This is a blue woollen/polyester cardigan. It has blue drill material on each shoulder. It has an epaulette of the same drill material on each shoulder. The long sleeves are turned back for about 6 cm. The main body of the cardigan is of vertical ribbed appearance.air force cadets, uniform

Ref to Cat 5825 Patterson.This is made of jungle green cotton drill. It has one end pointed with two small cords. Inside are two pockets. One pocket is open, one pocket is held shut with the aid of a brown button. Inside the pockets are various loos items such as cottons, wool and needles.Written in ink on the outside is "1734719 Steele"vietnam war, soldiers kit, steele

This is a collection of eight photographs of Air Survey Squadron personnel operating aerotriangulation equipment at the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, c1993. PUG4 devices were used by technicians to stereoscopically view the photography containing the survey control points and the mapping aerial photography. The Control points were transferred from the control photography to the mapping diapositives of aerial photography by drilling their locations into the photographic emulsion. The Zeiss (Jena) Stecometer analytic stereocomparator for air photography shown in photo .1P was introduced at Air Survey Squadron in 1963. Wild PUG4 point transfer devices shown in photos .2P to .4P were introduced in c1968 superseding the PUG2 devices. See item 6195.19P for more photos and descriptions of Air Survey Squadron personnel and aerotriangulation equipment.This is a set of eight photographs of Air Survey Squadron personnel operating aerotriangulation equipment at the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, c1993. The photographs were on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1993, Zeiss (Jena) Stecometer, SPR Kim Baker. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1993, Wild PUG4 point transfer device, CPL Paul Bouton. .3) to .4) - Photo, black & white, c1993, Wild PUG4 point transfer device, L to R: CPL Darren Scott, CPL Paul Bouton. .5) to .6P) - Photo, black & white, c1993, CPL Doug Willis. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1993, WO2 Noel ‘Macca’ McNamara. .8) - Photo, black & white, c1993, SGT Barry Miller..1P to .8P - There are no annotations.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, aerotrig

The Grinton Collection. The other soldiers are unknown at this point. "G. Lifeboat drill". (left in hat) Jack Grinton - "Jack Grinton No. 1038" Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a group of men wearing life jackets preparing for a life-boat drill. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey". "G. Life-boat drill".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, hmat karmala

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. Leo Reoch Cohn served in both World War 0ne and World War Two. He enlisted in the 1st AIF on 23.9. on 6.5.1915, initially in the 22nd battalion (No. 1039), aged 18. Shortly after, on 11.9.1915, he transferred to the 8th LHR and embarked for Egypt on 23.9.1915, serving in both Egypt and Palestine. During that period of service, he transferred to the 1st Australian Light Car Patrol on 8.9.1917. This unit later became the 1st Australian Armoured Car Section. Leo began his return journey to Australia on 16.5.1919. Shortly after his RTA, he was discharged. While on active service overseas, he was hospitalized on a number of occasions due to illness. During World War Two, Leo enlisted in the 21st Battalion VDC (No. V360272) on 18.5.1942 at the age of 44. He was appointed Lieutenant on 25.6.1942. Leo's VDC service was terminated on 31.10. 1945 following the end of World War Two. .1) Tailored khaki woollen officer's dress jacket with silk like fabric lining. Two button-down breast pockets and two button down-side pockets. All buttons are military issue. Unit colour patch on each shoulder (8th ALH). Above the left breast pocket is a World War One trio of medal ribbons. An attached fabric belt has a metal buckle. .2) Light brown cotton drill jodhpurs with button fly. Knee reinforcement pad sewn on the inside of each leg. Button down hip pocket and two side pockets. Belt loops and buttons for braces on the waist band..2) On manufacturer's label: 'Pytchley, MADE IN ENGLAND'. Handwritten in black ink on waistband: 'COHN'.uniform, 8th light horse regiment, leo reoch cohn

item in the collection re George Lunn VX 76842 2/9 Fld Coy, refer Cat No 5581 for his service history.Manual, Dismounted Drill for all Arms 71 pages (several missing) Contains 4 parts, all text in black, has some sketches, item held together by 3 staples, has 3 holes for folder attachment.manual, dismounted drill

This collection of five photos was most likely taken in 1980. Wild PUG4 point transfer devices were used by technicians in Air Survey Squadron to stereoscopically view the photography containing the survey control points and the mapping aerial photography. The Control points were transferred from the control photography to the mapping diapositives of aerial photography by drilling their locations into the photographic emulsion. The Zeiss (Jena) Stecometer analytic stereocomparator for air photography was introduced at Air Survey Squadron in 1963. Aerotriangulation production was expedited using computers for analytical photogrammetric processes. The technician accurately measured between pass, tie, and survey control points on aerial photographs.Air Survey Squadron Aerotriangulation Section - Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. c1980. This is a set of five photographs of Air Survey Squadron personnel operating aerotriangulation equipment at the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, c1980. Photographs .1P to .4P are on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. Black and white photo .5P is on photographic paper and was scanned at 300 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1980, Wild PUG4 point transfer device, unidentified technician. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1980, Wild PUG4 point transfer device, unidentified technician. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1980, Wild PUG4 point transfer device, unidentified technician. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1980, Zeiss (Jena) Stecometer, unidentified technician. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1980, Zeiss (Jena) Stecometer..1P to .5P No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, air survey, aerotrig

In 1914, Bendigo and Northern Victoria Citizens Force Unit was the 67th (Bendigo) Inf. Castlemaine and Central Vic had the 66th (Mt Alexander) Inf. The book was written by Lt.Col A. H. Sandford R.A.G.A.Cardboard cover booklet. The printing on front cover is black ink. Inside are 128 pages of drill movements. Illustrations. Semaphore, morse code signals and the magnetic variations for Aust and NE Capital Cities. Inside, Page 1 has the embossed stamp of "Bendigo Book Sellers & W. Hampton, Stationery. It has pages of pay for Commonwealth Citizen Forces.Inside written in blue pencil "Simon Auladell"passchendaele barracks trust, 738-i-t 73b, booklet, drill manual

Book - Red cloth covered hard cardboard cover. 110 pages, black print.Nil on Front. Spine of Book "Manual of Elementary Drill" (All Arms) 1935.passchendaele barracks trust, book

This book has a grey cardboard cover. Printing is in red ink. It has phrase WO Code No.8368 top right corner. It has 3 holes on left side and is fastened with two staples. The book has 123 pages of text, photos and drawings. It covers subjects of aiming and shooting, bayonet drills, exercises and cleaning.Inside front cover is written 333T-1.passchendaele barracks trust, infantry training, .303 rifle

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection..1) Khaki battle dress trousers in wool fabric with pleated front. Waistband and pockets lined with light khaki cotton drill fabric. Wide waistband secured with three brown bakelite buttons Inside the waistband are six brown bakelite buttons used to secure braces. On each outer side of the waistband are two tabs with metal fasteners used to adjust the waistband. Extra buttons are sewn onto the outside of the waistband. A zipper fly is on the front of the trousers. Pockets consist of two hip with button down flaps, two lined side and one left leg cargo with button down flap. A light khaki heel protector is sewn into the hem of each trouser leg. .2) Set khaki elastic and leather braces are attached to the trousers via khaki coloured leather button attachments..1) On white calico manufacturer's label - stamped in black ink: 'YF 34". Handwritten on manufacturer's label in black ink: 'PADRE Tom, 556101'.un iform, battle dress, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Khaki battle dress trousers in wool fabric with pleated front. Waistband and pockets lined with light khaki cotton drill fabric. Wide waistband secured with three brown bakelite buttons Inside the waistband are six brown bakelite buttons used to secure braces. On each outer side of the waistband are two tabs with metal fasteners used to adjust the waistband. Extra buttons are sewn onto the outside of the waistband. A zipper fly is on the front of the trousers. Pockets consist of two hip with button down flaps, two lined side and one left leg cargo with button down flap. A light khaki heel protector is sewn into the hem of each trouser leg.On white calico manufacturer's label - handwritten in black ink: '556101, PADRE Tom'.uniform, army chaplain, battle dress, major thomas b. williams

Photos .1P, .2P, and.4P were most likely taken in the 1980s and photos .3P, .5P to .7P in the c1990s at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Despite lacking annotation on exact dates, locations and personnel, they are positively identified. CPL Ian Nelson in photo .1P is operating a Wild Pug 4 point transfer device in Air Survey Squadron c1980s. Control points were transferred onto the mapping diapositives of aerial photography by drilling their locations into the photographic emulsion. SPR Viv (Hawkins) Doherty in photo .2P, SPR Jeanette Drury-Lane in photo .5P and SGT Sandy Craig are operating a Wild B8 Stereoplotter coupled to a digital workstation in Air Survey Squadron c1994. Topographic features were extracted with the B8 in 3D and feature coded with attributes, using keyboard, menu, keypad and voice inputs to the computer. The features were stored in the AUTOMAP 2 digital database for subsequent cartographic production and printing. CPL Mick Ellis in photo .3P is operating the Optronix 4040 Scanner/Film Writer in Lithographic Squadron c1990s. In scanning mode, compilation sheets were mounted on the drum and scanned. The resultant raster file was vectorized, feature coded with attributes and stored by cartographic technicians in the AUTOMAP 2 database. In film writing mode, digital cartographic files were output at very high resolution for each print colour on photosensitive film, for subsequent finalisation, platemaking and printing.This is a set of seven photographs of technicians operating map production equipment at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, c1980s. CPL Ian Nelson operating a Wild Pug 4 point transfer device in Air Survey Squadron. .2) - Photo, colour, c1980s. Wild B8 Aviograph stereoplotter feature extraction, SPR Viv (Hawkins) Doherty in Air Survey Squadron. .3) - Photo, colour, c1990s. CPL Mick Ellis operating the Optronics 4040 Scanner in Lithographic Squadron. .4) - Photo, colour, c1984. AUTOMAP 2 Graphic Edit Workstation, SPR Craig Kellet in Cartographic Squadron. .5) - Photo, colour, c1994. Wild B8 Aviograph stereoplotter feature extraction, SPR Jeanette Drury-Lane in Air Survey Squadron. .6) - Photo, colour, c1994. AUTOMAP 2 Graphic Edit Workstation, L to R: unidentified, SPR Rachel (Stanford) Scott, CPL Chris Wynn in Cartographic Squadron. .7) - Photo, colour, c1994. Wild B8 Aviograph stereoplotter AUTOMAP 2 Graphic Edit Workstation, L to R: unidentified (x2), SGT Sandy Craig in Air Survey Squadron..1P – no annotations .2P – annotated “Stereoplotter Workstation. The operator has the use of keyboard, menu, keypad and voice for input to the computer. Feedback is given through voice and screen messages.” .3 to .7P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, air survey, litho, aerotrig, automap 2

38 Bn, raised March 1916. Post War it was the Bendigo CMF Unit until 1962. then shut down.1. B & W photo of group of officers and senior NCO's talking and laughing. They are wearing formal mess dress with ribbons WW2. At top right can be seen a photo of a group in front of 38 Bn Banner. 2. B & W photo of four men, 2 officers, 2 Snr NCO's. They are wearing formal mess dress. Photo taken in the Officer/Sgts mess, Drill hall, Mollison St, Bendigo. 3. A formal Army dinner. Held in Officers Mess at the Mollison St Drill Hall. An Officer is standing addressing the group. The group is composed of officers and snr NCO's. The table is set with flowers, cutlery and drinks.38 bn, staff, officers, bendigo

38 Bn was raised in Bendigo in 1916. Post WW2 it was the CMF unit until 1962. The Mollison Street Drill hall was first used in Jan 1916.1. Group Portrait of OFFICER AND SENIOR NCO'S ON AN INSTRUCTORS COURSE. The course is titled " School of Infantry 10/55 CMF (All Arms) CW Instructors Course 3 Oct - 14 Oct 55. 2. Group Portrait of OFFICER AND SENIOR NCO'S . 3 rows of men in battle dress & berets. They are in front of Army tents. 3. Group Portrait of OFFICER AND SENIOR NCO'S in front of 38 Bn banner. They are all wearing "Battle dress Ceremonial" . Medals are being worn.1. On rear is stamped 3 Oct 1955 (missing data) Seymour, Vic. 2. On rear is written, Scrub Hill, Puckapunyal. 20 Oct 1957. Stamped - photo studio K. Milvain (?) is 30 Emily St, Seymour, Vic. 3. On rear is written " Freedom of City"- "Honorary Colonel" .photographs, 38 bn, puckapunyal

Coin commemorating Transvaal War 1900 for The First Australian Imperial Contingent.Small metal Commemorative coin, brown in colour, with a small hole drilled at the top to allow hanging.Side 1 - Impressed with "British Transvaal War" & Queen Victoria Profile. Side 2 - Impressed with "Success to 1st Aust Imperial Contingent" & picture of mounted soldier.transvaal war, boer war

38 Bn was raised in Bendigo in 1916. Post War it was the CMF Unit until 1967. The Mollison St Drill Hall was built by Contractor Mr. Midgley. First used Jan 1916. Shut down Circa 2002. The 38 Bn Colours are held within the RSL Military Museum, Bendigo.1. Photo of 4 Senior NCO's in battle dress in front of the Mollison Street Drill Hall. 38 Bn Northern Victorian Regiment. The four soldiers have .303 rifles. WO Burrell has the red sash of a Colour Sgt. His MM can be seen. 2. Photo of Regiment Colours 38 Northern Vic Regiment in front of Mollison St Drill Hall. Two Officers, Capt. Emonde holding Queens Colours - 4 Snr NCO's have rifles at the slope with ceremonial tips on their bayonets.1. On rear is written - Cenotaph party/ Warrant Officer 3 sets Guards. 2. On rear is written - '" ANZAC DAY" .38 bn, mollison st, drill hall, photographs

Refer to Cat 4040.8P "Lyle Truscott"Standard issue blue beret. it has a leather hem and a draw cord to adjust diameter to suit wearers head. it is lined with black cotton drill.raaf, ww2, beret

3. 2 trucks have the 3rd MD TAC Sign, 1 truck has the TAC sign with 7 on it. Passchendaele Barracks was the name of the Army Drill Hall, Mollison Street, Bendigo. The drill hall was in use 1916 - abt 2004.1. Side view of international MK3 Army Truck 4 x 4 set up for troop or general service work. Canvas cover is on. Coloured photo taken in the Mollison Street Depot yard. Photo is mounted on stiff cardboard. 2. Side View of Army Commercial Ford Truck. Cabin tilted forward to enable access to engine (Ford CL 400). 3. Group photo in colour, of 5 MN3 trucks lined up on the road beside the Mollison Street Drill Hall,. 1. On the rear is a 'stuck on' label "International 2 1/2 tons GS MN3 Bendigo Deport Yard". 3. On the rear is written "Convoy Inter MK3's in Mollison Street Bendigo. trucks, cmf, passchendaele barracks trust

Passchendael Barracks was the name of the Army Drill Hall, Mollison St. Bendigo. The Drill Hall was in use from 1916 - approx 2004.This is a mid size rectangular wooden board. In the center is a stylised shield with a R.A.C.T. Badge fixed onto it. Engraved on bottom of shield are the words; "Presented by WO2. Ft. Finnigan - A.R.A. Cadre 1980-1982. At the top of the board is a banner with the words "3MC Unit Soldier of the Year Award" On the board are 18 small shields. Eight are engraved, ten are blank. Names on Shield. 1981 - CPL P, Healy 1982 LCPL J.A. Slater 1983 LCPL G. L. Thomas 1987 LCPL T. Cole 1988 LCPL P. Shard 1989 PTE D. Belacic 1990 LCPL A. Roper CPL. M. P. L. Hennequinsoldiers, ract 3 mc unit, passchendaele barracks trust

These two photographs were most likely taken in the 1970s at the Army Survey Regiment’s Drill Hall Golden Square, Bendigo. The photos are annotated with the name of the technicians written on the back. In these photos the technicians are performing screen printing tasks.This is a set of photographs of lithographic technicians using screen printing equipment at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo from c1960s to c1980s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1970s, L to R: Bruce Appleford, SGT Evan Giri, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1970s, Ian ‘Lofty’ Turner, Lithographic Squadron.1 to .2 – personnel names (less rank) annotated on back. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing

Major M.B. TINKLER see CAT NO. 5480.2Four items are the same. A strip of jungle green drill cotton, Sewn onto the strip is the surname “TINKLER” in black cotton thread The top and bottom edges are folded back, the left and right ends are open. vietnam war, army uniform

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Green cotton drill long sleeved army work dress shirt featuring epaulettes and two button down breast pockets. a light green manufacturer's label is sewn onto the inside of the shirt's neck. Shirt is closed with six buttons.Printed on manufacturer's label: 'illegible, SIZE 40/89, illegible, SERVICE NO., NAME'.army chaplain, uniform, major thomas b. williams

This is a one piece, Australian Army uniform called a tank suit. It has a one piece body, long arms and trousers. Colour is jungle green, Material is cotton drill. It has numerous pockets which can be buttoned shut. There is a brass zip up the centre front.There are two little tabs inside with the number 38906 on 38908 written on them.uniform, australian army, tank suit

There are 8 chapters to the manual, British printed by the War Office.Manual Gun drill for 25 PDR Gun, marks 2 & 3, khaki covers, 142 pages, all print and sketches in black and white.manuals, gun drill 1944

This jacket was potentially worn c. WWI. The press studs on sleeves are stamped Australian Made. .1) Brown leather full length coat. Double breasted with collar. Buttons are of a brown bakelight/bone appearance. The buttons are 25mm diameter. The two centre buttons are light coloured. Sleeves are full length and can be drawn closed at the wrist using press studs. The lining is a brown cotton drill. .2) Leather belt, with leather covered metal buckle. It has one leather loopclothing, uniform

Herbert Trangmar Allan, refer 2755.4 for his extensive service history and wards. .2) Details gifting of a pair of Japanese binoculars to Col H T ALLAN by Pacific Island Regiment. .3) Certificate issued by Winston Churchill, Secretary of State for War (The War of 1914-1918), awarded to Capt H T ALLAN MC. .4) Herbert Trangman ALLAN born 5.1.1895 at Woolwich, NSW. Middle name misspelled, should be Trangmar not Trangman. .6) Congratulating H T ALLAN on receiving the Military Cross award for leading 2 companies which had lost officers during action on Passchendaele Ridge on 9.10.1917. .7) Describes life behind the lines whilst H T ALLAN's battalion has been resting for a month. Daily life consisted of training drills, sport & entertainment. Writer takes time to describe the countryside & weather. .8) Relate to H T ALLAN's military exam results & his promotion to 2nd Lieutenant in 1915. .9) To Herbert Allan's father, Mr P Allan detailing the citation for awarding of the Military Cross to Herbert ALLAN. Original citation appeared in the London Gazette,5.4.1918. .10) Form addressed to Capt H ALLAN MC, 17th Battalion stating his period of enlistment in the 1st AIF was to expire 26.5.1919. .11) Letter from Lord BIRDWOOD (General) to Herbert ALLAN in response to a letter received 19.11.19?. General BIRDWOOD expresses his opinions on difficulties the allied troops face in their fight against the Japanese. .12) Letter to Capt H T ALLAN advising of MID oak leaves sent to him. Details guidelines for attaching oak leaves to both the larger Victory Medal & the small service dress medal. .13) Form details H T ALLAN's WWII Army No, Rank, Unit & Decorations & Medals held. The form has not been signed & dated. .14) Details service record of Lt Col H T ALLAN NX12229. Includes military service from 1912 - 1944, schools & courses attended, decorations, promotions & overseas service. .16) Form issued to H T ALLAN on 15.12.1939 granting permission to leave New Guinea for Australia & return within a period of 12 months. Issued by Customs Office in Salamaua. Lists H T ALLAN's age as 44, height 5' 10" & occupation. .17) Letter from Major General MORSHEAD GOC, AIF (ME) to Major H T ALLAN, OBE, MC congratulating him on being awarded the OBE for outstanding service at Tobruch. .18) Letter from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN, OBE, MC replying to ALLAN's letter of 15.6.1943. MORSHEAD is congratulating ALLAN on his appointment to New Guinea Force, also acknowledges his excellent service record. .19) Letter acknowledges H T ALLAN's resignation from the Office of Production Member of the Australian New Guinea Production Control Board, effective from 28.8.1946. .20) Major General WINDEYER commanded the 20th Brigade from 1942-1946. .22) Card sent from the CO of the 3rd Australian Anti-Tank Regiment. .23) Menu for Farewell Dinner held in the Officer's Mess of the 20th Infantry Brigade, Tobruch on 22.10.1941. .24) Menu & Toast list for Farewell Dinner to Brigadier J J MURRAY DSO MC VD. Attended by H T ALLAN & held in the Officers Mess, 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion on 22.12.1941. .25) Invitation to Col H T ALLAN by Lady Gowrie (wife of Governor General Baron Gowrie) to attend a Luncheon at Government House, Canberra, ACT. .26) Letter to Major (T/Lt Col) H T ALLAN from Major W A JENNER advising him of his secondment to 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion & appointment to command 5 Aust Base Sub Area. .27) Application for Africa Star with Eighth Army Clasp signed by H T ALLAN & approved by Lt Colonel of 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion. H T ALLAN held the rank of Major (substantive) at the time of qualification, 1.3.1942 - 11.1942. He held the rank of Lt Colonel at the time of application in 2.1944. .28) Detailing changes in command & promotions including that of Lt Col H T ALLAN, dated 1.4.19? .29) For Lt Col H T ALLAN detailing movements required by First Australian Army command. .30) Acknowledgement & confirmation of Col H T ALLAN's application for campaign awards for WWII. .31) Letter addressed to Lt Col H T ALLAN from Lt Gen Stanley Sauige requesting information on New Britain for a forthcoming visit. .32) Certificate was presented to H T ALLAN on 16.4.1942 when he was awarded an OBE by King George VI. .33) Document details H T ALLAN's relinguishing of Command of the HQ of Pacific Islands Regiment. ALLAN also relinguished the rank of temporary Colonel & was transferred to the Reserve of Officers with rank of substantive Lt Colonel. .35) Official letter to Colonel H T ALLAN from Joseph Francis, Minister for the Army. The letter acknowledges Col ALLAN's long & distinguished career during both peace & wartime. .36) a) & b) From H T ALLAN (assumed) to Prime Minister J B CHIFFLEY referring to the production of copra in New Guinea, the actions of the Commonwealth Bank in relation to planters & the collaboration of New Guinea natives with the Japanese. Assumed to be a copy of original. .37) Letter to H T ALLAN indicating he had been placed on the Retired List with the rank of Honorary Colonel. .38) Letter invites H T ALLAN to officially open the State Conference in Lae in late March or early April 1958. Invitation was extended due to H T