Showing 338 items matching the observer
-
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - The Portland Observer, The Portland Observer, 19/11/1934
... Newspaper - The Portland Observer...The Portland Observer ...Two page Centenary Souvenir Supplement, to the Portland Observer, 19th Nov. 1934 Articles on Henty family, Captain William Dutton, story of Portland's settlement, whaling, list of chairmen, Portland municipality; black and white photos -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Cyril Dunn, Shouts and Murmurs: A Selection from "The Observer" 1962-63, 1963
... Shouts and Murmurs: A Selection from "The Observer" 1962-63....The Observer ...Hardcover w/Dust Jacketthe observer, walsh st library -
National Wool Museum
Newspaper, The Portland Observer
... The Portland Observer ...First page has article and photographs of new Dennys Lascelles Limited wool store in Portland.The Portland Observerwool stores, portland observer dennys, lascelles limited, portland, victoria -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - The Portland Observer 22 November 1934, 22/11/1934
... Newspaper - The Portland Observer 22 November 1934 ...The Portland Observer, from 22 NOV, 1934. Four pages (not numbered) Advertisements, Society, show results, Portland Centenary, letters to editor, entertainment etc. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - The Portland Observer 17 November 1960, 17/11/1960
... Newspaper - The Portland Observer 17 November 1960 ...The Portland Observer for Thursday 17 November 1960. Mostly stories, photos, articles about Port of Portland and the opening of Portland Harbour on Sat. 19 Nov. 1960. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - US Aircraft Identification Booklet, Aircraft Recognition for the Ground Observer
... Aircraft Recognition for the Ground Observer ...Designed to assist the US and Canadian Ground Observer Corps as well as enthusiasts. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Council Office. Kangaroo Ground, formerly printing office of the "Evelyn Observer"
... of the "Evelyn Observer" ...Council Office. Kangaroo Ground, formerly printing office of the "Evelyn Observer" until the name was changed to the "Advertiser" and the company moved to Hurstbridge during the 1914-1918 war. Shire Office until destroyed by fire 8th Feb., 1934. Source: Mrs. McMinn, KinglakeThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, council office, evelyn observer -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Warrandyte Historical Society, Letters Home: Boer War 1900-1901, World War I 1916 (extracts from The Evelyn Observer reproduced by Warrandyte Historical Society)
... (extracts from The Evelyn Observer reproduced by Warrandyte ...Copies of newspaper articles copied from "The Evelyn Observer" with dates. Includes some news reports but mostly letters from soldiers. Names include W. J. Beard of Research E. Andrew of Eltham Private S. Harris (Kangaroo Ground, Queenstown and Kinglake) E. Payne (Whittlesea) W Reid of (Hazelglen) W. J. Capewell (Eltham)Various un-numbered pages held in place housed in yellow folder. Photo of soldier on a horse on the cover. No caption but probably Private/Trooper Shelley Harris of Kinglake, Bushmen's Corp. Boer Warevelyn observer, boer war, letters, world war 1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, L-R: John Edward Greenaway (apprentice), R. C. Harris (editor) and James Foggie in the Printing Office of the Evelyn Observer, Kangaroo Ground in the 1880s
... (editor) and James Foggie in the Printing Office of the Evelyn ...Reproduced on p40 of 'Pioneers & Painters' Mr Robert Harris (centre) was associated with the paper for forty-seven years. The Printing office of the 'Evelyn Observer' at Kangaroo Ground operated from about 1872 until it became the 'Advertiser' and moved to Hurstbridge during the 1914-1918 war. The building was then used as Shire Office, later destroyed by fire 8 Feb. 1934. Source: Mrs. McMinn, KinglakeThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imageevelyn observer, james foggie, john edward greenaway, kangaroo ground, newspapers, pioneers and painters, printing, r.c harris, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Andrew Bryant and Darryl Morrison, Portland, c. 1992
Black and white photo. Andrew Bryant, signwriter, and Darryl Morrison, 'Observer' reporter, standing on footpath outside Observer office, Percy St Portland. Large decorative sign on window commemorating 150 years of Portland Observer & Guardian publishingBack: Sticker - 'COPYRIGHT PORTLAND OBSERVER'portland observer 150th anniversary, newspaper, media, celebration -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Desmond O'Grady, The Ugly Australian, 24.12.1960
... The Observer ...This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Australian Ugliness'.There are side vertical pencil linesaustralian ugliness, desmond o'grady, featurism, austerica, australian suburbia, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Desmond O'Grady, The Ugly Australian, 24.12.1960
... The Observer ...This is a review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Australian Ugliness'.Photocopy of the just the original article (item P1374.18)australian ugliness, desmond o'grady, featurism, austerica, australian suburbia, walsh st library -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria "True Blues" Lodge Annual Tea and Entertainment Programme, c. 1900
... The "Observer", Portland ...The Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria was established in 1843. As a society composed of Protestants, it works to support and defend the Protestant faith. The Institution is named in honour of King William III, Prince of Orange (1650-1702) and his achievements for civil and religious liberty. The first Orange Lodge in Victoria was founded in 1843, following a sectarian protest in Elizabeth Street Melbourne over the election of a Protestant candidate to the Legislative Council. By the 1890s there were 169 branches in Victoria, engaged in political lobbying for mainstream Protestant issues like temperance, Sunday observance, opposition to state aid for church schools, and opposition to any expansion of the political influence of Roman Catholics. The monthly meetings had an element of secrecy, as members wore regalia and followed a simple ritual. No Catholics could join. Women were admitted to Lodges in 1903.Single-sided sheet printed in blue ink containing program details. Decorative title at top of page, with central image of cavalier on rearing horse within a decorative ribbon and floral border, containing a Protestant oath. Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria "True Blues" Lodge Annual Tea and Entertainment Programmeloyal orange institution, protestant, societies, religion -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Edwin Davis, The Observer Office, Portland, Pioneer Women's Book of Remembrance, n.d
... Edwin Davis, The Observer Office, Portland ...Blue paper-covered book bound with three staples.book of remembrance, pioneer, womens history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir - Volunteer Air Observers Corps Badge, 1939-1945
Belonged to Thomas EverettMetal circular badge with cord and safety pin. Badge has blue outer border with text volunteer Air Observers Corps in gold. White inner band with text "observer' in gold. Inner red circle with gold bird with outstretched wings.Front: Volunteer Air Observers Corps Observer, gold enamel Back: This badge is the property of the Dept. of Air. 16993 Stokes -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - VAOC Observer's Log Book
Volunteer Air Observer's Corp (VAOC) log book from the Camberwell Post with handwritten observations covering the period between 28 August 1944 and 20 September 1945Foolscap, paper logbook with brown cover and black binding. Pages within are lined and contents are handwritten by mulltiple authors. The table has the following headings: Date; Observer on duty (signature); Time on; Time off; Remarks. Enclosed within are four paper documents: 1. Brown paper envelope from the Commonwealth of Australia Department of Air with the heading, On His Majesty's Service, from the Officer in Charge VAOC Control Post, Melbourne 2. Typed document headed, Ulcer Diet for Amublatory (sp) Patients 3. Typed list of names headed, Nominal Roll Camberwell 4. The Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Fathers' Association of Victoria Nomination for Membership formFront cover: "V.A.O.C / Observer's Log Book / Post No" (typed). "5693 (?)" and illegible handwritten text vaoc, volunteer air observer's corp, vaoc log book, camberwell post, the sailors, soldiers and airmen's fathers' association of victoria, ulcer diet -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Enamelled Air Observers Corps Badge, Stokes, Estimated 1941-1945
Enamelled VAOC Observer badge. Single pin on back. Colours: red circle in centre overlaid with stylised eagle in gold; white surrounding ring and blue outer ring with gold lettering.Front: (Centre) stylised eagle / Observer; (Edge) Volunteer Air Observers Corps. Back: This badge is the / property of the / Department of Air / 27582 / Stokes.vaoc, observer, ww2 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Newspapers - Alpine Observer, 1976,1977 & 1980
The Alpine Observer is the local newspaper for residents living in the Alpine Shire. It covers the towns Myrtleford, Bright, Mt Beauty and several smaller ones.Newspapers are a valuable source of information for researchers. For example the Alpine Observer, dated Thursday 23rd October has a lengthy article on the Centenary of the Tawonga School. The articles give dates, description of events & issues and an indication of the thinking at the time.Bound selection of 'Alpine Observer' newspapers dated Jan 1976 - Dec 1977 plus 8 loose newspapers. Also, 4 loose 'Alpine Observers' dated October 1980 alpine observer. newspapers. mt beauty. tawonga school. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
certificate, 1945
The Volunteer Air Observers Corps was an Australian air defence organisation of World War II.It was formed on 31 December 1941 to support the Royal Australian Air Force by sighting and observing aircraft over Australia.It swiftly established observation posts across Australia and provided information to the RAAF's regional air control posts. As the threat to Australia declined its role was expanded to include coast watching, assisting air traffic control and weather reporting. The corps was staffed by civilian volunteers and reached a peak strength of 24,000 personnel and 2,656 observation posts in 1944. After the end of the war the VAOC was reduced to a cadre in December 1945 and was disbanded on 10 April 1946. The Volunteer Air Observers Corps was an Australian air defence organisation of World War II. This certificate is a record of the participation of members of the Orbost district. Anita Armistead, wife of Francis Armistead had a son, Sydney, who served as a gunner in Malaysia during WW11.A certificate of service awarded to Mrs F. Armistead for being a volunteer in the Air Observers Corps. It was awarded on 20 Sept, 1945 for one year's service.For King and Empire Presented to Mrs F. Armistead by the ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE As a record and in appreciation of patriotic response to the call of country by serving in the VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS This 20th day of September 1945 signed G. Jones Air Vice Marshall Chief of Air Staff signed ? Unit Commanding Officercertificate ww11 air-observers-corps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Melbourne Observer, "Appeal to save trams for tourist appeal", 23/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
Clipping from the Melbourne Observer, Sun 23/7/1972 titled "Appeal to save trams for tourist appeal", regarding the retention of Bendigo tram tracks between the Joss House and the Central Deborah Mine and their discussions with the Premier - "gimmickry". In ink "Melb-Observer Sun 23-7/72"bendigo, reopening, closure -
Clunes Museum
Ephemera - AIR FLASH MESSAGE FORM, 1942
MRS. ANDREW McLENNAN [ALMA] WAS AN OBSERVER FROM 1042 WHILE LIVING AT TOURELLO ESTATE, SMEATON ROAD, CLUNES.AIR FLASH MESSAGE FORM ISSUED TO NOMINATED OBSERVERS OF AIRCRAFT FLYING IN IMMEDIATE AREA. OBSERVER TO RECORD AND REPORT THE POSITION, DIRECTION, NUMBER OF ENGINE, HEIGHT, TIME SEEN OR HEARD AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT TO AIRFORCE CONTROL BASE [BALLARAT]DURING 1939-1945 WORLD WAR .local history, document, identification, military, airforce -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, High-flyer saved habitats for winged friends, 2006
Obituary - Ellen McCulloch had a great interest in native birds and wrote several books and pamphlets.Obituary - Ellen McCulloch had a great interest in native birds and wrote several books and pamphlets. She was a member of the Bird Observers Club of Australia (photo)Obituary - Ellen McCulloch had a great interest in native birds and wrote several books and pamphlets. mcculloch, ellen, birds, bird observers club of australia -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Air Observers' Hut SECV during WWII, 24 May 1943
During WW2 there were volunteers all over Australia observing air activity every night. This photo was taken from the S.E.C.V. hut dedicated to this activity and was manned by men and women throughout the war. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria were based at Bogong when constructing the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria dedicated a hut at Bogong township during World War 2 for the purpose of volunteers manning the hut to observe air craft. This was during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. See also KVHS 0938 (certificate) and KVHS 1259 (Training Manual)Black and white photo of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria's 'Volunteer Air Observer's Hut' at Bogong during World War 2.- 24th May 1943On back of photo: "EW / K1156 / 24 May 1943 / Volunteer Air Observers Hut / During World War 2 / Bogong"secv, bogong, wwii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Banyule Observer 2000-2001, 20/01-2001
The Banyule Observer was raised September 2000. Banyule Councillors Colin Brooks and Dale Peters became aware that the ‘local’ news in the Diamond Valley News was being neglected. Together these two councillors asked Rosie Bray to write the local news – which she did until Colin Brooks withdrew. Dale Peters published one more issue – on April 28 2001, before he closed the paper down. Rosie was paid $20 a month to cover costs. A collection of local news from the Diamond Valley area of Banyule.Spiral bound folder containing photocopies of editions of 'Banyule Observer'colin brooks, dale peters, banyule observer, rosie bray -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Melbourne Observer, "Save the trams fight goes on", 2/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
Demonstrates the type of publicity the moves to establish a heritage tramway in Ballarat was obtaining in Melbourne at the time.Newspaper clipping from Melbourne Observer, Sunday, 2 May 1971, page 11, titled "Save the trams fight goes on". Item written following the public meeting at the VRI on 29 April (See Reg Item 3932.1 and other papers). Reported that more than 75 people attended, that the committee will work with the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee.On the side of the cutting in blue ink "Melb Observer / Sun May 2 1971 p11."ballarat, btps, preservation -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED OR CIRCULATED IN CAULFIELD
... The Observer ...This file contains four items: 1/Two typed lists of the names and years of circulation of Elsternwick and Caulfield Newspapers held at the Caulfield Library, the first with amendments in ballpoint pen and the second a revised version of the first dated 12/07/1988. Also included in the item is a typed list of what appears to be issues of the Southern Cross newspaper held at the library and an original handwritten list with a black and white photocopy of newspapers held at the Caulfield Library, dated 11/09/1988. These were provided by Gladys Vallati (longtime member; Head Librarian of Caulfield Library for many years). 2/Two extracts from the Caulfield Historical Society Newsletters (issues April 1975 No 15 and June 1975 No 16) detailing newspapers published and or circulated in Caulfield that are held at the State Library of Victoria, both undated and author unknown. The first has some handwritten annotations and a minute from the first meeting of the Caulfield Road Board on 25/11/1857 on the reverse side, listing the surnames of those present. Also included in the item is a typed draft for one of the extracts. 3/A six page handwritten list of newspapers circulated in the area of Caulfield held in Australian libraries, taken from a Union List dated 1967 in the Canberra National Library, author unknown. Details given of the newspapers include the title and dates of issue, in some cases also listing the merging of newspapers and ceasing of publication. Attached is a handwritten note detailing the production history of the Caulfield and Elsternwick Advertiser dated October 1980, author unknown. 4/A file note dated 24/02/2021 noting that the acompanying typed list of the titles, eras of publications and storage location of newspapers held at Glen Eira Historical Society dated September 2008, is out of date and superceded.elsternwick, buzz, glenhuntly advertiser caulfield communication activities, the elsternwick advertiser, libraries, newspapers elsternwick times caulfield library, the caulfield star southern cross documents, the caulfield advertiser, the age, the caulfield mercury and glenhuntly guardian, the elsternwick and caulfield herald, the elsternwick and caulfield mercury, the caulfield and elsternwick star, the caulfield and elsternwick times caulfield elsternwick advertiser, caulfield and elsternwick leader the caulfield and elsternwick advertiser caulfield contact caulfield news australia israel review, regional progress jerusalem post international edition australian jewish news, the elsternwick leader, microforms, caulfield bibliography brighton , malvern , oakleigh, prahran, carnegie courier, the observer, south east suburban mail, elsternwick news caulfield road board meetings, board meetings caulfield historical society, caulfield historical society newsletter victorian government gazette, the argus, caulfield city council caulfield city council rate books , books, rate books, minute books, harris mr , brooks mr , semple mr, handasyde gilbert, nelson mr, dempsey mr, grants, financial economics, brighton independent, brighton leader, brighton news, brighton southern cross, southern weekly, sunshine times, malvern advertiser, malvern and armadale express, malvern and armadale recorder, malvern argus, malvern courier and caulfield mirror, malvern news, malvern press, malvern spectator, malvern standard, southern news, ormond news, prahran telegraph, oakleigh and caulfield times, chadstone progress, property review weekly, glen eira historical society newsletter, glen eira caulfield leader, glen eira news, south east suburban mail, brighton independent, bentleigh echo, bentleigh news, bentleigh standard, prahran and st kilda advertiser, prahran chronicle, prahran news, prahran post, the times, daily mail, esplanade post, st kilda advertiser, st kilda and balaclava news, st kilda and caulfield southern cross, st kilda district guide, st kilda chronicle, st kilda mercury, st kilda news, oakleigh local news, oakleigh advertiser, oakleigh and caulfield times, oakleigh and mulgrave guardian, oakleigh leader, oakleigh southern cross, standard times -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Flying over the lines, dargo-085.tif
An amazing photograph of a British or Australian Air Force Observer waving to a nearby plane while in flight. Planes of the era were yet to possess sealed cockpits.There is an inscription on the back of the photograph that says "One of our mechanics going over to the lines. This was snapped by a pilot while in the air. Note the observer waving his hand".aeroplane, observer, biplane, ww1, world war 1, war, flight, flying, r.e.8, reconnaissance experimental 8 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Newspapers - The Independent Weekly; The Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme; Alpine Observer
Newpaper articles update the community on local news.Newspapers give added detail on local news - in this case being the Kiewa ValleyIn a red plastic folder held by 2 rings each copy in a plastic sleeve are the Independent Weekly newspapers Volume 1 Issues 35 to 44 with a couple missing and two copies of a couple. All Dated 1996. 2. The Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme - 4 copies of yellowed papers folded and dated April 1965 pages 7 - 10 3. Alpine Observer - 7 pages each with an article re the Kiewa Valley including the 'UKV Historical Museum Opened' in 1986newspapers, alpine observer, the independent weekly, kiewa hydro-electric scheme -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Dedication, The Nackeroos
2/1st North Australia Observer Unit 1942-1945 The Nackeroos - During the second World War the 2/1st North Australia Observer Unit guarded Northern Australia against Japanese incursions. The unit established positions in remote areas and carried out patrols on foot and horseback, reporting back by wireless.The unit was barely 550 strong, and with their headquarters in Katherine, in the Northern Territory, they were given the task of patrolling northern Australia to look for signs of enemy activity. The men made use of the knowledge of local Aboriginals and maintained coast watching outposts. As the threat of invasion passed, the unit was reduced in strength and disbanded in March 1945. A similar role is now carried out by the North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) Black plastic frame containing a dedication on black background with red and green joined square symbol 2/1st North Australia Observer Unit 1942-1945 The Nackeroos In memory of those who served Dedicated on 27 August 20082/1st north australia observer unit, the nackeroos -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Badge, Volunteer Air Observers Corps
During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.Circular badge of blue, white and red enameled concentric circles depicting an eagle. Serial number 15285 stamped on reverse.Text, front: ' VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS / OBSERVER. 'volunteer air observers corps, world war ii, volunteers