Item relates to Reginald Charles ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer 3627.5 for his service history.Certificate of Service and discharge from the RAAF re R.C.Allardice No 418577. Four pages folded, light blue cardboard, details in ink re rankings, units, postings from 23.5.1942 until 23.3.1944 when he is then appointed to a Commission.raaf, service details, next of kin, world war 2

This photo appeared in the Lakes Post 26 October 1994, p29Black and white photograph inside Bellevue Motel complex, showing the stairway up to the walkway leading over the driveway to the motel units. The main entrance to reception and notice boards on ground level under the walkway. Lakes Entrance Victoriamotels, local history

.1) The first medal on the left is the BEM. There are 9 clasps denoting overseas service and 3 clasps denoting Long Service. Francis William (Dinky) Dean enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX93960 on 16.12.43 age 18 years. He went on to serve with the 2nd/2nd Pioneers in the islands ending up on Morotai at wars end. At the end of 1945 while still overseas 3 new Battalions were formed for service wth BCOF in Japan. They were the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s made up from 3 Aust Divisions 6th, 7th and 9th. Frank was one of the first to sign up in the 65th Bn with same Regt No. They moved to Japan in early 1946. While still in Japan in 1947 there was a period called the Interim Army while the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s were designated 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bn’s R.A.R, Aust Regular Army. His Regt No changed to 3742 and the 65th became the 1st Batt of the R.A.R. He then served with 1 RAR in Korea 7.4.52 to 28.2.53, 3.3.54 to 24.3.56. Malaya during the Emergency/ Confrontation Oct 1959 to Oct 1961. Vietnam 1.6.65 to 7.6. 66, 18.3.68 to 11.2.69. Malaya 1969-70. Frank was discharged from the Army on 19.12.1975 with the rank of Quarter Master Sergeant with a total of 32 years service. He was the longest serving member of 1 RAR, he had a final posting to RMC prior to discharge. BEM (British Empire Medal) For service in Korea. BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan) RAR ( Royal Australian Regiment) RMC (Royal Military College Duntroon) In 2004 Frank was the guest of honour at the new Coral Lines Lavarack Barracks Townsville, a street was named “Dean drive” after him. Frank passed away on 11.2.2005 age 79 years. .1) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (16) re F.W Dean BEM. .2) Name badge - battalion badge for unit associations. Black plastic backing with pin, black name on gold background. .2) "Frank Dean 1RAR"numismatics, medals, military, badges, metalcraft

Newspaper article: Units vote sparks row, Diamond Valley News, 8 April 1998, Nillumbik Council meeting discussed application for 7 double-storey attached units development at block from 1151 Main Road to Railway Road. Newspaper article: Units go-ahead as decision reversed, Diamond Valley News, 29 April 1998, Nillumbik Council discussed proposed developments at 1151 Main Road and 30 Swan Street. main road, eltham, property, houses, natalie woodley, robert marshall, marg jennings, john graves, lex de man, 30 swan street eltham, railway road eltham

ALBERT WILLIAM MALLOY No 428333 RAAF. He enlisted on 10.10.1942 aged 29 years 6 months. During training he was posted to 8 differant units and rose through the ranks from Airman Pilot to W/O on 26.2.1945. Finally embarked from Cairns for New Guinea with No 8 Communications Unit on 7.4.1945, granted a Commission as Pilot Officer (P/O) on 1.7.1945, disembarked Townsville 21.11.1945, discharged from the RAAF on 14.12.1945. No 8 Communication Unit. There were 13 RAAF communication Units during WW2 which provided support roles including transport, supplying isolated Garrisons and support training. No 8 operated in New Guinea from 4.11.1943 to 4.3.1946.Blue wooden rectangular photographic frame with gilded interior & coloured photo of Pilot Officer ALBERT WILLIAM MALLOY RAAF No 428333.On white label: “Pilot Officer ALBERT WILLIAM MALLOY RAAF No 428333” Donor: Yvonne Padfield.photography- photographs, military history - airforce, raaf, malloy

The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) is the Corps within the Australian Army concerned with supply and administration, as well as the demolition and disposal of explosives and salvage of battle-damaged equipment. The Corps contains clerks, operator supplies (including q-store staff, warehouse staff and food technicians), petroleum operators, parachute riggers and ammunition technicians. Members of the Corps are nicknamed Roaches. Unlike other Corps within the Australian Army, there are no longer any RAAOC specific units, instead RAAOC sub-units sit within mixed units such as Combat Service Support Battalions (CSSBs) or Force Support Battalions (FSBs). RAAOC is also responsible for clerks and quartermaster store staff in all Australian Army Units.Circa 1953 to 1960. Associated with the supply chain and equipment resourcing within The Royal Australian Army. Gold and silver chrome hat corps badge. The reverse has two pin points that a stud affixes to so as to secure to a hat or cap. The top of the badge has a crown shape and the bottom is curved. There is corps writing on the badge at the bottom and surrounding sides : "Royal Australian Army Ordinance Corps". Royal Australian Army Ordinance Corps. 1953 to 1960 raaoc corps hat badge, royal australian army ordinance corps, raaoc

Sydney James Davidson enlisted on 18.8.1914 age 19 years 4 months in E Coy 8th Bn AIF. Embarked for Eygpt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, reported missing then WIA 25.4.1915, GSW left foot, rejoin unit 24.8.1915, hospital with Appendicitis 18.11.1915, rejoin unit 28.1.1916, embark for France 26.3.1916, transfer to 6th Field Ambulance 26.4.1916, appointed Driver 1.3.1917, WIA 4.10.1917 GSW Right leg, rejoin unit 3.1.1918, hospital Influenza 16.7.1918, rejoin unit 22.7.1918, embark for Australia 24.9.1918, discharged from the AIF 8.4.1919. He also had pre War Service in the 73rd Infantry under the 1895 quota re conscription.Yellow metal medallion with crown at top. Central motif is missing.Underneath crown: “ANZAC” Around outside: “HE ANSWERED HIS COUNTRY'S CALL” Rear: “Presented to No 541, DVR S DAVIDSON for duty nobley done, AIF Abroad 1914-18”shire, duty done

The 5 Bn Inf. was the Bendigo Militia Unit immediately after Federation.This is two sheets of paper when folded and bound with three staples, provides 8 pages. It has adverts, stories, editorials and a large article about citizen forces Tattoo one night. Also articles about a Boer War Memorial fundraiser.newspaper, pre-ww1, militia, bendigo

Albert Edward Corrie VX 47191. 6th Div. Postal Unit.1. Black and white photograph - 4 uniformed men. 2. Black and white photograph - 3 uniformed men. 3. Black and white photograph - 4 uniformed men with mailbags.1. George Wood, Bill Johnson, Tom Shepherd, Tow Ward. 2. Henry Schablon, Harry Spellman. 3. Henry Schablon, Harry Spellman, Jack Griffiths and myself (Albert Corrie?)photographs, ww2, postal unit

Plan of Strata Subdivision at 50 Hume Street Greensborough for 7 units.An example of hard copy subdivision plans from the Greensborough area. Mainly from the Shire of Diamond Valley era (1964-1994).Plan (2 sheets) mounted on heavy card.Stamped and handwritten Council permissions, dates and other details.subdivision plan

Plan of Strata Subdivision at 6 Wattle Drive Watsonia for 6 units.An example of hard copy subdivision plans from the Greensborough area. Mainly from the Shire of Diamond Valley era (1964-1994).Plan (3 sheets) mounted on heavy card.Stamped and handwritten Council permissions, dates and other details.subdivision plans, wattle drive watsonia

Wayne Muir was a former head of the University of Ballarat Aboriginal Education UnitMounted and framed photograph of Wayne Muir in academic regaliawayne muir, education, aboriginal, aboriginal education centre

Shirley Morgan was the Manager of the Aboriginal Education Unit when this brochure was produced. Two copies of a black covered booklet aimed at encouraging indigenous students to study at university.aboriginal education centre, aborigines, aboriginal employment

The photo shows a view of the WW2 Z Special Unit's headquarters in Cairns.Z Special Unit and its operations were kept secret during WW2 and such photos may be rare.Sepia photograph On back: "House on the Hill" Cairns 1944 ZESz special unit - house on the hill - headquarters - cairns - world war 2

502 Room 1 Unit 2 1975 Teacher Len Hunterstawell

Walkley, Rupert John Service Number: 8063 Unit 29th ASC 1/ 130 Myself and Jack Walkley round the Assie snow balling 2/ unmarked

Shooting competition was conducted annually between all units of the 3rd Division.Study of citizen soldiers in 1970s.Black and white photograph of three soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles being presented with the 3rd Division Rifle Shooting trophy by commander 3rd Division Brigadier J E Barry, c.1977. From left: Corporal Laughton, Corporal R McDonald, Lance Corporal G Ranfatel.3rd division, barry j e major general, shooting

clocks were presented as parting gifts to signify someones time at the unit Dome style clock, plastic workings. Presented by SGT W.P Block 14 Dec 1988. Prestige Quartz plastic cover all round ring on top Diameter 190Presented by SGT W.P Block 14 Dec 19885/6 rvr

Troy weight is a system of units of mass that originated in 15th-century England.Assorted ounce brass apothecaries weights x 6 - 3 oz, 2 oz, 1 oz 1/2 oz. on red felt stand.weights, weighing instruments

Rowing trophy won in 1938 by anticedent unit of 5/6 RVRSmall, Art deco silver trophy with two, double tiered handles on long ornate stem. Engraved on obverse United Services Regatta 1938\Championship Eights Won By 6th Battalion Bow CPL M Stokoe 2 Pte M.J. Fakhry 3.Pte D.B.Tudehope. 4. Capt H.E. Wright 5. Pte T.D. Nuendorf 6.Pte k.q. nUENDORF 7.Pte H. Gunnerson Str Sgt F.F. Knowles Cox Capt H.E. Comporl Coach Capt T.F.Davies6th battalion, interwar, trophy, rowing

Buff coloured letter dated 11th March 1965, stating the Council has "decided that as a fitting climax to the ceremony of conferring upon the Unit (Royal Engineers 3 Division) the Freedom of Entry to Ringwood, a Ball be held at the Unit's depot in Dublin road, Ringwood east, on the night of the ceremony - that is, the 27th March next" Proceeds to the appeal for erection of the proposed Maroondah Cojmmunity Hospital. Invitation signed by B.J. Hubbard, Mayor - City of Ringwod Note: At the time of cataloguing (May 2024), no photos of the Ball have been found, nor any reference to the Ball in local newspapers. Ref A/1/9, Town Hall, Ringwood

Item in he collection of John Eric Wiles VX 16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Plaque wood with red background, centre has crown gold & red, rising sun in gold, unit colour patch over, grey outer with brown over red inner, boomerang in black with inscription in gold, clip on rear for hanging.On boomerang, “2/7th Aust INF BN”plaques, association, 2/7th bn, wiles

Photostat copy of The War Graves of the British Empire listing Australians who are buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Poperinghe, Belgium. 58 pages total with brief history each person, name, rank, unit, date of death & next of kin.books-military, war graves, empire