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Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - MESS KIT, c1935 - 1940
These were bought at "A. Jolly's" store, Darwin on 4 Aug 1939 by Cpl Truscott. Advance party No.12 G.P. Squadron Darwin. They were bought for personal use. A note was attached to this item which mentions two of his friends killed in aircraft crashes. CPL Harold William Johnson 1727 RAAF and SGT Walter James Cox 2403 RAAF. Refer to service of Lyle Truscott NR 1842 RAAF WW2. Cat 4040.8P.1. Mug - standard issue white enamel mug with handle. It originally had a black rim. 2. Plate - White enamel with dark blue rim.2. Stamped on back was makers name I. Feng Enamelling Co. Ltd 24 (?) Made in Hong Kong.ww2, raaf, no.12 sqn, mess kit -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, EAGLEHAWK RSL BUILDING, C.1943
This plaque was placed at 18 - 22 High Street Eaglehawk which was the HQ off the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8110 for the Sub Branch History.Plaque granite construction rectangular shape with gold inscriptions relating to the donation of the building to the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch by Mathew’s Bros during WW2“24.4.43”brsl, smirsl, ehrsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - NOTE BOOK, c1943
Items relate to notes on A.A.O.C. for Armoury courses for "Sgt P. L. James". Refer Cat No 7446 for his service details.Standard exercise lined note book on notes of various weapons in WW2. Pages stapled and book covers are missing. Notes all in oencil and are handwritten.a.a.o.c., armoury course, sgt phillip leonard james -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Girls in overalls during WWII, 1940 - 1959
Small photo of girls in overalls, taken during WW2. On back written "Lady R M (or H) kneeling- Rita FLANNERY nee JACKSON"industry - food, industry - manufacturing, families, st josephs catholic primary school, rita flannery, rita flannery nee jackson -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Box of childrens books. Camp 3
Box of children's books. Camp 3. Ex Palestine German internee Camp 3. WW2 children's books brought from Palestine 1941. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Uniform - Tie, German Kormoran Crew tie, 1940's
Tie worn as part of the uniform of "Kormoran" crew member Heini Homann, from camp 13.Navy blue German WW2 naval raider crew tie insignia- Eagle at the top of yellow oval. Ship on top of a world sphere insidekormoran, german navy uniform, heini homann, camp 13 internee -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals WW2, C 1950
A set of 5 WW2 medals consisting of 1939 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Geoff Brooks, We lived with Danger - history of the Australian Corvette HMAS Stawell (J348) 1943-1945, 1994
A history of the Corvette HMAS Stawell (J348) 1943-1945White card Cover with black print with colour Photo of the HMAS Stawell, a corvette during WW2 On Rear Cover: Dedication Plaque for HMAS Stawell"We lived with Danger" by Geoff Brooks A History of the Australian Corvette HMAS Stawell (J348) 1943-1945 Inside on title page: The Stawell Historical Society. Warmest Regards. Geoff Brooks 13 March 1995stawell navy ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Japanese/New Caledonian Exhibition, 2008
Correspondence relating to an exhibition of Japanese artist Mutsumi Tsuda entitled "Feu nos Peres" focusing on the history of Japanese people on New Caledonia during WW2Blue plastic folder, black spinejapanese, new caledonian exhibition, tsuda m, monash university, camp 4, tatura, ww2, books, history, local -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir Ashtray
Miniature model of a WW2 era Avro Anson twin engine aircraft mounted on an ashtray. The aircraft is supported by a curved arm attached to the circular ashtray base. The base has a small metal RAAF 'winged eagle' insignia attached to the front edge. The items have been made from chromed metal materials. The RAAF was equipped with Avro Anson aircraft in the late 1930 period prior to WW2. These aircraft were used by the RAAF for general and maritime reconnaissance and training throughout WW2 and into the early 1950s. The first version of the Avro Anson was developed in 1935 by the British Avro aircraft company.Chromed metal RAAF 'winged eagle' insignia on the front edge of the base.plane, trench art, ashtray, aircraft, souvenir, avro anson -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, W.A.Cooney, The Road Back, 1947/1950
The handbook was distributed to all ex-servicemen on return from WW2 in the Geelong area and was a guide to civil life.This booklet for returned service personnel from World War 2 living in the Geelong Region is og local district significance as a part of the history of Geelong.The Road Back -two of The Ex-Serviceman's Handbooks,1947/ 1950 Geelong Issued Free.One is Light green in colour with black writingThe Road Back The Ex-Serviceman's Handbook Geelong.the road back, the ex-serviceman's handbook, world war 2, ww2, australian aif, australian serviceman, australian servicewoman, rss&aila, army, navy, air force, returned sailor's, soldier's and airmen's imperial league of australia, rsl -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph, 09/11/1918
Served in WW1 in the Australian Army Medical Corp before transferring to the Royal Air Force. Also served in WW2, where he was appointed pathologist to the 2/7 Australian General Hospital. Appointed Medical Officer to the Administrator of the Trust Territory of New Guinea from 1925 into 1930's, and did extension research on parasites. Foundation fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australia On Chiltern Shire WW1 Roll of Honor & Cornishtown School WW1 Roll of HonorPhotograph of Thomas CLIVE Backhouse chiltern, ww1, ww2, cornishtown, new guinea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, SERVICE DRESS, SUMMER, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, c WW2
1. Jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, brown colour, Bakelite shank buttons with raised map of Australia and lettering with metal cotter pins. Collar with two attached metal Rising Sun Badges; shoulder epaulettes with three officer's pips being "Captain" and "Australia" badge. Four front pockets with button down flap. 2. Belt - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, metal buckle, plastic button and leather belt keepers. No Manufacturers information.uniform, army, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, SERVICE DRESS, SUMMER, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, c WW2
1. Jacket - Khaki colour, cotton twill fabric, brown colour metal shank buttons with raised map of Australia and lettering with metal split rings. Collar; shoulder epaulettes with attached two rank insignia being Lieutenant Colonel. Four front pockets with button down flap. 2, Belt - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, metal buckle, plastic button and fabric belt keepers. Manufacturers white cotton label, inside top right pocket.Manufacturers information, black ink print. "M.TX" uniform, army, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
medal - THANK YOU MEDALLION FROM BENDIGO WW1, Post WW2
Percival Sylvester LANYON NR V 14661 enlisted 21 May 1941 Aged 45, Discharged 5 June 1944 Rank PTE. UNit 3 Garrison Bde. Heavy copper medallion and chain. At the top of the chain is a solid rod, 5 rings in the chain. Medallion is gold colour, top has the Rising Sun Badge covered with a saluting soldier. Two rifles go from his waist to the ground. A blue enamel across the medallion. Centre has a small shield with a concave recess in its centre. A wreath up from the bottom on both sides, bottom has a boomerang.Front. “DUTY. BRAVELY. DONE. P.S. LANYON in the boomerang Back is stamped “presentation from Bendigo” ww2, bendigo, medallion thankyou -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - HELMET, PITH, C.) WW2
Item in collection re Sqd Leader Kenneth Frederick Bawden No 250882 RAAF. Refer catalogue number 213.109PPith helmet, khaki coloured cloth covered helmet made of pith with puggaree. Brim lined with dark green coloured canvas. Brown leather chin strap. Helmet lining - Kaki coloured cotton fabric leather and metal fastenings for inner lining. ( no lining) Marking on helmet lining - three stamps and handwittenHelmet lining - black ink stamps "K.F. Bawden" - handwritten black ink "B/A882"uniform, army, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS WW2, The War Illustrated, Post WW2
Hard cover, cardboard with dark blue buckram, gold print on spine. Cut, red speckled effect to edges of beige paper. Illustrated black & white, photos & maps. .1) Vol 1 - 640 pages. Title page: A permanent picture record of the Second Great War No.1. .2) Vol 2 - 732 pages. Title page: A permanent picture record of the Second Great War No.21. .3) Vol 3 - 728 pages. Title page: A permanent picture record of the Second Great War No.45. .1) Handwritten in dark blue ink on top of title page: “J H Skidmore 20 Richmond St Rockdale”books, ww2, pictorial -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Mary Elizabeth Holmes and two children
Probably taken at a Holmes family property: "Launchley' or 'Sauchieburn" at Ascot, Ballarat District or "Launchley Park", Derrinallum in the Western District. The latter property was a property Harry and Edith Holmes purchased in 1938 on the return of their eldest son, John Henry [Jack], from WW2. David looks to be wearing his St Patrick's Christian Brother College, Ballarat school uniform. [Jane Dyer, May 2024]Photograph of three children. L- R Mary Elizabeth Holmes, ? [ nephew David Smerdon Holmes] and ? [ brother David Coghill Holmes]chatham-holmes collection, mary elizabeth holmes, ww2, derrinallum, ascot victoria -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - ADVERTISING CARD, The Fitzroy Tavern, C. WW2
Advertising card issued to visitors to the Fitzroy Tavern Windmill Street, Tottenham Court Road, London W.I. During and after WW2. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record..1) & .2) Rectangular cream paper with black type on front, type on front contains the business name, address and phone number. .1) On the back is a two verse poem. .2) on the back is a seven line ditty with an accompanying black silhouette picture of a man next to a car.souvenir, business card, tavern -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - RAILWAY TICKET, Bell Punch Coy LTD, C. WW2
H.M and Allied Forces on leave (in uniform) day ticket issued to service personnel for use in London during WW2, ticket used on 16th August, year not known. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection.Refer Cat No 3536P.Rectangular card ticket with black type on both sides, front has a red stripe on left and blue on the right, around the outer edges are date spaces which can be clipped to indicate the day used, back has details of train/bus and tram services available for use.Clipped holes 0n “16” and “Aug”souvenir, leave pass, transport ticket -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, 1939 - 1945
The soldier is unknown at this point Sepia tone photograph of an Australian serviceman. An informal portrait probably from WW2. His buttons have an outline of Australia. He has Australian badges.photographs, sepia, portraits -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph
Building, north west corner of Casey and Albert Streets, prior to its demolition in 2003. Occupied post ww2 by Harold Wilson as a motor repair garage. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - WW2 Australian Defense Medal Australian Service Medal Australian War Medal RAS badge and 60th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 Medallion
WW2 Australian Defense Medal Australian Service Medal Australian War Medal RAS badge and 60th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 Medallion G.W.Jensen -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals- VF388646 Gwenyth Carr, Mid 20th Century
VF388646 Gwenyth Carr Served with the Australian Womens Army Service during WW2. VF388646 G Carr served with RA Sigs and obtained the rank of Captain? After her Military Discharge Gwenyth Carr served with the Police after graduating from Police College in 1946 she retired in 1974 with the rank of Senior Sergeant.The medals and badges are the originals belonging to VF388646 GE Carr.Two Australian Military Medals - War Medal 1939-1945 and Australian Service Medal, One Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (miniature).Military Medals - VF388646 G E Carr, The Police LS&GC Medal is a miniature and is not inscribed. vf388646 ge carr, rasigs, ww2, police service, awas, war widows guild -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH FOLDER COLLECTION: WHITE HILLS CEMETERY WW 2 BURIALS, 1990 - 2015
Folder of research material compiled by Carol Holsworth. Received at History House in July 2023. White Hills Cemetery WW 2 Burials Includes information on graves, plaques, inscriptions and family history of WW2 veterans buried in the White Hills Cemetery in Bendigo. Includes service details on each veteran printed from the World War 2 Nominal Roll. https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2Carol Holsworthbendigo, cemetery, ww 2 burials -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photos, Batch, WW2
00151.1 Black and white photo of US WW2 Fighter Aircraft. 4 bladed prop. 00151.2 “. “. “. “. Australian soldiers by Anti Aircraft gun smoking. 00151.3. “. “. “. ‘ Pointing the gun upwards. 00151.4. “. “. “. “. Holding the round- 3 soldiers in the photo. 00151.5. “. “. “. “. Sighting the gun. 00151.6. “. “. “. “. US Fighter with 3 bladed prop. 00151.7. “. “. “. “. Aiming the gun upwards. 00151.8. “. “. ‘. ‘. Soldier changing gun elevation. 00151.9. ‘. “. “. “. Catalina Flying Boat. 00151.10. “. “. “. “. Twin seater aircraft. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photo, Batch, WW2
00154.1 RAAF Liberator flying over RAAF Base Dubbo Strip 250 00154.2 Crashed RAF Mosquito near Narramine NSW at Strip 650 Duddo. 00154.3 Vulter Vengenance at Strip 650 Dubbo NSW 00154.4 Planes and staff at Dubbo. 00154.5 Crashed Tiger Moth suspended in trees. 00154.6 RAAF Base Dubbo Strip 250 00154.7. “. “. “. “. “ Stores Depot. 00154.8. “ Officers and other ranks thought to taken at Dubbo NSW WW2. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - James E Newland VC, Early 21st Century
James E Newland VC was born in Highton, Victoria and served in the AIF during the Boar War, WW1 and WW2. James E Newland was awarded the VC in April 1917 'for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, in the face of heavy odds, on three separate occasions.' James E Newland was presented his award by His Majesty King George V.James E Newland VC was born in Highton, Victoria and served with the AIF for over 40 years and obtained the highest honour that can be bestowed for bravery. James enlisted in the Australia Army as a Private and on discharge held the rank of Lt Col. A black and white photograph, oblong, James E Newland in Military Uniform on paper.newland, boer war, ww1, ww2, geeloing rsl, vc -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photographs, c1940
Six black and white postcards all with photographs featuring Thomas Karnatz VX48290 POW and fellow soldiers of the 2/24th Battalion possibly taken whilst serving overseas in the Middle East during WW2. Second soldier identified as Joseph Disher Darley VX48803 2/23 Battalion born 16/1/1919 and died in February 1989.Six black and white postcards with images of men in military uniformthomas karnatz, ww2, middle east, pow, 2/24 battalion, joseph darley -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - City of Kew garbage truck, 1935-1945
The City of Kew (1860-1994) was a municipality within the boundaries of suburban Melbourne, bordering on the inner suburbs. It was governed by a Council who employed council officers and workers. Services offered to ratepayers included garbage collection. Workers also carried our rubbish removal. From the evidence of photographs, garbage trucks has a semi-circular top with openings on the side of the top and at the rear. Rubbish carts were simple open top containers. Both garbage trucks and rubbish carts were drawn by horses and, in the interwar years and after, operated out of the Council Depot in High Street (formerly the 'horse tramway' sheds and later was to be replaced by the Kew Recreation Centre. The depot was on the corner of High and Disraeli Streets, kew. Small, original black and white positive photograph of a City of Kew horse and garbage cart. The rectangular cart has a curved roof with openings at the side. A large door at the back allowed for the removal of garbage. K.C.C. is written on the side of the cart.Annotation in pencil by donor verso: "From E. Bennett / Kew City C'cil used during and after WW2 / from E. Bentley"rubbish collection, garbage collection, rubbish carts, city of kew, council workers, horse-drawn vehicles, kew depot