This bag shows the changing fashions of the 1960s.Although it is not branded 'Glomesh' this style of distinctive metal mesh handbags become synonymous with the Australian brand. Shoulder straps where becoming mainstream in the 1960s both for day to day life and the burgeoning club scene where women required 'hands free' handbags. 1960s Cream coloured metal 'Glo-mesh' handbag blitch with a metal snake handle and matching frame flap closure. Brown lining with 1 internal compartment and 1 zip pocket .glomesh, metal, mesh, handbag, 1960s, nineteen sixties

This evening bag is a popular style of the 1960s. The Australian brand 'Oroton' was established in 1938 and is still in production today. This bags owner Mrs Edna Parker is a Wandin local with connections back to the original Rouget family of the Wandin Area. In 2025 Mrs Edna Parker will be turning 100 years of age.1960s 'Oroton' gold mesh frame evening bag with gold chain handle. Kiss clasp closure and bronze satin lining,one small compartment. 'Oroton- made in West Germany' label inside.Inside label reading 'Oroton-made in West Germany'.evening bag, mesh, oroton, 1960s, nineteen sixties

The Yokohama Diving Company was established in the early 20th century. Their helmets were initially inspired by the english Siebe Gorman helmets which they manufactured in a smaller size. This also resulted in a smaller volume helmet allowing the divers to use less lead weights when diving. In the early nineteen sixties Yokohama became involved in manufacturing their own helmets but in a different design after american diving equipment manufacturer Robert Kirby had rebuilt several Yokohama helmets into a more practical / modern design. Yokohama is no longer in business.A 1950s era heavy duty diving suit used in pearling and salvage work.A Japanese manufactured diving suit used in pearling and salvage work in the 1950s.Yokohama Diving Appratus Co Ltd. No.760. Made in Japan.diving suit, commercial diving, pearling, salvage

Index, Bibliography, ill, maps, p.185.non-fictionPhotography, maps, and eyewitness accounts describe the War in Vietnam.vietnam war 1961-1975, vietnam - history - 20th century

ill, p112.non-fictionA pictorial history of steam locomotives in New South Wales from the 19 class to the 60 class. From the Ross Tallow photo collection.steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial, railroad operations - new south wales - history

Lt. Ray Flynn had been looking forward to this night for a long time.vietnam war - 1961-1975, us 173 airborne brigade, tet offensive, battle of saigon, khe sanh

Lt. Ray Flynn had been looking forward to this night for a long time.vietnam war - 1961-1975, us 173 airborne brigade, tet offensive, battle of saigon, khe sanh