Item belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147. Typed sheet in purple ink with points numbered from 1-66 re basically questions on Naval actions covering a range of subjects. naval, plans, documents

Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN. Refer 2134 for service history also 2137, 2147..1) Certificate of service re A.G Holley 13556 RAN. Water proof parchment paper 4 pages, yellowed, black and blue writing in ink, details his history, ships sailed on, awards, personnel etc. .2) RAN Trade Certificate re A.G Holley, Able Seaman, Seaman Torpedoman, parchment paper, yellowed, typed, pen and ink, details his proficiency. .3) RAN Certificate for Educational test Part One. Parchment paper, yellow certifying that A.G Holley 13556 has passed Educational test Part One dated 3.12.1923. .2) & .3) are attached inside .1) via a metal clip. documents, service, ran

Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN HMAS Hobart. This is the 4th part of diaries relating to Cat No2147. Refer also 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137.Diary, A.G.Holley RAN. One page typed in black titled "Wiping the Japs". Begins on 18.8.42 with the sea battles around Gaudalcanal and finishing on 24th August. diaries, literary work, ran

Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN HMAS Hobart. This is the 3rd part of a diary relating to 2147. Refer also 2134 for service history, 2135.3, 2137. Diary, A.G Holley RAN. Seven page typed in blue ink with heading "Solomon Islands Landings" which began on 7th August 1942. There are no clear dates, detailed account of the action.diaries, naval, personal

Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN. Refer 2134 for service history and medals, also 2135.3, 2137, 2148, 2149, 2150. Diary re A.G Holley, small notebook canvas covered, has "C of A" with arrow pointing upwards. A sticker at bottom has hand written "A.G Holley 18 Mess HMAS Hobart". Writing is in pencil and ink, detailed day by day account. Diary begins 14th Oct 1939 to Sat 30th Aug 1940.diary, personal, ran

Item belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN who served on HMAS Australia for a time pre WW11. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147. Album, leather covers, 2 brass eyelets and cord holding it together. Cover is greenish with the word Photographs in an oval shape at the top. Contains 24 pages, only one photo on 1st page re an Island and palm scene. On front cover written " A Holley-Seaman-Torpedoman-HMAS Australia"photography, albums

Belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147.Newspaper, "The Wombat Times". Annual of HM Australian ship "Hobart". 12 pages, very yellowed, contains articles, poetry, stories, photos. .1) Pages 1,2,11,12. .2) Pages 3,4,9,10. .3) Pages 5,6,7,8.papers, naval, history

Belonged to Arthur Georga Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart, refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147.Plaque, polished wood base with centre relief, crown incorporating flags at top with "Hobart" under, centre circle with a red lion with pick and shovel, under is a boomerang with 2 crossed items, at bottom is a scroll with "Sig Fortis, Hobartia Crevit", on rear is stamped makers details.plaques, mementos

Belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147..1) Large brown envelope, no writing or markings. .2) Newsletter, "Bankstown RSL Monthly news" incorporating news from sub branch, club, women's auxiliary and subsidiary clubs.newsletters, rsl,

Items belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147. Proceedings of "Naval Historical Review". The minutes of the Naval Historical Society of Australia Garden Island NSW. All typed in black, several pages each, stapled together. .1) Yellow paper, Vol 1 No 7 April 1971, 6 pages. .2) White paper, Vol 1 No 8 May 1971, 6 pages. .3) Blue paper, Vol 1 No 9 June 1971, 8 pages. .4) Blue paper, Vol 2 No 1 July 1971, 6 pages. .5) Blue paper, Vol 2 No 2 August 1971, 10 pages. documents, naval, history

Items belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147.Four Kodak photo envelopes all the same size, colours red, white and blue. Envelopes fold in half with pockets each side."Holley"envelopes, photography

Item belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147.Pages from "Navy News", newspaper articles, advertisements. Main article is a page and a half on the "Coral Sea Battles in May 1942". .1) Pages 5,6,11,12. .2) Pages 7,8,9,10.newspapers, naval, history

Item belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147. Photo, original, B & W of "HMAS HOBART". Photo is pasted onto a piece of glass."HMAS HOBART"photography, naval, history

Items belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147."Naval Historical Reviews" Official journal of the Naval Historical Society of Australia. Cardboard shiny surface covers, white with images of ships at bottom. .1) Dated September 1974. .2) Dated March 1975.journals, naval

The item belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147. The history of "HMAS Hobart 1938-62". Cardboard covering with HMAS Hobart at the top, image of Hobart centre, Naval Historical Society of Australia at the bottom, 76 pages plus introductions, written by L.J Lind and M.A Payne. Copy No 456 of 1000. books, history, naval

Items belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147..1) "Thirty Niners Association Journal" cardboard covers, centre has circular laurel arrangement, crown at top, in centre 1939, boomerang with Thirty Niners, under Assoc, colours are white, light and dark blue. .2) Newspaper cutting re "Trafalgar Day Preparations" parade of Naval personnel, inspection by Rear Admiral R.C Dalgliesh.newspapers, journals, history

Diary written by Arthur George Holley No 13556 while serving on HMAS Hobart. This section of diary is part 2 and relates to 2417. Refer also 2134 for service history, 2135.3, 2137.Diary"A.G Holley RAN" Pink ruled paper written in ink, no front or rear covers, 21 pages of near day by day description of events beginning on 23 Oct 1941-17.3.1942 of HMAS Hobart.diaries, ran, personal

Both items are re F.E.T Groves, Signalman. Enlisted 11.1.52. Discharged 10.2.61. Served Korea with 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment 25.7 1953 to 24.7.1954, awarded Korea Medal, UN Service Medal Korea..1) Record of Service Book (AAB83) Re 3/3895 Pte F.E.T Groves. Brown coloured cardboard covers, record of service medial, issues kit. .2) Certificate of Service, whitish coloured, dark blue, light blue crown centre with crossed swords under. Gold coloured metal frame. Details re Frank Ernest Theodore Groves.military history - service records, korea

There are other items donated by MRS CROSBIE. This item possibly relates to item Cat No 28.2Native comb, wood, curved shape with top & nine tines rest of length. Engraved on outside at top by hand 'Milne Bay, Moresby, Wau, Bulola, Salamoa, New Guinea 1942-3'.ethnographic material - dress ornament, military history - souvenirs, comb, new guinea

Thomas Henry Whyte No 1936. Refer Cat No 2212.6 for his service history.Preparation and companion book. Dark red leather look binding. Gold Lettering "Holy Communion" on front cover. Cut out angle pasted inside front cover."Pte T H Whyte 2nd Reinforcments 38th Battalion 10th Brigade AIF. Private address 90 Queens street, Bendigo, Victoria. Australia”books, bible, holy

Items in the collection relating to Thomas Henry Whyte No 1936 AIF. Refer Cat No 2212.6 for his service history..1) Postcard from Adelaide Whyte to husband Thomas Henry Whyte. Union Jack, Women postcard. Roses, Poem. .2) Postcard from Thomas Henry Whyte to wife Adelaide Whyte. Koala with baby carried on back. .3) Postcard from Thomas Henry Whyte to wife Adelaide Whyte. Boomerang and fold out pictures of Melbourne.postcards, 38th bn

Photos were in the collection relating to Thomas Henry Whyte No 1936 AIF. Refer Cat No 2212.6 for his service history. .1) Black and White Row of tents with bicycle and clothing in foreground. .2) Black and White Group of five soldiers unnamed postcard format. .3) Black and White Row of tents Steam Train on LHS .4) Black and White Soldier, boy and young child .5) Black and White Buildings in middle distance. Snowphotographs, 38th, england

K.W. Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4 medals and Service history also 2193, 2195P..1) "Record of Service Book AAB83" re VX109839 CFN Allen K.W. Brown covered cardboard, black printing, individual details hand written in ink. .2) "Demobilization Procedure Book AAB87 No 343215" re VX109839 CFN Allen, Kingsley William. Brown covered, black printing, individual details hand written in ink.records, service, military

Kingsley William Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4, 2195 for service history also 2193, 2196P.1) Photo, sepia tone, on metal frame, brown colour, plastic coated. Soldier in uniform, no hat. .2) Photo, sepia tone, on metal frame, brown colour, plastic coated. Soldier in uniform with peak hat showing 2x Chevrons and crossed tongs and hammer on sleeves. Same person in both photos being K.W Allen. photography, military, frameing

Relates to Kingsley William Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4, 2195 for service history also 2193, 2196P.Sketch drawing, B & W showing a long shed with train bogies in front of, trees and scrub around. Hand written in black on rear. Front "HV 1898", rear " View from my tent fly flap, Kalgoorlie WA"artwork, sketches

Album belonged to Kingsley William Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4, 2195 for service history also 2193, 2196P.Photo album, red covers, cardboard with blue binding, front has image of a Sailing Ship with the word photographs underneath. Inside is 6 pages with B & W photos totalling 14 held with paper corner stickers.albums, photography, military

Badge issued to K.W.Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4 medals and service history also 2195, 2196P.Badge "Returned from Active Service" brass, crown over Rising Sun, Wings and Anchor, Boomerang under. Rear has 2 lugs for clothing attachment.Front, "Returned from Active Service" Rear, "257624" "Issued by C/wealth Govt"badges, military, active service

James Woods No NX29622, born Wee Waa NSW enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.6.40. Serving in the Middle East with 2/2nd Machine Gun Batt he was awarded the Military Medal for " Conspicious and outstanding control of fire during the period 10 July - 2 August in the Tel El Eisa area". WIA with GSW's to chest and back he was discharged medically unfit on 4.6.43 with the rank of Cpl.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (6) re H.J.Woods 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 3. Africa Star, not engraved but original. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal."NX29622 Cpl H.J.Woods. AIF"medals, military, bravery, history

Kingsley William Allen NO VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4, 2195 for service history also 2193, 2196P..1) Small white medal box, bottom half, used to post medals out. .2) Small card, compliments from "The Minister of State for the Army" .3) Small paper note, yellow re "Queries to Army Medals section Vic Barracks Melbourne" .4) Paper list of Medals, campaign Stars, yellowed paper printed in black. Medals awarded are ticked in blue ink and details of person at bottom receiving. .4) "Total awards, four, Army No VX109839, Name K.W Allen"containers, military

KIngsley William Allen No VX109839 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.7.42. At discharge from the AIF on 21.11.45 he held the rank of Craftsman in No 11 Aust Advanced Workshops.Medals, individual, not mounted, set of (4) re K.W.Allen. .1) 1939-45 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) Australian Service Medal. .4) War Medal 1939-45.All marked "VX109839 K.W.Allen"medals, military, history