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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, HALL, S.C, book of British ballads
... of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military... - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England ...Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. cleeland bequest -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WYLER, Seymour B, book of old silver : English, American, foreign, 1960, c1937
... of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military... - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England ...Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. cleeland bequest -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Cox, Book of table-talk, 1847
... of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military... - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England ...Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. Labelled 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'.cleeland bequest -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, ABBOTT, John S.C, History of the civil war in America : comprising a full and impartial account of the origin and progress of the rebellion, of the various naval and military engagements, of the heroic deeds performed by armies and individuals, and of touching scenes in the field, the camp, the hospital, and the cabin, 1863
Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. Stamped 'Jno Cleeland, Albion Hotel, Gt Bourke St., Melbourne'. Inscribed 'Melbourne, Aug 5th 1864'. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Print (reproduction), Will Longstaff, The Immortal Shrine, n.d
CEMA Art collection Previously located in History HouseThe print depicts a night view of a city street. In the foreground are ghosly figures completing a military march along a wide street. On the left side is a large white Remembrance Shrine with three flags hanging on individual flagpoles. In the background are numerous multi-storey buildings with a row of light streetlights in front. The work is completed in various shades of blue and mounted with brown card. Framed with a gold and black frame, the work has an exposed canvas.Front: Brass embossed plate: THE IMMORTAL SHRINE BY WILL LONGSTAFF COPYRIGHT REGISTERED Back: (No inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard, Bill Vivian Postcard, n.d
Black and white photo postcard. Head and shoulders photo of Bill Vivian. He is dressed in naval uniform; the word 'Protector' can be seen on the front of his hat'Back: 'Uncle Bill Vivian' - handwritten in blue pen.bill vivian, military, navy -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Mounted photograph, Black and white, Theological Faculty - King's College - London University - June 1919, 1919
Frank Leslie Oliver is photographed here in King's College, London in June 1919. Second row standing 8th from the left. According to his autobiography Frank Oliver, senior Chaplain from 1930-1960 at MtS, studied primarily at Trinity College, University of Melbourne after war service in the Army Medical Corps. Established in 1829 under the patronage of George IV, King's College is one of the oldest and most distinguished centres for the study of classical languages, literature, thought, religion, art, archaeology and history in the UK.Black and white mounted group photograph. Many in the group are wearing military uniform In black ink along the lower edge of mount: Theological Faculty - King's College - London University - June 1919kings' college, london university, student, theology, padre oliver, padre frank leslie oliver -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
AMF Rising Sun Hat Badge Collection
History of the seven versions of the Rising Sun hat badge.Two sided hinged timber look box set containing replicas of the seven versions of the Australian Military Forces (Army) Rising Sun hat badge from 1902 to the current version from 1991. The badges are mounted on a foam and black cloth background. The Rising Sun badges are able to be removed from the cloth background. Printed in black ink on the inside cover of the box is a history guide to the badges from 1902 to the current deisign. An early version of the Rising Sun badge containing bayonet and swords mounted over a crown with a rising sun background is also printed on the inside cover. Mounted on the outside of the front of the box is a gold coloured larger version of the current version of the Rising Sun badge. First Hat Badge - 1902 Second Hat Badge -1902 Third Hat Badge - 1904 Fourth Hat Badge - 1949 Fifth Hat Badge - 1954 Sixth Hat Badge - 1969 Seventh Hat Badge - 1991 Printed on the inside is a history guide to the badges from 1902 to the current design. The Australian Army is printed on the Rising Sun Badge mounted on the front cover. Brandnet Pty Ltd 02 6123 2990 is printed on the back cover. australian military forces, rising sun, hat, badge, collection -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Military Service Documents - Robert Arthur Henty, 1917-1924
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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Town named after a dashing military man, 1836o
A newspaper article on the early history of Greensborough. Some mentioned people are Henry Smythe, Major Anthony Beale, James Chapman, Edward Green and Mr A Grimshaw; all of whom were early pioneers of the Greensborough district.A photcopy of a newspaper clipping from the Diamond Valley Leader.Nilgreensborough, henry smythe, major anthony beale, james chapman, edward green, wragge family, usher family, black family, flintoff family, meagher family, robert whatmough, jessie angus. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Archive - Notes from a personal history - K. S. Anderson, n.d
8 pages of handwirtten notes - 'My Personal History' from a spiral back notebook. Held together with 2 sewing pins. Some military notes attached with safety pins. Envelope for the above.k s anderson collection, personal history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Artillery on Parade in Portland, 1875
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Displayed in History House.Black and white photograph depicting a double line of men in military uniform standing to attention with rifles. Wooden house in background centre.Front: (no inscription) Back: 3/(blue pen, upper left) N.T. (blue pen, upper centre left) History House/Donated by : Norma Trangmar/July 1994 (typed label, centre)military, artillery, parade, event -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Military Submission, John Ferres, Government Printer, Defences of the Colony, 1864
1864 group of 4 submissions bound in to one document. Heavy paper sewn together with twine, black print on white.portland battery, military, major scratchley, commodore wiseman, governor, john ferres -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Uniform - Uniform - Sea Cadet uniform, n.d
Sea Cadet uniform, heavy cotton canvas, beige pants with button flies, laced back waist, manufacturer's tag sewn on back. Black stamp on back left 'Noel Henty No. 78 Top - long sleeves, 'sailor' collar, blue stamped crossed flags, right sleeve, black stamp centre back, beneath collar '--CADETS VICTORIA' Inside pocket, left breast -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Gordon Browne ' illustrator et al, 'In the King's Name', c. 1885
Children's book, hard cover. Front cover burgundy with green print and maritime and military illustrations. Gold section with 2 sailors in green. Back cover green. Spine green with gold print; burgundy with green and gold sailor carrying a barrel.henty -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland, Victoria, 19/11/1934
Black and white photo, street parade in Portland for the Centenary celebrations 19 Nov 1934. Large float, decorated as a multi-tiered cake, beside military band, soldier on horseback other side of float. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Exemption from Service in the Defence Force, Herbert Vivian, 11/06/1942
Exemptions from serving in the military were made during World War II to protect certain occupations. See this article from the Australian War Museum: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/homefront/reserved_occupations#:~:text=In%20March%201942%20the%20list,for%20any%20change%20of%20employment.Certificate of Exemption from Service in the defence force. Granted to Herbert L. Vivian, as he was employed in a reserved occupation, as a fireman. Printed form, details typed in.world war ii, second world war, exemption certificate, reserved occupation, vivian family records -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Military Forces of Commonwealth, Oct-06
Certificated from Military Forces of Commonwealth to captain of the Rosebery Rifle Club waiving the last payment on a rifle for W. Vivian. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - K.S. Anderson, 30/06/1982
Letter to Malcolm Fraser, PM, to K.S. Anderson re pension. Attached is copy of a letter from the Minister of Veterans' Affairs to the PM.k s anderson, military pension, malcolm fraser, veteran affairs -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Laurence Kay, Australian Army Colour Patches, Mid 20th Century
History of Australian Army Colour Patches in WW1 and WW2.Colour patches make units easier to find in large camps.Oblong book, paper covers blue front white back. Rising Sun on the front cover.Published by The Sun Melbourne.colour, patches, australian army, military. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
History of Colin Quin, Late 20th Century
Colin Quin was a National Serviceman in the 1958 intake upon completion of National Service Colin Quin joined the Regular Army. Colin served with the 21st Construction Engineers the unit went to Wewak, Borneo. After Military Service Colin worked as a refrigeration mechanic and has the interesting hobby of making model aeorplanes from beer cans. Colin Quin is also a distant relative to Ned Kelly.This is the original story of Colin Quin.A detailed A4 paper discription of Colin Quin a National Serviceman in 1958 and commenced training in the 20 National Service Battalion. Colin Quinn and joined the Regular Army after completion of National Service. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
History - VX46562 N J Richmond, Late 20th Century
VX46562 N J Richmond enlisted in 2AIF on 12 July 1940 and discharged on 04 December 1945, he was Posted to 2/9 Field Ambulance. After December Leave in this Unit left Australia on 3 February 1941 and arrived in Singapore on the 18 February 1941. On 10 April 1942 VX46562 N J Richmond was reported Missing and on 02 November 1943 was Listed at POW. XV46562 N J Richmond returned to Australia on 15 October 1945. This history has been compiled by Norman John Richmonds family, the documents and photographs are originals as kept by Mr Richmond.A brown colour Photograph Album, pages full of photographs and Discharge and Military Papers relating to VX46562 N J Richmond. This is his story - the family retain posession of the Album.vx46562 n j richmond, 2/9 field ambulance, singapore -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Military Band, Portland, 1956
Black and white photo. Military band standing at ease in street. Bunting flying from flagpoles.Back: '56' in pencilmusic, band, military band, parade -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Military Band Portland, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo. Military band, street parade, Back to Portland, Portland's 100th Anniversary celebrations, NOV. 1934Back: '82' handwritten -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Parade, Portland 1934, 19/11/1934
Black and white photo, street parade Portland, centenary celebrations 19 Nov 1934. Back view of military band and possibly the sea cadets, standing at ease. Two storey bluestone building, with Max Campbell Motors sign painted on wall, in backgroundportland centenary, 1934, parade, celebration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet, Compiled by a Signalling Officer, Signalling Handbook for Australian Military Forces, n.d
Booklet, 96 pages, fawn cardboard covers, black print -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - militia, Portland, n.d
Black and white photo postcard. Members of the local militia, in uniform, standing around gun carriage.militia, battery, military personnel, uniform -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Slide - Slide - Cashmore Airport, Portland, 1980s
Coloured slide. 'RAAF Plane' on tarmac. Four men standing near door/steps of plane. White car with Australian flag on bonnet, on left, also another man.portland airport, cashmore airport, military, raaf, air travel, aircraft -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - group portrait, n.d
Black and white photo. Group of men, rural setting, some standing and leaning against post and rail fence, some sitting on a bench, the rest on ground. One man in back row in military uniform. 3 men in front row and one in second row, holding firearms; two men in front row holding rectangular boards.group portrait, portrait photography, sporting, recreation, firearms, rifle -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, n.d
Black and white photo. Group of men, rural setting, some standing/leaning against post and rail fence, some sitting on bench, the rest on ground. One man in back row in military uniform. 3 men in front row and one in second row, holding firearms; two men in front row holding rectangular boards.