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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Rats Cash Book, 1900s
Town of Port Melbourne ledger recording bounties paid for rats May 1905 to Feb 1907; cash book. Many signatures appear to be by children. Ledger, RATS label on spine; florentine coloured cover.local government - town of port melbourne, health - general health, domestic life - pets and pests, rats -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, BIOGRAPHY, WW2, Descendants of the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc, "FACES OF THE RATS" VOL 1 AND VOL 2
"FACES OF THE RATS" VOL 1 AND VOL 2. Produced for the Descendants of the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc. Biographical record of many men who served in Tobruk - not complete.1. & 2. Soft cover book. 1. & 2. Cover - light weight cardboard. Block print on front and spine (Vol 1), front (Vol11). Illustrated group photograph - black and white, on front. Pages - cut, plain, glossy white paper. Illustrated with colour or black and white portrait photograph of each serviceman with information on name, service number, unit, where born, where enlisted, areas of service overseas, wounded in battle, did he survive the war, medals received etc. Two servicemen per page.1. Front end paper - handwritten black ink "Luke/ Thanks for all your/ help & support/ R. Windlow 2021". 2.Title page - handwritten black ink "LUKE/ THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, SUPPORT/ & FRIENDSHIP, R WINDLOW 2021"book, rats of tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - BEER GLASS 1971 30th Anniversary, Rats of Tobruk Association
Dean collection, refer Cat No 4574P.Plain drinking glass - Beer. On the side is the Rats of Tobruk Association logo, under wehich are the words "1971 30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk".ww2, rats of tobruk association, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - BEER MUG, Rats of Tobruk Association, Rats of Tobruk Association - 50th Anniversary - World Reunion 1941-1991, c1991
Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575PPLAIN GLASS BEER POT WITH HANDLE. Volume about 10 Fluid ozs. On the side, in gold, is the logo of the Rats of Tobruk Association with other wording around it,souvenir, rats of tobruk -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque Rats of Tobbuk, Rats of Tobbuk
Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Rats of Tobbuk Rats of Tobbuk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Alma Mulqueen & The Rats of Tobruk, Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk, c.1995
Black, hard cover with dust jacket covered with plastic. Dust jacket has background picture of a landscape. Photo below title of group of men marching in a parade. 2 men at front holding a banner. The Rats of Tobruk emblem is on back of dust jacket. Author Alma Mulqueen.books, military, local history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet, Rats of Tobruk Ladies Auxiliary
Refer Cat 4575P x 0.4 cmsBooklet, The covers are hard cardboard, Inside are 46 pages of recipes. There are staples on left edge with two staples. The cover is fawn coloured, black ink, showing the "Rats" badge. At bottom of front cover is the phrase "1980 World Re-union". The text pages are in black ink on white paper.Nilww2, tobruk, "rats" association, ladies auxiliary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bowls Syllabus, Victoria Rats of Tobruk - Social Lawn Bowls Bhd
Syllabus 1987/88Small cardboard booklet ' Victorian Rats of Tobruk Social Lawn Club'.Victorian Rats of Tobruk Lawn Bowls Club -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, Biography of Bendigo's "Rats of Tobruk" WW2, Alma Mulqueen, Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk, 1995
Biography of Bendigo's Rats of Tobruk"Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, black print on front and spine. Illustrated background, colour (light) picture of a landscape. Front below title - colour photograph of group of men marching on parade. Two men at front holding banner. Back cover in colour - "Rats of Tobruk" emblem. 172 pages, cut, plain white, illustrated black and white photographs, many portraits. End papers - colour copy. Extra paper - one, colour illustration of Siege of Tobruk" . Colour patches. Title page - donation information.Biography of Bendigo's Rats of Tobruk"books, military, ww2, local history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Plaque - Rats of Tobruk Association Plaque
14,000 Australians were in Tobruk during the siege. On return to Australia the veterans looked to maintain the ties created amongst those who were in Tobruk during the siege and to ensure their needs were supported. In 1944, the Rats of Tobruk Association, NSW was established. This was followed by the establishment of the Victorian Branch on 2nd October 1945. Other branches and sub-branches were established across Australia and a Federal Council was established in 1946. With the passing of the survivors of Tobruk, most branches have been wound up with the exception of the Victorian branch. Since 2012 the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc. has opened up affiliate membership to descendants and relatives of the original "Rats" in order to preserve their legacy.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A wooden plaque in the shape of a shield with one large emblem of the Rats of Tobruk Association in the centre and 4 smaller emblems attached. The smaller emblems represent the Rats of Tobruk Association, the Returned Services League Australia and the Queensland Civil Defence. The Rats of Tobruk motto is also included on a metal scroll. Beneath the badges on a metal scroll "NO SURRENDER"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, rats of tobruk association -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Tribute, Rats of Tobruk
Short overview on the Rats of Tobruk and members of the 9th Division known as the Glorious Ninth who served during the siege of Tobruk during WW2Black timber frame containing white paper with black type.Rats of Tobruk Lest We Forget rats of tobruk, 9th division, siege of tobruk -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Rat Cash Book, Rats, 1900s
Town of Port Melbourne recording bounties paid for rats 1902-1903local government - town of port melbourne, health - general health, domestic life - pets and pests, rats -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Banner, Rats of Tobruk
During World War 2, more than 14,000 Australians fought at Tobruk (Libya), during the historic 242 day siege. These men became famously known as the Rats of Tobruk. After returning to Australia, the Tobruk siege servicemen looking for comradeship, established the Rats of Tobruk Association. Around 1944, active branches and sub-branches were started in every state. In more recent times, these branches and subbranches have been wound up owing to the declining numbers of surviving veteran members. The only exception has been the Victorian Branch, which has now operated for over 70 years.Large blue cloth banner housed between two timber poles. In the centre of the banner there is a crown above a grey,black and yellow T shape overlaid by a crest with a kangaroo in a yellow circleRats of Tobruk Assoc GV & NE Sub Branchrats of tobruk, ww2 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Badge - Rats of Tobruk Association, 1945
This badge was given to members of the Rats of Tobruk Association. 14,000 Australians were in Tobruk during the siege. On return to Australia the veterans looked to maintain the ties created amongst those who were in Tobruk during the siege and to ensure their needs were supported. In 1944, the Rats of Tobruk Association, NSW was established. This was followed by the establishment of the Victorian Branch on 2nd October 1945. Other branches and sub-branches were established across Australia and a Federal Council was established in 1946. With the passing of the survivors of Tobruk, most branches have been wound up with the exception of the Victorian branch. Since 2012 the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc. has opened up affiliate membership to descendants and relatives of the original "Rats" in order to preserve their legacy.This item is of significance as it indicates membership of the Rats of Tobruk Association and the role it has played in supporting the veterans' needs and carrying on their legacy. It is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A small metal lapel badge bearing the logo of the Rats of Tobruk Association. Badge Number 1669world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, rats of tobruk association -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - STUBBY HOLDER, Rats of Tobruk Association
See Cat 4575PThis is a souvenir flat stubby holder. It is yellow colour with a yellow binding on the edge. A black ink logo of Rats of Tobruk Assocation is printed on it. The inside has a silver lining. It has velcro tabs at each end for keeping it closed.Rats of Tobruk Assn badge.stubby, holder -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION, Rats of Tobruk Association, 1977, 1990
Items were discovered in the Rats of Tobruk case in the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Compliments card was discovered inside the front cover of the Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk book in museum library. D.H Gray is identified as Douglas Haig Gray, VX45356, 2/24th Infantry Battalion who served in the Siege of Tobruk in 1941..1) Cardboard dinner invitation. Yellow coloured, black ink. It has the name and badge of the Rats of Tobruk Association. Decorative jagged edges, painted gold. .2) Cardboard cover booklet. Rats of Tobruk Association name and badge. 24 pages. Yellow cover. .3) Compliments card, white, gold printing with Rats of Tobruk Association badge and name..3) Compliments card has written in blue pen, “P121.2 150-1” and signed “D.H. Gray President”bylaws, compliments, rats of tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY, Rats of Tobruk Association, SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION 1941 - 1991
See Dean 4575PThis booklet has a strong cardboard cover . Inside are 32 pages consisting of text, history, photographs. Inside the rear cover is a list of contributors.Nilww2, tobruk, rats assn -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Tunnel Rats Vietnam
