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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Glimses of Sir Albert Coates
A4 size book, green cover,paper pages.Published by the Albert Coates Memorial Trust, PO Box 2478, Ballarat Mail Centre, Vic 3354. Ballarat 1998. Printed - FRP Printing.Wendouree. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Glimses of Sir Albert Coates, 1998
Albert Coates was born in Ballarat, Victoria and Served with the AIF during WW1. He gained degrees of Doctor of Medicin2 1916 and Master of Surgery in 1927. In 1941 he left for Singapore as a Lt Col Senior Surgeon of the 10th AGH. Lt Coates subsequently became a POW and spent a period of time at 55 kilo camp, Burma Railway. This book is a brief history of Albert Coates who served with the AIF in WW1 and WW2, he became a POW during WW2 and was located to the Burma Railway. Further information can be gain from The Albert Coates Story.An A4 size book, green cover, white pages.Published by the Albert Coates Memorial Trust, PO Box 2478 Ballarat Mail Centre, Vic 3354, Ballarat 1998. Printed by FRP Printing, Wendouree.albert, albert coates -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939. - 1945 Royal Australian Navy 1939 - 1942 Author is G.Herman Gill. Volume 1 Series 2, First Published in 1957
Australia in the War 1939-1945. Series 2 NAVY Volume 1Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Royal Australian Navy 1939-1942 Maps, Photographs and IllustrationsInside front page has a handwritten letter on personal paper from George Herman Gill to Oscar Esther - June 1958. Inscription - Presented to Lara Sub Branch RSSAILA Lara, Vic by Squadron Leader O.A. Mendelssohn an old friend and admirer of the author, commander G.H. Gill OBE June 1958. Australian War Memorialnavy, ran ships overseas to june 1940, ran ships overseas june-december 1040, western desert campaign, greece, crete, the middle east, mediterranean to end of 1941, south-west pacific, abda and anzac -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, Australian Army Trousers, 1973
Standard Australian Army Trousers for use by military personnel Standard Australian Army Trousers. Khaki in colour.Has one Pocket at rear and one on each side. Has Provision for a belt and braces.Also has a zipped fly. . Makers label inside with C.G.C.F. VIC. 1973 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, ADI Australian Defence Industries, Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Hat, 1991
Cloth Hat Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Hat Reinforced Rim Cloth Band Around Rim 4 Brass Eyelets near top of HatGreen Tag Inside Vic 1991 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Naval Ratings Cap, Naval Cap, 1988
White with Navy Tally BandInside hat: Australian Government Clothing Factory - IDENT No: 8405.66.075.6073 Vic 1988 RAN Size 59 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Documentation War record R.P. Kelly, Papers for Pte R. P. Kelly V161130
Documentation re request for discharge Pte. R. P. Kelly to Australian Military Force Headquarters Victoria, Australia. War Service Record Pte. R. P. Kelly obtained on line via internet by Lara R. S. L.Papers re Pte R, P, Kelly application for discharge sent via No. 6 F. T. S. , Mallala to Australian Military Forces - Vic L. of C. Area. Plus War Service Service Record of Pte. R. P. Kelly obtained by Lara R. S. L. war service record of pte. r. p. kelly -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGES, 2) Post WW1, .3) 1917-19, .4) 1919-55, .5) 1937
Fanny Isabella Nicol. Refer 1795P for Service history, 1797.5, 1796.9. also 2591Six items relating to Fanny Isabella Nicol. .1) Badge, metal, round,"Australian Red Cross Society Vic Division" .2) Badge, round, metal, "Returned from Active Service" Crown at top, centre Rising Sun depiction with AIF under. .3) Identity Disc, personalised, round, metal with ring at top. Possibly made from an Eygptian coin with one side polished bare. .4) Badge, metal, "RSL Membership" Crown at top with membership clip with "55" denoting financial member 1955. Centre has two figures. .5) Badge, metal, oval shape "Presbyterian Church of Victoria" .6) Badge, metal, round, "Red Cross Society Vic Division" .2) Issued by Dept of Defence. On rear "211483" .3 "F.I.NICOL PRES A.A.N.S" .4) On rear "V33761" .5) "Centenary 1937"badges, membership, service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL & BOX WW2, Post 1945
