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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RABAUL
Set of B & W photos from WW2 taken around Rabaul area by Pte E. King.Series of B & W photos of Rabaul area. 1. Soldiers on parade. 2. - 4. Local children and adults. 5. - 6. Native militia on parade. 7. - 10. Australian soldiers swimming and sunbaking. 11. - 15. Snow views of Matupi Volcano and surroundings. photos, matupi, rabaul, volcano -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, VARIOUS, Post 1945
(.1) item is most likely to represent the 2nd/8th Battalion. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2..1) Badge, bakelite black, rectangular with rectangular white over red patch in centre. .2) Badge, bakelite black, rectangular with rectangular white patch centre. .3) Badge, bakelite black, diamond shape with white diamond shape centre. .4) Smaller version of 1.).numismatics - medals /military, association -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Dice and Letters, Mid 20th Century
The dice were hand made from available materials and used as a gambling game by servicemen during WW2.These dice were made during WW2 from any available material and used as a gambling game by AIF servicemen. The dice are originals.Dice and dice shapes with letters marked on them, various colours and materials.Dots as on the dice and inscribed letters on home made dice.dice, home made, gambling game, ww2 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Aust Army Signallier Trade Badge, Early 20th Century
Australian Army Signaller Trade Proficiency Badges were worn during the WW2 era ?1930-1942This is an original badgeMetal, crossed flags, ?brass, backing plate, has two split pins.signallier badge -
Creswick Museum
watercolour painting, Railway Hotel and Refreshment Rooms, c. 1870
The Railway Hotel in Creswick later became a hostel for Dutch immigrants just after WW2. It is now demolished.Paintings by William Tibbits are relatively rare. They are valuable as a record of life in Creswick (and other towns) in the colonial period.Watercolour painting on paper by William Tibbits depicting the Railway Hotel, Creswick, in about 1870.william tibbits, railway hotel, creswick, colonial art, watercolour -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Sensha: Spot That Jap: A Guide to Japanese Tanks (World War Two), Sensha: Spot That Jap, Circa 1943
Made cira.1943. Japanese tank recognition booklet. Made during the Second World War (WW2)japanese tanks, world war two, tanks, australian army, recognition booklet -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Baexem in the Time of Zeppelin to Atom Bomb
Book was written by Harry Schroen and tells the story of life in Holland under Nazi occupation during WW2.Soft covered cream book with black illustration of zeppelin, atom bom and church on front cover. Also title. Back cover plain.zeppelin, atom bomb, harry schroen, nazi occupation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Bern Brent, Thirty Years by Bern Brent, 2009
Memories of Dunera boy Bern Brent and his internment at Camp 2 Tatura and life after WW2.Spiral bound soft cover. 335 pages. Black and white and colour photos. Large print.dunera boy, bern brent, camp 2 internees, memories of an internee -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album, Photos My Boy
Nothing known but would have been used for photographs of Servicemen in WW2 by their families. Never been used.Brown cardboard, striped light and dark cord threaded through 2 holes at end.photos my boy, ww2 servicemen -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - Photograph - copy, The Young Girl by Bruno Simon, 1940's
Bruno Simon, German,Italian, Jewish refugee interned Australian WW2 8th Employment Co. AMFPhotographed copy of Bruno Simon and one of his sculptures entitled "The Young Girl".photography, sculptures, bruno simon, internment camp sculptors -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Wilhelm Kuebler and family
Photograph of Wilhelm Kuebler and his second family. Wilhelm as an internee in Camp 3 at Rushworth during WW2.Black and white photograph of a man, woman and children posing in front of a backdrop shrubs. Man and woman and two children sitting, two boys and girl standing. Photograph has been laminated.Wilhelm Kuebler the artist, with his second family, children of both marriages, in Waldheim, Palestine. Computer image created by Horst Blaich, Bayswater 3153. Tel.: (03) 9720 2658 October 2001 round emblem underneath with side on head. Around the edge: Albert Blaich Family Archive 1970-2000wilhelm kuebler, camp 3 rushworth -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Sisters Trix Moore and Vi Elliott
Sisters Trix Moore and Vi Elliott were AWAS sisters at Tatura Internment Group during WW2.Black and white photograph of two AWAS Sisters, in uniform, standing together with a hut directly behind them. sister trix moore, sister vi elliott, awas, tatura internment group -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Services and Sacrifice, 1957
Written to detail history of murchison RSL. Includes history of POW Camps, WW2 in district near MurchisonWhite plasticised cover. Blue lettering. RSL logo in centrepow camps ww2, books, history, local, military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Audio Tape, Olav Schappacher, 1989
interview with Olav Schappacher, member of Vienna Boys Choir - restrained in Australia during WW2. Leader was interned.audio tapeInterview by Clive Starkolav schappacher, vienna boys choir -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, M Fish, 1970 c
Kalimna West was a thriving community 1900 to WW2 many farmers growing vegetables for local and Melbourne marketsColour photograph of derelict settlers home and out buildings Kalimna Road Kalimna West Victoriawaterways -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Returned from Active Service badge
Issued to returned service personnel following WW2. This badge can be worn on the left lapel in civilian clothes.Brass badge in shape of a diamond. Each of the services are represented in the badge, Wings of Airforce, anchor for Navy & rising-sun for Army, with a crown in the centre.Around base: Returned From Active Service. Reverse side: A 1506returned service, badge -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - Stories from WW2 regarding this Mosquito squadron's service, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE No 87 Squadron, Richard J. Keir, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE No 87 Squadron, 2008
Stories from WW2 regarding this Mosquito squadron's service, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE No 87 SquadronFront paged headed by title as follows "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE No 87 Squadron", above letter signed by Richard J. Keirnon-fictionStories from WW2 regarding this Mosquito squadron's service, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE No 87 Squadron -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Album - Nicholson Photo Album
Photographic record of overseas places visited by local resident who was a member of armed service during WW2. Des Nicholson was born in Northcote in 1909. He enlisted in the military in mid 1940, having already served 2 years in the Citizens’ Forces. Before he signed up, he lived in Kew with his mother, Isabella. His enlistment documents indicate that he was employed as a transport driver, although his discharge papers state that he was a hairdresser. His photo album shows pictures of him demonstrating skills in that area in various deployments overseas; his enlistment documents refer to his unit being the 8th Division Petrol Company, while for much of his service he was assigned to Nursing Duties in the 2/7 Australian General Hospital. His overseas postings included travels through India to the Middle East, Egypt and Greece. While fulfilling these duties, he was an interested photographer, keeping records of the sights he saw in many of the places he visited, as well as photos of the military living conditions and the people he worked with on a day-to-day basis. The ‘tourist’ photos Des took would be of particular interest as a current-day comparison for those folk who might be familiar with the locations he passed through. After the war, Des again lived with his mother but eventually, in 1953, he married Kathleen Watson who lived in Eltham. The wider Watson family was well-known in the area, and the sisters Kathleen and Ruby were residents in the Glen Park area in Eltham North. After Des and Kath married they continued to live in Kath and Ruby’s house near where the current soccer and cricket sporting complex is now located. Ruby never married and they evidently stayed in the same place until, one by one, they each died in the early 2000s. Photos taken by a resident of Eltham while on active service overseasPhoto AlbumOn Front Cover: DAVID'S TOWER JERUSALEMphotographs, ww2, overseas, india, middle east -
Mont De Lancey
Container - Anzac Biscuit Tin, Returned and Services League of Australia, 2019
This Unibic Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit tin is one of a series produced in 2014 to commemorate 100 years 1914 - 2014 of World War 1, focusing on the Victoria Cross, The Anzac Biscuit Story and The RSL Story. The included paper sheet explains the Victoria Cross in full detail. The RSL and Modern Baking Pty Ltd in Broadmeadows provided this product.A medium sized rectangular Limited Edition green and gold lidded Anzac Biscuit Tin with an old brown and grey toned photograph image of soldiers of the 5th Division in a motor car. The lettering for the tin is stamped in red and white at the top of the lid with Limited Edition in gold. At the bottom of the tin is written - Australian 5th Division 500g including a gold coloured embossed Rising Sun Badge. There is a brief explanation about the 5th Divisional Motor Car's location on one side of the tin as well as an explanation of the meaning of the Rising Sun Badge on the other side. The back of the tin has information about The Anzac Biscuit Story and a recipe. Inside the tin there is a folded brochure about the seven 2019 Limited Edition Tins that were available at the time.As stated above there is the name of the tin 'Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit' with details of the tin's meaning for the Australian 5th Division. '500g Net' All of the tin has information about the soldiers who served in WW1 and WW2 and the relevance of the Anzac Spirit and biscuits.war, world war 1, world war 2, containers, tins, commemorative tins, rsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS
.1) The Soldier would be WW1 given the Chevrons on his arm. .2) The Soldier appears to be more like WW2.Black and white photographs of two Soldiers in Formal pose. 1. Soldier George Wilson in uniform sitting in a formal pose. Portrait shape. He is wearing 3 chevrons for overseas service on his right arm. 2. Soldier Bob Wilson in uniform in formal pose in chest and head shot and portrait shape and signed on bottom right corner, 1. On the back written,”Uncle George Wilson, Nana Spencers Brother”. 2.On front right corner signed "Sincerely Yours, Bob". On back written "Nana Spencer's brother, Bob Wilson". ww1, photographs, bob wilson, george wilson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - BUTTERFLY WAIST BELTS, FRAMED, 1941 - 1945
Made from selection of butterfly wings and cellophane from cigarette packets during WW2 on islands near Australia.Wooden frame, green felt lining, glass top contains; 1. Belt, shades of brown, cream hat shaped shell ends. 2. Belt, orange and cream, brown ends.souvenir, belts, framed item -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, 1946 - 50
The photos relate to William H Owen and service with BCOF in Japan post WW2. Refer back to Cat No 4310P..1) Photo showing a parade of soldiers. .2) Photo showing two soldiers in a field. .3) .4) Two photos slightly different showing four soldiers at some type of sentry post.photographas, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Jan RUFF-O’HERNE, Fifty Years of Silence, 2008
“FIFTY YEARS OF SILENCE” The extraordinary memoir of a war rape survivor “ from Dutch colonial Melanesia during ww2 Soft cover book Soft cover- cardboard, red white and cream print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration black and white photograph of a woman, background red and white flag 214 pages, paper, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, maps and sketches books, autobiography, prisoners, ww 2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, c.1915
Bert HEWSTON, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.Four x black & white photos presumable taken by Bert HEWSTON during his war experience. .1) Group of Kaffir women & children. .2) Band playing onboard the ship Wandilla, conveying Bert to Europe. .3) Band playing on Avon River, Durrington. .4) 2 x uniformed soldiers. All different sizes.photography-photographs, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, POSTCARDS WW1, C. WW1 era
Refers to Bert HEWSTON Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.Hard covered photo album containing postcards of tourist attractions in UK, greeting cards, etc. Towards the back are post cards of troops in Europe c.WWI. Encased in linen dust cover embroidered in greens & yellow on front. Many cards have messages on them. Wire stapled spine. Dark red card cover. Dark grey pages with slots for affixing cards.On some cards: “Bert”books-albums, documents - post cards, military history - souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS VARIOUS WW2, c.1940 onwards
Herbert Hewston VX71132, refer Cat No 2893.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2..1) Army Driving Licence, folded material covered, brown. .2) Record of Service Book, brown. .3) Demobilization Procedure Book, brown.“HEWSTON H T, VX71132”military history - service records, documents - licences -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - POSTCARDS & GREETING CARDS WW1, c.1913 onwards
Bert HEWSTON, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 and WW2.Collection of 25 greeting cards sent from Europe by Herbert (Bert) HEWSTON to his family. Easter, Christmas, New Year & Birthday cards. They are various sizes.Most signed by “Bert HEWSTON”documents - cards, military history - army/souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTIFICATION TAG, 1941
Frederick George East served WW1 and WW2. Refer 537 medals for service history also 516.7, 538.2.Personnel Identification tag , aluminum, oval shaped with 2 small holes for attachments. inscribed on both sides.Front: "2nd AIF, F. G. East CE Cpt. B3 VX64901" Rear: "P 2147 Wife Rita Sons Ivan and Norman"personal effects - identification, accessory -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
First Field Dressing, Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd, 1942
This First Field Bandage is dated 1942 and is thought to have been carried by a member of the Military Forces during WW2.This First Field Dressing is Original it appears to have been carried by a member of the Military during WW2.An oblong shaped gauze bandage in a cotton cover (First Field Dressing), the outer cover is well worn buff colour.The Dressing was made by Johnson and Johnson Pty Ltd Sydney November 1942.first field dressing, ww2, 1942 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - Photocopy of Painting, Bank Director, 3 August 1943
Heinz Kuehlenthal, Dunera refugee, internee in camp 3 during WW2. His name is on the door as the Bank Director.Painting depicting a bank director in is office.heinz kuehlenthal, peter dein