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Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Memorial Seat at White Flat Oval
... football World War Two... to Corporal F.C. Clarke, who died of wounds during World War Two.... to Corporal F.C. Clarke, who died of wounds during World War Two ..."BALLARAT, Fri: Two days before Christmas Mr F. C. Clarke, of Victoria st, received from his son, Sapper F. Clarke, a message conveying Christmas and New Year greetings, and the assurance "all well." Mr Clarke has now been officially advised that his son died of wounds in New Guinea on December 24." [The Argus, 1 January 1944] The seat was moved to White Flat from the corner of Ballarat's Barkly and Young Streets around 2008.A digital colour photograph of a timber seat at the White Flat Oval. The seat is under a tree beside the A.E. 'Sonny" Mark Grandstand, and has a plaque fixed to it. It is a memorial to Corporal F.C. Clarke, who died of wounds during World War Two.ballarat, white flat, white flat sports ground, hickman street, south street, armstong street, oval, cricket, football world war two, world war, f.c. clarke -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - Audio Cassette, Joseph Karlick
... to fit in with the Communists after the Second World War. He... in with the Communists after the Second World War. He emigrated to Australia ...CD - Interview with Joseph Karlick in October 2006 by Meladie Farr. Joseph came from Hungary because he didn't want to fit in with the Communists after the Second World War. He emigrated to Australia in 1949 on a 10 Pound sterling deal.emigration, karlik, joseph, hungarians in australia, oral history migration program -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Painful memories linger on
... Anzac Day feature on Raleigh Armstrong, returned World War... Day feature on Raleigh Armstrong, returned World War 2 ...Anzac Day feature on Raleigh Armstrong, returned World War 2 serviceman and on five Mitcham servicemen who died in the war, and after whom some Mitcham streets have been named, [note: errors in the article corrected] by Salena Brunsdenarmstrong, raleigh edward, till, alwyn, loftus, owen spencer, bremner, william ross, peake, ronald mosely, vasey, george, young, joseph leopold, alwyn street, mitcham, owen street, mitcham, ross street, mitcham, ronald street, mitcham, vasey grove, mitcham, young street, mitcham, mcphee, peter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Coupon, c1947
... World War. They where issued for special purposes... to people in general during and after the Second World War ...Issued to Doris Pratt, Main Road, Doncaster East.|Ordinary Ration Card Number V A 843496|Special Clothing Coupon Issue No. V 50857|& coupons attached to card.Special clothing coupons issued by the Commonwealth of Australia in 1947. These were in addition to the ordinary ration coupons issued to people in general during and after the Second World War. They where issued for special purposes such as a serviceman on discharge or if people had lost clothing.Special Clothing Coupon Issue. Commonwealth of Australia 1947documents, cards -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Framed Embroided Handkerchief, WW2 embroidered handkerchief, Estimated date 1941
... world war two...Framed World War Two souvenir embroidered silk handkerchief...world war two australia army aif 1941 souvenir silk ...Framed World War Two souvenir embroidered silk handkerchief. A soldier aiming his rifle, done in black, is in the bottom left hand corner and an inscription with the Australian flag in the top right hand corner is done in black and red. The background is yellow.Souvenir to Australia. Army in Syria and Lebanon. AIF 1941.world war two, australia, army, aif, 1941, souvenir, silk, handkerchief, embriodery, syria, lebanon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - CIGARETTE LIGHTER , WORLD WAR TWO VINTAGE, HAND MADE. TRENCH ART
... CIGARETTE LIGHTER , WORLD WAR TWO VINTAGE, HAND MADE...Cigarette Lighter , World war two vintage?, Hand made... Cigarette Lighter , World war two vintage?, Hand made Trench art ...Cigarette Lighter , World war two vintage?, Hand made Trench art from military weaponry. 20mm in diameter. Anti tank?? Ammunition Note: Could be French Cigarette Lighter donated by Mrs D. Winspear on 18/08/1977 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... world war 2... during World War 2. ... in the Middle East during World War 2. middle east 2nd aif australia ...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
Photograph
... in the Australian Army during World War 2. These are brothers?? Captured... soldiers who served in the Australian Army during World War 2 ...1/ Photograph of two Australian soldiers who served in the Australian Army during World War 2. These are brothers?? Captured in Crete they were P.O.W.s. 2/ Ceremonial ribbon with the details WX 508 Pte L W Jones Sydney March 1940 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, E. R. Steen
... Roy Steen a World War 2 RAAF serviceman (refer to item 00308.1... and a photograph of Flying Officer Ernest Roy Steen a World War 2 RAAF ...Set of documents and a photograph of Flying Officer Ernest Roy Steen a World War 2 RAAF serviceman (refer to item 00308.1 to 00308.4). His enlistment date in the Royal Australian Air Force was 25/10/1940, and his service number 19398. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dressing, Shell
... A packaged shell dressing carried by World War 2 service... carried by World War 2 service personnel. This example was used ...A packaged shell dressing carried by World War 2 service personnel. This example was used by British RAF Regiment personnel training for airfield guard duties during the 1950s. The dressing is contained within a waterproof cover, giving instructions to open and directions for use. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dressing, Shell
... A packaged shell dressing carried by World War 2 service... carried by World War 2 service personnel. This example was used ...A packaged shell dressing carried by World War 2 service personnel. This example was used by British RAF Regiment personnel training for airfield guard duties during the 1950s. The dressing is contained within a waterproof cover, giving instructions to open and directions for use. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, WWII, Ann Smallpage, Ed Whiting and Norah Howard, Glen Stuart, 25 Apr 2005
... War - World War II... Whiting, Norah Howard. Anzac Day 2005. Panel discussion on World... discussion on World War 2. Recording duration 45:08. Audio PMHPS ...Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 25.04.2005. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speakers were Ann Smallpage, Ed Whiting, Norah Howard. Anzac Day 2005. Panel discussion on World War 2. Recording duration 45:08.war - world war ii, ann smallpage, edwin whiting, norah howard nee mallet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: WORKERS GUILD CERTIFICATE, 11th July, 1944
... Certificate'. Certifying that during the Second World War Shirley Lee... that during the Second World War Shirley Lee, a pupil at Golden square ...Photocopy of coloured 'Young Workers Patriotic Guild Certificate'. Certifying that during the Second World War Shirley Lee, a pupil at Golden square school No 1189, qualified as an effective member by raising £1 for War Relief objectives. Dated 11th July, 1944.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, 60th Anniversary of WW2 Medallion 1945-2005
... World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 Obverse depicts... with information relating to the issue. World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 ...The medallion was presented in 2005 by the Australian govt. to veterans who served in 1939- 1945. 2005 being the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2.Medallion in a presentation case with information relating to the issue. World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 Obverse depicts Commonwealth coat of arms, reverse design symbolises Navy, Army and Air Force through depiction of sea, land and air. 60th anniversary, ww2 service medal -
Mont De Lancey
Book, J D Publishing, The Shire of Lilydale and its Military Heritage: Volume Three, 2001
... Second World War... and its Military heritage - Volume Three - The Second World War.... Second World War Lilydale history Lilydale military history ...This collection of Lilydale's military heritage covers The Second World War: The war in Europe and the Middle East. It has sections on - Between the wars: The Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939, Local Militia Forces (1918 - 1939), The Coming of the War. It details The Homefront, Patriotic Welfare, Our Service Personnel, V.E. Day, and Locals in Australian Military History.A large yellow paperback book titled: The Shire of Lilydale and its Military heritage - Volume Three - The Second World War: The war in Europe & the Middle East. It has English and Australian crossed flags underneath the title at the top, with a black and white photograph of a soldier embracing his mother. Inside are black and white photographs of significant people, advertisements, militia facts and stories as well as a bibliography and index at the back. Pp. 339.non-fictionThis collection of Lilydale's military heritage covers The Second World War: The war in Europe and the Middle East. It has sections on - Between the wars: The Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939, Local Militia Forces (1918 - 1939), The Coming of the War. It details The Homefront, Patriotic Welfare, Our Service Personnel, V.E. Day, and Locals in Australian Military History.second world war, lilydale history, lilydale military history, military heritage -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... world war 2... in the Middle East during World War 2.... Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. middle ...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
Dressing, Wound
... A packaged medicated wound dressing carried by World War 2... dressing carried by World War 2 service personnel. This example ...A packaged medicated wound dressing carried by World War 2 service personnel. This example was used by British RAF Regiment personnel training for airfield guard duties during the 1950s. The dressing is packaged in a brown paper cover, giving instructions to open and directions for use. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Framed World War 2 Embroidered Banner, WW2 Embroidered Souvenir, Estimated date 1941
... Framed World War 2 Embroidered Banner...world war two...Framed embroidered banner – a souvenir of World War Two...world war two embroidery 1941 souvenir palestine mosque ...Framed embroidered banner – a souvenir of World War Two. A multi-coloured map of Australia, a bird carrying a letter, an Australian military badge, camels and a mosque are depicted on a dark blue background. At the bottom there is a photo, a 1939 associate badge, a dog tag and a brass plaque. 'In Honour of Corp Benjamin Ackroyd VX 5001. Souvenir of Palestine, The Mosque of Omar 1941.'world war two, embroidery, 1941, souvenir, palestine, mosque, omar -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (Item) - Photos various - Military, Civilian, Gliders, RC aircraft and models - WW2 RAAF public relations photos
... and models - WW2 RAAF public relations photos ... and models - WW2 RAAF public relations photos ..., Civilian, Gliders, RC aircraft and models - WW2 RAAF public ... -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pennant, Greetings from Australia
... World War 2... and kangaroo. World War 2 ...World War 2Triangular pennant made from wool felt. Maroon with blue strip on short side, wirh two blue tags. Greetings from Australia in gold lettering, with gold scroll containing the word Australia. 1943 in red lettering with an eagle in gold holding a rifle and bayonet in its tallons and a green kangaroo wearing a tin helmet and holding a rifle and bayonet.1943. Greetings from Australia. Eagle and kangaroo. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Pamphlet, Borough of Stawell, Civil Service of Thanksgiving, 1945
... World War 2... of Hostilities. Held at Stawell Wednesday 15 August 1945 World War 2 ...World War 2For the Cessations of Hostilities. Held at Stawell Wednesday 15 August 1945 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, COLES, G.J. Coles & Coy Limited, "Knitting for the Troops", 1939-1945
... World War 2...., scarf, skull cap. World War 2. Booklet Knitting Patterns WW2 G.J ...World War 2.Booklet - Paper, Black and white print and sketches, 15 pages.COLES, present "Knitting for the Forces" Containing complete knitting instructions for 3 pullovers, cardigan, Balaclava, Mittens, socks, scarf, skull cap.booklet, knitting patterns, ww2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, R. K. Churches
... in the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit during World War 2... Field Ambulance Unit during World War 2. Churches enlisted ...Collection of photographs which were the property of Ronald Keith Churches, service number VX34599, who was a Sergeant in the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit during World War 2. Churches enlisted on the 12th July, 1940 and was discharged on the 4th December, 1945. The 2/9th FA was formed on the 1st July, 1940 at Dandenong, Victoria and was initially based at Seymour (Puckapunyal). The 2/9th FA relocated to Bonegilla in September 1940 and embarked for Singapore in February, 1941. The men of the unit were taken prisoner by the Japanese in February, 1942. Churches spent the remainder of World War 2 as a POW in Changi Prison. -
Clunes Museum
Essay
... WORLD WAR 1 & 2 SHAPE CLUNES".... WORLD WAR 1 & 2 SHAPE CLUNES". local history document project ...AN ESSAY BY A WESLEY STUDENT, NO NAME PROVIDED. "HOW DID WORLD WAR 1 & 2 SHAPE CLUNES".local history, document, project essay, wesley college -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... , the 2/9th Field Ambulance, in early World War 2. (refer item.... This is possibly his unit, the 2/9th Field Ambulance, in early World War 2 ...Photograph from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599. This photograph is of Australian Army men being transported in an open truck. This is possibly his unit, the 2/9th Field Ambulance, in early World War 2. (refer item number 00320) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Craft - BROOCH, 1939 - 1945
... World War 2 Souvenir.... Military Forces. World War 2 Souvenir. Souvenir WW2 Brooch ...World War 2 Souvenir.Brooch - metal, diamond shaped filigree work. Australian Military Coat of Arms."AIF" Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.souvenir, ww2, brooch -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Pistol Holster, 1941
... World War 2 production... 1937 pattern webbing pistol holster A.M. M.E ?? 1941 World War ...World War 2 productionService issue item for the Regiment1937 pattern webbing pistol holsterA.M. M.E ?? 1941 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, War Medal 1939-1945
... World War 2 medal... 1939-1945 Full size medal, no ribbon VXIN World War 2 medal War ...World War 2 medalFull size medal, no ribbonVXINwar medal, ww2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, War Medal
... World War 2 issue... Miniature with ribbon World War 2 issue War medal WW2 ...World War 2 issueMiniature with ribbonwar medal, ww2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal Set
... World War 2 issues... Medal Australia Service Medal World War 2 issues Medals WW2 ...World War 2 issuesSet of 4 miniature medals with ribbons: 1939-45 Star Pacific Star 1939-45 War Medal Australia Service Medalmedals, ww2