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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Corporal Cotton's Little War
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, The Private War of the Spotters: A history of the New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company, February 1942-April 1945
The history of the New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company. This reprinted version contains a map of the dispositions of Spotting Stations August 1943, additional MID awards listed and some additions to the nominal roll. The New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company was formed in Port Moresby in late January 1942 and was granted “Separate Independent Establishment” status in October 1943. The company’s “founding father” was Major Don Small, who had witnessed Japanese air raids on Rabaul and realised that having lacked an effective early-warning system around New Britain meant that the defenders were taken by surprise. At the time, gaps had also appeared in the coast-watching communications network because the territory administration ordered the withdrawal of civilian wireless operators when Japan entered the war. The first influx of men into the company consisted largely of volunteers from the 39th Infantry Battalion, which was stationed at Port Moresby. Initial training was rudimentary, hasty, and was sometimes even carried out on en route to a new station. The first party of company personnel, or “spotters”, left Port Moresby as early as 1 February 1942, bound for the strategically important Samarai area, at the tip of Papua. In the first month of the company’s existence 16 spotter stations were established on the coast of Papua and in the mountains around Port Moresby. At the end of 1942 there were 61 operational stations being run by 180 men. The company’s high-water mark was in late 1944, by which time over 150 stations had been set up in Papua and New Guinea behind enemy lines. On 3 February 1942 the company issued its first air warning in Papua, when spotters at Tufi saw Japanese aircraft about to attack Port Moresby for the first time. The following month the company was responsible for the first Japanese killed in action in Papua by Australian ground forces, when spotters from Gona engaged the crew of a downed Japanese bomber. And in July 1942 the station at Buna signalled Port Moresby with news of the Japanese landings in Papua, marking the beginning of the Kokoda campaign. The dangers involved in the company’s work had also been made clear by this time. In July 1942 a party of spotters attempting to set up a station at Misima Island, off Milne Bay, was intercepted by a Japanese destroyer, resulting in the company’s first operational losses. Anticipating the direction of the campaign as a whole, the company’s focus moved north and north-west over the three years of its existence. In May 1942 a network was set up in the Wau area in association with the activities of Kanga Force. As part of the Wau network, spotter Ross Kirkwood audaciously constructed an observation post overlooking the Japanese airstrip at Salamaua. Kirkwood’s position was photographed by Damian Parer on the understanding that the pictures would not be published. They nevertheless appeared in a Sydney newspaper. The day after the publication of the photographs the observation post was attacked by the Japanese and Kirkwood was lucky to escape. In June 1944 the company’s headquarters were moved to Nadzab. By that time, spotter stations existed behind Japanese lines, as far north as Hollandia, and the company began to train Americans to perform similar work in the Philippines. In early 1945 the company moved to Balcombe, Victoria, where its members were posted to other units of the Australian Corps of Signals.gray plasticnon-fictionThe history of the New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company. This reprinted version contains a map of the dispositions of Spotting Stations August 1943, additional MID awards listed and some additions to the nominal roll. The New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company was formed in Port Moresby in late January 1942 and was granted “Separate Independent Establishment” status in October 1943. The company’s “founding father” was Major Don Small, who had witnessed Japanese air raids on Rabaul and realised that having lacked an effective early-warning system around New Britain meant that the defenders were taken by surprise. At the time, gaps had also appeared in the coast-watching communications network because the territory administration ordered the withdrawal of civilian wireless operators when Japan entered the war. The first influx of men into the company consisted largely of volunteers from the 39th Infantry Battalion, which was stationed at Port Moresby. Initial training was rudimentary, hasty, and was sometimes even carried out on en route to a new station. The first party of company personnel, or “spotters”, left Port Moresby as early as 1 February 1942, bound for the strategically important Samarai area, at the tip of Papua. In the first month of the company’s existence 16 spotter stations were established on the coast of Papua and in the mountains around Port Moresby. At the end of 1942 there were 61 operational stations being run by 180 men. The company’s high-water mark was in late 1944, by which time over 150 stations had been set up in Papua and New Guinea behind enemy lines. On 3 February 1942 the company issued its first air warning in Papua, when spotters at Tufi saw Japanese aircraft about to attack Port Moresby for the first time. The following month the company was responsible for the first Japanese killed in action in Papua by Australian ground forces, when spotters from Gona engaged the crew of a downed Japanese bomber. And in July 1942 the station at Buna signalled Port Moresby with news of the Japanese landings in Papua, marking the beginning of the Kokoda campaign. The dangers involved in the company’s work had also been made clear by this time. In July 1942 a party of spotters attempting to set up a station at Misima Island, off Milne Bay, was intercepted by a Japanese destroyer, resulting in the company’s first operational losses. Anticipating the direction of the campaign as a whole, the company’s focus moved north and north-west over the three years of its existence. In May 1942 a network was set up in the Wau area in association with the activities of Kanga Force. As part of the Wau network, spotter Ross Kirkwood audaciously constructed an observation post overlooking the Japanese airstrip at Salamaua. Kirkwood’s position was photographed by Damian Parer on the understanding that the pictures would not be published. They nevertheless appeared in a Sydney newspaper. The day after the publication of the photographs the observation post was attacked by the Japanese and Kirkwood was lucky to escape. In June 1944 the company’s headquarters were moved to Nadzab. By that time, spotter stations existed behind Japanese lines, as far north as Hollandia, and the company began to train Americans to perform similar work in the Philippines. In early 1945 the company moved to Balcombe, Victoria, where its members were posted to other units of the Australian Corps of Signals.world war ii, special operations, new guinea, new guinea air warning wireless company -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-45 ARMY South West Pacific Area
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Battles or World War 2
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Classic Fighters and Bombs of World War II
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Clinical Problems of War
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Great World War II Stories 50th Anniversary Collection
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, The Japanese War Machine edited
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, World War 1939-45
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, PRISONERS OF WAR ON THE MONTEVIDEO MARU
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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Equipment - Eyeshields, Anti-Gas, Mk.II, World War II, c 1943
Safety Eyeshields which were issued to protect the eyes from liquid irritant sprayed from enemy aircraft. during WWIIThese eyeshields were the property of one of the pioneer families in the city of Moorabbin. 2 One-piece transparent plastic eyeshield visor, mounted on green green fabric band that is secured by three metal staples. At each end of the fabric band is secured two lengths of black elastic, one end features a metal hook, the other a metal ring, and when joined secure the eyeshields to the wearer's head. The elastic straps are joined to the to fabric by metal pop studs, and these press down into two further pop studs located on the visor making the plastic bend to the shape of the wearer's face. Cardboard case is made of heavy duty card, open one end to form and envelope for storage. A felt material is attached as a cushioned nose strip. They are in a brown paper envelope and contained within a Cardboard case is made of heavy duty card, open one end to form and envelope for storage. There are printed with instruction on how to use them.Eyeshields, Anti-Gass, Mk. II. Air Spray Immediate action to be taken to prevent blisters - with instructions.world war ii, safety equipment, eye shields, anti-gas, eyeshields -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book - New Testament Bible, World War II, c1939-1945
Active Service Pocket Bible - New Testament National Bible issued by the National Bible Society of Scotland to men and women on active duty during WWII. A message from George VI is printed on the inside.This bible was issued to men and women on active duty during WWII. It has been bought home by one of the citizens of City of Moorabbin who served in WWII.Small pocket sized New Testament Bible, bound in blue materialNew Testament - Royal Air Force Emblemreligion, world war ii, bible, george vi, national bible society of scotland, active duty, city of moorabbin, returned services league bentleigh, cheltenham -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, One Man's War, 1980
Diary of a young Australian prisoner of war in Changi in 1942-194588 p. : ill., facsims., map, portsnon-fictionDiary of a young Australian prisoner of war in Changi in 1942-1945world war ii, prisoner of war, changi -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, War memorials of Victoria : a pictorial record, 1994
x, 240 p. : ill. (some col.) ; includes index. CIP confirmed. Bibliography: p. 233.non-fictionwar memorials, victoria -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, We remember : a souvenir catalogue : Exhibition of historical photographs and memorabilia relating to the First World War, 2014
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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Victoria's World War One Legacy : Recipients of the Victoria Cross : ANZAC centenary, 2014-2018 sharing Victoria's stories & making connections, 2014
The following 26 stories are about outstanding valour on the battlefields of the Great War. They tell the story of men who were recipients of the Victoria Cross, the British Empire’s highest award for bravery in wartime, and now Australia’s pre-eminent award for conspicuous gallantry in combat. Inside cover.31 pages : portraits Includes bibliographical references.non-fictionThe following 26 stories are about outstanding valour on the battlefields of the Great War. They tell the story of men who were recipients of the Victoria Cross, the British Empire’s highest award for bravery in wartime, and now Australia’s pre-eminent award for conspicuous gallantry in combat. Inside cover.australian army, soldiers, world war one, victoria cross, military decorations -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, The fallen from Chelsea and Carrum : those who served and died in World War I, 2014
91 pages non-fictionworld war one, chelsea, carrum, soldiers -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Education kit, Schooling, service and the Great War, 2014
A resource for primary schools. Introduction -- Advice to Primary School Teachers -- Structure and components of this resource -- The Australian curriculum -- Disclaimer and acknowledgements -- What does that word mean? -- INVESTIGATION 1: What were schools like during the Great War? How did students learn? Which family members were likely to serve in the Great War? -- INVESTIGATION 2: What did students learn about the British Empire, its allies and enemies during the Great War? -- INVESTIGATION 3: What were some of the values taught by schools during the Great War? -- INVESTIGATION 4: How did the Great War affect daily life in schools? -- INVESTIGATION 5: What patriotic activities did many students perform at school or home, and why? -- INVESTIGATION 6: How did families and school communities cope with the sadness of losing people they knew? How did they remember people who did not return? How did they help those who did return?82 pages : illustrations - spiral bound Contains CDnon-fictionA resource for primary schools. Introduction -- Advice to Primary School Teachers -- Structure and components of this resource -- The Australian curriculum -- Disclaimer and acknowledgements -- What does that word mean? -- INVESTIGATION 1: What were schools like during the Great War? How did students learn? Which family members were likely to serve in the Great War? -- INVESTIGATION 2: What did students learn about the British Empire, its allies and enemies during the Great War? -- INVESTIGATION 3: What were some of the values taught by schools during the Great War? -- INVESTIGATION 4: How did the Great War affect daily life in schools? -- INVESTIGATION 5: What patriotic activities did many students perform at school or home, and why? -- INVESTIGATION 6: How did families and school communities cope with the sadness of losing people they knew? How did they remember people who did not return? How did they help those who did return?war and education, schooling, world war one, teaching -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, World war one history : Victoria's story, ANZAC centenary, 2014-2018 sharing Victoria's stories & making connections, 2014
42 pages : illustrations, map, portraits non-fictionworld war one, victoria, anzac, soldiers -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Slide - Photograph by Herb Richmond, Ballarat Boer War Statue ca??
This photograph is from the Herb Richmond collection held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.Plastic mount 35mm slide, brand of film unknownballarat, boer-war, statue, ballaarat -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Film - Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971, Ballarat Town Hall & Boer War statue - Sturt St
Ballarat History35mm B&W Kodak Plus X Pan Film.ballarat, ballaraat, town, hall, boer-war, statue -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Film - Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971, Ballarat Town Hall & Boer War statue - Sturt St
Ballarat35mm B&W Kodak Safety Film.ballarat, ballaraat, town, hall, boer-war, statue -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Film - Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971, Ballarat Town Hall & Boer War statue - Sturt St
Ballarat History35mm B&W Kodak Safety Film.ballarat, ballaraat, town, hall, boer-war, statue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, The Infantry War
Summary of Infantry Operations 1965-1972. Text superimposed on colour photo of infantry soldiers on operations with APCPhoto donated by John Smith ex 1 Armd Regt SVN 1969-1970infantry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Photos of the RAAF in the Vietnam War
RAAF continent, Ubon; Phan Rang 1967, Jack Coomer; RAAF 2nd Sqn Phan Rang & RAAF embassy guards, last men out of Saigonroyal australian air force - 2nd squadron, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, USB, Photos taken by Rod Edwards in the Vietnam War
Coloured photos of artillery & other scenes.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives , australian, vietnam war - artillery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam Combat: the Grunt's War & the Airforce
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Photos from the Vietnam War by Graeme Smith
Slides on Audio, CDvietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives , australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Photos from the Vietnam War by Graeme Smith
Family holiday photos and armoured vehicle photosvietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives , australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Steel thunder: Two photos videos from the Vietnam War by unknown (5 copies)
Over 2,000 photos from unknown sourcevietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian