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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform Trousers
Khaki WW2 trousers with waist adjusting buckles and plastic buttond. -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Framed photograph, The Krait on Sydney Harbour, Photo taken in 1964
Cdo Assoc Victoria presented it to Exmouth Heavy AA Assoc. This was because the Krait left Exmouth on the successful Opn Jaywick raid on Japanese occupied Singapore Harbour in 1943. Exmouth Heavy AAA has now disbanded and daughter of a foundation member donated it back to the (post-WW2) Vic Cdo Assoc in July 2012.The former Japanese fishing boat, as MV Krait left Exmouth on the successful Opn Jaywick raid on Japanese occupied Singapore harbour in 1943. The vessel was partly restored, and motored into Sydney harbour in 1964 with former Z Special members on board, including the Jaywick operatives Berryman, Carse, Jones and Young. Black wooden frame with gold-painted border. Photo has large white borders. Black and white photograph of the WW2 Krait of Operation Jaywick fame, on Sydney Harbour in 1964 with crew members and four former Jaywick operatives on board - Berryman, Carse, Jones and Young. Legend: October 1972 Presented to EXMOUTH HEAVY ANTI AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION by the VICTORIAN COMMANDO ASSOCIATION. Four original crew members standing at forward well deck 1964. L to R Moss Berryman, Horrie Young, Ted Carse & Joe Jones. Brass plate on frame: "KRAIT." On back: "Barilyn Images 59 85 4666."japanese fishing boat mv krait exmouth operation jaywick singapore harbour z special berryman carse jones young. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - Identification Disc, SO Tjeng Leng Tjay
Identification disc issued to POW's at Australian internment camps during WW2.Round bakelite (brown) disc with hole at top centre. One side plain. Reverse side has four lines of identification (see inscriptions). Used as identification of POW. Contained in a "by air mail" envelope. Line 1: I J Line 2: (identification number) 50520 Line 3 and 4: (identification name) SO TJENG LENG TJAY Envelope inscription: Internment camp 4 Rushworth - Tatura Group WW2 Identity disc So Tjeng Leng Tjay Date of birth 6-9-1930 No 4 A Camp Tatura Major Jim Sullivan- courier '98identification disc, pow identification, australian internment camps, ww2 australian camps, so tjeng leng tjay, major jim sullivan -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photographs - Docking Family, early/mid 20 Century
These photographs are of the Docking Brothers, Edward C, Arthur A and Victor Roy - all served overseas during WW1 and came home. Melville Roy (son of Victor Roy) - served during WW2 and was a POW in Changi. The three brothers were born on Prahan, Victoria but relocated to Western Australia.These photographs are originals from the Docking Family.Original Black and White and Sepia photographs of the Docking Family. 1814 Edward C Docking WW1 The photographs have been attached to white A4 paper and identified by a niece of 2128 Arthur A Docking WW1 Docking Family. Victor Roy Docking WW1 Melville Roy Docking WW2 POW Changi?ww1, ww2, docking family, changi -
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - LOCKETS x 2
1. Locket likely belonged to family of soldier pictured. 2. Locket includes Rising Sun Emblem. Most likely WW2. Refer 6722 - F. Scott 5AI No. 2446.1. Small gold locket, round with hole at top for cvhain. One side hollow with picture of an Australian soldier in uniform inserted inside. Convex side has little stones(?) circular engraved in. 2. Oval shaped pink gold locket with hook at top for chain. Splits in half but is empty. One side has overlay of Australian Rising Sun Emblem likely from WW2.1. Photo of soldier on one side. 2. Emblem of Rising Sun on one side. On other side engraved very small "9ct SLLINED"passchendaele barracks trust, lockets, f. scott -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Scabbard, Rifle
WW2, .303 rifle scabbard (with dummy rifle), leather, stamped 1941ww1, 303, scabbard, leather, rifle -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Photograph of German Stuka Dive BomberCopy of a photograph of a damaged German Luftwaffe Stuka Dive Bomber, WW2Swastika symbol on tail of plane. German cross on side of plane with 'S7' on left and 'JP' on the right.photograph, ww2, stuka dive bomber -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Drinking Mug
Grey enamelled metal mug, WW2 vintage. The enamel is chipped in places.On the bottom of the mug is the symbol 'D^D'.ww2, enamelled mug -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Telephone, Field, US Military
WW2 Military Field Telephone contained in a leather case with shoulder strap.Embosed on the front of the case “ SIGNAL CORPS U.S. ARMY TELEPHONE EE-8-A -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Model
WW2 Winter North Russia MG42 Machine Gunner 1943-44model -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph
Community bulletin photos of exhibition at Museum 22 September 1991. 2 coloured photographs of artifacts made and used in camps during WW2.ww2 artists, camp 13 tatura, temple society -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Album - Photo Album, ca. 1941
Contains photographs of a mans journey around the Middle East during World War 2.Documents a part of WW2 during the early 1940'sLeather covered photo album with 43 pages of mainly WW2 photographs.The front cover has coloured depictions of the pyramids , Egyptian figures and hieroglyphs. Back cover has the same scenes but not coloured.world war 2, ww2, second world war, royal australian navy, photographs -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photographs, CWW2
15 black and white WW2 photos depicting personal and equipment photos -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Rowlock Block
An adjustable rowlock block designed for use on inflatable craft during WWIIThis adjustable rowlock is a rare artefact from WWII. It was designed to stow away when not in use.Rowlock Block [folding type] used in WW2 inflatable emergency craftrowlocks, seacraft, wwii equipment -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge
Pre ww2 Petty Officers Bullion Hat Badge, Kings Crownheadgear, c1950, ran -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
D2O X 1Ampoule In Metal Case With Lid
Sample of D2O, from the Norwegian plant blown up by the allies in WW2 -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Alumni, War Service, WW2, Begg
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St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Alumni, War Service, WW2
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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, RAAF Directorate of Public Relations, These Eagles, 1942
Story of RAAF at War- various war time stories WW2. Illustrated -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Large framed photograph, Alwyn Till
Alwyn Till was killed in action in Belgium on 20th August 1944. He was 23 years old from Mitcham.Large portrait of Warrent Officer A;wyn Till in RAAF uniform, WW2alwyn till, ww2, airforce -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - Pugaree
WW2 Puggaree for a slouch Hat with 9th Division Cavalry colour patch. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, RAAF, c.WW2
The name "HOLLOWAY' regarding RAAF - only one possible name for WW2.Jacket - dark blue colour wool serge fabric. This jacket has been adapted from a RAAF Service dress jacket to resemble a RAAF Battle Dress Jacket. possibly made in the Norther Territory or on the Islands WW2. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, long sleeves with cuffs and buttons, two front patch pockets with concealed button flaps. Waistband with belt strap and metal slide buckle to fasten jacket. Black colour Bakelite buttons front and cuffs. Mid blue colour cotton lining to pockets and waistband. White colour cotton manufacturers label.Manufacturers information - black ink print. "C.G.C.F. /A^F/ SIZE S". Handwritten blue ink pen "HOLLOWAY".uniform, raaf, battle dress jacket, ww2, holloway -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN KENNETH MARTIN COLLECTION: ARMY RECORDS, 2010
Document. Army records of John Kenneth Martin - Chaplain who served in WW2. Records downloaded from WW2 Nominal Roll and National Archives websites on 10.5.2018. A4 document - stapled in one corner.document, names of bendigo pioneers, john kenneth martin -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Pay Book, Members pay book
Green cardboard cover with paper pages105331 Pay Book no334935.WW2 Issued to Florence Nessie Elaine Batchelor -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - RAAF, Australian Military History Publications, RAAF Flying Boats at War, 1999 reprinted 2004
The story of No10 Squadron in WW2. Europe and Pacific areas. also 113 Air Sea Rescue in the Pacific Area in WW2. Soft cover, 190 printed pages plus some photos. Author Joe Leach. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Unknown
Review scramble of 76 Kittyhawk Squadron AITAPE.Black and white portrait photo of aircrew rushing to their planes in WW2. Suspect it is the 76 Kittyhawk Squadron at AITAPE in WW2. Encased in brown wooden frame and protected by glass. Paper backing with wire across top as hook.aitape, framed photo, 76 kittyhawk squadron -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH of TWO SOLDIERS, c1939-1940
Photograph of Father and Son from World War 2, taken up against a wooden fence - in full uniform. Identified as Francis Robert Burchnall (father) No. 1666 (WW1) & VX64477 and Francis Alan Burchnall VX58285 (son). Both KIA at Sandakan.Black & white photo of two WW2 soldiers standing against a wooden fence.Hand writing on back of photo of names of "Frank Burchnall" & "Father" & Frank.sandakan, ww2, photograph -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Cap
WW2 R.A.A.F Cap Badge with Kings Crown on top made out of copperR.A.A.F logo in the middle of badge -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Service Ribbons
WW1 and WW2 service ribbons, service ribbons from both world wars