Australian Navy Able Seamen's capSignificantAble seaman cap. White top with a black base and a black chin strapHMAS MELBOURNE on band (black band with gold writing

Corvette H.M.A.S. STAWELL Canberra 1986. Stawell 1983 Alf Dunne and Geoff Brookestawell

Corvette H.M.A.S. STAWELL Canberra 1986. Stawell 1983 Front Arthur Dyson. Harry Carbis. John Grant. Ron Robson. Tom McCarthy. Ray Gilbert.stawell

Biographical note: Fred Holt (1914-1993), a son of Edmund and Ruby Holt, joined the Bank of Australasia (now ANZ) as a clerk in 1933. His banking career was interrupted at age 26, in 1941 when he volunteered for services in the Royal Australian Navy. Fred Holt grew up in Surrey Hills; brother of Alan Holt. At the time of enlistment he was living with his parents at 9 beatrice Avenue, Surrey Hills. He married Euphemia Craig in 1945. This is a personal account of Lieutenant Frederick Sutton Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a member of the Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve. He served on HMS Terpsichore. He was mentioned in dispatches for skill, determination and bravery in anti-U-boat operations whilst serving with HMS Troubridge, Terpsichore and Vetch. (REF: Commonwealth Gazette 13/3/1945). A personal account of Fred Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a volunteer in the Royal Australian Navy.Title page: signed Fred Holt(mr) fred s holt, great britain, royal naval, world war, 1939-1945, royal australian navy, navies, armed forces, returned servicepeople, frederick sutton holt, hms terpsichore

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Ill, p.291.non-fictionPasco explored the coasts of Australia and Tasmania from 1838 to 1843royal navy - biography, australia - social life and customs

Appendices, ill, maps, p.206.non-fictionA general review of the various campaigns in which Australians were involved in the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - australian involvement, worls war 1914-1918 - history

Index, ill, maps, p.184.non-fictionThe role of naval guns in France in World War Oneworld war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france

Index, i,ll, charts. p.331.non-fictionBritish naval operations in the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - naval operations, royal navy - operations

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Two buttons that once belonged to J B McLean. He might have kept them as keepsakes of his time in the army in World War 1. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM). This is an example of mementos held by an ex soldier. These buttons would have been very familiar to many Legatees that served in WW1.Australian Military Forces button and a navy button collected by J B McLean.01121.1 Australian Military Forces on the front 01121.2 On reverse the makers 'Firmin and Sons Ld London'world war one, souvenir

These two buttons come from a British Navy uniform and as there is a crown on each they are probably 20th century.These buttons are of interest as belonging to the British navy and are kept for display purposes.Brass circular button featuring a raised crown and anchor and stylised rope. The reverse has a ring and clip. The other button is smaller but otherwise identical to the above. It has a ring but no clip. Nilnavy

Black cotton dress tieC.G.C.F Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory Victoria R.A.N.

Index, notes, Appendices, ill, p.134.In 'Seagulls, Cruisers and Catapults' Ray Jones has written an authoritative account of the technical, operational and political aspects of Australian naval aviation from Admiral Creswell's 1913 plan for naval aviation until the last aircraft catapult was removed from an Australian cruiser in 1944.The Navy's role as catalyst in the formation of the Air Force is outlined for the first time and details of the sometimes acrimonius struggle between Navy and Air Force over naval aviation are provided. No serious work of RAN history can deal with the mid-war years without taking account of advice from London and the Admiralty's influence on RAN aviation planning is made clear. Operation of aircraft, such as the Seagull III and Seagull V amphibians, from Australian warships are described and the rationale of cruiser aircraft operations are illustrated by the number shot down or damaged performing their essential task in wartime. The vital role of aircraft operating from cruisers searching for raiders and taking part in fleet operations defending Australia in 1942 is stressed. Extensive archival research in Melbourne, Canberra and London, combined with hours of interviews with the men who flew aircraft from cruisers and carrier, has ensured a balanced and well-rounded narrative which is an essential addition to the library of any naval or aviation history enthusiast.airplanes - military - australia, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia