Mae west vest given to A.R (Dave) GROAT 2nd AIF at the Tarakan landings in 1945 by an American. Refer Cat No 457 for his service details.8 float sections, mae west vest marked on rear top "mae west" from an American to D. Groat 1945.maritime technology - survival equipment, mae west,

Items souvenired by Herbert Hopetoun Brownlee No 6312 4 FAB AIF. Refer 444 for service history also 441.4, 443P..1) Cartridge, brass rimmed, possibly .50 cal .2) Same as .1).1) "T67, P,6,18" .2) "T67, P,11,18"cartridges, calibre

D.J Hamilton, Regt no 329 14th Batt A.I.F enlisted 10.9.14, W.I.A twice, K.I.A 7.6.17 while serving as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 12th Machine Gun Company. Pre war he served 6 years in the R.A.NCommemorative plaque, bronze, round shape re D.J Hamilton. on the face "Britannia." with a lion and seals, Rectangular space for individual name."He Died for Freedom and Honour." "David James Hamilton."military history - memorials, plaques

The card was with the collection of Rupert Exon No 408, 9th L.H.Regt. Refer 15P, 486P, 482.3.Christmas card, rectangular, Sepia colour, front at the bottom has "The 9th LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT ON THE ROAD TO JERUSALEM 1918". Card opens out with large "Greetings" in green. on rear "Best wishes for Xmas and the new year from Brigadier and Mrs W.H.Scott"documents - cards, military history, 9th light horse

Items souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history. Allied forces leaflets, Papers, propaganda leaflets, article. Refer to Book 39 Collection of leaflets dropped by allied forces detailing expected treatment of surrendered Japanese soldiers. Illustrated and written in Japanese and Pidgin English . Also includes copy of orders for contact with Japanese soldiers after the cessation of hostilities.documents - pamphlets, japanese

Items souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history..1) Japanese badge with Rising Sun .2) Japanese ribbon bar with pin fastnernumismatics - badges, metalcraft, japanese

Item souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history. Japanese hand held an (folding type) made from paper and bambooJapanese writing on one side. Rising Sun on the otherpersonal effects - fans, japanese

The tablets are in a collection relating to Arthur Richard GROAT Known as Dave. Enlisted No VX74724 in the 2nd AIF on 7.2.1942 age 23 years. On discharge 30.1.1946 he was a Pte in 108th GeneralTransport Coy. Metal tin containing Atebrin tablets.On bottom of tin "Atebrin, (0.1 GRAMME)”containers - commerical, medicine - pharmacy, atebrin

Ridged metal , oval shape with pin, no lever. 5 holes drilled into them to indicate it has be disabled.arms - ammunition, metalcraft, grenades

Wax Vestas were matches. The tin would hold approx. 150 matches. Belonged to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history.Tin for containing wax vestas containing piece of folded lint. Painted coloured label-dark blue and pale green. Hinged lid. Striking plate indented into bottom of tin.On lid: "BELL'S/WATERPROOF/WAX VESTAS"containers-commercial, wax vestas, matches

Item relating to J.A.McDonald VX79511. Refer Cat No 2481.2 for his service details.Utility knife with fold out blade and pointed round section for many uses. Attatched to narrow webbing with rusted buckle.utility knife, equipment, accessory

Item in the collection relating to J.A.McDonald VX79511. Refer Cal No 2481.2 for his service details.29th Battalion badge. Rising sun design, gold coloured with yellow enamel shield and black scroll bearing motto. Split pin fastening.On black strip in gold lettering ; "Nulli Secundus, Australia"badges, association, 29th

Uniform items issued to Quentin Clifford BINKS V245016 & VX114178 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1835 for his service history. The shirt was added to make up a display uniform..1) Jacket, Service Dress, khaki, winter with 2 x Australia shoulder badges, 2 x Rising Sun lapel badges, 4 x Lieut badges (two on each shoulder), 2 x Service Ribbons WW2, 4 x Colour patches two on each shoulder, 2 oval, purple with grey surround, 2 rectangular same colours, metal buttons, waist belt, 4 pockets. .2) Trousers, Service Dress, khaki, winter, plastic buttons, 3 pockets. .3) Shirt, polyester, light khaki, long sleeves, 2 pockets. .4) Tie, khaki with tie clip to fit shirt collar..1) “Wardop, my Tailors of Melbourne, Collingwood and Geelong, for all men’s wear” .2) Same as .1) but with in ink “Lieut BinksJuly 1942” .3) “A.G.C.F. 1981 D & D uniforms army, service dress winter

Uniform re W.O 1 Graham Wybar Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corp. .1) Shirt short sleeve khaki colour complete with shoulder Corp badges “RAAOC” crown on upper arm denoting W.O 1 class, long service ribbon. .2) Trousers, polyester khaki. .3) Belt nylon webbing khaki colour with silver colour buckle .4) Lanyard nylon red cord.uniforms - army, raaoc

.1) Trousers, polyester light khaki colour .2) Shirt, polyester light khaki colour with W.O insignia on both sleeves. .3) Belt, nylon webbing khaki colour, silver colour belt buckles. .4) Tie, cotton khaki colouruniforms, polyester summer

Uniform re W.O 1 Graham Wybar regt No 317089.1) Jacket khaki wool polyester, yellow colour metal badges and button, service ribbon. .2) Lanyard red nylon corduniforms- army, polyesters

centre section is double thickness with blue- rayed sun ; blue sections are decorated with gold coloured cotton french knots symbolizing the district shire where the owner lived. A Khaki coloured tiger faces inwards each end of center. Japanese characters in pink near center shashiko quilting on white rays.costume accessories - male, japan, handcrafts - sewing/ embroidery

Henry Thomas RIdge V57996, VX148845, VX 148845, CMF & 2nd AIF. The photo would have been taken pre 8.10.41 when he was promoted to Lieutenant. Refer Cat No 475.10 for service details.Photo, sepia colour, wedding of Sergeant H.T. Ridge to Elsie. Metal frame with stand.phoyographs, weddings

The items were souveniered by Henry Thomas Ridge V57996, VX148845, CMF &AIF. Refer Cat No 475.10 for service details.Shells and Axe head from New Guinea re H.T Ridge. .1) Stone axe head. Dense Roche material. Blade one end only. .2) Native comb, made out of bamboo. decorative engraveings on handle section. .3) Shell, Pearl .4) Shell, Pearl ethnographic material - tools + implements/ dress + ornaments, natural history specimens - molluses, military history - souvenirs

Henry Thomas Ridge V57996, VX148845, CMF & 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 475.10 for service details.Photo album, photos of the bombing of Darwin 19th Feb 1942 plus other photo's. Red cover front and back. Front has in black depiction of a sailing ship with "photography underneath.""Harry Ridge - Blitz 19 Feb 1942 - Darwin"photography - photographs,, albums, darwin bombing

Henry Thomas Ridge V57996, VX148845, CMF & AIF. Refer Cat No 475.10 for service details..1) Note pad, yellowish, cardboard backing , has lined sheet for printing. Each page has "red crest "8th Battalion A.M.F (City of Ballarat Regiment) Officers Mess. .2) Note pad, cover yellowish with blotting page attached. .3) -.15) Envelopes (13) Red crest on Rear 8th Battalion - Battalion detachment - celler at audar".2) "H.T. Ridge underlined"envelopes, note pads, 8th bn amf, ballarat

Uniform classed as work dress. Pants & shirt were just called “Greens”.1) jumper, wool khaki colour with Corporal stripes on upper sleeves. .2)Shirt, green colour long sleeves cotton .2) Belt .4) Trousers, green, cotton. .5&.6) Bootsuniform, greens, work dress

Souvenired by Alfred Edward Boland V59811, VX120170. Refer 2473 for service details.Japanese propeller tip from a plane shot down over Darwin in 1943. Wood covered with canvas (painted red and blue), overlayed with metal (possibly brass) in leading edge. Inscribed with "To Bette from AIF, I love you."Inscribed "To Bette from AIF, I love you" on metal leading edge. "Jap prop tip Darwin 1943" on red sectionmilitary history - souvenirs, military-aircraft, japan

