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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Gordon Yabsley, Reprint 2001
... History of 2/4th Armoured Regiment in World War 2... of 2/4th Armoured Regiment in World War 2 An "ancestor" unit ...History of 2/4th Armoured Regiment in World War 2An "ancestor" unit of the RegimentSoft covered book with photographs, 152 pages. A history of the 2/4th Australian Armoured Regimental Group.2/4 armoured regiment, history, armoured corps -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Booklet, Handbook, Victorian State Emergency Council, Air Raid Precautions - Manual of General Training - July 1939, July 1939
... state in Australia during World War 2. Air Raid Precautions..., used in Caulfield during World War 2. Represents the importance ...Air Raid Precautions organisations were established in each state in Australia during World War 2. Air Raid Precautions in Victoria were run by Civil Defense organisation. This handbook, one of a series of handbooks, used in Caulfield during World War 2.Represents the importance of air raid wardens to civilian defence to handle the threat posed thus officials issued instructions on what to do in case of an air raid. This handbook was used for the Air Raid Precautions in Caulfield during World War 2.Printed handbook has 66 pages bound in soft cover of heavy weight buff colour with red spine.On front cover contains Victoria coat of arms, stamped with 'Caulfield Historical Society' in top right hand corner, handwritten in pen '64' and in pencil 'Box 4/1'. Also includes number '7155/39' On inside cover, in pencil, 'Phillip Campbell Hubert' and on first page, in pencil, 'P.C.Hubert' air raid precautions, general training, july 1939 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Essay - Honours Thesis, Rosie BRAY, Rosalie (Rosie) Thrupp Robnson Bray, "The Borough", 2010
... War - World War II... of Port Melbourne's people in World War Two and includes... the experiences of Port Melbourne's people in World War Two and includes ...Copy of thesis submitted as part of the final honours examination in the History program at LaTrobe University. Copy bound and donated by the author."The Borough", by Rosie BRAY 2010. Honours Thesis, History program, LaTrobe University, which discusses the experiences of Port Melbourne's people in World War Two and includes information from interviews with people who lived through the war and the author's own memories . Bound in red and blue, with gold print on the cover.war - world war ii, rosalie (rosie) bray nee thrup -
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. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 20/2/1942 - Special - My War Part 23 - Japanese Raid Dawin Twice, Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 23 - Japanese Raid Dawin Twice
... Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War...local newspaper reporting on world war 2 events - my war...World War 2, Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1942... World War 2, Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1942 World War Two ...World War 2, Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1942World War Two - Darwin Bombed Twice, Bombs Rock Darwin Local newspaper dated 20/2/1942 - Special - My War - Japanese Raid Darwin Twice - Bombs Rock Darwin Japanese Raid Darwin Twice - Bombs Rock Darwinlocal newspaper reporting on world war 2 events - my war part 23 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
First Field Dressing, October 1942
... Used by the thousands in World War 2. And, on issue long... by the thousands in World War 2. And, on issue long after the war. Field ...Used by the thousands in World War 2. And, on issue long after the war.Cotton outer cover, secured by a thread. 2 x inner water proof covers each containing a dressing. Dressings consist of gauze pad stitched to a bandage, and a safety pin Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd Sydney October 1942 Instructions for usefield dressing -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Codes R/T Slidex, 1940's
... Used during World War 2 and by the Regiment in post war... , GOVT ARROW Used during World War 2 and by the Regiment in post ...Used during World War 2 and by the Regiment in post war trainingFolding case. This contains, on the right, a pocket in which are kept code cards, cursors etc. On the left is an aluminium frame for holding the code card when in use, and also two metal channels, one across the top and one down the left side, in which cursors slide. A clip is provided in the centre fold to hold message pads. Inclusions comprise code cards for Ops/Sigs, Med, RAA, RAE,AEME, Air, Q(a), 3 long and 3 short cursors., Instruction Card - "Seven steps to Slidex" and 8 page brochure "Instructions for the use of Slidex RT Code. ZAA 0532, CODES R/T SLIDEX , GOVT ARROWradio -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Army Education Service (LHQ), Handbook of Pidgin Enlish, 1940's
