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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 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... world war 2... who served in the Middle East during World War 2. ... World War 2. Inscibed on the reverse of the photograph ...Small black and white photograph of a group of seven Australian Army soldiers. The soldiers in the photograph include Noel Blundell who is apparently "taking bets", the other soldiers are unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. Inscibed on the reverse of the photograph are the hand written words; "Noel Blundell taking bets in the desert in Syria 1940's"2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, soldier, syria -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Mess, Cheese Dish
... during the World War 2 period. Further details can be found... made in Cobridge, England during the World War 2 period ...Crockery cheese dish complete with cover. The cover is marked with the Royal Australian Air Force insignia. The dish is an example of North Satffordshire Pottery made in Cobridge, England during the World War 2 period. Further details can be found at the following url: -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, New Encyclopedia of Machine Shop Practice
... 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2.... Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2. The book ...Reference book issued to Corporal C S Woods service number 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2. The book is complete with a hard cardboard protective mailer for posting. The book was addressed to Cpl Woods at 11 Fanny Street, Moonie Ponds, Victoria. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Framed
... World War 2. Lieutenant General S. G. Savige was the Commander... of the Japanese Imperial Forces to end World War 2. Lieutenant General S ...Framed original copy of the "ORDER OF THE DAY" issued by Lieutenant General S. G. Savige, on the 8th September, 1945, on the occasion of the capitulation of the Japanese Imperial Forces to end World War 2. Lieutenant General S. G. Savige was the Commander 2 Australian Corps (A. I. F.) , Bouganville. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Leather Money
... world war 2...Leather money belt worn during World War 2 military service... July 1983 and buried at Fawkner Memorial Park. world war 2 ww2 ...Frederick Henry Laurence Rankin (Laurie) VX 139086 was an Australian Army cook who served from May 1943 to June 1945 within Australia (including Darwin). he was born 24/7/1914 at Jumburra, Victoria and enlisted on 27/5/1943 at Clifton Hill, Victoria. His "Next of Kin" was Eunice Rankin. He was discharged on 4 June, 1945 and he was then posted to 2 Australian Field Artillery Regiment. He died on 27 July 1983 and buried at Fawkner Memorial Park.Leather money belt worn during World War 2 military service by Frederick Henry Laurence Rankin, service number VX139086. This belt has three zippered pockets for carrying money or other valuables. One pocket contains a ration coupon for one packet of smokes (cigarettes). world war 2, ww2, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: REST TIME
... taken during World War 2 in 1942. in this shot soldiers rest... from the Darwin series of photos taken during World War 2 ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, January 6, 2003. Rest time: more from the Darwin series of photos taken during World War 2 in 1942. in this shot soldiers rest against a truck on the side of a highway list outside Darwin. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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 -
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 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Gordon Yabsley, Reprint 2001
... History of 2/4th Armoured Regiment in World War 2... of 2/4th Armoured Regiment in World War 2 An "ancestor" unit ...History of 2/4th Armoured Regiment in World War 2An "ancestor" unit of the RegimentSoft covered book with photographs, 152 pages. A history of the 2/4th Australian Armoured Regimental Group.2/4 armoured regiment, history, armoured corps -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Booklet, Handbook, Victorian State Emergency Council, Air Raid Precautions - Manual of General Training - July 1939, July 1939
... state in Australia during World War 2. Air Raid Precautions..., used in Caulfield during World War 2. Represents the importance ...Air Raid Precautions organisations were established in each state in Australia during World War 2. Air Raid Precautions in Victoria were run by Civil Defense organisation. This handbook, one of a series of handbooks, used in Caulfield during World War 2.Represents the importance of air raid wardens to civilian defence to handle the threat posed thus officials issued instructions on what to do in case of an air raid. This handbook was used for the Air Raid Precautions in Caulfield during World War 2.Printed handbook has 66 pages bound in soft cover of heavy weight buff colour with red spine.On front cover contains Victoria coat of arms, stamped with 'Caulfield Historical Society' in top right hand corner, handwritten in pen '64' and in pencil 'Box 4/1'. Also includes number '7155/39' On inside cover, in pencil, 'Phillip Campbell Hubert' and on first page, in pencil, 'P.C.Hubert' air raid precautions, general training, july 1939 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Holy Bible
