"PATHFINDER" A War Autobiography by Air Vice-Marshal D.C. BENNETT, C.D., C.B.E., D.S.O.. RAF WW2.Hardcover book. Cover - cardboard, dark blue color buckram. Gold print on spine. 287 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. Front and back end papers - owner's stamps. Front end paper - price notation.Front and back end papers - owner's stamp - purple ink "AIR CADET CORPS/ CITY OF BENDIGO SQUADRON. Blue ink "RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE/ MEMORIAL HALL BENDIGO" . Front end paper - price notation - grey lead pencil "4590/22/6"books, military history, ww2, autobiography, raf

"THE ALEXANDER MEMOIRS" FIELD MARSHAL EARL ALEXANDER OF TUNIS K.G., P.C., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.M., C.S.I., D.S.O., M.C.Hard Cover book. Cover - cardboard, brown colour buckram, with gold print on the spine. 210 pages - cut, plain, off white. Illustrated - black and white photographs, maps and line drawings. front end papers - owner's stamp.Front end papers - owner's stamp - purple ink "T. MITCHELL/ 91 Roslyn St/ BURWOOD, 3125, VIC"books, military history, ww2, autobiographies

Royal Australian Navy Uniform belonging to E Rayner. Sailor cap/lid belonged to LS MTP Ross.1. Jumper/Barathea - Long sleeve, black wool/polyester fabric. Insignia - left sleeve depicting rank - right sleeve - depicting category. 2. Trousers - bell bottom, black wool/polyester fabric. 3. Shirt - white polyester/cotton fabric, short sleeve, navy blue trim to square neckline. Insignia on left sleeve. 4. Collar - Navy blue with three white stripes, cotton fabric - lined. 5. Silk - black polyester fabric. 6. Bow - Navy blue cotton tape. 7. Lanyard - white cotton cord. 8. Lid - Sailor's cap - white plastic with black band with Navy blue chin strap.1 & 2. Maker's label - Red and white print. Hand embroidered red cotton "E. RAYNER". 3. Handwritten blue ink "44" on back of neckline. 4. stamped in black ink " E.W. RAYNER", makers label. 8. Handwritten, black ink "LS MTP ROSS" inside on crown. Tally band embroidered gold thread "H.M.A.S. CERBERUS' on black band.uniform, ran

Hard cover book set. Cardboard, red buckram, gold print on spine. Pages - cut, plain, off white. Illustrated - black and white and colour photographs, maps and illustrations. 1. Vol 1. The story of ANZAC 1 (Third edition) 662 pages. 2. Vol 2. The story of ANZAC (Eighth edition) 975 pages. 3. Vol 3. The AIF in France 1916 (Ninth Edition) 1036 pages. 4. Vol 4. The AIF in France 1917 (Eighth Edition) 1030 pages. 5. Vol 5. The AIF in France 1918 (Sixth Edition) 825 pages. 6. Vol 6. The AIF in France 1918 ( ? Edition) 1099 pages. 7. Vol 7. Sinai and Palestine (Eighth Edition) 844 pages. 8. Vol 8. Australian Flying Corps (Eighth Edition) 493 pages. 9. Vol 9. The Royal Australian Navy (Seventh Edition) 649 pages. 10. Vol 10. The Australians at Rabaul (Seventh Edition) 412 pages. 11. Vol 11. Australia during the War (Fifth Edition) 922 pages. 12. Vol 12. Photographic Record of the War. (Twelfth Edition) 753 pages (Glossy white paper).2. - .12) Black ink stamps [two] Title page "High School/ Library/ Eaglehawk" - School crest "EHS/Via AQUILEE" Back end papers - "High School/ Library/ Eaglehawk". 9. Felt tip pen marks on top of pages.books, history, ww1

Book - "Issued to mark the fourth Anniversary of the departure from Australia of the 17th Australia Infantry Brigade for Active Service".Soft cover book. Soft cover, cardboard. Gold and cream print on front cover. Burgundy coloured background. Front cover illustration -0 military coat of arms with the words 'IN WHICH WE SERVE" . 144 pages, paper, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black & white photographs, maps and illustrations. Book binding cloth tape on spine and stapled. Inscriptions - two on title page.Title page - handwritten, black ink " Estate/Mrs J. Crosbie" - Owner's stamp, black ink BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552.books, history, ww2, 1939-1944

Hard cover book. Hard cover - cardboard, blue coloured buckram, gold print on spine. 106 pages - paper, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black & white cartoons, sketches. INSCRIPTIONS AND MARKINGS PAGE BEFORE TITLE PAGE AND PAGE AFTER PAGE 106.Page before title page - Owner's stamp, black ink " BENDIGO DISTRICT RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 42/LONG GULLY 3550" . Page after page 106 - grey lead pencil - drawing of a circle with lines.books, history, biography, humour

