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Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Design Brief for Refurbishment of Facilities at "Fortuna Villa", Peter Jordan Architects, 55 Clements St, South Yarra, Vic 3141, 1994
Refurbishment Plans for building Works at Fortuna Villa, Building 23 (Ordinary Ranks Accommodation Barracks) were completed, Building 8 works were never commenced.Plastic Covered Book, A4 Pages, Building plansPeter Jordan Architects, 55 Clements St, South Yarra, Vic, 3141royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Book - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY, BOER WAR & GREAT WAR, Paula ASTRIDGE, "BECAUSE OUR FATHERS LIED"
"BECAUSE OUR FATHERS LIED" "FROM BOER/ TO WORLD WAR:/ AUSTRALIA'S/ BAPTISM BY FIRE". "Australian soldiers sent needlessly to their death during the Boer and Great War"Soft cover - cardboard, white and red print on front, spine and back. Black background, illustrated black and white photograph, view through an arched window of a graveyard, soldier in uniform, church and buildings in background - on front. "Book Illustration "Monochrome black and red colour indistinct archway with poppies. 292 pages, cut, plain, white, No illustrations. Signature on Title Page.Title page - handwritten in blue ink "Paula Astridge"books, military history, boer war, ww1, biography -
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Uniform - UNIFORM, WINTER CEREMONIAL, RAN, WW2 and Korea
"James Locke BLUNDEN" R/33905 A33905. Enlisted 6/2/45. Discharged 21/1/64. Rank Chief Airman AHI, HMAS SYDNEY. Korea = rank Leading Airman on HMAS SYDNEY 31/8/1951 - 22/02/1952.1. Jacket - black colour wool twill with cotton sateen lining, double breasted with gold painted metal buttons with shank. Service Ribbons for WW2, Korea, Long Service. On lapels embroidered crown, aeroplane and letter "H". On sleeves - 3 gold buttons - denotes senior sailor ranks NCO. Buttons with Crown, Anchor and Australia". 2. Trousers - black colour wool twill, five button fly. Handwritten name on back pocket calico lining. 2. Back pocket lining - handwritten, black ink "J. BLUNDEN"uniform, ran, ww2, korea -
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Uniform - JACKET, WINTER CEREMONIAL, RAN, cWW2 - Korea
Service history - Cat No.5743.2.Jacket - black colour wool twill with cotton sateen lining. Double breasted with gold painted metal buttons with shank. Service Ribbons for WW2, Korea, Long Service. On lapels - embroidered crown, aeroplane and Letter "H". On sleeves - 3 gold buttons - denotes Senior Sailor rank NCO. Buttons - with Crown, Anchor and "AUSTRALIA".TWO DRY CLEANING LABELS PINNED INSIDE LEFT SLEEVE - paper, illegible writing.uniforms, ran, ww2, korea -
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Uniform - OVERALLS, RAN, Proban - National Textiles Pty Ltd, 1994
Handwritten black ink - "PO B SKILLINGTON R115634" .Overalls - mid grey cotton fabric with 'DURABLE FLAME RETARDANT FINISH' . Metal press stud closure. Elastic waist back. Epaulettes - embroidered gold crown, crossed anchors, and "Australia" on black fabric. Name label on front right side and inside back waistband. Makers label - below collar - back.Name label on front - "SKILLINGTON" Inside waist back - handwritten in black ink "PO B. SKILLINGTON R115634". Makers label - black and red print - top label - "National Textiles Pty Ltd/ Proban" with extensive information on the Flame Retardant Finish and laundry care. Lower label - red print - CAN'T/ TEAR/ 'EM/ AUSTRALIAN WORKWEAR/ 100% Cotton/ Size 95R/1994".uniforms, ran, workwear -
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Uniform - UNIFORM, DISRUPTIVE PATTERN, NAVY, CTE Pty Ltd, 2010 - 2011
Naval Uniform - brand new. 1. Jacket - 75% cotton, 25% polyester fabric. Grey, dark grey and dark green disruptive pattern. Metal stud closures. Epaulettes - gold embroidered crown, crossed anchors and "AUSTRALIA" unit shoulder flashes - both embroidered with gold, white and red thread - R. three headed dog/ "HMAS CERBERUS" - ships badge. L. Australian Navy White Ensign. Chest patch - embroidered gold, red and white RAN Patch - Crown, Anchor and R.A.N. logo. 2. Trousers - 75% cotton, 25% polyester fabric, grey, dark grey and dark green disruptive pattern.Both - Maker's label - black print on white label "CTE PTY LTD/ JUNE 2010/2011" / "75% cotton 25% polyester/ FR treated". Then extensive information on laundering care of fabric. "MADE IN AUSTRALIA" .uniforms, dpnu, ran -
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Programme - MENU, OFFICERS MESS
Officers Mess had regular formal dinners. Formal Dinner programme outlining wines and options on food menu's. Date suggests occasion relates to Anniversary of D. Day landings in Europe on 6th June 1944.Fold out cardboard programme for formal dinner at Officer's Mess on 20th Anniv. of D. Day WW2. Yellow paper with emblem of Royal Australian Army Service Corps (RAASC). Folded once.Emblem of RAASC on front then following " 3 DIV COLUMN RAASC" - "OFFICERS MESS", "Formal Dinner" on Saturday 6th June 1944. Inside is a menu for night and pages 2 & 3.d. day, officers mess, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Book - STANDING ORDERS
Book is a training manual for the Standing Orders for Vehicle Operation & Servicing 1961 used by the RAASC School for Training Purposes.Metal bound book, brown in colour with dark blue edging on front and back covers. 93 pages inside covering Procedures and Processes for Vehicle Operations and Servicing.On top front, SGT A.K. Teale (or Seale) ? and No. 20 in pencil. Inside says "RAASC School - This copy belongs to school Headquarters Library". Cover says "Restricted", "Australian Military Forces" & "Standing Orders for Vehicle Operation and Servicing 1961".passchendaele barracks trust collection, training manual, raasc -
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Plaque - PLAQUE WITH BADGE
Presentation plaque with emblem of RAASC.Reddish Brown Wooden shield with mounted badge. Badge is emblem of Royal Australian Army Service Corps. Silver seven pointed star with silver crown on top and circular gold and blue top.Inscribed in centre of badge "E..R" then encircled by "HONI.SOIT.QUI.MALY.PENSE" THEN IN NEXT CIRCLE "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORP."passchendaele barracks trust, plaque, raasc -
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Card - BALL TICKETS, 15th Transport Squadron, 15 TRANSPORT SQN RACT BALL, 1982 - 1988
1. Blue cardboard, black print. 2. Yellow cardboard, black print. 3. Orange cardboard, black print. 4. Lemon cardboard, black print. 5. Grey cardboard, blue print.15th Transport Squadron, Royal Australian Corps of Transport Ball. 1. When - 18 Sept 82 - Where - Mollison Street Depot, Bendigo. 2. When - 7 Dec 85 - Where - Mollison Street Depot, Bendigo. 3. When - 21 Feb 87 - Where - Mollison Street Depot, Bendigo. 4. When - 5 Dec 87 - Where - Mollison Street Depot, Bendigo. 5. When - 26 Nov 88 - Where - Mollison Street Depot, Bendigo.ball tickets, 15th transport, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Manual - MOVEMENT PLANNING HANDOUT, Australian Army
This is a book made by Army School of Transport. The cover is a thin cardboard, coloured brown. Printing is in black ink. In the centre is a form of shield. On top is a banner with words "Army School of. At the bottom is the word "Transport". It has approx 44 pages of black and white photos and specifications of equipment. i.e. Aircraft, Trucks, APC road rovers, Trailers, Tractors, Graders, Water Craft etc.passchendaele barracks trust, transport, planning, equipment specs -
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Manual - SERVICE MANUAL FOR MK 3 International Truck, I. H. Service, 23 Mar 1964
The truck was made by International Harvester Company of Australia Pty Ltd. The works were at Dandenong, Geelong and Port Melbourne.This book has a soft cardboard cover in a brown colour. Printing is in white and black ink. It has brown buckram binding. It has 19 sections to do with the truck. It has numerous part drawings and flow charts. It has black and white photos of truck parts. It has instructions on how to repair, set and adjust parts. it has electrical drawings for truck wiring. Under the front cover are 3 rusty metal loose leaf binders.passchendaele barracks trust collection, trucks mk3, international harvester -
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Accessory - BELT, CEREMONIAL, Hobson & Son, Royal Corps of Transport Ceremonial Belt, 1970 - 1985
These were obtained from the UK then worn by Royal Aust Corps Transport soldiers in Australia.This is a 6.3 cm wide cloth belt. Main colour is dark blue with 2 red and 2 white bands of colour. The belt buckle is a bright silver two piece arrangement. The round centre section of the buckle shows the Royal Corps of Transport Badge.passchendaele barracks trust collection, ract, rct, belt -
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Headwear - BERET, Post 1945
Beret - Navy felt, ribboned band, Insignia Badge.Badge - Royal Australian Corps of Transport 'PAR ONERI'.passchendaele barracks trust, army beret, uniform -
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Manual - TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR CARGO TRUCK, Jan 1976
This is a hard cover book. The cover is a marron plastic. The writing is embossed with gold ink. At the top is the Army Crest - Kangaroo and crossed swords. The book is for Truck Cargo, 2 1/2 ton GS. 4 x W/winch. It has 198 pages. Aust No.1 2320 66 058 4682 MK3. 2320 66 089 5185. Code No. 6069 Army Part No. 7810 66 090 7083.passchendaele barracks trust collection, mk3, army truck -
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Administrative record - Minutes of the Unit (Army Survey Regiment) Historical Fund Committee Meeting 24 May 94 and 10 May 95, 10.05.1995
Considering the historical importance of Fortuna Villa, a small group of interested Unit members formed the Army Survey Regiment Historical Fund. The aim of the committee was to manage historical issues and raise funds to improve or preserve the Unit History or historical items. These minutes are a small sample record of the activities of the Unit Historical Fund. 6 x A4 pages of Minutes, photocopies, stapled in top left hand corner.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Plaque - PLAQUE, INSIGNIA, post 1945
Plaque - Pressed copper with Insignia.Royal Australian Transport Corps "PAR ONERI E..R".passchendaele barracks trust collection, copper plaque, ract -
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Badge - BADGES, 1915 - 1920
WW1 1. Badge - metal, brown, imprinted insignia and lettering. 2. Badge - metal, dark brown, Rising Sun.1. Issued by Dept of Defence - Returned from Active service AIF> 2. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.passchendaele barracks trust collection, ww1, badges -
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Photograph - Printer Technicians Operating Printing Presses at the Army Survey Regiment, c1970s, c1980s
These ninephotographs of Printer Technicians operating printing presses were probably taken circa 1970s and 1980s in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo.They are most likely operating the Komoni, Planeta or Ultra-MAN-III offset printing presses. Although these photos are not annotated most personnel are positively identified.This is a set of photographs of Printer Technicians operating printing presses at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, c1970s, c1980s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Roy Hicks, Peter Dillon, Terry Winzar, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, Daryl South, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, Greg Rowe, Lithographic Squadron .4) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Terry Winzar, unidentified, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron .5) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron .6) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, Stuart Ridge, Lithographic Squadron .7) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, Stuart Ridge, Lithographic Squadron .8) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, Jim Ash, Lithographic Squadron .9) - Photo, colour, c1970s, L to R: Paul Davis, Alan Fitts, John ‘Flash’ Anderson, Lithographic Squadron.1P to .8P – no annotationroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing -
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Photograph - Printer Technicians and other RASvy personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, c1980s
These ten photographs were probably taken circa 1980s in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Most of the photos were taken on the shop floor in the Print Room.This is a set of photographs of Printer Technicians and other RASvy personnel in Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1980s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, WO2 Steve Egan, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, WO2 Jeff Lynch, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, colour, c1980s, SPR Peter Dillon, Lithographic Squadron .4) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Peter Dillon, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron .5) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SPR Colin Yeats, SPR Graeme Spong, CPL Peter Dillon, Lithographic Squadron .6) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SPR Colin Yeats, WO2 Ralph Chant, Lithographic Squadron .7) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: Dale Hudson, Mark ‘Dogs’ Doherty, Lithographic Squadron .8) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: SGT Greg Rowe, WO1 Trevor Osborne, Dale Hudson, Lithographic Squadron .9) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: unidentified, SGT Kim Reynolds, Shane ‘Soupy’ Campbell, Lithographic Squadron .10) - Photo, colour, 1987, L to R: Jim Ash, Daryl South, Jeff Willey, unidentified, Lithographic Squadron.1P to .4P – not annotated .5P - annotated on front with ‘I AM BROKE, I’M NOT and me neither’, annotated on back with ‘Curly Larry Moe’ .6P to .9P – not annotated .10P – annotated with dateroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing -
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Photograph - Group Photos of Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, c1990s
These three photographs of Lithographic Squadron were taken in the 1990s. Photos .2P and .3P were taken at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. .1P was taken as the background sign indicates, at the Southend on Sea Tourist Park, close to the township of Millicent in South Australia. Lithographic Squadron was in this location probably as part of Regimental or Adventurous Training in 1992.This is a set of photographs of Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1990s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1992, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, colour, 1991, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, colour, Sep 1993, Lithographic Squadron.1P and .2P - annotated on back with date .3P – annotated on front with dateroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho -
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Photograph - Lithographic Technicians Screen Printing at the Army Survey Regiment, c1970s
These two photographs were most likely taken in the 1970s at the Army Survey Regiment’s Drill Hall Golden Square, Bendigo. The photos are annotated with the name of the technicians written on the back. In these photos the technicians are performing screen printing tasks.This is a set of photographs of lithographic technicians using screen printing equipment at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo from c1960s to c1980s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1970s, L to R: Bruce Appleford, SGT Evan Giri, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1970s, Ian ‘Lofty’ Turner, Lithographic Squadron.1 to .2 – personnel names (less rank) annotated on back. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, printing -
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Book - Sun Observations for Azimuth - Astronomical Fixations Woomera 1951, 28.05.1951 to 02.08.1952
Field Survey control position fixing observations for the Woomera Rocket Range, South Australia. Sun Astronomical observations by Sergeant NRJ Hillier later Colonel and Director of Military Survey-Army, and Sergeant DR Ridge later Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment.Hard covered book, handwritten pages, map sketches, extra laminated table of figuresHandwritten observation tables and notes. Handwritten notes on front and back coversroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Memorabilia - MEMORIAL SCROLL RAN, Post 1945
The scroll relates to Sidney Charles Rowley No H1258, enlisted in the RAN on 14.6.1940 age 21 years, KIA 6.1.1945 while serving on HMAS Australia.Memorial scroll on light fawn coloured card, top has Coat of Arms with the letters “GVI RI” over. The following text in black and red relates to the death of a RAN Sailor in WW2.In red print, “Leading Seaman S.C.Rowley Royal Australian Navy”memorial scrolls, ran, hmas australia, -
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Certificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE, 25.12.1946
