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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 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Holy Bible
... was originally owned by a World War 2 Australian Army serviceman, Gunner... buff colour. This bible was originally owned by a World War 2 ...Pocket size Holy Bible in protective cardboard sleeve. The bible has a hard cover in a buff colour with gold embossed lettering, the sleeve is in the same buff colour. This bible was originally owned by a World War 2 Australian Army serviceman, Gunner A. E. Sands, service number V 195271.The sleeve is labelled ""ACTIVE SERVICE" EDITION, OXFORD TEXT BIBLE, Oxford India Paper, Beryl 32mo, SA2701/2" The bible is inscribed "HOLY BIBLE" in gold embossed letters on the front cover and the spine, there is also the word "OXFORD" in gold embossed letters on the spine. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass, Plane Table
... Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured... units of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2 ...A plane table compass as used by surveyors and artillery crew complete with a protective wooden transit case. This compass is the type used by artillery units of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured by J. W. Handley P/L of Melbourne in 1943. Refer 00330.1 and 00330.2 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - City of Port Melbourne, recognition of voluntary enlistment in the Australian Imperial Forces, City of Port Melbourne, 1940s
... war - world war ii... with the Australian Imperial Forces dated 194- (presume for World War 2...war - world war ii armed services - army local government ...Certificate of recognition of voluntary enlistment with the Australian Imperial Forces dated 194- (presume for World War 2), presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Port Melbourne. Certificate has not been filled out. Brightly coloured with photograph of Port Melbourne Town Hall at base, red seal above.war - world war ii, armed services - army, local government - city of port melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: DIGGER'S LIFE IN PICTURE NEWSPAPER CUTTING, 29th April, 2014
... World war 2..., showing images of diggers in the field during World War 2. One... MILITARY World war 2 herb dixon Bendigo Advertiser Page from ...Page from Bendigo Advertiser Tuesday April 29, 2014, showing images of diggers in the field during World War 2. One page titled 'Herb Dixon: a digger's life in pictures' Herb Dixon, Andy Gibson, Vic Ward, Johnny Babington are names listed on bottom photos.Bendigo Advertisermilitary, world war 2, herb dixon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - COMMONWEALTH CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, C. 1995
... “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War.... “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War, a grateful ...Roy Henry CLEE No VX28338 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 20.6.1940 age 24 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.9.1945 he was a Pte in No 37 Employment Coy.Brown plastic frame with gold trim, glass front, brown paper backing. “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War, a grateful nation expresses its thanks to R H CLEE. Signed by Prime Minister, Minister for Veteran's Affairs & Federal Member. Stamp on back: Galleria Framing & Prints.”documents - certificates, military history, government - federal govt, 50th anniversary, clee -
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Trousers Army, c1939
... World War 2 Army uniform trousers worn by Captain Noel West.... and 22 either side of fly. Pocket either side. World War 2 Army ...World War 2 Army uniform trousers worn by Captain Noel West.World War 2Khaki coloured Mens trousers with fly with 3 buttons, hook at top, 2 buttons at back and 22 either side of fly. Pocket either side.costume, male uniform, military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Jacket Army, c1939
... World War 2 Army uniform jacket worn by Captain Noel West.../1945 Star, Pacific Star, and efficiency medal World War 2 Army ...World War 2 Army uniform jacket worn by Captain Noel WestWorld War 2Army khaki tunic with cotton lining, sleeves have striped lining. Tunichas 2top pleated pockets with pointed flaps. Two more large expanding pockets with on bottom,4 buttons with Australia map and Aust Military Forces on front with one each on pocket. Shoulder strap has pips. One Australia badge and one AMF button on each side. Lapels have a rising sun badge on each lapel. Back has one pleat on bottom of jacket. Belt has rectangle buckle with 2bottom waist adjusters. Sleeve has a vee shape on cuff. Right sleeve has 2 vee stripes (long service) In pocket envelope with piece of ribbon from 1939/1945 Star, Pacific Star, and efficiency medalcostume, male uniform, military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Officers Army cap, c1939
... Part of World War 2 army uniform worn by Captain Noel West... of World War 2 army uniform worn by Captain Noel West Word War 2 ...Part of World War 2 army uniform worn by Captain Noel WestWord War 2|Australian War Graves UnitArmy Khaki officers peaked cap. Rising sun badge on front with narrow leather strap around front of cap. Small button on back end of strap which has a map of Australia engraved in the centre. Leather binding around inside of capLondon Stores Ltd. opp GPO Melb.costume, male uniform, military -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Paul Brickhill, Reach for the sky, 1954_
... Story of Douglas Bader, fighter pilot and POW during World... of Douglas Bader, fighter pilot and POW during World War 2 Paul ...Story of Douglas Bader, fighter pilot and POW during World War 2382 p. illus. pbk. -
Trentham and District Historical Society
Functional object - Headlights cover, c. 1940
... world war 2... the World War 2... War 2 trentham transport world war 2 motor vehicle car ww2 ...Black out screen for headlights that were used during the World War 2Circular metal plate to cover car headlight during wartimeNonetrentham, transport, world war 2, motor vehicle, car, ww2, wwii, 1939-1945 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Ration cards, Pre-natal 1947, 1948, 1945 1947 1948
... Second World War...World War 2. Donor's mother saved items from issue date....World War 2. Donor's mother saved items from issue date ...World War 2. Donor's mother saved items from issue date.Special clothing ration pre-natal issue. 4 clothing ration cards 1948 1 clothing ration card 1947Commonwealth of Australia Ration Bookcommonwealth of australia, second world war, pre-natal, clothing -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - War Experiences Book, E. M. Robertson, WAAAF at War, 1974
... World War Two in Australia... Force during World War Two. It gives details of her training... in World War Two This book tells of the WW2 experiences ...This book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service womanThis is a book of 112 pages. The cover is white with black printing and there is a black and white photograph on the front cover. The pages contain printed text and black and white photographs.non-fictionThis book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service woman world war two in australia, australia women serving in world war two