The AIF News was issued by the Army Canteen Services, free to Australian Troops during WW2. It contains Military News and a mix of cartoons, crosswords and letters similar to home newspaper. Aim to keep troops informed and increase morale. magazine often sent home to family. Items in collection relating to David Peterson.1-11. Tabloid size newspaper. Faded white to yellow in colour. Usually about 16-18 pages in content with black and white photos, black writing and some highlighting in red covering May 1942 to Jan 1943. 12. Is smaller magazine supplement issued Christmas 1942 mainly pictorial in black and white and red covering photos of Egypt, Palestine and Syria.All have been sent home to family and written on back; Mrs C. J. Penney 95 Shaftesbury Parade, Thornsbury W17, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (or some variation)newspaper, aif

WW1 memento of embroidered doiley. Circa 1917. Sent to the troops overseas by their loved ones. A WW1 memento sent to the troops overseas by their loved ones. Circa 1917. Made of coarse white net cotton, with embroided words "Success to the Allies" "Success to the Allies" embroided on the cotton doiley front face. ww1, ww1 1914-1918, memento to loved ones ww1, cotton embroidered doiley.

This pattern bayonet was used by Australian troops in World War One and Two and the Korean War. British model 1907 bayonet with leather scabbard - overall length 550mmMA 1907 x MA 4 42wwi, wwii, korea, australian

The Huey (Iraquois) helicopter was the major travel mode for Australian troops during the Vietnam War.Troops in the Vietnam War relied heavily upon the Huey helicopters and their crews for transport, resupply, medivacs of the wounded or killed and fire support.Framed picture of Huey helicopter flying over South VietnamPlate describing donor; signatures of crew.vietnam, vietnam war, helicopter, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

From information Book - "Readers Digest/Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300. Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil painting, depicting colour, the dawn landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Anzac Cove. Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "CHARLES EDWARD DIXON (1872-1934). The Landing at Anzac. April 25th 1915". 1915. Successful British Maritime Painter.framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary

A black and white photograph of the Crew Chief, Cpl Allan Hudson, of an RAAF No 35 Squadron Caribou at his post in the front of the plane contemplates the job at hand, of this 005 mission, of the "Mekong Milk Run". The daily tasks included transport of cargo, troops and civilians.photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, cpl allan hudson, mekong milk run, gibbons collection catalogue

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2003. Hospitality: the staff and friends of the G.J. Coles store in Mitchell street, Bendigo entertain troops from the army camps around Bendigo at a dance in the Railway Institute Hall; circa 1940. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Leaflet dropped from German/Italian aircraft on to Australian troops defending El Alamein during 1942. These propagander leaflets were designed to lower moral of defending troops, but were generally unsuccessful. This item relates to the history of the defence of El Alamein by Australian Forces in the Middle East 1942, and the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese in 1942.Printed paper, colour black white. top of pamphlet depicts a stylized platypus and boomerang - the 9th Division's Formation Sign, with text below. Printed on pamphlet "Diggers! / you are defending / Alamein Box! / What about / Port Darwin?" world war two, el alamein, propaganda, leaflet, plane drop, port darwin, diggers, platypus, boomerang

The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops.Khaki jacket with 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment colour patches and "A" insignia, Rising Sun collar badges, "Australia" epaulette titles, metal buttons and World War One ribbon bar.uniform, 13th, aif, wwi, world war one, light horse

The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops.Black and white photograph of a section of 13 Light Horse in France.military, wwi, world war one, light horse, france, cavalry

The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised in Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted TroopsBlack and white photograph of horse line with building and tents in the background. Thought to be 13th Light Horse.military, light horse, horses, aif, wwi, great war

The Magazine "Fragments from France" was produced during WW1 and was basically a comic and sold to troops at the front..1) Titled - "Fragments from France" No. 4 - green cover and 36 pages inside of various cartoons. A cartoon on front and a poem on the back. .2) Titled "More Fragments from France" by Capt Bruce Bairnfather. Dark green magazine with 42 pages. Inside cover is some ads and cartoon on front and series of cartoons and a foreword inside. This is 2nd Edition..1) On front No. 4, The Bystanders "Fragments from France" by Capt Bruce Bairnsfather, Price on back. .2) On front "More Fragments from France" by Capt Bruce Bairnsfather. .3) On front "The Bystanders Fragments No. 5" by Bruce Bairnsfather.magazine, fragments from france, cartoons, ww1

HM Transport A7 is the "MEDIC". Ships newspaper distributed to troops on journey from Australia to England.Newspaper - Fawn paper, black typed, print, 4 pages."The Dixie" No. 4 HM Transport A7 at sea. February 14, 1916.newspaper, ww1

This type of bayonet was reputed to have used by British troops during the ill fated Zulu War.Long lived extensively used during its llfe.Bayonet Sword 1860 Martini Henry Rifle. The pattern 1853/ 72 was called a brushed model as they were modified from 20mm diameter to 18.1 mm diameter by a process then called brushed to fit the new martini henry rifle. The 2nd battalion 24th foot had been in south Africa longer and still had the older pattern bayonet instead of the newer 1876 pattern socket bayonet which had been issued to 1st battalion at Isandlawana The M1853/72 Martini - henry bayonet comes complete with a brass mounted leather scabbard.(No scabbard included with this example) 1860 Martin Henry Bayonet Sword.(No scabbard included with this example)martine henry bayonet, circ 1860

