Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704.1) Envelope, Will AAF - 131 light fawn colour rectangular shape all print in black, hand written in blue pen, 2 X initials, stamped in purple. .2) Will, form AAF - A130 off white colour folds 3 ways, all print in black, hand written in blue pen both sides, witnessed by 2 people, Will relates to the person in .1).1) Hand written, “3796117, Pte BALL Peter Charles RFT WING INF CENTRE 26 feb 1970”, stamped, “16 MAR 1970”. .2) Names hand written on, “Alan Ball, Jean Ball, Barry Chandler, Trevor Bowden”wills, envelopes, military

Items like this were made in Unit lines in the Australian Base Nui Dat Vietnam. A type of trench art. Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704Souvenir, 7.62 mm SLR round with a section of a safety pin embedded into the inner lead lining, green army cord attached to wear around the necksouvenir, trench art

Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704Bayonet frog webbing green colour, bottom has lope section for bayonet scabbard, top has lope section for bayonet handle.On rear in black texta, “PB”bayonet frogs, slr, webbing, equipment

Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704..1) Clothes brush light brown varnished wood, rectangular shape, rounded ends, off white colour bristles & stamped on one side. .2) Hair brush, light brown wood varnished with slight raised top, metal base with white bristles inserted, stamped on one side..1) stamped on one side, “D (arrow up) D”, in black pen, “P Ball”. .2) stamped on one side, “D (arrow up) D SA brush Co 1952”, one one end in black pen, “P Ball”.brushes, clothes, hair, accessory

The contents are 2 x dressings each consisting of a gauze pad stitched to a bandage and safety pin. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704First field dressing rectangular shape rounded all corners, khaki colour cotton, the contents are labelled, instructions for use all in black print, contents are in water proof covers.On one end in black pen, “P Ball”dressings, first field, accessory

Belt for summer issue Polyester uniform trousers. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Belt webbing light khaki colour, black metal buckle with sliding section for length adjustment, inside belt has large stamped military details some very faint plus name in texta.Military details, “........(arrow up) 1968 ........66-012-6304.40”. On metal buckle, “Lion metal goods” In texta, “Ball”belts, webbing, polyesters, uniform

Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Foot powder tin green colour rectangular shape, top has a rotating cap with 6 holes in, two sides have details in black print re makers and content.Front side, “(arrow up) FOOT POWDER 2 oz Net weight”. On rear side “Formula, salicylic acid 3% starch 10% Talc 87%” On base in pen, “PBall”tins, foot powder, talc

Item was used to carry a Hutchie or other items. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Pouch water proof green and black camouflage colours, lid flap cover has a stud hole and green cord to attach to a section on the pouch with a stud hole, rear has a metal sliding keeper to attach to a military webbing belt.On the inside in black pen, “P Ball”equipment, camouflage, pouches

Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Rain coat camouflaged colours green & black, buttons on front, around base has a cord pull string, large green sewn in label with makers instructions & space for name, rank, has internal pocket to fold the raincoat into for easy carrying as per photo, two green nylon straps for attaching to equipment.On the label, “M Class 8416 - 66 - 021 - 5442” On label in texta, “3796117 BALL PC”camouflage, rain coats, clothing

.1) This is a Australian military issue towel. .2) This was obtained in Vietnam origin unknown, “KB 138” is a washing No allocated to individuals to have washing done in the town of Baria near the Australian Base Nui Dat. Washing was taken to Baria in bulk from a unit and when it came back it did not necessarily mean you got yours back. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704..1) Bath towel, green cotton with sewn edging all around, white tag in one corner with faint details. .2) Bath towel, green cotton, ends of towel are patterned with frayed ends, texta pen numbering & lettering on..1) On white tag faint,”........Beach SA 1969”, on the other side, “(arrow up)”, in black pen, “PB” .2) In faint black texta pen, “KB 138”, in one corner in texta, “PB”.towels, bath, accessory

Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Hand towel Army issue green cotton, sewn edging all around, one corner has two white tags with details onOn large tag, “Nile 7210 - 66 - 011 - 5408” On small tag faintly in green, “3796117” On towel edge near tags in black texta, “3796117”towels, hand towel, accessory

The blanket fitted inside what was commonly called a “Silk”, the press studs fitted the Silk and could then be used like a sleeping bag. refer Cat No 3000. Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704Blanket Inner dark green wool, around the the edges are 18 nylon strips sewn on with press studs, one corner has a white tag with faint details on.On white tag, “Victoria 1964 (arrow up)”, in black texta pen, “PB”.blackest inner, equipment, sleeping

Dean Collection, refer Cat No 4575PDecorative drinking glass. It has a wide bowl. On the stem is a multi faceted ball. The base is fluted. Engraved into the glass is the Rats of Tobruk Association logo.ww2, rats of tobruk

Cameron Highlanders was the 16th Infantry BN. John Lloyd, Brigadier John Lloyd 16th Bn 1939 - 1940, Honarary Colonel 16th Bn 1955 - 60, Patron of the Rats of Tobruk Assoc, 16th and 28th Bn’s, served WW1 & WW2. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704.Trophy tray rectangular shape, metal with handles each end, edge ink on other two sides, base is ornate with circles, centre has a small military badge, around that is inscribed into the metal, base under is wood, 4 small round legs screwed on each corner.Inscribed, “John Lloyd Trophy 1978 Pte P.C.Ball A Coy Geraldton 16 RWAR”. On small badge, “Cameron Highlanders Western Australia”.trays, trophy, accessory, 16th rwar

From the Introduction: Our Victorian First Contingent comprises some 6700 officers and men, and this booklet is issued as a souvenir of Victoria's complement and to serve as a record and momento ......Soft cardboard cover, glossy finish. White background with red / blue / white print over a red / white / blue flag. Cover & pages stapled centre fold. Pages unnumbered, cut, plain, white, illustrated black / white photos. Booklet appears to be a facsimile of a souvenir booklet with the introduction dated 1914. Printed on cover: “For Empire, Australia's Rally to the Dear Old Flag. Victoria's First Expeditionary Force to the Motherland. Roll of Honour” Price: “One Shilling” Handwritten inscription 1st page top L in blue ink. “Peter Ball”booklet, contingent, victoria

Soft cardboard cover, yellow print on front & back. Green & orange background, small regimental badge in silhouette. 32 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black / white photos, certificates & maps. Folded & stapled.Front cover: “The Royal Australian Regiment 50th Anniversary 1948 - 1998” Handwritten in blue ink: “Contents p1, Peter Ball, Contents” booklet, 50th, anniversary, rar

Cape worn by CAPT. L. ELLIOTT as part of her nurses uniform.Red woollen material, elbow length cape, with two metal (silver coloured) buttons to hold the shoulder epaulettes. Silver buttons imprinted with crown and lantern. Cotton label back lower edge of garment. Refer Cat No 4308Printed on cotton label in black ink and handwritten in blue ballpoint pen. “C. G. C. F. / VICTORIA / 1971 / (upwards arrow) / Ball SIZE - OS / 8410.66.013.0771 / ARMY / No F236731 / NAME ELLIOTT”’cape, military, nurse

Remember Them, A Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage. From front flap: Behind each of the thousands of war memorials in Victoria is a story of courage and sacrifice, of devotion to duty, and of a family's terrible loss. Hard cover, red plastic over cardboard, white print on spine. Dust cover silver, gold & black print on front, spine & back. Coloured image of a sculpture of two soldiers on front. End papers are red. 307 pages, cut plain, white. Illustrated colour photos & illustrations.Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: "Peter Ball", "RSL Stamp"book, heritage, wartime, victoria

From back cover: German badges and insignia used during the period of the Third Reich 1933-45 were both numerous and multifarious. This book is about the cloth badges and insignia used by these German uniformed formations. Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704.Hard cardboard cover, glossy coated finish. Dark brown & black print on front, spine & back. White colour background with coloured badges & insignia displayed on front & back. Paper dust cover covered with plastic, print & colours as above. 208 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated in black / white & colour photos, badges & insignia. Handwritten in blue ink front fly leaf: “Peter C Ball” In pencil top R corner: “$27, 118.549 Kew 4 10” Top L: “1507” book, insignia, german 1939 - 45

Soft light cardboard cover. Yellow background, black print on font. Black buckram spine. Black & white photo of a certificate - Honour the Brave for the Shire of Metcalfe. 281 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated in black & white, photos, certificates, maps, lettersHandwritten in black ink on Table of Contents along with "RSL Stamp" "Peter C Ball" (Signed off the donation) book, shire of metcalf

Soft cardboard cover, black & white print front & spine. Background in grey & off white tones, front 2 Rising Sun badges top & bottom, illustrated numerous colour patches in black / white. Cut, plain, white illustrated colour & black / white photos & diagrams of patches. Black ink stamp on top front cover: “AREA CLOTHING STORE PUCKAPUNYAL LOG. BN” Handwritten inscription in black ink on title page: “Donated by Gary BALL”book, colour patch, register

The diaries of PTE JOHN EDWIN BALL 3126A 48th Battalion 8th Reinforcement. Diary was transcribed by Michael Rohde, husband of J E Ball's grand daughter, Heather.Spiral bound with clear front cover & black card back cover. A4 plain paper with cut edges. 330 pages with black & white illustrations. Contains photocopies of original diary entries with typed transcripts.documents - diaries, military history, 48th

Book belonged to Melba Bennett, her story is on notes enclosed with worksheet.Book, khaki soft cover with title on black panel on front which is illustrated with black line drawing of a ball of wool. 32 pages of knitting patterns for items suitable for soldiers.Front cover: “M Bennett” , also handwritten on top of 1st page.books - collections, handcraft - knitting, cwa

The dressing on one side has full directions on use & handling. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Shell dressing, khaki colour, light waterproof canvas cover with draw string at top.Commonwealth of Australia Shell Dressing Written: Peter BALLmedicine-first aid, military history - equipment

The mug used for washing, shaving, cooking, making a brew. Refer Reg No's 3006 & 3007. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Stainless steel, kidney shaped mug with fold out handle.STOKES MELB 8465-50-242-7843 1969 [up arrow] Written: Peter BALLmilitary, cooking/personal hygiene

Bottle is designed to fit inside item Reg No 3007 then both into item Reg No 3008. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Water bottle, green plastic, kidney shaped with screw top plastic lid.V 1968 [up arrow] 8465-71-108-8705 Written: Peter BALLmilitary, water bottle, basic equipment

Item issued to Peter BALL 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704Foot powder tin, rectangular shape, gold colour with sliding lid on top.Foot Powder D [up arrow] - remainder ineligible Written: Peter BALLcontainers, medicine - chriropody, military history - kit

Item issued to Peter BALL 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704Insect repellent bottle, plastic, oval shape, green colour with screw top lid.[up arrow] Insect Repellent Personal Contents 3 Fl Oz DSN 6840-66-023-2942, Y23-690repellant, insects, personal

The plates were designed to protect soldier's feet from items ie Punji Stakes from piercing the soles of the boots. Items issued to Peter Ball, 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704.Stainless steel plates fitted into GP boots under the inner sole. .1) Left foot. .2) Right foot.protection, feet, military

These pouches were issued in Vietnam to hold SLR Magazines as the smaller green standard issue basic pouches were not large enough. Items issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Basic pouches, khaki webbing for ammunition. Fitted with brass keepers for webbing belt, harness & securing the fold open flap. .1) & .2) Identical..1) & .2) Peter BALLmilitary, basic webbing