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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 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Tobacco Tin, Early 20th Century
... Force during the Second World War.... and was presumed to be used by in the Defence Force during the Second World ...This tobacco tin was used by someone who indulged in cigarette smoking and was presumed to be used by in the Defence Force during the Second World War.Round, brown colour, tin materials with raised lettering on the tin lid and the base of the container.W.D. & H.O. Wills(Australia) Ltd Sydney Trade Mark, on the lid of the tin. Capstan Navy Cut FineTobacco, on the bottom of the tin.defence, ww2, personnel, tobacco -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A People at war, 1942c
... World War II... of the British people during World War 2. This copy distributed... during World War 2. This copy distributed in Melbourne. World War ...British wartime propaganda book relating to the war effort of the British people during World War 2. This copy distributed in Melbourne.72 p. paperback, black and white photographsHandwritten "Mavis Dalgrin" Rubber stamp "Hospiitality and Information Bureau for Australian and Allied Forces, 243 Collins St, Melbourne"world war ii, mavis dalgrin, great britain at war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Plaque - Digital Image, Australia Remembers plaque 1995, Briar Hill Primary School BH4341, 1995_
... " plaque, 1995, issued on the 50th anniversary of the end of World... Remembers" plaque, 1995, issued on the 50th anniversary of the end ...Photo of Briar Hill Primary School's "Australia Remembers" plaque, 1995, issued on the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2.Digital copy of colour photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 12/7/1943 - Special My War Part 35= Allies Hold Sicilian Beaches - Japanese Sink Hospital Ship (2 off), Local Nespaper Dated 12/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 35 (2 off)
... world war 2...Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 reporting on World War 2... Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 reporting on World War 2 Events - Special ...Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 reporting on World War 2 Events - Special- My War Part 35Local Newspaper dated 12/7/1943 report on Events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 35 (2 off)Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 - Special- My War Part 35 - (2 off) Allies Hold Sicilian Beaches - Japanese Sink Hospital Shiplocal newspaper dated 12/7/1943, world war 2, allies hold sicilian beaches -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - TThe Sun Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 - Special - My War Part 37 - Amazing Singapore Raid - The Krait Heroes - Hilter's U-boat Disaster, Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 37
... Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2...world war 2...Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2... Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events ...Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 37Local Newspaper dated 2/8/1943 reporting On World War 2 Events - Special My War Part 37Local Newspaper dated 2/8/1943 = Special - My War Part 37 Amazing Singapore Raid - The Krait Heroes - Hilter's U=boat Disasteramazing singapore raid - the krait heroes - hilter's u=boat disaster, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Specil My War Part 50, Local Newspaper Paper Dated 28/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 50 - Tokio Razed Jap Say - Sattered Dreams
... world war 2... reporting World War 2 Events... War Part 50 reporting World War 2 Events tokio razed jap say ...Local Newspaper Dated 28/5/1944 - Special - My War Part 50 reporting World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Dated 28/5/1944 - Special - My War Part 50 reporting World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Paper Dated 28/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 50Tokio Razed Jap Say - Sattered Dreamstokio razed jap say - sattered dreams, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53, Local Newpaer Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - Burma Horror War in The Mud
... World War... - reporting on World War 2 Events.../1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - reporting on World War 2 ...The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - reporting on World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 Special - My War Part 53Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - Burma Horror War in The Mudunconditional surrender by germans to all allies - burma horror war in the mud, world war -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Boots Pair
... War 2 and for some time after WW2 including the Korean War.... War 2 and for some time after WW2 including the Korean War ...Boots were standard issue to Australian soldiers in World War 2 and for some time after WW2 including the Korean War.The boots have been included with the mannequin until boots of teh correct pattern can be located representing the period 1903-1921Boots, Brown leather with leather sole, Leather lacesTo be added when the boots are more closely examined next time the mannequin is disassembledboots ankle -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Work on paper - Sketch, Corporal Francis John Papworth, Some Independent Attitudes - Katherine 1942, June-July 1942
