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Federation University Historical Collection
06/07/1945
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Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Book - RAAF at War, Victory Roll, 1945
Hard back 200 pages with colour paintings and sketches, black and white photographs.raaf pilot experiences flying out of operational bases of europe and the pacific. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - JAPANESE INVASION MONEY - PHILIPINES, Japanese Imperial Government, c1938-1945
Refer to Cat 95P. RAAF service of C.S. Cornelius NR 40595.This is a set of Invasion notes for the Philippines in WW2. Printed by Imperial Japanese Government. 1. Ten dollar note - white paper, dark green ink both sides. 2. Five dollar note - white paper, purple ink both sides. 3. One dollar note - white paper, blue ink both sides. 4. & 5. 50 cent notes - white paper, brown ink both sides. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. 10 cent notes - white paper, green ink both sides. 11. Very small note - 1 cent. Front side printed in black and green ink. Rear in light black ink.ww2, philipines, invasion money -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - JAPANESE INVASION MONEY - WW2 - PHILIPINES, c1938-1945
The Imperial Japanese Govt printed their money/promissory notes for the countries they invaded (or were about to invade.) This souvenir came from Mr. C. S. Cornelius, RAAF NR 40545, Refer to Cat No 95P.This is a small paper note. It is for 10 Centavos. It was printed by the Japanese Govt WW2. White Paper with Black ink.ww2, money, philipines, i.j.a. -
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Currency - JAPANESE INVASION MONEY, Japanese Government, c1939-1945
Refer to RAAF service of No.40595 C.S. Cornelius.This is a set of Japanese Invasion money notes in 4 values; 1. EEN Gulden - medium size note, front is printed in brown and green ink. The rear is printed in brown ink. 2. This is a small note of 1/2 Gulden, white paper with blue ink on front. rear side is in blue ink as well. 3. This is a small note of Tien cent. Printed in purple ink on both sides. 4. This is a very small note - 5 cent (VIJF). Printed in blue ink on both sides.ww2, dutch east indies, invasion money -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - JAPANESE INVASION MONEY, Japanese Government, c1938-1945
The Imperial Japanese Government printed their own money for countries they invaded or were about to invade. Refer to Cat 95P. Refers to the RAAF Service of No.40595 C.S. Cornelius.This is a medium size note. It was probably painted on white paper with brown ink. It has the portrait of a Dutch East Indian dancer in traditional clothes. The rear side is printed in purple ink. It shows the Buddhas in front of two bell shaped buildings. The value is 10 (Sepoeloeh) Roepiah.ww2, japanese money, invasion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED PORTRAIT, c1939-1945
Framed photograph/portrait of W.J. HILSON WW2 VX 73637. Enlisted 10/2/42, age 20 years. Discharged 12/11/46 with Rank CRAFTSMAN, 1st AUSTRALIAN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WORKSHOPS.Photograph - Portrait, black and white, copy of a soldier in uniform. Frame - timber with brown stain, shaped edge. Glass front, cardboard backing. Mount - cream coloured cardboard.framed photograph, portrait, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RAS AND RSL, post 1945
items issued to John Raymond Bruns VX88627, refer Cat No 5592 for his service history. The RSL badge has a clip over a top crown with the numbers "88" meaning a financial member for 1998.1) Badge, Returned from Active Service, brass depicts a Rising Sun, crown, wings, anchor and boomerang, rear has two lugs and stamped. .2) Badge RSL Membership, shows three central figures on a plaque style shape, white, gold, red & blue colours, rear has one lug with a pin through, rear is stamped..1) On rear, "A 32763" .2) On rear, "48617", "Badge remains property of the league"badges, rsl, ras, 2nd 38th -
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document - WAR GRATUITY DOCKET, Aust Government, 1945- 1948
See Cat 2481.2 and 5556.2.Small sheet of white paper with black printing. C of A form W.G.3. This informs the recipient of his Gratuity from Govt, in this case "McDonald John A." VX79511, received 112 pounds, ten shillings for his service.Rubber stamp at bottom "Checking Staff - 308". The signature is written in black ink.ww2, gratuity -
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badge - BADGES "AUSTRALIA", Aust Army, 1939- 1945
See Cat 5556.2. J.A. McDonald VX79511 Collection.These are two "Australia" badges both the same. The word "Australia" is mounted between two curved lines. On the back are two rings with a pin for mounting on a uniform.ww2, badges -
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badge - BADGES, RISING SUN, Aust Army, 1939-1945
Refer to Cat 5556.2 and 2481.2 for service.1. Full size Rising Sun Badge. Dark copper colour. Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat. On rear are two eyelets and a pin to mount the badge. 2. Lapel Size Badge. Dark copper colour. Similar wording on rear, are two eyelets to mount the badge.1. Full size Rising Sun Badge. Dark copper colour. Wording underneath the Rising Sun "Australia Commonwealth - Military Forces" for mounting on a hat. On rear are two eyelets and a pin to mount the badge. 2. Lapel Size Badge. Dark copper colour. Similar wording on rear, are two eyelets to mount the badge.ww2, aif -
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Flag - BUNTING FLAGS, UK, Bunting is just stamped "British Made", C1939-1945
String of miniature national flags, sewn onto cotton tape. 5 union flags, 3 red ensigns, 1 Scottish lion , 1 royal flag, 1 Irish flag. 1 Welsh flag.On the tape is written in ink “W HOPEGOOD”ww2, flags -
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Booklet, The British Council, This is Britain, C 1935 - 1945
On the rear is a statement . The booklet is only for sale to men and women in uniforms of the Commonwealth, United States and other Allied Forces. This is due to the paper shortage Small booklet, cardboard cover. Front cover shows a church spire and old tudor style buildings in black and white. Cost 1/6 NET great britain, souvenir ww2 -
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Booklet, The British Council by Longmans, Green & Co, This is London. A souvenir for overseas forces, C1935-1945
Rear page has a state. For sale only to men and women in uniform of Commonwealth, Empire, United States and other allied forces. Booklet has a cardboard cover, front cover has a black and photograph of St. Pauls Cathedral London. Inside are images of London life before and during the blitzFront cover “ This is London. A souvenir for overseas forces. 1/6 net “ ww2, london souvenir, booklet -
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Booklet, The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd, Scenes from London"s Waterway, C1935-1945
Cardboard covered booklet, Ron cover is a black and white photograph of the Thames, with a tugboat, Parliament House in the background. Inside images of London and the Thames, double decker, tall masted sailing ships. ww2, london, thames river, booklet souvenir -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - MEDAL, AFRICA STAR, post 1945
This medal not engraved on rear is an original issue. Item in the collection relating to the JACKSON Family.Single Africa Star medal with ribbon attached, not mounted."The Africa Star"medals, africa star, ribbon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WAR SPEECHES - CHURCHILL, Charles EADE, "The Dawn of Liberation", 1945
" THE DAWN OF LIBERATION" War Speeches by the RIGHT HON, WINSTON S. CHURCHILL, C.H., M.P.Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard, light blue colour buckram. Dark blue print on spine. 314 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated with black and white photographs. End paper - front - owner's stamp. Title page - handwritten name.End Paper - Owner's stamp, black ink "BENDIGO DISTRICT RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 42/ LONG GULLY 3550" Title page - handwritten blue ink - "F. B. McKAY".books, military history, ww2, churchill, speeches -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, RAAF WW2, C.1945
Photo, Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details.Photograph B & W framed showing an RAAF Air Gunner with a pipe, "AG" uniform flash and ribbons, frame is timber cream colour.photographs, framed, dfc, raaf -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, RAAF WW2, Reg Pollock Bendigo, C.1945 -46
The Air Gunner is Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details.Light khaki folding card board frame with a B & W Portrait of an RAAF Air Gunner in uniform, wings with "AG" and set of 5 ribbons.At bottom of photo, "Reg Pollock Bendigo"photographs, dfc, ag -
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Award - BRITISH WAR MEDAL 1939-45, post 1945
The medal relates to John Henry Goodall VX95342, enlisted 2.9.1944, discharged 10.8.1945 with the rank of Pte in 2 TRG Depot AAMC. John is the brother of Allan Goodall DFC, refer Cat No 543.2.Single British War Medal 1939 - 45 with ribbon attached, not mounted."VX95342 J.H. Goodall"awards, medals, british -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WEDDING WW2, Sevatch Press Photo Cairo, c. 1945
Item in the collection re Allan Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details. Allan can be seen in the rear row 5th from the right.Photograph showing a large group of Service personal male and female in front of a building, Bride and Groom plus Minister in front.photographs, weddings -
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Souvenir - BUTTERFLY WAIST BELTS, FRAMED, 1941 - 1945
Made from selection of butterfly wings and cellophane from cigarette packets during WW2 on islands near Australia.Wooden frame, green felt lining, glass top contains; 1. Belt, shades of brown, cream hat shaped shell ends. 2. Belt, orange and cream, brown ends.souvenir, belts, framed item -
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Award - BADGE, c1939-1945
Refers to the Service of :- NORMAN CHARLES STEVENS V59636 - VX123648. Initially in CMF NR V59636. Enlisted in AIF VX 123648 9 March 1943 aged 35. Discharged 28 June 1946. Unit - Catering Corps - Rank Private. This is a copper badge - Tri-Service, Australia. It's motif has an anchor, part of a Rising Sun Badge and spread bird wings. At the top centre is a Royal Crown. At the bottom in a stylised boomerang shaped banner are the words "Returned from Active Service". On the rear are two loops for mounting of badge.On the rear is stamped 309475. "Issued by the Commonwealth Govt". ww2, active service, badge -
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Souvenir - SOUVENIR BADGE, RISING SUN AND SOLDIER, c1939-1945
See Cat 5192THIS APPEARS TO BE A PRESSED TIN BADGE. ORIGINALLY CHROME OR SILVER, IT HAS THE SHAPE OF THE RISING SUN. IN THE CENTRE IS A STANDING SOLDIER WITH A RIFLE. THERE ARE TWO BANNERS AT THE BOTTOM WITH THE WORDS "AUSTRALIA - THE EMPIRE AND OUR ALLIES'. THE MOUNTING PIN ON THE REAR IS MISSING.ww2, aif service, souvenir -
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Uniform - COLOUR PATCH WW2, Australian Army, c1939-1945
Badge is probably for 2/8 Battalion, WW2.This is a grey felt background. Rectangular shaped. On that grey felt is a combination of white and red bars.ww2, infantry, 2/8 battalion -
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Uniform - BELTS, WEBBING PATTERN 37, c1939 - 1945
1. Khaki webbing belt with brass fittings. 2. Khaki webbing belt as above.1. On inside of belt are the letters N.C.S. 2. Nil.ww2, webbing, belts -
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Uniform - GAITERS, c1935-1945
Used pre or during WW2.1. and 2. These are small size ankle gaitors, British pattern. They are made out of canvas - 2 layers. The hem at the bottom is brown leather. There are two straps and buckles to fit the gaitors on with. The canvas has been painted jungle green. ww2, uniform -
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Equipment - BACKPACK - PATTERN 37, AUSTRALIAN ARMY, c1939-1945
This is a cotton webbing back-pack. It has a flap which has 2 straps to hold it shut. On the back are 2 x 50 mm short straps with 2 x 25mm brass buckles. At the bottom are two web straps sewn on both ends. Inside, attached to the Left and right wall are short flaps with one eyelet.On the flap is written " VX723648" "N C Stevens".back pack, equipment, army, ww2 -
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Uniform - GAITERS, Canvas Ankle Gaiters with metal buckles, 1939-1945
Norman Charles Stevens VX123648 & V59636. Enlisted AIF VX123648 9/3/1943. Discharged 28/6/1946. Private in Australian Army Catering Corp.1. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Right) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 2. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Left) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 3. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Right) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 4. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Left) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles.Inside N.C.S. R & L.uniform, gaiters, ww2 -
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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