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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Training Manual, Fitters 11E Flight Mechanics Course Notes
... mornington-peninsula Training manual issued by the RAAF to trainees ...Training manual issued by the RAAF to trainees during World War 2. Training manual issued to Corporal (later Flight Sergeant) C. S. Woods service number 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2. -
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Document, Certificate of Discharge
... mornington-peninsula Certificate of Discharge issued to Noel Louis ...Certificate of Discharge issued to Noel Louis Blundell by the 9th Australian Division Signals, Australian Military Forces. Dated 27th November, 1943. Certificate number 11495. N L Blundell served as a GP1 Wireless Mechanic, he enlisted on the 18th June, 1940 and was on Active Service in Australia for 309 days and Overseas for 689 days. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, New Encyclopedia of Machine Shop Practice
... mornington-peninsula Reference book issued to Corporal C S Woods ...Reference book issued to Corporal C S Woods service number 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2. The book is complete with a hard cardboard protective mailer for posting. The book was addressed to Cpl Woods at 11 Fanny Street, Moonie Ponds, Victoria. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Brassard, Insignia
... mornington-peninsula Dark green cotton brassard with INTERFET ...Dark green cotton brassard with INTERFET (International Force East Timor) logo and 'INTERFET' embroidered insignia. A small full colour embroidered Australian flag is attached to the upper part of the brassard. Refer to the following AWM webpage for full details: -
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Souvenir Guidebook, Aleppo and its Environs
... mornington-peninsula souvenir ww2 world war 2 syria aleppo blundell ...A pocket size booklet with a series of articles about Aleppo, Syria. This booklet was sent to an Australian family by a local citizen befriended by an Australia soldier serving in Syria during World War 2. The book inner cover is marked "To Val with best wishes from Bert?? Aleppo 1-2-47". The Foreword explains that during the period 1943-44 large numbers of servicemen were visiting the area hence the need for this document.printed title "Aleppo and its Environs"souvenir, ww2, world war 2, syria, aleppo, blundell -
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Souvenir Handkerchief
... mornington-peninsula souvenir ww2 world war 2 handkerchief syria ...Cloth handkerchief sent to family in Australia by Noel Louis Blundell, a 2nd AIF serviceman in Syria during World War 2. The handkerchief is maroon in colour and made from a square piece of silk-like cloth. The edges of the cloth have been cut in decorative pattern. The cloth has been decorated with a paint like material on one side which is gold in colour and contains some golden glitter particles.The handkerchief is inscribed around the perimeter with the following words "MEMORY OF SYRIA" and "SOUVENIR D'SYRIE". In one corner of the square there is a bird (dove?) holding a flag as it is flying over another inscription "SOUVENIR D'SYRIE". Above the flag are 17 stars. The flag is of unknown origin at this stage. souvenir, ww2, world war 2, handkerchief, syria, blundell, noel blundell -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
... mornington-peninsula christmas middle east 2nd aif army aif ww2 world ...Christmas card sent to a family in Australia by Australian Army serviceman, Noel Blundell who served in Syria during World war 2. The card is in the form of a booklet consisting of the cover and one double page insert. The card front cover has the Australian 'Rising Sun' badge and the words "9th Australian Divisional Cavalry Regiment" and "A. I. F.". The centre pages have an illustration of a village scene on the left page and the words "A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year" printed on the right page. The serviceman has written "To Alice From Noel" beneath the Christmas message. At the bottom of this page are the words "MIDDLE EAST" and "DECEMBER 1941". The rear cover page has an illustration of two camels, one leading the other.christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, syria, blundell, noel blundell, 9th australian division -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
... mornington-peninsula christmas middle east 2nd aif army aif ww2 world ...Christmas card which was sent to a family in Australia by Australian Army serviceman, Lewis Jones who served during World War 2. The card is in the form of a small folded card. The front cover has the Australian 'Rising Sun' badge printed above the following words "Christmas Greetings from 2/11 Battalion A. I. F.". There is some ornate artwork on this cover and a small illustration which appears to be of a middle east village scene. The inside cover page has the following (apparently written by the serviceman) "To Alice & Family Wishing You all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year With best of luck From Lewis"christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, 2nd 11th battalion -
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Photograph
