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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Leather sword frog – Officers
A History of the New Guinea air warning wireless company February 1942-April 1945 by Alex E. Perrin -
Federation University Historical Collection
Calendar - 1939, Tulloch & King, The Ballarat "Courier" Calendar, 1939, 1939
Calendar showing an image of Sturt Street Ballarat and giving tram timetable, postal information and air mail informationcalendar, 1939 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - AIR COMPRESSOR
Photocopy of photograph : machinery in corrugated iron shed. Printed on bottom of photo : View of 20 drill air compressor. .topic, mining, machinery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, F100 Supersabre
F100 Supersabre Jet Fighter. Silver colour, on a white stand.On the side of the plane reads U.S. Air Forcemodel, aircraft, supersabre f100 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Air raid siren in situ, Police Station, Bay Street, 1994
One of two photos of air raid siren in situ on rear of roof of abandoned Police Station, Bay Streetwar - world war ii, built environment - civic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Air raid siren in situ, Police Station, Bay Street, 1994
One of two photos of air raid siren in situ on rear of roof of abandoned Police Station, Bay Streetwar - world war ii, built environment - civic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Air raid shelter, Engineering Department, City of Port Melbourne, Shelter Type 'A', 7 Jan 1942
Plan for air raid shelter comprising 5'3" reinforced concrete pipe with seating - probably for schoolyard. January 1942.war - world war ii, built environment, city engineers, fred cook -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Catholics in Nunawading, 1974?
Notes on the history of St John's Catholic Church Mitcham (formerly Air Hill).Notes on the history of St John's Catholic Church Mitcham (formerly Air Hill). Includes list of subscribers 1872Notes on the history of St John's Catholic Church Mitcham (formerly Air Hill). st johns catholic church mitcham, history -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book of Pilot's Notes, Pilot,s Notes General. 2nd Edition, April 1943
Book of Pilot's Notes General. Promulgated by order of the Air Council. Contains notes on Aircraft , engines, and dealing with emergencies. -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Single cylinder air cooled 2 stroke outboard motor, small and lightweight, probably multi use powerheadSeaborn Systems Inc -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Single cylinder air cooled 2 stroke Yamaha P125A outboard motor 12.5 HP 1960-70P125A Serial No S24785 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor
Popular small outboard motorEarly locally manufactured outboard motor by Aquatic Engineering Pty. Ltd of BrisbaneSingle Cylinder air cooled motor, Victa power head, no ID of leg and gearbox markers. 1950-60 outboard motors, victa power head -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Machine - Outboard Motor, 1970
Single cylinder air cooled 2 stroke Hanimex 7.5 HP outboard motor F N Gearsoutboard motor, hanimex 7.5 hp -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Uniform (Item) - RAAF Sergeant Chevron
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Badge
Cloth badge embroidered white parachute with wings on blue background. Insignia of Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional object (Item) - Wooden Gas Rattle Alarm MK III 1943
It has been impressed with a checker's stamp which employs the broad arrow 114, and is stamped MO 1943 MK III ,also has markings on rear 15-ND-D. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW2, FRAMED, Osboldstone & Co, Post WW2
Gold wooden frame with glass front & cardboard backing. Coloured certificate with white border. King George photo with crown, Union Jack & Australian flags at top. South Africa, India & Australian State emblems around border & red seal bottom LHS. The Call to Arms 1940. Paying Tribute to Pte Frederick George Crosbie for Service in The World War 1939” Signed by: “Mayor & Town Clerk of Borough of Inglewood” On backing in black texta: “MRS J CROSBIE”certificate, shire, inglewood -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Songs from Books
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much-loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Songs from Books Author: Rudyard Kipling Publisher: Macmillian & Co Date: 1914 Edition: First edition October 1913 Reprinted October (twice), November 1913, 1914 (twice) This Edition is intended for circulation only in India and the British Dominions over the Seas The label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821 KIP Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Serviceflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, songs from books, rudyard kipling -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Flag - British Empire Exhibition Flag - Wembley 1924-25, British Empire Exhibition Flag - Wembley 1924 -1925, 1924 or 1925
The British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park ran for two years from 1924 to 1925. It was designed to strengthen the bonds of Empire, stimulate trade and demonstrate British achievements in industry and commerce. The exhibition made Wembley a household name and the 1923 FA cup was held at the newly completed Wembley Stadium. 56 of the 58 'territories' that comprised the Commonwealth attended the exhibition which attracted 27 million visitors and was the largest ever staged.British white ensign with the Union Flag in the top 1st quarter; South African coat of arms in the 2nd quarter; Royal Coat of Arms in bottom 3rd quarter and Australian Coat of Arms (very early) in bottom 4th quarter. In the centre of the flag is the 'Star Of India'.australia, flag, british ensign, south africa, royal coat of arms, australian coat of arms, british empire exhibition, star of india -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Postcard, To Patricia and John Davies, 15-Mar
Postcard depicting the Bahai Temple in India and referred to as 'India's opera house', from Patricia’s friend Mary Newman (Bob Newman’s wife) to Patricia and John Davies. They met while at MIT and remained close friends.Bahai Temple, with Indian stamps. Difficult to read. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 19th of March, 1947
The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. In this letter, Allan talks about attending a carnival while in South America.Letter addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia, in three parts. Part 0156 Envelope Part 0155.1-2 Letter Pages. The envelope and letter pages are tissue-like air mail paper. The letter begins "My Dear Mum, This trip I enjoyed myself..." and concludes with "Your ever loving son, Allan..."In the top right hand corner of the first page is "M.I Ariston, At Sea" and is dated 19/3/47.Front of envelope: BY AIR M[AIL] handwritten in black ink in the top right hand corner, CORREO AEREO printed, MRS S QUINN / SAN LORENZO / 63 OCEAN BEACH / MANLY NSW / AUSTRALIA / AUSTRALIA handwritten in black ink. There are three international stamps, all valued at 10 cents.allan-quinn, letter, handwriting, south-america -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Simon Marston
Simon Marston, Eltham veterinarian, went to India as a volunteer for Vet Charity and funded by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, on the first large-scale dog desexing program; working from three large tents, the team also vaccinated dogs against rabies. Contents Newspaper article: "Vets give rabies the bite in India," Diamond Valley Leader, 20 April 2005, Simon Marston's experience as a volunteer in India.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcsimon marston, vet charity, brigitte bardot foundation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Station facelift, 15/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Station will be one of the first to be converted into a Travel safe Station under A.L.P. policy.Nunawading Station will be one of the first to be converted into a Travel safe Station under A.L.P. policy. Details were released by minister for Transport Spyker and Member for Mitcham, Harrowfield launched at Mitcham Station the $630,000 facility would be monitored by closed circuit T.V., have an open looking counter and air conditioned waiting room. Security car parking and improved passenger information systems. The number of police employed to secure safe travel on public transport will increase from 130 to nearly 300.Nunawading Station will be one of the first to be converted into a Travel safe Station under A.L.P. policy. trains, nunawading railway station, spyker, peter, harrowfield, john, safety, pescott, roger -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: WELCOME TO ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE 41 WING
Small information booklet titled: Welcome to Royal Australian Air Force 41 Wing, Chapters are The air defence ground environment - No.41 Wing, a brief history - No.2 control and reporting unit - No.3 control and reporting unit - No.114 mobile control and reporting unit - software development unit.military, airforce, raaf radar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Lookout
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of a crew member keeping lookout on a deck of HMAS Hobart during a fire mission into Vinh, a major choke point in North Vietnam, where convoys were formed for the move into South Vietnam. A forward air controller from USS Hancock was directing the fire from the air.photograph, hmas hobart, vinh, uss hancock, tonkin gulf, 7th fleet, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, crew members -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - PAYBOOK, RAAF, 1940
Item relates to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3710 for his service details.Royal Australian Air Force Members Pay Book. Blue buckram cover, black print. Pay Book No 149120.Printed on front in black: Official No: 431130 Surname: MANLY Christian Name: Arthur Thomas Stamped across front in blue: DISCHARGEDpaybook, raaf, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, C.1944 - 45
Dark brown, stain varnished timber frame. Copy of a black & white photo of a lineup of Mustang fighters on an air field.photograpy - photographs-frame accessories, military history-air force, raaf -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medalion
Air Training Corps Medalion, Circular in shape, This has a logo with the Queens crown and eagle in flight over the southern crossHas inscribed on the back of medalion "To Frankston RSL Branch in recognition of their support to the OZIACE 2000 Tour (March 2000) -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
Plaque United Stes Air Force with engraved WB-50 48100" on rear " Capt w.f, Smith 111 15Feb57"plaque, general -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: WRITING TABLET
An unused writing pad titled 'Sterling air mail writing tablet.' Brown in appearance with red writing on the front cover.lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, communication, postal, letter writing