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Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine clipping, Absolutely Bloody or A Tale of Tobruk, 1941_
A poem written during the Tobruk campaign of WW2.This is an example of the humour displayed by Australian troops during the siege of Tobruk.An A4 photocopy of an article.Nilrats of tobruk, poems, ww2, world war 2, north africa -
Greensborough Historical Society
Game, Strategy: a game of skill, 1939c
Strategy is a board game involving army divisions, battleships and aircraft. The tactical object of the game is to steadily reduce your opponent's forces until you have numerical advantage.An Australian-made game possibly published during or just after World War 2.Board game in cardboard box. Includes game board, sheet of "Rules" and 29 playing 'pieces' [5 missing]war games, board games, strategy [game] -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Australian Army Nursing Service 1914-1918 / by Rosie Bray, 1914-1918
In this article GHS member, Rosie Bray discusses some of the local nurses who enlisted for service in World War 1.9 p. col. & black & white illus.world war 1, nurses -
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Ration card, Commonwealth of Australia. Deputy Director of rationing, Clothing ration card, 1948_
Rationing of food, clothing and many other consumables was introduced during World War 2 in Australia. Each adult received 112 coupons per annum for clothing from 12 June 1942. Rationing of clothing was abolished 6 years later. This card would have represented 6 months of coupons.Printed in red on white, comprising 56 couponsIssued to H. J. Black, Bundoorarationing, black family, harold fraser -
Greensborough Historical Society
Greeting Card, Christmas Greetings 1941, 1941_
Small Christmas greeting card of 1941 with Malayan scene on front, sent to Harold Black from Ron Mill. This card had to have been sent just before the Japanese invasion of Malaya in December 1941.Small Christmas greeting card of 1941 with Malayan scene on front, printed in black on white card, with A. I. F. Australian Army Pay Corps colour patch.From Ron Mill. All the best for 1942 Paddy. Remember me to the boys. Ronworld war 2. malayan campaign, mill, ron, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Tickets, Mercury Press, Tattersall's War Service Funds, 1940s
Application form for lottery ticket in Tattersall's War Service Funds cash consultation. 200,000 tickets at 5/- eachA "ticket in Tatts" was one of the most popular lotteries available in Australia for many years. This "War Service Funds" sweep allocated money from its proceeds to the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. for distribution among the War Service Funds of all Australian states and New Zealand.Application form, printed in black on white paper, both sideslotteries, tattersall's, world war ii, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News 1995. Commemorating the end of World War II, 1995_
This issue of the Diamond Valley News, (1995) commemorates the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers 1945-1995" and contains stories of war experiences by local people.16 pages, black and white images and black text. 2 copies.world war ii, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Commercial Bank Greensborough, 1913_
An early photograph of the Commercial Bank of Australia, Greensborough Branch in Main Street Greensborough, taken before 1914. Teller Walter West stands on the left (according to his grandson John Cramp). The rings on the white posts are for tethering the horses. After service in World War 1 West married the daughter of Greensborough butcher Mr. N. Elliot and moved to a soldier settlement fruit block at Redcliffs.Digital copy of black and white photograph.commercial bank of australia, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard - Digital image, YMCA Soldiers Club, 1916c
Soldiers sitting outside the YMCA Soldiers' Club. Location unknown. There were YMCA soldiers' clubs in most capital cities in Australia, where soldiers could meet, relax and have a meal.Digital copy of black and white postcard.world war i, ymca soldiers club, young mens christian association -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, with handwritten notes, Eric Poulter, 1945, 1945_
Photograph of Eric Poulter with a gun on display by the Australian Army near Ester Street Greensborough in 1945. Eric's 2019 notes read: "This is Eric Poulter. The war was over and the injured and prisoners of war soldiers were home first. We greeted Alf Montford home this week and the army put a display on the following weekend. This gun is just east or Ester St. Then the centre of the original football ground."Brown tinted photograph, with handwritten notes on a piece of cardboarderic poulter, australian imperial force, world war 2, alf montfort -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray et al, World War One digger's forgotten medal, by John Cahir, interviewed by Rosie Bray, 18/10/2017
Frank (Thomas Francis) Cahir enlisted in the 2nd Australian Field Ambulance on 18 August 1918, serving at Gallipoli, and was awarded a Military Medal on 27 October 1916. On 15 September 1918 he was recommended for the award of a Distinguished Conduct Medal, but through an oversight, it was never gazetted, and therefore not awarded until after a successful application for recognition resulted in the award of a Distinguished Service Medal on 18 October 2017. His son John Cahir tells the story to Rosie Bray.6 pages, text with col. photographs, plus 5 colour photographs.frank cahir, thomas francis cahir, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Herbert Alfred Godber, 1914-1918
A short article about Herbert Alfred Godber and his service in World War 1. Herb Godber married Ivy Partington of Greensborough on his return to Australia.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, herbert alfred godber, herb godber -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Homefront: Modern combat, 11/07/2018
"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Modern Warfare" shows two soldiers standing back to back. These soldiers are a symbol of strength and the ability to focus. And a reminder that Australian soldiers are currently deployed overseas. Women have been on the front line since 2016. She wears the uniform worn in East Timor. The male wears the uniform from Afghanistan. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postage Stamps - Digital Image, Victory Second World War: First Day Cover, 14/02/1946
Digital image of Australian postage stamps, First Day Cover, stamped at Mont Park in 1946. Commemorates the end of World War 2.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images.Digital image of first day cover and stamps, colour."Victory. Second World War. 3rd Sept 1939 - 15th Aug 1945. First Day Cover" Franked:"14FEB46"postage stamps, first day envelopes, world war 2, mont park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Private B.P.Buckland, 23rd Battalion, 31/10/1917
This photograph shows a young Australian soldier, Baden Powell Buckland of Yea, who enlisted when 17 years old. He made it to England before his true age was known and returned to Australia. He re-enlisted after his 18th birthday. This photograph was taken during his first enlistment.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "No.6770. Pte B.V. Buckland. 19th Reinfts, 23rd Battalion, 17-3-1917"charles marshall, world war 1, baden powell buckland -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Agnes Helena May Ferguson, 1914-1918
A short article about Nurse Agnes Helena May Ferguson and her service in World War 1. Prior to enlistment she was working at 14 AAH (Australian Auxiliary Hospital)Macleod.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, agnes helena may ferguson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Ida O'Dwyer, 1914-1918
A short article about Sister Ida O'Dwyer and her service in World War 1. On her return to Australia, Ida took charge of 10 AGH at Macleod.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, ida odwyer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Plea to help out war vets, 27/09/2017
Grieving Greensborough woman Connie Boglis has had an overwhelmingly positive reaction to her calls for improved support services for returned war veterans after her ex-partner committed suicide.News article 1 page, black text.returned service veterans, greensborough, australia department of veterans affairs, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, jesse bird, connie boglis -
Greensborough Historical Society
Weapon - Machete cover, A. I. F, 1939c
Australian Army issue, probably for use in jungle warfareKhaki canvas sheath for machete, edges reinforced with binding, sewn and riveted, with belt strapmachete, australian army, world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A People at war, 1942c
British wartime propaganda book relating to the war effort of the British people during World War 2. This copy distributed in Melbourne.72 p. paperback, black and white photographsHandwritten "Mavis Dalgrin" Rubber stamp "Hospiitality and Information Bureau for Australian and Allied Forces, 243 Collins St, Melbourne"world war ii, mavis dalgrin, great britain at war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australia. Ministry of Post-war Reconstruction, Return to civil life
Advice to returned service personnel on how best to adjust to their return to civilian life after discharge.56 p. paperback black and white textworld war ii, australia ministry of post war construction -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Shire of Diamond Valley et al, Dedication service of Greensborough War Memorial: Order of service, 26/08/1994
Order of Service, dedication of Greensborough War Memorial, War Memorial Park, Henry Street Greensborough on 28/08/1994. 8 p. booklet, printed in black on white paperwar memorials greensborough, greensborough war memorial park, greensborough rsl, shire of diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Sue Ballantyne, Home duties by Sue Ballantyne, September 2021
A description of typical women's roles in 19th and 20th century families, and changes that have occurred since World War II.5 p text and photographswomen in australia, women's roles, home duties, housework -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, Australian Army, AACC Handbook No.3, 1945_
Front cover of "AACC Handbook No.3: Recipes and general hints on preparation of Army rations in SWPA". An example of a war time handbook issued to Australian Military Forces, and has a 'restricted' warning printed on cover. An example of a war time 'how-to' book.Digital copy of front cover of a bookaustralian army, cooking, recipes, rations -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, Australian Army, AACC Handbook No.3: Sample pages, 1945_
Sample pages from "AACC Handbook No.3: Recipes and general hints on preparation of Army rations in SWPA". An example of a war time handbook issued to Australian Military Forces, and has a 'restricted' warning printed on cover. These sample pages include cuts of beef, mutton and pork, and a cross-section of a drum pug oven. An example of a war time 'how-to' book.Digital copy of sample pages from a bookaustralian army, rations, cooking, drum pug oven, meat cuts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard, Uniforms worn in Western campaigns, 1914-18
One of series of photographs taken of military uniforms of World War 1, from the collection of the Australian War Memorial.Colour postcardAustralian War memorial - Series 2world war 1, military uniforms -
Greensborough Historical Society
Work on paper - Correspondence - Letter, Cecil Jessop, Cecil Jessop to Alma Kelly, from France 1917, 09/12/1917
Photocopy of letter written by [John] Cecil Jessop to Alma Kavenagh nee Kelly from France, with typed transcription and explanatory note by Catherine Daffey. 3 p.non-fictionworld war 1, cecil jessop, alma kavenagh -
Koroit & District Historical Society
medal, Croix de Guerre avec Palme, WW1 vintage Made in France
This is a relatively rare award for Australian soldiers with only 213 Australians awarded this medal during WW1Awarded between 1915 and 1919 and is thought to have been awarded to a Koroit district soldier. A cast bronze medal comprising a cross pattee interspersed with crossed swords. The medal is held by a green ribbon which has 7 thin red vertical stripes. Across the ribbon is a bronze palm which is a symbol of victorymedal, world war, croix de guerre avec palme -
Koroit & District Historical Society
WWI school peace memorial Triumph of Liberty and Justice 1919, Back of Medal, 1919
Schools victory medal awarded to school children( 0-14 years of age) of the Commonwealth of Australia. This was a commemorative medal to mark the end of world war 1. Victorian children received their medals on Friday 14th July and on "Peace Day" on Saturday 19th July.Round with loop, made of silvered bronze1919, peace, medal, school, wwi