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Bendigo Military Museum
Album - PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, WWII
The album collection belonged to Jack Smethurst VX28896 Australian Army Survey Regiment (Royal Australian Artillery). Refer 549.4, 550.2, 557, 558.6.548.1P. Green front, picture of mosque, photos of Syria. Green cord on side. MIxture of B&W photos and small postcards. Four loose B&W photos inside front cover. 548.2P. Black cover, silver inlay of David's Tower. Brown cord on spine. Tourist and Australian Army B&W photos. Six loose B&W photos between first and second pages. 548.3P. Black cover, silver inlay of Rachael's Tomb. Brown cord on spine. Two loose photos on back pages. Tourist and Army photos of Libya, Palestine and Syria.books-albums, photography-photographs, middle east, military history, royal australian artillery -
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Painting - FRAMED PRINT, Terrance Cluneo, c.1970
Wooden frame with glass front, coloured painting depicting the Battle of Kapyong.Battle of Kapyong, 3 Batt RAR Korea 23 - 25 April 1951 J A Martin 3-400103, 3RARmilitary history - army, kapyong, korea -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED WW2, 3 Nov 1942
Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH ON PAPER DEPICTING A GATHERING OF TROOPS AT "RAISING THE AUSTRALIAN FLAG AT KOKODA" 3rd November. Photograph details and information on "The Story of Kokoda" in black print on white paper below photograph. Frame: brown stain colour timber with decorative moulding. Dark green cardboard mount, glass front." photography-photographs/frame accessories, military history-army, ww2, kokoda, army -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Jack Smethurst enlisted in the AIF on 2.7.40 in the 2/1st Australian Survey Regiment. The 2/1st Australian Survey Regiment was a Royal Australian Artillery Regiment. On discharge from the AIF 13.5.46 his rank was Staff Sergeant. (Artillery Surveyor) Refer 549.4, 550.2, an older brother who died in WW1. 558.6.Medals, court mounted, set of (4) re J Smethurst. 1. 1939-1945 Star 2. Defence Medal 3. War Medal 1939-1945 4. Australian Service Medal"VX28896 J Smethurst"numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft, royal australian artillery -
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Administrative record - BOOKLETS & CERTIFICATES, C.WW2
Jack Smethurst VX28896. Refer 549.4, 550.2, 557.558.1 Certificate of Discharge VX28896 S/Sgt Jack Smethurst 558.2 Army pay book VX28896 Smethurst, Jack. Book no. 121582 558.3 Soldier's pay book VX28896 Smethurst, Jack. Pay book no. 80964. 558.4 Soldier's pay book VX28896 Smethurst, Jack. Pay book no. 543484. Yellow 558.5 Record of Service book VX28896 Smethurst, J. S/Sgt 558.6 Demob Procedure book. VX28896 Smethurst, J. Sgt. Book no. 420495documents-certificates, financial, service records, military history-army, royal australian artillery -
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Poster - Framed poster of badges, Anzac Day 1981
Poster produced “ with the compliments of the Herald and Weekly Times Ltd”Poster- paper, colour print of “distinguishing Badges of Australian Imperial Forces “ Plastic laminated. Mount- black painted edge MDF boardTitle to Poster “THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918”posters, military history ww1 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, MOUNTED VIETNAM, estimated 1969-1970
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF “THE VIETNAM DIGGER”Photograph- black and white photograph of a Vietnam Digger loaded with equipment. Beside photograph a black ink type written narrative. Photograph-plastic laminated. Printed title of photograph and narrative. Mount- black painted edge MDF BoardTypewritten- black ink. Photograph “ Sergeant P.J. Buckney. 10th December 1969- 10 January 1970” Title to narrative “THE VIETNAM DIGGER’photography-photographs, military history, vietnam war -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED, 1998
SGT JOHN HNERY LOCKETT, 38th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. Enlisted on 24th March 1916 in Mildura. Arrived France 22nd November 1916. Returned to Australia 5th August 1919.Photographs - collection of 5 photographs in a frame, black & white and colour. L - R , Left; a) a full portrait of Sgt. John Henry Lockett. b) 3 medals and ribbons. c) PM John Howard and JH Lockett, d) French Ambassador with Legion of Honour. e) Presentation Ceremony group. Black print on card - two information below photographs. Frame - brown stain timber frame with decorative moulding, dark green cardboard mount with dark red inner edge and 2nd mount, glass front.Black print on white card - 1. "SGT JOHN HENRY LOCKETT" -WITH SERVICE INFORMATION. 2. "Presentation of Legion of Honour to Mr J. Lockett at RSL Memorial Hall on 21st July 1998". with further ceremony information.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army -
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Equipment - EQUIPMENT CAMOUFLAGED, C.1990 -91
.1) Basic webbing. .2) Torch. .3) Backpack, Australian issue. Sniper bag, camouflage colours. .4) Alice back pack. .5) Water bottle, khaki colour plastic with screw lid, aluminium holder inside pouch. .6) Water bottle, khaki colour plastic with screw lid. .7) Millbank filter, khaki canvas, 2 metal eyelets. .8) Multi tool. Dole K.3) Auscam NSN No. 8465-66-135-0685. Written in red circle on back lower left corner: DOL 312 . Blue and white patch painted on back lower right corner. .7) 7 Aug 1991 ↑ NSC-8465-99-873-6663. .8) Victorinox.military equipment, containers - drink consumption -
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Poster - POSTER, FRAMED, 'KOKODA'
Poster documents "Kokoda/Courage, Endurance, Mateship, Sacrifice" with headings " THE KOKODA LEGEND', THE KOKODA CAMPAIGN', THE FUZZY WUZZY ANGELS', THE BATTLE OF ISURAVA'. Poster - Gold and white print on black background, illustrated with three black and white photographs of scenes along the Kokoda Track, L-R Soldiers Resting. Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel assisting a wounded soldier. View of the ascending track. Gold Rising Sun Badge below centre photo. printed information. Frame - brown stain timber with decorative moulding. Dark grey with outline of cream colour cardboard mount. Glass front.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history, ww2, kokoda -
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Poster - POSTER, FRAMED WW1, 10 jAN 1915
Title to Poster "ANZACS AT WAR/FALLEN ANZACS RISE A LEGEND/ THE 11th BATTALION AT THE CHEOPS PYRAMID IN EGYPT." Poster - Gold and white print on black background. Illustrated with large black and white photograph of the the 11th Battalion standing and seated at the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. On leaving Eqypt. Below photograph - seven examples of Rising Sun Badges in gold and information (white print) on the 11th Battalion AIF. Frame - brown stain colour timber with moulding. Black with white colour highlight, cardboard mount, glass front.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history, middle east, ww1, anzac -
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Accessory - HOLDER, BRASS, estimated Vietnam War
Item issued or bought by Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer 590.2.Device for holding brass buttons during cleaning when still on a uniform.Engraved "M Metherall"military-equipment, uniforms-maintenance, accessory -
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Footwear - AMERICAN BOOTS, estimated 1960's
Item brought home from Vietnam by Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer 590.2..1) US army issue high sided, black leather with green webbing sides. .2) Same as .1) (pair)"8xW-CIC"footwear, military, u.s -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Lennox Gallery 50061, Post WW1
THOMAS ROBINS HILSON. Refer Cat No 1516P for Service History also 1517.Large, dark, wooden framed photo of soldier in peak cap and great coat.On front: “THOMAS ROBINS HILSON No. 2088, 3rd Reo's 38th Batt AIF. Enlisted 22.03.1916 aged 18, Discharged from AIF 8.8.1919. Donated by Mrs Reay Joyner” On back in black texta: Information.photography - photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, hilson -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, C. WW1
Heavy wooden frame, brown with khaki border, glass front, sepia photo showing ruins in Ypres Belgium.“The Great War 1914-1919 Ruins of the Cathedral and Cloth Hall Ypres, Belguim October 23 1917”photography - photographs, frame accessories, military history - souvenirs, ypres, cloth hall -
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Book, William Blackwood and Sons, With Kitchener to Khartum, 1901
Volume 3 of The Works of George Warrington Steevens.Red buckram cover with title in black letters. 326 pages with cut edges. Contains coloured maps.Inside on 2nd page: Percy H Morcom 26.1.'02 from A.M. with many happy returnsbooks - history, military -
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Book - BOOKS, Allan S Walker, Australia in the War of 1939 -1945. Series 5 Medical, 1) & .2) 1956; .3) 1957; .4) 1961
Medium red buckram covers with dark maroon plastic covered dust jackets. .2) Dust jacket is lighter shade of puce. Titles on front & spines. Illustrated with photos & maps. .1) Vol I Clinical Problems of War, 726 pages .2) Vol II Middle East and Far East, 701 pages .3) Vol III The Island Campaigns, 426 pages .4) Vol IV Medical Services of the RAN and RAAF, 574 pages.3) Fly leaf stamped in ink, oval shape: Returned Services League Memorial Hall Bendigobooks - history, military, medical -
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Book, R P Searle, The Second Twenty - Fourth Australian Infantry Battalion of the 9th Australian Division, 1963
Dark green buckram hard cover with illustrated end papers in dark greens & white. 378 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & some diagrams. Photo of Editor on fly leaf & coloured photo & article stuck onto following fly leafs.Between pages 20 - 21 a slip of paper bearing legend 2nd 24th Bat. Frank Burdon 215692 Overleaf: Killed in action or died of wounds in WW2 (376) On end paper, front, stamped: A O Smith 156 Templeton St Wangaratta 3677 Handwritten: Donated by Laurie Schillingbooks- history, military -
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Book, Doran & Company, Revolt in the Desert, 1927
Brown buckram hard cover, title in black letters. Illustrated end papers, 333 pages with cut edges, black & white illustrations.On front end paper: C F Morath Healesville Vic 1930books- history, military -
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Book, C O Badham Jackson, Proud Story - The Official History of the Australian Comfort Fund, 1949
The Australian Comforts Fund official history documents the organisations role in caring for all fit & well members of the Australian Forces during the Second World War.Blue buckram hard cover, title in gold letters on spine only. 336 pages with cut edges, black & white illustrations.books- history, social, military history -
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Book, Stephen H Roberts, Challis Professor, University of Sydney, The House that Hitler Built, 1937
Dark blue buckram hard cover, not illustrated, 380 pages.lTo Jack with every good wish for Xmas and the New Year from Frannie Xmas 1938.books- history, military -
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Accessory - MEDAL SET, FRAMED, Post 2000
Three Korean medals and U.S Unit Citation are displayed in a wooden grain plastic frame with glass front & cardboard back. Wire handing strap on back.: “United States Presidential Unit Citation”numismatics- medals - military, documents-citations, frame accessories, korea, us -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Lennox Gallery Pty Ltd C/N 49592, Post WW1
WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM No 2544 enlisted in 5th reinforcements 58th Batt on 11.6.1916 age 32 years. Embarked for England 25.9.1916. Embarked for France 2.1.1917, hospitalised 22.2.1917 with Gastro Enteritis, embarks for France 30.8.1917, listed WIA and missing 25.9.1917 Polygon Wood. Classed KIA by a Court of inquiry in the Field 25.9.1917.Tan wooden frame with carving, glass front, cardboard backing & hanging cord. Sepia photo of soldier in uniform, jacket, trousers, puttees, boots & peaked cap. Flag draped in background.On front: “WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM, No 2544, 5th REO's 58th Batt AIF, Enlisted 11.06.1916, Report KIA 25.09.1917 at Polygon Wood” On back in black biro: “WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM” info. Sticker on back: Lennox Gallery Pty Ltd, C/N 49592photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, shufflebotham -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1970
Rectangular, gold coloured frame of an Army Mack truck prime mover.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history, mack, -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, 1939 - 41
Typed history attached.Wooden frame, glass front, black cardboard backing. Group portrait of 29 members mounted on grey backing.On front: “A Portrait of the 21st Anti Tank Coy WWII” Written on back: (PBKS photo Bill 14 Aug 2014) photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army, anti tank -
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Certificate - OFFICERS CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, 1939
Certificate in black plastic frame, white cardboard, glass front relating to the appointment of a soldier to be an Officer in the Australian Army.“To Daniel F V Hufer, Active CMF. Award Lieutenant Rank Appt by Defence Act 1903. Entered in Register of Patents No 69, page 509 on 2nd of May 1939.”documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history-army, officer, hufer -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, C. 2010
B&W photo showing two ex soldiers on Anzac Day 1990. Underneath is "Anzac Day 1990" followed by the names and service numbers of the men. Photo is set on an A4 sheet with black edge, frame is black wood."Edward (Teddy) Pearson NX7784-2400019" "Stanley Ronald Johns V518343-3400189-36639"photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, anzac day 1990, pearson, johns -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, 1924
Paper printed certificate in a brown rectangular wooden frame with gilded interior relating to the appointment of a soldier to be an Officer.“Appoints Roy McIntosh Shadforth to Lieutenant with seal of Gov General. Entered into Register of Patents 24/7/1924.” On rear of brown paper: “Trust No 65”documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history-army, officer, shadforth -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF SURRENDER MOUNTED, 6/9/1945
Copy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and Adjacent islands 6th Sept 1945Signed by Vernon Sturdee, LT General First Australian Army and Commander in Chief Japanese Imperial Southeastern Army (signed in Japanese characters).documents-certificates, japan, military history, surrender -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Photograph of WAAAF marching through Melbourne October 1941
Framed photograph of "WAAAF Marching through Melbourne October 1941" Photograph - copy of black and white photograph depicting the" WAAAF (in uniform) marching through Melbourne October 1941". Frame - Timber, mid brown colour stain, glass front. Mount - black cardboard.Printed label in mount below photograph "WAAAF (in uniform) marching through Melbourne October 1941"frame accessories, military history - airforce, women, photography, ww2