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Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - FOREIGN CURRENCY
Albert Edward Corrie VX 47191.1 10 Yen note - paper, dark grey print, portrait right side back - green print, 10 YEN - laminated .2 1 LIVRE note - paper, green, pink print, sketch of ancient ruins left side front back - red print, arabic script - laminated.1 PRINT - JAPANESE .2 BANQUE De SYRIE ET Du LIBAN DAMAS len SEPTEMBER 1939bank notes, foreign currency -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, 1981
The plaque accompanying the stained glass window by Gerry Cummins was dedicated in 1981 to the men who gave their lives during the World War II period in the merchant and navy services.The chapel originally designed as a Memorial to the Great War 1914-18 continues to be a place of commemoration for both merchant and naval services of WW2 and other conflicts.Small rectangular plaque made of steel mounted on wood. The plaque features helm representing Merchant seamen and an anchor with a crown on top representing the Navy. Both are gold plated. To the glory of God and In memory of those who went down to the sea in ships 1939-1945 24 Dec, 1981.second world war, world war two, navy, merchant, plaque, 1981, ww2, merchant navy -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion
Medallion issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in recognition of their service during World War 2. This medallion was awarded to 127869 LAC RAMAGE W A - Wilfred Allen Born 29/1/1925. Served in the RAAF between 1943- 1946 then transferred to the RAN. Died on 3/1/2004 and buried at Wangaratta.Medallion issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in appreciation of their service during WW2Circular silver metal medallion - obverse side has coat of arms above image of woman in a field - rear side embossed with laurel wreath.Borough of Wangaratta Incorporated 1863 In Grateful Appreciation 127869 LAC Ramage W A World War 1939-1945medallion, borough of wangaratta, ww2, w a ramage, raaf, ran -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1952 (Exact)
Small black and white photograph of a Bride and Groom at the churchOn back of photo: "Mr. & Mrs. Owen Faust (nee Dorothy Budd)" "Lived in Harris Street. Left in 1939" dorothy budd, owen faust, dorothy faust -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - German Club
Information folder containing material pertaining to the German Club, Belgrave. Contents: -article, NAZI CLUB - Victorian Camp - Opened By Hitler, Cairns Post, 25 Apr 1938 -German home in forest, The Argus, 27 Apr 1938 -photo, Australian Nazi Party room, Dandenong Ranges -sketch, Arbeits-heim in Belgrave (Tecoma) Vic, sketch signed Karl Muffler, 5-4-91 -article with photo, Nazi Club in Victoria, Burnie's Advocate, 2 May 1938 -article, A German holiday camp, The Horsham Times, 3 May 1938 -article, Nazi propaganda denied, Echuca's Riverina Herald, 3 May 1938 -letter to editor, Nazi Club, The Argus, 3 May 1938 -article, Cat Out Of The Bag, Burnie Advocate, 4 May 1938 -article, German Club at Belgrave - Students Propose Raid, Port Pirie Recorder. 4 May, 1938 -article, No Trouble at Club, The Argus, 9 May 1938 -article, Bush Fires in May! - German Club near Belgrave saved, The Age, 16 May 1938 -letter to editor, Nazi propaganda, Burnie Advocate, 6 Jun 1838 -article, Close Watch Kept On Operations, South Australi's The Advertiser, 12 Jul 1939 -article, Nazi Club at Belgrave, The Age, 7 Sep 1939 -article, German Club closed, Cairns Post, 8 Sep 1939 -article, German Club property, 12 Sep 1939 -article, Belgrave's "Nudist" Colony, Healesville & Yarra Glen Guardian, 22 Jun 1940 -article, German Club at Belgrave, The Age, 5 Mar 1942belgrave, world war 2, germans, nazi party -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Work on paper - Document Post Card, Field Service post card, 1942
Field Service Post CardPost marked 12 Dec 1942 Addressed Mrs. M. Healey?? 57 Melville Street Hawthorn. Signed by K. Brookes?? The postal directories list Irene May Scully, dressmaker. Parents, Florence and Thomas, a gas employee. Florence was born in Caulfield 1921 and died in Blackburn Married name McKay -
National Wool Museum
Trophy, The Miller Challenge Cup
Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed downGeelong Girls Interhouse Sports Association/ the Miller Challengecup/ for teams events/ To be won 4 times/ 1939 G J Coles & Co Ltd 1940 RETSOL/ 1941 Federal "A"/ 1942 RS&A "A"/ 1943 Federal "B"/ 1944 Union Cricketers/ 1945 Unity Cricketers/ 1946 Federalia/ 1947 Federal "C"/ 1948 Federal "C"/ 1950 Federalia/ 1951 Church of Christwoollen mills textile mills - sporting teams textile mills - staff sporting teams, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, sport, woollen mills, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff, sporting teams -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Free! Lecture and Concert, 1942
Promotion and program for a free lecture and concert at St Kilda Town Hall on 19 June 1942. The lecture topic was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War Correspondent William Courtney, and the entertainment included musical performances. Although free, silver coin donations for the St Kilda Patriotic Society were sought.Buff coloured paper printed in black on one sidewilliam courtney, arnold matters, thea phillips, city of st kilda, anthony ferrara, st kilda patriotic society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII ONE GALLON FUEL RATION TICKET, 31/01/1942
WWII One Gallon Fuel Ration Ticket: 7 x tickets attached, cream with blue and red print and perforated edges. At the top is "Motor Spirit with the Commonwealth Emblem" in the middle and "Ration Ticket". Commonwealth Control board Liquid Fuel issued under national security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations. 1 Gallon This ticket must be endorsed by consumer with Name and Licence number. Valid only until 31st Jan 1942 Not Transferable, on a red background of circle shapes with "Department of Supply and Development" printed. On the back hand printed in black ink is "G. Alice Jones 2(e)/4652".government, federal, fuel ration ticket, ww11. g. alice jones -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Rose Family, 1920 - 1942
Four sepia photographs copied from originals. .01 - Photograph of Roland Thomas Rose in car and son Frank William (Bill) Rose beside car c 1925. .02 - Hilda Annie Rose outside 168 Ross Street - R T Rose Licenced grocer c 1930 .03 - Brian Hanson (donor's uncle) and Bill Rose with unknown man outside wooden doors of 168 Ross Street c 1941 .04 Sadie Ford and Bill Rose c 1942 in backyard of 168 Ross Street (donor's father and great aunt)Names and dates on back of photosbuilt environment - commercial, business and traders - wine and spirits, roland thomas rose, frank william rose, bill rose, sadie ford, ross street, r t rose - licenced grocer, ballarat invalid stout, brian hansen -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board, Mal Rowe, Destination Signs on Munitions Factory Extras, 1942
Printed copies of a digital copies of Instructions issued by the MMTB regarding World War 2 notices to crews. .1 - Notice C4608 - Destination Signs on Munitions Factory Extras - dated 24/2/1942 to Essendon, Footscray and Central Bus Garage crews - when the various signs and route number letters were to be used on Explosives Factory, Ordnance Factory and Ammunition Factory to be shown on trams. .2 - Notice C4551 - "Running to and from Explosives and Ordinance factories - Instructions regarding destination signs to be shown for trams from Brunswick, Malvern, Glenhuntly and Hanna St depots.trams, tramways, world war 2, footscray, destination roll, maribyrnong, west maribyrnong, explosives factory, ordnance factory, ammunition factory -
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, ARMY, 1. 1950. 2. 1951. 3, 4, 5 unknown
Medal bar. War Medal 1939 - 45 Australian Service Medal Korea Medal 1939 - 45 Star Pacific Star Korea UN Medal.1. This is a black woollen jacket. It has 4 front pockets. It has Sgt's stripes on arm (Gold). It has RA Inf buttons. On the collars are another pattern RA Inf button - Kings Crown. Shiled design surrounded with oak leaves. Crossed rifles in centre of shield. It has six ribbons - see below. 2. Trousers - black wool. red stripe on legs. Fly is held shut with buttons, black. Two side pockets - One rear pocket. 3. Shirt - off white - civilian. 4. Belt - black wool, brass buckle. 5. Tie - black, purple liner.Jacket - Inside has written - 3/2729 J.D. Powell. Trousers - Jorgenson R/5.ww2, postwar ww2, uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of two people - one standing behind a cart, another standing on it, c.1939
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of a woman standing behind a cart with another man on the cart. In the background, a building and some cattle can be seen.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen '1939 Roy Chellew (in cart) and sister campbell. This is the wood dump behind Rogers Cottage. Various fallen branches collected over the island and were brought up and dumped here - either sawn or cut up for use in the (?) or open fires'churchill island -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: VICTORIAN RAILWAYS LETTER TO R. HUDDLE
Document: 2 typed letters and 2 typed memos relating to installation of a station light at Castlemaine. Letters are addressed to R. Huddle, Secretary, A.F.U.L.E, on Victorian Railways letterhead, and written from the District Superintendent's Office, Bendigo, dated from 4th. February through to 18th. April 1939. Staple removed from documents. Handwritten note on memo dated 18th. Feb. 1939, by R. Huddle, stating that 'Mr. McKerlie will interview you concerning this matter'.organisation, government, victorian railways, huddle, r., victorian railways, superintendent's office, mckerlie, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Monument Hill Consolidated (Bgo.) N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated May 10, 12 1939. Also dated 24 Aug 1939 and 2/10/39. Re North Deborah Shares. Instructions to advise on power of directors to sell these shares. Perusing Rules of Co. Letter to you advising on directors' powers to sell. Cost £1.1.0. "R677 de. 24/8/39" written in top left corner.miss g. alice jones - solicitor - account, monument hill consolidated (bgo.) n l, north deborah shares -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
North Deborah G. M. Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated April 17, 1939, and 24 Aug 1939. Proposed Agreement with Deborah Co. The two companies wanted an agreement to use part of each other's leases. They were sent a letter advising them to transfer to each other the respective portions of the leases. Cost £1.1.0. "R677 del 24/8/39" written in the top left corner.miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, north deborah g. m. co n l., deborah co -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Corfield and company, Give me back my dear old cobbers, 2008
The story pf the 58th and 59th Australian Infantry Battalions 1913-1942. Author Robin S Corfeild Black hard cover with grey dust jacket with photos- Ruc Petillon cemetery and Badges from 58th and 59th Battalions.military history, books -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Leather
Afrika Korps belt taken from a dead German near Alam Halfa in September, 1942. The belt is dark brown leather with a silver coloured alloy belt buckle with a German military eagle with swastika, emblazoned on eagle's chest.german, belt, ww2, alam halfa, afrika korps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SEA PORT
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. sea port: more from the Darwin series of photos taken in 1942, during World War 2. in this shot the Darwin wharf shows the affects of bombing. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: KING GEORGE VI HALFPENNIES
Australian Halfpennies of King George VI: 1941 (2), 1942 (2), 1943 (11), 1946 (2), 1947 (3), 1948 (11), 1949 (8), 1950 (5), 1951 (6). The coins are all circulated and in various conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, halfpennies -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph, Optical Munitions: T.H. Laby
Part of a series entitled “Optical Munitions - School of Natural Philosophy, 1942-1945”. Black and white photo of T.H. Laby holding a gun sight. Catalogued out of order as 122.2 (Photograph temporarily mislaid and repllaced by a P/C) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DONALD CLARKE COLLECTION: NEWELL'S FURNITURE STORES INVOICE
Invoice dated 26 May 1942 from Newell's Furniture Stores for the purchase of one Buffet for the sum of £ 6.10.00, paid by cheque. Newell's Furniture Stores, 6 Queen Street, Bendigo, (late The "Dug Out" Furniture Stores). -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO MUSIC LOVERS CLUB - MINUTE BOOK
Minute book from the Bendigo Music Lovers Club from their inaugural meeting on 19 Sept. 1934 t. 11 November 1942. Book has a green cover with a red spine and a red label with Minute Book printed on it.books, music, bendigo music lovers club, bendigo music lovers club - minute book, h l veale, winifred batterham, clarice cox -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Register, Department of Agriculture Victoria Stock Breeding Record: Jersey Cattle, 1909-1945
Handwritten entries and typed and handwritten inserts. Covers period from 1909-1945. Includes pedigrees, sales, milk and fat records. Includes copy of pedigree certificate 6th February, 1941, Notice of bulls for sale March 1942.pedigrees, sales, milk, fat records, pedigree certificate, bulls, sale, cows -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Card and invitation, Unknown
9th Australian Division Cavalry Regiment Christmas Card from Middle East December 1942. 57/60 Battalion AIF Invitation to "Welcome Home Dance" St Kilda Town Hall. Tuesday 21st May 1946. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Pet food tin
Cylindrical tin. Label says "Tucker Box, Dog and Cat Food". Also an article on the founders of the company, A. & N. Pennell, published in the Sunshine Advocate, Friday 4th September 1942, and sourced from Trove (National Library of Australia).Metal -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Aircraft design in the 1930s, Aircraft Design Volume 2 Aerostructures
Overview of the general principles of aircraft deaign as they existed in the 1930sHardback booknon-fictionOverview of the general principles of aircraft deaign as they existed in the 1930saircraft design -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Club Terrace, 2009
This book was published by Orbost & District Historical Society in 2009 after the death of Graham Dyce in 2007. Graham Dyce was a long-time member of Orbost & District Historical Society. His family came from the Combienbar / Club Terrace district.This is a local history book written by a local author, Graham Dyce.A 144 pp book titled Club Terrace, A Town and its Diary 1895-1939. It has a grey and sepia cover with a sepia photograph of The club Terrace Hotel.The book was written by Graham Dyce.club-terrace-history-settlement gold-mining -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Voters Rolls, Mail Print, Borough of Ringwood Voters Rolls - 1925 to 1951, 1925 to 1951
Voter's Rolls for the Borough of Ringwood - Southern Province, including subdivisions of Ringwood, Croydon and Kangaroo Ground. Also electoral districts of Nunawading, Evelyn and Upper Yarra.Voters Rolls - paper covered.; 1. 1925 to 1928 - 4 copies; 2. 1932 to 1939 - 9 copies; 3. 1940 to 1949 - 14 copies; 4. 1950 to 1951 - 2 copiesBorough of Ringwood - Voters Roll