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Federation University Historical Collection
Resistance Control Box, Techtron Resistance Control Box
... Resistance Control Box...Techtron Resistance Control Box ...resistance control box... Resistance Control Box Techtron Resistance Control Box Grey metal ...Grey metal rectangular box with 3 large dials down centre and 3 terminals at one end Dials show different levels - capacitiesMaker's plate: Techtron - Techtron Appliances - Melbourne - Australia Type: R3D1 Serial: 101resistance control box, terminals, ohms dials, techtron appliances, scientific instruments -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, Variable Resistance Box
... Variable Resistance Box...resistance box... Variable Resistance Box Rectangular box with black bakelite top ...Rectangular box with black bakelite top and knobs.scientific objects, ballarat school of mines, resistance box -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Decade Resistance Box
... Decade Resistance Box...decade resistance box... Scientific Instument Decade Resistance Box Balancing resistances ...Balancing resistances in a varnished timber box. Black-painted metal lid holds four decade selector switches and three terminal posts. Lid attached with 6 knirled knobs. Instrument type 1370.Serial Number 142.scientific instrument, decade resistance box -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Resistance box
... Resistance box...resistance box...' hartmann of braun resitance decade box resistance box electical ...Wooden box with brass top and 24 knobs (22 larger and 2 smaller) on the right-hand side. In addition there are two extra knobs on the right side of the top, as well as two removable oval access panels with handles on each of the ends.Stamped on top of box: a coat of arms 'HARTMANN OF BRAUN A/M' 'RICHTIG BEI / 20 / GRAD CELSIUS' increments for measurement On front side: Sticker labelled 'NATURAL PHILOSOPHY LABORATORY / NO 7 / UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE' Stamped on end of metal top: 'No. 2665'hartmann of braun, resitance decade box, resistance box, electical instruments, frankfurt, natural philosophy laboratory -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Resistance Decade Box, mid-20th Century
... Resistance Decade Box...resistance decade box...Resistance decade box constructed from rectangular base... Decade Box Resistance decade box constructed from rectangular ...Related to objects 450 and 451.Resistance decade box constructed from rectangular base of ferrous metal with black plastic top. Top displays five circular dials with three smaller circular dials on the right. Embossed plaque at front: 'J. L. WILLIAM / SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS / SERIAL No 3012 / TYPE RR5S / MELBOURNE / AUSTRALIA' Engraved and filled white on top plate from left to right: 'ABSOLUTE OHMS AT 20 C / MANGANIN' Label reading 'PHYSICS PT 2 222 A4' Logo reading: 'J. L. WILLIAM / SCIENTIFIC / INSTRUMENTS / MELBOURNE / SERIAL No 3012' 'ZERO RESISTANCE / 0.006 OHM' Dials labelled underneath with unit measurements engraved and filled white.decade box, resistance decade box, j. l. william, electrical equipment, scientific instruments -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Resistance Decade Box, mid-20th Century
... Resistance Decade Box...resistance decade box...Resistance decade box constructed with a rectangular wooden... Decade Box Resistance decade box constructed with a rectangular ...Related to objects 451 and 452Resistance decade box constructed with a rectangular wooden body and black plastic top displaying five large dials and fifteen smaller dials. Unit measurements are inscribed beneath each dial.Left to right on top panel surrounding dials: 'INT / OHMS AT 20 C MANGANIN / PURCHASED BY UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION / J. L. WILLIAM MELBOURNE' Adhered label at center of top, between dials: 'Part 2 W B S' Long front side has an metal panel with paper label and PVC covering demonstrating setup that has 'SERIAL No 416' engraved along upper edge. j. l. william, scientific instruments, resistance decade box, electrical instruments, decade box -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Resistance Decade Box, mid-20th Century
... Resistance Decade Box...resistance decade box...This rectangular wooden resistance decade box features four... Decade Box This rectangular wooden resistance decade box features ...This object is believed to be associated with training at the Parkville Secondary Teaching College during the 20th Century.Related to objects 450 and 452This rectangular wooden resistance decade box features four large dials for controlling resistances. The dials are mounted atop a black plastic panel, each with a square base. Three smaller dials are mounted to the right of the large dials.Embossed plaque at front: 'J. L. WILLIAM / SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS / SERIAL No 3960 / TYPE RB4DS / MELBOURNE / AUSTRALIA' Engraved and filled white on top plate from left to right: 'ABSOLUTE OHMS AT 20 C / MANGANIN' Logo reading: 'J. L. WILLIAM / SCIENTIFIC / INSTRUMENTS / MELBOURNE / SERIAL No 3960' 'ZERO RESISTANCE / 0.004 OHM' Engraved on back edge of top panel: 'SECONDARY TEACHER COLLEGE PARKVILLE' Dials are labelled underneath with unit measurements for resistance settings, engraved and in-filled white.j. l. william, decade box, electrical equipment, resistance decade box, scientific instruments -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument, Decade Resistance Box
