Digital PDF filenon-fictionForeward by Roger Lough Chief Defence Scientist This book celebrates 100 years of defence science in Australia, beginning with the role of Cecil Napier Hake in investigating the feasibility of establishing a cordite factory in this country. From those early days defence science has undergone many changes, reflecting that the nature of warfare itself has changed radically since Hake developed safety standards for handling cordite and went on to establish the first defence laboratory in Victoria.cordite factory, maribyrnong, maribyrnong explosive factory

the Australian Defence Medal - the ADM was approved in 2006 to be awarded to Australian Defence Force personnel who have demonstrated their commitment and contribution to the nation by service for an initial enlistment period of four years service, whichever is the lesser.Round silver replica medal depicting Australian coat of arms. Red ribbon with two thin white stripes.The Australian Defence Medalaustralian, defence, medal

From the Swainston Collection, a set of documents and medals from a National Serviceman. The Australian Defence Medal recognises Australian Defence Force personnel who have completed either an enlistment period or four years service after 3 September 1945.This is an example of the Australian Defence Medal for which all Vietnam veterans were eligible.Cupro-nickel Australian Defence Medal plus miniature of same, attached to red and white striped ribbons with black edges to represent the colours of the Flanders poppy, symbol of the Anzac spirit. Three red stripes signify Army, Air Force, Navy. Striped ribbon bar with pins forms part of set. Covering letter addressed to N E Swainston, dated '27 April 2011'. The information card about symbolism of medal and original hard black case complete the set. Front shows Commonwealth Coat of Arms surrounded by the words 'THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDAL'. Reverse bears "FOR SERVICE' plus Crown of St Edward within a wattle wreath.'3801127 N E SWAINSTON' engraved around bottom edge of large medal.medal, defence medal, honours

Australian Defence Force ribbons representing medals that can be awarded.Collection of ribbons to be displayed in lieu of wearing full medals etc by soldiers of Australian Military Forces when entitled to be so warn.Chart - Honours Decorations and Medals of the Australian Defence Force. Display of ribbons representing medals that can be awarded to Australian Military Forces personnel.Sheet of Masonite with a printing of Honours Decorations and Medals of the Australian Defence Force - depicting ribbons for medals awarded to Australian Military Forces.australian defence force, honours,decorations and medals

Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Defence Cataloguing Authority Defence Cataloguing Authority

Special edition of ADF Journal reporting the proceedings of joint Australian Defence College - Royal United Services Institute seminar conducted in May 2007ISSN 1320-2545defence planning, conferences, rusi, australian defence college, defence planning, conferences, rusi, australian defence college

Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Joint Defence Space StationJoint Defence Space Station

Defence Force Journal - Gallipoli 75th Anniversary 1915 - 1990.Soft cover book. Soft cover cardboard, white and black print on front cover. Cover illustration in colour, montage of images and illustrations of Gallipoli. 100 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated, black and white and colour photographs, posters and maps.books, gallipoli 75th anniversary, 1915-1990, ww1, journals

Wooden Plaque 25cm x 20cm with insignia of Joint Defence Space Communication Station Joint Defence Space Communication Station

Staple bound booklet with opaque cover containing green metallic writing over card cover collage of photographs of military persons and equipmentnon-fictionFor over a century the men and women of the Australian Defence Force have developed a rich history of service both on and off the battlefield. Many Australians have not been required to serve in battle but have contributed exemplary service in both operational and non-operational roles and have been integral in making the Australian Defence Force one of the most professional military forces in the world. To recognise their contribution, a number of long service and other non-operational medals have been awarded for their efforts. (From message by Danna Vale p. 1)australian defence forces, medals

Staple bound booklet with opaque cover containing green metallic writing over card cover collage of photographs of military persons and equipment. There is a reference sticker on the front and a spine label sticker below it.non-fictionFor over a century the men and women of the Australian Defence Force have developed a rich history of service both on and off the battlefield. Many Australians have not been required to serve in battle but have contributed exemplary service in both operational and non-operational roles and have been integral in making the Australian Defence Force one of the most professional military forces in the world. To recognise their contribution, a number of long service and other non-operational medals have been awarded for their efforts. (From message by Danna Vale p. 1) Includes an attached printout of 'A basic guide to ribbons, etc. for Orders, Decorations, Medals and Awards earned by Australians' inside the front cover. Inside the back cover is an attached printout of 'Australian War Badges' from the Central Army Records Office, 2003.australian defence forces, medals

Staple bound booklet with opaque cover containing blue metallic writing over card cover collage of photographs of military persons and equipment. There is a reference sticker on the front and a spine label sticker below it.non-fictionCampaign and operational medals awarded to the Australian Defence Force.australian defence forces, medals

A green coloured cover with the Australian Coat of Arms insignia in white at the top left hand side of the booklet. Ina a white oxed rectangular reads D.F.R.B. Booklet. Athe bottom of the booklet in black in reads Issued by the Defence Forces Retirement Benefits Board. There is a black thick line under this. There are two rusty staples holding the booklet togetheraustralia - armed forces - service manuals, defence force retirement benefits

Collection re "Paul Denis Ahearn" No. 331325. Refer Cat No. 11108P for service details. Notebook is a USA issued item.Green covered message notebook issued and label from USA Department of Defence with insignia of Dept of Defence on the cover. Paper inside blank for 1st few pages and then lined up and across and carbon paper inside back page.Cover labelled "Department of Defence" and "Message Notebook".paul denis ahearn, ahearn collection, message notebook, usa

This Flyer was produced by the Australian Govt Department of Defence for an auction to be held at Fortuna Bendigo on Wed 21 February 2007 at 11am for the sale of Map Printing and finishing Equipment that had been used by the Royal Australian Survey Corps at the Army Survey Regiment. The Flyer lists 76 x items of equipment being Auctioned. Items Auctioned include: Amrap Pallet Stretch Wrapping Machine, Crown 20IMT90 Electric Lift Truck, Roland R804 7B Large Format 4 x Colour Offset Printing Press, Wohlenburg 1850mm programmable Paper Guillotine Model MCS-2, Bauman Stack Lift, Barco Graphics Mega Setta Plus Large Format Image Setter, HP Design Jet 300P Colour Plotter and Heidelburg Speedmaster Model 102F 5 x Colour Offset Printing Press.A4 Auction Flyer, Blue, Double sided and 7 x photos of lithographic equipment. Contains lists of items to be auctioned.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Charles worked in the Merchant service. After enforced retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence. Donated by the estate of Mr Charles Page. Commemorative cast alloy/silver-coloured oval medal with attached ribbon and pin. One side of medal depicts profile of QEII, while the other side depicts three shields with acorns. The medal is housed in a small blue velvet lined case.On box: "Civil Defence Long Service Medal"charles page, medal, civil defence

Two coloured posters displaying Defence Honours and Awards from World War 1, World War 2 and Post World War 2 Operational. Prepared by the Defence DepartmentA3 PostersDefence Honours and Awards World War 1, World War 2 and Post world War II Operationalww1, ww2, post ww2 medals poster

WW2 Guidelines for the protection against gas in the field, respirators and passive air defence.Cream cardboard covered booklet Coat of Arms Protection Against Gas and Air Raids Pamphlet No 3 Passive Air Defenceprotection against gas and air raids, ww2

Vol 1 - Episode 1 1788 -1918 Genesis Episode 2 - In all Respects Ready Vol 2 - 1919 - 1945 - Episode 1 - Between two wars, Episode 2 - The world ablaze, Episode 3 - Banzai Volume 1 1778 - 1918 Volume 2 1919 - 1945 Plastic sleeves, with naval pictures on cover.australian navy

This is a set of eight photographs of Defence Force Service Medal presentations by LTCOL Peter Eddy, the Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 8th of November 1982. On this occasion the Defence Force Service Medal was presented to LT Keys (ARES), SGT Alan Timcke (ARES), SSGT L. Davidson and WO2 Kevin MacQuire for 15 years of efficient remunerated service in the Australian Army. LTCOL Peter Eddy was the CO of the Army Svy Rgt from 1981 to 1982. The photos were taken next to the flagpole in Fortuna Villa’s front garden.This is a set of eight photographs of Defence Force Service Medal presentations by the Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Defence Force Service Medal Bendigo on the 8th of November 1982. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) & .2) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to LT Keys (ARES). .3) & 4) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to SGT Alan Timcke (ARES). .5) & .6) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to SSGT L. Davidson. .7) & .8) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to WO2 Kevin MacQuire. .1P to .14P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

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Military Geographic Information Encyclopedia in 3 Parts- Acronyms, Definitions, Web sitesSoft Film Cover, 3 Parts (Chapters), 77 Pagesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Sticker: Francis W Dean BEM, Coral 20 Strickland Rd Bendigo 3550 Vic Aust Phone (054) 434 600Red hard cover with loose cover in red, gold print, white trim with black & white photo of soldier & child, white print on inside loose cover, 151 pagesbooks, photography-photographs