The handbook was distributed to all ex-servicemen on return from WW2 in the Geelong area and was a guide to civil life.This booklet for returned service personnel from World War 2 living in the Geelong Region is og local district significance as a part of the history of Geelong.The Road Back -two of The Ex-Serviceman's Handbooks,1947/ 1950 Geelong Issued Free.One is Light green in colour with black writingThe Road Back The Ex-Serviceman's Handbook Geelong.the road back, the ex-serviceman's handbook, world war 2, ww2, australian aif, australian serviceman, australian servicewoman, rss&aila, army, navy, air force, returned sailor's, soldier's and airmen's imperial league of australia, rsl

R.A.A.F. 1945 Interim Certificate of Service issued to F/O. R.J. Branch 419022 on termination of 3 tears 5 months service, signed by Commanding Officer No.1 Personnel Depot R.A.A.F. dated 06/12/1945.Issued to R.J. Branch on demobilization from R.A.A.F 06/12/1945Interim Certificate of Service - F/O R.J. Branch 419022 dated 6 Dec 45Royal Australian Air Force - Interim Certificate of Service - R.A.A.F. form number P/P.159 (Sept. 1945)

A brief history of the effort made to return Air Force Personnel to their home lands.WW2 article voyage home of service personnel.Pamphlet - Homeward Bound - Souvenir of the voyage of H.M.T. 'Andes' Oct 45 Cover has green printing of title, ship, U.K. image and a dotted line showing journey to Australia - New Zealand.In the middle of the Booklet is an autographs section. Autographs are from fellow ship board travelers.

For historical information refer to notes attached to Cat No 2755.4 See attached sheets for the remainder of pages.Black plastic folder, ring binding with 20 clear plastic sleeves. .1) Photocopy of cover for personnel documents for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN, MC, NX12229, N60005, Captain 2nd Garrison Battalion. A4 page size. .2) Photocopy of WWII attestation form dated 2.5.1940 for NX12229, Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. .3) Photocopy of Medical Exam Section. .4) Photocopy of Medical Exam Section with black & white ID photo. .5) Enlarged photocopy of ID photos of Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. .6) Photocopy of Mobilization attestation form dated 6.10.39 for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. .7) Photocopy of Termination of Officer's Appointment dated 2.4.1946 for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN, OBE, NX12229. .8) Photocopy of Officers Record of Service for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Address at time was Wali, New Guinea .9) Photocopy of Officers Record of Suc for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC ED NX12229. Address at time was Wali, New Guinea. First entry: 16.6.1914. Last entry: 1.11.1945. .10) Photocopy of Officers Record of Service, dated 29.8.1950. For NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN MC OBE ED. Last address Watsons Bay NSW. .11) Photocopy of Determination of Demobilization Priority for NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Dated 5.10.1945. .12) Photocopy of sheet showing service early WWII for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. .13) Photocopy of sheet showing early WWII service of N60005, Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. .14) Photocopy of Officer's Record of Service sheet for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC NX12229. First entry: 17/2/1943. Last entry: 24.8.1944. .15) Photocopy of Record of Service sheet. First entry: 28.9.1944. Last entry: 25.5.1945. .16) Photocopy of Officer's Record of Service for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC NX12229. First entry: 1.6.1945. Last entry: 14.3.1946. .17) Photocopy of Record of Service sheet. Mentions MID in SWPA & rank changes. First entry: 21.3.1946. Last entry: 30.9.1950. .18) Photocopy of Officer's Record of Service sheet for NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN 2nd Garrison Battalion. First entry: 6.9.1944. Last entry: 7.5.1946 .19) Photocopy of Recommendation for an OBE for NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN MC Major. Tobruk period April / October 1941. .20) Photocopy of a sheet showing medals & awards for N60005 NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC ED MID. .21) Photocopy of a letter to Deputy Commissioner - Repatriation on AIF letterhead. Re: Captain ALLAN H T 17 Battalion. .22) Photocopy of an AIF letterhead Canberra dated 1.5.1950. To Secretary HQ Repat Commission. Re: Capt ALLAN H T 17 Battalion. .23) Photocopy of a sheet showing telephone note re awards, dated 2.7.1955. Re: ALLAN H T. Address Mullaway, Woolgoolga, NSW. .24) Photocopy of ranks & dates for ALLAN H T NX12229. DOB 5.1.1895. Served in 14-18 Yes. First entry: 16.6.1914. Last entry: 29.1.1944. .25) Photocopy of ranks & dates for above. First entry: 13.2.1942. Last entry: 1.4.1945. .26) Photocopy of ranks & dates for ALLAN H T NX12229. DOB 5.1.1895. OBE MC. First entry: 23.7.1945. Last entry: 15.8.1951. .27) Photocopy of a note showing Colonel H T ALLAN, address Mullaway, Woolgoolga, NSW. Written on a note pad with British Aluminium stamped on it. .28) Typed sheet showing a brief (biography) story of the life of Herbert Trangmar ALLAN (Blue). .29) Colour top view photo on A4 paper showing a huge pair of Japanese binoculars mounted on a tripod. .30) Colour R side view photo on A4 paper of Japanese binoculars. .31) Colour rear view photo of huge Japanese binoculars. .32) Colour front view photo on A4 paper of huge Japanese binoculars mounted on a tripod. .33) Colour L side view photo of huge Japanese binoculars. .34) Colour photo of tripod with timber legs & brace to suit binoculars above. .35) Black & white photo of a manufacturers plate featuring Japanese writing & numbers. .36) Colour photo on A4 paper showing manufacturers plate on rear of support brace on the tripod head. .37) Copy of WM Collection photo number 058101 showing an Australian soldier looking into the binoculars, Finschafen New Guinea .38) Menu card. TobrukDay Dinner 2/17th Sgts Mess. Dated Wed 19.11.1941. .39) Christmas card with red ribbon in its fold. Shows a signpost Syria - Australia - & a Rising Sun, a kangaroo with smoke & fire, a laughing kookaburra on a sign post. Stamp. HQ 20 Aust Inf Bde AIF. .38) On rear: Two autographs. .39) Inside: “Best wishes for year 1942-1943 from Brig W (T) V Windeyer and staff”recorrds, certificcats, folders

RAAF pamphlet No 25 issued by the Rehabilitation Section of the RAAF to provide advice to personnel discharged during WWII. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Brown, card cover. 16 cut edged pages with black print on all. Pages stapled to the cover. Title on cover.rehabilitation, raaf

Photograph depicts the type of Lancaster bomber flown by F. G. Davey. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record. Photo - Black & white, depicting a Lancaster heavy bomber being loaded with bombs. Ten personnel engaged in various tasks.On back handwritten in pencil: "Lancaster with bombs. Crosses denote number of missions". On back stamped in blue ink: "Supplied by Central Press Photos Ltd. Incorporating Central News Illustrations Service. 119 Fleet Street London E.C.4"lancasters, raaf

The document details drills to be undertaken by designated personnel prior to flights in Lancaster Mk 1 & 111 aeroplanes. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410533 RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Nine sheets of yellowed paper printed on one side only in black type, the sheets are secured by a staple in the top left hand corner.drills, lancaster mk 1 & 111

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Combination Leave Pass from 29.7.1945 - 6.9.1945 & First Class Railway Ticket available until 6.9.1945, for a trip from Melbourne to Bendigo, issued to Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Cream paper, black / orange print with space for personal details to be inserted on front. Instructions for use in black type on back.Stamped in blue on front: DISEM LEAVE NO 1 PERSONNEL DEPT RAAF RANSFORD VIC Handwritten in pencil: Details of leave & Railway Ticketleave pass, railway ticket, military

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Black / white group photo of 18 male RAAF personnel in uniform. Group is arranged in 3 rows each of 6 men. Each person in the photo is named. Group name appears at the bottom of the photo. On front: 3 men marked with an X Names handwritten in white on each person: Group: No 68 Course Pilots Back L - R: Startin, Chamnes, Price, Rodgers, Hawson, Davey Middle L - R: Woodhams, Cornish, Wilson, Clark, Carter, Carbuff Front L - R: Chadwick, Smith, Edgar, Campbell, Hall, Gray Stamped on back: Crown copyright reserved. Handwritten in black ink: B Talbut 12 Salcey Street, Far Cotton Handwritten in blue ink: 17 O.T.U. Silverstone Northants England Oct / Nov 1943 In pencil: ? Indecipherablephotography, pilots, training

The item may have a part missing at the bottom, it’s use is unknown at present. Item relates to "Alan Walter Mason" VX 140967. Refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details.Card, brown water proof with section for personnel details and a numbering system from 1- 40 with an area to be signed by an authorising Officer. Black printed with hand written in black.2/10 Aust Port OP Coy AATnC VX 140967 "Pte Mason A.W".authorisation, military, alan walter mason

Menu in the collection of "Frederick Campbell MOLLER" No 2233 AIF. Photo of Reunion refer Reg No 3970. Refer Reg No 1661.3 for his service details.Reunion Dinner folding menu card. Front has colour painting of a couple with an instrument & wine, a table in the background. Picture of a wine cask in bottom LH corner. Inside shows the menu typed and pasted in.Below picture on front: “Reunion Dinner 103RD HOW BATTERY 22nd Sept 1951” “Inside are 18 signatures of personnel attending”card, reunion, 103rd, frederick campbell moller

RAAF Interim Statement of Service for F.G.Davey issued to him on demobilisation. Part of the collection re Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record.Document Pro Forma in black type on cream coloured paper, details both in typed and hand written in black.Stamped in purple ink, “ Ration of Tobacco issued on ........”, Hand written and typed details, “410533 F/O Davey, 3 years and 8 months. G.D 28/9/45 on demobilization, 28/9/45”demobilization, statement of service

The letter is from Alf Ferris to his family at home from France on 10th July 1918. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service detailsHand written letter on faintly ruled lined paper in pencil, written on both sides.letters, personnel, military

Letter is from Alf Ferris to his family at home, written from Le Harve France on 22.12.1918. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service detailsHand written letter in pencil on Salvation Army letter head, second page is on plain paper, written from France.letters, salvation army, personnel, military

Black & white photo in brown wooden frame with gold inner edge & glass front, white backing with wire hanging strap. Photo of 300th Co Army Service Corps (late 9th Australian Company). All personnel in full uniform with vehicles in background, Australian flag in centre.Bottom of photo: “300th Army Service Corps (late 9th Australian ASC). DSCM Mobilized for European War. June 1915”photography-photographs, frame accessories, 300th, passchendaele barracks trust

In the photo Frederick is in the back row, 5th from the right. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Black / white framed photo of a group of WWII RAAF personnel in uniform. Group is assembled in rows in front of a corrugated iron building. Frame has a metal stand. Photo is covered with clear plastic.Hand printed in white bottom left: SMITH STUDIO, BENALLAphotography, raaf,

Item was in the collection relating to William Leslie Tibbett VX28381, Refer 491.3P for his service history. Photograph of a flag covered in names of 2/21st Battalion, BDE, 8th Division AIF at Bonegilla December 1942, Mounted on card.photography-photographs, personnel, flags

Orders for Peter James Dodd No 217842. Refer 2436.2P for his service history.Movement Orders from Vietnam March 1972. 2 x white sheets with orders in purple print. Stapled to them is a folded yellow sheet with names, rank & numbers of 5 personnel. x 3 pages.documents, movement orders, military

The photos relate to Brian Patten RAAF Vietnam. Refer Cat No 670 for service details.Set of three individually framed photos. .1) B&W copy of No 2 Sqn RAAF with Canberra bomber behind. Black plastic frame. .2) B&W copy of personnel at Phan Rang, Ninh Thuan province, South Vietnam 1971. Assembled airmen with Canberra bomber and two more aircraft behind. Black plastic frame .3) Colour copy of Brian Patten No2 Sqn with Vietnamese children at Orphans Day Picnic, Back Beach, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Black plastic frame.no 2 sqd, raaf vietnam, canberra bomber

Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN. Refer 2134 for service history also 2137, 2147..1) Certificate of service re A.G Holley 13556 RAN. Water proof parchment paper 4 pages, yellowed, black and blue writing in ink, details his history, ships sailed on, awards, personnel etc. .2) RAN Trade Certificate re A.G Holley, Able Seaman, Seaman Torpedoman, parchment paper, yellowed, typed, pen and ink, details his proficiency. .3) RAN Certificate for Educational test Part One. Parchment paper, yellow certifying that A.G Holley 13556 has passed Educational test Part One dated 3.12.1923. .2) & .3) are attached inside .1) via a metal clip. documents, service, ran

Items belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147..1) "Thirty Niners Association Journal" cardboard covers, centre has circular laurel arrangement, crown at top, in centre 1939, boomerang with Thirty Niners, under Assoc, colours are white, light and dark blue. .2) Newspaper cutting re "Trafalgar Day Preparations" parade of Naval personnel, inspection by Rear Admiral R.C Dalgliesh.newspapers, journals, history

William John Gundry No 3525 enlisted in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt AIF on 9.7.1915 age 18 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 57th Batt 15.3.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, attends Aust Corps School 27.7.1918 to 23.8.1918, embark for Australia 13.4.1919, discharged from the Army 25.11.1919 classed medically unfit with “Chorea” (A neurological disorder.)Laminated discharge certificate for William John GUNDRY with details of name, number, enlistment, time served, personnel details.documents-certificates, military history-service records

The Claymore mine is a directional mine with 700 small ball bearings. This small section was brought home from Vietnam by George Cameron Wood No 3798253. Refer Cat no 1872 for his service history.Corner section fragment from an M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine. Hard green plastic front, rear has a large number of approx. 3mm diameter ball bearings set in black epoxy resin.arms-ammunition, claymore

David Thomas Andrew No 400247 enlisted in the RAAF on 21.7.40. During a bombing run by No 11 Sqd on Meiktila in central Burma on 5.4.43 two of the Sqd's Blenheim Bombers collided and subsequently crashed. Warrant Officer Andrew was killed. Out of the two crews totaling six personnel four were killed and two were taken POW. Refer 2084, 2088.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re D Andrew. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal."400247 D.T.Andrew"medals, military, history

Set of Books commonly called 'As You Were' from WW1 and WW2. Green cloth. .1) Australia in Palestine (WWI) Book, hard cover, cardboard in centre of cover is silhouette of a Light Horseman & horse. Print is black ink, 153 pages. Illustrated with photos, drawings & maps. .2) These Eagles. Story of the RAAF at War. Book, green hard buckram cover, 200 pages. Front cover has black print with outline drawing of an eagle. Illustrated with photos, drawings. .3) RAAF Log - The RAAF at War. Book, green buckram hard cover. Front has profile of a pilot, black print, 200 pages, illustrated with photos, maps. paintings & drawings. .4) RAAF SAAG - The RAAF at War. Front cover has drawing of 2 Fighter Pilots in black ink, black print. 200 pages, illustrated with photos, drawings & paintings. Book, green buckram hard cover. Front cover has drawing of 2 Fighter pilots, black print, 200 pages, photos, drawings & paintings. .5) Victory Roll - The RAAF at War. Book, green buckram, black print, 200 pages, photos, drawings & charts. .6) HMAS Green buckram hard cloth cover, cloth cover with black text. 200 pages, black & white print, black text on white paper. .7) HMAS Mk II. Book, green buckram hard cover, black & white text on white paper. 200 pages, illustrated colour prints. .8) HMAS Mk III Book , green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper. 200 pages, illustrated colour prints. .9) HMAS Mk IV Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper. Illustrated colour prints. .10) Active Service with Australia in the Middle East. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 129 pages. .11) Soldering on the Australian Army at Home & Overseas. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 200 pages. Rising Sun badge at bottom right hand corner. Illustrated with black & white photos, paintings, maps & drawings. .12) Khaki & Green with the Australian Army at Home & Overseas. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 204 pages. Front cover has a layout of words khaki & green, 2nd tone in light yellow. Illustrated with black & white photos, paintings, & drawings. .13) Jungle Warfare with the Australian Army in the South West Pacific. Book, brown buckram hard cover, light brown ink. Image at bottom of Australian soldier in jungle, 208 pages. Illustrated with photos, paintings, maps & drawings. .14) Stand Easy. After the Defeat of Japan, 1945. Book, light green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 208 pages. Image of soldier, both arms outstretched, smiling. Illustrated with photos, maps, paintings, & drawings. .15 On Guard with the Volunteer Defence Corps. Book, green & black buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 172 pages. Illustrated with colour prints, & black & white photos. .16) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1946. Book, green buckram hard cover, tan & black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .17) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1947. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .18) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1948. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .19) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1949. Book, green buckram hard cover, green text on white paper, red & green diagram, 194 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .20) Signals. Story of the Australian Corps of Signals. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 196 pages. In the corner of the front cover is the badge with motif of the Australian Corps of Signals. Illustrated with photos & drawings..1) 4214 TPR J E Neilson Year 1919 F E Addlem 1962 .books-military, museums, history

Small booklet produced by the Australian Branch of the Red Cross Society, Headquarters and Central Depot, with guidelines for making donations of goods such as clothing, linen, blankets, bandages, books and food items to the Australian War effort and instructions for knitting woollen items of clothing intended for defence personnel on active service. The booklet is not dated however it is from the WW1 era and has twenty pages.The booklet front page has the following text: "RED CROSS SOCIETY", "AUSTRALIAN BRANCH", "Headquarters and Central Depot" and a note printed in red "When forwarding parcels, send by post complete duplicate list with number of each article to Officer-in-Charge." The Red Cross symbol is featured in the form of a red +.

Small booklet produced by the Australian Comforts Fund, Victorian Division, with instructions for knitting twelve different woollen items of clothing intended for defence personnel on active service. The booklet is dated July, 1941 and has twenty pages.The booklet front page has the following text: "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND", "Victorian Division", "Guide to Knitting" and a list of the twelve items that are included. The "A.C.F." symbol is featured in a red, six pointed star.