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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Flag - Merauke Flag
The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII. Rare relic with both date and unit significance.Union Jack flag flown by 20th Pioneer Battalion ( Victorian Mounted Rifles ) at Merauke on cessation of hostilities 15th AUGUST 1945flag, 20th light horse, 20th motor regiment, merauke dutch new guinea -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Flag - Merauke Flag
The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII. Object with rare historical significance to both date and unit serving overseas.Australian blue ensign flown by 20th Motor Regiment ( Victorian Mounted Rifles ) at Merauke on cessation of hostilities 15th August 1945flag, 20th light horse, 20th motor regiment, merauke dutch new guinea -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Staff Mann's Wodonga, 1938
J. Mann and Sons was first established as a farm produce store in 1921. The range of products was extended in the 1930s and included groceries and hardware, as well as the first petrol bowser in Wodonga outside the store. After WWII, the premises were extended and the range of products continued to increase. In the 1960s the Mann Family opened a new supermarket in Wodonga, in addition to the hardware business, providing steel, plumbing and industrial supplies, and they employed over 100 people at one stage. With changes in the retail industry, the Mann Family sold the main hardware business to Bunnings and the produce business to the Kelly brothers in 2006.This photo is representative of a highly respected local Wodonga business which operated in the CBD for 85 years.A black and white photograph mounted on heavy card. Underneath image - label bearing names of individuals in photomann wodonga, j mann & sons, wodonga businesses -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Staff Mann's Wodonga, 1938
J. Mann and Sons was first established as a farm produce store in 1921. The range of products was extended in the 1930s and included groceries and hardware, as well as the first petrol bowser in Wodonga outside the store. After WWII, the premises were extended and the range of products continued to increase. In the 1960s the Mann Family opened a new supermarket in Wodonga, in addition to the hardware business, providing steel, plumbing and industrial supplies, and they employed over 100 people at one stage. With changes in the retail industry, the Mann Family sold the main hardware business to Bunnings and the produce business to the Kelly brothers in 2006.This photo is representative of a highly respected local Wodonga business which operated in the CBD for 85 years.A black and white photograph mounted on heavy card. ERNIE MANN"S STAFF Back Row: Les Heiner, Phil Chambers, Charlie Edmonson, Jack Fulford Centre Row: Vic Zeinert, Fred Oakley, Florrie Clarke, Phyllis Tooley, Miss Belle Day, Alex Chambers, Harry Zeinert Front Row: Jack Benson, Fred Hollister, Mr. Ernie Mann, Fred Beanham, Leigh (Peggy) O'Neillmann wodonga, j mann & sons, wodonga businesses -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - J. Mann & Son, 1924
J. Mann and Sons was first established as a farm produce store in 1921. The range of products was extended in the 1930s and included groceries and hardware, as well as the first petrol bowser in Wodonga outside the store. After WWII, the premises were extended and the range of products continued to increase. In the 1960s the Mann Family opened a new supermarket in Wodonga, in addition to the hardware business, providing steel, plumbing and industrial supplies, and they employed over 100 people at one stage. With changes in the retail industry, the Mann Family sold the main hardware business to Bunnings and the produce business to the Kelly brothers in 2006.This photo is representative of a highly respected local Wodonga business which operated in the CBD for 85 years.A black and white photograph mounted on heavy card. Beneath Image J. MANN & SONS - 1924 Hermann (Harry) Rudolph: Pop Zeinert: E. Mann: N. Hollister: Mr. Bray On facade of building: J. MANN & SONS ESTD. 1920 / PRODUCE MERCHANTSmann wodonga, j mann & sons, wodonga businesses -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Paper Dispenser - Mann & Son
J. Mann and Sons was first established as a farm produce store in 1921. The range of products was extended in the 1930s and included groceries and hardware, as well as the first petrol bowser in Wodonga outside the store. After WWII, the premises were extended and the range of products continued to increase. In the 1960s the Mann Family opened a new supermarket in Wodonga, in addition to the hardware business, providing steel, plumbing and industrial supplies, and they employed over 100 people at one stage. With changes in the retail industry, the Mann Family sold the main hardware business to Bunnings and the produce business to the Kelly brothers in 2006.This item was an important everyday feature in many stores when items were wrapped in brown paper before the introduction of plastic bags.The paper dispenser has a wooden top and base, with a cast iron frame and lever. There is a removable metal rod which holds the paper roll in place. It was used for dispensing brown wrapping paper. The Blade" lever is not sharp, but was used to stabilise the paper roll so the paper can be easily torn off at the required length. An empty paper roll is included.mann wodonga, wodonga businesses -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 20LH trophy
The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII. Silver Cup trophy for shooting competition in 20th Light Horse.20th LH (VMR) / Presented by Major E T Begley VD / For best shot in teh Regiment / Won bymilitary, trophy, 20th, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - Trophy Alexandra Troop
The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII. Silver cup on Bakelite base won by Alexandra Troop 20th Light Horse 193720th Light Horse Shoot / Fire with movement / Won by Alexandra Troop / 1937military, trophy, alexandra, 20th, light horse -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Maxwell Pemberton, 23 June 2000
Mr Maxwell Pemberton was born in Goulburn, NSW in 1923 and moved to Beechworth as a child just before the Great Depression. Mr Pemberton's father was a baker who opened a grocery store in Beechworth to support his seven children. The store, which competed with eight other grocery traders in Beechworth for finite local business, delivered goods by horse and cart to customers all over the district, including the hamlet of Stanley. Mr Pemberton's oral history testifies to the sorts of economic struggles faced by the majority of Beechworth's residents during the depression years. Mr Pemberton worked in many different industries in and around Beechworth, including in his father's grocery store, which he later took over with his brother; the Zwar Tannery, where he served as a union representative; and at the Ovens and Murray Hospital for the Aged, formally the Ovens Benovolent Asylum, established in 1862 for care of the district's destitute, disabled and aged people from Euroa to the Murray, among them, homeless people Mr Pemberton referred to as 'river-bankers'. The hospital's founding in the 1860s was driven by a committee headed by the notable figure, G.B Kerford. Beechworth's institutions were a major source of local employment in the twentieth century. Mr Pemberton joined the Australian Navy during WWII and served at Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. During his period of service, he received an honorary award from the Royal Humane Society of Australia for aiding and saving a drowning civilian at risk to his own life. Mr Pemberton's oral history also touches on the complex relationship between Australian forces and local Papuan people during the war. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Mr Maxwell Pemberton's oral history recalls many aspects of life in Beechworth and the Oven's district during the twentieth century and enriches our understanding of the effects of the periods of socio-economic decline and renewal that unfolded as the century progressed. His singular account of his various jobs and colourful memories of life as a youth and young man in Beechworth, and abroad as a serviceman, contributes to our understanding of society's attitudes and expectations regarding ideals of masculinity and Australian national identity. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which would have been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mr Max Pemberton /twentieth century beechworth, benevolent asylums, wwii, beechworth's institutions, local employment, government institutions, listen to what they say, oral history, burke museum, maxwell pemberton, ovens and murray hospital for the aged, zwar tannery, beechworth grocers, australian navy, port morseby, papua new guinea, trade unions, welfare services, homelessness, 'river bankers', aged care, g.b kerford, ovens benevolent asylum, ovens benevolent home -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Harry Bradley - Phillip Island Identity
Harry Bradley was a local Identity. Born in Yorkshire, England, 8/4/1916. Joined the Australian Army 19/5/1941 living in Cowes Phillip Island Victoria.Historical491-01: Harry Bradley an Australia Army Portrait - WWII 491-02: Harry Bradley & Ted Walton, very close fishing mates 491-03: Original House of Bradleys, opposite Race Track?? Ford Vehicle. Now Beachcomber Estate 491-04: Harry Bradley working on the 1st Phillip Island Bridge 491-05: Harry Bradley's parents - Father - Edwin and Mother who was killed by a bull 491-06: Harry Bradley - Equal 1st Competition at the Lang Lang Gun Club 491-07: Elsford Guest House - Post Card 491-08: Map of Phillip Island - Post Card Also DVD supplied with 491-01 to 06 on it.As Above with Harry's details listed on 491-01harry bradley, ted walton, edwin bradley, lang lang gun club, elsford guest house, phillip island map -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII ONE GALLON FUEL RATION CARD, 31/05/1942
WWII One Gallon Fuel Ration Card: 5 x cream cards with blue flecks some attached with perforations in red and black print. At the top in red is "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket" issued under national security (liquid fuel) regulations. 1 One Gallon either side and at the bottom "This ticket must be endorsed by consumer with name and licence number". On a wall of circle shapes with Department of Supply and Development printed. In black ink in the centre is "Valid only until 31st May 1942 Not Transferable". Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board is in a banner around the Commonwealth Emblem. On the back hand written in black ink is "2(e)/4652 G. Alice Jones".Printed by the Authority of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australiaww11. g. alice jones -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII FUEL 1 GALLON RATION TICKETS
WWII Fuel 1 Gallon Ration Tickets: 2 x tickets rectangular shaped with perforated edges, cream card with red and blue print. Background in blue ink with round shapes printed "Department of Supply and Development". Commonwealth Emblem in the middle at the top is also in blue along with 1 gallon and "This Ticket must be endorsed by consumer with name and licence number". Printed in red at the top is "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket". Commonwealth Control Board Liquid Fuel. Issued under national security Liquid Fuel Regulations. Valid only until 31st Mar. 1942 Not Transferable. On the back hand written in black ink is "G. Alice Jones 2(e)/4652". -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII 1 GALLON FUEL RATION TICKETS
WWII 1 Gallon Fuel Ration Tickets: 3 x 1 gallon tickets on cream card with red and green print. Red background of a wall paper of oval shape and Department of Supply and Development. In red print at the top is "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket, issued under National Security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations". 1 One Gallon is in the centre and at the bottom is "This Ticket must be endorsed by consumer with name and licence number". Over printed in green is "Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board, the Commonwealth Emblem and underneath is Valid only until 30th Sept 1941". On the back is "G. Alice Jones 2(e)/4652" on each ticket hand written in black ink.government, federal, fuel ration ticket -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII FUEL RATION 2 GALLON TICKETS
WWII Fuel Ration 2 Gallon Tickets: 9 Tickets of cream card with brown and blue print rectangular in shape with perforated edges. The back ground is a wall paper of small oval shapes with "Motor Spirit" printed in brown ink. Over top is "Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board". In the centre, "Motor Spirit two 2 Gals not transferable Ration Ticket. Department of supply & Development. Issued Under National Security Act. 1939-40". Over top again in blue ink is covered in small lines and the words "Consumer must endorse this ticket on the back with signature and Licence number". On the back hand written in black ink is "G. Alice Jones 2(e)/3869".McCracken Australia Stamp Printedgovernment, federal, fuel ration ticket -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Robert Mason, 3 August 2000
Mason Robert was born in (unintelligible) in 19(unintelligible). Mason's grandparents were from Stanley, where Mason completed his schooling. Mason started working for the Forestry Commission in 1939 looking after Crown land but eventually went into the army in 1942. At the Forestry Commission, he was responsible for maintaining and looking after the land. Mason later went to work for the Lands Department after working at the Commission for seven years. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Mason Robert's account of his life in Beechworth and the local area during the 20th century is historically and socially significant to the cultural heritage of the region. He recalls some of the changes that Beechworth underwent such as the introduction of electricity in the 1950s and an increase in tourism. His account is important to the region's history in terms of important historical events such as WWII and other events impacting the region. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mr. Robert Mason/beechworth, mason robert, forestry commission, lands department, crown land, wwii, listen to what they say, burke museum, jennifer williams, oral history -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1944
Taken in 1944, the photograph depicts the view of surrounding hills 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: BMM5095.2 / 32 /military album, army album, wwii, world war ii, army signal detachment unit, royal australian signal army corps, war, beechworth, victoria, mt. stanley -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1944
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Door of an old inn - Rouen, 5 June 1949
This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan Quinn while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of an inn door, in Rouen, France, taken on the 5th of June, 1949. Two small wooden monks are have carved into either side of the eaves.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI" written sideways in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, half-timbered houses -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Inside of a house from the Middle Ages - Rouen, 05 June 1949
This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan Quinn while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of a house "from the Middle Ages". The framework of the walls are exposed, and there are two pot visible at the bottom of the photograph. There is a narrow boarder of white around the image.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI" written sideways in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, half-timbered houses -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Vapouriser, Endotracheal, Ether, Australian Army Endotracheal Ether Apparatus, 1939
Dr Geoffrey Kaye worked as an adviser to the Director-General of Medical Services, Australian Infantry Forces during the inter-war years. During this time he developed an ether vapouriser specifically for the Army. This is the prototype designed and made by Dr Kaye during 1939.Round metal tray with round ether apparatus inside consisting of an ether sight glass indicator, oxygen bypass, control tap and trap bottle. There are three rubber hoses, two red and one black. geoffrey kaye, vapouriser, royal army medical corps, ether, endotracheal, prototype, blowover, world war ii, wwii, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 14/9/1943
Crew of "M" for Mother, a Lancaster aircraft belonging to No. 467 Squadron RAAF in Bomber Command. The Squadron is based at RAF Station Waddington, and this crew is just preparing to take off on a raid over Berlin. Left to right: 417035 Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt, later Flying Officer [FO]) John Warrington Scott of Ballarat, Victoria; 413558 Flt Sgt (later FO) George Edward Erickson of Sydney, NSW; 412890 Flt Sgt (later Flight Lieutenant [Flt Lt]) Albert Reginald Thomas Boys of Sydney, NSW; 11615 Sergeant (later Flt Sgt) Charles Edward Adair of Swan Hills, NSW (lost on operations over Germany on 23 September 1943); 414407 Flt Sgt (later Flt Lt) Bertram Raymond Jones of Wyandra, Queensland; 400444 Flt Sgt (later Flt Lt) John Hudson Wilkinson, (later Distinguished Flying Cross), (bending down) of Rutherglen, Victoria (lost on operations over Europe on 30 August 1944); Sgt E L Tull, RAF. From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. The crew of “M for Mother”, a Lancaster bomber from 467 Squadron, preparing to take off on a raid over Berlin. John Wilkinson is standing at far right. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany in August 1944. black and white photograph of seven airmen in front of Lancaster bomber planeRear of photograph - John Wilkinson on right standing behind man bent over pilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force, lancaster, 1944 -
Unions Ballarat
International socialism & Australian labour : the Left in Australia, 1919-1939, Farrell, Frank, 1981
The book reflects upon the Labour movement's stance on World War I and, later, the threat of World War II. Right-wing political influences of the day are considered.Social and political commentary pertinent to the WWI and WWII era.Paper; book. Front cover: green background; orange and yellow drawing of a man swinging a mallet; orange and yellow text. Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, social commentary, politics, labour movement, wwii, wwi, working class, socialism -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Textile - Souvenir - Egypt 1941, c. 1941
Cloth, embroideredsouvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat, embroidery, wwii, world war 2, second world war, world war two, egypt, pyramids -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Document - Soldier's Pay Book, c. 1939-1945
This object relates to Albert Thomas BATTEN. He was born on 1/05/1894 in Crusoe Gully, Bendigo, VIC. Albert Thomas served in the AIF d.o.e = Date KIA (4751) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 before being discharged from duties with the 58 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 03/08/1916. Albert Thomas BATTEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ellen CAVANAGH (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat, wwii, army, salary, ledgers, soldiers -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Uniform - Dog Tags, c.1939-1945
This object relates to Frank CLARKE. He was born on 06/10/1911 in Sydney, NSW. Frank served in the Army (NX87998) enlisting on, 09/02/1942 in Croydon Park, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 3 AUST INF BATN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 29/10/1945. Frank CLARKE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Margaret CLARKE. Frank Clarke was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat, identification discs, uniforms, wwii, id tags, world war two -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Demobilization Procedure Book, Australian Military Forces
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat, wwii, soldiers, demobilization, log books, world war two -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - equipment, Japanese Army, c.1940
Captured in New Guinea 11/9/1943 by Australian forcesTelescopic sight for 6.5 LMG type 96No 25235 2.5 x 13 above a symboljapanese army, ww2, wwii, world war two, second world war, pacific theatre, type 96, lmg, scope, new guinea -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Headwear - Beret - Cavalry, WWII, circa 1943
In December 1941 8th Light Horse (Indi) converted from horse to mechanised initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 became 8th Cavalry Regiment. Served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded March 1944.This object is well provenance and, in its condition and completeness, is a fine example of unusual headgear worn by Australian armoured corps soldiers in World War 2 (39-45).Khaki heavy cloth beret with 'Rising Sun' badge and 8th Cavalry Regiment colour patch.beret, 8th cavalry regiment, wwii, uniforms, hats, world war two, second world war, world war 2, badges, insignia -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Mick Scanlan Interview
This oral history interview covers the topic of Beechworth local resident Mick Scanlan's involvement in the Royal Australia Navy during WW2. John Eldrid, President of Beechworth RSL, interviews Mick about his decision to enlist, day to day life on a naval ship and the experience of the Japanese surrender at Tokyo Bay.This interview of local Beechworth Veteran Mick Scanlan's involvement in the Royal Australian Navy during World War Two is a personal account of a lived experience. The stories are of great social and historic significance to the Beechworth RSL members and the wider Beechworth community. It is also of interest as a primary source of historic information for the study of World War Two, and in particular the topic of Tokyo Bay. Furthermore, the interview has great interpretive capacity as a unique, personal and historic war time story.This is a born digital audio file.mick scanlan, wwii, ww2, world war two, second world war, tokyo bay, royal australian navy, ran, oral history, interview -
Woodend RSL
Fork (Department of Defence), Mid 20th Century
Representative of Department of Defence issued accoutrement possibly from WWII.Silver fork issued by the Department of Defence. Inscribed on handle 'D^D' (Department of Defence)cutlery, department of defence, 'dad and dave' (coloquial term for department of defence), fork, army, army issued accoutrement, australian army, british army, ww2, wwii