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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: MAN IN MILITARY UNIFORM
Photograph of an unknown male with a beard in a Military Uniform, he has a badge on his upper left arm and two medals, one of which is depicting Queen Victoria. He is wearing a sash across his left shoulder to under his right arm. The front of the tunic is fastened with round brass? ButtonsBartlett Bros. Bendigoperson, individual, military uniform, military uniform, bartlett bros. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PRINCE OF WALES IN MILITARY UNIFORM, 1917
Black and White photograph of a young H.R.H. Prince of Wales in a military uniform with walking stick & cigarette in hand, standing in the snow, mounted under glass in a slim brown wooden frame, markings on rear of photo read 'Arcade Art Gallery Bendigo Art Pictures and Framing, L Pattern (Late AIF)'person, individual, portrait, military uniform, military person, military -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Service Campaign Medals, Early 20th century
1914 - 1915 Star. For service in WWI campaigns Gallipoli and Europe. Pte RV Farckens. British War Medal 1914 - 1920. For general service during WWI. Cpl George E Hall Victory Medal. Service within a theatre of military operation during WWI. Cpl George E HallVictory Medal inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919". 1914 - 1915 Star inscribed 887 Pte. R.V.Farckens. 8 Bt. A.I.F. -
Camberwell Historical Society
Poster (Item), Australian National Song
Taken from: Poulton, F. & Sheedy K. (2015) Boroondara Remembers. Stories from World War 1. City of Boroondara; Barnett, S. (2015) Personal communication.australia, military, national -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PHOTO OF JAMES MADDERN IN BLACK AND WHITE AND DESCRIPTION OF MILITARY UNIFORM
Black and White Photocopy of a portrait photo of James Madden in military dress, taken by S.T. King, in Williamson St Sandhurst. Uniform description: red shirt with gold buttons and braid, red hat on shelf, dark navy pants, white sash, belt and gloves, sabre and spurs. ? Local Regiment. No date.Photographer S.T. King Williamson St Sandhurst?military, s.t. king, photographer, james madden -
Bendigo Military Museum
Financial record - PAY BOOK ARMY WW2, Australian Army, 1939- 1945
The NR V122126 implies he was a CMF soldier not AIF. He enlisted 16/9/41 - embarked 10/3/43. The last pay issue was on 27/2/45. His NOK, Mother, lived in Shelbourne via Maldon.This booklet has a brown buckram cover. It is a pay book NR 468363. It is for V122126, "Douglas Arthur Edward". On front cover, the printing is in black ink. The crest of Australia is in the centre, flanked by the words "Australia - Military Forces". Thgere are 24 pages of soldiers details - pays - non and a twin Black and white photo.Front cover is stamped "Cancelled - Discharged"ww2, aust army -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Book, Country Victoria's Own: 150 Years of 8/7 RVR and its Predecessors
A history of the 8/7 Battalion of the Royal Victoria regiment and its predecessors 1858-2008. The 8/7 Battalion traces its origins back to the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment and the Bendigo Rifle Regiment both of which formed in 1858. This book traces the history of the Ballarat infantry and the units in major cities and towns that form its predecessors. A small part of this history includes the Bacchus Marsh Rifle Association and the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteers Light Horse troop based in Bacchus Marsh in the later part of the nineteenth century. References to Bacchus Marsh in this book can be found on pages 9 and 147-148. The book is useful for understanding the wider military system and context in which the military unit in Bacchus Marsh played a part.Printed hardback book. 352 pages. Black and white photos. Index and appendices. Chapter endnotes. Citation: Country Victoria's Own: 150 Years of 8/7 RVR and its Predecessors by Neil Leckie. Australian Military History Publications, Loftus, Vic., 2008. BMDHS Location: AR/SU63/S1non-fictionA history of the 8/7 Battalion of the Royal Victoria regiment and its predecessors 1858-2008. The 8/7 Battalion traces its origins back to the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment and the Bendigo Rifle Regiment both of which formed in 1858. This book traces the history of the Ballarat infantry and the units in major cities and towns that form its predecessors. A small part of this history includes the Bacchus Marsh Rifle Association and the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteers Light Horse troop based in Bacchus Marsh in the later part of the nineteenth century. References to Bacchus Marsh in this book can be found on pages 9 and 147-148. The book is useful for understanding the wider military system and context in which the military unit in Bacchus Marsh played a part. bacchus marsh volunteer military troop, colonial military forces -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TIES, C. 1960 - 1980
Military issue ties, frayed ends result from each being cut from a large roll. Peter Dodd collection, refer Cat No 2436.2P.1).2) Ties, khaki colour, wool, the ends on are frayed.ties, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS 38TH, FRAMED, Galleria Framing & Prints
These Colours of the 38th BN are now laid up in the Bendigo Military Museum Pall Mall Bendigo (Soldiers Memorial Institute). They laid up in July 2015.Coloured photos of Kings Colours, Plaque in Darwin & Regimental Colours of 38th Battalion. Mounted on maroon background in brown frame with gold inner trim. Glass front, cardboard backing with wire hanging strap.Underneath photos on a white sticker: "The Kings Colours and Regimental Colours were presented on behalf on the citizens of Bendigo by Governor General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson KCMC to the Battalion on 14th June 1916" "The Colours are at All Saints Cathedral Bendigo" RHS front bottom corner & LHS back sticker bearing: "No 71"passchendaele barracks trust, framed, photographs, 38th bn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Interim Development Order 1961 Map No. 53, 27/09/1961
Denotes Zones and Reservations comprising part of the municipalities of Eltham, Heidelberg, Preston and Whittlesea, approved 27.9.61. Includes Mont Park Hospital and Watsonia Military Camp.Colour plan Date printed on plan (1959) has been over stamped with 1961. Also stamped with Government Gazette date of 27.9.1961. "Scale 800 feet to 1 inch"greensborough, watsonia -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Envelope, 1930's
Used as holder for military medal/ Iron Cross. Awarded posthumously to Lance Corporal Gefreiter Franz Rapp who died in action on the Finnish front in 1941.Blue envelope with black printing (old german script) and slit at the back for closing *Iron Cross- 2nd class 1939G.F. Rapp . , 6franz rapp, iron cross, military medals german -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 21/11/1943
Guinea Gold was the official newspaper of the Australian Military Forces, published daily in Port Moresby, New Guinea, for circulation to the Armed Forces of Australia operating in the region. Publication for Australian troops with news from home.Four page cream paper with black print and photograph Centre page contains "Ginger Meggs" comic strip in colour.Guinea Gold Northern Edition (Australian) Vol.2 No 3 in the field, Sunday November 21, 1943guinea gold, ww2 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Book, The Home Guard Fieldcraft Manual, April 1942
Owned by Adde Andreas Matiess John Cooper who served in WW1 and was awarded the Military Medal. He also served as a Lieutenant with the 22nd Battalion in WW2.Adde Cooper was born and lived in Chiltern and served in both WW1 & WW2. Small green fabric reinforced booklet. 173 pagesWritten by Major John Langdon-Davies. John Murray & The Pilot Presschiltern, ww1, ww2, military medal, adde andreas matiess john cooper -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Wooden Plaque, 1986
The Queen,s colour is more than just a flag. It is an important symbol of respect to a Military Service or Regiment which represents heroic deeds and Battle Honours.Wooden plaque of the Queen,s colours presented to the Royal Australian Air Force.On the Presentation of the Queen,s Colour to the Royal Australian Air Force by H M Queen Elizabeth !! at Richmond Airbase on Wednesday the 5th of March 1986. The inscription in centre of plaque is a crown over an Eagle with outspread wings and Latin wording PER ASTRA ARDUA -AD. -
Bialik College
Photograph (item) - Students with Moshe Dayan, Wantirna, 1976, 1976
Students with visiting Israeli military leader Moshe Dayan at the Wantirna campus, 28 July 1976. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1970s -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Magazine - Framed Magazine Cover, Anzac Bulletin No. 64. London March 29, 1918, March 29 1918
Issued to members of the Australian Military and Naval Forces in Great Britain France and elsewhere. Published by the authority of the High Commissioner for Australian, Australia House, London, W.C.Framed copy of the front cover of the " Anzac Bulletin" issue No. 64. London March 29, 1918. On this cover is a sketch of an Australian soldier in a slouch hat with side up turned holding a SMLE with bayonet affixed leaning on a circular picture of two diggers " boiling a billy in the Trenches. At the base of the page is an ad for Kiwi shoe polish.ww1, wark vc club, print media, anzac bulletin -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Magazine - Framed Magazine Cover, Anzac Bulletin No.76 London June 21 1918, June 21 1918
Issued to the members of the Australian Military and Navel Forces in Great Britain, France and elsewhere, and to Australain Munition Workers in Great Britain: by the Authority of the High Commissioner of AustraliaFramed copy of the front cover of the " Anzac Bulletin" issue No. 76. London June 21, 1918. On this cover is a sketch of an Australian soldier in a slouch hat with side up turned holding a SMLE with bayonet affixed leaning on a circular picture of a " Youthful type of German reinforcement". At the base of the page is an ad for Kiwi shoe polish.ww1, wark vc club, anzac bulletin, print media -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - APPROVAL FOR MONUMENT, Bendigo City Council, 9.7.1992
