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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, F.D. Atkinson Government Printer Melbourne, Ringwood Probus Club Inc. 25th Anniversary 1983 - 2008, 2008
Buff-coloured certificate printed in black with blue and gold coloured Probus logo.Congratulations to Ringwood Probus Club Inc. on celebrating your 25th Anniversary 1983 - 2008. Presented by the Probus Centre - South Pacific Inc. (signed by) Bob Bensley Chairman, Pat Atkinson General Manager. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Group Portrait of Brewing Students with Premier John Cain, 1990, 1990
The photo was taken in 1990 at the official opening of Pacific Maltings in Gregory Street West, Ballarat by Premier of Victoria the Hon. John Cain. Group portraits of 14 men on a footpath next to a brick building. Most of the group are brewing students at Ballarat University College. I. Kerr (Brewing Student) R. Vickers (Brewing Student) G. Vincent (Brewing Student) S. Page (Brewing Student) G. Hughes (Brewing Student) S.T. Williams (Brewing Student) T. Gaffney (Brewing Student) Neville Gower (Lecturer in Brewing ) G. Fox (Brewing Student) Premier John Cain I. Richardson (Lecturer in Brewing) L. Cormie (Brewing Student) P. Vawdrey (Brewing Student) J. Armstrong (Brewing Student)i kerr, r. vickers, g. vincent, s. page, g. hughes, s.t. williamst. gaffney, neville gower, g. fox, premier john cain, i. richardson, l. cormie, p. vawdrey, j. armstrong, pacific maltings, s.t. williams, t. gaffney -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History:, B-24 Liberator Memorial Australia Inc.,Return of the Australian POW's 1945
B-24 Liberator aircraft and their crews were important in the repatriation of thousands of former prisoners of war at the end of the war in the Pacific in 1945.In May 2015 the B-24 Liberator Restoration group organised an exhibition to commemorate the role of B-24 Liberators and their crews in the repatriation of former POWs in 1945 at the end of the Second World War. It was believed that no such exhibition had been organised previously and that the memories of surviving veterans might be lost if no effort were made to record them.This collection includes oral testimonies of 9 surviving veterans who were crew or support staff for Liberators involved in these important missions. It also includes a 7 page summary of the historical context, including statistics of POW numbers, information on Government decisions about repatriation arrangements for South East Asia and the South West Pacific areas, as well as an evaluation of the role of B-24 Liberators in repatriating the former POWs.Approx 25 pp printed on A4 paper in plastic sleeve.Black-and-white illustration of B-24 Liberator at top of front cover. B-24 Liberator Memorial Australia Inc. Return of the Australian POWs 1945.Tribute to the Liberator Crews who repatriated World War II POW.'They couldn't get home quick enough' -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Fear 9 Div Cav
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 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book Survival Hints, Survival Hints, WW2 Circa Director of Intelligence South West Pacific Area
Soft Cover Black and White 80 pages Book Text and illustrations. New Guinea Jungle content..Issued to Allied Air Forces.Also a leaflet for ration use Field Ration D. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS WW2, Post 1945
The medals belonged to David Thomas BRUCE VX42855, enlisted 13.6.1940 age 27 years and posted to the 2/23rd Battalian AIF. Embarked for the Middle East 8.4.1941, embarked for Australia 31.1.1943, transferred to 2/1st Australian Docks Operating Coy RAE. Discharged from the 2nd AIF on 1.3.1944.Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted re B.D. THOMAS. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star with clasp “8”. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. British War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service medal 1939-45.medals, military, history -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - RAAF medals, WW2
Sgt S.T. Wood was an RAAF Fitter/Armourer with overseas service. he served for 4 years and 3 months and was demobilised on 3 December 1945 This is the standard set of medals for a member of the Defence Forces in WWII with service in the islands to our north.Set of five service medals, with miniatures, in wooden cigar box, with leaflet on medal entitlements and Interim Discharge Certificate for 42333 Sgt S. Wood, RAAF. Consists of 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Stars are inscribed 42333 S.T.Wood on rear. The medals have the same inscription on the lower outside rim. Box has "S.T.Wood" and some other illegible characters scratched into wood on upper outside surface. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Replica Medals
Set of eight replica medals, seven swing mounted. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Tobruk Siege 1941 and Rats of Tobruk 1941. Originals issued to CPL James Charles Wetherall VX8808. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Souvenir - Paper carry bag from SS Himalya 1971, 22 Dec 1971
The souvenir paper carry bag from the SS Himalaya, was obtained by Mr Bates on his voyage from the UK to Australia in 1971. One side has a copy of a coloured drawing of the SS Himalaya and on the reverse the SS Iberia. Both ships belonged to the P & O (Pacific & Orient) shipping companytransport - shipping, mr bates, ss iberia, ss himalaya -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBON SETS ARMY, Post 1945
The ribbons belonged to Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM, VX4838 2/7th Bn. This set of ribbons are actually made from the original ribbons that came with his Service medals. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Service ribbons mounted on a green cardboard backing. Top row. 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Africa Star. Bottom row. 1. Pacific Star. 2. Defence Medal. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal.ribbons, service, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - INVITATION CARD
Special Invitation issued to various parties for a Presentation Parade on 7th Dec 1976 which is 35th Anniversary of start of Pacific Theatre of WW2.White card with gold coloured RACT emblem and Invitation writing in blue.Emblem of RACT on front with invite from 15th Tpt Coy Commanding Officer to attend Presentation Parade at Stawell Training Depot at 8 pm on Tues Dec 7, 1976.passchendaele barracks trust collection., invitation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Furniture - Chiffonier
Rescued by George Cox from an old house being demolished to make way for Pacific Way, Forest Hill. Restored by George CoxCedar chiffonier with zinc mesh sides. One drawer and two doors. Shelf supported by two pedestals. Four turned wood legs.furniture, domestic -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Flag, Japanese flag, WW2
Captured in the South West Pacific area from surrendered Japanese soldiers. Brought home by an Australian soldier and later donated to the Ringwood RSL.Silk with Rising Sun diameter 60cm.Japanese language markings. Also english "Major Watanabe....also Majolleictnant." -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - notecard - W3 667 Flinders St, Pixie Moon cards, c2020
Card shows W3 667 in Flinders St on its way to Flinders St station, for its part of the filming of The Pacific, Feb. 2008. Demonstrates the use of a historic photo on a note card by Pixie Moon Cards.Folded card, blank inside, printed on recycled paper - No. PMR622tramways, tramcars, flinders st station, tram 667, w3 class, flinders st, trams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SETS WW2, SERVICE RIBBON SETS, Post 1945
Gladys Elva Mole No VFX17199 enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service on 9.5.1940 age 26 years 5 months. Embarked for the Middle East on 13.9.1940 as part of 4th AGH. During the Middle East time Gladys served with 2/4th AGH in the Siege of Tobruk. Embarked for Ceylon 12.3.1942, 2/4th continued duties there until finally disembarking in Australia 3 MD 4.8.1942, detached for duty QLD 26.9.1943. Embarked for Morotai 21.5.1945, embark for Singapore from Labuan 7.9.1945, embark from Singapore 2.11.1945, disembark 3 MD 20.11.1945. Appointment terminated 27.2.1946 at 106 AGH Bonegilla. Gladys was classed S/Nurse on enlistment, Sister GP1 on 1.12.1941, Lieutenant 23.3.1943 and Captain 16.8.1943. She served in 6 different hospitals. Active Service outside Aust 875 days, Active service in Australia 1091 days, total 1960 days out of a total service of 2043 Days. .2) &.3) Ribbons make a full set as in .1) & .4) Refer 1899, 1900.2..1) Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re G.E.Mole. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Africa Star. 3. The Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 .2) Service Ribbons, set of (3) re G.E Mole 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. .3) Service Ribbons, set of (3) re G.E.Mole. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-45 3. Australian Service Medal. .4) Medals, court mounted, set of (6) miniatures re G.E.Mole. The set is as per .1). .1) "VFX17199"medals, ribbons, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1945
A highly enlarged, blurry photo, of the warship HMAS Cairns in high seas. The photo has an overall green tint. The dot structure of the enlargement can be seen.Bottom L in green ink: Cairns Bottom R: H.M.A.S. Cairns J183 Bathurst Class Corvette British East Indies Fleet British Pacific Fleet Battle Honours Sicily 1943 / Okinawa 1945photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - navy -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed photograph, medals and Certificate of service for Charlie Maxwell Pearce
Framed photograph, medals and CertificatePlaque below medals inscribed - 3765/VX51584 WARRANT OFFICER CHARLIE MAXWELL PEARCE/ Active Service in Australia and in the Pacific Islands in World War 2 and in Korea. Service with the Occupational Forces in Japan. Awarded the 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, Defense Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal 39/45,Active Service Medal-Korea, Korea Medal, United Nations Medal - Korea, Korea and Australian Service Medal 45/75 - Japan -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - NX28180 E Webb, Mid 20th Century
These Medals belong to NX28180 E Webb who served with the AIF during WW2.These are the original medals of NX28180 E Webb.5 x Medalss belonging to NX28180 E Webb 2 x gold colour Stars and 3 x silver colour round medals with ribbons. Included are - The 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star, The Defence Medal, The War Service Medal 1939-1945, The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945.On the back of the Stars - NX 28180 E Webb, on the circumference edge of the medals NX28180 E Webb.nx28180 e webb, ww2, aif -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
Four black and white photographs of American Trams. A: S. F. Muny 1122 Cole and Judah 1962. B: Pacific electric 1145 Glendora 1948 or 1949. C: New Orleans PS 928, Canal Street 1961. D: 52 MTA 1516 American & 16th LB 3/61.person, individual, basil miller -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
document - Article, RA quits East Burwood, 17/08/1994
Article on ' Radio Australia quits Burwood'.Article in Nunawading Post about the move of Radio Australia from East Burwood to Southbank, Melbourne. They have been broadcasting for the last 12 years (1982 - 1994). They broadcast in 9 languages to about 50 million people in South East Asia and Pacific region. The East Burwood property is up for sale.Article on ' Radio Australia quits Burwood'.radio broadcasting, radio australia, white, derek, australian broadcasting commission, burwood east, southbank, melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, My Jamboree Book, 1955-6
Small information book issued to all boy scouts attending the Pan-Pacific Jamboree in Melbourne in December 1955 & January 1956. It contains things to do and what will be available at the camp at Clifford Park, Wonga Park, Victoria. This copy belonged to John MAY, a member of the 2nd Port Melbourne Boy Scout Troop. club societies, 2nd port melbourne scout troop, john may -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM VX4838, 2/7th Bn. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Medal set, court mounted, set of (7) re A.K Naismith DCM. 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Africa Star. 4. Pacific Star. 5. Defence Medal. 6. War Medal 1939-45. 7. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 "VX4838 Cpl A.K.Naismith"medals, bravery, history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Lachie Mc Donald, Bylines: Memoirs of a war correspondent, 1998
A biography of Lachie Mc Donald - war and diplomatic correspondentIndex, ill (plates). pg.299.non-fictionA biography of Lachie Mc Donald - war and diplomatic correspondentwar correspondents - biography, mc donald lachie -
Mansfield RSL Sub Branch
Model, Aircraft, LAC. F.L. Cochrane, RAAF, circ. 1944
A handmade scaled replica of a World War Two Supermarine Spitfire aircraft for Tropical Operations, for defence of Australia and operations in the South Pacific flown by Australian Airmen.Signed by highly decorated World War Two Pilots Handmade wooden Spitfire Fighter Plane World War Two. Dark Blue paint, handmade metal propeller, 20mm cannon, exhaust manifold and undercarriage and perspex canopy. Mounted on buff coloured acrylic baseboard. Autographed by known & unknown World War Two Fighter Pilots and ACE Fighter Pilots.model, aircraft, spitfire, raaf, world war two, -
Vision Australia
Map - Object, Map of Australia, Polynesia, Melanesia and Malaysia, 1939
Tactile map of Australian states and territories, as well as various countries and islands in the South Pacific region, including Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the Malay peninsula. 1 paper map with tactile metal markers in red and brown framesqueensland braille map and model club, r.f. tunley -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Army Service Ribbons
Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.Brass bar - 4 sections - with a pin - with navy blue, red,light blue, green, yellow, white and fawn coloured ribbons. 2 gold coloured 6 pointed stars and 2 silver medals are attached to four ribbons1 - GRT V1 The 1939-1945 star 2 - GRT V2 The Pacific Star 3 - G.Br.Omn.Rex et Indiae Imp. Georg 1VS head and crown. Lion 1939-1945 K. G. Luke Melbourneaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, army service ribbons -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Flag - Guidon 8th, 1980 circa
A guidon is the regimental banner or flag carried by a regiment of light cavalry or light horse. The 8th light Horse (Indi) Regiment was presented with the guidon circa 1927. The actual date is not certain. The guidon carries the battle honours accorded to the regiment for service in the South African War (1899-1902), World War One (!914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). The guidon passed into the custody of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment when it was raised on 1 May 1948. At Federation, the Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in North East Victoria were reorganised into the 8th Light Horse Regiment. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 16th Light Horse. The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. 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. In 1948, the 8th Light Horse was linked with 13th and 20th Regiments to form the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in the Citizen Military Forces. Guidon of the 8th Light Horse Regiment. Maroon corded cotton double thickness fabric with gold metal thread fringe, gold embroidered regimental number in Roman numerals, regimental badge and battle honours; colour patch below badge. Braided corded with tassels.Battle honours: "South Africa 1899-1902, Sari Bair, Maghdaba-Rafah, Jerusalem, Megiddo, Damascus, Defence of ANZAC, Rumani, Gaza-Beersheba, Jordan (Es Salt), Sharon, South West Pacific 1943-1944"guidon, 8th light horse, battle honours -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Uniform - Port Melbourne Scouts, Scout Association, Male Scout uniform, c. 1952
Worn by John MAY when he attended the 1952-5 Scout Jamboree in Sydney Australia and the Clifford Park jamboree Victoria Australia in 1955-56Social Short sleeve khaki coloured scout shirt with 4 brown buttons, purple epaulettes, with grey and red stripes on left shoulder. Sewn on badges: 2nd Port Melbourne; Boy Scouts; Sydney Pan Pacific Jamboree 1952-53; Clifford Park jamboree Victoria Australia 1955-56; Boys scout x 2; Boy Scouts Be prepared.costume, recreation - clubs, social activities, 1st port melbourne scouts, john may, clifford park jamboree, uniforms -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, DIARY, George H Johnson, New Guinea Diary 1943, 1943
Text is in diary form covering the Author's time spent as a war correspondent in the South West Pacific area during WWII. Diary dates from 23.1.1942 - 23.1.1943.Book, hard cover with yellow buckram. Title & Author's name in black lettering. Title page has been removed from book & glued to front cover. Book is covered in clear plastic. Black & white photographic illustrations, 260 pages with cut edges.On 1st page in pencil: “3/6”books, new guinea, 1943 -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Advertising sign board with two pockets to hold brochures used to advertise Dennys Lascelles as a passenger agent to England via Suez on Orient Line Pacific Cruises.dennys, lascelles limited