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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges Australian Trade
00505.1 Signal Corps (blackened) 00505.2 Gun Layer (blackened) 00505.3 Warrant Officer (silver Queens Crown) 00505.4 Warrant Officer (Crown in a wreath) 00505.5 Kings Crown (blackened) -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Ammunition
7.62 x 51 nato me- Footscray M172 model 72 mini gun used on helicopters,black stained case & projectile signify blind (undrilled) primer & confirms dummyammunition, vietnam, army -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Shows field dress and webbing equipment worn in 1989. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of two soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles cleaning the barrel of a 76mm gun on 76mm M113 Fire Support Vehicle. Corporal Marcos Ludeman at left. -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Weapon - Explosive Ordnance-Inert, Shell case- 40mm Bofor, 1956
Corroded brass casing of a 40mm Bofors Anti Aircraft gun with black painted writing on the side identifying that it is a practice round and the batch number. The primer does not sit flush with the base of the round "MNFQ/R RNP2240 PRAC.T.N3 GD-11-56 BATCH T257 FFE INERT 400 JUNE 94 5/6-11 -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Two pounder anti tank gun
Manufactured by GMH for the defence of Ambon , 1942Manufactured by GMH 1942Carriage mounted two pound gun, pneumatic tyred wheels, A shield is mounted for the gunners protection, whose seat is mounted behind this shield. The weapon has an overall drab olive colour.world war 2, gun, anti tank -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: THE WAY WE WAR
Arthur Swale was born in 1887 at Wedderburn and became a draper in Inglewood. He served in France following the Armistice from June 1918-July 1919. He married Marion Synott in 1928. Arthur died in 1963.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Tuesday, December 23, 2003. The way we war: captured German guns in France, picture by Arthur Swale in 1918. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, MILITARY, 1959 - 1961
(.1) The men are from C Coy 1 RAR firing SLR rifles at the Battalions jungle training area KOTA TINGI in south Malaya. (.2) Pte John GILES at LASAH north Malaya, operational camp for A Coy 1 RAR. (.3) Pte Victor ALLEN A Coy 1 RAR in north Malaya base camp with “FEARLESS” a 3 month old mascot who wandered into the camp and stayed. While ever music was on FEARLESS would listen. (.4) The soldier in forefront is Max (Dad) KELLY. Served 2nd AIF, BCOF, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam. The photos relate to the collection of William Francis (Dinky DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details. All photos are B & W. (.1) Five men on a range shot, four men shooting, a typed sheet attached with details. (2) A soldier kneeling aiming an SLR, a typed sheet attached with details. (.3) Soldier and small dog listening to a radio, atypical sheet attached with details. (.4) Two soldiers patrolling with rifles. (.5) Soldier splashing water over himself. (.6) Soldiers on parade right dressing. (.7) Two soldiers patrolling walking on a log. (.8) Two soldiers reading a book on Malaya. (.9) Two soldiers adjusting slings on their SLR’s. (.10) Two Officers seated having a cup of tea. (.11) Soldier kneeling aiming a shotgun. (.12) Soldier drinking from a water bottle. (.13) Soldier kneeling with a small black dog. (.14) Soldier holding an SLR rifle. (.15) Two soldiers leaning out of an aircraft. (.16) Soldier playing a guitar. (.17) Two soldiers kneeling holding a tin of food. All photos are stamped on the rear in purple. “Public Relations Australian Army Force, GHQ FARELF” (then either) “ELL & a number” or GUN & a Number MC”photography, military, malaya -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Postcard propaganda WW1 (see Notes), ANZACS IN FRANCE, WW1 in England by Daily Mail
part of set of propaganda pics to be sent 'home'Attempts to present an idealised view of the fighting although the surroundings counteract this.Black and White PostcardOn Reverse: Hot weather and hot work at their big gun have induced these splendidly built Anzacs to strip to the waist. Also Series XIX No 148soldires in ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Bendigo Theatre Company: tickets 1989
In 1984, the Bendigo Operatic Society changed its name to the Bendigo Theatre Company. In 1989 the company produced two shows; its 84th production was "Annie Get your Gun and its 85th production was the pantomime "Cinderella". These tickets would have been for "Annie Get Your Gun" in June 1989.Bendigo Theatre Company Inc, Two Tickets, for date 15th June 1989 Seat Numbers: i9 & i10, Adult tickets Blue printed tickets with black writingtickets, bendigo theatre company -
Friends of the Cerberus Inc
Mk III Palliser Shot, 1889 or later
Mk III palliser shot was intended to be fired from the main guns of HMVS Cerberus.Only know shot from HMVS Cerberus.Cylindrical steel projectile with pointed nose.None.palliser shot, ammunition -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ammunition Box - Remington America
Manufacturer of fire arms and ammunition. Founded in 1816. It was one of the oldest gun makers in the US. Used by hunters, farmers and recreational shooters in the Kiewa Valley.Wooden cubic shaped box with black print on each side including the makers name, Remington Arms Co. Inc. of Bridgeport, Conn., USAIn black print on each side. Varying quality of legible words.remington arms, ammunition box, hunters -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Instructions on methods of attack by air firing and air bombing, RAAF Publication No. 56: Instructions On Methods Of Attack By Air Firing and Air Bombing, Issued February 1939. Reprinted January 1940
Issued in February 1939. A RAAF instruction manual on aircraft attack using guns and bombs. raaf, royal australian air force, attacking, air firing, air bombing, air force head-quarters -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - CAC Proposal for a Twin-Engined Anti-Tank Aircraft, Anti-Tank Aircraft Project
Proposal contains the suggestion for a twin-engined aircraft armed with a single 40mm Bofors Gun -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Framed Photograph of PRIVATE C.F. PIERCE
George Frederick Pierce No 2839 enlisted in the AIF on 29.6.15 in 9th reinforcements 6th Batt age 20 years. Embark for Egypt 9.10.15, embark for France 2.4.16, awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1917, KIA 4.10.17, no known grave. The “DCM” award. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his Lewis Gun Section in an attack and bombed an enemy Machine Gun post single handed, capturing the gun. Later he carried ammunition to the front line through heavy barrages. He set a splendid example of courage and devotion.Framed and mounted Photograph Pte Private G.F Pierce DCM in Wooden frame with Glass cover. Photograph - sepia toned half length portrait of soldier in uniform centred over a beige coloured background illustrated in colour, flags, animals and flowers. Frame - timber, mid brown stain, decorative edge, glass front. Mount - dark green cardboard.photography - photographs, frame accessories, history, army, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - 25 POUNDER QUICK FIRING GUN, Ruwolt, C.1940
This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use. .1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) 25 Pounder Quick Firing Gun Model Mark 11, painted green, on two wheels, towed.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, 25 pounder -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Child Soldier 2, 1914-1918
This is number 23 of 27 items in the Daisy Vickers collection of World War One memorabilia. These items were sent or given to Daisy Ogier (nee Vickers) during World War One by Corporal Arthur Anderson who enlisted from Warrnambool in 1915 at the age of 21. He served in Egypt and France and returned to Australia in 1919. Daisy Ogier (1907-1987) was a student and then a teacher at Warrnambool Technical School with her early teaching years there from 1925 to 1936 and in 1949. She became the head mistress from 1950 to 1963 and in 1968. She officially retired in 1976. Daisy Vickers was one of the best loved and dedicated teachers that the school ever had. She married the Reverend Fred Ogier and continued her association with the school after her husband's death. Keywords This card is interesting because of its association with World War One and two local people Daisy Vickers and Arthur Anderson This postcard has an image of a child soldier smoking a pipe, holding a gun and with a bottle at his feet. In the background are some ruins. There is French writing on the back and the front as well as space for an address and correspondence on the back. Graine de Poilu Six jours de perme ; Veine! On va se les caler! Manque qu'une marraine Pour pas se la Fouler! Pour pas se la Fouler caler Fabrication Francaise Patriotic 1218/4 150 PLATINE - A- NOYER -PARIS.. VISE PARIS NO versodaisy ogier nee vickers, arthur anderson, world war 1 postcard -
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 -
Wangaratta High School
WSC Yearbook- Geronimo, 1997
Black yearbook with a full page art cartoon on the cover of two suited men wearing sunglasses in a doorway shooting guns at a number of monsters in the foreground. Text above the door reads GERONIMO '97GERONIMO '97 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE DIGGING - THE DIGGERS, c1850s
Diggers & Mining. The Digging - The Diggers. Slide; 'A Night Attack' slide shows three diggers one has a gun and is after the robber. Markings: 59 994.LIF:6. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Bofors Gun
A black and white photograph of Engineer crew of L/C Vernon Sturdie man a Bofors Gun on the Mekong River. The L/C had come under RPG fire from the river bank. photograph, bofor gun, gibbons collection catalogue, mekong river, landing craft vernon sturdie -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Handbook for .303-IN Vickers Machine Gun and Tripod Mounting, Mark IV 1930 Supplement No 2, Early 20th Century
Handbook for the .303-IN Vickers Machine Gun and Tripod Mounting, Mark IV 1930 Supplement 2.Handbook used by Military Personnel in relation to the .303-IN Vickers Machine Gun and Tripod Mounting, Mark IV.A small oblong book buff in colour cardboard outer cover.On the front cover in pencil Capt W.A. Cronk 59 Bn. On the front cover in ink B.W. Pulver.machine gun, tripod mounting, mounting -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Callawadda Gun Club with L to R Mr Jim Morrissey, Mr Gary Solomano Jnr& Mr Leon Gibson
Callawadda Gun Club L to R Jim Morrissey. Gary Solomano Jnr. Leon Gibson.stawell sport -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Crew on FSV
The Fire Support Vehicle mounted a 76mm gun and added greatly to the fire power of a cavalry troop.Colour photograph of 3 crewmen on M113A1 Fire Support Vehicle ( FSV ) during 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Annual camp at Puckapunyal 1986. Crew are from left: Corporal Ramsdale, Corporal RAC McDonald and Sergeant King.fire support, vmr, military, training, puckapunyal -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - US Navy MK18 Aircraft Computing Turret Gunsight
Used in military aircraft by US Navy Black metal box with lens sights, and steel braid cord and plug connections..U.S. NAVY. B U of ORD. GUN SIGHT MK 18 Mod SIGHT UNIT SERIAL No 501 Eastman Kodak Co ROCHESTER NY -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Weapon, Ammunition
Black coloured card with various items attached. Displayed are several rounds used in various weapons, a splintex arrow and a lighter.5.56 - M 16 round armalite rifle - AK47 - 7.62 short 7.62 x 59 nugent armoured piercing ;splintex arrow (part of a cannister round ).50 cal machine gun round; 7.62 Nato round with M 60 machine gun link. Donated by John Spitzers. Ex I BN RAR SVN 1965 /66ammunition -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Horse whip, c.1914
Memorabilia of Dvr Thomas Whyte, Machine Gun Squadron, 3rd Australian Light Horse Brigade, AIFUsed by Australian Light Horse soldier of World War 1Plaited leather whipNil -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 12/04/1951
Allan is still enjoying living and working in Oslo. He saw the film 'Annie Get Your Gun'.Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0864.a) headed Oslo and dated 12/04/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P,O. Oslo. Postmark is Oslo. Stamped in black above the address is 'GAVER TIL, RADIUMHOSPITALET, ERSKATTEFRIE'letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette andersen -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, 3rd Australian Machine Gun Co camped at Mazar, 1917_
3rd Australian Machine Gun Squadron, camped at Mazar, Joe at left, after 28 hour ride.Digital copy of black and white photograph"Camped at Mazar, Joe on left hand side, previously we had been 28 hours in the saddle"charles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Stowell Marshall, 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, 1917_
This photograph shows Stowell Marshall (seated) and another from the 3rd Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron..Digital copy of black and white photograph. No caption on this photographcharles marshall, world war 1, stowell marshall -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - BANNER, 6th INFANTRY BRIGADE
Banners used as flag to identify unit.Red felt banner in long triangular shape. Writing in yellow with a blue/green tinge at bottom. Also an image of a Bren Machine Gun. left edge lined with yellow and two loops of same material.Stuck onto banner "INF 6 BDE 1951".banner, 6th infantry brigade.