - "Andrew Sherar Stationer Melbourne"orbost-shipping-company transport shipping -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ship's wheel, tiller, late 1800s
This is the tiller from the SS Stormbird which traded for the Orbost Shipping Company (1906-1915) between Marlo and Lakes Entrance. Mr Peter Nixon (Min. for Transport and for the Navy, 1970s) and Mr Arthur McMullen had the wheel and mast which had been recovered from the wreck of the SS Stormbird in New Guinea. Mr Nixon donated this wheel to the Orbost Historical Society in 1969.The S S Stormbird was an auxiliary-ketch which was owned by the Orbost Shipping Company (Henry James was the principal shareholder and manager of this company). It, along with the Coringle and the Wongrabelle were the main steamers owned by this company. These boats also carried sails. The significance of this item lies with its association with the shipping trade which serviced this region prior to the railway coming in 1915/16.A ship's tiller wheel, made of wood and faced with brass. The wood is painted black. It has eight spokes and handles to grip in order to steer a boat/ship. Two of the grips have strong rope or wire rope wrapped around them.ss stormbird orbost-shipping-company ship-fitting -
Morongo Old Collegians
Book, Morongo- The First Fifty Years, 1969
This object is significant because it is a complete history of the first fifty years of Morongo.It is a wonderful book for reference material and has been used continually since its inception. There has only been one printing.A precious document never to be repeated.A book entitled'Morongo-The First Fifty years". It has a green cover featuring the School crest. This book was compiled by Mrs. Doreen Cowperthwaite and commerates the history of the first fifty years. It contains 113 pages with photos,Signed by the owner "Elizabeth Taylor"lucy, morongo, 1920 1994, boarding, presbyterian, uniting, private girls school, history, general history, boards, principals, shaw, gertrude, pratt, photos -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Religious Book, James Semple, The Holy Bible: The Old Testament and The New Testament, c. 1875
A Holy Bible of this size and design was a common possession to be brought to Australia with migrating families. Part of family routine in a Victorian home would included the head of the family reading a passage from the Bible to the family. A Bible was a prized possession. It often included inserts of family records, and children would use the text to learn to read.This Bible is of cultural significance, representing part of family routine, religious beliefs and basic life principals.Book, the Holy Bible, has hard brown, heavily bound cover with gold embossing. The book has two brass locking clips on the open side. Pages have gilt edges. Printed in Glasgow by James Semple. The book has additional notes by Rev Gen Leo Haydock. It has been translated from the Latin Vulgate. Published c. 1875flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the holy bible the old testament and the new testament, bible, book, religion, holy bible, rev geo leo haydock, latin vulgate, family bible -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Australian Natives' Association Correspondence to Ballarat School of Mines, 04/02/1958 and 05/02/1958
The Australian Natives Association was founded in 1871, and key members included Alfred Deakin. The Ballarat branch was at 22 Camp Street. The Ballarat School of Mines was formed in 1870, and gradually developed to become an education facility. This correspondence dates from the 4th and 5th February 1958, and concerns a Branch Address on the 10th of February about the "Functions of the Mines Department and Mineral Resources in Victoria", to which School of Mines teachers and students were invited.Two typewritten letters between the Australian Natives' Association (A.N.A) and Ballarat School of Mines. Includes notes from secretary and A.N.A Letterhead.Letterhead - "This Flag represents Your Country: Support it." letterhead, australian natives association, school of mines, ana, deakin, alfred deakin, camp street, ballarat, ballarat school of mines principal, r. w. richards, s. a. c. williams, secretary, lydiard street south, w. g. foley, invitation, speech, address, dick richards, richard w. richards, australian natives' assoication, ana branch 4 ballarat -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - SHELFORD GIRLS’ SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
