These photographs were sent by Mr Frank Heys to his family while he was a German prisoner of war during the Second World War.Framed collection of German prisoner of war photorgraphs. Seven black and white photographs and one colour photograph. Five show the reverse side with addresses and post marks.'Mr Frank Heys. Life Member, Past President,(1984-1986), Committee Man. Franked served with the British forces in the Loyals Regiment, in France in 1939. Was captured at Dunkirk and spent the remaining war years a prisoner of war. These photos were sent by Frank to his family during those years. Donated by Alan and Sylvia Frank.' 'Stalag 23'photographs, 23, stalag, germany, second world war, german, camps, p o w s, prison

This volume is a resource for primary schools to investigate the wartime experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from the First World War to the present.66 pages, colour illustrations, fold out map. Spiral binding with fold around outer cover.world war i, indigenous australians, aborigines, torres strait islanders

This volume is a resource for secondary schools to investigate the wartime experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from the First World War to the present.66 pages, colour illustrations, fold out map. Spiral binding with fold around outer cover.world war i, indigenous australians, aborigines, torres strait islanders

In March 2015 Jane Woollard (author) and Debra Lawrence (performer) presented work focussing on the lives of women during World War I.News clipping, black text, colour image.jane woollard, world war i, debra lawrence

1st World War Testament given to Pte. Ogden Address Jasper Rd Bentleigh.3204. Message in book from Lord Roberts.Research potential, Historical significance.A small booklet 'Active Service Testament 1917' of Private OgdenFront cover "ACTIVE SERVICE" TESTAMENT 1917 Pt Ogden Camp Reuen 23.6.17pte. ogden, soldiers christian association. bible. world war one

Badge possibly sold to raise money for totally incapacitated soldiers of the Australian Imperial Forces during World War 11. 238 refers toHistoric because it is memoralibia from WW11. Social because it gives understanding as to how money was raised for incapicitated soldiers in WW11. It gives an understanding that everyone helped the cause and was involved in the war.Round brass lapel badge with enamel surface. Red outer border with black text. White inner with red and black text. Black rising sun logo. Small scroll on top with small ring for attachment (Around brim) TOTALLY INCAPACITATED SOLDIERS (Centre) A.I.F / 1942 (On back) -(Centre) 238 (around rim) D.J.King (maker)world war 2, australian imperial forces, incapacitated soldiers, d j king, numismatics medal military, l davies

This item most probably dates from the World War One era. Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle in the 9th district of the city of Paris.Buses and cars travel along a Paris street lined with buildings.chatham-holmes family collection, paris, bus, car, horse, world war one, paris, france

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

Words and music of popular song written in 1915 regarding the First World War. Proceeds of sale of this song given to Australian Red Cross.Black and white copy of music and words. Australian and British flags on front. Two names written on front indistinguishable. Four pages."One Hundred Thousand/More!/Patriotic Song..."1910s, red cross, music, world war 1, george evans collection

Autobiographical and historical book, starting around the time of the Second World War. Explores family history, profiles Ballarat and war time issues. Local (Ballarat) history.Paperback; book; 266 pages. Front cover: green background; old photos and newspaper scraps; title and author in black lettering; sticker - NSW premier's literary awards 1996 shortlisted. Back cover: green background; old photos and newspaper scraps; black lettering; excerpts from reviews.None.ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history - ballarat, autobiography - bary dowling, war - world war ii, history - family, ballarat

Published by Bendix Aviation Ltd in November 1943 during the Second World War. This seems to have been utilized by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation.world war two, airplane parts, american aircraft, tail wheels, bendix

A manual from World War Two that covers engines produced by Pratt & Whitney. Manual has come from the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporationworld war two, pratt and whitney, pratt and whitney engines, manual, cac, 1943, commonwealth aircraft corporation

Joel Joel War Memorial (World War 1) with wreath pipe railing and row of trees in background. Black scratch on left of image.World war 1 memorialB/W. Photograph: of a sone plinth mounted on a three tiered base with fow ston coloumns connected by round steel bars. the is a wreath at the base with hte Army rising Sun.the Army rising Sun symbol. Joel Joel TO THE HONOR OF LIVING AN DTHE EVERLASTING GLORY OF THE DEAD WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR. 1914 - 1919 FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH J FRAMPTON, W.T. HALL, R. MOORE, C. McCOLLOUGH, C. MORPHETT, J. HICKEY, J ORMSTON. C.W ORMSTON, J CLARKE.shire, world war 1, ww1

Badge produced as a souvenir of the Geelong Gala Day of 1922. This may have some connection with the peace celebrations for the end of the First World War.GEELONG / 1922 / GALA DAY STOKES & SONS / MELB.world war i

Commemorative Seats x 3, Ballarat Botanical Gardens. They are the "Rats of Tobruk", "Lucas Employees World War 2" and "Victor Catherall" seats.The three seats commemorate citizens of Ballarat who made valuable contributions during their lifetimes and who were to be remembered. Two sheets of pale green paper; one and a quarter sheets of print. p.1 top right hand corner, Eureka flag logo, "City of Ballarat".john garner collection, garner, dr, commemorative seats, seats, tobruk, lucas, catherall, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, victor moreton catherall, rats of tobruk, lucas employees, world war 2, location of seats, reg middleton, irene lillingstone nee catherall.

Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service history.Story board - framed. Story Board - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Frame - metal with wood backing board."A CAMERA ON THE SOMME" "Photography and the FIRST WORLD WAR"framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, photography

100 Year Anniversary - Sunday Mail - The Great War (Foxtel - History Chanel)100 Year Anniversary - Sunday Mail - The Great War (Foxtel - History Chanel)100 Year Anniversary - Sunday Mail - The Great War (Foxtel - History Chanel)The World Wars History Channel - Sunday Mailadvertising - sunday mail - foxtel history channel pay tv broadcast

Cardboard cover, printed text and photos. 288 pages. Author M.J.WhitleyCruisers of World War Two An international Encyclopedia.

This Unibic Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit tin is one of a series produced in 2014 to commemorate 100 years 1914 - 2014 of World War 1, focusing on the Victoria Cross, The Anzac Biscuit Story and The RSL Story. The included paper sheet explains the Victoria Cross in full detail. The RSL and Modern Baking Pty Ltd in Broadmeadows provided this product.A large rectangular commemorative Unibic Limited Edition red lidded Anzac Biscuit Tin with an embossed old brown toned photograph image of a soldier on parade receiving a Victoria Cross medal. The lettering for the tin is stamped in red and white at the top of the lid with Limited Edition in gold. There is a brief explanation about the Victoria Cross in a black rectangle shape at the bottom as well as a picture of the medal above it. The back of the tin has information about The Anzac Biscuit Story and details about the RSL (Returned Service League) formed in 1916. Inside the tin there is a white sheet of paper with full details about the Victoria Cross. As stated above there is the name of the tin 'Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit'. "The Victoria Cross" - The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "In the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries and previous British Empire territories. 500g Net'war, world war 1, world war 2, containers, tins, commemorative tins

This Unibic Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit tin is one of a series produced in 2014 to commemorate 100 years 1914 - 2014 of World War 1, focusing on the Victoria Cross, The Anzac Biscuit Story and The RSL Story. The included paper sheet explains the Victoria Cross in full detail. The RSL and Modern Baking Pty Ltd in Broadmeadows provided this product.A medium sized rectangular Limited Edition green and gold lidded Anzac Biscuit Tin with an old brown and grey toned photograph image of soldiers of the 5th Division in a motor car. The lettering for the tin is stamped in red and white at the top of the lid with Limited Edition in gold. At the bottom of the tin is written - Australian 5th Division 500g including a gold coloured embossed Rising Sun Badge. There is a brief explanation about the 5th Divisional Motor Car's location on one side of the tin as well as an explanation of the meaning of the Rising Sun Badge on the other side. The back of the tin has information about The Anzac Biscuit Story and a recipe. Inside the tin there is a folded brochure about the seven 2019 Limited Edition Tins that were available at the time.As stated above there is the name of the tin 'Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit' with details of the tin's meaning for the Australian 5th Division. '500g Net' All of the tin has information about the soldiers who served in WW1 and WW2 and the relevance of the Anzac Spirit and biscuits.war, world war 1, world war 2, containers, tins, commemorative tins, rsl

As this photograph and certificate were received by the Museum with a collection relating to the Rutherglen Timber Mill, it is believed that he was probably an employee there before his military service.Black and white portrait photograph of a young man in military uniform, and a memorial certificateText of memorial certificate: "This scroll commemorates Flight Sergeant G.W. Addinsall Royal Australian Air Force held in honour as one who served King and Country in the world war of 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring the peace and freedom for which he died."industry, timber, timber mill, geoffrey william addinsall, world war 2, ww2, william addinsall, daisy addinsall, daisy bautovitch

A photo of 8 stretcher bearers carrying a wounded man at Gallipoli. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of stretcher bearers at Gallipoli.gallipoli, world war one, soldiers, stretcher bearers, tents

Biographical information about soldiers from the Cobram District who died in World War 1 produced by the Cobram Historical Society and Cobram RSL.Pamphlet, 44 p., col. illus.world war 1, cobram

Army issue , World War 1,folding cutters convenient for personal carrying.used for cutting wire if required when on duty during service dutyFolding metal wire cutter, four rivets, one large and three small. Some rustingStamped on cutting head "THOMAS SMITH & SON / SALTLEY LTD / 1917" stamped on opposite plier arm, broad arrow and "J"world war 1, army issue, metal, wire cutters, folding wire cutters, cutting tools, broad arrow, thomas and sons, saltley, birmingham unitedkingdom

The Boer War was fought i South Africa. The World War One uniiform is quite close to those worn by Australian during the Boer War.boer war, world war 1, statue, horse, soldier, slouch hat

This pass was issued to Dr Margaret Alison Mackie during her time as Medical Superintendent of the Royal Women's Hospital during the Second World War. Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975. Small cardboard identification pass. Cover of the pass is green. Front of pass is printed with the text 'GOVERNMENT/OF/VICTORIA'. Inside of pass has identification details for Dr Margaret Mackie, along with a passport photo of Dr Mackie. and attests to her employment at the Women's Hospital. The back cover of the pass is printed with the text 'No. 722/Date of Issue 10 APR 1942'.world war ii, ephemera

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.1935 Mum in beret, Aunt Elizabeth in black, me in front inberetwaterfalls; west sydney; australia; women; second world war

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.photographW139.11 Me, Mum G. McGrath PS HER MAJESTY'S ARCADE, SYDNEY extra copies are obtainable by quoting numberwest sydney; mcgrath; mum; australia; 1940s; second world war

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.PhotographDec 1940 LEICA-FLASH No.4 ROYAL ARCADE, SYDNEY QUOTE No. FOR EXTRA COPIES1940's; second world war; australia; west sydney

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.Mum, me, Tony ? + Kay 1939west sydney; australia; second world war;