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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Use Electricity sparingly, Oct.. 1995
Demonstrates the work done by the BTM/BTPS to celebrate the 50 years since the end of the Second World War and the documents prepared for the CHHA Exhibition in 1995.Six items illustrating operations of tramways in Ballarat during WWII, used in "Ballarat Trammies at War Exhibition" - Oct. to Dec. 1995. 254.1 - Part copy of page of Ballarat Courier with SEC ad to save electricity and War bonds - photocopied, laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. 254.2 - part copy of page of Ballarat Courier 2/7/1942 - re growth of tram traffic - as above. 254.3 - part copy of page of Ballarat Courier 14/2/1042 - re trams are black out - as above. 254.4 - retyped item of .2 on plastic film with orange paper glued to rear, used for pointer to .2 item with two Velcro dots. 254.5 - Note re item to be sent to overseas used in .3, as for .4, but on yellow paper. 254.6 - retyped item of .3 as for .4, but green paper. Images added 19/10/2013.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat tramways, world war ii -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image and negative, Wal Jack, Ray Pearson standing on ESCo 15, 10/12/1943
Photograph of Ray Pearson standing on ESCo No. 15, in the driving position, at the Nerrina Tennis Club, 10-12-1943. Tram has been used as a shelter. Also images btm5106 and 5109 for the same tram at Nerrina. Windscreen has been removed. The controls - actual controls or something else? See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeHas a strong association with a well known for his time tramway enthusiast, Ray Pearson and yields information about disposals of ESCo tramcars and their reuse.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album and negativeSee image i2 for details of inscriptions on back of photograph.trams, tramways, esco, disposal, nerrina, tram 15 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, F.P. Dwerryhouse, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Ringwood Council's Annual Report To The Ratepayers (December 1960), 1960
City of Ringwood community information report issued December 1960, including financial summary and sections covering Private Street Construction, Sewerage, Projected Works, Re-valuation, Fire Hazards, Dog Nuisance, and list of Council Representatives.rinx -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, C.1918
Both letters written to Mrs W Ferris in Terrick Terrick from her son Alf Ferris, refer Cat No 4183.3P.1).2) Field Service Post Cards, rectangular shape, light fawn colour, all print in black, stamped Army PO, top has Coat of Arms, details re use, hand written in black pencil..1) “2 OC 18” (2.10.1918) .2) “9 ... 18” Both Have, “A.F.A 2042. 114/GEN No./5248”post cards, field service, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, 29.6.1919
George Ross FREEMAN, Ref Cat No's 2057P & 2058.3P.Certificate of Discharge re G R FREEMAN No 2485 57th Battalion. Brown colour, black print & written, details, name, rank, number, enlistment & discharge dates & personnel details. Form No 128206 V/B No 45906.certificates, discharge, 57th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flyer - INVITATION, 1916
The invitation was to Robert Raymond O’Donahoo No 1399 14th Bn AIF . Refer Cat No 1500 for his service details.Folding invitation, parchment cover, yellowish with gold seal at the top, inside 4 pages, phot of the King and Queen then details re “Entertainment to Wounded Soldiers and Sailors at Buckingham Palace on March 22nd 1916, all writing in gold.Front cover, “Entertainment to Wounded Sailors and Soldiers given by and in the presence of their Majesty’s the King and Queen. (In the Riding School at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday March 21,22,23, 1916”invitations, buckingham palace. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, 2.12.1918
Item relates to Gavin JOHNSTONE No 3794, 46th Battalion. Enlisted 12.7.1915 aged 30 years 7 months. discharged 2.12.1918 being medically unfit not due to misconduct.Certificate of Discharge re G JOHNSTONE. Light brown parchment paper, printed with hand written details, name, rank, reg no. unit, enlistment & discharge dates, & physical description. Register No 598. V/B No 23897 - 37167.certificate, discharge, 46th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RAAF WW2, c.1940 - 1941
Photos, Alan Gillespie LONG No 18793 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3298 for his Service History..1) Photo sepia tone showing an airman in uniform, great coat & forage cap. Re A G LONG. .2) Photo, sepia tone showing an airman in uniform, Sgt stripes & Bomb Aimers badge over pocket..2) On rear in pencil: "This is a proof taken in N.Y. (New York)"photography-photographs, military history - airforce, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Carl Ernest Moller No 1242 enlisted in D Coy 37th Batt AIF on 15.2.16 age 41 years 9 months. Embarked for overseas 3.6.16. In a short time he transferred beginning on 15.9.16 through the 5th, 6th Batt's and finally 59th Batt on 8.10.16. Hospital 20.11.16 with Influenza & Diarrhoea. Hospital 14.12.16 with Trench feet. WIA 26.9.17 GSW to left Thigh & right ear. WIA 29.9.18 2nd occasion. DOW's 30.9.18. All medals were forwarded in small boxes as per .2).1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.E Moller 1. War medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Cardboard lid from medal box. .3) Envelope. .4) Envelope..1) "1242 Pte C.E Moller 59 Bn AIF" medals, military, containers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - 39 ER’S BADGE, Post 1945
The badge belonged to Walter FORBES, VX953 AASC 6th Div AIF. The membership badge was for those who signed up in the 2nd AIF in 1939. Refer 1101, 1103.44, 1105. Badge, metal "THIRTY NINERS ASSOC". The badge is circular with a wreath and crown at top. Centre is red, white and blue with "1939" in gold. Under is a boomerang with gold lettering re badge name. The rear has a lug and key ring.On rear "No 4247"numismatics - badges, metalcraft, 39er, forbes -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DOCUMENT, NAVAL, Est late 1942
Item belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2137, 2147. Typed sheet in purple listing points 1-41 re brief description of the retaking of Gaudalcanal in 1942. There are 3 underlined headings, "High level bombers, Dive bombers, Torpedoe bombers". HMAS Hobart and Australia were involved. documents, naval, plans -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH, Pre WW11
Item belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN who served on HMAS Australia for a time pre WW11. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147. Album, leather covers, 2 brass eyelets and cord holding it together. Cover is greenish with the word Photographs in an oval shape at the top. Contains 24 pages, only one photo on 1st page re an Island and palm scene. On front cover written " A Holley-Seaman-Torpedoman-HMAS Australia"photography, albums -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Walter Peake was from Bendigo and was in New Zealand when he signed up. Refer 1791.3, 1792P, 1793.2.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W. Peake. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal with copper Oak leaf denoting the award "Mention in Despatches"." 6/1688 Cpl W. Peake N.Z.E.F"metalcraft, medals, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, MINIATURES, Post WW11
Keith Charles BUCKLEY. Refer Cat No 1438 for his service details.Medals, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re K.C Buckley. 1. 1939-45 star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal 1939.45 5. Australian Service Medal decorations, medals, numismatics- medals - military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
David Thomas Andrew No 400247 enlisted in the RAAF on 21.7.40. During a bombing run by No 11 Sqd on Meiktila in central Burma on 5.4.43 two of the Sqd's Blenheim Bombers collided and subsequently crashed. Warrant Officer Andrew was killed. Out of the two crews totaling six personnel four were killed and two were taken POW. Refer 2084, 2088.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re D Andrew. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal."400247 D.T.Andrew"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET AND NAME BADGE, Post WW2
.1) The first medal on the left is the BEM. There are 9 clasps denoting overseas service and 3 clasps denoting Long Service. Francis William (Dinky) Dean enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX93960 on 16.12.43 age 18 years. He went on to serve with the 2nd/2nd Pioneers in the islands ending up on Morotai at wars end. At the end of 1945 while still overseas 3 new Battalions were formed for service wth BCOF in Japan. They were the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s made up from 3 Aust Divisions 6th, 7th and 9th. Frank was one of the first to sign up in the 65th Bn with same Regt No. They moved to Japan in early 1946. While still in Japan in 1947 there was a period called the Interim Army while the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s were designated 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bn’s R.A.R, Aust Regular Army. His Regt No changed to 3742 and the 65th became the 1st Batt of the R.A.R. He then served with 1 RAR in Korea 7.4.52 to 28.2.53, 3.3.54 to 24.3.56. Malaya during the Emergency/ Confrontation Oct 1959 to Oct 1961. Vietnam 1.6.65 to 7.6. 66, 18.3.68 to 11.2.69. Malaya 1969-70. Frank was discharged from the Army on 19.12.1975 with the rank of Quarter Master Sergeant with a total of 32 years service. He was the longest serving member of 1 RAR, he had a final posting to RMC prior to discharge. BEM (British Empire Medal) For service in Korea. BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan) RAR ( Royal Australian Regiment) RMC (Royal Military College Duntroon) In 2004 Frank was the guest of honour at the new Coral Lines Lavarack Barracks Townsville, a street was named “Dean drive” after him. Frank passed away on 11.2.2005 age 79 years. .1) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (16) re F.W Dean BEM. .2) Name badge - battalion badge for unit associations. Black plastic backing with pin, black name on gold background. .2) "Frank Dean 1RAR"numismatics, medals, military, badges, metalcraft -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed photos, Light Horse
