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Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - SIDE PACK, WEBBING, WW1 era
Item belonged to 2615 Harry COWLEY 7 Battalion AIF and when returned to Australia 22 Battalion AIF. Refer CAT No. 347.3 for his service details.A WW1 soldiers webbing side pack, khaki in colour, well worn. Two leather straps and metal buckles probably brass. Brass buckles for a shoulder strap (not included) Machine stitched. Straps and buckles secured with metal rivets. One internal webbing divide. Inside flap stamped CG (arrow) 1918ww1, soldiers, webbing, ww1 aif kit -
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Container - BAG, CALICO, circa World War II
Parcel sent by family to Australian driver in New Guinea forces during World War II.Hand sewn calico bag possibly for containing fruit cake, posted to New Guinea forces. Sewn at one end, cut open at the other, has the remains of postage information and Australian stamp.V330270/ DVR R MYERS/. M.T.SECTION/ H.Q. / NEW GUINEA. FORCES. and FROM/ S.MYERS/ UNDERA/VIA MOOROOPNA/ VICTORIAcalico bag, soldier, new guinea, world war ii, parcel -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - CLOTH, SWEAT RAG, 1960 - 1980
As used by Australian Soldiers in the Vietnam War 1962 - 1972 and after.Section of cotton open weave sweat rag, olive green with black camouflage pattern.clothing, field, vietnam war, accessory -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BELTS, DRESS, Possibly 1978
Typically worn by Australian army personell as part of the standard contemporary polyester dress uniform. items in collection re T. Pattison, refer Cat No 5342.4..1,.2,.3. Three khaki narrow webbing belts with silver coloured metal buckles and sliding keepers. The end of each belt is tipped with folded silver coloured metal. Three different lengths .1 109 cm .2 99 cm .3 98cm. Width of all three is 3 cm..1 and .2. Stamped on the back of the buckle, “ (arrow up) AROS”. .3 Stamped on the back of the buckle, “78 LION METAL GOODS P/L”uniform, personel equipment, belt, polyester -
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Equipment - WEBBING BELT, 1960-70
.1) .2). Regular Australian Army Issue. .3) Regular Australian Army - Vietnam era Issue..1) .2) 3 Green Army Belts complete with Buckles & Keepers. .1) & .2) Standard Green Army Webbing Belts .3) Green Army Belt complete with Buckles & Keepers &12 Sets of Islets to connect basic webbing equipmentinside .1) Inside of the belts has Black Markings unreadablebelts, webbing, equipment -
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. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW2 NURSES, Pan Macmillan Aust PTY LTD, On Radji Beach, 2010
The story of Australian Nurses after the Fall of Singapore, February 1942, an account of the fate of every Nurse who boarded the Coastal Freighter “Vyner Brooke”, the nurses service, ill fated evacuation and their courage, compassion, ingenuity and fortitude in the unthinkable events that followed.Book, soft cover, cardboard, red and black print on front, spine and back, front cover has a photo of three Nurses in uniform in red, white and grey, 360 pages, plain white paper, illustrated B & W and colour photographs.books, nurses ww2, biography, pow’s, japan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, NURSES BIOGRAPHY, New Holland Publishers (Australia) PTY LTD, A Woman’s War, 2002
Biography, the exceptional life of Wilma Oram Young AM, an Australian Nurse, a captive of the Japanese during WW2. After the War following her return to Australia she was inspired to help her fellow ex POW’s and war veterans through her tireless work with the RSL. Wilma Oram enlisted 0n 12.3 1941 age 24 years VFX58783 in the AANS, embarked for Singapore 2.9.1941, evacuated from Singapore on 12.2.1942 on the Vyner Brooke which was then sunk by the Japanese of Banka Island, they made it to shore on Banka Isl and taken POW for the duration of the War and finally arrived home in Australia on 24.10.1945.Soft cover cardboard, black, white and gold print on front, spine and back, front cover has a collage of B & W photographs of Nurse Wilma Oram Young AM, red, black and gold background colours, 328 pages, white paper, illustrated with B & W photographs.books, biography, nurses, pow’s, ww2 -
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Souvenir - DOILEY, SILK, 1940
