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Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET, Post WW 2
Horace William Thompson No 53897 enlisted in the RAAF on 11.4.42 age 39 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 1.12.45 he was a Cpl in Security Gaurds Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) Re H.W. THOMPSON 1. Defence Medal 2. War Medal 3. Australian Service Medal "53897 H.W.THOMPSONmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchBrush, Shaving, H.OLDFIELD & SON, 1941
Standard Defence issue shaving brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle with black bristles.H. OLDFIELD & SON SYDNEY 1941 D^D stamped on handle -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchCream, Anti-Mosquito
Small container of Anti-Mosquito Cream supplied by the Australian Department of Defence. The container is in the form of a small circular pot with a screw cap. The container is made of tin. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchUniform, Flying Jacket
Standard Australian Defence Forces issue, lightweight flying jacket, khaki in colour. Made of woven Nylon, nomex lined and treated with fire retardant chemical. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Exemption from Service in the Defence Force, Herbert Vivian, 11/06/1942
Exemptions from serving in the military were made during World War II to protect certain occupations. See this article from the Australian War Museum: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/homefront/reserved_occupations#:~:text=In%20March%201942%20the%20list,for%20any%20change%20of%20employment.Certificate of Exemption from Service in the defence force. Granted to Herbert L. Vivian, as he was employed in a reserved occupation, as a fireman. Printed form, details typed in.world war ii, second world war, exemption certificate, reserved occupation, vivian family records -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchMedals
5 Canadian Original Medals. Owner unknown. 1939 star, italy star, war medal, defence medal Canadian Voluntary Service medal with bar.medals, ww2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - GILLIES COLLECTION: BENDIGO PEELED TOMATOES LABEL
Green label. Bendigo peeled tomatoes, guaranteed by Bendigo Preserving Co. Ltd. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia - defence. Contents 1 lb 11oz. Net.bendigo, business, gillies bros -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - BENDIGO VIEWS, Dec 1960
Slide. Bendigo Views. Scenic view of Bendigo with a tall brick chimney near some large buildings. ADI, Australian Defence Industries now THALES.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia, VVA Port
750ml ceramic flagon of port dedicated to those who served in the defence of freedom. Sth Vietnam 1962-73. Issued by Vietnam Veterans Association of VictoriaVVA Port 750mlport flagon -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram (partial), March 1862
Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to Dunnolly solicitor J.W. Dunbar. Text reads 'I am ________ for an assault. Will you undertake defence?' -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionMedal - Active Service Medal, Australia Service Medal and ribbon
The Australian Active Service Medal with ribbon and the ribbon, as well as the Australia Defence medal. All the medals are replica as the member's PMKey or service number are not engraved in the medal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Booklet - Australian Defence Industries (ADI) - brochure on " Pursuit", issues 59-64
Australian Defence Industries (ADI) - brochure on " Pursuit", issues 59-64 and ADI's Commander's Weapon Station, within a light card white ADI folderadi history, adi vehicles -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Uniform, service dress, WO2 David Key
WO2 Key has provided distinguished service to the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse RegimentService Dress, complete. With medals: Vic Police Valour Award for Bravery Medal, Vic Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal, Royal Life Saving Society of Australia Bravery Cross Medal, Bravery Award and Bar, National Emergency Medal (Vic Fires 2009), National Police Service Medal, Defence Long Service Medal, National Medal, Aust Defence medal -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPhotograph
Seven prints from T.O'Shannesy's Album(Swan Island)Black and white Photographdefence, swan island, t o’shannesy -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPhotograph, Royal Australian Naval Reservists
Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men.Black and white Photographdefence, naval, reservists -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPhotograph, William Cain, 1861, Volunteer Rifles
William Cain, 1861, Volunteer Rifles(Negative available)Black and white Photographdefence, volunteer, rifles -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPhotograph, Volunteer Rifles
Group of Volunteer Rifles(after 1887-prior 1888) possibly local men.Black and white photographdefence, volunteer, rifles -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPhotograph, H.M.S. Archer, Cutter
H.M.S. Archer, CutterBlack and white photographdefence, cutter, archer -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPhotograph, H.M.S.Archer, Cutter
H.M.S.Archer, CutterBlack and white Photographdefence, cutter, archer -
Keilor East RSL Sub BranchUniform - Great Coat, 1967
Woollen, Dark Blue Size 40 GCCF Coat 1967 with flat black buttons and adjustable tabs on sleeves.Gallagher1967, great coat, defence -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Alfred Edward Boland initially enlisted as V59811 then transferred to the AIF as VX120107 on 28.11.42. At discharge from the Army on 15.2.46 he was a Lieutenant in 41/2 Aust Inf Batt.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re A.E Boland. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-45. 3. Australian Service Medal."VX120107 A.E Boland"medals, military, history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Establishment of a Rifle Club Portland Victoria, Defence Department, Melbourne Victoria, 20/02/1885
Handwritten letter from T.A. Drysdale, Acting Secretary, Defence Department, Melbourne, to Fred. L. Lyne, Portland, re sanctioning establishment of a Rifle Club in Portland.Back: 'Portland Rifle Club' in black ink. List of bird names in pencil. -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchMedals 142993 H C Foster, Early 20th Century
142993 H C Foster served with the RAAF during WW2 these medals are the originals that were presented to H C Foster.These medals are the originals belonging to 142993 H C Foster.The 1939-1945 Star, the Pacific Star, the Defence Medal, the 1939-1945 Medal, the 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal, the 1945-1975 Australian Service Medal.142993 H C Foster.raaf ww2, 142993 h c foster -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncFrecker's Medals (Replicas), 1940s
Replica Pacific Star, Campaign Stars and War Medals 1939-45. Aircrew Europe Star. Defence Medal 1939-45. Awarded to Mason Day Frecker.a22.03 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Jones Colin, Australian Colonial Navies, 1986
History of the colonial navies from the establishment of marine defences for each city capital,until federation when the new government took over control of navel forces.naval history, law -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Certificate of Exemption
Belonged to the late grandmother of Sandy Robinson, Wife of Tony Robinson, MP, Member for Mitcham.Certificate of Exemption - to certify that Edward Pearce of 28 Deakin Street, Hampton, Vic, is medically unfit for service in the Citizens Forces under Defence Act 1903-1939.Australian Military Forcesdocuments, certificates, military history, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newsletter - Australian Defence Industries (ADI) - Rhino Club Information Pack
Australian Defence Industries (ADI) - Rhino Club Information Pack for Quality Recommitment Day & Family Day held 22 May 1992. A morale Day for staff.adi history, adi personnel and family day -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1939, T. Rider, Government Printer, 29 Feb 1940
Book - Hard Cardboard Cloth cover, faded red, Black print, 563 pages.,"The Defence Act 1903-1936 and Regulations and Orders for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets 1927.passchendaele barracks trust, regulations book, the defence act -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE 1942, Australian Citizens Military Forces, 22.1.1942
Alfred G Ferris from Terrick Terrick Victoria also served in WW1 No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Certificate of Discharge from, “Australian Citizens Military Forces”, certificate No 3/164, all print in black, all type in black, covers details of service, name, rank, unit. .2) .3) Documents covering rules of Discharge, all typed. All documents held together via steel pin.Main points, “V91722 Pte Alfred Gilpin Ferris 3rd Res Bn (Coastal defence)”certificates, documents, -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchBinoculars
Binoculars (or field glasses) issued to service personnel during the Boer War era. Typical non-prismatic binocular design with a central thumb screw for adjustment of focal length. The tubular optics have a swivel action to adjust for eye width. There are sliding sun hoods on the large lenses. Manufactured from brass with leather grips and loops for attaching a carrying strap.Marked with the British Department of Defence arrowhead and has the following inscription "Mk V Special 2D998"
