Very significant part of Victorian maritime heritageLight blue cloth hard cover book of 890 pagesInside front cover, handwritten in black calligraphy pen "Hartley F Watson / presented by Capt. Glossop [?] R.N. 1919 / Garden Island, Sydney NSW" Also inside front cover handwritten in blue biro "To MICHAEL WOOD TOPSL SCHOONER 'ALMA DOEPEL' / with COMPLIMENTS HARTLEY F. (BILL) WATSON / c/o R.Y.C.V W'TOWN VIC"non-fiction, australia, hydrography, charts, survey, navigation, anchorage, maps, coast, maritime, marine

A5 size publication of the Gipps-Land Gate, July-September 1995 featuring an old picture of Dandenong on the cover. Dandenong Remembers Carma Keast, Wife Of A Soldier Gil Kingsbury,R. A. A. F. Bill Toon, Prisoner Of War Adele Mortimer, Wife Of A Prisoner Of War Eric Eckstein, A Dunera Boy Neil Tucker, A.I.F. Grace Hill, W.R.A.N.S. Dave Morris, A.I.F. Pam Oldmeadow, School Girl Graeme Trigg, RAN Joan Cameron, A.w.A.S. Elwyn Wilke, Army Nurse Joyce Blundell, W.A.A.A.F. Jim Hardy, A.I.F. Muriel Norris, Red Cross Volunteer Bill Brooks, R.A.A.F. Did You Know That During The Years 1939 To 1945 Society News An interesting group of Early Dandenong Personalities, Places and Eventshotel history, early education in dandenong, interesting milestones, family histories

5 pages of correspondence 12214.1 Cream paper, green logo, black printing, Parliament of Victoria letterhead correspondence from W. F. (Bill) Stephen MLA Ballarat South to Mr K. Murray Principal Ballarat Technical School dated 16 July 1969 12214.2 White paper, black printing, Photocopied letter from L.H.S. Thompson Minister for Education to Mr Stephen on Education Department Letterhead dated 24 June 1969 12214.3 Cream paper, green logo, black printing, Parliament of Victoria Letterhead correspondence from W. F. Stephen to Mr K. Murray dated 17 July 1969 12214.4 and 12214.5 Photocopied letter (pages 1 & 2) from Thompson to Stephen dated 10 July 1969 - white paper with black printingCorrespondence signed by 12214.1 Bill Stephen 12214.2 L. H. S. Thompson 12214.3 W. F. Stephen per SB 12214.4 and 5 L. H. S. thompsonparliament-of-victoria, k.-murray, kevin murray, ballarat-technical-school, bill-stephen, mla, minister-of-education, thompson, 1969, secondary-teachers, ballarat-head-masters'-and-head-mistresses'-association, teacher-training, ballarat-school-of-mines, ballarat-teachers'-college, royal-melbourne-institute-of-technology, correspondence-studies

Item re Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details. These items were in a wallet, refer Cat No 5772 for the story and connection. This would be a multi Commonwealth Aircrew. Crew members were L to R, Bill Jones, Tony White, Nobby Norris, Doug Eden, Peter Ellis, Alan Goodall..1) B & W photo of a Wellington Bomber in the rear with six Aircrew in Flying gear standing in front. Inscription on rear in faint black pen. .2) Handkerchief with hand painted scene of Mt Etna in Sicily.On Rear , "left to right, F/Sgt Bill Jones (Gunner), F/Sgt Tony White (Bomb aimer), F/Sgt Nobby Norris ? (W/Op 2nd), F/Lt Doug Egan (Pilot), F/O Peter Ellis (Navigator), F/O Allan Goodall (1st W/Op)"photographs, souvenirs, memorabilia, dfc

-a Jack Carrs Plains -b Barbara on Fairy. Aunt Bene on Meg 1930's -c Barbara on Sport 1930's -d Muriel Clark on Ripple -e Muriel & Eila -f Pat & Barbara, Hamish, Bill, John, mothers feet. -g Pat & Hamish 1941 -h Thomas at Carrs Plains 1944 Hamish, John, Pam, Macdonald, Christopher, Tony Campbell, Bill, McAlister or McConiche Eight B/W Photographs in Kodak Prints FolderNames on Back

The Homing Club was first mentioned in the newspaper in 1917.Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Homing sweet homing: the Bendigo City Homing Club of 1929. From left to right (back row): J. Harrison, Norm Rolls, Bill Dwyer, F. Roberts, Eric Borley, Peter Higgins, Jim Elderfield, Jes Eames and Jack Flinn. Front row: Bob Bolitho, J. Foster, G. Jones, Joe Goddard, Alf Horbury, Bill Edwards and Charles Newson. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

braybrook football club, football, team photograph

Typed list of names that was attached to a photograph - the actual photo is yet to be located for staff at Malvern tram depot. Names listed: Back Row - all left to right Bill Irvine, Les Kell, Dopey Clayton, Dic, Bill Milburn, Bill Davey, F Edwards, Arthur Page, Alf Candy, Reg Hall, Alf Woolcott, ?, Jack Wymore, ? Herb Knig, Dane Hickey Centre Row Dane Seater, Ted Lacey, Ernie Page, Jo, Harry Arthurton, Frank Hart, Dave Cope, Roy Allan, Bert Tippett, Clem Lane, ?, Bill Manix, ?, Bill Patterson, Ernie, Holme, Bill Turner, George Hartly, Charlie Norman, Alf Martin. Front Row Dan, Charlie Samerville, Scotty Allen, Dave Baker, Joe Mazefski, Dave Patterson, Hec Yoeman, Frank Herbel, Frank Martin, Bert Ellingson, George Wilson, Percy Bain, Bill Woolcott, Bill Crawford, Les, Penny Rayan, Scotty Smeaton, Bill Wood, Bill Humphries.Yields information about the names of staff at Malvern Depot at an unknown date.Typed sheet with a list of some 50 names.tramways, malvern depot, list

Photograph Jim Learmonth 1st Sunshine Group Scout Master He married a Guide and had 3 children who became Cubs Brownies Guides and Scouts|Photograph Roy Paton Tich Stephens Bill Rohner Don Gray Ian Tighe Jim Learmonth Peter Learmonth The Long Haul First Sunshine Scouts Christmas 1947 Big Pats Creek Camp site on the McLean Property at the bridge|Photograph 1st Sunshine Scouts Back row Ron Doubleday Kevin Harvey Ian Bell Front row Chas Stonehouse Jim Learmonth RL Bill Morris John Drewer|Photograph 1st Sunshine Scouts Jim Learmonth|Photograph Madame Tussards London Jim Learmonth Next to the Scouts founder Lord Baden Powell of Galwell|Photographs of McLean's Haven after the great flood and the one that didnt get away|Photographs Parents Day Big Pats Creek and Scouts own Sunshine Gardens|The only photograph of the original Sunshine Scouts behind Bushy Thompsons one Satuday 1919 to 1920 Top Row Jack Emslie Unknown Peter Barlett C Drewerman Jim Garde 2nd Row Lance Clemson Fred Imple Glyn Gleneson Allan McRae Mousey Hill Unknown 3rd Row Unknown Jim Caithness Unknown John Souter Bob Andews Bill Butcher Thomas 4th row P McKay Reg Bult 5th Row F Bennett Bill Hebb Unknown Unknown Original scoutmasters Charlie Saws Arch Mounsey Arch Snaith?|Photographs Kim District Commissioner Sir Edmund Herrings presentation of the Silver Wolf bush Scene Warburton Bike Hike Melton Bruce Smith with Bill Morris Building Rover Chalet Warburton Where we slept|Photographs A close shave Boys of the old brigade Group photograph Gaooubess at Big Pats Creek Camp site Big Pats Creek 4 group photographs no descriptionsscouts, scouting, learmonth

Book had to be read under direction on days 1, 3 & 5 of his service then for next 3 weeks. Part f the collection of Sgt "V.E. Giudice". Refer Cat No. 10031P. Overall part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason Cat No. 4136P.32 page booklet with red cover. On front is name of owner written, Commonwealth Emblem, Commonwealth of Australia and Title. Inside is messages from the Commanding Generals and then various hints and instructions of the behavior of soldiers in Europe.On top of front - Sgt V.E. Giudice.collection of william (bill) thomason, v e giudice, soldierrs guide, ww1

Lecture was from Capt. "F.J.S. Hoad", 7th Battn., on his experience as a POW in Germany during WW1. Hoad enlisted 18.8.14 No. 641, Rank Sgt F. Company, 7th Battn., embarked 19.10.1914. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 24/8/15, RTA 20/12/18, was reported missing 18/8/16 POW Germany. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason.Cream coloured invitation to Capt. W. Elliot to attend a lecture by a former WW1 POW. Itemised it's location, Date ad time, who from and some key attendees. Blank on the reverse side,Invitation addressed to “Capt. W Elliot", dated “Wed 20th May 1936” and from “Camberwell North Progress Association”f j s hoad, collection of william (bill) thomason, invitation

Black & white photo of a group of 16 Australian Soldiers, taken in Bendigo. Black print identifies company & troops. Mounted on heavy fawn coloured cardboard.In black print above photo: “A COMPANY - NO 4 SECTION 3rd AASC, CAMP, BENDIGO” In black print below photo:BACK ROW L-R: R J Smith, L C Polgaise, H Jobling, L G Gilliam, H C Jones, H H Major, R B Ennis CENTRE ROW L-R: S H Mounsey, H Hore, Cpl F G O'Leary, Sgt O R Hamilton, Cpl P J O'Leary, J Kirby, F L Jeffery FRONT ROW L-R: D J McPherson, W R Larke” On back: Bill LARKE Murphy St Bendigo joined the Army Training Camp at Racecourse Bendigo in June 1940. Started as 3rd Australian Army Supply Service Corp. Changed to 2/32 Training Battalion (a camp was opened at Showgrounds Bendigo but closed down later). 2/32 T Battalion became 2/22 Training Battalion, they marched out of Racecourse Bendigo to Puckapunyal and became 4th Anti Tank Regiment.photography, aasc, bendigo

Refers to the service of G.F. Pierce DCM No 2839. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details. This is the original photo which was copied and cropped for others in this collection. Part of the collection off William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for more items.Photograph- is in an old wooden frame. The photo show three Aust soldiers, two standing, one sitting. Uniform- slough hats, shiny boots. The photo is surrounded with a red, white and blue ribbon, then surrounded with a sort of red ensign. The frame is wooden with a mixture of black paint and gold. The rear has two screw eyes and a small piece of brass wire. PIERCE. G. F. Is first on left.ww1, photographs

Items relate to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for more items..1) Four page folding card, front has an embossed map of Australia, central in gold a scroll, Rising Sun, crown and a wreath. Inside has a short poem headed by “Greater love hath no man than this”, next page a brief sympathy message, under in ink an entry by hand. A small string holds the pages together. .2) yellowish envelope with black edging, mail stamps and a 1 penny red stamp. Envelope dated 21 Nov ....... .1) On the front “ Duty - Valour - Honour”. Inside in ink from, ”Mr and Mrs F Stevens"sympathy, cards, military

The first Victorian Motor Police Cycle Patrol. Four motorcycles with side cars pictured from L to R: Bill Black and Jack Jarvis, Bill Hunt and Eric Wangman, Sgt Peverill (standing), Eric Milne and F Bensley, R. Buckley and W. Coffey. Circa 1924police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; police motorcycles; motor police cycle patrol

This file contains six items pertaining to the Caulfield Central RSL: 1/A page to which is attached a black-and-white photograph (date, source and photographer unspecified) of the Caulfield Central RSL, outlying garden and Australian flag. Some writing on the rear identifies the subject. 2/A typewritten letter, (1 page) dated 1946 (no date more specific than that specified), from the Chairman & Honorary Treasurer of the Caulfield Central RSL Appeal Committee (name unspecified) to the Mayor of Caulfield (name also unspecified), imploring the latter for a donation of $20,000 dollars for purposes of constructing a Memorial Hall to eulogize servicemen killed during WWII. Some rough working notes on rear side. 3/A flyer, undated (although presumably published in 1950), printed by Peter Isaacson Pty. Ltd., advertising a concert presented by the Ugly Ugly Man (Frank M. Beard) and the Malvern Tramways’ Harmonica Band to be held at Caulfield Town Hall on 06/06/1950 to assist the Welfare Funds of the Caulfield Central RSL and the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Mothers’ Association. Also contains an advertisement for a drapery business called Tallents. 4/The annual report of the Caulfield Central RSL, for the period 1952 – 1953. Contains announcements of the annual general meeting and annual elections, the President’s report (in which he principally discusses the club’s charity work and sporting activities), the subcommittee staff roster, the sportsmen’s honour roll, the annual accounts (e.g. balance sheet, income & expenditure statement) and the roster of nominees for office in the committee of management election. 5/A typewritten letter, (1 page) dated 26/11/1982, from Max Brian Blair, Treasurer of the Caulfield Central RSL, to Mr. R. Ballantyne, Secretary of the Caulfield Historical Society, thanking him for his donation to the RSL. 6/A photocopy of an article titled ‘RSL pays $30,000 to buy off objector’ (from the Sunday Herald, by Mary-Anne Toy, dated 16/09/1990), about the Caulfield Central RSL paying local resident Mr. Chris White to withdraw his objection to the RSL’s intention to re-allocate its clubrooms, and the consequent response of the relevant authorities.Black and white photographic print of Caulfield Central RSL buildingOn reverse, PIC B - 5 - CONTACT - RSL BUILDING - CONTACT 28/4/88 - 100% - HAWTHORN ROAD CAULFIELDcaulfield, caulfield central returned servicemen league (rsl), ex-service organisations, clubs and associations, returned servicepeople, armed forces, soldiers, aged people, senior citizens centres, mayors, city of caulfield, war memorials, blamey thomas general sir, white t. w. group capt., gullett h. b. major, beaurepaire frank sir m.l.c., kennedy j. a. m.l.c., warner a. g. m.l.c., 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