.2) Certain it is the military cemetery in Tobruk North Africa.1) Photo , colour,framed showing "Rats of Tobruk." Memorial window" in St Johns church forest st Bendigo. Image shows a dove of Rats of Tobruk badge with the lord under frame is wood stained with gold edge. .2) Sepia colour photo showing large military cemetery.photography, photograph, religion - christian, memorials, military history

The Bugle was played by the British over 2000 times to warn of impending air raids in the Middle East. When a new electronic siren was installed Bill Nicholls souvenired it and carried it in his haversack until he reached home. William Bona Nicholls No VX36468 2/24 Batt 9th Div. enlisted on 12.8.40, embarked 16.11.1940 for the Middle East, promoted L/Cpl 8.5.1941, served in the Seige of Tobruk, El Alamein and Middle East Campaigns. He was taken POW at Derna and escaped after 8 hours. Embarked for Australia 1.2.1943 and disembarked Melbourne 25.2.1943. Embarked for New Guinea 1.8.1943, hospital 5.12.1943 with Degue Fever, rejoin unit 9.12.1943, served in the Lae and Finschafen campaigns. Promoted Sgt 11.2.1944, embark for Australia from Finschafen 28.2.1944 and disembark Brisbane 7.3.1944. Evacuated to hospital 16.3.1945, appears to be Anxiety State. Discharged from the Army 3.9.1945 with the rank of S/Sgt.Copper & brass army bugle with nozzle & holding chain.Main section of bugle has: a lettered crest, & Besson & Co, London, 1940musical instruments - wind, military history, bugle, tobruk

.1) 2/23rd Batt AIF Patch used from 1942-46. .2) If viewed as a diamond shape white over red it is possibly 2/24th Batt AIF. Items belonged to Frederick CARLETON VX33476. Refer Cat 142 (medals) for his service history. .1) Felt colour patch, T-shaped; light blue, dark blue on grey. .2) Felt colour patch, square; diagonal white and red on grey.uniform, army, colour patches

Medal issued by Polish Government to all forces who served in Tobruk, WW11, with Polish forces. This medal was issued to Frederick Lloyd CARLETON VX33476, 2/23rd Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 142 (medals) for his service history..1) Polish medal connected to Tobruk, has white eagle on front, four-pointed shape; on blue, black, green, white & red cloth ribbon, metal bar at top. .2) Red leatherette case lined with red velvet and white satin. In Polish, on rear of medal, "1939 Polskie Sily Zbrojne na. Zachoozie 1945" (Polish Armed Forces in the West) In relief on front of ribbon - "Tobruk" White eagle on front is national symbol of Polandnumismatics, medals, military, containers

Citation to Frederick Lloyd CARLETON VX33476. The Cross of Action of Combat Forces in the West. Issued by Republic of Poland, 8-98-12, Warsaw, 26th day of June, 1998. See also, 143.2. Medal issued to all members of armed forces who served with Polish forces in Tobruk in WW11. Refer Cat No 142 (medals) for his service history. Booklet, red, leatherette covered. Issued to Frederick Carleton. Polish language. Insignia on front in gold.Eagle emblem on front cover. Inside, printed words in Polish. Circular raised stamp on second page.documents, military history, tobruk, polish

Item kept by Colin McMURRAY VX33785, 2/12th Field Regt 9th Div. Refer Cat No 132 for his service detailsNewsletter, yellowed paper, typed in Black with small cartoon. Paper is the " TOBRUK TRUTH the Dinkum oil." Contents are taken from a BBC broadcast relating to War news. Frame is wood stained.radio broadcast transcript, military history, newsletters

Fredrick Lloyd CARLETON VX33476, 2/23rd Batt 9th Div AIF. Fred was one of ten to receive this special commendation signed by General Wavell. Refer Cat No 142 (medals) for his service history. .1) Framed certificate awarded to Cpl F.L. Carleton. Yellow background, black paint re an award for "good services in action in the Western Desert." Frame is wood cream colour .2) Photo, Sepia colour pasted on cardboard, Portrait of F.L Carleton. .3) copy of .2)photography, certificates, photographs, military history, army, commendations, documents

Typed copy of minutes of Inaugural Meeting of Vic Branch of the Rats Of Tobruk Association. .1) First part of meeting hrs. 8.30 pm Frid. 17th Nov. 1950 .2) Second part ending with signature of P.F.KEMP,State Secretary.documents, minutes, military history, army, rats of tobruk association

Colin George Odlum VX45898 2/23 Batt AIF, KIA 12.7.42. Refer 127.56, 128.2, 135.2, 136.2P.Items relating to Colin Odlum. .1) Copy of the inside page of Colin's diary, laminated. .2) Photo, B & W of Colin Aboard ship going to the Middle East. .3) Original newspaper clipping with 10 photos re casualties including Colin, set on black cardboard.photography, photographs, military history

The two cyclists were taken prisoner in North Africa. The prisoners gave the photo to Colin Odlum and the result was that the photo came back to Australia and given to William (Billy) Bird who loaned the photo to the Cycling Club in Bendigo. Colin Odlum VX45898 2/23 Batt AIF. KIA 12.7.42. Refer 127.56, 128.2, 137.3P. Bettie Bird refer 136.2, Billy Bird 1601. .1) Photo, B & W of two Italian men on Racing Bikes with building in the background. .2) Original newspaper article re Italian POW's and Colin Odlum on a black background. .1) On the rear faded writing re the two cyclists "POW's"documents, historical notes, photography, photographs, military history

The book belonged to Colin Lawrance McMURRAY, VX33785 Gunner 2/12th Field Regiment HQ Supply Column 9th Div AIF. Enlisted 8.7.40, barked 5.2.1941, disembarked Middle East 24.3.1941, posted to 2/12th Field Regt, served in the Seige of Tobruk, transferred to AACS 25.11.1941, graded group 3 Driver Mechanic 28.8.1942, hospital with lacerated scalp 12.11.1942, rejoin unit 8.1.1943, embark for Aust 22.2.1943, disembark Sydney 23.3.1943, serves then with canteen services, reclassified medically and discharged on 10.3.1944. The piece missing in the pocket book was caused by a piece of Shrapnel.Red-covered book, 127 pages. Useful information for soldiers. There is a piece missing at the top of the book with tattered sheets inside.Front cover: "The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book." Inside: "Col McMurray VX 33785 Gunner 2/12th Field Regt"documents, notebooks, personal effects, military history, army

Items souvenired by Andrew Keith Guy VX37836 2nd AIF. Refer 131P for service details also 129, 133.2, 134..1) Menu Christmas Day 1941 8th Aust. Lt. A.A. Bty, cardboard, brown.Laminated. .2) Menu, State Shipping Service "M.V. Koolinda" Good Morning Breakfast, paper brownish in colour. .3) Cross Country Race instructions on light brown paper..1) on rear: "Signed in ink by members of the unit" .2) Dated "26.1.1943" .3) Dated "Gaza 23.11.1941" documents, menus, leisure pursuits, racing, military history

The item was souvenired by Andrew Keith Guy VX37836 2nd AIF. Refer 131P for service details also 130.3, 133.2, 134. Solid Aluminium metal base with mounted knife/dagger, the blade is brass. Circular indentation on one side of base. Etched on blade is rough illustration of a hut and sun. Painted red and green dots on each side of blade. Etched on blade: "New Guinea"military history, souvenirs, metalcraft, arms, edged weapons

Item relates to Cyril John JOHNSON VX36298 died as a POW. Refer Reg No 3144 for his service history.Shire of Marong Sympathy Certificate to next of kin, WWII. Dated 1.12.1945. Off white paper with black print in black plastic frame. Shire of Marong red seal bottom L corner. Oval shaped black/white photo of Cyril John JOHNSON at centre bottom.certificates, sacrifice

Best and Fairest trophy won by Cyril Johnson of the South Bendigo Football Club in 1938. Cyril John JOHNSON VX36298 died as a POW. Refer Reg No 3144 for his service history.2 Handled silver cup with built in solid silver base. Lip of cup has rough serrated edge.S.B.F.C LENTEN MEMORIAL CUP BEST & FAIREST 1938 C. JOHNSONfootball, trophy, australian

Item relates to John Stanley HOWLETT No 2676 AIF. Refer Cat No 41 for his service history.Certificate of Appreciation by the Citizens of the Shire of Tullaroop to Pte John S Howlett No 2676 59th Battalion AIF 1914-5-6. Black & white certificate with red and white flags at top. 6 x dignitaries of the day are pictured. White border mounted, glass front, timber frame with gold inner border & ply backing.certificates, framed, shire

Leslie Iser, refer Cat No 337 for his service historyCream paper with black print attached to cardboard backing. Appointment by Governor General & Commander In Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia of Leslie Iser to Honorary Second Lieutenant on 12.3.1916.certificates, officer

Relates to Alfred Edward BOLAND 2nd AIF. Reg No 2473 for his service history.Black & white photo of 23 Australian soldiers in front of a corrugated iron accommodation. Mounted on hard, tan coloured cardboard.Printed top R: AEBphotography, military

An anthology of Australian & New Zealand Military poetry. Soft cardboard cover with front & back fold in flaps. White / gold / yellow print on front, spine & back. Cover illustration in glossy colour of a portion of a painting of military personnel. Small overlay of rosemary & wattle flowers at bottom front. 524 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated, black / white / colour photographs.books- military history, poetry, military poetry

Gunner by Richard Beilby first published in 1977. From back cover: Gunner is a war story that looks beneath the surface of violence and hatred, and brilliantly depicts the effect that fighting has on human relationships.Soft cardboard cover, yellow / black / white print on front, spine & back. Gold background, coloured painting illustration of 3 military personnel with buildings in the background. 377 pages, cut, plain, off white, no illustrations. Large print volume. Fiction? / biography with the exception of Gunner Lewis all the characters in this novel are fictitious.Blue marks on top R title page: “$1”books- military history, gunner, fiction

