From a collection of 253 images on slides taken while on deployment in Vietnam, by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304), who served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.American 20 Surgical Hospital - operating theatre in a quonset hut, Vietnam 1969/70.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, hq australian forces vietnam, 20 surgical hospital, operating theatre, quonset hut

From a collection of 253 images on slides taken while on deployment in Vietnam by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (44304). He served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, 1969 - 1970.Helicopter being loaded with treated soldiers at American 20 Surgical Hospital, Vietnam 1969/70.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, hq australian forces vietnam, 20 surgical hospital, quonset hut

During the war in Vietnam, a MUST hospital (Medical Unit, Self-Contained, Transportable) was a type of field hospital developed by the US Army. These hospitals utilized inflatable shelters, expandable structures, and auxiliary power units to create self-contained medical facilities. They could be constructed relatively easily and were capable of supporting a large number of patients. This image is from a collection of 253 images on slides taken by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (Service no:44304), while on deployment in Vietnam 1969 -1970. He served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. Medical Unit, Self-contained, Transportable (MUST) inflatable shelters used for wards and operating theatres at American 20 Surgical hospital, Vietnam 1969/70.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, hq australian forces vietnam, 20 surgical hospital, quonset hut, medical unit self contained transportable, must, hospital

During the war in Vietnam, a MUST hospital (Medical Unit, Self-Contained, Transportable) was a type of field hospital developed by the US Army. These hospitals utilized inflatable shelters, expandable structures, and auxiliary power units to create self-contained medical facilities. They could be constructed relatively easily and were capable of supporting a large number of patients. This image is from a collection of 253 images on slides taken by Corporal Peter Stanley Sims (Service no:44304), while on deployment in Vietnam 1969 -1970. He served in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. Medical Unit, Self-contained, Transportable (MUST) inflatable shelters used for wards and operating theatres at American 20 Surgical hospital, Vietnam 1969/70.peter stanley sims, 44304, slides, royal australian army medical corps, vietnam war, sims, australian forces vietnam, hq australian forces vietnam, 20 surgical hospital, quonset hut, medical unit self contained transportable, must

A Nissen hut is a prefabricated, semi‑cylindrical structure made from corrugated steel sheeting over a lightweight steel-and-timber frame. It was invented in 1916 by Major Peter Norman Nissen of the British Army during WWI. The Maribyrnong Migrant Hoste, located around Williamson Road and Hampstead Road, used large numbers of ex‑WWII Nissen/Quonset huts as its earliest accommodation. These huts defined the look and feel of the hostel in the 1950s and early 1960s. These huts were used before the construction of the later Midway Hostel (1969) and Phillip Hostel (1971).5368.01 - Maribyrnong Migrant Hostel Nissen Huts Photograph.jpg 5368.02 - Maribyrnong Migrant Hostel Nissen Huts Photograph.jpgmigrant hostel, williamson road, maribyrnong, phillip hostel, midway hostel

In 1910 six acres of land for a reserve was donated to the people of St. Albans by Alice Errington. The land would provide recreation facilities for the communities of two shires, Braybrook & Keilor. The land was located in the Shire of Braybrook on the south side of Boundary Rd (now Main Rd East) with the Shire of Keilor on the north side. In 1929 the Trustees of the Reserve offered to invest the land to Braybrook Council. This decision was driven by the fact that technically the reserve was still private property and was subject to rates and costs for making of the roads abutting the reserve. One condition of this agreement was the land to remain for the use by the community. Over the years the reserve has been the home of tennis, football, cricket & scout clubs. It has hosted many open air and carnival events. In the 1950's the St. Albans Community Youth Club built their tin shed on the north - west corner of the reserve using a former Army Nissan (Quonset) hut. Mrs Alice Erringting died in 1931 and in 1937 wrought iron Memorial Gates were installed at the entrance to the reserve in her honor.1460.01 - The Errington Reserve 1460.02 - Errington Reserve - Alice Errington 100th Anniversary Plaque Unveiling 20th December 2010 Flyer 1460.03 - Errington Reserve - The Errington Reserve Proof Copy By Tom Rigg 2011 1460.04 - Errington Reserve - Timelineerrington reserve, reserve, main road east, st. albans, alice errington

The St Albans Community Youth Club began in the early 1950s, operating out of a small tin shed on Main Road East. This was during the explosive post‑war population boom, when St Albans lacked basic services such as sports clubs, libraries, and youth facilities. As membership grew, the original shed was replaced with a recycled Quonset Army Hut, a curved steel structure typical of post‑war surplus buildings. The hut was adapted by volunteers and became the heart of the centre. From the 1950s onward, the Tin Shed hosted an extraordinary range of activities, including: Judo (including the long‑running St Albans Judo Club) Table tennis Marching girls Gymnasium and fitness classes Scouts and Guides Drama and concerts Boat‑building and woodwork Preschool and playgroups Tai Chi, yoga, and lifelong learning programs Police Youth Club Country Women’s Association Food relief and community support services (more recent decades) This diversity made the Tin Shed one of the most important social anchors for newly arrived migrant families.The St Albans “Tin Shed” is one of the most important community-built institutions in Melbourne’s west, a post‑war, migrant‑era youth hub that grew from a tiny, corrugated shed into a major social centre.Only the 1st twenty photographs have been uploaded to Victorian Collections 5881.001 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Drama StCYC 1992.jpg 5881.002 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Edna Cooper and Lorna Cameron.jpg 5881.003 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Edna Cooper StACYC 1980's.jpg 5881.004 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Elfie and Lorna at the 50th Anniversary.jpg 5881.005 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Ellie, Lorna and Kon 2005.jpg 5881.006 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Floor plan.jpg 5881.007 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Gathering 1994.jpg 5881.008 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Ingrid and Samantha selling home made jewellery.jpg 5881.009 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Jack Sheridan and Lorna Cameron 1994.jpg 5881.010 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Jean and Sylvia StACYC 1992.jpg 5881.011 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Jenny watering at the Youth Club 1993.jpg 5881.012 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Karla Montalvo.jpg 5881.013 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Kerry, Elfie, Angela, Lorna Marilyn, Jennifer and Edna.jpg 5881.014 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Kim and Mal, Sunshine Council 1994.jpg 5881.015 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Les Cameron.jpg 5881.016 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna and Nick Szwed 2005.jpg 5881.017 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna at the Tin Shed.jpg 5881.018 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna Cameron and Edna Cooper August 1994.jpg 5881.019 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna Cameron and John Ribarow.jpg 5881.020 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna Cameron and Thea Dukic.jpg 5881.021 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna Cameron with her Renault 1970's.jpg 5881.022 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Lorna presented with certificate.jpg 5881.023 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Mary and Vicki.jpg 5881.024 - St. Albans Tin Shed - May 1993.jpg 5881.025 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Mosaic dedication 1994 1.jpg 5881.026 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Mosaic dedication 1994 2.jpg 5881.027 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Mural damaged 1.jpg 5881.028 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Mural damaged 2.jpg 5881.029 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Play group 1994.jpg 5881.030 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Play Group.jpg 5881.031 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Ray and Ken 1994.jpg 5881.032 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Ray, Helen and Willy. Mosaic 1994.jpg 5881.033 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Remembering Lorna.jpg 5881.034 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Return of the ring.jpg 5881.035 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Roy Cameron book launch 2025.jpg 5881.036 - St. Albans Tin Shed - StACYC drama 1992.jpg 5881.037 - St. Albans Tin Shed - StCYC mosaic 1994.jpg 5881.038 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Steve Thorpe, Lorna Cameron and Ruth Frede 1994.jpg 5881.039 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Sunshine Council workers 1994 Photo 01.jpg 5881.040 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Sunshine Council workers 1994 Photo 02.jpg 5881.041 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 01.jpg 5881.042 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 02.jpg 5881.043 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 03.jpg 5881.044 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 04.jpg 5881.045 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 05.jpg 5881.046 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 06.jpg 5881.047 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 07.jpg 5881.048 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 08.jpg 5881.049 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 09.jpg 5881.050 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 10.jpg 5881.051 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 11.jpg 5881.052 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 12.jpg 5881.053 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 13.jpg 5881.054 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 14.jpg 5881.055 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 15.jpg 5881.056 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 16.jpg 5881.057 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 17.jpg 5881.058 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 18.jpg 5881.059 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Anniversary cake Photo 19.jpg 5881.060 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 60.jpg 5881.061 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 61.jpg 5881.062 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 62.jpg 5881.063 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 33.jpg 5881.064 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 64.jpg 5881.065 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 65.jpg 5881.066 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Judo Photo 66.jpg 5881.067 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 67.jpg 5881.068 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 68.jpg 5881.069 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 69.jpg 5881.070 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 70.jpg 5881.071 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 71.jpg 5881.072 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 72.jpg 5881.073 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 73.jpg 5881.074 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 74.jpg 5881.075 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 75.jpg 5881.076 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 76.jpg 5881.077 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 77.jpg 5881.078 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 78.jpg 5881.079 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 79.jpg 5881.080 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 80.jpg 5881.081 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 81.jpg 5881.082 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 82.jpg 5881.083 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 83.jpg 5881.084 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 84.jpg 5881.085 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 85.jpg 5881.086 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 86.jpg 5881.087 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 87.jpg 5881.088 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 88.jpg 5881.089 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 89.jpg 5881.090 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 90.jpg 5881.091 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 91.jpg 5881.092 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 92.jpg 5881.093 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 93.jpg 5881.094 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 94.jpg 5881.095 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 95.jpg 5881.096 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed Photo 96.jpg 5881.097 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed cheers 50 years of goodwill.jpg 5881.098 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tin Shed still place to be.jpg 5881.099 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tonnes of tons 2010.jpg 5881.100 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Val, Shea, Ken Steve and Louise 1994.jpg 5881.101 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Volunteers Required The Advocate 16 November 1999.jpg 5881.102 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Weekly time table.jpg 5881.103 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Bill Shorten at the Tin Shed.jpg 5881.104 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Book dream lives.jpg 5881.105 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Errington Reserve 1994.jpg 5881.106 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Errington Reserve sculpture 1.jpg 5881.107 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Errington Reserve sculpture 2.jpg 5881.108 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Facelift for an old tin shed.jpg 5881.109 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Fifty years on, the Tin Shed stands tall.jpg 5881.110 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Gravesite of Alice Errington, Footscray.jpg 5881.111 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Joe Ribarow and Lorna 2005.jpg 5881.112 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Judo 1994.jpg 5881.113 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Judo at the Tin Shed.jpg 5881.114 - St. Albans Tin Shed - Tom Rigg.jpgst. albans tin shed, main road east, st. albans, st. albans community youth club

The St Albans Community Youth Club began in the early 1950s, operating out of a small tin shed on Main Road East. This was during the explosive post‑war population boom, when St Albans lacked basic services such as sports clubs, libraries, and youth facilities. As membership grew, the original shed was replaced with a recycled Quonset Army Hut, a curved steel structure typical of post‑war surplus buildings. The hut was adapted by volunteers and became the heart of the centre. From the 1950s onward, the Tin Shed hosted an extraordinary range of activities, including: Judo (including the long‑running St Albans Judo Club) Table tennis Marching girls Gymnasium and fitness classes Scouts and Guides Drama and concerts Boat‑building and woodwork Preschool and playgroups Tai Chi, yoga, and lifelong learning programs Police Youth Club Country Women’s Association Food relief and community support services (more recent decades) This diversity made the Tin Shed one of the most important social anchors for newly arrived migrant families.The St Albans “Tin Shed” is one of the most important community-built institutions in Melbourne’s west, a post‑war, migrant‑era youth hub that grew from a tiny, corrugated shed into a major social centre.7204.01 - St. Albans Tin Shed Documents - The Art Of history Joseph Ribarow Star Weekly 8th September 2026 Page 6.jpg 7204.02 - St. Albans Tin Shed Documents - Raising Overdose Awareness In St. Albans Star Weekly 25th August 2026 Page 9.jpg 7204.03 - St. Albans Tin Shed Documents - Art Comes Out Of The Archive Star Weekly 18th August 2026 Page 1.jpgst. albans tin shed, main road east, st. albans, st. albans community youth club, joseph ribarow