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Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Australia Remembers - Commemorating 50 years since the end of World War II
... the end of World War II... the end of World War II Book ... -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Who was Who in World War II
... BOOK: Who was Who in World War II... BOOK: Who was Who in World War II Book ... -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Harvey, James Young, Mercy Trains: Australian Army Ambulance Trains in World War II, 2001
... Mercy Trains: Australian Army Ambulance Trains in World War... Trains: Australian Army Ambulance Trains in World War II Book ...A history of ambulance trains run for the Australian Army during World War 2.index, ill, maps, p.280.non-fictionA history of ambulance trains run for the Australian Army during World War 2.world war, 1939-1945 -- medical care -- australia, hospital trains -- australia -- history -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document - Honour Roll, Australia Remembers - World War II Shire of Buninyong Honour Roll
... Australia Remembers - World War II Shire of Buninyong... of Buninyong who served in World War 2. World Way II Miniltary History ...List of defence force personnel from the Shire of Buninyong who served in World War 2.Framed A4 list of names in six columns of over 350 service men and women who served in World War 2. List supplied through the Australia Remembers program. Those killed in action are identified.world way ii, miniltary history, buninyong -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Aircraft technical drawings, Aircraft Anatomy World War II Technical Drawings of Key Aircraft 1939 - 1945
... Aircraft Anatomy World War II Technical Drawings of Key... Anatomy World War II Technical Drawings of Key Aircraft 1939 ...Technical, cutaway drawings of key aircraft of world war 2non-fictionTechnical, cutaway drawings of key aircraft of world war 2aircraft of world war 2 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Courage in the Skies - The untold Story of Qantas, its brave men and women and their extrodinary role in World War II
... War II... and women and their extrodinary role in World War II Book ... -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Book, K. O'Reilly, In Just Five Years - 1941 to 1946, Published 2009
... history world war ii... in Nhill during World War II. Details the operational history...Hardback,history of the RAAF & Nhill in World War II 1941... in Nhill during World War II. Details the operational history ...Hardback,history of the RAAF & Nhill in World War II 1941 - 1946, written by Kevin O'Reilly. Front coloured white & blue, photo of Avro Anson Mk1 on front, with emblems of RAAF and Shire of Lowan. Reverse in simlilar colours, with cartoons and 8 small photos. Preface by Chris G Spence AO, Air Vice Marshal (Retd).history world war ii, raaf base nhill, 1941 1946, kevin o reilly, john clarkson, peter isaccson wing commander retd am dfc afc dfm, chris, spence, air vice marshal retd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - RSL WWII Ladies, Angus Coote Jewellers, 1940s
... war - world war ii...RSL World War II 'Ladies' badge', enamelled red, blue, gold... - world war ii societies clubs unions and other organisations ...RSL World War II 'Ladies' badge', enamelled red, blue, gold and white. 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League Victoria - War Services Fund'Engraved on back, '4899' plus jeweller's markwar - world war ii, societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, marjorie williams, george willaims -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - WWII alterations to Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, City Engineer, 13 Apr 1942
... War - World War II... centre in World War II. 1942.... - World War II Built Environment - Civic Excelsior Hall ...Plan on tracing paper for Excelsior Hall to be set up as a first-aid post (in the event of gas attack) and A.R.P. training centre in World War II. 1942."City of Port Melbourne : Excelsior Hall"war - world war ii, built environment - civic, excelsior hall, engineering department - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Clipping, Javanese refugee children at Nott Street School, 12 Jun 1943
... War - World War II... Street School during World War II (ref also 1175). Terry KEENAN... - Wesleyan Methodist Church War - World War II Education - Primary ...Newspaper photo 1943 of Javanese refugee children at Nott Street School during World War II (ref also 1175). Terry KEENAN is 3rd from the left.religion - wesleyan methodist church, war - world war ii, education - primary schools, nott street state school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, Account of refugee Javanese from Netherland East Indies cared for by Rev J T Freeman during WWII, Wilfred D'Estena Freeman, Aug 1995
... War - World War II... Methodist during World War II (ref also 1170, 1176)... - Wesleyan Methodist Church War - World War II J T FREEMAN Account ...Account of refugee Javanese from Netherland East Indies (Indonesia) cared for by Reverend J.T. Freeman at Graham Street Methodist during World War II (ref also 1170, 1176)religion - wesleyan methodist church, war - world war ii, j t freeman -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Australian Government, "Australia - Manning the Machinery of War", 1943-1945
... World War II... in Australia for World War II Printed in brown ink, front cover has 2... production World War II On front cover has "Miss Patti Jack" in ink ...36 page booklet outlining production of armaments in Australia for World War II Printed in brown ink, front cover has 2 colour imprint, side stapled, 2 staples.On front cover has "Miss Patti Jack" in ink.trams, tramways, arms production, world war ii -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
tankard, Royal Air Force
... Set of 6 Royal Air Forces Association The World War II... The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative... written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II ...Commemorative tankards from WW2 celebrating RAFCommemorative tankards from World War 2 produced by the RAF AssociationSet of 6 Royal Air Forces Association The World War II Commemorative Tankards BY Gordon DaviesTankard 1 Picture of Avro Lancaster on one side and Battle of Berlin the other with RAF logo in centre. On bottom written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. On base The Battle of Berlin by Gordon Davies. Tankard 2 Picture of Supermarine Spitfire on one side and Battle of Britain the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of Britain Tankard by Gordon Davies. Tankard 3 Picture of Hawker Typoon on one side and Operation Overlord the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air force Association Logo in centre. Operation Overlord by Gordon Davies. Tankard 4 Picture of Vickers Wellington on one side and Battle Over Germany the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle Over Germany by Gordon Davies Tankard 5 Picture of Short Sunderland on one side and Battle of the Atlantic on the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of the Atlantic by Gordon Davies. Tankard 6 Picture of Hawker Hurricane on one side and Battle of El Alamein on the other with RAF logo in centre. On base written The Royal Air Force Association - The World War II Commemorative Tankards with Royal Air Force Association Logo in centre. The Battle of El Alamein by Gordon Daviesraf, royal air force, tankard, hurricane, spitfire, sunderland, lancaster, wellington, typhoon, gordon davies -
Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Diary, L. A. Reynolds, J. N. Preston HMAS Vendetta, Mid 20th Century
... world war ii... War II. ... for the RAN on the HMAS Vendetta and other vessels during World War II ...John Nesbeit Preston was born on 5 October 1897 in Gisbourne, New Zealand. He served in the RAN from 1919 to 1942. He served on the Stuart (Vendetta) from 1941 - 1943.This diary is a significant primary source detailing the daily life of J.N. Preston's service for the RAN on the HMAS Vendetta and other vessels during World War II. It represents a detailed account of his travels and experience of war.A small diary with a navy cover. Hand written entries begin 9th January 1941. Describes J. N. Preston's daily life, routine and experiences during his service from 1941 during World War II. "Diary" stamped on front cover. Made in Australia. "L.A. Reynolds/ For Music/ Records/ Instruments/ Allan's Pianos/ Murray St, Colac. CAR 14150j. n. preston, hmas vendetta, world war ii, geelong naval and maritime museum -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Suitcase from Mason Day Frecker, 1930s
... world war ii... World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include... to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents ...Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese.Has historical and social significance, also research significance. Provenance known, owner piloted B-24 Liberator bombers and General Blamey's personal aircraft; item was donated by son. Great interpretive potential.Worn dark suitcase belonging to Mason Day Frekker, strong cardboard covered with 'leatherette', metal fasteners on front, with carry handle. Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals."RAAF/402653/Frecker/M.D." on top surface, "M.D.F." on front surface under handle.b24 liberator bomber, world war ii, raaf pilot, world war ii aerial photographs, a22.00 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Sinking of the hospital ship Centaur, 2010
... war - world war ii.... World War II... services league rsl war - world war ii transport - shipping martin ...16 loose pages (each individually numbered) regarding the sinking (by torpedo) of the "Centaur" hospital ship. The "Centaur " was sunk off the coast Cape Morton on 14 May 1943. 268 people died and 64 survived. The wreckage was found on 20 December 2009. World War IIreturned services league, rsl, war - world war ii, transport - shipping, martin pash, merchant navy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Looking back to a rural past, Tally Ho corner, 1986
... champion, deceased soldier of World War II.... soldier of World War II.... cycling champion, deceased soldier of World War II. Tally Ho ...Article on the Parsons Family of Tally Ho in the 1920s.Article on the Parsons Family of Tally Ho in the 1920s, and on Alan ('Pete') Angus, Australian Road cycling champion, deceased soldier of World War II.Article on the Parsons Family of Tally Ho in the 1920s.tally ho, blacksmiths, cycling, angus, alan, parsons, william -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Woolsheds between Beacon and Barak Roads, Port Melbourne, Don Hossack, 1947
... war - world war ii... during World War II and taken down again in the 1950s . Map (hand... - industrial war - world war ii map (hand drawn) of location ...Donated by Don Hossack who took the photograph when he was 16 years old and working at the woolsheds. He recalls that bags of oats and barley were stored here.Photo (10 x 12" glossy black and white print) of the wool sheds between Beacon and Barak Roads. Shows north easternmost sheds and rail line. The wool sheds were built by the Americans during World War II and taken down again in the 1950s . Map (hand drawn) on rear shows location of photograph.map (hand drawn) of location of photographtransport - railways, built environment - industrial, war - world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Handbook, Handbook of Administration in the Royal Australian Air Force, 1941_
... world war ii...RAAF, World War II... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne RAAF, World War II Official ...RAAF, World War IIOfficial Military Manual62p., hard cover, loose leaf pages, bound with shoe lace. Inscribed s/l Poulton. Contains hand drawn cartoon on Officers' Mess stationery (RAAF Forest Hill)world war ii, raaf, royal australian air force, military manuals -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Wing Leader by Johnnie Johnson, 1958_
... world war ii...Royal Air Force, World War II... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Royal Air Force, World War II world ...Royal Air Force, World War II320p., hard cover, illus.world war ii, royal air force, memoirs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Great Escape by Paul Brickhill, 1951_
... world war ii...World War II, Prisoners of War, Escapes.... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne World War II, Prisoners of War ...World War II, Prisoners of War, Escapes.263p., hard cover, illus.world war ii, prisoners of war, escapes, paul brickhill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The latter days at Colditz by P R Reid, 1955_
... world war ii...Prisoners of War, Escapes, World War II, Colditz.... War II, Colditz. prisoners of war escapes world war ii colditz ...Prisoners of War, Escapes, World War II, Colditz.319p., paperback, prisoners of war, escapes, world war ii, colditz. -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Uniform - VAD Dress and scarf, 1941
... world war ii...Worn by nursing staff during World War II.... melbourne Worn by nursing staff during World War II. A nursing group ...Worn by nursing staff during World War II.A nursing group than came into being during the War. Over time the position evolved into one of a Nursing Aide.Voluntary Aid Detachment long sleeve cotton dress and fine sewn scarf, both with red cross emblem.Label reads: NF 480571 RIXON G. Scarf label reads: V.383-1944 / MADE IN AUSTRALIAuniform, nurses, world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Victory Roll, 1945_
... world war ii...Royal Australian Air Force, R.A.A.F., World War II...., World War II royal australian air force r.a.a.f. world war ii ...Royal Australian Air Force, R.A.A.F., World War II200p., hard cover, col plates.royal australian air force, r.a.a.f., world war ii -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Sun-glo Knitting Book series 47
... Knitting Handicrafts - history World War II... Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns... by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting ...This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments. Interestingly, the cardigan on the front cover is called "Americana" and has been knitted in a pattern of blue and white stars and stripes.Sun-glo / KNITTING BOOK / Series / 47 / 7 d.knitting handicrafts - history world war ii, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Fighting fit in the factory, 1940c
... World War II...Advice to factory workers in World War II on maintaining... War II on maintaining health and fitness. World War II 20 p ...Advice to factory workers in World War II on maintaining health and fitness.20 p. paperback, text and black and white photographsworld war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, These Eagles; story of the RAAF at war, 1942_
... world war ii... War II... Air Force during World War II world war ii raaf royal ...The story of the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II200p., hard cover, col plates.world war ii, raaf, royal australian air force -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Middle East 1940-1942: a study in air power, 1944_
... world war ii... World War II... in the Middle East during World War II royal air force world war ii ...The story of the Royal Air Force in the Middle East during World War II237p., hard cover, plates, end maps.royal air force, world war ii, middle east -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Barbed Wire: memories of Stalag 383, by M N McKibbin, 1947_
... world war ii... World War II. ... at Stalag 383 during World War II. Personal memoirs of inmates ...Tells the story of Prisoners of War at Stalag 383 during World War II. Personal memoirs of inmates (prisoners of war) of Stalag 383. 128p., hard cover, illus.Inscription: "To Uncle Ame and, this book was prepared & paid for thru' army allotments whilst we were still p.o.w's, Allick.prisoners of war, world war ii, stalag 383. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Badge - Australia Remembers, c. 1995
... World War II... anniversary of the end of World War II.... for, and to commemorate, the 50 years anniversary of the end of World War II. WWII ...Issued as fundraiser for, and to commemorate, the 50 years anniversary of the end of World War II.Enamelled metal badge. Round with scroll on bottom, with '1945-1995' in gold on green. Photo of family in centre, sepia, green border with gold 'AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS'.wwii, world war ii, commemoration, accessory, badge, lapel pin