Index, bibliography, ill, p.360.When Singapore fell dramatically to the Japanese on 15 February 1942, hundreds of people scrambled to leave. Amongst the evacuees were 65 Australian nurses. They boarded a coastal freighter named the Vyner Brooke, which was sunk by the Japanese. From a group of 60 shipwreck survivors including 22 nurses, Vivian Bullwinkel was the only survivor. royal australian army nursing corps, vivian bullwinkel

A Photographic collage of Royal Australian Army Nurses meeting the local children at Hoa Long Village. There is one black and white photograph and three coloured Photograph. Under the Photograph there is a description about each photograph. Photograph taken by Dennis Gibbonscollage, photograph, royal australian army nursing corps

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962–1972). Standard army issue short jacket. This jacket has two material badges on either sleeve with the red crown. There is red cord attached at shoulder and top right pocket. Bar "Medals" in material on left pocket.Royal Australian Army Medical Corp.jacket, royal australian army medical corps.

"Don't forget your cotton underwear, girls!" With little more than this sage advice, a total of 43 Australian Army nursing sisters were sent to Vietnam between April 1967 and November 1971.australia. army. royal australian army nursing corps - aneaudio, cdotes, military nursing - vietnam - aneaudio, cdotes, military nursing - australia - aneaudio, cdotes

Being a nurse always requires a cool head, a steady hand and an open heart. but if you're in a war zone the challenges are much harder.australia. army. royal australian army nursing corps., military nursing - vietnam

The First Australian Logistic Support Company, which included six regular army volunteers from the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps, saw service in Bien Hoa and Saigon in South Vietnam, from May 1965 to May 1966. australia. army. military police - vietnam, australia. army. 1st australian logistic support company - vietnam, bien hoa, saigon, royal australian army provost corps

letters from Nursing Sister Joan B.F. MacLeod, who served in Vietnam as a member of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps.australia. army. royal australian army nursing corps, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- medical care -- australia, macleod, janet -- correspondence

This book is a recollection depicting aspects of the life of a soldier and in particular men serving in 86 Transport Platoon during their time of active service in Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1971 - personal narratives, australian, australia. army. royal australian army service corps. 86 transport platoon, 86 transport platoon, national ser, national service, peter (sharky) whale

This book is a recollection depicting aspects of the life of a soldier and in particular men serving in 86 Transport Platoon during their time of active service in Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1971 - personal narratives, australia. army. royal australian army service corps. 86 transport platoon, national s, national service, peter (sharky) whale, 86 transport platoon

This book is a recollection depicting aspects of the life of a soldier and in particular men serving in 86 Transport Platoon during their time of active service in Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1971 - personal narratives, australia. army. royal australian army service corps. 86 transport platoon, 86 transport platoon, peter (sharky) whale, national ser, national service

An Army battle dress jacket worn by Colin Twelftree (temporary) Captain in the Royal Australian Dental Corps. Regimental No: 4718921clothing, jacket, capt twelftree (temporary), royal australian army dental corps

Hard Copiesww11, cuthbertson, banka, bangka, island, singleton, pow, newspaper, 1997, dedication, australian service nurses national memorial, canberra, 2000, vivian, statham, bullwinkel, survivor, banka island, massacre, doig, retirement, book, our war nurses, history, royal australian army nursing corps, 1902-1988, goodman,1988

Article about, with photograph of Colonel E[thel] J[essie] Bowe being appointed as an Honorary Nursing Sister to the QueenNewspaper clippingethel jessie bowe, royal australian army nursing corps

Article about a new hostel wing at the Maldon Hospital and Community Care complex being named 'Jessie Bowe House' after Colonel Ethel Jessie Bowe.Two column article clipping'1995' [on back]ethel jessie bowe, royal australian army nursing corps, raans

A yellowish coloured cardboard cover with black information on the cover. Under the Australian Army Insignia are the details of the boollet. At the top of the booklet writeen in ink is the name Maj A.W. Sween major aw sweeney, promotion to captain and major, written examinations, briefing materials, royal australian army medical corps, staff college, australian army

Collected by an Australian soldier on R&R, this receipt was issued when he took a waitress out to accompany him to a night club.Pink paper with black printing. Writing is in blue ink, with ticks over certain areas on the form.Registration Form For Outgoing Of Waitress/Shanghai Bar/Sims P.certificate, registration, peter sims, nvvm, shanghai bar, royal australian army medical corps

Various Badges relating to RAASC & RATC used as identification of units on the Army uniforms. Sourced from Bendigo Passchendael Local Unit.1-3. - Set of 3 badges on a dark blue display board. Badges from different area. Studs/clips on back of boards. Relate to Royal Australian Army Service Corps . 4. - Set of three badges on blue felt display relating to Royal Australian Corps of Transport. 5. Set of 3 badges (2 small, 1 larger) Service Corp WW1 Aust Army. 6. Blue felt shoulder badge with gold writing - Royal Australian Army Service Corp. 7. Small gold badge with 7 points and crown mounted on large red button and brass stud clip on back.3. Badges inscribed Royal Australian Army Service Corps & latin "Howi soit Qui Mal V Pense". 4. Inscribed Australian Corps of Transport & in latin "Par Oneri" 5. Latin "Par Oneri" & SS in centre. 6. Royal Australian Army Service Corps. 7. Royal Australian Corps of Transport & latin "Par Oneri".badges, uniform, passchendaele barracks trust

00076.1 Australian Artillery Hat badge 1960 -1985 00076.2 Womens Royal Australian Army Corps 1960 - 1985 Collar Badge 00076.3 Royal Australian Infanry Corps Hat Badge 1960 - 1985 00076.4 Royal Australian Engineers Hat Badge Bi metal 1953 - 1960

Grey felt nurse's hat, broad brimmed with black band with silver and red badge attached.Dunkerley Ltd. Akubra 1969 Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Badge.nurse's hat

00509 .1 Royal Australian Artillery Hat Badge Kings Crown Oxidised 1930 -42 period .2 Women's Royal Australian Army Corps Queen's Crown Bi Metal 1953 - 1960 3. Australian Army Christian Chaplain Hat Badge 1953 - 1960 4. Royal Australian Artillery Hat Badge Queen's Crown 1953 - 1960

The slouch hat is an object strongly associated with Australian identity and was introduced into the Australian military in the second half of the 19th. This hat was used by a member of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. An inside inscription (most likely referring to the owner) reads 'Griffin 49443'.The slouch hat is historically significant in the wider context of Australian army and more particularly in Australia's military involvement in the Gulf War. It also has social significance as a strong symbol of the 'Australian fighting man' and more generally for its link with Australian identity. Khaki Australian army slouch hat with left brim pinned to the side; pale green band around circumference of hat; two golden metallic badges (one in front and one on left side); four metallic rivets on top. Leather band inside and brown leather strap attached with six metallic staples. The left side badge displays a crown with the word 'Australia' under it (also known as the Commonwealth 'rising sun' pattern). The front badge displays a crown on top, a snake in the middle and the inscription 'Royal Australian Army Medical Corps'. At the bottom, another inscription reads 'Paulatim'. Inside the leather strap, a handwritten black ink inscription reads 'Griffin 49443'. Hat made by Latiners in 1986, size 55cm. army, hat, slouch hat, australian army, medical corps

First enlistment of 15 women into 8 Women's Royal Australian Army Corps Company Citizen's Military Forces taking the oath in front of MAJ Johns Acting Assistant Director WRAAC First intake of females into the Citizen Military ForcesBlack and White photograph of the 1st enlistment into 8 WRAAC Coy with MAJ Johns acting AD WRAAC on the left, with 15 ladies in overcoats taking the Oath. .

Black Wool Felt Beret with gilt badge of RAAMC (Royal Australian Army Medical Corps). Black polyester/cotton cloth edging and lining with manufacturer's label. Inside: "Beret Mnfrs. Pty., Ltd. Victoria Australia Size 6 3/4"headgear, beret

Cream wooden framed selection of 9 badges displayed on cream coloured background.Top centre: “BADGES OF CORPS ASSOCIATED WITH PASSCHANDAELE BARRACKS 1964 TO 1977” Underneath each badge: “1. Royal Australian Infantry 2nd Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment 2. & 3. Royal Australian Army Service Corps 4. Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers” 5. Royal Australian Army Medical Corp 6. Australian Army Catering Corp 7. Women's Royal Australian Army Corps 8. Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps 9. Royal Australian Corps of Transportpasschendaele barracks trust, badges, framed

Taken in 1944, the photograph depicts the view from Mt. Stanley. A secret experimental micro-wave radio station was established and tested at this site by the Army Signal Detachment Unit during World War II. It was part of an experimental Ultra High Frequency (UHF) link between Melbourne and Sydney. At the time, it was highly classified. It intended to enquire into the hitherto unexplored transmission of micro-waves; that is, a radio signal which could only be transmitted by line of sight, and thus required hill-top to hill-top location.The photograph is historically significant as it pertains to World War II; the largest global conflict in history. This significance is enhanced by Australia's prominent involvement in campaigns across the Pacific, particularly on land in New Guinea and across the Huon Peninsula. It was also the first time that the Australian mainland came under direct attack by the Axis, with Japanese forces targeting north-west Australia and Sydney Harbour. These battles became Australia's largest and most complex offensives during the war. The record is also historically significant as it relates to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, or "RA Sigs". This significance is strengthened by Australia's unique distinction of having the first established signal unit under the British Empire. This unit provides electronic warfare. They enable commanders to implement highly dynamic battle control against opposing forces by using a number of methods including radio, fibre optic, micro-wave, information systems and satellite links. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing scholarly and public interest in war, military history, the ANZAC legend, and the ongoing existence of the RA Sigs. The historic context of this record can provide insight into Australia's history, military, technological innovation and advancements, as well as national economic, defence and foreign policies after 1945.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: BMM5095.3 / 32 /military album, army album, beechworth, victoria, mt. stanley, australian army, wwii, world war ii, royal australian signal corps, army signal detachment unit

This set of 11 colour photographs were taken at a drill rehearsal probably in October 1990 for the Army Survey Regiment’s Freedom of Entry parade at Bendigo. WO1 Colin Cuskelly was acting as the escorted Bendigo Lord Mayor on an inspection of the troops. The Freedom of Entry to the City took place on the 26th of October 1990. This was an honour first conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. The parade was the fifth time the unit exercised its freedom of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985 and 1995. See Item 6248P for a photograph taken and more detail of the Freedom of Entry parade. It is also possible the drill rehearsal was part of preparations for the Corps Day parade held earlier on the 1st of July 1990.This is a set of 11 colour photographs of troops from the Army Survey Regiment undertaking drill training at Fortuna, Bendigo 1990. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1990. Front rank L to R: SSGT Peter Mustart, SPR Mark Bird, SPR Tony Hilbig, CPL Roger Pearson, unidentified (x2), SPR Eric Nicolson, remainder unidentified. .2) - Photo, colour, 1990. Front rank L to R: SSGT Peter Mustart, remainder unidentified. .3) & .4) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: SSGT Bruce Hammond, SGT Max Watson, unidentified, SPR Todd Reynolds, SPR Rachel (Stanford) Scott, CPL Chris ‘Charlie’ Brown, SSGT Simon ‘Andy’ Capp, remainder unidentified. .5) & .6) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: SPR Andrew Arman, unidentified, SPR Greg Howell, SPR Michelle Withers, remainder unidentified. .7) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: CPL Lance Strudwick, unidentified, CPL Penny Knott, remainder unidentified. .8) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: WO2 Rob Bogumil, CPL Lance Strudwick, remainder unidentified. .9) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: SSGT Peter Imeson, Peter Swandale, Rob Jones, Ken Labouchardiere, remainder of rank unidentified, W02 Rob Bogumil on right. .10) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: WO2 Rowan Gillies, SGT Wolfgang Thun, WO1 Colin Cuskelly, remainder unidentified. .11) - Photo, colour, L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, RSM WO1 Neville Stone, WO1 Colin Cuskelly, WO2 Rowan Gillies, SPR Brian Paul.No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, army svy regt, rasvy, army survey regiment, fortuna, asr

This is a set of six photographs of stereoscopic equipment and personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1950s to c1960s. The stereoscopes shown in photos .1P and .2P were used to stereoscopically view and interpret features in overlapping aerial photographs. The stereoscopic plotters shown in photos .3P and .4P were used to stereoscopically plot topographic detail from overlapping aerial photographs using a pantograph arm with pencil onto a controlled plotting sheet. The Ryker Model PL-3 Wernstedt-Mahan type stereoscopic plotter shown in photos .5P and .6P was used for precision contouring, planimetry and profiling. It was a comparatively simple stereoscopic mapping instrument designed to use ordinary contact prints of aerial photographs. It provides for plotting on a constant scale and approximate tilt correction but does not provide refinements such as correction for lens distortion. The plotter in Photo .6P does not have its pantograph arm attached. These plotters pre-date the Wild B9 and B8 stereo plotters introduced in the 1960s.This is a set of six photographs of stereoscopic equipment and personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1950s to c1960s. Black and white photos are on photographic paper and were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1950s to c1960s, Universal Stereoscope, unidentified technician. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1950s to c1960s, Old Delft Scanning Stereoscopes, unidentified technicians. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1950s to c1960s, Unidentified stereoscopic plotters and technicians. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1950s to c1960s, Unidentified stereoscopic plotter, CPL Bill Shapcott. .5) and .6) - Photo, black & white, c1950s to c1960s, Ryker Model PL-3 stereoscopic plotter.Photo .4P is annotated on back - ‘Bill Shapcott (CPL)’royal australian survey corps, army svy regt, rasvy, army survey regiment, fortuna, asr, air survey, photogrammetry

These eight photographs were taken at Bones Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment and the RAAF School of Radio at Bendigo in November 1978. The two units took turns each year to host the event. The day competition usually comprised basketball, cross country, golf, sailing, squash, softball, tennis, touch football, rifle shooting, tug-of-war and volleyball. The “big bone” trophy comprising a large bone from a beast housed inside a wooden framed glass case, was awarded to the winner of the day competition. The evening competition often included darts, carpet bowls, hookey, quoits and billiards/snooker. The “little bone” (a mounted chicken bone) was the consolation trophy awarded to the winner of the evening competition. The 3-hour bus trip for the visiting unit on their return was typically very raucous. The history of the Bones Day competition is best described in the booklet titled - Bones of Contention Souvenir Program. 1965. Refer to Item 6267.These eight photographs were taken at Bones Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment and the RAAF School of Radio at Bendigo in November 1978. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1978, Softball Team Back Row L to R: Janet (Chopping) Justin, John Ashby, Scheryal Delforce, Tracey (Beckwith) Phillips. Front Row L to R: Zoe (Lisiewich) Ames, Di Chalmers, unidentified, Le-Anne (Smallshaw) Shirley, Lorraine (Daly) Talbot-Smith, Lynn Johnson. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1978, Tennis Team Back Row L to R: Mick Flynn, Chris Carter, Ken Delmenico. Front Row L to R: unidentified (x3), Adrian Rynberk. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1978, Golf Team Back Row L to R: George Austen, unidentified, Roger Rees. Front Row L to R: Peter Imeson, Greg Gilbert, unidentified officer, Paul Richards. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1978, Basketball action: Gill Park – No. 8 .5) - Photo, black & white, 1978, evening events: L to R: Garry Hudson, unidentified RAAF airwoman. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1978, evening events: L to R: Gary Warnest, Wayne Rothwell. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1978, evening events: L to R: Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, unidentified RAAF airwoman. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1978, evening events: L to R: Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, unidentified, Ian Belmont, Ken Slater. .1P to .8P – No personnel are annotated.royal australian survey corps, army svy regt, rasvy, army survey regiment, fortuna, asr, raaf school of radio, bones day