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National Wool MuseumBook, 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 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Jack Cannon, My War: more than 150 epic events of World War 2, 1990
... World War II... on events of World War II.... News-Pictorial reporting on events of World War II. World War ...A collection of newspaper headlines gathered to commemorate 50 years since the outbreak of World War II.228 p., illus., newspaper facsimilesnon-fictionA collection of newspaper headlines gathered to commemorate 50 years since the outbreak of World War II.world war ii, newspapers - melbourne, facsimiles -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, The Rats Remain; the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. By J S Cumpston, 1941_
... 1941. world war ii... in the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. World War II.... Army's participation in the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. World War II ...Tells the story of the Australian Army's participation in the Siege of Tobruk, 1941. World War II.An unbound proof copy of this book.256p, hard cover, unbound, illus. Possibly a proof copysiege of tobruk, 1941. world war ii, australian army. -
National Wool MuseumBook, 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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION, Australian Government, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Office of Australian War Graves, 2005
... the Australian Coat of Arms with text "WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA... of the end of World War II, for Services to Australia." 3. ...: "60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Services ...Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Gold coloured metal medallion. The obverse features the Australian Coat of Arms with text "WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA. The reverse symbolises land (Army) Sea (Navy) and Air (RAAF) on a stylized map of Australia. Text "WORLD WAR II, 60 YEARS, 1945-2005". 2. Black coloured cardboard box with hinged lid and magnetic catch. Navy blue felt covered insert to fit medallion. Gold coloured text on top of and inside of box. 3. Four page insert with text. 4. Commemorative certificate with text.2. Printed in gold on cover: 'Australian Government, Department of Veterans Affairs.' Australian Coat of Arms above text. Printed on inside of bar in gold text: "60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Services to Australia." 3. cooper collection, ww2, memorabilia, commemorative medallion -
St Kilda Historical SocietyBooklet - Manual, Air Raid Precautions: Manual of General Training, 1939
... World War II... Defence upon the outbreak of World War II.... II. WWII World War II Air raid precautions From introduction ...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 -
National Wool MuseumDocument, Table of Limits for Appraisement of Australian Wool Clip During World War 2 (manuscript)
... During World War II" - manuscript and notes.... / of Australian Wool Clip during / World War II. / Together with Various... Wool Clip During World War II" - manuscript and notes. Wool ..."Table of Limits for Appraisement of Australian Wool Clip During World War II" - manuscript and notes.Original M.S. Copy of / Table of Limits for Appraisement / of Australian Wool Clip during / World War II. / Together with Various Technical reports.wool bale descriptions wool sales wool brokering, c. of a. - central wool committee, wool bale descriptions, wool sales, wool brokering -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Active Service; with Australia in the Middle East, 1941_
... world war ii...), serving in the Middle East during World War II... world war ii 129p., Illus. (some col.), maps. Hard cover. Active ...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 SocietyBook, Alien Blossom: a Japanese-Australian love story. By I. R. Carter, 1965_
... world war ii...' to be admitted entry to Australia after World War II. ... War II. This book was owned by Ruby Fort. world war ii ...Tells te story of the first Japanese 'war bride' to be admitted entry to Australia after World War II. This book was owned by Ruby Fort.161 pages. b&w photographs. Brown dust jacket with drawing of bamboo.On fly leaf: "Ruby Fort Emily Rough"world war ii, japanese war brides, cherry parker -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper, The Age 15 August 1995: Souvenir to mark the 50th anniversary of an end to hostilities in the Pacific, 15/08/1995
... world war ii...) commemorates the 50th anniversary of Peace in the Pacific in World War... in the Pacific in World War II. world war ii 4 pages, colour images ...This souvenir issue of The Age (August 29 1995) commemorates the 50th anniversary of Peace in the Pacific in World War II.4 pages, colour images and black text.world war ii -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryEthyl chloride inhaler, Mid 20th Century
... world war ii... French military hospital during World war II.... World war II. mask gas anaesthesia rebreather bag world war ii ...The item was collected by Dr Geoffrey Kaye from a Vichy French military hospital during World war II.The inhaler comprises a black rubber face mask that connects to a metal circular chamber from which two white rubber valves are used to administer the anaesthetic agent. The ethyl chloride vials are labelled 'Kelene', a brand name. A waxed paper rebreather bag is attached to this metal chamer. mask, gas, anaesthesia, rebreather bag, world war ii, dr geoffrey kaye, ethyl chloride, kelene, french, vichy -
Unions BallaratBlamey: Controversial soldier (Don Woodward Collection), Hetherington, John, 1973
... world war ii...Blamey was a senior army official in World War II... was a senior army official in World War II; at the time of his death he ...Blamey was a senior army official in World War II; at the time of his death he was a knighted field marshall.Biographical and military interest.Book; 414 pages. Dust jacket: white background; colour photograph of Blamey; red lettering; author's name and title. Cover: red; gold lettering; author's name and title.Inside page: "J. Cranshaw".blamey, thomas albert, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, world war ii, history - military, biography -
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The phoney war on the home front, Turner, ES, 1961
... world war ii...A lighthearted account of how World War II affected Britain... A lighthearted account of how World War II affected Britain and how ...A lighthearted account of how World War II affected Britain and how the country accepted the realities war time.Relevant to British history in the context of the Second World War.Paper; book. Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history - united kingdom, world war ii, war, social change, social customs, social commentary -
Linton and District Historical Society IncDocument - Leaflet, State Evacuation Committee, An Appeal and an Explanation, 1942
... World War II... of young children during World War II. The billeting of children... the safety of young children during World War II. The billeting ...Produced and distributed in 1942 to ensure the safety of young children during World War II. The billeting of children was compulsory.Produced and distributed in 1942 to ensure the safety of young children during World War II.Printed leaflet, note and envelope produced by the Government of Victoria State Evacuation Committee dated 10th September, 1942. The leaflet contains information under several headings: To Whom Does it Apply?, Information or Assistance, What the Householder is Required to Provide, Health Conditions of Evacuees, If an Evacuee Becomes Ill and Billeting Allowances. The note states that Mr. and Mrs. Suttie of Scarsdale must accept up to a maximum of 5 evacuees. Image of children holding belongings on front.Text: ' GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA / STATE EVACUATION COMMITTEE / An Appeal and / An Explanation. 'government of victoria, state evacuation committee, world war ii, evacuations, children, billeting -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 35mm slide/s, Warren Doubleday, Sept. 1995
... World War II... in World War II garb on white bumper and white strips on footstep...Tramways trams SECV Ballarat BTM 27 World War II tram 27 ...35mm slide, white plastic mount of Tram No. 27 dressed in World War II garb on white bumper and white strips on footstep and door entry and headlight mask. Slide used to make Reg. Item No. 242 used for the CHHA Australia Remembers Exhibition. Made in September 1995. Has tram 28 in the background. Was sent to Sydney for use in Trolley Wire article, Feb. 1996, but not used. See Trolley Wire Feb. 1996.On back in top left hand corner "W.A.Doubleday 9/95"tramways, trams, secv, ballarat, btm, 27, world war ii, tram 27 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, ANZACS at War: the story of Australian and New Zealand Battles. by John Laffin, 1965_
... world war ii... were engaged from the Boer War to World War II... II anzacs australian army boer war world war i world war ii ...This books details various actions in which ANZAC troops were engaged from the Boer War to World War II224p., black and white photographs, maps. Hard cover book with dust jacket. Dust jacket illustration of shadows of soldiers on green background, title in white writing.anzacs, australian army, boer war, world war i, world war ii -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryAirway, Pharyngeal, Lumbard's or Mayo's, pre 1941
... world war ii... in 1941 during World War II. It was a piece of equipment... was captured at Tripoli, Syria in 1941 during World War II ...This pharyngeal airway was captured at Tripoli, Syria in 1941 during World War II. It was a piece of equipment at the Italica Gens hospital.Metal airway device consisting of eight curved strips of metal joined together at the top and bottom by a flattened circle of metal. There is an additional metal circle joining the eight strips of metal approximately one third from the top.lumbard, mayo, pharyngeal, world war ii, italian, tripoli, second world war -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyArmy Belt, c1942
... Army belt; World War II... was used during World War II. Khaki was used to camoflauge... during World War II. Khaki was used to camoflauge the soldiers ...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 -
St Kilda Historical SocietyDocument - Certificate, Appreciation of Civil Defence Service, 1940s
... World War II... during World War II.... given to the war effort during World War II. World War II WWII ...Uncompleted certificate issued by the City of St Kilda to acknowledge with thanks service voluntarily given to the war effort during World War II.Cream coloured card printed in black, with green and brown borders and a drawing of St Kilda Town Hall. Red seal affixed.world war ii, wwii, city of st kilda, civil defence service -
St Kilda Historical SocietyAdministrative record - Identification card, Identity Card, 1942
... World War II... of British Subjects during World War II. This card was issued... for civilian registration of British Subjects during World War II ...An identity card issued for civilian registration of British Subjects during World War II. This card was issued to Maisie Elizabeth Morgan of 48 Foam Street, Elwood.Brown card printed in black on both sidesPostmarked 7 April 1942 St Kilda. Card number 22915. Handwritten name, address and signatures of cardholder and witness. Handwritten additional reference numbers for official purposes.wwii, world war ii, civilian identification, id cards -
St Kilda Historical SocietyAdministrative record - Identification card, Identity Card, 1942
... World War II... of British Subjects during World War II. This card was issued to Emma... for civilian registration of British Subjects during World War II ...An identity card issued for civilian registration of British Subjects during World War II. This card was issued to Emma Sara Morgan of 48 Foam Street, Elwood.Brown card printed in black on both sidesPostmarked 7 April 1942 St Kilda. Card number 22914. Handwritten name, address and signatures of cardholder and witness. Handwritten additional reference numbers for official purposes.wwii, world war ii, civilian identification, id cards -
Linton and District Historical Society IncBadge, Volunteer Air Observers Corps
... World War II...During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered... Linton 3360 goldfields During World War II Linton residents used ...During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.Circular badge of blue, white and red enameled concentric circles depicting an eagle. Serial number 15285 stamped on reverse.Text, front: ' VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS / OBSERVER. 'volunteer air observers corps, world war ii, volunteers -
St Kilda Historical SocietyAdministrative record - Identification card, Identity Card, 1942
... World War II... of British Subjects during World War II. This card was issued... for civilian registration of British Subjects during World War II ...An identity card issued for civilian registration of British Subjects during World War II. This card was issued to Olive Blanche Appelton, 15 Morrie Street, Caulfield North.Brown card printed in black on both sidesPostmarked 8 April 1942 St Kilda. Card number 18003. Handwritten name, address and signatures of cardholder and witness. Handwritten additional reference numbers for official purposes.wwii, world war ii, civilian identification, id cards -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Article, Newsletter, What's In A Suburb Name? - Kingsbury, 09/2021
... World War II... Bruce Kingsbury, Victoria Cross recipient in World War II.... in World War II. World War II kingsbury Bruce Kingsbury victoria ...Article from Brooksy's Briefing September 2021 about the origin of the name of Kingsbury suburb. Kingsbury is named after Bruce Kingsbury, Victoria Cross recipient in World War II.Article from Brooksy's briefing September 2021world war ii, kingsbury, bruce kingsbury, victoria cross -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Special event program, Civic Farewell Entertainment, 1940
... World War II... of the 2nd AIF during World War II, presented by the City of St Kilda...' to farewell St Kilda members of the 2nd AIF during World War II ...A dinner and 'smoke social' to farewell St Kilda members of the 2nd AIF during World War II, presented by the City of St Kilda at the St Kilda Town Hall on 24 February 1940.Yellow coloured folded card with folded yellow paper insert, printed in brown and tied with brown ribbonworld war ii, city of st kilda, 2nd aif -
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Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, Damien Murphy, Plaque honors war nurses, [ca. 1980.]
... World War II...Article about unveiling of memorial for World War II nurses...Article about unveiling of memorial for World War II nurses ...Article about unveiling of memorial for World War II nurses at the Nurses Memorial Centre by Vivian Bullwinkel. Also information on 1980 ANZAC Peace Prize and Victorian ANZAC of the year award recipients.Newspaper clipping, article across four columns including a photographvivian bullwinkel, nurses' memorial centre, world war ii, world war two -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Mixed media - From Tidal River to Timbered Knoll, Education Package - From Tidal River to Timbered Knoll, 2019
... world war ii... during World War II and the later military operations that were... during World War II and the later military operations that were ...This training package was produced by AVA Vic for use within the Victorian educational curriculum for years 10 to 12. It is particularly focused on those students who are attending Wilsons Promontory National Park and undertaking educational activities through the Parks Victoria Education Centre. The eight module program and teachers notes provides a historical workbook for students to gain a better understanding of the role of Tidal River as the initial training location for Australian and New Zealand commandos during World War II and the later military operations that were undertaken by commandos during World War II.Using original World War II footage, supplemented by later official record data this video and training package provides unique material regarding the history of Australian special operations during World War II.ww2, world war ii, independent companies, commando companies, australian special forces, tidal river -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, An honour to serve, 25/04/2018
... World War II... the rainforests of Papua New Guinea during World War II. He will lay... World War II. He will lay a flag at Heidelberg Repatriation ...Jack Gilham was only 18 when he began patrolling the rainforests of Papua New Guinea during World War II. He will lay a flag at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital on ANZAC Day 2020.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .anzac day, jack gilham, world war ii, papua new guinea -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Trentham and District Histroical Society Inc, Trentham at War: Boer War, World War I, World War 2 / by Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson, 2012_
... world war ii... the Trentham area who served in the Boer War, World War I and World War... War, World War I and World War II. Authors/compilers are Ina ...A compilation of the war records of the men and women from the Trentham area who served in the Boer War, World War I and World War II. Authors/compilers are Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson from Trentham and District Historical Society.This book is a tribute to all who served from the Trentham area.126 p., illus. Cover in black and white shows photographs of soldiers and nurses.trentham, trentham and district historical society, world war i, world war ii, boer war -
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Cheshire VC: A story of war and peace (Don Woodward Collection), Braddon, Russell, 1956
... world war ii... in World War II and was highly decorated throughout his military... world war ii Illegible name in blue ink - inside cover. Book ...Biographical account of Leonard Cheshire who was a pilot in World War II and was highly decorated throughout his military career. He was also the founder of a disability charity fund that bears his name. The book is cited as being a realistic account.Military history - WWII. Biographical interest.Book; 256 pages. Cover: yellow background; gold lettering; author's name and title. Dustcover: one ripped piece available that describes the subject of the book. Remainder destroyed/lost.Illegible name in blue ink - inside cover.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, cheshire, leonard, world war ii
