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Clunes MuseumDocument
.1 CERTIFICATE, ROYAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND APPOINTED MRS. R. STEART A LIFE GOVERNOR OF THE INSTITUTE ON 21 AUGUST 1946 .2 AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY - CETIFICATE OF SERVICE AWARDED TO ROBERT STEART FOR SERVICES DURING WORLD WAR 1939-1945 .3 CERTIFICATE THE CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITAL APPOINTED RA STEART LIFE GOVERNOR DATED 9 JANUARY 1962r steart, red cross, royal institute for the blind -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchLetter, 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion Assoc, 2000
Letter lists the service history of Sgt A R WILLS VX 5275 2/5 Infantry Battalion. He enlisted in 1939 embarked on HMT 'Ettrick" on 14/4/1940 after basic training at Puckapunyal. Disembarked in Egypt on 18/5/1940 and saw action at Bardia, Greece and Syria. Spent time in Lebanon and Ceylon before returning to Australia on 4/8/1942. On 13/10/42 disembarked at Milne Bay New Guinea and took part in the battle for Wau securing the airstrip and surrounding area after heavy fighting. Between 6-9 Feb 2/5 Bn C and D companies supported by A company spearheaded the attack engaged and defeated the enemy thus ending the battle of Wau Sgt WILLS was one of 28 men killed in action in the Crystal Creek area on 7/2/1943 and is buried at Lae War Cemetery.Letter consisting of letterhead above black typing on white paperAt top 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion Association 1939-1945 Dated 27 April 2000 At bottom "Sans regret"a r wills, 2/5th aust. inf. bn, lae, new guinea, battle for wau, kia, crystal creek -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - star, Military, 1945
Medals recognizing WW2 service. Given to local returned serviceman.Two of 2 military medals (star) 1939-1945King George V1 GRT V1australian war medals -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal, Military, 1945
Medals recognizing WW2 service. Given to local returned serviceman.One military medal - Lion over Dragon 1939 - 1945. SilverKing George V1 GRT V1australian war medals -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Treatment of Aliens in Australia During World War 2, 1988
Presented to the Museum by the Author, Frank Pronesti. An interesting comment of the treatment of Aliens, Australian Government attitude and Major Layton.A4 sized document in plastic cover, Clear front cover with a blue grey margin 1.7 cm wide extending to the back page. A vague photocopy of Murchison camp 3, Dept of Social Science - Gippsland College of Advanced Education 9 December 1988Treatment of Aliens in Australia during WW2 (1939-1945) by Frank Pronesti. Research project history/politics.tatura internment camps, internment camps, frank pronesti, major layton -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - star, Military, 1945
Medals recognizing WW2 service. Given to local returned serviceman.One of 2 military medals (star) 1939-1945King George V1 GRT V1australian war medals -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchFramed photograph
The 59th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Initially raised for service during World War I, the battalion fought on the Western Front in France and Belgium between 1916 and 1918, before being disbanded in 1919. In 1921, it was re-raised as a part-time unit of the Militia in Victoria. They remained in existence until 1942 when, due to a manpower shortage in the Australian economy, the decision was made to amalgamate the battalion with the 58th Battalion to form the 58th/59th Battalion. Together they remained linked throughout World War II, serving in New Guinea and Bougainville in 1943–1945. In 1952, the 59th Battalion was re-raised and subsequently was absorbed into the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960.Brown timber frame containing cream coloured mount and photograph of large group of soldiers and bandsmenPlaque -59th Militia Circa 193959th militia, ww1, ww2, 1939 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchCertificate - Framed Certificate, D Murray
Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to D Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 James Desmond Murray was born on 2/3/25 at Moyhu and enlisted in the RAAF on 28/5/1943 - Leading Aircraftman 142205Brown laminate frame containing certificate bordered by Australian State crests with photograph of King George two flags and crown at top and red seal below.The Call to Arms Shire of Oxley D. Murray World War 1939-45d. murray, shire of oxley, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medals WW2
... on 13.1.1947. 1939-1945 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Defence ...Three original WW2 medals awarded to 51647 Charles William FRENCH born 8.2.1911 at Wahgunyah in Victoria. He enlisted on 2.2.1942. FRENCH served with the RAAF as a Leading Aircraftman and was attached to the 12 Aircraft Repair Depot when discharged on 13.1.1947.1939-1945 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Defence MedalThree found white metal medals attached to multi striped colour ribbons.51647 C W FRENCHmedal, ww2, raaf -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - WW2 Medals
... are :- The War Medal 1939-1945/The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945... are :- The War Medal 1939-1945/The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 ...Three WW2 service medals awarded to Alfred Harry MERIGAN 40471 - born on 13/2/1907 London, England. Next of Kin - wife Myrtle MERIGAN nee FURPHY (Shepparton) He was an instrument maker and Orchardist. Enlisted Melbourne on 12/5/1941 into the RAAF serving with the 21 and 83 Squadron. He was discharged on 26/11/1945 and died on 20/2/1977 aged 70 years. Medals are :- The War Medal 1939-1945/The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945/The Pacific StarSmall one box containing three military medals with multi-colour striped ribbons attached.40471 - A H Meriganww2, raaf, medals -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPlaque - Wall plaque
Flight Sergeant Ian Lerwick Mainland, Service no 408815, Unit Royal Australian Air Force No 8 Squadron died in Bismarck Archipelago, New Ireland, New Guinea on 4 December 1943, aged 28 years.Small brass plaque with black text.'PRESENTED IN THE MEMORY OF FLIGHT SGT. IAN L. MAIINLAND"glen iris presbyterian church, ian lerwick mainland 1915 - 1943, world war 1939-1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hollole, H.N, Land of the '' Boong', 1944
30 sketches of Papua, drawn during the artist's duty with the Australian Forces in Papua-New Guinea 1942-44world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Jungle Warfare with the Australian Army in the South-West Pacific, 1944
Personal experiences of the men and women who served with the Australian Army in the South-West Pacific war to 1944. Table of contents. Illustrated with sketches and photographs.world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Khaki and Green with the Australian Army at Home and Abroad, 1950
... Entrance gippsland World War 1939 - 1945 Personal accounts ...Personal accounts of conditions experienced by Australian soldiers in campaigns in many theatres of war, 1942 to 1943. Table of contents and illustrationsworld war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Soldiering On. The Australian Army at Home and Overseas, 1942
... Entrance gippsland World War 1939 - 1945 Personal experiences ...Personal experiences of Australian Army Personnel during the Second World War to 1942. Illustrated with sketches and photographs. Table of contents.world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Johnston, Lottie, Honour Roll - Men and Women who have represented Australia in battle and home front - From Orbost and the surrounding districts, 1998
Alphabetical list of service personnel from Orbost and district who served in S.African War, 1st. World War, 2nd.World War, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Gives service number, name, rank, unit.With compliments from Jim I. Hendersonworld war 1939 - 1945, memorials, people, world war 1914-1918 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Royle Guy, HMAS M.4, The RAN's Fourth Book, 1944
An account of the influence of the Royal Australian Navy on Allied actions in the Second World War for the twelve months prior to 30th. September 1944.naval history, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Royle Guy, Yacaaba and Tomaree - A History of Port Stephens, 1945
The last of the volumes recording the service and achievements of the Royal Australian Navy during World War Two.world war 1939 - 1945 -
Geelong Naval and Maritime MuseumMedal - Medals, Various
... -1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, War Medal 1939..., Victory Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Australian Service Medal 14 x ...5 medals commemorating the service of Charles "Tug" Wilson. Charles "Tug" Wilson was born 20th December 1894 in Stonehouse, Devon. He served in the Royal Navy from 1914 to 1919 on the HMS Vivid, HMS Europa, HMAS Platypus, HMS Apollo and HMAS Powerful. He continued to serve in the navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant commander before his retirement sometime after the Second World War.5 medals of Charles Wilson Medals left to right OBE, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Australian Service Medal 14 x 9 cmwwi, charles "tug" wilson -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Ball, Desmond, Aborigines in the defence of Australia, 1991
... -- Participation Aboriginal Australian. | World War 1939-1945 ...This book is designed to provide all the information required for informed consideration of the potential role of Aborigines in the defence of Australia, for clarification and resolution of the disparate and complex issues involved and for the design of policy initiatives to realise the potential of Aborigines in Australia's defence planning and operations.vii-xxii; 240 P.; figs.; maps; notes; bib.; index; tables; 23 cm.This book is designed to provide all the information required for informed consideration of the potential role of Aborigines in the defence of Australia, for clarification and resolution of the disparate and complex issues involved and for the design of policy initiatives to realise the potential of Aborigines in Australia's defence planning and operations.world war, 1939-1945 -- participation, aboriginal australian. | world war, 1939-1945 -- participation, torres strait islander. | aboriginal australian soldiers. | australia -- armed forces -- minorities -- history. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Journal - Serials, Department of Pacific and Southeast Asian History, Australian National University, Aboriginal History - Volume 03. 1-2 1979, 1979
... | World War 1939-1945 -- Participation Aboriginal Australian ...A series of articles on Aboriginal History by well-known historians.166p.; footnotes; bib.; ports.; facsimiles; 25 cm.A series of articles on Aboriginal History by well-known historians.aboriginal australians -- periodicals. | ethnology -- australia -- periodicals. | aboriginal australians -- missions -- new south wales | religions - christianity - missions | religions - christianity - missionaries | music - vocal | literature and stories - story telling and story tellers | language - texts and translations - aboriginal to non-aboriginal language | art - rock art - painting | photography - ethnographic | ceremonies | literature and stories - story telling and story tellers | world war, 1939-1945 -- participation, aboriginal australian. | aboriginal australian soldiers. | aboriginal australians -- northern territory -- arnhem land. | defence - world war ii | religions - christianity - lutheran church | religions - christianity - missions | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1851-1900 | government policy - state and territory - queensland | animals - invertebrates - crustacea and molluscs - beche-de-mer / trepang | -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Diary of Private L.A. Jones, 1940 - 1944
Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944.Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944. Covers journey to Middle East, experiences as soldier in Egypt, P.O.W. in North Africa, Italy, internee in Switzerland and return to Australia. Ref Photo are at NP3039 & NP3040.9Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944. jones, lionel arthur, world war, 1939 - 1945, prisoners of war -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - School Project, Australian War Hero of World War II, Sergeant Ronald Mosely Peake, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
... royal air force world war 1939 - 1945 war memorials Australian ...Australian War HeroPhotocopy of Luther College Year 10 History assignment telling the story of Ronald Mosely Peake who served in the Royal Australian Air Force. He did advanced training in Canada and eventually was transferred to the United Kingdom where he officially became a bomber pilot. On 12 March 1943 he and his seven crew members failed to return from a mission over Stuttgart.Australian War Heropeake, ronald mosely, royal australian air force, royal air force, world war, 1939 - 1945, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - School Project, Remembering a casualty of World War II, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
... royal air force world war 1939 - 1945 war memorials A Luther ...A Luther College Year 10 essayA Luther College Year 10 essay which researches the history of George Maxwell Walker (1924 - 1944). A pilot with the R.A.A.F. who spent much of his flying days with the British R.A.F. At the time of his death his squadron was carrying out anti-submarine patrols and internal security in and around the Middle East. He was the son of George Walker and grandson of Edgar and Myra Walker, owners of Australia Tesselated Tile Company. The George Walker family lived in Harrison St, Mitcham. The home is on the City of Whitehorse Heritage planning overlay.A Luther College Year 10 essay walker, george maxwell, royal australian air force, royal air force, world war, 1939 - 1945, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Work on paper - School Project, An Australian casualty of World War II, Alwyn Terrance Till, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
Luther College Year 10 History assignmentPhotocopy of Luther College Year 10 History assignment telling the story of Alwyn Terrance Till who died on 21 August 1944 in Germany and is buried at Hotton War Cemetery, Belgium.Luther College Year 10 History assignmenttill, alwyn, war memorial lilydale, war memorial mitcham, war memorial box hill, war memorial blackburn, royal australian air force, hotton war cemetery, belgium, world war, 1939 - 1945 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, The War Dead, 1954
... 1939 - 1945 Hotton War Cemetery Belgium Till Alwyn Royal ...The War dead of the British Commonwealth and Empire:The War dead of the British Commonwealth and Empire: The register ...Hotton War CemeteryThe War dead of the British Commonwealth and Empire: world war 1939 - 1945, hotton war cemetery belgium, till, alwyn, royal australian air force -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate of Discharge, 4/10/1945 12:00:00 AM
... Australian Imperial Forces World War 1939 - 1945 Certificate ...Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town.Served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town, served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3.Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town.Served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3town, jack eric, australian imperial forces, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nursing in the Second World War, 1990
... in the 1990s, wrote of her experiences in World war 1939-1945. Her... of her experiences in World war 1939-1945. Her book, 'Australian ...Sister Elizabeth Burchill, a resident of Whitehorse in the 1990s, wrote of her experiences in World war 1939-1945.Sister Elizabeth Burchill, a resident of Whitehorse in the 1990s, wrote of her experiences in World war 1939-1945. Her book, 'Australian Nurses since Nightingale 1869-1990' tells of her work in the Middle East, Australia and New Guinea.Sister Elizabeth Burchill, a resident of Whitehorse in the 1990s, wrote of her experiences in World war 1939-1945. burchill, elizabeth, world war 1939-1945, nursing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Till documents
Alwyn Terence Till died in action in Belgium during World War 2.Alwyn Terence Till died in action in Belgium during World War 2. His family kept letters he had written and records relating to his life, war service and death, which were donated to the Whitehorse Historical Society in 2008. Also included in this donation were records of other members of the Till Family, and letters written by William Cook, a relative by marriage (ND5889)|Two copies of French Translation of 'A Brave Australian Airman'. Also correspondence fromYvonne Fitzmaurice relating to the book she wrote on Alwyn Till and its rranslation into FrenchAlwyn Terence Till died in action in Belgium during World War 2.till, alwyn, till, sydney, till, evelyn, till, alison bertha, world war, 1939-1945, mitcham, world war, 1914-1918, maggs family, cook, harriet amey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Memories of Changi, 22/01/1992
Article re Vermont resident Lex Arthurson who celebrated his 21st birthday in Changi prison and is returning after 50 years to revisit. He was one of 125 Australians and 1,000 British who were forced to work on the Burma Railway.prisoners of war, world war 1939 - 1945, arthurson, lex
