This coat would have been part of a St Johns Brigade ambulance uniform. The buttons were made by A J Parkes, who manufactured buttons for the Australian Defence force. A J Parkes began manufacturing plastic injection moulded buttons from the early 1980's which suggests that the coat would have been made and worn during the late 20th century.This item is representative of a particular piece of uniform that would have been worn by a member of the St Johns Ambulance Brigade. It has historic significance as an item dating to the late 20th century which may have been used in the service of wounded military personnel. It also has some areas of staining which could have been coused by contact with blood. This could potentially be useful for scientific research purposes.Off white knee length coat with long sleeves. There is an epoulette on each shoulder and pointed collars. There is a deep waist pocket on either side of the coat. There is one silver plastic button at the top of each pocket. These have the St John Ambulance symbol on the front, which consists of an eight pointed cross, with two very small lions and two very small unicorns nestled in the corners of the cross. These motifs are surrounded by the words "THE ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE". The epoulettes are fastened with one identical button each. Underneath each epoulette there is also a clear plastic button attached the shoulder seam. Each sleeve has a 36mm long cuff which is fastened with one St John Ambulance Brigade button each. There are 10 clear plastic buttons that fasten the entire front of the coat. The back has two pleats commencing near the nape of the neck. The back of the collar on the interior seam has a label which has been cut and shows only a small amount of detail. Printed in faded blue on the label is: "E.R. TIMMINS".military, coat, st johns brigade, uniform, ambulance, st johns brigade ambulance, st johns

This lanyard was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. Matthew was their forward scout, as well as a marksman, which you need to qualify for every year.As an item that belonged to Matthew Calvitto, a local Woodend veteran who received battle honours for his service in Timor, this lanyard has social and historic significance. The provenance of the item is know as it was donated by family members. The item is also represenantive of a type of military lanyard that was issued to Army personnel during the late 20th century. The item is also in good condition. Yellow and brown patterned lanyard. There is a loop at one end which is tied with a large knot, at approximately one third of the length of the item. Another small loop at the other end which is tied with a smaller knot. matthew calvitto, calvitto, woodend rsl, woodend, 56th battalion army reserve unit, 6th royal australian army regiment, d company, timor, forward scout, marksman

This photograph shows Gladys Marriott, aged 15, in the potato fields of her father's property in Moorabbin. Her cousin Graeme (centre) and younger brother Alfred (right) are with her. Moorabbin is a suburb in the City of Kingston that was originally established as a rural market gardening communityThe Marriott property in Moorabbin was adjacent to a secret wartime wireless receiving station established in March 1942 in Chesterville Road, Moorabbin. The station was established on requisitioned market garden properties, and soon housed WRAN (Women's Royal Australian Navy) personnel and up to 35 US Navy servicemen. The Navy personnel intercepted Japanese coded communications and then despatched these by motorbike messenger to Queens Road, St Kilda where the Directorate of Naval Communications and the code-breaking unit called FRUMEL (Fleet Radio Unit - Melbourne) were housed. The information intercepted by the wireless receiving station helped shape the Allied response to Japan's advances in the Pacific. Declassified defence records show that this unprepossessing station handled some of World War II's most sensitive secrets, however the local community were unaware of its significance. Gladys Marriott, working on her father's property, would regularly take the family's cows to graze in the fields adjoining the station with no concept of what the Navy personnel were doing. Black and white photograph of a young woman and two small boys standing around a wooden crate filled with potatoes. They each have potatoes in their hands. They are standing in a field. Handwritten in red ink: A 601 / 72% Handwritten in black ink: CHAP 6. Handwritten in black ink: GLADYS STOTT (MARIOTT) / DURING WAR YEARS / With Spybase Storymarket garden, children, farming, local production, world war ii, wireless receiving station, moorabbin

