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Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH RAN, FRAMED, c.1941 - 1946
Black plastic frame, glass front, maroon cardboard mount. Black & white rectangular photo of Corvette , HMAS Bendigo, Vessel J187.Centre below photo: “HMAS BENDIGO”photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - navy, hmas bendigo -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument, Lecture Notes, 1945 and 1946
.1) A set of handwritten and printed notes. .2) Serveral sets of handwritten notes on blue-lined foolscap loose-leaf sheets about thermodynamics. .3) A set of fordigraphed foolscap sheets tites 'Volume s and Valve Gear .e.j. barker, jack barker, lecture notes, univesity of melbourne, engineering -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Analitytical Processes, 1946
Blue fabric covered book of 470 pagesnon-fictionanalitytical processes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Study Notes, 1946
Manilla folders of study notes taken by E.J. Barker. .e.j. barker, jack barker, lecture notes, univesity of melbourne, engineering, study notes, civil engineering, machine tools, hydraulics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Certificates Relating to Geoffrey Biddington, 1866-1946
.1) Extract of birth .2) Certificate of Marriage ,3) Extract of Entrygeoffrey biddington, birth certificate, marriage certificate, james william biddington, merna stone, family history, genealogy -
Federation University Historical CollectionPoster - Advertising, Ballarat School of Mines Advertisements, 1946
Correspondence between Ballarat School of Mines and Footscray Technical SchoolAdvertisements featuring photographs relating to courses at the Ballarat School of Mines. They appear to be artwork for advertisements shown at teh picture theatre as they each have a 'Val Morgan Ad.' on the lower left side. ballarat school of mines, mechanical engineers, architects, draughtsmen, vol morgan -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKS, 1939 -1946
The Prayer books belonged to Frederick Ernest ADDLEM V122087, VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P..1) Prayer book "On National Service". Beige cardboard covers, flags, 3 uniformed servicemen with map of Australia behind. Inside a space is available for name, rank and serial number. .2) Prayer book "Victory for you !" 12 pages, beige paper covers, red and blue printing. .3) Prayer book "The Pocket Padre". 28 pages, light green cardboard covers, black printing. .4) Prayer book "A Soldiers Testimony". 20 pages, light yellow covers, soldier on map of Australia with a flag.1.) Fred Addlem Pte V122087 57/60 Btn H.2 Coy Neereman Love from Gordon 10th Dec 42 .2) Love from Lorna 10th Dec 42 books - religon, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, NURSES WW2, 1939 - 1946
The uniform belonged to CAPT GLADYS MOLE VFX17199 AAMC 2nd AIF. Refer 1901.4 for Service History. Items were all numbered 215.01 from a previous institution. See also Reg No 1899 & 1900.2P.WRANC .1) Jacket. Grey, fine wool tailored jacket & skirt. Jacket has full belt fastened with press studs. Front fastened with military buttons, also pocket flaps & 2 buttons on each sleeve. Shoulder epaulettes of dark brown felt with a button 'Australia' badge & 3 captain's pips. Colour patch on each sleeve - brown square on light grey square with central angled blue bar. Service ribbons on right breast. Upper back section & fronts lined with rayon. Hanging tab centre back neck. .2) Shirt. Long sleeved cream cotton shirt with tail, epaulette tabs on shoulders fastened with a button. Front button fastening semi stiff collar. .3) Skirt. Fastens at side with hooks & eyes & 1 button on waist band. .4) Tie. Made of dark brown crepe with silver Rising Sun badge pinned to it. .5) Hat. Grey/green felt velour with band of brown edged both sides with narrow stripes of pale grey & red. Unlined with petersham sweat band & black hat elastic double chin strap. Signs of wear at inner front. .6) & .7) Gloves. Pair, dark brown leather with stitching detail in 3 decorative lines on backs. Previous number 215.01 has been inked inside. .8) & .9) Shoes. Pair, brown leather lace up with stitched soles by Duncan. .2) Self coloured label: V109 MADE IN AUSTRALIA 1942 Inside back neck in ink: G? HOLLOW .5) On label in black: V558 Made in 1943 Australia Size 6-3/4"uniforms, costumes - female uniform, essential services - hospital, nurses -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - SET OF BOOKS, Sir John Hammerton, The Second Great War - 9 Volumes, 1946
