"Dear Kevin, Hope you are both well, everybody well home here, constantly thinking of you, hear regular, Eddie, Laurie, Sid. Lots love Polly Dad" Post Card sent to Private K.J. Arrowsmith, VX54102, 6th Line Section, 8 Div, Malaya via Prisoner of War Post, Australian Prisoners of War, C/o Prisoners of War Information Bureau Tokyo, Japan from his sister Polly (Mercia Castledine). “After the cholera had been evidence for a few days, the Nips decided that the works on the railway had to be carried on and so isolated all the cases (a number more had developed since we were first quarantined) and sent all other men back to work. By this time, the number of men unfit for work had increased tremendously and the medical officer and medical orderlies were hopelessly overworked. Volunteers were called for to assist in this cholera ward; a disease highly contagious and with a terrific death rate. This meant isolation, but did not deter many men from offering their services, Bob and Kevin Arrowsmith being selected.” - Through the Burma-Thailand Railway, pp234-5, author unknown This post card is significant for its rarity as very few ever made it through and were saved. In these instances the information provided by Polly was cryptic informing Kevin and Bob Arrowsmith that brother Eddie and brothers-in-law, Laurie Mears and Sid Castledine were all still alive.Digital image of original held in private collection of Joan Castledine, daughter of Sid and Polly (nee Arrowsmith) Castledine.bob arrowsmith, burma-thailand railway, eddie arrowsmith, joan castlemaine, kevin j. arrowsmith, laurie mears, lucy mears (nee arrowsmith), mercia (polly) castledine (nee arrowsmith), postcards, prisoner of war post, sid castledine

Returned Anzacs and Prisoners of War including Arrowsmith brothers Kevin and Bobby from Eltham, Vic. holding newspapers tucked under their left arm and unknown man with a cigarette in his left hand. They are enjoying a tub of Peter's ice cream with small wooden scoops. Press photograph taken by The Herald. Stamped on reverse in blue ink: “Copyright Not for Reproduction Herald Feature Service Melbourne, Australia.”bobby arrowsmith, joan castledine collection, kevin arrowsmith, peter's ice cream, prisoner of war, anzacs, ww2

This book tells in close detail the stories of the perilous adventures and dreadful ordeals of 90 attempted escapes, some successful, by desperate Australian prisoners of war in Borneo 1942 - 1945. It also covers in detail a number of operations conducted by Special Operations Australia in the North Borneo region during World War II.signed by authorworld war ii, australian commandos, australian special operations, borneo, special operations australia, allied intelligence bureau, z special unit

This object belongs to James Edward LAWN. He was born on the 1/01/1880 in Ballarat, VIC. James served with the ARMY (2519). He was discharged on 1/09/1902 from duties with the 3 Battalion Infantry Brigade after serving as a Non-Commissioned Private (PTE). James was not taken as a prisoner of war."The Boer War Diary of Private James E. Lawn 3rd. Battalion Infantry Brigade [1st Victorian Contingent.]"south african war (boer war), 1899-1902, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Douglas Ewart HARRIS. Douglas Ewart served in the Commander 11 Platoon 'B' COY The South Wales Borderers SRN 324910 before being discharged from duties as a Army Commissioned Lieutenant (LT). Douglas Ewart HARRIS was not a prisoner of war. Douglas Harris was awarded the Military Cross.literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to John Joseph McCARTHY. She was born on 01/01/1927 in Ballarat, VIC. John Joseph served in the RAN (A44955) enlisting on, 16/04/1951 in Wendouree, VIC before being discharged from duties with the Lonsdale. John Joseph McCARTHY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Dorothy McCARTHYsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Letter dated 5.9.1945 from Jack Corrigan of Lower Buckland via Porepunkah to Jim. Poem entitled Wishful Thinking handwritten on Salvation Army/ACF/YMCA paper (in duplicate) Poem entitled My Prayer handwritten in pencil on lined paper. Two newspaper photos - soldiers wading through river / japanese prisoners of warColoured metal tin depicting English cottage scene containing poems and a letterLetter dated 5.9.1945 from Jack Corrigan of Lower Buckland via Porepunkah to Jim. Poem entitled Wishful Thinking handwritten on Salvation Army/ACF/YMCA paper (in duplicate) Poem entitled My Prayer handwritten in pencil on lined paper.corrigan, poem, wwe

