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Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Shipway's Apparatus, Circa 1916
... World War I... was used during World War 1 and continued to be used through... to World War 2. Reduction of shock for patients who had experienced ...Recognising that warmed ether was less irritating to the airway and patients receiving it were less likely to experience shock, Francis Shipway developed the Shipway's apparatus which was used during World War 1 and continued to be used through to World War 2. Reduction of shock for patients who had experienced trauma was crucial to their later recovery, particularly during war times. This example of the Shipway's apparatus also has the facility for administering chloroform.A triangular metal stand with two glass jars sitting in a metal tub and a green metal jar that looks like a thermos, also sitting in a metal tub. A metal pole has been screwed into the centre point of the stand, with a circular top to act as a handle. One of the jars has a rubber stopper in the neck with metal tubing attached to the stopper. The other glass jar has a metal screw top with a dropper spout. The two glass jars are connected via red rubber tubing. The apparatus has been sectioned in parts to show the inner mechanisms.Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to metal bath: SHIPWAY'S APPARATUS •Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to metal bath: ETHER VAPORISER •Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to metal bath: THERMOS WITH HOT WATER •Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to glass bottle: CHLOROFORM VAPORIZER •Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to metal connector: TO AIR BELLOWS •Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to tube in thermos: DELIVERY TUBE •Moulded into base of thermos: THERMOSshipway, world war i, warmed ether, endotracheal, chloroform -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile - Circular shot silk throw or shawl, Nineteenth Century
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Rust coloured oval, pure silk throw or shawl. The fabric is very fine and decorative rather than functional. There are no joins in the fabric as it is made of one piece. Its cultural provenance is unclear.table cloths, table covers, shawls, throws -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Manila de Manton, 1900-1930
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Large black silk fringed shawl (aka piano shawl) that incorporates large areas of pink embroidery. table cloths, table covers, manton de manilas - piano shawls -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black Silk Embroidered & Fringed Shawl, c.1910
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity.Fitted black silk cape or shawl, joined at the neck, and incorporating embroidery of the same colour. The item includes extensive, double-row fringing. On examination of the piece, it would appear that it was constructed from a Manila de Manton (piano shawl). It has been provisionally dated to either the late-Victorian or Edwardian periods.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, shawls -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - George V Jubilee 1910-1935
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity.White crocheted doily that commemorates the twenty-fifth jubilee year of the reign of George V (1910-35)1910 - 1935 / GEORGE V / JUBILEEdoilies - patriotic, commemorative souvenirs, ephemera, george v -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile - Fragment of Net and Tulle Fabric, 1880s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Length of heavily embroidered tulle with a border detail on three edges and one cut side. The pattern is of flowers and leaves. Machine chain stitch onto net. The floral centres are hand madelace, embroidery, tulle -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace Jabot, 1900s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Net jabot with 3 machine made filet inserts. Edged with machine made tape lacelace, women's clothing, jabots -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace Jabot, 1900s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Coffee coloured smaller and larger frills to wear at the neck. Chemical lace daisies sith the net cut away with a punch. The machine was set precisely to repeat the design with lock stitch and then satin stitch around the edgeslace, women's clothing, jabots -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Linen Waist Band and Lace Drops, 1900s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Curved white cotton band with pin tucked rectangular inset front and back. It curves downward to enable the two bobbin lace panels to hang downwards. Has four crotched buttons. The stiches used are plait stitch, cloth stitch, and mesh stitch.lace, women's clothing -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace and Net Sleeve Cuffs, 1900s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Cotton voile sleeves edged with broderie anglais. In poor condition, may have been removed from another garment. Probably hand worked, it is an example of cut worklace, women's clothing, sleeve cuffs, engageantes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace Collar, 1950s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. White lace gathered onto tape which can then be sewn onto a garmentlace, women's clothing, collars -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace Bow, 1920s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Cream net bow edged with lace, gathered at the centrelace, women's clothing -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace Collar, 1910s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Lace collar attached to the neckline of a garment. It is narrow over the back , widens at the shoulders and tapers down in a triangular shape to a point on either side at the front. lace, women's clothing, collars -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace Collar, 1880s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Cream lace collarlace, women's clothing, collars -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Silk and Lace Scarf, 1900s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Rectangular silk panel edged with lace at either end.lace, women's clothing -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Chemisette, 1900s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. A fine cotton chemisette with collar and front opening edged with tape lace and then edging lacelace, women's clothing, bodices, chemisettes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace Collar, 1870s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Cream collar. Panels of locked stitch lace onto netting are alternated with cut work. The neck edge is bound with fabric to attach the collar to a garment lace, women's clothing, collars -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Sleeve Cuff
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. One of a pair of muslin cuffs as worn by maids. Hand sewn.women's clothing, sleeve cuffs -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Cover note for recount of AIF work in 1941 by Stan Savige, 1973
... World War Two... of the Second World War from Stan Savige's experience.... of the Second World War from Stan Savige's experience. An important link ...A letter from Legatee Stan Poppins to Legacy CEO Ivan Layton in February 1973 explaining how he came by a copy of a letter written by Legatee Stan Savige in 1941. Legatee Poppin's wife was then working in an office that had to pass on the letter to other ex-AIF members and she took a copy of the letter. See 02651 for the contents of the letter which showed aspects of the Second World War from Stan Savige's experience.An important link to Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy.White foolscap paper with black type of a letter from Legatee Stan Poppins to Legacy explaining the copy of Stan's 1941 letter.stan savige, world war two, crete, greece -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Laurel Club - Geelong Legacy, 2000s
... in the 1930s after the death of her father in World War 1. Her husband... in the 1930s after the death of her father in World War 1. Her husband ...A Laurel Club brooch from Geelong Legacy. Laurel Club was a name given by some Legacy clubs to the widows' clubs . The brooch was owned by Margaret Burn who was a junior legatee in the 1930s after the death of her father in World War 1. Her husband served in World War 2 and when he died Margaret joined the Geelong Laurel Club. Her family has donated two photos and the Laurel Badge to Legacy.A brooch signifying membership with a Laurel Club.Gold Legacy emblem on a bar brooch with gold text on blue enamel saying 'Laurel Club. Geelong Legacy'geelong legacy, laurel clubs, margaret burn -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace Collar, 1910s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Cream organdie collar. Machine embroidered with flowers and leaves at the edge of the collar. Trifoils embroidered at the neck edge of the collar. The collar is divided into three panels by two embroidered lines which open into a diamond shape at the outer edgewomen's clothing, lace, collars -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace Bodice, 1930s
... and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War... the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Cream crocheted bodice with pearl buttons. A net band has been attached at the waistline to facilitate the garment being tucked in. There are some machine made elements hand tacked on but the garment is mainly hand made. Most of the garment is diamond mesh with picot. The yoke is crotchet mesh with applied daisy motifs. Large daffodils and daisy motifs are applied to the main body of the garmentlace, women's clothing -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Grand Entertainment by A.I.F. Concert Party, 1946
... the Second World War, Britain appealed for food aid from its... the Second World War, Britain appealed for food aid from its ...Advertisement for an A.I.F. Concert Party, held at St Kilda Town Hall on Sunday 7 April in aid of the Mayor of St Kilda's Food for Britain Appeal. The year is not specified. After the Second World War, Britain appealed for food aid from its Commonwealth allies. Australia gave generously via Food for Britain appeals. The full date of the A.I.F. Concert Party is likely to have been Sunday 7 April 1946.Pink coloured paper printed on one side in blackfood for britain appeal -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Case, Vinyl Record, Hits of the War Years, 1985
... second world war...Vera Lynn was a popular artist during the Second World War... was a popular artist during the Second World War, known for her ...Vera Lynn was a popular artist during the Second World War, known for her wholesome and romantic songs. This record was released on the 40th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and contains twenty songs that were popular during the period, especially with serving troops. Vera Lynn was supposedly fondly referred to as the "Forces' Sweetheart." The record contains the following songs: SIDE ONE 1. (There'll be Bluebirds over) The White Cliffs of Dover 2. Harbour Lights 3. As Time Goes By 4. Beautiful Isle of Somewhere 5. Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart 6. Faraway Places 7. Little Sir Echo 8. Mexican Rose 9. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square 10. Jealousy SIDE TWO 1. It's a Lovely Day To-morrow 2. The Bells of St. Mary's 3. A Little Rain Must Fall 4. The Anniversary Waltz 5. Yours 6. When I Grow Too Old To Dream 7. It's A Sin to Tell A Lie 8. When The Lights Go On Again 9. Drifting And Dreaming 10. We'll Meet AgainThough not rare, as a mass produced product, this record is representative of the music that was well-known during the 1940s both on the home front and by serving troops. Its release as an anniversary edition speaks to the enduring memory of the period and for some community members who lived through the Second World War, has strong social significance and ability to recall memories of the wartime period. Glossy square-shaped card sleeve printed in colour with combination of text and black and white photographs arranged as though a newspaper page. From top left corner: green stripe, red album title, union jack, photograph of a young servicewoman, photograph of the Cliffs of Dover, photograph of St Mary's and various song titles in various serif fonts. Newspaper-style page set behind metal square fencing upon brick fence, simulating a newspaper being sold. Reverse features pastel-toned photograph of Vera Lynn, with smaller collage-style image of the newspaper-style text on front, below which are song titles for Side One and Side Two in a numbered list. vera lynn, music, wartime, second world war, world war ii, world war 2, musicians, anniversary -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Vinyl Record, Hits of the War Years, 1985
... second world war...Vera Lynn was a popular artist during the Second World War... was a popular artist during the Second World War, known for her ...Vera Lynn was a popular artist during the Second World War, known for her wholesome and romantic songs. This record was released on the 40th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and contains twenty songs that were popular during the period, especially with serving troops. Vera Lynn was supposedly fondly referred to as the "Forces' Sweetheart." The record contains the following songs: SIDE ONE 1. (There'll be Bluebirds over) The White Cliffs of Dover 2. Harbour Lights 3. As Time Goes By 4. Beautiful Isle of Somewhere 5. Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart 6. Faraway Places 7. Little Sir Echo 8. Mexican Rose 9. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square 10. Jealousy SIDE TWO 1. It's a Lovely Day To-morrow 2. The Bells of St. Mary's 3. A Little Rain Must Fall 4. The Anniversary Waltz 5. Yours 6. When I Grow Too Old To Dream 7. It's A Sin to Tell A Lie 8. When The Lights Go On Again 9. Drifting And Dreaming 10. We'll Meet AgainThough not rare, as a mass produced product, this record is representative of the music that was well-known during the 1940s both on the home front and by serving troops. Its release as an anniversary edition speaks to the enduring memory of the period and for some community members who lived through the Second World War, has strong social significance and ability to recall memories of the wartime period. Flat disc, black in colour, with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove across diameter. Centre has adhesive paper label bearing information about the songs on each side and artist/copyright information. Label is Mustard yellow to white in ombre fade effect. Centre of disk has round hole through which the disk is attached to a machine. Disc contained within plastic sleeve, fused on three sides.vera lynn, music, wartime, second world war, world war ii, world war 2, musicians, anniversary, phonograph, vinyl record, gramophone record -
National Wool Museum
Spinning Wheel, 18th century or early 19th century
... South Wales during the early years of the Second World War... the early years of the Second World War. Amy's friends would spin ...The spinning wheel was owned by Amy Penfold (donor Jan Dawson's mother) who presumably purchased the spinning wheel in the 1930s at an antiques auction. Amy lent the spinning wheel to her friends who spun (as Amy could not spin herself) In Yass, New South Wales during the early years of the Second World War. Amy's friends would spin lightly scoured semi greasy wool worked into yarn and knitted into particularly warm and water-resistant socks for sailors on minesweepers serving during the Second World War. Jan received the wheel in the early 1960s after her mother past away at which time the wheel was no longer operable. When Jan came to live in Melbourne, she sought the assistance of Spinners and Handweavers who assisted her in creating a new bobbin and restored the broken pieces of the wheel back into working order which we find it in today. With the loom are three bobbins. One bobbin is attached to the loom while of the two loose bobbins; one is a reproduction and one is an original. From these two the differences in construction can be observed. Large 12 spokes pinning wheel finished in dark tinted varnish on wood. Ornate upright posts.Additional two bobbins. One original and slightly damaged other is a reproduction and in excellent condition. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Whittaker BWM
... World War One...World War One British War Medal 1914-1918 awarded to 260268... melbourne Whittaker BWM Medal World War One British War Medal 1914 ...The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive. This was later extended to services in Russia, Siberia and some other areas in 1919 and 1920. Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. Around 110,000 of a bronze version were issued mainly to Chinese, Maltese and Indian Labour Corps. The front (obv or obverse) of the medal depicts the head of George V. The recipient’s service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim.World War One British War Medal 1914-1918 awarded to 260268 Private J Whittaker. Medal is attached to board with thumb tack through ribbon.bwm, medal, world war one, wwi -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Remember Them, 2009
... Victoria war heroes of the Boer War, World Wars One and Two... Victoria war heroes of the Boer War, World Wars One and Two ...This book gives details of the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, war memorials and monuments in suburbs and towns and cities around Victoria and descriptions of the lives of some Victoria war heroes of the Boer War, World Wars One and Two, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.This book is of some local interest as it contains information on war memorials and war heroes in Warrnambool and other district localities. It will be useful for research This is a hard cover book with a multi-coloured paper dust jacket with an image of a soldier on the front and yellow and white lettering. The book is red-coloured with white lettering on the spine. Cover – A Guide to Victoria’s Wartime Heritage – Remember Themmelbourne shrine of rememberance, war history, warrnambool -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Hat
... changed its role to infantry during World War Two (1939-45.... The regiment changed its role to infantry during World War Two (1939-45 ...Head gear of the 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment. This regiment was raised post-World War One (1914-18) with headquarters at Seymour Victoria and depots in towns in the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern New South Wales. The regiment changed its role to infantry during World War Two (1939-45) and served in Dutch New Guinea, It was the only light horse of the militia period to serve outside Australian territory during WWII.Representative of the headgear complete with emu plumes and regimental badge of an historic Australian Light Horse regiment which existed between 1920 and 1945.Khaki fur felt slouch hat with emu plumes, seven fold puggaree and bronze 20th Australian Light Horse bat badge with red felt backing.hat, plumes, 20th light horse -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope
... Street Wangaratta by soldiers during the second world war... the second world war. This one is from Private Peter Alan ANDERSON VX ...One of several letters sent to Mrs M MacDonald of Grey Street Wangaratta by soldiers during the second world war. This one is from Private Peter Alan ANDERSON VX 33905 Born 17/2/1910 Enlisted 21/2/1941 Served with 2/24th and 2/29th Battalions Prisoner of War - B Force / Japanese Died 25/2/1945 due to illness in Borneo - Labuan Memorial Malaya - POW No 282 Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with censor stamp and stickerTop left - By air mail Left side - AIF Censor stamp and sticker along fold "Opened by Censor" Right side - Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Rear VX33905 Pte P Anderson R.O.D A.I.F Malaya ww2, pow, private peter alan anderson vx 33905, 2/24th batt, 2/29th batt