The belt and badges were collected by Herbert Hopetoun Brownlee No 6312 4 FAB AIF. Refer 444 for service history also 441.4, 443P, 445..1) Belt, cloth with "Gloire Allies" in blue sewn into middle. Belt is multicoloured from blues to browns. Fixed to the belt are 47 badges and buttons. On the ends are 2 leather straps and buckles. .2) Small pressed brass item; bird's claw grasping a branch. Possibly broken off a larger item. collection, numismatics-badges-military, handcrafts-leatherwork, metalcraft, military-equipment

Newspaper "AIF News, Middle East, 1942 Christmas Supplement." Photographic newsletter, 8 pages with sections on Egypt, Palestine and Syria. captions on most. All photos are black and white. Front cover heading is in red across the top.documents-newspapers, aif news, xmas 1942

Volumes collected by Robert Lindsay Munro No VX147447, enlisted in th 2nd AIF on 23.11.43 age 29 years. At discharge on 2.1.46 he was a Sgt in 15th Infantry Brigade. 8 leather bound " SALT Army - airforce" magazines each leather bound, item has between 7-13 editions of ' SALT." Each has leather thong sew front and back covers. "Authorised Eduation Journal of the AMF and RAAF" .1) Vol 1, 2, oct 41 - mar 42 .2) Vol 3 ,4, April - Sep 42 .3) Vol 6 March 43 .4) Vol 5 oct 42 - Mar 43 .5) Vol 7 Sep 43 - Feb 44 .6) Vol 8 Mar - Aug 44 .7) Vol 9 Sep 44 - Feb 45 .8) Vol 10 Mar - may 45books collections - magazines, military history - army, airforce, salt magazine

Rupert Exon No 408 enlisted in B Troop, C Squadron 9th L.H Regiment A.I.F on 5.10.14. On ANZAC he was hospitalised with Influenza on 15.6.15. WIA 5.9.15 bomb wound to leg and toe. Hospital again on 18.1.16 with problems re his old wound. Medically downgraded he later transferred to A.NZ Div Train, 34th Coy AASC as Driver. He was discharged from the AIF on 10.8.19. Refer 15P, 450. 482.3.Photo sepia tone re R Exon. Rectangular shaped cardboard brown backing with oval photo more towards the top than centre. Soldier standing in uniform with hat in hand. Hand written on the rear. " The Yeoman studios Eaglehawk." On the rear "To Hilda"photographs - photography, 9th lh regiment, military

Item belonged to Robert James Tibbett No 148003 90th Operational Base unit R.A.A.F. He enlisted on 22.3.44 in the RAAF age 22 years. At discharge he held the rank of LAC at Central Flying School on 18.3.46. Refer 489.Carved wooden propeller, stained made from 2 different woods pressed together, dark & light. Base is the same. On face of propellor is an "RAAF" badge on a round piece of stained wood,military history - souvenirs, numismatics - badges - military - raaf, metalcraft

William James Tibbett No 978 enlisted in the AIF with C Coy 29th Batt age 22 years 4 months on 15.7.15. Embarked for Egypt 10.11.15, embark for France 16.6.16, hospital 2.10.16 with Diarrehoea followed by Asthma, hospital 22.11.16 with Trench Feet, return to France 18.8.17, hospital 15.12.17 with Trench Feet, return to Australia 16.3.18 diagnosed Muscular Sclerosis, discharged from the AIF 30.8.18. Leslie Tibbett No 3243 enlisted in the AIF with 8th reinforcements 60th Batt on 16.10.16 age 22 years 9 months. Embark for England 16.12.16, embark for France 14.6.17, transfer to 46th Batt 29.6.17, WIA 1.10.17 Shell wounds right leg severe, left leg, DOW’s Belgium 3.10.17. Both born Eaglehawk. Refer 490.2, 573.Photo B & W showing one soldier standing, one sitting outside a tent background." Pte William Tibbett, Pte Lesile Tibbett 1st AIF”photography - photgraphs, military history

Item belonged to Robert James Tibbett No 148003 RAAF. Refer 487 for his service history.RAAF silver lapel badge, metal, crown over "RAAF" with wings either side. Has pin on rear.numismatics - badges - military - raaf, metalcraft - silver