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Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - RECRUITMENT POSTER WW2
AAMWS - Australian Army Medical Women's Service See also, Cat. No. 4529.2.1 - .4 Are all the same. Graphic Artworks with coloured ink. Paper. In the center is the image of a woman in uniform. In the background in green ink are images of soldiers in helmets with rifles with fixed bayonets, a Tommy gun and an Owen gun. Writing on the Poster includes: "IN WHICH WE SERVE" "The Proudest Job in Australia Today" "Join the A.W.A.S or A.A.M.W.S" awas, wwii, aamws -
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Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE 1916, C. 1916
Letters written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF from Training camps in England. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) letter, “ “YMCA, H.M.Forces On Active Service” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, hand written in black pen, dated. .2) Envelope, yellowish colour, green postage stamp, hand writing in black pen. .3) .4) letter, same as .1) different date and Camp..1) Main points, “Lark Hill Salisbury Plain England, 24th sept 1916”, “Dear Mother”. .2) addressed, “Mrs A.E.Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid” .3) Main points, “Hurdcott camp 23 Nov 1916”, “Dear Mother & ones at home”.letters, ymca, envelopes, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER WW1, C.1916?
The letter is from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF, dated 9.1.1916, it is doubtful if this is correct as he enlisted on 14.3.1916 and embarked for England on 1.8.1916. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s his service details.Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, double sided, dated.Main points, “France 9th Jan 1916”, “Dear Jim, from your affectionate brother Alf”letters, france, ww1 -
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Letter - LETTERS WW1, C.1915 - 18
Excerpts from two letters written by Pte Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his family at Terrick Terrick. refer Cat No 3183.3P for Alf’s service details..1).2) Letter, “YMCA, In the Field” letter head, rectangular shape, ruled lines, yellowish colour, Print in red & black, hand writing in black pencil, undated. .3) Letter, rectangular shape, ruled lines, yellowish colour, hand written in black pencil.letters, ymca, france -
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Letter - LETTERS WW1, C.1917
Letters from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his family at Terrick Terrick. Refer cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Letter, “YMCA, With the Australian Imperial Force” letterhead, yellowed, all printing in red & black, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated. .2) letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black pencil & ink. .3) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, unlined, hand written in black pencil, dated..1) Main points, “France Sun 11th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother”, “Always your loving son Alf” .2) Main points, “I remain your loving brother & son xxxx Alf (Love to all)” .3 Main points, “France Sun 18th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother & all”letters, ymca, france -
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Letter - LETTER WW1, 24.2.1917
Letter written by Alfred G Ferris to his Mother and family. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled pink lines, hand written in black pencil, dated“In France 24th March 1917, Dear Ones at home”letters, france 1917, -
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Accessory - IDENTITY DISC WW1, C.1916
John Michal Martin No 2396 49th Bn AIF. Refer cat No 4567.3 for his service details and true identity.Identity disc, aluminium, round with section with hole for thong or chain, stamped details on one side.“2396, J.M.Martin 49 BN A.I.F, R.C”identity disc’s, accessories -
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Letter - LETTER WW1, C.1917
Letters from Alf Ferris to his Mother at Terrick Terrick . Refer cat No 4183.3P..1).2).3) Letters, “YMCA with the AIF” Letterhead, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, print in red and black, handwritten in black pencil, dated, .2).3) is the one letter..1) “Belgium 14th Nov 1917, Dear Mother”. .2) “Belgium 22nd Nov 1917, Dear Mother”.letters, ymca, belgium 1917 -
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Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, C.1918
Both letters written to Mrs W Ferris in Terrick Terrick from her son Alf Ferris, refer Cat No 4183.3P.1).2) Field Service Post Cards, rectangular shape, light fawn colour, all print in black, stamped Army PO, top has Coat of Arms, details re use, hand written in black pencil..1) “2 OC 18” (2.10.1918) .2) “9 ... 18” Both Have, “A.F.A 2042. 114/GEN No./5248”post cards, field service, -
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Letter - LETTERS AND ENVELOPES, Both 1918
One letter is to “Jim and all at home”, the other to “Dear Mother” The letters are from Alfred G Ferris No 2156. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Addressed envelope, “On Active service” with hand written address and Field post Mark. .2) Hand written letter in pencil dated 6.1.1918. .3) Addressed “On Active Service” Salvation Army envelope. .4) Hand written letter dated 25.5.1918.france, letters, envelopes, aif, ww1 -
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Map - MAP of TOBRUK HARBOUR, 48 Survey Coy S.A.E.C, C.1942
Item in the Doug Dean 2nd AIF collection, refer cat No 4575PMap, laminated, “MAP T/1 SECRET TOBRUK”, shows Tobruk area and harbour, shows creeks, gullies, there are 20 marked installations in red, a rectangular section has been hand drawn on marked “E” & “F”,.At bottom RH corner, “HQ, RAF, ME, A1, 16 JULY 1942”tobruk, maps, ww2 -
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Map - MAP of NORTH AFRICA, C.1939 - 45
Doug Dean collection, refer cat No 4575PMap, German, North Africa, 1:500 000, all print in black and in German, map covers from “Tripolis” to Pt Said”, item appears to be two sheets glued together and laminated.maps, german, ww2 -
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Uniform - JACKET WW2, C.1939 - 45
Military issue, Alan Mason collection. Refer 3979.2Jacket, khaki colour, winter, complete with Rising Sun lapel badges, “Australia” shoulder badges, all buttons in place, sewn on tag inside for name, Regt No.Rising Sun badge and buttons all have, “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces” on.uniforms, jackets -
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Currency - CURRENCY, JAPANESE, C. 1942 - 45
Items souvenired by J.A McDONALD VX79511. Refer Cat No 2481.2Japanese occupation currency notes. .1) FIVE GULDEN, Dutch, green/white colours front and rear. .2) TEN GULDEN, Dutch, purple/white colours front and rear. .3) TEN ROEPIAH, Netherlands Indies, light purple/white colours front and rear. .1).2) Both have, “JAPANSCHE REGEERING” on. .3) “DAI NIPPON TEIKOKU SEIHU”.currency, japanese, occupation, ww2 -
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Photograph, C.1939 - 45
Doug Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575PPhotograph, B & W, shows Focsle and cabins of the ship, some decking and anchor.ships, ww2 -
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Card - CARD, CHRISTMAS, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, c 1939-1945
See Cat 4575P DeanThis card is made in two pieces. The outer is made of cardboard. The inner is made of stout paper. They are folded together and bound on the spine with light green ribbon. The front cover has a cutout in the shape of the Indian Sub continent. Through the hole can be seen a print of an Indian Fort. The words "Best Wishes" are printed on the bottom.Inside is written "To Mrs Waight - with Good Wishes for a Happy Christmas and a Bright New Year. love from Doug 1940.ww2, christmas, india -
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Card - CARD, CHRISTMAS, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd London, c 1939-45
Refer to Cat 4575P for details.This card is made in two pieces. The outer is made of cardboard. The inner is made of stout paper. They are folded in the centre. The two pieces are bound on the fold with a piece of light green ribbon. In the outer card is a cutout in the shape of the Indian sub continent. This opening reveals a print of the Taj Mahal.Inside the card are the word: - "To Dorrie, with the best of Good Wishes for Christmas and the coming year. Love from Doug 1940"christmas, ww2, india -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1939-1945
Refer to Cat 4575P.Four small Black & White photos of scenes from India. They were initially a postcard size, then cut in half to make 4 small photos. 1. Marketplace - small stalls. 2. Market scene - lady carrying articles on her head. 3. Image of 4 buildings behind a fence. 4. Image of some donkeys at a waters edge.1.On rear has written : "Market at Deolali, India" 2. On rear is written "Market at Deolali, India" 3. On rear is written "Temple of Silence, on hill above rest camp - Deolali, India". 1940ww2, india, cultural -
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Booklet, The Herald Sun news Pictorial, BLUEY and CURLEY, C.1939 - 45
Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2.Book, “Bluey and Curly” front is in colour, 50 pages of cartoons all in black, rear two pages have adverts.bluey and curly, cartoons ww2 -
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Memorabilia - MONTAGE, FRAMED MEMORABILIA
Framed memorabilia of "WORLD WAR ONE /THE ANZAC LEGEND". Frame: Moulded timber frame, dark brown, coloured with gold painted inner edge. Glass front. Mount: dark green cardboard with gold inner individual mounts. Memorabilia: top - a colourised black and white photograph depicting a large group of soldiers on a pyramid. Middle: Collection of black & white photographs of various ANZAC locations. Lower section: Service and Bravery Award medals with two Rising Sun badges.Gold coloured information label within the mount with the heading "WORLD WAR ONE"AND "THE ANZAC LEGEND" with black printed information on back of frame - handwritten, blue felt tip pen "DONATED TO BGO RSL/ BILL YATES" .framed memorabilia, ww1, anzac -
