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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Slide Rule Calculator, 1940
The Slide Rule was made in 1940 and used by the Royal Australian Air Force during WW2.This is an original Slide Rule that was used by RAAF during WW2Wooden Slide Rule CalculatorRule, Slide M.G. Mk III. W.H.H. 1940slide rule ww2 raaf -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
English Penny's, Early 20th Century
These penny's were used by 3758 Patrick Foley 14th Battalion during WW1.These original penny's were in the posession of Patrick Foley 14th Battalion during WW1.Four Brass English penny'sThe Penny's are dated 1908, 1910, 1917 and 19193758 p foley, 14 battalion, ww1, british penny's -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Ration and Clothing Books J A Ollis, circa 1940s
These books were issued to J A Ollis for the period 1945/46.These are the original books that were issued to J A OllisTwo Ration Books and one Clothing Book. The books are oblong, cardboard and paper. One ration book is green one a buff Colour. The Clothing Book is pink.The books have been issued to J A Ollis Bognor, Sussex, and later of Sevenoaks.ration & clothing books, j a ollis, 1945/46 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
First Field Dressing, Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd, 1942
This First Field Bandage is dated 1942 and is thought to have been carried by a member of the Military Forces during WW2.This First Field Dressing is Original it appears to have been carried by a member of the Military during WW2.An oblong shaped gauze bandage in a cotton cover (First Field Dressing), the outer cover is well worn buff colour.The Dressing was made by Johnson and Johnson Pty Ltd Sydney November 1942.first field dressing, ww2, 1942 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
News Papers, The Herald and The Argus, 15 August 1945
The two News Papers are the Victory Editions of 15 August 1945 announcing Victory in the Pacific. 15 August each year is the celebrated date of VP day and commemorates the acceptance of unconditional surrender on 14 August 1945, it meant for Australians that WW2 was over. The Herald advises that the surrender was announced by the British Prime Minister Mr Attlee.These two News Papers are the originals as printed on 15 August 1945, that announced Victoria in the Pacific. The surrender was announced by the British Prime Minister Mr Attlee from London.Two News Papers, oblong, buff colour, paper.The Herald dated 15 August 1945, 16 Pages and the Argus dated 15 August 1945, 20 Pages.ww2, news papers, the herald, the augus -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
News Paper, The Argus, Souvenir Supplement, The Argus & Australian Limited, 22 February 1940
The 17th Brigade (Australia) was an Infantry Brigade first formed in 1917 during WW1, but did not see action. The Brigade was reformed during WW2 and served in Libya, Greece and New Guinea. The Brigade was disbanded in 1946.This supplement is an original as printed and issued with The Argus News Paper on 22 February 1940.Oblong, buff colour news paper, souvenir supplement of The Argus,16 pages, 22 February 1940. The supplement is dedvoted to the 17th Australian Infantry Brigade 2nd A.I.F.The front cov er of the supplement has a photograph of Brigadier S.G. Savige, DSO, MC, ED, Commander. The following pages are photographs of Companies within the Brigade.ww1, ww2, 17th brigade, aif, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph Album - AWAS, Early 20th Century
The Australian Womens Army Service was raised on 13 August 1941, and in 1944 and 1945 AWAS served in Dutch and Australian New Guinea. In June 1947 all members of AWAS had been demobilised and in April 1951 the Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAAC) was formed.This album has photographs of AWAS in Training at Guide House in Melbourne, March Past's at Victoria Barracks Melbourne and near the Melbourne Shrine, AWAS in New Guinea and postings 'somewhere in Australia. The album also includes photographs of Annual Parades of ex AWAS.An oblong shaped photograph album hard cover with 14 pages of photographs.At the rear of the album is a history of Sybil Irving who was the founder and controller of the AWASww2, awas, wraac -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Memorial Service Program, March 1918
On 11 March 1918 a Memorial Service was held in Johnstone Park, Geelong to acknowledge those from the Geelong and District who had fallen in the service of their country. The Service appears to be organized by the City of Greater Geelong under the Auspices of the State Recruiting Committee Victoria.The is an original program of the Memorial Service of 18 March 1918.An oblong buff coloured paper Memolrial Program. The flags of Australia, Great Britian and France are on the top of the program the Official Stamp of the City of Geelong is in the middle of the program.This program was printed by Henwood and Dancey.march 1918, memorial service, city of geelong -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Magazine - ANZAC Memorial Day, D W Paterson Co Pty Ltd, ANZAC Memorial Day, 1918
The magazine has been produced for ANZAC Memorial Day 25 April 1918, the pages are full of photographs of Australain Troops preparing for departure overseas and preparing for their service overseas. There are two pages 'Heroes of the Southern Cross' authored by A M David, Secretary Victorian Branch, RSL.This magazine is an original of those printed for ANZAC Memorial Day 25 April 1918. The magazine contains photographs of the period 1914-1918 and a dedication authored by the then Secretary of the RSL Victorian Branch, A M David.An oblong magazine, colour photograph on the front page with a soldier at a grave site and the Australian Flag on the left side, 6 paper pages the cover of the magazine has a grease proof paper cover.The magazine has been printed by D W Paterson Co Pty Ltd for the Victorian Branch of the RSL, J W Mc Kenzie, President, A M David Secretary.anzac memorial day, 1918, magazine, ww1, photographs -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RSL Interstate Football Program, Renwick Pride, 1948
On 31 July 1948 a football match was played at the South Melbourne Cricket Ground between sides from Victoria and South Australia. The event was organized by the RSL Victorian Branch. The RSL Victorian Branch Football Association was originally formed in 1947 and was affiliated with the Victorian Football Union. The purpose of the Football Association was to provide organized football for Returned Servicemen. The were 14 teams and 650 players registered in the inaugural competition which was won by Williamstown Sub-Branch.The Program, Order of Weekend Events and Admit Ticket are originals from the weekend 30 July 1948 to 01 August 1948, the game was played on 31 July 1948.1 x Souvenir Program RSL Interstate Football - Victoria vs South Australia, 1 x Order of Weekend Events, 1 x Admit Bearer Entry Tag.Souvenir Program - RSL Interstate Football Victoria vs South Australia at South Melbourne Cricket Ground, 31 July 1948. Order of Program - Victorian Branch RSL 1948 South Australian Footballers' Visit to Victoria, forward by G W Holland, President 1948. Admit Bearer Entry Tag - RSS&AILA Victorian Branch, Victoria v Sth Aust, Football, Admit Bearer South Meld Ground 31 July 1948. Printed by Renwick Pride. rsl victorian branch, football, 1947, 1948, interstate football, victoria, south australia -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
History - 2/6 Independent Company, The Purple Devils, Syd Trigellis-Smith
The 2/6th Commando Squadron (Australia) was one of 12 independent companies or commando squadrons raised by the Australian Army during WW2. The 2/6th served in four major campaigns - Kokoda, Buna, Markham-Ramu and Borneo and was involved in the Battle of Kaiapit. Late in the WW2 hostilities 2/6th Commando Squadron was at Balikpapan and attached to 25th Brigade to provide support to the Brigade - reconnaissance patrols, fighting patrols, ambushes and humanitarian assistance to local inhabitants. The 2/6th Commando Squadron was disbanded in 1946. The Sword returned to Australia with a member of 2/6th Commando Squadron VX132826 W G H Burrell. The Book Purple Devils was written by Syd Trigellis Smith in his retirement, he had served during WW2 with 2/2 Field Regiment in New Guinea.VX132826 W G H Burrell served with the AIF during WW2 in New Guinea and posted to 2/6th Commando Squadron and was on Borneo and at Balikpapan. George Burrell was able to being back the sword at the end of hostilities. The Book the Purple Devils is the 2/6th Commando Squadron history as interpreted by Syd Trigellis Smith.Book Purple Devils by Syd Trigellis, Smith, a Japanise Sword - steel blade encased in a leather scabbard and the military history of VX132826 W G H Burrell who served with 2/6 th Commando Squadron.The Book - Purple Devils, a History of 2/6 Australian Commando Squadron, ISBN 064607125-4. vx132826 w g h burrell, ww2, new guinea, 2/6th commando sqn, gunto sword, purple devils -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photographs, circa 1917
These three photographs are of Servicemen from Geelong, they left Australia on 4 August 1917 and joined 5th, 6th and 7th Battalions. 7579 Raymond Teese was KIA on 19 April 1918.These are original postcard photographs of Servicemen who were from Geelong, they left Australia on 4 August 1917, one of these men did not return, 7579 Raymond Teese was KIA 19 April 1918.3 x black and white postcard size photographs of Servicemen from Geelong.1st Photograph - 7590 A Yeats, 5 Bn, 7604 G Sharrock 6 BN, Second Photograph - 7540 C R Pike 5 BN, J H Williams, R G Teese 5 Bn, 3rd Photograph - 7446 G L Bennett 5 Bn, 7609 A C Carr 6 Bn, 7544 A J Robertson 5 Bn, 7455 E T Bennett 5 Bn, 7426 T Davis Tunneling Co, 7446 A E Clark 7 Bn, G Laverick 5 Bn, 7446 F G Brockwell 6 Bnww1, 5th bn, 6th bn, 7th bn, geelong, aif, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Coins - ANZC Commemoration 1926, There are no makers marks, 1926
This coin set was issued in the memory of 6800 A E Kemp who served with the AIF during WW1 and was killed in action on 21 September 1917 at Glencorse Wood.This coin set is an original that was issued by the family of 6800 A E Kemp to commemorate ANZAC 1926.Square black leather display box with the lid lined in blue satin, the base has a map of Australia with the southern cross outlined on a cardboard inlay, there are five (5) 1914 Farthings on each star of the southern cross.One the cover of the box - ANZAC Commemoration 1926. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Letters and Certificate, circa 1914
There are three (3) letters from Ormond to Mona that were written whilst Ormond was 'Somewhere in France' in 1916 and one (1) Certificate to Miss M Barker from the Red Cross acknowledging her service during WW1 1914-1919.These are original letters written in 1916 and an original Red Cross Certificate issued after WW1.Three (3) grey lead pencil written letters from Ormond to Mona on oblong buff paper and an oblong paper Certificate awarded to Miss M Barker.Three (3) Letters four (4) pages from Ormond to Mona written from 'Somewhere in France' on 28 September 1916, 8 October 1916 and 18 November 1916. One (1) Certificate awarded to Miss M Barker. The certificate has been awarded by the Red Cross to Miss Barker for Four years service to the Society during the Great War 1914-1919. letters, red cross certificate, miss m barker, ormond -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Color Patch, There are no makers marks, Circa 1914
This color patch was worn by service personnel posted to AIF Corps Headquarters WW1, Administration Headquarters. The is an original Color Patch that was worn by AIF Corps Headquarters, Admin HQ during WW1.Black and White, square, felt color patch.None.color patch, ww1, aif, corps hq, admin hq -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Drawing - VX86085 Gnr H Lee, Mid 20th Century
This is a drawing of VX86085 Gnr H Lee who served with the AIF during WW2.This is an original drawing of VX86085 Gnr H Lee. Gnr Lee served with the AIF during WW2.A hand drawn picture on cardboard using grey led pencil.VX86085 Gnr H Lee. James Farnell.vx86085 gnr h lee, ww2, aif, pencil drawing -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Ribbon Bars - US Military Decorations, No makers mark, Late 20th Century
The decoration ribbons have belonged to a US Military Service Person.These decorations are the originals that have belonged to a US Military Service Person.Four Coloured Cloth Ribbons mounted for wearing on Uniform. The ribbons correspond to the Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Overseas Service Ribbon. The bronze clasp on the Good Conduct Medal indicates that the decoration has been awarded more than once.There are no inscriptions or markings. us military medal ribbons -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals 397 H U Naylor, Early 20th Century and Late 20 Century
397 Harry U Naylor served with 12 Battalion AIF during WW1. These medals and the ANZAC Medallion were awarded to Pte Naylor for his service.These Medals are the originals that were awarded to 397 Pte H U Naylor.Two Medals with ribbons - the British War Medal 1914-1918 and the Victory Medal 1914-1919. The ANZAC MedallionOn the two Medals - 397 Pte H U Naylor 12 BN AIF. On the ANZAC Medallion - H W? Naylorww1 12 battalion aif 397 pte h u naylor, 397 h naylor, 12 battalion, aif, ww1, decorations, anzac medallion -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Phoptpograph - Capt T C E Godfrey, 10 Feb 2015
Capt T C E Godfrey with the 24th Australian Infantry Battalion during WW1 1914-1918. Capt Godfrey was awarded the Military Cross while on active service. Capt Godfrey was reported missing and the photograph has Killed in Action October,but the hyear is not visible.This is a photograph of Capt T C E Godfrey, MC. Capt Godfrey Served during WW1 with 24Battalion AIF, he was Killed Action, date October but the year is not known. Capt Godfrey came from Melbourne, Victoria.An oblong, black and white photograph.Across the bottom of the photograph - Late of Melbourne, Killed in Action, October ????capt t c e godfrey, 24 aust inf bttn, ww1, military cross, kia -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
A Collection of Magazines, AUSSIE - The Australian Soldiers' Magazine, 1918 to 1919
These magazines have been printed between January 1918 and April 1919 and are a collection of stories, poems and Aussie humour. The magazines have been printed in the field by the 'AIF Printing Section'.The magazines are the originals that were printed at the time 1918-1919 and they have been bound into a collection.A collection of magazines, paper pages, the colour of the pages is a buff colour. Most of the magazines are oblong in shape, three magazines are smaller than the others.AUSSIE the Australian Soldiers' Magazine has been 'Printed in the Field' The first issue appears to be January 1918 and the last issue is April 1919. On the inside cover of one page is the name Timms.magazines, poems & aussie humour, 1918-1919, printed in the field -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book - The National Serviceman, Cambridge Printers, 'The 90 Day Wonder' Puckpunyal 1951-1959, 1999
3/772902 James K Oliver was a National Serviceman, April Intake 1955, he completed his training with 20th National Service Training Battalion, this is his story.This book is an original that was written by 3/772902 James K Oliver covering his experiences as a National Serviceman in the April Intake 1955, with 20th National Service Training Ballation at Puckapunyal.An oblong shaped book, yellow cover with white pages. On the front cover a photograph of the author 3/772902 James K Oliver.Printer, Cambridge Printers, ISBN 0-646-36510-X, first published January 1999.3/772902 james k oliver, national service, april 1955, 20 nstb -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Gunto (military sword), Circa 1935
The shin gunto was used by non-commissioned officers the design resembled the officer's shin gunto but were a cheaper quality.These swords are originals of their time and would have belonged to non-commissioned officers.2 x Gunto Japanese Swords, both swords have a curved steel blade, one sword has a metal scabbard, one has a leather scabbard. One sword has a brown tassle indicating the rank of sergeant and three cherry blossoms on the grip, one has three cherry blossoms on the grip however the tassle is missing.The blade of the sword with the metal scabbard has the number - 101657.japanese, sword, non-commissioned officers -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - 500 Ewart W Davis, Early 20th Century
500 Pte Ewart W Davis enlisted in the AIF on 06 March 1915 and was posted to 22 Battalion, Pte Davis was Killed in Action on the Gallipoli Peninsula 17 October 1915. This badge was presented to Pte Davis' family by the Residents of Belmont on 14 February 1920.This badge is the original that was presented to 500 Pte E W Davis family on 14 February 1920 - 500 Pte E W Davis lived in Geelong and enlisted in the AIF on 06 March 1915 and was Killed in Action at Gallipoli Peninsula on 17 October 1915.Gold colour, metal Badge. The badge has crossed rifles on the top front and a crown on the top of the badge.On the front of the badge - AIF, in large print BELMONT, War 1914-5. On the back of the badge - "In memory of Pte Ewart Davis for services rendered from the Residents, 14-2-20.aif, 500 pte e w davis, kia, gallipoli, ww1, belmont -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Souviner Program, No makers listed, Dunlop Military Relay ... Despatch Ride 1912, 1912
In 1912 there was a Military Relay Despatch Ride through South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. The purpose of the ride was to deliver a despatch in the quickest possible time by road through the three states mentioned. The ride was carried out under the auspices of the Dunlop Rubber Company and involved cyclists, motor cyclists and motorists.This is an original program of the event that was carried out in 1912. The program details the list of participants, a map of the route taken and statements of appreciation from the Military and the Promoters', there is also a message of greeting from the Military Commandant, South Australia to the Military Commandant, New South Wales.A cardboard cover program with white thick pages inside.On the front cover a Coat of Arms, a red stripe with souviner written in the stripe and Dunlop Military Relay ... Despatch Ride - 1912.military relay, 1912, despatch ride, dunlop rubber company -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Leather Wallet, Bank Notes, Booklet on Patience, a Post Card, Mid 20th century
The Wallet has been issued to a member of the Australian Military Forces by the Geelong & District Soldiers Welfare Committee. It would appear the bank notes have been amassed by the owner of the Wallet and the post card and booklet have belonged the owner of the Wallet.All the items are originals from a member of the AIF.1 x Brown Leather Wallet, several bank notes, 1 x booklet 'Some Patience' - grey cover and white pages. A Sepia coloured post card of a tented camp in front of two of the Pyramids.Wallet - from the Geelong & District Soldiers Welfare Committee The booklet 'Some Patience' explained by H A H Carson The Bank Notes - mostly Marksleather wallet, bank notes, booklet, post card -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Membership Card Auburn Sub Branch
This is a Financial Membership Card for Auburn RSL, 1951. The card has been issued to ?L Pond.This is an original Financial Membership Card that was issued by the Auburn RSL Sub Branch to ?L Pond in 1951.A Financial Membership Card from Auburn RSSAILA,1951, an oblong, grey card, thr RSL Badge on the front, members name and signature and secretary signature. Figures 1 2 3 on the back.Members name and signature - ?L Pond, Secretary signature - ?E Siddon.membership card, auburn rsl, 1951 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Invitation to Windsor Castle, 1918
This is an Invitation to admit 'The Bearer' to the State Apartments, Windsor Castle, on Tuesday 01 October, 1918, between the hours of 11 am and 1 pm.This card is an original invitation from 1918 to attend the State Apartments, Windsor Castle, on 01 October.A white oblong card. By Command of the King an invitation to the State Apartments,Windsor Castle, Tuesday 01 October 1918.On the front of the card a Coat of Arms, the Number 57, Morning, Signature Sandhurst, Lord Chamberlain. On the rear information on gaining access to Windsor Castle. invitation card, windsor castle, 01 october 1918 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Magazine - Diggers Annual, 1951
This magazine was printed and issued in 1951. It is a collection of stories and poems compiled by Plugger Martin and W Gilbert, both late 2AIF.This is an original Digger's Annual Magazine from 1951.An oblong booklet, grey cover and white pages - Digger's Annual, Jubilee Year 1951 - Time Marches On - Tales of Diggers Old and New.The Magazine is compiled by Diggers Plugger Martin and W Gilbert. The Magazine was set up and printed by the Clyde Press, 608 High Street, Thornbury, Victoria.magazine, stories & poems, plugger martin & w gilbert, 2aif, 1951 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Magazine, The National War Memorial of Victoria, Early 20th Century
This is a written and pictorial history of The National War Memorial of Victoria, The Shrine of Remembrance. There are 50 photographs and illustrations included in this Magazine to complement the written history.This is an original magazine detailing of the history of The National War Memorial of Victoria, The Shrine of Remembrance.An oblong magazine, thick paper cream colour cover with white pages, The National War Memorial of Victoria, An Interpretative Appreciation of the Shrine of Remembrance. On the front page illustrations from the Shrine of Remembrance Victoria.Set up and Printed in Australia by D W Joynt, Colarts Studios Pty Ltd, Melbourne.national war memorial of victoria, the shrine of remembrance, magazine -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Print - 'Mosquito', Mid 20th century
The print is of a 'mosquito' aircraft and has been signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. Group Captain RAF. Group Captain Cheshire became a most decorated pilot during WW2 and was created Baron of Cheshire in 1991 in recognition of his charitable work.This print 'Mosquito' has been personally signed by Leonard Cheshire.A print of the aircraft Mosquito, the aircraft is portrayed in flight on a sky background. The print is in a silver metal frame with a white backing.Each print is individually signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. The original painting is by Robert Taylor. The print is published by The Military Gallery, Bath. leonard cheshire, vc., group capt raf, ww2, baron of cheshire