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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Conditions of Service and General Information for Recruits
A cream coloured booklet with black information on the cover. At both the top and bottom of the cover there are two parall lines. In the text of the cover reads Australian Regular Army with the Austral Military Forces Insigia under it. The booklet has two rusty staples down the left hand side.australian regular army, conditions of service, general information for recruits -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Patient Loading
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of 1st Australian Field Hospital Medics Richard Sneigowski, Ron Gillespie and Ray Yates load medivac patients for the short journey Vung Tau Military Airfield to be loaded onto an RAAF C130 medical transport aircraft for the flight back to Australia.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau airfield, vung tau, richard sneigowski, ron gillespie (medic), ray yates (medic), gibbons collection catalogue, raaf, c130 medivac flight, medics -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Military establishments in Colonial Victoria, Sgt Major Geoff Gleadall, President, First Colonial Artillery Association, Glen Stuart, 28 Feb 2000
Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 28.02.2000. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speaker was Sgt Major Geoff Gleadall, President of the First Colonial Artillery Association. Regarding military establishments in Colonial Victoria and re-enactment organisations. Recording duration 37:22.armed services, sgt major geoff gleadall -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, VIP Vietnamese Colonel
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a VIP Vietnamese Colonel, his family and his Aide-de-Camp gets a helping hand from Crew Chief Cpl Allan Hudson as "first country nationals" particularly the Military, Vietnamese had priority one status for transportation in Vietnamphotograph, cpl allan hudson, first country nationals, gibbons collection catalogue, vip vietnamese colonel, aide de camp, denis gibbons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS VARIOUS, 1923, 1936, 1939, 1945
.1) Brit. India General Service Medal w/clasp n.W.Frontier 1936-39 (miniature) .2) Polish, Golden Cross of Merit 1923 Military & Civilian. .3) Polish, Merchant Marine Medal 1939-1945. .4) Polish, Victory & Freedom Medal 1945.numismatics - medals, army - navy, polish, british, ron mills collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, Post 1919
Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) Re J LACEY "MM" .1) Military medal, replica not engraved.\ .2) 1914 - 15 Star, replica not engraved .3) War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved .4) Victory medal replica not engravedmedals, military, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badge - 1 Royal Irish Rangers hat badge Kings Crown .2 Royal Army Medical Corp Kings Crown .3 Infantry Strung Bugle Kings Crown .4 Military Police George V1 Crown .5 Lapel badge Royal Irish Regiment
1 Royal Irish Rangers hat badge Kings Crown .2 Royal Army Medical Corp Kings Crown .3 Infantry Strung Bugle Kings Crown .4 Military Police George V1 Crown .5 Lapel badge Royal Irish Regiment -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Munitions, Cartridge reloader
This cartridge re-loader is most likely for loading 12 gauge shotgun shells. It is not known if it was for private or military use. This cartridge re-loader has been in the collection of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society for many years but it has no known local provenance. It is an interesting relic from times past. This is a brass cartridge re-loader. It has a rectangular brass base with four brass columns supporting a rectangular top with a hollow middle. The columns of the casing are affixed with metal screws. Inside this protective casing are two cartridge-shaped brass pillars, one with a metal spike at the end and one with a small opening at the top. Both of these pillars are fixed to the base of the protective casing. Over-arching these two objects is a brass lever hinged at the end. This has a wooden handle The arm of the lever has a small protusion on the bottom which pushes into the opening of one of the pillars. It also has a small indentation which fits into the spike of the other pillar. ‘12’ history of warrnambool, cartridge re-loader -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Artefact, Round Ball Bullet Mould, Early 20th century
This object could have been used either in the military sphere or by a private individual making his own shot. This item has no known local provenance but is retained for display purposes. This is a metal round ball bullet mould with two scissors arms held at the end with a screw. The arms hold a sprue cutter. The top ends of the arms are hollowed inside and close to form a round space or mould for the making of a shot or bullet. The object is much rusted. shot mould, history of warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard, Uniforms worn in Western campaigns, 1914-18
One of series of photographs taken of military uniforms of World War 1, from the collection of the Australian War Memorial.Colour postcardAustralian War memorial - Series 2world war 1, military uniforms -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Vehicle Identification Plate, metal, Post WWII
Identification plate is for the Royal Australian Mechanical and Electrical engineers (RAME), 3rd Military District, vehicle number 743.Vehicle identification plate used by the Australian Army.Small square shaped steel metal plate. Khaki coloured paint on rear face. Blue, yelow and red horizontal painted stripes on the front face. White coloured numbers with a narrow horizontal white line painted on front face. Small hole drilled through the plate on the top.Horizontal blue, yelow and red horizontal stripes. Number 3 on top of a narrow horizontal white line with the numbers 743 underneath.vehicle, identification, plate, rame, 3rd military district -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Small Arms Training Volune 1, Pamphlet 7 .303-inch Machine Gun Part III.-Fire Control 1939, Early 20th Century
A book in the possession of Major W.A. Cronk 59 Bn used in the training of Military Personnel in the early 20th Century.This book would have been used in the training of Military Personnel in Small Arms Training.An oblong book/pamphlet buff colour cardboard cover.On the front cover in ink W.A. Cronk. Major. 59 Bn. Inside page 2 in ink W.A. Cronk. Major. 59 Bn. army, military, small arms, .303-inch machine gun, fire control. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Issue Bottle Opener - VX3032 R Bone, Mid 20th Century
The Bottle Opener was military issue to VX3032 R Bone who served with the AIF Special Force during WW2The Bottle Opener belonged to VX3032 R Bone.An Army Issue Bottle Opener with a Name Tap attached together by a split ring.On the Opener Fosters Larger, on the Name Tag VX3032 R Bone.ww2, vx3032 r bone, aif special force -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
First Field Dressing, Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd, 1942
This First Field Bandage is dated 1942 and is thought to have been carried by a member of the Military Forces during WW2.This First Field Dressing is Original it appears to have been carried by a member of the Military during WW2.An oblong shaped gauze bandage in a cotton cover (First Field Dressing), the outer cover is well worn buff colour.The Dressing was made by Johnson and Johnson Pty Ltd Sydney November 1942.first field dressing, ww2, 1942 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Drill Hall in Sloane Street c1900
Stawell Drill Hall Sloane Street Stawell c1900. Used for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Drill Hall in Sloane Street c1900
Stawell Drill Hall Sloane Street Stawell c1900. Used for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Drill Hall in Sloane Street c1900
Stawell Drill Hall Sloane Street Stawell c1900. Used for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2stawell -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Brassard DPCU
This brassard was worn by the military services in Somalia or East Timor. This DPCU fabric was commonly known as the hearts and bunnies design. Polyester Cotton brassard in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric. Sewn on the main body of the brassard is a woven patch with the Australian flag. The brassard is secured to the sleeve by a slit in the top through which the shoulder strap is threaded and elastic strip around the arm. brassard, hearts and bunnies, somalia, dpcu -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Magazine - Framed Magazine Cover, Anzac Bulletin No. 68 (New Issue). London, April 26, 1918, April 26 1918
Issued to Members of the Australian Military and Naval Forces in Great Britain, France, and elsewhere; by the Authority of the High Commissioner for Australia.Framed copy of the April 26 1918 issue of the Anzac Bulletin. There is a large square picture of a machine gun post on the Western Front. Surrounding this picture is a thin black border with silhouetted kangaroos and emus and a banner with the stars from the Australian flag. A rising sun hat badge is located at the top centre of the light brown page.ww1, wark vc club, print media, anzac bulletin -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Half buckle
imported and sold by Holden and Frost during late 19th century and early 20th century for military and agricultural useSold by Holden and Frost c1900nickel plated half buckle equine, military, agriculture, civilian, c1900, half buckle -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Leather bandolier, 1915
Military bandolier made of leather and contains nine pouches for the storage of live ammunition for soldiers to use during warsAs manufactured by Holden and Frost for use during Boer war, WW1 and WW2Brown leather belt with nine pouches rivited onto it. Each end reduces in size with buckle on endHolden and Frost 1916military, bandoliers leather -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Long Range Signal Lamp
These lamps were used for military communications during World War 1 and also through to World War 2A portable, electric morse signalling lamp, used for daylight communications The lamp design was patented in 1916 by Oliver Lucas. This unit was manufactured in 1918 This signalling lamp used an external battery as a power source. An adjustable screen is provided (used with a coloured lens) for night time signalling Includes sight tube Lucas Birmingham 1918forests commission victoria (fcv), communications -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Equipment - Ethyl chloride inhaler, Mid 20th Century
The item was collected by Dr Geoffrey Kaye from a Vichy French military hospital during World war II.The inhaler comprises a black rubber face mask that connects to a metal circular chamber from which two white rubber valves are used to administer the anaesthetic agent. The ethyl chloride vials are labelled 'Kelene', a brand name. A waxed paper rebreather bag is attached to this metal chamer. mask, gas, anaesthesia, rebreather bag, world war ii, dr geoffrey kaye, ethyl chloride, kelene, french, vichy -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Army Field Ration
A field ration, combat ration or ration pack is a canned or pre-packaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, transported by military troops on the battlefield. They are distinguished from regular military rations by virtue of being designed for minimal preparation in the field, using canned, pre-cooked or freeze-dried foods, powdered beverage mixes and concentrated food bars, as well as for long shelf life.Most armies in the world today now field some form of pre-packaged combat ration, suitably tailored to meet national or ethnic tastes.AMF Emergency Ration Pack ContainerOn front: To open pull ring this way. Retain portion for handling contents when cooked. Gadden container On back: AMF Emergency Ration. To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Consumption of this ration must be reported at first opportunity. Instructions for use are printed under cover of container and also on paper slip within can. Gadden container.ration, container, food, ring pull, emergency -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Australian Defence Force Ration Pack
A field ration, combat ration or ration pack is a canned or pre-packaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, transported by military troops on the battlefield. They are distinguished from regular military rations by virtue of being designed for minimal preparation in the field, using canned, pre-cooked or freeze-dried foods, powdered beverage mixes and concentrated food bars, as well as for long shelf life.Australian Defence Force Combat Ration pack for one man. Contains 30 items: tomato soup, processed cheddar cheese, blackberry fruits spread, sweetened condensed milk, cream cracker buscuits, scotch finger biscuits, instant coffee x2, chocolate drinking powder, sugar x8, mixed berry beverage powder, Cottee's cordial powder, tropical fruit grains, salt, pepper, sweet chilli sauce, tabasco sauce, arrowmint chewing gum, tangerine lemon lollies, toothpicks, scourer, napkins, bottle opener.Australian Defence Force Combat Ration (One Man) contents list.ration pack, australian army ration pack -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Drum Major G.H.C. Trengrove
George Harrie (or Henry) Charles Trengrove was born in Ballarat in 1862. He became a teacher and was Head Teacher at Happy Valley school between 1900 and 1909. During this time he was Drum Major for the Linton Brass Band. The photograph shows him in military uniform but it is not known which of the colonial military units he served in. The photograph is part of the Old Lintonian Collection ; No. 100.Black and white photograph of a gentleman wearing army uniform jacket with belt around waist and across right shoulder, jodhpurs, long boots and cap standing with left arm by his side, right arm at chest level holding stick.g.h.c. trengrove, old lintonian collection, george harrie (henry) charles trengrove -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, 1945
.1) R J LEE MM is in the rear row 3rd from right. The photos are in the collection of R J LEE MM, VX65555. Ref Cat No 1734 for his service details. .1) - .25) Series of photos revolving around landing at Bougainville Island, setting up an artillery base & fire missions. Photos are black / white. All are individually stamped with a number on rear.On rear of all stamped in purple. “Photograph No MH. Supplied by Military History Section (SD9) General Staff LHQ. For personel enjoyment only and on condition that it will not be reproduced in any form”photographs, bouganville -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, 1942 - 45
Attached list of those present in photo.Copy of black & white photo, Aid Detachment, group of females. Brown plastic frame with gold trim & glassAt bottom of photo: “Unit 352 (Bendigo) Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) Bendigo Military Camp Hospital (Lansellstowe) 1940 - 1945” (Mrs K Proud on back of mount) photography - photographs, frame accessories, medicine - hospitals, vad’s lansellstowe, bendigo -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cream, Face Paint
Small container of AUSTCAM camouflague face paint supplied by the Australian Department of Defence during the Vietnam conflict. The plastic container is Army jungle green and in the form of a small rectangular resealable container with a tight fitting lid. The container has a mirror on the inside of the lid and is divided into three sections. The face paint is coloured dark green, light olive green and brown and all are unused. The container has the following printed in black ink "WARNING KEEP OUT OF EYES", "AUSTCAM", PAINT FACE CAMOUFLAGUE", "NSN 6850-66-130-0172", "MILITARY SUNSCREEN" -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Table Tops Sunset Edition No 73 Wed 15 Aug 1945, 15 Aug 1945
This Newspaper was printed on 15 August 1945 to announce the official surrender of Japan, Japan had accepted the Potsdam declaration, the Emperior had issued orders to all Japan Commanders to lay down their arms.This Newspaper is an original and details the surrender of the Japan Military. The Newspaper is dated 15 August 1945.Quarto size paper Newspaper, buff colourIT"S ALL OVER Table Tops Sunset Edition No 73 Issued by The Australian Military Forces Abroad Wed 15 Aug 1945 Japan Accepts Allied Termsww2, japan, surrender, 15 august 1945