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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Signal Training (All Arms) 1938, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Signal Training (All Arms) 1938 for the use of training Military Personal.Used for training Military Personnel in Signals.Oblong shape book, red cardboard and cloth cover.Inside front cover written in pencil in name Booth. Printed by Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty Ltd Melbourne. C.1.training, signals, all arms, military. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Manual of Physical Training 1931, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Book of Physical Training for use by members of the Military Forces.Physical Training for members of the Military Forces.Oblong book red cloth cardboard cover.Front cover W.A. Cronk Major 59 Bn. Inside on first page in ink W.A. Cronk Major 59 Bn. Inside on title page in pencil W.A. Cronk 59 Bn.manual, training, physical, military. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Army Manual of Hygiene and Sanitation 1934, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Book relating to Hygiene and Sanitation in the Military Forces used by W.A. Cronk.Book belonging to W.A. Cronk 59 Bn.Oblong book buff colour cardboard cover.On the front cover in pen Capt W.A. Cronk 59 Bn. On the spine in in H&S 1934. Inside on the first page in ink W.A. Cronk Capt 59 Bn. manual hygiene sanitation army -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Handbook for .303-IN Vickers Machine Gun and Tripod Mounting, Mark IV 1930 Supplement No 2, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Handbook for the .303-IN Vickers Machine Gun and Tripod Mounting, Mark IV 1930 Supplement 2.Handbook used by Military Personnel in relation to the .303-IN Vickers Machine Gun and Tripod Mounting, Mark IV.A small oblong book buff in colour cardboard outer cover.On the front cover in pencil Capt W.A. Cronk 59 Bn. On the front cover in ink B.W. Pulver.machine gun, tripod mounting, mounting -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Manual of Protection against Gas and Air Raids, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This Manual would have been used by Military Personnel of Protection against Gas and Air Raids, Respirators, Passive Air Defence.Safety precautions for Members of the Military circa 1930 and beyond.An oblong manual there are two seperate covers to the manual which are cardboard construction and coloured red. The covers are tied together with a black shoe lace. Inside the covers are Pamphlet No 1 Protection Against Gas in the Field, Pamphlet No 2 Respirators, Pamphlet No no 3 Passive Air DefenceOn the first Pamphlet stamped 115 G.H. Heidelberg. In ink the figures 79.gas, air raids, respirators, passive air defence, military, personnel. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, H.J. Green, Govt Printer, Melbourne, Infantry Training Vol.11 1931, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This book was at some time in the possession of Capt W.A. Cronk 59th Bn. This Book would have been used to train Military Personnel in Infantry Training in the early 20th Century.Small pocket book, red cardboard cover.In ink on front cover Capt W.A. Cronk 59Bn. In ink on the spine IT 11 1931. Inside on second page Capt W.A. Cronk 59th Infantry.training, infantry, military, battalion army. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Small Arms Training Volune 1, Pamphlet 7 .303-inch Machine Gun Part III.-Fire Control 1939, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...A book in the possession of Major W.A. Cronk 59 Bn used in the training of Military Personnel in the early 20th Century.This book would have been used in the training of Military Personnel in Small Arms Training.An oblong book/pamphlet buff colour cardboard cover.On the front cover in ink W.A. Cronk. Major. 59 Bn. Inside page 2 in ink W.A. Cronk. Major. 59 Bn. army, military, small arms, .303-inch machine gun, fire control. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, D.W. Paterson Co. Pty. Ltd, Manual of Field Engineering Vol.I (All Arms) 1933, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...A training manual of Field Engineering for use by the Australian Military Forces.A Training Manual used by Australian Military Forces in the early 20th Century.An oblong book, pink cardboard cover, red taped spine. The figure 2 in ink on the front cover. In stamp on the front cover 4th Anti-Tank Regt. A.I.F.training, engineering, field, military, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Cap/Lapel Badge, Not known, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This Badge would have been made in the early 20th century for the British Army for wearing as a hat/lapel badge, possibly for the Royal Lancaster Regiment.Silver, male lion shapeNonehat/lapel badge, british army, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, Australian and New Zealand Military Forces, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This medallion was issued to surviving members of the Defence Force who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support. NOK or other entitled persons can aapply to receive the medallion on behalf of the relatives.The medallion is to be issued to ANZACs who were at Gallipoli between 15 April 1915 and the final date of evacuation in January 1916.Round medallion, bronze in colour, crown on top and ANZAC inscribed on the bottom of medallion. There is a lapel badge "A". The medallion is cast in bronze and the lapel badge will be a metal of bronze colour.Obverse of medallion depicts Simpson and his Donkey, lower border is a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross the lower half is bordered by the New Zealand fern leaves. Inscribed J.C. Martin.anzac, medallion, gallipoli, commemorative -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Bag, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Bag was issued to volunteer Air Raid Patrol Persons in Australia during WW2.Canvas bag with shoulder strap and Victorian ARP Badge on the front. Round metal button on left side. Two air vents on the bottom. Two studs to close the bag.Inside front flap M.H. ??. 1942. Victoria ARP Badge on front flap numbered BG359.air, raid, precautions, patrol persons, ww2, volunteers, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Laurence Kay, Australian Army Colour Patches, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...History of Australian Army Colour Patches in WW1 and WW2.Colour patches make units easier to find in large camps.Oblong book, paper covers blue front white back. Rising Sun on the front cover.Published by The Sun Melbourne.colour, patches, australian army, military. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Tankard, Franklin Mint Pty Ltd, 1983
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...There are four tankards in this collection. Each tankard has three pictures pertaining to a specific conflict - WW1, WW2, Korean War and Vietnam War.The pictures show particular battles per conflict.The Official RSL Tankard Collection, four tankards, round, white, ceramic with three pictures per tankard.Made by Franklin Mint Pty Ltd 1983.military, tankard, world wars. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag, 1985
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Union Jack made in 1985 and possibly once in the possession of Peter Wilson.A Union Jack that was once in the possession of Peter Wilson.Union Jack, oblong red white and blue, cloth, three metal eyelets on the white edge band, two brass toggles for hanging the flag onto a flagpost.On the white edge band the makers name, stock number 8834-99-5714529 6BDTH 1985, an upwards arrow in a circle and in black ink the name Peter Wilson.flag, union jack, united kingdom. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This Flag of Japan appears to have been in the possession of Chief Petty Officer Writer D'Arcy who served on the HMAS Arunta.Oblong flag, white cloth fabric with red circle in the middle.flag, japan, ww2, cpo writer d'arcy, hmas arunta. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, No makers listed, RAAF Flying Log Book, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This RAAF Flying Log Book belonged to Flt Lt Basil John Adam 400451. The first entry in the log book is 16 November 1940 at Elementary Training Course at Narrandera NSW.This is a RAFF Flying Log Book belonging to Flt Lt B J Adams.Not quite square book, blue cloth cover. White tape on the front upper left cover with the number 59259. On the spine the number 4259. On the spine on tape the number 184. Writen on the bottom pages thickness of the book ADAM.B. 400451.Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book Form A.18 (Revised April, 1937.) (RAF Form 414) Name ADAM Basiel John 400451.raaf, log book, adams b.j., 1940. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, Department of Defence, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...ANZAC Commemorative Medallion is issued to all members of the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The medallion is also known as the Gallipoli Medallion.The personnel receiving the medallion served on the Gallipoli Peninsula from 25 April 1915 to the final date of evacuation in January 1916.The medallion is round the obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier to safety. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half will be boardered by the New Zealand Fern Leaves. There is a crown at the top of the medallion. The medallion is cast in bronze.This medallion has the name W.E. Sabeston inscribed on the back underneath the New Zealand Fern Leaves.anzac, medallioin, gallipoli, 1915-1916, defence. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Bayonet, No maker, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...There are no distinguishing features on the item to be able to link it to any one event.Metal bayonet with wooden and medal handle, four screws holding the wood to the metal frame. The bayonet has a release button to free the the blade to a position as required. There is a metal scabbard to house the bayonet blade, there is a metal loop on the scabbard to hang onto a belt. There is a round sight on top of the bayonet.T4 37248military, bayonet, australian army. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Machete, There are no makers names, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...These machete's were issued to military personnel posted in jungle like conditions.The machete would have been used by military personnel during WW2 and during the 1950s.Steel blade machete with wooden double sided handle. The handle is attached to the wood with four steel rods. There is an olive green scabbard made of cotton material oil impregnated. The scabbard has a pocket on the front to hold a sharpening stone and has steel on the top opening to keep the opening firm, there is a steel catch for attachment to webbing and a cloth loop with press stud to hold the handle of the machete in place when in the scabbard. There is a cotton fabric loop through the handle.On the handle of the machete MA67. The item number on the scabbard is not readable.army, military, machete. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Shovel, None mentioned, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Used by members of the Military to dig trenches and fox holes.Provides shelter to personnel when in the field.Wooden Handle Trench Shovel with steel head.The head folds to reduce the length of the shovel. The shovel head and the handle are kaki there are two round holes on either side of the shovel head and a hole at the end of the handle.S 20 - 66 O/O-9748 DSmilitary, trench, shovel -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Compass, 1941
