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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Tobacco Tin, Early 20th Century
... Force during the Second World War.... and was presumed to be used by in the Defence Force during the Second World ...This tobacco tin was used by someone who indulged in cigarette smoking and was presumed to be used by in the Defence Force during the Second World War.Round, brown colour, tin materials with raised lettering on the tin lid and the base of the container.W.D. & H.O. Wills(Australia) Ltd Sydney Trade Mark, on the lid of the tin. Capstan Navy Cut FineTobacco, on the bottom of the tin.defence, ww2, personnel, tobacco -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A People at war, 1942c
... World War II... of the British people during World War 2. This copy distributed... during World War 2. This copy distributed in Melbourne. World War ...British wartime propaganda book relating to the war effort of the British people during World War 2. This copy distributed in Melbourne.72 p. paperback, black and white photographsHandwritten "Mavis Dalgrin" Rubber stamp "Hospiitality and Information Bureau for Australian and Allied Forces, 243 Collins St, Melbourne"world war ii, mavis dalgrin, great britain at war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Plaque - Digital Image, Australia Remembers plaque 1995, Briar Hill Primary School BH4341, 1995_
... " plaque, 1995, issued on the 50th anniversary of the end of World... of World War 2. briar hill primary school briar hill state school ...Photo of Briar Hill Primary School's "Australia Remembers" plaque, 1995, issued on the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2.Digital copy of colour photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 12/7/1943 - Special My War Part 35= Allies Hold Sicilian Beaches - Japanese Sink Hospital Ship (2 off), Local Nespaper Dated 12/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 35 (2 off)
... world war 2...Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 reporting on World War 2... Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 reporting on World War 2 Events - Special ...Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 reporting on World War 2 Events - Special- My War Part 35Local Newspaper dated 12/7/1943 report on Events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 35 (2 off)Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 - Special- My War Part 35 - (2 off) Allies Hold Sicilian Beaches - Japanese Sink Hospital Shiplocal newspaper dated 12/7/1943, world war 2, allies hold sicilian beaches -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - TThe Sun Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 - Special - My War Part 37 - Amazing Singapore Raid - The Krait Heroes - Hilter's U-boat Disaster, Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 37
... Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2...world war 2...Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2... Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events ...Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 37Local Newspaper dated 2/8/1943 reporting On World War 2 Events - Special My War Part 37Local Newspaper dated 2/8/1943 = Special - My War Part 37 Amazing Singapore Raid - The Krait Heroes - Hilter's U=boat Disasteramazing singapore raid - the krait heroes - hilter's u=boat disaster, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Specil My War Part 50, Local Newspaper Paper Dated 28/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 50 - Tokio Razed Jap Say - Sattered Dreams
... world war 2... reporting World War 2 Events... War Part 50 reporting World War 2 Events tokio razed jap say ...Local Newspaper Dated 28/5/1944 - Special - My War Part 50 reporting World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Dated 28/5/1944 - Special - My War Part 50 reporting World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Paper Dated 28/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 50Tokio Razed Jap Say - Sattered Dreamstokio razed jap say - sattered dreams, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53, Local Newpaer Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - Burma Horror War in The Mud
... World War... - reporting on World War 2 Events.../1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - reporting on World War 2 ...The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - reporting on World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 Special - My War Part 53Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - Burma Horror War in The Mudunconditional surrender by germans to all allies - burma horror war in the mud, world war -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Boots Pair
... War 2 and for some time after WW2 including the Korean War.... War 2 and for some time after WW2 including the Korean War ...Boots were standard issue to Australian soldiers in World War 2 and for some time after WW2 including the Korean War.The boots have been included with the mannequin until boots of teh correct pattern can be located representing the period 1903-1921Boots, Brown leather with leather sole, Leather lacesTo be added when the boots are more closely examined next time the mannequin is disassembledboots ankle -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Work on paper - Sketch, Corporal Francis John Papworth, Some Independent Attitudes - Katherine 1942, June-July 1942
... second world war... whilst serving in Katherine, Northern Territory during World War... as part of the family collection. soldiers wwii world war 2 second ...Drawing done on location by Francis John 'Curly' Papworth whilst serving in Katherine, Northern Territory during World War Two. This work of soldiers is significant as a work produced by a serving soldier on location during WWII and is a unique example of an artistic work showing the men and their surroundings at the time. Strong provenance as part of the family collection. Pencil sketch on white paper of three bare chested male figures, two left profile and one rear view. All attired in shorts and boots. Information relating to the figures and location are written on the work. Signature right hand corner: Papworth 42. Written in pencil at top of page: Some Independent Attitudes/Katherine N.T. 1942, June/July Working in the Q Store. Beneath each figure written in pencil and ink left to right: Figure 1: Maj Percy Black Adamsom Esq. (in blue ink below: Perc Adamson Dec) Figure 2: Reg Moggins, working on his Birthday too! (in blue ink below: ?) Figure 3: You can't mistake this one either! (in blue ink below: Con Nugent, Dec)soldiers, wwii, world war 2, second world war, artists, wartime, francis john papworth -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate The Call to Arms Cpl H. E. Swan, Circa 1946
... world war 2 certificate... E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President... E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President ...This certificate recognizes the contribution of Corporal H E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President, councillors and ratepayers of the Warrnambool Shire.A link to a local person and is representative on many given to soldiers of the district.Coloured certificate mounted on a metal backing and covered with a plastic type material. It has a photo of the king flanked either side by flags at the top with the flags of the Australian states and other countries of the Commonwealth placed in a border of green gum leaves on brown. Shire of Warrnambool, Signed by Albert Henderson, L* Crawleyworld war 2 certificate, warrnambool shire, corporal h e swan -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Warrandyte Historical Society, Dr. Mary Kent Hughes, Lieut. R.A.M.C. London 1940, 1986
... served in the second world war and published several books.... in Warrandyte. She served in the second world war and published several ...Dr Mary Kent Hughes (nee Cantwell) lived in Warrandyte. She served in the second world war and published several books.7 leaves ; 30 cm.kent hughes, mary -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Farnborough Report No. Aero 1765: Model tests of flame damping screens for the Spitfire, and analysis of the results, July, 1942, Also addendum to above, Farnborough Report No. Aero 1765
... Created during the middle of the Second World War (1942... the middle of the Second World War (1942) about tests undertaken ...Created during the middle of the Second World War (1942) about tests undertaken on flame damping screens for the exhausts of the Supermarine Spitfire. spitfire, farnborough, royal aircraft establishment -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Air Publication 1665A Volume I: Albacore I Aeroplane Taurus II Engine or Taurus XII engine
... World War Two... World War about the Taurus II engine fitted to the Albacore I... during the Second World War about the Taurus II engine fitted ...A manual created by the Air Ministry during the Second World War about the Taurus II engine fitted to the Albacore I Aeroplane.albacore, air ministry, taurus ii engine, world war two -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Photograph, Auxiliary Ambulance, Circa August 1941
... second world war... in the Second World War. Photographs AHSV646 and 647 show interior... for use as an auxiliary ambulance in the Second World War ...This truck was fitted out for use as an auxiliary ambulance in the Second World War. Photographs AHSV646 and 647 show interior stretcher layoutBlack and white photograph of commercial truck fitted with stretchers in the back THE MUTUAL STORE LIMITED FLINDERS STREET MELBOURNE 12.150second world war -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Fear 9 Div Cav
... World War Two... in North Africa, Syria and South West Pacific during World War Two.... and South West Pacific during World War Two. World War Two WWII Fear ...The 9th Division Cavalry Regiment served with distinction in North Africa, Syria and South West Pacific during World War Two.Framed display of photograph and medals of Trooper George Fear 9th Division Cavalry.VX56755 Tpr George Reginal Fear (Baldy) 9th Div Cav Regtworld war two, wwii, fear, 9 div cav -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Handbook of advice for civilians in war time
... second world war...A handbook, most likely from the Second World War... for war. second world war WW2 civilians home front ...A handbook, most likely from the Second World War that outlines what civilians should expect and how they can be ready for war.second world war, ww2, civilians, home front -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program, Australia Remembers 1945-1995: Jagajaga commemorative march & service 1995, 23/04/1995
... , on the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2, known as "Australia... of the end of World War 2, known as "Australia Remembers 1945-1995 ...Program for the 1995 commemorative march and service, on the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2, known as "Australia Remembers 1945-1995".4 p. pamphlet, black text anzac day 1995, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Pan books, The White rabbit, 1954_
... world war 2... in organising the Resistance in France during World War 2... in France during World War 2 f. f. e. yeo-thomas world war 2 Pan ...Account of Wing Commander F. F. E. Yeo-Thomas' work in organising the Resistance in France during World War 2268 p. pbk.f. f. e. yeo-thomas, world war 2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER 1944, Guinea Gold, 26th February 1944
... Newspaper with general information of the Second World War... information of the Second World War including stories of various ...Newspaper with general information of the Second World War including stories of various campaigns and political articles. There is a racing guide for the Flemington races.Yellowing newspaper, four pages, small photo on front page"Special New Britain Edition" "Guinea Gold" "Vol.2. No. 100 In The Field, Saturday, Febuary 26, 1944" "NOT FOR SALE"newspaper, headlines, photo -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Rat of Tobruk Arthur Lock's bottle opener and lighter, c1941
... World War 11... World War 2.... World War 2. This item is part of a collection of items owned ...These items were part of standard supplies and personal items issued to members of the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A metal can/bottle opener and cigarette lighter. On Opener "STOKES /MELB"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Report, Report on Royal Australian Armoured Corps Conference 19th July-23 July 1950, 1950
... post world war 2...Report of second RAAC conference after World War 2... of Conference participants. Report of second RAAC conference after World ...Report of second RAAC conference after World War 2. Participants included first Commanding Officer of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment - LtCol A E McIntyre ED. Foolscap, loose leaf, side bound. Includes photo of Conference participants. royal australian armoured corp, post world war 2, conferences -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Programme, Souvenir Programme of the Visit of Fodens Motor Works Band, 1945
... of the World War 2 Centaur Tank which had been built by the company.... Steam Wagon and one of the World War 2 Centaur Tank which had ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A printed souvenir programme which details the history and successes of the brass band set up at the Fodens Motor Body Works in 1900. On the back cover is a photograph and details of the band personnel and the Managing Director of the company. Also shown are two photographs, one of the 1902 Foden Steam Wagon and one of the World War 2 Centaur Tank which had been built by the company.frank wright, foden diesel, fodens motor works band, brass band, centaur tank, foden steam wagon -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photographs
... to the Japanese when Singapore fell in February 1942 during World War 2... in February 1942 during World War 2. (refer item number 00320) ...Photographs (82 off) from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599. These monochrome 35mm photographs were taken by Churches whilst a POW at Changi, Singapore. His unit, the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance, surrendered to the Japanese when Singapore fell in February 1942 during World War 2. (refer item number 00320) -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Kit, Spare Parts, 1942
... by the Australian defence forces during World War 2. A small dark green... World War 2. A small dark green painted metal container ...Spare parts kit for the Lamps Signalling Daylight used by the Australian defence forces during World War 2. A small dark green painted metal container with a hinging lid which contains parts and instructions, including three spare lamp bulbs. Within the container there is a smaller tinplate container with a lid which has electrical contacts and connectors. Refer item 00417The container lid has the following inscription: "LAMPS SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT BOX SPARE PARTS MKII" and "PMG 1942" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Tankard, Commemorative
... of Australian service personnel in World War 2. This tankard has three... commemorating the involvement of Australian service personnel in World ...Official R.S.L Tankard commemorating the involvement of Australian service personnel in World War 2. This tankard has three pictures representing: (1) HMAS Sydney's sinking of the Bartolomeo Colleoni off Crete, July 1940,, (2) The AIF at El Alemein, October 1942, (3) The RAAF at Milne Bay, August 1942. (refer item 00124, 00124.1, 00124.3 and 00124.4) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, The Argus and Australasian Ltd, While You Were Away : A digest of happenings in Australia 1940-1945, c.1945
... australia - second world war 1939-1945... to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War. The booklet.... in Australia to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War ...95-page booklet distributed by the R.A.A.F. in Australia to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War. The booklet contains text, illustrations and photographs. It covers topics such as: sport, politics, total war, allied troops came, big news stories, seasons and crops, landmarks changed, notable deaths, wartime slang, how money was raised, an outline history of the war etc..australia - second world war 1939-1945, australia -- history -- 1939-1945, australia -- politics and government -- 1939-1945. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BELLS IN AND AROUND BENDIGO
... in the Second World War. Also is an article titled 'Memories of 'Fedder... City) Hall. This ship was a minesweeper in the Second World War ...Hand written notes titled 'Bells In and Around Bendigo from Alex. H. Stone. In 1951 the bell of H. M. A. S. Bendigo was presented to the City during Centenary celebrations. It was hung in the foyer of the Town (now City) Hall. This ship was a minesweeper in the Second World War. Also is an article titled 'Memories of 'Fedder Duster', who was a market gardener in Retreat Road.document, bells in and around bendigo, alex h stone, corvette h. m. a. s. bendigo, empress of britain, hong kong shipping company, royal australian navy, bendigo advertiser, fedder duster, ah louey, mr curnow, technical school, joch -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, 80 years of living (a supplement to Robert Benjamin Stevens - Leather Merchant)
... , going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement..., going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement... of Herbert Stevens including early life, going to work, World War 1 ...The life story of Herbert Stevens including early life, going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement and the Orkney Islands party.The life story of Herbert Stevens including early life, going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement and the Orkney Islands party.barclay family, surrey hills, brown family, grayden family, unthank family, (mr) herbert stevens, arbee -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Containers, metal 'INGRAM' tooth powder, c1950
... land and houses in the post World War 2 estates in the City... War 2 estates in the City of Moorabbin c1950 Ingrams Tooth ...Ingram Tooth powder was popular with settlers who bought land and houses in the post World War 2 estates in the City of Moorabbin c1950 Ingrams Tooth Powder was used throughout Australia and was popular with the families settling in the post World War 11 Estates in the City of Moorabbin c1950A green and white tin that contained 'INGRAM' tooth cleaning powder. lid is missingFront ; INGRAM (T) / ammonium ion / TOOTH / POWDER ............./BRISTOL- MYERS PTY LTD SYDNEY Back ; Instructions for cleaning teeth -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folder, Camp 3 School Records, c.1998
... brought to Camp 3 from Palestine and New Guinea during World War 2.... World War 2. Much of the material is original from the days when ...Original material donated by former German Internees brought to Camp 3 from Palestine and New Guinea during World War 2.Much of the material is original from the days when German Internees were held for six years in Camp 3, Tatura during World War 2.Black 3 ring folder containing printed material in plastic folder.Camp 3 School Records.camp 3 tatura, children's books, maria mez, anna mex, doster, fuchs, gollong, haering, kirsch, kuebler, leschen, pfander, lorenz, schnerring, stern, sturzenhofecker, camp marriages