... second world war... whilst serving in Katherine, Northern Territory during World War... as part of the family collection. soldiers wwii world war 2 second ...Drawing done on location by Francis John 'Curly' Papworth whilst serving in Katherine, Northern Territory during World War Two. This work of soldiers is significant as a work produced by a serving soldier on location during WWII and is a unique example of an artistic work showing the men and their surroundings at the time. Strong provenance as part of the family collection. Pencil sketch on white paper of three bare chested male figures, two left profile and one rear view. All attired in shorts and boots. Information relating to the figures and location are written on the work. Signature right hand corner: Papworth 42. Written in pencil at top of page: Some Independent Attitudes/Katherine N.T. 1942, June/July Working in the Q Store. Beneath each figure written in pencil and ink left to right: Figure 1: Maj Percy Black Adamsom Esq. (in blue ink below: Perc Adamson Dec) Figure 2: Reg Moggins, working on his Birthday too! (in blue ink below: ?) Figure 3: You can't mistake this one either! (in blue ink below: Con Nugent, Dec)soldiers, wwii, world war 2, second world war, artists, wartime, francis john papworth -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate The Call to Arms Cpl H. E. Swan, Circa 1946
... world war 2 certificate... E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President... E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President ...This certificate recognizes the contribution of Corporal H E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President, councillors and ratepayers of the Warrnambool Shire.A link to a local person and is representative on many given to soldiers of the district.Coloured certificate mounted on a metal backing and covered with a plastic type material. It has a photo of the king flanked either side by flags at the top with the flags of the Australian states and other countries of the Commonwealth placed in a border of green gum leaves on brown. Shire of Warrnambool, Signed by Albert Henderson, L* Crawleyworld war 2 certificate, warrnambool shire, corporal h e swan -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Warrandyte Historical Society, Dr. Mary Kent Hughes, Lieut. R.A.M.C. London 1940, 1986
... served in the second world war and published several books.... in Warrandyte. She served in the second world war and published several ...Dr Mary Kent Hughes (nee Cantwell) lived in Warrandyte. She served in the second world war and published several books.7 leaves ; 30 cm.kent hughes, mary -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Farnborough Report No. Aero 1765: Model tests of flame damping screens for the Spitfire, and analysis of the results, July, 1942, Also addendum to above, Farnborough Report No. Aero 1765
... Created during the middle of the Second World War (1942... the middle of the Second World War (1942) about tests undertaken ...Created during the middle of the Second World War (1942) about tests undertaken on flame damping screens for the exhausts of the Supermarine Spitfire. spitfire, farnborough, royal aircraft establishment -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Air Publication 1665A Volume I: Albacore I Aeroplane Taurus II Engine or Taurus XII engine
... World War Two... World War about the Taurus II engine fitted to the Albacore I... during the Second World War about the Taurus II engine fitted ...A manual created by the Air Ministry during the Second World War about the Taurus II engine fitted to the Albacore I Aeroplane.albacore, air ministry, taurus ii engine, world war two -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Photograph, Auxiliary Ambulance, Circa August 1941
... second world war... in the Second World War. Photographs AHSV646 and 647 show interior... for use as an auxiliary ambulance in the Second World War ...This truck was fitted out for use as an auxiliary ambulance in the Second World War. Photographs AHSV646 and 647 show interior stretcher layoutBlack and white photograph of commercial truck fitted with stretchers in the back THE MUTUAL STORE LIMITED FLINDERS STREET MELBOURNE 12.150second world war -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Fear 9 Div Cav
... World War Two... in North Africa, Syria and South West Pacific during World War Two.... and South West Pacific during World War Two. World War Two WWII Fear ...The 9th Division Cavalry Regiment served with distinction in North Africa, Syria and South West Pacific during World War Two.Framed display of photograph and medals of Trooper George Fear 9th Division Cavalry.VX56755 Tpr George Reginal Fear (Baldy) 9th Div Cav Regtworld war two, wwii, fear, 9 div cav -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Handbook of advice for civilians in war time
... second world war...A handbook, most likely from the Second World War... for war. second world war WW2 civilians home front ...A handbook, most likely from the Second World War that outlines what civilians should expect and how they can be ready for war.second world war, ww2, civilians, home front -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program, Australia Remembers 1945-1995: Jagajaga commemorative march & service 1995, 23/04/1995
... , on the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2, known as "Australia... for the 1995 commemorative march and service, on the 50th anniversary ...Program for the 1995 commemorative march and service, on the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2, known as "Australia Remembers 1945-1995".4 p. pamphlet, black text anzac day 1995, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Pan books, The White rabbit, 1954_
... world war 2... in organising the Resistance in France during World War 2... in France during World War 2 f. f. e. yeo-thomas world war 2 Pan ...Account of Wing Commander F. F. E. Yeo-Thomas' work in organising the Resistance in France during World War 2268 p. pbk.f. f. e. yeo-thomas, world war 2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER 1944, Guinea Gold, 26th February 1944
... Newspaper with general information of the Second World War... information of the Second World War including stories of various ...Newspaper with general information of the Second World War including stories of various campaigns and political articles. There is a racing guide for the Flemington races.Yellowing newspaper, four pages, small photo on front page"Special New Britain Edition" "Guinea Gold" "Vol.2. No. 100 In The Field, Saturday, Febuary 26, 1944" "NOT FOR SALE"newspaper, headlines, photo