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Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Karen Farrington, Victory in the Pacific: The Fight for the Pacific Islands 1942-45, 2005
Printed in ChinaSoftcover with maroon title section. Black and white photo on cover shows US troops raising an American flag.On first page "Donated by Jen B(?) family".books, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Neil C Smith AM, Rose Force. The First to Fight, c.1998
Book, pink soft cover with red vinyl binding over staples, title in black print, 24 pages.books, military, history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Fire - The Story of a Community's Fight against Fire
This book graphically describes events both terrible and entertaining as it affected the citizens of Warrandyte and surrounding communities. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, My fight for a job, 06/04/2016
Vietnam veteran and Montmorency resident Kevin Dudman seeks employment but believes his age is against him.News clipping, black text, colour image.kevin dudman, montmorency, vietnam veterans -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book. WW1. Regimental History, ENDURE AND FIGHT. 4th Light Horse, 2011
Hard CoverLimited Edition (Details see image DSCF6180.JPG) Dedication Panel (Details see image DSCF6181.JPG) Frontiespiece signed by Author (Details see image DSCF6182.JPG) -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, Bitter and Sweet - The fight for survival by those with everything to lose by Monbulk Historical Society, 2016
This book focuses on the minute books of the Monbulk Progress and Fruit Growers Association from 16 October 1918 and explores the background to, and the significant issues and events reflected in the minutes eg. industrial relations, transport, marketing and corruption. The memoirs of George A'Vard relate his experiences in growing and carting raspberries.Soft cover bookmonbulk historical society, monbulk progress and fruit growers association, george a'vard -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 8 The Dog Fight, 1963
The Flying Dogtor and Elvis Evil Eagle crashed mid air and the Dogtor helped Elvis gain control and rescued him. Thee Dogtor then tried to loosen a pile of logs that were blocking the creek and making the flood worse, but the effort sent his plane into a spin.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 3 pagesPage 1: spelling correction, hand writtenthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sculpture - Wood Carving, Spanish Fight Bull
Kurt Lewinski was a Dunera boy. Formerly a refugee of England 1938, originally from Berlin. Transported to Australia in 1940.Hand carved Bull. Polished teak.K Lewinski 1996lewinski, dunera, woodwork, sculpture, 8th employment co. -
Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Newspaper clipping, Fight like a girl... and get away with it, 5 February 2007
Newspaper clipping from MX. Captioned photo of two people right of frame in front of a fence with graffiti.classes, cultural structures and establishments -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Hedge fight off by Mike Bruce
Summary update of Centenary AppealNewspaper article about complaints raised by a lobby group regarding 90 hedges that overhung footpaths and were dangerous for the vision impaired. Council implemented a new policy and the group dropped its equal opportunity complaint against Stonnington Council.1 newspaper article cut from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, stonnington council, advocacy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Freeway Land Fight, 1984
The State Labor Government wants to sell the Healesville Freeway Reservation land which action is being opposed by the Opposition Party.The State Labor Government wants to sell the Healesville Freeway Reservation land which action is being opposed by the Opposition Party.The State Labor Government wants to sell the Healesville Freeway Reservation land which action is being opposed by the Opposition Party.healesville freeway reservation, opposed -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Residents to fight church's $70 M plan, 2013
Seventh Day Adventist Church development of property opposite the Blackburn Lake SanctuarySeventh Day Adventist Church development of property opposite the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary encompassing a 151 dwelling retirement village, auditorium, shop and cafe, with 300 car spaces.Seventh Day Adventist Church development of property opposite the Blackburn Lake Sanctuaryseventh day adventist church, blackburn lake sanctuary, retirement homes and villages -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Panel takes up fight, 1997
Article on opposition to a planned development at 456 Mitcham Road, by Friends of Walker Estate.Article on opposition to a planned development at 456 Mitcham Road, by Friends of Walker Estate.Article on opposition to a planned development at 456 Mitcham Road, by Friends of Walker Estate.city of whitehorse, friends of walker estate, mitcham road, mitcham, no. 456, land subdivision -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Vow to fight apartment building plan, 2007
Mitcham Residents Association opposes demolition of Tudor-style house and cutting down of many trees on the site of 520 Mitcham Road.Mitcham Residents Association opposes demolition of Tudor-style house and cutting down of many trees on the site of 520 Mitcham Road.Mitcham Residents Association opposes demolition of Tudor-style house and cutting down of many trees on the site of 520 Mitcham Road.mitcham residents association, hogg, tony, chamberlain, david, mitcham road mitcham, no. 520 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Rally to fight towers, 2004
Rally against Mitcham towers to be held on 12 June 2004, to be organised by Councillors Chris Aubrey and Sharon Partridge incl photoRally against Mitcham towers to be held on 12 June 2004, to be organised by Councillors Chris Aubrey and Sharon Partridge incl photoRally against Mitcham towers to be held on 12 June 2004, to be organised by Councillors Chris Aubrey and Sharon Partridge incl photoaubrey, chris, partridge, sharon, hogg, tony, benne, bert, mitcham residents' group, high-rise buildings, colombo street, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Heritage fight is on, 2006
Whitehorse Council will endeavour to have Surrey Lodge, a Tudor Revival villa, to be heritage listed. Photo of Cr. Chris AubreyWhitehorse Council will endeavour to have Surrey Lodge, a Tudor Revival villa, to be heritage listed. Photo of Cr. Chris AubreyWhitehorse Council will endeavour to have Surrey Lodge, a Tudor Revival villa, to be heritage listed. Photo of Cr. Chris Aubreysurrey lodge, aubrey, chris -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Freedom fight has happy end, 2005?
Whitehorse's Hungarian population celebrate the 50th anniversary of the revolution in Budapest (photo).Whitehorse's Hungarian population celebrate the 50th anniversary of the revolution in Budapest (photo).Whitehorse's Hungarian population celebrate the 50th anniversary of the revolution in Budapest (photo).hungarian community, kocsis, ibolya, kocsis, margit -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Allen & Unwin et al, The men who persevered : Australia's most highly decorated unit to fight in the Viet Nam War, 2005
The story of the forst Australians to serve in Vietnam - the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam.Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.418.non-fictionThe story of the forst Australians to serve in Vietnam - the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, australian army training team vietnam - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Caps & Flints Press, Born to fight : Major Charles Joseph Ross DSO : a definitive study of his life, 2002
A biography of Major Charles Joseph Ross DSOIndex, bibliography, ill, maps, p.200.non-fictionA biography of Major Charles Joseph Ross DSOboer war 1899-1902 - biography, charles joseph ross - biography -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Simon & Schuster, The resistance : the French fight against the Nazis, 2009
The French resistance to Nazi occupation during World War II was a struggle in which ordinary people fought for their liberty, despite terrible odds and horrifying repression. Hundreds of thousands of Frenchmen and women carried out an armed struggle against the Nazis, producing underground anti-fascist publications and supplying the Allies with vital intelligence. Based on hundreds of French eye-witness accounts and including recently-released archival material, The Resistance uses dramatic personal stories to take the reader on one of the great adventures of the 20th century.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.403.non-fictionThe French resistance to Nazi occupation during World War II was a struggle in which ordinary people fought for their liberty, despite terrible odds and horrifying repression. Hundreds of thousands of Frenchmen and women carried out an armed struggle against the Nazis, producing underground anti-fascist publications and supplying the Allies with vital intelligence. Based on hundreds of French eye-witness accounts and including recently-released archival material, The Resistance uses dramatic personal stories to take the reader on one of the great adventures of the 20th century.world war 1939-1945 - resistance, france - german occupation - 1940-1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Fontana / Collins, Douglas Bader, fight for the sky : the story of the Spitfire and the Hurricane, 1975
Douglas Bader tells the inspiring story of the Battle of Britain from the viewpoint of 'The Few'. Using superb illustrations he traces the development of the Spitfire and Hurricane and describes the nail-biting actions of those who flew them against far superior numbers of enemy aircraft. As an added bonus, other well-known fighter aces including Johnnie Johnson, 'Laddie' Lucas and Max Aikten contribute to Douglas's book, no doubt out of affe.Index, ill, p.190.non-fictionDouglas Bader tells the inspiring story of the Battle of Britain from the viewpoint of 'The Few'. Using superb illustrations he traces the development of the Spitfire and Hurricane and describes the nail-biting actions of those who flew them against far superior numbers of enemy aircraft. As an added bonus, other well-known fighter aces including Johnnie Johnson, 'Laddie' Lucas and Max Aikten contribute to Douglas's book, no doubt out of affe.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operarions - britain, spitfire, hurricane -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Russell Morison, SUSTAINING THE FIGHT-ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS (RAASC) OPERATIONS IN VIETNAM : Aussie Diggers Supporting the Combat Force in the Vietnam War, 2021
The story of Australian Army support operations during the Vietnam conflict.Ill, maps, p.240.non-fictionThe story of Australian Army support operations during the Vietnam conflict.royal australian army service corps, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - australian participation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat and The Age, "Fight to save Ballarat trams", "Paddle Steamer Study Planned", 1971
Set of two newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Age, p4, dated May 31, 1971 of the setting up of the BTPS by a group of young people the previous day. Has photo of a group taking a photo of the driver (Mr. Les Bird) holding the trolley pole rope. Notes that they hope to keep six trams going, tram to be operated on a voluntary basis similar to Puffing Billy, many of the group were Melbourne students and that the Ballarat contingent was consciously small. The first cutting also has a small piece on the top edge, cut out from the same newspaper referring to the article on page 4, titled "TRAMS". (Source newspaper advised by Alan Bradley 5/7/02 and updated). Second is from The Courier, Ballarat, 8/6/1971, about a Murray River paddle steamer company writing to the City of Ballaarat offering to undertake a feasibility study and discuss with Council the operation of pleasure craft on Lake Wendouree, Also mentions the establishment of the BTPS and its proposals and its letter to Council. See Reg, Item 2487 for print of photograph supplied by the AGE newspaper July 2002. Second copy from donation of the Tom Murray Estate added 20-11-2016. Full image of newspaper article added as image i2. See also Reg Item 7033 for other photographs and tramcar notes.In red ink on the second cutting, below the first paragraph "8-6-71"trams, tramways, paddle steamer, lake wendouree, charters, museum establishment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "End of the Line for Ballarat Trams", "Buses by mid-1971", "Union Plans Fight", 8/07/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier of Ballarat of Wednesday July 8, 1970, part of front page reporting that a privately owned bus service seems certain to replace Ballarat trams by the middle of next year. Government expected to abolish Ballarat and Bendigo trams at the September sittings of Parliament. The Mayor Cr. Mills said he would be disappointed if the Government did not act immediately to abolish the trams. Notes the Government now has a majority in both houses, large financial loss from tram operation, Labour and Union opposition, Council considers the equipment out of date. Quotes Mayor, Cr. Mills, Quotes Secretary of Tramways Employees' Union - Mr. E. R. Courtney, Save Our Trams Committee, 100 men employed in Ballarat, and general details.In top right corner on red ink, circled is a name - not known.trams, tramways, closure, tramway employees' union, bus replacement, cr. mills -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Fight Drags On Over Ex-School Site Plans, 28/07/1992 12:00:00 AM
Local Residents make submissions to the Community Services & Planning Committee of Nunawading CouncilLocal Residents make submissions to the Community Services & Planning Committee of Nunawading Council over siting of 22% Open Public Space on former Middlefield Primary School site.Local Residents make submissions to the Community Services & Planning Committee of Nunawading Council middlefield primary school, city of nunawading, primary schools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Lodge is losing its fight for survival, 1994
Forest Hill's Strathdon lodge looks set to lose its two year battle for survival.Forest Hill's Strathdon lodge looks set to lose its two year battle for survival.Forest Hill's Strathdon lodge looks set to lose its two year battle for survival.strathdon community, aged people -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nuna rallies for new fight, 1995, 1999
Article describing the change in building regulations to allow 'low-intensity and density' housing .Article describing the change in building regulations to allow 'low-intensity and density' housing . Residents objected to the change as they saw it as a threat to the environment. Prefers specifically to units being built in Glen Ebor Avenue. Note attached in 1999 by Jean Uhl on consequent building of the units and their effect.Article describing the change in building regulations to allow 'low-intensity and density' housing .city of whitehorse, glen ebor avenue, blackburn, building permits, residential development, uhl, jean -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New Mayor's fight for City, 1994
New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.local government, city of nunawading, spurr, noel, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fight for leafy site
Whitehorse Council refuses plans for 37 unit development at 520 Mitcham Road MitchamWhitehorse Council refuses plans for 37 unit development at 520 Mitcham Road MitchamWhitehorse Council refuses plans for 37 unit development at 520 Mitcham Road Mitchamtrees, mitcham road, mitcham, no. 520, planning development, hogg, tony, mitcham residents' association, reid, jo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Residents fight against land sale, 18/03/1992 12:00:00 AM
Middlefield Primary School site in North Blackburn.Anger over sale of Middlefield Primary School site in North Blackburn. Petition addressed to John Harrowfield (Minister for Finance) attracted 550 signatures.Middlefield Primary School site in North Blackburn.moran, jane, harrowfield, john, pescott, middlefield primary school, blackburn north