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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Shell, Unknown
... WWII historical significance....WWII historical significance. Nil 20mm cannon shell casing ...WWII historical significance.20mm cannon shell casing from RAAF Spitfire.Nil -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Model - Aircraft, model, Unknown
... WWII historical significance...WWII historical significance Nil. Black model of Beaufort ...WWII historical significanceBlack model of Beaufort Bomber.Nil. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Morse Signal Key, Unknown
... WWII Historical Significance...WWII Historical Significance Type 3rz 018 serial # 2543 ...WWII Historical SignificanceMorse Signal Key.Type 3rz 018 serial # 2543. AWA -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - FIRST AID KIT, 1942
... WWII historical significance...WWII historical significance INSCRIPTIONS READ: U.S.ARMY ...WWII historical significanceU.S.ARMY FIRST AID KIT FROM WWII FIELD DRESSINGS, SAFETY PINS AND DIFFERENT DRESSINGS.OUTSIDE OF TIN.INSCRIPTIONS READ: U.S.ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - RAAF Navigational Computer, White and Gillespie (Melb.) Pty Ltd, Possibly 1940
... WWII Historical significance...WWII Historical significance Identification number G6B/145 ...WWII Historical significanceRAAF Navigational computer MK111 D used in WW11 in aircraft for plotting direction and wind speed with original box.Identification number G6B/145. Serial No WG/2677*. Contains original pencil from 1940 and navigational notebook. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Camera & Case, Unknown
... WWII historical significance...WWII historical significance Nettar-ANASTIGMAT. 25 75 B T ...WWII historical significanceZeiss Ikon Camera WWII .Nettar-ANASTIGMAT. 25 75 B T. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Sepia phtograph/postcard, Unknown
... WWII historical significance...WWII historical significance Vivian Bullwinkel, a Second ...WWII historical significancePortrait of Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE (1915 - 2000)Vivian Bullwinkel, a Second World War army nursing sister, is best known as the sole survivor of the infamous Banka Island massacre, in which 21 of her colleagues were killed by Japanese troops. Her courage while a prisoner pf the Japanese for over three and a half years exemplified the bravery of Australian women in war, and her distinguished postwar career was marked by many humanitarian achievements. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - ANZAC 1915 Medalion, Unknown
... WWI Historical significance...WWI Historical significance 1915, ANZAC on one side ...WWI Historical significanceANZAC medallion with crown on top and Simpson and his donkey engraved on the medalion1915, ANZAC on one side with a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross engraved on the other. The name E. Bourke is engraved on the bottom. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Morse Code Key, Unknown
... WWII Historical significance...WWII Historical significance PMG 1942. WW11 Morse Code Key ...WWII Historical significanceWW11 Morse Code KeyPMG 1942. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Citation to PM4551 Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman R.A.N.R, Citation to ABLE SEAMAN CYRIL PERCY WHITEMAN, PM445,R .A. N.R, unknown
... WWII historical significance...WWII historical significance His Majesty the King has been ...WWII historical significanceCitation His Majesty the King has been Graciously pleased to award the Distinguished Service Medal to Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman. the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in hazardous operations in dangerous waters in the South-Wes Pacific Area prior to the end of the war. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Attestation Paper, Unknown
... WW1 Historical significance...WW1 Historical significance V27336 Dougald Cameron ...WW1 Historical significanceAustralian Imperial Force. Attestation Paper of Persons enlisted for Service Abroad. #2839A / V27336 Dugald Cameron.V27336 Dougald Cameron Attestation Paper of Persons enlisted for Service Abroad -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Ruskin Press Pty Ltd, Australian Red Cross Knitting Book, Unknown
... WWII Historical significance...WWII Historical significance Printed for and donated ...WWII Historical significanceAustralian Red Cross Society. Victorian Division - Knitting Book.Printed for and donated by the Lincoln Mills (Aust. Ltd) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Letter and Photograph, Unknown
... WWI Historical significance....WWI Historical significance. 1# Second Australian Pioneer ...WWI Historical significance.1# Letter of commendation for Pte Christopher Parkinson. 2# Photo of internment for C. Parkinson 2156, 2nd Battalion Trois Arlines Military Cemetary.1# Second Australian Pioneer Battalion. Battalion Headquarters, January 5th 1918. To Mrs E. Parkinson Pridfort St, Daylesford Vic. Letter reads The Commanding Officer has directed me to advise you that the name of 2156 Pte Parkinson C. has been published in the routine orders of this Battalion, for good work done by him previous to his death, and in forwarding this note to you wishes to express his appreciation of this man's services with this Battalion. Signed by Capt. & Adj. 2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion. 2# Parkinson Christopher 2156. Private. 2nd Battalion, Trois Arlines Military Cemetry. A photo on the opposite side Of Pte Parkinson's grave. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Military Medals in Frame, ca. 1939 -1945
... WWII historical significance....WWII historical significance. Medals were awarded ...WWII historical significance.Medals were awarded to V501832 Cyril Theodore Hunt. Date of enlistment 24 Sep 1942. Date of discharge 18 Dec 1945. Served with 8th Australian Field Company (Royal Australian Engineers).Four WWII medals with ribbons. 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal, Returned from Active Service medal No. A273676 and RSL membership from 1959 No. V104624.V501832 CT Hunt.world war 2, ww2, second world war, medals -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, Royal Canadian Air Force, Pilot's Flying Log Book, Unknown
... WWII Historical significance...WWII Historical significance Crabtree R.D. 419855 written ...WWII Historical significanceBlue covered Log Book from WWII.Crabtree R.D. 419855 written on front cover. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
2 x Photographs, Unknown
... WWII historical significance....WWII historical significance. #1. On the back ...WWII historical significance.2 x Black and White photographs from WWII. #1 X photograph was taken in Wewak, New Guinea in September 1945 showing the signing of the surrender of the Japanese Forces in readiness for the signing of the main surrender. #The 2nd photograph shows the signing of the peace treaty with a RAAF Guard of Honour on shore at the ship in Wewak New Guinea in September 1945.#1. On the back of the photograph written in pen: Nth New Guinea Sept 1945 surrender of Wewak in readiness for the signing of the surrender. #2. On the back of the photograph written in pen: Nth New Guinea Sept 1945 surrender of Wewak. RAAF guard of honour at the ship while the signing was in progress. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - WWII money, Unknown
... WWII historical significance...WWII historical significance Military Payment Certificate ...WWII historical significance3 x American Military Payment Certificates from WWII. Consists of 2 x 10 cents and 1 x 5 cents.cmMilitary Payment Certificate 10 cents and 5cents.All notes marked series 521. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - WWII money, Unknown
... WWII Historical significance...WWII Historical significance Issued by command of the Army ...WWII Historical significanceWWII British Armed Forces special voucher bank note valued at sixpence.Issued by command of the Army Council. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Civilian Identity Card, Unknown
... WWII Historical significance...WWII Historical significance Form C.R.3. Civilian ...WWII Historical significanceCivilian Identity Card from WWII belonging to Stuart Harold Simpson.Form C.R.3. Civilian Registration (British Subjects). Card also contains conditions of use and relevant signatures. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - 10 assorted badges
... Various Historical significance....Various Historical significance. Inscribed To The Women ...Various Historical significance.Australian returned from active service badges. 2 x Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League Badges. (1919 - 1947.) 2 x 1971 to 1990 Life Member Badges. Maralinga & Monte Bello Association Badge. Boomerang with Rising Sun badge. Royal Australian Engineers 1930 - 1942 badge. Silver badge "To the Women of Australia. Vintage Turkish Medal. Inscribed To The Women of Australia Crown surrounded by Laurel Leaves with Map of Australia in centre. Returned From Active Service. Two or Three Servicemen shown. RAAF #A1102 - 1942. Boomerang with Rising Sun below Crown. Royal Engineers Badge inscribed "FACIMUS ET FRANCIMUS" encircling GviR in centre Crown over Laurel leaves. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Wallet, Unknown
... WWI historical significance....WWI historical significance. world war 1 ww1 first world ...WWI historical significance.Black wallet in a white cloth envelope addressed to Mrs W.C. Smith, Leongatha, Vic. Wallet contains 2 x small photos, a 1916 calendar, a lock of hair, photos of wife and child. and an Army form 'B' pass. Wallet belonged to 382 Pte W.C. Smith.Pte Smith was KIA in France 13OCT17.Letter from Mrs Smith on postcards. Envelope addressed to Mrs W.C. Smith, Leongatha, Vic. Photos contain letters on rear for Pte Smith.world war 1, ww1, first world war, kia -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Wooden tray, Unknown
... WWII Historical significance...WWII Historical significance Wooden Rising Sun badge with 2 ...WWII Historical significanceTrench art made by A.B. Bishop, 2/2 Infantry BN, 6 Division.Wooden Rising Sun badge with 2/2 A.I.F. underneath the badge. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Instrument of Surrender, Unknown
... WWII Historical significance...WWII Historical significance Describes the layout ...WWII Historical significanceCopy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent islands.Describes the layout and conditions of surrender Dated September 1945. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, National Library of Australia, Community Heritage Grant Awards Ceremony, 2017
... to conduct a Significance Assessment. Kew Historical Society ...Kew Historical Society was awarded a grant by the Library for a Significance Assessment in 2017-18. Preliminary workshops were held in Canberra at the Library, where the awards ceremony took place.Kew Historical Society Archivist receiving a Community Heritage Grant award on behalf of the Society at a ceremony in Canberra to conduct a Significance Assessment. kew historical society - awards, significance assessment -- national library of australia, robert baker - archivist - kew historical society inc -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Kit bag, Unknown
... Possibly WW2 historical significance.... painted in white on the bag Possibly WW2 historical significance. ...Possibly WW2 historical significance.Red Army sausage style kit bagK. Ramsay painted in white on the bag -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Radio, Tokyo Shibaura Electrical Co, LTD, Unknown
... Vietnam War historical significance... earplug. Toshiba model No 15L -822F Vietnam War historical ...Vietnam War historical significanceAM - FM Transistor radio, square in shape, pop up swivel antenna. Was used in Vietnam War 1969. Battery operated and 240 volts. Wooden handle and metal frame with original earplug.Toshiba model No 15L -822F -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Fying Suit, 1944
... Korea War historical significance... doll. Nil Korea War historical significance ...Korea War historical significanceKhaki flying suit belonging to A34219 Stuart Simpson. Also contains cloth badge embroidered with RAAF emblem and a good luck charm? in the form of a very small cloth doll.Nil -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Safety razor with metal container, Approximately 1914
... Possibly WWI historical significance..... Safety razor printed on metal container Possibly WWI historical ...Possibly WWI historical significance.American model safety razor. Made in Germany possibly from 1914 with metal container.Safety Razor, Warranted, Made in Germany. Safety razor printed on metal container -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Handkerchief, Unknown
... Possibly WWI historical significance.... and THE RISING SUN BADGE. Possibly WWI historical significance. WW1 ...Possibly WWI historical significance.Brown handkerchief possibly from WWIWoven engraving with AUSTRALIA COMMONWEALTH FORCES and THE RISING SUN BADGE.ww1 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Hat brooch, Robert Garland. (Soldier), Unknown
... Possibly WWII Historical significance.... WWII Historical significance. Robert Garland. (Soldier) ...Possibly WWII Historical significance.Australian slouch hat brooch with a window on the rear for a photograph. Possibly trench art from WWII.Brooch has a rising sun badge on hat and pin.