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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Battles or World War 2
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Commando White Diamond: Unt History of the 2/8th Australian Commando Squadron, 1996
The detailed history of the No.8 Independent Commando Company during World War II. Plastic protective cover over the book. The 2/8th Independent Company was formed at Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria, in July 1942 and travelled to Yandina, in Queensland, in September. While the other seven independent companies saw action in the islands off Australian and in New Guinea, the 2/8th spent most of the next two years based at Adelaide River, in the Northern Territory. While it was in the Territory, the independent companies underwent a series of reorganisations and the name of the 2/8th was changed from the 2/8th Independent Company to the 2/8th Cavalry (Commando) Squadron. This name was later simplified to just commando squadron. In July 1944, after years of waiting, the squadron left the Territory and sailed from Townsville to Lae, via Milne Bay. While at Lae, the squadron received an intake of 70 men from the 2/8th from the 2/3rd, 2/5th and 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Squadrons, many of whom were veterans of the earlier New Guinea campaigns. Their experience was no doubt a useful reserve that would have been called upon during the 2/8th’s subsequent campaign in Bougainville. Others though, were able to implement some of their commando training when a small group from the 2/8th they made a secret landing on New Britain. Towards the end of the 1944 the 5th Division was preparing to make a landing at Jacquinot Bay in New Britain. Part of these preparations included landing a small group of officers from the division at Jacquinot Bay to make a secret reconnaissance of the potential landing site. As Jacquinot Bay was still in Japanese controlled territory, ‘C’ Troop from the 2/8th provided the protection for the reconnaissance party by establishing a position on the beach and by patrolling the surrounding country. Everything went well and the 5th Division later landed at Jacquinot Bay in November. The squadron too was on the move, and in October it sailed to Torokina, the main Australian base on Bougainville, where it joined the II Australian Corps. The campaign on Bougainville was dived into three areas, the Central, Northern and Southern Sectors. The 2/8th served in the latter two areas. The 2/8th made the first move of the Australian campaign in the Northern Sector, by patrolling from Torokina to Kuraio Mission and Amun once a week. The squadron did this from the second week of November unit the second week of December. The 2/8th was then transferred to the Southern Sector. The main battle for Bougainville was fought in the Southern Sector, as the 3rd Division advanced towards Buin – the main Japanese base on the island. As the division’s infantry brigades advanced along the coast, the 2/8th’s task was to protect their flank by conducting forward reconnaissance patrols, harassing the Japanese with raids and ambushes and conducting a form of guerrilla warfare. The squadron had a long campaign. For nine months, from the end of December until August 1945, the troopers were in action the whole time. After securing the Jaba River, they moved inland, first to Sovele Mission, then the villages of Opai, Nihero and Morokaimoro. They had reached Kilipaijino by the end of the war. Each village taken became a patrol base. Patrols were usually limited to two sections, although up to six sections could be operating at a time. Patrols generally lasted four to six days, but nine-day patrols were not unknown. The squadron collected and collated track information, terrain reports and located the enemy. Once patrols had gathered information, they were free to make a ‘strike’ against the Japanese by setting an ambush or taking a prisoner. These raids were very effective, as they forced the Japanese to deploy troops to their rear areas, removing men from the front created by the infantry. Following Japan’s surrender and the end of the war, the ranks of the squadron thinned quickly as men were discharged or were transferred to other units. For those who were left, the squadron returned to Australia at the end of December. In mid January 1946, at Liverpool, the 2/8th Commando Squadron was disbanded.non-fictionThe detailed history of the No.8 Independent Commando Company during World War II. Plastic protective cover over the book. The 2/8th Independent Company was formed at Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria, in July 1942 and travelled to Yandina, in Queensland, in September. While the other seven independent companies saw action in the islands off Australian and in New Guinea, the 2/8th spent most of the next two years based at Adelaide River, in the Northern Territory. While it was in the Territory, the independent companies underwent a series of reorganisations and the name of the 2/8th was changed from the 2/8th Independent Company to the 2/8th Cavalry (Commando) Squadron. This name was later simplified to just commando squadron. In July 1944, after years of waiting, the squadron left the Territory and sailed from Townsville to Lae, via Milne Bay. While at Lae, the squadron received an intake of 70 men from the 2/8th from the 2/3rd, 2/5th and 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Squadrons, many of whom were veterans of the earlier New Guinea campaigns. Their experience was no doubt a useful reserve that would have been called upon during the 2/8th’s subsequent campaign in Bougainville. Others though, were able