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Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
RSL Sub-Branch Charter
Framed Charter establishing The Doncaster Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Cream background with black lettering in a brown wooden frameThe Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, Victoria Branch, Doth Hereby Establish and Constitute the Doncaster Branch. Dated first day July 1920 signed by the President and Secretary -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Soldier's Pay Book, c1940
Soldier's Pay book continuation issued to John Strobel Green VX32816. Born at Wonthaggi on the 19/4/1913. These books were usually carried by the soldiers in their battle dress breast pocket. They note personal details, rate of pay and promotions, and the place in which the soldier was paid each fortnight – effectively plotting soldiers' movements in the Army. From the pay book GREEN enlisted in June 1940, at the age of 27, before embarking overseas on 5 February 1941 for the Middle East. Inside the rear cover are two photographs of GREEN. His mother Kate Green of Yallourn is listed as next of kin.Yellow covered booklet with black writing and Crest in the middle of the cover.Army No. VX32816. Pay Book No: C279807. Surname: Green. Christian Names: John Strobel. Unit: . Australian Military Forces. Soldier's Pay Book. Continuation.wwii, world war 2, pay book, soldier's pay book, army pay book, john strobel green -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Painting - On Patrol, n/a, c2002
Painting depicts a typical patrol by Australian soldiers, this time in open grasslands.Item is a realistically accurate picture of Australian Soldiers in the field.Original painting, in two pieces depicting Australian soldiers on patrol; also give an insight as to vegetation common within patrol areas at this particular place and time.Signature of painter.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed newspaper article, Boys from the North at Torquay Camp, 16 March 1940
1940 newspaper article showing collage of photographs of soldiers from Victorian north east towns whilst at Army training camp in Torquay during World War Two.Photographs depicting soldiers who enlisted from towns in Victoria's north east whilst at training camp in Torquay prior to deployment during World War Two.Black patterned plastic frame with dark grey mount over newspaper article depicting 10 photographs of soldiersWeeklyTimes, March 16, 1940 Boys from the North at Torquay Campyarrawonga, corryong, walwa, myrtleford, moyhu, wangaratta, tallangatta, wahgunyah, tungamah, st james, wodonga -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Women's Auxillary
The Returned Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Imperial League of Australia was formed in 1916 as welfare group to assist military personnel returning from the overseas active service. In 1965 the organization was renamed the Returned Services League of Australia and assists military personnel, and their families, both past and present. The Women's Auxiliaries assisted in the past with the work of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. and today assist with the work of the Returned Services League. (The K.G.Luke company was founded in 1925 and continued until the 1980s.)This badge is of interest as one issued by the Women's Auxiliary of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. It is not known if it has any connection to a local branch of the Women's Auxiliary. Small circular metal badge with dark blue circle around the edge and an Australian flag surrounded by a cream section. Pin on the reverse. Women's Auxiliary RSSAILA. ( Returned soldiers and sailors Imperial league of Australia)women's auxiliaries, returned services league of australia, returned soldiers, warrnambool history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1914 - 18
The name of the soldier is unknown ant present.Sepia tone photo of a soldier standing hands behind back, has bandolier over shoulder and wearing leather leggings, set on a cream coloured card with photographers details at the bottom.On the front, “The Crown Studios, vice regal photographers Sydneyphotographs, ww1 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
From the information on the back, the soldier in the photograph has been identified as Dr. Falkiner's son. Dr. Falkiner was a doctor who practised medicine in Sunbury. He built "Ardcloney" mansion in Macedon Street, Sunbury.A black and white photograph of a soldier from the waist up identified only as Doc Falkiner's son. Unmounted.written on back: Doc Falkiner's sonsoldiers, armed forces, uniforms, portraits, falkiner, - (dr), talma, photographers, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion A Company, c1940
Photograph of the 2/24th Battalion A Company featuring 24 soldiers numbered and most identified by name.Black and gold plastic frame housing enlarged copy of black and white photograph of soldiers in four rows each numbered with list of names below.At top handwritten - A Coy 2/24 Battww2, 2/24 battalion a coy -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Badge Lapel - AIF, D.J. King, 1942
Badge possibly sold to raise money for totally incapacitated soldiers of the Australian Imperial Forces during World War 11. 238 refers toHistoric because it is memoralibia from WW11. Social because it gives understanding as to how money was raised for incapicitated soldiers in WW11. It gives an understanding that everyone helped the cause and was involved in the war.Round brass lapel badge with enamel surface. Red outer border with black text. White inner with red and black text. Black rising sun logo. Small scroll on top with small ring for attachment (Around brim) TOTALLY INCAPACITATED SOLDIERS (Centre) A.I.F / 1942 (On back) -(Centre) 238 (around rim) D.J.King (maker)world war 2, australian imperial forces, incapacitated soldiers, d j king, numismatics medal military, l davies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket - Incapacitated solider - 9 sections - MMTB, 1960s
