Australia was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan after their surrender. Item s pat of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a cardboard covered book. There is a large image of Japan on front cover in colour. It shows a volcano mountain range - numerous boats on seaways. In the foreground is a thin pine plantation. It has 95 pages of text, charts and photos about Japanese history and culture.Inside front cover is modern price of $18.00.ww2, japan, 1945 on

After the Japanese surrender in WW2 the Allies (inc Australia) occupied Japan. Australia was part of the BCOF contingent. (British Commonwealth Occupation Force) one of the man Aimee was the disarmament of the Military. Item is part of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a fairly modern local production (it had an internet address at the top). It has six pages, printed in black ink. Fastened with one staple.ww2, japan, ocupation

"FRANCIS WILLIAM (Dinky) DEAN BEM". Refer to Cat no 124.2 For Service History.Document, white paper with blue and black print, biographical information of "FRANCIS WILLIAM (Dinky) DEAN BEM". Documents, service history, awards, medals and commendations. This framed document is used for display purposes along with a framed photographic collection. Frame, black plastic frame, with glass front and MDF board back.framed accessories, documents, biography, francis william (dinky) dean bem

"FRANCIS WILLIAM (DINKY) DEAN BEM" Refer to Cat. No. 124.2 for Service History.Photograph collection white paper facsimile copy of eleven photographs. Nine photographs, in black and white, from World War Two through to 1975. Two photographs in colour taken at 1 RAR Reunions. This framed photographic collection is used for display purposes along with a framed document. Frame, black plastic frame, with glass front and MDF board back.framed accessories, photographs, biography, francis william (dinky) dean bem

This item is displayed in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque on stand black colour with white text re details of the Weapon. .2) Naval Gun multiple metal construction, Vickers Armstrong pattern 4.5 inch RP 41 MTG Mark V1. painted light blue with barrell's black.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, naval gun,

This item is in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) For details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque black metal on stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Mobile search light portable Model: 4 - Type MX with 49.0 cm lens, mounted on a base with two tyres and towed. painted a greyish colour.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, search light, mobile

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) re its manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque black metal on a stand with white text with details of the item. .2) Scale replica of a Supermarine Spitfire Fighter Mark V111 with markings."Lest we Forget" - "CAL"brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, replica, spitfire

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with details re the item. .2) Centurion Main Battle Tank Model Mark 5/1, complete with motor, painted green colour, tracked vehicle.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, tank, centurion

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer Photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2). Leopard Tank Model AS1 painted in camouflage colours with markings, tracked vehicle.“34B” - “Choco”. - “27741 - 44” - “30”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, tank, leopard

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) re details of manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with details re the item. .2) Armoured Personnel Carrier M113A1 (APC) painted in camouflage colours with markings, tracked vehicle.“134233”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, apc, carrier

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Heavy Field Howitzer German 1902 (sFH02) painted green, on two timber/metal wheels, towed weapon .brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, howitzer, field

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Naval AN 40/60 Bofor Gun Mount Model MKV11 painted blueish colour, barrel black, sits on its traversing base.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, bofor, 40 mm, naval

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Bofor 40 mm Anti Aircraft Gun M11 painted light green, mounted on a four wheeled base towed item.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, bofor, 40 mm, anti aircraft

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) German heavy Field Howitzer short barrelled, Model year 1913, painted green, on two timber/metal wheels towed.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, german, field howitzer

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use. .1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) 25 Pounder Quick Firing Gun Model Mark 11, painted green, on two wheels, towed.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, 25 pounder

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Bushmaster BMI, Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV) has multiple variation uses, painted brown on 4 rubber wheels.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, vehicle, bushmaster, mobility

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Bren Gun Carrier or Carrier Universal Model MG No 2A, in camouflage colours, tracked vehicle.“3” - “3820”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, carrier, bren gun

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Breech Loading Gun 5.5 inch Model 3 or 4 painted green colour, on two wheels, towed item.brsl, smirsl, breech looading, 5.5, bdrslinc

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road. Refer Photo .1) for details of manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black with white text re details of the item. .2) General Service Wagon Model: Mark X*, wood metal construction on 4 wheels.brsl, smirsl, wagon, general service, bdrslinc

This is a collection of five photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. Appearing in photo .3P is MAJ Edward Anderson MBE, who served from 1942 to 1977 and reached the rank of LTCOL. LT Frank Thorogood SB St J. served from 1960 to 1981. He reached the rank of LTCOL and was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1980 to 1981. CAPT W. Greer’s service history is unknown. Appearing in photo .5P is MAJ Nolan, who served from 1939 to 1975. He was promoted to LTCOL and was the CO of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment from 1965 to 1969. He was subsequently promoted to COL and was the Director of Military Survey from 1972 to 1975.This is a collection of five photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black and white, 1950s. Regiment briefings by Fortuna’s lake. .2) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. Unidentified officer and civilian visitors in the Officers Mess. .3) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. L to R: MAJ Edward Anderson MBE, CAPT W. Greer and LT Frank Thorogood SB St J; in the Officers Mess. .4) - Photo, black and white, 1962. Regiment parade held in Fortuna’s grounds where the tennis and basketball courts were later developed. .5) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. MAJ John Nolan (centre) with unidentified civilian visitors.Personnel were identified in photos .3P and .5P. The date is annotated on photo .4P.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Magazine was issued by British Govt to give history of the R.A.C., starts with invention of tank in WW1, it's development and actions in WW2.72 page magazine, dark brown cover with image of a soldiers head protruding out of the top of an armoured vehicle wearing ear phones.Titled "The First Official Account of The Royal Armoured Corps" in red. At bottom "Through mud and blood to green fields beyond" in green.rac, history, book, ww2

History of the Eighth Army from Sept 41 - Jan 43. Covered it's glory years of defeating the Axis Forces in North Africa.Well worn Magazine, Titled "The 8th Army". Picture of British Soldier on front smiling and picture of 3 soldiers on back in an armoured vehicle in a desert scene. Contents covered the actions of The 8th Army in the battles of North Africa.Titled "The Eighth Army" Inside written "J. Reeves, 19 Alphinall St. B/Head, Cheshire"8th army, north africa, ww2, magazine

From back cover- "FROM THE BOER WAR 1900/ TO EAST TIMOR 2000/ MILDURA WAS THERE! / A HISTORY OF SERVICE IN WAR & PEACE."Soft Cover Book. Cover - cardboard with adhered paper cover with gloss finish. Red colour print on front, spine and back cover. Illustrated, front colour photograph of a building entrance - "MILDURA RSL". Back - colour photograph of a stained glass memorial window. 205 pages, cut, plain white paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, portraits and cartoons. Commissioned by the "MILDURA RSL SUB-BRANCH INCORPORATED".books, history, mildura rsl sub branch

Bendigo Health publication. "Commemoration booklet celebrating the contributions made by Bendigo's doctors and nurses during the first World War".Soft cover book. Cover, cardboard with adhered paper cover. White and red print on front and back covers. Illustrated front - black and white group photograph of eight nurses in uniform and one Doctor in uniform, with red colour poppy flower middle right. Back - black and white photograph of 150 years sign on brick building wall. 41 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated in black and white and colour, group photographs, awards, memorabilia and sketches.books, history, ww1, bendigo

""Collier's Photographic history/ of the European War" including Sketches and drawings made on the battlefields/ PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, ACCOMPANYING EACH ARMY/ COLLECTED AND ARRANGED BY FRANCIS J. REYNOLDS AND C. N. TAYLOR".Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard with light grey colour and dark blue fabric spine tape. Black print on front cover and illustrated black and white photograph of a cannon battle scene. 144 pages - cut, plain, glossy white paper. Pictoorial book - illustrated black and white photographs, sketches and drawings.books, pictorial, ww1

The first photograph was probably taken at a media event announcing the introduction of the Heidelberg Speedmaster printing press in late 1990. LTCOL Rene van den Tol was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1989 to 1991. Partly obscured behind the CO was Mr Bruce Reid, who was the newly elected federal member for Bendigo. The media event was held in Wayzgoose Hall, Lithographic Squadron’s new purpose-built building constructed to house the Speedmaster 102 printing press. The remaining 29 photographs were taken at an Army Survey Regiment Open Day at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo on the 24th of February 1990. This occasion was one of several events held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. Although historical tours of Fortuna occurred on a regular basis, this was the first technical open day since 1972. The Royal Australian Survey Corps recognised that an Open Day was the best way for the local community in Bendigo to gain an insight into the unit’s important role as Defence’s map production agency, its technical equipment, and its economic importance to Bendigo. It also gave them an opportunity to tour through historic Fortuna Villa. This occasion is covered in more detail in page 143 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. Refer to Item 6291.6P for more photos of the Open Day.The first photograph was probably taken at a media event announcing the introduction of the Speedmaster printing press at Army Survey Regiment Fortuna Villa, Bendigo in late 1990. The remaining 29 photographs were taken at an Open Day on the 24th of February 1990. The colour and black & white photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: Unidentified civilian visitor/media, SSGT Ian Nichols, unidentified (x2), SGT Dale Hudson (white top), unidentified (x2), MAJ John South, MHR Mr. Bruce Reid, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1990. WO1 Gary Warnest, civilian visitors. .3) to .4) - Photo, colour, 1990. WO2 Adrian 'Charlie' Creedy, civilian visitors. .5) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors. .6) to .7) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors, CPL Peter Peterson. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1990. L to R: LCPL Sandy Winn, civilian visitor. .9) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: CPL Steve McGuiness, civilian visitors. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Display of digital storage media. .11) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: Mr Pat Thwaites outlining utilisation of satellite imagery to civilian visitors. .12) - Photo, colour, 1990. MAJ Peter Clarke with civilian visitors. .13) - Photo, colour, 1990. Unidentified technician with civilian visitors. .14) - Photo, colour, 1990. SGT Barry Hogan with civilian visitors. .15) - Photo, colour, 1990. SPR Ian Baldwin with civilian visitors. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1990. SPR Ian Baldwin with civilian visitors. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1990. SGT Sherri (Dally) Burke with civilian visitors. .18) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: SPR Jeanette (Lane) Dury-Lane, CPL Diane (Thomas) Soutar with civilian visitors. .19) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: unidentified technician, CPL Col McInnes, LCPL Charmian McKean. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1990. CAPT Peter Parkes. .21) - Photo, black & white, 1990. L to R: LCPL Janet Murray, MAJ Bob Coote, SPR Gary Lord. .22) - Photo, black & white, 1990. LT Marty Lyons with civilian visitors. .23) - Photo, colour, 1990. LT Marty Lyons with civilian visitors. .24) - Photo, black & white, 1990. SSGT Ian Nichols, CPL Dale Hudson, Planeta printing press, with civilian visitors. .25) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cars parked in Chum Street outside entrance to Fortuna Villa. .26) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors near Fortuna Villa’s front door viewed from back gate. .27) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors enjoying views of the garden from Fortuna Villa’s rooftop. .28) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors enjoying views of the garden from Fortuna Villa’s verandah and rooftop. .29) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors enjoying BBQ cooked by CPL Paul Baker and SPR Shona Hastie outside Lithographic Squadron. .30) - Photo, colour, 1990. BBQ cooked by CPL Paul Baker outside Lithographic Squadron..1P to .30P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, printing, litho

This is a set of 25 colour photographs of Army Survey Regiment’s Australian Rules football team – the Fortuna Lions aka “Fortuna Fumblers”, taken at Seymour Victoria in 1983. The 26th item is a A4 paper document detailing the history of Fortuna Football Club from 1978 to 1993. The Fortuna Lions competed in the Puckapunyal Area Football Association for several years from 1978 to 1984 and in 1983, fielded a great team it managed to reach the Grand Final. Held at the neutral ground at Kings Park, Seymour, the match was an incredibly exciting and bruising contest played in damp conditions and ended in a draw. Dave Lawler’s spectacular mark was a highlight. Due to heavy rain during the following week, the Grand Final replay was held the following week in even heavier conditions. The Fortuna Lions prevailed in the replay with an emphatic victory. The team’s leaders were Eddie Jacobs (coach), Rhys De Laine (captain), Greg Else (vice-captain), and Ken Slater (manager). See item 6244.27P for black & white photographs taken at the two grand finals. Although not part of the photo collection, the team photo with names .24P and a photo of the premiership banner .25P are included. The team changed its name to the Fortuna Falcons and its guernsey to gold with a blue ‘V’ in 1988 and continued to compete in the competition up to 1995.This is a set of 25 photographs of Army Survey Regiment’s Australian Rules football team – the Fortuna Lions aka “Fortuna Fumblers”, taken at Seymour Victoria in 1983. The 26th item is a A4 paper document detailing the history of Fortuna Football Club from 1978 to 1993. The photographs were printed on photographic paper They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi and the document at 200 dpi. Fortuna’s footballers named below are in Fitzroy jumpers. .1) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: Nick Van Dalen, Jim Ash, Dennis Learmonth, Greg Higgins, Dave Lawler. .2) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: Terry McIntyre, Andy Godden, Rod Skidmore, Alan Staley, Carmel Butler, Gayle Humphrey. .3) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: Greg Else, Doug Home, Wendy Leitinger, Leah Hoffman, Carmel Butler, Ken Talbot-Smith. .4) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: Leah Hoffman, Carmel Butler, Kristin Skidmore, Neville Carr, Brian Fauth on right of banner. .5) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: Dave Lawler, Larry Thompson, Rod Skidmore, Greg Higgins, Gayle Humphrey. .6) and .7) - Photo, colour. 1983. Army Survey Regiment, 1st Armoured Regiment and officials line up before game. .8) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: unidentified (x2), Kristin Skidmore, Carmel Fauth, Leah Hoffman, Wendy Leitinger, Gayle Humphrey, Di Weston, unidentified, Rob Straube. .9) and .10) - Photo, colour. 1983. Competition’s individual award recipients. Eddie Jacobs in white shorts. .11) and .12) - Photo, colour. 1983. Fortuna’s supporters on boundary. .13) to .15) - Photo, colour. 1983. All players unidentified. .16) - Photo, colour. 1983. Dave Lawler launches to take a spectacular mark. .17) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: Stu Ridge (No.2) Eddie Jacobs (No.16), and (No.9). .18) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: unidentified (No.9), unidentified, Alan Staley (No.7). .19) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: Alan Staley (No.7), unidentified (No.17), unidentified, unidentified (No.9), Greg Higgins (No.20). .20) - Photo, colour. 1983. All players unidentified. .21) - Photo, colour. 1983. Peter Jones (No.5) .22) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: Greg Higgins (No.20), unidentified, Alan Staley (No.7). .23) - Photo, colour. 1983. L to R: Unidentified, Greg Byers (No.19). .24) - Photo, colour. 1983. Fortuna Football Club Team Photo. .25) - Banner, colour. 1983. Fortuna Football Club Premiership Banner. .26) - Document, black & white. 1993. History of Fortuna Football Club from 1978 to 1993..1P to .23P – no annotations .24P – Members of team named on bottom .26 - A4 size paper document of the team’s history.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Items in the collection re Lt Col. J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service history.Book - Hard cardboard cover, cream coloured, black print, green cloth binder to spine.WO Code No. 8457. Staff Duties in the Field (Restricted)passchendaele barracks trust, training book, capt c. j. swatton 38th inf. bn

Forecast program outlining the training for 38th Battalion for a period in Mar 1937. Items in the collection re Lt Col J Swatton, refer Cat No. 6719.2P for his service history.Loose leaf folder with outline of 38 Battalion camp training programme. Some pages white and some pages pink. Three gold studs at top of page (landscape).Titles "38 Bn Camp Training" - Outline Programme.passchendaele barracks trust, training pprogramme, 38th bn

"SIGNALS" "STORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS"Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard with green buckram covering. Black print on front and spine. Illustrated in black print small Corps of Signals badge. 196 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated - black and white and colour photographs, portraits, maps and cartoons. End paper - front and back - Illustrated in pale green tones - montage of photographs.book, military history