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Greensborough Historical SocietyDocument, Friends of Banyule Annual General Meeting 2019, 28/11/2019
... Friends of Banyule has been involved in campaigns relating to the North East Link, the environment and the River Yarra (Speaker for this Meeting)...Friends of Banyule has been involved in campaigns relating to the North East Link, the environment and the River Yarra (Speaker for this Meeting) yarra river north east link friends of banyule 1 p. text, col. & black and white illus., with 2 leaflets on NorthEast Link distributed at the meeting Friends of Banyule Annual General Meeting 2019 Document Friends of Banyule Friends of Banyule ...Friends of Banyule has been involved in campaigns relating to the North East Link, the environment and the River Yarra (Speaker for this Meeting)1 p. text, col. & black and white illus., with 2 leaflets on NorthEast Link distributed at the meetingyarra river, north east link, friends of banyule -
Red Cliffs Military MuseumPOW Camp Money, POW 5 Lira Camp Money, (estimated); 1942-1945
... Roddy, Ammo Coy, A.A.S.C. 6 Division, POW in Greece Campaign...Roddy, Ammo Coy, A.A.S.C. 6 Division, POW in Greece Campaign ww11 pow italian camp money 5 lira a j roddy Prigionieri Di Guerra/ Buono fiduciano da L.5/ Valevole soltanto Nell' interno del cmpo di concentramento/ N. 6544 / Lire Cinque Low Grade paper with printed information, for use in Italian POW Camp. ...Part of a collection of POW items by VX8007 A.J. Roddy, Ammo Coy, A.A.S.C. 6 Division, POW in Greece CampaignLow Grade paper with printed information, for use in Italian POW Camp. Has N6544 on it. Prigionieri Di Guerra/ Buono fiduciano da L.5/ Valevole soltanto Nell' interno del cmpo di concentramento/ N. 6544 / Lire Cinqueww11, pow, italian, camp money, 5 lira, a j roddy -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - B/W, C 1960s (?)
... The photo is part of a Ministry of Tourism campaign....The photo is part of a Ministry of Tourism campaign. ACCESS ROUTES Roads SCENERY Mount William 'Ministry of Tourism of Victoria, 276 Collins St., Melbourne, Nag. ...A photo of the gate barring vehicle access to the top portion of the Mt William Road. The photo is part of a Ministry of Tourism campaign.The photo shows an iron gate across a road (Mt William Road). There is a man standing on the edge of the road in the background. A sign on the gate reads 'No vehicles beyond this point'.'Ministry of Tourism of Victoria, 276 Collins St., Melbourne, Nag. No.... , Date ..., Locality Grampians, Subject Gate-Mount William Road.' stamped on back.access routes, roads, scenery, mount william -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, AUSTRALIAN WW2 NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGN, Phillip BRADLEY, "The Battle for Shaggy Ridge", 2021
... "THE BATTLE FOR/ SHAGGY RIDGE/ The extraordinary story of the Australian Campaign against the/ Japanese in New Guinea's Finisterre Mountains in 1943-44"..."The Battle for Shaggy Ridge" Book BOOK, AUSTRALIAN WW2 NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGN Phillip BRADLEY Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd McPherson Printing Group ..."THE BATTLE FOR/ SHAGGY RIDGE/ The extraordinary story of the Australian Campaign against the/ Japanese in New Guinea's Finisterre Mountains in 1943-44"Soft Cover Book Soft cover - cardboard, gold, dark green and grey colour print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - in - colour - front two photographs, at top, troops resting, bottom soldiers in dug out positions. Back - troops marching out of the foothills. 318 pages - paper, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated - colour and black and white photographs and map diagrams.books, history, ww2, new guinea -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchUniform - Shoulder Badge, Leinster RC
... In Gallipoli (dismounted), defence of the Suez Canal and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign....In Gallipoli (dismounted), defence of the Suez Canal and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. LEINSTER RC stamped out letters between curved 'rails' Shoulder Badge Leinster RC Uniform Shoulder Badge ...New Zealand Mounted Rifles. NZ Army Brigade. In Gallipoli (dismounted), defence of the Suez Canal and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign.Shoulder BadgeLEINSTER RC stamped out letters between curved 'rails' -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Yendon Primary School, Part of the former grounds and buildings of the Yendon Primary School featuring the school sign
... One of a series of photographs of focal points in each ward of the Buninyong Shire taken during the ante amalgamation campaign 1985....One of a series of photographs of focal points in each ward of the Buninyong Shire taken during the ante amalgamation campaign 1985. School building at Yendon. School entrance with sign and centennial dates. ...One of a series of photographs of focal points in each ward of the Buninyong Shire taken during the ante amalgamation campaign 1985.Good quality black and white photograph, with clear details of school building with sign and entrance.school building at yendon., school entrance with sign and centennial dates. -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Dunnstown buildings, Corner in Dunnstown, at the roundabout showing the Shamrock Hotel and the Catholic Church opposite
... One of a series of photographs of focal points in each ward of the Buninyong Shire taken during the ante amalgamation campaign 1985....One of a series of photographs of focal points in each ward of the Buninyong Shire taken during the ante amalgamation campaign 1985. Dunnstown. Shamrock Hotel. Catholic Church Good quality black and white photograph, with clear details of buildings and street. ...One of a series of photographs of focal points in each ward of the Buninyong Shire taken during the ante amalgamation campaign 1985.Good quality black and white photograph, with clear details of buildings and street.dunnstown., shamrock hotel., catholic church -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPoster - Book promotion, Mary Mason, Linking Us Together, 2001
... 'Linking Us Together' was produced for Day Links by designer Mary MASON who also coordinated the campaign and designed these items....'Linking Us Together' was produced for Day Links by designer Mary MASON who also coordinated the campaign and designed these items. Publishing Transport Mary MASON South Port Day Links Linking Us Together One of three promotional items for Linking Us Together book, 2001: Original poster calling for entries (creased) Ref 1475, the book. ...'Linking Us Together' was produced for Day Links by designer Mary MASON who also coordinated the campaign and designed these items.One of three promotional items for Linking Us Together book, 2001: Original poster calling for entries (creased) Ref 1475, the book.publishing, transport, mary mason, south port day links, linking us together -
Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolBooklet, The Camberwell Church of England Girls' Grammar School 1920-1956, 1956
... Booklet published in 1956 to celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the Camberwell Girls Grammar School and launch a fundraising campaign for new facilities....Booklet published in 1956 to celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the Camberwell Girls Grammar School and launch a fundraising campaign for new facilities. The Camberwell Church of England Girls' Grammar School 1920-1956 Booklet ...Booklet published in 1956 to celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the Camberwell Girls Grammar School and launch a fundraising campaign for new facilities. -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - MSK Furniture 479 Ballarat Rd Sunshine 1989 Photographs, Sharon Cavanagh, 10th March 1989
... These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1989 of MSK Furniture 479 Ballarat Rd Sunshine were used for the store's advertising campaign....These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1989 of MSK Furniture 479 Ballarat Rd Sunshine were used for the store's advertising campaign. The significance of the store comes from how it supported everyday life, home‑building, and handyman projects. ...These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1989 of MSK Furniture 479 Ballarat Rd Sunshine were used for the store's advertising campaign.The significance of the store comes from how it supported everyday life, home‑building, and handyman projects.7480.01 - MSK Furniture 479 Ballarat Rd Sunshine 1989 Photographs (Advocate 853).JPG 7480.02 - MSK Furniture 479 Ballarat Rd Sunshine 1989 Photographs (Advocate 853).JPG 7480.03 - MSK Furniture 479 Ballarat Rd Sunshine 1989 Photographs (Advocate 853).JPGmsk furniture, ballarat road, sunshine -
Lara RSL Sub BranchNewspaper, 17th Australian Infantry Brigade, February 22nd 1940
... The 17th Brigade fought in the Western Desert Campaign in Libya, the Battle of Greece, the Battle of Wau, the Salamaua-Lae campaign in Papua, and in the Aitape-Wewak campaign in New Guinea. ...The 17th Brigade fought in the Western Desert Campaign in Libya, the Battle of Greece, the Battle of Wau, the Salamaua-Lae campaign in Papua, and in the Aitape-Wewak campaign in New Guinea. ...The 17th Australian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade in the Australian Army. First formed in 1917 during World War I, it did not see any action. Reformed during World War II, before being disbanded in 1946. Today, its name is perpetuated by the 17th Combat Service Support Brigade, which was raised as a logistics formation in May 2006. The 17th Brigade was reformed on 13 October 1939, again as part of the 6th Division, recruited from Victoria. The 17th Brigade fought in the Western Desert Campaign in Libya, the Battle of Greece, the Battle of Wau, the Salamaua-Lae campaign in Papua, and in the Aitape-Wewak campaign in New Guinea. The photographs are of national significance as they may reflect the only known photographs of individuals from WW2.4 page newspaper pictures of 17th Brigade, Second AIFThe Argus 17th Australian Infantry Brigade, Second AIF, Souvenir Supplement, Thursday, February 22, 1940 Page 1 2/5th Battalion - Picture 1 Officers of the 2/5th Battalion; Picture 2 Senior NCO's of the 2/5th Battalion; Picture 3 A Company 2/5th Battalion Page 2 B Company 2/5th Battalion; C Company 2/5th Battalion; D Company 2/5th Battalion Page 3 Headquarters 2/2nd Field Regiment 6th Divisional Artillery; 3rd Battery 2/2nd Field Regiment 6th Divisional Artillery Page 4 Officers, NCO's and men of 2/2nd Field Company, 6th Divisional Engineers; Officers NCO's and men 2/2nd Field Ambulance and 2/2nd Australian General Hospital 6th Divisional Australian Army Medical Corpsaif, army, 17th brigade, second aif, 2/5th battalion, australian army, australian infantry brigade, 2/2nd field aumbulance, 2/2nd australian general hospital, 6th divisional australian army medical corps, 6th divisional engineers -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Giving MND the boot, 27/06/2018
... The Fight MND campaign spearheaded by Neale Daniher, holds a special place in the hearts of those associated with the Greensborough Junior Football Club....The Fight MND campaign spearheaded by Neale Daniher, holds a special place in the hearts of those associated with the Greensborough Junior Football Club. fight mnd campaign greensborough football club greensborough junior football club bonnie dickson neale daniher News article 1 page, black text and colour image . ...The Fight MND campaign spearheaded by Neale Daniher, holds a special place in the hearts of those associated with the Greensborough Junior Football Club.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .fight mnd campaign, greensborough football club, greensborough junior football club, bonnie dickson, neale daniher -
Red Cliffs Military MuseumPOW Camp Money, POW One Lira Camp Money WW11, (estimated); 1942-1945
... Roddy, AMMO Coy, A.A.S.C., 6 Division. POW in Greece Campaign...Roddy, AMMO Coy, A.A.S.C., 6 Division. POW in Greece Campaign camp ww11 pow italian money Campo P.G. ...Part of a collection of POW items by VX 8007 A.J. Roddy, AMMO Coy, A.A.S.C., 6 Division. POW in Greece CampaignLow Grade paper with printed information, camp commanders signature. For use in in Italian Prisoner of War Camp No 106Campo P.G. No106. PM 3100. No 2696. Buono per L. Una. Il Comandante. Vale solo presso lo spaccio del campocamp, ww11, pow, italian, money -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFlyer - Leaflet, Colin Brooks, Colin Brooks (politician), 2022
... Political campaign brochure from Colin Brooks MP detailing Labor plans for power costs, free kinder, TAFE and transport...Political campaign brochure from Colin Brooks MP detailing Labor plans for power costs, free kinder, TAFE and transport colin brooks victoria - politics and government Double sided coloured brochure with text and photographs Colin Brooks (politician) Flyer Leaflet Colin Brooks ...Political campaign brochure from Colin Brooks MP detailing Labor plans for power costs, free kinder, TAFE and transportDouble sided coloured brochure with text and photographscolin brooks, victoria - politics and government -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewspaper - NEWSPAPER 1944, Guinea Gold, 26th February 1944
... Newspaper with general information of the Second World War including stories of various campaigns and political articles. There is a racing guide for the Flemington races....Newspaper with general information of the Second World War including stories of various campaigns and political articles. There is a racing guide for the Flemington races. newspaper headlines photo "Special New Britain Edition" "Guinea Gold" "Vol.2. ...Newspaper with general information of the Second World War including stories of various campaigns and political articles. There is a racing guide for the Flemington races.Yellowing newspaper, four pages, small photo on front page"Special New Britain Edition" "Guinea Gold" "Vol.2. No. 100 In The Field, Saturday, Febuary 26, 1944" "NOT FOR SALE"newspaper, headlines, photo -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Gallipoli. My Australian Story, 2013
... In hist drawing Victor records the horrors of war, his friendships, his fears and the story of Australia's most legendary military campaign. ...In hist drawing Victor records the horrors of war, his friendships, his fears and the story of Australia's most legendary military campaign. books military history Front title page - hand written in black ink - "Tyra Collard". ...In hist drawing Victor records the horrors of war, his friendships, his fears and the story of Australia's most legendary military campaign. Soft cover, cardboard, black, khaki colour print on front, back and spine. Front dover illustrated with black and white photograph of Troops landing at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 1915. Small drawing of uniform hat on back cover. 236 pages cut plain.Front title page - hand written in black ink - "Tyra Collard". books, military history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyDocument - Tram Ticket, Light rail, MET, 1987
... Retained by the donor to mark the change from 'heavy' to 'light' rail. For the campaign relating to the closure of the rail (see BAYSIDE ARCHIVAL project)....Retained by the donor to mark the change from 'heavy' to 'light' rail. For the campaign relating to the closure of the rail (see BAYSIDE ARCHIVAL project). ...Retained by the donor to mark the change from 'heavy' to 'light' rail. For the campaign relating to the closure of the rail (see BAYSIDE ARCHIVAL project).Tram ticket from the new light rail rail service, December 1987.transport - railways, pat grainger -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaTravelling Communion Set, c1940s
... The Rev A W Pederick was a chaplain who served in the New Guinea Campaign during WWII. His service included the Kokoda Trail. ...The Rev A W Pederick was a chaplain who served in the New Guinea Campaign during WWII. His service included the Kokoda Trail. portable communion set Rev A W Pederick "CHAPLAIN A. ...The Rev A W Pederick was a chaplain who served in the New Guinea Campaign during WWII. His service included the Kokoda Trail. Brown leather carry case with a brown metal base, a carry handle and two lockable latches on the font. The box has a blue velvet lining. The box holds a paten, diameter 12.0 cm, and a wafer tin which are held in pouches in the lid. Two bottles with cork and silver lids are in fitted compartments inside the box which also contains a small white embroidered cloth. There is embossed gold lettering on the front of the box. The box also holds a letter from the Rev Douglas W Risstrom."CHAPLAIN A. W. PEDERICK" inside the lid: "The gift of the Methodist Padres Auxiliary of Australia"portable communion set, rev a w pederick -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - Errington Reserve 100 years, St. Albans History Society, 2011
... Made during a campaign to stop any of Errington Reserve being used for other purposes in particular for City of Brimbank municipal offices...Made during a campaign to stop any of Errington Reserve being used for other purposes in particular for City of Brimbank municipal offices Errington Reserve Main Road East St. ...Made during a campaign to stop any of Errington Reserve being used for other purposes in particular for City of Brimbank municipal officesErrington Reserve 100 years|Celebrating 100 years of Errington Reserve St. Albans & Grave Recognition Ceremony 20th December 2010|DVD Copyright St Albans History Societyerrington reserve, main road east, st. albans -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Aeroplane Landing at Linton, 1928, 1928
... The plane landed at Linton Park as part of an advertising campaign by AWA radios in 1928....The plane landed at Linton Park as part of an advertising campaign by AWA radios in 1928. Events Faull collection Aeroplanes Linton Park Biplanes Sepia photograph of biplane surrounded by a group of people. ...Part of photo album donated by Mrs Faull. The plane landed at Linton Park as part of an advertising campaign by AWA radios in 1928.Sepia photograph of biplane surrounded by a group of people. One of three photographs of this occasion.events, faull collection, aeroplanes, linton park, biplanes -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Aeroplane Landing at Linton, 1928, 1928
... The plane landed at Linton Park in 1928 as part of an advertising campaign for AWA radios....The plane landed at Linton Park in 1928 as part of an advertising campaign for AWA radios. Events Aeroplane landing at Linton Park 1928 Faull collection Sepia photograph - side view of biplane and people. ...Part of photograph album donated by Mrs Faull. The plane landed at Linton Park in 1928 as part of an advertising campaign for AWA radios.Sepia photograph - side view of biplane and people. One of three photographs of this occasion.events, aeroplane landing at linton park 1928, faull collection -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyMagazine - Falls Creek Alpine Resort
... Part of an annual marketing campaign, this booklet was designed to provide information for planning a holiday or short visit to Falls Creek for the summer season....Part of an annual marketing campaign, this booklet was designed to provide information for planning a holiday or short visit to Falls Creek for the summer season. ...Part of an annual marketing campaign, this booklet was designed to provide information for planning a holiday or short visit to Falls Creek for the summer season.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortMagazine titled Falls Creek Alpine Resort. Front cover is an image of a grassed hill area with Falls Creek Alpine Resort titled centre top in yellow, American Express logo bottom right and blue back cover with Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce and American Express at bottom of page. Six internal pages with outdoor images and accommodation information for Summer in Falls Creek. falls creek summer, falls creek marketing, accommodation falls creek -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... Belgium - Commemorative Medal - Ethiopian Campaign 1940-1941. 5. Belgium - Commemorative Medal of the War 1914-1918. 6. ...Belgium - Commemorative Medal - Ethiopian Campaign 1940-1941. 5. Belgium - Commemorative Medal of the War 1914-1918. 6. ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. Belgium - War Cross 1914-1918. 2. Belgium - Labour Decoration. 3. Belgium - Fire Cross. 4. Belgium - Commemorative Medal - Ethiopian Campaign 1940-1941. 5. Belgium - Commemorative Medal of the War 1914-1918. 6. Belgium - Commemorative Medal 1870-1871.651to656, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... USA - Civil War Campaign Medal....USA - Civil War Campaign Medal. Award MEDALS, MINIATURE ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Army of Cuban Occupation Medal. 2. USA - Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal. 3. USA - Philippine Congressional Medal. 4. USA - Victory Medal (WW1). 5. USA - Occupation of Germany Medal (WW1). 6. USA - Civil War Campaign Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt507to512, bob english collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumLiterary work - AIF POW'S IN EUROPE, Post WW2
... Literary work all paper copy joined by a metal clip, all print in black, front has Rising Sun & map of Europe, 27 pages, contains lists of POW’s, casualties, some maps, story is based around the Greece, Crete campaign. On front a hand written note to say this version has been superseded....POW’s Greece crete wiles Literary work all paper copy joined by a metal clip, all print in black, front has Rising Sun & map of Europe, 27 pages, contains lists of POW’s, casualties, some maps, story is based around the Greece, Crete campaign. On front a hand written note to say this version has been superseded. ...Item in the collection relating to John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Literary work all paper copy joined by a metal clip, all print in black, front has Rising Sun & map of Europe, 27 pages, contains lists of POW’s, casualties, some maps, story is based around the Greece, Crete campaign. On front a hand written note to say this version has been superseded.pow’s, greece crete, wiles -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET VIETNAM, MALAYA, Post 1975
... General Service Medal with clasp “Malaya”. 3.Vietnam Campaign Medal. 4. Australian Defence Medal. 5. ...General Service Medal with clasp “Malaya”. 3.Vietnam Campaign Medal. 4. Australian Defence Medal. 5. ...The miniatures belonged to Peter James Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P for his service details.Miniature medal set Court Mounted. 1. Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 75 with clasps “Vietnam & Malaya” 2. General Service Medal with clasp “Malaya”. 3.Vietnam Campaign Medal. 4. Australian Defence Medal. 5. South Vietnamese medal with clasp “1960-“. 6. Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal.“217842 P.J.DODD”awards, medals, vietnam, malaya -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal...Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain. medals military history Passchendaele Barracks Trust .1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMOND Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal Award MEDAL SET WW2 ...Russell James Emond VX15562 enlisted on 1.3.40 in the 2/8th Infantry Batt 2/nd AIF. On discharge from the AIF he held the rank of L/Cpl on 12.10.45. Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal.1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMONDmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Hidden disabilities drive transport push", 3/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
... "Hidden disabilities drive transport push" by Nicole Precel An advocacy group, Think Outside the Chair, is campaigning for new public transport signs that acknowledge invisible disabilities to assist people to use disability services when travelling on public transport. ...Trams tramways Disability services Signs behaviour "Hidden disabilities drive transport push" by Nicole Precel An advocacy group, Think Outside the Chair, is campaigning for new public transport signs that acknowledge invisible disabilities to assist people to use disability services when travelling on public transport. ..."Hidden disabilities drive transport push" by Nicole Precel An advocacy group, Think Outside the Chair, is campaigning for new public transport signs that acknowledge invisible disabilities to assist people to use disability services when travelling on public transport. Article features Olympia Sarris who has troubling asking for a seat when travelling on trams.trams, tramways, disability services, signs, behaviour -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - black and white, Harry Holmes, Australian Soldiers Breaking Camp at Metras, c1916
... Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. ...Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. ...The postcard was sent by Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. He sent a number of postcards home to his family in Ascot, Victoria. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) This photograph is significant because it was taken by a soldier (rather than an official war artist) and shows one of the daya to day activities experienced by Australian Soldiers in Egypt during World War One.A number of tents and soldiers in a dry landscape. They are Australian Soldiers At Metras, Egypt during World War One. Verso: 'Breaking Camp at Metras prior to making our departure from there on March 28th.'chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, world war, world war 1, world war one, world war i, metras, egypt -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945 Volume 4. AIR. Author John Herington, First Published 1963
... The emphasis is largely engagements or in the strategic bombing campaigns to the total achievement of allied air power in land and sea campaigns....The emphasis is largely engagements or in the strategic bombing campaigns to the total achievement of allied air power in land and sea campaigns. ...A continuation and conclusion of the story of Australian airmen who served in or beside the RAAF in the struggle against Germany and Italy. In general it covers a period when both in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe Air superiority, the vital pre-requisite of successful air assault, had already been gained over the enemy. The emphasis is largely engagements or in the strategic bombing campaigns to the total achievement of allied air power in land and sea campaigns.Historical record of the Air power over Europe 1944-1945Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945. AIR Maps, Illustrations, charts, photographsAustralian War Memorialinvasion of italy, long range missiles, oil, normandy, coastal command, ardennes offensive, battle of the bulge, evaders, prisoners, rhine, air force 1944-1945, wwii, 453 squadron, 646 squadron, spitfire, ground crew, no.3 squadron, 461 squadron, 466 squadron, 455 squadron
