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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Bison Books, Pictorial history of military aircraft, 1987
Description of military aircraft from the earliest daysIndex, ill,p.240.non-fictionDescription of military aircraft from the earliest daysmilitary aircraft - history, military aircraft - pictorial works -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Andre Deutsch, Great military blunders, 2012
From ancient times to the Bay of Pigs and the Falklands War, military history has been marked as much by misjudgements and incompetence as by gallantry and glory. Such blunders have sometimes ended in tragedy, sometimes in farce - such as the English troops, supposedly marching on Cadiz in 1625, who instead got drunk in a salt marsh. And sometimes they have ended in triumph, despite all the odds. In this fascinating and entertaining collection, author Geoffrey Regan not only recounts some of the staggering stories, but also highlights the kinds of difficulties that can lead to military disaster. His anecdotes encompass every aspect of warfare from the insanity of commanders to the provision of inadequate supplies. This entertaining and instructive book will appeal to the military buff and general reader alike.Ill, p.272.non-fictionFrom ancient times to the Bay of Pigs and the Falklands War, military history has been marked as much by misjudgements and incompetence as by gallantry and glory. Such blunders have sometimes ended in tragedy, sometimes in farce - such as the English troops, supposedly marching on Cadiz in 1625, who instead got drunk in a salt marsh. And sometimes they have ended in triumph, despite all the odds. In this fascinating and entertaining collection, author Geoffrey Regan not only recounts some of the staggering stories, but also highlights the kinds of difficulties that can lead to military disaster. His anecdotes encompass every aspect of warfare from the insanity of commanders to the provision of inadequate supplies. This entertaining and instructive book will appeal to the military buff and general reader alike. military art and science - history, military history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Myszka, John, Branch, G., Hema, R, Military Briefs No. 7: Australian M113A1 Family of Vehicles, 1972-2013, 2018
Information on the M113A1 Armoured VehiclesInformation on the M113A1 Armoured Vehiclesmilitary weapons, vehicles, military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Kelly, Michael P, Where We Were In Vietnam: A Comprehensive Guide to the Firebases, Military Installations and Naval Vessels of the Vietnam War 1945-75
A comprehensive guide to the firebases, military installations and naval vessels of the Vietnam WarA comprehensive guide to the firebases, military installations and naval vessels of the Vietnam War military bases, american -- vietnam -- maps, us military bases, firebases -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET WW1, Dedication & Burial - Fromelles (Pleasant Wood) Military Cemetery, 2010
Soft cover, glossy paper. Black print on gold background showing soldiers in silhouette. Front cover to page 20 printed in English. Back cover to page 20 printed in French. 20 English & 20 French cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos & maps.Printed on front: “Order of Service Dedication and Burial Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery 19 July 2010” Printed on back: “Protocole de la Ceremononie Inauguration et Inhumation Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery 19 Juillet 2010”booklet, fromelles, dedication, pheasant wood -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - US in WW2, 1031.1 Europe and Mediterranean War 1031.2 Asia and the Pacific 1031.3 Military Campaign Atlas, 1989
3 Volume set - hard cover covering Americas involvement in WW2. Part of The West Point Military series. Author -Brig Gen Thomas E. Griess (Series Editor)Publisher - Avery Publishing Group Inc NJ USA -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Military Ball, 1952, Ringwood
Catalogue card reads, 'Military Ball, 1952. Left to right A. McCann, Shirley Matthews, Jennifer Allsop, Max Haig'. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Watch Cover, 1942
Watch Protector owned by Louis Everett and used by him during World War II. It was previously in the Mitcham RSL collection.|Donated to the R.S.L. by Louis Everett's daughter Lyn Davey.Leather wrist watch protector. Brown leather watch band with a cover to protect the watch face. The cover has a metal Australian Commonwealth Military Force badge on it.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesmilitary history, army, costume accessories, male -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Military Merit Medal (Austria - Hungary)
The Military Merit Medal was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph 1st on March 12 1890. The Medal was awarded in both peacetime for meritorious service and in wartime for outstanding acts. ( Including bravery or military merit).Historic Significance.Bronze, Silver or Gold Medal with bust of the reigning Emperor on the obverse side. The words "SIGNUM LAUDIS" (Latin for "Sign of Praise") on the reverse. It is surrounded by a wreath of half - laurels and half- oak leaves. The medal is surmounted by a dual crowns "Karl 1st type" and worn from a tri-fold ribbon. On the ribbon there are two crossed swords. -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Telescope used in FCV fire towers - ex military, c 1940s
Victoria once had well over one hundred fire lookouts and firetowers. Fire lookouts, or observation posts, were often just a clearing on a hill or a vantage point, whereas firetowers were definite structures. Many were established by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) in the 1920s, but the network was expanded rapidly in response to recommendations of the Stretton Royal Commission after the 1939 Black Friday bushfires. When a fire or smoke was spotted from the tower a bearing was taken with the alidade and radioed or telephoned into the district office. It was then cross referenced with bearings from other towers on a large wall map to give a "fix" on the fire location Alidades and telescopes were used in the post war period but were replaced with a much simpler map table and reference string suspended from the centre of the tower cabin.Uncommon usageTelescope used in fire towers Ex military Kern Company NY Argus made in USA Adjustment lens, dials and focus ring Small spirit levelbushfire -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Commemorative, The Members of the Warrnambool Garrison Militia Band, circa 1889
This historic photograph collage displays the members of the Warrnambool Garrison Military Band at the time of the Great Exhibition in Melbourne. It commemorates the visit of the band's members to that exhibition in 1888-1889. Major W.S. Helpman was the commander of the Warrnambool Militia Garrison Artilery at that time. This photograph is significant historically for its record of the members of the Warrnambool Militia Garrison Band of 1888-1889. The photograph connects the band members to the citizens of Warrnambool and their protection by the Militia. It is also significant for the connection of the band with the various local military and community events. The site of the 1888 Warrnambool Garrison and Fortifications at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village is Victorian State Heritage-listed is significant for its intact and operational nature and is one of the best-preserved pieces of Victoria's early colonial heritage. Black and white photograph collage of the members of the Warrnambool Garrison Military Band. The photograph shows 29 individual portraits of the band members in uniform with their instruments. The photograph was presented to Major Helpmen in commemoration of the visit of the Band to the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition of 1888-89.Printed " Presented / Major Helpman / The members of the Warrnambool Garrison / Military Band / In Commemoration of their visit to the / Melbourne Centennial Exhibition 1888-89" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, warrnambool garrison band, melbourne centennial exhibition, fortifications, volunteer corps, military band, major w.s. helpman, militia, great exhibition -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Egyptian with a military device, 1917_
This photograph shows a local with a military device.Digital copy of black and white photograph. No caption on this photo.charles marshall, world war 1 -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, Military Intelligence Blunders, 1999
an historical look at military intelligence mishapsIn this controversial, eye-opening book, a long-serving professional military intelligence officer examines and analyzes the mistakes in military judgment that have resulted in some of the major catastrophes in the air, at sea, and on the battlefield since the crushing defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. Colonel John Hughes-Wilson not only explores how events have conspired to cause disasters in modern military history but also demonstrates why -- and the reason more often than not lies in the failure of politicians and seasoned generals alike to understand and appreciate fully the value of crucial intelligence information. Hughes-Wilson shows how, for one instance, American bureaucratic bungling and inter-service rivalries collaborated with the Japanese in their devastating attack on Pearl Harbor -- despite the fact that the US was monitoring Japan's top-secret radio traffic -- and he reveals why, for another, the Viet Cong's Tet Offensive of 1968 took the world's most technologically advanced army completely by surprise. In Hitler's Berlin as in Saddam Hussein's Baghdad, this book discloses the lapses, errors, miscalculations, and under-estimations of military intelligence that have shaped our wars and defined our timessoft cover non fiction book -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - World War 1914 - 1918, Badge fund-raising, c1916
The Kooyong Military Hospital in Kooyong Road, Caulfield was established for the care and rehabilitation of soldiers injured in World War 1. Many events like carnivals were held by the Red Cross to raise funds for the war effort and entertain the patients.This badge is a reminder of the Community support for injured soldiers when they returned from WW1 conflict and were hospitalized at Kooyong Military Hospital Caulfield 1914 - 1948 This badge was displayed at the GECC 'Wounded Soldier WW1 1914-1918 Exhibition" 2016 at Glen Eira Town Hall Caulfield A small tin button, with pin attachment at the back. The button was produced and sold as a fund-raiser for the Kooyong Military Hospital during the World War1, 1914-18, at that organisation's Carnival held on March 18th 1916. The front of the button is white with a blue perimeter. A copy of the City of Caulfield's Coat-of- Arms and the words, City of Caulfield, is written on the front of the button, as is the date 18th March 1916. Both the above are written in red. Kooyong Military Hospital is written in blue. ww1, 1914-18, kooyong military hospital, war casualties, caulfield, moorabbin, bentleigh, carnivals, fundraising, patriotism, anzac, australian commonwealth military forces -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WEDDING PHOTO, GROOM IN MILITARY UNIFORM
Black and white photograph of wedding couple. Bride has trailing bridal bouquet. Groom in military uniform, leather leggings, Sam Brown felt hat? Leather armchair on left. Pole on left. Inscriptions: 'Bourne & Shepherd, India'Bourne & Shepherd, Indiacottage, miners -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Jacket - military, 1940's
Issued to P.O.W at Camp 13 MurchisonAustralian Military Forces issue jacket. Dyed burgundy and issued to P.O.Ws. Four patch type pockets on the front. Eleven AMF buttons, one brown button. Pleat at the back and band around waist. Two tabs on the shoulders.uniform, murchison, camp 13 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: MILITARY BALL, Tuesday 27th August, 1935
Black and white photograph white edges. Military Ball (Under auspices R.S.S.I.I.A) Programme. Strand Theatre, Rochester. Tuesday, 27th Aug., 1935. G. Leppard, President. LJ. Beckerleg, Hon. Sec. ''Irrigator'' Print, Rochester.ephemera, mementoes, dance programme -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Commemorative Medallion, The Military Mint LLC
A circular cloissonne medallion Multi coloured with illustrations and writing on one side and a symbol on the other 2nd battalion Fox, Echo, Golf, Hotel MCRD San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Californiathe military mint, military medal -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Military Ribbon Bar, Circa 1918
Military Campaign Bar. 1 x La Grande Guerre Pour La Civilisation. De Groote Oorloc Tot De Beshaving. 1 x British War Medal 1914 - 1918. 1 x 1914 - 1915 Star.N/A. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Mont Park Military Hospital 1919
An agreement was made with the Defence Department in 1914 for the latter to erect the Mont Park central block (the "Chronic Wards") for use as a Military Hospital, and for it later to revert to the State as portion of Mont Park Hospital. The buildings now known as the Chronic Wards were completed in this way in 1916 and used as the Australian General Hospital no. 16 for the duration of the war. One wing of this building was set aside for mental patients during this period. The Military Mental Hospital was built in 1919 to accommodate 84 patients who were suffering from psychiatric conditions as a result of their service in World War I. It was occupied by military patients until 1933 when they were transferred to Commonwealth facilities. The Military Mental Hospital consisted of a two storey brick Administration Building with two single-storey pavilion wards and a single-storey kitchen-dining room pavilion at the rear, connected with covered ways. The ward sections of the Military Mental Hospital have undergone considerable alteration.Lara R.S.L. received the picture miss-labelled as "The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital - 1919 ' after some research it was relabeled as belonging to Mont Park Military Hospital "Chronic Wards" Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame showing a photo of part of Mont Park Hospital in 1919.Mont Park Hospital 1919. Donated by Ron Ellis 9th September 1984.hospitals, world war one, lara r.s.l. heidelberg repatriation hospital, photos., mont park hospital -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Medal - Military Medal, GvR, CPL J.S Phillips 138 Hvy Bty RGA
