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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Barry Rust A.M. - Platoon Commander
Short account of his 2 Tours as a Platoon Commander.Service No. 3169801photographic exhibition, behind the wire -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Tactical Notes for the Infantry Commander, 1942
A soft covered booklet containing a summary of useful tactical information for infantry commanders in the fieldhand book, infantry training -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Document - Commander's Commendation to LT Ian Lowen from General Wavell, Commanders Commendation from General Wavell
Commanders Commendation presented to Brig Lowen (LT Lowen at the time), signed by General WavellCommanders Commendation issued to LT Ian Lowen by General Wavell, it contains the wet signature of General WavellCommanders Commendation in wooden class frame contains the Commanders CommendationCommanders Commendation present to Brid Lowen (LT Lowen at the time)5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, lt lowen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, RAAF, Wing Commander Uniform, 1971
Wing Commander John Downing's RAAF jacket and pants - Blue wool jacket with Wing Commander Epaulets. Australia top of each sleeve embroided RAAF Epaulets with Vietnam ribbon on left chest. (Plain blue trousers with broken fly in Box 1188)john downing, raaf uniform -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Ian Teague - Advisor: Squadron Commander
Story: Advisor (Apr 1964-Nov 1965). Squad Commander Nui Dat (1/1970-12/1970).behind the wire, ian teague -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Technical Reference, Henry Raper, Lieut. R.N, The Practice of Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, 1891
This technical textbook is the nineteenth edition of the book by Henry Raper, Lieutenant in the Royal Navy with awards that include F.R.A.S. (Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society) and F.R.G.S. (Friend of the Royal Geographical Society). The book is dedicated in honour of Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort K.C.B., Hydrographer to the Admiralty. He was awarded the title K.C.B. (King's Commander) as a Member of the Order of Bath, an order of British Chivalry, The book was first published in 1840 and soon became a resource for navigation students. It includes topics on nautical navigation, astronomy, navigation charts, calculations and mathematical tables, time, tides, ships, longitude, and position at sea. Thomas A. Hull, who revised and expanded this edition, was a Commander in the Royal Navy and had previously been Superintendent of Admiralty Charts used for navigation worldwide by seamen from many walks of life. The publisher, J D Potter of London, was at that time the sole agent for the Admiralty Charts produced by the Royal Navy. Printer Spottswoode and Co.,. was established by William Strachan in 1738. In 1819 his nephews A and R Spottswoode took over the business and bought premises in New-Street Square and Shoe Lane. In 1850 over 200 workers were employed by the firm. and five years later the business became Spottswoode & Co. Andrew Spottswoode invented the Spottswoode Press.This technical book was very popular as a textbook for students of maritime navigation, written and updated by members of the British Royal Navy and relied upon for accurate advice and information. The first edition was published in 1840, this edition was updated, expanded and published in 1891 when ports around the world were filling with travellers, merchants and business people. Title: The Practice of Navigation and Nautical Astronomy Author: Henry Raper, Lieut, R.N., F.R.A.S., F.R.G.S. Nineteenth Edition, revised and enlarged by Commander Thomas A. Hull, R.N., Late Superintendant of Admiralty Charts Dedication: To Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort K.C.B. Publisher: J D Potter, London, sole agent for the sale of Admiralty Charts Printer: Spottswoode and Co. New-Street Square, London Date: 1891 Small leather hardcover book with gold embossed text and lines on the spine. The Dedication in the book is as follows: - "To Rear-Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort K.C.B. Hydrographer to the Admiralty. Sir, The eminent station which you occupy in the naval scientific world renders it highly gratifying to me to dedicate the following Work to you as a testimony of my regard and esteem; while the general accordance of my views on the subject with those of your more experienced judgement, gives me the greater confidence in laying my labours before the Public. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, HENRY RAPER"flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime village, book, navigation, nautical astronomy, hydrography, nautical charts, nautical navigation, astronomical navigation, admiralty charts, henry raper, thomas a. hull, royal navy, j d potter, royal astronomical society, royal geographical society, calculations, mathematical tables, longitude, latitude, nautical time, location at sea, position at sea, maritime, practical navigation, spottswoode and co., sir francis beaufort, k.c.b., rear-admiral sir francis beaufort, hydrographer to the admiralty, scientific book, naval science -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Aero Commander 500S Flight Manual
flight manual for the Aero Commander 500Sflight manual, aero commander, 500s -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Lieut. Commander Herbert Bretschneider
Identification Photo of German POW.|Lieut. Commander Herbert Bretschneider.Photograph found by Donor when cleaning up after departure of prisoners from Camp 13.photograph, people -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque, Commander Australian Forces Vietnam
Bronze badges in relief mounted on a wooden plaque. Image details an eagle in flight in front of a pair of crossed swords. Also has the text ' Commander Australian Forces Vietnam' mounted below eagle. vietnam, commander australian forces vietnam, plaque -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Mr Garner, Head Master, to Wing Commander Sleight, Commanding Officer, R A A F Station, Ballarat
Letter from Mr L Garner, Head Master, to Wing Commander Sleight, Commanding Officer of the R A A F Station, Ballarat, thanking him for allowing the visit of fourth form boys to the station. the staff and students informed me the visit arrangements were excellent. Second letter was confirming a conversation where the Wing Commander agreed to be the guest speaker at the speech night in December. . Yellow paper typedballarat junior technical school, l garnar, junior technical certificate, head master, wing commander sleight, commanding officer, r a a f station, fourth form visit, guest speaker, speech night -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), Field-Marshall Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief - South Africa
Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts was a British Soldier who served in India, Abyssinia and Afghanistan before leading the British Forces to success in the Second Boer War. He became the last Commander-in-Chief of the Forces before the post was abolished in 1904. While in South Africa he was at the Siege of Kimberley, the Battle of Paardeberg, the Battle of Poplar Grove, the Battle of Diamond Hill and the Battle of Bergendal. Roberts received many awards: Victoria Cross (1858-India); Companion of the Order of the Bath (1872-Afghanistan); Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (1878-Afghanistan);Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1880-Afghanistan) and Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire in the same year. He was Commander-in Chief, India in 1885 was advanced to Knight Commander of the Order of India (1887) and then Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire later that year. He became Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India. The same year he relinquished his Indian command and became Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in 1895 made a Knight of the Order of St Patrick. In 1899 he returned to South Africa to take overall command of British Forces in the Second Boer War. December 1900 Roberts handed over command to Lord Kitchener and returned to England where more honours were awarded. He was made a Knight of the Order of the Garter; created Earl Roberts of Kandahar, Pretoria and Waterford and Viscount St Pierre. He became a Knight of Grace of the Order of St John (1901) and then Knight of Justice of the Order of St John. The Kaiser awarded him the German Order of the Black Eagle and was among the original recipients of the Order of Merit in the 1902 Coronation Honours. Roberts died in 1914. He was given and State Funeral and buried in St Paul's Cathedral.Individual image taken from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.frederick sleigh roberts, earl roberts, india, abyssinia, afghanistan, british forces, second boer war, commander-in-chief, south africa, siege of kimberley, battle of paardeberg, battle of poplar grove, battle of diamond hill, battle of bergendal, victoria cross, companion of the order of the bath, knight commander of the order of the bath, knight grand cross of the order of the bath, companion of the order of the indian empire, knight commander of the order of india, knight grand commander of the order of the indian empire, knight grand commander of the order of the star of india, knight of the order of st patrick, knight of the order of the garter, viscount st pierre, knight of grace of the order of st john, knight of justice of the order of st john, order of the black eagle, order of merit, st paul's cathedral, london -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Symbol of Office, Past Knight/Esquire/Page Commander
Symbol: A crown, symbol of authority, indicated that the wearer has occupied the chair of King Arthur. This was worn over the emblem of any office to which he may have been appointed to later. How elected: Automatically, by virtue of having been a Knight/Esquire/Page Commander. Duties: To share with his successor the advice and experience gained during his own term and to set an example to more junior members. The reward for loyal Christian service is more service and it is the duty of the Past Knight Commander to make available his counsel and experience to his successor. This does not mean running the Court from the back seat. It means taking an active interest in the Court and Companions and being always readily available to help where required. [Leadership Training Handbook 1968, pg 15]Metal crown x 4.methodist order of knights -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Brigade Commander and Staff, 17th Australian Infantry Brigade, Second A.I.F
A photo of the second AIF, 17th Infantry Brigade commander and staff. Lieut General Sir Stanley Savige, the founder of Melbourne Legacy had returned to active service in the Second World War. Caption describes: Front left to right- FRONT ROW: Captain I K Whittaker (Intelligence Officer); Major B W Pulver (Brigade Major); Brigadier S G Savige, DSO, MC, ED (Brigade Commander); Captain G H Brock (Staff Captain). REAR ROW: Lieutenant N M French (Entertainment Co-ordinating Officer); Captain A T McLean (Supply Officer); Captain J N Henry (Veterinary Officer); Lieutnant J A H McGeoch (Transport Officer). The bulldog is Roger, the Brigade mascot.The photo includes Sir Stanley Savige as a Brigadier in the 2nd A.I.F. as he returned to active service in the second world war.Black and white photo of a group of officers in a timber frame.Caption describes the names, rank, and position held within the brigade.savige, stan savige, world war two -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BAUDIN, Nicolas, journal of Post Captain Nicolas Baudin, Commander-in-Chief of the Corvettes Geographe and Naturaliste, assigned by order of the government to a voyage of discovery; trans. Christine Cornell, foreword Jean-Paul Faivre, 1974
Inscribed: M. Weidenhofer 1974. For David with best wishes Maggie Reid (Weidenhofer).nicolas baudin -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, Know Japan / issued under the direction of the commander-in-chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, 1946
Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.japan, description, travel, social life and customs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Oceans Enterprises, El Tigre, Frank Holland, M.B.E., Commander, Coastwatcher
Blue stamp on front & back flyleaf: RSL Stamp Book, hard cover, dark green coloured buckram, no print on cover. Dust cover, black print on green background on front & spine. Sepia photograph of uniformed soldier on front, black print on white background on back. 193 cut pages, illustrated black & white photographs & maps. Biography - Frank Holland MBE Commando, Coastwatcher / Wartime rescue operation in New Britain; '2' Special Unit Operation in Portuguese Timor & Borneo.Handwritten in black ink on front flyleaf: To Alan Holmes Resident of Bendigo RSL With compliments 4.9.99 Handwritten in blue ink: Mabel Holland Queen Emma By - Robson Story of Rabaulbooks, military, history, biography -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Phone, Commander Phone
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Early Aviation at Point Cook, D.G.M Francis (Wing Commander, Retired)
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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Booklet - Methodist Order of Knights, Ceremony for the Installation of the Knight Commander and Investiture of his Officers
The Installation Ceremony was approved and authorised by the General Court of Australia at its meeting, held at Melbourne, May, 1935.Cardboard covered eight page booklet. The cover has black text and MOK image.non-fictionThe Installation Ceremony was approved and authorised by the General Court of Australia at its meeting, held at Melbourne, May, 1935.methodist order of knights -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Booklet - Methodist Order of Knights, Ceremony for the Installation of the Knight Commander and Investiture of his Officers
Cardboard covered eight page booklet. The cover has brown text.non-fictionmethodist order of knights -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - CAC - Presentation For Honorable Robert H.Conn Assistant Secretary (Financial Management) And Comptroller Of The United States Department Of Navy, Rear Admiral Edward Walker JR.Commander U.S Navy Supply Systems Commander U.S Navy Supply Systems Commandy, CAC - Presentation For Honorable Robert H.Conn Assistant Secretary (Financial Management) And Comptroller Of The United States Department Of Navy, Rear Admiral Edward Walker JR.Commander U.S Navy Supply Systems Commander U.S Navy Supply Systems Command
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Rockwell Commander 114 - Handling Notes
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Aero Commander models 112/B/TC/TCA Parts Catalog - Rockwell International - General Aviation Division
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - CAC parts illustrated catalogue, CAC Rockwell Aero commander Model 500 to 720 volume 1
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Wackett Unit Drawings, CRS C3415 Drawings Produced by Wing Commander Wackett's Unit at Cockatoo Island Dockyard
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Handbook Maintenance Instructions. USAF Series L-26B L-26C Aero Commander Technical Order 1L-26B-2, Aero Commander Technical Order 1L-26B-2
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Rockwell Strike Commander Maintenance Manual VH-EPN- Model 500S Maintenance Manual, Rockwell Strike Commander Maintenance Manual VH-EPN
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Gulfstream Commander Model 695, 965A Maintenance Manual
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Air Navigation, Principles of - Wing Commander EW Anderson 1951
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Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, Commander, The