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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Mick Evans Story, 1941_
... outer cover. Printed cover has title, Rats of Tobruk Association.... Printed cover has title, Rats of Tobruk Association logo ...Mick Evans (E.H.) Evans, VX10125, 9th Division, 2nd/1st Field Workshop. This story was transcribed from 9 x 90 minute audio tapes recorded by Mick Evans several years before his death. The book was completed in 2000 just before Mick's death.One man's story of life during World War II, in particular as a "Rat of Tobruk".Spiral bound book, 95 p., illus. (some col.). Clear plastic outer cover. Printed cover has title, Rats of Tobruk Association logo and Australian flag.Inside front cover: "From Betty, Shirley, June and Mary Evans"mick evans, june hall, tobruk, australian army, world war ii. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet - Recipe Booklet, Rats of Tobruk Ladies' Auxiliary Melbourne - Recipes
... , including index. 46 pages. Rats of Tobruk Association Ladies... Tatura the-murray Recipe Booklet Booklet Rats of Tobruk Ladies ...Recipe booklet made by the Rats of Tobruk Ladies Auxiliary, Melbourne as a fund raiser for the 1980 World Reunion. Cream soft cardboard front and back, white typed pages, including index. 46 pages. Rats of Tobruk Association Ladies Auxiliary emblem. All done in black ink.Title; 1980 World Reunionrats of tobruk, rats of tobruk ladies auxiliary, 1980 world reunion, recipe book -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - COLOURED TRANSFER, RATS OF TROBRUK ASSOCIATION
... " are banners showing the words "The Rats of Tobruk Association... the words "The Rats of Tobruk Association" In the centre ...See Dean Cat 4575PNew transfers. They show a gold letter "T". On top of that "T" is a crown with red inlay. In front of the "T" are banners showing the words "The Rats of Tobruk Association" In the centre of this is a be-whiskered seated rat.rats, tobruk, association -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Tobruk Siege Medal, 1941
... by the Rats of Tobruk Association. That makes it un-official... stripes. The medal is issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association ...The Tobruk Seige medal - known as the "T'' Medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand and Polish troops who saw action at Tobruk between April and December 1941. T shaped Silver Medal with Tobruk Seige 1941. The ribbon is khaki with light blue and maroon stripes. The medal is issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association. That makes it un-official. It is however recognised. M. Davis (recipient) on rear side of medal. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - PLACE MAT, C. 1991
... in brown colours, centre has "Rats of Tobruk Association" badge... background with central in brown colours, centre has "Rats of Tobruk ...Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Place mat rectangular shape white background with central in brown colours, centre has "Rats of Tobruk Association" badge followed by drawing of a church surrounds and two soldiers walking, under is a scroll with text.Under drawing, " The Church of St Anthony Tobruk", on scroll, "1941 - 50th Anniversary seige of Tobruk - 1991"place mats, tobruk, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - CUP, SAUCER AND PLATE, Post 1945
... Memento from club rooms of Rats of Tobruk Association.... Memento from club rooms of Rats of Tobruk Association, Bendigo ...Memento from club rooms of Rats of Tobruk Association, Bendigo Branch..1) Cup- white china with maroon line around top rim. .2) Saucer - white china with maroon line around edge. .3) Plate - white china with maroon line around edge.On all 3 items - Rats of Tobruk logo badge in maroon.momentos, ceramics, domestic items - crockery -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Poster, Siege of Tobruk, 1980
... produced for the World Reunion of the Rats of Tobruk Association... of Tobruk Association 1980 Commemorates the Battle of Tobruk Tobruk ...Siege of Tobruk 1941 Limited Edition Poster No. 0768 produced for the World Reunion of the Rats of Tobruk Association 1980Commemorates the Battle of TobrukBlack plastic frame containing photocopy of Map in centre with circles in each corner with images of soldiers and a symbol in lower right corner.Biographies of: Major General Leslie J Morshead - Tobruk Fortress Commander and Lieut General Erwin Rommel - Commander, German Afrika Korps. Map of Battle Zone. Lithographic of Corporal J.H.Edmonson VC - 2/17 Battalion.tobruk, 1941 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - DRINK COASTER, RATS OF TOBRUK
... . Recessed into it is; Outline of Tasmania - Rats of Tobruk... into it is; Outline of Tasmania - Rats of Tobruk Association in black ink ...See Dean 4575PCircular wooden drink coaster with slightly raised edge. Recessed into it is; Outline of Tasmania - Rats of Tobruk Association in black ink, year 1989 - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. The coaster is still in original bag. The label states it is made out of Huon pine.drink coaster, rats of tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - MENU CARDS - Dinner for Rats Association, Rats of Tobruk, 1991
... have the Rats of Tobruk Association badges on front... goldfields MENU CARDS - Dinner for Rats Association. Card Both ...Refer to Cat 4575PBoth the cards are of yellow cardboard folded. They both have the Rats of Tobruk Association badges on front. They are folded in the centre. Inside is the programme and menu for: 1. Welcome to Sydney dinner at UNSW. Thurs 11 April 1991 2. 50th Anniversary commemorative dinner at UNSW, Sat 13 April 1991Nilww2, tobruk, 50th anniversary, sydney -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Banner, Rats of Tobruk
... , established the Rats of Tobruk Association.... the Rats of Tobruk Association. Around 1944, active branches ...During World War 2, more than 14,000 Australians fought at Tobruk (Libya), during the historic 242 day siege. These men became famously known as the Rats of Tobruk. After returning to Australia, the Tobruk siege servicemen looking for comradeship, established the Rats of Tobruk Association. Around 1944, active branches and sub-branches were started in every state. In more recent times, these branches and subbranches have been wound up owing to the declining numbers of surviving veteran members. The only exception has been the Victorian Branch, which has now operated for over 70 years.Large blue cloth banner housed between two timber poles. In the centre of the banner there is a crown above a grey,black and yellow T shape overlaid by a crest with a kangaroo in a yellow circleRats of Tobruk Assoc GV & NE Sub Branchrats of tobruk, ww2 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Tobruk
... . The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats.... The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats ...The Tobruk Siege Medal known as the "T" medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand & Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April & December 1941. The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977.Heart shaped wooden plaque with Tobruk medal attached tobruk, seige, world war two, wwii -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH, Whitney Bros Electric Studio, C.1940
... on 7.12.1945. He was a member of the Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association... was a member of the Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association, served ...The photo is Douglas Niven Dean VX32652 2nd AIF, enlisted 15/7/1940, age 23 years, posted 7th Div A.A.S.Corp, served in siege of Tobruk, Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo, discharged on 7.12.1945. He was a member of the Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association, served as secretary 1978 - 87 incl, Jnr V Pres 1992 - 95 and was a life Member of the Association.Postcard photo, portrait, B & W, shows a soldier in uniform, slouch hat, Rising sun collar badges, diamond shape colour patch showing on left arm, rear re post card has space for stamp, address and correspondence, faint makers stamp.On rear in blue ink, “Doug Dean”tobruk, 7th div, aasc, -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Cassette sound recording Tobruk Concert 1941
... This cassette was taped by the Rats of Tobruk Association... was taped by the Rats of Tobruk Association. ABC war correspondent ...This cassette was taped by the Rats of Tobruk Association. ABC war correspondent Chester Wilmot (1911-1954) pioneered the use of recording equipment in the field. He spent several months in Tobruk in 1941. In October 1941 the ABC Field Unit recorded a concert put on by 400 Australian soldiers in an ammunition cave. Wilmot’s introduction sets the scene and items feature individual and chorus items and a saxophone and piano accordion performance.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A cassette of the Tobruk Concert held in 1941 in the caves behind the lines in an armament cave in Tobruk. "TOBRUK CONCERT 1941"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, chester wilmot, concert in tobruk -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Commemorative medal Tobruk, 1991
... of Tobruk Association in 1977. The medal was available to 18 BDE, 24... was commissioned and issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association in 1977 ...The Siege of Tobruk Medal was originally available to Australian, New Zealand, British, Indian and Polish troops who saw action during the Siege of Tobruk, between April and December 1941. The medal was commissioned and issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association in 1977. The medal was available to 18 BDE, 24 BDE, 26 BDE, 2/1 PIONEER's and other miscellaneous units. Some RAAF, Free French Air Force and Canadian personnel attached to the Royal Navy were included.This is not an official medal. Commemorative medal issued on the 50th Anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk, in clear plastic presentation case. Surround. Siege of Tobruk. 1941 - 1991 50th Anniversary 1941 - 1991tobruk, rats of tobruk -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal in white box, Corporal Percy Kiely, c1977
... by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977 to troops who were... by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977 to troops who were ...The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977 to troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. Medal issued posthumously to Corporal Percy Angus KIELY VX48300 Born 30/1/1906 at Wangaratta who served with 2/23 Battalion in the MIddle East and New Guinea. Percy died on 25/4/44 from a fractured skull and brain haemorrhage when struck by a falling limb of a tree on 21/4/44 at Whitfield. The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977. The Tobruk Siege medal known as the T medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand and Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. T shape medal in silver metal with cream coloured ribbon with red and light blue strip Tobruk Seige 1941tobruk, t medal, ww2, percy kiely, 2/23rd battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - BENDIGO RSL ANNUAL DINNER, Aug 1988
... of Tobruk Association, 2nd from right is Harold Trahair Eaglehawk... of Tobruk Association, 2nd from right is Harold Trahair Eaglehawk ...Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner held in the Soldiers Memorial Institute Main Hall in 1988. The white Cross was placed on the stage for such each Dinner. .1) Standing is Bruce Ruxton Guest speaker, State President of the Victorian RSL, seated to his left is Max O'Haloran Bendigo RSL President, others are unknown. .2) On the right of the photo at end of the table is possibly Col Mc Murray Rats of Tobruk Association, 2nd from right is Harold Trahair Eaglehawk RSL.. .3) Standing from the left is Max O'Haloran, refer Cat No 8129P, Bruce Ruxton, Frank ................, seated is Jack Plant, refer Cat No 8129PThree photographs, colour re an Annual Dinner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. .1) Shows the head table at the stage end of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Main Hall, Standing is the guest speaker Bruce Ruxton, seated are 6 others. .2) Further out view of .1) showing one standing and 8 seated. .3) Shows 3 standing and 1 sitting.brsl, smirsl, annual, dinner -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - DRINK COASTERS
... . IN THE CENTRE IS THE BADGE OF RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION. THE BANNER... DRINK COASTER. IN THE CENTRE IS THE BADGE OF RATS OF TOBRUK ...1. RECTANGULAR, YELLOW, CARDBOARD DRINK COASTER. IN THE CENTRE IS THE BADGE OF RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION. THE BANNER AT THE TOP SHOWS 1941 50TH ANNIVERSARY - 1991, BOTTOM BANNER SHOWS 10.4.41 SIEGE OF TOBRUK 7.12.41. 2. SQUARE, WHITE CARDBOARD, DRINK COASTER. IT HAS THE COLOURED BADGE OF THE RATS OF TOBRUK ASSN. BOTTOM WORDS ARE 1980 VICTORIA. 3. WHITE, CARDBOARD DRINK COASTER. IT HAS THE BLACK AND GOLD BADGE OF RATS OF TOBRUK ASSN OVER TWIN SPHERES OF THE WORLD. WORDS PRINTED ON COASTER WERE:- "WORLD REUNION AND 42nd COMMEMORATION SERVICE AND DINNER". "GOSFORD ON THE CENTRAL COAST, NSW 7 - 11th APRIL 1983.NILsouvenir, drink coasters -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, MEMORIAL SERVICE from 1991, Rats of Tobruk et al
... cover has the emblem of Rats Tobruk Association. At top, banner... the emblem of Rats Tobruk Association. At top, banner has 1941-1991 ...Refer Cat 4574PSeige of Tobruk WW2. Rats Tobruk Association.`Two sheets of A.4 paper, when folded provides 8 pages. They are stapled together with 2 staples. Print is black ink, The front cover has the emblem of Rats Tobruk Association. At top, banner has 1941-1991 50th Anniversary. Bottom banner has 10.4.41 - 7.12.41. The service was held in Hyde Park, Sydney.Nilthe service was held in hyde park, sydney. sunday 14 april 1991, 11am -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTGRAPH, FRAMED WW2, C. 1940 possibly
... of Tobruk Association he was President of the Victorian Branch... and the formation of the Rats of Tobruk Association he was President ...Ronald Frank Bollard. Enlisted 23.5.1940 age 20 years 4 months as VX14150 and posted to 7th Div AASC and then attached to 2/5th Field Ambulance, embark for Eygpt 20.10.1940, he serves in the Seige of Tobruk, hospital 16.10.1941 with Malaria, rejoin unit 26.10.1941, embark for Australia 10.2.1942 and disembark 28.3.1942, embark Brisbane 28.8.1942 for New Guinea. embark from Milne Bay 9.3.1943 for Townsville, graded A/Group 1 Fitter, embark 17.8.1943 for Port Morseby, hospital 20.3.1944 with Malaria, rejoin unit 5.4.1944, embark Lae for Australia 20.5.1944, embark Cairns 22.5.1945 for Morotai, embark 20.6.1945 for Balikpapan, embark for Australia and disembark 22.11.1945, discharged from the 2nd AIF 30.11.1945 with the rank of Craftsman in 2/5th Field Ambulance. After the War and the formation of the Rats of Tobruk Association he was President of the Victorian Branch at one point.Photograph in Sepia tone being a portrait of an Australian Soldier in slouch hat.On rear hand written, "Ronald Frank Bollard".photographs, portraits, tobruk -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Clothing - 2/23rd Infantry Battalion tie, Tee Dee Tie Specialists, Aft 1946
Arthur Lock was enlisted with the 2/23rd Battalion in World War 2. After the conclusion of the war, he was an active member of the Rats of Tobruk Associaton and the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion Association. This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A blue tie featuring the Tobruk T colour patch adopted b42 the 2/23rd Battalion from 1942 until the unit was disbanded in 1946.world war 11, tobruk, 2/23rd battalion, 2 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - 2/23rd Battalion logo transfer on card
Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans, a small cadre of experienced personnel drawn from Victorian Militia units were concentrated at Victoria Barracks prior to the battalion headquarters being relocated to Albury, New South Wales, where a large number of volunteers were completing their recruit training at the 4th Recruit Training Battalion. Upon the conclusion of this course, the recruits were posted to the 2/23rd and the battalion – over 900 strong– moved to Bonegilla, Victoria, just across the border, where more complex collective training was completed prior to departure overseas. A large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region and as a result, the 2/23rd became known as "Albury's Own"This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. This 2/23rd Battalion Association transfer has been laminated and attached to a card. This logo became the colour patch for the unit after their service in Tobruk. Below colour patch "2/23rd BATTALION ASSOCIATION/ BOX 551D, G.P.O. MELBOURNE"world war 11, rats of tobruk, 2/23rd battalion