Photo taken by Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 638P.Colour photo, Vietnam showing an APC in the jungle. Label at bottom details time and place, frame is black wood.fsb coral, vietnam, apc’s

Beret and badge issued to Geoffery Charles Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70.Black Woolen Beret with a Silver Armoured Corp Badge“Kent pure wool large”military-equipment, beret, armoured corp

Photo in collection re Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 638P.Colour photo, Vietnam showing a captured NVA soldier sitting on the ground. Attached label gives details of time and place. Frame is cream painted wood.vietnam, viet cong, fsb balmoral

Items relate to Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer Cat No 638P.1) Document showing the Guidion of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment and that unit's honour roll Vietnam. .2) Document relating to the presentation of the 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment's Guidion at Ennogerra Barracks QLD by the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip. .2) "Wed 14 May 1986"documents, military history-army, 3 cav regt, guidions

Issued to Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 CAV Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 638P for his service history.Metal Clasp knife with 2 blades and a pointed piece with a rope cord attached.D^D"- Sterling, Made in Australiapersonal effects - pocket knives, military history, weapon, clasp knife

Owen William HOSKING No V21675 enlisted on 15.3.1941 but was discharged on 29.2.1942 age 22 years. At discharge he was serving in 2 CAV Div Provost Corps.Certificate of Appreciation from Shire of Kerang to Trooper Owen W Hosking. Wooden frame with glass front. Certificate - white with blue printing and red seal with gold and blue decorative boarder. Mounted with white boarder. Signed by Shire President and Secretary.documents-certificates, frame accessories, kerang shire

Lawrence Francis John HAYES No VX37555 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 23.7.1940. At discharge from the AIF on 23.10.1945 he was a Pte in 9th Australian Div Cav Regt.Wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing, dark green boarder around coloured certificate. Appreciation Certificate, The Call to Arms, from Shire of Korong to Lawrence F J Hayes. Signed by Shire President & Shire Secretary. On rear: Bethany Gallery, 116 Bridge St, Bgo.documents - certificate, frames, shires ww2

The Governor General Lord Gowrie visited the 8th Light Horse regiment when it was in camp at the Corowa Showgrounds September 1939. The second World War broke out three days later. The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Rare photo of gathering at outbreak of World War 2.Black and white photograph of officers at camp September 1939 at Corowa. Governor General Lord Gowrie in attendance." Governor Lord Gowrie VC. officers of 2 Cav Div and 8th Light Horse at Corowa Camp 1st Sep 1939 " followed by list of names.military, light horse, corowa, gowrie, governor general, world war two, wwii

The two models were collected from small village in South Vietnam by Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 638P..1 Model of a three masted ship made entirely of bamboo, mounted on a slice of timber. .2 Model of a two storey native stilt house with a tree made of a twig and painted polystyrene. Mounted on a slice of timber.handcrafts-sailor's craft, woodwork, vietnam, models

Brief history of unit in Vietnam including Honour Roll, three colour Photograph. 1st photograph - Pte PJ 'Jim' Flower 4 RAR SVN 1971. 2nd photograph - Pte DT Tom Hanley and Pte Terry A Croton (smoking) 1971. 3rd photograph - 4 RAR Soldiers on 3 Cav M1113 Phuoc Tuy 1971,4 rar, pte jim flower, pte tom hanley, pte terry croton, poster, information board, phuoc tuy, lt col jim hughes mc, wo1 w.t.c. "wally" thompson, operation ivanhoe, battle of nui le

Helmet issued to GREG FARMER 8442898 Served IRAQ 2004 SECDET 4 BRAVO; Served IRAQ 2005/2006 AMTGZ 2nd CAV REG 2004-2008 ASLAU- DRIVER, GUNNER, COMMANDER (SECDET) security detachment (AMTGZ ) AL Muthanna Task Group Helmet- Kevlar, green colour, round dome shape complete with chin strap, headphones and microphone attached to inner fabric liningHandwritten- back of helmet exterior black felt tipped pen “ FARMS/V1D/V1F” Makers label- black print on white sticker /^/MEDIUM/8470-66-140-6673/ Z0101/999-9-49677-001/47176uniform, head wear, iraq, kevlar helmet