... Decade Resistance Box... Instrument Decade Resistance Box Timber box with black top and4 black ...Used in electrical emgineering separtment, Used for varying resistance in a circuit.Timber box with black top and4 black knobs.electrical engineering, reistance box -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Resistance Box, A.E.L
... Resistance Box, A.E.L.... Streets The University of Melbourne Parkville melbourne Resistance ...Assembled, dove-tailed. Coated, painted. Accessories: mesh, dials. Surface finish: coated, painted. Inscribed on upper face, centred: “OHMS X 1000/ AUSTRONIC ENGINEERING LABORATORIES” Painted on upper face, back left corner: “PIII” -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tramcar Data Sheet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Resistance Boxes", c1960's
... Dyeline print of Drawing R9846, "Resistance Boxes - Types...On rear in red ink (felt pen?) "Resistance Boxes"... in red ink (felt pen?) "Resistance Boxes" Dyeline print ...Dyeline print of Drawing R9846, "Resistance Boxes - Types on tramcars". Provides a listing of Melbourne tramcar numbers, class, motors, controller, type and box number, Resistance diagrams and remarks - number of tramcars. Includes works cars. Drawing undated, does not include X class cars or VR cars. Note that it superseded drawing R9846.On rear in red ink (felt pen?) "Resistance Boxes"trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, resistance grids -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
Electrical Resistance
... f. Resistance Box - Griffin and Tatlock..... Resistance Box - Griffin and Tatlock. ...f. Resistance Box - Griffin and Tatlock. -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
Electrical Resistance
... d .Resistance box Ohms at 17o to +/-0.1%... .Resistance box Ohms at 17o to +/-0.1% ...d .Resistance box Ohms at 17o to +/-0.1% -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
Electrical Resistance
... g. Resistance Box, labelled 13.7 Keiser & Schmidt Berlin.... Resistance Box, labelled 13.7 Keiser & Schmidt Berlin ...g. Resistance Box, labelled 13.7 Keiser & Schmidt Berlin -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, J.L. Williams Scientific Instruments, Decade Box
... resistance box... resistance box decade box J.L. Williams Scientific Instruments ...Resistors 5 decade set, Type ^85. Black top panel eith elector knobs and terminal posts mpunted on polished wood box. scientific instruments, j.l. williams instruments, resistance box, decade box -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
Electrical Resistance
... b. Variable resistance. PO Box type.... Variable resistance. PO Box type ...b. Variable resistance. PO Box type -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Duties of Electrical Mechanics - Runningsheds", May. 1970
... , resistance boxes, line breakers, RC units, motors, governor..., controllers, switches, resistance boxes, line breakers, RC units ...Instruction - 5 pages - duplicated foolscap sheets - headed "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running Shed Branch" - titled "Duties of Electrical Mechanics - Runningsheds" Details electrical work to be done on tramcars at the 100 hours service; trolley pole, electrical equipment, controllers, switches, resistance boxes, line breakers, RC units, motors, governor, compressor, lighting, buzzers, door engines, wipers, brake cylinders and general body eg handrails. Dated May 1970.trams, tramways, depot, safety, workshops, electrical equipment, instructions, procedures -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC Memo, c1939
... manufactured signal boxes, resistances and contactors for the tramway... boxes, resistances and contactors for the tramway - 10 boxes ...Yields information about the costs of locally manufactured signal boxes for used on the tramways.Single sheet, demi foolscap, SEC Ballarat Electricity Supply and Tramways Memo giving the costing of locally manufactured signal boxes, resistances and contactors for the tramway - 10 boxes made up. Not formally dated, but c1939.Has been filled in using ink.trams, tramways, overhead, signals -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Tools, Spanner Auto x4 'Vana Dium', 20thC
4x steel Automobile Spanners ' Vana Dium' used by a resident of the City of Moorabbin c1950 Vanadium is a hard, silver-grey metallic element. It is a ductile transition metal with a natural resistance to corrosion and stability against alkalis, acids and salt water. Vanadium is found in over 60 different minerals including vanadinite, carnotite, roscoelite and patronite.This Vana Dium Spanner set is typical of the type used by car mechanics in the City of Moorabbin c1950Set of 4 graduated automobile steel spanners made by Vana Dium Ltd USA c 1950 Front Forged VANA DIUM Steel 3/4 Pat.Pend. Back AUTO-KIT No.100 Made in USAspanners, automobiles, car mechanics, vana dium ltd usa, vanadium, uranium, early settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Tool - Brass balance 'Salters', c1900
In the 18th century, spring scales appeared. To produce these scales, a manufacturer would use the resistance of a spring to calculate weights, which could be read automatically on the scale’s face. The ease of use of spring scales over balance scales is what led most post offices to outfit their clerks with spring postal scales. One of the most common types of spring scales was the kitchen scale—also known as a family or dial scale. Designed for horizontal surfaces, these scales used the weight of goods in a pan at the top of the scale to force the spring down. Such scales were common in early-20th-century households and were sold by Sears and Montgomery Ward. Many had flat weighing surfaces but some were topped by shallow pans. Companies such as Salters, Chatillon, and Fairbanks made both. SALTER HOUSEWARES began in the late 1760 in the village of Bilston, England. At this time Richard Salter, a spring maker, began making 'pocket steelyards', a scale similar to the fisherman's scale of today. By 1825 his nephew George had taken over the company, which became known as George Salter & Co. and later established a large, well equipped manufacturing site in the town of West Bromwich. The business thrived throughout the 1900s, and in 1972 the company was purchased by Staveley Industries Plc. In 2002, the management team at Salter Housewares Ltd, backed by Barclays Private Equity, bought the company out from the group, to concentrate on its consumer businesses. In 2004 was sold to the US-based HoMedics company, and in 2006, Salter Housewares USA and Taylor Precision Products Inc (also owned by HoMedics) merged. A portable, brass balance scale , 'Salters' for weighing items. A steel ring holds a brass plate marked with graduations 0 – 26 to which is attached a steel hook. ( rope & arrow TM ) / SALTER / POCKET / BALANCE / MADE IN ENGLAND Graduated 0 – 26 / PATENT / No. 8 Base rope & anchor S (trade mark) pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, tools, craftsman, balance, scales, weights, imperial measure,, salter housewares pty ltd, west bromwich, england, salter george, salter richard, bilston england, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Balancing Resistance
Balancing resistances in a a varnished timber box, black top panel mountted, four decase selctor. Switches: Units, tens, hundres, thousandsBalancing resistancescientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, electricity, physics, electrical engineering -
Federation University Historical Collection
Electrical Instrument, Sliding Resistance - to be used with Frequency Meter: No 27745, Not known
Originally used in the Electrical Engineering Department at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education.Light coloured wood box with hinged lid. Metal brackets for carrying handle strap - missing. Inside, wooden section with sliding knob. This is the sliding contact for metal bars underneath.Diagram on blue paper attache to inside of lid. Stencilled on front "P1 4". On DYMO tape of side of box "USE WITH FREQ METER". Aluminium sticker on lid - "BALLARAT C.A.E." Scratched beneath this "ELEC / ENG DPT" electrical engineering, ballarat college of advanced education, electrical instrument, sliding resistance, scientific instruments -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Lisa Gervasoni, Ruins of Angus McMillan's original Bushy Park Homestead near Maffra, 2014, 07/06/2014
Angus McMillan named the Avon River after the river of the same name in his native Scotland. In 1840 he established a pastoral run at Bushy Park, north-west of the township. William Odell Raymond established a run in the area in 1842, and built his house, Strathfieldsaye, during 1848–54. European settlement did not take place without resistance, and in return, massacres were inflicted by Angus McMillan and others on Gunai people, especially between the years of 1840 and 1850. (wikipedia)bushy park, angus mcmillan, avon river -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Resistance Bridge Hartmann & Braun
Machined metal parts, polymer base, wooden box plinth. Uncoated metal, polished wood. Surface finish: wood varnish. [Stamped] on upper face, centre of front edge: Hartmann & Braun A.G./ Frankfurt a.M/ No 13881. [Stamped] on upper face, centre of back edge: Manufacturer’s symbol. Paint dot on upper face in top left corner approx. 0.7-1.0cm in diameter. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction Book, Westinghouse Brake Company of Australasia Limited and The Westinghouse Brake & Saxby Signal Co. Ltd. of 82 York Road and Kings Cross London, "Westinghouse Railway Operating Data", 2000
Photocopy of 54 data sheets published by Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company of East Pittsburgh Pa, USA c1920. Consists of plastic cover, header page with Westinghouse logo, contents sheets (2 pages), forward, 67 pages (single side photocopy) and heavy rear card cover bound with a green comb binder. Original material lent by Craig Tooke of the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association at Haddon. Photocopied by Warren Doubleday March 2000. List of contents produced 30/6/2000 and then bound. Contains data sheets regarding motors, commutators, brushes, armatures, bearings, field coils, pinions, lubrication, air piping, axle collars, resistance grids, gear cases and other technical information. Westinghouse Railway Operating Data 30/6/2000 List of Contents Page No. Care and repair of commutators 1 Undercutting commutators 2 Railway Motor carbon brushes 3 Brush holders 4 Flashing of railway motors 5 Soldering railway armatures 6 Armature Winding 7 Banding armatures 8 Railway Motor Bearings 9 Lubrication of railway motor bearings 10 How to babbitt motor bearings 11 Oil, grease and waster for motors and gears 12 Saturation of motor bearing waste 13 Testing Polarity of Field Coils 14 Charging of storage batteries on Interurban & street rail cars 15 Precautions to be taken with blower installations on motor cars 16 Putting on Railway Motor Pinions 17 How to take armatures out of box frame motors 18 Dipping and Baking of Railway Motors 19 War time dipping and baking outfits 20 Dipping and baking railway motors will decrease troubles 21 Protection of Motor Bearings from Dust 25 Winter Operation of Railway Motor equipments 26 Installation of Air piping to prevent freezing 27 Maintenance of Traction Brake Equipment 28 Maintenance of controller fingers and contacts 29 Hand operated circuit breakers 30 Railway Motor Testing I 31 Railway Motor Testing II 33 Railway Motor Testing III 35 Railway Motor Testing IV 36 Railway Motor Testing V 37 Removing and replacing railway motor armature shaft 39 Mounting and Maintenance of car resistors 40 Lubrication of control apparatus 41 Maintenance of fuse boxes for railway service 42 Does it pay to dip and bake armatures 43 Dipping and Baking as a financial asset 44 Shop Organisation 45 Tinning Malleable Iron Bearing shells 46 Life of armature bearings or railway motors 47 The assembly of complete sets of commutator segments 48 Electric welding as a factor in reclamation 50 Metal to Metal press, shrink and clamping fit allowances 52 Life of railway motor carbon brushes 54 General information of grid resistance design for the operating man 56 Stopping a car by braking with the motors 57 Railway Motor shafts and their maintenance 58 Axle collars 59 Gear cases 60 Ventilated railway motors 62 Revamping Loose armature bearings 64 Life of axle bearings of railway motors 65 Heat-treated bolts for railway service 66 Document imaged over 7 parts 7-9-2016 - see hi res files. trams, tramways, westinghouse, motors, data sheets, technical information -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
Electrical Resistance
... of Melbourne Grattan St Melbourne melbourne Electrical Resistance e. PO ...e. PO Box, labelled "Australian Electric Co. Ltd., Melbourne. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Claw Brooch
From Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Bird claw with safety chain & clasp attached. Claw is set in stirling silver band with yellow stone. Tartan ribbon with pin also worn with brooch.Brooch and ribbon presented in small box.costume accessories, jewellery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Album - Autograph Book
Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Green Autograph Book'Autographs'books, autograph -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Kodak Photo Folder
Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Brown Kodak Photograph Folder'Kodak'photography, photographs / slides / film -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Place Mat
Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Yellow cotton handwoven place mat with fringing on two ends.domestic items, table setting, handcrafts, weaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Holy Communion Book, 1930s
Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue covered Holy Communion book 'Holy Communion' in gold. Imprint of crown and cross and BISHOP HOW on front. Inscription - Alison B S Till, In remembrance Aug. 17th 1937 from Wm.I Flemming Vicar 'He is faithful , Be thou faithful'books, religion