The paper was issued by the Australian Imperial Forces in the Middle East, contained War news, advertising (Cairo) and sports. Interesting on page 1 is that all 3 Aust services were in action together for the first time in history, last page has photos of Australian soldiers in Syria and the Litani River.Newspaper The AIF News, classed as 8 pages, yellowed, all print in blackFront page, “The AIF News Saturday 12 July 1941, No 70”the aif news, papers, middle east

Letter dated 23/6/1941 from Chris McKinley VX46283. From 21st Aust Infantry Training Battalion, abroad in Middle East. Letter sent home to Miss L. Crozier. Letter is signed off by soldier's Officers and filled in on Salvation Army stationary specifically for Australian troops.1 & 2. Two page letter on Salvation Army stationary of approx A.4 size. Paper faded to a yellow colour. Folded into sixth size. 3. Envelope has address and stamp saying "Passed by Censor". Corners of the envelope ripped.Front marked "Air-Mail" and signature of Officer. Two pages off content and also signature of Officer. Both envelope and letters marked in imprint of "The Salvation Army" and red shield has stamp saying "Passed by Censor".middle east, 21st infantry training battalion., letter

Related to "Charles Joseph Krausgrill". Enlisted in the CMF on 28.7.1943 No V512802 age 18 years, embark for Bouganville 3.12.1944, transfer to the 2nd AIF 23.12.1944 No VX150102, embark for Rabaul 3.12.1945, final disembark Aust 4.2.1946, discharged from the Army on 29.11.1946 with the rank of Pte serving in 47th INF BN.Brown booklet with cream white pages 31 in number, various contents and forms some of which had been torn out. On front written Army No, Rank, Unit, Name, Address, Date issued and Signature. Advice to Members on inside cover.Book No. 501466, titled Demobilisation Procedure Book, AAB 87. Name "CHARLES JOSEPH KRAUSGRILL" Rank "PTE". Address "13 Arm St, Bendigo". Date issued "18/11/46".demobilisation book, charles joseph krausgrill

Coin commemorating Transvaal War 1900 for The First Australian Imperial Contingent.Small metal Commemorative coin, brown in colour, with a small hole drilled at the top to allow hanging.Side 1 - Impressed with "British Transvaal War" & Queen Victoria Profile. Side 2 - Impressed with "Success to 1st Aust Imperial Contingent" & picture of mounted soldier.transvaal war, boer war

This UN flag was flown at a YMCA centre in South Korea under a U.N Protectorate against Communist aggression, the YMCA supported the Australian Army.Flag, blue colour with circular motif of the world in white with Oak leaf around, The spine has a pole sewn in, the spine has a cloth badge on with wording as well as a stamp.Cloth badge on spine, “ Aust Flag”, “Gairs of Melbourne”. Stamp on spine in blue ink, “Australian YMCA” Around stamp in green ink, “.......National Council........YMCA.........”u.n, ymca, flags

World War 2 Australian defence department issue folding steel periscope with two mirrors and extendable steel sides. The item is carried in a khaki brown canvas case with a belt loop at the back for wear with standard issue webbing. The case has a top opening flap secured by a press stud button. The periscope extends to approximately 640mm overall.A maker's label on top of the periscope reads 'J.W.H. PTY. LTD. POCKET PERISCOPE 1943 MK.I. AUST.'. 'D (broadarrow) D 523' is impressed below the label. world war 2, ww2, periscope, equipment

A mahogany engineers' set created prior to 1900. It was used by Allison Osborn Burrows, a chartered engineer, post-1900. Mahogany instrument box with brass hinges, lock, and name plate. No key. Insert tray covered in blue velvet lining pressed into grooves to hold each instrument. Nickle silver instruments. Some items missing their bone handle. Base of box contains ruler, protractors. Lid has hidden compartment behind it, containing Japanese issued currency note from World War II.Owner's label pasted inside lid, reading "A.O. Burrows, Esq. A.M.I. E. Aust., Chartered Engineer (Australia), 9 Kendall Street, Pymble, N.S.W."mahogany engineers set, draftsmen's box, world war 2

Black and white photograph."Written under photograph" Ex-Pupil- Sir Ronald East, K.B., C.B.E., M.C.E., M.I.C.E., F.A.S.C.E., M.I.E. Aust. Opened Library- 23rd November, 1974.

This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. Di wore these novelty car print "Howard Showers" pants to many car rally events in Victoria, Australia and USA between 1990 and 2010, where she would perform the role of navigator and co-driver in a team with her husband David. Di's choice of clothing at the rallies is indicative of her sense of humour and attitude towards clothing. Cream coloured cotton French terry cloth pants with metal zip fly front, branded button closure, feature red stitching and printed cars in black ink. There are several car designs featured with each design appearing c1960s - 1970s. One car design features the name "Howard" on its number plate. Manufacturers label "Howard Showers, Holiday, size 12" Metal button inscription "Howard Showers, Syd (Sydney), Aust (Australia). "Made in Australia". Care label. howard showers, novelty print clothing, 1990s, di reidie

A Fortin style mercury barometer from well-known Australian instrument maker, A.L.Franklin. The column of mercury is supported by the pressure of air on the free surface of the mercury in the cistern at the bottom. Its level can be adjusted to a datum using the screw at the bottom and then the height of the column can be accurately read off using a vernier scale at the top. Attached to a backing timber board with a thermometer. Thermometer made by Townson and Mercer. Metal vertical hanging eyelet.A.L.Franklin, established 1919, scientific instrument makers, Brookvale, NSW; A.L Franklin Sydney No. 457; Townson and Mercer Distributors Pty Ltd throughout Aust and NZ.;weather station, soil science, science, student outside activities, measurements, air pressure, atmospheric pressure, air temperature

Items relate to Alan Walter Mason. Refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details..1) Leave pass, Australian Military Forces No A 80010, black printed and stamped in red, hand written entries. .2) Leave pass, Australian Military Forces, No B2988242, black printed, stamped in purple, hand written entries. .3) Leave pass, Australian Military Forces No B8612712, black printed and stamped in purple, hand written entries..1) V245099 Pte Mason A.W in pencil, in red stamped No 2 Sub depot 1 Aust Base ORD Depot. .2) VX140967 Spr Mason A.W in pencil. In purple stamped 16 Aust PERS STAGING CAMP. .3) VX140967 Pte Mason in pencil, in purple stamped MELB LTD VIC L of C AREA OC DEMOB SECT.leave, military,

The Author Arnold Oakley JORDAN enlisted in the 2nd AIF No TX3528 on 21.6.40 age 28 years 9 months. Posted to 2/40th Bn 25.6.1940, hospital with Influenza 24.8.1940, rejoin unit 9.9.1940, appointed group 3 Nursing Orderly and posted to 2/4 ACCS, embarked for Singapore 1.2 1941, hospital 23.5.1941 with Acute Tonsilitis, hospital 24.12.1941 with Malaria, rejoin unit 17.1.1942, reported missing 16.2.1942 (POW) Malaya, reported alive in Siam 22.8.1945, recovered in Siam 22.8.1945, embark for Australia 18.10.1945, evacuated to 111 AGH then 2/1st Con Depot, discharged from the 2nd AIF 23.1.1946. ACCS (Aust Casualty Clearing Station) AGH (Aust General Hospital) Siam (Thailand) Con Depot (Convalescent Depot)Paperback book written by Arnold Jordan. Japanese flag on front cover. Handwriting on page 3. Gift inscription inside.books, military, pow’s, ww2

Ernest OLD. Records show that he enlisted for the Boer War No 2356 on 11.7.1902 in the 2nd Australian Commonwealth Horse age 27 years. On 10.8.1912 he enlisted in the 17th Aust Light Horse No 84004 D Troop A Sqd. He then enlisted in the AIF No 77, 13th LH, HQ & Machine Gun Section aged 40 years on 22.12.1914. Embarked for Eygpt 28.5.1915. Embarked for Gallipoli 4.9.1915. Hospitalised 24.12.1915 with Parotitis / Mumps. Hospitalised 23.1.1916 with Debility. Transferred to 2nd Pioneers 14.3.1916. Embark for France 19.3.1916. WIA 14.11.1916 GSW thighs severe. Medically downgraded to C3. Returned to Aust 20.12.1917 re wounds and overage. Discharged from the AIF 27.3.1918. He then went back into 17th LH until 1933 with the rank WO 2 in Stores.Australian Lighthorseman Slouch Hat with pugaree, emu plume, badge & leather chin strap with metal buckle. The badge has the devil above a half wreath of leaves on a round red Petersham On Badge: "13/ALH" Handwritten inside crown: E. Old 7' (Size) Adelaide HATS COY 1028armed forces, military uniform, costume, hats, australia, male

Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE, JP. Jack as he was known enlisted in the Australian Army near the end of WWII No 31224 age 16 years. He then served in Malaya 1959 - 1961then Vietnam with the rank of Captain with 1st Aust Task Force HQ Light Aid Detachment (LAD) 7.5.1969 - 7.11.1969, HQ Aust Force Vietnam Army component 8.11.1969 - 7.5.1970. He retired with the rank of Major in 1985 after 40 years plus. He was awarded an MBE in 1969 for his services to the Australian War Memorial. Elected to Committee Bendigo RSL 1988 - 1993 with Snr Vice President 1989 - 1993, re-elected 1999 - 2000. Re-elected again in 2002 as Snr Vice President. He was elected to Bendigo City Council 1990 - 1993 serving as Mayor in 1993. .1) Bush hat, floppy, khaki canvas, belonged to Major J BALSILLIE. .2) - .4) Gauze wound dressing in brown cotton pack, 2 rolls per pack. .5) Neck cloth, green cotton..1) Inside hat: Maj J Balsillie. .2) - .4) Labelled: First Field Dressings.headwear, medical dressings

Reginald Colin TOWNLEY TX2162. Enlisted 09-09-1940. Discharged 18-10-1945. Rank LIEUT COLONEL in ADV LHQ. Henry Hugh Donald McDOUGALL VX37839. Enlisted 19-07-1940. Discharged 15-02-1944. Rank SGT in 1st Aust Depot Medical Stores.Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard, black colour buckram with gold ink print on front and spine. Buckram embossed with frame on edges. 1277 pages. Cut, edge painted red colour, white colour pages. The Bible contains the Old and New Testaments. End papers - front on cover, white colour label with dark blue print, contains donation information by the "The Gideons" of Canada. Opposite handwritten owner's information. Back end paper - handwritten owner's information. Front end paper - handwritten ink pen. Black ink "H. McDOUGALL/ VX37839" Blue ink "REG C. TOWNLEY/ (Major)/ O/C 1st A.D.M.S./ 2 AIF GAZA RIDGE/ 2-2-4p Black ink "Received in Swan Hill/ 10-5-41/ Rose McDougall". Title on front of book "PLACED IN THE ROOM/ BY THE/ GIDEONS". publications, books, ww2

From the title page: "18/HOURS/ The true story/ of an SAS war hero". Original owner: "KEITH JOHNSTON", CMF enlisted 1/11/1940 No. 9864, 2nd ARMD Reg (Part-time). AIF enlisted 27/06/1942 Army NX117081, 12th Aust. Mobile Decontamination Unit.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, grey and white colour print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - colour portrait photograph of an SAS soldier on front. 316 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated in colour photographs.publication, book, biography, afghanistan, sas, keith johnston

This is a foolscap size sheet of paper. It is very thin. Printing in black ink, except for the Red Cross. The Red Cross Badge and committee names are top LHS. Heading at top, “Victorian Red Cross Fund for Australia's sick and wounded soldiers” The bottom has signature of Margaret E. Stanley, President of Vic Division of Aust Red Cross Society. no year is marked.ww2, sick and wounded soldiers fund, red cross fundraising

Copy of the minutes of meeting of second debenture holders in "Hanro" (Aust.) Knitting Mills Pty. Ltd. held at the company's office on Monday, the nineteenth day of November, 1934, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Debenture holders present: Messrs A.L.R. Goldie, W.B.H. Neill, W. Crowley. Messrs H.F. Longstaff (Managing Director), R.A. Rankin, and the Secretary of the company were in attendance.hanro, clothing, share register

The Nunawading Council produced commemorative first Day Covers for Australia Day showing First Date of Issue stamp during the years 1981-1992First Day cover with 41 cent stamp at upper right corner. Postmarked, 'Nunawading Vic. Aust. 3131 26 Jan 1990'. Envelope decorated with child's representation of Australian fauna. At left, logo, and 'Join in the free fun Nunawading Australia Day Family Festival Friday 26 January 1990' Envelope numbered 92.|See Other Information for back of envelopeMunicipal Offices Nunawading Vic 3131philately, date stamps, civic mementoes, souvenirs

Items relate to Henry Victor Rooke VX47141, enlisted 16.7 1940 age 36 years. he was a POW of the Japanese, he served in the 2/29th Batt AIF. discharged from the Army 19.3.1946.1)White silk pad with two medals, 1939 - 45 Star & Aust Service medal 1939 - 45 and Rising Sun Hat Badge. .2) White silk pad with two medals, Pacific Star medal, British War medal and 1 set of service ribbons, Rising Sun Hat Badge. Both pads items are sewn on with red and white cotton.On medals, " VX47141 H.V.Rooke"badges, medals, awards, ribbons, 2/29th

The letter is to “Lena RICHARDSON” from "William Irwin PHAIR", born Bendigo, enlisted 21.10.1915 age 20 years in the 15th Reinforcements 7th Bn AIF, Regt No 4873, embarked for England 7.3.1916, transfers to 1st Pioneer Bn, returned to Aust 25.1.1919. Refer Cat No 3996P re “Lena” and other cards. Post card, coloured showing a street scene with buildings, people walking and a Trolley car. Extensive letter on the back written in pencil to “Dear Lena”.post card, 7th, wiliam irwin phair, lena

Refers to service of "WALTER HAROLD LITTLE" VX 69788. Enlisted 29/12/41, Age 20, Discharged 27/6/46. Rank Pte. 2/108 Aust GTN TPT Coy. This kit bag travelled Alice Springs to Larrimah NT and return for three years, then Borneo, Tarakan and Balikpapan.This is a canvas kit bag. Brown colour. It has a series of brass eyelets around the lip. It has an internal cover flap.Bottom of bag has been painted black, then the number “92329” in white paint on that. There are two blue and one white stripe there as well. On the side of the kit bag is written “VX 69788. Little W.C.H”kit bag, ww2, walter harold little

Leonard James Cross No WX6147 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13.7.40 aged 39 years 10 months in 2/11th Bn, embarked for the Middle East 16.4.1941, transfer to the AAMC then to 2/7th Field Ambulance 31.7.1941, embark for Aust 12.2.1942, entrain for the Northern Territory 21.6.1943, discharged from the Army 15.2.1944.Medal Set of five court mounted re L.J. Cross. .1 Africa Star, original medal unstamped. .2 1939 - 45 Star, original medal unstamped. .3 War Medal 1939-45. .4. Defence Medal. .5 Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45.3) .4) .5) "WX6147 L.J.Cross"medals, middle east, field ambulance

Robert Slyvester TELFORD, No. 2048 enlisted on 27.8.14 in 3rd Aust Field Artillery Bde. Embarked for Eygpt 20.10.14. Joins MEF for Gallipoli 4.4.15. Embarks for France 23.3.16, WIA 21.3.18 GSW left forearm, discharged from the AIF 18.2.19 medically unfit. Refer 157.2 medals re his brother.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re R Telford. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-18 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919. "2048 DVR R.TELFORD 3/FA BDE AIF" medals-military, numismatics, metalcraft

Refers to the service of "WO2 Tommy PATTISON". Refer Cat No 5342.4.1. These trousers are of Aust Cam colour. It has a pocket on each leg. The pocket is held shut with 2 buttons. It has a handkerchief pocket on each hip. It has adjustable tabs for waist size. It has belt loops of similar material. It has double thickness on the knee area. At the ankle end of legs is a hem with an elastic draw cord. The fly is held shut with five buttons. 2. These trousers are of Aust Cam colour. It has a pocket on each leg. The pocket is held shut with 2 buttons. It has a handkerchief pocket on each hip. It has adjustable tabs for waist size. It has belt loops of similar material. It has double thickness on the knee area. At the ankle end of legs is a hem with an elastic draw cord. The fly is held shut with five buttons. To adjust the waist size a small webbing belt and steel buckle have been employed. uniforms, aust army, wo2 tommy pattison.

Album belonged to Francis Joseph Walsh VX 61879, Enlisted 18/8/41, age 20 years. Discharged 13/8/46. Rank PRIVATE 20 AUST MOTOR REGT. 20th AUSTRALIAN MOTOR REGT This unit deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea 1943 (late). Returned April 1945. Album - cardboard, back cover only, with brown buckram adhered to cardboard. 5 cardboard, 2 sided, pages containing black and white photographs and six greeting cards. Cards dated 1941, 1943 and 1944. Pages are grey in colour and all photographs and cards are glued to the pages. Portrait photograph of F. J. Walsh on page 7 with caption. "ME, GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY 1945". album, photographs, ww2, dutch new guinea, f. j. walsh, 20th aust motor regt

Notes relate to "Sgt Phillip Leonard JAMES" V 59406 originally then moved to AIF No. VX109599 on 22/8/42. Was discharged 29/10/45. Was in 38th Aust Infantry Batt and listed as such on DVA Honour Roll even though 38th Batt disbanded Aug 1944. Notes relate to A.A.O.C. (Armoury Course).Brown folder containing notes and statistics on various weapons, name and no written on front cover in large stylised letters inside large sheets of paper, some folded with handwritten notes, drawings and some typed appendixes. Some smaller pages also inserted in relation to armoury and ballistic data.On front "V59406"and Sgt P.L. James".armoury notes, 38th batt, sgt phillip leonard james

The President, Councillors & Ratepayers of The Shire of Marong desire you to accept this Certificate in appreciation of your services for our country & Empire and extend to you the grateful thanks of this Municipality. Desmond Basil Pocock No VX66853 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.12.1941 age 21 years. At discharge on 30.1.1945 he was a Pte in 6th Aust Hospial laundry. Printed Certificate in colours of yellow, red, pale green on white background with Rising Sun emblem, British & Australian flags & red seal of Shire of Marong. Glass & gold coloured frame. Waxed paper on back of frame.Presented to "DESMOND B POCOCK"certificates, shire, marong,

Wooden Pike, 11th Light Horse Regiment, originally carrying King's Banner, brass ferrule each end, topped with brass Queen's crown surmounted by a lion wearing a crown.Inscribed Plate: Presented by his most gracious majesty the King Emperor to the 11th Aust Light Horse Regt in recognition of services rendered to the Empire in South Africa 1904pike, boer war, heraldry, 11th light horse