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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Book, GOOCH, Ruth, Frontier French Island, 2006
... French Island...history...French Island history victoria Frontier French Island Book GOOCH, Ruth Prahran Mechanics' Institute Press ...french island, history, victoria -
Koorie Heritage TrustBook, Bognuda, Joan & Lyal, French Island : preserving the future, 1983
... French Island-History...French Island-History 40p.; ill,; map; bib.; 18 cm. ...40p.; ill,; map; bib.; 18 cm.french island-history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - A Fictional Adventure Story, Jules Verne, Abandoned, 1892
... history rather than speculative technology or invention. Scholars and collectors value it as a strong example of Verne writing in a more “realist” adventure mode, which makes it interesting for assessing the range and seriousness of his writing beyond the overtly science fiction novels. This edition was translated from French to English by William Henry Giles Kingston (1814–1880) who was a prolific British writer and translator, best known for adventure and boys’ fiction, and for helping introduce Jules Verne to English speaking readers. He is credited as the translator of “The Mysterious Island...history rather than speculative technology or invention. Scholars and collectors value it as a strong example of Verne writing in a more “realist” adventure mode, which makes it interesting for assessing the range and seriousness of his writing beyond the overtly science fiction novels. This edition was translated from French to English by William Henry Giles Kingston (1814–1880) who was a prolific British writer and translator, best known for adventure and boys’ fiction, and for helping introduce Jules Verne to English speaking readers. He is credited as the translator of “The Mysterious Island ..."Abandoned" is the second part of Jules Verne’s “The Mysterious Island trilogy”, continuing the story of a group of castaways testing their ingenuity and courage on a remote Pacific island. The 1892 Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington edition is an early English language reprint of this work.This novel is not among Verne’s absolute core masterpieces like “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas” or “Around the World in Eighty Days”. Abandoned (also known as its original French title, "L’Île mystérieuse: Deuxième partie L’Abandonné" picks up the narrative of five or six men (including the engineer Cyrus Harding and the sailor Pencroff) who have already survived a balloon crash and built a rudimentary civilisation on a seemingly uninhabited island. As they explore the island further, they discover signs of a mysterious benefactor and eventually meet the “abandoned” character Ayrton, a former convict who has lived in isolation while the island itself faces natural and human threats that test their survival and moral choices. The story blends adventure, technology, and social Utopian themes, showing how rational cooperation can triumph over hardship and moral degeneration.Hard cover book, Abandoned. Author: Jules Verne Publisher: Sampson Low Marston Searle and Rivington, St. Dunstans House, Fetter Lane Fleet Street, London. EC. Date: 1892 Light blue hardcover with the title on the spine having lettering to spine in black hand written text pen. fiction"Abandoned" is the second part of Jules Verne’s “The Mysterious Island trilogy”, continuing the story of a group of castaways testing their ingenuity and courage on a remote Pacific island. The 1892 Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington edition is an early English language reprint of this work.This novel is not among Verne’s absolute core masterpieces like “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas” or “Around the World in Eighty Days”. Abandoned (also known as its original French title, "L’Île mystérieuse: Deuxième partie L’Abandonné" picks up the narrative of five or six men (including the engineer Cyrus Harding and the sailor Pencroff) who have already survived a balloon crash and built a rudimentary civilisation on a seemingly uninhabited island. As they explore the island further, they discover signs of a mysterious benefactor and eventually meet the “abandoned” character Ayrton, a former convict who has lived in isolation while the island itself faces natural and human threats that test their survival and moral choices. The story blends adventure, technology, and social Utopian themes, showing how rational cooperation can triumph over hardship and moral degeneration.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, ralph eric pattison, jules verne, voyages extraordinaire series, l’école des robinson's -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Author shares his treks, 31/12/2014
... Briar Hill author Graham Patterson discusses his latest book "Coastal Guide to nature and history II: Mornington Peninsula, Western Port Bay, Phillip Island and French Island"....Briar Hill author Graham Patterson discusses his latest book "Coastal Guide to nature and history II: Mornington Peninsula, Western Port Bay, Phillip Island and French Island". ...Briar Hill author Graham Patterson discusses his latest book "Coastal Guide to nature and history II: Mornington Peninsula, Western Port Bay, Phillip Island and French Island".Local authorNews clipping, black text, colour image.Date in pen.graham patterson, briar hill, authors -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPostcard
... islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history ...Taken on an unknown date, depicted is a portrait of a young, unidentified male soldier. He is dressed in an Australian military uniform. It is believed that this soldier was part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the chevron rank insignia visible on the uniform. The placement of this insignia on the sleeve of the right arm suggests that this soldier was either a Warrant Officer or a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Specifically, the number of chevron stripes - here, there are three - are believed to signify a Sergeant ranking. The man in this photograph is also wearing a 'Rising Sun' collar badge on his coat. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on card.Reverse: CARD / JAS.C.CRADDEN, / 182 PITT ST, SYDNEY. / Cecil Johnson / BMM2640.1 /military album, wwi, world war i, postcard, australian army, australian imperial force, aif, sergeant, warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, portrait -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPostcard
... islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history ...Taken on an unknown date, depicted is a portrait of a young, unidentified male soldier. He is dressed in an Australian military uniform. It is believed that this soldier was part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the 'Rising Sun' collar badge on his coat. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on card.Reverse: BMM2640.2 / POST CARD / Write here for Inland Postage only / The Address to be written heremilitary album, wwi, world war i, australian army, australian imperial force, aif, uniform, postcard, portrait -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPostcard
... islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history ...Taken on an unknown date, depicted is a full-length portrait of a young, unidentified male soldier. He is dressed in an Australian military uniform. It is believed that this soldier was part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the chevron rank insignia visible on the uniform. The placement of this insignia on the sleeve of the right arm suggests that this soldier was either a Warrant Officer or a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Specifically, the number of chevron stripes - here, there are two - are believed to signify a Corporal rank. The man in this photograph is also wearing a 'Rising Sun' collar badge on his coat. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card.Reverse: Mendelssohn & Co., / Swanston St., Melbourne / POST CARD / KODAK / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / AUSTRAL / AUSTRAL / KODAK / BMM 2640.3 /military album, world war i, wwi, corporal, portrait, soldier, australian imperial force, aif, postcard, uniform -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPostcard
... islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history ...Taken on an unknown date, depicted is a portrait of a young, unidentified male soldier. He is dressed in an Australian military uniform. It is believed that this soldier was part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the chevron rank insignia visible on the uniform. The placement of this insignia on the sleeve of the right arm suggests that this soldier was either a Warrant Officer or a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Specifically, the number of chevron stripes - here, there are two - are believed to signify a Corporal rank. The man in this photograph is also wearing a 'Rising Sun' collar badge on his coat. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on card.Reverse: BMM 2640.4 / P RD / Write here for Inland Postage on /military album, aif, australian imperial force, corporal, war, wwi, world war i, rising sun, badge, uniform, military -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPostcard
... islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history ...Taken on an unknown date, depicted is a full-length portrait of a young, unidentified male soldier. He is dressed in an Australian military uniform. It is believed that this soldier was part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the 'Rising Sun' collar badge on his coat. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Black and white postcard printed on card.Reverse: BMM 2640 / POST CARD / KODAK / 5 CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / AUSTRAL / AUSTRAL / KODAK / R. McGEEHAN, PHOTO, 57 ELM GROVE RIPPONLEA, / EXTRA COPIES & ENLARGEMENTS OBTAINABLE. /military album, military, war, world war i, wwi, australian imperial force, aif, rising sun, uniform, portrait -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph
... islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history ...Taken on an unknown date, depicted is a portrait of a young, unidentified male soldier kneeling beside a grave in a cemetery. He is dressed in an Australian military uniform. The cemetery pictured is the Arnos Vale Cemetery in Bristol, United Kingdom. There are multiple crosses marking graves in this photograph, all marked in memory of different soldiers who fought with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during World War I. It is believed that the soldier who is kneeling was also part of the Australian Imperial Force. This can be inferred by the chevron rank insignia visible on the uniform. The placement of this insignia on the sleeve of the right arm suggests that this soldier was either a Warrant Officer or a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Another signifier of the Australian Imperial Force uniform are the three inverted chevron stripes positioned on the lower part of the left sleeve, near the wrist. These are called Good Conduct Stripes and were worn by Warrant Officers and NCOs. This patch consisted of a single chevron stripe for each year of military service meeting certain requirements of good conduct. Additionally, the man in this photograph is also wearing a 'Rising Sun' collar badge on his coat. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force. Furthermore, the grave that this unidentified soldier is kneeling next to is the resting place of Private John James (J. J.) Simpson. He was born in Stanley, Victoria in 1883. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in Melbourne, Victoria on 12 July, 1915, with the service number 4909. John James Simpson was then posted to the 60th Company Depot at Seymour for military recruit training. John James Simpson was reported wounded in action in France on 19 July, 1916. He was admitted to 13th General Hospital, France with gunshot wounds to his legs. From Boulogne, France, he traveled to the United Kingdom aboard the Hospital Ship 'St. Denis' for medical care. Upon arrival, he was admitted to 2nd Southern General Hospital, Bristol, England on 27 July, 1916. John James Simpson passed away from his wounds on 1 August, 1916. He was 33 years old.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card.Obverse: A.I.F. / AUSTRALIA / 441, PTE.T. / T (?) / 26B (?) / 6.1.17 / (?) / LANGTON RD. / ST. ANNES PK. / BRISTOL / A.I.F. / AUSTRALIA. / 708, GNR B.L.CRAWFORD. / FR / 5 D.A.C. / 13.2.17 / A.I.F. / AUSTRALIA. / 4481, P (?) D.MORRIS. / (?) / 31.12.(?) / A.I.F. / AUSTRALIA. / 4909, PTE J.J.SIMPSON. / 608(?) / 1.8.16 / Winchester / LANGTON RD. / ST. ANNES PK / BRISTOL / Reverse: 2641 /military album, military, war, world war i, wwi, australian imperial force, aif, j. j. simpson, uniform, cemetery -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPostcard, 1918
... islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history ...It is believed that the photograph on the obverse side of the postcard was taken in 1918. Depicted are ten Australian male soldiers. Their names are transcribed in pencil on the reverse side of the postcard. Each soldier is dressed in a formal military uniform. It is believed that these soldiers were part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the chevron rank insignia visible on the uniforms of nine of ten men. The placement of this insignia on the sleeves of their right arms suggests that they were either Warrant Officers or Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO). Specifically, the number of chevron stripes - here, nine men have three - are believed to signify a Corporal rank. The men pictured on this postcard are also wearing 'Rising Sun' collar badges on their coats. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force. Another characteristic of the Australian Imperial Force uniform are the rectangular colour patches worn by all men on this postcard. In March 1915, a new scheme of unit identification was devised to replace the wearing of unit titles. This consisted of cloth colour patches on the upper arms of a soldier’s tunic. The black and white nature of the record means that we cannot establish which battalion these soldiers were part of. However, one of the handwritten signatures on the reverse side of the postcard reads "W.A. Griggs". This was the signature of Sergeant William Archibald Griggs. Further research shows that Griggs was part of the 5th Australian Division Signals Company. Therefore, it is believed these soldiers were part of the ANZAC Signal Companies. The main role of the Signal Companies during World War I was the laying and maintenance of telephone cables and switchboards, used to connect various units in their area. Furthermore, the man standing in the back row, third from the left side, has an Overseas Service chevron patch on his coat. In January 1918, the Australian Imperial Force approved the wearing of the overseas service chevrons which had been adopted by the British Army. These were embroidered or woven inverted chevrons worn above the cuff on the right arm. Due to a shortage of supply, some men had chevrons privately made. For each year of war service, a blue chevron was awarded, and those men who had embarked in 1914 received a red chevron to indicate that year’s service; however, the black and white nature of the postcard makes it difficult to determine what colours are on this man's patch.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on paper.Obverse: Oh 'Serg!' / Reverse: CARTE POSTALE / 6537 / Correspondance / Adresse / w.a. Grigg / J. Fain / Ruckling / R.J Farrar / (?) / Clarke / L (?) / GFFisher / R. M. Forrest / With Compliments / Sgt's Mess / November 1918 /military album, army, aif, uniform, military, wwi, world war i, rising sun badge, william archibald griggs, anzac, signal companies, postcard, patches, chevron -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPostcard
... islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history ...The photograph on the obverse side of the postcard was taken some time between 1914-1918. Depicted are five unidentified Australian soldiers. They are all dressed in military uniforms. It is believed that these soldiers were part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the 'Rising Sun' collar badges on their coats. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force. Another characteristic of the Australian Imperial Force uniform are rectangular colour patches. One is visible on the soldier in the front row, first from the left on this postcard. In March 1915, a new scheme of unit identification was devised to replace the wearing of unit titles. This consisted of cloth colour patches on the right arms of a soldier’s tunic. The sepia nature of the record means that we cannot determine the colour, and therefore cannot establish which battalion this soldier was part of. Furthermore, the man seated in the middle of the front row has an Overseas Service chevron patch on his coat. In January 1918, the Australian Imperial Force approved the wearing of the overseas service chevrons which had been adopted by the British Army. These were embroidered or woven inverted chevrons worn above the cuff on the right arm. Due to a shortage of supply, some men had chevrons privately made. For each year of war service, a blue chevron was awarded, and those men who had embarked in 1914 received a red chevron to indicate that year’s service; however, the sepia nature of the postcard makes it difficult to determine what colours are on this man's patch.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on paper.Reverse: CARTE POSTALE / hyossest (?) / 6538 /military album, army, aif, australian imperial force, postcard, wwi, world war i, portrait, soldiers -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Letters, 14/01/1918 and April 1922
