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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, B & W, C.1942
The photo shows Joe Battilana VX47314 carrying a wounded Bill Jeffers VX52782, Refer Cat No 147 for Jeffers service details, refer Cat No 2463P re details on the German Soldier.Original photograph B & W rectangular shape showing a Australian soldier carrying piggy back style another soldier, a German soldier is walking with them carrying some of their equipment.photographs, german, wounded -
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Literary work - LETTER & TELEGRAM, C.1941
The letter is re Bill Jeffers handing the telegram to the lady as they passed through Sunshine for Sydney to embark. Bill Jeffers VX52782, refer Cat No 147 for his service details..1) Letter blue ruled lines, rectangular shape written in black pencil. .2) Telegram reddish brown colour, rectangular shape print in blue hand written entries in black pen..1) “4 Withers St Sunshine W.20, Yours sincerely Joy Smart”. .2) Main points, “Mrs W Jeffers Stanhope, left Darley Camp Friday night, Bill 11.40am, 26.6.1941”letters, telegrams -
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Programme - RACE PROGRAMME, C.1941
Item in the collection of Bill Jeffers VX52782, refer Cat No 147 for his service details.Race Programme paper photostat copy 14 pages some blank, details of 2nd AIF Race Meeting on camels and donkeys at Barbara Camp in Southern Palestine. Camels and donkeys have comical names to suit the times.progammes, paces, barbara, palestine -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - POEM, TOBRUK, C.1941
Thomas James Morgan sent the copy home, he served in 2/12th Aust Field Artillery Regt. This copy was in the collection re Bill Jeffers VX57282, refer Cat No 147 for his service details.Poem, copy of pasted onto card, print in black with surround.“VX17773 Driver T.J.Morganliterary work, poems, tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GREAT COAT, A.G.C.F, 1987
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No556101, Collection.Army issue khaki officer's great coat in woollen cloth with a green inner lining. All buttons are brown plastic. Buttons are missing from epaulettes. Two side pockets with flaps. White maker's label is sewn on the right inside. A white calico identification label is sewn on the right inside at the bottom of the coat. This label is to be removed upon issue. Rear vent can be closed with buttons.On manufacturer's label: 'A.G.C.F., VICTORIA, 1987 (upwards arrow), ARMY NO, NAME'. Handwritten in black biro on manufacturer's label: '556101 CHAPLAIN T.B. WILLIAMS'. Handwritten on issue label: '38345/1A 20561 M, WILLIAMS T.B.'.army chaplain, uniform, great coat, major thomas b. williams -
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Souvenir - GLASS, DECORATIVE
Clear port glass, engraved with Florence Nightingale lamp, Queens Crown and writing.1980 - 1990 Royal Australian Nursing Corps Assn - Pro Humanitate. Commemorating a decade of comradeship and service.souvenir, wine glass -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - GLASSES, DECORATIVE
Glasses given by the 2/8th ARM RGT ASSN. The 2/8th Armoured Regiment was an armoured regiment of the Australian Army. It was raised for service during WW2, being formed in July 1941. it deployed to New Guinea in 1943 but did not see any action before being disbanded in February 1944.Two clear wine glasses with stems. Engraved writing and picture of a tank.2/8th Arm Rgt Assn.souvenirs, glasses, 2/8 arm rgt assn -
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Accessory - STERILE FIELD WOUND DRESSING, Multigate Medical Products P/L, 30 July 1997
The pack contains bandage, inner bag.Field dressing, khaki canvas wrapped rectangular shape, sealed, all information re use on one side in black print.Front cover- "Sterile Field Wound Dressing" Back cover - "Directions for use".field dressing, accessory -
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Uniform - UNIFORM, ARMY NURSES, ADI Bendigo, 1991 - 1990
Capt Linda Elliott F236731 Summer Service Dress. Nurses - Refer Cat No 4308, 4775.8, 1. Shirt - short sleeved, polyester and cotton, light khaki. 2. Trousers - wool/polyester, light khaki.1 & 2. Handwritten on makers label, black ink ELLIOT F 236731.uniform, nurses -
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Uniform - TROUSERS, WORK DRESS, A.G.C.F, 1987
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Green Army issue work trousers with adjustable waist band, two side pockets, two button down hip pockets and two button down thigh pockets. In addition there are five button down belt loops. All buttons are green plastic. The waist band is secured at the front with a button. Fly is a button down type. A green manufacturer's label with black printing is sewn on the inside back of the waist band.Handwritten in black texta on inner waist band: 'TOM WILLIAMS' Printed on manufacturer's label: 'A.G.C.F., VICTORIA,1987 (upwards arrow), WAIST AND SIZE, 84/94R, 8405.66.029.6610, ARMY NO, NAME'.army chaplain, uniform, major thomas b. williams -
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Uniform - SHIRT, WORK DRESS
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Green cotton drill long sleeved army work dress shirt featuring epaulettes and two button down breast pockets. a light green manufacturer's label is sewn onto the inside of the shirt's neck. Shirt is closed with six buttons.Printed on manufacturer's label: 'illegible, SIZE 40/89, illegible, SERVICE NO., NAME'.army chaplain, uniform, major thomas b. williams -
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Accessory - TABLETS, HEXAMINE, Australian Defence Industries
1 & 2. Box contains 4 compressed hexamine tablets for cooking. 3. Box contains 3 compressed hexamine tablets for cooking. 4. Box contains 3 small pieces of hexamine tablets for cooking.1,2,3,4, - RECTANGULAR CREAM CARDBOAD BOX, BLACK PRINT. All information re use on one side in black print.accessory, equipment, cooking -
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Uniform - BELT, SAM BROWNE
1. Leather belt, brown colour, brass coloured metal buckle with brown leather sliding keeper, brass coloured 'd' rings attached to side of belt. 2. Leather belt, brown colour, brass coloured metal buckle with brown leather sliding keeper.Nilleather belt, uniform, sam browne -
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Equipment - COOKING SET
1 & 2, pot, stainless, round shape with handle. 3. pot lid, stainless steel, round shape with handles which swing out.equipment, dixie cooking set -
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Card - CARD, CHRISTMAS, c1939-1941
Refer to Cat 5109PThis is a folded cardboard card. Inside is a black & white photo of a volcano. Printed on the inside page within the card are the words; " With all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year". On the front cover is a drawing of palm trees, ocean and a ship with the words "Greetings from New Guinea" is printed in black ink. The card has a small piece of purple wool acting has a decorative binder.Written in ink, on the inside page is - "From E H Hildebrandt VX25591 10-12-41" ww2, rabaul, new guinea, christmas card, souvenir -
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Document - ENVELOPE
See Cat 5109P This is a standard size envelope. It has swirly faint pattern printed all over it. it has a blue rectangle on top left hand corner with words "By Air Mail Par Avion". It has a rubber stamp in top centre "Australian Imperial Force passed by censor 307." In the censor's stamp is written 1941-41. The addressee is Miss M Phillips, Beverford P.O. Victoria via Swan Hill, Australia. There is a signature on the left side that looks like RGR Parkhill.ww2, airmail, censors -
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Letter - LETTERS
See Cat 5109P1, 2 sheets of airmail paper, from VX25591 17 Anti tank Btn B Troop Rabaul, Dated 21 October 1940, signed by Ted. Written in ink. 2. 2 sheets of airmail paper, from VX25591 17 Anti tank Btn B Troop Rabaul, Dated 2 December 1941, signed by Ted, written in ink. 3. 2 sheets of airmail paper, from "Sat 18 April"115 Military Hospital, Ward 10A Heidelberg, signed by Ted, written in pencil, Dated in ink as April 18, 1942. All three letters are to Marjorie and also signed by Censor, ParkHill.ww@, rabaul, romance, letters, troop ships, censors -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph, 1942
This refers to the WW2 service of VX25591 Edward Hildebrandt.This is a small black & white photo. It portrays a couple walking on a footpath arm in arm. The lady is wearing a coat and hat, She is carrying a small bouquet of flowers and a hand bag. The soldier is in an Australian Army uniform wearing a slouch hat.On the rear of the photo, written in ink is " Marjery (Phillips) and Ted Hildebrandt in Swanston St. Melbourne. The year 1942 is written in a different pen.ww2, photo -
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Headwear - BERET, BERET MNFRS PTY.LTD
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, CollectionNavy blue felt beret with green and clear plastic liner. A white calico manufacturer's label is sewn into the lining. Band is black binding with black ribbon for adjustment. Four ventilation holes in the side of the beret. A metal Australian Army Christian Chaplain's badge is attached to the front of the beret.On badge: 'INTHIS SIGN CONQUER' On manufacturer's label: 'BERET MNFRS PTY. LTD., VICTORIA, (upwards arrow), DSN 8495-66-012-4671, SIZE 58'headwear, beret, army chaplain, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS, Australian Comfort Fund
See Cat 5109P1-3. Three page letters written in ink. The paper has the Australian Comforts Fund letterhead in red ink (RSL, Salvation Army & YMCA) - addressed to "My darling Marjorie" signed "From your loving boyfrien Ted". He mentions - Anniversary of the day the Japs "chased us out of Rabaul" air raids. He is in Victoria at time of writing. 4-5. Two page letter written in ink to "My Darling from "Love and kisses" Yours Ted. The letter is written from Goodnight, via Tooleybuc NSW 29 - 9 -1942. He mentioned farming, Bendigo and an electric iron surprise. 6 - 8. Three page letters on Comforts Fund letterhead paper. Written at 107 Con Depot, Ballarat. To "My Darling Marjorie" from "Love and Kisses" Yours Only Ted. He mentions weather, chocolate soldiers, Americans, Guadalcanal, here in Ballarat.ww2, romance, ballarat, americans -
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Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, ADI, 1991
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Khaki peaked officer's cap with brown leather hat band fastened with gold coloured buttons. Each button features crossed swords, a kangaroo and a queen's crown. The lining is polyester and clear plastic with a brown leather sweat band.Printed in black on the plastic lining below a logo (black triangle enclosing a target shape): 'ADI, SIZE (upwards arrow), 56, VIC, 1991'.headwear, peaked cap, major thomas b. williams, uniform -
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Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, Australian Government Clothing Factory, 1988
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Khaki officer's peaked cap with brown leather hat band fastened with gold coloured buttons. Each button features a map of Australia under a queen's crown. Attached to the front is a metal Australian Army Christian Chaplain's badge. The lining is polyester and clear plastic with a brown leather sweat band.Printed in black on the clear plastic lining: 'AGCF logo, AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT CLOTHING FACTORY, SIZE (upwards arrow) 55, VIC, 1988'army chaplain, headwear, uniform, peaked cap, major thomas b. williams -
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Letter - LETTER, AIR MAIL
See Cat 5109PThis is a foldable Air Mail letter card. The cover is printed in blue ink. It has a One Penny stamp attached with a Post Office Stamp. The stamp is Australian with the image of the Queen. On the front is the censor's stamp "Australian Military Forces. Passed by censor 537". Signed by unknown. Inside the letter is addressed to "My Darling Loved One" From VX25591 Pte E H Hildebrandt, 13th A.D.B. N.T. Forces. It ends with "From your loving Sweetheart & Husband. First Line he mentions receiving a letter 4-3-45. Tex xxxww2, romance, civilian life -
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Equipment - COOKING STOVE
One burner stove. M1950Green metal Gasoline cylinder, stainless steel burner, brown plastic on/off switch, three metal legs fold out from bottom of cylinder.M-1950equipment, cooking, stove -
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Headwear - HAT, SLOUCH, MOUNTCASTLE, 1991
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. -
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Headwear - HAT, SLOUCH, Bardsley Hats, 1991
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 -
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Letter - COLLECTION OF TELEGRAMS FROM TED TO MRS HILDEBRANDT
See Cat 5109PThis is a collection of Commonwealth of Australia - PMG Dept typed telegrams. 1. To M. Phillips - "Sign" at Heidelberg Hospital, Malaria, Ted, stamped 19 Oct 42. 2. To M. Phillips - "Sorry can't come till Monday love Ted, stamped 26 ? 1942. 3. To Mrs E.H. Hildebrandt "Arrived safe in Adelaide this morning Love Ted, Stamped 23 Aug 1945. 4. To Mrs E H Hildebrandt "Leaving Adelaide at four thirty in the morning. Love Ted 25 Aug 1945. 5. To Mrs E H Hildebrandt "At Terowie going North tomorrow. Love Ted. 6. To Mrs E H Hildebrandt "Leaving about Sunday by plane. Love Ted 27 Sep 45. 7. To Mrs E H Hildebrandt "In Adelaide home seven" Love Ted ? Oct 1945 8. To Mrs E H Hildebrandt " Still in Adelaide" Love Ted 4 Oct 45. 9. To Mrs E H Hildebrandt "Still in Adelaide" Love Ted 5 Oct 45.ww2, end of war, coming home -
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Banner - HAIL ANZACS BANNER, C.post WW1
Item appears to be all WW1 names, they are all being investigated to determine a possible area people were fromBanner, linen cream coloured with hand written names in black, sketches of plant motives, building, boardered with blanket stitching. Both sides are written on.“Hail ANZACS, Fight for Freedom, keep the home fires burning”anzacs, banners, ww1 -
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Uniform - UNIFORM, RAAF, Australian defence Industries, 2004
Uniform issued to John Michael Giffard No 0327699 RAAF, served EOD Aust Army Training Team Iraq Rotation 8..1) jacket, navy blue wool/polyester yellow metal buttons, light blue and black stripes on lower sleeves. .2) Trousers wool/polyester navy blue colour. .3) Shirt, cotton light blue short sleeves RAAF insignia on upper left sleeve.. .4) Belt webbing style navy blue with yellow metal buckle.uniforms, raaf -
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Uniform - JACKET, ARMY SERVICE DRESS, Australian Government Clothing Factory, 1987
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Australian Army khaki wool jacket with green polyester lining. Gold coloured plastic buttons with Army Christian Chaplain's insignia. Each lapel has a plain gold coloured metal crucifix attached. Captain's pips on each epaulette. There are two button down breast pockets and two button down side pockets on the jacket. Inside pocket on the left hand side. A white calico manufacturer's label is sewn onto this pocket.Printed on the manufacturer's label: 'A.G.C.F., VICTORIA, 1987 (upwards arrow) ARMY NO, NAME'. Handwritten in black ink on manufacturer's label: '556101, CHAPLAIN, T.B. WILLIAMS'.uniform, service dress, army chaplain, major thomas bruce williams