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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, George Allen & Unwin, The Observers Handbook on Maps Charts and Projections, Sep 1941
... The Observers Handbook on Maps Charts and Projections...observers ...Not significant to collection. Available for transfer to more appropriate collection.Booklet written for observers and pilots of the RAF and RAFVR to help them in preparing for their examinations.maps, charts, raf, observers -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Badge, Volunteer Air Observers Corps
... Volunteer Air Observers Corps ...During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.Circular badge of blue, white and red enameled concentric circles depicting an eagle. Serial number 15285 stamped on reverse.Text, front: ' VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS / OBSERVER. 'volunteer air observers corps, world war ii, volunteers -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - World War II Volunteer Air Observers Corps Certificate of Appreciation, Royal Australian Air Force, 1945
... World War II Volunteer Air Observers Corps Certificate of ...The Volunteer Air Observers Corps (VAOC) was a civil defence formed on 31st December 1941 as part of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) support during World War II. The VAOC rapidly developed observation posts manned by men and women all over Australia, the main purpose being to identify and report any aircraft movement to an RAAF regional base. During the early days of 1942 the posts were manned 24 hours a day, gradually relaxing as the threat to Australia lessened. All members were continually trained in aircraft identification and provided an invaluable service to the RAAF. The VAOC was disbanded in April 1946. During its operation over 2,600 observations posts were maintained and approximately 25,000 personnel served. These certificates were presented to Mrs. H (Hazel) Penfold and Mr. A. R. (Alexander Rex) Penfold in recognition of 3 years of service during this period. Hazel was the daughter of Mark Ellwood and Rosina Mary Smale and the older sister of Grace, wife of John Hamilton-Smith. The family of Grace and John Hamilton-Smith have donated many items to the Wodonga & District Historical Society. This item commemorates one of the important roles played by civilians on a local, state and national level during WW2 and is attached to a local Wodonga family.2 coloured certificates on cream paper. The design includes 2 aircraft and a man and woman positioned between with the Union Jack and the Australian flag in the top section above the Royal Australian Air Force insignia and the words "For King and Country" Dark cream columns with a pale blue surround frame the details on the certificate. 3 one Years service stickers are attached at the bottom above the insignia of the Volunteer Air Observers Corps.For King and Empire Presented to Mrs H. Penfold by the ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE As a record and in appreciation of patriotic response to the call of country by serving in the VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS This 20th day of September 1945 signed G. Jones Air Vice Marshall Chief of Air Staff signed ? Unit Commanding Officer volunteer air observers corps, vaoc, civilians in ww2, hamilton-smith collection -
Trentham and District Historical Society
Book - Log book, Observers Log - Volunteer Air Observers Corps
... Observers Log - Volunteer Air Observers Corps ...Used during WW2. Trentham Air Observers Corps logbook of plane traffic spotted from Cranney's Hill lookout. The lookout was located one mile east of Trentham township. The Observers were volunteers, mainly women.Foolscap sized book with brown paper cover. Hand-written entries.trentham, volunteer air observers corps, spotters, cranney's hill, shirley trewella, gamble, world war 2, home front, log-book -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed certificate, Certificate from Royal Australian Air Force to Henry F Zeffert for service in Volunteer Air Observers Corps. Dated 24th October 1945
... Zeffert for service in Volunteer Air Observers Corps. Dated 24th ...Certificate from Royal Australian Air Force to Henry F Zeffert for service in Volunteer Air Observers Corps. Dated 24th October 1945 -
Lorne Historical Society
Plaque - Spotters Plaque, Tribute plaque to the local Members of the Volunteer Air Observers Corps ( spotters)
... Observers Corps ( spotters) ...In World War 2 residents of Victoria were concerned about enemy attack so a series of Spotters Huts were established along the coast. In Lorne the Spotters Hut was at Queenspark in the old recreation building. Many locals volunteered their time. The plaque was made by the Lorne Historical Society to honour these people who volunteered to join the Air Observers Corp. A rectangular thin Metal sheet , with black printing. This plaque was made in 1997 as a project of the Lorne Historical Society to pay tribute to the Spotters who worked in the spotters cabin at Queens Park Lorne during the Second World War. It listed all the names of the know Spotters, Win Allen, Nita Armistead, George Armitage, Olga Armitage, Grace Brown, George Crabbe, Monty Craig’s, Margaret Cunningham, Marj Gaylord, Marj Grant, Annie Stirling, Margie Fairbairn, Sheila McIntyre, Wilhemena Morris, Murray Morton, Nick Murnane, Eva Norton, Miss Pethabridge, Eileen Quick, Chas Read, Rev Ken Robert’s, Jack Stirling, Fred Harlock, Nellie Harlock, Cleve Herbert, Joyce Herbert, Hubert Howell, Bert Hughes, Helen Hughes, Enid Jarrett, Alice Kendrick, Marion Kendrick, Rowley Valentine, Mrs G Schram, Don Stewart , Hector Stribling, Cyril Barcoe, Rev Wilson, Kevin Dare, Cliff Green, Shirley Heathcote, Murray Milne. The plaque was placed on the Spotters Hut in 1997 but removed when the hut was remodeledspotters, world war 2, queens park, second world war -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Andrew Bryant and Darryl Morrison, Portland, c. 1992
Black and white photo. Andrew Bryant, signwriter, and Darryl Morrison, 'Observer' reporter, standing on footpath outside Observer office, Percy St Portland. Large decorative sign on window commemorating 150 years of Portland Observer & Guardian publishingBack: Sticker - 'COPYRIGHT PORTLAND OBSERVER'portland observer 150th anniversary, newspaper, media, celebration -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Volunteer Air Observers Badge, Round Volunteer Air Observers Badge
... Round Volunteer Air Observers Badge ...Round metal badgeThis badge is the property of dept. of Air 25271 -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Volunteer Air Observers Badge, Round Volunteer Air Observers Badge
... Round Volunteer Air Observers Badge ...Round metal badgeThis badge is the property of dept. of Air 25271 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Observers Air Gunners and W/T Operators Flying Log Book WE Kneale 431501, Observers Air Gunners and W/T Operators Flying Log Book
... Observers Air Gunners and W/T Operators Flying Log Book ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - Includes pictures of locations aircraft recognition silhouettes identification articles of captured Japanese zero in Papua New Guinea, VAOC (Volunteer Air Observers Corp) Bulletin
... VAOC (Volunteer Air Observers Corp) Bulletin ... -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir - Volunteer Air Observers Corps Badge, 1939-1945
Belonged to Thomas EverettMetal circular badge with cord and safety pin. Badge has blue outer border with text volunteer Air Observers Corps in gold. White inner band with text "observer' in gold. Inner red circle with gold bird with outstretched wings.Front: Volunteer Air Observers Corps Observer, gold enamel Back: This badge is the property of the Dept. of Air. 16993 Stokes -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WHEELER, W. Roy, Birds of Phillip Island, 1981
... Western Port Bird Observers Club ...Donated by M. Chisholm 4.5.2005birds, victoria, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WHEELER, W. Roy, Birds of Phillip Island, 1981
... Western Port Bird Observers Club ...2nd copy.birds, victoria, phillip island -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - "WHAT PLANE IS THAT", AIRCRAFT OBSERVERS ASSOCIATION, 1995
... AIRCRAFT OBSERVERS ASSOCIATION ... -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - VAOC Observer's Log Book
Volunteer Air Observer's Corp (VAOC) log book from the Camberwell Post with handwritten observations covering the period between 28 August 1944 and 20 September 1945Foolscap, paper logbook with brown cover and black binding. Pages within are lined and contents are handwritten by mulltiple authors. The table has the following headings: Date; Observer on duty (signature); Time on; Time off; Remarks. Enclosed within are four paper documents: 1. Brown paper envelope from the Commonwealth of Australia Department of Air with the heading, On His Majesty's Service, from the Officer in Charge VAOC Control Post, Melbourne 2. Typed document headed, Ulcer Diet for Amublatory (sp) Patients 3. Typed list of names headed, Nominal Roll Camberwell 4. The Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Fathers' Association of Victoria Nomination for Membership formFront cover: "V.A.O.C / Observer's Log Book / Post No" (typed). "5693 (?)" and illegible handwritten text vaoc, volunteer air observer's corp, vaoc log book, camberwell post, the sailors, soldiers and airmen's fathers' association of victoria, ulcer diet -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Enamelled Air Observers Corps Badge, Stokes, Estimated 1941-1945
Enamelled VAOC Observer badge. Single pin on back. Colours: red circle in centre overlaid with stylised eagle in gold; white surrounding ring and blue outer ring with gold lettering.Front: (Centre) stylised eagle / Observer; (Edge) Volunteer Air Observers Corps. Back: This badge is the / property of the / Department of Air / 27582 / Stokes.vaoc, observer, ww2 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Newspapers - Alpine Observer, 1976,1977 & 1980
The Alpine Observer is the local newspaper for residents living in the Alpine Shire. It covers the towns Myrtleford, Bright, Mt Beauty and several smaller ones.Newspapers are a valuable source of information for researchers. For example the Alpine Observer, dated Thursday 23rd October has a lengthy article on the Centenary of the Tawonga School. The articles give dates, description of events & issues and an indication of the thinking at the time.Bound selection of 'Alpine Observer' newspapers dated Jan 1976 - Dec 1977 plus 8 loose newspapers. Also, 4 loose 'Alpine Observers' dated October 1980 alpine observer. newspapers. mt beauty. tawonga school. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
certificate, 1945
The Volunteer Air Observers Corps was an Australian air defence organisation of World War II.It was formed on 31 December 1941 to support the Royal Australian Air Force by sighting and observing aircraft over Australia.It swiftly established observation posts across Australia and provided information to the RAAF's regional air control posts. As the threat to Australia declined its role was expanded to include coast watching, assisting air traffic control and weather reporting. The corps was staffed by civilian volunteers and reached a peak strength of 24,000 personnel and 2,656 observation posts in 1944. After the end of the war the VAOC was reduced to a cadre in December 1945 and was disbanded on 10 April 1946. The Volunteer Air Observers Corps was an Australian air defence organisation of World War II. This certificate is a record of the participation of members of the Orbost district. Anita Armistead, wife of Francis Armistead had a son, Sydney, who served as a gunner in Malaysia during WW11.A certificate of service awarded to Mrs F. Armistead for being a volunteer in the Air Observers Corps. It was awarded on 20 Sept, 1945 for one year's service.For King and Empire Presented to Mrs F. Armistead by the ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE As a record and in appreciation of patriotic response to the call of country by serving in the VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS This 20th day of September 1945 signed G. Jones Air Vice Marshall Chief of Air Staff signed ? Unit Commanding Officercertificate ww11 air-observers-corps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Melbourne Observer, "Appeal to save trams for tourist appeal", 23/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
Clipping from the Melbourne Observer, Sun 23/7/1972 titled "Appeal to save trams for tourist appeal", regarding the retention of Bendigo tram tracks between the Joss House and the Central Deborah Mine and their discussions with the Premier - "gimmickry". In ink "Melb-Observer Sun 23-7/72"bendigo, reopening, closure -
Clunes Museum
Ephemera - AIR FLASH MESSAGE FORM, 1942
MRS. ANDREW McLENNAN [ALMA] WAS AN OBSERVER FROM 1042 WHILE LIVING AT TOURELLO ESTATE, SMEATON ROAD, CLUNES.AIR FLASH MESSAGE FORM ISSUED TO NOMINATED OBSERVERS OF AIRCRAFT FLYING IN IMMEDIATE AREA. OBSERVER TO RECORD AND REPORT THE POSITION, DIRECTION, NUMBER OF ENGINE, HEIGHT, TIME SEEN OR HEARD AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT TO AIRFORCE CONTROL BASE [BALLARAT]DURING 1939-1945 WORLD WAR .local history, document, identification, military, airforce -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, High-flyer saved habitats for winged friends, 2006
Obituary - Ellen McCulloch had a great interest in native birds and wrote several books and pamphlets.Obituary - Ellen McCulloch had a great interest in native birds and wrote several books and pamphlets. She was a member of the Bird Observers Club of Australia (photo)Obituary - Ellen McCulloch had a great interest in native birds and wrote several books and pamphlets. mcculloch, ellen, birds, bird observers club of australia -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Air Observers' Hut SECV during WWII, 24 May 1943
During WW2 there were volunteers all over Australia observing air activity every night. This photo was taken from the S.E.C.V. hut dedicated to this activity and was manned by men and women throughout the war. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria were based at Bogong when constructing the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria dedicated a hut at Bogong township during World War 2 for the purpose of volunteers manning the hut to observe air craft. This was during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. See also KVHS 0938 (certificate) and KVHS 1259 (Training Manual)Black and white photo of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria's 'Volunteer Air Observer's Hut' at Bogong during World War 2.- 24th May 1943On back of photo: "EW / K1156 / 24 May 1943 / Volunteer Air Observers Hut / During World War 2 / Bogong"secv, bogong, wwii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Banyule Observer 2000-2001, 20/01-2001
The Banyule Observer was raised September 2000. Banyule Councillors Colin Brooks and Dale Peters became aware that the ‘local’ news in the Diamond Valley News was being neglected. Together these two councillors asked Rosie Bray to write the local news – which she did until Colin Brooks withdrew. Dale Peters published one more issue – on April 28 2001, before he closed the paper down. Rosie was paid $20 a month to cover costs. A collection of local news from the Diamond Valley area of Banyule.Spiral bound folder containing photocopies of editions of 'Banyule Observer'colin brooks, dale peters, banyule observer, rosie bray -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - HILDA HILL COLLECTION: KYNETON GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER KYNETON CONVENT OF MERCY GOLDEN JUBILEE, 28th September, 1939
Hilda Hill Collection. The Kyneton Guardian Incorporating The Kyneton Observer Newspaper No. 10/317 Thursday, 28th September, 1939. Single Copy 2d. Front Page Kyneton Convent of Mercy celebrated it's Golden Jubilee (1889 - 1939), AMP Society Offering Families Super Plan for income at 60 with minimum investment of £3 or £4 per week, Also 3BO Bendigo Advertising The Radio Comedy Yes! What? On Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings from 8:30 pm - 8:45 pm, Paramount Theatre free screening car construction inside a modern factory.Kyneton Guardian, The Kyneton Observerhistory, kyneton, kyneton guardian 28/09/1939 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Melbourne Observer, "Save the trams fight goes on", 2/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
Demonstrates the type of publicity the moves to establish a heritage tramway in Ballarat was obtaining in Melbourne at the time.Newspaper clipping from Melbourne Observer, Sunday, 2 May 1971, page 11, titled "Save the trams fight goes on". Item written following the public meeting at the VRI on 29 April (See Reg Item 3932.1 and other papers). Reported that more than 75 people attended, that the committee will work with the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee.On the side of the cutting in blue ink "Melb Observer / Sun May 2 1971 p11."ballarat, btps, preservation -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Flying over the lines, dargo-085.tif
An amazing photograph of a British or Australian Air Force Observer waving to a nearby plane while in flight. Planes of the era were yet to possess sealed cockpits.There is an inscription on the back of the photograph that says "One of our mechanics going over to the lines. This was snapped by a pilot while in the air. Note the observer waving his hand".aeroplane, observer, biplane, ww1, world war 1, war, flight, flying, r.e.8, reconnaissance experimental 8 -
National Wool Museum
Newspaper, The Portland Observer
First page has article and photographs of new Dennys Lascelles Limited wool store in Portland.The Portland Observerwool stores, portland observer dennys, lascelles limited, portland, victoria -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Dedication, The Nackeroos
2/1st North Australia Observer Unit 1942-1945 The Nackeroos - During the second World War the 2/1st North Australia Observer Unit guarded Northern Australia against Japanese incursions. The unit established positions in remote areas and carried out patrols on foot and horseback, reporting back by wireless.The unit was barely 550 strong, and with their headquarters in Katherine, in the Northern Territory, they were given the task of patrolling northern Australia to look for signs of enemy activity. The men made use of the knowledge of local Aboriginals and maintained coast watching outposts. As the threat of invasion passed, the unit was reduced in strength and disbanded in March 1945. A similar role is now carried out by the North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) Black plastic frame containing a dedication on black background with red and green joined square symbol 2/1st North Australia Observer Unit 1942-1945 The Nackeroos In memory of those who served Dedicated on 27 August 20082/1st north australia observer unit, the nackeroos -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Book
The Observer's Book of Aircraftephemera, general, general