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Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Accessory - Operating and maintenance accessories: L1A1 SLR Rifle
All seven items would have been used by Australian soldiers on a needs basis to keep their rifle in good working order.Although all seven items may have been used only infrequently in the field, they were crucial to keeping the rifle in good working condition when needed and so were instrumental in maximising the safebeing of the soldier whilst also permitting him to carry out his duties.All seven accessories required on a needs basis by soldiers to repair/maintain their L1A1 rifle. vietnam, vietnam war, weapons, equipment, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Rifle training c.1960
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles troopers doing rifle drill. Photo is glued to fluted plastic board.vmr, rifle, uniform -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Rifle bag, 1946
Military rifle carrier with ammunition pocket on side as issued to troops in 1947Made by GMH 1946 for Military useArmy green canvas rifle carrier with ammunition pocket on side. Canvas cover over opening with brass buckle to close.GMH&Co 1946military, rifle carrier, canvas -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Rifle bag
Used during WW2 canvas water proof carry bag for rifle. t As made and sold by General Motors HoldenArmy green canvas rifle bag with shoulder strap and three ammunition pouches. Pouches fastened by tan leather straps.rifle bag, military -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Weapon - Bayonet, Wilkinson, Bayonet, Lee-Metford MK I Type 2, October 1897
Issued to 2nd Battallion Scottish Rifles "Cameronians" for Rifle no 823Steel bayonet, 28 cm blade, 11 cm handle, wood hand grips secured by brass fasteners, fitted for fixing to Lee-Metford rifle 10-97, Wilkinson London, Govt broad arrows, inspectors' stamps, bayonet, edged weapons, lee-metford rifle, wilkinson -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Memorabilia - Yarrawonga Rifle club trophy, 1950
Ollie Meritan was the manager for Whiteheads who bought Sloanes Mulwala station on the Murray River. I D Forbes was the Weir Manager at the time and a member of the rifle clubSilver sugar basin. Round bowl with petal shaped edges on a small stand. It has two handles attachedYarrawonga rifle club 1950. Donated by O. Meritan won by I D Forbes -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Bayonet, SKS rifle spike with woven cord lanyard, Mid to late 20th century
Used by various oversea armed forces. Such as Chinese, Russan, Vietnamese.15 inch (30 cm) three sided fluted steel alloy pointed spike SKS rifle bayonet two colour (Aluminium and black mounting end). Missing the mounting fixure to attach the bayonet to the rifle. Dark green double woven cord Woven cord length (83 cm) attached by split ring. Woven loop at end of cord.sks, rifle, bayonet, lanyard -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
In this image a Colt 1855 Revolving Rifle is placed upon a sign detailing an £8,000 reward for robbery and murder. Writing on the rear of the photograph identifies the rifle as having belonged to Joe Byrne. In colonial Victoria, the Colt brand firearm was highly popular. They began their popularity in the goldfields of the early 1850s. Individuals, particularly those coming to Victoria with prior experience in the goldfield, brought with them a means of self-defence because of the prevalence of assault and robbery on the goldfields. In the 1860s, the Colt firearm became popular among the Victorian Police force. It was decided in June 1864 by Chief Commissioner of Police, Frederick Standish that the Colt revolvers were far more practical, being of simpler construction and therefore, more easily cleaned and less dangerous than the revolvers used prior to this: the Adams and Kerr firearms. The Colt revolver remained in use in regional districts of Victoria as late as the early 1880 when they were used at the Kelly siege at Glenrowan. The £8,000 reward was issued in 1879 after the Kelly Gang committed numerous bank robberies at Euroa and Jerilderie. In the year prior, the Kelly Gang murdered three policemen at Stringybark Creek. This resulted in the creation of the “Felon’s Apprehension Act 1878” which enabled an individual, whether a part of the Police force or civilian, to shoot a declared outlaw on sight. After the bank robberies, the Police force of NSW and Victoria increased the existing reward to this £8,000 amount.This photograph is significant for what it can potentially reveal about the Kelly Gang and firearms made in this period. The rifle in the image is a Colt Revolving Rifle which was known to have been used by the Victorian Police force from the early 1850s to the late 1880s. It is also known that the Kelly Gang stole police rifles which they used to practise with and so the identification of the rifle as having belonged to Joe Byrne is of significant importance to researchers studying the firearms of the Kelly Gang. More research is needed to solidify the connection of this particular weapon to Byrne other than the handwritten note on the back of the photograph. The Burke Museum Beechworth is home to a significant collection of photographs connected to Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang. Photographs like this one are valuable for what they can potentially reveal about the Kelly Gang and the Police force during this period. Alongside the study of the