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Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, St Joseph's Presbytery, Catholic Youth Rally, 9/09/1943 12:00:00 AM
Catholic Youth Rally of 1943 Sunday 24 October 1943, 11:50 AM Letter from FW Lombard to MMTB advising of event and requesting permission to display advertising material on trams. Letter also informs that bus services along Johnston St were inadequate for the number of people attending from the Northern suburbs. Memos dated 9 September 1943."Copy Mr Harry for information and attention. WR 10/9/43" written in top left corner in red ink.trams, tramways, events, festival, johnston st -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Australian Service Medal
SW Pacific Clasp awarded to Private Farlow VX 20334 in 2001.The medal is nickel-silver with the Australian Coat of Arms surrounded by the words ‘THE AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MEDAL 1945-1975’ on the obverse. The reverse has a Federation Star with space for recipient’s details. The ribbon has central stripes of yellow and green, flanked by navy blue, khaki and light blue stripes from the Australia Service Medal 1939-45.VX 20334 FL Farlow The Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 -
Murrumbeena Cricket Club
Photograph, Aerial photograph of Murrumbeena Park, c. 1945
Aerial photograph of Murrumbeena Park c. 1945murrumbeena, murrumbeena cricket club, cricket, cricket clubs, parks and reserves -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Newspaper - WW2, 15 August 1945
WW2 Newspaper sold in Melbourne in August 1945 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - AIRCRAFT LANDING PADDLES, Penman & Morrison, 1943
Two identical Paddles - wood, brown, square shaped with wooden handle. Round dark glass disc in centre insert.Penman & Morrison 1943 D!Dpasschendaele barracks trust, aircraft landing paddles, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Erich Weigold, 1943
B&W photo of Erich Weigold, one of the Templer families who came from Palestine. 1943 in left hand bottom cornerweigold family -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, 1943
303 rifle parts coverWoods Mfg Co Ltd 1943 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Italy Star, abt 1945
The Italy Star was granted for operational service on land in Sicily or Italy at any time during the campaign from the capture of Pantellaria on 11 June 1943 until 8 May 1945, the date of the end of active hostilities in Europe. Eligibility The Italy Star is awarded for operational service in the Italy Campaign from 11 June 1943 to 8 May 1945. Operational service in the Aegean, Dodecanese, Greece and Yugoslavia after 11 June 1943, in Sicily up to 17 August 1943, in Sardinia up to 19 September 1943 and in Corsica up to 4 October 1943. The Medal The Italy Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Italy Star'. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse. The Ribbon The Italy Star ribbon has stripes of green, white stripes and red, these being the national colours of Italy.Full size & miniature Italy StarRecipient not engravedmedal, italy star -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBONS WW2, Post 1945
Spare set of service ribbons relating to R J TYRER V150812. Refer Cat No 1813.5 for his service details.WWII Service Ribbons: .1) 1939-1945 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) War Medal 1939-1945 .4) Australian Service Medal ribbons, service ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Blackburn and Mitcham Reporter, 1945
Issue dated 27 April 1945 and photocopy of 2 1/2 pages of 29 June 1945, covering Nunawading, Doncaster, Mitcham, Templestowe and BlackburnIssue dated 27 April 1945 and photocopy of 2 1/2 pages of 29 June 1945, covering Nunawading, Doncaster, Mitcham, Templestowe and BlackburnIssue dated 27 April 1945 and photocopy of 2 1/2 pages of 29 June 1945, covering Nunawading, Doncaster, Mitcham, Templestowe and Blackburnshire of doncaster and templestowe, blackburn, mitcham, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate of Discharge, 4/10/1945 12:00:00 AM
Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town.Served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town, served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3.Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town.Served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3town, jack eric, australian imperial forces, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1945?
