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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Baexem in the Time of Zeppelin to Atom Bomb
Book was written by Harry Schroen and tells the story of life in Holland under Nazi occupation during WW2.Soft covered cream book with black illustration of zeppelin, atom bom and church on front cover. Also title. Back cover plain.zeppelin, atom bomb, harry schroen, nazi occupation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Bern Brent, Thirty Years by Bern Brent, 2009
Memories of Dunera boy Bern Brent and his internment at Camp 2 Tatura and life after WW2.Spiral bound soft cover. 335 pages. Black and white and colour photos. Large print.dunera boy, bern brent, camp 2 internees, memories of an internee -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album, Photos My Boy
Nothing known but would have been used for photographs of Servicemen in WW2 by their families. Never been used.Brown cardboard, striped light and dark cord threaded through 2 holes at end.photos my boy, ww2 servicemen -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - Photograph - copy, The Young Girl by Bruno Simon, 1940's
Bruno Simon, German,Italian, Jewish refugee interned Australian WW2 8th Employment Co. AMFPhotographed copy of Bruno Simon and one of his sculptures entitled "The Young Girl".photography, sculptures, bruno simon, internment camp sculptors -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Wilhelm Kuebler and family
Photograph of Wilhelm Kuebler and his second family. Wilhelm as an internee in Camp 3 at Rushworth during WW2.Black and white photograph of a man, woman and children posing in front of a backdrop shrubs. Man and woman and two children sitting, two boys and girl standing. Photograph has been laminated.Wilhelm Kuebler the artist, with his second family, children of both marriages, in Waldheim, Palestine. Computer image created by Horst Blaich, Bayswater 3153. Tel.: (03) 9720 2658 October 2001 round emblem underneath with side on head. Around the edge: Albert Blaich Family Archive 1970-2000wilhelm kuebler, camp 3 rushworth -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Sisters Trix Moore and Vi Elliott
Sisters Trix Moore and Vi Elliott were AWAS sisters at Tatura Internment Group during WW2.Black and white photograph of two AWAS Sisters, in uniform, standing together with a hut directly behind them. sister trix moore, sister vi elliott, awas, tatura internment group -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Services and Sacrifice, 1957
Written to detail history of murchison RSL. Includes history of POW Camps, WW2 in district near MurchisonWhite plasticised cover. Blue lettering. RSL logo in centrepow camps ww2, books, history, local, military -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Army Education Journal, SALT, 23/11/1942
Educational Journal published and distributed free fortnightly to Australian and Allied troops during WW2 1941-1946Small grey and red journal with photograph of male soldier wearing turban.Vol 5 No 6 23 Nov, 1942salt, army journal, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Army Education Journal, SALT, 30/8/1943
Educational Journal published and distributed free fortnightly to Australian and Allied troops during WW2 1941-1946Small red and purple journal with sketch of a soldier and sailor on front cover.Vol 6 No 13 30 Aug, 1943salt, army journal, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Army Education Journal, SALT, 27/9/1943
Educational Journal published and distributed free fortnightly to Australian and Allied troops during WW2 1941-1946Small red and blue journal with sketch of a soldier in a slouch hat holding two fingers up.Vol 7 No 2 27 Sept, 1943 Special Second Birthday Issuesalt, army journal, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, 2/24 Battalion, c1940
Group photograph of the 2/24 Infantry Battalion Headquarters Company soldiers who served during WW2The Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in June 1940 and known as Wangaratta's Own.Black plastic frame containing reproduced black and white photograph of soldiers formed in five rows. Soldiers are numbered with most names listed top left and below.2/24th Inf Bn Headquarters Company2/24 battalion, ww2, wangaratta's own -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Audio Tape, Olav Schappacher, 1989
interview with Olav Schappacher, member of Vienna Boys Choir - restrained in Australia during WW2. Leader was interned.audio tapeInterview by Clive Starkolav schappacher, vienna boys choir -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, M Fish, 1970 c
Kalimna West was a thriving community 1900 to WW2 many farmers growing vegetables for local and Melbourne marketsColour photograph of derelict settlers home and out buildings Kalimna Road Kalimna West Victoriawaterways -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Returned from Active Service badge
Issued to returned service personnel following WW2. This badge can be worn on the left lapel in civilian clothes.Brass badge in shape of a diamond. Each of the services are represented in the badge, Wings of Airforce, anchor for Navy & rising-sun for Army, with a crown in the centre.Around base: Returned From Active Service. Reverse side: A 1506returned service, badge -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Munition, Trench Art
Pair of 6 PDR brass cartridge cases of WW2 vintage. These were manufactured in Britain and are a version used by Naval weapons. These used cartridge cases are examples of trench art which have been embossed with bird and flower symbols. These have been made into flower vases. these were manufactured during the 1940s. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Memorabilia - Framed
Geoffrey Ronald COOK Certificate of Discharge; Photograph of himself in uniform; a set of 4 WW2 Medals; 1 x only colour patch; I x Chevron blue years of service; 1x set of gold Chevrons; 2x New Guinea coins (with hole in centre); Pencil drawing of Map - Msecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph board - Framed Burma Railway, "Ballarat Connection"
4 x photos two of WW2 era forced labours, two photos 1 of old rail engine and 1 of current train on old rail cutting. 1 x piece of sleeper and rail line spike.Brief history of Alex Bell of Ballarat. Donation plague from Selkirk Group of Comsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Mont De Lancey
Container - Anzac Biscuit Tin, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2019
This Unibic Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit tin is one of a series produced in 2014 to commemorate 100 years 1914 - 2014 of World War 1, focusing on the Victoria Cross, The Anzac Biscuit Story and The RSL Story. The included paper sheet explains the Victoria Cross in full detail. The RSL and Modern Baking Pty Ltd in Broadmeadows provided this product.A medium sized rectangular Limited Edition green and gold lidded Anzac Biscuit Tin with an old brown and grey toned photograph image of soldiers of the 5th Division in a motor car. The lettering for the tin is stamped in red and white at the top of the lid with Limited Edition in gold. At the bottom of the tin is written - Australian 5th Division 500g including a gold coloured embossed Rising Sun Badge. There is a brief explanation about the 5th Divisional Motor Car's location on one side of the tin as well as an explanation of the meaning of the Rising Sun Badge on the other side. The back of the tin has information about The Anzac Biscuit Story and a recipe. Inside the tin there is a folded brochure about the seven 2019 Limited Edition Tins that were available at the time.As stated above there is the name of the tin 'Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit' with details of the tin's meaning for the Australian 5th Division. '500g Net' All of the tin has information about the soldiers who served in WW1 and WW2 and the relevance of the Anzac Spirit and biscuits.war, world war 1, world war 2, containers, tins, commemorative tins, rsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS
.1) The Soldier would be WW1 given the Chevrons on his arm. .2) The Soldier appears to be more like WW2.Black and white photographs of two Soldiers in Formal pose. 1. Soldier George Wilson in uniform sitting in a formal pose. Portrait shape. He is wearing 3 chevrons for overseas service on his right arm. 2. Soldier Bob Wilson in uniform in formal pose in chest and head shot and portrait shape and signed on bottom right corner, 1. On the back written,”Uncle George Wilson, Nana Spencers Brother”. 2.On front right corner signed "Sincerely Yours, Bob". On back written "Nana Spencer's brother, Bob Wilson". ww1, photographs, bob wilson, george wilson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - CAP, PEAKED
German peaked cap worn by members of the Waffen SS. Pattern appears to be for officers in WW2 circa 39-45.Green felt hat with silver edges. front of cap has silver eagle carrying a Swaztika. Middle portion is felt, 6 cm wide and emblem of a skull and bones in silver at front. Two strands of silver braided rope attaching to front half from plastic studs at ear points. Peak is hard black plastic and green on inside. Inside lining is black cotton material with brown leather around middle.german uniform, peaked cap, ww2, waffen ss -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - BUTTERFLY WAIST BELTS, FRAMED, 1941 - 1945
Made from selection of butterfly wings and cellophane from cigarette packets during WW2 on islands near Australia.Wooden frame, green felt lining, glass top contains; 1. Belt, shades of brown, cream hat shaped shell ends. 2. Belt, orange and cream, brown ends.souvenir, belts, framed item -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, 1946 - 50
The photos relate to William H Owen and service with BCOF in Japan post WW2. Refer back to Cat No 4310P..1) Photo showing a parade of soldiers. .2) Photo showing two soldiers in a field. .3) .4) Two photos slightly different showing four soldiers at some type of sentry post.photographas, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Jan RUFF-O’HERNE, Fifty Years of Silence, 2008
“FIFTY YEARS OF SILENCE” The extraordinary memoir of a war rape survivor “ from Dutch colonial Melanesia during ww2 Soft cover book Soft cover- cardboard, red white and cream print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration black and white photograph of a woman, background red and white flag 214 pages, paper, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, maps and sketches books, autobiography, prisoners, ww 2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, c.1915
Bert HEWSTON, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.Four x black & white photos presumable taken by Bert HEWSTON during his war experience. .1) Group of Kaffir women & children. .2) Band playing onboard the ship Wandilla, conveying Bert to Europe. .3) Band playing on Avon River, Durrington. .4) 2 x uniformed soldiers. All different sizes.photography-photographs, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, POSTCARDS WW1, C. WW1 era
Refers to Bert HEWSTON Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.Hard covered photo album containing postcards of tourist attractions in UK, greeting cards, etc. Towards the back are post cards of troops in Europe c.WWI. Encased in linen dust cover embroidered in greens & yellow on front. Many cards have messages on them. Wire stapled spine. Dark red card cover. Dark grey pages with slots for affixing cards.On some cards: “Bert”books-albums, documents - post cards, military history - souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS VARIOUS WW2, c.1940 onwards
Herbert Hewston VX71132, refer Cat No 2893.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2..1) Army Driving Licence, folded material covered, brown. .2) Record of Service Book, brown. .3) Demobilization Procedure Book, brown.“HEWSTON H T, VX71132”military history - service records, documents - licences -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - POSTCARDS & GREETING CARDS WW1, c.1913 onwards
Bert HEWSTON, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 and WW2.Collection of 25 greeting cards sent from Europe by Herbert (Bert) HEWSTON to his family. Easter, Christmas, New Year & Birthday cards. They are various sizes.Most signed by “Bert HEWSTON”documents - cards, military history - army/souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTIFICATION TAG, 1941
Frederick George East served WW1 and WW2. Refer 537 medals for service history also 516.7, 538.2.Personnel Identification tag , aluminum, oval shaped with 2 small holes for attachments. inscribed on both sides.Front: "2nd AIF, F. G. East CE Cpt. B3 VX64901" Rear: "P 2147 Wife Rita Sons Ivan and Norman"personal effects - identification, accessory -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal RAAF NCO 166516 J E J Webb, Mid 20th Century
RAAF NCO J E J Webb enlisted in New South Wales and served in the RAAF during WW2The Medal was awarded to RAAF NCO 166516 J E J Webb at the completion of his service1939-1945 Medal, Silver in colour with Red, Blue and White Ribbon not mountedAround the circumfarance of the medal 166516 J E J Webbraaf, ww2, webb -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
AMF Driving Licence VX130386 Spr W M Hammond, Mid 20th Century
This Army Driving Licence was issued to VX130386 Spr W J Hammond, who served with the AIF during WW2.This is the original Driving Licence Issued to Spr W J Hammond.AAF G11 AMF Army Driving Licence, a printed white page attached to cardboard and cloth cover.The Licence is made out to VX130386 Spr W J Hammond.ww2, driving licence, vx130386 w j hammond