This object relates to Robert William FUHRSTROM. He was born on 1/04/1896 in Main Lead, VIC. His next of kin wasW F FUHRSTROM (Father). Robert William served in the Army (1701) enlisting on, 14/01/1916. Upon his death, Robert was serving with the 58th Battalion. Robert William FUHRSTROM was not a prisoner of war.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to John GORDON. He was born on 18/02/1870. John enlised on, 01/12/1914 in Carlton before being discharged from duties with the AAMC on 22/03/1919. John GORDON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ada GORDON (wife). John Gordon was awarded the British War Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Robert William FUHRSTROM. He was born on 1/04/1896 in Main Lead, VIC. His next of kin wasW F FUHRSTROM (Father). Robert William served in the Army (1701) enlisting on, 14/01/1916. Upon his death, Robert was serving with the 58th Battalion. Robert William FUHRSTROM was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Two colour prints of Norm Maddock, former Assistant Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Tramways Union and Malvern Tramway Museum alongside Scrubber No. 8 at the BTM depot 6/10/2009. See October 2009 Fares Please! See Melbourne Tram Museum item No. 7582 for a photo of Norm at the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial. Has a strong association with Norm Maddock, former Assistant Tramways Union secretary and driver of the scrubber tram. Photographed during a visit to Ballarat and the War Memorial.Set of two colour prints on digital prints.trams, tramways, scrubber tram, btm depot, unions, tram 8

This object relates to Frederick WOOD. He was born on 05/11/1909 in UNK. Frederick served in the BRITISH ARMY (1868235) enlisting on, 12/11/1929 in Everton, Liverpool, ENG before being discharged from duties with the Army as a Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR). Frederick WOOD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is R WOOD (Wife)BRITISH ARMYliterature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Christopher John ATKIN. He was born on 18/08/1948 in Colac, VIC. Christopher John served in the Army (3796744) enlisting on, 15/02/1971 in before being discharged from duties with the 3rd BATTN RAR as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 16/10/1971. Christopher John ATKIN was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Patsy Adam Smith had a long relationship with Legacy and has been present at different functions (such as 00752). She helped promote Legacy during Legacy Week as celebrity of the year in 1994. This photo was published in the Answer in August 1994. Among her popular books are 'Australian Women at War', 'Heart of Exile', 'Prisoners of War: From Gallipoli to Korea' and 'The Anzacs'.A record that celebrated Australians were invited to attend events at Legacy House and to be celebrity of the year to promote Legacy Week. Colour photo of author Patsy Adam-Smith and Legatee George Woodward at Legacy House.legatee event, function, answer, patsy adam smith, george woodward

Camp 3 was one of the Tatura Group of civilian & prisoner of war internment camps during World War 2. Camp 3 was a civilian 'family' camp. The abacus was made by a German internee, for his son in the camp. It was made from scrap materials found in and around the camp & the beads & other wooden parts of the abacus were turned on a lathe also constructed by the internees. Wood & metal abacus with wooden base, sides & beads (100), & metal rails. Wood painted red & black. camp 3, tatura, internment camps, civilian internees

This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Joseph William PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1886 in Ballaarat, VIC. Joseph William served in the AIF (CAPT) enlisting on, 22/03/1915 in Ballaarat East, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 21 BATTN as a on 04/10/1917. Joseph William PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isiah PEARCE (Father).medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Ivan Norman EAST. He was born on 24/03/1916 in Ningan, NSW. Ivan Norman served in the Army (V15683) enlisting on, 05/06/1941 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 ADVANCE ORDNANCE DEPOT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 16/06/1948. Ivan Norman EAST was not a prisoner of war.Prepared by the General Staff, LHQ, Australia and under the authority of the Commander Allied Land Forces SWPAsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Photograph of Eric Poulter with a gun on display by the Australian Army near Ester Street Greensborough in 1945. Eric's 2019 notes read: "This is Eric Poulter. The war was over and the injured and prisoners of war soldiers were home first. We greeted Alf Montford home this week and the army put a display on the following weekend. This gun is just east or Ester St. Then the centre of the original football ground."Brown tinted photograph, with handwritten notes on a piece of cardboarderic poulter, australian imperial force, world war 2, alf montfort

This object relates to Richard TRUDGEON. He was born on 1/06/1888 in Newstead, VIC. Richard served in the AIF (2502) enlisting on, 08/05/1916 in Welshman's Reef, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 46 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/11/1917. Richard TRUDGEON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Richard TRUDGEON (Father).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Gordon FINK. He was born on 18/01/1885 in Melbourne, VIC. Gordon served in the AIF (674) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 16 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/05/1915. Gordon FINK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father)first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat