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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Footwear - Boots, Leather, 1945
Typical WW2 Australian army boots used throughout all areas of Australian Army involvement.Brown WW2 Australian Army boots size 5/6 with leather laces, hobnailed leather sole with steel toe and heel platesR^P 1945 6 5boots, leather, hobnails -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Flong, J E Earl Pty Ltd 'Cash Sale' form, Riall Bros, Printers, c. 1945
Temporary negative mould made to cast a metal stereotype used for printing.A Flong created by Riall Bros Printers for a 'Cash Sale' form' J E Earl Pty Ltd, Port Melbourne.August 15/1945 3 MOREriall brothers pty ltd, business and traders - printers, j e earl pty ltd -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Helen Dudley, Principal's Residence, 1944-1945
Black and white photograph of the Principal's ResidenceOn reverse, "1944-1945 Principal's Residence."principal's residence, helen dudley, 1991, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPHIC, March 2018
Reunion held at Junee in NSW for those that served in Japan as part of occupational forces of the Commonwealth from 1945-52. Item in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No.7287P for Service details, photos and awards.Hard cover black photo album for British Commonwealth Occupational Forces of Japan Reunion in 2018. Album contains photos and a newspaper article relating to reunion at Junee. Photos, actual part of a booklet on glossy coloured paper. 10 pages, both sides. Cover has a window into the first page highlighting a memorial statement to those that served. A plastic isert is at the front and back of the inside pages. Inside is a separate A4 page with photo print of a ceremony at the War Memorial.On front cover, a dedication to Australian Forces who served from 1945-52.japanese occupational forces, photo album, bcof -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Newspaper - The Adelaide Advertiser and The News, 1945
These newspapers were kept by the donors parents as a momento of the time nearing the end of the European War and the Pacific War.. Old news print yellowing small tears at the edgesThe Advertiser, Adelaide South Australia, (dated) Wednesday May 9 1945 & Wednesday August 15 1945 The News, Adelaide, Tuesday May 8, May 9, & August 14 1945many articles of the war and other happenings of the time. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
WW2 NURSES CAPE, 1943
Worn by Nurses while serving in Hospitals during WW2Worn by Nurses during WW2 as part of their Uniform RED SHOULDER CAPE With WHITE COLLAR AND RISING SUN BADGEJACKSON 13017 GH . V310 Made in Australia 1943 Size -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY, DUTCH, Netherlands East Indies, March 1943
Item souvenired by Alan Mason, refer cat No 3979.2Currency note, “Netherlands East Indies, (Dutch) Five Roepiah, rectangular shape, colours front red, blue, white with depiction of Queen Wilhemina, rear colours greens, white with depictions of planes, soldiers, naval, note datedIn red,”CC341876” twice. “Van 2 MAART 1943” in bluecurrency, dutch 1943, netherlands east indies -
Lorne Historical Society
Equipment - Water bottle in pouch, S. and U. Ltd, 1943
This water bottle and pouch used in New Guinea in WW2 by Mr W.Norton of Lorne Victoria An item of national significance, used in WW2 battlefields, and carried and used by an Australian soldier.WW2 canvas pouch for water bottle, including water bottle with cork, and belt loops.Stamped, inside upper rear, "S and U Ltd, 1943"ww2, papua new guinea, soldier, water bottle, pouch, khaki, w. norton, lorne -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Lantern, 1943
Brass Kempthorne lantern ( Shaped like small water canister with lens on front) brass Wire type handle with clip on rear to attach to bicycleOn clip LAMPS ELECTRIC No KEMPTHORNE. AUST 1943 D^D -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Ash tray, Approx 1943
WWI historical significanceWWII Trench Art in the form of an ash tray made out of 25 lb shell with a Dutch Guilder Coin in the middle of ash tray.On the base: 373, WY, 1943, CF, MQ, 25PR II. -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Wages Book, Weekly Wages Book
Wages book showing record of wages paid by Gembrook Nurseries (20/1/1939 - 31/8/1945). Found in shed (Packing shed) on former nursery site by Clem Worrel. Provides a record of names of residents who worked at the nursery, rates of pay and tasks performed.Of high significence in the Emerald area as the Nobelius Nurseries was the largest employer in the district and the largest Nursery in the Southern Hemisphere at the time.Green foolscap size hard cover with canvas binding.List of employees commencing 9th June 1939 to 31st August 1945nobelius nursery emerald wages book -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medals, Mounted, WWII, Unknown
WWII Historical Significance.1# The 1939 -1945 Star. 2# The Pacific Star. 3# Defence Medal 1939 -1945. 4# Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945. 5# King George the V1 Medal ( Lion on reverse). 1939 - 1945.VX 51123 T.E. Arnold. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1983-1993
Banner, H.M.A.S. Stawell 1943-1946stawell, ww2 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Binocular Case
37 Pattern made by GMH 1943.equipment, 1943, army -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Presidents
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B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, Alan Scarlett Story, 2014
Alan Scarlett was in the RAAF from 18/08/1943 until February 1946 and was a B-24 Liberator gunner between the end of 1943 and September 1945 with 21 Squadron.The oral history of Alan Scarlett is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Tocumwal, Nhill and Leyburn. He saw active service in the Pacific conflict from Fenton and Morotai as a gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He was also air-crew during the repatriation of former World War II prisoners or war in 1945.A4 paper hand written transcript of 5 pagesBlack and white print of a B-24 Liberator at the top of the page. Werribee Liberator Restoration Visit. Neerim Men's Shed. Sunday 16th March 2014. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, c1945
Item presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to MALONEY MAURICE MICHAEL : Service Number - VX82156 : Born 18 May 1917 at Wangaratta in recognition of his military service during WW2. Died 1/9/1965 and buried at Wangaratta.Medal issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in appreciation of their service during WW2Metal Medallion mounted on metal base - Obverse side : Above, coat of arms (Of Britain). woman in long dress in field, holding a cornucopia. Plants behind include grapevine, grain and possibly tobacco; around: BOROUGH OF WANGARATTA * INCORPORATED 1863 *, Reverse: In Grateful Appreciation WORLD WAR / 1939-1945. Wreath around.Borough of Wangaratta Inc 1863 In grateful Appreciation VX 82156 Dvr Maloney M.M World War 1939-1945m m maloney, ww2, medal -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, A legend of Montrose
Book donated to the Weatherly LIbrary at Ballarat College by N J Allen in 1945, possibly Neville J Allen (1949)Small red cloth binding with title and pattern imprinted on cover and black printing on spineInside front cover: Crest / ballarat College / Library / PRESENTED BY / N J Allen 1945 etcballarat-college, weatherly-library, neville-allen -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C. 1952 - 1954
T G Allen was born 07/06/1890 and died 10/03/1970. He was ordained at Wilston Qld. in 1921. T G Allen served at Gympie 1921, Amidale NSW 1932, Eastwood NSW 1937, St. John's Essendon Vic 1943-1954 and Mowbranton Qld. 1955.F15.1 and F15.2 black and white portrait photographs of a Presbyterian minister with white borders. They show the Rev T G Allan looking at the camera wearing clerical robes. His right hand is in his pocket. (1) Essendon December 1954 T. G. Allan (signed). (2) Centenary year 1952 T.G. Allan 1943-presbyterian minister, t g allen presbyterian minister, t g allen, st john's essenden presbyterian church -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 3/01/1945 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 17 from the Railway Station turning out of Railway Terrace into Mercer St. 3-1-1945. Printed on Ilford Paper. Tram has the destination of West. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 30/6/2020.Has the rear in ink "SEC Geelong No. 17 from the Railway Station turning out of Railway Terrace into Mercer St. 3rd January 1945". Has the Wal Jack copyright stamp on the rear with the number T319 written in.trams, tramways, geelong, mercer st, railway station, tram 17 -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medals and Memrobilia:, Service Medals
Penant "HMAS Southern Cross" Fighting for Comforts Fund Badge 1939 - 1945 Medal George Wilson 1939- 1945 Australian defence Medal 1939 -1945 Empire Defence Medal Pacific Star 1939 -1945 Star PM6378 G W Wilson -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
News Paper, Sun News Pictorial, 8th May 1945
News of end of War in EuropeFront and rear pages of the Sun News Pictorial Tuesday 8th May 1945 (Laminated)Unconditional surrender by Germans to all allies. War Ends in Europe -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Grade 1C, Nott Street State School, 1945
Black and white photo of the Grade 1C class of Nott St State School in 1945education - primary schools, nott street state school, graeme downie, pat mcmaster, kevin croy, fred luke, tony bonnica, marie disher, gwenda malloy, lois matheson, valerie sisson, barry miller, laurie smith -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Debutantes, c. 1945
One of five black and white photos of debutantes in the postwar period; Rosalie KENT 1945Has sticker with datesocial activities, rosalie stranks nee kent -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, c1939-1945
World War 2 Mother’s Badge 1939 – 1945. Stars for two family members.stawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Victoria's newest city - Nunawading, 1945
Coat of arms and its description of the new City of Nunawading proclaimed 10 April 1945.Coat of arms and its description of the new City of Nunawading proclaimed 10 April 1945.Coat of arms and its description of the new City of Nunawading proclaimed 10 April 1945.local government, city of nunawading, crests and emblems -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Will of Francisco Schwerkolt and statement of lands, 1945
Will of Francisco Schwerkolt, 1945 and inventory of assets plus statement of lands comprised in assessment, 1946.schwerkolt family, schwerkolt, francesca -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Water Colour
Glunkler was interned in Camp 3Water colour of two rows of huts. Each row has eight huts with the windows open. There is a single gum tree in the centre between the two rows and some tree in the background beyond a fence. Small gardens with stone edging are around the huts.Glunkler 1943 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Ammunition, Shell case
WW2 probably souvenir from New GuineaBrass shell case for a 2 pound round No 1 mark 2Dated 1943 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - 3-inch Mortar Bomb 3-pack Carrier, Mortar Bomb Carrier
The 3-inch (81.5mm) mortar was used by the Australian Army during WW2 and later until replaced by the US 81mm mortar in the late 1960s. Ammunition was usually carried in these cardboard 3-packs. Three painted cardboard tubes connected by metal bands with wooden spacers. Cotton webbing carrying handle with oxidised brass buckles.No. 1 1943mortar