This image shows motorbike despatch riders who were tasked with transporting intercepted Japanese communications from the wartime wireless receiving station established in Chesterville Road, Moorabbin to Queens Road, St Kilda where the Directorate of Naval Communications and the code-breaking unit called FRUMEL (Fleet Radio Unit - Melbourne) were housed. The despatch riders would travel every two hours, all day and night. The wireless receiving station was established in Moorabbin because it was considered an area free of significant electrical interference and was not too far afield from the Melbourne headquarters in Queens Road. Moorabbin was originally established as a rural market gardening community.A secret wartime wireless receiving station was established in March 1942 in Chesterville Road, Moorabbin. The station was established on requisitioned market garden properties, and soon housed WRAN (Women's Royal Australian Navy) personnel and up to 35 US Navy servicemen. The Navy personnel intercepted Japanese coded communications and then despatched these by motorbike riders to Queens Road, St Kilda where the Directorate of Naval Communications and the code-breaking unit called FRUMEL (Fleet Radio Unit - Melbourne) were housed. The information intercepted by the wireless receiving station helped shape the Allied response to Japan's advances in the Pacific. Declassified defence records show that this unprepossessing station handled some of World War II's most sensitive secrets, and the despatch riders were a familiar sight in the Moorabbin area, though few were aware of their purpose. Black and white image of three men in uniform sitting astride three motorcycles in front of cars and buildings. The rider on the right is Jack Barker a local resident. Handwritten in red ink: A 602 / 90% Handwritten in blue ink: SW / 950301111 Handwritten in grey pencil: A 34 CHAP 6 / Spy basemoorabbin, despatch riders, wireless receiving station, world war ii, frumel (fleet radio unit - melbourne)

This list of medical specialists in 1992 with instructions on the way it is to be used was made available to Legatees to assist them to help widows and their families if in need of specialist attention. Many of these specialists were making their time available at little or no cost to Legacy.The specialists listed, although not necessarily legatees, or returned service personnel gave their time and income up as a charitable gesture to assist in the work of Legacy. White A4 paper, black type about medical specialists who may help Legacy when necessary.Signed by T.G. Butcher, chairman pensions Committee. Last page in black ink F/S LI- G.J. Welsh.legatee, register

A draft report from the Planning and Review Committee about Legacy's operation in the short term. This item is a draft copy of the original and was subject for discussion and or alteration as need be, for the future direction/focus of Melbourne Legacy, over the next 3-5 years. There were twelve factors under consideration, 3a-3l.At this point of time Legacy members were recruited from ex WW1 & WW11 service personnel. This draft raises the idea of recruiting other community members, as members of legacy (3e).White paper with black type of a report from the review committee. Penciled initials A.T.H., penciled date 16/3/93. Final paragraph has 'R C Allison' handwritten next to it.planning, review committee

This poster was probably printed on a Legacy outing to Sovereign Hill, in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The poster is printed in good humour. Mr. Hugh Caffrey was a Legatee.Legacy organised many outings for legatees and their families, also widows and families of deceased ex service personnel.White paper poster with black print.comradeship, legatee

Photos during Badge Week in September 2004. Various badge sellers around Melbourne, some of them in Navy uniforms or school uniforms and one photo includes President George MacKenzie. The sailor is from HMAS Cerberus.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2004.Colour photo x 4 of various badge sellers in Badge week.Printed on the back "

Photos during Badge Week in September 2005. Various badge sellers around Melbourne, one of them in a Navy uniform from HMAS Cerberus. Also the public relations officer from Melbourne Legacy, Carmel McConnell.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2005.Colour photo x 3 of various badge seller in Badge week.Printed on the back "

Photos during Badge Week in September 2005. A badge seller from each of the defence forces outside Victoria Barracks on St Kilda Road for Badge Week in 2005.A record of defence forces participating in fundraising for the Legacy Appeal, believed to be 2005. Colour photo x 4 of three badge sellers (one from each of the defence forces) in Badge week.Printed on the back "

A photo of a member of the Airforce selling badges in Swanston Street as part of Legacy Week fundraising.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo of a member of the Airforce selling badges on Swanston Street.adf personnel, legacy week

Two photos of a Legacy Week stall run by widows outside Legacy House in Swanston Street as part of Legacy Week fundraising.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo x 4 of a widows' stall outside Legacy House.adf personnel, legacy week

Index, ill, maps, p.193.non-fictionWell illustrated history of activities of Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1947. Includes list of expeditions and personnel.antarctica - discovery and exploration, scientific expeditions - australia

From 1965-1972, Thailand sent 37,644 military personnel to South Vietnam as part of the Free World Military Assistance Forces fighting therevietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, free world military assistance forces, thai soldiers

A black and white photograph of "Following confiscation, by Vietnamese Forces, of a number of fishing boats, their owners and their catch, members of Normie's APC Troop enjoy an evening meal of fresh prawns and seafood". photograph, normie rowe, armoured personnel carrier, gibbons collection catalogue, cpl normie rowe, vietnamese forces, fishing boats

A black and white photograph of An armoured Engineer D8 bulldozer 'Miss Fit' involved in land and mine clearing operations up to the foothills of the Long Hai Mountains supported by Centurian Tanks and APCs out of Firebase Thrust photograph, centurion tank, armoured personnel carrier, long hai hills, firebase thrust, gibbons collection catalogue, d8 bulldozer, long hai mountains, "miss fit"

A black and white photograph of APCs and Centurian Tanks from 1st Armoured Regt Harbouring Up in their night location during Operation Matilda in 3 Corps area of South Vietnam photograph, centurion tank, armoured personnel carrier, 1st armoured regiment, operation matilda, gibbons collection catalogue, 3 corps, south vietnam

A black and white photograph of RAR APCs fully loaded with infantry diggers of 3 Troop, 3 Sqn are held up in heavily timberd country in Phuoc Tuy Province circa 1969. photograph, gibbons collection catalogue, phuoc tuy province, armoured personnel carrier, 3 sqn, royal australian regiment, 3 troop, diggers

A black and white photograph of seven diggers sit atop an APC with the APC driver in position.photograph, gibbons collection catalogue, armoured personnel carrier, diggers

A black and white photograph of an APC of A Sqn, 3rd Cavalry Regt in close country northwest of Nui Dat photograph, armoured personnel carrier, a sqn, 3rd cavalry regiment, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue

Index, ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionThe story of the railway personnel and success of the railway system in WA in ensuring the effective movement of troops and supplies during World War 2.world war, 1939-1945 -- transportation -- australia -- western australia, railroads -- australia -- western australia -- history

Australian Defence Industries (ADI) - Rhino Club Information Pack for Quality Recommitment Day & Family Day held 22 May 1992. A morale Day for staff.adi history, adi personnel and family day

These detachable collars are most likely Australian Army issue from the World War Two era (1939-1945). They are made to be used with a khaki shirt. These collars have no known local provenance but are retained as examples of the detachable collars used by Australian Army personnel in the early to mid 20th century. These three men’s collars are made of cotton and are khaki in colour. They have three button holes on the straight neck edge, one at each end and one in the middle. australian army uniforms, warrnambool, history of warrnambool

Australian Defence Industries (ADI) - Nine newsletters Nov 1986 to May 1990. Newsletters include social club events, Mager's report, etc. Typed newsletter double sided with B&W photos.adi history, adi personnel newsletters

Stand Easy - After the Defeat of Japan 1945; Green hardcover with light green text and picture of soldier. The spine also has light green text of title. The inside front and back covers have green art geometric patterns. Illustrations, photographs, cartoons: 208 pages non-fiction A collection of personal stories which extended from the collection of Khaki and Green. The service numbers have been used to identify those who have contributed to the content.blamey, nerve war, medical evacuation, 2nd australian corps, surrender of japan, bougainville, borneo, 5th australian division, 6th australian division, 7th australian division, 9th australian division, tarakan, military - history, warfare

Black bound book with silver writing on spine. Dust jacket has collage of photographs on front, spine is black with white writing on it.non-fiction'Mercy trains - Australian Army Ambulance trains during World War II recounts the hitherto untold story of trains provided by Australia's State railway departments to convey the tens of thousands of the armed force's sick and wounded needing transportation across the continent. Conceived as large-scale ambulances to evacuate battle casualties suffered on Australian soil in the event of a landing by enemy forces, their role changed when Australia was spared the trauma of invasion. Instead, the trains becam mobile hospitals: their task to convey invalids from all allied (and enemy) forces to medical centres throughout the nation. One major assignment was to bring south from Queensland casualties evacuated from the battlefields of Papua-New Guinea, whose numbers reached crisis proportions at the close of 1942 and into early 1943. The trains were operated by United States Army personnel for twelve months, one in New South Wales and one in Queensland. Author Jim Harvey spent three years searching through Army (both Australian and U.S.) and railway department files and what he found was a story of demanding military, a penny-pinching government prepared to endanger the lives of train staff rather than permit necessary improvements, some railway operating problems, fires, more than a fair share of floods, a bombing attack, examples of a generosity from caring local communities, a dexicated staff of doctors, nurses, medical orderlies and cooks, supported at all times by sympathetic railwayment of all grades.' [from inside front dust jacked]australian nurses, world war two, wwii, ww2, papua new guinea, pacific theatre, homefront, australia