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Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Victor Edwin Splatt - ANZAC by Val Wilson, 07/02/1893o
... world war i... Splatt and his heroism during World War I.... of her great uncle Victor Splatt and his heroism during World War ...Val Wilson recounts the story of her great uncle Victor Splatt and his heroism during World War I.A recollection of the war service of a Greensborough resident.3 typed pages illustrated with photographs.splatt family, victor splatt, val wilson, val rolfs, anzac, world war i -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Edward Ernest Dunlop (Weary), The War diaries of Weary Dunlop: Java and the Burma-Thailand Railway 1942-1945, 1942-1945
... world war 2... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne War diaries of Weary Dunlop. world ...War diaries of Weary Dunlop.401 p. illus.To Faye from Dale 1989world war 2, prisoners of war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Pan books, The White rabbit, 1954_
... world war 2... in organising the Resistance in France during World War 2... World War 2 f. f. e. yeo-thomas world war 2 268 p. pbk ...Account of Wing Commander F. F. E. Yeo-Thomas' work in organising the Resistance in France during World War 2268 p. pbk.f. f. e. yeo-thomas, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, T. C. F. Prittie et al, Escape to freedom, 1954_
... world war 2... World war 2... from German camps during World war 2 world war 2 576 p. illus ...Account of escapes by Allied POWs from German camps during World war 2576 p. illus. pbkworld war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, John Castle, The Password is courage, 1956_
... world war 2... in various camps including Auschwitz. prisoner of war camps world war ...Story of Charles Coward, a British POW who carried out sabotage and resistance activities in various camps including Auschwitz.286 p. pbk.prisoner of war camps, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A. J. Evans, The Escaping club, 1957_
... world war 1... and escape from POW camps in Germany in World War 1..., imprisonment and escape from POW camps in Germany in World War 1 world ...Story of a British pilot's capture, imprisonment and escape from POW camps in Germany in World War 1191 p. pbk.world war 1, prisoner of war camps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Duncan Grinnell-Milne, An Escaper's log, 1957_
... world war 1... pilot in World War 1... and escape of a British pilot in World War 1 world war 1 192 p. pbk ...Story of the capture, imprisonment and escape of a British pilot in World War 1192 p. pbk.world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Russell Braddon, The Naked island, 1955_
... world war 2. malayan campaign... of war camps world war 2. malayan campaign 18 x 11 cm The Naked ...Account of the author's capture by the Japanese forces in Malaya in 1941, and experiences in prisoner of war camps in Kuala Lumpur, Changi and Thailand.18 x 11 cmprisoner of war camps, world war 2. malayan campaign -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ivan Chapman, Details enclosed, 1941_
... and Germany during World War 2... in Greece, Yugoslavia, Romania and Germany during World War 2 ...Account of two Australians, captured in Greece in 1941 and imprisoned in prisoner of war camps in Greece, Yugoslavia, Romania and Germany during World War 2224 p. pbkprisoners of war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Fine spirit and pluck: World War I stories from Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea, 2016_
... Fine spirit and pluck: World War I stories from Banyule...world war 1...A collection of stories of World War One from Banyule... area. yarra plenty regional library world war 1 227 p., illus ...A collection of stories of World War One from Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea.Collected by Yarra Plenty Regional Library with contributors from the local area.227 p., illus. 2 copiesyarra plenty regional library, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, H. Leonard, Lieutenant Hubert Edward Carse, 1914o
... world war 2. malayan campaign... during World War 2 using limpet mines. Compiled by Officer Cadet... Japanese ships during World War 2 using limpet mines. Compiled ...Service records of Lieutenant Hubert Edward Carse, both as officer in the R.A.N. and R.A.N.V.R; with details of his activities in the Z Special Force, which sank many Japanese ships during World War 2 using limpet mines. Compiled by Officer Cadet Harrison Leonard.This compilation made by Harrison Leonard; a student officer at Australian Defence Force Academy Canberra.Text and reproductions of service records in plastic folderworld war 2. malayan campaign, hubert edward carse -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans, 04/03/2014
... Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans...world war i...Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans...Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans... on researching World War 1 veterans. The Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, Minister ...Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans. The Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, Minister of Veterans Affairs opened the seminar and Chair of Victorian ANZAC Centenary Committee, The Hon Ted Baillieu MLA, updated attendees on plans. His theme was "Connections" prompting the need for people of the day, through family research, local people, churches and honour boards etc., to make 'Connections' to the World War 1 event of 100 years ago.Two Cd-Roms in plactic envelopes Disc a: 49 min. Disc b: 17 min.Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veteransworld war i, ted baillieu -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Scotprint, A Guide to World War II 'Invasion or Liberation': Western Europe Sept 1939 to March 1945, 1999_
... A Guide to World War II 'Invasion or Liberation': Western...world war ii... features of World War 11 Western Europe.... leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 11 Western..., cemeteries and other features of World War 11 Western Europe. world ...Notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 11 Western Europe.Double sided col. maps, with notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 11 Western Europe.world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Enlisting help: stories honour Anzacs; with Yarra Plenty Regional Library flyer advertising Discover your Anzac story program, 26/11/2014
... world war 1... and Whittlesea who served in World War 1. Includes Yarra Plenty Regional... Nillumbik, Banyule and Whittlesea who served in World War 1 ...Research by Maureen Jones about Sgt. Reginald Simms and Nurse Elizabeth Gallagher as part of Yarra Plenty Regional Library publication program about people from Nillumbik, Banyule and Whittlesea who served in World War 1. Includes Yarra Plenty Regional Library flyer about the project.Front page colour image and article and image p. 5. Small colour flyer.world war 1, maureen jones, yarra plenty regional library, reginald simms, elizabeth gallagher -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, War tales brought to life, 15/02/2015
... world war i... World War I.... of women during World War I. jane woollard world war i debra ...In March 2015 Jane Woollard (author) and Debra Lawrence (performer) presented work focussing on the lives of women during World War I.News clipping, black text, colour image.jane woollard, world war i, debra lawrence -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Les Carlyon, The Great War / by Les Carlyon, 2006_
... world war 1... World War I.... of Australian soldiers during World War I. world war 1 les carlyon ...Les Carlyon recounts stories of Australian soldiers during World War I.863 p. black & white illus.world war 1, les carlyon, western front -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Australian Army Nursing Service 1914-1918 / by Rosie Bray, 1914-1918
... world war 1... of the local nurses who enlisted for service in World War 1.... for service in World War 1. world war 1 nurses 9 p. col. & black ...In this article GHS member, Rosie Bray discusses some of the local nurses who enlisted for service in World War 1.9 p. col. & black & white illus.world war 1, nurses -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Scotprint, A Guide to the Western Front, 1999_
... world war 1... features of World War 1 Western Front.... leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 1 Western..., cemeteries and other features of World War 1 Western Front. world war ...Notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 1 Western Front.Double sided col. maps, with notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 1 Western Front.world war 1, western front -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Australia. Army. Australian Army Education Service, Salt. Vol.6 No.7, 7 June 1943, 07/06/1943
... world war ii.... army world war ii Vol. 6, No. 7 48 p., line drawings, maps ...The Army Education Journal contains information for army personnel. This edition has articles on War Service Homes, rope work and several conflict areas.48 p., line drawings, maps.Vol. 6, No. 7australia. army, world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Tickets, Mercury Press, Tattersall's War Service Funds, 1940s
... world war ii... and New Zealand. lotteries tattersall's world war ii black family ...Application form for lottery ticket in Tattersall's War Service Funds cash consultation. 200,000 tickets at 5/- eachA "ticket in Tatts" was one of the most popular lotteries available in Australia for many years. This "War Service Funds" sweep allocated money from its proceeds to the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. for distribution among the War Service Funds of all Australian states and New Zealand.Application form, printed in black on white paper, both sideslotteries, tattersall's, world war ii, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, North Suburban World War One Resources, Brian Membrey, 2014_
... North Suburban World War One Resources, Brian Membrey...world war i...CD of World War I resources compiled by Brian Membrey... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne CD of World War I resources ...CD of World War I resources compiled by Brian Membrey and available on Internet.1 cd-rom.world war i, brian membery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Major Anthony Beale, St Katherine's Church St Helena and World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery, 1858o
... World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery....world war 1..., St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I... and local World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery. major ...Folder contains articles on the Beale family of St Helena, St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery.2 folders of articles, text and photographs.major anthony beale, st katherines church st helena, st helena cemetery, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, A very long war: the families who waited / by Margaret Reeson, 2000_
... world war 2... in the New Guinea islands during World War 2. ... of families of men missing in the New Guinea islands during World War ...This book tells the story of families of men missing in the New Guinea islands during World War 2. Paperback. 200 pages, black and white illustrations.Owner's name inside front cover.world war 2, new guinea in world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A legacy awaits in the wings, 15/04/2015
... world war 1...Watsonia's Darien Pullen has sculpted a new World War I... sculpted a new World War I memorial for Marrickville City Council ...Watsonia's Darien Pullen has sculpted a new World War I memorial for Marrickville City Council.News clipping, black text, colour image.darien pullen, meridian sculpture foundry, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Marie at peace with past, 10/06/2015
... world war 1... was born. marie johnson william henry king world war 1 News ...Marie Johnson never knew her father. Private William King died of war wounds 5 months before she was born.News clipping, black text, colour image.marie johnson, william henry king, world war 1 -
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Newspaper clipping (copy), Diamond Valley News, War vet's keen eye, 1998_
... World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won an honourable mention... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won ...World War 2 veteran Clive Cook won an honourable mention for his photography in a Department of Veterans Affairs competition.Copy of news clipping, black text and image.clive cook, artists - greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Liverpool City Council, Our Liverpool boys, 2015_
... world war i...Tells the story of World War I soldiers from the Liverpool... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Tells the story of World War I ...Tells the story of World War I soldiers from the Liverpool area in NSW. Includes photographs where available and details of military service. A commemorative publication for the centenary of World War I.32 pages, illus.liverpool nsw, world war i -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, The Age 15 August 1995: Souvenir to mark the 50th anniversary of an end to hostilities in the Pacific, 15/08/1995
... world war ii...) commemorates the 50th anniversary of Peace in the Pacific in World War... in the Pacific in World War II. world war ii 4 pages, colour images ...This souvenir issue of The Age (August 29 1995) commemorates the 50th anniversary of Peace in the Pacific in World War II.4 pages, colour images and black text.world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News 1995. Commemorating the end of World War II, 1995_
... Diamond Valley News 1995. Commemorating the end of World...world war ii... the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers... News, (1995) commemorates the end of World War II. The issue ...This issue of the Diamond Valley News, (1995) commemorates the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers 1945-1995" and contains stories of war experiences by local people.16 pages, black and white images and black text. 2 copies.world war ii, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Dennis Ward, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 Honour Roll, 1914-1918
... world war 1... served in World War I. (Photo taken in 2014)... honours those local men who served in World War I. (Photo taken ...Greensborough Primary School Honour Board in situ in the original school building. This board honours those local men who served in World War I. (Photo taken in 2014)Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough primary school, world war 1