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Book, William Baylebridge, An Anzac muster, 1962
The theme of this book is the Gallipoli campaign of 1915. These are soldiers tales with a strong masculinity of tone.Ill, p.226.fictionThe theme of this book is the Gallipoli campaign of 1915. These are soldiers tales with a strong masculinity of tone.gallipoli campaign - fiction, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli -
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Book, Neil McDonald et al, 200 shots : Damien Parer, George Silk, and the Australians at war in New Guinea, 1999
A comprehensive photographic coverage of Australia's involvement during WWII and highlights the work of two great war photographers. B/W photos. This collection highlights the work of two great World War II photographers and presents an historical analysis of each shot, the photographers' reactions to their subjects, and look at the very nature of the fighting in what was one of the Australian army's greatest tests.Ill, p.197.A comprehensive photographic coverage of Australia's involvement during WWII and highlights the work of two great war photographers. B/W photos. This collection highlights the work of two great World War II photographers and presents an historical analysis of each shot, the photographers' reactions to their subjects, and look at the very nature of the fighting in what was one of the Australian army's greatest tests. world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – new guinea, war photographers - australia -
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Book, Peter Barton, Beneath Flanders fields the tunnellers' war, 1914-1918, 2005
In the Ypres Salient, the secret struggle beneath no man's land became one of engineering, technology and science - and of carefully calculated assassination. This book reveals how this most intense of battles was fought and won. Few on the surface knew the horrific details of the tunnellers work, yet this silent, claustrophobic conflict was a barbaric struggle that raged day and night for almost two and a half years. On 7 June 1917 the most dramatic mine offensive in history at Messines Ridge opened. After Messines, the tunnellers turned to the construction of deep dugouts, structures which housed tens of thousands of troops, men for whom life on the surface had become almost untenable. Often electrically lit and ventilated, they incorporated headquarters, cookhouses, soup kitchens, hospitals, drying rooms and workshops. Hundreds were built, and thanks to the Flanders geology many still survive today, and are can be seen in photographs in this book.Index, ill, maps, p.305.non-fictionIn the Ypres Salient, the secret struggle beneath no man's land became one of engineering, technology and science - and of carefully calculated assassination. This book reveals how this most intense of battles was fought and won. Few on the surface knew the horrific details of the tunnellers work, yet this silent, claustrophobic conflict was a barbaric struggle that raged day and night for almost two and a half years. On 7 June 1917 the most dramatic mine offensive in history at Messines Ridge opened. After Messines, the tunnellers turned to the construction of deep dugouts, structures which housed tens of thousands of troops, men for whom life on the surface had become almost untenable. Often electrically lit and ventilated, they incorporated headquarters, cookhouses, soup kitchens, hospitals, drying rooms and workshops. Hundreds were built, and thanks to the Flanders geology many still survive today, and are can be seen in photographs in this book. world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918 - tunnellers -
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Book, Karen Farrington, Victory in the Pacific : the fight for the Pacific Islands 1942-1945, 2005
On 7 December 1941, the Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbour. Simultaneously, the Japanese army launched all-out assaults on Malaya, Hong Kong and the Philippines. The Japanese sphere of influence spread at a phenomenal rate. As nations of Asia collapsed one by one, and the British and US troops in the region were overwhelmed in short order, it seemed the Japanese dream of empire was about to be realized. Victory in the Pacific tells how the tide of Japanese victory was turned, and how the Allies fought their way the length and breadth of Burma and from island to island on their way to achieving final victory in the East.Ill, maps, index, p.144.non-fictionOn 7 December 1941, the Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbour. Simultaneously, the Japanese army launched all-out assaults on Malaya, Hong Kong and the Philippines. The Japanese sphere of influence spread at a phenomenal rate. As nations of Asia collapsed one by one, and the British and US troops in the region were overwhelmed in short order, it seemed the Japanese dream of empire was about to be realized. Victory in the Pacific tells how the tide of Japanese victory was turned, and how the Allies fought their way the length and breadth of Burma and from island to island on their way to achieving final victory in the East. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area, world war two 1939-1945 - pacific theatre -