Tunnel Rats Storyboard. The previous Honour Roll & Banners have been altered to include the middle panel with 21 photos of various Tunnel Rats activities on a white backing.There is black writing at the top & 3 crests at the bottom.TThe original photos of the 38 men are on the lefthand side. The story of the Tunnel Rats in on the right hand side.Tunnel Rats; 3 Field troop RAE 1965; 2 Troop 1 Field Sqn RAE. 1 Troop; 1 Fld SQN RAE 1971; 3 Troop 1 Fld SQN RAE; 36 names, rank & age. Our Honour Roll.honour roll, tunnel rats 1965-1971 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet - Recipe Booklet, Rats of Tobruk Ladies' Auxiliary Melbourne - Recipes
Recipe booklet made by the Rats of Tobruk Ladies Auxiliary, Melbourne as a fund raiser for the 1980 World Reunion. Cream soft cardboard front and back, white typed pages, including index. 46 pages. Rats of Tobruk Association Ladies Auxiliary emblem. All done in black ink.Title; 1980 World Reunionrats of tobruk, rats of tobruk ladies auxiliary, 1980 world reunion, recipe book -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER, TOBRUK HOUSE, Rats of Tobruk Association, Albert Park Melbourne, Feb 2005 - June 2008
Items in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details..1) - .17) Newsletters A4 paper, all covers are in yellow and all the same, all other white with print in black, contains stories, articles. The Volumes start at Vol 34/2003 February 2005 and go through to Vol 52/2008 June 2008, average pages per is six."Tobruk House News, Official Journal of the Victorian Branch Rats of Tobruk Association"news letters, tobruk, rats, association -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PAMPHLETS, RATS of TOBRUK ASSOC, Rats of Tobruk Association, Dedication Service, Memorial Window, St. John's Presbyterian Church, Bendigo. 12 April 1987
The Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association donated a memorial window to the St John's Presbyterian Church, Bendigo. 12 April 1987.1. Single A4 size sheet, printed on one side only. At top there is the Rats of Tobruk Association crest. Title as above. A grainy picture of two soldiers walking in a town with a palm tree. Caption states St. Anthony's Church Tobruk 1941. Bottom half is a summary title "Siege of Tobruk April-Dec 1941" 2. Single A4 size sheet, printed on one side only. At top there is the Rats of Tobruk Association crest. Title as above. A grainy picture of two soldiers walking in a town with a palm tree. Caption states St. Anthony's Church Tobruk 1941. Bottom half is a summary title "Siege of Tobruk April-Dec 1941" 3. Single A4 size sheet, printed on one side only. At top there is the Rats of Tobruk Association crest. Title as above. A grainy picture of two soldiers walking in a town with a palm tree. Caption states St. Anthony's Church Tobruk 1941. Bottom half is a summary title "Siege of Tobruk April-Dec 1941"Nilww2, tobruk, bendigo -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Rats Remain - The Siege of Tobruk 1941
The Rats Remain - The Siege of Tobruk 1941 - Printed 1965 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Coat of Arms, Rats of Tobruk 1941, 1941
Hand drawn Coat of Arms for the soldiers known as the Rats of Tobruk with signatures of those involved in the engagement between 5th April to the 22nd of October 1941 The drawing is signed by artist John DOWIE AM, SX6087 who served with the 2/43rd Battalion Signatories are: VX42389 Eric Hamilton, 2/32 Battalion; VX30189 F.Baldwin, 2/23 Battalion; VX34544, F.J.Mc.Intosh 2/24 Battalion; VX34554 W.Harrison, 2/24 Battalion; WX7281 P.Bone 2/25 Battalion; VX33719 Duke Goldsmith, 2/24 Battalion; VX41179 Harry Frazer, 2/24 Battalion; VX29652 A.R.Stribley, 2/24 Battalion; SX6367 Jack Foley, 2/43 Battalion; VX48340 Harry Jones, 2/23 Battalion; VX42317 Aub Jarrott, 2/24Battalion; VX28869 Rod Deering 2/24Battalion; VX15719 Ian F. Joss 7th Division AASC; VX19723 Len Dauria, 2/12 Field Regiment; NX35852 R.E (Snowy) Cornelius 2/13 Battalion; VX32559 Jim Gray, 2/24Battalion - James Cyril GRAY Born 6/1/1916 in Orroroo South Australia. Enlisted 28/5/1940 at Mildura. Awarded Military Medal for remarkable coolness, bravery and leadership at Tobruk on 24/4 and 1/5/1941. He was promoted to Sergeant on 14/8/1941, Lieutenant in November 1942 then Captain on 9/4/1945. He was wounded in action on 11/9/1943 and discharged on 20/12/1945. He married and had three children. He died on 10/4/1992 aged 76 and buried at Wangaratta Cemetery.This original drawing is by John DOWIE SX6087 who served with the 2/43rd Battalion during the second world war and is signed by the artist and soldiers from the 2/24th Battalion known as "Wangaratta's Own". John Stuart Dowie AM (15 January 1915 – 19 March 2008) was an Australian painter, sculptor and teacher. He was born in the suburb of Prospect in Adelaide, South Australia, and studied architecture at the University of Adelaide. During World War II, Dowie worked in the Military History Unit of the Australian Imperial Force, and as an assistant to Australia's official war sculptor, Lyndon Dadswell. As a soldier, he was one of the Rats of Tobruk. After studying art in London and Florence, Dowie returned to Australia. His work includes over 50 public sculpture commissions, including the "Three Rivers" fountain in Victoria Square, "Alice" in Rymill Park, the "Victor Richardson Gates" at Adelaide Oval and the "Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith Memorial" at Adelaide Airport. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1981 in recognition of service to the arts as a sculptor and painter. Dowie died on 19 March 2008, aged 93. There is a similiar version of the drawing on page 32 of the book Desert Sand and Jungle Green by Geoffrey Boss-Walker which is an illustrated history of the 2/43rd Battalion.Timber frame containing hand drawn Coat of Arms consisting of "rats" as shield supporters, crest with a swastika in the centre and motto surrounded by signatures.Signatures of artist John Dowie and soldiers engaged at Tobruk. The crest depicts a latrine and the motto reads NON FASCES SED FAECES (Latin translation - "Do not move but the dregs") rats of tobruk, coat of arms, 1941, john dowie -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Rats of Tobruk Association 1980 Reunion Coaster
14,000 Australians were in Tobruk during the siege. On return to Australia the veterans looked to maintain the ties created amongst those who were in Tobruk during the siege and to ensure their needs were supported. In 1944, the Rats of Tobruk Association, NSW was established. This was followed by the establishment of the Victorian Branch on 2nd October 1945. Other branches and sub-branches were established across Australia and a Federal Council was established in 1946. With the passing of the survivors of Tobruk, most branches have been wound up with the exception of the Victorian branch. Since 2012 the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc. has opened up affiliate membership to descendants and relatives of the original "Rats" in order to preserve their legacy.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A square cardboard coaster produced a memorabilia for the Rats of Tobruk Association in Victoria in 1980. The Rats of Tobruk emblem. Below the emblem "1980 REUNION VICTORIA"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Poster - Tunnel Rats
Collage of Tunnel Rats in action, including Honor Roll and text of Tunnel Rats tasks in Vietnam.A record of the 36 Tunnel Rats (Sappers) who died in service, of Tunnel Rat's general tasks, and 20 photos of Tunnel Rats in varying working and rest circumstances.Framed collage, of the Tunnel Rats (Sappers, Royal Australian Engineers), Vietnam. Rectangular, wood frame.Comprises 20 photos, three Tunnel Rats logos, four Corp badges and three Corp insignia with photos of the 36 Tunnel Rats (Sappers) who died in service down the lefthand side of the collage and a brief description of tasks performed by the Tunnel Rats down the righthand side of the collage. Engraved plate "Presented to the Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Association by Michael Van Poeteren".vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, tunnel rats -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Port Melbourne Council, Rats Cash Book, 1903
A.09.03.DB A record of payment from the Town hall, Port Melbourne for rats from June 15, 1903 to May 3, 1904. Those who caught rats signed their names and many signatures appear to be those of children. Prices began at 3d a rat then reduced to 2d. A total of rats was recorded for each year. Dark green cover with red spine, white label on front cover.local government - town of port melbourne -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SHERRY GLASS, Rats of Tobruk Association
Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575PPlain glass with stem. It has a gold rim. On one side is the logo of Rats of Tobruk Association. On the other side are the words - "Rats of Tobruk Association" "State Branch Victoria."ww2, rats of tobruk association -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, The Rats of Tobruk Association
Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with yellow Rats of Tobruk "T" badge affixed to the front ww2, wark vc club, tobruk, plaque -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SHERRY GLASS, Rats of Tobruk Association
Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575PPlain glass with stem. It has the Rats of Tobruk Association logo on one side. On the other side are the words "Rats of Tobruk Association - Melbourne Sub branch - 39th Anniversary - World Reunion 1980".The logo and writing are in gold.rats of tobruk association, ww2 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Rats of Tobruk Association Victoria jacket, tie and tie pin, Stafford Ellinson International, after 1945
Arthur Lock was a Rat of Tobruk and served as President of the Albury Rats of Tobruk Association. 14,000 Australians were in Tobruk during the siege. On return to Australia the veterans looked to maintain the ties created amongst those who were in Tobruk during the siege and to ensure their needs were supported. In 1944, the Rats of Tobruk Association, NSW was established. This was followed by the establishment of the Victorian Branch on 2nd October 1945. Other branches and sub-branches were established across Australia and a Federal Council was established in 1946. With the passing of the survivors of Tobruk, most branches have been wound up with the exception of the Victorian branch. Since 2012 the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc. has opened up affiliate membership to descendants and relatives of the original "Rats" in order to preserve their legacy.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A jacket, tie and tie pin belonging to the Victorian Rats of Tobruk Association. This jacket was owned by Arthur Lock.On pocket- Rats of Tobruk Association Victoria Emblem. Inside garment Size M 102world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk