A black and white photograph of Captain Jack (Jack The Quack) Blomley, Officer Commanding the 2 Field Ambulance Hopsital at the 1st Australian Task force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, 2 field ambulance, vung tau, capt jack (the quack) blomley, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, phuoc tuy province

A black and white photograph of the medical ward at the 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau has its capacity doubled by the use of double beds to accommodate the sick during a bad outbreak of malaria amongst the Diggers of the Australian Force in Vietnam.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, malaria, 1st atf base, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of two Diggers of the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam Stores Section (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph) check the quality of the requisitioned stores in the form of plaster of paris bandages for issue to the hospitalphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, storemen

A black and white photograph of the Commanding Officer and resident Medical Officer at the 2 Field Ambulance Hospital at the 1st Australian Task Fforce, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province,gives the Sgt Medic instructions as to the medication for a Cpl digger with an ear infectionphotograph, 2 field ambulance, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, phuoc tuy province, medic

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conducting Operation Goodwood move out with Centurian tank support from 1st Armoured Regiment, during this, the dry season. Operations with the tanks was a hot and very dusty affair.photograph, 1 rar, 1st armoured regiment, operation goodwood, centurion tank, gibbons collection catalogue, 1st battalion, digger

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 11 Platoon, D Company. 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on Operation Lavarack, North East of the Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat. The wounded VietCong is lifted aboard an American Dustoff helicopter by L/Cpl Grygierczyk. Pte J Korn and Maj J Lakeyphotograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, nva/vc, dustoff, l/cpl grycierczyk, pte j korn, maj j lakey, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 11 Platoon, D Company, 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on Operation Lavarack, North East of the Austrlaina Task force Base at Nui Dat, waiting for the Dustoff at the helicopter landing zone. At the helicopter landing zone are Cpl G Robinson, Sgt Phat, Cpl J Swain and Pte L Tandy. these is also a wounded VietCong lyng on the ground.photograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, dustoff, cpl robinson, sgt phat, cpl j swain, pte tandy, gibbons collection catalogue, viet cong, nui dat, australian task force, digger

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 11 Platoon, D Company, 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on Operation Lavarack North East of the Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, the American Dustoff medical evacualtion helicopter and its supporting aircraft lands on the landing zonephotograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, dustoff, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, australian task force, nui dat

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 11 Platoon, D Company, 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on Operation Lavarack, North East of the Australian Task Force base at Nui Dat, Pte J Korn and L/Cpl L Grygierczyk assist in carrying the makeshift stretcher a considerable distance to the helicopter landing zonephotograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, australian task force, nui dat, pte j korn, l/cpl grycierczyk, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Diggers of 11 Platoon, D Coy 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on Operation Lavarack North East of the Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat. The American Dustoff medical helicopter and its supporting aircraft lands at the helicopter landing zone, the VietCong is lifted to load.photograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, australian task force - vietnam, nui dat, operation lavarack, dustoff, gibbons collection catalogue, viet cong, digger

A black and white photograph of Diggers from 11 Platoon, D Copany, 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on Operation Lavarack, North East of the Australian Task force Base at Nui Dat, Cpl R Bunting, Medic Pte T Spriggs, 2Lt A Valentine, Cpl D Severn and Cpl G Robinsin watch as the medic prepares to treat the wounded VCphotograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, australian task force, nui dat, pte t spriggs, 2lt a valentine, cpl d severn, cpl g robinson, cpl r bunting, vc, gibbons collection catalogue, medic, digger

A black and white photograph taken At the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, medic Glen Edwards (author of The War Within) helps his fellow medics transport a wounded digger from Vampire helicopter (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, 1st australian field hospital, glen edwards - medic, vampire helicpoter, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded serviceman, medic, vampire helicopter pad

A black and white photograph of Private Dave Henderson, a wounded forward scout of 8 RAR, enjoys a game of snooker in the Red Cross hut at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam.for recuperating wounded and sick Diggers.Red Cross offered many services.photograph, pte dave henderson, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, 8 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Medic Tony Thomas checks operating theatre stores following a day of operations on diggers at the 1st Australian Field Hospital located in the Australian Logisitic Support Base. (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, 1st australian field hospital, 1st australian logistic support base, tony thomas - medic, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of - While Physiotherapist Lt Sue Wooley in the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Physio hut discusses treatment for the seated digger, another patient undergoes treatment on an exercise bike.photograph, physiotherapy, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, lt sue wooley, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Diggers from 9th Battallion, Royal Australian Regiment enjoy a cool bath during operations South West of the Australian Task force at Nui Dat. The Diggers were allowed, six at a time to complete their ablutions. The battalion had been in the field for three weeksphotograph, digger, 9th battalion, 9 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, australian task force, nui dat

