A hard covered book with sleeve containing a coloured illustration of war jeeps with driver on the front. The book is titled 'Proud Story ; The Official History Of The Australian Comforts Fund.' A Commonwealth-wide voluntary organisation accredited to the Royal Australian Navy, The Australian Military Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force and charged with the duty of caring for all fit and well members of the Australian forces during the Second World War, 1939-1945. F. H. Johnston Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Sydney, 1949.C.O. Bradham Jacksonaustralia, military, history, lydia chancellor collection, collection, lydia chancellor, world war two, australian comforts fund, australian history, history, w.w.ii, war, royal australian navy, royal australian air force, the australian military forces

Binoculars used in the fieldKhaki coloured canvass case with carry strap containing metal Binoculars Serial number 150918 Binoculars prism No 2 Mk 2, magnification x6. O.S, 108 M.A. world war two, second world war, binoculars, binoculars prism no 2 mk 2, wwii, ww2

Event photography, post WWII function. "Photograph of Margaret Rogers and Cath Burrows at post WWII function. AANS Post WWII, Celebrations." [Former catalogued description, entry P23]Unframed, printed black and white photograph on card, of Margaret Rogers and Cath Burrows at a post WWII function. Faded Copyright Photography stamp on the back, with Negative Number AY5420 written in pencil. 'Marg. Rogers & Cath Burrows / BURROWS' [Handwritten in biro at the top of the back of the photo], 'COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH / PERMISSION FOR (?) MUST BE OBTAINED / (? ? ? ? ?) EVERY INSTANCE / "The Argus" MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / NEGATIVE No AG5420 REFERENCE No..............' [Very faded purple stamp with pencil written negative number, middle back of photo]aans, ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, margaret rogers, cath burrows

Photographs from a larger article about the retreat from Greece in 1941 specifically relating to Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) nurses under command of Matron Kathleen Best.Newspaper clipping with large photograph of eight women in nurses uniforms and a photograph of another woman inset to the bottom right of the large photograph. Also title of article and caption of large photograph present. Sticky tape attached in a couple of places and no caption to inset photo or text from article.WW2 [in blue ink under the title]wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, greece, retreat, violet baron bignold, mary bridgid leane, margaret alice leake, hazel cowell matthews, fances brenda aveling, eva ethel jones, alice constance greenwood, kathleen annie loiuse best

Article with eight small black and white photographs and brief service information of WWII nurses serving at the Heidelberg Military Hospital Clipping from a bulletin showing photographs of eight women (head and necks), all in nurses uniforms smiling. Underneath photos are brief captions.WWII [blue ink in top right corner]wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, heidelberg military hospital, corroboree

[50th Anniversary of WWII] Images and photos and brief captions relating to women during WWII.Two pages, back to back, from a magazine with black and white images, black and white photos, captions and text. All images and photographs depict scenes of people taken during WWII. Part of a four page articlewwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, women's roles, women, australian women's weekly

50th Anniversary of WWII. Photos and brief captions of enlisted, voluntary and social occupations of women during WWII.Two pages, back to back, from a magazine with black and white images of former magazine covers, black and white photos, captions and text. Most images and photographs depict women and men in uniforms or working clothes from WWII. Part of a four page article.wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, women's roles, women, australian women's weekly

Photograph of General George Vasey's sister Marjoire Vasey who was a nurse in the Middle East during WWII.Photocopy of the page and part of the next from a book. The main page has a large portrait style photograph of a woman in a circa WWII nurses uniform and whimpole with a caption and other text also on the page.wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, marjorie vasey, george vasey, general george vasey

Double article about seven former Australian nurses return to Bangka Island, Indonesia for the dedication of a memorial to their comrades from aboard the SS Vyner Brooke that was bombed and sunk.A double sided page from a colour newspaper featuring three headlines, two colour photographs of people and two columns of text. The photograph relating to this record has a group of mostly older women sitting and standing on sand with three men in military uniform.[asterix drawn in black ink at top of page in the middle]wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, bangka island, ss vyner brooke, nurses memorial, jean ashton, carrie jean ashton, florence elizabeth trotter, florence elizabeth syer, janet patteson gunther, pat darling, janet patteson darling, ellen mavis hannah, mavis allgrove, ellen mavis allgrove, vivian bullwinkel, vivian statham, wilma elizabeth forster oram, wilma elizabeth forster young, joyce tweddell

Article and photograph relating to former nurse Wilma Young recounting her experiences as a survivor of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke and her time as a Japanese prisoner of war (POW) on Bangka Island Indonesia. Her talk was part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the revised Geneva Conventions.Page of a newspaper with multiple headlined articles, a colour photograph, logo and advertisement. Photograph of three women looking at the camera, two are in nurses uniforms with white wimples and the third wearing a multicoloured jacket with four medals and various pins attached.wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, bangka island, ss vyner brooke, wilma elizabeth forster oram, wilma elizabeth forster young, geneva convention

From 'The war years' liftout, part of the 'Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995' campaign. Article and photographs related to interview with Queensland nurses who served in WWII about their wartime experiences.Photocopy of article over two pieces of paper held together by sticky tape. Article has five columns and two photos of women who are identified as women who were nurses during WWII. There is also a small article and photo about a different matter.wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, bangka island, ss vyner brooke, margaret hamilton, jessie ellen ridge, nell ridge, nell holmes, jessie ellen holmes, florence elizabeth syer, florence elizabeth trotter, flo trotter

Index, ill, p.185non-fictionThe story of the experiences ofJohn Alliston as a destroyer captain in World War Twoworld war two 1939-1945 - naval operations, royal australian navy

Maps, p.320.non-fictionTactics and strategy of air power in North Africa and the Middle Eastgreat britain - royal air force, world war two 1939-1945 - air power

The Clydesdale War Memorial is an obelisk situated in the Clydesdale State Shool grounds (now the Clydesdale Hall). The 150th anniversary of the Clydesdale State School/Hall was celecbrated in 2017. Colour photograph of the former Clydesdale State School (SS900), war memorial, and new rotunda.clydesdale, world war one, world war two, clydesdale state school, clydesdale hall, sandstone, clydesdale war memorial

War photography portrait, WWII.Unframed, printed black and white photograph on card, of Sister Isabel E Plante. "VFX45576 Sister Isabel E. PLANTE 2/7th AG.H. 1940." [Handwritten in biro at the top of the back of the photo]ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, isabel erskine plante

Event photography, Cate Hewins at Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Centaur Memorial dedication, 21st of January 2001.Unframed, printed colour photograph on photo paper of Cate Hewins at the Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Centaur Memorial dedication event on the 21st of January 2001."AHS Centaur Dedication 21-1-2001 Cate Hewins" [Handwritten in pencil on the back of the photo]ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, cate hewins, ahs centaur memorial

War photography, WWII. "Photograph of Matron A Sage on visit 2/1 AGH New Guinea, January 1944 Matron Principal A Sage, Commanding Officer Colonel Leah. 2/1 AGH." [Former catalogued description, entry P19]Unframed, printed black and white photograph on card, of Matron A Sage and Commanding Officer Colonel Leah in New Guinea January 1944. "Principal Matron A. Sage & sister, enroute to collect AANS P.O.W.s Sumatra WWII" [Handwritten in biro at the top of the back of the photo] "NETHERLANDS INDIES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE MELBOURNE / A15586" [Faded purple with ink written negative number, bottom-left back of photo]ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, annie moriah sage

Reprint of an article from 18 May 1943 [The Age] about the sinking of the Australian hospital ship Centaur off Stradbroke Island in Queensland. Photograph of Ellen Savage the only nurse to survive the sinking, article features information about the sinking and the courage displayed by Sister Savage.Newspaper clipping with column title, drawing of column author, article title, two columns of text and a photo embedded in one of the text columns.ellen savage, ahs centaur, australian hospital ship centaur, wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll

Aircraft Gyroscope Horizon Indicator is a flight instrument that informs the pilot of the aircraft orientation relative to Earth's horizon.Aircraft Gyro Horizon Indicator - silver metal instrument of comprising of multiple parts housed in black metal oblong unit.INDICATOR GYRO HORIZON MANUALLY CAGED ELECTRIC TYPE H . 6B (1945)aircraft gyro horizon indicator, raaf, ww2, world war two, gyroscope, flight instrument, sperry gyroscope co

Item relates to Reginald Charles ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service history.RAAF Forage cap, dark blue, front has 2 x buttons with crown and wings, one side has a metal crown and wings. Inside is cotton lined khaki colour.Inside, “R.C.A - ALL”raaf, world war two

The M.V. Manunda is a ship owned by the Adelaide Steamship Company, that became a registered hospital ship in 1940, during World War 2. The Manunda serviced injured personnel in the Pacific and Middle East. This letter knife is highly significant to the Returned Nurses collection. Though there is a few recorded pieces of memorabilia from the M.V. Manunda, they are few and far between. This item could potentially draw attraction and attention to this collection. Silver, chrome-plated letter knife, with decorative kookaburra hilt handle. Due to age [and perhaps storage] the letter knife has turquoise and brown erosion, corrosion and rust spots, primarily upon the blade faces. One blade face includes a small, raised enamelled flag, with gilding around the flag boarder. The flag itself is white, with a blue cross and an eight-pointed red star in the centre, it is the logo of the Adelaide Steamship Company. On the same blade face as the flag, is the name of the vessel, 'M.V. Manunda'. On the opposing blade face is 'EP A1 NS', silver quality marking, and the maker's mark, 'Angus & Coote Lt.' Due to the metallic property of the letter knife, it often feels cool to the touch. Though this is true for the kookaburra hilt too, the kookaburra hilt has more texture and feels rough to the touch. 'EP A1 NS' (Silver quality marking) / 'Angus & Coote Lt.' (Markers mark) / 'M.V.MANUNDA' (Naval vessel identifier.) papua new guinea, middle east, pacific, aans, japan, world war ii, world war 2, world war two

Event photography, AANS boarding a ship. "Photographs of AANS boarding ship 1940/41 farewelled by Matron Grace Wilson Matron in Chief. 1 framed copy, 1 unframed copy. Nurses groups AANS WWII, Matron Grace Wilson." [Former catalogued description, entry P36]Unframed, printed sepia photograph on photo paper of 4 AANS boarding a ship, being fare-welled by Matron Grace Wilson Matron in Chief in 1940-41."Leaving Australia 1940-41, L to R, Miss Wilson, Matron-in-Chief, Ruth Meaney, Jean Headberry, Patricia Chomley, Claire Meinoge, Photo: Ruth Millear" [Handwritten in biro on the back of the photo]aans, ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, matron grace wilson, ruth meaney, jean headberry, patricia chomley, claire meinoge

Newsletter contains a biographical article about Ethel Jessie Bowe and information about hospitalisation of Ellie MyersBi-folded A3 into A4 newsletter with two columns of text and a logo at the top of the front page.ethel jessie bowe, world war two, wwii, ww2, ellie myers

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

A general biographical article about Margaret Rogers (nee Stockwell) who was raised in the local area (of Alberton, Victoria), a nurse in WWII and has moved back to the area after 64 years away.Newspaper clipping with two black and white photographs. One is of a smiling elderly woman showing a medal to the camera, the other is of two younger women in military uniforms smiling at the camera. The article has seven columns of text.wwii, world war two, ww2, war nurse, margaret rogers, margaret stockwell, alberton victoria

Obituary about Betty Constance Lawson Member of the British Empire (MBE) who lived from 09/08/1915 to 15/02/2006. Ms Lawson did her initial training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and served in WWII with the Australian Army Nursing Corps she then went on to do more extensive relevant training and was the recipient of many scholarships and awards including the Florence Nightingale Medal and her MBE.Newspaper clipping with a colour photograph on the left hand side of an older man and woman in the foreground and an older woman in the background. The obituary has six columns of text.florence nightingale medal, betty constance lawson, wwii, ww2, world war two, royal melbourne hospital, royal women's hospital, australian army nursing corps, aanc

Article celebrating Mary Gibson from Nanneella who was a WWII nurse and was given a life membership to the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Association and her story is featured in the book 'Caped crusaders' written by Footscray City College year 9 students.Newspaper clipping with colour heading and photo of an elderly woman holding a book titled 'Caped crusaders' with two columns of text.world war two, wwll, ww2, army nurse, royal australian army nursing corps association, caped crusaders, mary gibson, footscray city college

General biographical, war and subsequent service article about A[nnie] M[oriah] Sage.Full newspaper page clipping with heading and article at the top and large colour advertisement underneath. Article has a black and white photograph of women in Army nurses uniforms. The article has six columns of text.annie moriah sage, wwii, world war two, ww2, florence nightingale medal, commander of the british empire (cbe), nurses memorial centre, matron-in-chief australian military forces

Five sketches of landscapes in New Guinea. Part of a collection of items including photos, newspaper clipping and poem relating to New Guinea in WWII and Elizabeth Burgess. A full page clipped out of a magazine, with printed sketches of New Guinea landscapes, captions and handwritten annotations.'These two pictures are the / road which I've often been / over & / told you / of in / letters' [faded black ink in top right hand corner] 'We pass this each time we go / into the town' [faded black ink, lower left hand corner]wwii, world war two, ww2, new guinea, elizabeth burgess, cedric emanuel

WW 11 Battalion Jacket.Pte. R. P. Herbertson. VX 12782 ?.Color patch Triangular white background with Red and Navy inside.world war two, ww2, wwii, second world war, khaki jacket, jacket, uniform