Fitted to ambulance carGrey radio with handsetAWA 25M CARPHONE SOLID STATEradio, two way, awa, carphone, solid state

Awas uniform (Hat H040, Jacket U448, Shirt U600, Tie UU043)uniform, ww2, army

This recorded play of the book 'The Weaver from Meltham' - The story of Godfrey Hirst was made circa 1951 and aired on ABC radio. It was handed down to Ken Hirst from his father Ivan Hirst, grandson of Godfrey Hirst. At the end there is an additional recording . It is a speech and presentation to HRH Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the birth of Princess Anne of a baby blanket made by the employees of Godfrey Hirst woollen mills circa 1951Light green record slip containing a double sided record of the radio play of The Weaver from MelthamAWA custom long play Microgroove recording

WWII Historical SignificanceMorse Signal Key.Type 3rz 018 serial # 2543. AWA

This jacket belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Khaki-coloured woollen jacket which fastens along the centre via four metal buttons. Two hip-height pockets with external flap; two chest pockets with pleat in centre fastened via a metal button. Fabric belt around waist held in place by two fabric loops on back and fastened through metal buckle and loop. Collar carries two metal rising sun badges on the left and right side. Two epaulettes on either shoulder are held in place by a button and carries a badge reading "AWAS". Colour patch on both left and right side is square, half green and half black. Interior label on base of neck.Label reads "V 579/1943/SIZE/MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/D. MORTLOCK/VF518245". Rising sun badge reads "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES." Buttons read "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES."world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

Black and white photograph of Ethel Beaton and 3 other AWAS in wooden frame under glassphotograph etlel beaton awas

AWA 510 man pack wireless station (see also EQ032 phone and aerial in panniers)equipment, 1955-65, army

Drill dress, AWAS - belonged to Lilian E. Steinberg (on same hanger as dress with blue trim)uniform, ww2, army

Australian bakelite valve tube radio. Type: Broadcast receiver or past WW2 Tuner. Valves 4:6A8G 6G8g 6V6GT 6x5GT. Principle: Super Heterodyne ZF/IF 455 KHz 1AF stage. Tuned circuits: 6AM Wavebands: Broadcast only (MW) Power: 200-230; 230-260 Volt AC. Loudspeaker: Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS Front Dial: AWA Radiolette / Radio stations for each stateradio, radiolette

House hold item,163.1- Phillips (brown & silver) 163.2- AWA Adiola(brown leather case) 163.3-Astor Wireless 1930's owned by Vic Whitfieldradio, receiver, wireless

3BO was founded by AWA in 1931.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. News crew: the 3BO news room team in 1965. From left: Terry Conroy, Graeme Turpie, Dave Horsefall and Ian Richardson. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Assorted badges including AWAS 1941 - 47; ACF 1940; 1919 RSL badge; Sunshine RSL 1982; Returned Servicemens Club Ringwood and Women of Australia badge 1940

Fabric. WW2 Army uniform fabric( khaki cotton fabric with twill weave) connected with Alva J. Edwards (nee Hocking) VF397782. AWAS Administration Barracks. One Rou size.manchester - fabric, uniforms - military

Used in the Electrical Engineering Laboratories as a source of low frequency signal - for communications. Used by Bill Rofe and Colin Kline.Beat Frequency Oscillator (signal generator) AWA typy 14R7077, Range 0-13 kcycles, in a grey wrinkle-type finish metal box with a leather strap carry-handle on top.scientific instruments, beat frequency oscillator, bill rofe, colin kline

This hat was worn by Joan Cahill during her service in the AWAS, where she served in the Signals Branch and rose to the rank of Corporal. The AWAS was formed in 1941, and its main objective was to support the Australian army in various ways. Over 24,000 women served in the AWAS, performing critical support roles such as clerical work, vehicle maintenance, and communications. The Signals Branch, which Joan Cahill served in, was responsible for providing reliable and secure communication services between the Australian army and Allied forces.Khaki women's army hat with grosgrain band wrapped around the circumference with a small metal rising sun attached.burke museum, beechworth, army service, army uniform, joan cahill, australian women's army service, ww2, wwii, world war two

Joyce Montgomery was an AWAS nurse assigned to Camp 13, Murchison during WW2. Black and white photograph of an Army nurse, in uniform, sitting on the edge of a cement pond with fountain. Ti tree fence and trees in the background.joyce montgomery, awas nurse, camp 13, murchison internment camp, army nurses

Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Invoice from Peter F. Wade for an AWA 23-inch TV purchased by Miss G. E. Perry on 8/3/1963 for 209 pounds nineteen shillings on higher purchaseinvoice details the purchase and initial payments.physical culture class, fitness, exercise

See also Cat. No. 4530.4Paper recruitment poster. There is a photo of a female in uniform and helmet holding a pair of binoculars, looking skywards.wwii, awas, recruitment

AAMWS - Australian Army Medical Women's Service See also, Cat. No. 4529.2.1 - .4 Are all the same. Graphic Artworks with coloured ink. Paper. In the center is the image of a woman in uniform. In the background in green ink are images of soldiers in helmets with rifles with fixed bayonets, a Tommy gun and an Owen gun. Writing on the Poster includes: "IN WHICH WE SERVE" "The Proudest Job in Australia Today" "Join the A.W.A.S or A.A.M.W.S" awas, wwii, aamws

Part of photo album donated by Mrs Faull. The plane landed at Linton Park as part of an advertising campaign by AWA radios in 1928.Sepia photograph of biplane surrounded by a group of people. One of three photographs of this occasion.events, faull collection, aeroplanes, linton park, biplanes

Part of photograph album donated by Mrs Faull. The plane landed at Linton Park in 1928 as part of an advertising campaign for AWA radios.Sepia photograph - side view of biplane and people. One of three photographs of this occasion.events, aeroplane landing at linton park 1928, faull collection

The Home Forum, 1st magazine of the 3BO Women's Club. December, 1938. The magazine has twenty-eight pages and a green cover with in gold letters the title: the Home Forum above the logo of the club, and underneath the motto: happiness is born in the home - 3BO AWAclubs, social, 3bo women's club

Uniform hat for the Australian Women's Army service, 1942 - 1945 issued to Mrs M Crowley. Item is part of an AWAS display uniform. Refer Cat No 1267.4. Australian Women's Army Service uniform hat which is khaki in colour. It has a Grosgrain brown hat band with a with Rising Sun badge pinned to the front of the band. Attached to the right hand side of the band over the band bow is a rectangular unit colour patch consisting of white and dark blue with a purple surround. the inside of the hat is lined with a Grosgrain sweat band. Stamped in white on the sweat band: 'N. 121 6 3/4'uniforms-army, female, costume-female, headwear, awas - ww2

This scanned copy was made of the original water colour which was painted in Camp 13, and presented to AWAS. Officer Elva Hurrell attached to the Garrison at POW. Camp 13.A4 Photograph on 150 gram per sq. metre paper. Folder with documents pertaining to Courage to Care touring exhibit hosted at Tatura Museum in 1998.Italian Fountain, P.W. Camp, Murchison. 1943, and W.J. Salter 1945.murchison pow camp 13, camp artwork, italian pows, photography, photograph, slides, film