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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - VMR uniform c.1948
This uniform was worn by members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles from its formation in 1948 until replaced by battle dress and braided yellow lanyard. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Khaki World War Two style service dress jacket with two-colour platted lanyard, metal buttons, rising sun collar badges, metal 'Australia' titles on epaulettes. Teamed with khaki webbing belt. Mounted on half mannequin.uniform, citizen military forces, cmf, armour, vmr -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Red Cross Fete during World War 1, Greensborough, 03/11/1917
This photograph shows the Greensborough Ladies Auxiliary of the Red Cross during World War 1. Taken outside the Rechabite Hall during the Red Cross Fete. See caption file for names. (Newspaper Article dated 3/11/1917 about a Red Cross Bazaar [1914-1918])Shows many of the early residents of Greensborough. An example of the social work being undertaken in the area in the early 20th century.2 x A4 pages, photocopied. One of photograph and second of caption for photographgreensborough, red cross, red cross ladies auxiliary -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Mounted print of H.M.A.S.Sydney in Korean waters
The HMAS Sydney in Korean waters launching Hawker Sea Fury fighters. The HMAS Sydney is flanked on either sides by her destroyer escorts HMAS Tobruk, and HMCS Sioux. A rescue helicopter is hovering above the Sydney.HMAS Sydney joined United Nations forces in Korean waters in October 1951. The Sydneys' role consisted predominantly of direct attacks on ground targets and assistance to ground operations. Sydney can be seen here launching Hawker Sea Fury fighters from the Nos. 805 and 808 Squadrons with Fairey Firefly on deck.Mounted print of H.M.A.S.Sydney in Korean watersRay Honisett H.M.A.S.Sydney in Korean waters.1951_52 1975 oil on canvas 121.9 x 182.9cm Australian War Memorial (28077) Telegraphist E.LOGAN R.A.N. R51533 1957/58korean war, h.m.a.s.. sydney, navy, lara r.s.l. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUAL, TRANSLATION, 1945
Published by the "United States of America War Office".Manual, brown cardboard covers, 139 pages re: German to English , basic course units 1-16 June 1945. Single word translation to sentences and conversations. "German TM30-1506 WAR department Technical Manual"manual, german, translation, english -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Wireless Set, WW2 AWA (Australia) Wireless Set
tropical theatre WW2Radio Housed in Rectangular metal containerContainer outside on side reads 'Tropical Theatre'. Radio Set, Top- Switch Red plastic screw top, several 'plug-in' points, Metal plate which reads,"WIRELESS SET NO 11 (AUST) SUPPLY UNIT L.P. SERIAL NO 4451 MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA BY A.W.A. LTD DDcommuniction -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, To the Anti-War American Servicemen!, 1968-1973
Leaflet. Propaganda, anti-war. Yellowing with black print. Four pages.Two inside pages in Vietnamese. Front and back pages in EnglishTo the Anti-War American Servicemen! Consisting of preamble followed by pre-emptive position statemant including a ser of 3 steps of action. Conclusion - request for actionleaflet, propaganda, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Instructions for the Australian Ordnance Service Vol 1 Pam No 10 Storage in the Tropics 1966, 1966
A hard covered loose leaf booklet the aim of which is to make known the knowledge gleaned during and since World War 2 on the question of storage in the tropics.7610-66-024-4972ordnance, tropical storage -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, J. E. Liebe
Collection of items relating to Australian Army World War 2 serviceman James Ellis Liebe, service number VX21644. (refer to items 00151.1 to 00151.3) -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Golf Bag
A golf bag which has been made using parts of the standard issue Army rifle bag used during the World War 2 era. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Brush, Shaving, H.OLDFIELD & SON, 1941
Standard Defence issue shaving brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle with black bristles.H. OLDFIELD & SON SYDNEY 1941 D^D stamped on handle -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Australian Expeditionary Force Training Camp at Ballarat, 1915
Two photographs showing World War One soldiers training camp at Ballarat, including a number of soldiers standing in front of a tent waiting for a medical examination. ballarat, world war one, ballarat training camp, australian expeditionary force, medical examination, soldiers, tent -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Rod, n.d
Post World War 2 fishing rod, mde from metal armoured tank aerial, with wooden handle and fitted with an 'Alvy' brand bakelite reel -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, LERHS, Gippsland Murders and Murder Mysteries, 2000
Presentation book containing reminiscences of Pat McDonnell signaller World War 2 Leigh Robinson Yactsman and Miss Isabella McLeod Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1939 - 1945, settlers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, War Service Record 1939-1945 - The Men and Women Who Returned, 1959
