This object relates to Bernard HUSSEY. He was born on 15/05/1892 in Skipton, VIC. Bernard served in the Army (V92122) enlisting on, 24/03/1941 in Preston, VIC before being discharged from duties with the STH COMMAND WKSPS as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 25/06/1946. Bernard HUSSEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mary HUSSEY.Serial No. L21, No. 216527first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James KELYNACK. He was born on 15/10/1914 in Bendigo, VIC. James served in the Army (VX10604) enlisting on, 06/03/1940 in Brunswick, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 CORPS OF SIGNALS as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 13/02/1946. James KELYNACK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Herbert & Isabella KELYNACK. James Kelynack was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, Pacific Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Bertha Florence Halsted, 411 Dawson Street, Ballarat.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Olive Drab sealed tin with key to open stuck on top. To open the key slot is slid onto to a tab on the top left side. The key is then twisted around in a clockwise direction until the top is able to be peeled back, to access the contents (unknown) AMF (Australian Military Forces) EMERGENCY RATIONS NOT TO BE OPENED EXCEPT IN EMERGENCYtinned emergency ration

The fishing industry continued to be essential during the late 30s and throughout the war years and local fishermen as in this example continued their efforts while contending with petrol rations and other expenses.A collection of fishing related documents in the late 1930s and 1940sfuel ration tickets, wwii, fishing

The fishing industry continued to be essential during the late 30s and throughout the war years and local fishermen as in this example continued their efforts while contending with petrol rations and other expenses.A collection of fishing related memorablia belonging to Charles Jurgens; Permitfuel ration tickets, wwii, fishing

The fishing industry continued to be essential during the late 30s and throughout the war years and local fishermen as in this example continued their efforts while contending with petrol rations and other expenses.A collection of photographs of fishing and couta boats belonging to Charles Jurgens.fuel ration tickets, wwii, fishing, couta boats, fishing boats

1330-66-010-0931 (1985)bottle opener, eating device, multi-tool, field ration eating device, fred

Form details tobacco rations for William Bennetts during WW2. Item in the collection of "William John Leslie Bennetts". See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Proforma with text in black type front and back. Hand written personal details added in pencil. Authorizing signature and date of issue stamped in purple coloured ink. Form number in red numerals on RHS.Handwritten personal details in pencil Signature and date stamp in purple ink.william bennetts, tobacco ration, ww2

Issued to Service Personnel whilst on leave to enable them to obtain rationsPaper card rectangular orange with black printing with name issued to and registered number on bottom of card and squares indicating what food may be redeemed to one side of the card.Westerman T.A. SIGMN VX15450. Signals AIF (UK), Serial No. ZK 050614rations, food

Narre Warren North had a population of 200 in 1933. Just a month after World War 2 began in September 1939, a meeting was held in the Narre Warren Scout Hall to discuss the formation of a branch of the Red Cross Society. Mrs Harry Randle was elected president, Mrs Montague, vice president; Mrs Brundrett, secretary and Mrs Ewart, treasurer. All financial members were deemed to constitute the committee. By 1953, just 14 years after their formation they had raised over two thousand pounds, of which one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-two pounds had been sent to headquarters.The minutes bring together the ladies of all walks of life in a small rural community. The early minutes reflect the difficulties of the war years when many of the women may have had husbands, sons and daughters in the services. Despite rationing and shortages of materials these ladies always seemed to have most of what they needed to make goods to sell at stalls, provide suppers at concerts and social afternoons and hold an annual fair. In their spare time they knitted socks and helmets and sewed pyjamas that were sent to those serving overseas. The minutes highlight the work of our local women and give us an insight into the often unrecorded contributions women made within their communities in a time when local histories were dominated by male achievements.Six exercise books bound with hard cover binding. Navy blue debossed cover.narre warren north (vic.), narre warren north (vic.) -- red cross, red cross society