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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Badge
Former possession of local WW2 Ex RAAF serviceman. Flight Lieutenent Ren Smith.Brass badge depicting crown,sun and an anchor in a diamond shape. Spring like clip on the back.Returned from active service on the back "Issued by the Commonwealth Government 94347"smith ren, raaf, badge -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
A4 Display Book, Reginald Leslie EICKE
Contents include Enlistment papers, service and casualty form, attestation papers, war gratuity schedule papers, casualty form active service, statement of service and photograph of Reginald in uniform during WW1. Reginald signed up again for WW2 (V16077) was an internment camp guard with the 17 Australian Garrison Battalion.Blue A4 display book containing 6 plastic sleeves with enlistment information on Reginald Leslie Eicke.australian imperial forces, reginald leslie eicke, 17 australian garrison battalion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Services and Sacrifice, 1957
Written to detail history of murchison RSL. Includes history of POW Camps, WW2 in district near MurchisonWhite plasticised cover. Blue lettering. RSL logo in centrepow camps ww2, books, history, local, military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Postcard, 1940's
Issued for use at camp3, Tatura. Used by internees for (Christmas) correspondence.Black and white picture postcard featuring an Australian country scene with sheep feeding in foreground. German words "Landschaft in Australien" printed t bottom left hand corner. On back at top below the words "postcard" is printed "Service of Prisoners of War Post", then Christmas and New Year Greetings in German along with other details for completing postcard.postcard, bissinger g, wied g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, documents, postcards -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Book, Abingdon Cookesbury Press, Strength for Service to God and Country, 1942
Small book of daily bible readings written for a soldier. U.S.A. publication.Presentedbiblical, ww2, soldier -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Books, Hymns, 1916
Presbyterian Church Hymn Books were used during the 2nd WW then used by young boys from Great Britain who were brought to Australia as orphans after WW2. Boys were billeted at the Dhurringile Mansion, near Tatura.Brown linen cover over dark blue cardboard cover. Hymn book used in Church services5 books. All but one have a sticker on fly leaf: God bless our fighting men Bring them safe home again God bless our men May they be strong and true And bless our women too Bring them all dangers through God bless them allhymn books, presbyterian church, office of corrections, dhurringile, tatura, presbbyerian church, religion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bust
The bust of Major William Tackaberry was in the possession of the late Mr. Eric Streitbert, a nephew of major Tackaberry. Mr. Streitberg lived with his Aunt, Mrs. Linda Tackaberry and Uncle, William (Bill) Tuckaberry prior to and after WW2. Mr. Streitberg, who died in 1998 at the age of 86, was a member of the 2nd AIF during WW2. He spent 3 1/2 years as a POW on the Thai-Burma railway. Mr. Streitberg gave the bust to his relative, Mr. Stephen Anderson, the Grandson of his cousin the Late Pery Nott, also a nephew of William Tackaberry. It would be appreciated if this information could be kept with the bust of Major Tackaberry and the family association noted. The Australian Service Records of Major Tackaberry during WW1 are also attached. Stephen Anderson donated this to the Tatura Historical Society and PERMISSION FOR THE REMOVAL OF IT FROM THIS SITE WOULD NEED TO BE DISCUSSED with him and his permission granted. LETTER DATED 1st MAY 2001Large plaster cast of head and shoulders of Major William Tackaberry, wearing his Lieutenant Colonel Rank Insignia awarded after his service at Camp 1. The plaster cast bust is mounted on a wooden basebust, tackaberry, major w, 17th army garrison, see restrictions, camp 1, tatura, ww2 camp 1, handcrafts, sculpture -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Box - Archival, RSL
... memorbillia ww1 ww2 societies service clubs Archival Box - white/beige ...Collection of RSL first and second WW memorbilliaArchival Box - white/beige covered cardboard boxww1, ww2, societies, service, clubs -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Boxed badge, 2012
Badge received by Dorothy Kiely in 2012 on the 70th anniversary of the Australian Women's Land Army. The Australian Women’s Land Army (AWLA) was formed during the Second World War to combat rising labour shortages in the farming sector. From December 1941, when Japan entered the war, the nation’s need to build up its armed forces was placed above the needs of other industries. Agricultural labour was steadily diverted to the armed services and war industry To meet the shortfall in rural labour, State and private women’s land organisations were organised, modelled on those established in Great Britain during the First and Second World Wars. A national body was formed on 27 July 1942 under the jurisdiction of the Director General of Manpower. While policy was devised by the Commonwealth Government, the organisation of the AWLA remained State-based. An extensive recruiting campaign was undertaken for new members. Most members of the existing land armies were later incorporated into the AWLA as well. Black box containing gold star shaped badge with red crown above Australian coat of arms Badge:-Australian Women's Land Army 70th Anniversary 2012 Box:- top in gold lettering 70th Anniversary of the Australian Women's Land Armyawla, ww2, dorothy kiely -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Audio - Oral history interview, Joyce Barry
