Khaki, jungle type-1 waterproof flotation bladder, black blow up rip tube in top left hand corner.“C Swatton” on back “Type-1 Bladder Flotation Jungle Purchase Order 26043. Mar 9 1943 Specification PQD No 243. Stock No 74-1-308 Philadelphia QM Depot. Inspector”military equipment - army, passchendaele barracks trust

Rain cape, also used as a groundsheet, issued Australian servicemen. Purchased for the donor from an "Army Surplus" store and re-purposed for camps as a Scout in the late 1960s. The MK VII Groundsheet (Rain Cape / Poncho) was introduced in October 1917 during WW1. They were made from dyed cotton, proofed with a rubber compound, "well vulcanized" on one side. Weight 3lb. 8oz;. 78 inches long by 36 inches wide and made by the Victoria Rubber Co. Edinburgh. They were used again during WWII 1939-45 Today the Army uses the hootchie - a sheet of 70D nylon or PU-coated cotton with various press snaps and webbing tape loops attached around the outside which allow it to be used in a variety of configuration. During WWII Australian forces fighting the Japanese in the Islands had an urgent requirement for a decent individual shelter. The rubberized canvas groundsheets and rain capes continued to be used, but these were less than effective in the tropics. Towards the end of the war in the Pacific Australia began issuing its troops a lighter weight version of the groundsheet manufactured from polyurethane-coated cotton – During the Malayan Emergency of the 1950s, Australian troops were issued with hooded ponchos. Unlike the WWII US pattern ponchos which always had a hole in the dead centre of the poncho sheet, the Australian-issue hooded ponchos made an effective shelter – especially when two where clipped together. The problem of course is that the rubberized canvas ponchos were far too heavy for jungle use. 1960s Australian units in Borneo were issued with the first pattern lightweight hootchies. 1 Kg. 1970 the Vietnam War, a second pattern lightweight hootchie was issued made from nylon, but retaining the hardware and loops. This lightweight hootchie weighed a mere 680 grams, still heavy, but suitable for tropical use. Currently the hootchie is made from AUSCAM nylon material . Historic significance; representative of the type believed to have been issued to Australian servicemen in World War II, possibly in World War I.Waterproofed Canvas rain cape, also used as a groundsheet in the Australian Army, press studs to close as a cape, collar to cover neck.NILuniforms, australian army, world war ii, army surplus, scouts australia, bentleigh, moorabbin, world war 1, hooded ponchos, borneo, auscam nylon material, hootchies, malayan emergency, vietnam war, groundsheets

These packs were Australian army issue to service men and women during World War 2.Many Orbost men served in World War 2. Three field dressing packs made from cloth or waterproof covering and with a black printed label on one side of each pack. The words FIRST FIELD DRESSING and instructions TO OPEN and CONTENTS are printed on each pack. On the bottom of the print area are JOHNSON & JOHNSON PTY LTD, SYDNEY. One pack has the date May 1942, and the other two are December 1943. australian-army first-field-dressings world-war-two

The Falls Creek Race Club was started in the late 60's by Rodney Moss assisted by Bob Howe from Albury Ski Club and Geoff Henke from Moloney's. The club ran races on the summit every weekend and later started the training squad. Its aim is to promote all the skills of skiing and snowboarding and to improve the safety and enjoyment of the sport for all age groups. As an athlete's skills Improve so they can begin to train and race at Children's level races and move on to Junior and Senior levels, possibly aspiring to the Masters Circuit or State and National Teams. Hundreds of children have been involved over the past four decades and the program has produced a number of skiers who have been successful at national and international levels. Falls Creek has produced Olympians Ross and Malcolm Mine, Joanne Henke, Jenny Altermatt, Steven Lee in Alpine skiing. Dick Walpole and Chris Heberle in Cross Country, Britteny Cox, Paul and Adrian Costa in Freestyle Moguls. Many others have represented in National Teams at World Championship events.This item is significant because it represents the Falls Creek Race Club which has nurtured many skiers, some of whom progressed to become representatives in international sporting events.A waterproof jacket with padded sections in the arms. The Falls Creek Race Club logo is embroidered in white on the left top chest area.Falls Creek Race Club logofalls creek race club, race club clothing

Item brought home from Vietnam by Murray Stanley Metherall. Refer 590.2 for his service details.US Army multi pattern lightweight blanket, used by attaching to waterproof poncho or on its own. Includes 7 paragraph usage instructions."Liner poncho DSA 100-67. C-0046x16x"military equipment, uniforms, us vietnam

Black and White photograph of man dressed in waterproof overalls, standing next to power sub station, underground at Central Deborah Mine, Bendigo.mining, business, central deborah gold mine

Belonged to Mr. H. Brutton. Dressing used in World War 2.Army issue first field dressing. Two dressings in waterproof covers, each consisting of a gauze pad stitched to a bandage and a safety pin.bandages, medical textiles

