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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Sir Ronald East, More Australian Pioneers - The Burchetts and Related Families, 1976
... More Australian Pioneers - The Burchetts and Related... - More Australian Pioneers - The Burchetts and Related Families... Road Ringwood North melbourne Book More Australian Pioneers ...Hard cover book - Full title: A Family Who's Who Volume III - More Australian Pioneers - The Burchetts and Related Families - Phillips, Canning, Greenwood, Milbourne, Robin, Stroud, Straw, Whitworth & Wright. By Sir Ronald East, 1976."200 copies printed for private distribution in Memory of Our Pioneer Ancestors to ensure that they will not be forgotten. Copy Number 157. To Ann from Dad & Mum, date 25.12.76. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Pioneers on rail
... " No11 - A party of Australian Pioneers returning... rail train " No11 - A party of Australian Pioneers returning ...One of series of WWI postcards. Light railways were an important transport method on the Western Front. Pioneers primarily carried out construction work but were also trained infantrymen.Black and White photograph mounted on card, of soldiers crowded onto open cars on a light rail train" No11 - A party of Australian Pioneers returning to their dugouts,"wwi, world war one, pioneer, railway -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, C. Turney, Pioneers of Australian Education, 1972
... Pioneers of Australian Education, 1972... Book Pioneers of Australian Education, 1972 Brown hard covered ...From the Ballarat Teachers' College LibraryBrown hard covered book of 290 pages. Contents include Father J.E. Tenison Woods, Catholic Education, Charles Lilley, F.J. Glanman, teacher training, Norman Selfe, technical education, J.A. Hartley, W. Catton Grasby, Cyril Jackson. Includes an index. Images include Cyril Jackson, John Andrew Hartley, Magill Public School, Norman Selfe, William Catton Grasby, Roseworthy Agricultural School, Rev. J.E. Tenison Woodsf.j. glanman, teacher training, norman selfe, technical education, j.a. hartley, cyril jackson, roseworthy agricultural school, j.e. tenison, sisters of st joseph, william catton grasby, magill public school, ballarat teachers' college library, education -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, LEAFLET & LETTER, David A FINLAYSON & Michael K CECIL, "Pioneers of Australian Armour in the Great War", 2015
... "Pioneers of Australian Armour in the Great War"... goldfields BOOK, LEAFLET & LETTER Book "Pioneers of Australian Armour ...Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Hard Cover Book with Dust Cover. 1. Hard cover - cardboard, black colour buckram, gold print on spine. Dust cover - paper, red, white and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated black and white photographs, front armoured car with crew. Back - tank with 3 persons. 376 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. 2. Leaflet - for book launch, thick paper, white, red and black print with two illustration as per dust cover. 3. Letter - paper, white with black print from book authors, 1. Front end paper, handwritten blue ink "David Finlayson/ 15 Aug 15".books, armoured vehicles, tanks, ww1, ww2 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Poem, My Australian Pioneer, Mid 20th century
... This is white card with a poem’ My Australian Pioneer...Poem Document My Australian Pioneer This is white card ...Loris McKeeman McLeod, married to Alex McLeod, was a local farmer at ‘Glendale’, Grasmere and later lived in Warrnambool. She was interested in local and family history and published material in the 1980s on the Oakley, McKeeman and McLeod families. She also wrote poetry and this is an example of her work.This poem is worth keeping as an example of the personal writing of a local person, Loris McKeeman McLeod. This is white card with a poem’ My Australian Pioneer’ printed on it in black type. There is a decorative border around the printed material. The poet was Loris McLeod.loris mcleod, warrnambool, glendale -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Many a Mile, Desmond Martin, 1976
... australian pioneers... a Mile Book Many a Mile australian pioneers murray river country ...An historical novel set in 1892 along the Murray River country, Australia. Stories of the pioneering days full of colourful, authentic characters and plenty of action.non-fictionAn historical novel set in 1892 along the Murray River country, Australia. Stories of the pioneering days full of colourful, authentic characters and plenty of action.australian pioneers, murray river country -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Beyond the Border, Stuart Hamilton Hume, 1991
... Australian Pioneers.... Hamilton Hume Australian Pioneers Pioneer life This publication ...This publication traces the achievements of descendants of Hamilton Hume and connected families. This includes the Mitchell, Hume, Kennedy and Huon pastoral families who had strong links to North East VIctoria.A publication of 216 pages includes a detailed account of descendants of the Hume family and their achievements. It includes genealogical tables, portraits, and index and maps on the inside covers.This publication traces the achievements of descendants of Hamilton Hume and connected families. This includes the Mitchell, Hume, Kennedy and Huon pastoral families who had strong links to North East VIctoria. hamilton hume, australian pioneers, pioneer life -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, J.P. Trainor, Salute to the X-Ray Pioneers of Australia, 1946 (exact)
... , and a number of Australian pioneers of x-ray, including the Ballarat... Book Salute to the X-Ray Pioneers of Australia Brown hard ...Pioneer xrays were undertaken at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1896. They are discussed in this book.Brown hard-covered book of 82 pages. The book includes information onthe discovery of x-ray, Roentgen's discovery, and a number of Australian pioneers of x-ray, including the Ballarat School of Mines experiments in 1896"Donated to the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat by the Musuem, Australian Medical Association, 293 Royal Pde, Parkville. 20/6/78. David O'Sullivan Hon. Curator.frank, g w selby, f j clendinnen, william john hancock, william fox, william bragg, s barbour, lawrence bragg, h m hewlett, martell, j m sutherland, sutherland, t r treloar, treloar, xray, x-ray -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Elizabeth O’Callaghan, Silent lives : women of Warrnambool and district 1840-1910, 2017
... .) -- history. australian aboriginal australian women pioneers women ...A narrative of the pioneering women of Warrnambool and surrounding districts during the 1840’s-1910. Includes photographs, illustrations, paintings, bibliography, index.374 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 30 cm. Includes bibliographical references and indexnon-fictionA narrative of the pioneering women of Warrnambool and surrounding districts during the 1840’s-1910. Includes photographs, illustrations, paintings, bibliography, index.history & archaeology., society & social sciences., women -- victoria -- warrnambool -- biography., warrnambool (vic.) -- biography., warrnambool (vic.) -- history., australian, aboriginal australian, women pioneers, women aboriginal australian -- victoria, book -
Clunes Museum
Book - BIOGRAPHY, LES HUGHES, HENRY MUNDY, A YOUNG AUSTRALIAN PIONEER
... MUNDY A YOUNG AUSTRALIAN PIONEER. BLUE PAPER DUST COVER... Book HENRY MUNDY, A YOUNG AUSTRALIAN PIONEER DARK-BLUE ...THE BIOGRAPHY OF HENRY MUNDY ABOUT HIS LIFE IN AUSTRALIA DURING THE GOLDRUSHDARK-BLUE HARDCOVER WITH GOLDEN WRITTING ON SPINE: HENRY MUNDY A YOUNG AUSTRALIAN PIONEER. BLUE PAPER DUST COVER WITH SUNSET PICTURE ON FRONT. THE LIFE STORY OF HENRY MUNDY BORN OVER 170 YEARS AGO. HE ARRIVED IN AUSTRALIA IN 1844, JOINED THE GOLD RUSH. HE WAS IN BALLARAT DURING THE EUREKA STOCKADEnon-fictionTHE BIOGRAPHY OF HENRY MUNDY ABOUT HIS LIFE IN AUSTRALIA DURING THE GOLDRUSHhenry mundy, les hughes, historical autobiography -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, ABC Books, Where the dead men lie: tales of graves, pioneers and old bush pubs / Bruce Simpson, 2003_
... Anecdotes about Australian pioneer life..... Anecdotes about Australian pioneer life. australia history anecdotes ...Anecdotes about Australian pioneer life.178p., illus.australia history, anecdotes -
National Wool Museum
Book, Mary of Maranoa: tales of Australian pioneer women
... "Mary of Maranoa: tales of Australian pioneer women 3rd ed... pioneer women. "Mary of Maranoa: tales of Australian pioneer women ..."Mary of Maranoa: tales of Australian pioneer women 3rd ed" - Eve Powell, 1964.pastoral industry - settlement -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Slater Family, 05/03/1996 and/12/1994
... William Henry Slater of Mitcham, Surrey : an Australian... Slater of Mitcham, Surrey : an Australian pioneer. Notes by Eric ...William Henry Slater of Mitcham, Surrey : an Australian pioneer. Notes by Eric Montague 05/03/1996 with an article ' A Mitcham Life' by Paul Parry from 'Merton Messenger' December 1994 on members of the Slater family, lavender growers.William Henry Slater of Mitcham, Surrey : an Australian pioneer. Notes by Eric Montague 05/03/1996 with an article ' A Mitcham Life' by Paul Parry from 'Merton Messenger' December 1994 on members of the Slater family, lavender growers. Includes photograph of William Mitchell. Note: Article refers also to Mitcham England. The photo of the Mayor Lyndon Parnell refers to Mitcham, South Australia.William Henry Slater of Mitcham, Surrey : an Australian pioneer. Notes by Eric Montague 05/03/1996 with an article ' A Mitcham Life' by Paul Parry from 'Merton Messenger' December 1994 on members of the Slater family, lavender growers.herb farms, slater, william henry, mitcham, slater, benjamin, skater, daniel, mitcham, surrey, england -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image - Black and White, Lady Southern Cross
... owned by Australian pioneer aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.... owned by Australian pioneer aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith ...The Lady Southern Cross was a Lockheed Altair monoplane owned by Australian pioneer aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.A black and white image of an aeroplane called the "Lady Southern Cross".flight, aeroplane, charles kingsford smith, lady southern cross -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Equipment - Martin Romuld's Skis, 1933
... of skiing in Australia. Martin Romuld' Falls Creek Pioneers ...Martin Romuld was born near Trondheim in Norway on September 26, 1905. He started jumping on skis at age 6 or 7 and became very good at it. He completed his degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Trondheim and decided to come to Australia. He arrived on 7 March 1928 and found a job with the SEC. The SEC wanted to investigate the possibility of a hydrological surveys necessary to determine the flow of water over a period of years. These surveys started in 1934 and continued until 1941. He lived at Wilkinson’s hut for most of the time during those years both in summer and winter. In his role with the SEC, Martin visited all the various creeks to measure water flow rates as often as was necessary. These skis were used on his winter rounds during the time he spent in the area. Martin also competed in skiing during the 1930s. He won the combined Australian title 3 or 4 times. He was unbeatable in cross country, probably due to the continual practice in his job. Before migrating to Australia, Martin had been runner up in the 1926 European Jump Championships held in France. Jumping was his favourite thrill and he would often construct a jump for practice near the Scout Hut (or Rover Chalet) quite near to Wilkinson’s. In 1941 Martin joined the Royal Australian Air Force and after the War skied mainly at Mt Buller. He maintained his involvement in competitive skiing as an official. In 1958 Martin was the main judge of the National jump which was held to the left of the Nissen tow. He also designed the jumping course at the Donna Buang snow fields. Martin Romuld was Co Vice-President of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs in 1949, along with Tom Mitchell M.L.A. Martin Romuld died on 14 July 1998 in Prahran, Victoria,These skis are significant because they belonged to a pioneer of Falls Creek and the sport of skiing in Australia.A set of skis made for Martin Romuld. They are made from American hickory which arrived in Australia via Norway in October 1933. Andy Broad made the skis and they were furnished with steel edges. There was enough hickory for 18 pairs of skis and a pair of competition cross country skis were also made for Martin Romuld. martin romuld', falls creek pioneers, australian skiing history -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Letter and Photograph, Unknown
... 1# Second Australian Pioneer Battalion. Battalion...WWI Historical significance. 1# Second Australian Pioneer ...WWI Historical significance.1# Letter of commendation for Pte Christopher Parkinson. 2# Photo of internment for C. Parkinson 2156, 2nd Battalion Trois Arlines Military Cemetary.1# Second Australian Pioneer Battalion. Battalion Headquarters, January 5th 1918. To Mrs E. Parkinson Pridfort St, Daylesford Vic. Letter reads The Commanding Officer has directed me to advise you that the name of 2156 Pte Parkinson C. has been published in the routine orders of this Battalion, for good work done by him previous to his death, and in forwarding this note to you wishes to express his appreciation of this man's services with this Battalion. Signed by Capt. & Adj. 2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion. 2# Parkinson Christopher 2156. Private. 2nd Battalion, Trois Arlines Military Cemetry. A photo on the opposite side Of Pte Parkinson's grave. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Banner - Rotary Club of Mitcham Banner
... of Mitcham in white script. District 9810 Victoria Australia... in white script. District 9810 Victoria Australia " Schwerkolt ...Donated by the Mitcham Rotary ClubA small banner with a coloured photo of Schwerkolt Cottage. A Rotary Club symbol on the upper left hand side. Rotary Club of Mitcham in white script. District 9810 Victoria Australia " Schwerkolt Pioneer Cottage" under photo of cottage.Screencraft David-E1 Phone 03 9899 3262service clubs, rotary club of mitcham, schwerkolt cottage, societies, screencraft -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, C W Peck, Australian legends : tales handed down from the remotest times by the autocthonous inhabitants of our land : parts 1 and 2, 1925
... Aboriginal people, and also stories of the early pioneers... pioneers in Australia. b&w illustrations creation stories myths ...Peck has collected a range of myths and legends from Aboriginal people, and also stories of the early pioneers in Australia.b&w illustrationscreation stories, myths and legends -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Tom Guthrie, The Longest Drive, 2 McIntyre Street
... family and their pioneering adventures in early Australia (mainly... Australian Pioneer and the Longest Sheep Droving Journey... Australian Pioneer and the Longest Sheep Droving Journey ...Biography of Thomas Guthrie (1833-1928)This is a hardcover book of 635 pages. The dust cover is multi-coloured with an image of a painting of the woolshed at Rich Avon on the front. The book has a dark red cover.non-fictionBiography of Thomas Guthrie (1833-1928)western victoria early farming sheep farming and droving guthrie affleck, early farming sheep farming and droving guthrie affleck, droving guthrie affleck, guthrie affleck -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Australian Scholarly Publishing Pty Ltd, W. Macmahon Ball: Politics for the People by Ai Kobayashi, 2013
... in the development of the discipline of political science in Australia. His... science in Australia. His pioneering efforts at the University ...William Macmahon Ball was a seminal figure in the development of the discipline of political science in Australia. His pioneering efforts at the University of Melbourne from the early 1930s culminated in the establishment of a separate Department of Political Science in 1939, an achievement at least a decade ahead of other Australian universities. The Balls lived in Eltham.xiv, 278 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ISBN 9781921875915william macmahon ball -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, D.S. Ford, Benjamin Boyd in Australia 1842 -1849, 1940's
... - 1851) was a Scottish-born Australian pioneer and entrepreneur...) was a Scottish-born Australian pioneer and entrepreneur, and briefly ...This is the second edition of the book. Benjamin Boyd 1796 - 1851) was a Scottish-born Australian pioneer and entrepreneur, and briefly, a politician. He arrived in Hobson's Bay, Port Phillip District, on his schooner, the Wanderer, on 15 June 1842, and reached Port Jackson, Sydney, on 18 July 1842. He was a shipping magnate, merchant, banker, pastoralist and station owner, Member of the Legislative Council, town planner and a whaler Boyd became one of the largest landholders and graziers of the colony of New South Wales; before suffering financial difficulties and becoming bankrupt. Boyd briefly tried his luck on the Californian goldfields before being purportedly murdered on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Many of his business ventures involved blackbirding, the practice of coercing and kidnapping South Sea Islanders as slave labourers. This book is a useful reference tool.A small thin 48 pp paper covered book titled, "Benjamin Boyd in Australia". The cover is black and white. The price is noted at 1/6.on front cover - handwritten in green pen : "M.J. Gilbert"book-benjamin-boyd-in-australia boyd-benjamin boydtown -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Card - Business Cards, Alice Anderson's Motor Garage, 1918-1920
... Alice Anderson was a pioneering Australian female motor... Anderson was a pioneering Australian female motor mechanic ...Alice Anderson was a pioneering Australian female motor mechanic. These are important primary sources as they date the location and dates of operation of her garages in Kew. They also interestingly list her rates and charges. The original owner, Kathleen Hall, of the business cards was a personal acquaintance of Alice Anderson and this provides added historical significance and provenance.Three business cards used by Alice Anderson in promoting her Kew garage. The reverse of each card lists the rates of hire. The cards are dated on the reverse as dating from 1918 and 1920.A letter accompanying the donation provides the provenance of the business cards.alice anderson, motor garages - kew (vic), business cards, women - australia - victoria - melbourne - kew -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Framed photograph, Car audio student receives scholarship from John Graham Pioneer Electrics Australia
... Pioneer Electrics Australia ...pioneer electrics australia... John Graham Pioneer Electrics Australia [Undated, circa 1990s]... receives scholarship from John Graham Pioneer Electrics Australia."... Pioneer Electrics Australia Photograph of two men in black frame ...Car audio student William Irvine, receives scholarship from John Graham Pioneer Electrics Australia [Undated, circa 1990s]A record of this presentation.Photograph of two men in black frame with gold stripe on frame. Typed caption taped to front of frame : "Car audio student receives scholarship from John Graham Pioneer Electrics Australia."northern melbourne institute of tafe, william irvine, john graham, pioneer electrics australia, nmit, -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Carl Samuel Aumann - The Family History 1853-1993, 1993
... to the Aumann pioneers in Australia and records details of their lives.... This book pays tribute to the Aumann pioneers in Australia ...Hard cover book by Eric Uebergang. This book pays tribute to the Aumann pioneers in Australia and records details of their lives and those of their descendants to the year 1993, following a meeting of descendants in East Doncaster in 1992 and a family reunion in 1993 at the Lutheran Church in Doncaster, Victoria."Dedicated to the Memory of Carl Samuel Aumann, who with his family, made the arduous journey to Australia, to an unknown land. Known to the early German families of Doncaster as "Father" Aumann. Their hard work made the foundation for a prosperous country." Front cover: Bismark Street (Victoria Street), Doncaster. Lutheran Church and the home of Carl Aumann alongside the church. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper, National Library of Australia, The Pollination and Fertilization of Pear Blossoms, 30.04.1914
... in, "Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record," by Edward E. Pescott... in, "Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record," by Edward E. Pescott ...pear trees, blossom, pollination, fertilization, orchard, bees, blooming times, burnley, e e pescott -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Certificate, The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria
... was a pioneer in environmental education in Australian schools.... and to educate students to protect Australian birds.It was a pioneer ...Gould League was set up in 1909 to prevent bird egg collecting and to educate students to protect Australian birds.It was a pioneer in environmental education in Australian schools.HistoricalColoured certificate showing various Australian birds, portrait of John Gould, names of office bearers of Gould League and name and signature of Marjorie Bradley.The Gould league of Bird Lovers of Victoria. This is to certify that Marjorie Bradley is a member of the Gould league of Bird Lovers.certificates, gould league, bradley family, birds, education -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Lyle Radiograph, 3/3/1896
... "Salute to the X Ray Pioneers of Australia" by W Watson... with the letter (9Sept 1982) from J F Richardson (Australian Radiation ..."Salute to the X Ray Pioneers of Australia" by W Watson &Sons Ltd [1946] [Medical Library 610.9 WAT page 24-27 radiograph reproduction p26]Copies of the Lyle radiograph (see below) are on file with the letter (9Sept 1982) from J F Richardson (Australian Radiation Laboratory, as it was then called) detailing the description of the reproduction as follows: RADIOGRAPH OF PROFESSOR ORME MASSON'S FOOT! MOST PROBABLY THE FIRST RADIOGRAPH TAKEN IN AUSTRALIA. TAKEN BY PROFESSOR LYLE ON MARCH 3RD, 1896 USING A CROOKES DISCHARGE TUBE OF HIS OWN CONSTRUCTION -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Des Martin and his horse, 1993
... his Wodonga Troop into the 2/2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion... Australian Pioneer Battalion. This Battalion saw service in Syria ...This image is one from a series of portraits taken by Rob Elliott to record the character of the Border District through the faces if its identities. Des Martin lived all his life in Wodonga, except for his years of service during World War Two. He was raised on the family property Aherlo in the Huon Creek Valley. In 1937 he joined the 8th Light Horse Regiment but in May 1940 led his Wodonga Troop into the 2/2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion. This Battalion saw service in Syria, Java, New Guinea and Borneo. After the war, Des returned to Aherlo and his horses. He was granted permission by the Victorian Racing Club to participate as an amateur “gentleman” rider. He became the first president of the Victorian Amateur Riders Association and founded the Murray Valley Hunt Club. Des also played a major role in Australia entering an equestrian team in the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 and served as a steward at that event. Des also wrote several publications including “Australia Astride” in 1959, a history of the Albury Racing Club – a Century of Racing, and an historical novel “Many a Mile”. He collaborated with R. M. Williams to develop “Hoofs and Horns” to become a national publication. From 1969 to 1973, Des Martin also wrote a column for the Border Mail newspaper. He was also a member of the RSL for almost 50 years and held several committee positions during that time. Des Martin died on 12 April 1995.This is a portrait of a significant member of the Wodonga community who made an outstanding contribution as a farmer, soldier, horseman, author and member of the RSL and other community organisations.A black and white photograph of Des Martin in military uniform with his horse. The photo has been mounted in a metal frame.des martin, murray valley hunt club, 2/2nd australian pioneer battalion, albury racing club -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - X-Rays - Radiographs, Pioneer X-Rays conducted at the Ballarat School of Mines, 1896
... According to 'Salute to the X-Ray Pioneers of Australia... Pioneers of Australia' the X-Rays experiments conducted ...According to 'Salute to the X-Ray Pioneers of Australia' the X-Rays experiments conducted at the Ballarat School of Mines 'played a conspicuous part in the development of the application for x-rays to medicine.' John M. Sutherland conducted most of the experiments with induction coils giving 6 inch, 12 inch and 16 inch sparks respectively. Photograph of a timber frame with 27 original X-Rays conducted by John Sutherland at the Ballarat School of Mines. X-Rays include human bones, kangaroo hand, steel, bent knee, gold in quartz, snake, and others.x-ray, john m. sutherland, ballarat school of mines, john mckenzie sutherland, xray, pioneer xrays -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Des Martin mounted on his horse, 1985
... his Wodonga Troop into the 2/2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion... his Wodonga Troop into the 2/2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion ...This image was taken in Melbourne on Anzac Day 1986 where Des had taken place in the annual parade. The photo itself has had a long journey. It was donated to the Star Hotel in Yackandandah, Victoria by Des Martin c1995. The hotel changed hands so many times that the custodian "Pip" Beatty felt it was best placed at the Light Horse Museum at Bandiana, Victoria. Its journey was complete when the photo was returned to the Wodonga Historical Society.. Des Martin lived all his life in Wodonga, except for his years of service during World War Two. He was raised on the family property Aherlo in the Huon Creek Valley. In 1937 he joined the 8th Light Horse Regiment but in May 1940 led his Wodonga Troop into the 2/2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion. This Battalion saw service in Syria, Java, New Guinea and Borneo. After the war, Des returned to Aherlo and his horses. He was granted permission by the Victorian Racing Club to participate as an amateur “gentleman” rider. He became the first president of the Victorian Amateur Riders Association and founded the Murray Valley Hunt Club. Des also played a major role in Australia entering an equestrian team in the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 and served as a steward at that event. Des also wrote several publications including “Australia Astride” in 1959, a history of the Albury Racing Club – a Century of Racing, and an historical novel “Many a Mile”. He collaborated with R. M. Williams to develop “Hoofs and Horns” to become a national publication. From 1969 to 1973, Des Martin also wrote a column for the Border Mail newspaper. He was also a member of the RSL for almost 50 years and held several committee positions during that time. Des Martin died on 12 April 1995.This is a portrait of a significant member of the Wodonga community who made an outstanding contribution as a farmer, soldier, horseman, author and member of the RSL and other community organisations.A coloured photograph of Des Martin in full military uniform mounted on his horse. The photo has been mounted in an oval wooden frame.des martin, murray valley hunt club, 2/2nd australian pioneer battalion, albury racing club