A black and white photograph of Diggers at the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam enjoy a spirited game of net ball under the rubber trees. As the years wore on, at the Task Force Base, the Diggers slowly and methodically developed a comfortable base areaphotograph, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, digger, gibbons collection catalogue, digger

A black and white photograph of Adelaide Street Brisbane 12/11/1970. Diggers of 8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment march through the City of Brisbane through a paper streamer welcome, past the City Hall, while Sioux Helicopters fly overheadphotograph, brisbane parade, 8rar, gibbons collection catalogue, sioux (helicopter), 8th battalion

A black and white photograph of Adelaide Street Brisbane 12/11/1970. Diggers of 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment led by their Commanding Officer, Lt Col K.J. O'Neill DSO march through the City of Brisbane, through a paper streamer welcome past the City Hallphotograph, brisbane parade, 8rar, lt col o'neill, gibbons collection catalogue, 8th battalion, digger

A black and white photograph of Mrs Pearl Copeman the mother of seriously wounded Digger Pte Russell Copemen under the wing of an RAAF C130 Hercules Medivac aircraft at the Vung Tau RAAF airfield base waiting for her seriosly ill son to be transferred from the 1st Australian Field Hospital to be loaded for the flight back to Australia, is comforted by an RAAF Church of England Padre Sqn Ldr Norman Lawless and Australina Red Cross girls Winsone Ayliffe and Janice Webbphotograph, pte russell copeman, raaf, c130 medivac flight, vung tau airfield, 1st australian field hospital, padre sqn ldr lawless, winsome ayliffe (red cross), janice webb (red cross), gibbons collection catalogue, red cross

In 1879, James Griffiths established one of Australia’s first tea and coffee distribution companies at 30 Flinders St, Melbourne, which is now, occupied by the boutique Lindrum Hotel. Established with his brother John, recent immigrants from England, Griffiths occupied the highest position in the commercial world during their many years as distributors of tea, coffee, cocoa and other products throughout Victoria and Australia. The Griffiths brand was a guarantee for quality of product and service as it still is today. This extensive service was provided to customers via horse drawn carts serviced by rail from Melbourne. As a spirited entrepreneur, Griffiths made his company a household name through his pioneering use of outdoor advertising by installing the infamous blue and white enamel “Griffiths Tea” promotional signs affixed to the railway boundary fences highlighting to travellers the distance to or from Melbourne, indicating so many “— miles to Griffiths Tea”. These signs, much sought after today, were well known through out the eastern states. Photographs have been published of a sign erected by a Digger in France during the First World War with the words “1100 miles to Griffiths Bros”. Tragically, James and his wife Emily with friends died in a level rail crossing accident at Bayswater in 1925. Despite this unfortunate accident, Griffiths and its culture of innovation has survived as one of the few 100% Australian owned coffee roasters, with only three owners in 128 years. http://www.griffithscoffee.com.au/about-us/back-to-1879/ Sign - Advertising - Griffiths Tea Sign - 30 MilesHistoric - Sign - Advertising - Griffiths Tea Sign - used along side of Victorian Railway lines and at StationsSign - Advertising - Griffiths Tea Sign - 30 Miles Griffiths Tea sign made of Enamel paint on metal sign30 Miles to Griffiths Tea Sign puffing billy, sign - advertising - griffiths tea sign - 30 miles

The Rising Sun crafted from timber by Alan Darwin of Wangaratta Woodworkers Inc., and presented to the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch to commemorate the 100 year ANZAC campaignProudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of AnzacCarved timber badge in the shape of the Rising Sun above crown and bannerCarved "The Australian Army" Gold plaque engraved"To commemorate the 100 year ANZAC campaign "rising sun, anzac

Dark timber frame with gold edging depicting sketch of Aussie Diggers with campaign ribbons 1901-2001. Image of Rising Sun Badge centered at top , Australian Flag left top corner, three rows of campaign ribbons either side of circular map of the world across the bottom.The Australian Army 1901-2001 "The Spirit - Ordinary people - Extraordinary Service"campaign ribbons, australian army, 1901-2000

Two up is a traditional Australian gambling fame involving a designated "spinner" throwing two coins or pennies into the air. Players bet on whether the coins will fall with both heads up both tails up or with one coin head and one a tail. It is traditionally played on Anzac day in pubs and clubs throughout Australia in part to mark a shared experience with diggers through the ages.Green cardboard package containing two coins and three timber paddles.1955 and 1984 pennies in a wooden board made in the Perth Mint Logo of Perth Mint embossed on board. Perth Mint EST 1899 together with Bird two up, anzac day

