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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: AGREEMENTS HIRE OF BOTTLES 1918-1948
Brown manilla paper parcel formerly bound with string labelled 'Agreements' 'Hire of Bottles' 'Manufacturers Bottle Co of Vic Pty Ltd'. Bundle of folded agreements inside between Cohns and Manufacturer Bottle Co ranging from 1918 to 1948.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WES HARRY COLLECTION: RATION STAMPS, 1940's
(a) Clothing ration card No. V.A. 504811, June 1944 issued to Marion Jones, 135 Myrtle street Bendigo. (b) Two sections of clothing ration stamps for 1945 - 6, clothing ration stamps for 1947, Meat Ration stamps for 1948.Commonwealth of Australiatopic, rationing, rationing , world war two -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MAPLES PRAHRAN
A letter with red print in the letter head from Maples Furniture, Pianos, Radios Prahran to Mrs. Lydia Chancellor 'Taraxville' Golden Square, Victoria. They are notifying her there was a catalogue of their antique exhibition being posted to her for perusal. 16th April 1948.communication, postal, letters, lydia chancellor collection, collection, commerce, business, trade, antiques, exhibition, correspondence -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MICHELSEN COLLECTION: COMMONWEALTH ATHLETIC CLUB OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
Official programme. Commonwealth Athletic Club Bendigo the golden city, athletic carnival 2,400 pounds prize money. Monday March 8th, 1948. The name of the winner and the second place getters of all races has been filled in by pencil with the time.clubs and associations, sport, athletic club bendigo -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Railway Spike
Rail spike from the Wensleydale rail line. The line ran from Moriac to Wensleydale which closed in 1948 and was dismanatled in 1951. The rail spike is a large nail with offset head used to secure rails and base plates to railroad ties in the track.Nonerailway spike, wensleydale railway, crampon -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of soldier sitting smoking, Khaki drill uniform with sergeants chevrons on sleeve, ribbon bar and air gunners wing and beret. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951. Sgt. Ian Kilty McKay thinking " I could be in trouble." -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII FUEL ONE GALLON RATION TICKET, 1948
WWII Fuel One Gallon ration Ticket: 4 x beige cards with blue flecks, red print with perforated edges, the four tickets are attached. At the top is the Commonwealth Emblem with Motor Spirit Ration Ticket, under that within a banner is "Commonwealth of Australia". In the middle with a back ground of circular shapes is Department of Supply and Shipping. 1 One Gallon, Valid only until 31st July 1948, Not Transferable. Underneath in block red is "This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with Name, Licence Number and Vehicle Registration Number". On the back is hand written in blue ink is "2 (e)/4652 Car 153772, G Alice Jones" on each ticket.government, federal, fuel ration ticket -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - BLANKET, Federal Mills Geelong, 1942
1939-1945 Army issue. Blanket- wool, grey with lighter grey stripe.wool blanket, army equipment -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Domestic object - Bandage. First Field Dressing, March 1943
Used WW11. 1939/1945.Dressing. in calico bag.Instructions how to handle gauze. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postage Stamps, Von Mueller collection 4, 1885o
Envelope front with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, and First Day Cover 1948. Upper image, 1 x 2 pence mauve Victoria, postmarked at Melbourne on February 2, 1885. Lower image, First Day Cover of Commemoration of Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller, Issued 13th September 1948; and addressed to Durban, Natal, Africa and postmarked at Lewisham NSW on 13th Sept 1948. Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896) was born in Germany and migrated to Australia in 1847.He was the Victorian Government Botanist (from 1853) and Director of the Botanical Gardens (1857-1873). These envelopes and stamps are from correspondence addressed to him.Front of envelope with address and postage stamps, and one first day cover enclosed in black stamp folder.ferdinand von mueller, postage stamps, first day envelopes -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of Billie Wilson sitting on the Morris, c.1939
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of Billie Wilson sitting on the bonnet on the Morris at the end of Churchill Road on Phillip Island with the garage in the background.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen '1939 The faithful Morris 8/40 that had many trips to Churchill in 1938 - 1940 period. Billie Wilson sitting on the bonnett. Car is at end of Churchill Road (on Phillip Island) and the old garage is in the background. Waiting for someone to bring over the dingy from Churchill)churchill island, billie wilson, morris, phillip island -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SUMMER UNIFORM WITH PEAK CAP, 1939-45
'Maj. R.M. Shadforth'1. THIS IS AN OFFICER'S PATTERN KHAKI JACKET. IT HAS FOUR POCKETS. IT HAS A 50MM WIDE BELT OF SAME MATERIAL. THE BUTTONS ARE DARKENED. THE BUTTON MOTIF IS AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. ON THE COLLARS ARE DARKENED RISING SUN BADGES ON THE EPPAULETTES ARE THE RANK BADGES OF A LT.COLONEL. There is a semi detached ribbon Bar on the left breast - War Medal 1939-45. Australian Service Medal Efficiency Decoration. 2. Trousers, long Khaki, same material as jacket. Button up fly buttons - Khaki Bakelite. 3. Peak cap, Australian leather strap with Infantry Corps Badge.Jacket - on the label inside jacket is docket 3198, Jan 13 1942. Factory No. 2853. Name Maj. R.M. Shadforth. Jacket - Officer Khaki Drill - 38 Batt.uniform, 38th batt, shadforth, passchendaele barracks trust -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, SKF Ball Bearing Co, "SKF Bearings in Tramway Service", Aug. 1939
Sixty page book - gloss paper, plus end papers and heavy card covers, titled "SKF Bearings in Tramway Service". Published by the "The SKF Ball Bearing Company Ltd" in August 1939, gives details of the type of ball bearings available for tramcars - axle boxes, tramway motors, current collection - trolley poles and pantographs. Has drawings, illustrations, photographs etc. Photographs include Hobart 8 and a Wellington Fiduca tram. Address of Melbourne office given as 539 Bourke St, also addresses for Sydney and Brisbane. Printed in Sweden.$20 inside front cover.trams, tramways, tramcars, bearings, skf ball bearings, hobart -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 7/10/1939 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 16 at Golden Square, 7-10-1939, the tram has the destination of Lake Weeroona. No other details known. Date from Wal's caption in the album. The conductor is standing by the front door, talking to the driver. the Y terminus arrangement is shown in the photograph. Printed on Kodak Velox paper. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. trams, tramways, golden square, bendigo, tram 16 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, Jun. 1939
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 22 at the Geelong Railway Station. Photographer unknown same as 5859 - possibly Wal Jack - see date on Reg Item 5861. Wal's album notes dates the photo as June 1939. Printed on Kodak Velox paper. The tram has two trolley poles. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, Jun. 1939
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 23 at the Geelong Railway Station with the station buildings in the background. Photographer unknown - handwriting is the same as other photos such as Reg item 5850.. Wal's album notes dates the photo as June 1939. Printed on Kodak Velox paper. The tram has two trolley poles and the destination of Newtown. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. Has the rear in ink "Geelong Tramways, No. 23 "Two man trams", built by A. Pengelley South Australia"trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, tram 23 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Untitled - "SW6 class", May. 1939
Report - 7 quarto typed sheets - untitled, but gives a detailed description of the design basis and construction of the SW6 class tram. Dated May 1939. Details the design after Bell's overseas trip the previous year. Details dimensions, seating, ventilation, seating, doors, structure, construct, timber, materials, door engines, cab equipment, PA system, interior appearances, flooring, colours, lighting, conductor's bell / signals, trucks, bolster, wheels, brake shoes, braking, motors, acceleration, performance, controllers, contactors, compressor. Gives a detailed list of the specifications.Has a note in pencil about a typographical error on the bottom of the sheet.trams, tramways, sw6 class, specification, tramcars, tram controllers, tram equipment, tramcar design -
National Wool Museum
Book, An economic history of Australia
"An economic history of Australia by Edward Shann, 1948"wool - history export, wool - history, export -
National Wool Museum
Book, Textiles by Britain
"Textiles by Britain", by G L Fraser, 1948textile fibres textile history, textile fibres, textile history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Extra Muros: Ballarat Teachers' College Magazine, 1949, 1948
During 1948 Principal Frank Lord, a Gallipoli veteran, gave an inspiring address reminding students of the great sacrifice made by the Anzacs at Gallipoli. "These men set a high standard which has been followed by men of the second World War. We as teachers can help set standards amongst the children we are privileged to teach, and this we have an important task to do. We also must pay particular care to children of the men who fought and died in the two Great Wars through which our country has passed."Blue soft covered magazine of the Ballarat Teachers' College. Contents include: * Foreword by Principal Frank Lord "A teacher affects eternity, he can never tell where his influence stops" Photographic reproductions include: * 1949 staff and students * Hostels * Clubs * Sports * Lapses into Literature Images include: * S.R.C. and Group Leaders * Social Committee * Sports Committee * Magazine Committee * Hockey * Basketball * Football Inside front cover "Monica Miller"ballarat teachers' college, frank lord, david j. collins, john h. gervasoni, maureen godfrey, margaret collins, peter fryar, wal wall, j.w. blackie, monical miller, e.n. tippett, g.j. white, d.h. evans, p.j. hudson, m.l. collins, m. godfrey, gallipoli, physical education, i. ellwood, m. smale, j. cleland, j. groves, r. lockhart, a. mclachlan, turner, j. coad, lord, c. mansfield, john hogan gervasoni -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, "Murray Views No. 29 Sturt Street, looking west Ballarat Vic", 1948
Photo shows the view looking east along Sturt Street from Harry's building, The card has been wrongly titled as looking west. Tram 32 is westbound to the Gardens. In the view are Lester House, Crockers, and Tunbridge's stores. On the rear Wal Jack in a note to Ken Magor of Newcastle has drawn in a diagram of the track arrangements, where the tram was. His notes are "Sturt St looking EAST, 1948. No. 32 painted the new colour scheme. Photo taken from Doveton St corner." See item 5313 for a digital image of this postcard.Yields information about the view from the SW Corner of Sturt St looking north east.Postcard black and white, plain back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 32 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Africa Star
