Owner and donor details - see Cat No. 5836.3. This book has been written in Polish - a number of photographs have captions with Australian Cities named. Appears to be an Association history.Soft cover book. Cover cardboard, red and black print on front and back. Off white background. Illustrated - grey print, crowned eagle emblem with the word "TOBRUK". Back - map in black and white. 185 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs and maps.books, military history, ww2, polish

Item in the collection re William Anthony (Bill) Theodore DSM. The Sailor is Willam Anthony Theodore DSM, enlisted on 2.9.1940 in the RAN No PM2981. He served in the Seige of Tobruk, Greece, Crete, Matapan, Singapore, Pacific Islands, New Guinea to the Phillipine's. The HMAS Vendetta he was sailing on made 39 trips into Tobruk Harbour during the siege. In October 1941 so many bombs were dropped around the Vendetta that her Boilers and Engines shifted on their mountings and was ordered to Singapore for repairs. After Bill served on HMAS Arunta and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for "Gallantry, Skill and Devotion to Duty" during the Assault Operations at Lingayen Gulf. Bill was discharged from the RAN on 21.11.1945. From 1956 - 1995 over specific years Bill held the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer & Welfare Officer of the "Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association". He was awarded a Life Membership & a Certificate of Appreciation for his services.Photograph, B&W portrait of an RAN Sailor on photographic paper, noted on Sailors Cap "HMAS Cerberus". Frame , metal backing with stand, front shallow convex shape with light brown colour paper mount, heavy plastic cover moulded to shape over photo and mount, owners white adhesive label on the back.Information on label, "THEODORE William Anthony", in black ink print, "Preferred name: Bill/19.03.1917"framed accessories, ran, theodore dsm, photograph, portrait

Illustration of Sgt Jack Dodd of Goolwa, S.A. Jack joined the 3rd Light-Horse Regiment in 1929 and served with the Second AIF in Britain and the Middle East including Tobruk. Jack is depicted tent-pegging.Print by Madeleine Cobb 1984 (series)325 /1000

Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details..1) - .5) Five newsletters with average 6 pages each, all print in B & W, top of each has "7th Aust Div. A.S.C" with Rising Sun under combined with wording "News Letter", colour patch on left and Kookaburra on right, all stapled.7th div, newsletters, asc, tobruk

Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Both, Items are in part 1 and 2 with the case and inside each, part 1 has brown cover, part 2 green, each tape is 3 hours long..1) "Revisit 92 Part 1", .2) "Revisit 92 Part 2". On tapes hand written, "Ron Bollard"vhs, tapes, tobruk, 1992

This story was written by June Hall, daughter of Mick Evans, information taken from tapes recorded before his death.First published on GHS website.2 typed pagesmick evans, june hall, tobruk, world war 2

An Australian Imperial Force - Army Driving Licence No. 155492 issued to Arthur Lock on 19 October 1944non-fictionThis is one fo 2 Australian Army Driver Licences issuued to Private Arthur Lock (VX31240} during his service on the 2/23rd Batalion from 17 Jun 1940 until 26 Sep 1945. Arthur's service in Tobruk, El Alamein, New Guinea and Tarakan.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, tarakan

This item belonged to Arthur Lock. During the late 1800's cutlery firms manufactured these uniquely styled razors. The Corn razor was much smaller than an average razor, and was used to remove corns from the feet. Corn razors came with many different handle designs. The hollow ground process produces a much thinner blade with more flex.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Athur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A small corn razor and box showing manufacture detailsOn blade "Kutwell" On Box "Kutwell" /Hollow Ground/ Corn Razorworld war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, corn razor

This item is part of a collection of items owned by Athur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A wooden plaque in the shape of a shield bearing insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and the Tobuk colour patch. 3 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badges and metal badge engraved "AUSTRALIA"world war 11, tobruk, rats of tobruk, australian commonwealth military services

Original HMAS ARUNTA commissioned in 1942. Serving in New Guinea and Pacific. Part of the collection of "William Anthony THEODORE DSM", pm 2981. Refer CAT no. 7926P FOR Service details.Three Black Tally Bands from HMAS ARUNTA with gold writing on them. 1. Tally band has H.M.A.S. inscribed. 2. Tally band is tied in a bow to make a band and has H.M.A.S. inscribed. 3. Tally Band is tied with a bow to make a band and has H.M.A.S. ARUNTA inscribed.Two Tally Bands have just H.M.A.S. inscribed and the third Tally band has H.M.A.S. ARUNTA inscribed.tobruk, taaly bands, hmas arunta, william anthony theodore dsm

Part of the collection of William Anthony Theodore DSM PM 2981. Refer 7296P for service details.Triangular blue pennant with "Royal Australian Air Force" stuck on in light blue and on wide side, 3 silver airplanes within a gold leaf wreath. Above RAAF with gold wings on each side and a crown on top. Two straps on side,Royal Australian Air Force.tobruk, raaf, william anthony theodore dsm, banner

The HMAS Sydney in Korean waters launching Hawker Sea Fury fighters. The HMAS Sydney is flanked on either sides by her destroyer escorts HMAS Tobruk, and HMCS Sioux. A rescue helicopter is hovering above the Sydney.HMAS Sydney joined United Nations forces in Korean waters in October 1951. The Sydneys' role consisted predominantly of direct attacks on ground targets and assistance to ground operations. Sydney can be seen here launching Hawker Sea Fury fighters from the Nos. 805 and 808 Squadrons with Fairey Firefly on deck.Mounted print of H.M.A.S.Sydney in Korean watersRay Honisett H.M.A.S.Sydney in Korean waters.1951_52 1975 oil on canvas 121.9 x 182.9cm Australian War Memorial (28077) Telegraphist E.LOGAN R.A.N. R51533 1957/58korean war, h.m.a.s.. sydney, navy, lara r.s.l.

WW11 significance Black frame red background, mounted four service medals and a photo in his naval uniform BLACK FRAME WITH RED BACKGROUND, Long Service and Good Conduct medal, War Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. AND A PHOTO IN HIS NAVAL UNIFORM. Born in MALTA 24th.December 1923. Serviced in WW2 in MALTA as a soldier with the SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY UNIT from 1939-1945. Later Emmanuel served in TOBRUK & TRIPOLI with the ROYAL NAVY. world war two, world war 2, world war ii, wwii, ww2, royal navy, malta, searchlight battery

This is the original colour patch of 2/23 Rd Battalion based on the 23rd Battalion 1st AIF colour patch. After the siege of Tobruk, the patch was changed to a 'T' shape. See Catalogue No. 7835.3. Part of the Cooper Collection.1. - 4. Diamond shaped colour patch on grey cloth background. Colour patch consists of brown over red.cooper collection, colour patch, 2/23rd battalion.

Photograph of Ron Barassi at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi at the Shrine in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

Photograph of Ron Barassi at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi at the Shrine in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

Photograph of Ron Barassi at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi at the Shrine in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

Photos RAN.Black / white print of photos of Australian Destroyers post WWII. Above HMAS Tobruk from left: HMAS Vampire, HMAS Quiberon & HMAS Parramatta, all 3 are on white border. Print is No 15 in a series of 25. Print is mounted with white border, gold metal frame with masonite backing & wire hanging strap.Printed on white border at RHS of bottom corner: “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 75TH ANNIVERSARY”photograph, 75th, anniversary, ran

Photograph of Ron Barassi in the gardens near the Shrine in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi likely on St Kilda Road near the Shrine in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

CAPT GLADYS ELVA Mole VFX17199, Australian Army Nursing Service. Refer 1900.2 Photos, 1901.4 Medals & Service history. Served Palestine, Tobruk, Colombo, Queensland, Borneo & Singapore. See also Reg No 1497.9 for remainder of uniform.Red Nurses Cape worn by Nurses over their uniform. Cape belonged to CAPT GLADYS ELVA MOLE. Cape fits over shoulders & clips at top front with hook & eye fastener. Complete with Captain's pips on epaulettes with Australia badges & buttons.Embroidered inside back neck edge in orange thread: “MOLE” Label lower back edge: “V231 Made in AUSTRALIA 1943 Size W”uniforms - military, medicine - nursing, costume female, cape, nurse

