The badge represents the Victoria Division of the Australian Red Cross Society, which was formed on 21st August 1914 at the outbreak of the First World War. Stokes & Sons of Melbourne made the button. It was made by Stokes & Sons Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne. The maker, Thomas Stokes, migrated to Melbourne from Birmingham in 1854 and set up business in Mincer Lane as a die-sinker, producing medals, tokens, buttons and silverware, and offered an engraving service. He moved to Flinders Lane in 1856. After a time, in 1894, the business became Stokes & Sons Pty. Ltd, electroplates and badge makers at Post Office Place in Melbourne. The maker's mark 'Stokes & Sons' continued to be made on badges up until 1962. This badge is one of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus from the organisations in which he was involved. The set of badges is now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This badge is significant for connecting Doctor Angus with organisations that he supported. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Badge; a round metal and enamel badge with a blue band around the perimeter and a silver-edged red cross on a white background in the centre. The badge has a vertical pin on the back. It is the badge of the Victorian Division of the Red Cross Society. the maker was Stokes & Sons of Melbourne. This badge is part of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus. the set represents organisations that he was involved in, and is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.Printed within the blue band; “RED CROSS SOCIETY” “VICTORIAN DIVISION” Embossed on the reverse; “STOKES & SONS / MELB” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, w.r. angus, badge, organisation badge, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, australian red cross, victorian division, charity, volunteer organisation, w.r. angus collection

Two knitting books titled Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division Guide to Knitting for Active Service, august 1941. Book has patterns for socks, pullovers, gloves, scarfs and a cap. Printed on the back is 'Renwick Pride'. One book has the name: Mrs. Lyons, Arnold St., Bendigo written on the back and a stamp and postmark.military, world war 2, australian comforts fund, book, australian comforts fund victorian division guide to knitting, renwick pride, mrs lyons, arnold street.

p.17.non-fictionA brief history of some of the locomotives of the private railways of Victoriarailroad locomotives - victoria - history, railroads - victoria - history

ill, maps, p.31.non-fictionAn illustrated guide to the locomotive & rollingstock collection of the Australian Railway Historical Society (Vic Division) Railway Museum in 1962.arhs railway museum north williamstown - victoria, tourist railways and museums - australia

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Booklet is a report of the Conference organised by the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), Monash University, and the National Safety Council of Australia ,Victorian Division in 1976. This Report has been compiled and edited by Eric Wigglesworth and Sandra MacKenzie of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. The Conference Director was Dr J A McDonell, Director of CCE.Booklet - fawn cover, beige pages. Emblem of Monash University. Dates of conference - August 27 & 28, 1976viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, accident control, conference, monash university, national safety council of australia, victorian division, eric wigglesworth, sandra mackenzie

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Item sent by Eric Wigglesworth - an item of interest. It is an exam paper for students doing a Course for Safety Officers -1972. This was through the National Safety council of Australia, Victorian Division. The paper was set by C T Willis, Manager, Occupational Department. The exam was held 4th October 1972. Allotted marks for each question are given. Eric was one of those instrumental in the development of VIOSH at Ballarat in 1970s.Two A4 pages - typed. One note page - typedECW on note (Eric Wigglesworth)viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, national safety council of australia, victorian division, examination paper, safety officers, c.t.willis, occupational department, manager

Bound pages 2 copies A.C.F. News. Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Division). Official Bulletin. Vol. 1, No.1. January 1942 and Vol 2 No. II November , 1943. MelbourneLydia Chancellororganization, club/society, australian comforts fund, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor collection

BHS CollectionVana exercise book 48 page 9mm ruling. Check front in green purple orange and white. Blue Label white background. Australian Red Cross Victorian Division Kangaroo Flat Branch Monthly Balance sheets of receipts sand Expenses August 1975 to September 1980 Biro blue crossed on top third of front coversreceipts, expenses

Hard bound Album containing Fundraising Awards to the Citizens of Ringwood. Years 1976 to 1985, 1989Metal plate on front of Album "In appreciation - AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY - Victorian Division". Details of annual and progressive fundraising amounts .

