Leonard John Hudson was born in Prahran and moved to Castlemaine in his early years At the beginning of the war was refused entry to the services due to his "reserved occupation" as a motor mechanic working on farm machinery At night he worked as a machinist for Thompson's Foundry machining breech blocks for 25 pound field guns. (image) Eventually he was granted enlistment into the R.A.A.F. into 7 Airfield Construction Squadron as a Leading Aircraftsman 156990 and was sent to Milne Bay with the unit to build the air strip.As one of few diesel mechanics he was often required to assist the US troops with their maintenance problems at various sites in or near New Guinea. Rare surviving images of 7 ACS newsletter Hand coloured photograph of L. J. Hudson in RAAF tropical uniform 1944 Copies of the "Spruiker" Magazine illustrations from August 1945 published at Milne Bay by 7ACS (7th Airfield Construction Squadron) Photograph of 25lb. Field Gun at Thompsons Foundry Pages from Photo Album showing L. J. Hudson in uniform at Castlemaine (one with his wife R. J. Hudson ) and at Milne Bay7 acs, 7 a.c.s., milne bay, thompsons foundry, field gun, l. hudson, len hudson, castlemaine, 25 pound field gun, hudson, spruiker, 7th airfield construction squadron

RMS ORSOVA (1909-1936) R.M.S.ORSOVA made the first of what would be seventy voyages to Australia in 1909. During the First World War she was used as a troopship, carrying Australian soldiers to various theatres of war. She survived being torpedoed in the English Channel in 1917, and resumed commercial service to Australia for the Orient Line in 1919. In 1933, ORSOVA was converted to a tourist class ship and finally served briefly as a cruise ship before being scrapped in 1936. (Photo c.1909)RMS ORSOVA (1909-1936) The liner RMS ORSOVA, built for the Orient Steam Navigation Co at John Brown & Co's Clydebank Shipyard,had accommodation for 1076 passengers, the 12,000-ton liner had 100,000 cubic feet of refrigerated cargo space. Sepia Photograph showing R.M.S. ORSOVA. Rectangular in shape.R.M.S. ORSOVA Orient Line 12.036 Tons-14.000 Horse Powermigrant ships,troop carring ships,lara r.s.l.

A collection of RAAF aircraft laminated images which briefly describe the type of aircraft.Mostly Laminated photos of RAAF AircraftBrief description of various aircraft used by the RAAF

Collection of diary notes, light hearted observations and photos kept by the Flying Instructors of "A" FlightBooklet 9 pages. Plastic coverDoings at Nhill. With No.1 OTU. (operational training unit) Dec 1941 - Feb 1942various authors, instructors otu no.1

This camera belonged to Stan Guilfoyle who was a wireless operator air gunner (WAG) here at Nhill Air Navigation School, December 1943.This item is of great significance being here at the air school during it's operation. Some of the photos in Kevin O'Reilly's book In Just Five Years were taken with this camera. Folding Kodak Camera, metal casing with paper concertina folding body and lens assembly, comes with leather carry case. Has various lens adjusters and a scribing pin attached.Kodamatic, No.1 Pocket Kodak Special, Made in USA by Kodak Company Rochester NY, 26980camera, kodak, guilfoyle, stan guilfoyle, wag,

Alex Stone was in the 67th (Bendigo) Infantry.1. Photo of a framed larger picture. Pic shows a machine gunner in seated position, other soldiers in various poses. Two horses with kit are in the background. The original frame had green border. 2. Photo of an officer on a dark coloured horse. He is wearing a slouch hat and Sam Browne Belt. In the background are white "A" shape tents.1. The caption under 6664.1P is "Gisborne - encampment 1913". 2. Written on the rear is "Alex Stone". passchendaele barracks trust, 67 battalion

Series of photos of towns and churches in northern France that were relevant to various battles in WW1.1. B & W photo of tower circa 1431 in Rouen France. 2. B & W picture of Church gate at Eglise Saint-Maclou in Rouen France. 3. B & W photo of French chapel - :La Chapelle De Caestre in Northern France. 4. B & W photo of Church in Neve - Berquin, a town in Northern France.1. Titled - "Rouen - Tour De Fut Enfernee Jeanne D'Arc". 2. Titled - "Rouen - Escalier Des Orgues De L'eglise Saint - Maclou". 3. Titled - "La Chapelle De Caestre". 4. Titled - "La Guerre Dans Le Nord"passchendaele barracks trust, postcards, ww1, france

This collection of 20 photos was most likely taken in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, in 1989. The photos were mainly taken in the Camera, Contacting Printing BARCRO and Production Control work areas, as well as outside the buildings. Although these photos are not annotated most personnel are positively identified. This is a set of 20 photographs of Lithographic Squadron and staff from other squadrons undertaking various tasks at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1989. The photographs were on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) and .2P - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: WO1 Peter Coombes, WO2 Steve Egan. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: WO2 Rob Bogumil, unidentified, SGT Frank Lenane, SGT Gary Kerr. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L/CPL Darren Maher. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: WO2 Peter Imeson, Terry King, unidentified. .6)- Photo, black & white, 1989, CPL Kevin Berry. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1989, WO2 Steve Egan. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: WO2 Rob Bogumil, SGT Gary Kerr, CPL Peter Swandale, SGT Dale Hudson. .9) to .12) - Photo, black & white, 1989, SPR Dave Scott. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1989, unidentified. .14) to .15) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: WO2 Steve Egan, CPL Stuart Ridge. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: SSGT Russ Mollenhauer, SGT Laurie Justin. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L to R: CPL Jeff Webb, SPR Syd Anstee. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1989, CPL Darren Maher. .19) - Photo, black & white, 1989, SPR Joyce Gray. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1989, L/CPL Mark McCullough.No personnel are identifiedroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho

This collection of 14 photos was most likely taken in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, in 1990. The photos were mainly taken in the Camera, Contacting Printing BARCRO and Production Control work areas, as well as outside the buildings. Although these photos are not annotated most personnel are positively identified. This is a set of 14 photographs of Lithographic Squadron and staff from other squadrons undertaking various tasks at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1990. The photographs were on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1990, Damien Cole .2) - Photo, black & white, 1990, L to R: SGT Keith Quinton, CAPT Bill Jones. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1990, Andrew Morrison-Evans. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1990, John Bragg. .5)- Photo, black & white, 1990, CPL Stuart Ridge. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1990, Ken Delmenico. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1990, Ken Labouchardiere. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1990, CPL Peter Dillon. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1990, L to R: WO1 Ralph Chant, SSGT Rhys De Laine. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1990, CPL Darren Maher. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1990, CPL John ‘Flash’ Anderson. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1990, L to R: CPL SGT Gary Kerr, CPL Lance Strudwick, SGT Dale Hudson. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1990, LT Craig Hersant and Alf. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1990, MAJ Bob Coote.No personnel are identifiedroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho

Refers to the service of LAC Lance & Percy Coates.This is a booklet with a light cardboard cover, fastened with 2 staples. On the front is an underside view of a spitfire in flight. (Probably an MK1). It has RAF roundels. The phrase "Whose plane is that?" is printed in red ink. The phrase "Aircraft Identification" is in white ink. Inside are 53 pages of Aircraft photos, data and charts of the various warring nations. The front cover has a rubber stamp of McGills Agency, Melbourne.ww2, aircraft

This handbook provided comprehensive technical information principally to the lithographic technician and to other Royal Australian Survey Corps technical trades. Part 1 comprised technical descriptions and photos of lithographic equipment used in military map production. Part 2 provided various tables such as printing sizes conversion tables. Part 3 provided technical guidance on the stipples and screens utilised in the map reproduction process. Part 4 detailed the Pantone Matching System printing colours for map and chart products. Part 5 was a Glossary of Lithographic Technical Terms.Army Survey Regiment Manual/handbook with a manilla cover comprising approximately 100 pages. The pages in the document are in black and white paper providing technical information and photograph identifying lithographic equipment and other information to lithographic technicians. Printed on standard paper bound by a by a black plastic spiral spline.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army svy regt, asr, army survey regiment

This was reasonably common thing to have a photo inset done by Soldiers. Photo inset re; Albert Edward Corrie, pre war he was a Postal employee. Enlisted 25.7.1940 Regt No VX47191 age 30 years, 27.7.1940 he was posted to 7th Div Postal Unit, embark for Eygpt 15.9.1940, hospital at sea 10.10.1940 with Otitis Media, on deck again 13.10.1940, During his time in the Middle East he had various Postal transfers including HQ AIF Postal, he rose through the ranks to W.O 2 by 18.2.1942, disembark Australia 7.8.1942, then two more overseas postings, NG 2.11.1942 - 9.2.1943, posted to 6th Div Postal Unit25.9.1943, NG 29.12.1944 - 7.8.1945, discharged from the 2nd AIF 5.9.1945. Total overseas service 1014 days.Post card “Palestine Currency Board” Five Palestine pounds A88509, in English and Arabic script, card has inset for a personal photo being Albert Corrie, dated 1029.On rear, “With best of love from Albert”palestine, currency, post cards

Newspaper with general information of the Second World War including stories of various campaigns and political articles. There is a racing guide for the Flemington races.Yellowing newspaper, four pages, small photo on front page"Special New Britain Edition" "Guinea Gold" "Vol.2. No. 100 In The Field, Saturday, Febuary 26, 1944" "NOT FOR SALE"newspaper, headlines, photo

.1) General information of WW2, various campaigns, political and sports. pg.3 3 photos of well known young film actresses. Pg.4 Ginger Meggs cartoon comic strip. .2) Newspaper with general information of WW2 campaigns and political items.1) Yellowing newspaper of 8 pages, small photo on front page. .2) Yellowing newspaper of 4 pages, 2 small photos on front page..1) Guinea Gold Northern Edition (America) Vol.2 No136 In the Field, Sunday April 2, 1944. .2) Guinea Gold Special New Britain Edition Vol.2 No.127. In the Field, Friday March 24, 1944.guinea gold, newspaper, 1944, sports news, politics, ww2

The Album contains photos in Japan, soldiers messes, accommodation, tourism, soldiers in groups. Item relating to Frank “Dinky” Dean BEM, his photo is on first page on the right, refer Cat No 124.2 for service details.Photo Album, blue fabric covers, 24 pages making 48 double sided, front cover has sewn on crown with scroll under, all in various colours.Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces”albums, photos, bcof, japan

Items in collection relating to J.A McDonald. refer 2481.2Photo’s, B & W, various sizes taken in the Islands during WW2, numbered on rear 1 - 9 plus sheet .10) gives description of the photo’s.As per .10)photo’s, islands, ww2

Refer to 4575P, service of Doug Dean. See Museum staff for description of each photo.Each photo is B & W. They show various scenes from the Siege of Tobruk (Including enemy aiircraft). They include a Mess queue, Stuhas, bomb, blasts, campsite in a wadi, shipwrecks in harbour, including the "Liguria", flak, Blasted buildings, inc 2/4 AGH>There are no inscriptions on any of the photos.photographs, ww2, tobruk

Cards sent by troops to Australia from various locations overseasGreeting Cards collected and or sent by australian soldiers whilst serving overseas during world war oneGreeting Cards Coloured black and white photos Greeting cards with cartoon characters, flowers and animals. Black and white photos of troops and picture scenes of famous placesgreeing cards lara mcintyre soldiers

Collection of World War One PhotosCollection of Post/Greeting cards collected by a Lara family from World War OneDark Blue Photo album A3 (20 Pages) containing greeting cards/photos taken during the the First World War. Some cards are coloured. Cards show various scenes from England, Belgium, Malta, Sudan, Egypt and AthensNo inscriptions or marking on the covergreeting post cards album brussels athens egypt sudan cartoon

29 various badges, buttons from assorted armies are attached to the German belt. The belt and assorted items were souvenired by John Stanley Howlett. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos. German webbing belt bearing a souvenir collection of 29 various buttons and badges from assorted armies.On belt buckle: Gott Mit Unsmilitary history, uniforms, souvenirs, buttons, costume accessories - haberdashery

.1) War damage Albert .2) War damage Albert .3) War damage Albert .4) Village scene Native .5) British soldiers in dug outs, colour .6) War damage Hotel De Ville Arras The cards are part of a collection re J S HOWLETT. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) - .6) Photo cards of war damage at various sites in different theatres of war.Postcards written in either ink or pencil.documents, postcards, military history, bombardment damage, ruins

Herbert Trangmar ALLAN, refer Cat No 2755.4 for his extensive service records and awards. .3) Taken during his appointment to Headquarters of the Command & Staff School, 2nd Military District. .7) Col H T ALLAN former commander of the Pacific Islands Regiment. .10) See newspaper articles 3046.52 & 3046.53 a., b., c. .11) - .14) See newspaper articles 3046.52 & 3046.53 a., b., c. .16) The flap staff was donated by the Royal Papua & New Guinea Constabulary. See newspaper articles 3046.52 & 3046.53 a., b., c. Th photos are of various sizes with an average as per the size field. .1) Black & white full length photo of Capt Herbert T ALLAN, 17th Battalion, in Australian Army uniform from WWI, location unknown. .2) Black & white studio portrait of Herbert T ALLAN in suit & tie. Photo is mounted on cream card with a khaki border. Photo is secured in a cream card folder. .3) Black & white photo of a group of Australian Army Officers in uniform. Front row seated, rear / middle rows standing. Herbert T ALLAN seated front row 2nd from right. Headquarters of Command & Staff School in background. .4) Black & white photo of a battalion of soldiers marching down a street with sloped rifles & fixed bayonets. Battalion led by an Officer most likely to be Herbert T ALLAN. Solder on horseback in foreground. Civilian observers line the street. .5) Black & white photo of an Australian Army Officer, most likely Herbert T ALLAN, standing in front of a tent in New Guinea. .6) Black & white photo of Col Herbert T ALLAN seated, taken in New Guinea. .7) Black & white photo of Col H T ALLAN talking to 3 New Guinea natives who are possibly former members of the Pacific Islands Regiment. .8) Black & white photo of Col H T ALLAN & his New Guinean driver in an Australian Base Command jeep. .9) Black & white photo of New Guinean spectators at the opening of the Rabaul Ex-Servicemen's Club. .10) Black & white photo of Col Herbert T ALLAN with a group of PNG Ex-Servicemen. All are wearing medals. To the immediate left of Col Herbert T ALLAN is Raymond Martin, Club President. On wall behind is a rifle donated by Capt R CLAMMER of Rabaul Police. .11) Black & white photo of a presentation table to the Rabaul Ex-Servicemen, by the New Britain Boy Scouts. Club President, Raymond Martin is receiving the table with Colonel Herbert T ALLAN looking on. .12) Black & white photo of Rabaul Ex-Servicemen's Club President, Raymond Martin making a speech at the Club's opening with Colonel Herbert T ALLAN, a Naval Officer & a group looking on. Group is in front of PNG Rabaul Branch of Native Ex-Servicemen's Association building. .13) Black & white photo of the parade of PNG Ex-Servicemen, Boy Scouts & spectators at the opening of the Rabaul Ex-Servicemen's Club. .14) Black & white photo of Colonel Herbert T ALLAN inspecting a parade of PNG Ex-Servicemen at the opening of the Rabaul Ex-Servicemen's Club. .15) Black & white photo of the official party at the opening of the Papua & New Guinea Rabaul Branch Native Ex-Servicemen's Club. .16) Black & white photo of Colonel Herbert T ALLAN raising the Australian flag in front of a parade of PNG Ex-Servicemen, Boy Scouts & spectators at the opening of the Rabaul Ex-Servicemen's Club. .1) Handwritten on back: Armistice Day Nov 11th 1918. Hence the smile. .2) Printed on folder front: Portrait study by Howard Harris. Handwritten on back: Blue Allan. .3) On front: Handwritten 'X' below H T ALLAN. On back: Stamp of S J Hood photographer detailing order No 1. .5) Handwritten in pencil on back: Return to I Marsh Woolgoolga. .6) Stamped in blue ink on back: Photograph No MH 75552 Supplied by Military History Section (SD?) General? LHQ For official purpose ONLY NOT TO BE PUBLISHED .7) Stamped in blue ink on back: Photograph No MH 75553 Supplied by Military History Section (SD?) General? LHQ For official purpose ONLY NOT TO BE PUBLISHED Handwritten in pencil on back: Return to I Marsh Woolgoolga. .8) Stamped in blue ink on back: Photograph No MH 75556 Supplied by Military History Section (SD?) General? LHQ For official purpose ONLY NOT TO BE PUBLISHED photographs, articles, pacific, new guinea

See Cat No 3504P a connection to Warick JOHANSON. See also Cat No 3506.23 x loose sepia photos with album. .11) Postcard photo. Items are of various sizes. .2) “ Handwritten inscriptions on back” .22) Labeled: “Taken outside our tent March 1944” .23) Labeled: “Entrance to our living room April '44”photography-photographs, military history - army

Refer Cat No 3911 re Millington.The Call To Arms 1939 certificate presented to L G MILLINGTON by citizens of Axedale & Districts. Photo of King George between Union Jack & Australian flags at top. Cream background with various badges, green leaf border, mounted on dark green border. Tan wooden frame, glass front, white cardboard backing & wire hanging strap. Bottom RHS signatures by: Chairman, Hon Secretary on 28.6.1946 In black texta on backing: B HOPGOODcertificate, shire, axedale

Photograph depicts the type of Lancaster bomber flown by F. G. Davey. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record. Photo - Black & white, depicting a Lancaster heavy bomber being loaded with bombs. Ten personnel engaged in various tasks.On back handwritten in pencil: "Lancaster with bombs. Crosses denote number of missions". On back stamped in blue ink: "Supplied by Central Press Photos Ltd. Incorporating Central News Illustrations Service. 119 Fleet Street London E.C.4"lancasters, raaf

Six of the photos pertain to the 38th Battalion in the years 1938 - 1940 at camps Mt Martha and Balcombe, one says Ballarat, five photos are possibly post 1945 of the 38th Batt band, one name is mentioned “ Band Master Sgt Leslie Mervyn SimmonsCollection of photographs, B & W, various sizes, some on backing.All items were written on the back, black or green pen.photography, 38th battalion

This collection of leaflets were enclosed in various Volumes of the First to the Sixth years of the war in pictures. Refer Cat No 4184.6.1)- .2) Leaflet, Life and times of Winston Churchill, folded, exterior orange colour, B & W print, interior white with black & orange print with white photo. .3) .4) Leaflet, The Sun News Pictorial, folded, white paper with black print. .5) - .6) Leaflet, The first year, the second year of the war in pictures, .5) cream colour, .6) green colour both B & W print. .7) - .8) Envelopes, paper, beige colour stamped “Inscriptions”. .9 - .10) War map Section. Page of a newspaper, folded, beige colour black print. .7) & .8) Hand written on both slightly different, “Reg RUNCIMAN Rutherford St Swanhill”, .8) has “8 JL 42”leaflets, advertising

A collection of “Photographs of our Fighting Forces are mainly the work of the Official photographers attached to various services”Album, hard cover, dark green buckram, front cover has Coat of Arms of Australia in gold print, fly leaf front, back and end papers grey embossed heavy weight paper, 104 pages, plain mottled grey colour, illustrated B & W photographs on Matt photo paper.albums military, history, photograhy,

Book, soft cover, gold background cover with black & white photo of Field Marshal Montgomery. Precis of the book by news writers on back cover in black & white. 192 pages, cut edges, black & white. Illustrated with various maps.“6/-“sticker on front cover.book, montgomery, el alamein

Soft cover booklet, white with red maple leaf images scattered over. Illustrated with black & white photos, four pages with a statistic card at end of the various air force involvement RCAF, RAF, RAAF, RNAT. 50th Anniversary of air training scheme.Black bar at top: Reprint: “Commonwealth Air Training Plan” Bottom: “Image Canada”training, booklet, canada