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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Johnston, Lottie, Honour Roll - Men and Women who have represented Australia in battle and home front - From Orbost and the surrounding districts, 1998
Alphabetical list of service personnel from Orbost and district who served in S.African War, 1st. World War, 2nd.World War, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Gives service number, name, rank, unit.With compliments from Jim I. Hendersonworld war 1939 - 1945, memorials, people, world war 1914-1918 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion
Medallion issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in recognition of their service during World War 2. This medallion was awarded to 127869 LAC RAMAGE W A - Wilfred Allen Born 29/1/1925. Served in the RAAF between 1943- 1946 then transferred to the RAN. Died on 3/1/2004 and buried at Wangaratta.Medallion issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in appreciation of their service during WW2Circular silver metal medallion - obverse side has coat of arms above image of woman in a field - rear side embossed with laurel wreath.Borough of Wangaratta Incorporated 1863 In Grateful Appreciation 127869 LAC Ramage W A World War 1939-1945medallion, borough of wangaratta, ww2, w a ramage, raaf, ran -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Book - "The Transvaal Diary"
This object belongs to James Edward LAWN. He was born on the 1/01/1880 in Ballarat, VIC. James served with the ARMY (2519). He was discharged on 1/09/1902 from duties with the 3 Battalion Infantry Brigade after serving as a Non-Commissioned Private (PTE). James was not taken as a prisoner of war."The Boer War Diary of Private James E. Lawn 3rd. Battalion Infantry Brigade [1st Victorian Contingent.]"south african war (boer war), 1899-1902, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Sacred Places
This book looks at the war memorials in Australia and traces the development of the Anzac cult and the reasons that the war memorials are increasingly cherished in Australian society. It is an important treatise on a unique aspect of Australia cultural life.The book has relevance to all Australians as an exploration of an important aspect of our lives today. It is of some relevance specifically to Warrnambool as there are several references to the Warrnambool War MemorialThis is a paperback book of 521 pages. The cover is multi-coloured with an image of an Australian soldier on the front and spine.Front cover – ‘Multi Award Winner’, ‘Sacred Places’, ‘War Memorials in the Australian Landscape’, ‘K.S.Inglis’ Spine – ‘Sacred Places’, ‘Inglis’ Back cover - Critics’ comments on the book and publication details war memorials in australia -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Service Medals and War Photographers Shoulder Badges
Worn during WWII by John BagnallWar Photographers were classed as "Non-combatants " and were thus no entitled to campaign medals despite their often being embedded in front line forces. Shoulder badges were issued to them to distinguish them from operational troops. WWII Defense Medal, 39-45 War Medal and 2 bronze Official War Photographers Shoulder Badgeswar photographer, john bagnall, -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - WWI Memorial, Port Melbourne, Ron Laing, 1990s
Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.One of three colour photographs of the two war memorials at the beach in Port Melbourne: World War I cenotaphwar - world war i, memorials, ron laing -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Vietnam, How to Live in Vietnam, 1968
Soft cover book showing the Vietnam War through the use of cartoons (and other glimpses of the lighter side of war)Printed by The Wayward Pres, Tokyo in 1968 -
Brighton Historical Society
Cover, Cushion cover, 1915
Items such as this cushion covers were purchased by Australian men and women serving during the First World War as souvenirs of their travels and gifts for their loved ones at home. BHS records indicate that this cushion cover belonged to Mary Crombie, an early Victorian dentist who lived in Brighton while she was studying at the Australian College of Dentistry in the mid-1900s, and later returned to the area in her retirement from 1949-1971. It is likely it was given to her as a gift by a friend of family member who served in Egypt.Pale pink satin cushion cover with pale blue fringe. Embroidered with the words "Souvenir From Egypt / Cairo / 1915", above the image of a crown flanked by crossed Australian and French flags. Below this is embroidered two pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza, bordered by flowers, with a red bow at the bottom.Written in blue pen on reverse side: "Memento of World War I / from Mary Crombie".cushion cover, 1910s, first world war, world war i, egypt, cairo -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dressing, Field, John Tye & Son, 1917
Small, packaged First Field Dressing issued to Australian and British service personnel during World War 1. The package is made of a tough, protective (waterproof?) fabric and comes complete with a safety pin for use as a bandage. These were carried by soldiers and used for initial treatment of wounds. This item has a printed label with instructions for use and was packaged by John Tye & Son, London in May (?) 1917.There is a label affixed to this item with the following inscription printed in black: "War Office", "Medical Division", "First Field Dressing", "JOHN TYE & SON, London, May (?) 1917"world war 1, ww1, dressing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE COLLECTION, The Illustrated London news and Sketch PTY, The Illustrated War News, 1) 14.10.1914, .2) 28.10.1914, .3) 28.4.1915
The Illustrated War News, Volumes Part 10,12 & 28.Magazine collection, cover, paper slightly glossy, front and back has white, red, black and purple print, illustrated B & W and purple war scenes, 48 pages plain white, illustrated with B & W and Sepia tone photographs. .3) Stamped on front cover in purple, “10 d “ (10 pence)photography, illustrated war news, 1914 - 15 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter re Private James William Poulter, 16/04/1920
Copy of Commonwealth War Graves Commission information regarding the burial place of Private James William Poulter (died 1918, buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery; Gouy; Aisne; France) and copy of a letter from his mother giving details of her knowledge of the burial.Information about the Poulter family, Greensborough pioneers.2 pages. Copy of Commonwealth War Graves Commission information regarding the burial place of Private James William Poulter and copy of a letter from his mother.james william poulter, poulter, greensborough, war graves -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Document - Accounts, Ministry of War Transport, Account of wages, 1947
Allan Quinn's wages while he was on the Morgenster.An interesting picture of what seamen earned in 1947 and who was paying them at that time in the years after WWII.Issued by the Ministry of War TransportEarning for Allan Quinn from 9/9/47 to 16/11/47 69 7 4pay, morgenster, allan quinn, sailor, seamen, ship, wages, salary -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
The Somme First World War -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Memorabilia - Wooden Gavel
Australian Commandos at war with the Japanese -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
World war 1 Diggermodel -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir
Teatowel commemorating the Great Warsouvenirs, ww1, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder Badges
Vietnam Veterans Against the Warbadge/buttons, vietnam, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Tin poster
Poster - "This is a War Savings Street".ephemera, ww1, army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, John Bryant: Balmoral (Operation Toan Thang 1968)
Photos from the Vietnam Waraustralia - army. royal australian regiment battalion 3rd, battle of coral-balmoral -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, The war within: literary events: footage taken by Don Tate in the Vietnam War (2 copies)
Photos and film of the Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, In search of the tiger: the Vietnam War 1968
Supplied by the Australian War Memorialtet offensive, 1968 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam 1970 (Phillip came & removed these photos on 31/5/2016 as they were only on temporary loan)
Combat training in the Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Special radio program in honour of Vietnam Veterans, 3 BBR FM, 18/8/2003
Discusses the history of the Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation - australian, vietnam veterans -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, AATTV, the team
Footage of AATTV in the Vietnam Waraustralian army training team vietnam (aattv) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Paper bag batch, museum copy, 9 August 2004
Photos from the Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Tom Gosper's views of Vietnam: 1 RAR May 1965 - June 1966 (Copy 1)
Photos taken in Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian, soldiers - australia - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Tom Gosper's views of Vietnam: 1 RAR May 1965 - June 1966 (Copy 2)
Photos taken in Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975- personal narratives, australian, soldiers - australia - biography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Slide, Five boxes of slides & a Film, DVD made of the slides
Slides from the Vietnam War.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Collection - The Jack Chalker Collection
The War Drawing of Jack Chalkerliterature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Book
First EditionAfter Pretoria - The Guerilla Warbooklets, boer, general