William Turner, a Scottish born free-lance designer, who was contracted to GP&J Baker, painted the image on which the design was based in 1918. Turner had trained as a furniture designer before leaving for London in the 1890s, where he rose to prominence as an Arts & Crafts designer. The bird that gives this design its name is adapted from Robert Havell’s ‘A Collection of Birds of Paradise’, published in 1835, and was a favourite of Victorian chintz designers.“Paradise Bird” has been in continuous production since its creation. The hand-block print, of which these curtains are an early example, was supplemented by a version engraved on copper rollers in 1962, and was updated onto screens in 1982. The curtains have significance to the collection because of their intrinsic value and for the link to one of the historic mansions in the City of Boroondara. The curtains by G.P & J Baker of London use one of the exemplary designs in this manufacturer’s output. The first use of the design was in 1918, following the Great War, and the design is said to reflect the hope for peace which was a feature of the postwar years. The curtains are an early example of the Paradise Bird design, and were block printed. A pair of curtains originally situated in one of the front reception rooms of 'Tourmont' in Balwyn Road, Balwyn (now Fintona Girls’ School). The fabric in the curtains was manufactured by the English firm of GP&J Baker. The textile design is variably named as ‘Paradise Bird’ or more recently, ‘Hydrangea Bird’. Turner’s bird perches in a blossoming branch directly above a woodpecker, which is an attribute of Mars, god of war. Thus the design reads as a symbolic statement where War is reversed and Paradise returns (a hopeful message at the end of WWI). “Paradise Bird” has been in continuous production since its creation. . curtains, fabric design, historic buildings

Black wooden shield with red over blue square with gold anchor, wheel and wingsDet 11 MC GP RAE vietnam. Vung Tau Nui Dat. WO2 Barry Greenberger 1970-71, WO2 Barry Greenbergerplaque, det 11 mc gp rae vietnam

This military Training document produced as a "precis"- to provide a background for instruction." BY - WO Wing, "School of Infantry - Reproduced by OR Trg Wg. 4 Trg Gp."Document - paper, off white, facsimile with paper cover front and book. 79 pages, cut plain paper. Pages fastened in book form with a 2 piece metal fastener.documents, traditions, military

Yields information about newspaper articles about the problem of cyclists and the tramway rails at depot junction.Two sheets from The Ballarat Courier, regarding issues with the tram tracks at Depot junction and cyclists. .1 - Front page with headline "Tram track rider woes" of The Courier, Ballarat, 19/3/2011 written by Kim Stephens, photo Dominic O'Brien, and on page 2, GP Phillip Dover who was injured after falling off his bicycle. Page 3 - The Courier, 22/3/2011 - "I have the answer", about Kelvin England with a suggestion of a rubber tube in the flangeway, including a photograph. Article by Pat Nolan, Photo Lachlan Bence. depot junction, cyclists

Pamphlet or booklet - 20 pages, full colour printed on gloss paper with a fold out map at the rear, centre stapled titled "How to race 400,000 people to the GP". Published by The Met for the 1997 Grand Prix. Has details of the services, major loading points, rosters at the depot, traffic management, door procedures, crew arrangements and a calendar of events. Includes maps in the front of the Albert Park and the race course and loading points. Published for crew use., but the Union went on strike for the period of the event and that it was not used. pdf copy added 28/9/17.trams, tramways, grand prix, albert park, events, the met

Ill, maps, p.414.non-fictionAn anthropological description of native life in New Guinescultural anthropology, papua new guinea - social life and customs

Boots: GP meaning General Purpose. Simply called by soldiers GP's. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Boots, GP, black, high sided, lace up, leather. .1) Left foot. .2) Right foot.Oliver [up arrow] Final Inspection 8 - 8D Written: P Ballmilitary, footwear

Boots GP meaning General Purpose. Simply called by soldiers GP's. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Boots, GP, black, high sided, lace up, leather. .1) Left foot. .2) Right foot.R [up arrow] Size Fitting T.B - Made in Australia 9 Written: P BALLmilitary, footwear

Vietnam Veteran P. UMINA 3792233. Refer Cat No 2446 for his service detailsPair high sided black, general purpose (GP) army boots issued to troops in Vietnam.“DUNLOP MADE IN AUSTRALIA 7/ On inside top L/H Boot, “P. Umina 7/6”passchendaele barracks trust, boots, gp, vietnam, army

GP Bootsuniform, c1960, tri

GP bootsuniform, 1970, army

GP bootsuniform, vietnam, army

GP bootsuniform, 1976, army

Black GP bootsuniform, 2000, raaf

GP. Size 15.uniform, c1960, tri

Boots GP Blackuniform, korea, army

Boots Black GPuniform, 1956

Boots GP Sand Colouruniform, c2000, army

RAAF Base Laverton (now part of RAAF Williams after the merger with RAAF Point Cook) was one of Australia’s earliest and most important Air Force establishments, operating from the 1920s and playing a major role in training, aircraft testing, logistics, and wartime expansion. The Laverton airfield was decommissioned in 1996, ending flying operations. Much of the site has now been converted into a residential housing estate. The Laverton site contains two Commonwealth Heritage‑listed precincts, Officers’ Mess and the Eastern Hangars & West Workshops precincts.A Group Captain in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is a senior officer (Rank O‑6) whose core role is to command a base, a large wing, or a major organisational unit, with responsibility for operations, personnel, logistics, discipline, and strategic planning.WGCDR J Murray MBE MC October 1939 to Jul 1940 GP Capt T Marsden. DSO Jul 1940 to Aug 1942 GP Capt J Murray MBE MC Aug 1942 to Aug 1946 GP Capt C Probert Aug 1946 to Aug 1950 GP Capt W Mason Aug 1950 to April 1951 GP Capt I Yeaman OBE April 1951 to April 1953 GP Capt J Martin Feb 1955 to Jul 1956 GP Capt J Lawson OBE April 1953 to Feb 1955 WGCDR D McKendry Jul 1958 to Oct 1960 GP Capt G Thomas OBE RAF Oct 1960 to Dec 1962 GP Capt I Yeaman OBE Dec 1962 to Sep 1963 GP Capt G Graham Sep 1963 to Dec 1965 GP Capt E Jackson OBE RAF Jul 1956 to Jul 1958 GP Capt D Boucher Dec 1965 to Dec 1969 GP Capt A Simpson Dec 1969 to Jan 1971 WGCDR J Fearn Jan 1971 to Jun 1971 GP Capt K. Casey Jun 1971 to Feb 1974 GP Capt K Rogers Mar 1974 to May 1976 GP Capt C Fagan May 1976 to Jan 1980 GP Capt A Furniss AM Jan 1980 to Jan 1981 GP Capt T Holyoake Jan 1981 to Feb 1983 GP Capt B Noonan Feb 1983 to Feb 1985 GP Capt P Newton Feb 1985 to Dec 1986 GP Capt A Spooner Dec1986 to Jan 1988 GP Capt C Makin Jan 1988 to Jan 1990air force, laverton, raaf, r.a.a.f.

GP Desert Storm Sand Greenuniform, iraq, army

GP, leather upper, rubber soleuniform, vietnam, army

Issued to Terry Smethurst for use in SVNGP Leather boots, rubber sole

Black lace up GP boots

Worn by Paul Gregory Service No 3795363 Vietnam 1969-1970, Forward Scout, 12 PL. D. Company 6 RAR Vietnam 1970Paul Gregory is a member of the Sub-Branch who served in Vietnam.Black GP Boots with Leather Upper and Synthetic Sole. MH 12 RB Tvietnam, boots, 6 rar