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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION TO THE HOME FRONT EXHIBITION, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA
... Front, Australia during the First World War, held at The Hall... opening of The Home Front, Australia during the First World War ...Invitation issued to Kay MacGregor, Vice-President, Bendigo Historical Society, to attend the exhibition opening of The Home Front, Australia during the First World War, held at The Hall, National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Canberra, on 9th. April 2015.event, war, home front exhibition, kay macgregor, anzac, home front, national museum, canberra -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - HONOURING VICTORIAN RAILWAY WAR SERVICE - BENDIGO 23 JUNE 2017
... of biographies of those locomotive drivers who served in World War I... locomotive drivers who served in World War I. Also contains ...Magazine publication with coloured photograph of Bendigo Railway Station on front and back cover. Contains 50 pages of biographies of those locomotive drivers who served in World War I. Also contains photographs of people, war service records, newspaper articles and buildings.Rail Tram ande Bus Union - Locomotive Division Victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASLEY COLLECTION: GROUP OF MEN IN ARMY UNIFORM
... and pans. On back of photo: 21st October, 1912. World War 1 camp... and pans. On back of photo: 21st October, 1912. World War 1 camp ...Black and white photograph . Group of men, some in normal clothes and in army uniform, some men are carrying buckets and pans. To the right a tent and 2 stoves and lots of buckets and pans. On back of photo: 21st October, 1912. World War 1 camp site.W.H. Robinsonorganization, military, casley collection. army personnel. -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, 1943
... second world war...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. ... the Second World War. second world war world war ii world war 2 world ...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. Khaki wool felt hat with wide brim and burgandy-brown grosgrain ribbon band with bow on right side. The hat also has a grosgrain sweatband with a maker's label sewn in on the interior. This is marked in ink with manufacturers' label. Elastic chip strap on interior has deteriorated and broken in half.Label on interior reads "MADE IN AUSTRALIA/UIM/N451-1943/SIZE 6 5/8 - 21 1/4 in." second world war, world war ii, world war 2, world war two, wwii, nurse, medical, women -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, 1943
... second world war...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. .../8" Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War ...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. Khaki wool felt hat with wide brim and burgandy-brown grosgrain ribbon band with bow on right side. The hat also has a grosgrain sweatband with a maker's label sewn in on the interior. This is marked in ink with manufacturers' label. Elastic chip strap on interior is secure and matches colour of grosgrain.Label on interior reads "N513/1943/MADE IN AUSTRALIA/6-5/8"second world war, world war ii, world war 2, world war two, wwii, nurse, medical, women -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
British Commonwealth of Nations flag circ world war 1, British Commonwealth of Nations flag world war 1
... British Commonwealth of Nations flag circ world war 1...British Commonwealth of Nations flag world war 1...British Imperial Forces involved in World War 1... Commonwealth of Nations flag circ world war 1 British Commonwealth ...British Imperial Forces involved in World War 1Rear representation, Flag White Ensign is made up from Commonwealth Countries and displayed as a flag- Top left-hand corner British flag, right-hand top corner Coat of arms of South Africa, bottom-left Coat of Arms for Canada, Bottom right corner Advance Australia Coat of Arms, flag center is for India is a yellow and red rosette and New Zealand is represented by four white 5 pointed stars centralized as representation of the Southern Cross.The flag on the left border is marked with "Groves"british expeditionary forces flag, union jack, white ensign, coat of arms of south africa, coat of arms canada, coat of arms advance australia, rosette of india -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Sands & McDougall, MelbournePty Ltd Printers, Standing orders for drivers of mechanical vehicles 1945 booklet, 28/2/1945
... Was used in second world war as a training manual.... Was used in second world war as a training manual for drivers ...Was used in second world war as a training manual for drivers.Small booklet,Beige in colour made from cardboard and paper.These orders are designed to meet training in general and transport work in particular. they will be supplemented if necessary , by formation or unit orders to meet local conditions and circumstances. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Practical Calculations for the A.T.C, first edition 1942
... world war 2...Used for training pilots during World War 2... pilots during World War 2 Used by Air Training Corps to train ...Used for training pilots during World War 2Used by Air Training Corps to train Aircrew Cadets in Geometry during World War 2Blue cloth covered book of 80 pagesFront cover of an aeroplane flying above clouds with following words: Practical Calculations for the A.T.C. being Chapters from "Practical Mathematics for the A.T.C." by T.H. Ward Hill M.A. for potential Aircrew Cadets. Officially approved with a foreward by Air Commodore J.A.Chamier On inside cover is written in pencil: A.T.C. 1942-43 R. Ellis 69 Rennie Street Lara.pratical calculations, atc, air training corps, world war 2, ww2, pratical mathematics, t.h. ward hill, air commodore j.a. chamier, air force, australian air force, royal australian air force, geometry, 1942, george g. harrap & co. ltd -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 2/9/1939 Special "Nazis Start War", The Sun Newspaper dated 2/9/1939 My War Part 1 - pages 1,2 & last two Special "Nazis Start War"
... second world war...Beginning of the Second World War - The Sun Newspaper... World War - The Sun Newspaper Special 2/9/1939 Original ...Beginning of the Second World War - The Sun Newspaper Special2/9/1939 Original NewspaperThe Sun Newspaper First two Pages and Last two - Special Feature My War Part 1Nazis Start War = Britain , France Mobilise: Poles Seek Aidsecond world war -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 16/10/1939 - My War Part 3, Local Newspaper - Special My War Part 3 - British Battleship Sunk
... Local Newspaper Special re World War 2... Submarine and other War references Local Newspaper Special re World ...Local Newspaper Special re World War 2Newspaper reports of early moves of World War TwoThe Sun Newspaper - My War Part 3 = SPECIAL British Battleship Sunk by German Submarine and other War referencesbritish battleship sunk - poland articales etc. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Te Sun Newspaper Dated 17/9/1940 - Special - My War Part 9, The SUN Dated 17/9/1940 Special - My War Part 9 - British Raiders Rout Raiders
... Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 events... World War 2 events Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 the sun ...Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2Local Newspaper Dated 17/9/1940 - Pages 1 & 2 - and Last two - Special - My War Part 9Head-line - British Fighters Rout Raiders - Battle of Britianthe sun newspaper dated 17/9/1940, world ar 2 - battle of britian, special - my war part 9 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Army Training Memorandum (War) (Australia) No 27, 22 Nov 1943
... World War 2...One of a series produced during World War 2... War 2 Booklet Army intelligence World War 2 Wilke and Co Pty ...One of a series produced during World War 2All paper stapled memorandum distributed to each officer containing notes on Japanese hand grenades and mines, Intelligence bulletins from operations on various fronts, methods of transporting equipment across rivers and points on unarmed combat. booklet, army intelligence, world war 2 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badges x 5, Lest We Forget
... These badges appear to date from World War One. ... These badges appear to date from World War One. These badges ...These badges appear to date from World War One. These badges are of interest as early badges issued to raise funds for the war effort in World War OneCircular concave metal badges featuring an image of an armed soldier standing on a headland with the sea beyond.. The background is cream coloured with red text. There is a clip pin on the reverse. Some are discoloured..LEST WE FORGET -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Frederick Douglass Smith -- Soldier World War 1
... Frederick Douglass Smith -- Soldier World War 1...Frederick Douglass Smith. Soldier World War 1... grampians Photograph Frederick Douglass Smith -- Soldier World War 1 ...Frederick Douglass Smith. Soldier World War 1stawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - World War One Memorablia, Framed Certificate of Appreciation 1914-1918
... World War One Memorablia...World War 1...World War 1 Open Scroll: Watermark of Australia.... grampians World War One Memorablia Archive Framed Certificate ...World War 1 Open Scroll: Watermark of Australia.Wooden Frame with Glass over Coloured Certificate. Shield with Australian Flag, Two Soldiers, Flags of Allies, Wattle, Troopsembarking on Troop Ship.Borough and Shire of Stawell. For Liberty, empire, For Justice. Seals of both Bourogh and Shire of Stawell. To Pte. G.A. Hodges.world war 1 -
Old School House Museum
Book, Second Book The Victorian Readers, 1937
... Primary school reader pre world war II... Readers Light Brown Primary school reader pre world war II school ...Primary school reader pre world war IILight Brownschool book, frankston -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Headwear - Beret Allard
... Second World War...Worn by Lieutenant J.Allard during World War Two.... Sun badge Worn by Lieutenant J.Allard during World War Two ...Worn by Lieutenant J.Allard during World War Two.Khaki felt beret with small Rising Sun badgeallard, beret, wwii, second world war -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Uniform - VAD Dress and scarf, 1941
... world war ii...Worn by nursing staff during World War II....-1944 / MADE IN AUSTRALIA Worn by nursing staff during World War ...Worn by nursing staff during World War II.A nursing group than came into being during the War. Over time the position evolved into one of a Nursing Aide.Voluntary Aid Detachment long sleeve cotton dress and fine sewn scarf, both with red cross emblem.Label reads: NF 480571 RIXON G. Scarf label reads: V.383-1944 / MADE IN AUSTRALIAuniform, nurses, world war ii -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Watering Camels in Egypt, 1916
... world war one...This card was sent to Australia during World War One... was sent to Australia during World War One world war one egypt ...This card was sent to Australia during World War OneBlack and white photographic postcard of camels watering at wells in the desert in Egypt.Verso: Egypt September 14th 1916 To Mother This is very fine view of Camels watering taken a few hundred yards from our camp & is in what we call a dry salt lake, the top of the sand being damp is quite hard, You will notice a clear patch marked x this is a football ground. You will also notice the heavy sand & camps in the background. Billieworld war one, egypt, camels, salt lake, desert, mmm -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Recognition Handbook of British Aircraft Air Publication 1480A Part 1 Section A to D
... World War 2 Aeroplanes...World War 2 British Aircraft Identification Handbook... War 2 British Aircraft Identification Handbook World War 2 ...World War 2 British Aircraft Identification HandbookRECOGNITION HANDBOOK OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT AIR PUBLICATION 1480A Sections A to D Master copy written in pencilworld war 2 aeroplanes, second world war british aeroplane recognition handbook -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - American Type Designations: Explaining the system of naming and numbering of U.S aircraft, R.P. Publications No.42/10 American Type Designations
... World War Two...designations of American warplanes from the Second World... designations of American warplanes from the Second World War. American ...designations of American warplanes from the Second World War. american, aircraft, world war two -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Equipment - Air raid siren, Police Station, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, (.02) Kosdown Printing, 1942
... war - world war ii...Was attached to the Police Station during World war 2.... Station during World war 2. war - world war ii built environment ...Was attached to the Police Station during World war 2.Air raid siren consisting of .01 - stand .02-.04 3 hooterswar - world war ii, built environment -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Gas mask, c 1942
... second world war...This gas mask dates to 1942 in the Second World War. .../257/EVI" This gas mask dates to 1942 in the Second World War ...This gas mask dates to 1942 in the Second World War. This mask is representative of a style of gas mask that was widely distributed during the Second World War, and can be found in other Australian collections. Rubberised face mask with two circular plastic windows with metal rim for sight by wearer. The mask is fitted by six black elastic straps with red and yellow stripes, which are attached via metal buckles at six points at the top, middle and bottom of the face. Straps converge on rubber backed fabric cross-shaped component which is stamped. Over mouth area is a filter comprised of several layers of metal sheeting with holes. At chin, a metal fitting fits into a black rubber concertina tube which fits into the top of a rounded rectangular container with ribbed edges. Both attachment points have what appears to be adhesive fabric tape wrapped around the closure, possibly to make the system air tight.On cross-shaped component, "No 410/22-12-42" Stamped on mask, "O.T.R.C/6/42", "NORMAL" Filter mask stamped with, "EBRO/1942", "No 4/G.P. 1942" Canister stamped with "WILLOW/[broad arrow]/ML42(?)3/GS174". On canister base "No4A/WILLOW/1942/257/EVI" gas mask, breathing apparatus, chemical warfare, second world war, world war ii, world war 2 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Tobacco Tin, ca. 1940's
... world war 2...Issued to Australian servicemen during World War 2..... Issued to Australian servicemen during World War 2. Creature ...Issued to Australian servicemen during World War 2.Creature comforts for men at warRound metal tin used for tobaccoWD & HO WILLS (AUSTRALIA) LTD SYDNEY, TRADE MARK and an 8 pointed star on lid. CAPSTAN NAVY CUT TOBACCO E FINE on base.tobacco, smoking, world war 2, ww2, second world war -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Army earphones, c 1940
... A pair of earphones from the Army, World War 2... the Army, World War 2 communication radio arms ordnance ...A pair of earphones from the Army, World War 2Two black bakelite earphones connected to metal hinges and two cloth band head rests. Brown material wire at receiver fitting end; there is no connection fitting.Type TH 37A|OTE-49028 (on metal)|Telephonics Corporation New York NY OTE 490 800HZcommunication, radio, arms, ordnance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Wooden butt for luger piustol, 1914 ?
... Collected by Charles Honybun during World War 1... World War 1 World war 1 Mitcham RSL arms ordnance ...Collected by Charles Honybun during World War 1World war 1 Mitcham RSLWooden butt used to extend Luger pistol into a small rifle . Leather strap and cover for end that is attached to pistol. Leather strap to attach to soldiers belt. Metal screw attach leather to wood.Fissutzor SCF7 y/52arms, ordnance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Officers Dress Bag
... World War 2 Noel Edmund Charles West.... VX102715 Lieut. N. West World War 2 Noel Edmund Charles West Army ...World War 2 Noel Edmund Charles WestLarge khaki Army Dress bag with handle and many compartments VX102715 Lieut. N. West.VX102715 Lieut. N. Westarmy, bag, w.w.2, noel edmund charles west -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Duncan Grinnell-Milne, Wind in the wires, 1957_
... Account of a World War 1 British fighter pilot....Book Book Wind in the wires 208 p. pbk. Account of a World ...Account of a World War 1 British fighter pilot.208 p. pbk. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Infantry Training (4-Company Organisation) 1914, 1914_
... world war i...Military Manual. Great Britain. World War I.... War I. world war i military manuals infantry H.M.S.O ...Military Manual. Great Britain. World War I.267p., hard cover, illus.world war i, military manuals, infantry -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The First and the Last; the German fighter force in World War II; by Adolf Galland, 1955_
... The First and the Last; the German fighter force in World...world war ii...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II... in World War II; by Adolf Galland 385p., hard cover, illus. Royal ...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II385p., hard cover, illus. world war ii, royal air force, luftwaffe