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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Scout chief hand-picked by Baden-Powell, 9/05/1995 12:00:00 AM
Obituary in Herald-Sun, 9 May 1995.Obituary in Herald-Sun, 9 May 1995 on the life of Arthur Richard (Dick) Milne M.B.E., personal aide to Robert Baden-Powell, honorary Scout Commissioner and Director of the Victorian Scouts Heritage Centre, and also an order of Service of Thanksgiving for his life at Christ Church, Mitcham.Obituary in Herald-Sun, 9 May 1995. milne, arthur richard (dick), scout groups -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Getting on in the World
Hardcover book with brown paper cover. "Getting on in the World" or, hints on success in life by William Mathews. Second edition published in London by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington in 1876. the book has 389 pages plus a preface and an index Aileen and john Ellison Collection.Getting on in life - L.J. Ellison on front cover. A blue stamp with the name LJ Ellison on first page.etiquette, philosophy, life -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (Item) - Research Document, Rene de Koning, Wykeham Lindley Perry, 18-08-2022
An account of the life of the artist Wykeham Lindley Perry who grew up near Marysville in Victoria.An account of the life of the artist Wykeham Lindley Perry who grew up near Marysville in Victoria.wykeham lindley perry, marysville, victoria -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Letter 9'4'1979 & newspaper clippings re QMM, Borough of Q'cliffe Ltr to Point Lonsdale Civic Association, dated 9/4/1979, 1980 onwards
Provision of marine life saving services displayProtest letter about the provision marine life saving services and various newspaper reportsProtest letter re the provision of life saving services and several newspaper clippings about QMM & its displaysReverse - " N/A "historical references -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Frank Ramage
Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank "Rooster" Ramage. with Vic Novak and Bruce McIlroy in background left and right respectively. Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain Frank joined the joined the RSL in 1956 and became a Life Member in 1996.Black plastic frame with white border mount containing photograph of elderly male smoking a cigarette with two males in background.Roosters's Corner Life Member Frank (Rooster) Ramagefrank ramage, rsl life member, wangaratta sub branch -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photo of Douglas R. Schultz
Image of Douglas Rupert Schultz VX82436 born on 6/8/1922 at Rutherglen. He enlisted with the army in 1943 and served in the Islands with the 52nd Com. Ack Ack Regiment. Discharged in 1946. First joined Rutherglen Sub-Branch in 1946 then transferred to Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1956 and made Life Member in December 1987Timber framed photograph of Life Member - Douglas SCHULTZDOUGLAS R. SCHULTZdouglas schultz, wangaratta rsl -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Life Jacket, General Naval Supply G.N.S.), 1940
This life jacket was issued by the Australian Government's General Naval Store in N.S.W.. It was inspected in 1940. Life Jackets - Life jackets were part of the equipment carried by the Life Saving Rescue Crew of South Western Victoria, including Warrnambool, from around 1858 until the 1950s. The purpose of a life jacket is to keep the wearer afloat until he or she is rescued from the water. Life jackets were first invented in 1854 by Captain Ward of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Britain. The early life jackets were filled with cork, which is very buoyant. However, many times he cork caused the jacket to rise up quickly with a force that caused unconsciousness, sometimes turning the person face down in the water , causing them to drown. After the tragic loss of the ship RMS Titanic in 1912 and the lost lives of those onboard, a woman named Orpheus Newman designed the Salvus life jacket (Salvus means safe), which was filled with kapok instead of cork. Kapok comes from seed pods of the Ceiba Pentandra tree and is waterproof as well as buoyant. These Salvus jackets were used by the Royal Navy until new synthetic materials became available around the time of World War II.This life jacket is significant for its connection with local history, maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed from Warrnambool's very early days, supported by State and Local Government, and based on the methods and experience of Great Britain. Hundreds of shipwrecks along the coast are evidence of the rough weather and rugged coastline. Ordinary citizens, the Harbour employees, and the volunteer boat and rescue crew, saved lives in adverse circumstances. Some were recognised as heroes, others went unrecognised. In Lady Bay, Warrnambool, there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905. Many lives were saved but tragically, eight lives were lost.Life