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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book in Leather wallet, William Keays, July 1941
The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was a small publication with a red cover. It was designed to offer useful information to Australian Soldiers, serving at home and abroad during World War 2. The book was a gift from the A.C.F. (Australian Comforts Fund) and was revised several times during the war. It contained approximately 125 pages of facts and helpful hints. The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was originally compiled and issued in Victoria by the Victorian R.S.L. War Service Fund. It's contents included 'rules and regulations' and other content which varied according to the date of print. For example, this edition contained articles titled "The Laws And Customs Of War" and "Things a Soldier Should Know".A brown leather wallet containing a copy of the Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book. This book was given to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.non-fictionThe Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was a small publication with a red cover. It was designed to offer useful information to Australian Soldiers, serving at home and abroad during World War 2. The book was a gift from the A.C.F. (Australian Comforts Fund) and was revised several times during the war. It contained approximately 125 pages of facts and helpful hints. The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was originally compiled and issued in Victoria by the Victorian R.S.L. War Service Fund. It's contents included 'rules and regulations' and other content which varied according to the date of print. For example, this edition contained articles titled "The Laws And Customs Of War" and "Things a Soldier Should Know". world war 11, soldiers' handbook, australian comfort fund (acf) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY, OCCUPATIONAL FORCES, Japanese Government, c.1942
Notes issued by Japanese Forces to be able to control economies of Occupational countries. Part of a collection re Thomas Leslie Wilkinson 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 7996.6 for his service history.Six - One Centavo notes from Philippines during WW2. White paper with greenish shape in centre. The No.1 in each corner over black stylistic patterns and some Japanese writing at bottom. On back patterns are green with the No's 1 in corner and centre.On front is written "The Japanese Government", "One Centavo" and stamped "PK".currency, japanese occupational forces -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Peter Hartung migrated from Germany following WW2. He joined 8/13 VMR rising through rank to Captain. He had WW2 service in Panzer Corps, and seved in South Vietnam.Black and white photograph of four 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers on turret of Centurion tank at Puckapunyal c. 1967" Peter Hartung and crew " -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN WW2, W. L. WHITE, "They Were Expendable", 1943
Book - narrative of the Philippine Campaign WW2.Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard, red colour buckram with black print on spine. 128 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. No illustrations. Owner's stamp. Book seller's adhesive label and handwritten information on front end paper. Owner's stamp on back end paper.End paper's - Owner's stamp in black ink - "BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC./ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552" Book seller's label - black print on yellow adhesive label "Moore's Bookshop Pty Ltd/ 264 Pitt Street/ Sydney" From "Inscription's and Marking's" - Handwritten black ink - "30/11" - "donated by/ Peter Morrison".books, military history, ww2, campaigns -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Service Gear, K.G.Luke, Belt Buckle
Australian WW2 ERA Belt Buckle.Service Buckle made for the Department of Defence by K.G.Luke.Hexagonal in shape with the four corners cut off and a hexagonal hole in the middle.Has a swivel bar across the opening with two belt pins attached.D ^ D. K.G.Luke. MELB-VIC. belt buckles ww2 buckles. lara r.s.l. -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Silk escape map
Used by Allied troops in the Pacific in ww2Silk escape map of Northeastern Area of Papua and New Britain. Black printing on white silk. SCALE 94 mm to 50 miles.Northeastern Area escape map -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Wooden cigarette and matches case, Approx 1941
Souvenir from Jerusalem during WW2 a beautiful crafted oblong wooden box with access to each end which holds matches and cigarettesBlack Ink drawing on main side of case featuring a date palm , cameleer walking and one riding camel."jerusulem" written above inked drawings and back of case with "Jerusulem" printed souvenir, ww2, ww11 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book, January 1943
Issued to Service personnel during WW2The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book was distributed to Army personnel during WW2. It belonged to SGT John Branch 419022, Aircrew in the Royal Australian Air Force.Red cardboard cover with paper pagesFront Cover - 'The Soldiers' Pocket Book' at top and at bottom 'Gift from ... The Australian Comforts Fundaustralian soldiers pocket book, ww2, australian comforts fund, john branch, 419022, lauriston house lara -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY VARIOUS WW2, c.1940 onwards
Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Collection of foreign bank notes issued by Japan, Malay & Netherlands contained in brown envelope. Various sizes.Envelope addressed to: “H T HEWSTON 10 Kerr Cres Camberwell”numismatics notes, military history, souvenirs, currency, invasion, japanese -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, FUEL RATION
Issued during and post WW2 for a periodVictorian Issue Ration card, fine material, purple printed, Motor Spirit ration series B“Not transferable - This ticket must be endorsed by consumer in ink with name, licence number and vehicle registration number”motor spirit ration, victorian issue -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART WW2, c.WWII
Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Brass shell casings in shape of aeroplane on brass stand/base. The rear section is missing.military history - souvenirs - air force, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - TIN, WAX VESTA, Possible WW1 onwards
Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Tin: Bell's No 4 Wax Vestas. Writing & colours on lid are in red & blue. A small piece of felt is on the inside. Lid is hinged.containers - commercial, military history, match’s, wax vesta -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, INTRIGUE, Defending the National Tuckshop, 1988
Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Paperback, soft cardboard cover, colour illustrated, black ink text throughout, black & white illustration.“F Hewston”books-military-history, tuckshop -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLIONS, PEACE & LIBERTY, C.1919
Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2..1) Medallion, round, silver, engraved, no ribbon attached. .2) Medallion, round, silver, red, white & blue ribbon attached.“The Triumph of Liberty and Justice” “The Peace of 1919”numismatics-badges, military history, memorabilia, peace, liberty -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING WW2, C.1942
Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Black & white newspaper cutting showing a march of Service women through a city street.Front bottom R corner: “1942” Rear: “Aunty Gert, First Governor of New Guinea” military history, documents - newspapers -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Kitbag, Australian Army, WW2
WW2 standard army issue kitbag.Name and serial number of soldier stenciled on bag. Details of service available on Australian WW2 Memorial Roll. Donated by a family member who was a Montmorency/Eltham sub-branch member.The kitbag consists of a long, brown, canvas cylinder closed at the bottom. The top has an internal canvas flap and eight brass grommets to allow a drawstring type rope to securely close the bag. A metal D-shaped hinged clasp to enable fitting of a padlock (end of straight section of D has been broken off - see photo). The name and army serial number of the owner are stencilled in white paint on the side of the bag. Along side of bag: D.F. NEWTON VX41537 61419 Stencil of "armoured arm holding battleaxe" (see photo - a unit insignia?) On base: D. NEWTON VX31537 61491 "A white solid circle"personal accessory, carry bag -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Leather Helmet & Goggles, Early 20th Century
This helmet and goggles are originals from WW2.This helmet and goggles are the originals as issued during WW2.A brown leather Helmet with goggles attached.Lasica's Australia helmet goggles ww2 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Helmet - US, Mid 20th century
This is a US Military Helmet WW2 vintage.This is a helmet used by a member of US Defence ForceA Helmet - US Military- green, camouflage and net cover, webbing on the inside and chin straps.Graq 2 on the chip strap and head band.us military helmet, -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Map - 1947 Minesweeping map, North Queensland minesweeping map, unknown
1947 an after-effect od WW2Laminated A3 Map plus A4 map in pocket (copies of original)shows location of minefields to be cleared in 1947 and names of minesweeping ships!947 ran history -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
Envelope Art made during WW2 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 picture of sun setting over water with palm trees in foregroundTop left - ACF in red star / AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australiaenvelope art, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Original May 1945, copy 1989
WW2 internment camp 1 hospitalTwo A.A.N.S. sisters in front of galvanized iron huts. Garden beds mid distance.a.a.n.s., camp 1, internee camp, camp hospitals -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Chisel, McPherson Brothers
Used in construction of WW2 internment camps.Wooden handle shaped at the top. Metal shaped chisel.McPherson Brothers, Glasgowchisel, woodworking tooks, mcpherson brothers, internment camp construction -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Spanner, Zerem
Used in construction of WW2 internment campsHeavy metal shifting spannerZerem "O"shifting spanner, construction tools, internment camp construction -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Button - metal
Part of WW2 RAAF serviceman's memorabiliaRound metal button featuring map of Australia with crown above, in centre and wording around the circumference and split pin attached to shank.Australian Military Forces on front; W C Luke Pty Ltd on backraaf uniform accessories, buttons, ren smith -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph
Camp 13 Tatura during WW2.Black and white photo of camp tents and huts surrounded by perimeter fences containing rolled barbed wire. Men in foreground.camp 13 tatura, internment camps, internment camp accommodation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, copy 1990 original 1942
WW2 internment camp 1, Tatura. Black and white photograph.Stark rows of unadorned huts. Camp 1.internment camps, tatura internment camps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, copy 1990 original 1942
WW2 internment camp 1, Tatura. Black and white photograph.Huts in adjoining compounds.internment camps, tatura internment camps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, copy 1990
WW2 internment camp 1, Tatura. Black and white photograph. Aerial photo 1946internment camps, tatura internment camps -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Rifle, Japanese. Arisaka Type 99
Japanese rifle used during WW2Japanese rifle with wooden furnitureNo serial numberjapan, japanese, rifle, ww2, ww11, world war 2, world war two, second world war -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Group of six WW2 medals and Infantry Front Line Service Medal
Medals awarded for service during WW21939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and SW Pacific, Infantry Front Line Service Medal, Wooden Display box.VX37033 A Bishopworld war two, ww11, ww2, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif