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Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PLACE MAT
See Dean Cat 4575PRectangular woven place mat. The colour is two tone light brown. All edges are fringed. Left side has the coloured badge of Rats of Tobruk Assn. Under that is the phrase "1980 Reunion".rats of tobruk association, 1980 reunion -
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Accessory - TIE PINS, Rats of Tobruk Association, c.1980
See Dean Cat 4575P1. Gold metallic bar. The enamelled badge of Rats of Tobruk Association is mounted at one end. The rear of tie bar has a spring loaded clamp. 2. Gold tie pin with mini chains. This is of circular design with the badge of Rats of Tobruk Association sealed in it behind an acrylic layer. Below the Rats badge are two world spheres. Small chains and two pins come away from rear of badge.tie pins, rats of tobruk -
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Souvenir - DRINK COASTER, RATS OF TOBRUK
See Dean 4575PCircular wooden drink coaster with slightly raised edge. Recessed into it is; Outline of Tasmania - Rats of Tobruk Association in black ink, year 1989 - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. The coaster is still in original bag. The label states it is made out of Huon pine.drink coaster, rats of tobruk -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS: Photos of stained glass windows, Rats of Tobruk, c.1950 - 2000
See Dean Cat 4575P1-3 Coloured Photos of window and surrounds in a church. The window depicts Christ giving a blessing. At the top is a white dove, Below that is Rats of Tobruk Badge under which are places of Poland, UK, Australia, Czech. At the bottom are two steel helmeted men looking up at Christ. 4-5 Are newspaper cuttings of the same window. Black and White.The wording at the bottom states:- "In the Glory of God, And to the memory of those who served in the seige of Tobruk. May the Peace and Freedom they defended be reflected in the Light of the World.church windows, rats of tobruk -
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Accessory - SILK SOUVENIR
Origin unknown, has several possible uses.Silk, green central colour with the outside perimeter of flags from allied nations.souvenirs, silk, flags -
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Container - EMERGENCY RATION, Department of Defence
The Insructions for use contain items, “Fruit ration & milk tablets to be eaten as is, the meat & veg ration can be eaten either of 3 ways, as is, add 3 times its bulk of water or moisten and fry as a rissoles”Tin, green colour, rectangular shape, lid has print in black on the front, inside has “Instructions for use” on the lid, the container has no print or other on.On lid,” Made in Australia, Emergency Ration, keep pack intact, D (arrow up) D”emergency ration, containers -
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Book - POCKET BOOK, March 1942
The book is put out by the “Australian Comforts Fund”Book red covers buckram, rectangular shape, 128 pages, all print in black, 6th edition, space for Soldiers particulars, covers 37 subjects, rear has calendar for 1942 - 43.On front in black, “Australian Soldiers Pocket Book”book, pocket, australian comforts fund -
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Administrative record - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, Australian Military Forces, 23.4.1969
Peter Ball was conscripted for two years National Service beginning on 23.4.1969 Regt No 3796117. Postings, Recruit Training Puckapunyal Vic, Infantry Corp Training Singleton NSW, Infantry Corp Reinforcement Wing Ingleburn NSW, Jungle Training Centre Canungra QLD 3 weeks, ankle injury 5.9.69, return to Ingleburn, Basic Signals Course Ingleburn 5.11.69 - 10.12.69, Volunteered for service Vietnam, passed medically fit, fly out 3.3.1970 for Saigon, posted to Reinforcement Wing Nui Dat for 3 weeks acclimatisation training, posted to 6 Pl B Coy 8 RAR 25.3.70, embark HMAS Sydney for Australia 1.11.70, disembark Brisbane 12.11.70, posted to Enogerra Barracks Brisbane, posted to Vic Barracks Melbourne 5.3.1971 for discharge, posted to Sale 2 weeks with CMF fortnight Camp, discharged from the Army 23.4.1971 with the rank of PTE. Enlist in the CMF Geraldton WA in A Coy 16 RWAR on 24.6.1978 same Regt No, discharged re interstate transfer on 18.2.1981, rank L/Cpl.Pay Book No C 23443, brown covers with green tape on binding, print in black on front, hand written in black texta, white label on with hand writing in blue pen, 40 pages with entries in blue & red hand writing, large purple “DISCHARGED” stamp on many pages, rear page has a yellow envelope taped on with 3 X “Pay Book variation Authority” slips in, off white, layout in green, typing in black with red hand written items on, rear page cover has photo of a soldier with name, rank and date onFront cover in texta, “3796117 BALL PETER CHARLES”, date stamp on page 1 “23 APR 1969”, rear page photo date has ,”26.4.69”. Pay book Variations Authorities dated, “14.12.70, 14.12.70, 15.12.70” pay books, administrative record, soldiers -
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Magazine, A.I.F Printing section, Aussie, 16.2.1918
The inside front cover and rear are interesting to show the type of humour at the time.“Aussie” the Soldiers magazine paper off white colour, rectangular shape, front has a soldier depiction with his head shaped like a map of Australia & 4 cartoons, all print in black 18 pages of cartoons, depictions, short stories, poetry, slinging of at the system and articles“No 2 February 16, 1918”magazines, aussie -