jacket, canvas covered, with two padded compartments filled with kapok. Designed to slip over the head. it has shoulder straps and straps for tying under the arms. An inscription and symbol is stamped on one shoulder strap. The life jacket was supplied by the General Naval Store, Defence Department, N.S.W., and inspected in in 1940.Inscription "G.N.S. [crown symbol] N.S.W / 12 JUN 1940 / INSPECTED".flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, lady bay, warrnambool harbour, g.n.s., general naval store, 1940s life jacket, captain ward, royal national lifeboat instution, cork, kapok, life jacket, orpheus newman, salvus jacket, life saving, rescue, rescue crew, l.s.r.c., life saving equipment, marine technology, lifeboat, shipwreck victim, vintage -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Photograph of Mr. W (Bill) Mouchmore, B&W photo of Mr. Biil Mouchmore, 1960
Queenscliffe life boat crew historyQueenscliffe life boat crew in 1960B&W photo of Mr. W [Bill] Mouchmore, taken in 1960Reverse " Bill Mouchmore at wheel of new (Queenscliffe) life boat 1960 Neville Bowler Age " -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, V.L. Fankhauser, 1/09/1944 12:00:00 AM
Certificate issued by Box Hill and District HospitalCertificate issued by Box Hill and District Hospital of V.L. Fankhauser's election as Life Governor, 1 September 1944.Certificate issued by Box Hill and District Hospitalfankhauser, v.l., box hill and district hospital -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Jean Marjorie Theodore
An order of Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Jeane Marjorie Theodore 29th April 1923 - 24th July 2002St Johns Anglican Church North Bendigo - A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of jean Marjorie Theodore 29th April 1923 - 24th July 2002 - Service conducted nu the Reverend Rodney Warne - organist - Reverend Hedley Jones - Tuesday 30th July 2002.girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, jean marjorie theodore, st johns anglican church north bendigo -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (item) - Research Document, Judith Vimpani, Hermit of the Cumberland Goldfield-George Ernest Locke, 2020
An account of the life of George Ernest Locke who was a gold miner on the Yarra Track near Marysville in Victoria.An account of the life of George Ernest Locke who was a gold miner on the Yarra Track near Marysville in Victoria. George was a well-educated young man and had some success prospecting in the Cumberland area before partnering with William Chester with whom he opened the Golden Bower gold mine in 1896. George and William then discovered a second reef which they named the Silver Bower mine. George lived in a log cabin in the Cumberland reserve and was known to be a loner. He was clever with his money and chose not to have a bank account in Marysville, where everyone would learn about his financial status. He banked at the ES&A in Fitzroy and at the time of his death in 1941 he had accumulated the princely sum of three hundred and sixty pounds. George Locke was known as "the Hermit of Cumberland Valley" and lived in his humpy until his last few days during which he moved into a Forest Commission's patrol hut because his old humpy had started to fall to pieces. When George passed away at the age of 81 years he had not visited Marysville for over 14 years. george ernest locke, gold miner, gold mining, yarra track, william chester, golden bower mine, cumberland goldfield, silver bower mine, chesterville, marysville, victoria, jackie lewis, baron somers, big tree, picea sitchensis exotic, box hill cemetery, john edward locke, annie caroline locke, hermit of the cumberland valley -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Round Woode Life Saving Ring 2 off, 1. Wooden Life Saving Ring with Temprature Gauge H.M.A.S. Napier 1940 -1941 2. Wooden Life Saving Ring with Temprature Gauge H.M.A.S. Doomba 1940 -1941
Souvenirs of service in RAN Naval Vessels.Souvenirs of service in RAN Naval Vessels.HMAS Napier and HMAS Doomba1. Wooden Life Saving Ring with Temperature Gauge H.M.A.S. Napier 1940 -194. Signed by ship mates on reverse. 2. Wooden Life Saving Ring with Temperature Gauge H.M.A.S. Doomba 1940 -1941 Round Wooden life Saving Rings 1. H.M.A.S. Napier 1940 - 1941 white with Blue color ribbon painted Top, Bottom, Left and right Temperature Gauge in Fahrenheit 20 to 120 Degrees. 2. H.M.A.S.Doomba white with Blue color ribbon painted Top, Bottom, Left and right, Temperature Gauge in Fahrenheit 20 to 120 Degrees.hmas napier souvenir, hmas dooma souvenir -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Charles Joseph La Trobe, n.d
Document prepared by L.J. Blake and R. Gill.Document prepared by L.J. Blake and R. Gill Chronology on the life of Charles Joseph La Trobe. From 1801 to 1875.Document prepared by L.J. Blake and R. Gill. la trobe, charles joseph -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - AWARD, MEDAL, BADGE, PHOTO FRAMED, WW2 to post 1989
John Kerr Barnes. The items relate to "Jack" as he was known. The photo is Jack in uniform, the central Medal/Ribbon is the "Meritorious Service Medal", see Cat No 8042, The RSL Badge is a Life Members Badge. You have to be a Life Member to be awarded the "Meritorious Service Medal". Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work for the Bendigo Sub Branch.Framed Memorabilia, frame is brown timber, item backing green with 4 insets, top is a photo, under is a gold medallion, medal with ribbon, RSL badge.On Medal, "For Merit", On Medallion, "World War11 - Service to Australia", On RSL badge, "Life Member"brsl, smirsl, meritorious, -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Book, Torquay Surf Life Saving Club Inc, History of Torquay Surf Life Saving Club, 01/01/1996
History of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club celebrates the first fifty years (1945-1995) of the largest surf life saving club in Victoria. The book features historic photographs of the surf club and the famed Torquay Surf Beach on Victoria rugged Surf Coast. The book also features chapters on the historic, cultural, social and competitive areas within the club.This bok is significant because it represents the first official history of one of the largest and most influential surf life saving clubs in Australia.Blue leather hardback book with gold lettering on blue representing the colours of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club. Authors name - Ken Pollardbells beach, torquay surf life saving club, d s club, peter troy, vic tantau, terry wall, ken pollard, torquay surf beach, pioneer surfers, jim wall, dick garrard, sprint walker, owen yateman, alan coulson, ron hussey, joe sweeney, sharon heathcote, ray brewin, frances murphy, bryan hayden -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Peter Cuffley, Chandeliers and billy tea: a catalogue of Australian life 1880-1940, by Peter Cuffley, 1984
... Chandeliers and billy tea: a catalogue of Australian life ...This book is a catalogue of items used in Australian homes from 1880-1940. Includes items as diverse as jewellery to household furnishings and farm equipment.224 p., Black and white illustrations.non-fictionThis book is a catalogue of items used in Australian homes from 1880-1940. Includes items as diverse as jewellery to household furnishings and farm equipment.catalogues, household equipment, farm implements -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, A Celebration of the life of Beryl Kathleen Vickers, 17/01/2018
... A Celebration of the life of Beryl Kathleen Vickers ...Order of Service for the funeral of Beryl Vickers, 21 March 1920 - 10 January 2018, held at the Living Faith Church Greensborough on 17 January 2018.4p. colour pamphlet (2 copies), plus 1 hymn sheetberyl vickers, vickers family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Documents, A Celebration of the life of Beryl Kathleen Vickers; with tributes from Bryan Henderson and Rosie Bray, 10/01/2018
... A Celebration of the life of Beryl Kathleen Vickers; with ...Beryl Vickers (21/03/1920 - 10/01/2018) was a long-term resident of Greensborough and member of the Greensborough Methodist, now Living Faith Church. Tributes written by Rosalie Bray and Bryan Henderson, accompanied by a copy of the Funeral order of service.3 p. documents, colour photograph, with 4 p. order of service with colour photographsberyl vickers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Commonwealth of Australia, Let's lookout for Australia: protecting our way of life from a possible terrorist threat, 2003_
... from a possible terrorist threat ...Information brochure written by Senator Eric Abetz, Special Minister of State regarding action to be taken if terrorist activity is suspected20 p., col. information brochure, with magnetic contact sheet and covering letter from the Australian Prime Minister, John Howardaustralia national security -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, A celebration of the life of Amy Isobel Huitt, 05/02/2010
... A celebration of the life of Amy Isobel Huitt. ...Order of service for the funeral of Amy Isobel Huitt, 1915-2010.The Huitt family were well known in the Greensborough area in the mid 20th century.4 page order of service, colour photograph on cover.huitt family, amy isobel huitt, amy huitt -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, David Collins, A Gladness Found: A celebration of the Life and Work of those who attended Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949, 1994
... A Gladness Found: A celebration of the Life and Work of ...Blue soft covered book with an image of the Ballarat Teachers' College class of 1949.The book is 235 pages and includes a biography of each member of the class of 1949, the schools graduates taught at, home towns, families, statisticsnon-fictionballarat teachers' college, margaret bennett, david collins, don evans, peter fryar, wilma gardy, jack gervasoni, isobel mcmahon, mavis miller, margaret reynolds, catherine o'shannessy, wal wall, john hogan gervasoni, family history, genealogy, education, alumni -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Bettina Stagneth et al, Eichmann before Jerusalem: The unexamined life of a mass murderer, 2014
