Showing 79 items matching "woomera"
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Black and White Photograph, Woomera Army Guided Weapons Trials Unit Staff 1965
... Woomera Army Guided Weapons Trials Unit Staff 1965...Photo shows The Army Guided Weapons Trials Unit: Staff 1965 Woomera....Inscribed with "AGWTU Woomera 1965."...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne Photo shows The Army Guided Weapons Trials Unit: Staff 1965 Woomera. Inscribed with "AGWTU Woomera 1965." ...Photo shows The Army Guided Weapons Trials Unit: Staff 1965 Woomera.Framed Black & White photograph.Inscribed with "AGWTU Woomera 1965." -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - Sun Observations for Azimuth - Astronomical Fixations Woomera 1951, 28.05.1951 to 02.08.1952
... Sun Observations for Azimuth - Astronomical Fixations Woomera 1951...Field Survey control position fixing observations for the Woomera Rocket Range, South Australia. Sun Astronomical observations by Sergeant NRJ Hillier later Colonel and Director of Military Survey-Army, and Sergeant DR Ridge later Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment....Woomera, South Australia, Australia...Handwritten notes on front and back covers Hard covered book, handwritten pages, map sketches, extra laminated table of figures Sun Observations for Azimuth - Astronomical Fixations Woomera 1951 Book Sun Observations for Azimuth - Astronomical Fixations Woomera 1951 Sergeant NRJ Hillier Sergeant DR Ridge ...Field Survey control position fixing observations for the Woomera Rocket Range, South Australia. Sun Astronomical observations by Sergeant NRJ Hillier later Colonel and Director of Military Survey-Army, and Sergeant DR Ridge later Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment.Hard covered book, handwritten pages, map sketches, extra laminated table of figuresHandwritten observation tables and notes. Handwritten notes on front and back coversroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bunjil Park Aboriginal Education & Cultural CentreWoomera
... Woomera......woomera...They were used when the need and opportunity for fresh meat arose. Woomeras were used by men....This woomera is undecorated. At the broad end there is a small hook like protrusion which holds the spear in place before throwing. ...They were used when the need and opportunity for fresh meat arose. Woomeras were used by men. This is the only Jaara woomera in the collection and is a significant tool used in the on going search for food. ...A hunter uses this tool to throw a spear in front of a fleeing animal, skillfully intercepting it so that it is speared on the run. The size of the groove and spear holder indicate this woomera was made for light weight hunting spears not for warfare. Elders and young warriors carried these with them and each man made his own to suite his strength and body size. They were used when the need and opportunity for fresh meat arose. Woomeras were used by men.This is the only Jaara woomera in the collection and is a significant tool used in the on going search for food. It is a mens tool.This woomera is undecorated. At the broad end there is a small hook like protrusion which holds the spear in place before throwing. The narrow end has a tapered waist with bulb to assist grip and a shallow groove to help guide the spear. The overall shape is an elongated hollowed single piece of timber.There are no inscriptions, the wood is strong with a prominent grain pattern.wood, jaara, tool, woomera, throwing stick, mens business, hunting -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Black and white photograph, framed, MV Woomera, unknown
... MV Woomera...MV Woomera...Mission to Seafarers Victoria 717 Flinders Street Docklands melbourne containers australia container ships mcilwraith and mcewan mv woomera MV Woomera Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame. ...Black and white aerial photograph of a ship at sea, mounted and framed in a wooden frame.MV Woomeracontainers, australia, container ships, mcilwraith and mcewan, mv woomera -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDrawing (Item) - Labelled Diagrams of the CAC Boomerang, Wirraway and Woomera, C. W. Gooding, Boomerang, Wirraway and Woomera, 1994-2000
... Boomerang, Wirraway and Woomera...Two copies of the Woomera drawing....Two copies of the Woomera drawing. Boomerang, Wirraway and Woomera Drawing Labelled Diagrams of the CAC Boomerang, Wirraway and Woomera C. ...Drawn by C.W. Wooding, 2000. -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Black and White Print, Weapons Research Establishment (WRE), Black Knight with Cuckoo Boost, Woomera, 24 May, 1960
... Black Knight with Cuckoo Boost, Woomera, 24 May......Woomera...On reverse: Black Knight with Cuckoo Boost, Woomera Also stamped in blue ink: PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION RANGE "E" Neg. ...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Alan Gardiner Collection Space Industry 1960 Rocket 1960-05-24 Black Knight Rocket Cuckoo Boost Launch Pad South Australia Woomera Weapons Research Establishment (WRE) On reverse: Black Knight with Cuckoo Boost, Woomera Also stamped in blue ink: PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION RANGE "E" Neg. ...On reverse: Black Knight with Cuckoo Boost, Woomera Also stamped in blue ink: PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION RANGE "E" Neg. No. E1528 (in pen) Date: 24-5-60 (in pen) Subject: B.K.08 (in pen) Classification: RESTRICTED (over stamped)alan gardiner collection, space industry, 1960, rocket, 1960-05-24, black knight rocket, cuckoo boost, launch pad, south australia, woomera, weapons research establishment (wre) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Colour Photograph, Woomera Blue Streak
... Woomera Blue Streak...Framed Photograph depicting "Woomera Blue Streak". Blue Streak was an Upper Atmospheric Research Vehicle dated 1965....Woomera Blue Streak Photograph Colour Photograph ...Framed Photograph depicting "Woomera Blue Streak". Blue Streak was an Upper Atmospheric Research Vehicle dated 1965. -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Black and White Print, Weapons Research Establishment (WRE), 35' - 0" diameter dish at Island Lagoon, Woomera, 3 August, 1960
... 35' - 0" diameter dish at Island Lagoon, Woomera, 3 August......Woomera...On reverse: 35' - 0" diameter dish at Island Lagoon, Woomera Also stamped in blue ink: Phone: Ex. 253 STILL PHOTO SECTION W.R.E. ...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Alan Gardiner Collection 1960 1960-08-03 Island Lagoon Radio Telescope Salisbury Satellite Dish South Australia Space Industry Weapons Research Establishment (WRE) Woomera On reverse: 35' - 0" diameter dish at Island Lagoon, Woomera Also stamped in blue ink: Phone: Ex. 253 STILL PHOTO SECTION W.R.E. ...On reverse: 35' - 0" diameter dish at Island Lagoon, Woomera Also stamped in blue ink: Phone: Ex. 253 STILL PHOTO SECTION W.R.E. SALISBURY, S.A. Neg. No. N60/2805 (in pencil) Date: Subject: Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (over stamped) 3 Aug 1960 (over stamped)alan gardiner collection, 1960, 1960-08-03, island lagoon, radio telescope, salisbury, satellite dish, south australia, space industry, weapons research establishment (wre), woomera -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Black and White Print, Weapons Research Establishment (WRE), Black Knight Rocket on launch pad at Woomera, South Australia, 23 September, 1958
... Black Knight Rocket on launch pad at Woomera, South Australia, 23 September......Woomera...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne 1958-09-23 Alan Gardiner Collection Black Knight Rocket Launch Pad Salisbury South Australia Space Industry Woomera Rocket On reverse: Black Knight Also stamped in blue ink: Phone: Ex. 253 STILL PHOTO SECTION W.R.E. ...On reverse: Black Knight Also stamped in blue ink: Phone: Ex. 253 STILL PHOTO SECTION W.R.E. SALISBURY, S.A. Neg. No. E1224 (in pencil) Date: 23 Sep 1958 (over stamped) Subject: Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (over stamped)1958-09-23, alan gardiner collection, black knight rocket, launch pad, salisbury, south australia, space industry, woomera, rocket -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Black and White Print, Weapons Research Establishment (WRE), Launchpad, Woomera, 5 October, 1960
... Launchpad, Woomera, 5 October......Woomera...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Alan Gardiner Collection 1960 1960-10-05 Salisbury South Australia Space Industry Weapons Research Establishment (WRE) Woomera Launch Pad On reverse: Also stamped in blue ink: Phone: Ex. 253 STILL PHOTO SECTION W.R.E. ...On reverse: Also stamped in blue ink: Phone: Ex. 253 STILL PHOTO SECTION W.R.E. SALISBURY, S.A. Neg. No. F1569A (in pencil) Date: 5 Oct 1960 (over stamped) Subject: Classification: RESTRICTED (over stamped)alan gardiner collection, 1960, 1960-10-05, salisbury, south australia, space industry, weapons research establishment (wre), woomera, launch pad -
Orbost & District Historical Societywoomera
... woomera...A woomera is a wooden Australian Aboriginal spear-throwing device . ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland A woomera is a wooden Australian Aboriginal spear-throwing device . ...A woomera is a wooden Australian Aboriginal spear-throwing device . It is an extension of the human arm that enables a spear to travel at a greater speed and force than possible with the unaided arm.The necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were one of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This woomera is an example of an implement used by early Indigenous people.A flat hand-made dish like wooden spear thrower with curved edges. It has a small spike tied at one end and hardened black gum at the other.woomera aboriginal hunting spear-thrower -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, 14 October 1956
