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Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - SHIRE OF MCIVOR, FRAMED, C.1940
Robert Hunter GOLDIE, VX40795 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 9.7.1940 age 25 years. He was discharged with the rank of Sgt on 24.11.1941 serving in the 2/24th Battalion.Coloured certificate with Australian & Union Jack flags mounted with green border. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. On certificate: “GOD, KING AND COUNTRY SHIRE OF MCIVOR. Presented to Private Robert Goldie for active service overseas. 31st August 1940” Signed by: “President, Councillor & Shire Secretary” Bottom L: “Red seal” In black print on white background under certificate: “Donated by R Fair”certificate, shire, mcivor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ROBERTS' NUGGET 1931
... from the Bendigo Advertiser, Monday 3 August 1931. The Roberts... August 1931. The Roberts' nugget was found in the Whipstick ...Two-page document, one typed, one handwritten. Extract from the Bendigo Advertiser, Monday 3 August 1931. The Roberts' nugget was found in the Whipstick Forest a short distance from the Crystal Reef, Neilborough by Leslie John Roberts. It was found 30 cm down in clay and weighed 70 ounces. Leslie and his father were unable to find work and were presumably prospecting in the Whipstick.bendigo, mining, roberts' nugget -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Letter of thanks, 1953
School of Mines and Industries, Bendigo, 11 Sept 1953 - Letter of thanks to Lois Roberts for assistance in running the "Night of Splendour" Ball on 11 August 1953; signed by the President and Secretary. Typed letter on cream coloured paper.night of splendour ball, school of mines and industries -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionWork on paper - Vertical file, Awards
A vertical file containing the following items regarding awards of various nature; all individuals having some local connection: 1. ‘Proudly humble retiree’, re Antonio Trivisonno paper and date unknown (1 page); and ‘OAM for seniors work’ Whitehorse Leader, 2.2.2011 (1 page). 2. ‘Antonio Trivisonno - enthusiasm for life’, SHNN, No. 170, Feb./March 2011 (1 page). 3. ‘Boroondara‘s Queen’s Birthday Honours list’, (re David Bottomley and William Swinson) Progress Leader, 14.6.2016 (1 page). 4. ‘Order of Australia awards’, (re David Kissane and John Payne) SHNN c. Feb. 2018 (1 page). 5. ‘Conservator honoured’, (re John Payne) Age ?, 26.1.2018 (1 page). 6. ‘Making world a better place’, (re David Kissane and others) Whitehorse Leader, 29.1.2018 (1 page). 7. ‘Honours for local people’, re Dr Hari Harayan Sinha and Stanley Bruce McKenzie, SHNN 44, Feb./March 1990 (1 page). 8. ‘Congratulations’, re Martin Culkin, Andrew Wall and Jean Jackson, SHNN No. 185 Aug./Sept. 2013 (1 page). 9. ‘A bloomin’ good life’, re Mr. Vivian Bennett, 1989 (source unknown), (1 page). 10. “Know your plants” medallist advises re Mr. Vivian Bennett, 1979 (source unknown), (1 page). 11. ‘Community contributions recognised’ re Caroline Carroll and Jack Ma, SHNN No. 188, Feb./March 2014 (2 pages). 12. Christopher Thorn, SHNN No. 206, Feb./March 2017 (1 page). 13. ‘Calculation is worth a medal’ re Prof. Kate Smith-Miles, Progress Leader, 23.11.2010 (1 page). 14. ‘Reward for dedicated work a dream once thought impossible for Caroline’, re Caroline Carroll, Progress Leader, 28.1.2014 (1 page). 15. ‘Community service – with a smile’, re Nina Buscombe, SHNN No. 92, Feb./March 1998 (1 page). 16. ‘Local resident awarded OAM’, re Charlie Wei Quan Xu, SHNN 225 April/May 2020 (1 page). 17. ‘David Winter, Whitehorse Citizen of the Year’, SHNN 230, Feb./March 2021 (1 page). 18. Gwen Smith Victorian Senior of the Year 2016, The Senior, November, 2016 (1 page). 19. ‘Local Traders win Oz awards!’ SHNN 142, June/July 2006 (1 page). 20. Centenary Medal Presentation 24.3.2003 at Ashwood Secondary College, 12 page booklet provided by Anna Burke, MP, Federal member for Chisholm. Note Elizabeth Meredith. 21. ‘Father of the Year!’ SHNN 138, October/November 2005 re Robert Moodie (1 page). 22. Burwood Bulletin Inc., Issue 159, Autumn 2021, re David Winter (3 sheets). 23. ‘Mont Albert Resident receives Order of Australia’, SHNN 158 re Dr. Rodney Arambewela (1 page). 24. ‘Citizen of the year 2000’, SHNN 106, June/July 2000 re Gert Rainey (1 page). 25. “’Best Friend’ award for Philip Crohn, SHNN 181, Dec. 2012/Jan./2013 (1 page). 26. ‘Surrey Hills Citizen of the Year 2002’, SHNN 118, June/July 2002 re Suzanna Henman (1 page). 27. ‘Bill Chandler awarded OAM’, SHNN 191, August/September, 2014 (1 page). 28. Kevin Donnelly AM, SHNN 206, February/March, 2017 (1 page). 29. ‘Just her cup of tea’, Progress Press, 1.5.2000. (1 page). 30. ‘Congratulations Greg Buchanan!’, SHNN No. 236, February, 2022 (1 page), and Citizenship Ceremony 26.1.2022. (A4 folded sheet). 31. ‘Meet our 2022 Citizens of the Year’, Boroondara Bulletin, March, 2022: Greg Buchanan, Rhea Werner and Belinda Battey (2 sheets). 32. ‘Order of Australia awards’: John Grace AO; Lesley (Pat) Farrant AM; Helen Buckingham OAM; Margaret Zacharin OAM; SHHN No. 215, August-September 2018 (1 page). 33. ‘It’s an Honour!’ Graeme Davison AM; Graham Bartle OAM; Stephen Dinham OAM; SHHN No. 173 August-September 2011 (1 page). 34. Mrs. Anne Patricia Murphy, awarded OAM, (no date), (1 page). 35. Citizen of the year 2023 Maxine Gross, Boroondara Bulletin, March, 2023 (1 page). 36. ‘Citizen of the year 2000’, Gert Rainey, SHNN No. 106, June/July 2000 (1 page). 37. ‘Arthur Tonkin Surrey Hills Citizen of the year 2001’, SHNN No. 112, June/July 2001 (1 page). 38. ‘Surrey Hills Citizen of the year 2001’, Suzanna Henman, SHNN No. 118, June/July 2002 (1 page). 39. ‘Surrey Hills Citizens of the year 2004’, Sue Barnett and Andrew White, SHNN No. 130, June/July 2004 (1 page). 40. ‘A creative and rich life’, Peter Hardham OAM, SHNN ? , June 2019 (1 page). 41. ‘Australia Day Honours’, Craig Kenny and Jillian Wright both OAM and of Mont Albert, SHNN No. 219, April/May 2019, (1 page). 42. Professor Marilyn Liddell, AM, Progress Press, Feb. 2010 (1 page). antonio trivisonno, david bottomley, william swinson, david kissane, dr hari harayan sinha, stanley bruce mckenzie, andrew wall, martin culkin, jean jackson, vivian bennett, caroline carroll, jack ma, christopher thorn, prof. kate smith-miles, nina buscombe, charlie wei quan xu, gwen smith, david winter, robert moodie, elizabeth meredith, rodney arambewela, philip crohn, suzanna henman, gert rainey, bill chandler, kevin donnelly, greg buchanan, rhea werner, belinda battey, john grace, lesley (pat) farrant, helen buckingham, margaret zacharin, graeme davison, graham bartle, stephen dinham, anne patricia murphy, maxine gross, arthur tonkin, peter hardham, andrew white, craig kenny, sue barnett, jillian wright, marilyn liddell, john payne -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ceremorial Object, Carver, Robert Charles 0119223
Pilot Officer Robert Charles CARVER, 24, was a career air force officer in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 the Canberra bomber in which he was in disappeared from a radar screen while returning from a night bombing mission in the northern I Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. An extensive aerial search of the area failed to find any trace of the aircraft or crew and was called off after three days. In April 2009 the wreckage of the Canberra bomber was located in thick jungle in Quang Nam Province near the Laotian border. Human remains discovered near the site were identified in July 2009 as those of Carver and his crew and were repatriated to Australia on 31 August 2009 for burial in separate military funerals.White Wooden Cross with red knitted poppy with green and black centre. The name Carver, Robert Charles 0119223 is stenciled on in black. An Australian flag has been fixed on the back of the Cross. Rank -Pilot Officer - Royal Australian Airforce, No2 Squadron. He died in Vietnam 3rd December 1970Carver, Robert Charles 0119223cross, carver, robert charles, air force officer, royal australian air force, robert charles carver, 0119223, pilot officer, no 2 squadron', 1 corps tactical zone, canberra bomber, quang nam province, laotian border -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Pilot Officer Robert Charles Carver (MIA)
Pilot Officer Robert Charles CARVER, 24was a career air force officer in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 the Canberra bomber he was in disappeared from a radar screen while returning from a night bombing mission in the northern I Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. An extensive aerial search of the area failed to find any trace of the aircraft or crew and was called off after three days. In April 2009 the wreckage of the Canberra bomber was located in thick jungle in Quang Nam Province near the Laotian border. Human remains discovered near the site were identified in July 2009 as those of Carver and his crew and were repatriated to Australia on 31 August 2009 for burial in separate military funerals.Framed black and white head and shoulders photo of P.O. Carver (Missing In Action) in dress shirtphotograph, missing in action, p.o. robert carver, mia, no 2 squadron', canberra bomber, quang nam province, laotian border, royal australian air force, 0119223 -
