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

Words and music of popular song about Red Cross Nurses during World War 1.Music book, yellow background with Red Cross Nurse holding vase of flowers on front cover. Three loose pages. 407 $1 written in pencil on front. In fragile condition.front "The/Rose of No Man's Land/ words by..."music, red cross, world war 1, george evans collection

World War One vintage personal entrenching tool carried by a soldier. Probable German issue.Metal entrenching tool with spade end and pick end, wooden handle.world war one, wwi, german, trench

published February 1945 during the Second World War. Created for use by the Army Air Forceworld war two, airplane parts, engine parts, parts interchangeability, american aircraft

First Aid Tin issued to military personnel engaged on the war front in World War 2.Olive green first aid tin. On the lid in black writing is 'OUTFIT / FIRST AID / INDIVIDUAL'. On the inside of the lid written in black on a gold back ground is the 'DIRECTIONS OF USE'. Below the title is: 'BANDAGE 2 INCH Cut fingers and small wounds. / PLASTER ADHESIVE Cuts. / ANTISEPTIC PENCIL Apply to cuts and abrasions. / ANTISEPTIC JELLY Apply to burns. / TAB APC Take 2 tablets to relieve pain. / TAB ATEBRIN Directions on inside of Atebrin tin. / APERIENT PILLS 1 tablet to relieve constipation.' Remaining in the kit though not named in the list is a box of Sulphanilamide tablets with directions of use on the front. Also two used tubes of antiseptic jelly. first aid pack, australia - second world war 1939-1945

Connor, James Wilfred Service number: 1636 Rank: Private 6 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 9 Reinforcements (December 1914 - September 1915) First World War, 1914-1918 Date of Embarkation: 19 February 1915, Melbourne Ship Embarked on: HMAT Runic A54first world war, world war one, wwi, australian imperial force, aif, soldiers, men, el dorado, eldorado

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

This is the revised edition of the book, For King & Country by Ron Blair and James Affleck. It contains information on the World War One enlistments from Warrnambool and district. Both Ron Blair and James Affleck are researchers and writers of Australian military history, especially in relation to enlistment and service records of those who took part in World Wars One and Two.This book is an important one as it gives details of World War One enlistments and service records of those local people who served in this war. It is a valuable research tool for writers, researchers and descendants of those who served in the war. This is a soft cover book of 270 pages. The cover is blue with yellow lettering.The front cover has a colour photograph of the Warrnambool War Memorial and the back cover has a colour photograph of the Honour Board at Christ Church, Warrnambool. The book has Acknowledgements and Introductions, an Index, a Foreword, four Chapters and five Appendices, Honour Rolls, Poetry and Tables. There are many colour and black and white photographs and illustrations. world war one, western district military history, warrnambool war memorial, james affleck, ron blair

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single seated, piston-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II. Trench Art is the name given to objects manufactured by both soldiers and civilians from shell casings, bullets, shrapnel and miscellaneous battlefield debris, and is predominantly associated with World War I (1914 – 18)Brass shell castings in form of P38 Lockheed lightning planeNiltrench art, plane, p38, lightning plane, world war 2

This skirt is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.Grey slim line with side 5 press studs and 2 hook and eyes "L Danson"japan ww2, occupation force, british commonwealth occupational forces, ww2, world war 2, world war two, wwii, second world war, nurse, military, heidelberg military hospital, vfx151507, sister danson

This tie is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.This tie holds historic and representative significance, as a piece of standard military uniform that would have been worn by a nurse in the second military district of the occupational forces, presumably in Japan shortly after WW2. Brown synthetic fabric tie (formerly tied in simple Windsor knot) with peach lining. military, uniform, tie, nurse, second military district, occupational forces, ww2, wwii, world war two, world war 2, second world war, vfx151507, sister danson

The Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) was first formed on 24 August 1916 from a number of State based organisations that had been individually formed at the beginning of the First World War to send comforts to the troops. With the close of the war, the ACF officially ceased to exist on 16 April 1920, only to be revived in 1939 with the outbreak of the Second World War. The ACF provided embarkation kits to troops containing items such as soap, clothes, tobacco, razors and barley sugar. The ACF officially closed on June 27, 1946. (AWM website)20-page booklet issued by the Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Division) in World War II, providing advice on how to knit a range of articles for this on 'Active Service'. The instructions provided are textual rather than graphical.Signature of owner (?): "Elizabeth Clifford"australian comforts fund (victoria), knitting

Milne, Helen Eliza Ranks Held: Sister, Staff Nurse DOB: 1888 Birth Place: Carlton, Victoria, Australia DOD: 19 April 1961 Final Rank: Sister Unit: Australian Army Nursing Service Places: Carlton, Springvale First World War, 1914-18world war one, first world war, wwi, australian army nursing service, nurses, sisters, nursing, care, women, el dorado, eldorado

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

Rosalie Bray's recollections of the declaration of World War 2 and her father's enlistment and death in the Middle East.1 p. photocopytom thrupp, world war 2

Copy of Special edition of The Sun News-Pictorial to commemorate the end of World War 2 in Europe, 1945.Facsimile copy of Newspaper, 16 pages, illus.world war 2

This book tells the story of underage soldiers during World War 1. Includes stories of Australian soldiers.340 pages, illus. Hard cover.world war 1, boy soldiers

Story of a British pilot's capture, imprisonment and escape from POW camps in Germany in World War 1191 p. pbk.world war 1, prisoner of war camps

Watsonia's Darien Pullen has sculpted a new World War I memorial for Marrickville City Council.News clipping, black text, colour image.darien pullen, meridian sculpture foundry, world war 1

Unidentified group of soldiers, World War I. 6th from the left maybe John Cecil Jessop.Digital copy of black and white photograph.world war i, soldiers

Victorian scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria

Victorian scenes. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria

Victorian scene. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria

Victorian ladies. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria

Victorian gents. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photographcharles marshall, world war 1, victoria

Victorian grandstand. Location not identified. This scene is part of Charles Marshall's collection of World War 1 photographs.Digital copy of black and white photograph"Les.R. Fitzroy Cup"charles marshall, world war 1, victoria

Photograph of World War 1 medal awarded to Frederick William Kroschel. Fred was related to the Fort family.Digital copy of colour photographsfrederick william kroschel, fort family, world war 1

Photograph of World War 1 medal awarded to P.J. Fort who was related to the Fort family of Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photographsfort family, world war 1, p j fort