This document is the Australian Survey Corps - Specifications of Compilation Sheets 1 Mile to 1 Inch Series published in 1948. This map series was widely produced by the Australian Survey Corps across Australia.A foolscap sized 7 x page buff coloured card covered document, stapled and two holed punched. Cover has Australian Survey Corps badge and text.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

All members of the Australian Survey Corps, that was later renamed the Royal Australian Survey Corps were expected to be proficient at freehand lettering and figuring. Initially all text on military maps was hand lettered in ink and an extremely high level of proficiency was required. Later technology changes meant that there was less reliance on hand lettering. This 17 x foolscap sized page booklet with light buff coloured cardboard covers held together with an ARNOS fastener was used to teach members of the Australian Survey Corps how to Hand Letter in 1947. Example practice lettering style work sheets are included at the rear of the document.17 x foolscap sized pages with light buff coloured cardboard covers held together with an ARNOS fastener. Example lettering style work sheets at the rear of the document. Cover has Australian Survey Corps Theodolite Badge in black and white above the Title "Freehand Lettering Published By Australian Survey Corps 1947.Hand-written No"11" in top RH corner. Has a stamp " E COMD FIELD SURVEY Unit"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, school of military survey, sms, balcombe

This is an instruction manual describing in detail the construction of the templates used for producing map compilation sheets from aerial photographs, and how the system works.Foolscap size, soft carboard covers, 9 x numbered pages, 3 x fold out pages containing two photos on each. Australian Survey Corps Badge on cover. Stapled and re-stapled on Left hand edge.Front Cover, "15" Top Left and Bottom Left corner, "COOPER" and stamped "58" in Top Right, "AHQ/Misc/0015" Bottom Left Corner, Stamped "Eastern Command Survey Service copy 5"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Some front pages are missing. Each page missing some text at the top of each page. The paper talks about the storage of aerial photo's and negatives by the Australian Survey Corps and the R.A.A.F.Four A4 pages of typed textNumerous corrections and additions to original typed text.australian survey corps raaf, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The first document is an important record of the size and makeup of the Australian Survey Corps - Permanent Military Force (PMF) as of 15 Aug 1946. It details the establishment, salaries and promotion guidelines and has a table of the names of the individuals occupying those positions. The second document (its draft and final document dated 25 Aug 1945) discuss in detail estimates of Expenditure for the Australian Survey Corps for 1945/46. This document in an attempt to quantify estimated expenses, addresses proposed manning and planned tasking for the Australian Survey Corps post WWII. These documents are believed to be copies from the National Archives and are an important snapshot of what was the situation at the time.An A4 and an A3 sized photocopy, stapled of typed text and 3 x photocopies of each of a Draft and Final A4 document of typed textThe First document (PMF) dated 15 Aug 1946 has a handwritten annotation "Confidential", the second document (Estimated Expenditure) dated 25 Aug 1945 has a typed classification of "SECRET" (Both Classifications have since expired)royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Royal Australian Survey Corps Annual Report 1989/90 of all mapping and charting carried out during that periodAn A4 booklet, glossy pages, map index of all mapping scales, 17 pages and Annexes, plastic ring bindingroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

" The availability of comprehensive and up-to-date military maps and charts ... is fundamental to the effective conduct of military operations." The Honourable K.C. Beazley, M.P. 1987 This article was presented as a paper to the 1990 Australian War Memorial History Conference to mark the 75th anniversary of the formation of the "Australian Survey Corps" on 1 July 1915. The Corps has since been renamed as the Royal Australian Survey Corps. Lieutenant-Colonel Clem Sargent, Colonel Commandant of the Corps from 1983 to 1993, accepted the challenge and published an account of the history of RA Svy on the occasion of the seventy-fifth anniversary. The Royal Australian Survey Corps, I9I5 - 1990 was first published in October 1990 in the journal of the Military Historical Society of Australia, Sabretache. The article was later published in the Australian Surveyor and is now reproduced as a booklet by kind permission of the author. This condensed history of the Royal Australian Survey Corps provides a record of military mapping in Australia and as such is a valuable part of Corps doctrine. Colonel S.W. Lemon, Director of Survey, March 1995Booklet, A4, 13 Pages, Cardboard Cover, Colour, Maps, Photographs, Black and White. Held together by metal staplesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

These documents are a draft advertisement to fill vacancies for Draughtsman and Topographers for the Australian Survey Corps in 1935. The successful candidates would be enlisted as Warrant Officer Class 2. These documents are particularly interesting as they describe in detail the conditions of service in the Survey Corps at the time and in particular the Salary and also a summary of their job descriptions. Besides the benefits of superannuation and free medical the article describes the annual salary (in Aus Pounds) of a Cpl was 199, Sergeant 212 -266, WO2 284 - 356, WO1 362- 440.10x A4 photocopied pages of typed text, stapled top LH corner. Some updated information has been added by hand.Date added as 1935royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This is the record of a presentation by Major TA Vance who was Officer Commanding the Australian Survey Corps 1936 to 1940 to the Victorian Institute of Surveyors. The paper describes in detail the mapping methods currently used by the Australian Survey Corps in about 1938. Topics describes include: 1. Geodetic or 1st Order triangulation. 2. Second and third order triangulation. 3. Traversing, levelling and fixing horizontal and vertical control for aerial photographs. 4. Plotting and contouring from aerial photographs. 5. Draughting. and 6. Reproduction. 17 x A4 photocopied pages of typed textTitle handwritten on first page "Mapping Methods - Pre WWII Topographers" and on page 11 "Laplace Azimuth" is added near a full description of the subject.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This Draft document is part of the Topographical Drafting Manual produced by the Royal Australian Survey Corps in 1949. This document covers the guidelines for Editing and Proving (quality control) of the 1 Mile to 1 Inch map series that was widely produced by the Corps over Australia.A 10 x page foolscap sized buff coloured covered document, stapled and two hole punchedStamped on cover "E Comd Field Survey Unit"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The six stapled photocopies of typed text describe in some detail the history of the post WWII Army, and in particular the Australian Survey Corps. The first of 3 x separate pages at the rear is a summary of the recommendations, Commonwealth Survey Committee 1944. The second page describes the Military mapping programme referencing a memo from the Queensland Premier dated 2 Aug 1944 and mentions notes from the 1938 Commonwealth Survey Committee. The third page (possibly incomplete) is from the Conference of the Commonwealth Survey Committee and the State Surveyor General held at Canberra 15 20 Jan 1945.6 x photocopies of A4 pages of typed text, stapled in the top LH Corner. There are an additional 3 x A4 photocopied pages at the rear of the original document.Hand written note on the first page "1953"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This is an important record detailing the Military Survey Situation in Australia before and after WWII. Because of its importance, the entire five page document has been reproduced. The document is written in four parts: Part 1 Situation at the start of War and Survey Troops available. Part 2 Reorganisation of Australian Survey Corps, Liaison with American Forces, Training and Equipment. Part 3 Map Situation at 31 August 1945, Maps published by Australian Units, Distribution of Maps, Map Records and Air Photos. Part 4 New Guinea and Borneo Campaigns, Formations and Survey Units Under Command. 5 x A4 photocopied pages of typed text, stapled top LH corner. Pages are numbered 87 to 91. The entire document has been reproduced.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

A Souvenir Booklet recording the Section photos and a Nominal roll of those who served 1942-45 at the Land Headquarters Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps located at "Fortuna Villa" Bendigo was produced at the end of WWII. Each member of the unit was presented with a copy of the booklet. The booklet besides being a great memory for those who served is a very valuable resource as it names the individuals in the photographs and very importantly records a Nominal Roll of unit members and their Military details. This booklet is one of those original booklets. The booklet has been reprinted on a number of occasions with different coloured covers. The first and original booklet had a red cover. Editions with brown, dark blue and black exist. The black covered edition was the last reprint. This booklet was donated by Carol Hargrave of Grenfell, NSW after discovering it in an old trunk that she purchased. A black covered edition was donated by a local Bendigo Antique Dealer in September 2024.A4 sized red cloth covered hard covered book mainly containing sub-unit photographs of section members and includes their names. 23 x double sided pages of photographs and 2 double sided pages of a Nominal Roll of those who served at Fortuna 1942 - 45. Each of the 50 pages were scanned at 600 dpi in JPEG (.jpg) format and stored on the attached 16GB USB Memory Stick. The images have been converted into MPEG-4 (.mp4) video format, 9Mb in size that runs for 4 Minutes and is also stored on the memory stick.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

An annual magazine published for release on RASvy Corps birthday 1st July. All units with RASvy Corps are invited / expected to submit an article depicting their activities over the preceding years 1991 to 1993. 4Fd Svy Sqn Adventure training list pages 7, 8. Army Map Depot - Unit Ski Day, pages 20, 21. The William Patton Expedition - Locating his grave as part of the " Burke and Wills " expedition, list of personnel involved - page 43. 8 Fd Svy Sqn - names mentioned and photo - page 50. 4 Fd Svy Sqn (1992) names mentioned page 69. The G Res manning list on page 70. Names mentioned in "Unit sports pages 73, 74. Exercise Kokoda Cartographer July 1992 list of participants on Page 78. Iraq - The Gulf War, Topographic Support page 52. Adelaide (4 Fd Svy Sqn) 1992 page 65. 8 Fd Svy Sqn manning wind down list pages 89-90. Military Geographic Information Pilot Project page 92. Royal Australian Survey Corps Aerial photography Team personnel list page 95. Operation Belama 92 Team list page 96. Long term Schooling attendees and promotions, page 105. Litho Sqn Postings in and out pages 116-117. Special awards SGT Durrant page 113, SSGT SR Hill page 114. RASvy completes 1:50,000 scale mapping of the Pilbara Region page 121. 1st Topo Svy Sqn personnel mentioned on page 122. A4 sized booklet with soft glossy card covers, paper pages held together with a plastic spiral binder.army survey regiment, army survey regt, fortuna, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, asr

COL Lawrence FitzGerald OBE was Director of the Survey Corps from 1942 to 1960 and was succeeded by COL Don Macdonald AM, MID. COL Frank Buckland OBE, MID succeeded BRIG Don Macdonald AM, MID as Director of the Survey Corps in 1967. He served as Director until 1972. BRIG Macdonald AM, MID was promoted before assuming the honorary position of Colonel Commandant of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. LTCOL Tim Tyler was the CO of the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Survey Regiment, Bendigo in 1962. MAJ John Nolan’s military career progressed to the rank of COL. He was the CO of the AHQ Survey Regiment, Bendigo from 1965 to 1969 and the Director of the Survey Corps from 1972 to 1975. CAPT Peter Constantine AM progressed in his career to the rank of LTCOL. He was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1975 to 1976 and CO of School of Military Survey (SMS) from 1976 to his retirement in January 1982.These eight black and white photographs were taken at the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo in the 1960s. Photos .1P, .2P and .4P are on printed paper and scanned at 300dpi. The remaining photographs are on negative film and scanned at 600 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Black and white photograph, c1960. The Director of the Survey Corps COL Lawrence FitzGerald OBE inspecting the troops. Taken at the parade ground at Fortuna Villa. .2) - Black and white photograph, 1962: L to R: Director of the Survey Corps COL Don Macdonald AM, MID an unidentified British Officer and the CO Army Headquarters Survey Regiment LTCOL Tim Tyler. Taken inside the Officers Mess at Fortuna Villa. .3) - Black and white photograph, 1962: An unidentified British Officer inside the Officers Mess at Fortuna Villa. .4) - Black and white photograph, c1969: L to R: Director of the Survey Corps COL Frank Buckland OBE, MID and Colonel Commandant BRIG Don Macdonald AM, MID. Taken at the front steps to Fortuna Villa. .5) & .6) - Black and white photograph, c1969: L to R: Director of the Survey Corps COL Frank Buckland OBE, MID and Colonel Commandant BRIG Don Macdonald AM, MID. Taken inside the Officers Mess at Fortuna Villa. .7) - Black and white photograph, 1962: L to R: CAPT Peter Constantine, MAJ John Nolan. .8) - Black and white photograph, 1962: An unidentified British Officer inside the Officers Mess at Fortuna Villa..1 no annotation 2. named personnel annotated on paper sleeve, .3 no annotation .4 named personnel annotated on back .5 to .8 no annotationroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Annual Report detailing the status of Australian mapping, charting and geodesy for the period 1 Jul 90 - 30 Jun 91A4 soft covered book, glossy paper pages and plastic pockets containing maps. Plastic ring bindingTop right hand corner "2IC Tech WO"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This envelope was specifically produced for the 75th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. This First Day cover envelope was stamped at the Bonegilla Military Post Office on 29 June 1990 in preparation for the Corps birthday on 1 July. The Envelope was stamped in Purple the Survey Corps Colour as apposed to normally being stamped in Black. The School of Military Survey was located at Bonegilla Victoria adjacent to Lake Hume reservoir. The envelope was designed by Lynette Brown from the Australia Post Graphic Design Studio utilising illustrations produced by Brian Clinton, Melbourne.Royal Australian Survey Corps 75th Anniversary First Day Cover Envelope. The Postal Stamp is stamped with a Survey Corps badge in purple (the Corps Colour) " First day of Issue, Bonegilla Military Post Office 29 June 1990. The 41cent stamp is a map extract. The envelope contains one large and three small graphics of Royal Australian Survey Corps activities and includes a Survey Corps Badge and Logo. The rear of the envelope contains a short history and role of the Royal Australian Survey Corps.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The folder about the Royal Australian Survey Corps Jubilee, contains a number of very informative letters dealing with the formation of the Army Survey Corps. There is also some history as to how the Australian Survey Corps came into being. One letter lists the current units of the Royal Australian Survey Corps.Foolscap size manila Folder containing a number of letters held together by an ARNOS fastener.No "91" Top right hand corner. "Royal Australian Survey Corps Jubilee" hand written on front coverroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Following cessation of hostilities following WWII the Survey Corps was actively redeployed to commence mapping of Mainland Australia to ensure that Australia's limited mapping coverage situation was not repeated should any similar conflict occur. There was still an urgent requirement to map enemy occupied territory for the recovery of our prisoners of war. This paper discusses that 1946 mapping program and is complimented by a Herald Sun Newspaper Article of the time titled "Big Areas to be Mapped from the Air.".Six x A4 photocopied pages of typed text that is a transcription of A Herald Sun article published in 1946. pages are stapled top left-hand corner."1946 Survey Corps Mapping" royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This is a report on the status of Royal Australian Survey Corps mapping and charting and geodesy for the period 1 July 1991 to 30 June 1992A4 Report, Part of Bendigo 1:100,000 map on the cover, Plastic ring binder., gloss paper pages, plastic folders inside back cover containing Indexes of Mapping production and a momento of 50th Anniversary Army Survey Regiment ParadeSigned by Simon Lemon, Director of the Royal Australian Survey Corps - Armyroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

These two formal photos of COL Don Swiney MBE were taken in Russell Offices, Canberra circa 1988. LTCOL Don Swiney MBE was appointed as CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1985 to 1987. He was subsequently promoted to Colonel and was Director of the Royal Australian Survey Corp from November 1988 to January 1991, and the honorary position as Colonel Commandant from January 1993 to January 1996. These two formal photos of COL Don Swiney MBE were taken in Russell Offices, Canberra circa 1988. The colour and black and white photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, c1988, Director of the Royal Australian Survey Corps COL Don Swiney MBE. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1988, Director of the Royal Australian Survey Corps COL Don Swiney MBE..1P – on top surround ‘The Director’, on bottom surround ‘Director Royal Australian Survey Corps COL DG Swiney MBE.’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

The Bi Annual Planning Conferences were to plan and coordinate the activities of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. The conferences were chaired by the Director of the Survey Corps and were attended by representatives from all elements of the Corps. The conferences were held at the Army Survey Regiment Fortuna Villa Bendigo . 1) Black and white photograph of the attendees at the Royal Australian Survey Corps Planning Conference November 1964 taken outside Fortuna Villa. Conference Chairman Brigadier Don Macdonald AM, MID Director of the Survey Corps. .2) Black and white photograph of the attendees at the Royal Australian Survey Corps Biennial Planning Conference November 1966 taken at Fortuna Villa. Conference Chairman Brigadier Don Macdonald AM, MID Director of the Survey Corps. .3) Black and white photograph of the attendees at the Royal Australian Survey Corps Biennial Planning Conference November 1966 taken in the Ball Room at Fortuna Villa. Conference Chairman Brigadier Don Macdonald AM, MID Director of the Survey Corps. Conference in progress. .4) Black and white photograph of the attendees at the Royal Australian Survey Corps Planning Conference November 1967 taken outside at Fortuna Villa. Conference Chairman Brigadier Frank Buckland OBE, MID; Director of the Survey Corps. .5) Black and white photograph of the attendees at the Royal Australian Survey Corps Biennial Planning Conference 1962 taken in the gardens of Fortuna Villa. Conference Chairman COL Don Macdonald AM, MID Director of the Survey Corps. Back Row L to R: LT M. Gler, LT F. Thorogood, LT. W.A Gillard, CAPT W.P. Constantine, MAJ E.U. Anderson, MAJ. J.K. Nolan, MAJ N.R.J. Hillier, CAPT W. Greer, MAJ. M.A. Marks, LT. G. Roy. Front Row L to R: 2T F. High, MAJ C.T. Carter, MAJ T. C. Sargent, MAJ J. L. Stedman, MAJ F.D. Buckland, LTCOL C.S. Tyler, COL D. Macdonald, LTCOL W.B. Relf, MAJ H.M. Hall, MAJ L.B. Sprenger, MAJ G.H. Tomlinson, MAJ S.W. Snow. .6) Black and white photograph of the attendees at the Royal Australian Survey Corps Biennial Planning Conference c1972 taken in the gardens of Fortuna Villa. Conference Chairman COL John K. Nolan, Director of the Survey Corps. .7) Black and white photograph of the attendees at the Royal Australian Survey Corps Biennial Planning Conference 05th October 1973 taken in the gardens of Fortuna Villa. Conference Chairman COL John K. Nolan, Director of the Survey Corps. Back Row L to R: MAJ Laker, SQNLDR Porter, CAPT Clues, SQNLDR McCormack, MAJ Eddy, FLTLT O’Loghlin, MAJ Illingworth, MAJ Laing, MAJ Thorogood, MAJ Millar, CAPT Mason. Front Row L to R: MAJ Taylor, MAJ Ricketts, LTCOL Anderson, WGCOMD Whitely, LTCOL Ridge, MAJ Dalton, MAJ Todd. .8) - COL John K. Nolan, Director of the Survey Corps. .1 Nov 64 written on back, .2 RA Svy - Biennial Conference Nov 66 annotated on front, .3 Biennial Conference Nov 66 annotated on back, .4 RA Svy Planning Conference - Nov 67 annotated on front, .5 All officers annotated at footnotes on front, 6. No annotations, 7. All officers annotated on back and dated 5 Oct 73royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

These story boards describing a brief History of the Royal Australian Survey Corps were used at the entrance to an exhibition entitled "The Mapmakers" held at the Bendigo Military Museum during June to August 2025 as part of the 110th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Survey Corps.Two wooden boards used as signs as a brief summary of the history of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. Text is digitally printed and affixed to the boards.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

.1) CD contains additional photos to compliment the 20 page written report. .2) Written report contains stories and photos of members of the Survey Corps and Air Force personnel based on Morotai during WWII. The photo in the report includes John K Nolan who went on to be Director of the Survey Corps 1972-1975.1) CD of photos. .2) Written report on some of the activities of the Survey Corps on the island of Morotai during WWII (20 pages).audio-visual technology-audio visual appliances, photography-photographs, documents, survey, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, morotai

Detailed Planning Report for the activities of the Royal Australian Survey Corps 1966-1968 as decided at the Corps Conference 14-25 Nov 1966Typed Report of decisions and plans for activities of the Royal Australian Survey Corps for 1996 -1998. Report includes names of attendees from all elements of the Survey Corps and their reports. paper report with light buff coloured card cover stapled along the left hand edge. 50 page report includes distribution list."Copy No 11" royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This is the second Edition of the "Chrology of the Royal Australian Survey Corps" produced in 1985 by the officers at the School of Military Survey (SMS). The First Edition produced in 1979 was also produced at the SMS. Since the first edition was produced, a definitive history of the Corps has been published by Brigadier Fitzgerald in his book "Lebanon to Labuan" in 1980 and is the story of the Corps during WWII. This new edition has been completely revised and updated. In order that amendments for future editions may easily be made, this document has compiled on computer. Signed LTCOL JG Corless Commanding Officer SMS. Future and final editions of the History of the Royal Australian Survey Corps have used this document as part of their research.A5 paper booklet, 56 x pages and stapled. Cover is a printed map with title and printed versions of the initial Australian Survey Corps Badge, the "King's and Queen's Crown" versions of the Royal Australian Survey Corps badges. The booklet contains computer text and poor quality B/W photographs.Compiled and printed by the School of Military Surveyroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, school of military survey

A booklet produced to commemorate the 50th (Jubilee) Anniversary of the Royal Australian Survey Corps, contains an historical record of the Corps units, nominal roll of AHQ Survey Regiment unit members during the Jubilee year, photos and plans of Fortuna Villa.Booklet, 16 pages 6265.1 Front cover has black and white photo of the gated entrance to Fortuna Villa 6265.2 Front cover has an extract from the 1:100,000 map of Canberra, ACT. 6265.2 Internal contents are a reprint of 6265.1Inside of the booklet is signed by LtCol JK Nolan CO AHQ Svy Regt, later Director of the Survey Corps.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Australian Army Hat Khaki Fur Felt - (slouch hat) as worn by members of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. This Slouch hat was owned and used by 321187 SSGT Rod Skidmore (RASvy) a member of the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. This Slouch hat was used in the "Mapmakers Exhibition" July 2025 at the Bendigo Military Museum.Australian Army Hat Khaki Fur Felt - (slouch hat) as worn by members of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. The hat is fitted with a Survey Corps badge at the front on the pugaree (hat band) and a Rising Sun badge on the raised side of the hat. The hat is affixed with a leather chin strap. Size 57.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II approved the appointment of HRH The Princess of Wales "Lady Diana" as the Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Survey Corps (RASvy) on 1 July 1988. A copy of this image was presented to RASvy for official use.Framed photograph of HRH The Princess of Wales "Lady Diana" - Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Survey Corps in a black dress, white border and black frame.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The article explains about the exhibition that traces the 110 year old history of the Royal Australian Survey Corps curated by the ExFortuna Survey Association "Mapmakers, Charting Australia's Defence, explores the contributions of military surveyors from WWI to 1996, the technical advancements that transformed military and civil mapping and the deep ties that the corps had with Fortuna.Single page extract (Page 8) from the Bendigo Times Newspaper about a Survey Corps Exhibition in the Bendigo Military Museum to help celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the Survey Corps. Image 1. ExFortuna Survey Assoc President Gary Warnest, Image 2. Entrance banner to the exhibition, Image 3. Fortuna Villa.Newspaper Article written for the Bendigo Times Friday 13 July 25 by Adam Carswellroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, exfortuna survey association, bendigo military museum