This file contains 2 items relating to the History of Shelford Girls’ School and Kindergarten: 1/1 set of typed notes by Betty Snowball, titled ‘History of Shelford Church of England Girls’ Grammar School’, date unknown. The notes detail the history of the school from 1898 to 1973 including a period from 1922 when boys and girls were enrolled. 2/2 copies of typed notes detailing the history of the school from 1898 to 1982. Author and date unknown.dixon emily miss, shelford church of england girls’ grammar school, ‘shelford’, glen eira road, st mary’s church, seymour road, blundell d miss, homain freda miss, schools, blundell f miss, alison road, langley h.t. canon, green bishop, anglican church, thomas a.m. miss, principals, students, bishops, ‘helenslea’, hood crescent, hood judge, ripley grove, st margaret’s hall, thewlis d miss, foundation stones, criswick wing, criswick mrs, cooper wing, cooper canon, woods f archbishop dr, baddams v.t. miss, baddams wing, cowling c.c. reverend, washington i.i. miss, ida washington library, delacombe rohan sir major general (governor), myers j.m. miss, parents clubs, classrooms, schoolhouses, davies margaret e miss, nicholson mabel miss, the nicholson primary library, st mary’s parish caulfield, caulfield, lloyd c mr, thewlis wing, henderson g mr, henderson mrs, hancock archdeacon, gates, watson normie, scholl reginald sir, gorton john senator, langley canon, langley dean, hone brian sir, caulfield grammar, excursions, construction (events and activities), britten e. miss, halls, theatres, ‘little shelford’, thewlis j.s. miss, coach houses, lofts, festivals and celebrations, primary schools, secondary schools, stables, clergy residences, fireplaces, towers, mansions -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - ST JAMES COLLEGE, EAST BENTLEIGH
Material relating to St James College, East Bentleigh, a Catholic boys school: 1/Three advertisements from the Leader and also the Independent Schools magazine, 2010 and 2011 editions. Listing for St James College in the 1987 City of Moorabbin Community Directorybentleigh east, st james college, bignell road, catholic schools, independent schools, advertising, schools, secondary schools, principals, gabel joseph brother, parents clubs, spencer roy (president) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - ledger, Ballarat School of Mines Reports, 1900-1915
27 June 1902 - Davey Paxmen Steam Engine 01 September 1905 - James Oddie donation a pair of lanterns and a lantern Microscope 03 August 1906 - Costs of starting an Agricultural High School in the district - Dr Stewart Bequest 29 April 1910- Planning for new Art School Building 28 April 1911 - Ballarat Observatory 26 May 1911 - Ballarat Observatory. Mr Brittain living in the caretaker's cottage, and proposes moving his telescope to the observatory 30 June 1911 - H.H. Smith in conjunction with Mr Clegg asked to prepare sketch plans for a new art school 28 July 1913 - Establishment of the Ballarat Junior Technical School 04 April 1913 - Removal of organ and pipes from the former Wesleyan Church 26 June 1914 - Laying of the Foundation Stone for the Ballarat Technical Art School. A photograph was taken featuring Mr Tate, Mr Carew-Smyth and Col. Watson.Black covered foolscap book with brown leather spine and corners. The handwritten reports were written for the Ballarat School of Mines Councilballarat school of mines, monthly reports, ballarat school of mines principal, ballarat school of mines principal's report, ballarat school of mines battery, ballarat school of mines council, r.t. vale, davey paxmen, andrew anderson, james bickett, james oddie, david kerr, j. baird, learmonth, dr stewart bequest, ballarat technical art school, h.h. smith, w.h. middleton, clegg -
Federation University Historical Collection
Pamplet, The Richard W. Richards Medal, c1975
Dick Richards has been honoured through the naming of a Ballarat School of Mines prize - The R.W. Richards Medal. This medal later became a University of Ballarat prize. It has been awarded annually since 1959 to the Bachelor of Applied Science graduate considered to have achieved the most outstanding academic performance of their course. The award was was introduced to commemorate the long years of service to tertiary education in Ballarat by Mr Richards. Dick Richards joined the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) in 1914, and soon afterwards was granted leave to join an expedition to Antarctica. In 1915 he sailed from Australia with the Antarctic Exploration Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton. White folded pamphlet outlining the Dick Richards medal. dick richards, r.w. richards, dick richards medal, richard w. richards medal, r.w. richards medal, awards, prize, antarctica, ballarat school of mines principal -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Report Register, Ballarat School of Mines Monthly Reports, 1918-1929