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Booklet - SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY, Rats of Tobruk Association, SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION 1941 - 1991
See Dean 4575PThis booklet has a strong cardboard cover . Inside are 32 pages consisting of text, history, photographs. Inside the rear cover is a list of contributors.Nilww2, tobruk, rats assn -
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Booklet - BOOKLET WORLD REUNION OF RATS OF TOBRUK 1991, Rats of Tobruk Association, SING ALONG
See Cat 4575P Dean.Sing along Booklet. This is made of 3 sheets of A3 paper, when folded provides 12 pages. It is printed in black ink on white paper. The pages are stapled on the fold line. There are lyrics to 55 favourite songs.Nilww2, tobruk, 1991 reunion, songs -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS B & W
See Dean Cat 4575P.1. Scene showing bomb damaged building - location unknown,. 2. Scene of a harbour - showing water and buildings - location unknown. 3. A scene showing 4 Australian soldiers beside an ancient building (Roman). 4. A scene showing 3 Australian soldiers in front of a building wall. It is in a strong sunshine day, The soldiers are on a footpath. Two soldiers have peak caps, one has a slouch hat. All are wearing shorts.1. & 2. - Nil 3. On rear is written 1942 Baalbech, Syria. Bottom, Doug Dean. Jack 'Honesy' (Dec), Front - Bluey Pryor, Andy Crowbeck (Dec). 4. On rear is written - Palestine 1942. Jerusalem Rockfellow Museum. Windy Drow (son - Newbridge), Doug Dean, Brian Dongate QLD.ww2, syria, aust soldiers -
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Booklet, Rats of Tobruk Ladies Auxiliary
Refer Cat 4575P x 0.4 cmsBooklet, The covers are hard cardboard, Inside are 46 pages of recipes. There are staples on left edge with two staples. The cover is fawn coloured, black ink, showing the "Rats" badge. At bottom of front cover is the phrase "1980 World Re-union". The text pages are in black ink on white paper.Nilww2, tobruk, "rats" association, ladies auxiliary -
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Booklet - BOOKLET, MEMORIAL SERVICE from 1991, Rats of Tobruk et al
Refer Cat 4574PSeige of Tobruk WW2. Rats Tobruk Association.`Two sheets of A.4 paper, when folded provides 8 pages. They are stapled together with 2 staples. Print is black ink, The front cover has the emblem of Rats Tobruk Association. At top, banner has 1941-1991 50th Anniversary. Bottom banner has 10.4.41 - 7.12.41. The service was held in Hyde Park, Sydney.Nilthe service was held in hyde park, sydney. sunday 14 april 1991, 11am -
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Card - MENU CARDS - Dinner for Rats Association, Rats of Tobruk, 1991
Refer to Cat 4575PBoth the cards are of yellow cardboard folded. They both have the Rats of Tobruk Association badges on front. They are folded in the centre. Inside is the programme and menu for: 1. Welcome to Sydney dinner at UNSW. Thurs 11 April 1991 2. 50th Anniversary commemorative dinner at UNSW, Sat 13 April 1991Nilww2, tobruk, 50th anniversary, sydney -
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Letter - LETTERS WW1, 1919
Letters from Pte Alfred Ferris to his Mother and Family in Terrick Terrick Victoria. Refer cat No 4183.3P for service details..1) letter yellowed paper ruled lines, hand written in black pencil. .2) Envelope, Salvation Army On Active Service, 3 green postage stamps and 2 crossed flags. .3) .4) Letter, Salvation Army letter head, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil..1) “.......... Belgium Mon 7th April 1919, Dear Mother” .3) “Le Harve Sun 18th May 1919, Dear Mother and All”letters, envelopes, salvation army -
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Book - SCRAPBOOK
The scrap book is made of photocopies of letters and cards sent and received by Alf Ferris Terrick Terrick Victoria. Ferris collection, refer cat No 4183.3PBook, rectangular shape, cotton bound blue hard covers, 28 pages.Titled, “Stories from the tin trunk”scrapbook, photo copies, ww1 -
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Book - BOOK, AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS WW1, TRIOLI, Rosalie, "OUR SCHOOLS AND THE WAR", 2012
"The Great War profoundly touched the lives of Australian teachers, school children and local communities, and with lasting consequences." Cover - soft cover, cardboard, red and white print on front, spine and back on black and white, cover image. "The Rally Round the Flag" and "A School interior" Back cover image "School Physical Training Display" map of Australia. Pages - 364 pages, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black and white photographs. Handwritten inscription on Title page. Title page - handwritten inscription - black ink. "For the Soldiers Memorial / Institute Military Museum,/ with all best wishes/ Rosalie Triolo/ March 2018." books, schools, teachers and students, ww1 -
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Photograph - PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH, Vincent Kelly Bendigo, C.1942
Roy Leslie Thurlow, refer Thurlow collection Cat No 4688PPhotograph sepia tone of a soldier in uniform with a beret on, backing is fawn coloured cardboard,On front, “Vincent Kelly Bendigo”photographs, portraits, ww2