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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Booklet - Sketch Book, Corporal Francis John Papworth, 5:MMMM, 1945 (exact)
... world war ii... during World War II. His pencil drawn images of the Tarakan camp... Papworth during World War II... during World War II. His pencil drawn images of the Tarakan camp ...Corporal Francis John Papworth (VX66806) served in the 2/4 Australian Commando Squadron in Timor, New Guinea and Borneo, Tarakan during World War II. His pencil drawn images of the Tarakan camp during May 1945 give an insight into the conditions at that time.Brown cardboard, spiral bound 'The Empire Sketch Book' with five pencil drawings on art paper by Corporal F. J. Papworth during his Commando service at Tarakan Hill, Borneo during World War II. Three of the drawings depict the army camp at Tarakan Hill during May 1945; the fourth drawing shows a young boy from Tarakan sitting on an army jeep and the last is a rough sketch of a baby drawn in 1947. Sketch Book of Corporal Francis John Papworth during World War IIOn front cover in handwritten in ink "PIC of Geo-Wallace/INSIDE". On first drawing handwritten in pencil on top righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL/looking NNE from machine shop section of Tarakan Oilfield/May 15 1945". On second drawing handwritten in pencil at bottom righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL looking from BANK pill box right centre -/15 May 45". On third drawing handwritten in pencil at top righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL and DUTCH/MACHINE SHOPS-Looking from KINGS CROSS/The morning of the 4th May 1945-/0745 hrs-/The Quiet before the storm". On fourth drawing handwritten in top in pencil "Salamit - Peace or Peaceful[l] Used as a Greeting/Salamit-/ORONG LAKI LAKI/TARAKAN. BORNEO/19 MAY 45." All four sketches are signed "John Papworth/Tarakan 1945".On fifth sketch handwritten in pencil "Michael/Signed by/2 Feb 1947".book, world war ii, military, sketch, tarakan, borneo, commando, papworth, may 1945, pencil drawings, wwii, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Memoir, Rosie Bray, I remember it well by Rosie Bray, 15/08/2020
... World War II...13 p typescipt and photographs of memorabilia of World War... and photographs of memorabilia of World War II I remember it well by Rosie ...Personal recollection of the day in Melbourne when Victory in the Pacific was announced, with images of contemporary badges, articles, posters and other memorabilia13 p typescipt and photographs of memorabilia of World War IIworld war ii, victory in the pacific, rosie bray -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Application for Ration Ticket, 1939-1945
... World War II...World War II Commonwealth application for fuel ration... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road WWII World War II ...World War II Commonwealth application for fuel ration tickets.wwii, world war ii, rationing, fuel, commonwealth -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - BAG, CALICO, circa World War II
... world war ii... forces during World War II....circa World War II... forces during World War II. calico bag soldier new guinea world ...Parcel sent by family to Australian driver in New Guinea forces during World War II.Hand sewn calico bag possibly for containing fruit cake, posted to New Guinea forces. Sewn at one end, cut open at the other, has the remains of postage information and Australian stamp.V330270/ DVR R MYERS/. M.T.SECTION/ H.Q. / NEW GUINEA. FORCES. and FROM/ S.MYERS/ UNDERA/VIA MOOROOPNA/ VICTORIAcalico bag, soldier, new guinea, world war ii, parcel -
National Wool Museum
Program, Retsol Welcome Home
... World War II... in World War II. First page of a program to welcome home the RSS... and a list of those who were killed. World War II Textile Mills ...Program for a 'Welcome Home' held by the RSS Mill on Friday, 21 June, 1946, to welcome back their ex-employees who had enlisted in the Second World War. The program includes a list of employees who served, where they fought and a list of those who were killed.Program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II. First page of a program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II. Second page of a program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II. Third page of a program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II. Last page of a program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II (lists those who were killed).RETSOL / WELCOME / HOME / Friday, 21st June, 1946 / With the Compliments of the Directorate of the / Returned Sailors' & Soldiers' Woollen & Worsted / Co-operative Manufacturing Coy. Ltd. - - Geelongworld war ii, textile mills, textile mills staff, returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile mills - staff -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's
