During WW2 22,000 Australian military personnel became prisoners of the Japanese military, many of those who returned home after the war attributed their survival to the 106 Australian medical Officers imprisoned alongside them.Book, soft cover, cardboard, brown and dark grey print on front, spine and back on beige background, illustrated on front cover in sepia tones of Doctors attending to a patient, 297 pages, plain off white , illustrated with black and white photographs.books, ww2, pow doctors.

The story of Australian Nurses after the Fall of Singapore, February 1942, an account of the fate of every Nurse who boarded the Coastal Freighter “Vyner Brooke”, the nurses service, ill fated evacuation and their courage, compassion, ingenuity and fortitude in the unthinkable events that followed.Book, soft cover, cardboard, red and black print on front, spine and back, front cover has a photo of three Nurses in uniform in red, white and grey, 360 pages, plain white paper, illustrated B & W and colour photographs.books, nurses ww2, biography, pow’s, japan

Biography, the exceptional life of Wilma Oram Young AM, an Australian Nurse, a captive of the Japanese during WW2. After the War following her return to Australia she was inspired to help her fellow ex POW’s and war veterans through her tireless work with the RSL. Wilma Oram enlisted 0n 12.3 1941 age 24 years VFX58783 in the AANS, embarked for Singapore 2.9.1941, evacuated from Singapore on 12.2.1942 on the Vyner Brooke which was then sunk by the Japanese of Banka Island, they made it to shore on Banka Isl and taken POW for the duration of the War and finally arrived home in Australia on 24.10.1945.Soft cover cardboard, black, white and gold print on front, spine and back, front cover has a collage of B & W photographs of Nurse Wilma Oram Young AM, red, black and gold background colours, 328 pages, white paper, illustrated with B & W photographs.books, biography, nurses, pow’s, ww2

The book describes the siege and battles of “Ladysmith” during the South African campaign, with a full appreciation of the patriotism and pride of race which has made Australia a fighting unit in the British Empire.Hard cover, buckram, mid blue colour, gold print on front and spine, illustrated with red, white, blue flag on front and two flags on spine, end papers and fly leaf black coloured paper, 303 pages plain white , illustrated B &W illustrations and diagrams.Handwritten on front fly leaf in black ink, “ To Bev, wishing Reece a merry Christmas, happy new year,..............” words illegible.books, military, boer war, ladysmith

The story of Japanese Prisoners of War by Rohan Rivett “War Correspondent, POW on the Burma Siam Railway”Hard cover, buckram, dark fawn colour, blue print on spine, red print symbol on front cover, 400 pages, plain off white, illustrated B & W, colour and maps.Front fly leaf, hand written in grey lead pencil, “8a A.E. Lockwood 12/6”. Front end paper bottom right, book shop label in blue print intelligible.books, military history, pow’s

A book on “Soldiers” produced for young people after WW1Hard cover, buckram in green colour, with glued on paper cover front and back, front cover gold print on colour illustration of a soldier in uniform in front of a red, white and blue flag, back cover, gold colour, black print on spine. Front and back end papers illustrated with a dark blue drawing of a soldier, front and back fly leafs missing, 264 pages, plain off white, illustrated, sepia and colour illustrations and photographs.Front title page hand written in black pencil, “Stewart”books, military history, soldiers

The text in the book has been wholly written by serving members of the Australian Army scattered over the Commonwealth and in those places Australians are called apon to serve.Hard cover, buckram Kahki colour with light green print on front and spine, fly leaf and end papers,, illustrated khaki and white print and military equipment drawings, 204 pages plain of white paper, illustrated colour, B & W photographs, art work, line drawings and maps.books, military history, ww2

The book was “written and illustrated on Gallipoli” by the Men of ANZACCover missing, title page paper with black print, 166 pages, plain of white, illustrated, colour drawings (on plates) black and white photographs and line drawings.anzac, books,

Book Dedication, “ And to all the men and Women of Victoria’s Central Goldfields who served and made the supreme sacrifice in our name”..1) .2) Books, soft cover, front illustrated sepia tone photograph of group of Soldiers with Jungle vegetation in back ground, 7th Infantry Bn Darwin vicinity, back cover sepia tone photo of Soldiers marching a column of Japanese Naval prisoners.On Title page printed in red ink on adhesive label, “Central Goldfields/Art/Gallery”, in black ink, With Compliments”books military, histroy, biography ww2

Book dedication, “Dedicated to the men and women of Victoria’s central Gold Fields who served and made the supreme sacrifice in our name”.1) .2) Books, soft cover, cardboard, white print on front and spine, front cover illustrated sepia tone photo of a soldier in uniform, back cover illustrated sepia tone photo of Soldiers marching with crowd of spectators, 73 pages, plain white, illustrated B & W and sepia photographs.On title page adhesive sticker printed in red ink, “Central Goldfields/Art gallery”, hand written in black, “With Compliments”books military, history, ww1 biography

