Hand draw sketch on cloth handkerchief by Private Edward CURRAN VX143967 - Born Wangaratta 6/6/1923 Service - CMF 23/1/1942-11/7/1943 AIF 12/7/1943-15/10/1945 24th Battalion Embarked 29/3/1943 for New Guinea. Cotton handkerchief depicting hand drawn sketch by soldier whilst on active service in New Guinea during second world war.Brown timber frame and beige mount containing sketch of a koala in a blue diamond above a boomerang on cloth Bouganville New Guinea 24th Battalion AIF "I Hold Fast" Plaque with inscription "Private Edward Joseph Curran 24th Infantry Battalion Australian Imperial Force - New Guinea and Bougainville"new guinea, ww2, 24 battalion, edward curran

1. Commonwealth of Australia food ration coupons issued 1945-46, which entitle the holder to purchase rations of butter, tea, sugar and meat. 2. Meat ration card issued to Florence M. Howell in 1947. Card issued by Deputy Director of Rationing, Commonwealth of Australia. (see 2019-349)Text: " COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / 1945-6 / FOOD RATION SHEET / HALF WEEK. "ration cards, world war 1939-1945, florence howell

These stockings were very popular with women c1920 -- 30A pair of Beau Monde, size 8 1/2, unworn ladies grey cotton lisle stockings. Back seam, with fully fashioned heel and toe. (Stockings were held up by a garter belt.)BEAU MONDE / Size 8 1/2 clothing, lingerie, hosiery, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, beau monde pty ltd, market gardeners, early settlers, maggs nancy

Items collected by Albert Edward Corrie VX47191 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 4847 for service history.1) medallion brass round shape with small ring at top. Face shows a human figure over a map of Australia. .2) medallion brass round shape showing Egyptian figures with one seated..1) one side, “1945, opposite, “Victory”.medallions, 1945 victory, eygyptian

.1) crashed car (from a car & truck crash), various brigade members and police officers .2) crashed and rolled truck(from a car & truck crash), fire tanker at right with connected hose being held by 1 of 5 members on the ground. 1 on top of truck2 black and white photos(.1) 22nd Sept 1985 car & truck Parfitt Rd (.2) Parfitt Rd 22nd sept 1985 Car & trck 1985, accident

The Grinton Collection. "Single Photos Group 1 (Start of Show): Jack Grinton. "Jack Grinton No. 1038" 38th Bn, refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts an informal seated portrait of a soldier (Jack Grinton). Background of handwritten numbers and letters ("E BAKER/ BRIET") on wall board. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Single Photos Group 1 (Start of show): Jack Grinton".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

Gladys Elva Mole VFX17199 Australian Army Nursing Service. Refer Cat No’s 1899, 1901.4 medals and service history. .1) Two photos, colour, side by side in the one frame. On the left is a Nurse in grey uniform with hat & tie. On the right is same Nurse in uniform with red cape. The frame is brown stained wood with gold band. .2) Photo, colour showing Gladys Mole standing beside her uniform that is on a mannequin. The frame is brown stained wood with gold band,.1) " Capt Gladys Mole VFX17199" .2) "Gladys Mole with her wartime uniform prior to going on display."photography - photographs,, frame accessories, medicine, nursing, military history, army

Document, Buildings For Sale in Bendigo C.B.D. Could be in these years 1861-1878, Friday 27th September. 4 two storey shops in the very heart of Pall Mall Bendigo also extensive premises in William St occupied as a Drapery & furniture Warehouse by Messrs Craig , Williamson Proprietary producing total rental of 1527 pounds per annum . .Maurice Moran co …to sell by public auction ..the whole of the property in the estate of the late Gavin Gibson …lot 1 Pall Mall -two brick shops occupied by Mr C.W. Hyett , Bookseller and 2 Mr John Lay Chemist (3) suite of offices let to Mr John Lay Dentist … Solicitors -Messrs Snowden , Neave and Demaine , chancery and Melbourne …Maurice Moran & co Williamson St Bendigo … J.B. Young Printer . Lithographer Bendigo……. The document appears to be circa 1888 ---(27.9.1888 ?) after Gibson's death in 1888J.B.Young, Printer, Lithographer, &c, Bendigo.document, newspaper, bendigo theme

These buttons and lapel wings were issued either by the English Royal Australian Air Force or the Royal Australian Air Force and probably date from pre-World War Two. The Royal Australian Air Force is the aerial section of the Australian Defence Force and was established in 1921. It succeeded the formation of the Australian Flying Corps in 1912. These badges are of interest as early mementoes of the Air Force.1 Two metal badges with raised image of eagle in full flight with a crown above it.They are shank buttons with a connecting link. The eagle is yellow metal with split pin at the rear..1 Buttons J R Gaunt Ltd London.english royal australian air force, australian defence force

.1) Clinometer Mortar MKIII, brass,machined, with curved graduated markings. Centre is a bock with bubble in cross hairs. .2) Heavy leather case with ends sewn in. Rear has 2 leather keepers for a belt. Case shuts via strap & brass button..1) “TARGET - F TOUCH 1943 'A.3457'” .2) CASE. “MOR CLINO MKI (scratched on '3389') RB up arrow DCD 1944”instruments - measuring, containers - commercial, military history, clinometer

Description and characteristics of anti-tank weapons of various countries. The book concentrates on ant-tank weapons available to infantry, either directly, or as support weapons. From Brassey's Modern Military Equipment series. ISBN 1 85753 177 9 ISBN 1 85753 177 9mines, anti tank, weapons, missiles, anti armour, rocket launcher, shoulder fired, rcl, john norris, brassey

Both photos were taken at Strathdale Park in Bendigo, one on 7.3.1999 & 12.3.2000 at the Annual Sandakan Commemoration Service. The first year it was held was in 1999, a memorial with names had been erected in the park. .1) The men in white shirts are Norm Smart and Jack Barnes. Refer Cat No's 8131.2P, 8040. .2) The two men are Jack Barnes and Jim Disken (James Cecil VX151742)Two colour photographs relating to the Bendigo RSL Sandakan commemoration. .1) Shows two men in white shirts with several others in the background park setting. .2) Shows two men standing in the park with a brick building in the background..1) On rear in blue pen, "Sandakan Commemoration Sund 7.3.1999". .2) On rear in blue pen, "Strathdale Park Bendigo Sandakan Commemoration service 12.03.2000 - L - R John K Barnes OAM Sec Bendigo RSL - Jim Disken. Both late of Kerang". brsl, smirsl, sandakan,

Colour photograph of the interior of the mortuary table in the Mortuary in Church Street, just prior to demolition of the building.Written on back of photo: "Red Photo Album" At bottom right on photo: "6 5 '03"mortuary, buildings, church street, mortuary furnishings

THESE ITEMS WERE USED IN ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, CLUNES, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA.1 WHITE METAL CHALICE WITH DEDICATION INSCRIPTION .2 WHITE METAL PLATEN WITH DEDICATION INSCRIPTON.1 ON BASE: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF MR P C ANDERSON SESSION CLERK & CHURCH SECRETARY .1 ON FACE: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF MR P C ANDERSON SESSION CLERK & CHURCH SECRETARY FROM 1950-1961st andrew's church, anglican church closures

Frederick BIRKIN No VX32484, POW, died 1.7.42. Refer 184.54 for his service history also 183. 184.54 card set was originally held in the tin 182.2 with 183. .1) "Towntalk" Tobacco Tin, red in colour. .2) Polished metal Shaving Mirror, with loop in top for hanging..1) Scratched on face - "F. BIRKIN VX32484” .2) Inscribed 'Good luck Aussie'personal effects, smoking accessories, containers-commercial

.1) US bayonet, black plastic handle. .2) Green metal scabbard. Webbing frog is riveted to metalwork..1) Marked on hilt "USA M6 Milpar Co." .2) Stamped "M8A1 PWH."arms-edged weapons, metalcraft, m.16

502 Grade IV a 1942 Class Photo (1942). The photograph taken in 1942 shows 4 rows of school students in grade 4a (IV a) The lower row is of seated boys and Graeme Bennett is third from the left. Back row boys standing. 1.? 2. Wally Byron, 3. Ron Honeyman, 4. Robert Evans, 5. Noel Dart, 6. Don Boisen, 7. Robert Grant, 8. Brian Hughes, 9. Roy Belot, 10.? 11. Jackie Lee, 12.? 2nd Back row Girls. 1. Joyce Moller, 2.?, 3. Dorothy Skurrie, 4. Betty Oster, 5. Norma Lee, 6, Rosemary Walls, 7. Laurene Cornish, Girls seated. 1. Helen Floyd, 2. Margaret Treadren, 3. Pat Hunt, 4. Janet Mitchell, 5. Glenda Giles, 6. Nance West, 7. Vonda Lever, 8.?. Boys seated legs crossed. 1. Max Walker, 2. Ron Cashin, 3. Graeme Bennett, 4. Bruce Shipp, 5.?, 6. Noel Powell, 7 Stan Fry, 8.?.Stawell State Primary School 502 Grade 1Va 1942. Two black & white photographs of Stawell students. One is an enlargement of the original photo. The original photo is a post card "Graeme 3rd from left front row". Handwritten on the back of the post card.stawell education students

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 operating as the Gold Tram in 1951 and prior to commencement of operation.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23, as the Gold tram being prepared for operation, in the depot 1-1-1951. Photo by Wal Jack. Tram yet to have the years on the side, front dash lighting completed and the pick and shovel added. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 painted gold for "Gold Centenary 1851-1951" at depot 1 Jan. 1951" and the Wal Jack stamp in the bottom right hand corner with the number "T687" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, depot, conversion, tram 23

Fourteen piece doll's teaset. 5 cups (one odd); 6 saucers ; 1 cream jug; 1 sugar basin; 1 teapot. All are very light orange/bone colour + white with running rabbit. Teapot has two young men in a car hunting a rabbit. Odd cup has flowers in red and yellow.Underneath all pieces - Made in Japanteaset toys dolls-accessories porcelain

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Maurie Erwin is presenting something to Joan Crawford and shaking her hand as well, with others in the background watching. Names appear on the back with in red ink 58-59 Graham. Also 6 1/2 X 4 3/4, 5/6.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

James Woods No NX29622, born Wee Waa NSW enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.6.40. Serving in the Middle East with 2/2nd Machine Gun Batt he was awarded the Military Medal for " Conspicious and outstanding control of fire during the period 10 July - 2 August in the Tel El Eisa area". WIA with GSW's to chest and back he was discharged medically unfit on 4.6.43 with the rank of Cpl.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (6) re H.J.Woods 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 3. Africa Star, not engraved but original. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"NX29622 Cpl H.J.Woods. AIF"medals, military, bravery, history

Alfred Maskell No VX25221 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 aged 19 years. Posted to 4th Anti Tank Regt with the rank of Gunner he was taken POW at the fall of Singapore. He was held in Changi Gaol then went to work on the Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 followed by Prison ship to Japan where he worked on the Docks until Wars end. He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A Maskell. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC"."VX25221 A.R Maskell"military, history, medals

Shows a near complete Birney car to the right, with cars 2,11, a trailer and car 12 in roads 1-4. The tracks to roads 3 and 4 are being realigned to accommodate a new track to road 5. 1924Yeilds information about the Geelong tramways buildings, cars and track realignment in 1924.Black and white print on paper.Plate 1-9 hand-written on back of photo.birney car, tram cars, track realignment geelong tram shed