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Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SCARF
Scarf was a souvenir of Churchill's time as Prime Minister of England during WW2.Scarf with various images of Sir Winston Churchill in his role during WW2. Images on both sides. Predominately brown with white backgrounds with images in black, yellow and red. Also written onto the scarf are extracts of some of his speeches.Written on the scarf are extracts of many of his speeches.souvenir, scarf, ww2, churchill -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - COLLECTION OF NEWSPAPERS, Herald Sun, From 31 Aug 1989 - 19 July 1990
The Herald Sun released this series starting Aug 31, 1989 as a collection item and commemoration of WW2 covered all key events of WW2. The extracts are as per the headlines and by lines of the day.Series of a collection of 55 broadsheet newspaper pages covering the entirety of WW2. Each page is a single sheet broadsheet in black and white, with extracts of actual war articles and photos from key days starting from Sept 2, 1939 with the start of the war in Europe and finishing with final surrender of Japan on August 16th 1945.Headed "MY WAR" from part 1 to part 55 with the Sun News Pictorial heading.herald-sun, ww2, commemoration papers -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photo
WW2 Gun Pitphoto, ww2, army -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Heart Mountain, 1989
Novel based on experiences of Japanese Americans arrested and interned in USA during WW2.novel based on internment of Japanese Americans during WW2japanese american internees, ww2 internees, gretel ehrlich, internment camps usa -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Inert Training Rounds in Clip WW2, Lee Enfield 303 Training Rounds
WW25 inert training rounds in original clip. Lee Enfield 303 WW24 rounds on Base- MF VI 26. 1 round- A ↑ I VI 24. very dificult to decipher. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Poster
WW2 War Ship Recognition sheet.poster, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPERS WW2
Various Victorian Newspaper covering start of WW2 and end of WW2 and one covering ANZAC Day in 1927.Faded newspapers on yellowed paper with black writing. 1. The Morning Post April 26th 1927 with articles relating to ANZAC Day. Broadsheet format and 10 pages content. 2. The Sun, Wed Aug 20th 1939 covering era up to the Declaration of War in Europe. Tabloid format in 42 pages. 3. The Sun, Sat Sept 2, 1939 covering lead up to Declaration of War on 2nd Sept, 1939. Tabloid format in 48 pages. 4. & 5. Bendigo Advertiser, Thur Aug 16, 1945 re end of WW2 with Japanese Surrender. Broadsheet format with 16 pages. 6. The Herald, Wed Mar 21st, covering key battles of both theatres of WW2. Broadsheet format with 12 pages.bendigo advertiser, the sun, morning post, newspapers, ww2 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
Army Tropical WW2 Officersuniform, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
Pilot Officers Uniform WW2uniform, ww2, raaf -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Head light cover
During WW2 headlight covers were used for night driving during brown out periods. They were compulsory from late 1941 to the end of 1943 when it was thought that the danger of invasion had passed. They were designed to restrict the amount of light emitted by cars and vans.Head light covers used during WW2. Small rectangular opening to allow a sliver of light to shine at night .Metal round piece with metal shade for headlights to point to the ground. Originally painted black.Stamped Lucasww2, blackout, cars -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, SOUVENIR SHELL, 1947
On display label: “Hand Painted Shell. Made in the islands WW2. Donated by N Hubble.Hand painted shell souvenir with palm trees, mountain. Shell mounted on timber stand, diamond shape.On timber base - hand inscribed - “N/Horvic Hubble/1947/WW2”military history, souvenirs, islands -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1943
WW2 Pre Packed First Field Dressingstawell, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Kormoran Orchestra
Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. Man in middle front row, with white hat, is Hans Hesse, piano and accordion player.Sepia photograph of Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. on back: Kormoran orchestra, Hans Hesse, centre front. Donor Monika Goetze nee Hesse (daughter) 17 November 2018.graytown camp, kormoran orchestra, hans hesse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Model - AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION (WW2), C. WW2
Aircraft recognition models were produced and painted flat black and lacked any real surface detail or markings in order to simulate a silhouette. Training purposes for both military personnel and civilians alike.1. & 2. Model Aircraft x 2 made from timber and painted black. 1. Has four engines and appears to be a "Boeing B.17 Flying Fortress", an American heavy bomber WW2. 2. Has twin engines - a "Vickers Wellington", a British, long range medium bomber WW2.Handwritten label with models - grey lead pencil. "Recognition Model used to train pilot and gunner in identification. Top. Boe's B17. Bottom Vickers Wellington". 1. Label on bottom of model - "FORTRESS"military, aircraft, training, ww2 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Coin
1932 Penny, found near Kurramine Beach, NQ c1980, following cyclone. Beach used by WW2 troops in WW2 for recreation.ephemera, ww2, general -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2
The photo with the stage is most likely for the "Gracie Fields" show for the troops in Borneo in 1945. It is unclear where the other photos were taken.WW2 Asian Theatre five photos.Black and white photos of various sizes. 1. Photo of Allied Navy ship at dock. Union Jack flag and Navy Personnel at bow. 2. Photo of temporary stage set up with seating set in a small rural valley. 3. Photo of Airfield with town in background and at least 12 fighter planes lined up in formation. 4. Photo of Allied soldiers resting under thatched roof and palm trees in a casual setting. 5. Photo of crashed Bomber or Transport US Aircraft, partially stripped of parts.airfield operations, ww2, photos -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Picture
composite photo of WW2 memories of a member.picture, ww2, ran -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Pouch Ammunition
Pouch Ammunition WW2, 37 pattern.equipment, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
photo HMAS Manoora
Photo HMAS Manoora in WW2 camo.photo, ww2, ran -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Lapel Pin
2/24th Infantry Battalion WW2badge/buttons, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Collar Badge
Rising sun WW2 collar dog.badge/buttons, ww2, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2 TOMAHAWK AIRCRAFT
Photograph depicts a WW2 Tomahawk aircraft piloted by Ian A. Lyons. Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A, 'Joe' Lyons Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white photograph of a piloted WW2 Tomahawk aircraft taxiing on a desert landing strip. Photograph is mounted on dark green coloured cardboard. A handwritten caption on white paper is attached to the bottom of the photograph.Handwritten caption: 'IAN LYONS, 3RD SQUADRON (TOMAHAWK) LIBYA 1942, WESTERN DESERT'.ww2, north africa, western desert, libya, tomahawk aircraft, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Framed Photograph, Rev JJ Tresidder VX117292
John Joseph Tressider was a Catholic Chaplain that served in WW213cm x18cm black and white photograph of Army Catholic Chaplain VX117292 Capt JJ Tresidder. In the photograph, the Reverand is wearing glasses, a WW2 style jacket, sam browne and peak cap as well as a priests collar. The photograph is on fujifilm photostock paper. The photo is framed in a hazelnut coloured frame and has a white, stepped card spacer between the photo and the glass.chaplain, photograph, 5/6rvr, ww2 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW2 German Combat Helmet, Circa 1940-1945
Associated with WW2 german issue helmet for combat purposes. Associated with WW2 German combat helmet issue. Once owned by Harry Dyson, Chiltern Resident. Manganese metal Combat Helmet used by German Troops WW2. Hard metal exterior. ww2 german helmet, german ww2 combat helmet -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Book - On Guard, Volunteer Defence Corps
An excellent reference to the forming and service of the Australian Volunteer Defence Corps in WW2. Sometimes referred to as Australia's Dad's Army. History of the Australian Volunteer Corps in WW2 ( Home Guard ).Printed pagesPrinted pages containing photos, sketches and jokes. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Picture WW2 Soldier Name N/Kphoto, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
GLASSBORO R. H
Photo, poem and WW2 book. R.H. Glassboro.documents, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Pouch Ammunition
Webbing Pouch Ammunition WW2 37 pattern.equipment, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Model
WW2 LCT Landing Craft / Truck Transportermodel, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Helmet
WW2 Air Raid Wardens,Area controller Helmet (reporo)headgear, ww2