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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - RAAF SERIES, 1942-1945, The Royal Australian Air Force by AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL, CANBERRA, ACT, "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIRFORCE", 1942 - 1945
For this series - refer to Cat No's 9546.7, 9547.4, 9548.4, 9549.5. Items in the collection of "William John SULLIVAN" VX57829. Refer cat. No. 9523P for his service record.1. - 4. Hard cover book with dust covers. Hardcover - cardboard with green buckram. Dark blue print on front and spine. All pages, cut, plain, off white colour paper. Illustrated in black and white and colour photographs, paintings, maps, sketches and diagrams. 200 pages. Dust covers - paper. All end papers are illustrated. 1. "THESE EAGLES/ STORY OF THE RAAF AT WAR" 1942. Hard cover illustration - line drawings of an eagle in flight. Dust cover - dark blue and red print on front and spine. Pale blue background. Illustration - Eagle in flight and RAAF Roundel. 2. "RAAF LOG" 1943. Hard cover illustration, silhouette half portrait of an airman. Dust cover - white print on dark blue background front and spine. Illustration - blue, beige and white silhouette of an airman. 3. "RAAF SAGA" 1944 Hardcover illustration - silhouette of two aircraft. Dust cover - green and black colour print on front and spine. Illustration - air crew with two aircraft on the ground. 4. "VICTORY ROLL/ THE RAAF AT WAR" 1945. Dust cover white and black print on front and spine. Blue background. Illustration - silhouette three aircraft in flight. Back - photograph of Australian War Memorial, Canberra.book series, raaf, ww2, william john sullivan -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 15/11/45
Letter written from Allan Quinn to his mother in 1945 which depicts his time spent in Los Angeles before travelling back to San Francisco This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page, double sided letter (0306.A1-A2) written on blank beige paper with blue ink and envelope (0306.B)Top right corner: "M.I. Goonawarra/Oakland California US 15-11-45" Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean beach/Manly N.S.W Australia" There are also three postage stamps running along the top of the envelope along the top, an ink stamp and the airmail logo.mission to seafareres, letter, san francisco, los angeles, allan charles quinn -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945 in which he tells his mother how happy he is to be sailing on Swedish ships again.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Letter (0308.A1) written in 1948 on blue paper which converts into an envelope.The front of the envelope states "AIR LETTER" with the address appearing below it. There are also five stamps across the front of the envelope.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, letter, swedish, new york, 1948 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSLETTER, 7th AUSTRALIAN DIVISION ASSOCIATION, 7 Div ASC Association, 7 Aust DIV ASC Newsletter 1995 Edition, 1995
In the newsletter are numerous subects. Vale section from WW2 incudes Ron Barassi, There are plans for the ANZAC March and VP Day. There is a Äustralia Remembers page 1945 - 1995".This newsletter is composed of 7 sheets of A4 paper. They are printed on both sides. It has texts, photos, cartoons and Unit symbols. The news letter was for the 1995 time. The sheets are stapled in top left corner.Nil7 division, ww2, army service corp -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Dress, C. 1940s
This dress belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245), who served as a Sapper with the Australian Women’s Army Service from 27 July 1945 to 1 August 1946.Light brown coloured woven cotton dress with button-up front secured by 6 metal buttons. Dress constructed of a skirt element attached to a short sleeve shirt-style torso section, a hook and eye sits on interior of two sections to fasten left and right sides together. One square topstitched pocket on the left chest and two angled hip pockets on front. Fabric belt with metal buckle held in place by fabric loops on both left and right side. Fabric epaulette passes through loop on both left and right side and secured with metal button. Two loops on interior left and right shoulders, left loop with inscription; woven label stitched to interior left side underneath which is a stamped motif.Ink inscription on interior loop difficult to read, “VF518245” and 5-6 indiscernible characters. Button reads “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES” below an embossed image of Australia with the King George V crown on top. Stamped motif reads “[broad arrow]/S.D.”women, wwii, world war two, second world war, australian womens army service, awas -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, RAAF WW2, Norman Ashworth (career Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force 1951 - 1988), The ANZAC Squadron, 1994
From title page: The ANZAC Squadron. A history of No 461 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force 1942 - 1945 by Air Commodore Norman Ashworth, RAAF (Ret).Soft cardboard cover, dark blue & black print on front, spine & back. Yellow background with colour photos of a painting of a Flying Boat in action. On back is a black & white portrait photo of the author, Norman Ashworth. 275 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black & white photos & maps.raaf, book, 461 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Roman Dombrowski, Mussolini: Twilight and Fall, 1956
Originally published in Polish, the book documents the decline of Mussolinis' power from July 1943 to his execution in April 1945. Ex Echuca Municipal Library copy.Black buckram hard cover, title in silver letters on spine only. 248 pages with cut edges, black & white illustrations. Summary of book's content cut from dust cover & pasted on front end paper.On front end paper: 945.091 DOM On back end paper: Ches 4/9/56 Pounds St 1.0.10books, biography -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Model - Bristol Beaufighter (scale model)
The aircraft depicted is a DAP MK 21 Beaufighter of 93 Squadron RAAF. The squadron formed in January 1945 and was disbanded in August 1946. It saw little combat in WW2.1/72 scale model of a Bristol Beaufighter Mk 21 as built by the Australian Dept of Aircraft Production in 1944.beaufighter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of George Byrne and Eleanor J Byrne, Greensborough Cemetery, 13/10/1938
Grave of George Byrne (died 13/10/1938) and Eleanor J. Byrne (died 26/01/1945) in Plot# Q12 Greensborough Cemetery. [damaged headstone]Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone [damaged]george byrne, eleanor byrne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of George Byrne and Eleanor J Byrne, Greensborough Cemetery, 13/10/1938
Grave of George Byrne (died 13/10/1938) and Eleanor J. Byrne (died 26/01/1945) in Plot# Q12 Greensborough Cemetery. [damaged headstone]Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.george byrne, eleanor byrne, greensborough cemetery -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Aerial view of J Kitchen & Sons site, Port Melbourne
The source of the images is unknown. The date has been estimated in reference to catalogue items 2989 (approx 1945) and 2990 (approx 1970) - both aerial photos of the area.Two black and white aerial photos of J Kitchen & Sons factory prrecinct, approximately 1960s. .01- Looking towards the East with Ingles St in the centre and Port Melbourne cricket/football ground on the right. Rail line is at the top. The Kitchen property is outlined. .02 - Looking towards the North with Port Melbourne cricket/football ground at the bottom, Kitchens (outlined) in the centre and other industrial to the North.built environment - industrial, industry - manufacturing, sport - australian rules football, business and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, port melbourne football and cricket ground, north port oval -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Flying Training Vol. 2 No. 1
Description: 32 pages. Published by RAAF Directorate of Training. Published 1/3/1945. Flying Training Volume 2 No. 2 Bulletin Level of Importance: World. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Flying Training Vol 2 No.1
Description: 32 pages. Published by RAAF Directorate of Training. Published 1/2/1945. Flying Training Volume 2 No. 1 Bulletin Level of Importance: World. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, 356 Wings Over Salbani, 2002-2005
G. Piper was in the RAAF from December 1941 until March 1946 and was a B-24 Liberator pilot between May 1944 and July 1945 with 356 Squadron.This oral history of Geoffrey Piper is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Benalla, Deniliquin,Essendon,Mallala,Long Newnton,Harwell and Kolar.He saw active service in the ACSEA Theatre flying B-24 Liberator aircraft.Paper printed transcript booklet with central staples.356 Wings Over Salbani. Pilot Officer Geoffrey Charles Piper 410373. Royal Australian Air Force Date of Enlistment: 6 December 1941 Melbourne Per Ardua Ad Astra " Through Difficulties to the Stars" on a Printed map background.oral history raaf world war ii -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1921
Williamine (Minnie) Agnes Greve (1873 - 1945) taught at the Presbyterian Sunday School at Mt. Gambier for many years before moving to Melbourne in 1912 to train as a Deaconess. B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of Deaconess Williamine Agnes Greave. "Deaconess W.A. Greve Leader 1914-1921" -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document, War diary W M Dellar WW2
Details on the service of William Morris Dellar Enlisted June 1940 Discharged October 1945. Served as a Gunner with the 3rd Light Ack Ack Regiment. Prisoner of War.1. Private diary typed and contained in a ring binder. 2. Japanese surrender leaflet. 3. Service of Thanksgiving program. WW2 -
Young Christian Workers (YCW Australia) Archive and Research Centre
Newspaper Advertisement (withdrawn), Golden Gloves 1958
The Australian YCW ran a number of sporting services throughout its history. One of these was the amateur boxing Golden Gloves competition in Melbourne between 1945 and c.1960. This promotional flyer produced for the 1958 competition was withdrawn from distribution due to a typesetting error on the reverse page, where it suggests accommodation could be found at Mulqueen and Sons rather than the Lomond Hotel. boxing, ycw melbourne, sport -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, Legatee, 194
A portrait of a Legatee that had rejoined to serve in the second World War. The caption for the photo has been lost. The portrait was in an album of photos taken in the 1940s (mostly 1945). A record of a legatee enlisting to serve in the second World War.Black and white portrait of a unnamed legatee who re-enlisted in WW2. Part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.legatee, portrait -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Hair Dryer
Belonged to Aunt of donor. the late Mrs Myrtle Bennett 122 Thames Street Box Hill. She resided there from November, 1939, immediately after her marriage until her death on 27th February 1997.Round yellow plastic machine with white pliable tubing attached to machine at one end and at the other attached to a large yellow and white 'bonnet' with air holes. Electric plug. Contained in a yellow Vinyl case.General Electric Off --- speed dry. Model MD18 703 240 volts --- double insulated.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Financial Ledger with newspaper cuttings, Cash Book, 1930s, 1950s
This ledger contains the cash transactions of an unknown business from 1935 to 1939. The ledger has been used to paste in newspaper cuttings from football ( V.F.L, V.F.A. and Hamden League) in the 1950s.The compiler of the football cuttings is unknownThis ledger is of minor interest as the compilers are unknown and the information in the cuttings can be obtained elsewhere.This is a ledger with a hard cover bound in leather and the front and back covers have newspaper cuttings pasted over the leather. The pages contain newspaper cuttings in the front section and handwritten entries in black and red ink in the back section. There are several loose cuttings. football 1950s, hamden league, warrnambool -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Historic House, 2000
Built in 1924 by Vic Fish to a typical Dahlsen home plan. House let in 1939, but small bungalow retained for own use. Later bought by J Williams and set up as small camp park - Gelia Park.Colour photograph of Echo Beach Holiday Park. Shows a 1920's style dwelling with extension at front. Tiled roof, fibro cladding, at 33 Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance Victoriafences, houses, heritage study -
Ruyton Girls' School
Programme, Ruyton Girls' School, Ruyton Speech Night Programme, 1945
Ruyton Girls' School has a long tradition of awarding prizes to students at annual "Speech Night" events. Speech Night commenced at Ruyton in 1878; the same year in which the School was founded by Mrs Charlotte Anderson. The Ruytonian December 1944, which recounts events from the last year to date, notes the 1943 Speech Night was the sixty-fifth iteration of the occasion. Previously, students were awarded customary books produced in England which were bound in navy blue leather, with the School's name and motto debossed in gold leaf. Speech Night at Ruyton is an extraordinary occasion. It is a time when the School gathers to celebrate both the year just lived and the contribution of Year 12 girls to the life of the School. It is a night of stirring student speeches, acknowledgement of student endeavour and excellence and awe-inspiring performances by School choirs and ensembles. Historic publications note Speech Night would typically "open with the distribution of prizes, followed by 13 musical items, a play, French Dialogue and four tableaux." This particular record is associated with the Speech Night held on 17 December 1945 at the Recreation Hall in Kew, Victoria.The record is historically significant due to the time period in which it was produced. This significance is strengthened in the way the record stands as a testament to the way Ruyton recognises, celebrates and engages its student through programming and events. The record's significance is further enhanced by its strong provenance, having been produced by Ruyton Girls' School and donated to the Archives by a familial connection to a former notable student.A5 size pamphlet printed on cream coloured paper with navy blue ink. Two pages, folded in half.Reverse: RGS008/2024/0010ruyton girls' school, students, school, ruyton, victoria, high school, senior school, day school, letter, old ruytonians association, kew, speech night -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Wash Board Glass, mid 1900s
This washboard is relatively "young" in that the timber has not "aged," however it could have been used by a rural family to wash "delicate" clothing which could not be placed within a large family washing machine or "copper". This type of washboard i.e. glass washboard, was used extensively during the war periods, 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945 when corrugated metal was in scarce supply. Rural areas were the last sectors in Australia where washboards where, through necessity( droughts and lack of domestic water), used up until the late 1900s. This lingering usage was due to the fact that rural properties, on the whole, had water supplies sourced from farm dams and be the ones whose priority feed was targeting crops and farm animals before clothes and other domestic requirements. In the two millennium however, most rural areas are well stocked with water supplies and the very strict edict of conserving water, especially during droughts, of earlier times is not so critical.The Kiewa Valley although well supplied by rivers, streams and artesian water does occasionally through severe drought lack of water for farm domestic washing requirements.This washboard is made of a wooden frame and glass insert (corrugated on one side and smooth on the other). The washboard glass panel is contained within the wooden frame by routered grooves. The frame extends beyond the glass to form two legs below the glass insert and a hand grip above it. This hand grip allows for one hand to hold the washboard firmly upright and one hand to rub clothes vigorously (up and down) against the glass ridges.This action combined with a soap and water based freeing agent loosen any dirt particles which can be rinsed off. The appearance of this washboard is basic but does not detract from its effectiveness. The lack of "wear and tear" on the wooden frame suggest limited use. The construction suggests good workmanship even though there is no manufacturer's logo to be found on it.hand washing, household washing, domestic clothes washing, laundry -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (collection) - Papers of Irena Higgins, Health & Human Services, 1951-2010
Irena Higgins (1951-2014) > Barbara Higgins (2015) > Kew Historical Society (2015)Professional papersCollection (Fond) > Series > Sub-series > Items > SubitemsThe Irena Higgins Papers held by the Kew Historical Society include personal and professional papers, written by or collected by her, relating to child and adult mental health issues and treatment, particularly at the Kew Mental Hospital, the Kew Children’s Cottages and the establishment of the first emergency housing in Kew. Donated by her family following her death in 2014, the collection is housed in a number of archive boxes compartmentalised into folders (sub-series). Each folder contains items grouped by subject.department of health (vic.), mental hygiene authority (vic.), mental health authority (vic.), health commission of victoria, community services victoria, department of health and community services, department of human services, kew cottages, kew children’s cottages, kew training centre, kew residential services, kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, kew emergency housingdepartment of health (vic.), mental hygiene authority (vic.), mental health authority (vic.), health commission of victoria, community services victoria, department of health and community services, department of human services, kew cottages, kew children’s cottages, kew training centre, kew residential services, kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, kew emergency housing -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Equipment - Fire Fighting Knapsack, REGA Products Ltd, c1945
The spraying units were manufactured in Australia by REGA Products. Ltd. in 1926. They established themselves as leaders in the production of agricultural and horticultural spraying machines, including smaller knapsacks. Knapsacks were quickly adapted to a range of applications and were widely used by the C.F.A (Country Fire Authority). They were also widely used for defence during World War II. REGA was later purchased by the Garrard family and still operate as part of Garrads Pty Ltd. This sprayer was one of the units used by the C.F. A. in Wodonga. The Country FIre Authority was established in 1945 following a Royal Commission into the 1939 Black Friday fires which recommended a single firefighting authority for country Victoria, bringing together the Bush Fire Brigades, Country Fire Brigades and Forest Commission. The first fire brigade, the Wodonga Urban Fire Brigade was formed in 1891 and registered in May 1893. Since that time its volunteers have provided ongoing support to the Wodonga and District communities through events such as urban fires, bushfires and other emergency situations. This item is representative of the Wodonga Country Fire Authority and its many volunteers.A knapsack sprayer designed to be used for spraying insects. The unit includes brass fittings, leather straps and a spray arm and nozzle attached. It was also adapted to be widely used by firefighters.On front: REGA / C.F.A. Around lid: REGA SPRAYERSrega sprayers, cfa region 24, cfa volunteers, cfa wodonga, wodonga urban fire brigade, fire fighting equipment -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, L.A.C. Leonard John Hudson 156990 7ACS R.A.A.F
Leonard John Hudson was born in Prahran and moved to Castlemaine in his early years At the beginning of the war was refused entry to the services due to his "reserved occupation" as a motor mechanic working on farm machinery At night he worked as a machinist for Thompson's Foundry machining breech blocks for 25 pound field guns. (image) Eventually he was granted enlistment into the R.A.A.F. into 7 Airfield Construction Squadron as a Leading Aircraftsman 156990 and was sent to Milne Bay with the unit to build the air strip.As one of few diesel mechanics he was often required to assist the US troops with their maintenance problems at various sites in or near New Guinea. Rare surviving images of 7 ACS newsletter Hand coloured photograph of L. J. Hudson in RAAF tropical uniform 1944 Copies of the "Spruiker" Magazine illustrations from August 1945 published at Milne Bay by 7ACS (7th Airfield Construction Squadron) Photograph of 25lb. Field Gun at Thompsons Foundry Pages from Photo Album showing L. J. Hudson in uniform at Castlemaine (one with his wife R. J. Hudson ) and at Milne Bay7 acs, 7 a.c.s., milne bay, thompsons foundry, field gun, l. hudson, len hudson, castlemaine, 25 pound field gun, hudson, spruiker, 7th airfield construction squadron -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post 1960
The items belonged to Peter James Dodd. Refer Cat No 2436.2P for his service history. Court mounted set of medals re Vietnam and Malaya set on a plastic pocket holder. 1. Australian Active Service Medal 1945 0 75 with clasps “Vietnam & Malaya”. 2. Australian General Service Medal with clasp “Malaya”. 3. Vietnam Campaign Medal. 4. Australian Defence Medal 5. South Vietnam Medal with clasp “1960-“ 6. Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal. On medals 1 - 4. “217842 P.J.DODD”medals, military, vietnam, malaya -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1940's & 1950's
Three photographs donated by Arthur Woodley via Jim Osterlund.Three photographs as follows: 1. Duke & Duchess of Gloucester at Cowes School No. 1202. 1945/46. Headmaster, Mr P. K. Smith in the background. 2. Mac's Milk Bar, Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Mr Winston McGuire's car at right under tree March 1953. 3. New wing of Warley Hospital ready for opening by Governor of Victoria, Sir Dalas Brooks. 21/1/1953duke & duchess of gloucester, cowes primary school, mac's milk bar cowes phillip island, warley hospital cowes phillip island, arthur woodley, jim osterlund -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STAFF
A black and white photograph of the staff at Bendigo Teachers' College in 1945. Standing from the left, Ms. Grace Conole, Ms. Jessie Lamphier, unknown, Ms. Joan Stephenson, Ms. Faye Shepherd, Ms. Letti White. Seated from left, Ms. Mary McGawley, Mr. Michael Morris, Ms. Jessie Burnett, Mr. George Mills (Principal), Ms. Betts, Mr. Duncan and Ms. Bennett.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, staff, bendigo teachers' college, ms. grace conole, ms. jessie lamphier, ms. joan stephenson, ms. faye shepherd, ms. lettie white, ms. mary mcgawley, mr. michael morris, ms. jessie burnett, mr. george mills, ms. betts, mr. duncan, ms. bennett, photo, photograph, photographs, photography, tertiary education, teacher training, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SPORTSMEN
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, February 24, 2005. Sportsmen: the Calivil Cricket Club, photographed about 1945. Pictured back from left: John Ray, Russell Strachan, Clive Watts, Bill Curnow, Gorden Leech, Ron Ralphs. Front from left: Andrew Blow, Alf Howe, Lyle Laird, Will Lea, Fred Houlston, Keith Laird and Jim Moloney.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were