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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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Brooch
... the Second World War. Often worn by female relatives, girlfriend... brooch airforce RAAF WW2 On rear of tail stamped STG SIL ...This badge is an example of 'sweetheart' jewellery from the Second World War. Often worn by female relatives, girlfriend or wife, the brooches were a symbol of pride, support and affection for a loved one serving in the armed forces. They could be purchased by the women themselves or given as a gift by servicemen Silver coloured metal brooch depicting soaring eagle with pin at backOn rear of tail stamped STG SIL - sterling silverbrooch, airforce, raaf, ww2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ANZAC COLLECTION: OUR LIVERPOOL BOYS
... World war 1...' telling the story of local people who enlisted in World War 1. 2... MILITARY World war 1 our liverpool boys booklet Cumberland Argus ...Book produced by Liverpool Council 'Our Liverpool Boys' telling the story of local people who enlisted in World War 1. 2 copies.Cumberland Argusmilitary, world war 1, our liverpool boys booklet -
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, -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping (copy), Diamond Valley News, War vet's keen eye, 1998_
... World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won an honourable mention... keen eye Copy of news clipping, black text and image. World War ...World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won an honourable mention for his photography in a Department of Veterans Affairs competition.Copy of news clipping, black text and image.clive cook, artists - greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Dick Mountford newspaper clipping, 1941_
... World War 2.... in action World War 2. arthur mountford ...Digital copy of a collection of newspaper clippings relating to Arthur (Dick) Mountford, wounded and missing in action World War 2.Digital copy of a collection of newspaper clippings.arthur mountford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Tribute to everyone's efforts, 26/04/1995
... world war 2... the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2 [1995... anniversary of the end of World War 2 [1995] at the Greensborough War ...The Jagajaga Australia Remembers service commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2 [1995] at the Greensborough War Memorial.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and image.greensborough war memorial park, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun News Paper Special Dated 24/ 5/ 1941 - My War Part 14 - Australians Fighting In Crete, Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Dated 24/5/1941 - Tragety At Crete
... Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Dated 24...world war 2 history...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - My War... In Crete Newspaper Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events ...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 14 - Dated 24/5/1941Local News Paper Reporting on World War 2 Events = Special Dated 24/5/1941The Sun Newspaper - Special - My War Part 14 - Reporting on Events - The Tragedy at CreteAustralians Fighting in Crete - Te Tragedy at Creteaustralians fighting in crete, world war 2 history, local newspaper dated 24/5/1941 -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Document - RSL SA Membership Card- W.D. Alsop, c. 1982
... in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.... served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War ...This object belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.This object has historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop.Rectangular green cardboard card folded in half. Front cover: RETURNED SERVICES/ LEAGUE S.A. BRANCH/ MEMBER Back cover: MOTTO:/ "The Price of Liberty/ is Eternal Vigilance" Interior: W. D. ALSOP/ MEMBER'S NAME/ Col. Light Gons (?)/ SUB-BRANCH/ MEMBER'S SIGNATURE/ CLUB NIGHTS/ MONTHLY MEETINGS/ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS/ (signature)/ ISSUING OFFICERcommando squadron, 2/10, alsop, rsl -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - War Medal- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, c. 1945
... second world war... service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.... and World War Two. alsop second world war ww2 wwii world war two ...This object was issued to William Donald Alsop for his service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.This object displays Historic Significance through its connection with William Donald Alsop, his service in the 2/10 Command Squadron and World War Two.The War Medal 1939-45 is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a lion standing on a fallen dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The riband is 32 millimetres wide with a 5½ millimetres wide Army red band, a 3 millimetres wide navy blue band, a 6 millimetres wide dark green band, a 3 millimetres wide yellow band, a 6 millimetres wide dark green band, a 3 millimetres wide Royal Air Force blue band and a 5½ millimetres wide Army red band. The forests and beaches of the Pacific are represented by the dark green and yellow bands respectively, while the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, the Armies and the Air Forces are represented by the dark blue, red and light blue bands respectively.On front of medal, above the lion: 1939/1945 On reverse of medal, in a circle around the outside: GEORGIVS VI G. BR. OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP:alsop, second world war, ww2, wwii, world war two, australian commando -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - Return from Active Service badge- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, c. 1945
... second world war... in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two.... who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two ...This badge belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two.This badge displays historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop, his service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron and the Second World War. This badge also has a strong provenance with paperwork proving its authenticity.Small metal badge depicting wings, rising sun, crown and anchorAcross the bottom of the badge: RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICEworld war two, ww2, alsop, commando, australian commando, second world war -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, (Early masters of modern architecture…)
... World War 2... post World War 2 in contrast to pre-war architecture... of modern architecture post World War 2 in contrast to pre-war ...Discusses the styles and aspirations of modern architecture post World War 2 in contrast to pre-war architecture (incomplete manuscript).Handwritten, quarto, 1 pagele corbusier, eero saarinen, modernism, world war 2, robin boyd, manuscript -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Canterbury Baptist Church, Names to Lives from World War II, 2016
... Names to Lives from World War II...world war, 1939-1945 - participation... and women leaving Canterbury to serve in the World War Two.... to serve in the World War Two. canterbury baptist church (vic ...Tells the real life stories of seventy-five local men and women leaving Canterbury to serve in the World War Two.Incl. bibliographical references (pages 239-240) and index. canterbury baptist church (vic) - registers, world war, 1939-1945 - participation, world war, 1939-1945 - victoria - canterbury, soldiers - canterbury - biography, war memorials - victoria - canterbury, canterbury (vic) - history, military, armed forces -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Certificate of Registration of Alien Seamen, Viktor Aaltonen
... Seaman interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World War 2... interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World War 2 Camp 13 ...Certificate of Registration of Viktor Aaltonen, Finnish Seaman interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World War 2Copy of Certificate of Registration of Alien Seamen. Includes personal details such as: name, date of birth, hometown, physical description and fingerprints.camp 13, finnish, finnish seamen, viktor aaltonen -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Certificate of Nationality, Viktor Aaltonen
... the Second World War... in the Australian Prisoner of War camps during the Second World War viktor ...Certificate of Nationality for Viktor Aaltonen, Finnish seaman interned in the Australian Prisoner of War camps during the Second World WarPhotocopy of a Certificate of Nationality. Black and white photograph of Viktor Aaltonen in top right corner.viktor aaltonen, finnish -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - trophy 3rd Div
... This trophy dates from before World War Two and was reused... from before World War Two and was reused by 8/13 Victorian ...This trophy dates from before World War Two and was reused by 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles post-war.Silver cup with heavy handles. Engraved on both sides. First presented in mid-1930s and later reused in 1959.3rd Military District Annual Competitions / Jumping in sections of four / 1933 17/19th Rgt / 1934 13th Rgt / 1935 4th Rgt. On other side of trophy: Pistol Shooting Championship / Donated by 8/13 Vic Mtd Rifles / 19593rd military district, light horse, pistol, jumping, shooting -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Hammer funeral
... Following a distinguished career in Second World War... in Second World War, General Hammer was Honorary Colonel 8/13 ...Following a distinguished career in Second World War, General Hammer was Honorary Colonel 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Single sheet, printed with program and personalities relating to funeral of Major General HH ( Jack ) Hammer.. Glued to light card backing.hammer, colonel, vmr -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Dr Longden's Residence 1938
... World War 2... World War 2, it was used as Army Nurses accommodation..... During World War 2, it was used as Army Nurses accommodation ...Dr Longden's Residence at 5 Errard Street North. During World War 2, it was used as Army Nurses accommodation.errard street, ballarat, longden, nurses, world war 2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Draft of a History of Australian National Airways, The Story of an Airline by George Farwell
... World War.... World War. Collection of loose leaf paper secured by a staple ...Draft history of ANA, following on from "Wings of Tomorrow". This chapter follows the development of the company after the Second World War. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Badge, Saluting their service, 1998_
... world war 2... to commemorate a World War 2 anniversary. No makers marks on this item.... possibly issued in the late 1990s to commemorate a World War 2 ...Small enamel badge possibly issued in the late 1990s to commemorate a World War 2 anniversary. No makers marks on this item.Metal and enamel badge with clip on back."Saluting their service"badges, world war 2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Shell Dressing, June 1942
... in the Vietnam conflict. Note that it was made in 1942 for World war 2.... in the Vietnam conflict. Note that it was made in 1942 for World war 2 ...The item is standard issue shell dressing as issued for use in the Vietnam conflict. Note that it was made in 1942 for World war 2.Small cotton shell dressing used by medics in the Vietnam conflict produced by Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd, Sydney June, 1942.Commonwealth of Australiavietnam, wound dressing, johnson & johnson, shell dressing, first aid, medical, bandage -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee Hugh Caffrey, c.1993
... in the second world war in the 2/12 Australian Infantry Battalion. Born... served in the second world war in the 2/12 Australian Infantry ...Two photos of Legatee Hugh Caffrey in 1995. Event and reason for the photo is not known. It is believed that he was Hugh William Caffrey with Service number VX120388 who served in the second world war in the 2/12 Australian Infantry Battalion. Born in 1921 in Maffra. From his medals, he served in the Pacific in the Second World War, as he has (from left to right) the Pacific Star, the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-45, The Australia Service Medal 1939-45, and last is the 1977 EIIR Silver Jubilee medal. A record of a legatee towards the end of his life.Colour photo x 2 of Hugh Caffrey.Handwritten on one '3R95-22 / 15 August 1995' the other has 'Hugh Caffrey' in pencil.legatee, comradeship -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Knitting for the Forces
... Knitting Handicrafts - history World War II... World War. This booklet dates from the Second World War... for the armed forces during the Second World War. This booklet dates ...This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This booklet dates from the Second World War and was produced by G.J. Coles Ltd. It contains patterns for garments that can be knitted for the armed forces.Knitting Book (front cover) - "Coles present Knitting for the Forces", WWII.COLES / PRESENT / "Knitting / for the Forces" / Containing Complete Knitting / Instructions for ... / 3 PULLOVERS, 1 CARDIGAN, / BALACLAVA, MITTENS, / SOCKS, SCARF, SKULL CAPknitting handicrafts - history world war ii, g.j. coles and co. ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Spruce up for streets (in Macleod), 21/10/2014
... winners from World War I and World War 2. In this article ideas... in Macleod honours Victoria Cross winners from World War I and World ...The Victoria Cross estate in Macleod honours Victoria Cross winners from World War I and World War 2. In this article ideas for improving the streets during the Anzac Centenary is discussed.News clipping, black text, colour images.Heidelberg Leader and date written on page.victoria cross, victoria cross estate macleod, macleod, war memorials -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Clydesdale War Memorial, 2018, 14/05/2018
... world war one... to commemorate local residents who served during World War One and World... Two. clydesdale clydesdale war memorial world war one world ...The Clydesdale War Memorial is an obelisk situated in the school grounds (now the Clydesdale Hall). It was established to commemorate local residents who served during World War One and World War Two. Colour photograph of the bush around Clydesdale, Victoriaclydesdale, clydesdale war memorial, world war one, world war two