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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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - GRENADE, ITALIAN, 1939-43
Italian grenade, one of a number slightly different, mostly aluminium and all called Mod 35. Outside components missing. Nicknamed Red Devils by the Allies. This one was souvenired by William Humphrey Robert Jeffers No VX52782, enlisted 5.4.1941. Served in the 2/24th Batt 9th Div and served in the Siege of Tobruk and Middle East Campaigns. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 19.10.1945.Main section two piece aluminium case/container; rectangular slot on sides of top half. Small knob, 7mm in diam. mounted on side of top section.Red case, empty.ordnance, weapons, red devil -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - SHELL CASING, Post 1939
Item in the collection of Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF, refer cat No 3627.5 for his service details.Cylinder shape brass casing from a 20 MM cannon, striker end has number stamping on.“20 mm MK2 9......”ordnance, military, weapons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, 1940
Ashtray, brass, decagon in shape, with two cigarette trays, 3 round metallic legs. Palestinian coins inlaid around side, some dated 1927,1935, 1937, 1939. Marked 4604 A, 1941.ordnance, trench art, memorabilia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map, 1917
Area of map covers the Somme from Suzanne, Clery, Perone then onto Doingt, Rosiel, Ronssoy. Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details. Map, France, Ordnance survey May 1917, Edition 1, sheet 62c, scale possibly 1:20,000. On rear is a glossary of terms French to English.map, trench, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HARD AT IT
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, February 18, 2005. Hard at it: workers at the Bendigo Ordnance factory tinker with various mechanical parts.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORKERS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, February 19, 2005. Workers: staff at the Bendigo Ordnance factory take time out for a photograph.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HARD DAY'S WORK
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, March 18, 2005. Hard day's work: women work at the Ordnance Factory. Date unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LUNCHTIME
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, April 8, 2005. Lunchtime: a group of workmen having their lunch at the Ordnance Factory. Date unknownnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, NAVAL GUNS, FRAMED, Post WW2
Cream coloured paint on timber frame with cream mount & glass. Black & white photo of two twin gun mountings. Black ink, handwritten information on cream mount.Handwritten in black ink on mount: “TWO 4.5 TWIN GUN MOUNTINGS DURING FINAL ASSEMBLY. ORDNANCE FACTORY, BENDIGO”photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army, naval -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - Hat Beret
Beret dark green size 52 of the Royal Australian Ordnance Corp; black cotton bias ribbon securing the outer and inner material; cotton bias ribbon draw string to adjust fit to head size; Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps cap badge there is a plastic weather proof lining on the inside four air holes 5mm dia 20 mm apart Inside beret storage bar code label with: NSN 8410-66-097-7302/Beret W Dark Green 52/ self adhesive clothing stores sales price tag / D8410 66/M097 7302/ >>>$8.80 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Brassard
Sleeve, khaki. Badge in red and yellow letters EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal) Royal Dutch Army. Left sleeve only. Worn by operators, drivers and handlers.badge/buttons, afghanistan, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HARD AT WORK
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, February 10, 2005. Hard at work: female workers get the job done at the Bedigo Ordnance Factory.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MECHANICS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, March 2, 2005. Mechanics: workers are hard at it at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory. The people and date of the photo are unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - australain Military Forces, Storage In The Tropics 1966, 30 April 1968
1966 Australian Military forces - Director of Ordnance Services. 1966- BooletGreen Cardboard cover and rear with paper molded and thread binding for edge reinforcement Dark green in color. With off white pages inside.7610-66-024-4972 30/4/1968 Restricted Prepared and issued under the direction of Director of Ordnance Services. 1966australian army ordnance services - storage in te tropics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TOUGH JOB
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, March 3, 2005. Tough job: Gladys Brown (nee Jorden) works at the Ordnance factory, date unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Manual
All field units such as 8/13 VMR had need of methods to store equipment. This document provided a template for storage in tropical conditions.Moderate research valueGreen coloured heavy card covered technical manual, screw bound, adhesive fabric spine being Instructions for the Australian Army Ordnance Services Storage in the Tropics 1966.Ink stamp on title page " 8/13VMR Regimental Collection. " -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, Mess Dress Leut.Colonel Australian Ordnance Corps, 1961,67
David jamison colonel ordnance corps 00011.1 - mess jacket black red lapels 00011.2 - mess dress vest red felt 00011.3 - mess dress trousers black , dual stripes 00011.1 - jacket 1961 CGCF 00011.2 - vest 1960 CGCF 00011.3 - trousers 1967 CGCF -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Army earphones, c 1940
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 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Shirt, Australian Defence Industries, 1989
This shirt is part of a Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps uniform. The Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) is responsible for various logistics and organisational operations, such as maintenance of parachutes, fuel distribution, personnel administration, explosive disposal and laundy operations.Short sleeved khaki shirt in light polyester material. Fastened by seven plastic buttons along centre. Two chest pockets fastene with externa flap and button. Fabric shoulder epaulettes on left and right side held in place with a plastic button. Label on interior back of neck and stamp on collar.Printed in black inscriptions on the white label: “ADI P/L/VIC 1989/[broad arrow]/SIZE. 40/8405-66-093-8319/SERVICE NO/NAME/DO NOT BOIL OR WRING/MACHINE WASHABLE/DRIP DRY, IRON LIGHTLY/WITH WARM IRON”. “SIZE 40” is stamped in black into on interior collar. Inscription handwritten on interior lower back panel “4800045/MARTINS.”military, army, raaoc, royal australian army ordnance corps, uniform, parachuting, marksman, warrant officer -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Manual
Australian Army was equipped with M3 General Grant tanks during WW11. CMF Armoured Regiments had M3 General Grant tanks 1948 - 1955. Technical manuals and User Handbooks were essential equipment for Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) tradesmen permanently attached to Armoured Corps regiments as Light Aid Detachments (LAD) or AFV Workshops and were responsible for repairs and maintenance of a nature beyond the expertise of AFV crewmen and just short of major rebuilds undertaken by Base Workshop detachments.Part of a collection of workshop manuals and user handbooks relating to equipment on issue to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles during the latter half of the twentieth century.Buff colour covered booklet, 160 pages, thermal bound being Technical Manual Ordnance Maintenance Medium Tanks M3, M3A1 and M3A2. Published by US War Department 9th May 1942Ink stamp on title page " 8/13 VMR Regimental Collection " -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PENNANT AAOC, C.WW2
Australian Army Ordnance Corp pennant from c. WWII.Triangular shape - blue felt with red felt strip and two blue felt attachment strips at wide end. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge printed on left hand side and A.A.O.C in red print across pennant.pennant, memorabilia, aaoc -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ORDNANCE FACTORY BENDIGO - A DECADE OF LEAP YEARS, 2007
A decade of leap years, recollections of a working life at the Ordnance factory Bendigo from 1943 to 1982, 104 pages with black and white photographs. Published by Cohuna & District Historical Society copywright Jean Strachan Cohuna.Edgar John Harveyorganisation, industry, ordnance factory, bendigo, industry, ordnance factory. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, March 7, 2005. Women in the workforce: the names of the women in these photos are unknown as is the date the photograph was taken. They were photographed at their place of employment, Bendigo Ordnance Factory.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges British, Pre 1953
00079.1 Royal Engineers Hat Badge Kings Crown George V1 00079.2 Royal Army Ordnance Corps Kings Crown Hat Badge 00079.3 Royal Corps of Signals Kings Crown Hat Badge -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Manual
Relates to Chevrolet Armoured made in USA during WW11.Technical manuals and User Handbooks were essential equipment for Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) tradesmen permanently attached to Armoured Corps regiments as Light Aid Detachments (LAD) or Tech Support Troop (TST) and were responsible for repairs and maintenance of a nature beyond the expertise of AFV crewmen and just short of major rebuilds undertaken by Base Workshop detachments.Research vehicleBuff coloured soft cover manual being Technical Manual Ordnance Maintenance Transmission, Transfer Case, and Steering Systems for Medium Armoured Car T17E1. Published by War Department ( USA ) 7 October 1943.Heavy ink stamp on cover " Archive Copy Location " then follows in pen " 3/A/1". In red ink top right corner " T10 { or} T16" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TROPHY, 1936
AAOC (Aust Army Ordnance Corp) Trophy probably awarded for a marksmanship competitionTrophy, silver, consists of round base with 3 crossed rifles facing upwards & a cup attached. The cup is engraved.AAOC Won by S.SGT W A BRIGHAM 1935-36” “LEWBURY EPNS”military history - army, military history - trophies -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Audit Report (extract), J Williams, Auditor-General Thirteenth Annual Report June 1914, 1914
A photocopy reproduction of the Receipts and Expenditure during the year ending 30 June 1914 concerning the Ordnance Stores showing the unsatisfactory position of the stocktaking accounts at these establishments and steps taken to overcome the irregularities in connection with the keeping of Equipment Ledgers. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Jacket - Service Dress
Army Warrant Officers with lanyard & Ribbons Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, Red lanyard, service ribbons War medal 1939-45 Korea, UN service,Long service and good conduct & gen service ???uniform, 1968, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, ARMY, Australian defence Industry, C.1970 - 1990
Uniform re W.O 1 Graham Wybar Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corp. .1) Shirt short sleeve khaki colour complete with shoulder Corp badges “RAAOC” crown on upper arm denoting W.O 1 class, long service ribbon. .2) Trousers, polyester khaki. .3) Belt nylon webbing khaki colour with silver colour buckle .4) Lanyard nylon red cord.uniforms - army, raaoc