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Orbost & District Historical Society
coloured photograph, December 1939
This was sent as a postcard / Xmas card from Cape Conran.Postcards and greeting cards formed a vital part of social and historical records for researchers. This photograph has been used as a Christmas greeting card. Christmas is the one time of the year people send cards all for the same purpose. It is a way of keeping in touch and of sharing holiday scenes.A small coloured photograph of the sea washing over rocks. The photograph is framed as a small greeting card and is tied with wool.on front - Cape Conran inside - To GS (OS?) from all at Kurrajong, Xmas 1939"cape-conran-postcard xmas-greetings -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, OFFICERS, S.J.Wood Press Photographer, Sept 1939
Photo possibly relates to Cat No 4743.4B & W photo rectangular shape showing a group of 28 Officers outside a building, rear has hand written details in blue pen, stamped purple re photographers detailsOn rear in blue pen, “Command & Staff Course Victoria barracks Sydney NSW 1939”photos, officers course -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, W.R. Garrett, Victoria Flirt, c. 1939
Note by T.H. Kneen 19.11.1991, "Gentleman in charge of Victoria Flirt is Mr. A.W. Jessep, Principal, Burnley School of Primary Agriculture & Horticulture."2 copies black and white photograph. Rear view of Jersey cow with man standing beside her in the Bull Paddock. Another cow in the background. On reverse, "Vic Flirt 1939," and, "Photography by W.R. Garrett Phone Hawthorn 3685 No. 4177."cow, victoria flirt, w.r. garrett, a.w. jessep, principal, burnley school of primary agriculture & horticulture.", jersey cow, bull paddock, butter fat, cow udder -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, Post 1945
Reginald Charles ALLARDICE enlisted first in the CMF on 10.8.1940 age 21 years Regt No V40236. During this time he applied to join the RAAF so was discharged from the Army on 21.5.1942 as a Pte in the 24/39th Bn. Two days later he is in the RAAF as a Trainee Aircrew WEF No 418577. On 31.12.1942 he is listed as a LAC (Leading Aircraftsman. Ongoing training sees him at Benalla, Mallala in SA, Mt Gambier, Pt Cook, Camp Miles Standish USA. Finally he is stationed in England at Pembroke with 461 Sqd RAAF with the rank of Sgt on 10.10.1943. This was a Sunderland Sqd which was a large long range patrol Flying Boat. The unit was mainly Australians from many nations. He rises through the ranks to T/F/Sgt, Officer, Pilot Officer, Flying Officer and last Flight Lieutenant on 10.3.1945. He is discharged from the RAAF on 7.12.1945 at RAF Station Beecles Suffolk England. 461 Sqd was a Coastal Command unit mostly involved in submarine detection and hunting in the Atlantic and Bay of Biscay. They were involved in the D Day landings. The Sqd lost 20 aircraft to enemy action and accidents. A total of 86 Sqd members were lost of which 64 were Australian.Medals, individual with ribbons re R.C.Allardice. (1) 1939 - 45 Star, original not engraved. (2) Atlantic Star, original not engraved. (3) Defence Medal. (4) British War Medal 1939 - 45. (5) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. (.3, .4, .5) “418577 R.C.ALLARDICE”medals, campaign, service, world war2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medals, Africa Star, abt 1945
The Africa Star was granted for operational service in North Africa from the date of the entry of Italy into the war on 10 June 1940, up to the date of the cessation of operations against the enemy in North Africa on 12 May 1943. The Africa Star may also be awarded for operational service as a member of the Australian Defence Force during the Syrian Campaign in the period from 8 June 1941 to 11 July 1941. Eligibility This medal is awarded for a minimum of one days operational service in North Africa, west of the Suez Canal between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 and in Syria between 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941. The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Africa Star'. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse. The Ribbon The Africa Star ribbon colours represent the desert and the service of the Armies, Naval Forces, Merchant Navy and the Air Forces. Clasps Three clasps were issued for the Africa Star: 8 th Army 1 st Army North Africa 1942-43 Only one clasp is worn and when the ribbon is worn alone a ribbon emblem, ‘8', ‘1' or silver rosette as appropriate is worn to denote the award of a clasp.Full size and miniature Africa Star medals. Miniature has clasps: North Africa 1942-43 8th Army 1st ArmyNo recipient engraved -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DIARY, Post August 1942
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 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - US Army tents at Nort Port Oval, Ron Bedford, Ron Bedford Snr, 1942
Crude print of snapshot taken from the roof of "Kitchens" administration building by Ron Bedford Senior at the age of 14. Showing the U.S. Army tents on North Port grounds c 1942Details in pen on backwar - world war ii, sport - recreational grounds, port melbourne football club, pmfc, ron bedford -
Wangaratta High School
Prefect pledge book, 1942-1962
Brown hardcover prefect pledge book with a glossy gold cardboard box. Each page has the prefect pledge, prefect signatures from years 1942-1962 and the signature of the Mayor of WangarattaWANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL PREFECTS REGISTER -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Invitation, City of Bendigo, The Freedom of Entry, 1970
On the 27th March, 1942 'Fortuna House' was occupied by LHQ Cartographic Company, Australian Survey Corps. Fortuna was the site of the base map plant and during this time approximately sixteen million maps of Australian Territories in the South West Pacific area were produced for use by the Allied Services. Fortuna was purchased in 1951 by the Commonwealth Government and until 1970 the Survey Corps and Regiment became part of community life in the district. This event to grant the Regiment Freedom of Entry took place at the Queen Elizabeth Oval on Sunday 14th June, 1970.Booklet outlining the celebrations commemorating the Army Survey Regiment's time in Bendigo. Includes a short history of the Regiment's association with the City which spanned from 1942 - 1970 as well as the day proceedings attended by the Mayor and Councillors.fortuna house, george lansell, royal aust survey corps, queen elizabeth oval, mayor jeffrey -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car), Kodak
Willys M.T.S. Section car 50 with receiver only, circa 1942Photo: Clare Brownpolice vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; willys car -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car), Kodak
1940 Mercury Wireless Patrol car and Ford Tudor circa 1942police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; ford mercury car; ford tudor car -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - PERISCOPE, TANK, C.1942
Believed to have come from a Sherman Tank, c. WWII.Main frame is rectangular, painted jungle green. Bottom viewer is metal with glass window. Top viewer is made of bakelite with glass window. On the rear viewer side are 2 dials and a brass ?? that adjust elevation and deflection. The rear panel has a large ?? knob.The side has a plaque "PERISCOPE M4 - MINNEAPOLIS - HONEYWELL REGULATOR COMPANY. No 54340 1942 USA"wwii, sherman tank, periscope -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING WW2, C.1942
Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Black & white newspaper cutting showing a march of Service women through a city street.Front bottom R corner: “1942” Rear: “Aunty Gert, First Governor of New Guinea” military history, documents - newspapers -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Rule, Scale, E. ESDAILE & SONS, 1942
A scale rule used by artillery units to measure distance between map co-ordinates on the 1 to 25,000 scale military map series. The rule is accurately machined from flat stainless steel strip and is stamped with Imperial measurements (thousands of yards) and metric measurements (thousands of metres).The rule is stamped with the following: "SCALE, ARTY, No 2, MKI, E.ESDAILE & SONS, D^D, 1942"artillery, rule, scale, imperial, metric, distance, world war 2, ww2, -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Gaiter, Patt. '37 W.E, Gaiter, 1942
Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant). Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Gaiter webbing, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Hand-written name ("W. A. HARRISON") and service number (VX41478) JJ 1942 size 2 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Case for Dial Sight, 1942
Leather case for Dial Sight for 15 pounder field gun (Case only; Dial sight not present) D^D CASE NO. 107 (AUST) NO. ... DIAL SIGHT (No. obscured by scratch in leather) F.S. 1942 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Technical, War Office, by Command of the Army Council, 1942 reprinted
Former possession of local ex serviceman, sergeant. Soft covered card, fawn coloured book, red printing on cover, English coat of arms, lion and unicorn, black and white illustrations. 3 holes at spine with 2 staples in between."B" Coy HQ 16 BNVDC 13 Oct 1942 C. J. MILLER SGT -
Camberwell Historical Society
Ceremonial object - Trophy, Auburn Football Club Vic Hocking Trophy, 1942
1 large silver cupInscription: 'Auburn F.C. Club, Vic Hocking Trophy, Best Placed Player, A Downie 1942'trophy, camberwell, football, auburn, sport -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBONS WW2, Post 1945
Spare set of service ribbons relating to R J TYRER V150812. Refer Cat No 1813.5 for his service details.WWII Service Ribbons: .1) 1939-1945 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) War Medal 1939-1945 .4) Australian Service Medal ribbons, service ww2 -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Medals WWII Court Mounted Allan Howe VX61675
Replica set of war time service medals issued to Allan. E. Howe VX61675 for service with 2/21 Infantry Battalion A.I.FReplica set court mounted WWII war medals. Australian Service Medal; 1939-45 War medal; Pacific Star and 1939-45 star ww2, world war 2, court mounted medals, medal ribbon -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, Mar. 1939
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong car at the Wharf terminus. Tram has the destination of West. Has the waterfront in the background. Based on other photos possibly June 1939. See also Reg Item 7812 for a similar photograph. Maybe the same tram. See Reg Item 5830 for the print of the photograph and that it was No. 5, March 1939.trams, tramways, geelong, wharf, tram 5 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Larsen, c1938-1939
Negative of cable trams, trailer 524, at the Lonsdale St terminus, c1938-39, the line closed on 15/4/1939. In the background is Lang Arcade, J. Granger, Manufacturing Tailor and the Popular Dog Bureau and a van for Imperial Small goods. Photographer - possibly Wal Larsen based on negative size and Reg Item 5064 and on the last day of service 14/4/1939.trams, tramways, cable trams, lonsdale st, collingwood, tram 524 -
Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Document, Proclamation - Crossing the Line, mid 20th Century
Proclamation card presented to I. C. McLean and signed by all other crew members on board the RMS Remuera. The crew left Australia to join HMAS Perth and formed part of Australia's first war contingent for active service in WWII. The document is dated 15th October 1939.This document is significant as a tangible link to a former crew aboard the RMS Remuera. The card also notes that this crew formed part of Australia's first war contingent for active service for WWII. A number of servicemen who signed this card did not return from service. It represents the vital role of these men had in defending Australia. It also represents a tradition of Crossing the Line in RAN culture and has social value.Proclamation card presented to I. C. McLean and signed by all other crew members on board the RMS Remuera. The crew left Australia to join HMAS Perth and formed part of Australia's first war contingent for active service in WWII. The document is dated 15th October 1939.Hereunder are names of men who left Australia to join HMAS Perth on West Indies Station, forming Australia's first war contingent for active service. Mason, F. ... Henry (Printer), M. M. S.... (Printer's Devil), A.G.H. Foley A.B., L. H. Hughes E.R.A, M.G. Packer E.R.A, G.J. McKenzie, W.R. Birbich, R.A.A Shaw, R.de M. Baker O.D; J.N Taylor Ord Serv; R.W. Wilkinson ....; G.E Jones O.D; G.F. Bli... Ord Sea; E.E. Bird Ord Sea; V.L. Watson A.B; A.W. Newman; A.W. Graham O.D; L.P. Woolbrough; G.G. Kummins; H.W. Durham Sto II; R. McBryde Sto II; M. Gordon A.B.; F. Milner O.D; N.D. Coleman O.D; F. Norris ERA; M.J. O'Brien; E.R. Phillps Stok II; D.J. McPherson S.A; ....Liddell; L.E. Head A.B.; V.B. McGovern ERA; N. Leitch L/Sea; K.G. Stockbridge A.B.; F.W. Robinson (Master); C.H.G. John "Speed" Sto II; C.E. Ingram A.B. 64; E.V.W. Pockley Surg Lt RANR; George Christie A.B.; I.C. McLean.rms remuera, i.c. mclean, hmas perth, geelong naval and maritime museum, wwii, crossing the line wwii -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE AUSTRALIAN ALMANAC FOR 1939, 1939
The Australian Almanac for 1939, a year book of universal reference. Published by A H Massina & co pty ltd, 96 pages of information, statistics on various subjects.australia, almanac, australia - general information - 1939, sporting information, household hints. -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Military Gold Buttons x 3 : WW2, 1939-1945 circa
WW2 Royal Australian Naval buttons for dress uniform. WW2 RAN buttons. 1939-1945. 3 x gold plated military buttons. Has etchings of crown, anchor and Australian Coat of Arms with Australia underneath. Used by the RAN 1939-1945. Crown, Anchor and Coat of Arms etched into the buttons with Australia across the bottom. ww2 1939-1945, royal australian navy ww2, australian dress uniform buttons ww2 ran -
Tennis Australia
Prize cup, 1939
Silver prize cup. Inscr: 'III PRIS DUBBELSPEL HERRAR O. DAMER BASTAD 1939'. Stamped in base 'W.BOLIN/M8'. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Prize dish, 1939
Silver prize dish. Inscr: 'III PRIS DUBBELSPEL HERRAR O.DAMER, BASTAD 1939'. Base stamped: 'W.A.BOLIN..S..M8' Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Pleasant Career of a Spendthrift and his Later Reflections, 1929
This book is an autobiography of George Meudell (1860-1936). He spent about six years in Warrnambool as a young boy when his father came to Warrnambool as the Manager of the Bank of Victoria. Meudell went to the Warrnambool Common School 646. He later became well-known in Melbourne in social, economic and political affairs. He was a company promoter, stockbroker and writer and an acquaintance of most of the influential and wealthy people of the time. In 1928 Meudell wrote an article for the Royal Historical Society of Victoria Journal detailing his memories of Warrnambool and this article is now a very important piece of local social history. He was enthusiastic about the benefits of living in Warrnambool in the 1860s and 70s. Meudell’s book, ‘The Pleasant Career of a Spendthrift, was an important publication as it gave a complete account of the commercial morality of the power brokers in the financial world - those concerned with the land boom and the banks’ crash of 1886-1893. The book was so inflammatory that it was initially withdrawn from sale. This book is of considerable interest as it was written by George Meudell who lived in Warrnambool in the 1860s and 70s and played a part in Warrnambool’s history by writing about these years. The book is also of wider interest as it has some information on people connected with Warrnambool’s history, including John Archibald and Thomas Bent. The signature in the front of the book is of no known relevance to Warrnambool.This is a hard cover book of 282 pages. The cover is red with black printing and the spine is very faded. The book has a foreword and twelve chapters of text. The first page contains a signature and notes written in pencil.‘Gordon Leitch Christmas 1942’ george meudell, victoria’s land boom (19th century), history of warrnambool -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Boots Brown Leather
Pair new brown leather service boots (Arrow) P 85 1942 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Camouflage Military Training Pamphlet No 46 Part 3 Huts Camps and Installations 1944, April 1944
Soft covered booklet detailing the camouflage of camps, installations and dumps outside the effective range of enemy artillery. Restricted Supersedes the 1942 editioncamouflage, world war 2,