This watch case would have been used to hold a man's fob watch. It may have been used in times of war or by a person engaged in heavy physical activity.This watch case had no known provenance and is retained for display purposesThis is a leather watch case, semi-circular in shape. It has stitching around the edges and a metal clasp with a leather flap at the back for attaching the case to a hook or a belt.men's accessories, warrnambool history

"THE TIGER MAN OF VIETNAM/ THE HILL TRIBES MADE HIM A DEMI-GOD/ THE CIA WANTED TO KILL HIM/ THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF/ AUSTRALIAN WAR HERO BARRY PETERSEN"Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, gold and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated, front montage photo of sepia toned soldier with jungle scene behind. Back - sepia toned photograph - portrait of a man with an animal skin. 356 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white photographs.books, history, biography, vietnam conflict

“THE WESTERN FRONT- AND AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVE “ “It is a snapshot of war, with the focus on the sacrifices made by 60,000 Australians who died and the manny more who returned home but were changed forever “Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover- cardboard, green colour buckram with white print on spine. Dust cover- paper, white, red and gold print on front, spine and back. Illustrated- front Peter Corlett’s statue “COBBERS” in colour with red cloud background. Book- colour photographs “Villers - Bretonneux Military Cemetry” End papers- illustrated green tones names on a honour roll. Owners label. Front 217 pages, plain ,white. Illustrated black and white, colour and sepia photographs and maps.Front end paper- owners label- J.E. WILES 2/7th INF BN VX16067books, histroy, ww1, western front

Bean is the highly regarded and official expert, recorder of facts. From the outbreak of War to the end of the first phase of the Gallipoli Campaign May 4th 1915 Maps, Illustrations, PhotographsThe Story of ANZACRed hard cover with 602 pages worn covers deteriorated front page This is the 6th Edition 1937. First published 1921anzac, c.e.w bean, gallipoli, voyage of hms emden, a.i.f, dardanelles, turks, pine ridge, mustafa kemal, 400 plateau, anzac beach

These lens replacements are part of the set of a German gas mask dating to the First World War. New canisters would have contained spare parts, possibly secured in the lid.Paper case containing two plastic yellow goggle lenses with two pieces of card in between. Lens printed with black ink text. Paper case sealed on three sides and open at top, printed with blue ink.Printed case reads "Klarscheiben/vor Feuchtigkeit schutzen,/nicht wischen,/nur am Rande anfassen,/so einlegen:" which translates roughly to the care instructions of "handle by lens, do not wipe with water". Printed ink reads "2015 3 181/4 19."german, germany, world war i, world war 1, first world war, the great war, chemical warfare, gas mask, gas warfare, mustard gas

These lens replacements are part of the set of a German gas mask dating to the First World War. New canisters would have contained spare parts, possibly secured in the lid.Paper case containing two plastic yellow goggle lenses with two pieces of card in between. Lens printed with black ink text. Paper case sealed on three sides and open at top, printed with blue ink.Printed case reads "Klarscheiben/vor Feuchtigkeit schutzen,/nicht wischen,/nur am Rande anfassen,/so einlegen:" which translates roughly to the care instructions of "handle by lens, do not wipe with water". Printed ink reads "3526 12 6 1."german, germany, world war i, world war 1, first world war, the great war, chemical warfare, gas mask, gas warfare, mustard gas

Some of the soldiers are wearing up to 4 Service Chevrons, one has a “”MM” ribbon on.Possibly taken at or near Wars end. Collection re Mrs May Burns.Group photo in sepia tone of 19 soldiers outside Hut No 30.photography, group portraits, military history, souvenirs

Item belonging to Mathew Redwood 3811680/8237166. Iraqi Army medal also known as “The Mother of all wars medal” Refer Cat No 3891 for his service details.In three pieces, gold colour, Arabic writing , on green back ground, crossed leaves on gold back ground, Iraqi flag around circular edge, crossed items on gold back ground, pins and clasp on rear.medals, iraq

Slouch Hat made 1953 with King’s Crown blackened “Rising Sun” Badge (King George 6th) Square Bash Style. Worn during Korean War EraAustralian slouch hat with right hand side brim turned up and clipped to the body of the hat. Has Blackened Brass Rising Sun badge attached with inscription. Has attached Chin Strap & Hat BandBlackened Brass Badge has an inscription “Commonwealth Military Forces”hat, slouch, passchendaele barracks trust

Book is part of the Australian War Classics series presented by E E (Weary) Dunlop. Author documents the story of the fighting in & around Tobruk from January to December 1941.Book, soft cover, cardboard, white colour print on front, back & spine, cover illustrations - Troops debussing in a sand storm, Libya by Ivor Hele, purple, black, red & green colour background. Rising Sun badge on front & back covers, 348 cut plain pages, illustrated black & white coloured maps.Handwritten in blue colour ink on front flyleaf: F Fuller In black ink on front title page & page 348 - RSL Stampbooks, military history

Anzac Memorial Service at Greensborough War Memorial Park. Review by Rosie Bray, Anzac Day service booklet from Greensborough RSL and 5 photographs by Neil Lewis.1 cover sheet, 8 page booklet and 5 photosgreensborough rsl, greensborough war memorial park, rosie bray, neil lewis

The plaque accompanying the stained glass window by Gerry Cummins was dedicated in 1981 to the men who gave their lives during the World War II period in the merchant and navy services.The chapel originally designed as a Memorial to the Great War 1914-18 continues to be a place of commemoration for both merchant and naval services of WW2 and other conflicts.Small rectangular plaque made of steel mounted on wood. The plaque features helm representing Merchant seamen and an anchor with a crown on top representing the Navy. Both are gold plated. To the glory of God and In memory of those who went down to the sea in ships 1939-1945 24 Dec, 1981.second world war, world war two, navy, merchant, plaque, 1981, ww2, merchant navy

A short article about Alfred William McDougall and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Brunswick and his parents lived in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alfred william mcdougall

A short article about John Adam Bush and his brother Frederick William Bush and their service in World War 1. At the time of their enlistments their parents were living at GreensboroughThree pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick william clarence bush, john adam bush

A short article about Charles Benjamin Scrivener and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was working at Guildford WA; Charles was born in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles benjamin scrivener

A short article about Masseuse Elise Gundersen and her service in World War 1. She worked at various military hospitals including 16th AGH Mont Park.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, elise gundersen, elise erica janet gundersen

A short article about Nurse Katie Rae Heriot and her service in World War 1. She worked at various military hospitals including 16th AGH Macleod.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, katie rae heriot

A short article about Nurse May Caroline Shortall and her service in World War 1. When she enlisted, May was working as a nurse at 14 AAH Macleod.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, may caroline shortall

A short article about Edward James Curry and his service in World War 1. At the time of Edward James Curry's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough Railway Station1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, edward james curry

A short article about Arthur William Dineen and his service in World War 1. Arthur William Dineen is commemorated on the Greensborough District Honor Board at the Greensborough RSL.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, arthur william dineen

A short article about Geoffrey Granville Evans and his service in World War 1. Geoffrey Evans and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, geoffrey granville evans

A short article about John Granville Evans and his service in World War 1. John Evans and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john granville evans

A short article about Tyrrell Granville Evans and his service in World War 1. Tyrrell Evans and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, tyrrell granville evans

Article on the World War 1 service of Thomas Finnigan and the likelihood that he abandoned his wife and future child in Ireland when he took ship to Australia in 1915.6 p., colour images and mapthomas john finnigan, world war 1 project

A short article about Alfred George Abbott and his service in World War 1. At the time of Alfred Abbott's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough in the Mount Morey Estate.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alfred george abbott

A short article about William Charles Bigmore and his service in World War 1. At the time of William Charles Bigmore's enlistment, he was living in Kent Town, S. A.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william charles bigmore

George Warren family on their Fyans Valley property George Warren (father) and son Frank seated left died within a week of each other during war at Gallipolli.Photograph of Warren family on property at Fyans Valley AGFA This paper manufactured by Kodakpeople, warren, myrtlebank

Commonplace postcard sent by Frank O Brien World War One veteran and former patient of the repat, to his father from France during World Ward One. This item is not of great significance. Its value to the hospital collection is that it is memorabilia of Frank O'Brien a former patient and benefactor of the repat. Other Frank O'Brien items in the hospital collection White cardboard decoratively embossed mountboard surround and cardboard backing. Centre contains an embroidered muslin with the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun Emblem surrounded by the Australian and British flags with leaf decoration. This inscription is on the reverse of the postcard. "To Dad/From your loving soldier son/Frank/With love to all at home/18/11/17" Markings on reverse of postcard: located centrally on the reverse P.R FABRICATION FRANCAISE and on right lower side of postcard Modele deposepostcard, embroidery, rising sun emblem, australian commonwealth military forces, australian flag, british flag, embossed, french, world war one, decorative

The All - Australia Memorial (Victoria Edition)A Historical Record of National Effort during World War One. Australia's Roll of Honour 1914 - 1916 History, Heroes and HelpersDetails of the Campaigns at Gallipoli and the Western front, also at sea and the effort at home. Includes many photographs. The Regimental Register of the Australian Imperial Force 1914 - 1915Large book with reddish brown leather outer cover with gold lettering and motifDedicated to Francis J Williams, son of George and Emma Williams of Canterbury; Husband of Ada Williams of Box Hill. Pvt Williams killed in action October 4th 1917. Foreword by Senator G.F.Pearce,Minister of State for Defence