ALLAN for distinguished service in PNG. .39) Letter to H T ALLAN thanking him for accepting the invitation to open the Papua & New Guinea State Conference in late March or early April 1958. .40) Letter from H T ALLAN to Lt Gen Sir Henry WELLS, Chief of the General Staff, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. ALLAN requests permission to wear his uniform for official engagements during his upcoming visit to New Guinea. ALLAN also offers advice on how to deal with native troops including serving time with them, learning their language & studying their customs. He suggests that this would help quell & dissent & revolt. .41) Reply from Major General DALY to HT ALLAN thanking him for his offer to spend time with the CO of the Pacific Island Regiment to address concerns with that unit. This meeting would coincide with ALLAN's upcoming visit to PNG. .42) HT ALLAN's reply to Major General T J DALY's letter of 26.2.1958. ALLAN requests an opportunity to discuss PIR issues with Major General DALY prior to his visit to PNG. .43) Major General T J DALY's reply to HT ALLAN's request for a meeting to discuss ongoing issues with the Pacific Island Regiment. .44) Letter from HT ALLAN to Brigadier D M CLELAND notifying him that he will be staying in Port Moresby on his way to the RSS&AILA Congress in Lae. .45) Lieutenant Colonel MCGUINN writes to invite Colonel ALLAN to visit the PIR during his visit to New Guinea at the end of March of the beginning of April 1959. .46) Letter of appreciation to H T ALLAN thanking him for his efforts in presenting the case for the Territory of New Guinea during the post WWII transition period. .47) Letter to H T ALLAN from New Guinea Citizens Association, Lae Branch, thanking him for his service on behalf of the people of the Territory of New Guinea. The association offered to send ALLAN a suitable present in recognition of his service. .48) Major General T J DALY's reply to HT ALLAN's suggestions for handling disquiet amongst the native troops in the Pacific Island Regiment. .49) Reply from Lieutenant General WELLS to H T ALLAN granting him permission to wear his uniform on his forthcoming visit to New Guinea. WELLS also notes that he has passed other requests made by ALLAN to Major General DALY. .50) Copy of H T ALLAN's reply to Lieutenant General WELL's letter of 24.2.1958 [.49)]. .51) A written account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's visit to New Guinea in 3.1958. Article appeared on p.65 & 67 of the 6.1958 edition of Pacific Islands Monthly. .52) Newspaper account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's opening of the Rabaul Branch of the Native Ex Servicemen's Association. Colonel ALLAN spoke of the involvement of the Pacific Islands Regiment during WWII. .53) The Rabaul Times account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's opening of the Rabaul Branch of Native Ex Servicemen's Club. Featured on p1, concluded p3. .54) Biographical account of Colonel H T ALLAN's service in WWI & WWII. In addition an account of his success in New Guinea between the wars is included. .55) a.b. Biography of Colonel H T ALLAN written by R W Robson who was the founder of the Pacific Islands Monthly. Article was written following ALLAN's death on 23.5.1967 aged 72. This item is a pre publication copy of Robson's article which appeared in the Pacific Islands Monthly. .56) Text of a valedictory given at the funeral of Colonel Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE, MC, ED, NX12229 held 26.5.1967 following his death on 23.5.1967. The speech summarized his life in both wars & civilian life. 57) Invitation issued to Colonel H T & Mrs ALLAN to attend a Garden Party at Government House on 18.2.1954. At this function Colonel H T & Mrs ALLAN were to be presented to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Herbert T ALLAN Collection. The contents are all of various size, the Album is the size documented. .1) Large teal green album containing 16 plastic pockets each with white card insert. Various documents & photos contained in each pocket. .2) Typed letter, black type on cream paper. .3) Certificate mounted on fawn card backed with dark brown veneer. Presented to Capt H T ALLAN MC for being mentioned in despatches on 7.11.1917. .4) New South Wales Birth Certificate extract, printed on pink paper with watermark. .5) Telegram on tissue paper to a sheet of cream paper. Pin located top L corner. Requests the attendance of Lt Herbert ALLAN, Russell Hotel, Russell Square. .6) Typed letter mounted on grey cardboard. .7) 2 page letter on foolscap paper, secured by pin top L corner. Written from France by Herbert (Bert) ALLAN & addressed to his father. .8) 11 pages secured with a clip top L corner. 1st document typed, 2nd handwritten, remainder printed. Relate to H T ALLAN's military exam results. .9) Typed letter from Department of Defence Base Records Office to P ALLAN. .10) Document, printed form to inform the recipient that their period of enlistment in the 1st AIF had expired. .11) 4 page handwritten letter on 2 sheets of paper. 