All volumes are of buckram hard cover, colour maroon. In the centre are the letters BWC embossed into the cover. Gold writing on the spine. .1) Volume 1. Pages 1-400 illustrated with photos and maps up to 1939 A.D. .2 ) Volume 2. Pages 401-816 illustrated photos and maps, years 1939-1940. .3) Volume 3. Pages 817-1240 illustrated photos and maps, years 1939-1940. .4) Volume 4. Pages 1241-1636 illustrated photos and maps, years 1940-1941. .5) Volume 5 Pages 1637-2096 illustrated photos and maps, years 1941-1942 .6) Volume 6 Pages 2091-2588 illustrated photos and maps, years 1942. .7) Volume 7 Pages 2589-3084 illustrated photos and maps, years 1943-1944. .8) Volume 8 Pages 3085-3576 illustrated photos and maps, years 1944-1945. .9) Volume 9 Pages 3577-4076 illustrated photos and maps, years 1945.books, military history -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - BUTTERFLY, MOUNTED, Mid 1946
Made by Ray Featherstone.Large bright blue and black butterfly mounted on piece of timber with paper lining underneath. Timber covered with piece of perspex. Angled perspex supporting end pieces attached to mounting board. Butterfly 13 cm x 8 cm.souvenirs, islands -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - I.D. CARD, Government Printer, 1945 - 1946
the card was in the collection of Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 2039 for service history also 2034P. Buff card with 2 vertical lines each side. Handwritten in the name of Benjamin W. Raymond CHADD. Civilian Registration of British Subjects.“CARD NUMBER V/M2/A45294 ISSUED AT ROYAL PARK”military history - identification, civilian -
Bendigo Military Museumdocument - DOCUMENTS, CIVILIAN, 20/07/1946
Items saved by Maurice Anthony BYRNE RAAF. Refer Cat No 215.9 for service details.Documents pertaining to welcome home ceremonies for returning troops; concert, sports, presentationscivic welcome events, bendigo, documents - events/address -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPostcard (Item) - Black and white postcard, Murray Views, Murray Views No. 6. "Log Cabin", Marysville, Vic, 1946
A black and white postcard of The Log Cabin in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white postcard of The Log Cabin in Marysville in Victoria. The Log Cabin was built by Thomas Henry Branchflower who had arrived from England late in 1921. It was built for Gwendoline Pitman after the death of her father Clarence Pitman and the disappearance of her sister Olive in July 1926. Gwendoline operated an artist and souvenir shop in the newly built Log Cabin in partnership with Peter Mackey who was a Melbourne optician and artist. This postcard was produced by Murray Views in Gympie, Queensland as a souvenir of Marysville. POST CARD STAMP REAL PHOTOGRAPH PRODUCED IN/ AUSTRALIA BY MURRAY VIEWS, GYMPIE, Q.the log cabin, thomas henry branchflower, gerald branchflower, marysville, mary chain, gwendoline pitman, clarence pitman, kooringa guesthouse, olive pitman, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, murray views no. 6., postcard, souvenir -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Matchbox Cover, 1946; Post WW2
Rectangular stainless steel matchbox cover, with matches. It is engraved on its three sides. It was presented to W.H. Dolamore, VX7638 who was a P.O.W. in Changi, Malaya. He was with 8th Division, 2/10th Royal Australian Engineers, Australian Infantry Forces.On the front is an etching of a scroll with the inscription 8th Div, 2/10F, W.H.DOLAMORE VX 27638, RAE, AIF. onthe back is the Rotary International symbol and on the side are the words P.O.W. CHANGI MALAYA.8th, aif, changi, w h, cover, matchbox, dolamore, p o w, division, 2 10th, rae -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.Roll Of Honour WW11, Presbyterian Church, Karyrie, Circa 1946
Karyrie is a rural location in Buloke Shire, Victoria.One of a few Historical remaining items from the hamlet of Karyrie, Victoria. Fifteen men listed- returnees WW11. Silver inscriptions on metal attached to varnished wood.A THANKSGIVING TO GOD /FROM THIS CONGREGATION /FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF OUR MEN WHO FOUGHT / IN WORLD WAR11 1939-45 . J. Lee; I.Kerr ; A.McDougall ; R. Gaylor; A.Gaylor; J. Tierney; W.A. Allan ; A.L. Allan; A.N. Allan; R.W.Allan; R.W.Allan; J.A. Allan ; R.E. Allan; D.McQuinn ; Rev. A.Boag ww11; enlisted; presbyterian church; roll of honour; karyrie ; returnees. -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.ROLL OF HONOUR, MASONS WYCHEPROOF LODGE NO.181 SUPREME SACRIFICE WW11, Circa 1946
