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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Richard Collier, World War 11 - The War in the Desert, 1977
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ronald H. Bailey, World War 11 - The Air War in Europe, 1979
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Major R. S. Billett, War Trophies - From the First World War 1914-1918, 1999
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Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Our War - A view of World War I from inside an Australian family
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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 14/3/1942 - Special _ My War Part 24 - R.A.N. Loses Two Warships, Local Newspaper Dated 14/3/1942 - Special -My War Part 24
Local Newspaper dated 14/4/1942 - R.A.N. Loses Two Warships - Malta Defies Hitler's FuryLocal Newspaper dated 14/4/1942 - My War Part 24 - R,A.N. Loses Two WarshipsLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2 events Dated 14/4/1942 - My War Part 24R.A.N. Loses Two Warships - Malta Defies Hitler's Fury world war 2 newspper dated 4/3/1942 - r.a.n. loses two warships -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book. Colonial Conflicts. 1845-1972, General Editor: Nic van Outdshoorn, Front Line Dispatches. Australians at War 1845-1972, No Date
PaperbackColonial Conflicts World War 1 and the ANZAC tradition World War 11: Enemy on the Doorstep Korea, Malaya and Vietnam From the writers of Two Hundred Years -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, L.J. Gervasoni, Avoca War Memorial, 2011, 06/08/2011
The monument commemorates those from Avoca who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It was dedicated on18 November 1921. The memorial was later rededicated in 1988 to also remember those who served in the Second World War. During the First World War, 137 men from the Avoca area volunteered for the armed services and of this number 29 were killed. A plaque, unveiled in 1984, commemorates Sergeant Lewis McGee V.C who enlisted from Avoca in World War One. Colour photograph of the Avoca World War One. The Memorial is an octagonal building of rendered brick supported on eight columns with rounded engaged columns on the central section of each. At the top of the rounded section is a shield decoration. World War One Fallen Auls A. Beavis J. Beer C. Brown J.A. Brown J.N. Burns W. Dobley L. Driver W.H. Evans C.G.H. Fish W. Harrowfield N. Henderson J.H. Henry C.A. Howell T.P. Kiehl A. Lambert S. Lansdell H. Livingstone J. McArdle J.E.F. McDowell W.R. Oppy W. Rowlands W. Rowlands H. Smith S.W. Summers D.L. Templeton C. Turpin H. Willmott C. Wrigley F. Yates L.R. World War One Honour Roll Anderson N.W. Armstrong H.M. Barry R.E. Beavis JOHN. Blain J. Bowen L. Bradley H.J. Brazil F. Brereton W.C. Brereton C. Brown H. Burke J.F. Burke P. Burnett W. Cain H.C. Calnan C. Chandler R.W. Chandler H. Chaplan W. Coates E. Cross F. Cross C. Crute A.T. Cullip C. Daly J. Derrick E.A. Diamond C.P. Doodt D. Doodt C. Douglas J.O. Ebeling C. Elliot T. Elliot N. Elliot W.N. Ford H. Fraser D.C. French W. French W.H. French C. Garner J. Gee J. Gee F.R. Gibson C.A. Golder A. Golder F. Gollop H. Gouce W. Greenwood H. Greenwood W. Harbour H.J.H. Harris N. Harrow R. Harrowfield B. Hellings D. Henderson C. Henderson J.J. Henderson T.A. Hilderbrand W. Holland H.S. Hughes W. Jardine J.W. Jardine W.E. Jardine J.A. Johnson G. Johnson W. Johnson REG. Johns Kitchen G.R. Laidlow R.T. Larkins James. Leyden J.M. Leyden P.J. Lindsay F. Lyons P.L. McEwan F. McVicar F.C. McVicar A.A. Mitchell T.T. Moodie A. Nicholson E. Porter A.B. Randall W. Redpath S. Reeves H. Reid E. Resuggan A. Robinson R.W. Samers V. Scott R.V. Sims H.L. Stavely W. Torney S. Williams H. Willmott H. Wilmott D. Wilson B.C. Wilson A. Wiltshire C. Witherden T. Witherden D. Yates J.O. Young F. Johnson F. Kitchell P. Kitchen A.L.avoca, avoca war memorial -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945 Volume 4. AIR. Author John Herington, First Published 1963
A continuation and conclusion of the story of Australian airmen who served in or beside the RAAF in the struggle against Germany and Italy. In general it covers a period when both in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe Air superiority, the vital pre-requisite of successful air assault, had already been gained over the enemy. The emphasis is largely engagements or in the strategic bombing campaigns to the total achievement of allied air power in land and sea campaigns.Historical record of the Air power over Europe 1944-1945Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945. AIR Maps, Illustrations, charts, photographsAustralian War Memorialinvasion of italy, long range missiles, oil, normandy, coastal command, ardennes offensive, battle of the bulge, evaders, prisoners, rhine, air force 1944-1945, wwii, 453 squadron, 646 squadron, spitfire, ground crew, no.3 squadron, 461 squadron, 466 squadron, 455 squadron -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Manual, H E Daw, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, 1941
Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.72-page manual provided to air raid wardens following their training during the Second World War. The booklet was issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria. Fourth Edition, 1941second world war 1939-1945, second world war - air raid precautions, air raid precautions - manuals, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, Eugene GORMAN, "With the Twenty - Second", Original Edition 1919, Revised Edition 2001
"This is a revised edition of the original 1919 Regimental History" "From the beaches of Anzac Cove to the gas ridden trenches of the Western Front" "The pyramids to the rolling plains of Stone Henge" "Ground traversed by the Twenty-Second (Victorian) Infantry Battalion during World War One"Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover cardboard with grey coloured buckram , gold coloured print on front and spine. Illustrated with purple over red diamond colour patch. Dust cover, paper, pinkish/orange glossy coloured background, purple coloured print on front, spine and back. Illustrated with purple over red diamond colour patch (small) front and back and black and white photograph of a group of soldiers 'somewhere in France. 245 pages, cut, plain, semi gloss white. Illustrated - black and white photographs and maps.Front fly leaf - printed donation label - "Donated by 39th Australian Infantry Battalion (1941-43) Association Inc www.39battalion.com" Top right front flyleaf - printed label with handwritten in black ink "No. 120 of 500"books, military, history, wwi -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian war memorial, Australia in the War of 1939-1945, Series 5, Medical. Vol 1 - Clinical problems of war, 1962
This book describes the injuries and maladies that affected Australian soldiers during the war 1939-1945Index, ill, p.712.non-fictionThis book describes the injuries and maladies that affected Australian soldiers during the war 1939-1945world war 1939-1945 - auustralia - medical conditions, australian army - medical corps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Australian War Memorial, Australians at war, 1885-1972: Photograph from the collection of the Australian War Memorial
Australians at War shows in pictures and words what war meant to ordinary Australians.Australians at War shows in pictures and words what war meant to ordinary Australians.australian war memorial, war photographers - australia, war - pictorial works -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. Air War Against Japan 1943 - 1945, 1953
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. War Economy 1942-1945, 1953
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. War Economy 1939-1942, 1953
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. Clinical Problems of War, 1953
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, John Hevington, Australia in the War of 1939-1945/Air War against Germany and Italy 1939-1943
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, John Herington, Australia in the War of 1939-45/Air/Air War against Germany and Italy 1939-45, 1954
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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Published on behalf of the R.A. War Commemoration Fund by G. Bell and Sons, The Royal artillery war commemoration book : a regimental record, written and illustrated for the most part by artillerymen, while serving in the line during the great war, 1920
A history of the Royal Artillery during the Great WarIll, p.408.non-fictionA history of the Royal Artillery during the Great Wargreat britain - army - royal artillery, world war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - great britain -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Warrant award, Warrant award of Centenary Medal to Hans Van Der Horst granted by Queen Elizabeth the Second
Awarded to Hans Van Der Horst Centenary of Federation Medal granted Queen Elizabeth the Second. Signed by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Prime Minister "John Howard" Warrant is crowned by the Emblem of Australia.Under the Official Emblem of Australia Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Second, Queen of Australia has warrant Award to Johannes Van Der Horst The Australian Medal to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia. Signed by Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Prime Minister,centenary medal, johannes van der horst -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Stokes & Sons (?), I Will Help Until The War Is Won, 1917
These badges were produced in 1917 to provide funds for the Lady Mayoress’ Fund during World War One. This fund was largely involved in funding canteens and other comforts for the servicemen during World War One..1 A metal badge with a gold rim, a dark gold background, a cream-coloured map of Australia with red printing and five stars representing the Southern Cross (one smaller star may represent Tasmania). The badge has a metal clip at the back and is somewhat rusted. .2 as above I will help until the war is won Copyright S & S (?) world war one, history of warrnambool, lady mayoress’ fund -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Book, Willis, Walter, Addington, The Workmen's Compensation Acts, 1925 to 1938, with notes, rules, orders, regulations and schemes : being the thirty-second edition of "Willis's workmen's compensation acts", 1939
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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 7/9/1943 - Special - My War Part 39, Local Newspaper Dated 7/9/1943 - Special - My War Part - Australians Press On To Lae - Taming The Turpitz
Local Newspaper Local Newspaper Dated 7/9/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 39 Australians Press On To Lae - Taming The Turpitz -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43, Local Newspaper Dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43 - Landings In France - On The Beaches Of Normandy
Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 43Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 dated 7/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 43Local Newspaper dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43 Landings In France - On The Beaches Of Normandylandings in france - on the beaches of normandy, world war 2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church Honour Roll for the Great War 1914
St. Matthew’s Church Stawell Honour Roll Volunteers for the Great War 1914. Artwork by local Artist Will Rees.Two identical photos of St Matthew's Church Stawell Honor Roll Volunteers for the Great War 1914. Greater Love Hath No Man Then This That A Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends. St. Matthew's Church Stawell. Volunteers for the Great War. 1914. Go the Glory of God.stawell religion church -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Edcation Department, War Service Record 1939-1945 - Education Department, Victoria, 1959
Blue hard cover book with gold embossed title and Coat of Arms.Foreword by Alan Ramsay, Director of Education, includes: Shortly after the First World War there was published "The Education Department's Record of War Service" - a book that has an honoured place in all our schools. ... This book is the record of the part played by the teachers and children in our schools during the Second World War of 1939-1945 ... It tells the story of the schools' war effort in those critical years when war came very close to our shores and when everyone was called on to bear a share of the war effort. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newsclip, Ballarat Courier, Memorial Wall to Remind of Locals' War Service, 1993, 17/07/1993
Newsclip on Ballarat memorial wall for those who served during World War One.anzac, world war one, memorial, avenue of honour, ballarat shire, ballarat shire avenue of honour, chatham-holmes family collection -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Avebury World Heritage Site, Prehistoric Monuments, England, 2016
Colour photograph of the Silbury Hill, an immense Neolithic man-made mound part of the Avebury World Heritage Site. The Avebury World Heritage Site is a complex of outstanding prehistoric monuments comprising Windmill Hill (Early Neolithic enclosure and Bronze Age burial mounds); Silbury Hill; West Kennet Long Barrow; Avebury Stone Circles and West Kennet Avenue; The Sanctuary (site of stone and timber circles). It is part of National Trust and English Heritage. Visitors may walk to sites.Colour photograph of Avebury World Heritage Stte.avebury world heritage site, prehistoric monuments, rocks -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Silbury Hill, Avebury World Heritage Site, Prehistoric Monuments, England, 2016
Colour photograph of the Silbury Hill, an immense Neolithic man-made mound part of the Avebury World Heritage Site. The Avebury World Heritage Site is a complex of outstanding prehistoric monuments comprising Windmill Hill (Early Neolithic enclosure and Bronze Age burial mounds); Silbury Hill; West Kennet Long Barrow; Avebury Stone Circles and West Kennet Avenue; The Sanctuary (site of stone and timber circles). It is part of National Trust and English Heritage. Visitors may walk to sites.Colour photograph of Avebury World Heritage Site. avebury world heritage site, prehistoric monuments, rocks -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Avebury World Heritage Site, Prehistoric Monuments, England, 2016
Colour photograph of the Silbury Hill, an immense Neolithic man-made mound part of the Avebury World Heritage Site. The Avebury World Heritage Site is a complex of outstanding prehistoric monuments comprising Windmill Hill (Early Neolithic enclosure and Bronze Age burial mounds); Silbury Hill; West Kennet Long Barrow; Avebury Stone Circles and West Kennet Avenue; The Sanctuary (site of stone and timber circles). It is part of National Trust and English Heritage. Visitors may walk to sites.Colour photograph of Avebury World Heritage Site. avebury world heritage site, prehistoric monuments, rocks