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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Manual for B-24 Liberator flight engineers, Handbook for the flight engineer B-24D airplanes
Original 1943 manual. Issued to B-24 Liberator Flight Engineers.Issued to RAAF B-24 Liberator flight engineers.Loose-leaf manual in three-ring binder. Dark brown with gold lettering. 86 pages. Published 1943 by Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation. San Diego, California. Printed by Fry & Smith Ltd. San Diego, California.b24, liberator, flight engineer, manual, consolidated vultee -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 1943
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W2 380 (Spencer St Route 48) during 1943 at the North Balwyn terminus. Photo dated 1943 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar.trams, tramways, w2 class, north balwyn, route 48, tram 380 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
WW2 Mess tin, 1943
Standard issue mess tin for Commonwealth Forces during WW2This Mess tin belonged to a local lady who served in the WAAAF during WW2Squire Mess tin in two sections,one fits inside the other for easy storage and to carry. They both have a wire handle which is attached at the ends of the tins and can be folded for storage. This particular tin comes with a cover.On the small section Malley 1943 D^D ^AD On the larger tin ^TM 1943 D^D -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - MECHANICAL TEST RESULTS, Thompson's Engineering and Pipe Works, 26 Mar 1943
By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring all items associated with Thompsons.1. Single sheet of paper. From Thompson's Engineering & Pipe Co Ltd to Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong. A/c Ministry of Munitions. Titled - mechanical tests - Test on 25 PDR Breech rings. Rings NR (1790-1793). Dated 26 March 1943. 2. Tensile tests on material for 95 (loose) Barrel forgings for 25 PDR Gun Howitzers. From Thompson's to Commonwealth of Australia - Ministry of Munitions. Barrel 14236/1 (Y2) - Barrel 635/3 - Dated 18 Feb 1942.1. Top has name "Mr. Johnson" written. In the middle is an unidentifiable signature dated 26-3-1943. Bottom has (??) Martin. 2. At bottom signed off by (??) Martin.25 pdr, thompson's castlemaine, ordnance factory maribyrnong. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, St Joseph's Presbytery, Catholic Youth Rally, 9/09/1943 12:00:00 AM
Catholic Youth Rally of 1943 Sunday 24 October 1943, 11:50 AM Letter from FW Lombard to MMTB advising of event and requesting permission to display advertising material on trams. Letter also informs that bus services along Johnston St were inadequate for the number of people attending from the Northern suburbs. Memos dated 9 September 1943."Copy Mr Harry for information and attention. WR 10/9/43" written in top left corner in red ink.trams, tramways, events, festival, johnston st -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - AIRCRAFT LANDING PADDLES, Penman & Morrison, 1943
Two identical Paddles - wood, brown, square shaped with wooden handle. Round dark glass disc in centre insert.Penman & Morrison 1943 D!Dpasschendaele barracks trust, aircraft landing paddles, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Erich Weigold, 1943
B&W photo of Erich Weigold, one of the Templer families who came from Palestine. 1943 in left hand bottom cornerweigold family -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, 1943
303 rifle parts coverWoods Mfg Co Ltd 1943 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Leaflet, Primitive Art Exhibition, 1943
Dr. Leonhard Adam studied both anthropology and jurisdiction as a young manCream coloured sheet advertising an exhibition of primitive art in 1943. Brown and black printThis was my first sketch of the cover of the ?? L Adamww2 camp 2, documents, pamphlet -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Textile - Costume and Accessories, 1943
North Western Woollen Mills became Norwellan Textiles then AUNDEGrey Blanket. Pink Blanket Stitch Both Ends. – Woollen Mills (Norwellan) 1943stawell clothing material -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CARVED WOOD BOX, 1942 - 1943
Carved by Walter Ernest Rowe VX44035 2nd AIF. Enlisted 7.9.1940 age 34 years. Taken POW at the fall of Singapore. At discharge on 20.3.1946 he was a Pte in 2nd/4th Casualty Clearing Station. Teak wooden box crafted whilst a prisoner of War. Carved Burma / Malaya 1942 1943.Carved in lid “2/4 CCS, WE Rowe”, “VX 44035 8th Div AIF” Hand inscribed on lid, “Dela Fliente”containers, military history - souvenirs, handcrafts - woodwork, pow -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Report, Report on Explosion in Machine Shop, Ballarat School of Mines, 1943
Handwritten report outlining the explosion that occurred in the machine shop at School of Mines Ballarat in 1943 and envelopeballarat school of mines, h.w. goldsmith, machine shop, explosion, report -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Identity Card, National Registration Identity Card
The National Registration Card was issued to everyone in Great Britain at the outbreak of WW2. Introduced in 1939 at the outbreak of war. It had to be carried at all times if you were an adult and shown upon demand to the Police etc. Initially, all cards were coloured brown like my Dad's example, but in 1943 a new blue coloured card was introduced for adults. This card was issued in 1943.Used in the UK by residents during WW2Folding identity card made from light cardboardOn the cover (see image) is a picture of the British coat of arms and the wording National Registration Identity Card. Inside (see image) is information of person. Number: BCDP 157, Surname: Van Lier, Christian Names: Abraham, Class Code: A, Full Postal Address: 89 Sherwood Avenue Greenford UK, and his signature. On rear (see image) are endorsement stampsidentity card, national identity card, united kingdom, van lier, 1943, world war 2, ww2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass, Plane Table, J. W. Handley, 1943
A plane table compass, sometimes referred to as a trough compass, used by surveyors and artillery crew to accurately establish magnetic north. The compass is precision machined of brass material with a long needle to ensure accuracy. The compass scale is marked with a centre zero (for magnetic north) and graduations indicating plus and minus five degrees. The compass is housed in a protective wooden case with a sliding lid. The lid has a brass slide which locks the compass needle during periods when the compass is not in use. This compass is the type used by an artillery unit of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured by J. W. Handley P/L of Melbourne in 1943. Refer 00330 and 00330.2The side of the compass body is stamped: "J.W.H." with the letter "V" under a line, "SERIAL No 1082", MARK.II-D^D-1943". The case is stamped with the serial number "1082".artillery, trough compass, plane table compass, compass, world war 2, ww2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Deborah Gold Mines N.L. Mine Manager's Report Book, 1930 to 1943
Deborah Gold Mines included the South Deborah, North Deborah and Deborah Extended. Deborah Gold Mines N.L. was wound up in 1950, when the shareholders, at an extraordinary meeting confirmed a proposal for voluntary liquidation. (Advertiser., Adelaide, 24 May, 1950) . George Kingsley, who wrote the reports, was the Mine Manager. He was born in Guildford in 1872, died in Bendigo in 1943. He spent his working life working in gold mines, mainly in Bendigo, in various roles, starting his work life as a blacksmith. One hundred and eighty page Mine Manager's fortnightly report book, dark blue cover, white label affixed on front with 'Deborah ....(.illegible) Minute Book' Dates from 18th July 1940 to 23rd July 1943. Entries signed by Geo Kingsley. Mine Manager's report book is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. bendigo, gold mining, deborah gold mines, north deborah, south deborah, deborah extended, margaret roberts collection -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Rosemary Wiegold, 1943
Templers from Palestine (not Lutheran Missionaries from New Guinea).Black and white photo sketch of Rosemarie Weigold, Camp 3. Large bow on her left side, white collar dress, large 3 type box, black stripe dress, straight hair covering ears. One of family Weigold that visited Museum 18 June 1994 (Erich)1943 near bottom right hand cornerrosemarie weigold, templer society -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Army Education Journal, SALT, 30/8/1943
Educational Journal published and distributed free fortnightly to Australian and Allied troops during WW2 1941-1946Small red and purple journal with sketch of a soldier and sailor on front cover.Vol 6 No 13 30 Aug, 1943salt, army journal, ww2 -
Mentone Grammar School
Award, J. W. Webster Cup for Gym, 1943
Silver Trophy with lid1943 J. W. Webster Cup for Gym -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - LEGGINGS, LEATHER, 1943
Pair of leather leggings with leather straps and brass buckle rectangular shape coiled cylinder shape.Stamped in leather .1) "D.C.D. / 1943 / 15 / DEPART OF DEFENCE / 5" .2) "D.C.D. / 1943 / 15 / s depart of defence"passchendaele barracks trust, uniform, leggings -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medical Equipment
Field dressng 1943equipment, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Ammunition
1943 bulletshells .303ammunition, vietnam, army -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Victorian Civil Ambulance Service, Auxiliary Ambulance Service field day at Wattle Park, 19/10/1943 12:00:00 AM
Auxiliary Ambulance Service field day at Wattle Park Sunday 5 December 1943 Letter from Frederick Raven, Victorian Civil Ambulance Service, to MMTB requesting permission to use Wattle Park for a field day Letter dated 19 October 1943.Several comments written in blue penciltrams, tramways, events, field day, wattle park -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne City Council, Parade of Trades Hall Council, 30/07/1943 12:00:00 AM
Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, to Assistant Manager, MMTB, informing of arrangements for procession of Trades Hall Council through the streets of Melbourne. Procession to be held Sunday 15 August 1943. Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS, to Mr Bell, Asst Per Way Engineer.Several comments written in black pencil. "Insp Harry" top left corner, "1 of 2" top right corner. "Trades Hall Council Procession Sun 15th Aug 1943" top centre. "Haw Insps notified", "Hanna St Insps for attention", "Please return this memo" and initials & "9/8/43" written in lower half.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Cartoon, Port Melbourne v Northcote, 26 May 1943
Laminated page from Midday Times May 1943 featuring cartoon of Port Melbourne v Northcotesport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc, tommy lahiff -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Document - Australian Imperial Force - Army Driving Licence, 1943
This is one fo 2 Australian Army Driver Licences issuued to Private Arthur Lock (VX31240} during his service on the 2/23rd Batalion from 17 Jun 1940 until 26 Sep 1945. Arthur's service in Tobruk, El Alamein, New Guinea and Tarakan.Significance This item is part of a collection of items owned by Athur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. An Australian Imperial Force - Army Driving Licence No. 27741 issued to Arthur Lock on 4 January 1943.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Wedding photograph of Bette & Bob Kilpatrick, 28 Aug 1943
Photograph of Bette & Bob KILPATRICK leaving St Joseph's church, Port Melbourne after their wedding in 1943.bette kilpatrick, bob kilpatrick, religion - roman catholic church (st josephs) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Parade of Combined Women's Services (Navy, Army & Air Force), Oct. 1943
Parade of Combined Women's Services (Navy, Army & Air Force) Through City Streets, Tuesday 19th October 1943 2 copies of letter from GJ Dean, Acting Town Clerk, City of Melbourne regarding arrangements for parade. Letter dated 9 October 1943. 2 copies of memo from Simpson, Assistant Manager to officers concerned regarding tram and bus arrangements. Memo dated 13 October 1943 Memos from Dist Traffic Supt SS, JM Harry to Assistant Manager, Mr Bell and depot masters and inspectors. Memos dated 18 October 1943"City March - Tues 19/10/43" written in blue pencil across top of letter and in red pencil across one memo.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events, world war i -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), National Fitness Folk Dancing Festival, 3/12/1943 12:00:00 AM
National Fitness Folk Dancing Festival at Como Park Saturday 11 December 1943, 3:00PM to 5:00PM Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various depots. Memos dated 3 December 1943."Copy to Hawthorn and Hanna St Insps. Hanna St Insp to cover both ways" written in lower half in pencil.trams, tramways, events, festival -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Helmut Weigold
Helmut was the son of internees Wilhelm and Margaret Weigold, Camp 3 during WW2.Black and white photograph of Helmut Weigold in traditional German jacket, straight fringe haircut, bottom button ii with circle around it1943helmut weigold, german traditional costume, wilhelm weigold, margaret weigold -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Procession of air training personnel through city streets, 21/10/1943 12:00:00 AM
Procession of air training personnel through city streets Saturday 23 October 1943, 10:15AM to 10:35AM 2 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memos dated 21 October 1943.trams, tramways, events, parades