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Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, The war service of Sergeant Edward Fisher
... The war service of Sergeant Edward Fisher...Rectangular shaped booklet showing Sergeant Edward Fisher....The war service of 300 Staff Sergeant Edward Fisher - Our Boar War Veteran....Rectangular shaped booklet showing Sergeant Edward Fisher. The war service of Sergeant Edward Fisher Booklet. ...As part of the British Empire,the Australian colonies offered troops for the war in South Africa. Australians served in contingents raised by the six colonies or, from 1900, by the new Australian Commonwealth.Rectangular shaped booklet showing Sergeant Edward Fisher.The war service of 300 Staff Sergeant Edward Fisher - Our Boar War Veteran.booklet, ww1, boer war, lara r.s.l. sergeant edward fisher. -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaPhotograph, Sergeant ‘Mac’ McDermott, left, and Sgt Len Holmes
... Sergeant ‘Mac’ McDermott, left, and Sgt Len Holmes...Sergeant ‘Mac’ McDermott, left, from 3 Commando Brigade and Sgt Len Holmes, Special Boat Squadron, were attached to 1 and 2 Commando Companies in the mid 1950s to conduct specialist training and provide support for the development of the newly raised Commando units...Sergeant ‘Mac’ McDermott, left, and Sgt Len Holmes...Australian Commando Association - Victoria The Association does not have a museum or address available to the public. melbourne Sergeant ‘Mac’ McDermott, left, from 3 Commando Brigade and Sgt Len Holmes, Special Boat Squadron, were attached to 1 and 2 Commando Companies in the mid 1950s to conduct specialist training and provide support for the development of the newly raised Commando units McDermott and Holmes were crucial in providing specialist training for the newly raised Commando units, that had almost no Commando experience within their own ranks. sergeant mac mcdermott - sgt len holmes - special boat squadron - 2 commando company - specialist training - commando units Sergeant ‘Mac’ McDermott, left, and Sgt Len Holmes Black and white rectangular glossy photograph Sergeant ‘Mac’ McDermott, left, and Sgt Len Holmes Photograph Photograph ...Sergeant ‘Mac’ McDermott, left, from 3 Commando Brigade and Sgt Len Holmes, Special Boat Squadron, were attached to 1 and 2 Commando Companies in the mid 1950s to conduct specialist training and provide support for the development of the newly raised Commando unitsMcDermott and Holmes were crucial in providing specialist training for the newly raised Commando units, that had almost no Commando experience within their own ranks.Black and white rectangular glossy photographSergeant ‘Mac’ McDermott, left, and Sgt Len Holmessergeant mac mcdermott - sgt len holmes - special boat squadron - 2 commando company - specialist training - commando units -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumProgramme, Sergeant Snow White, 1943
... Sergeant Snow White..."Sergeant Snow White" was a happy go lucky musical revue of bad old and good new times. ...Program of a Union Theatre production of "Sergeant Snow White" Blue print on pale blue green background. ...Was a Sergeant Doc K Sternberg production. Performed at the Union Theatre, Melbourne on April 15th,17th & 19th 1943 documents programmes Program of a Union Theatre production of "Sergeant Snow White" Blue print on pale blue green background. ..."Sergeant Snow White" was a happy go lucky musical revue of bad old and good new times. Was a Sergeant Doc K Sternberg production. Performed at the Union Theatre, Melbourne on April 15th,17th & 19th 1943Program of a Union Theatre production of "Sergeant Snow White" Blue print on pale blue green background. Folds into 4, cover picture depicts stage scene in plastic sleeve cover.documents, programmes -
Victoria Police MuseumOral History, Senior Sergeant Myrene Purcell, March 2017
... Senior Sergeant Myrene Purcell...Myrene Purcell is a retired Detective and Senior Sergeant with Victoria Police. In 1975 she applied for a transfer to the Criminal Investigation Branch and later trained at the Detective Training School.She was a member of the Sexual Offences Squad, which was the first squad of female officers and detectives, who were to investigate rapes and sexual offences in Victoria. ...Digital archive of oral history of former Senior Sergeant Myrene Purcell. Cut for exhibition purposes....Senior Sergeant Myrene Purcell Oral History ...Myrene Purcell is a retired Detective and Senior Sergeant with Victoria Police. In 1975 she applied for a transfer to the Criminal Investigation Branch and later trained at the Detective Training School.She was a member of the Sexual Offences Squad, which was the first squad of female officers and detectives, who were to investigate rapes and sexual offences in Victoria. In this interview, Purcell discusses her training, career and experiences of discrimination.Digital archive of oral history of former Senior Sergeant Myrene Purcell. Cut for exhibition purposes.police women, policewoman, detective, oral history -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - Sun Observations for Azimuth - Astronomical Fixations Woomera 1951, 28.05.1951 to 02.08.1952
