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Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WIRELESS SET 1944, 1944
This is a 6 valve portable transceiver, made in Australia from a British design. It was only used for C.W. (morse code). Its frequency was in the range of 2.5-3.5MHz. Output power 0.5-5 watts. Use was for commando and infantry patrols up to battalion level. It had an external battery pack for low and high voltage supply. 1 man operation in Tropics. An image of this type of wireless set in operation can be found in the AWM Collection: P02952.012 081815 Aluminium box, cover missing. The top has various dials, jacks and one gauge. There is a small length of cable coming from the control panel to a 4 pin plug. On the outside of case is the phrase D (arrow up)D 208 MKIIPlaque on control panel "WIRELESS SET - ZAA 2088 SERIAL NUMBER 168 DATE = 1944"wireless, wwii -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TUNICS, 1939-45
Owner of uniform unknown.1 Jacket - Polyester, light khaki with belt, metal buckle .2 Jacket - Serge, khaki with belt, metal bucklewwii, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, ARMY, 1939-45
Uniform belonged to Lt. J.K. GRIFFEN 2nd AIF, VX83853, 19th LOC SIGNALS.1) Jacket, Service Dress, Serge, khaki, Winter, 2 x Australia Badges, 2 x Rising Sun Lapel badges, 4 x Lieut badges (2 on each shoulder), 2 x Colour patches rectangular shape, white, light & dark blue with grey surround, 2 x service chevrons on right sleeve (pinned on), 4 x service ribbons WW2, metal buttons, 4 pockets. .2) Trousers, Service Dress, Serge, khaki, winter, plastic buttons, 3 pockets. .3) Peak cap, khaki, with leather band, small Rising Sun badge, grey leather inner lining. .4) Tie, cotton, khaki. .5) Braces - stripped, elastic, leather attachments..3) Inside lining maker appears to be “Tru Form”uniforms - military - army, wwii -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Aircraft, B-24 Liberator, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation, c. 1940
This particular aircraft was modified with a search radar in the lower fuselage to help locate and track targets and was then redesignated as a B-24R model. The RAAF took A72-176 on charge in late 1944 and this saw it issued to 7 OTU (Operational Training Unit) based at Tocumwal, south west NSW. The training saw bomber crews learn how to fly the bomber, operate as a team and work with fighters. Towards the end of the war there were up to 50 aircraft located at Tocumwal along with 5000 personnel. A72-176 was noted as flown on training missions by various aircrew.This aircraft is one of the only remaining B-24 bombers in the southern hemisphere and 1 of only 8 remaining B-24 airframes still existing in the world, out of the nearly 19,000 which were originally built. The restoration honours the contribution of one of the RAAF’s main bombers of the WWII era. This restored Liberator aircraft was assembled from parts salvaged from B-24M models, manufactured during the 1940s in the USA. Made from aluminium, the plane is 68 feet long, with a wingspan of 110 feet, and is metallic silver with a distinctive blue and white target design on each side. The aircraft is powered by four wing-mounted engines, and is fitted with 10 heavy machine guns.Registration number on side of fuselage at rear of plane: 'A72-176' Inscription on side of fuselage at front of plane: 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE / US ARMY B24-10 CO / AIR FORCES SERIAL NUMBER 44-41956' aircraft, liberator, bomber, wwii -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Cloth, Wangaratta Picture Framers
White cloth with Japanese verse in a black frame. The cloth has a red circle and Japanese writing mounted on cardboardVerse translates to " We pray that the soldier's good fortune would last forever"japanese verse, wwii -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII FUEL 1 GALLON RATION TICKETS, 1948
Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII Fuel 1 Gallon Ration Tickets: WWII One Gallon Fuel Tickets: 2 x cream cards with blue flecks, perforated edges and red print. At the top in the centre is the Commonwealth Emblem and Motor Spirit Ration Ticket. Commonwealth Of Australia. Underneath is 1 One Gallon and Valid only until 31st May 1948. Not Transferable. This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with name, licence number and vehicle registration number. The back ground is circle shapes with Department of Supply and Shipping. On the back hand printed is "2(e)/4652, Car 153772, G. Alice Jones".Commonwealth of Australiagovernment, federal, fuel ration ticket, ww11. miss g. alice jones -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Japanese Occupation Money
Used by Japanese forces in the Pacific theater during WWII 5 Japanese occupation notes of various denominations -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Guns of Navarone, 1958
Classic WWII novel which was made into a Hollywood movie.Navy Blue hardcover front, back and spine. Maps. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - GERMAN PLATE, Bauscher Weiden, 1940
WWII Germany, possibly used in German military installationsCircular white plate, stoneware with stamp on the baseStamped in black on underside: German Swastika surrounded by an eagle Makers mark in oval: Bauscher Weiden 1940military history, german memorabilia, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - COLOUR PATCH, UNIT, post 1941
This 2nd AIF Unit was 2/23 Battalion, WWII.Colour patch T shaped, background is grey felt. A dark blue T is sewn over a larger light blue T.uniforms - badges/army, patch, passcendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GAITER, U.S, C.1939 - 45
One of a pair of U.S gaiters issued during WWII.Khaki canvas gaiter with cord lacing through metal eyes & metal hooks. Canvas strap with metal tip sewn to bottom. Metal buckle on opposite side to secure strap.uniforms - army, military history, passchendaele barracks trust, gaiters -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Unknown - Scale model HMAS Maryborough (1)
Model of the ship served on by W Thomson during WWII.Scale model of the HMAS Maryborough that was operated by the Australian Navy during WWII.Grey and black painted plastic and wood scale model of the Bathurst class HMAS Maryborough (1940 to 1946) minesweeper (commonly known as corvettes) mounted in a wooden frame glass sided and top case. It has cotton rigging with metal anchor chains. An inscribed metal plate is located on the front glass side. The upper of the model is painted grey, and the bottom black. J195 is painted in black lettering on the bow of the model.J195 H.M.A.S Maryborough 1940 - 1946 Made by W. Thomsonmodel, hmas maryborough, bathurst class, minesweeper, corvette -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Pen Nibs, Not known
Used by Mason Day Frecker (RAAF) during WWIIPen nibs used during 1939-1945a22.12 -
Friends of Kurth Kiln
Clamp,mid 1940
Part of Tools used for making charcoal during WWIIPurpose made Steel Clamp for attachment to to round shaft up to 5cm. Threaded section with "T" bar for tightening: Height 16cm Width 11cm, Depth 5cm Dia of shaft 3.5cm Thickness 1.8cm Plain steel, badly rusted, thread seized upNil -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Robert J Harris Service No Vx093367 1946, Malmsbury 1946
People - "Harris, Robert J. G." Associated with - Wwii -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Literary work - Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels
Poem telling the story of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels of WWII.Poem. "Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels". -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Medal
Awarded to LAC GFM Donnellan 143814 RAAF WWIIMedal and ribbon 1939-45 Star -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Weapon - INNOC: .303 Lee Enfield
Rifle used by US forces during WWII Pacific.303 Lee Enfield USA Jungle Carbine fixed to the Wooden board and bolted onto the wall.303 Lee Enfield Ser No. AD3551 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photo, Unknown
WWII Historical significance with some information of the Dandenong area.Black and white framed photo of 408537 Sgt R.R.E. Swords 23 Sep 1912 - 21 Jan 1943. This photograph is a tribute to the late Robert Richard Falkiner Swords. 'Bob' as he was known to his friends and most townsfolk of Dandenong and it's people. His older brother James, served in the First World War and later was a founding member of the Dandenong RSL Sub-Branch, formed in 1919, was its second President and also served a term as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer. James was the Editor of Dandenong's first newspaper, the Dandenong Advertiser. 'Bob' Swords was also a member of the Dandenong Advertiser newspaper and was a driving force in Dandenong getting it's own Hospital. For many years his photo hung over the entrance to the old building, which was demolished some years back. Regrettably this photo was lost. Bob enlisted into the Royal Australian Air Force to train as a pilot on 26 April 1941 and after initial training embarked to Southern Rhodesia. After completion of initial flight training he then moved to England for advanced training, prior to postings onto an OTU. He was tragically killed during this phase of training on 21 January 1943. The gentleman with in this photo is believed to be his South African Flying Instructor 'Panda' Watkins. His grave in England has a lovely headstone and the inscription: 'Service Above Self'. (As advised by Robert Richard Kudyba OAM).Brass plaque stating 4085537 Sgt R.R.F. Swords 23 Sept 1912 - 21 Jan 1943. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, c.1939 - 45
Edward Ethelbert Sugden. An E.E Sugden is listed with a "V" number being V83932 no other information. Edward is listed as enlisting as VX117065 on 24.11.1942 age 43 years, discharged from the Army on 10.6.1947 with the rank of Major in 1st Aust Labour Group.Black & white group portrait photo of a company of uniformed soldiers, probably WWII, in a training depot with black & white dog in the foreground & a horse racing track in the background. Brown wooden frame without glass. Photo mounted on fawn border with cardboard backing. Printed below photo: "TO LIEUT E. E. SUGDEN B' COY, 3rd A.A.S.C. Training Depot, Bendigo" Handwritten RHS below photo. "Vincent Kelly Bendigo"photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CITIZENS CERTIFICATE, 10/6/1946
Colin Strachan VX5295 enlisted on 25.10.39 in Bendigo. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.9.44. His unit at discharge was 2/5th Battalion. Coloured certificate "All Honour to the Brave". Presented to Pte C Strachan in appreciation of services rendered in WWII, from the citizens of California Gully. Centre has details, flags at top, scroll at bottom with rising sun. Frame is black wood with gold edging.documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, california gully, strachan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BOOKLET - 'THANKS FOR THE MEMORY', Early 1940s'?
