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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Archive - Scrapbook, Wartime Letters a compilation of newspapers, notices and letters, 1914-1930's
... Wartime Letters a compilation of newspapers, notices and letters...wartime letters...WARTIME LETTERS a compilation of newspapers/notices/and/letters...It has strong social and historical significance. wartime letters newspapers jessie bonnett letters photographs poetry first world war Warrnambool Standard WARTIME LETTERS a compilation of newspapers/notices/and/letters Black cloth covered, rectangular, thick exercise book with lined page with glue and string binding. ...These letters etc were initially printed in the Warrnambool Standard and other newspapers during the First World War. They were collected by the Bonnett family and pasted into the exercise book, possibly by Jessie Bonnett. The book has been transcribed and republished by the Warrnambool and District Historical Society under the title Fields Of War. It contains the names of over six hundred soldiers from the Warrnambool District.This represents a valuable insight into the lives, experiences and feelings of WWI soldiers and nurses and their families. It has value in the individual letters collected with many of the originals no longer surviving but also as a collection. It has strong social and historical significance.Black cloth covered, rectangular, thick exercise book with lined page with glue and string binding. A recycled book with original mathematics notation overlaid by newspaper clippings pasted in three columns per page. Includes photographs, letters, poems, related cuttings and notices. WARTIME LETTERS a compilation of newspapers/notices/and/letterswartime letters, newspapers, jessie bonnett, letters, photographs, poetry, first world war, warrnambool standard -
Narre Warren and District Family History GroupBook, Bert Webster et al, Suvla to the Somme : the wartime letters of Bert Webster, RAN bridging train & 23rd Battalion, AIF, 2001
... Suvla to the Somme : the wartime letters of Bert Webster, RAN bridging train & 23rd Battalion, AIF...(Books on War) Suvla to the Somme : the wartime letters of Bert Webster, RAN bridging train & 23rd Battalion, AIF Book Bert Webster Helen Mitchell ...This collection of letters by Bert Webster is a record of service of two Australian cousins both destined to die in WW1. In 1911 Bert Webster, a Victorian by birth, joined the Royal Naval Reserve. By November 1914 he was Acting Petty Officer on HMAS Cerberus. In March 1915 Bert transferred to the newly formed 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train similar to being Naval Engineers. They landed at Suvla north of Anzac Cove during the August Offensives in 1915. After the Gallipoli evacuation the RANBT was disbanded at which time Bert Webster transferred the 23rd Battalion AIF. He went with the Battalion to the Western Front. Bert was killed on the night of the 28th July 1916 while in the trenches at Pozières. (Books on War)non-fictionThis collection of letters by Bert Webster is a record of service of two Australian cousins both destined to die in WW1. In 1911 Bert Webster, a Victorian by birth, joined the Royal Naval Reserve. By November 1914 he was Acting Petty Officer on HMAS Cerberus. In March 1915 Bert transferred to the newly formed 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train similar to being Naval Engineers. They landed at Suvla north of Anzac Cove during the August Offensives in 1915. After the Gallipoli evacuation the RANBT was disbanded at which time Bert Webster transferred the 23rd Battalion AIF. He went with the Battalion to the Western Front. Bert was killed on the night of the 28th July 1916 while in the trenches at Pozières. (Books on War)world war 1914-1918, bert webster -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, The Age, Old letters unearth a wartime nursing hero, 19960101
... Old letters unearth a wartime nursing hero...Brief article on wartime letters to family from Dorothy Gwendoline [Howard] Elmes a WWII nurse who was killed on Banka [sic] Island in February 1942. ...Brief article on wartime letters to family from Dorothy Gwendoline [Howard] Elmes a WWII nurse who was killed on Banka [sic] Island in February 1942. ...Brief article on wartime letters to family from Dorothy Gwendoline [Howard] Elmes a WWII nurse who was killed on Banka [sic] Island in February 1942. Niece of Elmes, Sally Alsop hopes they are to be collated and published [Published 2023: 'Back to Bangka: searching for the truth about a wartime massacre' by Georgina Banks]A newspaper clipping of a large black and white photo with a title and five columns of text beneath. The photo shows a woman in glasses sitting in front of a window holding several sheets of paper. A smaller clipping containing publication details and date is attached with sticky tape to the top edge.'NC9' [blue ink, top left, sticky taped on]dorothy gwendoline howard elmes, bangka island, wwii, ww2, world war two -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated Diary, Burroughs Wellcome & Co, Wellcome's professional nurse's diary (Australasian Edition) 1913-1914, 1912