... world war ii service... in World War II..." shipping ketch alacrity world war ii service john jenner bryant ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island. Photograph showing The "Alacrity" after being purchased by the American Navy on her way up the Australian Coast in 1941. She was blown up by the Japanese a few weeks later.Photograph of the Ketch "Alacrity" sailing north on service in World War IIlocal history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, the ketch "alacrity", shipping, ketch alacrity, world war ii service, john jenner, bryant west -
National Wool Museum
Program, Retsol Welcome Home
... World War II... in World War II.... and a list of those who were killed. World War II Textile Mills ...Program for a 'Welcome Home' held by the RSS Mill on Friday, 21 June, 1946, to welcome back their ex-employees who had enlisted in the Second World War. The program includes a list of employees who served, where they fought and a list of those who were killed.Program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II.RETSOL / WELCOME / HOME / Friday, 21st June, 1946 / With the Compliments of the Directorate of the / Returned Sailors' & Soldiers' Woollen & Worsted / Co-operative Manufacturing Coy. Ltd. - - Geelongworld war ii, textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Wars of the 20th Century - World War I, World War II, The Vietnam War, The Middle East
... BOOK: Wars of the 20th Century - World War I, World War II... of the 20th Century - World War I, World War II, The Vietnam War ... -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Decorative object - WWII Honour Roll, Rose and Crown Hotel, Port Melbourne, ACMF Port Melbourne Roll of Honour, 1940s
... War - World War II...Large wooden decorative World War II honour roll (military... World War II honour roll (military) from Rose & Crown Hotel ACMF ...Hung in the public bar of the Rose and Crown Hotel in Bay Street soon after the 2nd World War until major renovations were carried out in aprrox 1986/7. It was then returned or donated to the Port Melbourne Sub-Branch of the RSL, but due to diminishing membership they soon donated it to the PMCC for safe keeping or display. It was kept in storage by the Council until 1994, when it was donated to PMH&PS by Council, just prior to its dissolution.Large wooden decorative World War II honour roll (military) from Rose & Crown HotelAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces - Port Melbourne Roll of Honour - Lest we forget - plus list of names, with those killed marked with an asterixsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, memorials, war - world war ii, e russell, t jacobs, f brill, r thompson, d fisher, l thompson, t mckenzie, a smith, c kerr, f gill, a nugent, f hart, l dobson, w davis, o v ward, a levier, w levier, d ferguson, b ferguson, h duggan, w smith, e miller, j hall, f bushell, s payne, g hall, j melia, f f cunningham, a g w beaumont, d mckenzie, b copeland, d j mcauley, j dunn, j j sullivan, r blacker, l r mcleavy, f dowling, business and traders - hotels -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Medallion, 2005
... of the end of World War II... anniversary of the end of World War II. The front has a stylised map... anniversary of the end of World War II military history army as above ...Medallion was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War IIRound gold coloured medallion commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The front has a stylised map of Australia with 'World War II 60 years 1945-2005'. The back has the Australian Coat of Arms with 'World War II Service of Australia. The Medallion is contained in a black box with '60th anniversary of the end of World War II'. 'For Service to Australia'. A small brochure from The Royal Australian Mint.as above. On Box Australian Government - Department of Veterans' Affairs.military history, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE COLLECTION, Orbis Publisher Ltd, World War II Volumes 7-10, 1972, 1979
... World War II Volumes 7-10... 2241 - 2520 pages Vol 10 2521 - 2800 pages World War II Volumes ...See Reg No 3909.6. Vol 7 3910 - 3910.14; Part 85 to 98 Vol 8 3910.15 - 3910.28; Part 86 - 112 Vol 9 3910.29 - 3910.42; Part 113 - 126 Vol 10 3910.43 - 3910.56; Part 127 - 140Magazine collection, not in binders. Volumes 7 - 10. Black / white / red print on cover. Paper cover. Cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos. Vol 7 1681 - 1960 pages Vol 8 1961 - 2240 pages Vol 9 2241 - 2520 pages Vol 10 2521 - 2800 pagesmagazine, set, collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE COLLECTION WW2, World War II The Armed Forces, 1980