The two .50 Cal cases were souvenired by Geoff Murray No 3411521 who was at both battles. He mounted them in the case when he came home. His Vietnam service was 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer Cat No 638PTwo .50 calibre cases in wood and perspex display case. Metal plaque on front reads "Fire Support Base / Balmoral / Tet Offensive / Vietnam 1968"arms-armaments, metalcraft, woodwork, balmoral

Relates to Geoff Murray No 3411521. Photo taken in one of the Michelon Rubber Plantations at an ARVN Outpost during his 2nd tour of Vietnam with Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. His first tour was with 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68. The date on the photo should be 69-70. Refer 638P.Colour photo showing G Murray handing out treats to South Vietnamese children at an ARVN Outpost. A print at the bottom details time and place. Frame is green wood.military history, vietnam

Geoff Murray No 3411521, 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. The photos were taken in 1969-70. On his 2nd tour Geoff was a great supporter of the Orphanage obtaining rations, food for the Sisters. Refer 594.2, 611.8, 1866.3 re Geoff and the Orphanage. Refer 638P..1) Colour photo of G Murray unloading goods for Baria Orphanage, Vietnam. .2) B&W photo showing Sisters Maria Ducalraire and Augustine with G Murray at the Baria Orphanage South Vietnam.baria orpanage, vietnam, 3 cav, survey corp

The Governor General Lord Gowrie visited the 8th Light Horse regiment when it was in camp at the Corowa Showgrounds September 1939. The second World War broke out three days later. The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. In 1948, the 8th together with 13th and 20th Light Horse regiments were linked in the raising of the 8th /13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment.Black and white photograph in wooden frame - two mounted horsemen with soldier standing in frontCorowa Camp 1939 ( Sept. ) Left - Trumpet Major Dobbie, 2 Cav. Div. Band. Centre - Lord Gowrie VC, Governor General of Australia. Right - Major Morrison, OC 8th Light Horsemilitary, corowa, gowrie, light horse

Two of the dolls came home with Geoff Murray No 3411521, 3 Cav Regt Vietnam 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. The other was bought home by Geoff Hopper No 3795341 for his sister Dorothy. Geoff served in 1st Div Aust Intelligence Unit from 12.11.69 to 29.10.70. Geoff Murray refer 638P..1 Vietnamese doll on wooden stand. Has full length hand sewn green dress and long flowing black hair. .2 Vietnamese doll on wooden stand. Has full length hand sewn black and gold dress and black hair in a single plait. .3 Vietnamese doll on wooden stand. Has full length hand sewn white and gold dress and black hair in a single plait.all items "Made in Vietnam"toys-dolls, souvenirs-vietnam

Sister Augustine from the Baria Orphanage South Vietnam hand sewed these items for Geoff Murray for his help with the Orphanage on his 2nd tour of Vietnam with Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 594.2, 610.2, 1866.3 re Geoff and the Orphanage. His first tour was with 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68. Refer 638P..1), .2) Embroidered pillowcases, hand sewn with 2 Vietnamese women. .3) Handkerchief embroidered with green edge and figure of Vietnamese woman. .4) Handkerchief, white with pulled through design in one corner. .5), .6), .7), .8) Handkerchief, white on white with small design in one corner. All items are hand sewn.embroidery, vietnam, baria, sister augustine

Law manual applicable to Australian Army personnel from 1941. This effectively applied British military law. In 1982 the Defence Force Discipline Act of the Australian Parliament established a framework of military law for Australia's circumstances. Hard cover bookOn front cover in gold lettering- "A Sqn (ARA) 4/19 PWLH" On fly leaf, rubber stamps - "A SQN 1 CAV REGT. Inscription in red ink - "This book is the personal property of ; -J.B.Larkman" and rubber stamp - "WO2 SSM A SQN" On title page - Rubber stamps - "A Sqn (ARA) 4/19 PWLH" and "A SQN 1 CAV REGT" Detailed records of amendments entered in red ink on Amendments pages from Serial 1, 30 Nov 41 to Serial 9, 31 July 1948 military law, world war 2

The cards were sent to Geoff Murray by Sister Augustine from the Baria Orphanage South Vietnam. On Geoff's 2nd tour of Vietnam with Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70 he was a great supporter of the Orphanage with food and rations. Refer 594.2, 610.2P, 611.8 re Geoff and the Orphanage. His first tour was with 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, refer 638P..1) Christmas card with scene of Vietnamese village. .2) New Year's card with paper cutout birds and pressed flowers. .3) Christmas card with painting of birds and nativity scene on cover and pop-up nativity scene.documents-cards, natural history specimens-botany, vietnam

The damage to the antenna was caused during a contact by a crew member of the APC as he traversed the machine gun around firing as he went. A crew member of the APC Trooper George Cameron Wood souvenired this section of the antenna. George, No 3798253 served in Vietnam from 10.11.70 to 21.10.71 with A & B Sqds of 3 Cav Regt and 1st Forward delivery troop. Blackened or tarnished brass antenna base for an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) Base is hexagonal, upper sections have bullet damage that severed the antenna.military equipment, communication-radio, metalcraft-brassware, apc

These pamphlets were part of the "Chieu Hoi" (open arms) campaign designed to encourage North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers to defect. They granted a soldier free passage through US/South Vietnamese held territory. They were dropped over the countryside as well individually. This item souvenired by Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 638P.Propaganda pamphlet printed by US government. White cardboard with yellow rectangle with images of flags and text in three languages. Titled "Chieu Hoi The Winning Ticket"documents-pamphlets, military history, vietnam

Beer Bottle with top cut off and engraved.Around the bottom of bottle-THIS BOTTLE ALWAYS REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF THE MANUFACTURERS BOTTLE CO. VICTORIA PTY.LTD. Engraved on side of bottle-The "Lady Blamey" 9th Aust Div.- April 1940 - 80 7 Div Cav Regt 8 " " " 9 " " " 9 " " C'do

The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded and men transferred to a variety of other units. A small number were trained in the use of Flame thrower equipment in preparation for service in the landings at Balikpapan and Tarakan .Black and white photograph of 12 soldiers dressed in khaki drill uniforms and wearing slouch hats and peak caps posed with two flame thrower devices. LHQ Flame Warfare Training Team. Taken at Ravenshoe Atherton Tablelands QLD. Includes Sgt George Wiltshire and seven sgts all with service through 8th Light Horse Regiment, 8 Recce Bn, and finally 8 Cav Regt A.I.F.military, 8 light horse, flame thrower, flame warfare, wwii, world war two

Raymond James Russel WHYTE Initially enlisted on 16.8.40 as V28354 serving in 2 Cav Div ASC. He was discharged on 6.10.41 his enlistment date into the AIF on his records is stated as 1.10.1941 age 24 years 4 months. Taken strength at RRD Royal Park on 7.10.1941, posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops 2.1.1942, embarked for Malaya 10.1.1942 arriving 26.1.1942, reported missing 16.2.1942, listed POW dated 29.10.1942, deceased while POW, cause not stated 5.6.1945. Raymond died in Borneo on the Sandakan Death March.Photo, B & W Portrait of R.J.R. Whyte in uniform, no hat on. Photo is in a black plastic frame.photography - photgraphs, military history, sandakan, borneo