Much of the material contained in this book was collected in October 1975 and first appeared in a special supplement which was issued by the Castlemaine Mail to mark International Women’s yearBooklet, soft cover lightweight cardboard, black print front and back on purple background, illustrated with three oval black photos on front, 56 pages, plain white, illustrated B & W photographs.booklets, history, castlemaine women, biography

Biography from the diary of “Walter Edmund Leadly” 1st Battalion 2nd Corps of the Canterbury Regiment of New Zealand.Book, soft cover cardboard, purple print on front cover, cream print on spine and back, front has illustrated sepia tone photo of three soldiers with Signallers equipment on cream background, rear cover brown background, 60 pages, plain white illustrated with B & W photographs.books military, history, biography, ww1

Many were ANZAC Heroes. Some were criminals. Some were both. Leading war historian Peter Stanley reveals the citizen soldiers the army regarded as bad characters.Title: Bad Characters, Sex, Crime, Mutiny, Murder And The Australian Imperial Force. Soft cardboard cover, with black & red printing on front, spine & back. Mottled yellow with light grey print background. Front cover displays sepia photo of a group of ten soldiers in uniform. Back cover displays sepia colour photo of a group of soldiers, some in uniform. 286 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated in black & white, photos, line drawings & lithographs.books-biography, military history-army, bad, characters

Biography of Leonard Keysor. This is the personal story of one of Australia's 9 VC recipients at Gallipoli & the story of his family. Compiled by his great neice, Kiera Quinn Lockyer.Soft cardboard cover, black print on front, spine & back. Mottled beige background with two black & white photos on front. Larger photo is a painting of a soldier in uniform on the battlefield, smaller photo is a half portrait of a soldier in uniform. 302 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated with black & white photos of people, certificates, medals, ships & buildings.Front flyleaf signed in black ink: “Keira Quinn Lockyer”books-military, photography-photographs, keysor, vc

The story of Five brothers in the war to end all wars. ANZAC Sons is composed from a collection of over 5 hundred letters & postcards written by the brothers who served.. This compelling true story was compiled by the grand daughter of a surviving brother.Soft cardboard cover, red & black print on front, spine & back. Sepia photo of five soldiers in uniform on front cover together with black & white photo of a trench scene. Back cover has a black & white photo of soldiers & a building. 688 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated with black & white photos & maps. Collection of letters & postcards.Front fly leaf handwritten in black ink: “The Bendigo RSL Museum.Thank you for the inspiring work you do to ensure future generations will always remember the great sacrifices of our forebears. Allison”books-biography, military history-army, photography-photographs, anzac, sons

A story of HMAS Bendigo, a literacy sketch comprised of contributions from some of the men who served in her; contributions that reflect the humour, frustration, tragedy and discomfort of life at in war time.Soft cardboard cover, purple print on front & spine, red & black print on back. Sepia colour photo on front of HMAS Bendigo in camouflage paint. Back cover has a coloured photo of HMAS Bendigo banner which includes The Bendigo City Crest of the places served during WWII. 126 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated with black & white photos & maps.Hand written in black ink on notepaper attached with clear sticky tape to front end paper: “WK, DAVID INGRAM BORN IN BENDIGO”books-military/history/navy, hmas, bendigo

Soft cardboard cover, dark blue print on front & spine, block print on back. 4 coloured illustrations of POW scenes on front and one coloured illustration on books. 158 pages, cut plain paper. Black & white illustrations of POW scenes & personnel. WWII autobiography of reflections, recollections & images.“Black printed label adhered to front flyleaf. In appreciation; I would like to make it known, that this copy, being one of the fifty copies sponsored by Mr Leigh Bates, Dally Sullivan, Ian Bennett, and Colin Ferguson is presented in memory of their relatives and friends who died up there in the wilds of North Borneo.....B.Y.”books, borneo, my war

Battles of WWI is an illustrated account of warfare along the Western front & on the Gallipoli Peninsula.Soft cardboard cover, with a sepia photo of soldiers in a trench, white print on black background on front. White print on mid green background on spine & back. 256 pages, cut plain paper. Illustrated with over 130 black & white photos & battle maps.books-military-history, gallipoli, western front

Biography. Next To Impossible - The remarkable life of Albert Chalmers Borella VC. Bushman, farm hand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW Commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable story. Hard cardboard cover, black print over mid green background on front, spine & back. Sepia portrait photo on front. Colour portrait photo & colour photo of service medals on back. End pages illustrated in black & white battle maps. 510 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated with black & white photos & maps. books - biography/military, vc

HMAS Bataan 1952. An Australian Warship in the Korean War. "The author explores the variety of tasks and risks undertaken by the ship and her company in circumstances that were always challenging and sometimes highly dangerous" - Professor Jeffrey Grey.Hard cardboard cover, deep blue buckram with gold print on spine. Dust cover mid blue background, sea image, dark blue & gold print on front, spine & back. Sepia photos of HMAS Bataan on front & back covers. Gun crew on front flap, men on side of fo'c'sle back flap. 294 pages, cut plain paper illustrated with black & white photos, maps & diagrams.Handwritten in black on front fly leaf: Donated by Mrs Olive Pell BENDIGO DISTRICT RSL MUSEUMbooks-military-history-navy, korea

Shrapnel and Semaphore. My grandfather's diary of Gallipoli is an amazing story of courage, faith and service. It provides a graphic account of the horrors of the fateful ANZAC landing and of the courageous attempt to take the peninsula against impossible odds.Soft cardboard cover, purple print on beige background on front, spine & back beige print on dark brown background. Sepia photo of 3 men in uniform on front. Sepia portrait photo on back (New Zealand uniform). 60 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated with black & white photos. Biography & diary of Walter EDMUND (Bill) LEADLEY Reg No 6/1122 Lance Corporal 1st Battalion, 2nd Corps, Canterbury Regiment of New Zealand.books, military, nz, shrapnel

.1) Book. Hard cover. Printed images of WWII women in armed forces, nursing & land army. Bottom image is photo of modern females in RAN. Red & blue printing. 108 pages, illustrated photos & maps. .2) DVD - Australian Government Department Veterans Affairs. Changing roles of women, 1899 - today. Images identical to front cover. .3) CD Rom identical cover to .2) above.books reference/military, audio-visual technology - audio/visual accessories, illustrations-prints, military history

Item relates to S.W.Ross VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details.Red buckram hard cover. Title printed in black ink. 450 pages, cover has a hand written name in black.Front cover: “Illegible printed name” Written inside front cover: “Bulford”books reference, dictionary

Letters to Creswick. A selection of letters published in the Creswick Advertiser during the Great War.Cover soft cardboard, black, red & white print on front. Background pale green with photograph in colour of the Creswick School, Roll of Honour in foreground. No page numbers. Illustrated with black & white photos. Cut plain white pages.books-military-history-collection, letters, creswick

The Mystery of AE1 Australia's Lost Submarine & Crew. AE1 simply disappeared. This was the first loss of a military unit during WWI.Cover is soft cardboard, grey & dark blue coloured print on front, spine & back. Background grey & blue coloured seascape of navy vessels on front. Black & white photos of submarines on back. 200 pages, cut plain white. Illustrated with sepia, colour & black & white photos.Handwritten in blue ink on front fly leaf: "Best wishes Kathryn Spurling"books-maritime, military history-navy, submarine, ae1

Discover the fascinating story behind the Great Wars. Discover all you need to know about WWI & WWII.Cover - soft cardboard. Red black & gold print on front, spine & back. Front cover background coloured battle scene with tank & soldier. Back cover background sepia colours of portrait photo of soldier in uniform & ammunition. 303 pages, cut plain white. Illustrated with black & white & coloured photos. End paper black & white photo of soldier on front, aircraft on back.books, military history, ww1. ww2

Australians from every branch of our armed forces in WWII found themselves captives in Hitler's notorious prisoner of war camps.Cover - soft cardboard,black, cream & white print on front, spine & back. Background photo in black, white & red of soldiers in uniform sitting & standing. 523 pages, cut plain white paper. Illustrated with black & white photos & maps.books-military-history, pow's, reich

Two of the least well known stories of Australia at war are that of Australian submarine AE2 & the Australian Naval Bridging Train both at Gallipoli in 1915. Written by: "Lieutenant Thomas Frame RAN & Sub Lieutenant Greg Swinden RAN"Cover is hard cardboard, black coloured buckram, gold print on spine. Dust cover is black & navy blue print on front & spine. Background coloured copy of the painting 'Sea of Marmara' by Charles Bryant with a sepia coloured portrait photo of three men in uniform above on front. 208 pages cut plain white paper. Illustrated with black & white photos, maps & illustrations. End papers front & back, sepia photos of a group of men in uniform 'Smoko in the Desert.'.books-history, military history-navy

Many photos throughout the book illustrate a large collection of WW1 guns. Presented to Australian towns.Cover - hard cardboard, dark blue buckram with white print on spine. Dust cover - red, white, dark blue & beige print on front & spine. Front - colour photo of a British heavy gun in action. Back - colour photos of a German 150 mm Howitzer with long barrel, dark blue background. 94 pages, cut plain white paper, illustrated with black & white photos.books, trophies

ANZAC 100 Years On - An intimate insight into the impact war has on Our Family's Journey. A true story based on war diaries, war records, recollections & personal experiences by Betty Brooks.Hard cardboard cover. Black white & gold print on front, spine & back. Beige coloured with faint writing background & front cover illustration of two books & a poppy in colour. 125 pages, cut plain white paper. Illustrated with sepia, black & white & coloured photos. Front fly leaf inscription Biography of a family. Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: "Donated by Julie Bennett"books, anzac journey, 100 years