Primary Industry rationing cards.3 WW2 Petrol Rationing licence forms, 1 for John Cross (Toolamba) and 2 for George Cross. These licences were for primary production. They show type of vehicle, type of production,spaces for each month, and cancel stamp.There are also some coupons for 2 or 5 gallons.+

Various accounts of the sea battle off the West Australian coast during WW2. HMAS "sydney" was lost with all hands, HSK "Kormoran"mas forced to be scuttled by its German crew, all surviving members of the crew being brought to camps at Dhurringile, Camp 13 and Graytown. Account of the wife of Captain Detmers.and her visit to the Tatura Museum.. Individual accounts of a famous sea battle in WW2.Black two ring folder containing printed material in plastic sleeves. h.s.k.kormoran; h.m.a.s. sydney; dhurringile; camp 13; german p.o.w.; mrs detmers.

Written to mark the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of WW2. Published by the Sun (book of the popular series)White cover, dark blue and maroon pale blue stripes. Title in dark blue. Photograph of soldier. More than 159 epic events of WW2. Dedication by Jack Cannon to armed services on back cover.ww2, newspapers, ww2 50th anniversary

Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. On label is also written "Packed specially for parcels for troops overseas" and "And sold on the express condition that these goods are not used in Australia". Contents 16 ozs. nettRectangular biscuit tin with lid. Label in red, blue and white colours with advertising wording. Brand name is Swallow and Ariels. Biscuits are morning tea.as abovebiscuit tins, tin containers

Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. Round metal disc, hole near one edge and inscriptions on both sidesSmith 407 837 Meth RAAF A2 (on reverse)

Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. Flight Lieutenant.Gilt/gold coloured brooch in shape of a fern leaf, curved with the letters NZ in the centre (N above the Z). Has pin/clip on back.

Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. Flight Lieutenant.Small metal rosette sewn in centre of folded piece of ribbon. Ribbon is stripped red, blue and green stripes on yellow background. Has been hand stitched.metal badges

Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. Flight Lieutenant.Zig zag air waves held by a hand in the middle. 2 cut off split pins welded to back of badge.metal badges

Former possession of local WW2 Ex RAAF servicemanZigzag airwaves held by a hand in the middle. 2 cut off split pins welded to the back of badge. Mounted on a thin metal oval and attached by a thin strip of lead.smith,ren, raaf, metal badges

Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. Flight Lieutenant.Zig zag air waves held by a hand in the middle. 2 cut off split pins welded to back of badge.metal badges

Former possession of local WW2 Ex RAAF serviceman.New Zealand serviceman's button with crown and eagle. Shank on the back.New Zealand Crown and Eagle.smith,ren, raaf, brass button

Former possession of local WW2 Ex RAAF ServicemanA crown over a crest with three stars around button.smith rev, buttons

Former possession of local WW2 Ex RAAF ServicemanBrass badge depicting the words "Australia" with a split pin welded on the back for attachment to a garment.Australia smith,ren, raaf, badge

Former possession of local WW2 Ex RAAF serviceman. Flight Lieutenent Ren Smith.Brass badge depicting crown,sun and an anchor in a diamond shape. Spring like clip on the back.Returned from active service on the back "Issued by the Commonwealth Government 94347"smith ren, raaf, badge

issued by the Commonwealth Government to the Moth, Widow or nearest female relative of a serviceman killed during WW2. A brass bar is attached on a bar for each child killed.Commonwealth of Australia, war badge. Round white metal badge (female relative badge)edged with laurel leaves and surmounted by a king's crown. In the centre is a map of Australia and the words "To the women of Australia". An attached bar bears a brass star relating to a lost relative."To the women of Australia"

Part of the army uniform for WW2. Worn by Private Leo Kilmartin. Blue diamond inside a red square with a grey border.

Contents include Enlistment papers, service and casualty form, attestation papers, war gratuity schedule papers, casualty form active service, statement of service and photograph of Reginald in uniform during WW1. Reginald signed up again for WW2 (V16077) was an internment camp guard with the 17 Australian Garrison Battalion.Blue A4 display book containing 6 plastic sleeves with enlistment information on Reginald Leslie Eicke.australian imperial forces, reginald leslie eicke, 17 australian garrison battalion

The gloves were used by RAAF pilots during WW2.Pair of brown leather gloves, fur lined, metal press studsraaf uniform accessories, b walker

This was used as a siren in Tatura during WW2 to alert locals to the escape of POW's or for any other war time emergency. It was attached to the front of Groom & Beckwith's garage in Hogan Street.Two air horns staged on a metal frame with tubes attached for fitting to air compressor.

Byrneside was originally Baldwinsville and was to be a major town prior to Tatura's development. Only the store, hall and tennis courts remain.Black and white photograph in metal frame depicting Byrneside Store and residence behind. A W H Halsey owner. Photograph was taken from across the road. Post WW2.Byrneside General Store Post Office. Peters Ice cream, A W H Halsey, Shell, The Age.byrneside post office, byrneside general store, a w h halsey

Medals recognizing WW2 service. Given to local returned serviceman.one of 4 military medals with ribbons.King George V1 GRT V1

Medals recognizing WW2 service. Given to local returned serviceman.Two of 4 military medals with ribbons.King George V1 GRT V1australian war medals

Medals recognizing WW2 service. Given to local returned serviceman.Three of 4 military medals with ribbons.King George V1 GRT V1australian war medals

Medals recognizing WW2 service. Given to local returned serviceman.Four of 4 military medals with ribbons.King George V1 GRT V1australian war medals

Medals recognizing WW2 service. Given to local returned serviceman.One of 2 military medals (star) 1939-1945King George V1 GRT V1australian war medals