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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Bryan Ridgeway Collection See Description for list of items
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Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUAL, TRANSLATION, 1945
Published by the "United States of America War Office".Manual, brown cardboard covers, 139 pages re: German to English , basic course units 1-16 June 1945. Single word translation to sentences and conversations. "German TM30-1506 WAR department Technical Manual"manual, german, translation, english -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: MANILLA ENVELOPE
[a] Manilla envelope addressed to Cohns. Handwritten caption, 'Workers compensation Nov 7th 1945, New Zealand Insurance Co Ltd. [b] Documents enclosed pertaining to above.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Optical Munitions, with Director
Part of a series entitled “Optical Munitions - School of Natural Philosophy, 1942-1945”. Black and white photo showing a close up of hands handling equipment, same as in no 127.In ink on lower left hand corner : “14” -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Optical Munitions, with Peter Law & .A.C. Godwin
Part of a series entitled “Optical Munitions - School of Natural Philosophy, 1942-1945”. Black and white photo of Peter Law and A.C. Goodwin examining optical glass specimens.In ink on lower left hand corner : “28”. -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Optical Munitions, with J.F.G. Darby & W.B. Lasich
Part of a series entitled “Optical Munitions - School of Natural Philosophy, 1942-1945”. Black and white photo of J.F.G. Darby (Left) & W.B. Lasich (Right) sighting on apparatus(??).In ink on lower left hand corner : “11”. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON DUTY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, July 5, 2004. On duty: looking spic and span are these women from the 'Fortuna' L.H.Q. Cartogrphic Company in 1945.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Proclamation of the City of Nunawading, 30/05/1945 12:00:00 AM
Holiday notice to indicate the closing of premises at 1 pm on Wednesday 30 May 1945 on the occasion of the proclamation of the City of Nunawading by His excellency the governor, Sir Winston Dugan.Holiday notice to indicate the closing of premises at 1 pm on Wednesday 30 May 1945 on the occasion of the proclamation of the City of Nunawading by His excellency the governor, Sir Winston Dugan.Holiday notice to indicate the closing of premises at 1 pm on Wednesday 30 May 1945 on the occasion of the proclamation of the City of Nunawading by His excellency the governor, Sir Winston Dugan.city of nunawading, holidays -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: COPIES OF VARIOUS PHOTOS
Document: copy of the Victorian Centenary Issue 1945-35. On Front: Bendigo Camera Pictures, with the compliments of Brown, Jones & co, Ltd. Merchants. Photo of Alexandra Fountain on front.place, bendigo, historical items, bendigo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Book Excerpt, ADAM SMITH Patsy, Deliverance, 1992
Lionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This book excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.Lionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.non-fictionLionel Jones was a flower gardener in Nunawading prior to enlisting in the Australian Army in 1940. This book excerpt covers his wartime experiences in World War 2, between 1939 and 1945.jones lionel, flower farms, florists -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Prahran town clerk, 38 years", 10/07/1969 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, 10-7-1969, reporting on the death of Mr. John Romanis, Town Clerk city of Prahran and Secretary of the PMTT. Had retired in 1945.trams, tramways, pmtt, prahran -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Domestic object - Mug - Drinking, C.R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd, Heathmont Primary School No. 4688 ceramic mug. Circa1990s, 1900s
Drinking mug, white with gold rim, ceramic. Heathmont Primary School with a 'badge'. Epacris floral motif. +Additional Keywords: Hose, C.R.Underneath: C.R. Hose Glassware Pty Ltd Est 1945.; Designed and Decorated in Australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - SOUVENIR, JAPANESE SURRENDER MOROTAI 19 Sept 1945, 9 September 1945
Issued to the members of the Allied Forces at Morotai on the occasion of the Surrender of the Second Japanese Army. "T.A. Blamey, General Commander-in-Chief".Small yellow paper printed with red sun, green palm trees plus water."Commander in Chief, AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES" Advanced Headquarters, MOROTAI, 9th September 1945.japanese surrender, morotai 1945 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1946 - 1948
All the photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history.(.1) Sepia tone photo with 2 soldiers standing. The taller on the right is F.W.(Dinky) Dean as a young soldier. (.2) Sepia tone photo with 5 soldiers in a street. F Dean is 2nd man from the right. (.3) Sepia tone photo with a shield showing a scroll at the top and bottom relating to “HQ Coy 65 Aust INF BN”. (.4) B & W photo showing a soldier standing besides a military vehicle, F Dean. (.5) B & W photo with a “U” shaped building in gardens being the “Lavarack Club” . (.6) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on a concrete wall, F Dean with camera. (.7) B & W photo showing 3 soldiers, 2 at rear, 1 in front being F Dean. (.8) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on boxes, soldier on the right is F Dean. (.9) B & W photo with 2 soldiers standing and one seated against a sign “WO’s and Sgt’s Mess”. (.10) B & W photo showing 4 soldiers sitting around a table having a drink, 2nd from the right is F Dean. (.11) B & W photo with 2 soldiers in shorts standing in front of a Jeep. (.12) Sepia tone photo showing a large group of soldiers in Battle Dress 4 rows deep, building and a hill in the background. (.11) On rear in pen, “Dad Kelly and remember Harry Woodward, taken 1945 at Morotai”photography, military, bcof -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS, c.1994 - 1995
50th Anniversary of the end of WWII certificate issued to J B REID. Son of J B REID, Bruce Reid signature as Federal Member in 1995.Commemoration Certificate to recognize 50 years since end of WWII. Paper certificate, gold / khaki border, cream background with black print & coloured emblem.In the centre, emblem has words: “AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945 - 1995” Bottom: “3 signatures”certificate, 50th, remembers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal, post 2000
Medal relates to B G COOPER No 3/410591. Refer Reg No's 1722P & 1723.Medal, miniature with ribbon & 2 clasps. On medal: AUSTRALIAN ACTIVE SERVICE MEDAL 1945 - 75 On clasps: MALAYA THAI - MALAYAmedal, malaya, cooper -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Millbank filter bag, M & Co
Personal issue equipment during World War 2 and Vietnam War eras. It did not purify water but stopped one from drinking mud. The filtered water was run in to a water bottle containing sterilizing tablets.Light green cotton bag. Fitted with brass eyelets in top corner for use as hanging point.Manufacturer's stamp: "M & Co. 1945, Defence broad arrow, CAT No A.F. 0005" -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 60th Anniversary of the end of WW11, 2005
This medal was issued to commemorate the end of World War 2 and was issued to eligible living veterans or their widows/widowers.It comes in a black card and fabric lined box. It has been issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool. A common object with over 300000 minted but with a link to a local person and commemorating an event of world importance.Gold metal round medal with Australian coat of Arms on one side and stylised image of outline of Australia on the obverse side. Mounted in black card box.World War 11 Service to Australia. World War 11 60years 1945-2005warrnambool, ernest swan, 60th anniversary medallion ww2 -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Fan, 1995
A number of these fans were ordered from Indonesia by Lia Kellener, the founder of Tempo Doeloe in Melbourne.The item relates to the move of many Dutch to The Netherlands or Australia from post-WWII Dutch East Indies. After a 4year struggle immediately following the ousting of the Japanese in 1945, Indonesia officially gained independence from The Netherlands in 1949. Small Indonesian fan produced for the 50th anniversary of Tempo Doeloe in Australia. The fan is made in a similar manner to the so-called Wayang dolls and is reminiscent of this aspect of traditional Indonesian culture.An orange central patch bears the words: Tempo Doeloe 1945-1995 Indonesia - Australia. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 10/1/1945
Two page newspaper containing news from home.Two page cream coloured newspaper with black print.Australian Edition Guinea Gold Volume 3 No 53 Wednesday January 10 1945guinea gold, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 1/3/1945
Two page newspaper containing news from home.Two page cream coloured newspaper with black print.Australian Edition Guinea Gold Volume 3 No 103 Thursday March 1 1945guinea gold, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 20/5/1945
Two page newspaper containing news from home.Two page cream coloured newspaper with black print.Australian Edition Guinea Gold Volume 3 No 183 Sunday May 20 1945guinea gold, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 22/6/1945
Two page newspaper containing news from home.Two page cream coloured newspaper with black print.Australian Edition Guinea Gold Volume 3 No 215 Friday June 22 1945guinea gold, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 28/6/1945
Two page newspaper containing news from home.Two page cream coloured newspaper with black print.Australian Edition Guinea Gold Volume 3 No 221 Thursday June 28 1945guinea gold, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 29/6/1945
Two page newspaper containing news from home.Two page cream coloured newspaper with black print.Australian Edition Guinea Gold Volume 3 No 222 Friday June 29 1945guinea gold, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 12/8/1945
Two page newspaper containing news from home.Two page cream coloured newspaper with black print.Australian Edition Guinea Gold Volume 3 No 266 Sunday August 12 1945guinea gold, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 21/8/1945
Two page newspaper containing news from home.Two page cream coloured newspaper with black print.Australian Edition Guinea Gold Volume 3 No 276 Tuesday August 21 1945guinea gold, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Commemorative Medal, 1945
Commemorative badge produced for the proclamation of the City of NunawadingGold plated embossed medal with red , white and blue ribbon attachedFront: 'City of Nunawading' with Coat of Arms. Back: 'City of Nunawading Proclaimed 1945 ' with wreathnumismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Wangaratta High School
Memorial Framed Photograph, 1945
Photograph of Russell JackPilot Officer (RAAF) Russell Jack Killed in Action Burma. 21st April 1945 -
Bendigo Trades Hall Council & Literary Institute Inc.
Book, Victoria Parliamentary Debates
BookVictoria Parliamentary Debates Years 1945-1946 Vol 221 Pages 929-2147