Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Khaki woollen battle dress jacket with cloth major's insignia with a queen's crown sewn on each epaulette. On top of each sleeve is a cloth badge with 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT' embroidered in white letters on a purple background. A white calico manufacturer's label is sewn on the inside.On manufacturer's label: 'Chest 43/44 R Trousers 37R'uniform, insignia, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams

Certificate - in colour - at top the Rising Sun Badge flanked by two flags. Print in Gold, handwritten black ink name and signatures. Red seal bottom left corner. Printed on paper. Frame - timber with cream coloured paint, decorative decorative edge, glass front. Timber and paper backing.Presented to "LESLIE NANKIVELL" /1st Dec 1945". White adhesive label on back of frame - black print. "Courtesy - Elaine Harrington" . ww2, framed item, certificate

First life member of the Bendigo RSL. Dr Harold R. Catford, refer Cat No. 8048.Photograph- black and white full length portrait photograph of DR. H.R. Catford. Name in black print.Handwritten on mount below photograph in black ink, "Late Dr. H.R. Catford/ Foundation President."framed item, photograph, portrait, rsl

Certificate issued by "California Gully Mechanics Institute/10th June 1946/ From the Citizens of California Gully.Photograph - colour photograph, half portrait of a soldier in uniform. Certificate beside photograph - in colour at top Australian Coat of Arms with two flags. print in Navy blue and brown ink. Three service badges illustrated. Frame - timber with marble effect paint finish, gold trim. Mount - Cardboard, dark green colour. Glass front. Backing - Cardboard.Handwritten in black ink on Certificate "Craftsman W. G.Wrights".framed items, certificates, ww2

Square silk embroidered wall hanging with light and dark blue triangles. In multi colours with cream cotton lace borders on all sides."Australian Commonwealth 1919 Military Forces, Souvenir of Egypt, 4th L.H. " To my Dear Wife From Your Loving Husband Dick" souvenir, textile, silk, lace

Item sent home to daughter, " Elizabeth Dorothy Irene Wood". Private John Edward Wood 5239, 6th Battalion, Killed in Action 20/9/1917. No known grave. Name on the Menin Gate Panel 7, AWM Panel 49, Bendigo RSL Museum Front wall Honour Roll. Headstone at the Eaglehawk Cemetery erected by his wife Ethel Irene Wood.Rectangle pouch, brown, green and apricot colour geometric pattern, wool embroidered. Peach coloured nylon fabric on inside with blue cotton embroidery. Two small pockets for storing items have a blue satin bow on the edge.souvenir, textile

Item sent home to "Dorrie" Elizabeth Dorothy Irene wood by her father, Private John Edward Wood 5239, 6th Battalion. Embarked 1/4/1916, killed in action 20/9/1917. No known grave. Name on the Menin Gate Panel 7, AWM Panel 49, Bendigo RSL Museum Roll of Honour. Headstone Eaglehawk Cemetery erected by his wife Ethel Irene Wood.Gold and green embroidered flowers on a blue silk fabric. Silk rope binding around its edges with knot on each corner. Cream silk on back and item is padded."Souvenir from France" embroidered in black/gold metal thread.souvenir, craft, textile, handkerchief holder

"Dorrie" received this item from her father, Private John Edward Wood, 5239, 6th Battalion. He embarked 1/4/1916, killed in action 20/9/1917. No known grave, name is on the Menin Gate, panel 7. AWM Panel 49. Name on Bendigo RSL Museum Roll of Honour. Headstone at Eaglehawk Cemetery. 'Dorrie' was Elizabeth Dorothy Irene Wood, Gundry Street, Bendigo.Multi coloured silk embroidery on a light blue silk rectangle, padded folder. Fine nylon cream lace on all sides."England Forever" is embroidered in gold silk on front with UK Coat of Arms. On the inside is written in blue ink "Dorrie from Daddy".souvenir, craft, textile, embroidered handkerchief holder, ww1

This is a flat pocket torch shaped like a drink flask. The main body has a patch grey - purple and silver motif. The bottom is a chromed hatch. The top is a chromed hatch with a hemisphere shaped glass dome. On the side is a small slider switch. Inside top it has a small bracket (bowl shaped) which holds a normal filament globe.On the bas is stamped " British make TEC" .torch, flask

1. Khaki webbing belt with brass fittings. 2. Khaki webbing belt as above.1. On inside of belt are the letters N.C.S. 2. Nil.ww2, webbing, belts

Used pre or during WW2.1. and 2. These are small size ankle gaitors, British pattern. They are made out of canvas - 2 layers. The hem at the bottom is brown leather. There are two straps and buckles to fit the gaitors on with. The canvas has been painted jungle green. ww2, uniform

St Omer Church was built from 13th to 16th century in Omer, France. Omer airfield is not far from Ypres and was an airfield used by the RFC and RAF.Square multi coloured embroidered cloth. Flower, flower buds, leaves, stems on cream silk. Cotton lace border on all sides. Blue nylon ribbon bows attached at each corner. Centre - black lead sketch of St Omer Church. The item is framed in a dark wooden frame and has a dark green mounting board behind the silk." St Omer" embroidered in metal thread under the picture of the church.souvenir, embroidery, textile, ww1

Padre W. Rickard 1922 - (Could have connections to West Methodist Church).Photograph - sepia half portrait of W. Rickard in army uniform on dark brown cardboard mount. Greeting written in black ink on front.Handwritten in black ink - "With hearty good wishes/from Padre Rickard/ 22-3-2022"photographic, army, ww1

This is a brass cartridge. It is rimmed, the other end has been crimped over. There is no projectile.Stamped on the base - MF AQ AI..303, blank cartridge

Notebook compiled by J.D. Mobbs, SSGT and N.F. Kelly, CPLCloth covered Cardboard, 100 Pages, Field Survey Notebook"Connection Details for Doppler Satellite Stations." "Xmas Is 1", "Xmas Is 2"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The Graphic Arts Technical Foundation Lithographers ManualHard Cover, Red, 20 Chapters, Text, Diagrams, Photographs, ISBN 0-88362-005-7Inside Front Cover - "B. McLachlan"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

COL Lawrence FitzGerald OBE was Director of the Survey Corps from 1942 to 1960 and was succeeded by COL Don Macdonald AM, MID. COL Frank Buckland OBE, MID succeeded BRIG Don Macdonald AM, MID as Director of the Survey Corps in 1967. He served as Director until 1972. BRIG Macdonald AM, MID was promoted before assuming the honorary position of Colonel Commandant of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. Royal Australian Survey Corps Colonel Commandant and Director of the Survey Corps c1969 at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo. .1 Black and white photograph: The Director of the Survey Corps COL Lawrence FitzGerald OBE inspecting the troops. Taken in c1960 on the parade ground at Fortuna Villa. .2 Black and white photograph: L to R: Director of the Survey Corps BRIG Don Macdonald AM, an unidentified British Officer and the CO Army Headquarters Survey Regiment LTCOL Tim Tyler. Taken in 1962 inside the Officers Mess at Fortuna Villa. .3 Black and white photograph: L to R: Colonel Commandant BRIG Don Macdonald AM and the Director of the Survey Corps COL Frank Buckland OBE. Taken in c1969 at the front steps to Fortuna Villa..1 no annotation 2.P named personnel annotated on paper sleeve, .3 named personnel annotated on back royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

The first three photographs of Royal Australian Survey Corps training courses were probably taken in the 1960s. As they lack any annotation, the course title/type, trainee and instructor names, dates and locations are unknown. The courses were possibly conducted at the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo; or the School of Military Survey either at Balcombe Victoria; or Bonegilla, Victoria. The fourth photograph is annotated with the course title and date, however the course type, trainee and instructor names and location are unknown.This is a set of photographs of Royal Australian Survey Corps courses from the 1960s and 1948. All four photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) Photo, black & white RASvy course trainees c1960s .2) Photo, black & white RASvy course trainees and instructors c1960s .3) Photo, black & white RASvy course trainees c1960s .4) Photo, black & white RASvy 1/48 Basic Course trainees 1948.1) to .3) no annotation .4) “1/48 Basic Course” written on backroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

These photographs of RASvy personnel from the Army Survey Regiment undertaking regimental training lack any annotation that could identify names, dates and locations. The training was possibly conducted at Balcombe and Dromana, located on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. There is no explanation on the meaning of the annotation on back of the last photograph.This is a set of photographs of Army Survey Regiment personnel undertaking regimental training in the 1960s. All eight photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) to .7) Photo, black & white, Regimental Training .8) Photo, black & white, possibly Regimental Training.1) to .7) annotated on back “Regimental Training” .8) annotated on back “Fatted Pig-Coal Lift-Western Mines”royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

These photographs were taken at a formal medal presentation at the Army Survey Regiment in 1977. The Director of the Survey Corps presented the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service.These four colour photographs were taken at a Defence Force Service Medal Presentation in c1977 at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) Photo, colour, unidentified personnel .2) Photo, colour, unidentified personnel .3) Photo, colour, L to R: WO1 Roger Rix, WO1 Alex Munro, COL Jim Stedman, MAJ Peter Eddy .4) Photo, colour, L to R: WO1 Roger Rix, WO1 Alex Munro, MAJ Peter Eddy, COL Jim Stedman.1 to. 4P - no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, asr, fortuna

This photograph of the Central Command Field Survey Unit, Field Survey Detachment was taken in front of the Survey building at Keswick Barracks in Adelaide, South Australia c1966. DR Ridge (later LTCOL) front Centre, SPR RJ Hayden top Right.This is a photograph of the C Comd Fd Svy Unit at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) Photo, black & white 1966. Front Row to L to R: 5th MAJ Don Ridge. All other personnel are unidentified..1 - “C Comd Fd Svy Unit 1966” annotated on backroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

This is one pair of 1938 USA Pattern gaiters. They are made of canvas and have a webbing strap that goes under the boot. The buckle fitting is black painted steel. One edge of the gaiter has black printed etelets, the other edge has black metal hoops, There is a cotton bootlace tied to the gaiter. The colour is jungle green. Printed outside - leggings, canvas dismanted M-1938 2R. Plus manufacturers details.ww2, usa gaiters

This is a cotton webbing back-pack. It has a flap which has 2 straps to hold it shut. On the back are 2 x 50 mm short straps with 2 x 25mm brass buckles. At the bottom are two web straps sewn on both ends. Inside, attached to the Left and right wall are short flaps with one eyelet.On the flap is written " VX723648" "N C Stevens".back pack, equipment, army, ww2

Norman Charles Stevens VX123648 & V59636. Enlisted AIF VX123648 9/3/1943. Discharged 28/6/1946. Private in Australian Army Catering Corp.1. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Right) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 2. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Left) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 3. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Right) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 4. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Left) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles.Inside N.C.S. R & L.uniform, gaiters, ww2

One pair of Canvas Gaiters 1940 USA type pattern. 1 & 2. Made of canvas, Jungle Green colour. There is a webbing strap that holds the gaiters to the boot. The strap has black metal fittings. One edge has black metal eyelets, the other edge has black metal hooks. There is a cotton bootlace fitted to hold gaiters shut.ww2, gaiters, uniform, usa

David Dixon RAN R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for service details.1. White jacket - Polyester/Viscose, Blue and Red embroidered Insignia, yellow metal buttons. 2. White trousers - Polyester/Viscose. 3. White trousers - Polyester/Viscose. (Pink stains) 4. 1 Pair white socks - Cotton/Nylon. 5. 1 Pair white socks - Cotton/Nylon.Navy Blue Braid Insignia - Left shoulder, Rank Petty Officer. Navy Blue Braid & Red Insignia - Right shoulder Category Badge - Quartermaster Gunner.uniform, navy, non-commissioned officer, summer ceremonial

Items belonging to; DAVID DIXON RAN R112262. Refer Cat No 5215.5 for his service history.1. JACKET, BOMBER - WOOL/POLYESTER, BLACK. 2. TIE - POLYESTER, BLACK. 3. CAP or 'LID' - PLASTIC, WHITE, BLACK TALLY BAND, GOLD EMBROIDERY, BLACK CHIN STRAP. 3. HMAS KUTTABUL.uniform, navy, ran

Items in collection re David Dixon RAN R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for his service details. Four Baseball caps - with peak, navy blue cotton fabric. 2. With red peak and strap. 3. Corduroy cotton fabric.Embroidered gold thread, grey thread on illustrations. 1. "HMAS SYDNEY/VUNG TAU/FERRY" below red and gold emblem of an anchor. 2. "HMAS BRISBANE/DDG-41" with ship "DICKO" on back and "THE STEEL CAT" on back. 3. "HMAS SUCCESS/OR 304" with ship "DAVID" ON BACK. Handwritten inside "1997/LSMM DIXON/R112262" in black ink. 4. "HMAS YARRA/DE45" with ship on a fabric badge.uniform, headwear, navy

Items in collection re David Dixon RAN R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for his service details.1. Two Rank badges - Petty Officer, embroidered navy blue colour, crossed anchors with red and navy blue crown above. 2. Two Category badges - Petty Officer Bosun, embroidered navy blue colour and red crown with navy blue crossed cannons. 3. On category badge - Quartermaster Gunner, embroidered navy blue and red crown above navy blue crossed cannons and three letters "QMG" . 4. Australian flag, white ensign, embroidered red,white and blue. uniform, badges, navy ran

Item in collection re David Dixon RAN R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for his service details. Tie Clasp - Yellow metal tie clasp in the shape of a ship.Bow of ship has marking 41.accessory, tie clasp, ship, ran