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Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Tobruk Monument Souvenir
... Tobruk Monument Souvenir......Tobruk...The image on this shield is a representation of the memorial in the middle of the Tobruk War Cemetery. Tobruk War Cemetery incorporates the burial ground used during the siege and the memorial erected there at the time by the Australians has been replaced by a permanent memorial of similar design. ...A small plastic shield that depicts the Tobruk Memorial in the centre and Tobruk written across the top in gold lettering....Across the top "TOBRUK"...World War 11 Rats of Tobruk Tobruk Tobruk Memorial Across the top "TOBRUK" A small plastic shield that depicts the Tobruk Memorial in the centre and Tobruk written across the top in gold lettering. ...The image on this shield is a representation of the memorial in the middle of the Tobruk War Cemetery. Tobruk War Cemetery incorporates the burial ground used during the siege and the memorial erected there at the time by the Australians has been replaced by a permanent memorial of similar design. Many battlefield graves in the desert have been brought into the cemetery. There are now 2,282 Commonwealth servicemen of the Second World War buried or commemorated in Tobruk War Cemetery. 171 of the burials are unidentified but special memorials commemorate a number of casualties known or believed to be buried among them. 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 small plastic shield that depicts the Tobruk Memorial in the centre and Tobruk written across the top in gold lettering.Across the top "TOBRUK"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, tobruk memorial -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Cassette sound recording Tobruk Concert 1941
... Cassette sound recording Tobruk Concert 1941......Tobruk...This cassette was taped by the Rats of Tobruk Association. ABC war correspondent Chester Wilmot (1911-1954) pioneered the use of recording equipment in the field. ... A cassette of the Tobruk Concert held in 1941 in the caves behind the lines in an armament cave in Tobruk.... "TOBRUK CONCERT 1941"...World War 11 Rats of Tobruk Tobruk Chester WIlmot concert in Tobruk "TOBRUK CONCERT 1941" A cassette of the Tobruk Concert held in 1941 in the caves behind the lines in an armament cave in Tobruk. ...This cassette was taped by the Rats of Tobruk Association. ABC war correspondent Chester Wilmot (1911-1954) pioneered the use of recording equipment in the field. He spent several months in Tobruk in 1941. In October 1941 the ABC Field Unit recorded a concert put on by 400 Australian soldiers in an ammunition cave. Wilmot’s introduction sets the scene and items feature individual and chorus items and a saxophone and piano accordion performance.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 cassette of the Tobruk Concert held in 1941 in the caves behind the lines in an armament cave in Tobruk. "TOBRUK CONCERT 1941"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, chester wilmot, concert in tobruk -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Rats of Tobruk Association 1980 Reunion Coaster
... Rats of Tobruk Association 1980 Reunion Coaster......Tobruk...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. ...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 The Rats of Tobruk emblem. Below the emblem "1980 REUNION VICTORIA" A square cardboard coaster produced a memorabilia for the Rats of Tobruk Association in Victoria in 1980. ...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 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncClothing - Rats of Tobruk Association Victoria jacket, tie and tie pin, Stafford Ellinson International, after 1945
... Rats of Tobruk Association Victoria jacket, tie and tie pin......Tobruk...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. ... 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 102...Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc Hut 97, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla the-murray 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. ...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 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Rats of Tobruk Memorial Canberra Coasters, 1983
