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Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - SEWING KIT, C.1939 - 45
The item was generally referred to by soldiers as a “house wife kit” Item relating to J A McDonald VX79511. Refer Cat No 2481.2 for his service history..1) Khaki cloth roll container for sewing items. .2) Thread, navy, white & khaki. .3) Thimble, black plastic.Inside roll, faint makers details and (arrow up) meaning Dept of defencemilitary equipment, handcrafts-sewing, house wife -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - MATCHES TIN, C.1939 -45
Wax Vestas were matches. The tin would hold approx. 150 matches. Belonged to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history.Tin for containing wax vestas containing piece of folded lint. Painted coloured label-dark blue and pale green. Hinged lid. Striking plate indented into bottom of tin.On lid: "BELL'S/WATERPROOF/WAX VESTAS"containers-commercial, wax vestas, matches -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - MIRROR & WALLET, C.1939 - 45
Belonged to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history.Shaving mirror in leather wallet. .1) Wallet made of brown leather stamped in gold. .2) Polished metal mirrorOn wallet in gold, “Good luck”shaving mirror, wallet, accessory -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - INFANTRY MANUAL, His Majesty's Stationery Office, Infantry Training Vol 1 ; Training ; 1926, 1926
Belonged to Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history.Manual infantry training Vol 1,1926. Red linen covered cardboard book cover. 320 pages. 18 plates at the end- some fold out. Advertising page at front and end of manual.W.T.T. On page edges books - technical, military history - army, infantry training -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - ETHNOGRAPHIC ITEMS, 1850-1947
The items were souveniered by Henry Thomas Ridge V57996, VX148845, CMF &AIF. Refer Cat No 475.10 for service details.Shells and Axe head from New Guinea re H.T Ridge. .1) Stone axe head. Dense Roche material. Blade one end only. .2) Native comb, made out of bamboo. decorative engraveings on handle section. .3) Shell, Pearl .4) Shell, Pearl ethnographic material - tools + implements/ dress + ornaments, natural history specimens - molluses, military history - souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PROPELLER TIP, WW II
Souvenired by Alfred Edward Boland V59811, VX120170. Refer 2473 for service details.Japanese propeller tip from a plane shot down over Darwin in 1943. Wood covered with canvas (painted red and blue), overlayed with metal (possibly brass) in leading edge. Inscribed with "To Bette from AIF, I love you."Inscribed "To Bette from AIF, I love you" on metal leading edge. "Jap prop tip Darwin 1943" on red sectionmilitary history - souvenirs, military-aircraft, japan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - BELT AND BADGE, 1914-1918
The belt and badges were collected by Herbert Hopetoun Brownlee No 6312 4 FAB AIF. Refer 444 for service history also 441.4, 443P, 445..1) Belt, cloth with "Gloire Allies" in blue sewn into middle. Belt is multicoloured from blues to browns. Fixed to the belt are 47 badges and buttons. On the ends are 2 leather straps and buckles. .2) Small pressed brass item; bird's claw grasping a branch. Possibly broken off a larger item. collection, numismatics-badges-military, handcrafts-leatherwork, metalcraft, military-equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PROPELLOR, 1940-45
Item belonged to Robert James Tibbett No 148003 90th Operational Base unit R.A.A.F. He enlisted on 22.3.44 in the RAAF age 22 years. At discharge he held the rank of LAC at Central Flying School on 18.3.46. Refer 489.Carved wooden propeller, stained made from 2 different woods pressed together, dark & light. Base is the same. On face of propellor is an "RAAF" badge on a round piece of stained wood,military history - souvenirs, numismatics - badges - military - raaf, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE RAAF, 1940-45
Item belonged to Robert James Tibbett No 148003 RAAF. Refer 487 for his service history.RAAF silver lapel badge, metal, crown over "RAAF" with wings either side. Has pin on rear.numismatics - badges - military - raaf, metalcraft - silver -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR DARWIN, 1941
Item in the collection relating to William Leslie Tibbett VX28381 2/21st Batt. Refer 491.3P for his service history also 503P.Framed large leaf with aboriginal head painted on it in black with greetings from A.I.F Darwin 1941, Gold painted timber frame with stand."From Bill." - handwritten in black pen within framedarwin, framed, art -
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Uniform - SHIRT, KHAKI, C.1939 - 45
Belonged to Alfred Edward Boland V59811, VX120107. Refer 2473 for service history.Uniform shirt worn by A.E Boland (neck label missing).uniforms - army, costume - male, shirts khaki -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, MOUNTED, estimated 1940
Item was in the collection relating to William Leslie Tibbett VX28381, Refer 491.3P for his service history. Photograph of a flag covered in names of 2/21st Battalion, BDE, 8th Division AIF at Bonegilla December 1942, Mounted on card.photography-photographs, personnel, flags -
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Programme - REUNION NOTICE, C.1942
Reunion notice for AIF Personnel in Middle East with cardboard backing. Signed H. Harley (Sgt)Signed H. Harley.documents-posters, military history-army -
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Pamphlet - NOTICE - A.C.F, 1939 -45
The items relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details."Australian comforts fund." notice. Notice is Re the ACF and its affiliated organization to bring pleasure to the troops via a Christmas gift from the folks at home. Yellowed paper with Red star a top with white "ACF" Blue writing . Note is attached to a cardboard backing via photo corners.documents - posters, military history, acf, comforts, funds -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR OF GAZA, C 1940-42
The card relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Pamphlet red ink. drawing of Gaza house (folded) back has description and history. mounted on cardboard. History reproduced and posted under souvenir pamphlet.illustrations - pen ink, middle east, dwellings, gaza, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - SHOULDER BADGES, 1939-45
Items re Frederick.George East VX64901. Refer 537 medals re WW1and WW11 service history also 517, 538.2..1) - .6) Shoulder Rank badges, officers, Square in shape , raised with 2 lugs for uniform attachment. .7) "Australia" Shoulder badge, curved , blackened brass, lugs on rear for uniform attachment.numismatics - badges, uniforms - army, shoulder, rank -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTIFICATION TAG, 1941
Frederick George East served WW1 and WW2. Refer 537 medals for service history also 516.7, 538.2.Personnel Identification tag , aluminum, oval shaped with 2 small holes for attachments. inscribed on both sides.Front: "2nd AIF, F. G. East CE Cpt. B3 VX64901" Rear: "P 2147 Wife Rita Sons Ivan and Norman"personal effects - identification, accessory -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER, ARGUS, Melbourne Argus, C. June 1942
The Argus, Melbourne Tuesday June 2 1942. 6 pages. Main headlines: - 3 midget subs sunk in Sydney Harbour - Rommel trying to fight his way out - No more beer for Germany - Planning vase air offensivedocuments - newspapers, military history, the argus -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - SCABBARD HOLDER, LEATHER, Possibly Post WW2
Leather scabbard Holder with two straps used to carry a swordhandcraft - leatherwork, military history -
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Clothing - KIT BAG
Item issued to Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P.Brown cotton/canvas kit bag. Metal eyelets and rope/cord drawstring.“VX142253 F.E.Addlem”military equipment-army, personal effects-travel goods -
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Souvenir - COVER, CUSHION, FRAMED, C.WW1
Embroidered cushion cover in wooden frame with blue border & glass front. Embroidery representing Allied flags.“Souvenir from Egypt 1915”manchester-furnishings, handcrafts-embroidery, frame accessories, military history-souvenirs, eygpt -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, 30/5/1919
Edgar James Koch No 2096 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 37th Batt AIF on 18.3.16. Embarked for overseas 25.9.16. WIA 4.10.17 GSW's left arm and chest wall. Transfers to the 38th Batt 12.10.18. Hospital 22.10.18 with Influenza. Hospital again 12.12.18 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF 25.9.10 medically unfit. Refer 933P, 1257P.Framed copy, Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re Edgar James Koch No 2096 37th Battalion AIF. Details enlistment date, age, unit, Regt No, days of service home and abroad and discharge date.documents-certificates, military history-service records, frame accessories, koch -
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Document - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, Bethany Gallery, c.WWI
Pte HARRY THOMPSON No 69437 New Zealand Expeditionary Force WW1. Refer 2027 for his service details. Illustrated certificate, brown & black ink printed on cream paper, mount in brown & green cardboard & brown frame.The Great War 1914 - 1918 Certificate of Service in the NZEF for Pte Harry Thompson 69437 Stamp on back: Bethany Gallery 116 Bridge St Bendigodocuments - certificates, military history-service records -
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Print - PRINT, FRAMED, C.1920 - 21
Black & white illustration, red & blue flag, wooden frame, white ink on brown cardboard window mount. Brown cardboard & cellotape on rear of frame, illustration, metal staples.“Royal Burial of the Unknown Warrior Westminster Abbey Nov 11 1920”photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW2, FRAMED, c.WWII
FRANCIS JOSEPH PALMER No V65132. Refer 1425 for Service History.Colour illustrated certificate with red seal of City of Bendigo right lower corner. Framed with brown & gold coloured edge, plastic frame.“The Citizens of Bendigo express deep thankfulness To F J PALMER”documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, bendigo, palmer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH GALLIPOLI, FRAMED, H J Lowe and G Downes, c.1915 - 1920
The photo relates to James Joseph Kirkham No 685. The story was that he brought the original negative home with him. Refer 1281 for his service history also 1986P.Heavy wooden frame, glass front, with dark grey border framing panoramic photo of a beach. North Beach, Anzac Cove by H J Lowe and G Downes.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army, kirkham -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER WW1, FRAMED
Copyright J W SANDERS (late AIF).Black decorative wooden frame without glass. Poster in colour with white border & cardboard backing. Poster shows history of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Australian Divisions, also campaign medals.Printed top section of frame: “RECORD OF THE AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE IN THE GREAT WAR 4TH AUG. 1914 - 28TH JUNE 1919”documents-posters, military history-army, aif -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, C.1944 - 45
Dark brown, stain varnished timber frame. Copy of a black & white photo of a lineup of Mustang fighters on an air field.photograpy - photographs-frame accessories, military history-air force, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Chris Bishop, The Military Atlas of World War II, c.2005
Red, hard cover with red loose paper jacket, map of world on front (circular, in colours mainly white), gold & white print, black print on inside cover. Colour illustrations & photographs throughout, 176 pages.books, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Octopus Books Limited, History of World War I, 1974
... goldfields BOOK Book History of World War I Pink/red buckram hard ...Pink/red buckram hard cover with brown print/illustrations of soldiers carrying wounded, white print/text, loose jacket (paper) black & white photos soldiers & artillery, red, brown & black print/text. Black & white colour illustrations. 285 pages.books, military history