Item relates to S. W Ross VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details..1) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945. One side has image of George VI, the other the Australian Crest. .2) Plain cardboard box to suit medal. .3) Pro Forma 26 sheet of paper . Australian Service Medal, description & wearing instructions. .4) & .5) Cards. Crest of Australia, With the Compliments of the Minister for State for the Army. .6) Small sheet of paper. Refer any queries to Army Medal Section Vic Barracks Melbourne..1) Inscribed on medal: "VX78589 S W ROSS" .2) Written in blue ink on box: "RSL old badges Army Watch" .3) Written in blue ink on Pro Forma: "VX78589 S W ROSS"numismatics-medals-military, containers, awards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Otto von Bismarck, My Memoirs: 1878-1918 Ex-Kaiser William II, 1922
Navy blue hard cover with title & author printed in gold on front & spine with German eagle insignia on front. 348 pages, no illustrations.On front end paper black ink stamp & badges: Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc PO Box 449 Bendigo Vic 3552 On fly leaf written in biro: Donated by Mrs Audrey Bollowsbooks, autobiography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RSL, Stokes, Post 1945
Item in the collection re J.C.W.LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details.Shield shaped enamelled RSL MERIT Badge. Gold coloured, central shield in red enamel with figures of a Sailor, Soldier & Airman in gold. Top & bottom royal blue enamel banners with gold writing. Fine chain attached to fastening pin with brass safety fastener pen on end.Written on reverse: “MRS R LEDEUX / VIC” Imprinted on reverse “STOKES / 9 ct”numismatics-badges, societies-service clubs, rsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Cheater Wilmot, The Struggle for Europe-An Essential Companion to the Churchill Memoirs, 1954
Published by Richard Clay and Company by arrangement with WM Collins, Sons & Co Ltd.848 page, cut edged hardcover book with dust cover and black and royal blue illustrations. Cover is royal blue buckram with red squares on spine and gold printing on spine and cover. Dust cover is has white text over B&W photo of clouded sky and aeroplanes.Handwritten in blue "Donated by Mr & Mrs J_ab_h_air" (name is unclear). Stamped in black "Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc PO Box 449 Bendigo Vic 3552"books, military history, european war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Lionel Wigmore, They Dared Mightily, 1963
317 page cut edged hardcover book with illustrations and colour and B&W photos and dust cover. Cover is grey buckram with gold print on spine and front cover. Dust cover is white with grey and light blue text with images of a Victoria cross and another medal.Handwritten in black on title page "Graeme McGregor" Stamped on front flyleaf "Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc PO Box 449 Bendigo Vic 3552"books -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Chris Goy, A Man Is His Friends, 1979
Book, soft cover cardboard, black & red colour , black print on front cover & spine, colour photograph framed in red on front of a soldier mounted on a horse. Colour photograph of author on back, 217 plain cut pages, illustrated, black & white photographs.Handwritten in black ink on front flyleaf: Donated by Bendigo YMCA Owners label: Miss S M Sutherland 2/181 Whitehorse Rd Balwyn Vic 3103 Black ink stamp on front fly leaf: RSL Stampbooks, military history -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Hat Khaki Fur Felt, est 1940's
The Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) was an Australian part-time volunteer military force of World War II modelled on the British Home Guard. The VDC was established in July 1940 by the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) and was initially composed of ex-servicemen who had served in World War 1. The government took over control of the VDC in May 1941 and gave the organisation the role of training for guerrilla warfare, collecting local intelligence and providing static defence of each unit's home area. General Harry Chauvel, who had retired in 1930, was recalled to duty in 1940 and appointed Inspector-General of the VDC. Chauvel held this position until