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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 -
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 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Knitting Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund
... world war 2... personnal of the Army, Navy and Airforce during World War 2... of the Army, Navy and Airforce during World War 2. Parents owned ...This knitting booklet was used by Margaret Betty Williamson and her mother to knit items to be distributed to the Australia personnal of the Army, Navy and Airforce during World War 2. Parents owned the Clarkefield Store and Post Office.A small slightly tattered cream booklet with black printing and a red star shape on front cover.front cover "Guide to Knitting/Standard Socks..."1940s, world war 2, knitting, george evans collection -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet 1907 pattern
... World War One... rifle was standard issue to Australian forces in World War 1... in World War 1 ( 1914 - 1918 ), World War 2 ( 1939 - 1945 ...This pattern bayonet, which affixed to a .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to Australian forces in World War 1 ( 1914 - 1918 ), World War 2 ( 1939 - 1945 ) and the Korean War ( 1950 - 1953 ).Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.British pattern 1907 bayonet, with wood hand grips blade 430mm long, with leather scabbard with steel fittings and leather bayonet frog.ON handle " A- 93061 " On blade " 1 - 1922 Lithgow "wwi, wwii, korea, world war one, world war two, lee enfield -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Puttees pair, 1942
... World War 2 Army uniform of Capt. Noel Edmund Charles West... in Australia V414 1942 Size Made in Australia World War 2 Army uniform ...World War 2 Army uniform of Capt. Noel Edmund Charles West. Donated by Mitcham RSL after it closed in 2013. After the war Capt West served in Japan with the 27th War Graves Unit.Pair of service green wool putees with cotton tapes. Labels on one end. V414 1942 size Made in AustraliaV414 1942 Size Made in Australiacostume, male uniform, military -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - WW2 German and Italian Aircraft Recognition Sheet, Gerrman and Italian
... used during the early stages of the Second World War.... used during the early stages of the Second World War. Small ...Shows silhouettes of the Focke-Wulf FW-187, Dornier 215, Henschel 126, and Fiat BR. 20, CR. 42 and G. 50 aircraft. Probably used during the early stages of the Second World War. -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Pewter Tankard, The Australian Army Tankard, (estimated); 1990's
... and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya... World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam Australian ...There is no record of where this Tankard came from or who donated it.Pewter drinking cup with ornate handle, Rising sun Badge with Queens Crown. Glass bottom. Tpered sides. Listing Captains and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and VietnamAustralian Rising Sun Badge in Front centre. On Base serial No 0983, Makers markings, Other pewter markingstankard, pewter, drinking, cup -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Silver Tankard ARMY
... and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya.... Listing Camaigns and locations. From World War 1, World War 11 ...Pewter drinking cup with ornate handle, Rising sun Badge with Queens Crown. Glass bottom. Tapered sides. Listing Camaigns and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and VietnamInscipion: The Australian Tankard WWI German New Guinea Gallipoli France Palestine Mesopotamia Flanders WWII Nth. Africa Crete Malaya SW Pacific Timor New Guinea Java Bouganville Brneo Greece Syria South Africa Korea Malaya Vietnam Presented to the Waverley RSL by Army Members April 1984tankard, mug -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Silver Tankard R.A.A.F
... World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam to present... sides. Listing aircraft. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea ...Pewter drinking cup with ornate handle, R.A.A.F Badge with Queens Crown. Glass bottom. Tapered sides. Listing aircraft. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam to present dayInc: Famous RAAF Aircraft General Dynamics F111c deHaviand DH9A Tiger Moth Bristol Bulldog Short Sunderland Hawker Demon Douglas Boston Curtis Kitthawk Supermarine Spitfire DAP Bristol Beaufort Lockheed Hudson CAC Boomerang Fairey IIID Lockheed Hurculese Bell Iroquois GAFEE Canbera Consolidated Liberator Lockheed Neptune DHC Caribou GAF Lincon CAC NA Sabre DAP Bristol Beaufighter Avro Lancaster DHA Mosquito Boeing Vertol Chinook Westland Wapiti Lockheed Orion Avro Anson DHA Vampire Douglas Dakota CAC Wirraway Diamond Jublee 1921 - 1981 Presented to the Waverley R.S.L.by R.A.A.F. Members April 1981tankard, mug -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Wallet, G F Langley
... to 1940.He served with distinction in World War One and World War... School from 1921 to 1940.He served with distinction in World War ...This wallet was given to George Langley from the Warrnambool High School ex students in 1940. George Furner Langley 1891-1971 was Principal of Warrnambool High School from 1921 to 1940.He served with distinction in World War One and World War Two and became the Principal of Melbourne High School. This wallet is of some interest as a memento of a prominent Principal of Warrnambool High School - Colonel George Langley. This is a brown kangaroo leather folding wallet with several pockets, a pencil holder, a metal clip on the front and a small metal plaque with an inscription. It is lined with corded material. G.F. Langley in Appreciation 18-5-40 Warrnambool High School Ex Students Stg 115 george langley -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
News Sheet, The Sun News-Pictorial 1945, 1945
... World War Two... details of the surrender of Germany in World War Two. The first... of the surrender of Germany in World War Two. The first surrender document ...This Melbourne Sun newspaper of May 8, 1945 contains details of the surrender of Germany in World War Two. The first surrender document was signed at Rheims, France by representatives of Germany, Britain, Russia, France and the United States of America. This paper has no local significance but the event it describes (the end of the war in Europe in May 1945) is of signal importance in world history and affected all in Australia at the time and still does today. The newspaper will be of interest to researchers and useful for display. This is a Melbourne newspaper (The Sun News-Pictorial 1945). It has 16 pages and is printed in black print on a white (now creamy-coloured) background. It has the news of the end of the war in Europe with the surrender of Germany. The newspaper includes black and white photographs, advertisements, cartoons, comic strips and a crossword puzzle. world war two, v.e. day, warrnambool, history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medallion, Australia A.I.F
... This badge appears to have been made in World War Two... made in World War Two and may be an example of trench art made ...This badge appears to have been made in World War Two and may be an example of trench art made by a soldier serving overseas. The piece labelled ‘Australia’ may have come from another badge belonging to that soldier. This badge has no known local connection but is of interest as a memento of World War Two. Semi circular stylised badge with background forming the letters AIF. Australia is on a slightly rounded bar in the front of the letters. Hole in upper left corner.AIF as background. Australia printed on banner at the front.warrnambool, aif warrnambool, aif badge -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, It Wasn't Really Necessary, 2003
... in the world during the Second World War, but especially citizens...-of-War and internment camps ww2 camps australian pow camps ...Written in memory of the people who suffered everywhere in the world during the Second World War, but especially citizens of the many nations who found themselves, by a quirk of history incarcerated n Australian Prisoner-of-War and internment campsWhite light card cover, with black text. Attached at the back is an Addendum - Index - clear plastic front cover and a black plastic back cover. 609 pages plus addendum.ww2 camps, australian pow camps, australian internment camps -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Audio - Oral history interview, Joyce Barry
... during the Second World War. In her interview, Joyce shares what... the Second World War. In her interview, Joyce shares what inspired ...Joyce Barry served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War. In her interview, Joyce shares what inspired her to join the services and what training was like for a young woman living in Victoria.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.joyce barry, waaf, ww2, oral history -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Light Horse Torquay
... World War Two... Torquay, Victoria in the early months of World War Two... to mechanised units. light horse Torquay World War Two WWII ...A large camp of ligh horse regiments took place near Torquay, Victoria in the early months of World War Two. This was the swan song for horsed light horse, shortly after the Victorian regiments converted to mechanised units.Framed black and white photograph of Light Horse near Torquay Victoria in 1940.light horse, torquay, world war two, wwii -
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Diorama, 2015
... This diorama is the introductory feature in the World War 2... in the World War 2 Gallery - New Guinea and Islands area. A private ...This diorama is the introductory feature in the World War 2 Gallery - New Guinea and Islands area. A private soldier is shown in mixture of green and khaki uniforms, US style long leggings, long trousers with Thompson and Owen guns.The diorama shows the gradual introduction of green uniform elements and recognition of passive anti malaria measures (long sleeve and long pants)1:1 scale diorama showing soldier of Australian soldier of the 7th Division at the time of the advance into the Markham and Ramu Valleys, September 1943ramu, markham, shaggy ridge, 7th division, 9th division -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - HMAS BENDIGO PLAQUE, CORVETTE HMAS BENDIGO 1941-1946
... in recognition of the valiant services of the warship in the Second World... in recognition of the valiant services of the warship in the Second World ...See Cat..4546. This bell belonged to Corvette HMAS BENDIGO and was presented to the Bendigo City Council by the Royal Australian Navy in recognition of the valiant services of the warship in the Second World War 1941-1946. Refer Cat No 4546.This is a solid sheet piece of brass. Rectangular shaped, each corner has a countersunk hole. The writing about the Bendigo is in block letters. Each letter is slightly depressed with black paint in it.ran, hmas bendigo, ww2 -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Badge - Button Badge, Our Charities Ballarat 1925
... 1900 and the Second World War and being ephemeral have rarely... 1900 and the Second World War and being ephemeral have rarely ...Pressed tin buttons were produced in large numbers between 1900 and the Second World War and being ephemeral have rarely survived. This button was produced for fundraising for local charities at Ballarat on Button Day in October 1925.Historically and socially significant artefact, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Button days were a popular way of fundraising and commemoration that developed through Wattle Days and the First World War retaining their popularity into the early 1950s. Small tin badge with stylised rising sun motif in red with forget-me-nots in blue beneath a banner and on beneath the nosegay the words forget not. in blue. ballarat, charities, fund raising, button day, 1925, badges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SERVICE WITH A SMILE
... World War 2. The soldiers changed the guard at the Park Street... at the Bendigo Show in 1940 during World War 2. The soldiers changed ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, May 6, 2002. Service with a smile: this group of women prepared the dinners and afternoon teas at the Bendigo Show in 1940 during World War 2. The soldiers changed the guard at the Park Street entrance during the day. The caterers were Cornell and Wild, of Coburg. Mr and Mrs Wild are pictured on the right with Violee, who was in charge of the staff, standing fifth from the left. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, The Wiltshire's Cheering During the Great Advance, c1916
... world war one...World War One official war postcard showing The Wiltshire... Holmes. world war one harry holmes troops wiltshire's Daily News ...Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing The Wiltshire troops cheering during the Great Advanceworld war one, harry holmes, troops, wiltshire's -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, The Burial of Two British Soldiers on the Battlefield, c1916
... world war one...World War One official war postcard showing troops burying... World War One official war postcard showing troops burying two ...Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing troops burying two British soldiers on the battlefield.world war one, harry holmes, burial, funeral, cemetery, troops, soldiers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, The Worcesters Going Into Action, c1916
... world war one...World War One official war postcard showing a number... Postcard The Worcesters Going Into Action World War One official ...Most probably purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing a number of troops going into battlefield on the Western Front.world war one, harry holmes, soldiers, western front, worcestors, battle, action