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Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, 38th BATTALION ASSOCIATION
The 38th Bn 1st AIF was raised in Bendigo in March 1916. The Battalion served in WW2 (although not going overseas) until finally being disbanded in 1962. An assoociation of Ex Members was formed after WW1.This is a small oval badge, colours - gold lettering set on a background of dark blue over red half ovals. On the rear is a long pin to hold the badge on one's clothing. The pin is temporarily mounted on a purple velvet piece of cardboard.passchendaele barracks trust, 1st aif, 38th battalion, badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet, "The Mascot Menace"
Booklet issued by Military Forces, outlining rules in relation to the import of plants and animals by Returning Forces in WW2. Was common for Service people to bring back mascots as souvenirs from overseas in breach of Australian Regulations. Small brown booklet issued by Australian Military Forces. 22 pages of content in black and white. In relation to import of animals on plants back into Australia by Military or Civilians.Front header "Australian Animal Disease Control" and titled "The Mascot Menace"/mascots, disease control, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, FRAMED, C 2005
Picture of Sergeant HUNTER, Henry in uniform. WW2 VX118416 4th Battalion. Enlisted 5th November 1942 and discharged 11 September 1945 born in Bendigo but enlisted in Gin Gin WA Newspaper 2005. Gold metal frame with silver embossing and hard black cardboard backing. Glass cover over picture and photo of a soldier.Newspaper picture has caption “the war we were………..” written history of the soldier depicted on the photo.4th battalion, ww2, photograph hunter henry -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - GRENADES, ITALIAN, 1939. - 1945
These Italian grenades were developed near similtaniously during WW2, named “OTTO, BREDA SRCM”. They were nicknamed “Red Devils” by the British in the Desert campaigns and had an effective range of 10 - 15 metres..1) .2) .3) Three versions of the Italian Model 35 Hand Grenade, all cylinder shaped painted red with differant styles of black top/side workings.otto.breda.srcm, italian grenades -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - HMAS MEMORABILIA, K Moore, Post Korea
Original Owner: William 'Bill' George Campbell, No 36263 RAN served on the Bataan from 27.6.1950 - 6.6.1951. HMS Bataan was commissioned in 1945, to late to see service in WW2, it later served in the Korean War.Piece of the Ship, BATAAN. Small piece of wood with blue, white & grey painting of a ship on 1 side. Name plaque attached HMAS BATAAN D191. Name plaque on rear, K Moore (possible maker).“HMAS BATAAN D191” “K Moore”military history - souvenirs - navy, illustrations, bataan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, AATTV FRAMED, Post 1970
Ray Simpson VC, DCM. Refer 630 for his service history, WW2, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam. This portrait came as an extra to a large framed print of Australia’s 96 at the time Victoria Cross winners.Dark brown marbled effect timber frame, with gold inner edge glass, gold metal look name plate glued to glass at lower edge. Coloured print of a water colour painting of soldier RAYENE STEWART SIMPSON in uniform. Black print on gold name plate: SIMPSON Rayene Stewart VC Rank Warrant Officer Class II Unit: Australian Army Training Team: Vietnam Date: 6 and 11 May 1969 Place: Kontum Province, South Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam)portraits, illustrations-watercolour, aattv, vc -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Pay Book 119804 H G Humble, Mid 20th Century
This Pay Book belongs to 119804 Hubert G Humble who served with the RAAF? during WW2, as a Medical Orderly. This Pay Book (Continuation) was commenced 23 Oct 45 and ceased 02 July 1947.This is the original Pay Book (Continuation) of 119804 Hubert G Humble. A Thick Green Cover Pay Book (M/F 2(A) (continuation) with 24 paper pages of Pay History relating to 119804 Hubert G Humble.119804 Hubert G Humble served as a Medical Orderly with ?RAAF.pay book, raaf, medical orderly, 119804 h g humble, ww2 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
News Paper, The Argus, Souvenir Supplement, The Argus & Australian Limited, 22 February 1940
The 17th Brigade (Australia) was an Infantry Brigade first formed in 1917 during WW1, but did not see action. The Brigade was reformed during WW2 and served in Libya, Greece and New Guinea. The Brigade was disbanded in 1946.This supplement is an original as printed and issued with The Argus News Paper on 22 February 1940.Oblong, buff colour news paper, souvenir supplement of The Argus,16 pages, 22 February 1940. The supplement is dedvoted to the 17th Australian Infantry Brigade 2nd A.I.F.The front cov er of the supplement has a photograph of Brigadier S.G. Savige, DSO, MC, ED, Commander. The following pages are photographs of Companies within the Brigade.ww1, ww2, 17th brigade, aif, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - VX32317 F O Bryne, Mid 20th Century
VX32317 Francis O Bryne was born in Horsham and enlisted into the AIF for service in WW2. This Certificate has been issued by the Shire of Wimmera to recognize the service of VX32317 F O Bryne who was a resident of this Shire.This is the original certificate that was issued to VX32317 Francis O Bryne,An oblong brown framed Certificate. White paper inscription by Shire of Wimmera.A presentation Certificate to VX32317 Francis O Bryne from the Shire of Wimmera.vx32317 francis o bryne, certificate of recognition, shire of wimmera -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Corporal John M McGlade
The story of Corporal John Matthew McGlade through WW1 and WW2. Also donated one Disney Pig playing flute(C7990) and a ship in a bottle (C7989). These were made by an Italian POW for Corporal McGlade.1 A4 sheet of typed paper in plastic sleeve with a sepia photograph of John.mcglade j m, corporal mcglade, tatura internment camp, murchison internment camp, 12th garrison battatlion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Blackout shield
Used during WW2 to restrict the light from vehicle headlights and so make more difficult any observation by enemy air craft. The brightly lit camps, however where clearly visible for miles.Circular metal disc painted black. A small slit over which is a verandah. A white opaque circle in centre top.black out shields -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Biscuit Tin, Swallow and Ariel
Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. On label is also written "Packed specially for parcels for troops overseas" and "And sold on the express condition that these goods are not used in Australia". Contents 16 ozs. nettRectangular biscuit tin with lid. Label in red, blue and white colours with advertising wording. Brand name is Swallow and Ariels. Biscuits are morning tea.as abovebiscuit tins, tin containers -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Army Jacket, 1940
This Army jacket made in 1940 issued to VX77837 - William Keith GRAY Born 17-10-1915 at Warragul in Victoria. He enlisted at Caulfield and served during WW2. Service records currently unavailable.The uniforms of the Australian Army have changed significantly over the past century, although the accoutrements worn over this period have remained relatively similar. The forces of the Australian colonies and the early forces of the Commonwealth post-Federation in 1901 closely followed the uniforms of the British Army. Since then it has continued to be influenced by British but also US styles, as well as including some distinctly Australian designs, reflecting local conditions and trends.Khaki woollen jacket with shoulder epaulettes and four pockets with brass buttons attached. Purple square with white border patches attached to top of both sleeves. Two striped ribbons attached above left breast pocket.Marking inside jacket - VX77837army jacket, william gray, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED PORTRAIT, c1939-1945
Framed photograph/portrait of W.J. HILSON WW2 VX 73637. Enlisted 10/2/42, age 20 years. Discharged 12/11/46 with Rank CRAFTSMAN, 1st AUSTRALIAN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WORKSHOPS.Photograph - Portrait, black and white, copy of a soldier in uniform. Frame - timber with brown stain, shaped edge. Glass front, cardboard backing. Mount - cream coloured cardboard.framed photograph, portrait, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH of SOLDIER, Dec 1940
Black & White photo of Norman Huxley, Service No. NX18101, Private, 2/1 HQ Guard Battalion, taken overseas. Wac In Haifa, Egypt in Dec 1940. Photo appears to be taken at camp in desert - WW2.Photo of Norman Huxley - Black & White, Name on front, serrated edges.On back "Taken Dec 1940, Abroad N. Huxley."n huxley, egypt, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY, Allen and Unwin, Keep the men alive, Australian POW Doctors in Japanese Captivity, 2009
During WW2 22,000 Australian military personnel became prisoners of the Japanese military, many of those who returned home after the war attributed their survival to the 106 Australian medical Officers imprisoned alongside them.Book, soft cover, cardboard, brown and dark grey print on front, spine and back on beige background, illustrated on front cover in sepia tones of Doctors attending to a patient, 297 pages, plain off white , illustrated with black and white photographs.books, ww2, pow doctors. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Book - R.A.A.F. Fitters Manual II.E, c1941
Training manual issued to - WILLCOX STANLEY MERVYN : Service Number - 75552 : Date of birth - 23 Jan 1923 : Place of birth - MURWILLUMBAH NSW : Place of enlistment - BRISBANE who served with the RAAF during WW2.RAAF Fitters Manual II.A belonging to ACI S.M. Willcox 75552. Book has black binding with black cord to bind it. Cover is a dirty cream colour with black writing. On back cover is two drawings in ink.R.A.A.F. Fitters II.E Flight Mechanics, Course Notes, Engineering School. Issue 3 - 1941. This book is R.A.A.F Property and is NOT TO BE REPRODUCED without authority. Inside cover written in ink is 75552 ACI Wilcox S.M., A drawing of a cactus and a drawing of an eagle. Inside the back cover is a drawing of a horse. On the back cover is a drawing of a map of Australia with a kangaroo and an emu. Also a cartoon of a man on a bucking horse while smoking a pipe with two onlookers and a speech bubble.raaf, manual, wwii, world war 2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Sketch
Hand drawn sketch in pencil of grave site with cross belonging to J.T. TOBIN NX 73062 2/15 Field Regiment WW2 who died from illness on 12/9/1943 in BURMA/MYANMARHand drawn sketch in pencil of grave with cross on cream coloured paper Rear side - black square with three rows of dots coming to a pointNX73062 J.T.TOBIN 12.9.43 Rear side - Tavoy Golden Temple at Night - Korselj.t. tobin, 2/15 field regiment, ww2, burma -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Sister Moore, Colonel Tackeberry and Sister Melrose, Original 1942, copy 1989
WW2 Internment Camp 1, Tatura. Army staff and Nursing staff. Camp 1 Tatura, Sister Beatrice Moore on left, Colonel Tackeberry, OIC and Sister Melrose on right. Foam backed copy in file.Black and white photograph of 2 nursing sisters standing each side of a man in officers uniform. Fence post to right of photograph. Trees in distant background.a.a.n.s., sister moore, sister melrose, colonel tackeberry, internement camps, army staff -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Biography, George Michael Larin 1916 to 2008, 2013
Written by N. M. Larin. A biography of G. M. Larin of his life from Russia to Australia and his family. Interesting story of post war migration and WW2 resettlement of European displaced persons in Australia.On front cover rural scene and channel and photograph of G. M. Larin. On Back cover story of life of G. M. Larin and photographs as a young man.larin family history, george michael larin -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
History - VX5104 L/Col Victor J Schofield MBE, early 20 Century
These are original items of VX5104 L/Col VJ Schofield MBE who served with 23rd Battalion (The City of Geelong Regiment). In 1929 this Battalion was amalgamated with the 21st Battalion to become 23rd/21st Battalion and adopted the territorial designation of 'The City of Geelong Regiment/The Victorian Rangers'. The Battalion went to the Northern Territory during WW2 before being disbanded, however VX5104 VJ Schofield became redeployed and served in New Guinea during WW2. He was awarded an MBE for his service. (Reference The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) Friday 20 July 1945. (Awards for Service in Papua-New Guinea). The original plaques were located at the Geelong Returned Soldiers, Sailors and Airman Woollen Mill (commonly referred to as the RS&S Mill). Schofields Father was responsible for the raising of the Mill, with Federal Funding, he was the CEO. It is not known if Victor John Schofield worked at this Mill but the plaques were found there and donated to the Geelong RSL Sub Branch by Roger Burt CEO of Godfrey Hirst Group during the Hirst takerover of the RS&S Mill.Two Plaques - one the Rising Sun, one the Maxwell Family Crest which is related to L/Col Schofield MBE. Timber materials used in the manufacture of both items.None on the Rising Sun. One The Maxwell Family Crest 'Rebiresco' Maxwell.ww2, vx5104 jc schofield mbe, papua-new guinea, city of geelong regiment, 23rd/21st battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH WW2
Photos related to 3rd Sqn RAAF WW2. Nature of photo's suggest locations in North Africa and Middle East. The album is related to a collection re E.M. Collihole VX35201, refer Cat No 7235 for his service details.Collection of 60 plus photos in an album. All black and white and the nature is of various landscapes, buildings, people of a local tourist nature around Tripoli and other Middle Eastern/ Arabic looking locations. Album itself is bound loose leaf pages. Cover is pale brown/yellow with picture of lagoon and palm trees on the front and the word " Album" in black. Picture is in green. Two stud holes for binding through which one piece of white string threaded. Other string is missing.Written on inside front cover "Birthday at Farm Killian" and "Mrs Colivers Kid". photos, album, north africa -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Francis Percival Read (Jock) (1915-2010)
Franics Read known as Jock, was a life time resident of Eltham. He served in the Navy in WW2. He was well loved as a long time school crossing supervisor and member of EDHS with a remarkable memory of his life's experiences. Contents 1. In Memory of "Jock" Francis Percival Read 11.09.1915 - 22.12.2010; Funeral Service Booklet (3 copies), A4 card folded. Held at St Margaret's Anglican Church, Pitt Street, Eltham, Friday 7th January 2011 at 11:00 AM 2. News clippings - Clip Clop Lollipop!, Diamond Valley News, 14 Dec 1976, p1 - Jock Read with horse, Smokey, Diamond Valley News, 1978 - School Crossing Supervisor Jock Read with horse, Lofty, Diamond Valley News, 1982 - Families shed a tear for Tackey, Diamond Valley News, 23 Apr 1985 - For fallen friends, Diamond Valley News, 16 Nov 1992 - Lollipop man calls it a day, c.1996 - Local digger leads the march, Nillumbik Mail, 3 May 2000, p5 also “Our Anzacs remembered” - Rain holds off for people's march through memories, c.2001 - For Sale; 52-54 Henry Street, Eltham, Barry Plant Real Estate, The Weekly Review, 14 Mar 2002 - Wartime's memories of mates. Photo "Jock Read stands proud in front of the Australian flag in his front yard", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 Apr 2006, p1 - Keeping the Anzac spirit alive, Diamond Valley Leader, 19 Apr 2006, p10 - Meaningful life well lived by Jim Connor, Diamond Valley Leader, 16 Feb 2011, p25 3. Draft of obituary by Jim Connor published in Diamond Valley Leader 16 Feb 2011 4. Jock Read Memorial notes 5. Jock Read Distinguished Life Member, Eltham District Historical Society 6. Distinguished Life Member presentation to Jock Read by Eltham District Historical Society at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 7. Photographs (qty 3) 10 x 15 cm of Jock Read at the Distinguished Life Member presentation by Eltham District Historical Society members at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 (Photographer possibly Jim Connor) 8. Photographs (qty 9) printed on 3 sheets of A4 photo paper of Jock Read at the Distinguished Life Member presentation by Eltham District Historical Society members at Chatsworth House, 26 July 2010 (Photographer unknown) 9. Transcript of audio tape recorded by Peter Bassett-Smith with Jock Read at the old Police Residence, 728 Main Road, Eltham during Heritage Week display, 28 Apr 1990 10. Transcript of audio tape recorded by Denis Ward of Old characters and other folk around Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford at Eltham District Historical Society meeting held 10 May 2000 11. Interpretative transcript of audio tape EDHS_01636 Jock Read Tape 1 – 2002 12. Transcript of audio tape Main Road Eltham: a chat with Jock Read and Doug Orford at Eltham District Historical Society meeting held 10 Sep 2002 13. Baker's Run - List of names and deliveries forming Jock Read's Baker's run and discussed at meeting held 10 Sep 2002 15. Jock Read - when asked what he used to do around about 14. Nillumbik Council Item; Jock Read Eulogy 16. Photocopy of photo: Wedding Party; Jock Read and Beryl Olivia Burgess, St Katherine's Church, St Helena 17. Celebration of the life of Beryl Olivia Read nee Burgess 1 December 1924 - 17 July 2008harry gilham collection, jock read, frances percival read, 728 main road, alison delaney, bakers delivery run, blacksmith, building industry, david johns, diana bassett-smith, doug orford, funeral service, gwen orford, harry gilham, henry street, heritage week, i remember (poem), industry, jim connor, lofty (horse), matlock police (tv show), peter bassett-smith, russell yeoman, shamus (horse), smokey (horse), sue law, tackey (horse), wally, eulogy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - SOUVENIR POSTCARD, Photochrom Co Ltd
The photo features a flight of four Stirling Bombers taken c WW2 and passed by the press and censorship Bureau in the U.K. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record.Postcard, rectangular shape featuring a sepia tone photograph of 4 Aeroplanes in flight, photo has a white border with captions top and bottom in black print, rear has details of the photograph printed in black type with space allocated for correspondence and a stamp.postcards, bombers, ww2, aircraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA, c.WWI
WW1 Female Relatives Badge issued to the closest female relative. Small clasps hung at the bottom to denote how many husbands, brothers etc were serving, missing on this one. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Badge, grey metal, blue background with grey print on front of badge with clasp / pin fastener."Issued by Department of Defence, To Women of Australia, For duty done".numismatics - medals, military history, badges, women -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, c1945
Item presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to MALONEY MAURICE MICHAEL : Service Number - VX82156 : Born 18 May 1917 at Wangaratta in recognition of his military service during WW2. Died 1/9/1965 and buried at Wangaratta.Medal issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in appreciation of their service during WW2Metal Medallion mounted on metal base - Obverse side : Above, coat of arms (Of Britain). woman in long dress in field, holding a cornucopia. Plants behind include grapevine, grain and possibly tobacco; around: BOROUGH OF WANGARATTA * INCORPORATED 1863 *, Reverse: In Grateful Appreciation WORLD WAR / 1939-1945. Wreath around.Borough of Wangaratta Inc 1863 In grateful Appreciation VX 82156 Dvr Maloney M.M World War 1939-1945m m maloney, ww2, medal -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Arthur Knee, Camp 13 Goal, 1989
Camp 13, Murchison. Property owned by Jim Finnegan. German, Italian, Japanese prisoners of war held between 1941 - 1946. Shows the remains of what is left of the goal used by Camp 13 Murchison during WW2.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison. Camp 13 goal. Solid brick building showing individual cells, roofless, tree right mid-distrance. murchison victoria, goal, prison cells, pow, camp internees, jim finnegan -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Captain Hendy and Nursing Sisters, Original 1942, copy 1989
Army staff and nursing staff assigned to the Tatura internment camps during WW2. Captain Hendy (in great coat) with Sisters Tootell and Steed in nursing uniform. Sister Vi Elliot in dress uniform. Army hut in background.Black and white photograph of 2 female nursing sisters in nursing uniform, 1 female nursing sister in dress uniform and a male officer in uniform wearing a great coat. Army hut in background.a.a.n.s., camp hospitals, captain hendy, sister tootell, sister steed, camp nursing staff, sister vi elliott -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Custodian Krach - Peter Mueller
The sketch was drawn by artist Hans von Gruenewaldt. The sketch depicts Peter Mueller acting in the role of Custodian Krach in Hosterhaus, a play put on in camp 13. Both men were POW's in Camp 13 during WW2. Colour photograph copy of a sketch (on foam backing) of a red haired man wearing a white jacket which has double lines running down and a single line across. He has a red scarf tied around his neck and a red vest with 6 buttons. He has his thumbs in his armholes and fist closed. Trousers are white with black stripes running vertically. Standing behind a corner shaped wooden divider with 6 uprights. A black top hat on his head.hans von gruenewaldt, camp 13 artists, camp 13 internees, peter mueller -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch - Copy, Barracks at Camp 2
Nicola Cua lived with his Italian parents in London. Interned when Italy came into the war as Germany's ally. Transported on "Dunera" to Australia to Camp 2. Photocopy of a sketch held in British Museum Records of Internment WW2Black and white sketch of four huts in foreground with gum tree centre front of 2nd hut on right side. On extreme right more huts are visible. Black frame - gold stripIndecipherablesketch, pen and ink, camp 2, tatura, ww2 camp 2, illustrations, pen, ink