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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Mt. Evelyn RSL et al, Casey commemorates : how the electorate of Casey honoured the centenary of World War I, 2019
... the centenary of World War I ...Description of various events in the electorate of Casey pertaining to the centenary of the Great warIndex, ill, p.248.non-fictionDescription of various events in the electorate of Casey pertaining to the centenary of the Great warworld war 1914-1918 - centennial celebrations - australia, world war 1914-1918 - remembrance -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Lifetime, The history of World War II, 2000
... The history of World War II. ...Illustrated history of World War TwoIndex, ill, maps, p.1001.non-fictionIllustrated history of World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - history, world war 1939-1945 - pictorial works -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Five Mile, Victory : the epic of World War II 1939-1945, 2005
... Victory : the epic of World War II 1939-1945 ...Captures and details events of WWII, with stunning photographs and riveting text in this historical reference book for both young and old. Offers previously unknown details in regard to Australia and New Zealand's role within the war.Index, ill, maps, p.320.non-fictionCaptures and details events of WWII, with stunning photographs and riveting text in this historical reference book for both young and old. Offers previously unknown details in regard to Australia and New Zealand's role within the war.world war 1939-1945 - pictorial works, world war 1939-1945 - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
book, BisonBooks, An illustrated history of the navies of world war two, 1976
... An illustrated history of the navies of world war two ...navies of the warring parties in the second world warIndex, ill, maps, p.221.non-fictionnavies of the warring parties in the second world warnaval art and science - history, navies - history - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Picador, Eight days at Yalta : how Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin shaped the post-war world, 2019
... shaped the post-war world ...In the last winter of the Second World War, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin arrived in the Crimean resort of Yalta. Over eight days of bargaining, bombast and intermittent bonhomie they decided on the conduct of the final stages of the war against Germany, on how a defeated and occupied Germany should be governed, on the constitution of the nascent United Nations and on spheres of influence in Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Greece. Only three months later, less than a week after the German surrender, Roosevelt was dead and Churchill was writing to the new President, Harry S. Truman, of 'an iron curtain' that was now 'drawn down upon [the Soviets'] front'. Diana Preston chronicles eight days that created the post-war world, revealing Roosevelt's determination to bring about the dissolution of the British Empire and Churchill’s conviction that he and the dying President would run rings round the Soviet premier. But Stalin monitored everything they said and made only paper concessions, while his territorial ambitions would soon result in the imposition of Communism throughout Eastern Europe.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.398.non-fictionIn the last winter of the Second World War, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin arrived in the Crimean resort of Yalta. Over eight days of bargaining, bombast and intermittent bonhomie they decided on the conduct of the final stages of the war against Germany, on how a defeated and occupied Germany should be governed, on the constitution of the nascent United Nations and on spheres of influence in Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Greece. Only three months later, less than a week after the German surrender, Roosevelt was dead and Churchill was writing to the new President, Harry S. Truman, of 'an iron curtain' that was now 'drawn down upon [the Soviets'] front'. Diana Preston chronicles eight days that created the post-war world, revealing Roosevelt's determination to bring about the dissolution of the British Empire and Churchill’s conviction that he and the dying President would run rings round the Soviet premier. But Stalin monitored everything they said and made only paper concessions, while his territorial ambitions would soon result in the imposition of Communism throughout Eastern Europe.world war 1939-1945 - diplomatic history, yalta conference - crimea- 1945 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - Understanding RAAF Aircraft Colours, Understanding RAAF Aircraft Colours A Modeler's Guide to the Maze of World War 2 RAAF Aircraft Colours
... the Maze of World War 2 RAAF Aircraft Colours ...Aircraft Modelling -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Shermer, David, Wars of the 20th century: World War One. World War Two, Korea, Vietnam, The Middle East Wars
... Wars of the 20th century: World War One. World War Two ...In 60 years of horrendous international strife and violence, five major wars have already changed the balance of power, ended the dominance of Europe in the world and seen the emergence of the super powers, Russia, the United States and China.In 60 years of horrendous international strife and violence, five major wars have already changed the balance of power, ended the dominance of Europe in the world and seen the emergence of the super powers, Russia, the United States and China.vietnam war, united states -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Howard Myers, The Architectural Forum: World Fairs New York San Francisco. June 1939 [vol. 70 no. 6], 1939
... The Architectural Forum: World Fairs New York San Francisco ...Softcover, wire boundarchitecture, design, world fairs, walsh st library -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Assignment, Semi-arid plants from the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area and their potential uses in the Melbourne areas, 2000-2010
... Semi-arid plants from the Willandra Lakes World Heritage ...Assignment for RUHHRT 416.3 Plant Materials , by Gareth Flanaganassignment, plant materials, gareth flanagan, semi-arid plants, willandra lakes, world heritage -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Obis Publishing, The History of World War II
... The History of World War II ... -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, An ORBIS PUBLICATION, THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II Vol. 2, 1972
... THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II Vol. 2 ...isbn: 304 299 72 3 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The Forgotten Fifth, The Forgotten Fifth: A photographic Chronology of the U.S. Fifth Air Force in the Pacific in World War Two
... . Fifth Air Force in the Pacific in World War Two ...This book contains a chronological collection of photographs following the U.S. Fifth Air Force during its operations in the Pacific theatre. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and context of the photo. The last pages contain a list of the aircraft that was part of the Fifth air force and the preceding Far East Air Force.The front cover is a black and white Photograph of 7 Men in uniform, standing in front of a B-25 bomber. Photograph wraps around to back cover.non-fictionThis book contains a chronological collection of photographs following the U.S. Fifth Air Force during its operations in the Pacific theatre. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and context of the photo. The last pages contain a list of the aircraft that was part of the Fifth air force and the preceding Far East Air Force.ww2, pacific theatre, united states air force, bomber aircraft, second world war, fifth air force -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual - Aircraft modelling, Understanding RAAF Aircraft Colours A Modeler's Guide to the Maze of World War 2 RAAF Aircraft Colours
... the Maze of World War 2 RAAF Aircraft Colours ...Description of colours for modelling and variery of colours for RAAF WW2 aircraftSpiral bound manualnon-fictionDescription of colours for modelling and variery of colours for RAAF WW2 aircraft -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Wars of the 20th Century - World War I, World War II, The Vietnam War, The Middle East
... BOOK: Wars of the 20th Century - World War I, World War II ... -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Fly - True Stories of Courage and Adventure from the Airman of World War 11
... BOOK: Fly - True Stories of Courage and Adventure from the ... -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Australia Remembers - Commemorating 50 years since the end of World War II
... the end of World War II ... -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc, They answered the call: a World War 1 Walk in Cranbourne Cemetery, 2018
... They answered the call: a World War 1 Walk in Cranbourne ...A compilation of stories of servicemen and women and their families with connections to Cranbourne Cemetery and the Great War.vi, 140 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 30 cm.non-fictionA compilation of stories of servicemen and women and their families with connections to Cranbourne Cemetery and the Great War.cranbourne (vic.), world war 1914-1918, cranbourne cemetery, world war 1, the great war -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53, Local Newpaer Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - Burma Horror War in The Mud
The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - reporting on World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 Special - My War Part 53Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - Burma Horror War in The Mudunconditional surrender by germans to all allies - burma horror war in the mud, world war -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal, c1945
Item presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to MALONEY MAURICE MICHAEL : Service Number - VX82156 : Born 18 May 1917 at Wangaratta in recognition of his military service during WW2. Died 1/9/1965 and buried at Wangaratta.Medal issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in appreciation of their service during WW2Metal Medallion mounted on metal base - Obverse side : Above, coat of arms (Of Britain). woman in long dress in field, holding a cornucopia. Plants behind include grapevine, grain and possibly tobacco; around: BOROUGH OF WANGARATTA * INCORPORATED 1863 *, Reverse: In Grateful Appreciation WORLD WAR / 1939-1945. Wreath around.Borough of Wangaratta Inc 1863 In grateful Appreciation VX 82156 Dvr Maloney M.M World War 1939-1945m m maloney, ww2, medal -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Webbing, Belt, No maker discernible, Unknown
Used with dress uniform for ceremonious purposes.An example of the standard issue webbing belt used by Australian service personnel. The name "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, (possibly a post World War 2 service number) is written in black ink on the inside surface of the belt. The belt has been "blackened" for ceremonial use and has brass fittings, the 2 angled buckles normally located on the rear of the belt have been removed. The 1937 pattern equipment (also known as '37 webbing') was an item of military load-carrying equipment. Pattern 37 replaced the 1908 Pattern and 1925 Pattern—on which it was based—and was standard issue for British and Commonwealth troops from its introduction in 1937, throughout World War II, and in the post-war period until it was superseded by 58 pattern webbing. The design was confirmed on 8 June 1938 and wide-scale issue began in 1939. Towards the end of World War II, some 37 Webbing was produced in jungle green for troops fighting in the Pacific Theatre, although purpose-made 44 Pattern Webbing was then introduced for the humid jungle conditions, being lighter in weight, quicker drying, and rot-proofed.[ Although 44 Pattern continued in use with the British Army for jungle warfare in its various post-World War II colonial conflicts, it did not replace 37 Pattern in general service, which was in use up until the introduction of 58 Pattern. However, 37 Pattern was used for ceremonial purposes and still issued to Cadets in the 1990s. 1937 Pattern Webbing was made from cotton webbing, which was waterproofed and dyed before being woven. The fittings were made of stamped brass and it was produced by various manufacturers.Written in black ink on the inside "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, possibly a post World War 2 service number.webbing belt, dress webbing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1, 7/1919
Photograph of the July 1919 decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Decorated by the Tramway Board. See Reg Item 4256 for a timetable and 3692 and 6168 for other photos.Yields information about the decorated and illuminated cable tram set to mark the end of the World War 1Photograph Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1Melbourne “The Tramway Board’s Illuminated Peace Trams” Presumably 11/1919. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection.cable trams, world war 1, peace tram, decorated trams, tramways -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Program, 19th Holiness Convention, 1935
The convention was held in the Palmerston Street Methodist Church, Carlton on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of June 1935. It was arranged and convened by the Methodist Local Preachers' Association.Small program for the 19th Holiness Convention.Front cover: "Hope of the World" The Light of the World is Jesus" methodist local preachers' association melbourne branch, palmerston street methodist church, carlton -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Sydney Norman Till, 1899 - 1931
War record of Sydney Norman Till.War record of Sydney Norman Till, who served in world War 1 and was a local resident.War record of Sydney Norman Till. till, sydney norman, world war 1914 -1918 *city of whitehorse -
Vision Australia
Award - Object, Grenadier, 2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament, 1981
A silver plated cup with five leaf clover and small flower in in the middle, as well as handles with engraved leaves. Inscribed on the mug is: 2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament. G. Hoppitt. Leicester 1981. A plastic cup rests in the middle of the trophy, possibly a candle holder. When Clarrie Hoppitt attended a demonstration of blind bowling, he immediately offered his services to teach blind people how to play. His wife Grace was just as impressed and also began teaching, leading to her attendance at the 2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament and this cup as a souvenir of her participation in the event.1 silver plated cup with plastic insert2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament G. Hoppitt Leicester 1981nameplates, royal blind society of new south wales, grace hoppitt -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of the plaque commemorating Victorian veterans who have lost their lives in various conflicts in world history which was placed in the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve on 16th February 1994, the day of the opening of the reserve.The Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve comprises of 275 hectares set aside as a reserve to commemorate Victorians who have died in service or were killed in action in World War One, World War Two, and conflicts since 1945. The reserve is situated on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road.THE CUMBERLAND MEMORIAL SCENIC RESERVE THIS 275 HECTARES OF HIGH COUNTRY HAS BEEN SET ASIDE AS A RESERVE IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE VICTORIANS WHO FELL ON FOREIGN FIELDS IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918,/ THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945 AND ALL POST WAR II CONFLICTS LEST WE FORGET MARYSVILLE SUB BRANCH RSL AND THE SCENIC RESERVES COMMITTEE GAZETTED 1993 (DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION) OFFICIALLY OPENED BY BRUCE RUXTON OBE. ON THE 16TH FEBRUARY 1994 DAN GOULD/ PRESIDENT MARYSVILLE RSL ED MESSER/ HON SECRETARY HON. JIM PLOWMAN/ MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINERALS MAX COCKERERLL/ HON. SECRETARY SCENIC RESERVES COMMITTEEcumberland memorial scenic reserve, marysville, victoria, marysville-woods point road -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Legacy Bear $20 - Army, 2021
In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. This bear is in an Australian World War 1 uniform and slouch hat. He was given the name Digger. The term "digger" was military slang for Australian and New Zealand soldiers. It became closely linked with the principles of mateship during World War I. This Digger bear reminds us of the endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour, hardiness, and resourcefulness the ANZAC forces showed during the Gallipoli campaign and other WW1 campaigns. This was a special edition of the bears. In 2021 the price was increased to $20 per bear.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in a World War 1 uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $20.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Ypres before and after bombardment, 1916, c1916
World War I left the original St. Nicholas church in Ypres in ruins. Rebuilt after the war, very little remains of the pre-war church. Closed in 1994, it now houses a municipal museum of education.Three postcards showing Ypres before and after bombardment during World War Oneworld war one, world war 1, ypres, bombing, anzac, saint nicholas, holmes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
... Radio in the New World ...Newspaper article titled 'Radio in the New World' by R. K. Gerrand from the Melbourne, The Herald. Piece has been torn from the paper and the only date is Saturday, Dec. Sub-heading is: What developments can we expect in radio after the war? Items covered are: X-rays, Outback radio telephones, travel telephones, Portable trans-ceivers, Automatic weather reporting stations, Frequency modulations, Television, Electronic microscope, radio location, Battle of Britain, Battle of Australia, navigation and Pasteurisation,sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, the herald melbourne, r k gerrand, radio in the new world, f w clarke, electronic industries ltd, radio corporation, x-rays, outback radio telephones, travel telephones, portable trans-ceivers, automatic weather reporting statins, frequency modulations, television, electronic microscope, radio location, battle of britain, battle of australia, navigation, pasteurisation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
Camp 13 artifact (photographed) red gum globe of world on carved stand made by POW. Purchased by Guard George Campbell. As at 1989 in Campbell's WW2 army collection.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Red gum globe of the world on carved standcamp 13,, murchison victoria, globe of world, wood work, pow, camp internees, carved wood, george campbell -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Peter Hogan ,Duncan Harris, Brendan Downey, Glenda Nixon, Gary Lyons, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/10/1994 12:00:00 AM
committee pre planning for World Cup Sport Kite event Peter Hogan Total Events Promotion, Duncan Harris Oceania Receptive Brendan Downey Tourism Victoria Glenda Nixon World Cup Organiser Gary Lyons Committee Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing members of committee pre planning for World Cup Sport Kite event Peter Hogan Total Events Promotion, Duncan Harris Oceania Receptive Brendan Downey Tourism Victoria Glenda Nixon World Cup Organiser Gary Lyons Committee Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, events