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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
The M7 bayonet was introduced in 1964 for use with the M16 rifle. It was issued to Australian troops during the Vietnam conflict 1962 - 1972.Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian military forcesUS M7 bayonet , blade 170mm length, Plastic handle. Scabbard Green Plastic.On blade " US M7 Cometta " On scabbard " US M8 A1 "bayonet, vietnam war, m16 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Currency - Military Payment Certificate
Currency issued by United States Military to United States personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations during the conflict in Vietnam.A green five (5) cent Military Payment Certificate. "The number 5 is located on all four corners./"Military Payment Certificate"/"C12466001C"/"FIVE CENTS"/"47"/An image of a submarine located on right hand side with six (6) persons standing on the tower with a United States flag./ Right hand side vertically "Series 681"/Centre bottom "For Use In United States Military Establishments By United States/ Authorised Personnel In Accordance With Applicable Rules And Regulations"united states, currency, five cents, vietnam war, military payment certificate. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Dumpy level in case
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the Vietnam conflict (1962-1972). This level was first issued for use in WW2.Khaki metal instrument with lens-viewfinder and numbers on circular range finding wheels. Object is stored in a khaki metal box with canvas carry straps. Inside the box, attachments prevent it from slipping. red label attached to strap says the object cannot be repaired.place/date/McBc = GdBg/ McB6 = GdBg/ BuBl COR. Inside box: scientific instruments MFGI and Repair Co. Pty Ltd/ 573 Burwood Road, Hawthorn 815527surveying tool, dumpy level, survey, surveyor, level -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH RAN, FRAMED, Post 1988
Courtesy of Australian War Memorial.Print of black / white photo of HMAS Bataan On The Gunline during the Korean Conflict in 1952. Photo is No 13 in a series of 25. Mounted with white border & gold metal frame, masonite backing & wire hanging strap at back. There are 2 smaller photos below this. On LHS is photo of crew & on RHS is a photo of the HMAS Bataan.Printed on border at RHS bottom corner: “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 75TH ANNIVERSARY”photograph, ran, 75th, anniversary -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Tankard, Franklin Mint Pty Ltd, 1983
There are four tankards in this collection. Each tankard has three pictures pertaining to a specific conflict - WW1, WW2, Korean War and Vietnam War.The pictures show particular battles per conflict.The Official RSL Tankard Collection, four tankards, round, white, ceramic with three pictures per tankard.Made by Franklin Mint Pty Ltd 1983.military, tankard, world wars. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Australia. Army. Australian Army Education Service, Salt. Vol.6 No.7, 7 June 1943, 07/06/1943
The Army Education Journal contains information for army personnel. This edition has articles on War Service Homes, rope work and several conflict areas.48 p., line drawings, maps.Vol. 6, No. 7australia. army, world war ii -
Unions Ballarat
Triumph and demise: the broken promise of a labor generation, Kelly, Paul, 2014
The book principally provides an account of the Rudd-Gillard government years (2007-2013), including the conflicts that arose and the ultimate victory of the Abbott Coalition government.Significant to governance of Australia and its party politics. Especially pertinent to Labor Party history during the period 2007-2013.Paperback book. Front cover: red background; black and white lettering. Author and title and media comment. Back cover: white background; red and black text. ballarat trades hall, ballarat regional trades and labour council, btlc, kelly, paul, paul kelly, deputy prime minister, prime minister, politicians, politics and government, elections, gillard, julia, rudd, kevin, abbott, tony, howard, john, liberal party australia, australian labor party, greens party, policy, parliament -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Medal Board, Ceremonial Medal Board for JJ Davis, 2001
John James Davis (J.J. Davis) was Australia's most decorated NCO in the Vietnam conflict. This plaque commemorates the deeds he performed and medals received.Framed ceremonial medal board for JJ Davis. The piece includes a service photograph of JJ Davis in uniform, a fabric patch with the Australian Coat of Arms, five metal pins and 13 replica medals as listed below. The information plaque states '5411313 WO1 J.J. DAVIS, SB St J, MM, JP - RAAMC - 30 JAN 1963 - 30 JAN 1986. The five metal pins are: 1. Returned Services League Australia 2. Returned Active Service 3. RAAMC 4. Royal Australian Army Medical Corps 5. Knife surrounded by laurel leaves. Replica medals included are: 1. Military Medal 2. Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75, Vietnam 3. Vietnam Medal 4. Defence Force Medal with 1st Clasp 5. National Medal 6. Australian Defence Medal 7. St John 12 Year Long Service Medal with five year clasp 8. Silver Star (Unites States of America) 9. Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star (South Vietnam) 10. The Armed Forces Honour Medal (2nd Class) (South Vietnam) 11. Civil Action Medal (2nd Class) (South Vietnam) 12. Vietnamese Campaign Medal 13. ACT Emergency Service Medal (2003 Bushfires) john jams davis, john james davis, j j davis, vietnam, nco, photographs, portraits, badges, medals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Report, Schwerkolt Cottage management review, 24/01/1994
Report written by W. Gray, President, Nunawading Historical Society re high fence proposed around the historic area of the Cottage by the Council. Also objection from N.H.S. to proposed kiosk and rotunda. N.H.S. wants consultation when decisions are made on areas of historical importance, especially when these can be seen as in conflict with the work of the Society.schwerkolt cottage, gray, bill, nunawading historical society -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, World War II in Photographs, 2004
From back cover: World War II in Photographs is an innovative visual account of the major events of the greatest conflict of the twentieth century, the Second World War.Soft, lightweight cardboard cover. White print on black background, front, spine & back. Sepia & black & white photos of WWI scenes, six on front, one on back. 159 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated, black & white photos.books-military-history, photography-photographs, photographs ww2 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Lachie Mc Donald, Bylines: Memoirs of a war correspondent, 1998
A biography of Lachie Mc Donald - war and diplomatic correspondentIndex, ill (plates). pg.299.non-fictionA biography of Lachie Mc Donald - war and diplomatic correspondentwar correspondents - biography, mc donald lachie -
Unions Ballarat
Book - Contemporary Australian Industrial Relations (D.J. Spiers Collection)
Collected essays by various authors - industrial relations. Particular focus upon: employers and management; trade unions; methods of regulation; industrial conflict; theoretical approaches.Unionism, industrial relations and employment relationships.Paper; book. Front cover: green background; black and white picture of people sitting around a meeting table.Title page: D.J. Spiers, Ballaarat University College, May 1992 In black ink. Front cover: editors' names and title.ballarat trades and labour council, btlc, industrial relations, trade unions, industrial action, employment, enterprise bargaining -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - 37 Squadron Shield
This item commemorates the service of Royal Australian Air Force No.37 Squadron, who flew Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during the conflict in Vietnam.A wooden shield with a cloth insignia badge on it. The insignia reads 'Squadron 37 37 Royal Australian Air Force' with the word 'FOREMOST' on the bottom in black. In the middle there is a round blue and red circle with a set of wings.Squadron 37 royal Australian Air Force37 sqn raaf, royal australian air force, plaque, shield, vietnam, 37 squadron -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Toggle Rope
In the Vietnam conflict, Australian troops used these multi-purpose ropes to aid travel in the jungle at night or when crossing rivers, to join together with poles as stretchers, and to secure prisoners.Dark green rope assembly: single leg, cotton/jute. Rope is coiled with a loop at each end. Single loop at one end and a double loop at the other end.vietnam, toggle rope, military equipment, rope -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Devotion : Australia's Wartime Nurses
Australian War Memorial - Australian Government. Department of Veterans Affairs Short Bio's of Nurses from Boer War to Recent Conflicts, and Peace keeping 1899 - Today (2013)Softcover - Photos f Serving Nurses - Stained Glass Window -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Memento, Operation Iraqi Freedom Glass Tankard with handle
Historical remberance of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOMGlass Tankard "Operation Iraqi Freedom" with handle.On the front of the glass, it has a circular logo, outer ring has a combination of Flags of Nations involved in the conflict, the interior of the circle states OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM - TILLIL AS ALI LSA ADDER, the center of the circle is a map of Iraq and a flag of Iraq.glass, operation iraqi freedom -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph of Anzac day in the National Capital by Ben Wrigley
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations"Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War Rectangular Framed Photograph,(Glass covered) with a wooden frameCAMBERRA Australia's National Capital. ...the establishment of the Capital at Camberra will go far towards intensifying the national spirit which is so strong a feature of Australia's nationhood.Senator the Rt Hon George Pearce,Minister for Home and Territories,1926. Photograph of ANZAC DAY in the National Capital by Ben Wrigley Produced by the National Capitol Authority.anzac, photographs, lara r.s.l., ww1, anzac day in the national capitol -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Service Jacket; Army Nurses Uniform, Early 1940's
This uniform was worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2.. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey fitted, lined jacket with long sleeves, collar and lapels. Three front metal buttons buttons and two smaller buttons on each sleeve. Dark green epaulette with four metal buttons on each shoulder (Right side is faded). Two hip pockets with one button fastener. One internal pocket with small grey button. Unit patches on each sleeve and four inverted service chevrons on right sleeve at wrist. Two ribbon bars containing 5 Campaign Ribbons on left side of front, attached with standard 'brooch' fitting . Belt (same material as jacket) passes through two loops on back of jacket and is fastened by two buttons, hidden when belt is fastened. Metal buttons stamped with map of Australia with crown above and the words Australian Military Forces around. Makers label inside back below collar: " /tailors and habit makers, J .RAVENSDALE & SON Nicholas Bldg Swanston Street Melbourne". Name of owner handwritten "Sister Ride:" -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Sydney University Press, Aborigines in Colonial Victoria 1835-86, 1979
General account of pre-contact Aborigines; white colonisation and violent conflict; racial attitudes of early settlers; native police; government policy; mission work; foundation of reserves; Coranderrk.Sydney : Sydney University Press, 1979 viii,227p., 12p. of plates : maps ; 22cm. non-fictionGeneral account of pre-contact Aborigines; white colonisation and violent conflict; racial attitudes of early settlers; native police; government policy; mission work; foundation of reserves; Coranderrk.aboriginal australians -- victoria -- treatment -- history., aboriginal and torres straight islander -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ex-serving members of the Salvation Army, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
Ex-serving members of the Salvation Army in the four conflicts being recognised. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, salvation army -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Canvas Gaiters, c1940
During the early stages of the Vietnam conflict, Australian troops wore this pattern of gaiters with Australian Army issued Ankle Boots (AB's) until they were replaced by the General Purpose (GP) boot.This type of gaiters were manufactured in Australia and used by the Australian Army from the mid 1940's until the late 1960's. Each gaiter has a pair of buckles and straps on the side and a buckle and leather strap at the bottom that is fitted under the sole of the boot. On the inside bottom of both gaiters is a single metal tab and double bracket for the tab to slide into.On inside of right leg: ^ FP SA 1968 SIZE 8 R On inside of left leg: ^FP SA 1968 SIZE 8 Lgaiters, military, vietnam conflict -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Protractor
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972). This object was issue to National Serviceman Private Bowd, Raymond Maxwell, who served in 3RAR in 1971.Semi circular plastic calculation protractor with olive green cord attachedProtractor Semi Circular RA / Mils, 6in, mls, Mk1, 6675.66, 011, 6100. Melb>W&Gsurvey, plastic, bowd, raymond bowd, 3rar -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Ian Macfarlane, Historical records of Victoria : foundation series : volume 2A : the Aborigines of Port Phillip 1835-1839, 1982
Reproductions of various transactions and reports dealing with Aboriginal people in Port Phillip in the period 1835-39, beginning with some of the earliest reports and tracing the evolution of government interaction and policy towards Aborigines in the 19th century. Covers mission work, government reports, the native police, conflicts with squatters, with numerous illustrations and original reports. Contents: Part I, Evolution of British policy Ch. 1. Proposals to appoint protectors of aborigines Ch. 2. Racial conflict in the year of official settlement at Port Phillip Ch. 3. House of Commons Select Committee on Aborigines Part II, The Wesleyan Mission at Buntingdale Ch. 4. Establishment and early operations of the Wesleyan mission Part III, The Government acts Ch. 5. Establishing the first government mission 1835-7 Ch. 6. Food and clothing for the Aborigines Ch. 7. Punishment of Aborigines found drunk, 1836-8 Ch. 8. Operations of the government mission, November 1837 to March 1839 Ch. 9. First attempt to form a native police corps Part IV, Growing conflict with squatters, 1837-8 Ch. 10. The disappearance of Gellibrand and Hesse Ch. 11. Attacks in the Western District Ch. 12. Attacks on the overland routes to Port Phillip Ch. 13. Evolution of policy in Sydney, 1838.b&w illustrations, b&w photographs, tables, document reproductionsvictorian history, colonisation, justice system -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Amalgamated Press Limited, The Great War, WWI
Standard History of the all European Conflict - 5 Volumes .1) Vol I 448 pages .2) Vol III 448 pages .3) Vol IV 448 pages .4) Vol V 448 pages .5) Vol VI 560 pages Maroon woven fabric hard cover with black & gold text, black & white photos & illustrations.books, military history -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cream, Face Paint
Small container of AUSTCAM camouflague face paint supplied by the Australian Department of Defence during the Vietnam conflict. The plastic container is Army jungle green and in the form of a small rectangular resealable container with a tight fitting lid. The container has a mirror on the inside of the lid and is divided into three sections. The face paint is coloured dark green, light olive green and brown and all are unused. The container has the following printed in black ink "WARNING KEEP OUT OF EYES", "AUSTCAM", PAINT FACE CAMOUFLAGUE", "NSN 6850-66-130-0172", "MILITARY SUNSCREEN" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cup, Mess
Example of Australian Army standard issue mess cup for holding cooked food used by soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. The mess cup is lightweight alloy designed to fit the standard issue water canteen also issued. The cup has a folding handle for ease of carrying and can be used to carry hot food. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Shirt; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This shirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt, long sleeves and separate collar. Front fastening with five bakelite buttons. Cuff of each sleeve fastened with one bakelite button. Button hole on back of neck to attach collar.Makers mark on back neck "1180 1943 Made in Australia. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Shirt collar; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This Collar is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt Collar with buttonhole to attach the collar to shirt with stud. One button hole on each end of collar band for shirt stud fastenerSize "131/2" printed on neck band underside. Name of owner "W.M. RIDE" printed on top side of neck band. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Skirt; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This Skirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey A line skirt, bak fastening. Five press stud fasteners and two hook and eye fasteners. One fabric hook on each side for hanging. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Hat; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This hat is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey felt hat with 60mm brim. Brown hat band 30mm wide with narrow stripes top and bottom. Narrow stripes red and grey at top of band, grey and red at bottom of band.Inner hat band marked with "N231, 6 7/8, 1942"