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Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - AWARD OF THE FRENCH LEGION OF HONOUR, Department of veterans Affairs, pre 21 7.1998
The program outlines the proceedings of the award of the French legion of Honour to Sgt John Henry Lockett age 107 years by the French Ambassador His Excellency Dominique Giraud at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Main Hall in Pall Mall bendigo on July 21 1998 beginning at 11.30 am. The MC on the Day was Bendigo RSL President Mr Alan Holmes. The Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard to make the speech in response. Refer Cat No 8143 re the initial outline from the Office of the Prime Minister, Cat No 8145.10P for photographs on the day.Souvenir program 4 pages folding. Front page in colour with the Australian and French Flags followed by details. Page two details the history of the award and Jack Lockett's WW1 service. Page 3 outlines the proceedings from 11.30am in the morning. Page 4 is sponsorship by the Department of Veterans Affairs.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour -
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Uniform - JACKET, SERVICE DRESS, SUMMER, ARMY, cWW2
Jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, brown colour Bakelite shank buttons with raised map of Australia and lettering with metal cotton pins. Collar, shoulder epaulettes with attached "AUSTRALIA" badge, two front pockets with button down flap. Inside jacket two brass belt keepers. Manufacturers stamp inside front right side.Manufacturers information - purple ink stamp "^/C.P."uniform, army, cww2 -
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Plaque - HMAS BENDIGO PLAQUE, CORVETTE HMAS BENDIGO 1941-1946
See Cat..4546. This bell belonged to Corvette HMAS BENDIGO and was presented to the Bendigo City Council by the Royal Australian Navy in recognition of the valiant services of the warship in the Second World War 1941-1946. Refer Cat No 4546.This is a solid sheet piece of brass. Rectangular shaped, each corner has a countersunk hole. The writing about the Bendigo is in block letters. Each letter is slightly depressed with black paint in it.ran, hmas bendigo, ww2 -
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Uniform - JACKET, SERVICE DRESS, SUMMER, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, c WW2
1. Jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, brown colour, Bakelite shank buttons with raised map of Australia and lettering with metal cotter pins. Collar with two attached metal Rising Sun Badges; shoulder epaulettes with three officer's pips being "Captain" and "Australia" badge. Four front pockets with button down flap. 2. Belt - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, metal buckle, plastic button and leather belt keepers. No Manufacturers information.uniform, army, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, SERVICE DRESS, SUMMER, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, c WW2
1. Jacket - Khaki colour, cotton twill fabric, brown colour metal shank buttons with raised map of Australia and lettering with metal split rings. Collar; shoulder epaulettes with attached two rank insignia being Lieutenant Colonel. Four front pockets with button down flap. 2, Belt - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, metal buckle, plastic button and fabric belt keepers. Manufacturers white cotton label, inside top right pocket.Manufacturers information, black ink print. "M.TX" uniform, army, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - "Parare" Survey Corps Magazine Issue 9, Royal Australian Survey Corps, 1993
An annual magazine published for release on RASvy Corps birthday 1st July. All units with RASvy Corps are invited / expected to submit an article depicting their activities over the preceding years 1991 to 1993. 4Fd Svy Sqn Adventure training list pages 7, 8. Army Map Depot - Unit Ski Day, pages 20, 21. The William Patton Expedition - Locating his grave as part of the " Burke and Wills " expedition, list of personnel involved - page 43. 8 Fd Svy Sqn - names mentioned and photo - page 50. 4 Fd Svy Sqn (1992) names mentioned page 69. The G Res manning list on page 70. Names mentioned in "Unit sports pages 73, 74. Exercise Kokoda Cartographer July 1992 list of participants on Page 78. Iraq - The Gulf War, Topographic Support page 52. Adelaide (4 Fd Svy Sqn) 1992 page 65. 8 Fd Svy Sqn manning wind down list pages 89-90. Military Geographic Information Pilot Project page 92. Royal Australian Survey Corps Aerial photography Team personnel list page 95. Operation Belama 92 Team list page 96. Long term Schooling attendees and promotions, page 105. Litho Sqn Postings in and out pages 116-117. Special awards SGT Durrant page 113, SSGT SR Hill page 114. RASvy completes 1:50,000 scale mapping of the Pilbara Region page 121. 1st Topo Svy Sqn personnel mentioned on page 122. A4 sized booklet with soft glossy card covers, paper pages held together with a plastic spiral binder.army survey regiment, army survey regt, fortuna, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, asr -
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Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, 1954
Uniform issued to "WO1 D.M.FIELD" 313679, REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR.Jacket - Khaki colour wool serge fabric, Battle dress style, belted at the waist with metal buckle. Brown plastic buttons. Collar shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap. Shoulder sleeve insignia black colour with red embroidered lettering "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF TRANSPORT". Light Khaki colour cotton twill fabric pocket lining. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label - left pocket lining.Manufacturers information on two labels. Black ink print - "REGIMENTAL NO/ NAME" Red ink print - "M.TX Size 7" On pocket lining - purple ink stamp - "D^D/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ 1954" uniform, army, battle dress, wo1 dm field -
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Poster - Map Production flow chart poster using Automap 2, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, 1982
This poster designed to be folded into a brochure describes the second phase of the computer assisted cartographic system to be used by the Royal Australian Survey Corps in the establishment of a topographic data base, Future tactical applications and map products using the data base are displayed. A topographic map of Series R631 1:100,000 Helenvale, Queensland printed on the reverse side that was produced by the Automap system using information from the topographic data base. This is the fifth edition of the poster.A multi colour poster of map production using the Automap 2 system. Poster shows a schematic and pictorial flow chart diagram of the stages of the map production process using the Automap 2 system. The poster was intended to be folded into a small brochure. A 1:100,000 Army Survey Map Series R631, 7966 Helenvale, Queensland Edition 2 is printed on the reverse side of the poster. The map is an example of one of the initial maps produced on the Automap 2 System at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, automap 2 -
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Medal - ANNIVERSARY OF FEDERATION MEDAL 2001
This medal is a full scale replica . It has a mounting ring at the top. Attached to that is a coloured ribbon. The ribbon's main colour is blue. It has 4 yellow vertical, 4 maroon vertical and 6 vertical stripes. The front of the medal shows a raised 7 pointed star with a circle in the centre. The words "Anniversary of Federation 1901-2001". The reverse side is covered by the glued on ribbon. medal, federation australia, 100 anniversary -
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Manual - HOME GUARD TRAINING MANUALS, Hodder and Stoughton, 1940-1942
1. 2. 3. This is an English book designed for WW2. 4. This is an Australian book designed for WW2. 5. This is a British Commonwealth Book. GB, NZ, Aust.1. Home Guard Handbook - red buckram cover. Blue and black printing, it has 126 pages of text and weapon drawings. Author John Brophy. 2. Home Guard Fieldcraft Manual. Green buckram cover, black print, small book and map of Australia on front. 171 pages of text and drawings and photos. Author Major John Langdon-Davies. 3. Advance Training for the Home Guard. Author John Brophy. This book has a blue buckram cover. Printing is in black ink. It has 142 pages of text and drawings. 4. The essentials of training for the home guard, Weapons and minor Infantry tactics. Author Capt. A.S. Keighley ex AIF . 36 pages and drawings. 5. The Home Guard in the Field. Light blue cardboard cover. 52 pages of text and drawings.1. Marked on the top is “1/9” 2. First page has “3/3” written in pencil. 3. Front cover has a tattered label from “McGills Agency, Elizabeth St, Vic” 4. Marked on front in pencil “5/8” Also has a round sticky label from “Albury Book Bazaar” 5. Rubber stamp on front cover from McGills Agency.ww2, home guard, manuals -
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Map - SB55-10 Markham Joint Operations Graphics Air and Ground print separations, Royal Australian Survey Corps, Bendigo, Dec 1981
This set of map prints was assembled as a training aid. The collection is a complete set of individual color prints of each colour used on the final printed maps for each map Joint Operations Graphic (JOG) JOG Ground and JOG Air versions. This map series was produced in two versions to help coordinate military Ground Operations and Air Operations. The ground users required that heights and measurements were in Metres, whilst air users required height information in Feet for altimeters. The Air Version also contained more Aeronautical information including safe flying height information called Maximum Elevation Figures (MEF). Later printing of JOG incorporated printing in just four colours Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black (CMYK). Item 6421.1 is an example of a JOG Ground and item 6421.2 is an example of its matching JOG Air version.1:250,000 SB55-10 Markham JOG A and G colour separations bound together in a manilla card covered folder bound with a timber edge. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, 1978/79
Uniform issued to Warrant Officer 2nd Class. "R. HOSKING", "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CORP OF TRANSPORT".1. Jacket, khaki colour wool/polyester fabric. Service dress style with belt. Gold colour plastic buttons with shank and split ring. Buttons have raised emblem and letters - "Royal Australian Army Corp of Transport". Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets, top two with buttons and two metal press studs on flap, lower button down flap. Two lapel badges - metal, for Royal Australian Corps of Transport. Two rank insignia on sleeves - crown - Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Green colour polyester fabric lining with white cotton manufacturers label inside right. 2. Belt, khaki colour wool/polyester fabric with plastic buckle and leather belt keepers. Green plastic buttons.Manufacturers information on label - black ink print. 1. KEITH COURTNEAY PTY LTD/ VICTORIA/ 1978 1979/ ^/ NAME/ SERVICE NO" "HOSKING R.D." - handwritten black ink pen. "W/02 THOMAS R.J. type written black ink. " 4362/ 42R" Size label - handwritten black ink.uniform, army, service dress r, r. hosking -
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Poster - B.C.O.F. POSTER, BCOF Association of Australia, Australian BCOF Contingent Poster
Item is part of the BCOF Association collection related to this Cat No 7625.This is a simple A4 sheet of paper on which is printed the title of BCOF. In the centre is a stylised crown. under the crown is the phrase AIF. Under that is a banner with the phrase:- 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" Under that, at the bottom is the phrase "Combined Services". RAN, RAAF are included in yellow ink. On left side are the places Borneo and Morotai. On right side are the words "Occupation Japan".bcof, poster -
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Book - BOOK ABOUT JAPAN 1945-1948, The Rodney Press, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces - Know Japan
Australia was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan after their surrender. Item s pat of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a cardboard covered book. There is a large image of Japan on front cover in colour. It shows a volcano mountain range - numerous boats on seaways. In the foreground is a thin pine plantation. It has 95 pages of text, charts and photos about Japanese history and culture.Inside front cover is modern price of $18.00.ww2, japan, 1945 on -
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Booklet - OCCUPATION OF JAPAN, Brief History of Australia's Participation of Japan 1945 - 1952
After the Japanese surrender in WW2 the Allies (inc Australia) occupied Japan. Australia was part of the BCOF contingent. (British Commonwealth Occupation Force) one of the man Aimee was the disarmament of the Military. Item is part of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a fairly modern local production (it had an internet address at the top). It has six pages, printed in black ink. Fastened with one staple.ww2, japan, ocupation -
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Postcard - POSTCARD - PHOTOGRAPHIC, C.WW1
In WW1 postcards often were prepared with actual personal photos on front. Identity of the soldiers is unknown.Various black and white photos of WW1 soldiers posing for formal photos. Primarily on the front of a postcard. Some cards from Australia and some marked from France.2. On back written "Lily K". 3. Message to "Dear L" from "Jack" 4. Message "With love, to Lilly from Stan Mac 19/9/17". 6. Message "With love from Jack xxx".postcards, ww1 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER
Photo of unidentified Australian soldier from WW1.Sepia photo of Australian soldier from chest up, in uniform, bandolier and slouch hat. The back is torn as it was stuck to another surface and ripped off, torn bottom left corner.ww1, photo soldier -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW1, C. WW1
Photo of unit of L.R.O.C. in WW1and separate photo of two soldiers stranding around an artillery piece with other guns in background during WW1..1) Photo of 24 Australian soldiers posed in 4 rows on steps in front of an unidentified building with identification of unit on a sign. 2.) Photo of two Australian soldiers standing around an artillery gun with a camp and other guns in background.Sign in photo - "HQ 3rd Australian L.R.O.C."lroc, ww1, photos -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH,WW1
Photo of an unidentified Australian Soldier in WW1.Full sepia photo of Australian Soldier (Corporal) in uniform from WW1. Unidentified. Rough back as photo has been pulled out of an album.ww1, photo unidentified soldier -
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Document - BCOF COMMANDMENTS, C1945 - 1950
Item in the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625This is a single page document printed both sides. It has been laminated. Side one - typed wording in black ink. Headlines are:- "BCOF COMMANDMENTS", "THE GENERAL'S PRAYER" and "REHAB CORNER" Side Two - A map showing Japan at the top, Australia at the bottom. It shows the course the ship HMAS MANOORA took to come home. Numbers along the way show 1800 hrs and the day/date at that time.japan, japan occupational forces, hmas manoora -
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Document - THE MANOORA TIMES FINAL EDITION, c1947
Item in the collection re the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a single sheet of paper (foolscap size) dated No 10 Vol 1 14 April 1947. Text in black both sides. Side 1 - Headline - MANOORA ANCHORS AT 0800 HRS Sub Headlines - NO ELECTRIC TRAINS IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA THE BEST COUNTRY, GENERATIONS TO CHANGE JAPAN. Side 2 - HEADLINE - CAPTAIN'S VARIED WAR CAREER Sub Headlines - EARLY JAP TREATY REQUIRED, MELBOURNE MAY BE AN AIR TERMINAL, DISPLAY AIRCRAFT IN TROUBLE, NEW PLANE NAMED COBB, SHIP'S STAFF GOSSIP. bcof, hmas manoora, newsletter -
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Uniform - JACKET, SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, 1965
Uniform issued to Spr 1. Berry. Reg No. 314007.1. Jacket, Khaki colour, wool/polyester fabric. Service dress style with belt. No buttons, collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets, top two with button hole and two metal press studs on flap, lower with flaps. Rank insignia on upper sleeve - two stripes, Corporal. Green colour polyester fabric lining with four white cotton manufacturers labels - inside left. 2. Belt, Khaki colour, wool/polyester fabric with gold colour plastic buckle, green plastic buttons and leather belt keepers.Manufacturers information on labels, black ink print. From top to bottom labels; 1. "KENTISH/ SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1965/ ^". 2. "SIZE 39 REGULAR/ CLASS 8405/ 66-019-8464" 3. "REGIMENTAL NO/ NAME" HANDWRITTEN IN BLACK INK "314007/ Spr BERRY" 4. "DRY CLEAN ONLY/ REPRESS USING IRON AND DAMP/ CLOTH OR MEDIUM TO HOT/ STEAM IRON/ CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPELS/ ONLY" Handwritten in black ink pen "BERRY I.".uniform, army, service dress -
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Uniform - JACKET, SERVICE DRESS, SAME BROWNE BELT, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, 1966
3. Sam Browne Belt issued to "V101972 LT. E. HUMPHREYS" - AR AUSTRALIA 31/8 - 1970.1. Jacket - Khaki wool/polyester fabric, Service dress style with belt, silver colour plastic buttons with shank and split pin. Buttons have raised emblem - Armoured Corps. Collar, shoulder epaulettes with silver "1AR" Metal insignia badge - 1st Armoured Regiment; four front pockets, top two with buttons and two metal press studs on flap, lower with flap. Two lapel badges, metal, Armoured Corps. Green colour polyester fabric lining with white cotton manufactureres label - inside right. 2. Belt, Khaki colour wool/polyester fabric, with brass colour metal buckle, brown plastic buttons and leather belt keepers. 3. "Sam Browne" belt, consists of waist belt and shoulder strap, brown colour leather with brass buckle, studs and keepers.1. Manufacturers information on label. Black ink print "E.W. P/LTD/SOUTH AUSTRALIA/1966/ ^/SIZE 42 LONG/ CLASS 8505/66-019-8493/ ARMY NO/ NAME/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ REPRESS USING IRON AND DAMP/ CLOTH OR MEDIUM TO HOT/ STEAM IRON/ CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPELS/ ONLY" Handwritten blue ink pen "V101972 LT E. HUMPHREYS/ 1-AR AUSTRALIA/ 31/8 - 1970" uniform, army, service dress, sam browne belt -
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Poster - ENLISTMENT POSTER, St. Leigh & Co. Ltd, Original WW1
A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1 Recruitment Poster issued in 1915 by Defence Department - Issued by Australian Geographic.Large hard paper poster. Symbolic image of Australian Soldier standing on a 3D image of the Dardenelles in Turkey. In colour showing map of that part of Turkey. Poster laminated with layer of clear plastic to protect it.On top says "A CALL FROM THE DARDENELLES" On bottom "ENLIST NOW" In middle "COO-EE - WON'T YOU COME"ww1, recruitment poster -
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Weapon - NAVAL GUN MOUNT, 40MM, Maribyrnong Ordnance Factory Australia, C.1934 - 1990’s
This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Naval AN 40/60 Bofor Gun Mount Model MKV11 painted blueish colour, barrel black, sits on its traversing base.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, bofor, 40 mm, naval -
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Uniform - WOOLLEN ARMY UNIFORM - JACKET AND TROUSERS, C.G.C.F, 1. 1961 2. 1943
1. Jacket - long sleeved thick wool. Darkened copper buttons. AMF Motif, on collars is a CMF dark rising sun, on shoulder epaulettes is metal "Australia" Badge. It has four pockets. On shoulders are an oval shaped colour patch, purple over red (38Bn). 2. Trousers - long Khaki wool. Two pockets - metal buttons cuffless trousers.1. XXX 2. Number "62286" Gregory Inside waist line, has number 32, handwritten on it.winter dress, uniform, army, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Uniform - MESS DRESS, Snows
1. Black Military Jacket - four pockets. brass buttons with AMF motif - 2 epaulettes - 2 on top pocket, 4 on chest. There are three officers pips on each epaulettes. It has a 38 Bn - Northern Victorian RACT silver badge on each collar. It has a qty of six medal ribbons. War Medal 1939-45/ Defence Medal/ Pacific Star/ Africa Star/ 1939-45 Star/ Australian Service Medal. 2. White shirt - long sleeved - possibly silk. 3, Tie black - possibly silk. It is stitched in place. 4. Trousers black, red stripe, black buttons.The shirt has a sales ticket "St. Vincent of Paul" Cost $0.30.ww2, formal army uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Document - DOCUMENT FOR FUNDRAISING - RED CROSS, Red Cross, Victorian Red Cross Fund, c1939-1946
This is a foolscap size sheet of paper. It is very thin. Printing in black ink, except for the Red Cross. The Red Cross Badge and committee names are top LHS. Heading at top, “Victorian Red Cross Fund for Australia's sick and wounded soldiers” The bottom has signature of Margaret E. Stanley, President of Vic Division of Aust Red Cross Society. no year is marked.ww2, sick and wounded soldiers fund, red cross fundraising -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL, REPLICA
Order of Australia Medal.This is full scale replica of an OAM It has a circular blue enamel ring in the centre. The word "Australia" is in the blue ring. The large gold section has a large quantity of replica gems. The top of the gold medal is a crown set with red and white enamel. A ring is above the crown. Attached to the ring is a brass loop 30mm long. Through the loop is a small piece of blue ribbon with gold wattle flowers printed on it. The medal is pinned to a piece of green cardboard.order of australia reproduction, aust awards -
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Document - DOCUMENTS - MISCELLANEOUS - ARMY, Australian Army
1. Minutes of the first meeting of the RACT A-RES Corps Planning Committee held at the RACT Centre, Puckapunyal at 1400 hrs 26 Jun 1977. 2. Provision of self drive vehicles, Army Reserve Staff. 3. Physical Training tests (PTT) ARES. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 Collection. See Cat 5942P for details of his service. Three Australian Army photocopied documents on A4 paper. Each document's pages are stapled on top LHC. Text in black type. Australian Army letterhead on top of first page of each document. Printing on one side of each page.1. Handwritten in blue ink on page 1: "Maj Herdman". 3. Handwritten in blue ink on page 1: "MAJ K. HERDMAN"ract, vehicles, army, physical training, kevin john herdman