... WWI history. wwi bob white reina jansson anne davie Bill West Reina West Envelope addressed to: Miss Reina Jansson, Rhyll, Phillip Island, Westernport, Victoria Two hand written letters. One from Bob White to Reina West nee Jansson, written in France ...Reina Jansson later married Bill West. WWI history.Two hand written letters. One from Bob White to Reina West nee Jansson, written in France 14/1/1918. Also envelope from Field Post Office, dated January 18, 1918. Passed by Censor No. 4577. Second letter a bit unclear who it is from and also who to although looks like "Roheina". Writing is different from 1st letter so doesn't seem to be from Bob White. Envelope addressed to: Miss Reina Jansson, Rhyll, Phillip Island, Westernport, Victoriawwi, bob white, reina jansson, anne davie, bill west, reina west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Unknown
... Donated by Stan McFee. memorial cairn rhyll explorers phillip island jessie smith collection stan mcfee On Back: "Rhyll P.Is" Black & White photograph of Stone Memorial Cairn with history of the first explorers who landed at Rhyll. Inscription on Cairn reads: To commemorate the discovery of this Port by Surgeon George Bass 4 Jan 1798 and the visits paid by Lieut.James Grant March 1801 Lieut John Murray Dec 1801 The French under Capt. ...One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph of Stone Memorial Cairn with history of the first explorers who landed at Rhyll. Inscription on Cairn reads: To commemorate the discovery of this Port by Surgeon George Bass 4 Jan 1798 and the visits paid by Lieut.James Grant March 1801 Lieut John Murray Dec 1801 The French under Capt. Baudin April 1802 and Capt. D'Urville Nov 1826 also the establishment of a temporary British Settlement (Fort Domanesq) Dec 1826On Back: "Rhyll P.Is"memorial cairn rhyll, explorers phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph
... Also took stock and passengers between Stony Point, French Island and Cowes from 1933 - 1942. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs Slides Film Steam Ships Transport Black & White Photograph Transport Steam Ships Close up of vehicle on ramps being unloaded. ...Vehicular Ferry SS "Killara". Also took stock and passengers between Stony Point, French Island and Cowes from 1933 - 1942.Close up of vehicle on ramps being unloaded.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, steam ships, transport, black & white photograph, transport, steam ships -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/9
... History unknown - obviously modern local history photographs buildings - historical rural industry coloured photograph john cook churchill island Coloured photograph showing two single gates overlooking paddock and ?French ...History unknown - obviously modernColoured photograph showing two single gates overlooking paddock and ?French Island. Note one Pine tree on either side of photograph.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/79
... The Cairn commemorates the visits of Bass (1799), Grant (1801), Murray (1801) and the French expeditions of 1802 and 1826. local history photographs buildings - historical coloured photograph john cook phillip island Rhyll Cairn Photograph of historic Cairn on Rhyll foreshore. ...The Cairn commemorates the visits of Bass (1799), Grant (1801), Murray (1801) and the French expeditions of 1802 and 1826.Photograph of historic Cairn on Rhyll foreshore.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, rhyll cairn -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/79
... The house was brought from French Island where it was the home of the De La Haye family. local history photographs buildings historic buildings - historical coloured photograph john cook phillip island Findlay Art Gallery White timber house single storey. ...Findlay Art Gallery. The house was brought from French Island where it was the home of the De La Haye family.White timber house single storey. Findlay Art Gallery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, findlay art gallery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Transparencies, 1990's
... Slides in good condition but of a size not currently in use. local history photography photographs slides film buildings historic rural industry agriculture early slides chicory kilns phillip island 8 Transparencies containing a view of Erehwon Point, a Kiln on French Island & a Kiln on Back Beach Road, Phillip Island. ...Slides in good condition but of a size not currently in use.8 Transparencies containing a view of Erehwon Point, a Kiln on French Island & a Kiln on Back Beach Road, Phillip Island.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, buildings, historic, rural industry, agriculture, early slides, chicory kilns, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Cowes pier looking towards French Island
