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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - City of Port Melbourne, recognition of voluntary enlistment in the Australian Imperial Forces, City of Port Melbourne, 1940s
... war - world war ii... with the Australian Imperial Forces dated 194- (presume for World War 2...war - world war ii armed services - army local government ...Certificate of recognition of voluntary enlistment with the Australian Imperial Forces dated 194- (presume for World War 2), presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Port Melbourne. Certificate has not been filled out. Brightly coloured with photograph of Port Melbourne Town Hall at base, red seal above.war - world war ii, armed services - army, local government - city of port melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: DIGGER'S LIFE IN PICTURE NEWSPAPER CUTTING, 29th April, 2014
... World war 2..., showing images of diggers in the field during World War 2. One... MILITARY World war 2 herb dixon Bendigo Advertiser Page from ...Page from Bendigo Advertiser Tuesday April 29, 2014, showing images of diggers in the field during World War 2. One page titled 'Herb Dixon: a digger's life in pictures' Herb Dixon, Andy Gibson, Vic Ward, Johnny Babington are names listed on bottom photos.Bendigo Advertisermilitary, world war 2, herb dixon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BIG BRASS
... appeal during World War II. The clip is in a folder.... for the Mayor of Port Melbourne's patriotic appeal during World War II ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Big brass: Hopetoun (Bendigo) Brass Band was outright winner of the open marching competition, as part of a musical festival held by the Victorian Bands League for the Mayor of Port Melbourne's patriotic appeal during World War II. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HALL
... World War II when the organisation took up residence... of the Young Men's Christian Association during World War II when ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Hall: The YMCA building, High Street, circa 1911. The building was sold by the Bendigo branch of the Young Men's Christian Association during World War II when the organisation took up residence at the corner of Mundy Street and Lyttleton Terrace.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, H.M.A.S Maryborough Plaque
... The HMAS Maryborough was a famous First World War warship... was a famous First World War warship and this crest is commonly ...The HMAS Maryborough was a famous First World War warship and this crest is commonly associated with the ship.A wooden plaque with decorative motifs, including two mounted plaques - including a photo of the original Maryborough and a patchwork insignia/crest.This crest has the patchwork with the words HMAS Marynorough written in stitching under the patch and crown. H.M.A.S MARYBOROUGH 1941-1946 J195-B248 brass plaque on the front, mounted to wood. hmas maryborough, australian navy, war, ships, plaque, insignia, crest -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Leader Community Newspapers, Priceless memories, 10/11/2011
... Ronald Findlay recounts his story of World War 2 and his... recounts his story of World War 2 and his wife Margaret Leader ...Ronald Findlay recounts his story of World War 2 and his wife MargaretNews clipping, black text, colour image. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Jane Burgess, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... service in World War 1. world war 1 project jane burgess ...A short article about Nurse Jane Burgess and her service in World War 1. 1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, jane burgess -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Daisy Coundon, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... service in World War 1. world war 1 project daisy coundon ...A short article about Nurse Daisy Coundon and her service in World War 1. 1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, daisy coundon -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Eliza Smith, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... service in World War 1. world war 1 project eliza smith ...A short article about Nurse Eliza Smith and her service in World War 1. 1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, eliza smith -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - special- My War Part 155 - 2 off, Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 155 - 2 Copies - Japan Agrees to Surrender , Lest We Forget
... world war 2...Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2... Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 events ...Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 155 - 2 CopiesJapan Agrees to Surrender , Lest We Forget- POW Prison Ordealjapan agrees to surrender, lest we forget, newspaper, world war 2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Regimental Badge, 2016
... , a pre-World War 1militia unit... This is the badge of the 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment, a pre-World War ...This is the badge of the 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment, a pre-World War 1militia unitIn 1991 the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles linked with the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. The history of the 8th Light Horse became part of the current Regiment's history.Badge of 8th Light Horse Regiment mounted in glass fronted wooden frame with emu plumes with backing sheet of blue and gold colour patch of the RegimentPresented to the Unit History Room 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment (VMR) By the President and Members of Rye RSL Sub Branch and Club -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Dirty Thirteen, 1991
... of the Dirty Thirteen during the 2nd World War... during the 2nd World War the dirty thirteen siebrand j light ...Collected and recorded experiences and details of the lives of the Dirty Thirteen during the 2nd World WarPicture of a Anti Aircraft Regiment person in sepia on a beige light card cover and a triangle in gray , red and blackPresented to Tatura Historical Society Museum by James Crawford. 15th Aug. 1991the dirty thirteen, siebrand j, light horse regiment, crawford j, tatura, books, military -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Memories of under aged soldiers, Boy Soldiers of the Great War, 2005
... 1st World War Underaged boy soldiers...First World War Boy soldiers of the Great War Their own... Vic. Reg No A0023924L ABN 60 661424694 First World War Boy ...First World War Boy soldiers of the Great War Their own stories for the 1st timePaperback Colourised photo of 3 boys in uniformStawell Biarri group for geneology inc. PO Box 417 Stawell 3380 Vic. Reg No A0023924L ABN 60 6614246941st world war underaged boy soldiers -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Welcome Home Flags & Banner at the Stawell Fire Brigade after World War 1
... after World War 1...) World War 1... Brigade after World War 1 Welcome Home Flags & Banner (Held ...Welcome Home Flags & Banner (Held at Stawell Fire Brigade) World War 1stawell ww1 -
Dingley Village Historical Society
Braille Writing Set, 1917
... at Gallipoli in World War 1... in World War 1 Item belonged to an original ANZAC from the district ...Private Elmer Glew was an original ANZAC who was blinded at Gallipoli in World War 1Item belonged to an original ANZAC from the districtA wooden base with brass implementsPresented to Private E Glew by the Victorian Association of Braille Writers 17th November 1917anzac, gallipoli, braille, grew, dingley village -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Medal, Angus and Coote, 1. 1942
... 1. Women of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2... of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2.Relatives of J.F.Kemp local ...1. Women of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2.Relatives of J.F.Kemp1. Silver medal with bar, crown on top, 'To the women of Australia' around the edge, bronze star on bar. 2. Gold medal with coat of arms, 2 rifles, crown on top1. No 101032 Angus and Coote 942 on back 2. 'Presented by the citizens of Port Fairy to relations of J.F.Kemp who made the supreme sacrifice Great War 1914-18'local history, numismatics, medals - commemorative -
National Wool Museum
Badge
... world war i... during World War I.... as a fund raiser for the war effort during World War I. world war i ...Badge probably sold as a fund raiser for the war effort during World War I.Badge, circular. Pin back, celluloid cover. White badge printed with a Union Jack in red, white and blue.MADE IN AUSTRALIA / ALFRED E.S. STOKES / Manufacturer of / Photographic reproduction, / colored Patriotic, Carnival, / & Campaign Buttons, Etc / 228 PITT STREET / SYDNEYworld war i -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment - Travel iron, Birko, 1960s
... appliances since before the Second World War.... the Second World War. Birko Travel irons Birko ...Birko is an Australian brand, manufacturing and retailing appliances since before the Second World War.Birko travel iron with its original electrical fittings and vinyl case.Birko iron birko, travel irons -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Photograph, Ambulance Car, Eastern Suburbs District, September 1942
... Second World war photograph. Driver is probably a wartime... Second World war photograph. Driver is probably a wartime female ...Second World war photograph. Driver is probably a wartime female auxiliary ambulance member.Black and white photograph of ambulance car. Female driver stands at attention while holding the back door open.EASTERN SUBURBS DISTRICT -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
... A World War 1 relic probably brought home to Australia... Solingen A World War 1 relic probably brought home to Australia ...A World War 1 relic probably brought home to Australia as a souvenir by a returning soldier. WWI souvenir of limited display value. Should be considered for de-accession.German pattern bayonet, Blade 365mm long with saw edge on back with steel scabbard." P D Luneschlose Solingenweapon, bayonet, german army, military, wwi, great war, scabbard -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet French
... in World War 1 (1914-1918). ... for the French Army in World War 1 (1914-1918). Part of a collection ...This type of bayonet was common issue for the French Army in World War 1 (1914-1918). Part of a collection of edged weapons, some relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian military forces, others are souvenirs brought home by returning soldiers.French Model 1892 Berthier bayonet, 527 mm long fluted steel blade, with metal scabbard. On ring - "AE 30556"france, berthier -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet 1907 pattern
... This pattern bayonet was used by Australian troops in World... This pattern bayonet was used by Australian troops in World War One ...This pattern bayonet was used by Australian troops in World War One and Two and the Korean War. British model 1907 bayonet with leather scabbard - overall length 550mmMA 1907 x MA 4 42wwi, wwii, korea, australian -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Stained Glass Windows in St John's Anglican Church, Colac, 2015, 23/08/2015
... World War Two... who served during World War Two.... who served during World War Two. St John's Anglican Church ...The stained glass windows are a memorial to parishioners who served during World War Two.Colour photographs of two stained glass windows by Alan Sumner in St John's Anglican Church, Colac.st john's anglican church colac, colac, stained glass, alan sumner, world war two -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - Norie's Air Tables, Norie's Air Tables with explanation
... World War Two...produced during World War Two for use by the Air Force... Air Tables with explanation produced during World War Two ...produced during World War Two for use by the Air Force. To train pilots in navigation navigation, training, world war two, pilot training, air force -
Kew RSL
Savige's campaign desk
... lt gen sir stanley savige, world war 2... World War 2... Middle East New Guinea & Islands World War 2 lt gen sir stanley ...Campaign desk. Probably Middle East New Guinea & Islands World War 2Wooden Desk 2 pedestals with drawers one side & cupboard & filing drawers on the otherPlaque attached to top: This desk belonged to LT. GEN. SIR STANLEY SAVIGE KBE CB DSO MC ED PRESENTED TO KEW RSL SUB-BRANCH by Mr & Mrs CE WATERSlt gen sir stanley savige, world war 2 -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Book, The War Chest Flower Book
... Issued as an Australian fund raiser in World War One... fund raiser in World War One as was The War Chest Cookery Book ...non-fictionroses, bouvardias, chrysanthemums, carnations, sweet peas, dahlias -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Album - Photo Album, ca. 1941
... world war 2... East during World War 2.... photographs of a mans journey around the Middle East during World War ...Contains photographs of a mans journey around the Middle East during World War 2.Documents a part of WW2 during the early 1940'sLeather covered photo album with 43 pages of mainly WW2 photographs.The front cover has coloured depictions of the pyramids , Egyptian figures and hieroglyphs. Back cover has the same scenes but not coloured.world war 2, ww2, second world war, royal australian navy, photographs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, c 1940-45
... Medal was issued during World War 2 to recognise mothers... For the women of Australia 1835-88 Medal was issued during World War 2 ...Medal was issued during World War 2 to recognise mothers and wives of enlisted personnelMedal of silver metal and bar with one star attached; crown, laurel leaf design around edgeFor the women of Australia 1835-88numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, T. C. F. Prittie et al, Escape to freedom, 1954_
... world war 2... World war 2... of escapes by Allied POWs from German camps during World war 2 world ...Account of escapes by Allied POWs from German camps during World war 2576 p. illus. pbkworld war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Rats Remain; the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. By J S Cumpston, 1941_
... 1941. world war ii... in the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. World War II.... participation in the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. World War II. An unbound ...Tells the story of the Australian Army's participation in the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. World War II.An unbound proof copy of this book.256p, hard cover, unbound, illus. Possibly a proof copysiege of tobruk, 1941. world war ii, australian army.