The badge was to Remember 50 years since the World War of 1939 - 45 ended.Badge, circular, outside has a green band with "Australia Remembers", central circle has depiction of three people welcoming a returning person, under is a green scroll with "1945 - 1995" in gold, rear has a single pin with clip attachment, makers name in slight raised print.badges, australia remembers

The Imperial Service badge was instituted in 1908, United Kingdom award for service overseas, it was a short lived award when the service changed names to TERRITORIAL ARMY in 1921.Badge, metal, silver colour, consists of crown at top over a rectangular section, rear has a folding pin for attachment.On the front of badge, "TERRITORIAL SERVICE"imperial service, badges, united kingdom

The letter is from the USA from “Sgt Vernon Phipps 20123125 HQ U.S.A. S.Os, C.W.S, APO 501”, Dated “Dec 20 1942”.1) letter, light fawn paper, has owners name in black print at top of page, “VERNON PHIPPS” and hand writing in blue ink, nothing on rear. .2) Envelope, light fawn colour, front has red Australian Stamp with black postal stamp over, in bottom left a black circular stamp, “Passed by censor USA”, hand written address at top, rear also has “VERNON PHIPPS” in black print..1) Hand addressed to, “My Dear Mrs Guiney”, From “ With kindest regards to all, I am sincerely Vernon Phipps” .2) Letter addressed to Mrs Greta Guiney 126 Sternberg St Bendigo Victoria”letters, envelopes, u.s.a

The HMAS BENDIGO (1) was a Bathurst type Minelayer/Corvette. It was made in Australia. Launched 1 MAR 1941 and paid off 27 SEP 1946. The ship had a normal complement of 85 hands. The ENSIGN is the standard pattern Royal Navy ensign in use at the time by The Royal Australian Navy. The Ensign has five written names including the Captain and has 85 autographs. All but two have been identified. Referring to the sailor's service cards, the signing probably occurred between OCT 1945 to FEB 1946. Post WW2, the Ensign was presented in gratitude to the City of Bendigo where it was on display in the Old Town Hall for decades. The City then gifted the Ensign to the Bendigo and District R.S.L. After some time the RSL lodged the Ensign with the Soldier's Memorial Institute Military museum for safe keeping.The main part is of a strong open weave white cotton. The flag is divided by a bright red cross vertically and horizontally. In the top left quadrant is the Union flag of the U.K. The left side has a strong canvas spine in which is mounted the sisal rope. The rope has a small length with loop at the top and a longer length with loop at the bottomThe bottom right quadrant, has these words stencilled on it..."In Appreciation from HMAS BENDIGO". The other two quadrants have a large quantity of signatures.corvettes ww2, hmas bendigo

Medals awarded to John Michael Martin, born Bendigo, enlisted No 2396 in the 7th reinforcements 9th Bn AIF on 22.6.1915 in Brisbane, aged 21 years 3 months, embarked for Eygpt 20.8.1915, hospital with Mumps 7.12.1915, rejoin unit 5.12.1915, transfer to 49th Bn 2.4.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, attends 1st ANZAC Bombing School 5.1.1918 - 24.1.1918, WIA 10.8.1918 GSW to right knee severe, amputated, another entry says right thigh, embark for Australia 16.3.1919, discharged medically unfit 12.12.1919. John Martin was actually John Michael Tilley, Martin was his mothers maiden name, why he enlisted under her name is unclear.Medals, three, with ribbons unmounted. .1) 1914 - 15 Star. .2) British War medal 1914 - 19. .3) Victory medal 1914 - 1919.On all three, “2396 Pte J.M.Martin 9/Bn A.I.F”medals, awards

Item in the collection relating to Doug Dean, refer cat No 4575P for his service details.Plaque with clock face, copper in smooth and dimple style, top has crown over “T” for Tobruk with scrolls over, kangaroo centre, place name under, clock has hour and minute hands in black.On top half, “RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION BENDIGO VIC”tobruk, bendigo, association

Thid Racinh program states 'Barbara' is a town in Palestine, Refer to Cat 4574P Donor details.Four sheets of foolscap paper, folded and stapled to make a 'booklet'. It has both printed lines and cartoons. Bottom of front cover has drawing of a donkey's head and a camel's head (with the words "Under Illegal Patronage") It shows pedigrees of famous racing donks. i.e. NR 19 "Hot Water" out of Shower by "Heater Sometimes". The program shows Donkey's names and their AIF riders names. The program shows Race Committee and "Boonmaners". The program has a cartoon showing a digger riding a camel called "Typiste's Error" - some pages are blank.war, aif, camel and donkey racing

See Cat 4575PBlack hat band for RSL Bowls hat. Titled "Bendigo & District Servicemens". It has 3 badges attached. 1. Red & Green enamel shield shaped - titled Bendigo & District Servicemen's Bowls Club. 2. A Blue & Gold rectangular badge showing a number '8', a figure bowling with letters RVBA on bottom. 3. Rectangular Blue & Silver badge with a bowling ball on top. The name 'Doug Dean' is in the main body of badge.bowls, bendigo

Military issue, Alan Mason collection. Refer 3979.2Jacket, khaki colour, winter, complete with Rising Sun lapel badges, “Australia” shoulder badges, all buttons in place, sewn on tag inside for name, Regt No.Rising Sun badge and buttons all have, “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces” on.uniforms, jackets

Issued to Roy Thurlow, refer Cat No 4688PDrivers Licence brown covers buckram, folds 3 ways, inside off white paper glued in with details, all print in black licence No 52055 revised March 1942, hand written details in black pen with dates, name, licence types issued, signed by the driver.Main points, “VX77313 THURLOW Roy Leslie”licence, drivers, ww2, administrative record

All tickets at bottom relate to the owner in ink signing their name, licence No & registration No..1).2).3) Petrol ration tickets red and off white colours five gallons, valid only until 31st July 1949, Victorian not transferable. .3).4) Petrol ration tickets purple and off white colours five gallons, Series B Victorian not transferable.All tickets have, “Motor Spirit ration ticket” on.accessory, petrol ration, motor spirit

On all small print at bottom relates to the person in ink putting name, licence No & registration No on..1).2) Petrol ration tickets blue and off white colours, two gallons series B, Victorian not transferable. .3).4).5) Petrol Ration tickets black and off white colours two gallons, valid until 31st July 1949, not transferable.All have, “Motor Spirit ration ticket”, onaccesory, petrol ration, motor spirit.

Instructions on the bottom of the tickets relates to being endorsed in ink with name, licence No & vehicle registration No.1) Petrol ration ticket orange and off white colour one gallon, Victorian series B. .1) Petrol ration ticket light colours one gallon, Victorian valid only until 31st July 1949.On both, “Motor spirit ration Ticket”accessory, petrol ration, motor spirit

Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704.1) Envelope, Will AAF - 131 light fawn colour rectangular shape all print in black, hand written in blue pen, 2 X initials, stamped in purple. .2) Will, form AAF - A130 off white colour folds 3 ways, all print in black, hand written in blue pen both sides, witnessed by 2 people, Will relates to the person in .1).1) Hand written, “3796117, Pte BALL Peter Charles RFT WING INF CENTRE 26 feb 1970”, stamped, “16 MAR 1970”. .2) Names hand written on, “Alan Ball, Jean Ball, Barry Chandler, Trevor Bowden”wills, envelopes, military

Belt for summer issue Polyester uniform trousers. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Belt webbing light khaki colour, black metal buckle with sliding section for length adjustment, inside belt has large stamped military details some very faint plus name in texta.Military details, “........(arrow up) 1968 ........66-012-6304.40”. On metal buckle, “Lion metal goods” In texta, “Ball”belts, webbing, polyesters, uniform

The man on the right is Thomas Tuckerman. His cousin is on the left.The photo is in a frame of different layout. Frame: Metal frame with decorative edges. At the top is a Rising Sun Army Badge. The badge is marked "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" It has a vertical perspective. Photo: Black and White photo of the two men seated. One is holding a book, probably a marriage register. There is a small table between them. Their clothing appears to be 1910-1930 vintage, neither have a R.A.S. badge on. On the right side is printed the photographer's name: R. Dermer Smith, Bull Street, Bendigo photo, wedding party

The Battalion C.O. was Lt.Col. F.G. Woods.Black and white portrait of a group of AIF Officers 37 Btn AIF, They are arranged in three rows with a corrugated iron hut behind them. There is long grass in front of them. The officers are in service dress with Sam Brown belts, canes and riding crops. Captain W J Symons V.C. is in the front row. The photo is mounted on a piece of thick cardboard.Names of the officers are printed on the cardboard under the photo. The makers name and address is there as well.ww1, 37 btn, aif, symons v.c.

The diaries belonged to Horace S. GIBSON, clerk with the Victorian Railways, Camberwell, No. 1817, 4th Div. Signal Coy. He enlisted on 6.7.1915 in the 12th reinforcements 1st Div Signal Coy. Embarked for Egypt 9.11.1915. Transferred to 4th Div Signal Coy 9.3.16. Embarked for France 2.6.1916. KIA Zonnebeke Belgium 23.9.1917. Horace Gibson was born in Bendigo. Diaries Volume 1 and Volume 2 are written in pen & ink, also contains sketches, names & addresses. Detailed account by day of the weather & what was eaten for each meal, as well as training, the war up to the morning he is killed in action.Inside cover of Volume 1: Horace Stanley Gibson, Clerk, Camberwell Victorian Railways Australia. Private address, c/o Mrs S E Gibson Barrell Street Eaglehawk, Victoria Australia. documents, diaries, personal notes, records, military history

Shoulder badges were issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062."Australia" shoulder epalet badges, blackened brass, curved shape with two lugs on the rear for uniform attachment.As per Name "AUSTRALIA"military, uniform, metal work, history., badges, australia

Item was in the collection relating to Leslie Pryde “MM”. Refer Reg No 914 for his service history.A round Commemorative medallion with no individual names etc engraved on. The front shows a relief of an Australian Soldier from shoulder up. Around the edge is "Honor to The AIF". On the reverse at the top are the letters "EVD", in the centre in a scroll form are the words "Gallipoli,France,Palestine". At the bottom around the edge is "Anzac Day 1918". All words in capitals. There is a small loop at the top to attach a chain.circular metal commemorative medallion anzac day 1918, honoring the aif

Book contains notes for physical training. Property belonged to Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282, 2nd AIF. Refer Reg No 92.2 for service details also 87, 88, 90, 91.2.Light brown cardboard cover; name & illustration of knight in armour on horseback on front. Inside, lined pages with margins & handwritten notes. Australian Comforts Fund loose sheet inside.Handwritten top right: VX31282 L/Cpl H.M Day 3 Corps Section 1st Aust Ord Fld Park Front centre: Domrémy Bottom left: No 4760documents - notebooks, records, training instructions

Belt belonged to William Herbert GREENMAN VX126789, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 81 for his service details and other.Khaki webbing belt with connecting brass buckle. Hand written in dark ink: Signature of Greenman W H, & names/places of theatres of war where he served in the Pacific.webbing belts, eqyuipment

Licence issued to: Pte William Herbert GREENMAN VX126789. Enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.7.1943 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.10.1948 he was a Driver in No 53 Aust BIPOD PL AASC. Refer Reg No's 79, 82, 83, 84, 85.5, 86. Australian Army Driving Licence No 10782. Tan buckram stiff folding cover.Top centre: Australian Military Forces Left: Army No. VX126789 Left: Pte Centre: Name (in full): Greenman, William Herbert Right: Transferred to (unit): 2/167 Aust Gen Tpt Coy"documents - licences, military history - army, personal effects - identification

Australian Army Driving Licence issued to Ronald James WARE TX1539, enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22.5.1940. On discharge from the Army in 15.11.1944 he was a Lance Bombardier in 16 Field Bty 2/8th Field Regt. Refer Reg No's 76.3 & 78.2. Army driving licence, brown buckram covered, stiff folded covers re R J WARETop left: No 212048 Centre: Australian Military Forces Army Driving Licence Left: Army No TX1539 Rank: L/Bdr Centre: Name (in full): WARE, Ronald James Centre: Date: 26.2.44documents - licences, personal effects, identification, military history - army

At this point the person is not known.Coloured head & shoulders portrait of an Australian soldier, name unknown. Shown are a green, orange service ribbon WW2, Two colour patches shown white/blue with grey backing.portraits, photography ww2

Sepia photo of a group of possibly 37 Australian Officers outside Barons Hotel. Attached to heavy cardboard backing.Name of hotel in white; “Barons Hotel”photography, officers

Sepia photo mounted on grey cardboard backing. Shows 9 Officers in full uniform - 4 standing, 5 seated. There are no leggings on Officer 2nd from L, front row. Officer centre front has walking stick. Trees & tent in background.On back of photo: “1912 - 1914 Seymour Restoration Camp Staff” Names of Officers are listed along with name of donor.photographs, camp, restoration, pre war

Black & white photo of a group of Bendigo & District Returned Soldiers. Pte BOLITHO holding dog mascot in centre front row. Postcard with back set out for message only, address only & stamp here.Top of photo: "GROUP OF BENDIGO AND DISTRICT RETURNED SOLDIERS" Listed below photo: "Names of soldiers"photography, bendigo ww1, returned soldiers

.1) Black & white photo of a group of Officers in 1944. .2) Black & white photo of a large group of Soldiers mounted on hard, grey cardboard. .3) Black & white photo of a sporting group mounted on hard, grey cardboard. .4) Black & white photo of a sporting group mounted on hard, grey cardboard..1) At top: "LHQ AASC School No 4 Wing. No 2 AASC ADM OFFICERS COURSE 26 June - 21 July 1944" At bottom: "Names of Officers" .2) Handwritten in white on a board on front of Soldiers, "Puckapunyal 1940 No 2 Echelon 7th Div Supp Coln" .3) Handwritten bottom L: "H J Garrood Photo", Handwritten bottom "R: Frankston" .4) Handwritten bottom L: "H J Garrood Photo", Handwritten bottom "R: Frankston"photographs, aasc

The items were souvenired by Dave GROAT on Borneo in 1945. Refer Cat No 457 for his service details..1) Cloth covered booklet of regulations with black Japanese printing. .2) Cream coloured paper, red & black print. Red Cross Society - Indonesian handwriting listing the names of 3 women killed by the Japanese.japanese ww2, notes, book