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Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR SHELL, 1947
... WW2. Donated by N Hubble....On timber base - hand inscribed - “N/Horvic Hubble/1947/WW2”.../WW2” On display label: “Hand Painted Shell. Made ...On display label: “Hand Painted Shell. Made in the islands WW2. Donated by N Hubble.Hand painted shell souvenir with palm trees, mountain. Shell mounted on timber stand, diamond shape.On timber base - hand inscribed - “N/Horvic Hubble/1947/WW2”military history, souvenirs, islands -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Kormoran Orchestra
... Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. Man in middle...Sepia photograph of Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. ... photograph of Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. on back ...Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. Man in middle front row, with white hat, is Hans Hesse, piano and accordion player.Sepia photograph of Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. on back: Kormoran orchestra, Hans Hesse, centre front. Donor Monika Goetze nee Hesse (daughter) 17 November 2018.graytown camp, kormoran orchestra, hans hesse -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Rowlock Block
... WWII Equipment... craft during WWII...Rowlock Block [folding type] used in WW2 inflatable... [folding type] used in WW2 inflatable emergency craft An adjustable ...An adjustable rowlock block designed for use on inflatable craft during WWIIThis adjustable rowlock is a rare artefact from WWII. It was designed to stow away when not in use.Rowlock Block [folding type] used in WW2 inflatable emergency craftrowlocks, seacraft, wwii equipment -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Map - Maps, Soldiers Settlement WW2, Circa 1950
... Soldiers Settlement WW2 ... and second world wars in an effort to more closely settle the land... to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details... to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details ...The soldiers' settlement scheme operated after the first and second world wars in an effort to more closely settle the land and also give opportunities to returned soldiers. Crown land and other larger estates were acquired for the purpose. Most of these maps relate to the area north of Warrnambool where many of the subdivisions were parts of larger estates.These maps pertaining to the Soldiers' Settlement program, relate to an interesting part of Australian and local history. As such they have historic and social interest and significance.A collection of 25 paper maps which relate to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details of the people allocated the land and some smaller maps have the printed details of the applicants requirements.Text is black on white paper which in some cases is quite aged. The maps are as follows: .1 Narrapumelap Estate ( Ripon & Hampden) .2 Narrapumelap Estate Part 2 (Villers & Ripon) .3 Narrapumelap Estate Part 3 ( Villiers & Ripon) .4 Burrumbeet Estate ( Ripon) .5 ' Berrambool' Estate 9 Hampden & Villiers) .6 ' Hopkins Hill' Estate Villiers 4011 acres .7 Caramut North No 2 Estate ( Villiers ) .8 ' Morpor' Estate ( Villiers) 4172 acres .9 ' Morgiana' Estate ( Normandy) 3453 acres .10 ' Chatsworth House' ( Villiers) 9341 Acres .11 ' East Elwood' Estate Villiers 2407 acres .12 Grey's Estate ( Mornington) 1151acres .13 ' Rowes Estate' ( Buln Buln Gippsland 733 acres .14 'Tarrone' Estate No 2 Part map .15 'Chaldon Meade' Estate (Bourke) Bulla 517 acres .16 ' Terranallum South' Estate Hampden 3757 acres .17 ' Brung Brungle' Estate Dundas 695 .18 ' Armidale ' Estate ( Dundas)2108 acres .19 ' Moyne Falls' Estate ( Villiers) 627 acres .20' Yulong' Estate 9 Lowan 6321 acres .21 Murray Valley Irrigation District 9 Moira)113 acres .22 Murray Valley Irrigation District 103 acres .23 ' Mount Fyans' Estate ( Hampden) .24 ' Barwidgee ' Estate ( Villiers) 4277 acres .25 'Pine Hills' Estate 2nd portion ( Lowan) 6190 acres narrapumelap, berrambool, hopkins hill, caramut north, morpor, chatsworth house, east elwood, terrinallum, moyne falls, tarrone, caramut soldiers settlers, burrumbeet, morgiana, grey's estate mornington, chaldon meade, brung brungle -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 3/6/1940 - My War Part 6 - Evacuaton Nearly complete - Dunkirk, Local Newspaper Coverage of World War 2 = Dunkirk
... Local Newspaper Coverage of World War 2 = Dunkirk...world war 2 - dunkirk...Local Newspaper Dated 3/6/949 World War 2 - Coverage... - Dunkirk Newspaper Local Newspaper Coverage of World War 2 ...Local Newspaper Coverage - Special - My War Part 6Local Newspaper reporting the World War 2 dated 3/6/940The Sun Newspaper dated 3/6/1940 - Special Coverage - My War Part 6 - DunkirkLocal Newspaper Dated 3/6/949 World War 2 - Coverage - Dunkirkworld war 2 - dunkirk -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed print
... ww2...A17-468 cavorts over a RAAF EFTS airfield during World War... a RAAF EFTS airfield during World War Two During World War II ...During World War II, the RAAF established twelve Elementary Flying Training Schools (EFTS) to meet the rapid demand for pilots in an expanding Air Force.Due to a shortage of pilots, observers, wireless operators and gunners, the Dominions of the Commonwealth agreed to establish a co-ordinate scheme to train 28,000 air crew each year to help England fight the war in Europe. It was known as the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS). The Dominions would supply the trained aircrew and the mother country would provide the aircraft. Brown timber frame with cream mount containing print of two planes flying over landA17-468 cavorts over a RAAF EFTS airfield during World War Twoa17-468, raaf, ww2 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Weapon - INNOC: Japanese Rifle WWII
... INNOC: Japanese Rifle WWII... in WWII...Japanese Rifle WWII Type 38 fixed to the Wooden board... in WWII Japanese Type 38 rifle Ser No. 447 Japanese Rifle WWII ...Commonly used Japanese Rifle used by Japanese forces in WWIIJapanese Rifle WWII Type 38 fixed to the Wooden board and attached to the WallJapanese Type 38 rifle Ser No. 447 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Manual, H E Daw, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, 1941
... second world war 1939-1945... (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens... their training during the Second World War. The booklet was issued... second world war — air raid precautions world war 2 — 1939-1945 ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.72-page manual provided to air raid wardens following their training during the Second World War. The booklet was issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria. Fourth Edition, 1941second world war 1939-1945, second world war - air raid precautions, air raid precautions - manuals, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Famous Fighters of the Second World War, 1958
... Famous Fighters of the Second World War... of WW2 fighter aircraft. Author - William Green Illustrated by GW... melbourne Book Famous Fighters of the Second World War Hard cover ...Hard cover with 128 pages containing text and photographs of WW2 fighter aircraft. Author - William Green Illustrated by GW HeumannPublished by MacDonald and Co Ltd Maddox Street London. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, RAAF Jacket with Air Gunner's Wings, Circa WW2
... Used by Air Gunner in RAAF during WW2, Probably in UK...Navy Blue WW2 Jacket with rank of Flying Officer complete...Circa WW2... melbourne Uniform, RAAF Jacket with Air Gunner's Wings Navy Blue WW2 ...Used by Air Gunner in RAAF during WW2, Probably in UK and EuropeNavy Blue WW2 Jacket with rank of Flying Officer complete with waist belt. -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Photograph, Inaugural march of M& Z Commando Association members at The Australian Commando Memorial at Tidal River 16 November 1964
... ww2...The WW2 Commando memorial cairn was unveiled at Tidal River...Rectangular colour glossy print photograph of former WW2... of former WW2 Commandos marching at Tidal River. From Don Bergman ...The WW2 Commando memorial cairn was unveiled at Tidal River on 15 November 1964 by the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria Lieutenant General Sir Edmund Herring. Former WW2 Commandos march under their Association banner to the cairn for the dedication ceremony.This was the first dedication of a significant WW2 Commando memorial. The Victorian Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Edmund Herring, unveiled the Commemorative Cairn that has become the de facto national Commando memorial.Rectangular colour glossy print photograph of former WW2 Commandos marching at Tidal River.From Don Bergmanww2, world war ii, australian commandos, independent companies, australian commando association, tidal river, wilsons promontory national park -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Hat brooch, Robert Garland. (Soldier), Unknown
... Possibly WWII Historical significance.... for a photograph. Possibly trench art from WWII.... WWII. Brooch has a rising sun badge on hat and pin. Possibly ...Possibly WWII Historical significance.Australian slouch hat brooch with a window on the rear for a photograph. Possibly trench art from WWII.Brooch has a rising sun badge on hat and pin. -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW2 German Combat Helmet, Circa 1940-1945
