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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, G. P. Jones, Two Survived, 1941
... Two Survived ...On August 21, 1940, a Nazi raider torpedoed the British merchantman Anglo-Saxon and machine-gunned the survivors as they tried to escape in their lifeboats. One little boat escaped with seven men. Five of them perished, but Robert Tapscott and Wilbert Widdicombe endured for seventy full days and 2,300 miles to landfall on the other side of the Atlantic. This is the incredible account of their ordeal, one of the most thrilling stories of the sea ever written--and one that almost never came to light. "It has seldom happened," writes William McFee in the introduction, "that a narrative so circumstantial, so entirely stripped of all humbug and false sentiment, has come out of the depths of the sea, to inspire us with admiration for human valor." In the tradition of the Shackleton adventure and Nathaniel Philbrick's In the Heart of the Sea, Two Survived is an unforgettable true story of survival against the very longest odds.non-fictionOn August 21, 1940, a Nazi raider torpedoed the British merchantman Anglo-Saxon and machine-gunned the survivors as they tried to escape in their lifeboats. One little boat escaped with seven men. Five of them perished, but Robert Tapscott and Wilbert Widdicombe endured for seventy full days and 2,300 miles to landfall on the other side of the Atlantic. This is the incredible account of their ordeal, one of the most thrilling stories of the sea ever written--and one that almost never came to light. "It has seldom happened," writes William McFee in the introduction, "that a narrative so circumstantial, so entirely stripped of all humbug and false sentiment, has come out of the depths of the sea, to inspire us with admiration for human valor." In the tradition of the Shackleton adventure and Nathaniel Philbrick's In the Heart of the Sea, Two Survived is an unforgettable true story of survival against the very longest odds.ww2, survivors, german submarines, robert tapscott, wilbert widdicombe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Verso, Casualty figures: how five men survived the First World War / Michele Barrett, 2007_
... Casualty figures: how five men survived the First World War ...Tells the story of five survivors of World War I who suffered from shell shock.174 p., illus. Hard cover.world war i, shell shock -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - RAAF WW2, I Flew I Fell I Survived. Story of an Australia Aircrew Prisoner of War, 2001
... I Flew I Fell I Survived. Story of an Australia Aircrew ...Self published by Tom Fielder ex RAAF. Baled out from a Wellington Bomber over Italy and spent the rest of the War as a prisoner of the Germans. Hard Carboard outer, Paper, Text and Pictures. 393 pages. Tom Fielder CollectionEx P.O.W 270030. Stalag IVB, Germany, Muhlberg. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Work on paper - Collection of notes, I flew, I fell, I survived
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Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge, Badge-a-Mint, "I survived a summer's day in Melbourne"
... "I survived a summer's day in Melbourne" ...Produced for souvenir sales - features a Melbourne W class tram surrounded by water.Demonstrates a Melbourne souvenir featuring a tram.Metal-pressed badge with a cartoon plastic insert and spring clip on rear. tramways, badges, comics, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, St John's Blackburn, 1/07/1928 12:00:00 AM
Article from St John's church paper, July 1928 -Article from St John's church paper, July 1928 - Obituary to Mrs Mary King, oldest surviving parishioner of the church, 1883 - 1890.Article from St John's church paper, July 1928 - st johns anglican church, blackburn, king. mary -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Buildings, SPJC, Demolition
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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Japanese Survivor, Reluctant Heroine
As Austrralia celebrated Victory in the Pacific, in 1942 nurse Vivian Bullwinkell more yearswas trying to survive in a brutal Japanese camp her fight; a fight for 3 more yearsPeace. .224 Col article plus graphic of the subject matter In August 1942 Nurse Vivianl Bullwinkel, trying to survive a brutal historyJapanese prison camp on a remote island off Sumatra created a slice of history that would live long after the the con -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, B&W, Possibly 2 children of Heny Box 1839 -1913, c1900
Henry Box ,who was born in Withyham in 1839 , was the 3rd son of George and Mary Cripps Box and came to Australia in 1856 with the family. Henry paid his own fare so was not ‘bound’ to any employer. Henry helped his brother William establish his market garden on the site of Box Cottage, Jasper Road 1865 and by 1870 was purchasing property in East Brighton (Bentleigh.). He continued to purchase land, which he rent / leased to family members, and at his death in 1913 owned property in East Boundary Road, Murrumbeena and Elsternwick. Henry married Elizabeth ‘Emma’ Ward in 1868 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. ‘ Emma’ was the daughter of William Ward 1820- 1908 who was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler in 1853. Henry was a member of the Court Pride of St George AOF, and a lay preacher at the Bentleigh Baptist Church.. Surviving Children were - Caroline Alma Box 1863-1943, Mary Anne Box 1865- ?, Lydia Elizabeth Box 1867- 1957, William Henry Box 1869- 1945, Emma Elizabeth Ellen Box 1875 – 1964, Olivia Christina ‘Chrissie’ Box 1878 – 1963, Archibald Ward Box 1882 -? Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 . Henry Box, a brother of William Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He purchased property and helped the family establish market gardens in East Brighton (Bentleigh). Henry and his wife Elizabeth Emma Ward Box had 9 children, Henry was a lay preacher for the Baptist Church Bentleigh. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of a young girl and boy who may be 2 of the surviving 7 children of Henry Box 1839 -1913Goulter Prahran -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Marysville Rhododendrons, 2014, 02/11/2014
Two colour photographs of Rhododenrons that survived the 2009 'Black Saturday' bushfire. bushfire, black saturday, marysville, rhododendron -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Honour Board - Rats of Tobruk Ballarat Sub-Branch (framed)
Members of the Sub-Branch who survived 50 years 1945-1995literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Buildings, SPJC, Demolition
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St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Buildings, SPJC, Demolition
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St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Buildings, SPJC, Demolition
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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Open for business: Melbourne's living history, 1998
This books showcases about fifty people who have survived for a minimum of thirty years in their business. Each has a photo attached. Of particular interest to Surrey Hills is the shop owner on pages 38 and 39, that of Henry Jamieson with the Knowles Radio shop in Union Road, Surrey Hills.This books showcases about fifty people who have survived for a minimum of thirty years in their business. Each has a photo attached. Of particular interest to Surrey Hills is the shop owner on pages 38 and 39, that of Henry Jamieson with the Knowles Radio shop in Union Road, Surrey Hills.retail trade - victoria, stores, environmental portraits, (mr) henry jamieson, knowles radio, (mr) adrian knowles, union road, surrey hills -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Blood's Cottage, Box Hill, 2/12/1992
Blood's Cottage [ the oldest surviving house in the Parish of Nunawading] recently used by Oxford Childrens Theatre.bloods cottage, box hill, blood, robert, oxford childrens theatre, mudge, joy, port, ian -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1880 c
Alices hair has centre part pulled back in severe style, dress has white collar fringed bow and finished with cameo broachBlack and white photograph of Alice Grant fifth surviving child of George and Sarah Grant Victoriabridges, celebrations, genealogy -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 14 January 1997, Page 11, "Platypus are surviving in the eastern suburbs"'.A major survey of Melbourne's platypus population has found a "healthy number" of the animals living in creeks and rivers close to residential area in the outer east. Conservation and Land Management Minister, Marie Tehan, was present at the launching of the survey results, and spoke in detail about the results and the future planning and financial aid for the health of the Melbourne waterways. -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Frederick Dorey
Small studio portrait of Frederick Dorey (1891-1988). Surviving brother of Iris, Mary and Alice Dorey.Fred Doreyfrederick dorey, fred dorey, dorey, olinda -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Sounding lead line
Although the provenance cannot be confirmed it is believed that this lead possibly originated from the SS Time.Since at least the sixth century B.C. the sounding lead or sounding weight was in use in the Mediterranean area for maritime navigation. It is the oldest known marine navigational instrument and it remained a primary navigational aid in coastal waters and rivers well into the twentieth century.A sounding lead with rope line attached. One surviving leather fathom depth marker is spliced into the rope.sound lead, navigation -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Canterbury Cricket Club : 125 years of cricket at the Canterbury Cricket Club 1887-2012, 2017
In 1887 Melbourne was a little more that 50 years old and the game of cricket barely established in the colony. The Canterbury Cricket Club has survived world wars, the great depression, uncertain world politics and major social changes to the way we work and to our leisure time options. This is the story of 125 years of Canterbury Cricket Club.In 1887 Melbourne was a little more that 50 years old and the game of cricket barely established in the colony. The Canterbury Cricket Club has survived world wars, the great depression, uncertain world politics and major social changes to the way we work and to our leisure time options. This is the story of 125 years of Canterbury Cricket Club.Front page : signed by the author : Sam Gardinercanterbury cricket club, cricket, (mr) simon gardiner -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - Photograph William Hoffman
Framed Studio photograph of William Hoffman simulated training on a mock Vickers Maxim Machine GunWilliam (Bill) Hoffman born 1899. Bill survived the Gallipoli Landing after being wounded -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, School of Military Engineering Individual NBC Defence, abt 1980's
A soft covered booklet giving information that is the minimum necessary for members of the Army to survive and continue operations in a tactical NBC environment.nbc warfare, individual protection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: RESTORED
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Restored: built in 1858, the 'Sundance' is one of the oldest surviving pubs in Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, In Memoriam, 2002
Obituary for Walter Jack, last surviving grandson of August Schwerkolt, who died 21 August 2002 in Pittsburgh, U.S.A. Photo at NP2611.Obituary for Walter Jack, last surviving grandson of August Schwerkolt, who died 21 August 2002 in Pittsburgh, U.S.A. Photo at NP2611.Obituary for Walter Jack, last surviving grandson of August Schwerkolt, who died 21 August 2002 in Pittsburgh, U.S.A. Photo at NP2611.jack, walter -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1880 c
Also a black and white photograph of George Price Grant of Metung with his dog. He had a bullock team and the colourful language to match his calling 04403.1, 11.5 x 7 cmBlack and white photograph of George Price Grant seated fourth surviving child of George and Sarah Grant with friend Jim Cope Victoriagenealogy -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Administrative record - Military Details, Elayne Whatman, c1995
... Survived ...Australian military, army service recordsList of Australian returned servicemen and those KIA in alphaetical order of who provided the information. Names are associated with the memorial located on Pearcedale Parade Broadmeadows.A Grey A4 landscape Super Dandy Binder containing 289 loose leaf pages. The pages contain handwritten alphabetical (by name of contact person) entries of veterans, both returned and killed, which are placed on the Broadmeadows Remembrance Memorial.list, servicemen, survived, kia, broadmeadows remembrance memorial -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEWSPAPER CUTTING: JOHN ''JACK'' ROSS
Newspaper cutting - re John ''Jack'' Ross. ''Last surviving digger from all those who volunteered during World War 1''.No date.person, individual, john (jack) ross, world war 1, wireless corps of the light horse brigade, clive stonham, federation medal, world war 11. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tough cop seized a new life down under, 2007
Surviving a WWII prison camp, Welsh policeman Wal Mullett migrated to Australia, working as a security controller.Surviving a WWII prison camp, Welsh policeman Wal Mullett migrated to Australia, working as a security controller. He established the Nunawading City Soccer Club.Surviving a WWII prison camp, Welsh policeman Wal Mullett migrated to Australia, working as a security controller.nunawading city soccer club, mullett, wal -
Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch
Photo, Jack Bell, ex WW2 POW, Remembrance Day 2017
Photo, taken at the Shrine, Melbourne 11 November 2017Jack Bell, a 100 year old veteran of WW2, who survived three years in Italian and German POW camps.