Kaiser inspecting the troops on the Somme 1917. The film that this print is from, was confiscated from a prisoner of war.Rare photograph of The Kaiser inspecting troops at the Somme. Of historical significance.Black & White photographic print.On reverse is written: Ñ'oublions jamais! ( "Never Forget") Somme 1917the kaiser, somme, ww1, german, soldiers, pickelhaube, helmet, military, inspection, somme, 1917, world war 1, war

This photograph depicts HMAT Nestor departing Melbourne 2nd October 1916 with Australian Troops During WW1 HMAT Nestor mainly carried troops to England including the 6th reinforcements of the 57th 58th & 60th Battalions, 16th reinforcements of the 21st 22nd 23rd & 24th Battalions and 21st reinforcements of the 5th 6th 7th & 14th Battalions.During World War I HMAT Nestor was a troopship for the Australian Expeditionary Force, and in World War II evacuated British children to Australia. She completed her final round voyage to Australia in 1950. Carved timber frame containing sepia coloured photograph of ship being towed by tug boat from wharf crowded with people HMAS NESTOR Departed Melbourne 2nd October, 1916 History on paper attached to glass,hmat nestor, troopship

The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised t Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5ht Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and lather Australian Corps Mounted Troops. Black and white photograph of five people in a horse drawn cart including three soldiers of the 13th Light Horse Regiment. " 13 ALH members in England.

The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised t Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5ht Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and lather Australian Corps Mounted Troops.Black and white photograph of nine soldiers on horseback. All are wearing great coats and possibly there is snow on ground." 13 ALH members France "

The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised t Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5ht Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and lather Australian Corps Mounted TroopsBlack and white photograph of soldiers of 13th Light Horse sitting on steps of building. Back row L to R: WO1 ATA Pattinson, WW Woodward,, Signal Sgt HD Ford. Centre row: ( unknown ) SQMS R Christie, Sgt. JD Morey, WO11; Front row ; Trumpeter Sgt CJ Rennie;WO11 A Hamilton, Sgt W , Gardiner

The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised t Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5ht Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and lather Australian Corps Mounted TroopsBlack and white photograph of horses in rail wagons. Probably taken in France during the move of the 13 ALH from Marsailles to the Western Front 1916.

Educational Journal published and distributed free fortnightly to Australian and Allied troops during WW2 1941-1946Small grey and red journal with photograph of male soldier wearing turban.Vol 5 No 6 23 Nov, 1942salt, army journal, ww2

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

Educational Journal published and distributed free fortnightly to Australian and Allied troops during WW2 1941-1946Small red and blue journal with sketch of a soldier in a slouch hat holding two fingers up.Vol 7 No 2 27 Sept, 1943 Special Second Birthday Issuesalt, army journal, ww2

Badge commemorating the Sandakan death marches, one of the worst atrocities suffered by Australian troops during WWII.Australian prisoners were sent to Sandakan in 1942 to build an airstrip. At first they were treated reasonably well. Gradually, however, rations were reduced and bashings increased. By late 1944, with Allied forces advancing toward Borneo, the Japanese decided to send about 2,000 Australian and British prisoners westward to Ranau, in Borneo’s rugged interior. Weak and sick prisoners staggered for about 260 kilometres along jungle tracks. Many died on the way, their bodies never recovered. Those unable to continue were killed; those too weak to march had been left behind in Sandakan, where all died or were killed. Only six – all Australians – out of about a thousand sent to Ranau survived the war. The Sandakan “death march” remains the greatest single atrocity committed against Australians in war.Circular badge with green background and black text and figures. Six soldiers are silhouetted next to a tree. Safety pin clasp on back."LEST WE FORGET" "Sandakan Ranau / Death March"pow, world war two, death march, sandakan death marches, borneo

Convalescent troops mostly suffering heads wounds and nursing staff at an unknown Military hospital in England, 1917.Black and white print of injured soldiers

Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B & W and colour various sizes some are reprints of originals. Two are ships in harbour. One re troops unloading from a landing craft. One of twin very large Japanese gun in a concrete emplacement. Nine aircraft various mostly fighters.On rear of one, "Inland sea Japan"photographs, bcof, japan

Juvenile fiction, diary of a 14 year old soldier to land at ANZAC Cove 25th April 1915. The book is dedicated to the Fighting 10th/1st AIF, 3rd brigade and Clifford Claudias Schroder 1st Div Signal Company.Book, soft cover cardboard, dark green and black print on front, spine and back covers, front cover illustrated B & W photograph of “Troops landing at Gallipoli Cove Gallipoli 1915”, back cover has small black silhouette of a slouch hat.books military, history, juvenile fiction, ww!

In hist drawing Victor records the horrors of war, his friendships, his fears and the story of Australia's most legendary military campaign. Soft cover, cardboard, black, khaki colour print on front, back and spine. Front dover illustrated with black and white photograph of Troops landing at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 1915. Small drawing of uniform hat on back cover. 236 pages cut plain.Front title page - hand written in black ink - "Tyra Collard". books, military history

1st photo - CO 4 RAR with PM (Holt). 2nd photo - troops crossing bamboo bridge 1965. 3rd photo - Claret patrol Borneo. Brief history of the unit deployment to Malaysia and Borneo Oct 1965 to Oct 1967. Includes Honour Roll.4 rar, malaysia and borneo, 'claret' patrols (top secret), poster, information board