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Clunes Museum
Poster, 1939
GREEN WITH BLACK PRINTING, ADVERTISING THE CENTENARY SPORTS, CLUNES 1839 - 1939 EASTER MONDAY -APRIL 10TH 1939local history, document, poster, events and celebrations, centenary sport -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post 1945
Stanley George BRUMBYY Regt No’s V236330 & VX140658. Enlisted initially in the CMF 22.7.1942 to 2.4.1943, transfer to AIF 3.4.1943 age 18 years, embark for Lae N.Guinea 20.12.1943 with 2/12 Aust Field Regt, disembark Aust 7.3.1944, hospital twice with Malaria from 10.5.1944 to 8.10.1944, embark for Morotai with 2/8th Field Regt 6.5.1945, embark for British North Borneo 19.6.1945, disembark Brisbane 24.2.1946, discharged from the 2nd AIF 7.10.1946. Item relates to Cat No 4766.Medals individual with ribbons all engraved. 1. Pacific Star. 2. 1939 - 45 Star. 3. British War medal 1939 - 45. 4. Australian Service medal 1939 - 45Engraved/stamped on all, “VX140658 S.G.BRUMBYmedals, awards ww2 -
Wangaratta High School
WHS House Captains Honour Board, 1934-1945
Rectangular shield shaped wooden house Officials 1934-1945 honour board with WHS symbol at the top and gold lettering. HOUSE OFFICIALS 1934 (O) D. Francis, R. Rangott (K) G. Arnott, H. Keir 1935 (O) T. Brady. P. Arnold (K) G. Arnott, H. Keir 1936 (O) A. Smyth, M. Almond (K) G. Stone, L. Clark 1937 (O) R. Dinning, L. Living (K) G. Stone, L. Friday 1938 (O) D. Tilson, A. Clemers, K. Baker, B. Ewart, L. Living (K) E. Williams, K. Jackson, J. Emms, M. Matthews 1939 (O) L. Gorman, R. Baker (K) D. Lade, M. Matthews, M. Friday 1940 (O) W. Smyth, V. Hebard, H. Ronan, (K) C. Bryant, J. Goodwin 1941 (O) W. Nicholas, D. Roberts (K) W. Hempel, B. Johnson 1942 (O) J. McDonagh, A. Walpole (K) H. Orton, L. Mc Donald 1943 (O) W. Snowdon, H. Bunn (K) M. Christie, L. Mc Donald 1944 (O) A. Harrington, M. Pearce (K) M. Ferguson, L. Mc Donald, R. Saines 1945 (M) S. Oates, J. Bennett (K) I. Sadler, J. Bell, I. McSween -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, AUGUST 16 TH 1945
PHOTOGRAPH OF A PARADE AUGUST 16TH 1945Photograph- copy of black and white photograph of “PARADE OG HEADQUARTERS TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTORY OVER JAPAN “. Photograph depicts troops on parade with tall palm trees in the background. Black print above and below photograph Frame-black colour paint on timber frame with cardboard back and glass front. Handwritten on back - donation information Black print on Photograph title ‘ADVANCED LAND HEADQUARTERS/AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES “ Below photograph “PARADE OF HEADQUARTERS TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTORY OVER JAPAN/ MOROTAI AUGUST 16 TH 1945photograpy - photographs-frame accessories, ww2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Five Fighting Years
The purpose of this publication is to provide a brief but comprehensive summary of the service that has been given by the Australian Military Forces in many countries since the outbreak of war on September 3, 1939Small white book,rectangular in shape with the Australian flag and red writing on the front.Made from cardboard and paper.Five Fighting Years. The Australian Army at War,1939-44book.the australian army at war. lara, r.s.l. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1939, 1939
happy Birthday (Floral). 1939. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, THE CRUCIAL EVENTS
This is a medium size newspaper cutting. The paper has yellowed, printing in black ink. It covers crucial events from 1939 - 1945. Unknown paper source. The cutting is taped to a black plastic backing.ww2, newspaper cuttings -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, READERS DIGEST, Readers Digest - Illustrated Story of WWII, c.1970
Hard covered, illustrated buckram bound book. Red illustrated paper dust cover. 536 cut pages. Contains illustrations & photos all theatre & World War II 1939 - 1945.books-military-history, illustrations, readers digest -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document (item) - Programme, City of Kew, Mayoral Dinner, 1937
The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.MAYORAL DINNER/ ON THE OCCASION OF THE / ANNUAL INSPECTION / OF THE / CITY OF KEW / TOWN HALL, KEW / 14TH OCTOBER, 1937 / CR W D VAUGHAN / MAYOR Dates and names later changed in 1939 to 13TH OCTOBER, 1939 / CR H F MOGGcivic invitations -- kew (vic), mayoral dinners -- kew (vic.), w d vaughan -
Woodend RSL
Mess Tin, 1939
Although manufactured in 1939 it may be possible that it was issued later during the Korean War (1950-1953) as the burn marks on the exterior sides may indicate the use of a hexamine stove which came into use by the Australian Army in the 1950's.Representative of an army issued accoutrement from the Mid 20th Century which may have been used during the Korean War.Well used military mess tin (aluminium), larger one of nest of two (smaller one missing) with flip over metal (carbon?) handle secured to short end by metal loop and rivets.Inscribed to metal loop fastening flip over handle to tin is the maker’s mark ‘C&B Ltd. 1939’ and arrow insignia for ‘Department of Defence’.cooking, hexamine stove, canteen, mess tin -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Robert James Lee VX65555 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.11.41. According to his birth date he was aged 17 years. He was a "Gunner" in the 4th Field Regiment Artillery. Awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 18.6.46. Refer also 728.2, 1814.3. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6)re R.J Lee MM. 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "PNG"Military Medal has "VX65555 GNR RJ Lee AIF" Others have "VX65555 RJ Lee"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Photo depicts a 1945 Australian made Wilton loom used at Springvale, Victoria by Doug Glanville's Carpet Company. This loom was used to produce the carpet samples W1869 and W1870.Photograph of an Australian-made Wilton loom, c.1945, used by the Carpet Weaving Company, Springvale, Vic.carpet weaving company, carpet, wilton -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Hand hair clippers, c1940
Hair and beard clipping was frequently carried out at home prior to WW11 and often much later in rural areas. Manual hair clippers were readily available for purchase. Brown's Clippers were a popular choice for many Australian men. This company was based in BIrmingham, England and operated from 1939 until the end of the 1950s. This item has significance as a common item for men both domestically and commercially in the middle decades of the 20th century.A set of manual hair clippers made of chromed steel. An adjustable screw allowed blades to be interchanged.BROWN'S CLIPPER CO (1939) LTD / BIRMINGHAM.ENGLANDhair clippers, home barbers, brown's clipper co. ltd -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Medallion on Stand
Silver Medallion on stand presented to Vterans from the Shire of Rippon WWIIObverse For God King and Country Reverse Shire of Rippon to I Lowe in apprecation of war service 1939 1945medal, badge, medallion -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, 1981
The plaque accompanying the stained glass window by Gerry Cummins was dedicated in 1981 to the men who gave their lives during the World War II period in the merchant and navy services.The chapel originally designed as a Memorial to the Great War 1914-18 continues to be a place of commemoration for both merchant and naval services of WW2 and other conflicts.Small rectangular plaque made of steel mounted on wood. The plaque features helm representing Merchant seamen and an anchor with a crown on top representing the Navy. Both are gold plated. To the glory of God and In memory of those who went down to the sea in ships 1939-1945 24 Dec, 1981.second world war, world war two, navy, merchant, plaque, 1981, ww2, merchant navy -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion
Medallion issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in recognition of their service during World War 2. This medallion was awarded to 127869 LAC RAMAGE W A - Wilfred Allen Born 29/1/1925. Served in the RAAF between 1943- 1946 then transferred to the RAN. Died on 3/1/2004 and buried at Wangaratta.Medallion issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in appreciation of their service during WW2Circular silver metal medallion - obverse side has coat of arms above image of woman in a field - rear side embossed with laurel wreath.Borough of Wangaratta Incorporated 1863 In Grateful Appreciation 127869 LAC Ramage W A World War 1939-1945medallion, borough of wangaratta, ww2, w a ramage, raaf, ran -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
Belonged to Keith Purves CLARKE NX34844. Refer Cat No 3607 for his service details.Metal set, minature, brass plate mounted. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. British War Medal 1939-45 4. Australian Service Medal 1939-45 Not engraved. award, medal set, miniature -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Cuttings and letters, Australian Defence League - Ringwood branch, 1939-1945
Newspaper clippings and correspondence from Australian Defence League and Austraslian Military Forces to Cr. J.K. McCaskill, Borough of Ringwood, regarding speakers and attendance at inaugural local ADF branch, January, 1939. Photocopy of Cr. J.K. McCaskill's Certificate of Authority under War Damage Commission National Security Regulations. Newspaper clipping regarding Austerity War Loan Rally, Ringwood Town Hall, November, 1942. Photocopy of a souvenir - United Service of Thanksgiving (cover only) held in Ringwood Town Hall on 9th May 1945. Ladies are cordially invited to attend, and the formation of a Ladies' Emergency Section will be discussed. Speakers: W.J. Hutchinson, M.H.R., Mrs Weber, M.L.A., Capt. Brock, 24th Batt., Lt. Col. Knox, M.L.A., Mrs Colliver (Red Cross); Hon. N.J. Makin, Minister for Navy and Munitions; T.R.G. Williams, Mayor, Chairman, Ringwood War Loan Committee (1942). -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white prints, The Ballet Group, 1945
Donated by Helen Dudley.Black and white photographs. (1) 2 copies. 5 girls and a boy posing by the Potting Shed wearing ballet clothes. (2) 2 girls and a boy posing by the ponds. (3) 2 copies. Several girls dancing by the ponds. (4) "1945 Break up Ballet in progress with final act of Les Woolcock being thrown in the pond by the girls of the ballet."(1) On reverse, "1945 Break up 2nd Year students Ballet Group. L to R Rhonda Shaw, Helen Dudley (at rear), Jane Collingwood, Les Woolcock, Pauline Macaboy at rear, Mary Hume, Helen Hanna outside Potting Shed used for dressing room." Alma Rigg may be in it too. (2a,b) "1945 Break up Ballet in progress."helen dudley, female students, ballet group, rhonda shaw, jane collingwood, les woolcock, pauline macaboy, mary hume, helen hanna, potting shed, dressing room, alma rigg, ponds, ballet, students, break up, final assembly 1945, luffmann ponds, lily ponds -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Parade card, 1939
13th (Gippsland) Light Horse Regiment was a unit of the Citizen Military Forces or Militia with its Headquarters in Sale Victoria and depots throughout Gippsland. The regiment in 1939 was still horse mounted but converted to armoured vehicles soon after becoming the 13th Armoured Regiment.Fine example of a document setting out the program of parades and training obligations for a citizen soldier in the immediate pre-Second World War period.White three fold card being Programme of Parades for Half-Year ending 31st dec 1939 for 13th (Gippsland0 Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division. Commanding Officer Lieut Col WG Hopkins13th light horse, gippsland, hopkins wg lieutenant colonel, parade card -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Warick Niven Johanson No PM4958 enlisted in the RAN on 9.9.42 aged 17 years 9 months. Posted to HMAS Australia February 1943. Saw service through the Japanese Kamikaze attacks. At discharge from the RAN on 17.4.46 his rank was Signalman HMAS Lonsdale. Refer 2566P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re W Johanson. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC" 6. Phillipines Liberation Medal."PM4958 W.N.Johanson"medals, naval, history -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Legatee Savige to Legatee W Perrin, 1945
A letter from Legatee Savige to Legatee Bill Perrin dated 16 July 1945. Stan Savige was serving in World War 2 at the time. Bill Perrin was Legacy President that year. It discusses the importance of allowing admission of new legatees from the ranks of the servicemen from World War 2. He is concerned there might be conflict with other organisations if they are created to perform a similar role as Legacy. Part of the letter says: "When the opportunity presents itself I speak to men, who are the right type for membership, of the necessity to consider the Club as an avenue of service after the war. Quite recently I have met men who know about Legacy, but are more concerned about their own Unit Associations taking up our type of work in its application to the widows and orphans of the men killed within their units."A record of Stan Savige's concerns about the future of Legacy and including new members from World War 2.White letter with blue type x 4 pages dated 16 July 1945 from Stan Savige to Bill Perrin.stan savige, aaron beattie -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Davies Merva, Yeytallic (Indigenous word meaning "Day before Yesterday", 1945
This book was very popular during 1945 and was written by Merva Davies and published by the National Press PTY Ltd in Melbourne. It tells the story of a half-caste indigenous child. This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Yeytallic Author: Merva Davies Publisher: The National Press P/L Date: 1945 The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC DAV Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library, with the date of April 1946 The front loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Library. Inside the front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Flyleaf has a stamp from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, yeytallic, merva davies -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Wooden Honour Board, Circa 1940s
Wooden Plaque with 2 badges attached. Badge 1 - Royal Artillery Badge. Badge 2 - Kings Own Regiment Malta Branch. Malta G C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945.Has all names of Brigades and Regiments involved on Malta during WW11. -
National Wool Museum
Trophy
Cup, G.I.C.A. Simmonds Cup won by Collins Bros B.C.C. Runners-up 1939-40.G.I.C.A. Simmonds Cup won by Collins Bros B.C.C. Runners-up 1939-40.sporting teams, collins bros mill pty ltd, sport -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, Post 1945
Roy Thurlow collection, refer Cat No 4688P.Two medals individual with ribbons. 1. British War Medal 1939 - 45 2. Australian service medal 1939 - 45Stamped on medal edge, “VX77313 R.L.THURLOW”medals, awards, ww2 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 8LH trophy
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Slim, tapered cup with handles engraved on side. Won by Wodonga Troop 8th Light Horse at Albury Agricultural Show, 1939.Albury Show Society / McCallum Cup / 1939 / Military events / Won by Wodonga Team / Sgt Martin / Cpl Coleman / L/Cpl Mitchell / Tpr Treadrea / Tpr Watsonmilitary, sports, light horse, albury -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1939
CLUNES BASKETBALL CLUB - 1939 TEAMIDA HUTCHINS, AMY DUNN, JOAN MILGATE, BERYL TOLLIDAY,ILMAR ROBERTS, KAY JENKIN, LORNA ANNEAR, JUNE FAWCETTlocal history, sport, basket ball -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Archival, Deep Lead Absence Registar
Used 1939 - 1963Green Cover paper book. Teachers absence recorded with date & Cause 1940 Faded Red cover Paper book with name of Teachers authorized to inflict corporal punishment dated 1939 - 1963Register of Corporal Punishment. Absence of Register -
Murrumbeena Cricket Club
Photograph, Aerial photograph of Murrumbeena Park, c. 1945
Aerial photograph of Murrumbeena Park c. 1945murrumbeena, murrumbeena cricket club, cricket, cricket clubs, parks and reserves