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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMagazine - Article, One Man's Four Navies
... One Man's Four Navies...In 1904 CONDOR returned to the sea as part of the Commonwealth Naval Forces, an amalgamation of the colonial navies formed after federation and later becoming the Royal Australian Navy. ...Article, 'One Man's Four Navies', about James CONDER from National Maritime Museum's 'Signals' magazine, Issue 12, 1 June 1990. ...One Man's Four Navies Magazine Article ...James Bryance CONDER (aka James Brycanne CONDER) Artist, poet and four-navy veteran, 1872 - 1954. In 1889 he served in the Merchant Marine Service sailing on the ships ‘Ellora’ and ‘Avenger’. in 1891, aged 19, he joined the Royal Navy in Australia serving on the flagship of the Australian Station, ‘HMS Orlando’, when it escorted ships of the new Australasian Auxiliary Squadron in coastal voyages. After serving 6 months he returned to family in Melbourne rather than sign on for 12 years. Instead he joined the Victorian Colonial Navy and was posted, in succession, to the ‘HMVS Cerberus’, ‘HMVS Nelson’ and the gunboat ‘HMVS Albert’. In 1896 he left the navy, married Victoria Agnes NIHILL and joined the Victorian Police Force. In 1904 CONDOR returned to the sea as part of the Commonwealth Naval Forces, an amalgamation of the colonial navies formed after federation and later becoming the Royal Australian Navy. On his first ship, ‘HMS Katoomba’, as bosun yeoman, he helped train new recruits. He later served on ‘HMS Challenger’ and ‘HMS Psyche’ which included voyages to Fiji, the New Hebrides, Singapore and New Zealand as well as regular cruises to Australian ports. In 1909, CONDER left the Navy and undertook shored-based civilian work until 1913 when he joined the Royal Australian Naval College at Osborne House in Geelong. He remained with the Naval College until 1937 through its moves to Jervis Bay, NSW and then to Crib Point, Victoria training midshipmen according to the practices of the Royal Navy. In later life, CONDER produced two handwritten journals for his family illustrated with his own paintings and drawings. Two original sets were made. One remains in the family while the other is held by the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. PMHPS hold several items relating to James CONDER including photocopies of his journals ‘Notes from a Sailors Log - Under Canvas - Part I The Merchant Service’ (Cat No 2700.01) and ‘Notes from a Sailors Log - Under Steam - Part II The Navy’ (Cat No 2700.02), a photocopy of his Certificate of Service (Cat No 2700.03), a booklet of his life story (Cat No 2700.04) and several digital items (Cat No 2476.01 - 2476.09).Article, 'One Man's Four Navies', about James CONDER from National Maritime Museum's 'Signals' magazine, Issue 12, 1 June 1990. armed services - navy, transport - shipping, james bryance conder, ran - royal australian navy, royal naval squadron, victorian colonial navy -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Jones Colin, Australian Colonial Navies, 1986
... Australian Colonial Navies...History of the colonial navies from the establishment of marine defences for each city capital,until federation when the new government took over control of navel forces....Australian Colonial Navies Book Jones Colin ...History of the colonial navies from the establishment of marine defences for each city capital,until federation when the new government took over control of navel forces.naval history, law -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, NAVIES IN EXILE
... NAVIES IN EXILE...Title, Author, Publisher on spine. NAVIES IN EXILE Book ...Hard Cover. Front cover 'Grey' in colour. Title, Author, Publisher on spine.Author. A. D. Devine DSM Publisher John Murray Albemarle Street London Year Published 1944ww2. european navies. occupation. exile. -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branchbook, BisonBooks, An illustrated history of the navies of world war two, 1976
... An illustrated history of the navies of world war two...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Naval art and science - History Navies - History - 20th century navies of the warring parties in the second world war Index, ill, maps, p.221. ...navies of the warring parties in the second world warIndex, ill, maps, p.221.non-fictionnavies of the warring parties in the second world warnaval art and science - history, navies - history - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bison Books, Navies of World War 3, 1984
... Navies of World War 3...Index, ill, p.192. Navies of World War 3 Book Bison Books Antony Preston ...A contemporary account of current naval developments.Index, ill, p.192.non-fictionA contemporary account of current naval developments.naval art and science, naval strategy and tactics -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Cassell, World's navies, 1979
... World's navies...World's navies Book Cassell Christopher Chant ...An illustrated encyclopaedia of the naval forces of every nation with full specifications of their equipment and details ofIndex, ill, p.245.An illustrated encyclopaedia of the naval forces of every nation with full specifications of their equipment and details of naval art and science, navies - encyclopaedias -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, Bison Books Ltd, Navies of World War 2, 1976
... Navies of World War 2...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges An Illustrated History of Navies of World War 2 Book Navies of World War 2 Book Bison Books Ltd. ...An Illustrated History of Navies of World War 2Booknon-fictionAn Illustrated History of Navies of World War 2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - World Sea Power, The World's Navies and their Warships
... The World's Navies and their Warships...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne The World's Navies and their Warships Book World Sea Power ... -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Cap
... Navy...It belonged to M F Hart, Leading Stores Assistant Victualling, Royal Australian Navy, who served on HMAS Vampire in November 1972....A navy blue cotton baseball cap with with a black peak. ...H.M.A.S Vampire/ 11 NAVY...Maxwell hart H.M.A.S Vampire/ 11 NAVY A navy blue cotton baseball cap with with a black peak. ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It belonged to M F Hart, Leading Stores Assistant Victualling, Royal Australian Navy, who served on HMAS Vampire in November 1972.A navy blue cotton baseball cap with with a black peak. Peak embossed with Navy insignia. Embroidered with HMAS Vampire in words and image on front.H.M.A.S Vampire/ 11 NAVYnavy, h.m.a.s vampire d11, hart, vietnam, chief petty officer, hmas vampire., maxwell hart -
Lara RSL Sub BranchNavy Days Booklet
... Navy Days makes no claim to be a great story. ...Rectangular shaped booklet, light blue in colour with a navy blue spine....NAVY DAYS Alec. M. Hilliard...Hilliard Rectangular shaped booklet, light blue in colour with a navy blue spine. Navy Days Booklet. ...Navy Days makes no claim to be a great story. It is simply my story (Alec. M .Hilliard) recording nearly four years in the Australian navy during World War ll, and written primarily for my family, to whom, along with my ship mates, it is dedicated.These memoirs have three major sources. First: My home letters, which my mother kept. These provide the skeleton for the contents, hopefully preserving the personal and informal aspects of my story. Second: Covering my sea-time, the " Monthly Reports of Proceedings " from H.M.A.S. " Junee " to the Naval Board, as subsequently released. These contain the details of " where " , " when " and "" why", naturally absent from my correspondence for security reasons. Third: My memory, such as it is nearly sixty years after the events, offering other inclusions, I would wish to share.Rectangular shaped booklet, light blue in colour with a navy blue spine.NAVY DAYS Alec. M. Hilliardbooklet, ww2, navy days 1942-1946,alec.m.hilliard. -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBooklet, Keith Oliver, The Merchant Navy in WWII, 1997
... The Merchant Navy in WWII ...A compilation of articles, stories, photographs and statistics, documenting the roles, responsibilities and activities of the Merchant Navy during WWII. Compiled by Keith Oliver....Front cover has a sketch of merchant navy vessel/s on the high seas, along with the insignias of the Merchant Navy Australia, Returned Services League and Battle of the Atlantic 50th Anniversary (BA93)....Title: "The Merchant Navy in World War II" "Compiled by Keith Oliver"...The Merchant Navy in WWII Booklet Keith Oliver ...Booklet, thin beige cardboard cover (x2). Front cover has a sketch of merchant navy vessel/s on the high seas, along with the insignias of the Merchant Navy Australia, Returned Services League and Battle of the Atlantic 50th Anniversary (BA93).non-fictionmerchant navy, ww2, keith oliver -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Uniform, RAN, RAN navy top
... RAN navy top...white with navy trim - sleeve and bottom...Navy bar on sleeve...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast RAN navy top Navy bar on sleeve white with navy trim - sleeve and bottom RAN navy top Uniform Uniform, RAN ...white with navy trim - sleeve and bottomNavy bar on sleeveran, navy top -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPlaque Navy Supply, Navy Supply
... Navy Supply ...Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Navy Supply ...Navy Supply ...Waverley RSL Sub Branch 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley melbourne Navy Supply Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Navy Supply Navy Supply Plaque Navy Supply ...Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Navy Supply Navy Supply -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPlaque Australian Royal Navy, Australian Royal Navy
... Australian Royal Navy ...Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmAustralian Royal Navy ...Australian Royal Navy ...Waverley RSL Sub Branch 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley melbourne Australian Royal Navy Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmAustralian Royal Navy Australian Royal Navy Plaque Australian Royal Navy ...Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmAustralian Royal Navy Australian Royal Navy -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchSouvenir - Project Liberty Ship, USA entry into WW2 commerative picture
... framed print Merchant Navy WW11...framed certificate of appreciation for merchant navy participation during WW11 presented by Admiral J.R.Halloway United States Navy...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne framed certificate of appreciation for merchant navy participation during WW11 presented by Admiral J.R.Halloway United States Navy framed print Merchant Navy WW11 USA entry into WW2 commerative picture Souvenir Project Liberty Ship ...framed print Merchant Navy WW11framed certificate of appreciation for merchant navy participation during WW11 presented by Admiral J.R.Halloway United States Navy -
Federation University Historical CollectionClothing, HMAS Ballarat cap, 2006
... HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) is an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The frigate was laid down in 2000 and commissioned into the RAN in mid-2004. ...Stamped into the brim is the word Navy and the Royal Australian Navy Emblem. ...On the outside of the cap - HMAS Ballarat FFH-155, Navy, Defend the Flag Inside label - Oakwood (03) 97986278...Stamped into the brim is the word Navy and the Royal Australian Navy Emblem. ...Collected by Lisa Gervasoni when she visited the ship as part of the City of Ballarat's delegation to the ship on the 9th December 2006. HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) is an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The frigate was laid down in 2000 and commissioned into the RAN in mid-2004. Since entering service, Ballarat has been involved in border protection as part of Operation Relex II, was deployed to the Gulf for Operation Catalyst, and was one of the two ships involved in the Operation Northern Trident 2009 round-the-world voyage. Ballarat has undergone the Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) upgrade, completing in 2015. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Ballarat_(FFH_155)Navy blue cap of heavy brushed cotton with the Navy Ceremonial badge on the left side which refers to the events of the Eureka Stockade (Ballarat, 1854) and is embroidered in white.. Hook-and-loop adjustment at the back. On the front of the cap the words HMAS Ballarat & FFH-155 are embroidered in gold and an embroidered representation of the ship is in white. Stamped into the brim is the word Navy and the Royal Australian Navy Emblem. On the outside of the cap - HMAS Ballarat FFH-155, Navy, Defend the Flag Inside label - Oakwood (03) 97986278hmas ballarat, ffh-155, royal australian navy, lisa gervasoni, navy cap -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPlaque Royal Australian Navy Band, Royal Australian Navy Band
... Royal Australian Navy Band...Wooden Plaque with insignia of Royal Australian Navy Band...Royal Australian Navy Band...Waverley RSL Sub Branch 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley melbourne Royal Australian Navy Band Royal Australian Navy Band Wooden Plaque with insignia of Royal Australian Navy Band Royal Australian Navy Band Plaque Royal Australian Navy Band ...Wooden Plaque with insignia of Royal Australian Navy BandRoyal Australian Navy Bandroyal australian navy band -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPlaque Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Navy
... Royal Australian Navy ...Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Royal Australian Navy ...Royal Australian Navy ...Waverley RSL Sub Branch 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley melbourne Royal Australian Navy Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Royal Australian Navy Royal Australian Navy Plaque Royal Australian Navy ...Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Royal Australian Navy Royal Australian Navy -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Pith Helmet, Royal Australian Navy, 1930s
