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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Japanese women in traditional costume
... at Tatura Internment and Wartime Camps during the Second World War.... the Second World War. tatura japanese family camp japanese japanese ...This photograph depicts two young Japanese women demonstrating traditional Japanese cultural practice whilst living at Tatura Internment and Wartime Camps during the Second World War.A black and white photograph featuring two young Japanese women in traditional costume.tatura, japanese family camp, japanese, japanese internees, internment, rushworth, goulburn valley, kimono -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed newspaper article, Boys from the North at Torquay Camp, 16 March 1940
... camp in Torquay during World War Two.... during World War Two. Photographs depicting soldiers who enlisted ...1940 newspaper article showing collage of photographs of soldiers from Victorian north east towns whilst at Army training camp in Torquay during World War Two.Photographs depicting soldiers who enlisted from towns in Victoria's north east whilst at training camp in Torquay prior to deployment during World War Two.Black patterned plastic frame with dark grey mount over newspaper article depicting 10 photographs of soldiersWeeklyTimes, March 16, 1940 Boys from the North at Torquay Campyarrawonga, corryong, walwa, myrtleford, moyhu, wangaratta, tallangatta, wahgunyah, tungamah, st james, wodonga -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Medal, Service to Australia: 60th anniversary of WWII, 2005
... world war ii... marking the 60th Anniversary of the ending of World War 2 in 1945... marking the 60th Anniversary of the ending of World War 2 in 1945 ...Official issue in 2005 by the Australian Federal Government marking the 60th Anniversary of the ending of World War 2 in 1945. This medal marks Allan Charles Quinn's service in WW2.This Official medal complements the extensive holdings of memorabilia that comprises the Allan Charles Quinn Collection that extensively documents his life,the voyages, and career as a Merchant seaman in the immediate post world war 2 period and prior to the significant changes brought about by container shipping by the end of the 20th Century. Gold-coloured disc medallion in a magnetic black folding display box with plush display mount. Accompanying small brochure on 60th anniversary of WWII in 2005 and an official signed letter from the Australian GovernmentLetter signed by Prime Minister : John Howard and Veterans Affairs Minister De-Anne Kellymedal, gold, world war ii, wwii, world war 2, numismatics, allan charles quinn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Safety Razor, c1940
... whilst on active service during World War Two. Cataloguer used... whilst on active service during World War Two. Cataloguer used ...It is believed to have been used by the donor's husband whilst on active service during World War Two. Cataloguer used a similar razor during service in 1942-45A 'Valet' auto-strop safety razor enclosed in a lidded bakelite box, with enclosures for Razor and spare blades. Box is brown in colour. The strop which is part of the set is missing. Three pieces make up the set.'VALET' Auto-strop Safety Razor|'VALET' on razor|Made in England.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
... world war 2... in the Middle East during World War 2. ... Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. The card ...Christmas postcard with two black and white photographs on the front. To the right is a portrait image of Noel Blundell, an Australian Army soldier in summer uniform. To the left is a woman with two children in an outdoor setting. To the woman's right is a teenage boy and to the woman's left is a younger teenage girl. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. The card is inscribed "A Happy Christmas and A Victorious New Year"postcard, christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, Burma Railway
... Army World War 2 ex-serviceman John William Toon, service... a visit to the site by Australian Army World War 2 ex-serviceman ...Framed collection of railway spikes and clips from the Thai-Burma Railway recovered from Hell Fire Pass in 1987. These items were recovered during a visit to the site by Australian Army World War 2 ex-serviceman John William Toon, service number VX30397. J W Toon (also known as Bill Toon) served with the 8th Division and was a prisoner of war. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Readings and Prayers for Members of ARMY WOMEN'S SERVICES
... to Australian Army Women's Services personnel during World War 2... that is issued to Australian Army Women's Services personnel during World ...Pocket book size with thick, buff, paper cover imprinted with red lettering and the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. Example of the Readings and Prayers book that is issued to Australian Army Women's Services personnel during World War 2 by the Australian Army Chaplains' Department. The book has 176 pages of suggested readings and prayers for a variety of different occasions. The book was produced ca 1944.The book front cover is printed with the following text in deep red: "Readings and Prayers for Members of ARMY WOMEN'S SERVICES", "Issued by the Australian Army Chaplains' Department". There is an Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge at the top of the page and an Australian Army Chaplains' badge at the bottom. The book has the reference number "A.A.B. 35". -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Gervasoni Family, c1941
... world war two... during World War two. He is the one in uniform, with furrowed... World War two. He is the one in uniform, with furrowed brow ...Old Tick was the neighbour of Gus, Bess and Jack Gervasoni in Stanley St, Daylesford. As a toddler Jack Gervasoni would sit on his knee for hours watching his pocket watch - leading to the name 'Tick', and later 'Old Tick'. Annie Wheldon was Tick's daughter and gave many items currently on display at the Daylesford Museum.Black and white photograp of the photograph on the occassion of Gus Gervasoni being shipped out for compulsory service during World War two. He is the one in uniform, with furrowed brow. Left to right: Gus Gervasoni, his father George Gervasoni, ? , (Possibly Old Tick [Wheldon]. Front row left to right: Kevin or Roger Lock, Jack Gervasoni (son of Gus), Ken Lock. gus gervasoni, aif, world war two, chocco, chocolate soldier, conscript, george gervasoni, john hogan gervasoni, ken lock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH FOLDER COLLECTION: WHITE HILLS CEMETERY WW 2 BURIALS, 1990 - 2015
... the World War 2 Nominal Roll. https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2... service details on each veteran printed from the World War 2 ...Folder of research material compiled by Carol Holsworth. Received at History House in July 2023. White Hills Cemetery WW 2 Burials Includes information on graves, plaques, inscriptions and family history of WW2 veterans buried in the White Hills Cemetery in Bendigo. Includes service details on each veteran printed from the World War 2 Nominal Roll. https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2Carol Holsworthbendigo, cemetery, ww 2 burials -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Certificate Expression of Thanks, Award
... On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.... On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a grateful ...Presented to all service personal who served in WW2.by the Australian government.Awarded to Ronald Leslie Gregory in appreciation of his service to the war effort by the Hon Paul Keating MP. Prime Minister of Australia.Rectangular shaped Certificate.On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a grateful nation expresses its thanks to RONALD LESLIE GREGORY for contributing to the war effort and the coming peace. Signed by Prime Minister the Hon. Paul Keating MP Signed by the Minister for Veterans Affairs the Hon. Con Sciacca MPronald leslie gregory. certificate, award, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - colour, Australians Parading For The Trenches, 1916
... world war one...World War One official war postcard showing Australians... Postcard - colour Australians Parading For The Trenches World War ...Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing Australians inUnifrom with guns and helmets. On back "These are the men who shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 23, 1916, took Pozieres by a splendidly dashing advance through shrapnel, shell and machine-gun fire.world war one, australian soldiers, pozieres, harry holmes, henry smerdon holmes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Royal Army Medical Corps Picking Up the Wounded in a Captured Village, c1916
... world war one...World War One official war postcard showing a number... in a Captured Village World War One official war postcard showing ...Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing a number of ambulances and troops on the battlefield."These are King's soldiers and our conrades who have fought and suffered. The best we can give them is thei due." Such is the feeling of the devoted Red Cross service.world war one, harry holmes, ambulances, red cross, wounded, soldiers, royal army medical corps -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
book, W.M. Matheson, A Mallee kid with the Flying Sword, 2004 (exact)
... describe the author's overseas service in World War II. Two final... describe the author's overseas service in World War II. Two final ...W.M. Matheson 409169 F/LT who lives at Wycheproof, relates his wartime experiences as a Flying Officer - William "Murdoch" Matheson made 194 operational flights and his accounts of missions and descriptions of different locations are interesting.An autobiographical account of service with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force in World War II. A hard covered blue book with gold inscription. Contents describe the author's overseas service in World War II. Two final chapters are the End of the War and Reflections. The Wycheproof Historical Society/With Best Wishes/Murdoch/409169 F/LT MATHESON WILLIAM MURDOCHno 601 county of london squadron, royal auxiliary air force, 1939 war, murdoch matheson, pilots foggia italy photo, italian war map, end of, the war 1945 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Jack Partington and stepson Alan, 1950c
... returned from the second world war, he married Vivien Clarkson who... returned from the second world war, he married Vivien Clarkson who ...Photograph of Jack Partington and stepson Alan.When Jack returned from the second world war, he married Vivien Clarkson who already had two children, Joan and Alan.Digital copy of black and white photographjack partington -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, The National Press Pty Ltd, Lewis Gun Pocket Book & Illustrated Guide, pre 1914
... in service in theAustralian Army at the outbreak of World War 2... in service in theAustralian Army at the outbreak of World War 2 ...Hand book for machine gun used by Light Horse Regiments during the Great War. Unfortunately, the Lewis Gun was still in service in theAustralian Army at the outbreak of World War 2Soft covered book, detailing the parts and their function, correction of stoppages etc of the Lewis machine gunRobertson & Mullens Ltd Melbourne Price One Shillinghandbook, lewis machine gun -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Service Jacket; Army Nurses Uniform, Early 1940's
... This uniform was worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World... Winifred Ride during World War 2.. Nurses played a key role ...This uniform was worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2.. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey fitted, lined jacket with long sleeves, collar and lapels. Three front metal buttons buttons and two smaller buttons on each sleeve. Dark green epaulette with four metal buttons on each shoulder (Right side is faded). Two hip pockets with one button fastener. One internal pocket with small grey button. Unit patches on each sleeve and four inverted service chevrons on right sleeve at wrist. Two ribbon bars containing 5 Campaign Ribbons on left side of front, attached with standard 'brooch' fitting . Belt (same material as jacket) passes through two loops on back of jacket and is fastened by two buttons, hidden when belt is fastened. Metal buttons stamped with map of Australia with crown above and the words Australian Military Forces around. Makers label inside back below collar: " /tailors and habit makers, J .RAVENSDALE & SON Nicholas Bldg Swanston Street Melbourne". Name of owner handwritten "Sister Ride:" -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Daily Chronicle, News Chronicle
... world war 2... progress in the Second World War, right up until Victory Day... the allies progress in the Second World War, right up until Victory ...This British publication was a lift-out of the Daily Chronicle and belongs to a 90-part series that chronicled the allies progress in the Second World War, right up until Victory Day in 1946. News Chronicle Newspaper. Coloured newspaper with a caricature of Hitler" head being tipped over a cliff by two Diggers. Black and white with "The war papers, part 50" written in red.News Chronicle. The War Papers, Part 50, April 8 1945. Annihilation is now at hand. British sweep towards Breman. "Adolf, you're about to make the best crack of your life!"wwii, world war 2, the daily telegraph, 1945 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Transcripts of Excerpts of Letters from Mother to Father
... was interned in Tatura, Victoria, during the second world war...., during the second world war. gweny beck konrad beck ...Transcripts of excerpts of letters from mother, Gweny Elizabeth BECK to father, Konrad Victor Hans BECK, when he was interned in Tatura, Victoria, during the second world war.Small paper booklet, white with blue centre which has title on it and photograph of three babiesgweny beck, konrad beck -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Internment Camp Christmas Program, Phillharmonisches Orchester Internierungs-Lager Tatura, 1941
... as "Enemy Aliens" during World War 2. Those interned in 1941 were... of German male civilians interned as "Enemy Aliens" during World War ...The orchestra consisted of German male civilians interned as "Enemy Aliens" during World War 2. Those interned in 1941 were former Australian residents and New Guinea missionaries.The program indicates the caring attitude of the Australian authorities in permitting the acquisition of musical instruments, and the encouragement offered to the internees in order to produce the concert. Original single page paper program with printed list of orchestral items to be performed by the camp orchestra,19th.and 20th. July 1941, in Internment Camp 1, Tatura. Also lists the names of the members of the orchestra and their instruments.Nil. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 11/11/1940
... were stationed outside the compounds during the Second World... World War. ...The guards who appear in the photograph were members of a garrison of guards and other support staff including nurses who were stationed outside the compounds during the Second World War.A black and white photograph depicting 17 Australian guards at the Tatura Internment and Wartime Camp. Several of the guards are smiling and portable buildings can be seen in the background. The guards in the front row are holding weapons. -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Button, Jack's Day Appeal Button, 1945
... Jack's Day Appeal was run during the first and second world... was run during the first and second world war's to raise awareness ...Jack's Day Appeal was run during the first and second world war's to raise awareness and funds for naval personnel Button forms part of a collection of buttons from Frederick HyamsBadge, white ensign "Jack's Day Appeal 1945", pin on reverse White button with Jack's Day Appeal 1945 around the perimeter of the badge. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Blues jacket Miles
... Following service in World War Two, Staff Sergeant M Miles... button have been removed. Following service in World War Two ...Following service in World War Two, Staff Sergeant M Miles enlisted in the Citizen Military Forces and served as Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant in 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Lapel style Blues jacket with Staff Sergeant rank insignia. All buttons except one pocket button have been removed.miles, wwii, cmf, reserve -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Mallacoota Memories, 1980
... in a World War 2 Bunker in Mallacoota . The bunker was handed over... a museum housed in a World War 2 Bunker in Mallacoota . The bunker ...This book was produced by the Mallacoota and District Historical Society. The Society, founded in 1974, has a museum housed in a World War 2 Bunker in Mallacoota . The bunker was handed over to the Society by the R.S.L.A small 104 pp book titled Mallacoota Memories. On the front cover is a coloured photo of lakes and trees. The title is in red. The book contains early observations by J.[G] A. Robinson; contact with settlers; mentions Biduelli, Kruatungulung, Murring, Ben- Kurnai, Mallekotang Mittong, Tinnon, Kyrekong, Ponedyang, Worarer Mittong groups. The history is from 1841 -1945. It was produced by Mallacoota and District Historical Society.mallacoota-history robinson-j.a -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Rolleicord Camera, Franke & Heidecke, late 1930s
