Letter and supporting articles written and collected by Alva Bennetts to Dept Veterans Affairs. Bennetts discussed the need for more government support for service women post WW2. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts", VFX 128835.1. Five page handwritten letter on white lined paper. Writing on one side of each page. 2. Magazine clipping with text in black type. 3. Newspaper clipping with text in black type. 1., 2. & 3. Secured together with a silver coloured metal pin.2. Handwritten in blue ink: 'March 85'. Some section of text underlined in blue ink. 3. Handwritten in blue ink: 'Mufti' '5/3/85'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, letter

The navigational computer was a circular slide rule used for calculating height and air speed corrections when flying an aircraft. The front cover lifts to reveal a further calculator used to solve vector triangles and plot course alterations. The device was intended to be strapped to a pilot's leg. The instrument was made by White and Gillespie (Melbourne) Pty Ltd c 1940 for the RAAF and used during WW2.Black metal box with silver metal flap top cover affixed with rotating circular rule . Two adjustable belts are affixed to the base of black box. A small spiral bound note book is contained beneath the flap top. RAAF Computer Navigational system MK. III. D. Serial No WG 2833navigation, raaf, computer, aircraft, ww2, 1940

Relates to "John James Meade", No.144860 RAAF. Enlisted 29/9/43, age 18. Discharged 20/2/46, Rank L.A.C. No. 2 Operational Training Unit.Two Australian Service medals. 1. Australian Service Medal with Australian Commonwealth symbol on one side and image of George VI on other side. Ribbon attached to Ribbon that is light blue, red, white and dark blue stripes and a large safety pin on top. 2. War Medal 1939-1945. Round silver metal with picture of Rampant Lion standing on a vanquished eagle. Other sign image of George 6th. A ribbon attached to top that is red, blue and white.1. The Australia Service Medal - one side with 1939-45. and George 6th on other side. 2. Image of lion and 1939-45 on one side and George 6th on other.war medal, australia service medal, john james meade, ww2

Peaked German hat worn by Army NCO's during WW2.Green felt peaked cap. Emblem of silver eagle carrying a Swaztika on front. White edging. Middle portion dark green felt, 6 cm wide with silver laurel leaf emblem surrounding a silver button with a red centre. Hard plastic peak. Black on both sides. Inside lining orange in colour with soft brown leather lining around middle. Chin strap broken - is leather with metal buckles.Size " 55" .german uniform, peaked hat, wehrmacht

A brown wooden award depicting a wooden lawn bowls ball with two white metal canes crossed behind it. The award is inscribed with the following individual silver plates: Frank Yates Trophy -- Charlestown -- 8/6/63 J. McDonald, C. Dodd, R. Bramble, S. Mascord -- 5/10/63 J. McDonald, C. Dodd, R. Bramble, S. Mascord -- Balmain -- 13/6/64 C. Harlinar, R. O'Connor, H. Hussey, F. Yeats -- A. Snowden, K. Barron, D.Evans, P. Gilbert 1964 -- Balmain B.B.C. 9/4/72 -- William St. Blind W.B.C. Balmain 10/2/74 -- Balmain BBC 8/4/78 -- B.S.W.B.C. Enfield 1979 -- William St. Blind W.B.C. Balmain 31/5/70 -- Balmain B.B.C. 14/2/71 -- Partially Blinded Solders Assoc. NSW Branch -- Blind Women William Street v Blind Men Balmain -- Balmain Blind Bowling Combination -- P.B.S.A. 4 Rinks 22/8/65 -- William St. Blind W.B.C. Belfield B.C. 23/6/68 -- B.B.B.C. 1975 -- Balmain B.C. 15/10/67 -- B.B.B.C. 4 Rinks 27/2/66 -- Blamin B.B.C. 2/3/69 -- Balmain Charlestown -- Balmain B.B.C. 12/10/69.Digital image of wooden shield with smaller silver plaques and wooden ball top crossed by mini white canesawards, royal blind society of new south wales

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.RAAF issue mending kit. Rectangular, khaki, cotton drill material which can be rolled & secured with 2 white cotton ties. Inside the roll is a long white pouch divided into 3 sections. At the opposite end to the ties is a khaki pouch with a piece of grey flannel attached. Contents include 2 needles, 1 thimble, 3 silver metal buttons, 2 brown bakelite buttons, 2 hanks of navy wool, 1 hank of khaki wool, 1 hank of black, cream & green thread.Handwritten in black ink on outside near ties: 410533 RAAF.sewing, kit, military, accessory

1. & 2. DPCU (Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform) Sewing kit plus an extra cover. Colours - light to dark green through to mid to dark brown. Cotton/Polyester fabric with metal press stud flap closer and black colour woven tape. Rectangular shape with two pockets - rolls up to store. 1. Contents of sewing kit, four reels of cotton/polyester thread, colours white, khaki, dark and lighter green, nine plastic buttons, four dark green, two light brown, three white. Two safety pins and one metal thimble. Eight silver metal sewing needles. 1. & 2. Manufacturers stamp inside top flap.Manufacturers information - black ink stamp. 1. "CLAYTONS/ NSW ^ 2007/ NSN 8315 66 134 9185/ Name/ Service No." 2. "SIRWAY 2011/ NSN 8315-66-184-9185/ NAME/ PM KEYS NO".accessory, army, sewing kit