Digital image of the Bendigo scrubber, at the Garden Gully loop with a track worker pouring oil into the point blade. Note the water column in the background. Photo by John Ward 23 March 1970 Slide title "00770 230370 SEC Sprinkler maintenance tram ex 22 in Eaglehawk Rd suburban Bendigo Vic"trams, tramways, bendigo, scrubber tram, garden gully loop, tram scrubber

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.Supplement to the Argus. Described as "Australia's first completely aid-conditioned, all-steel, streamlined train for the Melbourne-Albury section of the Sydney Limited service., Victoria. Constructed at the Railway Shops, Newport, Victoria, it is a splendid tribute to the excellence of the work of Australian craftsmen". "Spirit of Progress" entered service on Tuesday 23 November 1937.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, spirit of progress

21 envelopes marked Department of Agriculture (Vic), 1 empty. Photographs and most negatives. All labelled, mainly flowers and plants. (1) Neg. only, 'Lupinus'.' (2) 'Iris fulva B/G 23/10/61.' (3) 'Iris pseudacorus.' (4) 'Muscari plumosum B/G 23/10/61.' (5) 2 copies 'Erythrinum.' (6) 'Iris sibirica B.G. 23/10/61.' (7) 3 Neg. and 4 photographs 'Green, Variegated Agave.' 'Ref to Mr. Littlejohn.' (8) 'Pebble Mulch,' 'Rock Mulching Rock from Apollo Bay Mentone 23/10/61 ₤22.' (9) 'Gazania B.G. 23/10/61.' (10) Neg. only 'Grevillea hookeriana.' (11) Photograph only 'Hibiscus.' (12) 'Euphorbia Crown of Thorns BG 23/10/61.' 'Euphorbia splendens.' (13) 2 copies 'Greyia sutherlandii 23/10/61.' (14) 3 copies 'Aeonium Grouped with other succulents including Bryophyllum, Dickia, Echevera' 'Jan Jul '62 Photo E.G. Littlejohn.' (15) 'Agave Agave-variegated in tub.' (16) 'Lathyrus odoratus' '(Sweet Pea) on support B.G. 23/10/61.' (17) 'Pelargonium' B/G 23.10.61.' (18) 'Pelargonium.' (19) 'Callistemon coccineus.' 'Return to Mr. Littlejohn Burnley Gardens.' (20) 3 copies 'Aloe.' 'Return to Mr. Littlejohn Aloe.'flowers, plants, lupins, iris, agave, pebble mulch, rock mulch, grevillea, hibiscu, euphorbia, succulents, bryophyllum, dickia, echevera, e.g. littlejohn, pelargonium, burnley gardens, aloe

Negative No. 260 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of Geelong No. 39 taken from the back at the Belmont route terminus by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. Person by tram is John Alfred (Information from Dave Macartney). Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.trams, tramways, geelong, a eta, belmont, tram 39

Negative No. N302 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of Bourke St Bus No. 499 stopped at Exhibition St. stop, looking east along Bourke on 16/6/1955. Photo by Geoff Grant. Has the Melbourne Hotel and the J & J Building (Mickey Powell Dancing) in the background Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 20/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st., buses, exhibition st., tram bus 499

Negative No. N318 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of W6 988 in Nicholson St. Melbourne with W7 1003 (assumed) turning from Spring into Bourke St. Also has a bus in the background as well. Date of photograph 19/6/1955. Windsor Hotel and Princess Theatre in background. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, nicholson st, bourke st., spring st., tram w7 1003 tram w6 988

Thirty Six page, book sewn within brown Rexene heavy card covers with paper sides. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Curriculum of Training for Electric Car Drivers / 1955". Outlines the various process for appointing and training tram drivers, testing, paper work, follow up, probationary period, training records, and general procedures. Also details instructions to Trainer Drivers. On the inside cover in ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 306" in ink. and in pencil on top corner of title page in pencil "? officer" trams, tramways, drivers, mmtb, instructions, training

Yields information about the trams used by the AETA for a Ballarat tour to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of electric trams.Black and white photograph of 38 and 21, AETA Golden Jubilee of Electric Tramways in Ballarat, City Loop prior to the tour, 20/8/1955, photo by Keith Kings. Has the Grenville St buildings in the background in the background. Advertisements on the buildings feature Mobilgas and Greys cigarettes. 4159.1 - - same photograph from the Wal jack Album - see i3 and i4 for front and rear details.On rear in ink. "AETA; Ballarat - Golden Jubilee of Electric Tramways; Passenger car 31 and Specials 38 and 21 Sturt St parking loop before tour; 28/8/55" and Keith Kings stamp with number P(c)(2) in ink. 4159.1 - AETA; Ballarat - Golden Jubilee of Electric Tramways; Specials 38 and 21 Sturt St parking loop before tour; 28/8/55" and Keith Kings stamp with number P(c)(2) in inktramways, trams, city loop, sturt st, aeta, tram 38, tram 21

Yields information about the appearance of one Geelong's bogie trams, No. 40 prior to closure of the system.Black and white photograph of the Geelong No. 40, photographed with the depot in the background. The tram has the destination of Depot. Three prints held. Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Photo used on page 39 of Destination City. Print is only part of whole negative, see 4702i3 On Negative in ink "EH 31" Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.Copy 1 - On rear in ink "Tram 40, Ex "C" class Melb No. / Geelong Vic" and in top right hand corner "EH31 / 21-8-55 / and 1/250 4.5" Copy 2 - On rear in ink "Tram 40 Geelong / W. John Webster Photo/ and in top right hand corner "EH31 21-8-55" and initials "JR" Copy 3 - on rear ink "9263#, W.John Webster Photo" and pencil cropping marks and printers instruction s "Increase to 31ems"tramways, trams, geelong, bogie trams, tram 40

Yields information about the appearance of one Geelong's single truck trams and its wool store environment.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 19 with the background of the wool store area. Tram has the destination of Chilwell. Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Photo used on page 43 of Destination Eaglehawk. Actual print is part of the whole negative. See image 4210i3 On Negative in ink "EH 33" Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated. ink on rear "Tram 19 Geelong Vic. W. John Webster Photo". On top edge "9263#" and EH33 21-8-55 and initials JR. In pencil is the instruction, increase to 31ems and pencil cropping marks on the rear.tramways, trams, geelong, tram 19

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W7 1011 (East Preston, route 88) in Bourke St crossing Russell St, 25-6-1955 In the background is A C Pearl Handbag and Travel goods specialist, Richardson Wine and Spirit store which appears to be closed, Normans, E Watkins? and Bank of NSW. Note the soft top Morris and the men on the street corner squatting.trams, tramways, bourke st, route 88, russell st, w7 class, east preston, tram 1011

Used by Doug Mc Conville a local skier at Falls Creek, at the 1976 Winter OlympicsUsed by Doug Mc Conville a local skier at Falls Creek, at the 1976 Winter Olympics.Pair of dark blue Dynastar (French) Downhill skis with leather blue red white logo. Gold coloured metal bindings Salomon brand with "Equippe - Competition - Reglage - S 555 - 1234" inscriptions. Used by Doug McConville 1974 Winter Olympics185 - GEL 37 09 11810 Dynastar Polysoft. Label on ski (red white blue) on dark blue skis. Bindings - Salomon Competition Reglage Equippe S 555 - 12345 - Dynastar on base Dynastar some gal on one side. 1859 GL 37 09 11810 on the other side.downhill skis, doug mc conville. 1976 winter olympics. snow. falls creek.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three pages of typed notes titled 'Talk over 3BO. Saturday 21 May 1955'. The speech is part of his campaign in the Victorian State Election of 1955. He was a candidate for the Country Party. Topics include : country railway freight charges, and the industrialization of the state.bendigo, hospital, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo. victorian state election 1955. country party.

