This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.PhotgraphJim and friendssecond world war; brother;jim; friends; west sydney; australia: 1940's

This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.PhotographMe, friends 1941 Kodak Printswest sydney; school; 1940's; 1941;second world war; girls; women; australia

This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.PhotographTo Jim with love from your big Sister PS501-18west sydney; australia; portrait: war correspondence; second world war; women

This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.PhotographMum & Dad 188 12-163-19 21 mum; dad; west sydney; australia; 1940s; second world war; hats

This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.photographjim, jeya? For further copies of this photo quote this number. Speciality Studio Piccadilly arcade 220 Pitt Street Sydneysecond world war; west sydney; australia 1940's

This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.Smith 3 Dad, Mum, Jim HB732 36second world war; mcgrath photography; west sydney: australia

This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.Jim Central Station Photos 49 Little Strand Arcade Sydneysecond world war; me; wesy sydney; australia

Discusses Australia's attraction to America post World War Two. Boyd argues that it is important for Australians and Americans to gain a mutual understanding of each other.Typewritten, foolscap, 3 pagesPencil mark up on second pageamerica, william wentworth, dr. robin brett, second world war, britain, robin boyd

Produced by the United States Navy during 1940. While the Second World War had broken out, the United States where yet to joinworld war two, united states navy, aircraft navigation

These binoculars appear to have been made for use by service personnel, carrying a broad arrow symbol on the barrel. The inscriptions "MG" may indicate the manufacturer or initials of the owner. The service number 48582 may indicate that the pair was owned by Lionel James O'Dempsey, a Victorian who served as a Lance Sergeant with the 3 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment during the Second World War.Brass binoculars with cotton cord acting as strap, fastened via a knot on one side of a small loop cast into the side of the barrel. Two cone shaped barrels with circular convex glass disc on each wide end. Each barrel joined together via a joint platform approximately halfway and 9/10ths of the way up the binoculars. Binoculars can change shape by barrels swivelling on a central pin. Binoculars also zoom in and out (i.e. barrel reduces and expands) due to grooved dial in centre of pin. One eye piece missing on left side, right side intact but able to be unscrewed. Barrels are tinted green from copper corrosion and retractable barrel sections have black colouring in parts.Inscribed on centre platform between eye pieces "M G", in the direction of the wearer. On top of adjustable barrels: "[broad arrow] (right side)", "Mk VSP-/48582"second world war, worl war two, world war ii, binoculars, looking glass, surveillance

This case belonged to Leonard Thomas (VX21070) who was born on 23 Aug 1900 in Cardiff England. By the Second World War, Thomas had emigrated to Australia and was residing in Elwood when he enlisted in Caulfield in 1940. Thomas served during the war as a Private and was discharged on 31 May 1949 from the AIF Mov and Control Group. His full service records are not currently available via the National Archives Australia and so it is unclear whether this case was part of the equipment of his role or a personal item.This case contains a number of inscriptions which may aid researchers to understand the life and movements of the owner, Leonard Thomas. The apparent crest is of special interest, suggesting that Leonard Thomas was connected to equine activities though the unavailability of his service records mean this fact is not confirmed. The item has interpretive potential, to discuss matters of equipment, emigration, use of horses during war and possibly leisure activities if the crest is taken as a reference to polo.Horse shoe shaped case in brown leather constructed of a lid and base. Used for storing shirt collars. Lid and base respectively constructed of two pieces of leather (one top and one edge) which are stitched to heavy card interior lining, mustard yellow in colour. The lid and base are held together by a sewn on leather strip and fastened at the top with a metal buckle; the holed strap through which the buckle attaches has broken. This strap in turn passes vertically down the back of the case and underneath (forming the strip which joins the two halves). Exterior base carries handwritten inscriptions, as does the interior lid. Black ink stamps throughout.Stamps read "L THOMAS" along an upturned horse shoe, underneath which are possibly clubs and an up-facing arrow. Service number written on side of case reads "VX21070". Handwritten inscription reads "Leonard Thomas/33 [illegible three words]/Cardiff/April 20th 1921." Interior of lid reads "LEONARD THOMAS 5-2-20" with a striped triangle below.case, horseshoe, cardiff, england, united kingdom, second world war, elizabeth thomas, world war ii, world war 2, 1940s, emigration

A hair fashion accessory for 20thCentury ladies. Plastic is a material consisting of any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organics that are malleable and can be moulded into solid objects of diverse shapes. Due to their relatively low cost, ease of manufacture, versatility, and imperviousness to water, plastics are used in an enormous and expanding range of products. They displaced many traditional materials, such as wood, stone, horn and bone, leather, paper, metal, glass, and ceramic, in most of their former uses including jewellery. Parkesine is considered the first man-made plastic. The plastic material was patented by Alexander Parkes, In Birmingham, UK in 1856.The world's first fully synthetic plastic was bakelite, invented in New York in 1907 by Leo Baekeland who coined the term 'plastics'. After World War I, improvements in chemical technology led to an explosion in new forms of plastics, with mass production beginning in the 1940s during World War 11 due to shortages of silk and ivory.A plastic, tortoise shell pattern, lady's hair-comb in the mantilla style with diamante decoration.hair fashion, hairdressing, coiffure, plastic, personal effects, jewellery, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, early settlers, world war 1 1914-1918, world war 11 1939-1945, silk, ivory, bakelite,

Recognising that warmed ether was less irritating to the airway and patients receiving it were less likely to experience shock, Francis Shipway developed the Shipway's apparatus which was used during World War 1 and continued to be used through to World War 2. Reduction of shock for patients who had experienced trauma was crucial to their later recovery, particularly during war times. This example of the Shipway's apparatus also has the facility for administering chloroform.A triangular metal stand with two glass jars sitting in a metal tub and a green metal jar that looks like a thermos, also sitting in a metal tub. A metal pole has been screwed into the centre point of the stand, with a circular top to act as a handle. One of the jars has a rubber stopper in the neck with metal tubing attached to the stopper. The other glass jar has a metal screw top with a dropper spout. The two glass jars are connected via red rubber tubing. The apparatus has been sectioned in parts to show the inner mechanisms.Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to metal bath: SHIPWAY'S APPARATUS •Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to metal bath: ETHER VAPORISER •Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to metal bath: THERMOS WITH HOT WATER •Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to glass bottle: CHLOROFORM VAPORIZER •Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to metal connector: TO AIR BELLOWS •Typed in black ink on white paper and adhered to tube in thermos: DELIVERY TUBE •Moulded into base of thermos: THERMOSshipway, world war i, warmed ether, endotracheal, chloroform

This vehicle is a Chevrolet but was fitted out as an ambulance at Fisherman's Bend, near Melbourne, Victoria by General Motors Holden. It was used by the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War. Purchased by Metropolitan Ambulance Service in 1989 from a Military Museum. This vehicle appeared in the filming of the movie "The White Mouse" (the story of Nancy Wake, French Resistance worker in the second World War). It also appeared in the film "Blonde" (the life of Marilyn Monroe). Four-wheeled vehicle used as ambulance. Body painted grey and cream, chrome radiator and bumpers.Vehicle registration number 15170-Hchevrolet, general motors holden, fisherman's bend, ambulance, motor vehicle, raaf (royal australian air force), second world war

Taken during World War 1, this photo is taken of three soldiers and their horses, featuring families in the background. One of the men featured is H. J. Ronald.This photograph is historically significant as it provides insight into the uniforms and clothing worn during the early 20th century and World War 1 period. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on photograph paper and mounted on a beige card.Observe: H. J. RONALD Reverse: H. J. Ronald / Donated by George Ronald / 49 Jellico Avenue / 5898 (crossed out) / Tallangattamilitary album, burke museum, beechworth, beechworth museum, world war one, wwi, horses, h.j.ronald, soldiers, soldiers and horses

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan 14th australian infantry battalion, aif, charles (charlie) thomas harris, charles thomas harris, first world war, letters, lew howard collection, ww1

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, first world war, letter head, letters, lew howard collection, the australian y.m.c.a., ww1

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, ernest w. welsby, first world war, kangaroo ground, letters, lew howard collection, ww1

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, 14th australian infantry battalion, charles (charlie) thomas harris, charles thomas harris, first world war, kangaroo ground, letters, lew howard collection, ww1

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, first world war, letters, lew howard collection, ww1

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, capetown, ernest w. welsby, first world war, letters, lew howard collection, south africa, ww1

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, capetown, ernest w. welsby, first world war, letters, lew howard collection, south africa, ww1

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan 14th australian infantry battalion, aif, charles (charlie) thomas harris, charles thomas harris, first world war, france, kangaroo ground, letters, lew howard collection, ww1

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, clement r. stone, equity trustees company ltd, first world war, letters, lew howard collection, panton hill, ww1

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, first world war, letters, lew howard collection, ww1

First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan 38th australian infantry battalion, aif, first world war, hurstbridge, letters, lew howard collection, walter henry yates, ww1

The bombing of Darwin during World War 2 and the defense by the 54 Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force. Historical notes on the Squadron between 1943 and 1945.Detailed information of 54th Fighter Squadron in Darwin between 1943-1945Lion and Swan by Fred Woodgate Fighter Guide Map No 1A - Darwin area - 50th Anniversary 13th August 1992Front Cover - see picturespitfire, darwin, 54 fighter squadron, lion and swans, fred woodgate, royal air force, spitfire association, ww2, world war two, 1943, 1945, 50th anniversary

Article about a World War 1 display by Box Hill RSL centering on Lieutenant John Boothroyd Monkhouse who served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France.Article with text and colour imagesworld war i, john boothroyd monkhouse

The "Anzac Coves" was a revue created by Frank Crossley during the First World War. Wal Luxford and Cec Jessop were part of the team to produce this entertainment. Digital copy of colour photograph.luxford family, cecil jessop, anzac coves revue, world war 1

This card was witnessed by Elizabeth Ann Robertson of 1004 Mair St, Ballarat. It most probably has something to do with security during World War 2.Double sided card with handwritten details on a printed cardworld war two, william hall robertson, william robertson, identity card, letterhead, brinds propriety limited, federal distilleries