John Joseph MASON No 418670 Wireless Air Gunner (WAG) enlisted in the RAAF on 29.5.1942 age 19 years. After 5 Training postings he embarked for Canada on 15.1.1943 arriving 31.1.1943. He then did Training in Edmonton, Calgary and Mossank before embarking to England 21.10.1943 arriving 30.6.1943. After more Training at several postings he was finally posted to No 158 SQD RAF flying Halifax Bombers and commenced operational flying on 5.11.1944. He rose through the ranks to Flt Sgt on 31.12.1944 and then granted a Commission as F/O on 12.3.1945. He transferred to 466 SQD RAAF on 26.5.1945. His records are a bit sketchy but it appears he flew 11 Operational Sorties. His Commission was terminated on 19.3.1946. His brother Hugh who was also in the RAAF and home at the time told the story that when the aircraft was hit his mother new something had happened to Jack.Photograph, framed. Safe home. The frame is black smooth wooden type. A montage of 2 black and white photos and a description. Large photo shows 4 crew members standing in front of a damaged Halifax bomber. Small photo is of air crewman flying officer JACK MASON (WAG) of Bendigo. The story covers the raid that aircraft was on, how the side exploded out, and the crew members names.Rear has "From HUGH MASON and the MASON family"photography - photographs, raaf ww2, 158 sqd

JOHN JOSEPH COLLINS No 3483 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Battalion on 4.8.1915 age 18 years. Embarked for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 57th Bn 15.3.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, appointed Driver 18.4.1916, return to Australia 8.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 15.8.1919.Brown wooden framed, hand coloured portrait of AIF Soldier JOHN JOSEPH COLLINS in uniform. portraits, photography, aif

Thesis submitted by Morna Sturrock to fulfill the requirements for a Master of Arts degree, Monash University, 1 February 1992. The thesis details the role of Gilbert Dyett in the establishment of the RSL.328 page spiral bound book with clear plastic covers. Visible yellow card title page with black writing, back page is also yellow card. Pages have cut edges. Includes illustrations.Bendigo District RSL stamp on first page. First page: "Morna Sturrock, 4 Fairview Ave, Glen Waverly 3150 ph 5621624" "Presented to the Bendigo District RSL sub branch Inc on the memorable occasion of the RSL's 90th anniversary, 12 August 2006."books, dyett, rsl

Book describes the charge of the charge of the 4th LHR at Beersheba on October 31st 1917. Service details of each Light Horseman are included.128 page cut edged softcover book. White cover with colour illustrations with title and author's name in black print. Contains maps and illustrations.On title page "Donated by Warracknabeal Secondary College" and Bendigo RSL stamp.books, beersheba ww1

Documents letters home from Sgt Roy Whitelaw, 1st AIF 1914-1918.169 cut edged hardcover book. Colour images on front and back with colour illustrated dust cover. Illustrated end pages. books, military history

Two volumes detailing the story of the 57th, 60th and 57/60th Australian Infantry Battalions from 1912 to 1990. Donated by Frederick Ernest Addlem VX142253 57/60th Batt Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P.Both volumes of Hold Hard, Cobbers. Both are hardcover with illustrations and illustrated dust jackets. .1 288 page, cut edged. Brown buckram and brown dust jacket. .2 352 page, cut edged. Green buckram with green dust jacket.Both items, on front end paper "Presented from the 57/60 Battalion (AIF) Association to the Bendigo RSL by Fred Addlem 1996"books, military, ww2

Edited correspondence from the Gallipoli front line diary of CEW Bean.217 page, cut edged, illustrated hardcover book. Black buckram covers with illustrated dust jacket. Title in gold on spine. Illustrated end papers.On title page "Kath Watson 3566"books- military, documents diaries

254 page illustrated softcover book. Cardboard covers with B&W and colour photos. Title in black is in two tone brown strip in centre of cover. Biography of General Sir Granville Ryrie.Handwritten in blue on front end paper "Donated by Raymond Schilling" Red RSL stamp on front end paperbooks, biography

Hardcover book with dust jacket. Cover is dark green, dust jacket is maroon and turquoise with sepia photo of Neville Howse in uniform on right with pale Rising Sun badge behind.Sticker on title page "Francis W Dean BEM". Sticker also includes address and phone number.books, biography

Softcover book. Cover has title in black and sepia photo of four soldiers standing in mud on lower half.Written inside on first page "Geoff Enjoy love Solu May 2010"books, military history

Black hardcover with cream coloured dust jacket covered by plastic sleeve. Dust jacket has painting of a Bristol Boxkite biplane.On first page "Donated by Dennis Major" On title page "To ___ with very best wishes for Christmas 1980 From Eric"books, aircraft

Box used by Anthony Robert Cornelius to take beer cans to the movies of a night in 1 ALSG Vietnam. Refer 1874.2 for his service history. Ammunition box, steel, green colour, rectangular shape. Item has been hand painted with various cartoon characters, signs, rising sun, kangaroo, military logos. A carry handle one one end. On the inside is a hand written list re service from Kapooka, Malaya, Vietnam to Army Survey Regiment Bendigo.“3176333 A.R. Cornelius “Kellogg’s”arms- ammunition, containers - commercial

Item brought by Wesley Bertuch while on leave from Vietnam. Refer 1664.2 for his service history.Kimono, fine red cotton with oriental design on the rear depicting a winged dragon in five colours. Sleeves are elbow length. Includes a red cotton sash.costume - female, japan, souvenirs

This was not a promotional poster, it was printed for a bit of humour. Bought home from Vietnam by Geoff Murray, refer 638P for his service history.Poster. Vietnam. Poster printed during the Vietnam ear, colour showing a jet a top, Vietnam centre and a cartoon showing a soldeir on the move with explosions around him. The frame is wood, stained brown."Fly Far Far Eastern Airline - this vacation visit beautiful Vietnam"documents - posters / travel, frames, vietnam

Item brought home from South Vietnam by Brian Patten No A317583. Served Vietnam as a LAC with No 2 Sd RAAF 25.3.71 to 2.6.71, 35 Sqd RAAF 2.6.71 to 5.2.72.Yellow canvas with red lining made of aircraft safety equipment materials. Two carry handles.military equipment - bags, personal effects - containers, vietnam raaf

Hardcover book with brown cover and yellow dust jacket with simple line drawing of an Egyptian and Australian. Inside on front page is part of a leaf held down with sticky tape.Written on first page "Dear Rex Happy Birthday 1985 Love from Harry" "Mrs May Hall"books, military history

Hardcover book with dust cover. Dust cove has image of soldier with donkey in front of wooden cross grave markers. Back cover has image of Pte Frank Hudson and medals.Written on first page "R Schillerbooks- military, essential service - ambulance

Book is a biography of John "Cat's Eye's" Cunningham, an RAF night fighter ace.382 page black buckram hardcover book with dust jacket. Includes maps and B&W photos. Dust jacket is dark blue with black silhouette of an aircraft's tail with another aircraft in the background and text in white and yellow.books, military history, aircraft

Softcover, cardboard, pale green print and photo on white background. 34 pages with black and white photos. Biography of Major-General George James Rankin on the Australian Light Horse 1887-1957.Handwritten in black on title page "With the compliments of the Bendigo Historical Society, Jim Evans, President." RSL stamp on front end paper.books, military

Picture on cover is actually of Dick Henderson, New Zealand Medical Corps, who is often conflated with Simpson. Simpson was also known as Murphy, hence the title of the painting.Hard cover, blue buckram, gold print on spine. Dust cover, black print on front and spine, red print on back. Watercolour image of "Murphy and his donkey" on cover, black and white image of Australian stamp on back. 95 pages, plain, illustrations and black and white photos. Biography of John Simpson Kirkpatrick.Handwritten in dark blue on front end paper "Donated by Bgo "Y" Men's Club". Black RSL stamp.books- biography, military history - army

Sepia and maroon softcover. Photo on front shows soldiers seated in a trench.books- military history, army

Softcover, cover has black and white photos of three soldiers in top half and soldiers silhouetted on a ridgeline with reflection in water below in bottom half. Photos of three women on back cover.books, military history

Dark blue softcover with photo of a large group of soldiers on the side of a cliff near a bridge.Written on first page "Donated by Bendigo YMCA"books, history

Colour paper dust cover with picture of marching soldiers in shades of brown. 428 pages, illustrated with black and white photos and maps on inside covers. hard cover, buckram."Donated to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Walter Witmarsh"books, military history

Softcover with blue and white image of multi-storey buildings with red silhouette of barbed wire in front.On title page "Donated by Bgo "Y" Men's Club"books, military history

Softcover, cardboard, black and white print on front, spine and back. Sepia photo of soldiers on front and spine. 600 pages, plain, illustrated with black and white photos.books, military history

Copy number 207 of 500 printed. Has a sticker with address and other details of Francis W Dean BEM.Hardcover, black buckram. Black and yellow dustcover with black and white photo of a group of soldiers. 231 pages, illustrated with pen/ink diagrams.books, military history

Softcover, cardboard, red print of front and spine, black print on back cover. Black and white photo on front cover with colour Australian flag and silhouette of three soldiers behind. 192 pages, plain, illustrated, black and white photos. Biography of William McKenzie.On front end paper in blue "Copies of this book are available for purchase. Enquiries Mrs Barbara Evans 5446 7736 or Mr Ray Leevson (E'hawk) Secretary (Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee)" On title page in black "To RSL Bendigo from Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee" Black RSL stamp on front end paper.books, biography, religion

Hardcover, cardboard, pale grey-purple. "1917" title has black and white photo of barbed wire and clouds inset. 428 pages, includes black and white photos and maps and diagrams.Includes label with previous owners' names and address.books, military history

Includes label with previous owner's details..1 Hardcover, tan with black and white photo of soldiers inset into "1918" title.144 pages with black and white photos. .2 Donation letterbooks, military history