Hand written inside. "Murray, I will never forget you, how are you? I hope you are always well! My regards to your mother. I hope to one day see you again in V.Nam. Sister Augustine". The card relates to Geoff Murray No 3411521, 3 Cav Regt Vietnam 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp Vietnam 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. On his 2nd tour with Survey Corp Geoff procured a lot of food etc for the Baria Orphanage. Refer 610.2P, 611.8, 1866.3 re the Orphanage and Sister Augustine also 638P.Christmas card with river scene painted on front. .1) Heavy card outer pages. .2) Fine tissue paper inner pages..1) "Greetings" .2) "Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year"cards, xmas, vietnam

Large presentation board consiting of 3 varnished horizontal timber panels with 28 presentation plaques affixed. The plaques affixed are (RMC MUR + 2 TG + 3 TG + 6 TG + PWLH + 1 CAV + VMR + 2/14 QMI + 7 RTR + 1 RVR + 1 RVR + 6 RVR + 3 RVR + 5/6 RVR + 22RVR + 8/7 RVR + 17 RNSWR + 58/32 CER + 1 RVR + 3 RAR + 5 RAR + 7 RAR + WO2 White + 5/7 RAR +6 RAR + 8/9 RAR + JTC)5/6 rvr, plaque, bhq

Book has black and white photo of "Cav and Pag" in a rooftop performance, Melbourne Hospital, Lonsdale Street 1928 on front cover. On the back cover is a black and white photo "fresh air for all"-patients on the balconies of the Lonsdale Street hospital in1916. These photos have white borders. Also on front cover is the hospital crest prior to 1935. There is 46mm wide maroon coloured band between two narrow gilt stripes near bottom of cover. On this band, title is printed in white and gilt in, on front cover, on back cover synopsis of book is printed in white ink. Title is also printed in gilt ink on white coloured spine. Approximately 100 photos from RMH Archives within.non-fictionThe story of nursing at the Royal Melbourne Hospital as told in pictures. Comprising of 100 annotated photographs from the RMH Archives, the images give a rare glimpse of the places and people that marked the learning experience and lives of thousands of young nurses who graduated from the RMH nursing school.royal melbourne hospital-nursing-history, royal melbourne hospital-history, nurses-victoria-history, hospitals - victoria - history

Item souvenired by Mathew Redwood. Item from an Iraqi T - 34 Tank. A rotating dial with a drawn gun under it that would correlate with the actual gun position so the gunner could gauge the gun position with relation to the Hull. REDWOOD Mathew No 3811680/8237166, served 2nd Cavalry Regiment Iraq Secdet V.B in the following areas, Baghdad, Al Kasik, Taji, As Sammawah, Al Muthana Province, Southern Iraq. Mathew enlisted 17.2.1998 in RAEME, served in the following areas Bandiana, training and Workshops on Leopard tanks, Brisbane, Combat support BTN, Darwin, 2 Cav Regt A Sqd,Secdet V Bravo deployment Iraq Nov 2004 - Mar 2005, AMTG II Nov 2005 - June 2006, discharged Feb 2007.Circular plastic Indicator with graduations around the edges, tank outline in the centre, inner and outer graduations in increments of 5.iraqi, tank t - 34, indicators

Laminated coloured regimental photograph of an army contingent featuring 500 servicemen and women in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) sitting and standing on a tarmac, taken at the Somali Military Head Quarters. On the right side of the photograph is an image of the Australian Active Service Medal (AASM) and on the left is an image of the unit citation badge (both would have been awarded to the individuals in the photograph). Below and centre of the photograph - In text: Australian Forces Somalia / 24 Dec 92 / 11 May 93 / HQ AFS / 1 RAR BN GP / 1 RAR ** B SQN 3/4 CAV REGT RAAC ** COMD OBSN LIAISON GP 107 FD BTY 4 FD REGT RAA / 17 FD TP 3CER RAE ** DET 103 SIG SQN ** 1 BSG 3BASB ** DET 1 DIV INT COY / Below and left side of photograph - In cursive: ARCH FRALEY PHOTO peace keeping, somalia, hq afs 1 rar bngp