... Eichmann before Jerusalem: The unexamined life of a mass ...A total re-assessment of the life of Adolf Eichmann that reveals his activities and notoriety amongst a global network of national socialists following the collapse of the third Reich, and that permanently undermines Hannah Arendt's often-cited notion of the 'banality of evil'.Bibliography, index, notes, p.424.non-fictionA total re-assessment of the life of Adolf Eichmann that reveals his activities and notoriety amongst a global network of national socialists following the collapse of the third Reich, and that permanently undermines Hannah Arendt's often-cited notion of the 'banality of evil'. war criminals - germany - biography, world war ii, 1939-1945 - atrocities -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Brolga Publishing, A Vietnam vet's remarkable life : the true meaning of mateship, 2012
... A Vietnam vet's remarkable life : the true meaning of ...It's 1967 and Jethro is a 20-year-old Aussie lad who is about to take up his new posting in Vietnam. Five months later Jethro is on his way home in a medic chopper with a third of his body blown away: one leg is amputated, his right hand and half of his left hand - gone. And so begins Jethro's journey back to a whole life. This is the story of a wounded soldier and what happens to survivors.Ill, p.267.non-fictionIt's 1967 and Jethro is a 20-year-old Aussie lad who is about to take up his new posting in Vietnam. Five months later Jethro is on his way home in a medic chopper with a third of his body blown away: one leg is amputated, his right hand and half of his left hand - gone. And so begins Jethro's journey back to a whole life. This is the story of a wounded soldier and what happens to survivors.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia -
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
... Borneo surgeon : a reluctant hero : the life and times of ...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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Grandin, Bob, Answering the Call: Life Of A Helicopter Pilot In Vientnam And Beyond, 2019
... Answering the Call: Life Of A Helicopter Pilot In Vientnam ...Written from the 1966 logbook of Bob Grandin, Huey helicopter pilot and co-pilot in Nui Dat, during the Vietnam War, including his involvement in resupply during the battle of Long Tan. Newspaper articles and photographs feature throughout. The narrative also covers the impact of the war on Bob's psyche and relationships, and his struggle with PTSD.Written from the 1966 logbook of Bob Grandin, Huey helicopter pilot and co-pilot in Nui Dat, during the Vietnam War, including his involvement in resupply during the battle of Long Tan. Newspaper articles and photographs feature throughout. The narrative also covers the impact of the war on Bob's psyche and relationships, and his struggle with PTSD.australia. royal australian air force. squadron, 9, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- veterans -- australia -- biography, helicopter - huey, nui dat, battle of long tan, ptsd -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Grandin, Bob, Answering The Call: Life of a Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam and Beyond (Copy 2)
... Answering The Call: Life of a Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam ..."There's the bend in the road at Long Tan,' I said. We're behind enemy lines. turn back east, quickly'. I had been scared before but now I was terrified."There's the bend in the road at Long Tan,' I said. We're behind enemy lines. turn back east, quickly'. I had been scared before but now I was terrified.australia - royal australian airforce, 9 squadron, iroquois helicopter, helicopter - huey, battle of long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, A Vietnam Vet's remarkable life: the true meaning of mateship
... A Vietnam Vet's remarkable life: the true meaning of ...mateship (australia), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- veterans -- australia -- biography -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Graham Pizzey, A lake comes to life again, 17.11.1971
... A lake comes to life again ...This is a detailed description, by The Herald's naturalist, of Tower Hill and the landscape portrayed in Eugene von Guerard's 1855 landscape.tower hill, von guerard, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Keith Dunstan, A Day In The Life of Australia, 1989
... A Day In The Life of Australia ...Hardcover w/ Dust JacketA bookmark inside the bookwalsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Shelley Mydans, Thomas: A novel of the life, passion and miracles of Becker, 1965
... Thomas: A novel of the life, passion and miracles of Becker ...Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketfiction based on thomas à becket, walsh st library