Rosina enlisted on 1.6.1945 age 27 years No VFX97605, discharged fro the services on 21.4.1946 with the rank of Pte in the Australian Army medical Women’s Service.Certificate from the Marong Shire to R.M.Rowley, top has rising sun and flags with Shire name under followed by hand drawn name in black, text relates to thanks from the Shire and Ratepayers with date hand written on, at bottom a red seal and signed by the President, a Councillor and the Secretary.“Rosina Maude Rowley”, “25th Dec 45”, “S.V. Mitchell, John H Collins, A Guthrie”certificates, shire -
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Certificate - DISABLED CERTIFICATE WW1, Post 1918
William Owen Lewis No 471 enlisted on 10.9.1914 in D Coy 14th Bn age 22 years, embark for Eygpt 22.12.1914, due to factors he finally embarks for Gallipoli 22.7.1915, reported missing 8.8.1915 then reported WIA, rejoin unit 19.9.1915, hospital with Pluerisy 2.12.1915, rejoin unit 4.2 1916, transfer to 46th Bn then to 12th MG Coy, embark for Marseilles 11.6.1916, hospital 1.10.1916 with Synovitis L/Knee, rejoin unit 21.1.1917, hospital 25.7.1917 Abcess Buttock then Fistula, RTA 5.4.1918, discharged from the AIF medically unfit (D.A.H) 4.7.1918.Certificate on light cream parchment paper, outer print is in red showing a Coat of Arms at the top with columns down each side with Dominion/Commonwealth names around, centre in black print shows a soldier standing with a rifle and Brittanica seated with a sword and flag, under is printed wording wording acknowledging a soldier was Disabled and Honourably discharged in the Great War, soldiers name is hand drawn in.In black hand drawn, “W.O.Lewis Australian Imperial Force”, “4.7.18”certificates, disabled ww1 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, Post 9.11.1942
John Eric Wiles VX16067 enlisted on 26.2.1940 age 24 years in the 2/7th Bn, embark for Eygpt 15.4.1940, disembark 17.5.1940, embark for Greece 30.3.1941, reported missing then as located, disembark Eygpt (no date but appears to be June). Hospital 10.6.1941 with Gastritis, rejoin unit 13.7.1941, promoted Cpl 6.12.1941, Sgt 12.1.1942, embark for Australia 12.7.1942, disembark 4.8.1942, embark for New Guinea 13.10.1942, appointed Lieutenant 9.11.1942, during period hospital with Malaria, disembark Australia 3.8.1943, hospital again with Malaria then Debility. Embark 11.11.1944 for Aitape, WIA remains on duty, prompted T/Capt 4.8.1945, disembark Australia 28.9.1945, appointment terminated in the 2nd AIF. Post war he became very involved in his Unit Association and the RSL and became in time a Life Member of both. He was also a President of Mitchum RSL.Photo copy of original on A4 size paper showing a portrait colour enhanced of an Officer wearing a peak cap and has one ribbon on jacket, there is an oval shape colour photo inserted at the bottom LH side of the Person in later life. The rear has a typed stuck on label with details.On rear typed, “Jack Wiles 2/7th INF BN VX16067 20.03.15 - 19.07.2005”photograph, ww2, wiles -
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Uniform - SUMMER DRESS, NAVY, Fairmark Australia, 1995-96
E. FORREST, Able Seaman1. Shirt - white polyester, short sleeved, embroidered insignia shoulder flashes. 2. Shorts - white polyester.Upper shoulder flash "Australia". Lower sleeve - Insignia, Able Seaman. Both in blue embroidery.uniform, navy, summer dress -
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Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY - Royal Australian Army Survey Corps Uniform, Commonwealth Govt Clothing Factory, 1970-1988
This is the peaked cap and uniform of 36898 Warrant Officer Thomas William Pattison, Royal Australian Survey Corps, Army Survey Regiment who served from 21 Mar 1960 until 16 Jan 1993 and died whilst in service.1. Cap - Polyester, Khaki, small peak, leather band, metal Insignia. 2. Jacket - polyester, khaki, yellow metal buttons, Insignia badges, purple lanyard, embroidered Insignia lower sleeves. 3, Shirt - polyester, short sleeves, embroidered insignia on sleeves. 4. Pants - Polyester, Khaki.Jacket - embroidered Insignia on lower sleeves - Crown.uniform, army, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
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Certificate - INSTRUMENT of SURRENDER
Certificate of Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese Forces of New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent Islands. Signed 6th Sept 1945 by Commander Japanese Imperial South Eastern Army and by Lt. General Commanding First Australian Army.White hard paper certificate - single page.instrument of surrender, new guinea, vp day