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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, RAAF WW2, Reg Pollock Bendigo, C.1945 -46
The Air Gunner is Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details.Light khaki folding card board frame with a B & W Portrait of an RAAF Air Gunner in uniform, wings with "AG" and set of 5 ribbons.At bottom of photo, "Reg Pollock Bendigo"photographs, dfc, ag -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Anniversary of National Service medal
tis replica Anniversary of National Service 1951-1975 Medal. The ANSM was introduced on 2001 to recognise those who completed their obligation under the two National Service Schemes that operated in Australia between 1951 and 1972Bronze round medal depicting crossed swords, anchor and wings with a star above. Ribbon is striped brown, blue, green, white, navy and gold.Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972australian medal, national service, anniversary -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Tie
A Royal Australian Airforce tie - navy blue, red & gold crown, blue circle with white centre, gold eagle, wings outstretched across it.clothing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Serviette Ring
Round china serviette/napkin ring with duck head & wing on top & feet. Ring is beige, wings green and ducks bill and feet are orange.domestic items, table setting -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Service Dress, Army
Jacket with Cpl. Strips, 1X Parachute Wings, Red Landard, 2X sets of ribbons, 1X belt. 1X tie, 1x pair pants.uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Colour photo (series of 3 photos) of a possible stained glass window depicting a Kingfisher type of bird swooping down with outstretched wings to water. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Red Headed Woodpecker, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
Red Headed Woodpeckers can be found in Southern Canada and a large portion of the United States of America, generally migrating to the south if they originated in the northern regions. Their habitat is open forests or savannahs. They are classed as omnivores, finding food from pecking at wood or in flight. The Red Headed Woodpecker is threatened in Canada and some areas of the United States due to deforestation, lack of deadwood for nesting, competition with other birds, and a lack of food. They are an important part of the ecosystem, controlling insect populations and pollinating flora. Red Headed Woodpeckers typically have a beautiful, vibrant red neck and head, a stark white chest, black back, and black wings with white secondary remiges. They have a large chisel-like beak, suitable for foraging for their food. Their heads are rounded and they have short tails. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This Red Headed Woodpecker is a small to medium-sized bird found in North America. This specimen is tricoloured: it has a red head and neck, a white chest, a black back, and black wings with white secondary remiges. It has a large chisel-like beak. This specimen has pest or humidity damage on the neck and head area. This specimen is standing on a wooden mount with a swing tag attached to it's leg.Swing-tag: 151a. Unnamed / Catalogue page, 60 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, red headed woodpecker -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Model Plane
Model Meteor Jet fighter/bomber made of alumimum painted silver with clear plastic cockpitRed, white and blue roundels on wings and fuselage Red, white and blue idenitfication markings on tail.Flap markings painted on wingflaps and tail .plane, model -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Buttons etc. R A A F, Circa 1980
4 x large buttons. 4 x small tunic buttons. I x set of cufflinks.Tunic buttons (crown & wings insignia) gold coloured. Cufflinks School of Radio Laverton. Alloy Green insert. Black edge. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Weston Bate et al, Liardet's Water-colours of Early Melbourne, 1972
Purchased by member Peter Libbis from Pig's Wings Bookstore, who had it sent down from Sydney for usWeston Bate's 'Liardet's Water-colours of Early Melbourne' 101 pp with reproductions of fourty Liardet paintings. MUP 1972arts and entertainment, melbourne, hotels, built environment, natural environment, liardet family, emerald hill, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet, weston bate, susan adams, st kilda -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - RAAF - Schedule Of Spare Parts For Rowered Flight Control System Components - Mirage
Description: Publisher: CAC Pages: 50 Binding: Binder Keywords: Mirage - New Wings Project Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Draft of a History of Australian National Airways, The Story of an Airline by George Farwell
Draft history of ANA, following on from "Wings of Tomorrow". This chapter follows the development of the company after the Second World War. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Barking Owl (Male), Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Barking Owl is a nocturnal, medium sized (390-440 mm) bird of prey native to Australia, parts of Papua New Guinea, and the Moluccas. Males are generally slightly larger by weight than females and they are only one of small number of owl species that do not exhibit marked sexual dimorphism. Barking Owls have characteristic vocalisations, ranging from 'a 'woof woof' barking dog sounds to shrill, human-like scream sounds, which reportedly alarmed early European settlers. The Barking Owl's shrill and explosive vocalisation is sometimes associated with Bunyip mythology or referred to as 'the screaming woman call'. The male call is slightly lower in pitch than the female, and males and females often duet, contrasting low and high pitches. The owls are brown-grey in colour with white spots on the wings and vertically streaked chest. Their eyes are large and yellow. Barking Owls may be vulnerable in some parts of Australia due to woodland habitat loss. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century. This male Barking Owl is average sized with brown, grey and white spots and vertical chest streaks. The face and breast are lighter in colour than the wings and dorsal plumage. The eyes are large and dark and the legs and feet are yellowish. The eyes are large and yellow irises and the legs and feet are yellowish. The specimen stands on a wooden perch pedestal with identification tags attached to its leg. 17. / Bookook Owl / See catalogue page, 4 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, owls, barking owls, screaming woman call, yowing, woodland birds, birds of prey, australian owls, endangered, loss of habitat, woodland habitat, bunyip, australian early settler mythology -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - SERVICE BADGE, AMOR SYDNEY, 1948
Issued to Roy Thurlow, refer collection Cat No 4688P. This badge issued if person did not serve outside Australia.Badge, metal, gold colour, crown at top followed by depiction of wings, rising sun and anchor, rear has a pin attachment with raised and stamped letteringOn front,”SERVICE AUSTRALIA”. On rear stamped, “984272”badges, awards, service australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE GERMAN, C. 1914-18
The badge souvenired by Herbert H Brownlee No 6312 AIF. Refer 444 for service history also 441.4, 443P, 483.2.Large pressed brass, shape is eagle with wings outstretched, crown on eagles head. Centre scroll through the middle. under scroll in large letters "FR""Mitt-Gott. Fur Koenig-und Vaterland"numismatics-badges, germany, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGE, Est 1939-43
Belonged to David Andrew No 400247 RAAF, KIA 5.4.43. Refer 2084, 2085, 2091.Badge, metal, small black crown and small black bird wings outstretched. Both affixed to a metal plate via 3 small bolts with nuts.badges, military, raaf -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Craft - Leadlight Display, Together Then, Together Again
Coloured glass panel of sky, Long Tan Cross, Rising Sun, Anchor and Airforce Wings. Red scroll with gold lettering Together then, Together AgainTogether Then, Together Againleadlight panel, long tan cross -
Australian Gliding Museum
Machine - Glider – Sailplane, 1955
The EP-1 "Spruce Goose" sailplane was designed and built by Ted Pascoe in 1955 as a smaller than average single seat sailplane that could be operated by two or three people. At times it was launched by auto-towing by Ted Pascoe and his wife without the aid of a third person at the wing tip. The glider exhibited good soaring capability and was used for some cross country flights. For instance, in 1956 Ted Pascoe succeeded in a 36 mile goal flight during which he attained a maximum height of 4500 feet. It was flown at the Mt Gambier Gliding Club from 1956 until about 1961. The Log Book shows that it was flown at Everard in 1961 and at Everard, Waikerie, Gawler and Keith in 1962. There is a gap in flying record for this aircraft from 1962 until 1967. From 1967 to 1972 it was flown regularly at various places in South Australia including Whitwarta, Stonefield, Renmark, and Gawler. For many years it was owned and flown by Mervyn Gill of the Balaklava Gliding Club.The EP-1 glider is an example of a successful Australian home built design from the 1950s. It was one of a small number of notable locally designed gliders of less than the usual 15 metre wing span from the 1950s and 1960s.Small, light weight, sailplane of wooden construction with fabric covering on wings (strutted), elevator and rudder. Instruments have been removed and control column is not in place. Serial Number GFA/HB/24 australian gliding, glider, sailplane, spruce goose, ep 1, ted pascoe, mt gambier gliding club, mervyn gill, balaklava gliding club -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Headwear, Officers Cap, 1970 - 1971
Wing Commander John Downing RAAF Cap Blue - cloth with Ensignia Red Crown - Gold Wings - 4 Gold Leaves with Leather Insert Band.john downing, wing commanders raaf cap -
Tennis Australia
Book, Post 1949
Book: 'Wings On My Tennis Shoes', 198 pages. Hardcover with dust jacket. Edition uncertain (first published 1949). Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Domestic object - Biscuit tin, Mac's Butter Shortbread tin
Mac's Shortbread Co dates its history back to a family bakery in Abbotsford opened in the 1860's producing bread for the goldfields. This eventually became McAlpine's Flour. This business was sold in 1960 and the family then purchased a cake shop, leading to building a biscuit factory. (This is thought to have been the Surrey Hills site). The company outgrew this and moved to Kerang. (Further research required.)This tin is material evidence of the small area of industrial activities that once existed in Surrey Hills.A cylindrical tin with a silvered interior and the outside finished in a white enamel paint, on which are a pattern with 3 butterflies with tartan wings. there is a small printed paper label1. Mac's / MAC'S SHORTBREAD CO. 1 NORFOLK ROAD, SURREY HILLS, VIC. AUST 3127. 836 0333 BUTTER SHORTBREAD INGREDIENTS WHEAT FLOUR, CHOICE BUTTER, SUGAR< EVAPORATED MILK, BAKING POWDER 300g NETbakeries, surrey hills, mac's shortbread, norfolk road -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Armstrong-Whitworth Argosy 650 Series Illustrated Parts Catalogue Volume 4, Chapters 53-91, AW. 650 Aircraft Manual
Topics include fuselage, nacelles, stabilisers, windows, wings, air, ignition, engines, propellers, starting, oil, exhausts, charts and turbines. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Pelican, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Pelican is commonly found throughout Australia, Papua New Guinea and Western Indonesia. The large throat pouch plays an important part in the diet of this species. The bill enables the Pelican to locate fish in murky water because of its sensitivity and it also has a hook at the end of the upper mandible which is used for gripping slippery foods. Pelicans work together large flocks to catch food by driving fish into one location by using their large bills and by beating their wings. A wild Pelican may live between ten to 25 years or more. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Pelican is a large specimen of white, black, orange and pink colouring. This specimen has the characteristic elongated bill with a large throat pouch. The bill and throat pouch are a combination of orange and light pink colouring. The neck is pale white which continue onto the specimen's back. The wings are tipped with black and the stomach has light brown colouring. The feet are large and webbed and are stood on a wooden platform. The eyes are made of glass and surrounded by pink coloured folds.taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, pelican -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Armstrong-Whitworth Argosy 222 Series Illustrated Parts Catalogue Volume 3, Chapters 57-83, Argosy Series 222 Illustrated Parts Catalgoue Volume 3, Chapters 57-83
Topics include wings, propellers, power plant, engine controls, engine indicating, exhaust, starting, water injection, and accessory gear boxes. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Masked Lapwing, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Masked Lapwing is a grown-dwelling bird with distinctive large yellow wattles that hang from the sides of its face. The bird has white feathers with black and brown markings. This particular Masked Lapwing has black decorating its hind neck on the sides of the breast which reveal this specimen to be a southern subspecies. The Masked Lapwing appears throughout Australia and is also common in Indonesia, New Guinea, New Caledonia and New Zealand. The Masked Lapwing is known to be fearlessly defendant of its nest and will dive at people who intrude. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Masked Lapwing is standing on a wooden platform. Its wings are slightly elevated and head is turned towards right wing in a slight decline. The stomach feathers are mostly white and the wings are brown. Black feathers decorate the top of the head, the hind neck and the sides of the breast. The bird has tall legs and long yellow wattles covering its face. The small eyes are made from glass.2... Plover See Catalogue, page, 32.taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, masked lapwing, plover -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, AEROPLANE, unknown
Item in the collection re Wing Commander Leonard Bacon OBE. Refer Cat No 7510.2 for his extensive service history. Brown tarnished bi-plane. Propellers and wheels and two wings. Struts attaching upper wing to plane is missing and most of the propeller missing. Propeller is movable as are wheels.trench art, model plane -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET AND BELTS, RAAF, C.1939 - 45
Uniform issued to Henry Victor Evans No 418655 RAAF, refer Cat No 1760.4.1) JJacket twill cotton, navy blue colour with Navigator wings. .2).3) belts twill cotton, navy blue colour with black metal buttons.uniforms, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, AIR FORCE, C.1939 - 45
Photo, black & white, showing a Sunderland Aircraft. On its wings & in front of it are a large number of airmen. The aircraft is in front of a camouflaged hanger. The photo is glued to a Weeties packet.photography-photographs, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE, Post 1945
Badge issued to K.W.Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4 medals and service history also 2195, 2196P.Badge "Returned from Active Service" brass, crown over Rising Sun, Wings and Anchor, Boomerang under. Rear has 2 lugs for clothing attachment.Front, "Returned from Active Service" Rear, "257624" "Issued by C/wealth Govt"badges, military, active service -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Hewitt's cradle pessary associated with Dr Frank Forster, c. 1870 to 1930
The pessary was first made of hard rubber then later from vulcanite. A major manufacturer was Allen & Hanburys, London. They were made in six sizes. The pessary was used to support the uterus in cases of prolapse of the uterus or assisted the conditions of relaxation of the vagina and reduction of vaginal hernia. The designer of this pessary was William Morse Graily Hewitt (1828-1893), a British gynaecologist, obstetrician and physician.Pessary is made out of black vulcanite. Has two hinged wings with a hole through the centre, and when placed on a flat surface the object forms the shape of a "V".intrauterine device, pessary