Small book of yellowing pages, with marron coloured lettering and picture of the Australian flag and three men, army, navy and air force. Book is titled Ex-Serviceman's Annual.On front cover: No other Book of Humour can Beat this Unique Collection! In front cover: Complied by P. Walsh, 1st A.I.F and A. Williams, Returned Sailorex-serviceman's annual, book of humour, wwii, world war 2

Manufactured by GMH for the defence of Ambon , 1942Manufactured by GMH 1942Carriage mounted two pound gun, pneumatic tyred wheels, A shield is mounted for the gunners protection, whose seat is mounted behind this shield. The weapon has an overall drab olive colour.world war 2, gun, anti tank

Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light Horse and other units such as ArtilleryPair of brown leather leggings. Has one long leather strap with buckle from ankle to calf & one short leather strap with buckle at top of calf.PITT 1941 - 16 (RAH written on inside)light horse, light horse leggings, world war 2

Item issued to 20164 Granville Inverell Hamilton BULLUSS Born 12/11/1909 in Hamilton NSW . He enlisted at Tamworth into the RAAF. Service records not available to the public.RAAF Fitters Manual II.E belonging to L.A.C G. Bulluss. Book has black binding with black cord to bind it. Cover is a dirty cream colour with black writing. On front cover in two drawings in ink.R.A.A.F. 3613 Fitters II.E Flight Mechanics, Course Notes, Engineering School. Issue 3 - 1941. This book is R.A.A.F Property and is NOT TO BE REPRODUCED without authority. Inside cover written in ink is numerous names and addresses. On the front cover is a drawing of clouds and rain and the RAAF crest. Inside on various pages is some sketches in pencil, quite a few of people in profile.raaf, manual, wwii, world war 2

Item issued to 20164 Granville Inverell Hamilton BULLUSS Born 12/11/1909 in Hamilton NSW . He enlisted at Tamworth into the RAAF. Service records not available to the public.RAAF Fitters Manual II.A belonging to 20164 Cpt Bulluss G. Book has black binding with black cord to bind it. Cover is a dirty cream colour with black writing. Water stain on front cover.R.A.A.F. 6201 Fitters II.A Carpenter Riggers, Flight Riggers, Course Notes, Engineering School. Issue 4 - 1942. This book is R.A.A.F Property and is NOT TO BE REPRODUCED without authority. Inside cover written in red ink is 20164 Cpt Bulluss G.raaf, manual, world war 2

Event photography, post WWII function. "Photograph of Margaret Rogers and Cath Burrows at post WWII function. AANS Post WWII, Celebrations." [Former catalogued description, entry P23]Unframed, printed black and white photograph on card, of Margaret Rogers and Cath Burrows at a post WWII function. Faded Copyright Photography stamp on the back, with Negative Number AY5420 written in pencil. 'Marg. Rogers & Cath Burrows / BURROWS' [Handwritten in biro at the top of the back of the photo], 'COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH / PERMISSION FOR (?) MUST BE OBTAINED / (? ? ? ? ?) EVERY INSTANCE / "The Argus" MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / NEGATIVE No AG5420 REFERENCE No..............' [Very faded purple stamp with pencil written negative number, middle back of photo]aans, ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, margaret rogers, cath burrows

DH Tiger Moth Aircraft were used by the RAAF as elementary trainers in the empire air training scheme of 1940-44 during which time Australia trained 27,387 aircrew members. Although primarily employed as trainers, a few Tiger Moths were camouflaged and used operationally with army co-operation units in New Guinea. The Tiger Moth remained in RAAF service for almost 17 years, and several Tiger Moths were also transferred to the RAN after World War II. Eventually, on 9 January 1957, the last 10 RAAF Tiger Moths were flown from Point Cook to Tocumwal for disposal.The de Havilland Tiger Moth aircraft is a 1930's biplane which was a primary trainer aircraft used to train over 27,000 aircrew in Australia during the Second World War.Black frame with gold insert and cream mounting containing black and white photo of several planes in the background and numerous aircrew members in the foreground. Front: Aircrew Training. DH Tiger Moth Aircraft were used by the RAAF as elementary trainers in the empire air training scheme of 1940-44 during which time Australia trained 27,387 aircrew members. Royal Australian Air Force No.11 in a series of 25. raaf, aircrew, training, world war 2, tiger moth

Photographs from a larger article about the retreat from Greece in 1941 specifically relating to Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) nurses under command of Matron Kathleen Best.Newspaper clipping with large photograph of eight women in nurses uniforms and a photograph of another woman inset to the bottom right of the large photograph. Also title of article and caption of large photograph present. Sticky tape attached in a couple of places and no caption to inset photo or text from article.WW2 [in blue ink under the title]wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, greece, retreat, violet baron bignold, mary bridgid leane, margaret alice leake, hazel cowell matthews, fances brenda aveling, eva ethel jones, alice constance greenwood, kathleen annie loiuse best

Article with eight small black and white photographs and brief service information of WWII nurses serving at the Heidelberg Military Hospital Clipping from a bulletin showing photographs of eight women (head and necks), all in nurses uniforms smiling. Underneath photos are brief captions.WWII [blue ink in top right corner]wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, heidelberg military hospital, corroboree

[50th Anniversary of WWII] Images and photos and brief captions relating to women during WWII.Two pages, back to back, from a magazine with black and white images, black and white photos, captions and text. All images and photographs depict scenes of people taken during WWII. Part of a four page articlewwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, women's roles, women, australian women's weekly

50th Anniversary of WWII. Photos and brief captions of enlisted, voluntary and social occupations of women during WWII.Two pages, back to back, from a magazine with black and white images of former magazine covers, black and white photos, captions and text. Most images and photographs depict women and men in uniforms or working clothes from WWII. Part of a four page article.wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, women's roles, women, australian women's weekly

Photograph of General George Vasey's sister Marjoire Vasey who was a nurse in the Middle East during WWII.Photocopy of the page and part of the next from a book. The main page has a large portrait style photograph of a woman in a circa WWII nurses uniform and whimpole with a caption and other text also on the page.wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, marjorie vasey, george vasey, general george vasey

Double article about seven former Australian nurses return to Bangka Island, Indonesia for the dedication of a memorial to their comrades from aboard the SS Vyner Brooke that was bombed and sunk.A double sided page from a colour newspaper featuring three headlines, two colour photographs of people and two columns of text. The photograph relating to this record has a group of mostly older women sitting and standing on sand with three men in military uniform.[asterix drawn in black ink at top of page in the middle]wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, bangka island, ss vyner brooke, nurses memorial, jean ashton, carrie jean ashton, florence elizabeth trotter, florence elizabeth syer, janet patteson gunther, pat darling, janet patteson darling, ellen mavis hannah, mavis allgrove, ellen mavis allgrove, vivian bullwinkel, vivian statham, wilma elizabeth forster oram, wilma elizabeth forster young, joyce tweddell

Article and photograph relating to former nurse Wilma Young recounting her experiences as a survivor of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke and her time as a Japanese prisoner of war (POW) on Bangka Island Indonesia. Her talk was part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the revised Geneva Conventions.Page of a newspaper with multiple headlined articles, a colour photograph, logo and advertisement. Photograph of three women looking at the camera, two are in nurses uniforms with white wimples and the third wearing a multicoloured jacket with four medals and various pins attached.wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, bangka island, ss vyner brooke, wilma elizabeth forster oram, wilma elizabeth forster young, geneva convention

From 'The war years' liftout, part of the 'Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995' campaign. Article and photographs related to interview with Queensland nurses who served in WWII about their wartime experiences.Photocopy of article over two pieces of paper held together by sticky tape. Article has five columns and two photos of women who are identified as women who were nurses during WWII. There is also a small article and photo about a different matter.wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, bangka island, ss vyner brooke, margaret hamilton, jessie ellen ridge, nell ridge, nell holmes, jessie ellen holmes, florence elizabeth syer, florence elizabeth trotter, flo trotter

These shell cases were donated along with other items from the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. The symbol of the broad arrow on the base of the shell case signifies that it was owned by the Australian Army. The dates of the shell cases - 1940 and 1941 - link the shell cases with World War II. Both cases' headstamps have "N", which could indicate that they were made for use by the Navy. Shell Case 1298.01: The headstamp code on the label "MEC" means that it was made by the Explosives Factory Maribyrnong - Cordite Annexe, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, which made cordite propellant for cartridges and shells. Shell Case 1298.02: The headstamp "MF" indicates it was made by the Small Arms Manufacturing Factory in Footscray, Melbourne, and the stamped year was 1941. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History): - The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity that has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. Its symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today, there are centres in over 200 ports worldwide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the organisation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000, the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres, such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943, a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. These shell cases are significant for their relationship with the Australian Army in general and in particular with the defence of Australia during World War II. The may have also been made for the Navy. Their significance is increased by their association with the Williamstown Missions To Seamen, which donated them to Flagstaff Hill in 1979, an organisation that has supported seafarers for many years.Shell case: two brass 4" rimmed shell cases with headstamps (inscriptions) on the base plate around the firing pin three holes evenly spaced around the centre of the base. A label is attached to one shell. The shell cases are part of the St. Nicholas Seamen's Church Collection. Shell Case 1298.01 - Printed stamp “P.2BT” “M.E.C.111” “I.E. 10/43”. Stamped into base “N”, “1940” “W [within lozenge]”, “S” symbol [Australian Government Arrow] “360“ . Around firing pin “MF I 422” “ME” “II” “4 I N” “5-“ ”MF [within rectangle]” “f” “B – [within circle]”, Shell Case 1298.02 - headstamp “N 1941 MF / F symbol [square box] LOT 679”, [in oval] 101 / 4 / S /U2) M GUNS 7 “, symbol [Australian Government Arrow], Stencil [in red circle] “B J”, symbol [Diamond with line top to bottom] Stamped in red ink “R5G 11 1 2B7”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, munitions, shell case, ammunition 1940, ammunition 1941, firearms, cannon, australian government, borad arrow, australian army, wwii, world war 2, australian defence, australian ordinance, small arms manufacturing factory, explosives factory maribyrnong, cordite, world war ii, ww2, 1940, 1941, defence, n headstamp, footscray

Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light Horse and other units such as ArtilleryPair black leather leggings. Has long leather strap that winds around leg from calf to ankle. Has another strap at top of calf. Both leather straps have buckles.Nillight horse, light horse leggings, world war 2, world war 1

Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light Horse and other units such as ArtilleryPair of tan leather leggings. Has one long leather strap from calf to ankle which winds around the leg. Buckle at top of calf is missing on both.Nillight horse, light horse leggings, world war 2, world war 1

Khaki in colour, with remnants of yellow paint at the front. All the interior is missing. Has quite a bit of rust.Nil.helmets, tin helmets, tin hats, wwii, world war 2, metal helmets, metal hats, army helmets

WWII Helmet which has been painted green. Nil.helmets, tin helmets, tin hats, wwii, world war 2, metal helmets, metal hats, army helmets

War photography portrait, WWII.Unframed, printed black and white photograph on card, of Sister Isabel E Plante. "VFX45576 Sister Isabel E. PLANTE 2/7th AG.H. 1940." [Handwritten in biro at the top of the back of the photo]ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, isabel erskine plante

Event photography, Cate Hewins at Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Centaur Memorial dedication, 21st of January 2001.Unframed, printed colour photograph on photo paper of Cate Hewins at the Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Centaur Memorial dedication event on the 21st of January 2001."AHS Centaur Dedication 21-1-2001 Cate Hewins" [Handwritten in pencil on the back of the photo]ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, cate hewins, ahs centaur memorial

War photography, WWII. "Photograph of Matron A Sage on visit 2/1 AGH New Guinea, January 1944 Matron Principal A Sage, Commanding Officer Colonel Leah. 2/1 AGH." [Former catalogued description, entry P19]Unframed, printed black and white photograph on card, of Matron A Sage and Commanding Officer Colonel Leah in New Guinea January 1944. "Principal Matron A. Sage & sister, enroute to collect AANS P.O.W.s Sumatra WWII" [Handwritten in biro at the top of the back of the photo] "NETHERLANDS INDIES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE MELBOURNE / A15586" [Faded purple with ink written negative number, bottom-left back of photo]ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, annie moriah sage

Reprint of an article from 18 May 1943 [The Age] about the sinking of the Australian hospital ship Centaur off Stradbroke Island in Queensland. Photograph of Ellen Savage the only nurse to survive the sinking, article features information about the sinking and the courage displayed by Sister Savage.Newspaper clipping with column title, drawing of column author, article title, two columns of text and a photo embedded in one of the text columns.ellen savage, ahs centaur, australian hospital ship centaur, wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single seated, piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Trench Art is the name given to objects manufactured by both soldiers and civilians from shell casings, bullets, shrapnel and miscellaneous battlefield debris, and is predominantly associated with World War I (1914 – 18)Brass shell castings in form of P38 Lockheed lightning planeNiltrench art, plane, p38, lightning plane, world war 2

Khaki in colour, dark brown leather plastic coated canvas inserts, the chin strap is missing.Nil.helmets, tin helmets, tin hats, wwii, world war 2, metal helmets, metal hats, army helmets

Event photography, AANS boarding a ship. "Photographs of AANS boarding ship 1940/41 farewelled by Matron Grace Wilson Matron in Chief. 1 framed copy, 1 unframed copy. Nurses groups AANS WWII, Matron Grace Wilson." [Former catalogued description, entry P36]Unframed, printed sepia photograph on photo paper of 4 AANS boarding a ship, being fare-welled by Matron Grace Wilson Matron in Chief in 1940-41."Leaving Australia 1940-41, L to R, Miss Wilson, Matron-in-Chief, Ruth Meaney, Jean Headberry, Patricia Chomley, Claire Meinoge, Photo: Ruth Millear" [Handwritten in biro on the back of the photo]aans, ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, matron grace wilson, ruth meaney, jean headberry, patricia chomley, claire meinoge

Soldier's Pay book continuation issued to John Strobel Green VX32816. Born at Wonthaggi on the 19/4/1913. These books were usually carried by the soldiers in their battle dress breast pocket. They note personal details, rate of pay and promotions, and the place in which the soldier was paid each fortnight – effectively plotting soldiers' movements in the Army. From the pay book GREEN enlisted in June 1940, at the age of 27, before embarking overseas on 5 February 1941 for the Middle East. Inside the rear cover are two photographs of GREEN. His mother Kate Green of Yallourn is listed as next of kin.Yellow covered booklet with black writing and Crest in the middle of the cover.Army No. VX32816. Pay Book No: C279807. Surname: Green. Christian Names: John Strobel. Unit: . Australian Military Forces. Soldier's Pay Book. Continuation.wwii, world war 2, pay book, soldier's pay book, army pay book, john strobel green

Soldier's Pay book issued to John Strobel Green VX32816. Born at Wonthaggi on the 19/4/1913. These books were usually carried by the soldiers in their battle dress breast pocket. They note personal details, rate of pay and promotions, and the place in which the soldier was paid each fortnight – effectively plotting soldiers' movements in the Army. From the pay book GREEN enlisted in June 1940, trained at Puckapunyal before embarking overseas in February 1941 for the Middle East. His mother who resided in West Yallourn was his next of kin.Brown cloth covered booklet with black writing and crest in the middle of the cover.Army No. VX32816. Pay Book No: 119988. Surname: Green. Christian Names: John Strobel. Unit: . Australian Military Forces. Soldier's Pay Book.world war 2, soldier's pay book, army pay book, john strobel green, vx32816

Arabic text with English translation. This document was given to all Air Crews in WW11 in case of a crash in Arab lands.A rare British High Command in the East "blood chit" or message issued for use by British aviators in the North African campaign for Arabic citizens coming across an English Officer of the English Government and a friend to all Arabs, advising all to treat him well and help him to return to the nearest English soldiers. A prayer completes the notice. There is a list of a few Useful Words in English and Arabic at the bottom of the sheet. The sheet is backed on linen.At the top of the notice there is Arabic script, and printed inside a circle in the centre of the page is the English Government symbol of a lion and a unicorn holding a shield with a crown on the top. There is Arabic script inside the circle too. On the back of the fabric glued to the paper are some grey pencil markings: 282 T Cite 32 25 W 36. 28 E Baltr 395 15 c These are all indescipherable numbers and letters. 22Ukb 2Cww11, world war 2, second world war, war documents