Sketch Map of Bulldog-Wau Road New Guinea drawn to scale by 2/1 Aust Fd Coy dated 23.7.43 and signed by soldiers together with related newspaper article. Hand sketched by Peter Muncey VX10042 a Draughtsman who served in the Middle East Ceylon and New Guinea with the 2/2 and 2/1 Field Coy Royal Australian Engineers. The sketch contains 26 signatures including:- S/Sgt Raymond Hector Ibbotson NX14112 who served in the Middle East and New Guinea Lt Col Jack Graham Wilson NX 130646Bulldog Track also known as Bulldog-Wau road was longer, higher, steeper, wetter, colder and rougher than Kokoda Track. In 1943 Australian Army engineers; the 2/1 and 2/16 Field Company RAE, 9th Australian Field Company (AIF), veterans of Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Greece and Crete, the 1st and 3rd Australian Pack Transport Companies and local Papuan labour cut the road with pickaxes and dynamite over a period of eight months. During five months of operations over seventy per cent of the 2/1 Australian Field Company contracted malaria.Seventeen bridges were constructed; mostly single, but at least one with multiple spans. More than two thousand Australian army personnel and over two thousand Papuans and New Guineans were involved during nine months of construction. Thus the road, acclaimed as the greatest military engineering feat ever, was completed and for the only time in history motor vehicles crossed the high rugged mountains of Papua New Guinea. Carved brown timber frame with cream mount containing hand sketched map with soldiers signatures and two newspaper articles.Sketch Map of Bulldog-Wau Road 23.7.43 2/1 Aust Fd Coy Newspaper - Diggers pushed on with pick and shovelbulldog-wau road, map, new guinea, ww2

Small book of yellowing pages, with blue coloured lettering and picture of the Australian flag and three men, army, navy and air force. Union Jack in flag is red and whit and has slight red colour in the faces of the men.On front cover: The Digger's Book of Humour 1963. Written in black ink at the top is Kath Gibb In front cover: Complied by A Group of Ex-Servicemen.book of humour, wwii, world war 2, digger's book of humour

Booklet of Humorous tales of the Diggers belonging to Harry Trudgen -Service Number - VX132215 : Date of birth - 15 May 1923 : Place of birth - ALBURY NSW : Enlisted - IN THE FIELD QLD (records not available) Next of Kin Father - TRUDGEN John Henry Service Number - 9550 : Place of Birth - Beechworth VIC : Enlisted in 1915 - Driver with the 13th FAB - received gun shot wound to hand and returned to Australia in 1919.Beige paper booklet with picture of Australian Flag and three Servicemen on cover with writing in red above and in blue below.Sons of Anzac Humorous Tales of the Diggers Harry Trudgen 1914-18 handwritten top right hand corneranzac, humorous tales of diggers

Water is key to a thriving community and it is through the representation of water Flow enlivens the space at Bakery Hill. Historically ‘water races’ ran through the valleys of the Greater Ballarat area unearthing the minerals that forged prosperity and wealth. This water still flows today unearthing new possibilities for the community. Possibilities focusing on sustainability, ecology, health and prosperity. Flowing over the site a series of kinetic turbines flutter in the wind creating a contemporary water race. The interactive elements offer visual stimulation enticing people to connect with the artwork and in turn the surrounding spaces. Bakery Hill has great historical significance. It’s connection to the Eureka Stockade and the series of events that were to unfold during the 1850’s was to become the turning point in Australian political history. The placement of each turbine is to mirror a point of history in the timeline of events that occurred during the Eureka Stockade. The Water Race is a symbol of possibilities, the ones created by history and those of modern society. It is a visual timeline that can be read by traversing the site. The connecting turbines that flow and turn in sync are a representation of time passing and the interconnectedness of history with the community that surrounds it. The gateway to Bridge Mall is framed through the placement of each turbine allowing the sense of prosperity and wealth to flow through to the surrounding community. This gateway also references the significance of Bakery Hill reinvigorating the historical site by reconnecting it back to its town centre. The artwork is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of BallaratTwelve steel turbines set on poles with dates attached and a large bronze 'timeline' plaqueFLOW/ Plotting the motion of Wind, Water, History and Time/ by Holly Grace and Aaron Robinson/ This site has great historical significance. It’s connection to the Eureka Stockade and the series of events that unfolded in the 1850’s was to become the turning point in Australian history. The placement of each turbine within this artwork mirrors a point of history in the events that led up to the Eureka Stockade. It is a visual timeline that can be read by traversing the site. The connecting turbines that flow and turn in sync are a representation of time passing. They are a symbol of the community’s connection to their history. 1851 June James Esmond makes the first discovery of gold in Victoria at Clunes./ 1st July The Port Phillip District separates from New South Wales and becomes the Colony of Victoria. It is still subject to British rule./ August Gold is discovered at Buninyong and at Golden Point, Ballarat. Lt-Governor La Trobe introduces the Gold Licence system in an attempt to reduce the colony’s debt./ 20th September First gold licences issued in Ballarat. / 1852 August/ Eureka Lead discovered on the Ballarat goldfields. December Charles La Trobe resigns as Lt-Governor but he is not relieved until 1854/ July – December/ Unrest builds on the various goldfields with protest meetings held in Bendigo and Castlemaine. Bendigo’s Red Ribbon Movement is active on the goldfields and the Bendigo Petition is presented to Lt-Governor./ December/ Charles Hotham is appointed Lt-Governor/ 1854 March/ A bill to extend the Elective Franchise is passed by the Legislative Council and sent to London for the assent of the British Parliament. 22nd June/ Lt-Governor Sir Charles Hotham arrives in Victoria. The colony faces mounting debt and Hotham orders weekly licence hunts in an attempt to increase income./ August/ Hotham is acclaimed during his visit to the Ballarat goldfield./ 13th September? Hotham orders twice-weekly licence hunts to further increase revenue./ September – October/ Miners are experiencing problems – no shafts bottomed on the Eureka Lead for five weeks./ 7th October/ James Scobie is murdered outside the Eureka Hotel. Many diggers believe that publican James Bentley is responsible./ 9th October/ At Scobie’s inquest, Bentley is acquitted, despite strong evidence of his guilt./ 10th October/ Father Smythe’s servant is beaten up by authorities and falsely arrested for not holding a licence./ 15th October/ Mass meeting of miners on Bakery Hill. Catholic miners meet after Mass. // 17th October/ A meeting of up to 10,000 Diggers is held near the Eureka Hotel to protest against Bentley’s acquittal. The meeting results in the burning of the hotel. Three diggers, Westerby, Fletcher and McIntyre, are arrested. Hotham dispatches 400 soldiers to Ballarat. 22nd October/ Another large meeting is held to address grievances. The Catholics send their leaders, Hayes, Kennedy and Manning to meet Rede. The Government Camp is under siege 11th November/ A public meeting on Bakery Hill results in the formal establishment of the Ballarat Reform League and adoption of the League’s proposals./ 21st November/ The enquiry into the Bentley affair is published. It recommends the dismissal of the judge and the establishment of a Royal Commission. 23rd November/ Westerby, Fletcher and McIntyre are convicted of burning the hotel. The Ballarat Reform League demands their release. 27th November/ A deputation from The Ballarat Reform League, including Humffray, Black and Kennedy, meet with Hotham to demand the release of the three prisoners. Hotham does not believe the diggers have the right to “demand anything”, Rede requests reinforcements in Ballarat. 28th November/ Miners attack the troop reinforcements and wagons passing near the Eureka diggings. A drummer boy is seriously wounded. 29th November/ A “Monster Meeting” attended by more than 10,000 diggers is held on Bakery Hill. The Southern Cross flag is flown for the first time. Peter Lalor addresses the miners and a number of diggers burn their licences. 30th November/ A licence hunt occurs in the morning at the order of Commissioner Rede. Another meeting of radical miners is held on Bakery Hill. Peter Lalor becomes leader of the diggers and calls for volunteers. Many diggers wear an oath to defend their rights and liberties under the Southern Cross flag. A number of diggers move to the Eureka Lead and start to erect a stockade. 3rd December In the early hours of Sunday morning 296 soldiers and police led by Captain Thomas proceed from the Government Camp to the Eureka Lead and attack the Stockade. 22 diggers and 7 military are officially listed as being killed. Many others are wounded. Approximately 120 diggers are arrested and marched to the Government Camp. 4th December/ Funeral of some of the fallen diggers and soldiers. Martial Law is proclaimed in Ballarat. Henry Seekamp, editor of the Ballarat Times is charged with seditious libel. 6th December/ Major General Sir Robert Nickle, commander-in-chief of the military forces in the Australian colonies, arrives in Ballarat. 9th December/ General Nickle repeals martial law. 14th December/ The Gold Fields Commission sits for the first time. 18th December/ The first Ballarat sitting of the Gold Fields Commission is held at Bath’s Hotel. 1855 23rd January/ Henry Seekamp is found guilt of sedition and sentenced to three months in prison. 22nd February/ The Eureka trials starts in Melbourne. February to March/ 13 prisoners are tried and acquitted amid great public rejoicing. 27th March Report of the Royal Commission recommends miners’ rights and significant reforms. 10th November/ Peter Lalor and John Basson Humffray are nominated for seats in the legislative Council. 31st December Sir Charles Hotham dies before his resignation takes effect. flow, aaron robinson, holly grace, public art, eureka stockade, bakery hill