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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ON TARGET, 1943
Hard cover book with dustjacket titled On Target, written and illustrated by men of the front line forces with the American and Australian Ack-Ack brigade in N.Guinea. Grey cover with yellow dustjacket and red writing showing illustrations of artillery guns and logo of American Australian brigade, containing black and white photographs and cartoons. Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd Sydney printed by Halstead Press Sydney.books, military, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Planning Discussion
A black and white photograph of Lt Colin Scott DFC,shows Capt Dick Niemela an American Forward Air Controller, the area coordinates, of a large NVA/VietCong force. Scott had flown over the emeny, under heavy fire until he had almost run out of fuel. Also in the group is Lt Mike Meehan 161 (Indep) Recce Flt.A black and white photograph of Lt Colin Scott DFC,shows Capt Dick Niemela an American Forward Air Controller, the area coordinates, of a large NVA/VietCong force. Scott had flown over the emeny, under heavy fire until he had almost run out of fuel. Also in the group is Lt Mike Meehan 161 (Indep) Recce Flt.photograph, lt colin scott, capt dick niemela, lt mike meehan, 161 recon flt, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, american forward air controller -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, R. & M. North, Murrangowar Memories
This is a local history book written by a local author.Two 117 pp books titled Murrungowar Memories written by Wally West of Orbost. The front cover is blue with a b/w photograph of people, carts in front of a building- 1907-1908.2171.1 - inscribed Wal West 2171.2 - inscribed Ruth Leggemurrungowar-history west-wally -
Orbost & District Historical Society
certificate/award, after 1934
This certificate was presented to Donald David Thomson , sleeper hewer, aged 42 years for rescuing S.C. Curtis, aged 52, G. Wylie, aged 54, J. Dalgleish, aged 5 from flood waters at White gulch on the Snowy River on January 8, 1934. (The certificate reads as White's Gulch but should be Watt's gulch.) Although damage estimated at 500,000 pounds was caused by the unprecedented floods along the Snowy River, no lives were lost because of the courageous actions of men like Donald Thomson.A framed copy of a printed and hand-written certificate from the Royal Humane Society of Australia awarded to Donald David Thomson for rescuing victims of the floodwaters in Orbost January 1934. It is dated 6.3.1934.Printed at top of certificate: THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY / OF AUSTRALASIA. Has names of Society patrons and committee as well as names and ages of those rescued. award certificate royal-humane-society flood snowy-river 1934 thomson-david -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal - issue 17, 1994
This issue contains articles West Gippsland mining, Lime-burning industry, Orbost rail line, Guesthouses on the Gippsland Lakes, George Augustus Robinson, French and Co, builders and the Ramahyuck Cemetery.industrial, guesthouses, cemeteries, transport -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Frederick Lieberman, Frederick Lieberman, November 1915 to 9 August 1918
WW1 diaries recorded by Frederick Lieberman while on active service in Egypt and Western Europe, and maintained until just prior to his death at Villers-Bretonneaux in August 1918.Three WW1 soft-cover pocket diaries - 1916, 1917 and 1918 - and two photographs of Frederick Leiberman (8197 - 6 Field Artillery Brigade, 17 Battery).ww1, diaries, frederick lieberman, 6 field artillery brigade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GATHERING
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Gathering: a rifle Brigade Hotel social club meeting at Axedale reserve, early 1940. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1915 c
Also a damaged sepia toned copy of photograph 04882.1 8 x 5.5 cm. Photo appears to have been taken in a garden. Vere Baylis died of wounds 22 October 1918Black and white photograph of WW1 soldier Vere Neville Baylis 22304 7th FA Brigade who joined up 1 September 1915 Gippsland Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 -
Keilor East RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Woollen Great Coat, c. 1960
Sergeant RMR 3rd Brigade Great Coat with 3 gold buttons across back and various buttons on front with insignia on sleeve. Double breasted, full length.1960s, clothing, insignia -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Functional object - brass plaque, name plaque, 1889
Dr James Kerr practised medicine in Orbost from 1889 -1928. He was the first doctor to settle in Orbost. He served the Orbost community for 40 years travelling everywhere on horseback. He married Hilda Constance Temple in Orbost on November 30, 1893. On April 29th 1931, three glass windows were dedicated to "Dr James Kerr. Beloved Physician of Orbost" in St James Church of England , Orbost. ( Ref Orbost Hospital, History, Personalities and Stories by Margaret Hollands)Dr James Kerr was the first doctor to settle in Orbost. He was an integral part of the Orbost community for over 40 years. This plaque was at his house where he had his surgery. The house no longer exists. Large, brass rectangle housed in dark wooden frame. Deeply engraved and blackened writing filling almost entire plaque.Dr. KERR, / Surgeon.dr kerr, orbost surgeon, medical practioner, regional doctor, brass door plaque, 1889-1928 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - PROJECTILE, AP, 1950-1975
Solid steel anti tank projectile with copper firing band from Centurion tank. Base has a large external threaded section. Centre has a burnt out and corroded hole. Practice round, has been fired.arms-ammunition-projectiles, military history-army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: ABORIGINAL MEN
Copy of a black and white photo of three Aboriginal men putting out a camp fire by peeing on it. A boy is watching them. Printing in the bottom right corner reads: Trans Continental Railway - 1945. Blackfellows putting out a fire.photo, group, male, peter ellis collection, trans continental railway 1945, aborigines -
Orbost & District Historical Society
booklet, John Bales & Staples, All Services Knitwear, World War 11
This booklet was in a box of items donated to the Orbost Op Shop by Orbost House. Orbost House, believed to have been established by the Macalister family around the turn of the 20th century was a boarding house in Lochiel Street, Orbost. A stapled paper handbook of knitting patterns for defence force knitwear. All Services Knitwear for the Navy, Army, Air Force, Mercantile Marine and Home Guard. Contains 27 pages in paper covers and states that it gives clear instructions for knitting all comforts required by Service men. . Contents include instructions for knitting mittens for the Navy, steering gloves for the Army, other gloves, socks, knee caps, wristlets, helmet with cape pieces for all services, ribbed helmet for the Navy, hospital stockings, scarf, service jacket and pullover and fisherman's sea-boot stockings. It is Illustrated with black/white photographs. knitting-patterns booklet handcraft -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Film - DVD, Cambrai 1917 The Trial of The Tanks
The battle of Cambrai saw the final allied attack on the western front in 1917. DVD in caseTHE ANIMATED MILITARY HISTORY SERIES - CAMBRAI 1917 THE TRIAL OF THE TANKS - LINE OF FIREbattle of cambrai 1917 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, [BBQ at] Combined Briar Hill Committee and Diamond Valley Hospital bonfire
Bonfire for the combined Briar Hill and Diamond Valley Hospital, also included a community BBQ. The bonfire was officially lit by Frank Davis Member for Deakin (1949-1966) black and white photographVerso: Combined Briar Hill Committee + D V Hospital Bon firebriar hill, bob manuell, briar hill committee, diamond valley hospital, frank davis, bonfire -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - CAC Boeing 757 maintenance training field check list, CAC Boeing 757 maintenance training
structures eicas electrical power fuel power plant apu fire protection -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
framed certificate
'Chief Officers Certificate of Efficiency' certificate in a simple and narrow silver tone frame. Paper is slightly rusty.COUNTRY FIRE AUTHORITY 'Chief Officers Certificate of Efficiency' awarded to Wangaratta 1985 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
.1 PATRIOTIC SEWING BEE CLUNES 1914. A GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SEWING .2 TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF BURNT TIMBER SECTION OF BUTTER FACTORY JANUARY 1935.2 TIMBER SECTION BURNT IN FIRE JAN 1935 OWNDE BY MR VINECOMBEpatriotic sewing bee, butter factory -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Howard Bulmer photo, 1930
Image copied from publicationBlack and white photograph of three story hotel Golden Age two upper story verandahs enclosed by lece ironwork balustrades Omeo VictoriaGolden Age Hotel Omeo in its heyday It was destroyed in 1939 bush fireswaterways, jetties -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph - Postcard, Shopping Centre, Charlton. Vic
Postcard part of a set of photos of Charlton buildings c. 1950 produced for sale at Jones Newsagency.. Businesses on the LH side - Kitchin/Kerrs Garage, Post Office, ANZ Bank, State Bank. On the RH side - East Charlton Hotel, Globe Hotel,. Fire station at far end of High Street.Copy of a postcard showing High St Charlton looking west. Cars parked on both sides of the street and several cars driving toward photographer. Woman walking past Holden dealership. Mobil Service sign. Businesses on the LH side - Kitchin/Kerrs Garage, Post Office, ANZ bank, State Bank. On the RH side - East Charlton Hotel, Globe Hotel,. Fire station at far end of High Street.Shopping Centre, Charlton. Vic. The Rose Series P. 2743kitchin garage, kerrs garage, anz bank, state bank, east charlton hotel, globe hotel, high street -
Clunes Museum
Award - SERVICE BADGES
.1 25 year bar - white background red lettering .2 30 year bar - navy background silver lettering .3 40 year bar - yellow background silver lettering .4 45 year bar - gold background black lettering .5 Medal attached to red ribbon supported by metal banner. Medal is round, white background with navy in centre. Gold enamel images of hose pump fittings and other firefighting regalia are imposed on the front of the medal. A gold coloured metal insignia is pinned to the red ribbon. A pin on a swivel is attached, this pin is used to attach to clothing. .1 25 YEARS .2 30 YEARS .3 40 YEARS .4 45 YEARS .5 LIFE MEMBER is on top of red ribbon, CLUNES is on bottom of red ribbon/INSCRIPTION on reverse of medal "Presented to J. T. Hardin from Officers & Members Clunes Urban Fire Brigade in appreciation of service 5-9-1986" j t hardin, sevice medals -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Shell Case
Shell case brass 37mm calibre with inscription "SV and M" above firing point.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shell case brass -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SCRAPBOOK
Scrapbook titled At Camp Fire & ? Containing newspaper cuttings on magic tricks and other items.books, technical, scrapbook -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama, Guided Missile System
A diorama of a Guided Missile system located in a prepared firing bay with launch vehicle and crew.diorama, guided missile -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Old Fire Station, Liardet Street, Port Melbourne, New Library, 1988
Once used for display by Port Melbourne council, labelled 'new library'Small photograph of old fire station in Liardet Street prior to conversion to new libraryLabel 'NEW LIBRARY' removed 6.07.2010 to display for 150th celebrationport melbourne library, built environment - civic, fire and fire services -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Bullet Casings
Two bullet cassings in metal. Unknown orogin or what weapon was used to fire these bulletsbullet -
Peterborough History Group
Photograph - Tulach Ard fire
Tulach Ard was the home of the McKenzie family, a long time local family, which was located at 13 Macs St, adjoining the Post Office. It is estimated that this occurred in the 1960's and it was not rebuilt. In photo 2 the lady in the lower right corner, beside the telephone box is Dawn Irvine.The McKenzie family were Peterborough pioneers and descendants still live in the area. Their home, Tulloch Ard, burnt to the ground. Photocopy of two photographs on one page showing McKenzie's home, Tulach Ard on fire.Pencilled inscription "B. Jenkins 2013"peterborough, house fires, mckenzie family, tulach ard, tulach ard guesthouse, tullach ard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Heart of Vermont, 27/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
Fire engulfs the 120 year old Vermont Primary SchoolFire engulfs the 120 year old Vermont Primary School. Brief history. With photo.Fire engulfs the 120 year old Vermont Primary Schoolprimary schools, vermont primary school no. 1022, waverley christian school, pavey, jean, mcclare, jean, greenway, ena, boyle, ena, hillier, andrew, bates, harold, belot, bev -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Plan compromise, 12/11/1997 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Council has reached a compromise in draft strategyWhitehorse Council has reached a compromise in draft strategy for fire management in bushland reserves.Whitehorse Council has reached a compromise in draft strategy antonio park, mitcham, bellbird dell, blackburn lake sanctuary, yarran dheran, abbey walk, vermont, blacks walk, cootamundra walk, elgar park, heatherdale reserve, stephens reserve, mullum mullum creek, furness park, campbells croft, gardiners creek, surrey park, memorial park, somers trail -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Sieve, c1920
Wooden frame with steel mesh sieve. Used for sieving coke for blacksmiths forge fire.rural industry, farm machinery, trades, blacksmithing