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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Magazine - Published paper, New Facts About The War in Vietnam
Published by A Special Study Group on Vietnam of the Victoria Branch of the World Federalist of Canada. Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation publisher.A faded paper 8 paged 'magazine'. Black type; front cover has border around edge. Each page is numbered. New Facts/About The/War In/Vietnamrussel, bertrand, world federalist of canada, vietnam -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Gay Halstead 1929, Story of the RAAF Nursing Service 1940-1990, 1994
Established in July 1914, the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service (RAAFNS) personnel expanded from 45 in December 1940 to 616 in December 1945. Miss Margaret Irene Lang was appointed Matron-in -Chief and her staff's conditions in service were similar to those of the Australian Army Nursing Service. The nurses were originally attached to RAAF bases in Australia but later served in New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. With the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit (MAETU), established in 1944, nurses helped with aerial evacuation of casualties and were involved with the liberation of Prisoners of War from Singapore and other areas. The service was disbanded at the end of World War Two, but in 1948 a peace-time service was formed, and the RAAF nurses have served in the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. They continue to care for the sick and injured at RAAF hospitals. Includes honours, awards and the nominal roll of RAAFNS 1940-1952.Illustrated book with blue cover. Front cover has a coloured illustration by Vivian and Marjorie Mare of a nurse in uniform standing in front of a plane, the title is printed in blue and the author's name printed in white. Title and author's name are also printed in white on the spine. The back cover has a collage of black and white photographs of RAAF personnel including nurses. Limited edition of 1000 copies.non-fictionEstablished in July 1914, the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service (RAAFNS) personnel expanded from 45 in December 1940 to 616 in December 1945. Miss Margaret Irene Lang was appointed Matron-in -Chief and her staff's conditions in service were similar to those of the Australian Army Nursing Service. The nurses were originally attached to RAAF bases in Australia but later served in New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. With the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit (MAETU), established in 1944, nurses helped with aerial evacuation of casualties and were involved with the liberation of Prisoners of War from Singapore and other areas. The service was disbanded at the end of World War Two, but in 1948 a peace-time service was formed, and the RAAF nurses have served in the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. They continue to care for the sick and injured at RAAF hospitals. Includes honours, awards and the nominal roll of RAAFNS 1940-1952.royal australian air force nursing service-history, world war 1939-1945-medical care-australia, military nursing-australia, nurses, nursing -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Souvenir (item) - Framed image of Jade Buddha, 02/10/2010
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centrepiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 metres tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace was carved from a rare boulder of translucent gemstone-quality jade (“Polar Pride”) that was discovered in Canada in the year 2000. The framed image of the Jade Buddha reflects the dates for the exhibition held at Kim Quang Temple.jade buddha, memorabilia -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Photograph (item) - Framed image of Jade Buddha at Phap Vuong Monastery, 16/02/2010
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centrepiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 metres tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace was carved from a rare boulder of translucent gemstone-quality jade (“Polar Pride”) that was discovered in Canada in the year 2000. The image of the Jade Buddha was taken at Phap Vuong Monastery, Escondido.jade buddha, memorabilia -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Photograph (item) - Image of Ian and Judy Green with Nguyen Thi Doan, Vice President of Vietnam at Phat Tich Temple, Bac Ninh Vietnam, 22/05/2009
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centrepiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 metres tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace was carved from a rare boulder of translucent gemstone-quality jade (“Polar Pride”) that was discovered in Canada in the year 2000. The image was taken at Phat Tich Temple during the Jade Buddha Tour.jade buddha, memorabilia -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, C. WEICKHARDT, 1919
PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN DURING PEACE CELEBRATIONS AT THE END OF WORLD WAR 1 - 1919.1 .2 ORIGINAL SEPIA POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH, FRASER STREET, CLUNES, PEACE CELEBRATIONS, FLAGS, PEACE SIGN AND CROWDS IN 1919. .3 .4 SEPIA COPIES OF THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH PRINTED ON GLOSS PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER .5 BLACK AND WHITE ENLARGED COPY OF THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH PRINTED ON MATTE PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPERPHOTO BY C. WEICKHARDT CLUNES,FRASER STREET, NO. 1 PHOTO BYC. WEICKHARDT CLUNES CHS. SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES. NO.1local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations, peace 1919 -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Photograph (item) - Image of Mai Thi Thu Dung, Australian Ambassador Allaster Cox, Judy Green, Ian Green and the Abbot of Phat Tich Monastery at opening ceremony, 16/05/2009
