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Mixed media - BOOKLETS & LETTER, 1) 1.9.1945 .3) 30.9.1945 .4) 14.6. 1946
Items belonged to Arnold Oakley JORDAN TX3528 (Tasmanian) POW. Refer Cat No 176 for his service history..1) Book. 'Return to Civil Life.' Paperback, white writing on dark blue, red, and light blue cover. .2) Document 'Discharged Servicemen's Clothing Priority Form.' No. 41233 re TX3528, Jordan, A.O. .3) Booklet. 'Information for Forces in the Far East on Recovery’. Dated 30th Sept. 1945 - light brown in colour. .4) Document, relating to 'Grant of Proficiency Pay' from 15.8.45 re Mr. A.O.Jordanbooks-military, documents-letters -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, PORTRAIT, c.1947
... of a gentleman in civilian clothing wearing 3 military medals. Boer War...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Sepia photo on cream cardboard. Head & shoulders portrait of a gentleman in civilian clothing wearing 3 military medals. Boer War possibly.Bottom R: “YP Studio Leeds” Written faintly on back: “P W W Mayer 1947”photographs, portraits -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, c.1914 - 1919
William Bailey Jackson enlisted in the AIF No 5813 in the 18th reinforcements 6th Batt on 14.7.1915 age 44 years. Embarked for England 3.7.1916, hospitalised aboard ship (not stated why), embarks for Australia 4.5.1917 classed with Senility and Rhuematism for discharge, discharged from the Army on 11.8.1917. Refer Cat No 3446P for his son George’s service. Black / white photo of WWI soldier, Private William Bailey JACKSON wearing a peaked cap & leather leggings. Standing beside him is Charlotte, wearing dark clothing, a dress below her ankles & shiny leather footwear. The photo is glued to a cardboard back piece.Bottom right: “Kalma 57 & 59 Pall Mall Bendigo” On rear: “William Bailey Jackson, Charlotte. With best love to (? illegible) from mother & father”photography-photographs, military history - army -
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Equipment - SLEEPING BAG OUTER, 1964
Belonged to 3789179 Pte Frank FRIGERIO, 7 RAR, Apr 1967 - Apr 1968.Australian Army pattern sleeping bag outer, blue. Shaped like a sleeping bag with thin nylon construction. Half of one side is open, but can be shut with the aid of press studs.equipment, sleeping bag, outer -
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Card - CARD, RATION, 1948
Food, clothing and other essentials were rationed for several years after WW2Ration card, meat, No B671050 1948, red print, cardboard with space for name and address, rations spaces No from 72 to 104, some spaces have been used.“J Gildea 52 Herbert St ..16”ration cards, meat, 1948 -
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Card - CARD, RATION, 1947
Commonwealth of Australia Clothing Ration card, green printed, numbered 1 - 56, 7752. On the rear in green, “The Deputy Director of Rationing, Cavendish House 159 Flinders Lane Melbourne”On front in pen, “ Kelvin E Howard 20 Campbell St”, stamped in red, “SWAN HILL”clothing ration, 1947 -
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Accessory - BROOCH, RISING SUN
This item would be classed as Trench Art, most likely WW2 era.Brooch, outer section white Perspex depiction of Rising Sun, centre small brass depiction of Rising Sun glued to the Perspex, on the rear a brass pin for clothing attachment. “AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES”brooch, rising sun, -
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Administrative record - BOOKS
Items re Alan Walter Mason VX140967. refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details..1) Record of Service book, A.A.B 83, 18 pages with details of clothing issued, inoculations, physical, courses attended as as a photo ID, original cover is missing. .2) Demobilization Procedure book A.A.B 87, No 180171, 30 pages, details of all examinations, record checks, rehabilitation and all sections signed and stamped off prior to discharge. .1) Written on the front; VX140967 Pte Mason A.W, A.A.B 83. .2) VX140967, Pte Mason 2/10 Aust Port Op Coy AA TN C, Alan Walter, 25 Queen St Bendigo Vic.records, personal, military -
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Booklet - BOOKLET, ACF, Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division, August 1941
There were many Comforts funds providing items for our troops overseas.Thirty two pages, white with black print, “ACF” badge in red on the front. The book as per the cover contains a guide to the various sections mentioned regarding of clothing .On the back of page 23 printed, “Renwick Pride”comforts fund, knitting, acf -
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Equipment - SIDE PACK, WEBBING, WW1 era
Item belonged to 2615 Harry COWLEY 7 Battalion AIF and when returned to Australia 22 Battalion AIF. Refer CAT No. 347.3 for his service details.A WW1 soldiers webbing side pack, khaki in colour, well worn. Two leather straps and metal buckles probably brass. Brass buckles for a shoulder strap (not included) Machine stitched. Straps and buckles secured with metal rivets. One internal webbing divide. Inside flap stamped CG (arrow) 1918ww1, soldiers, webbing, ww1 aif kit -
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Accessory - CLOTH, SWEAT RAG, 1960 - 1980
As used by Australian Soldiers in the Vietnam War 1962 - 1972 and after.Section of cotton open weave sweat rag, olive green with black camouflage pattern.clothing, field, vietnam war, accessory -
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Uniform - GREAT COAT, Reti Clothing, 1966
Belonged to TIMBERLAKE.BRIAN. 3791718, Australian Intelligence Corp, Vietnam 10.12.68 -25.6.69. Refer to. catalogue No. 4340 for more items.heavy Army great coat, double-breasted, khaki, brass buttons, broad collar.PRPrinted Label:”DvD” Handwritten on label: “B. TIMBERLAKE. 3791718”great coat, intelligence corp -
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Uniform - NURSES CAPE, Australian Government Clothing Factory, 1986
Worn by Captain Linda Elliott Regt No F236731 A.A.N.C as part of her Nurses uniform. Australian Army Nursing Corp.Grey woollen long length cape , with red cotton lining. Four silver buttons embossed with crown and lantern.Inside R side of the cape. Handwritten on label: “Capt ELLIOTT. “ / Printed label: “AGCF / 1986./ Size 14” Handwritten: “F236731”cape, military, nurse -
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Uniform - NURSES CAPE, CGCF (Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory), 1971
Cape worn by CAPT. L. ELLIOTT as part of her nurses uniform.Red woollen material, elbow length cape, with two metal (silver coloured) buttons to hold the shoulder epaulettes. Silver buttons imprinted with crown and lantern. Cotton label back lower edge of garment. Refer Cat No 4308Printed on cotton label in black ink and handwritten in blue ballpoint pen. “C. G. C. F. / VICTORIA / 1971 / (upwards arrow) / Ball SIZE - OS / 8410.66.013.0771 / ARMY / No F236731 / NAME ELLIOTT”’cape, military, nurse -
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Uniform - R.A.A.F. GROUND SHEET, CAPE, 1944
H.F.Taylor, Herbert Frank A-31513 enlisted in the RAAF on 31.1.1941, discharged on 25.3. 1965 with the rank of L.A.C.Clothing designed for wet weather conditions. High neck collar and button down the front.A-31513/H.F.TAYLOR/R.A.A.F. Front Left Lower Inside Corner Stamped “V44 MADE IN AUSTRALIA/1944/A arrow up F” “O arrow up A”cape, waterproof -
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Equipment - BAYONET FROG, Post 1960
The frog was black coated for ceremonial use otherwise it was a green colour to suit all equipment.Bayonet frog, webbing, black nugget coated for SLR Bayonet Scabbard with 3 loops to fit scabbardbayonet, frog, webbing -
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Badge - YMCA BADGE, C. 1950’s - 2000
The badge was worn by YMCA representatives while on service supporting the Australian Army.Badge rectangular shape, metal for with stretched white material over sewn at back, rear has a pin and loop for clothing attachment, the lettering in red “YMCA” is sewn onto the white material background.badges, accessory’s, ymca -
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Clothing - VALISE, RAAF, c.1930
Alan Gillespie LONG No 18793 enlisted in the RAAF on 27.9.1940 aged 26 years. He was discharged with the Rank of Flying Officer on 23.8.1945. Unit at discharge was stated as ACAC, this is possibly Aircrew Allocation Centre.Brown canvas valise with metal zips all around to open out fully, separate compartments inside. The outside has one compartment opened via a zip. The top & carry handle are made of leather.On leather top: "F/O LONG RAAF AUS 18793"personal effects - travel goods, military history - airforce, raaf -
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Clothing - T SHIRT
T-Shirt, yellow cotton material. On rear is a blue circle inside it a white bird, black leaf motif & map. Front has smaller identical logo.Printed around circle: "PEACE, PEACE MONITORING GROUP"t shirt, clothing, peace -
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Book - BOOK, COLOUR PATCH, Department of Defence (Army Office), Colour Patch Register 1915-1949, c.1992 - 1993
Soft cardboard cover, black & white print front & spine. Background in grey & off white tones, front 2 Rising Sun badges top & bottom, illustrated numerous colour patches in black / white. Cut, plain, white illustrated colour & black / white photos & diagrams of patches. Black ink stamp on top front cover: “AREA CLOTHING STORE PUCKAPUNYAL LOG. BN” Handwritten inscription in black ink on title page: “Donated by Gary BALL”book, colour patch, register -
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Badge - BADGE, RISING SUN, c.1914-18
Badge issued to M E MONIGATTI. Regt No 3914 AIF. Refer Cat No 3562 for his service details.Badge, Rising Sun pressed brass. Signifies a Rising Sun, crown centre with scroll under. Rear has 2 lugs for clothing attachment.“AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES”badge, rising sun -
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Clothing - SKIRT, GRASS NG, C.1945 - 46
The Grass skirt is from New Guinea and was given to Edward Turner by a Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel. Edward Adrian Turner enlisted in the CMF No V24563 on 14.5.1942 age 19 years, transferred to the 2nd AIF as VX112851 on 3.10.1942. Active service is listed as Darwin 26.2.1944 - 19.3.1945, New Guinea area 12.6.1945 - 9.4.1946, discharged from the 2nd AIF 20.8.1946 with the rank of Signaller Linesman in 15th Line section.Grass skirt with plaited waist band, natural toning.grass skirt, new guinea, fuzzy wuzzy, clothing -
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Container - BOTTLE, INSECT REPELLANT, 1960’s
.1) Green coloured plastic bottle lid .2) Green coloured plastic bottle for insect repellent clothing - with instructions in relief on sideEmbossed on front: “[up arrow] Insect Repellent, contains 3 fl ozs. Thoroughly rub over all exposed parts at sunset. Repeat every three hours if exposed. Keep out of eyes. Do not allow contact with plastic materials such as unbreakable watch glasses etc. Return container”.medicine - pharmacy, military equipment - army, insect, repellant, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Clothing - BOOTS, Oliver, post 1960
Boots: GP meaning General Purpose. Simply called by soldiers GP's. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Boots, GP, black, high sided, lace up, leather. .1) Left foot. .2) Right foot.Oliver [up arrow] Final Inspection 8 - 8D Written: P Ballmilitary, footwear -
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Clothing - BOOTS, post 1960
Boots GP meaning General Purpose. Simply called by soldiers GP's. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Boots, GP, black, high sided, lace up, leather. .1) Left foot. .2) Right foot.R [up arrow] Size Fitting T.B - Made in Australia 9 Written: P BALLmilitary, footwear -
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Clothing - TROUSERS, Yakka Pty Ltd, 1968
The KB 143 No was an individual No given to a soldier so as to enable clothes to be washed at a laundry in Baria South Vietnam. If not you were expected to launder them yourself in cold water if you had the time. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Trousers, cotton, green, work dress with 2 side pockets, 2 front pockets, 2 rear pockets, buttons are plastic.Yakka Pty Ltd Victoria 1968 - DSN 8405-66--29-6610 Waist & size 33/37R Written: Peter BALL - KB 143uniform, military, work dress -
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Uniform - BELT, ARMY, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, 1967
Belt, Australian Army Pattern 37, green webbing, brass fittings.Stamped inside: “Norma - CGCF 1967”uniforms - military/army, webbing, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Instrument - CAP, PEAKED, R.A.N, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory
There is some old newspaper under the brown internal hat band. See also Reg No's 3041 Beret & 3042.4 Badges.Peaked cap, white with black leather peak with black leather chin strap. External hat band is black, soft woven material. Internal hat band is brown leather.“CGCF, Size 7 1/8, RAN, Made in Australia”uniform - navy, costume - male, headwear -
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Headwear - BERET, RAN, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, Post WW2
L. Schilling collection.RAN Beret, white, stiff cotton woven with strong thread lines in one direction.Tag inside: “CGCF, Size 7 3/8, RAN, Made in Australia”uniforms - navy, costume - male headwear, ran -
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Book, Brenda Stevens - Chambers, Honkie & Ginny, From Black Sheep to Holy Dove, Henry Foster Midgley 1894 - 1917, 2013
Biography, cardboard cover with black print on yellow background. Front cover has 2 black & white portrait photos, a male in uniform & a female in civilian clothing. Also a small photo of poppies with the words 'At Peace in Flanders'. Back cover has black print comments & a colour photograph of a wreath. 220 pages, cut, illustrated with black & white photos.Title page in handwritten blue ballpoint ink: To Shirley and David with best wishes Brenda S.C 2014books - biography, military history - army