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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, Aug. 1941
Yields information about the north end of the Wendouree Parade tram line and the view toward the Lake in August 1941, the section where the BTM operates now.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 28 north bound in Wendouree Parade August 1941 leaving the gardens area. The north end or St Aidans Drive gate pillar is on the left hand side along with a canon. The tram is proceeding to Victoria St. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "Ballarat No. 28 at Gardens"trams, tramways, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, tram 28 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPERS WW2, Evening Bulletin - Honolulu Star, HONOLULU STAR - BULLETIN, Original: 7.12.1941
Part of WILLIAM HOLMES Collection. Refer Cat No 2548.2P for his service details. Facsimile copies of Honolulu Star - Bulletin produced detailing events around Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour & its aftermath. Broadsheet newspaper dated Sunday December 7 1941. Headlines detail the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. NB: Facsimile copies of 1st Extra, 2nd Extra, 3rd Extra.documents - newspapers, military history - airforce -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges
Assorted badges including AWAS 1941 - 47; ACF 1940; 1919 RSL badge; Sunshine RSL 1982; Returned Servicemens Club Ringwood and Women of Australia badge 1940 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazines, Various
Pale green soft covered magazine with red and black ink. 56 pages including advertisements. 1. Fourth Term, 1907. Included an article on Cornish Mining. 2. 1946 3. 1945 4. 1949 5. 1950 6. 1951 7. 1944 8. 1942 9. 1941 10. 1960 - School Council, Members of staff, Editorial, Principal's Page, Literary Society, That First Day, Prominent Personalities, Conferring of Diplomas, The Begonia Parade, Efficient Reading?, The Sporting Pages, Enter the Modern, Tradition, The Ceremony, Roll Call - List of Students' 11. 1939 12. 1909 13. 1908 ballarat school of mines, robert norton, c. t. tay, n. delosa, bill boggs, alan bethune, janis erdmanis, alan rock, peter agrums, gail trewanack, tony white, norm nash, graeme "curly" williams, chong thung "jack" tay, noel whitcher, malcolm peel, k. blee, roberta pittard, margaret timmins, i. menner, r. nicholson, g. titheridge, g. johnson, p. agrums, d. pope, r. wollermann, g. hall, g. hart, n. nugent, a. bethune, k. penna, s. white, t. white, j. pollock, k. rogers, l. campbell, n. bromley, t. scanlon, j. davis, j. miller, k. kirton, b. hickey, w. moore, m. mckinnon, i. weir, r. coutts, g. thurling, anthony yeung, y. kwong, r. champneys, j. erdmanis, a. webb, d. taylor, j. rash, n. nash, c. tai, s. chand, t. gan, k. e. ooi, c. poh, m. mallett, l. rawlings, a. patterson, g. le couteur, m. hewitt, e. grummett, a. rock, r. miller, g. ikstrums, b. lonsdale, d. holmes, g. leishman, r. norton, t. brauer, n. whitcher, p. lockyer, lois morris, eric mcgrath, helen ross, g. cornell, i. menz, l. j. matthews, l. j. groat, o. n. hails, p. j. davis, n. l. nash, s. mason, mr and mrs barry singleton, john wolfe, brian duthie, cornish mining, j. skuja, s. rowe, a. kinnane, w. maddox, sturt street ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 20/08/1951 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 operating as the Gold Tram in 1951 and its last running day.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23, as the Gold tram on its final run to Victoria St 20-8-1951. Tram about to leave Sturt and Lydiard St. Has the Commonwealth and National Mutual buildings in the background. Taken on a wet day. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 on final day 28-8-51, tram about to leave for Victoria St on its final run. A dull and wet day" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner with the number "T22/PC" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, sturt st, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 20/08/1951 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 running a special tram to meet the Cobb and Co coach in Victoria St in August 1951.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23 and 26 at Sturt St. Prior to 23 running a special run to Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5322 and 23 and 7868.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 Gold Tram Sturt St 20-8-51" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner, but with no number written in. Has "1881" in pencil.trams, tramways, gold tram, sturt st, special trams, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 20/08/1951 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 running a special tram to meet the Cobb and Co coach in Victoria St in August 1951.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23 at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5321 and 5323 also.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. No. 26 and 30 behind. Many people on the street for attending the event. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 Gold with 26 special and 30, Victoria St terminus 3.01pm 20-8-51" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner, with no details written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, victoria st, special trams, tram 23, tram 26, tram 30 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - COLLECTION OF PHOTOS AFTER PEARL HARBOUR BOMBING, 1941