... Royal Australian Navy...This helmet has been used by a member of the Royal Australian Navy in the early to mid 20th century. The Commonwealth Naval Forces were formed after Federation in 1901 and became known as the Royal Australian Navy in 1911. ...The edge of the crown has a band of white fabric and in the centre of this is a metal badge with a crown, anchor and seven stars and the wording ‘Royal Australian Navy’. Inside, the helmet has a leather rim with an adjustable leather string with brass clips (one missing). ...Royal Australian Navy A.B.Pollock 6⅞ ...Vintage Headwear Royal Australian Navy History of Warrnambool Royal Australian Navy A.B.Pollock 6⅞ This helmet is made of white material with a six-segmented crown and a peak and back covering. ...This helmet has been used by a member of the Royal Australian Navy in the early to mid 20th century. The Commonwealth Naval Forces were formed after Federation in 1901 and became known as the Royal Australian Navy in 1911. Pith helmets are now used only in the Australian Defence Forces for ceremonial purposes. No information is available on A.B. Pollock.This helmet is retained for display purposes.This helmet is made of white material with a six-segmented crown and a peak and back covering. In the centre of the crown is a dome with three breathing holes. On top of the dome is an ornamental gold-coloured metal finial. The edge of the crown has a band of white fabric and in the centre of this is a metal badge with a crown, anchor and seven stars and the wording ‘Royal Australian Navy’. Inside, the helmet has a leather rim with an adjustable leather string with brass clips (one missing). Inside, the breathing holes are made of brass and the metal rotates to open or close the holes. Inside also are the size of the helmet, the owner’s name and some other indecipherable information Royal Australian Navy A.B.Pollock 6⅞ vintage headwear, royal australian navy, history of warrnambool -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchClothing - Patch Clothing Insignia NAVY"
... Polyester cotton Royal Australian Navy tag in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric with black embroidery. ...Black embroidery: NAVY / ...Clothing Patch Clothing Insignia NAVY" ...Polyester cotton Royal Australian Navy tag in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric with black embroidery. Black embroidery: NAVY / military force tag, royal australian navy, duff -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Model, UH-2 Seasprite
... Model of a UH-2 Seasprite helicopter, painted black. In white reads NAVY - HSL-32 2203...Navy HSL-322203 HB137...In white reads NAVY - HSL-32 2203 UH-2 Seasprite Model Model ...Model of a UH-2 Seasprite helicopter, painted black. In white reads NAVY - HSL-32 2203Navy HSL-322203 HB137model, helicopter, uh-2, seasprite -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, A Banker All At Sea: being World War II naval memoirs (1941-1946) of F. S. Holt, 1983
... ...navies...His banking career was interrupted at age 26, in 1941 when he volunteered for services in the Royal Australian Navy. Fred Holt grew up in Surrey Hills; brother of Alan Holt. ...A personal account of Fred Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a volunteer in the Royal Australian Navy....(mr) fred s holt great britain royal naval world war, 1939-1945 royal australian navy navies armed forces returned servicepeople frederick sutton holt hms terpsichore Title page: signed Fred Holt A personal account of Fred Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a volunteer in the Royal Australian Navy. ...Biographical note: Fred Holt (1914-1993), a son of Edmund and Ruby Holt, joined the Bank of Australasia (now ANZ) as a clerk in 1933. His banking career was interrupted at age 26, in 1941 when he volunteered for services in the Royal Australian Navy. Fred Holt grew up in Surrey Hills; brother of Alan Holt. At the time of enlistment he was living with his parents at 9 beatrice Avenue, Surrey Hills. He married Euphemia Craig in 1945. This is a personal account of Lieutenant Frederick Sutton Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a member of the Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve. He served on HMS Terpsichore. He was mentioned in dispatches for skill, determination and bravery in anti-U-boat operations whilst serving with HMS Troubridge, Terpsichore and Vetch. (REF: Commonwealth Gazette 13/3/1945). A personal account of Fred Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a volunteer in the Royal Australian Navy.Title page: signed Fred Holt(mr) fred s holt, great britain, royal naval, world war, 1939-1945, royal australian navy, navies, armed forces, returned servicepeople, frederick sutton holt, hms terpsichore -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque, Navsuppact
... Wooden shield with Blue and Yellow decal of Anchor and Eagle and words Navsuppact United States navy Vietnam, Saigon...Navsuppact United States Navy, Vietnam, Saigon...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Navsuppact Shield Navsuppact United States Navy, Vietnam, Saigon Wooden shield with Blue and Yellow decal of Anchor and Eagle and words Navsuppact United States navy Vietnam, Saigon Navsuppact Plaque Plaque ...Wooden shield with Blue and Yellow decal of Anchor and Eagle and words Navsuppact United States navy Vietnam, SaigonNavsuppact United States Navy, Vietnam, Saigonnavsuppact, shield -
Linton and District Historical Society IncStereograph, The Rose Stereographs, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington and London, 12,926 The War, Great Britain's Invincible Navy, Copyright 1914