... The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. ...B & W exterior view of the United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia....United Protestant Church, Woomera, Governor General Sir Robert George, Chaplain General A. ...The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated by Chaplain General A. Brooke and Principal Air Chaplain R.C. Russell. B & W exterior view of the United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia.united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir robert george, chaplain general a. brooke, principal air chaplain r.c. russell -
Stawell Historical Society IncCeremonial object - Realia, Woomera like object possibly Sacred Object Kulpidje
... Woomera like object possibly Sacred Object Kulpidje. ...Made of wood with curved back. Woomera like object possibly Sacred Object Kulpidje. ...Believed to have come from Hopwood Property near Mt Egerton Near Gordon Western Plains Carved on front, with snaking pattern of groves. Small Hole on one end. Made of wood with curved back. Parallel groves on faceindigenous -
Stawell Historical Society IncCeremonial object - Realia, Woomera like object possibly Sacred Object Kulpidje
... Woomera like object possibly Sacred Object Kulpidje. ...Made of wood with curved back. Woomera like object possibly Sacred Object Kulpidje. ...Believed to have come from Hopwood Property near Mt Egerton Near Gordon Western Plains Carved on front, with snaking pattern of groves. Small Hole on one end. Made of wood with curved back. Parallel groves on faceindigenous -
Stawell Historical Society IncAccessory - Realia, Woomera
... Woomera...Aboriginal Wooden Hardwood with tooth embeded at one end Woomera Accessory Realia ...Came into family about 80 years ago (1930's). Believed gifted to Dorothy's father who was born in Stawell. Both sets of Grandparents were local residents (Schneider & Hunter. Also one set of Great Grandparents (Grey). It is highly Likely that these artifacts originated during their time 1870's.Wooden Hardwood with tooth embeded at one endaboriginal -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer MuseumIndigenous, Woomera
... Woomera...Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum 151 Melbourne St, Mulwala Woomera Indigenous ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument (item) - Woomera Story - Official History Anglo-Australian Joint project 1947<>1980
... Woomera Story - Official History Anglo-Australian Joint project 1947<>1980...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Woomera Story - Official History Anglo-Australian Joint project 1947<>1980 Document Woomera Story - Official History Anglo-Australian Joint project 1947<>1980 ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument (Item) - GAF - Proposed Woomera Standard Atmosphere For Use In Target Aircraft Performance Estimations
... GAF - Proposed Woomera Standard Atmosphere For Use In Target Aircraft Performance Estimations...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne GAF Report 23/60 GAF - Proposed Woomera Standard Atmosphere For Use In Target Aircraft Performance Estimations Document GAF - Proposed Woomera Standard Atmosphere For Use In Target Aircraft Performance Estimations ...GAF Report 23/60 -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMap (item) - Koolymilka South Australia Sheet 6239-111 Edition 1 Series R742- Woomera Evatts Field, Koolymilka South Australia Sheet 6239-111 Edition 1 Series R742 - Woomera Evatts Field
... Koolymilka South Australia Sheet 6239-111 Edition 1 Series R742 - Woomera Evatts Field...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Koolymilka South Australia Sheet 6239-111 Edition 1 Series R742 - Woomera Evatts Field Map Koolymilka South Australia Sheet 6239-111 Edition 1 Series R742- Woomera Evatts Field ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMagazine (Item) - "Aviation Heritage" Weapons Research Establishment at Woomera magazine June 1987
... "Aviation Heritage" Weapons Research Establishment at Woomera magazine June 1987...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne "Aviation Heritage" Weapons Research Establishment at Woomera magazine June 1987 Magazine "Aviation Heritage" Weapons Research Establishment at Woomera magazine June 1987 ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDrawing (Item) - Woomera A23 CAC drawings, articles & history
... Woomera A23 CAC drawings, articles & history...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Woomera A23 CAC drawings, articles & history Drawing Woomera A23 CAC drawings, articles & history ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - Covers area 2 E range Provisional issue manual No.135, Woomera Weapons research establishment blueprints of site
... Woomera Weapons research establishment blueprints of site...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Woomera Weapons research establishment blueprints of site Manual Covers area 2 E range Provisional issue manual No.135 ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDrawing (Item) - Woomera A23 CAC drawings, articles & history, Woomera A23
... Woomera A23 ...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Woomera A23 Drawing Woomera A23 CAC drawings, articles & history ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumWork on paper (item) - Design sketch of CA 4 Woomera, Woomera CA 4
... Woomera CA 4...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Woomera CA 4 Work on paper Design sketch of CA 4 Woomera ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumAdministrative record (item) - CAC Correspondence Relating to the Ikara Project for the RAN - Ex. 200/220 Project 9.4/9.5: Secret - G.30, Letter from GAF - Attn Mr Kowalowski Ikara Launcher Test Rig for Rails Shock Absorber - Scrapped at Woomera (included photos) - Signed G.J. Churcher Manager (22/6/67)
... Letter from GAF - Attn Mr Kowalowski Ikara Launcher Test Rig for Rails Shock Absorber - Scrapped at Woomera (included photos) - Signed G.J. Churcher Manager (22/6/67)...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Tan hard-cover folder bound with metal clasp Letter from GAF - Attn Mr Kowalowski Ikara Launcher Test Rig for Rails Shock Absorber - Scrapped at Woomera (included photos) - Signed G.J. Churcher Manager (22/6/67) Administrative record CAC Correspondence Relating to the Ikara Project for the RAN - Ex. 200/220 Project 9.4/9.5: Secret - G.30 ... -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, 14 October 1956
... The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. ...B & W exterior view of the United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia during the opening ceremony held on October 14 1956...Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell Street Malvern East melbourne The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. ...The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated by Chaplain General A. Brooke and Principal Air Chaplain R.C. Russell. B & W exterior view of the United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia during the opening ceremony held on October 14 1956united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir robert george, chaplain general a. brooke, principal air chaplain r.c. russell -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, 14 October 1956
... The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. ...B & W photograph of a crowd standing outside the new United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia on opening day October 14 1956....Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell Street Malvern East melbourne The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. ...The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated by Chaplain General A. Brooke and Principal Air Chaplain R.C. Russell. B & W photograph of a crowd standing outside the new United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia on opening day October 14 1956.united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir robert george, chaplain general a. brooke, principal air chaplain r.c. russell -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, 14 October 1956
... The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. ...B & W photograph of defence forces officers standing in front of the United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia during the opening ceremony held on October 14 1956....Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria 54 Serrell Street Malvern East melbourne The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. ...The United Protestant Church at Woomera was built at a cost of 10,000 pounds. It was opened on 14 October 1956 by the Governor General Sir Robert George. The church was dedicated by Chaplain General A. Brooke and Principal Air Chaplain R.C. Russell. B & W photograph of defence forces officers standing in front of the United Protestant Church at Woomera, South Australia during the opening ceremony held on October 14 1956.united protestant church, woomera, governor general sir robert george, chaplain general a. brooke, principal air chaplain r.c. russell -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDrawing (item) - Woomera, Miscellaneous Aircraft Drawings
... Woomera...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Miscellaneous Aircraft Drawings Drawing Woomera ... -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - CA-11 Woomera Bomber, c1940s or 1950s
... CA-11 Woomera Bomber...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne melbourne Transport - Aviation and Aerodrome CA-11 Woomera Bomber Photograph CA-11 Woomera Bomber Aeronautical Research Laboratories ...CA-11 Woomera Bombertransport - aviation and aerodrome
