vii-xxii; 240 P.; figs.; maps; notes; bib.; index; tables; 23 cm.This book is designed to provide all the information required for informed consideration of the potential role of Aborigines in the defence of Australia, for clarification and resolution of the disparate and complex issues involved and for the design of policy initiatives to realise the potential of Aborigines in Australia's defence planning and operations.world war, 1939-1945 -- participation, aboriginal australian. | world war, 1939-1945 -- participation, torres strait islander. | aboriginal australian soldiers. | australia -- armed forces -- minorities -- history.

Officer Cadet School ordinary permit to use defence road and the area of the Point Nepean Defence Reserve for the purpose of sightseeing issued to Nunawading Historical Society for 16 Sep 1973.Officer Cadet School ordinary permit to use defence road and the area of the Point Nepean Defence Reserve for the purpose of sightseeing issued to Nunawading Historical Society for 16 Sep 1973.armed forces, officer cadet school, portsea, australian government

Mullauna Secondary College unveiled a commemorative plaque and members of Mitcham R.S.L. planted rosemary bushes on the 75th November 11th Remembrance Day anniversary. A military ceremonial guard from the 10th Field Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers posted a guard throughout the ceremony. Mullauna Secondary College unveiled a commemorative plaque and members of Mitcham R.S.L. planted rosemary bushes on the 75th November 11th Remembrance Day anniversary. mullauna secondary college, royal australian engineers, armed forces

A life of Fred Brian Cox, Box Hill and Blackburn resident who enlisted in the AIF and died as a POW in Japan. A life of Fred Brian Cox, Box Hill and Blackburn resident who enlisted in the AIF and died as a POW in Japan.armed forces, cox, fred brian, world war, 1939-1945

Article on Victorian of the Year Rodney Cocks, from East Burwood and his work with the UN and the Australian Army. Photo of Cocks in Melbourne and AfghanistanArticle on Victorian of the Year Rodney Cocks, from East Burwood and his work with the UN and the Australian Army.armed forces, cocks, rodney, burwood east, united nations

This green bowl shaped steel helmet has a two piece liner and pad attached to the helmet by a single rivet. It has a canvas chin strap attached to the sides and a green cotton mesh attached to the helmet by a drawstring. These helmets were issued to troops during World War 1.A bowl shaped steel helmet with green mesh attached to helmet by drawstring.armed forces, defence forces, world war 1, soldiers

Black and white photograph of Eric Carstairs in centre receiving handshake from unnamed man, another man looking on. Appears to be an RSL function Lakes Entrance Victoriaarmed forces, community services, historical society

Black and white photograph of three Egan brothers Doug, Creighton and Edgar one in each Service RAAF trainee crew RAN Petty Officer AIF Private CM South Egan B Coy No 2251 59 Battalion AIF Abroad from Lakes Entrance Victoriaarmed forces

Brief Military History of Keith Trevan in the PMF pre WW2 AIF WW2 ARA post WW2Black and white photograph of WW 2 soldier Major Keith Trevan in South Vietnamarmed forces

Colour photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Keith Trevan with his son in law Flying Officer Bill Simpson right and grandson Aircraft man Brett Roberts Victoriaarmed forces

Only four Australian Mustangs saw wartime action all in KoreaColour photograph of Mustang aircraft owned by Judy Pay and Dick Hourigan of Tyabb piloted by Darcy O'├onnor taken at Airshow Bairnsdale Victoriaarmed forces

Colour photograph showing Bill Greske RSL President presenting 1000 dollar cheque to Darren Chester and Ian Overall of Skyshow Committee 2002 outside the RSL Clubrooms Barkes Ave Lakes Entrance Victoriaarmed forces