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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - RAF SECRET JETS OF COLD WAR BRITAIN, DAN SHARP, 2017
... RAF SECRET JETS OF COLD WAR BRITAIN...RAF SECRET JETS OF COLD WAR BRITAIN... Moorabbin melbourne RAF SECRET JETS OF COLD WAR BRITAIN Book RAF ... -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, From Yalta to Berlin. The Cold War Struggle over Germany, 1999
... From Yalta to Berlin. The Cold War Struggle over Germany....cold war... goldfields books-military-history cold war Hand written on fly leaf ...Hard cover, plain light grey, title in gold on spine, dust jacket illustration of seaman. Emblem (black eagle on yellow shield, subtitle in white on red. 465 pages some with photos and maps. Hand written on fly leaf "Donated by Bgo "y" mens club". books-military-history, cold war -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, David Horowitz, From Yalta to Vietnam: American foreign policy in the cold war, 1967
... From Yalta to Vietnam: American foreign policy in the cold...united states - history - cold war... - history - cold war This book analyses the question: is America ...This book analyses the question: is America to blame for the cold war?Bibliography, Imdex, notes, ill (maps), p.426.This book analyses the question: is America to blame for the cold war?united states - foreign relations, united states - history - cold war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Jacobs, Seth, Cold War Mandarin: Ngo Dinh Diem and the Origins of America's War in Vietnam, 1950-1963, 2006
... Cold War Mandarin: Ngo Dinh Diem and the Origins of... with it marked a watershed era in U.S H=history. Cold War Mandarin: Ngo ...The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S H=history.The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S H=history.vietnam (republic) - politics and government, ngo, dinh diem, 1901-1963, united states -- foreign relations -- vietnam (republic) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hunt, Michael H, Lyndon Johnson's War: America's Cold War Crusade in Vietnam, 1945-1968
... Lyndon Johnson's War: America's Cold War Crusade in Vietnam... Johnson's War: America's Cold War Crusade in Vietnam, 1945-1968 ...This elegant and achingly sad essay is both a brillant primer on the war in Vietnam and a powerful indictment of American arrogance and paternalism.This elegant and achingly sad essay is both a brillant primer on the war in Vietnam and a powerful indictment of American arrogance and paternalism.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, united states -- foreign relations -- vietnam, president lyndon johnson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Jones, Frank Leith, Blowtorch: Robert Komer, Vietnam and American Cold War Strategy, 2013
... Blowtorch: Robert Komer, Vietnam and American Cold War... into the hitherto unexamined role played for three decades by Cold War ..."Blowtorch" provides a revealing look into the hitherto unexamined role played for three decades by Cold War Strategist Komer. Those looking to understand counterinsurgency theory will be especially drawn to Jones' illuminating discussion in Komer's leadership of "CORDS""Blowtorch" provides a revealing look into the hitherto unexamined role played for three decades by Cold War Strategist Komer. Those looking to understand counterinsurgency theory will be especially drawn to Jones' illuminating discussion in Komer's leadership of "CORDS" national security - united states - history - 20th century, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - united states - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Horowitz, David, From Yalta to Vietnam: American foreign policy in the Cold War
... From Yalta to Vietnam: American foreign policy in the Cold... relations Vietnam Is America largely to blame for the Cold War ...Is America largely to blame for the Cold War? That is the question posed by this dispassionate and closely documented analysis of American foreign policy since the death of Roosevelt.Is America largely to blame for the Cold War? That is the question posed by this dispassionate and closely documented analysis of American foreign policy since the death of Roosevelt.united states - foreign relations, vietnam -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Department of Veteran Affairs, Korea - A Cold War Conflict 1950-1952, 2016
... Korea - A Cold War Conflict 1950-1952...-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book Korea - A Cold War Conflict ...Book -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Korea. A Cold War conflict 1950 - 1953, 2002
... Korea. A Cold War conflict 1950 - 1953... and colour prints Korea. A Cold War conflict 1950 - 1953 Book ...Soft cover. 108 pages containing text with black and white and colour prints -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Coat, US Cold Weather, M-65, US Cold Weather Coat
... cold war...In 1951 - in the context of the Cold War - the Menzies... of the Cold War - the Menzies government established the 'National ...In 1951 - in the context of the Cold War - the Menzies government established the 'National Service Act 1951', which called-up men for compulsory military training for a period of 176 days. The 14th Battallion was located in Victoria. The coat has historic significance in the wider context of Australia’s involvement in the Cold War (particularly in Vietnam) and in the establishment of a National Service Scheme. Olive green army man coat with four outside pockets - two on the chest, two at the bottom; each pocket has one metallic button attached. Coat has a metallic zip as well as metallic buttons; two velcro scratches at the wrist level. Extra removable padding inside, which is attached with plastic buttons. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder reading '14 National Service Battalion'. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder - reading '14 National Service Battalion' Manufacturing details on the inside reading: Coat, Cold weather, Man's, Field M-65. Olive green colour. Style 8120/8542 DSA 102-81-C1204. 1. Wear as outer garment or as under-layer in cold-dry climate. 2. Wear button-in liner for added insulation. 3. Adjust closures and drawcords to ventilate; avoid over-heating of body. 4. When hood is used, lower extension shall be worn over neck opening, preventing water. 5. Brush snow or frost from garments before entering opening. 6. For fast drying, remove liner from coat. 7. Do not expose to high temperature of a stove. 8. Lubricate slide fasteners with wax. 9. For cleaning and restoring of water repellency return to laundry for machine washing in accordance with established procedures for quarpel garments. 10. Do not starch. Do not remove this label. Black ink pen inscription on manufacturing label reading '3/715875' and 'N.Wain'war, army, coat, man's coat, australian army, military uniform, national service scheme, cold war, vietnam war -
Unions Ballarat
Perestroika: New thinking for our country and the world (Don Woodward Collection), Gorbachev, Mikhail, 1988
... cold war... of the Cold War.... of Soviet strategic aims that contributed to the end of the Cold War ...Mikhail Gorbachev was the eighth leader of the Soviet Union from 1988 to 1991. He is particularly known for the policies of glasnost ("openness") and perestroika ("restructuring") and his reorientation of Soviet strategic aims that contributed to the end of the Cold War.History and politics of the former Soviet Union. Biographical interest - Mikhail Gorbachev.Book; 296 pages. Cover: blue background; colour photograph of Mikhail Gorbachev; yellow and white lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, gorbachev, mikhail, politics and government - ussr, glasnost, perestroika, soviet union, cold war, foreign relations -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Cap, US Army, Cold Weather, Korean War, Cap, US Army, Korean War, 1959
... Cap, US Army, Cold Weather, Korean War ...Typical US Army cold weather cap used in Korean War ...Typical US Army cold weather cap used in Korean War and post-Korea eraRepresentative US Army cap. This type of clothing was issued to Australian troops during the Korean War Olive Drab cotton and wool peaked Field Cap with imitation alpaca fold-down ear comforters, ends secured by cord. Cotton identification label sewn to liner. Wear instructions cotton label sewn to liner. CAP, FIELD, PILE, O.D., MQ-1 Size 7 ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS MFG. CO. Dated 13 Jan. 1951 Q.M. 9532-OI-10070 Pur.Desc. 1 Nov. 1950 Stock No. 73-C-16376-45 NYQMPA ALPACA 60% WOOL, 40% COTTON LINING 80% WOOL, 20% COTTON plus - wearing instructions "CAP, FIELD,PILE,OD, M-Q1" (sic) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Out in the Cold. Australia's in Korea War 1950 - 53, 2001
... Out in the Cold. Australia's in Korea War 1950 - 53.... in the Cold. Australia's in Korea War 1950 - 53. Book BOOK ...Black and brown soft cover. Front cover has three small photos of war time activities with a background of a photo of six men walking away from the camera along a snow covered terrace. Author - BEN EVANS. 94 pages.Written on first page " Donated by Gillian Dearon". books-military-history, korea -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter CMHS February 2014 pdf, February 2014
... cold war 1950... cold war 1950 City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter ...The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned.5 x A4 paper pages printed on one side with colour photograph, Jim Dale, President, welcomes members to the February 23rd Meeting at Box Cottage and acknowledges Anne Caprackas as Secretary and Dr Bill Richardson is now Treasurer. Jim will have a Stall at the Moorabbin Primary School Fete in March. Jim went to a meeting to discus plans for 2015 Commemoration of the Great War in Glen Eira. Members Bill, David, Daryl Carol, Joan collected and installed a large Display Cabinet in the Dairy on December 19th and Dennis fitted castors to it in January. Jim was present on February 3rd when members of the Harry Hawker family presented a memento to the Victorian Governor, His Excellency Alex Churnov The next Meeting will be March 30th Jim Dale attached the Final Part of his report 'The Allynson's of East Bentleigh' about 'The Petrov Affair 1954'City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter February 2014ity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, east bentleigh, city of kingston, vladimir mickalovick petrov, evodika petrov, michael thwaites, maria allynson, sven allynson, kgb, mvd, asio, ‘petrov affair’, darwin airport, mascot airport, col. charles spry, cold war 1950 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ballantine Books, Berlin Blockade, 1972
... Cold War...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Cold War Berlin airlift The Berlin blockade ...The Berlin blockade by Soviet forces in 1948-1949 and its subsequent breakingIll, p.159.non-fictionThe Berlin blockade by Soviet forces in 1948-1949 and its subsequent breakingcold war, berlin airlift -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cable. R.W, An Independent Command: Command & Control of the 1st Australian Task Force in Vietnam
... Cold War.... Australian Task Force (Vietnam) Command of troops 1 ATF Cold War ...The commander f the 1st Australian Task Force in Vietnam held the key operational command in Australia's largest military commitment of the Cold War period. Although the Vietnam War has been written on at length, the brigade level of command, held in Vietnam by the commander of 1 ATF, has received comparatively little attention. This is the more remarkable given the Australian Army's recently renewed interest in a "task force' structure and the modern trend away from large scale conventional warfare.The commander f the 1st Australian Task Force in Vietnam held the key operational command in Australia's largest military commitment of the Cold War period. Although the Vietnam War has been written on at length, the brigade level of command, held in Vietnam by the commander of 1 ATF, has received comparatively little attention. This is the more remarkable given the Australian Army's recently renewed interest in a "task force' structure and the modern trend away from large scale conventional warfare. australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), command of troops, 1 atf, cold war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lawrence, Mark Atwood, Assuming the Burden: Europe and the American Commitment to War in Vietnam, 2005
... Cold War... - 1945 United States - Foreign relations - Vietnam Cold War ...Rigorously researched and carefully argued...Utilizing British, French, and American diplomatic, military and political records between the final years of the Second World War and 1950Rigorously researched and carefully argued...Utilizing British, French, and American diplomatic, military and political records between the final years of the Second World War and 1950indochina - history - 1945, united states - foreign relations - vietnam, cold war -
Unions Ballarat
What's wrong with Australia, Hogan, EJ, 1953
... cold war... economic cold war reds under the bed Title and author's name ..."What's Wrong With Australia?" claims to analyse Australia's "Communist menace" and the damage it has done to the country. The book reflects paranoia about Communism that was typical of the 1950s. There are reflections upon Communist influence upon the Tramways Union, Waterside Workers Federation, the building industry, strikes, railway services, the Labor Party and more.The book was written in 1953 by the Hon EJ Hogan who was a former leader of the Victorian Labor Party, who twice served as state premier. Relevant to Australian political and union history.Paper; hardback book. Title and author's name on the front of the book.communism, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, communist party - australia, tramways union, waterside workers federation, building industry, strikes, unions, railway services, victorian labor party, economic, cold war, reds under the bed -
Unions Ballarat
Communism in Australia: A complete exposure, Lang, JT, 1944
... cold war... around the Cold War and communism contributed to defeat ...From the foreword: " ... a factual account of how the Communist Party is undermining the Australian nation. It explains how it is controlled. Its General Staff. Its penetration of the unions. Its sinister influence over the Curtain Government. Its duplicity during the present war. Its wealth. Its tricks and manoeuvres. The Trojan Horse tactic. Its organisation and its overseas bosses." Jack Lang is a former NSW ALP state treasurer and was elected Premier on two occasions. His government was dismissed in its second term by the State Governor due to his defying the Commonwealth Government's financial agreements' legislation.The book is reflective of growing paranoia about the Communist Party in Australia after World War II. Relevant to the history of the Australian trade union movement, government and political parties. Fear around the Cold War and communism contributed to defeat of the Chifley government at the 1950 election.Paperback. Red and white cover. Price, author and title in black and white lettering on the front cover.Title, author, price and publisher on cover. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, alp, australian labor party, communism, politics - australia, cold war, chifley, ben, unions -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - MEDALS, EASTERN EUROPEAN, unknown
... wreath. It has a red wedge at top and in centre is a cold war... at top and in centre is a cold war era East European soldier ...See Cat 7003.2 - Greenwood.1. This is a lightweight medal. It is based on a gold wreath. It has a red wedge at top and in centre is a cold war era East European soldier with AK47. He is wearing cold war vintage helmet. Cyrillic word above the soldier and with the letters "CABO" in a rectangle at bottom. It has 5 pointed star tips protruding, the top one has a holding ring. 2. A rectangular piece, it has gold borders with the inside divided into three sections. They have two red and one enamel fill ins It has a mounting clip on the rear and a mounting ring on the top border.east europe, badges, greenwood -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TROUSERS, INNER, H & E Ltd, 1951
... that they must be worn over "drawers, pyjama type". Korean War Cold ...For use in Korean War. A note inside advises wearer that they must be worn over "drawers, pyjama type".This is one pair of knitted woollen trousers. Three button fly. The inside has a fluffy finish, the outside is smooth weave. Small cotton 'wedge' in the rear crotch area.korean war, cold weather uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, The Sun 17/4/1953, Apr. 1953
... - Melbourne Olympic Games - final decision by IOC and the Cold War.... Olympic Games - final decision by IOC and the Cold War. The Sun 17 ...Yields information about Ballarat civic facilities and is history.Front and back page of "The Sun" Melbourne, Friday April 17, 1953. On page 2 has an articles re Ballarat : homes for aged, hospital, Civic hall, photos of horse trams (3 horses), Town Hall in background), 6 Ballarat Base Hospital Nurses. Front page - Melbourne Olympic Games - final decision by IOC and the Cold War.trams, tramways, horse trams, ballarat, melbourne olympic games, ballarat town hall -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Gas Mask, c1950s 1960s
... The white rubber mask indicates it is a post war / cold war... grampians The white rubber mask indicates it is a post war / cold ...The white rubber mask indicates it is a post war / cold war production.Post war production item . Commonly used as dress up or cosplay attire Gas Mask kit complete in carry canister. Includes screw on steel filter canister, cleaning rag. Mask is made from white rubber with glass eye pieces. Drager 65G -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Denis Bishop & Christopher Ellis: Vehicles at War, 1979 (exact)
... to the Cold War. Contains 225 colour illustrations and 261 in black... of war, from the Crimean War to the Cold War. Contains 225 colour ...An account of vehicles which have made history in mechanised warfare. Ranging from tanks, armoured cars, personnel carriers, and gun carriers to vehicles such as jeeps, staff cars, ambulances, traction engines and motor cycles. Examples are from many countries and theatres of war, from the Crimean War to the Cold War. Contains 225 colour illustrations and 261 in black & white. ISBN 0-04-623012-2military history, tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, military vehicles, scout car, armoured cars, half track, military history, tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, military vehicles, scout car, armoured cars, half track -
Unions Ballarat
The history of Britain Book IV: 1815 - Present Day (Don Woodward Collection), Carter, EH et al, 1960
... - The Welfare State and the Cold War - From Steam to Atomic Energy ... and the Cold War - From Steam to Atomic Energy History - United Kingdom ...History of Britain 1915-1958. - The Machine Age - After Waterloo - The Reform Era - Palmerston's England - The Second British Empire - Gladstone and Disraeli - The Victorian Age - From Victoria to George V - The First World War - A Twenty Years' Crisis - Britain and the British Commonwealth - The Second World War - The Welfare State and the Cold War - From Steam to Atomic Energy History - United Kingdom.Book; fourth book in the series. Cover: red background; black lettering; author's name and title. Underlining and notes in pencil and pen.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, military - world war i, military - world war ii, military - united kingdom, waterloo, history - united kingdom -
Unions Ballarat
"Was your dad a Russian spy?' : the personal story of the Combe/Ivanov affair, Blesing, Meena, 1986
... in Australia during the Cold War. Petrov was a Third Secretary... during the Cold War. Petrov was a Third Secretary of the Soviet ...The story of the Petrov (spy) affair that happened in Australia during the Cold War. Petrov was a Third Secretary of the Soviet embassy in Canberra; the role was to recruit spies and ensure that none of his countrymen defected from the Soviet Union. It was Petrov's own intention to defect and the Petrovs were granted political asylum in Australia in exchange for providing information about Soviet spy activity in Australia.Relevant to the Cold War era in Australia and espionage activity.Paper; book. Front cover: white & red background; black and white photograph; black lettering. Front cover: title and author's name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, petrov affair, soviet union, russia, petrov, vladimir, soviet embassy, canberra, spy activity, asio, political asylum, petrov, edvokia, ogpu, defection, communism, espionage -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Weapon - L1A1 SLR Rifle, c2010
... . L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) Type: Battle rifle Wars: Cold.... L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) Type: Battle rifle Wars: Cold ...The L1A1 SLR rifle was the first 'best friend' for infantry and other elements of the Australian Armed Forces; the rifle was the closest focus for troops during training and drill.The L1A1 SLR rifle was often the survival factor for troops in a combat situation hence it was treated reverently by the soldier and kept in best working order even in extreme circumstances.LiA1 SLR Rifle. Known as the L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) and is known for is straightforward fieldstripping and robust nature. The L1A1 is the British version of the Belgian FN FAL rifle. The L1A1 is a reliable, hard-hitting, gas-operated, magazine-fed semi-automatic rifle. The weapon was extensively used by the Australian Infantryman. The L1A1 SLR rifle was the initial general issue to infantrymen and other elements of the Armed Forces. L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) Type: Battle rifle Wars: Cold War, Vietnam War, Falklands War Designed: 1951 Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale (FN) Number built: Over 1 million Weight: 4.0–4.96 kg (8.8–10.2 lb) Length: 1,090 mm (43 in) Barrel length: 533 mm (21 in) Cartridge: 7.62 mm NATO Rimless Calibre: 7.62 mm (.308 in) Action: Gas and return spring operated, tilting block Rate of fire: 20 rounds/min semi auto Muzzle velocity: 823 m/s (2,700 ft/s) Effective range: 600 m (656 yd) Feed system: 20-round detachable box magazine Sights: Aperture rear sight, hooded post front sight Accesaries bayonet, sling, grenade launcher, telescopic sights Serial No. AD8100176vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Mont De Lancey
Glass - Ornament
... the Cold War in the 1940s to 1990s. Most such objects are now... the Cold War in the 1940s to 1990s. Most such objects are now ...Gift to Hilda and Eva Sebire in 1905. Uranium glass is glass which has had uranium, usually in oxide diuranate form, added to a glass mix before melting for coloration. The proportion usually varies from trace levels to about 2% uranium by weight, although some 20th-century pieces were made with up to 25% uranium.[1][2] Uranium or Vaseline glass was once made into tableware and household items, but fell out of widespread use when the availability of uranium to most industries was sharply curtailed during the Cold War in the 1940s to 1990s. Most such objects are now considered antiques or retro-era collectibles, although there has been a minor revival in art glassware. Otherwise, modern uranium glass is now mainly limited to small objects like beads or marbles as scientific or decorative novelties.A pair of ornamental Vaseline or uranium milk glass yellow/green swans.glass, ornaments, swans -
Supreme Court of Victoria Library
Portrait, Sir Edmund Herring, 1964
... a far right group acting against communism. During the Cold War... a far right group acting against communism. During the Cold War ...The portrait of Chief Justice Sir Edmund Herring is significant because of whom it portrays and who painted it. Sir Edmund Herring (1892-1982), had a military career before becoming the Chief Justice of Victoria in 1944. Sir Edmund served as an artillery officer with the British Army in World War One and was awarded the Military Cross. While he returned to the Law between the wars, becoming Kings Counsel in 1936, he continued his military associations through the Australian Militia forces rising to colonel by the start of the Second World War. At the outset of World War Two Herring was appointed as Commander of the Royal Artillery for the Australian Sixth Division. Herring saw service in North Africa and Greece and was in charge of Australian Northern forces in 1942, afterwards working with General Blamey in Papua New Guinea. It was at this time that Herring confirmed the death sentences of 22 Papuans who had been found guilty of murder and treason. Sir Edmund was appointed Chief Justice, straight from his army command in 1944. As Chief Justice he quickly established the Law Reform Committee and after the war oversaw the extension of the Supreme Court buildings, with the creation of new Courts. He was considered an able administrator, but his refusal to appoint Joan Rosanove a Queen’s Counsel throughout the 1950s, did not sit well with many legal practitioners. After his retirement from the Bench, he continued in his many public activities, including trustee of the Shrine of Remembrance and the Australian War Memorial and a member of the Melbourne Grammar School Council, as well as Lieutenant Governor of the State of Victoria a position he held from 1945 to 1972. Herring was also an outspoken social critic, between the wars he had been a member of the White Guard, who were a far right group acting against communism. During the Cold War period of the 1950s, Herring spoke out in favour of the British Empire and the American alliance. The portrait of Chief Justice Sir Edmund Herring is significant because of whom it portrays and who painted it. The portrait of Sir Edmund Herring is the second one that Sir William Dargie (1912-2003), completed of Sir Edmund, his first effort in 1944/45 won the Archibald prize. Dargie won the Archibald prize a record eight times.Portrait in oils of Sir Edmund Herring, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria (1944-1964). Sir Edmund is seated, this is a half portrait, dressed in his red judicial robes. The sitter takes up most of the frame and there is very little extra information in the picture. signed lower left "Dargie'. Plaque with the following details : Sir Edmund Francis Herring, KCMG, KBE, DSO, MC, ED. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, 1944-1964.judges, herring -
Supreme Court of Victoria Library
Portrait, Sir Edmund Herring, 1963
... a far right group acting against communism. During the Cold War... a far right group acting against communism. During the Cold War ...Sir Edmund Herring had a military career before becoming the Chief Justice of Victoria in 1944. Sir Edmund served as an artillery officer with the British Army in World War One and was awarded the Military Cross. While he returned to the Law between the wars, becoming King's Counsel in 1936, he continued his military associations through Australian Militia Forces, rising to colonel by the start of the Second World War. At the outset of WWII Herring was appointed as Commander of the Royal Artillery for the Australian Sixth Division. Herring saw service in North Africa and Greece and was in charge of Australian Northern forces in 1942, afterwards working with General Blamey in Papua New Guinea. Sir Edmund was appointed Chief Justice, straight from his army command in 1944. As Chief Justice he quickly established the Law Reform Committee and after the war oversaw the extension of the Supreme Court buildings, with the creation of new Courts. He was considered an able administrator, but his refusal to appoint Joan Rosanove a Queen’s Counsel throughout the 1950s, did not sit well with many legal practitioners. After his retirement from the Bench, he continued in his many public activities, including trustee of the Shrine of Remembrance and the Australian War Memorial and a member of the Melbourne Grammar School Council, as well as Lieutenant Governor of the State of Victoria, a position he held from 1945 to 1972. Herring was also an outspoken social critic; between the wars he had been a member of the White Guard, who were a far right group acting against communism. During the Cold War period of the 1950s, Herring spoke out in favour of the British Empire and the American alliance. The portrait of Sir Edmund Herring is the second one that Sir William Dargie (1912-2003), completed of Sir Edmund; his first effort in 1944/45 won the Archibald prize. Dargie won the Archibald prize a record eight times. His fame as a portrait painter was not without controversy, as he was considered ‘safe’ and the favourite of conservative sitters, particularly as many of his Archibald winners were of ‘Captains of Industry’. While no Archibald prize was awarded for this portrait, it is an interesting counterpoint to Dargie’s 1944/45 portrait. The portrait of Sir Edmund Herring is significant because of whom it portrays and the artist William Dargie who painted it.Portait in oils of Sir Edmund Herring. This is a half portrait of Sir Edmund in his red judicial robes. Gold leaf frame, with plaque.Plaque reads "The Honourable Sir Edmund Francis Herring, KCMG, KBE, DSO, MC, ED. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court 1944-1964"edmund herring, william dargie