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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - VMR battledress Stening
Uniform worn by Major Charles Stening when serving with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. He had World War Two service (SX 1412) and service with United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) 1951.Battledress jacket, shirt and tie. Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) shoulder titles, Major badges of rank, blue platted lanyard, ribbon bar: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence medal, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service medal 1939-45, United Nations medal and Efficiency Decoration (ED). Blue UN beret.united nations, world war two, wwii, sinai, stening, un, unmogip -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - VMR c.1900
The Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as the mounted arm of the Victorian Colonial defence force in 1885. It was under the command of Colonel Thomas Caradoc Rose (Tom) Price (1842-1911). Price was born in Tasmania, educated in Hobart Town and at Scotch College, Melbourne, before entering the East India Military College, Addiscombe, England. He was commissioned on 7 July 1861 in the Madras Infantry and began twenty years’ service in India with several regiments, retiring in April 1883. On his return to Victoria he was tasked with raising of a force of one thousand, to be known as the Victorian Mounted Rifles, and appointed a lieutenant-colonel in the Permanent Military Forces. Companies of the Victorian Mounted Rifles were raised in rural districts throughout Victoria. The soldiers were paid a small annual allowance and were required to provide their own horse. Many members served in contingent to the Boer War. After Federation the VMR was gathered up into the Australian Light Horse. Black and white photograph of group of Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers posed with a gentleman and three ladies. Occasion is probably open day at a camp of training. Photograph is professionally mounted o backing card.Ink stamp on reverse: "Hewitt / Photographer / 98 Simpson Street east Melbourne / Weddings and picnics attended / Extra copies may be obtained"vmr, boer war, colonial, training, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - History VMR South Africa
The Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as the mounted arm of the Victorian Colonial defence force in 1885. It was under the command of Colonel Thomas Caradoc Rose (Tom) Price (1842-1911). Price was born in Tasmania, educated in Hobart Town and at Scotch College, Melbourne, before entering the East India Military College, Addiscombe, England. He was commissioned on 7 July 1861 in the Madras Infantry and began twenty years’ service in India with several regiments, retiring in April 1883. On his return to Victoria he was tasked with raising of a force of one thousand, to be known as the Victorian Mounted Rifles, and appointed a lieutenant-colonel in the Permanent Military Forces. Companies of the Victorian Mounted Rifles were raised in rural districts throughout Victoria. The soldiers were paid a small annual allowance and were required to provide their own horse. Many members served in contingents to the Boer War. After Federation the VMR was gathered up into the Australian Light Horse. Photocopy of a single page typed document relating to the Victorian Mounted Rifles in South Africa 1899-1902.light horse, vmr, south africa, boer war, history -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Certificate, Framed, Roll of Honour, 1914
World War I. Roll of Honour. Independant Order of the Rechabites. Framed coloured certificate set in brown wood frame. The certificate lists the members of the Supplejack Tent No.401 Dumbalk who have volunteered for "Active Service in response to the Empire's Call." Names handwritten in black ink. The border is decorated with coloured flowers and flags and the images of King George V, the Minister for Defence and the first Australian soldier to win a VC. -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, A.I.F. Female Relative's Badge, c 1914-1918
The Female Relative's Badge was issued to the wife and/or mother, or to the nearest female relative of soldiers, nurses and masseurs who had left Australia for active service abroad during the First World War. The service number of the relative is inscribed on the back of the badge. A bar(s) suspended below the badge was issued for each additional relative, son or daughter serving. (taken from awm.gov.au). The provenance of this badge is unknown. A search on the defence force numbers has been unsuccessful to ascertain the owner of the badge. More research would be required.Shows the importance placed on having relatives serving in the Defence Forces.Silver badge with blue enamel and safety chain. A.I.F. in cutout script in the centre of an oval. Oval has blue enamel with silver text "Issued by the Dept of Defence to Women of Australia". An enamelled scroll beneath this contains the word "For Duty Done". The badge is surmounted by a King's Crown. A brooch fastening and a safety chain are attached to the back, the original safety pin is missing. Two bars are suspended from the bottom of the badge indicating a total of 3 relatives serving overseas. Defence force numbers 33370, 20232 and 20233 inscribed on back. Manufacturer mark "WM Mclean & Co / Melb / STG SIL"female relative's badge, world war one -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac commemoration for students 1992, 1992
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The photo shows the boys and girls choirs on the Shrine Steps behind defence personnel. The proof sheet contains more images of the service and people gathered around the Shrine. Date unknown possibly 1992.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Black and white photo and proof sheet of a schools Anzac service at the Shrine.H34 on back in black ink.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1992, 1992
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. One photo shows a group of defence personnel in formation facing an official party. One photo shows President George Woodward addressing the crowd from a podium. The proof sheet contains more images of the service, the choir, other speakers, and students holding wreaths. Believed to be 1992 when George Woodward was president and the same year as 00577.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Black and white photo x 2 and proof sheet from a schools service at the Shrine in 1992.P12 F on back in blue ink.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac commemoration for students 1990, 1990
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in April 1990. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The photos shows a pair of students with wreaths walking past defence force personnel in formation on the forecourt of the Shrine. The photo was used The Answer in May 1991 to promote the Anzac Commemoration Service with an article 'Not everything that counts can be counted'.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine.Black and white photo of two children with wreaths processing past soldiers in formation.In blue pen on reverse: "Children's Commemoration Service at the Shrine 11.4.1990. From L/T J P Norton". anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony, answer -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Collection) - Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft -manual, Nimrod MR.Mk.2 Aircraft Servicing Manual
British Ministry of DefenceAmendment No.2 to AP101B-0503-1GGSAmendment pages to earlier Nimrod manual -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Australian Defence Scientific Service WRE Jindivik Flutter Clearance Trials for AGWES
... Australian Defence Scientific Service WRE Jindivik Flutter...Australian Defence Scientific Service WRE Jindivik Flutter... Moorabbin melbourne Australian Defence Scientific Service WRE ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Australian Defence Scientific Service Aeronautical Research Laboratories Report Gw 1 Feasibility study of an Inertia Guided Air to Surface Missile Carried on a Sabre Aircraft J Solvey
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Ministry Of Defence - Defence Standard 00-970/Issue 1 12 December 1983 Design And Airworthiness Requirements For Service Aircraft
Volume 1 - Aeroplanes Book 1 (Parts 0 to 5) -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - Fitting for Defence Trainees, Department of Labour and National Service Industrial Training Division
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual - Design and Airworthiness Requirements for Service Aircraft Volume 1 - Aeroplanes Book 2 (Parts 6 to 10) 00-970/Issue 1, Ministry of Defence
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - Fitting for Defence Trainees, Department of Labour and National Service Industrial Training Division
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Colac RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Dress Jacket, Defence Department Australia, Corporal's Dress Jacket, 1940?
Baulch Family HistorySIgnificantKhaki Dress Jacket size ? Issued by Defence Department AustraliaSleeve (both sleeves) patches Red and Blue on a grey background. Brass "Australia" flashes on both shoulders. Corporal stripes and Star on Right sleeve. Australian medals x 4 on right chest: - 1939 - 45 Star, - Pacific Star, - 1939-45 Australian Service Medal, -War Medal. Rising Sun Collar badges x 2. Brass buttons (1 button missing lower front) -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - WW1 Medal, 1914 - 1920 Victory Medal Pte W. J. Baird (Service No: 5994), 192?
Medal issued to Australian Military Personnel who served between 1914 and 1919HighGold coloured round medal with a multicoloured ribbon (Purple, dark blue, light blue, green, yellow and orange colours.Front:- Angel. Rear: The Great War for Civilization. Rim: - 5594. Pte. W.J. Baird. 14th Bn. A.I.F -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - British War Medal, British War Medal issued to Pte William John Baird. Service No:- 5994, 192??
Medal issued to Australian Service Personnel after WW1HighRound British War Medal. Silver colour. Blue, black, white and orange coloured ribbon issued to all Commonwealth Service personnel.Front:- Portrait of King George. Rear:- Man on a Horse. 1914. 1918. Rim:- 5994 Pte W J Baird 14 Bn A.I. F -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - B. Coombe Medal Case, Defence Department Australia, B. Coome 1914 -1919
Trio of medals issued to Australian Service personnel after WW1Medals issued to B. Coombe Service No: ??Wooden Display Case containing 3 WW1 Medals: 1914-15 Star. British War Medal. 1914 -1919 Victory Medal belonging to B. Coombe Service No: ??Front: B. Coombe 1914 - 1919 Back: B. Coombe. Dad's Medals. 1914 - 1919wooden display case containing 3 medals -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Wounded on Active Service Bar, Wounded on Active Service Bar presented to William John Baird Service No: 5994
... Wounded on Active Service Bar Australian Defence Department ...Brass stripe or bar awarded to Australian Service personnel while on Active ServiceSignificantThin brass barFront: Service wounded stripe. ss. Ltd-8 No 4 Prov Pat -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Returned from Active Service Badge WW1, Returned from Active Service badge. AIF. Belonging to Mr??? Service No:- 251845
... . " Rim:- Issued by Dept. of Defence. Returned from Active Service... Service Badge WW1. Australian Defence Department ...Returned from Active Service badges were issued to all Australian service personnel who saw active service. Issued to Mr ??? Service No:- 251845SignificantRound badge with crown on top. Brass. Front centre:- Rising sun emblem with AIF underneath. " Rim:- Issued by Dept. of Defence. Returned from Active Service. Rear:- 251845. Amour Sydney -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals Minatures
39-45 Star, Pacific Star Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal Minaturesmedals -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals - R.P.Percy
MEDALS, SET OF FIVE individual medals. Aust. Service Medal 1939 - 45, War Medal 1939-45, Defence Medal, Africa Star, 1939-45 Starmedals, ww2, army -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Medically Unfit, c1915
History / Summary This badge was issued to people of military age who had volunteered for active service outside Australia since 1 July 1915, but had been certified by an authorised Medical Officer as medically unfit to do so.Circular badge with two loops on back. Pin missing.Around circumference of badge, Volunteer for active service , below coat of Arms, Medically Unfit. Next line , Issued by Department of Defence. Back, 58682ww1, badge -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Match box holder, 1942 hand-made
Darwin was bombed by Japanese fighter bombers from Feb 1942 until Nov 1943. On 19 February 1942 Darwin itself was bombed. Japanese fighters and bombers attacked the port and shipping in the harbour twice during the day, killing 252 Allied service personnel and civilians. On 3 March Broome, in Western Australia, was strafed. In succeeding months air attacks were made on many towns in northern Australia including Wyndham, Port Hedland and Derby in Western Australia, Darwin and Katherine in the Northern Territory, Townsville and Mossman in Queensland, and Horn Island in the Torres Strait. Despite popular fears these raids were not the precursor to an invasion but they did serve to interrupt the use of Darwin's port facilities. The raids also tied up anti aircraft defences and air force units that would have otherwise been sent to more forward areas. The Bombing of Darwin www.awm.gov.auFolded metal to cover a match box top and bottom and one side. Would leave one side of the box exposed to strike a match. Lettering on top and bottom created by letter punchFront: Zero Mitsubishi Fighter Shot down over Darwin 19/2/1942 Back: From Frank to Dad.ww2, souvenir, darwin -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Set of Medals
Set of medals issued at the end of WW2 to personnel who served in the Pacific theatre of war between September 1939 and September 1945. See: www.defence.gov.au Defence honours and awards, WW2 for details. Pte McGregor was born in Gisborne.Set of four medals awarded to Pte W J McGregor in individual presentation boxes. Each medal has a ribbon and pin attached. A plaque displays Pte W J McGregor's record of service.Each box has the name of the medal written on the lid.The medals, 1939-45 Star and the Pacific Star each has vx102441 W J McGregor engraved on the back. The War Medal 1939-45 and the Australia Service Medal 1939-45 are both engraved on the rim with vx102441 WJ McGregor. pte w j mcgregor, ww2 service medals -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HOWARD AND VIOLET JOLLEY COLLECTION: VARIOUS PAPERS
Papers relate to Violet Jolley's father. [a] Photocopy of Richard Albert Collinson Signing up for WW1 paper [ Attestation Paper for Service Abroad] signed 17/8/ 1914, Red stamped capital letters DECEASED. [b] Photocopy of unsigned application form to Cape Helles Memorial, Part 111 [Brooks -Crook] Military Missing on Land, relating to Sergt Richard Albert Collinson. [c] Photocopy of Consignment Receipt from Defence Department re R A Collinson Medals, signed Violet Collinson.bendigo, history, aviation 1920s. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - RAY SMITH COLLECTION: LEGENDS OF THE ANZAC COIN COLLECTION
... - 1975, Australian Operational Service Medal, Australian Defence... Ramage and the Australian Government Department of Defence. Coins ...The 2017 Official Coin Collection – Legends of the Anzacs: Medals of Honour – commemorates 14 significant military honours (both Imperial and Australian honours) awarded to Australians throughout the 100 years of Anzac. This folder contains all 14 coins released as part of the News Corp program including the 4 unique issue 25 cent coins. Each coin design explores a different medal and the stories behind them, inspired by images supplied by the Australian War Memorial, Gary Ramage and the Australian Government Department of Defence. Coins presented in a card, which can be housed in the display folder. The themes featured in this collection include: Twenty Five Cent Coins: Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Medal for Gallantry, George Cross. Twenty Cent Coins: Star of Gallantry, Distinguished Service Cross, Nursing Service Cross, Military Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Victory Medal, 1939 - 1945 Star, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Australian Operational Service Medal, Australian Defence Medal.military, world war 2, legends of the anzac -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Manual, H E Daw, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, 1941
Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.72-page manual provided to air raid wardens following their training during the Second World War. The booklet was issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria. Fourth Edition, 1941second world war 1939-1945, second world war - air raid precautions, air raid precautions - manuals, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Warden: Mr. S.J. Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew, 1939-1945
Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Small blue covered certificate identifying Mr. S. Gare, 5 Bowen Street Kew as an Air Raid Warden.arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.)