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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KING GEORGE SAFE RETURN HOME LETTER
... AUSTRALIA Military KING GEORGE SAFE RETURN HOME LETTER, undated ...KING GEORGE SAFE RETURN HOME LETTER, undated signed George R.J. Issued with Buckingham Palace crest.Black printing with a rubber stamped signature .australia, military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of Terence John Howe, 1968
... - Veterans - Australia Military weapons Contains a photocopy ...Contains a photocopy of a certificate that a weapon, Chicom 7.62mm AK47 has been rendered innocuousvietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia, military weapons -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Patrick Lindsay, The spirit of the digger: Then and now, 2003
... australia - military history... into their lives, there thoughts and spirit australia - military history ...A summary of the experiences of Australian soldiers in conflicts from Gallipoli to todayBibliography, index, notes, ill (b/w). maps, p.463non-fictionA summary of the experiences of Australian soldiers in conflicts from Gallipoli to todayaustralia - military history, australia - social interaction -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Random House, Cosgrove: Portrait of a leader, 2006
... australia - military life...-and-the-dandenong-ranges cosgrove peter - biography australia - military ...A biography of Peter CosgroveIndex, Bibliography, ill B/w, col plates) p.252.non-fictionA biography of Peter Cosgrovecosgrove peter - biography, australia - military life -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Jane Ross, The myth of the digger: The Australian soldier in two world wars
... australia - military culture...-and-the-dandenong-ranges australian army - history australia - military ...The Australian digger represents all the virtues Australians hold dear - mateship, equality, bravery and irreverence. But before 1914 Australia had no military tradition. Jane Ross has analysed the nature and origins of the myth of the digger.Index, Notes, Bibliography, ill (b/w)non-fictionThe Australian digger represents all the virtues Australians hold dear - mateship, equality, bravery and irreverence. But before 1914 Australia had no military tradition. Jane Ross has analysed the nature and origins of the myth of the digger.australian army - history, australia - military culture -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ken Fin, Prisoners of war: From Gallipoli to Korea
... australia - military history...-and-the-dandenong-ranges australia - military history australia - prisoners ...In 'Prisoners of War' dozens of interviews with former POWs are used to show the strength and courage of Australians taken prisoner in World War I, World War II and the Korean War. This book was written for those who know little of the experiences of these men and women; their courage, endurance and pain.Index, ill (B/W plates), p.726.non-fictionIn 'Prisoners of War' dozens of interviews with former POWs are used to show the strength and courage of Australians taken prisoner in World War I, World War II and the Korean War. This book was written for those who know little of the experiences of these men and women; their courage, endurance and pain.australia - military history, australia - prisoners of war -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, CJ Dennis, Digger Smith, 1968
... australia - military - history - poetry...-and-the-dandenong-ranges australia - military - history - poetry australia ...One of C. J. Dennis's most poignant books of verse, Digger Smith recalls a singing soldier from The Moods of Ginger Mick, who returns from Gallipoli to become the country neighbour of Doreen and the Bloke (The Sentimental Bloke). In true Dennis style it is told with wisdom, humour and pathos.ill, p.113.One of C. J. Dennis's most poignant books of verse, Digger Smith recalls a singing soldier from The Moods of Ginger Mick, who returns from Gallipoli to become the country neighbour of Doreen and the Bloke (The Sentimental Bloke). In true Dennis style it is told with wisdom, humour and pathos. australia - military - history - poetry, australia - poetry -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Landsdowne, Diggers : Australian army, navy and air force in eleven wars, from 1860 to 5 June 1944, 1994
... Australia - Military history - 1860-1944...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Australia - Military history - 1860-1944 World War ...An official history of Australian military involvement from 1860 to 1944Notes, ill, p.271.non-fictionAn official history of Australian military involvement from 1860 to 1944australia - military history - 1860-1944, world war one - australia - involvement -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, George Odgers, The Royal Australian Air Force: An illustrated history, 1984
... Australia - Military participation...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Royal Australian Air Force - History Australia ...The official history of the RAAF in various conflicts and in peacetime from 1922 to the present.Index, ill, p,236.non-fictionThe official history of the RAAF in various conflicts and in peacetime from 1922 to the present.royal australian air force - history, australia - military participation -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hamlyn, Anzac and Empire : the tragedy and glory of Gallipoli, 1990
... Australia - Military relations - Great Britain... Australia - Military relations - Great Britain The book investigates ...The book investigates aspects not often covered fully in works on Gallipoli, including treatment of the sick and wounded, the plight of prisoners of war, and the place occupied by Australian issues in the wartime port-mortem on the campaign, the Dardanelles Commission of 1916-17. It also deals with origin of Anzac Day and the place of Gallipoli in the Australian ethos.Index, bib, notes, ill, maps, p.318.non-fictionThe book investigates aspects not often covered fully in works on Gallipoli, including treatment of the sick and wounded, the plight of prisoners of war, and the place occupied by Australian issues in the wartime port-mortem on the campaign, the Dardanelles Commission of 1916-17. It also deals with origin of Anzac Day and the place of Gallipoli in the Australian ethos.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli, australia - military relations - great britain -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Alick Jackomos et al, Forgotten heroes : Aborigines at war from the Somme to Vietnam, 1993
... Australia - Aboriginals - Personal histories - Military...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Australia - Military forces - Aboriginal members ...The involvement of Victorian and New South Wales Aboriginal people in war; World War One; World War Two; Korea; Vietnam; James Lovett; Hannah Lovett; Reg Rawlings; Henry Thorpe; John Firebrace; Dan Cooper; Jackson Stewart; Reg Saunders; Harry Saunders; George Birkett; Bill Egan; Jack Kennedy; Linda (Lester) Nihill; Marge Tucker; Alice Lovett; Connie Alberts; Stewart Murray; Norman Herbert Franklin; Bill Edwards; Lester Marks Harradine; Clarke family; Merv Bundle; Leo Maxwell Muir; Glen James; Graham Atkinson; Pat Owen; Cummeragunga; Lake Tyers; Framlingham; list of Aboriginal servicemen and women; different treatment of Aboriginal people during the war and after; introduction by Terry Garwood annotated separately.Ill, p.88.The involvement of Victorian and New South Wales Aboriginal people in war; World War One; World War Two; Korea; Vietnam; James Lovett; Hannah Lovett; Reg Rawlings; Henry Thorpe; John Firebrace; Dan Cooper; Jackson Stewart; Reg Saunders; Harry Saunders; George Birkett; Bill Egan; Jack Kennedy; Linda (Lester) Nihill; Marge Tucker; Alice Lovett; Connie Alberts; Stewart Murray; Norman Herbert Franklin; Bill Edwards; Lester Marks Harradine; Clarke family; Merv Bundle; Leo Maxwell Muir; Glen James; Graham Atkinson; Pat Owen; Cummeragunga; Lake Tyers; Framlingham; list of Aboriginal servicemen and women; different treatment of Aboriginal people during the war and after; introduction by Terry Garwood annotated separately.australia - military forces - aboriginal members, australia - aboriginals - personal histories - military -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Child & Associates, Army Australia : an illustrated history, 1988
... Australia - Military participation - History...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Australia - Army - History Australia - Military ...Australia's proud military history is presented in one illustrated volumeIndex, ill, maps, p.280.non-fictionAustralia's proud military history is presented in one illustrated volumeaustralia - army - history, australia - military participation - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Resource : stories of Australian innovation in wartime, 2016
... Military history - Australia...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Technical innovations - Australia Military history ...This book explores examples of Australian wartime innovation, some of which occurred in Australia - in laboratories, offices and homes - and some on the battlefields where Australians have fought.Index, bib, ill, p.51.non-fictionThis book explores examples of Australian wartime innovation, some of which occurred in Australia - in laboratories, offices and homes - and some on the battlefields where Australians have fought.technical innovations - australia, military history - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Big Sky Publishing, The Art of Sacrifice, 2021
