Items souvenired by Alan Mason, refer cat No 3979.2.1).2) Currency notes, “Netherlands East Indies” (Dutch) 50 cent, rectangular shape, colours front red, blue, white, rear green and white, depiction of Queen Wilhemina on RH side front, notes dated..1) In blue, “FD119281” twice. .2) In blue “FD186979” twice. Both have “VAN 2 MAART 1943” oncurrency, dutch 1943, netherlands east indies

Items souvenired by Alan Mason, refer cat No 3979.2.1) Currency note, “Malayan Five Dollars”, rectangular shape, colours green, black, white blue & orange, depiction of the King in RH corner, note dated. .2) Currency note, “Malayan ten Dollars”, rectangular shape, colours red, white, blue, black & green, depiction of the King in RH corner, note dated..1) “A (over) 59 031165” twice. .2) “B (over) 53 027275” twice.currency, malayan 1941

Item souvenired by Alan Mason, refer Cat No 3979.2Currency, “British North Borneo Company” one Dollar, rectangular shape, colours, red, black, white, pink, note datedIn red twice, “K630831”currency, british north borneo, one dollar

Items souvenired by Alan Mason, refer Cat No 3979.2.1).2).3) Currency notes, “Netherlands East Indies” (Dutch) “1ROEPIAH” rectangular shape, red, white and black colours, depiction of Queen Wilhemina on RH side, notes dated..1) In red, “AJ166769” .2) In red, “AZ237695” .3) In red, “AA02590A” All dated “VAN 2 MAART 1943”currency, dutch, roepiah

Items souvenired by Alan Mason, refer cat No 3979.2.1).2).3) Currency Malayan, 50 cent notes, rectangular shape, purple, white and orange colours, depiction of the King on LH side, notes dated..1) “A (over) 21 091364” in black .2) “A (over) 21 016931” in black .3) “A (over) 21 060290” in blackcurrency, malayan, 50 cents.

Items souvenired by Alan Mason, refer cat No 3979.2.1).2) Currency Malayan, “One Dollar”, rectangular shape, blue, white and light brown colours, photo inset of the King on right hand side, note s dated..1) “G (over) 5 074883” .2) “G (over 5) 074884”currency, malayan, one dollar

Military issue shirts. Alan Mason collection, refer 3979.2.Shirts, khaki colour, all complete with buttons, .3) is safari summer style. .1) Has black stamped date made. .2) Has white sewn in tag. .3) Has no tags or stamping..1) Stamped visible, “1943” .2) On tag, “V110 Made in Australia 1943” shirts, uniforms

The book is published by the U.S Government. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2.Book, “Army Song book”, cardboard light fawn colour covers, front has cartoon character depictions in black, 63 pages, all print in black.Inside front cover, “ hand drawn sketch believed to be a Japanese”army songs u.s, 1941.

These openers were generally issued in ration packs. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2Opener, metal, hinged section folds out to use as a can opener.“Australia” stamped on.openers, accessory, ration packs

Document describes the Japanese surrender and announcement by the British prime Minister. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, Coat of Arms at top followed by text.“JAPAN HAS SURRENDERED”japanese, surrender 1945, documents

.1) Ticket into the “Palace Theatre on a Wednesday. .2) rail ticket from “Spencer street to McLeod”. Alan Mason collection, refer 3979.2.1) Ticket, off white paper, print in black, stamped in purple,, hand written in blue pencil, ticket No 4172. .2) Ticket, Railway, card, reddish colour, 2nd class, all print in black & red, ticket No 02236, stamped on rear.>1) purple stamped, “9 Dec 1944”, in blue, “W 14”.tickets, rail, theatre

Six copies of the History of the firm of W D Mason Pty Ltd Glass Merchants of Bendigo 1894 - 1998. Note paper clipped to one copy and written in red ink: Original Revised Version 29/2/99. this version mentions machinery used, glass handling, making of mirrors, sandblasting and shopfronts.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - history of the firm of w d mason pty ltd 1894 - 1998, owen walter williams, evening mail newspaper, henry brooks & company of england, brooks robinson & co pty ltd of melbourne, shaw savill & albion company limited line, arawa (5026 tons), capt'n snooze, coles new world supermarket, susan rebecca lawson, walter williams, samuel thomas williams, owen mostyn williams, ann (annie) mckenzie, wavertree ellen williams, reed smart & tappin, bendigo cathedral (sacred heart), alan walter mason, walter david mason, melva joan mason, wavertree ellen mason (nee williams), j b young, taylor family, australian window glass company

There is a number on the waist band that does not connect with Alan Mason, “245099”, shorts were commonly called “Bombay Bloomers”. Mason collection, refer 3979.2.Shorts, khaki colour, 2 side pockets, 2 waist buckles with 2 waist straps, fly has 4 buttons, back pocket and utility pocket.On waist band, “A Mason”.shorts, uniform, bombay bloomers

Both documents relate to the Address given by General Sir Thomas Blamey outlining the terms of surrender to the Japanese Army. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2..1) Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, top has Rising Sun badge depiction followed by text all English. .2) Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, top has Coat of arms followed by text all in Indonesian..1) “SURRENDER OF JAPANESE FORCES” .2) “MA’ LOEMAT DARI”jaapanese, surrender, blamey, documents.

The document is signed in English and Japanese by “Commander Second Japanese Army” and “General Blamey C in C Australian Military Forces” on Morotai. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, “Lithographic copy”, top has “C in C - Australian Military Forces Seal”, followed by sections A, B, C then signed off.“Signed at Morotai on the Ninth day of September 1945”japanese surrender, morotai, documents

The service record is of Walter David Mason photographer of Rodney Street Bendigo between 8.4.1915 - 1.7.20 as a Senior cadet in 67th Training Bn Bendigo. Alan Mason collection, refer 3979.2Record of Service book, , hard cover, light fawn colour, front has stick on label with print in black, hand written in black, stamped in purple, 62 pages print in black, hand writing in black, details of persons record of service.On front, “MASON Walter David”. Stamped in purple, “67 B Bendigo”. Inside stamped in blue, “Jan 1 1911 67 B BENDIGO”books, record of service, senior cadets

Taken on 14 May 1979, this photo depicts Mr Alan J. Dunlop and his wife presenting a 2.86-gram solid gold nugget found in the Beechworth area more than 100 years ago, to the Shire President, Councillor Mrs Valerie Mason. The gold is reported as attached to a small amount of milk quartz mounted onto a tie pin, and was donated to the Burke Museum by the Dunlop family. Alan Dunlop, pictured, was Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop's older brother. The tie pin artefact being donated in this photograph is entered into the Victorian Collections, and records that the nugget was found in the Beechworth Goldfields by Mr Fred McIntosh, in the last 1800s. Fred McIntosh, the husband of Elizabeth (Bessie) Dunlop (the sister of Alan & Edward's father, John) had the nugget made into tie pin and presented it to the Dunlop Family. Furthermore, Valerie 'Val' Mason was the first female president of the former Beechworth Shire for two terms and a councillor for nine years. This photograph is of historic significance as it depicts known individuals who have connections to key Australian figures. Alan Dunlop is the brother of famous war doctor Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, and both men are Beechworth locals. The object Alan holds is a tie pin made from gold found by the Dunlops' uncle, and the provenance of the item – from goldfield to family collection to museum collection – provides a recent context with which to interpret the significance of gold-mining on present and future generations, as well as strong research potential on minerals known to be sourced in the area. In conjunction with other photographs in the collection, this photograph visually documents the donation and acquisition of the tie pin artefact into the Burke Museum Collection. In addition, it depicts Valerie ‘Val’ Mason, in her role as the president of the former Beechworth Shire. Val was the first female in this role, which she held for two terms, and was a councillor in the Shire for nine years. This photograph is of social significance as it depicts two well-known and respected Beechworth locals handling a key artefact of significance to the Beechworth Goldfields. It also shows the Burke Museum in 1979, providing research potential for those interested in the history of the development of the museum's collection. Colour rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: Polacolor (Registered Trademark symbol) Type 108 / LR / Mrs Valerie Mason / Mr Dunlop (Weary's brother) / Mrs Vivian Payne (erased) / 14-5-1979 A.J. Dunlop & wife with Cr. Mason /L85052P gold, nugget, tie pin, pin, beechworth, burke museum, goldrush, goldfield, dunlop, edward dunlop, weary dunlop, alan dunlop, valerie mason, fred mcintosh, gold mining, donation, museum, collection, president, councillor, shire, female

Items relate to Alan Walter Mason. Refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details..1) Leave pass, Australian Military Forces No A 80010, black printed and stamped in red, hand written entries. .2) Leave pass, Australian Military Forces, No B2988242, black printed, stamped in purple, hand written entries. .3) Leave pass, Australian Military Forces No B8612712, black printed and stamped in purple, hand written entries..1) V245099 Pte Mason A.W in pencil, in red stamped No 2 Sub depot 1 Aust Base ORD Depot. .2) VX140967 Spr Mason A.W in pencil. In purple stamped 16 Aust PERS STAGING CAMP. .3) VX140967 Pte Mason in pencil, in purple stamped MELB LTD VIC L of C AREA OC DEMOB SECT.leave, military,

Item in the collection of Alan Walter Mason VX140967. Refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details.Card, “Australian Army Chaplains Department Rehabilitation Section”, cardboard, light yellow, printed in black with details of services on discharge by the Chaplains Dept.chaplains, services, military

Items re Alan Walter Mason VX140967. refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details..1) A.M.F document from W.F.88 BW D12/1. Final statement for discharged member, fine off white paper, black printed with black typed entries, final stamp and date in purple. .2) Envelope, light yellow window style, “On her Majesty’s Service”, stamped twice in red dated 7 Dec 45..1) Mr A.W Mason VX140967 25 Queen St Bendigo Vic 30.11.1945, Account No 103549, Bendigo State savings bank, amount owing, one hundred and eighty pounds.payment, banking, military

Items re Alan Walter Mason VX140967. refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details..1) Record of Service book, A.A.B 83, 18 pages with details of clothing issued, inoculations, physical, courses attended as as a photo ID, original cover is missing. .2) Demobilization Procedure book A.A.B 87, No 180171, 30 pages, details of all examinations, record checks, rehabilitation and all sections signed and stamped off prior to discharge. .1) Written on the front; VX140967 Pte Mason A.W, A.A.B 83. .2) VX140967, Pte Mason 2/10 Aust Port Op Coy AA TN C, Alan Walter, 25 Queen St Bendigo Vic.records, personal, military

.1) - .5) The letter is from VX137222 Allan Frederick Hutson 28 Aust INF BN AIF Aust dated 9 Dec 1945 to VX 140967 Alan Mason of 25 Queen St Bendigo .6) The letter is written from Rabaul re life there, what’s happening while waiting to come home. .7) - .10) The letter is to Alan Mason from a mate, no name mentioned from his unit “GDD” in Morotai on 12.12.1945. “GDD” meaning General Details depot. The letter is mostly about complaints re food, conditions and organising a March and protest to the unit “CO”. Two senior Officers are mentioned, “Col Barrett and Col Wade”. The letter quotes up to 5000 marched to Land HQ. Mason and Hutson were mates from Bendigo. Refer Cat No 3979.2 for Alan Masona service details..1) - .5) Letter on yellowed paper, all lettering and logo’s and lines in red from a combined group being “YMCA”, “Aust Comforts Fund” and “The Salvation Army”. At the bottom is information regarding security.Five pages written on one side only in blue pen. .6) Envelope, brown colour, Air Mail with the same 3 Logo’s as in .1) - .5) Addressed to A Mason. .7) - .10) Letter on yellowed paper, all lettering, logo’s and lines in red from the same 3 organisations as in .1) - 6) This letter does not have the security warning. Four pages, on one side except page 4 on both sides, written in blue pen. .11) Envelope, brown colour, AIR MAIL with the same 3 Logo’s, addressed to A Mason from a mate.letters, personal, stationary

Items relate to Alan Walter Mason VX 140967. Refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details.1) Reciept, yellowed paper, black printed with hand written in pencil relating to a receipt for Blankets G.S 2 signed by A.W Mason. .2) Receipt, yellowed paper, black printed No G 109714 with hand written in pencil relating to the receipt of a number of items of kit..1) VX 140967 Pte Mason A.W, D Vic, 2, 21/11. .2) M VX104967 Mason A.W Spr.kit, issue, military

Gaiters belonged to Alan Walter Mason VX140967, 2/10th AUST PORT OP COY AATNC. Enlisted 7 May 1943, Discharged 30 November 1945..1) & .2) Khaki webbed gaiter fitted with two clips and two straps for fitting. Straight double taped top and curved bottom with canvas lining on inside bottom.1 & .2) "VX140967 MASON, A.W." in black ink on canvas lining.uniform, gaiters

Items relate to Alan Walter Mason VX140967. Refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details. .1) & .2) documents issued to personal when being discharged from the Armed Forces..1) Document, yellowed paper, black printed re the treatment after discharge for Malaria, dysentery or bilharziasis plus requirements for treatment. .2) Document, yellowed paper, black printed re the issue and rules applying to the “Returned from Active Service badge”. .3) Document, orange paper, red printed, AMF B 92944 re list of items handed in at discharge from the Forces..3) VX140967 Spr Mason A.W.kit, medical, badges, military

Photographs attached onto cardboard. Title: parents of Alan and Melva Mason. Walter David Mason (1897-1963) and Wavertree Ellen Mason nee Williams (1900-1976).person, family, mason

Both Wills are made out to his Father “Walter David”, Mother “Wavetree”, Sister “Melva Joan”. His Mother’s name is spelt “Wavetry on the other Will. Refer Cat No 3979.2 for Alans Service details..1) Will A.A.F.A 130 Australian Military Forces, blue fine paper, black printed with printed entries. .2) Envelope “On his Majesty’s service” brown colour to suit .1) .3) Will, A.A.F.A 130 Australian Military Forces, light fawn coloured paper, black printed with hand written entries in black pen. .4) Envelope A.A.Form A131 Australian Military Forces, brown colour, to suit .3)..1) Details; dated 10 March 1942, Alan Walter Mason V245099, 17th Motor Regt, 25 Queen St Bendigo. .2) On cover stamped in purple “13 June 1942”. Hand written in black, 13/6 V245099, Mason, Albert Walter, 17 Motor Regt. On Rear stamped “IDLE GOSSIP SINKS SHIPS”. .3) Details; dated 17 May 1943, Alan Walter Mason, V245099, 2/1st Aust DKS OPG COY RAE, 25 Queens St Bendigo. .4) On Cover stamped in purple. “11.June 1943”. Hand written; 11/6 V245099 Spr Alan Walter Mason 2/1st Aust Docks OPG Coy RAE 17.5.1943.wills, military, documents

Black and white photographs attached onto cardboard. Title: parents of Wavertree Ellen Williams, grandparents of Alan and Melva Mason. Owen Walter Williams (1862-1922) and Ann (Annie) Williams nee McKenzie (1875-1942)person, family, mason

Cream coloured typed Document, W.D.Mason Collection, copy of enlistment details of V.X. 140967, Private Mason, Alan Walter, 2/10th Aust.Ports Optg. Coy. 22 Single A1.-trade Leadlight Glazier , Glass Glazier / silverer / sandblaster. 5.11.1941.business, retail, w d mason

Clearance certificate and covering letter - Brother Alan Aubrey Williams, Master Mason, ceased to be a member of Prince of Wales Mark Lodge No.8 under the United Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria and is clear of all dues. Dated at St.Kilda on 31st March, 1943. Covering letter addressed to Brother Williams signed by Norman Wright, Secretary, 12th April, 1942.