The map documents the City of Broadmeadows municipal area as it existed in February 1985. It records local government ward boundaries, infrastructure, reserves and neighbouring municipalities including Bulla, Whittlesea, Preston, Coburg, Essendon and Keilor. The map provides evidence of municipal organisation and land use in Broadmeadows during the mid-1980s.This map is significant as a historical record of the City of Broadmeadows shortly before substantial local government and urban development changes in Melbourne's northern suburbs. It documents municipal boundaries, infrastructure, public reserves and administrative divisions in 1985, providing valuable evidence for researchers studying local government, urban planning and community development in the Broadmeadows district.Single-sheet monochrome printed map on grey paper. Recto contains a detailed municipal map of the City of Broadmeadows. Verso is blank apart from labels and annotations. Fold marks visible.Recto, upper left: "CITY OF BROADMEADOWS" / "Metric Scale 1:40000" / "DATE FEB 1985" Verso, upper centre: "WI-3206" Verso, upper right: Handwritten and partially obscured notation present.broadmeadows (vic.), city of broadmeadows, local government, municipal boundaries, urban planning, roads, parks and reserves, cartography, melbourne northern suburbs, 1980s victoria.

One of the most important and successful attacks on merchant ships inside an enemy harbour during world war two by English and Australian Commandoes or Special Unit Forces, launched from Australia. Nil deaths by the Commandoes were recorded, and 40000 tons of enemy ships were damaged or destroyed. To enlighten RSL Members and the public, the history of the MV Krait and the importance of our Military History. The newsletter has a typed story and pictures of members of M and Z Special Force. Krait took a small force on one of its missions and they sank about 38,000 tons of Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour in 1943. The newsletters front page has pink large writng on a white background. The word Krait and a photo of it on the Brisbane River. The newsletter is 4 pages with a photo of the men on board on page 2. Page 3 has another photo of the Krait. It is on loan from Mr.Jim Muir, world war two, pamphlet, short story, mv krait, motor vessel, singapore, singapore harbour, 1943

The first Warrnambool to Melbourne cycling race was held in October 1895. 24 riders started with only 7 finishing the race. W. Nicol was the winner of the inaugural race. Two months later on 14/12/1895 the race was run in reverse. For the ensuing 43 years it was mainly Melbourne to Warrnambool. Since 1939 it has been run mainly Melbourne to Warrnambool. The prize of this blanket was 2nd prize to E. Ion of Tasmania in October 1949. The prize itself, A Warrnambool Blankets Tartan rug was made at the Warrnambool Woollen Mill in Harris St Warrnambool Early efforts to establish a woollen Mill in Warrnambool commenced with an early mill on the Merri at Woodford in 1874 but the site proved unsuitable and was financially struggling. The decision was made to move plant and and machinery to the old meat preserving factory in South Warrnambool The plant and equipment was sold to Mr Robert Hood of Sherwood on the Hopkins River East Warrnambool who carried on the venture until fire destroyed the building in 1882, The site lay idle until a group of local businessmen raised 40000 pounds to establish the mill in 1910. It continued to trade well through the early and mid 20th century. Dunlop brought the mill in 1968 and there was a slow downturn with numerous owners until it closed in 2000. The site passed into private hands in 2003.Both the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and the Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race are a significant part of local history. The Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling road race remains one of the premier sporting events in Australia. It commenced in 1895 Maroon and red block check with black and white check lines on front with plain maroon back. Fringed on two sides. Grey cotton label with The Warrnambool Woollen Mill Co Limited in top Left hand side of label, Victory Rug diagonally in blue Guaranteed All WOOL Made in Australia in bottom RH corner of label. Owner M bottom of label. 1949 Mr. Ernie Ion” handwritten in black pen.warrnambool, warrnambool woollen mill, marcus saltau, w. nicol

Thousands of families have lived in the Brimbank area over thousands of years Aboriginal families were here for over 40000 years The first migrant families came from England Ireland and Scotland in the 1830s to 1840s Many came in the gold rushes of the 1850s when the main tracks to the gold fields went through the Brimbank area New families arrived when the first industries developed in the 1870s to 1890s After World Ware Two there was a huge influx of new families to the Brimbank area especially St Albans and Sunshine Like the earlier migrants they often built their own homes and contributed to new schools churches local business and industry Why is the City of Brimbank called Brimbank? The name comes from Brimbank Park, the largest park in the area Opened in 1973 Before that the central part was Brimbank Farm owned by the Goudie Family in the 1870s to 1890s and later John Dodd and his family

Book with black leather binding, title stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. non-fictionDefinition and pronunciation of 40000, medical terminology also included are appendixes with various medical tables and dose listsmedical dictionary, medical terminology

Book with black leather binding, title stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. non-fictionDefinition and pronunciation of 40000, medical terminology also included are appendixes with various medical tables and dose listsmedical dictionary, medical terminology