When the local Wycheproof Masonic Lodge closed the Honour Roll was hung in the Wycheproof Court House. A unique plaque believed to be the only one for Wycheproof with these two servicemen's names being members of the Wycheproof Masonic Lodge.Large polished wooden Honour Roll WW11 with columns and arch surround named in gold leaf. Heading - A.F & A.MASONS OF VICTORIA. WYCHEPROOF LODGE NO. 181. Members who paid the Supreme Sacrifice WW11. Brothers: O.T. HETHERINGTON J.L. WARNEFOR GOD KING & COUNTRYmasons. honour roll ww11. supreme sacrifice. -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook (Item) - Logbook, Captain George Garrett Kitching (1926 - 2005), Trienza, Rough Abstract Log, G.G. Kitching 2/0, 1946
The British Phosphate Commissioners (BPC) was a board of Australian, British, and New Zealand representatives who managed extraction of phosphate from Christmas Island, Nauru, and Banaba (Ocean Island) from 1920 until 1981. Captain S.G. Ellams Walter Harbord (Wal or Wally) (b.1923 in Brisbane-d.), master mariner in the Merchant Navy on British Phosphate Commission ships. George Garrett Kitching (1926 - 2005) was second mate on the following ships onboard which he records the events: MV Gorgon : 5-12-46 to16-1-48 SS Titan: 25-1-49 to 16-6-49 MV Orestes: 5-8-49 to 22-9-50 MV Astyanax: 28-4-51 to 7-5-51 (Coasting) MV Trienza: 8-4-53 to 9-10-53Walter was interviewed by the Australian at War Film Archive in 2003. He served on these ships: SS Corinda SS Macumba SS Mildura SS Nellor SS Ormiston SS Reynellaanne rennie collection, wal harbord, merchant navy, seamen, seafarers, ww2, battle of the atlantic, walter harbord, navigation, m.v. trienza, s.s. titan, captain s.g. ellams, bpc, ship log, captain g.g. kitching, m.v. orestes, m.v gorgon, m.v. astyanax, denis ryan, dinny ryan, dennis william ryan -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Envelope, 1946
Envelope from the USA - see Physical Description for more details.An envelope with coloured drawing on the front of a lady and man sitting on a couch - "definitely cosmorama" written under drawing. 2 x 3c and 1 x 2c US Stamps on the envelope. Addressed to: Miss Roma Matthews, "Bay View", Cowes, Phillip Island, Pictoria, Australia (the "P" was on the envelope) On the back from: August L. Long, 45 Main Street, WAnamie P.A. USA. A stamp on the back saying: "Another enemy to conquer - Forest Fires - nine out of ten can be prevented" Federal and State Forest Services. A drawing of a squirrel on the side of the stamp.As aboveenvelope from usa, k findlay -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Postcard Folder, The Isle of Enchantment, 1946
Fold out series of 8 photographs relating to Phillip Island. Donated by Dr Cook.Black & White Folder of photographs: 1: Summerland Surf Beach 2: Koala 3: Breakers At The Nobbies 4: The Jetty at Cowes 5: Seals on Seal Rocks 6: Newhaven - San Remo Bridge 7: Penguins at Summerland Cowes 8: The Nobbies and Seal RocksFront Cover: "Camera Highlights illustrating Cowes Phillip Island, Vic. The Isle of Enchantment" Photos by A. J. Murray - Copyright. Each photo inscription as above in Physical Description. Back Cover: "Postage Rates within the British Empire - Without correspondence, in an unsealed envelope, will be 1.1/2d. If correspondence is added, postage will be 2.1/2d. whether envelope is ealsed or unsealed. Foreign rate, 3.1/2d. To..................................... From..............................."phillip island, penguins, seals, the nobbies, seal rocks, the jetty shed cowes, summerland surf beach, newhaven to san remo bridge, dr cook -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, Know Japan / issued under the direction of the commander-in-chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, 1946
Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.japan, description, travel, social life and customs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Wine and Food Society, concise encyclopaedia of gastronomy, 1946
Inscribed 'For Rudy & Myria, dreaming of a "wet" Christmas, with affection & good wishes, Bob ......., 1947'. Labelled 'Himmer Bequest'. Stamped 'Cowes Public Library'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, KIPLING, Rudyard, day's work, 1946
Labelled: 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Himmer Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, World Film Publications, matter of life and death : the book of the film / adapted by Eric Warman from the film written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, 1946
Labelled 'Ex libris Rudolf Himmer', 'Himmer Bequest', 'McGill's Agency, Booksellers Stationers, Subscription Agent, 183-185 Elizabeth St., Melbourne, (The GPO is opposite), Cent. 8113'. Stamped 'Cowes Public Library'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.book, Portrait of Elmbury, 1946
