This yearly effort was conducted from 12.11.1998 - 12.12.1998. At the bottom of each page are details re pick up and delivery of tickets and stocking. The raffle was conducted from 3 different selling points. The names on the roster are a who's who of the RSL at the time, except for two names all the sellers were WW2 era members being a list of President current, ex Presidents, Life members, Committee and notables. The hand written notes were by Jack Barnes OAM. Refer Cat No's 8130P & 8220.Bendigo RSL Xmas stocking raffle roster, 4 pages all white, first two pages are typed in black, one is for the morning roster and one the afternoon, pages 3 & 4 are a handwritten version getting the final ready, text in blue pen with some in red. All are stapled together.On first page in red pen, "98"brsl, smirsl, stocking, xmas, 1998

1. Jacket - green, wool/polyester. 4 Brass buttons on front, two hip pockets, gold Corporal stripes on arms. Buttons are for R.A.C.T. 2. Skirt - Green. It has 30mm belt loops around waist. Pleats at back. Waist held with a button and zip closer. 3. Blouse - Polyester. Two tone green stripes. Long sleeved, cuffs. It has six pearl coloured plastic buttons. 4. Hat peaked - two tone green. Pivoting frontal strap with RACT badge on front. 5. Cravat - matching two tone green stripes.1. Inside Jacket is written "Balaam". 2. Inside shirt is written "Balaam". 3. Inside blouse is written "H.J. Balaam". 4. Inside hat is "Balaam". wraac uniform, passchendaele barracks trust

Part of the Cooper Collection. Details of "Keith Cooper's" service 3798359. National Service, served Vietnam 12th Field Regt Light Aid detachment (LAD) 11/3/71 - 30/10/71. Signed into the regular army and served for 25 years. Discharged with the rank of WO.1 class.Medal ribbon bar consisting of three ribbons attached to an aluminum strip. The rear has two brass clips. Medals represented L-R: Vietnam Medal, Long Service Medal, South Vietnam Campaign Medal.cooper collection, keith cooper, vietnam war, medal ribbons, award

2. Uniform issued to "A. Hughes".1. Jumper - part of the Winter Ceremonial Uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman ranks RAN. Also known as a Barathea or Jumper. Black colour wool fabric with square collar, V shaped front opening, long sleeves with cuffs. Two black colour plastic buttons attached at bottom of front V to attach a collar. Navy blue cotton tape (bow). White colour cotton fabric manufacturers label below back collar. 2. Shirt - also known as white flannel. Part of the Summer or Winter Ceremonial uniform worn under a black or white barathea. White colour cotton/polyester fabric - square neck with navy blue colour ribbon trim and short sleeves. White colour cotton shoulder flash with blue "AUSTRALIA" and rank insignia - blue embroidered anchor and foiled rope.Manufacturers information - blue and red ink print. 1. Blue ink print "MADE IN AUSTRALIA". Red ink print "11". 2. Handwritten black ink pen "A. HUGHES".uniforms, ran, a. hughes

1. Trousers issued to "D.R. Harris".Trousers - part of the Winter Ceremonial Uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman ranks RAN. Known as Bell Bottom trousers. 1. Navy blue colour wool fabric. Trousers with inset front pockets with button closer. Two layer front flap fly with numerous buttons. Buttons - black colour plastic buttons. Blue and white colour cotton ticking lining to Waistband and pockets. White colour cotton manufacturers label, back inside waistband. 2. Navy blue colour wool fabric with inset side pockets, fob pocket, back pocket with concealed button flap. Five button fly and metal hook closer. Beige colour cotton lining to waistband and pockets. Manufacturers information - black ink print. 1. C.G.C.F./SIZE NI?/ R.A.N./ MADE IN AUSTRALIA". Also black ink stamp "D.R. HARRIS"uniforms, ran, d r harris

Jacket - RAN winter ceremonial uniform Officers. Dark Navy Blue colour wool fabric, double breasted with six buttons, collar, sleeves with two buttons near cuff. One inset breast pocket and two inset pockets with flap. Buttons - tarnished brass metal with shank and raised emblem, Kings crown, anchor, lettering - "AUSTRALIA". Black colour cotton fabric lining, white collar. White colour fabric manufacturers label - back inside collar.Manufacturers information - red ink print "M.TX/SIZE S".uniforms, ran

Jacket - RAN Winter Ceremonial non-commissioned Officer's Uniform. Dark navy blue colour wool fabric, double breasted with six buttons, collar, sleeves with two buttons. one inset breast pocket and two inset pockets with flap. Buttons - gold colour metal with shank, raised emblem and lettering, Kings Crown, Anchor and "AUSTRALIA". Service ribbons above breast pocket - fabric ribbon. Blue and yellow ribbon - Korea Medal. Blue and white ribbon - United Nations Medal for Korea. Black colour cotton sateen lining with white cotton strip sleeve lining.Manufacturers inscription on back of buttons "STOKES & SONS/ MELB".uniforms, ran, korea

RAN Winter Ceremonial Officer's Uniform - black colour wool/polyester fabric. 1. Jacket - double breasted style with six buttons, collar, one inset, left breast pocket, two inset lower pockets with flap. Collar with two lapel metal badges - gold colour - Coat of Arms, Australia. Shoulder patch - black fabric, gold lettering "AUSTRALIA". Sleeve rank insignia patch fabric - Coat of Arms Australia = Warrant Officer. Buttons - gold colour metal buttons with shank with raised emblem lettering. Queens Crown, Anchor and "AUSTRALIA". Lining - black colour, polyester cotton fabric. Two concealed pockets. 2. Trousers - with fob pocket, two inset side pockets, one inset back pocket. Belt loops nylon/metal zipper fly and metal hook closer.Manufacturers inscription on back of buttons "STOKES & SONS/ VICTORIA"uniform, ran

These are typed notes on the use of Military maps for water supply planning. This demonstrates the value of Military Mapping containing accurate relief information that can then be used for water supply planning.5 x A4 pages of typed notes, poorly photocopiedroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, state rivers and water supply commission

These notes indicate that the "Standard Specification for Aerial Photography RASvy" be revised, and that all liaison personnel be issued with a copy so that the required standard of photography can be adhered to.4 x A4 pages of typed notes, poorly photocopiedroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

1. Jacket - Black woollen uniform jacket. 5 brass buttons on front, 4 front pockets. The top two are held shut with small brass buttons. Epaulettes held down with small brass buttons. The rank insignia of LT.COLONEL are on the epaulettes. The sleeve cuffs have two small brass buttons. The motif on the buttons is "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES". There are 4 pearl coloured buttons inside the collar. 2. Trousers - black. Grey welt on trouser legs. Zip fly. 3. Hat - peaked black. gold braid around brim. green hat band badge of the Bendigo Regiment. Latin motto 'Honorem Custodite'2. Written in trousers is LCPL Northey.post ww2, uniform, 38 bn, passchendaele barracks trust

Name on drycleaning ticket - "SHARPE".RAN Winter ceremonial uniform Officers. 1. Jacket, black colour wool/polyester fabric. Double breasted with six buttons, collar, two inset lower pockets with flap. Shoulder patches/flashes at top - black fabric, gold lettering "AUSTRALIA". in middle of sleeve black fabric with gold thread embroidered Queen's Crown, with real inserts and crossed anchors. Attached below are three gold stripe chevrons on black fabric. indicates Petty Officer with years of service. Buttons - gold colour metal buttons with shank with raised lettering and emblem - Queen's Crown, Anchor and "AUSTRALIA" (one missing). Lining - black colour polyester/ cotton fabric. Two concealed pockets. Sleeves - two gold buttons. Right sleeve - shoulder patch - black colour fabric with gold embroidery "S" in six pointed star surmounted by Queens crown with red inserts. Petty Officer - Steward. 2. Trousers - black colour wool/polyester fabric with fob pocket, two inset side pockets, one inset back pocket. Black and white colour buttons for waist adjustment and braces. cream colour cotton fabric lining waistband and pockets. Black colour ribbon stripe down outside seam. Metal zipper fly. Manufacturers information - gold embroidery. 1. "C.G.C.F.", on back of metal buttons "STOKES & SONS/ MELB".ran, uniform, steward

Overcoat issued to "G.F. Turner".Coat and Belt - navy blue colour cotton/polyester twill fabric. 1. Overcoat - single breasted with concealed buttons, collar, two inset side pockets. Lining - fawn colour cotton twill fabric with manufacturers information on black colour cotton label. Buttons - black colour plastic. Belt loops. Owners label - handwritten on coat lining. 2. Belt - with black colour metal slide buckle and belt tapes.1. Handwritten - black ink felt tip pen "G.F. TURNER". Manufacturers information - yellow thread embroidery "M.TX".uniforms, ran, overcoat, g.f. turner

Part of the Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 7868 for details of "Keith Cooper", 3798359 service details.Silver coloured metal pin with '1960' embossed on front. Pin and clip attached for fixing to South Vietnam Campaign Medal.Embossed on front "1960".vietnam war, awards, badge, south vietnam campaign metal, cooper collection, keith cooper

Part of the Cooper Collection. See Cat No. 7868 for details of "Keith Cooper's" service (No. 3798359).Metal and enamel lapel pin. The centre features a Rising Sun over an anchor. Below is a set of wings surrounding the word 'Australia'. Encircling the centre feature are the words 'Korea and S.E. Asian Forces Association'. Around the outer edge is a gold coloured laurel wreath topped with a Queen's Crown. A detachable Queens Crown with '75' embossed is attached to top of badge. Pin and clasp on back.Inscribed on badge 'Korea and S.E. Asian Forces Association - Australia'cooper collection, keith cooper, korea, badge

Postcards sent whilst billeted in Walcourt, whilst attached to 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) Australian Imperial Forces Abroad. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Five black and white postcard scenes of Walcourt, Belgium. Each has an anecdote on the back.1. & 2. Handwritten in blue ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother dated Belgium 15/3/19. 3. Handwritten in blue ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother - no date. 4. & 5. Handwritten in blue ink on back: "3596 Pte R.H. Baron, 5 Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) Australian Imperial Forces Abroad.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, letters, ww1, walcourt belgium

Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Seven black and white postcard scenes of Louvain, Belgium. Each has perforations down left side. Buildings depicted in each scene exhibit bomb damage.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, louvain

Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Six black and white postcard scenes of Mons, Belgium. Each has perforations down LHS.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, mons belgium

Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Sepia toned photograph of three ships at anchor. 2. Sepia toned photograph of a battleship at anchor. 3. Sepia toned photograph of a battleship at anchor. 4. Sepia toned photograph of a battleship at anchor.1. In white lettering on front: 'German Battleships in Scapa". 2. In white lettering on front: "Bayern in Scapa". 3. In white lettering on front: "Freidrich-der-Grosse in Scapa". 4. In white lettering on front: "Konig Albert in Scapa".robert h. baron, cooper collection, german battleships, scapa, postcards

Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Seventeen black and white postcard scenes of the Battle of Waterloo and surrounds. Each has perforations down the LHS.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, waterloo

Postcards from the personal collection of Edgar Dawson RSM, 57th Battalion. These postcards feature various people who had a connection to dawsonpostcards of various subjects and 1. on verso "Miss Nankervis's tea party 1917 2. on verso "Bell and Crown Warminster. Kindest regards from all at "The Bell", including Kitty, yours sincerely B. Shephard" 4. on verso "Sincerely Elsie, May 1918" 5. on verso letter from 'Pat' to 'Spicer' describing celebration in Paris after Armistice. edgar dawson, 57th battalion

Swatton was one of the 38 Batt C.O's.Khaki Army Great Coat. Four darkened metal buttons on front, One missing. Motif on buttons - Australian Military Forces. The sleeves have a turned back cuff. Epaulettes probably have been removed. Two buttons in situ.Written inside is :- Col. J.W. Swatton.post ww2, cmf, swatton, passchendaele barracks trust

This scrap book has been divided into 4 parts with different Cat No's to give better coverage of the articles & photos. There are 3 photos in the book that were loose in other material as well and are covered in Cat No's 8094, 8148.2P, 8149P. some pages have been cropped to give a better view. Page 1. The article covers the award of a Life Membership to Samuel John Ryan for his years and work in Committee, Executive, Welfare and State Council. Sam as known served on the Committee of the Bendigo RSL from 1963 - 1968, 1970 - 1973, President 1964 - 1967, Snr Vice President 1973. He was made a Life member in 1968, awarded the BEM (British Empire medal) in 1973 for his untiring RSL Volunteer work. Page 2a. Shows people in attendance at a Remembrance Day Service 11th hour, 11th day, 11th month in Bendigo, year unknown. The man on own with the Cross is Sam Ryan President Bendigo RSL Page 2b. Shows two unknown men with and ANZAC Appeal poster. Page 3a. The Winston Churchill Memorial Appeal from the Bendigo angle, from the left Sam Ryan Bendigo RSL President, The Mayor Cr N.J. Oliver and Mr R.. Shelmerdine National Deputy President and Victorian Chairman of the Appeal. Page 3b. On the left is Mrs H. Morey President of the Bendigo RSL Ladies Auxiliary, centre is Mrs W. Waters being presented with a Life Membership of the Auxiliary by the President of the Bendigo RSL Jack Plant. the year was 1969. Page 4a. Poppy Appeal shows Mr H. McDougall Committee Bendigo RSL selling Poppies pre Remembrance Day to Mrs S. Reilly and Mrs J. Johnson. Mr Ernie Jackman Appeals Officer states he is very happy with the results. Mr McDougall served on Committee Bendigo RSL from 1964 - 1969. For Ernie Jackman refer Cat No 8133.2P. Page 4b. A brief service "Battle of Britain" service held at the Soldiers memorial Institute, Mr Ray Rood (Foreground) read a message from Lord Tedder Marshall of the RAF. The men left to right are: Mr R.R. Anderson, Mr F Wright, Mr R.V. Brock, Mr A. Ramage and Mr G. Baker. Page 5a. Article re Bendigo RSL Appeals re nearly 500 collectors set to start tomorrow morning. On the right Mr Sam Ryan President Bendigo RSL handing out Authorisation sheets and Receipts to area captains. From the left, Messrs E.J. Bass (Air Force Association), R Patterson (Bendigo Jaycees) Aenior Constable A Booth (Police)and Mr J. Hall (YM Vikings) Page 5b. Presentation of two "Easy Chairs" to the Repatriation Centre Bendigo Base Hospital, From the left E. Jackman (Appeals Officer) J.T. Sullivan Snr Vice President, A.l. Nelson (Welfare Officer) J.K. Barnes (Secretary) S.J. Ryan (President) and Cr Alec Craig (President of the Hospital Management Committee). Patients trying out the new Easy Chairs are Mr V. Steinhauser and Mr R. Pearson. Page 6a. Presentation of Life Membership to H.A.W. Morey (Bert) by the State President of the RSL Brigadier W.H. Hall at the Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner in 1967, to the left of Bert Morey is Sam Ryan President of Bendigo RSL. Bert Morey joined the RSL back in 1921, became a member of Bendigo RSL in 1923, served on the Committee from 1938 - 1960, Snr Vice President 1958 - 1960. Page 6b. Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner 6.7.1968. The New President Mr W.B. Nicholls was unable to attend, the Snr Vice President C.J. Plant deputised for him. From the left front row, J.K. Barnes Secretary, S.J. Ryan Immediate Past President, C.J. Plant, The Mayor Cr R.W. Cambridge, D.J. Osborn Jnr Vice President. Back Row, J. King Treasurer, John Osborne & D. Mattiske representing the State President and Mr T.M. Stephens Deputy Commissioner Repatriation Department.Spiroflex sketch book with blank white pages used as a scrapbook with newspaper cuttings and photos relating to the Bendigo RSL, all are pasted in except one with stick tape, all photos are B & W, newspaper cuttings have turned a brownish colour. Page 1 inside cover, article re the award of a Life membership. Page 2. Article with two pictures and text re Remembrance Day, picture re poster for the Anzac Appeal. Page 3. Two articles with pictures re the Churchill Appeal and a Life Membership. Page 4. Articles with pictures re Anzac Appeal and Battle of Britain. Page 5. Two articles with pictures re Appeals and Welfare. Page 6. Two articles with pictures re Life Membership and RSL Annual Dinner.On Page 6 top article in blue pen, "67", on bottom article in red pen, "6.7.68"brsl, smirsl, scrap book

This is the 2nd set of 6 pages from Scrap book Cat No 8225. Page 7a. Photo and article re Sam Ryan receiving a Life Membership of the RSL. Refer Cat No 8225. Page 7b. Photo and Article of Sam Ryan President Bendigo RSL receiving a cheque from Mr W.P. Casey Chairman of Directors of the Bendigo Easter Fair. Page 8. Phot and article 1969 re the planting of an Aleppo Pine tree from the original on Gallipoli. On the Left is Jack Plant President Bendigo RSL, the other two persons unknown as section of the text is missing. Page 9a. Anzac Appeal 1969, Mr John Ogden pins an Anzac token on the coat of Phillip Rice. Page 9b. From the "Mufti" RSL Magazine showing Delegates to the RSL State Conference 1969. Three of the six are known, W.B. Nicholls, D.J. Osborn, J. Hipworth State Councillor. Page 9c & d. Jack PLant in both photos on the left, other man unknown as well as place. Page 10. From the bendigo Advertiser relating to the Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner held on Saturday 10th 1971. From the left is G. Garth President Kangaroo Flat RSL, Lt Col W. Howarth Commanding Officer AHQ Survey Regiment, T. Shaw State Executive of the RSL, J Plant President Bendigo RSL, T Stephens Deputy Commissioner Repatriation Department and Cr N.J. Oliver the Mayor of Bendigo. Page 11a. Photo from a Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner year unknown, 2nd from the left is Bruce Ruxton State President of the Victorian RSL, 2nd from the right is possibly W.B. Nicholls, others onknown. Page 11b. This is a photo of RSL Annual Dinner 1971, same as per Page 10 for details. Page 12. Photograph of Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner year unknown. 2nd from the left is Jack Plant, the man to the left of man standing is possibly W. Howarth CO Survey Regiment.Six articles and Spiroflex sketch book. Page 7. Photo and article re the award of a Life Membership. Page 8. Photo and article re planting a Lone Pine tree. Page 9. Two articles and two photos re Appeals and State Conference. Page 10. Photo and article re RSL Annual Dinner. Page 11. Two photos re RSL Annual Dinners. Page 12. One photo re RSL Annual Dinner. Page 8 hand written, "1969". Page 9, hand written names as per "Context"brsl, smirsl, scrapbook

This is the 3rd section of 4 pages from Scap book Cat No 8225. Page 13a. Photo shows 4 people at the Bendigo RSL Show stall buying Lucky envelopes. The two men facing the camera are Jack Barnes and Jack Plant. Page 13b. Photo shows the RSL Show Stall on the right with a Ferris wheel in the background. Page 14a. Photo showing shelves of goods to be won with lucky envelopes. The man on the right is Jack Plant. Page 14b. Photo showing the Show Stall itself, only person identifiable is Jack Plant. Page 15. Article with photo of 6 Ladies. The article covers a donation of $1517.00 from the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary to the President of the RSL Mr Jack Plant at a Dinner at the Captain Cook Motel. The article covered a wide range of functions that the Ladies catered for from weddings, dinners, reunions and cabarets to raise funds. They also catered for four Golden wedding anniversaries of their members during the year. Mrs Morey was presented with a "Certificate of Merit" for her outstanding work as President over 14 years. Vice President of the RSL Mr Bob Temple presided over the election of Office Bearers of the Auxiliary with the Photo showing elected Office Bearers. Front row. Mrs L Browning Treasure, Mrs I Hudson President, Mrs J Plant Secretary. Back row. Mrs H Hocking Vice President, Mrs H Simms Assistant Secretary, Mrs T Metcalf Vice President. Page 16. Photo of 3 people at the Anzac Day Service in 1973. The article describes the address given by Dr B.J. Doran (centre) being "Negotiation is the way to prevent War", he is the Director of Medical Services at the Repatriation Department. On the left is the Mayor of Bendigo Cr J.P. Pearce, on the right is Mr R. Temple President of the Bendigo RSL. Four articles and photographs from Spiroflex sketch book continued on. Page 13. Two B & W photos of people at an RSL Show stall. Page 14. Two photos of a RSL Show stall. Page 15. Article and photo B & W of a group of Ladies at a meeting. Page 16. Photo and article with 3 people at Anzac day 1973.on page 1 in blue pen, "Show Stall 1972", page 4 in blue pen, "Anzac day 1973".brsl, smirsl, scrapbook, wabrsl

This is the final 4 pages of the Scrap book Cat No 8225. Page 17. The article refers to Mrs Doreen Crawford having spent 12 years as Assistant Secretary at the Bendigo RSL Memorial Hall until 1967, on leaving this job she took on a Visiting Officers role with Legacy in McKenzie Street Bendigo where she be looking after and visiting approximately 200 War Widows in their own homes as well as Homes & Hospitals. Page 18 & 19. The two photos re building sites pertain to the construction of the War Widows Flats in Kangaroo Flat about 1971/72. Page 20a. The B & W photo shows the completed War Widows Flats in Kangaroo Flat in 1973. This was a project by the War Veterans Homes Trust and the Bendigo RSL. Page 20b. The article is re the newly installed Bendigo RSL President Jack Plant receiving a Life Membership in 1974 from Robert Temple immediate past President. The article goes on to outline Jack Plants RSL work with the RSL, he first joined the RSL in Chinkapook in 1944, Committee and President Raywood RSL 1956 - 1958. Refer Cat No 8129P for his Bendigo RSL involvement.Four pages from a Spiroflex sketch pad. Page 17. Article with a photo of a female as main item. Page 18. B & W photo of a building under construction. page 19. B & W photo of cleared ground with building beginnings. Page 20. one B & W photo showing several buildings in a row. Article with two persons re award of Life membership.On page 17 in blue pen, "Advertiser 11.9.76", page 18 in blue pen, "War Widows Flats at Kangaroo Flat"brsl, smirsl, scrap book

1. Jacket - woollen, red, white collar, long sleeved with white cuffs. Two Rising Sun badges on collars = "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES". It has epaulettes of same red wool, held with small brass buttons (Aust). It has the rank insignia of a LT.COLONEL. 2. Vest - red wool. Lined with a striped cotton lining. Four miniature brass buttons on lower front. 3. Shirt - cotton. Off white colour. 5 pearl coloured buttons on front, long sleeves. One pocket on breast. 4. Black bow tie with metal clips.post ww2, cmf, passchendaele barracks trust

This is a woollen half coat, khaki colour. It is held shut with 3 brown buttons. It has a second set of buttons adjacent to the first. Four front pockets, two large, no flaps. 2 small with flaps. Small woollen strap at rear waistline. Epaulettes have darkened Captain's insignia rank.Inside is written = 2/72750 HADDEN J. post ww2, australian army, passchendaele barracks trust, j. hadden

Ref. Cat 6719.2P - Swatton. Medals are: British War Medal 1914 - 20 Victory Medal Mentioned in Despatches Leaf Colonial Auxillary Forces - Long Service - Aust 20+ years. Efficiency Decoration 20+ years.1. This is a summer pattern service jacket. Four front pockets held shut with a button. There are 4 front darkened buttons. Motif is = Australian Military Forces. It has the rank insignia of a Lt.Col. It has four medal ribbons and a M.I.D. 2. Khaki cotton belt to suit. Metal buckle.Written inside the neck is = M530 Swatton.post ww2, passchendaele barracks trust

From title page. Book - "Compiled and edited from Mr. Terry's account in/ the Cohuna Farmers' Weekly from 1914 to 1921".Soft Cover Book Cover - beige coloured light weight cardboard with sepia tone print on front and spine. Front cover - two sepia colour photographs. Top - 3 mounted soldiers with the Sphinx and Pyramid in background. Lower - group portrait. 148 pages - off white colour paper, cut, plain. Staples used on binding. Illustrated with black and white photographs.On title page - handwritten blue ink pen "JENNY BOTTCHER/ 25-4-85"books, military history, ww1