... was originally owned by a World War 2 Australian Army serviceman, Gunner... buff colour. This bible was originally owned by a World War 2 ...Pocket size Holy Bible in protective cardboard sleeve. The bible has a hard cover in a buff colour with gold embossed lettering, the sleeve is in the same buff colour. This bible was originally owned by a World War 2 Australian Army serviceman, Gunner A. E. Sands, service number V 195271.The sleeve is labelled ""ACTIVE SERVICE" EDITION, OXFORD TEXT BIBLE, Oxford India Paper, Beryl 32mo, SA2701/2" The bible is inscribed "HOLY BIBLE" in gold embossed letters on the front cover and the spine, there is also the word "OXFORD" in gold embossed letters on the spine. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass, Plane Table
... Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured... units of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2 ...A plane table compass as used by surveyors and artillery crew complete with a protective wooden transit case. This compass is the type used by artillery units of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured by J. W. Handley P/L of Melbourne in 1943. Refer 00330.1 and 00330.2 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - City of Port Melbourne, recognition of voluntary enlistment in the Australian Imperial Forces, City of Port Melbourne, 1940s
... war - world war ii... with the Australian Imperial Forces dated 194- (presume for World War 2...war - world war ii armed services - army local government ...Certificate of recognition of voluntary enlistment with the Australian Imperial Forces dated 194- (presume for World War 2), presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Port Melbourne. Certificate has not been filled out. Brightly coloured with photograph of Port Melbourne Town Hall at base, red seal above.war - world war ii, armed services - army, local government - city of port melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: DIGGER'S LIFE IN PICTURE NEWSPAPER CUTTING, 29th April, 2014
... World war 2..., showing images of diggers in the field during World War 2. One... MILITARY World war 2 herb dixon Bendigo Advertiser Page from ...Page from Bendigo Advertiser Tuesday April 29, 2014, showing images of diggers in the field during World War 2. One page titled 'Herb Dixon: a digger's life in pictures' Herb Dixon, Andy Gibson, Vic Ward, Johnny Babington are names listed on bottom photos.Bendigo Advertisermilitary, world war 2, herb dixon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - COMMONWEALTH CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, C. 1995
... “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War.... “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War, a grateful ...Roy Henry CLEE No VX28338 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 20.6.1940 age 24 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.9.1945 he was a Pte in No 37 Employment Coy.Brown plastic frame with gold trim, glass front, brown paper backing. “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War, a grateful nation expresses its thanks to R H CLEE. Signed by Prime Minister, Minister for Veteran's Affairs & Federal Member. Stamp on back: Galleria Framing & Prints.”documents - certificates, military history, government - federal govt, 50th anniversary, clee -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Uniform/P, RAAF WW2 Dress 1A Uniform FLTLT
... in the Second World War... Officers serving in the Second World War Military Service Uniform ...Uniform issued to RAAF Flying Officers serving in the Second World WarMilitary Service Uniform issued to RAAF Officers during World War TwoRAAF WWII Dress 1A Uniform - FLTLTRibbons - Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Right breast - Propeller Club of United States -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 20/2/1942 - Special - My War Part 23 - Japanese Raid Dawin Twice, Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 23 - Japanese Raid Dawin Twice
... Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War...local newspaper reporting on world war 2 events - my war...World War 2, Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1942... World War 2, Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1942 World War Two ...World War 2, Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1942World War Two - Darwin Bombed Twice, Bombs Rock Darwin Local newspaper dated 20/2/1942 - Special - My War - Japanese Raid Darwin Twice - Bombs Rock Darwin Japanese Raid Darwin Twice - Bombs Rock Darwinlocal newspaper reporting on world war 2 events - my war part 23