Item is part of the BCOF Association collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a compendium of ground level and aerial photos of bomb damaged Pearl Harbour. Each photo, black and white, size about 14.5 x 18.5. They are contained in a plastic folder.Typed on top of first photo is:- "Received these photos from an old shipmate on the USS QUAPAW ATF-110. Interesting as I have never seen them anywhere else. I think they are spectacular." Pearl Harbour December 7th 1941.ww2, pearl harbour, copes of photographs -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Billie Wilson on Tractor, c.1941
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph of a women driving a tractor on a muddy ground with wooden/corrugated steel buildings in the background. Catalogue number written in pencil on the reverse. 'Think it is Billie Wilson on Tractor' written in pencil on reverse. 'c.1941' written in pencil in different hand on reverse. 'Kodak Print' stamp on reverse. '6''29' stamp in blue ink on reversechurchill island, photograph -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, "AC Electric Arc Welding Plant - Transformer type", "Brass water fittings - stop, bib, globe and ferrule or main taps", "Vegetable tanned leather belting", "Rubber Conveyor and Power Transmission Belting", "Maintenance of Portable Chemical Fire Extinguishers of the Acid-Alkali and Foam Types", "Copper Tubes", "Portland Cement", 1928 - 1942
.1 - Book - 12 pages + brown covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Standards Association, "AC Electric Arc Welding Plant - Transformer type", C97-1942, July 1942. .2 - Book - 40 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard B1 - "Brass water fittings - stop, bib, globe and ferrule or main taps", B1-1928, August 1928. .3 - Book - 20 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard B4 - "Vegetable tanned leather belting", B4 - 1929, January 1929. .4 - Book - 16 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard B3 - Rubber Conveyor and Power Transmission Belting", B3 - 1929, March 1929. .5 - Book - 8 pages + green covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Standards Association, "Maintenance of Portable Chemical Fire Extinguishers of the Acid-Alkali and Foam Types", CA 18-1941, May 1941. .6 - Book - 16 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard B2 - "Copper Tubes", B2 - 1928, July 1928. .7 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard A2 - "Portland Cement", includes tests, A2-1926, December 1926. On top right hand corner has the date stamp of the "The Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd Ballarat" .2 - 3 Sep 1928 .3 - 19 Jan 1929 .4 - 3 Apr 1929 .5 - SEC Stamp - ? 1941 .6 - 20 July 1928 .7 - 17 Apr 1934trams, tramways, power station, standards, materials -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Victorian Railways, Kinnane First Aid Certificate1951, 1951
David Kinnane was the leader of a Victorian Railways First Aid team that won many state and interstate competitions. Other members of the team were: Geoffrey Storey and Joe Deveson. The Victorian Railways used to hold first aid competitions with groups of men competing in teams.Signatures: David J Kinnane; W Blackburn VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - AMBULANCE ORGANISATION - Certificate of Proficiency This is to certify that David J Kinnane has passed his 10th year examination in the First Aid to the injured. Melbourne 1951 W Blackburn - Ambulance Officerdavid kinnane, first aid, victorian railways, 1938, rupert m downes, rpert downes, v. e. southwood, st john ambulance association -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra Ithaca, c 1938-1941
The photograph is of a music ensemble from the Greek island of Ithaca, taken sometime between 1938 - 1941. Mandolin and guitar music and cantades singing was popular with the people of Ithaca and across the Ionian Islands. The preference for this style of music and song was a result of the influence of the Venetian rule of the Ionian islands for almost 300 years. The uniforms of the young men photographed suggest they may have been members of the National Youth Organization established in Greece during the years of the Metaxas dictatorship (1936–1941) with the stated goals of helping the youth in the productive spending of their free time and cultivating their national values and cooperative spirit. Membership was made compulsory, for all young people, despite the views of families. A range of coercive tactics were used for those who were reluctant to join. The youth movement disintegrated after the regime’s ending in April 1941. Many of its members joined the Greek resistance movement. Despite the regime being a right wing dictatorship, Metaxas refusal to submit to imperialist and fascist Italy resulted in Greece entering WWII on the side of allies. Many Ithacans who settled in Australia brought with them their instruments and their love of cantades and the Ionian style of music. At family gatherings and celebrations they would play their mandolins and guitars and sing their beloved cantades.A black and white photograph in postcard format of sixteen young men, members of a mandolin and guitar orchestra. They are all dressed in dark trousers and shirts with light ties. The Ithacan Historical Society has been stamped on the back. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Time table of all night tram and bus services", July 1941
Document titled "Time table of all night tram and bus services" dated July 1941 lists the routes and times trams or buses left the suburban terminus and passed either Franklin and Swanston St or Princes Bridge. Gives fares, through routing. Signed S M Richardson Manager.Demonstrates a 1941 all night services timetable brought about by restrictions in the sale of petrol due to the Second World War and the need to transport workers to factories.Paper sheet off white paper, printed in black ink.tickets, all night services, world war 2, timetables, fares -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CENTENARY COLLECTION: MUSIC AND WORDS: TO ''SONG OF BENDIGO'' (CENTENARY SONG - 1951), 30/10/1950
Music and words to ''Song of Bendigo'' (Centenary Song - 1951) Three verses and Chorus. Music by Miss Winifred Batterham; words by Mrs Lucy Hill, winners of the Centenary Song Competition. Copy of pages 12 & 13 of Annals of Bendigo - 1951. b. Extract from Sydney Morning Herald 30 Oct 1950 announcing ''Jubilee Theme Song Wanted'' by Bendigo (Vic.) Centenary Festival Committee - entry details etc.Sydnery Morning Heraldentertainment, music, songs, miss winifred batterham, miss lucy hill, centenary song competition. miss e. a. goetze. commonwealth jubilee celebrations. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONY
A black and white photograph taken by the Bendigo Advertiser of a female exiting student bowing to the Principal Mr. Len Pryor during the first Bendigo Teachers' College Graduation ceremony c.1951. Also in the photograph are two named staff members Mr. Mick Morris and Miss J.C. Burnett. Mr. Fred East is sitting in the background along with some other unnamed staff members. c.1951. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, teaching, tertiary education, photograph, photographs, photo, photos, history, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, bendigo teachers' college, graduation, mr. mick morris, mr. len pryor, mr. fred east, miss j.c. burnett -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Memoir, Slim Wrigley [Bert's story] : Memoir of Legacy widow, Xanthoula Wrigley, 2018
The story of Herbert (Slim) Wrigley who fought in Greece in 1941 before being injured and captured. He escaped from a PoW camp near Thessaloniki and was sheltered by the Papadopoulos family in Ritini where he met Xanthoula who he ultimately married. His exploits as a partisan are detailed before he returned home to Melbourne in 1944. Xanthoula's life and family are also recorded in detail. Bert and Xanthoula were married in 1951; Bert died in 1995 and was survived by his wife who became a Legacy widow and is still with us in 2018.Brings to life the story of one of the people Legacy was set up to help, as well as giving an insight into the consequences of WWII for the people of Australia.Two .pdf files put together by Xanthoula and donated to Legacy.memoir, world war two -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Easter Fair Society letter
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Easter Fair Society letter and envelope, dated 15th May 1941, inviting Miss Perry to join an official inspection of the Bendigo Base Hospital to aid the Bendigo Base Hospital and Benevolent Home on Saturday 24th May 1941. Workers associated with the recent Bendigo Easter Fair; afternoon tea will be provided. The envelope is addressed to Miss G. Perry, c/o Coles, Mitchell Street, Bendigo.Signed by E G Ham, secretary of the Bendigo Easter Fair Societyphysical culture class, fitness, exercise, bendigo easter fair -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 24/04/1941 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat tramcars in 1941 and demonstrates letters between the SEC and Wal Jack.Letter, typed, from the State Electricity Commission to Wal Jack dated 24/4/1941, signed by Mr. Farr returning a list of Ballarat trams with additional information hand written into a schedule provided by Wal himself. Written on SEC letterhead, Ballarat Branch. List is hand written on ruled or lined paper (red and blue). Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.trams, tramways, ballarat, tramcars, sec, letters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 1/01/1941 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 22 at Quarry Hill 1-1-1941, has the conductor standing alongside the front of the tram. The tram has the destination of Eaglehawk. Photo by Wal Jack. 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 the rear in blue ink "T160, Bendigo Tramways, No. 22 at Quarry Hill 1-1-41" "W. Jack photo" in bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, quarry hill, conductors, tram 22 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle - Canberra Bomber A84-307, 1951
The bomber being restored is the oldest surviving complete Canberra. This plane flew continually from 1951—1973 and was used in both Malaya and Vietnam. It is one of three bombers bought from England before production began at the Government Aircraft Factory at Fisherman's Bend. The plane has the oldest known Rolls Royce Avon engine, being serial number 2.The Canberra is a first-generation jet-powered light bomber which could fly at a higher altitude than previous bombers. It was Australia's first jet bomber. B1 bomber version of the English Electric Canberra. It is being restored by the NVVM.Serial no: A84-307.canberra bomber, air force, bomber, plane -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GREATER BENDIGO PHOTO COLLECTION: STEAM LOCOMOTIVE R766
Photograph.Express passenger R. class, steam locomotive R766. Australia's Victorian railways from 1951-1974. Built by North British Locomotive Company, Glasgow. 23.55 meters/length.transport, railway, steam locomotive -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GREATER BENDIGO PHOTO COLLECTION: STEAM LOCOMOTIVE R766
Photograph.Express passenger steam locomotive. R766 class ran on Australia's Victorian railways from 1951 to 1974. 23.55 mt in length was built by North British Locomotive Company, Glasgow.transport, railway, steam locomotive -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cr. Charles Willis - Mayor
Coloured Photograph of Cr. Charles Leslie Willis, Mayor, City of Nunawading, August 1950 to August 1951. Cr. Willis was Shire President of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham in 1939-40willis, charles l, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire presidents, city of nunawading, mayor -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, 1950 circa
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Alan Cunningham joined the regiment as a trooper in 1948 and went on to command the regiment as a Lieutenant Colonel 1962-65. The use of civilian vehicles was not uncommon inn early days of the regiment especially for activities such as radio training.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of T-model Ford utility vehicle and two soldiers. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Alan Cunningham's Staff Car - Ron Braddy Bonnet, Alan Cunningham Driver"8th/13th victorian mounted rifles, cunningham alan lieutenant ciolonel, braddy ronald -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - WO2 Don Fryer
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of soldier in khaki drill shirt, ribbon bar, and beret. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." WOII Don Fryer, Cadre Staff, A Squadron"8/13 vmr, fryer, albury -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Social
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of a group of men, women and children at Buna Barracks, Albury. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Sgt's Mess Xmas Party 1. WO11 Ernie Grant, 2. Sgt. Bill Purcell. 3. Sgt. Davies "cmf, citizen soldiers, wives, children, albury, social -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.The 8th/13th Collection of photographs showing early evolution of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII equipment and uniforms to post-war equipment and uniforms. Silver regimental hat badges are worn in place of Rising Sun badge. Black and white photograph of a soldier sitting on a large motor cycle with trucks and tents in the background.One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Tpr. V. Martin " -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO SOCIAL LIFE
A box containing 'Bendigo Advertiser' cuttings covering the social life of Bendigo between the years 1951 and 1963. Includes, local politics, sport, debutantes, schools, weddings and service clubs.bendigo, clubs, community activities, lydia chancellor, collection, bendigo, events, event, 'the bendigo advertiser, ' bendigo community, sport, sports, clubs, clubs and associations, entertainment, community, place -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Teachers, Jesuits
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Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS OF SYMPATHY, Dec 41
Dental Surgeon " Mervyn Clive Townsend" was KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41 by a German Raider. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Twenty five (25) Letters of Sympathy for the death of Mervyn Clive Townsend to his parents. All handwritten on various sizes and colours of note paper. Dated around Dec 1941 period.hmas sydney, ww2, kia, mervyn clive townsend