Two photos vertically arranged in wooden frame. Top - coloured photo of 5 modern day mounted 4LH re-enactment members. At Shrine of Remembrance Bottom - Old black and white photo of 4th Light Horse troopers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Functional Object - Photocopier letters and brochures, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ENQUIRY: JAMES EDWARD MAGUIRE, 18th September, 1991
Enquiry to BHS re James Edward Maguire from C Kimpton 1991. Maguire was a policeman in Bendigo, Strathfieldsaye and Lockwood. Seconded in 1878 to hunt for Ned Kelly in Benalla. Second child was born in Janiember (near Serpentine). Reply.C. Kimpton, Alex H. Stone.person, individual, james edward maguire, ned kelly, strathfieldsaye and lockwood. george. h. watson, serpentine. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: ARTICLE FOR 125TH. ANNIVERSARY BY ADVERTISER
Fax, 5 pages, sent to Golden Square PS re article prepared by Kellie Morgan, writer, Bendigo Advertiser, regarding the history of the school: in draft form requesting changes or additions. Addressed to Ron Payne, dated 6.5.1998.bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LETTER: INCLUSION OF EAGLEHAWK EAST METHODIST CHURCH ON GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS REGISTER, 08/05/1984
Letter from Ministry for Planning and Environment to Sec., BHS re inclusion of (Former) Eaglehawk East Methodist church on Government Buildings Register. Dated May 8th, 1984. Therefore subject to the provisions of the Historic Buildings Act 1981.Karen Grey from Ministry for Planning and Enviroment, 235 Queen Street Melbourne.church, history, eaglehawk east methodist church, historic building act. eaglehawk methodist church. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: LETTER FROM FIONA MASON
Lettter re memories of her art classes at 1189. Fiona studied fashion design at RMIT and now manages DMC in Australia. She was inspired by her lessons at Golden Square 1189. Letter dated 1 August 2003.bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MACQUARIE MINT BROCHURE
Advertising brochure from Macquarie Mint re 'The First World War Gold Collection' Brown and gold brochure, soldier on front blowing trumpet. Brochure details coins that have been struck to celebrate events during WW1.event, war, macquarie mint coin brochure, world war 1, macquarie mint -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: ENVELOPE
Buff coloured envelope addressed to Mess Allsop & Kelly. 36 written in ink in the top left corner. Re C? in the bottom left corner. Cohen. Kirby & Woodward, Bendigo, Barristers & Solicitors blue stamp on the envelope flap.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - envelope, mess allsop & kelly, cohen kirby & woodward -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - OBITUARY: HERBERT HENRY ALLEN, July, 1957
Newspaper cuttings re the death of Herbert Henry Allen: a. Death notices, obituary and funeral notices mounted on one sheet of paper; July 1957; b. Photograph - (presumably of H Allen ) in Masonic regalia. Photo by Vincent Kelly.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, herbert henry allen, zenity masonic lodge, the royal golden chapter, st pauls church, bendigo cemetery. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN EVANS COLLECTION: CYANIDE AND FINANCIAL RECORDS FOR MARCH 1902 TO JAN 1905
CYANIDE RECORDS AND FINANCIAL RECORDS (PETTY CASH) FOR MARCH 1902 - END 1904/JAN1905, Listed a #13. Various names entered on to inside covers include Edward Lindup; Mr A H Thomas; Simon Chalarn (re loan)bendigo, industry, sebastian cyanide works -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEWSPAPER CUTTING: RE J H CURNOW, J,P
Newspaper cutting from the Bendigo Advertiser, Nov. 1916 - re J H Curnow, J,P, and the issue of conscription. This is a letter from a Mr A J Hampson, Melbourne, date 22/11/16. Has an Editor's comment.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, j. curnow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1895 MEMORANDUM HANDWRITTEN NOTE
Cohn Bros printed Memorandum dated 20 th May 1895 with handwritten note addressed to E. P. Hastings re: notice from Mrs Norton in Estate of G E Williams of Eaglehawk signed Magnus Cohn.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1895 NOTE FROM NORTON ACCOUNTANT
Clyde B Norton A,I,A,V Incorporated Accountant London , 'The Olde Fleet' 475 Collins Street Melbourne letterhead note to Cohn Bros re: estate of G J Williams of Eaglehawk dated 14th Sept 1895.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: AGREEMENT LAND AT SWAN HILL
Manilla envelope headed ' Agreement re Land at Swan Hill Victorian Railways Commission with Cohns Bros Victoria Brewery, from 1st January 1949 and from 1st October 1951. Two agreements contained within envelope.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery