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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Equipment and Personnel, Lithographic Squadron - Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, c1975
This is a set of 21 photographs of Lithographic Squadron equipment and personnel as well equipment operated by Cartographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo circa 1975. The photos were mainly taken in the Printing, Camera, proofing and external buildings. Cartographic Squadron’s CPL Arty Lane operated the Fotosetter type setting machine, as shown in photo .21P for many years in a room on the top floor of Fortuna Villa. There is more information on the Ultra-MAN-III Printing Presses, the KLIMSCH Commodore camera, Gavin Neilson and the Fotosetter type setting machine on pages 70-71, and the Newkoni Komori printing press on page 120 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4.This is a set of 21 photograph of Lithographic Squadron equipment and personnel, Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, 1989. Black and white photographs .1P to .13P are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 96 dpi. Black and white photos .14P to .21P are on photographic paper and were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1975, tri-linear film punch. .2) to .5) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Newkoni Komori printing press components. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Newkoni Komori printing press components, Alex Cook. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Newkoni Komori printing press components. .8) to .12) - Photo, black & white, c1975, northern exterior of print buildings. .13) - Photo, black & white, c1975, L to R: unidentified (x2), Jim Mulqueen, Ian ‘Lofty’ Turner. .14) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Log Electonics film processor. .15) - Photo, black & white, c1975, contact frame. .16) - Photo, black & white, c1975, film tri-punch stud registration table. .17) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Ultra-MAN-III Printing Presses. .18) to .19) - Photo, black & white, c1975, KLIMSCH Commodore camera, Gavin Neilson. .20) - Photo, black & white, c1975, map proof whirler. .21) - Photo, black & white, c1975, Fotosetter type setting machine.No personnel are identified. .14P, .16P to .19P and .20P to .21P are annotated with 5-digit numbers on top right corner of photo.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, carto -
Yendon History Group
School photograph of Queen Elizabeth II, 1954 (estimated)
Coloured photograph of QE II, in a white wooden frame, which used to hang in Yendon State School. Photo probably taken in 1954 during her visit to Australia. She is wearing a yellow dress (photo now faded), a sheer stole, long white gloves, a sprig of wattle on her right shoulder and a blue sash over her left shoulder. She is waving with her right hand.noneroyal visit 1954, yendon state school, yendon public school, elizabeth ii, photograph of queen -
Yendon History Group
Boxed set of four (4) coasters - coaster 1
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 10 April 2012.Gold aluminium coaster, backed with royal blue felt. Embossed with pictures of a modern intercity train and a steam locomotive.Celebrating 150 years of Ballarat trains / April 2012 / V/Linegeelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary -
Yendon History Group
Boxed set of four (4) coasters - coaster 2
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 10 April 2012.Gold aluminium coaster, backed with royal blue felt. Embossed with pictures of a modern intercity train and a steam locomotive.Celebrating 150 years of Bendigo trains / October 2012 / V/Linegeelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary -
Yendon History Group
Boxed set of four (4) coasters - coaster 3
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 10 April 2012.Gold aluminium coaster, backed with royal blue felt. Embossed with a picture of a modern intercity train and a map of Victoria. Identical to coaster 4Supporting regional Victoria / V/Linegeelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary -
Yendon History Group
Boxed set of four (4) coasters - coaster 4
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 10 April 2012.Gold aluminium coaster, backed with royal blue felt. Embossed with a picture of a modern intercity train and a map of Victoria. Identical to coaster 3.Supporting regional Victoria V/Linegeelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WW1
Edward Maxwell Vosti. 5885 Royal Australian Navy. Information is limited. He was born in 1902. His enlistment in the Navy appears to be from 25.10.1916 to 27.4.1920.Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re E.M Vosti. 1 War Medal 1914-1919. 2 Victory Medal, replica not engraved.1. "5885 E.M.VOSTI BOY - 1 R.A.N."medals, history, navy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH - FRAMED, Framed photograph of 'A Company 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment/Selarang Garrison - Singapore - Oct 1970', 1970
The photo relates to Francis William (Dinky) Dean BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details. Framed photograph of 'A Company 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment/Selarang Garrison - Singapore - Oct 1970' Staff Photograph. Photograph: Group black and white photograph of soldiers in uniform. Printed information (row position and names) provided below photograph. Frame: timber with decorative edge, mid brown colour stain, glass front. Mount: dark green coloured cardboard.Printed label above photograph: "A Company 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment/Selarang Garrison - Singapore - Oct 1970" Bottom left on glass, printed label in black ink. "FRANK (DINKY) DEAN BEM/ Front row 7 from right/ donated by/ Mrs M Dean/ Refer book 54" photography, military, accessories, history, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE FRAMED, c.1916
John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 AIF. Refer 396.2 for his service history also 368P.Certificate of discharge J S S Hammill AIF, Certificate No V12482. Frame, dark brown timber with gold inner edge with glass front. Discharge Certificate printed in black & red colour. Certificate features a royal coat of arms mounted in 2 columns all in red ink. Illustrated in black is Britannia holding a Union Jack & facing 2 soldiers who are presenting arms. At the bottom is a scroll with the recipient's name written in black ink. J S S Hammill Australian Imperial Force Served with honour and war disabled in the Great War Honourably discharged on 26.6.16 George R I Stamped on bottom of Certificate V12482 documents - certificates, frame accessories, military history-army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, C.1920 - 21
Black & white illustration, red & blue flag, wooden frame, white ink on brown cardboard window mount. Brown cardboard & cellotape on rear of frame, illustration, metal staples.“Royal Burial of the Unknown Warrior Westminster Abbey Nov 11 1920”photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, C E W Bean - Vol I et al, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 (13 volumes), 1939
Red buckram hard copy, gold text on covers, black & white photos & illustrations. .1) Vol I The Story of ANZAC, 662 pages .2) Vol II The Story of ANZAC, 975 pages .3) Vol III The AIF in France 1916, 1036 pages .4) Vol IV The AIF in France 1917, 1030 pages .5) Vol V The AIF in France 1918, 825 pages .6) Vol VI The AIF in France: May 1918, 1099 pages .7) Vol VII Sinai and Palestine, 844 pages .8) Vol VIII The Australian Flying Corps, 493 pages .9) Vol IX The Royal Australian Navy, 649 pages .10) Vol X The Australians at Rabaul, 412 pages .11) Vol XI Australia During The War, 922 pages .12) Vol XII Photographic Record of the War, 753 pages .13) Vol XIII Photographic Record of the War, 753 pagesbooks, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, G Hermon Gill, Australians in the War of 1939-1945. Series Two. Navy, 1) 1957; .2) 1968
Blue buckram hard covers with paper & plastic cover-overs. Gold print & white print respectively. Black & white photos & illustrated. .1) Vol I Royal Australian Navy 1939-1942, 686 pages .2) Vol II Royal Australian Navy 1942-1945, 753 pagesbooks, military history - navy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, 1) Douglas Gillison et al, Australians in the War of 1939-1945. Series Three. Air, 1) 1962; .2) 1957; .3) 1954; .4) 1963
Mid blue buckram hard covers with blue plastic covered dust jackets. Titles on front covers & spines except Vol III due to front of dust jacket missing. Illustrated with black & white photos & maps. .1) Vol I Royal Australian Air Force 1939-1942, 786 pages .2) Vol II Air War Against Japan 1939-1945, 533 pages .3) Vol III Air War Against Germany & Italy 1939-1943, 731 pages .4) Vol IV Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945, 539 pagesbooks, military history - airforce -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
Kenneth William Tweeddale BRIDGE DSC. Pre WW2 Kenneth worked in New Guinea from 1929 to 1941 as a Patrol Officer and then Assistant District Officer. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX7794 on 10.3.1942 age 34 years 5 months. Initially posted too 3rd F.A Regt he was appointed A/Lieut on 26.5.1942 in “Z Special Unit”. Embarked for service in Aust mandated territory (NG) 31.8.1942, alloted to “M” Special Unit SWPA 7.5.1943, returned from special duties 11.9.1943, transferred to the retired list 8.10.1943. He was awarded by the U.S the “Legion of Merit” (Degree of Legionairre) for his work between Nov 1942 - July 1943 in the Sambare River and Salamaua area. He then joined the RANVR on 9.10.1943 in Intelligence and allotted to “Ferdinand Party” as a Sub Lieut. Embarcation dates are not listed but it appears he was in New Guinea in 1944 - 45. He was awarded the DSC for “Bravery and Enterprise in Recconnaisance Operations” on 16.2.1945. Appointment terminated in the RANVR on 8.1.1946. (SWPA) South West Pacific Area. (RANVR) Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve. (DSC) Distinguished Service Cross. Refer Book 46.Brown plastic frame, gold trim, glass front, brown paper backing. Sepia photo, head & shoulders, peaked cap with white top, mounted with maroon border.On back: Sub Lieutenant KENNETH W T BRIDGE DSC, Legion of Merit (US) RANVR - Coastwatcher, photography - photographs, frame accessories, military history - navy, united states -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - HAT, SLOUCH, c.1960’s
Item issued to Wayne Forbes, refer Cat No 754 for his service historySlouch Hat, chin strap fitted, khaki, light green puggaree. The badge on the side is that of Royal Australian Engineers.uniforms - army, costume - male, headwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK SET, Lansdowne Publishing Pty Ltd, DIGGERS, The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force in Eleven Wars from 1860 - 1994, Post 1994
Author George Odgers Endorsed by the Australian Defence Forces .1) Diggers from 1860 to 5 June 1944 The royal blue & dark yellow hard cover book with dust jacket. On the front cover is a picture of a painting in the centre of horses, guns & soldiers on a battlefield with stars of the Southern Cross around the picture 272pp. .2) Diggers from 6 June 1944 to 1994 The royal blue & dark yellow hard cover book with dust jacket. On the front cover is a picture of a painting of a group of soldiers during a battle. 2 tanks & palm trees in background. Stars of the Southern Cross around the picture 272pp. Page numbering in Volume 2 continues on from last page number in Volume 1. .3) Blue cardboard sleeve Open sided royal blue & dark yellow box slip cover for 2422.1 & 2422.2. Portrait orientation LHS has photo of 4 fighter pilots walking away from an aeroplane. Stars of Southern Cross around photo. RHS has picture of a painting of a group of soldiers during a battle. 2 tanks & palm trees in background. Stars of the Southern Cross around the picture. Bottom section of the box is missing.books-military-history, containers, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - MILITARY PLAQUES, Post 1970
Items belonged to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Wooden stained shield shaped plaque with a Rising Sun badge mounted centre. The badge has been bent into a curved shape. .2) Wooden stained shield shaped plaque with a Royal Australian Engineer plaque centre. Under is a gold coloured scroll with 1 Field Squadron Group RAE SVN. At the top is a small brass plaque..2) Presented to SPR W FORBESmilitary history - army, plaques, rae -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, VIETNAM, 3.8.1992
Letter written to Mrs Reidy by her son Paul's Section Commander BRUCE D SCOTT. It details the circumstances of PAUL REIDY'S death in Vietnam on 25.5.1969. It was during “Operation Reynella” around the Long Hai Mountains. Paul Francis Reidy No 3793403. A National Serviceman Paul served Vietnam first in 1 ARU from 24.2.1969 - 17.3.1969 and then posted to B Coy 9 RAR 18.3.1969 until his death. Bruce Donaldson Scott No 213485. Australian Regular Army served Vietnam first in 1 ARU from 10.3.1969 - 1.4.1969 and then posted to B Coy 9 RAR 2.4.1969 until being Medivaced home on 2.6.1969. 1 ARU (1st Australian Reinforcement Unit) 9 RAR (9th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment) Refer 1189.5, 2224, 2237.2P re Paul Reidy. Copy of typed two page letter on A4 paper from BRUCE D SCOTT to Mrs Reidy.documents - letters, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, 1941
Raymond James Russel WHYTE Initially enlisted on 16.8.40 as V28354 serving in 2 Cav Div ASC. He was discharged on 6.10.41 his enlistment date into the AIF on his records is stated as 1.10.1941 age 24 years 4 months. Taken strength at RRD Royal Park on 7.10.1941, posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops 2.1.1942, embarked for Malaya 10.1.1942 arriving 26.1.1942, reported missing 16.2.1942, listed POW dated 29.10.1942, deceased while POW, cause not stated 5.6.1945. Raymond died in Borneo on the Sandakan Death March.Photo, B & W Portrait of R.J.R. Whyte in uniform, no hat on. Photo is in a black plastic frame.photography - photgraphs, military history, sandakan, borneo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, 1941
William Patrick SHEPHERD No VX66586 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.11.1941 age 25 years 10 months at RRD Royal Park. Transfers to A.A.S.C on 3.12.1941 then posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops, embark for Malaya 10.1.1942 arriving Singapore 26.1.1942, listed Missing 16.2.1942, listed as POW 13.4.1943, dated 28.9.1945 listed as deceased whilst POW, cause not stated 5.6.1945. A letter to Mrs Sheperd dated 18.1.1946 states died of Malaria. This was from Japanese records mostly. William died on the Sandakan Death March Borneo.Photo B & W portrait of W.P Sheperd in uniform no hat. Photo taken with his Regt No. Display at bottomphotography - photographs, military history, sandakan, borneo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Golden Years. The Royal Australian Air Force 1921-1971, 1971
Dark blue buckram cover with black and gold print - front has R.A.F. emblem. Illustrated with colour and black and white photos. Pages 124books-military-history, military history-air force -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Royal Australian Navy, 100 Years of the Royal Australian Navy
... history-navy Royal Australian Navy Ross W Jobson & Peter M Antell ...White, soft cardboard cover with colour photo of a ship. Black, grey & red print on cover. Black & white & colour photos. Royal Navy insignia / badge on front cover. 206 pages.books-history, military history-navy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Angus & Robertson Ltd, Why Singapore Fell, 1944
249 page royal blue buckram hardcover book. Cut edged pages, gold print on spine, maps on front and back end pages. Includes B&W photos and illustrations.Handwritten in blue ink on front flyleaf "Mrs Mary Hall". Blue stamp on front flyleaf "Returned & Services League Memorial Hall Bendigo".books, military history, singapore -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Cheater Wilmot, The Struggle for Europe-An Essential Companion to the Churchill Memoirs, 1954
Published by Richard Clay and Company by arrangement with WM Collins, Sons & Co Ltd.848 page, cut edged hardcover book with dust cover and black and royal blue illustrations. Cover is royal blue buckram with red squares on spine and gold printing on spine and cover. Dust cover is has white text over B&W photo of clouded sky and aeroplanes.Handwritten in blue "Donated by Mr & Mrs J_ab_h_air" (name is unclear). Stamped in black "Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc PO Box 449 Bendigo Vic 3552"books, military history, european war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Royal Australian Regiment 50th Anniversary 1948 - 1998, 1998 - 50th Anniversary
Book, green, & orange soft paper cover, yellow print, 32 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos.books, military, history, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, 1) 29.1.46; .2) 29.9.45
Donald Henry Harris. Refer 2318 for service history also 2126.2..1) Interim Discharge Certificate RAAF re HARRIS, DONALD HENRY - 141844, LAC. Small blue folded parchment paper, black writing. Front has crown & wings, Royal Aust Airforce Interim Certificate of Discharge, inside are his details. .2) Paper yellowed, ink & pencil writing re D.H HARRIS & entitlement to wear 1939-45 Star & Pacific Star.documents - certificates, military history - service records -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PENNANTS, NAVY, Unknown, c.1939 - 1945
.1) Blue pennant with HMAS Westralia & Royal Australian Navy logo screened with yellow paint. .2) Navy blue pennant with screened ship motto Cryhavoc & HMAS Kanimbla.flags - military, military history - navy, kanimbla, australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - SERVICE RECORDS, KOREA, 1) 11.2.52, .2) 30.3.79
Both items are re F.E.T Groves, Signalman. Enlisted 11.1.52. Discharged 10.2.61. Served Korea with 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment 25.7 1953 to 24.7.1954, awarded Korea Medal, UN Service Medal Korea..1) Record of Service Book (AAB83) Re 3/3895 Pte F.E.T Groves. Brown coloured cardboard covers, record of service medial, issues kit. .2) Certificate of Service, whitish coloured, dark blue, light blue crown centre with crossed swords under. Gold coloured metal frame. Details re Frank Ernest Theodore Groves.military history - service records, korea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LETTERS, 1) Post WW1, .2) 15.4.18
The Memorial letter accompanied the Memorial Plaque. Refer 2568.2. The AIF letter relates to the T.A Broadbent, Thomas Alan. The letter was written some months prior to him being KIA on 20.9.18. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2567P. .1) Memorial letter from King George, typed on cream paper with Royal Coat of Arms in red at top. .2) Copy of an AIF letter dated 15.4.18 with brief service descriptions of Four AIF soldiers with the name Broadbent, J.E, W.L, R and T.A.records, remembrance, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - ARMY SIGNALS LITERATURE, c.1939-45
Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer 2039 for service history also 2034P. .1) Booklet, Aust Corps of Signals Vol 1 No 1 dated 1.2.1929 .2) Sig Order - Changes in Procedure WWII, 7 sheets 7 Aust Div .3) Training Memo Royal Signals, line & radio telephony .4) Training Memo Royal Signals, single call sign procedure .5) Training Memo Royal Signals, Army call sign book .6) R/T (radio telephone) Code Book.3) Has BTR Chadd signature top of front page .4) Has BTR Chadd signature top of front page .5) Has BTR Chadd signature top of front pagedocuments - booklets, books-technical, military history