... 12,926 The War, Great Britain's Invincible Navy...Eight British Navy Vessels at sea....THE WAR - GREAT BRITAIN'S INVINCIBLE NAVY. The Fleet Steaming for the / North Sea under Sealed Orders."...Eight British Navy Vessels at sea. 12,926 The War, Great Britain's Invincible Navy Stereograph The Rose Stereographs, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington and London ...One of two sets of stereographs donated by the O'Beirne family along with a stereoscope for viewing (Stereoscope is Registration no. 2014-51).Eight British Navy Vessels at sea."12,926. THE WAR - GREAT BRITAIN'S INVINCIBLE NAVY. The Fleet Steaming for the / North Sea under Sealed Orders."stereographs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Clothing - ORANGE NAVY AND GREY WORKSHIRT
... Navy collar. Front opening has seven X 12mm navy plastic buttons. ...Navy embroidery above left breast pocket ''Northgate Fosterville Gold Mine''....Navy collar. Front opening has seven X 12mm navy plastic buttons. ...Orange, navy and grey workwear cotton shirt. Fluoro orange body with navy tails and two horizontal grey nylon stripes (5cm wide). Long navy sleeves with one grey nylon horizontal stripe (5cm wide), 5.5cm cuffs. Navy collar. Front opening has seven X 12mm navy plastic buttons. Two breast pockets with 5.5cm flaps fastened with navy buttons. Washing instructions and spare button labels stitched inside LHS seam.Label inside back neck, ''Tuffware'' ''S''. Made in China. Hi Vis Safety Garments. Compliance to AS NZS 4602 1999 Upf 50+. Navy embroidery above right breast pocket ''Amanda Gath''. Navy embroidery above left breast pocket ''Northgate Fosterville Gold Mine''.costume, male working, orange, navy grey work shirt -
Clunes MuseumContainer - CIGARETTE TIN
... "CAPSTAN" CIGARETTE TIN GREEN & GOLD BACKGROUND NAVY BLUE INSERT.....& H.O.WILLS NAVY CUT (AUSTRALIA) LTD. SYDNEY TRADE MARK CIGARETTES...."CAPSTAN" CIGARETTE TIN GREEN & GOLD BACKGROUND NAVY BLUE INSERT. Container CIGARETTE TIN ..."CAPSTAN" CIGARETTE TIN GREEN & GOLD BACKGROUND NAVY BLUE INSERT."CAPSTAN" W.D.& H.O.WILLS NAVY CUT (AUSTRALIA) LTD. SYDNEY TRADE MARK CIGARETTES.local history, personal effects, smoking accessories -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque
... Inthe centre is a silver anchor and written above is Royal Australian Navy At the top of the shield are H.Q. and A.F.V. on silver plaques....A.F.V. Royal Australian Navy...A.F.V. Royal Australian Navy A wooden shield with a blue insignia with a crown on top. ...A wooden shield with a blue insignia with a crown on top. Inthe centre is a silver anchor and written above is Royal Australian Navy At the top of the shield are H.Q. and A.F.V. on silver plaques.H.Q. A.F.V. Royal Australian Navyshield, hmas cerberus, cerberus collection -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook - Navy Golden Jubilee, Royal Australian Navy 1911-1961 Golden Jubilee Souvenir
... Royal Australian Navy 1911-1961 Golden Jubilee Souvenir ...Navy...a brief hiostory of the navy for jubilee purposes...Issud by authority of the Departmentof the navy, Canberra...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians a brief hiostory of the navy for jubilee purposes Navy History Jubilee Issud by authority of the Departmentof the navy, Canberra Paperback front cover in colour Naval vessel at Sea Rear b/w Gun Turret on vessel "stand to, the dawn" Royal Australian Navy 1911-1961 Golden Jubilee Souvenir Book Navy Golden Jubilee ...a brief hiostory of the navy for jubilee purposesPaperback front cover in colour Naval vessel at Sea Rear b/w Gun Turret on vessel "stand to, the dawn"Issud by authority of the Departmentof the navy, Canberranavy, history jubilee -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque
... The writing on the shield is Royal Australian Navy Band and Serving In Hrmony...Royal Australian Navy Band and Serving In Harmony...The writing on the shield is Royal Australian Navy Band and Serving In Hrmony Plaque Plaque ...A wooden shield with metal insignia , In the middle of the igsignia there is a silver on white background and a lyre on a blue backround. The writing on the shield is Royal Australian Navy Band and Serving In HrmonyRoyal Australian Navy Band and Serving In Harmonyshield, hmas cerberus, cerberus collection -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Children's Clothing Set, Kathryn Knitwear, c.1970
... Knitted in colour blocks of navy, red and white. Top has ribbed navy bodice section with white stripe separating red skirt and closes at back neck with two navy plastic buttons. ...SIZES: 00 0 PRICE: $8.95 COLORS: Navy/Wht/Red Red/Wht/Navy P.Blue/Wht/Navy Dec on Del....SIZES: 00 0 PRICE: $8.95 COLORS: Navy/Wht/Red Red/Wht/Navy P.Blue/Wht/Navy Dec on Del. ...Kathryn Knitwear, founded by Robert Blake, manufactured high quality children’s knitwear in Melbourne from the 1940s – 1980s. Robert Blake began manufacturing children’s knitwear in his bedroom in Strathmore using a hand powered machine in the late 1940s. The operation moved to Ascot Vale and Essendon, before eventually establishing a factory in Moonee Ponds in the early 1950s. The business continued to expand, necessitating a move to a new factory in Broadmeadows. By 1962, the Broadmeadows factory was producing an average of 20,000 garments per month, which increased to 24,000 by 1964. Robert Blake’s Son, Brendan recalls that “The Kathryn brand was famous around Australia, anywhere children needed to keep warm and dress smartly. It also won a number of wool fashion awards”, including the 1969 Wool Awards, which was held by the Australian Wool Bureau and published in Women’s Weekly. The Kathryn range was designed for durability, comfort and care, without sacrificing style. They used patterning techniques that increase stretchiness, comfort and fit, as well as integrating decorative elements into the fabric to prevent them from being bulky, uncomfortable or tight. Making longevity of style a priority, Brendan Blake remembers that “there was one particular garment that was in the range for at least thirty years”. He also recalls “In the past, when women have found out that I was associated with Kathryn Knitwear, they would often relate to me the story of a garment they had purchased or received as a gift and, when their child had grown out of it, they would hand it on to another child. Several ladies have told me of purchasing garments for their daughters’ glory box, or saving a particular garment after their daughter had grown out of it. Brendan Blake: “At the peak of their operation they employed approximately two hundred people, mainly women and girls. A family would often seek to send their daughter to work in this company because they knew they would be looked after and safe. One lady wrote to me telling me that working at the Moonee Ponds Factory prior to getting married was the happiest time of her life.” In 1963, workers at the Kathryn factory earned £13 per week, which was 8 shillings and 8 pence higher than the minimum weekly wage for female workers in the textile manufacturing industry (£12 11s 4d). By 1970, the Kathryn Knitwear brand expanded from children’s knitwear into womenswear under the brand name ‘Lady Kathryn’, and for boys and men under ‘Robert Blake’. Continuing to diversify their distribution, they also began exporting ‘Kathryn’ garments to New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Japan. ‘Kathryn Knitwear’ was well-known for their early adoption of modern materials and techniques that had broad appeal to their customer base. This is shown in their early use of the acrylic fibre ‘Orlon’ in the 50s and 60s and ‘Superwash’ wool in the 1970s. Many of Kathryn Knitwear’s styles, particularly those that were long running staples of the brand, were available in both wool and Orlon to suit the consumer’s preference. Orlon was developed by DuPont in the 1940s and became the first commercially successful acrylic fibre in the 1950s and 1960s. The development of Orlon coincided with an increase in availability of washing machines in everyday Australian homes. The great appeal of Orlon was that while wool garments still had to be hand-washed, Orlon’s shrink-resistant nature made it machine washable and dryable. This was a very appealing prospect, especially for the seemingly unending task of cleaning active children’s clothing. Machine washable wool would not be available until the development of the ‘Superwash’ treatment by the Australian Wool Board and CSIRO in 1970. Far from the humble origins of one man in his bedroom with a hand-cranked machine; at its closure in 1980, the Broadmeadows factory of ‘Kathryn’ housed more than 100 machines, including 53 sewing machines and 45 knitting machines. Robert Blake was “a passionate advocate for wool and Australian Made” throughout his whole life. A strong thread that ties through the lifespan of Robert Blake and Kathryn Knitwear is a balance between adopting new innovations without sacrificing the core values of durability, comfort, care and style that had made the brand so well known. Their legacy forms an integral part of both Australian social and manufacturing history.Children’s two-piece outfit set, consisting of a top and leggings. Knitted in colour blocks of navy, red and white. Top has ribbed navy bodice section with white stripe separating red skirt and closes at back neck with two navy plastic buttons. Leggings are primarily red, with a white stripe at the ankle and navy-blue feet. Leggings are constructed primarily as one piece and seamed up at centre back and inseam, with additional gusset piece..1) [tag stitched into back neck of top] KATHRYN REGD 100% ACRYLIC FIBRE SIZE 0 WEIGHT 10 LENGTH 76 MADE IN AUSTRALIA .3) [blue sample label] STYLE 574/ Pop Top and B’tts S.26. Acrylic. SIZES: 00 0 PRICE: $8.95 COLORS: Navy/Wht/Red Red/Wht/Navy P.Blue/Wht/Navy Dec on Del.knitwear, clothing, children's knitwear, children's clothing, manufacturing, fashion textile production, machine knitting, clothing set
