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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, 1943
Hard cover with Jacket, HMAS Mk11. Has 200 pages with colour drawings of vessels and other Navy equipment/personnel. Book was published to present the work in WW2 of the ships and men of the RAN. -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Bayonet plus Scabbard
Made pre WW2, could have been used in WW2 and KoreaWooden Grips are attached to a single edge blade by four screws. Bayonet locking section has a clearing hole. The right hand grip is stamped with the number "2" indicating it is from the second Military District (N.S.W.) The blade curves up to a point. The blade is made of steel and has a full length fuller. It is complete with a leather and steel scabbard marked Mangovite 41. It is a Pattern 1907 Bayonet. The ricasso R.H.S. is marked with 24, broad arrow, and an X, which indicates sold out of service. The Ricasso L.H.S. is marked with a Kings Crown, 1907,and 39 RE -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post 1945
Wallace John Hilson VX73637 2nd AIF, enlisted 10.2.1942 age 21 years, discharged from the Army 12.11.1946 with the rank of Craftsman in 1st Aust Mech Equipment W/Shops. Refer Cat No 1516 for his Fathers details.Set of four WW2 medals brass plate mounted. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. British War Medal. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45.On all, “VX73637 W.J.Hilson”awards, medals ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - MENU, OFFICERS MESS
Officers Mess had regular formal dinners. Formal Dinner programme outlining wines and options on food menu's. Date suggests occasion relates to Anniversary of D. Day landings in Europe on 6th June 1944.Fold out cardboard programme for formal dinner at Officer's Mess on 20th Anniv. of D. Day WW2. Yellow paper with emblem of Royal Australian Army Service Corps (RAASC). Folded once.Emblem of RAASC on front then following " 3 DIV COLUMN RAASC" - "OFFICERS MESS", "Formal Dinner" on Saturday 6th June 1944. Inside is a menu for night and pages 2 & 3.d. day, officers mess, passchendaele barracks trust -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
WW2 Volunteer Aid Detachment Nurse Colour Patch 1st Aust Gen Hosp,jacket (U184a)with service ribbons,skirt(U184b) (needs white shirt, navy tie,shoes,stockingsuniform, ww2, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Bartlett Bros
"Joseph George Adelaide Williams". Enlisted No 37 in 38th Battalion, age 26 years 3 months. Embarked for England 20/6/1916. Transfer to A.A. VET CORP 25/10/1916 as Shoeing Smith. Embarked for France. Appointed CPL 1/7/1917. Appointed Sgt 6/12/1918. Discharged 31/8/1919. Refer also Cat No 9749PPhoto of Sgt Joe G.A. Williams taken after his return from WW2. In full uniform looking at camera. Photo on a white oval cut out surrounded by thick cardboard frame.On back written in pencil - name "JOE WILLIAMS" and "To Mr & Mrs Hay and Family," and "This was taken since he came back".photograph, ww1, joseph george adelaide williams, baxter mc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - NOTEBOOK WW2, c1943
Relates to A.A.O.C. Armourers Course for "Sgt P.L. James". Refer Cat No 7446 for his service details.Standard lined note book full of handwritten notes in relation to the maintenance and use of various weapons in WW2. Includes some drawings of mechanisms. Book was stapled, had green cover and white paper. Type of front "Official use only" - "Department of the Army"a.a.o.c., armourers course -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Artwork, other - Painting, Farm Scene
This artwork was painted by Charlotte Rippert who was interned in Camp 3 with her whole family. The painting was painted in camp. Charlotte Rippert was a German Lutheran Missionary in Egypt, arrested as a security risk in Cairo, 1941. Transported on Queen Elizabeth to Australia and interned at Camp 3 1941-1945.Oil painting on Board (framed) - painting is of a farm scene with a large yellow-green tree in the centre-left with four other green trees and a farm and fence - in the background are hills against the skylineBack: 'Oil painting believed to be by Charlotte Rippert. Wedding gift to Otto Lobert in Camp 3, WW2. (One of a pair C3505) DONOR: Otto Lobert, Nov. 1993' charlotte rippert, otto lobert, mrs lobert, camp 3 weddings, queen elizabeth, camp 3 artwork -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed photo with medals, Framed photo of EMMANUEL MIFSUD with medals
WW11 significance Black frame red background, mounted four service medals and a photo in his naval uniform BLACK FRAME WITH RED BACKGROUND, Long Service and Good Conduct medal, War Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. AND A PHOTO IN HIS NAVAL UNIFORM. Born in MALTA 24th.December 1923. Serviced in WW2 in MALTA as a soldier with the SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY UNIT from 1939-1945. Later Emmanuel served in TOBRUK & TRIPOLI with the ROYAL NAVY. world war two, world war 2, world war ii, wwii, ww2, royal navy, malta, searchlight battery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - ARMY JACKET - KHAKI - WOOLLEN, Ellinson Pty Ltd, 1. 1941. 2. 1981. 3. 1939-45
Jacket belongs to "DOHERTY Geoffrey" NX 73701. 2/6 Armoured Regiment Trousers - no name.1. Army Jacket, Khaki, woollen, 4 breast pockets. Four darkened metal buttons in centre. Rising Sun Badges on Collar - ACMF colour patch on shoulder, Tank unit. Gray felt backing, Sergeant's stripes. There are two holes on each epaulette for badge mounting. 2. Trousers, khaki woollen, these are NOT WW2. Long trousers, drab olive plastic buttons. 3. WW2 pattern belt webbing. It has been painted white - brass fittings.1. Inside is written “NX 7301 DOHERTY G” 2. Nil 3. “ABBOTT” written inside.uniform, ww2, army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LANGLEY HALL ORPHANAGE: NINE PHOTOS, 1939 - 1942
Nine black and white photos of staff and residents taken at White Hills Orphanage Langley Hall Bendigo. The photos belonged to Nurse Yvonne Summers (nee Gledhill) who worked at the orphanage during WW2.photograph, person -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, War memorial
Black & white snapshot of a gravestone in Werhmont cemetery with aeroplane in relief.with inscription - Gravestone in Parish Cemetery of Wehrmont. The graves of most of the crew before re-interment took place after the war (WW2) ended.war memorials -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, Legatee, 194
A portrait of a Legatee that had rejoined to serve in the second World War. The caption for the photo has been lost. The portrait was in an album of photos taken in the 1940s (mostly 1945). A record of a legatee enlisting to serve in the second World War.Black and white portrait of a unnamed legatee who re-enlisted in WW2. Part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.legatee, portrait -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - GAITORS AND BELT, 3. (Possibly 1953)
1.& 2, Gaitors, webbing. Stained green - two straps - leather. Two brass buckles, old WW2 British pattern. 3. Belt, webbing. Stained green. Size large. Brass Buckles.1. & 2. Inside is stamped “A. Chaloner” (plus faint written as well). 3. “CGCF ^ (1953)”Large.post ww2, cmf, passchendaele barracks trust -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Weapon (Item) - WW2 R.A.F Chaff (Window) Radar Jamming Foil With Parachute And Original Box
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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - 2/5 AIF Oakley 1940
Black and white photograph of members of th 2/5th Battalion pipe and drums on parade ground. 11 Members in WW2 uniforms Framed in black wooden frame yellow sticky note taped to rear " 2/5 AIF OAKLEY 1940" on sticky note 2/5th bn -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, Short Jacket, 1942
Short Battle Dress Jacket, not common in Australian Army in WW2. Issued to Albert Oliver in WW2.Short Khaki Battle jacket Metal Australia shoulder titles. No colour patches. Rising sun collar badges. Three blue service stripes on right lower sleeve. -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Blouse, Khaki, Patt. '49 Battle Dress, 1949 Battle Dress
Khaki Pattern 1949 Battle Dress blouse, 2 patches on right sleeve, 2 badges on right shoulder strap, 1 patch on left sleeve & 2 badges on left shoulder strap), Service & Honour ribbons above left pocket. Badges indicate rank of Lieutenant Colonel.Queen's Crown and pip rank insignia on epaulets Shoulder titles for Australian Army Service Corps British Army WW2 type Parachutist's Qualification Wing on right upper arm battle jacket, short jacket, khaki, lieutenant colonel, royal australian army service corps -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET, STEEL - BRITISH PATTERN, c. WW2
British pattern steel army helmet as used in both WW1 and WW2. This example dates from the WW2 era.British pattern steel helmet, dark olive in colour. Outside of the helmet is covered in dark olive green mesh which is secured with olive green cotton cord. A bolt head is prominent on the crown of the helmet and corresponds to a nut and thread on the inside. This nut and bolt secures a black rubber pad. A sweat band in black synthetic material is secured to the inside rim of the helmet. An adjustable webbing chin strap with brass buckle is attached with clips to each side.Niluniform - army, costume - male, protective headgear -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, 1940's
Made by internee at WW2 Camp 3, Script in German. Book appears to be describing conditions at WW2 Camp 3Handmade booklet, illustrated and handrawn and coloured. Text is typed, pages held together with orange thread/cord at spine. Camp hut on the front cover.booklet, german script, camp 3, tatura, documents, reports -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH BCOF, 1947 - 50
The unit in the photos appears to be an Australian Artilley unit.Photograph album heavy cardboard covers with black background with coloured image on front of a Japanese scene, there is also Mother of Pearl inlay. There are 36 pages with photos relating to service with Australian BCOF in Japan post WW2.Under one phot in ink, "Dave Heritage"album, photographs, bcof -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
'Diary' VX10193 William Sollory, Late 20th Century
VX10193 William J Sollory served with the AIF during the 2nd World War. This his 'Diary' for the month of September 1941.This 'Diary' is an original story of VX William J Sollory, September 1941.A Display Folder, clear front, blue back with see through plastic pages inside and typed pages inside the plastic pages. This is the 'Diary' of VX 10193 William J Sollory, WW2, Europe, September 1941.There are no inscriptions and markings as such, this is a typed account of the 'Diary' of VX 10193 William J Sollory, dated September 1941.ww2, eurpoe, september 1941, vx10193 w j sollory -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN KENNETH MARTIN COLLECTION: BIOGRAPHY, 2005
Document. Biography of John Kenneth Martin ''Chaplain's Story''. Served as chaplain in WW2 (AIF). Biography written by Son Viv Martin. Downloaded from diggerhistory.info 5.10.2018, A4 document seven sheets, stapled together.document, names of bendigo pioneers, john kenneth martin -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Smokers' Stand, c.1943
Given to the donor's father, a fellow internee.Stand on 3 legs-wood- brass cigarette holder, circular flat table on top . Circular table ash tray and cigarette holder half way up. Made in Camp 3 A during internment in WW2.tatura, camp 3, german internees -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - History, Hilfskreuzer Kormoran, 1959
Donated to the Tatura Museum by a descendant of one of the authorsHard cover German naval history book of the WW2 warship "Kormoran" B&W picturews and edrawings. Has separate protective cover with painting of ship at sea. Black,red & white printing. 264 pagesTo the Tatura Museum in kind remembrtance. Ursula Detmersbooks, history, local -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Hales Jeremy, Maffras Beet Sugar Industry 1894-1948, 1998
The story of the Beet Sugar factory at Maffra Victoria from its beginnings in 1894 the problems encountered and the demise of the industry after WW2 The history of earlier Victorian unsuccessful into establishing the industry are mentioned Maffra beet sugindustrial, agriculture -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, SELARANG BARRACKS, 1942
Selarang Incident was where Japanese Forces pressured Allied POW's to sign "No Escape" promise on threat of death. Part of the collection of Lloyd Farrell. refer Cat No. 7889.4P.Series of photos of Commonwealth Defence soldiers based and camped at Selarang Garrison during WW2. One photo of POW's includes a written description of the Selarang incident. Photos are of high concentrations of allied POW's in the square of the barracks.Nil on 1 to 3. 4. On top headed "Selarang Barracks 1942".changi prisoners, selarang, photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS WW2, Post 1945
Relates to "Edmond (Tim) Grey Bates" RAAF 20841. Enlisted 30/5/41. Discharged 30/6/45. Cpl. No 1 Wireless & Gunnery School. Four individual WW2 Service Medals relating to one person. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 medals, raaf, edmond grey bates -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, HMAS BENDIGO, Watch & Quarter Bill
WW2 Print on paper - copy of H.M.A.S Bendigo watch and quarter bill. Black print on white paper, with headings, columns and documentation of activities RANprint, royal australian navy, ww2 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Sighting Mirror, Stainless Steel, 1945
WW2Polished Stainless Steel. Centre hole has a copper eyelett. Top hole for storage. Rounded CornersWtl. Broad Arrow. 1945