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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tool - Wood Plane, 1940's
Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Wood Plane, for wood working. Has a handle at the front for pushing it through wood. Also has metal blade kazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, metal, woodworking -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - My Corps Cavalry
The book was launched at Buna Barracks Albury 1999 by Hon Tim Fischer Deputy Prime Minister.Hardback book titled "My Corps Cavalry: history of the 13th Australian Light Horse" by Doug Hunter 1999.Signed on fly leaf by author and launcher13th, light horse, book, cavalry, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lt Col Neale leading parade Buna Barracks
Guidons are the 8th, 13th and 20th Light Horse. This is one of a collection of photographs found at the Cobram Tip. They were handed to local Member Tim McCurdy MLA who handed them on to former 8/13th Sergeant Adrian Younger who in turn placed them in the Regimental Collection.Black and white photograph of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles on parade at Buna Barracks Albury in 1976. Commanding Officer Lt. Col. John Neale leads followed by Adjutant Captain Bill Burger. Three regimental guidons are carried.8/13 vmr, parade, neale, burger, buna barracks, albury -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
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.Colour photograph of two officers of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles on parade at Buna Barracks Albury, 1986. Squadron Second-in-Command, Captain Peter Martin, is handing over the parade to Squadron Commander Major Ian Docking -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, 38th BATTALION AIF, Bendigo Advertiser Pty Ltd, 1920
Presented to the Officers and Sergeant Mess Passchendaele Barracks, Mollison Street, Bendigo. By Major R. A. HATTAM Aug 1955.Book - cream coloured medium weight cardboard cover. Red and black print script, black print soldier. 110 pages.The 38th Battalion AIF by ERIC FAIREY.passchendaele barracks trust, book, 38th battalion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Italian Families
A group of Italian men, women and children near the barracks in Camp 3. Photograph taken by Private Herbert Cubbin.Black and white photograph on foam backing. Depicts a group of men, women and children with a hut side to the left and other huts in the background. italian internees, camp 3 italian internees -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Documents, Letter: 30 July 1917 Unknown (NCO's School) To Gladys, pre 18/9/1917
NCO's school, Jellelabad Barracks, Tidworth, England Letter part of correspondence to Gladys Holmes and local Byaduk residents from local servicemen abroad in WW 1. Letter written from NCO's/Jellalabad Barracks/Tidworth Eng.Gladys Holmes, daughter of Byaduk baker, Joseph and Agnes Holmes. Eldest of Vida, Frank and Una. She married Alexander George Henderson 1924.Original document, part of correspondence sent by servicemen abroad to Gladys Holmes and Byaduk residents, 7/14 items. White translucent paper with blue/black handwriting on both sides. The sheet has been stored folded three times.Letter to Gladys, Tues. Sept. 18 1917 from NCO's School/Jellalabad Barrack/Tidworth Eng.gladys, nco's school, 18/9/1917, jellalabad barracks, tidworth, ww 1, captn colley, byaduk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, JAPAN, C.1946 - 47
Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B& W various sizes, there are no inscriptions and markings. Five are Training, Machine guns and Route march. Twelve are in the Barracks, Troop trains. Nineteen are Parades and Inspections. Seven are general views. Forty four are on leave, having fun, group photos.photographs, bcof -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - I WILLIAMS COLLECTION: POLICE BARRACKS
Collection of photographs -Mr I Williams , 9 Monreith Ave 21.3.84 - photograph of Police Barracks, located in Rosalind Park, showing renovation work. Wire fence surrounding stone building. MR I WILLIAMS , 9 MONREITH AVE 21.3.84photograph, building, collection of photographs -mr i williams , 9 monreith ave 21.3.84 -photograph of police barracks -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Heritage Troop performed escort duties at ceremonies held by other Corps and units locally and regionally.Five colour photographs of members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop being presented with RAAOC Appreciation Certificates by Captain R. Fyffe MC at 8/13 VMR Open day at Buna Barracks 28 February 1982. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Recruit Course at Wangaratta
Soldiers were recruited by regimental efforts. Recruit training was carried out under Brigade control.Black and white photograph of a rows of soldiers at the 3/73 CMF Recruit Course. Several soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles are identified by their headgear and badges. Course appears to have been held at Beersheba Barracks Sisely Avenue Wangaratta.recruit, wangaratta, beersheba barracks, nulla -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tool - Chisel, 1940's
Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Used for wood workingMetal chisel on a wooden handle, with a metal ferrule at each end of the handle. kazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, metal, wood working -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tool - Chisel Small, 1940's
Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Used for wood workingChisel with small thin blade, wood shaped handle with metal ferrule at each end of handlekazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, chisels -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tool - Chisel Medium, 1940's
Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Used for wood workingChisel, wood shaped handle with metal ferrule at blade end end of handle, partly covered with cream paintkazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, chisels -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tool - Wooden Mallet, 1940's
Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Used for wood workingWooden mallet made in one piece with a curve halfway along it`s length, handle at one endkazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, chisels, mallets -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tool - Metal Wedge, 1940's
Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Used for wood workingMetal Wedge long and tapered at one end, worn and flattened at top end ( maybe from being struck with a hammer )kazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, chisels, mallets -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tool - Metal Wedge, 1940's
Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Used for wood workingMetal Wedge long and tapered at one end, worn and flattened at top end ( maybe from being struck with a hammer )kazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, chisels, mallets -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tool - Awl, 1940's
Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Used for wood workingAwl and wooden handle with metal ferrule at end, thin metal shaft , slightly bent coming to a sharp point. Spare handle in a light wood with a brass ferrule.kazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, chisels, mallets -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Nuclear protest is planned [1984], 02/10/1984
In 1984, there were community concerns over the danger of the radio dish at Watsonia Army Barracks being a target of nuclear exchange.Newspaper clipping text with black and white imagewatsonia army barracks, nuclear protest, simpson army barracks -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photograph
Framed photographErection of the 1RAR badge over the entrance to 3 Btn barracks - Hino, Japan 9 Feb 1950 by Sgt A Studeman (ex 2/8 Australian Infantry Btn) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: OLD POLICE BARRACKS (12), 26/9/1951
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter from E. Hayward to The Hon., The Premier Mr. J. G. B. McDonald, Parliament House, Melb. Dated 26/9/1951, pleading the case for the Old Police Barracks for the use of the Bendigo Historical Society.E. Haywardorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, old police barracks -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Royal escort
Framed colour photograph of mounted escort for HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana at Hopkins Barracks, Puckapunyal, 31 October 1985. Names of men and horses are listed across to bottom margin of the photograph. Also engraved title plate at centre lower edge.On plate: "8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles escort of Prince Charles and Princess Diana"; Roll of men and horses: "No 1 Section Cpl Walch, Tpr Wilson, L/Cpl Hodge, horses: Banjo, Rusty & Honey. No 2 Section: Cpl Floreny Tpr Hughan, Tpr Lewery, horses: Blamey, Ben & Foxy. Wheelers: Capt Morrison, Cpl Morris, horses: Posyie & Ardian. No 3 Section: Tpr Ellison, Tpr Freischmidt, Tpr Tousel, horses: Spirit, Flicka & Romel. No 4 Section: Cpl Dudley, Tpr Walsh, Tpr Hooper, horses: Annie, Magar & Kilter. 31.10,85 By Tpr Ellison"royal, charles, diana, hopkins, puckapunyal, light horse, vmr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - SOLDIER of the YEAR AWARD - 3MC Unit, Australian Army, 1981
Passchendael Barracks was the name of the Army Drill Hall, Mollison St. Bendigo. The Drill Hall was in use from 1916 - approx 2004.This is a mid size rectangular wooden board. In the center is a stylised shield with a R.A.C.T. Badge fixed onto it. Engraved on bottom of shield are the words; "Presented by WO2. Ft. Finnigan - A.R.A. Cadre 1980-1982. At the top of the board is a banner with the words "3MC Unit Soldier of the Year Award" On the board are 18 small shields. Eight are engraved, ten are blank. Names on Shield. 1981 - CPL P, Healy 1982 LCPL J.A. Slater 1983 LCPL G. L. Thomas 1987 LCPL T. Cole 1988 LCPL P. Shard 1989 PTE D. Belacic 1990 LCPL A. Roper CPL. M. P. L. Hennequinsoldiers, ract 3 mc unit, passchendaele barracks trust -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Tool - Wood Plane, 1940's
Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Plane used for plaining window frames.Made from block of wood with metal blade inserted on angle through wood.kazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, metal, woodworking -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: OLD POLICE BARRACKS, 27/4/1970
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter from H. Biggs, Treasurer to Mr. Leggo, Public Works Dept. dated 27/4/1970-. In the letter Mr. Biggs is describing the damage. He is applying for funds on behalf of the Bendigo Historical Society to restore the Barracks.H. Biggsorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, old police barracks -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Metal Trunk
1 large metal khaki coloured trunk with double metal compartment fitted inside marked on top 41335 WO2 Harris C/- MFO HQ Comd Pucka Victoria Barracks Melbourne Australia via Laverton With metal catches & black leather handleAs Abovemetal trunk, victoria barracks (melbourne, vic) -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Launch My Corps Cavalry
"My Corps Cavalry: a history of the 13th Australian Light Horse" was written by Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hunter (Retired) and launched by Deputy Prime Minister Hon Tim Fischer. Tim Fischer served with 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment; Doug Hunter served with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops.Colour photograph of RAAC Historian Major Paul Handel (Retired), Major John Baines and Lieutenant Colonel Doug Hunter (Retired) at the launch of the book "My Corps Cavalry: history of the 13th Australian Light Horse at Buna Barracks Albury 13 March 1999.13th, light horse, world war one, wwi, hunter, book, baines, handel -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Army Reserve regiments had ARA officers and senior NCOs posted to them for training and administrative purposes. The duration of the posting was usually two years.Four colour photographs taken at Buna Barracks Albury when Major Robert Morrison farewelled 4 members of the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Cadre Staff: Sergeant King, Corporal Greg Nye, Sergeant Jim Whitney and Sergeant Len Scott. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS - BUTTERWORTH, Nov 1970
Items relate to items in the collection of Lloyd Farrell. Refer Cat No. 7889P. Related to posting of Charlie Company on rotation through Selarang Barracks in 1970.Orientation sessions for new soldiers. 1. Black and white photos of Private Rod Clarke looking over a mirage fighter based at Butterworth, Singapore, during his tour in 1970. Close up photo of him and a Flying Officer looking at the cockpit. Flying Officer is Lieutenant Brian Waston. 2. Similar photo of Private Brian Smith inspecting a Mirage fighter at Butterworth, Singapore in 1970. Being shown by Flying Officer Geoff Bond of No. 75 Mirage Squadron. Both include stapled piece of paper with detailed description of who, where and why.Stamp of back from "Public Relations Aust Army Force, GPO Singapore and written in pencil on; 1. GAR/70/318. 2. GAR/ 70312.butterworth, selarang barracks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Greensborough Egg Co-op, 1948_
Photographs are of Greensborough Egg co-op staff, premises and truck (1946 Commer). The Egg Co-op was located on the present site of the Simpson Barracks.The Egg Co-op was an indication of the importance of poultry farming and egg production in Greensborough mid 20th Century.6 black and white photographsCaptions on back of photosgreensborough egg co-operative, jack gibb, coral williams, elaine rank, john bell, elaine drakeford