This is a set of 18 photographs of the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service, at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1982. All medal recipients were from Lithographic trades.This is a set of 18 photographs of the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal, at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1982. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: SGT Greg Anderson, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, unidentified officer. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: LT Terry Lord, SGT Greg Anderson, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO2 George Austen, unidentified officer, MAJ Jim Mitchell. Unidentified personnel in background. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: SGT Greg Anderson, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO2 George Austen, WO2 George Graham, MAJ Jim Mitchell, CPL Eddie Jacobs, CPL Doug Home, remaining personnel in background unidentified. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: SGT Greg Anderson, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO2 George Austen, WO2 George Graham, MAJ Jim Mitchell, WO2 John McCracken, CPL Doug Home, remaining personnel in background unidentified. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO2 George Austen, WO2 George Graham, MAJ Jim Mitchell, WO2 John McCracken, CPL Doug Home, CPL Graham Johnston, unidentified, SGT Garran Hill, LT Dave Sankey, remaining personnel in background unidentified. .6) & .7) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO2 George Austen. Unidentified personnel in background. .8) & .9) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO2 George Austen. Unidentified personnel in background. .10) to .12) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO2 George Graham. Unidentified personnel in background. .13) - Photo, black & white, c1982. WO2 John McCracken. Unidentified personnel in background. .14) to .15) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO2 John McCracken. Unidentified personnel in background. .16) - Photo, black & white, c1982. SGT Garran Hill. Unidentified personnel in background. .17) to .18) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, SGT Garran Hill. MAJ Jim Mitchell, CPL Eddie Jacobs, CPL Doug Home in background.There are no personnel identified. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho sqn

These 15 photographs were taken in 1995 during a CO’s Parade at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo in 1995. On this occasion outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher handed over to incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM. WO1 Phillip Nicholas Meagher served in the Australian Regular Army (ARA) from Jan 1971 to Jun 1997. He was RSM of the Army Survey Regiment from 1992 to 1995. He was succeeded by WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM from the Royal Australian Infantry Corps, who was RSM for the remainder of 1995. WO1 Johnston served in the Citizens’ Military Force and the ARA from Feb 1966 to Mar 2002. A tribute in the Army Newspaper on the 14 May 2014 and discoverable on the Trove website, stated he passed away on 12 May 2014. In this tribute it stated he was a Vietnam War Military Medal recipient, known as a “Digger’s Digger” and for his direct no-nonsense approach. As RSM of the Army Survey Regiment, WO1 Johnston was instrumental in shaping and sharpening the military skills and behaviours of personnel who chose to continue in their reallocation to other corps in the ARA or the 1st Topographic Support Squadron in Enoggera, QLD. His tenure is covered in more detail on page 164 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. On this occasion CO LTCOL Duncan Burns presented MAJ Mick Banham the Defence Force Service Medal for 15 years of efficient remunerated service in the Australian Army. This is a set of 15 photographs taken of a RSM Handover at a CO’s Parade at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1995. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1995. Outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: MAJ Mick Banham, outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: CO LTCOL Duncan Burns, MAJ Mick Banham. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, RP SGT Peter Coles, CO LTCOL Duncan Burns, MAJ Mick Banham receiving Defence Force Service Medal. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, CO LTCOL Duncan Burns, MAJ Mick Banham (background), outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher, incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, CAPT Bin Fashar Sutiman (Indonesian Army). .6) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: SGT Perry Langberg, MAJ Dave Stephenson, SPR Trevor King, SPR Craig Smith, CAPT Colin Davidson, LCPL Mark Fedden, SPR Donna Grayland. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: unidentified (x3), RSM WO1 Phil Meagher, SGT Darren Wilkinson, SSGT Steve Drummond, unidentified, SPR Donna Grayland, SPR Allison Ottaway, unidentified, back of ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, unidentified (x4), CPL Darren Maher, SGT Laurie Justin. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1995. Outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher, remainder unidentified. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: WO2 Peter Imeson, CPL Darren Maher, unidentified, SSGT Steve Winner. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: MAJ Mick Banham, ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, CAPT Doug Arman, WO1 Phil Meagher, CAPT Bin Fashar Sutiman (Indonesian Army), WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, CAPT Bill Griggs, unidentified. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1995. Outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: Outgoing WO1 Phil Meagher, incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: Incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, outgoing WO1 Phil Meagher. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: MAJ Mick Banham, RP SGT Peter Coles, outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher..1P to.15P – There are no annotations.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

This set of 20 photographs were taken at a CO’s parade at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presented the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service. WO2 Russ Larsen’s Warrant was also presented at the parade. This is a set of 20 photographs of a CO’s parade and the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal, at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in April 1985. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to MAJ Bob Roche. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to WO2 Brian Partridge. In foreground L to R: SSGT Doug Gay, SSGT Peter Tangey, SGT Wally Chilcott. In background L to R: CPL Dan Cirsky, SPR Steve Coulson. .3) & .4) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to RSM WO1 Bob Mason. In foreground L to R: WO1 Dave Thomson, unidentified (x2), far right: CPL Paul Baker. In background L to R: CPL Ian Bowes, CPL Dan Cirsky, SPR Steve Coulson, MAJ Roger Rix. .5) & .6) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to WO1 Dave Thomson. In foreground: unidentified. In background L to R: CPL Ian Bowes, SPR Scott Payne, CPL Dan Cirsky, SPR Steve Coulson, MAJ Roger Rix. .7) & .8) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard. In foreground L to R: WO2 Kevin Quinnell, WO2 Brian Partridge, SSGT Doug Gay, SSGT Peter Tangey, SGT Greg Anderson, SGT Wally Chilcott. .9) & .10) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to WO1 Bill Griggs. In foreground L to R: WO2 Kevin Quinnell, WO2 Brian Partridge, SSGT Doug Gay, SSGT Peter Tangey, SGT Greg Anderson, SGT Wally Chilcott. .11) & .12) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to WO2 Kevin Quinnell. In foreground L to R: WO2 Brian Partridge, SSGT Doug Gay, SSGT Peter Tangey, SGT Greg Anderson, SGT Wally Chilcott. .13) & .14) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to SSGT Doug Gay. In foreground L to R: SSGT Peter Tangey, SGT Greg Anderson, SGT Wally Chilcott. .15) & .16) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to SSGT Peter Tangey. In foreground: L to R: SGT Greg Anderson, SGT Wally Chilcott. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to SGT Greg Anderson. In foreground: SGT Wally Chilcott. In background L to R: SPR Eric Nicholson, CPL Ian Bowes, SPR Scott Payne CPL Dan Cirsky, SPR Steve Coulson. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to SGT Wally Chilcott. In background L to R: SPR Eric Nicholson, CPL Ian Bowes, SPR Scott Payne CPL Dan Cirsky, MAJ Roger Rix. .19) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents medal to unidentified recipient. In background L to R: SPR Scott Payne CPL Dan Cirsky, SPR Steve Coulson, MAJ Roger Rix. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka presents Warrant to WO2 Russ Larsen. In background L to R: unidentified, SPR Eric Nicholson, CPL Ian Bowes, CPL Dan Cirsky, SPR Steve Coulson, MAJ Roger Rix. Far right foreground: RSM WO1 Bob Mason.There are no personnel identified. Date and occasion annotated on film negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

This set of 18 photographs were taken at a CO’s parade at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in c1977. LTCOL George Ricketts presented the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service. See item 6071.2P for a group photo of LTCOL George Ricketts with the medal recipients.This is a set of 18 photographs of a CO’s parade and the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal, at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in c1977. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) to 2) - Photo, black & white, c1977. LTCOL George Ricketts presents medal to WO1 Joe Farrington. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1977. LTCOL George Ricketts presents medal to WO1 Ike Lever. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1977. LTCOL George Ricketts presents medal to RSM WO1 Aub Harvey. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1977. LTCOL George Ricketts presents medal to ex-serviceman John Rankine. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1977. LTCOL George Ricketts presents medal to CPL Ian ‘Lofty’ Turner. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1977. LTCOL George Ricketts presents medal to SGT Peter Saunders. .8) - Photo, black & white, c1977. LTCOL George Ricketts presents medal to SGT Ross Hyde. .9) - Photo, black & white, c1977. Unidentified squadron marching past Fortuna Villa. In background 2nd from left – SGT Bob Williams. In foreground L to R: WO1 Jim ‘Triple J’ Jefferies, CPL Neville Stone, CPL Andy Wilson. .10) - Photo, black & white, c1977. Unidentified squadron marching past Fortuna Villa. .11) & .12) - Photo, black & white, c1977. Unidentified squadron marching past Fortuna Villa. In foreground L to R: WO1 Jim ‘Triple J’ Jefferies, CPL Neville Stone, CPL Andy Wilson, CPL Bruce Gordon. .13) - Photo, black & white, c1977. Medal recipient ex-serviceman John Rankine with family after medal presentation. .14) & .15) - Photo, black & white, c1977. Centre: CAPT Terry Edwards with medal recipients L to R: SGT Peter Saunders and SGT Jim Mulqueen. .16) - Photo, black & white, c1977. Medal recipient RSM WO1 Aub Harvey with family after medal presentation. .17) - Photo, black & white, c1977. CO LTCOL Peter Constantine AM after medal presentation. .18) - Photo, black & white, c1977. Medal recipient SGT Jim Mulqueen with family after medal presentation.No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

This is a set of 29 photographs of the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service, at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo on Corps Day, 1st of July 1976. In photos .1P to .20P, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE GOC FF COMD is featured presenting the Defence Force Service Medal On a separate occasion in photos .19P to .23P, BRIG Brigadier Jim Shelton DSO, MC, MID COMD is featured presenting the Defence Force Service Medal. Photos .6P and.19P to .23P are also catalogued in item 6037.9P.This is a set of 29 photographs of the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal, at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo on Corps Day, 1st of July 1976. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) to 2) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: SSGT Gordon Haswell, Defence Force Service Medal presented to CO LTCOL Bob Skitch by MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, SSGT Gordon Haswell marches off after the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal by MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: SSGT Gordon Haswell, Defence Force Service Medal presented to MAJ Noel Sproles by MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE. On right: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, ADJT CAPT Dennis Puniard. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: SSGT Gordon Haswell, Defence Force Service Medal presented to WO1 Tony Ellis by MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE. On right: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, ADJT CAPT Dennis Puniard. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: SSGT Gordon Haswell, Defence Force Service Medal presented to WO1 Marj Knight by MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE, On right: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: SSGT Gordon Haswell, Defence Force Service Medal presented to WO1 Fred Panknin by MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE, On right: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: SSGT Gordon Haswell, Defence Force Service Medal presented to WO2 Alan Bunn by MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE. On right: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, ADJT CAPT Dennis Puniard. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, SSGT Gordon Haswell, Defence Force Service Medal presented to WO2 Max Neil by MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, SSGT Gordon Haswell, Defence Force Service Medal presented to WO2 Tibby Szentirmay by MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE. On right: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: WO1 Tony Ellis, MAJ Noel Sproles, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, SSGT Gordon Haswell, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, ADJT CAPT Dennis Puniard, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: WO2 Tibby Szentirmay, WO2 Max Neil, WO2 Alan Bunn, WO1 Fred Panknin, WO1 Marj Knight, WO1 Tony Ellis, MAJ Noel Sproles, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, SSGT Gordon Haswell, ADJT CAPT Dennis Puniard, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: WO2 Tibby Szentirmay, WO2 Max Neil, WO2 Alan Bunn, WO1 Fred Panknin, WO1 Marj Knight, WO1 Tony Ellis, MAJ Noel Sproles, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE, SSGT Gordon Haswell, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, ADJT CAPT Dennis Puniard. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: WO2 Tibby Szentirmay, WO2 Max Neil, WO2 Alan Bunn, WO1 Fred Panknin, WO1 Marj Knight, WO1 Tony Ellis, MAJ Noel Sproles, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, SSGT Gordon Haswell, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, ADJT CAPT Dennis Puniard. .15) & .16) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: WO2 Tibby Szentirmay, WO2 Max Neil, WO2 Alan Bunn, WO1 Fred Panknin, WO1 Marj Knight, WO1 Tony Ellis, MAJ Noel Sproles, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, SSGT Gordon Haswell, CAPT Dennis Puniard. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: WO2 Tibby Szentirmay, WO2 Max Neil, WO2 Alan Bunn, WO1 Fred Panknin, WO1 Marj Knight, WO1 Tony Ellis, MAJ Noel Sproles, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, SSGT Gordon Haswell. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: WO2 Tibby Szentirmay, WO2 Max Neil, WO2 Alan Bunn, WO1 Fred Panknin, WO1 Marj Knight, WO1 Tony Ellis, MAJ Noel Sproles, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, SSGT Gordon Haswell, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE, ADJT CAPT Dennis Puniard. .19) & .20) - Photo, black & white, c1976. Defence Force Service Medal presented to WO1 Don Taylor by BRIG Jim Shelton DSO, MC, MID. On right: ADJT CAPT Dennis Puniard. .21) to .23) - Photo, black & white, c1976. Defence Force Service Medal presented to SGT Syd Davis by Brigadier Jim Shelton DSO, MC, MID. .24) - Photo, black & white, 1976. Post Defence Force Service Medal presentations. CAPT Gary Kenney in centre of photo. .25) - Photo, black & white, 1976. Post Defence Force Service Medal presentations. L to R: WO1 Tony Ellis in foreground, identified with guests in background LT Rob John, SSGT Dave Miles, WO1 Doug Malligan, WO1 Bill Boyd, WO2 Max Neil, WO1 Darby Munro, MAJ Peter Eddy, WO1 Marj Knight. .26) - Photo, black & white, 1976. Post Defence Force Service Medal presentations. L to R: WO1 Sam Chambers, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE with guests. .27) - Photo, black & white, 1976. Post Defence Force Service Medal presentations. Bendigo. L to R: WO1 Sam Chambers, Legislative Council Member for Bendigo Mr. Bruce Reid meets MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE with guests. CO LTCOL Bob Skitch in background. .28) - Photo, black & white, 1976. Post Defence Force Service Medal presentations. Bendigo. L to R: unidentified, WO1 Sam Chambers, unidentified (x3), Min Chambers (switchboard operater), unidentified, LT Rene van den Tol, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE with guests. .29) - Photo, black & white, 1976. Post Defence Force Service Medal presentations. Bendigo. L to R: LT Rene van den Tol, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE with guests..1P to .29P – No personnel are identified. Date and occasion annotated on film negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun. This swimsuit is believed to be one of a large quantity of samples, seconds and unsold Ada Productions stock donated to Brighton Historical Society in late 1990 by Brian Samuel, who worked at the company between 1979 and 1990.Black one-piece swimsuit with deep v-neck and low-cut back and high-cut legs. Halter neck. Ruched sides. Label in side: "ada / 16"swimwear, ada of california, ada productions, melbourne designers, ada murkies, toni murkies

Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun. This swimsuit is believed to be one of a large quantity of samples, seconds and unsold Ada Productions stock donated to Brighton Historical Society in late 1990 by Brian Samuel, who worked at the company between 1979 and 1990.Blue backless one-piece swimsuit with ruching up sides and front. Halter neck. Straps loop down over hooks at the back.Label in side: "ada / 12"swimwear, ada of california, ada productions, melbourne designers, ada murkies, toni murkies

This swimsuit belonged to Audrey May Ferguson (nee Fulton), a longtime Brighton resident. Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun.Black one-piece rayon and cotton swimsuit. Straps button at back. Asymmetrical zig-zag front with double-line of white stitching, embellished by a large cream button.Label, white with green palm tree logo and red text: "Ada / OF CALIFORNIA" Label, white with red text: "61% RAYON, 10% RUBBER, 29% COTTON 36"swimwear, audrey may ferguson, audrey may fulton, melbourne designers, ada of california, ada murkies, toni murkies, 1950s, 1960s

Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun. This swimsuit is believed to be one of a large quantity of samples, seconds and unsold Ada Productions stock donated to Brighton Historical Society in late 1990 by Brian Samuel, who worked at the company between 1979 and 1990.Pink short-sleeved one-piece swimsuit with silver lamé embellishment. Sweetheart neckline and low-cut back with metal zip. A black and gold swing tag is attached to one sleeve.Label in bra: “Ada OF CALIFORNIA / MIRACULOUS s-t-r-e-t-c-h BRI-NYLON / 34” Swing tag, front: black with gold text and palm tree logo. “Ada / OF CALIFORNIA / ‘Limited Edition’”. Back: gold with black text. “‘Limited Edition’”. Interior: “Congratulations on your choice of ADA OF CALIFORNIA ‘Limited Edition” Swimsuit contoured for your discriminating taste. / Style 546 / Size 34 / Price £11.9.6”. Care instructions also included.swimwear, ada productions, ada of california, ada murkies, toni murkies, melbourne designers

Photograph of PTE. Alfred Claude Westray. VX52881. Army Ordnance Corps . Mounted in picture frame with - 39-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal 45-75, Service Medal with Bar. 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of WW II Service to Australia Medal. Medals were mounted in 2005 and 2007.

non-fictionThis book is a record of those Australian servicemen who were awarded British and Foreign awards for service in South Vietnamroyal australian navy, royal australian army, royal australian air force, campaing service medal, 1 rar, 1 apc tp., 105 field battery, 161 fd battery rnza, 3 fd trp (rae), 1 aust log spt coy, 161 recce flight, army distinguished service order, armed force honour medal, air medal for valour, british empire medal, bronze star, civil actions medal, commander of the order of the bath, commander of the order of the british empire, conspicuous gallantry medal (flying), distinguished conduct medal, distinguished flying cross, distinguished service order, distinguished service cross, education and cultural service medal, ethnic monorities medal, gallantry cross, george medal, legion of merit, life saving medal, military cross, military medal, military merit medal, meritorious unit commendation, national defence medal with bronze star, national defence medal with silver star, national medal of merit (civil), the national order of the republic of vietnam, navy service medal, presidential unit citation, soldiers medal, silver star, social welfare medal, staff service medal, training service medal, united states air force outstanding unit award, united states navy meritorious unit commendation, united states navy unit commendation, victoria cross

Andrew Edwardson Gates was born on the 30th December 1915 in Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted in South Melbourne on the 4th November 1939 whilst living in East Brunswick, Victoria. Discharged on the 5th October 1945 with the rank of Private.Full set as follows: 1939-1945 Star The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar The Pacific Star 1939-1945 Defence Medal 1939-1945 War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal with Miniatures The recipients name and service number are impressed on the bottom edge of the 1939-1945 Defence, 1939-1945 War and 1939-1945 Australia Service medals - VX2151, A. E. Gates. A Gates is engraved on the back of the 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal.

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a Medic with the Governor of NSW, Sir Roden Cutler VC after receiving his Military Medal at a cermony Government House NSW in 1971. The award was made for bravery while serving as a medic on a US dustoff helicopter.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, medic, sir roden cutler vc, military medal, dustoff helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue

This is a set of 27 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron OC’s parade at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1986. The OC - MAJ Don Taylor presented the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service. Photos .22P to .27P were taken on a separate OC’s Parade. OC MAJ Don Taylor is seen in photo .27P congratulating WO2 Russell ‘Rusty Williams, probably on his promotion to WO1. This is a set of 27 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron OC’s parade and the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal, at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1986. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1986. L to R: WO2 Gary Warnest in background, SPR Steve Ellis, CPL John Ratcliffe, SPR John Keely. .2) - Photo, colour, 1986. L to R: CPL Jeff Prince, SPR Bruce Graham, SGT Stuart Symonds, CPL John Ratcliffe, SGT Peter Imeson. .3) - Photo, colour, 1986. 4 Fd Svy Sqn at ease. Centre rank L to R: SPR Steve Wainwright, CPL Jeff Prince, CPL Peter Hardy. Front rank L to R: SPR Todd Hayley, SPR Steve Ellis, CPL Dave Irving, SPR Richard Cocker, SPR Damien Killeen, remainder unidentified. .4) to .6) - Photo, colour, 1986. Parade handover L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper. .7) - Photo, colour, 1986. Parade handover L to R: 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper, OC MAJ Don Taylor. .8) - Photo, colour, 1986. Parade handover L to R: OC MAJ Don Taylor, 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper. .9) - Photo, colour, 1986. Inspection L to R: CPL Jeff Prince, CPL John Ratcliffe, CPL Peter Hardy, OC MAJ Don Taylor, 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. .10) - Photo, colour, 1986. Inspection L to R: WO2 Gary Warnest, WO2 Bob Rogister, WO2 Russell ‘Rusty' Williams, OC MAJ Don Taylor, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, SGT Wally Chilcott. .11) - Photo, colour, 1986. Inspection L to R: WO2 P. Symmans, WO2 Gary Warnest, 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper, OC MAJ Don Taylor, SGT Wally Chilcott. .12) & .13 - Presentations L to R: SPR Simon Reynolds, OC MAJ Don Taylor. .14) & .15) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. .16) & .17) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: WO2 Russell ‘Rusty' Williams, OC MAJ Don Taylor, SPR Simon Reynolds. .18) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations: WO2 Russell ‘Rusty' Williams. .19) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: unidentified (x2), CPL Terry ‘TJ’ Wicker. .20) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: CPL Terry ‘TJ’ Wicker, OC MAJ Don Taylor, SPR Simon Reynolds, 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper. .21) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: CPL Terry ‘TJ’ Wicker, OC MAJ Don Taylor. 22) & .23) - Photo, colour, 1986. Parade right dress. Centre rank L to R: SPR Steve Wainwright, SPR Peter Tuddenham, CPL Jeff Prince, remainder unidentified. Front rank L to R: SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Chris ‘Charlie’ Brown, SPR Richard Cocker, unidentified, SPR Steve Nokes, CPL Dave Irving, SPR Steve Ellis remainder unidentified. .24) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: SPR Simon Reynolds, 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper, OC MAJ Don Taylor, CPL Dave Longbottom. .25) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations: CPL John Ratcliffe. .26) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: CPL John Ratcliffe, WO2 Russell ‘Rusty' Williams. .27) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: SPR Steve Ellis, unidentified, WO2 Russell ‘Rusty' Williams, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, OC MAJ Don Taylor..1P to .27P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1986 Presentations’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn

This is a set of 30 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron OC’s parade at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1986. The OC - MAJ Don Taylor presented the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service. This is a set of 30 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron OC’s parade and the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal, at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1986. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1986. L to R: WO2 Bob Rogister in background, SPR Bruce Graham, SGT Stu Symonds, SGT Bob Croxton. .2) - Photo, colour, 1986. SGT Bob Croxton. .3) - Photo, colour, 1986. Parade handover L to R: OC MAJ Don Taylor, 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper, unidentified. .4) - Photo, colour, 1986. Inspection L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, CAPT 2IC Steve Cooper, OC MAJ Don Taylor , unidentified, SSGT Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen, SGT Mick ‘Hoges’ Hogan, SGT Peter Imeson, SGT H. ‘Jock’ Young, PTE Paul Simpson, CPL Neale ‘Tex’ Houston. .5) - Photo, colour, 1986. Inspection L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper, OC MAJ Don Taylor, PTE Paul Simpson, CPL Neale CPL Neale ‘Tex’ Houston. .6) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: SPR Todd Hayley, SGT Bob Croxton. .7) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: OC MAJ Don Taylor, SGT Bob Croxton. In background L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, SPR Todd Hayley. .8) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations: SGT Bob Croxton. In background: CPL Dave Irving. .9) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: SPR Simon Reynolds, 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper, OC MAJ Don Taylor, SGT Stu Symonds. In background: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. .10) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: OC MAJ Don Taylor, SGT Stu Symonds. In background: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. .11) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations: SGT Stu Symonds. In background L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, CPL Dave Irving. .12) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations: SGT Stu Symonds. In background: CPL Dave Irving. .13) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: SPR Simon Reynolds, OC MAJ Don Taylor, WO2 Gary Warnest. In background L to R: SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Dave Irving, remainder unidentified. .14) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations L to R: OC MAJ Don Taylor, WO2 Gary Warnest. .15) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations: WO2 Gary Warnest. In background: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. .16) & .17) - Photo, colour, 1986. Presentations: WO2 Gary Warnest. In background: SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Dave Irving, CPL S. Asley. .18) - Photo, colour, 1986. L to R: SGT Stu Symonds, SGT Bob Croxton. .19) - Photo, colour, 1986. L to R: SPR Bruce Graham, SGT Stu Symonds, SGT Bob Croxton. .20) - Photo, colour, 1986. Parade handover L to R: 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper, OC MAJ Don Taylor. .21) - Photo, colour, 1986. Parade handover L to R: 2IC CAPT Steve Cooper, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. In background L to R: SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Dave Irving. .22) & .23) - Photo, colour, 1986. SGT Bob Croxton. .24) & .25) - Photo, colour, 1986. SGT Stu Symonds. .26) & .27) - Photo, colour, 1986. WO2 Gary Warnest. .28) to .30) - Photo, colour, 1986. L to R: SGT Stu Symonds, WO2 Gary Warnest. SGT Bob Croxton..1P to .30P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1986 Presentations’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn

These photographs were taken at a Corps Day parade held at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo on the 29th of June 1984. The Colonel Commandant (honorary appointment) of the Survey Corps - COL Clem Sargent (Retd), presented the Defence Force Service Medal to retired WO1 Dave Malligan and SGT Bill Friswell, in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service.This is a set of 36 photographs of a Corps Day parade and the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal, held at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo on the 29th of June 1984. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) to .36) - Photos, black & white, 29th of June 1984.1P to .36P – There are no personnel identified. The occasion and date are annotate on the negative sleeve stored in Folder 4 Box 278.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

100 years of the Australian Army service to the nation with guide to campaign ribbons. Timber frame with gold inner edge containing green mount and Guide to Military Campaign RibbonsThe Spirit - ordinary people, extraordinary serviceguide to military campaign medals, australian army

Soft cover book, Soft cover, light weight cardboard, dark brown print on front, spine and back. Dark yellow colour background, illustrated on front in colour. 1914-15 medal and ribbon. 297 pages, cut plain, white, illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Biography."The First Lot - 7th Battalion" The first men of the Bendigo district to volunteer for service in the First World War. Biography.books, biography, ww1, army

This is a set of nine photographs of medal presentations at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. In photos .1P to .8P, the Defence Force Service Medal was presented to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for each further 5-year period of service. The photos were taken on four separate occasions. Photos .1P to .3P were taken on the parade ground. LTCOL John Nolan was the CO of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment from 1965 to 1969. He was subsequently promoted to COL and was the Director of Military Survey from 1972 to 1975. MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID was subsequently promoted to LTCOL and was the CO of the unit from 1969 to 1970. Photos .4P to .7P were taken in circa mid-1970s and Photo .8P was taken on Friday 21 October 1976. Photos .4P to .8P were taken next to the flagpole in Fortuna Villa’s front garden. This is a set of nine photographs of medal presentations at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1960s-1970s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1967. L to R: MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID; unidentified visiting General, CO LTCOL John Nolan, LT Jack McNeale. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1967. L to R: MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID; unidentified visiting General, CO LTCOL John Nolan, WO1 Jack Gore. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1967. L to R: MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID; unidentified visiting General, CO LTCOL John Nolan, WO2 Bob McGaritty. .4) & .5) - Photo, black & white, c1976. L to R: WO1 Don Taylor, BRIG Jim SHELTON DSO, MC, MID. .6) & .7) - Photo, black & white, c1976. L to R: SGT Syd Davis, Brigadier Jim SHELTON DSO, MC, MID. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: SSGT Gordon Haswell, WO1 Marj Knight, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE GOC FF COMD. .9) - Photo, black & white, c1976-1980. L to R: unidentified (x2), WO2 John McCulloch, unidentified, WO1 Darby Munro, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified visiting General..1P to .9P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

These photographs were taken at a GOC Parade at the Army Survey Regiment in 1969. MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE formally presented the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for each further 5 year period of service.These 13 black and white photographs were taken at a GOC Parade Medal Presentation in 1969 at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 600 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE, unidentified recipient. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE, recipient – SGT Keith Harris. .3) to .5) - Photo, black & white, 1969. MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE, unidentified recipient. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: unidentified recipient, MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE, unidentified recipient. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE, recipient – SGT Ben Williams. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: recipient – ex SGT Alan Pollard, MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R recipient - WO1 Bill Miller, MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: recipient - WO1 Steve McConnachie, MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: recipient – SGT Ben Williams, MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1969. MAJ GEN Robert William Knights CB, CBE and family..9) Photo - SGT Alan Pollard identified on back .10) Photo - WO1 Bill Miller identified on back .11) Photo - WO1 Steve McConnachie identified on back royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Cameron Stewart Baird, VC, MG was a soldier in the Australian Army who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia, the highest award in the Australian honours system. Cameron enlisted on 4/1/2000 and was posted to the 4th Battalion (Commando) RAR now known as the 2nd Commando Regiment. He was deployed on 7 operations including Operation TANAGER - Timor Leste in 2001 Operation BASTILLE and FALCONER - Iraq in 2003. Cameron resigned from the ADF in 2004 re enlisting in 2006 and again posted to 2nd Commando Regiment. In 2007 he was promoted to Lance Corporal and deployed on Operation SLIPPER - Afghanistan. He was awarded the Medal for Gallantry. In 2008 he was promoted to Corporal and deployed again on Operation SLIPPER in 2009 2011 and 2013. He was killed in action on 22 June 2013 and was posthumously awarded the VC for his actions in the Khod Valley Uruzgan province AfghanistanCorporal Baird is the 100th Australian to receive a VC since the award was first created by Queen Victoria in 1856. Brown timber frame and dark green mount containing photograph of soldier alongside poem with image of Victoria Cross medal in backgroundCAMS Cause - Commando for Lifecameron baird, victoria cross, medal for gallantry

Dorothy Kiely (nee James) DOB 31/1/1922 - DOD 7/9/2017 Aged 95 - late of Moyhu and Edi Upper In February 1943 joined the Australian Women's Land Army. In 1995 received the Civilian Service Medal in recognition of her contribution to her country during the war years. Black and gold coloured frame containing sepia photograph of female in uniformHandwritten on rear - Dorothy KIELY Land Army 1943-45dorothy kiely, australian women's land army

Printed Address made to the AIF by General Sir Harold R.L.G Alexander, DSO, MC Commander in Chief The Middle East Forces at a parade of the AIF (9th Australian Division) held in Palestine on 22nd December,1942, in commemoration of Fallen Comrades. Item belonged to Lieutenant Colonel George Watson BLACKWOOD OBE born Glasglow Scotland who immigrated to Western Australia in 1911 aged 4 years. He moved to Victoria prior to being demobilized in 1945 as an Engineer with the Australian Army Field Workshop. The 9th Division sustained more casualties and won more medals than any other Australian Division with seven of its members receiving the Victoria Cross, Australia’s highest award for gallantry.Cream paper with crest and four lines running top to bottom down left side of printed black typed text. 9th australian division, palestine, ww2

Uniform re Bertram Charles (Bluey) Addington. Initially enlisted No S5269 on 20.4.1942, discharged as a Pte on 13.5.1943 in 4th Bn Volunteer Defence Corps. Re enlisted No 140422 on 25.5.1943 in the RAAF, discharged 5.5.1948 with the rank of Cpl in Laverton Transit Departure and Reception. At some point enlisted in the Army No 41843 and served Vietnam in Aust Force Provost Corp from 19.4.1967 - 19.4.1968, Aust Army Training Team Vietnam 4.8.1970 - 14.10.1971. Awarded U.S Army commendation for Service, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor medal 2nd class. Service ribbons on jacket. 1. British Empire medal. 2. British War medal 1939 - 45 3. Aust Service medal 4. Vietnam Campaign Medal 5. Long Service and good conduct Medal 6. South Vietnam Campaign Medal. .1) Jacket, woollen. Four breast pockets. The top two pockets are held shut with a button. Has woven WO1 metal badges. There are four brass buttons holding the front shut. It has a detachable collar system (white). The collar badges are a laurel wreath, topped with a crown and 2 crossed swords in the centre. The motif on the buttons is similar, but, without the wreath it has a ribbon bar with six medals. .2) Trousers, woollen. Black with white stripe down each leg. .3) Swagger stick. Dowel with woven leather cover.ww2, vietnam war, passchendaele barracks trust

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Sergeant Fred J Roberts 22, Nowra, NSW, of 3rd Special Air Service (SAS) Squadron 1st Australian Task Force Base. At the time he was advised of his receipt of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM). Sergeant Roberts, was married with one daughter.photograph, sgt fred roberts, 3rd special air service squadron, 1st atf base, distinguished conduct medal, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

This is a set of 12 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron OC’s parade at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1987. The OC - MAJ Peter Cates presented the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service. This is a set of 12 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron OC’s parade and the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal, at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1987. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1987. At left – SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. Front rank L to R: SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Roger Graf, CPL Jamie McRae, CPL Dave Irving, SPR Richard Cocker, LCPL Peter McCurdy, SPR Steve Ellis, CPL John Ratcliffe. Centre rank L to R: CPL Terry ‘TJ’ Wicker, SPR Perry Langeberg, unidentified, CPL Jeff Prince, SPR Bruce Graham. Rear rank L to R: SPR Shaun Hynes, SGT H. ‘Jock’ Young. Supernumerary on right: WO2 Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen. .2) - Photo, colour, 1987. Inspection L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, 2IC CAPT Terry Lord, OC MAJ Peter Cates. Front rank L to R: CPL Jamie McRae, SPR Richard Cocker, LCPL Peter McCurdy, SPR Steve Ellis. Centre rank L to R: SPR Perry Langeberg, CPL Peter Hardy, SPR Steve Nokes. Rear rank: SPR Damien Killeen. .3) & .4) - Photo, colour, 1987. Presentations: OC MAJ Peter Cates presents the Defence Force Service Medal to WO2 Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen. Background L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Jamie McRae. .5) - Photo, colour, 1987. WO2 Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen departs with his Defence Force Service Medal. At far left – SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. Front rank L to R: SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Roger Graf, CPL Jamie McRae, CPL Dave Irving, SPR Richard Cocker. Centre rank L to R: CPL Terry ‘TJ’ Wicker, CPL Dave Longbottom, unidentified, Rear rank L to R: SGT Mick Hogan, SGT Stu Symonds. .6) & .7) - Photo, colour, 1987. Presentations: OC MAJ Peter Cates presents the Defence Force Service Medal to SGT H. ‘Jock’ Young. Background L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Roger Graf, CPL Jamie McRae. .8) - Photo, colour, 1987. SGT H. ‘Jock’ Young departs with his Defence Force Service Medal. At far left – SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. Front rank L to R: SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Roger Graf, CPL Jamie McRae, CPL Dave Irving, SPR Richard Cocker. Centre rank L to R: CPL Terry ‘TJ’ Wicker, CPL Dave Longbottom, unidentified, Rear rank L to R: SGT Mick Hogan, SGT Stu Symonds. 9) - Photo, colour, 1987. Presentations: OC MAJ Peter Cates presents the Defence Force Service Medal to CPL John Ratcliffe. Background L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Roger Graf, CPL Jamie McRae. 10) - Photo, colour, 1987. Presentations: OC MAJ Peter Cates presents the Defence Force Service Medal to CPL John Ratcliffe. Background L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Roger Graf. .11) - Photo, colour, 1987. CPL John Ratcliffe departs with his Defence Force Service Medal. At far left – SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. Front rank L to R: SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Roger Graf, CPL Jamie McRae, CPL Dave Irving, SPR Richard Cocker. Centre rank L to R: CPL Terry ‘TJ’ Wicker, CPL Dave Longbottom, unidentified, Rear rank L to R: SGT Mick Hogan, SGT Stu Symonds. .12) - Photo, colour, 1987. Parade handover L to R: 2IC CAPT Terry Lord, OC MAJ Peter Cates. Background L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, Front rank: SPR Todd Hayley, CPL Roger Graf, CPL Jamie McRae..1P to .12P – There are no personnel identified. ‘Medal Presentation 1987 WO2 VAN LEEUWEN SGT YOUNG CPL RATCLIFFE’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn

This is a set of eight photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron OC’s parade at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1988. The Colonel Commandant (honorary appointment) of the Survey Corps - COL Clem Sargent (retired) presented the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service. This is a set of eight photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron OC’s parade and the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal, at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1987. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1988. L to R: COL Clem Sargent (retired), SSM WO1 Bill Griggs & OC MAJ Peter Cates (obscured), SGT Stu Symonds, SPR Wally Twidale, CPL Jamie McRae, SPR Owen Jones, SPR Steve Ellis, CPL Michelle Griffith. .2) - Photo, colour, 1988. L to R: CPL Peter Tuddenham, COL Clem Sargent (retired), CPL Peter Hardy, SGT Wally Chilcott, CPL Terry ‘TJ’ Wicker (foreground), SPR Steve Nokes, SSGT R. Marsh. .3) - Photo, colour, 1988. L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs (obscured), COL Clem Sargent (retired), CPL Jim Humphrey, unidentified, CPL John Ratcliffe, SGT Wally Chilcott, SPR Cheryl Deluca-Cardillo, SSGT R. Marsh, unidentified. .4) - Photo, colour, 1988. L to R: CAPT Danny Galbraith, COL Clem Sargent (retired), OC MAJ Peter Cates. .5) - Photo, colour, 1988. L to R: SGT Derek Stanmore, COL Clem Sargent (retired), OC MAJ Peter Cates. .6) - Photo, colour, 1988. COL Clem Sargent (retired) at the flagpole. L to R: SPR Cheryl Deluca-Cardillo, CPL Ken Peters, SPR Steve Ellis, SSGT R. Marsh, 2IC CAPT Terry Lord, CPL Michelle Griffith, SPR Steve Nokes, SSGT Dennis Learmonth, SGT Gill Park, unidentified. .7) - Photo, colour, 1988. COL Clem Sargent (retired) at the flagpole. L to R: SPR Owen Jones, SPR Cheryl Deluca-Cardillo, CPL Ken Peters, SPR Steve Ellis, 2IC CAPT Terry Lord, CPL Michelle Griffith, SPR Steve Nokes, WO2 Bob Rogister, SGT Gill Park, unidentified. .8) - Photo, colour, 1988. 4 Fd Svy Sqn OC’s Parade ‘standing at ease’..1P to .8P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1988 Presentations’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn

This tie forms part of clothing which was owned by Walter Alexander Scott. Joined RAF December 1940 to be trained as a pilot, he got his wings December 1941, became a night fighter pilot after OTU and posted to 219 Squadron. Was posted to 603 Squadron December 1942 flying Beaufighters on coastal command convoy escorts, desert patrols, supporting Sicilian and Italian invasions (all from the N.African desert, then on Greek Island " Armed Rovers" until 10 November 1943, just at the end of ops, when he was shot down in the Aegean Sea and became a POW the next day 11 November 1943. Transferred to Germany he was in Stalag IVB for 3 months, before exchanging ID with an Irish soldier ,in order to get out of the main camp into a working sub-camp in order to escape. Post war Walter returned to Australia, he became "Citizen of the Year" in Werribee 1992 for his service to the community. In 1993 he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to youth and to the retired.

The Pacific Star medal awarded to VX82161 Private Michael Vincent CAREY - Born 20/4/1914 at Beechworth where he enlisted in the Army on 15/12/1941 and served with the 2/12 Australian Infantry Battalion during the second world war. He was discharged on 11/12/1945.Pacific Star medal awarded to Private Michael Vincent CAREY VX82161 in recognition of his service during the second world war. Brass coloured star shaped medal with red blue green and black ribbonThe Pacific Star Rear - VX82161 M Careym v carey, new guinea, vx82161, 2/12 infantry bn

Empire research/service history of Major Herbert James SHANNON 2314 8th Light Horse AIF - Enlisted 21/6/1915 aged 40 years 9 months - Served Dardanelles, Egypt, Palestine and Sinai - Batles Gallipoli, The Nek, 2nd Gaza, Beersheba, Tel El Khuweilfe, At Huj Led Charge during the Es Salt Raid, Tiberias, Damascus. Awarded Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Dispatches VD 1914/5 Star British War Medal Victory Medal. Discharged 6/10/1919. Two pages of cream coloured paper with black typing below rising sun crest centred in ornate border.Service No 2312h j shannon, 8th light horse aif, wangaratta rsl