Manuals supplied for training and for maintenance in relation to use and upkeep of the Bren Gun. Robert Duncan Vincent enlisted initially as V11896 in the CMF on 17.3.1941, attached to AHQ Cartographic Coy as a Draughtsman 18.3.1941, Cpl 2.6.1941, Sgt 24.10.1941, transfer to the AIF as VX116906 on 3.12.1942, detached to Survey LHQ Bendigo, transfer to HQ BCOF 2.2.1946, emplane for Morotai 5.2.1946, embark for Kure Japan 7.3.1946, return to Australia 5.11.1946, discharged from the AIF 11.11.1946, rank Sgt in HQ BCOF.Small yellow/brown manual for the operation of the Bren Gun. Writing on cover and inside all in black and some illustrations. Centre page folding out to three standard pages with image of full gun and mount with individual parts identified. 12 pages inside.Written on front "VX116906 R.D. Vincent SGT" Titled "The Bren Gun Simplified" - price One Shilling.bren gun, training

All mapping produced at this time were produced using Aerial Photography. These booklets contain the adjusted mathematical solution to joining this group of photographs together..1 Blue covered booklet with green tape binding. Block adjusted values for Gordon Downs SE 52-10 1:250 000 map Adjustment number 309 Sep 1991 .2 Blue covered booklet with green tape binding. Block adjusted values for Delamere SD 52-16 1:250 000 map Adjustment number 272 Jan 1988royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This is an instruction manual describing in detail the construction of the templates used for producing map compilation sheets from aerial photographs, and how the system works.Foolscap size, soft carboard covers, 9 x numbered pages, 3 x fold out pages containing two photos on each. Australian Survey Corps Badge on cover. Stapled and re-stapled on Left hand edge.Front Cover, "15" Top Left and Bottom Left corner, "COOPER" and stamped "58" in Top Right, "AHQ/Misc/0015" Bottom Left Corner, Stamped "Eastern Command Survey Service copy 5"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record. .1) and .2) Pair black GP boots with laces. Rubber soled with leather upper..1) and .2) Molded into the soles are the manufacturer's details: 'MADE BY VULSEAL FOOTWEAR PTY. LTD., HY-PRESSURE VULCANISED SOLE, 'VULSEAL' (over an emblem of a seal)'. .1) Handwritten on inside top: 'T34, RB75".uniform, gp boots, kevin john herdman

The Australian Army bugle is a brass musical instrument used primarily for Military Purposes including signaling, commands, ceremonies and other official functions. They are no longer used in battle but still used as part of tradition.Brown/gold coloured bugle. Small hook at top so as to be able to attach it. Mouthpiece comes loose and inserted into the air pipe. Bugle is in the form of a mouthpiece inserted into a simple hollow tube of metal that circles twice before coming out to form into a widening tunnel.Mouthpiece has "Vincent Back Corp - 2 3/4c" engraved.brass bugle, musical instrument

Manuals supplied for maintenance and Training Purposes in relation to use and upkeep of Thompson machine Gun in the theatre of war. Notebook summarises some key points of this.1. Training Manual for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun. Yellow cover with picture of gun. 32 internal pages on white paper and black writing. Includes B & W pictures of guns and parts. 2. Note book has green cover and supplied by Military Forces. Inside pages lined and white. Writing of notes on one side only and manually numbered up to Pg. 14 with technical notes.1. Sticker on front says "Technical Book and Magazine Co". In pencil at top name "R.D. Vincent". 2. Note book name at top "D.V. Sutcliffe, SGT" and writing "Thompson Sub Machine" - Is notebook of "Australian Military Forces" training manual, thompson machine gun

Seven point star represents 6 states and 7th for Territorial shield has 6 symbols for each of 6 states. Wreath colours of gold and blue are colours of Australia's livery and shield held up by native animals of Kangaroo and Emu.Gold ornate metallic frame with a coloured print of Australian Coat of Arms (Wreath of gold and blue with Kangaroo and Emu holding a shield and at top a 7 pointed star). Is in colour on a white background. Image has glass protection and frame has hard cardboard backing with a hook on either side connected with a length of copper hanging wire. Coat of Arms with "Australia" at bottom. Stamp on back stating "Passchendaele Barracks Trust".coat of arms, passchendaele barracks trust

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 this will bring up all associated items with Thompsons.This is a set of nine pages of steel, marine engine parts and naval gun parts - testing. The sheets have the letterhead of Thompsons Engineering and Pipe Co Ltd., Castlemaine. The results are to the Commonwealth of Australia 1 - 4. Marine Engine Parts. Dated 1945- 46 5 - 6. 4" Naval gun parts tests. Dated 1942. 7. Corvette Marine engine parts. Dated 1942. 8. Breach blocks for CQF M4 XIX ?? Dated 1942. 9. Tensile & bend tests Steel. Dated 1942.steel testing, marine engine parts

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons.This is a set of 3 sheets of steel tests on 6 PDR anti-tank gun tests. From Thompsons Engineering & Pipe Co. Lt Castlemaine to General Motors Holden, South Aust A/C Ministry of Munitions. 1. Barrel NRS 2483 - 2484 - 2498 - 2499 - Dated 1943. 2. Barrel NRS 1809 - 1812 - 1826 - 1827 - Dated 1942. 3. Barrel NRS 1876 - 1877 - 1859 - 1871 - Dated 1943.Signed off by (?) Martin.gun barrel tests, pdr anti- tank.

By using this Cat No it will bring up all associated items re Thompsons.1. Commonwealth Order to Ordnance Factory Bendigo to harden, temper and test 4" MK x 1 x Naval Barrels, "" F" nickel steel. Six barrel numbers are shown. Dated 1 Oct 1942. 2. Commonwealth Order to Bendigo Ordinance Factory to harden, temper and test piece 4"breech block billett "F" Nickel steel. Thompsons Foundry.1. Stamped - order finished. Received 2 Oct 1942 - order tracking signed by R. J. Liniacke, shipped 28 June 1944. 2. Stamped - order. Received 21 Nov 1942 - signed by R. J. Liniacke.ww2, cannon manufacture

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons.These are typed copies of work documents. They are on a lightweight pink paper. They are from Thompson's Engineering to the Bendigo Ordnance factory, Naval Dept. 1. Dated 7 Oct 1942 for tests on breech ring billed in "D" steel contract MON1775. 2. Dated 13 Oct 1942 for tests on Gun metal castings 4"Naval Guns, and Class "D " stee4l for breech rings for 4" Naval Guns. 3. Dated 29 Oct 1942. Test on gunmetal castings. 4. Dated 4 Nov 1942. Tests covered by 3 particular contracts. 5. Dated 25 Nov 1942, For Mechanical tests on a spcific contract. 2.3. & 5. Rubber stamp of a signature - illegibleww2, cannons, manufacture

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons.Single sheet of paper. Tests on material for 150 Breech blocks for QF 17 PDR Guns. From: Thompson's Engineering & Pipe Co. Ltd. dated 19/10/1942. To: Ministry of Munitions A/C Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong. The tests cover Breech Blocks. (1508 - 1513) (1542 - 1547) (1554 - 1559) (1560 - 1565) (1571 - 1575) (1582 - 1587) Signed off at bottom by (??) Martin.17 pdr a/tn gun, steel testing, ww2

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring all items associated with Thompsons.1. Single sheet of paper. From Thompson's Engineering & Pipe Co Ltd to Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong. A/c Ministry of Munitions. Titled - mechanical tests - Test on 25 PDR Breech rings. Rings NR (1790-1793). Dated 26 March 1943. 2. Tensile tests on material for 95 (loose) Barrel forgings for 25 PDR Gun Howitzers. From Thompson's to Commonwealth of Australia - Ministry of Munitions. Barrel 14236/1 (Y2) - Barrel 635/3 - Dated 18 Feb 1942.1. Top has name "Mr. Johnson" written. In the middle is an unidentifiable signature dated 26-3-1943. Bottom has (??) Martin. 2. At bottom signed off by (??) Martin.25 pdr, thompson's castlemaine, ordnance factory maribyrnong.

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons.There are 8 sheets of test results for various heavy machinery. From Thompson's Engineering & Pipe Co. Ltd. 1. - 2. To C of A - Ord Factory Bendigo - Dated 1942 & 1943. 3. To Ord Factory Maribyrnong Dated 1944. 4. To Chas Ruwoldt Pty Ltd Dated 1945. 5. To C of A O.F.M (Maribyrnong) Dated 1945. 6. To Chas Ruwoldt Pty Ltd. Dated 1945 7. To Chas Ruwoldt Dated 1945. 8. To Ord Factory Bendigo. A/c Commonwealth of Aust. Dated 1945.Most have been signed off by (??) Martin. .5 has a red note - to be renormalised at 8.30c J. Adams 8/8/44.thompsons castlemaine, test results, ww2

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons.These are four test results on 6 PDR Barrels. They are from Thompson's Engineering and Pipe Co Ltd. 1. Polster barrels converted from 6 PDR Barrels dated 16/ 11/ 43. To General Motors Holden Ltd. Polster barrels No's 3083- 3085, 3087, 3090, 3091. Signed off by (??) Martin. 2. Bofor Barrel converted from 6 PDR Barrel. Dated 25/11/43. To Ord Factory Maribyrnong. Barrell No. V1589/1. 3. 6 PDR Barrel No. 3243. Dated 8/12/43. To General Motors Holden Ltd. Signed by (??) Martin. 4. Bofor Barrel converted from 6 PDR Barrel Dated 10/12/43. To Ord Factory Maribyrnong. Signed off by (??) Martin.gun barrels, testing, ord factory maribyrnong, general motors holden

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons.Two sheets of test results. They are from Thompsons Engineering & Pipe Co to Ordnance Factory, Maribyrnong. They are signed off by (??) Martin. 1. Test sheet for Breech blocks 17 PDR Block Nos 1560-1565, Dated 21/9/43. 2. Test sheet for Breech blocks 17 PDR Block No's 1554 - 1559. Dated 21/9/43.gun barrels, 17 pdr, mechanical testing, thompsons castlemaine, ord factory maribyrning.

