These medals were awarded to PM5926 R L Bockholt who served during WW2 with - Navy.These medals are the originals belonging to PM5926 R L Bockholt.2 x Stars - 1939-1945 Star and Pacific Star (gold colour), 2 medals Australian Service Medal and 1939 1945 Medal (Silver colour). The ribbons are no attached to the medals.The silver medals - Australian Service Medal and 1939 1945 Medal are inscribed PM5926 R L Bockholt. The Stars - 1939 - 1945 Star and The Pacific Star are not inscribed.ww2, navy, pm 5926 r l bockholt

Kazenwadel and Decker family groups, Templer Society members and internees in Camp 3 during WW2.Black and white photograph of 6 adults and one youngster held by her father (probably) and in the front seated 4 youngsters and a mother. The group are in front of a Army hut with a path and huts in the background. Each person is identified and include the Kazenwadel and Decker families.on the left hand side the number 205kazenwadel family, decker family, templer society, internees

Used in recorder/accordion recorder band consisting of internees from Camp 3 Tatura in WW2recorder specially made in key of F for Camp 3 recorder/accordion band. The bands on stem of recorder are made from copper pennies. Not currently playablerecorder, musical band, camp 3, internees, wagner, lilo, tatura, thaler, l, !, musical, instruments, wind, handcrafts, woodcarving

Official RAAF Magazine issued fortnightly during WW2 between April 1943 to March 1946In publication since 1942, Wings delivers an informative and entertaining collation of Australia's proud aviation history, the latest aerospace research and technology, aviation industry and military news, encouragement for our junior leaders and engagement with the veteran community.Grey and white magazine with photograph of WREN on a boat at sea.Vol 4 No 5 Dec. 12, 1944 wings, raaf, magazine, ww2

Private Albert Russell was a AMF Garrison member, 17th Battalion at Camp 1 during WW2.Black and white photograph of two photographs of an internee/pow showing height, front view, back view and internment number.V84216camp 1 garrison, 17th garrison battalion, pte albert russell, photograph, people, russell, garrison, sentry box

Some surviving members of the German Raider Kormoran crew in camp 13 Murchison during WW2. Black and white photograph of 8 members of the Kormoran crew in uniform, two in white trousers, standing in front of some tall bushes.kormoran, german raider, camp 13 murchison, kormoran crew, herman ortmann

WW2 items from Alwyn Till donated to Mitcham RSL And now donated to Historical Society.Alwyn Till was born and raised in Mitcham. He was a popular and well respected member of the community especially the Mitcham Anglican church. His father served in WW1 and after Alwyn's death in WW2 his sister and mother venerated his memory by keeping all his effects. The WHS published a history of his service as an airman in 2010..1 cardboard box addressed to Mrs Cook -Mitcham from Dr Lewis, Burwood Rd Auburn.|.2&.3 Navy coloured Warrant Officer cloth badge with British coat of arms|.4 navy blue and white wing badge with ' O'|.5 Navy blue and white wing badge with 'O' with blue wreath embroidered and aluminium backing.|.6 silver coloured Rising Sun ' Sweetheart brooch' with boomerang. Inscribed with Alison. Alwyns' sister.|.7 membership card for Caterpillar Club. F/Sgt. A. Till..|.8 small bronze coloured junior airman badge 'Pelaco Club'.badges (use numismatics), military history, army, containers, commercial, documents, cards, air force, societies, service clubs

Avro Anson twin engine aeroplane was used by the RAAF in Australia prior & during WW2 as a trainerwooden propeller, metal leading edges, paintDRG No. LA 613c1 CHEETAH X; L.H.T.; d.7.33' p.6.96'; H.R. 1293 7; 2/42

This torch was used by German soldiers in the field in WW2. The beam could be adjusted to suit different purposesRectangular honey coloured wooden box with gold clasp, containing the torchWritten instructions inside the lidtorch, lantern, signalling device

Original copy of magazine which was done in the internment camps during WW2. In the possession of Captain MacInnes.Multiple loose pages of typed, drawn and hand written articles, drawings etc with a brown front cover with title and dates in black. Tied together with two holes punched in left side and a piece of cord, threaded through and tied.Behind the fence, Sept 1940 - September 1941behind the fence, captain macinnes, internment camp magazine

First fish finder used in Australia. This technology was developed by the British during WW2 to detect submarinesHistoricalFirst fish finder in Australia - installed on boat 'Maasbanker' in 1968. Simrad SK3 Asdic Soundermaritime technology, fisheries

The jacket was issued to Private Edgar Uebergang, a member of the 8th Australian Infantry Battalion, who served in WW2 with the battalion. Edgar, who had been awarded a Military Medal during WW2, who went to London with Private Frank Partridge VC and Sergeant Norm Strange from Ballarat representing the 8th Battalion at the 1946 Victory Parade. The Jacket is an Australian Army 2nd AIF khaki woollen Service Dress jacket. On the top of each arm there is a cloth AUSTRALIA shoulder flash, a small 8th Battalion AIF Colour Patch and the Australian Victory Contingent cloth badge. On the lower right sleeve is a blue three-year war service chevron badge. On each collar is a Rising Sun badge.uniform, jacket, ww2, 8th battalion, australian victory contingent 1946

Certificate - facsimile on glossy paper. Gold and black print on pale yellow background, surrounded by colour illustrations - red, white and blue flags: Navy, Army and Air Force scenes, Rising Sun Badge, State Shields, laurel leaves, gumnuts and leaves, portrait of the King and portrait of the soldier - 'Killed in Action' WW2.Certificate presented to "The Brothers & Sisters" of "Harold R. Rodgers" by the Citizens of "Gerogery - Gerogery West Districts." certificate, ww2, harold r. rodgers

WW2 era Austrian metal cigarette rolling machine "RAPID" circa 1940s. This machine is designed to roll tobacco into individual cigarettes using cigarette papers. This item is a white metal box which opens up and on the inside has a cloth rolling mechanism. A cardboard container with 50 gummed papers is also included.Top: 1. "RAPID" - etched on top. Etched pattern in middle of top / 2. TALLY HO - 50 GUMMED Cigarette Papers. Bottom: TALLY-HO 50 GUMMED PAPERS / Made in Australia D10139. Inside: The individual papers herein have specially cut corners for your convenience / Make it a rule - use Tally-Ho smoking, cigarettes, tally-ho

Model 903 - Broadcast Receiver - past WW2 Tuner. Valves and tubes - GAN7, EBF35, GM5, 6x4 Principle: Super-Heterodyne ZF/IF 452KHz Wave Bands: Broadcast only (MW) Power: AC 220/240 Volt Loudspeakers: Permanent Magnetic Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) Colour: RedBack: Internal Aerial Socket Model 903 Front: Left Dial - OFF VOLUME. Front: Right Dial - AK, MAAW, C SDB, LO, CO, G1, AR UZ, KZSR, XY BN CV; BATR HA UL WV

Officers Tunic complete with shirt and tie on half mannequin. Rank of Colonel. Colour patches indicate service in WW1 and WW2. 3 blue service stripes on right sleeve and one red wound stripe on left sleeve. Possibly tailor made and not army issue. Shirt and tie from 1990's period.Inside tag M. TX

Three page research report titled "The Footscray Tramway Trust - 1917 - 1920", outlining the work of the FTT in setting up the tramway system in Footscray, its authorised routes, MMTB takeover, the trams it ordered, transformers, delays due to WW1, development during WW2 and its decline and closure of most of its routes.trams, tramways, footscray, footscray depot, ftt, mmtb, world war 1, world war 2

Describes life on the Island in the 1930s, including farming, schooling , ww2, bridge, picture theatre, guesthouses and shops.Historical5 A4 typed sheets of notes on speech given by Bob Grayden to PIDHS in 1998Growing up on Phillip Islandbob grayden, farming, chicory, motor car racing, cowes state school, hector goodall, first phillip island bridge to san remo, picture theatre, davidson family, shops at cowes phillip island, thompson avenue cowes, the esplanade cowes, guesthouses, roadmaking, john grayden & sons, w f evans quarries ventnor

Set of B & W photos from WW2 taken around Rabaul area by Pte E. King.Series of B & W photos of Rabaul area. 1. Soldiers on parade. 2. - 4. Local children and adults. 5. - 6. Native militia on parade. 7. - 10. Australian soldiers swimming and sunbaking. 11. - 15. Snow views of Matupi Volcano and surroundings. photos, matupi, rabaul, volcano