... Copied by John Jansson 1984 local history photography photographs postcards phillip island black & white postcard copy cowes pier french island jetties cowes Scene at Cowes Black & White Postcard. ...Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Postcards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View from Cowes Pier looking towards French Island.Scene at Coweslocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, cowes pier, french island, jetties, cowes -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph
... One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island local history photography photographs maritime technology boats "alvina" shipping ss alvina tankerton french island cowes jetty phillip island john jenner bryant west Photograph of the SS Alvina leaving Cowes for Tankerton Jetty French Island. ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the SS Alvina leaving Cowes for Tankerton Jetty French Island.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, "alvina", shipping, ss alvina, tankerton, french island, cowes jetty phillip island, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1923
... One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island local history photography tablet on the rhyll cairn black & white photograph rhyll cairn george bass exploration John Jenner Bryant West To Commemorate the discovery of this port by Surgeon George Bass, 4 Jan 1798 and the visits paid by Lieut. James Grant, March 1801. Lieut. John Murray, Dec 1801. The French ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandClose up photograph of the Woolamai Granite Tablet on the Cairn at Rhyll.To Commemorate the discovery of this port by Surgeon George Bass, 4 Jan 1798 and the visits paid by Lieut. James Grant, March 1801. Lieut. John Murray, Dec 1801. The French under Capt. Baudin, April 1802 and Capt. D'Urville, Nov. 1826. Also the establishment of a temporary British settlement (Fort Dumaresq) Dec. 1826 local history, photography, tablet on the rhyll cairn, black & white photograph, rhyll cairn, george bass, exploration, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Document - Brochure, FINDLAY Art Gallery, 1974
... French Island as a private home for the De La Haye Family. FINDLAY Art Gallery Art gallery Cowes Tourist brochure De La Haye family FINDLAY Art Gallery, 1910, 1974, Phillip Island Art Award Yellow coloured Brochure, folded in 3, with dark printing advertising the FINDLAY Art Gallery and explaining it’s history. ...The Gallery, located at 10 FINDLAY Street Cowes, was moved from French Island as a private home for the De La Haye Family.Yellow coloured Brochure, folded in 3, with dark printing advertising the FINDLAY Art Gallery and explaining it’s history.FINDLAY Art Gallery, 1910, 1974, Phillip Island Art Awardfindlay art gallery, art gallery, cowes, tourist brochure, de la haye family -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Book, SCOTT, Sir Walter, Quentin Durward
... France history louis XI fiction Labelled 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. ...Labelled 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'.france, history, louis xi, fiction -
Narre Warren and District Family History GroupBook, Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc, Casey Cardinia Collection - Selected articles from the West Gippsland Trader - Volume 1, 2010
... 20 Sep 2007 Longwarry “extra late final” 04 Oct 2007 Platina’s gone but not forgotten 11 Oct 2007 Robert Nield – Murray is back at it 18 Oct 2007 Spetts’ cottage at Walhalla 25 Oct 2007 Across the Alps to Omeo 08 Nov 2007 Where the gold lies deep in settlements that died 15 Nov 2007 Mines aplenty in the Walhalla area 22 Nov 2007 The other Violet Town – Jolly’s 29 Nov 2007 Mallacoota archaeology 06 Dec 2007 The Cassilis township or call it a settlement 13 Dec 2007 George Bass missed French Island 08 Feb 2008 David Mickle relates many stories of railway accidents 11Sep 2008 Lord Howe has a long history 18 Sep 2008 Quarry Hills important link for Berwick 25 Sep 2008 Tall ships, short ships, schooners and sloops 26 Jun 2008 We find Yanakie Jack again 03 Jul 2008 The well known Baw Baw Track 10 Jul 2008 Land of the moon? ...20 Sep 2007 Longwarry “extra late final” 04 Oct 2007 Platina’s gone but not forgotten 11 Oct 2007 Robert Nield – Murray is back at it 18 Oct 2007 Spetts’ cottage at Walhalla 25 Oct 2007 Across the Alps to Omeo 08 Nov 2007 Where the gold lies deep in settlements that died 15 Nov 2007 Mines aplenty in the Walhalla area 22 Nov 2007 The other Violet Town – Jolly’s 29 Nov 2007 Mallacoota archaeology 06 Dec 2007 The Cassilis township or call it a settlement 13 Dec 2007 George Bass missed French Island 08 Feb 2008 David Mickle relates many stories of railway accidents 11Sep 2008 Lord Howe has a long history 18 Sep 2008 Quarry Hills important link for Berwick 25 Sep 2008 Tall ships, short ships, schooners and sloops 26 Jun 2008 We find Yanakie Jack again 03 Jul 2008 The well known Baw Baw Track 10 Jul 2008 Land of the moon? ...Folder containing a table of contents and a selection of articles on Gippsland History by John Wells in the West Gippsland Trader Volume 1. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 30 Oct 1997 Noojee Railway Line is an Engineering Classic 06 Nov 1997 Railways were a kiss of life for small settlements 13 Nov 1997 Erica was a timber and railway town 20 Nov 1997 People fought for railway line through to Stratford 27 Nov 1997 Tiny towns on the Wonthaggi line Vol 16 No 50 Cobungra station has some wild and beautiful country Vol 16 No 51 The explorers we have forgotten Vol 17 No 30 Hallam store became a place for men to gather 14 Feb 2002 Charlie Styles and his dull grey bedford bus Vol 26 No 10 Southern Community names 03 Aug 2006 A bit more Cloverlea 28 Sep 2006 Many airlines were keen to link wide brown land 26 Oct 2006 The ‘run’ at Top Plain 02 Nov 2006 Briagolong and the Garden of Eden 09 Nov 2006 I found a treasure in a milk bar 16 Nov 2006 Got five bob in your pocket, or should I say fifty cents? 23 Nov 2006 Trains were important in developing Gippsland 30 Nov 2006 The main line into Gippsland 07 Dec 2006 Alfred Howitt was a great man who deserves recognition Dec 2006? Christmas again? Already? 15 Feb 2007 The Great Southern Railway 08 Mar 2007 Expectations about water quality have changed since the old days 29 Mar 2007 Navigating by tree tops 12 Apr 2007 The Gippsland railway branch lines were very important in many ways 26 Apr 2007 Some community names from our northern hills 10 May 2007 Community names at the eastern end 24 May 2007 A shorter railway with big tonnages 31 May 2007 Cerberus was the guard dog 07 Jun 2007 Suburban stations in Gippsland 14 Jun 2007 How many Longwarry schools were there? 21 Jun 2007 Traralgon run was Hobson’s choice 28 Jun 2007 Maiden and Mormon and Happy Go Lucky 05 Jul 2007 Consider the humble rabbit trap 12 Jul 2007 Five acre blocks are everywhere 26 Jul 2007 Fencing, but not the Olympic variety 02 Aug 2007 Hanging the barbed wire fences 09 Aug 2007 Collecting and keeping the tucker we gathered 23 Aug 2007 The Longwarry Primary School itself 30 Aug 2007 Surveyors did it hard down Poowong way 06 Sep 2007 Back to the Poowong story 13 Sep 2007 A “think piece” or an indulgence? 20 Sep 2007 Longwarry “extra late final” 04 Oct 2007 Platina’s gone but not forgotten 11 Oct 2007 Robert Nield – Murray is back at it 18 Oct 2007 Spetts’ cottage at Walhalla 25 Oct 2007 Across the Alps to Omeo 08 Nov 2007 Where the gold lies deep in settlements that died 15 Nov 2007 Mines aplenty in the Walhalla area 22 Nov 2007 The other Violet Town – Jolly’s 29 Nov 2007 Mallacoota archaeology 06 Dec 2007 The Cassilis township or call it a settlement 13 Dec 2007 George Bass missed French Island 08 Feb 2008 David Mickle relates many stories of railway accidents 11Sep 2008 Lord Howe has a long history 18 Sep 2008 Quarry Hills important link for Berwick 25 Sep 2008 Tall ships, short ships, schooners and sloops 26 Jun 2008 We find Yanakie Jack again 03 Jul 2008 The well known Baw Baw Track 10 Jul 2008 Land of the moon? 07 Aug 2008 I loved eeling in the Tarago River 14 Aug 2008 Don’t let the red steer loose 28 Aug 2008 Yes, there is a place called Jumbuk 04 Sep 2008 The land of the big trees 23 Oct 2008 Still looking for Gippsland’s first town 13 Nov 2008 Journey to the bowels of the earth 30 Oct 2008 For King and Country – J.M. Laidlaw 06 Nov 2008 Jesse Huggett lived an adventurous life 22 Nov 2008 Churchill Island, yet again 04 Dec 2008 Bowman’s Track – if we can find it 11 Dec 2008 Draining of the great Koo Wee Rup Swamp 18 Dec 2008 The swampies had a go 02 Apr 2009 Looking for natural gas not offshore oil 21 Aug 2008 The Dreaded Summer Wildfire 17 Jul 2008 The Tangel (or Tanjil) hills District 7 Feb 2012 The Tanjil Area Goldrush 29 Aug 2013 Saddled and Spurred 9 Feb 2012 Many Racecourses Have Disappeared 16 Feb 2012 Fraser’s Hotel in Glenmaggie 23 Feb 2012 “Nothing Today, Jack!” on the Berwick Hill 1 Mar 2012 The Schnapper Point Line 8 Mar 2012 The Imaginary Town of Tambo 22 Mar 2012 The Tanjil Story Part One 15 Mar 2012 Inverloch Served Mosquito Fleet of Mis-Matched Boats 21 Jun 2012 The Last Bits of the Line 29 Mar 2012 “Gold Rush” to the Tanjil Area led to Reef Mining Companies 16 Aug 2012 New Life for Old Port Welshpool? 30 Aug 2012 The Capital of South Gippsland 28 Jun 2012 The Last Bits of the Line 5 Jul 2012 Ferdinand Von Mueller - a Man of Knowledge 12 Jul 2012 Stones in the Creek 19 Jul 2012 Gembrook - an Attractive Little Town 7 Jun 2012 Getting Rid of the Wood 21 Mar 2013 Getting Into Orbost 13 Dec ? Metung - A BEnd in the River 20 Sep 2012 The Royal Victorian Navy 6 Dec 2012 Tree Ferns to Blackberries 22 Nov 2012 Nowa Nowa Arm and Boggy Creek 18 Oct 2012 Home of the Baw Baw Frog 1 Nov 2012 Clearing the Hills 11 Oct 2012 The Loss of the Monumental City 4 Oct 2012 The Waterloo Township 13 Sep 2012 Birth of the Shire of Morwell 27 Sep 2012 George Black and Tarwin Meadows 9 Aug 2012 The Forgotten Corner of Gippsland 27 Mar 2008 Thomas William Harrison’s Family 3 Jul ? Railway was Enormous Value to Swamp Country 19 Jun 2008 The Narre Warren Reserve Gates 12 Jun 2008 Heavy Harry is a Pretty Crook Giant 2 May ? Small Settlements on a Long Gippsland Track 5 Jun 2008 Land of Bullumwaal ot “Two Spears” 29 May 2008 Bigger Stops on a Long Road 15 May 2008 Crossing the Beautiful Snowy River 17 Apr 2008 I Remember Uncle Jack aqs an Old Man with Something Wrong 25 Jun 2009 The Murder of Cornelius Green 2 Jul 2009 Captain James Cook was too Late 5 Sep 2013 Oil and the Gippsland Lakes 18 Jun 2009 The Suburbs Around Sale 13 May 2010 The Boag Generations go on and on in Gippsland 27 May 2010 Underwater Coal at Yallourn Open Cut 4 Nov 2010 Narracan - the Aboriginal Name for Crow 23 Apr 2009 Driving Along the Omeo Track 2 Dec 2010 Remembering Those Old Wives’ Tales that we all Grew up with 16 Apr 2009 Myrtlebank, the Lost Suburb 16 Dec 2010 The Tragedy of the Loch Ard 9 Dec 2010 The Latrobe River Wharf on the East Bank 2 Jun 2011 Stony Creek Township’s Quiet Past 17 Mar 2011 William Barak Saw the Whites Take Over 5 May 2011 The Squatters’ Names Still Here 12 May 2011 The Diary of C.A.Ramsden (part one) 26 May 2011 South Coast Towns, 1891 19 May 2011 The Second Part of C.A.Ramsden’s Diary 28 Apr 2011 Squatter Names Still Remain on our Maps 13 Oct 2011 The Resting Place of 1131 Australians 29 Sep 2011 The Mitchell Valley Hopfields Oct 6 Lest We Forget - Lijssenthoek 10 Nov 2011 The Kurnai Men UNKNOWN The Returning of Captain Joe McLaughlin 6 Jun 2013 The Marlo Plains 16 May 2013 Bain’s Border Hotel 23 May ? The Mystery Map 30 May 2013 Finding a Road to the Jordan 4 Apr 2013 Rick Solves Mystery of American Captain 2 May ? The Haunted Hills - Tall Story or Truth? 18 Apr ? Interesting Times 15 Aug 2013 Remembering the Good Times 11 Dec 2014 The Old Sale Road - an Important Link 26 Mar 2015 Difficult to Know the Real Story 27 Nov 2014 The State’s Real Birthday 12 Sep 2013 The Herald 1925 2 Oct 2014 Beacons of Hope 9 Oct 2014 The Joys of Parenthood 6 Nov 2014 Aboriginal Life in Gippsland 30 Oct 2014 Growing up in Gippsland - Harriett Quigley 26 Sep 2013 The McHaffie Diary 19 Sep 2013 Outtrim - Once a Boom Town 10 Oct 2013 Happy Hundredth Birthday 4 Sep 2014 Many Towns Simply Disappeared 17 Jul 2014 Long Distance Farmer 25 Sep 2014 Sam Anderson - Gippsland’s First Farmer 28 Aug 2014 Local Oil 90 Years Ago 6 Mar 2014 A Fiery Summer - 1898 20 Feb 2014 The Corduroy Roads 8 May 2014 The Darkness Within 13 Mar ? Draining the Moe Swamp 1 May 2014 Any Ideas on Old Cannon? 3 Jul 2014 The Magnificent Snowy 14 Aug 2014 Two Gems in the Hills 19 Jun 2014 The Towns Down the Line 27 Feb 2014 State School 2502, Longwarry 18 Sep 2014 Lakes a Natural Fishing Ground 15 May 2014 Police Down the Ages 22May 2014 Iron Horse Came at a Walk 29 May 2014 Prom’s Early Attraction 12 Jun 2014 A Brief History of Meeniyan 5 Jun 2014 Ride on the Old Great Southern 26 Jun 2014 When Victoria Police Went on Strike 23 Apr 2015 Grandma’s Family Lost Heavily 11 Jun 2015 A Rail Journey Almost to Orbost 28 May 2015 Second Battle of Hastings 4 Jun 2015 Dandenong to Trafalgar by Train 18 Jun 2015 The Travelling Picture Man 19 Feb 2015 Water was a Problem 5 Feb 2015 Sandy Point Return Invokes Memories 24 Oct 2013 Lyrebirds Nesting in Trees? 12 Mar 2015 Supplying Melbourne’s Water 9 Aug 2015 They Shall Not Grow Old as we That Are Left 9 Jul 2015 National Parks a Valuable Resource 11 Sep 2014 Living Through the Best and the Worst 12 Feb 2015 Fishing is Part of Port’s History 26 Feb 2015 Chance Lost to Eliminate Rabbits 5 Mar 2015 Bloomfield - End of the Line, in a Way 11 Jul ? Emerald Primary School 22 Aug 2013 The Heartbreak Hills 17 Oct 2013 Port Albert, Land of Elephants 14 Nov 2013 Bullumwaal Land of Two Spears 28 Nov 2013 Coalville - the Forgotten Mine 5 Dec 2013 Early Travel with the Bishop 12 Dec 2013 Bishop Perry in Gippsland 19 Dec 2013 The Great Sale Goldfields Hoax 20 Mar 2014 A Chance to Dazzle the Kids 27 Mar 2014 More of Those Creeks and Rivers 3 Apr 2014 The Arctocephalus is With us Still 10 Apr 2014 Upper Yarra Dam had an Early Start UNKNOWN Harkaway’s Colorful History Contains Some Doubtful Tales UNKNOWN Berwick and the Peninsula in 1886non-fictionwonthaggi railway line towns, great southern railway, baw baw track -
Churchill Island Heritage PrecinctFunctional object - Name Plate, c. 1930s, 1940s
... Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936-1963 and served as dentist with the AEF and British forces in England and France 1917-1919, recorded in the history of the Royal Australian Army Dental Corps. ...The Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s to 1900s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this name plate represents the Jenkins era.Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936-1963 and served as dentist with the AEF and British forces in England and France 1917-1919, recorded in the history of the Royal Australian Army Dental Corps. The name plate was used by Harry Jenkins for his dentist practice, Collins St, Melbourne. Rectangular brass name plate, one recessed screw hole per corner.Front: "E.H. JENKINS / DENTIST" Reverse: "SRIATS PU" (UP STAIRS backwards)harry jenkins, churchill island, dentistry, collins st -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Rev. Benjamin Danks, 19th C
... Islands (Rabaul, 1975). MICHAEL HORSBURGH Electronic Version © Southern Cross College, 2004. Content © Evangelical History Association of Australia and the author, 2004. danks, benjamin new britain Photocopy of page from a book (A4 size) with pictures of Danks and Mrs. Danks and a map showing New Britain and New Ireland and the mission stations of the New Britain district of the Wesleyan Methodist Mission and the sites of the Free Colony of New France ...Benjamin Danks was b. 1853 England, ordained 1878, and died 1921 in Rookwood, NSW. DANKS, Benjamin (1853-1921) Michael Horsburgh, DANKS, BENJAMIN (b. Wednesbury, England, 12 Feb 1853; d. Sydney, NSW, 12 April 1921). Methodist missionary in New Britain and missionary administrator. Benjamin Danks migrated to Vic with his family when a young child. He entered the Wesleyan Methodist ministry in 1878 and was sent with his wife, Emma, daughter of John and Elizabeth Watsford, to join the Rev George Brown in the newly established missionary venture on the Duke of York group in New Britain, where he remained for nine years. An opponent of 'blackbirding', the traffic in indentured island labour for the Australian sugar cane industry, he warned local inhabitants not to go aboard any vessel recruiting labour for distant places, much to the displeasure of the labour traders. In 1880 he participated in the rescue of the survivors of the ill-fated settlement established by the Marquis de Rays. In 1907 he succeeded George Brown as the general secretary of Foreign Missions for the Methodist Church of Australasia and was president of the NSW Conference in 1908. He retired in 1918 and died in 1921 after a long illness attributed to the privations of his missionary career. Danks was highly regarded as a linguist and published the first book in the Tolai language of New Britain. He was a strong supporter of state legislation to control social evils, and to ensure pure food and drugs. He was an ardent temperance advocate. George Brown, An Autobiography (London, 1908); New South Wales Methodist Conference, Souvenir of the Presidency of the Rev. Benjamin Danks (Sydney, 1909); Wallace Deane (ed), In Wild New Britain (Sydney, 1933); Neville Threlfall, One Hundred Years in the Islands (Rabaul, 1975). MICHAEL HORSBURGH Electronic Version © Southern Cross College, 2004. Content © Evangelical History Association of Australia and the author, 2004.Photocopy of page from a book (A4 size) with pictures of Danks and Mrs. Danks and a map showing New Britain and New Ireland and the mission stations of the New Britain district of the Wesleyan Methodist Mission and the sites of the Free Colony of New France.danks, benjamin, new britain -
Dandenong & District Historical SocietyJournal, Dandenong & District Historical Society, Gipps-Land Gate Vol45 No2, 2018
... Hotel history Early education in Dandenong Interesting Milestones Family Histories An interesting group of Early Dandenong Personalities, Places and Events A5 size publication of the Gipps-Land Gate, October, 2018 featuring an old picture of Dandenong on the cover. The Gartside Family Ken Gartside And French Island ...An interesting group of Early Dandenong Personalities, Places and EventsA5 size publication of the Gipps-Land Gate, October, 2018 featuring an old picture of Dandenong on the cover. The Gartside Family Ken Gartside And French Island French Island - A Unique Environment Threatened McLeod Prison Farm On French Island 1916-1976 Early Attempts To Establish Businesses On French Island French Island's First Barge Pegasus Takes To The Water At Tooradin Champion Of The People - John Woods Did You Know? Vale: Gwen Matthews Arrival In Dandenong Harking Back 75 Years An interesting group of Early Dandenong Personalities, Places and Eventshotel history, early education in dandenong, interesting milestones, family histories -
Mont De LanceyBook, Edith F. Carey et al, The Channel Islands, 1924
... Travel books Books Channle Islands History An up-to-date account of The Channel Islands to sketch out the history of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark, pointing out a few of the many legends and traditions associated with them, the storm and stress through which they have battled, some of the remnants of feudalism which they have managed to preserve, and certain conspicuous men and women who once lived in them. Mr Wimbush has painted them as they are - these delectable fragments of France ...An up-to-date account of The Channel Islands to sketch out the history of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark, pointing out a few of the many legends and traditions associated with them, the storm and stress through which they have battled, some of the remnants of feudalism which they have managed to preserve, and certain conspicuous men and women who once lived in them. Mr Wimbush has painted them as they are - these delectable fragments of France.A blue self patterned hardcover non fiction book with the title printed in gold lettering: Channel Islands Edith. Carey (author), Henry Wimbush (illustrator) and the publisher A&C Black at the bottom.It has a damaged white paper dustjacket with the same information printed in blue lettering as well as a coloured illustration of The Sister Rocks, Alderney in a blue lined frame. The back of the jacket has a list of Books and Postcards on the Channel Islands with details and prices. There is an inscription on the right hand endpapers written in faded black ink. Opposite the tile page is a frontispiece coloured illustration of St. Peter-Port, Guernsey, from the Pool. There are several coloured illustrations throughout the book.p.226non-fictionAn up-to-date account of The Channel Islands to sketch out the history of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark, pointing out a few of the many legends and traditions associated with them, the storm and stress through which they have battled, some of the remnants of feudalism which they have managed to preserve, and certain conspicuous men and women who once lived in them. Mr Wimbush has painted them as they are - these delectable fragments of France.travel books, books, channle islands, history -
Mont De LanceyBook, Ferdinand Brock Tupper, Esq, The History of Guernsey and its Bailiwick; with occasional Notices of Jersey, 1976
... History of Guernsey and its Bailiwick; With Occasional Notices of Jersey. The Bailiwick of Guernsey is comprised of the Islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. Situated 10 to 30 miles off the north-west coast of France ...This book is The History of Guernsey and its Bailiwick; With Occasional Notices of Jersey. The Bailiwick of Guernsey is comprised of the Islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. Situated 10 to 30 miles off the north-west coast of France, the Channel Islands are not part of the United Kingdom. They are dependent territories of the British Crown, as successor to the Dukes of Normandy.A faded, damaged burgundy colour hardcover book with an embossed self pattern on the cover. It's title: The History of Guernsey is printed in gold lettering on the spine with the author's surname Tupper, Second Edition, London and the publisher Simpkin, Marshall at the bottom. Protecting each black and white illustration is a tissue paper page. Pp. 596. At the back there is an Appendix and Index.non-fictionThis book is The History of Guernsey and its Bailiwick; With Occasional Notices of Jersey. The Bailiwick of Guernsey is comprised of the Islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. Situated 10 to 30 miles off the north-west coast of France, the Channel Islands are not part of the United Kingdom. They are dependent territories of the British Crown, as successor to the Dukes of Normandy.history, history of guernsey, ancient history