... mornington-peninsula middle east australia army aif ww2 world war 2 ...Postcard with a black and white photograph of two Australian Army soldiers in summer uniform. The soldier to the left in the photograph is Noel Blundell, the other soldier is unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2.middle east, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... mornington-peninsula middle east 2nd aif australia army aif ww2 world ...Black and white photograph of two Australian Army soldiers in winter uniform. The soldier to the left in the photograph is Noel Blundell, the other soldier is unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. middle east, 2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, soldier -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
... mornington-peninsula postcard christmas middle east 2nd aif australia ...Christmas postcard with two black and white photographs on the front. To the right is a portrait image of Noel Blundell, an Australian Army soldier in summer uniform. To the left is a woman with two children in an outdoor setting. To the woman's right is a teenage boy and to the woman's left is a younger teenage girl. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. The card is inscribed "A Happy Christmas and A Victorious New Year"postcard, christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... mornington-peninsula 2nd aif australia army aif ww2 world war 2 ...Small black and white photograph of a group of seven Australian Army soldiers. The soldiers in the photograph include Noel Blundell who is apparently "taking bets", the other soldiers are unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. Inscibed on the reverse of the photograph are the hand written words; "Noel Blundell taking bets in the desert in Syria 1940's"2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, soldier, syria -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... mornington-peninsula australia ww1 world war 1 nurse red cross ...A black and white photograph post card of a World War 1 volunteer Red Cross nurse. The nurse is Daphney Mawbey of NSW. This nurse is a cousin to H M Blundell.The photograph is inscribed with the handwritten note: "Yours Sincerely Daphney" The rear of the photo post card has the following inscription: "THELMA STUDIOS 113 BARRACK ST. PERTH W.A."australia, ww1, world war 1, nurse, red cross -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, Customs of the Army
... mornington-peninsula army customs The cover is inscribed ...A hard cover printed handbook produced by Army Headquarters, Melbourne and is dated 1/2/65.. The cover is coloured red and is inscribed with gold lettering. This is a publication providing a guide for Army officers outlining the more important military customs.The cover is inscribed with the Australian Coat of Arms and the title "CUSTOMS OF THE ARMY".army, customs -
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Handbook, Service Book with Orders of Service, Hymns, Psalms, Etc
... mornington-peninsula military australian military forces church ...A hard cover printed handbook authorised for use by the Australian Military Forces. The cover is coloured blue and is inscribed with black lettering. This is a publication providing the Order for a Combined Parade Service for general use at Chuch Parades of the AMF. The Order has been approved by the Chaplains-General of the Church of England and the Methodist, Presbyterian, and United Churches of the Commonwealth of Australia and is authorised to be used at Combined Parade Services.The cover inscription is "AA Book 33 Revised May '67". The full title is "SERVICE BOOK with ORDERS OF SERVICE, HYMNS, PSALMS, Etc., for use by members of the CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN AUSTRALIA and the members of the Churches comprising the PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS". The cover also has the footnote "AUTHORISED FOR USE BY THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES".military, australian military forces, church, chaplain, amf, church parade, church service -
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Handbook, Interdenominational Prayers and Forms of Service
... mornington-peninsula department of defence military ran royal ...A hard cover printed handbook compiled by the Chaplains of the Royal Australian Navy. The cover is coloured blue and is inscribed with black lettering. This publication contains a series of prayers, and short services for use on Naval occasions when personnel of mixed denominations are to be present. The handbook is authorised by the Department of Defence (Navy Office) Canberra, ACT and is dated July 1979.The front cover is inscribed with the RAN Chaplains insignia, below which is the following title "ABR 5078 INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYERS AND FORMS OF SERVICE".department of defence, military, ran, royal australian navy, church, chaplain, church parade, church service -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... mornington-peninsula Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army ...Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army serviceman, this is one of a set of four (refer to item 00150). Williams is dressed in Army uniform, the photograph is dated 16/10/14 and was presumably in an indoor studio setting. Printed from a digitally scanned file copied from the original photograph. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... mornington-peninsula Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army ...Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army serviceman, this is one of a set of four (refer to item 00150). Williams is accompanied by five other servicemen of the 32nd Battery, 23rd Field Artillery Brigade. A note on the reverse of the photograph states "the other chaps are from Brims, the last place I was at in Victoria" and is dated 2/8/1916. This photograph was taken at Amesbury, Salisbury Plains, England. Printed from a digitally scanned file copied from the original photograph. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... mornington-peninsula Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army ...Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army serviceman, this is one of a set of four (refer to item 00150). Williams has been promoted to Lieutenant and is photographed with a group attending an Officers Training Course in London. This photograph is dated 4/10/1918. Printed from a digitally scanned file copied from the original photograph. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... mornington-peninsula Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army ...Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army serviceman, this is one of a set of four (refer to item 00150). This portrait was taken for a passport. Printed from a digitally scanned file copied from the original photograph. -
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Heliograph
... mornington-peninsula no markings to note Signalling heliograph which ...Signalling heliograph which has been manufactured using a variety of military hardware items. Presumably this heliograph was improvised in the field as a result of damage to a standard issue item. This heliograph has parts which have been sourced from other standard military issue equipment, for example, knobs from cooking pots. The item uses the mirrors which are normally found in the standard issue heliograph. This heliograph has two large mirrors (for long distance signalling) and a smaller mirror (for short distance signalling). The mirrors are mounted on adjustable arms for positioning and aiming.no markings to note -
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Photograph
... mornington-peninsula Liebe J E VX21644 Photograph of Australian Army ...Photograph of Australian Army World War 2 servicemen boarding a ship with weapons and full kit. The men are infantry embarking for an overseas posting. Nine soldiers, looking back over their shoulder, are depicted as they make their way up a gangway to a ship. One soldier can be identified with his name and part of his service number prominently displayed on his kitbag. The soldier is James Ellis Liebe, service number VX21644. This photograph appeared in the Melbourne Sun newspaper of the time and a copy of the photograph was obtained by his family. This photograph is a modern reproduction.Liebe J E VX21644 -
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Kitbag
... mornington-peninsula Liebe J E VX21644 A standard Australian Army ...A standard Australian Army issue kitbag used by soldiers to carry essential equipment such as bedding, toiletries, spare clothes, etc. This kitbag (also referred to as a 'sausage kit' was issued to James Ellis Liebe, service number VX21644.Liebe J E VX21644 -
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Uniform, Tunic
... mornington-peninsula This was part of the standard uniform issued ...This was part of the standard uniform issued to Australian Army soldier James Ellis Liebe, service number VX6144. -
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Document, Certificate
... mornington-peninsula Framed certificate awarded to John Standerwick ...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. -
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Collection, T. R. Cook
... mornington-peninsula Collection of three items related to the service ...Collection of three items related to the service of Australian Army World War 1 serviceman Gunner T R Cook, service number 1768, 1st Battalion A.I.F. (refer to items 00057.1, 00057.2 and 00057.3) -
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Collection, Burma Railway
... mornington-peninsula Framed collection of railway spikes and clips ...Framed collection of railway spikes and clips from the Thai-Burma Railway recovered from Hell Fire Pass in 1987. These items were recovered during a visit to the site by Australian Army World War 2 ex-serviceman John William Toon, service number VX30397. J W Toon (also known as Bill Toon) served with the 8th Division and was a prisoner of war. -
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Souvenir, Railway
... mornington-peninsula Section of steel rail which has been sliced from ...Section of steel rail which has been sliced from the original rails used to construct the Thai-Burma Railway during World War 2. (refer also to item 00065.1) -
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Document, Certificate, Certificate of Authenticity
... mornington-peninsula Certificate of Authenticity presented ...Certificate of Authenticity presented by the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce autenticating that a section of steel rail was removed from rails originally used to construct the Thai-Burma Railway during World War 2. (refer to item 00065) -
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Book, Holy Bible
... mornington-peninsula The sleeve is labelled ""ACTIVE SERVICE" EDITION ...Pocket size Holy Bible in protective cardboard sleeve. The bible has a hard cover in a buff colour with gold embossed lettering, the sleeve is in the same buff colour. This bible was originally owned by a World War 2 Australian Army serviceman, Gunner A. E. Sands, service number V 195271.The sleeve is labelled ""ACTIVE SERVICE" EDITION, OXFORD TEXT BIBLE, Oxford India Paper, Beryl 32mo, SA2701/2" The bible is inscribed "HOLY BIBLE" in gold embossed letters on the front cover and the spine, there is also the word "OXFORD" in gold embossed letters on the spine.