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City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial by Peter Blizzard, 2004
... world war 1... as prisoners by the enemy during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2..., World War 1, World War 2 and the Korean War. The listing... by the enemy during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 ...This memorial designed by Peter Blizzard is dedicated to more than 36,000 Australian men and women were held captive as prisoners by the enemy during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 and the Korean War. This memorial honours and names them, the names are etched into the black granite wall adjacent to the pathway. Water springs from beneath the 'Lest We Forget' stone then flows down the wall into the narrow watercourse in front of the first group of names and into the reflective pool, then continues past the second group of names. Finally it disappears under the pathway, returning to its source under the 'Lest We Forget' stone to start the journey again. Water symbolizes the essential nature of man, sacrifice, suffering, spirituality, healing, cleansing, birth and re-birth. The memorial is created from natural materials and is designed to be in harmony with the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, and to create a sense of timeless, dignity and respect. The long pathway of the monument is designed to create a visual perspective of the large distances that Australians travelled to the various conflicts. The paving is shaped like railway sleepers in recognition of the role that railways and railway journeys were relevant to many prisoners of war. The Memorial was declared the first military memorial of national significance located outside Canberra in 2008. Dedication services are held at the memorial on the Sunday closest to 6th of February, ANZAC day and on Remembrance Day. The memorial is of historical and aesthetic importance to the people of BallaratMonument made from carved bluestone, water feature and flagsInscribed with the names of 36,000 Australian men and women were held captive as prisoners by the enemy during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 and the Korean War. The listing is by surname and initials and shown by war.prisoners of war, boer war, world war 1, world war 2, korean war, lest we forget, peter blizzard -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book Royal Navy, Cruisers of WW2, 1995
... Cruisers of World War Two An international Encyclopedia.... of World War Two An international Encyclopedia. Brockhampton Press ...Cardboard cover, printed text and photos. 288 pages. Author M.J.WhitleyCruisers of World War Two An international Encyclopedia. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990
... Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990...Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990... of the Second World War - printed 1990 Chronicle of the Second World War ...Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, 1937 Australian Catechism, c1937
... Digital images of a World War Two Catechism.... Digital images of a World War Two Catechism. mannix catholic ...Digital images of a World War Two Catechism.mannix, catholic, catechism -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, The Herald: Allies Launch Invasion Nea Lae, 1945, 03/09/1945
... World War Two...Broadsheet newspaper from World War Two. ...World War Two Douglas MacArthur Lae New Guinea Italy map ...Broadsheet newspaper from World War Two. world war two, douglas macarthur, lae, new guinea, italy, map, soviet front, luftwaffe, war loan, women volunteers, vegetables -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate of Discharge, 4/10/1945 12:00:00 AM
... World War 1939 - 1945... Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo.... With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139... 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 ...Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town.Served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town, served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3.Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town.Served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3town, jack eric, australian imperial forces, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - World War 2 buses - two types - bus 262 and 493, Keith Kings, 24-7-1974
... World War 2 buses - two types - bus 262 and 493...World War 2... for use during the second world war. Bus 262 was used... the Second World War in Melbourne. 1 - Bus 262, Reo 20BS chassis... for use during the second world war. Bus 262 was used to transport ...Photos show the type of low cost bodies built in Melbourne for use during the second world war. Bus 262 was used to transport Munitions workers while bus 493 was used in general service.Set of two photographs of two types of buses used during the Second World War in Melbourne. 1 - Bus 262, Reo 20BS chassis - Munitions type - G(y)(2) 2 - Bus 493, Ford Chassis - Austerity type - L(j)(2)Detailed description on rear including KSK photo numbers. 2 - has been marked up for use in a publication.tramways, world war 2, buses, munitions type, austerity type, ford chassis, reo chassis -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photos, Batch
... Black and white photos of WW2. Middle East dessert. World... dessert. World war two, ...Black and white photos of WW2. Middle East dessert. World war two, -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... World War 1914-1918...Photographs of the ARP in Caulfield during World War 1... Photographs of the ARP in Caulfield during World War 1 and World War 2 ...Photographs of the ARP in Caulfield during World War 1 and World War 2caulfield, air raid precaution, world war 1914-1918, world war 1939-1945 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, WW2 Currency
... World War 2 Japanese currency in Occupied Territories... with plastic sleeves containing various countries currency. World War 2 ...WW2 currency from various countries. Japanese form and walletBlack ring folder with plastic sleeves containing various countries currency.World War 2 Japanese currency in Occupied Territoriesjapanese currency, japanese wallet, ww2 currency -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Training Manual, Fitters 11.A Carpenter Riggers Flight Riggers Course Notes
... World War 2. Training manual issued to Corporal Manton service... to trainees during World War 2. Training manual issued by the RAAF ...Training manual issued by the RAAF to trainees during World War 2. Training manual issued by the RAAF to trainees during World War 2. Training manual issued to Corporal Manton service number 33247. Cpl Manton served in the RAAF during World War 2. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Names of World War 2 Serviceman on the Memorial Gate
... Names of World War 2 Serviceman on the Memorial Gate...Names of World War 2 Serviceman on the Memorial Gate... of World War 2 Serviceman on the Memorial Gate Names of World War 2 ...Names of World War 2 Serviceman on the Memorial Gate -
Melton City Libraries
Memorabilia, Sewing needle and thread, c.1943
... Probably used during World War 2 effort... Memorabilia Sewing needle and thread Probably used during World War 2 ..."Members of the Melton Country Women’s Association branch, which had been established in 1938 just before the war, made camouflage nets and food packages, held fundraising events and sewed quilts to send to British children. All soldiers’ wives were made honorary members of the branch".Probably used during World War 2 effortwar, local special interest groups -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Craft - Framed Embroided Centrepiece, WW2 Embroidered Silk Centrepiece Souvenir, Estimated date 1941
... second world war...World War Two souvenir....This framed World War Two souvenir is an embroidered silk...World War Two souvenir. embroidery middle east australia ...World War Two souvenir.This framed World War Two souvenir is an embroidered silk centrepiece. On a pink background, fringed in yellow, appear two red hearts in the top left and right corners. Inside the hearts, in yellow, are the words - 'To My' - 'Sister'. Underneath, the words 'Souvenir of Palestine' are embroidered in a yellow arc, a rising sun in orange, a red, green and blue crown, and - 'Australian' - 'Commonwealth' - 'Military Forces' - in yellow and blue. At the botton there are two trees either side of two domed buildings, all in red, green and blue. 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'. '1941'. 'To my Sister'. 'Souvenir of Palestine'.embroidery, middle east, australia, military, commonwealth, 1941, souvenir, second world war, palestine -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, A Passing Cheer for the Aussies of the Second World War, 1942
... A Passing Cheer for the Aussies of the Second World War...A Passing Cheer for the Aussies of the Second World War... Cheer for the Aussies of the Second World War A Passing Cheer ...War song lyrics that were written at various times, during 1941 and printed as separate leaflets which were given by the writer, as a token of welcome, to visiting Australian on Active ServiceA Passing Cheer for the Aussies of the Second World War paper booklet of war tune lyrics -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Spectrum Publications, The Funding of Wisdom: Revelations of a Library's Quarter Century, 1982
... world war- 1939-1945... with experience after the second world war in an environment of tertiary... the second world war in an environment of tertiary education... with experience after the second world war in an environment of tertiary ...The author lived locally. 361p; This book deals principally with experience after the second world war in an environment of tertiary education. It testifies to the unprecedented pressures imposed on such resources by the "information explosion" which accompanied the phenomenal developments in education, science and industry. Title page: signed by the author: Axel Lodewycks Front Endpaper: Book given to me by /Axel as I spoke to him / about his life & home in / Mont Albert and the the Bull / family and Medlow. / 1985 & 1990 / J F Hall361p; This book deals principally with experience after the second world war in an environment of tertiary education. It testifies to the unprecedented pressures imposed on such resources by the "information explosion" which accompanied the phenomenal developments in education, science and industry.Title Page: signed by the author, Axel Lodewyeks. Front end paper: Book given to me by / Axel as I spoke to him / about his life & home in / Mont Albert and the Bull / family and Medlow. / 1985 & 1990 / J F Hall(mr) karel axel lodewycks, university of melbourne - library - history, college librarians - victoria - melbourne, baillieu library, world war- 1939-1945, (mrs) jocelyn f hall -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Display Binder, 2/4 Armoured Regiment Group, abt 2014
... in World War 2. By 1945 the United States publicity machine under... for documents and photos, in slip case. Presents history of Australian 2... in World War 2 Provides an excellent account of the service ...Provides an excellent account of the service of Australian 2/4 Armoured Regiment Group in New Guinea and Bougainville in World War 2. By 1945 the United States publicity machine under General McArthur focussed on US campaigns to the North treating this action as a back water The unit's battle honours comprise South West Pacific 1945, Liberation of Australian New Guinea, Hawain River, Wewak, Wirui Mission, Slater's Knoll, Hongorai River, Egan's Ridge-Hongorai Ford, Hari River and Mivo River2/4 Armoured Regiment is an antecedent unit of our modern Regiment ., Museum quality 3 ring, A3 size binder with clear inserts for documents and photos, in slip case. Presents history of Australian 2/4 Armoured Group in South West Pacific in World War 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Sword, World War Two Japanese NCO/Officer Sword and Scabbard, 1932 to 1944
... World War Two Japanese NCO/Officer Sword and Scabbard...World War Two Japanese NCO/Officer sword and scabbard...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Sword World War Two ...Japanese Shi-gunto Army Officers sword and scabbard. The guard is rectangular in shape with cherry blossom motifs. The hilt is encased in Shark skin (?) Scabbard is made of painted steel. Brass fittings on the wooden scabbard encased in an enamel painted metal sheathWorld War Two Japanese NCO/Officer sword and scabbardCherry Blossom inscription on guardjapanese sword officer scabbard shi-gunto samuri cherry blossom -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, 2194 Days of the War - An Illustrated Chronology of the Second World War
... Second World War... of the Second World War... of the War - An Illustrated Chronology of the Second World War 2194 ...2194 Days of the War - An Illustrated Chronology of the Second World War -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Calendar 1991, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 50th Anniversaries, 1991
... in World War 2... in World War 2 Australian War Memorial Department of Veterans ...Commemorative calendar depicting Australian service in World War 2 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Growing up during WWII, Ron Stranks, 28 Jun 2010
... Ron Stranks - Growing up During World War 2... Stranks Audio Ron Stranks - Growing up During World War 2 Duration ...Ron Stranks - Growing up During World War 2Duration 01:01:08families, built environment, ron stranks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - WWII, Anne Millar, 27 Feb 2012
... War - World War II...Anne Millar discussing rationing during World War 2... Millar discussing rationing during World War 2 Duration 01:39:17 ...Anne Millar discussing rationing during World War 2Duration 01:39:17war - world war ii, families, built environment, anne millar -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Weapon - Bayonet, Bayonet, Italian, World War 2, 23 cm blade, about 1941
... Bayonet, Italian, World War 2, 23 cm blade....Bayonet, Italian, World War 2, 23 cm blade... 2, 23 cm blade Bayonet, Italian, World War 2, 23 cm blade ...Bayonet, Italian, World War 2, 23 cm bladeKR8276, BRESCIAbayonet, italian -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun My War Part 52 Dated 3/5/1945, Delay won't be long - Doenitz Heads Broken Reich : Is Hitler Dead?
... Local Newspaper with articles about World War 2 ending...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara The Sun My War Part ...Newspaper The Sun dated 3/5/1945Newspaper My War Part 52 The Sun dated 3/5/1945Local Newspaper with articles about World War 2 ending -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed map, Catalina Flying Boats
... Catalina Flying Boats Operations Review World War Two.... Review World War Two. ...Map of Australia showing .... Catalina Flying Boats Operations Review World War Two. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Webbing, Belt, No maker discernible, Unknown
... 360053, (possibly a post World War 2 service number) is written..." and the number 360053, possibly a post World War 2 service number.... "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, (possibly a post World War 2 ...Used with dress uniform for ceremonious purposes.An example of the standard issue webbing belt used by Australian service personnel. The name "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, (possibly a post World War 2 service number) is written in black ink on the inside surface of the belt. The belt has been "blackened" for ceremonial use and has brass fittings, the 2 angled buckles normally located on the rear of the belt have been removed. The 1937 pattern equipment (also known as '37 webbing') was an item of military load-carrying equipment. Pattern 37 replaced the 1908 Pattern and 1925 Pattern—on which it was based—and was standard issue for British and Commonwealth troops from its introduction in 1937, throughout World War II, and in the post-war period until it was superseded by 58 pattern webbing. The design was confirmed on 8 June 1938 and wide-scale issue began in 1939. Towards the end of World War II, some 37 Webbing was produced in jungle green for troops fighting in the Pacific Theatre, although purpose-made 44 Pattern Webbing was then introduced for the humid jungle conditions, being lighter in weight, quicker drying, and rot-proofed.[ Although 44 Pattern continued in use with the British Army for jungle warfare in its various post-World War II colonial conflicts, it did not replace 37 Pattern in general service, which was in use up until the introduction of 58 Pattern. However, 37 Pattern was used for ceremonial purposes and still issued to Cadets in the 1990s. 1937 Pattern Webbing was made from cotton webbing, which was waterproofed and dyed before being woven. The fittings were made of stamped brass and it was produced by various manufacturers.Written in black ink on the inside "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, possibly a post World War 2 service number.webbing belt, dress webbing -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Map - Maps, Soldiers Settlement WW2, Circa 1950
... and second world wars in an effort to more closely settle the land... to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details... and second world wars in an effort to more closely settle the land ...The soldiers' settlement scheme operated after the first and second world wars in an effort to more closely settle the land and also give opportunities to returned soldiers. Crown land and other larger estates were acquired for the purpose. Most of these maps relate to the area north of Warrnambool where many of the subdivisions were parts of larger estates.These maps pertaining to the Soldiers' Settlement program, relate to an interesting part of Australian and local history. As such they have historic and social interest and significance.A collection of 25 paper maps which relate to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details of the people allocated the land and some smaller maps have the printed details of the applicants requirements.Text is black on white paper which in some cases is quite aged. The maps are as follows: .1 Narrapumelap Estate ( Ripon & Hampden) .2 Narrapumelap Estate Part 2 (Villers & Ripon) .3 Narrapumelap Estate Part 3 ( Villiers & Ripon) .4 Burrumbeet Estate ( Ripon) .5 ' Berrambool' Estate 9 Hampden & Villiers) .6 ' Hopkins Hill' Estate Villiers 4011 acres .7 Caramut North No 2 Estate ( Villiers ) .8 ' Morpor' Estate ( Villiers) 4172 acres .9 ' Morgiana' Estate ( Normandy) 3453 acres .10 ' Chatsworth House' ( Villiers) 9341 Acres .11 ' East Elwood' Estate Villiers 2407 acres .12 Grey's Estate ( Mornington) 1151acres .13 ' Rowes Estate' ( Buln Buln Gippsland 733 acres .14 'Tarrone' Estate No 2 Part map .15 'Chaldon Meade' Estate (Bourke) Bulla 517 acres .16 ' Terranallum South' Estate Hampden 3757 acres .17 ' Brung Brungle' Estate Dundas 695 .18 ' Armidale ' Estate ( Dundas)2108 acres .19 ' Moyne Falls' Estate ( Villiers) 627 acres .20' Yulong' Estate 9 Lowan 6321 acres .21 Murray Valley Irrigation District 9 Moira)113 acres .22 Murray Valley Irrigation District 103 acres .23 ' Mount Fyans' Estate ( Hampden) .24 ' Barwidgee ' Estate ( Villiers) 4277 acres .25 'Pine Hills' Estate 2nd portion ( Lowan) 6190 acres narrapumelap, berrambool, hopkins hill, caramut north, morpor, chatsworth house, east elwood, terrinallum, moyne falls, tarrone, caramut soldiers settlers, burrumbeet, morgiana, grey's estate mornington, chaldon meade, brung brungle -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Calendar 2012, Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs, The War Comes Home: 1942, 2012
... Commemorative calendar depicting World War 2... The War Comes Home: 1942 Commemorative calendar depicting World ...Commemorative calendar depicting World War 2 on the Australian home frontPO2186 -
Caulfield RSL Sub Branch
2nd AIF brass plaque, unknown
... Solid Brass plaque from mold, World War 2 era ... War 2 era Plaque comprised of 2 areas(not parts) . Upper ...Appears to be a 2nd AIF plaque which may have belonged to SGT Robert Henry Baxter.An item which refers to the 2nd Australian imperial force and WW2.Solid Brass plaque from mold, World War 2 era Plaque comprised of 2 areas(not parts) . Upper ,rising sun emblem marked "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES" with the number 2 under the crown. Lower, with lettering "A.I.F" on top of a tin helmet. Back of plaque has no markings, is uneven from molding process and has not been filed to a smooth finish. rising sun badge, 2nd aif -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Alwyn Till's Adversary, 1944
... world war 1939 - 1945...Notes pertaining to the death of Alwyn Till during World... pertaining to the death of Alwyn Till during World War 2. till alwyn ...Notes pertaining to the death of Alwyn Till during World War 2.till, alwyn, world war 1939 - 1945