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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Little Red Books, World War I: the conflict that gave us the Australian legend / Cindy Dowling, 2000_
... World War I: the conflict that gave us the Australian...world war 1...This book discusses the role Australians played in World...Book Book World War I: the conflict that gave us ...This book discusses the role Australians played in World War I, and the rise of the ANZAC Legend.96p.world war 1, anzac legend -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jack Cannon, My War: more than 150 epic events of World War 2, 1990
... My War: more than 150 epic events of World War 2...World War II... on events of World War II.... on events of World War II. World War II newspapers - melbourne ...A collection of newspaper headlines gathered to commemorate 50 years since the outbreak of World War II.228 p., illus., newspaper facsimilesnon-fictionA collection of newspaper headlines gathered to commemorate 50 years since the outbreak of World War II.world war ii, newspapers - melbourne, facsimiles -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - War History, Frank Mumby, The Great World War- A History, 1915
... The Great World War- A History...World War One... of World War One from the British point of view. The books belonged... History Book The Great World War- A History This book has nine ...A four volume set written about the history of World War 1.This book has nine volumes with six of them containing three separate books inside the cover. The volumes have red hard covers with gold printing on the spines. There is an embossed image of a soldier on the front covers and embossed shields on the spines. The pages contain printed matter, maps and photographs.non-fictionA four volume set written about the history of World War 1. world war one, james low of warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 4, ed. by Neville Smith, 1944_07
... The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 4, ed. by...world war 2..., dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Book The Second World War in Map ...Series of articles published by the "Argus" 1941-1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.48 p., col. maps.world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Verso, Casualty figures: how five men survived the First World War / Michele Barrett, 2007_
... Casualty figures: how five men survived the First World War...world war i...Tells the story of five survivors of World War I who... World War / Michele Barrett 174 p., illus. Hard cover. Tells ...Tells the story of five survivors of World War I who suffered from shell shock.174 p., illus. Hard cover.world war i, shell shock -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 3, ed. by Neville Smith, 1943_
... The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 3, ed. by...world war 2..., dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2....Book Book The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 3 ...Series of articles published by the "Argus" 1941-1943, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.48 p., col. maps.world war 2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Report, Memorial Window - Second World War, 1995
... Memorial Window - Second World War...world war...A history of the second world war memorial window at Christ... War A history of the second world war memorial window ...A history of the second world war memorial window at Christ Church, Mitcham.A history of the second world war memorial window at Christ Church, Mitcham. It includes material on the history of the window, the dedication service and photographs and information on the five men remembered. Gordon Crawford, Ross Fenton, Owen Loftus, Ron Peake and Alwyn Till. Also included is an essay by Alwyn Till on Wood Carters in the district, a letter to his mother from Britain and a letter regarding his service and death with the Belgian Marquis. Colour photograph of window 25 pagesA history of the second world war memorial window at Christ Church, Mitcham.christ church anglican church mitcham;, stained glass windows, world war, 1939 - 1945, crawford, gordon douglas, fenton, william ross, bremner, loftus owen spencer, peake, ronald mosely, till, alwyn, wood carters -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard - Digital Image, World War I postcard - Firing a Howitzer in France [and caption], 07/12/1917
... World War I postcard - Firing a Howitzer in France [and...world war 1...World War I post card "Firing a Howitzer in France... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Postcard - Digital Image World War ...World War I post card "Firing a Howitzer in France" and greeting on back. [Lorraine Coates Collection]Image on postcard is an "Official War Photograph".Digital copy of black and white postcard and caption.world war 1, postcards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, World War I Service Record: Michael Coghlan, 1914-1923
... World War I Service Record: Michael Coghlan...world war 1 project... in the GHS World War I Project to compile a biography of Coghlan.... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Document World War I Service Record ...This collection of information on Michael Coghlan was used in the GHS World War I Project to compile a biography of Coghlan.29 p. war service record, death certificate, 2 BDM indexes and 1p. news clipping.world war 1 project, michael coghlan -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990
... Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990...Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990... of the Second World War - printed 1990 Chronicle of the Second World War ...Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, World War II Diary
... World War II Diary...World War II Diary by R.A. Pullin... Road Ringwood North melbourne Book World War II Diary World War ...World War II Diary by R.A. Pullin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, World War I Service Record: Roy Preston Quirk, 1914-1923
... World War I Service Record: Roy Preston Quirk...world war 1 project... was used in the GHS World War I Project to compile a biography... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Document World War I Service Record ...This collection of information on Roy Preston Quirk was used in the GHS World War I Project to compile a biography of Quirk.35 p. war service record and 3p. news clippings.roy preston quirk, world war 1 project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in map and story, ed. by Neville Smith, 1941_
... The Second World War in map and story, ed. by Neville Smith...world war 2... to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2....Book Book The Second World War in map and story, ed ...Series of articles first published in the "Argus" from 1941 to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.63 p., black & white photographs, col. maps.world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in map and story, Vol. 5, ed. by Neville Smith, 1945_
... The Second World War in map and story, Vol. 5, ed. by...world war 2... to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2....Book Book The Second World War in map and story, Vol. 5, ed ...Series of articles first published in the "Argus" from 1941 to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.50 p., black & white photographs, col. maps.world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun News Paper Special Dated 24/ 5/ 1941 - My War Part 14 - Australians Fighting In Crete, Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Dated 24/5/1941 - Tragety At Crete
... Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Dated 24...world war 2 history...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - My War... In Crete Newspaper Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events ...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 14 - Dated 24/5/1941Local News Paper Reporting on World War 2 Events = Special Dated 24/5/1941The Sun Newspaper - Special - My War Part 14 - Reporting on Events - The Tragedy at CreteAustralians Fighting in Crete - Te Tragedy at Creteaustralians fighting in crete, world war 2 history, local newspaper dated 24/5/1941 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - TThe Sun Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 - Special - My War Part 37 - Amazing Singapore Raid - The Krait Heroes - Hilter's U-boat Disaster, Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 37
... Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2...world war 2...Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2... Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events ...Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 37Local Newspaper dated 2/8/1943 reporting On World War 2 Events - Special My War Part 37Local Newspaper dated 2/8/1943 = Special - My War Part 37 Amazing Singapore Raid - The Krait Heroes - Hilter's U=boat Disasteramazing singapore raid - the krait heroes - hilter's u=boat disaster, world war 2 -
Mansfield RSL Sub Branch
Model, Aircraft, LAC. F.L. Cochrane, RAAF, circ. 1944
... World War Two...A handmade scaled replica of a World War Two Supermarine...Handmade wooden Spitfire Fighter Plane World War Two. Dark...Autographed by known & unknown World War Two Fighter Pilots... World War Two. Dark Blue paint, handmade metal propeller, 20mm ...A handmade scaled replica of a World War Two Supermarine Spitfire aircraft for Tropical Operations, for defence of Australia and operations in the South Pacific flown by Australian Airmen.Signed by highly decorated World War Two Pilots Handmade wooden Spitfire Fighter Plane World War Two. Dark Blue paint, handmade metal propeller, 20mm cannon, exhaust manifold and undercarriage and perspex canopy. Mounted on buff coloured acrylic baseboard. Autographed by known & unknown World War Two Fighter Pilots and ACE Fighter Pilots.model, aircraft, spitfire, raaf, world war two, -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Red Cross group at Rechabite Hall Greensborough (World War I), 03/11/1917
... Red Cross group at Rechabite Hall Greensborough (World War...world war i... World War I.... Cross group at Rechabite Hall Greensborough (World War I ...Formal group photograph of men, women and children in Red Cross uniform outside the Rechabite Hall Greensborough, during World War I.Digital copy of black and white photograph.red cross, world war i, rechabite hall greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, World War 2 Memorial Block and Plaque commemorating 50th year of the end of the war, 23/04/1995
... World War 2 Memorial Block and Plaque commemorating 50th...world war 2... of the end of World War 2, unveiled 23 April 1995.... world war 2 Marilyn Smith ...This photograph shows the memorial block in War Memorial Park Greensborough, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2, unveiled 23 April 1995.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough war memorial park, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Names of World War 2 Serviceman on the Memorial Gate
... Names of World War 2 Serviceman on the Memorial Gate...Names of World War 2 Serviceman on the Memorial Gate... of World War 2 Serviceman on the Memorial Gate Names of World War 2 ...Names of World War 2 Serviceman on the Memorial Gate -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, World War II, 2004
... World War II...Factual look at the start and progression of World War II... soft cover non-fiction book World War II Factual look ...Snapshot of battles during WWII with photos and factsFactual look at the start and progression of World War II -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - 50th anniversary of the end of the second World War, c. 1995
... World War.... of the end of the second World War. Parchment style card, yellow... anniversary of the end of the second World War. Certificate ...Certificate awarded to Dawn Turner on the 50th anniversary of the end of the second World War. Parchment style card, yellow rising sun border. 'Australia Remembers' logo, Commonwealth of Australia coat of arms, black script, hand written 'Dawn Turner' signed by PM, Minister for Veteran Affairs and Federal Member. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - POST OFFICE GALLERY - BENDIGO ENLISTS - THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-18, 2014