... World War 2... World War 2... of Australians serving in SW Pacific during World War 2 Pidgin English ...For training of Australians serving in SW Pacific during World War 2Soft covered booklet suggesting origins, grammar and vocabulary of South Sea Island Pidgin EnglishArmy Education Service Prepared by LHQ Training Centre Queenslandpidgin english, world war 2, pacific islands -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Pratt and Whitney Water Injection for Commercial Aircraft, Water Injection for Commercial Aircraft
... Published post Second World War in March 1947... for Commercial Aircraft Published post Second World War in March 1947 ...Published post Second World War in March 1947. For commercial aircraft water injection, commercial aircraft, pratt and whitney, 1947 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Pamphlet (Item) - Air Crew Entry under the Empire Air Scheme: Notes for the information of candidates regarding entry into the Royal Australian Air Force as Air Crews, Air Crew Entry under the Empire Air Scheme
... World War Two...produced during the Second World War by the Royal... the Second World War by the Royal Australian Air Force. World War Two ...produced during the Second World War by the Royal Australian Air Force. world war two, enlistment, royal australian air force -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Japanese leather pilot's cap
... world war 2...Leather cap worn by Japanese aircrew during World War 2. ... during World War 2. world war 2 japanese leather helmet ...Leather cap worn by Japanese aircrew during World War 2. Brown leather capworld war 2, japanese, leather helmet -
Mont De Lancey
Bandage, Johnson & Johnson Pty. Ltd, 1941
... Belonged to Mr. H. Brutton. Dressing used in World War 2..... Dressing used in World War 2. bandages medical textiles Johnson ...Belonged to Mr. H. Brutton. Dressing used in World War 2.Army issue first field dressing. Two dressings in waterproof covers, each consisting of a gauze pad stitched to a bandage and a safety pin.bandages, medical textiles -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Coat Army, c1939
... World War Two Army uniform|Worn by Captain Noel West.... British Commonwealth Forces World War Two Army uniform|Worn ...World War Two Army uniform|Worn by Captain Noel WestWorld War two|Australian War Graves UnitOne khaki woolen army great coat, wide lapels wide cuffs, double breasted, four sets of medal buttons. Wide pocket cuffs on two external pockets. Epaulets on each shoulder with Australian badge and 3 pips and one button. Badge on right hand shoulder- blue with crown '' British Commonwealth Forces''. Collar with neck flaps with four bakelite buttons. Pleat on top of coat with belt with three metal buttons. Vent on skirt of coat with two bakelite buttons.Back of coat is lined to the vent, sides are fully lined with cotton fabric, sleeves are fully lined. One deep pocket on left side with one bakelite button. Fabric hook on back of collar''MTS'' N.WEST. British Commonwealth Forcescostume, male uniform, military -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Weapon - 303 Bayonet, Pattern 1907 bayonet without hooked quillon
... and second world wars... and second world wars 5/6 RVR blade -1907 1 Scabbard -MANGROVITE '44 ...Bayonet type used by Australian forces in the first and second world warsBritish Pattern 07 bayonet and scabbard. The hilt has a straight crossguard with a muzzle ring and the grips are plain wood held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel is missing its push button locking bolt The polished blade is straight having a single fuller to each side and the riccasso is stamped with MA 1907 over 1. '. The brown leather scabbard has a blued steel chape and tear drop locket. The locket throat edge is stamped 3MD35564. The leather body is marked on the reverse MANGROVITE '44.blade -1907 1 Scabbard -MANGROVITE '44.5/6 rvr -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Paperback Book, The Bootmaker of Berlin
... World War 2... World War 2 ww2 italians Internment Tatura Queensland Debbie ...Berlin, 2010: A deathbed promise launches Kathy Giuliano on a quest for the truth about her family during World War II. Alone, she travels to Berlin in search of an enigmatic octogenarian who holds the keys to the past. The only clues to his identity and whereabouts and are a black-and-white photograph and an outdated address in Reinickendorf. England, 1938: After fleeing Nazi Germany for the safety of England, a teenage boy is captured when Churchill gives the order to 'collar the lot'. One of 2,000 prisoners on the hell-ship Dunera, he is sent to Australia. At the 'family camp', he makes footwear and forms life-long friendships. Eight years later, what does he find when he returns to Berlin? Victoria, 1943: With the Japanese at Australia's doorstep, a mother and daughter are arrested at their cane farm in far north Queensland and sent 'down south'. Their crime? Teaching the Italian language to school-children. The internment camp at Tatura changes everything. The secrets they share must be kept for the rest of their lives.Mauve and Pink cover with a painting of a large brown lace up boot. The book title is depicted on a wrought iron sign. non-fictionBerlin, 2010: A deathbed promise launches Kathy Giuliano on a quest for the truth about her family during World War II. Alone, she travels to Berlin in search of an enigmatic octogenarian who holds the keys to the past. The only clues to his identity and whereabouts and are a black-and-white photograph and an outdated address in Reinickendorf. England, 1938: After fleeing Nazi Germany for the safety of England, a teenage boy is captured when Churchill gives the order to 'collar the lot'. One of 2,000 prisoners on the hell-ship Dunera, he is sent to Australia. At the 'family camp', he makes footwear and forms life-long friendships. Eight years later, what does he find when he returns to Berlin? Victoria, 1943: With the Japanese at Australia's doorstep, a mother and daughter are arrested at their cane farm in far north Queensland and sent 'down south'. Their crime? Teaching the Italian language to school-children. The internment camp at Tatura changes everything. The secrets they share must be kept for the rest of their lives.ww2 italians, internment, tatura, queensland, debbie terranova, berlin -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2, 2005
... OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2 ...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2Front cover showing Yakovlev diving against blue sky backgroundnon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 64 Yakovlev Aces of World War 2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2, 2002
... OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2 ...OSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2Front cover showing close up painting of Croation fighter downing British marked Mustang, blue skynon-fictionOSPREY AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES 49 Croation Aces of World War 2 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Anti-Gas eyeshields, 1943
... in the event of a World War 2 'Air Spray' during the 1940s. The shields... shields for use in the event of a World War 2 'Air Spray' during ...To be used in the event of a mustard gas attack. Two of a pack of three anti gas eye shields for use in the event of a World War 2 'Air Spray' during the 1940s. The shields are made of cellulose acetate sheet with elastic ties and cushioned nose strip. They are in a brown paper envelope and contained within a cardboard pack printed with instruction on how to use them.3 EYESHIELDS, ANTI-GAS, MK 11/C.A. "AIR SPRAY" Packet also marked with instructions for use.wwii, anti gas, eyeshields, protective wear -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Kit, Mess
... Standard Australian Army World War 2 issue mess kit... mornington-peninsula Kit, Mess Standard Australian Army World War 2 ...Standard Australian Army World War 2 issue mess kit consisting of two tinned steel containers each in the form of a rectangular dish. Both have a folding wire handle and are designed so that one dish which is smaller fits inside the larger dish. These were issued to commissioned officer ranks.Each dish is stamped with the Australian Department of Defence arrowhead and the inscription "FEDERAL TINWARE W.A." -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, A. C. Barrett, "A Man the Dust", c2000
... World War I.../1945, following the end of the second World War, titled "A Man... Supplement, 22/9/1945, following the end of the second World War ...Photocopy of a cartoon, from the Argus Supplement, 22/9/1945, following the end of the second World War, titled "A Man and the Dust", drawn by A. C. Barrett, featuring a man receiving petrol coupons, rationing and then getting ready to get their motor car out of the garage and clean it from it dusty condition. Two copiesOn copy 1 in ink "Argus Supplement, September 22, 1945" and "46". Copy 2 - "GEE46.tif" trams, tramways, cartoons, world war i, motor vehicles, argus -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, 50TH ANNIVERSARY, FRAMED, C. 1995