1st page has a printed letterhead. .12) BR Form No 20. Typed formal letter from AIF Base Records Office to accompany Mentioned in Despatches oak leaves sent to the recipient. .13) Form AAFA36 used for recommending the awarding of an Efficiency Decoration. Form details service record & details of a serving soldier. .14) 1 large / 1 small page, numbered, detailing the service record of Lt Col H T ALLAN. Black type on cream paper. 2 pages are loose but evidence of attachment visible. .15) Bachelor of Arts Degree Certificate (testamur) granted by the University of Sydney, awarded to Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Printed on cream parchment. .16) Proforma document issued by the Territory of New Guinea permitting leave & return to the Territory. Printed 2 sides, black type on cream paper. .17) Letter on Australian Imperial Force letterhead from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN. .18 Letter on HQ2 Aust Corps letterhead from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN. .19) Typed letter on External Territories letterhead from J R Halligan to H T ALLAN. .20) Cream Christmas card folded in 2, sent to H T ALLAN. On front in black lettering is HQ 20th Australian Infantry Brigade below black Rising Sun emblem. Inside in black lettering is With Best Wishes for Christmas and New Year. Christmas 1944. .21) Cream card folded in 2. Front illustration depicts a devil figure riding a platypus & carrying a pennant with 2/13 on it. The devil is depicted attacking a German & Japanese soldier. Below the devil is a boomerang with Greetings Xmas 1944 printed on it. Illustration is in green & black. Inside on LHS is a message from 2/13 Battalion. On RHS is a list of 2/13 battle honours from 1940-1943. On back in black print is 1944-1945 New Guinea Australia. .22) Cream Christmas card folded in 2. Front illustration in brown with word Greetings in green. RHS inside printing in green & brown letters. Artillery badge on back in brown. .23) Cream card folded in 2. Typed menu on cream paper attached inside. Front cover illustrated with 20th Infantry Brigade colour patch & a rat over a scroll with words - So What? .24) Cream card folded in 2. On front black printing accompanied by 2/17 Battalion colour patch that is black over green diamond shape. Inside a list of Toasts & Dinner Menu printed in black. Back page for autographs. .25) Cream invitation card. Black cursive script printing below gold crown on front. .26) Typed letter on cream paper. .27) Typed foolscap application form to claim the Africa Star. .28) & .29) Message form filled with typed orders. .30) Typed letter acknowledging an application for campaign medals & listing eligible awards. .31) Typed letter on bond paper. .32) Certificate on cream parchment. Black print in cursive script. Text details the awarding of an OBE to the recipient. .33) Typed text on Australian Military Forces letterhead. Cream paper. .34) Typed text. Temporary note for H T ALLAN's discharge from AMF. .35) Typed letter on Commonwealth of Australia, Minister for the Army letterhead. .36) a) & b) 2 page letter in black type on cream paper. Pages are loose, letter unsigned. .37) 1 page typed letter on Australian Military Forces letterhead. .38) & .39) 1 page typed letter on Return Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Papua & New Guinea Branch letterhead. .40) 1 page typed letter, unsigned. .41) Single sided typed letter on Australian Military Forces letterhead on cream paper. .42) 1 page typed letter, unsigned on cream paper. .43) Single sided typed letter on Australian Military Forces, Northern Command, Victoria Barracks, Brisbane letterhead on cream paper. .44) Single sided typed letter on cream paper. .45) 2 page typed letter on folded cream paper bearing the letterhead of the Pacific Islands Regiment. .46) 1 page typed letter on cream, lined paper. .47) 1 page typed letter on cream paper. .48) 1 page typed letter on Australian Military Forces, Northern Command Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Brisbane letterhead on cream paper. .49) 1 page typed letter on Chief of General Staff, Australian Military Forces, Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne letterhead on cream paper. .50) 1 page copy of an unsigned letter on cream paper. .51) Magazine article: Building a New Nation in New Guinea : Some advice from Colonel Blue ALLAN. Black & white article with a 2nd small section stapled to the main page. Large page features a black & white captioned photo of a group listening to a uniformed Officer deliver a speech. Also features advertising front & back. .52) Newspaper article: Official Opening of Native Ex Servicemen's Club. Black & white typed newspaper article featuring a captioned black & white photo of a uniformed Australian Officer & a group of New Guinea Ex Servicemen. .53) a. b. c. Newspaper article: Master Blue Came Back to the Islands: 4000 Attend Club Opening. 3 Section article cut from a newspaper. One part is the banner of the newspaper with date published. Other sections contain the text of the article. The larger section features a black & white photo of an Australian Army Officer in uniform. .54) Newspaper article, untitled. Black & white typed newspaper article with black & white caricature of an Australian Army Officer featured. .55) a. b. Magazine article: The Story of a Big Man who Loved Soldiering. 2 page black & white typed article with sub headings. .56) Text of a Speech. 2 page typed text written for a valedictory given at a funeral. Pages connected with a staple in the top L corner. .57) Printed, cream card invitation to a Garden Party for the recipient to meet Queen Elizabeth II & The Duke of Edinburgh. Text is in cursive script under the Coat of Arms of Her Majesty. .2) Signature ? Capt S C PIR. .4) Date of issue typed: 30.11.1954 Name of recipient: Herbert Trangman Allan Stamped: T Wells, Registrar General NSW .5) Handwritten: To Lt Herbert Allan, Russell Hotel, Russell Square. Typed: Buckingham Palace OHS. Your attendance is required at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday next the Twentyeighth inst (28.11.19?) at ten o'clock am service dress please telegraph acknowledgement Lord Chamberlain London. Stamped: Central District 24 NO 19. .6) Signed in pencil: W Birdwood. In pencil on back: 15 x 12. .8) p1: Handwritten signature. Copy dated 29.12.1915. p2 Handwritten in ink: P Allan Esq, Mount Hunter Hill. Military Examination. Copy dated 29.12.1915. Handwritten in pencil: Results: H T Allan. Tactics - Distinction 92% HE Barff p3 Underlined in ink: 38th Infantry Herbert Trangmar Allan to be 2nd Lieutenant (provisionally). Dated 16 June 1914. p5 Handwritten: Total 139. Lieut Allan tied with 15 others for 20 place. p7, 9, 10 & 11underlined in ink: H T Allan. p8 Underlined in ink: Allan HT. .9) & .10) Signature in black ink. .12) Handwritten signature in black ink: On back handwritten signature in black ink: Clive Wilkinson, Buddong, Robinson St, Chatswood. Also ? Rd, Cremorne Pt. .13) Handwritten in black ink: Details of HT Allan's Commission Service from 16.6.1914 - 18.2.1946. .15) Handwritten signature of the University Chancellor, Dean of Faculty of Arts & Registrar. Handwritten name of recipient. Seal of the University of Sydney imprinted bottom LHS. .16) Handwritten in black ink: Details of recipient. Stamped in red ink: New Guinea Customs. Stamped in blue ink: H M Customs, Cooktown, dated 17.12.1939. Handwritten on reverse: Signature. Stamped on reverse in red ink: New Guinea Customs, dated 15.12.1939. .17) & .18) Handwritten signature: Major General Morshead. .19) Handwritten signature in black ink: J R Halligan. .20) Handwritten inside in blue ink: Lt Col Allan. Good wishes from your many friends here. Signed by Major General Windeyer. .21) Inside LHS handwritten in blue ink: Lt Col Allan & an indecipherable signature. .22) Inside RHS handwritten: To Major (Blue) Allan OBE MC from Lt Col? .23) On front handwritten in blue ink: H T Allan?. Inside in black ink & pencil are 19 signatures. .24) On front: 3 signatures in black ink & pencil. On back: 36 signatures in black & blue ink & pencil. .25) On back handwritten in black ink: Colonel H T Allan OBE MC, with 3 ink lines below name. .26) Handwritten in blue/black ink: Signature. Handwritten in blue pencil top R corner: A32/3477. Handwritten in black ink bottom L corner: Cond (?) 15/9A. Handwritten in black ink: Signature. .27) Stamped top R corner: 2/17 Bn Received 9.2.1944. Signature in black ink: H T Allan. Signature in black ink: ? Lt Col 2/17 Aust Inf Bn 10.2.1944 Page bottom in pencil: Blue will keep 1 1/4 for you? .30) Handwritten: Details of eligible medals. Handwritten signature: J C K Miller Capt 7.3.50. Handwritten bottom L corner: Col H T Allan Bottom R corner: OBE, MC, 1914-19, Victory, ED, MID 1914-18, MID 1939-45 On back: Steak & Kidney Morris ) Clark ) Vowood ) 10/- 70215 Maughan ) Allan ) .31) Top of page: Imprinted Coat of Arms Top LHS in black ink: TOP SECRET AND PERSONAL Handwritten signature: Stanley Sauige .32) Embossed top L corner: Seal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Handwritten: Mary R. .32) Signed: Queen Mary, mother of George VI. .33) Handwritten signature. .34) Handwritten in blue ink: HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN 6 MAY 46 Handwritten signature. .35) Handwritten signature in blue ink: Joseph Francis, Minister for the Army. .37) Handwritten signature. .38) & .39) Handwritten signature: J W Knight. .41), .43) & .45) Handwritten signature in blue ink. .46) & .47) Handwritten signature in black ink: Henry G Eckhoff. .48) Handwritten signature in blue ink: With best wishes Yours sincerely T J Daly. .49) Handwritten signature in black ink: Yours sincerely H Wells. .57) Handwritten in black ink: Colonel & Mrs H T Allan.certificates, records, awards, administrative, compendium

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Navy cotton drill shorts with navy drawstring. White label with size details sewn on back waist band.Waist band label: Size No 2 Waist 32 ins Dee & Co ↑ 1942uniforms, military, raaf

INFANTRY DRILL 1893 BY AUTHORITY - Infantry Drill Training - BritishCover - hard cover, cardboard, leather - dark red with gold print on front and spine, with gold military coat of arms above print on front. Front embossed to frame print. Pages - 269 pages, cut, stippled edges, coloured light red, off white. Block print including front and back end papers. Illustrated - black and white diagrams and illustrations. Grey lead pencil annotations throughout the book. Contents Page. greylead pencil - " ......./D Coy/69th Battalion" Throughout the book - grey lead pencil - "X"book, infantry, drill, british