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Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Certificate, D.W.PATERSON CO. PTY LTD. PRINT. MELBOURNE, Celebration of Peace, 1919, 1919
... who participated in victory celebrations after the end... who participated in victory celebrations after the end ...Shire of Grenville certificate awarded to school students who participated in victory celebrations after the end of the First World War. This certificate was awarded to Elsie Godden, a pupil at Linton State School.Colourful, illustrated certificate, shows winged angel on right hand side, and Australian flag in top left corner, with images of war and peace in lower section. The words "Peace on Earth / Goodwill Towards Man" are on a scroll top centre. A decorative border encloses the illustrations, the phrase "After the Great War of 1914-1919" is printed in the border at the top, and "The Triumph of Liberty and Justice" printed in the lower border.world war 1914-1918, linton state school, elsie godden, certificates -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medalion, Unknown
... with writing on the lid 60th anniversary of the end of World War II...Nil World War II 60 years 1945 - 2005 on one side. World ...Nil60 year medallion presented to service men and women who served during WW11World War II 60 years 1945 - 2005 on one side. World War II, service to Australia on the reverse. Presented in a cardboard box with writing on the lid 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. For Service to Australia. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION, Australian Government, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Office of Australian War Graves, 2005
... of the end of World War II, for Services to Australia." 3. ...: "60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Services ...Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Gold coloured metal medallion. The obverse features the Australian Coat of Arms with text "WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA. The reverse symbolises land (Army) Sea (Navy) and Air (RAAF) on a stylized map of Australia. Text "WORLD WAR II, 60 YEARS, 1945-2005". 2. Black coloured cardboard box with hinged lid and magnetic catch. Navy blue felt covered insert to fit medallion. Gold coloured text on top of and inside of box. 3. Four page insert with text. 4. Commemorative certificate with text.2. Printed in gold on cover: 'Australian Government, Department of Veterans Affairs.' Australian Coat of Arms above text. Printed on inside of bar in gold text: "60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Services to Australia." 3. cooper collection, ww2, memorabilia, commemorative medallion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, 50TH ANNIVERSARY, FRAMED, C. 1995
... A 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war...” A 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war certificate ...These 50th Anniversary certificates were also given to individuals who served.A 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war certificate presented to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Centre emblem pictures a family welcoming a serviceman home. Gold decorative border with grey background, mounted with a green border. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Emblem has words: “AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945 - 1995” Signed by: “Prime Minister & Minister for Veterans' Affairs” Stamp on back: “Bethany Gallery”brsl, smirsl, 50th, certificate -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper clippings, End of World War 2, 1945
... End of World War 2...Six separate articles - end of World War 2 1. The Sun - 02... split Six separate articles - end of World War 2 1. The Sun ...World War Two Six separate articles - end of World War 2 1. The Sun - 02/05/1945 2. The Sun - 06/05/1945 3. The Sun - 07/05/1945 4. The Sun - 06/06/1945 5. The Sun - 07/08/1945 6. Sunady Telegraph 19/08/19451. Hitler is dead and Grand Admiral Donitz succeeds him as Fuhrer 2. Fighting ends for British - all British and Canadian armies cease fighting 3. Peace may come today - surrender in Norway 4. End of Germany as a nation - grim surrender terms 5. Single bomb wipes out Jap city - atom harnessed to war 6. Japs await allied splitworld war two, surrender, germany, japan, hitler, admiral donitz, eisenhower, churchill, adolf hitler, world war 2 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, A. C. Barrett, "A Man the Dust", c2000
... /1945, following the end of the second World War, titled "A Man... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Cartoons World ...Photocopy of a cartoon, from the Argus Supplement, 22/9/1945, following the end of the second World War, titled "A Man and the Dust", drawn by A. C. Barrett, featuring a man receiving petrol coupons, rationing and then getting ready to get their motor car out of the garage and clean it from it dusty condition. Two copiesOn copy 1 in ink "Argus Supplement, September 22, 1945" and "46". Copy 2 - "GEE46.tif" trams, tramways, cartoons, world war i, motor vehicles, argus -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Banner - Banner Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995, 1995
... Banner Street celebrating the end of World War II, light... AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS Banner Street celebrating the end of World War ...This banner was flown in Melbourne during the 50 anniversary of the ending of World War II This banner is believed to have been flown in Melbourne outside the town hall Banner Street celebrating the end of World War II, light green top and bottom, scroll in dark green with gold border and the years 1945 - 1995 at the bottom, and in a dark green arc across the top with gold borders - AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS. the middle section of the banner is a silhouette of a man kissing a women the colours of the silhouette is tan and white AUSTRALIA REMEMBERSthe theme of the banner is man returning from war and meeting his partner -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Sovenir, Ash Trays x2, 1918
... , perhaps to commemorate the end of World War One... to commemorate the end of World War One, as the halfpennies date from ...These two trays appear to have been made as souvenirs, perhaps to commemorate the end of World War One, as the halfpennies date from 1914 to 1918. They may have been used either as ash trays or trinket trays.These trays have no known local significance but are retained as mementos of the souvenirs produced for the Australian tourist market after World War One.These are two circular-shaped brass ash trays or dishes. One has five English halfpennies affixed to the edge of the tray and one has the Rising Sun emblem of the Australian Army affixed to the centre of the tray. Both trays are slightly stained.‘English made’world war one, history of warrnambool -
Orbost & District Historical Society
plaque, 1919
... at the end of World War 1.... at the end of World War 1. plaque civic-memento Orbos-Shire peace ...To finance the war the Commonwealth had a series of war loans, and then peace loans. All were over-subscribed. This plaque was made and presented to the Shire of Orbost in recognition of the Shire residents' contributions to the Peace Loan at the end of World War 1.A rectangular brass plaque with raised lettering and raised borders.Commonwealth of Australia / Peace Loan / A.D. 1919 / To commemorate the oversubscription of the allotted quota of this loan by the Shire of Orbost / R.P. Cameron ? W.A. Watt Treasurer, W.M. Hughes Prime Ministerplaque civic-memento orbos-shire peace-loan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper (facsimile), The Herald, The Herald: August 15 1945. Victory edition souvenir (facsimile copy), 15/08/1945
... the end of World War II. Front page headline reads " PEACE - WORLD... of The [Melbourne] Herald to celebrate the end of World War II. Front page ...A souvenir edition of The [Melbourne] Herald to celebrate the end of World War II. Front page headline reads " PEACE - WORLD HAILS JAP SURRENDER". This is a facsimile copy of the paper, each page printed on A3 paper in two halves.Facsimile copy of Newspaper, 8 pages, printed on A3 paper. Text and black and white images.world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Silk Flag, Nippon Times
... Made at the end of World War 2 to celebrate the surrender...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Made at the end ...Made at the end of World War 2 to celebrate the surrender of Japan. The item was brought back from Japan by Sapper Albert Alexander Founds VX71775 who joined from Lara Victoria 12 January 1942 and was discharged on 9th July 1947. Made of silk after the Japanese Surrender of World War 2A silk flag with the words Nippon Times. Unconditional Surrender by Japs Completed at 20 minute Ceremony. Picture of cherry blossoms, map of Japan and British, American FlagSee imagesilk, american army, british army, australian military forces, aif, cherry blossoms, nippon times, japan, world war 2, ww2, japenese surrender -
Unions Ballarat
Year of decisions: Memoirs by Harry S. Truman Volume I (Don Woodward Collection), Truman, Harry S, 1955
... . 1945 was the end of World War II and the beginning... of Harry S. Truman focussing upon the year 1945. 1945 was the end ...Memoirs of Harry S. Truman focussing upon the year 1945. 1945 was the end of World War II and the beginning of the Atomic Age. Truman was President of the United States from 1945–1953. He took office following the death of Franklin Roosevelt.Historical, political and biographical interest - United States.Book; 637 pages. Cover: white background; black and white photograph of Harry S. Truman, blue, black, grey and yellow lettering; author's name and title.Purple stamps: "COMPLIMENTARY" and "TUDOR DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD, 54 PORTER STREET, PRAHRAN … VIC."btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, truman, harry s., presidents - united states, military - world war ii, politics and government - usa, memoirs, history - usa -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1, 7/1919
... , celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing... the end of the World War 1 cable trams World War 1 Peace tram ...Photograph of the July 1919 decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Decorated by the Tramway Board. See Reg Item 4256 for a timetable and 3692 and 6168 for other photos.Yields information about the decorated and illuminated cable tram set to mark the end of the World War 1Photograph Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1Melbourne “The Tramway Board’s Illuminated Peace Trams” Presumably 11/1919. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection.cable trams, world war 1, peace tram, decorated trams, tramways -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, The Argus and Australasian Ltd, While You Were Away : A digest of happenings in Australia 1940-1945, c.1945
... to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War. The booklet... servicemen at the end of the Second World War. The booklet contains ...95-page booklet distributed by the R.A.A.F. in Australia to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War. The booklet contains text, illustrations and photographs. It covers topics such as: sport, politics, total war, allied troops came, big news stories, seasons and crops, landmarks changed, notable deaths, wartime slang, how money was raised, an outline history of the war etc..australia - second world war 1939-1945, australia -- history -- 1939-1945, australia -- politics and government -- 1939-1945. -
Koroit & District Historical Society
WWI school peace memorial Triumph of Liberty and Justice 1919, Back of Medal, 1919
... . This was a commemorative medal to mark the end of world war 1. Victorian children... of Australia. This was a commemorative medal to mark the end of world ...Schools victory medal awarded to school children( 0-14 years of age) of the Commonwealth of Australia. This was a commemorative medal to mark the end of world war 1. Victorian children received their medals on Friday 14th July and on "Peace Day" on Saturday 19th July.Round with loop, made of silvered bronze1919, peace, medal, school, wwi -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Phone and Speaker System, Alfred Graham & Co London, n.d
... of business by the end of the Second World War so this object would... for ship's phones. They had gone out of business by the end ...Found by an abalone diver at wreck of the Corio. Alfred Graham & Co was a British company which was founded in the 1880s. They developed a niche market for ship's phones. They had gone out of business by the end of the Second World War so this object would be pre-1945.Metal speaker system unit - circular, instructions for use inscribed on front.Front: 'Press plunger to call distant station Speak close into mouthpiece Lift right hand tube to ear Patent Navy Phone Alfred Graham & Co, London' - all capital letterscommunication, marine, ships phone -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION, BOXED, Department of veterans Affairs, C.2005
... Affairs”, inside has “60th Anniversary f the end of World War 11... the end of World War 11, For Service Australia” .2) On front ...Issued to Roy Thurlow, refer Cat No 4688P.1) Box cardboard black, folding lid with gold lettering on front with gold Coat of Arms, gold lettering on inside of lid. .2) Medallion round gold colour, front has coat of arms with lettering, rear has depiction of map of Australia with large number “60” plus smaller print..1) On front, “Australian Government Department of veterans Affairs”, inside has “60th Anniversary f the end of World War 11, For Service Australia” .2) On front, “World war 11, Service to Australia”, on rear, “World War 11, 60 years, Service to Australia”.memorabillia, medallions, 60th anniversary -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal, Commemerative, Royal Australian Mint, circa 2005
... of Veterans' Affairs" On inside of box- "60th anniversary of the end... of the end of World War II for service to Australia" On front ...Gold medal, round, in black boxOn outside of box - "Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs" On inside of box- "60th anniversary of the end of World War II for service to Australia" On front of medal - "World War II Service to Australia" On back of medal - "World War II 60 years 1945 2005" -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photo, The Battle of Amiens,France,8Aug,1918
... as the Hundred Days Offensive, that ultimately led to the end... World War. By the end of August 8—dubbed “the black day ...The Battle of Amiens, also known as the Third Battle of Picardy (French: 3ème Bataille de Picardie), was the opening phase of the Allied offensive which began on 8 August 1918, later known as the Hundred Days Offensive, that ultimately led to the end of the First World War.By the end of August 8—dubbed “the black day of the German army” by Ludendorff—the Allies had penetrated German lines around the Somme with a gap some 15 miles long. Of the 27, 000 German casualties on August 8, an unprecedented proportion—12,000—had surrendered to the enemy. Though the Allies at Amiens failed to continue their impressive success in the days following August 8, the damage had been done.Rectangular shaped black and white photograph.The battle of Amiens,France,8thAug.1918.Lt R Downes MC.addressing his Platoon from B Coy.29 BN.during a rest near the village of Warfusee before the advance on to Harbonnieres.Pte Charles Olive of Lara is 3rd,from the left carrying the Lewis Gun. He was killed in action three weeks later charging a German machine gun post. Earlier in the day, he had successfully taken two machine gun posts. Photo from Australian War Memorial, Canberra.ww1, battle of amiens, australian army, lara r.s.l. pte charles olive., awm accession no e2790 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Plan - McKinnon Railway Estate, McKinnon, c 1921
... At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest... Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne At the end ...At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin. The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinHand drawn plan of the McKinnon Railway Estate, McKinnonMcKinnon Railway Estate, McKinnon - hand drawn planmckinnon road, watkins street (now bent street), claire street, real estate, mckinnon, moorabbin -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Hobart Legacy . . . a story of remembrance, 199
... commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2.... commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2 ...The history of Hobart Legacy.Pale blue coloured cover book of stapled A4 paper folded over about Hobart Legacy.non-fictionThe history of Hobart Legacy.history, hobart legacy, remembrance club -
Benalla Migrant Camp Exhibition
Functional object - Camp Garbage Bin, circa 1940-50s
... Airforce Training Centre at Benalla, and after the end of World War... Airforce Training Centre at Benalla, and after the end of World War ...This garbage bin originally belonged to the Dept of Defence Airforce Training Centre at Benalla, and after the end of World War 2, it became property of the Department of Immigration's Benalla Migrant Camp. Many of these bins were placed around the migrant accomodation huts and they are visible on photos of the camp.waste disposal, rubbish bin, garbage bin, garbage can -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Certificate Expression of Thanks, Award
... On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War... anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a grateful nation ...Presented to all service personal who served in WW2.by the Australian government.Awarded to Ronald Leslie Gregory in appreciation of his service to the war effort by the Hon Paul Keating MP. Prime Minister of Australia.Rectangular shaped Certificate.On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a grateful nation expresses its thanks to RONALD LESLIE GREGORY for contributing to the war effort and the coming peace. Signed by Prime Minister the Hon. Paul Keating MP Signed by the Minister for Veterans Affairs the Hon. Con Sciacca MPronald leslie gregory. certificate, award, -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Rifle Bucket
... troops from the First World War to around 1941. In the Australian... the end of the First World War. Prior to this rifles were carried ...Rifle buckets were used by British and Commonwealth mounted troops from the First World War to around 1941. In the Australian Light Horse units their use did not become common until the end of the First World War. Prior to this rifles were carried slung across the rider's back.Long cylinder shape made from dark brown leather with leather strap and brass buckle at the top of the bucket which attaches it to the saddle .The bucket is missing a leather slide steadying fitting, half way down the bucket which attaches to the surcingle of the saddle.rifle bucket, light horse -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, World War 1 defence forces, 1918
... The photograph was taken some time after the end of World...The photograph was taken some time after the end of World ...The photograph was taken some time after the end of World War 1. It was a Welcome Home reception for those men who had enlisted to fight in World War 1 and were lucky to return home. The reception took place in the Sunbury Fire Station which was located in Evans Street. At the end of World War 1, the local Sunbury community held a number of Welcome Home receptions to acknowledge the part played by many local men and women in World War 1.A non-digital black and white copy of a photograph of a lot of men at a reception seated at long tables in a large hall. There are flags from a number of countries festooned across the room. welcome home receptions, world war 1, sunbury, defence forces -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, BADGES, 1) Post WW11 .2) War time .3) 1940-45 .4 &.5) 2005
... Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service... Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia" .1 ...The items belonged Rueben John Tyrer V150812. He enlisted on 20.1.42 aged 44 year. At discharge on 5.12.45 he was a Driver in 37 Aust Field Works Coy. .1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R.J Tyrer. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. .2) Ribbon set (2) mounted on brass strip with pin for attachment. 1. Ribbon re Pacific Star. 2. Ribbon re Australian Service Medal. .3) Badge, metal "To the Women of Australia". Circular floral wreath with crown at top, centre is a map of Australia. Under is a bar suspended by a link. The bar has one star meaning one relative serving in the Armed Forces. .4) Medal, gold colour, "60th Anniversary of the end of WW11". The front has a centre Coat of Arms, rear has a depiction of a map of Australia. .5) Black cardboard box to hold .4. The lid has an Australian Coat of Arms..1) "V150812 R.J. Tyrer". .3) "Issued by C'WLTH GOVT A221536" .4) "World War 11 Service to Australia". "World WW11 60 years 1945-2005". .5) "Australian Government Dept of Veterans Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia"medals, military, history -
Hume City Civic Collection
Newspaper, The Herald, 15th August 1945
... and distributed on 15th August 1945 announcing the news of the end... to the Allied forces saw the end of World War 2 after 6 years of world ...A victory edition of The Herald newspaper distributed across Victoria on 15th August 1945 proclaiming news of the end of WW2.A broadsheet copy of The Herald newspaper printed and distributed in 1945. There are 16 pages containing recent news, photographs and advertisements.non-fictionA victory edition of The Herald newspaper distributed across Victoria on 15th August 1945 proclaiming news of the end of WW2.newspaper, world war 2, japanese surrender -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, Peace Medallion 1919, !919
... produced and they were distributed in 1919 to mark the end of World... and they were distributed in 1919 to mark the end of World War One ...This medal was awarded to children of Australia up to age of i4. The medal was designed by Charles Douglas Richardson, a sculptor. . One million, six hundred and seventy medals were produced and they were distributed in 1919 to mark the end of World War One. On the original medal the inscriptions included the words: "AUSTRALIA," "VICTORY", THE TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE " and " THE PEACE OF 1919"This medal is significant as a memento of the declaration of peace at the end of World War One. Circular white metal medallion .The obverse features a figure of peace with decorative surrounds and on the top two doves and text. The reverse has a crown with rising sun rays. Below is a laurel wreath, a sailor and a soldier and text. It has a small ring attached to the top,Obverse VICTORY, the rest is indecipherable on our item. Reverse AUSTRALIA, the rest is indecipherable on our item -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Week 1995, 1995
... to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. The Legacy... the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. The Legacy flags ...A view down Swanston Street with Legacy flags and also flags saying "Australia Remembers 1945-1995". The Australian remembers campaign was run by the Australian government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. The Legacy flags used the slogan "Lest YOU forget" and the same banners were used in other years, including 1990.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo of flags flying in Swanston Street to promote to Legacy.legacy promotion, flags -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph of Fancy-Dressed Children after WWI, Post-WWI
... the end and victory of World War One. A child is dressed... Children after WWI celebrating the end and victory of World War One ...Photograph of Fancy-Dressed Children after WWI celebrating the end and victory of World War One. A child is dressed in a Dutch dress, others in a dressing gown, grass skirt, a soldier with gun. The parents and other adults are in the background, some learning on the fence. There is a building the top right corner. Possible the old Ringwood sports ground in Ringwood Street. Some children have displays with "Victory" on them. Another has the British and Australian flags.