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Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medals:, Service H I C Vickers
1939 - 1945 Service (no Ribbon) 1939 - 1945 Australian Service (no Ribbon) 185864 H I C Vickers -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal Group, WW2 Royal Australian Air Force, 56380 LAC Edward Terrence Orlowski
Medals described from left to right: The 1939-45 Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloyto fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The 1939-1945 Star". The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with equal bands of Navy blue, Army red and Air Force blue. The Italy Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloy to fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The Italy Star." The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with 7mm red and 6mm white band repeated in reverse and separated by 6mm wide green band. Colours of the Italian flag. The Defence Medal The medal is cupro -nickel. It has an uncrowned effigy of King George vi on the obverse. The reverse has a conventional oak tree centrally placed with a crown above with two lions as supporters. Between the supporters are the dates 1939 - 1945. The base of the medal has the words "The Defence Medal". The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is orange with green outer stripes. Each green stripe has a black pin stripe running down the centre. The green represents the islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents the enemy attacks and the black represents the black outs. The War Medal The war medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the observe. The reverse has a lion standing on the double-headed dragon. The top of the ribbon shows the date 1939-1945. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the union flag. Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 The Australian Service Medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of king George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally surrounded by the words 'the Australian service medal 1939-1945. The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red striped which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, RAN, and RAAF respectively.The 1939-45 Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Italy Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Defence Medal 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. War Medal 1939-45 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. Australian Service medal 1939-1945 Orlowski E. T. etched on the rim of the medal.ww2, medals -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND MINING REVIEW, February 10th, 1939
Chemical Engineering and Mining Review February, 10th 1939 with photographs, maps and illustrations.books, technical, mining -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Ernest Wilson, Service record, 1939 - 1945
Service record Ernest Wilson 1939 -1945 (copy from internet 2008)transport - shipping, armed services, arts and entertainment - music, ernie wilson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Quotation, Wrought iron window grilles for Port Melbourne Bowling Club, Leveson Ornamental Iron Works, 4 Sep 1939
Quotation for wrought iron window grilles for Port Melbourne Bowling Club, 1939sport - lawn bowls, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne bowling club, sydney sims anderson -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1939-1945
Army Issue Housewife” 1939 – 1945 Sewing Kits. Pte Geoff Hallstawell, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Drainage Plan, 15/09/1939 12:00:00 AM
Plan of drainage for Ethel Vanner's house at 590 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 1939.Plan of drainage for Ethel Vanner's house at 590 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 1939.Plan of drainage for Ethel Vanner's house at 590 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 1939.water supply, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, vanner, ethel v., whitehorse road, mitcham, no. 590 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, 26/6/1939
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of the bust of a man, who is wearing a suit. The man is Frank Wright.On back - printed - Jerome; 26 Jun 1939frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Elwood Primary School, c. 1939
black and white photograph mounted good conditionGrade 5B, Elwood Primary School, 1939 -
Clunes Museum
Textile - TRAY CLOTH, 1939
White hand crocheted sandwich tray cloth"Clunes Centenary 1839 1939" stitched into patternclunes centenary 1939, tray cloth, crochet -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals - J.Ireland
1939/1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/1945, Australian Service medal 1939/1945. John Ireland NX16933medals, ww2 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals Minatures, Ireland
1939/1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/1945, Australian Service medal 1939/1945. John Ireland NX16933medals, ww2, army -
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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - GOLDEN SQUARE SCHOOL COLLECTION: SCHOOLS CHORAL COMPETITION CHALLENGE SHIELD, 1937-1939
Schools Choral Competition shield trophy, Bendigo Competitions Challenge Shield VI Grade presented by Bendigo School Committees Association, finally won by Golden Square School 1939. Wooden shield with attached silver embossed and engraved shield.bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
military uniform, Before 1939
This is the army uniform of James Chester Kerr Trewin a lieutenant in 2/7th and 58/59th Battalions. He served in the Middle East, Syria and New Guinea. James Trewin was wounded in action.This item gives an insight into the human element of World War 11 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and played a vital role during this time are remembered.A khaki coloured WW11 jacket (male) with a cap. There are medals on a strip. Three bronze stars : 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star. Round silver medals : 1939-1945 Defence Medal ; 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal . There is a Rising Sun - Australian Commonwealth Military Force - on the lapel and on the cap. On left sleeve is a strip of black and red bars.uniform-military trewin-james ww11 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 4/03/1939 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat 's 29 decorated for the 1939 Ballarat Floral Festival and its appearance and its use and publicity.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a postcard featuring the 1939 Floral Tram, Ballarat No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival. Photographed with the eight SEC hostesses standing inside the tram. Wal's Album notes give the date as 4-3-1939. Photograph printed on Kodak Paper, but no other details. See image i2 for rear of photograph.trams, tramways, floral tram, decorated trams, tram 29 -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Box of 1 Miniature Medal, 1 Ribbon Bar and one Pamphlet, Miniature Civilian Service Medal and Bar, 1994
The Civilian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 was established in 1994 by the Australian Government. It recognizes the service of civilians who served in Australia during World War 11, in organisations that were subject to military-like arrangements and conditions of service, or arduous circumstances, in support of the war effort. The original medal is missing in the presentation box. The recipient is William George Bennett of the Alice Berry Nursing Home, Kings Rd, Emerald.VEMU1664.1 Civilian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 (minature) with attached ribbon. The ribbon consists of three vertical bands of equal width of green, ochre and green, separated by two narrow white stripes. VEMU1664.2 Ribbon Bar for the Civilian Service Record 1939 - 1945 VEMU1664.3 Pamphlet explaining the medal design and the official wearing of the medalCIVILIAN SERVICE. The medal portrays the Southern Cross surrounded by Golden Wattle. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals & Ribbons- R.Lowe
1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/45 Aust Defence Medal 1939/45. with ribbons VX102574 R.F. Lowemedals, ww2, army -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Tawonga Valley 1937, 06/05/1937
Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. Historic photograph of the Tawonga Valley as it appeared in May 1937Black and white photograph of Tawonga Valley looking towards Mt BeautyHandwritten on rear of photograph in pencil - Thursday May 6th, 1937. Tawonga Valleytawonga, kiewa valley -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Bay & Battery Point, Portland Victoria, 08/04/1937
Black and white photo, looking south-east across piers and Portland Bay to Battery Point. Photo has white border, crimped edgeBack: 'Portland' - hand written, pencil Purple stamp 'APR 8 1937' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photographs - Portland Public Baths, 08/04/1937
Black and white photo. Portland public baths (3rd baths) in foreground with a long pier behind. Photo has white border, crimped edge.Back: 'Portland' - hand written, pencil Purple stamp 'APR 8 1937'portland public baths, portland harbour, community facility -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1937
When this photo was taken "Holly Green" as it was called then was owned by the Webb family. It was originally called "Emu Bottom" when the Evans family owned the property and re-named "Emu Bottom" when Hedly Elliot acquired it in the 1960s.A mounted black and white photograph of "Holly Green". There is a picket fence with a stone wall entrance on either side of a cyclone gate in the foreground. The fountain is on the LHS and a flowerbed on the RHS. The homestead is beyond the lawn. The mount is buff coloured with an inscription underneath the photo in gothic script.HOLLY GREEN / VICTORIA'S OLDEST HOMESTEAD AT THE AGE OF 101 YEARS / SUNBURY, 1937holly green, emu bottom, fences, fountains, sunbury, evans, george, webb, harry, stringer, esme, elliot, hedley, oldest house, house names, 1930s, george evans collection -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals, 1937
1. Coronation medal George VI from State of Victoria 1937 2. British token of memory to George III -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Cricket Club Sub-district 2nd XI Trophy, 1937-8
Arthur Henry Miers played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery. Kew Cricket Club; Sub-district 2nd XI; Points Aggregate Trophy won by Arthur Miers in 1937-8arthur henry miers, kew cricket club, cricket trophies -
Kinglake Historical Society
Pheasant Creek Post Office, Pheasant Creek Post Office and General Store
PhotographEarly photo of general store and post office at Pheasant Creek, includes store owner handing mail to man with horse, with other man sitting on stepphotograph taken c. 1937post office, store, pheasant creek -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Webbing
Webbing 1937 Pattern Beltequipment, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Book
R.A.F Pocket Book 1937ephemera, ww2, raaf -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Medallion
Coronation George 6th 1937.medallion, coronation george 6th -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medals:, Service W F Duncan
Medal: 1939 - 1945 Medal Medal: 1939 -1945 Australian service medal13488 W F Duncan -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medals:, Service
Medal: 1939 - 1945 Service (no Ribbon) Medal: 1939 - 1945 australian Service 143217 E J Barlow