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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cushion Cover, 1940s
... military history... to wife of a friend serving in 2/7th Battalion A.I.F. military ...Item donated by RWT Rowlands and was sent to wife of a friend serving in 2/7th Battalion A.I.F.Black Velvet Cushion Cover 42 x 31 with coloured embroidered designs of David Tower, Mosque of Oman; a row of five camels, across the bottom, and the words Souvenir of the Holy Land, across the top and around the edges a hem with gold coloured fringe and a white cotton backing.military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Watch Cover, 1942
... military history... Davey. military history army costume accessories male Australian ...Watch Protector owned by Louis Everett and used by him during World War II. It was previously in the Mitcham RSL collection.|Donated to the R.S.L. by Louis Everett's daughter Lyn Davey.Leather wrist watch protector. Brown leather watch band with a cover to protect the watch face. The cover has a metal Australian Commonwealth Military Force badge on it.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesmilitary history, army, costume accessories, male -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - War Medals
... military history.... military history army numismatics medals - military Both metals ...War Medals WWI|Cpl S.M.S. Chambers 548|Veterinary Corps A.I.F. Aust. Light Horse|Donated to Mitcham R.S.L.Rectangular box with glass lid, lined with green felt on base (Memory Box).|Two medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal.|Australian Light Horse - Veterinary Corps A.I.F (Regimental No. 548) belonging to Cpl S.M.S. ChambersBoth metals inscribed: 548 Cpl S.M.S. Chambers Vet C.P.S. A.I.F.|Medal 1: Gold coloured - 'The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919'.|Medal 2: Silver coloured - Front 1914 - 1918; Back George IVs V Britain Rex EI IND IMP 002773 in Australia|Box metal coloured. Medals Minted.military history, army, numismatics, medals - military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cushion Cover, c. 1940
... military history... East. From the R.S.L. Mitcham. military history army SOUVENIR ...Item donated by R.W.T. Rowland and was sent to wife of a friend serving in 2/78th Batallion A.I.F., Middle East.From the R.S.L. Mitcham.Pink polyester cushion cover 36cm x 30cm. Black 6cm fringe all around, depicting four 9cm x 9cm pictures of Church of Nativity, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mosque of Oman and The Citadel. At each corner plus two 7cm x 13cm pictures of people. 21cm x 20cm picture A.I.F. Badge Palestine and the words 'Souvenir from The Holy Land'. Backed with cream cotton material.SOUVENIR FROM W.W.2.; Copyright by P.C.H. Bulmestermilitary history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Australian Red Ensign
... MILITARY HISTORY... Mitcham melbourne MILITARY HISTORY Navy FLAGS Maritime Tom Wright ...British Red Ensign. Red flag with Union Jack in the left hand top corner. Rope threaded through placket on left side of flag with toggle on one end.Tom Wright Captain O.M. Watts Ltd London W1military history, navy, flags, maritime -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Army Medals, c.1945
... military history... Mitcham melbourne military history army .1 Board of five medals ....1 Board of five medals and ribbons, one bronze type 6 pointed star 1939-45, one bronze type 6 pointed star the pacific star. One round silver medal 1939-45 defence medal, King George VI on face, English Coat of Arms on reverse. One round silver medal, King George on face, 1939-45 lion above dragon on reverse. One round silver medal King George VI on face, 1939-45, Aus Service medal, Aust Coat of Arms on reverse.|.2 Two small enclosed V shaped badge with crown anchor and sunburst, with returned from active service written on the V, with two mounting pins on rear.|.3 Small badge white enamel background with circle in centre. Returned Servicemans Badge; No 58 at head of medal. Two mounting pins on rear.|ALSO RECEIVED WITH DONATION: Cert No 193800; Certificate of discharge from Aust military forces, for VX25837; Dated 4/10/1945|Sgt Jack Eric Town; 2/11 Aust Field Regiment; R.A.A.|Photograph of head and shoulders of soldier, hand tinted photo, soldier in uniform, with slouch hat and chin strap, sunburst lapel badged, and Aust badge on epaulets, colour patch on shoulder.military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Black-Out Headlights
... military history... Mitcham melbourne transport motor vehicles military history army ...Round Tin 21cm Blackout disc for headlights, used on cars during the War 1939-1945.transport, motor vehicles, military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Military Medals, World War medals WW1 and WW2, 1919 1946
