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Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1916
A b/w photograph postcard of a group portrait of World War 1 soldiers. They are only identified as the class of Ist Australia Training School for Officers, England 1916.Handwritten on front: 1st Australia Training School for Officers.....England / with my best wishes Alf Ozanne 22/10/16world war 1, soldiers, ozanne, alf, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, portraits, george evans collection -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1914/18
ORIGINAL BLACK & WHITE OF CLARANCE GERALD PARKINSON WEARING AUSTRALIAN WORLD WAR 1 ARMY UNIFORM, CAP AND LAPEL BADGES; LEG PUTTEES AND AMMUNITION BELT.PTE. CLARANCE GERALD PARKINSON - 7TH BATTALIONlocal history, photography, photographs, military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Boroondara Remembers, 2015
A book about how the people of Boroondara experienced World War 1.A book about how the people of Boroondara experienced World War 1 which includes a certificate from the Town of Kew acknowledging the service of William L. Schwerkolt.A book about how the people of Boroondara experienced World War 1. world war 1914 - 1918, schwerkolt, william lionel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Crook Won't Force Me Out, 2015
Anthony LaGrutta, a 92 year old Nunawading World War II veteran was robbed of money in his home on 3 Sep, but intends to stay living there alone.Anthony LaGrutta, a 92 year old Nunawading World War II veteran was robbed of money in his home on 3 Sep, but intends to stay living there alone.Anthony LaGrutta, a 92 year old Nunawading World War II veteran was robbed of money in his home on 3 Sep, but intends to stay living there alone.lagrutta, anthony, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, William Schwerkolt - Fly leaf of his New Testament
Black & white photograph of the flyleaf of the New Testament presented by British and Foreign Bible Society to William Schwerkolt when he enlisted in A.I.F. in the first world warschwerkolt william, world war 1914 -1918, british and foreign bible society -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Australian Military Service Record of Service Male Member, c1940s
Gus Gervasoni served in Australia, and was in Darwin for the bombing.Digital images of a World War Two Australian Military Service Record book which belonged to George (Gus) Gervasoni of Daylesford. Includes two 'mug' shots. forces, adf, army, world war two, australia, australian army, defence, armed services, record of service, george gervasoni, gus gervasoni -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Equipment - Object, c1940
This material bag could be American Army Supply as Gus Gervason was given many of their items when he served in Darwin and Adelaide River. Gus Gervasoni was in Darwin when it was bombed.Khaki cloth bag used by George (Gus) Gervasoni during World War Two. In later years this bag was used to keep Gus' boot-cleaning equipment in. gus gervasoni, george gervasoni, army, american army, world war two -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Rubicon Street Methodist Sunday School Honor Roll
A photograph of a timber honor board with gold text indicating the names of the from the Rubicon Street Sunday School who enlisted for service during World War One. rubicon street sunday school honor roll, rubicon street methodist sunday school, a. aird, j. aird, g. barnett, a. black, h. braidie, a. bridson, s. bridson, w. bridson, h. brittain, w. brittain, s. caddy, w. clarke, e. collins, f. dignam, n. flockhart, f. graham, c. gunn, w. gunn, l. hearn, w. hicks, p. holloway, r. holloway, arnold holst, f. giffen holst, john holst, e. hooker, j. humphreys, p. james, a. jarvis, g. jarvis, w. jenkins (2), a. jolly, c. jolly, g. jolly, j. kauffman, o. kauffman, p. jenkins - o. jennings, g. lawry, f. mayall, d. mcgrath, j. mckenzie, w. oakes, p. renfree, e. rickard, h. robertson, f. robinson, l. rowe, t. rowe, w. rowe, c. rowsell, l. rowsell, r. rosewall, h. rumler, c. sheers, s. sheers, j. smallman, o. smallman, a. smith, c. smith, h. smith, n. smith, h. straight, h. stanley, r. stanley, w. thompson (2), a. vale, s. vial, j. wearmouth, j. willaton, t. wills, h. williams, h.s. williams, m. williams, d. drummond, h. drummond, j. drummond, r. proctor, p. patten, h. pengelly, world war one, honur board -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Bendigo Cemetery, 2018, 02/09/2018
Colour photograph of the Helsham Gravestone in Bendigo Cemetery. It includes a memorial for Pte J. George Douglas Helsham who was killed at Gallipoli during World War One. In loving memory of my dear son Pte. J. George Douglas Helsham Late 7th Bn. A.I.F. Killed at Gallipoli between 25-4-'15 & 2-2-'15 aged 21 years. "Our ANZAC" Also his father John Phillip died 1sr May 1918 aged 52 years. Erected by E. Helsham. Also Emalie Helsham beloved wife & mother of the above Died 20th March 1936 aged 75 years. Resting beyond life's sunset. bendigo cemetery, graves, j. george douglas helsham, gallipoli, john phillip helsham, emalie helsham, anzac, world war one, dead man's penny -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Pritchard World War Two group
The Atlantic Star was instituted in May 1945 to honour those who took part in the Battle of the Atlantic and was intended primarily for award to those who served in shipping convoys and their escorts and anti-submarine forces, as well as to those who served on fast merchant ships which sailed alone. The Battle of the Atlantic took place between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945, as German U-boats attacked convoys transporting vital supplies from America and the Colonies to Britain. Warships of the Royal Navy and aircraft of the Royal Air Force escorted these convoys, hunted the U-boats and, despite some notable successes by the U-boats, eventually won a comprehensive victory in the Atlantic. Group of three World War Two medals awarded to J Pritchard Merchant Navy: Atlantic Star, Pacific Star and Australian Service Medal 39-45.atlantic, merchant navy, world war two, wwii -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Tool - trench axe
Small axe, metal head with one bladed end and one spiked end. Wooden handle. Probably World War One (WWI) German army issue.world war one, wwi, german army -
Australian Multicultural Community Services
card
The card authorise Stanislaw Nowak to wear commemorative badge of 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty. Issue date 14 August 1946one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present dayscover: green with yellow and blue lines, emblem of 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty and map of Poland before II World War inside: cream with white marksstamp of 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty; signature of Commander of 5 Kresowa Dywizji Piechoty, Brigadier General Sulik Nikodemcommemorative badge, nowak, kresowa dywizja piechoty -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Janine Wood, From Names to Lives: Remembering our Anzacs, April 2015
This booklet tells the story of 37 men who served in World War I from the Canterbury Baptist Church congregation.This booklet tells the story of 37 men who served in World War I form the Canterbury Baptist Church congregation. Includes photographs and bibliography. 102 pagesnon-fictionThis booklet tells the story of 37 men who served in World War I from the Canterbury Baptist Church congregation. world war 1914-1918, baptist church, canterbury -
Port of Echuca
A black and white copy of a photograph, 24/09/1984
During the Second World War the P.S Marion operated as a passenger vehicle up and down the Murray River.This is a photograph showing Hugh Price steering the P.S. Marion while the Captain looks on! This photograph is linked to P000067, P000065 as they are all part of the Hugh Price Family collection.A copy of a black and white photograph of Hugh Price and Captain George Makins in the wheelhouse of the P.S Marion.In pencil, written on the back is Price / Oct 43 / Capt. Geo Makins, (in cap) & Hugh Price.p.s marion, hugh price, captain george makins, george makins, 1943, price family collection -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Instrument of Surrender, post 1945
Copy of a very important document of an event on the 6th September 1945, that changed the course of the second World War. A copy of the Japanese Surrender Document, in a brown wooden frame, with ornate font in heading.Instrument 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 Imperial Armed Forces/ under my command in accordance with the instrument of/ Surrender issued by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and Government and// General Order No1 Military and Naval issued by the Japanese Imperial Headquarters./ I will henceforth and until otherwise/ directed by you or your successor carrry 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./ (Japanese signature) General, Imperial jap... (indecipherable)/ Japanese Characters / Japanese Characters / Commander in Chief/ Japanese Imperial Southern Army/ Received on board H.M.S. Glory of Rabaul at/ 1130 hours sixth day of September 1945./ Signature Lieutenant General/ General Officer Commanding / First Australia Army. Caption on front of Document says "Copy of Surrender Document/ Donated by Mr. Clive Morgan/ of Mildura (formerly of Red Cliffs)ww2, surrender document, japanese, 6th september 1945 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Sensha: Spot That Jap: A Guide to Japanese Tanks (World War Two), Sensha: Spot That Jap, Circa 1943
Made cira.1943. Japanese tank recognition booklet. Made during the Second World War (WW2)japanese tanks, world war two, tanks, australian army, recognition booklet -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
Sent to Mrs MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta by soldier during second world war.Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with hand drawn scroll with stick figure either side Top left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australiaww2, envelope art -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
Sent to Mrs MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta by soldier during second world war.Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with hand drawing of rope around bomb with yellow strip and pilot on top. Red cross top left cornerTop left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Top centre - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Bottom left side - "OK Joe Were over Toyko" Rear - 129537 ACI Gilbert A V Group 436 Flinders Island Tasmania ww2, envelope art -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
One of several illustrated envelopes without letter sketched by soldier/s during the second world warCream paper envelope with sketch of a soldier standing in front of desk with officier seated behindBottom left corner - "Whats this I hear about you coming on parade without your gaters" ww2, envelope art -
Wonthaggi RSL
Torch, EverReady, 1939
Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand torch. This torch was used by a member of an Australian unit.It is a representative item of military equipment for service. This item was used by Australians serving overseas during WW2.A metal torch with glass dome at top and brass clipEverReady 1939 64205ww2, military equipment, australia, wonthaggi rsl -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Handbook of Instructions with parts catalogue covering Bendix main and tail wheels: Nav Aer 03-25-511, Handbook of instructions with Parts Catalogue covering Bendix Main and Tail Wheels
Published September 1st 1943 during the Second World War. Covers Bendix main and tail wheelsworld war two, airplane parts, american aircraft, tail wheels, bendix -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Member's Personal Equipment Card, WWII, Australian Military Forces, 1944
Belonged to THOMPSON NORMAN VOISEY JAMES who served in WWII. His service Number - VX111547 : Date of birth - 17 Feb 1918 : Place of birth - WONTHAGGI VIC : Place of enlistment - IN THE FIELD WA : Next of Kin - THOMPSON A According to inscriptions within the book, Thompson was discharged on 27 December 1945. His home address was 10 Clarke St Prahran VIC. He was a fitter and turner and went on to work for EA Machin & Co 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne as a mechanical fitter after the war.Small brown rectangular bi-fold card from World War II. Within the card is a record of personal equipment issued to Army No VX111547 with typed and handwritten red and blue ink inscriptions from 21/12/44 to 21/1/46.Multiple inscriptions both typed and handwritten. Front cover: "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES / AAF F204 / INTRODUCED AUGUST 1944 / MEMBER'S PERSONAL EQUIPMENT CARD / THIS CARD TO BE CARRIED WITH AND UNDER SAME CONDITIONS AS A.A.B.83"equipment card, member's personal equipment card -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, It Wasn't Really Necessary, 2003
Written in memory of the people who suffered everywhere in the world during the Second World War, but especially citizens of the many nations who found themselves, by a quirk of history incarcerated n Australian Prisoner-of-War and internment campsWhite light card cover, with black text. Attached at the back is an Addendum - Index - clear plastic front cover and a black plastic back cover. 609 pages plus addendum.ww2 camps, australian pow camps, australian internment camps -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, mid 20th century
Those identified in this photograph are: Grace Cameron - back row second right and Effie Wait on the left. (Smooker? Firth?)This photograph is a pictorial record of typical women's fashion in the mid 20th century when women's dresses were were modest, revealing very little skin, compared to today’s fashion. Squared shoulders, narrow hips, and skirts that ended just below the knee were the height of fashion. Tailored suits were also quite popular. Generally older women wore hats, gloves and jewellery. The women in the photograph are associated with Orbost.A black / white photograph of a group of women most wearing hats and jewelry. on back- "left Effie Wait Grace Cameron back second row right"cameron-grace wait-effie orbost-social-gathering -mid 20th -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Leather Leggings, 1899 to 1918
The subject leather leggings are associated with mounted troops known as the Australian Light Horse that served in the South African War from 1899 to 1902. After the war, Britain wanted to use fewer mounted troops and restructured its force around a style of combat that needed more infantry. But the defence of Australia still relied upon mounted military units as these were more mobile than infantry and could travel faster over long distances. Light Horse brigades in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) mostly contained recruits who served in the Light Horse regiments of the Citizen Forces. Many young men from rural areas of Australia volunteered for the Light Horse regiments. They had to pass a riding test to join, this test was easier for men from the bush because horses were still the main method of transport on farms and in country towns. The army did not officially accept First Australians into the AIF until May 1917 when enlistment standards were relaxed to include 'half-castes' with a parent of European origin. Indigenous soldiers served as valuable members of the Light Horse and many possessed excellent horse handling skills and specialist tracking knowledge.The subject items are part of the uniform for the Light Horse Units that served in the Australian army from 1899 until 1918. These leggings were worn by soldiers on horseback and are significant as they represent a noteworthy time in Australia's early military history. It was a time when many young men gave their lives during the South African and First World Wars in the defence of the then British Empire as part of the Imperial Forces that were gathered from many British-controlled Colonial countries.A pair of two Leather Leggings used by Mounted Australian soldiers during the first world war. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, leggings, leather leggings, protective leggings, protective clothing, australian mounted light horse units, military equipment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Leather Leggings, 1899 to 1920
The subject leather leggings are associated with mounted troops known as the Australian Light Horse that served in the South African War from 1899 to 1902. After the war, Britain wanted to use fewer mounted troops and restructured its force around a style of combat that needed more infantry. But the defence of Australia still relied upon mounted military units as these were more mobile than infantry and could travel faster over long distances. Light Horse brigades in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) mostly contained recruits who served in the Light Horse regiments of the Citizen Forces. Many young men from rural areas of Australia volunteered for the Light Horse regiments. They had to pass a riding test to join, this test was easier for men from the bush because horses were still the main method of transport on farms and in country towns. The army did not officially accept First Australians into the AIF until May 1917 when enlistment standards were relaxed to include 'half-castes' with a parent of European origin. Indigenous soldiers served as valuable members of the Light Horse and many possessed excellent horse handling skills and specialist tracking knowledge.The subject items are part of the uniform for the Light Horse Units that served in the Australian army from 1899 until 1918. These leggings were worn by soldiers on horseback and are significant as they represent a noteworthy time in Australia's early military history. It was a time when many young men gave their lives during the South African and First World Wars in the defence of the then British Empire as part of the Imperial Forces that were gathered from many British-controlled Colonial countries.A pair of two Leather Leggings used by Mounted Australian soldiers during the first world war. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, leggings, leather leggings, protective leggings, protective clothing, australian mounted light horse units, military equipment -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Memorabilia, Wartime Photography, 2008
Photos from Australian War Memorial Collection, Cat No 10145.1 Photography of WW1 2008 calendar, Cat No 10145.2 The War Comes Home 1942 2012 calendar, Cat No 10145.3 The War Comes Home 1942 2012 calendar, Cat No 10145.4 A Century of Casual Care 2013 calendar, Cat No 10145.5 Iconic Wartime Australians 2014 calendar, Cat No 10145.6 Over a Century of Service 2015 calendarSix calendars of photography depicting Australians at Wardocuments, calendars -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Photograph of Heverlee War Cemetery Belgium distributed to next of kin of deceased Australian Servicemen buried in war cemeteries - this photograph sent to FO William Emery's next of kin.Black and white photograph depicting four rows of graves.Rear of photograph is stamped in purple - Heverlee War Cemetery Belgium Imperial War Graves Commission Handwritten in biro is a list of names heverlee, belgium -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Decorative object - 3 x Bofors 40 mm Mk4 cartridge cases
The 40 mm Bofors Mk4 cartridge is used in a variety of modern armoured fighting vehicles and ships. This cartridge has been used by the Royal Australian Navy as a ship armament since the Second World War. It is also compatible with the ground mounted Bofors L60 Anti aircraft guns which were used by the Australian Army since the Second World War.Chrome plated brass cartridge cases.Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 888 ECC 1955. Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 248 ECC AN 1955. Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 418 MF AAN 1955. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: PIX, THE WAR IN EUROPE SOUVENIR ISSUE 1945
Pix magazine volume 15 no. 19 May 12, 1945. The war in Europe souvenir issue. The magazine has 31 pages, price 6 pennies. Features in this issue: Britain faced Hitler alone in 1940 - Many races united against common enemy - Allied leaders' words inspired their nations - Color maps reveal changing face of Europe - Picture diary shows five year pattern of war - Jardine paints second front landing in colors - Rise and fall of fascism - Women shared role in fight for freedom - Danger of armistice in Europe - War closes in on Japan, Pacific color map - Proud records of Australia's fighting men - Four great powers shared burden of struggle - World found time too laugh at war - Famous pictures epitomised war's tragedy.books, magazines, war in europe