Booklet - 'Thanks for the Memory'. Re the visit of US 1st Marine Division in Australia during WWII. Written/illustrated by Diana Gibson and Audrie Gullet. Illustrated 12 stapled pages. ( A number of references to Melbourne but none to Bendigo) Signed by the authors on back cover.person, individual -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Rule Book, Commonwealth Government, "Ballarat Gun Cotton Factory Rules", 1940's
A commonwealth of Australia Rule Book - For use at the Gun Cotton Factory at Ballarat- WWII. 17 numbered pages- printed one side only. Cover sheet- addendum with hand stamp p6. Images of cover and inside page added 5/9/13.Opposite page 6 - addendum date 21/7/1943.trams, tramways, manufacture of munitions, factory rules, gun cotton, ordnance -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Instrument (Item) - Compass Navigational Type P8 Reference G6A/0726. ( 2 Units), Compass Navigational Type P8 Reference G6A/0726
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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Blues uniform
This uniform was worn by Lieutenant Colonel J Allard who commanded 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 1959-1962. Col Allard had served in the pre-WW2 militia, then in 2/4th Armoured Regiment (AIF). Following the war he joined the CMF and served as 2i/c 4/19 PWLH prior to taking command of 8/13 VMR. He maintained close contact with the Regimental Association and following his death in October 2018 at age 98 his family donated this uniform to the museum. The uniform was known as 'mess undress' but served as formal winter dress until 'mess dress' was made available in 1970s. Mannequin dressed in Blues uniform with beret and 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles badge with emu plume tuft behind badge. Uniform has 8/13 VMR regimental buttons, lieutenant colonel badges of rank and WWII service ribbon bar. military, uniform, allard, vmr, blues -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Arthur J Howe WWII War Medals
Original medals held by family, this replica set Military Service Medals for Arthur J Howe who saw service with 2/5 Infantry Battalions and served in the Middle East AfricaReplica Set Court Mounted WWII Medals comprising first from the right Australian Service Medal, second from the right War Medal 1939-45, third from the right Pacific Star 4th from the right 1939-45 Star war medals, wwii war medals, court mounted medals -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Personal Care kit, 1939-1945
This Personal Care kit was issued by the Australian Army to those in military service during WWII, including Dr.W.R. Angus. The kit was part of a soldier's equipment to guard against possible sexually transmitted infections. It is now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist. Dr W R Angus was a Surgeon Captain for the Australian Defence Forces, Army Medical Corps, stationed in Ballarat, Victoria, and in Bonegilla, N.S.W. He completed his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This item is significant in Australia's Military History. It aids in understanding life in the military and the changes to normal life and morality. Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist, collected a range of military objects including those he personally used during his time as Surgeon Captain in the Australian Defence Forces in World War II. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Australian Army personal care kit, WWII era. A rectangular brown box containing a small blue cardboard box with a leaflet and two small tubes of ointment inside it, four square waxed paper prophylactic packets and a brown cardboard cylinder with enclosed ends containing a waxy substance. The overall box has a handwritten inscription. The kit belonged to Dr W R Angus and are now part of the W. R. Angus Collection.On the large box, handwritten “ARMY ISSUE” On waxed paper wrapper; “CHECKER NEW LATEX PROPHYLACTIC” On the small box “THE BLUE LIGHT OUTFIT” “DIRECTIONS INSIDE” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, w.r. angus collection, australian army, world war 2, second world war, australian defence forces, ww 2, ww ii, military equipment, army issue, personal care, personal hygene, prevention of std, prevention of sti, prevention of vd -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Cleaning Kit Mundlos RG34
Used by German troops to clean Mauser K98k Carbine WWIIMundlos RG34 cleaning Kit for Mauser K98k. Kit container containing Brush with brass wire core, bristle brush, oil canister, pull through.tool, waxed thread and wax blockrg34, cleaning kit, mundlos, pull through, mauser -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PENNANT AAOC, C.WW2
Australian Army Ordnance Corp pennant from c. WWII.Triangular shape - blue felt with red felt strip and two blue felt attachment strips at wide end. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge printed on left hand side and A.A.O.C in red print across pennant.pennant, memorabilia, aaoc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - LIGHTER, WW1
Given to Reginald Chatfield O'LOUGHLIN (WWII Veteran). Believed to be a souvenir.Brass cigarette trench lighter in original black cardboard box. Cellophane front to allow viewing.Printed front bottom of box: : “WWI, Trench Lighter”memorabilia, lighter, cigarette