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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - THE BROOK AND ANDERSON FORTUNA COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL WOMEN'S SERVICE
Black and white photograph of a group of women in uniform standing outside Fortuna villa. On the back Reg. by A.M.W.S. barracks, Bendigo, 1943. Marked with blue cross is A.M. Priest.military, world war 2 -
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Certificate - THE BROOK AND ANDERSON FORTUNA COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE
Photocopy of certificate of discharge No.66699 issued by the Australian Military Forces to VF507923 Agnes Mary Anderson, Australia army medical women's service who enlisted on the 22nd day of May 1943, who served for three hundred and ninety-eight days. Dated 22/04/1944military, world war 2 -
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Magazine - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: PIX, THE WAR IN EUROPE SOUVENIR ISSUE 1945
Pix magazine volume 15 no. 19 May 12, 1945. The war in Europe souvenir issue. The magazine has 31 pages, price 6 pennies. Features in this issue: Britain faced Hitler alone in 1940 - Many races united against common enemy - Allied leaders' words inspired their nations - Color maps reveal changing face of Europe - Picture diary shows five year pattern of war - Jardine paints second front landing in colors - Rise and fall of fascism - Women shared role in fight for freedom - Danger of armistice in Europe - War closes in on Japan, Pacific color map - Proud records of Australia's fighting men - Four great powers shared burden of struggle - World found time too laugh at war - Famous pictures epitomised war's tragedy.books, magazines, war in europe -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1 CLASSES OF 1916
... as this was 1916 and in the midst of World War 1. The two women teachers... "The way we were" from Monday, October 6, 2003. World War 1 classes ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, October 6, 2003. World War 1 classes of 1916: White Hills Primary School grades one and two. the photo is 87 years old and shows a group of 56 students with 18 girls and 38 boys making up the two classes. The children's ages appear to be quite varied as this was 1916 and in the midst of World War 1. The two women teachers' attire reflects the austerity of the times.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Book - WOMEN AT THE BENDIGO ORDNANCE FACTORY, 1982
Women at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory. During World War 2, with a critical look at the Oral History Technique.Lynette G. Cassar.bendigo, industry, ordnance factory - females