... Of significance to the AHNL as it gives insight into nursing practice in the early 1900's nursing first aid pharamaceuticals war time nursing As well as a diary, there are chapters on 'Nursing in wartime' , first aid, foods and dietry information, surgical nursing and infectious diseases, historical medical equipment and numerous pharmaceutical advertisements On page after front end page tne name M Roberts Austin Hospital Heidleberg is written in black ink. At the top left of the next page, the name N.McHugh is written in black ink. illustrated diary with maroon leather cover, title and publisher's name stamped in gilt on front cover, letters AC and zigzag line embossed atbase of spine. ...As well as a diary, there are chapters on 'Nursing in wartime' , first aid, foods and dietry information, surgical nursing and infectious diseases, historical medical equipment and numerous pharmaceutical advertisementsillustrated diary with maroon leather cover, title and publisher's name stamped in gilt on front cover, letters AC and zigzag line embossed atbase of spine. Pages are also edged in gilt. Diary pages are blanknon-fictionAs well as a diary, there are chapters on 'Nursing in wartime' , first aid, foods and dietry information, surgical nursing and infectious diseases, historical medical equipment and numerous pharmaceutical advertisementsnursing, first aid, pharamaceuticals, war time nursing -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated Diary, Burroughs Wellcome & Co, Wellcome's professional nurse's diary (Australasian Edition) 1913-1914, 1912
... Of significance to the AHNL as it gives insight into nursing practice in the early 1900's nursing first aid pharamaceuticals war time nursing As well as a diary, there are chapters on 'Nursing in wartime' , first aid, foods and dietry information, surgical nursing and infectious diseases, historical medical equipment and numerous pharmaceutical advertisements On page after front end page the name Nurse Scott is written in pencil. There is also a handwritten entry on page before back endpage illustrated diary with maroon leather cover, title and publisher's name stamped in gilt on front cover, letters AC and zigzag line embossed at base of spine. ...As well as a diary, there are chapters on 'Nursing in wartime' , first aid, foods and dietry information, surgical nursing and infectious diseases, historical medical equipment and numerous pharmaceutical advertisementsillustrated diary with maroon leather cover, title and publisher's name stamped in gilt on front cover, letters AC and zigzag line embossed at base of spine. Pages are also edged in gilt. Diary pages are blanknon-fictionAs well as a diary, there are chapters on 'Nursing in wartime' , first aid, foods and dietry information, surgical nursing and infectious diseases, historical medical equipment and numerous pharmaceutical advertisementsnursing, first aid, pharamaceuticals, war time nursing -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated Diary, Burroughs Wellcome & Co, Wellcome's professional nurse's diary (Australasian Edition) 1921-22, 1912
... Of significance to the AHNL as it gives insight into nursing practice in the 1920's nursing first aid pharamaceuticals As well as a diary, there are chapters on 'Nursing in wartime' , first aid, foods and dietry information, surgical nursing and infectious diseases, historical medical equipment and numerous pharmaceutical advertisements Previous catalogue number handwritten [blue ink] on small white sticker at upper right of front cover illustrated diary with red cloth cover, title and publisher's name stamped in black on front cover, letters AC and zigzag line embossed at base of spine. ...As well as a diary, there are chapters on 'Nursing in wartime' , first aid, foods and dietry information, surgical nursing and infectious diseases, historical medical equipment and numerous pharmaceutical advertisementsillustrated diary with red cloth cover, title and publisher's name stamped in black on front cover, letters AC and zigzag line embossed at base of spine. Pages are also edged in red Diary pages are blanknon-fictionAs well as a diary, there are chapters on 'Nursing in wartime' , first aid, foods and dietry information, surgical nursing and infectious diseases, historical medical equipment and numerous pharmaceutical advertisementsnursing, first aid, pharamaceuticals -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumLetter - from C Roy G Field to Wal Jack, C Roy G Field, 1944c
... wartime activities, and provides details of horse tramways in South Australia and Western Australia. The letter may have had a further sheet as it is unsigned. Most likely written during the latter part of World War 2. Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world and that of Roy Field. Letters ...Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often prepared extensive notes and records for him. It would appear from the letter that both parties are undertaking wartime activities, and provides details of horse tramways in South Australia and Western Australia. The letter may have had a further sheet as it is unsigned. Most likely written during the latter part of World War 2.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world and that of Roy Field.Letter - handwritten with ink on a foolscap sheet, both sides.letters, wal jack, tramways, roy field, railways, horse trams, south australia, western australia -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFolio Wartimes Camps, New Caledonia, c.2015
... letters written, post WW2 containing information about their former life in the camp. Much of the information containrd is of a personal matter relating to the life of internees who were held in Camp 4, Tatura during WW2. New Calledonia. Black two ring folder containing printed sheets and photos in plastic sleeves. New Caledonia Folio Wartimes ...Records of some Japanese Internees held in Camp 4, Tatura during WW2. Photos of former internees returning to the former camp site, and letters written, post WW2 containing information about their former life in the camp.Much of the information containrd is of a personal matter relating to the life of internees who were held in Camp 4, Tatura during WW2.Black two ring folder containing printed sheets and photos in plastic sleeves.New Calledonia. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFolder - Wartime Camps, Garrison Records, Letters, c2000
... Garrison Records, Letters. Folder - Wartime Camps. ...Some archival records, letters and personal notes all relating to the Internment and Prisoner of War Camps in the Tatura area.Copies of original material emanating from the garrisons at the internment and prisoner of war camps in the Tatura area during World War 2. Archival records of some garrison members.Black two ring folder containing pronted material and photos all held in plastic sleeves. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFolio Wartimes Camps, German POW, C.2005
... letters and memorabilia. Original material emanating from the time Camp 13 operated as a prisoner of war camp during WW2. Black two ring folder containing printed material, sketches and photos all contained in plastic sleeves. German POW Folio Wartimes ...Material from the WW2 prisoner of war Camp 13 at Murchison, official reports, letters and memorabilia. Original material emanating from the time Camp 13 operated as a prisoner of war camp during WW2.Black two ring folder containing printed material, sketches and photos all contained in plastic sleeves. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFolio - Wartime Camps, Camp 3, c.998
... letters and photos relating to the internees held in Camp 3, Tatura during World War 2. Much of this material relevant to German Missionary families arrested in New Guinea. new guinea missionaries, camp 3 tatura, hertle, beinssen, fugmann,griffin, loveday camp, list. Camp 3. Black two ring folder. Camp 3. Folio - Wartime ...Letters, photos and recollections from former internees held in Camp 3, Tatura during World War 2.Many original documents, letters and photos relating to the internees held in Camp 3, Tatura during World War 2. Much of this material relevant to German Missionary families arrested in New Guinea.Black two ring folder.Camp 3.new guinea missionaries, camp 3 tatura, hertle, beinssen, fugmann,griffin, loveday camp, list. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFolio, Camp 3
... Wartime New Guinea" by H.N. Nelson. Records of Resi, Maria, Erich & Friedrich Haering; Rudolf Hoefer, Willy & Else Groezinger, Ruth Stoll, Gisela Stellar. Copies of letters...Wartime New Guinea" by H.N. Nelson. Records of Resi, Maria, Erich & Friedrich Haering; Rudolf Hoefer, Willy & Else Groezinger, Ruth Stoll, Gisela Stellar. Copies of letters ...Material collected relating to Camp 3. Material relating to Palestine Group of Internees in Camp 3 Theatre Programs & lists of cast.. Wilhelm Fugmann, Director. Coloured sketch of stage with setting presented to Prompter, Julia Mueller, autographed by the Theatre Group. 1945 Christmas Greetings from the Camp Leaders. "Templers in Israel" by Yossi Ben-Artzi. "Loyalties at Swordpoint - Lutheran Missionaries in Wartime New Guinea" by H.N. Nelson. Records of Resi, Maria, Erich & Friedrich Haering; Rudolf Hoefer, Willy & Else Groezinger, Ruth Stoll, Gisela Stellar. Copies of letters written by Wilhelm Stoll in 1946 seeking employment in S.A. Recollections from Ted Stoll. Obituary of Ruth Stoll. Play (in German) "Prinzess Chiu", written by Fritz Prager for his daughter in Camp 3. Prager, a German businessman in Sydney, Australia, interned with his brother, Hans in Camp 1. Fritz and Hans were later joined by their families in Camp 3. Copy of "FHP Communications", in which Fritz describes how his company, F.H. Prager & Coy. became established. Letter from Ursula Grimsdale describing how the two brothers came to be interned. Prager Company Newsletter from Ursula Grimsdale. Birth certificate of Heidi Wennagel, born in Camp 1 Hospital. Painted backdrop and theatre scene presented to Julia Mueller.Black 3 ring folder with printed material in plastic sleevesdocuments, reports -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumArchive (collection) - Family Archive, Helen Coulson, Robertson Family Archive, 2010
... Comprising letters, notes, photographs, and memorabilia, the collection offers rare insight into the lived experiences, relationships, and evolving traditions of a family across generations. This archive is significant for its ability to illuminate broader historical themes—such as migration, community life, wartime experiences, and generational change—through the lens of a single family. ...Collected by Helen CoulsonTo collate and protect family historyCollection has no specific arrangement.The collection consists of letters, notes, photographs and family memorabiliarobertson, gibb, donald, gowrie park, campbellfieldrobertson, gibb, donald, gowrie park, campbellfield -
Melbourne LegacyBook - Minutes, Minutes B. of M. meetings Dec 1941 - Dec 1942
... wartime shortages. Moved to Archive cupboard H with all other BOM minutes. Number to be reassigned TBC A record of administrative decisions made in that era. minutes activities board of management In gold letters, Legacy Club Melbourne / Minutes B.of M. ...Pages are of varying width, length and texture. Probably due to wartime shortages. Moved to Archive cupboard H with all other BOM minutes. Number to be reassigned TBCA record of administrative decisions made in that era.Blue cover, white pages, black type, pages numbered in handwritten black ink. 103 pages. In gold letters, Legacy Club Melbourne / Minutes B.of M. Meetings Conferences etc. Dec. 1941 - Dec. 1942 Spine Vol. xivminutes, activities, board of management -
Camberwell Historical SocietyBook (Item), Lucy Bracey et al, Annie's War: the story of one Boroondara family's wartime experience, 2019
... Camberwell Boroondara War Illustrated story of a Boroondara family's experience during WWI based on real life letters between Annie Slade and her father Edward Slade. Annie's War: the story of one Boroondara family's wartime experience Book Book Lucy Bracey Gregory Mackay City of Boroondara ...camberwell, boroondara, war -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - I carried my sketchbook, Ken Lovell, 1984
... wartime service of the author through a series of caricatures and humorous anecdotes. Ken Lovell saw action in Greece and Syria before being transferred to the 2/23rd Battalion, Ninth Division as a Signals operator. Although reflecting the Aussie dry humour, on many pages of the book containing sketches of a mate there appears a small cross with the letters K.I.A. and a date. ...This book represents the wartime service of the author through a series of caricatures and humorous anecdotes. Ken Lovell saw action in Greece and Syria before being transferred to the 2/23rd Battalion, Ninth Division as a Signals operator. Although reflecting the Aussie dry humour, on many pages of the book containing sketches of a mate there appears a small cross with the letters K.I.A. and a date.non-fictionThis book represents the wartime service of the author through a series of caricatures and humorous anecdotes. Ken Lovell saw action in Greece and Syria before being transferred to the 2/23rd Battalion, Ninth Division as a Signals operator. Although reflecting the Aussie dry humour, on many pages of the book containing sketches of a mate there appears a small cross with the letters K.I.A. and a date. world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, Tony Wright, 'My beautiful boy': Diary of broken heart, Saturday, July 20, 2024
