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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Change Over, c. 1948
... by Ministry of Post-War Reconstruction, Vol. 2, No.7. Incl. article ...Newsletter issued by Ministry of Post-War Reconstruction, Vol. 2, No.7. Incl. article "Burnley students graduate", 5 copies.post-war reconstruction, ww2 -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Functional object - Headlamp Masks, 1940's
... World war two... Freckleton who lived on a farm outside of Port Fairy World war two ...Used during WWII to dim headlights making them, hopefully, invisible from the air. These were used by Mr Claude Freckleton who lived on a farm outside of Port Fairy Pair headlamp masks, with shaded glass slit - Painted blackHow to fit "G J C" approved headlamp mask Remove glass from car headlamp & mark mask to the size and shape of glass centering the glass slit and celluloid insert. Cut mask with tin snips to fit the headlamp instead of glass with this side inward towards the globe. Adjust the headlamp downward 2 degrees from the perpendicular so that the light beam strikes the road 10 feet from the front of the car. * Important - Do not alter the angle of slits over slits.world war two, headlights, car, headlight covers -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
... world war 1... of weatherboard building Australian War Memorial logo Charles Edward ...Charles Edward Tilley, 1918 Tilley's were a local family.Black and white Photograph of Group of soldiers posed in front of weatherboard buildingAustralian War Memorial logodefence, tilley, world war 1, soldiers -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, S.S.Eumeralla
... capacity. World War 1 disrupted trade and she spent much time 'laid... - Melbourne in passenger-cargo capacity. World War 1 disrupted trade ...EUMERALLA 906 gross tons, 489 net. Lbd: 190' x 30'1" x 12'5". Steel steamship built by Scott of Kinghorn Ltd, Kinghorn for the Western District Steam Ship Co Ltd., Melbourne. This concern may have been a subsidiary of Howard Smith Ltd, at least held some connection. Powered by a triple expansion engine producing 97 horsepower and of 2 single ended boilers, coal fired. Employed on the Western districts of Victora - Melbourne in passenger-cargo capacity. World War 1 disrupted trade and she spent much time 'laid up'. 1920 owned by Australian Steamships Pty Ltd (Howard Smith). 1928 again laid up, 1934 sold to Young & Co., Sydney who probably acted as agents for Asian interests when she was renamed Mow Li No. 2 in 1934-5. Under that name she sunk at Tinghai on the 12th July 1935 This photograph was almost certainly not taken at Port Fairy but it did work through the Port Fairy Port. sepia photographs.s.eumeralla, ship, boat, sea, moyne river -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
R.A.A.F. Fitters Manual II.A
... world war 2.... raaf manual wwii world war 2 ...RAAF Fitters Manual II.A belonging to Reid. L.RAAF Fitters Manual II.A - Book has black binding with metal studs. Cover is a off-white with black writing.R.A.A.F. 2867. Fitters II.A Carpenter Riggers, Flight Riggers, Course Notes, Engineering School. Issue 3 - 1941. This book is R.A.A.F Property and is NOT TO BE REPRODUCED without authority. Inside cover written in ink is 57994 Reid. L. TFR Cowree 188D.raaf, manual, wwii, world war 2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Book - R.A.A.F. Fitters Manual II.E, c1941
... world war 2... WW2. raaf manual wwii world war 2 ...Training manual issued to - WILLCOX STANLEY MERVYN : Service Number - 75552 : Date of birth - 23 Jan 1923 : Place of birth - MURWILLUMBAH NSW : Place of enlistment - BRISBANE who served with the RAAF during WW2.RAAF Fitters Manual II.A belonging to ACI S.M. Willcox 75552. Book has black binding with black cord to bind it. Cover is a dirty cream colour with black writing. On back cover is two drawings in ink.R.A.A.F. Fitters II.E Flight Mechanics, Course Notes, Engineering School. Issue 3 - 1941. This book is R.A.A.F Property and is NOT TO BE REPRODUCED without authority. Inside cover written in ink is 75552 ACI Wilcox S.M., A drawing of a cactus and a drawing of an eagle. Inside the back cover is a drawing of a horse. On the back cover is a drawing of a map of Australia with a kangaroo and an emu. Also a cartoon of a man on a bucking horse while smoking a pipe with two onlookers and a speech bubble.raaf, manual, wwii, world war 2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Diagram and Handwritten Notes
... world war 2... - CARLTON VIC : raaf wwii world war 2 kitty hawk ...Handwritten notes and diagram relating to Kitty Hawk Plane by REID LIONEL : Service Number - 57094 : Date of birth - 13 Oct 1917 : Place of birth - CARLTON VIC :Handwritten notes and diagram contained in RAAF Fitters Manual II.A belonging to Reid. L. TFR 57094. Notes and diagram is on a A3 piece of paper.Kitty hawk span 37ft 3 1,2" Length 31ft.raaf, wwii, world war 2, kitty hawk -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Brass Cribbage Board, Unknown
... Force during the first world war.... world war. sir john monash trench art cribbage board ...In the style of trench art possibly made from shell casing in the shape of a triangular cribbage board with the image of Sir John Monash who was the Commanding Officer of the Australian Imperial Force during the first world war.Brass triangle featuring embossed image/bust of Sir John Monash in the centre of triangle.engraved "Sir John Monash" image of Sir John Monashsir john monash, trench art, cribbage board -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honour Board, Peechelba School 1939-1945
... world war 2... peechelba school world war 2 ...The name of W. Taylor in the "Memoriam" has been scratched out. After the war had ended W. Taylor was not demobolised back to Australia with his platoon, he was missing in action and later believed to be deceased. At a platoon reunion some years later, W. Taylor attended and informed the platoon that after the war he had lived in Scotland for a year before returning to Australia. His name was scratched out of the Memoriam list at the reunion. W. Taylor was not charged with AWOL as everyone was happy to see him alive and let bygones be bygones. Wooden board with fourth columns of names of those who served. Has a "Memoriam" list in centre of board with five names, one of which has been scratched out "Taylor. W". Peechelba School Roll of Honour 1939-1945. honour board, peechelba, school, world war 2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honour Board, KIllawarra State School
... for military service during World War 1. Owen Francis Private 68800... for military service during World War 1. Owen Francis Private 68800 ...WW1 Killawarra State School 1914-1919 Honour Board contains the names and photographs of teachers and past students who enlisted for military service during World War 1. Owen Francis Private 68800; William Francis Robertson,Sergeant 981/Lieutenant KIA 7/6/1917: Lubin James Robertson,MC and Croix de Guerre L/Cpl 980/Lieutenant; Christopher George Everitt 5882 Died of Wounds 26/4/1918; James Samuel Everitt 3319 KIA 18/7/1916; William John Rhodes 917, Henry Rhodes 2779, Robert Ernest Payne 5215,KIA 15/4/1918; Joseph Adams 10296, Albert Reginald Coppin 57084, Thomas Rhodes, Reserve - Enlisted 15/7/1915 did not embark - discharged medically unfit on 29/4/1916 due to meningitis and lumbago, Henry Sumpton 1827, James Joseph Kellow 6836, William Patrick Toohey 1750 and David William Quinton Clarke 44233 School Teacher Enlisted 15/5/1916 and discharged on 11/7/1916 due to urgent family reasons. Robert "Ernie" PAYNE was a cousin to William,Henry and Thomas RHODES. The latter was 1 of 6 lives lost when they drowned in the disastrous floods of the Ovens and King Rivers on 7/6/1917.A timber and glass framed Honour Board containing 15 names and 11 black and white photographs of teachers and past students of Killawarra State School who enlisted for military service during World War 1. Following the closure of the school the Honor Board was donated to the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch. In 2018 the community of Killawarra sought the loan of the Honour Board for display in the CFA/Community Hall.Wooden Honour Board containing fifteen names listed in the centre surrounded by 11 numbered photographs.Top - "Killawarra State School/Roll of Honour/For King & Country" Bottom - "The Great War 1914 to 1919"killawarra state school, honour board ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed Photograph, Private Cyril Buckler, c1916
... world war 1... site in Eldorado Road North Wangaratta. world war 1 france ...Studio portrait of 5347 Private Cyril Buckler, 14th Battalion, presented in his memory as a past student, by his parents to North Wangaratta State School. Cyril was a postman from Wangaratta Victoria, prior to enlistment on 16 February 1916. He embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Euripides on 4 April 1916 for Egypt. His unit relocated to the Western Front, France, in June 1916. Private Buckler was killed in action near Pozieres, France, on 7 August 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. This image of Cyril Buckler in uniform with the rank of Sergeant was probably taken while he was serving in the Senior Cadets or Citizen Forces prior to enlistment in the AIF Framed photograph presented to North Wangaratta State School in memory of a past student killed in action at Pozieres, France on 7 Aug 1916 during the First World War. North Wangaratta State School 2391 opened in May 1881 and closed on October 26 1969. Today a plaque commemorates the old site in Eldorado Road North Wangaratta.Wooden frame with gold insert, wooden mount. Coloured paper Union Jack on top left of mounting, Red Ensign on top right of mounting. Inscriptions in white paint. Glass front. Back has wire hangings. Has paper backing has stitching on three sides, some paper backing is ripped.For King and Country. Presented to North Wangaratta State School No 2391 by Mr & Mrs W. Buckler in memory of their son Sgt Cyril Buckler who was killed in action at Pozieres France 7 Aug 1916 world war 1, france, pozieres, north wangaratta state school, cyril buckler -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Document, Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces
... world war 2... signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World ...With the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki destroyed by atomic weapons, the will of the Japanese leadership was tested Emperor Showa of Japan announced his intention to surrender to the Allies unconditionally over public radio on 15 Aug 1945. The date of Japan's formal surrender was 2 Sep 1945, and it took place aboard American battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay. There were other surrender ceremonies including that on Sept 6 1945. At 0900 hours, sloop HMS Hart picked up Hitoshi Imamura and Jinichi Kusaka at Kabanga Bay, who would sign the surrender documents aboard HMS Glory at 1127 hours which surrendered 139,000 remaining personnel at Rabaul plus all forces in Australian territory in the South Pacific. The surrender of Imperial Japan was announced on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close. The surrender ceremony at Rabaul, New Britain took place on 6 Sep 1945 aboard the British carrier HMS Glory surrendering 139,000 remaining personnel at Rabaul plus all forces in Australian territory in the South Pacific. Light brown frame with glass, of a black and white photocopy. Script is very ornate and has Japanese lettering at the bottom. Instument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent Islands. I the Commander in Chief of the Japanese Imperial Southeastern Army, hereby surrender to the General Officer Commanding First Australian Army all Japanese Armed Forces under my command in accordance with the Instrument of Surrender issued by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and Government and General Order No.1 Military and Naval issued by the Japanese imperial General Headquarters. I will henceforth and until otherwise directed by you or your successor carry out the orders issued by you or your staff on your behalf to the best of my ability and I will take action to ensure that my subordinate commanders carry out the orders issued by your representatives. Commander in Chief Japanese Imperial Southeastern Army. Received on board H.M.S. Glory off Rabaul at 1130 hours sixth day of September 1945. Lieutenant General General Officer Commanding First Australian Army.wwii, world war 2, imperial japanese army, japanese army, surrender, rabaul -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photocopy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces Singapore
... world war 2... funeral in 1979, wwii world war 2 imperial japanese forces ...The Instrument of Surrender signed at Singapore by Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten for the Allies and General Itagaki for the Japanese. During his time as Supreme Allied Commander of the Southeast Asia Theatre, Lord Mountbatten's command oversaw the recapture of Burma. A personal high point was the receipt of the Japanese surrender in Singapore when British troops returned to the island to receive the formal surrender of Japanese forces in the region led by General Itagaki on 12 September 1945, codenamed Operation Tiderace. General Itagaki was convicted of war crimes and executed inn 1948.The surrender of Imperial Japan was announced on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close.Following the war, Mountbatten was known to have largely shunned the Japanese for the rest of his life out of respect for his men killed during the war, and as per his will, Japan was not invited to send diplomatic representatives to his funeral in 1979,Black frame with silver insert with glass of a photocopy of the Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese Forces. Script is in black on white paper with a red square seal at the bottom left, mounted on cream board.Instrument of surrender of Japanese Forces under the command or control of the Supreme Commander, Japanese Expeditionary forces, southern regions within the operational theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia. Signed at Singapore at 0341 hours (G.M.T.) on 12 September, 1945.wwii, world war 2, imperial japanese forces, surrender, singapore, japanese army -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Roll of Honour, Wangaratta District, c1920
... the First World War.... and served during the First World War. The Roll of Honour ...Roll of Honour for Wangaratta District containing the names of approximately 530 men and 4 nurses who enlisted and served during the First World War.The Roll of Honour commemorates the memory of over 530 men and women from the Wangaratta District who enlisted voluntarily to serve their King and Country during the First World War and signifies the many who lost their lives. Brown timber frame containing document listing four columns of names within two pillars and scrolled headingWW1 Honour Roll - Wangaratta Districtroll of honour, wangaratta district, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print, Bombs over Darwin, 1991
... during World War II. Darwin was lightly defended, relative... the invasion of Timor and Java during World War II. Darwin was lightly ...On the 19 February 1942, 242 Japanese aircraft, in two separate raids, attacked the town of Darwin, ships in the harbour and the town's two airfields in an attempt to prevent the Allies from using them as bases to contest the invasion of Timor and Java during World War II. Darwin was lightly defended, relative to the size of the attack, and the Japanese inflicted heavy losses upon Allied forces at little cost to themselves. The two Japanese air raids were the first, and largest, of more than 100 air raids against Australia during 1942β43.The Bombing of Darwin, also known as the Battle of Darwin, on 19 February 1942 was the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia. The urban areas of Darwin also suffered damage from the raids and there were a number of civilian casualties. As a result more than half of Darwin's civilian population left the area permanently, before or immediately after the attack. Timber framed print of planes depicting the bombing of Darwin Harbour. Gold metal plaque - BOMBS OVER DARWIN Presented to Wangaratta RSL Limited Edition Print 234/1800 by James Baineswwii, bombing of darwin, battle of darwin -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed poster, The Australian National Flag, c1992
... National Anthem Australia entered the first world war with three ...Australian National Flag Montage depicting 15 Australian flags, including Naval, Military and Aboriginal flags - with history and details of each flag, also featuring the words of our National AnthemAustralia entered the first world war with three flags representing its dual nationality: the Union Jack as national flag and its two Australian ensigns. All three featured in recruiting drives for the Australian Imperial Force (the AIF). At that time the Union Jack was clearly regarded as the most importantBlack and gold painted frame containing montage of Australian flag and 14 smaller flags with boxed narratives.The Australian National Flag Gold Plaque - Proudly endorsed by the Returned & Services League of Australia 1992 Signed by Brigadier A B Garland AM and B C Ruxton OBEflags, australian, australian states and territories -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Cloth, Wangaratta Picture Framers, C1940
... during second world war. new guinea ww2 24 Battalion Edward ...Hand draw sketch on cloth handkerchief by Private Edward CURRAN VX143967 - Born Wangaratta 6/6/1923 Service - CMF 23/1/1942-11/7/1943 AIF 12/7/1943-15/10/1945 24th Battalion Embarked 29/3/1943 for New Guinea. Cotton handkerchief depicting hand drawn sketch by soldier whilst on active service in New Guinea during second world war.Brown timber frame and beige mount containing sketch of a koala in a blue diamond above a boomerang on cloth Bouganville New Guinea 24th Battalion AIF "I Hold Fast" Plaque with inscription "Private Edward Joseph Curran 24th Infantry Battalion Australian Imperial Force - New Guinea and Bougainville"new guinea, ww2, 24 battalion, edward curran -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, Courtney's Thelma Studio, North Wangaratta State School Honour Board
... world war 1... the First World War and commemorates those who lost their lives. ... their country during the First World War and commemorates those who lost ...Honour Board listing the 52 names of North Wangaratta State School students who enlisted to serve their country during the First World War and commemorates those who lost their lives. North Wangaratta State School 2391 was opened in May 1881 and closed October 26 1969. Today a plaque commemorates the site of the old school in Eldorado Road North Wangaratta. The Honour Board preserves the names of past students who enlisted to serve their country during the First World War and commemorates those who lost their lives.The North Wangaratta School Trust Committee donated the Honour Board to the Wangaratta RSL for safe keeping and display to the publicOrnate carved wooden frame containing black and white photograph of the North Wangaratta State School Honour BoardFront: North Wangaratta State School Roll of Honour, The Great War 1914 to 1919, followed by 52 names. Back: Written in ink; J.L. Bell East Wangaratta. Sticker; Courtney's Thelma Studio, photographers & picture frame makers. We specialise in enlargements and guarantee our work to be the best that art can produce. Appointments in Town or Country attended to. We carry a complete stock of stationery and fancy goods, Christmas cards and novelties etc, and all school requisites. T. Courtney Proprietor, Phone 55honour board, north wangaratta, world war 1, school, state school -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed print, ANZACS at War
... world war 1... the first infantry units raised for the AIF during the First World... units raised for the AIF during the First World War It was first ...The 11th Australian Infantry Battalion AIF was was among the first infantry units raised for the AIF during the First World War It was first raised at Black Boy Hill Camp in Western Australia on 17 August 1914 and recruited from the militia units. The picture of the 11th Battalion at the Cheops pyramid in Egypt in 1915 was taken just before the landing at Anzac Cove. Not many of the soldiers in this picture survived the 8 month campaign. After the Campaign on the Gallipoli Peninsula, the 11th Battalion went on to serve with distinction in France and Belgium from 1916-18. They returned to Australia at the end of the war and disbanded on the 5 February 1919. The Battalion was awarded a Kings Colour for itβs service during the war which was held in the of custody the Militia 2/11th Battalion. This picture was taken just before the landing at Anzac Cove during the First World War. Not many of the soldiers in this picture survived the 8 month campaign. This now famous picture of the 11th Battalion AIF at the Cheops pyramid in Egypt in 1915 is shown throughout military history displays and books the world over.Burgundy frame, black mounting, gold writing with a photo of 11th Battalion standing and sitting on the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. There are seven rising suns underneath the photo.ANZACS at War. Fall an ANZAC Rise a legend. The 11th Battalion at the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. We will remember - Lest we forget. Limited edition 4438 of 5000.anzac, wwi, world war 1, cheops, pyramid, soldiers -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph and objects, Pte Sidney Spencer Plum
... world war 1... the first world war. Postcards particularly embroidered postcards ...Collection of personal effects that belonged to Private SIdney Spencer Plum, 3431 1st Pioneer Battalion. SIdney was born on 3/1/1894 at Dockers Plains via Wangaratta. He attended both North Wangaratta and Dockers Plains schools. He was a Blacksmith aged 21 years when he enlisted on 12/6/1915 and embarked on 11/10/1915 on board HMAT Nestor. He was wounded three times and was discharged from the AIF on 16/3/1919. Items include oval photo of Sidney Plum in the centre surrounded by four post cards, one embroidered post card of a dove with an envelope in it's beak with the Union Jack and French flag, a Greetings From The Front" booklet, "The Armour of Light" bible, "A Form of Prayer for open air services" book, Soldier's Pay Book, a "To my dear Mother" card, a black leather pouch, a rising sun badge, round gold medallion. A framed montage of personal items belonging to Private Sydney Spencer PLUM compiled by his family to honour his memory and service. In addition to general military issue the remaining items were most likely purchased whilst on leave in France and England during the first world war. Postcards particularly embroidered postcards were sent home to loved ones and friends.Framed Collection of personal effects - Private Sidney Spencer Plum, 1st Pioneer Battalion. Includes oval photo of Sidney Plum in the centre surrounded by four post cards, one embroidered post card of a dove with an envelope in it's beak with the Union Jack and French flag, a Greetings From The Front" booklet, "The Armour of Light" bible, "A Form of Prayer for open air services" book, Soldier's Pay Book, a "To my dear Mother" card, a black leather pouch, a risen sun badge, round gold coloured medalion. Frame has a donation plaque.Front: Pte Sidney Spencer Plum, 1st Pioneer Battalion. Donated by Max & Hilary (Plum) Ryan and Sylvia Reed (Plum) of Wangarattaa Back: Wangaratta Picture Framers 9 Oct 2003. Also has messages from front postcards; Dear Mother, Just a few lines to let you know that I am alright hoping that you and all the rest is well too. We have had three fogs over here and it is very cold at night. I was picked in Cairo and they had some Turkey Officers an a German spy in gaol there. I wrote to Aunt Nelline. I got two letters from Alf. Maude Saxby hasnt wrote to me since I was up there on final leave. I get the letters quicker. I got Alf photos all right. I will be having Christmas in London. Well I think this is all this. I remain you son Sid. Tell Alf to send me over the Age so I can see how the war is going. I suppose Dad and the rest is busy harvesting now. Glad to hear that you got the photos all right. I think this is all this time from Sid same address as before. Dear Mother, Just a few lines to let you know that I am keeping well hoping that you and every body is the same. We have some great fogs over here, it rained all one night. We had a very good Christmas we got a billy issued to us and it had every thing in it. The Captain of our company gave me a Christmas pudding. All the same I wished I were back in Australia again. I think this is all this time. Yours truely son Sid, 25/12/15plum, sidney, world war 1, postcards, embroidered postcard, soldier's pay book, leather pouch, bible, prayer book, sydney -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Shield, Dockers Plains, 1921
... Plains Primary School who served during the First World War... containing the names of 14 past students who served during World War ...This Honour Shield was the work of the school Sloyd pupils and Head Teacher. The honour book written by the Head Teacher Mr Thomas Kidman contains the names of 14 past students of Docker's Plains Primary School who served during the First World War. Handwritten summary of service pertaining to each past student including Nurse Alice M BYRNE who served in Egypt and France.Honour Board in the shape of a shield and carved from timber originally made by the Sloyd students and head teacher of Docker's Plains State School in 1921. The Honour Board centrally houses a casket with glass door containing a velvet covered book containing the names of 14 past students who served during World War 1. When the school closed in the 1940's resident were invited the take items and William Richardson, brother of Private Leslie George Richardson who died in June 1916 from meningitis prior to embarkation, chose the shield and framed photograph collection which his mother contributed to. After William died in 1964 and his wife in 1977 their daughter Clarice and husband Jim Tobias took on guardianship prior to donating to the RSL in 2003.An honour board in the shape of a shield ornamental carved ornamental from wood featuring a glass faced casket mounted in the centre,Our Boys Docker's Plains Honor Bookdocker plains, ww1, docker plains state school -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honour Board, Wangaratta and District Victory Roll
... and servicemen of Wangaratta and district who served in World War One. ... of Wangaratta and district who served in World War One. Wangaratta ...Wangaratta and District Victory Roll - lists 528 names of Nurses and AIF personnel who served during 1914-1918 Thousands of honour boards were made to commemorate soldiers who served in the First World War. The number of honour boards crafted reflects the immense loss felt in communities and families and the importance for them of remembering those who served and died. This is the Wangaratta and District Victory Roll, including the names of nurses and AIF personnel from the region. Two large Italian marble tablets inscribed with gold emblems and black lettering list the names of nurses and servicemen of Wangaratta and district who served in World War One. Wangaratta and District Victory Roll Nurses Australian Imperial Forces 1914-1918ww1, wangaratta and district, nurses, victory roll -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph, N.E. Framing Studio, Aircrew Training
... world war 2..., and several Tiger Moths were also transferred to the RAN after World... the Second World War. raaf aircrew training world war 2 tiger moth ...DH Tiger Moth Aircraft were used by the RAAF as elementary trainers in the empire air training scheme of 1940-44 during which time Australia trained 27,387 aircrew members. Although primarily employed as trainers, a few Tiger Moths were camouflaged and used operationally with army co-operation units in New Guinea. The Tiger Moth remained in RAAF service for almost 17 years, and several Tiger Moths were also transferred to the RAN after World War II. Eventually, on 9 January 1957, the last 10 RAAF Tiger Moths were flown from Point Cook to Tocumwal for disposal.The de Havilland Tiger Moth aircraft is a 1930's biplane which was a primary trainer aircraft used to train over 27,000 aircrew in Australia during the Second World War.Black frame with gold insert and cream mounting containing black and white photo of several planes in the background and numerous aircrew members in the foreground. Front: Aircrew Training. DH Tiger Moth Aircraft were used by the RAAF as elementary trainers in the empire air training scheme of 1940-44 during which time Australia trained 27,387 aircrew members. Royal Australian Air Force No.11 in a series of 25. raaf, aircrew, training, world war 2, tiger moth -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
WWII Helmet
... world war 2... helmets tin hats wwii world war 2 metal helmets metal hats army ...Khaki in colour, dark brown leather plastic coated canvas inserts, with pale khaki cloth chin strapW. Hill has been scratched into the underside brimhelmets, tin helmets, tin hats, wwii, world war 2, metal helmets, metal hats, army helmets -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Bicycle
