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Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - SET of WW2 BADGES, c1939-1946
See Addlem Collection Cat 432.2There are 7 Australian shoulder, dull metal curved, Epaulette Badges. A pair of Rising Sun Badges, dull copper. Marked "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.ww2, uniform, australia badges -
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Document - ENVELOPES, Australian Government, c 1945-1950
See Addlem Collection Cat. 432.2.1. Very small brown envelope. Printed on front are the number 244157. R.A.S. Badge No. A................. Envelope is empty. 2, Very small brown envelope. The title is the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airman's Imperial League Australia. Inside this envelope is a card showing No. 97366. The Manufacturer being Stokes and Sons, Melb.1. In the centre are two lines, Badge No, 97366. Name F.E. Addlem.paperwork, ww2, stationery -
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Uniform - PUGGAREE, AUSTRALIAN ARMY, Australian Army, c1939-1945
Refer to Cat 4967.2Brown Puggaree for a slouch hat. It has the six folds on top edge. On one side is a purple felt badge. That badge is rectangular shaped with a triangle above it.ww2, uniform, hats -
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Document - ENTITLEMENT DOCUMENT WAR GRATUITY FOR ATTWOOD JOHN R V5920, Australian Army, c1939-1945
See Paybooks Cat 4967.21. Plain sheet of white paper from Commonwealth of Australia (Defence Forces). Printed with black ink. This shows how many days Attwood served overseas and how many days for other qualifying service (24 months @ 15/-). 2. Commonwealth Government Envelope, has a window with a rubber stamp for 2 1/2p, Franked Melbourne 7 May 45. On the rear is a wartime note - "Gossip is Sabotage".Rubber stamp - checking staff 3rd M.D. 201ww2, gratuity payments, documents -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - SERVICE ENVELOPE, Commonwealth Government, C.1939 - 45
See also 3146, 4451P and 4453Brown paper envelope. Green ink. Double cross across centre. Words "Active Service" in large writing above the cross. Below the cross are instructions fro use. Notes about censorship. Unusedenvelopes, active service, ww2 -
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Card - IDENTITY CARD WW2, C.1942
Item in collection relating to Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Civilian issue Identity card, Form C.R.3, light khaki colour, rectangular shape, all type in black print, hand written and stamped details, date appears to be 14 APR 1942.Hand written, “4”, “87”, “4561”, “Amy Maud Ferris, Terrick Terrick, Private bag Pyramid Hill”. Stamped in purple, “BENDIGO”identity card, civilian, ww2 -
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Map - MAP of TOBRUK HARBOUR, 48 Survey Coy S.A.E.C, C.1942
Item in the Doug Dean 2nd AIF collection, refer cat No 4575PMap, laminated, “MAP T/1 SECRET TOBRUK”, shows Tobruk area and harbour, shows creeks, gullies, there are 20 marked installations in red, a rectangular section has been hand drawn on marked “E” & “F”,.At bottom RH corner, “HQ, RAF, ME, A1, 16 JULY 1942”tobruk, maps, ww2 -
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Map - MAP of NORTH AFRICA, C.1939 - 45
Doug Dean collection, refer cat No 4575PMap, German, North Africa, 1:500 000, all print in black and in German, map covers from “Tripolis” to Pt Said”, item appears to be two sheets glued together and laminated.maps, german, ww2 -
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Card - CARD, CHRISTMAS, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, c 1939-1945
See Cat 4575P DeanThis card is made in two pieces. The outer is made of cardboard. The inner is made of stout paper. They are folded together and bound on the spine with light green ribbon. The front cover has a cutout in the shape of the Indian Sub continent. Through the hole can be seen a print of an Indian Fort. The words "Best Wishes" are printed on the bottom.Inside is written "To Mrs Waight - with Good Wishes for a Happy Christmas and a Bright New Year. love from Doug 1940.ww2, christmas, india -
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Card - CARD, CHRISTMAS, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd London, c 1939-45
Refer to Cat 4575P for details.This card is made in two pieces. The outer is made of cardboard. The inner is made of stout paper. They are folded in the centre. The two pieces are bound on the fold with a piece of light green ribbon. In the outer card is a cutout in the shape of the Indian sub continent. This opening reveals a print of the Taj Mahal.Inside the card are the word: - "To Dorrie, with the best of Good Wishes for Christmas and the coming year. Love from Doug 1940"christmas, ww2, india -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1939-1945
Refer to Cat 4575P.Four small Black & White photos of scenes from India. They were initially a postcard size, then cut in half to make 4 small photos. 1. Marketplace - small stalls. 2. Market scene - lady carrying articles on her head. 3. Image of 4 buildings behind a fence. 4. Image of some donkeys at a waters edge.1.On rear has written : "Market at Deolali, India" 2. On rear is written "Market at Deolali, India" 3. On rear is written "Temple of Silence, on hill above rest camp - Deolali, India". 1940ww2, india, cultural -