his death in March 1945. Following the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Government expanded the VDC in February 1942. Membership was open to men aged between 18 and 60, including those working in reserved occupations. As a result, the VDC reached a peak strength of almost 100,000 in units across Australia. As the perceived threat to Australia declined, the VDC's role changed from static defence to operating anti-aircraft artillery, coastal artillery and searchlights. Members of inland VDC units were freed from having to attend regular training in May 1944 and the VDC was officially disbanded on 24 August 1945Hat Khaki Fur Felt with green cloth single band puggaree which has cotton Volunteer Defence Corps badge sewn on, brass rising sun badge on brimMaker's label on head band -RG & RI Stebbins, 14 Willow Court, Donald , Vic 3480 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Ron Gage, Generic frame
Details from World War 2 Nominal Roll GAGE, RONALD WILLIAM Service Australian Army Service Number VX107470 (V32070) Date of Birth 29 Aug 1921 Place of Birth MELBOURNE, VIC Date of Enlistment 16 Sep 1942 Locality on Enlistment GLENHUNTLY, VIC Place of Enlistment IN THE FIELD, QLD Next of Kin GAGE, FREDERICK Date of Discharge 31 Jul 1946 Rank Private Posting at Discharge 115 HEIDLEBERG MILITARY HOSPITAL Framed photograph, of serviceman Ron Gage, in uniform of the Australian Militia Horse Artillery ca 1936. The frame is of a light brown wood with silver trim and has a glass front.Label on the obverse; PRESENTED BY RON GAGE MILITIA ARTILLERY (HORSE) 1936 SELF PHOTOGRAPHron gage, -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Certificate
Framed certificate awarded to John Standerwick of the Australian Imperial Force. Signed by King George, dated 30th May 1921. When this donated item was received, it was in the original mailing tube made of cardboard. The mailing tube was addressed to Mr J Standerwick, c/- Taxation Office, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, C.1. Vic. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Tea Towels
Souvenir tea towels made for the 40th anniversary commemoration of the formation of the Australian Women's Army Service which was formed on the 13th August 1941. There are eight of these linen tea towels screen printed in colour on a plain background. There are blue, maroon and green examples. The tea towels feature the badge of the A.W.A.S. ASSOCIATION VIC. and the date of formation.The tea towels have the following screen printed in colour: The badge of the A.W.A.S. ASSOCIATION VIC. with "A.W.A.S." above and "AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S ARMY SERVICE" around the lower part of the badge. Beneath that "13 AUGUST 1941" and the note "Hand printed in Australia"world war 2, ww2, women, women's, awas, a.w.a.s., australian, nurse, nursing, service, -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Anthony McAleer, Monash's Militia Camp Lilydale - February 1914, 2014
Preface extract: ... To commemorate the centenary of this important event and to assist in the recording of our local military history, the Mt Evelyn RSL Sub-branch is proud to publish this book as a worthy record for current and future generations. ... - Roger Boness, President, Mt Evelyn RSL Sub-Branch.Pre WW1 citizen soldiers one-week camp organised under Colonel John Monash at Lilydale, Vic. February 7th-14th 1914. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Army Uniform trousers, Polyester Trousers, 1989
This item of uniform was own, worn and donated by Major (Retd) Bernard Farley during service in the Army Reserve Infantry at 8/7 Royal Victoria Regiment (RVR) Ballarat VICPolyester trousers with two side pockets, one back pocket, money pocket with belt loops and brass ceremonial belt keepersTag - A.D.I. P/L VIC 1989 ARROW indicating Govt. NSN 8405-66-0185-5522 MACQUARIE 89, Batch C Size. 80RF W.90 L.77 NAME. SERVICE NO. DRY CLEAN ONLY(A) Press on original creases. Use damp cloth. Medium to hot steam iron -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Trousers, Australian Government Clothing Factory (A.G.C.F.), 1978
These trousers are part of a winter mess dress uniform belonging to Bernard Farley during service with the Australian Airforce. Worn in 1978, this trouser style was first developed in the 1950s and continues to be worn as mess uniform in the present day.This item has aesthetic significance and is a representative example of uniform design from the 1950s to present day. This item has clear provenance, having been donated by RSL member and Secretary (2019), Bernard Farley after its use during Bernard’s service in the Airforce. As a former member of the Australian Airforce and member of the Warrnambool ex-service community, Bernard’s uniform has great social significance, telling a broader story of life after service.Dark navy blue dress trousers with cream coloured lining on waistband and pockets; dark synthetic material rectangles are sewn on interior of pants hem on pressed edge. Seven buttons, coloured black, are present on the interior of the waistband and were likely used as attachments for suspenders; reverse of pants rise into two points either side of the spine. Pants are fastened with a black plastic zip and a hook and eye at the top of the fly. Two pockets are present on both left and right hips and one small pocket on the front right hand side near the pelvic bone. Fabric is pleated twice on the front and has two darts on the reverse. Label on interior collar reads “A.G.C.F./VIC. 1978/(arrow symbol)/NO./NAME” Inscription on interior left hand pocket lining reads “992”dress uniform, airforce, commonwealth government clothing factory, uniform -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Cummerbund, Australian Government Clothing Factory (A.G.C.F.), 1983
This cummerbund is part of a winter mess dress uniform belonging to Bernard Farley during service with the Australian Airforce. Worn in 1978, this cummerbund style was first developed in the 1950s and continues to be worn as mess uniform in the present day.This item has aesthetic significance and is a representative example of uniform design from the 1950s to present day. This item has clear provenance, having been donated by RSL member and Secretary (2019), Bernard Farley after its use during Bernard’s service in the Airforce. As a former member of the Australian Airforce and member of the Warrnambool ex-service community, Bernard’s uniform has great social significance, telling a broader story of life after service.Dark navy blue broad waist sash which forms part of a dress uniform. Elasticised woven fabric in a rectangular shape fastened with two strips of velcro. A label is attached to the interior along the seam attaching the velcro. Label reads: “A.G.C.F../VIC. 1983/(broad arrow)/SIZE. 34/8440.S6.035.3816/NO./NAME”dress uniform, airforce, commonwealth government clothing factory, uniform, cummerbund, belt, sash -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of Joseph John Rudduck
Twice rejected in Melbourne for active service, Rudduck booked a passage to London and joined the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, gaining his commission shortly thereafter. Lieutenant Rudduck lost his left arm in action in France, but following repeated requests was susequently permitted to return to the trenches, where he later died from further wounds on 5th June 1918. Ruddock's brother, Ernest, served with 57th Battalion in France.Four letters sent from Europe by Rudduck - while on active service - during April and May 1918 to his family in Dromana (Vic).joseph john rudduck, ernest rudduck, ww1, western front -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kew Historical Society, Newsletter No.105, December 2013
Development in Studley Ward / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities: Exhibitions [Kew Living 25 years on; Kew High School]; Past meetings; Future meetings; McIntyre Lecture / p3. Wilton [Kew RSL] / Don Garden p4-5. Did you know? [Dickens Village; Jellis' Bakeries; Images of Kew / p5. President's 54th Annual Report 2012-13 / Alex Wilson OAM p6-7. Vale [Ray Boothroyd; Beth Brodribb OBE; Robert (Bob) Johnson] / Judith Vimpani p7. Subdivision plans / Robert Baker p8. The Kew Flyer / Tony Michael & Robert Baker p9-10. It happened in the past [50-years ago; 100-years ago] / p11. Support Kew's History / p11. Tara Hall / p12. Book sale / p12.Published quarterly since 1977, the newsletters of the Kew Historical Society contain significant research by members exploring relevant aspects of the Victorian and Australian Framework of Historical Themes. Frequently, articles on people, places and artefacts are the only source of information about an aspect of