... A 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war...” A 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war certificate ...These 50th Anniversary certificates were also given to individuals who served.A 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war certificate presented to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Centre emblem pictures a family welcoming a serviceman home. Gold decorative border with grey background, mounted with a green border. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Emblem has words: “AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945 - 1995” Signed by: “Prime Minister & Minister for Veterans' Affairs” Stamp on back: “Bethany Gallery”brsl, smirsl, 50th, certificate -
Federation University Historical Collection
Sign, Id Line for Prisoners of War Sign by Keith Rash, c1943
... world war 2...During World War Two Ballarat raised money to aid Prisoners... During World War Two Ballarat raised money to aid Prisoners ...During World War Two Ballarat raised money to aid Prisoners of War.Hand made sign by Keith Rash on white gauze1D line to aid the Prisoners of Warkeith rash, rash, world war 2, world war, prisoner of war, signwriting, pow -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - My War 33 Te Sun Newspaper dated 8/11/1942 - Vast Landings in French Africa, Daily newspaper covering World War 2 Vast Landings in French Africa
... Daily newspaper covering World War 2 Vast Landings in... and actions during World War 2... Daily newspaper covering World War 2 Vast Landings in French ...Newspaper with articles covering current condition and actions during World War 2Vast U.S. Landings in French AfricaThe Sun newspaper dated 9/11/1942newspaper articles for the local population - Vast U>S> Landing in French Africathe sun newspaper dated 8/11/1942 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Drawing (item) - A variety of Aeroplanes Plans, Aeroplane Plans
... Second World War... the Second World War..., majority being from the Second World War plans WW2 Second World War ...Plans contain an array of aircraft, majority being from the Second World Warplans, ww2, second world war, mustang, commonwealth aircraft corporation, aircraft plans -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - The Book of the 'Wellington' War Planes
... World War Two... from the Second World War... the Second World War World War Two Vickers Wellington Bomber aircraft ...A short booklet of the Vickers Wellington, a British bomber from the Second World Warworld war two, vickers wellington, bomber aircraft -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Aeroplane Flight: An Introduction to Aerodynamics by H.F. Browne
... Produced during the Second World War, the book... World War, the book is an introduction to the basic ...Produced during the Second World War, the book is an introduction to the basic understanding of flight. aerydnamics -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Art behind the wire, 2014
... during the second world war... during the second world war art The Duldig Gallery ...The untold story of refugee families interned in Australia during the second world warrectangular, white cover, with a black pen and ink sketch of two horses. behind barbed wire with a tree in the forground. B/W photos, colourful picturesart -
Mordialloc & District Historical Society Inc
Mentone Baths Picture, Rose Stereograph Co, The Beach & Baths Mentone Vic. (The Rose Series P10654), Unknown
... Possibly pre-World War 2, Mentone Baths with bathing boxes... of a rose in the centre. Possibly pre-World War 2, Mentone Baths ...Possibly pre-World War 2, Mentone Baths with bathing boxes in ParkdaleM The picture details the Hot Sea Baths. They were also considered good for one's health, they were a tourist destination for many years until they were burnt down in the late 1950'sPost Card with beach scene. Baths building on right with beach in front. Cliffs on the left hand side of pictureOn back of picture: "Published by the Rose Stereograph Co. / Armadale Victoria." "Post Card" printed at top of back of card, with drawing of a rose in the centre.mentone baths, beach, rose series, post card, 1940, 1950s -
City of Whittlesea
Booklet (item), Second World War Memorial Dedication
... Second World War Memorial Dedication... World War Monument in Whittlesea, September 2013... melbourne Booklet Booklet Second World War Memorial Dedication ...Commemorative program for the dedication of the Second World War Monument in Whittlesea, September 2013booklet -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Booklet - Book, Tactics in Modern Warfare, 1942
... Training pamphlet issued by 3 Aust Corps during World War 2 ... by 3 Aust Corps during World War 2 regimental property Wark VC ...Training pamphlet issued by 3 Aust Corps during World War 2 24 Page training pamphlet in brown card cover with black print bound with two staples.regimental property, wark vc club, tactics, ww2