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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Model - Aircraft, model, Unknown
WWII historical significanceBlack model of Beaufort Bomber.Nil. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Sepia phtograph/postcard, Unknown
WWII historical significancePortrait of Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE (1915 - 2000)Vivian Bullwinkel, a Second World War army nursing sister, is best known as the sole survivor of the infamous Banka Island massacre, in which 21 of her colleagues were killed by Japanese troops. Her courage while a prisoner pf the Japanese for over three and a half years exemplified the bravery of Australian women in war, and her distinguished postwar career was marked by many humanitarian achievements. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Camera & Case, Unknown
WWII historical significanceZeiss Ikon Camera WWII .Nettar-ANASTIGMAT. 25 75 B T. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - RAAF Navigational Computer, White and Gillespie (Melb.) Pty Ltd, Possibly 1940
WWII Historical significanceRAAF Navigational computer MK111 D used in WW11 in aircraft for plotting direction and wind speed with original box.Identification number G6B/145. Serial No WG/2677*. Contains original pencil from 1940 and navigational notebook. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
War Medals, Unknown
WWII Historical significance1939-1945 Pacific Star, The 1939 -1945 Star, The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 and 1939-1945 War Medal awarded to VX 69902 Horace William McDonald.VX69902 H.W. McDonald -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - WWII money, Unknown
WWII historical significance3 x American Military Payment Certificates from WWII. Consists of 2 x 10 cents and 1 x 5 cents.cmMilitary Payment Certificate 10 cents and 5cents.All notes marked series 521. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - WWII money, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceWWII British Armed Forces special voucher bank note valued at sixpence.Issued by command of the Army Council. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Civilian Identity Card, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceCivilian Identity Card from WWII belonging to Stuart Harold Simpson.Form C.R.3. Civilian Registration (British Subjects). Card also contains conditions of use and relevant signatures. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - Japanese Invasion Money, ca. 1941
WWII historical significanceJapanese Invasion Money used in Malaya during WWII. Notes consist of 1 x 5 dollar, 1 x 10 dollar and 2 x 1000 dollars.The Japanese Government promises to pay the bearer on demand the value of the notes.second world war, ww2, world war two, japan, japanese currency, japanese war currency, malaya -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Instrument of Surrender, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceCopy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent islands.Describes the layout and conditions of surrender Dated September 1945. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Binoculars, ETABL TS 'AFSA'
WW1 historical significanceWWI French Military Binoculars, ETABL AFSA Paris Series 6 with leather case.ETABL TS 'AFSA' Paris. Series 6 MG S2 157.51 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Ash tray, Approx 1943
WWI historical significanceWWII Trench Art in the form of an ash tray made out of 25 lb shell with a Dutch Guilder Coin in the middle of ash tray.On the base: 373, WY, 1943, CF, MQ, 25PR II. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Binoculars with case, ETABLISSEMENTS 'AFSA;, Unknown
WW1 Historical significanceWWI Australian Imperial Forces 'AFSA' binoculars with leather case.On the cover of the case ETABLISSMENTS 'AFSA' PARIS. On the binoculars engraved A.M. Boswell C.'Coy' 60th Bn. A.I.F. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Gas Mask, Ansell, 1944
WWII historical significanceWWII gas maskNo. L3 W.H. & Co. 1944. ANSELL 5/43 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Wardens Steel Helmet, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceWW11 Air Warden's helmet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brodie_helmet.Helmet has a black 'W' painted on the front and rear -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Canvas pack, M.T.X, 1938
WWII historical significanceKhaki canvas Royal Australian Air Force pack.VA. M.T.X. 1938 1735 Pearson C.A. RAAF. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Steel Helmet (German), Early 20th Century
WW1 historical significance.German Army Helmet from WW1. First pattern M16 Steel Helmet WW1. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Army TEWT bag, Unknown
WWII historical significanceWWII Green canvas back pack. Letters 'L' in red and 'S' in black -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book, 1944
WWII Historical significance.This book was a gift to serving members of the Australian Army from The Australian Comforts Fund in 1944. The book belonged to VX37033 Pte Andrew Bishop 2/22 Infantry Battalion A.I.F. The book gives details of relevant information regarding The Army, First Aid, and information about the enemy etc.Inside the front cover written in ink VX37033 Pte A.B. Bishop 2/2nd Inf. Bn. A.I.F. and 2/22 Inf. Bn. A.I.F.. Also a message from Andrews Wife, Dorothy. I received the three parcels on the 24/3/45 love Dot. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, Royal Canadian Air Force, Pilot's Flying Log Book, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceBlue covered Log Book from WWII.Crabtree R.D. 419855 written on front cover. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Map - Framed photograph, Diagram of Burma-Siam Railway
Major historical significance.Wooden framed photograph with diagram of the Railway. Illustrates the construction of the Railway. Began in October 1942 and completed on October 1943.Presented to Dandenong RSL by J. W. Barker (The Judge) August 1989. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - 10 assorted badges
Various Historical significance.Australian returned from active service badges. 2 x Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League Badges. (1919 - 1947.) 2 x 1971 to 1990 Life Member Badges. Maralinga & Monte Bello Association Badge. Boomerang with Rising Sun badge. Royal Australian Engineers 1930 - 1942 badge. Silver badge "To the Women of Australia. Vintage Turkish Medal. Inscribed To The Women of Australia Crown surrounded by Laurel Leaves with Map of Australia in centre. Returned From Active Service. Two or Three Servicemen shown. RAAF #A1102 - 1942. Boomerang with Rising Sun below Crown. Royal Engineers Badge inscribed "FACIMUS ET FRANCIMUS" encircling GviR in centre Crown over Laurel leaves. -
Brimbank City Council
Black and White Photograph, Ebenezer Bonfield, 1819? Reproduction?
Figure of historical significance?An early Black and White Photograph, portrait of Ebenezer Bonfield, printed by Stubbs and Davison. -
Brimbank City Council
Cash Book, Arnall & Jackson, Cash Book Keilor and St Albans Waterworks Trust
Local historical significanceLocal historical significanceCash Book Keilor and St Albans Waterworks Trust 1948/49 -
Brimbank City Council
Poundkeeper's Book, Arnall & Jackson, Late 19the century
Local historical significance.Local historical and research significance.Black, large but thin ledger type book called poundkeeper's book from late 19th century.Handwritten date 14/11/95 - 95 refers to year 1895. -
Brimbank City Council
City of Keilor notebooks x 8, Council staff and councillors notebooks, mid 20th century
Local historical significanceLocal historical significance8 x Council staff and councillors notebooks from mid 20th century. -
Brimbank City Council
3 Panel Framed photo of first ever Brimbank Festival, 1999
Local historical significanceLocal historical significance3 Panel Framed photo of first ever Brimbank Festival -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Pewter Tankard, Unknown
WWII Historical significance.Pewter tankard from WW11 presented to Sergeant E. Ball in 1940. Tankard has the rising sun emblem on the side.Rising sun badge has the Australian Imperial Military Forces engraved on the bottom.Sgts Mess GRETA. Sgt. E. Ball -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Letter and Photograph, Unknown
WWI Historical significance.1# Letter of commendation for Pte Christopher Parkinson. 2# Photo of internment for C. Parkinson 2156, 2nd Battalion Trois Arlines Military Cemetary.1# Second Australian Pioneer Battalion. Battalion Headquarters, January 5th 1918. To Mrs E. Parkinson Pridfort St, Daylesford Vic. Letter reads The Commanding Officer has directed me to advise you that the name of 2156 Pte Parkinson C. has been published in the routine orders of this Battalion, for good work done by him previous to his death, and in forwarding this note to you wishes to express his appreciation of this man's services with this Battalion. Signed by Capt. & Adj. 2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion. 2# Parkinson Christopher 2156. Private. 2nd Battalion, Trois Arlines Military Cemetry. A photo on the opposite side Of Pte Parkinson's grave. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSL badge, Oceanic Life
WWI historical significance.Limited edition RSL badge from 1919, worn by Australian Forces on their return from WWI.Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, 1919, distributed by Oceanic Life,