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Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, 1943
... second world war...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. .... second world war world war ii world war 2 world war two wwii ...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. Khaki wool felt hat with wide brim and burgandy-brown grosgrain ribbon band with bow on right side. The hat also has a grosgrain sweatband with a maker's label sewn in on the interior. This is marked in ink with manufacturers' label. Elastic chip strap on interior is secure and matches colour of grosgrain.Label on interior reads "N513/1943/MADE IN AUSTRALIA/6-5/8"second world war, world war ii, world war 2, world war two, wwii, nurse, medical, women -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Sands & McDougall, MelbournePty Ltd Printers, Standing orders for drivers of mechanical vehicles 1945 booklet, 28/2/1945
... Was used in second world war as a training manual.... Was used in second world war as a training manual for drivers ...Was used in second world war as a training manual for drivers.Small booklet,Beige in colour made from cardboard and paper.These orders are designed to meet training in general and transport work in particular. they will be supplemented if necessary , by formation or unit orders to meet local conditions and circumstances. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Practical Calculations for the A.T.C, first edition 1942
... world war 2...Used for training pilots during World War 2... calculations atc air training corps world war 2 ww2 pratical ...Used for training pilots during World War 2Used by Air Training Corps to train Aircrew Cadets in Geometry during World War 2Blue cloth covered book of 80 pagesFront cover of an aeroplane flying above clouds with following words: Practical Calculations for the A.T.C. being Chapters from "Practical Mathematics for the A.T.C." by T.H. Ward Hill M.A. for potential Aircrew Cadets. Officially approved with a foreward by Air Commodore J.A.Chamier On inside cover is written in pencil: A.T.C. 1942-43 R. Ellis 69 Rennie Street Lara.pratical calculations, atc, air training corps, world war 2, ww2, pratical mathematics, t.h. ward hill, air commodore j.a. chamier, air force, australian air force, royal australian air force, geometry, 1942, george g. harrap & co. ltd -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 2/9/1939 Special "Nazis Start War", The Sun Newspaper dated 2/9/1939 My War Part 1 - pages 1,2 & last two Special "Nazis Start War"
... second world war...Beginning of the Second World War - The Sun Newspaper... Newspaper dated 2/9/1939 My War Part 1 - pages 1,2 & last two ...Beginning of the Second World War - The Sun Newspaper Special2/9/1939 Original NewspaperThe Sun Newspaper First two Pages and Last two - Special Feature My War Part 1Nazis Start War = Britain , France Mobilise: Poles Seek Aidsecond world war -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 16/10/1939 - My War Part 3, Local Newspaper - Special My War Part 3 - British Battleship Sunk
... Local Newspaper Special re World War 2... War 2 Newspaper reports of early moves of World War Two ...Local Newspaper Special re World War 2Newspaper reports of early moves of World War TwoThe Sun Newspaper - My War Part 3 = SPECIAL British Battleship Sunk by German Submarine and other War referencesbritish battleship sunk - poland articales etc. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Te Sun Newspaper Dated 17/9/1940 - Special - My War Part 9, The SUN Dated 17/9/1940 Special - My War Part 9 - British Raiders Rout Raiders
... world ar 2 - battle of britian...Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 events... World War 2 events Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 the sun ...Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2Local Newspaper Dated 17/9/1940 - Pages 1 & 2 - and Last two - Special - My War Part 9Head-line - British Fighters Rout Raiders - Battle of Britianthe sun newspaper dated 17/9/1940, world ar 2 - battle of britian, special - my war part 9 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Army Training Memorandum (War) (Australia) No 27, 22 Nov 1943
... World War 2...One of a series produced during World War 2... War 2 Booklet Army intelligence World War 2 Wilke and Co Pty ...One of a series produced during World War 2All paper stapled memorandum distributed to each officer containing notes on Japanese hand grenades and mines, Intelligence bulletins from operations on various fronts, methods of transporting equipment across rivers and points on unarmed combat. booklet, army intelligence, world war 2 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Headwear - Beret Allard
... Second World War...Worn by Lieutenant J.Allard during World War Two..... allard beret wwii Second World War ...Worn by Lieutenant J.Allard during World War Two.Khaki felt beret with small Rising Sun badgeallard, beret, wwii, second world war -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Recognition Handbook of British Aircraft Air Publication 1480A Part 1 Section A to D
... second World War British Aeroplane Recognition Handbook...World War 2 British Aircraft Identification Handbook... War 2 British Aircraft Identification Handbook World War 2 ...World War 2 British Aircraft Identification HandbookRECOGNITION HANDBOOK OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT AIR PUBLICATION 1480A Sections A to D Master copy written in pencilworld war 2 aeroplanes, second world war british aeroplane recognition handbook -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - American Type Designations: Explaining the system of naming and numbering of U.S aircraft, R.P. Publications No.42/10 American Type Designations
... World War Two...designations of American warplanes from the Second World... designations of American warplanes from the Second World War. American ...designations of American warplanes from the Second World War. american, aircraft, world war two -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Equipment - Air raid siren, Police Station, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, (.02) Kosdown Printing, 1942
... war - world war ii...Was attached to the Police Station during World war 2.... Station during World war 2. war - world war ii built environment ...Was attached to the Police Station during World war 2.Air raid siren consisting of .01 - stand .02-.04 3 hooterswar - world war ii, built environment -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Gas mask, c 1942
... second world war...This gas mask dates to 1942 in the Second World War. .../257/EVI" This gas mask dates to 1942 in the Second World War ...This gas mask dates to 1942 in the Second World War. This mask is representative of a style of gas mask that was widely distributed during the Second World War, and can be found in other Australian collections. Rubberised face mask with two circular plastic windows with metal rim for sight by wearer. The mask is fitted by six black elastic straps with red and yellow stripes, which are attached via metal buckles at six points at the top, middle and bottom of the face. Straps converge on rubber backed fabric cross-shaped component which is stamped. Over mouth area is a filter comprised of several layers of metal sheeting with holes. At chin, a metal fitting fits into a black rubber concertina tube which fits into the top of a rounded rectangular container with ribbed edges. Both attachment points have what appears to be adhesive fabric tape wrapped around the closure, possibly to make the system air tight.On cross-shaped component, "No 410/22-12-42" Stamped on mask, "O.T.R.C/6/42", "NORMAL" Filter mask stamped with, "EBRO/1942", "No 4/G.P. 1942" Canister stamped with "WILLOW/[broad arrow]/ML42(?)3/GS174". On canister base "No4A/WILLOW/1942/257/EVI" gas mask, breathing apparatus, chemical warfare, second world war, world war ii, world war 2 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Tobacco Tin, ca. 1940's
... second world war...Issued to Australian servicemen during World War 2.... comforts for men at war tobacco smoking world war 2 ww2 second ...Issued to Australian servicemen during World War 2.Creature comforts for men at warRound metal tin used for tobaccoWD & HO WILLS (AUSTRALIA) LTD SYDNEY, TRADE MARK and an 8 pointed star on lid. CAPSTAN NAVY CUT TOBACCO E FINE on base.tobacco, smoking, world war 2, ww2, second world war -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Army earphones, c 1940
... A pair of earphones from the Army, World War 2... the Army, World War 2 communication radio arms ordnance ...A pair of earphones from the Army, World War 2Two black bakelite earphones connected to metal hinges and two cloth band head rests. Brown material wire at receiver fitting end; there is no connection fitting.Type TH 37A|OTE-49028 (on metal)|Telephonics Corporation New York NY OTE 490 800HZcommunication, radio, arms, ordnance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Officers Dress Bag
... World War 2 Noel Edmund Charles West.... VX102715 Lieut. N. West World War 2 Noel Edmund Charles West Army ...World War 2 Noel Edmund Charles WestLarge khaki Army Dress bag with handle and many compartments VX102715 Lieut. N. West.VX102715 Lieut. N. Westarmy, bag, w.w.2, noel edmund charles west -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Australia Remembers Freedom Medallions 1945-1995
... world war... anniversary of the end of the second world war WW2 Memento WW2 50th ...Memento of the 50th anniversary of the end of the second world warFour round brass medallions. Obverse has an inner circle in which a returned soldier is depicted greeting a woman and two children. The boy is wearing the soldier's slouch hat. The outer circle contains the words 'AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945-1995'. The reverse has an inner circle with the Australian coat of arms and an outer circle with the words 'FREEDOM MEDALLION'."Australia remembers 1945-1995" "Freedom Medallion"ww2, memento, ww2 50th anniversary, freedom medallion -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Engineering Manual For The Royal Air Force, Air Publication 1464A Volume I: Engineering Manual For The Royal Air Force
... World War Two...Produced circa 1942 during the Second World War. ...Produced circa 1942 during the Second World War. royal air ...Produced circa 1942 during the Second World War. royal air force, raf, ww2, world war two, engineering manual -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
... World War Two... to British soldiers in World War Two (WWII).... Issued to British soldiers in World War Two (WWII) World War Two ...Used with British No.4 MK1 Infantry rifle. Issued to British soldiers in World War Two (WWII)British No.4 MK 2 bayonet with scabbard. The No. 4 Mk. II was a simplified version of the No. 4 Mk. I which had a distinctive cruciform blade. The Mk 2 bayonet did not require the milling cuts required to create the cruciform blade flutes. Blade length 203mm. The plain spike gave rise to the nickname 'pig-sticker'.world war two, wwii, bayonet, british -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
RSSAILA Event Programme collection, Festival of Empire and Remembrance 11 November 1944, October-November 1944
