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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - VMR battledress Stening
Uniform worn by Major Charles Stening when serving with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. He had World War Two service (SX 1412) and service with United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) 1951.Battledress jacket, shirt and tie. Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) shoulder titles, Major badges of rank, blue platted lanyard, ribbon bar: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence medal, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service medal 1939-45, United Nations medal and Efficiency Decoration (ED). Blue UN beret.united nations, world war two, wwii, sinai, stening, un, unmogip -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Midwife apron
From McNamara collection Stated as midwife apron but unsure if black apron was used! Heather & Isobel McNamara.Large black apron with ties.mcnamara, apron, midwifry -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHIRT & TROUSERS
Refers to the service of "WO2 Tommy Pattison". Refer Cat No 5342.4.1. Shirt, Jungle Green. It has two breast pockets, held shut with a button. It has 6 buttons on the front. It is long sleeved with a cloth badge of a Warrant Officer Class Two. The manufacturers name has faded. 2. Trousers Jungle Green. This has a pocket on each leg, held shut with 2 buttons. It has the same material belt loops. The fly is held shut with 5 buttons. Items were just commonly called “Greens”Nilaust army, uniforms, wo2 tommy pattison. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Uniform - Gaiters
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
A wooden plaque with the Insignia of the 8th Field Ambulance in the centre. At the top of the Insignia reads 67 Vietnam 68. In the middle of the Insignia there are two flags (one Australian and the other yellow with red stripes) and the number eightshield, 8th field ambulance -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Guard Mounting Trophy, 5th BN Guard Mounting Trophy 1931
A silver trophy with one round handle. The right handle broken off.2nd Inf BDE 1931 Guard Mounting 5th BN2/5 battalian, 2nd inf bde, 5th battalion -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Badge, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1970's?
Set of 10 tram crew number badges, engraved into a layered plastic backing - black plastic with a white underlay, used by tram crews to indicate their assigned personal employee number. Used by MMTB drivers and conductors. .1 - No. 700 with a retained clothing pin on the rear. .2 - No. 399 - with brass clip on rear - eg a large tie clip or dress collar clip. .3 to .9 - same clip as .2 .3 - No. 1572 .4 - No. 1893 .5 - No. 2320 .6 - No. 2716 .7 - No. 3431 .8 - No. 3747 .9 - No. 5400 .10 - No. 6408 See Reg Item 3777.2 for another example. .11 - No. 1043 .12 - No. 1110 .13 - No. 1112 .14 - No. 1419 .15 - No. 1420 .11 to .15 advised by the donor that these were used for Student Conductors.trams, tramways, mmtb, badges, crews, drivers, conductors, personnel, employees -
Keilor East RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Tie, c. 1951
The Burma Star Association was formed as a British veterans' association for ex-servicemen and women who served in the Burma Campaign of World War II. Burma Star Association bottle green tie with printed logo.Logo reads: THE BURMA STAR / BURMA STAR ASSOCclothing, wwii, regimental associations -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - DRESS UNIFORM, RAAF
The uniform belonged to Wing Commander "Leonard Bacon", born 11 June 1906. He enlisted in the RAAF on 31 May 1926 No. 03305 with the rank AC.1. In 9 postings in Vic, QLD and WA he rose through 11 ranks to Sgt Maj Class 2 by 1940. He was commissioned as Flying Officer on 1.8.1940. He rose through the ranks to be Wing Commander on 1.7.1951. During WW2 from 1941 he was explosives Inspecting Officer at Northern Area 5 then to Explosive Inspecting Officer for the whole RAAF in the S/W Pacific. This role took him to some 21 places in the North from Townsville - Darwin to across the islands many several times. Leonard was awarded a "Mention in Despatches" on Morotai in 1945. Post WW2 in 1950 Leonard was appointed Chief Inspector of explosives in the RAAF, one of these roles was the supervision of the disposal of large quantities of War Stock. On 13.6.1958 he was recommended for an “OBE” which he received in the 1959 New Years Honors List. Leonard retired from the RAAF on 11.6.1960 after 34 years. This is a very brief record of his service documents.Dark Blue Service Dress Uniform comprising of jacket (.1) Pants (.2) gold buttons with RAAF emblems. Ribbons on the coat are as follows; Left to Right: OBE, 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal with clasp "MID". Australian Service medal, Long Service and Good Conduct medal. Jacket has black inside lining with belt connected to back. Three stripes of Wing Commander rank on the sleeves. Size "M".raaf, uniform, leonard bacon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, Oxford Clothing Pty Ltd, 1968
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Khaki woollen battle dress jacket with cloth major's insignia with a queen's crown sewn on each epaulette. On top of each sleeve is a cloth badge with 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT' embroidered in white letters on a purple background. A white calico manufacturer's label is sewn on the inside.On manufacturer's label: 'Chest 43/44 R Trousers 37R'uniform, insignia, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Trophy - Best Kept Rural Residential Garden Glenelg Shire, c. 2002
Medium Density Fibreboard Trophy, dark blue marbled finish. Banner shaped brass plaques top and bottom.Top - 'Best Kept Rural Residential Garden in the Glenelg Shire' - engraved' Bottom - 'Donated by Francis plants' - engraved. Small brass plaques with winners names. -
Bialik College
Plaque - Recognition of benefactors support. Sam and Minnie Smorgon Campus and the Shakespeare Grove Campus
Plaque recognising the benefactors support. Sam and Minnie Smorgon Campus and the Shakespeare Grove Campus In grateful recognition of our benefactors who support has helped provide buildings, classroom, at the Sam & Minnie Smorgon Campus and the Shakespeare Grove Campusdonors, bialik college, judaism, school -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, WORK, 1 1968 .2 1969
Commonly called "Greens", issued to Wayne Forbes 3176337 1 Field Sqd RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Set of green work clothes. .1) Long sleeved green shirt with button down epaulettes & 2 breast pockets. .2) Green trousers, adjustable waist, 2 back pockets, 2 side pockets, 2 thigh pocketswork dress, greens -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - USS Ford
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Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - ARM RANK BADGES, NAVY
Items in collection re David Dixon RAN R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for his service details.1. Two Rank badges - Petty Officer, embroidered navy blue colour, crossed anchors with red and navy blue crown above. 2. Two Category badges - Petty Officer Bosun, embroidered navy blue colour and red crown with navy blue crossed cannons. 3. On category badge - Quartermaster Gunner, embroidered navy blue and red crown above navy blue crossed cannons and three letters "QMG" . 4. Australian flag, white ensign, embroidered red,white and blue. uniform, badges, navy ran -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHIRT, TROUSERS, WORK DRESS - ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, pre-2004
DPCU (Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform). Work dress, colours light to dark greens through to light to dark brown. Cotton/polyester fabric. Khaki colour plastic buttons. 1. Shirt - older style female work dress. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with concealed button closure flaps. White polyester fabric manufacturers label, back below collar. Print illegible. 2. Trousers - older style female work dress. Two side pockets, two large patch side pockets with nylon and metal zipper closure, one back pocket with buttons. Belt loops and nylon and metal zipper fly. Khaki colour cotton fabric pocket lining. Elastic ankle drawstring with plastic lock clip.Manufacturers information on label - print illegible. 1. Handwritten in black ink pen "12/ 12/ 77R".uniform, army, work dress, dpcu -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, Australian Comforts fund, C.1921
This plaque was originally placed in the Foyer (or vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was placed in what was originally called "The Writing Room" now named "The Building and RSL History Room"Plaque brass with engraved writing in black attached by 4 screws to a backing piece on a wall."This Lounge was furnished by the Municipal Branch of the Australian Comforts Fund"brsl, smirsl, comforts -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Victorian Railways Jacket
The Victorian Railways jacket would have been part of a uniform for railways employees. The Victorian Railways jacket has local significance as it was donated by a Wodonga resident. It also has historic significance due to its relative rarity and representativeness as part of the uniform worn by Victorian Railways staff. Blue/grey Victorian Railways jacket with "V.R." in gold letters on a dark blue rectangular background, stitched to each lapel and a lighter blue trim on the lower part of each sleeve."V.R." logo on each lapel.victorian railways, v.r., vr, victorian railways jackets -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - Uniform Dog Tags and Pullthrough cord, (equipment), J.D.Mather
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Wall Plaque, Lightkeepers of the Mission to Seamen, c.1950
Original owner Nora O’Connor the donor’s adopted aunt, migrated to Canada during WW2 and also worked as volunteer at the Vancouver Mission to Seamen where she met her husband Edward O’Connor who later migrated to Australia. NB Lightkeeper membership category across many of the Missions globally, was usually reserved for women busy as home-makers with children and also as a Junior membership category for children.The platter was accompanied by other materials from the Vancouver club of Senior Light keepers and together the material provides a parallel insight and reference to this group. It also provides a historical link within the worldwide network that is now recognised as the Mission to Seafarers. The Lightkeepers Auxiliary was also active with the Mission in Williamstown where they helped raised the funds to set up the new mission in the E,S & A Bank in 1943 which was furnished thanks to the High Commission of Canada.Circular , varnished wooden tray or plaque with beaded edge froming 'lip". Oval hand painted design of two flags on flag pole, one yellow hoist above blue flag with horizontal white stripe across centre, on a ground of turquoise green. U.C. Lettering in gilt around edge of design (see title). On verso, ink stamp plus an old hanging metal wire.indigo ink stamp : hand painted (1st word almost indecipherable)wooden platter, mission flags, nora o'connor, lightkeepers' auxiliary, lightkeeper, overseas missions, vancouver, canada, british columbia, mission to seamen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
A wooden shield with and insignia with a black swan with red markings on it in the centre. Above the swan is written Perth. Under the swan there is a brown boomerang with two items crossed over the boomerang. Below these are the words Fight And Flourishshield, hmas perth, cerberus collection -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - Jacket, Cap and stripes and insignia of rank, R.A.A.F clothing
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Federation University Historical Collection
Plaque, Plaque commemorating the opening of the Sport and Recreation Centre
University of Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityMetal plaque Plaque commemorating the opening of the Sport and Recreation Centre at University of Ballarat in 2013 on Friday 22nd March by Catherine King university of ballarat, sport and recreation centre, catherine king, paul j.h. hemming, david battersby -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flag - House flag, BPC, 1945
The British Phosphate Commissioners (BPC) was a board of Australian, British, and New Zealand representatives who managed extraction of phosphate from Christmas Island, Nauru, and Banaba (Ocean Island) from 1920 until 1981. Walter Harbord (Wal or Wally) (b.1923 in Brisbane-d.), master mariner in the Merchant Navy on British Phosphate Commission ships.Walter was interviewed by the Australian at War Film Archive in 2003. He served on these ships: SS Corinda SS Macumba SS Mildura SS Nellor SS Ormiston SS Reynellaanne rennie collection, wal harbord, merchant navy, seamen, seafarers, ww2, battle of the atlantic, walter harbord, hezzanith, sextant, nautical instrument, navigation, captain g.g. kitching, m.v. trienza, m.v. triaster, bpc -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - 002393, Army Collars
These detachable collars are most likely Australian Army issue from the World War Two era (1939-1945). They are made to be used with a khaki shirt. These collars have no known local provenance but are retained as examples of the detachable collars used by Australian Army personnel in the early to mid 20th century. These three men’s collars are made of cotton and are khaki in colour. They have three button holes on the straight neck edge, one at each end and one in the middle. australian army uniforms, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Military Uniform, c. 1940
Issued while serving in the Australian Army. It was not worn and was out of season on his return to Australia.Components of military uniform, comprising the following: Cotton Shirt Size 36 Summer ,Trousers Size 30 Waist Summer, Woollen Trousers Size 30 Waist Winter, Woollen Bomber Jacket Winter, Braces Tie Black BeretDavid Klein Pty Ltd 1967costume, male uniform, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, RATS OF TOBRUK, Post WW2
Item inn the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Plaque cast alloy greyish colour features the logo of "The Rats of Tobruk Association, No Surrender"plaques, tobruk, association -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Badge, Stokes and Sons, 1920's
Pressed metal uniform badge for the M&MTB, Employees. Round pressed steel badge with the words "M&MTB" pressed into the badge around the top portion of the badge, the word "EMPLOYE" and number "28" pressed into the lower half of the badge -with small horizontal lines within the individual letters. On rear badge two metal lugs have been soldered onto the badge to allow a leather strap to be fitted to the badge. Similar badges made for ESCo Ballarat by Stokes and Sons, see all Reg Items 394 and 580.trams, tramways, badges, employees, mmtb, passes -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - DRESS, RAAF CADET, ADI Clothing Factory, 1991
1. This is a light blue full length dress, made from polyester and cotton. It has epaulettes. It has 2 breast pockets - held shut with brass buttons, It is held shut with 5 brass buttons. the brass buttons are round with a motif of a crown and an eagle. 2. Light blue belt. It is cotton polyester. Uses a brass buckle.Inside shirt, written on label = W326143 B. Williams.raaf, cadets, female uniform -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Dress Mess Jacket
Red with black lapels, gold buttons, miniature medals. Colonel rank on insignia on shoulder also insignia or lower right sleeveset of miniature medals and lapelsmess dress jacket, australian army