Legacy is a voluntary organisation of returned ex-servicemen formed in 1921 to care for the widows and children of those who served.A promotional bookmark issued by Legacy, a voluntary organisation of returned ex-servicemen formed in 1921 to care for the widows and children of those who served.. Part of a collection of bookmarks at Hymettus that covers a dozen examples of Legacy bookmarks in what is regarded as Australia's largest collection of bookmarks that numbered c.30,000 in 2024.legacy, charities, war service, volunteerism

Book, hard cover, paper brown. Dust cover cream & brown, photograph of soldier playing bugle. Title in black print. 225 cut pages, illustrated & black & white photographs.Victorian Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women (VAJEX) Dear Bill, in appreciation of your address to VAJEX Remembrance Night Dinner 20.11.94, Sol Rose, President. Walter Jona, Patron & President (Past) Dinner Chairman.books, military, history, jewry

Book issued for enjoyment of serving Servicemen. Item in the collection of Sgt P.L.James, refer Cat No 7446 for his service details.Small brown covered book of stories, poems and songs. 32 pages in black writing. On cover- picture of a person sitting on a crescent moon, inside of cover more green.Cover titles "Khaki Comedy & Newsy Nonsense" "By Semaphore"entertainment, semaphore

Journal issued by Commonwealth General Staff covering various aspects of Military Activities. Used as a training source by Military Servicemen.Brown A.4 size book with 201 pages issued May 1911 whose contents cover various aspects of Military Battlefield Donations. Cover has Commonwealth Emblem, Title, Volume No. and map covering Asian, African and Australian Zones. Military Journal in Red, large metal staples.Headed "The Commonwealth Military Journal Vol 1, May 1911. "Edited by General Staff (Training Branch), Commonwealth Military Forces Melbourne".passchendaele barracks trust, book, military training, ww1

Very early drawn up RULESof what now is RETURNED SERVICEMENS LEAGUE .RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH R.S.S.A.I .L.A .This object represents the beginnings of a most signifigant league ofSERVICE PEOPLE .An oblong cardboard covered 50 page handbook.Faded once red,cover .Some damage to top left hand cover.RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH of THE RETURNED SAILORS :SOLDIERS&AIRMANS IMPERIALLEAGUE of AUSTRALIA.[FRONT COVER]THE PREMIER PRINTING CO.PTY.LTD .

Pocket book belonging to G R Sands of Sea:Lake. These books were gifted to servicemen in WW2 by the Australian Comfort FundAn example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.Small red book with plastic canvas cover with black writing.On front cover: The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book. Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund. Inside written in blue ink: G.R. Sands 71023 Sgt. 401 Road Sea Lake Vic. NOK M.O Sands. DOB 2-1-23. Weight 12st 6lb. Height 6ft 4in.soldiers' pocket book, g. r. sands, australian comfort fund, ww2

Sewing Kit commonly called by Servicemen "Housewife kit" Item issued to Malcolm Stuart Angus No 3112710, served Vietnam..1) Cover .2) .3) .4) .5) Various coloured cottons green, yellow, beige +Khaki .6) small scissors .7) 31 buttons .8) 2 needle threaders .9) Thimble .10) 6 safety pins .11) Datning wool .12) Needles in Paper pack + Milward Gold Seal .13) Needles in plastic contianterhandcrafts - sewing, military equipment, house wife

Black and white photo of the Chinese Dragon in front of the Shamrock Hotel. One man is walking beside the Dragon's head carrying a stool. Date on the back is c 1950. Sign on verandah reads 'Australian legion of ex servicemen and women'. Both signs on tram post in middle of road read, 'All Cars Stop Here', (indication of a tram stop)photo, group, easter procession, peter ellis collection, chinese dragon, bendigo chinese association

This can opener was from the Vietnam War era. Utensils like this were issued with every ration pack to all servicemen and women.Utensils like this have social significance due to the ubiquity of their use in the field, therefore many Vietnam era veterans may have memories of their use. This item is in good condition and as such, is a representative example of a tool that was widely used. Spoon and blade opener, attached via a turned over piece of metal fashioned into a hinge below which there is a curved cut out with a point which attaches to the side of the can. Handle has two ridges presumably to aid handling of utensil. Punched hole (3 mm across) at end of handle possibly to attach via a string. Inscription on top of handle.Inscribed on top of handle "1966 CARR D[broad arrow]D/7330/66/010/0931"vietnam war, 1960s, utensil, ration, food

A grieving Greensborough woman is calling for improved support services for returned servicemen and woman after her ex-partner committed suicide.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.greensborough, returned servicemen and women, post traumatic stress disorder, ptsd, jesse bird, connie boglis

This Plaque was presented to the Shire of Ballarat by the "Carry On" club.This club,formed in 1932, to provide help for the welfare,rehabilitation and education of ex-servicemen.To aknowledge the help given to the "Carry On" club by the Shire of BallaratRectangular shape coming to a curved point at the base.This is dark wood on which is a wreath with the rising sun symbol in copper.beneath are the words CARRY ON in a flowing ribbon.At the base on a brass plate is inscribed,To the Ballarat Shire in Apreciation for your Help & Service. 16-12-1992.CARRY ON. Inscription - To the Ballarat Shire In Appreciation for your Help & Service 16-12-1992.carry on club.shire of ballarat.plaque

A weapon issued to Ghurka servicement. Often purchased as a souvenir by returning servicemen from Southeast Asia and later donated as a Mess decoration.Representative of souvenirs from WWII.Large knife with inward turned blade traditionally carried by Gurkha soldiers. Sheath is wood covered by leather. Includes two much smaller knives which fit into the top of the sheath.Blade is engraved with decoration.kukri, gurkha

Photos of march of Legatees / returned servicemen past Melbourne Concert Hall, assumed to be an ANZAC Day parade. Names and date unknown.A record of Legatees marching on ANZAC Day.Colour photo of men marching past the Concert Hall in St Kilda Road.anzac day, march

Common cigarette lighter amongst Australian Servicemen; facilitated calming within stressful situations ie smoking eased stress and fatigue.This lighter will have memories of great significance and feeling with soldiers who had used it after very stressful situations - it would have served to facilitate relief and calmness when most needed including some giving emotional escape from immediate circumstances..Silver lighter with engravings: angel on front and text on back: Silver metal, rectangular shape; flip top.Front: Engraving of classic woman with bird in hand. Rear: Engraved text: Ba Ria Nui Dat 67-68; Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for I am the evilest son of a bitch in the valley"".vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

The Victory Medal was issued to Servicemen who entered any theatre of war between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918.Circular Medal. (no ribbon.)Obverse depicts the winged figure of Victory. Reverse shows a circle of laurel leaves surrounding the inscription " The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919." Service # 727.Dvr. A. Griffiths 7L.H.R (Light Horse Regiment) A.I.F. on edge of medal. Trooper Angus Griffiths was hospitalised with gunshot wounds to his left arm and left thigh in an Egyptian hospital.

Standard issue item to cadet officers at RMC Duntroon and national servicemen officers when marching with unit colours at mess functions.Ceremonial black woollen peaked cap, flat top with red piping around the edge, black patent chin strap and red hat band. No badge.duntroon, cadet, officer, vietnam

H D Blmer was a prolific photographer of all aspects of Gippsland including scenery, industry, celebraations, servicemen and women, schools, portraitureBlack and white photograph of Howard Decimus Bulmer wife Helen Rutherford with their three children Bairnsdale Victoriagenealogy, businesses

The Patriotic Carnival was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from the 20th to the 27th of October to raise funds for the support of returned servicemen and their families. Early Settle families in Moorabbin Shire were generous supporters of local charities for returned service men and womenVoided round gilt and enamel badge with pin on back. The front has the Melbourne Cricket Club logo, ‘MCC’ in red and white at the centre; around on blue background, ‘PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL 1917’. The reverse has the makers name, ‘STOKES & SONS MELB’.Patriotic Carnival 1917 MCCmelbourne cricket ground, fundraising, returned service men, patriotic carnival

Pocket book was given to servicemen during the second world war. This copy belonged to Alwyn. Till. Item was catalogued with the documents and is now in the artifacts.A small red book 'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book' printed on cover. Book contains information useful to serving members. 'Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund' printed on bottom of cover.'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book'. Gift from the Australian Comfort Fund' RSL 624.6books, military

The Burma Star Association was formed as a British veterans' association for ex-servicemen and women who served in the Burma Campaign of World War II. Burma Star Association bottle green tie with printed logo.Logo reads: THE BURMA STAR / BURMA STAR ASSOCclothing, wwii, regimental associations

Document relates to the building of a memorial to Ex Servicemen and Women in front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Pall Mall Bendigo. Refer Cat No 8245.2Document 5 pages white paper black print re specifications for the building of a Monument at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo. Sub headings in the document cover materials, workmanship, insurance, setting and works, finish and lettering. Document stapled at top LH corner.brsl, smirsl, monument, specifications

The A.I.F.= The Australian Imperial Force and this newspaper was supplied free to the troops of the Australian Army Canteens Service. This issue is dated Saturday 22nd December 1941. It includes advertisments for businesses in Cairo and Alexandria; Egypt, Palestine and Syria. Page 2 includes a poem titled "This Holy Night" by Pte C.M. Walker; two sonnets by Rupert Brooke; a poem, "Waiting Dreams" by Pilot Officer J.A. Henderson RAAF and a poem by Lieut. David McNicoll AIF Abroad Air Mail - Palestine. Page 3 includes a message from General Sir Thomas Blamey, an article on the part women would increasingly play as a consequence of the emergency war policy; an advertisment for tobacco specially packed for overseas forces. Page 4 includes an article on Australian coastal cities being ready for raids. Page 5 includes an article about the Commonwealth of the Philippines and their defense which until 1946 lay with America. General D Macarthur was the Commander In Chief in the Philippines. Germany's "secret Weapon" legend. Page 6 includes "Dancing Dan's Christmas"; "Bluey and Curley" comic strip. Page 7 includes article "Rommel's Armoured Might Lies Strewn Over Libyan Sands" Page 8 includes an article: "All In Fun" - a revue - has begun a tour of Australian camps in Palestine and Syria. Page 9 includes articles "War Will Revolutionise Air Services In Australia"; a list - Greek Awards To AIF Officers and a cartoon by George Aria titled 'Jonah '. Pages 10&11 "Christmas 1941" - messages from prominent people: Mr Winston Churchill; The Govenor General (Lord Gorrie); The Prime Minister (Mr Curtin); Mininster for the Army (Mr Forde). Also photos of army operations and traditional family Christmas time. Page 12 &13 Articles regarding sport under the heading 'Australian Sporting Digest'. Page 14 A story - "The Gift of the Magi" - an O Henry Christmas Story. Also a greeting from Myer's of Melbourne and Adelaide to all Myer Men in the AIF Page 15 An article where General Blamey reassures Australia about its capability of defence. Page 16 A description of a battle by Australian sloop "Parramatta" with HMAS "Auckland" against enemy planes whilst they were escorting a merchant ship with a cargo of petrol during the Battle of Tobruk Page 17 & 18 Pages under the title 'ACK-I-FOOFS' (Articles submitted by soldiers: The real Rat of Tobruk - a rat trained by L/Cpl Jack Kneeshaw which he named "Goebbels"; poems and cartoons. Page 19 "Women of War" - photos of women at work filling in for men who have gone to war. Page 20 Xmas Greetings 1942-1942 - a 1942 Calendar signed by 14 members of the AIF, some with messages and including their Army Number. Twenty pages of news supplied free to the troops by the Australian Army Canteens Service.The last page is a calendar for 1942 with personal inscriptions and greetings of servicemen. Some inscriptions have I.D. Numbers ( VX35435 W. Johnston; QX20753 of Carmody ; VX40449 ; VX39637 N. Powell; VX32054 Blue Ernistson?; N?X23234 W.Cummins; VXthe a.i.f. news christmas edition 1941, australian imperial force, world war 2, australian army canteens service, general blamey, world war 2 - pacific war, world war 2 - phillipine islands, general d macarthur, emergency plans ww2 australia, secret weapons ww2, western desert ww2, australian imperial force - western desert ww2, civil aviation post ww2, air services australia, lord gowrie, governor general lord gowrie, prime minister john curtain, minister for the army - mr forde, cartoons 1941, women-in ww2, xmas greetings calendar 1941-1942, cairo 1941, palestine 1941, western desert 1941, advertisements 1941, middle east 1941

items in the collection re George Lunn VX76842 2/9 Fld Coy, refer Cat No 5581 for his service history..1) The Borneo book for servicemen, card cover 58 pages, maps, photos, contents are in 10 sections re aspects of life/service in Borneo. At rear is 4 pages of hand written notes possibly by a child. .2) Bok Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels and other verses, no covers, 102 pages, contains photos, stories and poetry, held together by 3 staples.booklets, borneo, fuzzy wuzzy

Pair of leather riding boots as issued to the Australian Light Horse servicemen during World War 1. These boots are designed to fit the feet and lower calf and are worn laced. They are made of tan coloured leather with leather soles and have leather laces. These boots were issued to Captain Lewis George Cole of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade (refer supplementary documents attached).world war 1, ww1, australian light horse, alh, cole

This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945. The RSL badge represents readiness to serve the crown, country and former comrades. It can be purchased however it should only be worn by returned service personnel.Metallic badge with enamel sections depicting a white shield with a red and gold coloured crown and the number "95" at the head of the shield. In the top corners of the shield are images of a leek, rose, thistle and shamrock. An image of a red ribbon with the words "Australia" is at the base of the shield. In the centre of the shield is a blue circle with the words "Returned Services League", encircling an image of three servicemen in gold coloured relief.Inscriptions on the back: "V Property of League Swann & Hudson Vic." "91382" And another inscription that is partly obscured and includes "Bad.....ns" ballarat, ballarat rsl, badge, returned services leage badge, rsl badge, uniforms

95-page booklet distributed by the R.A.A.F. in Australia to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War. The booklet contains text, illustrations and photographs. It covers topics such as: sport, politics, total war, allied troops came, big news stories, seasons and crops, landmarks changed, notable deaths, wartime slang, how money was raised, an outline history of the war etc..australia - second world war 1939-1945, australia -- history -- 1939-1945, australia -- politics and government -- 1939-1945.

Laminated coloured regimental photograph of an army contingent featuring 500 servicemen and women in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) sitting and standing on a tarmac, taken at the Somali Military Head Quarters. On the right side of the photograph is an image of the Australian Active Service Medal (AASM) and on the left is an image of the unit citation badge (both would have been awarded to the individuals in the photograph). Below and centre of the photograph - In text: Australian Forces Somalia / 24 Dec 92 / 11 May 93 / HQ AFS / 1 RAR BN GP / 1 RAR ** B SQN 3/4 CAV REGT RAAC ** COMD OBSN LIAISON GP 107 FD BTY 4 FD REGT RAA / 17 FD TP 3CER RAE ** DET 103 SIG SQN ** 1 BSG 3BASB ** DET 1 DIV INT COY / Below and left side of photograph - In cursive: ARCH FRALEY PHOTO peace keeping, somalia, hq afs 1 rar bngp

A pictorial history of servicemen & women during 1962 - 1972 whilst serving in South Vietnam. Lex McAuley, Author was born in 1939 in Innisfail, Queensland.Hard cardboard cover, khaki buckram with orange fly leaf. Front dust cover has a soldier carrying equipment, soldier on back has a rifle pointing straight upwards. 147 pages with cut edges & black print. Illustrated with black & white photos & maps. books-military-history, photography, illustrations, vietnam