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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... world war 2... who served in the Middle East during World War 2. ... World War 2. Inscibed on the reverse of the photograph ...Small black and white photograph of a group of seven Australian Army soldiers. The soldiers in the photograph include Noel Blundell who is apparently "taking bets", the other soldiers are unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. Inscibed on the reverse of the photograph are the hand written words; "Noel Blundell taking bets in the desert in Syria 1940's"2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, soldier, syria -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Mess, Cheese Dish
... during the World War 2 period. Further details can be found... made in Cobridge, England during the World War 2 period ...Crockery cheese dish complete with cover. The cover is marked with the Royal Australian Air Force insignia. The dish is an example of North Satffordshire Pottery made in Cobridge, England during the World War 2 period. Further details can be found at the following url: -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, New Encyclopedia of Machine Shop Practice
... 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2.... Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2. The book ...Reference book issued to Corporal C S Woods service number 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2. The book is complete with a hard cardboard protective mailer for posting. The book was addressed to Cpl Woods at 11 Fanny Street, Moonie Ponds, Victoria. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Framed
... World War 2. Lieutenant General S. G. Savige was the Commander... of the Japanese Imperial Forces to end World War 2. Lieutenant General S ...Framed original copy of the "ORDER OF THE DAY" issued by Lieutenant General S. G. Savige, on the 8th September, 1945, on the occasion of the capitulation of the Japanese Imperial Forces to end World War 2. Lieutenant General S. G. Savige was the Commander 2 Australian Corps (A. I. F.) , Bouganville. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Leather Money
... world war 2...Leather money belt worn during World War 2 military service... July 1983 and buried at Fawkner Memorial Park. world war 2 ww2 ...Frederick Henry Laurence Rankin (Laurie) VX 139086 was an Australian Army cook who served from May 1943 to June 1945 within Australia (including Darwin). he was born 24/7/1914 at Jumburra, Victoria and enlisted on 27/5/1943 at Clifton Hill, Victoria. His "Next of Kin" was Eunice Rankin. He was discharged on 4 June, 1945 and he was then posted to 2 Australian Field Artillery Regiment. He died on 27 July 1983 and buried at Fawkner Memorial Park.Leather money belt worn during World War 2 military service by Frederick Henry Laurence Rankin, service number VX139086. This belt has three zippered pockets for carrying money or other valuables. One pocket contains a ration coupon for one packet of smokes (cigarettes). world war 2, ww2, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: REST TIME
... taken during World War 2 in 1942. in this shot soldiers rest... from the Darwin series of photos taken during World War 2 ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, January 6, 2003. Rest time: more from the Darwin series of photos taken during World War 2 in 1942. in this shot soldiers rest against a truck on the side of a highway list outside Darwin. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Japanese Flag
... world war 2...Australian servicemen who served in the Second World War... servicemen who served in the Second World War often returned home ...Australian servicemen who served in the Second World War often returned home with souvenirs from battle. Whilst the provenance of this particular flag is not documented, it may be a Good Luck Flag or yosegaki hinomaru; a flag signed by family members and given to Japanese servicemen deployed during the Second World War.Large black frame with gold inner surround. Charcoal fabric mounting. White part of flag is covered with Japanese writing in black ink around red circle in center.Japanese writing in black ink on front. flag, japanese, japanese flag, wwii, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Leader Community Newspapers, Priceless memories, 10/11/2011
... Ronald Findlay recounts his story of World War 2 and his... recounts his story of World War 2 and his wife Margaret Leader ...Ronald Findlay recounts his story of World War 2 and his wife MargaretNews clipping, black text, colour image. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - special- My War Part 155 - 2 off, Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 155 - 2 Copies - Japan Agrees to Surrender , Lest We Forget
... world war 2...Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2... Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 events ...Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 155 - 2 CopiesJapan Agrees to Surrender , Lest We Forget- POW Prison Ordealjapan agrees to surrender, lest we forget, newspaper, world war 2 -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Medal, Angus and Coote, 1. 1942
... 1. Women of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2... of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2.Relatives of J.F.Kemp local ...1. Women of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2.Relatives of J.F.Kemp1. Silver medal with bar, crown on top, 'To the women of Australia' around the edge, bronze star on bar. 2. Gold medal with coat of arms, 2 rifles, crown on top1. No 101032 Angus and Coote 942 on back 2. 'Presented by the citizens of Port Fairy to relations of J.F.Kemp who made the supreme sacrifice Great War 1914-18'local history, numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment - Travel iron, Birko, 1960s
... appliances since before the Second World War.... the Second World War. Birko Travel irons Birko ...Birko is an Australian brand, manufacturing and retailing appliances since before the Second World War.Birko travel iron with its original electrical fittings and vinyl case.Birko iron birko, travel irons -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Photograph, Ambulance Car, Eastern Suburbs District, September 1942
... Second World war photograph. Driver is probably a wartime... Second World war photograph. Driver is probably a wartime female ...Second World war photograph. Driver is probably a wartime female auxiliary ambulance member.Black and white photograph of ambulance car. Female driver stands at attention while holding the back door open.EASTERN SUBURBS DISTRICT -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Stained Glass Windows in St John's Anglican Church, Colac, 2015, 23/08/2015
... World War Two... who served during World War Two.... who served during World War Two. St John's Anglican Church ...The stained glass windows are a memorial to parishioners who served during World War Two.Colour photographs of two stained glass windows by Alan Sumner in St John's Anglican Church, Colac.st john's anglican church colac, colac, stained glass, alan sumner, world war two -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - Norie's Air Tables, Norie's Air Tables with explanation
... World War Two...produced during World War Two for use by the Air Force... Air Tables with explanation produced during World War Two ...produced during World War Two for use by the Air Force. To train pilots in navigation navigation, training, world war two, pilot training, air force