... on the Western Front in France and Belgium during World War I. They were... in France and Belgium during World War I. They were used mainly ...The Australian Cycling Corps was formed in Egypt in 1916 as part of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF), and fought on the Western Front in France and Belgium during World War I. They were used mainly as despatch riders, while also conducting reconnaissance and patrolling. It was disbanded in 1919.When the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) was reorganised and expanded in Egypt in 1916 following its evacuation from Gallipoli, each of its five infantry divisions was allocated a company of cyclists Green coloured bicycle complete with mud guards over front and rear wheels with carrier attached.dispatch riders bicycle, ww1, australian cycling corps -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... prior to overseas deployment to the middle east during WW2 The 2 ...Members of the 2/24th Battalion marching in Wangaratta. The Unit was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940 and the photograph was taken in late 1940 prior to overseas deployment to the middle east during WW2The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941β1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943β1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour. Reproduced photograph of soldiers marching along street lined with parked vehiclesHandwritten on rear - 2/24th Marching in Wangaratta late 19402/24th battalion, wangaratta -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed cloth, NE Framing Studio
... Military Forces Plaque -A Christmas Gift from Cairo World War 1... Plaque -A Christmas Gift from Cairo World War 1 1916 Stan ...Stan Grossman sent this silk embroidery to his cousin Doris Grossman. Private Stanley GROSSMAN 246 from North Wangaratta enlisted on 15/7/1915 aged 19 years. He embarked on 10/11/1915 and served with the Camel Corp , 29th Battalion and 14th Light Horse.Ornate gold coloured plastic frame with cream mount containing a pink cloth square embossed in yellow and white thread and edged in yellow fringe. Embroided - Happy Christmas Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Plaque -A Christmas Gift from Cairo World War 1 1916 stanley grossman 246, ww1, 29th battalion -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Documents, Japanese Surrender - 9 September 1945
... on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II ...LIEUTENANT GENERAL (LT GEN) FUSATARO TESHIMA, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, JAPANESE SECOND ARMY, SURRENDERED TO GENERAL SIR THOMAS A. BLAMEY, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ALLIED LAND FORCE, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA. A SURRENDER CEREMONY WAS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9 1945 AT 1 CORPS SPORTS GROUND ON MOROTAI. LT GEN TESHIMA WAS ACCOMPANIED BY CAPTAIN TOYIMA, WHO SIGNED FOR THE JAPANESE NAVY. The surrender of Imperial Japan was announced on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close. There were a number of surrender ceremonies including Morotai on September 9 1945,Black plastic frame containing cream coloured paper documents x 3 on black background.Donated by Jean Hughes of Wangaratta on behalf of her husband ROWLAND J HUGHES VX 51510morotai, japanese surrender, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Poster
... Map of the Dardanelles Strait, Turkey, used as a World War... as a World War I recruiting poster Includes photographs of King ...Map of the Dardanelles Strait, Turkey, used as a World War I recruiting poster Includes photographs of King George V; Major-General Sir W.T. Bridges; Brigadier General G.D. Legge; General Sir Ian Hamilton; and Lieut-General Sir William Birdwood and list of Australian Commonwealth Brigade CommandersPosters were used for various government propaganda campaigns over the course of World War I, most significantly to encourage enlistment, but also to raise money for war charities, to encourage saving and frugality and to rally the home front.Timber framed poster of map of Dardanelle Peninsula featuring soldier holding rifleIn top margin: "Rally round the flag, boys!" In lower margin: "Your King and country needs you!" ww1, recruiting poster -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed coins, Royal Australian Mint, 1990
... shows a soldier standing in full World War One kit in front... (QEII). The reverse shows a soldier standing in full World War ...Australian and New Zealand five dollar coin set commemorating the 75th anniversary of GallipoliCommemorative gold metal five dollar coin set issued in 1990 to mark the 75th anniversary of the ANZAC's landing at Gallipoli.Timber frame displaying two commemorative Five Dollar gold metal coins mounted on maroon velvet.. The New Zealand coin shows the reigning monarch on the obverse (QEII). The reverse shows a soldier standing in full World War One kit in front of the New Zealand flag. The Australian coin also shows the reigning monarch (QEII) on the obverse, with an image of Private Simpson and his donkey with wounded soldier on the reverse"5 dollars" two soldiers on a donkey. "5 dollars" soldier in front of flaggallipoli, commemorative coin set, 75th anniversary