The Military Medal was awarded for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire.Circular medal, single suspension bar. Obverse - head of GVR -georgivs v britt oan rex et ind imp. Reverse - laurel wreath outer edge;kings crown GVR cypher "for bravery in the field" Rim: 833 CPL JS PHILLIPS 138 HV BY RGA833 CPL JS PHILLIPS 138 HV BY RGA5/6 rvr, medal, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - CERTIFICATE OF UNFITNESS, Australian Military Forces, 18.10.1944
The medical exemption relates to Oliver Foster Tree Lopper Rosedale St St Ives. Refer Cat No 4783Certificate of unfitness medical form A.A.Form Mob.5. Australian Military Forces, all print in black, hand written in blue pen stamped twice in purple, rear is blank.Stamped, “Area 18B Hornsby”, “B.T.FRANKEL LIEUT Area Officer , Area 18B”.documents, certificates, medical -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Military Historical Society of Australia, Victorian Branch, Alfred N Festberg: Australian Army Insignia 1903-1966, 3:MMMM, 1967 (exact)
Illustrations of Australian Army Insignia 1903-1966. Compiled by Alfred N Festberg, Photography by Arthur G Genders Published by Military Historical Society of Australia, Victorian Branch, 1967.Inscribed by author: "To the Museum Alfred Festberg 9 Nov 78"australian army, insignia, badges, alfred n festberg, arthur g genders, miltary historical society of australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - MILITARY INSTRUCTIONS, War Office, 1. 1953. 2. 1916. 3, 1936
Items in the collection re Lt.Col. C.J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.1. Booklet - Dark Beige, light cardboard cover, black print. 2. Booklet - Dark beige, light cardboard cover, black print, 40 pages. 3. Pocket compendium - 5 cardboard cards, black print.1. Guide to the Art of Coaching on the Range - 1953. 2. Musketry small book for Australian Imperial Force 1916. 3. Pocket Compendium of Infantry Tactics 1936 by Major General H Gordon Bennett.passchendaele barracks trust, military training booklets, lt.col. c. j. swatton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, MILITARY INSTRUCTION, Australian Army, 1940-1945
Items in the collection re "Lt. Col. J. Swatton", refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.1. Book, soft cardboard cover, dark beige, black print, 80 pages. 2. Book - soft cardboard cover, beige, red print on cover, 80 pages. 3. Book - soft cardboard cover, beige, black print, 38 pages. 4. Book - soft cardboard, dark beige, black print 84 pages. 5. Book - soft, cardboard, beige, black print, 58 pages.1. Dismounted Drill (all arms). 2. Small Arms Training - Grenades. 3. Projector, Infantry, Tank Attack (Australia) 4. Small Arms Training, Small Arms Tactics, 5. Training in Fieldcraft and Elementary tactics.passchendaele barracks trust, military instructions, lt.col swatton -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Card - Military Aircraft cards, Printed 1988
White glossy cardsPhotos of aircraft on one side of card, with description on the back.descriptions of military aircraft from around the world . -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Tool - Military Folding Saw, 1939
Chain link saw with eyelet ends, also two wooden handles complete with leather carry pouchSE Norris, 1939military equipment, saw, folding saw -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - MILITARY ENVELOPE, Either Aug 1943 or Aug 1945
Refer Cat No 4783Envelope rectangular shape brown colour, red P.O stamp, stamped by P.O, stamped in purple typed address in black, rear is plainStamped, “Area 18B Hornsby”, typed, “Mrs Oliver Foster Rosedale Rd St Ives”.envelopes, military, hornsby -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - TORCH, MILITARY, FULTON U.S.A, c.1960's - 70's
This model was a Vietnam era issueTorch, green colour, plastic and metal, 90 degree angle shape, has metal clip for belt/other attachment, sliding on/off switch, battery end screws off same as globe end for replacement.Raised embossed on torch, " FULTON made in U.S.A, MX - 99IU"torches, military, accessories -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - MILITARY PHOTOGRAPH, C 1940
Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY, VX28403 2/4th Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Enlisted 19.6.1940 Discharged 30.8.1945. 457 days in Australia; 1249 days overseas. Refer 187.2, 192.2. Photograph of Frederick V. Lowery dressed in shirt and shorts, hands in pockets, standing in front of trees and tent. Rocks in foreground.photography - photographs, military