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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH 38th BN, C Fitch Official Photographers, C. 1941
Black & white photo of 30 members in full uniform, slouch hates & jackets. Photo mounted on fawn cardboard background.Handwritten in white on plaque, bottom centre: “6th PLN, A COY, 38TH BTN, SEYMOUR JULY 1941” On back in ink: “P J PALMER 2nd Row 3rd from Left” Photographer: “C FITCH, 4 Racing Club Lane, Melbourne”photography, 38th bn, 1941 -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Journal - Churchill Island farm expenditure 1941-2
Record of farm expenditure, 1941-2 for Churchill Island farm owned by Harry Jenkins 1936-1963.Shows historic farm activity on Churchill IslandJournal with red title print and red spine showing farm expenditure 1941-2.churchill island, farming history, farm economics, farm activity, journal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - Casterton Racing Club Cup Meeting, 1941, May-41
Small booklet, cardboard cover, orange print, official programme for Casterton Racing Club Cup Meeting, 28 May 1941casterton, racing club, programme, cup, 1941 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Tobruk Siege Medal, 1941
The Tobruk Seige medal - known as the "T'' Medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand and Polish troops who saw action at Tobruk between April and December 1941. T shaped Silver Medal with Tobruk Seige 1941. The ribbon is khaki with light blue and maroon stripes. The medal is issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association. That makes it un-official. It is however recognised. M. Davis (recipient) on rear side of medal. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, 296 Mitcham Road, Mitcham, 1941
Auction leaflet of a new brick veneer house at 296 Mitcham Road, Mitcham.Auction leaflet of a new brick veneer house at 296 Mitcham Road, Mitcham along with 5 villa sites and a shop site by auctioneers Edward Haughton Pty Ltd and Drake & Co. on 5 Jul 1941.Auction leaflet of a new brick veneer house at 296 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. mitcham road, mitcham no. 296, orient avenue, whitehorse road, mitcham, drake co., edward haughton pty ltd -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Letter - "Notice to Recruits"
This object relates to Leslie James FIMMEL. He was born on 19/01/1922 in Warracknabeal, VIC. Leslie James served in the Army (V225108) enlisting on, 05/11/1941 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7 AUST INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 19/06/1946. Leslie James FIMMEL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is A FIMMEL.Dated Horsham, 28/10/1941second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - SYMPATHY CARD, Edith Roberts, 3 Dec 1941
Dental Surgeon " Mervyn Clive Townsend" was KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/1941 by a German Raider. Refer Cat No 2313P for Townsends service.White folded card to Mrs. Townsend in relation to the death of her son, Plain white with black line on top left corner. No contents inside.Signed: " Edith Roberts" Address: "27 Haslam Street, N. Williamstown W16 Dec 3rd 1941" hmas sydney, hsk kormoran, ww2, mervyn clive townsend -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Black and White photograph, Possibly Dept of Defence photograph, Nhill RAAF Base
The Nhill RAAF Base was built during WWII as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS Scheme)This is believed to be the first aerial photo taken of the RAAF Base. Aerial photograph of the Nhill RAAF base thought to be taken late 1941 or early 1942. Notice that only two of five Bellman Hangers have been built and trees have not been planted along the driveway into the base.raaf, 1941, base -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Poster, Siege of Tobruk, 1980
Siege of Tobruk 1941 Limited Edition Poster No. 0768 produced for the World Reunion of the Rats of Tobruk Association 1980Commemorates the Battle of TobrukBlack plastic frame containing photocopy of Map in centre with circles in each corner with images of soldiers and a symbol in lower right corner.Biographies of: Major General Leslie J Morshead - Tobruk Fortress Commander and Lieut General Erwin Rommel - Commander, German Afrika Korps. Map of Battle Zone. Lithographic of Corporal J.H.Edmonson VC - 2/17 Battalion.tobruk, 1941 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Department of the Army - Military Board, 24 April 1941
More or less duplication obtained from ASIO, obtained by Arthur and Lurline Knee, from the Military Board Chief of the General Staff Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne 24 April 1941. Marked SECRET. no action considered necessary.Clear plastic folder, the 14 page translation of extracts from the record of the German Internment camps in Australia - confiscated from F. Hoenemann 22 February 1941.Found in a Sydney Hotel.f. hoenemann, department of the army, early internment organisation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Internment Camp Christmas Program, Phillharmonisches Orchester Internierungs-Lager Tatura, 1941
The orchestra consisted of German male civilians interned as "Enemy Aliens" during World War 2. Those interned in 1941 were former Australian residents and New Guinea missionaries.The program indicates the caring attitude of the Australian authorities in permitting the acquisition of musical instruments, and the encouragement offered to the internees in order to produce the concert. Original single page paper program with printed list of orchestral items to be performed by the camp orchestra,19th.and 20th. July 1941, in Internment Camp 1, Tatura. Also lists the names of the members of the orchestra and their instruments.Nil. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Poster
Poster displaying colours and symbol patches of A.I.F Units who fought at the Seige of Tobruk between APRIL-DEC 1941A chart showing the "Tobruk T" patches of the Australian units that took part in the siege of TobrukTimber framed poster of Army colour patches with AIF Badge and two flags centered at topSeige of Tobruk A.I.F April-Dec 1941seige of tobruk, ww2, unit colours and patches, army, rats of tobruk -
Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Diary, L. A. Reynolds, J. N. Preston HMAS Vendetta, Mid 20th Century
John Nesbeit Preston was born on 5 October 1897 in Gisbourne, New Zealand. He served in the RAN from 1919 to 1942. He served on the Stuart (Vendetta) from 1941 - 1943.This diary is a significant primary source detailing the daily life of J.N. Preston's service for the RAN on the HMAS Vendetta and other vessels during World War II. It represents a detailed account of his travels and experience of war.A small diary with a navy cover. Hand written entries begin 9th January 1941. Describes J. N. Preston's daily life, routine and experiences during his service from 1941 during World War II. "Diary" stamped on front cover. Made in Australia. "L.A. Reynolds/ For Music/ Records/ Instruments/ Allan's Pianos/ Murray St, Colac. CAR 14150j. n. preston, hmas vendetta, world war ii, geelong naval and maritime museum -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 5/08/1941 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Sturt St streetscape from near Dawson St, after a snowstorm, looking east.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of the Sturt St median strip looking east from near Dawson St during a snow storm on 5-8-1941. Has tram 27 in the far distance. On the right hand side are Harry Davies Co and Scott Chemist buildings. Thought to be a Wal Jack photo as it is his handwriting on the rear, but no negative number. See image i2 for rear of photograph.On rear of photograph in ink "Ballarat No. 27 Sturt St, in snow scene 5th August 1941"trams, tramways, sturt st, snowstorm, tram 27 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS, HMAS SYDNEY, Personal Letter TOWNSEND, C.1941
Letter written by "Mervyn Clive Townsend", Dental Surgeon, KIA HMAS SYDNEY. Refer Cat No. 2313P for his service details. HMAS SYDNEY was sunk 15 Nov 1941 by German Raider Kormoran. Letter sent to family, parents Edward and Muriel Townsend..1) Letter written on white paper. In black writing on one side blank on other. Stamp of circle and anchor and name of ship in blue. .2) Letter written on blue paper with handwriting in blue. Blank on one side and writing on other with stamp of circle and anchor plus ships name..1) Stamped HMAS SYDNEY and dated 5 April 1941. Top of page A - stamp of small circle with an anchor inside it. .2) Stamped HMAS SYDNEY - dated 7 Nov 1941. Top of page, a stamp of small circle with anchor inside it.hmas sydney, letters, ww2, mervyn clive townsend -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Commemorative medal Tobruk, 1991
The Siege of Tobruk Medal was originally available to Australian, New Zealand, British, Indian and Polish troops who saw action during the Siege of Tobruk, between April and December 1941. The medal was commissioned and issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association in 1977. The medal was available to 18 BDE, 24 BDE, 26 BDE, 2/1 PIONEER's and other miscellaneous units. Some RAAF, Free French Air Force and Canadian personnel attached to the Royal Navy were included.This is not an official medal. Commemorative medal issued on the 50th Anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk, in clear plastic presentation case. Surround. Siege of Tobruk. 1941 - 1991 50th Anniversary 1941 - 1991tobruk, rats of tobruk -
Melbourne Legacy
Work on paper, Handwritten sheet music, 194
Handwritten sheet music played in Changi Prison. It was stored with sheet music that came with the 'Changi violin' donated by the family of Roy Arnel. It was on display in 2nd floor function room until 2024. The music was written on the reverse of a letter dated 4 January 1941, on the letterhead of 'The Batavia Sea and Fire Insurance Co Ltd'.A record of life in a POW camp and that paper was so scarce they used whatever they could find to write on.Handwritten sheet music on the reverse of a letter dated 4 January 1941.changi prison, pow, music -
Melbourne Legacy
Work on paper, Handwritten sheet music, 194
Handwritten sheet music played in Changi Prison. It was stored with sheet music that came with the 'Changi violin' donated by the family of Roy Arnel. It was on display in 2nd floor function room until 2024. The music was written on the reverse of a letter dated 20 March 1941, on the letterhead of 'The Batavia Sea and Fire Insurance Co Ltd'.A record of life in a POW camp and that paper was so scarce they used whatever they could find to write on.Handwritten sheet music on the reverse of a letter dated 20 March 1941.changi prison, pow, music -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Ashtray
Example of trench art, an ashtray made from brass (possibly originally recovered from a used munition cartridge). The finished item has been engraved with the RAAF insignia and motto and the words "EGYPT 1941".This small ashtray has been engraved with the RAAF insignia and motto and the words "EGYPT 1941". -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch, F. Schonbach, 1941
Hay Camp, NSWSketch of Hay Camp 1941dunera boys, hay camp nsw -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal in white box, Corporal Percy Kiely, c1977
