Silver Coat of Arms with two Lions and a crown. Ribbon is orange stripe in centre with white, black, blue/grey stripes.On the back "George VI : D : G : BR OMN : REX F ; D : IND : IMP On the front "THE DEFENCE MEDAL / 1939 - 1945" medal, wwii, british medal

World War Two Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45 awarded to VX13029 Private N Daltondalton, world war two, wwii

The Defence Medal is awarded for six months service in a prescribed non-operational area subject to enemy air attack or closely threatened, in Australia and overseas, or for 12 months service in non-prescribed non-operational areas. Within Australia the area is the Northern Territory, north of 14 degrees 30 minutes south, and the Torres Strait Islands between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.World War Two Defence medal 1039-45 awarded to 162841 J McLeish.world war two, wwii, mcleish

Framed colour portrait of Major Reg McDermott who following Would War Two service in 2/8th Infantry Battalion joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles and was Squadron Commander 'C' Squadron 1953-57.world war two, wwii, mcdermott

Military communications and signaling equipment used from 19421942 portable morse code set with a day signaling light and spare globes. All fitted in timber carry case with webbing strap.Plate "Lamp Signaling Daylight. Short Range Case MK IIPMG MELM1942" S/N 10356. Operating instructions on spare globes box lidmorse code, wwii, signaling

A morse Key mounted on a Bakelite plate with cable attachedmorse key, communication, wwii

In 1940, German minefields were laid in east and west Bass Strait which quickly claimed merchant ships Cambridge (British) and the City of Rayville (American). HMAS Goorangai had finished mine sweeping duties and after resupply was crossing from Queenscliff to Point Nepean to seek better anchorage due to impending bad weather. At around 20:30 on the 20th of November 1940 the 10,400-ton MV Duntroon was transiting the South Channel on her way to Sydney from Perth via Melbourne carrying 65 passengers and general and perishable cargo. It struck HMAS Goorangai forward of the funnel on the port side and cut her in two. At about 20:45 HMAS Goorangai sank in less than a minute resulting in the loss of her whole ship’s company, a complement of 24 officers and sailors.HMAS Goorangai was the first Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ship lost in WWII, the first RAN surface ship lost in wartime, and the first RAN surface ship lost with all hands. A memorial cairn was erected at Queenscliff in 1981 and a service of commemoration is held there every year.A severely damaged and corroded aluminium teapot recovered from the wreck of HMAS Goorangaihmas goorangai, wwii, collision at sea

SS Mariposa was a luxury ocean liner launched in 1931, one of four ships in the Matson Lines "White Fleet", which included SS Monterey, SS Malolo, and SS Lurline. She was later renamed SS Homeric. Mariposa was designed for service in the Pacific Ocean, including regular stops in ports along the West Coast of the United States, Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia. On the 12th January 1942 the Mariposa left San Francisco in the "Australian — Suva" convoy escorted by two destroyers and the light cruiser and with two other troopships (destined for Suva). This was the first large convoy to Australia after Pearl Harbor with Mariposa transporting Army personnel, ammunition and fifty P-40 fighters intended for the Philippines and Java.Mrs B SmythAn oil painting of the SS Mariposa in an ornate gold frame. Mariposamigrant ships, ss mariposa, wwii

The Romolo was built by Lloyd Triestino Soc.Anon.di Nav., reg. Genoa and on 15 June 1940 she was sunk by H.M.A.S. MANOORA near Cape York peninsular after the crew set fire & abandoned the ship.An oil painting of the SS Romolo in a timber frame.Romoloss romolo, hmas manoora, wwii

Petrol rationing was introduced in Australia in late 1940 and early 1941, but was not strictly enforced until 1942. The first ration tickets had a currency of six months. After that, issues were made every two months, to avoid forgeries and black market hoarding.A collection of ration tickets for fuel in various colours depicting volume and validity dates.fuel ration tickets, wwii, fishing

The fishing industry continued to be essential during the late 30s and throughout the war years and local fishermen as in this example continued their efforts while contending with petrol rations and other expenses.A collection of fishing related documents in the late 1930s and 1940sfuel ration tickets, wwii, fishing

The fishing industry continued to be essential during the late 30s and throughout the war years and local fishermen as in this example continued their efforts while contending with petrol rations and other expenses.A collection of fishing related memorablia belonging to Charles Jurgens; Permitfuel ration tickets, wwii, fishing

Harry R Howe served in 2/5 Infantry Battalion AIF 6 div in Africa in the Battle of El Alamein then brought home for jungle training then sent over to fight in the Pacific and died whilst in serviceRelic set of medals; original set held by familyPicture in black plastic frame VX44599 Harry R Howe 2/5 infantry battalion A.I.F picture, wwii, howe family

Picture Arthur J Howe in black plastic frame metal clips on reverse side and cardboard backing with standVX54764 Authur J Howe 2/5 Infantry Battalion AIFpicture, wwii, 2/5 infantory battalion

The Burma Star Association was formed as a British veterans' association for ex-servicemen and women who served in the Burma Campaign of World War II. Burma Star Association bottle green tie with printed logo.Logo reads: THE BURMA STAR / BURMA STAR ASSOCclothing, wwii, regimental associations

Grey wool 3/4 length coat with grey satin lining, double breasted with brass buttons.clothing, wwii, second world war

WWI Brodie Helmet made of steel with inner liner of canvas and rubber with draw string. Inscriptions in metal of 1941 and 1942wwi, wwii, helmet

Designed to be towed behind a jeep . Used as an all purpose material transportManufactured by GMH 1944Steel bodied trailer mounted on an A frame support pneumatic tyres, steel guards over, built and suited to be towed by a jeepTRailer-2wh-Jeep- Aust No-1944 DoD Serial No. CH (udecipherable)steel trailer, military, wwii

Reproduction of a wartime Ration Book from magazine entitled Images of War 1939-1945 The Real Story of World War II - A Marshall Cavendish Collection in association with the Imperial War Museum. Issue 1 Volume 1Yellowing book with seal on top right hand corner saying "Official Paid". "Ration Book Supplement" on top left hand corner.Ministry of Food, Ration Book Supplement in the name William R. Herring, 1 Walton Way Mitcham 7 July 1941. Class & Serial No: RBIPP609997.ration book, wwii, world war 2

Army kit bag belonging to Private Henry JONES VX48340 who enlisted at Wangaratta on 25th July 1940 and served with the 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. He was twice wounded and after being wounded at Tobruk spent time in hospital in Alexandria. (refer item 69) He was discharged from the army on 26th of September 1945. Keywords Light khaki canvas kit bag with metal eyeletsH.G. Jones VX48340wwii, kit bag, h.g. jones vx48340

WW2 War Service Badge issued to former soldiers who had served within the boundaries of Australia and who were, therefore, not eligible for the RAS badge. To be worn on civilian clothing.Gold badge with crown on top, rising sun in middle, an anchor at the bottom.On front: Service at bottom of crown. Australia is written at bottom, under anchor. On back: 1948, Issued by C'Wealth Govt, Amor Sydney. 49241australia, wwii, world war 2

Article [or letter to the editor] about the Bangka Island massacre.Three column article with feature photograph. Photograph captioned 'Australian nurses...many were killed by the Japanese during World War 2.' Article written by Ron Wells, West Heidelberg.'SUN JULY 31.1990'wwii, world war two, bangka island

On the 19 February 1942, 242 Japanese aircraft, in two separate raids, attacked the town of Darwin, ships in the harbour and the town's two airfields in an attempt to prevent the Allies from using them as bases to contest the invasion of Timor and Java during World War II. Darwin was lightly defended, relative to the size of the attack, and the Japanese inflicted heavy losses upon Allied forces at little cost to themselves. The two Japanese air raids were the first, and largest, of more than 100 air raids against Australia during 1942–43.The Bombing of Darwin, also known as the Battle of Darwin, on 19 February 1942 was the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia. The urban areas of Darwin also suffered damage from the raids and there were a number of civilian casualties. As a result more than half of Darwin's civilian population left the area permanently, before or immediately after the attack. Timber framed containing coloured print of planes depicting the bombing of Darwin Harbour. Gold metal plaque - BOMBS OVER DARWIN Presented to Wangaratta RSL Limited Edition Print 234/1800 by James Baineswwii, bombing of darwin, battle of darwin

This case belongs to Japanese Officer to house binoculars. See Item 0014.1Small canvas binocular case Khaki with leather strap. Small binoculars included.binoculars, binocular case., wwii

Red paperback book with white text on spine and cover, spine writing from bottom to topnon-fiction'During World War II he developed blood transfusion in the Army and served at Jerusalem, Cairo, Kantara and Tobruk during the siege. When a Japanese invasion threatened he returned to AUstralia and shared in Hamilton Fairley's famous researches on malaria control in New Guinea.' Excerpt from back cover of bookworld war two, wwii, ww2

WWII Australia in the War 1939-1945. ARMY Benghazi List of events from 31st March 1939 - March 1941Historical record of Australia in the war of 1939 - 1945 March 1939 - March 1941Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - To Benghazi. Volume 1Australian War Memoriala second aif, the middlel east, after the fall of france, victory at sidi barrani, the capture of tobruk, the capture of giarbub

Booknon-fictionThe masculine landscape tradition was seen as the 'true' national identity in the early 20th century while the new Modernist painting of women was seen as marginal and incidental. This text looks behind the commonly held narratives of art criticism to present a new reading of gender in Australian painting.grace cossington smith, thea proctor, margaret preston, grace crowley, hilda fix nicholas, sybil craig, ethel carrick

Ticket to the Victory Theatre on 24 August 1945, issued by the City of St Kilda as part of victory celebrations at the end of WWII.Pink card printed in blackvictory theatre, city of st kilda, wwii peace celebrations, wwii victory celebrations

Ticket to Palais Pictures on 24 August 1945, issued by the City of St Kilda as part of victory celebrations at the end of WWII.Blue card printed in blackcity of st kilda, wwii peace celebrations, wwii victory celebrations, palais pictures

This circular was written sometime during WWII as it asks for names of those who have enlisted from R.A.A.F., A.I.F. and R.A.N.Methodist Order of Knights Provincial High Court of Victoria and Tasmania circular from H.L.Hillis, G.C.K. and T. E. Papst, K.G. Comp. requesting payment of levies due 30th September. methodist order of knights, world war 1939-1946 australia, h.l.hillis, t.e.papst