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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Valentine Series, 1940
... World War 1939 - 1945... Entrance gippsland Historic Sites Navigation World War 1939 - 1945 ...Black and white small format postcard of the timber observation lookout at Jemmys Point, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, showing the timber tower with observation deck, signal light on steel tower nearby. Top of old standing lookout tree just visible.Jemmys Point Lakes Entrancehistoric sites, navigation, world war 1939 - 1945, room display -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1944
... World War 1939 - 1945... Volunteering World War 1939 - 1945 Black and white photograph showing ...Date made February 1944Black and white photograph showing Miss Jessie Muir, Chief Observer cutting the ribbon to declare open the Volunteer Air Observors Corps tower on Esplanade, Lakes Entrance Victoriahistoric sites, volunteering, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1992
... World War 1939 - 1945... World War 1939 - 1945 Memorials Black and white photograph two ...Article appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper page 1, 12 March 1992, names of men unknown.Black and white photograph two workmen with rope and slings to move the WW1 Memorial, from foreshore on Esplanade to new site at Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.world war 1914-1918, world war 1939 - 1945, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/10/1994 12:00:00 AM
... World War 1939 - 1945... Carstairs Military History People R A A F World War 1939 - 1945 ...Also in rescue party Harold Broome and Vic CarstairsBlack and white photograph of Kevin Horne one of the four airmen rescued by fisherman Jack Gray and sons in May 1944 when their plane went down in Bass Strait. Shown here on his visit to thank the remaining members of the rescue party at Lakes Entrance Victoriamilitary history, people, r a a f, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
... World War 1939 - 1945... Military History People R A A F World War 1939 - 1945 Black ...Also a black and white photograph taken at the same time at New Works Jetty another R I B shown in distance Nine members were involved in training 04877.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of Cpl Amir Tito Mick Allen and Giz McKechnie of Australian Army training in a Rigid Inflatable boat on Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriamilitary history, people, r a a f, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1965 c
... World War 1939 - 1945... Industry World War 1939 - 1945 Aircraft Colour photograph ...Also a black and white photograph of the Australian Anglers Association Carnival and Convention marquee set up on Esplanade shows two memorial cypresses a number of cars parked and onlookers near marquee taken 1955 c, 04308.1, 12 x 13 cmColour photograph of campers from Carpenters Camp Park viewing a large shark caught at sea and hanging on the Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, world war 1939 - 1945, aircraft -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
... World War 1939 - 1945... Industry World War 1939 - 1945 Black and white photograph ...Also a black and white photograph of a N.S.W boat in Reeves Channel 04309.1, 7.5 x 11.5 cmBlack and white photograph of trawler on Reeves Channel possibly Mavella and tug Makaira Bill Noden skipper Lakes Entrance Victoriaaircraft, fishing industry, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1945c
... World War 1939 - 1945... Hotels World War 1939 - 1945 Black and white small format ...North Arm Bridge and TownBlack and white small format postcard of bridge across North Arm, showing town and Club Hotel; jetties in Cunninghame Arm; sand dunes; and concrete brick toilet block built beside Highway between Club Hotel and North Arm. Concrete brick toilet block opposite road to Bullock Island built after World War 2 bricks made on Kimmels Farm, toilet at Harbecks Wharf and cricket club pavilion built same era. Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, jetties, hotels, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1945c
... World War 1939 - 1945... enlargements 17 x 25 cm Township Waterfront Transport World War 1939 ...Original from wallet of miniature postcards produced by Bulmer, two copies. 01419.1 and .2 Also two enlargements 17 x 25 cmBlack and white small format postcard of Esplanade, taken from the WW2 Air Observers Spotting Tower. In the foreground is the Cenotaph erected 1922 on the grass verge between road and lake. Trimmed WW1 Cypress trees also on verge. Cars and truck on highway all travelling in easterly direction. Houses and businesses on north side of road, Princes Highway, which follows the margin of the lake shore. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Esplanade Lakes Entrancetownship, waterfront, transport, world war 1939 - 1945, world war 1914-1918 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Album - Photograph, LERHS members, 2010 c
... World War 1939 - 1945... Entrance gippsland World War 1914-1918 World War 1939 - 1945 ...Small album of colour photographs taken in areas of East Gippsland and of trips to Bruthen and Sale, East Gippsland Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, world war 1939 - 1945, military history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/10/1996 12:00:00 AM
... World War 1939 - 1945... Entrance gippsland Volunteering World War 1939 - 1945 Armed Forces ...Black and white photograph showing Alyson Horne of Sarsfield Victoria spinning sheep wool at Art and Craft weekend held at the Mechanics Hall Bruthen Victoriavolunteering, world war 1939 - 1945, armed forces -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Currency - Commonwealth of Australia War Savings Certificate 1 pound, 20 Aug 1941
... Gibbs Second World War 1939-1945 Tobias Butler Eden Park Olive ...Olive Commonwealth of Australia-issued War Saving Certificate of One Pound face value. The expiration date (27 August 1948) has been handwritten into the appropriate space at the top of the certificate, while the original issue date, 27 August 1941 is filled in by hand. The note's individual serial number, F 195972, appears twice on the face. The certificate was issued at Whittlesea and contains the signature of "J C Gibbs". Accompanying note reads" this came from the estate of Tobias Butler who was a substantial landowner in Eden Park in the early 1900's.commonwealth of australia war savings certificate 1 pound, whittlesea, gibbs, second world war, 1939-1945, tobias butler, eden park -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment, Outfit First Aid Individual, 1939-1945
... australia - second world war 1939-1945... war 1939-1945 Olive green first aid tin. On the lid in black ...First Aid Tin issued to military personnel engaged on the war front in World War 2.Olive green first aid tin. On the lid in black writing is 'OUTFIT / FIRST AID / INDIVIDUAL'. On the inside of the lid written in black on a gold back ground is the 'DIRECTIONS OF USE'. Below the title is: 'BANDAGE 2 INCH Cut fingers and small wounds. / PLASTER ADHESIVE Cuts. / ANTISEPTIC PENCIL Apply to cuts and abrasions. / ANTISEPTIC JELLY Apply to burns. / TAB APC Take 2 tablets to relieve pain. / TAB ATEBRIN Directions on inside of Atebrin tin. / APERIENT PILLS 1 tablet to relieve constipation.' Remaining in the kit though not named in the list is a box of Sulphanilamide tablets with directions of use on the front. Also two used tubes of antiseptic jelly. first aid pack, australia - second world war 1939-1945 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, City of Kew, Wallet Presented to M.H. Martin on his Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1940
... second world war 1939-1945 - kew (vic)... world war 1939-1945 - kew (vic) m h martin wallets Wallet: "City ...In 1940: "Kew Council decided ... to give wallets as mementoes to members of the Second A.I.F. who enlist from the municipality. The selection of the type of wallets to be given was left to the Mayor (Councillor H. F. Mogg)." (The Argus, 21 Feb 1940, p.11). In the event, this wallet like others were predated to 1939 on the front.This item contains two parts: a letter from the City of Kew to Pte Martin and a wallet with which he was presented. The dark brown leather wallet is embossed on the front with the seal of the City of Kew and a citation. The interior of the wallet contains a steel mirror. The letter includes the seal of the City.Wallet: "City of Kew Victoria. Presented by the Mayor, Councillors & Citizens of Kew to M.H. Martin on his Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1939". second world war 1939-1945 - kew (vic), m h martin, wallets -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Identity Card, Commonwealth of Australia, Emily Elizabeth Foley, 89 Harp Road, East Kew, 1942
... Second World War 1939-1945... resident. identity cards world war 2 - II Second World War 1939 ...Identity card issued to Emily Foley in 1942. This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents. (Source: Museum Victoria)Local example of an identity card issued to a Kew resident.Identity card issued to Emily Elizabeth Foley of 89 Harp Road, East Kew. The card uses the for "C.R.3 - Civilian Registration British Subjects". it bears a Camberwell stamp on the front right corner. The Identity Card includes the following inscriptions: Front "V14 / F85 / 29268" Reverse Witness signature: "Ethel Foley" same address identity cards, world war 2 - ii, second world war 1939-1945, australia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, The Argus and Australasian Ltd, While You Were Away : A digest of happenings in Australia 1940-1945, c.1945