The permits relate to the Building of a Monument at the front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo now known as the Bendigo Military Museum. Refer Cat No 8245.2.1) Document, white paper black print, blue pen hand written relating to permission to erect a Monument at the Soldiers Memorial Institute. .2) Document, white paper black print relating to the permit for .1) re the conditions applying to. Both items signed by C.C. Campbell Director Engineering and Technical Services..1) In blue pen, "RSL Bendigo Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo - permit N0 - 096/92 - 39 Pall Mall - Statue" .2) "9.7.92 - C Campbell"brsl, smirsl, monument, documents, permit, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, BEEHIVE, Larna Malone, "MEMBERS OF BEEHIVE STAFF WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR", 2020
Researched as reference to the Beehive Staff Honour Roll Board. Larna Malone is a local historian and has published several Military works. Refer Cat No 4978P.Booklet - 48 paged black print on white paper, spiral binder, clear plastic front cover, black heavy plastic back cover."MEMBERS OF THE BEEHIVE STAFF WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR" Researched by Larna Malone 2020.ww1, beehive staff -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - SERVICES RENDERED WW1
Silver War Badge issued where service personnel had been given an 'Honourable Discharge' due to wounds or sickness from Military Service in WW1.Silver War badge with GRI in middle and unique No on the back and inscription around the rim. Clip on the back for pin which is missing.Inscribed "For King and Empire". "Services Rendered" GRI inscription in middle.silver war badge, ww1, invalidity -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document - Citation, Gallantry Cross, Republic of Vietnam
The Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation was conferred by General Cao Van Vien, Chief of the Joint General Staff, Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam on 24 October 1970, and officially presented to the 8th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment by Lieutenant General Do Cao Tri, Commander of II Corps and Military Region 3 Vietnam on 29th October 1970. The citation was awarded for "always displaying high morale while co-operating and assisting the Vietnamese people in their struggle against Communism and to defend peace and freedom .. in Military Region III ... Though fighting under the most difficult conditions, the members of the 8th Battalion, 1st Australian Task Force still fought bravely and determinedly and had many glorious victories. Their most remarkable military operations took place in the area of the Long Hai hills... (They also participated ) ... in the civic action programme to assist the local population ( in Military Region 3) to reconstruct their houses, roads, bridges, markets and schools etc. ... thereby bringing great credit to the Royal Australian Armed Forces."2 X paper documents, one in English the other in Vietnamese (mounted with white matt in timber frame). Each has been printed with a decorative blue border, main text in black, official stamp in bottom right corner is red. A blue medal with red and yellow ribbon is printed in centre top of both documents.Republic of Vietnam/ Gallantry Cross/Chief of the General Staff? Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam/ Army Meritorious Commendation/ The 8th Battalion, 1st Australian Task Force/ For the gallantry they displayed under enemy fire./ This Meritorious Commendation ((GALLANTRY CROSS)) is added with (a) palm (leaf)./KBC day 24 month 10 Year 19708rar, koo, arthur koo, citation, gallantry cross, gallantry cross with palm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DIARY, TRANSCRIPT, Frank Pownall, A R POWNALL'S SON, Post 2000
Arthur Reagan POWNALL No 5345 enlisted in the AIF on 16.6.1915 in reinforcements for Convalescent Depot in London age 23 years 7 months. Embark for England 22.7.1915, promoted L/Cpl 6.10.1916, embark for France 5.3.1917, transfer to 5th Div AMC 23.3.1917, transfer to 15th Field Ambulance 25.3.1917, WIA 8.5.1917 GSW’s to legs, rejoin unit 26.6.17, awarded the Military Medal (MM) near Perrone 2.9.18 as a stretcher bearer, awarded a bar to the Military Medal 29/30.9.1918 over 36 hours as a stretcher bearer at Bellicourt, hospital 24.10.1918 accidental injury bayonet wound left thigh, embark for Australia transport duty as N/Staff Masseur 19.4.1919, discharged from the AIF 23.9.1919. A bar to the Military Medal means he has actually won two MM’s. Plastic covered folder with black binding containing typed diary of A R POWNALL 22.7.15 to 9.6.19, 120 pages. Also copies of Service Records, Awards. The rear has folded sheets with photostats of photos & newspaper articles.documents - diaries - transcripts, military history -
Wangaratta High School
Victorian Mounted Rifles Shield, 1901
Formed in 1885, Victorian Mounted Rifles companies were recruited in rural centres, including Wangaratta. Members of country rifle clubs formed a significant component. They were semi-professional: only a small allowance was paid to members. Mounted Riflemen were required to provide their own mount. Not to be confused with similarly named contingents to the Boer War. Part of the Victorian Colonial Military Forces - the umbrella term for organized Victorian (non-British) pre-colonial military activity. Red stained and lacquered wood shield with a silver metal Victoria mounted rifles symbol in the centre.VICTORIA MOUNTED RIFLES -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Army Mess Dress, 1967
Army mess dress is the formal military evening dress worn by Army officers and senior non-commissioned officers in their respective messes or at other formal occasions. Tailor made item belonging to Lieutenant Leonard V. GREAVES 310387. Badges attached to jacket collar indicate GREAVES served with the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME). This uniform serves as an example of the military dress worn by the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineer during the late sixties.The Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) is a corps of the Australian Army that has responsibility for the maintenance and recovery of all Army electrical and mechanical equipment. RAEME has members from both the Australian Regular Army and the Army Reserve. Prior to being given the title of 'Royal', the Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (AEME) were raised on 1 December 1942. Some 64 years later, on 1 December 2006, the last independent RAEME Workshop was disbanded. RAEME soldiers continue in their role to provide support through attachment to other units in Tech Support Troops, Sections or Platoons.Two piece dark blue/black material suit consisting of long pants with red stripe and jacket with metal buttons and two badges attached to collaraustralian army mess dress, raeme -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, WW2 Australian Defence Forces - Allied Aliens, c1942
The three soldiers, all from Ithaca, served with the Australian Civilian Military Forces during World War 2. They are pictured at Camp Pell, Royal Park Melbourne where a large military camp was located during World War 2. Naki Raftopoulos is the man being shaved. He migrated as a young boy in the early 1930. Initially the family settled in the Mildura area where other members of the Raftopoulos family were established. Eventually they moved to Melbourne.During the period of the second world war, Ithacans who were unnaturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front. Naturalised Ithacans saw active service. A black and white photograph of three soldiers standing around a fallen tree trunk in a camp. One man is shaving himself while the man in the middle is being shaved. A tent is visible in thew background.army -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Photo taken by Beecdhworth photographer, Between 1911 and 1914. 16th Light Horse was the Citizens Military Force ( CMF ) located in North East Victoria with Headquarters at Wangaratta.Black and white photograph of one officer and 36 soldiers posed in 3 rows. Photo mounted on card." B Troop C Sqdrn 16th L Horse 5. 8. 14" -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Victoria Park Precinct, City of Ballarat, Victorian Heritage Database place details -19/9/2017, 19/9/2017
Victoria Park is associated with gold mining in the 1860's, military manoevres in the late 19th century; as an army base during World War 2 and a recreation area.Victoria Park is a "landmark cultural landscape" in the city of Ballarat. This parkland established 1890-1910, was modelled on English country estates and London Parks. It demonstrates the civic pride of Ballarat citizens and is an important parkland for the local community. There is a collection of exotic and early planted native trees and areas of native grasslands.6 pages of print. p.1. is a front page with a map and Victoria Park marked in purple with a bibliography on p.4 and footnotes on p.6.None.john garner, victoria park, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, heritage overlay, gold mining, parkland, late nineteenth century, native grasslands, exotic and native trees, royal park, mullock heap, mount holled-smith, arbor day, messrs clegg&nicholls, william guilfoyle, w.o.allen, significant tree register, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Ceremonial object - Honour Board, Charlton School Roll of Honour, Post 1919
The Roll Of Honour list the names of teachers and students who served during The Great War. Also detailed are deaths on active service and any military honours recievedLarge wall mounted Honour Roll of teachers and pupils from Charlton School who served in The Great War. "A tribute to the teachers and pupils of this school who served the Empire in the Great War". # made the supreme Sacrafice. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Signal message, Signal message on action at Slaters Knoll Bouganville 1945, 6/4/1945
Item is linked to a WW11 battle at Slaters Knoll Bouganville describing a battle 1n 1945 describing the military action, the number of enemy killed and the type of weapons used.History of WW11 battle in New Guinea.Framed copy of original message form with signal message enclosed. Message on white paper with black glassed frame.From 25 Bn to 7 Bde dated 6/4/1945signal, signal of contact report message on action at slater knoll bouganville 1945. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - A brief description of British civil and military aircraft of the period 1933 to 1943, showing photos plus profiles to assist wartime recognition, BRITISH AIRCRAFT VOLUME TWO, R.A.SAVILLE-SNEATH, BRITISH AIRCRAFT VOLUME TWO, 1944
A brief description of British civil and military aircraft of the period 1933 to 1943, showing photos plus profiles to assist wartime recognition, BRITISH AIRCRAFT VOLUME TWOCover showing colour photo / sketch of three large troop carrier gliders against blue skynon-fictionA brief description of British civil and military aircraft of the period 1933 to 1943, showing photos plus profiles to assist wartime recognition, BRITISH AIRCRAFT VOLUME TWO