Showing 1799 items matching " second world war."
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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Uniform/P, RAAF WW2 Dress 1A Uniform FLTLT
... in the Second World War... to RAAF Flying Officers serving in the Second World War Military ...Uniform issued to RAAF Flying Officers serving in the Second World WarMilitary Service Uniform issued to RAAF Officers during World War TwoRAAF WWII Dress 1A Uniform - FLTLTRibbons - Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Right breast - Propeller Club of United States -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Pratt and Whitney Water Injection for Commercial Aircraft, Water Injection for Commercial Aircraft
... Published post Second World War in March 1947... Moorabbin melbourne Published post Second World War in March 1947 ...Published post Second World War in March 1947. For commercial aircraft water injection, commercial aircraft, pratt and whitney, 1947 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Pamphlet (Item) - Air Crew Entry under the Empire Air Scheme: Notes for the information of candidates regarding entry into the Royal Australian Air Force as Air Crews, Air Crew Entry under the Empire Air Scheme
... produced during the Second World War by the Royal... Moorabbin melbourne produced during the Second World War ...produced during the Second World War by the Royal Australian Air Force. world war two, enlistment, royal australian air force -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sign - Honor Board, Roll of Honor, Circa 1919-1939
... world wars... in the first and Second world wars World War 1 World War 2 Mrs David ...Depicts names of Bandmen who served in the first and Second world warsTimber construction honor board with mantle on top and three panes containing names of bandsmen who served in world war one and two.1914 1918 Thompsons Foundry Band H Barry J R Bennett H S Carroll P Cowling J Emmott * F B Gaulton J E Gaulton V Ireland * W Lewis P C Mitchell S Mitchell S McDonald R J Odgers * W Plummer * H W Rasmussen H L Rasmussen A H Roberts * A Rodda D Ross H L Ross E Sexton G Scott J Scott R Scott 1939-1945 C G Beck F J Brady T L Cartwright R P Desmond K Kenyon E H Mills C Normington J H O'Connell G H Paull H L Rasmussen J S Verlin Killed in action * Presented by Mrs David Thompsonworld war 1, world war 2, mrs david thompson, h barry, j r bennett, hs carroll, p cowling, j emmott, f b gaulton, j e gaulton, v ireland, w lewis, p c mitchell, s mitchell, s mcdonald, r j odgers, w plummer, h w rasmussen, h l rasmussen, a h roberts, a rodda, d ross, h l ross, e sexton, g scott, j scott, r scott, c g beck, fj brady, t l cartwright, r p desmond, k kenyon, e h mills, c normington, j h o'connell, g h paull, js verlin, anzac -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Weapon - 303 Bayonet, Pattern 1907 bayonet without hooked quillon
... and second world wars... and second world wars 5/6 RVR blade -1907 1 Scabbard -MANGROVITE '44 ...Bayonet type used by Australian forces in the first and second world warsBritish Pattern 07 bayonet and scabbard. The hilt has a straight crossguard with a muzzle ring and the grips are plain wood held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel is missing its push button locking bolt The polished blade is straight having a single fuller to each side and the riccasso is stamped with MA 1907 over 1. '. The brown leather scabbard has a blued steel chape and tear drop locket. The locket throat edge is stamped 3MD35564. The leather body is marked on the reverse MANGROVITE '44.blade -1907 1 Scabbard -MANGROVITE '44.5/6 rvr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CITIZENS OF CALIFORNIA GULLY, California Gully Mechanics Institute, c1946
... in the/ Second World War 1939-45".... in the/ Second World War 1939-45". Certificate WW2 RAAF LAC E.R. BASSETT ...Presented "In Appreciation of Service/ rendered in the/ Second World War 1939-45".Certificate - appears to be an original certificate on thick paper which has been laminated. Red and dark blue print on beige background surrounded by colour illustrations - red, white, and blue flag, the Australian Coat of Arms; Navy, Army and Air Force badges, laurel leaves and scroll work.Certificate presented to "LAC E.R. Bassett" by the "Citizens of California Gully".certificate, ww2, raaf, lac e.r. bassett -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Art behind the wire, 2014
... during the second world war... in Australia during the second world war art rectangular, white cover ...The untold story of refugee families interned in Australia during the second world warrectangular, white cover, with a black pen and ink sketch of two horses. behind barbed wire with a tree in the forground. B/W photos, colourful picturesart -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - The Book of the 'Wellington' War Planes
... from the Second World War..., a British bomber from the Second World War World War Two Vickers ...A short booklet of the Vickers Wellington, a British bomber from the Second World Warworld war two, vickers wellington, bomber aircraft -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Aeroplane Flight: An Introduction to Aerodynamics by H.F. Browne
... Produced during the Second World War, the book... Moorabbin melbourne Produced during the Second World War, the book ...Produced during the Second World War, the book is an introduction to the basic understanding of flight. aerydnamics -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Tram Facts", c1945
... League, undated, but post the Second World War. Contained..., undated, but post the Second World War. Contained originally ...Newspaper clipping from an unknown newspaper, possibly a Melbourne one, titled "Tram Facts" about London and other UK tramways. Written by J. Richardson for the Light Railway Transport League, undated, but post the Second World War. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.london, uk trams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
... landing. He served in the Second World War in New Guinea... in the Second World War in New Guinea and Japan. Framed print. Print ...From information book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. COPY OF AN ORIGINAL PAINTING - OIL PAINTING ON HARDBOARD. Depicts - an interpretation of the Gallipoli story of Private John 'Murphy' SIMPSON KIRKPATRICK and his donkey. Colours - vivid oranges with some white and brown. Visible in the painting - donkey, wounded soldier, rocky terrain, background figure of "Simpson" and cliff and gullies. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper."CLIFTON PUGH (1924 - 1990) Untitled IV (Simpson and His donkey) 1990". Clifton Pugh was appointed as the Australian War Memorial's official artist at the 75th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. He served in the Second World War in New Guinea and Japan.framed accessories, pprints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Flag - Framed Japanese Flag
... Australian servicemen who served in the Second World War...Australian servicemen who served in the Second World War ...Australian servicemen who served in the Second World War often returned home with souvenirs from battle. Whilst the provenance of this particular flag is not documented, it may be a Good Luck Flag or yosegaki hinomaru; a flag signed by family members and given to Japanese servicemen deployed during the Second World War.Large black frame with gold inner surround. Charcoal fabric mounting. White part of flag is covered with Japanese writing in black ink around red circle in center.Japanese writing in black ink on front. flag, japanese, japanese flag, wwii, world war 2 -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Photograph, Ambulance Car, Eastern Suburbs District, September 1942
... Second World war photograph. Driver is probably a wartime... melbourne Second World war photograph. Driver is probably a wartime ...Second World war photograph. Driver is probably a wartime female auxiliary ambulance member.Black and white photograph of ambulance car. Female driver stands at attention while holding the back door open.EASTERN SUBURBS DISTRICT -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment - Travel iron, Birko, 1960s
... appliances since before the Second World War.... appliances since before the Second World War. Birko Travel irons ...Birko is an Australian brand, manufacturing and retailing appliances since before the Second World War.Birko travel iron with its original electrical fittings and vinyl case.Birko iron birko, travel irons -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Nell Grigg Working as a Red Cross Transport Driver, WWII, circa 1940
... during the second World War.... during the second World War. Nell Grigg Red Cross World War II ...Nell Grigg, in uniform, was a Red Cross Transport Driver during the second World War.Original black and white photograph, in ornate metal frame, of man in wheelchair being pushed into ambulance.nell grigg, red cross, world war ii, war work -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BIOGRAPHY WW2, Adam Makos, "A HIGHER CALL", 2012
... and Chivalry/ During the Second World War".... and Chivalry/ During the Second World War". Publications Book Biography ..."A Higher Call/ The Incredible true story of Heroism and Chivalry/ During the Second World War".Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, gold, red, black and red print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - front, top - two aircraft in battle colours. Lower - black and white portrait photographs of two airman. Back - black and white group photograph of ten airmen. 392 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs.publications, book, biography, ww2 -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Gas mask in bag, 1942
... during the second world war... during the second world war Bag manufactured by GMH 1942 Military ...Gas mask contained in a canvas bag manufactured and used during the second world warBag manufactured by GMH 1942Canvas bag with webbing strap, canvas cover, with brass press studs. Inside bag gas mask with items for maintaining the mask.V11 GMH 1942military, bag, gas mask -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Aircraft Armament Past and Present: Part 2. Gun Turrets, Machine-Gun Sights, and Cannon, R.P. Publications No.42/15 Aircraft Armament Past and Present
... Second world war armament. Focusing on aircraft... Moorabbin melbourne Second world war armament. Focusing on aircraft ...Second world war armament. Focusing on aircraft that utilized gun turrets, machine guns and cannons. world war two, world war two aircraft, aircraft, aircraft armament -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - T.O.NO.00-45-1 Interchangeability and Cross Reference Charts Listing Original and Substitute Parts for Airplanes: Accessories for Airplanes- Engines, Accessories for airplanes- engines interchangeability cross reference charts
... published February 1945 during the Second World War... Moorabbin melbourne published February 1945 during the Second World ...published February 1945 during the Second World War. Created for use by the Army Air Forceworld war two, airplane parts, engine parts, parts interchangeability, american aircraft -
Australian Multicultural Community Services
baby bath
... world war from Germany ... with the refugee family post second world war from Germany one of a few ...this baby bath came out with the refugee family post second world war from Germany one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present daysmade of galvanised iron, 2 handles either sidebaby bath, refugee -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE BADGE- POST 1953, Commonwealth Government, Post 1953
... to a Second World War badge. Part of the Cooper Collection.... to a Second World War badge. Part of the Cooper Collection. Cooper ...This badge was first issued in 1953 and is identical to a Second World War badge. Part of the Cooper Collection.Bronze 'Returned from Active Service' badge featuring the Tri-Services emblems (Anchor, Wings and Rising Sun) surmounted with a Queen's crown with a boomerang underneath. Text 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE' on boomerang. Two lugs on reverse. A.442442 stamped on back along with makers mark.Stamped on reverse 'A442442'. Embossed on reverse: 'ISSUED BY THE CWLTH GOVT, AMOR, SYDNEY'.cooper collection, badge, returned from active service. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BELLS IN AND AROUND BENDIGO
... in the Second World War. Also is an article titled 'Memories of 'Fedder... City) Hall. This ship was a minesweeper in the Second World War ...Hand written notes titled 'Bells In and Around Bendigo from Alex. H. Stone. In 1951 the bell of H. M. A. S. Bendigo was presented to the City during Centenary celebrations. It was hung in the foyer of the Town (now City) Hall. This ship was a minesweeper in the Second World War. Also is an article titled 'Memories of 'Fedder Duster', who was a market gardener in Retreat Road.document, bells in and around bendigo, alex h stone, corvette h. m. a. s. bendigo, empress of britain, hong kong shipping company, royal australian navy, bendigo advertiser, fedder duster, ah louey, mr curnow, technical school, joch -
Port of Echuca
A black and white copy of a photograph, 24/09/1984
... During the Second World War the P.S Marion operated... the Second World War the P.S Marion operated as a passenger vehicle ...During the Second World War the P.S Marion operated as a passenger vehicle up and down the Murray River.This is a photograph showing Hugh Price steering the P.S. Marion while the Captain looks on! This photograph is linked to P000067, P000065 as they are all part of the Hugh Price Family collection.A copy of a black and white photograph of Hugh Price and Captain George Makins in the wheelhouse of the P.S Marion.In pencil, written on the back is Price / Oct 43 / Capt. Geo Makins, (in cap) & Hugh Price.p.s marion, hugh price, captain george makins, george makins, 1943, price family collection -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Instrument of Surrender, post 1945
... September 1945, that changed the course of the second World War. ... September 1945, that changed the course of the second World War. ww2 ...Copy of a very important document of an event on the 6th September 1945, that changed the course of the second World War. A copy of the Japanese Surrender Document, in a brown wooden frame, with ornate font in heading.Instrument of Surrender / of /Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain,/ New Ireland, Bougainville / and adjacent Islands./ I, the commander in Chief of the Japanese Imperial/ Southeastern Army, hereby surrender to the General Officer/ Commanding First Australian Army all Japanese Imperial Armed Forces/ under my command in accordance with the instrument of/ Surrender issued by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and Government and// General Order No1 Military and Naval issued by the Japanese Imperial Headquarters./ I will henceforth and until otherwise/ directed by you or your successor carrry out the orders/ issued by you or your staff on your behalf to the best/ of my ability and I will take action to ensure that my/ subordinate commanders carry out the orders issued by/ your representatives./ (Japanese signature) General, Imperial jap... (indecipherable)/ Japanese Characters / Japanese Characters / Commander in Chief/ Japanese Imperial Southern Army/ Received on board H.M.S. Glory of Rabaul at/ 1130 hours sixth day of September 1945./ Signature Lieutenant General/ General Officer Commanding / First Australia Army. Caption on front of Document says "Copy of Surrender Document/ Donated by Mr. Clive Morgan/ of Mildura (formerly of Red Cliffs)ww2, surrender document, japanese, 6th september 1945 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Sensha: Spot That Jap: A Guide to Japanese Tanks (World War Two), Sensha: Spot That Jap, Circa 1943
... during the Second World War (WW2)... booklet. Made during the Second World War (WW2) Japanese tanks ...Made cira.1943. Japanese tank recognition booklet. Made during the Second World War (WW2)japanese tanks, world war two, tanks, australian army, recognition booklet -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Service Medals x 4
... in several campaigns during the Second World War.... Service in several campaigns during the Second World War ...The various Service Medals were awarded for War Service in several campaigns during the Second World War.Historical significance.1939 - 1945 Defence Medal. The Africa Star Medal. The Pacific Star Medal. The 1939 - 1945 Star Medal.Defence Medal - Obverse - George V1 Head. Reverse 1939 - 1945 The Defence Medal. Africa Star - Obverse - Crown over GRJ V1. Below The Africa Star. Reverse plain. Pacific Star - Obverse - Crown over GRJ V1. Below The Pacific Star. Reverse plain. !939 1945 Star - Obverse - Crown over GRJ V1. Below The 1939 - 1945 Star. Reverse plain. -
Wonthaggi RSL
Torch, EverReady, 1939
... Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand... in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand torch. This torch ...Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand torch. This torch was used by a member of an Australian unit.It is a representative item of military equipment for service. This item was used by Australians serving overseas during WW2.A metal torch with glass dome at top and brass clipEverReady 1939 64205ww2, military equipment, australia, wonthaggi rsl -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Handbook of Instructions with parts catalogue covering Bendix main and tail wheels: Nav Aer 03-25-511, Handbook of instructions with Parts Catalogue covering Bendix Main and Tail Wheels
... Published September 1st 1943 during the Second World War... World War. Covers Bendix main and tail wheels World War Two ...Published September 1st 1943 during the Second World War. Covers Bendix main and tail wheelsworld war two, airplane parts, american aircraft, tail wheels, bendix -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - Aeroplane: Recognition Tests: What Are They?, Recognition Tests: What Are They? part 1
... of aircraft from the Second World War... of pictures of aircraft from the Second World War aircraft World War ...created most likely post-war, contains a range of pictures of aircraft from the Second World Waraircraft, world war two, aircraft recognition -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Envelope Art
... by soldier during second world war.... by soldier during second world war. Victoria's 2/24th Infantry ...Sent to Mrs MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta by soldier during second world war.Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with hand drawn scroll with stick figure either side Top left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australiaww2, envelope art