F.G. Davey - Front row, 3rd from the left. Photograph of Fred Davey and his Lancaster bomber crew. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Photo - Black & white, of a group of airmen in front of a Lancaster heavy bomber.On back, handwritten in blue ink "I.M. Davey Pres. Strathdale C.W.A." Handwritten in pencil "Lancaster. Fred and crew"lancaster, crew, raaf

Card details a Lancaster bomber, but in all likelihood its a Wellington bomber being serviced at an airfield by ground crew. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record. Photo, black & white, white border, of an aircraft being serviced by two airmen. Buildings and trees visible in the background.On back, hand written in pencil: "Lancaster by day". On back, two stamps in purple ink: 1 "Copyright photos issued by Central Press Photos Ltd. Incorporating Central News Illustrations Service, 119 Fleet Street London E.C.4" 2 "Certified by Central Press Photos Ltd as passed by censor. Pres and censorship bureau"bombers, ww2

This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).Service Record copies (4) Postcard - Old ID No = 540 Photograph "Lt J Halligan In the Trenches France Your old pal Dunk 16.9.16" Photograph - From Elsa Dec 15 Old ID No = 543 Photograph - self Old ID No = 541 Set of 3 Photographs - Old ID No = 535 "Jafirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Foolscap form - possibly a photocopy of a blank form No. 3/312, May 1976 titled "Running Sheds Daily Return" giving details of trams required, trams run, trams available and not available and totals for each depot on a particular day. Has notes on trams taken out of service. Records the state of weather as well.trams, tramways, depots, forms, tramcars, reports, preston workshops

Training notes related to "Exercise Key Ring" - War Administration. Printed notes are dated April 84 and May 88. Part off the "Kevin John HERDMAN" No.397661, collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.1. Red and cream coloured foolscap sized manilla folder containing green and pink coloured pages with text in black type. Pages have two punched holes and are secured in place with a silver coloured fastener. Title on front cover in black type. Black and white illustration with caption also on front cover. 2. Light blue coloured foolscap sized manila folder containing white pages with printing in black text and fastened on top LH corner with a staple. Remaining lined pages contain handwritten notes in black, blue and pencil. All pages are labelled “Restricted”. Title on front cover is dark blue type. Front and rear covers have three diamond shaped holes cut into them.1. Handwritten in pencil inside back cover: "Class1. Rat, 3, POL, 4. Def Hom, 5. Ammo/min” 2. Handwritten in blue on a white sticker on front covers: “Key Ring”.training notes, exercise key ring, war administration, kevin john herdman

The photograph depicts the damage to F.G. Davey's Lancaster bomber as detailed in his account titled 'The Nuremburg raid' which can be read from Cat No 4410. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See Cat No 3536P for his service record.Black and white photograph with white border. Photograph features a group of three air force personnel examining damage to the wing of an aircraft.lancaster bomber, war damage, bombing raid, f.g. davey, raid on nuremburg

Advertising card issued to visitors to the Fitzroy Tavern Windmill Street, Tottenham Court Road, London W.I. During and after WW2. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record..1) & .2) Rectangular cream paper with black type on front, type on front contains the business name, address and phone number. .1) On the back is a two verse poem. .2) on the back is a seven line ditty with an accompanying black silhouette picture of a man next to a car.souvenir, business card, tavern

The Civilian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 was established in 1994 by the Australian Government. It recognizes the service of civilians who served in Australia during World War 11, in organisations that were subject to military-like arrangements and conditions of service, or arduous circumstances, in support of the war effort. The original medal is missing in the presentation box. The recipient is William George Bennett of the Alice Berry Nursing Home, Kings Rd, Emerald.VEMU1664.1 Civilian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 (minature) with attached ribbon. The ribbon consists of three vertical bands of equal width of green, ochre and green, separated by two narrow white stripes. VEMU1664.2 Ribbon Bar for the Civilian Service Record 1939 - 1945 VEMU1664.3 Pamphlet explaining the medal design and the official wearing of the medalCIVILIAN SERVICE. The medal portrays the Southern Cross surrounded by Golden Wattle.

Joseph Edward Teague (1859 -1925) Son of John and Annie Ellison, Joseph was born at Heathcote. Joined the police force in 1890 and had the number 4324. He served at several stations including Elmore and Strathfieldsaye. During his career he received several commendations for arrests and convictions. He left the Police Force in 1912 and died 112/11/1925. He is buried at Fawkner cemetery Two documents. A letter providing the Police Service record of Joseph Teague (1890 - 1912) from Victorian Police to Joseph's sister (Sister Mary Teague) and recollection of his granddaughter sister Mary Smith 25th March 1998 for the Strathfieldsaye 125th Anniversary 1998 recollections of Sister Mary Teague following the 125th Anniversary celebrations of StrathfieldsayeJoseph Teague served at Strathfieldsaye Police Station (26/09/1902 - 5/04/1911)police service record, joseph teague, police stations

Foreign currency issued by Japanese Forces in WW2. Aim was to take economic control of countries occupied and to diminish western influences with these countries. Items in collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No.7287P for his service records, photos and awards.One Gulden notes issued by Japanese Occupation. Four notes basically brown in colour. Cloud emblems on one side with No. 1 and other side a picture of fruit and nut trees. Has "De Japansche Regeering Betaalt AAN Tronder EEN GULDEN". Translated to "The Japanese Government Pays to Bearer One Gulden."Inscribed "De Japansche Regeering Betaalt AAN Tronder EEN GULDEN" and No. 1.japanese occupation forces, foreign currency, gulden, richard william mcgilvery

Carbon copy of a letter sent by F.G. Davey to Martin Middlebrook which accompanied Davey's recollection of 'The Raid on Nuremburg' in which he participated and is detailed in Cat No 4410. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See Cat No 3536P for his service record.Single page letter in black type on cream coloured paper. This carbon copy of the original letter is unsigned.letter, f.g. davey, raid on nuremburg, martin middlebrook

Advertising card issued to visitors to the Fitzroy Tavern Windmill St Tottenham Court road London W.I during and after WW2. Part of the collection re Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record.Rectangular cream card with black type on front, type contains the business name, address and phone number, on the back is a caricature of a man in a tuxedo and holding a cigar, underneath the photograph are printed the words, “Sincerely yours Charles Allchild”souvenir, business card

A restricted document dated 1970, detailing infantry training for: ORDERS AND REPORTS, BATTLECRAFT, DEFENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, AIR, PRISONERS OF WAR AND DETAINEES, MEDICAL. Part of the collection of KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN No. 397661. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Blue coloured plastic covered manual. Cover is lift up type with pages secured at the top by slotted brass screws. All pages have cut edges with rounded bottom corners. Text is in black type with diagramatic illustrations. Title on front cover is in white type.training manual, infantry training, australian army, kevin john herdman

The topic of the notes is 'Dumping'. Dumping is the placing on the ground of stocks over and above those normally held. The term 'dumping' usually applies to combat zones. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Cream coloured foolscap sized manila folder containing pages of notes in black type. Title and name of author on front cover. Each is printed on brown dymo tape. Pages secured to folder with an adjustable metal fastener.On front cover in brown dymo tape: “BRIEF FOR 3 DIV STAFF OFFICERS COURSE, 3 MAR 73” On bottom RH corner of cover in dymo tape: “CAPT. K. J. HERDMAN”.dumping, training notes, kevin john herdman

Exercise "Milk Run' focused on tactics used for a mock invasion of Queensland by troops from New South Wales and details of Queensland's counter attack. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Light brown coloured foolscap manila folder containing training notes printed on pink and green coloured pages. Text on pages in black type. Handwritten title in black ink and underlined in red on front cover. Pages secured with an adjustable metal fastener. Folder's manufacturer's logo printed on inside of the front cover.Handwritten in black on front cover: “EXERCISE 'MILK RUN' PROBLEM 4” Handwritten in red on top RH corner of the front cover: “D S ONLY”.training notes, exercise milk run, army tactics, kevin john herdman

Medal ribbon for 'National Medal for Service' - Medal issued to operational members of specified eligible organisations. It was introduced in 1975 and ceased on 19th April 1982. Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 Collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Fabric medal ribbon with blue and gold stripes with cut ends.awards, national medal for service, medal ribbon, kevin john herdman

Congratulatory letter sent to F.G. Davey from Air Vice Marshall H.N. Wrigley on the occasion of Davey being awarded the DFC. Enclosed with the letter was a piece of DFC ribbon. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Black and white photocopy of an original letter to F.G. Davey on Commonwealth of Australia and Royal Australian Air Force letterhead. Wording is in black type.Photocopy of original handwritten name: 'Davey' Photocopy of sender's handwritten signature: 'H.N. Wrigley'distinguished flying cross, medals, f.g. davey, letters, raaf

.1) & .2) Addressed to R C ALLARDICE who spent leave time with the people in Somerset. The letter is signed off: Lillian & George. .3) Addressed to R C ALLARDICE 418577 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3627.5 for his service records & collection..1) & .2) 2 page letter, off white, red letterhead, handwritten in blue ink, written on both sides. .3) Envelope, off white, blue postage stamp, stamped Somerset..1) Printed in red top L: Train symbol, Taunton: ELECTRICITY Electricity symbol: BUCKLAND Phone symbol: ST MARY 223 Printed in red top R: BUCKLAND HOUSE BUCKLAND ST MARY CHARD SOMERSET .3) Handwritten in blue ink: R Allardicefriends visiting, war over soon

The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of this specific award and his other RSL fundraising and work. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee details and WW1 service record.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate columns each side with the words, “Charity, Hope, Faith, Patience”, at the top is “Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital Inc - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, at the bottom are the words “Semper Fidelis”Main points; “This is to certify that Mr William.J. Turner was duly elected a Life Govenor of this Institution on the 15th Day of December 1953”. “E.H. D..............President” “.........Cook Vice President” “J.H. Stanistreet Treasurer” “....................... Secretary” At Base of the certificate; “The No 27 District Board of the Returned Servicemen’s League consisting of twenty Sub Branches had pleasure in recommending to the Hospital Board of Management that this award should be conferred”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate

Newspaper page taken from the Magazine Section of the Bendigo Advertiser dated November 4, 1971. Articles and photos feature Captain K.J. Herdman. Part of the "KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN" no. 397661 collection. See cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Single broadsheet newspaper page with black and white photographs and text in black type. Reverse features classified advertisements with black and white illustrations,bendigo advertiser, cmf, kevin john herdman

Display book contains Ian A. Lyons' citation for his MBE, letters of reference, personal letters, photographs, newspaper articles and biogrphical information. Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Green covered display book with forty pages. Book contains a collection of letters, documents, photographs and newspaper clippings. Black and white photograph of a man in RAAF uniform on page one.Title on page one: 'Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe ' Lyons'.ian a. 'joe' lyons, letters, photograph, mbe citation

Items in the collection relating to Lt Col Jack Swatton Regt No 4905, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his extensive service records and RSL. .6 - No. 2813 James Albert Handley (right), 38th Bn. & No. 6132 Allan Ernest Driscoll (centre), 39th Bn. 1. B & W portrait of an Aust WW1 soldier with slouch hat. He is smiling. 2. B & W photo of 2 Aust soldiers in work clothes. Brick pier and iron gate behind them. 3. B & W photo of 2 Aust soldiers in work clothes. Photo of poorer quality. 4. B & W photo of 2 Aust soldiers casually dressed. A brick building and wooden door is behind them. One soldier is not wearing puttees. 5. Group portrait of 21 soldiers including one officer. They have musical instruments. 6. Snow covered cemetery photo. The wooden grave marker just to the right of centre is that of No. 2813 Pte Handley James Albert. He was KIA 18 July 1918. 7. Portrait of soldier looks like between wars or during WW2. Different shaped photo.1-6 Nil. 7. has '25' on back.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, aif, photos

Diary covers the period from November 1942 to September 1944. Waters was executed by the Japanese in New Guinea in March 1945. The autograph book belonged to Waters mother (Maude), and records the appreciation of the service personnel who lodged at her residence in Bridge Street, Hampton.WW 2 diary, notes, and sketches of Peter Waters (410186 RAAF 80 Sqn).peter waters, maude waters, ww2, prisoners of war, raaf, 80 squadron

According to Ivor Roy McLachlan's service record (National Archives of Australia), Ivor's next of kin was his father who lived in Western Australia but Ivor was the adopted son of W. Lack of Pine Grove, Research (Vic.) and had lived there since he was a child.Monochromatic A4 inkjet photographic printivor roy mclachlan, pine grove, research (vic.), w. lack

See Cat 5820, 5821, 5822. NAA Record of "John Lewis JOHN; Service number - VX77957: Date of Birth - 11 Mar 1921: Place of birth: Melbourne Vic: Place of enlistment - CAULFIELD VIC: Next of Kin - JONES Mary - Page 1 of 16.Records - facsimile, with clear plastic front cover, black cardboard back cover and plastic binding comb. 16 pages - cut, plain, white paper. All with black print. NAA Record.naa records, military history, ww2

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

This most likely is Frederick Gardner Davey when in the Militia before joining the RAAF. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record and photo. There is a slight possibility it is Fred’s Brother, Allan Thomas Davey VX12370Photo - Black & White, portrait of a man in Australian Army uniform. photography, portraits, military

Claim form and guidelines issued to service personnel to be used to determine the eligibility for medals. Claim form No. R.A.A.F Form P/P 157 (Sept 1945). Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Typed document on foolscap sized cream paper describing eligibility for various WWII campaign medals. Claim form for medals printed front and back on foolscap paper. Six pages in total secured with a staple in top L.H corner.medals, certificates, ww2

The letter is to William John Turner in appreciation of him conducting the Ritual (ODE) on numerous occasions. Turner is a Life Member of the Bendigo Sub Branch. Refer Cat No's 8029 & 8030 for details of his volunteer/committee work, Life Membership and his WW1 service records.Letter off white colour, letter head of the "Returned Services League of Australia" - Bendigo Sub Branch, all type in black, signed in blue pen. The letter is to "Mr W. Turner" of 121 Barnard St Bendigo."Bendigo 18th June 1969" "President C.J. Plant" "Secretary J.K. Barnes" "Mr W. Turner"brsl, smirsl, letter

Gwendoline Mudford was born in Flemington on 11 April 1914 and was appointed to the Police Depot for training on 11 February 1941. Her Record of Conduct of Service describes her as being 5'5" tall and weighing 9st 10lb, with brown eyes, light brown hair and medium complexion. Despite showing great promise of being a successful police woman she was forced to resign on 3 September 1941 due to her impending marriage. Graduation class of July 1941 showing Gwendoline Mudford, centre, as the only woman amongst a group of male graduates'The Terrible Fifty Two Squad 1941 July 1941' (pencil under image)police women, mudford, gwendoline 9575, police woman, policewomen, policewoman