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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 -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Pewter Tankard, The Australian Army Tankard, (estimated); 1990's
... and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya... World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam Australian ...There is no record of where this Tankard came from or who donated it.Pewter drinking cup with ornate handle, Rising sun Badge with Queens Crown. Glass bottom. Tpered sides. Listing Captains and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and VietnamAustralian Rising Sun Badge in Front centre. On Base serial No 0983, Makers markings, Other pewter markingstankard, pewter, drinking, cup -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Silver Tankard ARMY
... and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya.... Listing Camaigns and locations. From World War 1, World War 11 ...Pewter drinking cup with ornate handle, Rising sun Badge with Queens Crown. Glass bottom. Tapered sides. Listing Camaigns and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and VietnamInscipion: The Australian Tankard WWI German New Guinea Gallipoli France Palestine Mesopotamia Flanders WWII Nth. Africa Crete Malaya SW Pacific Timor New Guinea Java Bouganville Brneo Greece Syria South Africa Korea Malaya Vietnam Presented to the Waverley RSL by Army Members April 1984tankard, mug -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Silver Tankard R.A.A.F
... World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam to present... sides. Listing aircraft. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea ...Pewter drinking cup with ornate handle, R.A.A.F Badge with Queens Crown. Glass bottom. Tapered sides. Listing aircraft. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam to present dayInc: Famous RAAF Aircraft General Dynamics F111c deHaviand DH9A Tiger Moth Bristol Bulldog Short Sunderland Hawker Demon Douglas Boston Curtis Kitthawk Supermarine Spitfire DAP Bristol Beaufort Lockheed Hudson CAC Boomerang Fairey IIID Lockheed Hurculese Bell Iroquois GAFEE Canbera Consolidated Liberator Lockheed Neptune DHC Caribou GAF Lincon CAC NA Sabre DAP Bristol Beaufighter Avro Lancaster DHA Mosquito Boeing Vertol Chinook Westland Wapiti Lockheed Orion Avro Anson DHA Vampire Douglas Dakota CAC Wirraway Diamond Jublee 1921 - 1981 Presented to the Waverley R.S.L.by R.A.A.F. Members April 1981tankard, mug -
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 -
The Foundling Archive
dad with horse
... Second World War; West Sydney; dad; horse; 1940's... the Second World War from the perspective of a young woman and her.... Second World War; West Sydney; dad; horse; 1940's; Australia ...Photograph taken between c1930-1950. This item is part of the West Sydney Collection. Which details the period around the Second World War from the perspective of a young woman and her family. photograph'dad' handwritten on the backsecond world war; west sydney; dad; horse; 1940's; australia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Mayoral Ball, Hawthorn Town Hall, 1947
... the Second World War. The photograph formed part of the collection... after the Second World War. The photograph formed part ...Photograph of the first Kew Mayoral Ball to be held after the Second World War. The photograph formed part of the collection of WHS Dickinson and was presented to the Kew Historical Society by his daughter in 2018. A group portrait of attendees at the 1947 Kew Mayoral Ball, held in 1947 at the Hawthorn Town Hall. In the second row, centre are the Mayor and Mayoress of Kew, Cr WHS Dickinson and Mrs Doris Dickinson. Also in the photo are the acting Town Clerk of Kew, Bill Graham (3rd row at left), two flower girls, Judith and Janet Dickinson, and debutantes with their partners. Mr Ron Dickinson, the son of the Mayor and Mayoress is standing in the back row at left. The photograph is in a beige card folder embossed with the words "Portrait by C. Stuart Tompkins, Camberwell". The internal framing mount is signed in pencil with: "C Stuart Tompkins, Camberwell". 1947cr whs dickinson - mayor of kew 1946-1947, civic events - kew (vic), mayoral balls - kew (vic) -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Department of Aircraft Production Bristol Beaufort Beaufort Production Training Notes, DAP Training Notes Balmain WW2 (Beaufort Production)
... Provenance of item (from Balmain, NSW, during World War Two... Provenance of item (from Balmain, NSW, during World War Two as part ...Provenance of item (from Balmain, NSW, during World War Two as part of the Department of Aircraft Production) is largely reliant on the title of the folder the document is stored in, rather than the document itself. -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, George Nicoll Company, Don Walker No.3 wood, 1926c
... 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don... at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World ...Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft with plastic coating to resemble hickory (damaged), wooden head and leather grip.Brass plate on base of head: "Don Walker Heidelberg Golf Club Hand Made 3".heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, woods, golf professionals, don walker -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, George Nicoll Company, Don Walker No.4 wood, 1926c
... 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don... at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World ...Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft, wooden head and leather grip.Brass plate on base of head: "Don Walker Heidelberg Golf Club Hand Made 4"heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, woods, golf professionals, don walker -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, George Nicoll Company, Don Walker No.2 wood, 1926c
... 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don.... He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker ...Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft, wooden head and leather grip.Brass plate on base of head: "2"heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, woods, golf professionals, don walker -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, Don Walker No.3 iron, 1925c
... 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don... at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World ...Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft and head, leather grip.Inscription on head: "Don Walker. Rustless. Hand forged in Scotland. 3 iron" The 'hand' symbol is that of the George Nicoll Company.heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, golf professionals, don walker, irons (golf) -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, George Nicoll Company, Don Walker No.5 iron, 1925c
... 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don... service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named ...Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft and head, leather grip.Inscription on head: "Don Walker. Rustless. Hand forged in Scotland. 5 iron". The hand symbol is that of the Gorge Nicoll Company of Leven, Fyfe, Scotland.heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, golf professionals, don walker, irons (golf) -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, George Nicoll Company, Don Walker No.7 iron, 1925c
... 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don... on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy ...Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft and head, leather grip.Inscription on head: "Don Walker. Rustless. Hand forged in Scotland. Mashie Niblick. No. 7 iron" The hand symbol is that of the Gorge Nicoll Company of Leven, Fyfe, Scotland.heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, golf professionals, don walker, irons (golf) -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, George Nicoll Company, Don Walker No.8 iron, 1925c
... 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don.... He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker ...Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft and head, leather grip.Inscription on head: "Don Walker. Stainless. Hand forged. Designed by PGA Australia. Registered number 14052"heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, golf professionals, don walker, irons (golf) -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, George Nicoll Company, Don Walker No.9 iron, 1925c
... 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don...-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker ...Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft and head, rubber grip.Inscription on head: "Don Walker. Stainless. No.9"heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, golf professionals, don walker, irons (golf) -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, George Nicoll Company, Don Walker putter, 1925c
... 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don... on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy ...Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft and head, rubber grip.Inscription on head: "Don Walker. Rustless. Hand forged in Scotland. Putter. 9". The hand symbol is that of the George Nicoll Company of Leven, Fyfe, Scotland.heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, golf professionals, don walker, putters -
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Diorama, 2015
... This diorama is the introductory feature in the World War 2... is the introductory feature in the World War 2 Gallery - South West Pacific ...This diorama is the introductory feature in the World War 2 Gallery - South West Pacific area. A private soldier is shown cautiously advancing down a jungle track outflanking Allied defensive positions1:1 scale diorama showing soldier of Imperial Japanese Army advancing through jungle in Malaya January 1942fall of singapore, 8th australian division -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Clothing - 2/23rd Infantry Battalion tie, Tee Dee Tie Specialists, Aft 1946
... World War 11...Arthur Lock was enlisted with the 2/23rd Battalion in World.../23rd Battalion in World War 2. After the conclusion of the war ...Arthur Lock was enlisted with the 2/23rd Battalion in World War 2. After the conclusion of the war, he was an active member of the Rats of Tobruk Associaton and the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion Association. This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A blue tie featuring the Tobruk T colour patch adopted b42 the 2/23rd Battalion from 1942 until the unit was disbanded in 1946.world war 11, tobruk, 2/23rd battalion, 2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge, 1942
... and Second World Wars. The star on the bar indicated the number... the First and Second World Wars. The star on the bar indicated ...Female Relative Badges were issued to the nearest female relative to those on active service overseas during the First and Second World Wars. The star on the bar indicated the number of relatives serving. Silver-coloured Badge surmounted with crown edged with leaf design, inscription surrounding inner wreath of leaves & Australian bar suspended on loops with chain. 7-pointed star on bar. Pin on back for fastening. NB: Star indicated no. of sons serving NB: ID No. on reverse: A109990.To The Women Of Australianumismatics, badges