This photograph shows a parade of Australian volunteers in a country location. In the background, the stand is full of family and friends.Digital copy of black and white photograph. This photo has no captioncharles marshall, world war 1

White spine with title printed in red and author in black. Front cover is a black and white photographic image of a group of smiling female volunteers, title and author details are overlaid in red print.non-fictionAustralians have always volunteered to help in emergencies, especially when the nation has been at war. During the Boer War, World War I and World War II, volunteers from all walks of life raised money, assisted with nursing and rehabilitation, and provided food and clothing. Servicemen and women were helped both at home and in the field. The main wartime volunteer organisations were the Australian Red Cross, the Australian Comforts Funds, the Salvation Army, and the YMCA with the YWCA. Their story and the stories of countless wartime civilian volunteers is told for the first time, revealing important aspects of Australian social and political life. For example, it was the pressure of the volunteers that forced governments to act on essential matters like repatriation benefits for returning soldiers and for the welfare of their dependents - from Trove record.volunteers, voluntarism, australian volunteers, wwi, wwii, ww1, ww2, first world war, second world war, war work

201 pages with black and white illustrations; notes, bibliography, index.non-fictionyachties, dominion yachtsmen scheme, royal navy, ww2

An excellent reference to the forming and service of the Australian Volunteer Defence Corps in WW2. Sometimes referred to as Australia's Dad's Army. History of the Australian Volunteer Corps in WW2 ( Home Guard ).Printed pagesPrinted pages containing photos, sketches and jokes.

THE AUSTRALIAN TRUST OF CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS, ONE OF 14 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, TO RECEIVE UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT AWARD NAIROBI, 1 June 2000 - The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today that the Australian Trust of Conservation Volunteers of Australia (ATCV), has been elected to the prestigious ranks of its Global 500 Roll of Honour for outstanding contributions to the protection of the environment. ATCV is one of 14 individuals and organizations to receive this honour in 2000. Founded in 1982, ATCV is a national, not-for-profit community organization, whose mission is to attract and manage a force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment. ATCV completes more than 4000 week-long conservation projects in urban, regional and remote areas of Australia each year. Activities range from bush regeneration, tree planting, seed collection, endangered species protection, weed control, flora and fauna surveys, walking trail construction, fencing, environmental monitoring and the protection of world heritage areas. ATCV community participation has resulted in more than 1.8 million trees being planted in 1999, and in more than 7.3 million trees planted over the past 10 years. Community involvement totalled 200,000 project days in 1999 and more than 700,000 days since 1989. To encourage the involvement of young people, ATCV developed and manages the federal government-funded programme Green Corps. Green Corps is a six-month traineeship for 17 to 20 year-olds, which incorporates conservation projects and accredited training. Since 1997, more than 4,000 trainees have completed the Green Corps programme. ATCV is a founding member of the International Conservation Alliance, which brings together organizations working in conservation volunteering, and is a member of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). " The award will be presented in Adelaide, Australia, at the World Environment Day ceremonies on 4 June 2000. World Environment Day, which is celebrated in some 120 countries around the world on 5 June, was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to focus global attention and action on environmental issues. Some 701 individuals and organizations, in both the adult and youth categories, have been honoured since UNEP launched the Global 500 award in 1987. Among prominent past winners are: French Marine explorer Jacques Cousteau; Sir David Attenborough, producer of environmental television programmes; Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway; Anil Aggarwal, the prominent environmentalist from India; Ken Saro-Wiwa, the environmental and human rights activist from Nigeria who was executed for leading the resistance of the Ogoni People against the pollution of their Delta homeland; the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States; Jane Goodall of the United Kingdom whose research on wild chimpanzees and olive baboons provided insight into the lives of non-human primates; and the late Chico Mendes, the Brazilian rubber tapper who was murdered during his fight to save the Amazon forest. To forge global links and to implement ideas, which can contribute to a more sustainable future, a network of all Global 500 laureates has been formed. Information about this unique network can be obtained at http://www.global500.org. The winners of UNEP's Global 500 Roll of Honour are members of a broad and growing environmental movement that is flourishing around the world. They have taken the path that most of us hesitate to take for want of time or caring," says UNEP's Executive Director, Klaus Toepfer. "In honouring the Global 500 laureates, UNEP hopes that others will be inspired by their extraordinary deeds."Certificatecva, conservation volunteers, conservation volunteers australia, conservation volunteers new zealand, colin jackson, better earth, environmental conservation, volunteers, volunteering, corporate volunteering, education – environmental, carbon footprint, climate change, ballarat, safety, training, partnerships, victoria, vic, nsw, queensland, act, australian capital territory, nt, northern territory, western australia, wa, south australia, sa, tasmania, new zealand, california conservation corps, atcv, unep, unep honour roll, united nations environment program

Part of a collection re Bendigo Voluntary Aid detachment. Refer Cat No. 702 for all the items.1. Single sheet of paper, folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. Front page has title as above, plus 2 badges. VAD Commonwealth of Australia. Volunteers and Detachment Australia Badge with Royal Crown Dated 15 May 1943. No.1. 2. Single sheet of paper, folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. Front page has title as above, plus 2 badges. VAD Commonwealth of Australia. Volunteers and Detachment Australia Badge with Royal Crown Dated 15 May 1943. No.1. Includes some pencil marks against paragraphs. 3. Single sheet of paper, folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. Front page has title as above, plus 2 badges. VAD Commonwealth of Australia. Volunteers and Detachment Australia Badge with Royal Crown Dated 15 May 1943. No.1. With one paragraph marked out. 4. Single sheet of paper, folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. Front page has title as above, plus 2 badges. VAD Commonwealth of Australia. Volunteers and Detachment Australia Badge with Royal Crown Dated 15 May 1943. No.1. With numerous pen and pencil notations. The fold has broken.1.- 4. Written in pencil is “O.M. Guest” v.a.d. aust, news sheets, ww2

At the 2005 Vision Australia volunteer Christmas party, certificates were presented to those who achieved milestone years of service to the organisation. The volunteers came from a number of different areas, including radio, client services, studios and the library.58 colour digital photographs of the dayvision australia, awards, jacqui stevens, lynne kells, roberta ashby, kerry reiter-lynch, marj west, julie mcconnell, stephen jolley, tim evans, christine harding, gerard menses, john ballek, john barnes, merle blackmore, richard haire, heather heraud, anne jaski, elizabeth parker, nancy kerry, margaret kidd, danni mahemoff, beverley mcintyre, jim webster, june webster, kath hubbert, chris scuphane, david ditchfield, janet ditchfield, jeanette thomas, ian wood, patience cornall-reilly, margot dearn, jill miller, verna millis, ann phan, roma piper, paula hogg, norah toohey, marguerite hancock

Undated newspaper cutting titled 'Cataloguing the cards'. Contains a photograph of Elaine with a magnifying glass looking at some postcards from the Elliott Postcard Collection. Photo taken from under a glass table by Andrew Perryman. The Heritage care program is a partnership between the State Government agency Heritage Victoria and Conservation Volunteers Australia, which recruits volunteers and manages projects on behalf of Heritage Victoria. Other volunteers are Ray Smith, Philip Wilkin, Maxine Hawker and Margaret McCluskey.person, individual, elaine swanson, newspaper article - elaine swanson, elliott postcard collection, bendigo historical society, bendigo gaol, ray smith, philip wilkin, maxine hawker, margaret mccluskey, heritage victoria, conservation volunteers australia, ken beasley, andrew perryman

The Volunteers Air Observers was formed in 1941 with the aim of observing aircraft flying over Australia. There were over 24,000 civilians volunteering their services and as the military threat to Australia subsided they took on roles as coast and weather watching. This certificate was presented to Miss S. McDonald of Warrnambool.A common item presented to people who contributed to the defence of Australia while in a civilian role.Cream paper with aircraft and Union Jack flags at top with man and woman in between with Royal Australian Air Force insignia below. Pale blue surrounding dark cream columns framing the details on the certificate. One Years service stickers x 2 on bottom For King and Empire. Presented to Miss S McDonald by the Royal Australian Air Force Volunteers air Observers Corps. Signed by G Jones Air Vice Marshal volunteer air observers corps,, miss s mcdonald warrnambool

Spiral bound gloss paper illustrated notes for the Australian defence Corp Volunteers, 32 pages, subjects covered, camouflage, stalking, self defence, small arms, aircraft ID, reconnaissance reporting and general information on enemy forces.volunteers, defence corp

Vision Australia Foundation volunteer Edna Allen. Dianne Kerr (right), unidentified female and Edna Allen holding flowers at her presentation.2 x colour photographs of Edna Allenkelaston home (ballarat), vision australia foundation, edna allen, dianne kerr

R. J. Tyrell, N448088 was a Private of Volunteer Defence Forces from 22 Mar 41 to 30 Sept 45. On discharge received a Certificate and a letter authorising his discharge and these sent by Registered Post.1. Certificate of Discharge - faded white paper with black writing from Australian Military Volunteer Defence Forces showing name, rank and No. of soldier and date of enlistment and discharge and signed off. 2. Letter of discharge - plain cream paper, black writing sent to R.J. Tyrell, Notification of Discharge. 3. Registered post envelope, brown paper with red lines in form of a cross on front. Registered Post Stamp.1. Name and Rank of Volunteer, date of Enlistment and Discharge and signed by Officer in Charge. Cert “No. 14939” 2. Addressed to Volunteer and signed by O.I.C. 3. Registered Post Stamp and Address of Volunteer.cert of discharge, volunteer defence corps, r.j. tyrell

Receding flood water levels have revealed much rubbish. Clean Up Australia day volunteers work throughout Banyule and Nillumbik to collect the rubbish.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.clean up australia day, plenty river

This representation of the horrors in Vietnam was authored by Dr. R. G. Wyllie of the Baker Medical Research Institute at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. The pamphlet is a documented account of the experiences and observations of an Australian physician volunteering in Vietnam. It highlights alleged terrorist actions committed by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Collected by WO2 Robert Palmer Matthews (34974) of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps.Booklet: Vietnam through foreign eyes. Contains graphic black and white images of war atrocities. 23 pages long written by Dr R.G Wyllie. (Unsuitable for Children).Vietnam through Foreign Eyes/ Unsuitable for Children with why/ The Truth/ Of Vietcong Terror/ By Dr R.G. Wyllie. On Back - The Vietnamese among who we work have no doubt the war is necessary .../ Publisher information.the truth of vietcong terror, dr r.g wyllie, baker medical research institute, booklet, robert palmer matthews, 34974, vietcong, propaganda, anti-war, war crimes, atrocities

The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 was awarded to armed Australian forces and volunteer defence corps for their service during WWII. Created by King Geroge IV, this was the first distinctive Australian medal in the British system of honours and awards.Medallion attached to a navy blue, light blue, red and beige striped ribbon. The medallion depicts an effigy of King George IV of Great Britain and the commonwealth with the words: "GEORGE IV S VI (obscured component) G. BR. OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP" in relief on one side. The others side depicts the Australian Coat of Arms and the words: "The AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945".medallion, medal, australian service medal, service medal, ww2, world war two

Presented by the British and Foreign Bible Society Victoria to the members of the Victorian Contingent of the Australian Imperial Force volunteering for service in the Defence of the British Empire. Presented to Owen Rasmussen of Castlemaine dated 30/5/1916 - Owen RASMUSSEN MM 6069 60 Battalion AIFThe British and Foreign Bible Society, often known in England and Wales as simply the Bible Society, is a non-denominational Christian Bible society with charity status whose purpose is to make the Bible available throughout the worldSmall light brown coloured bound bookNew Testamentowen rasmussen, ww1, 60 battalion

On September 18, 2008, Vision Australia staff and volunteers presented an information session to the students at Canterbury Primary School. Children were given kits with masks and braille to learn, and received presentations about how blind and visually impaired children use various services at Vision Australia.170 digital images of attendees, presenters and support for the eventvision australia, tess rossouw, kate gniel, seeing eye dogs australia, di seybold, canterbury primary school

In 1914, approximately 6,000 Imperial Reservists—men who had previously served in British regiments, emigrated and were living in Australia. Upon the outbreak of war in August 1914, these men were recalled to serve with their old British units. Many of these reservists sailed in the first troop convoy to leave Australia in November 1914. These men were distinct from the newly formed Australian Imperial Force (AIF), which was raised in August 1914 for service under the Australian government, although many Australian citizens volunteered for service.British Imperial Reservists (IRs) who were living in Australia were recalled to the British Expeditionary Forces in World War One (WWI). Reservists sailed from Melbourne, Victoria on the HMAT Miltiades as part of the first convoy (Convoy 1) of troops leaving Australia in October 1914.Gold badge with crown on top, blue around outside, with Union Jack and Red Ensign in the middle. Has a horse shoe hook on back with a number.On front: 1914 Imperial reservists Assn, Australia. On back: One has 96, the other 69.wwi, world war 1, imperial reservists, australia

The subject leather leggings are associated with mounted troops known as the Australian Light Horse that served in the South African War from 1899 to 1902. After the war, Britain wanted to use fewer mounted troops and restructured its force around a style of combat that needed more infantry. But the defence of Australia still relied upon mounted military units as these were more mobile than infantry and could travel faster over long distances. Light Horse brigades in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) mostly contained recruits who served in the Light Horse regiments of the Citizen Forces. Many young men from rural areas of Australia volunteered for the Light Horse regiments. They had to pass a riding test to join, this test was easier for men from the bush because horses were still the main method of transport on farms and in country towns. The army did not officially accept First Australians into the AIF until May 1917 when enlistment standards were relaxed to include 'half-castes' with a parent of European origin. Indigenous soldiers served as valuable members of the Light Horse and many possessed excellent horse handling skills and specialist tracking knowledge.The subject items are part of the uniform for the Light Horse Units that served in the Australian army from 1899 until 1918. These leggings were worn by soldiers on horseback and are significant as they represent a noteworthy time in Australia's early military history. It was a time when many young men gave their lives during the South African and First World Wars in the defence of the then British Empire as part of the Imperial Forces that were gathered from many British-controlled Colonial countries.A pair of two Leather Leggings used by Mounted Australian soldiers during the first world war. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, leggings, leather leggings, protective leggings, protective clothing, australian mounted light horse units, military equipment

The subject leather leggings are associated with mounted troops known as the Australian Light Horse that served in the South African War from 1899 to 1902. After the war, Britain wanted to use fewer mounted troops and restructured its force around a style of combat that needed more infantry. But the defence of Australia still relied upon mounted military units as these were more mobile than infantry and could travel faster over long distances. Light Horse brigades in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) mostly contained recruits who served in the Light Horse regiments of the Citizen Forces. Many young men from rural areas of Australia volunteered for the Light Horse regiments. They had to pass a riding test to join, this test was easier for men from the bush because horses were still the main method of transport on farms and in country towns. The army did not officially accept First Australians into the AIF until May 1917 when enlistment standards were relaxed to include 'half-castes' with a parent of European origin. Indigenous soldiers served as valuable members of the Light Horse and many possessed excellent horse handling skills and specialist tracking knowledge.The subject items are part of the uniform for the Light Horse Units that served in the Australian army from 1899 until 1918. These leggings were worn by soldiers on horseback and are significant as they represent a noteworthy time in Australia's early military history. It was a time when many young men gave their lives during the South African and First World Wars in the defence of the then British Empire as part of the Imperial Forces that were gathered from many British-controlled Colonial countries.A pair of two Leather Leggings used by Mounted Australian soldiers during the first world war. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, leggings, leather leggings, protective leggings, protective clothing, australian mounted light horse units, military equipment

The 2nd Pioneer Battalion was an Australian infantry and light engineer unit raised for service during the First World War as part of the all volunteer Australian Imperial Force. Formed in Egypt in March 1916, the battalion subsequently served on the Western Front in France and Belgium, after being transferred to the European battlefields shortly after its establishment. Rectangular shaped black and white Photograph.A Platoon of the 2nd, Pioneer Battalion Att. to the 1St.Aust. Tunnelling Company at Rance in Belgium 19 Jan 1919 Sgt. W J Branch 3rd from right front row. army, rance belgium,australian army, lara r.s.l., !st.australian tunnelling company, 2nd pioneer battalion.

Menu for the 2/14th Battalion reunion dinner at Caulfield Town Hall on 24 April 1967. The front cover shows the Battalion's colour patch and battle honours. The Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army that served during World War II. Part of the 21st Brigade, 7th Division, the battalion was raised in 1940 from Second Australian Imperial Force volunteers drawn mainly from the state of VictoriaFolded card printed in multiple colours on the front and blue on the back and inside2/14th army battalion, 2/14th army battalion association

Volunteering has been an integral part in providing services. This award was presented to the Loddon Mallee (Bendigo and Swan Hill) offices for their active use of volunteers in providing recreational programs. It reads as follows: Volunteer Involvement Program - Sport and Recreation Victoria State Recognition Award 1996 Association for the Blind Loddon Mallee Region For outstanding achievement in the management and recognition of their volunteers Australian Sports Commission Sports and Recreation VictoriaDigital image of bronze inscribed plate on marbled surfaceassociation for the blind, awards

The front cover shows the Battalion's colour patch and battle honours. The booklet contains a list of current office holders and past presidents of the 2/14 Battalion Association and the names and addresses of members. The Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army that served during World War II. Part of the 21st Brigade, 7th Division, the battalion was raised in 1940 from Second Australian Imperial Force volunteers drawn mainly from the state of VictoriaMulti-page booklet with a cover of folded card printed in multiple colours on the front. Pages printed in black2/14th army battalion, 2/14th army battalion association

The Chelsea Fire Brigade in Victoria, Australia, began as a volunteer unit around 1912 to serve the growing beachside suburb. Officially registered with the Country Fire Brigades Board in 1925, the brigade was a vital community service for decades. In March 2006, the brigade amalgamated with the Carrum Fire Brigade to form the Patterson River Fire Brigade. Black and White photo of the members of the Chelsea Fire Brigade, standing in front of the station which was situated on Point Nepean Road. Four members Have been identified: Standing on ground from the right, Captain J. J. Smith, Frank Jennings, Mr Frickie, Zeke Smith.firefighters, chelsea, chelsea fire brigade, fireman, fire equipment