From forward: A celebration of 150 years of making the people of Sandhurst, Bendigo, the Loddon Mallee Region, etc much healthier.A pictorial history of the Bendigo Hospital. .1) Hard cardboard cover with glossy finish. 232 pages, cut, plain, glossy white. Illustrated with black / white photos, illustrations & posters. .2) Dust cover with glossy finish. .1) & .2) Gold / white print on front & spine. Covers illustrated in colour of a view of the Bendigo Gold District Hospital - undated, probably 1880's. books- military history, bendigo, hospital

.1) Box open, cardboard, dark green buckram, white paper lining, gold print on sides. .2) - .7) Hard cover book, cardboard, dark green buckram with gold print on front cover & spine. Pages are plain, cut, white, black print, black & white illustrations. .2) Volume 1 of 6. Unit & Location Indexes / Bibliography, Orders of Battle. 483 pages. .3) Volume 2 of 6. Headquarters, Infantry, Cavalry / Armoured & Intelligence Units. 605 pages. .4) Volume 3 of 6. Artillery, Air Defence and Engineer Units. 626 pages. .5) Volume 4 of 6. Medical and Signal Units. Box of 6 books. The Unit Guide / The Australian Army / 1939 - 1945. 654 pages .6) Volume 5 of 6. Aust Army Service Corps, Aust Army Ordnance Corps and Aust Electrical & Mechanical Engineer Units. 706 pages. .7) Volume 6 of 6. Womens Services / Volunteer Defence Corps / War Graves, Survey, Labour, Salvage / Military Policing / Recruiting & Training / Dental, Bath & Laundry / Veterinary & Animal / Movements & Transit / Pay, Records & Printing, Postal / Amenities & Canteens Units. 568 pages. books- military history, unit guide

Item relates to Leslie Raymond HUGHES. He initially enlisted in the CMF No V56193. Stationed in Geraldton he then transferred to the 2nd AIF No VX88615 age 23 years on 22.7.1942. He was discharged from the Army on 22.3.1946 ad a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Coloured certificate - The Call to Arms. From Borough of Castlemaine paying tribute to Leslie Raymond HUGHES who served in the World War 1939 - 1945. Top of certificate has a photo of King George between a Union Jack & Australian flag. Regimental badges are around the border & a red seal is bottom L. Signed by the Mayor, Councillor & Town Clerk. Certificate is attached to metal backing with heavy clear plastic.documents - certificates, military history - army, civic mementoes

Possibly belonged to Mrs Lindorph of Nyah.Hand tinted colour head & shoulders photo of 4 unknown WWI soldiers in jackets & head gear. Mounted with light fawn border & cream painted wooden frame with glass front & cardboard backing.Written in pencil on back: “Mrs Lindorph”photograpy - photographs-frame accessories, military history - army

Robert Joseph TULIP enlisted in the RAAF No 148496 on 12.4.1944 age 28 years. At wars end he re engaged in the Interim Airforce in 1946. He embarked for Japan as part of BCOF on 19.4.1947.He was discharged on 23.3.1949 holding the rank of Flight Rigger Leading Aircraftsman. (LAC). BCOF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan. He would have been entitled to other service medals.War Medal 1939-45 & ribbon with safety pin through.148496 R J TULIP (RAAF)medals, military, history

Frederick HAYES enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 28.6.1940 Regt No VX41213 age 30 years. He embarked with the 2/24th Bn on 5.2.1941 and disembarked in the Middle East on 23.3.1941. The unit was soon in Tobruk. He was hospitalised on 27.7.1941 with Otitis Media a serious Ear Infection. he was returned to Australia disembarking on 23.5.1942. He was discharged from the Army on 2.5.1943 holding the rank of CPL in the 2/1st SEC Aust Kit Store. Records show he was entitled to 3 other medals including the Africa Star.Australian Service Medal, court mounted, no rear pin.VX41213 F HAYESmedals, military, history

British War Medal, dark metal, round with bar at top. King George V on front.On front in latin around outside: GEORGEIVS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND: IMP On back: 1914 - 1918 Around edge: 23179 PTE A HOLLENS, ESSEX Rmedals, military, history

All Returned badges are individually numbered on the back and can be traced.Badge, brass, Returned from Active Service WW1, round shape with crown on top.Around edge: “Returned from Active Service & Issued by Dept of Defence” In centre: “AIF” Imprinted on back: “No 237619”badge, active service, military history

Sidney Charles ROUSE enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.12.1942 Regt No VX119373 age 28 years. He was discharged from the Army on 24.10.1945 with the rank of WO2 in the 2nd Aust Supply Reserve Depot AASC.The War Medal 1939 - 45 with ribbon attached.On front in Latin around outside edge: GEORGIVS VII GBR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE. IMP On back: 1939 - 1945 On outer edge: VX119373 S C ROUSEmedals, military, history

Ref Reg No's 2057P & 2058.3P.Army Book No 64. Soldiers Pay Book for use on Active Service. Relating to George Ross FREEMAN No 2485, 57th Battalion AIF. Contains details of pay & transactions.Written in green ink: "Next of Kin - Father G V Freeman 64 Barkly Place Bendigo".pay, military history, book