non-fictionFamily history of James and Sarah (nee Hulton) Smethurst from 1848 to 1986. Contains information on the origin of the Smethurst name and the family arms. Detailed information about the couple and their ten children with photos of many family members.smethurst family, smethurst family reunion, macclesfield (vic.), cranbourne (vic.), yannathan (vic.), cranbourne cemetery

267 p.; 27 cmnon-fictionA history of the Cranbourne Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoriacranbourne (vic.), cranbourne royal botanic gardens

non-fictionA compilation of stories of local people and their families with connections to Cranbourne Cemeterycranbourne (vic.), cranbourne cemetery

non-fictionA history of the Cranbourne Choralecranbourne (vic.), cranbourne chorale

non-fiction1871 - 1999 includes Surname, Given name, Section. Reg Number, Date of Burialcranbourne (vic.), cranbourne cemetery

30 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionA compilation of stories of local people and their families with connections to Cranbourne Cemeterycranbourne (vic.), cranbourne cemetery

The Cranbourne Lodge was established in 1921. Cream coloured folded program. Gold and blue embossed masonic symbols. Navy blue Old English text throughout.Back cover: beside D.F.H. Smith in pencil - Related by marriage to Campbell & Brunt in Peter Watson's handwriting.cranbourne (vic.), cranboure lodge no. 290, cranbourne lodge -- list of officers, cranbourne lodge -- list of past masters, w.b. campbell, j.l.l. smith, d.f.h. smith, j. lewis, r.j. woide, n.l. brunt, f.g.smith, j.c. gamble, l.b. poole, t. kernot, e.a. taylor, j. mcleod, m. caulfield, t. toogood, w. manks, s. white, j.w. hewett, r.w. cooper, r.j. campbell, a.f. hempel, r. bethune, s.g. brunt, p. capon, j. farmer, h.c. smith, a.f. doherty, j.g.t. hanby, h. taylor

x, 164 p.; 23 cmnon-fiction"After an astonishing astronomical discovery is made near Melbourne, two scientists jostle for possession of the world's largest iron meteorite. At a time of growing cultural awareness in Australia, brash colonials challenge hidebound imperial assumptions of ownership. At stake is a glittering prize, and a chance to gain an other-worldly talisman of local identity. Who will prevail?"--Back cover. cranbourne (vic.), meteorite

non-fictionA book about the silver jubilee of St Agatha's Parish Cranbourne: 1973 - 1998cranbourne (vic.), st agatha's parish cranbourne

non-fictionCopy of the 1963 electoral roll of the Commonwealth division of Bruce : Subdivisions of Berwick and Cranbourneberwick (vic.), cranbourne (vic.)

vi, 140 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 30 cm.non-fictionA compilation of stories of servicemen and women and their families with connections to Cranbourne Cemetery and the Great War.cranbourne (vic.), world war 1914-1918, cranbourne cemetery, world war 1, the great war

non-fictionThis book provides a detailed history of the Cranbourne Shire, including information about early settlers, Aboriginal heritage, soldier settlements, and the development of towns and rail tracks. The book also features photographs, maps, and appendices with shire statistics and historical records.cranbourne (vic.), shire of cranbourne

non-fictionThe history of the parish of St John The Evangelist in Cranbournest john the evangelist church, cranbourne (vic.)

non-fictionPages include facts, notes and memoirs of Edward Donnelly of Cranbourne. Also includes 10 photos of Cranbourne, two photos of unnamed people and one of John Donnelly Jr.cranbourne (vic.), john donnelly

Display book containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Cranbourne area.non-fictioncranbourne (vic.), tommy harrison

xviii, 308 p.; 25 cmnon-fictionA sequel to The Good Country by Niel Gunsen.shire of cranbourne, cranbourne (vic.), city of casey,

non-fictionCranbourne and Clyde soldiers in World War 1clyde (vic.), cranbourne (vic.), world war 1914-1918

The Cranbourne Lodge was established in 1921. Cream coloured folded program. Gold and blue embossed masonic symbols. Navy blue Old English text throughout.Back cover has pencil dates added to list of Past Masters and periods of office.cranbourne (vic.), cranboure lodge no. 290, cranbourne lodge -- list of officers, cranbourne lodge -- list of past masters, w.b. campbell, d. smith, j.l.l. smith, rev. a pye, l.b. poole, j. lewis, h. brunt, j. gamble, t. kernot, r. cameron, r.j. woide, m. caulfield, w. toogood, e.a. taylor, w. manks, s. white, j.w. hewett, r. bethune, a.f. buchanan, j. mcleod, n.l. brunt, s.g. brunt, r. campbell, p. capon, j. farmer, h. smith, f. smith, c. twyford

Details from World War 2 Nominal Roll GAGE, RONALD WILLIAM Service Australian Army Service Number VX107470 (V32070) Date of Birth 29 Aug 1921 Place of Birth MELBOURNE, VIC Date of Enlistment 16 Sep 1942 Locality on Enlistment GLENHUNTLY, VIC Place of Enlistment IN THE FIELD, QLD Next of Kin GAGE, FREDERICK Date of Discharge 31 Jul 1946 Rank Private Posting at Discharge 115 HEIDLEBERG MILITARY HOSPITAL Framed photograph, of serviceman Ron Gage, in uniform of the Australian Militia Horse Artillery ca 1936. The frame is of a light brown wood with silver trim and has a glass front.Label on the obverse; PRESENTED BY RON GAGE MILITIA ARTILLERY (HORSE) 1936 SELF PHOTOGRAPHron gage,

The Melbourne Hunt Club was founded by Mr George Watson in 1852 with hounds brought to Australia from Ireland and moved its headquarters a number of times as the city grew between 1897 and 1929, The kennels were originally at Kirk's Bazaar, in Bourke Street, Melbourne, subsequently they moved to St Kilda, Caulfield, Deer Park, Oakleigh, Cranbourne and finally to their current location in Packenham. Oakleigh was the favoured spot, mainly because of the railway and the unloading ramp at the station. Riders and horses arrived on special trains and hunted over the surrounding market gardens, but not without friction. After 1929, significant numbers of Hunt Club members had access to motorized horse transport and besides, Oakleigh was becoming too built up. The Hunt Club moved on to Cranbourne The club maintains the oldest continual pack of hounds in Australia. The Melbourne Hunt Club was founded 1852 by George Watson and imported foxhounds from Ireland. As the Melbourne suburbs spread the Club moved several times. 1920 it was in Oakleigh and now is possibly situated in Packenham Black & White photograph showing men riding horses with a pack of hounds coming down a dirt road . Houses and vacant land in backgroundwatson george, oakleigh, melbourne hunt club, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, smith harry redvers, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin shire, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards

This cap potentially belonged to Ronald Edward Smith, Service number 419886. Date of birth - 30 Jun 1916 : Place of birth - MELBOURNE VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - SMITH ETHELThis hat holds representative significance as a generic RAAF officers forage cap. Further research into the potential owner could uncover other significance.Dark blue cap with medal ribbon attached to the side. RAAF eagle badge attached to peak of cap left hand side. Two buttons at peak of cap. The cap is lined with brown polished cotton twill and has a light brown cotton velveteen sweatband.Tag inside cap: 330 1944/Made in Australia / Size 1/8 Service number written in pen: 419886 (or 419856)raaf, australia, air force, cap, hat, beret, wwii, world war two

This briefcase belonged to Tom Aldrick, SERN VX91434. Tom was born in WARRAGUL VIC. He enlistmented in ROYAL PARK VIC. His next of kin was - ALDRICK J. The briefcase was captured from a Japanese soldier by HQ Company 2/14th Infantry Battalion, as shown by the Japanese inscriptions. The case had some documents inside. It was donated to Dandenong RSL in 1983.Black leather brief case with carry handle on top. It has one central metal slide locking facility. Has two buckles on either side of central lock to secure briefcase. There are a couple of Japanese words inscribed with texta on the inside of the brief case. There is also the name "T & R.E. Aldrich Bayles" written with biro the inside of the briefcase.

This jam tube is part of an Australian ration pack, possibly from 2002. Ration packs are provided to soldiers and contain daily necessities such as food, matches and tobacco. These items were found together in a showcase at Dandenong RSL, suggesting that they came from a single ration pack.Ration packs are significant as they represent the daily life of military personnel.Dark green metal tube of apricot jam. Part of an Australian ration pack. Tube has a black plastic lid. Apricot Jam / UNEX International (Australia) / VIc. Australia E 2002jam, ration, australia, military, food

This medal belonged to MURPHY ROBERT : Service Number - VX30381 : Date of birth - 26 Jun 1906 : Place of birth - COLAC VIC : Place of enlistment - ROYAL PARK VIC : Next of Kin - MURPHY KATHLEEN for service in the Australian Armed Forces during WWIICupro-nickel medal with crowned effigy of King George VI on front. The back features a lion on top of a fallen dragon. There is no ribbon.Front: "GEORGIUS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:" Back: " 1939 / 1946" Side: "VX 30381 R. MURPHY"wwii, war medal, australian war medal

This mess tin belonged to MELIA JAMES HENRY : Service Number - VX18960 : Date of birth - 08 Oct 1900 : Place of birth - WARRINGTON ENGLAND : Place of enlistment - CAULFIELD VIC : Next of Kin - CHURTON MARGARET The mess tin was manufactured by Sellman & Hill (S&H) Ltd from Wolverhampton. British aluminum mess tins were used by most of the Empire early in the war. A new pattern of mess tin was developed for the Web Equipment 1937 Pattern, which was a nested, two-piece rectangular mess tin with long, folding handles. Mess tins were used to prepare or heat food but they were also used as a container from which to eat and drink. The tins were lightweight and sturdy but they became hot very quickly when heated. Mess kit consisting of two pieces: One rectangular aluminium mess tin from WWII with multiple hand-carved inscriptions on outside indicating owner and locations he was stationed in 1940 and 1941. Welded handle attachment, although handle itself is missing. There is also a small, flat bottomed aluminium cup.Multiple hand-carved inscriptions on three external sides of the mess tin: Side one: "1940 Palestine / Egypt / VX18960 / Dvr Melia. J / AASC / 1941 Libya" Side two: " BARDIA / GREECE / TOBRUK" Side three: " Gaza / Beit Jerga / Kfar Vitkin / jaff / TEL-AVIV / Jerusalem / Nazareth / Haifa" Manufacturer's hallmark stamped on side four: "S.&H. LTD / 1938" and below that a stamp of an arrow pointing upmess tin, aluminium mess tin, wwii, wwii mess tin, sellman & hill, british mess tin