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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Calendar 2012, Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs, The War Comes Home: 1942, 2012
Commemorative calendar depicting World War 2 on the Australian home frontPO2186 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book. Colonial Conflicts. 1845-1972, General Editor: Nic van Outdshoorn, Front Line Dispatches. Australians at War 1845-1972, No Date
PaperbackColonial Conflicts World War 1 and the ANZAC tradition World War 11: Enemy on the Doorstep Korea, Malaya and Vietnam From the writers of Two Hundred Years -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal, Australian War Medal, WW2 medals
YOUNG, Leslie Frederick World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal, Australian War Medal VX118924 DOB: 24.12.1920 Date of enlistment: 19.11.1942 Location of enlistment: Caulfield, VIC Place of enlistment: In the field QLD NOK: YOUG, Florence Date of discharge: 24.2.1945 Rank: Gunner Posting at discharge: 2/3 Antitank RegimentPacific Star World War II Star War Medal Australian Service MedalL.F. Young VX 118924 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, A Passing Cheer for the Aussies of the Second World War, 1942
War song lyrics that were written at various times, during 1941 and printed as separate leaflets which were given by the writer, as a token of welcome, to visiting Australian on Active ServiceA Passing Cheer for the Aussies of the Second World War paper booklet of war tune lyrics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 6 Edward Street, Mitcham, 1/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photo - 6 Edward Street, Mitcham. Built 1890 - 2 Additions Post World War Two. Demolished. Replaced as part of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with Number 4 Edward street.edward street, mitcham -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, 2) Pytchley
Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. Leo Reoch Cohn served in both World War 0ne and World War Two. He enlisted in the 1st AIF on 23.9. on 6.5.1915, initially in the 22nd battalion (No. 1039), aged 18. Shortly after, on 11.9.1915, he transferred to the 8th LHR and embarked for Egypt on 23.9.1915, serving in both Egypt and Palestine. During that period of service, he transferred to the 1st Australian Light Car Patrol on 8.9.1917. This unit later became the 1st Australian Armoured Car Section. Leo began his return journey to Australia on 16.5.1919. Shortly after his RTA, he was discharged. While on active service overseas, he was hospitalized on a number of occasions due to illness. During World War Two, Leo enlisted in the 21st Battalion VDC (No. V360272) on 18.5.1942 at the age of 44. He was appointed Lieutenant on 25.6.1942. Leo's VDC service was terminated on 31.10. 1945 following the end of World War Two. .1) Tailored khaki woollen officer's dress jacket with silk like fabric lining. Two button-down breast pockets and two button down-side pockets. All buttons are military issue. Unit colour patch on each shoulder (8th ALH). Above the left breast pocket is a World War One trio of medal ribbons. An attached fabric belt has a metal buckle. .2) Light brown cotton drill jodhpurs with button fly. Knee reinforcement pad sewn on the inside of each leg. Button down hip pocket and two side pockets. Belt loops and buttons for braces on the waist band..2) On manufacturer's label: 'Pytchley, MADE IN ENGLAND'. Handwritten in black ink on waistband: 'COHN'.uniform, 8th light horse regiment, leo reoch cohn -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Growing up during WWII, Ron Stranks, 28 Jun 2010
Ron Stranks - Growing up During World War 2Duration 01:01:08families, built environment, ron stranks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - WWII, Anne Millar, 27 Feb 2012
Anne Millar discussing rationing during World War 2Duration 01:39:17war - world war ii, families, built environment, anne millar -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990
Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 14/3/1942 - Special _ My War Part 24 - R.A.N. Loses Two Warships, Local Newspaper Dated 14/3/1942 - Special -My War Part 24
Local Newspaper dated 14/4/1942 - R.A.N. Loses Two Warships - Malta Defies Hitler's FuryLocal Newspaper dated 14/4/1942 - My War Part 24 - R,A.N. Loses Two WarshipsLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2 events Dated 14/4/1942 - My War Part 24R.A.N. Loses Two Warships - Malta Defies Hitler's Fury world war 2 newspper dated 4/3/1942 - r.a.n. loses two warships -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photos, Batch
Black and white photos of WW2. Middle East dessert. World war two, -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Three WWI soldiers
Three Australian soldiers in World War 1 uniforms. Two are holding rifles with bayonets, the officer in the centre holds a Union Jack flag. The solider on the left has a VC medal as well as first world war medals. The link with Legacy is unknown but Legacy was founded by men who had served in World War 1. The photo is an example of first World War uniforms and equipment.Black and white photo of three soldiers from World War 1 mounted on dark grey cardboard.A degraded label on the back says 'Picture / Framers / ? / Beaments(?) / Camberwell / Glenferrie ?'world war one, soldiers, uniforms -
Bendigo Military Museum
uniform - BADGES
Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for details of his service record..1) and .2) A pair of World War Two Volunteer Defence Corps cloth badges. Letters VDC embroidered as a monogram in black thread. Monogram is contained within a red circle on a brown coloured cloth background.volunteer defence corps, badges, leo reoch cohn, vdc -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Pullin, R.A. - Ed. Pullin, Ellie V, World War II - Diary, 1985
Local Resident's diary of service on H.M.A.S. 'Swan' - 20th minesweeping squadron 3-Sep-1939 to 17-Dec-1943 by the husband of the Hist. Soc President Ellie Pullin.Pullin, R.A. World War II - Diary. Book with pale blue covers and dark blue spine with gold printing on the front. Photograph of HMAS Swan in Sydney Harbour September 1939. +Additional Keywords: Pullin, R.A. / Pullin, Ellie V.World War II Diary - R.A. Pullin -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Mayoral Ball, Hawthorn Town Hall, 1947
Photograph of the first Kew Mayoral Ball to be held after the Second World War. The photograph formed part of the collection of WHS Dickinson and was presented to the Kew Historical Society by his daughter in 2018. Original black and white photograph of the Mayor of Kew, Cr WHS Dickinson and the Mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson at the 1947 Kew Mayoral Ball, held at the Hawthorn Town Hall. This was the first [Kew] mayoral ball to be held after the Second World War. The photo shows a derbutante and her partner being presented to the Mayor and Mayoress while the Acting Town Clerk, Mr W. Graham and two flower girls, Janet and Judith Dickinson stand near the Mayor and Mayoress.1947cr whs dickinson - mayor of kew 1946-1947, civic events - kew (vic), mayoral balls -- kew (vic) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Coins, Japanese Coin, During World War 2
Coins collected by Staff Sergeant H. Cubbin.8 coins from Japanese occupied territories during World War 2.coins, numismatics -
The Foundling Archive
Photograph- golf
This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.golf: sport; west sydney; australia -
The Foundling Archive
Photograph- girl and car
This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.Pippy, outside Father Inghams Tarree 22.2.47west sydney: car; 1947; 1940's; aaustralia -
The Foundling Archive
Photograph
This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.Barney Grimes, Mum, Mary Grimeswest sydney; australia; melanesia; polynesia; holiday; -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book - World War II Vol 1-8 Orbis
Magazines describing the build up to World War 2. The invasion of countries by Germany to American and japan's involvement. There are 8 volumes with an index compiled by F. D. BuckPictorial .History of Word War 2 in Magazine format containing 3360 pages 0415Eight Red Plastic Folders Containing paper Magazines World War II Vol 1-8 orbis -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Camp Songs, 1918
A booklet of songs for the troops in World War 1. Including 'Till the stew in the dixie grows cold', 'The beloved MP', and 'Two brown biscuits'. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920.A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1 or made of material that came from soldiers.Booklet of songs for soldiers in World War 1.Handwritten in black ink on corner 'J.B.M McLean A Coy. Seymour'world war one, songs -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Film - DVD, Tank Battles El Alamein to the Volga
Tank warfare during WW2DVD in caseThe War File - Tank Battles El Alamein to the Volga - The Story of Tank Warfare During World War Twoww2 -
Caulfield RSL Sub Branch
2nd AIF brass plaque, unknown
Appears to be a 2nd AIF plaque which may have belonged to SGT Robert Henry Baxter.An item which refers to the 2nd Australian imperial force and WW2.Solid Brass plaque from mold, World War 2 era Plaque comprised of 2 areas(not parts) . Upper ,rising sun emblem marked "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES" with the number 2 under the crown. Lower, with lettering "A.I.F" on top of a tin helmet. Back of plaque has no markings, is uneven from molding process and has not been filed to a smooth finish. rising sun badge, 2nd aif -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Alwyn Till's Adversary, 1944
Notes pertaining to the death of Alwyn Till during World War 2.till, alwyn, world war 1939 - 1945 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Calendar 1995, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995, 1995
Commemorative calendar marking 50 years since World War 2calendar -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper - Special - Dated 0/4/1941 - My War Part 13 - ANZAC Evacuation of Greece
Local Newspaper Dated 30/4/1041 - Special - My War Part 13Local Newspaper Dated 30/4/1041 - Special - reporting events of World War 2Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 13 - Dated 30/4/1041ANZAC Evacuation Of Greece - Blooded But Unbowedanzac evacuation of greece, local newspaper dated 30/4/1941, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 7/9/1943 - Special - My War Part 39, Local Newspaper Dated 7/9/1943 - Special - My War Part - Australians Press On To Lae - Taming The Turpitz
Local Newspaper Local Newspaper Dated 7/9/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 39 Australians Press On To Lae - Taming The Turpitz -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee Hugh Caffrey, c.1993
Two photos of Legatee Hugh Caffrey in 1995. Event and reason for the photo is not known. It is believed that he was Hugh William Caffrey with Service number VX120388 who served in the second world war in the 2/12 Australian Infantry Battalion. Born in 1921 in Maffra. From his medals, he served in the Pacific in the Second World War, as he has (from left to right) the Pacific Star, the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-45, The Australia Service Medal 1939-45, and last is the 1977 EIIR Silver Jubilee medal. A record of a legatee towards the end of his life.Colour photo x 2 of Hugh Caffrey.Handwritten on one '3R95-22 / 15 August 1995' the other has 'Hugh Caffrey' in pencil.legatee, comradeship -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Australian Expeditionary Force training Camp at Ballarat, 1915
Two photographs showing World War One soldiers in Training at Ballarat.ballarat, world war one, ballarat training camp, australian expeditionary force -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Australian Expeditionary Force in Training at Ballarat, 1915
Two photographs showing World War One soldiers in Training at Ballarat.ballarat, world war one, ballarat training camp, australian expeditionary force