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Merbein RSL Sub Branch
Photo
... World war one, Photo black and white, Service number 219... with peaked hat and leather ammo pouches. World war one, Photo black ...World war one, Photo black and white, Service number 219/2625, Alfred J. McGauchie,Black and white photo of soldier in uniform with peaked hat and leather ammo pouches. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
hat pin, early 20th century
... button from a British World War One army tunic. ... button was originally a shank button from a British World War One ...It is possible that this hat button was originally a shank button from a British World War One army tunic. Metal hat pin. Brass bobble on end shows British coat of arms.On back of button : Smith & ??? - Bir..........( possibly Smith & Wright -Birmingham)hat-pin hair-accessories -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Instrument of Surrender, post 1945
... September 1945, that changed the course of the second World War. ... September 1945, that changed the course of the second World War. ww2 ...Copy of a very important document of an event on the 6th September 1945, that changed the course of the second World War. A copy of the Japanese Surrender Document, in a brown wooden frame, with ornate font in heading.Instrument of Surrender / of /Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain,/ New Ireland, Bougainville / and adjacent Islands./ I, the commander in Chief of the Japanese Imperial/ Southeastern Army, hereby surrender to the General Officer/ Commanding First Australian Army all Japanese Imperial Armed Forces/ under my command in accordance with the instrument of/ Surrender issued by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and Government and// General Order No1 Military and Naval issued by the Japanese Imperial Headquarters./ I will henceforth and until otherwise/ directed by you or your successor carrry out the orders/ issued by you or your staff on your behalf to the best/ of my ability and I will take action to ensure that my/ subordinate commanders carry out the orders issued by/ your representatives./ (Japanese signature) General, Imperial jap... (indecipherable)/ Japanese Characters / Japanese Characters / Commander in Chief/ Japanese Imperial Southern Army/ Received on board H.M.S. Glory of Rabaul at/ 1130 hours sixth day of September 1945./ Signature Lieutenant General/ General Officer Commanding / First Australia Army. Caption on front of Document says "Copy of Surrender Document/ Donated by Mr. Clive Morgan/ of Mildura (formerly of Red Cliffs)ww2, surrender document, japanese, 6th september 1945 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, David Iredale, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. David was born in Greensborough....World War 1 Project... and his service in World War 1. David was born in Greensborough ...A short article about David Iredale and his service in World War 1. David was born in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, david iredale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian scene, 1920_
... world war 1... is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1... Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs. charles marshall ...Victorian scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian scenes 3 and 4, 1920_
... world war 1... is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1... of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs. charles ...Victorian scenes. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian scene 2, 1917_
... world war 1... is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1... of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs. charles ...Victorian scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian ladies, 1920_
... world war 1... is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1... of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs. charles ...Victorian ladies. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian gents, 1920_
... world war 1... is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1... Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs. charles marshall ...Victorian gents. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Victorian country grandstand, 1920_
... world war 1... is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1... of World War 1 photographs. charles marshall world war 1 victoria ...Victorian grandstand. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photograph"Les.R. Fitzroy Cup"charles marshall, world war 1, victoria -
Port of Echuca
A black and white copy of a photograph, 24/09/1984
... During the Second World War the P.S Marion operated... the Second World War the P.S Marion operated as a passenger vehicle ...During the Second World War the P.S Marion operated as a passenger vehicle up and down the Murray River.This is a photograph showing Hugh Price steering the P.S. Marion while the Captain looks on! This photograph is linked to P000067, P000065 as they are all part of the Hugh Price Family collection.A copy of a black and white photograph of Hugh Price and Captain George Makins in the wheelhouse of the P.S Marion.In pencil, written on the back is Price / Oct 43 / Capt. Geo Makins, (in cap) & Hugh Price.p.s marion, hugh price, captain george makins, george makins, 1943, price family collection -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - 2Cav Geelong
... World War Two... time training early in World War 2.... training early in World War 2. Good account of training of militia ...The 2nd Cavalry Division was called up for periods of full time training early in World War 2.Good account of training of militia in1940Typed copy of article published in the Geelong Advertiser 13 March 1940. Describes march by 2nd Cavalry Division including 8th Light Horse and 122 Howitzer Battery (Albury Battery) through the city on their way to a training area. The Division had been called up fo 3 months training early in WWII. military, world war two, wwii, cavalry, geelong -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio - Wartime Camps, Japanese, c.2000
... , Tatura during World War 2...., Tatura during World War 2. An important list of internees held ...Lists ofJapanese, and some Chinese Internees held in Camp 4, Tatura during World War 2.An important list of internees held in Camp 4 during World War 2.Black 2 ring folder containing paper material in plastic sleeves.Japanese.camp 4 tatura, japanese internees, chinese internees -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Handbook of Instructions with parts catalogue covering Bendix main and tail wheels: Nav Aer 03-25-511, Handbook of instructions with Parts Catalogue covering Bendix Main and Tail Wheels
... World War Two...Published September 1st 1943 during the Second World War... during the Second World War. Covers Bendix main and tail wheels ...Published September 1st 1943 during the Second World War. Covers Bendix main and tail wheelsworld war two, airplane parts, american aircraft, tail wheels, bendix -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - Aeroplane: Recognition Tests: What Are They?, Recognition Tests: What Are They? part 1
... World War Two... of aircraft from the Second World War... of aircraft from the Second World War aircraft World War Two aircraft ...created most likely post-war, contains a range of pictures of aircraft from the Second World Waraircraft, world war two, aircraft recognition -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
... by soldier during second world war.... by soldier during second world war. Victoria's 2/24th Infantry ...Sent to Mrs MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta by soldier during second world war.Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with hand drawn scroll with stick figure either side Top left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australiaww2, envelope art -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
... by soldier during second world war.... second world war. Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised ...Sent to Mrs MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta by soldier during second world war.Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with hand drawing of rope around bomb with yellow strip and pilot on top. Red cross top left cornerTop left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Top centre - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Bottom left side - "OK Joe Were over Toyko" Rear - 129537 ACI Gilbert A V Group 436 Flinders Island Tasmania ww2, envelope art -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
... sketched by soldier/s during the second world war... without letter sketched by soldier/s during the second world war ...One of several illustrated envelopes without letter sketched by soldier/s during the second world warCream paper envelope with sketch of a soldier standing in front of desk with officier seated behindBottom left corner - "Whats this I hear about you coming on parade without your gaters" ww2, envelope art -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... world war 1... who served and died in World War 1.... of those from Bulla who served and died in World War 1. world war 1 ...The war memorial was erected in memory of those from Bulla who served and died in World War 1.A framed black and white photograph of the war memorial at Bulla.ERECTED by the residents of Bulla / in honour of the men who fought for the Empire in the Great War 1914-1919. On back: G. RANDALLworld war 1, soldiers, armed forces, shire of bulla, wars, clark, alistair, randall, george, johnson, j.w. l., tate, e. j., andrews, j., daniel, h.h., s. t., fanning, monuments and memorials, war memorials, returned servicepeople, george evans collection -
Birregurra Historical Society
Postcard, C1917
... world war 1...World War 1 1917 embroidered postcard from nephew of Jim...) (nephew) Christmas card reads A Merry Xmas to all Jim World War 1 ...World War 1 1917 embroidered postcard from nephew of Jim Purcell to his aunt and uncle.Embroidered post card from 1917 WW1 'Home Sweet Home'. Additional small Christmas card included in an inside pocket.To Mr John Purcell / Clearview / Birregurra / Victoria / Australia All well from your ever loving nep (sic) (nephew) Christmas card reads A Merry Xmas to all Jim postcard, world war 1, birregurra -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
... World War Two... to British soldiers in World War Two (WWII).... Issued to British soldiers in World War Two (WWII) World War Two ...Used with British No.4 MK1 Infantry rifle. Issued to British soldiers in World War Two (WWII)British No.4 MK 2 bayonet with scabbard. The No. 4 Mk. II was a simplified version of the No. 4 Mk. I which had a distinctive cruciform blade. The Mk 2 bayonet did not require the milling cuts required to create the cruciform blade flutes. Blade length 203mm. The plain spike gave rise to the nickname 'pig-sticker'.world war two, wwii, bayonet, british -
Polish Museum & Archives in Australia
Polish CHRISTMAS pageant in Sydney
... post World War Two... their fledgeling stage immediately after world War two... their fledgeling stage immediately after world War two photograph ...demonstration of Polish community activityIn Sydney during their fledgeling stage immediately after world War twophotograph of the Kondratowicz family in the Sydney area. One of the very few available photographs of the beginnings of the Polish community in Sydney. Photographic document showing interaction with local clergy.photographsydney, polonia, post world war two, christmas pageant -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Sensha: Spot That Jap: A Guide to Japanese Tanks (World War Two), Sensha: Spot That Jap, Circa 1943
... Sensha: Spot That Jap: A Guide to Japanese Tanks (World War...World War Two... during the Second World War (WW2)... to Japanese Tanks (World War Two) Booklet Sensha: Spot That Jap Made ...Made cira.1943. Japanese tank recognition booklet. Made during the Second World War (WW2)japanese tanks, world war two, tanks, australian army, recognition booklet -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Wylie's War Memorial window display 1919
... soldiers who lost their lives in World War 1... melbourne Photograph Photograph Wylie's War Memorial window display ...Wylie's shop window with display of photos of local soldiers who lost their lives in World War 1Black & white photograph of shop window. Sign reading Underclothing is painted at the bottom of the window. Sign in window reads CHARLTON SOLDIERS WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIICE. Framed photos of soldiers in the window.wylie's, ww1, soldiers -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WORKING BEE
... CLUNES SWIMMING POOL WAS BUILT AFTER WORLD WAR TWO.... CLUNES SWIMMING POOL WAS BUILT AFTER WORLD WAR TWO IN MEMORY ...CLUNES SWIMMING POOL WAS BUILT AFTER WORLD WAR TWO IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO WENT TO WAR.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AT WORKING BEE AT CLUNES SWIMMING POOL. MEN ON TRACTORS PREPARING SITE.photographs, swimming, working bee, clunes swimming pool -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Headwear - Race drivers cap, Jim Brock's race driving cap
... Worn during pre-World War 2 harness racing by owner... during pre-World War 2 harness racing by owner/trainer/driver Jim ...Worn during pre-World War 2 harness racing by owner/trainer/driver Jim BrockBlack cloth peaked cap with black bow on peak and elastic.jim brock, harness racing, bhrc, bendigo harness racing club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Knife, c1940s
... Souvenir made by a serviceman during World War 2 at Wewak... World War 2 at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational ...Souvenir made by a serviceman during World War 2 at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational activity.Silver plated metal knife engraved both side with the words Wewak Souvenir also engraved on one side. On the other side is Best wishes from Harold. Knife blade bullet shaped handle.domestic items, cutlery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Sign - Blackboard - WW1 A.I.F
... world war 1... and write daily orders, World War 1, WW1.... outside Officer's tent and write daily orders, World War 1, WW1 ...The Blackboard used to hang outside Officer's tent and write daily orders, World War 1, WW1.Black framed blackboard surmounted by AIF crest.france, world war 1, mitcham rsl, australian infantry force, military history, australian army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATES WW2, 1945
... during the World War of 1939-45.... work during the World War of 1939-45. Certificates Red Cross ...Both certificates awarded to Mrs ARBUCKLE were for her work during the World War of 1939-45..1) Certificate of Service, Australian Red Cross, parchment paper, off white, details in red & blue, persons name centre typed in black. .2) Certificate, Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division, parchment paper off white, details in red & black, persons name hand written near top, signed by executive at bottom..1) "Mrs S Arbuckle - Carisbrook" .2) "Mrs S R Arbuckle"certificates, red cross, comforts fund -
Wonthaggi RSL
Torch, EverReady, 1939
... Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand... 64205 Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand ...Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand torch. This torch was used by a member of an Australian unit.It is a representative item of military equipment for service. This item was used by Australians serving overseas during WW2.A metal torch with glass dome at top and brass clipEverReady 1939 64205ww2, military equipment, australia, wonthaggi rsl