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Photograph - SET OF 16 PHOTOGRAPHS
Refer to 4575P, service of Doug Dean. See Museum staff for description of each photo.Each photo is B & W. They show various scenes from the Siege of Tobruk (Including enemy aiircraft). They include a Mess queue, Stuhas, bomb, blasts, campsite in a wadi, shipwrecks in harbour, including the "Liguria", flak, Blasted buildings, inc 2/4 AGH>There are no inscriptions on any of the photos.photographs, ww2, tobruk -
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Booklet - SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY, Rats of Tobruk Association, SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION 1941 - 1991
See Dean 4575PThis booklet has a strong cardboard cover . Inside are 32 pages consisting of text, history, photographs. Inside the rear cover is a list of contributors.Nilww2, tobruk, rats assn -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS B & W
See Dean Cat 4575P.1. Scene showing bomb damaged building - location unknown,. 2. Scene of a harbour - showing water and buildings - location unknown. 3. A scene showing 4 Australian soldiers beside an ancient building (Roman). 4. A scene showing 3 Australian soldiers in front of a building wall. It is in a strong sunshine day, The soldiers are on a footpath. Two soldiers have peak caps, one has a slouch hat. All are wearing shorts.1. & 2. - Nil 3. On rear is written 1942 Baalbech, Syria. Bottom, Doug Dean. Jack 'Honesy' (Dec), Front - Bluey Pryor, Andy Crowbeck (Dec). 4. On rear is written - Palestine 1942. Jerusalem Rockfellow Museum. Windy Drow (son - Newbridge), Doug Dean, Brian Dongate QLD.ww2, syria, aust soldiers -
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Photograph - PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH, Vincent Kelly Bendigo, C.1942
Roy Leslie Thurlow, refer Thurlow collection Cat No 4688PPhotograph sepia tone of a soldier in uniform with a beret on, backing is fawn coloured cardboard,On front, “Vincent Kelly Bendigo”photographs, portraits, ww2 -
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Award - MEDALS, Post 1945
Roy Thurlow collection, refer Cat No 4688P.Two medals individual with ribbons. 1. British War Medal 1939 - 45 2. Australian service medal 1939 - 45Stamped on medal edge, “VX77313 R.L.THURLOW”medals, awards, ww2 -
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Pamphlet - PAMPHLETS, RATS of TOBRUK ASSOC, Rats of Tobruk Association, Dedication Service, Memorial Window, St. John's Presbyterian Church, Bendigo. 12 April 1987
The Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association donated a memorial window to the St John's Presbyterian Church, Bendigo. 12 April 1987.1. Single A4 size sheet, printed on one side only. At top there is the Rats of Tobruk Association crest. Title as above. A grainy picture of two soldiers walking in a town with a palm tree. Caption states St. Anthony's Church Tobruk 1941. Bottom half is a summary title "Siege of Tobruk April-Dec 1941" 2. Single A4 size sheet, printed on one side only. At top there is the Rats of Tobruk Association crest. Title as above. A grainy picture of two soldiers walking in a town with a palm tree. Caption states St. Anthony's Church Tobruk 1941. Bottom half is a summary title "Siege of Tobruk April-Dec 1941" 3. Single A4 size sheet, printed on one side only. At top there is the Rats of Tobruk Association crest. Title as above. A grainy picture of two soldiers walking in a town with a palm tree. Caption states St. Anthony's Church Tobruk 1941. Bottom half is a summary title "Siege of Tobruk April-Dec 1941"Nilww2, tobruk, bendigo -
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Souvenir - SHERRY GLASS
Dean collection refer Cat No 4575PPlain glass with stem. It has a gold rim. On one side is the RSL logo of the day (3 figures). Around that logo are the words "Women's Council", outside of that are the dates 1933-1983. Above and below the RSL logo are "RSL OF VICTORIA - GOLDEN JUBILEEE'.ww2, rsl vic, women's council -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COAT & BELT, C 1944
Uniform Items belonged to Harold Bertie Chatfield No 401493 RAAF. Refer 198P for his service record also 197, 2331..1) Jacket, Cotton Twill, Navy Blue, Service Ribbons. .2) Belt, Cotton Twill, Navy Blue, Black Metal Buckle.RAAF Wing Insignia, Service Ribbonsuniforms, raaf, ww2 -
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Badge - FEMALE RELATIVE BADGES, Angus & Coote, 1) 1942 .2) 1940
Female Relatives Badge instituted in 1940. Issued to the nearest female relative. Each star represents a serving member of the Forces. Badge number 126191 relates to Frederick Victor Clive Lowery VX28403 2nd AIF. Badge number 2435 relates to the Ruby Hutchins, the mother of six brothers who served in the AIF: Donald (VX43028), Norman (VX10296), Leonard (VX683), Clifford (VX682), Charles (VX63583) and Ronald (VX681). "To The Women of Australia" badges. .1) Circular badge with map of Australia central and crown at top. Suspended by chain is a bar with one star centre. .2) Same as above..1) "126191" .2) "2435"numismatics - badges, female relatives, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph, c.WWII
Photograph of a Lancaster bomber on a bombing mission. Bombs released by the aircraft are visible. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Photo, black & white, white border, aerial photograph of an aircraft dropping a stick of bombs over a target. Ground target partially visible through clouds.On back, handwritten in blue ink: "I.M. Davey Pres. C.W.A. Strathdale. 'Stick of bombs going down'".bombing run, photography, ww2 -
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Document - ENTITLEMENT DOCUMENT, Royal Australian Air Force, 1945
Claim form and guidelines issued to service personnel to be used to determine the eligibility for medals. Claim form No. R.A.A.F Form P/P 157 (Sept 1945). Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Typed document on foolscap sized cream paper describing eligibility for various WWII campaign medals. Claim form for medals printed front and back on foolscap paper. Six pages in total secured with a staple in top L.H corner.medals, certificates, ww2 -
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Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, 1945
Peak Cap, Kahki cotton twill, brown leather hat band with blackened brass keepers, lining cotton fabric and clear plastic, size 7 3/8ths Inside cap, “batch No V279”peak caps, headwear, ww2 -
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Document - CERTIFICATE, 1.2.1946
Item relates to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat 3710 for his service details. Royal Australian Air Force, Certificate of Service and Discharge. For WWII RAAF Member. Strong paper, cream with dark blue print. Dated 1.2.1946.Printed details: No 431130 Rank: Warrant Officer Full Name: Arthur Thomas MANLY Date of Enlistment: 21.5.1943 Date of Discharge: 22.1.1946discharge paper, raaf, ww2 -
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Document - DOCUMENT - AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS, c.WWII
Item in the collection of Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3710 for his service details.Foolscap size, typed instructions, single sided. Topics: General, Emergency Exits on Ground, Emergency Exits During Flight, Landing Gear Emergency Lowering System, Emergency Hydrulic Operation of Main Landing Gear Down Position Latches, Caution.In black type at top: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONSdocument, raaf, ww2 -
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Book - PAYBOOK, RAAF, 1940
Item relates to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3710 for his service details.Royal Australian Air Force Members Pay Book. Blue buckram cover, black print. Pay Book No 149120.Printed on front in black: Official No: 431130 Surname: MANLY Christian Name: Arthur Thomas Stamped across front in blue: DISCHARGEDpaybook, raaf, ww2 -
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Document - LOGBOOK, RAAF Log Book, 6.1938
Item relates to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3710 for his service details.RAAF Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operators Flying Log Book. Blue buckram cover, black print. Rear of the book has remnants of an aviation article used as a cover, coloured picture. Inside is flying data ie dates, aircraft number, pilot of A/C, duty, flying hours, remarks (includes patrols & action).Handwritten bottom front in black ink: Name: MANLY. A T Glued inside: 1 page summary of his operational tour RAAF Form P/P 138 SECRETdocuments, ww2, raaf -
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Accessory - TIN, OINTMENT, c.WWII
Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Yellow metal tin with hinged lid. Contains 8 yellow tubes with sealed lids. Tubes made from lead. Each tube has instructions in black print. Tubes are separated with white card. Instructions for use printed on lid & base in maroon type.Printed in maroon on top of tin: ANTI-GAS NO 2 APPLY FREELY TO AFFECTED PORTION OF SKIN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. RUB IN VIGOROUSLY FOR NOT LESS THAN ONE MINUTE. KEEP AWAY FROM EYES. TO OBTAIN OINTMENT FROM TUBE SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK OF BOX.anti gas, ointment, ww2 -
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Administrative record - IDENTITY CARD
Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details. Frederick Gardner DAVEY held the rank of P/O (Pilot Officer) at the date of issue. Folded, pink, Royal Air Force identity card. Black / white photo of owner Frederick Gardner DAVEY. Conditions of use printed on back of card. In black print on front cover: IDENTITY CARD FOR ALL RANKS OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, WOMEN'S AUXIL IARY AIR FORCE AND THE DOMINION AIR FORCES Card No 828520 R.A.F. FORM 1250 (R) Personal details handwritten in black ink on inside.identification, dominium forces, ww2 -
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Magazine - MAGAZINE COLLECTION WW2, Orbis Publishing Ltd, World War 2 Volumes 1-6, 1972, 1978
See also Reg No's 3910.56, 3919.15, 3920.15, 3921. NB: Magazine front covers have been removed. Volumes 1 - 4 (Part No 1 - 56) now stored with binder No 4. Have not been catalogued.Six Binders each containing a magazine collection. Hard covers, red plastic cardboard. Black / gold print on spine. Cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos. Vol 1 1 - 280 pages; Part 1 to 14 Vol 2 281 - 560 pages; Part 15 - 28 Vol 3 561 - 840 pages; Part 29 - 42 Vol 4 841 to 1120 pages; Part 43 - 56 Vol 5 1121 - 1400 pages; Part 57 - 71 Vol 6 1401 - 1680 pages.; Part 72 - 84magazine, ww2, collection