... (World War One) Roden Cutler VC (World War Two) Frederick Savage... War Two) Frederick Savage DSM (World War Two) ...Printed paper booklet and three (3) paper poppy leavesFront cover has printed Title information and brief description of the event. Sixteen pages contain a Royal photograph and detailed description of organisation and programme of activities and instructions. Six original signatures of decorated servicemen appear on the front cover with five identified as follows: James Rogers VC (Boer War) James Newland VC (World War One) Robert Grieve VC (World War One) Roden Cutler VC (World War Two) Frederick Savage DSM (World War Two) -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Five (5 )Wooden Serviette rings, Wooden round serviette rings with Jerusalem marked on each ring, 1940's
... souvenir from the Middle East during World War 2 ... souvenir from the Middle East during World War 2 ww2 ...souvenir from the Middle East during World War 2 5 wooden circular rings with slight variation in size Each ring has "Jerusalem" marked on outer side; There is a depiction of a Camel min black ink on each ring with a circular red/orange background to camelww2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Pix - The War in Europe Souvenir Issue, 1945, 12/05/1945
... world war 2...World War 2 Pictorial History of the War images of the war ... Pictorial Diary of the war World War 2 Pictorial History of the War ...World War 2 Pictorial History of the War images of the war 32 pages The War in Europe Souvenir IssueThe Empire's ideals Pictorial Diary of the war world war 2, britain, japan, allies, europe, world war 2 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Book - "Between the Dances, World War 2 Women Tell Their Stories", by Jacqueline Dinan, Jacqueline Dinan, author
... "Between the Dances, World War 2 Women Tell Their Stories..."Between the Dances, World War 2 Women Tell Their Stories...World War 2...Stories told by women who served in World War 2. ... gippsland "Between the Dances, World War 2 Women Tell Their Stories ...Stories told by women who served in World War 2. historical research of women in World War 2Cover has a brown/pink hue with photos of aeroplanes, cars and sheds, and a man and woman dancing. inside the cover: "To the Orbost Historical society. Best wishes, Jacqueline" women, world war 2, jacqueline dinan -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, David A Ryan et al, The British Armies in World War Two - An Organisational History, Volume Five: The Australian Army by David A. Ryan, David Hughes and Steve Rothwell, 2003
... The British Armies in World War Two - An Organisational...australian army history world war two...History of the Australian Army in the second World War... melbourne Book The British Armies in World War Two ...History of the Australian Army in the second World War, 1939-1945.. iv, 108 pages, 13 unnumbered pages ; bibliography pp 107-108, 28 cm.australian army history world war two -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Soldiers Pay book, James Patrick Colliver's Soldiers Pay book
... world war 2...Used as a pay book in the second world war by James... Colliver tatura colliver world war 2 pay rates of ww2 books ...Used as a pay book in the second world war by James ColliverCloth covered small booklet, James Colliver's Australian Military Forces Soldier's Pay book WW2.Pay book no. 506541tatura, colliver, world war 2, pay rates of ww2, books, military -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - Aeroplane Recognition Tests: What is it? Part V
... second world war...Contains pictures of various aircraft from the Second World... World War. aircraft aircraft recognition second world war ...Contains pictures of various aircraft from the Second World War. aircraft, aircraft recognition, second world war -
Kew RSL
Presentation plaque, Gurka Regimental shield
... gurka, morotai, world war 2...Acquired by Pte Blackburn on service in Morotai World War 2... World War 2 gurka, morotai, world war 2 ...Acquired by Pte Blackburn on service in Morotai World War 2Wooden shield, crossed Gurka knives, regimental badgesgurka, morotai, world war 2 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia, Aircraft Data Plate
... world war two...Data plate off a Second World War Japanese aircraft... two world war 2 ww2 ww11 japanese aircraft ...Data plate off a Second World War Japanese aircraftRectangular black and silver aluminium plate with a cardboard tag attached by stringThe plate has Japanese characters and numbers stamped on it. The cardboard tag has the following: Jap Zero Easter Friday 1943. shot down by Spitfire at Fenton NT crashed from 32,000ft, 2 Japs killed. Further writing is illegible.world war two, world war 2, ww2, ww11, japanese aircraft -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, Navel Jacket Able Seaman Medic
... World war 2 navy jacket Able seamen, Medic ... chevron, Red able seaman rank patch, Medic colour patch World war ...World war 2 navy jacket Able seamen, Medic Black naval jacket with red rank and service patches, 4 black buttons, Red service chevron, Red able seaman rank patch, Medic colour patch -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cup, Saucer and Plate
... Known as 'Austerity Set'. Used during World War Two.... ,saucer and plate. Known as 'Austerity Set'. Used during World War ...Known as 'Austerity Set'. Used during World War Two.Glass cup ,saucer and plate.domestic items, crockery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Homecoming, 2018
... Homecoming - Second World War Soldiers of Victoria's.... Homecoming - Second World War Soldiers of Victoria's Central ...Homecoming - Second World War Soldiers of Victoria's Central Goldfields.Biographies. Soft cardboard cover. White print on front & spine. Illustrated, sepia tones photo front of 7th Infantry Battalion - Darwin vicinity. Back has 7th Infantry Battalion marching a column of Japanese naval prisoners. 196 cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white / sepia photos of portraits & scenes. Flyleaf & end papers illustrated. book, homecoming, central victorian