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Book, Ministry of Post War reconstruction, Return to Civil Life, 1.9.1949
The table of ten contents covers 65 items relating to returning to civilian life.Book, “Return to Civil Life” cardboard covers with dark and light blue and red colours, text in white & blue, Coat of Arms in LH corner, 55 pages with 10 main content table all print in black.book, civil life -
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Accessory - COUPONS, PETROL RATION, Commonwealth of Australia, C.1949
All tickets at bottom relate to the owner in ink signing their name, licence No & registration No..1).2).3) Petrol ration tickets red and off white colours five gallons, valid only until 31st July 1949, Victorian not transferable. .3).4) Petrol ration tickets purple and off white colours five gallons, Series B Victorian not transferable.All tickets have, “Motor Spirit ration ticket” on.accessory, petrol ration, motor spirit -
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Accessory - COUPONS, PETROL RATION, Commonwealth of Australia, 3) - .5) c.1949
On all small print at bottom relates to the person in ink putting name, licence No & registration No on..1).2) Petrol ration tickets blue and off white colours, two gallons series B, Victorian not transferable. .3).4).5) Petrol Ration tickets black and off white colours two gallons, valid until 31st July 1949, not transferable.All have, “Motor Spirit ration ticket”, onaccesory, petrol ration, motor spirit. -
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Accessory - COUPONS, PETROL RATION, Commonwealth of Australia, 2) c.1949
Instructions on the bottom of the tickets relates to being endorsed in ink with name, licence No & vehicle registration No.1) Petrol ration ticket orange and off white colour one gallon, Victorian series B. .1) Petrol ration ticket light colours one gallon, Victorian valid only until 31st July 1949.On both, “Motor spirit ration Ticket”accessory, petrol ration, motor spirit -
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Document - MILITARY ALLOTMENTS, Department of defence 3rd Military District, 6.7.1918
Norman McKenzie Rolls. The document relates to the cancellation of allotments from him to his Mother Mrs Agnes Rolls of Golden Square Bendigo.Document off white colour rectangular shape form Z.C.2, all print in black, typed in blue, initialled in red, purple stampin top RH corner, termination advice no “D27869”. Form relates to Military allotments for discharged, deceased or missing Soldier.Main points re Soldier, “No 3938 Pte Rolls, N.M 5th BTN”allotments, documents, payments -
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Souvenir - HANDKERCHIEF
Origin is most likely WW1 era.Handkerchief souvenir silk white colour rectangular shape, one corner has a sewn on depiction of 6 flags with green foliage under plus yellow lettering.Sewn on, “LES ALLIES”souvenirs, handkerchiefs -
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Literary work - POETRY
The origin is unknown and possibly came out of another publicationSheet of paper folded off white colour, all print in black has verses on one side the other blank.Poems, “The Soldiers Home” and “Daily routine of a Soldier”, Both by “Pte Sandy”literary work, poetry -
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Book - GUIDE BOOK, TOPAN Printing C (HK) LTD, Servicemen's Guide, C.1960’s
Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Book Servicemen’s Guide to Hong Kong, the fron page is missing, front and rear have a shield with flags, scrolls at top, 83 pages of written and near same of coloured advertisements, exchange rates US/Hong Kong, rear page has contents.On the motive, “Servicemen’s Guide, Hong Kong, For God and Country”books, hong kong, servicemen’s guide. -
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Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS, 1970
Peter collection, refer Cat No 4704Pair of Identity disc’s, brass one round one 8 sided, both. Stamped on one side and joined together by a green cord.Stamped on both, “AUST 3796117 P.C.BALL CE A POS”identity disc’s, accessory -
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Administrative record - WILL, Australian Military Forces, 16.2.1970
Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704.1) Envelope, Will AAF - 131 light fawn colour rectangular shape all print in black, hand written in blue pen, 2 X initials, stamped in purple. .2) Will, form AAF - A130 off white colour folds 3 ways, all print in black, hand written in blue pen both sides, witnessed by 2 people, Will relates to the person in .1).1) Hand written, “3796117, Pte BALL Peter Charles RFT WING INF CENTRE 26 feb 1970”, stamped, “16 MAR 1970”. .2) Names hand written on, “Alan Ball, Jean Ball, Barry Chandler, Trevor Bowden”wills, envelopes, military -
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Souvenir - TRENCH ART, 1970
Items like this were made in Unit lines in the Australian Base Nui Dat Vietnam. A type of trench art. Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704Souvenir, 7.62 mm SLR round with a section of a safety pin embedded into the inner lead lining, green army cord attached to wear around the necksouvenir, trench art -
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Equipment - BAYONET FROG, C.1960’s
Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704Bayonet frog webbing green colour, bottom has lope section for bayonet scabbard, top has lope section for bayonet handle.On rear in black texta, “PB”bayonet frogs, slr, webbing, equipment -
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Accessory - BRUSHES, 2) SA Brush Co, 1 c. 1960’s, .2) 1952
Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704..1) Clothes brush light brown varnished wood, rectangular shape, rounded ends, off white colour bristles & stamped on one side. .2) Hair brush, light brown wood varnished with slight raised top, metal base with white bristles inserted, stamped on one side..1) stamped on one side, “D (arrow up) D”, in black pen, “P Ball”. .2) stamped on one side, “D (arrow up) D SA brush Co 1952”, one one end in black pen, “P Ball”.brushes, clothes, hair, accessory -
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Accessory - FIRST FIELD DRESSING, Johnson & Johnson PTY LTD, C. 1942
The contents are 2 x dressings each consisting of a gauze pad stitched to a bandage and safety pin. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704First field dressing rectangular shape rounded all corners, khaki colour cotton, the contents are labelled, instructions for use all in black print, contents are in water proof covers.On one end in black pen, “P Ball”dressings, first field, accessory -
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Uniform - BELT, WEBBING, C.1968
Belt for summer issue Polyester uniform trousers. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Belt webbing light khaki colour, black metal buckle with sliding section for length adjustment, inside belt has large stamped military details some very faint plus name in texta.Military details, “........(arrow up) 1968 ........66-012-6304.40”. On metal buckle, “Lion metal goods” In texta, “Ball”belts, webbing, polyesters, uniform -
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Accessory - TIN, FOOT POWDER, Murphy Liebert Pty Ltd, C.1970’s
Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Foot powder tin green colour rectangular shape, top has a rotating cap with 6 holes in, two sides have details in black print re makers and content.Front side, “(arrow up) FOOT POWDER 2 oz Net weight”. On rear side “Formula, salicylic acid 3% starch 10% Talc 87%” On base in pen, “PBall”tins, foot powder, talc -
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Equipment - POUCH, CAMOUFLAGED, C.1970’s
Item was used to carry a Hutchie or other items. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Pouch water proof green and black camouflage colours, lid flap cover has a stud hole and green cord to attach to a section on the pouch with a stud hole, rear has a metal sliding keeper to attach to a military webbing belt.On the inside in black pen, “P Ball”equipment, camouflage, pouches -
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Clothing - RAINCOAT, CAMOUFLAGED, M Pennisi Co Pty Ltd, 1967
Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Rain coat camouflaged colours green & black, buttons on front, around base has a cord pull string, large green sewn in label with makers instructions & space for name, rank, has internal pocket to fold the raincoat into for easy carrying as per photo, two green nylon straps for attaching to equipment.On the label, “M Class 8416 - 66 - 021 - 5442” On label in texta, “3796117 BALL PC”camouflage, rain coats, clothing -
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Accessory - BATH TOWELS, C.1960’s
.1) This is a Australian military issue towel. .2) This was obtained in Vietnam origin unknown, “KB 138” is a washing No allocated to individuals to have washing done in the town of Baria near the Australian Base Nui Dat. Washing was taken to Baria in bulk from a unit and when it came back it did not necessarily mean you got yours back. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704..1) Bath towel, green cotton with sewn edging all around, white tag in one corner with faint details. .2) Bath towel, green cotton, ends of towel are patterned with frayed ends, texta pen numbering & lettering on..1) On white tag faint,”........Beach SA 1969”, on the other side, “(arrow up)”, in black pen, “PB” .2) In faint black texta pen, “KB 138”, in one corner in texta, “PB”.towels, bath, accessory -
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Accessory - HAND TOWEL, C.1960’s
Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Hand towel Army issue green cotton, sewn edging all around, one corner has two white tags with details onOn large tag, “Nile 7210 - 66 - 011 - 5408” On small tag faintly in green, “3796117” On towel edge near tags in black texta, “3796117”towels, hand towel, accessory -
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Equipment - BLANKET INNER, Department of Defence, 1964
The blanket fitted inside what was commonly called a “Silk”, the press studs fitted the Silk and could then be used like a sleeping bag. refer Cat No 3000. Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704Blanket Inner dark green wool, around the the edges are 18 nylon strips sewn on with press studs, one corner has a white tag with faint details on.On white tag, “Victoria 1964 (arrow up)”, in black texta pen, “PB”.blackest inner, equipment, sleeping