... military history... world war I and II military history army B Slaweski B B Slaweski ...Issued to Defence personnel for service during world war I and II1. Green felt covered board with 6 medals to the Father Boleslas Slaweski (Staff Sgt ,Warrant Officer)and Son Bernard Bruce Slaweski and son 2 1914 -1915 star Bronze medal with 4 stars with crown on top star, ribbon has red white and blue colours merged at edges. Medal has crossed swords and laurel wreath Engraved on rear 7637 S/Sgt B Slaweski 1/6 Hosp. A. I. F. 3 British War medal circular medal of Silver Words on obverse GEORGIUS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND EMP AROUND THE HEAD OF KING GEORGE V Reverse has a figure of St. George mounted on a horse with a short sword in one hand, the other raised in victory. The horse tramples on the figures of death the Prussian eagle and skull and crossbones in the background are ocean waves The years 1914 1918 are embossed on the sides Around the edge is 7637 W O 1 B Slaweski A.M.C. A.I.F. Ribbon is dark blue, black, white,orange, white, black and dark blue 3. Victory medal Bronze medal with winged victory figure on obverse with The great war fro civilisation 1914 1918 non the reverse Ribbon is watered from a central red stripe through yellow green blue and purple 4 War medal 1939- 1945 Medal is round cupro nickel obverse shows head of King George 6th with circular inscription G.B>R> REXETINDIAE IMP GEORGIVS VI Reverse has a lion standing on a dragon the top shows the dates 1939- 1945 Ribbon is narrow red central strip with radiating stripes of white (narrow) and blue and red|5 Australian Service medal 1939 - 1945 Nickel silver medal with crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse Reverse has Australian Coat of Arms placed centrally surrounded by the words The Australian Service Medal 1939- 1945 Ribbon has wide Khaki central stripe flanked by two narrow red stripes and one of dark blue (navy) and one of light blue. (Air Force)|6. Australian Service medal 1945 -1975 Reverse has Federation star with name B B Slaweski R 38254 Ribbon Central yellow stripe with green flanked by navy blue Khaki and light blue stripes Medal has clasps PNG and FESR (Far East Strategic Reserve)|7 Small Clasps (For miniature medals )PNG and FESR Photo on back of Board Father and son Slaweski 8 Letter 2/2/1999 addressed to Mitcham RSL with details of Boreslas and Kevin Slaweski. 9 Letter dated 11/2/1999 to Mitcham RSL regarding PNG clasp.B Slaweski B B Slaweskimilitary history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Badges, 1942-1944
... military history... numismatics) military history army containers commercial documents ...WW2 items from Alwyn Till donated to Mitcham RSL And now donated to Historical Society.Alwyn Till was born and raised in Mitcham. He was a popular and well respected member of the community especially the Mitcham Anglican church. His father served in WW1 and after Alwyn's death in WW2 his sister and mother venerated his memory by keeping all his effects. The WHS published a history of his service as an airman in 2010..1 cardboard box addressed to Mrs Cook -Mitcham from Dr Lewis, Burwood Rd Auburn.|.2&.3 Navy coloured Warrant Officer cloth badge with British coat of arms|.4 navy blue and white wing badge with ' O'|.5 Navy blue and white wing badge with 'O' with blue wreath embroidered and aluminium backing.|.6 silver coloured Rising Sun ' Sweetheart brooch' with boomerang. Inscribed with Alison. Alwyns' sister.|.7 membership card for Caterpillar Club. F/Sgt. A. Till..|.8 small bronze coloured junior airman badge 'Pelaco Club'.badges (use numismatics), military history, army, containers, commercial, documents, cards, air force, societies, service clubs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Certificate of Exemption
... military history... certificates military history army Australian Military Forces ...Belonged to the late grandmother of Sandy Robinson, Wife of Tony Robinson, MP, Member for Mitcham.Certificate of Exemption - to certify that Edward Pearce of 28 Deakin Street, Hampton, Vic, is medically unfit for service in the Citizens Forces under Defence Act 1903-1939.Australian Military Forcesdocuments, certificates, military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Clothes Protector, 1920s
... military history... during WW 1. military history army Metal slide with two wide flat ...Used by donor's father, Richard Paul Kelly during WW 1.Metal slide with two wide flat prongs. Slide went behind buttons on a inform and protected cloth while brass buttons were polished.military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Sign - Blackboard - WW1 A.I.F
... Military History... 1 Mitcham RSL Australian Infantry Force Military History ...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 -
Unions Ballarat
Military Career of Napoleon the Great - An Account of the Remarkable Campaigns of the "Man of Destiny" (Don Woodward Collection), Gibbs, MS, 1909
... and for a short time in 1815. Politics and military history - France ...Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte's boyhood, military and political career. Napoléon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was a French politician and military leader. He played a significant role in the French Revolution and other warfare. He was Emperor of France in 1804-14 and for a short time in 1815.Politics and military history - France. Biographical interest - Napoleon Bonaparte.Book; 514 pages. Cover: blue background; gold lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, bonaparte, napoleon, revolutions - french, biography, warfare - waterloo, military, history - france -
Hume City Civic Collection
Drawing, S.Calvert, STAFF OFFICERS OF THE VICTORIAN VOLUNTEER FORCE
... Military History... Military History A black and white photograph of an etching of 5 ...The five men who were staff officers of the Victorian Volunteer Force were Captain Snee, Major Pitt, Colonel Anderson, Captain Payne and Captain Burton. The Victorian Volunteer Force was the main defence force in Victoria after the withdrawal the Imperial Troops in 1870. IN that same year a Permanent Artillery Corps ( Victorian Artillery) was also formed. The Volunteer force was disbanded in 1884 and replaced by the Victorian Militia force. The members were paid and enrolled for a set term.A black and white photograph of an etching of 5 officers in the Victorian Volunteers Force.victorian volunteer force., victorian artillery, victoria militia, military history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/10/1994 12:00:00 AM
... Military History... Carstairs Military History People R A A F World War 1939 - 1945 ...Also in rescue party Harold Broome and Vic CarstairsBlack and white photograph of Kevin Horne one of the four airmen rescued by fisherman Jack Gray and sons in May 1944 when their plane went down in Bass Strait. Shown here on his visit to thank the remaining members of the rescue party at Lakes Entrance Victoriamilitary history, people, r a a f, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Military History... Military History People R A A F World War 1939 - 1945 Black ...Also a black and white photograph taken at the same time at New Works Jetty another R I B shown in distance Nine members were involved in training 04877.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of Cpl Amir Tito Mick Allen and Giz McKechnie of Australian Army training in a Rigid Inflatable boat on Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriamilitary history, people, r a a f, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Album - Photograph, LERHS members, 2010 c
... Military History... Military History Small album of colour photographs taken in areas ...Small album of colour photographs taken in areas of East Gippsland and of trips to Bruthen and Sale, East Gippsland Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, world war 1939 - 1945, military history -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Vehicle - Kayak, Commandos
... military history - army... commandos kayak military history - army Kayak of a similar type ...The remarkable story when 74 soldiers fought in vain to save the lives of their mates off Portsea as 3 soldiers died. Tragically, Privates Roger Wood and Edward Meyer, and Warrant Officer George "Taffy" Drakopoulos, died. Please Note: "The Rip" is also known as "The Heads", which is a dangerous stretch of water connecting Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. This is the only entrance for all shipping into Port Phillip Bay and to and from the Port of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Kayak of a similar type as those used during the ill-fated army exercise with loss of life in the rip.rip disaster, commandos, kayak, military history - army -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - McGrath history 8th ALH
... document of regimental interest. military history light horse world ...William McGrath enlisted as a Trooper in the 8th Light Horse in 1915. He rose to the rank of Squadron Sergeant Major and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on Gallipoli. McGrath served throughout the war with 8th Light Horse Regiment progressing through the officer ranks. This history was compiled from personal knowledge and the war diary of the regiment. McGrath's successor as adjutant, Captain Austin, is believed to have had input into the document and for some years was thought to have been the originator.Unique document of regimental interest.Typed history of the 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF 1915-1919 prepared by Captain William McGrath when posted as Adjutant of the Regiment 1917-1919.military, history, light horse, world war one, wwi, mcgrath -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, We remember ANZAC, 2014
... military history... ceremonies. anzac day military history modern remembrance day ...Includes CD of Commemorative Ceremony of ANZAC (audio disc) An educational Resource developed by Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), to assist with learning about commemorating Australia's century of war service. Provides history of ANZAC Day commemorations, exploring Australia's changing perspectives about the ANZAC story. Provides guidelines for running ceremonies.An educational Resource developed by Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), to assist with learning about commemorating Australia's century of war service. Provides history of ANZAC Day commemorations, exploring Australia's changing perspectives about the ANZAC story. Provides guidelines for running ceremonies.anzac day, military history, modern, remembrance day, australian and new zealand army corps, world war, 1914-1918 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, The Sweetland Project: Remembering Gallipoli in the Shire of Nunawading, 2015
... military history... gallipoli anzac cove military history army Front page: stamped ...A chance viewing of a headstone just south of Anzac Cove in a well-kept lawned cemetery of Australian digger's headstones prompted the research into Stephen James Sweetland of Box Hill and other local diggers and resulted in this book.A chance viewing of a headstone just south of Anzac Cove in a well-kept lawned cemetery of Australian digger's headstones prompted the research into Stephen James Sweetland of Box Hill and other local diggers and resulted in this book.Front page: stamped: DONATION FROM/ BLACKBURN RSL SUB BRANCH/ 2 DIGGERS WAY/ BLACKBURN VIC 3130(mr) stephen james sweetland, world war, 1914-1918, gallipoli, anzac cove, military history, army -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, J. Murray, Deeds that won the Empire : historic battle scenes, 1917
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history Napoleonic wars A patriotic tale ...A patriotic tale of British wartime exploits primarily during the Napoleonic warsIll, maps, p.328.non-fictionA patriotic tale of British wartime exploits primarily during the Napoleonic wars great britain - military history, napoleonic wars -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Charles George Gordon, 1889
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history Gordon of Khartoum The life and times ...The life and times of Charles George Gordonp.255.non-fictionThe life and times of Charles George Gordongreat britain - military history, gordon of khartoum -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Wellington, 1889
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington ...The life and times of the Duke of Wellingtonp.254.non-fictionThe life and times of the Duke of Wellingtongreat britain - military history, arthur wellesley duke of wellington -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Warren Hastings, 1889
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history India - British occupation The life ...The life and times of Warren hastingsp.235.non-fictionThe life and times of Warren hastingsgreat britain - military history, india - british occupation -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Monk, 1889
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history English civil war The life and times ...The life and times of George Monkp.221.non-fictionThe life and times of George Monkgreat britain - military history, english civil war -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Montrose, 1892
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history Scotland - History The life and times ...The life and times of the marquis of Montrosep.229.non-fictionThe life and times of the marquis of Montrosegreat britain - military history, scotland - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Havelock, 1892
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history India - British occupation The life ...The life and times of Henry Havelockp.223.non-fictionThe life and times of Henry Havelockgreat britain - military history, india - british occupation -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Lord Lawrence, 1892
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history India - British occupation The life ...The life and times of Lord Lawrencep.203.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Lawrencegreat britain - military history, india - british occupation -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Colin Campbell, 1892
... Great Britain - Military history... Britain - Military history India - British occupation The life ...The life and times of Colin Campbellp.222.non-fictionThe life and times of Colin Campbellgreat britain - military history, india - british occupation