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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - RAAF Service Dress, 1945
This uniform belonged to 036319 F/Lt A S Cutting who served in the RAAF During WW2.This uniform was made in 1945 and was owned by F/Lt A S Cutting.Service Dress Blue Jacket and Trousers with buckle belt, RAAF Buttons, badges of Rank on both sleeves and Ribbons of three Decorations above the left pocket.Inside the jacket a small tag - A F (the I in the shape of the 'broad arrow', used to indicate military use (Navy, Army, Air Force) 1945, M. TX, Size 22.raaf, 036319 a s cutting 1945 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals PM5926 R L Bockholt, Early 20th Century
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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Audio - CD, John Anderson, Nic Cua returns to Camp 2 1991, 2005
CD of Nic Cua, an internee in Camp 2 in WW2, when he revisited the camp in 1991. CD and usbnic cua, camp 2 tatura -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photo album, Ern Cassidy, The Dirty Thirteen
Collection of photos taken by Ern Cassidy during war service as a member of the dirty thirteen in WW2.Mottled black, grey, orange hard cover photo album with linen like material at one edge of RHCH cover. Loose pages and cover held together with dark brown cord.the dirty thirteen, ern cassidy, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photo album, Ern Cassidy, Palestine
Collection of photos taken by Ern Cassidy during war service as a member of the dirty thirteen in WW2Mottled beige hard cover photo album held together with dark brown cordern cassidy, the dirty thirteen, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Internee Recollections, 1993 translation
Diary of WW2 experiences as internee in Australia. Finnish Merchant seaman translated into English by Tor Lindquist. finnish merchant seaman, internment camps, pow -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio Wartimes Camps, German POW, C.2005
Material from the WW2 prisoner of war Camp 13 at Murchison, official reports, letters and memorabilia. Original material emanating from the time Camp 13 operated as a prisoner of war camp during WW2.Black two ring folder containing printed material, sketches and photos all contained in plastic sleeves. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Garrison Guards and Horses
3 saddles horses and 2 guards taking a breather at Camp 13 Murchison during WW2.Black and white photograph of 3 saddled horses held by two soldiers on a large pile of sawn timber. With the amount of harness possibly the horses could be used as light ridden harness horses.camp 13, camp 13 horses, camp 13 soldiers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Kazenwadel and Decker Families, 1942
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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, 2nd Shepparton Rover Crew
Contains the list of internees who were members of the 2nd Shepparton Rover Crew during WW2. One A4 sheet of paper, laminated, with names of internees who belonged to the 2nd Shepparton Rover Crew.scout members, scout internees, 2nd shepparton rovers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Recorder, c1940
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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Accessory - Gaters, 1940's
Item of issue by Australian Army WW2 to Australian soldiers. These were issued to James Trevaskis of Tatura.Pair of canvas gaters with leather trim. Leather straps and metal buckles top and bottom.V X 81655crawford j, australian army, tatura, ww2, gaters, soldiers uniform, james trevaskis -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Deutscher Manner Gesangoerein , Tatura, 1940's
Folio of sheet music used by AF Menz ( father of Donor) in Camp 1 during WW2Red hard cover with grey material spine. Black and pale grey letteringww2 camp 1, books, music -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Private Albert Russell
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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Kormoran crew
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Badges, 1942-1944
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 -
Kew RSL
aircraft propeller, probably 1942
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 -
Box Hill RSL Inc.
Memorabilia - German Torch, Boxed, Circa 1938 - 1945
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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Magazine - RAAF Magazine, Directorate of Public Relations RAAF, WINGS, 12/12/1944
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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet - Magazine, Behind The Fence
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 -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Equipment - Asdic Echo Sounder
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 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Specific stories and photos of various squadrons of the RAF during WW2, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR, ANDREW BROOKES, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR, 1995
Specific stories and photos of various squadrons of the RAF during WW2, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WARCover jacket showing showing colour photos of Hurricane in flight, also a Lancaster bomber in flightnon-fictionSpecific stories and photos of various squadrons of the RAF during WW2, FIGHTER AND BOMBER SQUADRONS AT WAR -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photographs, c1940
Official photographs taken of Australian Soldiers and Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels during WW2 in New Guinea.Collection of 28 black and white unframed photographs depicting soldiers and "fuzzy wuzzy angels" in the jungles of New GuineaNlnew guinea, ww2, fuzzy wuzzy angels -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - NETHERLANDS NATIONAL FLAG, Flagworld.com.au - Carrol & Richardson, c.2023
In recognition that Dutch Forces helped defend Darwin and Northern Australia at the outbreak of the Pacific War in WW2.The flag is polyester fabric flag. Colours are; Top - Horizontal Bar is red. Middle - Horizontal Bar is white. Bottom - Horizontal bar is blue. There is a white strong binding on the spine. There is a small nylon cord loop at each end of the spine.flag, ww2, netherlands -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - THE PHILIDELPHIA EVENING BULLETIN, 1944
.1) .2) Newspapers with local and state news with WW2 world news, sport articles and cartoons..1) U.S Newspaper of 8 pages, 2 small photos on front page. .2) U.S Newspaper of 8 pages, 2 small photos, 1 small map on front page..1) The Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia, Monday October 23, 1944. .2) The Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia, Monday, October 16, 1944news, headlines, sport, ww2, evening bulletin -
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 -
Ballarat Ranger Military Museum
Jacket - Army Uniform, c1945
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 -
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