This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Dr Angus residence plans, 1939
These are plans for alterations to the residence and surgery of Dr Angus in Koroit Street, Warrnambool (Birchwood). Dr William Roy Angus (1901-1970), after several years practising as a doctor in South Australia and northern Victoria, came to Warrnambool in 1939, purchasing the practice of Dr John Hunter Henderson (Birchwood). Dr Angus was a dominant figure in medical and community circles in Warrnambool for 30 years, becoming an important ophthalmologist in his later years. Birchwood, with its beautiful gardens, lawns and tennis court was suitable for entertaining and many distinguished people, including Vice-Regal personnel and representatives of the Red Cross stayed at the house. It was also a meeting place for representatives of the many organizations with which Dr Angus was associated (over 20 groups including the Good Neighbour Council, the Boys’ Club, the Food For Britain appeal, the Historical Society, Rostrum and the National Fitness Council). Birchwood or earlier buildings on the site was used as a residence/surgery by many doctors in Warrnambool, going back to the 1860s and Dr Angus and his family lived there from 1939 to 1967. In 1998 Birchwood was demolished and a new Warrnambool Police Station was built on the site. These plans are of interest as they show the 1939 alterations to the building known as Birchwood in Koroit Street Warrnambool. We have a good floor plan and a drawing of the front of the building so we know what it looked like in the late 1930s. Both Birchwood and Dr Angus are important in Warrnambool’s history. These are four sheets showing alterations for the residence of Dr Angus (Birchwood) in Koroit Street Warrnambool. One sheet shows the front of the house in colour drawn in ink and pencil and paint and there is a copy of this in black and white. The other drawing is of the plans for the house drawn in pencil and ink and with some red and blue colouring. There is another exact copy of this sheet. dr william roy angus, birchwood, history of warrnambool -
Australian Gliding Museum
Machine - Glider – Sailplane, 1939
This Dunstable Kestrel glider (which originally was finished in silver paint) was built in 1939 by Ric New and members of the Lake Pinjar Soaring Club. It first flew on 26 December 1939 at Lake Pinjar. The first extensive flight was on 7 January 1940 when Ric New managed to stay aloft for 30 minutes and reach a height of 3000 metres. Unfortunately the Kestrel was badly damaged the same day when another club member Jim Brabazon stalled and spun in. The Kestrel was repaired by June 1940 and flown extensively at Lake Pinjar in 1940 and 1941 until Government authorities intervened and ploughed up Lake Pinjar as a wartime measure to prevent it being used as a landing field by the enemy [Allan Ash, Gliding in Australia, pp 92 – 94]. The Lake Pinjar Soaring club was reformed as the Perth Gliding Club after the end of the war and was joined by Ric New with his Kestrel [Allan Ash, Gliding in Australia, p 103]. The glider was held in storage at the Gliding Club of Western Australia prior to transfer to the Australia Gliding Museum. The Deed of Gift indicates that it was formerly owned by Wally Williams, also from Western Australia. The aircraft is in poor condition and has some non-original elements. It is one of three that currently exist. Nevertheless it is considered to be an important exhibit for relating the history of gliding in Western Australia.Aircraft of wood structure skinned with plywood and fabric – off-white colour scheme – crazed flaking paint on fuselage – nose of fuselage has been modified by addition of streamlining – damage includes impact holes to plywood, especially on starboard side – wings have been stripped of fabric covering and some ribs are missing – tailplane and rudder are in reasonable condition although, like wings, have been stripped of fabric. Overall, while the main elements of this aircraft are present, there are a number of missing fittings and will require extensive works to restore to a static display standard.australian gliding, glider, sailplane, dunstable, kestrel, bill manuel, ric new, lake pinjar soaring club, lake pinjar, gliding club of western australia -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph, NE Framing Studio, Paul Kirby
Paul joined the R.S.L in 1948 and received his 50 year Service Award in 1998. Paul joined the British Army in Melbourne in 1944 and was posted to the Black Watch Regt. He served in the UK until 1946. He was commissioned into the Duke of Wellingtons Regt and served in Palestine with the 1st British Infantry Division until 1948. Paul was discharge at Royal Park in Melbourne in 1948. He was awarded Life Membership in 2001.Timber framed photograph of male in suit.PAUL KIRBY1991-2000paul kirby, palestine, life membership -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Belonged to John Stanistreet No 408598 RAAF. Refer 2315.2 re medals and service history..1) Medals, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (2) re J Stanistreet. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. .2) Box, brown card board contains miniature medals.medals, military, containers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: LETTER TO R. HUDDLE FROM AFULE
Document: letter addressed to R. Huddle, Branch Secretary, AFULE, dated 9th. October, 1939. Letter re procedure to be followed when engine is taken to the Bendigo Workshops. Signed by C. Collins, General Secretary.organisation, union, a.f.u.l.e, bendigo huddle, r., c. collins, railways, a.f.u.l.e. -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Leaflet, NatPhil Lab 1939
Stapled thin leaflet cover entitled “Natural Philosophy Laboratory University of Melbourne. Inspection of New Wing and Exhibition of Physical Apparatus and Experiments. Friday, August 25th, 1939 8pm to 10pm”. 15 pages in leaflet.