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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group, WW2 Royal Australian Air Force, 56380 LAC Edward Terrence Orlowski
Medals described from left to right: The 1939-45 Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloyto fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The 1939-1945 Star". The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with equal bands of Navy blue, Army red and Air Force blue. The Italy Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloy to fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The Italy Star." The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with 7mm red and 6mm white band repeated in reverse and separated by 6mm wide green band. Colours of the Italian flag. The Defence Medal The medal is cupro -nickel. It has an uncrowned effigy of King George vi on the obverse. The reverse has a conventional oak tree centrally placed with a crown above with two lions as supporters. Between the supporters are the dates 1939 - 1945. The base of the medal has the words "The Defence Medal". The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is orange with green outer stripes. Each green stripe has a black pin stripe running down the centre. The green represents the islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents the enemy attacks and the black represents the black outs. The War Medal The war medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the observe. The reverse has a lion standing on the double-headed dragon. The top of the ribbon shows the date 1939-1945. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the union flag. Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 The Australian Service Medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of king George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally surrounded by the words 'the Australian service medal 1939-1945. The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red striped which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, RAN, and RAAF respectively.The 1939-45 Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Italy Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Defence Medal 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. War Medal 1939-45 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. Australian Service medal 1939-1945 Orlowski E. T. etched on the rim of the medal.ww2, medals -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND MINING REVIEW, February 10th, 1939
Chemical Engineering and Mining Review February, 10th 1939 with photographs, maps and illustrations.books, technical, mining -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Ernest Wilson, Service record, 1939 - 1945
Service record Ernest Wilson 1939 -1945 (copy from internet 2008)transport - shipping, armed services, arts and entertainment - music, ernie wilson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Quotation, Wrought iron window grilles for Port Melbourne Bowling Club, Leveson Ornamental Iron Works, 4 Sep 1939
Quotation for wrought iron window grilles for Port Melbourne Bowling Club, 1939sport - lawn bowls, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne bowling club, sydney sims anderson -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1939-1945
Army Issue Housewife” 1939 – 1945 Sewing Kits. Pte Geoff Hallstawell, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Drainage Plan, 15/09/1939 12:00:00 AM
Plan of drainage for Ethel Vanner's house at 590 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 1939.Plan of drainage for Ethel Vanner's house at 590 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 1939.Plan of drainage for Ethel Vanner's house at 590 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 1939.water supply, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, vanner, ethel v., whitehorse road, mitcham, no. 590 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals - J.Ireland
1939/1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/1945, Australian Service medal 1939/1945. John Ireland NX16933medals, ww2 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals Minatures, Ireland
1939/1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/1945, Australian Service medal 1939/1945. John Ireland NX16933medals, ww2, army -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, 26/6/1939
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of the bust of a man, who is wearing a suit. The man is Frank Wright.On back - printed - Jerome; 26 Jun 1939frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Elwood Primary School, c. 1939
black and white photograph mounted good conditionGrade 5B, Elwood Primary School, 1939 -
Clunes Museum
Textile - TRAY CLOTH, 1939
White hand crocheted sandwich tray cloth"Clunes Centenary 1839 1939" stitched into patternclunes centenary 1939, tray cloth, crochet -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, c1945
Item presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to MALONEY MAURICE MICHAEL : Service Number - VX82156 : Born 18 May 1917 at Wangaratta in recognition of his military service during WW2. Died 1/9/1965 and buried at Wangaratta.Medal issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in appreciation of their service during WW2Metal Medallion mounted on metal base - Obverse side : Above, coat of arms (Of Britain). woman in long dress in field, holding a cornucopia. Plants behind include grapevine, grain and possibly tobacco; around: BOROUGH OF WANGARATTA * INCORPORATED 1863 *, Reverse: In Grateful Appreciation WORLD WAR / 1939-1945. Wreath around.Borough of Wangaratta Inc 1863 In grateful Appreciation VX 82156 Dvr Maloney M.M World War 1939-1945m m maloney, ww2, medal -
Orbost & District Historical Society
military uniform, Before 1939
This is the army uniform of James Chester Kerr Trewin a lieutenant in 2/7th and 58/59th Battalions. He served in the Middle East, Syria and New Guinea. James Trewin was wounded in action.This item gives an insight into the human element of World War 11 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and played a vital role during this time are remembered.A khaki coloured WW11 jacket (male) with a cap. There are medals on a strip. Three bronze stars : 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star. Round silver medals : 1939-1945 Defence Medal ; 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal . There is a Rising Sun - Australian Commonwealth Military Force - on the lapel and on the cap. On left sleeve is a strip of black and red bars.uniform-military trewin-james ww11 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 4/03/1939 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat 's 29 decorated for the 1939 Ballarat Floral Festival and its appearance and its use and publicity.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a postcard featuring the 1939 Floral Tram, Ballarat No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival. Photographed with the eight SEC hostesses standing inside the tram. Wal's Album notes give the date as 4-3-1939. Photograph printed on Kodak Paper, but no other details. See image i2 for rear of photograph.trams, tramways, floral tram, decorated trams, tram 29 -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Box of 1 Miniature Medal, 1 Ribbon Bar and one Pamphlet, Miniature Civilian Service Medal and Bar, 1994
