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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Workers on roof of State Library of Victoria Dome 1947, 1947_
... This photograph shows two workers on the Dome of the State... are removing the World War 2 blackout material from the dome. Les Smith ...This photograph shows two workers on the Dome of the State library of Victoria in 1947. The workers are removing the World War 2 blackout material from the dome. Les Smith is on right. Melbourne rooftops in background.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith, les smith -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Emergency Ration Tin, AMF, A Gadsen Container
... world war 1 ration... of the Second World War. These rations were issued to every soldier... during the latter part of the Second World War. These rations ...This type of ration tin was issued during the latter part of the Second World War. These rations were issued to every soldier involved in operations and were only to be opened if no other source of food was available.An unopened olive drab Australian Military Forces (AMF) Emergency Ration Tin. There are instructions printed in black ink on the inside surface of the lid. This should read 'INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE / To be consumed as found. / 1. HOT CHOCOLATE (if preferred) / Break up chocolate block and dissolve in hot water. / 2. TEA TABLETS: / Use one per pannikin, adding boiling water and sugar if required. / 3. SALT TABLETS : / To reduce fatigue and cure muscle cramp, take either in water or as desired. Normally stamped in the inside of an opened ration tin would be date, such as '10-44' indicating that it was produced in October 1944. The outside of the tin has printed in black ink 'A.M.F. / EMERGENCY RATION / D (Government broad arrow) D / . The bottom surface of the ration tin has printed in black ink " To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Consumption of this ration must be reported at first opportunity. Instructions for use are printed under cover of container and also on paper slip within can". ration, emergency ration, world war 1 ration -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Shirt collar; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
... Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role... War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through ...This Collar is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt Collar with buttonhole to attach the collar to shirt with stud. One button hole on each end of collar band for shirt stud fastenerSize "131/2" printed on neck band underside. Name of owner "W.M. RIDE" printed on top side of neck band. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Skirt; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
... Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role... World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through ...This Skirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey A line skirt, bak fastening. Five press stud fasteners and two hook and eye fasteners. One fabric hook on each side for hanging. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Hat; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
... Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role... World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through ...This hat is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey felt hat with 60mm brim. Brown hat band 30mm wide with narrow stripes top and bottom. Narrow stripes red and grey at top of band, grey and red at bottom of band.Inner hat band marked with "N231, 6 7/8, 1942" -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - WW2 Telephone Set, Standard Telephone and Cables Pty Ltd, 1942
... by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal and Morse... by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal and Morse ...An example of a Telephone Set D Mk V which was used by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal and Morse code communications over short distances via a telephone line.An example of a Telephone Set D Mk V which was used by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal and Morse code communications over short distances via a telephone line. Rectangular aluminum green painted box with broad canvas webbing strap secured to the side of the body through metal loops. Two vertical webbing loops are attached to the rear of the body. Stencilled in black on top TELE. SET. D. MK. V.'. The housing opens by a hinged fold back lid that is secured by a hook and eye closure. Attached to the inside of the lid are two metal plates. The first is a circuitry diagram, the second is the instructions for use of the set. The interior contains the phone assembly and is divided by a metal shelf. On the left is a bell with two screw terminal in front. At the center is the telegraph key and behind that is the battery box with a small metal plate with, 'TELEPHONE SET. D.MK.V To the right is metal box with two terminals in frontAttached to the bottom of the shelf is a slide out metal key Below the shelf is a compartment in which is stowed a black metal headset with provision for a bakelite handset with attached cord and four-prong plug.Tele Set stamped on outside of unit. Inside lid plaque - Telephone Set D MK V -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Jungle green shirt Miles
... World War Two... Victorian Mounted Rifles. SSgt Miles had World War Two service prior... Military Forces (CMF) World War Two WWII Miles VMR ...This shirt was worn by Staff Sergeant Maurice Miles 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. SSgt Miles had World War Two service prior to joining the Citizen Military Forces (CMF)Jungle green shirt with rolled sleeves, yellow lanyard on right sleeve, metal VMR shoulder titles, Staff-Sergeant rank insignia, ribbon bar: British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Efficiency Medal with rosette, and National Medal.world war two, wwii, miles, vmr -
Mont De Lancey
Badge
... service abroad, during World War 2. The number of stars... of those on active service abroad, during World War 2. The number ...Issued to the closest female relative of those on active service abroad, during World War 2. The number of stars on the bar suspended below the badge indicates the number of relatives involved in the war effort.Female Relative Badge 1941. Issued by Commonwealth Government. A242392.badges, military badges -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Shirt; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
... Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role... by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role ...This shirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt, long sleeves and separate collar. Front fastening with five bakelite buttons. Cuff of each sleeve fastened with one bakelite button. Button hole on back of neck to attach collar.Makers mark on back neck "1180 1943 Made in Australia. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Album, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Family Photographs from 1930s and 1940s, 1930s-1940s
... the Second World War it was used as a billet for the Women's Army... the Second World War it was used as a billet for the Women's Army ...Photographs of the Holmes family at "Launchley" and places they visited. In 1934 they holidayed at "Whitehall" Guesthouse in Queenscliff. It is in Hesse Street and was built in 1926. During the Second World War it was used as a billet for the Women's Army Service.Brown covered album of 30 pages of thick brown card with 94 photographs pasted into it. Pages tied together with cord. Paper coming of cover. On the cover of album is 'Snapshots' in gold. Dates are written on some pages.chatham-holmes collection, holmes, launchley, sheep, elizabeth holmes, david holmes, billie, jack, whitehall guesthouse, queenscliff, ascot, ascot centenary celebration 1938, women-in ww2, ww2 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program - religious service, A Civic Service of Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the Cessation of Hostilities in Europe, 1945
... for the cessation of hostilities in Europe in the Second World War, arranged... for the cessation of hostilities in Europe in the Second World War, arranged ...Program for a civic service of thanksgiving for the cessation of hostilities in Europe in the Second World War, arranged by the City of St Kilda in collaboration with the churches involved and held at the St Kilda Town Hall. The date is not specified.Cream paper, printed in dark blue on both sides and foldedcity of st kilda, wwii victory celebrations, arnold colman -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Sheet music, On the road to victory, 1941
... This piece of music has been produced during World War Two...This piece of music has been produced during World War Two ...This piece of music has been produced during World War Two (1941) as a propaganda and fund-raising piece for the people of Alexandria in Egypt. It has both Greek and British backing with the headings on the cover in both languages. The music is a march and the title suggests that victory is on the way so the emotions are being stirred to keep up the morale. Egypt in World War Two was still under British influence and Alexandria is a port in Egypt at the mouth of the Nile River. In 1941 British battleships were based in the Alexandria harbor and two of them were disabled by Italian Navy divers. Hence it is not clear why it was the Hellenic (Greek) Red Cross raising funds for Alexandria through the sale of this music which was produced in that city by the Moharrem Press (founded 1938) and composed by Lena Bonfiliou, probably a Greek person. It is not known if this piece of music was bought in Australia or brought back to Australia by an Australian military person during World War Two.This is an interesting piece of music. Its connection to Warrnambool is not known but it is an example of the type of music produced during World War Two to help the war effort. This is a four page piece of music, ‘On the Road to Victory’ (a march) with a front cover, a blank end page and two pages of musical notation. The latter pages have black printing on white pages. The front cover has both Greek and English printing and a colour image of four British and Greek flags resting on a gun carriage with armaments underneath and indications of an explosion. There is a red stamp on the cover (Hellenic Red Cross). The pages are in good condition. English printing: ‘On the Road to Victory, March, P12’ Stamp: ‘For the Hellenic Red Cross, Alexandria’ alexandria, hellenic red cross, warrnambool, on the road to victory music -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Three widows at the Shrine, 1990
... of Remembrance representing three conflicts - World War 1, World War 2... three conflicts - World War 1, World War 2 and Vietnam war ...Three widows standing in the forecourt of the Shrine of Remembrance representing three conflicts - World War 1, World War 2 and Vietnam war. The photo of the three widows was featured in the 1990 Presidents report published with the Annual report. The caption says: 'Three generations of Legacy widows, WWII Mrs Dorothy Latta, 102 year old Mrs Winifred Fotheringham and Vietnam widow Mrs Barbara Leach.'A record of Legacy widows being photographed on on a visit to the Shrine.Black and white photo of three ladies at the Shrine.Pic 3 in black pen on reverse.widows, legacy promotion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Neil C Smith, They Came Unseen, 2010
... in the Pacific War during World War Two were vital in winning he war... in the Pacific War during World War Two were vital in winning he war ...They Came Unseen - The men and women of 2 Special Unit. From back cover: Secret operations behind enemy lines in the Pacific War during World War Two were vital in winning he war against the Japanese. Author: Lieutenant Colonel Neil C Smith, AM” Hard cardboard cover, gloss paper. Yellow print on front spine & back. Green background, illustrated front cover, black / white photo of soldier with parachute. Back cover has colour photo of 2 Special Unit Association ANZAC Day March. 264 cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white photos & maps. Handwritten on title page in black ink: “Neil Smith”book, z special, came unseen -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Knife, 1939-1945
... during a conflict, probably during World War Two. The maker...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles ...This knife is an example of trench art and has been made during a conflict, probably during World War Two. The maker and the circumstances are unknown. It would have been used either as a cheese or a fish knifeThis item has no known provenance but is retained as an example of trench artThis is a silver-coloured metal knife with a flat curved blade with a point at the end. The handle is the casing of a bullet inserted into the bladewarrnambool history, trench art -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
... Flinders Island during World War 2...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta ...Sent to Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia from V129537 ACI Gilbert A V Group 436 RAAF Flinders Island during World War 2 Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured drawing of path leading to three mountains.top left corner - Air Mail/ACF in red star right top corner - postage stamp left side - AIF censor stamp right side - Mrs M Mac Donald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia rear - V129537 ACI Gilbert A V Group 436 RAAF Flinders Islandenvelope art, ww2, aci gilbert a v -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Evan Taylor, Floodlit Tower, Kangaroo Ground, October 1999, 1999
... the First and Second World War names. (Contained in an album... below the First and Second World War names. (Contained ...Shows the recesses used for the bronze castings below the First and Second World War names. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Gas mask
... world war one... as a gas mask during World War One conflicts. It is presumably... also possibly date to the World War Two era. This item ...This mask would have presumably been manufactred and used as a gas mask during World War One conflicts. It is presumably British made. It could also possibly date to the World War Two era.This item is a piece of protective equipment which presumably dates to the World War One era. As a surviving artefact from the Great War, this item holds historic value.Gas mask with rubberised light brown fabric face cover, plastic goggles for seeing, straps for fastening and a nozzle to attach to a canister. The canister is now missing. The goggles have corroded steel rings around themwhich protrude sloghtly from the mask. The light brown fabric covered rubber nozzle is attached to a black metallic component, which is attached to the mask with a circle of black rubber in between the metal and the mask. There is also another short piece of rubber attached to this black metallic component which is folded and positined between the nozzle and the mask. There is an inscription On the exterior of the mask, where the nose would ordinarilly be positioned. There is also an inscription in the interior on an almost full circular piece of fabric which is stitched into the same posion. This has a circle of metal stitched beneath it, which protrudes in two sections towards the wearers face. On the ends of the protruded sections are square pads of fabric, which are presumably there to position on either side of the wearers nose. The mask has a reinforces rubberised fabric rim where it would be incontact with the face. The main rubber nozzle protrudes through the inside of the mask, forming a mouth piece. There are four black straps and one light brown colour strap stitched to the exterior rim of the mask. Two of the black straps are severed.On the exterior at the nose: 3 On the interior at the nose: 22 109gas mask, mask, world war one, first world war, world war 1, ww1, wwi, the great war -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Playing Tennis at St Brigid's, Crossley, c1930
... of Tower Hill. During World War Two he moved to Melbourne, living... of Tower Hill. During World War Two he moved to Melbourne, living ...Patirck Edmund Carroll farmed at Crossley, on the slopes of Tower Hill. During World War Two he moved to Melbourne, living in Holden Street, North Fitzroy, with his wife (Mary Fitzgerald) and family. Patrick Edmund Carroll of 'Hillside' Crossley plays tennis at the St Brigid's tennis courts, Crossley.patrick edmund carroll, st brigid's, crossley, crossley, tennis -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Herbert & Arthur Tippett, 1926
... & Tippett. Arthur died during the Second World War. The building... World War. The building is still there but has been altered ...Herbert & Arthur Tippett standing in the garden at a house in Webster Street. The sons of John (Jack) Tippett of Ronaldson & Tippett. Arthur died during the Second World War. The building is still there but has been altered.herbert tippett, arthur tippett, webster street, building, private dwelling, garden, ronaldson & tippett -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Double Deck Conductresses Ignition oil bus", 1942
... World War 2...Photograph shows four Second World War conductresses... Photograph shows four Second World War conductresses with ticket bags ...Photograph shows four Second World War conductresses with ticket bags standing along MMTB Double Decker bus No. 239 at North Fitzroy Depot. The bus is fitted with headlight masks as a blackout measure. Yields information about Melbourne's Conductresses and double decker buses.Copy photograph - black and white - from the 1942 MMTB Annual Reporttramways, buses, world war 2, conductresses, double deck buses, bus 239, mmtb buses, leyland, td5c class -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Black and white, London Scottish Going to Their Trenches, c1916
... world war one...World War One official war postcard showing a number... to Their Trenches World War One official war postcard showing a number ...Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing a number of troops walking along a path.world war one, harry holmes, soldiers, western front -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Second Lieutenant William Joseph Pearce (probably), c1916
... world war one...Framed photograph of a second lieutenant during World War... photograph of a second lieutenant during World War One. It is thought ...Framed photograph of a second lieutenant during World War One. It is thought to be William Joseph Pearce. world war one, pearce, william joseph pearce, military medal, old colonists' association ballarat -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, C. 1940s
... second world war...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War... Wilson. second world war world war ii world war 2 world war two ...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. No exact matches for a female "W Wilson" were found in research, though the hat could have belonged to Nancy Wilson, born in Carlton to W Wilson.Navy wool felt hat with wide brim and navy grosgrain ribbon band with bow on right side and black rising sun badge on centre front of ribbon. The hat also has a synthetic sweatband on the interior, on to which a cotton label has been sewn with the name "W. WILSON". Elastic chip strap on interior has deteriorated and broken in half.Label on interior reads "W. WILSON" second world war, world war ii, world war 2, world war two, wwii, nurse, medical, women -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, Pre 1952
... second world war... to the Second World War due to the style of crown. Hats... of a RAAF uniform and likely dates to the Second World War due ...This hat was part of a RAAF uniform and likely dates to the Second World War due to the style of crown. Hats such as these are often misshapen at the crown due to the use of earmuff-style headphones worn by aircrew during the Second World. Navy peaked cap in cotton with beige topstitching along crown. Black cotton grosgrain ribbon band. Black leather chin strap buttoned to left and right with black metal button carrying image of crown atop eagle. Centre of hat carries embroidered patch with crown in gold-coloured metal and red fabric with red and green additions mimicking jewels. Crown sits above two metal shapes, an eagle with arms outstretched and laurel branches. Two eyelets on left and right side of the cap, bronze on interior and painted black on exterior. Interior of cap brim is green plastic or patent leather now cracked. Interior of hat cotton is dark cotton with quilted top.second world war, royal australian air force, raaf, r.a.a.f., flying, uniform, world war ii, world war two, world war 2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Millbank filter bag, M & Co
... Personal issue equipment during World War 2 and Vietnam War... equipment during World War 2 and Vietnam War eras. It did not purify ...Personal issue equipment during World War 2 and Vietnam War eras. It did not purify water but stopped one from drinking mud. The filtered water was run in to a water bottle containing sterilizing tablets.Light green cotton bag. Fitted with brass eyelets in top corner for use as hanging point.Manufacturer's stamp: "M & Co. 1945, Defence broad arrow, CAT No A.F. 0005" -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Glove; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
... by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role... of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses ...This glove is one of a pair and is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Brown leather and suede glove. One of a pair, leather palm with suede top.inside mark "Size 7" -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Glove; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
... by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role... of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses ...This glove is one of a pair and is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Brown leather and suede glove. One of a pair, leather palm with suede top.inside mark "Size 7" -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - Aircraft Engines of the World 1944, 1944
... Second World War...aircraft engines of the Second World War. Particularly... of the Second World War. Particularly focusing on the state of aircraft ...aircraft engines of the Second World War. Particularly focusing on the state of aircraft engines in 1944. Considers engines from the United States of America, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and the USSR (Soviet Russia). engines, aircraft engines, second world war, 1944 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Poster, c1940
... to the AIF during World War Two. The poster depicts a man donning... War Two. The poster depicts a man donning a uniform, rifle ...Recruitment poster urgently calling for enlistments to the AIF during World War Two. The poster depicts a man donning a uniform, rifle in one hand, his civilian clothes lie in heap on the ground behind him.Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment poster released in 1941 before Japan had entered the war, at a time when many Australians were reluctant to enlist to fight on the other side of the world. Dark timber frame containing poster of a soldier JOIN THE A.I.F THIS IS SERIOUS ENLIST NOWrecruiting, oster, ww2