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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 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Textile - Flag, Framed, Japanese Good Luck Flag, 1942-1945
... World war 2 Japanese good luck flag carried by Japanese... on a black card board backing. World war 2 Japanese good luck flag ...World war 2 Japanese good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier in the Pacific. Good luck flags were commonly carried and bore the names of members of the soldiers home town.It is believed that this flag had previously been on display at the old Footscray depotJapanese flag comprising of red circle centrally located on a stained white background with black conji lettering surrounding the central red circle. The flag is quite badly stained and has rips and moth holes distributed evenly across its face. there is some slight bleeding of the red colour into the lighter fabric above the circle. Framed behind consevation glass in stained wood and gold frame on a black card board backing. ww2, japan -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program - religious service, A Civic Service of Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the Cessation of Hostilities, 1945
... for the cessation of hostilities in the Second World War, arranged... for the cessation of hostilities in the Second World War, arranged ...Program for a civic service of thanksgiving for the cessation of hostilities in the Second World War, arranged by the City of St Kilda in collaboration with the churches involved and held at the St Kilda Town Hall. The date is not specified.White paper, discoloured with age, printed in black on both sides and foldedcity of st kilda, wwii victory celebrations, arnold colman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KNIFE, CLASP, 1977
... the Second World War. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661... the Second World War. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661 ...Standard pattern of clasp knives issued since before the Second World War. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Stainless steel construction clasp knife consisting of a retractable blade, a can opener and spike. A screwdriver is attached to one end. The knife is attached to a khaki coloured lanyard.Stamped on one side of the knife: “(upwards arrow), 5110-66-013-1930, 1977”clasp knife, equipment, kevin john herdman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KNIFE, CLASP
... the Second World War. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661... the Second World War. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661 ...Standard pattern of clasp knives issued since before the Second World War. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Stainless steel construction clasp knife consisting of a blade, a can opener, a screwdriver, and a spike. The knife is attached to a khaki coloured lanyard.Stamped on the side of the knife: “WHITTINGSLOWE OPENER, 15737, PAT. APPN., ADELAIDE, D (upwards arrow) D”clasp knife, equipment, kevin john herdman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RAAF WW2, c.WWII
... held the rank of LAC in No 6 Transport Movement Office RAAF. .2....1) ARTHUR HANDO, Air Force 2nd World War. .2) A HANDO... of original. .1) ARTHUR HANDO, Air Force 2nd World War. .2) A HANDO ....1) Arthur John Gorsuch Hando No 116921 enlisted in the RAAF on 19.7.1942 age 18 years. At discharge on 12.4.1946 he held the rank of LAC in No 6 Transport Movement Office RAAF. .2) - .5) Photographs reflect service life in Darwin during World War II..1) Portrait of WWII Airmen - copy of original. .2) Group photograph of a football team - copy of original. .3) Group sitting on truck - copy of original. .4) x 2 Trucks - copy of original. .5) Group of 3 - copy of original..1) ARTHUR HANDO, Air Force 2nd World War. .2) A HANDO 4th from top, 5 RC Air Force footy team. .3) 2nd World War, Darwin, ARTHUR J HANDO. Pop 1st one sitting on car, no hat. .5) A HANDO.photography-photographs, military history- army - airforce, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, 2) Pytchley
... served in both World War 0ne and World War Two. He enlisted... pocket is a World War One trio of medal ribbons. An attached... to illness. During World War Two, Leo enlisted in the 21st Battalion ...Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. Leo Reoch Cohn served in both World War 0ne and World War Two. He enlisted in the 1st AIF on 23.9. on 6.5.1915, initially in the 22nd battalion (No. 1039), aged 18. Shortly after, on 11.9.1915, he transferred to the 8th LHR and embarked for Egypt on 23.9.1915, serving in both Egypt and Palestine. During that period of service, he transferred to the 1st Australian Light Car Patrol on 8.9.1917. This unit later became the 1st Australian Armoured Car Section. Leo began his return journey to Australia on 16.5.1919. Shortly after his RTA, he was discharged. While on active service overseas, he was hospitalized on a number of occasions due to illness. During World War Two, Leo enlisted in the 21st Battalion VDC (No. V360272) on 18.5.1942 at the age of 44. He was appointed Lieutenant on 25.6.1942. Leo's VDC service was terminated on 31.10. 1945 following the end of World War Two. .1) Tailored khaki woollen officer's dress jacket with silk like fabric lining. Two button-down breast pockets and two button down-side pockets. All buttons are military issue. Unit colour patch on each shoulder (8th ALH). Above the left breast pocket is a World War One trio of medal ribbons. An attached fabric belt has a metal buckle. .2) Light brown cotton drill jodhpurs with button fly. Knee reinforcement pad sewn on the inside of each leg. Button down hip pocket and two side pockets. Belt loops and buttons for braces on the waist band..2) On manufacturer's label: 'Pytchley, MADE IN ENGLAND'. Handwritten in black ink on waistband: 'COHN'.uniform, 8th light horse regiment, leo reoch cohn -
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Workers on roof of State Library of Victoria Dome 1947, 1947_
... This photograph shows two workers on the Dome of the State... are removing the World War 2 blackout material from the dome. Les Smith ...This photograph shows two workers on the Dome of the State library of Victoria in 1947. The workers are removing the World War 2 blackout material from the dome. Les Smith is on right. Melbourne rooftops in background.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith, les smith -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Emergency Ration Tin, AMF, A Gadsen Container
... world war 1 ration... of the Second World War. These rations were issued to every soldier... during the latter part of the Second World War. These rations ...This type of ration tin was issued during the latter part of the Second World War. These rations were issued to every soldier involved in operations and were only to be opened if no other source of food was available.An unopened olive drab Australian Military Forces (AMF) Emergency Ration Tin. There are instructions printed in black ink on the inside surface of the lid. This should read 'INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE / To be consumed as found. / 1. HOT CHOCOLATE (if preferred) / Break up chocolate block and dissolve in hot water. / 2. TEA TABLETS: / Use one per pannikin, adding boiling water and sugar if required. / 3. SALT TABLETS : / To reduce fatigue and cure muscle cramp, take either in water or as desired. Normally stamped in the inside of an opened ration tin would be date, such as '10-44' indicating that it was produced in October 1944. The outside of the tin has printed in black ink 'A.M.F. / EMERGENCY RATION / D (Government broad arrow) D / . The bottom surface of the ration tin has printed in black ink " To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Consumption of this ration must be reported at first opportunity. Instructions for use are printed under cover of container and also on paper slip within can". ration, emergency ration, world war 1 ration -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Shirt collar; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
... Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role... War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through ...This Collar is part of the uniform 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. Cream Cotton Shirt Collar with buttonhole to attach the collar to shirt with stud. One button hole on each end of collar band for shirt stud fastenerSize "131/2" printed on neck band underside. Name of owner "W.M. RIDE" printed on top side of neck band. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Skirt; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
... Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role... World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through ...This Skirt is part of the uniform 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 A line skirt, bak fastening. Five press stud fasteners and two hook and eye fasteners. One fabric hook on each side for hanging. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Hat; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
... Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role... World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through ...This hat is part of the uniform 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 felt hat with 60mm brim. Brown hat band 30mm wide with narrow stripes top and bottom. Narrow stripes red and grey at top of band, grey and red at bottom of band.Inner hat band marked with "N231, 6 7/8, 1942" -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - WW2 Telephone Set, Standard Telephone and Cables Pty Ltd, 1942
... by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal and Morse... by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal and Morse ...An example of a Telephone Set D Mk V which was used by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal and Morse code communications over short distances via a telephone line.An example of a Telephone Set D Mk V which was used by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal and Morse code communications over short distances via a telephone line. Rectangular aluminum green painted box with broad canvas webbing strap secured to the side of the body through metal loops. Two vertical webbing loops are attached to the rear of the body. Stencilled in black on top TELE. SET. D. MK. V.'. The housing opens by a hinged fold back lid that is secured by a hook and eye closure. Attached to the inside of the lid are two metal plates. The first is a circuitry diagram, the second is the instructions for use of the set. The interior contains the phone assembly and is divided by a metal shelf. On the left is a bell with two screw terminal in front. At the center is the telegraph key and behind that is the battery box with a small metal plate with, 'TELEPHONE SET. D.MK.V To the right is metal box with two terminals in frontAttached to the bottom of the shelf is a slide out metal key Below the shelf is a compartment in which is stowed a black metal headset with provision for a bakelite handset with attached cord and four-prong plug.Tele Set stamped on outside of unit. Inside lid plaque - Telephone Set D MK V -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Jungle green shirt Miles
... World War Two... Victorian Mounted Rifles. SSgt Miles had World War Two service prior... Military Forces (CMF) World War Two WWII Miles VMR ...This shirt was worn by Staff Sergeant Maurice Miles 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. SSgt Miles had World War Two service prior to joining the Citizen Military Forces (CMF)Jungle green shirt with rolled sleeves, yellow lanyard on right sleeve, metal VMR shoulder titles, Staff-Sergeant rank insignia, ribbon bar: British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Efficiency Medal with rosette, and National Medal.world war two, wwii, miles, vmr