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Book, William B. Breuer, MacArthur's undercover war : spies, saboteurs, guerrillas, and secret missions, 1995
The covert war General Douglas MacArthur waged against Japanese forces in the Pacific arena was the largest undercover operation ever undertaken. Here, for the first time, is the complete story of the legendary exploits and heroism of the thousands of courageous individuals who fought as spies, guerrillas, propagandists, and saboteurs behind enemy lines. In an action-packed narrative, MacArthur's Undercover War tells of thrilling feats of valor and derring-do - impossible missions to blow up harbors, kidnap heads of state, undermine currency, and arrange prison escapes, all deep within enemy territory. Firsthand interviews with veterans and information from previously unpublished documents reveal a riveting tale of World War II that has never been fully told.Index, ill, maps, p.258.non-fictionThe covert war General Douglas MacArthur waged against Japanese forces in the Pacific arena was the largest undercover operation ever undertaken. Here, for the first time, is the complete story of the legendary exploits and heroism of the thousands of courageous individuals who fought as spies, guerrillas, propagandists, and saboteurs behind enemy lines. In an action-packed narrative, MacArthur's Undercover War tells of thrilling feats of valor and derring-do - impossible missions to blow up harbors, kidnap heads of state, undermine currency, and arrange prison escapes, all deep within enemy territory. Firsthand interviews with veterans and information from previously unpublished documents reveal a riveting tale of World War II that has never been fully told. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - south west pacific, douglas macarthur 1880-1964 -
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Book, Allen and Unwin, Descent into hell : the fall of Singapore--Pudu and Changi--the Thai Burma railway, 2014
The definitive story of the Australian campaign in Southeast Asia during World War II from a leading military writer. Impressive, compelling, and rich in human spirit, this is a scrupulously researched and groundbreaking account of one of the most traumatic calamities in Australian history-the Malayan Campaign, the fall of Singapore, and the subsequent horrors of the Thai-Burma Railway.Index, ill, maps, p.802.non-fictionThe definitive story of the Australian campaign in Southeast Asia during World War II from a leading military writer. Impressive, compelling, and rich in human spirit, this is a scrupulously researched and groundbreaking account of one of the most traumatic calamities in Australian history-the Malayan Campaign, the fall of Singapore, and the subsequent horrors of the Thai-Burma Railway. world war 1939-1945 - australia - military history, world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – australia -
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Book, Ronald Lewin, The Life and Death of the Afrika Corps, 1977
History of the Afrika Korps - The German army in North AfricaIndex, ill, maps, p.207.non-fictionHistory of the Afrika Korps - The German army in North Africaworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - germany, afrika korps - history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Photo of tram 18, Keep Ballarat Beautiful, The Courier Ballarat, 9/06/1970
Photo taken by The Courier, taken on 9/06/1970, published 10/6/1970 of No. 18 with anti-litter advertisement sponsored by Ballarat Jaycees, at Carlton St loop. "Keep Ballarat Beautiful" and "Electricity is Cleaner and Easier to Use" - indicating that the SEC may have sponsored the Advertisements on the tram. Conductor standing in the doorway with a point bar. Tram has the destination of "Gardens via Sturt St." See item 3760A for the actual newspaper cutting.Yields information about tram 18 and promotion of Keep Ballarat Beautiful campaign.Black and White copy photograph by The Courier.tramways, trams, carlton st, advertisements, jaycees, tram 18 -
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Book, E. Johnston, Royal Australian Air Force ground staff of the Desert Air Force Squadrons, 1992
The experiences of RAAF ground staff in the Middle EastIll, maps, p.246.non-fictionThe experiences of RAAF ground staff in the Middle Eastworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa, world war two 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia -
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Book, Richard Tregaskis, Guadalcanal diary, 1943
Story of the Guadalcanal campaign in World War twoIll, maps, p.263.non-fictionStory of the Guadalcanal campaign in World War twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – south west pacific, guadalcanal - battle of - solomon islands -
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Book, Donald M. Goldstein, The Pearl Harbor papers, 1993
The Pearl Harborpapers finally reveals in all their details the original Japanese documents on Operation HawaiiIndex, maps, p.384.non-fictionThe Pearl Harborpapers finally reveals in all their details the original Japanese documents on Operation Hawaiipearl harbour attack, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Darren Paech, Adelaide to Alamein : based on the war diary of an Australian infantry officer, 2016
In June 1940, following the Nazi invasion of France, Ivor Paech, an ordinary primary school teacher from South Australia, enlisted in the Second AIF - the all-volunteer fighting component of the Australian Army in World War II. The unit he was assigned to would become Australia's most highly decorated infantry battalion of the conflict - the 2/48th Infantry Battalion. Ivor served in the front lines in North Africa during the Siege of Tobruk, both battles of Alamein, and bore witness to some of the most violent fighting undertaken by Australian soldiers during the war. This is Ivor's story, compiled by his grandson who is a former Army officer, based on the diary he kept during the conflict, background research and interviews with surviving members of the unitIll, maps, p.331.non-fictionIn June 1940, following the Nazi invasion of France, Ivor Paech, an ordinary primary school teacher from South Australia, enlisted in the Second AIF - the all-volunteer fighting component of the Australian Army in World War II. The unit he was assigned to would become Australia's most highly decorated infantry battalion of the conflict - the 2/48th Infantry Battalion. Ivor served in the front lines in North Africa during the Siege of Tobruk, both battles of Alamein, and bore witness to some of the most violent fighting undertaken by Australian soldiers during the war. This is Ivor's story, compiled by his grandson who is a former Army officer, based on the diary he kept during the conflict, background research and interviews with surviving members of the unitworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – north africa – syria, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Joseph John Parapuram, Sayonara Singapura, 2016
I was editor of The Malaya Tribune, a daily newspaper in Singapore, sleepily okaying Page One when 17 Japanese Zero bombers shattered the night. It was December 8, 1941. Having been fed daily stories full of optimism from London, we in Singapore hadn't an inkling that war with Japan was imminent … I sneaked out when there was a pause in the bombing. Limbs of every description - European, Indian, Chinese, Malay and Eurasian - were everywhere. Parapuram Joseph John - 'John' to all - is given an ultimatum by the Japanese invaders: work for us or face the consequences. He becomes No.2 at the Domei.Ill, p.220.non-fictionI was editor of The Malaya Tribune, a daily newspaper in Singapore, sleepily okaying Page One when 17 Japanese Zero bombers shattered the night. It was December 8, 1941. Having been fed daily stories full of optimism from London, we in Singapore hadn't an inkling that war with Japan was imminent … I sneaked out when there was a pause in the bombing. Limbs of every description - European, Indian, Chinese, Malay and Eurasian - were everywhere. Parapuram Joseph John - 'John' to all - is given an ultimatum by the Japanese invaders: work for us or face the consequences. He becomes No.2 at the Domei. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - singapore, personal recollections - joseph john parapuram -
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Book, F.H. Johnston, None shall survive : the graphic story of the annihilation of the Japanese armada in the Bismarck Sea battle by the U.S. Fifth Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force, 1943
Story of the destruction of a Japanese convoy in the Bismarck sea in 1943.Ill, maps, p.110.non-fictionStory of the destruction of a Japanese convoy in the Bismarck sea in 1943.royal australian air force - aerial operations - south west pacific, campaigns - south west pacific theatre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr Mary Grant with Recycling mascots, c.1990
Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsKodak GA 100 5095shire of eltham, mary grant, comalco, apm, recycling campaign, mascots -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr Mary Grant with Recycling mascots, c.1990
Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsKodak GA 100 5095shire of eltham, mary grant, comalco, apm, recycling campaign, mascots -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr Mary Grant with Recycling mascots, c.1990
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr Mary Grant with Recycling mascots, c.1990
Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsKodak GA 100 5095shire of eltham, mary grant, comalco, apm, recycling campaign, mascots -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr Mary Grant with Recycling mascots, c.1990
Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 3 stripsKodak GA 100 5095shire of eltham, mary grant, comalco, apm, recycling campaign, mascots -
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Book, John Monash, The Australian Victories in France in 1918, 1920
1918 was a great period of success for the five divisions of the newly formed ‘Australian Corps’. From May 1918, they had been under the command of an Australian, Lieutenant General John Monash. Monash was knighted at his headquarters at the Chateau de Bertangles after the British success at the Battle of Amiens in August 1918, and he later wrote this influential book on his experiences. The major victories are listed as Defence of Amiens Dernancourt Villers-Bretonneux Battle of Hamel Battle of Mont St Quentin Battle of Hindenburg Line Mountbrehain. In June 1918 he was promoted to Lieutenant-General and appointed to command the Australian Corps in France. He led his Australians through a series of victorious actions until the end of the war. He is the greatest soldier Australia has ever bred and at the time was regarded as a military tactical genius. At no time before or after WW1 has Australia ever held such prominence or power on the world stage as it did at the end of WW1.Index, ill, maps, p.351.non-fiction1918 was a great period of success for the five divisions of the newly formed ‘Australian Corps’. From May 1918, they had been under the command of an Australian, Lieutenant General John Monash. Monash was knighted at his headquarters at the Chateau de Bertangles after the British success at the Battle of Amiens in August 1918, and he later wrote this influential book on his experiences. The major victories are listed as Defence of Amiens Dernancourt Villers-Bretonneux Battle of Hamel Battle of Mont St Quentin Battle of Hindenburg Line Mountbrehain. In June 1918 he was promoted to Lieutenant-General and appointed to command the Australian Corps in France. He led his Australians through a series of victorious actions until the end of the war. He is the greatest soldier Australia has ever bred and at the time was regarded as a military tactical genius. At no time before or after WW1 has Australia ever held such prominence or power on the world stage as it did at the end of WW1.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918- regimental histories - australia -
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Book, 6th Machine Gun Company (A.I.F.) Association (Incorporating the 2nd Macine Gun Battalion), In good company : an account of the 6th Machine Gun Company A.I.F. in search of peace 1915-19, 1937
Regimental history of the 6th Machine Gun Company A.I.F.Ill, maps, p.424.non-fictionRegimental history of the 6th Machine Gun Company A.I.F. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918 - regimental histories -
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Book, AJP Taylor, The first world war: an illustrated history, 1968
A standard history of the First World War by a eminent historianIndex, ill, maps, p.298.non-fictionA standard history of the First World War by a eminent historianworld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, history - europe - 20th century -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Pat J O'Brien, An' I 'ave 'eard it, 1996
In 1877 John O'Brien selected Negoura at Swifts Creek, and the O'Brien name has been prominent and well-known in the district since. Pat O'Brien is the third son of John's eldest grandson, Jack (dec) and Clare O'Brien, who have farmed at "Fernlea", Ensay since 1948. He grew up and went to school in Ensay and then to boarding school at St Patrick's College, Sale. From 1952 to 1965, he worked in the Ensay district as a shearer, contract fencer and general farm hand. He was actively involved in community affairs becoming president of the Ensay Tennis Club for three years and was a foundation member of the Ensay Bowling Club. For 14 years he played for the Ensay Football team and for seven of those years was a delegate to the Omeo District Football League. After leaving Ensay in 1965 he spent two years in Bairnsdale before moving to Morwell and later Traralgon in the Latrobe Valley. After leading the highly successful Save our Shire campaign from 1983-86, he served two terms on the Shire of Traralgon, becoming president in 1990. In 1959, Pat married Ann Smyth whose forebears, the O'Rourkes, moved from the Monaro in New South Wales to Gelantipy in the 1830's. So they are both true-blue Gippslanders. They have seven children and nine grandchildren to date and now live in Merimbula. Conscious that much of the history of his family, neighbours and friends is being lost, he wrote this book because he believes that the stories and characters mentioned are part of our heritage and should not be forgotten. (Back cover)non-fictionIn 1877 John O'Brien selected Negoura at Swifts Creek, and the O'Brien name has been prominent and well-known in the district since. Pat O'Brien is the third son of John's eldest grandson, Jack (dec) and Clare O'Brien, who have farmed at "Fernlea", Ensay since 1948. He grew up and went to school in Ensay and then to boarding school at St Patrick's College, Sale. From 1952 to 1965, he worked in the Ensay district as a shearer, contract fencer and general farm hand. He was actively involved in community affairs becoming president of the Ensay Tennis Club for three years and was a foundation member of the Ensay Bowling Club. For 14 years he played for the Ensay Football team and for seven of those years was a delegate to the Omeo District Football League. After leaving Ensay in 1965 he spent two years in Bairnsdale before moving to Morwell and later Traralgon in the Latrobe Valley. After leading the highly successful Save our Shire campaign from 1983-86, he served two terms on the Shire of Traralgon, becoming president in 1990. In 1959, Pat married Ann Smyth whose forebears, the O'Rourkes, moved from the Monaro in New South Wales to Gelantipy in the 1830's. So they are both true-blue Gippslanders. They have seven children and nine grandchildren to date and now live in Merimbula. Conscious that much of the history of his family, neighbours and friends is being lost, he wrote this book because he believes that the stories and characters mentioned are part of our heritage and should not be forgotten. (Back cover)gippsland region (vic.) -- history, biography, ensay station, swifts creek (vic.) -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History Collection
Book - Illustrated book, Deborah Burrows 1959, Nurses of Australia: The illustrated story, 2018
From the First Nation caregivers who healed, birthed and nursed for millennia to the untrained and ill-equipped convict men and women who cared for the sick in the fledgling colony of New South Wales, nursing has been practised in Australia since the beginning. It would take the arrival of a group of dedicated Irish nuns, followed by Florence Nightingale-trained nurses - and decades of constant and continuing campaigning - to transform nursing into what it is today: the most trusted profession in Australia. Nurses will recognise their own lived experience in stories about training days, nurses' quarters, changing uniforms, changing roles, the arrival of male nurses and current pathways to nursing. Produced in collaboration with the Australian College of Nursing and the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives, with additional information provided by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, this is the story of nursing in Australia.Illustrated book. Title and authors name printed on front cover and spine (red ink on front and white ink on red background on spine) Background of front cover has three photographs: black and white photograph of a group of nurses (Malaya 1941 group portrait of Australian Army Nursing Service nurses of the 2/4th Casualty Clearing Station), colour photo of a nurse looking over her shoulder, and a coloured photo of an Indigenous nurse. The back cover has a summary of the book along with four coloured photographs: Portrait of a nun with constitution and quill (Sister Mary Augustine Aikenhead by Nicholas Joseph Cowley), A nurse in uniform with veil (Vivian Bull winkel 1941), an indigenous woman (Lois O'Donoghue) an enrolled nurse (Samuel Yenui)non-fictionFrom the First Nation caregivers who healed, birthed and nursed for millennia to the untrained and ill-equipped convict men and women who cared for the sick in the fledgling colony of New South Wales, nursing has been practised in Australia since the beginning. It would take the arrival of a group of dedicated Irish nuns, followed by Florence Nightingale-trained nurses - and decades of constant and continuing campaigning - to transform nursing into what it is today: the most trusted profession in Australia. Nurses will recognise their own lived experience in stories about training days, nurses' quarters, changing uniforms, changing roles, the arrival of male nurses and current pathways to nursing. Produced in collaboration with the Australian College of Nursing and the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives, with additional information provided by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, this is the story of nursing in Australia.nurses-australia-history, nursing-australia-history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Vietnam Campaign Medals
One of several items donated in memory of Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam.Wooden shadow box frame with three mounted displays. Certificate of Service/ Display of 10 medals, clasps and two badges/ black and white photograph of the presentation.Trevor Nicholson/Certificate of Service with Rising Sun insignia/4410261 WO2 Trevor John Burke Nicholson/Australian Regular Army Supplement (o) 9 Feb 1959 to 30 Jun 1988/ Australian Regular Army 1 Jul 1988 to 5 May 19954410261 wo2 trevor john burke nicholson, medals, certificate of service, t nicholson, trevor nicholson, 4410261 -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History Collection
Book - Illustrated book, Jim Claven, Lemnos & Gallipoli revealed : a pictorial history of the ANZACs in the Aegean, 1915-1916
The story of the Hellenic connection to Australia's Gallipoli story. Lemnos was the advance base for the Gallipoli campaign.Hardcover book. Title in gold print. Cover photo, black and white image of first party of officers proceeding from SS Simla to land on Lemnos Island, this is on the dust jacket. Author name printed on front of book and jacket. 352 pages, including over 300 labelled photographs and maps.non-fictionThe story of the Hellenic connection to Australia's Gallipoli story. Lemnos was the advance base for the Gallipoli campaign.wwi, lemnos, gallipoli, ahnl, grace wilson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Kate Shaw et al, Ewan Ogilvy's Bayside Papers, Box Three - Bayside Views - A Collection of critical perspectives on the Bayside Development, 1988
Ewan OGILVY, former Melbourne Councillor and also of Community Services Victoria, Inner Urban Ministerial Advisory Committee and Uniting Church's Centre for Urban Research and Action (CURA), was instrumental in social justice approaches to town planning. He and CURA's Social Justice and the City Project funded Port Melbourne community groups protesting against the SCDC development in 1987. His files were presented to the Society in May 2001 on his preparation for leaving Victoria.From Ewan OGILVY'S chronologically organised 'Bayside Papers' relating to the proposed development of Port Melbourne industrial land in the late 1980s: Bayside Views - A Collection of critical perspectives on the Bayside Development, a book of essays on Bayside issues, 1988 - funded by the Justice in the City projectSigned 'Ewan Ogilvy'town planning, town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, public action campaigns, environmental issues, public housing, missions to seamen, centre for urban research and action (cura), uniting church, sandridge city development co pty ltd, scdc, linton r lethlean, barry pullen, ewan ogilvy -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1941
Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion Band - Winners of the 7th Division Band Contest in Palestine February 1941 The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of band of soldiers with musical instruments Handwritten on rear - 2/24 Bn Band Winners of 7 Div Band Contest Palestine 19412/24th battalion, wangaratta, palestine, 1941, 7th division band contest -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1940
Image depicts a group of 3 soldiers who served with the 2/24 Battalion VX32810 William John McKILLOP DOB 23/11/1914 POW May 1941 Italy- 2/24 Battalion VX31847 George Cecil OLLEY DOB 14/7/1917 - 2/24 Battalion. The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Original black and white photograph of 3 soldiers standing Handwritten on rear - Geo Olly centre, McKillop R & L, Frankston, 2/24 Btn2/24th battalion, wangaratta, george cecil olley, william john mckillop -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Gilbert Mant, Soldier boy : the letters and memoirs of Gunner W.J. Duffell, 1915-18, 1912
The letters and memoirs of Gunner W.J. Duffell, 1915-18 as annotated and introduced by Gilbert Mantp.159.non-fictionThe letters and memoirs of Gunner W.J. Duffell, 1915-18 as annotated and introduced by Gilbert Mantworld war 1914-1918 - personal narratives - australia, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france