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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Entrenching tool
Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Foldable metal shovel with pick, has a release winder at the top of a long wooden handle, which is painted white.shovel, spade, pick, entrenching tool, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Webbing/Suspenders
Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during conflict in Vietnam.Brown colored canvas webbing with brass attachments; buckles; hooks; eyelets. Used for various attachments to equipment and clothing.belts, suspenders, webbing, brass attachments, uniform, vietnam equipment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, MIA Bracelet
Stainless steel open ended bracelet engraved with missing servicemen's full name and date missing. In a buff square velvet satin-lined box. Date, 03/11/70 on the bracelet.Michael Patrick John 03/11/70mia, michael patrick john herbert -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Page, Tim and Pimlott, John, Nam: The Vietnam Experience 1965-1975, 1990
The Vietnam War was a conflict so voilent, so bizarre that it left a whole generation of young Americans too shocked and scarred to understand the nightmare they had been throughThe Vietnam War was a conflict so voilent, so bizarre that it left a whole generation of young Americans too shocked and scarred to understand the nightmare they had been throughvietnam - pictorial works, vietnam war (1961-1975), south, south east asia, american servicemen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Footscray City College Years 10, Stories from Vietnam Reflections: from Australian and Vietnamese Servicemen, 2005
A collection of stories as told to Footscay City College by many Vietnam Veterans.A collection of stories as told to Footscay City College by many Vietnam Veterans. 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, vietnam war, 1961-1975 --veterans -- vietnamese -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Street Wide Boy
A black and white photograph of a Vietnamese 'street wise boy' has his early morning wash in a fountain in central Saigon. These children were cheeky, fearless, peddled drugs and were very adept at lifting wallets out of pockets and particularly Seiko watches of unsuspecting servicemen arms.photograph, vietnamese children, gibbons collection catalogue, saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Mekong Milk Run
A black and white photograph of US servicemen along with their belongings are transported to Ton Son Nhut International Airport Saigon from their Mekong Delta Base by an RAAF No 35 Sqn Caribou 005 005 Mission 'Mekong Milk Run' for return to the USA following completion of their tour of dutyphotograph, 35 sqn raaf, caribou, mekong delta, ton son nhut airport, mekong milk run, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Faggotter, Jim, Australia, Don't Forget About Us: The Vietnam War (Copy 1)
True stories by ex-Servicemen, that did a tour of duty in the Vietnam War, and how the war affected them once they returned home.True stories by ex-Servicemen, that did a tour of duty in the Vietnam War, and how the war affected them once they returned home. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - social aspects - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Faggotter, Jim, Australia, Don't Forget About Us: The Vietnam War (Copy 2)
True stories by ex-Servicemen, that did a tour of duty in the Vietnam War, and how the war affected them once they returned home.True stories by ex-Servicemen, that did a tour of duty in the Vietnam War, and how the war affected them once they returned home.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - social aspects - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Garton, Stephen, Cost of War: Australians Return (Copy 1)
The achievements of Australian servicemen and women have played a central role in shaping Australia's national identity. But while we rightly commemorate the sacrifices of Australians in war, we have ignored those who returned to Australia and their struggles to reintegrate in Australian society.The achievements of Australian servicemen and women have played a central role in shaping Australia's national identity. But while we rightly commemorate the sacrifices of Australians in war, we have ignored those who returned to Australia and their struggles to reintegrate in Australian society. veterans - australia, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia, world war, 1939-1945 - veterans - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Entrenching tool
Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Metal hinged shovel with green wooden handle which adjusts to various anglesentrenching tool, pick, shovel, vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Shoe Black
A black and white photograph of an American servicemen and civilians in Saigon argue with a Vietnamese 'Shoe Black' as he cleans one of their shoes. The men were haggling over the cost of having their shoes shined.photograph, saigon, american soldier, shoe black, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Cyclo Taxi
A black and white photograph of a Vietnamese 'cyclo taxi' weaves its way through the traffic in Saigon. The cyclo taxi was a very economical means of transport for the Vietnames middle class workers. More often than not cyclo drivers would refuse to carry allied servicemenphotograph, saigon, cyclo taxi, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people, allied servicemen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Entrenching tool
Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Folding digging toolpick, shovel, vietnam, entrenching tool -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Souvenir
This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam other than Australian servicemen.USA stamp framed in white plastic frame. Stamp mounted on blue backgroun. USA 15 cent stamp. Green, yellow with red striped bar. "Honoring Vietnam Veterans - Nov. 11-1979.USA.15c/Honoring Vietnam Veterans/Nov-11-1979.stamp, kingsley mundy, vietnam, us stamp -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, National Servicemen's Association
... high-country nasho wangaratta National Servicemen's Association ...Brown frame with khaki mounting containing photograph of 8 men standing, 3 men sitting with a woman sitting in the centre.Back: Presentation of National Service Medals, Federal Member for Indi Sohpie Panopoulos 22 October 2003. Vin Murray, Barry Harris, Peter Styles, Ray Bliss, Bill Edgar, Les Wood, Ian Stewart, Geoff McClure, Kevin Schulz Sec: Jim Payne, Pres: Tom Heaney, Member for Indi Sophie Panopoulosnasho, wangaratta, national servicemen's association -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Unknown
Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Life Member Badge awarded to Private Mervyn HARRIS. The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women is an ex-service association. Formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations, membership of the legion is open to all ex-service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, and former members of the peacetime Australian regular and reserve forces. The legion has branches in each state, and sub-branches in major cities and towns, with its national headquarters located in Melbourne, Victoria.Gold coloured metal and blue badge with crown on top Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women Life Memberaustralian legion of ex-servicemen and women, private mervyn harris, life membership badge -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Flag: Union Jack
Flag belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club. A group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne . The Club was to assist and help World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag (Union Jack) with plaited wool loop and small length of cord (78cm) on the hoist edge of the flag. Red cross on White Cross on Blue background.Inscription :Greenwood-Smith. Stamped Made in England All Woolflags, national -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Flag -Australian Red Ensign
Belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry on Club in 1932 - a group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne. The Club was to help many WW1 veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929.Australian Red Ensign. Red cross on white cross on blue background on hoist side of flag, upper left corner. Main background colour - red.|Seven pointed white star on hoist side , lower left - Commonwealth star. Four smaller white stars - 7 points. One small star - 5 points.Stamped: Commwth - 2yd- Made in England. All woolflags, national -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Flag Red Ensign -small
Belonged to Mr. W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of returned servicemen nd business men of Melbourne . The aim of the club was to assist many World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Australian Red Ensign. Upper left on Hoist side Red Cross over-sewn over-sewn on White cross over-sewn on Navy blue background. Commonwealth(Federal) star lower Left on hoist side white 7 points Southern cross four stars white 7 points, one white star small 5 points. Red square patch : lower left on hoist side Cord Loop top left on hoist side. Cord bottom left on hoist sideThomas Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke Street Melbourneflags, national -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Union Flag Of United Kingdom (Union Jack) Small
Belonged to Mr W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of businessmen and returned servicemen of Melbourne. The club was formed to help World War Veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag. Red cross over-sewn on White Cross over-sewn on Blue Background Cord Loop on upper Hoist side Cord length on lower hoist side (25.5 cms)Thos Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke St Melbourneflags, national -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice, 2018
The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.rotary club of mitcham, remembrance day, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Mug - "21st Anniversary National Servicemen's Association 51-72"
... National Servicemen's Association 51-72" ...collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Beer Mug - "National Servicemen's Association" Ballarat & Disctrict Sub-Branch"
... goldfields Collectables Ballarat RSL Ballarat Beer Mug - "National ...collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Wine Glass x 2 "21st Anniversary National Servicemen's Association"
... Anniversary National Servicemen's Association" ...collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Certificate of Appreciation - Framed National Servicemen's Assoc of Aus
... of Appreciation - Framed National Servicemen's Assoc of Aus ...literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, A Weekend at Somers, 1964
