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Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, Post WW2
Certificates issued to returning soldiers in Bendigo Shire WW2Coloured certificate with Australian & Union Jack flags & 7 service members at top. Cream background featuring Pall Mall Bendigo. Tan wooden frame with glass front, white backing with wire hanging strap on back.Printed on certificate: “TO YOU WHO SERVED 1939 - 1945. THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO EXPRESS DEEP THANKFULNESS To N J Oliver” Signed by: “Major & Town Clerk” Bottom R: “Red seal”certificate, shire, bendigo -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - VX 95216 L W T McAsey, Mid 20th Century
VX95216 L W T McAsey served with the AIF at the end of WW2.The Medals are those of VX95216 L W T McAsey.Two round medals, both silver, with cloth ribbons.1939-1945 Medal ingraved on the edge VX95216 L W T McAsey. 1946-1975 Australian Service Medal ingraved on the reverse VX 95216 L W T McAsey.ww2, vx95216 l w t mcasey aif -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Deaton & Spencer Pty. Ltd, The Local Government Handbook (Victoria) - Second Edition 1948, 1948
Blue hard cover reference book by F.H. Lonie of Maddock, Lonie and Chisholm, solicitors to the Municipal Association of Victoria. A concise explanation of the Local Government Act and procedure at Council meetings.Dedication (by Leigh Blackburn) - To my son Peter James Blackburn 1945-1991 who shared with me my association with the Stokes company. Foreword by F.A. Jenkins, Secretary, Municipal Association. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate of Appreciation
Certificate of appreciation dated 30/6/1946 presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund by RSS & AILABlack plastic frame containing certificate with black and red writing below two symbols and picture of a buildingThe Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia Presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund in grateful appreciation of meritorious service rendered to the RSL War Service Fund during 1939-1945.comfort fund, ww2, wangaratta, certificate -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, Remembrance Sunday, Unknown
Historical significance in 1948 from Libya and Triopoli after WW11.Remembrance book dated 1948 containing a church service in honour of WW1 and WWII veterans. Front cover has written, Remembrance Sunday 1948, of those who died in the wars 1914 - 1918 and 1939 -1945. Underneath is the in inscription CYRENAICA DISTRICT, (Libya and Tripoli) with a picture of a monument. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, AUCKETT, Amelia, Glimpses of Len's war, March 3rd 1943-August 15th 1945, 2005
HistoricalA4 size spiral bound booklet with clear plastic cover. black and white portrait on front page.Glimpses of Len's War March 3rd 1943- August 15th 1945 by Amelia Auckett. a gift to The Phillip Island and District Historical Society from Amelia Auckett 25-02-06len bagley, naval and army officers wwii, military, navy, san remo, fishing -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australian Defence Medal
This object relates to Jack Henderson BAILEY. He was born on 26/11/1914 in Footscray, VIC. Jack Henderson served in the Army (VX11617) enlisting on, 29/02/1940 in East Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/6 AUST INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 16/11/1945. Jack Henderson BAILEY was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ida BAILEY. Jack Bailey was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Austalian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 05/11/45
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1945 depicting his time spent in Seattle and Vancouver.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Letter (0303.A1) written on light blue paper which also converts into an envelope.Inscription on top right hand corner on the first page: "M.I. Goonawarra, Vancouver/B.C. Canada 5-11-45" Inscription on top left corner: "Give my love to all" followed by letter content. Inscription on back page: "S Quinn, 63 Ocean Beach, Manly N.S.W. Australia/Allan Quinn Goonawarra"allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, seattle, vancouver -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - Book - WW2, Leon KANE-MAGUIRE, "Desert Scorpions"", 2007
"Desert Scorpions - A History of 459 Squadron RAAF/ 1942-1945".Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard with adhered glossy finish paper cover. Light blue and white print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - front, back and white photographs of an aircraft and landing beacon with operator. 528 pages - cut, plain, white. Illustrated black and white photographs of aircraft, personnel and maps. non-fiction"Desert Scorpions - A History of 459 Squadron RAAF/ 1942-1945".book, raaf, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATES, FRAMED
"VX35497 Pte T.W. GOLDSWORTHY" was a POW at Sandakan and died there on 20 April 1945. Refer also to Cat 3226.This is a framed display. The edge is of dull gold colour. Inside the frame there is an approx 27mm wide border - green colour. The objects in the frame are:- A certificate from the Shire of Maldon for the service and sacrifice of "Trevor Goldsworthy". Also, there is the King's memorial scroll for the death of "Pte T. W. Goldsworthy" Aust. Military Forces. Also, there is a B & W portrait of VX35497 Pte T.W. Goldsworthy, 2/5 Hygiene section. He is in uniform. Also, two paper notes from Malaya. 25 cents printed 1 Sep 1940, 10 cents printed 15 Aug 1940.The Maroon Certificate is signed by Thomas J Ottrey, President, and Edward A Rewell, Secretary. It is dated 15 June 1946.sandakan death march, pow, ww2, pte t.w. goldsworthy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, 1945
1497299, ASTON, Derg James Randell, Enlisted Worster ( England) 4th May 1945 Ref 5401, 5402Pay book cloth covered cardboard book, brownArmy Book 64. Soldiers service and pay bookpaybook, soldiers -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondance, Phil, 21 October 1945
Handwritten letter of unknown merchant seaman called Phil to his mum in 1945. Phil was a seaman on the MT Bralanta.Rare letter of a seaman to his mother telling about his time and activities while on shore leave.2 pages letter handwritthen in pencil on a thin japanese paper with logo "A Souvenir/ MN / the Merchant Navy"mt bralanta, phil, merchant navy, mn, australia, sydney, newcastle, v.e. day, ww2, luna park, shore leave -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in map and story, ed. by Neville Smith, 1941_
Series of articles first published in the "Argus" from 1941 to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.63 p., black & white photographs, col. maps.world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in map and story, Vol. 5, ed. by Neville Smith, 1945_
Series of articles first published in the "Argus" from 1941 to 1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.50 p., black & white photographs, col. maps.world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan and Wyn Partington, 1949c
Alan and Wyn Partington (nee Leed) with son Gary at the Whatmough Park home "Alwyn", built circa 1945.Alan is a descendant of Charles Partington whose came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, wyn partington, wyn leed, alwyn -
Bairnsdale RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Her Majestry,s Stationary Office by the Campfield Press, Their Name Liveth Vol VI Part II, 1968
Some Pictures of War Cemeteries of South -East Asia,The Pacific Islands and Japan 1914-1918 and 1939-1945Red covered book Their name Liveth on top of cover Seal of Commonwealth War Graves Commission under TitleTheir Name Liveth Commonwealth War Graves Commissionjapan, war, east, port, islands, new, guinea, south, cemeteries, asia, pacific, fiji, caledonia, adelaide, rabaul, lea, morsby, labuan, yokohama, kranji, singaporechangi, kanchanaburi, thailand, thanbyuzayat, burma -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Belt Sam Browne
Sam Browne belts were worn by officers and RSM's. This belt is the type manufactured between 1902 and c.1945This belt is typical of belts worn by officers of the 4th, 17th and 19th Light Horse from c.1903-1943Belt, Leather, Mid Brown, Officer, Sam Browne, Brass buckles and fittings smallbelt sam browne officer -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Cheque book, E.S.&A. Bank (English, Scottish and Australian) Ltd, E.S.&A. Bank cheque book for Mr. J.G.Aird (Used). 1944-45, 1944-1945
Used by Mr. J.G. Aird in 1944-1945 when he did his banking with the E.S.&A. Bank Ltd.Cheque book for the E.S.&A. Bank. Dark blue covers, cream coloured butts with red printing. All cheques used. +Additional Keywords: Aird, J.G. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Aircraft Propellors And Controls
Description: Various type Missiles 1945/1960's. 7 B&W Photos. AAP: Level of Importance: . CAC -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Report On Air Operations At Rabaul & Lakunai 5/3/1942
Description: Date: 24/1/1945 Publisher: RAAF Copy No.: 4 Pages: 18 Level of Importance: National. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975
This is a complete boxed set of the Active Service Medal as awarded to all Australians who served between 1945 and 1975. Large silver, round medal attached to purple, blue, red and yellow striped ribbon in black padded box with silver writing. Also includes miniature medal on ribbon and 3 sets of metal clasps used for creating a rack of medals.australian medals 1945-1975, active service medal -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Flying Log Book M.D. Frecker, April 1937
Flt.Lt.M.D.Frecker qualified as a pilot on B-24 Liberator aircraft from April 1944 until the end of November 1945Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover book. Also lost earlier log book.ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE. FLYING LOG BOOK . FORM A.18.(Revised April 1937) (R.A.F. Form 414.) -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Council notice papers, A Special Meeting of the Council held to Celebrate the Victory of the Allied Nations 1939-1945, 1945
Notice paper for a special meeting of St Kilda Council on 8 October 1945 to celebrate victory of the allied nations.Foolscap document with a brown card cover and sheet of yellow paper, printed in brown, folded and stapledwwii, world war ii, wwii victory celebrations, city of st kilda -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Stand Easy, 1945
Surrender of Japanese. Order of the Day written by General Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander-in Chief 15th August, 1945Green cover hard cover book. Paler green text. Very worn dust cover inside front cover.books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Weapon - Gunsight
Taken from a Japanese heavy machine gun after surrender at Lawas, British North Borneo. September, 1945Black Metal machine gunsight with spirit level and 2 X focusing wheels and sight and monocular. Metal base plate has 5 holes to secure to a benchLetters in metal: 27994 4 x 10 degrees To ? Jes 4? 154 on reverse No. 38458gunsight, gun, japan, dickinson, b, tatura, borneo, arms, firearms -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW2 Combat Helmet (American Issue), Circa 1940-1945
Found in 1945 in the Pacific Islands and donated by Bill and Jan Cook. Once owned by Harry Dyson, Chiltern Resident Associated with WW2 American GI's.Manganese metal combat helmet used as head protection against mortar, grenades, bullets and shells. -
Unions Ballarat
Never Give In!: The Best of Winston Churchill's Speeches (Don Woodward Collection), Churchill, Winston, 2004
Compiled by the grandson of Winston Churchill. Churchill was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and 1951 to 1955. Biographical and historical interest.Book; 524 pages. Front cover: white background; two-tone picture of Winston Churchill with crowd; black lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, prime ministers - united kingdom, churchill, sir winston, politics, politics and government -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Work on paper, Harold Herbert, 'The Broken Plough' by Harold Herbert, 1921 – c.1923
Harold HERBERT (1891–1945) A well known watercolour painter who was principal of the Ballarat Technical Art School.A framed etching showing a farmer with a plough which is being pulled by a team of horses.Lower right corner - Harold Herbert for the Old Colonists' Club 1931harold herbert, old colonists' club ballarat, agriculture, farming, horses, animals, plough -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph Portrait - Corporal William Charles Clark, Corporal William Charles Clark
Corporal William Charles 2/24th battalion enlisted 26 jun 1940 and was discharged 11 Oct 1945Photograph in metal backed with stretched plastic covering. Black and white portrait style photograph Corporal William Charles Clark VX34546On the reverse side of frame; on stick-on label;William Charles Clark/12/9/11 - 6/8/83/ VX34546/Married Madeline Joyce/ 10/3/19342/24th battlion, wwii, world war ii, photograph, vx34546 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Compact disc, New South Wales: births, deaths, marriages: [1788-1888], 1788-1905
New South Wales births, deaths and marriages (B.D.M.) Each disc contains records for New South Wales: Disc 1 New South Wales B.D.M. 1788-1888; Disc 2 New South Wales B.D.M. 1919-1945 and B.W. Index 1919-1945; Disc 3 New South Wales B.D.M. 1889-1918 1842-1915.A database of vital records (births, deaths, marriages) from New South Wales.3 x compact discs in plastic casesContents listed on each CDgenealogy resources, family history, registers of births deaths marriages, new south wales