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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
... world war one... including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two... including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two ...British 1907 pattern bayonet and .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to the armies of many Commonwealth countries including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and Korean War (1950-1953). In Australia it was replaced by the 7.62mm Self-loading rifle (SLR) in 1960.British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather scabbard with metal fittings. XOA and L 43 under 1907 with Slazenger on handleworld war one, weapon, bayonet, british, lee enfield -
Werribee RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, glass plate, Australians of to the trenches, early to mid 20th century
... world war one...This photo was taken somewhere in Europe during World War I... This photo was taken somewhere in Europe during World War I. It shows ...This photo was taken somewhere in Europe during World War I. It shows some of the equipment the soldiers had to carry and wear into battle. You will also notice that not all soldiers were not issued with metal helmet to protect them. The conditions that they had to survive under can be seen.Photograph,glass plate. It depicts two miliary scenes from World World I. Skillfully amagulmated on the one negative. In the top half there are soldiers on horseback with tents in the background, lower half a large group of soldiers, two trucks and a car in a trench.Printed on the top of the image. "Australians off to the trenches". On the edge "15" is written. car, world war one, military, , soldiers, trench, truck, world war i, scene, horses -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, E. Le Deley, Messines - Rue de la Pierre, c1917
... world war one..., Victoria during his overseas service during World War One. http... his overseas service during World War One. http ...Holmes Family Ascot WW1 memorabilia This card was most probably sent from Harry Holmes to a family member in Ascot, Victoria during his overseas service during World War One. http://www.army.gov.au/Our-history/History-in-Focus/The-Battle-of-Messines-1917Black and white postcard with a photographic impression of Messines - Rue de la Pierre.Unwritten postcard.chatham-holmes family collection, world war one, ascot, messines, holmes, chatham-holmes family collection, world war one, ascot, messines, holmes, postcard -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Sun-glo Knitting Book series 57
... Knitting Handicrafts - history World War II... Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns... by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting ...This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments. Several of the patterns have been given names inspired by the war, including 'Patriot' (front cover) and 'On Leave' and 'On Duty' (inside back cover).SERIES 57 / 7d. / Sun-glo / Knitting Bookknitting handicrafts - history world war ii, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, world war ii -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Warden: Mr. S.J. Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew, 1939-1945
... second world war — air raid precautions... (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens... in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Small blue covered certificate identifying Mr. S. Gare, 5 Bowen Street Kew as an Air Raid Warden.arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Australian War Memorial. Treasures from a Century of Collecting, 2012
... Second World War... of Vietnam, from two world wars to peacekeeping operations... to the jungles of Vietnam, from two world wars to peacekeeping operations ...Tells the story of one of the most significant military history collections in the world. Covers Gallipoli to the jungles of Vietnam, from two world wars to peacekeeping operations and current conflicts. Written by Nola Anderson.Book: Dark mustard hard cover book with title done in white print on front; side has title, author and Australian War Memorial emblem. Dust cover is white thick card with title and author printed in white on a back drop of the memorial plaque and poppies. Side has same background and same print as on book; back cover has 3 paragraphs of writing in white, Australian War Memorial emblem. 612 pages.australian war memorial, second world war, war in the pacific, korea, vietnam, australia's peacekeeping commitments, conflict in the middle east -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir Guidebook, Aleppo and its Environs
... world war 2... in Syria during World War 2. The book inner cover is marked "To Val... mornington-peninsula souvenir ww2 world war 2 syria aleppo blundell ...A pocket size booklet with a series of articles about Aleppo, Syria. This booklet was sent to an Australian family by a local citizen befriended by an Australia soldier serving in Syria during World War 2. The book inner cover is marked "To Val with best wishes from Bert?? Aleppo 1-2-47". The Foreword explains that during the period 1943-44 large numbers of servicemen were visiting the area hence the need for this document.printed title "Aleppo and its Environs"souvenir, ww2, world war 2, syria, aleppo, blundell -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir Handkerchief
... world war 2... Louis Blundell, a 2nd AIF serviceman in Syria during World War 2... mornington-peninsula souvenir ww2 world war 2 handkerchief syria ...Cloth handkerchief sent to family in Australia by Noel Louis Blundell, a 2nd AIF serviceman in Syria during World War 2. The handkerchief is maroon in colour and made from a square piece of silk-like cloth. The edges of the cloth have been cut in decorative pattern. The cloth has been decorated with a paint like material on one side which is gold in colour and contains some golden glitter particles.The handkerchief is inscribed around the perimeter with the following words "MEMORY OF SYRIA" and "SOUVENIR D'SYRIE". In one corner of the square there is a bird (dove?) holding a flag as it is flying over another inscription "SOUVENIR D'SYRIE". Above the flag are 17 stars. The flag is of unknown origin at this stage. souvenir, ww2, world war 2, handkerchief, syria, blundell, noel blundell -
Mont De Lancey
Book, J D Publishing, The Shire of Lilydale and its Military Heritage: Volume Three, 2001
... Second World War... and its Military heritage - Volume Three - The Second World War... and Fred Hunter. Second World War Lilydale history Lilydale ...This collection of Lilydale's military heritage covers The Second World War: The war in Europe and the Middle East. It has sections on - Between the wars: The Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939, Local Militia Forces (1918 - 1939), The Coming of the War. It details The Homefront, Patriotic Welfare, Our Service Personnel, V.E. Day, and Locals in Australian Military History.A large yellow paperback book titled: The Shire of Lilydale and its Military heritage - Volume Three - The Second World War: The war in Europe & the Middle East. It has English and Australian crossed flags underneath the title at the top, with a black and white photograph of a soldier embracing his mother. Inside are black and white photographs of significant people, advertisements, militia facts and stories as well as a bibliography and index at the back. Pp. 339.non-fictionThis collection of Lilydale's military heritage covers The Second World War: The war in Europe and the Middle East. It has sections on - Between the wars: The Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939, Local Militia Forces (1918 - 1939), The Coming of the War. It details The Homefront, Patriotic Welfare, Our Service Personnel, V.E. Day, and Locals in Australian Military History.second world war, lilydale history, lilydale military history, military heritage -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Exemption from Service in the Defence Force, Herbert Vivian, 11/06/1942
... World War II... World War II to protect certain occupations. See this article... in the military were made during World War II to protect certain ...Exemptions from serving in the military were made during World War II to protect certain occupations. See this article from the Australian War Museum: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/homefront/reserved_occupations#:~:text=In%20March%201942%20the%20list,for%20any%20change%20of%20employment.Certificate of Exemption from Service in the defence force. Granted to Herbert L. Vivian, as he was employed in a reserved occupation, as a fireman. Printed form, details typed in.world war ii, second world war, exemption certificate, reserved occupation, vivian family records -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image - Private James W. Connor, c1914 - 1918
... first world war... - September 1915) First World War, 1914-1918 Date of Embarkation: 19... 1914 - September 1915) First World War, 1914-1918 Date ...Connor, James Wilfred Service number: 1636 Rank: Private 6 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 9 Reinforcements (December 1914 - September 1915) First World War, 1914-1918 Date of Embarkation: 19 February 1915, Melbourne Ship Embarked on: HMAT Runic A54first world war, world war one, wwi, australian imperial force, aif, soldiers, men, el dorado, eldorado -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Specialty Knitting Book no. 132
... Handicrafts - history Knitting World War II... during World War II and contains both service and civilian.... It was produced during World War II and contains both service and civilian ...This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains patterns of knitted garments for men. It was owned by Billie Rech, the aunt of the donor, who was a great knitter. It was produced during World War II and contains both service and civilian patterns, including a pattern for an amputation cover for either an arm or leg.Front cover of Patons and Baldwins Specialty Knitting Book no. 132. Contains WWII patterns. Back cover of Patons and Baldwins Specialty Knitting Book no. 132. Contains WWII patterns.PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting Book / No. 132 / 6 1/2D.handicrafts - history knitting world war ii, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting, world war ii -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43, Local Newspaper Dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43 - Landings In France - On The Beaches Of Normandy
... world war 2...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Special... reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 43 Local ...Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 43Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 dated 7/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 43Local Newspaper dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43 Landings In France - On The Beaches Of Normandylandings in france - on the beaches of normandy, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Government Printer, An Outline of Repatriation
