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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pennant, Greetings from Australia
... World War 2... mornington-peninsula World War 2 1943. Greetings from Australia ...World War 2Triangular pennant made from wool felt. Maroon with blue strip on short side, wirh two blue tags. Greetings from Australia in gold lettering, with gold scroll containing the word Australia. 1943 in red lettering with an eagle in gold holding a rifle and bayonet in its tallons and a green kangaroo wearing a tin helmet and holding a rifle and bayonet.1943. Greetings from Australia. Eagle and kangaroo. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Pamphlet, Borough of Stawell, Civil Service of Thanksgiving, 1945
... World War 2... grampians World War 2 For the Cessations of Hostilities. Held ...World War 2For the Cessations of Hostilities. Held at Stawell Wednesday 15 August 1945 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dressing, Wound
... A packaged medicated wound dressing carried by World War 2... by World War 2 service personnel. This example was used by British ...A packaged medicated wound dressing carried by World War 2 service personnel. This example was used by British RAF Regiment personnel training for airfield guard duties during the 1950s. The dressing is packaged in a brown paper cover, giving instructions to open and directions for use. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Craft - BROOCH, 1939 - 1945
... World War 2 Souvenir.... goldfields World War 2 Souvenir. Souvenir WW2 Brooch "AIF" Australian ...World War 2 Souvenir.Brooch - metal, diamond shaped filigree work. Australian Military Coat of Arms."AIF" Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.souvenir, ww2, brooch -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Pistol Holster, 1941
... World War 2 production... Macleod melbourne World War 2 production Service issue item ...World War 2 productionService issue item for the Regiment1937 pattern webbing pistol holsterA.M. M.E ?? 1941 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, War Medal 1939-1945
... World War 2 medal... Macleod melbourne World War 2 medal War medal WW2 VXIN Full size ...World War 2 medalFull size medal, no ribbonVXINwar medal, ww2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, War Medal
... World War 2 issue... Macleod melbourne World War 2 issue War medal WW2 Miniature ...World War 2 issueMiniature with ribbonwar medal, ww2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal Set
... World War 2 issues... Macleod melbourne World War 2 issues Medals WW2 Set of 4 miniature ...World War 2 issuesSet of 4 miniature medals with ribbons: 1939-45 Star Pacific Star 1939-45 War Medal Australia Service Medalmedals, ww2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, 1939-45 Star
... World War 2 issue... Macleod melbourne World War 2 issue Medal 1939-45 Star Miniature ...World War 2 issueMiniature medal with ribbonmedal, 1939-45 star -
Clunes Museum
Essay
... WORLD WAR 1 & 2 SHAPE CLUNES".... STUDENT, NO NAME PROVIDED. "HOW DID WORLD WAR 1 & 2 SHAPE CLUNES ...AN ESSAY BY A WESLEY STUDENT, NO NAME PROVIDED. "HOW DID WORLD WAR 1 & 2 SHAPE CLUNES".local history, document, project essay, wesley college -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, R. K. Churches
... in the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit during World War 2... World War 2. Churches enlisted on the 12th July, 1940 ...Collection of photographs which were the property of Ronald Keith Churches, service number VX34599, who was a Sergeant in the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit during World War 2. Churches enlisted on the 12th July, 1940 and was discharged on the 4th December, 1945. The 2/9th FA was formed on the 1st July, 1940 at Dandenong, Victoria and was initially based at Seymour (Puckapunyal). The 2/9th FA relocated to Bonegilla in September 1940 and embarked for Singapore in February, 1941. The men of the unit were taken prisoner by the Japanese in February, 1942. Churches spent the remainder of World War 2 as a POW in Changi Prison. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... , the 2/9th Field Ambulance, in early World War 2. (refer item... his unit, the 2/9th Field Ambulance, in early World War 2 ...Photograph from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599. This photograph is of Australian Army men being transported in an open truck. This is possibly his unit, the 2/9th Field Ambulance, in early World War 2. (refer item number 00320) -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Ramsay, Ware Publishing Pty Ltd, Small Arms Training Vol 1 Pam 3 Grenades, 1943
... World War 2 training booklet... Macleod melbourne World War 2 training booklet Grenades training ...World War 2 training bookletA soft covered booklet for training soldiers in the use of grenadesNot for publicationgrenades, training -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Manual, General Motors at Canada Ltd, Driving Instructions and Workshop Manual Car Armoured Canadian GM Mark I Fox I, 1942
... World War 2 armoured vehicle... Macleod melbourne World War 2 armoured vehicle armoured car ...World War 2 armoured vehicleA semi-hard covered manual. (Photocopy also held)armoured car canadian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Vase
... A souvenir from World War 2... Mitcham melbourne A souvenir from World War 2 Mitcham RSL Second ...A souvenir from World War 2An army shell casing with a badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on it which has been made into a vase.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesmitcham rsl, second world war -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, 60th Anniversary of WW2 Medallion 1945-2005
... World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 Obverse depicts... service medal World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 Obverse depicts ...The medallion was presented in 2005 by the Australian govt. to veterans who served in 1939- 1945. 2005 being the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2.Medallion in a presentation case with information relating to the issue. World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 Obverse depicts Commonwealth coat of arms, reverse design symbolises Navy, Army and Air Force through depiction of sea, land and air. 60th anniversary, ww2 service medal -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Herald 15/8/1945 - Newspaper, Peace - World Hails Jap Surrender - The Herald Newspaper 15/8/1945
... World War 2 Ends with Jap Surrender...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara World War 2 Ends ...World War 2 Ends with Jap SurrenderWorld War 2 Ends with Jap SurrenderThe Herald 15/8/1945 - Newspaper, Peace - World Hails Jap Surrender - 15/8/1945Articles covering Jap Surrender15/8/1945 the herald covers jap surrender -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Army jacket, c1939
... World War 2 Worn by Noel West... Mitcham melbourne World War 2 Worn by Noel West World War 2 ...World War 2 Worn by Noel WestWorld War 2 Australian War Graves UnitKhaki army woollen jacket with belt which has a metal buckle, rising sun badge on each lapel. Shoulder straps with three oxidised pips plus one button and Australia badge. Box pleated patch pocket with three pointed flap on each upper chest. Large expanding patch pockets with with straight flap below waist on each side. Four oxidised brass AMF buttons down front. British Forces Commonwealth badge on right hand sleeve. Back of jacket has vent from waist to lower edge. jacket is lined with cotton.K 21costume, male uniform, military -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Map - Maps, Soldiers Settlement WW2, Circa 1950
... to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details... to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details ...The soldiers' settlement scheme operated after the first and second world wars in an effort to more closely settle the land and also give opportunities to returned soldiers. Crown land and other larger estates were acquired for the purpose. Most of these maps relate to the area north of Warrnambool where many of the subdivisions were parts of larger estates.These maps pertaining to the Soldiers' Settlement program, relate to an interesting part of Australian and local history. As such they have historic and social interest and significance.A collection of 25 paper maps which relate to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details of the people allocated the land and some smaller maps have the printed details of the applicants requirements.Text is black on white paper which in some cases is quite aged. The maps are as follows: .1 Narrapumelap Estate ( Ripon & Hampden) .2 Narrapumelap Estate Part 2 (Villers & Ripon) .3 Narrapumelap Estate Part 3 ( Villiers & Ripon) .4 Burrumbeet Estate ( Ripon) .5 ' Berrambool' Estate 9 Hampden & Villiers) .6 ' Hopkins Hill' Estate Villiers 4011 acres .7 Caramut North No 2 Estate ( Villiers ) .8 ' Morpor' Estate ( Villiers) 4172 acres .9 ' Morgiana' Estate ( Normandy) 3453 acres .10 ' Chatsworth House' ( Villiers) 9341 Acres .11 ' East Elwood' Estate Villiers 2407 acres .12 Grey's Estate ( Mornington) 1151acres .13 ' Rowes Estate' ( Buln Buln Gippsland 733 acres .14 'Tarrone' Estate No 2 Part map .15 'Chaldon Meade' Estate (Bourke) Bulla 517 acres .16 ' Terranallum South' Estate Hampden 3757 acres .17 ' Brung Brungle' Estate Dundas 695 .18 ' Armidale ' Estate ( Dundas)2108 acres .19 ' Moyne Falls' Estate ( Villiers) 627 acres .20' Yulong' Estate 9 Lowan 6321 acres .21 Murray Valley Irrigation District 9 Moira)113 acres .22 Murray Valley Irrigation District 103 acres .23 ' Mount Fyans' Estate ( Hampden) .24 ' Barwidgee ' Estate ( Villiers) 4277 acres .25 'Pine Hills' Estate 2nd portion ( Lowan) 6190 acres narrapumelap, berrambool, hopkins hill, caramut north, morpor, chatsworth house, east elwood, terrinallum, moyne falls, tarrone, caramut soldiers settlers, burrumbeet, morgiana, grey's estate mornington, chaldon meade, brung brungle -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, R. K. Churches
... World War 2. Churches is in his Australian Army uniform... Field Ambulance taken post World War 2. Churches is in his ...Photograph of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599, of the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance taken post World War 2. Churches is in his Australian Army uniform and is pictured standing beside a house typical of the era. (refer item number 00320)digital file only -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 16/10/1939 - My War Part 3, Local Newspaper - Special My War Part 3 - British Battleship Sunk
... Local Newspaper Special re World War 2... Special re World War 2 Newspaper reports of early moves of World ...Local Newspaper Special re World War 2Newspaper reports of early moves of World War TwoThe Sun Newspaper - My War Part 3 = SPECIAL British Battleship Sunk by German Submarine and other War referencesbritish battleship sunk - poland articales etc. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Te Sun Newspaper Dated 17/9/1940 - Special - My War Part 9, The SUN Dated 17/9/1940 Special - My War Part 9 - British Raiders Rout Raiders
... Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 events... reporting World War 2 events Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 ...Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2Local Newspaper Dated 17/9/1940 - Pages 1 & 2 - and Last two - Special - My War Part 9Head-line - British Fighters Rout Raiders - Battle of Britianthe sun newspaper dated 17/9/1940, world ar 2 - battle of britian, special - my war part 9 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Equipment - Air raid siren, Police Station, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, (.02) Kosdown Printing, 1942
... Was attached to the Police Station during World war 2.... Was attached to the Police Station during World war 2. war - world war ...Was attached to the Police Station during World war 2.Air raid siren consisting of .01 - stand .02-.04 3 hooterswar - world war ii, built environment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Army earphones, c 1940
... A pair of earphones from the Army, World War 2... Mitcham melbourne A pair of earphones from the Army, World War 2 ...A pair of earphones from the Army, World War 2Two black bakelite earphones connected to metal hinges and two cloth band head rests. Brown material wire at receiver fitting end; there is no connection fitting.Type TH 37A|OTE-49028 (on metal)|Telephonics Corporation New York NY OTE 490 800HZcommunication, radio, arms, ordnance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Officers Dress Bag
... World War 2 Noel Edmund Charles West... Mitcham melbourne World War 2 Noel Edmund Charles West Army bag ...World War 2 Noel Edmund Charles WestLarge khaki Army Dress bag with handle and many compartments VX102715 Lieut. N. West.VX102715 Lieut. N. Westarmy, bag, w.w.2, noel edmund charles west -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, New Encyclopedia of Machine Shop Practice
... 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2... War 2. The book is complete with a hard cardboard protective ...Reference book issued to Corporal C S Woods service number 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2. The book is complete with a hard cardboard protective mailer for posting. The book was addressed to Cpl Woods at 11 Fanny Street, Moonie Ponds, Victoria. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Mess, Cheese Dish
... during the World War 2 period. Further details can be found... in Cobridge, England during the World War 2 period. Further details ...Crockery cheese dish complete with cover. The cover is marked with the Royal Australian Air Force insignia. The dish is an example of North Satffordshire Pottery made in Cobridge, England during the World War 2 period. Further details can be found at the following url: -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Framed
... World War 2. Lieutenant General S. G. Savige was the Commander... Imperial Forces to end World War 2. Lieutenant General S. G ...Framed original copy of the "ORDER OF THE DAY" issued by Lieutenant General S. G. Savige, on the 8th September, 1945, on the occasion of the capitulation of the Japanese Imperial Forces to end World War 2. Lieutenant General S. G. Savige was the Commander 2 Australian Corps (A. I. F.) , Bouganville. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: REST TIME
... taken during World War 2 in 1942. in this shot soldiers rest... during World War 2 in 1942. in this shot soldiers rest against ...BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, January 6, 2003. Rest time: more from the Darwin series of photos taken during World War 2 in 1942. in this shot soldiers rest against a truck on the side of a highway list outside Darwin. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Five (5 )Wooden Serviette rings, Wooden round serviette rings with Jerusalem marked on each ring, 1940's
... souvenir from the Middle East during World War 2 ... the-murray souvenir from the Middle East during World War 2 ww2 Each ...souvenir from the Middle East during World War 2 5 wooden circular rings with slight variation in size Each ring has "Jerusalem" marked on outer side; There is a depiction of a Camel min black ink on each ring with a circular red/orange background to camelww2