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Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Medal, Angus and Coote, 1. 1942
... 1. Women of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2... issued in World War 2 2.Relatives of J.F.Kemp local history ...1. Women of Australia medal issued in World War 2 2.Relatives of J.F.Kemp1. Silver medal with bar, crown on top, 'To the women of Australia' around the edge, bronze star on bar. 2. Gold medal with coat of arms, 2 rifles, crown on top1. No 101032 Angus and Coote 942 on back 2. 'Presented by the citizens of Port Fairy to relations of J.F.Kemp who made the supreme sacrifice Great War 1914-18'local history, numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Kew RSL
Savige's campaign desk
... lt gen sir stanley savige, world war 2... World War 2... Middle East New Guinea & Islands World War 2 lt gen sir stanley ...Campaign desk. Probably Middle East New Guinea & Islands World War 2Wooden Desk 2 pedestals with drawers one side & cupboard & filing drawers on the otherPlaque attached to top: This desk belonged to LT. GEN. SIR STANLEY SAVIGE KBE CB DSO MC ED PRESENTED TO KEW RSL SUB-BRANCH by Mr & Mrs CE WATERSlt gen sir stanley savige, world war 2 -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Gas mask in bag, 1942
... during the second world war... during the second world war Bag manufactured by GMH 1942 Military ...Gas mask contained in a canvas bag manufactured and used during the second world warBag manufactured by GMH 1942Canvas bag with webbing strap, canvas cover, with brass press studs. Inside bag gas mask with items for maintaining the mask.V11 GMH 1942military, bag, gas mask -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Stories of the top aces of WW1 and the aircraft they flew, ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1, Christopher Campbell, ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1, 1981
... , ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1...ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1..., ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1..., ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1 Stories of the top aces of WW1 ...Stories of the top aces of WW1 and the aircraft they flew, ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1Cover Jacket with colour painting of RAF Bi-plane in flight, as well each side with B&W photos of airmen, all against a grey backgroundnon-fictionStories of the top aces of WW1 and the aircraft they flew, ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1 -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Book, The War Chest Flower Book
... Issued as an Australian fund raiser in World War One... Wendouree goldfields Issued as an Australian fund raiser in World ...non-fictionroses, bouvardias, chrysanthemums, carnations, sweet peas, dahlias -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Nell Grigg Working as a Red Cross Transport Driver, WWII, circa 1940, circa 1940
... World War II... during the second World War.... during the second World War. Nell Grigg Red Cross World War II ...Nell Grigg, in uniform, was a Red Cross Transport Driver during the second World War.Original black and white photograph, in ornate metal frame, of man in wheelchair being pushed into ambulance.nell grigg, red cross, world war ii, war work -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Helmet, Early to mid 20th century
... of emergency and disasters. Steel helmets were first used in World War... of emergency and disasters. Steel helmets were first used in World War ...A steel helmet, popularly called a tin hat, is used as protective headwear by military personnel and civil workers in times of emergency and disasters. Steel helmets were first used in World War One, with the Allies troops using a design produced in London by John Brodie in 1915. This helmet was constructed in one piece pressed from a single thick sheet of steel and variants of this design have been used by military personnel ever since. It is not clear whether this particular item comes from World War One or World War Two. This steel helmet is retained as a good example of the protective headwear worn by Australian military personnel in World Wars One or Two.The crown of his helmet or tin hat is of an oval shape and it has a short flattened brim. There are three small holes for the insertion of a chin strap. The hat has some white paint marks and is very rusted.military headgear, history of warrnambool -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Cushion Cover, Cushion Cover from WW1, (estimated); 1914-1919
... Pnr Bn Service: Army Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918... and Belgium in WW1 and/ in Darwin in the Second World War. He... Pnr Bn Service: Army Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 ...John Hughes was Awarded the Military Medal: "for conspicuous good work during operations at/ GIRD TRENCH, near LE SARS, on 14.11.1916./ This N.C.O. was in charge of a party of men engaged in digging a communication trench from/ our jumping off trench to the newly captured GIRD TRENCH. He displayed great courage and coolness under very heavy fire, and his personal efforts were mainly responsible for the completion of the task allotted to his party."// Service number: 3044 Rank: Lance Sergeant Unit: 2nd Pnr Bn Service: Army Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Award: Military Medal Date of London Gazette: 22 January 1917 Location in London Gazette: Page 836, position 34 Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 29 June 1917 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1395, position 37A framed embroidered cushion cover from WW1. Sent or brought home by Lt. Jack Hughes. Contained within the same frame is a paper clipping and a photo.1.Cushion cover: from the top down- Egypt.... 1914/ Rising Sun/ scrolls with Australian Commonwealth/ Military Forces/ Aust Div Train/ Palestine Sinai Syria/1919. 2.Newpaper clipping with photo: John Hughes (left) 81, and Hugh Mont/gomery, 87, are the two oldest veterans who/ will be taking part in the Frankston ANZAC/ Day March on Tuesday. Mr Hughes served/ in France and Belgium in WW1 and/ in Darwin in the Second World War. He is a/ holder of the Military Medal./ Mr. Montgomery served with the 29th Bat/talion AIF in France during WW1/ Both men have been residents of the RSL park War Veterans Home for the past eight years.// 3. Photo: Mr. John Hughes.belgium, france, ww1, lt, mm, jack, hughes -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Gas Mask, 1918
... World War One... This item appears to be a World War One gas mask... appears to be a World War One gas mask of the type known ...This item appears to be a World War One gas mask of the type known as the British small box respirator. Gas masks were produced and issued to members of the Allied defence forces in World War One in response to the German Army use of poison gas. The small box respirator was first issued in April 1916. This gas mask is of interest as a memento of World War One.This is a gas mask with a canvas hood for covering the face and with transparent mica eyepieces and cloth straps that fit around the head. A round perforated metal piece is attached to the bottom of the head piece and a hose is attached to the head piece and to an oval-shaped tin can. 757213 5613 (?) 18 world war one, history of warrnambool, gas mask -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
... world war one... including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two... including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two ...British 1907 pattern bayonet and .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to the armies of many Commonwealth countries including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and Korean War (1950-1953). In Australia it was replaced by the 7.62mm Self-loading rifle (SLR) in 1960.British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather scabbard with metal fittings. XOA and L 43 under 1907 with Slazenger on handleworld war one, weapon, bayonet, british, lee enfield -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Pack Saddle
... . The GS pack saddle was used in both world wars by both... world wars by both the British and Australian armies. The use ...Believed to have been made 1939/43. In 1904 the British Army adopted a new General Service (GS) pack saddle with an adjustable tree, known as the Mark V pack saddle. The main innovation was the adjustable tree created by having the front and back steel arches jointed to the wooden sidebars, which allowed them to turn to adjust to the size of the back of whatever animal carried the saddle, from the largest horse to the smallest donkey, and eliminated the need to manufacture saddles in different sizes. The saddle could be adapted, by the addition of hanging bars, or universal slats, to carry a wide variety of stores, tools and equipment, and also wounded men. The GS pack saddle was used in both world wars by both the British and Australian armies. The use of pack saddles was especially important in the campaign in Palestine during the First World War where wheeled transport was often not an option. Each machine gun carried by light horse units was transported on a pack saddle, and was accompanied by a second pack animal carrying spare ammunition. During the Second World War pack animals were routinely used by patrols, and larger units such as Norforce, in remote areas of northern Australia. The saddle shown here has two separate girths, which crossed under the animal's belly. Most later versions of the saddle used a shorter single girth buckled to a 'V' attachment, which was in turn buckled to the sidebars. Use of the 'V' attachment gave greater strength and stability to the saddle, and decreased 'rocking' of the load. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph of Fancy-Dressed Children after WWI, Post-WWI
... the end and victory of World War One. A child is dressed... Children after WWI celebrating the end and victory of World War One ...Photograph of Fancy-Dressed Children after WWI celebrating the end and victory of World War One. A child is dressed in a Dutch dress, others in a dressing gown, grass skirt, a soldier with gun. The parents and other adults are in the background, some learning on the fence. There is a building the top right corner. Possible the old Ringwood sports ground in Ringwood Street. Some children have displays with "Victory" on them. Another has the British and Australian flags. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, East Gippsland's ANZACS a tribute to those who served in World War 1, 2016
... World War 1... a tribute to those who served in World War 1". On the front cover... served in World war 1 and those who never returned ...This book was produced as a project for the 1915 ANZAC centenary. The book became too unwieldy and was then divided into written information and a CD with the details of each man - name; rank; service number and unit. Almost 2500 names have been traced. For current Australians, the Anzac Centenary is one of the most significant commemorations to take place during their lifetime. It was a time to contemplate the legacy of those who served in World war 1 and those who never returned to their families or friends. This book records that time and especially honours those from East Gippsland.A paper back book, titled "East Gippsland's ANZACS a tribute to those who served in World War 1". On the front cover is a sepia photograph of "Thirty East Gippsland Boys" taken in early 1916 during training at Heliopolis (Greece) before embarkation for France. The book contains a selection of stories from those who served, along with a CD of the names and service records of all of those known to have enlisted from East Gippsland.anzac ww1 military-history--east-gippsland -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Sketches of Early Colonisation in New Zealand and its Phases of Contact with the Maori Race, 1907
... during World War One. .2) A New Year card inside the books... Edwin (Ted) Cannon who was killed during World War One. .2 ...Author Te Manuwir was also known as Albert Edward Davidson. This book is also associated with Edwin J. Cannon whose inscriptions and drawings appear on some pages.Hard cloth covered book of 194 pages. The book tells stories from the 19th century by a man, who, as young migrant in the 1840s, was educated with Maori schoolfellows. Of particular interest in this book are the inscriptions and drawings by former Ballarat School of Mines Student Edwin (Ted) Cannon who was killed during World War One. .2) A New Year card inside the books is from Eileen Doolan of Invermay, Launceston, Tasmania, Christmas 1936.Inside front: 'January 2nd 1908. To Edwin Joseph Cannon 610 Acot St Ballarat Victoria Australia from his dear father.' 'E.J. Cannon Ascot St Ballarat south' E. Cannon (with sketch) 'S.E. Doolan' Stamped 'F. Cannon' Inside back cover: '2nd January 1908 Presented to:- Master Edwin Joseph Cannon by his father.new zealand, maori, te manuwir, albert edward davidson, ted cannon, e.j. cannon, edwin j. cannon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Education Department's Record of War Service, 1921
... world war one... personnel who served World War One. Contents include the men who... education department victoria world war one ballarat technical art ...Hard covered book of the Victorian Education Department personnel who served World War One. Contents include the men who enlisted, the men who fell, the men who returned, honours and decorations, memorials, Education Department's War Relief Organisation, Comforts for Soldiers, War Savings. Artwork was done by the students of the Ballarat Technical Art School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. Page 9 Contents page was done by Percy Trompf.education department victoria, world war one, ballarat technical art school, percy tromff, harold herbert, harold b. herbert, c.l., e.v. rowsell, j.n. wood, m. mather -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SERVICE WITH A SMILE
... World War 2. The soldiers changed the guard at the Park Street... at the Bendigo Show in 1940 during World War 2. The soldiers changed ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, May 6, 2002. Service with a smile: this group of women prepared the dinners and afternoon teas at the Bendigo Show in 1940 during World War 2. The soldiers changed the guard at the Park Street entrance during the day. The caterers were Cornell and Wild, of Coburg. Mr and Mrs Wild are pictured on the right with Violee, who was in charge of the staff, standing fifth from the left. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE 38TH BATTALION-BENDIGO AND DISTRICT
... Battalion A.I.F taken at Allo(u)nville France during World War 1... at Allo(u)nville France during World War 1, topped ...Framed photograph of some of the officers of the 38th Battalion A.I.F taken at Allo(u)nville France during World War 1, topped with a Battalion badge plus some names and relevant information. Framed with a thin black metal frame & under glass, paper sticker on back with names of men in photograph, reading, prepared by Richard Hogg, nephew of Lieut. Hugh McColl, and presented to Bendigo Historical Society 1980. Reformatted 1999.organization, military, 38th battalion, military, ww1, 38th battalion -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Kathleen Gervasoni, Miners Cottage, Ballarat, 2012
... world war one... in memory of a son of the owner, who was killed during World War One... weatherboard ballarat world war one white flat armstrong street south ...Black and white photograph of a weatherboard miners cottage known as 'Valley Inn". The differing age of extensions is evident as is the outside toilet (or dunny). The miners cottage, known as Valley Inn, is situated in Armstrong Street south, Ballarat and overlooks White Flat. According to neighbourhood folklore the large tree to the rear of the cottage was planted in memory of a son of the owner, who was killed during World War One. The photograph of the tree was taken on 10 February 2015.mining, architecture, miner miners cottage, weatherboard, ballarat, world war one, white flat, armstrong street south, valley inn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Warren Doubleday, Sept. 1995
... World War II... in World War II garb on white bumper and white strips on footstep...Tramways trams SECV Ballarat BTM 27 World War II tram 27 ...35mm slide, white plastic mount of Tram No. 27 dressed in World War II garb on white bumper and white strips on footstep and door entry and headlight mask. Slide used to make Reg. Item No. 242 used for the CHHA Australia Remembers Exhibition. Made in September 1995. Has tram 28 in the background. Was sent to Sydney for use in Trolley Wire article, Feb. 1996, but not used. See Trolley Wire Feb. 1996.On back in top left hand corner "W.A.Doubleday 9/95"tramways, trams, secv, ballarat, btm, 27, world war ii, tram 27 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - War History, Frank Mumby, The Great World War- A History, 1915
... The Great World War- A History...World War One... of World War One from the British point of view. The books belonged... These volumes contain the history of the first two years of World War ...A four volume set written about the history of World War 1.This book has nine volumes with six of them containing three separate books inside the cover. The volumes have red hard covers with gold printing on the spines. There is an embossed image of a soldier on the front covers and embossed shields on the spines. The pages contain printed matter, maps and photographs.non-fictionA four volume set written about the history of World War 1. world war one, james low of warrnambool -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 16/2/1842 - Special - My War 22 - Singapore Surrenders - Massacre At Rabaul, Local Newspaper reorts on World War 2 Dated 16/2/1942 - Special My War Part 22
... Local Newspaper reorts on World War 2 Dated 16/2/1942...Local Newspaper Reporting On World War 2 events - Special... Reporting On World War 2 events - Special -My war Part 22 World War ...Local Newspaper Reporting On World War 2 events - Special -My war Part 22World War 2 Fall of SingaporeThe Sun Newspaper Dated 16/2/1942 - Special _ My War Part 22Singapore Surrenders - Massacre At Rabaulthe fall of singapore massacre at rabaul -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43, Local Newspaper Dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43 - Landings In France - On The Beaches Of Normandy
... world war 2...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Special... reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 43 Local ...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 43Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 dated 7/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 43Local Newspaper dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43 Landings In France - On The Beaches Of Normandylandings in france - on the beaches of normandy, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 27/9/1944 - Special - My war Part 46, Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 events - Special My War Part 46 - Arnhem Skytroopers Fight On = Burma The Forgotten War
... Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 events - Special... Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 events - Special... reporting on World War 2 events - Special My War Part 46 Local ...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 events - Special My War Part 46 Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 events - Special My War Part 46 Arnhem Skytroopers Fight On = Burma The Forgotten War - Special - My War Part 46 Arnhem Skytroopers Fight On = Burma The Forgotten Wararnhem skytroopers fight on = burma the forgotten war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, KOKODA BATTLEFIELD DISCOVERY, Brian FREEMAN, The Lost Battlefield of Kokoda, 2012
... / behind the discovery of a forgotten/ World War Two Battlefield.".../ behind the discovery of a forgotten/ World War Two Battlefield ..."The Lost/ Battlefield/ Of Kokoda/ The extraordinary story/ behind the discovery of a forgotten/ World War Two Battlefield."Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, gold, white and dark green print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - green tones - photograph of jungle scene with 2 timber crosses in foreground. 269 Pages - paper, plain, cut, white, illustrated - colour photographs.books, history, ww2, kokoda -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1 NAVAL HISTORY, GUILLIATT Richard & HOHNEN Peter, " THE WOLF', 2009
... and the Southern Oceans in the First World War.... and the Southern Oceans in the First World War. Book WW1 Naval Operations ..."THE WOLF' How one German raider terrorised Australia and the Southern Oceans in the First World War.Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, red and black print on front, spine and back. Cover - colour illustrated - front - top German symbol, bottom, ship at sea. Back - sepia photograph - sailor and girl. 366 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.Nilbook, ww1, naval operations -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Escape Map Cloth, July 1944
... world war ii...Silk escape map issued to Allied Airmen during World War 11... the-murray Silk escape map issued to Allied Airmen during World War ...Silk escape map issued to Allied Airmen during World War 11 for the Pacific campaignsA silk escape map including detail of tides and winds was relevant to air force personnel in Pacific regions during WW2. Coloured Cloth Escape Map of Side A : No. C44 North Borneo Side B: No C43 Mindanao Island SCALE: 1:1,000,000; Wind and Current markings; AAF Cloth Cart- Philippine Series Prepared under the direction of the Commanding General, Army Air Forces, by the aeronautical Chart Service, Washington DC July 1944world war ii, second world war, silk escape map, pacific conflict -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Government Printer, An Outline of Repatriation
... world war 2...Printed for Australian Infantry personnel during World War... for Australian Infantry personnel during World War 2 to help ...Printed for Australian Infantry personnel during World War 2 to help with repatriation on return to AustraliaUsed by World War 2 service personnel to assist with repatriation on return from active service to Australia.A booklet coloured khaki with a cover made from light cardboard and 64 pages made from paper.On the front Cover from top to bottom: Commonwealth of Australia; Repatriation Commission; AN OUTLINE OF REPATRIATION; (Republished September, 1943, to conform to the amended Acts and Regulation, Revised January, 1941); (Issued by the Repatriation Commission for the information and guidance of members of the Fighting Services of the war which commenced on 3rd September, 1939); Melbourne; By Authority: H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne T.1034/12.43-C.454/45 See images for content on front and rear covers.commonwealth of australia, repatriation commission, world war 2, ww2, repatriation, aif, australian infantry forces, melbourne, government printer, navy, army, air force -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, 50 YEARS, The Open Road, Australia Remembers, 1995
... since the end of World War II.... since the end of World War II. Book remembers 50 years 1945 ...Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995. Commemorating 50 years since the end of World War II.Soft cardboard cover. Gold print on front / back over dark red background. Illustrated front / back & white photo of 2 uniformed soldiers. Black / white photo of a crowd scene on back. 80 cut, plain, glossy white pages. Illustrated black / white / sepia / colour photos, porters, paintings & drawings.book, remembers, 50 years, 1945 - 1995 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - BAG, CALICO, circa World War II
... world war ii... forces during World War II....circa World War II... forces during World War II. calico bag soldier new guinea world ...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
Book, Australia Post, White Ensign 1939 - 1945: The Navy Goes to War, 1993
... Navy ships during World War II... Navy ships during World War II books military navy Opposite ...Documents the roles of various classes of RAN & Merchant Navy ships during World War IIBook, blue illustrated hard cover. Title in blue & purple letters. No dust cover. Illustrated end papers. Colour & black & white illustrations. 40 pages with cut edges.Opposite title page: Donated by Marg Andreabooks, military, navy