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Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Brass half buckle
Imported and sold by Holden and Frost for dress reins and other horse tackleImported and sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Brass dress half buckle imported by Hokden and Frostpressed swirls on barequine military, civilian, buckle -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Covert snap round eye
For use in saddlery and leather accessoriesImported and sold by Holden and FrostBrass connection piece with round swivel eye one end, a spring loaded hook and pin on the other endmilitary, civilian, hook eye -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ALBUM OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ABOUT BASIL WATSON, 1916
16 page hardcover ALBUM OF NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ABOUT BASIL WATSON compiled by Robert Keith Munro. On spine: 'Basil G Watson Aviator Dec 9th 1916' Comprising newspaper cuttings of the flying exploits of Basil Watson, his accidental death, funeral and inquest. Cuttings from the Bendigo Advertiser, Bendigo Independent, Herald and other local papers. Also includes cuttings of 50th anniversary of mail flight from Mt Gambier to Melbourne (1967).aviation, civilian, basil watson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIR MAIL CENTENARY ENVELOPE AND POSTCARD
Souvenir cover, centenary envelope and postcard commemorating the flight of Basil Watson in 1917 to Mt Gambier. (a) Pale green envelope with image of Basil's airplane on LH side, stamp with Basil on top RH corner. Written on envelope 'Basil Watson Air Mail Centenary 1917 - 2017 Mount Gambier to Melbourne, First Air Mail, Sth Australia - Victoria. (b) postcard: photo of Basil Watson's airplane situated in the backyard of the family home in Brighton. Stamped on back with Basil Watson Essendon 27 Feb 2017 Airport Vic Centenary. Basil pictured with his father James Watson, in front of plane at Albert Park, Melbourne.aviation, civilian, basil watson -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Powder flask
As used in association with flint lock firearm ca1900we believe the flask was manufactured and sold by HOLDEN ca1910leather and steel powder flaskpowder flask, military, civilian -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - water flask holder
used to hold round water flask ca1910canvas canteen flask holder used during ca 1900round canvas water flask holder with leather strap and metal buckle and studsmilitary, civilian, flask bag -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Coach lamps
Manufactured by Holden and Frost for illumination on buggies during the period Ca 1900manufactured and used by Holden and Frost.Brass carriage lamp, with red dimple on rear , clear glass sided with cross bars over.buggy, lamp, civilian -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Pack saddle
Pack saddle as was used in the days that Australia was being opened up by settlersAs manufactured by Holden and FrostBrown leather pack saddle, steel hooks on the top for adding accessories. On this saddle there is a steel water cannister on one side and attached to the other is a general carry bag made from leatherHolden and Frostequine, civilian, packsaddle -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - Aid to Civil Power
These booklets were issued to officers serving in areas where it was envisaged it might be necessary to deploy troops to assist civilian police and authorities to maintain law and order.Small green covered book with title 'Aid to the Civil Power'. Staple bound. Manuscript name 'Clarke' on top right cover.Clarkecivil power, military -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Gas Mask, c1940
The WWII US civilian gas mask for children was issued in a cardboard box. It came with a canvas carrying bag which had a shoulder strap sewn to the sides. This US Civilian home front item was issued during World War two. Gas masks were distributed among the general population because of the fear of Japan, and even Germany, being able to reach the main landCardboard box containing child size rubber and metal gas mask with green canvass bagModel MIA2-1-1non-combatant child's gas mask, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Brassard, c1983
Camouflage brassard introduced circa 1983 replacing dark green brassard worn by all Army personnel and civilian employees whilst deployed on research tripsArmy camouflage armband/brassard with yellow crown and lion patch.Engineering Development Est.brassard, arm band -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - OCCUPATION SURVEY 1945, C. June 1945
The card is for use in being able to obtain ration books from the Ration Book Issuing Centre. It is issued under the National Security (General) RegulationsAdministrative Occupation Survey form, light card, khaki colour, all print in black type front and rear, designed for civilians aged 14 years and over on June first 1945, front has spaces for individuals details, rear has instructions and details.occupation survey, national security, ration books -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Various ships at Port Melbourne, 1920 - 1940
Eleven scans of photographs from album of donor's father (Ray Gruneklee). Includes images of ship Edina (possibly a Bay day tripper) and several images of USA warships at Princes pier, possibly July 1925. Civilians in their finery have come to inspect the ships.built environment, piers and wharves - princes pier, armed services - foreign services, ray gruneklee, uss oklahoma, uss pennsylvania, uss seattle, uss nevada -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Identification card, Identity Card, 1942
An identity card issued for civilian registration of British Subjects during World War II. This card was issued to Maisie Elizabeth Morgan of 48 Foam Street, Elwood.Brown card printed in black on both sidesPostmarked 7 April 1942 St Kilda. Card number 22915. Handwritten name, address and signatures of cardholder and witness. Handwritten additional reference numbers for official purposes.wwii, world war ii, civilian identification, id cards -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Identification card, Identity Card, 1942
An identity card issued for civilian registration of British Subjects during World War II. This card was issued to Emma Sara Morgan of 48 Foam Street, Elwood.Brown card printed in black on both sidesPostmarked 7 April 1942 St Kilda. Card number 22914. Handwritten name, address and signatures of cardholder and witness. Handwritten additional reference numbers for official purposes.wwii, world war ii, civilian identification, id cards -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Theatre Program, Internierungslager Tatura 1, 24/12.1940
Indicate life and interest of German male civilians who were held in internment during /world War 2. The names of several internees involved in the production are included. A unique document saved by the family for many years, and which illustrates the methods undertaken by the internees in order to improve their life while imprisoned. Also illustrates the help offered to the internee by the Australian Authorities, viz the use of office equipment to print the program, and the making available of movie films and musical instruments. Original paper program, printed on two sides.nil -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Diary- Notebook, Diary of Otto Bernstein, 5/09/1995
Otto was interned in Russia during W.W. 1. His son Bern Brent was interned in Australia, Sept. 1940 to March 1942. They were both interned as civilians.Spiral bound, 58 pages, A4 copy -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Enemy Aliens, 1005
Tells of the plight of Italian migrants in Australia during WW2. On Jun 10th, 1940 the Australian authorities carried out the bigget round-up of civilians of an Italian descent.Navy blue soft cover with lines of green barb wire and red and white textEnemy Aliens The internment of Italian Migrants in Australia during the second world war.enemy aliens, franklin j, italian migrants, camp 14a (loveday), camp 3, tatura -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, There Goes A Man
This is a biography of the life and times of Sir Stanley Savige. Growing up, the army, civilian life and Legacy. It was written by WB Russell who was commissioned by Legacy to compile to book.A story of a man, not born to privilege or wealth, who rose to the rank of Lieutenant General in the Australian Army and established a charity organisation, MELBOURNE LEGACY. Legacy gives to the community, help for those families of deceased service personnel in times of need. Paper dust cover depicting Sir Stanley Savige travelling in an open vehicle. Cover, colour red, rectangular shape. Title: There Goes A Man, printed in white. Author: W.B.Russell, printed in Black. The Biography of Sir Stanley G. Savige, printed in white. The Spine is as above, Longmans printed in white at the bottom of The Spine. The back, the word Longmans and Longmans logo. Pages, white colour and black type. Maps and Photos.The Spine,title, There Goes A Man. The Biography of Sir Stanley Savige. W.B. Russell. Longmans. All of the above printed in black.biography, stan savige, savige book -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Document, Identity Card: Ernest Thomas Orford, 1942
Civilian Registration Identity Card issued to Ernest Thomas Orford of Irvines Road, Eltham, farmer, signed by subject and witnessed by Elizabeth J. Cox of Eltham. This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents.1942, civilian registration (british subjects), elizabeth j. cox, eltham, ernest thomas orford, identity card, irvines road, second world war, ww2 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ledger - Kiewa Valley Rifle Club
The Kiewa Valley Rifle Club belonged to the Australian Rifle Clubs. They were in Military district No. 304 and operated as early as the 1920s. In 1876 an Australian Rifle Team, consisting of shooters from N.S.W. and Victoria, was the first team ever to officially represent Australia in any sport in international competition. In 1885 the first civilian Rifle Club was formed and after 1901 Rifle Clubs came under army control. In 1921, they were reconstituted as a purely civilian organisation where they have remained ever since.This ledger is evidence that the Kiewa Valley Rifle Club existed in the 1920's and 1930's, enabling its members to participate in a sport that had 12232 members and 313 Rifle Clubs in Victoria by 1939.Large yellowed alphabetical ledger covering the 1920's and 1930's with names, age, height, occupation and date of enrolment. There are not many entries Inserted between pages are forms from the 'District Base Headquarters' with the headings filled out for - 'Name of New Member' and his 'Registration Number Allotted'rifle club. kiewa valley. ledger. community. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, REFERENCE, Clive Johnson, " AUSTRALIANS AWARDED", April 2008
"AUSTRALIANS AWARDED" - "A concise guide to Military and/Civilian Decorations, Medals and/ other Awards to Australians/ from 1815 to 2007 with their Valuations" Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704.Hardcover Book Cover - cardboard with adhered paper cover. Gold, black and white print on front. spine and back. Front and spine illustrated in colour - "First Australian Division Artillery going into 3rd Battle of Ypres" by Septimus H Power painting. Artillery guns, horses and soldiers in a battle scene. 359 pages - cut, plain, glossy white paper illustrated in colour - photographs of decorations, medals and awards. Handwritten - owner's name. Handwritten front end paper in blue ink "Peter C Ball" Opposite title page in black ink "Peter C Ball"books, reference guide, history, military warfare -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Identification card, Identity Card, 1942
An identity card issued for civilian registration of British Subjects during World War II. This card was issued to Olive Blanche Appelton, 15 Morrie Street, Caulfield North.Brown card printed in black on both sidesPostmarked 8 April 1942 St Kilda. Card number 18003. Handwritten name, address and signatures of cardholder and witness. Handwritten additional reference numbers for official purposes.wwii, world war ii, civilian identification, id cards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS VARIOUS, 1923, 1936, 1939, 1945
.1) Brit. India General Service Medal w/clasp n.W.Frontier 1936-39 (miniature) .2) Polish, Golden Cross of Merit 1923 Military & Civilian. .3) Polish, Merchant Marine Medal 1939-1945. .4) Polish, Victory & Freedom Medal 1945.numismatics - medals, army - navy, polish, british -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Peter Mueller
Peter Muller was a German pilot in North Africa and captured and sent to Camp 13. Model of JunkersBlack and white photograph of Peter Mueller in Luftwaffe uniform and forage cap in front of a hut and suspended from the window is a 4 engine model plane. Looks like a civilian plane the left hand of Herr Mueller is lightly holding up the wing tip of the model plane.peter mueller, german internee, camp 13, camp internees, luftwaffa pilots, german planes, model planes -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Bell Kiowa Operator's Manual and Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance Manual, Oh-58A/C Kiowa
Marked as "Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited." Also contains a certificate permitting Osborne Aviation Services Pty Ltd in North Hobart, Tasmania, to fly the Kiowa as a civilian organisation -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Gold Badge
WW2 War Service Badge issued to former soldiers who had served within the boundaries of Australia and who were, therefore, not eligible for the RAS badge. To be worn on civilian clothing.Gold badge with crown on top, rising sun in middle, an anchor at the bottom.On front: Service at bottom of crown. Australia is written at bottom, under anchor. On back: 1948, Issued by C'Wealth Govt, Amor Sydney. 49241australia, wwii, world war 2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Internment Camp Christmas Program, Phillharmonisches Orchester Internierungs-Lager Tatura, 1941
The orchestra consisted of German male civilians interned as "Enemy Aliens" during World War 2. Those interned in 1941 were former Australian residents and New Guinea missionaries.The program indicates the caring attitude of the Australian authorities in permitting the acquisition of musical instruments, and the encouragement offered to the internees in order to produce the concert. Original single page paper program with printed list of orchestral items to be performed by the camp orchestra,19th.and 20th. July 1941, in Internment Camp 1, Tatura. Also lists the names of the members of the orchestra and their instruments.Nil. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Document, Identity Card: Douglas Frederick Orford, 1943
Civilian Registration Identity Card issued to Douglas Frederick Orford of Irvines Road, Eltham, a student of Eltham Higher Elementary School, signed by subject and witnessed by E.T. Orford, farmer of Eltham. This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents.civilian registration (british subjects), eltham, ernest thomas orford, identity card, irvines road, second world war, ww2, douglas frederick orford, eltham higher elementary school, 1943 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Letter & Envelope - Kiewa Valley Rifle Club
The Kiewa Valley Rifle Club belonged to the Australian Rifle Clubs. They were in Military District No. 304 and operated as early as the 1920's. In 1876, an Australian Rifle Team, consisting of shooters from N.S.W. and Victoria, was the first team ever to officially represent Australia in any sport in international competition. In 1885, the first civilian Rifle Club was formed. After 1901 Rifle Clubs came under army control. In 1921, they were reconstituted as a purely civilian organisation where they have remained ever since.This letter is evidence that the Kiewa Valley Rifle Club existed in 1946 enabling its members to participate in a sport that had 12232 members and 313 Rifle Clubs in Victoria by 1939.Letter- Dated: May 9th 1946 from Acting Secretary, A. Jordan of Victorian Rifle Association re requirements of Rifle Clubs. Black type on yellowed paper. Folded horizontally in half and then into thirds. Envelope: Greenish yellow addressed to "The Captain or Secretary / Kiewa Valley Rifle Club / Kiewa / Vic. dated 13 May 1946 from Melbourne with a 1d and halfpenny Australian stamp. kiewa valley. rifle club. community.