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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment’s Tug-of-War Team at Simpson Barracks, Watsonia, c1989
... Army Survey Regiment’s Tug-of-War Team at Simpson Barracks...Army Survey Regiment’s Tug-of-War Team at Simpson Barracks... Team were most likely taken at Simpson Barracks, Watsonia... Team were most likely taken at a competition held at Simpson... goldfields Army Survey Regiment’s Tug-of-War Team at Simpson Barracks ...These eight photos of the Army Survey Regiment’s Tug-of-War Team were most likely taken at Simpson Barracks, Watsonia in circa 1989. There is no information available on why the unit sent the team to Melbourne, the occasion, and the winner of this contest. It may have been a military athletics carnival held to commemorate Australia’s First Fleet bi- centenary, noting there was other members of Army Svy Regt on the bus who were not part of this team. The team’s coach was WO1 Ken Slater. Tug-of-War contests were very popular for the competitors and spectators, as they were often held at the Regiment as a component of inter-squadron athletics competitions, Flag Day verses the School of Military Survey, Bones Day verses the RAAF’s the School of Radio and a component of regimental training.These eight photos of the Army Survey Regiment’s Tug-of-War Team were most likely taken at a competition held at Simpson Barracks, Watsonia circa 1989. The photographs were on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1989, L to R: Neil Jones, WO1 Ken Slater, WO1 Brian Mead, unidentified (x2), Dave Cook, John Lane and Barry Miller. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1989, L to R: Rhys De Laine, WO1 Ken Slater, unidentified, Phil Meagher, unidentified (x6), Dave Cook and Mick Gillham. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1989, L to R: unidentified (x2), Rhys De Laine, Phil Meagher, Neil Jones, John Lane, Dave Cook, Rick Warren, Mick Gillham, unidentified and WO1 Ken Slater. .4) to .6) - Photo, black & white, c1989, L to R: Rick Warren, Dave Cook, John Lane, Neil Jones, Phil Meagher, Rhys De Laine and unidentified (x2). WO1 Ken Slater in foreground. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1989, L to R: Rick Warren, Dave Cook, John Lane, Neil Jones, Phil Meagher, Rhys De Laine and unidentified (x2). .8) - Photo, black & white, c1989, L to R: unidentified (x2), Rhys De Laine, Phil Meagher, Neil Jones, John Lane, Dave Cook, Rick Warren.No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clippings, Simpson Barracks for those who went before [Watsonia], 02/11/2011
... Simpson Barracks for those who went before [Watsonia]...simpson army barracks...A collection of articles on Watsonia's Simpson Barracks... on Watsonia's Simpson Barracks School of Signals. simpson army barracks ...A collection of articles on Watsonia's Simpson Barracks School of Signals.Collection of news clippings, black text, colour images.simpson army barracks, simpson barracks, watsonia places -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Simpsons Voice: Service Family Newsletter. June-August 2017, 01/06/2017
... simpson barracks.... This newsletter is aimed at families of servicemen posted to Simpson...Simpson Barracks, Watsonia, Victoria, Australia... is aimed at families of servicemen posted to Simpson Barracks ...Mactier Community Centre is a support organisation for members of the Australian Defence Forces and their families. This newsletter is aimed at families of servicemen posted to Simpson Barracks in Watsonia.24 pages, colour illus.simpson barracks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Coaster, Simpson Barracks, Watsonia Sergeant's Mess, 2000c
... Sergeant's Mess Watsonia [Simpson Barracks]...Simpson Barracks... [Simpson Barracks] Simpson Barracks ...Drink coaster from Royal Australian Corps of Signals Sergeant's Mess Watsonia [Simpson Barracks]Cardboard drink coaster. White with blue text. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder and compact disc, Simpson Army Barracks, 2011_
... Simpson Army Barracks...simpson army barracks... of Watsonia Barracks (now Simpson Barracks) by GHS member Marilyn... into the history of Watsonia Barracks (now Simpson Barracks) by GHS member ...This document is the result of research into the history of Watsonia Barracks (now Simpson Barracks) by GHS member Marilyn Smith. It details the origin of street names in the surrounding area and includes biographical information on those after whom the streets were named. Updated December 2016.The Watsonia Barracks has been in use since WW2 and is today home to the Defence Force School of Signals. It was built on the property formerly owned by Ainslie Meares. In 1951, surrounding land was purchased for the extension of the barracks. The suburb of Yallambie was formerly part of the Barracks. Black spiral bound folder (approx. 32 pages) with accompanying compact disc. Colour illustrations and maps. Updated 2016 in Word document.simpson army barracks, watsonia barracks, yallambie, marilyn smith, watsonia -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Christine Delaney, Nillumbik Shire Council, Flag Officer from Simpson Barracks (Watsonia), Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Flag Officer from Simpson Barracks (Watsonia), Rededication... melbourne Photograph Flag Officer from Simpson Barracks (Watsonia ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bugler from Simpson Barracks (Watsonia), Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Bugler from Simpson Barracks (Watsonia), Rededication... melbourne Photograph Bugler from Simpson Barracks (Watsonia ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Survey Division, MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 12.19. Watsonia, Simpson Army Barracks, 1983_03
... MMBW, Yarra 2500 / 12.19. Watsonia, Simpson Army Barracks...., contour values, creek or river names. Watsonia Barracks (Simpson.... Watsonia, Simpson Army Barracks. MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series ...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map]. 12-19, Parish of Keelbundora 2856, Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and 228. Shows street names, easement sizes, lot numbers, lodged plan numbers, names of prominent features, contour values, creek or river names. Watsonia Barracks (Simpson Army Barracks) and environs. Prominent streets: Yallambie Road, Greensborough Road, and Strathallan Road. MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, watsonia - maps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia Barracks 1986, 1986_
... simpson barracks...In 1986, Watsonia Barracks was renamed Simpson Barracks..., Watsonia Barracks was renamed Simpson Barracks after Major General ...In 1986, Watsonia Barracks was renamed Simpson Barracks after Major General Colin Simpson. The photograph is of a Leopard Tank, and advertises an Army display at Simpson Barracks.Digital copy of one page of a newslettersimpson barracks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Aerial Photograph, Watsonia and Rosanna, 1945c
... simpson barracks...Covers Yallambie (Simpson Barracks) and Macleod areas... Yallambie (Simpson Barracks) and Macleod areas yallambie macleod ...Covers Yallambie (Simpson Barracks) and Macleod areasBlack and white aerial photograph (copy of section)yallambie, macleod, simpson barracks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, School maintains close ties with RSL, 23/08/1995
... simpson barracks school of music... RSL and Simpson Barracks School of Music.... RSL and Simpson Barracks School of Music. watsonia primary ...Watsonia Primary School has close ties with the Watsonia RSL and Simpson Barracks School of Music.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and image.watsonia primary school, watsonia rsl, simpson barracks school of music -
Melbourne Legacy
Film - DVD, Junior Legatee's Reunion Simpson Army Barracks Watsonia 29-7-2007, 2007
... Junior Legatee's Reunion Simpson Army Barracks Watsonia 29... DVD Film Junior Legatee's Reunion Simpson Army Barracks ...A DVD of people at a reunion for Junior Legatees that joined Legacy in the 1940s. It was held at Watsonia Barracks on 29 July 2007. It was part of a collection of Legacy items from Valma Hutchinson (nee Wigg), a former junior legatee. Valma was accepted into Junior Legacy club in 1940 when she was about 10 years old.An example of the long term friendship of Junior Legatees that they attend reunions and stay in contact.DVD in a DVD case of a Junior Legatee reunion in 2007.Handwritten on white label 'Valma' in blue pen.junior legatee, reunion -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Barracks restrict public, 06/04/2016
... simpson barracks... Service at Simpson Barracks in Watsonia due to security issues.... were banned from the Anzac Dawn Service at Simpson Barracks ...Members of the public were banned from the Anzac Dawn Service at Simpson Barracks in Watsonia due to security issues.News clipping, black text.anzac day, simpson barracks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Yallambie - a history; Yallambie Primary School 1971-1991, 1971-1991
... simpson barracks... farms to the Simpson Barracks and A.V.Jennings estate, Yallambie... the establishment of Yallambie as a suburb from early farms to the Simpson ...20 year anniversary of Yallambie Primary School. Book also details the establishment of Yallambie as a suburb from early farms to the Simpson Barracks and A.V.Jennings estate, Yallambie Rise.A snapshot history of Yallambie.Soft cover book, 82 pages, black and white illus, maps throughout. White cover with green writing and sketch of a tree.Inside cover in pencil: Noel Withersyallambie, yallambie primary school, simpson barracks, a v jennings, yallambie rise -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photographs, 4/19 PWLH Band, 1980's
... The tank is no longer at Simpson Barracks..... The photographs were probably taken at Simpson Barracks Watsonia ... History Room Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Photographs 4/19 ...The tank is no longer at Simpson Barracks.Pair of coloured photographs of 4/19 PWLH Band formally arranged in front of a Centurion tank. One shows the members holding their instruments with the drums arranged in front, the other with all instruments on the ground in front. The photographs were probably taken at Simpson Barracks Watsonia 4/19 pwlh band, photos -
Greensborough Historical Society
Aerial Photograph, AAM Photographics, Heidelberg AAM1969c 086, 24/11/1991
... simpson barracks... of the Heidelberg/Greensborough areas in 1991, covering Simpson Barracks.../Greensborough areas in 1991, covering Simpson Barracks, Macleod, Rosanna ...One of a series of four overlapping aerial photographs of the Heidelberg/Greensborough areas in 1991, covering Simpson Barracks, Macleod, Rosanna, Viewbank, Watsonia & Yallambie. North boundary Yallambie Road; West boundary Hurstbridge railway.Laminated colour aerial photographssimpson barracks, yallambie, watsonia, macleod, rosanna, viewbank -
Greensborough Historical Society
Aerial Photograph, AAM Photographics, Heidelberg AAM1969c 106, 24/11/1991
... simpson barracks... of the Heidelberg/Greensborough areas in 1991, covering the Simpson Barracks.../Greensborough areas in 1991, covering the Simpson Barracks ...One of an overlapping series of aerial photographs of the Heidelberg/Greensborough areas in 1991, covering the Simpson Barracks, Greensborough & Viewbank. North boundary Nell Street, East boundary Plenty River, South boundary Lower Plenty Road.Laminated colour aerial photographsimpson barracks, greensborough, viewbank -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Plaque - Gardners Cellar, c2002
... simpson barracks... vietnam veterans sub branch simpson barracks ...Wooden plaque with metal face. Though DViets had only minimal connection with the Gardeners Cellar, the plaque reminds us of how some things were in the 1960's and beyond.Wooden plaque with light metal face. Story on face of plaque describing history of the Gardeners Cellar.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, simpson barracks -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Nankervis, Frank
... Simpson Barracks Watsonia... of Frank Nankervis. Frank Nankervis Heath Brown Simpson Barracks ...Frank Nankervis was an Eltham Shire president and councillor, and involved in many community organisations. He had been a prisoner of war in Changi and on the Burma railway, later working in the Ex-PoW Association of Australia. Contents Newspaper article: "War and civic hero dies", Diamond Valley Leader, 23 April 2008. Obituary of Frank Nankervis. Newspaper article: "He inspired many in Arthurs Creek", Diamond Valley Leader, 7 May 2008. Obituary of Frank Nankervis.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcfrank nankervis, heath brown, simpson barracks watsonia, arthurs creek rural fire brigade, hurstbridge high school, hurstbridge sewerage trust, hurstbridge waterworks trust, jack lawson, burma railway, 2/29 battalion association, john stamp, bill penrose, hurstbridge community centre, ex-pow association of australia, f force burma railway, rotary greensborough, pension advisory panel for ex-servicement with pension problems, kpucie nankervis, kate saunders -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed photograph, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment, B Sqn, Guidon Presentation, Watsonia, Oct 1963
... to the Regiment at Simpson Barracks, Watsonia, Oct 1963. Wooden frame... History Room Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Framed photograph ...Black & white, framed photograph of B Squadron 4/19 PWLH members at the parade for presentation of the Guidon to the Regiment at Simpson Barracks, Watsonia, Oct 1963. Wooden frame, glass frontedpresentation guidon -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Greensborough Egg Co-op, 1948_
... site of the Simpson Barracks.... of the Simpson Barracks. The Egg Co-op was an indication ...Photographs are of Greensborough Egg co-op staff, premises and truck (1946 Commer). The Egg Co-op was located on the present site of the Simpson Barracks.The Egg Co-op was an indication of the importance of poultry farming and egg production in Greensborough mid 20th Century.6 black and white photographsCaptions on back of photosgreensborough egg co-operative, jack gibb, coral williams, elaine rank, john bell, elaine drakeford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia (2 articles), 1990c
... simpson army barracks... simpson army barracks grace park watson Banyule Observer ...Did you know Watsonia? and What's in a suburb? Watsonia. Each article gives some background history of Watsonia. Mentions some landmarks in the area.Basic history of the Watsonia area.Newspaper clippings, one original, one a photocoopy.watsonia, simpson army barracks, grace park, watson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping (copy), Heidelberg Leader, Rebuilding history plank by plank; and, Home base for defence families, 16/07/2002
... simpson army barracks... homestead simpson army barracks Heidelberg Leader ...Article on Yallambie Homstead, owned by restorers Ian & Vicki McLachlan, and on housing in Yallambie for defense personnelBlack and white photocopy of newspaper articleyallambie, yallambie homestead, simpson army barracks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Aerial Photograph, AAM Photographics, Heidelberg AAM1969c 084, 24/11/1991
... Simpson Barracks... & Yallambie. North boundary Nell Street, South boundary Simpson ...One of an overlapping series of aerial photographs of the Heidelberg/Greensborough areas, covering Greensborough, Macleod, Viewbank & Yallambie. North boundary Nell Street, South boundary Simpson BarracksLaminated colour aerial photographgreensborough, viewbank, yallambie -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Visitors Book, Not later than 1991
... to 24 April 1995 and Alex Wilson Club, Simpson Barracks, 24 June... History Room Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Visitors Book Hard ...Used by Kyneton depot of the Regiment: from 30 Nov 1991 to 24 April 1995 and Alex Wilson Club, Simpson Barracks, 24 June 2000 to 12 Aug 2006Hard covered visitors book with plastic bound cover. A stock stationery line rather then special printing for user. On cover - "Visitors"visitors book, messes -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - Museum visitors book
... at Simpson Barracks 8 December 2019..../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...The 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Museum has had three iterations: Buna Barracks Albury 1988-2000; Building 105 North Bandiana 2003-2009. The latest installation was officially opened at Simpson Barracks 8 December 2019.Heavy card covered book with leather covering on corners and spine, being Visitors book for 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Museum from 1991 to 2009.visit, museum, victorian mounted rifles -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Rosie Bray, Anzac Day Parade Greensborough 2021, 25/04/2021
... with a collection of military vehicles behind, most likely from the Simpson... vehicles behind, most likely from the Simpson Barracks. Anzac Day ...Anzac Day Parade Greensborough 25/04/2021. This annual event has taken place in Greensborough since the mid 20th century. In this photograph, a Scottish pipe band leads the parade with a collection of military vehicles behind, most likely from the Simpson Barracks.Colour digital photographanzac day 2021, anzac day parade -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Plaque - M113 and VMR badge
... at the History Room Simpson Barracks..../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...This plaque was originally mounted on a large board once dispalyed in the Sergeants' Mess at Buna Barracks Albury. The board was too large to be stored or displayed in the museum so the plaque was removed to be used in another location. Now it is attached to the front of Case 23 displaying silverware at the History Room Simpson Barracks.Wooden plaque in shape of a M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV) with an 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge mounted at the centre.mess, lrv, badge -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Kings banner, 11 October 1904
... /13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Simpson Barracks Melbourne..../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Following the South African campaign 1899-1902, King Edward VII presented Banners to Australian regiments and corps which were represented in South Africa. The Banner presented to the 8th Light Horse is now on display at the history Room of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Simpson Barracks Melbourne.Provides linking information between other significant objects in the collection.Photocopy of letter to Sergeant Walter Edward Payne 8th Australian Light Horse (VMR) from the commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel William Benjamin Pleasents inviting him to be one of the representatives to the review of the King's Banners on 14 November 1904.letter, payne w e, pleasents w b, king's banner -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Sergeant Payne, 1904 circa
... , Simpson Barracks , Melbourne..../19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod ...Sergeant Payne was selected as one of three representatives from the 8th Light Horse to a review of the King's Banners presented to Australian regiments following the South African campaign. The review was held 14 November 1904. The Banner is now on display in the History Room of the 8/13th Victorian Mounted rifles, Simpson Barracks , Melbourne.Strong connections to other objects in the 8/13 VMR collection.Black and white photograph of soldier wearing helmet and holding mace. He is wearing both Queens South African medal and King's South African medal. Soldier is thought to be Sergeant Walter Edward Payne who served as Private No 1116 with the 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles contingent and following Federation with the 8th Light Horse (VMR).payne w e, 8th australian light horse, south africa, king's banner, uniform