Kew, and Melbourne’s history.non-fictionDevelopment in Studley Ward / Robert Baker p1-2. Society Activities: Exhibitions [Kew Living 25 years on; Kew High School]; Past meetings; Future meetings; McIntyre Lecture / p3. Wilton [Kew RSL] / Don Garden p4-5. Did you know? [Dickens Village; Jellis' Bakeries; Images of Kew / p5. President's 54th Annual Report 2012-13 / Alex Wilson OAM p6-7. Vale [Ray Boothroyd; Beth Brodribb OBE; Robert (Bob) Johnson] / Judith Vimpani p7. Subdivision plans / Robert Baker p8. The Kew Flyer / Tony Michael & Robert Baker p9-10. It happened in the past [50-years ago; 100-years ago] / p11. Support Kew's History / p11. Tara Hall / p12. Book sale / p12. kew historical society (vic.) -- periodicals., kew historical society (vic.) -- newsletters, kew historical society (vic.) -- journals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : December 1993
Carols by Candlelight / p1. Chief Executive's column [local government reorganisation] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2. Mayor's comment / Cr Tom Indovino p3. Diary dates [December, January] / p4. Christmas Services in Kew / p4. [Council] Christmas operating hours / p5. Council News [Area 4 Traffic Management Study; Composting with worms; Fire prevention; Pet desexing vouchers available] / p6. Noel the lionheart [Noel Lyons, Bert Stevens, Kew Rotary Club] / p7. Kew's historical festival {Kew Festival] / p7. Christmas shopping in Kew / p7. New pokies for Kew RSL Club / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionCarols by Candlelight / p1. Chief Executive's column [local government reorganisation] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2. Mayor's comment / Cr Tom Indovino p3. Diary dates [December, January] / p4. Christmas Services in Kew / p4. [Council] Christmas operating hours / p5. Council News [Area 4 Traffic Management Study; Composting with worms; Fire prevention; Pet desexing vouchers available] / p6. Noel the lionheart [Noel Lyons, Bert Stevens, Kew Rotary Club] / p7. Kew's historical festival {Kew Festival] / p7. Christmas shopping in Kew / p7. New pokies for Kew RSL Club / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Identification Tags
Five dog tags, one brass, one homemade silver metal, one silver metal and two brown leather belonging to Private William West 1268 5th Pioneer Battalion who served during WW1. He enlisted in 1915 was wounded in 1917 and returned to Australlia in 1918One gold and two silver metal and two brown leather identification tags Brass wrist tag: W. West 1268 5th Pioneers Batt. A.I.F. Homemade silver metal wrist tag: W. West 5th Poineer BTN AIF Silver metal tag: Front; Next of Kin Mrs A.M West VIC Nt Creswick Aust. Back; 1268 W. West D 29 AI CE Brown leather tag: West. W 1268 5 PNRS AIF CE Brown leather tag on neck string: West. W 1268 5 PNRS AIF CEdog tags, wwi, world war 1, 5th battalion, aif -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper cuttings x 2, J H Wilkinson
From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Two newspaper cuttings Distinquished Flying Cross Awarded to Flying Officer J H WILKINSONpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Australian's Soldiers' Pocket Book, G.R. Sands
Pocket book belonging to G R Sands of Sea:Lake. These books were gifted to servicemen in WW2 by the Australian Comfort FundAn example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.Small red book with plastic canvas cover with black writing.On front cover: The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book. Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund. Inside written in blue ink: G.R. Sands 71023 Sgt. 401 Road Sea Lake Vic. NOK M.O Sands. DOB 2-1-23. Weight 12st 6lb. Height 6ft 4in.soldiers' pocket book, g. r. sands, australian comfort fund, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. black and white photograph of 9 airmenpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 25 Squadron
From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Prior to enlisting in Melbourne John WILKINSON was a Pharmaceutical Chemist. Awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 WILKINSON was tragically killed in action over Germany in 1944. black and white photograph of squadron of airmen25 Squadron Personnel Rear - signature of J H Wilkinsonpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force, john hudson wilkinson