... Biographical article about the wartime romance of Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps nurse Alice Ross-King and Lieutenant Harry Moffitt. Their story is part of an Australian War Memorial (AWM) project [the transcription of letters and other ephemera by the public] and Robyn van Dyk from the AWM is quoted in this article....Biographical article about the wartime romance of Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps nurse Alice Ross-King and Lieutenant Harry Moffitt. Their story is part of an Australian War Memorial (AWM) project [the transcription of letters and other ephemera by the public] and Robyn van Dyk from the AWM is quoted in this article. ...Biographical article about the wartime romance of Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps nurse Alice Ross-King and Lieutenant Harry Moffitt. Their story is part of an Australian War Memorial (AWM) project [the transcription of letters and other ephemera by the public] and Robyn van Dyk from the AWM is quoted in this article.Newspaper clipping with a partial black and white photographe of two women walking and saluting. First page of clipping has five columns of text including the caption to the photograph. Second page of the newspaper clipping with partial large black and white photograph with three other small black and white photographs and one colour. This second page of the clipping has four columns of text.alice ross-king, harry moffitt, robyn van dyk, australian war memorial, love letter, wwi, world war one, ww1, awm, australian army women's medical services, florence nightingale medal -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyLegal record - Real Estate & Stock Institute of Victoria Contract of Sale (C.E.Carter of Ringwood - Agent), Vendor: Enid Una Jane COGHILL. Purchaser: Marjorie Florenza PALLARIS - June, 1945
... wartime regulatory requirements under the National Security (Land Transfer) and Economic Organisation Regulations, requiring Commonwealth Treasurer consent and purchaser declarations. A special condition states that the valuer’s fee is to be shared equally by vendor and purchaser. Attached correspondence shows that the Commonwealth Sub Treasury considered the £150 price excessive, advising approval only if the parties agreed to £119/10/ . Mrs Coghill subsequently agreed to this reduced figure on the condition it was a net amount, with commission and valuation fees paid prior to settlement. Final letters...wartime regulatory requirements under the National Security (Land Transfer) and Economic Organisation Regulations, requiring Commonwealth Treasurer consent and purchaser declarations. A special condition states that the valuer’s fee is to be shared equally by vendor and purchaser. Attached correspondence shows that the Commonwealth Sub Treasury considered the £150 price excessive, advising approval only if the parties agreed to £119/10/ . Mrs Coghill subsequently agreed to this reduced figure on the condition it was a net amount, with commission and valuation fees paid prior to settlement. Final letters ...Copy of contract with sundry correspondence and covering typewritten summary. Property details - Lot 28, Plan of Subdivision 7356, Part of Crown Portion 25, Parish of Warrandyte, Certificate of Title Volume 4139 Folio 827645AI Summary using CoPilot (16/9/2026): The document records a 1945 proposed sale of Lot 28, Plan of Subdivision 7356, comprising 5 acres 3 roods 36 perches, Lot 28 Plan of Subdivision 7356, Part of Crown Portion 25, Parish of Warrandyte, Certificate of Title Volume 4139 Folio 827645 from Enid Una Jane Coghill to Marie Florenza Pallaris for £150, with a £10 deposit and the balance payable within 14 days of receiving government consent. The contract follows the standard 1936 Copyright Conditions of Sale and includes wartime regulatory requirements under the National Security (Land Transfer) and Economic Organisation Regulations, requiring Commonwealth Treasurer consent and purchaser declarations. A special condition states that the valuer’s fee is to be shared equally by vendor and purchaser. Attached correspondence shows that the Commonwealth Sub Treasury considered the £150 price excessive, advising approval only if the parties agreed to £119/10/ . Mrs Coghill subsequently agreed to this reduced figure on the condition it was a net amount, with commission and valuation fees paid prior to settlement. Final letters confirm the Treasurer’s consent at the reduced price and enclose a cheque for £123/5/ , covering the sale price plus commission. The contract itself remains unsigned by both vendor and purchaser. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyLegal record - Real Estate & Stock Institute of Victoria Contract of Sale (C.E.Carter of Ringwood - Agent), Vendor: Josephine CROWTHER. Purchaser: Keith Raymond BARRAH - September, 1947
... The contract incorporates the 1946 Copyright Conditions of Sale, including provisions relating to land tax, default, instalments, auction rules, and wartime National Security Regulations requiring government consent for transfers. The accompanying correspondence shows the administrative steps surrounding the sale. Letters...The contract incorporates the 1946 Copyright Conditions of Sale, including provisions relating to land tax, default, instalments, auction rules, and wartime National Security Regulations requiring government consent for transfers. The accompanying correspondence shows the administrative steps surrounding the sale. Letters ...Copy of contract with sundry correspondence and covering typewritten summary. Property - Lot 7, Plan of Subdivision 9413, Part of Crown Allotment 130, Parish of Nunawading, Certificate of Title Volume 5495, Folio 1098994.AI Summary using CoPilot (16/9/2026): The documentation records a 1947 contract of sale between Josephine Crowther (vendor) and Keith Raymond Barrah (purchaser) for Lot 7 on Plan of Subdivision 9413, part of Crown Allotment 130 in the Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke. The land is described in Certificate of Title Volume 5495 Folio 1098994. The agreed purchase price was £66/5/-, with a £7 deposit payable on signing and the balance due within 30 days of receiving Commonwealth Treasurer’s consent. The contract was prepared and executed through C.E. Carter & Son, Estate Agents, Ringwood. The purchaser is described as a “Cadet Artist”, and the vendor’s address is listed as “21 Linton Street, St Kilda.” The contract incorporates the 1946 Copyright Conditions of Sale, including provisions relating to land tax, default, instalments, auction rules, and wartime National Security Regulations requiring government consent for transfers. The accompanying correspondence shows the administrative steps surrounding the sale. Letters between Carter & Son, the purchaser’s solicitor J. Robertson Macmillan, and the vendor confirm the signing of the contract, submission of Form 7, and later receipt of the Treasurer’s consent. A valuation fee of £2/2/- was charged for the required government valuation, with the valuer’s fee shared between vendor and purchaser. A later account to Mrs Crowther explains an additional £1/1/- deduction relating to a separate valuation: “Although the sale fell through we still had to pay for the valuation. We recovered half from the purchaser and the other half was recovered from you.” The file concludes with receipts and account statements documenting the deposit, commission, and valuation charges. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyLegal record - Real Estate & Stock Institute of Victoria Contract of Sale (C.E.Carter of Ringwood - Agent), Vendor: Josephine CROWTHER. Purchaser: Jean Louisa WALLIS - July, 1947
... wartime National Security regulations. Correspondence between Carter & Son, the vendor, purchaser, and solicitors shows the exchange of contract copies, the purchaser’s signed application for consent, and requests for the vendor to return documents so Treasury approval could be obtained. Additional letters...wartime National Security regulations. Correspondence between Carter & Son, the vendor, purchaser, and solicitors shows the exchange of contract copies, the purchaser’s signed application for consent, and requests for the vendor to return documents so Treasury approval could be obtained. Additional letters ...Copy of contract with sundry correspondence and covering typewritten summary. Property - Lot 126, Plan of Subdivision 8022, Part of Crown Portion 128A, Parish of Nunawading, Certificate of Title Volume 5506, Folio 1101056.AI Summary using CoPilot (16/9/2026): The documentation records the 4 July 1947 sale of Lot 126, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham, from Mrs Josephine Crowther to Mrs Jean Louisa Wallis for £85, with a £10 deposit and the balance payable within fourteen days of receiving Commonwealth Treasury consent. The land is described as Lot 126 on Plan of Subdivision 8022, part of Crown Portion 128A, Parish of Nunawading, under Certificate of Title Volume 5506 Folio 1101056. The contract follows the 1946 Real Estate & Stock Institute of Victoria conditions, including requirements for government consent under wartime National Security regulations. Correspondence between Carter & Son, the vendor, purchaser, and solicitors shows the exchange of contract copies, the purchaser’s signed application for consent, and requests for the vendor to return documents so Treasury approval could be obtained. Additional letters note attempts to sell another Crowther-owned lot, and a valuer’s invoice from A.T. Miles for £2/2/- relating to the required valuation for Treasury consent. Overall, the papers document the administrative steps, legal requirements, and communications involved in finalising the 1947 land sale. -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, Hazel King, One woman at war: letters of Olive King 1915-1920, 1986
... Her letters not only give a picture of daily life under wartime conditions and in the immediate post-war years. ...Olive King was born in Sydney in 1885. She offered her services as an ambulance driver soon after war broke out in 1914. She joined a small private organisation early in 1915 and went to Belgium. In May 1915 she joined the Scottish Women's Hospitals and her letters, until now unpublished, date from that time. She joined the Serbian Army in 1916 and subsequently rose to the rank of sergeant. Driving on hazardous roads to the Front and to the Adriatic coast, she was often in danger. She was awarded a Serbian silver medal for bravery, and later a gold medal. Her letters not only give a picture of daily life under wartime conditions and in the immediate post-war years. They also show how a woman of the time regarded herself and her place in society. [taken from Trove]Hardcover book with dust jacket. The cover has a cream panel across the top with the title in brown print. Below this is a grey panel with the subtitle. Below that is a large brown panel displaying a black and white photo of Olive King, on either side of the photo are three smaller images of various medals (six in total). There is a thin grey panel across the bottom with the editor's name. There is a torn white sticker label around the base of the spine.non-fiction Olive King was born in Sydney in 1885. She offered her services as an ambulance driver soon after war broke out in 1914. She joined a small private organisation early in 1915 and went to Belgium. In May 1915 she joined the Scottish Women's Hospitals and her letters, until now unpublished, date from that time. She joined the Serbian Army in 1916 and subsequently rose to the rank of sergeant. Driving on hazardous roads to the Front and to the Adriatic coast, she was often in danger. She was awarded a Serbian silver medal for bravery, and later a gold medal. Her letters not only give a picture of daily life under wartime conditions and in the immediate post-war years. They also show how a woman of the time regarded herself and her place in society. [taken from Trove]olive king, military medicine, ambulance driver, serbia, yugoslvia, australia, world war 1914-1918, ww1, wwi, world war one -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyLegal record - Real Estate & Stock Institute of Victoria Contract of Sale of Property (C.E.Carter of Ringwood - Agent), Vendor: Grace Ethel LENTEN. Purchasers: Victor Henry MULVANY and Beatrice Annie MULVANY - May, 1946
... wartime National Security regulations. The sale proceeded through agent C.E. Carter, who managed the exchange of documents, deposit, title, transfer forms, and government approvals. A sequence of letters...wartime National Security regulations. The sale proceeded through agent C.E. Carter, who managed the exchange of documents, deposit, title, transfer forms, and government approvals. A sequence of letters ...Copy of contract and covering typewritten summary. Property in Peacedale Grove Blackburn - Lot 10, Plan of Subdivision 11902, Part of Crown Portion 77, Parish of Nunawading, Certificate of Title Volume 6465 Folio 1292963.18677 Lenten – Mulvany AI Summary The documentation records the 1946 sale of Lot 10, Peacedale Grove, Blackburn, from Grace Ethel Lenten of Bendigo to Victor Henry and Beatrice Annie Mulvany of Warrnambool for £100, with a £5 deposit and the balance payable within fourteen days of receiving Commonwealth consent. The formal Contract of Sale sets out the land description (Lot 10 on Plan of Subdivision 11902, Crown Portion 77, Parish of Nunawading, Certificate of Title Vol. 6465 Fol. 1292963) and includes the standard 1946 Real Estate & Stock Institute conditions, along with requirements under wartime National Security regulations. The sale proceeded through agent C.E. Carter, who managed the exchange of documents, deposit, title, transfer forms, and government approvals. A sequence of letters between May and July 1946 shows the administrative steps: Mrs Lenten supplied the title, the Mulvanys’ solicitors (J.S. Tait & Co.) prepared the contract and National Security forms, and government consent (Consent No. V.31429) was granted on 12 July. Mrs Lenten executed the transfer and authorised Carter to collect the balance of £95, which was remitted by the solicitors on 29 July. Final correspondence includes Carter’s receipt of the funds and an account sale issued to Mrs Lenten on 12 September, detailing commission and valuation fees and enclosing a cheque for £93/19/0. This collection of documents provides a complete record of the transaction: negotiation, contract preparation, government approval, execution of transfer, settlement, and final accounting.