hardback, 21 x 15 x 2 mm, dull red cloth binding.Himmer Bequest ; formerly Cowes Municipal Public Library -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook - Manual, J. McKerrell, Brown's Practical Pocket-Book for Merchant Seamen, 1946
Pocket book with red cover; 292 pagesnon-fictionanne rennie collection, wal harbord, merchant navy, seamen, seafarers, ww2, battle of the atlantic, walter harbord, navigation -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaArtwork, other - Stained glass window, Brooks Robinson & Co, In memory of Thelma Forster, 1946
Thelma Jessie Forster (1892-1945) was a member of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. Daughter of Henry William Forster and Jessie Graham Wheeler. On electoral Rolls she is registered as typist so it is likely she was typing the documents, newsletter or administrative documents for the Mission or the Guild.Arched windows st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, st peter, sailors, seamen, stained glass windows, win, memorial chapel, ww2, jesus, hlg, thelma forster, n. martin, b. martin, typist -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 25th of April, 1946
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. This letter mentions a trip to Sweden, which Allan enjoyed a great deal and a girl named "Britt" he met there. There is a photograph of Britt in the collection.Letter addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia, in three parts. Part 0154 Envelope Part 0154.1-2 Letter Pages. Both the envelope and the letter are tissue-like air mail paper. The letter begins "My Dear Mum, I received your most welcome letter...." and concludes with "Your ever loving son, Allan...". On the top right hand corner of the first page is "'Grant Hotel', GOteborg, Sweden"and is dated 25-4-46. Printed on both pages in the top left hand corner is an SkyMail logo.On the envelope: VIA AIR MAIL, handwritten in black ink in the top left hand corner, CORREO AEREO, printed on the envelope, MRS. S QUINN, / "SAN LORENZO", / 63 OCEAN oCEACH, / MANLY, N.S.W / AUSTRALIA, handwritten in black ink. there are teo Argentinian stamps, valued at thirty-five cents and one peso, and a indecipherable postmark. allan-quinn, letter, handwriting, photograph, sweden, britt -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 5th July, 1946
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 his 18th birthday, a trip to Stockholm and the ship he was on.Letter addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia, in three parts. Part 0155 Envelope Part 0155.1-2 Letter Pages. The letter pages are tissue-like air mail paper. The letter begins "My Dear Mum, Well I am now eighteen..." and concludes with "P.S Fancy Norm (indecipherable) shall write him." In the top right hand corner is "M/I Ariston, At Sea" and id dated 5/7/46. In the top left hand corner of both pages is the SkyMail logo.Front of envelope: MRS. S. QUINN / "SAN LORENZO"/ 63 OCEAN BEACH / MANLY N.S.W / AUSTRALIA handwritten in black ink. in the top right hand corner are three Swedish stamps, with two stamped postmarks: GOTEBORG 1 / 30. 4 / 46 / *.allan-quinn, letter, handwriting, stockholm, birthday -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Crossing the line on the Ariston, 10 September 1946
"Crossing the line" ceremonies were routinely conducted when a crew member made their first crossing of the equator. This photograph depicts aspects of that ceremony and, as Allan Charles Quinn is the photographer, it is obviously not his first crossing. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This photograph is from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photographs depicting aspects of the life of a young man who went to sea in the period immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph depicting aspect of the "crossing the line" ceremony performed at sea on the Ariston. This ceremony was performed to mark a person's first crossing of the equator.Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator 10.9.46allan-charles-quinn, crossing-the-line, sweden, central-america, north-west-indies, south-america, equator, ariston, letters-from-abroad -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Collection of Evans Family photographs, 1946-1949
A collection of photographs of the Evans family living at 11 Anama Street Greensborough. includes Marjorie Evans, Shirley Evans, June Evans, Betty Evans.Digital copy of black and white photographs, printed on A4 paper.Photographs named on back.evans family
