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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Solution, Inhalant
... mornington-peninsula The front side of the cardboard packet has ...Small cardboard packet containing 10 glass Ampoules of Ammonia Inhalant Solution (Aromatic). These were for field use and intended to be used as 'smelling salts'. These were carried by a RAN rating during the Vietnam conflict. The rear side of the cardboard packet has instructions and an illustration showing how the inhalant is to be administered.The front side of the cardboard packet has the following printing in black ink: "FSN 6505-106-0875" "AMMONIA INHALANT SOLUTION, AROMATIC, Ampuls, 1/3 cc." "1 PACKAGE (of 10 Ampuls)" "LOT NO. 152" "Contr. Medical Supply Company, Rockford, Ill." "Mfr. Elanco Products Co., Indianapolis, Ind." -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Set, Coin
... mornington-peninsula The box is inscibed in gold lettering ...Square hinged box inscribed on lid 'Anzac Commemoration 1926'. The box is covered with a thin, black leather-like material. The box is lined with cloth. The lower section of the box is lined with a mid-blue cloth which is imprinted, in silver, with the map of Australia in which five English farthings have been set. The coins are in the formation of the Southern Cross with a silver star shape around each farthing. The underside of the box lid has dark blue gathered satin lining. The coins are in uncirculated condition and are loose. The box is damaged.The box is inscibed in gold lettering with the following: "Anzac Commemoration 1926" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photographs, Ex-Servicewomen
... mornington-peninsula One photograph is inscribed on the rear ...Set of two black and white photographs of the Victorian RSL Peninsula Ex-Servicewomens Sub Branch marching in a ceremonial march past. The photographs were taken Sunday, 9th, November, 1997. Other women's ex-para military units can be seen in the photograph indicating that it was most likely a march to commemorate Remembrance Day.One photograph is inscribed on the rear with the following: "Peninsula Ex Service Womens Reunion 9 Nov 97" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Flag
... mornington-peninsula A small flag taken from an Indonesian Sergeant ...A small flag taken from an Indonesian Sergeant during the Malaysian Indonesian 'confrontation' in 1965. The flag was taken by an Australian, N Lloyd. The flag is a small banner style with tapes on the masthead side for attachment. The flag is made from a linen material. The uper half of the flag is red and the lower half white. There are three, five pointed, white stars on the right hand half of the flag. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Identification Tag
... mornington-peninsula WW2 identification tag made of aluminium ...WW2 identification tag made of aluminium. This identification tag belonged to Private Roy Milton Blood, service number VX145207, 2/12th Australian Infantry Battalion, 2nd AIF. Blood enlisted in Dubbo, NSW on the 29th September, 1943 and was discharged on 19h February, 1947. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Flask, Gunpowder, ca early 20th century
... mornington-peninsula An old Curtis's and Harvey's Gunpowder flask ...An old Curtis's and Harvey's Gunpowder flask. The flask is made of red painted metal (possibly tin). The cap is missing from the flask. This is marked with an additional label indicating that it was distributed by the Victorian agents, McMicking and Co (?). -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, "Guide to Knitting"
... mornington-peninsula The booklet front page has the following text ...Small booklet produced by the Australian Comforts Fund, Victorian Division, with instructions for knitting twelve different woollen items of clothing intended for defence personnel on active service. The booklet is dated July, 1941 and has twenty pages.The booklet front page has the following text: "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND", "Victorian Division", "Guide to Knitting" and a list of the twelve items that are included. The "A.C.F." symbol is featured in a red, six pointed star. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Readings and Prayers for Members of ARMY WOMEN'S SERVICES
... mornington-peninsula The book front cover is printed ...Pocket book size with thick, buff, paper cover imprinted with red lettering and the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. Example of the Readings and Prayers book that is issued to Australian Army Women's Services personnel during World War 2 by the Australian Army Chaplains' Department. The book has 176 pages of suggested readings and prayers for a variety of different occasions. The book was produced ca 1944.The book front cover is printed with the following text in deep red: "Readings and Prayers for Members of ARMY WOMEN'S SERVICES", "Issued by the Australian Army Chaplains' Department". There is an Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge at the top of the page and an Australian Army Chaplains' badge at the bottom. The book has the reference number "A.A.B. 35". -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Sharpening Stone
... mornington-peninsula A honing stone used for sharpening the cutting ...A honing stone used for sharpening the cutting edge of steel bladed pocket knives or razor blades. The stone was issued to service personnel during World War 2. This stone was issued ca 1940. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Set, Spoons
... mornington-peninsula Presentation box containing a set of three ...Presentation box containing a set of three silver spoons presented to Doctor J F Akeroyd by the Frankston Branch of the R.S.S.&A.I.L.A. These spoons are labelled the "LEADSWINGER TROPHY" and were presented by the golf section of the club on the 13th June, 1955. The set consists of a silver jam spoon with the depiction of a golfer in enamel, and two sugar spoons with the depiction of crossed rifles and a target in enamel. The box is covered in a blue leather material and is lined with white silk. There is a brss clip to close the box. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, E. W. Lins
... mornington-peninsula Collection, E. W. Lins ... -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, unknown
... mornington-peninsula A WW2 servicemans pocket size record book which ...A WW2 servicemans pocket size record book which has been recovered with a plain, buff coloured cardboard. The book contains detailed records relating to Private Edwin Walter Gillbee, service number VX135249 of the Second AIF. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Demobilization Procedure Book
... mornington-peninsula A WW2 servicemans pocket size Demobilization ...A WW2 servicemans pocket size Demobilization Procedure Book issued by the Australian Military Forces. The book has a buff coloured cardboard cover and bears the reference AAB 87. The book contains demobilization records relating to Private Edwin Walter Gillbee, service number VX135249 of the Second AIF. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, Advanced Cooking
... mornington-peninsula A printed handbook, with illustrations, produced ...A printed handbook, with illustrations, produced by the Australian Army Catering Corps as a training manual and for cooks to use as a reference. The handbook contains details and instructions relating to food preparation. The handbook is covered with a buff coloured cardboard cover. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Pre-Discharge Information and Check List
... mornington-peninsula A printed book produced by the Australian Army ...A printed book produced by the Australian Army as a guide to service personnel leaving the Army. The handbook contains details of entitlements and instructions relating to applying for entitlements. The book also has a check list to assist users. The handbook is covered with a buff coloured cardboard cover. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Lest We Forget
... mornington-peninsula The booklet is entitled "Lest We Forget" and has ...A commemorative booklet about the role of nurses, in particular the nurses of the Australian Army Nursing Service, during WW2. The booklet has a light cardboard cover of buff colour and contains 28 pages. This booklet was published as a fund raiser for the "Centaur" War Nurses Memorial Fund.The booklet is entitled "Lest We Forget" and has the Red Cross symbol surrounded by an olive wreath printed, in colour, on the cover. There is an image of the hospital ship Centaur superimposed on the Red Cross symbol. Beneath the wreath there are the words ""CENTAUR" MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP". The words "AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE" are printed across the bottom of the cover page and the price was 2/-. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Identification Tag
... mornington-peninsula WW2 identification tag made of aluminium ...WW2 identification tag made of aluminium. This identification tag belonged to Driver Dorothy Margaret Fullerton, service number VF515848, of the Australian Womens Army Service. Fullerton enlisted in Melbourne, Victoria on the 3rd May, 1944 and was discharged on 26th February, 1946. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir Ashtray
... mornington-peninsula Stamped with the inscription "MV DORSETSHIRE ...Souvenir ashtray made from a metal alloy materaial (probably Aluminium). The ashtray is in the form of a ships wheel and has a central circular insert which is stamped "MV DORSETSHIRE". Stamped with the inscription "MV DORSETSHIRE" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dressing, Shell
... mornington-peninsula A packaged shell dressing carried by World War 2 ...A packaged shell dressing carried by World War 2 service personnel. This example was used by British RAF Regiment personnel training for airfield guard duties during the 1950s. The dressing is contained within a waterproof cover, giving instructions to open and directions for use. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dressing, Shell
... mornington-peninsula A packaged shell dressing carried by World War 2 ...A packaged shell dressing carried by World War 2 service personnel. This example was used by British RAF Regiment personnel training for airfield guard duties during the 1950s. The dressing is contained within a waterproof cover, giving instructions to open and directions for use. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dressing, Bandage
... mornington-peninsula A packaged compressed khaki bandage used ...A packaged compressed khaki bandage used by British RAF Regiment personnel training for airfield guard duties during the 1950s. The dressing is contained within a paper package. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dressing, Wound
... mornington-peninsula A packaged medicated wound dressing carried ...A packaged medicated wound dressing carried by World War 2 service personnel. This example was used by British RAF Regiment personnel training for airfield guard duties during the 1950s. The dressing is packaged in a brown paper cover, giving instructions to open and directions for use. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cream, Face Paint
... mornington-peninsula The container has the following printed in black ...Small container of AUSTCAM camouflague face paint supplied by the Australian Department of Defence during the Vietnam conflict. The plastic container is Army jungle green and in the form of a small rectangular resealable container with a tight fitting lid. The container has a mirror on the inside of the lid and is divided into three sections. The face paint is coloured dark green, light olive green and brown and all are unused. The container has the following printed in black ink "WARNING KEEP OUT OF EYES", "AUSTCAM", PAINT FACE CAMOUFLAGUE", "NSN 6850-66-130-0172", "MILITARY SUNSCREEN" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass
... mornington-peninsula The compass lid has the following stamping ...Compass used by Australian Army personnel during the Vietnam conflict. This compass has a circular alloy metal body with a hingeing lid of the same material painted in drab jungle green.The compass lid has the following stamping: "ENGINEER", "DIRECTIONAL COMPASS" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... mornington-peninsula boer war anglo boer war transvaal pretoria south ...Lord Robert's victorious British armies raise the Union Jack flag at the Transvaal Republic Parliament building after the occupation of Pretoria on June 6th 1900 during the second Anglo Boer War.boer war, anglo boer war, transvaal, pretoria, south africa, -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Air Raid Precautions
... mornington-peninsula Printed notice, refer to scanned image attached ...Printed notice issued during the World War 2 period by the Shire of Frankston and Hastings Council with the approval of the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence (Victoria). This notice provides citizens with instructions to be followed in the event of enemy air raids. Details including addresses and contact information are included. The notice is printed on a heavy weight paper material.Printed notice, refer to scanned image attached to this record. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Beret
... mornington-peninsula no markings present Beret, dark green, wool ...Beret, dark green, wool, complete with regiment badge no markings present -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Cloth
... mornington-peninsula The following inscription is embroidered ...Mauve coloured embroidered silk cloth with yellow fringing on all four sides. Embroidered with the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge the Australian and British flags surrounded by a plant with flowers in green and blue threads. There is also small cellophane pocket with an embroidered border on three sides which would hold a photograph. The cloth has an off-white material backing attached. Dated 1940, WW2. The following inscription is embroidered on the cloth: "Happy Xmas", "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" and "Palestine 1940" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Cloth
... mornington-peninsula The following inscription is embroidered ...Light green coloured embroidered silk cloth with yellow fringing on all four sides. Embroidered with the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge the Australian and British flags surrounded by a plant with flowers in brown and orange threads. There is also small cellophane pocket with an embroidered border on three sides which would hold a photograph. The cloth has an off-white material backing attached. Dated 1940, WW2. The following inscription is embroidered on the cloth: "Happy Xmas", "Palestine 1940" and "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Cloth
... mornington-peninsula The embroidered inscription is "To My Darling ...Dark blue coloured embroidered satin like cloth with a white satin border on all four sides. Embroidered with the British flag, the British Military Police badge, the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces badge, and a scene depicting Mount Fuji and cherry blossom in thread of various colours. There is also an embroidered inscription. This rectangular cloth is a souvenir of the post World War 2 occupation of Japan and is dated 1947.The embroidered inscription is "To My Darling Mother From Peter Japan 1947"