A black and white film about Legacy camps, that was first shown at Legacy Club Night, 24th June 1965, with 200 people present. Last shown at Legacy Somers Camp, 14th April 1967, with 120 present. It is 23 min long and documents the routine and activities of a typical weekend at Somers, ending with a speech by Melbourne Legacy President I.W Anderson, who was President in 1964. Commentary Geoff McComas, Photography Garry Jones. This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.Rare footage of activities run by Melbourne Legacy for boys post WWII which indicates how many children Legacy cared for both in Victoria and nationally and shows the dedication of Legatees in providing this careGreen circular tin containing 10 inch reel in regular 8 mm film. B/W and sound. Tin has cover with details of film inside, including title, running time, and some credits. Inside the tin cover there is a place of showing list, starting at 24th of June 1965 at Legacy House Club Night.Top of tin has cover with the following: MELBOURNE LEGACY / “LEGACY HOUSE” / 293 Swanston Street, Melbourne, C.1 FILM / “A WEEKEND AT SOMERS” / Black and White - Running Time 20 mins. Commentary by Geoff. McComas / Produced by B.C.J.P Return to Executive Officer “Service to Widows of Ex-Servicemen and their Children”somers camp, junior legatees -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Intermediate Legacy Conference, Adelaide, Easter 1948, After Easter, 1948
Landscape photo with delegates, senior observers, and visitors gathered at the Intermediate Legacy Conference in Adelaide, held at Easter in 1948. Encased in a glass frame with wood (painted black) lining the edge. From TROVE: Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Thursday 1 April 1948, page 8 Legacy Conference In Adelaide Addressing delegates from all States at a convention of Intermediate Legacy Clubs last week, His Excellency the Governor (Sir Willoughby Norrie), who was accompanied by Lady Norrie, said that Adelaide regarded it as a privilege to be chosen as the venue of the first of what might become a series of annual conferences on the general policy of Intermediate Legacy of Australia. His Excellency stressed that the objects of Intermediate Legacy were to foster the spirit of comradeship, self-sacrifice and service, and to establish a high standard of citizenship and a spirit of responsibility in national development. 'Anything to do with Legacy has the strongest support of Lady Norrie and myself,' continued the Governor. 'Membership of Intermediate Legacy is open to the children of deceased servicemen who have passed the age of 16. There is no upper limit, although in 1945 a Senior Intermediate Club was formed in Adelaide for men returned from the services, or who, ineligible for service, had attained the age of 25. 'A record of an intermediate Legacy Conference in 1948. Junior Legatees who had achieved the age of 16 were forming intermediate clubs to further Legacy's work.Landscape photo with delegates, senior observers, and visitors gathered at the Intermediate Legacy Conference in Adelaide, held at Easter in 1948. Encased in a glass frame with wood (painted black) lining the edge. INTERMEDIATE LEGACY CONFERENCE ADELAIDE - EASTER, 1948 DELEGATES - SENIOR OBSERVERS - VISITORS List of names: Back Row: F. Holliday (Melbourne), R. Gammon (Geelong), M. Mead (Adelaide), S. Deverell (Adelaide), B. Rostron (Adelaide), G. Dodd (Sydney), A. Gale (Adelaide), C. J. Merefield (Brisbane), P. Phillips (Adelaide), V. Poulson (Brisbane), P. Lynch (Adelaide), D. Lapthorne (Adelaide). Second Row: R. Cumming (Melbourne), G. Bremmer (Adelaide), F. Bruce (Adelaide), M. Stevenson (Adelaide), R. A. Rowe (Hobart), H. H. Kirkwood (Adelaide), E. F. Marshall (Adelaide), E. B. Hill (Newcastle), K. Bremner (Adelaide), C. Lee (Perth), D. Lynch (Adelaide), K. Trevaskis (Geelong). Third Row: R. Wood (Adelaide), W. McDougall (Adelaide), H. B. Murn (Hobart), M. Thiselton (Adelaide), T. Rowatt (Brisbane), B. Fennel (Secretary, Adelaide), J. D. Harvey (Chairman, Adelaide), J. Murray (Sydney), V. Hawkesworth (Adelaide), L. Rolls (Melbourne), J. Yeates (Sydney), J. Byrne (Adelaide), J. Crouch (Brisbane). Front Row: G. Mead (Adelaide), R. White (Adelaide), E. Brown (Melbourne), A. Lawson (Melbourne), J. Raymond (Adelaide) Bottom of page: Frank Boase, Adelaide Back of Frame is as follows: CONROY MOFFAT PTY. LTD. PICTURE FRAMER 23 MCKILLOP STREET Tel. MU - MELBconference, ilc, delegates -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Attention Mr. Eric Young. Re: Bert Frank
00355.1 Letter dated 17 March 1943 to National Service Office to advise the appointment of Mr Bert Frank to the position of manager of the Legacy Club Hostel (Holmbush). Also requesting a permit to do so. 00355.2 Letter dated 18 March 1943 from the Department of Labour and National Service advising the was no objection to the appointment. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.Record of the Government's role in appointment of labour during 1943.00355.1 Blue quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched. 00355.2 White quarto letterhead, black type, two hole punched.00355.1 Initialled in blue ink by J Barnes. 00355.2 Signed in black ink by R.W. Drummond, Employment Division, Manpower Directorate of Department of Labour and National Serviceresidences, holmbush, staff, bert frank -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Fundraising Button, For Kith and Kin, 1915
Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.Metal badge with a printed illustration of a Red Cross flag and printed text on a red ink background surrounded by a white border. The Commonwealth Button Fund issued buttons of this design for a Victorian Red Cross appeal in July 1915. All funds raised during the appeal were to be used for the support of the Australian Red Cross and the servicemen in their care. Between 300,000-400,000 of these buttons were distributed."For Kith and Kin"patriotic buttons, badges, first world war 1914-1918