historic, warWWII "Spotting Shed" near Brim Brim, 1942. Built to observe aircraft. Later moved and used as bus shelter outside Masonic Temple.on rear; " Lorna & Mary taken up at the spotting post Attwood April 1942 "Herriot St. East up on hill. WW2, later shifted to cnr. Learmonth & Warrenheip St as bus shelter" Bob Skewes from Betty Murphy, Feb 1995spotting shed, wwii, masonic temple

WW2 era Austrian metal cigarette rolling machine "RAPID" circa 1940s. This machine is designed to roll tobacco into individual cigarettes using cigarette papers. This item is a white metal box which opens up and on the inside has a cloth rolling mechanism. A cardboard container with 50 gummed papers is also included.Top: 1. "RAPID" - etched on top. Etched pattern in middle of top / 2. TALLY HO - 50 GUMMED Cigarette Papers. Bottom: TALLY-HO 50 GUMMED PAPERS / Made in Australia D10139. Inside: The individual papers herein have specially cut corners for your convenience / Make it a rule - use Tally-Ho smoking, cigarettes, tally-ho

Model 903 - Broadcast Receiver - past WW2 Tuner. Valves and tubes - GAN7, EBF35, GM5, 6x4 Principle: Super-Heterodyne ZF/IF 452KHz Wave Bands: Broadcast only (MW) Power: AC 220/240 Volt Loudspeakers: Permanent Magnetic Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) Colour: RedBack: Internal Aerial Socket Model 903 Front: Left Dial - OFF VOLUME. Front: Right Dial - AK, MAAW, C SDB, LO, CO, G1, AR UZ, KZSR, XY BN CV; BATR HA UL WV

Officers Tunic complete with shirt and tie on half mannequin. Rank of Colonel. Colour patches indicate service in WW1 and WW2. 3 blue service stripes on right sleeve and one red wound stripe on left sleeve. Possibly tailor made and not army issue. Shirt and tie from 1990's period.Inside tag M. TX

Three page research report titled "The Footscray Tramway Trust - 1917 - 1920", outlining the work of the FTT in setting up the tramway system in Footscray, its authorised routes, MMTB takeover, the trams it ordered, transformers, delays due to WW1, development during WW2 and its decline and closure of most of its routes.trams, tramways, footscray, footscray depot, ftt, mmtb, world war 1, world war 2

Certificate - facsimile on glossy paper. Gold and black print on pale yellow background, surrounded by colour illustrations - red, white and blue flags: Navy, Army and Air Force scenes, Rising Sun Badge, State Shields, laurel leaves, gumnuts and leaves, portrait of the King and portrait of the soldier - 'Killed in Action' WW2.Certificate presented to "The Brothers & Sisters" of "Harold R. Rodgers" by the Citizens of "Gerogery - Gerogery West Districts." certificate, ww2, harold r. rodgers

.1) The Soldier would be WW1 given the Chevrons on his arm. .2) The Soldier appears to be more like WW2.Black and white photographs of two Soldiers in Formal pose. 1. Soldier George Wilson in uniform sitting in a formal pose. Portrait shape. He is wearing 3 chevrons for overseas service on his right arm. 2. Soldier Bob Wilson in uniform in formal pose in chest and head shot and portrait shape and signed on bottom right corner, 1. On the back written,”Uncle George Wilson, Nana Spencers Brother”. 2.On front right corner signed "Sincerely Yours, Bob". On back written "Nana Spencer's brother, Bob Wilson". ww1, photographs, bob wilson, george wilson

Made from selection of butterfly wings and cellophane from cigarette packets during WW2 on islands near Australia.Wooden frame, green felt lining, glass top contains; 1. Belt, shades of brown, cream hat shaped shell ends. 2. Belt, orange and cream, brown ends.souvenir, belts, framed item

The photos relate to William H Owen and service with BCOF in Japan post WW2. Refer back to Cat No 4310P..1) Photo showing a parade of soldiers. .2) Photo showing two soldiers in a field. .3) .4) Two photos slightly different showing four soldiers at some type of sentry post.photographas, bcof, japan

“FIFTY YEARS OF SILENCE” The extraordinary memoir of a war rape survivor “ from Dutch colonial Melanesia during ww2 Soft cover book Soft cover- cardboard, red white and cream print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration black and white photograph of a woman, background red and white flag 214 pages, paper, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, maps and sketches books, autobiography, prisoners, ww 2

Bert HEWSTON, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.Four x black & white photos presumable taken by Bert HEWSTON during his war experience. .1) Group of Kaffir women & children. .2) Band playing onboard the ship Wandilla, conveying Bert to Europe. .3) Band playing on Avon River, Durrington. .4) 2 x uniformed soldiers. All different sizes.photography-photographs, military history - army

Refers to Bert HEWSTON Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.Hard covered photo album containing postcards of tourist attractions in UK, greeting cards, etc. Towards the back are post cards of troops in Europe c.WWI. Encased in linen dust cover embroidered in greens & yellow on front. Many cards have messages on them. Wire stapled spine. Dark red card cover. Dark grey pages with slots for affixing cards.On some cards: “Bert”books-albums, documents - post cards, military history - souvenirs

Bert HEWSTON, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 and WW2.Collection of 25 greeting cards sent from Europe by Herbert (Bert) HEWSTON to his family. Easter, Christmas, New Year & Birthday cards. They are various sizes.Most signed by “Bert HEWSTON”documents - cards, military history - army/souvenirs

RAAF NCO J E J Webb enlisted in New South Wales and served in the RAAF during WW2The Medal was awarded to RAAF NCO 166516 J E J Webb at the completion of his service1939-1945 Medal, Silver in colour with Red, Blue and White Ribbon not mountedAround the circumfarance of the medal 166516 J E J Webbraaf, ww2, webb

This Army Driving Licence was issued to VX130386 Spr W J Hammond, who served with the AIF during WW2.This is the original Driving Licence Issued to Spr W J Hammond.AAF G11 AMF Army Driving Licence, a printed white page attached to cardboard and cloth cover.The Licence is made out to VX130386 Spr W J Hammond.ww2, driving licence, vx130386 w j hammond

The Bottle Opener was military issue to VX3032 R Bone who served with the AIF Special Force during WW2The Bottle Opener belonged to VX3032 R Bone.An Army Issue Bottle Opener with a Name Tap attached together by a split ring.On the Opener Fosters Larger, on the Name Tag VX3032 R Bone.ww2, vx3032 r bone, aif special force

This Australian Service Medal was issued to 32692 C M Muir who served during WW2 as a Sergeant? with the RAAF.This is the original Medal belonging to 32692 C M Muir who served with the RAAF during WW2.Australian Service Medal 1939-1945, silver, round. The ribbon attached is that of the War Medal 1939-194532692 C M Muir.asm, ww2, 32692 c m muir, raaf

This First Field Bandage is dated 1942 and is thought to have been carried by a member of the Military Forces during WW2.This First Field Dressing is Original it appears to have been carried by a member of the Military during WW2.An oblong shaped gauze bandage in a cotton cover (First Field Dressing), the outer cover is well worn buff colour.The Dressing was made by Johnson and Johnson Pty Ltd Sydney November 1942.first field dressing, ww2, 1942

King's Condolence Letter sent to family of Flight Officer William EMERY - killed in action in Belgium during WW2Cream coloured note paper with Royal Crest and signatureBuckingham Place Signed George RIwilliam emery, kia, belgium, ww2, raaf

Female Army Wardens were assigned to the internment camps during WW2. These two were at Camp 4 TaturaBlack and white photograph of two Army wardens, seated. One on the right is holding a cat, whilst the one of the left is stroking the cat. Army wardens standing behind them.camp 4 army wardens, female army wardens, internment camp wardens, frances sproat

The sketch is of Marco Gazzi and internee during WW2, an Italian Dunera boy and drawn by Kurt Winkler (Kurwin) in 1943.Sepia photograph (x 2) of a mans head and shoulders, facing to the left of the photograph. Wearing a beanie and uniform.marco gazzi, italian internee, dunera boy, kurt winkler, kurwin

Ole Helsten was a Finnish merchant seaman, who was interned at Loveday SA and Graytown camps Victoria during WW2.Black and white photograph of a man looking at a folder which is open at a sketch of a man.ole helsten, finnish merchant seaman, loveday camp, graytown camp

Colonel Rhodan, Garrison and army nurses at the lowering of the flag and the Last Post at Camp 1, Tatura during WW2.Black and white copy of a photo of Anzac Day ceremony. Flag pole in Centre with flowers around base. Soldier putting the flag up. Left side is the side of a hut and other huts going from left to right. Soldiers and AWAS staff standing at attention watching the flag rising. colonel rhodan, garrison personnel, army nurses, last post, camp 1 tatura

Stories and photographs of Australian soldiers during WW2. Discusses WW1 campaigns and the stories of the soldiers who were involved. Light brown and cream coloured cover with cut out in front centre showing a picture of an Australian soldier. Title and authors name printed below cut out on front page and on spine. Back page has a short inscription on it. 399 pages. previous inscription inside has been whited out.ww1 campaigns, ww2 australian soldiers, australian diggers

The Grozinger family were internees in Camp 3 Rushworth during WW2. Photograph taken 13 December 1941.Black and white photograph of a lady and two children standing, a flower bed behind them and a hut in the background. Arandora Star memorial between garden and hut.ella grozinger, bruni grozinger, ilse grozinger, camp 3 rushworth

The Grozinger family were internees in Camp 3 Rushworth during WW2. Photograph taken 13 December 1941.Black and white photograph of two children, one standing, a flower bed behind them and a hut in the background.bruni grozinger, ilse grozinger, camp 3 rushworth

The Grozinger family were internees in Camp 3 Rushworth during WW2. Photograph taken 13 December 1941.Black and white photograph of a child sitting on a stool, flower bed behind them and a hut in the background.bruni grozinger, ilse grozinger, camp 3 rushworth