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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Skoda 7.5 cm Model 15, The Skoda 7.5 cm Gebirgskanone M15 mountain gun, 1911-1914
The Germans bought some guns during World War I, but used them as infantry guns in direct support of the infantry where their light weight would allow them to move with the infantry. They complained that the guns were too fragile and didn't have a high enough muzzle velocity to act as an anti-tank gun. Considering that the guns were designed to be disassembled it's not too surprising that they couldn't stand the abuse moving through the shell-pocketed front lines on the Western Front.This particular Gun was captured by Australian Soldiers at the Battle of ST Martins Wood near Ypres in the 3rd Battle for the Somme. The German crew were all killed as were a number of AustraliansThe Skoda 7.5 cm Gebirgskanone M. 15 was a mountain gun used by Austria-Hungary in World War I. In German service it was known as the 7.5 cm GebK 15. Its development was quite prolonged as the Austrians couldn't decide on the specifications that they wanted. Initially they wanted a gun that could be broken-down into no more than 5 pack-animal loads to replace the various 7 cm mountain guns in service, but prolonged trials proved that the 7.5 cm M. 12 prototype to be the best gun. The guns were delivered beginning in April 1915 instead of the planned date of April 1914. For transport, the gun could be dismantled into 6 parts, generally carried in 4 loads. In addition, there was a gun shield fitted on some (perhaps many) such guns. ypres st martins wood skoda gun -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A long road to history, 09/03/2011
Records the origins of local street names.Explains how streets were named from the 1850s, with reference to Main Road Eltham to Research.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the history of street names in the local area. Illustration is a photograph of Main Road Research in the early 1900s. Written by Russell Yeoman and Jim Connor of Eltham District Historical Society.In pen "DV Leader March 9 2011."research, eltham, street names, main road -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Canoe Tree (Bowyer Avenue, Kew), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing correspondence, copies of Society Minutes and extended research by Eva Grant (2pp) on the former canoe Tree in Bowyer Avenue. The file notes the wording of the plaque, erected in 1965, and a photograph of it in situ.canoe trees - kew (vic), plaques - kew (vic)canoe trees - kew (vic), plaques - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew, Borough of - 1863-1911, 2012
Various partiesReferenceSecondary valuesKew was designated a borough in 1863 and remained so until declared a Town in 1911. The subject file contains copies of a research report by Andrew Frost on the work of Kew Council in this period in relation to the maintenance of streets.kew - history, borough of kew, streets - kew (vic), rates - kew (vic), street names - kew (vic), roads - kew (vic), drains - kew (vic), public health - kew (vic), inspector of nuisances - kew (vic)kew - history, borough of kew, streets - kew (vic), rates - kew (vic), street names - kew (vic), roads - kew (vic), drains - kew (vic), public health - kew (vic), inspector of nuisances - kew (vic) -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan - Photocopy, Burnley College, 1980
Copied by Emma Ferguson and Jo van Berkel for their Oct 1994 ThesisPhotocopy of plan of Burnley College naming the majority of buildings, including Administration Building, residence, silo bins, store, manure bins, milking shed, P lant Research Lab., breeder pens, Gardensburnley college, pavilion, emma ferguson, jo van berkel -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Department of Agriculture Victoria, Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, 1993
Investigation of salinity problems by staff at Tatura, Kyabram, Shepparton, and Cobram Institutes.Department of Agriculture photos on front. Saline waterlogged land near Shepparton. Measuring white clover growth. Salinity management plans for research. Farm planning blueprint. Satellite image of plains and Lodden river.salinity, department of agriculture, kyabram, tatura, shepparton, cobram -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Mari Rhydwen, Writing on the backs of the blacks, 1996
The author has set out to study the effects of newly developing literacy on a predominantly oral society. She persuasively argues for an awareness of the dangers of denying a voice to the very people who are the objects of such linguistics research.Mapsbilingual education, kriol, ethics and research -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Waterless Horizons
WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and it's Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. Waterless Horizons The first full-length study of the extraordinary life-story of Edward John Eyre. Author: Malcolm Uren Historical research worker Robert Stephens Publisher: Robertson & Mullens Date: 1941 The label on spine cover has typed text R.A. 923.9 URE Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Libraryflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, waterless horizons, eyre, edward john eyre, malcolm uren, robert stephens -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Janet Bolitho, Life in Port during WWI, John Kirby et al, 22 Oct 2018
Based on members research, Janet Bolitho gives a deeper insight into life in Port during World War I PMHPS monthly meeting 22.10,2018 Duration including meeting preliminaries 1:22:29war - world war i, domestic life, janet bolitho -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Frognall, 22/10/1986 12:00:00 AM
Letter and research material on Frognall from the Department of Defence {Air Force Office} Royal Australian Air Force sectionl, to the Canterbury History Group with information on the Royal Australian Air Force's use of Frognallcanterbury, frognall, royal australian air force, mont albert road, world war 1939-1945 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun, Planted Yesterday, 1929
Photograph in the "Sun" 14.09.1929 of Mr. H.A. Mullett, Superintendent, planting a tree outside the Plant Research Institute with a group of male onlookers, one of whom looks like A.W. Jessep, Principal, Burnley College.the sun, h.a. mullett, superintendant, plant research institute, a.w. jessep, principals, tree planting -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research note, Keith Kings, "Tram T180", 1966
Provides a history note on T class tramcar No. 180, the builder (Duncan and Fraser), alterations, use and retention by the TMSV. Gives the specifications and Data on the tram. Built for the MBCTT. The tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum. Yields a brief history of Tram T 180Single page, spirit duplicated foolscap sheet, Research Note - "Tram T 180. Dated 18/4/1966, written by Keith Kings. Stapled to item 6502. Has the TMSV Heading on the sheet.tramcars, tramways, history, mbctt, t class, tram 180 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1940 c
Built Williamstown 1938, taken over by Navy 1942, renamed 'Stella'?Black and white photograph showing fishing boat Warreen, CSIRO research ship. Lifeboat across stern, six or seven men onboard. Dark coloured hull, white cabin. Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, boats and boating, fish, jetties, waterways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EAGLEHAWK HERITAGE SOCIETY INC BROCHURE
Coloured brochure which contains a brief history of Eaglehawk, opening times for the Museum, a map with points of interest, application for Membership form, a brief history of the Museum, where Publications can be obtained and Research and Displays.eaglehawk heritage society inc brochure, former eaglehawk court house, log lock up, eaglehawk borough council, city of greter bendigo, court of petty sessions, eaglehawk newsagency, eaglehawk post office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO HOTEL COLLECTION: CROWN&ANCHOR AND HAPPY JACK HOTELS
Three pages typewritten document titled: The search for the Crown & Jack and the mystery of the Happy Jack by Gordon and Shirley Roberts. Detailed research on the two Lockwood hotels. Also a copy of a coloured photo of the Happy Jack.bendigo, hotel, happy jack -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: THE GEM, 1906
A replica of the "Gem" gold nugget that was discovered on 29.11.1906 on the Poseidon Lead at Tarnagulla at the depth of 9 feet. Found on the bedrock by the Wragge Bros. Weight 88 ozs. Value of $126,358 in 2016. (See additional Research.)mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ABBOTT, SENATOR RICHARD HARTLEY SMITH: RESOLUTION AND SPEECHES RELATING TO HIS DEATH, 17/04/1940
Abbott, Senator Richard Hartley Smith - Resolution and speeches relating to his death. The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia - extracts from the Records of the Parliament. (Senate 17/4/1940). 3 pp. See research.person, individual, richard hartley smith abbott -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Treatment of Prisoners of War in WW2.|Australians in Germany and|Germans in Australia, 2006
Written as a recorded comparison of the treatment of Prisoners of war during WW2 of Australians in Germany and Germans in AustraliaPlastic covers. Clear plastic front and black plastic back. Black Printingprisoners of war, ww2, treatment of prisoners, german pow's -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Historians History of The World Vol 14
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Historians History of The World Vol 14 (7797.20) Netherlands and Germany. A comprehensive narrative of the rise and development of Nations as recorded by the great writers of all ages Edited by Henry Smith Williams Publisher: The Times Date: 1909Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the historians history of the world vol 14, henry smith williams -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Ship, model, Pribislaw'
Constructed with timber from the wreck of the Pribislaw by3-masted ship modeled on the Pribislaw and constructed from this ship's wood, salvaged in the Shetland Islands. On timber base with descriptive panel. Ship complete with trimmings - German flag, sails, ladders, steering wheel etc.In printed type, cut out and stuck onto the back end of the model ship 'Pribislaw' and 'Hamburg'.maritime technology, model ships, pribislaw, 1849, 1850, german migration, model ship, hamburg -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Loveday Internment Camp, after 25th June 1944
One of the many generous gifts of Gerd Aberle.A four page document, each in its own clear plastic envelope, school report written in the German language. A clear plastic front cover, red border left hand side and back cover redThe subject as indicated above. Students name, years attended and the 9 subjects and results unless translations shows otherwise. In English on the left hand border Loveday Internment Camp School Records. Donor Gerd Aberle.gerd aberle, loveday internment camp, loveday internment camp education -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Record of Life in Camp 1 A and B Tatura 5th June - 15th December 1940, 1940 photocopy
See document C5540.Same subject matter as C5540 with the addition of the list of approximately 600 names of German internees. In a plastic folder, clear plastic front. 3 cm red margin left hand side extending as the back cover.Record of Life in Camp 1 A and B Tatura 5th June - 15th December 1940german internees, internment camps, tatura -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Hat
Belonged to Rudi Kuhnle who used to live in Tatura post war. Worn by Rudi on festive occasions in Europe.Traditional hunting hat of German or Australian mountain regions. Worn on festive occasions also. Tall crown, narrow brim, rope belt around. Feather on side. Badge of belt. Dark and light green felt.bade with "Garmisch" inscribed. "Perschfest" trade mark is a picture of a deer.german hunting hat, rudi kuhnie, german hat wear -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Suitcase
Thomas Jervis Bowen, Land Sergeant, a guard at Camp 3? bought the suitcases from an inmate, passed on to his daughter.1 of 2 suitcases. Constructed from plywood obtained from lining of hut interior. Made by an unknown German/Italian internee. Acquired by a guard at camp 1 (Thomas Bowen). See C0192 for second suitcase.tatura, bowen, thomas, camp 3 garrison, personal, effects, travel, goods -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - History, Hilfskreuzer Kormoran, 1959
Donated to the Tatura Museum by a descendant of one of the authorsHard cover German naval history book of the WW2 warship "Kormoran" B&W picturews and edrawings. Has separate protective cover with painting of ship at sea. Black,red & white printing. 264 pagesTo the Tatura Museum in kind remembrtance. Ursula Detmersbooks, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Book - Childrens, Vater Und Sohn (Father and Son), 1940's
Book brought from Jaffa, Palestine in 1941 by the Drescher family, internees at Camp 3, Tatura.Soft red coloured card covered book with black and white comic like illustrations. Cover shows man sitting on a swing with a young boy holding a Winnie the pooh toy. Title in German Gothic script.Peter Dreschercamp 3, children's books, peter drescher, german internees in camp 3 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, GERMAN POW WW2, C.1947
... German ...The POW describes how he got home to Austria in Dec 1946 and the conditions there. With the letter was a small hand made model aeroplane, refer Cat No 5786. The letter was to Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details. The letter arrived after Allan had been killed in a car crash late 1947.Letter folded yellowed paper written in blue pen, two pages of writing and one with name and address, written by a former German POW in Eygpt in 1945 who worked in an Officers Club, "Lido Seneifa" as a barman."Smunden, 2 - IV - 1947 - Dear Sir"letters, pow, german, dfc -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Poster - Propaganda Poster, Circa 1940s
Propaganda Poster showing Luftwaffe Pilot . Eagle and Swastikas with word "unsere" . This Luftwaffe propaganda poster from WWII. In the middle of the poster you can see the classic German Airforce insigna "Der Adler" ('the Eagle") -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Whale Oil Lamp, n.d
"Betty" style whale oil lamp, consisting of shallow reservoir with a spout at one end in which a wick was inserted."Betty" from German word 'besser', meaning better due to improved performance of oil lamps.whale oil, lamp, betty lamp -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Brennessel - No 10, 7 December 1941
Produced fortnightly by internees at camp 1, Tatura as a newspaper or periodical of camp 1 events. Contributions from internees. Title translates as "Stinging Nettle" with "Behind Barbed Wire" written below that title.No 10 7.Dec.41. Booklet of loose leaves with sketch on front cover of sketch of prancing horse at gates, barbed wire fencing. Contains typed articles, advertisements, sketches, written in German. 12 pages.brennessel, stinging nettle, behind barbed wire, internment camp newspapers