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Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
Photograph of Council Truck used by Air Raid Precaution during World War 2caulfield, air raid precaution, caulfield council, world war 2, trucks -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Button, I will help until the war is won
The use of these buttons as a means of raising revenue through patriotic sentiment occurred soon after Australia pledged allegiance to Empire. Buttons reflected ‘public sentiment, courage, patriotism, generosity and several [un- named] virtues’ such as the martyred mother of a ‘fallen’ hero. Attention was paid to attractiveness of design, encoded symbolism and high quality of production. Expressing ‘loyalty’, they were tokens to be kept for perpetuity. Female labour was used to operate the die that compressed the tin backing, photographic print and celluloid cover together. The pin was applied by hand. Women, of all ages, entered into the spirit of voluntary sales. Often they were sold at the entry and exit points of major pedestrian thoroughfares. . Pride in salesmanship was affected by publishing the name of the woman and her fiscal achievement in the major newspapers of the day.Small circular pressed tinplate button featuring a white map of Australia on a dark blue ground with the stars of the Southern Cross surrounding, all within a gold border. The phrase ‘I Will Help Until the War is Won’ is printed in red across the mapI will Help until the war is won -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Korean war plaque, Korean war and Peacekeeping Plaque
Brass plaque on wooden background commemorating the Korean war 1950-53 and Peacekeeping 1953-56Navy, Army & airforce emblems. Korean War Active Service 1950-53. Peacekeeping 1953-56 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER WW2, Australian Military Forces, Table Tops, 15 Aug 1945
This is Issue No. 73. Issued by Aust. Military Forces abroad.This is a single sheet of paper folded once to make four pages. It is printed in black ink, except for the Mast Head line. Top RHS it shows a Japanese Rising Sun flag, over printed with the phrase: - "Sun-set Edition". It has two images - one of world leaders and one of four AWAS sisters (from NSW). It covers war news from all over the world. Article about finding shipping to bring soldiers home. End of War parties are also mentioned.ww2, peace, end of war, newspaper -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Norma with Army Ambulance WW2
This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. Norma Lillian Henshall nee Sterritt biography (by son in law Rod Sharp) Norma was born on the 14th November 1912. She was a forward and independent child and always did what others would not consider appropriate at that time and you could say she was a hit of a rebel. Norma worked in Fairweather's in Pleasant Street and while she was there was taught to drive. She later drove Fairweather's Taxi being one of the first ladies to do so in Ballarat. Norma put her age up from 17 to 18 so she could get her license earlier and purchased an Austin 7 red sports car complete with a fishtail back. Norma taught herself the fundamentals of developing photographs and in 1938 rode her man's bicycle around Ballarat taking photographs of the various businesses decorated to celebrate the centenary of Ballarat. During the Second World War with her husband serving overseas in the Middle East Norma enlisted in the Army and served from 1942 through until 1945 as an Ambulance driver in the 3rd Ambulance and was stationed at Camp Pell which was located adjacent to the Melbourne Zoo. Norma transported wounded servicemen to the various hospitals around Melbourne.ballarat, sterritt, driver, ambulance, ww2 -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Commemorative Coin, 2005
"Presented in 2005 by Australian Government on behalf of Australian people, to those who served this nation and her allies during the war from 1939 to 1945" AWM.gov.auCoin commemorating 60th Anniversay of the end of WW2 1939-1945 in commemorative presentation box. Obverse - Commonwealth Coat of Arms - Reverse Symbolises service in Navy, Army and Air Force through its depiction of sea, land and air. inscription: 60th Anniversay of the end of World War II - For Service to Australia -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, War Widows' Guild Badge, 2020
A badge made for War Widows Guild members to wear to show they were members. The Kookaburra is the symbol of the Guild. From the War Widows' Guild of Australia website: 'the Guild badge would feature the kookaburra, an industrious and cheerful bird who mated for life, was fearless and aggressive in the defence of its young and the area of territory it regarded as its own. The bird also had a unique call, not a song but a laugh; a chortle of rollicking mirth (to bring the widows back to laughter). Also, the kookaburra is a typically and completely Australian symbol, one that could be worn proudly by every widow whatever her creed or ideals. The kookaburra was also the mascot of the 7th Division of the 2nd AIF, commanded by Mrs Vasey’s husband, Major-General Vasey. Mrs J M Vasey was the founder and president of the War Widows Guild. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After her husband Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild, established on 22 November 1945. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this badge, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A identity badge of the War Widows Guild.Dark silver badge with a kookaburra logo and a butterfly clip.Engraved on reverse 'M2155' and stamped 'Property of War Widows' Guild'.war widows guild, wwg -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
Christmas card sent to a family in Australia by Australian Army serviceman, Noel Blundell who served in Syria during World war 2. The card is in the form of a booklet consisting of the cover and one double page insert. The card front cover has the Australian 'Rising Sun' badge and the words "9th Australian Divisional Cavalry Regiment" and "A. I. F.". The centre pages have an illustration of a village scene on the left page and the words "A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year" printed on the right page. The serviceman has written "To Alice From Noel" beneath the Christmas message. At the bottom of this page are the words "MIDDLE EAST" and "DECEMBER 1941". The rear cover page has an illustration of two camels, one leading the other.christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, syria, blundell, noel blundell, 9th australian division -
Maffra Sugarbeet Museum
Photograph
The WWI war memorial has since been moved to the front of the RSL Rooms/Maffra Memorial Hall. It is now in front of the Library.A first generation black and white photographic print of the Maffra Sugarbeet Factory in more recent years. It shows the front of the factory from the road, with a fence and some telephone lines and the World War I memorial in the photograph. The sugar store, which is still on site, appears to the nearer end.world war 1914-1918, sugarbeet -
Melbourne Legacy
Domestic object - Bookmark, Jessie Mary Vasey Labryinth
A bookmark made to commemorate the creation of a labyrinth in 2012 at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital in honour of Jessie Vasey, the founder of the War Widows Guild. It has a photo of a labyrinth symbol on the front. It also says labyrinths are places of contemplation and renewal. An ideal place of reflection to acknowledge and remember those that we love and have loved. Where we can take time to reflect upon our thoughts and feeling and make peace with ourselves and others. Mrs J M Vasey was the founder and president of the War Widows Guild. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After her husband Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild, established on 22 November 1945. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this bookmark, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of the work done by Jessie Vasey and the War Widows Guild.Bookmark honouring the creation of a labyrinth in honour of the founder of the War Widows Guild.war widows guild, wwg, jessie vasey -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Framed Object Certificate, Unknown
0233.1 Framed Service Award Certficate to John Anderson 0233.2 Certficate for 50 year service to the war effort presented to John Anderson0233.1 Presented by National RSL Canberra 0233.2 50th Anniversary to War effort -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Fundraising Button, Australian Natives Association, Wattle Day, 1914-1919
Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.A yellow and blue ‘Wattle Day’ badge featuring a seated girl holding a bouquet of wattle. The first ‘national’ Wattle Day was celebrated in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide on 1 September 1910. Public support for Wattle Day peaked during World War I, when it was a potent symbol of home for military personnel serving overseas, and a means of raising money for organisations such as the Red Cross."Wattle Day"patriotic buttons, wattle day, first world war (1914-18), badges -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal, Commemerative, Royal Australian Mint, circa 2005
Gold medal, round, in black boxOn outside of box - "Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs" On inside of box- "60th anniversary of the end of World War II for service to Australia" On front of medal - "World War II Service to Australia" On back of medal - "World War II 60 years 1945 2005" -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print, Circa 1965
Sir Ivor Henry Thomas Hele CBE is a noted war artist famous for his portraiture of war scenes. He is Australia's longest serving war artist and completed more commissioned paintings than any other painter. The artist was born on the 13th June 1912 at Edwardstown South Australia. He died on the 2nd December 1993 at Bedford Park South Australia. He was educated at Prince Albert College at Westbourne Park in South Australia.Framed print of an oil on canvas war scene. " Operation Bulimba ".Inscribed Operation Bulimba ( 2/15th Battalion attack near Tel El Eisa Egypt in September 1942. Artist Sir Ivor Henry Thomas Hele CBE. -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Clare Gervasoni, World War One Honour Board at St John's Anglican Church, Colac, 2015, 23/08/2015
"It has been decided by the managing body of St. John's Church of England to erect a war memorial to commemorate the thirty brave men of the congregation who have given their lives at the front, and the 98 men whom they expect to welcome home again. The memorial will cost from £250 to £300 to complete in its entirety, and active steps have been taken to raise the amount amongst the members and adherents of the church. ... The sanctuary panels will be placed on each side of the altar, and will become the permanent Honor Roll by having the names of the soldiers and nurses who enlisted from the congregation inscribed thereon.The whole scheme when completed will be a noble monument to the loyalty, response to duty, and self-sacrifice of the members of the church who enlisted, and will in years to come remind the worshippers of the response of the young members of the congregation to the call of our Empire in her great need. (Camperdown Chronicle, 20 March 1919) LocationPhotograph of a timber World War One Honour Board at St John's Anglican Church, Colac. Plaster 'Station of the Cross' on either side of the honour board are by Mattei brothers. st john's colac, colac, world war one, world war one honour board, mattei brothers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - BOOKS WW2, Sun News Pictorial, The War in Pictures, Post WW2
A set of 6 hard cover books. Pictures of World War 2. .1) First Year, brown buckram, embossed front cover, war machines, 320 pages. .2) Second Year, brown buckram, war machines embossed on front, 320 pages. .3) Third Year, red buckram, war machines embossed on front, 256 pages. .4) Fourth Year, red buckram, war machines embossed on front, 256 pages. .5) Fifth Year, red buckram, war machines embossed on front, 256 pages. .6) Sixth Year, red buckram, war machines embossed on front, 256 pages.books-military-history, war in pictures -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Nell Thackrah, Pat Grainger, 3 Jan 1992
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Nell Thackrah recalling her early life, two marriages and employment during World war 2Duration side 01:o1:54families, domestic life, social activities, war - world war ii, nell thackrah -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Sepia Postcard, Suez Canal Camp, c1916
The postcard was written on by Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) Sepia photograph showing a number of tents used by Australian soldiers during World War One, with the Suez Canal in the foreground. Verso "A camp five miles from ours. Snap take [3 words covered in blue pencil by the censor - they appear to say 'across the Canalchatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, harry holmes, suez canal, egypt -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book Aircraft, Combat Aircraft of WW2 1941 -1942, 1988
Hard cover book showing details of Aircraft used in the early day of WW2. Large coloured illustrations complete with text by E.Angelucci and P. Matricardi. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - postcard, S. Gordon Spittle, Australians at the World War One Suez Hospital, January 1916, c 07 January 1916
This photograph was with a number of others associated with Harry Holmes of Ascot, Victoria. The postcard was written on by Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Nurse Kirkham is Laurie Hemsley Kirkham She was admitted to the Suez Public Hospital (Abbassia) post 06 January 1916. She left Australia with a group of South Australian nurses. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) The Nurse Kirkam mentioned by the writer is probably Sarah Alice Kirkham, Staff Nurse with the Australian Army Nursing Service. Nurse Kirkham was from North Perth, Western Australia. She was posted to the Auxiliary Hospital, Egypt on 09 November 1915 leaving for France on 23 June 1916. Samuel Gordon Spittle (8005) enlisted into the AIF on 17 July 1915, a member of the 18th Australian Army Service Corps (AASC). He left Alexandria on 15 June 1916 disembarking at Marseilles 24 June 1916. Harry Holmes was discharged from a hospital in Egypt on 15 August 1919. He was awarded the Military Medal promulgated on 11 December 1919. (NAA: B2455, Spittle Samuel Gordon) Not only does this photograph portray life in Egypt during World War War, it highlights the role played by members of the Australian Army Nursing Service in both professional and social activities in the theatre of war.Two Australian nurses and a number of Australian soldiers in Hospital Uniform pose for a photograph in Egypt during World War One. Verso: "A little group of Australians at Suez Hospital Joe F[awcett] & I [Gordon Spittle] are standing in the back row with Nurse Kirkham standing between, she is on the short side so stood on a box. Gordon S."chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, gordon spittle, kirkham, suez, egypt, samuel gordon spittle, joe fawcett, laurie kirkham, nurse kirkham, suez hospital, laurie helmsley kirkham, l.a. kirkham, harry holmes, nurses -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, An Illustrated Guide to World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles, 1981 (exact)
An illustrated directory of major battle tanks used by the world's armies in World War II. Included photographs, illustrations and specifications.ISBN 0 7018 1488 8world war 2, military history, tanks, armoured vehicles, christopher f foss, world war 2, military history, tanks, armoured vehicles, christopher f foss -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - PHOTO POSTCARDS, c.1914 - 19
.1) War damage Albert .2) War damage Albert .3) War damage Albert .4) Village scene Native .5) British soldiers in dug outs, colour .6) War damage Hotel De Ville Arras The cards are part of a collection re J S HOWLETT. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) - .6) Photo cards of war damage at various sites in different theatres of war.Postcards written in either ink or pencil.documents, postcards, military history, bombardment damage, ruins -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Uniform (Item) - Bandolier WW2 For 303 Repacked 1960's & 1970's L2A2
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National Wool Museum
Map - World Wool Map, Rabobank International, c.2002
Part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.Folded world map showing statistics, images and graphics relating to wool in the 1990's.front: World Wool Map / Rabobank / International / Rabobank International / Food & Agricultural Research / Croeselaan 18 / 3521 CB Utrecht / The Netherlands / Telephone +31 (0) 30 2161178 / Fax +31 (0) 30 2161920 / E-mail: [email protected] / Web-site:www.rabobank.com/far / Map produced by G-O graphics / Wijk bij Duurstede, The Netherlands / www.g-o-graphics.nlstuart ascough, international wool secretariat, victoria wool processors, port phillip mills pty ltd, topmaking, career, wool industry, training, technical advice, mills, map -
Camperdown RSL Sub Branch
Golden Kookaburra
Public reception for World War 1 Returned Soldiers , Thursday 28th August 1919 at the Mechanics Institute Camperdown. The soldiers were presented with a Golden Kookaburra by the local Repatriation Committee. Further details on trove.nla.gov.au ,search Camperdown Chronicle Saturday 30 August 1919 page 2 "Reception to Soldiers"small folder 45mm x 70 mm containing a Golden Kookaburra pendant 22 mm high The Great War 1914-1918 Camperdown Thursday 28th August 1919 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Uniform - World War 1 1914-1918, Hat Badge Rising Sun, c1914
Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of ANZAC formed at the Gallipoli landings 1915 There are seven patterns of the Rising Sun. 1902 - 1991. The Rising Sun has evolved over time and today Australian Army soldiers wear the seventh pattern Rising Sun. The Third Pattern Rising Sun Badge. May 1904 The third pattern Rising Sun badge carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars. There were, however, a number of variations of the badge; a special version was struck for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 and there were badges of the Commonwealth Horse and the Australian Instructional Corps, each with its respective title on the scrolls. This pattern badge formed the template for all subsequent General Service badges. The most widely accepted version of the origin of this badge is the one that attributes the selection of its design, c1902, to a British Officer, Major General Sir Edward Hutton, the newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Forces. Hutton had earlier received as a gift from Brigadier General Joseph Gordon, a military acquaintance of long standing, a ‘Trophy-of-Arms’ composed of mounted cut and thrust swords and triangular Martini-Henry bayonets that were arranged in a semi-circle around the Crown. To General Hutton, the shield was symbolic of the cooperation between the naval and military forces of the Empire. This Third Pattern Rising Sun Badge.- May 1904 - was worn on the Slouch hats of soldiers serving in the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces during World War 1 1914-1918World War1 1914-1918, soldier’s, rising sun hat badge, made of oxidised copperRising Sun with central Crown AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH / MILITARY FORCES australian military uniforms, military insignia, badges, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, major general sir edward hutton, anzac, gallipoli, australian imperial forces, ww1 1914-1918 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Training Manual, Fitters 11E Flight Mechanics Course Notes
Training manual issued by the RAAF to trainees during World War 2. Training manual issued to Corporal (later Flight Sergeant) C. S. Woods service number 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, Women's World, Historic little church at St Helena, and the woman whom it commemorates; by C. K-H, 01/07/1934
The original Rose Chapel was erected in 1866 by Major Anthony Beale in memory of his wife Katherine Rose Beale; later renovated and handed over to the Church of England and renamed St Katherine's.Concerns the early history of St Helena and the Beale familyTwo photocopied pages, text with photos. 2 copiesWomen's World, 1/7/1934beale family, st katherines church st helena -
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 cenotaph, close-up on plaquewar - world war i, memorials, ron laing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BELARDINELLI COLLECTION: SUPPLEMENT TO 'THE SUN' MY WAR
Newspaper: supplement to 'The Sun' . Written on front 'My War' Jack Cannon. More than 150 epic events of World War 2 'newspaper, sun news -pictorial, world war 2, world war 2, the sun, jack cannon