A cardboard folder covered with gift paper with pictures of dogs. Inside are cuttings from magazines which are all dog stories. Magazines include 'The Australian Journal,' 'Mother and Home,' 'Housewife,' 'Homes and Gardens' and 'Modern Woman. 1948-1959.recreations, amusements, short stories, lydia chancellor, collection, short stories, animals, dogs, magazines, literature, recreations, writing, ephemera, entertainment, amusements

MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.This image is significant because it depicts aspects of the life of a pioneering family of Falls Creek and the founders of "Skyline", the first lodge at Falls Creek.A set of three photos of the John Meyer and Colin Dunn 1. John Meyer (left) and Colin Dunn at Skyline Falls Creek c1949 2. John Meyer (left) 1948 3. John Meyer at Kiewa c1949 - 1950falls creek, victorian snowfields, joan meyer, colin dunn

The Melton and District State Schools Third Annual Sports held in October in 1939 lists EW Barrie and S Rodgers as announcers. Stan an d/or Alan Rodgers were featured in this role for many years. E.W. Barrie’s appears on the Sports Booklet in 1962, and his association with the sports continued to 1973. In 1968 he donated the House Athletic Shield to the schoolPoster for the Melton and District State School Third Annual Sports eventeducation, sport

Five World War II medals attached to coloured ribbons. Clip on back. Two star medals, bronze, and three silver round medals.The 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star (two medals). On reverse of both, 56830 Tanner KL 1. 1939 1945 with lion, otherside, head of King George, on rim, A31746 Tanner KL. 2. 1939- 1945 with lion, other side, head of King George. 56830 Tanner KL. 3.Head of Queen Elizabeth, otherside, For long-service and good conduct, on rim, A31746 Tanner K.L.ww2 medals,tanner, pacific star., 1939- 1945 star

One of a series of four boards of mounted replica medals of the Australian Defence Forces. This board shows medals pertaining to World War 2. Replicas include different campaign stars and the Defence Medal and Active Service Medal. There is a cloth patch embroidered 'H.M.A.S.' and cap band from HMAS Sydney. The Rising Sun badge and badges for Return from Active Service and a RAAF emblem. The text reproduced at the base accompanied the WW1 memorial plaques. The boards were on display in the Melbourne Legacy Foyer cabinets until June 2017.A record that Legacy holds some war memorabilia as Legatees were once solely returned servicemen.Replica medals from World War 2 mounted on silk inserts into green boards plus additional badges and cap band.Title inscribed in brass plaques say World War 2, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Burma Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, and Australia Service Medal 1939-1945. Cloth badge embroidered 'H.M.A.S.' and a black cap band embossed 'H.M.A.S. Sydney'.medals, world war two

Various Victorian Newspaper covering start of WW2 and end of WW2 and one covering ANZAC Day in 1927.Faded newspapers on yellowed paper with black writing. 1. The Morning Post April 26th 1927 with articles relating to ANZAC Day. Broadsheet format and 10 pages content. 2. The Sun, Wed Aug 20th 1939 covering era up to the Declaration of War in Europe. Tabloid format in 42 pages. 3. The Sun, Sat Sept 2, 1939 covering lead up to Declaration of War on 2nd Sept, 1939. Tabloid format in 48 pages. 4. & 5. Bendigo Advertiser, Thur Aug 16, 1945 re end of WW2 with Japanese Surrender. Broadsheet format with 16 pages. 6. The Herald, Wed Mar 21st, covering key battles of both theatres of WW2. Broadsheet format with 12 pages.bendigo advertiser, the sun, morning post, newspapers, ww2

Frederick Lloyd CARLETON enlisted on 24.10.1939 No VX1555 age 33 Years. He was posted to 2/6th Div Signals but was discharged Medically unfit on 20.1.1940. He then re enlisted on 1.7.1940 No VX33476, posted to 2/23rd Bn 20.8.1940, promoted L/Cpl 14.9.1940, embarked for the Middle East 16.11.1940, promoted to Cpl 18.12.1940, Sgt 14.12.1941, embarked for Australia 31.4.1943 and disembarked Melb 25.2.1943. In the Middle East he was one of 10 to receive a Commander in Chiefs Commendation during Sept 1941. Served in the Tobruk Seige , Lebanon and El Alamein. He met and married a British Army Nursing sister in Palestine 1942. Hospitalised in Seymour Vic with Furuncles. Embarked for Milne Bay from Cairns and disembarked 4.8.1943, embarked 31.1.1944 (unclear) and disembarked 7.2.1944 (unclear), hospital with Malaria 2.6.1944. On discharge being medically unfit 12.9.44 he held the rank of Sergeant. Service abroad was 1023 days.Medal set, court mounted, group of (7) re F.L.Carleton. 1. 1939-45 star, brass colour. 2. Africa star, brass colour with clasp 8th Army. 3. Pacific star, brass colour. 4. Defence medal, round silver colour. 5.War medal 1939-45, round silver colour. 6. Australian service medal, round silver colour. 7. Tobruk commemorative medal "T" shaped."VX33476 F.L.Carleton"numismatics, medals, metalcraft, military

Document: 2 typed letters and 2 typed memos relating to installation of a station light at Castlemaine. Letters are addressed to R. Huddle, Secretary, A.F.U.L.E, on Victorian Railways letterhead, and written from the District Superintendent's Office, Bendigo, dated from 4th. February through to 18th. April 1939. Staple removed from documents. Handwritten note on memo dated 18th. Feb. 1939, by R. Huddle, stating that 'Mr. McKerlie will interview you concerning this matter'.organisation, government, victorian railways, huddle, r., victorian railways, superintendent's office, mckerlie, bendigo

Monument Hill Consolidated (Bgo.) N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated May 10, 12 1939. Also dated 24 Aug 1939 and 2/10/39. Re North Deborah Shares. Instructions to advise on power of directors to sell these shares. Perusing Rules of Co. Letter to you advising on directors' powers to sell. Cost £1.1.0. "R677 de. 24/8/39" written in top left corner.miss g. alice jones - solicitor - account, monument hill consolidated (bgo.) n l, north deborah shares

North Deborah G. M. Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated April 17, 1939, and 24 Aug 1939. Proposed Agreement with Deborah Co. The two companies wanted an agreement to use part of each other's leases. They were sent a letter advising them to transfer to each other the respective portions of the leases. Cost £1.1.0. "R677 del 24/8/39" written in the top left corner.miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, north deborah g. m. co n l., deborah co

Black and white photograph of six people posing in a garden.Written at top left of photo: "Family Perdon, Rutherglen" On back of photo: "Perdon Family Rutherglen 1939 | L - R | Hester Perdon B.1922 Beatrice Perdon Keith Perdon B. | George Perdon B.1924 Samuel Perdon Jean Perdon B.1925"perdon family, hester perdon, beatrice perdon, george perdon, keith perdon, samuel perdon, jean perdon

Letter sent to Black Rock address via first airmail flight Nhill to Melbourne 7.9.1948Envelope with 2 stamps .1X 5d and 1X 1/2dFirst Flight Airmail Service...Nhill to Melbourne 7 Sep 1948 Mr G.Maynard, 6 Woodall St., Black Rock Vic

Soft cardboard cover, yellow print on front & back. Green & orange background, small regimental badge in silhouette. 32 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black / white photos, certificates & maps. Folded & stapled.Front cover: “The Royal Australian Regiment 50th Anniversary 1948 - 1998” Handwritten in blue ink: “Contents p1, Peter Ball, Contents” booklet, 50th, anniversary, rar

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Typed below photograph: "Maroondah Highway. Taken from near Heatherdale Road - 1948". Written on back of another copy, "Coming into Ringwood".

WW2 War Service Badge issued to former soldiers who had served within the boundaries of Australia and who were, therefore, not eligible for the RAS badge. To be worn on civilian clothing.Gold badge with crown on top, rising sun in middle, an anchor at the bottom.On front: Service at bottom of crown. Australia is written at bottom, under anchor. On back: 1948, Issued by C'Wealth Govt, Amor Sydney. 49241australia, wwii, world war 2

Copy of a black and photograph, laminated.1947 Form 4 Teacher Mr Finlayson Courtesy of Violet Calway (Mrs Connell) Form 1 - 1944 to Form 5 - 1948williamstown high school, 1947, class photographs, mr finlayson

The 48 - 215 was the first vehicle produced by GMH specifically for the local Australian market. This vehicle later became better known as the FX. This vehicle was manufactured from 1948 to 1953. From here Holden continued to pursue the goal of producing an Australian car. This involved compromise with GM as Holden managing director, Lawrence Harnett, favoured development of a local design, while GM preferred to see an American design as the basis for "Australia's Own Car". In the end the design was based on a previously rejected post war Chevrolet proposal. The Holden was launched in 1948, creating long waiting lists extending through 1949 and beyond. The name ":Holden" was chosen in honour of Sir Edward Holden, the company's first chairman and grandson of J.A.Holden. Other names considered were "GeM", "Austral", "Melba", Woomrah", " Boomerang", "Emu", and "Canbra", a phonetic spelling of Canberra. Although officially designated " 48-215" the car was marketed simply as "Holden" The unofficial usage of the name "FX" originated within Holden referring to the updated suspension on the 48-48 215 of 1953.This was the first vehicle manufactured solely for the Australian market.4 Door sedan, two pane split screen windscreen, lifting boot and bonnet. Powered by an 132.5 Cubic inch motor.Holden Specialautomobile, holden, 1948, vintage, car

This book was published by Orbost & District Historical Society in 2009 after the death of Graham Dyce in 2007. Graham Dyce was a long-time member of Orbost & District Historical Society. His family came from the Combienbar / Club Terrace district.This is a local history book written by a local author, Graham Dyce.A 144 pp book titled Club Terrace, A Town and its Diary 1895-1939. It has a grey and sepia cover with a sepia photograph of The club Terrace Hotel.The book was written by Graham Dyce.club-terrace-history-settlement gold-mining

This is a medium size newspaper cutting. The paper has yellowed, printing in black ink. It covers crucial events from 1939 - 1945. Unknown paper source. The cutting is taped to a black plastic backing.ww2, newspaper cuttings

Hard covered, illustrated buckram bound book. Red illustrated paper dust cover. 536 cut pages. Contains illustrations & photos all theatre & World War II 1939 - 1945.books-military-history, illustrations, readers digest

Ribbons belonged to Kingsley William Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4, 2195 for service history also 2193, 2196P..1) & .2) Two sets of Service Ribbons mounted on brass clip with pin on the back, plastic coated. Both sets are: 1. 1939-45 star ribbon. 2. Pacific Star ribbon.service ribbons, military

Minute book of Augustonian Fair 1934- 1939 (40b) Starting with announcing those present a 7.30 pm on Wednesday June 27 1934. Contains newspaper clippings relevant to activities held by the committee.bendigo, church, golden square methodist church

Central Wattle Gully Co. N.L. Gold Mine Cash Book duration: 7 May 1937 to 1 Nov 1939 37 pages (balance of pages of the book have been removed)McColl Rankin & Stanistreet