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Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, AUSTRALIAN ARMED FORCES, FISHER VICTORIA for Random House Australia, Australian War Diary, 2010
... "Australian War Diary" Australian Armed Force4s... goldfields "Australian War Diary" Australian Armed Force4s ..."Australian War Diary" Australian Armed Force4s in a Changing World: 1870 - 2010.Hard cover book Hardcover cardboard with Glossy paper finish. White print on front, spine and back. Cover black and white and colour illustrations - montage of photographs in strips top and bottom, front to back of various Armed Forces scene. 303 pages, cut, plain white paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, posters and paintings.books, military history, australia -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Remembering the Rats, 2011_06
... An article about the an exhibition at the Australian War... at the Australian War Museum for the 70th Anniversary of the Tobruk campaign ...An article about the an exhibition at the Australian War Museum for the 70th Anniversary of the Tobruk campaign.The article records some anecdotes of the "Rats of Tobruk". A 2 page magazine article from the RSL's publication MUFTI.Niltobruk, rats of tobruk, 2/15 battalion, 2/13 field company rae -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBox, 1939
... of Australia in the War of 1914-1918.... "Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918. ww1 books ...This box was made as a cover for the book "Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918.Light brown hard cardboard box. 12 staples hold the box togetherww1, books, history, local -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchPhotograph
... served in the Australian Army during World War 1. Arthur Jones... Jones, who served in the Australian Army during World War 1 ...1/ Photograph of an Australian Soldier, Arthur Jones, who served in the Australian Army during World War 1. Arthur Jones was K.I.A. and is buried in an unmarked grave in the Western Front area of France. 2/ Photograph of three Australian Soldiers during World War 1. The soldier on the left is Reuben Levi Jones of West Australia who saw active service in France. The other soldiers are unknown. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub BranchBooklet - 60th Anniversary Booklet of the Korean War, 2011
... 20 page booklet containing summary of Australian... containing summary of Australian involvement in the Korean War (2pp ...Contains biography of a member of the (then) Montmorency Sub Branch - Stanley Connelly (dec.)20 page booklet containing summary of Australian involvement in the Korean War (2pp); short autobiographies of 8 veterans -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Framed Honour Roll, Honour Roll of Australian and New Zealand Forces in Vietnam
... both NZ and Australian Forces during the Vietnam War ... War Honour Roll of Australian and New Zealand Forces ...Framed print detailing the names on the Honour Roll from both NZ and Australian Forces during the Vietnam War On back in pencil is marking 'R/11251, 396L RICHMOND, SLACK AC'vietnam war, honour roll, anzac forces -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - OFFICIAL HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA IN THE WAR OF 1914-1918
... OFFICIAL HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA IN THE WAR OF 1914-1918...Official History of Australia in the war of 1914-1918 Vol... OF AUSTRALIA IN THE WAR OF 1914-1918 ...Official History of Australia in the war of 1914-1918 Vol III The AIF in France 1916 - by C.E.W. Bean , published by Angus & Robertson 89 Castlereagh St Sydney 1942, maroon hard bound covered book with gold lettering, 475 illustrations and maps, signed Wesley Harry 1973.C.E.W. Beanbooks, military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Probably early 1940's
... - Australian War Museum Archives - Canberra.... are noted in Barbara Winter's book "Stalag Australia" australian war ...Detailing some of the ingenious methods of escape and the camouflaging of tunnelling. In January 1945, 20 officers escaped from Dhurringile and Lt Edgardo Simone , the Italian P.O,W was the outstanding escapee in Australia. Others are noted in Barbara Winter's book "Stalag Australia"Clear plastic folder, red margin on which is a white strip of paper. A red back cover. On the top right hand corner on the front clear plastic is a white self adhesive label on which is printed " Security of Prisoners of war and Internees - and escapes - Australian War Museum Archives - Canberra.As noted aboveaustralian war museum archives -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Rohan D Rivett, Behind Bamboo, 1991
... Book is part of the Australian War Classics series... goldfields Book is part of the Australian War Classics series ...Book is part of the Australian War Classics series presented by E E (Weary) Dunlop.Book, soft cover, white print on front, back & spine. Front cover illustration detail from Digging Bore Hole Latrines by Murray Griffin. Rising Sun badge illustrated on front & back covers, 400 cut plain pages, black & white illustrations. Handwritten in blue ink on front flyleaf: J Fuller In black ink on front flyleaf: RSL Stampbooks, military history -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Don Charlwood, No Moon Tonight, 1991
... Book is part of the Australian War Classics series... goldfields Book is part of the Australian War Classics series ...Book is part of the Australian War Classics series presented by E E (Weary) Dunlop.Book, soft cover, white print on front, back & spine. Front cover illustration Ballet of Wind & Rain by Colon Colahan. Rising Sun badge illustrated on front & back covers, 188 plain cut pages.Handwritten in blue ink on front flyleaf: J Fuller In black ink on back page: RSL Stampbooks, military history, air force -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Douglas Cockwood, Australia's Pearl Harbour. Darwin 1942, 1966
... Book is part of the Australian War Classics series... goldfields Book is part of the Australian War Classics series ...Book is part of the Australian War Classics series presented by E E (Weary) Dunlop.Book, soft cover, front cover has 3 colour bands - black, red & green, at top of page is the Rising Sun badge. Bottom half is a painting of air attack on a harbour by the Japanese aircraft. 232 pages illustrated with black & white photos.J Fullerbooks-military-history, bombing of darwin -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Lawson Glassop, We Were the Rats, 1991
... Book is part of the Australian War Classics series... goldfields Book is part of the Australian War Classics series ...Book is part of the Australian War Classics series presented by E E (Weary) Dunlop.Book, soft cover, no illustrations, 275 pages. Top half of front cover is a black square, in it are a red & green band with a copper Rising Sun, print is white. Bottom half of cover is from a painting of AIF Soldiers in Tobruk. F Fullabooks, military history, army -
Clayton RSL Sub Branchhard cover non-fiction book, Australian War Memorial, RAAF Saga The RAAF at WAR, 1944
... . Published b y the Australian War Memorial... b y the Australian War Memorial Foreword by Air Vice-Marshal ...Prepared by the RAAF Directorate of the Public Relations. Published b y the Australian War MemorialForeword by Air Vice-Marshal, Chief of Staffhard cover non-fiction book -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, August's cottage the tie that binds, 2001
... . The war broke out. The Australian government confiscated... to Australia via Germany. The war broke out. The Australian... Germany. The war broke out. The Australian government confiscated ...Article on the American branch of the Schwerkolt Family visit Schwerkolt Cottage.Article on the American branch of the Schwerkolt Family visit Schwerkolt Cottage. August Schwerkolt's youngest daughter married a German national in the U.S.A. on the way back to Australia via Germany. The war broke out. The Australian government confiscated Schwerkolt Cottage because she had married a German. The property was recovered after the war, but a demolition order had been placed on it in the early 1960's. Saved by Nunawading Council who took over maintenance.Article on the American branch of the Schwerkolt Family visit Schwerkolt Cottage. schwerkolt family, schwerkolt, johann august, jack, joe, schwerkolt, robert, schwerkolt, caroline, whalen, rosalie, schwerkolt-browne, tom -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Australian War Museum, 1965
... Guide to Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Description... Tatura the-murray Guide to Australian War Memorial, Canberra ...Guide to Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Description of Galleries and displays. 1 st Edition, 1941Red and cream cover. Sketch of Canberra War Memorialcanberra, military, australian war memorial canberra -
Lara RSL Sub BranchMounted print of H.M.A.S.Sydney in Korean waters
... oil on canvas 121.9 x 182.9cm Australian War Memorial... 182.9cm Australian War Memorial (28077) Telegraphist E.LOGAN R.A.N ...The HMAS Sydney in Korean waters launching Hawker Sea Fury fighters. The HMAS Sydney is flanked on either sides by her destroyer escorts HMAS Tobruk, and HMCS Sioux. A rescue helicopter is hovering above the Sydney.HMAS Sydney joined United Nations forces in Korean waters in October 1951. The Sydneys' role consisted predominantly of direct attacks on ground targets and assistance to ground operations. Sydney can be seen here launching Hawker Sea Fury fighters from the Nos. 805 and 808 Squadrons with Fairey Firefly on deck.Mounted print of H.M.A.S.Sydney in Korean watersRay Honisett H.M.A.S.Sydney in Korean waters.1951_52 1975 oil on canvas 121.9 x 182.9cm Australian War Memorial (28077) Telegraphist E.LOGAN R.A.N. R51533 1957/58korean war, h.m.a.s.. sydney, navy, lara r.s.l. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchMedals Australian
... Australian service medal 1939-45 war medal 1939-45 defence... melbourne Australian service medal 1939-45 war medal 1939-45 defence ...Australian service medal 1939-45 war medal 1939-45 defence medal. Awarded to c.r cross VX120785 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Denis Gibbons 4
... War correspondents - Australia...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian... 1969. Australian United Press International War Correspondent... United Press International War correspondents - Australia 8th ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A colour photograph of Hat Dich, South Vietnam, December 1969. Australian United Press International War Correspondent Denis Gibbons, in a night harbour position with members of the 8th Battalion from the Royal Australian Regiment, watches a medic burn contaminated dressings following the treatment of wounded diggers in a contact with the NVA/VietCong.photograph, hat dich, united press international, war correspondents - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment, medic, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, 8 rar, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, (1961-1975). history- sources, nva viet cong -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBooklet - Booklet and Article, Rosie Bray, Greensborough RSL Sub-branch Remembrance Day Service 2022, 2022_11
... in World War I and a list of Australian involvement in Wars... history of Australia's involvement in World War I and a list ...Booklet from the annual Remembrance Day Service held by the Greensborough RSL. Contains a brief history of Australia's involvement in World War I and a list of Australian involvement in Wars, Conflicts and Peace keeping Operations. Also a brief report on the day by Rosie Bray.12 p. black & white text, col. photographsarmistice day, greensborough rsl, remembrance day 2022 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchDocuments, 2014
... Robertson, Malaya 1941 - 42. 2. Australian War Memorial Roll... Robertson, Malaya 1941 - 42. 2. Australian War Memorial Roll ...1. Book - Robbie to Dorrie - letters of Lt Col John Robertson, Malaya 1941 - 42. 2. Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour notification (copy) for Major Charles Edward Clements 3. Deceased notification to next of kin - Mrs Ian Clements 4. RSL welcome home brochure -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... . .1) 1939-45 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) Australian Service... Star. .3) Australian Service Medal. .4) War Medal 1939-45 ...KIngsley William Allen No VX109839 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.7.42. At discharge from the AIF on 21.11.45 he held the rank of Craftsman in No 11 Aust Advanced Workshops.Medals, individual, not mounted, set of (4) re K.W.Allen. .1) 1939-45 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) Australian Service Medal. .4) War Medal 1939-45.All marked "VX109839 K.W.Allen"medals, military, history -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - 3rd Light Horse Brigade, Brigade Camp Tripoli, Early 20th Century
... Australian Official Photo No, purchased from Australian War Museum... Official Photo No, purchased from Australian War Museum Wool ...The 3rd Light Horse Brigade was a mounted infantry brigade of the 1st AIF and served in the Middle East during WW1.This photograph is of the the 3rd Light Horse Brigade camp at Tripoli, Syria circa December 1918.Sepia coloured photograph on a charcoal coloured matt backing.On the front - 3rd L H Brg Camp Tripoli On the back - B813 Australian Official Photo No, purchased from Australian War Museum Wool Exchange , King Street, Melbourne. Copyright ww1, 3rd light horse brigade, 3rd light horse brigadetripoli, syria, december 1918 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Photographs, 1919
... Australian War Photographs - Printed 1919. A pictorial.... official photographers Australian War Photographs - Printed 1919 ...The graphic pen-pictures of the war correspondents we have learned much of the conditions under which our soldiers lived and fought, but no matter how vivid the presentation, words alone cannot fully convey to the civilian an accurate impression of the battle area. Many of these photographs were taken under heavy fire showing the actual scenery amid which some of the most thrilling acts in the great drama of WWI were displayed. A pictorial record of places and events of our heroic soldiers who served in WWI. Each photograph of the sectors on which they fought will stimulate old memories - some sad, some pleasant, but all unspeakably dear. Australian War Photographs - Printed 1919. A pictorial record from November, 1917 to the end of WWI. Soft cardboard cover front back and spine. The back cover has the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has the title and silhouette illustration of WWI soldiers in the trenches and/or 'no man's land'.wwi, war correspondents, pen pictures, condition under which our soldiers served., official photographers -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Photographs, 1919
... Australian War Photographs - Printed 1919. A pictorial.... official photographers Australian War Photographs - Printed 1919 ...The graphic pen-pictures of the war correspondents we have learned much of the conditions under which our soldiers lived and fought, but no matter how vivid the presentation, words alone cannot fully convey to the civilian an accurate impression of the battle area. Many of these photographs were taken under heavy fire showing the actual scenery amid which some of the most thrilling acts in the great drama of WWI were displayed. A pictorial record of places and events of our heroic soldiers who served in WWI. Each photograph of the sectors on which they fought will stimulate old memories - some sad, some pleasant, but all unspeakably dear. Australian War Photographs - Printed 1919. A pictorial record from November, 1917 to the end of WWI. Soft cardboard cover front back and spine. The back cover has the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. The front cover has the title and silhouette illustration of WWI soldiers in the trenches and/or 'no man's land'.wwi, war correspondents, pen pictures, condition under which our soldiers served., official photographers -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1918
... Photo of the Australian War Grave in France of Lt Col. R O... Henderson" Photo of the Australian War Grave in France of Lt Col. R ...Robert Oswald HENDERSON had previous service in the Militia dating from 1899 with the 67th Battalion. He enlisted in the AIF with the rank of Major as 2IC in the 38th Bn on 1.5.1916 at the age of 41 years. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, promoted to Lt Col to command the 39th Bn 15.2.1917, hospital 17.9.1917 with Defective vision, appears to a have rejoined his unit same day, WIA 29.3.1918 GSW to left thumb, rejoin unit 13.6.1918, KIA 29.9.1918 near Bony on the Hindenburg Line. Buried by the Rev W.A.Moore on 1.10.1918. He was awarded the DSO 18.1.1918 and Mentioned in Despatches 25.5.1918. The Beehive Store was a major Department Store in Pall Mall Bendigo.Photo of the Australian War Grave in France of Lt Col. R O HENDERSON DSO 39Bn. KIA. Headstone reads "Placed here in Loving Memory by/ BEEHIVE STAFF Bendigo". Message written on back of photo states he was buried at St Emilie, a town about 6 miles N E of Perrone.On back of Frame "Photo Mrs J H Henderson" photos, graves, framed, ww1 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Kit, Mess
... Standard Australian Army World War 2 issue mess kit... W.A." Standard Australian Army World War 2 issue mess kit ...Standard Australian Army World War 2 issue mess kit consisting of two tinned steel containers each in the form of a rectangular dish. Both have a folding wire handle and are designed so that one dish which is smaller fits inside the larger dish. These were issued to commissioned officer ranks.Each dish is stamped with the Australian Department of Defence arrowhead and the inscription "FEDERAL TINWARE W.A." -
Federation University Historical CollectionCorrespondence, J.L. Treloar, Letter on Australian War Memorial Letterhead, 1937, 12/04/1937
... by the Director of the Australian War Memorial, J.L. treloar .2) blank... australian war memorial king george portrait j.l. treloar w.b ....1) Foolscap typed letter outlining the Coronation portrait of King George by W.B. McInnes, and requesting the Ballarat School of Mines to purchase a framed copy. The letter is signed by the Director of the Australian War Memorial, J.L. treloar .2) blank order form re ordering a Coronation portrait of King George by W.B. McInnes,australian war memorial, king george, portrait, j.l. treloar, w.b. mcinnes -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Alien Blossom: a Japanese-Australian love story. By I. R. Carter, 1965_
... ' to be admitted entry to Australia after World War II. ... Japanese 'war bride' to be admitted entry to Australia after World ...Tells te story of the first Japanese 'war bride' to be admitted entry to Australia after World War II. This book was owned by Ruby Fort.161 pages. b&w photographs. Brown dust jacket with drawing of bamboo.On fly leaf: "Ruby Fort Emily Rough"world war ii, japanese war brides, cherry parker -
City of BallaratPublic Artwork, National Servicemens' Association Memorial, 2008
... during compulsory conscription for several periods of Australia’s... of Australia’s War History. This item is of historic significance ...This shaved rock bears witness to the sacrifice of soldiers during compulsory conscription for several periods of Australia’s War History. This item is of historic significance to the people of BallaratLarge shaved rock with plaque recognising compulsory conscription of soldiers.This memorial commemorates the sacrifice and service of those men from Ballarat and District conscripted for National Service during the years 1951 and 1959, and 1965 and 1972. Unveiled by the Hon Tony Robinson MP Minister assisting the Premier on Veterans` Affairs 3 February 2008. Erected by the Ballarat and Districts sub-branch of the National Servicemen`s Association of Australia. SERVICE TO THE NATIONnational service, sacrifice of soldiers -
Unions Ballarat
Judgement day, Collins, Ben, 2011
... in Australia. Includes gang wars, Snowtown killings and Peter Falconio.... Judgements and sentences of twenty five horrific crimes in Australia ...Judgements and sentences of twenty five horrific crimes in Australia. Includes gang wars, Snowtown killings and Peter Falconio.Relevant to law enforcement and crime in Australia; particularly discusses murders.Paper; book. Front cover: orange and black with picture of a faceless judge in court regalia.Front cover: title and author name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, murder, crime, law, falconio, peter, williams, carl, knight, karen, snowtown killings, gang land murders, bryant, martin, port arthur - tasmania