other images, photographs from this collection have the ability to further expand current knowledge on this period of Australian history. There is also the capability to provide an analysis of how these firearms and Kelly memorabilia have been received in the past. It could be beneficial to undertake a close study of the use history and reception of these artefacts within the museum context.Black and white rectangular reproduced photograph printed on matte photographic paperReverse: 10268 / Joe Byrne's / Riflekelly album, ned kelly, kelly gang, joe byrne, rewards, outlaw, criminals, bushrangers, colt, police, firearm, beechworth, reward, felon's apprehension act 1878, 1880, glenrowan, colt revolver, revolving rifle, 8000 pound reward, jerilderie, euroa, beechworth goldfield -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Ceremonial object - Trophy Cup. Ballan Rifle Club
The cup was presented to the Ballan Rifle Club by Mr. J. Gascard, a well known and respected resident of Ballan in 1906 and was subsequently won by Mr. S. Lay on the 8th December of that year.Very ornate, silver plated, two handled, stemmed trophy cup with lid. Engraved. The '06' in the inscription means 1906.Presented to Ballan Rifle Club by J. Gascard Esq. Won by S. Lay. 8.12.06trophy, ballan, rifle club, j gascard, s lay -
Orbost & District Historical Society
documents, 1950's -1970's
These documents were used by the Orbost Rifle Club.The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's. It had a substantial membership.A large plastic envelope containing miscellaneous documents and books from the Orbost Rifle Club. Documents include receipts, cheque books, correspondence, cards, rules and an unused match record book.documents orbost-rifle-club match-records -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Canister cleaning kit for .303 Enfield
The cleaning kit was issued with all lee enfield .303 rifles. They were kept in a chamber in the butt and covered by a hinged cover. Cleaning of rifles was imperative to allow the rifles to function consistently especially in field conditions.Nickel plated brass canister with two removable screw ends containing oil with applicator and brass weighted cord pullthrough with brush for cleaning and mainenance of .303 Enfield riflerifle, .303 lee enfield, pullthrough, cleaning kit -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sister Rocks looking South
Sister Rocks Stawell Looking South. Two men one with Rifle standing and boy sitting on rock. c 1890Black & White photograph of Sister Rock's looking South. Thee males in the center of the photo one holding a rifle all looking to the right. c 1890"Looking South" this copy was supplied by Mr. Robert. Sleep Scallan St Stawell.stawell scene -
Orbost & District Historical Society
programs, 1967-1970
The Victorian Rifle Association governs the operation of rifle ranges and target shooting clubs throughout Victoria. The Association was formed in 1860 and held its first individual competition at the end of that year. These programs were used by C. Curtis of the Orbost Rifle Club.The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's. It had a substantial membership.Four programs for the Victorian Rifle association Annual Prize Meeting. 2090.1 has a pink cover -1967. 2090.2 has a pale green cover -1968. 2090.3 has a yellow cover -1969. 2090.4 has a pale green cover-1970. Inside 2090.4 is a newspaper cutting.orbost-rifle-club shooting victorian-rifle-association -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Rifle Bucket
This type of rifle bucket was in use by the 4th Light Horse Regiment AIF in 1918. It was introduced into service following the Charge at Beersheba (Palestine, Oct. 31 1917) which lead to the introduction of the Cavalry sword to the Light Horse Brigades of the 1st AIF. The use of the cavalry sword required the riders arms to be free and this caused the relocation of the rifle from being slung on the rider's shoulder or carried in his right hand to being carried by the saddle. The Sword and the Rifle Bucket continued in use after WW1 by the 4th Corangamite Light Horse, the 17th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment and the 19th Yarrowee Light Horse Regiments in the 1920's and 1930's and possibly as late as 1941/42 prior to mechanisation and the demise of the use of the horse in combat. This item was designed to allow the rifle to be carried secured to the saddle and allow the right arm to be free to use the sword in combat. This Rifle bucket has had the mid strap replaced in service as evidenced by the use of 'black waxed, hand made thread', which was the type of stitching used by the Army on all saddlery and harness. On the rifle bucket, the makers name is usually stamped on this strap and the in service replacement of the strap explains why the maker's name is not present. The reinforcing leather at the lower edge of the bucket is unusual and judging by the colour of the leather it was added to the bucket by the regimental saddler as a repair probably at the same time as the mid section strap.None sightedrifle bucket, light horse, saddlery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
document, 18th October, 1977
This survey had been sent to the Orbost Rifle Club c/- C. Curtis.The Shire of Orbost was a local government area about 380 kilometres (236 mi) east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres (3,608.9 sq mi), and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it was merged as part of East Gippsland Shire Council.A nine page document stapled in the left-hand corner. It is a recreational survey issued by the Shire of Orbost. It is inside a a large manila envelope which is addressed to the Orbost Rifle club. It contains a covering letter and a form.survey shire-of-orbost orbost-rifle-club -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual - Training manual, Instruction Manual of Infantry School Tatics Wing
Standard issue item as used by Australian Defence Force during the conflict in Vietnam.Cardboard folder containing instruction manual titled "Infantry School Tatics Wing" Nine (9) chapters: Rifle Company Part 2 - roles, tasks and responsibilities.INFANTRY SCHOOL TATICS WINGtraining, manual, tactic wing, rifle, vietnam -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Unknown - Trophy, NWRC Barber Cup 1935
The North Warrnambool Rifle Club was operating in Warrnambool in the 1930s. It had 132 members in 1935. A noted member was the well-known local photographer, Arthur Jordan whose father, Joseph, was a crack rifle shot and was a member of the Warrnambool Rifle Club. The Barber Centenary Cup was presumably established to commemorate the Centenary of Victoria as the cup competitions commenced in 1934 and were completed in 1935. The competitions were usually held over distances of 300, 500 and 600 yards. It is not known which member of the several Barber families in Warrnambool at the time donated the cup but G. Barber was a member of the Rifle Club in 1934-5 and winner of the Gray Centenary Cup. W. D. McDonald, the winner of the trophy, was the Captain of the C lub in 1935.This item is significant as it is connected with early 20th century Warrnambool sport (rifle shooting). It shows what sort of award was given for competition winners and reveals the popularity of rifle shooting in Warrnambool in earlier decades, with two clubs existing at that timeThis is a sports trophy cup made of electro-plated nickel silver (now very tarnished). It was a trophy named ‘The Barber Centenary Cup’ given for competitions amongst the North Warrnambool Rifle Club members during 1934-5. On cup: N.W.R.C. The Barber Centenary Cup Won by W.D.McDonald 1935 On base: E.P.N.S. Empire Plate warrnambool;, rifle shooting; barber centenary cup; w.d.mcdonald, barber centenary cup, w.d.mcdonald -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Textile - Doily, c1915
This hand crafted doily, created during war time, features a side on image of a soldier holding a rifle with butt at his feet. In Victorian times, idle hands were frowned upon so women knitted and crocheted. In addition to their decorative function doilies have the practical role of protecting fine-wood furniture from the scratches caused by crockery or decorative objects, or from spilled tea when used on tea trays or with cups and saucers. Off white square crocheted doily with side on image of soldier holding rifle in the centre.Crotched - "Our Hero Were proud of him" "ANZAC 1915"doily, 1915 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Bus tour itinerary 2012, 1/03/2012 12:00:00 AM
Proposed itinerary for tour of Whitehorse during Heritage Week 2012:Proposed itinerary for tour of Whitehorse during Heritage Week 2012: incl. Community Gardens, Tally Ho Boys Home, Rifle Range, Doncaster orchards and Morack Golf Course. The tour did not eventuate.Proposed itinerary for tour of Whitehorse during Heritage Week 2012:heritage week 2012, community garden, rifle range, doncaster orchards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - RIFLE BUCKET - HORSE, unknown
Items in a collection relating to Edward Judd VX27958, enlisted 18.6.1940 age 40 years, embarked for the Middle East on 1.9.1941 and allotted to 2/7th Field Coy Engineers, disembarked Australia 27.2.1943, discharged from the 2nd AIF on 8.11.1945. His record shows he was classed has having 545 days overseas service, awarded the Africa Star but was classed as not eligible for the 1939 - 45 Star.This is basically a leather funnel tube. The large end has a curved circumference, with one side reinforced. It has a sewn leather hem. Half way down the "tube" is a leather band and strap assembly with two smaller straps riveted to the main tube. At the end of the strap assembly -is a rectangular hole and a small round hole. At the small end of the tube is an opening. It also has a sewn leather hem. The leather colour is dark tan. It is a rifle protector.rifle, bucket -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Plaque - Plaque - Skill at Arms - Royal Australian Regiment, Skill at Arms, 2007
Presented to Private T.T. Crossman for his skills and marksmanship with the F88 AuSteyr rifle on 22 June 2007 A lacquered wooden plaque featuring a small model of the F88 Austeyr rifle on a red felt inlay above a gold plaque engraving. The left side features the Royal Australian Infantry Corps badge and the right side features the Royal Australian Regiment Badge. Engraving - SKILL AT ARMS / PTE T.T Crossman / 22 June 2007 / Royal Australian Infantry Corps badge - Engraving: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY CORPS / Royal Australian Regiment Badge - Engraving: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT /plaque, skill at arms -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - VMR trooper
The Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised in 1885 as the mounted arm of Victoria’s colonial defence forces. Companies were recruited in rural centres across the State, members of country rifle clubs forming a significant component. They were semi-professional: only a small allowance was paid to members. Members were required to provide their own mount. Mounted riflemen were not cavalry, not being equipped with lance or sword. They were trained to fight with rifle and bayonet after dismounting. Horses enabled rapid and far reaching manoeuvrability. Upon Federation, the VMR companies became Australian Light Horse regiments.Rare photograph of mounted Victorian colonial soldier.Black and white photograph of Victorian Mounted Rifles trooper mounted on his horse. His side arm is a Yataghan sword bayonet indicating he would be armed with a Martini-Henry rifle.victorian mounted rifles, vmr, uniform, bayonet, horse, military, colonial -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Tool - Line Firing Gun, manufactured by B.S.A. [Birmingham Small Arms Company], Birmingham Small Arms
A line firing rifle used in rescue training by the lifeboat Queenscliffe crew from 1926 to 1976.A rare representation of old life saving line throwing mechanisms in use up to the 1970s. Metal breech loading gun with wooden stock and rope canaster for attaching rescue line Trade Marks, B.S.A., [three rifles leaning together].lifeboat, rescue, line firing, queenscliffe, rifle, bsa, birmingham small arms company -
Orbost & District Historical Society
trophy, 1950's
This trophy was won by H. Cumming, member of the Orbost Rifle Club. Harold Cumming was the son of William Cumming a Bete Bolong farmer who was a Shire councillor, a well-known local sportsman and a Rechabite. Jacob Perry was an Orbost farmer. Born 1874. Died 1950. He was a Boer War veteran , 4th Victorian Imperial Bushmen. a shire councillor and worker for school affairs.This trophy, in excellent condition, is aesthetically significant as well as having a well-provenanced historic significance. Harold Cumming was the son of William and Ellen (Mundy) Cumming who farmed land at Bete Bolong from c1880s. A silver plated trophy - a coffee pot - won by H. Cumming. It is an Orbost Rifle Club trophy - the Jacob Perry Memorial Trophy - 1954.O.R.C. JACOB-PERRY MEMORIAL TROPHY 1954 Won by H. Cummingorbost-rifle-club trophy cumming-h -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Cleaning kit
Canvas type Rifle/Gun Rolls cleaning accessories kit. It has four (4) different cleaning tool compartment with tools insitu. 1 x oil bottle, 1 x tool kit, 1 x brush, 1x pull through cord, all of which rolls up into a small kit. Shows considerable aging and can not open the tool kit. 25cms x 22cmsRolls Cleaning Accessories. 7.62m/m Rifle MX.1 CAT. NO 1005-66-100-2018 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Poster - Poem, ANZACS
Mitcham RSL MemorabiliaTribute to ANZACSPoem by Edgar Wallace -English written 1875-1932Soldier with rifledocuments, posters -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Trophy :Rose bowl, 1930s
This trophy was awarded in 1933 as a championship cup by the South Western District Rifle Clubs Union. Rifle Clubs have been operating in Warrnambool since 1860 and in 1904 the South Western District Rifle Clubs Union was formed. The donor of the trophy, James Fairbairn (1897-1940) was a pastoralist, aviator and politician. He served with the Royal Flying Corps in World War One and was injured and captured by the Germans. When he returned to Australia he acquired Mount Elephant Station near Derrinallum, Victoria and continued his interest in flying, becoming an expert on aviation. In politics he was firstly the member for Warrnambool in the Victorian Legislative Assembly and then held the Federal House of Representatives seat of Flinders. He was the Minister for Civil Aviation and in 1939 became the Minister for Air. He was killed in an aircraft accident in Canberra in 1940.This trophy is of considerable interest because it is a 20th century memento of the rifle clubs in the Warrnambool district and because of its association with James Fairbairn, a notable Western District personality in the first half of the 20th century. This is a silver-coloured metal bowl soldered on to a supporting stem on a circular base. There are two handles on each side of the bowl. The top of the bowl is covered with wire mesh with the original idea that the bowl could hold flowers (hence the name ‘rose bowl’). The bowl is inscribed on one side. The item is very tarnished.‘Paramount Plate Regd. EPNS Quality Plate Warranted Hand Soldered’ ‘Championship Cup No 12. South Western District Rifle Clubs Union’ ‘Presented by J. V. Fairbairn, Esq. M.L.A. 1933’ warrnambool rifle club, south western district rifle clubs union -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, MEDALLION WW1, 1) 1915, .2) post WW1
.1) The medallion is believed to be for Rifle shooting. .2) Commonly called Dead Mans Penny. Issued to next of kin of a soldier who never returned. Walter Peake 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.3, 1792P..1) Gold coloured commemorative medallion for W. Peake Jr dated 15/11/15, centre disc, target with rifle on maltese cross. .2) Memorial plaque, bronze with Brittania, lions and seals. A space is provided for individual names..1) " W Peake jr /Epsom/15/11/15" .2) "WALTER PEAKE " HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR.numismatics - medals - commemorative, military history, memorial plaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Rifle Sling
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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Bayonet & Scabbard
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