Prepaid MMTB tickets for use on MMTB services. Has the conditions of use on the rear. These were printed in sheets and torn off as needed by the issuing hospital or service for use by an Incapacitated soldier. Has been punched at section 6 on the inbound journey. The MMTB 1975 Sections and Fares book for example on page 86 advises that they were issued to ex-servicemen who have suffered the loss of an arm as the result of war service. Yields information about the type of ticket issued to incapacitated solider for free travel on public transport.9 section, dark green card, for an Incapacitated soldier, not numbered. tramways, trams, soliders, tickets, mmtb, sections, ex-servicemen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - TIN, HINGED, circa World War One 1915-1918
Uniforms worn by the soldiers in the illustration suggest that the item was used by Australians in World War One. Soldiers had to purchase the item.Rectangular hinged tin with a coloured illustration on the top. Illustration features three soldiers in an outdoor tented campsite. Illustration is bordered in black. Title in black and white lettering includes the text, CAMP POCKET CANDLESTICK./A SOLDIER’S FRIEND. Sides of the tin feature a yellow and green tartan pattern. Base of the tin is silver coloured with traces of the yellow and green tartan pattern. Inside of the tin has compartments for a candle and matches and a holder for a lit candle. Round hole in base is part of the candle holder. Candle and matches missing.personal equipment, candlestick, world war one, troop comforts -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1940
Image depicts a group of 5 soldiers all believed to be under 16 years who served with the 2nd AIF in the Middle East in 1941. VX56792 George COKER DOB 11/9/1921 - 2/24 Battalion - was wounded in action on 31/10/1942. SLUNINGS not listed as serving with the 2/24 Battalion. The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced sepia photograph of 5 soldiers seated and all wearing slouch hats Attached on rear - 2nd AIF Babes Middle East 1941 - All under 16 years Back Row - Laycock 2/21 / Unknown 2/23 Front Row - Coker 2/24 / Slunings 2/24 / Unknown 2/242/24th battalion, wangaratta, george coker -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with black and white image of a mother and daughter, with inset of a soldier, probably the father / husband. Front: "fond thoughts of you"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, mum, dad, daughter, photograph, black and white -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1940
Image depicts a group of 10 unknown soldiers from Wangaratta in Victoria On grey mount original black and white photograph of 10 soldiers in three rows all wearing army coats and slouch hats. Row of tents in back ground.Top left corner - Wangaratta Bhoy's" Attached to rear - newspaper article entitled "Wangaratta's Own" returns wangaratta, ww2, army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book Battle of Crete WW2, First published 2014
Documented stories of Australian soldiers who served on Crete and in the Greek CampaignHard cover book. The Battle of Crete , the Untold Story by Dina Gerolymou. Details of many Australian Soldiers who served on Crete in WW2.Contain photo and text. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, Post WW2
The soldier is Lionel Clarence Younghusband, initial enlistment No N199216, transferred to AIF No NX115868 age 22 years on 7.9.1942, date of death listed as 14.7.1943 while serving in 3rd ARMD DIV.Black & white photograph mounted on polished map of Australia mounted on timber rectangular stand. Photograph of a soldier in uniform.Hand inscribed on map - “Lionel NX115868 / 3rd Amd Div / AIF”photography-photographs, military history - souvenirs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Into The Mud
An original coloured painting showing a truck rolled over with its load rations on the ground. One soldier is holding a box and another soldier is drinking from a vessel.2 Transport Platoon RAASC South Vietnam. Rations on their way to Aussie troops in Nui Dat. One truck in the convoy swerved to avoid an American semi carrying ammunitions. The wheels found the soft muddy edge of the rice paddy, and ... into the mud!. My son Trooper barry "Jock" Tiernan is pictured as one of the men rescuing the load from the mud. the other soldier is Ray Heathcote, driver of the truck.painting, vietnam lest we forget, barry "jock" tiernan, ray heathcote -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, c1918
This black and white image taken of Australian soldiers at the Headquarters of the AIF Overseas Training Brigade based at Longbridge Deverell in Wiltshire England prior to distribution of Comfort Funds Xmas Boxes in 1918. One of the soldiers in the image is Private Llewellyn EVANS 5335 of the 24th Battalion. EVANS was born on the 9/8/1879 at Moyhu in Victoria. He was a farmer and enlisted on the 8/2/1916 at the age of 36 years. He embarked on the 1/8/1916 and was wounded twice, first in 1917 receiving a gunshot wound to the right leg and again in 1918 receiving a gunshot wound to the right arm and leg. He returned to Australia and was discharged on 30/4/1919.Sand Hill (Longbridge Deverill)- Sand Hill camp was built in 1914 to accommodate infantry units. Australian troops arrived at Longbridge Deverill in October 1917, when their Overseas Training Brigade was moved from Perham Down and established there to train soldiers who had recovered from illness and wounds for a return to active service. Brown timber frame containing photograph of large group of soldiers and band members in an open field.Distribution of "Comfort Fund" Xmas Boxes to A.I.F. Longbridge Deverall, March 1918 comfort fund, ww1, llewellyn evans, 24th battalion, longbridge deverill -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER
Photo of unidentified Australian soldier from WW1.Sepia photo of Australian soldier from chest up, in uniform, bandolier and slouch hat. The back is torn as it was stuck to another surface and ripped off, torn bottom left corner.ww1, photo soldier -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Looking back to a rural past, Tally Ho corner, 1986
Article on the Parsons Family of Tally Ho in the 1920s.Article on the Parsons Family of Tally Ho in the 1920s, and on Alan ('Pete') Angus, Australian Road cycling champion, deceased soldier of World War II.Article on the Parsons Family of Tally Ho in the 1920s.tally ho, blacksmiths, cycling, angus, alan, parsons, william -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Soldiers at Gallipoli
A photo of two soldiers working on tins and barbed wire at Gallipoli. One man is working with a strip of barbed wire on an anvil. They are surrounded by discarded cans. It was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of two soldiers working at Gallipoli.gallipoli, world war one, soldiers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Scrim, sweat rag
Standard issue cotton scrim/ scarf was used by soldiers in Vietnam. Colloquially known as a sweat rag.Olive green loose weave, cotton scarf. Material open square pattern uniform throughout with border in tighter knit on both sides of scarf.scarf, soldier, cotton, sweat rag, uniform, vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, c.2022
The four Soldiers from left to right are, Hedley Sampson VX71343, Alan Ball VX85724, Richmond Ball VX71333, Dave King VX71340, all from Cohuna. Refer Cat No 5588 re Richmond Ball, on that item Hedley Sampson's name is also on re 5th Docks Operating Company. Refer Cat No 5589P for Alan Ball. Dave King married Betty Ball.Photograph, sepia tone showing four Soldiers standing side on in a row.photographs, 5th docks, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, DEMOBILIZATION WW2, 8.1945
item Re R.T.Phillips VX113093, refer Cat No 3239P for his service details.Australian Military Forces Demobilization Procedure Book AAB 87 No 239161. Soft brown cover with black printing. The various pages in this book show the steps a soldier needed to take to be discharged. Several units & dates shown.Soldier: "VX113093, Cpl PHILLIPS Robert Thomas. Home Address Dingee, Vic. Issued: 21.9.45. From: District Accounts Office NT"books-manuals/reference, military history, demobilization -
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Diorama, 2015
This diorama is the introductory feature in the World War 2 Gallery - South West Pacific area. A private soldier is shown cautiously advancing down a jungle track outflanking Allied defensive positions1:1 scale diorama showing soldier of Imperial Japanese Army advancing through jungle in Malaya January 1942fall of singapore, 8th australian division -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, France
A photo of soldiers having a break or meal in France in World War One. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of soldiers in France during World War One.world war one, france, soldiers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1916
The card relates to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105, KIA (standing on the right) Refer 1893.2P for his service history and other collection items. The other soldier is George Lyonel Henson No 4823 enlisted in the AIF on 8..7.1915 in the 14th reinforcements 6th Batt age 19 years 2 months. Embarked for Egypt 7.3.1916, transfers to 58th Batt 19.5.1916, embarks for France 21.6.1916, promoted to Sgt 3.7.1916, transfers to 57th Batt 29.8.1916. During 1918 he attends Musketry and Corps school totalling 5 weeks. WIA 28.9.1918 GSW’s multiple and DOW’s the same day. His name and Heards is remembered on the Soldiers Memorial Institute Roll Bendigo.Photo postcard, sepia tone showing two soldiers in uniform standing. Writing on rear in purple pencil.“Dear sister, this is a photo of us both, pretty poor photo. If you have time you might call on George’s mother in Queen St, Mrs Henson 170 Queen St Bendigo”. photographs, postcards, heard -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1915
From information on the reverse side of the image, the soldier has been identified as Pte. T.C. Hildebrand/ F Coy. Geelong/ 9/10/15.An unmounted black and white photograph of a soldier in uniform identified as Private T. C. Hildebrand of F Company, Geelong 9 October 1915on back in ink: MRS BYRNE / YOURS TRULY PTE T.C. HILDEBRAND F COY / GEELONG / 9/10/15soldiers, armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, hildebrand, t. c. (private), byrne, - (mrs), george evans collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
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. Original painting polyvinyl acetate on hard board. Depicts five soldiers in vivid cobalt blue. The soldiers stand huddled together, one wearing an emu plume in his slouched hat, another has Corporal's stripes and one is holding a rifle. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details on print. "SIDNEY NOLAN - (1917 - 1992) Soldiers 1959". Sidney Nolan - embarked on a series of Gallipoli drawings and paintings which he completed over a 20 year period.framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - PHOTOGRAPHIC, C.WW1
In WW1 postcards often were prepared with actual personal photos on front. Identity of the soldiers is unknown.Various black and white photos of WW1 soldiers posing for formal photos. Primarily on the front of a postcard. Some cards from Australia and some marked from France.2. On back written "Lily K". 3. Message to "Dear L" from "Jack" 4. Message "With love, to Lilly from Stan Mac 19/9/17". 6. Message "With love from Jack xxx".postcards, ww1