The Civilian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 was established in 1994 by the Australian Government. It recognizes the service of civilians who served in Australia during World War 11, in organisations that were subject to military-like arrangements and conditions of service, or arduous circumstances, in support of the war effort. The original medal is missing in the presentation box. The recipient is William George Bennett of the Alice Berry Nursing Home, Kings Rd, Emerald.VEMU1664.1 Civilian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 (minature) with attached ribbon. The ribbon consists of three vertical bands of equal width of green, ochre and green, separated by two narrow white stripes. VEMU1664.2 Ribbon Bar for the Civilian Service Record 1939 - 1945 VEMU1664.3 Pamphlet explaining the medal design and the official wearing of the medalCIVILIAN SERVICE. The medal portrays the Southern Cross surrounded by Golden Wattle. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals & Ribbons- R.Lowe
1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/45 Aust Defence Medal 1939/45. with ribbons VX102574 R.F. Lowemedals, ww2, army -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medals:, Service W F Duncan
Medal: 1939 - 1945 Medal Medal: 1939 -1945 Australian service medal13488 W F Duncan -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medals:, Service
Medal: 1939 - 1945 Service (no Ribbon) Medal: 1939 - 1945 australian Service 143217 E J Barlow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - AUSTRALIAN MILITARY AWARDS
Displays Military Awards that have been awarded to Australians since 1939 through to 1973.1 SET OF 13 Australian Military Awards dating from 1939 through to 1973 placed on a display board titled Board No. 3. There is an attached list identifying these awards. Each award has it's appropriate title placed underneath the award. "See attachment".There are no inscriptions on these medals except, Great War Medal, Korean Medal and General Service Medal. R/H corner of the display board identifies - from the "Bob English Collection".medals, awards, passchendaele barracks trust -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 26/03/1939 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No. 15 at the Wharf terminus, Moorabool St, 26-3-1939. Photo by Wal Jack. Tram has the destination of Newtown. In the background are the Australian Steamships Pty Ltd Office and Sailor's Rest building. Printed on Ilford paper. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. On rear in ink "SEC Geelong No. 15 Birney at Moorabool St Wharf terminus. 26-3-1939." Has the Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner with the number "T264" written in.trams, tramways, geelong, moorabool st, wharf, tram 15 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - CAP, PEAKED
Peaked uniform cap worn by members of the Luftwaffe Flak Group Pattern is NCO pattern dated 1939. Note refers to Waffenfabre which translates to Weapons Factory.Predominately black peaked hat. Top portion black felt with red edging and emblem of silver eagle carrying a Swaztika on front. Middle portion is black cotton material band, 5 cm wide with emblem of laurel wreath in silver and wings coming out each side. A blue, silver and red button in middle. Peak is black leather on outside and cream plastic on inside. Black buckled chin strap on bottom broken from stud on right side. Inside lined with orange material with brown leather lining on rim. Plastic clear diamnon label over label.Size " 56" Label "Landes. Lief. Gen d." "Randwerks" "Berlin No. 18 Lieferjahr 1939". (maybe) "Korschnet. H. Maizenwacher". german uniform, ww2, waffenfabre -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of man feeding chickens, c.1939
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of man (Gid Ashley) feeding pigs and chickens in a farmyard.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen '1939 Gid Ashley Dec 1939 The vegetable garden is behind the pickett fence'churchill island -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - Membership, Port Melbourne Cricket Club, 1939
One of seven membership medallions of the Port Melbourne Cricket Club for season 1939 - 40sport - cricket, societies clubs unions and other organisations, terry keenan, port melbourne cricket club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Notice of motion, W T WOODRUFF, S Watson, 3 Jul 1939
Notice of motion from W.T. WOODRUFF, 1939, kept in Bowling Club minutes book.sport - lawn bowls, port melbourne bowling club, w t woodruff -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 1939
ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH LENT BY ALISON HOAREPHOTOCOPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES CENTENARY 1939 STREET PARADE TAKEN NEAR LUFF'S CORNER.local history, photography, photographs, events & celebrations file no 400 on cp -
Tennis Australia
Magazine, 1939
Two issues of 'Western Tennis' dating from 1939. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Magazine, 1939
LIFE magazine, August 28, 1939; Alice Marble on cover. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Victorian Bowling Association Certificate for Three - Fours Pennant Competition 1939-40, 1939-40
Three - Fours Pennant Competition Certificate. Canterbury Bowling Club Winners 1939-40canterbury, canterbury bowling club, victorian bowling association, three - fours pennant competition, bowlers patriotic fund, lawn bowls -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Modern Transport, "Melbourne cable and electric tramways", 2/1939
Article - "Melbourne cable and electric tramways" - with the subheading "First Substitution by Diesel Buses", with H H Bell, MMTB Chairman as the author. Describes the current system, cable tram operation, formation of the Board, Chairman Bell, Cameron, conversion, H H Bell's tour, closure of the cable system and operation by diesel buses, the new SW6 tram, Australian PCC cars, Diesel bus development, Fare Structure and notes the Board's payments to the fire brigade etc. Has photos of Y 469, Leyland cub buses, W5 736. Has adverts for Bell Punch ticket machines, Smith's clocks and Karrier trucks. There is a report from Thomas Tilling Ltd about their operation and annual reporting.Yields information about Melbourne tramways in 1939 and the background history.Magazine cutting from Modern Transport 25/2/1939 - pages 43 and 44trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, buses, bus replacement, h h bell., melbourne, y class, w5 class, tram 469, tram 736, leyland cub -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medals, Mounted, WWII, Unknown
WWII Historical Significance.1# The 1939 -1945 Star. 2# The Pacific Star. 3# Defence Medal 1939 -1945. 4# Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945. 5# King George the V1 Medal ( Lion on reverse). 1939 - 1945.VX 51123 T.E. Arnold.