... World War II The Armed Forces.... Volume II Part No 141 to Part No 155 World War II The Armed ...Also see Reg No 3909.6, 3910.56, 3920.15 & 3921.Magazine collection not in binder. Paper cover with black / white / colour print. Illustrated in colour. Cut, plain, white, pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos. 300 pages. Volume II Part No 141 to Part No 155magazine, collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE COLLECTION WW2, Orbis Publishing Ltd, World War II The Postwar Conflicts, 1981
... World War II The Postwar Conflicts..., etc. 300 pages Volume I2 Part No 156 to Part No 170 World War ...Also see Reg No's 3909.6, 3910.56, 3919.15 & 3921.Magazine collection not in binder. Paper cover with black / white / colour print. Illustrated in colour. Cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos, maps, etc. 300 pages Volume I2 Part No 156 to Part No 170magazine, collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE COLLECTION, Orbis Publishing Ltd, World War II Index, Glossary and Rank Chart, 1981
... World War II Index, Glossary and Rank Chart... with black / white photo of a German Infantryman. 52 pages. World War ...Also see Reg No 3909.6 Magazine Collection Volumes 1 - 6 in binders Reg No 3910.56 Magazine Collection Volumes 7 - 10 not in binders Reg No 3919.15 Magazine Collection The Armed Forces Part No 141 - Part No 155 Reg No 3920 Magazine Collection The Post War Conflicts Part No 156 - Part No 170No 171. Paper cover with white print on black background. Cut, plain, white, pages. Illustrated inside back cover with black / white photo of a German Infantryman. 52 pages.magazine, collection, glossary, rank -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Douglas Botting, The D-Day Invasion. World War II Collectors Edition, 1978
... The D-Day Invasion. World War II Collectors Edition.... World War II Collectors Edition Book BOOK, WW2 Douglas Botting ...The Second Front earlier edition of this book.Hard cardboard cover, glossy finish, silver & white print on front & spine. Front background has black & white photo, out of focus back view of soldiers. Dust cover has silver & white print on front, spine & back. Front background has black & silver photo as cover. 208 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated in black & white / colour, photographs & drawings. Printed in black ink - front fly leaf - name plate: “From Bishop Noel Daly's collection 2004” Handwritten in blue ink on title page: “Sister M Seagrave”. “RSL stamps”book, d day, invasion 1944 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Adolf Galland, The First And Last . The German Fighter Force in World War II, 1955
... The First And Last . The German Fighter Force in World War... War II Book BOOK Adolf Galland Methuen & Co Ltd ...Translated by Mervyn Savill. This is a translation of Die Essten Und Die Letzten published in Germany in 1953 by Franz Schneeklnth. First English edition published 4.4.1955.Pale blue buckram cover (hand cover), gold fading print on cover, black & white photo, 392 pages.books, military history, air force, german aircraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The World at Arms. RD Illustrated History of World War II, 1989
... The World at Arms. RD Illustrated History of World War II.... History of World War II. Book BOOK ...Hard cover - black with gold and red lettering. Gold title on spine 480 pages - Illustrated Index at rear of book.books-history, military, illustrations -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Victory in World War II, 2005
... Victory in World War II.... Pages 352 Victory in World War II Book BOOK ...Multi - coloured cover, cardboard (firm) with black, red and white print and photos of war front and back covers. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. Pages 352books, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Flak. True Stories from the Men Who Flew in World War II, 2008
... Flak. True Stories from the Men Who Flew in World War II.... Flak. True Stories from the Men Who Flew in World War II Book ...Black and white cardboard cover with red, white print and black and white photos front and back. Illustrated with black and white photos.books- military history, military history-air force -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, World War II Album, c.1988
... World War II Album... throughout, 740 pages World War II Album Book BOOK Cesare Salmaggi ...Presented to the Bendigo RSL Military Museum in memory of the late MAXWELL PERRY & FAMILY, MRS VERNA PERRYBlack cloth, hard cover with silver print / text & black & white photos, black & white photos & illustrations throughout, 740 pagesbooks-albums, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Chris Bishop, The Military Atlas of World War II, c.2005
... The Military Atlas of World War II... of World War II Book BOOK Chris Bishop Amber Books Ltd ...Red, hard cover with red loose paper jacket, map of world on front (circular, in colours mainly white), gold & white print, black print on inside cover. Colour illustrations & photographs throughout, 176 pages.books, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Donald Somerville, World War II Day by Day, 1989
... World War II Day by Day..., illustrated. World War II Day by Day Book BOOK Donald Somerville Bison ...Dust cover red, black, blue & white. Black buckram hard cover. 320 pages, illustrated.Sister M. Seagravebooks, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, PRC Publishing Ltd, Aircraft of World War II, 1999
... Aircraft of World War II... from various countries. 512 pages. Aircraft of World War II ...Book with hard cover & dust cover, both with white background, black print with image of 4 fighting aircraft. Illustrated with numerous black & white & coloured photos of aircraft from various countries. 512 pages.Donated by Bendigo Y Mens Cubbooks, military, history, aircraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Carolyn Newman, Legacies of our Fathers. World War II Prisoners of the Japanese - Their Sons & Daughters tell their Stories, c.2006
... Legacies of our Fathers. World War II Prisoners of the... of the Editor on lower LHS. Legacies of our Fathers. World War II ...Book, light green soft cover, photo in centre of 2 small boys standing to attention. 236 pages. Back cover has photo of the Editor on lower LHS.Written on title page: Donated by F O'Connellbooks, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Gavan Daws, Prisoners of the Japanese - POWs of World War II in the Pacific, c.1994
... Prisoners of the Japanese - POWs of World War II in the... of the Japanese - POWs of World War II in the Pacific Book BOOK Gavan Daws ...Book, black hard cover with red cloth binding & red, white & black dust jacket. Front cover has background of a red circle with 7 lines radiating from the bottom. 462 pages.Written on title page: John W Toon OAM Ex POW 8th Div AASC Donated by: Bgo YMCAbooks, military history, prisoners -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Courage and Service Project, Courage and Service - Chinese Australians and World War II, c.1999
... Courage and Service - Chinese Australians and World War II... Australians and World War II Book BOOK Courage and Service Project ...Book, soft white cover with black cloth binding over glued spine. On front are 3 black & white photos of Chinese Australians who served with Australian forces in WWII. 54 pages.On title page: To Bendigo RSL, President and Members with thanks for your support and very best wishes Diana Giese April 199books, military history, chinese -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Gerard Punt with cooperation of NAJEX Historian Jack Epstein, Australian Jewry's Book of Honour in World War II
... Australian Jewry's Book of Honour in World War II... Jewry's Book of Honour in World War II Book BOOK Gerard Punt ...Book, hard cover, paper brown. Dust cover cream & brown, photograph of soldier playing bugle. Title in black print. 225 cut pages, illustrated & black & white photographs.Victorian Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women (VAJEX) Dear Bill, in appreciation of your address to VAJEX Remembrance Night Dinner 20.11.94, Sol Rose, President. Walter Jona, Patron & President (Past) Dinner Chairman.books, military, history, jewry -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, World War II Wasn't all Hell, 1988
... World War II Wasn't all Hell.... and white photos World War II Wasn't all Hell. Book BOOK ...Green buckram hard cover Glossy dust cover, brown, black and red print. Illustrated Pages 191 Black and white photosbooks, war -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Gerhard Koop & Klaus-Peter Schmolke, German Destroyers of World War II, 2014
... German Destroyers of World War II... melbourne donation German Destroyers of World War II Book Gerhard ...non-fictiondonation -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Peerage Books, B T White: Tanks and Other Armoured Fighting Vehicles of World War II, 1972 (exact)
... World War II... and Other Armoured Fighting Vehicles of World War II Book Book ...This book covers the period 1939-45, which was the most momentous period in the history of the tank. Includes 160 pages of coloured drawings with descriptive text. The book is divided into two sections - Book 1 dealing with 'Blitzkrieg Era' of 1939-41, and Book II covering the years 1942-5, in which some of the greatest tank battles of all time took place. ISBN 0 907408 35 4world war 2, military history, tanks, armour, armoured fighting vehicles, b t white, world war 2, military history, tanks, armour, armoured fighting vehicles, b t white