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Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Photograph, First In - Last Out
Framed photograph showing four RAAF Caribou planes on their return to Australia. Image shows the four planes mid flight over Sydney Harbour Bridge. 'FIRST IN - LAST OUT- ARRIVE HOME' Their wartime camouflage merging neatly into the city landscape. These four RAAF Caribou from No. 35 Sqn. made a run over Sydney Recently to mark their return from Vietnam. vietnam, sydney, caribou, raaf, plane, vietnam war, 35 squadron -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Framed Citation for KOREA, 1950 - KOREA - 1953
Four framed pages detailing Citations given to units after the Korean Conflict. Top Left - 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery for Meritorious Service and Heroism Top Right - 77 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force for Meritorious Service and Heroism Bottom Left - 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment for deserved honour and distinction Botton Right - 7th Fleet, United States Navy for Meritorious Servicekorea, korean war, syngman rhee, 16th field regiment royal new zealand artillery, 77 squadron royal australian air force, 3rd battalion royal australian regiment, 7th fleet united states navy, citation -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Poster - Enlistment Poster, A Call from the Dardanelles
A framed copy of a WW1 Enlistment Poster illustrating a soldier wearing Australian Uniform standing over the Dardanelles shouting 'Coo-ee, won't you come'. Original poster was illustrated by HM Burton. In pencil on back of frame is noted '162OC JOE R, 13402' enlistment poster, ww1, a call from the dardenelles, h m burton -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Framed Honour Roll, Honour Roll of Australian and New Zealand Forces in Vietnam
Framed print detailing the names on the Honour Roll from both NZ and Australian Forces during the Vietnam War On back in pencil is marking 'R/11251, 396L RICHMOND, SLACK AC'vietnam war, honour roll, anzac forces -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque, Jungle Training Centre Australia Plaque
The dragon is the symbol for the Canungra Jungle Training Centre in Queensland. Soldiers were sent here to prepare for fighting in the South West Pacific. The Centre was first established during the 1950's and 60's and is still used today as Australian Army training establishment. It is unknown how the Tramways / East Melbourne RSL came to have this piece. Bronze image of six headed dragon with ribbon above stating 'Jungle Training Centre, Australia' mounted on wooden plaque. canungra, army, korea, vietnam, training, jungle training centre -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque
No other historical information is available. Green enamelled bronze badge fixed to a wooden plaque. Badge details an image of the Royal Australian Corps of Signal Sergeants Mess. Plaque affixed to front states: 'Presented to RAR Association Victoria From W01 I J Haycock Dec 87' ww2, royal australian corps of signals, signalmen -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque, Commander Australian Forces Vietnam
Bronze badges in relief mounted on a wooden plaque. Image details an eagle in flight in front of a pair of crossed swords. Also has the text ' Commander Australian Forces Vietnam' mounted below eagle. vietnam, commander australian forces vietnam, plaque -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Ceremonial Belt, Stable Belt
The belt was owned and used by Pte Sean Farrow, and is created in regimental colours. Was worn over the dark green woollen jersey. Ceremonial Belt mounted on wooden plaque. Belt buckle is made of brass and is inscribed with "The Royal Australian Regiment" in the centre. The physical belt is coloured red and blue and made of a woven material. The brass plaque mounted on the wooden background reads 'Presented by 3206686 Pte Sean Farrow D COY 6RAR - 1990/91'belt, ceremonial belt, royal australian regiment, 6rar -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Medal Board, Ceremonial Medal Board for JJ Davis, 2001
John James Davis (J.J. Davis) was Australia's most decorated NCO in the Vietnam conflict. This plaque commemorates the deeds he performed and medals received.Framed ceremonial medal board for JJ Davis. The piece includes a service photograph of JJ Davis in uniform, a fabric patch with the Australian Coat of Arms, five metal pins and 13 replica medals as listed below. The information plaque states '5411313 WO1 J.J. DAVIS, SB St J, MM, JP - RAAMC - 30 JAN 1963 - 30 JAN 1986. The five metal pins are: 1. Returned Services League Australia 2. Returned Active Service 3. RAAMC 4. Royal Australian Army Medical Corps 5. Knife surrounded by laurel leaves. Replica medals included are: 1. Military Medal 2. Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75, Vietnam 3. Vietnam Medal 4. Defence Force Medal with 1st Clasp 5. National Medal 6. Australian Defence Medal 7. St John 12 Year Long Service Medal with five year clasp 8. Silver Star (Unites States of America) 9. Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star (South Vietnam) 10. The Armed Forces Honour Medal (2nd Class) (South Vietnam) 11. Civil Action Medal (2nd Class) (South Vietnam) 12. Vietnamese Campaign Medal 13. ACT Emergency Service Medal (2003 Bushfires) john jams davis, john james davis, j j davis, vietnam, nco, photographs, portraits, badges, medals -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Celebratory Plaque
A framed celebratory image detailing the campaigns and battle honours of the Australian Infantry Corps, with the most recent being South Vietnam Information sheet in the fame states 'Presented to MAJ GEN JC HUGHES, AO, DSO, MC, on the occasion of Maryang San Dinner. battle campaigns, maryang dinner -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Commerative Medal Panel
The Panel consists of 34 assorted replica medals and pins that relate to the Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV), from July 1962 - December 1972. The AATTV team was awarded various medal for meritous conduct throughout this period. Alongside the replica medals and badges are three information panels that detail the deeds of this group. The dedication panel reads 'Dedicated to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV), July 1962 - December 1972. aattv, australian army training team vietnam, vietnam, 1962, 1972 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Print, Kokoda Track Information Print
Depicting the Kokoda Track used by the Japanese to invade New Guinea.Framed print from 'The Australian' giving information around the Kokoda Trail. the australian, kokoda -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Print, Stretcher Bearers in the Owen Stanleys
Framed reproduction of the print held at the Australian War Memorial of the same name. stretcher bearers, owen stanley, papua new guinea -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Audio - Oral history interview - Tim Woods, Tim Woods Vietnam Oral interview
Tim Woods is a Vietnam veteran. Here, he recalls the anti-war sentiment and hostile public reception of troupes in the early 1970s despite Australia’s conscription policy – the National Service Scheme – which was eventually abolished in December 1972.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Anzac House for Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch on September 20, 2017 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.Tim Woods Vietnam Experiencesveietnam era, anti war sentiments, national service scheme, hostile public.conscription policy -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Large book - 459 pages, The Victoria Cross - Australia Remembers - Michael Madden, 2018
Maroon and black front & back covers with a cut out on front cover to show the original Victoria Cross medal of Martin O'Meara on inside page. 459 colour pages bring together each unique story of Australia's 100 VC recipients and of their families and communities they come from. The third page is signed To combined East Melbourne/Tramways RSL Thank you and signed by the Author - Michael C.Madden 22/4/2018. The bottom of this page is signed by Glenn Read, who purchased the book at Box Hill RSL on 22/4/18 for $79.99. Glenn then donated the book to Combined East Melbourne/Tramways RSL on 22/05/2018. P.4 is the forward by Doug Baird Father of Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG. Cameron was the 100th VC presented to an Australian Serviceman, for service in Afghanistan 2013 awarded posthumously. The back cover has a summary of the book contents and includes an acknowledgment of the contributions of Keith Payne VC AM KSJ in producing the book. Bottom of back cover is the Logo of Big Sky Publishing, TPI Association Badge who put the book together, A Bar code of ISBN 978-1-925520-98-9. -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Print Title Print Other Identifiers No identifiers Media No Attached Media Description Physical Description Framed print from 'The Australian' giving information around the Kokoda Trail, Kokoda Track Information Print
Historic articlePrinted copy of an article from the Print Title Print Other Identifiers No identifiers Media No Attached Media Description Physical Description Framed print fromaustralian kokoda campaign in wwll -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Equipment - AMF Tinned Emergency Rations, AMF (Australian Military Forces) EMERGENCY RATIONS
Olive Drab sealed tin with key to open stuck on top. To open the key slot is slid onto to a tab on the top left side. The key is then twisted around in a clockwise direction until the top is able to be peeled back, to access the contents (unknown) AMF (Australian Military Forces) EMERGENCY RATIONS NOT TO BE OPENED EXCEPT IN EMERGENCYtinned emergency ration -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - 002oh Item Type Audio Item Name Gavin Ryan’s Oral History of his tour in Afghanistan Title, Gavin Ryan’s description of his service in Afghanistan with the Australian Federal Police (AFP)
