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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Dalton WWII group
... World War Two...World War Two Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45... melbourne Dalton World War Two WWII World War Two Pacific Star ...World War Two Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45 awarded to VX13029 Private N Daltondalton, world war two, wwii -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lees 8 LH
... World War Two... prior to his departure to World War Two.... Military 8th light horse World War Two WWII militia Lees Numbered ...The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Part of a series showing aspects of Citizen Soldiering in 1930sCollection of five photographs of Trooper Les Lees, 8th Light Horse Regiment taken at his home in Victoria immediately prior to his departure to World War Two.Numbered in top right hand corner " 1, 2,3,4 & 5 "military, 8th, light horse, world war two, wwii, militia, lees -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Pamphlet - German Propaganda Leaflet El Alamein 1942, El Alamein German Propaganda Leaflet, World War Two 1942
... world war two...World War Two 1942... by the Japanese in 1942. world war two el alamein propaganda leaflet plane ...Leaflet dropped from German/Italian aircraft on to Australian troops defending El Alamein during 1942. These propagander leaflets were designed to lower moral of defending troops, but were generally unsuccessful. This item relates to the history of the defence of El Alamein by Australian Forces in the Middle East 1942, and the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese in 1942.Printed paper, colour black white. top of pamphlet depicts a stylized platypus and boomerang - the 9th Division's Formation Sign, with text below. Printed on pamphlet "Diggers! / you are defending / Alamein Box! / What about / Port Darwin?" world war two, el alamein, propaganda, leaflet, plane drop, port darwin, diggers, platypus, boomerang -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
Aub's Diary, Written immediate Post World War Two
... world war two...Written immediate Post World War Two... coming home to Bendigo 22nd August 1945 world war two singapore ...Aub's Diary covering his joining the AIF in Bendigo 1st July 1940 through to becoming a prisoner of war in Changi prison Singapore and to his release and final coming home to Bendigo 22nd August 1945Foolscap size folderworld war two, singapore, aif, changi, bendigo, wwii, diary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - War Experiences Book, E. M. Robertson, WAAAF at War, 1974
... World War Two in Australia... Force during World War Two. It gives details of her training... served in the W.A.A.A.F during World War Two. This book ...This book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service womanThis is a book of 112 pages. The cover is white with black printing and there is a black and white photograph on the front cover. The pages contain printed text and black and white photographs.non-fictionThis book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service woman world war two in australia, australia women serving in world war two -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Maginnity WWII group
... World War Two...Group of three World War Two medals awarded to 408911 J J... melbourne World War Two WWII Maginnity medal Group of three World ...Group of three World War Two medals awarded to 408911 J J Maginnity; Defence Medal 39-45, British War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45.world war two, wwii, maginnity, medal -
Wangaratta Historical Society
2nd 24th Battalion Wangaratta's Own, 01/07/1940
... Army Battalion Wangaratta's Own World War Two... in Wangaratta on 1st July 1940, during World War Two. They camped... in Wangaratta on 1st July 1940, during World War Two. They camped... was formed in Wangaratta on 1st July 1940, during World War Two ..."Wangaratta's Own", the 2nd 24th Battalion was formed in Wangaratta on 1st July 1940, during World War Two. They camped at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, where they trained until they marched out of Wangaratta on 28th September 1940. Before they marched out Alan MacFarlane and the Battalion were presented with the Battalion pennant by Wangaratta Mayor, Cr Thomas Nolan. They fought in . On 28th September 1990, the 50th anniversary of the Battalion leaving Wangaratta, (retired) Alan MacFarlane, President of the 2nd 24th Battalion Association were presented the Freedom of the City and represented with the Battalion pennant by Wangaratta Mayor, Cr Kevin Gleeson & Cr Val Gleeson, Cr Thomas Nolan's son in law & daughter. This was an Army Battalion formed in Wangaratta. The young men interacted with the businesses, sporting & social societies & families of Wangaratta in the early 1940's. Lifelong friendships were made."Wangaratta's Own", the 2nd 24th Battalion was formed in Wangaratta on 1st July 1940, during World War Two. They camped at the Wangaratta Showgrounds, where they trained until they marched out of Wangaratta on 28th September 1940. Before they marched out Alan MacFarlane and the Battalion were presented with the Battalion pennant by Wangaratta Mayor, Cr Thomas Nolan. They fought in . On 28th September 1990, the 50th anniversary of the Battalion leaving Wangaratta, (retired) Alan MacFarlane, President of the 2nd 24th Battalion Association were presented the Freedom of the City and represented with the Battalion pennant by Wangaratta Mayor, Cr Kevin Gleeson & Cr Val Gleeson, Cr Thomas Nolan's son in law & daughter. army battalion wangaratta's own world war two -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Special notices, C.W.A, Early 1940s (Second World War era)
... world war two... to branches about making of items to support the war effort in World... craft c.w.a. cwa war effort world war two military A series ...Donald Clark Collection. A series of three special notices issued by the C.W.A to branches about making of items to support the war effort in World War Two. The first two relate to making of camouflage nets, the third relates to knitting socks for soldiers. Original, not copy.women, craft, c.w.a., cwa, war effort, world war two, military -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Framed Embroided Handkerchief, WW2 embroidered handkerchief, Estimated date 1941
... world war two...Framed World War Two souvenir embroidered silk handkerchief... View Road Montmorency melbourne world war two australia army ...Framed World War Two souvenir embroidered silk handkerchief. A soldier aiming his rifle, done in black, is in the bottom left hand corner and an inscription with the Australian flag in the top right hand corner is done in black and red. The background is yellow.Souvenir to Australia. Army in Syria and Lebanon. AIF 1941.world war two, australia, army, aif, 1941, souvenir, silk, handkerchief, embriodery, syria, lebanon -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Memorial Seat at White Flat Oval
... football World War Two... to Corporal F.C. Clarke, who died of wounds during World War Two.... Street Armstong Street oval cricket football World War Two World ..."BALLARAT, Fri: Two days before Christmas Mr F. C. Clarke, of Victoria st, received from his son, Sapper F. Clarke, a message conveying Christmas and New Year greetings, and the assurance "all well." Mr Clarke has now been officially advised that his son died of wounds in New Guinea on December 24." [The Argus, 1 January 1944] The seat was moved to White Flat from the corner of Ballarat's Barkly and Young Streets around 2008.A digital colour photograph of a timber seat at the White Flat Oval. The seat is under a tree beside the A.E. 'Sonny" Mark Grandstand, and has a plaque fixed to it. It is a memorial to Corporal F.C. Clarke, who died of wounds during World War Two.ballarat, white flat, white flat sports ground, hickman street, south street, armstong street, oval, cricket, football world war two, world war, f.c. clarke -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Framed World War 2 Embroidered Banner, WW2 Embroidered Souvenir, Estimated date 1941
... world war two...Framed embroidered banner – a souvenir of World War Two... View Road Montmorency melbourne world war two embroidery 1941 ...Framed embroidered banner – a souvenir of World War Two. A multi-coloured map of Australia, a bird carrying a letter, an Australian military badge, camels and a mosque are depicted on a dark blue background. At the bottom there is a photo, a 1939 associate badge, a dog tag and a brass plaque. 'In Honour of Corp Benjamin Ackroyd VX 5001. Souvenir of Palestine, The Mosque of Omar 1941.'world war two, embroidery, 1941, souvenir, palestine, mosque, omar -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper clippings, End of World War 2, 1945
... world war two...World War Two ... War Two world war two surrender germany japan hitler admiral ...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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Aircraft Classification: Explaining the Basis of Aircraft Recognition, R.P. Publications No.24/14: Aircraft Classification
... world war two...world war two aircraft. ... Moorabbin melbourne world war two aircraft. aircraft recognition ...world war two aircraft. aircraft recognition, world war two -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Planning Meat Rations, 1940s
... World War Two... information on meat rationing during World War Two. Meat was rationed... on meat rationing during World War Two. Meat was rationed because ...This booklet was issued to householders in Australia giving information on meat rationing during World War Two. Meat was rationed because much of the meat processed in Australia was sent overseas to Britain and to soldiers in war areas. The booklet includes hints on how to make the most of the meat ration. Meat and other key foods such as tea, sugar and butter were rationed during World War Two. Each person in Australia was allowed two meat coupons a week and, depending on the type of meat, this equated to one pound to two pounds of meat per coupon. Products such as sausages, brains, tripe, poultry, rabbits, bacon and ham were not rationed (but few people could afford poultry). This booklet is of interest because it is a memento of the times in World War Two when several food items were rationedThis is a small booklet of 10 pages. The front cover has a beige background with an orange border, red and black printing, a Commonwealth Government crest and a sketch of a casserole dish. The back cover has red and black printing on a beige background. The cover is slightly faded. The pages have red and black sketches and black print. The contents include recipes, meal plans and hints for cooking and storing meat. The booklet has been bound with metal staples. world war two, food rationing in world war two, history of warrnambool -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell and Co, The second world war volume two: Their finest hour, 1950
... The second world war volume two: Their finest hour... leadership Volume two of a six volume history of the second world war ...Volume two of a six volume history of the second world warIndex, p.556.non-fictionVolume two of a six volume history of the second world warworld war 1939-1945 - history, winston churchill 1874-1965 - military leadership -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell and Co, The second world war volume two: Their finest hour, 1950
... The second world war volume two: Their finest hour... leadership Volume two of a six volume history of the second world war ...Volume two of a six volume history of the second world warIndex, p.556.non-fictionVolume two of a six volume history of the second world warworld war 1939-1945 - history, winston churchill 1874-1965 - military leadership -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Stained Glass Windows in St John's Anglican Church, Colac, 2015, 23/08/2015
... World War Two... who served during World War Two.... to parishioners who served during World War Two. St John's Anglican Church ...The stained glass windows are a memorial to parishioners who served during World War Two.Colour photographs of two stained glass windows by Alan Sumner in St John's Anglican Church, Colac.st john's anglican church colac, colac, stained glass, alan sumner, world war two -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - Norie's Air Tables, Norie's Air Tables with explanation
... World War Two...produced during World War Two for use by the Air Force... Moorabbin melbourne produced during World War Two for use by the Air ...produced during World War Two for use by the Air Force. To train pilots in navigation navigation, training, world war two, pilot training, air force -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Belt
... world war two.... It is presumably a World War Two era article of Army uniform..... It is presumably a World War Two era article of Army uniform. This Army ...This belt was manufactured for military service. It is presumably a World War Two era article of Army uniform.This Army belt was presumably made and used during the World War Two era and therefore has historic value. Brown leather belt with a brass buckle. The belt has twelve holes in two rows at one end for fastening into the buckle. The very tip narrows to a point. There is light brown stitching along the edges of the belt. There are two brass studs which hold the leather in a loop of the other end. There is an additional piece of leather fixed to this looped edge for holding the other end in place. The buckle is made of a silver coloured brass and has two rods which pass through two of the twelve holes for fastening. The buckle also exhibits blue/green copper corrosion in several areas. belt, war, uniform, army, royal australian army, world war two, ww2, wwii, second world war -
Polish Museum & Archives in Australia
Polish CHRISTMAS pageant in Sydney
... post World War Two... their fledgeling stage immediately after world War two... world War two photograph of the Kondratowicz family ...demonstration of Polish community activityIn Sydney during their fledgeling stage immediately after world War twophotograph of the Kondratowicz family in the Sydney area. One of the very few available photographs of the beginnings of the Polish community in Sydney. Photographic document showing interaction with local clergy.photographsydney, polonia, post world war two, christmas pageant -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
... World War Two... to British soldiers in World War Two (WWII)... to British soldiers in World War Two (WWII) World War Two WWII ...Used with British No.4 MK1 Infantry rifle. Issued to British soldiers in World War Two (WWII)British No.4 MK 2 bayonet with scabbard. The No. 4 Mk. II was a simplified version of the No. 4 Mk. I which had a distinctive cruciform blade. The Mk 2 bayonet did not require the milling cuts required to create the cruciform blade flutes. Blade length 203mm. The plain spike gave rise to the nickname 'pig-sticker'.world war two, wwii, bayonet, british -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph
... World War Two Chaplain... of Melbourne and was a chaplain to the forces in World War Two.... in World War Two. Rev G S Taylor Presbyterian Minister World War ...Rev. G. S. Taylor (1901 - 1959) attended university of Melbourne and was a chaplain to the forces in World War Two.Semigloss, black and white, 3/4 studio portrait of Rev. George Stewart Taylor whose is looking directly at the camera with his body is facing to the right of the camera. He is wearing his clerical collar and academic gown. The photograph is on board and has a grey card mount with a gold border and inscription."REV. G.S.TAYLOR - B.A.,B.D. MINISTER OF ST. ANDREWS 1942-1959"rev g s taylor presbyterian minister, world war two chaplain, st andrew's presbyterian church oakleigh -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - Return from Active Service badge- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, c. 1945
... world war two... in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two.... in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two. This badge ...This badge belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two.This badge displays historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop, his service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron and the Second World War. This badge also has a strong provenance with paperwork proving its authenticity.Small metal badge depicting wings, rising sun, crown and anchorAcross the bottom of the badge: RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICEworld war two, ww2, alsop, commando, australian commando, second world war -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Badge - WW2 AMF Beret badge - small rising sun, c. 1940 Parrt of donated collection of WW2 Medals - William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron
... world war two... in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two. ... in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two. This beret ...This badge belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two. This beret badge has historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop and World War Two. It displays strong provenance because we have a deed of gift.Brass badge in the shape of a World War 2 era small rising sunworld war two, ww2, second world war, australian commandos, 2/10 commando squadron -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - World War 11 Cartoons by Armstrong, Harold Armstrong, Argus cartoonist, War Without Tears - 100 of the War's Wittiest Whimsies, late 1940s
... World War Two...This book contains 100 World War Two cartoons by Armstrong... contains 100 World War Two cartoons by Armstrong. They were ...World War 11 War Cartoons by ArmstrongThis is a book of war cartoons. The cover has two cartoons in colour and black and white and red and black printing. The spine is slightly torn.The pages contain comic sketches in colour, black and white and brown and white and sepia tones. Some pages at the front are of a shorter width than the other pages. The pages are stapled.fictionWorld War 11 War Cartoons by Armstrongworld war two, world war two cartoonist armstrong -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Fear 9 Div Cav
... World War Two... in North Africa, Syria and South West Pacific during World War Two.... in North Africa, Syria and South West Pacific during World War Two ...The 9th Division Cavalry Regiment served with distinction in North Africa, Syria and South West Pacific during World War Two.Framed display of photograph and medals of Trooper George Fear 9th Division Cavalry.VX56755 Tpr George Reginal Fear (Baldy) 9th Div Cav Regtworld war two, wwii, fear, 9 div cav -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Pratt & Whitney engines operation and installation handbook and manual, Pratt & Whitney Installation Handbook
... World War Two...A manual from World War Two that covers engines produced... Moorabbin melbourne A manual from World War Two that covers engines ...A manual from World War Two that covers engines produced by Pratt & Whitney. Manual has come from the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporationworld war two, pratt and whitney, pratt and whitney engines, manual, cac, 1943, commonwealth aircraft corporation -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Trickey family group
... World War two... Instructional Corps; then during World War Two he served with 2/8th... Instructional Corps; then during World War Two he served with 2/8th ...Frederick V Trickey had extensive service with the Victorian Colonial military prior to 18 months service in South Africa. His World War One service included Gallipoli and Western Front with 8th Infantry Battalion AIF. He served in World War Two but did not proceed overseas. Major Frederick C Truckey had pre-war service with 8th Light Horse and Australian Army Instructional Corps; then during World War Two he served with 2/8th Armoured Regiment AIF. Following the war, he joined the Australian Regular Army and served in Korea. Graham M Trickey served with the Royal Australian Air Force in World War Two serving in the South Pacific area.Framed display board with perspex cover sheet containing medals of Frederick Victor Trickey and his two sons Frederick C Trickey and Graham M Trickey. F V Trickey set: Queens South Africian Medal with clasps South Africa 1902 and Transvaal; 14-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal; British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45; also Gallipoli medallion. F C Trickey set: 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Korea Medal and Coronation Medal. G M Trickey set: 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45.boer war, world war one, world war two, wwi, wwii, trickey -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Gervasoni Family, c1941
... world war two... during World War two. He is the one in uniform, with furrowed... at the Daylesford Museum. gus gervasoni aif world war two chocco chocolate ...Old Tick was the neighbour of Gus, Bess and Jack Gervasoni in Stanley St, Daylesford. As a toddler Jack Gervasoni would sit on his knee for hours watching his pocket watch - leading to the name 'Tick', and later 'Old Tick'. Annie Wheldon was Tick's daughter and gave many items currently on display at the Daylesford Museum.Black and white photograp of the photograph on the occassion of Gus Gervasoni being shipped out for compulsory service during World War two. He is the one in uniform, with furrowed brow. Left to right: Gus Gervasoni, his father George Gervasoni, ? , (Possibly Old Tick [Wheldon]. Front row left to right: Kevin or Roger Lock, Jack Gervasoni (son of Gus), Ken Lock. gus gervasoni, aif, world war two, chocco, chocolate soldier, conscript, george gervasoni, john hogan gervasoni, ken lock -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Silk Handkerchiefs, 1940s
... World War Two... to Australia after World War Two by James Godfrey. Flight Lieutenant... after World War Two by James Godfrey. Flight Lieutenant James ...These three souvenir handkerchiefs were brought back to Australia after World War Two by James Godfrey. Flight Lieutenant James John Godfrey enlisted in World War Two in the Australian Air Force from Bessiebelle in western Victoria. He was attached to the British 8th Army under General Montgomery in North Africa and then took part in the landing in Sicily and the subsequent campaign through Italy. Before returning to Australia he travelled to Israel and Austria. These handkerchiefs are retained, firstly as examples of souvenirs brought back to Australia from returning military personnel after World War Two and secondly as souvenirs belonging to James Godfrey who had connections with the Warrnambool district. .1 This is a small pink silk handkerchief with a fluted edge and with some embroidery in one corner with flowers and wording in green, yellow and orange. .2 This is a small aqua-coloured silk handkerchief with a stitched edge and some stitched wording in one corner. Much of the edge stitching has been lost. .3 This is a white silk handkerchief with a stitched edge and a stencilled image in one corner. .1 Till we meet again .2 Bethlehem .3 Souvenir of Egypt world war two, history of warrnambool, james john godfrey