John William HARKIN. No. 170317, Enlisted 27.06.44, Age 18. Discharged 6.12.48. Rank of LAC in 381 (B)SQD.1. Dress coat - navy blue colour wool fabric, black colour, cotton lining with beige colour cotton lining to sleeves. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank, emblazoned with the King's Crown and a Wedgetailed eagle in flight WW2. On sleeves - Australia shoulder patch with wings and a propeller patch. Right sleeve - gold, blue and red colour "British Commonwealth Forces" patch. Makers label back below collar. 2, Trousers - navy blue colour wool fabric, owners label inside back, 5 button fly. 3. Trousers - navy blue colour wool fabric, makers size label inside back, 4 button fly.1. Maker's label - red embroidery on cotton fabric "M TX/ Size 18". Handwritten black ink "HARKIN'. 2. Owner's label - black ink on cotton "HARKIN/JW/ R.A.A.F." 3. Maker's label - blue ink print on cotton "N384/1942/ SIZE 24". Maker's label on back of trousers - dark blue print on paper - "AIRMEN'S/ TROUSERS'/ 18oz/ Size 24/ Waist 37../ Height 5'9"to 5'10". Black ink stamp "I/ E.C."uniforms, raaf, ww2

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Shield shaped gold coloured metal badge with blue and white enamelling. Gold coloured centerpiece features three uniformed figures. A King's Crown with the number '99' is clipped to the top of the badge. Fastener attached to the back of the badge.Stamped on back: 'BADGE REMAINS PROPERTY OF THE LEAGUE'. Engraved on the back: 'V35086'badge, r.s.l., ian a. 'joe' lyons

Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Collection of five metal, enamel and plastic lapel badges. .1) Metal and enamel commemorative badge for the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Features gold coloured lettering and a sepia toned photograph in the middle. .2) Metal aircraft shape on a stick pin. .3) Metal biplane shape with press clip fastener. .4) Red and white plastic Canadian flag with press clip fastener. .5) Metal and enamel badge featuring an airplane and gold lettering. Press clip fastener on back..1) Stamped on back: 'PATRICKS, (02)6304700, SYDNEY'.badge, australia remembers, ww2, flag, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Pen and pencil set presented to Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons by Eaglehawk RSL on 14.11.1951. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record..1) Blue coloured hinged presentation box with cream coloured padded lining. Brass hinges and clasp. .2) Navy blue bakelite fountain pen with gold coloured nib and cap. .3) Navy blue propelling pencil with gold coloured tip and cap..1) Printed in brown on inside lining: 'Onoto'. .2) Printed on navy blue shaft in red: ' M 9in a circle)'. Stamped on cap clip: 'TCR' Engraved on cap: 'To Ian from Ehk RSL 14.11.51" .3) Engraved on cap: 'To Ian from Ehk RSL'accessories, writing equipment, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons, memorabilia

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Eleven gold coloured circular plastic buttons each featuring a Christian army chaplain's raised insignia. On the reverse is a loop for sewing to a uniform.Stamped on the reverse: 'STOKES MELB.'army chaplain, army uniform, major thomas b. williams

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Fifteen gold coloured circular plastic buttons each featuring a Christian army chaplain's raised insignia. On the reverse is a loop for sewing to a uniform.Stamped on the reverse: 'STOKES MELB.'army chaplain, army uniform, major thomas b. williams

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.a pair of round cuff links in gold coloured plastic. Each is embossed with a Christian army chaplain's insignia. Attached on the back is a brass pillar and round plate for securing to a shirt cuff.Stamped on the back of each link: 'STOKES MELB.'army chaplain, major thomas b williams

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Brown felt Australian Army slouch hat with left hand brim pinned up and secured with a brass clip. A gold coloured plastic Rising Sun badge is attached. The seven fold khaki puggaree has an Army Christian Chaplain's badge attached on the front. The hat has a brown leather chin strap and brown leather sweat band.Stamped on the sweat band in gold lettering: '(upwards arrow), MOUNTCASTLE, 1991, MADE IN AUSTRALIA, 57'. On the Rising Sun badge: 'THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY'.headwear, slouch hat, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams.

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Australian Army felt slouch hat with seven fold khaki puggaree. A brass clip is on the left side to allow for the brim to be pinned up. No chin strap. Brown leather sweat band on the inside.Stamped on the leather sweat band in gold lettering: 'Bardsley hats, 1991 (upwards arrow), FURFELT, 57'slouch hat, headwear, major thomas b. williams

The star, commonly known as a 'pip' is derived from the Star of the Knight Cross of the Military Division of the Order of the Bath. Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Eighteen officer's rank insignia featuring a gold coloured star. In the middle of the star is a red circle with the motto 'Tria Juncla In Uno' inscribed. Surrounding this circle is a green laurel leaf wreath. On the back of each insignia are two metal pins to which are attached press clips for fastening to epaulettes.Stamped on the back in raised lettering: NICHOL, MELB'army chaplain, military insignia, major thomas b. williams.

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams No 556101 Collection.Five Army Christian Chaplain's Hat/beret badges. Each features a silver coloured Maltese cross surrounded by a gold coloured wreath and topped with a gold coloured queen's crown. In the centre of the Maltese cross is a purple coloured quatrefoil on a gold coloured background. This is encircled with a purple coloured ring with the motto ' IN THIS SIGN CONQUER' inscribed in gold coloured lettering. On the back of each badge are two metal pins to which are attached press clips for fastening to a hat or beret.Stamped in the each: 'STOKES'army chaplain, christian army chaplain, major thomas b. williams, hat badge

In WW2, this badge was issued to the nearest female relative, that has a service member abroad. Each star on the bar is for a serving member. Badge A293587, was issued to GREEN, C. Of 'Morneve'. Leopold street, Kangaroo point, Inverloch, VIC. Her relationship is noted as (S) sister of Denis and (E) of Annie. The two stars were for these Defence Force members:- V315242. BOURKE, Denis Patrick. Discharged 1 APR 1946 of the 39 WORKS Coy. VF389600. BOURKE, Annie Irene. Discharged 15 FEB 1946. Unit was Aust. Womens Army Service. A circular silver badge. Around the circumference are oak leaves. At the top is a Royal Crown. In the center of the badge is a map of Australia, which is surrounded by a leaf pattern. Between the two rings of leaves, are the words "to the Women of Australia". Suspended beneath the badge is a rectangular silver bar. On that bar are two gold stars.On the rear is stamped the number A293587.mothers badge, ww2

Issued to Roy Thurlow, refer collection Cat No 4688P. This badge issued if person did not serve outside Australia.Badge, metal, gold colour, crown at top followed by depiction of wings, rising sun and anchor, rear has a pin attachment with raised and stamped letteringOn front,”SERVICE AUSTRALIA”. On rear stamped, “984272”badges, awards, service australia

The RSS&AILA was the name of the RSL in 1956, called Returned Sailors and Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia. The Australian Imperial Service of Women’s Auxiliary of the RSL was formed by mothers, wives, widows, sisters, daughters and aunts of men who served in the Australian Imperial Forces in the First World War (1914-1918). The auxiliaries grew from this beginning to raise money for the welfare of men and women who served and their widows and families. In Victoria, the RSL Women’s Council of Victoria is headquarters for Auxiliaries throughout Victoria. The aim of Women’s Council is to support the Auxiliaries, in assisting the Returned & Services League to give a helping hand to Service Members, their families and the wider community. RSL Sub-Branches and their Women’s Auxiliaries work together towards the same goals. As of August 2015 there are 64 Women’s Auxiliaries with approximately 1250 members. The Lara Ladies Auxiliary was disbanded in September 1952, due to not enough members to continue the auxiliary (the ladies from the beginning becoming too old – First World War). Those left promised to continue to support the RSL in all its future activities, which the ladies continue to do today as members and Associate members. Here is the last entry, dated 8th September, 1952: “Since our last meeting our President Mrs Marshall has passed away. It was decided that as there is not enough members to continue the Auxiliary the Lara Sub Branch was requested to have the Auxiliary disbanded. Assistance was promised the League by the ladies present in all its futher activities.” There were four present at this meeting. Signed by P. Walker, Hon Secretary and Treasurer.This badge is of historic significance as it represented a badge held by a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the RSL in 1956.A metal circular badge with outer blue rim with words R.S.S.&.A.I.L.A. Women's Auxiliary. Inner gold circle has blue Australian flag. At top of badge is 56.On the reverse side of the badge is the stamped number 6965

Medallion awarded to Robert McIntyre Buchanan, Dux of Ballarat College Junior School 1923. Robert (25/07/1909 - 1/11/1998), son of Mr R McI Buchanan Town Hall Hotel, Brother of Jack and George; entered Ballarat College 14/2/1922. Socially significantLocket-style medal with chain ring at top, gold on silver shield with ornate wreath around sides and bottom. Inscribed on front: R B / 1923 Inscribed on back: R M Buchanan / DUX / JNR SCHOOL / BALLARAT / COLLEGE Stamped on back: STG. SILVERrobert-mcintyre-buchanan, dux, ballarat-college-junior-school

Royal Australian Air Force officer’s cap.Navy cotton drill peaked cap with black crossgrain band around exterior. Two black eyelets sit above band on either side. Black patent leather chin strap attached by two gold buttons on brim, slightly misshapen. Embroidered patch carrying a red velvet and metal crown (Queen Elizabeth II era) with blue, green and red embroidered knots mimicing jewels, sits above a gold eagle above now tarnished gold leaves. Interior sweatband in patent leather with plastic layer on top interior, underneath which is a manufacturer’s label with red ink. Strip of folded newspaper (H06.2) inserted inside interior sweatband.Label reads “M.TX/SIZE 6 7/8/A [broad arrow] F/MADE IN AUSTRALIA”. Black ink stamp on inside of sweatband reads “M. TX” inside a circle and “S19/[broad arrow]”raaf, royal australian air force, officer

Lloyd Charles Brind, born 7/09/1882, entered Ballarat College 6/02/1893. This book was donated back to the school by Mr McCallum, July 1964 and added to the Ballarat College Library. This may be Mr R A McCallum, parent of school during the 1960s and father of Keith (1964), Stuart (1967) and Peter (1974). At some stage it has been stamped with the Tam O'Shanter Ballarat Book Club stamp. It also has a handwritten signature on the title page and half-title page 'N. V. Warol" ?Marled brown calf-bound book with gold border and school crest on front cover, six compartments to spine with gold patterning to five and title in 2nd compartment; book plates inside front coverBook plate inside front cover: school crest / Languages / Fourth form / Second prize / Awarded to / L Brind / Christmas 1896lloyd-charles-brind, book prizes, mccallum

Prize awarded to Bruce Rogers for Industry in 1952; Bruce boarded at the school 1946 - 1953. Light blue/green cloth covered book with gold Ballarat College school crest stamped on front cover and silver lettering on spine Book plate on flyleaf verso: Crest / Ballarat College / Lower fifth Form / Industry Prize / Awarded to / B R Rogers / A F Sloan M A / December 1952 Principalbruce rogers, 1953, book prize, a f sloan

Colour painting of Menin Gate, Ypres Belgium at midnight by Will Longstaff, Australian Painter & War Artist. Printing mounted on white background with gold painted wooden frame, glass front & white cardboard backing.Black & white stick RHS front bottom & LHS bottom of backing: "No 70" Stamp on back: "Passchendaele Barracks Trust" passchendaele barracks trust, painting, menin gate

Hard, cardboard cover, mustard & yellow buckram with black & gold print on front & spine. Illustrated in black silhouette soldiers with field gun. 344 pages, cut, plain, beige. Illustrated with black & white photos.Handwritten in grey lead pencil on front flyleaf: “This book belonged to Alexander Steele, Father of Maude Mary Hanson nee Steele, Maternal G.Grandfather to Kenneth John Hanson” Handwritten in black ink on top of flyleaf: “A Steele” Bottom of flyleaf: “Donated by Ken Hanson” “RSL stamp”book, boer war

Hard cover, dark blue buckram. Gold print front & spine. Dust cover dark blue striped background with the George Cross with ribbon over black band in foreground. Rear view of George Cross on back section of dust cover. 151 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated, black & white photos, portraits of recipients.On front fly leaf handwritten inscription & two RSL stamps: "M R Birks 3 Timbertop Avenue Carlingford NSW, 2118 Australia" Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: "To Ray Birks from Leon Goldsworthy" books - reference, military history - army, george cross

Remember Them, A Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage. From front flap: Behind each of the thousands of war memorials in Victoria is a story of courage and sacrifice, of devotion to duty, and of a family's terrible loss. Hard cover, red plastic over cardboard, white print on spine. Dust cover silver, gold & black print on front, spine & back. Coloured image of a sculpture of two soldiers on front. End papers are red. 307 pages, cut plain, white. Illustrated colour photos & illustrations.Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: "Peter Ball", "RSL Stamp"book, heritage, wartime, victoria

Item donated in the memory of Regt No 3188 Sgt John Joseph MILBURN, Unit 15th M G Company, 5th M G Battalion, 1st AIF. Saw service in Egypt and on the Somme 1915 - 1919.Display of unit colours of WWI in the form of a Rising Sun. Printed on white background with drawings of Belgium, France, Gallipoli & Egypt in each corner. Decorations are listed each side of display. All decorations & unit badges are in regimental colours. Display has glass front & brown wooden frame with gold inner edge, fawn cardboard backing.Printed top: “Souvenir of the Greatest War” Printed at bottom: “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces” Stamped on back: “Passchendaele Barracks Trust”military history-army, documents-posters, passchendaele barracks trust

Items in collection re Sgt James Clarence WATT. Refer Cat No 3554.2 for his service records..1) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League metal badge with crown at top, white background, 2 gold figures in centre. 2 Attachment rings on back. .2) Returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League metal badge, a crown bearing 53 ( member year 1953) inside it at top, white background, 2 gold figures in centre. Attachment clip on back..1) Printed on red marking at bottom on front: “AUSTRALIA”, “Stamped: 80413” .2) Printed on red marking at bottom on front: “AUSTRALIA”, Stamped on back attachment clip: “A2920 2”rsl, membership, badges