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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of a group of people, c.1939
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white landscape photograph of seven people gathered around the cannon in front of Amess House.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen '1939 In front of the house around the cannon'churchill island, cannon -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of two men gathering hay, c.1939
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of two men gathering hay. One stands on top of a loaded cart, the other works alongside.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen '1939 Method of gathering hay at that time'churchill island -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, W.R. Garrett, Victoria Princess Betty, 1939
Black and white photograph. Jesrsey cow standing in the Bull Paddock.On reverse, "Victoria Princess Betty 1939," and, "Photography by W.R. Garrett Phone Hawthorn 3685 No. 4173."cow, victoria princess betty, 1939, w.r. garrett, jersey cow, bull paddock, butter fat -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, W.R. Garrett, Victoria Flirt, 1939
Black and white photograph. Close up of a Jersey cow udder.On reverse, "Victoria Flirt. Burnley. 1939," and, "Photography by W.R. Garrett Phone Hawthorn 3685 No. 4172."victoria flirt, 1939, w.r. garret, cow udder, jersey cow, butter fat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, Jun. 1939
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No.29 at the Chilwell terminus with houses behind. The tram has the destination of East. Photographer unknown, but similar handwriting on the back of the other prints such as Reg Item 5850. Printed on Kodak Velox paper. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. On rear in ink "Geelong Tramways No. 29 Chilwell terminus June 1939 ex Adelaide 302."trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, tram 29 -
Clunes Museum
Badge - LAPEL BADGE, circa 1939
In celebration of Clunes, Victoria, Australia 100 years settlementLapel Badge with blue banner at top and royal blue boomerang at bottomBlue banner "1839-1939" "Centenary of Clunes" Picture on centre of man with swag and countryside sceneryclunes centenary 1939, lapel badge -
Orbost & District Historical Society
invitation, 1939
The Returned Sailors and soldiers Imperial League of Australia was formed in 1916. Annual RSSAILA Balls (originally known as the Diggers Balls) were held to raise funds for those who returned fromconflicts especially those who were not eligible for war pensions.Socially , the ‘Diggers’ Annual Ball’ accomplished a great deal in bringing Returned Servicemen together. At this time, these functions were organised by self-appointed committees and proceeds were distributed among special causes – mainly to the RSSAILA members who were experiencing hardship.A rectangular card invitation to the Diggers' Military Ball, Monday 1st May 1939. Print is in black. The card is edged in gold. It is a Double Ticket - 7/6 RSSILAmilitary-balls r.s.s.i.l.a. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne City (Boys) Band, Jan 1939
Bill Goudie is in second row from front, four from the right holding tromboneOne of a set of five photographs copied from prints brought in by Len McMurrich in 1995: Studio portrait of Port Melbourne City (Boys) Band January 1939arts and entertainment - music, port melbourne city band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: QUARTZ BLOCK MINE - L. C. STUCKEY, 1939
Documents: bundle of documents - Power of attorney 1939, handwritten notes re: farming, insurance Policy for Quartz Block Mine, Gold Mining Lease No, 8365 Castlemaine.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANSISTREETorganization, business, gold mining - legal, mccoll rankin and stansistreet, quartz block mine. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Souvenir - Coins, Australian Pennies, 1938 and 1940
These coins belonged to Wilhelm Eckels who was a wool buyer in Sydney when war broke out. He was interned in Camp 1, aged 22 years.2 Australian pennies, 1938 and 1940. Kings head on one side has been erased and "Tatura Meister 1942" (Tatura Master 1942) has been stamped or etched on it. Australian Penny on other side.as abovewilhelm eckels, woolbuyers, australian penny 1940, australian penny 1938, tatura meister -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL WW2, Post 1945
Medal issued to Hazel Irene Daphne MACLENNAN No NF465083, enlisted in the Army 4.10.1943 age 18 years, discharged on 26.4 1944 with the rank of Pte in No 114 Aust General Hospital.British War Medal 1939-45. No ribbon attached.“NF465083 H.I.D Maclennan”award, medal ww2, 114 agh -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL WW2, Post 1946
The medal belonged to William Thomas Jordan No 148669 RAAF. Enlisted 18 4 1944 age 33 years. Discharged from the RAAF on 18.7.1946 with the rank of Aircraftman ist class in 7th Central Recovery unit.Round British War medal 1939 - 45 with no ribbonOn rim, “148669 W.T.JORDAN”medals, military, history -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Helmet
Brodie British/ Australian, LT 1939 missing insert..headgear, ww2, uk army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
Badge 1939 Association / Associate Menber in shape of shieldbadge/buttons, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Ribbon Bar
Ribbon Bar 1939-45 Star and Pacific Starmedals, ww2, general -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - star, Military, 1945
Medals recognizing WW2 service. Given to local returned serviceman.Two of 2 military medals (star) 1939-1945King George V1 GRT V1australian war medals -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - star, Military, 1945
Medals recognizing WW2 service. Given to local returned serviceman.One of 2 military medals (star) 1939-1945King George V1 GRT V1australian war medals -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Medal, 1945
A.I.F. Service Medal 1939 – 1945. H.J. Oliverstawell, ww2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Medal, 1945
A.I.F. Defence Medal 1939 – 1945. W.S. Larkinstawell, ww2 -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Medal set Framed
During WWII the Batallion fought in Syria, New Guinea,Borneo and Darwin. Pte. Eric Wild D.O.B. 30/09/1909 enlisted in Windosr Vic. 27/05 1940. and served with the 16RWAR. until his discharge 27/10/1944, at which time he had been assigned to 2/2 Army Fld. Wshops. He saw service in Africa and the Pacific 16 RWAR Campaign WWII North Africa 1941, Syria, Syrian Frontier, The Litani, Sidon, Wadi Zeini, Damour, South West Pacific 1942 - 1945, Kokoda Trail, Isurava, Eora Creek, Templetons Crossing, Efogi-Menari, Ioribaiwa, Buna-Gona, Gona, Liberation of Australian New Guinea, Ramu Valley, Shaggy Ridge, Borneo, Balikpapan, WaitavoloMedal set 1939-45 star, Africa star,Pacific Star,Defence Medal,War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal 1939-45.Also patches for 16 RWAR Awarded to Wild, Eric Vincent VX 17865 2/2 Field Workshop16 rawr, wild eric vincent -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire: 8 Vols, 1848
Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library by W L Meinhardt in 1942. William (Bill) Meinhardt attended Ballarat College 1935 - 1945.Example of ongoing old collegian support of school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians.Set of eight volumes leather bound with gold patterning on spine and cover and marbled endpapers.Book plates on flyleaf: Ballarat College crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / W L Meinhardt 1942.... Book plates inside front cover: St Aidan's Clergy Trainign House Ballaratwilliam-meinhardt, ballarat-college, weatherly-library, 1942 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Water bottle, 1942
Metal container with cork stopper, coated with soft fabric material to create evaporative cooling when wetted, has an adjustable leather shoulder strap.ZL&Tt, 1942 broad arrow military insignia. (Zephyr Loom Textile were a Canadian company.water bottle -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GREAT COAT, ARMY WW2, 1942
HEWSTON, RAYMOND ERNEST, VX64672 Date of Enlistment, 19 October 1941, Age 31 Years, Date of Discharge 27 March 1946, Rank of PRIVATE, 8 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALLION. Refer Cat No 2891.4Great Coat - Khaki colour woolen fabric with attached half belt. Inside pockets and lining to sleeves - beige colour cotton fabric. Buttons - Bakelite, brown, single breasted. Australia shoulder epaulette badges. Makers label inside back below collarOn Maker's label, black pvoutow cotton fabric. " REGIMENTAL No...../ NAME/V458/MADE IN/ AUSTRALIA/ 1942/ SIZE."uniform, ww11 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Case, Leather, for Vickers Machine Gun Clinometer, 1942
Used for WWIIUsed for WWIILight brown coloured stitched leather case with rounded ends for housing a Clinometer, brass and steel, for a Vickers machine gun. The rear of the case has two short leather straps and steel buckles, attached with a metal rivet. The strap has 6 holes for attachment to the buckle. The front of the case has a steel buckle attached by a small leather strap attached by stitching. The top lid of the case is missing a leather strap.SIGHT CLINOMETER SPARE Q.F 13 & 18 PR. M. H. & Co. R.C.D. IL 1942 -
Wangaratta High School
Memorial Framed Photograph, 1942
Photograph of Neil W. ReidFlying officer Neil W. Reid died in flying accident South Africa 5th Nov 1942 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Selsey Spotted Prince, 1942
On reverse, "Selsey Spotted Prince School of Horticulture-Burnley Feb. 1942 J.L. Provan Actg. Princ."selsey spotted prince, school of horticulture, burnley, 1942, j.l. provan, acting principal, bull, bull paddock -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - IDENTITY CARD WW2, C.1942
Item in collection relating to Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Civilian issue Identity card, Form C.R.3, light khaki colour, rectangular shape, all type in black print, hand written and stamped details, date appears to be 14 APR 1942.Hand written, “4”, “87”, “4561”, “Amy Maud Ferris, Terrick Terrick, Private bag Pyramid Hill”. Stamped in purple, “BENDIGO”identity card, civilian, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DOCUMENT, NAVAL, August 1942
Item belonged to Arhur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart which took part in the operation. Refer 2134 for service details also 2135.3, 2147.Naval message typed in purple, yellowed and stained. The message is from "R.K Turner U.S Navy Commanding re the retaking of Tulagi and Gaudalcanal Islands from the Japanese. The Operation to start on August 7th 1942.documents, naval, american -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Sands & McDougall Directory of Victoria, 1942 - 1974
Hardback books entitled "Sands & McDougall's Directory of Victoria". Cover years : (.01) 1942, (.02) 1955, (.03) 1964, (.04) 1965, (.05) 1970, (.06) 1971, (.07) 1973, (.08) 1974.built environment, business and traders, local government, families, advertising, sands & mcdougall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 23/02/1942 12:00:00 AM
Black & white photograph of M&MTB tram T177, at Point Ormond terminus, 23-2-1942. On rear in ink is a caption - see Inscriptions. Reimaged 17/7/2017 both front and back. On rear in ink is 'T309 M&MTB, 'T' class No. 177 in original build at Point Ormond, 23-2-42. Ex Melb. Brunswick & Coburg Tramway's car. W.Jack Photo'trams, tramways, mmtb, t class, mbctt , tram 177