... australia - military - personal narratives...-and-the-dandenong-ranges australia - military - personal narratives Soldiers ...Haunting and poignant, this collection of portraits from renowned Melbourne artist, George Petrou portrays a spirit like no other — the Anzac spirit. Australians from all walks of life have served our great nation with gallantry and sacrifice — ordinary people who displayed mateship, resilience and devotion to duty. The Art of Sacrifice captures the spirit of service in a fitting tribute to all Anzacs of every generation. Using images of the past and the stories of today, the artist travels Australia and overseas to connect the past and the present in a unique, powerful and evocative collection of outstanding portraits. The Art of Sacrifice is a stunning contribution to the understanding and commemoration of all those who have served our great country.Bib, ill, p.429.Haunting and poignant, this collection of portraits from renowned Melbourne artist, George Petrou portrays a spirit like no other — the Anzac spirit. Australians from all walks of life have served our great nation with gallantry and sacrifice — ordinary people who displayed mateship, resilience and devotion to duty. The Art of Sacrifice captures the spirit of service in a fitting tribute to all Anzacs of every generation. Using images of the past and the stories of today, the artist travels Australia and overseas to connect the past and the present in a unique, powerful and evocative collection of outstanding portraits. The Art of Sacrifice is a stunning contribution to the understanding and commemoration of all those who have served our great country.australia - military - personal narratives, soldiers - australia - pictorial works -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, DB Bergman, Victoria, ????
... australia - military - personal narratives...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Victoria Cross australia - military - personal ...A listing and description of Victorian Victoria Cross recipientsIll, maps, p.76.A listing and description of Victorian Victoria Cross recipientsvictoria cross, australia - military - personal narratives -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Pfennigwerth, Ian, Tiger territory: the untold story of the Royal Australian Navy in Southeast Asia from 1948 - 1971
... Australia - Military relations - Southeast Asia... Australian Navy - History - 20th century Australia - Military ...Between 1948, when Australia assumed strategic responsibility for British Commonwealth sea lines of communication to and from Southeast Asia and 1971, when the Five Power Defence Arrangements came into effect, ships and men of the Royal Australian Navy served with almost unnoticed distinction in defending the newly emerging nations of Malaya, Malaysia and Singapore.Between 1948, when Australia assumed strategic responsibility for British Commonwealth sea lines of communication to and from Southeast Asia and 1971, when the Five Power Defence Arrangements came into effect, ships and men of the Royal Australian Navy served with almost unnoticed distinction in defending the newly emerging nations of Malaya, Malaysia and Singapore.australia. royal australian navy - history - 20th century, australia - military relations - southeast asia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Creyke, Robin & Sutherland, Peter, Veterans' Entitlements Law
... Military pensions - Australia... laws etc - Australia Military pensions - Australia For over ...For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.veterans - legal status, laws etc - australia, military pensions - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Masters, Chris, Uncommon Soldier: Brave, compassionate and tough, the making of Australia's modern diggers
... Australia - Military Life... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Australia - Military ...Brave, compassionate and tough, the making of Australia's modern diggers.Brave, compassionate and tough, the making of Australia's modern diggers.australia - military life, australia. australian army - history, digger -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Stephens, Alan, Dien Bien Phu and the defence of Australia
... Australia - Military policy... of Vietnam 1954 Australia - Strategic aspects Australia - Military ...Dr. Alan Stephens is a visiting fellow at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University.Dr. Alan Stephens is a visiting fellow at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University.dien bien phu, battle of, vietnam, 1954, australia - strategic aspects, australia - military policy -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badges - Australia x 5
... australia military badges... high-country badge australian army australia military badges ...Three metal "Australia" badges with metal pins at side.Australiabadge, australian army, australia military badges, australian shoulder badges -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Tube of Apricot Jam, UNEX International (Australia), Possibly 2002
... . jam ration australia military food Apricot Jam / UNEX ...This jam tube is part of an Australian ration pack, possibly from 2002. Ration packs are provided to soldiers and contain daily necessities such as food, matches and tobacco. These items were found together in a showcase at Dandenong RSL, suggesting that they came from a single ration pack.Ration packs are significant as they represent the daily life of military personnel.Dark green metal tube of apricot jam. Part of an Australian ration pack. Tube has a black plastic lid. Apricot Jam / UNEX International (Australia) / VIc. Australia E 2002jam, ration, australia, military, food -
Unions Ballarat
Instructions for American servicemen in Australia 1942 (Don Woodward Collection), 1942
... council social customs Culture - Australia Military - USA war ...Dated. Cultural guide to Australia for US servicemen who were based in Australia during WWII. Includes descriptions of slang, money, places, Commonwealth, food, economy, etc.Australian culture as perceived by outsiders.Book; 54 pages. Cover: blue background; black lettering; title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, social customs, culture - australia, military - usa, war - world war ii, australia - language - vernacular -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, RD Williams, Medals to Australia With Valuations, 1981
... military decorations - australia... medals - australia military decorations - australia australian ...56 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. medals - australia, military decorations - australia, australian commemorative medals -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Guide to Australian War Memorial, 1945
... Australia - Military museums... - War memorials Australia - Military museums A guide ...A guide to the Australian war memorial in CanberraIll, plans, p.114.A guide to the Australian war memorial in Canberraaustralia - war memorials, australia - military museums -
Camberwell Historical Society
Poster (Item), Australian National Song
... . (2015) Personal communication. Australia Military National ...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 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Maestro John Monash - Australia's Greatest Citizen General, Tim Fischer, November 2014
... Australia Military History... Australian military officer. SIr John Monash Australia Military ...Who was the most innovative general of WW1? In this publication, Tim Fischer declares this to be John Monash, a man who according to Fischer, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, was never given his proper due. It provides a synopsis of Sir John Monash's life and achievements. The book also included an argument to posthumously promote Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal. The author, Timothy Andrew Fischer AC was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999. He was Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 1999. Fischer was born in Lockhart, New South Wales. He served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Tim Fischer was born on 3 May 1946 in Lockhart, NSW and died in Albury on 22 August 2019.A paperback volume of 268 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of photos, illustrations and maps. The covers feature photos of John Monash.Who was the most innovative general of WW1? In this publication, Tim Fischer declares this to be John Monash, a man who according to Fischer, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, was never given his proper due. It provides a synopsis of Sir John Monash's life and achievements. The book also included an argument to posthumously promote Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal. The author, Timothy Andrew Fischer AC was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999. He was Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 1999. Fischer was born in Lockhart, New South Wales. He served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Tim Fischer was born on 3 May 1946 in Lockhart, NSW and died in Albury on 22 August 2019.sir john monash, australia military history, world war 1 campaigns, tim fischer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - DEEDS OF THE 2ND A.I.F
... AUSTRALIA Military 2nd aif Forty-three-page WW11 booklet ...Forty-three-page WW11 booklet titled 'Deeds of the 2nd AIF' issued to raise funds for the Australian Comfort Fund [ACF]. Price 6d. Various middle east war time conflicts outlined.australia, military, 2nd aif -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Badges and button
... australia military badges...australian buttons australian army australia military ...Large plastic silver button. Plastic silver seven point star shaped badge with crown on top. Plastic silver RAASC badge.Button has RAASC, ER on front. Stokes Melb on back Star has Royal Australian Army Services Corps, ER, Honu Soit Qui Mal Y Pense on front. S. Wann & Hudson on back. RAASC has nil. australian buttons, australian army, australia military badges, buttons, army corps, royal army corps, australian royal army corps -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Badge - Returned Service
... australia military badges...australian army australia military badges returned service ...Dark brown metal badge with boomerang at bottom, anchor above, rising sun in middle and crown at the top.Front: Returned from active service Back: 22770. G & E Rodd 1940. Issued by the C'Wealth Govt. australian army, australia military badges, returned service badges -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Badge - Army
... australia military badges...australian army australia military badges Army on front ...Small gold badge with blue enamel with Army written in gold at top & a scotch thistle in the middle.Army on front. Millers Sydney on back. australian army, australia military badges