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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Tunic
... WW! ...Reproduction Tunic Army Khaki in colour.with "Australia" shoulder titles and Rising sun lapel badges.uniform, ww!, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, 1914 - 1919
Photograph of wounded soldiers in the field First WW.Photograph - Gold coloured frame, green cardboard border around photo. depicting wounded soldiers on battlefield in WW1.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, photograph, wounded soldiers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Domestic object - BROOCHES WW2, 1939 - 1945
Items are classed as WW 2 trench art..1) Perspex brooch, half round in shape, green colour. Inlaid is a rising sun lapel badge with is gold coloured. the writing on the badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" has been coated in red. 2 pins have been attached. .2) Perspex brooch, oval shape, clear from the rear a crown and wings has been pressed into to giving a clear shape from the front. trench art, brooches -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Box - Archival, RSL
Collection of RSL first and second WW memorbilliaArchival Box - white/beige covered cardboard boxww1, ww2, societies, service, clubs -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Trenchart letter opener, Circa 1920s
The first Battle of Ypres (French: Premiere Bataille de Flandres . German: Erste Flandernsschlacht,19th October - 22 November 1914) was Battle of the First World War fought on the Western Front around Ypres in West Flanders Belgium.WW 1 Brass Trench Art Souvenir Letter Opener. Configured from a bullet on which is mounted a German Crown Button.and a piece of sheet brass from a shell casing.Inscribed on blade of letter opener is Souvenirs Ypres. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS - Scenic postcards from Wales, J.Jones et al
WW!, Tourist cards sent home by Joe Stuart.1. Sepia coloured photo of small house in Great Britain, located at Conway Quay, North Wales. The house is 6 feet wide. 2. Colourised picture of smallest house in Great Britain, Conway Quay. There is Lady in National dress, seated at the door doing knitting. 3. Colourised photo of kitchen of above. 4. Colourised photo of bedroom of above. The house size frontage 72 inches. Back to front 100 inches, Height 122 inches.1. On the rear Is addressed to "Dear Susie - Best love Joe". 2. 3. & 4. Nil on rear.wales, small housing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, VARIOUS, 1) 1940 -45 .2) Post WW 11 .3) 1939 -45
.1) One star denotes one son serving overseas. .2) 2/8 th Batt AIF association badge .3) Made from a one shilling piece, the centre colour patch inlaid made from tooth brush handles..1) Female relative badge WW 11 Circular Floral design, crown at top, map of Australia centre, suspended by 2 links a bar with one star attached. .2) Badge, round metal centre has white over red colour patch, gold writing around, small clip on section has letters "L M" denoting "LIFE MEMBER" .3) Badge, round metal centre has a white over red colour patch with light blue surround 2/8 th Bn A.I.F..1)" To the women of Australia" on rear "issued by C/Wlth govt A8193" .2) "2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion"passchendaele barracks trust, badges, 2/8th, female relative -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Souvenir cut from crashed aircraft stay
Souvenir is from an aircraft flown by 2LT Lewis Charles Burford Sheppard RFC, killed when his aircraft crashed on landing on the Bapaume Rd, Fremicourt in the Somme Area. A portion of a wing stay was cut from the aircraft and fashioned into a war trophy with the manufacturers logo and a hand written inscription detailing the crash on the reverse. The aircraft was probably an SE5Brown sealed timber cross section of a WW 1 aircraft stay Aircraft manufacturer logo in red and gold of London Aircraft Co Ld. Reverse has hand written inscription.Manufacturers logo of London Aircraft Co Ld. Reverse side has hand written inscription. Logo is Red "A" with red wings enclosed in a red circle with "Aircraft Co London on scroll under logo. Inscription on reverse reads "Captain Shepherd killed near Fremicourt April 21 1917 Piece of his planes stay Collided with tree on Bapuame Rd while landing archibald smith, arch smith, 17alh, 17th lhr, sevententh light horse regiment. somme, fremicourt, souvenir, aircraft -
Australian Jazz Museum
Correspondence, 10/10/1944 (estimated); Late October 1944
Letter proposing establishment of an Australian Jazz Convention after WW II.Led to the development of the longest running Jazz Convention in the world from 1946 to the present day.Letter from Ade Monsbourgh to C. Ian Turner proposing the establishment of an Australian Jazz Conventionade monsbourgh, c ian turner, australian jazz convention -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Clothes Protector, 1920s
Used by donor's father, Richard Paul Kelly during WW 1.Metal slide with two wide flat prongs. Slide went behind buttons on a inform and protected cloth while brass buttons were polished.military history, army -
Rye RSL Sub Branch
Sword OfficerPattern, Infantry 1897
General issue Infantry Officers Sword 1897 Pattern, George V cypher on basket, manufactured by WW Greener, Birmingham, once used on the battlefield by officers, during conflicts up to and inclusive of WW1. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, A J Bearling and Son Sharfesbury and Fuvant, 1917
Also a second black and white postcard of Mick and his pal wearing great coat slouch hats boots and gaitors 05454.1Sepia toned postcard of WW 1 AIF soldiers Mick and his pal S Searle wearing uniforms and slouch hats to sister Mary sent from Hurdcott Camp Salisbury EnglandMessage on reverse from brothermilitary, uniforms aif, correspondence -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, circa 2005
The Australian Government provided the medallion to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW 2.The medallions were distributed to all surviving veterans, widows and widowers.Gold coloured round medallion.On the front - World War 11 60 years 1945-2005, map of Australia. On the Back - World War 11 Service to Australia, the Australian Coat of Arms.ww2, veterans, 60th anniversary medallion -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Milo family house in Stawell Street, 1914-18
Print copy of an original photograph of members of the Milo family on the veranda or at the gate of their house in Stawell Street, Kew."ARTHUR TERRY LHS / WYNNE & AMY MILO ON VERANDAH / DURING 1ST WW / HOUSE HIGH SIDE 2ND FROM FENWICK ST., KEW"families -- stawell street -- kew (vic.), milo family -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Munition, 18 PDR
Artillery cartridge case from an 18 pounder field gun. This used brass case was manufactured in 1917. The 18 PDR was the main field artillery armament of the British and Commonwealth forces during WW 1. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - ENNIS BUCKRABANYULE COLLECTION: RATION TICKETS
Four identical WW 11period orange coloured Victoria One Gallon Motor Spirit Ration Tickets. Reverse handwritten Licence No 8 [C] 9395 vehicle No 30-269 James L Ennisperson, individual, ennis -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, C. WW2
WW 11 Trench Art vases possibly made from 40 mm shell casings..1) Tall Vase made from shell casing. .2) Tall vase made from shell casing.military armaments, souvenirs, trench art -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals VX 73026 Pte F A Sowerby, Mid 20th Century
These Medals were awarded to Pte F A Sowerby who served in the AIF during WW 2The Medals are the originals of Pte SowerbyFour Medals, 2 Stars Brass Colour, 2 Medals Silver Colour with identifying ribbons Swing MountedOn the back of the Stars and on the circumference of the Medals VX 73026 F A Sowerbyaif, ww2, awards, sowerby -
Horsham RSL Sub Branch
Post Cards, Embroidered Post Cards
Sent home to Australia by Pte Paul Johinke from France 1916- 1917 WW 1Set of four Cards 1916-1917. 1. Gumleaf -Kangaroo center Circle 2. French & British Flags leaves center 3. Center red flower buds To my dear daughter in blue 4. Purple & yellow flowers To my dear wife a Merry Christmas in blue -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Carry pouch, 1943
Belt or shoulder strap fixed cotton webbing pouch used by Military during WW 2Manufactured and distributed by GMHCotton webbing pouch, fold over lid with brass stud fastening. Rear has belt fixing links, brass and buckle for shoulder strap fasteningGMH 1943 DoDmilitary, pouch -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, FRAMED
Francis Robert Burchnall No 1666 enlisted in the AIF in 2nd reinforcements 58th Batt on 23.8.15 age 24 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 4.4.16, embark for France 17.6.16, transfer to 2nd Anzac Postal Corps France. He then is posted through several Field P.O’s, discharged from the AIF 29.9.19. He re enlists as V91735 in the CMF on 29.11.40 giving his age at 47 years 1 month. He then enlists in the 2nd AIF as VX64477 on 8.10.41 giving his age at 39 years 11 months. Posted to A.A.O.C 3.12.1941, promoted A/Cpl 12.12.1941 then posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops, embark 10.1.42 disembarking Singapore 26.1.42, reported missing 16.2.42. Later reported POW on Borneo 13.4.1943, then DOD Dysentry 19.5.1943. Refer also Cat No 1116P re his son also POW on Borneo. A.A.O.C (Aust Army Ordnance Corp) DOD ( Died of Disease) Two photo's, 1 Sepia, 1 B & W. Set in a frame with typed details on the soldier. 1 photo is take of F.R Burchnall in WWI and the other in WW II. Frame is black plastic with a gold edgephotography - photographs, military history, pow, borneo, sandakan -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Haywire - The Wartime Camps at Hay, 2006
A collection of first hand reports, artworks, newspaper articles, photos and other documents from files of Hay Historical Society.White card cover, WW Camp scene on cover. "Hay Historical Society". Back cover has a picture of a member of the Garrison Battalion at Hay, Hay Railway Station and remarks written by internees. 2 copies.With Best Wishes to Tatura Historical Society. A donation from Hay Historical Society. April 13th, 2006. Elizabeth Gibsonhaywire, hay historical society, tatura, ww2, hay internment camps -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard
Also a colour photograph of Honour Board at Lake Entrance State School bearing TJ Tommy Moores's name 04894.1Black and white postcard of grave of WW 1 soldier Tommy Moore 1579 22nd Btn 2nd AFA who died 5 November 1916 in Bernafay Wood British Cemetery Montauban Picardie Franceworld war 1914-1918 aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - A HUMOROUS CARD AND A SCENIC CARD, James Henderson & Sons Ltd London et al, c1910-1918
... WW! ...See Cat 4799 for data4803.1 - Humorous card - shows a soldier boy in a hot bath tub with a modest young girl passing some more soap on a plate. printed in colour. The title at the bottom is - "When I do come home!" "Sure thing" is hand written above the printed line. 4803.2 - Scenic Card - A coloured print showing a lane, cattle drinking and mountains in the background. Printed on the bottom is "Snowdon from Capel Curig."4803.1 - Rear has a message Mary Ling dated 25 Nov. He talks about Salisbury, Christmas leave. 4803.2 - Rear has a brief message to "Dear Susie.... (About Mail) Jo" Dated 21 Jan 1918ww!, sisters, wales, salisbury -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - GALLIPOLI BOOK, Scholastic Australia Pty Ltd, Gallipoli. My Australian Story, This edition 2017
... WW! ...Juvenile fiction, diary of a 14 year old soldier to land at ANZAC Cove 25th April 1915. The book is dedicated to the Fighting 10th/1st AIF, 3rd brigade and Clifford Claudias Schroder 1st Div Signal Company.Book, soft cover cardboard, dark green and black print on front, spine and back covers, front cover illustrated B & W photograph of “Troops landing at Gallipoli Cove Gallipoli 1915”, back cover has small black silhouette of a slouch hat.books military, history, juvenile fiction, ww! -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents, Early 20th Century
... ww! ...These forms relate to the Service History of 1740 Pte K J McKenzie who enlisted 08 April 1915 and served with 6 Aust Machine Gun Coy on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Pte McKenzie was KIA in France 02 July 1916This is the Service History of 1740 Pte K J McKenzieSix (6) Pages of photographed documents Certified True Copies, relating to 1740 Pte K J McKenzieVarious AMF Documents, 1740 Pte K J McKenzieaif, ww!, mckenzie, gallipoli -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Wooden kitchen chair, 1940’s
Maybe made during WW 2 when building materials were scarce particularly in country townsLight wooden chair made from wooden packing boxes. Stabilised with bars on the back of the chair and between the four legsUnderneath the seat can be seen impressions that were stamped on the box . The words “Starch” and “boxes” can be read -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CLOTHING RATION CARD 1944, Commonwealth of Australia, C. 1944
Part of the Rationing system in place during the 2nd WW and post war Australia, this one is June 1944 issue.Clothing ration card, light fawn colour, folding 3 ways No V.A470186, front has details of the person holding the card, rear has directions for use, all print in black type, half has ration coupons tear off, this card only has No’s B- 105 - 111 left, hand written details in black pen.On the front in black pen,”Kathleen Mary Guiney, 126 Sternberg St Bendigo”, then under, “V4, F, 23167”clothing ration, cards, australia 1944 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Saved by Angels, 2002
Soft cover - shades of red with front panel depicting a soldier and bombers, and rear panel depicts jungle trail. 80 pages plus appendix. A narrative story base on WW 2. Illustrated with black and white photos.books-military-history, books -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Gun Sight
WW II British Gun Sight 'Telescopic Bearing' Brass barrel with tops lens for sighting (missing lens cap on barrel) Originally on a circular metal base plate, most of which has been cut off(T)EL BEARING No 10 MK I (imprinted on underside of base plate; other inscriptions on base plate of original article missing from this item) ("T" missing as a result of base plate cutaway)