Joyce Barry served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War. In her interview, Joyce shares what inspired her to join the services and what training was like for a young woman living in Victoria.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.joyce barry, waaf, ww2, oral history -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1944
Dame Gracie Fields, DBE (born Grace Stansfield; 9 January 1898 – 27 September 1979) was an English actress, singer and comedienne and star of both cinema and music hall. When World War II was declared and whilst recovering from surgery she threw herself into her work and signed up for the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA). Fields travelled to France to entertain the troops in the midst of air-raids, performing on the backs of open lorries and in war-torn areas. She performed many times for Allied troops, travelling as far as New Guinea, where she received an enthusiastic response from Australian personnel. In late 1945 she toured the South Pacific Islands. In 1979, seven months before her death, she was invested a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the entertainment industry.Reproduced black and white photograph of female wearing army jacket with soldiers kneeling and standing in background. Handwritten on rear - Gracie Fields in Pacificgracie fields, ww2, new guinea, 1945, south pacific islands -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - RAAF Certificate of Service, 21/8/1945
Royal Australian Air Force Officer's Certificate of Service No 2575 issued to Flying Officer Owen Campbell MORTIMER 420235. Discharged 2/7/1945 at own request to resume civil occupation. Awarded 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Victory Medal and eligible for Returned from Active Service Badge.Cream paper with black print and type with emblem centre top contained within a black border and attached by staple top left corner to large sheet of paper.Royal Australian Air Force Officer's Certificate of Service No 2575 Rear - To the Secretary the Returned Soldier's League with compliments Dr Owen Mortimer 29th May, 1989owen campbell mortimer, raaf, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed embroidered cloth
The embroideries were machine chained onto colourful cotton sateen (often mistakenly thought to be silk) and usually bear the words 'Souvenir of Egypt' and a year date. Most have a distinctly Egyptian flavour and show the pyramids, camels or date palms. Others show images associated with different armies (such as the Australian Rising Sun Badge, New Zealand General Service Badge or British unit badges) or nations (such as the Australian coat of arms). However, during WW2 they were usually embroidered on black velveteen and the variety of images was not as great as had been available during the First World War. These types of souvenirs were very popular with Australian troops; they were easy to send home and were colourful. The vendors would have a number of designs for sale already machine embroidered, from which the soldier could select and then personalise with a date or message.Black and gold timber frame containing rectangular black cloth edged in light blue fringe. Machine embroidered on the cloth is image of rising sun badge with a camel and pyramids either side. Souvenir of Egypt 1941 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces1941, ww2, embroidered souvenir, egypt -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals WW2
Three original WW2 medals awarded to 51647 Charles William FRENCH born 8.2.1911 at Wahgunyah in Victoria. He enlisted on 2.2.1942. FRENCH served with the RAAF as a Leading Aircraftman and was attached to the 12 Aircraft Repair Depot when discharged on 13.1.1947.1939-1945 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Defence MedalThree found white metal medals attached to multi striped colour ribbons.51647 C W FRENCHmedal, ww2, raaf -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - WW2 Medal
... high-country Original WW2 Medal awarded to Francis John Climas ...Original WW2 Medal awarded to Francis John Climas VX 21940 born 6/9/1907 at Bendigo. Served in the Middle East with the 2/8 Field Co RAE and 2/14 Battalion. Date of enlistment 5/6/1940 and medically discharged on 13/3/1943.Round shaped silver metal medal depicting a head with crown and on the reverse side a lion.Obverse side GeorgeVI Reverse side 1939-1945 Side edge -VX21940 FJ CLIMASww2, fj climas, service medal -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Readings and Prayers
... , a signalwoman/driver during WW2. WW2 Army Women’s Services Una Mackey ...Prayer book belonging to Una (Billie) Mackey, a signalwoman/driver during WW2. Cream cardboard booklet with red printing below image of rising sun badge.Readings and Prayers for Members of Army Women’s Services Issued by the Australian Army Chaplains’ Departmentww2, army women’s services, una mackey, prayer book -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Dhurringile Mansion Painting
Lieutenant Albrecht was interned in Dhurringile during WW2, the images are of articles found in his books by his son Otto Albrecht, who forwarded copies by email. Emailed photo of painting of Dhurringile Mansion, possibly painted by Lieutenant Krampe, pow who is thought to have painted the mural on the internal wall of the Mansion, and which depicted a stallion rearing over a lion. Emailed photo of Lieutenant Krampe, Lieutenant Rahm with Pastor Strellan from Bendigo, probably taken at Camp 1B at Christmas 1946. Emailed notice of Lutheran service given to POW's in Camp 1B, Christmas 1946.Emailed copy of a painting of Dhurringile Mansion in colour. Tree to left and part of tree to right. Yellow border around picture.down right side: by courtesy of Pastor Otto Albrecht POW 4100 bottom left side: Dhurringile (painting found in a book)lieutenant albrecht, dhurringile mansion, otto albrecht, lieutenant krampe, lieutenant rahm, pastor strellan, camp 1b -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Plaque, 1980
Presented to Miss Ethel May (Monte) Punshon in recognition of her services to Japanese internees and her contribution to friendly relations between Japan and AustraliaLarge cloisonne plaque. Green enamel background with white/pink cherry blossom on a branch embossed on the plaqueplaque, punshon m, hamblin w, camp 4, tatura, ww2, civic, momentos, plaques -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Brief Case, 1940's
Given to Helmut Ruff by his parents as a Christmas gift in 1946. Brief case has given many years of good serviceLeather brief case with steel reinforcing strips on the inside under the handle. Large buckles fasten the flapbrief case, wagner w, ruff h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, personal, effects, travel, goods -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Label, The Myer Emporium Ltd, Melbourne, 1945
Delivery service by Myer Emporium to an internee at Camp 3Label for Mail Order Service from Myer Emporium Ltd., Melbourne to internee in B Section of No. 3 Internment CampLuise Hoffmanlabel, myer emporium, hoffman l, camp 3, ww2 camp 3, luise hoffman -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Currency - Coin, HMAS Sydney Coin, 2000
Minted by Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the distinguished service of HMAS Sydney 11Gold coloured $1 Australian coin with HMAS Sydney 11 and picture of the ship on the front and Queen Elizabeth on the back. Contained in a blue/green and cream folder. Black and white printing and picture of Sydney harbour and Bridge.coin, one dollar, hmas sydney, weppner j, tatura, ww2, numismatics, coins -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Currency, British Armed Forces
Issued by command of the army Council (British Armed Forces). Valid only for transactions within official canteens and organisations laid down in GRO's of the Theatre except as may be expressly provided in GRO. It must in no circumstances be offered to any person who is not entitled to use British Service CanteensDusty pink One Pound Special Voucher, cream backgroundnote, one pound, british armed forces, walker b, tatura, ww2, numismatics, currency -
Stawell RSL Sub Branch War Museum
Protograph of WW1 soldier Christopher Clark, Portrait WW2 Soldier Christopher Clark, Approx 1916
Soldier in WW1 Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force No 5998 Christopher Clark 59th Battalion Born in StawellChristopher was a WW1 Serviceman from Stawell who returned to Australia Framed Studio Portrait of Soldier No 5998 Christopher Clark Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force WW1,59th Battalion Christopher Clark was born in Stawell on 25th December 1892 and was brought up on the family farm in Callawdda and worked in the district and then in Queensland where he obtained an engine drivers licence and drove the sugar trains then worked on the steam boiler engines in the sugar mills. When the First World War started he came back to Stawell and enlisted in the army on 11/4/1916. He was sent to France in the 59th Battalion. He was in the army 1175 days, serving 1029 days abroad. During his service he was promoted to Lance Corporal. Details from his daughter Ruth Clark of Ararat December 2017.ww1, serviceman, soldiers, military, stawell -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Mitiamo UC Centenary & Rev. V. Raymond Hicks 11/11/1984, 11/11/1984
Victor Raymond Hicks (11/8/1903–19/11/1995) born at Ballarat. Trained at Otira and accepted as candidate for the ministry in 1927. Ordained 1934. Married Lillian Harvey, 4 children. Appointments to Mitiamo, Matimuk, Woomelang, Wodonga, Kerang, Springvale, Brunswick, North Fitzroy, Geelong West, Kyneton and Brown Hill (Ballarat). Chaplaincy in WW2 and at Box Hill hospital. The article about the Mitiamo church: "Fifty years ago the Rev. Raymond Hicks was minister at Mitiamo as it celebrated its Golden Jubilee. He returned for the centenary this year and powerfully preached on 'Lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes' (Isaiah 54:2). He spoke of the great need of the church today to have a passion to lead men and women to Christ. Also sharing in the service were the Rev. Ray Scholl, a Mitiamo member before entering the ministry, and present minister, the Rev. M. Thalheimer. The centenary weekend began with an old fashioned tea meeting and concert. The Sunday school hall housed a comprehensive display of photos and historical records dating back to the Bible Christian days of 1884. Mrs Thirza Phelan has researched and written the church history. FOOTNOTE: The first minister, Mitiamo's the Rev. Daniel Daley, preached at the Golden Jubilee service—Mr Hicks has followed an ancient tradition."Colour photograph of Rev. V. Raymond Hicks standing outside the front of a wooden church porch.C&N identification.rev raymond hicks, home missionary, methodist ministry, otira -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Costume and Accessories, c1940
... grampians Stawell Clothing Material WW2 Brown Service Cap with Red ...Brown Service Cap with Red, Gold and White Badge. Australian Women's Legion. WWII. stawell clothing material ww2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, 1945
Red Enamelled Australian Women’s Legion AWL Service (World War 2)stawell, ww2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Medal, 1945
... grampians Stawell WW2 A.I.F. Service Medal 1939 – 1945. H.J. Oliver ...A.I.F. Service Medal 1939 – 1945. H.J. Oliverstawell, ww2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, 1940's
... grampians Stawell WW2 Army Service Rising Sun Badge 1940’s - Oliver ...Army Service Rising Sun Badge 1940’s - Oliver Family stawell, ww2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1946
Certificate - Welcome Home to Stawell c1946-47 war service recognitionstawell, ww2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, c1940's
Red and White Enamelled Badge - Australian Women’s Legion – Service Badgestawell, ww2