Owner of badge VX21286 AASC Leonard Ellis Ravenscroft. 137 General Transport Company. Rat of Tobruk Syria returned to Australia 1942 as a Sergeant. Discharged 1944 to help prepare make Nauru and Ocean Is in Pacific ready for re-occupation.Key ring with badge attached Ringwood Returned Services Club

Photograph of Ron Barassi and another man at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi and another man at the Shrine in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

Photograph of Ron Barassi at the cannon outside Victoria Barracks in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo x 2 of Ron Barassi outside Victoria Barracks in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

From Mitcham RSLShort khaki blouse style jacket. Tab belt and metal buckle . Royal Engineers Material badge at top of sleeves. Rats of Tobruk- Lance Corporal chevron on sleeves. Internal label. Battle dress blouse 1940 pattern. Size No 13. Cohen and Co. Stamp 28 Oct 194-.Beige coloured lanyard on right shoulder.uniforms, army

This item is part of a collection of items owned by Athur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A souvenir banner representing the 2/23rd Battalion - Albury's Own. The banner incorporates the insignia of the Commonwealth of Australia Military Forces. It also includes the Unit colour patch which is a lozenge shape, divided into brown over red, with a grey trim. This patch was used from 1940 to 1942 when the patch representing service at Tobruk was introduced. world war 11, 2/23rd battalion, albury's own

Ron Peck machined the driving sprockets for Bren Gun Carriers which were sent to North Africa. The Rats of Tobruk, the Egypt and Rommell campaign used these munitions. He boarded at Orbost House while doing 12 hour day shifts.During WW11 munitions and defence equipment were manufactured by state government and private engineering firms, co-ordinated by the Commonwealth government. They worked together to meet Australia’s defence needs and create ‘mass production, on a nation-wide scale, of materials and articles of a higher degree of complexity and accuracy than had before been attempted in Australia. These sprockets were manufactured locally.Two metal sprockets for a Bren Gun carrier. One metal ring gear.munitions sprockets bren-gun-carrier peck-james-ronald orbost-motor-works

This cushion cover was owned by Arthur Lock, a soldier in the 2/23rd Battalion. After initial training in Albury, N.S.W. and Bonegilla, Victoria, they left for overseas service. Embarking in November 1940 on the transport Strathmore at Port Melbourne, the 2/23rd arrived in Egypt in mid-December. From Egypt they were deployed to Tobruk. The battalion helped defend Tobruk for eight months, manning a series of concrete pillboxes located in a semicircle around the town, called the Red Line. In October the majority of the 9th Division, except the 2/13th Infantry Battalion, was evacuated by sea. The 2/23rd left on 18 October and sailed to Alexandria. The division was transferred to Palestine and then Syria for rest and garrison duties.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Athur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A cushion cover embroidered with the insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 1941. Top 'Souvenir of Palestine" Centre Insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces, Bottom "1941"world war 11, rats of tobruk, palestine

Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans, a small cadre of experienced personnel drawn from Victorian Militia units were concentrated at Victoria Barracks prior to the battalion headquarters being relocated to Albury, New South Wales, where a large number of volunteers were completing their recruit training at the 4th Recruit Training Battalion. Upon the conclusion of this course, the recruits were posted to the 2/23rd and the battalion – over 900 strong– moved to Bonegilla, Victoria, just across the border, where more complex collective training was completed prior to departure overseas. A large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region and as a result, the 2/23rd became known as "Albury's Own"This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A plaque commemorating "Albury's Own" - the 2/23rd Battalion. It incorprates the Unit badge and a a list of battlefronts they served in as part of the 9th Brigade. The Latin in the centre of the badge translates as "I will either find a way or make one". In circular badge "ALBURY'S OWN/ 2/23 RD BN. AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM " On metal oblong "9th DIVISION /EL ALAMEIN -TOBRUK- LAE/ SATELEBERG - TARAKAN"world war 11, 2/23rd battailon, albury's own

military memorabilia from world War two. This brigade was initially stationed in the middle east, in particular in Syria Lebanon and eventually moved to North Africa where it took part in the battle of the Tobruk and subsequently in Italy where it took part in the battle of monte casinoone of the few remaining elements of this Brigades (in Australia.metal badge with green cypress tree being the symbol of the carpathian brigadecarpathian brigade, world war ii, military memorabilia