Court Plaister Package: Waterproof Court Plaister package with instructions. Blue and gold ornate packaging with red cord and small amount of black Plaister. On the front label S. Maw & Son's, Waterproof Court Plaister. Which does not wash off. Tricolored. Price 6d. MM Trademark. Used for covering superficial cuts and wounds. Box 625S. Maw & Son 11, Aldersgate Street, London E.C. Sold Wholesale by Patent Medicine Vendors and Wholesale druggists and Retail by the principal Chemists in Town and Country.ephemera, mementoes, court plaister

Probably used in the Pacific WWIIBrown leather Wallet with Photo of soldier (presumably owner) in uniform in tropics. Wallet has 6 compartments one with white rubber waterproof lining.wallet pacific photo

Military isssue as part of kit and equipment. Item in the Malcolm Angus collection Regt No 3112710. Toiletry bag, green colour, fine woven waterproof nylon, opening has a green cord pull through for closing, details in black print.On one side, “(arrow up) Made in Australia C.G.C.F 1968”, on other side in black texta, “ANGUS”.toiletry, bags, military issue

Khaki coloured nylon material ground sheet. Envelope styled reinforced. Blow up bladder inside outer envelope. Waterproof base for bedding.ground sheet

Round tin painted black and red with gold lettering. Bird in gold circle on centre of lid. Tin contains remnants of tan polishKiwi boot polish. Tan. Net 1 1/2 oz|Thoroughly waterproofdomestic items, containers

Item commonly called by soldiers, “bum pack”Small pack, webbing, canvas & inside lining waterproof. Has adjustable straps, buckles, metal, on rear metal clips for attachment to webbing belt & harness.“018465-823-7622 RP 1969--C105961” “Written: 3798215 THOMAS”military equipment - army, uniforms - accessories, metalcraft

Issued as part of a soldiers kit and equipment.Woven, waterproof, green cover divided into 3 sleeves with individual black plastic blow up mattress tubes, fitted with press studs to secure each matress.“Phoenix Society INC 1983 Colons Australia (arrow up) 8465 - 66 - 011 - 5818military bedding, equipment

Note book belonged to Frederick Arthur William Hutson No 3539 AIF. Refer 922 for his service history.Cover is brown waterproof fabric. Notebook is insert refill with quarter inch graph lines in blue. Extensive writing in pencil relating to "Corps Gas School 28.10.1918."On notebook refill in ink "No 3539 Cpl FAW Hutson HQ’s 57th Battn AIF"books- military, documents-notebooks-education

The waterproof jack was an essential component of clothing during the monsoon weather so to protect the soldiers comfort and health.The jacket provided protection and comfort during the daily downpours during the monsoon season.Water resistant jacket, Size M, camouflage colouring.Carry back shows the makers label. Additionally the label records the name and unit of a previous owner: Derek Welton, 1PL, HQ Coy.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

The wallet was issued to some Australian soldiers in Vietnam and its waterproof characteristic was essential in a very wet environment.Significant to the soldier as it protected largely, irreplaceable documents and/or pictures.Made of a flexible plastic material, colour is Olive Drab and has sufficient capacity to carry smaller documents and protect same from moisture.Printed onto the item: V44/Made in Australia/1945/D, arrow upwards symbol D/F, arrow upwards 12.vietnam, vietnam war, equipment, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

Commonly called by Soldiers, a hutchie & sometimes spelt hootchie. Item issued to Peter Ball, 3796117, refer Cat No 4704One man waterproof tent, green colour, fitted with eyelets around outside so as can be strung up at any position desired. Made from wooven nylon.Hugh Quinn Ltd 1970.military, tent, waterproof

Wound Dressing, green outer colour, waterproof, contains one single sterile dressing, on one side in black print has directions for use, serial No’s, lot No’, makers. On one side, “(arrow up) 6510 - 66 - 108 - 4140, Dressing wound sterile compressed for field use CAPO V113685 Lot ........?dressings wounds, accessory

Pale blue waterproof Gabardine raincoat with mandarin collar. Buttoned down front with six buttons. Yoke back and front and two side pockets. Inside lined with silk rayon.costume, female

Waterproof vinyl package (packet opened) rectangular in shape. Discoloured on outside olive green drab on inside. has a tear strip. Gauze bandage attached to stretch material bandage. Packet. on Front. 6510-66-108-4140 DRESSING,WOUND *sterile compressed for field use. CAPO 7830065AC Lot number B93433 Smith + Nephew * Inner Pack Contains Sterile Dressing Date stamped "2 May 1994" Packet on Back To open tear down here. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Retain outer bag. Remove dressing from inner bag. Grasp bandage and pull pad open. Place face of pad onto wound. Place outer bag on to the other face of pad and bandage. Wrap bandage around and tie or pin bandage as required. DO NOT HANDLE WOUND OR PAD. (Recorded on Dressing) OTHER SIDE TO WOUND.

3 ink bottles in boxes with instructions & pen, 2 Melanyl marking ink manufactured by Cooper Dennison & Walkden ltd, 1 Mandarin black No2 waterproof by Winsor & Newtons.Made in Englanddomestic equipment, writing equipment, ink