Medals issued to John Frederick Donald McDONALD V513538. Enlisted 26.8.1943 age 35 years, Discharged from the Army on 5.2.1946 with the rank of Cpl.Medals, set of (3) court mounted re J.F.D.McDonald. 1. Defence Medal. 2. British War Medal 1939-45. 3. Australian Service Medal 1939-45.“V513538 J.F.D.McDonald”award, medal set

Medals were with a group of items that are possibly related to Cat No 3596. It is unusual to find a full set of medals not engraved.Medals, set of 4, brass plate mounted. 1. 1939 - 1945 Star. Original, not engraved. 2. Africa Star. Original, not engraved. 3. Defence Medal. Original, not engraved. 4. British War Medal 1939 - 1945. Original, not engraved. award, medals ww2

Medals, set of 5, miniatures, mounted on metal plate. 1. Distinguished order of St Michael & St George. 2. War Medal 1914-18 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45medals, military, honours

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 1939 - 45ribbons, service, military

Item issued to Robert George Bennetts. Refer 560.3 for service history. Service Ribbons mounted on brass plate representing; Australian Service medal 1939 - 45. British War Medal 1939 - 45 service ribbons, ribbons ww2, awards

The children in the picture were students at the Greek language school which was run by the Greek Community of Melbourne and were attending the '28th October' Greek national day celebration at the Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in East Melbourne. The two women, Alexandra Vrachna and Nina Black were teachers at the school. The Evangelismos Church was the first Greek orthodox Church to be established in Melbourne. The foundation stone was laid in December 1900 and church services commenced in August 1902. The 28th October is known as 'OHI' DAY', translated meaning NO DAY. It is an important national day celebrated in Greece and the Greek diaspora and commemorates the anniversary when in 1940 the then Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas said “NO” to an ultimatum made by Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini to allow Italian forces to occupy Greece. It marked the beginning of Greece's entry into WW2. The day symbolises values important to the Greek people - freedom, courage and 'filotimo'. The establishment of the Orthodox church in Melbourne in the early years of the twentieth century was was indicative of the number of Greek migrants who came to Australia in those early years of settlement in this country and the desire maintain their religious and cultural traditions. The early Greek migrants were anxious that their Australian born children maintain their language and religion in their adopted country. A black and white photograph of children with three adults standing outside Evangelismos Church in East Melbourne. Three children in the back row are displaying the Greek and Australian flags.Written in red underneath the photograph: 28th OCTOBER 1948. OUTSUDE THE GREEK CHURCH IN EAST MELBOURNE/PHOTO PROPERTY OF STATHI RAFTOPOULOS.wwii

On the right is Stathi Raftopoulos and his business partner Pangiotis (Peter) Giannoudis. The photograph, taken in Sydney in 1972, at a meeting of men involved in the Greek theatre/film industry. One of the men is a Mr. Heliopolis, a member of the Greek Heliopolis Theatre visiting Australia. Stathi Raftopoulos was active in promoting Greek film and live performances in Australia from the 1950s through to the 1970s. As a result of the efforts of Stathi Raftopoulos to bring Greek theatre and films to Australia many of the post WW2 Greek immigrants who settled in Australia were able to enjoy entertainment from Greece. Stathi was a partner in the Cosmopolitan Film company which had a number cinemas in the inner suburbs of Melbourne in the 19600s - early 1980s. Although they screened almost exclusively Greek films, they were the first to bring Indian films to Australia.A black and white photograph of seven men sitting around a table in a cafe.

An advertising poster for the 1955 All Nations Festival which was presented by the Australia Red Cross Society, Victorian Branch. Nina and Olga Black participated in the festival and were featured on the poster (seated at front first and second from left) wearing Greek traditional costumes. Other recognisable national costumes are Scottish Piper and Dutch.The event held in 1955 by the Australian Red Cross promoted multicultural Australia and members of the Ithacan Philanthropic Club participated. It was the period of post WW2 mass migration which saw many nationalities making Australia their home.Photocopy of a poster for the 1955 All Nations Festival. Consisting of a group 3 men and 6 women dressed in different national traditional dress. There is a Red Cross symbol either side of the group.THE AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY / VICTORIAN DIVISION/PRESENTS THE / 1955 ALL NATIONS FESTIVAL / ST. KILDA CRICKET GROUND - SUNDAY, 27TH FEBRUARY 1955folk dancing, national costimes

Severe earthquakes struck across the Ionian Islands in Greece in 1953, causing widespread devastation. Some villages were totally destroyed resulting in many people forced to relocate and a further wave of emigration to other countries, including Australia.Following the post WW2 migration from Ithaca, the earthquakes brought about yet another wave of migration from the island. It was the last most significant period of migration from the island.A black and white photograph of ruins caused by the earthquake which occurred in the Ionian Islands in 1953.

Captures a soldeirs experiences in Egypt including rare photos of the everyday life and experiences of a soldier.Possibly a rare collection of a WW1 soldiers experiences captured in photographsBound album with cardboard front and back covered in aqua fabric. Greek scroll decoration on bottom, KODAK gold lettering, frontleft. 11 pages plus one cut in half. Each pages contain four photo pockets with black and white photos. Each photo has handwritten description on bottom of pocket. Photos depict Mena Camp, Egypt.1914 /1915, warships in Mudrus harbour, hospital ship and photos of soldiers with local people. Photos missing.Each photo inscribed below image with information about location. Top Right inside cover Donated by R.F. Ormaton, Box Hill. Photos belong to Capt. A. Greig Dec. 1988. Also written top left ‘J. Crowley / 105 Ocean Street/ Rosebud/ (059) 861246world war 1, ww1

8 photographic souvenirs of Egypt with white printed text describing scene at the bottom of each. Reverse with handwritten letter to sweetheart. Example 00150.8 ‘Another place (?) which was well worth seeing. Although it does not appear to be much from the picture. Love from John xxxx. Palestine, Oct 24th 1940.’

group of 4 medals

Title Page to folder. "BENDIGO/ PRISONERS OF WAR/ who died in camp or on the death marches, World War 2/ SANDAKAN/ Borneo". Names listed; Francis Robert BURCHNALL VX64477 Francis Alan BURCHNALL VX58285 Harold Mervyn GILL VX62613 Keith JONES VX30350 Charles Henry KING VX63472 William Patrick SHEPHERD VX66586 Raymond James Russell WHYTE VX64181Folder with A4 plastic pockets. Folder cover - front clear plastic. Back - blue plastic. Plastic spiral bound. 18 pages - cut, plain, white colour A4 paper. Black ink print. Illustrations - black and white photographs. francis robert burchnall, francis alan burchnall, harold mervyn gill, keith jones, charles henry king, william patrick shepherd, raymond james russell whyte, publication, folder, biographies, sandakan, reference

Relates to Kenneth Thomas Knight, No. 13026 RAAF. Enlisted 12/2/41 age 21 yrs 2 months. Various postings in Australia then embarked Egypt 1/9/41 serving in Malta, Cyprus and Italy before returning to Australia 27/9/45. Discharged 8/1/46 as a Corporal Armourer. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Green hard cover pay book. 25 pages with name and no. on front. Inside is cream colour paper containing instruction details, pay rates, payments, next of kin, medical history.Front, back and inside stamped cancelled and discharged on front written, name and no.raaf, armourer, kenneth thomas knight, collection of william (bill) thomason

Last issue of newsletter published by Australian Prisoners of War Association to families and friends of individual internees.Small 16 page newsletter. Yellowing paper with black writing containing pictures, articles and letters relating to P.O.W.'s and civilian internees.No inscriptions.prisoner of war, newsletter

Ribbons were with a group of items that are possibly related to Cat No's 3596 & 3957..1) Ribbon set x 4, brass plate mounted. 1. 1939 - 1945 Star. 2. Africa Star with rosette North Africa 1942-43. 3. Defence Medal. 4. British War Medal 1939 - 1945. .2) As .1) above.award, ribbons, service

Ribbons issued to Capt Gladys Mole VX17199 A.A.N.S. Refer Cat No 1901.4 for her service details.(.1) Service ribbons, set of (3), brass plate mounted being; 1939 - 45 Star. Africa Star Pacific Star. (.2) Same as in (.1) but with a sewn in back and pin. ribbons, award, service

Alan mason collection, refer 3979.2Ribbons, two, plastic coated, rear has pin for clothing/uniform attachment. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific star. ribbons, service, awards,

Donald Henry Harris No 141844, RAAF. Refer Cat No 2318 for service history also 2126.2..1) Identity disc, polished metal, round with small holes re HARRIS D.H stamped lettering front & rear. .2) Identity disc, 8 sided, polished metal with 2 holes re 2127.2. .3) Service ribbons, set of 2 mounted on brass plate with pin clip. 1. 1939-45 ribbon 2. Pacific Star ribbon.1) "141844 HARRIS D H, RAAF, METH, O4"accessory, ribbons, identity, service, discs

Certificate details "William Bennetts" service at the Ordnance Factory, Bendigo. Certificate issued on the occasion of his retirement. Item in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Proforma with text printed in black type. Form bears the Australian Coat of Arms. Personal details of recipient added in black type. Handwritten signature in black ink on bottom RHC.Personal details added using a typewriter with text in black. Handwritten signature in black ink.william bennetts, bendigo ordnance factory, certificate

Soldiers experiences in Egypt.Sixteen black and white photographs with handwritten notes on back. Photos depict a soldier visiting Luxor, Karnak, Thebes, Giza and Palestine. (Example of type of description inscribed on back of photographs. 00143.1 ‘Again showing Jericho from very top of mountain with self holding rifle and officer of party. Oct 1941.’world war 1

WW1 Light Horse connectionO0144.1 Turkish Infantry in the desert. 00144. 2 Australian Troops in Gaza ? 00144.3 Allied Officers assembled at surrender of Gaza. 00144.4 General Allenby ? At the surrender of Gaza.

STANLEY BAYLISS, VX138816 enlisted on 7 May 1943 and discharged on 26 March 1946. On discharge he was listed as being posted as a Private to 2/108 General Transport Company..1) RSSAILA Badge (RSL) with clip 1940 denoting membership that year. .2) Ribbons set of 2, Pacific Star & 1939 - 45 Star. .3) Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945 .4) War Medal 1939 - 1945 .5) Pacific Star.2) “37779”Stamped on reverse .3) & .4) “ VX138816 S BAYLISS” on rim .5) “VX138816 S BAYLISS” on rearbadges, membership, medals

Item relates to HEWSTON Collection WWI & WWIISet of two Service Ribbons mounted on brass plate representing; 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Starnumismatics, military history, service ribbons

Spare set of service ribbons relating to R J TYRER V150812. Refer Cat No 1813.5 for his service details.WWII Service Ribbons: .1) 1939-1945 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) War Medal 1939-1945 .4) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 ribbons, service ww2

Grave site of Pte Leonard Keith Jenkins VX119041 enlisted 25.11.1942, KIA 4/9/1943 serving in 2/4th Independant Company.Small black and white photo of War Grave for Pte L.K. Jenkins.Grave Inscription “Pte L.K. JENKINS”war grave, photo, l.k. jenkins

See Cat No 5192Service Ribbon Bar Pacific Star 1939-45 Star. campaign ribbons, pacific star, 1939-1945 star