... WW2 German Combat Helmet...ww2 german helmet...Associated with WW2 german issue helmet for combat purposes. ...Manganese metal Combat Helmet used by German Troops WW2...-country WW2 German Combat Helmet Manganese metal Combat Helmet ...Associated with WW2 german issue helmet for combat purposes. Associated with WW2 German combat helmet issue. Once owned by Harry Dyson, Chiltern Resident. Manganese metal Combat Helmet used by German Troops WW2. Hard metal exterior. ww2 german helmet, german ww2 combat helmet -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - On Guard, Volunteer Defence Corps
... of the Australian Volunteer Defence Corps in WW2. Sometimes referred...History of the Australian Volunteer Corps in WW2 ( Home... of the Australian Volunteer Corps in WW2 ( Home Guard ).Printed pages ...An excellent reference to the forming and service of the Australian Volunteer Defence Corps in WW2. Sometimes referred to as Australia's Dad's Army. History of the Australian Volunteer Corps in WW2 ( Home Guard ).Printed pagesPrinted pages containing photos, sketches and jokes. -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Knitting for the Forces
... World War. This booklet dates from the Second World War... for the Forces", WWII.... for the armed forces during the Second World War. This booklet dates ...This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This booklet dates from the Second World War and was produced by G.J. Coles Ltd. It contains patterns for garments that can be knitted for the armed forces.Knitting Book (front cover) - "Coles present Knitting for the Forces", WWII.COLES / PRESENT / "Knitting / for the Forces" / Containing Complete Knitting / Instructions for ... / 3 PULLOVERS, 1 CARDIGAN, / BALACLAVA, MITTENS, / SOCKS, SCARF, SKULL CAPknitting handicrafts - history world war ii, g.j. coles and co. ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, world war ii -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - FIRST AID KIT, 1942
... WWII historical significance...U.S.ARMY FIRST AID KIT FROM WWII FIELD DRESSINGS, SAFETY...WWII historical significance INSCRIPTIONS READ: U.S.ARMY ...WWII historical significanceU.S.ARMY FIRST AID KIT FROM WWII FIELD DRESSINGS, SAFETY PINS AND DIFFERENT DRESSINGS.OUTSIDE OF TIN.INSCRIPTIONS READ: U.S.ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Gas Mask, Unknown
... WWII Heritage....WWII black gas mask with rubber face mask and hose. Metal... Dandenong melbourne Gas Mask Equipment WWII black gas mask ...WWII Heritage.WWII black gas mask with rubber face mask and hose. Metal red gas container down the bottom.Tag with VX109826 R.F. Fuebergang tied to the hose. Bottom of container has marking W A H 2. EIV.M -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Soldier's Pay Books, Unknown
... Details of soldier's pay during WWII... Curtis used during WWII... belonging to VX19808 William James Curtis used during WWII ...Details of soldier's pay during WWII2 x Army Pay Books belonging to VX19808 William James Curtis used during WWIIThe continuation book is stamped 'Discharged' -
Lorne Historical Society
Equipment - Water bottle in pouch, S. and U. Ltd, 1943
... ww2...This water bottle and pouch used in New Guinea in WW2 by Mr...WW2 canvas pouch for water bottle, including water bottle... Parade Lorne great-ocean-road Water bottle in pouch Equipment WW2 ...This water bottle and pouch used in New Guinea in WW2 by Mr W.Norton of Lorne Victoria An item of national significance, used in WW2 battlefields, and carried and used by an Australian soldier.WW2 canvas pouch for water bottle, including water bottle with cork, and belt loops.Stamped, inside upper rear, "S and U Ltd, 1943"ww2, papua new guinea, soldier, water bottle, pouch, khaki, w. norton, lorne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 4, ed. by Neville Smith, 1944_07
... The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 4, ed. by...world war 2..., dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Book The Second World War in Map ...Series of articles published by the "Argus" 1941-1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.48 p., col. maps.world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 3, ed. by Neville Smith, 1943_
... The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 3, ed. by...world war 2..., dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2....Book Book The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 3 ...Series of articles published by the "Argus" 1941-1943, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.48 p., col. maps.world war 2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Riboni Family
... A during WW2.... of their children taken in Palestine before WW2. ... taken in Palestine before WW2. The Riboni family were internees ...The Riboni family were internees in Camp 3 compound A during WW2.Black and white photograph of Mr and Mrs Riboni and one of their children taken in Palestine before WW2. internment camp 3, gulia riboni -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, HMAS Sydney II
... World War Two... in WW2... being sunk by the Kormoran in WW2... Two World War 2 ...In memory of the crew of HMAS Sydney 2 who lost their lives in WW2Framed photograph of the crew of HMAS Sydney 2 prior to her being sunk by the Kormoran in WW2HMAS Sydney II, Names of the crew members lostww2, world war two, world war 2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, RECRUITMENT WW2, 1939 - 1945
... POSTER, RECRUITMENT WW2...WW2...WW2 Recruiting Poster - original.... background in colour, of a nurse in uniform. WW2 Recruiting poster... goldfields POSTER, RECRUITMENT WW2 Poster Poster - cardboard, beige ...WW2 Recruiting Poster - original.Poster - cardboard, beige and black print on illustrated background in colour, of a nurse in uniform. WW2 Recruiting poster, original,Words on Poster "It's a worthwhile Career!/ Join the/ ROYAL/ AUSTRALIAN/ARMY/ NURSING/CORPS/ PHONE MATRON". Production number "AHQ ADV PROD A222" on back of poster - handwritten in black ink - "Donated by/Bob Brown/Bgo RSL"posters, ww2, royal australian army nursing corps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Enemy Aliens, 1005
... WW2. On Jun 10th, 1940 the Australian authorities carried out... in Australia during the second world war.... The internment of Italian Migrants in Australia during the second world ...Tells of the plight of Italian migrants in Australia during WW2. On Jun 10th, 1940 the Australian authorities carried out the bigget round-up of civilians of an Italian descent.Navy blue soft cover with lines of green barb wire and red and white textEnemy Aliens The internment of Italian Migrants in Australia during the second world war.enemy aliens, franklin j, italian migrants, camp 14a (loveday), camp 3, tatura -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in map and story, ed. by Neville Smith, 1941_
... The Second World War in map and story, ed. by Neville Smith...world war 2... to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2....Book Book The Second World War in map and story, ed ...Series of articles first published in the "Argus" from 1941 to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.63 p., black & white photographs, col. maps.world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in map and story, Vol. 5, ed. by Neville Smith, 1945_
... The Second World War in map and story, Vol. 5, ed. by...world war 2... to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2....Book Book The Second World War in map and story, Vol. 5, ed ...Series of articles first published in the "Argus" from 1941 to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.50 p., black & white photographs, col. maps.world war 2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, MID, WW2, Mostly Unsung Military History Research & Publications, Worth a Mention, 1994
... BOOK, MID, WW2... of the Australian Army Mentioned in Despatches in World War Two”... of the Australian Army Mentioned in Despatches in World War Two” Book ...Hard navy blue buckram cover. Gold print on front & spine. 111 cut, plain, white pages. No illustrations.Front cover in gold print: “Worth a Mention. Members of the Australian Army Mentioned in Despatches in World War Two”book, mention, mid, despatches -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Service Medals and War Photographers Shoulder Badges
... Worn during WWII by John Bagnall... WWII Defense Medal, 39-45 War Medal and 2 bronze... melbourne Service Medals and War Photographers Shoulder Badges WWII ...Worn during WWII by John BagnallWar Photographers were classed as "Non-combatants " and were thus no entitled to campaign medals despite their often being embedded in front line forces. Shoulder badges were issued to them to distinguish them from operational troops. WWII Defense Medal, 39-45 War Medal and 2 bronze Official War Photographers Shoulder Badgeswar photographer, john bagnall, -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Cigatettes tin, Murray Sons and Co
... Issued during WWII... during WWII Yellow paper label with red with red print ... issued to troops during WWII Yellow paper label with red with red ...Issued during WWIIRound tin of Murrays cigarette Tobacco issued to troops during WWII Yellow paper label with red with red print MURRAY ERINMORE CIGATETTETOBACCO Rear Murray Sons and co Belfast Ireland Est. 1810tobacco