... world war 2...Printed for Australian Infantry personnel during World War... for Australian Infantry personnel during World War 2 to help ...Printed for Australian Infantry personnel during World War 2 to help with repatriation on return to AustraliaUsed by World War 2 service personnel to assist with repatriation on return from active service to Australia.A booklet coloured khaki with a cover made from light cardboard and 64 pages made from paper.On the front Cover from top to bottom: Commonwealth of Australia; Repatriation Commission; AN OUTLINE OF REPATRIATION; (Republished September, 1943, to conform to the amended Acts and Regulation, Revised January, 1941); (Issued by the Repatriation Commission for the information and guidance of members of the Fighting Services of the war which commenced on 3rd September, 1939); Melbourne; By Authority: H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne T.1034/12.43-C.454/45 See images for content on front and rear covers.commonwealth of australia, repatriation commission, world war 2, ww2, repatriation, aif, australian infantry forces, melbourne, government printer, navy, army, air force -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine - Commemorative Magazine, State of Victoria, Victory in the Pacific, 15/08/2020
... world war 2... to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2.... of the end of World War 2. victory in the pacific VP day world war 2 ...A magazine published by the Victorian State Government to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2.24p., illus., some col.victory in the pacific, vp day, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Journal, State Library of Victoria, Victoria and the Great War: Special issue of the La Trobe Journal No. 96 September 2015, 2015_09
... world war 1...Contributions on the history of World War 1 on previously... of World War 1 on previously unresearched areas, most relevant ...Contributions on the history of World War 1 on previously unresearched areas, most relevant to Melbourne and Victoria.Paperback. 224 p., black and white and colour illustrationsworld war 1 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Booklet - Manual, Air Raid Precautions: Manual of General Training, 1939
... World War II... Defence upon the outbreak of World War II.... Emergency Council for Civil Defence upon the outbreak of World War ...From introduction: 'a condensed summary of the contents of numerous handbooks which have been issued in relation to the protection of the general public and the precautions which should be taken against the effects of an air raid. It has been prepared so that, for reference purposes, trainees may have the main points of all the various phases of this complex subject embraced in one small volume.' Contains chapters on types of bombs, poison war gases and other poisonous substances, protective clothing, preparation of a refuge room, first aid, nursing of gassed patients, decontamination.Grey paperboard cover, 64pp, bound with staples and red bookbinding tape.non-fictionFrom introduction: 'a condensed summary of the contents of numerous handbooks which have been issued in relation to the protection of the general public and the precautions which should be taken against the effects of an air raid. It has been prepared so that, for reference purposes, trainees may have the main points of all the various phases of this complex subject embraced in one small volume.' Contains chapters on types of bombs, poison war gases and other poisonous substances, protective clothing, preparation of a refuge room, first aid, nursing of gassed patients, decontamination.wwii, world war ii, air raid precautions -
Hume City Civic Collection
Music Book, The Rose of No Man's Land
... world war 1... during World War 1.... during World War 1. music red cross world war 1 george evans ...Words and music of popular song about Red Cross Nurses during World War 1.Music book, yellow background with Red Cross Nurse holding vase of flowers on front cover. Three loose pages. 407 $1 written in pencil on front. In fragile condition.front "The/Rose of No Man's Land/ words by..."music, red cross, world war 1, george evans collection -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Tool - Entrenching tool
... World War One...World War One vintage personal entrenching tool carried... melbourne World War One vintage personal entrenching tool carried ...World War One vintage personal entrenching tool carried by a soldier. Probable German issue.Metal entrenching tool with spade end and pick end, wooden handle.world war one, wwi, german, trench -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - T.O.NO.00-45-1 Interchangeability and Cross Reference Charts Listing Original and Substitute Parts for Airplanes: Accessories for Airplanes- Engines, Accessories for airplanes- engines interchangeability cross reference charts
... World War Two...published February 1945 during the Second World War... War. Created for use by the Army Air Force World War Two ...published February 1945 during the Second World War. Created for use by the Army Air Forceworld war two, airplane parts, engine parts, parts interchangeability, american aircraft -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment, Outfit First Aid Individual, 1939-1945
... australia - second world war 1939-1945... on the war front in World War 2.... front in World War 2. first aid pack australia - second world ...First Aid Tin issued to military personnel engaged on the war front in World War 2.Olive green first aid tin. On the lid in black writing is 'OUTFIT / FIRST AID / INDIVIDUAL'. On the inside of the lid written in black on a gold back ground is the 'DIRECTIONS OF USE'. Below the title is: 'BANDAGE 2 INCH Cut fingers and small wounds. / PLASTER ADHESIVE Cuts. / ANTISEPTIC PENCIL Apply to cuts and abrasions. / ANTISEPTIC JELLY Apply to burns. / TAB APC Take 2 tablets to relieve pain. / TAB ATEBRIN Directions on inside of Atebrin tin. / APERIENT PILLS 1 tablet to relieve constipation.' Remaining in the kit though not named in the list is a box of Sulphanilamide tablets with directions of use on the front. Also two used tubes of antiseptic jelly. first aid pack, australia - second world war 1939-1945 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, For King & Country, 2016
... World War One... on the World War One enlistments from Warrnambool and district. Both... and James Affleck. It contains information on the World War One ...This is the revised edition of the book, For King & Country by Ron Blair and James Affleck. It contains information on the World War One enlistments from Warrnambool and district. Both Ron Blair and James Affleck are researchers and writers of Australian military history, especially in relation to enlistment and service records of those who took part in World Wars One and Two.This book is an important one as it gives details of World War One enlistments and service records of those local people who served in this war. It is a valuable research tool for writers, researchers and descendants of those who served in the war. This is a soft cover book of 270 pages. The cover is blue with yellow lettering.The front cover has a colour photograph of the Warrnambool War Memorial and the back cover has a colour photograph of the Honour Board at Christ Church, Warrnambool. The book has Acknowledgements and Introductions, an Index, a Foreword, four Chapters and five Appendices, Honour Rolls, Poetry and Tables. There are many colour and black and white photographs and illustrations. world war one, western district military history, warrnambool war memorial, james affleck, ron blair -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Trench Art P38 Lightning Plane
... world war 2..., piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II... World War II. Trench Art is the name given to objects ...The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single seated, piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Trench Art is the name given to objects manufactured by both soldiers and civilians from shell casings, bullets, shrapnel and miscellaneous battlefield debris, and is predominantly associated with World War I (1914 – 18)Brass shell castings in form of P38 Lockheed lightning planeNiltrench art, plane, p38, lightning plane, world war 2 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Skirt
... World War 2... of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British... of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British ...This skirt is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.Grey slim line with side 5 press studs and 2 hook and eyes "L Danson"japan ww2, occupation force, british commonwealth occupational forces, ww2, world war 2, world war two, wwii, second world war, nurse, military, heidelberg military hospital, vfx151507, sister danson -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Tie, Nurses
... world war two... of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British... of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British ...This tie is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.This tie holds historic and representative significance, as a piece of standard military uniform that would have been worn by a nurse in the second military district of the occupational forces, presumably in Japan shortly after WW2. Brown synthetic fabric tie (formerly tied in simple Windsor knot) with peach lining. military, uniform, tie, nurse, second military district, occupational forces, ww2, wwii, world war two, world war 2, second world war, vfx151507, sister danson -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image - Sister Helen Eliza Milne, c1914 - 1918
... world war one... Places: Carlton, Springvale First World War, 1914-18... Service Places: Carlton, Springvale First World War, 1914-18 world ...Milne, Helen Eliza Ranks Held: Sister, Staff Nurse DOB: 1888 Birth Place: Carlton, Victoria, Australia DOD: 19 April 1961 Final Rank: Sister Unit: Australian Army Nursing Service Places: Carlton, Springvale First World War, 1914-18world war one, first world war, wwi, australian army nursing service, nurses, sisters, nursing, care, women, el dorado, eldorado -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Active Service; with Australia in the Middle East, 1941_
... world war ii...), serving in the Middle East during World War II... Imperial Force (AIF), serving in the Middle East during World War ...Tells the story of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF), serving in the Middle East during World War II129p., Illus. (some col.), maps. Hard cover. australian imperial force, australian army, middle east, world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Recollections, by Rosalie Bray, 2000c
... world war 2...Rosalie Bray's recollections of the declaration of World... of the declaration of World War 2 and her father's enlistment and death ...Rosalie Bray's recollections of the declaration of World War 2 and her father's enlistment and death in the Middle East.1 p. photocopytom thrupp, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Sun News Pictorial, The Sun News-Pictorial: "War ends in Europe" edition May 8, 1945, 08/05/1945
... world war 2... to commemorate the end of World War 2 in Europe, 1945.... News-Pictorial to commemorate the end of World War 2 in Europe ...Copy of Special edition of The Sun News-Pictorial to commemorate the end of World War 2 in Europe, 1945.Facsimile copy of Newspaper, 16 pages, illus.world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Headline Book Publishing, Boy soldiers of the Great War / Richard van Emden, 2005_
... world war 1...This book tells the story of underage soldiers during World... of underage soldiers during World War 1. Includes stories ...This book tells the story of underage soldiers during World War 1. Includes stories of Australian soldiers.340 pages, illus. Hard cover.world war 1, boy soldiers