Book of 109 pages, with images. preston technical school, thomas thrupp, teaching staff, 1930s, second world war, nmit

Mounted watercolour, ink and pencil on paper.Signed and dated on right image (LR): "Pali Schwarz 1943" UL image: Reinigungdienst [Cleaning Squad] CL image: Auskunftei des Orientierungsdienstes B.V. [Information and Orientation Booth- Magdeburger Barracks] Other Inscriptions: LL image: Eigene Aufwarmekuche in L124 [Private kitchen for warming up food in L124] Image on right: CIII. Frauen-Kaserne/Hamburger/Haupteingang: Allabendlicher Abscheid: Wenn's 20 Uhr Wird [CIII. Women's Barracks/Hamburger/ Main entrance: Nightly farewells at 8 pm] holocaust, second world war, 1939-1945, czech republic, jewish history & people

Mounted watercolour and pencil on paper.Handwritten (LL): "Pali Schwarz 1944 Terezin" On reverse, handwritten in pencil: "Theresienstadt: Im Schatten des Kastanien" [Under the Shade of the Chestnut Tree]second world war, 1939-1945, jewish history & people, holocaust, czech republic

Mounted ink and wash on paper.Handwritten (LR): Löwit Other Inscriptions: Center, inscribed on a wall: "Ich habe mehere Nächte darüber nachgedacht - und bin nun endlich auf eine hervorragende Idee gekommen - das Problem der imme anwachsenden Insassenanzahl im Ghetto zu lösen es wird notwending sein: (1) die Insassen schichtenweise quer uber einander zu legen, was bei einer durchschnittlichen Hohe der Raume von etwa 3m ganz besonders günstig sein durfte --- und (2) schlage ich vor, während der Winter monate alle Boden in heizbare Raume zu verlegen" [I have pondered for many nights and have finally come up with a great idea for the problem of the ever-increasing population of the ghetto. It will be necessary: (1) to stack the inmates at right angles on top of each other which should prove particularly useful in rooms approximately three meters high, and (2) I suggest that during the winter months all attics be made into rooms that can be heated] Center, inscribed on a selection of files: "GHETTO AUFBAU ROBERT MUNORY" [Ghetto Construction, Robert Munory] second world war, 1939-1945, jewish history & people, holocaust, czech republic

Mounted watercolour and ink on card.Handwritten in Czech on a globe of the world: "Emigration to the whole world from Theresienstadt"second world war, 1939-1945, jewish history & people, holocaust, czech republic

Mounted watercolour and pencil on paper.Signed and dated (LR): "Lowit15/VI 43"second world war, 1939-1945, jewish history & people, holocaust, czech republic

Mortar round used by the Imperial Japanese Army during WW2.Japanese Brown metal round in shape with pointed top features original paint with a yellow band on body and a red band at the top. ww2, wwii, world war two, second world war, japan, mortar, mortar shell, imperial japanese army

This item is part of a collection of photographs and postcards found at 'Lost and Found' market, Lygon street, Brunswick East over the period between April 2013 and September 2013.prison; barracks; internment; second world war

This item is part of a collection of photographs and postcards found at 'Lost and Found' market, Lygon street, Brunswick East over the period between April 2013 and September 2013.second world war; couple; street; 1940's

This item is part of a collection of photographs and postcards found at 'Lost and Found' market, Lygon street, Brunswick East over the period between April 2013 and September 2013.second world war; 1940's; men; street

When snow hit Gallipoli in November 1915, soldiers turned to the khaki woolen coat, known as the Greatcoat, for protection against the cold and wet climate. This item's provenance is unknown. This iconic piece of clothing often doubled as a soldier's bedding and was his chief protection against the harsh weather conditions. Khaki Army greatcoat with Australian Army buttonsJ FERRIS ...?58019army greatcoat, world war two, ww2, wwii, second world war, australian army, australian army coat, australian uniform

A souvenir from World War 2An army shell casing with a badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on it which has been made into a vase.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesmitcham rsl, second world war

Troop Transport RN, with crew autographs. Autographs of Crew and passengers , showing rank and Units.troop ship second world war.

Changi POW camp SingaporeAustralian POWs Copy of originalSigned Frank Holland-Stabbacksecond world war

WWII significanceThis set of medals belonged to VX8456 Alexander George Taylor1939/45 Star; African Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Australia Service Medal; Greek War medalww2, ww two, world war 2, world war ii, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif

Circa. 1940Steel inside completeLetter ( W ). printed on front of helmet.world war two, second world war, ww2, steel helmet, warden helmet, warden

Oval, black, metal, heavy, Red ring pullNo 36 M MK1 R.B.O 8-41 F.L.Hmills bomb, bomb, grenade, hand grenade, world war two, second world war, ww2

Japanese Good Luck Flag was given to a soldier and was signed by dignitaries,family and friends often with short messages wishing the soldier victory,safety and good luck. We understand that it was deliberately dyed blue as they had lost the war and surrendered. This flag may have belonged to -Mr Sueji KOMAGI or KOMAKI Silk Dark blue flag with Red sun in middle. Appears to have faded and may have been dyed blue at later stage. Has faded. Many Japanese markings, inscriptions on the front of the flag. See 'notes' regarding translation.Many Japanese hand written inscriptions on face of the flag.Red sun in middle of flag 45cm in diameter. Believe message from people (relatives/community ) To Mr Sueji Komagi or Komaki. world war two, second world war, ww2, japan, japanese flag, japanese good luck flag

WWII historical significanceJapanese Invasion Money used in Malaya during WWII. Notes consist of 1 x 5 dollar, 1 x 10 dollar and 2 x 1000 dollars.The Japanese Government promises to pay the bearer on demand the value of the notes.second world war, ww2, world war two, japan, japanese currency, japanese war currency, malaya

Japanese rifle used during WW2Japanese rifle with wooden furnitureNo serial numberjapan, japanese, rifle, ww2, ww11, world war 2, world war two, second world war

Medals awarded for service during WW21939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and SW Pacific, Infantry Front Line Service Medal, Wooden Display box.VX37033 A Bishopworld war two, ww11, ww2, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif

Japanese ammunition used during WW2Cut down Japanese brass cartridge used as an ashtrayJapanese letters and a 6 and 8 inside a circleww2, second world war, world war 2, japanese ordnance, artillary, japanese artillary

Contains photographs of a mans journey around the Middle East during World War 2.Documents a part of WW2 during the early 1940'sLeather covered photo album with 43 pages of mainly WW2 photographs.The front cover has coloured depictions of the pyramids , Egyptian figures and hieroglyphs. Back cover has the same scenes but not coloured.world war 2, ww2, second world war, royal australian navy, photographs

Compendium used for correspondence during WW2This may have belonged to noted war correspondent and journalist Denis Ashton Warner 1917-2012. See notes section.Brown leather writing compendium containing two Japanese occupation $100 notes, three postcards, one newspaper clipping and 34 photographs of various subjects.Six of the photographs have writing on the back in two different hands. The postcard of a young woman is also inscriped.world war 2, ww2, second world war, postcards, photographs, military, japanese currency

Issued to Australian servicemen during World War 2.Creature comforts for men at warRound metal tin used for tobaccoWD & HO WILLS (AUSTRALIA) LTD SYDNEY, TRADE MARK and an 8 pointed star on lid. CAPSTAN NAVY CUT TOBACCO E FINE on base.tobacco, smoking, world war 2, ww2, second world war

World War 2. Donor's mother saved items from issue date.Special clothing ration pre-natal issue. 4 clothing ration cards 1948 1 clothing ration card 1947Commonwealth of Australia Ration Bookcommonwealth of australia, second world war, pre-natal, clothing

Discusses Australia's attraction to America post World War Two. Boyd argues that it is important for Australians and Americans to gain a mutual understanding of each other.Typewritten, foolscap, 3 pagesPencil mark up on second pageamerica, william wentworth, dr. robin brett, second world war, britain, robin boyd

This object relates to Edward LE MARSHALL. He was born on 16/09/1914 in Steiglitz, VIC. Edward served in the Army (VX28243) enlisting on, 18/06/1940 in Mount Egerton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REG RAA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/05/1941. Edward LE MARSHALL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ernest LE MARSHALL. Edward LE MARSHALL was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat