"Worshippers at Wheelers Hill church, Mulgrave parish, saw the plot thicken on Sunday October 20 when locals presented the musical "Singsational Servants" from the Kids Praise series."Mann is shown dressed in costume as Risky Rat.Identification of Mann as Risky Rat.risky rat, singsational servants, kids praise

This coat belonged to Brighton resident Audrey Winifred Pickett (nee Heriot; 1915-2011). The coat is made from the pelts of rakali, also known as the Australian water rat, a native rodent species similar to an otter. Growing up to 35 centimetres in length, rakali typically live in burrows near water, feeding on fish, insects, yabbies and waterbirds. Throughout the early twentieth century, they were widely considered to be a nuisance and were hunted for their soft and waterproof fur. Demand for rakali pelts increased during the 1930s Depression years, when a ban was placed on the import of overseas furs; rakali fur became a popular substitute for the fur of the American muskrat. The species was placed under a protection order in 1938, although periodic culls were allowed until 1957 due to their perceived destruction of irrigation banks and fishing nets. Audrey recalled that the coat was made for her by furrier F. J. Ellemor after a large cull of rakali. The coat was displayed in the window of Ellemor's Block Place store. F. J. Ellemor Pty Ltd was established in 1908 by furrier Francis John Ellemor (1867-1944) and continued into the late twentieth century under the management of his son Wilfred (1801-1972). Francis and his wife Edith lived in Rothesay Avenue, Brighton from the late 1930s.Three-quarter length brown fur coat made of Australian water-rat (rakali) pelts. Wide raised collar and cuffs. Fastens centre front with two large hooks and eyes. Lined with chocolate brown silk satin.Label, woven brown on beige silk, centre back neck: created by / F. J. Ellemor / FURRIERS / MELBOURNEfur coat, rakali, australian water rat, melbourne fashion, audrey winifred heriot, audrey winifred pickett, audrey winifred north, francis john ellemor, f. j. ellemor, furrier

"DIARY OF A RAT" "7th AUST. DIV/SUPPLY COLUMN" "2/6/ AUST. COY/A.A.S.C. Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.1. Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black print on yellow colour background. 72 pages plus 8 pages index. Cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. 2. Programme - cream coloured paper, facsimile brown print, maps and illustrations. Two A4 sheets folded in half, stapled.books, military history, ww2, tobruk, autobiography

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of an Engineer 'Tunnel Rat' wearing a flack jacket enters a tunnel found leading into the Long Hai Hills during land and mine clearance operations in July 1969. The Engineers were under the protection of D coy 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC), artillery, Mortar and Naval gunfire.photograph, tunnel rats, d coy, long hai hills, gibbons collection catalogue, artillery, mortars, gunfire, engineers, 6 rar/nz (anzac), denis gibbons

At the beginning of the 1890s, the Kew businessman and Town Councillor, Henry Kellett, commissioned J.F.C. Farquhar to photograph scenes of Kew. These scenes included panoramas as well as pastoral scenes. The resulting set of twelve photographs was assembled in an album, Kew Where We Live, from which customers could select images for purchase.The preamble to the album describes that the photographs used the ‘argentic bromide’ process, now more commonly known as the gelatine silver process. This form of dry plate photography allowed for the negatives to be kept for weeks before processing, hence its value in landscape photography. The resulting images were considered to be finely grained and everlasting. Evidence of the success of Henry Kellett’s venture can be seen today, in that some of the photographs are held in national collections.It is believed that the Kew Historical Society’s copy of the Kellett album is unique and that the photographs in the book were the first copies taken from the original plates. It is the first and most important series of images produced about Kew. The individual images have proved essential in identifying buildings and places of heritage value in the district.In Farquhar’s close-up portrait of the rat catcher and his dog, the photographer excludes any extraneous data that otherwise might have provided a spatial or motivational context. The contemporary or the present day viewer is required to construct a narrative to explore or understand what is occurring. The title of the picture might incline a viewer to believe that what they see is an exercise in vermin control, and that the rat concerned might be an introduced black or brown rodent. A more likely scenario is that the rat catcher is focussed on catching ‘rakali’, a native water-rat once widely trapped for its fur. The trapping of rakali for use in the manufacture of fashionable clothing accelerated as introduced furs such as musquash became more expensive. It was not until 1938 that rakali were granted protected status.Ratting on the Yarrakew illustrated, kew where we live, photographic books, henry kellett, yarra river

Recttangular pine wood base. Metal spring, bar and pin nailed onto it. Can be loaded with cheeser or bread to entice rat which trips the mecchanism when set (see photos). Made to catch a large rat. Writing is embossed on the wood in brown.Ezyset Supreme Rat Trap Made in Australia

Motorists are using the VicRoads reserve to avoid traffic on the Greensborough Highway.News clippings, black text, colour image.sarong street watsonia, service road watsonia

In 1965, soon after the first US combat troops arrived in Vietnam, vast tunnel complexes were discovered. Built by the Viet Cong, these tunnells allowed them to hide from enemy troops and aircraft.tunnel rats 1965-1971, viet cong, us combat troops

An original painting of s soldier holding a torch looking down in a tunnelpainting, vietnam lest we forget, tunnel rats

A small retractable pen whis was used by Arthur LockThis item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A small extendable pencil made from metal and plastic. The pencil can be screwed out to extend it and replace lead. Initials "N.W.D. engraved on sideworld war 11, rats of tobruk, arthur lock

This item was owned by Arthur Lock. The initals engraved on the side are those of his mother, Edith May Lock,This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A silver and leather hip flask with clear glass viewing window on each side.Engraved on one side "E.M.L" On base 1/4 PT/ HARDY BROS/MADE IN ENGLAND / 565Aarthur lock, rats of tobruk

These items were part of standard supplies and personal items issued to members of the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A metal can/bottle opener and cigarette lighter. On Opener "STOKES /MELB"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk

Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Rubber "Rat" off white colour with red eyes, has gold string around neck with a round tag with wording on.tobruk, souvenirs, rat

Items belonging to Mathew Redmond 3811680, 8237166. .2) black with red rat is British Army, 7th Armoured brigade, the desert Rats. Refer Cat No 3891 for his service details..1) Velcro cloth arm patch, blue centre with gold edges, mythical Easte figure in the centre. .2) Velcro cloth arm patch, black with a red Rat depiction in the centre. .3) Velcro cloth arm patch, camouflage colours with name in centre. .2) On rear in black pen, “RED”. .3) REDWOOD”patches, arm, military

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Associaton of Victoria's mascot, Artie the Research Rat, continues to hand out a 'Thank You' gift of a potted plant to each the five models. The three models on the left are Lorraine Cummings, Irene Tresize, and Pauline Schulzeff.Black and white photo of six women standing on a low on a stage. One of the women is using a walking stick. A mascot (someone dressed in a rat costume) is standing on the floor below the stage, obscuring the view of two of the women on the stage.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, lorraine cummings, irene tresize, pauline schulzeff, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

Tunnel Rat (Field Engineer).behind the wire, jack "jacko" miller

This photo is part of a collection of World War II and returned soldiers held in the George Evans Museum and collected by Jeff Cossum, previous curator (1989-1995)A black and white photograph of Owen Edwards wearing a RAAF uniform. (Bust only)on back: Owen Edwards / 119995 LAC RATworld war 2, raaf, uniforms, portraits, royal australian air force, clothing and dress, exservicemen, cossum, jeff, george evans collection

Part of collection of carpenter's tools used on sailing ships from England to AustraliaThin round 'rat-tail' file with flat faceted endtrades, carpentry

Australian tunnel rat in full combat uniform standing holding a rifletunnel rats, tunnel

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Associaton of Victoria's mascot, Artie the Research Rat, begins to hand out a 'Thank You' gift of a potted plant to each the five models. They are Lorraine Cummings, Irene Tresize, Pauline Schulzeff, Dorothy Home, and one other (unidentified).Black and white photo of six women standing on a low on a stage and a mascot (a person wearing a rat costume) standing on the floor next to the stage. One of the women is using a walking stick. There is a small gap between the first three women and the next two women on stage. The sixth woman is standing further along the stage. The mascot is handing a gift to one of the women in the group of two, obscuring the view of the sixth woman, at the far end of the stage.[Handwritten in black ink] Groups Annual Luncheon, Palm Lake Motel, 1981 [Handwritten in pencil, in the top right corner] Elsemariearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, lorraine cummings, irene tresize, pauline schulzeff, dorothy homer, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

painting of Rat hole in Tobruk by K Ward including letter from artist Ken Ward