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...For the use of Military Personnel.This compass was made in 1941 and may have been used during the 2ns world warRound compass in black casing with lid and a canvas cover.T.G.Co Ltd London NoB 113577 1941 MKIIIcompass, military, 2ns world war -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Binoculars, There are no makers details on the binoculars or the case, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Binoculars possible used by military personnel during the 2nd World War.The binoculars could have been used in the 2nd World War by Military Personnel.Black metal binoculars, the middle metal barrel of the binoculars are covered in leather. There is provision to adjust the optics and the the binoculars can be lengthened. The binoculars are in a brown leather case.There are no markings or makers details on the binoculars or the leather case.binoculars, military, 2nd world war. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Tobacco Tin, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...This tobacco tin was used by someone who indulged in cigarette smoking and was presumed to be used by in the Defence Force during the Second World War.Round, brown colour, tin materials with raised lettering on the tin lid and the base of the container.W.D. & H.O. Wills(Australia) Ltd Sydney Trade Mark, on the lid of the tin. Capstan Navy Cut FineTobacco, on the bottom of the tin.defence, ww2, personnel, tobacco -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...ANZUK Force was formed and served in Singapore and Malaya ANZUC Force grew out of ANZUK Brigade at a time when Britain assumed prime responsibility for the dedence of Malaysia and SingaporePlaque shape, wood painted brown, metal cover on top of the wood with the insignia of all Forces involved in ANZUK Force SingaporeInsignia engravings of forces involved in ANZUK Force Singaporeanzuk, brigade, force, malaya, singapore, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag, Lombard The Paper People, Late 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Australian flag was first unfurled on 3 September 1901, it comprises the Union Jack, below the Union Jack is a large six pointed star and the Federation Star representing the six States within the Commonwealth of Australia, in 1908 the star became a seven pointed star, to represent the Territories, in the fly of the flag, five stars symbolise the Southern Cross.This flag became the Australian Flag became upon Federation.Flag of Australiaflag, australia, federation -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Australian White Ensign was first used on 1 March 1967 whe the ANL cargo ship Boonaroo was commissioned into the RAN for war service.Prior to this RAN the Australian colonial navies had flown uniquely Australian ensigns. This was a Blue ensign defaced by the badge of the individual colony.Australian White Ensign, predominately white, with Union Jack in left hand corner, with six blue stars positioned as in the Australian Flagaustralia, navy, ensign, flag -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag, Mid 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Flag of Victoria dates from 1865 and was first used to distinguish Victorian Ships from British Ships. A flag to denote the State of Victoria, Australia.Flag of Victoria, oblong, Cloth predominantly blue, Union Jack in left top corner. with the crown of St Edward and the stars of the Southern Cross on the right hand side.Australian made by Carroll & Richarsdon Pty Ltd 194-196 Whitehorse Road Blackburn Vicflag, australia, victoria, . -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...The Australian Red Ensign or The Australian Civil Ensign is for use only at sea and officially never on land, but can be used by private citizens.At sea the flag is used by Merchant Ships registered in Australia. Pleasure craft may fly the Red Ensign.From 1901 to 1954 the Red Ensign was used as Australia's Civil Flag ie flown by private citizens on land. Australian Red Ensign, cloth, oblong, predominantly red, Union Jack in top left hand corner and the stars of the Australian National Flagflag, ensign, red, australia -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals & Documents, Early 20th Century
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...Medals and Documents relating to Cecil Walker Madden - Served 1st AIF and 2nd AIF member of Department of Defence who served during WW1 and WW25 x Defence Medals Full Size, 5 x Defence Medals Miniatures, various medallions, 3 x Australian Military Forces Soldier's Pay Book's, 1 x Sons and Daughters of the AIF Certificate, The Australian Flag, a black and white photograph of Dvr C.W. Madden.Medals & Pay Books 1st AIF 5112 Dvr C W Madden Medals & Pay Books 2nd AIF V4574 C W Madden Sons & Daughters Certificate Mavis Maddenww2, medals and documents -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, From the Australian Front, 1917
... Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong ...From the Australian Front is a pictorial history of Australians at war in FranceThis book depicts Australians at War in France during 1917An oblong book, buffy coloured pages, no outer covers.Printed by Cassell and Company, Ltd London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne 1917australia, france ww1