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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE BADGE WW1, Post WW1
All Returned badges are individually numbered on the back and can be traced.Badge, brass, Returned from Active Service WW1, round shape with crown on top.Around edge: “Returned from Active Service & Issued by Dept of Defence” In centre: “AIF” Imprinted on back: “No 237619”badge, active service, military history -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged Weapon Bayonet, C WW1
German Mauser Bayonet model 98/05 WW1 issue ribbed wooden handleSIMSON & CO SJHL W15 on spine -
Bendigo Military Museum
Honour Board - 19TH LINE SECTION HONOUR BOARD WW2, Post WW2
19th Australian Line Section (Signals) WW2. The roll is in 3 sections, two sections fold in from the sides. memorials-honour boards, military history-service records, line -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Record of Service Book WW1 : Thomas Kneebone/Kneeborn, circa 1914-1918
WW1 Personnel Record Thomas Kneebone number 658. Thomas Kneebone Scholar, Black Dog Creek via Chiltern. WW1 Circa 1914-1918 Thomas Kneebone Scholar Blackdog Creek, Chiltern. Buff light tan coloured Record of Service book WW1 Thomas Kneebone Service number 658 Hard front and back cover, booklet consists o 52 pages light ivory coloured paper. A.M. Form M. 7 Record of Service Book issued to Kneeborn (Kneebone) Thomas Training Area 56C Albury. ww1 the great war 1914-1918, thomas kneebone, black dog creek, via chiltern, thomas kneebone scholar/teacher -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLETS SOUTH AFRICA WW1, c.1915
Items collected by Bert HEWSTON on the way to England WW1, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.3 x Souvenir booklets from South Africa. .1) Dark grey/brown cover with illustration of native children within an oval shape. Contains colour prints of native people & places. 15 pages. .2) A coloured reproduction of a Zulu in marriage costume. Cream card cover with pale brown printing. Contains 3 x dried silver leaves fromTable Mountain fused to the inside back cover. .3) Photo post card of Promenade Pier, Cape Town which has 2 x dried silver leaves from Table Mountain fused to the inside the back cover..1) Printed: “Native life in South Africa” .2) Printed: “Zulu in marriage costume SA” .3) Printed: “From South Africa”documents - booklets, military history - souvenirs, africa -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - COLLECTION OF NEWSPAPERS, Herald Sun, From 31 Aug 1989 - 19 July 1990
The Herald Sun released this series starting Aug 31, 1989 as a collection item and commemoration of WW2 covered all key events of WW2. The extracts are as per the headlines and by lines of the day.Series of a collection of 55 broadsheet newspaper pages covering the entirety of WW2. Each page is a single sheet broadsheet in black and white, with extracts of actual war articles and photos from key days starting from Sept 2, 1939 with the start of the war in Europe and finishing with final surrender of Japan on August 16th 1945.Headed "MY WAR" from part 1 to part 55 with the Sun News Pictorial heading.herald-sun, ww2, commemoration papers -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Poster
German Aircraft WW2poster -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photo
WW2 Gun Pitphoto, ww2, army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. Tobruk and El Alamein, 1953
Official history of WW2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. The Japanese Thrust, 1953
Official history WW2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. The New Guinea Offensives, 1953
Official history of WW2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. The Final Campaigns, 1953
Official history of WW2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. Royal Australian Air Force 1939-1942, 1953
Official history of WW2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. Air War Against Japan 1943 - 1945, 1953
Official history of WW2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945. The Government and the People 1939-1941, 1953
Official history of WW2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal, Service medals
Assorted WW2 medals -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - James Bremner
WW2 group of four39/45 Star, France Germany Star, Defense Medal and War Medal -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Belt - Sam Browne, Early 20th Century
This is an original belt, however the name on the back is illegible, except for WO1. The Sam Browne belt is named after Sam Browne who when injured devised the belt to hold a sword and the belt had two shoulder pieces when a pistol was added.This is an original Sam Browne belt.Leather Belt.On the back of the belt WW1, name is not legiblesam browne, belt -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honour Board - Framed Roll of Honour, Wangaratta District, c1920
Roll of Honour for Wangaratta District containing the names of approximately 530 men and 4 nurses who enlisted and served during the First World War.The Roll of Honour commemorates the memory of over 530 men and women from the Wangaratta District who enlisted voluntarily to serve their King and Country during the First World War and signifies the many who lost their lives. Brown timber frame containing document listing four columns of names within two pillars and scrolled headingWW1 Honour Roll - Wangaratta Districtroll of honour, wangaratta district, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - EMBROIDERED AND CARD WW1, c.WW1
Silk postcard from a soldier in WW1.1. Pale cream colour postcard with an embroidered front in the form of a folded envelope. On top part is embroidered a red and green bunch of flowers. On the bottom part is embroidered a message. Inside the pocket is a card. 2. The card has a message surrounded by 8 shields with the flags of the various allies in WW1.1. Embroidered in "To my dear Daughter". 2. On card is "Hearty Birthday Greetings" and various flags.postcard, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLETS WW1, The Bystander's Fragments from France, C.1914 - 18
See also Cat No 3477. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2..1) 6 pages stapled together from 2nd edition of above book. .2) 11 pages from 1st edition of above book printed in greenish ink..1) Printed bottom in centre: “In the Support Trench” Printed bottom L: “Bruce Bairnsfather” .2) Printed bottom in centre: “Still Keeping His Hand In” Printed bottom L: “Bruce Bairnsfather”booklet, fragments, bystanders -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - CAKE TIN, Willow, made in Australia
Tin used to send cake to troops serving overseas, possibly WW1 or WW2Round grey metal cake tin with lid“Willow”cake tin, willow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, VOLUNTEER, c.1941-45
Item issued to Mrs M HEWSTON. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Volunteer Air Observer Corp Badge. Round, metal, blue, white & red centre with gold depiction of a bird centre, pin on rear.On rear: “Dept of Air 10774”numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft, observer -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Railway Pier HMAS Australia and Brisbane, Early 20th Century
The HMAS Australia and Brisbane are documented as visiting Port Melbourne circa WW1 and WW2.HMAS Australia has been a significant link and factor in the history of the Mission. Padre Frank Oliver Chaplain from 1930-60 served on the ship in WW2. Cadets and officers also regularly visited the Mission. The pier also played a significant role in the development and life of Melbourne. Small landscape b & w photograph depicting view along a pier with railway lines and three ships ( 2 appear to be naval vessels) moored on the right hand side of the frame. A horse and cart can be seen on the pier in the middle distance. handwritten inscription on the page below the photograph.hmas australia, hmas brisbane, port melbourne pier, station pier, fan album -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - LEWIS AND BREN GUNS, ROBERTSON & MULLENS LTD, Unknown
Lewis Gun was used in WW1. Lewis and Bren Gun were used in WW2.1. Lewis Gun. This is a pocket size notebook. Khaki colour, printing is in black ink. It shows the title and drawing of a Lewis Gun. Fourth Edition (enlarged). Inside are illustrations of Lewis Gun Parts. 2. Bren Gun. Pocket size notebook. Pocket book and illustrated guide. Second edition. Inside are written instructions and illustrations of Bren Gun parts.1. Written on top front is - “L.V. Brown”, “1/-“ 2. Written on top front is - “L.V. Brown”.lewis gun, bren gun, manuals -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Newspaper Article, Vincent Daly, Friday 19 December 2008
Friday 19 December 2008. Heading: Tale of Airman's Survival Finally Told". Double page article prepared by Shepparton News journalist John Lewis on life before, during and after WW2. Features his survival following crash in Scotland.Shepparton News article featuring Vincent Daly 1921 - 1969. A former Tatura (Byrneside) boy - pilot in WW2 as told by his brother Pat. Double page spread with colour photos.vincent daly, pat daly -
Orbost & District Historical Society
WW1 belt with medals, WW1
This belt was owned and worn by William Johnson, father of Ian Johnson of Orbost.This personal item gives an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.A khaki coloured canvas belt from WW1. It has assorted military brass badges attached.badges - RFA; crossed swords; crossed rifles; wheel with crown at top; union makes strength; Royal Army Medical Corps; Royal Berkshire; ASCww1 johnson-william belt badges -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges British and Italian, Circa WW2
00074.1 Cyclist Corps Badge 00074.2 Italian Badge Engineers. WW2 00074.3 Royal East Kent Hat Badge -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - Gaiters, Circa WW2
WW2 short gaiters. Canvas with leather strapping and brass buckles.Mixed match pair with one gaiter having leather straps.G..27 L B 42 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals WW2, Post WW2
WW2 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star and Defence Medal. Also included is 1945 School Medallion.Unnamed