Narre Warren and District Family History GroupMagazine, AFTC Publishing Pty Ltd, Australian Family Tree Connections January 2005, 2005
Independent Australian genealogy magazine; issues contain Surname register; name listings; has information on print and non print genealogy resources, databases, etc., genealogy events; extensive classifieds for genealogy groups and societies; contents of name registers in back issues listed on journal website.64 pagesnon-fictionIndependent Australian genealogy magazine; issues contain Surname register; name listings; has information on print and non print genealogy resources, databases, etc., genealogy events; extensive classifieds for genealogy groups and societies; contents of name registers in back issues listed on journal website.thomas and edith (williams) kennedy, herbert john smith, alma lillian williams, albert boyd, ronald john boyd, mary martin, mary and margaret kelly, h.a. runcorn, william and emma daniels, catherine (pidgeon) mcdonald, ellen gee, thomas lang, peacock's wharf, sarah eliza bernard, james greenhalgh, mary lenehan, shoalhaven convicts, robert allen - convict, trewella and mackey graves in behanga cemetery, edward roy pitman, mary jane moorish, no 13 section, duntroon july-august 1916 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Vertical file, Beckett Park and Maranoa Gardens
1. ‘Observation tower Beckett Park’, B.H. Reporter, 23.11.1934 (2 pages). 2. ‘Glory of a native garden’, F. Chapman, Literary Section unknown paper, 2.9.1939 (1 page, 2 copies original and copy). 3. Copy ‘Centenary tower’, The Herald, 21.5.1937 (1 page). 4. ‘Maranoa’, Camberwell City News, August, 1990 (1 page). 5. ‘Rotary Club’s gift to garden’, ? Age, 1990s ? (1 page) 6. ‘Maranoa Gardens & Beckett Park’ supplement, Boroondara Bulletin, 1997 (2 page spread). 7. ‘Beckett Park revisited’ by Annie Gillison, 8.7.1985, Melbourne Week ? (1 page). 8. Maranoa gardens Boroondara Council brochure (undated) (1 page). 9. Re Mr. Arthur J. Swaby, information from various sources, undated (1 page). 10. Beckett Park – ‘Glory of a Native Garden’, F. Chapman, unnamed newspaper, 2.9.1939, copy. (1 page). 11. Beckett Park: information re Robert Beckett from various sources (2 pages). 12. ‘Most will like gardens plan’, unnamed newspaper, letter from Dennis Whelan, undated (1 page). 13. Extracts from J.A. Allan’s unpublished history of Camberwell re Beckett Park & Maranoa Gardens, undated (1 page). 14. Maranoa Gardens Self-guided walk, undated (4 page brochure). 15. Notes on F. Chapman and interests, various sources, (2 pages). 16. Empire Day celebrations, extract from Argus, 24.5.1937 (1 page). 17. Extract from Camberwell Conservation Plan, 1989 by McConville (1 page). 18. ‘A lesson in serenity’, Maranoa Botanic Gardens, Balwyn, Domain Review, 7.7.2021 (2 pages). 19. Boroondara City Council Notice of proposed naming of reserve, Progress Leader, 5.12.2019 (1 page). 20. Maranoa Botanic Gardens, undated (double sided pamphlet). 21. 2 extracts from Box Hill Recorder, 23.10.1925 and 27.11.1925 (1 page). 22. Extract from BHR, 15.1.1926 ‘Visit of Field Naturalists Club of Victoria’ (1 page). -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ceremonial object - Bracelet, Missing in Action (MIA) - Pilot Officer Robert Charles CARVER
Pilot Officer Robert Charles CARVER, 24, and Flying Officer Michael Patrick John HERBERT, 24, were both career air force officers in No. 2 Squadron, RAAF. On 3 November 1970 their Canberra bomber disappeared from a radar screen while returning from a night bombing mission in the northern I Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. An extensive aerial search of the area failed to find any trace of the aircraft or crew and was called off after three days. In April 2009 the wreckage of the Canberra bomber was located in thick jungle in Quang Nam Province near the Laotian border. Human remains discovered near the site were identified in July 2009 as those of Carver and Herbert and were repatriated to Australia on 31 August 2009 for burial in separate military funerals.Stainless steel open-ended bracelet engraved with missing serviceman's full name and date missing. In a buff square velvet satin-lined box.Robert Charles Carver, 04/11/70mia, robert charles carver, mia 4/11/1970, robert carver mia, royal australian air force, 0119223, pilot officer, no 2 squadron', 1 corps tactical zone, canberra bomber, laotian border, quang nam province
