Part of the Frederick Davey DFC RAAF collection. refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Post card, rectangular shape featuring a colour photograph of a bridge over a river with buildings in the back ground, vehicles are crossing the bridge, boats moored on the river, on the back printed in black type are publication details and space for correspondence and address.postcards, souvenirs, bridges

Souvenired by Fred Davey on a visit to London during WW2, it was sent to the recipient on 21.9.1943, part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Book, soft cover with stapled pages, front cover features a sepia tone photograph of ships in dock, a group of men on a barge is in the foreground, book title in white lettering on a dark background, pages are not numbered and feature sepia tone photo’s with captions, picture on the rear cover features, boats on a river with buildings in the foreground.Hand written on front cover in black ink, “ 21/9/43. With love Fred. These pictures are exactly like the real thing”souvenirs, london,

The flag was donated by a visitor to SMIMM from Texas USA and when she returned home sent the Museum a flagFlag, cloth, top L H corner has the white stars of the combined states of America, main section has red and white bars across, the spine has a brass eyelet top and bottomflags, usa,

This flag was donated to SMIMM to HONOR the service and assistance that the Salvation Army has rendered the Australian Forces over many decades.Salvation Army flag, rectangular shape, colours are outer rim blue all around, centre magenta, middle an 8 pointed gold star with Magenta wording, a white cord and loop at one endCentral, “BLOOD & FIRE”flags, salvation army

The flag was donated to SMIMM by the historian of the YMCA in gratitude of the service the YMCA has given to Aust Military Forces since federation especially on overseas service.Flag, polyester, white background, centre has a red triangle point down, over this is a rectangular blue section with the letters “YMCA” in white, spine has a short nylon cord at each end.flags, ymca

The contents are written in chapters that a soldier might find usefulPocket book, The British Soldiers Colloquial Arabic guide, 36 pages held by one large staple, cover light brown printed in black, rear cover has a red ensign emblem with a white swan over.On front cover in black pen, “See pages 14 & 35”translation, english - arabic

The Steamer ASCANIUS became a troop Ship for the 1st AIF with the code name “HMAT A11”Photo B & W on light cream cardboard backing, photo is a 2 master, one funnel ship at sea, at the base is a Coat of Arms surrounded by the makers details in a circle. The rear has written details.On the rear in ink, “ ASCANIUS A11, Dear Exie, this is the old boat I am on, this photo was taken before she joined the Army”. On rear in pencil,” 9034. 1026 ........ 9 7/8. 6 3/4 .........”ascanius, troopships, aif

Each postcard folder was sent to a Mss B Murdoch by F.G.Davey, .1) features New York City, .2) Kansas City, .3) Salt Lake City. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Postcard folders, set of three containing coloured illustrations depicting city scenes, each folder cover and back depicts a city scene, titles are printed in colour in various fonts, each front cover has a space for an address and postage stamp, on the inside cover of each is a history of each city.On all three covers in black ink, “Miss B Murdoch 123 Wattle street, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia”. On inside cover of .3) handwritten in black ink, “Fondest love, yours truly”postcards, souvenirs

"H.H. Hammer" Regt No’s 3107396, VX24325. Born 15.2.1905, enlisted Bendigo 10.6.1940, discharged 28.11.1945 with the rank of Brigadier in 15th INF Brigade, awarded CBE and DSOFramed photo and details of a decorated WW2 Soldier“ Major General Howard Heathcote Hammer CBE, DSO”framed photographs, military history, ww2, howard heathcote hammer

Newspaper, the Herald Sun, black and red print, No 21,293, 16 pages, main article front page is the Japanese Surrender.On front page, “Melbourne, Wednesday evening, August 1945”newspapers, herald sun 1945

Item issued to Dr Warwick Rosenthal WW2. Refer Cat No 622.3 for his service details.Webbing side pack, khaki colour, folding flap with two straps and buckles, shoulder strap attached with adjustable buckles, rear has two brass buckle connectors.equipment, webbing, sidepacks

Purchased by a soldier during WWII. Possibly Donald Rexford Speedy, V246169 from Bendigo, enlisted 5.7.1942 age 42 years, discharged 8.11.1945 served with 8 AUSTRALIAN ADVANCED ORDNANCE DEPOT. Price is marked as 1 1/2 D (pennies) See also Cat. 4397.3, 4398.3 and 4399.7.1 Cardboard folder with six photos of Quorn District, South Australia. Light grey colour, thin cardboard. Six black and white photos are folded concertina style and glued to the inside. .2 Cardboard folder with six photos of Terowie, South Australia. postcards, wwii, quorn, terowie

These were saved by V246169 Pte Donald Rexford Speedy. POB Bendigo. Refer Cat No 4396.2P..1) Single sheet of paper folded. Titled “2nd Annual Meeting 25 June 1944. Mataranka Racing Club” .2) Single sheet of paper folded. Titled “Mataranka Picnic Races, Inaugral Meeting - Sunday 27th June 1943” .3) same as .2)Written in pencil on last page "Pte Speedy" horse race, programme, mataranka

.1) A cutting from the Western Mail newspaper, paper has yellowed, black print .2) A single sheet of newspaper folded, faded, black print, with cartoon images .3) Single sheet of newspaper, yellowed, black print, article about NSW trains, photo of train (number 38.01) Inside article is map of Australia WWIIARTICLES FROM NEWSPAPERwar, governments, trains

These were produced with the unit, whilst at Mataranka N.T. The unit was 8th Aust Army Ord Depot. The newsletters were edited by Frank Hardy. These were saved by V246169 Donald Rexford Speedy. Refer Cat No 4396.2P There are seven issues here. The paper has browned with age. Six newsletters are foolscap size, the last one is quarter size. They have printed words and cartoons. .1 Volume 1 No. 6 - 25 Jan 1943 (four sheets) .2 Volume 7 No. 2 - 21 Feb 1944 (two sheets) .3 Volume 7 No. 1 - 14 Feb 1944 (two sheets) .4 Volume 7 No. 3 - 28 Feb 1944 (two sheets) .5 Volume 7 No. 4 - 6 Mar 1944 (two sheets) .6 Volume 7 No. 6 - 20 Mar 1944 (two sheets) .7 Volume VIII No. 1 - 29 May 1944 (two sheets)war, sports, cartoons

"Ronald Edward Browning" VX124215, enlisted 17.3.1943 and was discharged on 12 3 1947 with the rank of L/Sgt in HQ Aust ADV Supply depot. Refer also Cat No 4424.2 Photo, copy of original B & W portrait of a soldier in uniform with Peak cap, colour patch visible is a triangular shape on the arm.photography, portraits, military ww2, ronald edward browning

Item in the Waterston collection. Refer Cat No 2410 for service details.Camouflage skin kit consisting of a plastic brown case with press shut lid, inside of lid is a glass mirror, the base has 3 sections of camouflage cream, brown, green and black, cover of lid has a circle with makers name in gold.On lid cover, “ Bohning skin camouflage kit”camouflage kit, accessory, military

Ammunition Basic pouch, webbing, khaki colour, folding flap lid with brass press stud, rear has a brass buckle for attaching a shoulder strap plus 2 brass keepers for attaching to a webbing belt, stamped lettering on inside.On inside stamped in black, “ 24. ? ?. L 1942”basic pouch, webbing, equipment

Military issue as part of a soldiers kit and equipment.Water bottle pouch, green colours, water proof outer, soft felt inner, two folding flaps with press studs, back has a webbing section sewn on with 3 types of attachment to a webbing belt, 2 off steel.pouches water, equipment military

Military issue to Soldiers as part of webbing and equipment. In Army terms was called “KFS set”Knife, fork and spoon set, clips together via a fold out piece on .3) .1) knife, stainless steel blade, handle possibly aluminium. .2) Fork, stainless steel tines, possible aluminium handle. .3) Spoon, all possibly aluminium, has the fold out metal holder for all 3 items. All 3 have embossed raised details on in a circle..1) “C & A - 66 - D (arrow up). .2) “ MCL 1 - 71 (arrow up) .3) “MCL 2 - 71 (arrow up) on fold out piece “ 7360 - 66 - 014 - 4707 - MCL 71 (arrow up)kfs set, accessory, equipment, military

Military isssue as part of kit and equipment. Item in the Malcolm Angus collection Regt No 3112710. Toiletry bag, green colour, fine woven waterproof nylon, opening has a green cord pull through for closing, details in black print.On one side, “(arrow up) Made in Australia C.G.C.F 1968”, on other side in black texta, “ANGUS”.toiletry, bags, military issue

Issued as part of a soldiers webbing and equipment usually slung from waist belt.Rope, green colour with two loops, one at each endropples, toggle, equipment

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

.1) General information of WW2, various campaigns, political and sports. pg.3 3 photos of well known young film actresses. Pg.4 Ginger Meggs cartoon comic strip. .2) Newspaper with general information of WW2 campaigns and political items.1) Yellowing newspaper of 8 pages, small photo on front page. .2) Yellowing newspaper of 4 pages, 2 small photos on front page..1) Guinea Gold Northern Edition (America) Vol.2 No136 In the Field, Sunday April 2, 1944. .2) Guinea Gold Special New Britain Edition Vol.2 No.127. In the Field, Friday March 24, 1944.guinea gold, newspaper, 1944, sports news, politics, ww2

.1) .2) Newspapers with local and state news with WW2 world news, sport articles and cartoons..1) Newspaper of 8 pages, 2 small photos on front page. .2) Newspaper of 8 pages, 2 small photos, 1 small map on front page..1) The Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia, Monday October 23, 1944. .2) The Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia, Monday, October 16, 1944news, headlines, sport, ww2, evening bulletin

.1) 2 sheets white paper and when provides eight pages. There are USA articles, Photos, Cartoons & a blank space for personal messages, black ink, dated Monday, Dec 18 1944. .2) Same as above except for the date of printing, dated Saturday, December 23 1944.newspaper, evening bulletin, 1944

In 2015 due to All Saints Cathedral being sold, the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum expressed interest in having the 38th Battalion Colours relocated to the museum. Under the direction of RSM Ceremonial, the colours were ceremonially placed by 8/7 RVR members and dedicated by Bishop Peter Curnow on 31st July 2015. Custodians of the colours were representatives of the Bendigo and District RSL, the 38th Battalion Association and the Passchendaele Barracks Military Historical Society. Refer Cat No 7512 for the plaque that was with the Colours in the Church..1) Rectangular banner representing the battalion colours with battle honours of the 38th Battalion on a green background. The battalion's battle honours are featured on eleven yellow ribbons with green embroidered lettering. Each ribbon is individually sewn onto the banner. In the centre are two concentric embroidered yellow circles. Inside the inner circle is the colour patch of the 38th Battalion. Between the inner and outer circles “THIRTY EIGHTH INFANTRY” has been embroidered. The centre piece is surrounded by a wreath featuring the flowers and leaves of the Golden Wattle. An embroidered King's crown is above the wreath. Red and Gold fringes feature on three edges of the banner. A sewn sleeve for a pike is on the right hand side. .2) Union flag in King's colours configuration. Red and gold fringes feature on three sides. A sewn sleeve for a pike is on the left hand side. In the centre are two embroidered circles. The inner circle contains an embroidered '38'. Between the inner and outer circles the words 'THIRTY EIGHTH INFANTRY' are embroidered. An embroidered King's crown appears above the circles.battalion colours, 38th battalion, colour patches

Produced for troops in the AIF during WWIIEight sheets of paper that when folded provide sixteen pages of news. Black ink. There are photos, adverts, war news, cartoon and maps. .1 Dated Sat 26 September 1942, Issue 133 .2 Dated Sat 30 October 1942, Issue 134 .3 Dated Sat 17 October 1942, Issue 136 .4 Dated Sat 7 November 1942, Issue 139 .5 Dated Sat 14 November 1942, Issue 140 .6 Dated Sat 21 November 1942, Issue 141 .7 Dated Sat 5 December 1942, Issue 143 .8 Dated Sat 12 December 1942, Issue 144 .9 Dated Fri 25 December 1942, Issue 146 - This issue has coloured front and rear page .1, .2, .3, .4, .5, .6, .7, .8, .9 - Mrs H.M. MacCallum 6 Queen Street Bendigo Victoria .4 additional text Sender VX41168 H. M MacCallumnewspapers, aif news ww2

This badge was found in a garden in Arnold Street, Bendigo. Not clear if WW1 or WW2, more likely WW1.Brass Badge. It has some evidence of writing that was originally on it. Moulded onto the front is the Aust Coat of Arms. Around the circumference are the words "Volunteered for Active Service" "Issued by Department of Defence" Medically Unfit. The rear has two loops welded in.On rear "Badge 60369."aust dept defence, badge

Wooden wall hanging plaque, HMAS BENDIGO emblem, stylized crown, ships emblem with southern cross flag, boomerang, black scroll with inscription."BENDIGO" "ADVANCE WITH PURPOSE" hmas bendigo, navy, memorabilia