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons. 2 sheets of paper from Thompson Engineering & Pipe Co Ltd, signed by (??) Martin. 1. 25 PDR Breech rings No's 2671-2673. To Chas Ruwoldt Pty Ltd, A/C Ministry of Munitions. Dated 9/12/43. 2. 25 PDR Axles. No. 870-877-882-883. To Chas Ruwoldt Pty Ltd Ministry of Munitions. Dated 9/2/1944.25 pdr guns, chas ruwoldt p/l, thompsons castlemaine

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring up all items associated with Thompsons. Two sheets of paper from Thompson Engineering & Pipe Co. Ltd. To Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong Dated 18/8/43. Signed off by (??) Martin. 1. Results for tests on roller paths for 3.7 AA Guns (Batch 15). 2. Results for tests on roller paths for 3.7AA guns (Batch 9). Signed off by (??) Martin.3.7"aa guns, ord factory maribyrnong, thompsons castlemaine

Information - on front cover - "CENTENARY EDITION/ BEERSHEBA/ TRAVELS THROUGH A FORGOTTEN AUSTRALIAN VICTORY/ PAUL DALEY/. A full-bodied, human telling of the deeds of the AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSEMAN/ TONY WRIGHT" On back cover. "It was a glorious triumph of arms for Australian/ Forces, a romantic moment of dash and bravura that/ stood out in the tragedy of World War 1. Yet it barely/ registers in Australia's national consciousness."Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard; black, gold and white print on front, spine and back. White background. Illustrated - front - black and white photograph of a trooper mounted on a horse with full kit. 339 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated - black and white diagrams of maps and centrefold collection of photographs. Inscription - front end paper.Front end paper - handwritten, black ink - donor's name and date, "Donated by Joy Wellings/ 16-8-2023".books, ww1, beersheba, australian army, light horse regiment.

Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard; black, red and white print on front and back. Illustrated - front, black and white photographs of a troop inspection parade with army camp in background. Rising Sun Badge. Book - Colour map of Seymour area. 65 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs and maps. End papers - printed with "Foreword" and information. books, military history, seymour, puckapunyal

Certificate "FOR KING/ AND/ COUNTRY" from 'SHIRE OF EAST LODDON" "CERTIFICATE IN APPRECIATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR 1939-45" "Robert T. Phillips" Robert Thomas Phillips V28869 (AMF) VX113093 (2nd AIF). Enlisted 16.12.1941 age 20 years 7 months as V28869, transferred to the AIF 14.10.1942 in 2/2nd Tank Transporter Coy ASC, listed as served in Adelaide River, Winnellie and Darwin between 25.11.1943 to 23.9.1945. Discharged 19/10/45 with the rank CPL in A.A. Pay Corps.CERTIFICATE - ORIGINAL, ON PAPER. Dark Brown print. Illustrated in colours, red, blue, yellow and beige. Top - Rising Sun Badge with British and Australian Flags, outline map of Australia and surrounded by decorative scroll work. Bottom - Red seal. Certificate framed with decorative line and scroll work. Frame - timber, gold colour paint with black paint highlights to decorate moulding. Glass front. Backing - cardboard and brown paper. Original metal hanging clips and cotton cord.Handwritten in black ink: "Robert T. Phillips" - 6th April 1946, Signed by R.W. Bogie, President. H.C....???...... Councilor, A. Gutherie Shire Secretary.framed accessories, certificate, ww2, shire of east loddon

Service Award presented in recognition of 50 years continuous service as a member of the League. Robert Thomas Phillips V28869, VX113093, refer Cat No 7258 for his service details.Certificate - on paper, cream colour. Black print. Illustrated with; " top - Gold "RETURNED SERVICES LEAGUE/ AUSTRALIA" badge. Bottom - Red Seal.Handwritten in black ink "Robert T. Phillips" "Fifth September 2001" Two illegible signatures of National President and National Secretary.framed accessories, certificate, rsl, robert t phillips

This item is a reproduction of the Honor Roll for WW1 servicemen associated with St Jude's Anglican Church, California Gully.Memorabilia - on paper, in colour, reproduction of an Honor Roll for WW1. Honor Roll - Servicemen associated with a Church. "LEST WE FORGET", printed above a Rising Sun with decorative banner. Three columns of names in gothic script, top half red, lower section black ink. Copy print very pale and hard to read. Mount - white cardboard. Frame - moulded MDF board with gold and black speckle effect paint, with perspex front. cardboard backing.Title to Poster "HONOR ROLL/ St Jude's Sunday School" Years printed 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. Handwritten signature - black ink below names "J.H.B. Grilles."framed accessories, honour roll, anglican church, california gully

The photo was taken on ANZAC Day 1985 at the Kangaroo Flat RSL service with Bill Forrest leading. William (Bill) Malcolm Forrest was born in Moora WA, enlisted 12.4.1951 No 5/1788 age 18 years and became a Sapper. After attending Battle School in Japan he then served with 3 RAR in Korea, DVA file states 12.7.1953 to 15.7.1954. He later went on to serve with 2 RAR in Malaya. He was discharged after 6 years service on 11.4.1957, discharge certificate states Active Service being 1 year 337 days. He re enlisted again on 11 3.1958 with Regt No 36283 and served another 17 years 165 days and was discharged with the rank of Sgt on 22.8.1975. During this engagement he had Corps and Trade Training 6 months, Regimental, Steward, Army Mess Supervisor and General Duties with Training and Survey Units.Photograph B & W showing a group of men marching in an ANZAC Day Parade. The man leading carrying a flag is Bill Forrest from Kangaroo Flat RSL.photographs, anzac day, korea, malaya

William Malcom (Bill) Forrest, served Korea & Malaya. Refer Cat No 7281P for his two periods of service engagements.Certificate of discharge form AAF A16 register No P35010, light yellow colour, all print in black and signed in blue pen. Certificate details re name, date of birth and place, rank, Regt No, enlistment and discharge dates, physical description.Main points: "5/1788 William Malcolm Forrest"certificate, discharge, korea, malaya

William Malcom (Bill) Forrest, served Korea and Malaya. Refer Cat No 7281P for both of his service engagements..1) .2) Discharge Procedure forms AAF A 102, card. .1) brown colour .2) light brown. All print in black, entries in red pen, others in blue pen, both have been stamped. .1) Appears to be an initial one and .2) a completed form.Main points: "5/1788 SPR Forrest - William Malcolm - Termination of engagement" Stamped, "Passed X Ray" Stamped, "AHQ Svy Regt - R Aust Svy" - "CO AHQ Survey Regiment"administrative record, form, korea, malaya

William Malcom (Bill) Forrest. Refer Cat No 7281P for the details of his two periods of engagement. The figures "Korea 19.3.53 - 31.8.54" are a different figure from what is in the DVA file.Letter, paper yellowed, "CARO A11 (E1) MP", all print in black from Central Army Records Office to Pte W.M. Forrest relating to the issue of the "Returned from Active Service Badge"Main points; "Pte W.M. Forrest - A400524", "5/1788". On rear hand written in blue pen. "Korea 19.3.53 - 31.8.1954". "Malaya 8.10.55 - 20.4.56"letter, badge, active service, korea, malaya

William Malcolm (Bill) Forrest, served Korea and Malaya. Refer Cat No 7281P for his two service engagements.Letter, paper yellowed, A11/B/, Central Army Records Office. Letter relates to the issue of a Discharge Certificate to 5/1788 William Forrest.Main points.: "5/1788 Spr W.M. Forrest", "P35010" "Mr W.M. Forrest, Spring Gully Rd Bendigo Vic"letter, discharge, korea, malaya

The letter is to William John Turner in appreciation of him conducting the Ritual (ODE) on numerous occasions. Turner is a Life Member of the Bendigo Sub Branch. Refer Cat No's 8029 & 8030 for details of his volunteer/committee work, Life Membership and his WW1 service records.Letter off white colour, letter head of the "Returned Services League of Australia" - Bendigo Sub Branch, all type in black, signed in blue pen. The letter is to "Mr W. Turner" of 121 Barnard St Bendigo."Bendigo 18th June 1969" "President C.J. Plant" "Secretary J.K. Barnes" "Mr W. Turner"brsl, smirsl, letter

The letter to William John Turner relates to his resignation from the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Committee and was accepted with reluctance and regret and that his health improves. Refer Cat No's 8029 and 8030 for his awards, volunteer and committee work with the sub branch and WW1 service details.Letter yellowed paper, top has the letter head of the "R.S.S.A.I.L.A" followed by the telephone No "95" and the RSL Logo, date then text typed in black, signed at the bottom."21 June 1951" "W.J. Turner Esq - 121 Barnard St Bendigo" "Yours sincerely - Vic Palmer - Honorary Secretary"brsl, smirsl, letter