Yields information about one of the first two maximum traction bogie trams in Ballarat in October 1945 after it had been repainted for use in Ballarat by the SEC and the Lake / depot area at the time.Black and white photograph of SEC No. 15 in Wendouree Parade just to the south of St. Aidans Drive. Photo taken looking south with the trolley pole to the camera in the raised position. Appears to be a new trolley rope. Tram has destination of "Gardens via Drummond Nth". Possibly taken soon after receipt and repainting in Ballarat in 1945. "The Ballarat Tramways" notes that No. 15 arrived in Ballarat October 1945 and was renumbered to No. 36 in 1953. Print made by John Phillips c1995. Print used in the interpretation panel at Gardens Loop - believed to be an SEC photo. 2135.1 - as above by wider to the left, shows more the lake. Added 13/4/2009. See The Ballarat Tramways. Additional large print added 21/3/2021.2135.1 - on rear "Delivered from Melbourne in 1945" "Car 15, renumbered 36 in 1953 in order to consolidate the bogie cars from car 34 onwards." and "William F Scott:" address label.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, bogie trams, tram 15 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
DVD (2 discs), Sea Power Centre - Australian Department of Defence, The History of the Royal Australian Navy, 2013
Vol 1 - Episode 1 1788 -1918 Genesis Episode 2 - In all Respects Ready Vol 2 - 1919 - 1945 - Episode 1 - Between two wars, Episode 2 - The world ablaze, Episode 3 - Banzai Volume 1 1778 - 1918 Volume 2 1919 - 1945 Plastic sleeves, with naval pictures on cover.australian navy -
Hume City Civic Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Victory Celebration
This is a newspaper clipping describing the date that Japan officially surrendered in World War 2 and what happened in Sunbury from morning until the wee small hours of the next day. This article was published in the Sunbury News on 15 August 1945.This is a newspaper clipping from the Sunbury News dated 15 August 1945 under the heading Victory Celebration.Victory Celebrationsunbury news office, sunbury news, world war 2, boardman eric, aitken kathleen, memorial hall, gilchrist hugh, 1940s -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Leaflet, Primitive Art Exhibition, 1943
Dr. Leonhard Adam studied both anthropology and jurisdiction as a young manCream coloured sheet advertising an exhibition of primitive art in 1943. Brown and black printThis was my first sketch of the cover of the ?? L Adamww2 camp 2, documents, pamphlet -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Textile - Costume and Accessories, 1943
North Western Woollen Mills became Norwellan Textiles then AUNDEGrey Blanket. Pink Blanket Stitch Both Ends. – Woollen Mills (Norwellan) 1943stawell clothing material -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Cigarette case, Circa1942
This cigarette case was made from the plexiglass windscreen of a Japanese Mitsubishi Zero aircraft. Whilst its maker is unknown, its inscription, “Tarakan May 1st 1945” suggests that it was created during the Battle of Tarakan. Tarakan was a small, oil-rich island off the coast of Borneo which in 1945 was held by the Japanese. The battle, code named Operation Oboe One, began when Australian forces landed on May 1st 1945, and continued until June 21st. 240 Australians died during the conflict. The term ‘Trench art’ describes objects made from the debris and by-products of warfare. Reasons for making trench art varied, from creating mementos of battles to passing time or mitigating the effects of warfare. This object has historic significance at a national level due to its association with World War Two. As an example of trench art, it makes an important contribution to our understanding of Australian soldiers’ experience of the war. This object is an example of skilled craftsmanship and has artistic and aesthetic significance due to its detailed engraving of a beach scene. Unlike the majority of trench art, which was made from used ordnance, it is made from the windscreen of a Mitsubishi Zero aircraft and therefore is comparatively rare.Cigarette Case made from the windscreen of a Japanese Zero aircraft"Tarakan May 1st 1945" "A-F-B" Engraved beachcigarette, tarakan, windscreen, japan, australia, united states, netherlands, beach -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 18/05/45
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945 in which Allen tells his mother about visiting with his father and aunt. This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page letter (0310.A1-A2) written in 1945 on beige blank paper in black ink and envelope (0310.B)Envelope: "Mrs S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 O0cean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia" Two postage stamps in the top right corner.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, melbourne, family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - medals, c 1945
Medals awarded to Alwyn Terrance Till during 1939- 1945 war.1.1939- 45 Imperial Star, navy red and blue ribbon 'A. Till' 2.1939-45 France & Germany star red blue & white ribbon. 'A.Till' 3.1939-45 Defence medal green red & black ribbon 4. 1939-45 'Australian service medal' mentioned in dispatches, navy, red beige & pale blue ribbon. 5. 1939-45 War medal navy red & white ribbon.l 6. photo of Alwyn Till. 7. photo of Alwyn Tills' grave. 8. plaque..1 1939--1945 Imperial Star, Bronze star, crown over G R 1V.The 1939-1945 Star engraved around. Ribbon with dark blue, red & pale blue stripes. A.Till on back of medal .2 1939--1945. France & Germany Star. Bronze star .crown on top with GR1V in middle. 'The France & Germany Star' around edge. Dark blue white & red ribbon. A.Till 410756 on back.|3. 1939--1945. Defence Medal, round silver coloured medal with King George 1V profile. George .1VS:V1G BR MN REX F.D IND IMP around edge. The defence medal printed underneath coat of arms. Orange black & green ribbon. 