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Polish Museum & Archives in Australia
Polish CHRISTMAS pageant in Sydney
... post World War Two... their fledgeling stage immediately after world War two... their fledgeling stage immediately after world War two photograph ...demonstration of Polish community activityIn Sydney during their fledgeling stage immediately after world War twophotograph of the Kondratowicz family in the Sydney area. One of the very few available photographs of the beginnings of the Polish community in Sydney. Photographic document showing interaction with local clergy.photographsydney, polonia, post world war two, christmas pageant -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Sensha: Spot That Jap: A Guide to Japanese Tanks (World War Two), Sensha: Spot That Jap, Circa 1943
... Sensha: Spot That Jap: A Guide to Japanese Tanks (World War...World War Two... during the Second World War (WW2)... the Second World War (WW2) Japanese tanks World War Two Tanks ...Made cira.1943. Japanese tank recognition booklet. Made during the Second World War (WW2)japanese tanks, world war two, tanks, australian army, recognition booklet -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WORKING BEE
... CLUNES SWIMMING POOL WAS BUILT AFTER WORLD WAR TWO.... CLUNES SWIMMING POOL WAS BUILT AFTER WORLD WAR TWO IN MEMORY ...CLUNES SWIMMING POOL WAS BUILT AFTER WORLD WAR TWO IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO WENT TO WAR.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AT WORKING BEE AT CLUNES SWIMMING POOL. MEN ON TRACTORS PREPARING SITE.photographs, swimming, working bee, clunes swimming pool -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Headwear - Race drivers cap, Jim Brock's race driving cap
... Worn during pre-World War 2 harness racing by owner... during pre-World War 2 harness racing by owner/trainer/driver Jim ...Worn during pre-World War 2 harness racing by owner/trainer/driver Jim BrockBlack cloth peaked cap with black bow on peak and elastic.jim brock, harness racing, bhrc, bendigo harness racing club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Knife, c1940s
... Souvenir made by a serviceman during World War 2 at Wewak... World War 2 at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational ...Souvenir made by a serviceman during World War 2 at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational activity.Silver plated metal knife engraved both side with the words Wewak Souvenir also engraved on one side. On the other side is Best wishes from Harold. Knife blade bullet shaped handle.domestic items, cutlery -
Wonthaggi RSL
Torch, EverReady, 1939
... Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand... 64205 Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand ...Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand torch. This torch was used by a member of an Australian unit.It is a representative item of military equipment for service. This item was used by Australians serving overseas during WW2.A metal torch with glass dome at top and brass clipEverReady 1939 64205ww2, military equipment, australia, wonthaggi rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, A very long war: the families who waited / by Margaret Reeson, 2000_
... world war 2... in the New Guinea islands during World War 2. ... during World War 2. world war 2 new guinea in world war 2 ...This book tells the story of families of men missing in the New Guinea islands during World War 2. Paperback. 200 pages, black and white illustrations.Owner's name inside front cover.world war 2, new guinea in world war 2 -
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. -
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 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Photographs
... by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2... in the Middle East during World War 2. The black and white photographs ...Tourist photographs of Jerusalem sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. The black and white photographs are enclosed in a folding card packet for protection. The small photographs are of typical local scenes and there is a printed guide to where the photographs were taken. The photographs are approximately 90mm x between 55 and 65mm. The packet is printed with the following: on the front cover "SELECTED PALESTINE SNAP-PHOTOS", "SERIES: JERUSALEM 3" on the inside of the cover the brand name "VICTORY" on the reverse: a circular insignia with Hebrew and Arabic characters and the word "PALPHOT" with "MADE IN PALESTINE" printed below. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Canteen, Water, early 20th century
... to Australian service personnel during World War 2. The canteen... was standard issue to Australian service personnel during World War 2 ...Enamelled steel water canteen, dark blue in colour with a cork stopper attached by string. The canteen is covered with khaki coloured felt. This canteen was standard issue to Australian service personnel during World War 2. The canteen is carried in a leather harness with a leather and canvas shoulder strap. This canteen type holds one quart of liquid (equivalent to 1.14 litres).W Agnew, WX 13691 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, Training, Air Raid Precautions
... during World War 2. Issued by the State Emergency Council... for training of Air Raid Precaution (A.R.P.) Wardens during World War 2 ...Manual for training of Air Raid Precaution (A.R.P.) Wardens during World War 2. Issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria in August 1941. This manual contains basic principles of personal protection against air attacks. This printed handbook has 72 pages bound in a soft cover of heavy weight buff coloured paper.The Victorian Coat of Arms is printed at the top of the front cover with the following inscription: "AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS", "Manual of General Training (FOURTH EDITION)" "AUGUST 1941" "ISSUED BY THE STATE EMERGENCY COUNCIL FOR CIVIL DEFENCE, VICTORIA" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Periscope, 1943
... world war 2...World War 2 Australian defence department issue folding...' is impressed below the label. world war 2 ww2 periscope equipment ...World War 2 Australian defence department issue folding steel periscope with two mirrors and extendable steel sides. The item is carried in a khaki brown canvas case with a belt loop at the back for wear with standard issue webbing. The case has a top opening flap secured by a press stud button. The periscope extends to approximately 640mm overall.A maker's label on top of the periscope reads 'J.W.H. PTY. LTD. POCKET PERISCOPE 1943 MK.I. AUST.'. 'D (broadarrow) D 523' is impressed below the label. world war 2, ww2, periscope, equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Served His Fellows Well, 1/01/1997
... in Daylesford and was an army cook in World War 2 and later ran... and was an army cook in World War 2 and later ran a catering business ...Obituary of Vivian Glyndwr (Glyn) Francis.Obituary of Vivian Glyndwr (Glyn) Francis. He grew up in Daylesford and was an army cook in World War 2 and later ran a catering business. A note is attached stating that he was the father of Barbara Rogalski and that he catered for the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage. Classified death notices are included. Photograph . From Herald Sun Friday, January 24, 1997Obituary of Vivian Glyndwr (Glyn) Francis. francis, vivian glyndwr -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, ALLEN, George (1900-1972), 1980
... memorials - second world war - kew (vic)...) describing George Allen’s sculpture memorialising the Second World... sculpture memorialising the Second World War on the wall of what ...Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderReference file containing an article by Mavis H. Rolley, originally published in Kewriosity (vol.2, No.3, August 1980) describing George Allen’s sculpture memorialising the Second World War on the wall of what was originally the Kew City Hall, and now the Kew Library. The archive file includes Rolley’s handwritten notes that formed the basis of her article. memorials - second world war - kew (vic), kew library, kew civic hall, arthur rylah, annie anderson, ethel prendergast, official war artists (1939-1945), public art - kew (vic.)memorials - second world war - kew (vic), kew library, kew civic hall, arthur rylah, annie anderson, ethel prendergast, official war artists (1939-1945), public art - kew (vic.) -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Tram Facts", c1945
... League, undated, but post the Second World War. Contained... World War. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 ...Newspaper clipping from an unknown newspaper, possibly a Melbourne one, titled "Tram Facts" about London and other UK tramways. Written by J. Richardson for the Light Railway Transport League, undated, but post the Second World War. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.london, uk trams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Soldiers Memorial Museum, "FRANCIS WILLIAM (Dinky) DEAN BEM" 1943 - 1975, 2021
... photographs. Nine photographs, in black and white, from World War Two... and white, from World War Two through to 1975. Two photographs ..."FRANCIS WILLIAM (DINKY) DEAN BEM" Refer to Cat. No. 124.2 for Service History.Photograph collection white paper facsimile copy of eleven photographs. Nine photographs, in black and white, from World War Two through to 1975. Two photographs in colour taken at 1 RAR Reunions. This framed photographic collection is used for display purposes along with a framed document. Frame, black plastic frame, with glass front and MDF board back.framed accessories, photographs, biography, francis william (dinky) dean bem -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE POPPET HEAD
... of poppet head are two air raid siren horns, installed during World... are two air raid siren horns, installed during World War 2. Fig ...North Deborah Gold Mine steel poppet head, Breen Street, Golden Square. Image shows a steel poppet head, winding wheels on top with ore bins on right hand side. Not visible on top of poppet head are two air raid siren horns, installed during World War 2. Fig tree growing near shaft.Kay MacGregor 2012bendigo, mining, north deborah gold mine -
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,