List - 20 Foolscap duplicated sheets titled "AETA Victorian Division Members' Library", giving Rules, notes, last as at 1.5.1972, listing books, magazines, publications, newsletters, articles, maps, annual reports.trams, tramways, aeta, libraries, lists

Australia : Women's Section, Liberal Party of Australia, Victorian Division, c1996 viii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. non-fictionliberal party of australia. victorial division. women's section -- history., women -- political activity -- victoria -- history.

A magazine featuring articles and news items from the Australian Railway Historical Society's Victorian Division. Each issue is in the same format and includes a coloured photograph on the cover.non-fictionNewsrail is a monthly railway magazine covering the railways and tramways of Victoria. This publication was launched in January 1973 by the Australian Railway Historical Society's Victorian Division. It replaced the Divisional Diary magazine which had been published since November 1957. It includes features on both rural and metropolitan railways and contains articles and photographic presentations. Our collection includes all issues from January until December 1974. This featured item from January 1974 includes an article and photograph of the Northeast Railway Centenary celebration train, R707, to Wodonga. The magazine is still in publication in 2023.locomotive r707, newsrail magazine, wodonga railway centenary

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Two Australian Red Cross Society, Victorian Division leaflets relating to the closing of the Prisoner of War Fund and the belief that many people had that no further funds were required. The Victorian Division asks for the continued support of the public.essential services, red cross, letter, john jones collection - prisoner of war fund, australian red cross society victorian division

There were many Comforts funds providing items for our troops overseas.Thirty two pages, white with black print, “ACF” badge in red on the front. The book as per the cover contains a guide to the various sections mentioned regarding of clothing .On the back of page 23 printed, “Renwick Pride”comforts fund, knitting, acf

First Prize Section C, Copper Coin Round-up 1986

Ilustrated booklet with brown cover. Staples have been removed and two holes punched near spine. Front cover, in adition to title [white print] and a red cross, there are illustraions within the figure 50 depicinting blod bank servicesnon-fictionBooklet published to give an account of the Blood Bank's first 50 years of service in Victoria.red cross, blood donation, blood transfusion, human blood products, blood bank

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFPlaque presented to Wilhelm H. Bakker and Mrs Anne Bakker by RAAF Association, Victorian Division.AFA - Presented to Wilhelm H. Bakker, Past President - RAAF Association, Victorian Division and Mrs. Anne Bakker on the occasion of their visit to Florida, USAF Association (Florida State) August 1985.a23.05

x, 150 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionThis book explores the construction, operation, and eventual closure of the railway line in South Gippsland, Victoria. (AI generated)koo wee rup (vic.), mcdonalds track railway

index, ill, maps, p.130.A illustrated history of the building of the line in South Gippsland Victoria.south gippsland - railways - history, railroad construction - victoria - history

ill, p.14.non-fictionNotes to accompany an Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division) inspection Tour of Westernport, Wonthaggi, Cape Patterson and Kilcunda Coalfields Railways and Tramways in the year 2000.coal railways - australia - history, colliery railroads - victoria - history

ill, p.64.non-fictionA pictorial nostalgic reminiscence from Bob Wilson of his interest in railways, ferries & planes from 1959-1985transport - reminiscence - australia, australian transport reminiscence - autobiographical - bob wilson

Ill, maps, p.80.non-fictionA book on the history of Ballarats trams. Includes a photograph of each tram and a brief history of the line.tramways - ballarat, trams - ballarat - history

maps, p.56.non-fictionRailway diagrams of all the stations in the Western district of Victoria in 1956 to 1960.railroad infrastructure - victoria, railroads - victoria

maps, p.76.non-fictionRailway diagrams of all the stations in the South Western district of Victoria in 1956 to 1960.railroad infrastructure - victoria, railroads - victoria

maps, p.67.non-fictionRailway diagrams of all the stations in the Eastern and South Eastern district of Victoria in 1956 to 1960.railroad infrastructure - victoria, railroads - victoria

maps, p.132.non-fictionRailway diagrams of all the stations in the North Eastern district of Victoria in 1956 to 1960.railroad infrastructure - victoria, railroads - victoria