The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977 to troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. Medal issued posthumously to Corporal Percy Angus KIELY VX48300 Born 30/1/1906 at Wangaratta who served with 2/23 Battalion in the MIddle East and New Guinea. Percy died on 25/4/44 from a fractured skull and brain haemorrhage when struck by a falling limb of a tree on 21/4/44 at Whitfield. The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977. The Tobruk Siege medal known as the T medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand and Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. T shape medal in silver metal with cream coloured ribbon with red and light blue strip Tobruk Seige 1941tobruk, t medal, ww2, percy kiely, 2/23rd battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - XMAS CARD AND ENVELOPE, 1941
The cards relate to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details and Miss McLURE..1) Envelope, faded blueish colour, stamped by censor in top left corner and signed. Stamped by P.O appears to be 16 Dec 42. Envelope addressed to "Miss A.E McClure 40 York St Prahran TI Victoria Australia." .2) Christmas card, folds in half, yellow ribbon at fold, front has colour patch at top, under "Second Australian General hospital AIF, Middle East Christmas 1941." Inside, photo of lake and boats. Printed with "Season's Greetings," handwritten message included..2) "WIshing you a Merry Christmas & a Bright & Happy New Year 1941, from John to Addie."cards, xmas, 2nd agh -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Conductress School - MMTB - 1941
In mid 1941, the MMTB commenced to employ females as Conductresses to alleviate a man power shortage as result of the Second World War. The first 8 commenced training at Hawthorn Depot during August and commenced work on 4 September. See reference for more details on the use of female staff. A MMTB Poster "Melbourne Tramways Past & Present" identifies that the instructor was G. S Boardman and the photo was taken by The Herald.Yields information about the first group to trained as conductresses during 1941.Black and white photograph of 8 women trainee conductresses and Instructor - August 1941tramways, trams, crews, conductors, conductresses, training, world war 2, mmtb -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1941
image of soldiers wearing shorts loading stretcher into rear of vehicle most likely taken during the middle east campaign in 1941 one of whom is possibly Francis Williams VX 34295 of the 2/24th Battalion.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1996 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour. Reproduced black and white photograph of seven soldiers of which four are loading a stretcher into rear of vehicle.Handwritten on rear - Tobruk 1941 Left Francis William ? ???2/24th battalion, tobruk, ww2, middle east -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet (2 copies), Victorian Railways Printing Works, Tactical Handling of Army Tank Battalions Military Training Pamphlet No 22 Part III: Employment 1939, 1941
Soft covered booklet. As modified for Australia in 1941.Not to be taken forward of Divisional Headquarters.tank tactics, world war 2 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Weekly Times, Gardening as Career for Girls, 1941
Describes types of jobs available for girl graduates of Burnley. Includes photograph with caption, "Cheerful students at Burnley Horticultural College, Burnley, where they are training to be gardeners and orchardists, for which there is great demand." The Weekly Times, July 26, 1941. p32jobs for female students, gardeners, orchardists, burnley horticultural college, careers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BEEHIVE SALES BOOK, 1936-1941
Book. Beehive Sales book 1936 - 1941.book, bendigo, beehive sales book -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, Easter Saturday 1941
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photograph of ESCo tram No. 5 in Mitchell St Bendigo, Easter Saturday, 1941. The tram has been modified with bracing and open saloon seats changed from cross bench to longitudinal. The conductor is standing in the front saloon. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. On rear in ink "T197, Bendigo / No. 5 Original type, Mitchell St, Bendigo, Easter Saturday 1941. Photo W. Jack. trams, tramways, bendigo, esco, secv, mitchell st, tram 5 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Made by internee camp 3 tatura, Stinging Nettle, 5 October 1941
Stinging nettles/behind barbed wire magazine was published internally in internment camp 1, Tatura. Translated by Dieter, son of Otto Plate, ex Camp 1.Black 2 ring binder contents of which are contained in plastic sleeves. Contents include issues from 1941 and 1942 and a translation of issue 1 1941.camp 1 tatura, internment camp magazines, stinging nettles magazine, behind barbed wire magazine, otto plate, dieter plate -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Tram in spectacular runaway", mid 1990's
Yields information about tramway accidents in Drummond St Ballarat, during the SEC era and in particular on in 1941 when a tram was derailed and hit a tree resulting in substantial damage. Significance is reduced by the quality of the photocopy but gives the source details.Photocopy of a photograph that appeared in The Age Melbourne newspaper of 2-12-1941 of tram No. 24 that had collided with a truck at corner of Drummond Sth and Dana St the previous day. Refer to Reg Item 4045 for further details. Shows the tram in collision with the tree and boys on bicycles around tram. See Reg item 4047 for another photograph of the same accident - ex The Courier newspaper. Collected by Alan Bradley from State Library - see note on Reg Item 4045.In blue ink "The Age 2-12-1941"trams, tramways, accidents, collision, drummond st, dana st