An alphabetical list of Education Department employees who returned from service in World War 2, giving a short resume of their careers; some photographs included.military history, education -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDAL SET, ID DISC, BADGE & RIBBONS, post WWI
Walter Joseph Constantine Baldwin enlisted in the 1st reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 11.3.16. Hospitalised with Mumps 13.12.16. He remained unscathed for the wars duration and was discharged from the AIF on 4.9.19. Refer 1526..1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re W.J Baldwin. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Set of ribbons for War and Victory Medals .3) 38th Infantry Social Club Life Member badge, gold colour with 38th Batt colour patch in centre. .4) ID disc, round metal, stamped "1617 W J Baldwin IRF 38 AI CE".1) (1 & 2) "1617 Dvr WJC Baldwin 38 Bn AIF" .3) Inscribed on back "W Baldwin 14/9/66"medals, military, history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Domestic object, Hip Flask, c1915
Hip Flask engraved for Edwin Cannon and presented to him before he left for the front during World War ONe. edwin cannon, ted cannon, bottle, world war one, hip flask -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Tool - Magneto Field Lamp
German World War 1 magneto lamp. It has a carrier rope and a pull down ring. It has a prism lens. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Photograph of personnel of an Australian Light Horse Signal Squadron playing cricket at a camp in Bethlehem during World War 1.ww1, army, alh, australian light horse, cricket, sport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Costume and Accessories, c1915
Silk Cream Handkerchief with a pale pink Hemstitched border with scene on one corner of Pyramids. (Souvenir Egypt World War)stawell clothing material ww1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Simeon
World War One 1914-15 Star awarded to 349 Private W Simeon 4th Australian Light Horse.medal, wwi, world war one, light horse, simeon -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 4th Light Horse WWI
Framed collection of black and white photographs of members of 4th Light Horse in Middle East during World War One.4th, light horse, wwi, world watr one -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1926
Donated by Stan McFee from the Keith McIlwraith Collection.Black & White photograph of First World War Naval Officer and four Army Soldiers standing in front of timber building.first world war officers, phillip island, stan mcfee, keith mcilwraith collection -
Arapiles Historical Society
Cloth Bag
House hold item, Wool holder for knitting-first world war era. Hole in bag for wool to run throughcloth, bag -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Mine Warfare During World War One, c1918
Four black and white images of miners under the Western front during World War One. They are possibly French soldiers. world war one, underground warfare, mining warfare, western front, tunnellers, mining corps -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Rehearsing for Battle: Australians Studying a Detailed Model of the Terrain of Messine Ridge, c1917
Black and white image of Australian soldiers s Studying a model of the terrain of Messine Ridge during World War One. messines, messines ridge, world war one, world war 1, australian imperial forces -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Wiring Party off to consolidate newly won terrain on the Western Front, c1917
Six men carry wiring equipment over battle scarred terrain on the Western Front during World War One.world war one, wiring party western front, electrical engineering, western front -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and White, World War One Postcard from John Joseph Gervasoni
World War One Postcard from John Joseph Gervasoni to Kate Gervasoni (Cugley) of Pine View, Yandoit Creek.yandoit creek, john joseph gervasoni, world war one, kate gervasoni, kate cugley -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Crowd at Dedication of Nurse Annie Maynard Westcott's grave, Ballarat Old Cemetery 2016, 2016
Colour photograph of the unveiling ceremony for the grave of World War One nurse Annie Maynard Westcott at the Ballaarat New Cemetery. world war one nurse, world war one, nurse, annie westcott, annie maynard westcott, ballaarat new cemetery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Students trace city's soldiers, 1997
Article on Year 10 Luther College students' research project on local soldiers who died in the First World War.Article on Year 10 Luther College students' research project on local soldiers who died in the First World War.Article on Year 10 Luther College students' research project on local soldiers who died in the First World War.soldiers, world war 1914-1918 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Kangaroo Hills School No 881 World War One Honour Board, 06/10/2013
Photograph of the Kangaroo Hills School No 881 World War One Honour Board on display in the Smeaton Primary School in 2013.world war one, kangaroo hills, kangaroo hills state school honour board, caligari, t. barnes, barnes, caligari, dalton, fletcher, hurn, monohan, smitth, waddingham, whatmore