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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, An Australian Christmas Collection
... An Australian Christmas Collection......An Australian Christmas Collection...An Australian Christmas Collection Stories, Sketches, Essays Author: James Francis Hogan Publisher: Alex McKinley & Co Date: 1886...warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village shipwrecked-artefact 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 An Australian Christmas Collection Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 828 HOG An Australian Christmas Collection Stories, Sketches, Essays Author: James Francis Hogan Publisher: Alex McKinley & Co Date: 1886 An Australian Christmas Collection Book ...An Australian Christmas Collection Stories, Sketches, Essays Author: James Francis Hogan Publisher: Alex McKinley & Co Date: 1886Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 828 HOG warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, 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, an australian christmas collection -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaAccessory - Jewellery, Coins Bracelet, c. 1943
... Australia in the 1940s to his sister Marjorie, who lived on Manitoulin Island, Canada. The bracelet was received in a Mission to Seamen Christmas Greetings cardboard box in 1943.This bracelet was inherited by the donor, and kindly donated to the current collection of the Mission to Seafarers Victoria. ...Australia in the 1940s to his sister Marjorie, who lived on Manitoulin Island, Canada. The bracelet was received in a Mission to Seamen Christmas Greetings cardboard box in 1943.This bracelet was inherited by the donor, and kindly donated to the current collection of the Mission to Seafarers Victoria. ...This bracelet was sent by a seafarer Mariner Merrilees while in Australia in the 1940s to his sister Marjorie, who lived on Manitoulin Island, Canada. The bracelet was received in a Mission to Seamen Christmas Greetings cardboard box in 1943.This bracelet was inherited by the donor, and kindly donated to the current collection of the Mission to Seafarers Victoria. This world war 2 era gift of a bracelet is significant in not only demonstrating the international significance to seafarers of the various Missions to seamen who facilitated contacts with family as illustrated by the gift box but in this instance the gift is also of historic numismatic interest. 19 Silver Peruvian ½ Dino coins made in 1902 linked to be used as a bracelet. The full piece contains 19 coins attached by metallic weld linked pieces and a silver spring clasp to hold ends together.Front side, FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION / ½ DINO / LIBER / TAD Back side, REPUB : PERUANA LIMA 9 D : FINO J/F 1902 Coins Images: Front side, Woman sitting and holding a shield in her right hand and a paddle in her left hand. At the right side of the coin, there is a pedestal with a Laurel or olive leaf wreath on top and a ribbon with the word liberty in Spanish “LIBERTAD”. Back side, code of arms with a stamped inscription that said “REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA 9D” dated from 1902.the mission to seamen, bracelet, christmas greeting, dino, numismatics, peru, lima, peruvian, coins, silver, jewellery, christmas, marjorie merrylees, manitoulin island, canada, robert leighton, gift, ww2 -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook (Item) - Logbook, Captain George Garrett Kitching (1926 - 2005), Master's Log - Captain G.G. Kitching, 1956
... Australian, British, and New Zealand representatives who managed extraction of phosphate from Christmas Island, Nauru, and Banaba (Ocean Island) from 1920 until 1981. Walter Harbord (Wal or Wally) (b.1923 in Brisbane-d.), master mariner in the Merchant Navy on British Phosphate Commission ships. Walter was interviewed by the Australian at War Film Archive in 2003. He served on these ships: SS Corinda SS Macumba SS Mildura SS Nellor SS Ormiston SS Reynella anne rennie collection ...The British Phosphate Commissioners (BPC) was a board of Australian, British, and New Zealand representatives who managed extraction of phosphate from Christmas Island, Nauru, and Banaba (Ocean Island) from 1920 until 1981. Walter Harbord (Wal or Wally) (b.1923 in Brisbane-d.), master mariner in the Merchant Navy on British Phosphate Commission ships.Walter was interviewed by the Australian at War Film Archive in 2003. He served on these ships: SS Corinda SS Macumba SS Mildura SS Nellor SS Ormiston SS Reynellaanne rennie collection, wal harbord, merchant navy, seamen, seafarers, ww2, battle of the atlantic, walter harbord, hezzanith, sextant, nautical instrument, navigation, captain g.g. kitching, m.v. trienza, m.v. triaster, m.v. triellis, bpc, ship log, radiogram, phosphate, nauru -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaFlag - House flag, BPC, 1945
... Australian, British, and New Zealand representatives who managed extraction of phosphate from Christmas Island, Nauru, and Banaba (Ocean Island) from 1920 until 1981. Walter Harbord (Wal or Wally) (b.1923 in Brisbane-d.), master mariner in the Merchant Navy on British Phosphate Commission ships. Walter was interviewed by the Australian at War Film Archive in 2003. He served on these ships: SS Corinda SS Macumba SS Mildura SS Nellor SS Ormiston SS Reynella anne rennie collection ...The British Phosphate Commissioners (BPC) was a board of Australian, British, and New Zealand representatives who managed extraction of phosphate from Christmas Island, Nauru, and Banaba (Ocean Island) from 1920 until 1981. Walter Harbord (Wal or Wally) (b.1923 in Brisbane-d.), master mariner in the Merchant Navy on British Phosphate Commission ships.Walter was interviewed by the Australian at War Film Archive in 2003. He served on these ships: SS Corinda SS Macumba SS Mildura SS Nellor SS Ormiston SS Reynellaanne rennie collection, wal harbord, merchant navy, seamen, seafarers, ww2, battle of the atlantic, walter harbord, hezzanith, sextant, nautical instrument, navigation, captain g.g. kitching, m.v. trienza, m.v. triaster, bpc -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 22/10/1949
... Had he been able to stay with the ship he would have been in Australia by Christmas. Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn 1949 mongabarra The letter is from Allan to his mother. ...Allan writes that in order to reach Australia he signed on to the Mongabarra at San Pedro but when the ship reached San Francisco he had to sign off and let the seaman, who had been ordered before Allan signed on in San Pedro, take his place. Had he been able to stay with the ship he would have been in Australia by Christmas.Quinn CollectionPale green self-folding letter written with green ink (0826), headed San Francisco and dated 22/10/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, mongabarra -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Document - Correspondence, ZILLES COLLECTION: Letter paper and cards - Defence Forces, Portsea and Queenscliff
... australian defence force quarantine station portsea officer cadet school fort queenscliff open battery swan island staff college army command Zilles Collection .2 Officer Cadet School emblem - lion and crown in centre. Flags - British and Australian .3 Emblem - crossed swords, owl and crown .1 Off-white card with gold badge and black writing. .2 White card with separate page held together with blue and red ribbon. Badge in gold on front. Two Officer Cadet School flags - crossed and Christmas ...Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Items are work done for the Australian Defence Force bases at Portsea and Queenscliff. They were training bases - Officer Cadet School and Australian Staff College. Originally the base at Portsea was the Quarantine Station established in the late 1800s. International protocols required captains of arriving ships to provide a clean bill of health from the last port of call. If this was not possible all on board would be transferred to the Quarantine Station by boat for observations. This was to stop the spread of diseases such as cholera, small pox, typhoid fever, influenza and the plague. In 1952 it became a military training base - Officer Cadet School. The quarantine station still operated and the Army had to be prepared to evacuated in an emergency. This occurred in 1954 when 113 passengers on board the Strathaird were quarantined with smallpox. Cadets and staff came with their families and was a small township. Training for the Vietnam War was here, Now gone the remnants of the quarantine station and army activites can be seen. Under Point Nepean Community Trust. Fort Queenscliff dates from 1860 when it was an open battery known as Shortlands Bluff. The Garrison included volunteer artillery, engineers and infantry. It was a Coastal Defence Installation from 1883-1946. The base on Swan Island was part of this and soldiers from the Fort would go on detail to the Island each day. A permanent group with their families were housed there. The children would attend the local school in Queenscliff. It eventually became and still is a restricted area. In 1946 the Fort became home of the Army Command and Staff College. Officers came from overseas to train. Families would come with them and be accommodated in the main officers residence "Maytone" or private housing rented by the Army. Their children would attend local schools. Staff Colleges were all moved to Canberra. The Fort is now the Army Soldiers Career Management Agency and houses all historical documents related to the Army. .1 Off-white card with gold badge and black writing. .2 White card with separate page held together with blue and red ribbon. Badge in gold on front. Two Officer Cadet School flags - crossed and Christmas Greeting in blue inside card. .3 Off-white paper with Australian Staff College emblem. Blue print.2 Officer Cadet School emblem - lion and crown in centre. Flags - British and Australian .3 Emblem - crossed swords, owl and crownzilles printers, australian defence force, quarantine station portsea, officer cadet school, fort queenscliff, open battery, swan island, staff college, army command, zilles collection -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyTHE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 N 47-DECEMBER 7 2012
... christmas party...church notices...lakeside fellowship eildon...carols to celebrate...carols by candlelight at lions park...mops...council offers popular free mulch loading weekends...the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct...marysville golf report...mayor's chair...maryton beer & garden platter...maryton park...seed production area supporting threatened woodlands...funded governance training available for community groups...advertisements...public notice councillor allowances...prepare for australia day 2013...real estate...buxton post office notice...christmas tree festival...st johns anglican church...firewood collection...marysville victoria australia east meets west successful networking meeting marysville & district chamber of commerence kinglake ranges business network what's on when in december marysville football & netball agm change of date buxton progress assocn community notice marysville community market creative triangle emotions anonymous international buxton community christmas party church notices lakeside fellowship eildon carols to celebrate carols by candlelight at lions park mops council offers popular free mulch loading weekends the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct marysville golf report mayor's chair maryton beer & garden platter maryton park seed production area supporting threatened woodlands funded governance training available for community groups advertisements public notice councillor allowances prepare for australia day 2013 real estate buxton post office notice christmas tree festival st johns anglican church firewood collection season closed department of sustainability & environment council meeting dates 2013 special meeting of council alexandra chambers council aims for inclusive community buxton clearing sale councillor comment THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 39 N 47-DECEMBER 7 2012 ...marysville, victoria, australia, east meets west, successful networking meeting, marysville & district chamber of commerence, kinglake ranges business network, what's on when in december, marysville football & netball agm change of date, buxton progress assocn, community notice, marysville community market, creative triangle, emotions anonymous international, buxton community christmas party, church notices, lakeside fellowship eildon, carols to celebrate, carols by candlelight at lions park, mops, council offers popular free mulch loading weekends, the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct, marysville golf report, mayor's chair, maryton beer & garden platter, maryton park, seed production area supporting threatened woodlands, funded governance training available for community groups, advertisements, public notice councillor allowances, prepare for australia day 2013, real estate, buxton post office notice, christmas tree festival, st johns anglican church, firewood collection season closed, department of sustainability & environment, council meeting dates 2013, special meeting of council, alexandra chambers, council aims for inclusive community, buxton clearing sale, councillor comment -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyTHE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 41 NO 25-JULY 4 2014
... australia...melbourne international comedy roadshow returns to marysville...what's on when in june/july...2014 seasonal influenza vaccine available...the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct...marysville community market...creative triangle...new committee members needed...triangle community dinner...el kanah village...church notices...marysville golf report...villains football club...mayor's chair by cr margaret rae...advertisements...draft waste and resource recovery strategy...public comment draft rural roadside management plan...residential & rural real estate...marysville triangle real estate...marysville preschool centre...long day care & kindergarten...christmas in july at el kanah...autumn domestic firewood collection...marysville victoria australia melbourne international comedy roadshow returns to marysville what's on when in june/july 2014 seasonal influenza vaccine available the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct marysville community market creative triangle new committee members needed triangle community dinner el kanah village church notices marysville golf report villains football club mayor's chair by cr margaret rae advertisements draft waste and resource recovery strategy public comment draft rural roadside management plan residential & rural real estate marysville triangle real estate marysville preschool centre long day care & kindergarten christmas in july at el kanah autumn domestic firewood collection season ends school holiday program new planning scheme directions for murrindindi shire notice of resolution to make a local law 2014/15 recycling calendar marysville & district lions club presents the magic flute opera marysville primay school parent's club movie night opening of new community golf & bowls clubhouses vibe hotel construction progressing pool life guard positions expressions of interest lease & operation of yea family caravan park buxton hotel roast night el kanah eat in eat out menu notice of special meeting councillor comment cr john kennedy cheviot ward THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 41 NO 25-JULY 4 2014 ...marysville, victoria, australia, melbourne international comedy roadshow returns to marysville, what's on when in june/july, 2014 seasonal influenza vaccine available, the committee of management of the gallipoli park precinct, marysville community market, creative triangle, new committee members needed, triangle community dinner, el kanah village, church notices, marysville golf report, villains football club, mayor's chair by cr margaret rae, advertisements, draft waste and resource recovery strategy, public comment draft rural roadside management plan, residential & rural real estate, marysville triangle real estate, marysville preschool centre, long day care & kindergarten, christmas in july at el kanah, autumn domestic firewood collection season ends, school holiday program, new planning scheme directions for murrindindi shire, notice of resolution to make a local law, 2014/15 recycling calendar, marysville & district lions club presents the magic flute opera, marysville primay school, parent's club movie night, opening of new community golf & bowls clubhouses, vibe hotel construction progressing, pool life guard positions, expressions of interest lease & operation of yea family caravan park, buxton hotel roast night, el kanah eat in eat out menu, notice of special meeting, councillor comment cr john kennedy cheviot ward -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBadge - ACF Australian Comforts Fund badge, P J King Pty Ltd, 1940
... Australian organisations of the early-to-mid 20th century, including those relating to military service support. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s. Flagstaff Hill Warrnambool Maritime Museum Maritime Village Great Ocean Road Shipwreck Coast metal badges enamel badges organisation badges ACF Presbyterian Brotherhood Oikumene W.R. Angus Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village Australian Comforts Fund button day volunteer Australian Military Forces Christmas ...This Australian Comforts Fund badge is part of a set of eleven badges collected from the 1920s to the 1940s by Dr W. R. Angus. The badge was sold by the ACF in 1940 to raise funds for gifts to send to the Australian troops serving overseas. The badge is one of a set of badges that represents various organisations that he had interests in. The Australian Comforts Fund was a mostly female, volunteer-run organisation officially recognised by the Government. It began in 1916 as an amalgamation of groups of people who wanted to support the Australian troops abroad with Items of comfort to supplement the essential items provided by the Australian Military Forces. The ACF raised funds to purchase goods, pack them and send them overseas. One of their fund-raising activities was 'button days' where buttons such as this one were given to those who gave donations. The ACF closed down after World War I but was re-formed at the start of World War II. Items that the ACF sent to the troops included personal toiletry items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, magazines, pyjamas, singlets and socks. They also provided sporting equipment, recreational music, writing materials and postcards. Special hampers were sent to the troops at Christmas time. The maker, P J King, (Percy John King), originally established his engraving and ie casting business in Russell Street, Melbourne in 1893 in partnership with Charles Walder Bridgland, continuing on his own from 1899. Percy and his son John Howard King set up a new business P J King Pty Ltd in 1928 making uniform buttons. In the late 1980s, it merged with two other companies that then became J J Cash, now known as Cash's Australia. The set of badges was donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the family of Doctor Angus, Surgeon and Oculist. It is part of the “W.R. Angus Collection” which includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Force. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This badge represents the efforts of the women volunteers in Australia to support the Australian troops overseas in WWI and WWII. This badge is one of a set of significant badges that connects Doctor Angus with Australian organisations of the early-to-mid 20th century, including those relating to military service support. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.The ACF Badge is a star-shaped, gold, glittered red enamel and metal badge. The star has six points. The enamel surface is textured. The border and front inscription of the badge is gold. It is the badge of the Australian Comfort Fund, made by P.J. King and dated 1940. This badge is part of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus. the set represents organisations that he was involved in, and is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.Front: “ACF / 1940” Reverse embossed “P.J. KING”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, metal badges, enamel badges, organisation badges, acf, presbyterian brotherhood, oikumene, w.r. angus, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, australian comforts fund, button day, volunteer, australian military forces, christmas hamper, 1940 acf badge, fund-raising, p j king pty ltd, percy john king, donor's badge, world war ii, 1939-1945, australians at war, voluntary work, volunteers, home front, w.r. angus collection -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Home of Evelyn and Duncan Black, W.A, 1895c
... collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows people on the verandah of the home of Evelyn and Duncan Black in Western Australia. shirley fraser evelyn black duncan black Digital copy of black and white photograph in format of Christmas greeting. ...Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows people on the verandah of the home of Evelyn and Duncan Black in Western Australia.Digital copy of black and white photograph in format of Christmas greeting.shirley fraser, evelyn black, duncan black -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Cpl A G Swan, Late 20th Century
... The cards and photographs relate to the period 1914-1918. 3365 G A Swan served with 22 Battalion during WW1 and the collection of cards and photographs relate to the period 1914-1918 all the items are originals. 3365 G A Swann, 22 Battalion, WW1, Cards, Photographs, Rising Sun, Shoulder Badge One card is a Christmas card from 1916 from 6th Infantry Bridade, AIF, On Service. There are three embroidered greeting cards, two Christmas Post Cards and one photograph of Cpl A G Swan. A timber photograph frame of pictures, post cards and embroidered greeting cards. There is a brass Rising Sun attached to the top of the frame and an Australia ...3365 A G Swan enlisted in to the AIF on 7 January 1915 and served overseas with 22 Battalion during WW1. The cards and photographs relate to the period 1914-1918.3365 G A Swan served with 22 Battalion during WW1 and the collection of cards and photographs relate to the period 1914-1918 all the items are originals.A timber photograph frame of pictures, post cards and embroidered greeting cards. There is a brass Rising Sun attached to the top of the frame and an Australia shoulder badge on the bottom of the frame.One card is a Christmas card from 1916 from 6th Infantry Bridade, AIF, On Service. There are three embroidered greeting cards, two Christmas Post Cards and one photograph of Cpl A G Swan.3365 g a swann, 22 battalion, ww1, cards, photographs, rising sun, shoulder badge -
Orbost & District Historical Societyalbum, Granny Hossack, 1914-1917
... Christmas Day 1852. The Hossacks travelled to Australia on the "Ann Thompson" The Hossack family was a prominent Orbost family with strong ties to the Presbyterian Church in Orbost. This item is a part of the Hossack family history. album "granny"-hossack hossack A brown rectangular shaped photo album On front is a print of three large pink/red dahlia flowers. It has a pasted on label - GRANNY HOSSACKS CARDS. It has plastic sheets inside with a collection ...James Hossack and his wife, Penuel, arrived from Scotland to Geelong on Christmas Day 1852. "Granny" Hossack was born in 1821 and died in 1921 within two months of a century. James and Penuel had one daughter, Penuel who married Robert Pullar Cameron at Orbost. They had two sons, James(1858) and George(1860). James Hossack and his wife, Penuel, arrived from Scotland to Geelong on Christmas Day 1852. The Hossacks travelled to Australia on the "Ann Thompson"The Hossack family was a prominent Orbost family with strong ties to the Presbyterian Church in Orbost. This item is a part of the Hossack family history.A brown rectangular shaped photo album On front is a print of three large pink/red dahlia flowers. It has a pasted on label - GRANNY HOSSACKS CARDS. It has plastic sheets inside with a collection of cards sent to Granny Hossack -Christmas, funeral, New Year. On first page is a hand-written history of James Hossack and his wife Penuel.album "granny"-hossack hossack -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 22/11/1951
... Christmas cake. He writes they can get two eggs a week now. Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn alette andersen london-uk Letter commences "...My dear Mum and Kip,..." and is signed "Allan" A pale blue self-folding letter (0890.a1) headed 37 Elsham Road, London W 14 and dated 22/11/51. Part of the address has been torn off. Letter is typed using a very small font. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia ...Allan has received the three parcels his mother sent; one of eggs, one of butter and one containing a Christmas cake. He writes they can get two eggs a week now.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0890.a1) headed 37 Elsham Road, London W 14 and dated 22/11/51. Part of the address has been torn off. Letter is typed using a very small font. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. Above the address and across the right hand corner is a very faint, barely legible promotional stamp . The return address is Allan Quinn, 37 Elsham Road, London W14. Below this, is penciled 45 Frederick St. Ormond.Letter commences "...My dear Mum and Kip,..." and is signed "Allan"letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london-uk -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 12/12/1951
... Christmas gift. Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn alette andersen london-uk Letter commences "...Dear Mrs Hayes!,..." and is signed "Alette." A pale blue self-folding letter (0891.a1) headed London and dated 12/12/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, Fitzroy Street 14, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia ...Alette is writing to Mrs Hayes to thank her for her letter and Christmas gift.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0891.a1) headed London and dated 12/12/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, Fitzroy Street 14, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. There is no return address. Letter commences "...Dear Mrs Hayes!,..." and is signed "Alette."letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london-uk -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 2/01/1952
... Christmas day working in the Post Office delivering parcels in a hired truck with three others. They worked from six in the morning until seven at night every day of the week. From going to the Newsreels he has learnt of bush-fires raging in New South Wales and that Australia has retained the Davis Cup. Quinn Collection ...Allan writes of Christmas in London. He spent twelve days prior to Christmas day working in the Post Office delivering parcels in a hired truck with three others. They worked from six in the morning until seven at night every day of the week. From going to the Newsreels he has learnt of bush-fires raging in New South Wales and that Australia has retained the Davis Cup.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0892.a1) headed 37 Elsham Road, London W 14 and dated 2/01/52. Letter is typed using a very small font. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London W1. The return address is Allan Quinn, 37 Elsham Road, London W14.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london-uk, bush fires in new south wales, davis cup 1952 -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 10/12/1952
... Christmas. Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn alette andersen london 1952 royal concert queen elizabeth ii sir malcolm sargent sir laurence olivier vivian leigh charles chaplin A pale blue self-folding letter (0906.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 10/12/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia ...Allan writes of the severe fog which meant there were no buses of planes for three days. "I only heard or saw two cars over the weekend and each one had a man in front with a torch." When he and Alette attended the Royal Concert they found themselves sitting near Charlie Chaplin, Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivian Leigh. The Queen was there and Sir Malcolm Sargent conducted the orchestra and a choir of 500. Alette is going home to Norway for Christmas. Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0906.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 10/12/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked London. The return address is Allan Quinn, Australia House. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, royal concert, queen elizabeth ii, sir malcolm sargent, sir laurence olivier, vivian leigh, charles chaplin -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 30/12/1952
... Christmas without Alette who is spending it in Norway with her family. They are planning to get married in the last week of February. Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn alette andersen london 1952 A blue self-folding letter (0909.a1) headed London and dated 30/12/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia ...Allan writes of a lonely Christmas without Alette who is spending it in Norway with her family. They are planning to get married in the last week of February.Quinn CollectionA blue self-folding letter (0909.a1) headed London and dated 30/12/52. Letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. Postmark is illegible. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- Australia House, Strand, London. There are four lines of writing at right angles to the return address. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952 -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 1955
... collection The letter commences "Dear Allen [sic],...." and is signed "Barry." A seven page letter written on four sheets of buff coloured paper (0923.a1-4) headed 64 St George's Square, London, S.W.1, England. Letter is undated; 'Wednesday' is written under the heading. The Air Mail envelope (0923.b) has been re-addressed from A. Quinn Esq., 414 Como Parade, Parkdale, Victoria, Australia to 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Letter is postmarked London S.W.1. The postmark is dated 20 December, 1955. A 'Post Early for Christmas ...Barry writes of mutual friends.Quinn CollectionA seven page letter written on four sheets of buff coloured paper (0923.a1-4) headed 64 St George's Square, London, S.W.1, England. Letter is undated; 'Wednesday' is written under the heading. The Air Mail envelope (0923.b) has been re-addressed from A. Quinn Esq., 414 Como Parade, Parkdale, Victoria, Australia to 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Letter is postmarked London S.W.1. The postmark is dated 20 December, 1955. A 'Post Early for Christmas' promotional stamp is partly obscured by the postage stamp. The letter commences "Dear Allen [sic],...." and is signed "Barry."allan quinn, barry warner, london 1955, quinn letter, quinn collection -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMemorabilia - Card, Lions Club of Australia, Papua New Guinea and Norfolk Island, Christmas card 1971, 1971
... Christmas card. Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacity bruce morgan mavis morgan neville telfer christmas cards Card with international flags on cover and handwritten greeting inside Christmas card 1971 Memorabilia Card Lions Club of Australia, Papua New Guinea and Norfolk Island ...Christmas greeting card from the Telfer family to the Morgans 1971 on a Lions Club Christmas card.Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacityCard with international flags on cover and handwritten greeting insidebruce morgan, mavis morgan, neville telfer, christmas cards -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyCard, 1934-1935 With Best Wishes for a Happy Chistmas and a Prosperous New Year - From The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth Of Australia Right Hon. J. A. Lyons, M.P. and Mrs Lyons
... This Christmas card is part of a collection of invitations and cards sent to the people of Maroondah. Addressee is unknown. Buff bifold card with a gold Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms on front cover. ...Buff bifold card with a gold Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms on front cover. A blue and orange ribbon binds the left edge of the front pagePage 3 has a multicoloured print of Richmond Bridge in Tasmania - the original painting done by John Eldershaw. Joseph Lyons was a resident and MP for Tasmania. This Christmas card is part of a collection of invitations and cards sent to the people of Maroondah. Addressee is unknown. -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - 57/60TH CHRISTMAS CARD, Dec 1942
... collection "David W. R. Davies" V245464. Refer to Cat No. 9955. Christmas Card WW2 David William Ralph Davies Inside says "To Ralph". Message of Peace on the front. From "Chaplain G.T. Sambell" Dated "Christmas 1942, New Year 1943". Cream coloured paper card as two pages folded over. On front are two flag emblems at top, One red and white, the other red and black. Just below is Rising Sun Emblem and 57/60th Battalion Australia ...Relates to collection "David W. R. Davies" V245464. Refer to Cat No. 9955.Cream coloured paper card as two pages folded over. On front are two flag emblems at top, One red and white, the other red and black. Just below is Rising Sun Emblem and 57/60th Battalion Australia then a message of Peace and name of Chaplain. Says to celebrate Christmas 1942 and New Year 1943.Inside says "To Ralph". Message of Peace on the front. From "Chaplain G.T. Sambell" Dated "Christmas 1942, New Year 1943".christmas card, ww2, david william ralph davies -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - CHRISTMAS CARD, General William R. Birdwood, 1915
... Christmas Greetings (1915) by General Sir William R. Birdwood. Also contains excerpts from General Hamilton's and General Birdwood's dispatches. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" (No.397661) collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service. Kevin John HERDMAN Gallipoli General Birdwood Christmas Card. Cream coloured card folder with white page inside secured with a yellow coloured cord. Cover features a picture of a soldier in uniform with medals. Top features a Rising Sun Badge. Text on front of cover and inside back and front in brown coloured type. On page inside is a coloured drawing featuring an Australian ...Christmas card commemorating GALLIPOLI. Sent to the "Anzacs" with Christmas Greetings (1915) by General Sir William R. Birdwood. Also contains excerpts from General Hamilton's and General Birdwood's dispatches. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" (No.397661) collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.Cream coloured card folder with white page inside secured with a yellow coloured cord. Cover features a picture of a soldier in uniform with medals. Top features a Rising Sun Badge. Text on front of cover and inside back and front in brown coloured type. On page inside is a coloured drawing featuring an Australian soldier in uniform, a Rising Sun Badge, an outline of Australia ad a fleet of ships at sea. A sprig of wattle is positioned in the centre of the picture.kevin john herdman, gallipoli, general birdwood, christmas card. -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - FOLDER AND RECORDS
... Written on a note pad with British Aluminium stamped on it. .28) Typed sheet showing a brief (biography) story of the life of Herbert Trangmar ALLAN (Blue). .29) Colour top view photo on A4 paper showing a huge pair of Japanese binoculars mounted on a tripod. .30) Colour R side view photo on A4 paper of Japanese binoculars. .31) Colour rear view photo of huge Japanese binoculars. .32) Colour front view photo on A4 paper of huge Japanese binoculars mounted on a tripod. .33) Colour L side view photo of huge Japanese binoculars. .34) Colour photo of tripod with timber legs & brace to suit binoculars above. .35) Black & white photo of a manufacturers plate featuring Japanese writing & numbers. .36) Colour photo on A4 paper showing manufacturers plate on rear of support brace on the tripod head. .37) Copy of WM Collection photo number 058101 showing an Australian soldier looking into the binoculars, Finschafen New Guinea .38) Menu card. TobrukDay Dinner 2/17th Sgts Mess. Dated Wed 19.11.1941. .39) Christmas...Written on a note pad with British Aluminium stamped on it. .28) Typed sheet showing a brief (biography) story of the life of Herbert Trangmar ALLAN (Blue). .29) Colour top view photo on A4 paper showing a huge pair of Japanese binoculars mounted on a tripod. .30) Colour R side view photo on A4 paper of Japanese binoculars. .31) Colour rear view photo of huge Japanese binoculars. .32) Colour front view photo on A4 paper of huge Japanese binoculars mounted on a tripod. .33) Colour L side view photo of huge Japanese binoculars. .34) Colour photo of tripod with timber legs & brace to suit binoculars above. .35) Black & white photo of a manufacturers plate featuring Japanese writing & numbers. .36) Colour photo on A4 paper showing manufacturers plate on rear of support brace on the tripod head. .37) Copy of WM Collection photo number 058101 showing an Australian soldier looking into the binoculars, Finschafen New Guinea .38) Menu card. TobrukDay Dinner 2/17th Sgts Mess. Dated Wed 19.11.1941. .39) Christmas ...For historical information refer to notes attached to Cat No 2755.4 See attached sheets for the remainder of pages.Black plastic folder, ring binding with 20 clear plastic sleeves. .1) Photocopy of cover for personnel documents for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN, MC, NX12229, N60005, Captain 2nd Garrison Battalion. A4 page size. .2) Photocopy of WWII attestation form dated 2.5.1940 for NX12229, Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. .3) Photocopy of Medical Exam Section. .4) Photocopy of Medical Exam Section with black & white ID photo. .5) Enlarged photocopy of ID photos of Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. .6) Photocopy of Mobilization attestation form dated 6.10.39 for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. .7) Photocopy of Termination of Officer's Appointment dated 2.4.1946 for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN, OBE, NX12229. .8) Photocopy of Officers Record of Service for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Address at time was Wali, New Guinea .9) Photocopy of Officers Record of Suc for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC ED NX12229. Address at time was Wali, New Guinea. First entry: 16.6.1914. Last entry: 1.11.1945. .10) Photocopy of Officers Record of Service, dated 29.8.1950. For NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN MC OBE ED. Last address Watsons Bay NSW. .11) Photocopy of Determination of Demobilization Priority for NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Dated 5.10.1945. .12) Photocopy of sheet showing service early WWII for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. .13) Photocopy of sheet showing early WWII service of N60005, Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. .14) Photocopy of Officer's Record of Service sheet for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC NX12229. First entry: 17/2/1943. Last entry: 24.8.1944. .15) Photocopy of Record of Service sheet. First entry: 28.9.1944. Last entry: 25.5.1945. .16) Photocopy of Officer's Record of Service for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC NX12229. First entry: 1.6.1945. Last entry: 14.3.1946. .17) Photocopy of Record of Service sheet. Mentions MID in SWPA & rank changes. First entry: 21.3.1946. Last entry: 30.9.1950. .18) Photocopy of Officer's Record of Service sheet for NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN 2nd Garrison Battalion. First entry: 6.9.1944. Last entry: 7.5.1946 .19) Photocopy of Recommendation for an OBE for NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN MC Major. Tobruk period April / October 1941. .20) Photocopy of a sheet showing medals & awards for N60005 NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC ED MID. .21) Photocopy of a letter to Deputy Commissioner - Repatriation on AIF letterhead. Re: Captain ALLAN H T 17 Battalion. .22) Photocopy of an AIF letterhead Canberra dated 1.5.1950. To Secretary HQ Repat Commission. Re: Capt ALLAN H T 17 Battalion. .23) Photocopy of a sheet showing telephone note re awards, dated 2.7.1955. Re: ALLAN H T. Address Mullaway, Woolgoolga, NSW. .24) Photocopy of ranks & dates for ALLAN H T NX12229. DOB 5.1.1895. Served in 14-18 Yes. First entry: 16.6.1914. Last entry: 29.1.1944. .25) Photocopy of ranks & dates for above. First entry: 13.2.1942. Last entry: 1.4.1945. .26) Photocopy of ranks & dates for ALLAN H T NX12229. DOB 5.1.1895. OBE MC. First entry: 23.7.1945. Last entry: 15.8.1951. .27) Photocopy of a note showing Colonel H T ALLAN, address Mullaway, Woolgoolga, NSW. Written on a note pad with British Aluminium stamped on it. .28) Typed sheet showing a brief (biography) story of the life of Herbert Trangmar ALLAN (Blue). .29) Colour top view photo on A4 paper showing a huge pair of Japanese binoculars mounted on a tripod. .30) Colour R side view photo on A4 paper of Japanese binoculars. .31) Colour rear view photo of huge Japanese binoculars. .32) Colour front view photo on A4 paper of huge Japanese binoculars mounted on a tripod. .33) Colour L side view photo of huge Japanese binoculars. .34) Colour photo of tripod with timber legs & brace to suit binoculars above. .35) Black & white photo of a manufacturers plate featuring Japanese writing & numbers. .36) Colour photo on A4 paper showing manufacturers plate on rear of support brace on the tripod head. .37) Copy of WM Collection photo number 058101 showing an Australian soldier looking into the binoculars, Finschafen New Guinea .38) Menu card. TobrukDay Dinner 2/17th Sgts Mess. Dated Wed 19.11.1941. .39) Christmas card with red ribbon in its fold. Shows a signpost Syria - Australia - & a Rising Sun, a kangaroo with smoke & fire, a laughing kookaburra on a sign post. Stamp. HQ 20 Aust Inf Bde AIF. .38) On rear: Two autographs. .39) Inside: “Best wishes for year 1942-1943 from Brig W (T) V Windeyer and staff”recorrds, certificcats, folders -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, BENNETTS, c.1947
... Australian General Hospital, which arrived in Japan on 10 March 1946. It was established on the island of Eta Jima where Alva Bennetts served. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts. Bennetts Collection Alva Bennetts BCOF 130 Australian General Hospital 1. Black and white photograph featuring two nurses in uniform and a soldier in uniform. A patient in dressing gown is standing on left of photograph. Hospital beds in foreground and a decorated Christmas ...Photographs taken in the 130 Australian General Hospital, which arrived in Japan on 10 March 1946. It was established on the island of Eta Jima where Alva Bennetts served. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts.1. Black and white photograph featuring two nurses in uniform and a soldier in uniform. A patient in dressing gown is standing on left of photograph. Hospital beds in foreground and a decorated Christmas tree is in the background. Photo has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of a group of five people standing in a hospital ward. Hospital beds visible. Photo has a white border.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, bcof, 130 australian general hospital -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - Christmas Children’s Party - Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1992
... Australian Survey Corps RASvy Army Survey Regiment Army Svy Regt Fortuna ASR No personnel are identified. This set of 16 photos were taken in the grounds and kitchen area of Fortuna, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, at Christmas time in 1992. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection ...This set of 16 photos of the Christmas Children’s Party were taken in the and the grounds of Fortuna, Army Survey Regiment in 1992. The Christmas party was an annual event enjoyed by the soldiers’ families, featuring amusements such as the ‘pig train’ and pony rides, a historic fire engine provided by the Golden Square Fire Brigade with Santa on board and refreshments such as cordial, lollies, ice creams and fairy floss. Single members readily volunteered to assist in the running of the party. An occasional highlight was displays of military hardware such as tanks and APC from the Puckapunyal’s Armoured Centre. Catering staff/contractors taking a break outside the kitchen are also featured in this collection. The Army Survey Regiment Wives Club was instrumental in establishing the Tennis Hut, featuring in photos .1P to .5P. The Wives Club initiated many social events. Examples of activities initiated by the club and their importance to the social fabric of the unit are described in more detail on page 151 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4.This set of 16 photos were taken in the grounds and kitchen area of Fortuna, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, at Christmas time in 1992. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1992, unidentified civilians and person. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1992, SGT Brian Fauth, SPR Carmel (Butler) Fauth and their child. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1992, L to R: SPR Joyce Gray, unidentified, SPR Andrew Arman. .4) to .5) - Photo, black & white, 1992, unidentified. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1992, Craig Kellett. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1992, L to R: Cam Bramich, unidentified (x2). .8) to.10) - Photo, black & white, 1992, unidentified. .11) to .15) - Photo, black & white, 1992, unidentified catering staff and contractors. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1992, Children’s rides on parade ground.No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Angus & Robertson, Moreover - by Walter Murdoch, 1935
... Australia is named after him. Murdoch published over 40 books, one of which is the collection of essays called’ Moreover’. He was knighted in 1964. This book is of interest as an example of the writings of Walter Murdoch, an important Australian literary figure who was a resident of warrnamboo and proprietor of a private school in the town in the early 1900s. Walter Murdoch Australian Literature Warrnambool College (early 20th century) History of Warrnambool Inside front page: A bookplate with the name ‘Dot’, a sketch of a Father Christmas ...This book contains essays written by Walter Murdoch in 1935. Walter Logie Forbes Murdoch (1874-1970) had a distinguished academic career and became Australia’s best-known essayist. He was a household name to two generations of Australians through his radio broadcasts and syndicated literary columns in several Australian newspapers. In 1901 Walter Murdoch came to Warrnambool, going into partnership with James Scott, the Headmaster of Warrnambool College. They bought out Stanley’s Warrnambool Grammar School. When Scott retired Murdoch became the sole owner and Headmaster of the school. While in Warrnambool Murdoch wrote a textbook, ‘The Struggle for Freedom’, a book which covers English constitutional history and has chapters on Australian government at all levels including the new Federal Government. In 1904 Murdoch left Warrnambool to take up a position lecturing in English at Melbourne University. He went on to become the foundation Professor of English at the University of Western Australia and later its Chancellor. Murdoch University in Western Australia is named after him. Murdoch published over 40 books, one of which is the collection of essays called’ Moreover’. He was knighted in 1964. This book is of interest as an example of the writings of Walter Murdoch, an important Australian literary figure who was a resident of warrnamboo and proprietor of a private school in the town in the early 1900s. This is a hard cover book of 252 pages. The cover is green with an image of a quill pen on the front cover. The book has a preface, a contents page, 33 essays by Walter Murdoch and an index. There are no photographs or illustrations to accompany the text.Inside front page: A bookplate with the name ‘Dot’, a sketch of a Father Christmas and ‘25/12/35, Merry Xmas! Collin’. walter murdoch, australian literature, warrnambool college (early 20th century), history of warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Jim Connor, Rob Roy Hill Climb Circuit, Clintons Road, Christmas Hills, 12 May 2016
... The first Light Car Club of Australia hillclimb was held at Rob Roy in February 1937. Jim Connor Collection 2016-05-12 Activities Christmas Hills Clintons Road Heritage Excursion Rob Roy Hill Climb Eltham District Historical Society 10 images - born digital Rob Roy Hill Climb Circuit, Clintons Road, Christmas Hills Photograph Digital Photograph Jim Connor ...Rob Roy-EDHS visit 12 May 2016 On 12th May 2016 some members of the Eltham District Historical Society and others were fortunate to have the opportunity to visit and explore the Rob Roy Hillclimb in Clintons Road, Christmas Hills. This followed an invitation from Don Kinsey and Wayne Ruston, members of the MG Car Club, which operates Rob Roy. At the time, both men were actively involved in the running of the meetings there, Don, an EDHS member, as a course commentator, with a wide range of motorsport experiences, and Wayne as the main organiser of the meetings. Don Kinsey welcomed the group and spoke about the historical background of the property and the hillclimb, then led those interested around the site and up the hillclimb track, stopping at spots along the way to provide additional information. Everyone enjoyed their experiences, including inspecting Wayne Ruston’s MGBV8. The Rob Roy Hill Climb originated in 1935 on the property of former Heidelberg Mayor, William Clinton, where he reared the Rob Roy breed of miniature ponies. He established Pleasure Grounds on part of the property attracting groups of Sunday visitors from Melbourne's inner suburbs. Visitors enjoyed a picnic area, pony rides, a dance hall and a tap room. Young men would ride their BSA or Harley Davidson motorcycles to the property which led to regular club-organised hillclimb meetings between 1930 and 1936. In 1935 Clinton offered the use of his property to the Light Car Club of Australia for their hillclimbs. The track was sealed that same year and the hillclimb at Clintons Road was one of only three specially designed bitumen surface hillclimbs in the world, the others being Shelsey Walsh and Prescott Hillclimbs in the UK. The first Light Car Club of Australia hillclimb was held at Rob Roy in February 1937.jim connor collection, 2016-05-12, activities, christmas hills, clintons road, heritage excursion, rob roy hill climb, eltham district historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Fay Bridge, Rob Roy Hill Climb Circuit, Clintons Road, Christmas Hills, 7 September 2013
... Australia hillclimb was held at Rob Roy in February 1937. Activities Eltham District Historical Society Heritage Excursion Fay Bridge Collection 2016-05-12 Christmas Hills Clintons Road Rob Roy Hill Climb 39 images - born digital Rob Roy Hill Climb Circuit, Clintons Road, Christmas Hills Photograph Photograph Fay Bridge ...Rob Roy-EDHS visit 12 May 2016 On 12th May 2016 some members of the Eltham District Historical Society and others were fortunate to have the opportunity to visit and explore the Rob Roy Hillclimb in Clintons Road, Christmas Hills. This followed an invitation from Don Kinsey and Wayne Ruston, members of the MG Car Club, which operates Rob Roy. At the time, both men were actively involved in the running of the meetings there, Don, an EDHS member, as a course commentator, with a wide range of motorsport experiences, and Wayne as the main organiser of the meetings. Don Kinsey welcomed the group and spoke about the historical background of the property and the hillclimb, then led those interested around the site and up the hillclimb track, stopping at spots along the way to provide additional information. Everyone enjoyed their experiences, including inspecting Wayne Ruston’s MGBV8. The Rob Roy Hill Climb originated in 1935 on the property of former Heidelberg Mayor, William Clinton, where he reared the Rob Roy breed of miniature ponies. He established Pleasure Grounds on part of the property attracting groups of Sunday visitors from Melbourne's inner suburbs. Visitors enjoyed a picnic area, pony rides, a dance hall and a tap room. Young men would ride their BSA or Harley Davidson motorcycles to the property which led to regular club-organised hillclimb meetings between 1930 and 1936. In 1935 Clinton offered the use of his property to the Light Car Club of Australia for their hillclimbs. The track was sealed that same year and the hillclimb at Clintons Road was one of only three specially designed bitumen surface hillclimbs in the world, the others being Shelsey Walsh and Prescott Hillclimbs in the UK. The first Light Car Club of Australia hillclimb was held at Rob Roy in February 1937.activities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, fay bridge collection, 2016-05-12, christmas hills, clintons road, rob roy hill climb -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - NOTICE - A.C.F, 1939 -45
... collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details. documents - posters military history ACF Comforts funds "Australian comforts fund." notice. Notice is Re the ACF and its affiliated organization to bring pleasure to the troops via a Christmas gift from the folks at home. ...The items relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details."Australian comforts fund." notice. Notice is Re the ACF and its affiliated organization to bring pleasure to the troops via a Christmas gift from the folks at home. Yellowed paper with Red star a top with white "ACF" Blue writing . Note is attached to a cardboard backing via photo corners.documents - posters, military history, acf, comforts, funds -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - XMAS CARD, estimated 1940-43
... collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. It was possibly sent to Miss A McLURE. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details and Miss McLURE. Cards Xmas Comforts fund Bethlehem On the rear " from VX3857 J.Edwards. Australian Comforts Fund Xmas card made from one sheet of parchment paper, folds into four. Front has drawing of the "Bell tower Bethlehem" and "Greetings for Christmas ...The card relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. It was possibly sent to Miss A McLURE. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details and Miss McLURE.Australian Comforts Fund Xmas card made from one sheet of parchment paper, folds into four. Front has drawing of the "Bell tower Bethlehem" and "Greetings for Christmas and New Year." Inside "Desert scene with mosque" and "With the Australian Imperial Force in the Middle East." On the rear " from VX3857 J.Edwards.cards xmas, comforts fund, bethlehem