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centrepiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 metres tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace was carved from a rare boulder of translucent gemstone-quality jade (“Polar Pride”) that was discovered in Canada in the year 2000. The image was taken at the opening ceremony of the Phat Tich Monastery in Bac Ninh Vietnamjade buddha, memorabilia -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Certificate (item) - Framed proclamation honoring the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace. Proclaimed by Chairwoman Pam Slater-Price and all members of San Deigo County Board of Supervisors. Declaring the day to be 'Jade Buddha For Universal Peace Day', 07/02/2010
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace was carved from a rare boulder of translucent gemstone-quality jade (“Polar Pride”) that was discovered in Canada in the year 2000. The proclamation presented by Ron Roberts is honoring the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace.jade buddha, memorabilia -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Photograph (item) - Framed photograph of Judy and Ian Green with the monks and hostesses at Dai Nam Temple, Himeji, Japan, 25/08/2013
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centrepiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 metres tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.The image shows Ian Green, Great Stupa Chairman, with his wife and Stupa Board member Judy, being presented with flowers at Dai Nam Temple in Himeji during the Jade Buddha tour to Japan. The viewing of Jade Budda at Dai Nam Temple took place from 17 to 25 August 2013.jade buddha, memorabilia -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Certificate (item) - A certificate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts congratulating the Linh Son Temple in recognition of receiving the Jade Buddha, 05/06/2010
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centrepiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 metres tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This is a congratulatory certificate in recognition of the Linh Son Temple receiving the Jade Buddha of Universal Peace during its USA/Canada tour from 2010 – May 2011.jade buddha, memorabilia -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Photograph (item) - A photograph of the Jade Buddha displayed at Phat Da Buddhist Temple, San Diego, California, 06/02/2011
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centrepiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 metres tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This framed photograph shows the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace on display at Phat Da Buddhist Temple in San Diego, California. jade buddha, memorabilia -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Artwork, other (item) - Mounted picture of Shakyamuni Buddha presented by Thich Minh Hieu, Abbot of Minh Quang Temple Sydney, August 2009
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This artwork was presented to the Great Stupa to commemorate the Jade Buddha viewing at the Minh Quang Temple in Sydney.jade buddha, memorabilia -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Plaque (item) - Plaque award of appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Ian Green, 23/10/2010
The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This plaque, awarded to Ian and Judy Green by Bat Nha Buddhist Temple in Santa Ana, California, acknowledges their dedication and contribution to the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace. Crafted from wood with an engraved metal plate, it represents gratitude for their efforts in promoting unity, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment. As a formal token of appreciation, this plaque highlights the significance of their work in spreading the message of peace. jade buddha, memorabilia -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Plaque (item) - Plaque honoring Ian Green for his exemplary leadership, generosity, and commitment in promoting the belief of Jade Buddha toward universal peace around the world, 07/02/2010
... toward universal peace around the world.... in promoting the belief of Jade Buddha toward universal peace around... peace around the world. Plaque Plaque honoring Ian Green for his ...The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This wooden plaque with an engraved metal plate symbolizes formal recognition of Ian Green’s exemplary leadership, generosity, and commitment to spreading the message of universal peace. His efforts in guiding the Jade Buddha’s journey helped forge meaningful connections between Buddhist communities and individuals worldwide. The significance of this plaque extends beyond personal acknowledgment, representing an appreciation for Green’s impact on the success of the Jade Buddha’s global tour and the values it embodies. Preserving this plaque ensures continued recognition of his contributions and reinforces the ongoing importance of fostering peace and interfaith harmony. jade buddha, memorabilia