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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - tug 'Tarragal', n.d
Port of Portland Authorityport of portland archives, tug, tarragal, wharf, gurhan guner, bulk carrier -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph Portland Harbour, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, portland harbour, thebes, ship, carrier -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book - 6th Div, Shawn OLeary, To The Green Fields Beyond:The story of the 6th Division Cavalry Commandos
The comprehensive history of the 6th Australian Division Cavalry Commandos – a (now out of print) reprint of one of the rarer Armoured unit history books. This is the story of one of Australia’s most famous fighting regiments during World War II. As an armoured cavalry unit it fought the Italians and Germans in the sands of the African desert and the Vichy French in the mountains of Syria. Later as a dismounted commando unit it fought the Japanese in the terrifying jungles of New Guinea. The heroism of the men in its ranks and the actions in which they engaged are portrayed in a way which makes battle deeds leap realistically from the pages. “To The Green Fields Beyond” is a documented and detailed book which is of value to everyone who is interested in Australia’s story. Seldom before has such a contribution been made to record of our national history. The book has been approved and sponsored by the Australian War Memorial. The 6th Division Cavalry Regiment was formed in November 1939 and, just two months later, was sent overseas to the Middle East in January 1940. Arriving in Egypt, the regiment immediately went to Palestine, where it joined the rest of the 6th Division and trained using machine-gun carriers and, from October, six old Vickers light tanks. At the end of the year the regiment moved into the Western Desert, where it joined British forces ready for the major offensive to commence on 9 December. Two days later the regiment became the first unit of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF) to go into action when one of its squadron fought a sharp action against the Italians holding Garn el Grein and Fort Maddalina on 11 and 12 December. By 21 December British forces had captured Sidi Barrrani and the desert was now open for the 6th Division’s advance along the Libyan coast. On 3 January 1941 the division attacked and captured the Italian fort of Bardia. The regiment’s A Squadron, under the command of Major Denzil Macarthur-Onslow, who went on to command the 4th Armoured Brigade, supported the attack. Tobruk was the next Italian fort to be captured, with the regiment again in support and covering the 19th Brigade’s advance. The regiment, though, was under-equipped and without its full compliment of vehicles, using only machine gun carriers. To compensate for this, A Squadron was parity re-equipped with captured Italian light tanks, which had large kangaroos painted on the hulls and turrets to distinguish them from enemy vehicles. After Tobruk, the regiment was used as part of the advance guard in the capture of Derna and then Benghazi. In April the unit moved to Helwan, where it was equipped with Vickers light tanks and machine-gun carriers, and operated with British troops in capturing Sollum. Towards the end of May the regiment moved to Palestine, where it came under the command of the 7th Division for the imminent invasion of Syria. The regiment experienced its heaviest fighting during the Syrian campaign, which began on 7 June. A Squadron was attached to the 21st Brigade and advanced along the coast, where the rugged hills made it difficult to manoeuvre the tanks and carriers. The squadron was relieved by one of the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment’s squadrons on 13 and 14 June. C Squadron, meanwhile, was with the 25th Brigade, and advanced along the Rosh Pinna road, engaging strong enemy defences at Fort Khirbe. C Squadron was relieved by B Squadron, which was later attacked by Vichy French tanks that were supported by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, which forced the Australians to withdrawal. Always willing or needing to improvise during the campaign, A and B Squadrons both operated three captured French R35 Renault light tanks, while C Squadron provided personnel for a horse troop, quickly nicknamed the “Kelly Gang”, to patrol the high, rugged hills near the Mardjayoun–Banis Road. The regiment remained in Syria as part of the occupation force and returned to Australia in March 1942. It was sent to the Adelaide River, in the Northern Territory, and then later to Murgon, in Queensland. In 1943 and 1944 divisional cavalry regiments were reorganised into cavalry (commando) regiments. In January 1944 the 6th Division Cavalry Regiment became the 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Regiment. The regiment lost its vehicles and became the administrative headquarters for the 2/7th, 2/9th, and 2/10th Commando Squadrons. The regiment remained with the 6th Division and participated in the Aitpae–Wewak campaign, in New Guinea, during 1945. Includes Nominal Rollnon-fictionThe comprehensive history of the 6th Australian Division Cavalry Commandos – a (now out of print) reprint of one of the rarer Armoured unit history books. This is the story of one of Australia’s most famous fighting regiments during World War II. As an armoured cavalry unit it fought the Italians and Germans in the sands of the African desert and the Vichy French in the mountains of Syria. Later as a dismounted commando unit it fought the Japanese in the terrifying jungles of New Guinea. The heroism of the men in its ranks and the actions in which they engaged are portrayed in a way which makes battle deeds leap realistically from the pages. “To The Green Fields Beyond” is a documented and detailed book which is of value to everyone who is interested in Australia’s story. Seldom before has such a contribution been made to record of our national history. The book has been approved and sponsored by the Australian War Memorial. The 6th Division Cavalry Regiment was formed in November 1939 and, just two months later, was sent overseas to the Middle East in January 1940. Arriving in Egypt, the regiment immediately went to Palestine, where it joined the rest of the 6th Division and trained using machine-gun carriers and, from October, six old Vickers light tanks. At the end of the year the regiment moved into the Western Desert, where it joined British forces ready for the major offensive to commence on 9 December. Two days later the regiment became the first unit of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF) to go into action when one of its squadron fought a sharp action against the Italians holding Garn el Grein and Fort Maddalina on 11 and 12 December. By 21 December British forces had captured Sidi Barrrani and the desert was now open for the 6th Division’s advance along the Libyan coast. On 3 January 1941 the division attacked and captured the Italian fort of Bardia. The regiment’s A Squadron, under the command of Major Denzil Macarthur-Onslow, who went on to command the 4th Armoured Brigade, supported the attack. Tobruk was the next Italian fort to be captured, with the regiment again in support and covering the 19th Brigade’s advance. The regiment, though, was under-equipped and without its full compliment of vehicles, using only machine gun carriers. To compensate for this, A Squadron was parity re-equipped with captured Italian light tanks, which had large kangaroos painted on the hulls and turrets to distinguish them from enemy vehicles. After Tobruk, the regiment was used as part of the advance guard in the capture of Derna and then Benghazi. In April the unit moved to Helwan, where it was equipped with Vickers light tanks and machine-gun carriers, and operated with British troops in capturing Sollum. Towards the end of May the regiment moved to Palestine, where it came under the command of the 7th Division for the imminent invasion of Syria. The regiment experienced its heaviest fighting during the Syrian campaign, which began on 7 June. A Squadron was attached to the 21st Brigade and advanced along the coast, where the rugged hills made it difficult to manoeuvre the tanks and carriers. The squadron was relieved by one of the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment’s squadrons on 13 and 14 June. C Squadron, meanwhile, was with the 25th Brigade, and advanced along the Rosh Pinna road, engaging strong enemy defences at Fort Khirbe. C Squadron was relieved by B Squadron, which was later attacked by Vichy French tanks that were supported by heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, which forced the Australians to withdrawal. Always willing or needing to improvise during the campaign, A and B Squadrons both operated three captured French R35 Renault light tanks, while C Squadron provided personnel for a horse troop, quickly nicknamed the “Kelly Gang”, to patrol the high, rugged hills near the Mardjayoun–Banis Road. The regiment remained in Syria as part of the occupation force and returned to Australia in March 1942. It was sent to the Adelaide River, in the Northern Territory, and then later to Murgon, in Queensland. In 1943 and 1944 divisional cavalry regiments were reorganised into cavalry (commando) regiments. In January 1944 the 6th Division Cavalry Regiment became the 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Regiment. The regiment lost its vehicles and became the administrative headquarters for the 2/7th, 2/9th, and 2/10th Commando Squadrons. The regiment remained with the 6th Division and participated in the Aitpae–Wewak campaign, in New Guinea, during 1945. 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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BERT HINKLER & THE EAGLEHAWK METHODISTS, 19/03/1928
Handwritten extracts from a newspaper clipping dated 19/3/1928 Bert H & the E'hawk Methodists and 13/8/1928 (B'go & Trackless Train). Bert Hinkler and the Eaglehawk Methodists tell of the protests from the Eaglehawk Methodists when Bert Hinkler landed his plane at Flemington Racecourse on Sunday March 18 1928. Also mentioned is the Matthew Flinders Bi-Centenary in Lincolnshire. Bgo and the Trackless Train describe the Trackless Train's visit to Bendigo on August 12 1928. It was an advertising medium for M. G. M. Films. Notes are dated July '74.document, names of bendigo pioneers, bert hinkler & the eaglehawk methodists, matthew flinders bi-centenary, don shiel, mrs flinders petrie, m g m films, bendigo motor co, pethard's motors, cr j h curnow, mr j dunphy, mr carrier, royal princess theatre, i r hendry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: ARRIVAL OF MACHINERY
Black and white photograph of a circa 1940'c semi Trailer parked in Hargreaves street, opposite the Hanro Factory. Behind the truck can be seen the upper section of Specimen Cottage and to the left of that a portion of Pulfer Motors ( the old Royal Princess Hotel) The trucking Company is Yellow Express and there is a large crate on the trailer. A sign on the front of the crate reads ' Packed by Westfield Transport Ltd. ' and above that another sign: ' Handle with Care, Fully Assembled ? Textile Machinery '.organization, business, hanro, hanro, yellow express carriers, westfield transport ltd, pulfer motors, royal princess hotel, specimen cottage -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - NZ warship, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Roy Liebig, 1945
The donor's (Karen Bowden) grandfather - Roy Liebig (1897-1968) - took these photos in the 1940s. Karen, as administrtor of his estate, has extracted various photos and sent them to appropriate historical societies.A series of photographs taken by Roy Liebig in the 1940s Hard copy and digital. Visiting NZ warship at Station Pier, also sail boats and waterfont buildingsmaritime, piers and wharves, war - world war ii, piers and wharves - station pier, roy liebig, karen bowden, yarra river, aircraft carrier -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Darling Smith Carriers
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, darling smith carriers, railway, station, coach house, lydiard st, horses, carts, provincial, signal box -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama
M113 APC Stopped on track near simple sapling river crossing. Twp Crew are in attendance, all hatches are open, soldier sitting in top hatch is holding a can of coke. Soldier at front of APC appears to be stretching, taking a break.m113, armoured personnel carrier, diorama, at rest -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, Half Track Troop Carrier
Wheeled front, tracked rear. Solid half sides. Caged roof. Machine gun in troop bay. Bush bash roller on bumper bar and fold down armoured windscreen with observation slits.m3, half track truck, troop transport, white motor company, model -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama, APC And Infantry Mortor Team
Fire support base. Ammunition resupply by APC to infantry mortor crew in action. Rear hatch of APC open. Mortor crew are in a sandbagged fire position with mortor ammunition ready to fire on sandbags.White playboy bunny logo on gunshielddiorama, armoured personnel carrier, infantry mortor team, ammunition resupply -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama, M113 APC Being recovered
M88 Hercules armoured recovery tank with boom crane lifting damaged APC. In the background is another APC providing armed support. A 1/4 tonne trailer is alongside.White US Army stars on both APCs. Foreground APC bears Reg. no. 12827469recovery tank, armoured personnel carrier, diorama, m113, m88 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, M-113 APC
APC with Saladin turret and 76mm cannon with crew. Crew hatches open. Carrying two rolled up cam nets. APC is olive green in colour.Armd TAC sign red and yellow divided square. Yellow circle with numeral 12.m-113, armoured personnel carrier, model -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, M-113 APC
APC with Saladin turret and 76mm cannon. Gunner's hatch is open. No crew visible. APC is coloured oflive green.Armd TAC sign red and yellow divided square. Yellow circle with numeral 12.m-113, armoured personnel carrier, model -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, M-S77 Command Post Vehicle
APC variant with additional headroom and aux motor to provide power when stationary. Carried additional radios and crew. Used for artillery and signals.Tank is coloured olive green.armoured personnel carrier, m-s77, command post vehicle, model -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS Torrens
Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS TorrensBox of photocopies and print outs from government websites and the National Archives of Aust.Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS Torrens vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations - australian, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), hmas vampire, hmas torrens, hmas vendetta, hmas swan, hmas duchess -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS Torrens
Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS TorrensBox of photocopies and print outs from government websites and the National Archives of Aust.Collection of documents on Australian Naval Support & logs for the ships, HMAS Vendetta, HMAS Swan, HMAS Duchess, HMAS Vampire, HMAS Sydney & HMAS Torrens vietnam war, 1961-1975 - naval operations - australian, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), hmas vendetta, hmas swan, hmas duchess, hmas vampire, hmas torrens -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Application by ships company of HMAS Sydney 3 for awarding of the Vietnam Campaign Medal
Photocopy of application and a note for filing by Gary Parkerhmas sydney (aircraft carrier) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Aussie Trackers - Vietnam - Vol. 1 (2 copies)
Actual film footage taken by Lt. John Neervoort in Vietnamvietnam war, 1961-1975 - history, 6 rar/nz, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Operators manual for Carrier, Personnel, full tracked, armored etc
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle - Helicopter, Westland Wessex Model 31B, 1964
The Wessex was used between 1964 and 1984 by the Australian Navy in Australia and Oceania. This helicopter, no 31, also use for disaster relief in Darwin after Cyclone Tracy.Manufactured in Britain from a USA design, the Wessex was jet powered (Napier Gazelle), a multi-role helicopter used in air sea rescue, anti-submarine, ambulance, troop and freight carrying. Dependent on the mission profile, the aircraft carried a crew from three to five including two pilots.Includes a full set of Royal Australian Navy insignia and carries the Serial No. N7-221 and Navy Side No. 31.RAN Roundel. Navy Registration N7-221. No31, a/c safety markings. Tiger Head Unit Logo of 816 Sqnhelicopters, military equipment, wedssex, troop carrier, navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Navy (Royal Australian Navy)
Coloured footage of Australian ships at sea including HMAS Sydney; HMAS Assail; HMAS Vampire & HMAS Stuart.royal australian navy, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), hmas assail, hmas vampire, hmas stuart -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Journal, The Grey Funnel - official newsletter of the HMAS Sydney & VLSVA (Vic. Inc.)
hmas sydney (aircraft carrier), veterans – australia – periodicals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Aussie Trackers - Vietnam - Vol. 1 (2 copies)
Actual film footage taken by Lt. John Neervoort in Vietnamvietnam war, 1961-1975 - history, 6 rar/nz, hmas sydney (aircraft carrier) -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Colin Jones, Wings and the Navy 1947-1953, 1997
This book tells the story of the Royal Australian Navy in the years following the Second World War - an optomistic and confident period following the commissioning of Australia's first aircraft carrierIndex, Bibliography, ill (b/w), p.108.non-fictionThis book tells the story of the Royal Australian Navy in the years following the Second World War - an optomistic and confident period following the commissioning of Australia's first aircraft carrierroyal australian navy - aviation history, royal australian navy - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Schutzenpanzerwagen, Schutzenpanzerwagen in action, 1972
A pictorial account of the Schutzenpanzerwagen (troop carrier)in action with limited text.ill (b/w)non-fictionA pictorial account of the Schutzenpanzerwagen (troop carrier)in action with limited text.schutzenpanzerwagen, armoured vehicles - germany -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Octopus Books, A History of Fighting Ships, 1975
Includes ships from the Nile craft of 3000 B.C. to the modern American aircraft carrier. Emphasizes that the fighting ship has always been not merely a weapon of war but a beautiful and intensely personal creation, possessing a supreme combination of functional and decorative qualities.Index, ill, p.141.non-fictionIncludes ships from the Nile craft of 3000 B.C. to the modern American aircraft carrier. Emphasizes that the fighting ship has always been not merely a weapon of war but a beautiful and intensely personal creation, possessing a supreme combination of functional and decorative qualities.naval art and science, warships - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Pelorus Publications, Seagulls, cruisers and catapults : Australian naval aviation, 1913-1944, 1989
In 'Seagulls, Cruisers and Catapults' Ray Jones has written an authoritative account of the technical, operational and political aspects of Australian naval aviation from Admiral Creswell's 1913 plan for naval aviation until the last aircraft catapult was removed from an Australian cruiser in 1944.The Navy's role as catalyst in the formation of the Air Force is outlined for the first time and details of the sometimes acrimonius struggle between Navy and Air Force over naval aviation are provided. No serious work of RAN history can deal with the mid-war years without taking account of advice from London and the Admiralty's influence on RAN aviation planning is made clear. Operation of aircraft, such as the Seagull III and Seagull V amphibians, from Australian warships are described and the rationale of cruiser aircraft operations are illustrated by the number shot down or damaged performing their essential task in wartime. The vital role of aircraft operating from cruisers searching for raiders and taking part in fleet operations defending Australia in 1942 is stressed. Extensive archival research in Melbourne, Canberra and London, combined with hours of interviews with the men who flew aircraft from cruisers and carrier, has ensured a balanced and well-rounded narrative which is an essential addition to the library of any naval or aviation history enthusiast.Index, notes, Appendices, ill, p.134.In 'Seagulls, Cruisers and Catapults' Ray Jones has written an authoritative account of the technical, operational and political aspects of Australian naval aviation from Admiral Creswell's 1913 plan for naval aviation until the last aircraft catapult was removed from an Australian cruiser in 1944.The Navy's role as catalyst in the formation of the Air Force is outlined for the first time and details of the sometimes acrimonius struggle between Navy and Air Force over naval aviation are provided. No serious work of RAN history can deal with the mid-war years without taking account of advice from London and the Admiralty's influence on RAN aviation planning is made clear. Operation of aircraft, such as the Seagull III and Seagull V amphibians, from Australian warships are described and the rationale of cruiser aircraft operations are illustrated by the number shot down or damaged performing their essential task in wartime. The vital role of aircraft operating from cruisers searching for raiders and taking part in fleet operations defending Australia in 1942 is stressed. Extensive archival research in Melbourne, Canberra and London, combined with hours of interviews with the men who flew aircraft from cruisers and carrier, has ensured a balanced and well-rounded narrative which is an essential addition to the library of any naval or aviation history enthusiast.airplanes - military - australia, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book - Aggressors, volume 2 : carrier power vs. fighting ship, Shrewsbury, 1990
Description of carrier based aircraft in World war TwoIll, p.64.non-fictionDescription of carrier based aircraft in World war Twoworld war 1939-1945 - carrier operations, aircraft carriers -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Lorenz Books, The world encyclopedia of armoured fighting vehicles, 2014
This title examines the role of armoured vehicles, from the 1900's, the coming of age of self-propelled artillery and amphibious infantry assult vehicles in WWII, through to modern peacekeeping armoured personnel carriers. It features a range of wheeled and tracked vehicles, including AFVs from the two World Wars. Includes description and history of each vehicle, with a specification panel detailing information such as the official name, date, country of origin, crew, weight, dimensions, armament, armour thickness, powerplant, speed and range. It is a complete reference guide to over 100 years of military vehicle engineering and warfare.Index, ill, p.256.non-fictionThis title examines the role of armoured vehicles, from the 1900's, the coming of age of self-propelled artillery and amphibious infantry assult vehicles in WWII, through to modern peacekeeping armoured personnel carriers. It features a range of wheeled and tracked vehicles, including AFVs from the two World Wars. Includes description and history of each vehicle, with a specification panel detailing information such as the official name, date, country of origin, crew, weight, dimensions, armament, armour thickness, powerplant, speed and range. It is a complete reference guide to over 100 years of military vehicle engineering and warfare.armoured vehicles - history, tanks - military science -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Naval Institute Press, Wings of the Navy : flying allied carrier aircraft of World War Two, 1987
Flying allied carrier aircraft of World War Two illustrated with cutaway and cockpit interior drawingsIll, p.176.non-fictionFlying allied carrier aircraft of World War Two illustrated with cutaway and cockpit interior drawingsworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations, carrier based aircraft