... australia - second world war 1939-1945... australia - second world war 1939-1945 Australia -- History -- 1939 ...95-page booklet distributed by the R.A.A.F. in Australia to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War. The booklet contains text, illustrations and photographs. It covers topics such as: sport, politics, total war, allied troops came, big news stories, seasons and crops, landmarks changed, notable deaths, wartime slang, how money was raised, an outline history of the war etc..australia - second world war 1939-1945, australia -- history -- 1939-1945, australia -- politics and government -- 1939-1945. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty Ltd, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book : Containing useful information for Australian soldiers, 1940
... second world war 1939-1945...) second world war 1939-1945 hugh george ferguson Handwritten ...Booklet produced in 1940 for members of the 2nd AIF by the Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division. The 128-page pocket-sized book could be carried everywhere and provided Australian soldiers with a wide range of useful information about the requirements of war service and many other important details such as: The Laws and Customs of War - including Geneva Convention guidelines, notes on spies and insignia of rank; Things a Soldier should Know - including over 60 points; Signaling - including flags, morse code, shipboard bell times and time zone; Decorations Awarded to Australians in the Great War; Arabic and Japanese words; First Aid for gas injuries etc.; Australian Historical Events, facts and figures etc.; and Conduct Overseas - including expectations of behaviour when representing Australia. non-fictionaustralian comforts fund (victoria), second world war 1939-1945, hugh george ferguson -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile - Souvenir Textile, Souvenir of Palestine, c1939-45
... second world war 1939-1945...., and brought back to Australia as a souvenir. second world war 1939 ...Souvenir probably bought by an Australian soldier in the 2nd A.I.F., and brought back to Australia as a souvenir.Rectangular blue faded to grey velveteen water damaged textile with a plain white cotton backing with a red fringe. The front of the textile is embroidered in red, yellow, blue and white chain stitch. It shows two palms flanking the Mosque of Omar lower centre with three camels and a man on a horse below, Rachel's Tomb with tree upper left and David's Tower upper right."Souvenir of Palestine"; "Rachels tomb"; "Mosque of Omar"; "David's Tower"second world war 1939-1945, table cover, palestine, 2nd aif, souvenir, textiles - embroideries, wwi -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (collection) - Personal papers, Leonard James Baker Collection, 1918-1971
... second world war (1939-1945)...-1971. ww1 (1914-1918) second world war (1939-1945) first world ...Susan BakerReference, Research, InformationProvenance Order1. Photograph of Len Baker in WWI British Army uniform; 2. Certificate of Transfer to Reserve 1918; 3. Photograph of Len and Edie Baker's wedding in 1932; 4. Letter from St Paul's Church of England, East Kew vicarage 1940; 5. Letter from City of Kew 1941; 6. Wallet from City of Kew given in WWII; 7. 2nd Australian Imperial Force Certificate of Discharge, dated 7 May 1941; 8. Australian Military Forces Volunteer Defence Corps Certificate of Discharge dated 15/3/42 - 9/10/45; 9. British Passport issued 20 April 1971 from British High Commission Canberra The items were donated by the great-niece of Len Baker. Each item can be viewed in the image carousel above.ww1 (1914-1918), second world war (1939-1945), first world war (1914-1918), ww2 (1939-1945), wwii (1939-1945), wwi (1914-1918), len baker, city of kewww1 (1914-1918), second world war (1939-1945), first world war (1914-1918), ww2 (1939-1945), wwii (1939-1945), wwi (1914-1918), len baker, city of kew -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Lansdowne, 100 Years Of Australians At War, 1999
... world war 1939-1945 - history.... world war 1939-1945 - history wwi 400 p., [64] pages of plates ...400 p., [64] pages of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm. non-fictionkorean war 1950-1953 - history, persian gulf war 1991 - history, south african war 1899-1902 - history, world war 1914-1918 - history, australia - armed forces - history, australia - history, military., world war 1939-1945 - history, wwi -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Gavan L Burn, Carey Roll of Honour, 1939-1945, 2001
... world war 1939-1945 -- biography... -- victoria -- kew -- history world war 1939-1945 -- biography ...120 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 31 cm. non-fictioncarey baptist grammar school -- students -- biography, private schools -- victoria -- kew -- history, world war 1939-1945 -- biography, cemeteries, australia - armed forces - biography -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Presentation Wallet, City of Kew, 1939
... second world war 1939-1945... second world war 1939-1945 world war two city of kew william leo ...William 'Bill' Leo Larkin (b. 19.09.1898) was born in Hawthorn (Vic). [His World War I enlistment papers give details of the Hawthorn birthdate, as well as Ballarat, but his birth records state his birth as Hawthorn). After leaving St Patrick's College in Ballarat in 1917, he enlisted in the army serving in England and France. At the time of his enlistment in the army in the Second World War (17 April 1940), he was recorded as living in Kew. His service number was VX11459. The Sands & McDougall Directory of 1938 gives his address as 31 Fernhurst Grove. In the army he served in the Middle East and in New Guinea. He was to attain the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1942. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E) in 1946. Enlistment Presentation Wallets were presented by the City of Kew from 1940 to men who enlisted in the war. Typically, these wallets are dated 1939, even though the enlistment may have occurred at a later date.Memento presented to citizens of Kew (vic.) on enlistmentRectangular brown leather single fold wallet with eight internal pockets. The front includes an embossed City of Kew logo and the words ‘Presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Kew to W. L. Larkin on Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1939'.second world war 1939-1945, world war two, city of kew, william leo larkin, bill larkin, presentation wallets -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion), Guide to Knitting Standard Socks Scarf Balaclava Cap for Active Service, 1939
... second world war 1939-1945... comforts fund (victoria) second world war 1939-1945 Booklet ...Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, has an extensive reference library, of which this book is a part. Volumes in the library are used by members for research into aspects of local history and/or to support the Society's collections of pictures, maps, fashion and artefacts. Reference books have entered the collection through donation, presentation, collection and purchase.Booklet advising on standards for knitting items for soldiersaustralian comforts fund (victoria), second world war 1939-1945 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Education Department (Victoria), Young Workers Patriotic Guild, 1941
... second world war 1939-1945... Historical Society. young workers patriotic guild second world war ...The Young Workers Patriotic Guild was originally established in World War I and reestablished in World War II. The Collection includes a number of items produced under this banner from both the First and Second World Wars. This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Young Workers Patriotic Guild Certificate - An illuminated Young Workers Patriotic Guild certificate issued by the Education Department Victoria. The certificate testifies that John Rogers who was a pupil at Kew East School raised £1 for War Relief objectives in 1941. young workers patriotic guild, second world war 1939-1945, george rogers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform, 2nd AIF, RAAF Kit Bag, 1939-45
... second world war 1939-1945... with the Sacred Heart Church in Cotham Road, Kew. second world war 1939 ...This RAAF Kit Bag is one of a number of objects gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2015. A number of the items relate to F.C.M. McArdle, the donors' father. Others belonged to his relatives. Some of the items testify to the family's close connection with the Sacred Heart Church in Cotham Road, Kew.A kit bag made of khaki cloth with brown leather handle, trim and nameplate belonging to F.C.M. McArdle (no 94449) of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The address on the plaque is 3 Wills Street, Kew, Victoria, Australia. second world war 1939-1945, mcardle, kew, royal australian airforce, raaf -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Permit, Department of Labour & National Service, Manpower Directorate et al, Employee's Copy of Employer's Permit to Terminate Services, Mr GH Rogers, Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (East Melbourne), 1944
... second world war 1939-1945... world war 1939-1945 csiro george h rogers "G.H. Rogers, Jun ...This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Document, issued by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research [CSIRO], East Melbourne in 1944, terminating the employment of Mr. G. H. Rogers of 29 Park Crescent, Kew. The Permit was issued by the Commonwealth Department of Labour and National Service."G.H. Rogers, Jun. Asst. from Council for Scientific & Industrial Research East Melbourne"second world war 1939-1945, csiro, george h rogers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Magazine - Periodical, Oldhams (Watford) Limited, Modern World: The Pictorial Review, No.11. Vol.1, 1940
... second world war 1939-1945... Historical Society. modern world second world war 1939-1945 ...Modern Wonder was a largely factual magazine aimed at boys and young men. It had many articles and pictures on science, engineering and warfare etc. In some of the magazines, the Flash Gordon comic strip is printed in colour on the back cover. Issues were usually around 20 pages in length, with the covers and inside two pages printed in colour. The magazine was printed in Great Britain by Oldhams (Watford) Limited, St. Albans Rd., Watford. The magazine was in "tabloid" format, approximate dimensions 36 cm x 27 cm. The magazine (cost two pence, every Wednesday) began publication in May 1937 under the title Modern Wonder, and went through a few name changes, becoming Modern Wonders in December 1939 and Modern World from March 1940 until the magazine stopped in March 1941, possibly due to wartime paper shortages in England. (Source: Wikipedia)This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A magazine in tabloid format published in June 1940. The magazine includes a number of articles about the Second World War.modern world, second world war 1939-1945 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Certificate of Completion, Australian Red Cross, Elementary Course of Lectures and Demonstrations in Anti Gas Relief No. 2554, 1939
... second world war 1939-1945.... australian red cross second world war 1939-1945 Anti Gas Training ...This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A certificate provided to Dorothy Rogers recording her completion in 1939 of an elementary course of lectures and demonstrations in Anti Gas ReliefSignatures / Date / Numberaustralian red cross, second world war 1939-1945, anti gas training, dorothy rogers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Oxford University Press, Matilda Waltzes with the Tommies, 1944
... world war 1939-1945 -- personal narratives... the reason behind its acquisition. kent hughes, mary world war 1939 ...Melbourne : Oxford University Press, 1943 176 p. : ill., ports. ; 22 cm. non-fictionkent hughes, mary, world war 1939-1945 -- personal narratives -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Photograph, The 2/1 Australian Field Butchery Platoon, Petrie, Queensland, 1945, 9 March 1945
... World War, 1939-1945... O’Neill S J Welsh 2/1st Field Butchery Platoon Petrie World War ...This is an official group portrait of the 2/1st Field Butchery Platoon who are identified as: Left to right, back row: VX33117 Corporal (Cpl) F M Hogan; NX85618 Private (Pte) A J Nicol; VX127710 Pte E C J Kemp; VX143647 Lance Corporal (LCpl) L G Lobb; QX44905 Pte C L Adams; SX25540 Lance Sergeant R J Gray; NX193508 Pte K A Burgess; VX5112 Pte J T Roberts; NX153073 Pte D J Evans; WX9743 Pte M F Lynch. Middle row: QX49356 Pte L V Symes; QZ31697 Pte N R Underhill; QX16156 Staff Sergeant H L Cairns; VX19172 Lieutenant W H Thomas; VX55658 Sgt D W Craig; QX47082 Sgt E S Wilbraham; SX19778 Pte D Weatherald. Front row: NX155215 Pte E Corrigan; QX56335 Pte E Corrigan; NX57204 LCpl W H Jackson; VX59081 Pte B Moszkowicz; SX31901 Pte J Lambre; NX94941 Cpl R A Hanson; QX40009 Pte T G O’Neill; VX84971 Pte S J Welsh. The photo was taken under the command of 1 Aust Base Sub Area and Lt R B Irving. According to the Australian War Memorial website, the photographer was David Tennant Gaery Eastman and the photo was taken on 9 March 1945. In the AWM collection there is also a photo of members of the platoon at the unit slaughter yards in Milne Bay, New Guinea (REF: AWM 0703790). An overview of the history of the unit can be found at https://birtwistlewiki.com.au/wiki/2/1st_Field_Butchery_Company Leslie George Lobb, the father of the donor, was the platoon sergeant. He had multiple copies of this photo, which may have been obtained with the aim of distributing them to other platoon members. Leslie George Lobb - born 15 July 1920 in Box Hill; married Elizabeth Annie Stephenson in 1954; died 14 Nov. 1997. Leslie became a service station / garage proprietor at 352 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert a business he took over from his father. An associated mechanical business operated under the name of Leo Green Motors, at the same address. The family lived next door at 354 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert. Leslie's father Harry Lobb had operated at an adjoining property (350 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert) as a fuel and ice merchant, before installing a petrol bowser to service the expanding motor car industry. The house at 354 Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert was removed and relocated by the family in 2000 to Mirboo North, Gippsland, Victoria, where it still stands.The photo is a touchstone to local servicemen who served in World War 2.A B&W / sepia photo with a narrow white border of 25 men in uniform. They are standing / sitting in 3 distinct rows with the rear row standing and the other 2 sitting on a 'sandy' area with sapling eucalypts and a (?) corrugated iron shed in the background.REAR: Purple photographer's stamp approximately in the centre: "Photograph No. MH [in lead pencil 87544] / Supplied by Military History / Section (S.D.9) / General Staff L H Q. / For personal enjoyment ONLY / and on condition that it will / not be reproduced in any form." f m hogan, a j nicol, c j kemp, l g lobb, c l adams, r j gray, k a burgess, j t roberts, d j evans, m f lynch, l v symes, n r underhill, h l cairns, w h thomas, d w craig, e s wilbraham, d weatherald, e corrigan, w h jackson, b moszkowicz, j lambre, r a hanson, t g o’neill, s j welsh, 2/1st field butchery platoon, petrie, world war, 1939-1945, mont albert