Princess Theatre, Eighty first Birthday Souvenir Programme 1874 1955. Eight page booklet. Subjects include, History of theatre, Don Vincent Manager. Advertisements, Radio Taxis, Kings Dry Cleaners, John V Schenk Florist, Morley Johnsons, Ron Meurer, Melody Bar. Cinema photograph, Seven Brides Seven Brothers. Photograph Princess Theatre Staff 1955.theatre

A yellow soft covered magazine with 'Embers' in blue print and 'Souvenir Edition 1955' in red print. It contains bound editions of 1955 'Embers' magazines - No. 2 April, No. 3 May - June, No. 5 Aug., No. 6 October and No. 7 December. These publications contain campus news and photographs relevant to the students of the day. Also included is a copy of 'Embers' May 1958 No. 2 Vol. 6.bendigo, education, embers, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, students, staff, bendigo teachers' college, history, magazine, photos, photographs

BHS CollectionThe Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 14/12/1955/. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Stanton'' for a total of 8 pounds 10 shillings 3 penny. A receipt n. 13660 dated 19/12/1955 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

Provides information about the construction of the Bourke Street lines, silent trams, overhead installation and replacement buses. Shows the emphasis on the use of silent trams.Yields information about the construction of new silent trams and the Bourke Street lines.Set of three newspaper clippings regarding Bourke St construction and new silent trams. 1 - "1000th tram so quiet it wasn't seen" - dated 31 May 1955 - The Argus 2 - "Silent tram for Bourke Street" - dated 20 June 1955 - Photo by Geoff Grant 3 - "Trams to Replace East Brunswick Buses Soon" - dated 29 Mar 1956 - The AgeDated with a hand date stamp.tramways, trams, bourke street, new tramways, bus replacement, silent trams, tram 1000

Nine photographs from the Country Roads Boards with Negative Numbers and description. Donated by L. J. HaywardNine photographs of the 2 car Punt and the 2 bridges between San Remo and Phillip Island. 310-01. Photograph of the two car punt operating in 1929 between San Remo and Newhaven. 310-02. Photograph of the Suspension Bridge between San Remo and Newhaven. 310-03. Photograph of the two bridges - old and new. 310-04. Photograph of the construction of the new bridge. 310-05 to 09. Photographs of the construction of the new bridge.310-01. CRB Neg No 68-1091 310-02. CRB Vic. Aust. Neg No. 61-864C 310.03. CRB Neg No. 69-1406 310-04. CRB Neg No. 67-3741 Phillip Island Bridge Sheet Pile Coffer Dam. 310-05. CRB Neg No. 68-461A. Phillip Island Bridge Portal Frame Piers on San Remo side. 310-06. CRB Neg No. 66-1012B Phillip island Bridge. The temporary steel bridge in October 1966. 310-07. CRB Neg No. 67-4019C Phillip Island Bridge. Anchor span beam 204 ft long. 310-08. CRB Neg No. 67-1826E. Phillip Island Bridge. Stressing an anchor span beam. 310-09. CRB Neg No. 67-1930F. Phillip Island Bridge. Placing the first beam on No. 3. span.suspension bridge, phillip island bridge, newhaven-san remo punt, l j hayward

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was 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 lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. 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 Ralph 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. RALPH ERIC PATTISON 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 Pattison accepted a 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 area 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 during 1942 to 1942 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. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison 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. 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, and to 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. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Australian Annual Digest 1954 A digest of the reported decisions of the Australian courts and of Australian Appeals to the Privy Council Editor Jean Malor Publisher:The Law Book Comp of Australasia Date: 1955 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 346.94 AUS Front pastedown end page has sticker from Warrnambool Public Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the australian annual digest 1954, jean malor

R.T. Vale had a stationary and bookshop in Ballarat. He had studied at the Ballarat School of Mines, and served on its Council. In 1886 he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the member for Ballarat West, serving until 1889 and again from 1892 to 1902. From 1894 to 1896 he was a minister without portfolio.Two handwritten letters from Richard T. Vale. .1) Letter on Government of Victoria Education Office letterhead dated 09 May 1898. .2) Letter of Legislative Assembly Victoria letterhead dated 28 October 1898..1) Dear Martell, I want you to send to dept details as to Room required size of classes how often they meet [illegible] of present accommodation and [illegible] how they clash ad how the proposed rooms are to be erected send at once. Yours truly R.T. Vale .2) 28.10.1898 D.M. I called at [illegible] today plans not quite colored yet I have to be traced from sheets full of detail drawings [illegible] to service and would made had it been safe when they tried [illegible]. I [illegible] would have to wait another fortnight. Yours R.T. Vale.richard t. vale, r.t. vale, legislative assembly victoria, goverment of victoria

Newspaper Clipping 09 April 1987 Bendigo Advertiser Historian Mr Cliff Binks descendant of some of the original Bendigo Pioneers calls for a monument to honour and remember those who were buried in The Old Sandhurst Burial Grounds.bendigo, history, old bendigo cemetery

envelope addressed to Mrs. L. M. Prout - 24 quick Street, Bendigo from the National Trustees, Executors and Agency. The envelope has a date stamp 07/09/1961 and a 5 pence plus a 3 pence stamps.document

This object relates to Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN. He was born on 09/09/1918 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie (Bull) Clarence served in the Army (VX12513) enlisting on, 19/04/1940 in Richmond, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1944. Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Violet ALLEN (Sister)second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN. He was born on 09/09/1918 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie (Bull) Clarence served in the Army (VX12513) enlisting on, 19/04/1940 in Richmond, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1944. Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Violet ALLEN (Sister)"Mt Tambu New Guinea Cpl Leslie (Bull) Allen 2/5 BTN AIF Stretcher Bearer"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN. He was born on 09/09/1918 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie (Bull) Clarence served in the Army (VX12513) enlisting on, 19/04/1940 in Richmond, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1944. Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Violet ALLEN (Sister)"Warrenheip War Hero Honored"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Ian Darnton Watson was a member of a prominent family of civic leaders in Wodonga. He was born on 6th July 1925 in Albury, the first son of Kenneth Darnton Watson and Phyllis Lenore Emily Austin. He completed his primary education at Albury Grammar School, and later became a boarder at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School. He enlisted for military service at Albury on 25th January 1944 and commenced full time service on 8th February 1944 at Royal Park in Melbourne, Victoria and was allocated to the 2nd Medium Artillery Regiment. He embarked on overseas service in Borneo on 30th July 1945 and disembarked in Australia on 15th April 1947 after serving with the Australian occupation forces in Japan. Mr Watson was discharged on 22nd April 1947 at which time he was a member of the Australian 2nd Medical Regiment. On discharge he returned home to help his father farm his property, de Kerilleau in Wodonga which was classified by the National Trust in 1974. Ian described his father, Kenneth as a hardworking, practical man, who for two years from 1929 - 1931, had been the Wodonga Shire President. Cr K. D. Watson was again elected to the Council in 1943 and served until he died in October 1951. In March 1957, he married Miss Lesley Buttfield, of Sydney, NSW. They had three children, Fiona, John and Rowena. John was later to become a member of Wodonga Council and served as Mayor. Ian was President of the RSSAILA (Returned Sailor's, Soldier's and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia) branch at Wodonga from 1953 to 1955 and remained as a member after that time. The League was renamed to the Returned Services League in 1965. Mr Ian Watson died on 14 December 1981, aged 56.This certificate is significant because it recognises the service of Ian Darnton Watson in support of Returned Servicemen in Wodonga.A framed certificate mounted on card. The frame is plastic with a wood grain finish.On Certificate:- R.S.S.A.I.L.A. VICTORIAN BRANCH Presented to Ian D. Watson, As a token of esteem and in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered as President of the Wodonga Sub Branch Years 1953 to 1955.wodonga rssaila, ian darnton watson, watson family wodonga, rsl wodonga