North Deborah Gold Mine steel poppet head, Breen Street, Golden Square. Image shows a steel poppet head, winding wheels on top with ore bins on right hand side. Not visible on top of poppet head are two air raid siren horns, installed during World War 2. Fig tree growing near shaft.Kay MacGregor 2012bendigo, mining, north deborah gold mine

Black and white photograph of Sydney Ernest Anderson and another unknown man.military, world war 2

L.H.Q. Cartographic Coy. Aust. Survey Corps. Christmas 1943 menu. Green cover with various festive drawing. Inside a picture of Fortuna with more festive drawing and the menu at the Corporals and Sappers' Mess.military, world war 2

Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday, November 27, 1943. Two black and white photographs of women in uniform in an outdoor setting. The first is captioned: with Warrant officer Durack (third from left) are from left Cpl Nolte, Cpl Hands, Cpl P. Priest, Cpl H. Morton, Sergeant W. Sprott and Cpl G. Glover. The smiles are for the A.W.A.S. first birthday in Bendigo and for general satisfaction of barracks life. The second is captioned: Group of A.W.A.S. members taken in the garden of their barracks, where one year's residence in Bendigo was celebrated yesterday. From left: Spr. V. Edwards, Private M. Treloar, Private A. Geddes, Spr. A. Lewis, Spr. W. Hyatt. Standing from left: Spr. M. McPherson, Private M. Penton, Spr. G. Johns, Spr. M. Simonds, L/Cpl J. Murray, Pte. G. Simpson, Spr. N. Jeffrey and Spr. S. Pieydell.military, world war 2

Black and white photograph of a group of women in uniform standing outside Fortuna villa. On the back Reg. by A.M.W.S. barracks, Bendigo, 1943. Marked with blue cross is A.M. Priest.military, world war 2

Army driving licence No. 71896 issued to Anderson Sydney Ernest. Date: 10/06/1943. Vehicle type: trucks and testing officer coursemilitary, world war 2

Army driving licence issued to Anderson Sydney Ernest. Licence No. 34276 dated 22/07/1941, for class I and class II vehicles.military, world war 2

Forty pages booklet Army No. V12485, Rank Corporal, Name: Anderson S.E. Australian Military Forces A.A.B. 83 revised August, 1944. Record of service book male member.military, world war 2

LHQ Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps (OC Maj WM Sarll). Athletic sports meeting, Upper Reserve, Bendigo. Monday 31stJanuary 1944, first event at 12.45pm Eight pages listing all the events and the participants.military, world war 2

Small booklet titled: the Australian Survey Corps 1915-1965. On the black and white cover a picture of the entry gate at Fortuna villa. On the first page a welcome to the open day at AHQ Svy Regt on Sunday 14 November, 1965 to mark the Jubilee year, after a brief history of the Royal Australian Survey corps and of Fortuna villa, the booklet list all the personnel, black and white photos of Fortuna are included.military, world war 2

Two copies of the Magna Carto Magazine of the Australian Survey corps. Issue two and four. Issue two has a drawing of a soldier and a map and compass with the words 1910-1943 on the cover. Issue four has a group of soldiers around a table with the words ''the duffer who left a tree in the contour negative!!''.military, world war 2

Photocopy of certificate of discharge No.66699 issued by the Australian Military Forces to VF507923 Agnes Mary Anderson, Australia army medical women's service who enlisted on the 22nd day of May 1943, who served for three hundred and ninety-eight days. Dated 22/04/1944military, world war 2

The 2017 Official Coin Collection – Legends of the Anzacs: Medals of Honour – commemorates 14 significant military honours (both Imperial and Australian honours) awarded to Australians throughout the 100 years of Anzac. This folder contains all 14 coins released as part of the News Corp program including the 4 unique issue 25 cent coins. Each coin design explores a different medal and the stories behind them, inspired by images supplied by the Australian War Memorial, Gary Ramage and the Australian Government Department of Defence. Coins presented in a card, which can be housed in the display folder. The themes featured in this collection include: Twenty Five Cent Coins: Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Medal for Gallantry, George Cross. Twenty Cent Coins: Star of Gallantry, Distinguished Service Cross, Nursing Service Cross, Military Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Victory Medal, 1939 - 1945 Star, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Australian Operational Service Medal, Australian Defence Medal.military, world war 2, legends of the anzac

Folder of research material compiled by Carol Holsworth. Received at History House in July 2023. White Hills Cemetery WW 2 Burials Includes information on graves, plaques, inscriptions and family history of WW2 veterans buried in the White Hills Cemetery in Bendigo. Includes service details on each veteran printed from the World War 2 Nominal Roll. https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2Carol Holsworthbendigo, cemetery, ww 2 burials

Black and white photograph of a group of women in uniform. On the back the name Agnes Mary Priest.military, world war 2

Black and white photograph of Sydney Ernest Anderson and Agnes Mary (Peggy) Anderson nee Priest. They are sitting on the outside staircases to a building.military, world war 2

Black and white photograph. On the back: new end wall, Bendigo, Peg's barracks.military, world war 2

Small black and white photograph of three men pushing a truck that looks is booged down. On the back Sydney's first driving and school maintenance bivouac - 1943(?)military, world war 2

Black and white photograph of caporal Priest A.A.M.W.S. Bendigo. She is sitting on a rock holding a cat, outside a wooden building.military, world war 2

Black and white photograph of three man in the bush. On the back in pencil the names of Sydney Anderson, George Angwin and Terry McCabe.military, world war 2

History of the post World War II Migrant Ship Fairsea. The Fairsea made several journeys to Australia under the International Refugee Organisation (IRO) from 1949 to 1951, carrying displaced persons affected by World War II. She was later chartered by the Australian Government to transport assisted immigrants from Britain and also New Zealand between 1949 and 1969.MRs B SmythA framed oil painting of the migrant ship MV FairseaFairseamv fairsea, migrant ships

The Australis retains a significant place in Australian immigration history as the last ship to carry government assisted immigrants to Australian shores in 1977. She had the largest passenger capacity of any post World War II immigrant ship to regularly visit Australia and many passengers fondly remember her grandeur and remnants of Art Deco style.Mrs B SmythA framed oil painting of the migrant ship SS AustralisAustralisss australis, migrant ships

Cream cotton table centre. Silk World War 1 embroidered motif in centre. (maybe added later? From old silk postcard) Silk embroidered floral motifs surrounding centre motif. Cotton machine made fringing machine stitched. Motif: British and ?flags. Forget me not. Old Box 85.2 flags - Union Jack and red flag with 'Forget me Not' Union Jack in corner., Blue floral forget-me-not embroidery.manchester, table linen, cotton and silk table runner

Photocopy of James Madden in uniform resting his right arm on a ledge and his right leg hooked behind his left leg. James is wearing a red shirt, with gold buttons and braid, dark navy pants with white sash from left to right, belt and gloves. James also has his sheathed sword being held in the crook of his left arm. His right boot indicates that he is wearing spurs.13 page typewritten letter written whilst aboard the SS. Orion on the Mediterranean Sea , 28 march 1938. The letter gives details of the sights and goods able to be purchased in the area. Small letter envelope with the name of Harcourt Granite Quarries J. Blight and Co., Proprietors, if not claimed within ten days to be returned to the Manager, printed in the bottom left corner.S. T. King Williamson Sandhurst.military, world war 2, james madden

Produced in conjuction with the Women of Port Melbourne exhibition and launched 20.10.2005 at the Port Melbourne library by History Librarian Kay Rowan. Phyllis lives in Williamstown but revisits Port often. .01- note that this copy was signed by the author, but is the first incorrect printing. A caption on page 2 was altered and a paragraph changed on page 6 to eliminate personal reference and the first print supposedly destroyed so it is unknown how she obtained this copy."Port Melbourne"s Child - Memories of early years in Pickles Street" A5 book, 24 pages with 9 photos and map, by Phyllis Albinson Kelly. Yellow ochre cover Misprinted edition erroneously signed by author Signed by the author "To Port Melbourne Historical Society - Thank You - Phyllis Kellyfamilies, built environment, education, war - world war ii, health - general health, phyllis albinson kelly, knights staples, dawsons emporium, our lady of mt carmel

Black & White Photo of Hill Family Post World War I. Total 2 Photos. Doreen September 1920, woman standing in front of fir tree, lady is wearing a dark skirt and coat, white shirt, broad brimmed hat, Man in background, white shirt, grey trousers, left hand on hip , high fence, gable roofed building in the background , four chimneys, September 1920. Tom & Jack, both dressed in dark clothing with short pants and dark socks, also puppy to the left, right background shows white house in the far background, on a haystack.Hilda Hill Personal Collectionaustralia, history, post war life

A plastic bag containing ephemeral items. (I) A Christmas card dated Christmas 1918 New Year 1919. Printed for Wor.Bro. G.A. Pethard W.M., Golden and Corinthian Lodge, No. 7, Bendigo. It has a photo of the Masonic Temple Bendigo in the centre of the card. (II) 2 copies of the Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division newspaper depot tags.(III) An assortment of cards and ephemeral pieces of paper. (IV) A thankyou gift card to the Mayoress (Mrs. Geo. Pethard) from the Debutantes set of 1952 thanking her for her support and wishing her the best in the years ahead. (V) A 'Well done, Boys!' welcome home tag. (VI) Golden Square Methodist Church invitation to a social evening on 17th. August, 1951 in aid of the Carpet Fund. It is in the form of a rhyme and a small hand made money bag. (VII) A Melbourne Cricket Club lady's ticket dated 1961-62 (VIII) A printed 1911 Xmas card from Mrs Mulgrove and Frank, 'Charlton,' Church Street, Woking. (IX) 8 tickets for various welcome home socials to the Golden Square returned soldiers 1918.lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, christmas, golden and corinthian lodge bendigo, masonic temple bendigo, 1952 mayoral debutantes set, golden square methodist church, melbourne cricket club, world war 1, golden square returned soldiers, australian comforts fund.

An assortment of ephemera in a plastic bag. (I) A handwritten list of concert items relating to W.W.I. (II) A Christmas gift card sent to the Pethard family. (III) Pte. W.H. Pethard A.I.F. Name tag. (IV) Lucerne post card with an unknown family message. (V) 2 empty envelopes. One has been sent from the front to Miss Lydia Pethard and has a censor stamp on it. (VI) A small cream sports meeting programme for the 2nd Aust. Inf. Brigade dated 11-6-17. (VII) A small map of Bendigo for attendees of the Independent Order of Rackabites Annual Conference held in Bendigo on March 13th to 16th, 1916. (VIII) An airgraph letter sent to Mrs. L. Chancellor from Wilf. Leech, RAAF Base, London 1944 thanking her for a hamper she sent him - through the ACF -the Australian Comforts Fund . (IX) An empty book titled 'Golden Square Methodist Girls Guild.' (X) A small brown 'Cole's Pocket Spelling Guide.'lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, world war 1, entertainment, concert, music, australian infantry force, lucurne, post card, correspondence, communication, australian infantry brigade sports programme, independent order of rackebites, map, bendigo, airgraph, hamper, world war ii, australian comforts fund, spelling guide, education