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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - ANZAC COLLECTION: BISCUIT TIN
... of the images shown on the front described - Australian War Memorial... - Australian War Memorial colleciton. Short story about RSL also given ...Limited edition Anzac Biscuit in 1915 - 2015. Tin, with images of World War 1 personnel imprinted on side. The Anzac biscuit story is told on the back of the tin, and the source of the images shown on the front described - Australian War Memorial colleciton. Short story about RSL also given. Tin is black with sepia trim, red and white writing, all images in black and white.Modern Baking Pty Ltd, 140 Northcorp Boulevard, Broadmeadows, Vic.military, world war 1, biscuit tin -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1941
... Obverse: Negative Number: 022213/ purchased from Australian... of the Australian Imperial Airforce that was active during World War Two ...Taken in Syria in 1941, this photograph depicts Sergeant Theodore Arthur Horton, dressed in his military uniform, writing down a message to be sent by carrier pigeon. Standing next to Sergeant Horton is an unknown soldier, dressed in his military uniform, holding a carrier pigeon. Both man are standing in front of a large pigeon loft.The 1st Australian Corps Signals was a branch of the Australian Imperial Airforce that was active during World War Two. One of the tasked carried out by 1st Australian Corps Signals was to send messages through the use of carrier pigeons. Carrier pigeons were most commonly used by the Allied Forces to send messages from the front line trenches or advancing units.Black and white square reproduced photograph on rectangular archival paperObverse: Negative Number: 022213/ purchased from Australian War Memorial/ thumbnail 022213/ Syria 1941-12 Sergeant T A Horton of 1st Australian Corps Signals/ writing a message to be sent by carrier pigeon/ Reverse: 7992/ military album, beechworth, burke museum, military, world war 2, ww2, australian army, sergeant horton, theodore arthur horton -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Legging, 1939
... According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were... the-murray According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were ...According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were known to have used such leggings during the First World War, as were more well known units such as the Australian Light Horse.Brown leather cylindrical shaped legging with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior with a press stud. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the legging and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap, along with a shorter strap that is sewn into the top of the gaiter, passes through a buckle and is tucked under two final leather loops. Interior length of gaiter is stamped with manufacturer's name. Top of gaiter also carries a small metal hook, presumably to hold layers together firmly.Manufacturer's stamp "J OAKMAN/1939" on side "[broad arrow]/NB", the size "15" is also stamped.legging, uniform, world war ii, second world war, world war 2 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Legging, 1939
... According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were... the-murray According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were ...According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were known to have used such leggings during the First World War, as were more well known units such as the Australian Light Horse.Brown leather cylindrical shaped legging with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior with a press stud. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the legging and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap, along with a shorter strap that is sewn into the top of the gaiter, passes through a buckle and is tucked under two final leather loops. Interior length of gaiter is stamped with manufacturer's name. Top of gaiter also carries a small metal hook, presumably to hold layers together firmly.Manufacturer's stamp "J OAKMAN/1939" on side "[broad arrow]/AG", the size "15" is also stamped.legging, uniform, world war ii, second world war, world war 2 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Postcard, Imitators can't hurt the Dandies, c1911 - 1918
... in Australia throughout World War I. The Dandies were established... popular in Australia throughout World War I. The Dandies were ...Postcard advertising the Dandies, a collection of troupes, each of around a dozen performers that were popular in Australia throughout World War I. The Dandies were established in 1911 by Edward Branscombe.Unused postcard, yellowed white card printed in brown.the dandies, edward branscombe -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Postcard, I'm going to see the Dandies, c1911-1918
... in Australia throughout World War I. The Dandies were established... popular in Australia throughout World War I. The Dandies were ...Postcard advertising the Dandies, a collection of troupes, each of around a dozen performers that were popular in Australia throughout World War I. The Dandies were established in 1911 by Edward Branscombe.Unused postcard, yellowed white card printed in brown.the dandies, edward branscombe -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Legacy: the Australian way, 1956
... of Australian war dead.... of Australian war dead. Demonstrates international recognition ...Photocopy of an article by James A. Michener reprinted from the Reader's Digest, April 1956. Through anecdotal accounts the article details the services and support given to beneficiaries of Australian war dead.Demonstrates international recognition of "this extraordinary ex-servicemen's organization".One double sided printed A4 photocopy, folded to make 4 pages.legacy promotion, history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Wilcox, Craig, Memories and Memorabilia - Recognising and Preserving Australia's War Heritage, 1999
... of the National Archives of Australia referring to Australia's involvement... to Australia's involvement in the Boer War. Includes background political ...A guide to the collections in various offices of the National Archives of Australia referring to Australia's involvement in the Boer War. Includes background political history, some photographs and records of activities.military history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Craig Wilcox, The Boer War - Australians and The War in South Africa 1899-1902, 1977
... of the National Archives of Australia referring to Australia's involvement... to Australia's involvement in the Boer War. Includes background political ...A guide to the collections in various offices of the National Archives of Australia referring to Australia's involvement in the Boer War. Includes background political history, some photographs and records of activities.history, settlers -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Cartridge Shells x 4 (German Mauser and Australian SLR) WW1 and WW2, era 1905 onward
... x 7.62mm to suit Australian SLR. Used in both wars, WW1... in Australia with SLR Rifles WW1and WW2 7.62mm. used in both WW1 ...Used in German made Mauser in both WW1 and WW2. 8mm. Used in Australia with SLR Rifles WW1and WW2 7.62mm. used in both WW1 and WW2 by German and Australian troops. 2 x 8mm cartridge shells to suit Mauser - German made. 2 x 7.62mm to suit Australian SLR. Used in both wars, WW1 and WW2. 8mm shells, german made, both ww1 and ww2, 7.62mm australian slr -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Postcard (five of six)
... An embroidered postcard which was sent to an Australian... to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately ...An embroidered postcard which was sent to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully embroidered on silk framed with a cardboard backing. The design is of flowers, foliage and crossed French and English flags with the words "united we stand". -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Les Carlyon, The Great War / by Les Carlyon, 2006_
... Les Carlyon recounts stories of Australian soldiers during... of Australian soldiers during World War I. world war 1 les carlyon ...Les Carlyon recounts stories of Australian soldiers during World War I.863 p. black & white illus.world war 1, les carlyon, western front -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, RAAF 1912 Deperdussin Aircraft
... aircraft is retained at the Australian War Memorial as a symbol... aircraft is retained at the Australian War Memorial as a symbol ...In the early days of flying in France, Armand Deperdussin and his aircraft designer, M. Bechereau, formed the Societe Pour Appareils Deperdussin, and designed and produced Deperdussin monoplanes of advanced design for the period. In 1912, the Australian Government ordered from the British Deperdussin Aeroplane Company, two single-seat trainers, Type A with 35hp Anzani Y-type three cylinder engine. These two aircraft were in the first batch of four aircraft ordered by the Commonwealth Government (the other two aircraft were BE-type biplanes). The recorded cost of the Deperdussin was 480 pounds each. The serial number CFS 5 identifies this aircraft as the 5th Australian Military aircraft. It is the oldest existing Australian aircraft. either military or civilian. Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame with photo of the plane and pilot.RAAF AIRCRAFT 1921-1981. FIRST FOREBEAR The 1912 Deperdussin was the first military monoplane ordered for the RAAFs ancestor, the Central Flying School, Point cook.This historic aircraft is retained at the Australian War Memorial as a symbol of the nation's airpower genesis.deperdussin monoplane, australian military aircraft, lara r.s.l. australian flying corps, 1912 aircraft. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph (2 copies), Prisoners, Esdrealan Plain, abt 1918
... No B258 Australian War Memorial, Exhibition Buildings... Macleod melbourne ww1 palestine pow No B258 Australian War ...A black & white photo, showing a long line of prisoners under mounted escort on a flat open plain. There are three bodies in the foreground.No B258 Australian War Memorial, Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne. On back - 'Site of a battle between Indian Cavalry and enemy at Lejjun on Esdraelon Plain, also near site of Armageddon, Nazareth Hills in background. Prisoners captured during advance on Damascus'ww1, palestine, pow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, Australian Associated Press, Australian War Stories, 2015
... , AUSTRALIAN WAR STORIES” “WORLD WAR I AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE 1915... DAVENPORT, AUSTRALIAN WAR STORIES” “WORLD WAR I AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL ...Biography. Hard cardboard cover, blue with block spine buckram. Black print on front, white print on spine. Motif in black on front cover. 95 pages, cut, thicker paper, off white, illustrated with black & white photos & illustrations. Grey patterned paper end papers.Printed front cover: “6005 PERCY HENRY DAVENPORT, AUSTRALIAN WAR STORIES” “WORLD WAR I AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE 1915 - 1919” Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: “Dedicated To The Memory Of Percy Henry Davenport. A Son of The Bendigo Goldfields. Who Gallantly Served His Country In Both The First And Second World Wars. On Loan To The Bendigo Military Museum By His Son Robert Henry Davenport V.Viet Mobile 0419 764 013 April 2015” Cover motif: “Australian War Stories motif inspired by the seven iterations of the Australian military's Rising Sun Badge” Handwritten in black ink on p92: SUGGESTED READING, AS ROUGH AS BAGS THE 6TH BATTALION 1ST AIF”book, biography -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Card, War Damage Commission Australia - Certificate of Authority, Cr J.K.McCaskill, issued 14 July 1942
... War Damage Commission Australia - Certificate of Authority...Small Buff card issued by the Commonwealth of Australia War... by the Commonwealth of Australia War Damage Commission, under the National ...Small Buff card issued by the Commonwealth of Australia War Damage Commission, under the National Security (War Damage to Property) Regulations. This Certificate of Authority, Number V589, was issued to Ringwood Councillor J.K.McCaskill, Alexander Rd. Ringwood on 14th July 1942. Under the regulations, "..for the purposes of assessing FIXED PROPERTY & OTHER THAN FIXED PROPERTY Claims...", the bearer "is authorised to enter premises and inspect property in accordance with the Regulations" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - Booklet Royal Australian Survey Corps History, " The Royal Australian Survey Corps " 1915-1990, c, 1995
... Australian War Memorial History Conference to mark the 75th... Australian War Memorial History Conference to mark the 75th ...This article was presented as a paper to the 1990 Australian War Memorial History Conference to mark the 75th anniversary of the formation of the "Australian Survey Corps" on 1 July 1915. The Corps has since been renamed. Booklet, A4, 13 Pages, Cardboard Cover, Colour, Maps, Photographs, Black and White. Held together by metal staplesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, BADGE & RIBBONS, Amor Sydney, 541.2 1948, 541.1 & .3 1945-post war
... in Australia during the war. Robert Richard Pratt enlisted on 8.8.42....1) Medals, court mounted, set of )2) re R.R Pratt. 1. War... in Australia during the war. Robert Richard Pratt enlisted on 8.8.42 ....2) Badge, "Service Australia", means served only in Australia during the war. Robert Richard Pratt enlisted on 8.8.42. On discharge from the AIF 29.10.47 he was Sergeant in AHQ Cartographic Coy..1) Medals, court mounted, set of )2) re R.R Pratt. 1. War Medal 1939-45. 2. Australian Service Medal. .2) Badge, gold coloured, crown over wings, Rising Sun, anchor, "Service Australia" Clip on rear for clothing. .3) Service Ribbons as in .1).1) "VX85798 RR Pratt" .2) "1948-15418"metalcraft, medals, military -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster, Women of Queensland!: Send a man today to fight for you, c1914-1918
... An excellent example of Australian First World War... high-country An excellent example of Australian First World War ...An excellent example of Australian First World War recruiting posters aimed at women, rather than potential soldiers. The poster suggests that in helping defeat Germany, women were really defending themselves.During the First World War, governments needed to convince their citizens to contribute to the war effort. In the absence of radio and film, the poster was the most effective method of mass communicationDepicts a woman with arms raised, her clothing torn and right breast exposed. Two children lie dead on the round at her feet, while the town behind her burns. Full poster text: 'Women of Queensland! Remember how women and children of France and Belgium were treated. Do you realise that your treatment would be worse? Send a man today to fight for you'poster, ww1, women of queensland -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Thesis, Thesis 'Some of the Happiest Years of My Life, Oct-12
... Internment in Australia during the Second World War'. Sub-Thesis...: Child Internment in Australia during the Second World War'. Sub ...Thesis 'Some of the Happiest Years of My Life: Child Internment in Australia during the Second World War'. Sub-Thesis for Master of Arts (History) at Australian National University.tatura, child internees, child internment, documents, reports -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Australian Military Uniform - RAEME Corps, c1965
... during Australia's involvement in the Vietnam war. It was worn... was issued during Australia's involvement in the Vietnam war ...RAEME Corps was first established in 1942 when the Ordnance Corps and the Service Corps were combined. This uniform was donated by a RAEME member who served during the Vietnam War. The Corps began sending advisers to Vietnam in 1964 and this foreshadowed a massive build- up of RAEME personnel and equipment which peaked in 1971. The first direct RAEME support was provided in early 1965 as part of 1 Aust Logistic Support Coy (1 ALSC). Prior to 1971 the RAEME elements of 1 Australian Logistic Support Group built up to a stage where there were two field workshops. The withdrawal of all Australian forces was completed in 1972 and RAEME reverted to its peacetime role.This uniform was worn by a member of the Wodonga community who served with RAEME during the Vietnam War. RAEME Corps members are also represented at the Army Logistic Training Centre at Bandiana.Australian Military uniform - this uniform was issued during Australia's involvement in the Vietnam war. It was worn by a member of RAEME (The Royal Australian Engineers), Damien Hunt who is a resident of Wodonga.On shoulder badge: "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL / & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS"raeme, military uniforms, australian army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Little Red Books, World War I: the conflict that gave us the Australian legend / Cindy Dowling, 2000_
... This book discusses the role Australians played in World... Australians played in World War I, and the rise of the ANZAC Legend ...This book discusses the role Australians played in World War I, and the rise of the ANZAC Legend.96p.world war 1, anzac legend -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Postcard - black and white, Parc Du Palais De Versailles, c1914
... by an Australian soldier during World War One. ... University Australia, Mt Helen Campus Federation University Australia ...This postcard was most probably sent to Australia by an Australian soldier during World War One. Black and white postcard showing Versailles, France. Parc du Palais De Versailles - Les Alles de l'Orangerieworld war one, versailles, france, chatham-holmes collection -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet 1907 pattern
... This pattern bayonet was used by Australian troops in World... melbourne This pattern bayonet was used by Australian troops ...This pattern bayonet was used by Australian troops in World War One and Two and the Korean War. British model 1907 bayonet with leather scabbard - overall length 550mmMA 1907 x MA 4 42wwi, wwii, korea, australian -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivision Plan, Normanby Heights Estate, Kew, 1919
... of Australia at war undoubtedly contributed to the use of terms... of Australia at war undoubtedly contributed to the use of terms ...Prue Sanderson, in her groundbreaking ‘City of Kew Urban Conservation Study : Volume 2 - Development History’ (1988), summarised the periods of urban development and subdivisions of land in Kew. The periods that she identified included 1845-1880, 1880-1893, 1893-1921, 1921-1933, 1933-1943, and Post-War Development. These periods were selected as they represented periods of rapid growth or decline in urban development. An obvious starting point for Sanderson’s groupings involved population growth and the associated economic cycles. These cycles also highlighted urban expansion onto land that was predominantly rural, although in other cases it represented the decline and breakup of large estates. A number of the plans in the Kew Historical Society’s collection can also be found in other collections, such as those of the State Library of Victoria and the Boroondara Library Service. A number are however unique to the collection.The Kew Historical Society collection includes almost 100 subdivision plans pertaining to suburbs of the City of Melbourne. Most of these are of Kew, Kew East or Studley Park, although a smaller number are plans of Camberwell, Deepdene, Balwyn and Hawthorn. It is believed that the majority of the plans were gifted to the Society by persons connected with the real estate firm - J. R. Mathers and McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, Kew. The Plans in the collection are rarely in pristine form, being working plans on which the agent would write notes and record lots sold and the prices of these. The subdivision plans are historically significant examples of the growth of urban Melbourne from the beginning of the 20th Century up until the 1980s. A number of the plans are double-sided and often include a photograph on the reverse. A number of the latter are by noted photographers such as J.E. Barnes.The Normanby Heights Estate not unusually used hyperbole to attract purchasers to the auction of 17 lots facing Argyle Street (sic), Pleasant Avenue and Normanby Road. Predictably factors appealed to included the proximity to schools etc, the availability of public utilities, friable soil, picturesque views and ‘advancing settlement’. If that were not enough, the sales pitch exhorted prospective purchasers to consider their backbone. ‘Thrift is unquestionably the Backbone of any Nation. No better form of Thrift can be encouraged in the young citizen than by investing his or her savings in a piece of land in a growing, healthy and beautiful locality. NORMANBY HEIGHTS ESTATE admirably fits the need.’ The experience of Australia at war undoubtedly contributed to the use of terms such as ‘Backbone of a Nation’ and the appeal to egalitarian principles in the choice of the term ‘young citizen’. The recognition that women had savings and might be the prospective purchaser also reflects a new sense of the rights and entitlements of women in the postwar period.subdivision plans - kew, normanby heights estate, pleasant avenue, normanby road, argyle street -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
... donkey) 1990". Clifton Pugh was appointed as the Australian War... was appointed as the Australian War Memorial's official artist ...From information book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. COPY OF AN ORIGINAL PAINTING - OIL PAINTING ON HARDBOARD. Depicts - an interpretation of the Gallipoli story of Private John 'Murphy' SIMPSON KIRKPATRICK and his donkey. Colours - vivid oranges with some white and brown. Visible in the painting - donkey, wounded soldier, rocky terrain, background figure of "Simpson" and cliff and gullies. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper."CLIFTON PUGH (1924 - 1990) Untitled IV (Simpson and His donkey) 1990". Clifton Pugh was appointed as the Australian War Memorial's official artist at the 75th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. He served in the Second World War in New Guinea and Japan.framed accessories, pprints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Wirraway and Boomerang Markings and Paint Schemes Booklet, Geoffrey Pentland, Wirraway & Boomerang Markings, 1970
... , and the Australian War Memorial's Wirraway, A20-103...., and the Australian War Memorial's Wirraway, A20-103. A5-sized colour booklet ...Provides information about the colour schemes and markings of CAC Wirraway and Boomerang aircraft. Includes information about the Moorabbin Air Museum's Wirraway, A20-10, and the Australian War Memorial's Wirraway, A20-103. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... in the Australian Army during World War 2. These are brothers?? Captured... served in the Australian Army during World War 2 ...1/ Photograph of two Australian soldiers who served in the Australian Army during World War 2. These are brothers?? Captured in Crete they were P.O.W.s. 2/ Ceremonial ribbon with the details WX 508 Pte L W Jones Sydney March 1940 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pocketbook
... A small pocket book used as a diary by Australian Army... by Australian Army World War 2 serviceman Private George Edward (Red ...A small pocket book used as a diary by Australian Army World War 2 serviceman Private George Edward (Red) Miller, service number VX3693 of the 5th Battalion, 2nd Australian Imperial Force. The diary contains notes relating to Miller's service with the Australian Army in Palestine, Egypt, Libya and Greece. The pocket book has a folding cover and is covered in a buff coloured linen. (refer to items 00460 and 00460.2) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Medallion, 2005
... of Australia with 'World War II 60 years 1945-2005'. The back has... of the end of World War II. The front has a stylised map of Australia ...Medallion was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War IIRound gold coloured medallion commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The front has a stylised map of Australia with 'World War II 60 years 1945-2005'. The back has the Australian Coat of Arms with 'World War II Service of Australia. The Medallion is contained in a black box with '60th anniversary of the end of World War II'. 'For Service to Australia'. A small brochure from The Royal Australian Mint.as above. On Box Australian Government - Department of Veterans' Affairs.military history, army