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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Garrie Hutchinson, Remember Them, A Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage - Previously Cat No 3630, 2009
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Tania Barber, Wimmera Diggers at War 1939 – 1945 - Previously Cat No 3640
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, N.A. McLennan, R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Marnoo Sub-Branch, Victoria, Brief History and Records of Sub-Branch 1930 to 1963 Past and Present, 1963
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, State Emergency Council, Air Raid Precautions Manual of General Training, 1941
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Coffee Palace and Soldiers memorial 1950's
Taken Cnr Main & Victoria StreetsPhotograph of Soldiers Memorial in front of Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel, at Corner of Lower Main Street and Victoria Street.From Joan Britton (Taylor) Nee Ellisstreetscape, ww1, ww2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Costume - Costume and Accessories, Cotton Frock 1946, 1946
During World War 2 A Popular Girl Quest was held - At a social evening for entran Gwen Kingston ( Boisen) . A raffle fr a dress length ( No Coupons) was held. I was the winner. I had this frock made up early 1946. Joyce DowsettCotton Frock Floral Patternww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Large framed photograph, Alwyn Till
Alwyn Till was killed in action in Belgium on 20th August 1944. He was 23 years old from Mitcham.alwyn till, ww2, airforce -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Tankard, Unknown
WWII historical significance from the African CampaignWWII African Campaign brass tankard from 1943 describing various battles carried out by the 8th Army. Possibly trench art.Engraved with various battles carried out by the 8th Army. Also engraved with The North African Campaign ends on the 13th May 1943.ww2, second world war, world war 2, world war ii, tankard, mug, african campaign -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medals, WW2
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Military Medals, 1939 to 1945
3 Military Medals WWII with ribbons. 1939-1945 Service Medal; 1945 Defence Medal; and 1939-1945 War Medal.Medals are inscribed with VX12390. Name of recipient A.J. Bond. ww2, world war 2, war medal, defence medal, asm 1939-1945, australian service medal 1939-1945, second world war -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Military Medals in Frame, ca. 1939 -1945
WWII historical significance.Medals were awarded to V501832 Cyril Theodore Hunt. Date of enlistment 24 Sep 1942. Date of discharge 18 Dec 1945. Served with 8th Australian Field Company (Royal Australian Engineers).Four WWII medals with ribbons. 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal, Returned from Active Service medal No. A273676 and RSL membership from 1959 No. V104624.V501832 CT Hunt.world war 2, ww2, second world war, medals -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Jacket, khaki, 1942
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 -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Equipment - Gas mask C WW2
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Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1950
As this photograph and certificate were received by the Museum with a collection relating to the Rutherglen Timber Mill, it is believed that he was probably an employee there before his military service.Black and white portrait photograph of a young man in military uniform, and a memorial certificateText of memorial certificate: "This scroll commemorates Flight Sergeant G.W. Addinsall Royal Australian Air Force held in honour as one who served King and Country in the world war of 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring the peace and freedom for which he died."industry, timber, timber mill, geoffrey william addinsall, world war 2, ww2, william addinsall, daisy addinsall, daisy bautovitch -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1939-1945
Black and white photocopy on A4 paper of a photograph of a group of Australian soldiers.Accompanying sheets identify some of the men in the photosoldiers, mornament, douglas, alf joyce, stan jackson, mccaw, pritchard, chappelow, shilston, burnett, mcgrath, kevin newton, max feldtmann, petts, grainger, newbigan, john mansen, garoni, robins, jones, hocking, lawford, martell, mcnamara, ron freeburn, garry howarth, morton, tom lappin, frank o'keefe, bruce nam, don mercer, mccormack, pigram, ernie aitken, cooper, john denner, richins, horsinton, mcfadgen, reade, carters, wwii, world war 2, world war ii, ww2 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1938 (Exact)
Black and white photograph of the band in procession, Major Joe Nott leading, during the ceremonial laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital. This one is an enlarged photographic duplicate of 449.6ahospital, foundation stone, parade, joe nott, joseph henry nott, nott family, ww1, wwi, ww2, world war 1, world war i, world war 2, croix de guerre, military cross -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1941
Don Brown, H.S. Moss, C.R. Meeking, Robert Bourke, G.H.EarpPhotocopy on A4 paper, of black and white photograph of a group of 43 men in Army uniforms in front of a public hallAt bottom of photo: "C.O. and Officers 22nd Batt VDC" On back of photo: Stamp identifying donor. Also at bottom on back: "3rd from right, 2nd row - Don Brown | 3rd from left in 3rd row (1st standing) H.S. Moss, Springhurst | 4th from left in 3rd row - C.R. Meeking | 4th from right in front row - G.H. Earp, Glenrowan | Robert Bourke, back row 4th from right (O.C. Chiltern)"don brown, moss, meeking, robert bourke, earp, 22nd battalion, volunteer defence corps, world war 2, ww2 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - RAAF medals, WW2
Sgt S.T. Wood was an RAAF Fitter/Armourer with overseas service. he served for 4 years and 3 months and was demobilised on 3 December 1945 This is the standard set of medals for a member of the Defence Forces in WWII with service in the islands to our north.Set of five service medals, with miniatures, in wooden cigar box, with leaflet on medal entitlements and Interim Discharge Certificate for 42333 Sgt S. Wood, RAAF. Consists of 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Stars are inscribed 42333 S.T.Wood on rear. The medals have the same inscription on the lower outside rim. Box has "S.T.Wood" and some other illegible characters scratched into wood on upper outside surface. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, mounted, Medals, VX8456 Alexander George Taylor
WWII significanceThis set of medals belonged to VX8456 Alexander George Taylor1939/45 Star; African Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Australia Service Medal; Greek War medalww2, ww two, world war 2, world war ii, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, WW2, Unknown
WW11 MedalsAustralian Service Medal 1939 - 1945, Defence Medal 1939 - 1945, War Medal 1939 - 1945.50054 R.S. Wright -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, WW2
Medals, replica, 5 mounted with ribbons. 1939/45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal.VX31174 W J Craigworld war 2, world war ii, world war two, ww2, wwii, 2nd aif -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Steel helmet (Warden ), Circa 1940's
Circa. 1940Steel inside completeLetter ( W ). printed on front of helmet.world war two, second world war, ww2, steel helmet, warden helmet, warden -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Hand Grenade, Manufactured between 1917-1972
Oval, black, metal, heavy, Red ring pullNo 36 M MK1 R.B.O 8-41 F.L.Hmills bomb, bomb, grenade, hand grenade, world war two, second world war, ww2 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Japanese Good Luck Flag, ca 1940's
Japanese Good Luck Flag was given to a soldier and was signed by dignitaries,family and friends often with short messages wishing the soldier victory,safety and good luck. We understand that it was deliberately dyed blue as they had lost the war and surrendered. This flag may have belonged to -Mr Sueji KOMAGI or KOMAKI Silk Dark blue flag with Red sun in middle. Appears to have faded and may have been dyed blue at later stage. Has faded. Many Japanese markings, inscriptions on the front of the flag. See 'notes' regarding translation.Many Japanese hand written inscriptions on face of the flag.Red sun in middle of flag 45cm in diameter. Believe message from people (relatives/community ) To Mr Sueji Komagi or Komaki. world war two, second world war, ww2, japan, japanese flag, japanese good luck flag -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - Japanese Invasion Money, ca. 1941
WWII historical significanceJapanese Invasion Money used in Malaya during WWII. Notes consist of 1 x 5 dollar, 1 x 10 dollar and 2 x 1000 dollars.The Japanese Government promises to pay the bearer on demand the value of the notes.second world war, ww2, world war two, japan, japanese currency, japanese war currency, malaya -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Print - RAN ships and personnel of WW2
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Discharge Certificate - VX77603 GNR Bernard Walter MAPLESON
Discharge certificate for VX77603 GNR Bernard Walter MAPLESONworld war 2, ww2, world war ii, wwii, discharge certificate, ras badge a323213 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - 50th Anniversary of the end of WW2 plaque
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Japanese Sword and Scabbard
Japanese sword and scabbard. Sword hilt has what appears to be an ivory inlay then is wrapped in cotton? twine. It also has brass decorations on each end of the hilt and a brass guard. The scabbard is made of metal with a brass tip, brass decoration on the mouth and brass carrying ring.japanese, world war two, world war 2, ww2, ww11 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Swagger Stick
Swagger stick consisting of a wooden rod with a brass rifle round on one end and a brass bolt(?) with a Major's Crown applied on the opposite end.ww1, ww2, swagger stick