Photo from a book compiled about the Legacy children's residence called Stanhope. A photo of a past legacy boy Graham Lambridge (?) his wife and children. They sent a photo from New Guinea in March 1960 and he visited Stanhope in November 1963. It was pasted into a scrapbook of photos and newspaper clippings that was possibly compiled by the Matron of Stanhope. It shows past residents kept in contact and sent photos back to Legacy and visited at times. Stanhope was supervised by Matron Dorothy (Dorrie) Vines from the time it opened in 1946 until she retired in December 1966. It is likely she compiled this notebook as she is referred to as 'self' in one photo. Individual pages of photos or newspaper clippings have been added separately. Items 01817 to 01836. Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. An example of the impact the residence and care had on the lives of the junior legatees that they kept in touch with each other and the home.Black and white photo of past resident living in New Guinea in 1960.stanhope, residences, junior legatee

New Guinea necklaceShell piece with small shell strings

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon return to Australia in 1945 it was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and disbanded at the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII.Folded Christmas Card made for 20th Motor Regiment (Victorian Mounted Rifles) while serving in Dutch New Guinea 1944.In manuscript on inside cover "From Ted / Mr & Mrs F Pearce"world war two, wwii, 20th, light horse, motor regiment, new guinea, merauke

Richard Alexander Hanson initially enlisted in the CMF No V85605, transfers to the AIF No VX111070 on 18.6.1940 age 29 years. posted to New Guinea as CO of a heavy Artillery installation team. Later posted as CO of a Japanese POW Camp New Guinea. Discharged on 7.6.1946 with the rank of Capt in Port Phillip Coastal Battery..1) Photo B & W showing a group of 20 soldiers including one native al in different stances in a jungle clearing. .2) Photo B & W of a truck/trailer with some sort of lifting device over. .3) Photo B & W of a New Guinea Native girl in a white dress..1) Paper stuck on rear basically says, "Capt R.A. Hanson is in front and to the right of the Digger in black shorts and hat back row". .3) On rear, "KOWI (?) May 1941 Port Moresby, Alec".photographs, artillery, new guinea

The Australian Fights in New Guinea

Bamboo Vase, New Guineamiscellaneous, 1943, army

This is a set of two photographs of Royal Australian Survey Corps and RAAF personnel on survey operations in PNG and possibly Indonesia circa 1975. The identified surveyor - Peter Presser served 20 years in the Australian Regular Army from 1970 to 1990. The UH-1H Iroquois helicopter (serial number partially obscured) appearing in photo 6339.2P was probably A2-379. From 1957 helicopter transport of survey parties revolutionised transport in remote areas. The most common helicopter used by the Royal Australian Survey Corps (RA Svy) up to 1972 was the civilian Bell 47G-2 and the Sioux Light Observation Helicopters (LOH), the Australian Army’s equivalent. These light observation helicopters had a limiting load carrying capacity of up to about 500 pounds. By comparison, one Aerodist team including two people weighed up to 1,500 pounds. After No. 9 Squadron (9SQN) RAAF (Iroquois helicopters) withdrew with the Australian force from Vietnam in December 1971, RAAF supported RA Svy operations with the UH-1H Iroquois helicopter for tasks of transport and resupply of survey teams. The UH-1H was capable of carrying at least three times that of the smaller Bell 47G-2/Sioux LOH helicopter and could also winch personnel and stores into difficult locations. A2-379 crashed killing the aircraft captain (FLTLT Ralph Taylor 9SQN) on impact and seriously injuring four near Wamena, Irian Jaya, Indonesia on survey Operation Cenderawasih 1977 (supporting 2 Fd Svy Sqn – Doppler satellite survey). Source: Royal Australian Survey Corps – Aerodist Years 1964-1975 by Peter Jensen.This is a set of two photographs of Royal Australian Survey Corps and RAAF personnel on survey operations in PNG and possibly Indonesia circa 1975. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Colour, black & white, c1975, Peter Presser undertaking survey observations in PNG with a Wild T2 Theodolite. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1975. Survey operations L to R: unidentified (x2), Peter Presser, unidentified. .1P and .2P – No annotations. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

This is a B & W photo of four men standing in front of a tank. The men are wearing a form of helmet and earphones. They have light webbing & belts on. The men are in shorts. In the left background can be seen another tank.On rear is written 2/8" Armoured Regiment, Milne Bay. Burrell 2nd Left 1943.ww2, 2/8 arm regt, milne bay

Single sheet of paper, when folded forms 4 pages. The paper was white, the printing is in dark blue ink. At the bottom of the front page is a palm tree. Front Page - “ The Moresby Microbes The Jubilee Concert RAAF Recreation Hut Konedobu April 28, 1943raaf, new guinea, konedobu

See Cat 5109P1, 2 sheets of airmail paper, from VX25591 17 Anti tank Btn B Troop Rabaul, Dated 21 October 1940, signed by Ted. Written in ink. 2. 2 sheets of airmail paper, from VX25591 17 Anti tank Btn B Troop Rabaul, Dated 2 December 1941, signed by Ted, written in ink. 3. 2 sheets of airmail paper, from "Sat 18 April"115 Military Hospital, Ward 10A Heidelberg, signed by Ted, written in pencil, Dated in ink as April 18, 1942. All three letters are to Marjorie and also signed by Censor, ParkHill.ww@, rabaul, romance, letters, troop ships, censors

Carved wooden face mask with hollow eyes, nose and mouth. Decorated with ochre, yellow, black and white pigment. Top and back of mask is formed with plant serials, woven twine and reeds form the frame and mane down the centre and back of the mask. Hessian inside the mask.

Wooden mask carved from log with small hollow at back. Decorated in ochre, yellow, black and white pigment with shells for eyes. Tongue extends from mouth and white tusks stretch between the mouth and the top of the head. Dried plant material covers the top of the head.

Head mask with wood face and plant fibres surrounding the mask as a head and beard. Thin cane pieces extend out and are wrapped in green or red wool and hung with faded ribbons.

Hollow head, cylindrical with 'dorsal' piece at the top of the head. Black pigment with some yellow and red. Mouth open, teeth shown, small ears and deeply carved eyes.

Flat rectangular background with rounded corners at top with high relief carving of two birds on each side, with a snake between them. The head of the snake is in one beak and the tail in the other. Decorated with yellow, black, ochre and white pigments.

Face made of bark, painted white, blue, red and pink. Dried swamp used to make hair with twisted cane, wrapped with fabric, on either side. Long pieces of matted, dried plant fibres attached to chin as beard.

Large carved head in hardwood. Painted black with a red nose and brow. There is a small possum on the top front of the head and a bird on the crown.

Limestone carving of human figure standing on solid base, knees slightly bent, hands resting on hips. Narrow torso with protruding genitals. Facial features clearly defined. Mouth Wide and lips pouted.

Inspected by Joanna Freslov (2.6.2008) - possibly made in New Guines.A hand-carved walking stick of light brown wood. It has a carved snaked curled around its length. Wood burning has been used to decorate the snake decoration.carving eyhnographic walking-stick

Souvenir made by a serviceman during World War 2 at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational activity.Silver plated metal knife engraved both side with the words Wewak Souvenir also engraved on one side. On the other side is Best wishes from Harold. Knife blade bullet shaped handle.domestic items, cutlery

War news for Australian armed forces in BougainvilleAustralian newspaper, the Torokina Times, Vol 1, No 55, from Bougainville. It is a typed publication on brown paper. There are two double-sided pages. The first page includes a special order by Major General W Bridgeford, Commander 3 Australian Division dated 30 October 1945. Number of typed articles within the newspaper are: GENERAL MARSHAL DELIVERS STERN WARNING TO AMERICA BRITISH PM TO VISIT AMERICA FOR TALKS ONO ATOMIC BOMB US MARINES STAND TO IN CHINA PRESIDENT VARGAS RESIGNS IN BRAZIL TRADE UNION LEADER URGES GUARANTEED FAMILY INCOME OF 5 POUNDS A WEEK SPORTING SECTION NEWS BRIEFS torokina times, bougainville, australian armed forces, wwii newspaper, newspaper

Collected on a visit to Rabaul to visit Alec and Denise Kinnane.Yellowing paper with green print.Written in pidgin English. Pidgin News Supplement to the Times Courier, Wednesday, January 18, 1961. PISIN NIUSPEPA BILONG OL MAN = Pidgin Newspaper belonging to the old man FOA MAN I KALABUS LONG PAIT LONG BUNG = Four men in gaol after the fight at the market. pidgin english; language; papua; new guinea; newspaper; the new guinea times courier

William Dower took up 10 acres at Mt Dandenong in 1898. He secured a property known as Cambridge Gardens which was located between the present Mt Dandenong Tourist Road and Yarrabee Road. William and his wife Elizabeth had seven sons (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar and Robert) and four daughters (Emmy, May, Ada and Ruby). There was a two room slab hut on the property when they took possession and they added another five rooms using trees from the property. The Pig and Whistle Tea Rooms referred to in the inscription is now Tatra Hut. Sepia coloured photograph (copy of an original) showing a cottage in the centre of a cleared area with a fence at the front and a significant dead tree left of centre. There is an inscription typed below the photograph.1911 Cambridge gardens, Mt Dandenong (Opposite Pig and Whistle Tea Rooms showing the original Main Road)dower, william dower, elizabeth dower, will dower, harry dower, bert dower, walter dower, joe dower, edgar dower, robert dower, emmy dower, ada dower, ruby dower, may dower, tatra hut, pig and whistle, cambridge gardens, yarrabee road

20th Light Horse Regiment serving in a infantry role was posted to Merauke on the southern coast of Dutch New Guinea (now the Indoneasian province of Papua) in 1943. It was the only Australian Light Horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII. Sergeant Adrian Dunne, a native of Tocumwal NSW, was killed in action 12 November 1944. He was aged 25.Rare evidence of the service of the only Australian Light Horse regiment to serve overseas in World War II (1939-45). Timber framed display panel containing Australian Commonwealth Military Forces hat badge (Rising Sun), 'Australia' metal shoulder title, 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-45 British War Medal and 1939-45 Australian Service Medal; and Colour patch of 20th Light Horse Regiment, black over gold. Objects are protected by a Perspex front cover sheet. Sgt Dunne's name is spelled incorrectly on the panel.20th Light Horse / Sgt Adrian Dunn / VX81616 Tocumwal / Killed Dutch New Guinea 1943.military, world war two, wwii, dunn, merauke, new guinea

Pig trough end platepigs, watering, farm

Pig trough end platepigs, watering, farm

3 Little Pigs Gamestawell

Colour slide of food at a function at Legacy House in 1962. The slide shows an elaborate dish of a whole pig and the food laid out in the Level 2 function room. It shows that in the 1960s the walls were painted blue and pink. Was a social function for legatees and their wives. There are 11 slides that appear to be the same function. One mentions President Lobb so it was 1962. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a social function for Legatees and their wives.Colour slide of a table of food, including a whole roasted pig dish, for a social function at Legacy House in the 1962, in a cardboard Agfacolor mount with blue and white stripes on the reverse.Handwritten '5' in pencil.legatee function, wives, food