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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBadge - ARP, 1940s
... ARP......arp...ARP (Air raid precautions) badge no AL377. ...Victoria ARP AL377 - front of badge Back of badge - Issued by State Emergency Service...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne melbourne law war - world war ii state emergency service air raid precautions arp Victoria ARP AL377 - front of badge Back of badge - Issued by State Emergency Service ARP (Air raid precautions) badge no AL377. ...ARP (Air raid precautions) badge no AL377. Silver with red insert and red and blue print.Victoria ARP AL377 - front of badge Back of badge - Issued by State Emergency Servicelaw, war - world war ii, state emergency service, air raid precautions, arp -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEquipment Arm Band WW2, 1941
... WW2 ARP Messenger / Wardens arm band....Arm Band - ARP Messenger Blue lettering on a white background....ARP Messenger...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne WW2 ARP Messenger / Wardens arm band. ARP Messenger Arm Band - ARP Messenger Blue lettering on a white background. ...WW2 ARP Messenger / Wardens arm band.Arm Band - ARP Messenger Blue lettering on a white background.ARP Messenger -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBadge - ARP Warden, 1940s
... ...arp...Belonged to ARP (Air Raid Precautions) wardens. ARP operated during WWII and monitored the area to ensure no lights were visible....Front : Victoria; ARP; AL378 Back : Issued by State Emergency Council: Bentley...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne melbourne war - world war ii air raid precautions arp Front : Victoria; ARP; AL378 Back : Issued by State Emergency Council: Bentley Belonged to ARP (Air Raid Precautions) wardens. ...Belonged to ARP (Air Raid Precautions) wardens. ARP operated during WWII and monitored the area to ensure no lights were visible.Front : Victoria; ARP; AL378 Back : Issued by State Emergency Council: Bentleywar - world war ii, air raid precautions, arp -
Kew Historical Society IncUniform, Air Raid Precautions Warden Armlet, c.1941
... ...arp...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Printed in black on the band is 'ARP/WARDEN'. A similar example in the Australian War Memorial's collection notes that this: "Example of the type of Air Raid Precaution (ARP) armband used by the State Emergency Service (SES) of Victoria during the Second World War; this style worn by ARP wardens. ...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom. The collection of ARP items, originally belonging to Mr Samuel James Gare of Bowen Street, Kew, was donated five years after his death by his son.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.White rubberised canvas armband with tape ties. Printed in black on the band is 'ARP/WARDEN'. A similar example in the Australian War Memorial's collection notes that this: "Example of the type of Air Raid Precaution (ARP) armband used by the State Emergency Service (SES) of Victoria during the Second World War; this style worn by ARP wardens. The Victorian style of armband differed from those of other states, and is indicative of the variety of ARP organisations found across the states."Inscribed on reverse: "KH-2019"air raid precautions - uniforms, second world war 1939-1945, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Whistle, Circa 1940s
... ARP Air Raid Wardens Whistle with lanyard. ...Marked ARP J Hudson & Co. Barr Street. Hockley. ...Birmingham. ARP Air Raid Wardens Whistle with lanyard. ...ARP Air Raid Wardens Whistle with lanyard. Civil Defence Home Front.Marked ARP J Hudson & Co. Barr Street. Hockley. Birmingham. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Doris and Ruby Oke testing breathing apparatus with the ARP during WWII
... Doris and Ruby Oke testing breathing apparatus with the ARP during WWII...Doris and Ruby Oke testing breathing apparatus with the ARP during WWII Photograph ...Scanned on 30th January, 2008 from Ida Oke's albums. Ida lives in East Ringwood and also contributed to the East Ringwood Recollections book. Wife of Bob (Robert William) Oke. Both Ida and Bob were heavily involved in the Scout movement, as were Bob's parents - Corrie and Ruby (Guides) Oke, who both lived in Old Lilydale Road, East Ringwood. -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument (item) - Aviation Regulatory Proposal (ARP) 90/4
... Aviation Regulatory Proposal (ARP) 90/4...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Aviation Regulatory Proposal (ARP) 90/4 Document Aviation Regulatory Proposal (ARP) 90/4 ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - Component Maintenance Manual (With Illustrated Parts List) (Repair Manual) Collins ARP-4000/4001/4002 Air Data Reference Panel
... Component Maintenance Manual (With Illustrated Parts List) (Repair Manual) Collins ARP-4000/4001/4002 Air Data Reference Panel...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Component Maintenance Manual (With Illustrated Parts List) (Repair Manual) Collins ARP-4000/4001/4002 Air Data Reference Panel Manual Component Maintenance Manual (With Illustrated Parts List) (Repair Manual) Collins ARP-4000/4001/4002 Air Data Reference Panel ... -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyStretcher - ARP
... ...ARP..."ARP" stamped in red on the material....Used in the Kiewa Valley. stretcher ARP First aid "ARP" stamped in red on the material. 4 wooden rounded handles on each corner. ...This stretcher is for carrying an injured or sick person to another location for treatment or it may have been used as an extra bed. Two people would be able to do the carrying. This stretcher is not able to be folded so was probably not used for eg. a camping trip.Used in the Kiewa Valley.4 wooden rounded handles on each corner. Heavy (strong) material is pulled over both of the long sides and fastened with nails. Just in from each end is a steel rod across the stretcher to maintain the width and allow the stretcher to be put down onto the ground to rest on each of the 4 legs. The legs are steel and curved for extra strength."ARP" stamped in red on the material.stretcher, arp, first aid -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchBag, Early 20th Century
... Canvas bag with shoulder strap and Victorian ARP Badge on the front. Round metal button on left side. ...Inside front flap M.H. ??. 1942. Victoria ARP Badge on front flap numbered BG359....Air raid precautions patrol Persons WW2 volunteers Inside front flap M.H. ??. 1942. Victoria ARP Badge on front flap numbered BG359. Canvas bag with shoulder strap and Victorian ARP Badge on the front. ...The Bag was issued to volunteer Air Raid Patrol Persons in Australia during WW2.Canvas bag with shoulder strap and Victorian ARP Badge on the front. Round metal button on left side. Two air vents on the bottom. Two studs to close the bag.Inside front flap M.H. ??. 1942. Victoria ARP Badge on front flap numbered BG359.air, raid, precautions, patrol persons, ww2, volunteers, -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - ARMBANDS, c.WWII
... ARP stands for Air Raid Precautions. Wardens in the United Kingdom during WWII wore these bands & were responsible for enforcing blackouts, directing civilians to air raid shelters & managing air raid sirens. ...ARP printed on black on band....ARP printed on black on band. Accessory ARMBANDS ...ARP stands for Air Raid Precautions. Wardens in the United Kingdom during WWII wore these bands & were responsible for enforcing blackouts, directing civilians to air raid shelters & managing air raid sirens. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details..1) White calico arm band secured with white elastic ARP printed in black on band. .2) Navy felt arm band secured with black elastic. ARP printed on black on band.air raids, precautions, accessories -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyARP Lapel Badge, C. Bentley Ltd, Estimated 1941-1945
... arp...Front: King's crown / Victoria / ARP / District / Warden Back: Issued by / 55 / State Emergency / Council / Bentley..."Victoria" in red fill; "District Warden" in blue fill. ARP Lapel Badge C. Bentley Ltd ...Shield-shaped white metal lapel badge with red enamel centre section and two split pin attachments on back. "Victoria" in red fill; "District Warden" in blue fill.Front: King's crown / Victoria / ARP / District / Warden Back: Issued by / 55 / State Emergency / Council / Bentleyarp, district warden, victoria, ww2 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchBadge, ARP
... Australian issued ordnance factory Air Raid Precaution (ARP) enamelled metal identification badge. ...The badge has the following inscription on the front side: "ORDNANCE ARP FACTORY", the rear side has the number "8" and is impressed with the manufacturers name "Stokes & Sons Melbourne"...The rear of the badge has a pin for attaching the badge to the wearer's clothes. Badge, ARP ...Australian issued ordnance factory Air Raid Precaution (ARP) enamelled metal identification badge. The badge has a red background with a gold colour inscription. The rear of the badge has a pin for attaching the badge to the wearer's clothes.The badge has the following inscription on the front side: "ORDNANCE ARP FACTORY", the rear side has the number "8" and is impressed with the manufacturers name "Stokes & Sons Melbourne" -
Kew Historical Society IncCertificate, State Emergency Services Victoria, Air Raid Precautions Certificate No.43417, Mr S J Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew, 1942
... ...arp...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Certificate awarded to Mr. S. J. Gare of 5 Bowen Street, Kew in 1942 after successfully completing an air raid precautions course, dated 25th March 1942.second world war 1939-1945 - kew (vic), arp, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncCertificate, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Warden: Mr. S.J. Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew, 1939-1945
... arp...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Small blue covered certificate identifying Mr. S. Gare, 5 Bowen Street Kew as an Air Raid Warden.arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncDocument, State Emergency Services Victoria, Form R3. General Message (for all messages other than original Air Raid damage), 1939-1945
... ...arp...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Stationery to be used in an air raid warden's report during the second world war in Australia (Victoria)air raid wardens - kew (vic), second world war 1939-1945, second world war - air raid precautions, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, State of Victoria, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, April 1941
... ...arp...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Air Raid precautions: Advice to householders. A 36-page illustrated booklet providing advice for householders on air raids. The booklet includes sections on: Things to do in an air raid, Lighting restrictions, and Shelters. Within the booklet is a pink leaflet produced on behalf of the Kew A.R.P. second world war 1939-1945, dorothy rogers collection, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncManual, H E Daw, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, 1941
... ...arp...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.72-page manual provided to air raid wardens following their training during the Second World War. The booklet was issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria. Fourth Edition, 1941second world war 1939-1945, second world war - air raid precautions, air raid precautions - manuals, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncManual - Training Manual, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, August 1941, 1941
... ...ARP...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.An illustrated manual of general training (fourth edition) for Air Raid Precautions issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence in Victoria.second world war 1939-1945, air raids, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, 1941
... ...arp...The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom....The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom. ...Air raid precautions distributed to householders in Victoria. The booklet is part of a suite of materials used to support Air Raid Precautions (ARP) during the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.This booklet was published by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence Victoria in April 1941. The 37-page work provides advice about what to do in an air raid, lighting restrictions, the use of road vehicles and safety for pedestrians, and shelters. The final pages of the book include a number of illustrations providing guidelines for air raid shelter construction. second world war - air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria - 1939-45, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBadge (Item) - Badge Air Raid Precautions Warden BB930
... Victoria ARP BB930 Warden...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Victoria ARP BB930 Warden Badge Air Raid Precautions Warden BB930. ...Victoria ARP BB930 Warden -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - WEBBING PACKS, 1939- 1945
... 1. ARP AMM Section S....Woolman, Volunteer Defence Corp Uniform Accessory Bags 1. ARP AMM Section S. 1. Bag - canvas, Brown, single strap, flap, cover, metal studs. 2. ...T. Woolman, Volunteer Defence Corp1. Bag - canvas, Brown, single strap, flap, cover, metal studs. 2. Bag backpack - canvas, brown, leather straps, metal buckles.1. ARP AMM Section S.uniform, accessory, bags -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchUniform, WW2 vintage
... ARP Warden printed black on white...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne ARP Warden printed black on white Water repellant light canvas rectangle Uniform ...Water repellant light canvas rectangleARP Warden printed black on white -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAir Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... Photographs of the ARP in Caulfield during World War 1 and World War 2...Glen Eira Historical Society 965 Glen Huntly Rd Caulfield VIC 3162 melbourne Caulfield Air Raid Precaution World War 1914-1918 World War 1939-1945 Photographs of the ARP in Caulfield during World War 1 and World War 2 Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield ...Photographs of the ARP in Caulfield during World War 1 and World War 2caulfield, air raid precaution, world war 1914-1918, world war 1939-1945 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBadge - ARP Warden, Bentley, 1940s
... These badges belonged to ARP (Air Raid Precautions) wardens. ARP was an organisation which operated during WWII and monitored the area to ensure no lights were visible from any building. ...Practice exercises prepared them for possible attacks. Badge ARP Warden Bentley ...These badges belonged to ARP (Air Raid Precautions) wardens. ARP was an organisation which operated during WWII and monitored the area to ensure no lights were visible from any building. Practice exercises prepared them for possible attacks.On back: 'Issued by State Emergency Council' 'Bentley'war - world war ii -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBadge - ARP Warden, Bentley, 1940s
... These badges belonged to ARP (Air Raid Precautions) wardens. ARP was an organisation which operated during WWII and monitored the area to ensure no lights were visible from any building. ...Practice exercises prepared them for possible attacks. Badge ARP Warden Bentley ...These badges belonged to ARP (Air Raid Precautions) wardens. ARP was an organisation which operated during WWII and monitored the area to ensure no lights were visible from any building. Practice exercises prepared them for possible attacks.On back: 'Issued by State Emergency Council' 'Bentley'war - world war ii -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph, C Stuart Tompkins ARPS, Cr. H.F. Mogg, Mayor [of Kew] 1939-40, 1939
... Mogg / Mayor 1939-40 C Stuart Tompkins ARPS...Mogg, Mayor [of Kew] 1939-40 Photograph Photograph C Stuart Tompkins ARPS ...Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Unframed portrait of Cr. Cr. H.F. Mogg, Mayor of Kew 1939-40. The photograph follows a typical layout or style in that it is laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Cr. H.F. Mogg / Mayor 1939-40 C Stuart Tompkins ARPSmayors of kew (vic), australian photographers - c. stuart tompkins a.r.p.s. - camberwell (vic), cr. h.f. mogg, kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph, Cr. W.J. Price, Mayor [of Kew] 1940-41, ca. 1941
... Price / Mayor 1940-41 C Stuart Tompkins ARPS / Camberwell...Price, Mayor [of Kew] 1940-41 Photograph Photograph C Stuart Tompkins ARPS ...Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. W.J. Price, Mayor of Kew 1940-1. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Cr. W.J. Price / Mayor 1940-41 C Stuart Tompkins ARPS / Camberwellmayors of kew (vic), australian photographers - c. stuart tompkins a.r.p.s. - camberwell (vic), cr. w.j. price, kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph, C Stuart Tompkins ARPS, Cr. H.E. Brehaut, Mayor [of Kew] 1942-3, 1942
... Brehaut, Mayor 1942-3 C Stuart Tomlins ARPS / Camberwell...Brehaut, Mayor [of Kew] 1942-3 Photograph Photograph C Stuart Tompkins ARPS ...Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. H.E. Brehaut, Mayor of Kew 1942-3. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Cr. H.E. Brehaut, Mayor 1942-3 C Stuart Tomlins ARPS / Camberwellmayors of kew, cr. h.e. brehaut, australian photographers - c. stuart tompkins a.r.p.s. - camberwell (vic), kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedMemorabilia - Air Raid Precautions (ARP) badges, Circa early 1940's
... The badges in our possession do not have the word WARDEN printed on them, like the image of the badge shown on the Darebin Heritage 'Air Raid Protection Services (ARP)' publication, or the image of a badge offered for sale on ebay. ...Main feature of badges is the large whitish lettering ARP on a red background. A black outlined crown and the word VICTORIA in red on whitish background is also on the badges. ...Memorabilia Air Raid Precautions (ARP) badges ...Mr Webb King was an Air Raid Warden during World War 2. These badges were found when his workshop was being cleared out, and so were donated to our society. The badges in our possession do not have the word WARDEN printed on them, like the image of the badge shown on the Darebin Heritage 'Air Raid Protection Services (ARP)' publication, or the image of a badge offered for sale on ebay. At this stage we are uncertain of why this is so. If anybody knows the answer then please leave a message on this site. During World War 2 Australian municipalities were expected to take precautions against air raids, with the Government campaigning to recruit men over 45 to be volunteer Air Raid Wardens. It was also common for women to become wardens. Wardens carried gas masks, helmets, and rattles or whistles. The wardens received 7 to 8 one hour sessions of training, and their chief duty was to advise people of precautions to take, and to ensure those precautions were taken. Air Raid Precautions included air raid drills, shelters (usually trenches), first aid, fire fighting, rescue of 'gassed' persons, evacuation drills, demolition and repair squads, monitoring of blackouts. Melbourne was deemed vulnerable to aerial attack because of its centralised port and industrial facilities and so Anti-aircraft guns were installed in Maribyrnong. By early 1942 more than 60,000 people voluntarily carried out Air Raid Precautions duties according to the Autobiography of Robert V. J. Padula OAM. As the threat diminished during 1943 and 1944 the need for air raid precautions was slowly reduced, and some shelters (trenches) were filled. The two photos showing Air Raid Wardens are out of copyright and have been sourced from the 'Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs, State Library of Victoria.' The image showing one warden on Swanston Street Melbourne has been cropped to remove extras not connected with the photo. Other sources of information for this report are: (1) http://bpadula.tripod.com/autobiography/id100.html, (2) https://www.awm.gov.au/exhibitions/underattack/mobilise/precautions.asp, (3) http://heritage.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/article/57. The ARP badges are a historic reminder of the precautions that were taken in Victoria during the early years of World War 2. The precautions were an effort to minimise the harmful effects of a theoretical air raid. The war started to turn and so an air raid never came, however many people received valuable training in what precautions needed to be taken.Pressed metal round badges with pins. Main feature of badges is the large whitish lettering ARP on a red background. A black outlined crown and the word VICTORIA in red on whitish background is also on the badges. At the bottom of the badges in black are the letters DC plus the numbers of the badges.Serial Numbers of the badges are: DC 361, DC 362, DC 364, DC 368, DC 370, DC 374, DC 375, DC 376, DC 377, DC 379, DC 388, DC 389.arp. arp badge, air raid precautions, air raid precautions warden, warden, badges
