Colour photographs of a stone memorial commeorating the first overseas wireless message sent from Australia. From this spot on twlfth July 1906 The first overseas wireless messages from Australia were sent by Lord Northcote Governor-General Sir R. Talbot Governor Hon. A. Deakin Prime Minister Hon. A Chapman Postmaster General Hon. R.A. Crouch M.P, For Corio Equipment supplied and operated bu Marconi Wireless Coy Ltdwireless, telegram, queenscliff, lord northcote, alfred deakin, a. chapman, r.a. crouch, r. talbot, marconi wireless company

At the time this leaflet was published the statistics were: "Missionaries (White): 11; Missionaries (South Sea Islanders): 10; Churches: 2; Preaching Places: 36 and Attendants at Worship: 2,500.Cream Four page leaflet with red text on published by Methodist Overseas Missions entitled "Methodism in the Highlands" which outlines the pioneering venture "Papua New Guinea Highlands Mission".methodist overseas missions

Hard cover bookarmy, world war 1914 - 1918, world war 1939 - 1945

Souvenir of the inauguration of direct overseas shipping of wheat from Portland. Small booklet.

BOAC

Rear page has a state. For sale only to men and women in uniform of Commonwealth, Empire, United States and other allied forces. Booklet has a cardboard cover, front cover has a black and photograph of St. Pauls Cathedral London. Inside are images of London life before and during the blitzFront cover “ This is London. A souvenir for overseas forces. 1/6 net “ ww2, london souvenir, booklet

Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up this collection. A discussion paper written by W J Kingsley, Head of Civil Engineering Department at Footscray Technical College. During 1076 he was overseas to study the developments in all forms of land-based passenger transport. He found the tramcar was enjoying a rebirth and a new name - LIGHT RAIL. This paper goes into depth the various forms of transport and compares the efficiency of each. It provides a challenge for Australia to consider the benefits of Light Rail.Six sheets of A4 paper, printed on both sides - 12 page document. Paper titled "Light Rail - An overseas challenge for Australia" Topic divided into sections: Introduction and Definition; The Private Motor Car; Gee-Whizz; Energy; Vehicles; Track; Overhead and Signalling; Standardization; Some Particular Applications of Real Note; CostAuthor W J Kingsley, w jkingsley, civil engineering department, overseas study, light rail, travel comparisons, efficiency of travel options, ron bridger collection, 1976, as box 48a

Copy of a report, 3 A5 sheets and 1 A5 cut sheet, stapled, titled "Chairman's Overseas Visit", discussing overseas developments following an overseas tour and the development of underground tramway systems in the CBD, including the closure of the Collin St tram lines in favour of Bourke St. Looks at congestion, development of the City Loop, monorails, motorists, Spencer St Station. See also Reg Item 409 and 2812 for further references. Item 409.4 referees to the Chairman's Tour of 1962.trams, tramways, mmtb, collins st, bourke st, swanston st, underground tramways, reports

Hard Cover -Dark Green 3 copies. One with Dust Cover.WITH THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY AT HOME AND OVERSEAS Published for THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES by AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL CANBERRA 1943 australian army. ww2. australia. overseas.

This volume is like a veteran 'gong' - winner with years of tough going and breathless incidents to draw from. The service and the blokes in it have been able to dig into this pile of gen. and present some amazing stories, pictures, poems, graphics and cartoons.Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraitsSoldiering On - The Australian Army at Home and Overseas. Red hardback front and back with light coloured text of title. The rising sun badge, with text under it - The Australian Army at home and overseas. Inside front and back cover show illustrations of RAAF personnel dressed in the uniform which depicts their job i.e. females in nurse uniforms. raaf,, wwii, new guinea, malaya, middle east, bethlehem, south west pacific, bab-el-mandeb, doughboy, royal womens army service, syria, cairo, singapore battle, jungle ambush

Article and photograph about Exchange students travelling to Finland, France and South AmericaCaption: OFF overseas soon are Tintern girls Lee Rosperich, Emily Wright, Helen Coker and Daniela Fogale

Items contributed by service men, for their families at home.Hard back Green Material Cover, Print mostly in Khaki Except on Front where Khaki is in Green on Khaki Rectangle. Book 3 in series of 6 published for the Australian Military Forces by The Australian War Memorial Canberra A.C.T. during WW2.Khaki and Green with the Australian Army at Home and Overseas. Relates soldiers' experiences since October 1942 Covering the African desert and Papua Campaignsstawell ww2

Hard covered book with title on frontworld war 1939 - 1945

Maroon cloth bound hardcover book with title in cream print across the top, a straight line running vertical down the right side, below which is the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces emblem and the words 'the Australian Army at home and overseas'.non-fictionStories and contributions from members of the Australian Army during the Second World War.australian army, military history, wwii, ww2, world war two

Maroon cloth bound hardcover book with title in cream print across the top, a straight line running vertical down the right side, below which is the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces emblem and the words 'the Australian Army at home and overseas'.non-fictionStories and contributions from members of the Australian Army during the Second World War.australian army, military history, wwii, ww2, world war two

Congratulatory letter sent to F.G. Davey from Air Vice Marshall H.N. Wrigley on the occasion of Davey being awarded the DFC. Enclosed with the letter was a piece of DFC ribbon. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Black and white photocopy of an original letter to F.G. Davey on Commonwealth of Australia and Royal Australian Air Force letterhead. Wording is in black type.Photocopy of original handwritten name: 'Davey' Photocopy of sender's handwritten signature: 'H.N. Wrigley'distinguished flying cross, medals, f.g. davey, letters, raaf

Red and gold tin used to hold James' Exclusive Chocolates, overseas selection. James' Exclusive Chocolates / Overseas Selectionchocolates, james exclusive chocolates, containers

Photocopied, 14 A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner, Lecture notes or report titled "Light Rail - An Overseas Challenge for Australia", presented by Bill Kingsley presented in Adelaide. Not formally dated, but late 1970's. Looks at Light rail / tram from a international perspective with references to motor vehicles, oil shortages, track, vehicles, overhead and signalling, costs, capacities, conclusion and challenges.trams, tramways, light rail, lectures, papers, adelaide

Keith Holdsworth, member of the Australian National Council of and for the Blind and national director of (what would become) Guide Dogs Australia, greets an overseas visitor.1 black and white photograph of Keith Holdsworth x 2 copiesguide dogs australia, keith holdsworth