Hand made for Australian soldier in Palestine 1940 for mailing home to family.Circular doiley, cloth and fringes, maroon and gold, British and Australian flags, the Rising SunAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces/ 1940 Palestine/ British and Australian flagsdoiley, palestine, 1940, world war ii, australia -
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Booklet - CARD, SOLDIER'S PAY, 5 September 1918
AIF WW1 returning soldiers to AustraliaHandwritten with soldiers pay detailWW1 AIF Soldier's Pay Card for Returnee to Australia. Worn cardboard and paper. Legible. Paybook number169440 issued on 5 September 1918 to 2570 Private Harold HINDLEY of Australian Army Medical CorpsPay book number 169440 soldier's pay details from 5 September 1918 to 20 November 2018soldier's pay record, handwritten -
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Headwear - HAT, SLOUCH, Approx 1953
Slouch Hat made 1953 with King’s Crown blackened “Rising Sun” Badge (King George 6th) Square Bash Style. Worn during Korean War EraAustralian slouch hat with right hand side brim turned up and clipped to the body of the hat. Has Blackened Brass Rising Sun badge attached with inscription. Has attached Chin Strap & Hat BandBlackened Brass Badge has an inscription “Commonwealth Military Forces”hat, slouch, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Uniform - GREAT COAT, Reti Clothing, 1966
Belonged to TIMBERLAKE.BRIAN. 3791718, Australian Intelligence Corp, Vietnam 10.12.68 -25.6.69. Refer to. catalogue No. 4340 for more items.heavy Army great coat, double-breasted, khaki, brass buttons, broad collar.PRPrinted Label:”DvD” Handwritten on label: “B. TIMBERLAKE. 3791718”great coat, intelligence corp -
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Uniform - NURSES CAPE, Australian Government Clothing Factory, 1986
Worn by Captain Linda Elliott Regt No F236731 A.A.N.C as part of her Nurses uniform. Australian Army Nursing Corp.Grey woollen long length cape , with red cotton lining. Four silver buttons embossed with crown and lantern.Inside R side of the cape. Handwritten on label: “Capt ELLIOTT. “ / Printed label: “AGCF / 1986./ Size 14” Handwritten: “F236731”cape, military, nurse -
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Uniform - TROUSERS - BATTLE DRESS, Department of Defence
Trousers owned by Brian Timberlake No 3791718 Australian Intelligence Corps, Vietnam 10.12.1968 to 25.6.1969Khaki battle dress trousers in wool fabric with pleated front. Waistband and pockets lined with light khaki cotton drill fabric. Wide waistband secured with three brown bakerlite buttons Inside the waistband are six brown bakerlite buttons used to secure braces. On each outer side of the waistband are two tabs with metal fasteners used to adjust the waistband. Extra buttons are sewn onto the outside of the waistband. A three button fly is on the front of the trousers. Pockets consist of two hip with button down flaps, two lined side and one left leg cargo with button down flap. A light khaki heel protector is sewn into the hem of each trouser leg. Cuff adjuster straps with buttons are sewn onto each side at the bottom of each leg.Handwritten in black ink on inside of the waistband, "B TIMBERLAKE 3791718". Handwritten in black ink on manufacturer's label on the inside of the waistband, "3791718 B TIMBERLAKE". Stamped in black ink on the inside of the waistband, " D (upwards arrow) D MADE". Stamped on the inside of the waistband in four places, "STRO??".uniform, personal equipment, dress trousers, wool, cotton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BATTLE DRESS - JACKET AND TROUSERS, 1942
Issued to VX 140967 Lance Corporal MASON, refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details.2nd AIF WW2 Soldier's uniform jacket and trousers. Khaki colour. Jacket has embossed buttons "Australian Military Forces". Both shoulders have colour patches of the 2/38th Battalion. A Lance Corporal's strip is on the right sleeve. Often known as Service Dress or SDs.Inside jacket labelled "Made In Australia V46 1942 Size 14. Label for Regimental Number and Name. Also a Government arrow "O^O". Trouser inside label "Made in Australia V93 1942 Size 16. Label for Regimental Number and Name. uniform, aif, jacket, trousers, 2/38th battalion -
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Uniform - R.A.A.F. GROUND SHEET, CAPE, 1944
H.F.Taylor, Herbert Frank A-31513 enlisted in the RAAF on 31.1.1941, discharged on 25.3. 1965 with the rank of L.A.C.Clothing designed for wet weather conditions. High neck collar and button down the front.A-31513/H.F.TAYLOR/R.A.A.F. Front Left Lower Inside Corner Stamped “V44 MADE IN AUSTRALIA/1944/A arrow up F” “O arrow up A”cape, waterproof -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - GRAVE PHOTOGRAPH, Australian Graves Services, Post 1919
This card was one of four items given to every family of a deceased soldier of the British Commonwealth. Families received a memorial plaque, a message from the King, a memorial scroll and a "Where Australians Lie" card and grave photograph or a booklet if the deceased has no known grave. This "Where Australians Lie" card was sent to the brother of Pte W. Williams No. 1442, 2nd Battalion AIF, who was killed on Gallipoli on 29th August 1915, aged 24. Walter enlisted age 23 No 1442 on 27.11.1914 in 2nd reinforcements 2nd Bn AIF, embarked for Egypt 11.2.1915, transferred to Stretcher Bearers 8.4.1915, hospital 9.6.1915 with twisted instep, rejoin unit Gallipoli 13.7.1915, KIA 29.8.1915. Refer also for photo, medals, other Cat No’s 1859P & 1860Folded four page light purple coloured card. Front features an embossed Rising Sun Badge, a title (Australian Imperial Force) and a two line border, all in purple. Inside on the left hand side is a pro forma in purple lettering with spaces for handwritten details. The right hand side features a black and white photograph of a grave marked with a cross with metal name plaques attached. Four crosses feature in the background. The photograph is bordered by a purple line. On the back page is a pro forma in purple lettering with spaces for handwritten details.Handwritten in black ink on inside left page, "WILLIAMS W. 1442 Private 2nd Battalion Browns Dip Cemetery Plot 2. Row. C. Grave 2 Port Chanak Gallipoli 3 copies". HAndwritten in black ink on back, 'Brother Mr S. T. Williams Australia".memorabilia, grave photographs, memorial cards, service record -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - CAKE TIN, Willow, made in Australia
Tin used to send cake to troops serving overseas, possibly WW1 or WW2Round grey metal cake tin with lid“Willow”cake tin, willow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - SOLDIERS COMFORT FUND, Australian Comforts Fund, Nov 1942
The book belonged to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX114736 2nd AIF (V13289) He initially enlisted in the CMF then transferred to the AIF on 16.4.1941 age 21 years, He was discharged with the rank of Pte on 31.10.1945 serving in No 65 Mobile Search Light Artillery Battery RAA. Red buckram cloth cover, “The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book”, black print, 126 pages, white paper.Font cover, “Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund”pocket books, comforts fund -
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Booklet - BOOKLET, ARMY REHABILITATION, Brown, Price, Anderson PYY LTD, 1945 (Revised addition )
Item belonged to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX114736, Refer Cat No 4228 for his service details.Soft cover cardboard, greenish colour with black Print, information and advice on Army rehabilitation for Australian Military Forces.rehabilitation, army, ww2 -
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Literary work - REMEMBER US AUSTRALIA
The two names hand written are, VX43695 KM Casey (Kevin Michael), VX52172 JV Casey (John Vincent) The 2/7th AIF ..... ? Kevin was discharged in the 2/17th Bn and John in 2/1st Guard Bn. The first page relates to joining the 6th Division AIF in 1939 and Marching through Melbourne. These items were in the collection Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX114736. Refer Cat No 4228 for his service details..1) - .4) Four pages of poetry on ruled Salvation Army letter head in red, hand writing is in black pen. Two names have been written on the paper in ink at the top of the pageMain heading, “Remember us Australia by Will Handy”.poetry, will handy, 6th division -
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Document - DEPARTMENT OF AIR LETTER, 17.11.1944
Letter from the Department of Air to Mr M.N.Davey, father of F.G.Davey which accompanied the citation for F.G.Davey’s award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, signed by M.C.Langslow, Secretary. Part of the collection re Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record.Letter in black type on cream coloured paper bearing Commonwealth of Australia Department of Air letterhead, hand written signature in black ink. Date stamp, “Nov 17 1944”, Document No stamp, “158415”letter, document, military, dfc -
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Book - MEMORIAL BOOKLET, AWM Board of Management, Australian War Memorial, 1959
Red and white illustrated cardboard cover depiction of Canberra War Memorial, 155 pages cream coloured, 1959 revised version.canberra war memorial, memorials, military history -
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Booklet - BOOKLET RAAF MIRAGE, Royal Australian Air Force, 30.9.1982
The booklet relates to the Mirage Fighter Aircraft dealing with supervisory checklist, aircraft stores, loading of the Aircraft.Pocket size booklet AAP 7213 - 001 - 33SCL, yellow cover, rectangular with plastic spine, 133 pages black printing on white paper.On front cover in pen, “77 ARM, 5”, On rear cover, “77ARM. Inside on amendment certificate written in blue, “No1 16 Aug 84 LAC Rooke 22 July 85booklets, mirage, defence instruction -
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Book - BOOK, BOER WAR, Ward , Lock & Co LTD, How We Kept the Flag Flying, First edition 1900
The book describes the siege and battles of “Ladysmith” during the South African campaign, with a full appreciation of the patriotism and pride of race which has made Australia a fighting unit in the British Empire.Hard cover, buckram, mid blue colour, gold print on front and spine, illustrated with red, white, blue flag on front and two flags on spine, end papers and fly leaf black coloured paper, 303 pages plain white , illustrated B &W illustrations and diagrams.Handwritten on front fly leaf in black ink, “ To Bev, wishing Reece a merry Christmas, happy new year,..............” words illegible.books, military, boer war, ladysmith -
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Book - BOOK, 1943, Australian War Memorial, Khaki and Green, 1943
The text in the book has been wholly written by serving members of the Australian Army scattered over the Commonwealth and in those places Australians are called apon to serve.Hard cover, buckram Kahki colour with light green print on front and spine, fly leaf and end papers,, illustrated khaki and white print and military equipment drawings, 204 pages plain of white paper, illustrated colour, B & W photographs, art work, line drawings and maps.books, military history, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - THE AIF NEWS, 1941, Australian Imperial Force, 7.6.1941
The contents are mainly War news, maps, advertising and sports, rear page has photos of Women volunteers in the “WANS” Women’s Australian National Service.Newspaper, AIF news, Issued by the Australian Imperial Force Middle East, classed as 8 pages, yellowed, all print in black, illustrated with maps and photos.“The AIF News - Saturday June 7 1941”the aif news, middle east, 1941 -
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Newspaper - THE ARGUS, 1941, The Argus Newspaper, 13.6.1941
The paper mainly has war news with some Australian and the usual photos, sports news and adverts.Newspaper dated 13.6.1941, yellowed to light brown with age, all print in black, 12 pages of news.newspapers, the argus, 1941 -
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Newspaper - THE AIF NEWS, 1941, The AIF News Middle East, 5.7.1941
The main content is war news with photos plus sports news, interesting adverts by businesses in Cairo and Alexandria, last page has photos of Australian soldiers in Syria with ancient Roman and Crusader ruins.Newspaper, The AIF News, issued y the Australian Imperial Force Middle East, classed as 8 pages, yellowed, all print in black, contains photos.“The AIF News, Saturday 5 July 1941 No 69”the aif news, middle east, 1941 -
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Newspaper - THE AIF NEWS, 1941, The Australian Imperial Force, 12 July 1941
The paper was issued by the Australian Imperial Forces in the Middle East, contained War news, advertising (Cairo) and sports. Interesting on page 1 is that all 3 Aust services were in action together for the first time in history, last page has photos of Australian soldiers in Syria and the Litani River.Newspaper The AIF News, classed as 8 pages, yellowed, all print in blackFront page, “The AIF News Saturday 12 July 1941, No 70”the aif news, papers, middle east