Ledger monthly reports from the Registrar to the Ballarat School of Mines Council. Information includes student numbers, new enrolments, financial reports, reports of Council member and staff deaths. 1915 World War One Staff Enlistments. 1916 Advertisement for Teaching Positions 1917 Enlistment of Colin C. Brittain to the 'Miners' and Engineers'. 1919 Pg 75 - Low student numbers due to the influenza pandemic (Spanish Flu) Pg 76 - Ruby Lonie suffering from influenza (Spanish Flu). 1922 * Page 146 Plaster casts from Victoria & Albert Museumplaster casts, letter, letterbook, ballarat school of mines, monthly reports, principals reports, world war one, student involvement in world war one, aboriginal male skeleton, ralph g. moore, robert a. clinton, ralph ingram moore, japanese warship officers visit, c.h. vale, g.d. evans, geoffrey ballantyne tundbridge, w.j. paterson, new guinea, mica smith schola, mica smith scholarship, nolrfolk island pine, primock mineral specimen donation, e. duncan, e.j. mcconnon, j.r. gordon, j.c. molloy, j.c. molloy death, c. fenner, h.h. smith, w.h. collyer, a.f. tweedie, colin brittain, australian mining corp, w.h. clutterbuck, a.l. ronaldson, thomas hurley, j.c. hurley, alan t. perry, wolfrey henry clutterbuck, miss abrams' commercial classes, norman barker, australian flying corps, l.h. vernon, h.c. smith, rowland c. valentine, repatriation department, returned soldiers, t.h. shattock, returned soldiers league, ina smith, john keith, caledonian society, w.g. coates, percival j. ripper, s.h. mayo, fees in arrears, j.b. robinson, bannerman, stenotype machine, influenza, ruby lonie, pharmacy, ballarat, e.g. vawdry, annie a. jones, lancelot austin, l. stg. p. austin, spanish flu, rubie lonie, pandemic -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Reports, Ballarat Junior Technical School Council Reports, 1961-1966
Morgan Bevan John was the President of the Ballarat Junior Technical School.62 typed Council Reports from the Ballarat Junior Technical School. .1) March 1965 discuses prefects, christian education, sport, vaccination against T.B .2) 1965 discuses Intermediate results .3) February 1966 discuses Enrolment, Staffing, Scholarship results, sport .4) March 1966 discuses Equipment, Cricket carnival, swimming .5) April 1966 discuses students, general .6) May 1966 discuses student activities .7) June 1966 discuses Staff, parent notices .8.) July 1966 discuses Staff, sport, choir, canteen, buildings and equipment, visits, social service .9) August 1966 discuses Staff, activities. sport, choir .10) September 1966 discuses Education week .11) October 1966 discuses sport, mothers' club .12) November discuses enrolment, social service, christian education .13) December 1966 report .14) February 1965 discuses enrolment, accommodation, staff, scholarships, sport .15) March 1965 discuses staff, sport .16) April 1965 discuses staff, sport, extra-curricular activities .17) May 1965 report .18) June 1965 discuses general, extra-curricular activities, social service, parents meeting .19) July 1965 reporttuberculosis, ballarat junior technical school, father ridesdale, m.b. john, reverand bampton, caplain, principal's reports, health -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Company seal embosser, Unknown
The former Albion (West) Woollen and Worsted Mills is a functional structure which has been built in stages, possibly dating from the 1880s, with the earliest sections near to the Barwon River.The Worsted mill operated for about 50 years and at its peak employed around 500 people. In 1973 the mill merged with the British John Foster and Sons Company under some controversial stock and shareholding issues. The mill continued for a short period before closing at a time when much of the Australian textile industry was finding it difficult to compete with overseas operations. In the 30 plus years after the closure, the site was used for several ventures, including the Mill Vintage Markets and a vehicle trim manufacturing operation. In 2011 the site was purchased by Little Creatures of Western Australia to become their main brewery for the eastern states of Australia. Now owned by the Lion Group, Little Creatures started their 60 million dollar transformation of the old mill in 2012. Finally, in 2013 these former walls of industry were soon rattling away to the sounds of a different type of industry, as the first bottles of beer made their way out of the Geelong Little Creatures Brewery. The remaining building of the former Albion Woollen and Worsted Mills has historical significance as one of Geelong's major woollen mills. The venture has operated on the same site for more than a century. The Albion Woollen Mill was one of the four key sites along with Victoria, Barwon and Union Mills that was established in the late 1860s to mid-1870s. These mills were in constant operation on the west side of the Barwon Bridge over the last century and led to Geelong's fame as milling and scouring locality. The Albion Mill was probably the most successful survivor of the early private company operations. It was regarded as a model mill in the late 1880s and was, from all accounts, well-planned and organised with machinery on a par with the great mills of England. It produced high-quality tweeds. Together with the (now demolished) Union Mill it was regarded as the borough's principal industry over the 1870-1900 period and was one of Australia's most significant producers of tweed by 1900. These two mills were more successful, competitive and long-lived than the Barwon and Victoria Mills. The remaining building form is an important reminder of the private ventures of both the Albion and Union Mills and represents a key site of spinning, carding and finishing as well as scouring and dying that occurred in the lower section near to the river. The loss of the adjacent former Union Mill is unfortunate because the complex, together with the former Collins Union Mill office building, was an important reminder of the success of these industries and the reputation they earned for the Geelong region as a centre for quality textile products. Company seal embosser hand operated matte black & brass colour Western District Worsted Mills emblem on frontflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Elements of Structure: An Intriduction fo the Principals of Building and Structural Engineering, 1970
Blue soft covered book engineering, brian shreenan, foundations, columns, arches, slabs'dam walls -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Correspondence, Ballarat School of Mines Principal's Monthly Report, 1913, 1914-1915
Typed foolscap pages. .4) Report by Donald Clark, Chief Inspector of Technical Schools, October 1914.charles fenner, herbert h. smith, h.h. smith, ballarat school of mines museum, w.h. middleton, king, j.n. king, andrew peacock, new trade workshops, ponsonby carew-smyth, p.v. calland, george king, gordon college, donald clark, mckissock, a.m. lilburne, battery, d. mullins, frank king, museum, trade board report, t.r. gordon, blacksmithing, j.m. sutherland, terl-mechanics, electrical wiring, telegraphy, t. williams, e.j mconnon, w.h. steane, r. cutter, wright, students' club room, drwssmaking, art metalwork, signwriting, photo-colouring, ralph williams, mathematics, l.j. middleton, c. mcpherson, w.j. paterson, r.w. richards, dick richards, h.w. malin, r.v. maddison -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines Principal's Report, 1918
Four handrwriiten reports to the Ballarat School of Mines Council. ballarat school of mines, principals report, maurice copland, herbert h. smith, l.t. smith, architect, lewis s. smith, ballarat technical art school, motor car mechanics, wanliss & boyd, ballarat trustees executors & agency company limited, letterhead, oxford chambers, oxford chambers tenancy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Engineering Production Convention, 1951
Blue hard covered book of 157 pages.engineering, geoff biddington, a.s> plowman, limits and fits, gauging principals, screw threads, surface finish, industrial design -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat Teacher College photograph, 1949
Ballarat Teachers College Staff and Students, 1949Related to the history of the Ballarat Teachers College, BallaratBlack and white photograph, on grey cardboard frame, dark grey lines around photograph grey pattern decoration on outer edge.Names of staff and students on back of cardboard frameballarat teachers' college, w.f. lord (principal), ballarat teacher college staff, ballarat teachers college students -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Never a Dull Moment: Autobiography of Graham Howard Beanland, 2007