... Sun Astronomical observations by Sergeant NRJ Hillier later Colonel and Director of Military Survey-Army, and Sergeant DR Ridge later Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment....Sergeant NRJ Hillier...Sun Astronomical observations by Sergeant NRJ Hillier later Colonel and Director of Military Survey-Army, and Sergeant DR Ridge later Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment. ...Field Survey control position fixing observations for the Woomera Rocket Range, South Australia. Sun Astronomical observations by Sergeant NRJ Hillier later Colonel and Director of Military Survey-Army, and Sergeant DR Ridge later Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment.Hard covered book, handwritten pages, map sketches, extra laminated table of figuresHandwritten observation tables and notes. Handwritten notes on front and back coversroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBadge (Item) - RAAF Badge Flight Sergeant Crown
... RAAF Badge Flight Sergeant Crown....RAAF Badge Flight Sergeant Crown, as worn above the Sgt chevrons by RAAF Flight Sergeants .Embroidered in medium blue threads on dark blue backing....RAAF Badge Flight Sergeant Crown. Badge RAAF Badge Flight Sergeant Crown. ... -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionUniform - Rank Slide, Staff Sergeant rank slide
... Staff Sergeant rank slide...Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Staff Sergeant rank slides...The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection 202 Burwood Rd Hawthorn melbourne Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Staff Sergeant rank slides Staff Sergeant rank slide Uniform Rank Slide ...Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Staff Sergeant rank slides -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, sergeant holding a swaggers stick - caricature, 1941-1946
... sergeant holding a swaggers stick - caricature...Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting male staff - sergeant holding a swaggers stick, accompanied by "Micky Mouse" in staff sergeant uniform....The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). hans walter von gruenewalt german pow's camp 13 murchison pow camps caricatures Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting male staff - sergeant holding a swaggers stick, accompanied by "Micky Mouse" in staff sergeant uniform. sergeant holding a swaggers stick - caricature Photograph Photograph ...Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting male staff - sergeant holding a swaggers stick, accompanied by "Micky Mouse" in staff sergeant uniform.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Federation University Historical CollectionPostcard - photographic, Sergeant French and Driver French, c1916
... Sergeant French and Driver French...Verso in pencil: "On the left is Sergeant French and on the right is Driver French...Sergeant French and Driver French Postcard - photographic ...Image of the French brothers posing from a photograph while dressed in the AIF uniform during World War One.Verso in pencil: "On the left is Sergeant French and on the right is Driver Frenchchatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france. french -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (Item) - Rank Insignia Sergeant
... Rank Insignia Sergeant....Rank Insignia Sergeant, consisting of three white and brown chevrons on a khaki background...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Rank Insignia Sergeant, consisting of three white and brown chevrons on a khaki background Rank Insignia Sergeant. ... -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Sergeant Albert Edwin Barnden, About 1917
... Sergeant Albert Edwin Barnden...Sepia portrait in an oval frame of Sergeant Albert Edwin Barnden. Regimental No. 5787 AIF...AIF3/4/1917 Sepia portrait in an oval frame of Sergeant Albert Edwin Barnden. Regimental No. 5787 AIF Sergeant Albert Edwin Barnden Photograph ...Albert Barnden was killed in France in May 1917 and is buried there.Sepia portrait in an oval frame of Sergeant Albert Edwin Barnden. Regimental No. 5787 AIFWith sincere regards to Mr and Mrs John Dickie from A. E. Barnden. Sergt. AIF3/4/1917albert barnden, world war 1, army ww1, photographs, local identities, portraits, john dickie -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBadge (item) - RAAF Rank Khaki - Sergeant
