Depicted in the photograph are ten miners standing at a cliff face using a high pressure hose, in Beechworth, Victoria. The miners are located in the Three Mile Creek division, in the Beechworth Mining District established January 4th 1858 under An Act for Amending the Laws Relating to the Goldfields by the Governor-in-Council. The Ovens Gold Rush began at Beechworth in February 1852 and was followed by Yackandandah and the 'Indigo Goldfield'. The strategies applied to mining in Beechworth were distinct in comparison to other goldfields in Victoria such as Bendigo and Ballarat. The miners in Beechworth utlised 'hydraulic sluicing' to remove washdirt, the long water races and deep tailraces constructed through solid rock with an estimated 900 miles of water races cut through the Beechworth fields by 1880, demonstrating great engineering feats. The photograph taken is significant as it is a visual representation of the mining strategy, 'hydraulic sluicing' that was particularly unique to the Beechworth mines, particularly in Victoria and an engineering feat.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper, unmounted print.beechworth mining district, mining, three mile creek division, three mile creek

Uniform issued to "P. Green" No. 32045731. Jacket, Khaki colour wool serge fabric. Battle Dress style, belted at the waist with metal buckle. Dark green plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with concealed button down flap, sleeve cuffs. Green colour cotton twill fabric lining to waistband. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label - left pocket lining. Removeable tag on inside collar. 2. Trousers, khaki colour wool serge fabric. Battle Dress style with fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with concealed button down flap. Dark green plastic buttons, metal zipper fly. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label - back pocket lining. Green colour polyester lining. 3. Shirt, Khaki colour cotton/polyester long sleeves, with shoulder epaulettes and cream plastic buttons. Two front pockets with button down flaps. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label inside back below collar.Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1. "ADI P/L/ VICTORIA/ 1990/ ^ / 8405-66-025- 6418/BATCH P/ SIZE 102/104L/ ARMY NO./ NAME/DRY CLEAN ONLY/ CREASE UPPER/ HALF OF LAPELS ONLY" 2. "ADI P/L/ SUB-4 VIC 1990/ ^ / 8405-66-025-6183/ BATCH S/ SIZE 84R W.84/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ RE-PRESS ON ORIGINAL/CREASES SET BY/ SI-RO SET/ MENDING PATCH ATTACHED/ ARMY NO/ NAME" 3. " A.G.C.F./ 1988/ ^/ SIZE 40/84/ 8405-66-088-7098/ SERVICE NO./ NAME/ DO NOT BOIL OR WRING/ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY/ IRON LIGHTLY/ WITH WARM IRON" Handwritten - blue ink pen "3204573/Green" uniform, army, battle dress, p. green

Lieutenant William Symons VC. Refer to photo for his citation. This item is on display in the Bendigo District RSL Havilah Road.Photograph framed, timber frame brown colour, dark background with central photo in an oval shape of a soldier in a side on portrait position, an inset on white is his name and unit, under that the Rising Sun Badge left, centre is the citation re the award of the Victoria Cross, on the right is an image of a VC.“W SYMONS VC 7th Infantry Bn 1st AIF (Eaglehawk)”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, symons, vc

DPCU (Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform) work dress. Colours light to dark green through to light to dark brown. Cotton/polyester fabric. Dark green colour plastic buttons. 1. Shirt - new style, collar, one front epaulette, two front pockets with nylon/metal zipper closure, two sleeve pockets with concealed button closure flaps. White polyester fabric. Manufacturers label, back below collar. Print illegible. 2. Trousers - new style. Two side pockets, two large patch side pockets with nylon metal zipper, one back pocket. Belt loops and nylon/metal zipper fly. Khaki colour cotton fabric pocket lining. White polyester fabric manufacturers label on front right pocket lining. Ankle elastic drawstring.Manufacturers information on label - black ink print. 2. "ADA/ VICTORIA 2008/ ^ / SPECIFICATION ARMY (AUST) 6542/ NSN 8415 66 152 1054/ SIZE 85R/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ 75% COTTON 25% POLYESTER/ WARM MACHINE WASH 40 deg c/ RINSE WELL WARM IRON/ DO NOT IRON OVER HOOK AND PILE/ DO NOT BLEACH/ DO NOT STARCH/ MAY BE TUMBLED DRY 40dc/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA."uniform, army, work dress, dpcu

Cards relate to R.H. Baron's time at Hurdcott AIF Camp during 1918. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Black and white newspaper clipping pasted onto a piece of cream card. Clipping features a black and white photograph of a map of Australia carved into the side of a hill. Caption in black type below photograph. 2. Black and white postcard style photograph of a map of Australia carved into the side of a hill. 3. Plain cream coloured postcard with YMCA logo and AIF insignia at the top. Handwritten address on front and handwritten letter on back.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'This map has been cut in the hill and is only about 10 minutes walk from here, Bob' 3. Handwritten in black ink on front: 'Miss M. Baron, 208 Forest St. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia'. Stamped in black on top R.H.C. of front: 'Postmark - AIF Camp P.O. No.4, 18,' Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister Myrtle from Hurdcott Camp dated 3.11.18.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, hurdcott aif camp

Uniform issued to SGT. "McCLAREN M". Reg No. 3/52075 2 FLO REGT R.A.A. 1. Coat - khaki colour wool fabric uniform great coat. Double breasted with six buttons. Collar which fastens with buttons and metal hook and eye fastener. Shoulder epaulettes with button. Back has full length inverted pleat and lower vent with two buttons concealed closure. Buttons are gold coloured plastic with metal shank with raised emblem - crown over cannon carriages artillery. Double half belt with three buttons back at waist. Two front inset pockets with flap. Manufacturers stamp on light brown coloured cotton half lining, sleeves beige colour lining. 2. Beret - black colour wool felt with black colour cotton fabric lining and black colour leather trim. Two white cotton manufacturers labels inside on lining.Manufacturers infrmation. 1. Purple ink stamp "46/^" Black ink stamp "D^D". 2. Crown label - black embroidery "BERET/ Mnfrs/Pty Ltd/ Victoria/Australia. SIZE 7 1/2 " . Side label - black embroidery "REGIMENTAL NO/ NAME" Handwritten black ink "3/52075/SGT McLAREN. M./ 2 FLO REGT. R.A.A." uniform, army, great coat, m. mclaren

Coat - Khaki colour wool fabric uniform great coat. Double breasted with six buttons. Collar which fastens with buttons and metal hook and eye fastener. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons. Back has full length inverted pleat with lower vent with two buttons (missing) concealed closure - double half belt with two buttons back at waist. Buttons - brown colour plastic. Two inset front pockets with flap. light brown colour cotton half lining and sleeve and pocket lining. three white colour cotton fabric manufacturers label, two inside back below, one inside lower edge left side.Manufacturers information - black ink stamp. Top - "CGCF/Victoria/SIZE 7/ 1965/ ^". Middle - "REGIMENTAL NO./ NAME" Lower - attached only at top - print illegible.uniform, army, great coat, post ww2

Uniform Mess Dress issued to "Kevin Finch".Mess Dress style, black colour wool/polyester fabric jacket and trousers. Black colour polyester fabric lining. 1. Jacket - collar with two lapel badges, gold, silver and black metal with crown, star, laurel leaves and lettering "ER/ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF TRANSPORT". Five front pockets - two top patch pockets with button down flaps, at waist fob pocket, two lower inset pockets with flap. Top of the sleeves have three gold colour fabric rank stripes = Sergeant. Gold coloured plastic buttons with shank and metal pin with raised emblem and lettering. Crown, RACT, ER, metal belt keepers. 2. Belt - fabric as jacket, gold colour plastic buckle with two pins with black colour plastic button. Belt sits in metal belt keepers on jacket. 3. Trousers, two side pockets, fob pocket, back inset pocket. Metal and nylon zipper fly with metal hook closer. Black plastic buttons inside on waistband for braces. red colour wool fabric 4cm wide stripe down each side seam. 1. & 3. White cotton fabric manufacturers labels - inside right pocket and waistband.Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1 & 3. "KEITH COURTNEY PTY LTD/ VICTORIA/ 1972-1973/ ^/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." Black ink stamp "FINCH, K".uniform, army, mess dress

Uniform issued to S/SGT "Brian Thompson". Years of service 1973 - 1993. 316221.1. Jacket - white colour polyester/cotton fabric, rolled collar jacket, shoulder epaulettes, top of sleeves, black colour rank badge with gold colour crown and three stripes = Staff Sergeant. Manufacturers label back below collar. 2. Trousers - black colour cotton/polyester fabric with fob pocket and two side pockets. Metal and nylon zipper fly. Red colour wool fabric twin 2 cm stripe down each side seam. Manufacturers label back below waistband. Black colour polyester fabric lining waistband and pockets. Black plastic button inside waistband. 3. Cummerbund - Red colour polyester fabric, broad waist sash with three pleats, metal hook and bracket buckle and hook and loop fastener to adjust lengthy. Black colour polyester fabric lining. Manufacturers label. 4. Bowtie - black colour polyester fabric, pre-tied bow tie with metal clasp. Manufacturers label. 5. Braces - set of white colour cotton elastic braces with metal clips to attach to trousers. Metal slide clips to adjust length and plastic strap joiner.Manufacturers information. 1. Jacket - black fabric label - TETOROM/ 65% POLYESTER/ 35% COTTON/ WIMBLEDON WEAR/ MELBOURNE". White fabric label "97R/ WARM MACHINE WASH/ D NOT BLEACH/ MACHINE TUMBLE DRY/ WARM. WARM IRON." 2. "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1987/ ^/ ARMY NO/ NAME" 3. "POLYESTER/ DRY/ CLEAN/ (50c) ONLY" 4. POLYESTER/ DRY/CLEAN/ (50c) ONLY"uniform, army, mess dress, brian thompson

Letters of condolence written to parents of "M.C. Townsend" KIA on sinking of HMAS SYDDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer to Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.1. Handwritten letter of Sympathy from John Lemmon, Parliament House, Victoria. Stamp of Legislation Assembly, Victoria on top. 2. Handwritten letter from Electoral office, Bendigo to parents, on folded over white piece of paper.1. Signed “John Lemmon”, Headed - Parliament House, Melbourne C1, and dated 11/12/41. 2. Signed “Tilbert J. Boyle”, Headed Electoral Office Bendigo and dated 2/12/41.hmas sydney, kia, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

Letters of Sympathy to parents of Dental Surgeon "M.C. Townsend", KIA on HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2323P for Townsends service.1. Handwritten letter from Dental Officer's Mess, Puckapunyal, Victoria on blank white paper. 2. Typed letter from Chaplain, Flinders Naval Depot to Mr. Townsend. 1. Signed “Eric Wollff” and dated 2/12/41. 2. Signed “Norman Symes”, Chaplain, RAN and dated 6/12/41.hmas sydney, kia, mervyn clive townsend, ww2

Letters of Sympathy from RAAF Units for Dental Surgeon "Mervyn Clive Townsend" lost on HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.1. Handwritten letter on white paper. Paper headed with RAAF stamp and name of Military Base. 2. Handwritten letter on cream white paper. Royal Australian Air Force stamp in top left corner and name of RAAF Unit in right corner. 3. Handwritten letter of cream white paper. Stamp at top of bird with outstretched wings with crown at top.1. Listed from RAAF Station, Nhill, Victoria and dated 3/12/41, signed by “Edward Campbell”. 2. Listed No. 1 School of Technical Training, Radio Mechanics Course, Dated 1st December and signed “Allan Davis”. 3. Listed No. 2 METO Course, School of Technical Training and dated 3/12/41.hmas sydney, kia, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

Letters of Sympathy from a range of Victorian school for Dental Surgeon M.C. Townsend, KIA with sinking of HMAS Sydney on 15 /11/ 1941. Refer No. 2313P for Townsends service.Seventeen (17) letters of sympathy from various schools around Victoria, primarily to the parents of "Mervyn Clive TOWNSEND".Varioushmas sydney, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

This one appears to be Model 27 from the early 1950's. This radio was last used in the Office at the Soldiers Memorial Institute most likely pre 1990's.Radio, ASTOR brand, brown Bakelite frame, the glass face has two control knobs. The top line of stations covers Victoria to Tasmania followed by NSW, QLD & SA. At the bottom is 3 bands in red, blue, light green which cover Europe, USA. On the rear are two stickers relating to power, patents, use and licencing.1st sticker on rear, "Selex Decal Pty Ltd - No 5 - 217540", 2nd sticker, "Danger"brsl, smirsl, radio, astor

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661, collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Navy blue felt beret with RACT unit badge fixed to the front. Beret lined with khaki polyester fabric and clear plastic. White calico manufacturers label sewn onto lining. Beret edged with black coloured material enclosing a drawstring for adjustment.Printed on manufacturers label in black ink: “BERET MNFRS. PTY LTD, VICTORIA (upward arrow) DSN 8405-66-012-4669, Size 56". uniform, royal australian corps of treansport, beret, kevin john herdman

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No 397661, collection. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.Jungle green coloured long sleeved, Australian Army cotton shirt. Two button down epaulettes and two button down breast pockets. Seven button front. Button down cuffs. White manufacturers label sewn onto collar. Khaki label underneath white label.On white manufacturers label: M603197, DKT 33691, F/N 13109. SIZE - 15 1/2 x 33, SHIRT MANS S/58, GREEN, ARMY, V3. On Khaki label: C.G.C.F., Victoria, 1969 (upwards arrow ^). SIZE 15 1/2 x 33, 8505, 66. 011.9883, ARMY NO., NAME.shirt, uniform, army, kevin john herdman

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661, Collection. See Catalogue No.5942P for details of his service.Khaki coloured woollen Australian Army officer's double breasted great coat with attached half belt. Two side pockets with light khaki lining, Coat is lined with green coloured polyester fabric. Plastic buttons with gold coloured finish. Each button bears the RACT insignia. Major's crown on each epaulette. Manufacturer's label on inside right front.Printed on manufacturer's label: 'C.G.C.F., VICTORIA, 1967, (upwards arrow), REGIMENTAL NO,. NAME.' Handwritten in black on manufacturer's label: '397661, K. HERDMAN'.uniform, great coat, australian army, kevin john herdman

Shirt - green colour cotton fabric with long sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flaps, plastic buttons. Cotton Manufacturers label - green colour with off white cotton label stitched over first label, below collar, both with black print information. Army workdress shirt commonly called "Greens".Green cotton label information - black ink print. "VICTORIA/1980/^ /SIZE 37/81/ 8405, 66, 093,2429/SERVICE NO./ NAME" Off white cotton label information - black ink print with handwritten details: "THIS TAG IS FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY/ PLEASE REMOVE BEFORE WEARING/ Product No. 80021/5/Order No. 29100320/Size 37-81/Garment No. 20680D/Remarks".uniform, army, workwear

Shirt - camouflage jungle green and brown, polyester/cotton fabric, with long sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap and one sleeve pocket with button down flap, plastic buttons. Two rank insignia on sleeves - Corporal. Cotton manufacturers label, green, with black print information. Green cotton label information - black ink print: "ADI/VICTORIA/^/ 8415-66.130.0032/ SIZE 92R/ SERVICE NO./ NAME/ 50% Polyester/ 50% Cotton/MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY ONLY/ DO NOT IRON/ DO NOT STARCH/ DO NOT BLEACH" uniform, army, camouflage wear

Shirt - green colour cotton fabric with long sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap, plastic buttons. Cotton manufacturers label, green colour below collar with black print information. Black print on inside collar. Army work dress shirt commonly called "Greens".Green cotton label information - black ink print "YAKKA PTY LTD/ VICTORIA 1970/ 6 / 8405-66-011-9883/15 1/2 x 33/ ARMY NO./ NAME". Inside collar - black ink print stamp. "S.58/15 1/2 - 33" uniform, army, workwear

Trousers - Khaki, wool serge fabric, plastic buttons, five button fly, fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with button down flap. Lining cotton and polyester fabric. Three cotton manufacturer labels, two on waistband, one on lining of back pocket. With black print information.Cotton label information - black ink print. Right hand side "ARMY NO/ NAME" Left hand side "CREASES SET BY SIRO SET/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ RE-PRESS ON ORIGINAL CREASES/ USE DAMP CLOTH OR MEDIUM TO / HOT STEAM IRON/ MENDING PATCH ATTACHED". On pocket lining "C.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1969/ ^"uniform, army, battle dress trousers

Trousers - green colour cotton twill fabric, plastic buttons. Four button fly with two straps with metal buckles at waist. Two side pockets, two back pockets with button down flaps. Left leg pocket with button down flap. Button down belt loops. Waist and pocket lining green cotton twill fabric. Army work dress trousers commonly called "GREENS". Green cotton manufacturers label inside back waist band.Cotton label information - black ink print. "C.G.C.F/ VICTORIA 1968/ ^ / 8405.66.012.3406/ SIZE 21/ ARMY NO./ NAME".uniform, army, workdress trousers

Trousers - green colour cotton twill fabric, plastic buttons. Five button fly, two side pockets, two back pockets with button closer, two front of leg pockets with two button down flaps. Button down belt loops. Waist lining - cotton twill. Pocket lining - polyester fabric. Army work dress trousers, commonly called "GREENS". Green cotton manufacturers label inside back waist band.Cotton label information - black ink print. "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1984/ ^ / WAIST AND SIZE/ 4 - 84r/ 8405.66.029.660b/ ARMY NO/ NAME" "BARTLENT" uniform, army, work dress trousers

Trousers - green colour cotton twill fabric, plastic buttons. Five button fly, two side pockets, two back pockets with button closer, two front of leg pockets with two button down flap. Button down belt loops, waist lining - cotton twill. Pocket lining - polyester fabric. Army work dress trousers commonly called "GREENS". Green cotton manufacturers label inside back waist band.Cotton label information - black ink print. "A.G.C.F/ VICTORIA/ 1987/^ /WAIST AND SIZE/ 74/ 64L/ 8405.66.029.6615/ ARMY NO/ NAME". Handwritten black ink pen "WO1 PURCELL".uniform, army, work dress trousers

1. Shirt - Khaki, polyester/cotton fabric, long sleeves with button cuffs, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap, brown plastic buttons. Cotton manufacturers labels top back of shirt and bottom back of shirt, with black print information. 2. Trousers - Khaki, polyester/cotton fabric, fob pocket, two side pockets, on back pocket with button down flap, metal zipper fly, brown plastic buttons. Three cotton manufacturers labels inside back waistband and back pocket lining with black print information. Polyester lining waistband and pockets. 3. Necktie - khaki cotton knit fabric with unfinished ends. 4. Lanyard - gold cotton cord with knots.Cotton label information - black ink print. 1. Top back of shirt "CLASS - 8405/66 - 017-2261/REGIMENTAL NO./NAME". Bottom back of shirt 'MACHINE WASHABLE/DO NOT BOIL/ DRIP DRY/ WARM IRON/ SALIO/ VICTORIA, 1966^" 2. Back right inside waistband "REGIMENTAL NO./ NAME". Back left inside waistband "Dry clean only/ repress on original creases/ use damp cloth or medium/TO HOT STEAM IRON/ Mending patch attached". Label on back pocket lining. John Sackville - sons/ -Aust - Pty Ltd/ Victoria 1966/^ size 31 RB/ W.31" 1/L 30 1/2/ CLASS 8405/66-018-5518. uniform, army, polyesters

Uniformissued to and worn by D. Angus.1. Shirt - camouflage jungle pattern green and brown colours, polyester/cotton fabric with long sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap, green plastic buttons. Left shoulder patch with Rising Sun, Crown and 'THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY". Two rank insignia on sleeve - one stripe - Lance Corporal, Cotton manufacturers label, green with black print information, very faded. 2. Trousers - camouflage jungle pattern green and brown, polyester/cotton fabric. Green colour plastic buttons. Five button fly, two front inside pockets with two button down flaps. two side pockets, button down belt loops. Waist and pocket lining - polyester/cotton fabric. Green cotton manufacturers label on side pocket lining.1. & 2. Green cotton fabric label information - black ink print. 1. "ADI/VICTORIA 1989/^/ 8415.66.130.0028/ SIZE 100 S/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY ONLY/ DO OT IRON/ DO NOT STARCH/ DO NOT BLEACH" Handwritten red ink "ANGUS" . 2. "ADI P/L/ VICTORIA/ 1996/ 6/ 8415.66.130.004 ?/ SIZE 92S/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY ONLY/ DO NOT IRON/ DO NOT STARCH/ DO NOT BLEACH."uniform, army, camouflage work dress\

Part of the ' Kevin John Herdman', No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.Jungle green coloured, cotton fabric shirt with long sleeves. Two button down breast pockets with plastic buttons. White cotton fabric manufacturer's label below collar on inside. Name label below manufacturer's label.On manufacturer's label: 'C.G.C.F., VICTORIA, 1963, SIZE 15 1/2, X33 ^. Handwritten in black ink on name label : '397661 HERDMAN'. uniform, shirt, army, work dress, kevin john herdman

Tank suit - green cotton drill fabric. All in one garment with long sleeves, metal zipper fly and front closure, green plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, five pockets with button down flaps, sleeve cuffs. Rank insignia on sleeves - 3 stripes - Sargeant. Green fabric name patch above right hand pocket. Green Manufacturers label, back below collar. Manufacturers label with black ink print (faded), "VICTORIA/ 1986/ ^/ SIZE 80-915/ 8405 - 66090-5610/ ARMY NO/ NAME". Name patch - black ink print "MURPHY".uniform, army, tank suit

1. Jacket - Khaki colour wool serge fabric, battle dress style, belted at the waist with metal buckle. Green colour plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap. Shoulder sleeve insignia, navy blue colour with gold embroidered lettering "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS". Rank Insignia - lower sleeve - Warrant Officer, Class 1. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label, inside left pocket. 2. Trousers - Khaki colour wool serge fabric. green plastic button, metal zipper fly, Fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with button down flap. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label, back inside waistband.1. & 2. Manufacturers information - black ink print "BERENSEN PTY LTD/VICTORIA 1961/62/ NAME/ SERVICE NO./ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ PRESS IN ORIGINAL/ CREASE LINE/ USE DAMP CLOTH OR/ STEAM IRON/ MEDIUM TO HOT RANGE/ CREASE SET BY SIRO SET. Black ink stamp "DM FIELD/ WO2/ 313679".uniform, army, battle dress