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Greensborough Historical Society
Plaque - Digital Image, Australia Remembers plaque 1995, Briar Hill Primary School BH4341, 1995_
... " plaque, 1995, issued on the 50th anniversary of the end of World... of World War 2. briar hill primary school briar hill state school ...Photo of Briar Hill Primary School's "Australia Remembers" plaque, 1995, issued on the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2.Digital copy of colour photobriar hill primary school, briar hill state school, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Saddle, First World War
... first world war...Saddle bag used during the First World War...First World War... World War. This is presumably a dog saddle bag used to carry ...Saddle bag used during the First World War. This is presumably a dog saddle bag used to carry machine gun weaponry.This item is a piece of equipement that presumably was used as a dog saddle bag during the First World War. As a WW1 item which presumably would have been worn by working war dogs, this item has an unique history associated with it. It is a rare item, it has historic significance and good interpretive capacity as an unusual piece of war equipment.Fabric and leather saddle bag rectangular in shape with curved edge for the curve of the animal's neck. Fabric is beige-coloured on interior and a thicker woven layer on the exterior is brown with black and light green stripes; fabric remains on only half of the exterior saddle and holes throughout remaining. Saddle has leather binding along edges. Each side carries five pockets, the outer two on each side are fastened by metal buckle and the middle remaining unfastened. Pockets are lined with same beige-cream woven fabric. Leather strap fastens around the neck of the animal and is secured with a metal buckle which inserts through one of several punched holes. first world war, world war i, world war one, the great war, saddle, horse, mule, mounted infantry, equine -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, The Davis Family
... Junior Technical School who died during World War One. ... during World War One. francis davis aif australian infantry force ...Francis Gordon Davis is the only student from the Ballarat Junior Technical School who died during World War One. Back L-R: Francis Gordon Davis 1899-1919, Alfred Ernest Davis 1891-1968, Herbert Arthur Davis 1892-1964, Edward Henry Davis 1896-1958 Front L-R: Violet Isabel Davis 1894-1962, Alfred Ernest Davis 1858-1933 Copied courtesy of the Davis Family.francis davis, aif, australian infantry force, alfred ernest davis, herbert arthur davis, edward henry davis, violet isabel davis -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 12/7/1943 - Special My War Part 35= Allies Hold Sicilian Beaches - Japanese Sink Hospital Ship (2 off), Local Nespaper Dated 12/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 35 (2 off)
... world war 2...Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 reporting on World War 2... Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 reporting on World War 2 Events - Special ...Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 reporting on World War 2 Events - Special- My War Part 35Local Newspaper dated 12/7/1943 report on Events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 35 (2 off)Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 - Special- My War Part 35 - (2 off) Allies Hold Sicilian Beaches - Japanese Sink Hospital Shiplocal newspaper dated 12/7/1943, world war 2, allies hold sicilian beaches -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - TThe Sun Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 - Special - My War Part 37 - Amazing Singapore Raid - The Krait Heroes - Hilter's U-boat Disaster, Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 37
... Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2...world war 2...Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2... Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events ...Local Newspaper Dated 2/8/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 37Local Newspaper dated 2/8/1943 reporting On World War 2 Events - Special My War Part 37Local Newspaper dated 2/8/1943 = Special - My War Part 37 Amazing Singapore Raid - The Krait Heroes - Hilter's U=boat Disasteramazing singapore raid - the krait heroes - hilter's u=boat disaster, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Specil My War Part 50, Local Newspaper Paper Dated 28/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 50 - Tokio Razed Jap Say - Sattered Dreams
... world war 2... reporting World War 2 Events... Newspaper Dated 28/5/1944 - Special - My War Part 50 reporting World ...Local Newspaper Dated 28/5/1944 - Special - My War Part 50 reporting World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Dated 28/5/1944 - Special - My War Part 50 reporting World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Paper Dated 28/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 50Tokio Razed Jap Say - Sattered Dreamstokio razed jap say - sattered dreams, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53, Local Newpaer Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - Burma Horror War in The Mud
... World War... - reporting on World War 2 Events.../1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - reporting on World War 2 ...The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 53 - reporting on World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 Special - My War Part 53Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - Burma Horror War in The Mudunconditional surrender by germans to all allies - burma horror war in the mud, world war -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Buttons, Variety of airforce buttons
... , an airforce pilot during World War 11, father of Nhill resident Pat... during World War 11, father of Nhill resident Pat Beacom ...These buttons and badges belonged to Frank Seddon, an airforce pilot during World War 11, father of Nhill resident Pat Beacom.5 black 25 mm diameter buttons and 4 black 17mm diameter buttons with crown and eagle logo. RSL lapel badge , and RSL pin badge. Brown Australian Military Forces button 20 mm diameter, with crown and map of Australia inscribed on it 2 smaller slightly damaged buttons. airforce, buttons, seddon, wwii, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, MILITARY HISTORY, Norman Bartlett, Australia at Arms, 1962
... who served in New Zealand, South Africa, World War I & II.... in New Zealand, South Africa, World War I & II. books-biography ...An anthology of true life stories as told by Australians who served in New Zealand, South Africa, World War I & II.Hard, green, buckram cover embossed with gold shield surrounded by laurel wreath. Dust jacket with colour illustration on front. Title in white print on green background. Title in gold print on spine. End papers illustrated in green with maps & figure of soldiers. 265 pages with cut edges & black & white photos & drawings.books-biography, military history, photography, illustrations -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Boots Pair
... Boots were standard issue to Australian soldiers in World... is disassembled Boots were standard issue to Australian soldiers in World ...Boots were standard issue to Australian soldiers in World War 2 and for some time after WW2 including the Korean War.The boots have been included with the mannequin until boots of teh correct pattern can be located representing the period 1903-1921Boots, Brown leather with leather sole, Leather lacesTo be added when the boots are more closely examined next time the mannequin is disassembledboots ankle -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Army Belt, c1942
... Army belt; World War II... was used during World War II. Khaki was used to camoflauge... of the soldiers uniform. This one was used during World War II. Khaki ...Army issued belts as part of the soldiers uniform. This one was used during World War II. Khaki was used to camoflauge the soldiers.Khaki canvas webbing belt with brass clasp and fittings for attachments which are x2 khaki canvas pockets, x1 khaki woven canvas gun / pistol holster, pair green woven canvas detachable shoulder straps.1. On the back of one of the detachable pockets marked: - Small 2. On the back of the belt the following letters:- M.E.C. 105RA / A.A. 0227 / Larmy belt; world war ii -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Work on paper - Sketch, Corporal Francis John Papworth, Some Independent Attitudes - Katherine 1942, June-July 1942
... world war 2... whilst serving in Katherine, Northern Territory during World War..., Northern Territory during World War Two. This work of soldiers ...Drawing done on location by Francis John 'Curly' Papworth whilst serving in Katherine, Northern Territory during World War Two. This work of soldiers is significant as a work produced by a serving soldier on location during WWII and is a unique example of an artistic work showing the men and their surroundings at the time. Strong provenance as part of the family collection. Pencil sketch on white paper of three bare chested male figures, two left profile and one rear view. All attired in shorts and boots. Information relating to the figures and location are written on the work. Signature right hand corner: Papworth 42. Written in pencil at top of page: Some Independent Attitudes/Katherine N.T. 1942, June/July Working in the Q Store. Beneath each figure written in pencil and ink left to right: Figure 1: Maj Percy Black Adamsom Esq. (in blue ink below: Perc Adamson Dec) Figure 2: Reg Moggins, working on his Birthday too! (in blue ink below: ?) Figure 3: You can't mistake this one either! (in blue ink below: Con Nugent, Dec)soldiers, wwii, world war 2, second world war, artists, wartime, francis john papworth -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Greensborough Methodist Sunday School Honour Board, 1918c
... world war 1... commemorates the young men from the area who fought in World War I.... in World War I. world war 1 ...The Greensborough Methodist Sunday School Honour Roll commemorates the young men from the area who fought in World War I.Digital copy of colour photo.world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Vincent Clarence Evans, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... service in World War 1. Vincent Evans grew up in Bundoora....World War 1 Project... Clarence Evans and his service in World War 1. Vincent Evans grew ...A short article about Vincent Clarence Evans and his service in World War 1. Vincent Evans grew up in Bundoora.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, vincent clarence evans -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Alfred Gee, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project...A short article about Alfred Gee and his service in World...World War 1 Project... in World War 1. Alf Gee was a founding member of the Greensborough ...A short article about Alfred Gee and his service in World War 1. Alf Gee was a founding member of the Greensborough RSL.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alfred gee -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Rowland Hardley, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. Rowland Hardley was Foundation President...World War 1 Project... and his service in World War 1. Rowland Hardley was Foundation ...A short article about Rowland Hardley and his service in World War 1. Rowland Hardley was Foundation President of the Greensborough RSL.Two pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, rowland hardley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Gordon Hickson, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. Gordon Hickson was born in Janefield/Yan Yean....World War 1 Project... and his service in World War 1. Gordon Hickson was born ...A short article about Gordon Hickson and his service in World War 1. Gordon Hickson was born in Janefield/Yan Yean.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, gordon hickson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, James Judkins, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. At the time of James' enlistment, he was living...World War 1 Project... and his service in World War 1. At the time of James' enlistment ...A short article about James Judkins and his service in World War 1. At the time of James' enlistment, he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james judkins -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Henry Hensler Neville Littledike, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... and his service in World War 1. Henry's mother lived...World War 1 Project... Henry Hensler Neville Littledike and his service in World War 1 ...A short article about Henry Hensler Neville Littledike and his service in World War 1. Henry's mother lived in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, henry hensler neville littledike -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William McRitchie, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living...World War 1 Project... and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he ...A short article about William McRitchie and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william mcritchie -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William Melrose, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living...World War 1 Project... and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he ...A short article about William Melrose and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at MacleodOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william melrose -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate The Call to Arms Cpl H. E. Swan, Circa 1946
... world war 2 certificate... E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President... E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President ...This certificate recognizes the contribution of Corporal H E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President, councillors and ratepayers of the Warrnambool Shire.A link to a local person and is representative on many given to soldiers of the district.Coloured certificate mounted on a metal backing and covered with a plastic type material. It has a photo of the king flanked either side by flags at the top with the flags of the Australian states and other countries of the Commonwealth placed in a border of green gum leaves on brown. Shire of Warrnambool, Signed by Albert Henderson, L* Crawleyworld war 2 certificate, warrnambool shire, corporal h e swan -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Warrandyte Historical Society, Dr. Mary Kent Hughes, Lieut. R.A.M.C. London 1940, 1986
... served in the second world war and published several books.... in Warrandyte. She served in the second world war and published several ...Dr Mary Kent Hughes (nee Cantwell) lived in Warrandyte. She served in the second world war and published several books.7 leaves ; 30 cm.kent hughes, mary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Allies for Freedom & Life
... World War One... for the war effort. It is one of the many badges produced during World.... It is one of the many badges produced during World War One ...The badge predates 1917 and was a fund raiser in Australia for the war effort. It is one of the many badges produced during World War One.This badge is retained as an example of badges made for gaining funds for the War effort during World War One.Circular painted, slightly concave, metal badge. The front features a cream map of Australia on a blue background. Inside the map is an image of six flags Belgium. France, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia and Italy and red text in a small scroll. Underneath the map is further text. There is a pin clip on the reverse.ALLIES FOR FREEDOM AND LIFEallies, world war one, war effort fundraising -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Farnborough Report No. Aero 1765: Model tests of flame damping screens for the Spitfire, and analysis of the results, July, 1942, Also addendum to above, Farnborough Report No. Aero 1765
... Created during the middle of the Second World War (1942... the middle of the Second World War (1942) about tests undertaken ...Created during the middle of the Second World War (1942) about tests undertaken on flame damping screens for the exhausts of the Supermarine Spitfire. spitfire, farnborough, royal aircraft establishment -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Air Publication 1665A Volume I: Albacore I Aeroplane Taurus II Engine or Taurus XII engine
... World War Two... World War about the Taurus II engine fitted to the Albacore I... during the Second World War about the Taurus II engine fitted ...A manual created by the Air Ministry during the Second World War about the Taurus II engine fitted to the Albacore I Aeroplane.albacore, air ministry, taurus ii engine, world war two -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Educational, Indigenous Service, 2013
... the First World War to the present.... the First World War to the present. ...A Resource for Primary Schools, investigating the wartie experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, from the First World War to the present.Photos of Service people overlaid with Aboriginal flag ColoursAustralian Government Department of Veterans Affairs, Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Billy "Turkey" Oliver, born in Sale & enlisted in Stawell -- W W 1 Austalian Soldier of the 22nd Battalion -- Studio Portrait
... . 22nd Battalion Born Sale enlisted in Stawell. World War 1... in Stawell. World War 1 Stawell WW1 ...Studio Portrait of Australian Soldier Billy "Turkey" Oliver. 22nd Battalion Born Sale enlisted in Stawell. World War 1stawell ww1 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Sun-glo Knitting Book series 38
... Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns... World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments ...This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Sun-Glo / knitting book / series 38 / 7 d-knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Sun-glo Knitting Book series 45
... Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns... World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments ...This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney during World War II and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Sun-Glo / KNITTING BOOK / SERIES 45 / 7 d.knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history