Black and white soft covered book including information on Graham Beanland's connection to Stawell, Yallourn, Ballarat, University of Melbourne, Electricity Commission, Electrical Insulators, Latrobe Valley, TAFE BOard, Hawthorn Institute, Footscray TAFE, Ballarat School of Mines, Family History, preserving the history of the Ballarat School of MinesINSIDE FRONT COVER 'with complements G. Beanland'graham beanland, graham howard beanland, ballarat school of mines principal, ballarat school of mines history, family history, genealogy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines Quartlerly Principals Report to Council, 1911, 30/03/1911
The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor institution of Federation University AustraliaHandwritten report relating to art and trade classes at the Ballarat School of Mines. It includes student statistics.ballarat school of mines, herbert henry smith, h.h. smith, ballarat technical art school, ballarat school of mines council -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Principals of theoretical chemistry with special reference to the constitution of chemical compounds, Third Edition, 1887
Ira Remsen was Professor of Chemistry in the Johns Hopkins University. This Third Edition has been enlarged and thoroughly revised. "........deeper satisfaction is to be found in this evidence of the growing recognition of the importance of Theoretical Chemistry as an element of a thorough education, both in Chemistry and Medicine." Ira Remsen, 1887 The book was presented to the Ballarat School of Mines by A Mica Smith on his retirement in 1926.Black/blue cloth, hard covered book, 318 pagesSignature: A Mica Smith on title page. Stamped "Presented to The School of Mines, Ballarat by Professor A Mica Smith, 1926" Stamp at bottom of page "Bailliere, Tindall & Cotheoretical chemistry, ira remsen, professor, chemical compounds, johns hopkins university, a mica smith, ballarat school of mines library, alfred mica smith -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, John William Lindt, Miles Barraclough, Head teacher of Happy Valley School, c1884
Happy Valley was originally called Lucky Woman's. The School opened under the name of Happy Valley in 1883, and the brick building probably dates from that time. Miles Barraclough was the head teacher from 1873 to 1887. When mining ceased the population declined and the land reverted to grazing. The School closed in 1940. (Visions and Realisations)Sepia photo of Happy Valley School Teacher, Mr Miles BarracloughVerso Handwritten "Sept-84 Mr Barraclough School teacher Happy Valley" Printed "From J.W. Lindt Photographer Prize Medalist Philadelphia Paris Sydney Brisbane Sandhurst Melbourne 7 Collins Street East Melbourne.happy valley, happy valley school, barraclough, j.w. lindt, miles barraclough, miles barrowclough, lucky woman's, myles barraclough, happy valley school principal -
Cornish College
Speech, House of Representatives, 16/02/2012
Mr Mark Dreyfus, Member for Isaacs, gave a speech in the House of Representatives on Thursday 16 February 2012, after attending the official opening ceremony on Sunday 12 February 2012. He spoke about the closing of St Leonard's Cornish Campus in 2011, the community determination and achievement in establishing a new school and of Richard B. Cornish and his vision for the future. He also thanked Mr Kerry Bolger, the principal elect and the four student leaders, Robbie Boag, Georgia Bell, Kathleen Kiddell and Eliza Wilton. Two page document with the Australian Coat of Arms at the top of page one and a graphic of Parliament House underneath. Page two contains a speech by Mr Mark Dreyfus, Member for Isaacs dated Thursday 16/02/2012.cornish_college_inaugural_year, education, school, mr kerry bolger, mr mark dreyfus, speech -
Cornish College
Speech, Principal's Address at Grand Opening Ceremony, 7/2/2012
The Grand Opening Ceremony of Cornish College was held in the college gym at 3 pm on Sunday 12 February 2012Kerry welcomed guests & thanked them for attending this historic occasion. He reflected on the power of prayer and God's plan for our college. He mentioned the inspiration of Richard Cornish & our role in continuing his dream. Kerry concluded by thanking the Our New College project team for the huge task they undertook in 2011.7 A4 pages printed single sidedcornish_college_inaugural_year, kerry bolger, -
Cornish College
Newspaper article, UCA Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, 'Kids, community and climate change at Cornish', September 2012
Crosslight issue number 225, September 2012. Crosslight is a monthly newspaper published by the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.The article described the College's growth during the first eight months of operation. The college Principal, Mr Kerry Bolger described the school's philosophy, a range of activities and community involvement.A half page article on page 19 of the UCA newspaper 'Crosslight' written by Megan Graham. A colour photo of ELC3 students playing in the grass taken by ELC Director Kirsten Liljegren.cornish_college_inaugural_year, crosslight, newspaper, article, mr bolger -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Mostly Unsung Military History Research and Publications, Men of Beersheba : a history of the 4th Light Horse Regiment, 1914-1919, 1993
The principal objective of Men of Beersheba is to examine those men of the Regiment who participated in the renowned charge at Beersheba on the 31st of October 1917index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.158.non-fictionThe principal objective of Men of Beersheba is to examine those men of the Regiment who participated in the renowned charge at Beersheba on the 31st of October 1917world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - palestine, australian army - 4th light horse regiment - history -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Book: A Lifetime in technical education
Paperback book of 119 pages, by C.Howard Beanland published 1987. ISBN 0949172081.preston technical school, c.h.beanland, principals, technical education victoria, nmit -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hesperian Press, Borneo surgeon : a reluctant hero : the life and times of Dr. James Patrick Taylor, OBE, MB, CH.M, 1995
Peter Firkins has produced a heroic figure comparable in courage and selflessness to that of the legendary 'Weary' Dunlop, and whose story should be known by all Australians in the same way. What a wonderful epitaph to a man born into a humble Yass family at the end of the nineteenth century who, by his own determination and intellect, won a scholarship for his secondary education at St Patrick's College, Goulburn and an Exhibition to study medicine at Sydney University. Almost by pure chance he pursued his medical career in an outpost of the British Empire then known as British North Borneo to become Principal Medical Officer at the time of the Japanese occupation during World War II. The Japanese allowed the civilian medical staff to remain at their posts with the status of 'simple confinement' while at the same time the bewildered local people looked to someone for leadership in their new and unaccustomed circumstances.Aided by his wonderful wife Celia he was imperceptibly drawn into the key role of organising the underground movement among loyal native and giving support to the Australian Prisoners of War transferred to Borneo from Singapore. In 1943 he was exposed to the Japanese, arrested and terribly tortured. Donated by Major General M.P.J. O'Brien, July 2018. Signed by authorIll, p.151non-fictionPeter Firkins has produced a heroic figure comparable in courage and selflessness to that of the legendary 'Weary' Dunlop, and whose story should be known by all Australians in the same way. What a wonderful epitaph to a man born into a humble Yass family at the end of the nineteenth century who, by his own determination and intellect, won a scholarship for his secondary education at St Patrick's College, Goulburn and an Exhibition to study medicine at Sydney University. Almost by pure chance he pursued his medical career in an outpost of the British Empire then known as British North Borneo to become Principal Medical Officer at the time of the Japanese occupation during World War II. The Japanese allowed the civilian medical staff to remain at their posts with the status of 'simple confinement' while at the same time the bewildered local people looked to someone for leadership in their new and unaccustomed circumstances.Aided by his wonderful wife Celia he was imperceptibly drawn into the key role of organising the underground movement among loyal native and giving support to the Australian Prisoners of War transferred to Borneo from Singapore. In 1943 he was exposed to the Japanese, arrested and terribly tortured. Donated by Major General M.P.J. O'Brien, July 2018. Signed by authorworld war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia