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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Nurses Cape V10909 Margaret A Brown, There are no makers marks, All items circa 1940
... Nurses Cape V10909 Margaret A Brown...v10909 m a brown ...The Cape belonged to V10909 Margaret Annie Brown who served with the AMF during WW2. Margaret A Brown enlisted on 17 September 1940 and was discharged with the rank of Major on 28 July 1944. Margaret Brown worked at the Heidelberg Hospital and also as Matron at Puckapunyal. Margaret Brown missed out on a posting to Hospital Ships working in the Pacific because of her age at the time - 40 - the cut off for the assignment was 40. One of Margarets co-workers at Heidelberg Vivian Bullwinkle - late 20ish at the time - gained a posting oversees.This is the original Nurses Cape that belonged to V10909 Margaret A Brown. The Soldiers Paybook and Appointment Certificate are originals belonging to V10909 Margaret A Brown.A Scarlett Nurses Cape. There are two Major Badges of Rank on the epaulettes and two Australian Military Forces buttons holding the epaulettes to the shoulders. Soldiers Pay Book, Continuation. Cardboard Cover, buff colour with paper pages. Appointment Certificate. Paper.The are no inscriptions or markings on the Cape. Pay Book No C81010, Army No. V10909, Name Brown, Christian Names Margaret Anne.nurses cape, v10909 m a brown, ww2, heidelberg, puckpunyal, pay book, appointment certificate -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Charlie Brown - A Most Remarkable Character, 2011
... Charlie Brown - A Most Remarkable Character ...Stories of the life of Charles James Brown, former resident of Ringwood and Gippsland region of Victoria, compiled by Joan Newman in 2011 from recollections of friends and acquaintances. Copy of Death Certificate (page 8) records Charles James Brown died in Bairnsdale, Victoria, on 27th February 1952, aged 83 years. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Reference S.E.C. History x4, Brown Power A Jubilee History of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, first published 1969
... Brown Power A Jubilee History of the State Electricity ...Although this book revolves around the supply of power(Electricity) from brown coal it does cover the period 1937 onwards when the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme was first mooted. This area was believed to be far away from aerial bombardment should the coastal power stations be attacked by air in World War II(1939 -1945). After the war, post 1945, the demand for a continual power supply, not affected by seasonal coastal flooding was together with a lower cost of hydro electricity power the major incentive for the Victoria Government of the day to proceed (in the 1940s) with The Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. In 1946 Victorian government sought greater independence from the New South Wales black coal supplies.The significance of this book to the Kiewa Valley and its outlying regions is that it details why the development of an Alpine region was and now still is pocketed with a European flavour both in buildings and in town vegetation(trees and flowers). European (post World War II refugees) where attracted to these alpine areas not only for hard labouring positions but also for their technical skills and some street names offer a distinct European lineage rather than convict or of earlier English settler. The construction phase accommodation continued after completion of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme to become popular venues for an increasing winter tourism industry. This book has a brown hard cover encapsulated by a cream sleeve with brown and black print. On the front of the sleeve is an embossed circular motif with centre piece S.E.C. emblem and around this the words "50 YEARS OF SERVICE" and below this" STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA". The book contains 313 double sided pages of black print and black and white photographs.On front of paper sleeve "Brown Power A Jubilee History of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Cecil Edwards". On the second page, below the Title "Brown Power" there is a pasted, printed presentation certificate, with the S.E.C. emblem and these printed words " Presented by the Chairman and Commissioners to A.G. MILLIST, ESQ. in recognition of long and valued service with the Commission"electricity, victorian power supplies, hydro electricity, brown coal, cecil edwards -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Administrative record (item) - CAC Administrative documents relating to the retirement of Secretary A G Brown, Mr. A. G. Brown Retirement as Secretary
... Secretary A G Brown...Mr. A. G. Brown Retirement as Secretary ...Brown had been the Secretary of the CAC since its inception. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plaque - Nameplate, James & Alexander Brown, 1849 – 1931
... J & A Brown ...This is one of two cast brass nameplates of James & Alexander Brown in our collection. The Newcastle, NSW, firm was renowned for its coal mining and exporting business established in colonial Australia in 1843. The firm had an office in Melbourne and sold coal for commercial use and from the Wharf for the domestic market. The coal was then distributed along the southwest coast of Victoria in steamships or steam packets and into the regional areas of Victoria by cart and wagon. In 1890 there was a strike of coal workers but the Geelong Advertiser, September 1, 1890, announced that “a firm of coal merchants only recently received some large cargoes from Newcastle”. This supply of coal could have originated at the colliery of James & Alexander Brown. About James & Alexander Brown: - James (1816-1894), John (1823-1846) and Alexander Brown (1827-1877) migrated with their parents from Scotland to Sydney, Australia, in 1842. The next year James leased land and was assisted by his brothers Alexander and John in mining coal in the area near Maitland. The market was very competitive, with the government controlling prices. James was instrumental in a legal battle that resulted in the introduction of open competition for coal mining. James and Alexander had become business partners by 1852 and moved south of Newcastle where they established and worked a profitable mining enterprise. Their assets by 1857 included a ships’ chandlery, a fleet of steamships and an overseas trading business. They were the first firm to import rum, sugar and coffee into Newcastle. By 1892 they were exporting coal to New Zealand, China, North America, and various colonial ports. They had elaborate workshops to service their own steam engines and steamships. They were the first to use a steam collier vessel in Australian waters and they set up the second tug boat in Newcastle, the beginning of being owners of many more tug boats and performing a towing business. By 1868 James & Alexander Brown was the largest coal producer in the colony. James focused on managing the colliery and Alexander on overseas trade. It was estimated that the firm had produced over eight per cent of coal in New South Wales by 1914. James & Alexander Brown advertised in the Melbourne Herald in the early 1900s and kept an office at Queen Street, Melbourne as well as at the Wharf, stating their telephone numbers for both places. The coal was available for ‘Immediate Delivery’ for household and industrial purposes. The advertising claimed that their Pelaw Main coal was the famous household coal that met the highest test in Australia and burned bright and clean. Domestic customers could purchase the coal at the wharf or pay for delivery. Commercial customers could load their purchases into their steamships or wagons for further distribution into regional Victoria. After James’s death in 1894 his son John managed the firm, which was also known as J & A Brown. John passed away in 1930 and his sons took over. In 1931 the firm amalgamated with Abermain Seaham and the new name was J & A Brown & Abermain Seaham Collieries Ltd. commonly abbreviated to JABAS, which merged with Caledonian Collieries Ltd in 1960 and Coal & Allied Industries Ltd. was formed. The pair of nameplates is significant for its connection with the firm James & Alexander Brown. The firm was established in 1845 and became one of the largest collieries in colonial Australia. It was involved in trading within Australia and overseas. James was involved in the introduction of open competition for coal mining prices. They were the first to use a steam colliery in Australian waters and the first to import goods such as rum, sugar and coffee into New South Wales. The firm had a Melbourne office in the early 1900s, selling and distributing coal throughout Victoria, which likely included the Port of Warrnambool, which opened in 1890. The nameplates are likely to have originated from the Melbourne location.Brass Entrance Name Plate, one of a pair. Eight holes are formed through the plate; one in each corner, and four more holes are within the inscription area. The cast plate has three rows of text with the company’s name and type of business. The plate was owned by James & Alex. Brown. "JAMES & ALEXR. BROWN / COLLIERY PROPRIETORS / & STEAMSHIP OWNERS"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, nameplate, james & alexander brown, j & a brown, james & alexr brown, colliery proprietors, steamship owners, ship chandlers, coal mine, coal export, australian import, australian export, newcastle, colliers, coastal trade, steamships -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plaque - Nameplate, James & Alexander Brown, 1849 – 1931
... J & A Brown ...This is one of two cast brass nameplates of James & Alexander Brown in our collection. The Newcastle, NSW, firm was renowned for its coal mining and exporting business established in colonial Australia in 1843. The firm had an office in Melbourne and sold coal for commercial use and from the Wharf for the domestic market. The coal was then distributed along the southwest coast of Victoria in steamships or steam packets and into the regional areas of Victoria by cart and wagon. In 1890 there was a strike of coal workers but the Geelong Advertiser, September 1, 1890, announced that “a firm of coal merchants only recently received some large cargoes from Newcastle”. This supply of coal could have originated at the colliery of James & Alexander Brown. About James & Alexander Brown: - James (1816-1894), John (1823-1846) and Alexander Brown (1827-1877) migrated with their parents from Scotland to Sydney, Australia, in 1842. The next year James leased land and was assisted by his brothers Alexander and John in mining coal in the area near Maitland. The market was very competitive, with the government controlling prices. James was instrumental in a legal battle that resulted in the introduction of open competition for coal mining. James and Alexander had become business partners by 1852 and moved south of Newcastle where they established and worked a profitable mining enterprise. Their assets by 1857 included a ships’ chandlery, a fleet of steamships and an overseas trading business. They were the first firm to import rum, sugar and coffee into Newcastle. By 1892 they were exporting coal to New Zealand, China, North America, and various colonial ports. They had elaborate workshops to service their own steam engines and steamships. They were the first to use a steam collier vessel in Australian waters and they set up the second tug boat in Newcastle, the beginning of being owners of many more tug boats and performing a towing business. By 1868 James & Alexander Brown was the largest coal producer in the colony. James focused on managing the colliery and Alexander on overseas trade. It was estimated that the firm had produced over eight per cent of coal in New South Wales by 1914. James & Alexander Brown advertised in the Melbourne Herald in the early 1900s and kept an office at Queen Street, Melbourne as well as at the Wharf, stating their telephone numbers for both places. The coal was available for ‘Immediate Delivery’ for household and industrial purposes. The advertising claimed that their Pelaw Main coal was the famous household coal that met the highest test in Australia and burned bright and clean. Domestic customers could purchase the coal at the wharf or pay for delivery. Commercial customers could load their purchases into their steamships or wagons for further distribution into regional Victoria. After James’s death in 1894 his son John managed the firm, which was also known as J & A Brown. John passed away in 1930 and his sons took over. In 1931 the firm amalgamated with Abermain Seaham and the new name was J & A Brown & Abermain Seaham Collieries Ltd. commonly abbreviated to JABAS, which merged with Caledonian Collieries Ltd in 1960 and Coal & Allied Industries Ltd. was formed. The pair of nameplates is significant for its connection with the firm James & Alexander Brown. The firm was established in 1845 and became one of the largest collieries in colonial Australia. It was involved in trading within Australia and overseas. James was involved in the introduction of open competition for coal mining prices. They were the first to use a steam colliery in Australian waters and the first to import goods such as rum, sugar and coffee into New South Wales. The firm had a Melbourne office in the early 1900s, selling and distributing coal throughout Victoria, which likely included the Port of Warrnambool, which opened in 1890. The nameplates are likely to have originated from the Melbourne location.Brass Entrance Name Plate, one of a pair. Eight holes are formed through the plate; one in each corner, and four more holes are within the inscription area. The cast plate has three rows of text with the company’s name and type of business. The plate was owned by James & Alex. Brown. "JAMES & ALEXR. BROWN / COLLIERY PROPRIETORS / & STEAMSHIP OWNERS"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, nameplate, james & alexander brown, j & a brown, james & alexr brown, colliery proprietors, steamship owners, ship chandlers, coal mine, coal export, australian import, australian export, newcastle, colliers, coastal trade, steamships -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - Len Polkinghorn's gun crew, Donated by Harold Brown, a member of his gun crew
... Donated by Harold Brown, a member of his gun crew ... -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Bible, Reverend John Brown, Brown's Self-Interpreting Family Bible, n.d
Large bible. Leather bound with brass clasps engraved with a decorative pattern. Gold decorations on front cover, on spine, and a gold decorative border on back cover with embossed pattern in centre. Cover bears words "THE HOLY SCRIPTURES WHICH-MAKE-WISE UNTO SALVATION", within a decorative pattern. Incised brass edges to front and back cover. Gold paint and hand-coloured decorative title page. (see Object File).bible, religion -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Frederick A Brown, St Helena Cemetery, 31/07/1946
... Grave of Frederick A Brown, St Helena Cemetery ...The Grave of Frederick A. Brown (died 31/07/1946), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photographst helena cemetery, frederick brown -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Drawing, Mr A. Brown Grocer, Wholesale & Retail Produce Merchants in Main Street Stawell from the P.C. News Supplement 1888 -- Sketch
... Mr A. Brown Grocer, Wholesale & Retail Produce Merchants in ...A. Brown Grocer Wholesale & Retail Produce Merchants Main Street Stawell from P.C. News Supplement 1888stawell businesses -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Reverend John Brown, undated
Reverend John Brown was ordained in 1958 and served at Bairnsdale, Presbyterian missionary in Korea, Board of Ecumenical Mission & Relations, Commission for World Mission, UAICC Convenanting Coordinator. He retired in 2000.B&W head and body photograph of Rev. John Brown"John Brown"brown, john -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C. 1910
Rev. Thomas Brown (1858 - 1949) was Moderator of Victoria in 1926.Semigloss, black and white, studio portrait of Rev. Thomas Brown with inscriptions, mounted to boardYours sincerely Thomas Brownpresbyterian, brown, t. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Edwin A D Brown and Jean Shovelton Brown, St Helena Cemetery, 12/01/1962
... Grave of Edwin A D Brown and Jean Shovelton Brown, St ...The Grave of Edwin Arthur Daniel Brown (died 12/01/1962) and Jean Shovelton Brown (died 22/04/1994), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photographst helena cemetery, edwin arthur daniel brown, jean shovelton brown -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - ANN JANE BROWN
ANN JANE BROWN MARRIED EDWIN ROBERTS, CLUNESCOPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF ANN JANE BROWN, MARRIED EDWIN ROBERTS, CLUNES [BUTCHER]ANN JANE BROWN MARRIED EDWIN ROBERTS CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, costumes, female -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Reverend John Brown, 1988
Reverend John Brown was ordained in 1958 and served at Bairnsdale, Presbyterian missionary in Korea, Board of Ecumenical Mission & Relations, Commission for World Mission, UAICC Convenanting Coordinator. He retired in 2000.B&W head and shoulders photograph of Rev John Brown."Rev John Brown c 1988"brown, john -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Alan Brown, Tatura Tree Group, c1990s
... brown a ...Tatura Tree Group, Alan Brown surveying seedlings, c1990s. Alan Brown is a retired manager of Rosella.tatura, locals, tree group, brown a, rosella, costume, male, rural, industry, horticulture -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Brown's Bakery and residence, 1989 copy
Photograph showing residence of Browns Bakery and part of shop and old palm tree on left. Also part of Collivers shop on right. Zappias Pharmacy now on bakery site.Black and white copy photograph of residence and part of Brown's bakery, Hogan Street, Tatura. Late 1940's.on back: Browns Bakery and residencebrowns bakery -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Matron, Miss A M Brown, 1929-1933, Ballarat Base Hospital
... Matron, Miss A M Brown, 1929-1933, Ballarat Base Hospital ...Matron, Miss A M Brown, 1929-1933, Ballarat Base HospitalMatron, Miss A M Brown, 1929-1933, Ballarat Base HospitalPhoto - black & whitematron, brown, ballarat, 1933 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH BROWN FAMILY
THE BROWN FAMILY, CLUNES 1875COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF BROWN FAMILY OUTSIDE THEIR HOME IN THORNTON STREET, CLUNESWILLIAM AND MARY ANN BROWN WITH ANN, FRANCIS & GEORGE. THORNTON STREET, CLUNES. 1875brown family, william and mary brown -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Believed to be Sister Alma Brown checking a baby at the Maternal and Child Health Centre, War Memorial Hall, 905 Main Road, Eltham, 1989
... Believed to be Sister Alma Brown checking a baby at the ...Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsFuji 100council staff, eltham shire council, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Believed to be Sister Alma Brown checking a baby at the Maternal and Child Health Centre, War Memorial Hall, 905 Main Road, Eltham, 1989
... Believed to be Sister Alma Brown checking a baby at the ...Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsFuji 100council staff, eltham shire council, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Believed to be Sister Alma Brown checking a baby at the Maternal and Child Health Centre, War Memorial Hall, 905 Main Road, Eltham, 1989
... Believed to be Sister Alma Brown checking a baby at the ...Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsFuji 100council staff, eltham shire council, shire of eltham -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Lonnen & Cope et al, The blue and brown diamond : a history of the 27th Battalion Australian Imperial Force, 1915-1919, 1921
... The blue and brown diamond : a history of the 27th ...A regimental history of the 27th Battalion 1st AIFIll, maps, p.227.non-fictionA regimental history of the 27th Battalion 1st AIFworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918 -campaigns - gallipoli -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A C Brown, 1936
... A C Brown ...Obituary for A C Brown, Blackburn resident, who died [March 1931].Obituary for A C Brown, Blackburn resident, who died [March 1931].Obituary for A C Brown, Blackburn resident, who died [March 1931].brown, andrew cranfield -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Closer Settlement Days
... brown a ...Story of three Scottish imigrant families - Geals, Stark, Forbes. Arrived in Australia 1924White plastic front cover. Black spine and backcover. Black letters title CS Days in the Goulburn Valley by Agnes Mary Brown (Nessie)closer settlement days, geals, stark, forbes, brown a, brown n, undera, tatura, closer settlement gv, books, history, local -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, A. C. Brown Stores, c. 1918
... A. C. Brown Stores...a. c. brown stores ...Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of A. C. Brown Stores - south east cnr Railway Road & Blackburn Roadrailway road blackburn, blackburn road blackburn, a. c. brown stores -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Brown Falcon, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Brown Falcon is a small to medium bird of prey which can be found all throughout Australia. These birds are raptors and typically feed on mammals, birds, snakes, insects and rabbits. The Brown Falcon are located in all but the densest forests. They typically prefer to reside in locations of open grassland and agricultural areas which have scattered trees or telephone poles which the bird can perch on. When frequenting towns located in the Australian Outback, these birds are reportedly quite tame and can be approached by humans. They may stay in the same location throughout the year or chose to move around locally in response to any changes in weather conditions. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th centuryThis specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Brown Falcon specimen has plumage which is mostly brown and intermixed with white. This provides the appearance of having spotted colouring on the birds back. The head is also mostly brown with white under the beak area and a characteristic brown streak under the eye area. The eye is made from dark coloured glass.3 / Brown Hawk / See Catalogue, page 2 / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, brown falcon, falconidae -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, T. Browns Furniture Warehouse at 113 Main Street Stawell
T. Browns Furniture Warehouse photo taken around c 1870's. Four people standing outside the front of the furniture warehouse. The two story building has two display windows divided into three panes. The entrance door is glass with five arch windows on the second story. The address is 113 Main Street Stawell, later the site of the Coles store.Photograph appears to be taken from an original sepia photo of T. Brown's Furniture Warehouse. The two story building has two display windows on the ground floor with four people standing on the footpath outside the building.T. Brown's Furniture Warehouse Ironmongers T. Brown's Timber Merchant stawell t. browns furniture warehouse business -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Canberra Shield : Indoor Bias Bowls for the Blind National Championships
A brown wooden award depicting a relief of an award with an image of black and white lawn bowls and a white jack on a green background. At the top of the board is an engraved plate that reads "Canberra Shield Indoor Bias Bowls for the Blind National Championships" with separate scroll work images of flowers and ferns at the top left and right hand edges. The relief sits in front of the top plate, whilst underneath are individual engraved plates for each years winners, with six plates not completed. At the base, in the middle, is another larger plate with the inscription "Most Outstanding Individual Performance". The 11 winners were inscribed "Most Outstanding Performance" with their name and year and sometimes their state. These were: 1984 Ivan Molloy, 1985 Judy Watts, 1986 Fay Williams, 1987 W. Fisher S.A., 1988 M. Cumming S.A., 1989 Betty Coleclough QLD, 1990 I. Molloy VIC, 1992 B. Brown QLD, 1994 Betty Coleclough QLD, 1996 A. Horner S.A., 1998 Ken Curtis, NSW".Wooden rectangle with metal plaques and image of lawn bowls in trophy topper that is wedged into boardawards, ivan molloy, judy watts, fay williams, w.fisher, m. cumming, betty coleclough, b. brown, a. horner, ken curtis, recreation -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Archibald John Nelson Brown No 6225 enlisted in 20th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 2.5.1916 age 20 years. Embarked for England 11.9.1916, embarked for France 13.12.1916, WIA 4.10.1917 GSW's left leg and right hand. Returned to France 17.9.1918, discharged from the AIF 29.12.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re J N BROWN 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal6255 A/CPL A J N BROWN 6BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust