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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Service Medals x 4
... in several campaigns during the Second World War.... in several campaigns during the Second World War. Historical ...The various Service Medals were awarded for War Service in several campaigns during the Second World War.Historical significance.1939 - 1945 Defence Medal. The Africa Star Medal. The Pacific Star Medal. The 1939 - 1945 Star Medal.Defence Medal - Obverse - George V1 Head. Reverse 1939 - 1945 The Defence Medal. Africa Star - Obverse - Crown over GRJ V1. Below The Africa Star. Reverse plain. Pacific Star - Obverse - Crown over GRJ V1. Below The Pacific Star. Reverse plain. !939 1945 Star - Obverse - Crown over GRJ V1. Below The 1939 - 1945 Star. Reverse plain. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Decorative object - 3 x Bofors 40 mm Mk4 cartridge cases
... the Second World War. It is also compatible with the ground mounted... Navy as a ship armament since the Second World War. It is also ...The 40 mm Bofors Mk4 cartridge is used in a variety of modern armoured fighting vehicles and ships. This cartridge has been used by the Royal Australian Navy as a ship armament since the Second World War. It is also compatible with the ground mounted Bofors L60 Anti aircraft guns which were used by the Australian Army since the Second World War.Chrome plated brass cartridge cases.Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 888 ECC 1955. Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 248 ECC AN 1955. Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 418 MF AAN 1955. -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac commemoration for students 1982, 1982
... at the Cenotaph (World War II memorial). Two paper labels typed in black... all Junior Legatees, laid a wreath at the foot of the World... at the Shrine in 1982 with two junior Legatees at the Cenotaph (World ...A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. This was taken in 1982. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. It is a photo of two school children laying a wreath at the Cenotaph. They are named as two Junior Legatees, Peter Manning and either Bridget Riggs or Gayle Goulding (the two labels are contradictory). It is possible one of the labels belong to another photo (item 01200) as they were found in the same envelope and it appears to be the same boy in both photos. However both labels were attached to this photo. Item was in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different School Student ceremonies. Labelled S15 in red pen it was part of an old archive numbering system, that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine.Black and white photo of an Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for students at the Shrine in 1982 with two junior Legatees at the Cenotaph (World War II memorial). Two paper labels typed in black ink.Photo is stamped with Copyright of Herald and Weekly Times in green ink. Handwritten 'Peter Manning and Bridget Riggs' in purple texta. '820423/120' in blue pen. Label says: 'At Melbourne Legacy's Annual School Children's Anzac Commemoration this year Junior legatees, Gayle Goulding and Peter Manning representing all Junior Legatees, laid a wreath at the foot of the World War Two Memorial.' Other label says: Junior Legatees Peter Manning and Bridget Riggs observe a minutes silence after laying a wreath near the Eternal Flame at the Shrine of Remembrance. They were among 1100 children from 54 schools who attended Melbourne Legacy's 51st Annual school children's Anzac Commemoration Ceremony at the Shrine. Photo courtesy Sun News-Pictorial.' The photo was also used as a Highlights page in an Annual Report. The caption confirmed the names as Peter Manning and Bridget Riggs.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Air Raid Precautions
... Printed notice issued during the World War 2 period... issued during the World War 2 period by the Shire of Frankston ...Printed notice issued during the World War 2 period by the Shire of Frankston and Hastings Council with the approval of the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence (Victoria). This notice provides citizens with instructions to be followed in the event of enemy air raids. Details including addresses and contact information are included. The notice is printed on a heavy weight paper material.Printed notice, refer to scanned image attached to this record. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photographs
... embarking for Singapore in February 1941 (during World War 2... (during World War 2). (refer item 00320) ...Photographs (18 off) from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599, of the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit. These monochrome photographs were possibly taken by Churches at Bonegilla, Victoria prior to his unit embarking for Singapore in February 1941 (during World War 2). (refer item 00320) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mrs Jessie Watts memorabilia, 1932 - 1945
... World War... coupons from World War 2...., Drivers' Licence 1932 and petrol ration coupons from World War 2 ...Memorabilia of Don Watts' mother Mrs Jessie Watts (nee Kirkwood) who ran the Blackburn Dairy from 1929. She lived 1904 - 1972. Includes Photo NP874 and enlarged copy of aged 21. Identity card, issued 1949, Drivers' Licence 1932 and petrol ration coupons from World War 2.watts, jessie (mrs), kirkwood, jessie, world war, 1939 - 1945, ration books, blackburn dairy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, The day hope died for a soldier's wife, 26/06/1941
... world war ii... of World War 2, following her father's death....) recalls events at the end of World War 2, following her father's ...Rosalie Bray (nee Thrupp) recalls events at the end of World War 2, following her father's death.A personal story of the aftermath of World War 2.Photocopy of news article. 2 pages, black and white text and photos.rosalie bray, thrupp family, world war ii -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - DVD, Portrait of an Artist
... Geoffrey Mainwaring was a War Artist during World War 2... Artist during World War 2, and taught painting at the Ballarat ...Geoffrey Mainwaring was a War Artist during World War 2, and taught painting at the Ballarat Technical Art School.Geoffrey Mainwaring is interviewed by John Vernon for 34.34 minutesgeoffrey mainwaring, portrait, painting, artist, oral history interview, war artist, staffmember -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio - Wartime Camps, Camp 3, c.998
... held in Camp 3, Tatura during World War 2.... internees held in Camp 3, Tatura during World War 2. Many original ...Letters, photos and recollections from former internees held in Camp 3, Tatura during World War 2.Many original documents, letters and photos relating to the internees held in Camp 3, Tatura during World War 2. Much of this material relevant to German Missionary families arrested in New Guinea.Black two ring folder.Camp 3.new guinea missionaries, camp 3 tatura, hertle, beinssen, fugmann,griffin, loveday camp, list. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - RAAF Pilotless Target Aircraft No.2 Mk.I, Air Publication 4367A Pilotless Target Aircraft No.2 Mk.I, 1952
... Post-World War Two, 1950s, manual about the operation... Aircraft No.2 Mk.I Post-World War Two, 1950s, manual about ...Post-World War Two, 1950s, manual about the operation and functioning of the Pilotless Target Aircraft No.2 Mk.I.royal australian air force, pilotless target aircraft no.2 mk.i, 1952 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph
... World War Two Chaplain... of Melbourne and was a chaplain to the forces in World War Two.... and was a chaplain to the forces in World War Two. Rev G S Taylor ...Rev. G. S. Taylor (1901 - 1959) attended university of Melbourne and was a chaplain to the forces in World War Two.Semigloss, black and white, 3/4 studio portrait of Rev. George Stewart Taylor whose is looking directly at the camera with his body is facing to the right of the camera. He is wearing his clerical collar and academic gown. The photograph is on board and has a grey card mount with a gold border and inscription."REV. G.S.TAYLOR - B.A.,B.D. MINISTER OF ST. ANDREWS 1942-1959"rev g s taylor presbyterian minister, world war two chaplain, st andrew's presbyterian church oakleigh -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
... from a soldier during second world war... Street Wangaratta from a soldier during second world war ...Sent to Mrs McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta from a soldier during second world warVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with hand drawing of palm tree and thatched hut with stick figure in centre.Top left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Middle - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australiaww2, envelope art -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
... from soldier during second world war..." 32 Grey Street Wangaratta from soldier during second world ...Sent to Mrs McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta from soldier during second world warVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured drawing of small boat and three huts on stilts in water with palm trees and two mountains in background.Top left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Right side Mrs M acDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australiaww2, envelope art -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Administrative record (item) - CAC Records - Proposals to Release CAC Personnel to Other Projects, Officers Senior - Suggested Release to Civil Aviation or Long Range Weapons Project
... as Australia demobilises following the end of World War Two... following the end of World War Two ...Documents suggest releasing CAC personnel to other projects as Australia demobilises following the end of World War Two -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Camera, 1954 - 1965
... . This contributed to the recovery of Germany after World War 2.... This contributed to the recovery of Germany after World War 2 photography ...Between 1954 =- 1965 thousands of these cameras were made. This contributed to the recovery of Germany after World War 2Agfa Clack Camera in green plastic case. It is a bulky looking moulded plastic camera using 120 roll film. The enclosure holding the film is made of steel and is held to the main body by a large rotated key at bottom. The exposure counter is on the lower back. The camera takes eight 6cm x 9cm photos on the 120- film.|a small view finder is fitted on the top of the camera. It has two speeds B (bulb( for long exposures and M for standard photos. Speed is approx 1/30 second with two aperture settings - f11 = overcast; and f12.5 = sun. Six pieces make up the set.AGFA Agfa Camera -Werk AG Clackphotography, cameras -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in map and story, ed. by Neville Smith, 1941_
... The Second World War in map and story, ed. by Neville Smith...world war 2... to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2....Book Book The Second World War in map and story, ed ...Series of articles first published in the "Argus" from 1941 to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.63 p., black & white photographs, col. maps.world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in map and story, Vol. 5, ed. by Neville Smith, 1945_
... The Second World War in map and story, Vol. 5, ed. by...world war 2... to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2....Book Book The Second World War in map and story, Vol. 5, ed ...Series of articles first published in the "Argus" from 1941 to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.50 p., black & white photographs, col. maps.world war 2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Taking in Prisoners During the Great Advance, c1916
... world war one...World War One official war postcard showing prisoners... Postcard Taking in Prisoners During the Great Advance World War One ...Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing prisoners of war.A file of Hun prisoners marching in the Brrisih rear after their capture. Their strapping appearance and brisk walk do not suggest "physical deterioration".world war one, harry holmes, soldiers, prisoner of war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
... landing. He served in the Second World War in New Guinea... in the Second World War in New Guinea and Japan. Framed print. Print ...From information book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. COPY OF AN ORIGINAL PAINTING - OIL PAINTING ON HARDBOARD. Depicts - an interpretation of the Gallipoli story of Private John 'Murphy' SIMPSON KIRKPATRICK and his donkey. Colours - vivid oranges with some white and brown. Visible in the painting - donkey, wounded soldier, rocky terrain, background figure of "Simpson" and cliff and gullies. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper."CLIFTON PUGH (1924 - 1990) Untitled IV (Simpson and His donkey) 1990". Clifton Pugh was appointed as the Australian War Memorial's official artist at the 75th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. He served in the Second World War in New Guinea and Japan.framed accessories, pprints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Kitchen Equipment, cup, 2 saucers c1950, c1950
... by post World War 2 residents of the City of Moorabbin... by post World War 2 residents of the City of Moorabbin After World ...A white china cup with 2 saucers c1950 commonly used by post World War 2 residents of the City of MoorabbinAfter World War 2 more market gardens were sold in allotments to the returning soldiers and the population of the City of Moorabbin increased dramatically. White china cup and 2 two saucers c1950Japankitchen equipment, crockery, post war settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, highett, tea sets, -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping (copy), Diamond Valley News, War vet's keen eye, 1998_
... World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won an honourable mention... keen eye Copy of news clipping, black text and image. World War ...World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won an honourable mention for his photography in a Department of Veterans Affairs competition.Copy of news clipping, black text and image.clive cook, artists - greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Dick Mountford newspaper clipping, 1941_
... World War 2.... in action World War 2. arthur mountford ...Digital copy of a collection of newspaper clippings relating to Arthur (Dick) Mountford, wounded and missing in action World War 2.Digital copy of a collection of newspaper clippings.arthur mountford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Tribute to everyone's efforts, 26/04/1995
... world war 2... the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2 [1995... anniversary of the end of World War 2 [1995] at the Greensborough War ...The Jagajaga Australia Remembers service commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2 [1995] at the Greensborough War Memorial.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and image.greensborough war memorial park, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun News Paper Special Dated 24/ 5/ 1941 - My War Part 14 - Australians Fighting In Crete, Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Dated 24/5/1941 - Tragety At Crete
... Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Dated 24...world war 2 history...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - My War... In Crete Newspaper Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events ...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 14 - Dated 24/5/1941Local News Paper Reporting on World War 2 Events = Special Dated 24/5/1941The Sun Newspaper - Special - My War Part 14 - Reporting on Events - The Tragedy at CreteAustralians Fighting in Crete - Te Tragedy at Creteaustralians fighting in crete, world war 2 history, local newspaper dated 24/5/1941 -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Document - RSL SA Membership Card- W.D. Alsop, c. 1982
... in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.... served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War ...This object belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.This object has historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop.Rectangular green cardboard card folded in half. Front cover: RETURNED SERVICES/ LEAGUE S.A. BRANCH/ MEMBER Back cover: MOTTO:/ "The Price of Liberty/ is Eternal Vigilance" Interior: W. D. ALSOP/ MEMBER'S NAME/ Col. Light Gons (?)/ SUB-BRANCH/ MEMBER'S SIGNATURE/ CLUB NIGHTS/ MONTHLY MEETINGS/ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS/ (signature)/ ISSUING OFFICERcommando squadron, 2/10, alsop, rsl -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - War Medal- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, c. 1945
... second world war... service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.... and World War Two. alsop second world war ww2 wwii world war two ...This object was issued to William Donald Alsop for his service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.This object displays Historic Significance through its connection with William Donald Alsop, his service in the 2/10 Command Squadron and World War Two.The War Medal 1939-45 is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a lion standing on a fallen dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The riband is 32 millimetres wide with a 5½ millimetres wide Army red band, a 3 millimetres wide navy blue band, a 6 millimetres wide dark green band, a 3 millimetres wide yellow band, a 6 millimetres wide dark green band, a 3 millimetres wide Royal Air Force blue band and a 5½ millimetres wide Army red band. The forests and beaches of the Pacific are represented by the dark green and yellow bands respectively, while the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, the Armies and the Air Forces are represented by the dark blue, red and light blue bands respectively.On front of medal, above the lion: 1939/1945 On reverse of medal, in a circle around the outside: GEORGIVS VI G. BR. OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP:alsop, second world war, ww2, wwii, world war two, australian commando -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - Return from Active Service badge- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, c. 1945
... second world war... in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two.... who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two ...This badge belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two.This badge displays historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop, his service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron and the Second World War. This badge also has a strong provenance with paperwork proving its authenticity.Small metal badge depicting wings, rising sun, crown and anchorAcross the bottom of the badge: RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICEworld war two, ww2, alsop, commando, australian commando, second world war -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, (Early masters of modern architecture…)
... World War 2... post World War 2 in contrast to pre-war architecture... of modern architecture post World War 2 in contrast to pre-war ...Discusses the styles and aspirations of modern architecture post World War 2 in contrast to pre-war architecture (incomplete manuscript).Handwritten, quarto, 1 pagele corbusier, eero saarinen, modernism, world war 2, robin boyd, manuscript -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Canterbury Baptist Church, Names to Lives from World War II, 2016
... Names to Lives from World War II...world war, 1939-1945 - participation... and women leaving Canterbury to serve in the World War Two.... to serve in the World War Two. canterbury baptist church (vic ...Tells the real life stories of seventy-five local men and women leaving Canterbury to serve in the World War Two.Incl. bibliographical references (pages 239-240) and index. canterbury baptist church (vic) - registers, world war, 1939-1945 - participation, world war, 1939-1945 - victoria - canterbury, soldiers - canterbury - biography, war memorials - victoria - canterbury, canterbury (vic) - history, military, armed forces -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Certificate of Registration of Alien Seamen, Viktor Aaltonen
... Seaman interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World War 2... interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World War 2 Camp 13 ...Certificate of Registration of Viktor Aaltonen, Finnish Seaman interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World War 2Copy of Certificate of Registration of Alien Seamen. Includes personal details such as: name, date of birth, hometown, physical description and fingerprints.camp 13, finnish, finnish seamen, viktor aaltonen