The scroll relates to Sidney Charles Rowley No H1258, enlisted in the RAN on 14.6.1940 age 21 years, KIA 6.1.1945 while serving on HMAS Australia.Memorial scroll on light fawn coloured card, top has Coat of Arms with the letters “GVI RI” over. The following text in black and red relates to the death of a RAN Sailor in WW2.In red print, “Leading Seaman S.C.Rowley Royal Australian Navy”memorial scrolls, ran, hmas australia,

Fabric. WW2 Army uniform fabric( khaki cotton fabric with twill weave) connected with Alva J. Edwards (nee Hocking) VF397782. AWAS Administration Barracks. One Rou size.manchester - fabric, uniforms - military

Australian general T Blamey is on the LH side of photo.Sepia photograph of WW2 surrender of Japanese. Three crosses marking three people. See notes. Group of allied military personal watching? (Japanese) signing the surrender documents out on a table. Printed in pen across lower edge "Japanese Surrender". photographs, japanese, surrender 1945

A Collection of WW2 writing paper from the many organisations who supplied them for the troops. Also, envelopes, telegrams and greeting cards. A most valuable collection, probably the only collection in Australialiterature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

5 badges in total. 2 x RSL Women's auxiliary, 1 x Ringwood RSL Blood Donors, 1 x Returned from Active Service WW2, British Legion.

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Study showing uniform in late 1930sBlack and white photograph of Officer wearing peak cap, tunic with AIF collar badges, Sam Browne belt. leggings, boots and spurs. Probably 8th Light Horse at outbreak WW2

Hard cover with Jacket, HMAS Mk11. Has 200 pages with colour drawings of vessels and other Navy equipment/personnel. Book was published to present the work in WW2 of the ships and men of the RAN.

Relates to A.A.O.C. Armourers Course for "Sgt P.L. James". Refer Cat No 7446 for his service details.Standard lined note book full of handwritten notes in relation to the maintenance and use of various weapons in WW2. Includes some drawings of mechanisms. Book was stapled, had green cover and white paper. Type of front "Official use only" - "Department of the Army"a.a.o.c., armourers course

Wallace John Hilson VX73637 2nd AIF, enlisted 10.2.1942 age 21 years, discharged from the Army 12.11.1946 with the rank of Craftsman in 1st Aust Mech Equipment W/Shops. Refer Cat No 1516 for his Fathers details.Set of four WW2 medals brass plate mounted. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. British War Medal. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45.On all, “VX73637 W.J.Hilson”awards, medals ww2

Officers Mess had regular formal dinners. Formal Dinner programme outlining wines and options on food menu's. Date suggests occasion relates to Anniversary of D. Day landings in Europe on 6th June 1944.Fold out cardboard programme for formal dinner at Officer's Mess on 20th Anniv. of D. Day WW2. Yellow paper with emblem of Royal Australian Army Service Corps (RAASC). Folded once.Emblem of RAASC on front then following " 3 DIV COLUMN RAASC" - "OFFICERS MESS", "Formal Dinner" on Saturday 6th June 1944. Inside is a menu for night and pages 2 & 3.d. day, officers mess, passchendaele barracks trust

Made pre WW2, could have been used in WW2 and KoreaWooden Grips are attached to a single edge blade by four screws. Bayonet locking section has a clearing hole. The right hand grip is stamped with the number "2" indicating it is from the second Military District (N.S.W.) The blade curves up to a point. The blade is made of steel and has a full length fuller. It is complete with a leather and steel scabbard marked Mangovite 41. It is a Pattern 1907 Bayonet. The ricasso R.H.S. is marked with 24, broad arrow, and an X, which indicates sold out of service. The Ricasso L.H.S. is marked with a Kings Crown, 1907,and 39 RE

Jacket belongs to "DOHERTY Geoffrey" NX 73701. 2/6 Armoured Regiment Trousers - no name.1. Army Jacket, Khaki, woollen, 4 breast pockets. Four darkened metal buttons in centre. Rising Sun Badges on Collar - ACMF colour patch on shoulder, Tank unit. Gray felt backing, Sergeant's stripes. There are two holes on each epaulette for badge mounting. 2. Trousers, khaki woollen, these are NOT WW2. Long trousers, drab olive plastic buttons. 3. WW2 pattern belt webbing. It has been painted white - brass fittings.1. Inside is written NX 7301 DOHERTY G. 2. Nil 3. ABBOTT written inside.uniform, ww2, army, passchendaele barracks trust

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 193 page hardcover book telling the war story of Qantas Empire Airways. Illustrated with B & W photos and charts. Published in 1944 by Angus & Robertson Ltd. And printed by Bloxham and Chambers Pty Ltd, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2156 BEN'' on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf ''To Alec Chisholm, with the authors respects and regards. E Bennett- Bremner. Sydney 2/11/49''E. Bennett-Bremnerbooks, collections, history, alec h chisholm collection, e.bennett-bremner, qantas empire airways, flying boats, ww2.

1.& 2, Gaitors, webbing. Stained green - two straps - leather. Two brass buckles, old WW2 British pattern. 3. Belt, webbing. Stained green. Size large. Brass Buckles.1. & 2. Inside is stamped A. Chaloner (plus faint written as well). 3. CGCF ^ (1953) Large.post ww2, cmf

Nine black and white photos of staff and residents taken at White Hills Orphanage Langley Hall Bendigo. The photos belonged to Nurse Yvonne Summers (nee Gledhill) who worked at the orphanage during WW2.photograph, person

Black & white snapshot of a gravestone in Werhmont cemetery with aeroplane in relief.with inscription - Gravestone in Parish Cemetery of Wehrmont. The graves of most of the crew before re-interment took place after the war (WW2) ended.war memorials

A portrait of a Legatee that had rejoined to serve in the second World War. The caption for the photo has been lost. The portrait was in an album of photos taken in the 1940s (mostly 1945). A record of a legatee enlisting to serve in the second World War.Black and white portrait of a unnamed legatee who re-enlisted in WW2. Part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.legatee, portrait

WW11 significance Black frame red background, mounted four service medals and a photo in his naval uniform BLACK FRAME WITH RED BACKGROUND, Long Service and Good Conduct medal, War Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. AND A PHOTO IN HIS NAVAL UNIFORM. Born in MALTA 24th.December 1923. Serviced in WW2 in MALTA as a soldier with the SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY UNIT from 1939-1945. Later Emmanuel served in TOBRUK & TRIPOLI with the ROYAL NAVY. world war two, world war 2, world war ii, wwii, ww2, royal navy, malta, searchlight battery

This artwork was painted by Charlotte Rippert who was interned in Camp 3 with her whole family. The painting was painted in camp. Charlotte Rippert was a German Lutheran Missionary in Egypt, arrested as a security risk in Cairo, 1941. Transported on Queen Elizabeth to Australia and interned at Camp 3 1941-1945.Oil painting on Board (framed) - painting is of a farm scene with a large yellow-green tree in the centre-left with four other green trees and a farm and fence - in the background are hills against the skylineBack: 'Oil painting believed to be by Charlotte Rippert. Wedding gift to Otto Lobert in Camp 3, WW2. (One of a pair C3505) DONOR: Otto Lobert, Nov. 1993' charlotte rippert, otto lobert, mrs lobert, camp 3 weddings, queen elizabeth, camp 3 artwork

Short Battle Dress Jacket, not common in Australian Army in WW2. Issued to Albert Oliver in WW2.Short Khaki Battle jacket Metal Australia shoulder titles. No colour patches. Rising sun collar badges. Three blue service stripes on right lower sleeve.

Selarang Incident was where Japanese Forces pressured Allied POW's to sign "No Escape" promise on threat of death. Part of the collection of Lloyd Farrell. refer Cat No. 7889.4P.Series of photos of Commonwealth Defence soldiers based and camped at Selarang Garrison during Ww2. One photo of POW's includes a written description of the Selarang incident. Photos are of high concentrations of allied POW's in the square of the barracks.Nil on 1 to 3. 4. On top headed "Selarang Barracks 1942".changi prisoners, selarang, photographs

The unit in the photos appears to be an Australian Artilley unit.Photograph album heavy cardboard covers with black background with coloured image on front of a Japanese scene, there is also Mother of Pearl inlay. There are 36 pages with photos relating to service with Australian BCOF in Japan post WW2.Under one phot in ink, "Dave Heritage"album, photographs, bcof

VX10193 William J Sollory served with the AIF during the 2nd World War. This his 'Diary' for the month of September 1941.This 'Diary' is an original story of VX William J Sollory, September 1941.A Display Folder, clear front, blue back with see through plastic pages inside and typed pages inside the plastic pages. This is the 'Diary' of VX 10193 William J Sollory, WW2, Europe, September 1941.There are no inscriptions and markings as such, this is a typed account of the 'Diary' of VX 10193 William J Sollory, dated September 1941.ww2, eurpoe, september 1941, vx10193 w j sollory