'A.Till 410756 outside edge'. 4. Australia Service Medal mentioned in dispatches. Round silver coloured medal with King George V1 in profile wearing crown. 'George IVS ViDG BROMN REX ET INDIA IMP' around edge on front. Australian coat of ar,s on back with 1939-1945. Pale blue, red, beige and dark blue ribbon. 'A.Till 410756', on outside edge. 5. War medal 1939-1945. Silver coloured medal with King George V1 in profile on front 'George IVS G BR,OMN,REX ET INDIAE IMP around edge. 1939-1945 and lion on back. A.Till 410756 around outside edge. 6. Photograph of Alwyn Till in uniform. RAAF.|7. Coloured photograph of Alwyn Till grave at Hotton war cemetery in Belgium.|8. Metal bronze coloured plaque--Alwyn Terrence Till 1921-1944. Son of Sydney and Evelyn Till. Brother of Alison Till.numismatics, medals - military, photography, photographs / slides / film -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - LIFE VEST, C.1941 - 45
Mae west vest given to A.R (Dave) GROAT 2nd AIF at the Tarakan landings in 1945 by an American. Refer Cat No 457 for his service details.8 float sections, mae west vest marked on rear top "mae west" from an American to D. Groat 1945.maritime technology - survival equipment, mae west, -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Magazine - 20 Light Horse magazine 1945
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.Rare copy of Regimental magazine published on return from overseas service WW11Regimental magazine of the 20th Pioneer Battalion AIF prepared and published following the Unit's return from Dutch New Guinea, and change of title from 20th Motor Regiment in 1945.. Sixty- Six pages, stapled at edge.In ink along bound edge page 3 " V.G. Groutsch "20 light horse, motor regiment, pioneer battalion, merauke, magazine, v.g. groutsch -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1946 - 1948
All the photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history.(.1) Sepia tone photo with 2 soldiers standing. The taller on the right is F.W.(Dinky) Dean as a young soldier. (.2) Sepia tone photo with 5 soldiers in a street. F Dean is 2nd man from the right. (.3) Sepia tone photo with a shield showing a scroll at the top and bottom relating to “HQ Coy 65 Aust INF BN”. (.4) B & W photo showing a soldier standing besides a military vehicle, F Dean. (.5) B & W photo with a “U” shaped building in gardens being the “Lavarack Club” . (.6) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on a concrete wall, F Dean with camera. (.7) B & W photo showing 3 soldiers, 2 at rear, 1 in front being F Dean. (.8) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on boxes, soldier on the right is F Dean. (.9) B & W photo with 2 soldiers standing and one seated against a sign “WO’s and Sgt’s Mess”. (.10) B & W photo showing 4 soldiers sitting around a table having a drink, 2nd from the right is F Dean. (.11) B & W photo with 2 soldiers in shorts standing in front of a Jeep. (.12) Sepia tone photo showing a large group of soldiers in Battle Dress 4 rows deep, building and a hill in the background. (.11) On rear in pen, “Dad Kelly and remember Harry Woodward, taken 1945 at Morotai”photography, military, bcof -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED RAAF, 1945
Belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service history.RAAF peaked cap. Dark blue with black leather band around brim and blackened brass RAAF badge on front."Made in Australia 1945"uniforms-raaf, costume-male-headwear, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - BATTERY, LEAD ACID, c. 1945
RAF Lead acid battery accumulator, type D 12 V 25 AH. Black with lid of bakelite construction fitted to battery by metal clips. A leather strap is fitted for carrying. There are two labels inside on the terminals. "April 1945 W"battery, lead acid, raaf -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd, Tropical Warfare (Aust), 1945
Soft covered booklet providing junior commanders with practical methods of fighting the Japanese in the tropics - covering subjects such as vegetation, hygiene & sanitation, tactics and jungle craft etcPamphlet No 2 1945world war 2, jungle training, japanese -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter, 1945
Silver cigarette lighter issued to Sapper G.W. Skidmore, No. 39570 when he enlisted in 1968.1945 D...Dcigarette lighter, gordon skidmore -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, R. Priester, Pte. Albert Stiles, 1945
Portrait of Private Albert John Stiles, internment camp 1.Khaki and brown pencil and water colour sketch of man in Army uniform with dagger like weapon and part of a rifle. Bullet belt over one shoulder.R. Priester 1945 private albert john stiles, r. priester, internment camp artists -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Newspaper Extract, The Euroa Gazette, September, 1943
Four page copy of original Euroa Gazette for 28th September 1943. Included in papers of Frank Lebbell Frost. On last page handwritten note "Football" Note: page 3 contains rainfall data for Euroa dating from 1883 to 1943euroa gazette, 1943, newspaper, frost, beechworth honey -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 05/01/45
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945 which depicts his time spent in Melbourne and meeting with his father.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page letter (0309.A1-A2) written in 1945 on blank beige-white paper with blue ink with envelope (0309.B).Envelope: "Mrs S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W" written in blue ink across the middle. Seven postage stamps line the top right hand corner of the envelope.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Grade 3, Graham Street School, Andrew Fisher, 1945
Photo Grade 3, Graham Street School 1945education - primary schools, lois daley, graham street state school, port melbourne primary school