to implement some of their commando training when a small group from the 2/8th they made a secret landing on New Britain. Towards the end of the 1944 the 5th Division was preparing to make a landing at Jacquinot Bay in New Britain. Part of these preparations included landing a small group of officers from the division at Jacquinot Bay to make a secret reconnaissance of the potential landing site. As Jacquinot Bay was still in Japanese controlled territory, ‘C’ Troop from the 2/8th provided the protection for the reconnaissance party by establishing a position on the beach and by patrolling the surrounding country. Everything went well and the 5th Division later landed at Jacquinot Bay in November. The squadron too was on the move, and in October it sailed to Torokina, the main Australian base on Bougainville, where it joined the II Australian Corps. The campaign on Bougainville was dived into three areas, the Central, Northern and Southern Sectors. The 2/8th served in the latter two areas. The 2/8th made the first move of the Australian campaign in the Northern Sector, by patrolling from Torokina to Kuraio Mission and Amun once a week. The squadron did this from the second week of November unit the second week of December. The 2/8th was then transferred to the Southern Sector. The main battle for Bougainville was fought in the Southern Sector, as the 3rd Division advanced towards Buin – the main Japanese base on the island. As the division’s infantry brigades advanced along the coast, the 2/8th’s task was to protect their flank by conducting forward reconnaissance patrols, harassing the Japanese with raids and ambushes and conducting a form of guerrilla warfare. The squadron had a long campaign. For nine months, from the end of December until August 1945, the troopers were in action the whole time. After securing the Jaba River, they moved inland, first to Sovele Mission, then the villages of Opai, Nihero and Morokaimoro. They had reached Kilipaijino by the end of the war. Each village taken became a patrol base. Patrols were usually limited to two sections, although up to six sections could be operating at a time. Patrols generally lasted four to six days, but nine-day patrols were not unknown. The squadron collected and collated track information, terrain reports and located the enemy. Once patrols had gathered information, they were free to make a ‘strike’ against the Japanese by setting an ambush or taking a prisoner. These raids were very effective, as they forced the Japanese to deploy troops to their rear areas, removing men from the front created by the infantry. Following Japan’s surrender and the end of the war, the ranks of the squadron thinned quickly as men were discharged or were transferred to other units. For those who were left, the squadron returned to Australia at the end of December. In mid January 1946, at Liverpool, the 2/8th Commando Squadron was disbanded. -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, S Trigellis-Smith, The Purple Devils - 2/6 Australian Commando Squadron, 1992
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, A A (Andy) Pirie, Commando Double Black - 2/5 Australian Independent Company/ Commando Squadron
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Col Ron Garland MC and Bar, Nothing Is Forever -2/3rd Australian Independent/Commando Company
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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Debt of Honour (2/4th Coy)
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map, Development of Right of Way Stage 2, Ringwood, Victoria - 1950
Borough Engineer's technical drawing for Development of Right of Way between Adelaide Street and Warrandyte Road, Ringwood, showing existing retail establishments and outbuildings, and area available for lock-up shops.Scale 20' = 1". ACR 11.7.50. (Alan Charles Robertson - Borough Engineer) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Southwood Primary School, 1992, Grade 2 class photo
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, 28 photos of Ruby Harker (nee Wilson) and friends and views - Grampians Victoria c 1940s etc; Also Rockhampton Gardens (2 photos)
Ruby Harker (nee Wilson) and friends on holiday in the Grampians and elsewhere, Victoria., and Rockhampton.28 small Black and white photos of scenic spots in the Grampians in Victoria, Coastline, caves and also Rockhampton Gardens. Ruby and friends. Some have written descriptions on the reverse but no dates. (Scanned in groups of 6). See also VC record 28011 which has more holiday photos of the Grampians etc. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club- No 2 green, 1999
Coloured photograph"The number two green". Photo taken 1999. New Clubrooms in background. Laughnan Road premises. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Obituary of Blair Widmer MBBS OAM 8 December 1914 - 1 June 2010 Wednesday 16th. June 2010, 2 pm. Ringwood Uniting Church 32, Station Street, Ringwood Minister : Rev. Stan Clarke Organist: Mrs. Estelle Elliot. Organised by Enid Hookey
Dr. Blair Widmer was the Medical Officer for Ringwood for many years. Among other things he supervised innoculations and vaccinations of babies and children.Buff coloured covers with with paper insert and photograph on front -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Film - DVD, Ringwood Technical School Stage Production - West Side Story 1985 - Copy 1 of 2, 1985
DVD Copy of original VHS Tape, of the 1985 School production of West Side Story. (Poor quality video). This DVD was copied for the Ringwood Technical School / ESC Reunion in 2010. An .MP4 file taken from the DVD is available at the RDHS Archives. The Original VHS Tape was disposed once DVD copy was confirmed to be faithful copy. rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood East State School, 1966, Grade 2
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club- Mens Section, Section winners, Division 2, 1989-90
Coloured photographNames on front of photograph. Back Row- L to R: H. Sanderson, A. Clayton, J. Lindsay, R. Hollow, I. Spencer, D. Corrigan, K. Bird, D. Stevens, G. Allenby, H. Filliponi, G. Gartside, C. Lavender, R. Smyth, M. Brown. Front Row- L to R: G. Ellis, K. Aird, L. Pieper, A. Bartling (President), W. McRae, L. Hinchcliffe, R. Rees. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Legal record - Conditions of Sale (C.E.Carter), Ringwood - Lot 2, Plan of Subdivision No 12622, C.E.Carter (Agent for William Cross) to Ernest O'Keefe, 1937
Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Property , from C.E.Carter (Agent for William Cross) to Ernest O'Keefe. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Legal record - Conditions of Sale (C.E.Carter), Ringwood , Lot 1 and part of Lot 2 on Plan of Subdivision (?), Mr H.W.McSweeney and Mrs R.S.Sullivan to Mr J.R.Hitchen, 1946
Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Property , from Mr H.W.McSweeney and Mrs R.S.Sullivan to Mr J.R.Hitchen. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document - Identity Card - Marriott family, World War 2, c 1942
This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents.Emma Marriott was the daughter of a pioneer family of the City of Moorabbin. Her father was a Market Gardener.Brown card identified as an identity card, one side stamped Carnegie 1942 and addressed to Emma Rebecca Marriott; reverse side signed by E Marriott and witnessed by M Smith.world war ii, bentleigh, moorabbin, pioneer, identity card -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Magazine - The School Paper for Grades III and IV (1949) No 293 May and No 597 September, 2 editions, 1949
These School Papers were issued to the children going to school in the state of Victoria by the Education Department for a cost of 1 penny per issue. This copy was collected and saved by one of the pioneer families of City of Moorabbin.Issued by the Education Department of Victoria, printed J. J. Gourley, Government Printer, MelbourneThe School Paper For Grades III and IV (1949) 12 pagesEDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA / SCHOOL PAPER / For Grades III and IV (1949)education, victoria, australian history, victorian education department, marriott william, marriott geoff, market gardeners, pioneers, moorabbin shire, henry dendy special survey brighto 1841, east bentleigh state school no. 2083 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Nestlé Milk, Nestle Pty Ltd International ( Australia), Three tins 1 - Lactogen for infants; 2 - Sunshine Full Cream powdered milk 3 - Malted Milk Powder, 20thC
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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Solomon, Geulah, Caulfield's Cultural Heritage : Caulfield's Heritage :Volume 2, 1989
ill., maps, ports. ; Vols. 1-4 together in case. Includes bibliographies and indexes.non-fictioncaulfield, buildings, heritage buildings -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Humffray St Nth 2 Milk Bar, Geoff Wallis
This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, milk bar, shop, humffray st nth, theos, fish, peters -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Leave Passes (2) for Pte. J Blakey, 25/11/1967 & 30/04/1966
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Phan Rang - 2 Squadron Home Base, 1962 -1972
Colour Photo of Phan Rang -Two Squadrons Home Base2 squadron raaf -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam Forces National Memorial: dedication & unveiling & march past, 2 October 1992
Actual footage of the construction and dedication of the memorial in Canberraaustralian vietnam forces national memorial, war memorials - australian capital territory - canberra -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Salute to the Aussie Digger (copy 2)
A collection of poems and music dedicated to all Australian diggerspopular music - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of Allan Burman containing 2 small, 3 medium & 4 large blank (?) Audio, Tapes; 1 Akai tape recorder; 1 Akai rubber parts kit &1 Akai head cleaner
Allan also donated a number of musical Audio, Tapes of various artists which have been catalogued separately.audio equipment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Minefields and Miniskirts play at the NVVM (3 copies); 2 advertising flyers; 3 photocopies of articles in newspapers, 2015
Booklet containing biographical information about the cast and crew.national vietnam veterans museum, stage play -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Operation Toan Thang, 3 May - 7 June 1968: combat operations after action report 2/68, 1968
Photocopy of the report.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - operation toan thang, 1 rar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Repatriation Ceremony and Memorial Service: Thursday 2 June 2016: RAAF Base, Richmond, 2016
The remains of 33 Australians, who were buried in military cemeteries in Malaysia and Singapore, have been returned to Australiaaustralia - soldiers - repatriation ceremonies, repatriation - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, A letter of warning from Vietnam: post Vietnam recovery, your responsibility (Copy 2)
Three page document sent to relatives of Australian personnel returning from the Vietnam War. Appears to be the original typed document, not a photocopy.vietnam veterans, post-traumatic stress disorder