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Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Tool - Australian Machete
Used for clearing way when traversing thick scrub or jungle, long grass. Cutting down saplings, bambooPlastic Handle with safety rope, Steel blade,Scabbard with claspaustralian machette as used in wwii, korea, malaysia, vietnam -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Equipment (Sub-Item) - Pull through kit for cleaning L1A1 & L2A2 Self Loading Rifle (SLR)
1 Bottle O-158, LSA, Lube Oil Semi-Fluid, Mil-L-46000A Am 1, 9150-889-3522, LEHIGH CHEM . NUODEX DIV, TENNECO CHEM INC, DSA600-68-C-0225, PD-722, 4 OUNCES, SHAKE WELL. Marking on bottle base PLAX (each letter in a circle), 5. The roll of 4x2 is marked in section with red linesd. the segments are called 4x2 for ease of description but actually measure 4x13/4 inches or 45mm x 100mm. ! pull through kit for cleaning barrel and firing mechanism of l1 a1 & l22 a2 australian vietnam issue single shot and automatic versions. -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Replica Service Medals, In Memory of John Dalton Burke, Approximately 1998
ContextualNine (9) Campaign Medals and Three (3) additional badges 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Burma Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal 5. Australian Service Medal 6. Australian Active Service Medal 7. Korea Medal 8. United Nations Service Medal 9. Vietnam Medal 1. Leaf shaped badge attached to Korea Medal 2. Sword surrounded by leaves 3. Wing shaped cloth badge They are mounted in a frame.In Memory of John Murray Dalton Burke who served as 424506 POFF J.M. Burke RAAF 1942-1945 237656 Lt Col J.M. Burke RAR 1941-1974 Patron 1978-1988 & Hon. Life Member RAR Assn. (Vic Branch) "Lest We Forget"replica medals, korea medal, burma star, 1939-45 medal, defence medal, australian service medal, australian active service medal, united nations service medal korea, vietnam medal, royal australian regiment association, rar association -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Photograph - Photo, Moving Up The Lines
A Black & White photo mounted on dark card in a light wood frame. Image shows WW1 soldiers walking along a muddy track wearing full kit. Packhorses can be seen in the background, and landscape is littered with debris of war. 2nd Div. HQ Troop Moving Up The Line Somewhere in Belguim inscribed in white ink on mat boardbelgium, cart, second division headquarter troops, horses, ww1, australian soldiers -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Sepia Photo, Band of the 5th R.A. Inf.Bde. Passing through Bapaume 19 March 1917
Framed print of a hand coloured sepia photograph. Image shows a Brass Band playing instruments passing active soldiers in WW1. Soldiers shown are wearing many different service uniforms, Background of image shows urban area in ruins after presumed bombing raids. Colarts Sydney is inscribed on the image in left corner. "THE BAND OF THE 5TH AUST. INF. BDE. PASSING THROUGH BAPAUME ON THE 19TH MARCH, 1917" inscribed in white ink on the mat board. bapaume, brass band, ww1, 5th australian infantry brigade -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque - Chalk rock, This chalk is from the WW1 French trench system
A chunk of white Chalk Rock Mounted on a dark stained timber plaque Under the chalk is a dark coloured brass plateThis chalk is from the trench system at the Australian position, "Battle of Fromelles" 19 July 1916 Brass plate on back of item states " Collected and Presented by President Peter Fraser After His Tour Of World War One Battlefields - 2003"chalk, ww1, fromelles, trench system, france -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Work on paper - Newspaper, The Australian Military Newspaper TABLE TOPS (Australian Newspaper), 15th August 1945 Table tops sun set edition
newspaper laminated, for example, has news printed stories and photographs about the end of the war with a small tear on one side on four pages with single centrefold.Headline: IT'S ALL OVER/ Japan Accepts Allied Termsnewspapers, military press, 1945, japanese surrender, wwii, second world war, world war two -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, BRUCE DAVIES & GARY McKAY et al, VIETNAM The complete Story of the Australian War, 2012
10987654321, historical, isbn: 978 1 74175 028 7 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, David Horner & Jean Bou et al, DUTY FIRST-(A history of The Royal Australian Regiment), 2008
335.310994, historical, isbn: 9781 7415 3745 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, KEITH FENNELL et al, WARRIOR BROTHERS (My Life in the Australian SAS), 2008
355.0092, autobiography, isbn: 978 1 74166 794 3 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Sherriff Probert & John Probert et al, PRISONER OF TWO WARS (An Australian Soldiers Story), 2001
355.113092, historical, isbn:1 86254 554 5 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Lionel Wigmore & Bruce Harding et al, THEY DARED MIGHTILY (Full biographies of V.C. winners), 1986
355.1'342'0922, biography, isbn: 0 642 99471 4.