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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF RUINED BUILDINGS, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, sepia photo of bombed out buildings, only rubble remains. Shrubs and trees at the side. Location not knownpostcard, postcard, ww1, france ruins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: NACH DER BESCHIESSING LILLES, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a damaged unidentified building at Lilles. 'Nach der Beschiessung' translates as 'after the bombing'postcard, ww1, france, lille, ruins -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph
Black painted wooden framed black & white photograph.Photograph inscribed "A Big Crater." Photograph shows a bomb crater 75 yards in circumference. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Carrier Glorious
Paper back book of 254 pages. Front cover illustrated with colour reproduction painting of an aircraft carrier that had been bombed.Hand written on the fly leaf "Donated by Raymond Schelter".books, military history, navy -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
3 inch Mortar Tail Fin, Unknown
UnknownMade of steel it has a cone shape were is screws onto the bomb and cylinder section which has 6 fins attached On one of the fins there appears No 9 MA 54bomb tail fin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF BOMBED BUILDING, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, sepia image of a bombed building that was once a church or cathedral. Location not known. G36 and GS written in pencil on the back.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, church, ruins -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Textile - Mortar Platoon Flag
Flag made to represent Mortar Platoon 1RVR in the late 1970s.This flag was created by the members of Mortar Platoon ( likely 1RVR) in .the late 1970s. It lists the names of the members of the platoon at the time. This item is well provinances Dark red cotton, rectangular flag with white satin pelican carrying two mortar bombs sewn on the obverse in the centre. The Pelican has black sitiching for details and the mortar bombs are oulined in black. The flag has gold coloured trim. "Mortar Platoon" and the names of the platoons members are embroidered in an orange/ gold coloured thread"Mortar Platoon" " John Barber" "Graham Hamilton" "Jeop Damen" " Ron Banks" "Ray Smart" "Tom Johnston TC" "Jim Campion" "Alan Single's" Bob Johnstone ( Johnno)" "Phil Dunk" " John Rees" "Oley Ok" " Rick Grant" " Bob Howe" "Reg Hayes" "Graham Davies"5/6 rvr mortar platoon, 5/6 rvr, 1rvr, army reserve, mortars, flag, 5/6 rvr bhq -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, “Why tram 1012 didn’t make it.", "There’s a bomb in a tram…”, 1970
Newspaper clipping titled - “Why tram 1012 didn’t make it. There’s a bomb in a tram…” The Herald 1970 St George’s Rd, Northcote, bomb hoax, 10 passengers on board. Driver diverted into Barkly St, North Fitzroy, off-loading passengers. Policeman from Northcote searched tram over 10 minutes.trams, tramways, st georges rd, northcote, police, barkly st, tram 1012 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Insignia, Military Insignia, Early 20th century
These badges or insignia are probably British and belong to artillery and infantry military units but no further information has been found regarding them. They were probably attached to the shoulder pad or other part of the military uniform.These items have no known local provenance but are kept for display purposes..1 A metal badge or piece of insignia with two crossed cannons and a bursting bomb and the number 158 in the centre of the bomb. .2 A metal badge or piece of insignia in the shape of a shield with two crossed cannons, a wheel and flame. There are three metal rings at the back for affixing the item to part of a uniform. .3 A metal badge or piece of insignia with two crossed rifles, a circle with the number 158 and a crown atop. .4 A metal badge or piece of insignia in the form of a shield with two crossed cannons and a bursting bomb. There are three metal rings at the back for attachment to part of a uniform. 158military insignia, history of warrnambool, badges -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
Sent to Mrs MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta by soldier during second world war.Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with hand drawing of rope around bomb with yellow strip and pilot on top. Red cross top left cornerTop left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Top centre - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Bottom left side - "OK Joe Were over Toyko" Rear - 129537 ACI Gilbert A V Group 436 Flinders Island Tasmania ww2, envelope art -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Aerial Bomb
Defused 112lb bomb used by Royal Flying Corps. Dated 1918. Found under a House in Upwey in 2008. No other known Historyweapon, 1918, raf -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcards - black and white, E/ Le Deloy, Oorlog Poperinghe (Bombardemente), c1917
Black and white photographic image of a double storey building in Poperinghe which was bombed during World War One. 8.9 x 13.9oorlog, poperinghe, world war, world war one, bombing, bombardment, chatham family archive -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr John Edward (Jack) Cray c1942, 1942
The Bombing of DarwinSepia B/W Photos of Corpral J.E. Cray at Dawin in Uniform (2)war, army, j.e.cray -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Mortar Bomb Carrier for 81mm H.E. M362A1, 1969
Mortar Bombs are typically carried post-WW2 in single containers such as this whereas in WW2 they often used metal strapped, cardboard carriers which held three bombs.. Cylindrical green cardboard tube with various markings for 81 mm Mortar Cartridge. TCT over V in circle with 3/69 below. COMP B CARTRIDGE 81 MM H.E. M362A1 W/FUZE PDSQ. F7 FOR MORTARS M1 & M29 41D- MY-11-70 EXPLOSIVE TCT/V 3/69 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER, TABLE TOPS, Australian Military Forces, 8.8.1945
Item in the collection re M.J. Craig NX170489, refer Cat No 4316.4 for service details.Newspaper yellowed, "Table Tops", Final Edition No 66, all black print 4 pages. The major item is the dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima.newspapers, table tops, hiroshima -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - BOMB FUSE WW2, C.1939 - 45
Japanese bomb fuse made of brass and steel .Cylindrical in shape has a red tag with Japanese writing attached.. The base fin has writting on it."J6169"arms ammunition, metalcraft brassware, japanese -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
One of a series of illustrated envelopes which once contained letters drawn by a soldier/s and sent to Mrs MacDonald of 32 Grey Street Wangaratta.Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with drawing of war scene - cannon in front of hut and palm trees, ambulance in centre and bomb exploding below aircraft in sky.Top left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia ww2, envelope art -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
Cloth, khaki. Bomb and letters "EOD" (Explosives Ordnance Disposal) Royal Dutch Army. Right sleeve only.Worn by operators, drivers and handlers of EODs.badge/buttons, afghanistan, army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Balmoral At Peace With The Remnants Of A B52 Crater
Two coloured Photograph in a black frame with white matting 1. Balmoral at Peace with the remnants of a B52 bomb crater. 2. Coral, at Peace and as it is nowBalmoral at Peace with the remnants of a B52 crater.photograph, balmoral collection, battle of coral-balmoral -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF BOMBED ALBERT CATHEDRAL, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, sepia photo of the bombed ruins of Albert Cathedral, France, surrounded by debris. Handwritten on the back in pencil L1 Albert Cathedral 1918postcard -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR, BOMBING of DARWIN, 2012
Refer service of Pte BASIL DARBY SX9423 2/14 Bn.1. Pamphlet, 70th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin Commemorative Service, Sunday, 19 Feb 2012, Darwin Cenotaph. This is a single sheet of cardboard folded to make 4 pages. The image on the front is an Aust soldier in steel helmet, looking over from a ships rail at a column of smoke rising from the edge of the Harbour. 2. Pamphlet - frontline Australia Ball - 70th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin. This is 4 sheets of stiff paper - colour printing. It has images, messages from politicians, maps. 3. This is a single small strip of cardboard - useful as a bookmark. It is for the 70th Anniversary of Bombing of Darwin at frontline Australia. It is for a dance dated 18 Feb 2012. 4. Card. Invitation to the Ball from Chief Minister of NT to Mr Basil Darby and Guest. 70th Anniversary of Bombing. Dated - Sunday 19 Feb 2012darwin ww2, darwin 70th anniversary ball -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Picture F-111 A8-146 with a selection of the ordinance it can deliver, Picture Australian Aircraft Aardvark--the General Dynamics F-111 and array of weapons available to be used in association with F-111 Aircraft
Picture shows the wide variety of the ordinance that can be used by the Aardvark--the General Dynamics F-111Great view of the aircraft and its ordinance - Australian Aardvark--the General Dynamics F-111Picture of Australian Aardvark--the General Dynamics F-111 and ammunition available to be fitted to the aircraft. Bombs , cannon shells, rockets etc. mounted on a MDF backboard.F-111 Australian Aircraft on the ground with a large variety of weapons that can be fitted too the aircarft.f-111 and ordinance, aardvark--the general dynamics f-111 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - THEODOLITE, c.1930 - 1940
Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox MATHESON 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No1959 for his service history. The two items were put together to make a home made Theodolite.Metal, glass construction consisting of an eye piece from a bomb sight eye piece with several adjustments fitted to an ASTRO Compass MKII and rotates on a base"AM ASTRO Compass MKII Ref 6A/1174 3.C"surveying-terrestrial, compass -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, HIROSHIMA, BCOF, 1945 - 47
Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B & W of damage from the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima. A number of these photos were possibly taken soon after the time as they contain people in them.photographs, hiroshima, bcof -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DAMAGED
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Damaged: a Commercial Bank in Darwin shortly after the Japanese bombed the city in 1942. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, PHOTOGRAPHIC, C.1914 - 18
Photos of soldiers and Bombardment scenes from battlefields in Flanders in WW1.1. Picture of a street in France after a bombardment during WW1. B & W photo. 2. B & W photo of ambulances picking up wounded soldiers in a desolute bombed out village in France in WW1. 3. Soldiers standing in front of a bombed building in Poperinghe, Flanders, Belgium in WW1. 4. B & W studio photo of 5 British Soldiers from WW1 in uniform.1. In French and English says "Rue De Framboisiers after the Bombardment". 2. Says "R.A.M.C. picking up wounded in a captured village.passchendaele barracks trust, postcards, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS RAAF, 1942 - 1945
The photos were in a collection held by SQD Leader Kenneth Frederick Bawden No 250882 RAAF. Enlistment details are scant. Enlisted on 4.12.1939, served Darwin area 15.9.1942. - 6.1.1943, after details are near nil but records state there was Pacific area service and was awarded the Pacific Star. At discharge on 28.2.1946 he held the rank of Sqd Ldr at Air Force HQ. Refer 2048.9. Photographs in envelope. B & W photos of various sizes, including bombing of Darwin, Rear HQ including Birdum, Daly Waters NT and HQ RAAF in Adelaide.photography - photographs, australia, war damage -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Long Way Round. Escape Through Occupied France, 1988
Black and red soft cover. Drawing on front cover of seven soldiers walking along a path with bombed township in the background. Author - WILLIAM MOORE Pages 182Written on front page "Donated by Bgo Y Mens Clubbooks-military-history, escape -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Allan Charles Quinn, Old residential district - Rouen, 05 June 1949
This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan Quinn while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of buildings in Rouen, France, taken on the 5th of June, 1949. The building in the foreground is intact, but most of the buildings behind it have been damaged by bombing.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "It" in pencil.allan-quinn, photograph, rouen, france -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Lagoon Confectioners, Peter Parrington, 24 Feb 1999
When Lagoon announced their imminent departure from Port Melbourne, PMH&PS arranged a farewell display for the 1999 Festival. Anne Callaghan and Peter Parrington went to the factory to collect information and memorabilia, and to take these photos.From a group of colour photos taken at Lagoon Confectioners February 1999 prior to their leaving Port Melbourne: Pat AQUILINA nee MORIER packaging sherbet bombsindustry - food, lagoon confectionery pty ltd, business and traders - confectioners, pat aquilina nee morier, bob mcquade, dean mcquade, lorraine mcquade