... of the camera, made prior to the Second World War. Camera takes 120..., made prior to the Second World War. Camera takes 120 film ...Used by the MMTB Supply Department for photograpy. Based on the wikipedia reference and the markings on top of the front face of the camera, made prior to the Second World War. Camera takes 120 film.Demonstrates the type of equipment the MMTB used to record their work, problems and to illustrate reports etc.Camera - metal frame, twin lenses folding view finder within a leather caseMarked "Melbourne Tramways Australia" on the top of the leather cover, and the full name of the MMTB , Melbourne Australia on one side of the camera.mmtb, camera, photography -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Equipment, School satchel with exercise book and slate, 1931-1934
... to World War 2; exercise book was produced by local traders... to World War 2; exercise book was produced by local traders ...Slate and satchel commonly used in primary schools prior to World War 2; exercise book was produced by local traders in the Brunswick and Brunswick West area for free distribution to students.Leather school satchel, with slate and exercise book. Exercise book entitled "Brunswick West and North-West State Schools Homework Exercise Book", probably produced between 1926 and mid 1930s. The Advertised Bruce Small/Malvern Star business was located at 134 Sydney Road in the 1931-1934 period. Slate and exercise book marked "Doug Elliott"school slates, school satchels -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER, BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 1 May 1944
... World War Two... of World War Two in 1944. Part of the Kevin John Herdman... of World War Two in 1944. Part of the Kevin John Herdman ...Newspaper contains articles related to the progress of World War Two in 1944. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No, 397661, collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Four page broadsheet newspaper. Heading in Gothic script. Text in black type. Black and white photographs, black line diagrams and map. Various advertisements for products and services.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, world war two, kevin john herdman -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Nicholas Monsarrat, The Cruel Sea, 1953
... the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War. It contains... the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War. It contains ...Based on the author's own vivid experiences, The Cruel Sea is the nail-biting story of the crew of HMS Compass Rose, a corvette assigned to protect convoys in World War Two. Darting back and forth across the icy North Atlantic, Compass Rose played a deadly cat and mouse game with packs of German U-boats lying in wait beneath the ocean waves. Packed with tension and vivid descriptions of agonizing U-boat hunts, this tale of the most bitter and chilling campaign of the war tells of ordinary, heroic men who had to face a brutal menace which would strike without warning from the deep . .non-fictionBased on the author's own vivid experiences, The Cruel Sea is the nail-biting story of the crew of HMS Compass Rose, a corvette assigned to protect convoys in World War Two. Darting back and forth across the icy North Atlantic, Compass Rose played a deadly cat and mouse game with packs of German U-boats lying in wait beneath the ocean waves. Packed with tension and vivid descriptions of agonizing U-boat hunts, this tale of the most bitter and chilling campaign of the war tells of ordinary, heroic men who had to face a brutal menace which would strike without warning from the deep . . nicholas montsarrat, ww2, royal navy, battle of the atlantic, corvette, frigate -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - German Belt Buckle, Early 20th century
... World War One... World War One. The crest comes from Prussian heraldry... of the German military forces in both World War One and World War Two ...This is a German military buckle, believed to date from World War One. The crest comes from Prussian heraldry and the motto, Gott Mit Uns (God with Us) was used by sections of the German military forces in both World War One and World War Two.This item is of some interest as a World War One memento – in this case an accessory of a German military uniform of that era.This is metal belt buckle with a portion of a brown leather belt attached. The buckle has a circular decorative section featuring a crown, decorative leaves and lettering.Gott Mit Unswarrnambool, german military uniform accessories, world war one -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Queen of Sport, c. 1940
... World War Two... as a fund-raiser for the war effort in World War Two... Australia as a fund-raiser for the war effort in World War Two ...This badge appears to have been produced in South Australia as a fund-raiser for the war effort in World War Two. It was probably produced as part of a Queen Carnival event but no other details are available. This badge has no known local provenance but is retained as an example of fund raising efforts during World War Two. This is a round metal badge with blue lettering on a cream-coloured background and a photograph of a girl. The badge has a metal clip at the back. Queen of Sport Miss Helen Lindsay 2358miss helen lindsay, world war two -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
... in the Second World War.... in the Second World War. Combined Operations made a huge contribution ...Combined operations plaque - designed and carved by Petty Officer Joiner 3rd Class A W VENABLES on behalf of the Commanding Officer of HMS Northney attached to Combined Operations in the Second World War.Combined Operations made a huge contribution to the successful outcome of the Second World War by undertaking dozens of Commando raids and landings, mostly against the Axis forces, from Norway in the north to Madagascar in the south and from North Africa and the Mediterranean in the west to the Far East, culminating in the D-Day Invasion on the 6th of June 1944.Round solid timber plaque with eagle over sub machine gun over anchor carved in centre.Combined Operations - United We Conquercombined operations, ww2