... POST OFFICE GALLERY - BENDIGO ENLISTS - THE FIRST WORLD WAR... 'Bendigo Enlists: the First World War 1914-18. Illustrated with B&W... 'Bendigo Enlists: the First World War 1914-18. Illustrated with B&W ...28 page soft cover booklet. Post Office Gallery Exhibition 'Bendigo Enlists: the First World War 1914-18. Illustrated with B&W and colour photos including some Bendigonians who enlisted. Exhibition dates Dec 2014 to June 2015. Published 2014 by the Bendigo Art GalleryRoss McMullin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Major Anthony Beale, St Katherine's Church St Helena and World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery, 1858o
... World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery....world war 1..., St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I... Katherine's Church St Helena and World War I Veterans buried at St ...Folder contains articles on the Beale family of St Helena, St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery.2 folders of articles, text and photographs.major anthony beale, st katherines church st helena, st helena cemetery, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News 1995. Commemorating the end of World War II, 1995_
... Diamond Valley News 1995. Commemorating the end of World...world war ii... the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers.... Commemorating the end of World War II. 16 pages, black and white images ...This issue of the Diamond Valley News, (1995) commemorates the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers 1945-1995" and contains stories of war experiences by local people.16 pages, black and white images and black text. 2 copies.world war ii, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, World War II Honour Roll Ballarat College, 1955
... World War II Honour Roll Ballarat College...world-war-two... members of the forces in World War II. See file attached. The book... goldfields Book World War II Honour Roll Ballarat College Leather ...According to the school magazine 'The Minervan December 1954' the book was compiled to honour former students who were members of the forces in World War II. See file attached. The book was displayed in the ballarat College reception area until 2014. In 2013 following research by James Affleck the information contained within the book was updated and a formal honour board created and displayed in Memorial Hall together with the WW2 Pro Patria Roll of Honour. Significant record of WW2 returned service old collegiansLeather covered blank book with gilt writing and border on front cover, plum-coloured page marker ribbon. Pages list handprinted names of WW2 returned soldiers who were past students of Ballarat Collegeworld-war-two, 1955, world-war-two, 1955, roll-of-honour, memorial-hall, old-collegians -
Melbourne Legacy
Album, Anzacs Remembered World War 1 1914-1918 Offical Coin Collection, 2015
... Anzacs Remembered World War 1 1914-1918 Offical Coin...World War One... to commemorate 100 years of Anzac and the First World War. Based...Album Anzacs Remembered World War 1 1914-1918 Offical Coin ...A display folder for a set of 20 cent coins issued in 2015 to commemorate 100 years of Anzac and the First World War. Based on photos chosen from the Australian War Memorial archive, the ANZAC Official Coin Collection includes fourteen coins that have been designed and produced by the Royal Australian Mint to mark significant aspects that occurred in the First World War. Our set contains 13 coins. The First World War themes featured in this collection include the war years, mateship, Light Horsemen, the home front, the Royal Australian Navy, Remembrance Day, Nurses, wartime animals, The Last Post, War Correspondents, Australian Flying Corps, Australian Imperial Force, the Unknown Soldier, and the Gallipoli Landing. Project was issed by the Royal Mint and supported by the Australian War Memorial, Newscorp, Westpac and Legacy. The set, including coins was used as a prize in the JPESA speaking contest that Melbourne Legacy ran for many years until 2022.A type of prize given at a Legacy speaking competition that commemorates World War 1.Cardboard folder for a coin collection to be inserted in. Folds out into 6 sections. Red cord to tie the folder closed.coins, world war one -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Circa 1918
... world war 1... the soldiers who were returning home after World War 1.... the Sunbury News Office to "welcome home" the First World War soldiers...Handwritten on front: Welcome Home to soldiers of 1st World..." the First World War soldiers from Townsfolk. Handwritten on front ...The local people gathered together to welcome home the soldiers who were returning home after World War 1.Mounted sepia photograph of a group of people outside the Sunbury News Office to "welcome home" the First World War soldiers from Townsfolk.Handwritten on front: Welcome Home to soldiers of 1st World War Handwritten on back: Margaret Gilchrist Evans St Sunbury / 'Gilchrist Harker St Sunburyworld war 1, soldiers, armed forces, gilchrist, margaret, evans street, sunbury, harker street, sunbury news, george evans collection -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Sword, World War Two Japanese NCO/Officer Sword and Scabbard, 1932 to 1944
... World War Two Japanese NCO/Officer Sword and Scabbard...World War Two Japanese NCO/Officer sword and scabbard...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Sword World War Two ...Japanese Shi-gunto Army Officers sword and scabbard. The guard is rectangular in shape with cherry blossom motifs. The hilt is encased in Shark skin (?) Scabbard is made of painted steel. Brass fittings on the wooden scabbard encased in an enamel painted metal sheathWorld War Two Japanese NCO/Officer sword and scabbardCherry Blossom inscription on guardjapanese sword officer scabbard shi-gunto samuri cherry blossom -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, 2194 Days of the War - An Illustrated Chronology of the Second World War
... Second World War... of the Second World War... of the War - An Illustrated Chronology of the Second World War 2194 ...2194 Days of the War - An Illustrated Chronology of the Second World War