There are other items donated by MRS CROSBIE. This item possibly relates to item Cat No 28.2Native comb, wood, curved shape with top & nine tines rest of length. Engraved on outside at top by hand 'Milne Bay, Moresby, Wau, Bulola, Salamoa, New Guinea 1942-3'.ethnographic material - dress ornament, military history - souvenirs, comb, new guinea

This is a copy of the original.On white shiny paper The Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bouganville & Adjacent Islands. Black writing, signed by Commander Japanese Imperial Army & Gen Sturdee Commanding First Australian Army. Dated 6.9.45 at 11:30 hours.documents - military, surrender, japanese

Walter Peake was from Bendigo and was in New Zealand when he signed up. Refer 1791.3, 1792P, 1793.2.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W. Peake. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal with copper Oak leaf denoting the award "Mention in Despatches"." 6/1688 Cpl W. Peake N.Z.E.F"metalcraft, medals, military

The cards were sent to Geoff Murray by Sister Augustine from the Baria Orphanage South Vietnam. On Geoff's 2nd tour of Vietnam with Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70 he was a great supporter of the Orphanage with food and rations. Refer 594.2, 610.2P, 611.8 re Geoff and the Orphanage. His first tour was with 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, refer 638P..1) Christmas card with scene of Vietnamese village. .2) New Year's card with paper cutout birds and pressed flowers. .3) Christmas card with painting of birds and nativity scene on cover and pop-up nativity scene.documents-cards, natural history specimens-botany, vietnam

Military payment certificates (currency) used to pay U.S troops in Vietnam, also allied troops, for use in military installations, not for use in the general public. This was to prevent the use of U.S Dollars getting into the black market and use by the enemy. Every so often a change would happen and all money handed in and new notes would be issued. Commonly called “MPC” Items souvenired by Anthony Robert Cornelius No 3176333, served Vietnam 19.11.68 to 10.10.69 with HQ 5 Coy RAASC and 25 Supply PL RAASC with the rank of Cpl. He then served in Malaya from 1970 - 72. He served some 12 years in the Regular Army..1) US Military Currency, 2x $1, 2x 50c .2) US Military Currency, 2x 25c, 2x $10, 2x 5c.numismatics-notes, military history, mpc

Item carried by Malcolm Stuart Angus No 3112710.Small brown Bible, vinyl covered book with Australian army logo and title in gold."Presented to Cpl Angus by the Bible Society of Australia" "Exercise Northern Warrior 20th August 84 Chaplain Ted Brooker"books-religion, military equipment-new testament

.1 Return to Civil Life. Navy blue, red and blue-grey cover with Australian coat of arms in bottom left corner. .2 Getting About in New Guinea. Blue-grey cover with top half faded to grey. .3 Army Rehabilitation. Grey-green cover.books-technical, educational, rehabilitation, civilian life, new guinea

Items souveniered by VX65555 GNR R.J Lee MM. Refer Cat No 1734 for service details also 728.2..1) Propaganda Pamphlet, in colour both sides, in Pidgin and Japanese showing a Japanese soldier sitting under a tree reading the pam. Titled TOK BILOG GAVMAN. .2) Japanese card size note, oval seal on one side, Japanese ancient depictions on a horse in red. .3) Pamphlet in Pidgin New Guinea, Native depiction of a head, Australian coat of arms with OL BOI HARIM TOK.documents -pamphlets, military history, propaganda, japanese

Edward Joseph Flynn VX28373 enlisted on 19.6.1940 in the 2nd AIF. Embarked for Eygpt 29.12.1940, disembark 29.11.1940, embark for Australia 5.2.1942, disembark 16.3.1942, embark for New Guinea 12.6.1942, disembark Sydney 8.12.1943 for leave, from here he spends time in hospital with Malaria then Dermatitis of the Face. Embark for Morotai 10.4.1944, disembark 22.4.1945, embark for British North Borneo 30.5.1945, embark for Australia 28.10.1945, disembark Brisbane 15.11.1945. On discharge from the AIF 6.12.45 he was still serving as a Gunner in 2/3rd Anti Tank Regt. He would also be entitled to the Australian Service medal 1945 - 75.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re E.J Flynn. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal."VX28373 E J FLYNN"numismatics- medals - military, medals, service awards, medals army

Allan Maxwell BULL initially enlisted in the CMF on 18.6.1941 No V48765 age 20 years. Posted to 266 LAD on 17.11.1941 AEME, transfers to the 2nd AIF 16.9.1942 No VX115965, embarks for New Guinea 10.3.1943, hospital 21.12.1943 with Diarrhoea, rejoins unit 6.1.1944, embarks and arrives Australia 20.2.1944, transfer to Amenities Services 9.2.1944 then to 1st Aust Cinema unit, promoted Cpl 29.1.1945, embarks for Morotai 12.4.1945 then to North Borneo 21.6.1945. Although not clear it appears he arrived back in Aust on 11.1946 and was discharged from the Army on 30.1.1946.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re A.M.BULL. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW Pacific""VX115965 A.M.Bull"decorations, medals, service awards

Tobacco found in the Waitauala Plantation New Britain in 1944.A plug of tobacco found in New Britain 1944.militory history, personal effects, smoking accessories

Item is a type of Trench ArtPickled onion fork with two pronges made from perspex. Fork is engraved on one side. “New Guinea 1943”memorabilia, trench art, new guinea

The map belonged to Jack Grinton No 1043 38th Batt AIF. At Wars end extensive leave was granted, Jack journeyed to Paris, Nice, Monte Carlo taking many photos. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Map of Paris. Red cardboard or paper hardcover, new edition guide of metropolitan Paris (ministries, tramways, monuments), Index in front, folded paper map attached to back cover. "Plan commode de Paris avec l'itineraire des autobus & tramways metropolitan"documents-maps, french

Robert John Suggett No 378, 38th Batt & 3rd Div HQ AIF. Refer Cat No1647.4 for his service historyNew Year's card with Christmas greetings from Louis J Fouillet in France to Mr Sugget. Handpainted scene on front of cream coloured card.“My dear Mr Suggett”documents-cards, xmas

Belonged to Harry Atkin No VX21935 2nd AIF. Refer 1079P for his service history.Book, New Testament at the top with a crown over GvR underneath. Owners name, number stamped on in purple.“H Atkin VX21935”new testament, religious, h atkin

Photos from WWI belonged to Walter Henry SMITH Reg No 1572. Refer Reg Nos 102.4 Medals, 104 Certificate..1) Copy of sepia photo of Walter Henry SMITH seated, showing 3 WIA bars. .2) Copy of sepia photo depicting 2 soldiers, 1 standing, 1 seated, both wearing pith helmets. .3) Copy of sepia photo of 15 AIF soldiers & 2 children. .4) Copy of sepia photo depicting soldiers from C Company 25th Battalion eating in front of a tent. .5) Copy of sepia portrait of 5 AIF soldiers, 3 standing, 2 seated. .6) Copy of sepia portrait of 2 AIF soldiers. .7) Copy of elderly man wearing RSL badge - Walter H SMITH. Metallic brass covered frame..4) Bottom centre in white print: C. COMP. 25 BATTALION. 16.5.15 HAVING DINNER IN OUR NEW DINING ROOMmilitary history, photography, aif

The Bible is linked to either Charles Todd No 2881, 14th Batt, James Todd No 2418, 12th Batt. Refer Cat No 1217, 1340P.Bible, pocket sized, brownish colour. Front cover has "New Testament, Souvenir of Peace, World Wide War 1914-18"books-religion, religion-christian, military history

Items souvenired by Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF. Refer 1367.5 for his service history..1) Badge, Brass, curved with letters " NZR" Lugs on rear with one clip .2) Badge, brass, curved with letters " NZRB" Lugs on rear with one clipnumismatics - badges, military history - newzealand, metalcraft - brassware

The colour patch is 2nd Battalion Canterbury Infantry Regiment New Zealand Military Forces. They belonged to Harry Thompson who came from Sebastion near Bendigo and enlisted in New Zealand. Refer 323.3, 1258, 2027..1) Button, metal, round with 4 stars in the centre with "New Zealand Forces" around the outside. .2) Canterbury Regiment colour patch, felt material, square shaped black backing with central diamond shape, dark blue over red.uniforms-military-accessories, metalcraft-brassware, manchester-trimmings

Harry Thompson came from Sebastion near Bendigo Victoria. He enlisted in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force No 69437 Canterbury Infantry Regiment. Refer 323.3, 1258, 2026.2.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re H.Thompson. 1. War medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal."69437 Pte H Thompson N.Z.E.F"medals, military, history

Australian & New Zealand Troop Convoys from 1865 through 2 World Wars to Korea & Vietnam. On front flyleaf in black ink: RSL Stamp Peter Plowman is a noted maritime researcher & writerSoft cover, cardboard, white print title on front & spine, white & pale blue print on back. Coloured photos of troops boarding a ship & a ship painting on front.Front flyleaf hand written in black ink: Donated by W Lancasterbooks, military, history

Folded page inside front of book. One side has a map of Cowra,New South Wales, the other has a map & information about the Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre, Cowra, New South Wales.Book, 240 pages, orange hard cover with yellow & black dust jacket. Front of dust jacket has photo of the body of a soldier lying on the ground & the back a photo of 2 men & 1 woman looking at photos. Written on 1st page: Nancy Brown Written on back of 2nd page: Alan W Brown Written on title page: Donated by Bgo Y Mens Clubbooks, military, history

Book, light green soft cover with dark green vinyl binding over staples. Title in black print, 22 pages.books, military, history

Blue stamp on front & back flyleaf: RSL Stamp Book, hard cover, dark green coloured buckram, no print on cover. Dust cover, black print on green background on front & spine. Sepia photograph of uniformed soldier on front, black print on white background on back. 193 cut pages, illustrated black & white photographs & maps. Biography - Frank Holland MBE Commando, Coastwatcher / Wartime rescue operation in New Britain; '2' Special Unit Operation in Portuguese Timor & Borneo.Handwritten in black ink on front flyleaf: To Alan Holmes Resident of Bendigo RSL With compliments 4.9.99 Handwritten in blue ink: Mabel Holland Queen Emma By - Robson Story of Rabaulbooks, military, history, biography

.1) Native Headman's axe, from Mt Hagen area New Guinea. One end has a blade of shaped green stone. The other end timber, originally had a diamond shaped hole, now broken. The handle stem & 2 blades are held together with intricate bamboo weaving & adhesive. .2) The plain wooden handle had been sawn off some time ago, it was glued on for display.Written on side 1: Headman's Axe, Mt Hagen ethnographic material - tools + implements, military history - souvenirs

.1) The first medal on the left is the BEM. There are 9 clasps denoting overseas service and 3 clasps denoting Long Service. Francis William (Dinky) Dean enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX93960 on 16.12.43 age 18 years. He went on to serve with the 2nd/2nd Pioneers in the islands ending up on Morotai at wars end. At the end of 1945 while still overseas 3 new Battalions were formed for service wth BCOF in Japan. They were the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s made up from 3 Aust Divisions 6th, 7th and 9th. Frank was one of the first to sign up in the 65th Bn with same Regt No. They moved to Japan in early 1946. While still in Japan in 1947 there was a period called the Interim Army while the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s were designated 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bn’s R.A.R, Aust Regular Army. His Regt No changed to 3742 and the 65th became the 1st Batt of the R.A.R. He then served with 1 RAR in Korea 7.4.52 to 28.2.53, 3.3.54 to 24.3.56. Malaya during the Emergency/ Confrontation Oct 1959 to Oct 1961. Vietnam 1.6.65 to 7.6. 66, 18.3.68 to 11.2.69. Malaya 1969-70. Frank was discharged from the Army on 19.12.1975 with the rank of Quarter Master Sergeant with a total of 32 years service. He was the longest serving member of 1 RAR, he had a final posting to RMC prior to discharge. BEM (British Empire Medal) For service in Korea. BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan) RAR ( Royal Australian Regiment) RMC (Royal Military College Duntroon) In 2004 Frank was the guest of honour at the new Coral Lines Lavarack Barracks Townsville, a street was named “Dean drive” after him. Frank passed away on 11.2.2005 age 79 years. .1) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (16) re F.W Dean BEM. .2) Name badge - battalion badge for unit associations. Black plastic backing with pin, black name on gold background. .2) "Frank Dean 1RAR"numismatics, medals, military, badges, metalcraft

Brooch sent home by Roy Hilton Taylor NX94268, enlisted 2.4.1942, age 29 years. On discharge from the 2nd AIF on 17.1.1946 he was a Gunner in 2/1st Field Regt. Blue heart shaped brooch with pin clasp. Island scene in black.On front of brooch in gold: Edna & below a shining sun On rear of brooch: Love from Roy On pin clasp: New Guinea 1945metalcraft, costume accessories - jewellery

These items were held in Album (207P). They all belonged to RSM Edgar Frederick Dawson DCM, No 4472. Refer Cat No 893 for his service history.Items relating to E.F.Dawson DCM. .1) Menu card "Dinner on HMT Orsova". Monday February 17th 1919. .2) "Christmas and New Year Greetings" card, folded, 1917-1918. .3) Christmas card 1917, folded with red & black ribbon, 57th Batt AIF. .4) Card, folded with red ribbon "Greetings". .5) Same as .3) .6) Letter to Jack Dawson from Audrey Tilcock re newspaper cutting .7) .7) Newspaper cutting re award of the "DCM" to Edgar Dawson.documents - cards - newspapers - letters - menus, military history, souvenirs

Items saved by Maurice Anthony BYRNE RAAF. Refer Cat No 215.9 for service history..1) map details on the map with biro lines marking the route taken by a traveller 1937 .2) map printed both sides Western New Guinea B6 December 1943 .3) map sheet B6 January 1944 top part of Australia .4) map Australia north plotting sheet .5) map C4 June 1943 .6) map Australian Aeronautical C5 June 1943documents - maps, military equipment

New razor & storage tin. .1)Knurled (textured) handle encased in plastic. Chrome head for blade. .2)Navy blue painted tin with "GILLETTE" in gold. On lid: "GILLETTE/Service Set."accessories, shaving, gillette