... RAAF Rank Khaki - Sergeant....RAAF Rank Khaki - Sergeant. Feature three white chevrons embroidered on a khaki background....RAAF Rank Khaki - Sergeant. Badge RAAF Rank Khaki - Sergeant. ... -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Sergeant Jim Sullivan
... Sergeant Jim Sullivan...black shoes and Sergeants strips on his pullover....Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Jim Sullivan was posted to Camp 4 Sullivan Camp 4 Japanese Tatura Black and white photograph of man casually sitting on a rock. black shoes and Sergeants strips on his pullover. Sergeant Jim Sullivan Photograph ...Jim Sullivan was posted to Camp 4Black and white photograph of man casually sitting on a rock. black shoes and Sergeants strips on his pullover.sullivan, camp 4, japanese, tatura -
Camberwell RSL Sub-BranchReturned from Active Service Badge - 1920 issue, The original Returned from Active Service Badge given to Ferrier Sergeant James Walter Healy in 1920 after his return from WW1, 1920
... The original Returned from Active Service Badge given to Ferrier Sergeant James Walter Healy in 1920 after his return from WW1....Returned from Active Service Badge, issued in 1920 to Ferrier Sergeant James Walter Healy....Returned from Active Service Badge, issued in 1920 to Ferrier Sergeant James Walter Healy. The original Returned from Active Service Badge given to Ferrier Sergeant James Walter Healy in 1920 after his return from WW1. ...Very, original badge,Bronze. Returned from Active Service Badge, issued in 1920 to Ferrier Sergeant James Walter Healy.See photo -
Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (Item) - RAAF Sergeant Chevron
... RAAF Sergeant Chevron....RAAF Sergeant Chevron, 3 Chevrons Australian Blue On Sky Blue embroidered Air Force rank badge...Uniform RAAF Sergeant Chevron. ... -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph and medals, Photograph and military medal of Lance Sergeant
... Photograph and military medal of Lance Sergeant...Military Medal of Lance Sergeant, 2/6 Battalion, AIF, 20/24 June 1943, Mubo, New Guinea...The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection 202 Burwood Rd Hawthorn melbourne two medals with the explanation text Military Medal of Lance Sergeant, 2/6 Battalion, AIF, 20/24 June 1943, Mubo, New Guinea Photograph and military medal of Lance Sergeant Photograph Photograph and medals ...Military Medal of Lance Sergeant, 2/6 Battalion, AIF, 20/24 June 1943, Mubo, New Guineatwo medals with the explanation text -
Lara RSL Sub BranchUniform, Commonwealth Government Clothing Company, Sergeant Black dress jacket Army, 1969
... Sergeant Black dress jacket Army...Black Dress Jacket with sergeant stripes on the sleeves.Has a signal corps badge on each lapel.Also six brass buttons on front of Jacket....Sergeant Black dress jacket Army Uniform Uniform Commonwealth Government Clothing Company. ...Jacket made in 1969 for use by Australian army personal.Black Dress Jacket with sergeant stripes on the sleeves.Has a signal corps badge on each lapel.Also six brass buttons on front of Jacket. -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBadge (Item) - RAAF Insignia Rank Sergeant
... RAAF Insignia Rank Sergeant....RAAF Insignia Rank Sergeant; 3 light blue and navy blue embroidered chevrons surmounted by St Edwards(Queen's crown....RAAF Insignia Rank Sergeant. Badge RAAF Insignia Rank Sergeant. ... -
Bendigo Military Museumphotograph - Regimental Sergeant-Majors (RSMs) of the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, 1963 to 1982
... Regimental Sergeant-Majors (RSMs) of the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo....This is a set of four photographs of three Regimental Sergeant-Majors (RSMs) of the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna. ...This is a set of five photographs of four Regimental Sergeant-Majors (RSMs) of the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, from 1963 to 1982. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields This is a set of four photographs of three Regimental Sergeant-Majors (RSMs) of the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna. ...This is a set of four photographs of three Regimental Sergeant-Majors (RSMs) of the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna. Their appointments as RSM spanned from 1963 to 1976. WO1 Robin Wilson’s appointment was from 1963 to 1966. He served in the Australian Army from 1946 to 1979. WO1 Wilson ended his service in another corps as a commissioned officer and reached the rank of Major. WO1 Peter Gale’s appointment was from 1966 to 1968. He served in the Australian Army from 1946 to 1968. WO1 John Hogan’s appointment was from 1968 to 1976. After transfer from the British Army, he served in the Australian Army from 1952 to 1976. WO1 Hogan continued his service in Defence as the RAN Liaison Officer located in Fortuna’s coach house building for several more years. WO1 Aub Harvey’s appointment was from 1976 to 1982.This is a set of five photographs of four Regimental Sergeant-Majors (RSMs) of the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, from 1963 to 1982. The black and white photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1963-1966, WO1 Robin Wilson. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1963-1966, WO1 Robin Wilson. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1966-1968 WO1 Peter Gale. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1968-1976, WO1 John Hogan. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1976-1982, WO1 Aub Harvey..1P to .5P – No annotation.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, WW 1 soldiers in Camp in Australia.with Sergeant James Sumner in front with no hat & KIA 1914-1918
... WW 1 soldiers in Camp in Australia.with Sergeant James Sumner in front with no hat & KIA 1914-1918...WW1 soldiers in Camp in Australia. Sergeant James Sumner 1914-18 in front with no hat KIA....Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians WW1 soldiers in Camp in Australia. Sergeant James Sumner 1914-18 in front with no hat KIA. ...WW1 soldiers in Camp in Australia. Sergeant James Sumner 1914-18 in front with no hat KIA.stawell ww1 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Corporal Cambage and Sergeant Thomas in clock tower at Aleppo, 1918_
... Corporal Cambage and Sergeant Thomas in clock tower at Aleppo....This photographs depicts the clock tower in Aleppo with two Australian soldiers in the tower, Corporal Cambage and Sergeant Thomas....Corporal Cambage and Sergeant Thomas in clock tower at Aleppo. Photograph - Digital image Charles Marshall John Gibson ...This photographs depicts the clock tower in Aleppo with two Australian soldiers in the tower, Corporal Cambage and Sergeant Thomas.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Clock Tower Aleppo. Cpl Cambage & Sgt Thomas in tower"charles marshall, world war 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, Interviews with Sylvia Mitchell and Sergeant Staples, August 1944
... Interviews with Sylvia Mitchell and Sergeant Staples....Interviews with Sylvia Mitchell and Sergeant Staples about being a prisoner of War and the Red Cross work. ...Interviews with Sylvia Mitchell and Sergeant Staples. Newspaper cutting The Courier Ballarat ...Interviews with Sylvia Mitchell and Sergeant Staples about being a prisoner of War and the Red Cross work. Item have been trimmed. Further date research is required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell and POW Red Cross fund raising.Newspaper cutting pasted onto a sheet of card or ruled paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, sergeant staples -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumInvitation, Sergeant Snow White, 1940's
... Sergeant Snow White...Invitation is the anniversary performance of "Sergeant Snow White" revue...Recipients name hand written in ink. Sergeant Snow White Invitation ...Produced by the CO & officers of the 8th Aust Empl;oyment Co in which Bruno Simon served as a private. Invitation is the anniversary performance of "Sergeant Snow White" revueInvitation in booklet form with black & buff coloured illustration on front cover. Invitation details printed overleaf in black. Recipients name hand written in ink.Pte B Simondocuments, invitations -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumWork on paper - Scroll, Sergeant Snow White
... Sergeant Snow White...Others in the cast included Corporal A P Schmitz (ballet soloist), Sergeant Sigismund Lohde, and Sergeant H Mayer. ...Others in the cast included Corporal A P Schmitz (ballet soloist), Sergeant Sigismund Lohde, and Sergeant H Mayer. ...A hand painted paper scroll, which Berthold Irving Meier (Bert. I. Myer, or BIM - a well-known Commercial Artist in Melbourne) had made when a member of the team of set designers and scenery painters, for the 8th Employment Company's production of "Sergeant Snow White", which was performed at the Melbourne University Union Theatre, in April 1943! It was a Sergeant Doc K Sternberg production, the other set designers being L/Corporal Emil Wittenberg, Private Klaus Friedeberger and Private Friedrich (Fritz) Schoenbach. The show incorporated songs and music by Kurt Kohn (pseudonym Ray Martin), with Erich Liffmann cast as Prince Charming. The masks for the ballet "Ghosts of Europe" were designed by Private Erwin Fabian. Others in the cast included Corporal A P Schmitz (ballet soloist), Sergeant Sigismund Lohde, and Sergeant H Mayer. The Production was extremely well-received and was called "a colourful and tuneful revue ......... a fine achievement of writing and direction......scenery and stage décor ingenious and amusing." There were write-ups in both "The Age" and "The Argus" Melbourne newspapers at the time. The scroll was originally housed in a wooden box, with "windows", (since lost) so that when the scroll was wound though, each scene, and the accompanying description from the original programme, could be seen.Two long pieces of paper which originally would have been one and has been rolled into a scroll. The length of paper has been divided into two and then divided into approximately 12 sections. On the left in different colours is bits of information relating to the scene. On the right are different scenes from the play.bert i myer, bim, sergeant snow white, 8th employment company, melbourne university union theatre, doc k sternberg, f schoenbach, kurt kohn, erich liffmann, erwin fabian, a p schmitz, h mayer, kathleen whelan, tatura internment camps, berthold irving meier, klaus friedeberger, emil wittenberg, friedrich (fritz) schoenbach, sigismund lohde -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - Army Survey Regiment Summer Ball - Warrant Officer and Sergeant and Guests Arrival, 1995
... Army Survey Regiment Summer Ball - Warrant Officer and Sergeant and Guests Arrival. ...This is a set of 25 photographs taken at the combined Officer, Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Mess Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment (ASR), Fortuna Villa on the 25th of February, 1995. ...This is a set of 25 photographs taken at the Officer, Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa on the 25th of February 1995. ...Army Survey Regiment Summer Ball - Warrant Officer and Sergeant and Guests Arrival. Photograph Army Survey Regiment Summer Ball - Warrant Officer and Sergeant and Guests Arrival. ...This is a set of 25 photographs taken at the combined Officer, Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Mess Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment (ASR), Fortuna Villa on the 25th of February, 1995. The Summer Ball was one of the last large scale formal functions held at Fortuna Villa before ASR’s closure the following year. Photos of personnel and their guests was taken on their arrival near the Pompeii Fountain in the gardens at the front of the main building. The Ball and Dinner was held at the rear of Fortuna Villa in temporary 20’ x 30’ Army tents set up on the roadway in front of the transport compound. SERCO contract staff provided the catering and the ASR’s Other Ranks performed stewarding and kitchen hand duties. Refer to item 6347 for information on the administrative file held in the collection and items 6370.23P, 6371.33P and 6373.36P for additional photographs taken at the Summer Ball.This is a set of 25 photographs taken at the Officer, Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa on the 25th of February 1995. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1995. Brian Johnson and partner. .2) - Photo, colour, 1995. Doug Willis and partner. .3) - Photo, colour, 1995. Craig Kellet and partner. .4) - Photo, colour, 1995. Barry and Jenny Hogan. .5) - Photo, colour, 1995. Mick and Margaret Ellis. .6) - Photo, colour, 1995. Peter Tuddenham and partner. .7) - Photo, colour, 1995. Peter and Jo Peterson. .8) - Photo, colour, 1995. Pat and Jeanette Dury-Lane .9) - Photo, colour, 1995. Kevin and Joy Kennedy. .10) - Photo, colour, 1995. Stuart Symonds and his partner Caroline. .11) - Photo, colour, 1995. Jim and Tracy Ash. .12) - Photo, colour, 1995. Graham Wybar and partner. .13) - Photo, colour, 1995. L to R: Graham Wybar and partner, Jan and Kevin Doyle, unidentified guests. .14) - Photo, colour, 1995. Peter and Annette Curtis. .15) - Photo, colour, 1995. John and Tracey Phillips. .16) - Photo, colour, 1995, Barrie Craymer and partner. .17) - Photo, colour, 1995. Rod and Kristin Skidmore. .18) - Photo, colour, 1995. Dale Hudson and partner. .19) - Photo, colour, 1995, Bob Garritty and partner. .20) - Photo, colour, 1995. Steve and Sherri Burke. .21) - Photo, colour, 1995. Brett and Juana Van Leeuwen. .22) - Photo, colour, 1995. Bob and Margaret Thrower. .23) - Photo, colour, 1995. Steve and Helen Drummond. .24) - Photo, colour, 1995. Rhys and Joanne De Laine. .25) - Photo, colour, 1995. Mr & Mrs Townshend, Ken Cugley and partner..1P to .25P There are no personnel or civilians identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Victoria Police MuseumOral history, Senior Sergeant Joan Paffett and Edna Meadows, March 2017
... Senior Sergeant Joan Paffett and Edna Meadows...Joan Paffett was Senior Sergeant 15275. During her service she supervised other police women, including the all female squad in the early 1970s. ...Cut for exhibition purposes. Senior Sergeant Joan Paffett and Edna Meadows Oral history ...Joan Paffett and Edna Meadows (nee Fyfe) are former police women. Joan Paffett was Senior Sergeant 15275. During her service she supervised other police women, including the all female squad in the early 1970s. Edna Meadows, registered number 15484, began her career as a nurse but later joined Victoria Police. Both women were the only women in their squads and began their careers with the Women Police Division at Russell St. In this interview they discuss their experiences joining the force and training Digital archive of oral history of former police women Joan Paffett and Edna Meadows (nee Fyfe). Cut for exhibition purposes.police woman, police women, policewoman, oral history, paffett, fyfe, meadows, victoria police -
Victoria Police MuseumOral history, Sergeant Eileen Rainford, April 2017
... Sergeant Eileen Rainford...Eileen Rainford is a retired Sergeant who joined Victoria Police as one of only eight police women in 1952. ...Cut for exhibition purposes Sergeant Eileen Rainford Oral history ...Eileen Rainford is a retired Sergeant who joined Victoria Police as one of only eight police women in 1952. Born in England, she served with Liverpool police, patrolling the docks, prior to moving to Australia. Speaking numerous languages, including Polish and German, Rainford worked as a translator and radio broadcaster during and after the second world war. On moving to Australia Rainford joined Victoria Police, where as one of only eight policewomen, she noted a major difference in public attitude towards women working in the force. In this interview, Rainford reflects on these different attitudes and her roles at numerous stations.Digital archive of oral history of former police woman Eileen Rainford. Cut for exhibition purposespolice woman, policewoman, policewomen, oral history, rainford, victoria police -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARDS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Sergeants of the 57th Battalion
... Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. ...Studio portrait of sergeant, 57th Battalion 2. Unidentified sergeant, 57th Battallion 3. ..."This is our pay sergeant, he came over with me. He is a fine chap and comes from Bendigo" ...Pay Sergeant, 57th Battalion 4. Sergeant, 57th Battalion 5 Sergeant 57th Battalion 6. ...This six-postcard group is the eighth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P 1. Studio portrait of sergeant, 57th Battalion 2. Unidentified sergeant, 57th Battallion 3. Pay Sergeant, 57th Battalion 4. Sergeant, 57th Battalion 5 Sergeant 57th Battalion 6. Unidentified soldier, 57th Battalion 1. On verso "Yours sincerely Alex, March 1916" 2. On Verso "This is a pal of mine in my old company, he was wounded on 26-9-17 and now in Blighty" 3. "This is our pay sergeant, he came over with me. He is a fine chap and comes from Bendigo" postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomTrophy, 1982
... Both the Officers and Sergeants Messes of the Regiment have now been closed....Wooden trophy on base with vertical backing piece mounting small shields -1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1990 all Sergeants Mess. Other 5 are blank. On base section is mounted a decorative depiction of cricket batsman in full swing. ...Officers Mess Versus Sergeants Mess...Officers Mess Versus Sergeants Mess Wooden trophy on base with vertical backing piece mounting small shields -1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1990 all Sergeants Mess. ...Both the Officers and Sergeants Messes of the Regiment have now been closed.Wooden trophy on base with vertical backing piece mounting small shields -1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1990 all Sergeants Mess. Other 5 are blank. On base section is mounted a decorative depiction of cricket batsman in full swing. Something was affixed to the top but there is now only a screw hole showing where it was. It had a 35 mm diameter.Annual Inter Mess Sports Competition. Officers Mess Versus Sergeants Mess -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - MATCHES
... Souvenir packet of matches from Sergeant's Mess....Packet of matches from RACT Sergeants Mess. looks unused with 20 matches inside. ...One side of "R.A.C.T. Sergeant's Mess, Tobruk Barracks Puckapunyal 3662". ...One side of "R.A.C.T. Sergeant's Mess, Tobruk Barracks Puckapunyal 3662". ...Souvenir packet of matches from Sergeant's Mess.Packet of matches from RACT Sergeants Mess. looks unused with 20 matches inside. Packet white and blue emblem of RACT on one side in blue. Phone No at top and identity of mess on other side. Packet unfolds to open.One side of "R.A.C.T. Sergeant's Mess, Tobruk Barracks Puckapunyal 3662". Other side emblem with "Royal Australian Corps of Transport" and phone no.passchendaele barracks trust, souvenir, r.a.c.t.
