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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, 150 Ans de Memoire Collective Caledonienne, 2003
... ww 2 camp 4... in September, 2003 ww 2 camp 4 cowra loveday Orange, grey and white ...A short history of the diverse nationalities that make up the society of New Caledonia after French possession, including various groups, including Japanese migrants who were interned in Australia, Camp 4. in WW2.|Single men of Japanese origin were held in Loveday Camp in South Australia and prisoners of war in Cowra, NSW. The book was published for the Exposition in September, 2003Orange, grey and white soft cover with green, black and orange text on the front cover. Grey and white back cover with repetitive phrase on the backww 2 camp 4, cowra, loveday -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Stone Remover - Fruit, 1940's
... ww 2 camp 3... there to remove stones from fresh fruit hoefer family camp 3 tatura ww 2 ...Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura and used there to remove stones from fresh fruitWire fruit stone remover with blue handlehoefer family, camp 3, tatura, ww 2 camp 3, domestic, food, preparation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, HMAS Sydney 11, 2009
... ww 2 hmas sydney... kormoran tatura ww 2 hmas sydney books history local Blue and white ...Produced as a respectful tribute for the officers and crew of HMAS Sydney 2Blue and white booklet. Coloured picture of Sydney and 2 seagulls on the front cover and black and white photo of HMAS Sydney on the backhmas sydney 11, geraldton museum, kormoran, tatura, ww 2 hmas sydney, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Strainer, Vegetables, 1940's
... ww 2 camp 3... tatura ww 2 camp 3 domestic utensils Handmade wire vegetable ...Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura and used for straining vegetablesHandmade wire vegetable strainer with long handle, curved at end, forming a hook for hangingstrainer - vegetables, hoefer family, camp 3, tatura, ww 2 camp 3, domestic, utensils -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Cake Tin, 1940's
... ww 2 camp 3... cake tin hoefer family camp 3 tatura ww 2 camp 3 domestic food ...Made and used by internees at Camp 3, TaturaLarge round cake tin with large round hollow insert in centre. 2 handles (one detached). The tin tapers to a smaller basecake tin, hoefer family, camp 3, tatura, ww 2 camp 3, domestic, food, preparation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Historical Records of the U-Boat U-168, 1940's
... ww 2 dhurringile... Tatura the-murray Material collected by Frank MacDonough. ww 2 ...Material collected by Frank MacDonough.Green plastic folder with printed material in plastic sleeves.ww 2 dhurringile, documents, reports -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia CollectionDiary of William John Stephenson
... WW 2 diary of William Stephenson (VX 51713 2/23 Battalion).... ww11 2/23 battalion diaries WW 2 diary of William Stephenson ...Stephenson departed Melbourne on 3 September 1941 onboard the Queen Mary. Diary runs from departure date until September 1 1942, covering Stephenson's Middle East service and his wounding in action at Alamein. One year later, Stephenson was wounded in action at Buiem River in New Guinea, and a few days later died from the wounds received.WW 2 diary of William Stephenson (VX 51713 2/23 Battalion).william john stephenson, ww11, 2/23 battalion, diaries -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchPostcards Display, Letters to home from Harold Coutts
... 4 postcards to home from Harold Coutts during WW 2... during WW 2 illustrated with sketches. Letters to home from ...4 Postcards sent home by Harold Coutts, an early member of the sub-branch, to his wife from New Guinea during WW2. This item is significant because it has 4 Original postcard/letters sent home which are hand illustrated with hand drawn sketches relevant to Harold Coutts' circumstances or whereabouts at the time of sending. 4 postcards to home from Harold Coutts during WW 2 illustrated with sketches. All 4 postcards sent to Mrs H F Coutts c/o Tecoma Post Office via Belgrave, Victoria. military, letters, world war 2, postcards, harold coutts, new guinea -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia CollectionDiary of Peter Waters
... WW 2 diary, notes, and sketches of Peter Waters (410186... waters ww2 prisoners of war raaf 80 squadron WW 2 diary, notes ...Diary covers the period from November 1942 to September 1944. Waters was executed by the Japanese in New Guinea in March 1945. The autograph book belonged to Waters mother (Maude), and records the appreciation of the service personnel who lodged at her residence in Bridge Street, Hampton.WW 2 diary, notes, and sketches of Peter Waters (410186 RAAF 80 Sqn).peter waters, maude waters, ww2, prisoners of war, raaf, 80 squadron -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia CollectionDiary of George William Hall
... WW 2 diary of George William Hall (VX 3479 2/8 battalion)... hall 2/8 battalion ww2 diaries WW 2 diary of George William ...Hall enlisted in October 1939, and departed Melbourne onboard HMT Dunera in April 1940. Diary runs from April 1940 until April 1942, and includes the evacuations of Greece and Crete. Hall returned to Australia in September 1945.WW 2 diary of George William Hall (VX 3479 2/8 battalion)george william hall, 2/8 battalion, ww2, diaries -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Studio Photographic Services Cholon Vietnam, 1967
... Black and white photograph of WW 2 soldier Major Keith... photograph of WW 2 soldier Major Keith Trevan in South Vietnam ...Brief Military History of Keith Trevan in the PMF pre WW2 AIF WW2 ARA post WW2Black and white photograph of WW 2 soldier Major Keith Trevan in South Vietnamarmed forces -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchHelmet
... on service with th Occupation Forces at the end of WW 2.... troops on service with th Occupation Forces at the end of WW 2 ...British Mk4 with Japanies star. Issue to Japanese troops on service with th Occupation Forces at the end of WW 2.headgear, 1952, army -
Lara RSL Sub BranchRibbons, Group 1, 4 ribbon group, Group 2, 4 ribbon Group, Group3, 2 Ribbon Group
... WW 2, Korean War, Vietnam...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara WW 2, Korean War ...WW 2, Korean War, VietnamWW2, Korean War, Vietnam War3 x Ribbon Bar Groupings. Group 1 - Korean War Service Medal, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal, Australian Services Medal 1945-1975, United Nations Service Medal for Korea. Group 2 - War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939 -1945, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Korea Medal. Group 3 - Vietnam Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Uniform - Medal shaped tag, Dog Tag
... Dog tag from WW 2... Mitcham melbourne Dog tag from WW 2 C. HONYBUN 2339.37- BAT ...Dog tag from WW 2Small dull dog tagC. HONYBUN 2339.37- BAT - A.I.F-C.E. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/04/2017 12:00:00 AM
... survivors of the WW 2 Air Observatory Corps known as the plane... photograph of Shirley Hancock one of the last survivors of the WW 2 ...Colour photograph of Shirley Hancock one of the last survivors of the WW 2 Air Observatory Corps known as the plane spotters Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1939 - 1945, volunteering -
Bendigo Military MuseumDomestic object - BROOCHES WW2, 1939 - 1945
... Items are classed as WW 2 trench art.... goldfields Items are classed as WW 2 trench art. Trench art brooches ...Items are classed as WW 2 trench art..1) Perspex brooch, half round in shape, green colour. Inlaid is a rising sun lapel badge with is gold coloured. the writing on the badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" has been coated in red. 2 pins have been attached. .2) Perspex brooch, oval shape, clear from the rear a crown and wings has been pressed into to giving a clear shape from the front. trench art, brooches -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2017
... Mitchelson the last two surviving members of WW 2 volunteer Air... of WW 2 volunteer Air Observators Corps of Lakes Entrance ...Colour photograph of Mrs Shirley Hancock and Mr Frank Mitchelson the last two surviving members of WW 2 volunteer Air Observators Corps of Lakes Entrancehouses, settlers -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchBayonet
... WW 1/2... Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Weapon WW ...1907 pattern, Bayonet, Lee Enfield Manufaceture 1923. (Scabbard used in WW1 Webbing)weapon, ww 1/2, army -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchMedallion, circa 2005
... to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW 2.... to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW 2. The medallions ...The Australian Government provided the medallion to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW 2.The medallions were distributed to all surviving veterans, widows and widowers.Gold coloured round medallion.On the front - World War 11 60 years 1945-2005, map of Australia. On the Back - World War 11 Service to Australia, the Australian Coat of Arms.ww2, veterans, 60th anniversary medallion -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchMedals VX 73026 Pte F A Sowerby, Mid 20th Century
... in the AIF during WW 2... served in the AIF during WW 2 The Medals are the originals of Pte ...These Medals were awarded to Pte F A Sowerby who served in the AIF during WW 2The Medals are the originals of Pte SowerbyFour Medals, 2 Stars Brass Colour, 2 Medals Silver Colour with identifying ribbons Swing MountedOn the back of the Stars and on the circumference of the Medals VX 73026 F A Sowerbyaif, ww2, awards, sowerby -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Carry pouch, 1943
... by Military during WW 2... by Military during WW 2 Manufactured and distributed by GMH Military ...Belt or shoulder strap fixed cotton webbing pouch used by Military during WW 2Manufactured and distributed by GMHCotton webbing pouch, fold over lid with brass stud fastening. Rear has belt fixing links, brass and buckle for shoulder strap fasteningGMH 1943 DoDmilitary, pouch -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer MuseumWooden kitchen chair, 1940’s
... Maybe made during WW 2 when building materials were scarce..., Mulwala Maybe made during WW 2 when building materials were scarce ...Maybe made during WW 2 when building materials were scarce particularly in country townsLight wooden chair made from wooden packing boxes. Stabilised with bars on the back of the chair and between the four legsUnderneath the seat can be seen impressions that were stamped on the box . The words “Starch” and “boxes” can be read -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Diaries 1940 - 1942 Peter Karl Loewensberg
... WW 2 diaries describing Peter's internment in the UK... Tatura the-murray WW 2 diaries describing Peter's internment ...WW 2 diaries describing Peter's internment in the UK and "Dunera", his arrival in Australia and internment in Hay. Translated by Louise Kulbrick.Blue hard cover, title printed in gold lettering. High gloss pages -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, WW2 Australian Defence Forces - Allied Aliens, c 1942
... Military Forces during WW 2 and is pictured with Arthur Pantatzis...) served in the Civilian Military Forces during WW 2 ...Ithacan Naki Raftopoulos (centre) served in the Civilian Military Forces during WW 2 and is pictured with Arthur Pantatzis (left) and Theo Spirakos (Spirason). A number of Ithacan Greek men and Australian born men of Ithacan descent served in the Australian defence forces during World War 2. Some saw active service whilst those who had not become naturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front.A black and white head and shoulders photograph of three men in Australian army uniform, wearing peaked caps. army -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Saved by Angels, 2002
... plus appendix. A narrative story base on WW 2. Illustrated... base on WW 2. Illustrated with black and white photos. Saved ...Soft cover - shades of red with front panel depicting a soldier and bombers, and rear panel depicts jungle trail. 80 pages plus appendix. A narrative story base on WW 2. Illustrated with black and white photos.books-military-history, books -
Sunbury RSL Sub Branchbelt, local tribe in middle east, sheikh's belt
... ww 2, 204 cm long 9.3cm wide. 4 buckles, woven material... and or military units refer to accompaning photographs ww 2, 204 cm long ...used by tribal head to signify rank and allegience to various para and or military units ww 2, 204 cm long 9.3cm wide. 4 buckles, woven material red in colour with yellow, green, narrow stripes. 41 assorted metal badges depicting various para and military unit emblems refer to accompaning photographs -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Victorian Railways Printing Works et al, Army Training Memorandum (War) (Australia), Aug 1941 to Apr 1945
... during WW 2 to each officer, containing notes on a variety... issued during WW 2 to each officer, containing notes on a variety ...Hard covered lace bound collection of the memoranda issued during WW 2 to each officer, containing notes on a variety of subjects. The set contains most, but not all from No 1 to No 39. Incorporates catalogue items 0417 & 0418Aug 1941 to Apr 1945world war 2, doctrine, intelligence -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mrs. Kate Viedt, 2002
... Missionary in New Guinea pre WW 2.... Lutheran Missionary in New Guinea pre WW 2. Mrs. Kate Viedt ...Photo taken at Tatura Museum 2002.Colour photo of group - Mrs Kate Viedt, with daughter Alison, baby Harry and toddler Zoe at Tatura Museum, November 2002. Kate is daughter of Pastor Georg Hoffman, German Lutheran Missionary in New Guinea pre WW 2.viedt, new guinea internees -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub BranchCap, Peaked, United States Air Force
... during WW 2, it is currently tasked with search and rescue... is the official USAF auxiliary. Formed during WW 2, it is currently tasked ...The Civil Air Patrol is the official USAF auxiliary. Formed during WW 2, it is currently tasked with search and rescue, communications, civil defense and aerospace education (via the CAP Cadet program) The Civil Air Patrol, while formed in WW2, became the auxiliary of the USAF when the air force was formed as a separate service in 1947. The uniform is based on the USAF uniform with distinguishing CAP insignia and badges. It is unusual to find CAP items in collections.Blue-grey wool serge USAF peaked hat with black patent leather peak (with light grey underside). Black leather chin strap secured by two 16 mm diameter metal buttons embossed with the USAF insignia. Dark blue hat band. Mid grey head band and light tan lining. Maunufacturer's label stapled and sewn to head band. Metal tab support for front of crown and metal strip reinforcement to edge of crown. Civil Air Patrol pressed copper alloy cap badge incompletely attached to hat. Manufacturer's Label - "100% ALL WOOL. EXCLUSIVE OF ORNAMENTATION. MFG WPL. No. 9379. 7 1/8. headgear -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Les Coleman Collection Moorabbin Airport History and photographs - See Description for more details
... WW 2 and Korean War aircraft photos Personal photos of Korean... Airport History WW 2 and Korean War aircraft photos Personal ...
