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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Model
Model Jeep American with equipmentmodel, ww2, army -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed print, The Great Grey Raider
On the night of August 24, 1941 HMS Kanimbla, with 300 Indian troops on board led a flotilla in a surprise attack on the Iranian port of Bandar Shahpur capturing eight German and Italian merchant vessels all containing valuable cargoes, as well as two Iranian gunboats and a floating dock. Kanimbla went alongside the burning Italian tanker Bronte and fought the fires while engaging a train with her main armament and with her 3-inch guns. She remained in the region until October 11, supervising the port and carrying out salvage work on the captured vessels, including salvage work on the German freighter Hohenfels. After further work in Indian waters during the latter part of October and November, Kanimbla proceeded to Singapore and escorted the first convoy out of that city after the Japanese attack on Malaya. She arrived in Melbourne on Christmas Day. She carried out further convoy work off the Australian coast and in both the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. At the end of the war HMAS Kanimbla was employed in repatriating Australian servicemen from the Pacific Islands and also in returning Dutch dependents to the East Indies (Indonesia). Between October 1946 and June 1948 she sailed between Australia and Japan transporting British Commonwealth Occupation Forces. MS Kanimbla was unique for many reasons, she was the only passenger liner in history to have a fully operational radio broadcasting station built into the ship at the time of construction. The equipment was manufactured by AWA in Australia and had been shipped to Ireland for installation whilst the ship was still under construction.Brown timber frame housing white mount and dark blue print with grey ship in the centre above list of names below and top right and left corners.THE GREAT GREY RAIDER Captured 22 Ships, / Floating Dock, / 1Train Ships captured: Weissenfels, Wildenfels, V. Mayakovsky, Sheng Wha, Marienfels, Karakoram, Hathor, Winford, Sturmfels, Hohenfels, Store Nordiske, Tonjer, Chahbaaz, Barbara, Talisman, Corona, Carboto, Dah Pu, Sygna, Gabon, Bronte, Agnes Pre War: M.V. Kanimbla, McIlrath McEachern Line, 12000 Tons War: Commissioned as H.M.S. & Later H.M.A.S as armed Merchant Cruiserkanimbla, great grey raider, hohenfels, bronte, ww2, 1941 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sidearm - German, 1940's
... of German paratroopers equipment/arms in WW2.... Formerly part of German paratroopers equipment/arms in WW2 arms ...Possession of POW at Camp13, Murchison. Formerly part of German paratroopers equipment/arms in WW2German paratroopers sidearm resembling large pocket knife with blade and retractable spike. Wood covereed metal shaft/handle riveted. Metal ring attached at spike end. Thumb guide towards unprotected blade.SMF Solingen Rostfreiarms, edged, weapons -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Box - Tool
Made by Ernst Sawatsky in Camp 3. Delivered to the museum by Karl Hornung at the request of his Uncle, Peter HornungLarge wooden box with hinged lid. A separate shelf fits inside and is divided into 9 sections which could hold tools and equipment for carpentry. The sections are made from 3 ply wood and held in poisition with a picece of lightweight wire. The corners of the box have been mitredtool box, wooden, sawatsky e, hornung p, hornung k, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, trades, carpentry -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1944
RAVENSHOE, QLD. 1944-06-19. THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ALLIED LAND FORCES, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA, VX1 GENERAL SIR THOMAS BLAMEY, GBE., KCB., CMG., DSO., ED., AND HIS STAFF WATCHING PERSONNEL OF HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2/24TH INFANTRY BATTALION ENGAGED IN THEIR 3" MORTAR DRILL DURING HIS TOUR OF INSPECTION OF ARMY UNITS IN THE ATHERTON AREAThe 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941ā1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943ā1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honourReproduced black and white photograph of soldiers and Army Officer watching on as two soldiers in foreground demonstrate equipment2/24th battalion, ww2, ravenshoe, blamey -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Goggles, WW2 RAF/RAAF Fighter Pilots MK IVB Goggles
It is not known how these goggles belonging to the late Evan Johns were acquired. Evan did not enlisted in the Defence Forces but did have an interest in aviation.The frame of these goggles is in excellent condition with virtually no paint loss and only minor marking. The pressed brass frame incorporating hinged lens holders is finished in black paint.The nosepiece leather and backing chamois are both good . The original rubber facepads are in excellent shape and remain pliable; The clear lenses do have delamination marks . The strap components are excellent throughout with clear Air Ministry markings. There is the anti-glare screen, commonly known as the flip shield with the short enclosed type spring mechanism. AM REF NO 22C/167 Goggles MarkIVB -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Small binoculars and case, 1942
Binoculars used in the fieldKhaki coloured canvass case with carry strap containing metal Binoculars Serial number 150918 Binoculars prism No 2 Mk 2, magnification x6. O.S, 108 M.A. world war two, second world war, binoculars, binoculars prism no 2 mk 2, wwii, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - WW2 Telephone Set, Standard Telephone and Cables Pty Ltd, 1942
... handset with attached cord and four-prong plug. Equipment WW2 ...An example of a Telephone Set D Mk V which was used by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal and Morse code communications over short distances via a telephone line.An example of a Telephone Set D Mk V which was used by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal and Morse code communications over short distances via a telephone line. Rectangular aluminum green painted box with broad canvas webbing strap secured to the side of the body through metal loops. Two vertical webbing loops are attached to the rear of the body. Stencilled in black on top TELE. SET. D. MK. V.'. The housing opens by a hinged fold back lid that is secured by a hook and eye closure. Attached to the inside of the lid are two metal plates. The first is a circuitry diagram, the second is the instructions for use of the set. The interior contains the phone assembly and is divided by a metal shelf. On the left is a bell with two screw terminal in front. At the center is the telegraph key and behind that is the battery box with a small metal plate with, 'TELEPHONE SET. D.MK.V To the right is metal box with two terminals in frontAttached to the bottom of the shelf is a slide out metal key Below the shelf is a compartment in which is stowed a black metal headset with provision for a bakelite handset with attached cord and four-prong plug.Tele Set stamped on outside of unit. Inside lid plaque - Telephone Set D MK V -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - WW2 Telephone Set
... bakelite telephone handset. Equipment WW2 Telephone Set ...An example of a field Telephone Set which was used by Australian forces during the Second World War for verbal communications over short distances.Rectangular aluminum green painted box with metal loops secured to the sides of the body. . The housing opens by a hinged fold back lid that is secured by a hook and eye closure. Attached to the inside of the lid is a metal plate with instructions for use together with a circuitry diagram. The interior contains the phone assembly and is divided by a metal box with a pull up button in front. There are two terminals at the front right hand side in line with an external winder. Attached with a cord to the left side is a black bakelite telephone handset.YAA856 Telephone Set āLā No2 (Aust) -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Equipment - RAAF Leather Flying Goggles - Francis Robertson WW2 Pilot, WW2 Circa 1940
These goggles belonged to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson who crash landed his trainee solo flight tiger moth into Nurse Carters home at Chiltern in 1943. Pilot Officer Robertson then went on to serve in New Guinea whilst flying Tiger Moths and Wirraways. WW2 significance with Francis Robertson having served in the New Guinea Campaign, flying Tiger Moths and Wirraways. Francis Robertson was also the trainee pilot who crashed his plane into Nurse Carter's residence at Chiltern in 1943. Leather and perspex flying goggles belonging to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson WW1. The goggles are made of leather, reinforced rubber and protective vision perspex. pilot, world world 2, raaf, frank robertson, goggles -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW2 Circa - Leather Overnight Case : RAAF Pilot Francis (Frank) Robertson
The case belonged to WW2 RAAF Pilot Francis (Frank) Robertson. The case was used to store his pilot equipment (goggles, flying hat) and set of uniforms. 1940's era leather overnight carry case. Belonged to RAAF pilot Frank Robertson. Leather hard mid brown coloured overnight carry case, brass keyholes, leather restraining straps on the inside of the lid. The internal material lining appears to be of strong cotton weave and is strped in colours of light tan, white and fawn. There is no identifying make or brand on the case. Unknown if it is military in issue. Nilww2 era raaf pilot frank robertson carry case, 1940's brown leather carry case -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Equipment - Gas mask C WW2
... Equipment Gas mask C WW2 ... -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Hand Chain Saw
More than likely used by members of Engineer Platoons etc. during WW2Length of chain with teeth used as a chainsaw in WW2? Comes with two wooden handles, one original with a brass band, and contained in a leather pouch with two belt loops.SN & DY 1C on the inside of the leather pouchchainsaw, ww2, world war 2, wwii, world war 11, engineers, wood cutting -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment Shell Dressing, Johnson & Johnson, October 1941
00081.1 Cotton package containg shell wound dressing. October 1941 00081.2 Cotton package containing shell wound dressing Aprill 1944wound dressing,, field dressing, first aid, cotton bandage, world war 2, ww2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, Gas Mask Kit Complete, 1942
00091.1 Contents bubber face mask, With glass lenses, 00091.2 Kharki colour canvas bag, Canvas covered rubber air line connected connected to metal tin,V11 M.H. & CO. 1942gas mask, ww2, world war 2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Pay Books, Personal records
7 books detailing records. 2 pay books WW2, 1 record of service book, 1 member's personal equipment book, 1 demob book, 1 army driver's licence, 1 soldier info bookVX50214. S/Sgt J.W.Taylor -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment Arm Band WW2, 1941
... Equipment Arm Band WW2.... Equipment Arm Band WW2 ...WW2 ARP Messenger / Wardens arm band.Arm Band - ARP Messenger Blue lettering on a white background.ARP Messenger -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment
... and brass fittings. WW2 vintage Equipment ...Pattern 37 Web belt with two ammo pouches and brass fittings. WW2 vintageZAA 1955 MW2 DD -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment Small Pack, Maker is Barrow, Hepburn & Gale, UK (London), 1941
WW2 ServicePattern 37 Small Side PackVX 35006 BHCL 1941 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, MH and Company, 1944
Korean gun site holder Khaki webbing Haversacks A.G. (Anti Gas) Respirator Light Weight. Late WW2 era. Michaelis Hallenstein & Co -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, WW2
... melbourne Lyell WW2 blackened gaiters Equipment ...WW2 blackened gaitersLyell -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, WW2
... melbourne Broad arrow. WW2 canvas gaiters Equipment ...WW2 canvas gaitersBroad arrow. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, WW2
... melbourne VX80784 WW2 gaiters blanco finish Equipment ...WW2 gaiters blanco finishVX80784 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment - Aterbrin Tin, C 1940
Small Khaki tin from WW2 which onced contained Aterbrin Tables 10 mg. This product was used widely to help control Maleria amongst the troops.Impressed in the lid Aterbrin 10 gram. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, 1939
Presented to men and maybe women who enlisted in the Australian Armed Forces in WW2. It is unknown if this was a one of to soldiers from the 2nd AIF who were leaving for service overseas.Chrome plated mirrorFrom the Mayor and Councillor's of Richmond presented to members of the 2nd AIF on 20th February 1940. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment Goggles, C1940
Thought to have been used by the RAAF during WW2.Webbing straps Metal frames Glass lens Leather nose protector -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, CWW2
It is believed that the donor brought home the bottle from the Nth African campaign.German WW2 aluminium water bottlewith metal screw cap. Covered in felt with webbing sling.Nil -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Equipment - Radio Call Control
second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Binoculars in leather case
second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, ballarat rsl, ballarat, equipment/gear -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Member's Presonal Equipment Card - AMF
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat