Charles Bover and Jim Sutherland were Japanese POWs on the Burma Railway. Charles was with Weary Dunlop. Jim also spent time at Changi. Lilydale RSL members Bover C Vx8270 2/2nd Pioneer Btn - Thai-Burma Railway Sutherland JJ Vx54057 2/2nd Pioneer Btn - Thai-Burma Railway and Changipow, changi, thai/burma railway

Photograph of Russell JackPilot Officer (RAAF) Russell Jack Killed in Action Burma. 21st April 1945

The photos belonged to Alf MASHELL VX25221 POW. They were given to Alf by a mate in Alf's unit, Sergeant D T MOORE who was also a POW & worked on the railway. Refer Reg No 2485 for Alf MASKELL's service history.Photos, black / white, copies of originals. The photos are a mixture taken during the building of the Burma Railway, DR's at work on the railway, the surrender in Singapore & the search after the War.pow’s, military, burma railway

Paper map of Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Hainan Island, Cambodia & Burma. Coloured print, very detailed. Showing surrounding oceans & information on climate & population of North & South Vietnam.vietnam map

Rail spike from Thai Burma railway mounted on a mahogany colour board. Silver inscription plate on top left of board Spike is L 14 cm. W 5 cm. with a rectangular headWhen you go home tell them of us, to say we gave our tomorrow for your day

Service medal (with ribbon), War Medal (no Ribbon),Fragment of ribbon for Burma Star (No medal), Pacific Star (no ribbon) with fragment of ribbon, 39-45 Star (no Ribbon)with fragment of ribbon, lengthn of silver chainmedals, wwa, army

Kukri knife as used by Ghurka soldiers in Burma. Curved steel blade with bone handle. Leather sheath with steel tip. Bone handle decorated with ivory dots and brass pins. Missing the two smaller knives.Blade adorned with intricate scroll and flower etching and the word INDIA .

Certificate of Authenticity presented by the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce autenticating that a section of steel rail was removed from rails originally used to construct the Thai-Burma Railway during World War 2. (refer to item 00065)

Found at the site of the Rin Tin POW Camp in 2013. refer Cat No’s 3668 and 3669P.Railway spike, black metal, iron.souvenir, railway, burma

see. Cat no 5445.2photograph- black and white, curved wooden trestle bridge, on the bridge is a steam loco pulling freight cars with humans sitting atop. The bridge is set in a jungle clad valley, down in The Valley are unused logs and poles. This is a copyRear of photograph- “THAILAND BURMA RLW BRIDGE MADE BY POWS” “ “I believe was between WAMPO and Kin SIA OK” 122309ww2, pow, burma railway

Black and white photograph of students John Padasian (Jesselton, North Borneo) and Ral Lian Sum (Chin Hills, Burma) showing Prime Minister of Australia Robert Menzies the kitchen equipment at the official opening of International House, The University of Melbourne.students, events, official opening

Bronze "Italy Star" WWII Europe and Mediterranean Theatre Service. Bronze "Burma Star" WWII Burma Theatre Service Pacific. Bronze "Atlantic Star" WWII Battle of the Atlantic. Air Crew Europe France and Germany. Bronze " France and Germany Star" WWII Central and Northern European Theatre Service. United Nations Service Medal. Korea . Issued for service under U N Command in Korea . U N 1st International Award. United Nations Medal UNFICYP. Issued in 1964 to UN Servicemen in Cyprus. For the restoration of Law and Order. In the Service of Peace.

Edgar Rowllings was born in Rangoon, Burma in 1878.This is a letter addressed to Edgar Rowllings. It is his authority to wear war medals awarded for the mercantile marine. The medals are complete with miniatures and riband bar. Envelopes that contained the medals also have wearing instructions The letter has the stamp of the Board of Trade, Marine Department authorised 6-SEP 1922. The medals authorised are the British War Medal and the Mercantile Marine Medal.Insignia of the Board of Trade which says Com-of Council for Trade Stamp of the Board of Trade Marine Department authorised 6-SEP 1922 Signature of superintendent of issuing M.M.O.merchant navy, british merchant navy, british war medal, mercantile marine war medal

Edward 'Weary Dunlop' Burma Railway Amputee's Reunion Framed photograph

Arthur George Holley No 13556 enlisted in the RAN as a boy Sailor on 25.9.22 age 15 years. During his long career he served on or at the following postings; HMAS Tingara, Brisbane, Sydney, Cerebus (5 times), Canberra (2), Australia, Hobart, Townsville, Rushcutter. His main WW2 service was on HMAS Hobart 27.1.39 - 14.9.44. At discharge from the RAN on 17.10.45 he held the rank of Leading Seaman, Seaman Torpedoman. He was awarded the “Long Service and Good Conduct Medal”.Refer 2135.3, 2137, 2147. A younger brother was KIA in WW1, refer 2133.3.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A.G Holley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star with clasp "PACIFIC". 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal."13556 A.G.Holley (medals 1 to 5) "13556 Able Seaman A.G. Holley R.A.N" (6th medal)medals, history, naval

Book - "A WEEK/ IN/ SEPTEMBER/ - A STORY OF ENDURING LOVE/ FROM THE BURMA RAILWAY."Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, white, gold and yellow print on front, spine and back. Illustrated in colour, sky and jungle in silhouette. 356 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs. End papers - on back of front and back - illustrated, hand writing - in colour yellow.biography, ww2, history, books

Issued by the Japanese Governtment for use in invaded territory - possibly Thailand or Burma.Bank note Japanese Government issue for 10 Rupees. Brownish in colour with illustration of a Buddist Temple.currency, notes, japanese

Rohan D Rivett, War Correspondent, Prisoner of War on the Burma - Siam Railway. Hard, dark fawn coloured buckram cover, green print on spine, 335 cut plain pages, illustrated, colour & black & white illustrations, & maps.Bookshop label, front end paper: Austral Book Shop 263 Collins Street Melbvourne - FJ 3739books, military, history

Private James Andrew Sutherland - VX59088 ,POW - Thailand (Burma Railway) and Changi.Paper certificate with "City of Prahran" as heading with Australian Coat of Arms. Blue and red border.To Private James A Sutherland. We have the honour on behalf of the Mayor, Councilors and Citizens of the City of Prahran to convey to you their highest appreciation and thanks for the action you have taken by voluntarily enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force for active service overseas in the war between Great Britain and her Allies against Germany. The honour and good name of the Commonwealth is in your hands, and we have every confidence that you will preserve the noble traditions already laid down by the men who constituted the Army of the first A.I.F. who served our country and distinguished themselves so worthily in the last Great War. We wish you God speed and a safe return to your Native land. Signed Wm M McIlwrick Mayor, J M Ellis Councilor and J Romaiu Town Clerk.

Refer Cat. No. 7944. Item in the collection of "Arthur E. Tranter" V50166 - VX52843 2/29th Bn. P.O.W. From front cover "NIPPON VERY/ SORRY - MANY/ MEN MUST DIE" "SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS/ COMISSION OF HUMAN RIGHTS/ (ECOSOC RESOLUTION 1503)". "AUTHORISED BY / THE QUEENSLAND EX- POW REPARATION COMMITTEE".hard cover book. Cover - cardboard with black colour buckram adhered cover with gold colour print front and spine. 123 pages - cut, plain, off white colour paper. Illustrated black and white phtographs, documents and maps. End papers - front and back - illustrated with a diagram of the "BURMA- SIAM RLY".publications, book, military history, ww2, tranter, pow's

world war 2, darwin bombing, burma, munitions, gardening

The story of Japanese Prisoners of War by Rohan Rivett “War Correspondent, POW on the Burma Siam Railway”Hard cover, buckram, dark fawn colour, blue print on spine, red print symbol on front cover, 400 pages, plain off white, illustrated B & W, colour and maps.Front fly leaf, hand written in grey lead pencil, “8a A.E. Lockwood 12/6”. Front end paper bottom right, book shop label in blue print intelligible.books, military history, pow’s

Sent by Ron MORRELL4985826 who was a POW in Changi and on the Burma Railway Sent from Camp 4 in ThailandGey coloured Post card Japanese Army Japanese Army issue.postcards japanese, pow’s,

Hellfire Pass was a location on the Burma Railway which POWs constructed under instructions from Japanese military.Letter from Kevin Myers who was a member of the team that constructed the memorial at Hellfire Pass in 1989.

Letters to Lt. Neil McLeod X1415 "C" Coy, 7th Bn Gold Coast Regiment, R.W.A.F.F, South East Asia. “R.W.A.F.F”. Royal West African Frontier Force. The Gold Coast regiment consisted of 9 Battalions. McLeods unit served in Burma 1944. Six of the regiments Bn’s served in Burma. There are 21 Catalogue items in the collection all referred to this Cat No.Folded in 4, letters, paper with lines and hand written in ink. (sent by air mail par avion) stamp (imprint) top, right corner with graphic of Victoria Falls and 3d (threepence) price on stamp.Hand written letters from “John and Gill McLeod”letters, cards, airmail

"THE CHANGI CAMERA/ A UNIQUE RECORD OF CHANGI AND THE THAI-BURMA RAILWAY" A unique story of an Australian soldier - GEORGE ASPINALL - a keen photographer.Hard cover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, black buckram with gold print on spine. Dust cover - paper, grey, red and gold print on front, spine, back and flaps. Illustrated sepia toned photographs. Front - Barracks with large crowd of troops. Back - Beach scene. 242 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated - collection of black and white photographs. End papers illustrated - black and white photographs.books, history, ww2, biography, photography