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Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Third Canterbury Scout Troop and Cubs, 1928
Photograph of Third Canterbury Scout Troop and Cubs taken in Canterbury Gardens in 1928. Third Canterbury Scouts was formed in 1926 at the suggestion of Harry Doery, Youth Director of the Rotary Club of Melbourne. Initially the boys were drawn mainly from the Canterbury Baptist church. The Canterbury History Group holds an incomplete list of members in the photograph.canterbury, third canterbury scout troops, canterbury gardens, canterbury baptist church, doery> harry, mellor> alfred -
Harcourt Valley Heritage & Tourist Centre
Field maps in case, 1914
Maps used in World War I by Col W E JamesPart of a large collection of items belonging to Col, W E James, of Harcourt, who after a career in the Militia, commanded Australian troops in WW1, both at Gallipoli and on the western Front. The entire collection includes books on military law and maps. Essential part of the commanding officer’s kit. Collection of 12 fold up war maps from Europe used during World War I; on linen backing. Brown leather case, transparent front cover, brass fastenings and loop for attaching to the belt -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - List of Trees Grown in Victoria Park. VPRS, Box 109. 5/1/1916. To the Town Clerk from the Hospital for the Insane, 21 Different Trees grown in Victoria Park in the early twentieth century, Unknown
Victoria Park featured in Ballarat's history from the nineteenth century.Victoria Park is a significant recreation area in Ballarat although the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree appear to have been seen as the pre-eminent garden areas over the years. 1 page with a list of names and numbers beside each. Reference at the bottom of the page.Written in black biro, beside the list, "List of Trees Grown in Victoria Park,1915.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, victoria park, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, trees, world war 2, american troops, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Medal Group, Thomas Adams
The Military Medal was awarded to T Adams for his actions during the Battle of Dernacourt,Somme, France ,1918This Military Medal is historically significant for it was won during a critical battle in WWI where Australian troops were rushed into position to halt the German Offensive called Operation Michael. Taking up the role as a Lewis Gunner Thomas Adams was able to protect a section of the Front line he was assigned to. T Adams was also one of a very few men from the Warrnambool district to have been awarded a Military Medal.3 Medals in total 1 Military Medal 1 British War Medal 1 Victory Medal -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 31/08/1918
Taken on the 31st of August ,1918, this photograph depicts Gunner Wilson, Lieutenant Driscoll, and Lieutenant Clark (facing camera) of the 12th Battery of Australian Field Artillery, choosing a site for new battery positions, as members of the 52nd Australian Battalion move past to a new sector north of the Somme, before Mont St Quentin.The Battle of Mont St Quentin commenced on the 31st of August 1918 and ended on the 3rd of September 1918. The battle saw Australian troops storm, seize and hold the key height of Mont St Quentin (overlooking Peronne), a pivotal German defensive position on the line of the Somme.Black and white rectangular reproduced photograph on matte photographic paperReverse: 5144/military album, beechworth, burke museum, ww2, world war two, france, somme, 12th battery of australian field artillery, 52nd australian battalion, military, mont st quentin -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Anzac Day Warrnambool April 25, 2015
Program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the landing of Gallipoli. It contains an order of service, photographs of soldiers in service and National Anthems of Australia, New Zealand and Turkey.The 100th Anniversary of the Landing of Anzac troops at Gallipoli is one of the most important dates in Australia’s history. Sepia coloured photo of Warrnambool War Memorial with poppies highlighted in red. Title is also in red and back cover is also field poppies in red. 23 pagesAnzac Day Warrnambool - 25th April 2015 Centenary Programwarrnambool, 100th anniversary gallipoli warrnambool, warrnambool rsl program -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Australian Army, Navy & Air Force in Action
Mounted are a colletion of nine black andd white photos of Australian Soliders, Sailors and Airmen in Action in Vietnam in September October 1967photograph, australian troops -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, SAS: the soldiers' story
great britain. army. special air service - history, commando troops - biography, special operations (military science) -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Paul Ham, Kokoda, 2004
For the first time ever, the compelling story of the infamous Kokoda Track campaign has been told from both sides of the conflict. In a unique and balanced portrayal, renowned journalist Paul Ham recounts both the Australian and Japanese perspectives of the events on the hellish Papuan jungle trail where thousands fought and died during World War II. Based on extensive research in Australia and Japan, and including previously unpublished documents, Kokoda intimately relates the stories of ordinary soldiers in 'the world's worst killing field', and examines the role of commanders in sending ill-equipped, unqualified Australian troops into battles that resulted in near 100 per cent casualty rates. It was a war without mercy, fought back and forth along 90 miles (145 km) of river crossings, steep inclines and precipitous descents, with both sides wracked by hunger and disease, and terrified of falling into enemy hands. Defeat was unthinkable: the Australian soldier was fighting for his homeland against an unyielding aggressor; the Japanese ordered to fight to the death in a bid to conquer 'Greater East AsiaIndex, bib, ill, p.602.non-fictionFor the first time ever, the compelling story of the infamous Kokoda Track campaign has been told from both sides of the conflict. In a unique and balanced portrayal, renowned journalist Paul Ham recounts both the Australian and Japanese perspectives of the events on the hellish Papuan jungle trail where thousands fought and died during World War II. Based on extensive research in Australia and Japan, and including previously unpublished documents, Kokoda intimately relates the stories of ordinary soldiers in 'the world's worst killing field', and examines the role of commanders in sending ill-equipped, unqualified Australian troops into battles that resulted in near 100 per cent casualty rates. It was a war without mercy, fought back and forth along 90 miles (145 km) of river crossings, steep inclines and precipitous descents, with both sides wracked by hunger and disease, and terrified of falling into enemy hands. Defeat was unthinkable: the Australian soldier was fighting for his homeland against an unyielding aggressor; the Japanese ordered to fight to the death in a bid to conquer 'Greater East Asiaworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – kokoda, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - south west pacific -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Grey Eight in Vietnam: The History of Eighth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 3)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Old Pioneers' Memorial History of Melbourne From the Discovery of Port Phillip to the World War, 1924
Blue hard covered book of 494 pages. Images, and a large plan of prominent burials in the Melbourne Old Cemetery, and a Map of Melbourne. melbourne, melbourne cemetery, melbourne old cemetery, john batman, edmund hobson, batman's map, st francis' church, james balfour, mrs hornbrook, paddy's market, wilson hall, working men's college, henry kendall, le souef's cottage, world war one, westernport, melbourne cup, hoddle, collingwood, south melbourne, prahran, richmond, kew, brunswick, coburg, preston, hawthorn, camberwell, nunawading, doncaster, st kilda, brighton, sandringham, cheltenham, caulfield, oalkleigh, footscray, sunshine, north melbourne, carlton, ballarat school of art library, ballarat technical art school, book plate, library plate, hume and hovell's overland journey 1824-5, major mtichell's overland journey, australia felix, booplate, aborigine, aboriginal, captain cook, arthur phillip, isaac smith, george bass, matthew flinders, john murray, catain baudain, captain collins, edward henty, portalnd, map od melbourne in 1938, john pascoe fawkner, the "enterprise: and fawkner's first home, old colonists' homes, rushall crescent north fitszroy, richard bourke, the old melbourne post offfice, old governmnt house, toorak, latrobe's house at jolimont, first melbourne land sale, melbourne water supply, peter henry smith, victorian legislative council opening, map of melbourne and collingwood, prince's bridge, crossing the rivers by punt, f.a> rucker, canvas city emerald hill, arrival of the gold escort in melbourne, the yarra, queen's wharf, tall ships, old st james, mary e. budd, st francis church, michael carr, meolbourne city mission, state library of victoria, melbourne public library, bourke street, angus mcmilan, methodist ladies college, ormond college, armistance celebrations, robert russell, mia mia, theatre royal bouke st, melbourne from flaggstaff hill, federal coffee palace collins st, lord melbourne, melbourne mint, old melbourne town hall, robert russell's melbourne and yarra falls, mandevalle hall, point lansdale lighthouse, wilson's promontory, margaret m. ward cole, williamstown, flinders st melbourne, queenscliff battery, broadmeadows soldiers' camp, embarkation of first troops on the 'ceramic', general monsash, ian hamilton, general bridges, victorian war memorial, national war memorial, st kilda pier, first melbourne cup, hoddle's grid, albert park, melbourne mechanic's institute, st kilda toll gate, munted policeman, springthorpe memorial, james bonwick, mornane's paddock, victorian railways melbourne and surburban lines, carlton gardens, thomas napier, wiliam westgarth, george augustus robinson, william lonsdale, elizabeth mary batman, peomena frances darling batman, dig tree, exhibition of 1854, exhibition of 1866, exhibition buildings, geelong harbour, jubilee lake, port campbell, warrnambool, queenscliff lightboat, batman's first house -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - THE RATS REMAIN: The Seige of Tobruk 1941, J.S. Cumpston, 1966
The Siege of Tobruk has become one of the famous sagas of courage against the odds. Much has been written about it. This publication was the first visual record covering the Siege from all points of view. It includes more that 500 photographs, many taken by troops in the forward areas. The compiler of this publication was a Liaison Officer attached to Headquarters, 26 Australian Infantry Brigade and was mentioned in despatches for his part in the withdrawal from Benghai and the Battle of the Salient in Tobruk.non-fictionThe Siege of Tobruk has become one of the famous sagas of courage against the odds. Much has been written about it. This publication was the first visual record covering the Siege from all points of view. It includes more that 500 photographs, many taken by troops in the forward areas. The compiler of this publication was a Liaison Officer attached to Headquarters, 26 Australian Infantry Brigade and was mentioned in despatches for his part in the withdrawal from Benghai and the Battle of the Salient in Tobruk.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Clunies Ross, A. ed, The Grey Eight in Vietnam: The history of Eighth Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 2)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cable. R.W, An Independent Command: Command & Control of the 1st Australian Task Force in Vietnam
The commander f the 1st Australian Task Force in Vietnam held the key operational command in Australia's largest military commitment of the Cold War period. Although the Vietnam War has been written on at length, the brigade level of command, held in Vietnam by the commander of 1 ATF, has received comparatively little attention. This is the more remarkable given the Australian Army's recently renewed interest in a "task force' structure and the modern trend away from large scale conventional warfare.The commander f the 1st Australian Task Force in Vietnam held the key operational command in Australia's largest military commitment of the Cold War period. Although the Vietnam War has been written on at length, the brigade level of command, held in Vietnam by the commander of 1 ATF, has received comparatively little attention. This is the more remarkable given the Australian Army's recently renewed interest in a "task force' structure and the modern trend away from large scale conventional warfare. australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), command of troops, 1 atf, cold war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Callaway, Joseph, Mekong First Light: An Infantry Platoon Leader in Vietnam tells it like it was. (Copy 1)
Before we got to Vietnam, the troops all though you would be the first Lieutenant killed, and in the end, you were the only one left. We were all wrong, you were the best.Before we got to Vietnam, the troops all though you would be the first Lieutenant killed, and in the end, you were the only one left. We were all wrong, you were the best. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Fall, Bernard, Vietnam Witness 1953-66
In 1958, Saigon and Washington were hailing South Viet-Nam's "success story" - and Bernard Fall was predicting all-out guerrilla war. Five years later, American soldiers had joined South Vietnamese troops in a desperate struggle against the elusive Viet-Cong.In 1958, Saigon and Washington were hailing South Viet-Nam's "success story" - and Bernard Fall was predicting all-out guerrilla war. Five years later, American soldiers had joined South Vietnamese troops in a desperate struggle against the elusive Viet-Cong.vietnam - politics and govrnment, vietnam - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Browne, Margaret, Australia at War: Vietnam (Copy 2)
Australian involvement in the Vietnam War lasted from 1962 - 1972. Why did Australian troops participate in an Asian War?Australian involvement in the Vietnam War lasted from 1962 - 1972. Why did Australian troops participate in an Asian War?vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia - juvenile literature -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Browne, Margaret, Australia at War: Vietnam (Copy 1)
Australian involvement in the Vietnam War lasted from 1962 - 1972. Why did Australian troops participate in an Asian War?Australian involvement in the Vietnam War lasted from 1962 - 1972. Why did Australian troops participate in an Asian War?vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia - juvenile literature -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Horner, David, SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle: A history of the Australian Special Air Service. (Copy 1)
A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in Borneo and Vietnam vividly told and based on thorough research.A gripping story of Australian soldiers at war, in Borneo and Vietnam vividly told and based on thorough research.australia. army - commando troops, special air service regiment (australian army) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Anderson, Ken AM, Soldiers are persons (Copy 1)
The war in Vietnam was cruel and costly in every sense, as indeed all wars are! However the nature of this was was not so markedly different from any other armed conflict in which Australian troops had been involved - certainly not to a degree that would justify the creation of a special purpose single interest museum, which is the case of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum - so why does this particular museum exist?The war in Vietnam was cruel and costly in every sense, as indeed all wars are! However the nature of this was was not so markedly different from any other armed conflict in which Australian troops had been involved - certainly not to a degree that would justify the creation of a special purpose single interest museum, which is the case of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum - so why does this particular museum exist? national vietnam veterans museum, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Clunies Ross, A. ed, The grey eight in Vietnam: the history of Eighth Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 1)
The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - 1914 Imperial Reservists, c1914
British Imperial Reservists (IRs) who were living in Australia were recalled to the British Expeditionary Forces in World War One (WWI). Reservists sailed from Melbourne, Victoria on the HMAT Miltiades as part of the first convoy (Convoy 1) of troops leaving Australia in October 1914.Gold badge with crown on top, blue around outside, with Union Jack and Red Ensign in the middle. Has a horse shoe hook on back with a number.On front: 1914 Imperial reservists Assn, Australia. On back: One has 96, the other 69.wwi, world war 1, imperial reservists, australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Doyle, David, M113 APC in Vietnam: In Action, 1971
Dedicated to the sons, fathers, brothers, and husbands who left so much of themselves in Vietnam. A collection of coloured photographs with a description on each.Dedicated to the sons, fathers, brothers, and husbands who left so much of themselves in Vietnam. A collection of coloured photographs with a description on each.united states. army -- armored troops -- history -- vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- pictorial works, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- tank warfare -- pictorial works., m113 (armored personnel carrier) -- pictorial works. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Lewis, Jon E, The Giant Book of SAS and Elite Forces
Shrouded in mystery and feared throughout the world, very little is known about the Special Air Services - the soldier's soldier.Shrouded in mystery and feared throughout the world, very little is known about the Special Air Services - the soldier's soldier. special forces (military science) commando troops, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Greiner, Bernd, War Without Fronts: The USA in Vietnam
Shortly before 8 a.m. on 16 March 1968, C Company, 20th Regiment, 11th Brigade, Americal Division, on a search and destroy mission in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam, entered the hamlet of My Lal, by noon every living being the troops could find was dead - more than 400 women, children and old men had been systematically murdered.Shortly before 8 a.m. on 16 March 1968, C Company, 20th Regiment, 11th Brigade, Americal Division, on a search and destroy mission in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam, entered the hamlet of My Lal, by noon every living being the troops could find was dead - more than 400 women, children and old men had been systematically murdered.my lai massacre (vietnam : 1968), vietnam war, 20th regiment, 11th bridade americal division, quang ngai province -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dapin, Mark, Australia's Vietnam: Myth vs History (Copy 1), 2019
When journalist and historian Mark Dapin first interviewed Vietnam veterans and wrote about the war, he swallowed (and regurgitated) every popular misconception. He wasn't alone. In Australia's Vietnam, Dapin argues that every stage of Australia's Vietnam War has been misremembered and obscured by myth. He disproves claims that every national serviceman was a volunteer; questions the idea that Australian troops committed atrocities; debunks the fallacy that there were no welcome hope parades until 1987; and rebuts the fable that returned soldiers were met by spitting protesters at Australian airportsWhen journalist and historian Mark Dapin first interviewed Vietnam veterans and wrote about the war, he swallowed (and regurgitated) every popular misconception. He wasn't alone. In Australia's Vietnam, Dapin argues that every stage of Australia's Vietnam War has been misremembered and obscured by myth. He disproves claims that every national serviceman was a volunteer; questions the idea that Australian troops committed atrocities; debunks the fallacy that there were no welcome hope parades until 1987; and rebuts the fable that returned soldiers were met by spitting protesters at Australian airports 1961-1975 -- participation, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, australian, national service -- australia -- history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Cole-Adams, Jennet. Gauld, Judy, Decision: Stories of leadership in the services - Century of Service
We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greter signifiance.We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greter signifiance. australia. army - aboriginal troops, vietnam, world war one -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Anderson, Ken AM, Soldiers Are Persons (Copy 2)
The war in Vietnam was cruel and costly in every sense, as indeed all wars are! However the nature of this was was not so markedly different from any other armed conflict in which Australian troops had been involved - certainly not to a degree that would justify the creation of a special purpose single interest musuem, which is the case of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum - so why does this particular museum exist?The war in Vietnam was cruel and costly in every sense, as indeed all wars are! However the nature of this was was not so markedly different from any other armed conflict in which Australian troops had been involved - certainly not to a degree that would justify the creation of a special purpose single interest musuem, which is the case of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum - so why does this particular museum exist? national vietnam veterans museum, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cameron, David W, The Battle of Long Tan: Australia's Four Hours of Hell in Vietnam, 2016
On the afternoon of 18august 1966, in a rubber plantation in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, Australian troops fought one of their bloodiest mist significant battles of the Vietnam War.On the afternoon of 18august 1966, in a rubber plantation in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, Australian troops fought one of their bloodiest mist significant battles of the Vietnam War. 1966 - anniversaries etc., 1961-1975 - participation - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - campaigns, battle of long tan, phuoc tuy province -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Horner, David, SAS: Phantoms of War: A History of the Australian Special Air Service. (Copy 2), 2002
SAS Phantoms of War is the history of the Australian Special Air Service, Originally published as SAS Phantoms of the Jungle in 1989Updated Edition of SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle.SAS Phantoms of War is the history of the Australian Special Air Service, Originally published as SAS Phantoms of the Jungle in 1989australia. army - special air service regiment, australia. army - commando troops