... Rats of Tobruk Memorial Canberra Coasters......Tobruk...This memorial commemorates the historic siege of Tobruk. The memorial is based on the one in the Tobruk War Cemetery, built by Royal Australian Engineers during the siege. ... A group of 3 coasters produced to commemorate the unveiling of the Tobruk Memorial in Canberra on 13 April 1983.... In top left "CANBERRA TOBRUK/MEMORIAL/UNVEILED 13 APRIL 1983"...World War 11 Rats of Tobruk Tobruk In top left "CANBERRA TOBRUK/MEMORIAL/UNVEILED 13 APRIL 1983" A group of 3 coasters produced to commemorate the unveiling of the Tobruk Memorial in Canberra on 13 April 1983. ...This memorial commemorates the historic siege of Tobruk. The memorial is based on the one in the Tobruk War Cemetery, built by Royal Australian Engineers during the siege. That memorial has since been destroyed. The original marble inscription stone was brought back to Australia after the war and is incorporated in the obelisk in Canberra. The memorial was unveiled on 13 April 1983 by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Ninian StephenThis 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 group of 3 coasters produced to commemorate the unveiling of the Tobruk Memorial in Canberra on 13 April 1983. In top left "CANBERRA TOBRUK/MEMORIAL/UNVEILED 13 APRIL 1983"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - BEER GLASS 1971 30th Anniversary, Rats of Tobruk Association
... Rats of Tobruk Association...On the side is the Rats of Tobruk Association logo, under wehich are the words "1971 30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk"....Rats of Tobruk Association...On the side is the Rats of Tobruk Association logo, under wehich are the words "1971 30th Anniversary Siege of Tobruk". ...Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575P.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, -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncClothing - Rats of Tobruk Association tie and 2/23rd Battalion tie pin, Tee Dee Tie Specialists, after 1945
... Rats of Tobruk Association tie and 2/23rd Battalion tie pin......Tobruk...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. ... A green tie featuring the insignia of the Rats of Tobruk and a Tobruk "T" tie pin....Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc Hut 97, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla the-murray 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. ...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 green tie featuring the insignia of the Rats of Tobruk and a Tobruk "T" tie pin.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionMedal - Tobruk
... Tobruk...Tobruk...The Tobruk Siege Medal known as the "T" medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand & Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April & December 1941. ...Heart shaped wooden plaque with Tobruk medal attached ...Tobruk Seige World War Two WWII Heart shaped wooden plaque with Tobruk medal attached Medal Tobruk ...The Tobruk Siege Medal known as the "T" medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand & Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April & December 1941. The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977.Heart shaped wooden plaque with Tobruk medal attached tobruk, seige, world war two, wwii -
Kyneton RSL Sub BranchMedal, Commemorative medal Tobruk, 1991
... Commemorative medal Tobruk...tobruk...The Siege of Tobruk Medal was originally available to Australian, New Zealand, British, Indian and Polish troops who saw action during the Siege of Tobruk, between April and December 1941. ...Surround. Siege of Tobruk. 1941 - 1991 50th Anniversary 1941 - 1991...Surround. Siege of Tobruk. 1941 - 1991 50th Anniversary 1941 - 1991 Commemorative medal Tobruk Medal ...The Siege of Tobruk Medal was originally available to Australian, New Zealand, British, Indian and Polish troops who saw action during the Siege of Tobruk, between April and December 1941. The medal was commissioned and issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association in 1977. The medal was available to 18 BDE, 24 BDE, 26 BDE, 2/1 PIONEER's and other miscellaneous units. Some RAAF, Free French Air Force and Canadian personnel attached to the Royal Navy were included.This is not an official medal. Commemorative medal issued on the 50th Anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk, in clear plastic presentation case. Surround. Siege of Tobruk. 1941 - 1991 50th Anniversary 1941 - 1991tobruk, rats of tobruk -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - BEER MUG, Rats of Tobruk Association, Rats of Tobruk Association - 50th Anniversary - World Reunion 1941-1991, c1991
... Rats of Tobruk Association - 50th Anniversary - World Reunion 1941-1991...On the side, in gold, is the logo of the Rats of Tobruk Association with other wording around it,...Rats of Tobruk Association...On the side, in gold, is the logo of the Rats of Tobruk Association with other wording around it, Rats of Tobruk Association - 50th Anniversary - World Reunion 1941-1991 Souvenir BEER MUG Rats of Tobruk Association ...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 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPlaque - Rats of Tobruk Association Plaque
... Rats of Tobruk Association Plaque......Tobruk...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. ...The Rats of Tobruk motto is also included on a metal scroll. ...Rats of Tobruk Association Plaque 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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumMap - MAP, FRAMED, Siege of Tobruk, Post 1945
... Siege of Tobruk......tobruk...Tan coloured wooden frame, glass front, masonite backing, coloured detailed map of Tobruk area with history of area featured on blue border around map....Siege of Tobruk April - Dec 1941....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields documents-maps frame accessories tobruk Siege of Tobruk April - Dec 1941. Map & detailed description on framed information board. ...Map & detailed description on framed information board. Tan coloured wooden frame, glass front, masonite backing, coloured detailed map of Tobruk area with history of area featured on blue border around map.Siege of Tobruk April - Dec 1941.documents-maps, frame accessories, tobruk -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph, Home in Tobruk, 1941c
... Home in Tobruk......tobruk...Casual shot of Australian soldiers in Tobruk. These soldiers are among those later known as 'Rats of Tobruk'. ...Photograph of five soldiers in desert (Tobruk). Pinkish tinge to photograph. ...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Casual shot of Australian soldiers in Tobruk. These soldiers are among those later known as 'Rats of Tobruk'. ...Casual shot of Australian soldiers in Tobruk. These soldiers are among those later known as 'Rats of Tobruk'. Caption: "Home in Tobruk": L-R Gos.Gawthorne, Geo. Walters, Ernie (Mick) Evans, unknown, Ross (Junior) Williams.An informal photograph of Australian soldiers during World War II.Photograph of five soldiers in desert (Tobruk). Pinkish tinge to photograph. Accompanied by caption with names of soldiers.mick evans, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Rats of Tobruk Association transfer
... Rats of Tobruk Association transfer......Tobruk...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. ...A decorative transfer featuring the Rats of Tobruk Association emblem. It has been attached to a piece of cardboard....It has been attached to a piece of cardboard. Rats of Tobruk Association transfer Memorabilia Rats of Tobruk Association transfer ...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 decorative transfer featuring the Rats of Tobruk Association emblem. It has been attached to a piece of cardboard.world war 11, tobruk, rats of tobruk association -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - PAMPHLETS, RATS of TOBRUK ASSOC, Rats of Tobruk Association, Dedication Service, Memorial Window, St. John's Presbyterian Church, Bendigo. 12 April 1987
... ...Tobruk...The Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association donated a memorial window to the St John's Presbyterian Church, Bendigo. 12 April 1987....Anthony's Church Tobruk 1941. Bottom half is a summary title "Siege of Tobruk April-Dec 1941" 2. ...Rats of Tobruk Association...Anthony's Church Tobruk 1941. Bottom half is a summary title "Siege of Tobruk April-Dec 1941" 2. ...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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPoster - Framed poster, Tobruk
... Tobruk...tobruk...Item donated by Eric Hamilton VX42389 who served with the 2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion in the Middle East and at the battle of Tobruk which lasted 241 days in 1941. ...Siege of Tobruk April- Dec 1941...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Item donated by Eric Hamilton VX42389 who served with the 2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion in the Middle East and at the battle of Tobruk which lasted 241 days in 1941. tobruk ww2 1941 Siege of Tobruk April- Dec 1941 Brown timber frame containing poster with Map in centre and circles in each corner with images of soldiers and one symbol on light blue background Tobruk Poster Framed poster ...Item donated by Eric Hamilton VX42389 who served with the 2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion in the Middle East and at the battle of Tobruk which lasted 241 days in 1941. Brown timber frame containing poster with Map in centre and circles in each corner with images of soldiers and one symbol on light blue background Siege of Tobruk April- Dec 1941tobruk, ww2, 1941 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, Biography of Bendigo's "Rats of Tobruk" WW2, Alma Mulqueen, Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk, 1995
... Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk...Extra paper - one, colour illustration of Siege of Tobruk" . Colour patches. Title page - donation information....Mulqueen Alma and "The Rats of Tobruk" ...Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk Book BOOK, Biography of Bendigo's "Rats of Tobruk" WW2 Alma Mulqueen Mulqueen Printers Pty Ltd Mulqueen Alma and "The Rats of Tobruk" ...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 IncBadge - Rats of Tobruk Association, 1945
... Rats of Tobruk Association ......Tobruk...This badge was given to members of the Rats of Tobruk Association. 14,000 Australians were in Tobruk during the siege. ... A small metal lapel badge bearing the logo of the Rats of Tobruk Association. Badge Number 1669...This badge was given to members of the Rats of Tobruk Association. 14,000 Australians were in Tobruk during the siege. ...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 MuseumBooklet - SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY, Rats of Tobruk Association, SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION 1941 - 1991
... SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION 1941 - 1991......Tobruk...Rats of Tobruk Association...SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION 1941 - 1991 Booklet SOUVENIR BOOKLET 50th ANNIVERSARY Rats of Tobruk Association ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Alma Mulqueen & The Rats of Tobruk, Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk, c.1995
... Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk...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....Alma Mulqueen & The Rats of Tobruk...Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk Book BOOK Alma Mulqueen & The Rats of Tobruk Mulqueen Printers Pty Ltd ...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 MuseumNewspaper - TOBRUK TRUTH, Tobruk Truth - The Dinkum Oil - Vol 2 No 20, 14.6.1941
... Tobruk Truth - The Dinkum Oil - Vol 2 No 20......tobruk...Discovered folded in a copy of Tobruk by Chester Wilmot - Catalogue Item 1405. ...Tobruk Truth Newspaper. Printing on both sides of a single sided foolscap page....Tobruk Truth - The Dinkum Oil - Vol 2 No 20 Newspaper TOBRUK TRUTH ...Discovered folded in a copy of Tobruk by Chester Wilmot - Catalogue Item 1405. Paper is a summary of BBC broadcast dated Saturday 14.6.1941. Page 1 details broadcast at 1900 hrs & page 2 details the 1915 hrs broadcast Vol 2 No 20.Tobruk Truth Newspaper. Printing on both sides of a single sided foolscap page.documents - military, tobruk -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet, Rats of Tobruk Ladies Auxiliary
... Rats of Tobruk Ladies Auxiliary......Tobruk...Rats of Tobruk Association...The text pages are in black ink on white paper. Rats of Tobruk Ladies Auxiliary Booklet BOOKLET Rats of Tobruk Association ...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 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Rats of Tobruk Association Plaque (Small)
... Rats of Tobruk Association Plaque (Small)......Tobruk...His announcement ‘Germany calling, Germany calling’ was a familiar sound across the airwaves, broadcasting misinformation from Hamburg. During the Tobruk siege, he often referred to the men defending the garrison at Tobruk as “poor desert rats of Tobruk, who live like rats and will die like rats. ... A plastic and enamel badge of the Rats of Tobruk Association mounted on a wood base. The logo appears to be one of only a small number to use the acronym R.O.T.A above the more common Association Logo....World War 11 Rats of Tobruk Tobruk A plastic and enamel badge of the Rats of Tobruk Association mounted on a wood base. ...Why the name 'Rats of Tobruk'? A former British citizen William Joyce, better known as Lord Haw-Haw, broadcast Nazi propaganda during World War II. His announcement ‘Germany calling, Germany calling’ was a familiar sound across the airwaves, broadcasting misinformation from Hamburg. During the Tobruk siege, he often referred to the men defending the garrison at Tobruk as “poor desert rats of Tobruk, who live like rats and will die like rats. The Australian soldiers loved the term ‘Rats of Tobruk’ and adopted it as a badge of honour. Calling themselves the ‘Rats of Tobruk’, they turned the derogatory comments back against the Germans. William Joyce was eventually captured and returned to Britain, where he was later hanged for treason in January 1946. 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 plastic and enamel badge of the Rats of Tobruk Association mounted on a wood base. The logo appears to be one of only a small number to use the acronym R.O.T.A above the more common Association Logo.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPoster - Framed Poster, Siege of Tobruk, 1980
... Siege of Tobruk...Tobruk...Poster displays cartography and history of the Siege of Tobruk April to December 1941 Edition Poster ( No. 0768 )was produced for the World Reunion of the Rats of Tobruk Association held in Melbourne 1980...Biographies of: Major General Leslie J Morshead - Tobruk Fortress Commander and Lieut General Erwin Rommel - Commander, German Afrika Korps. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Poster displays cartography and history of the Siege of Tobruk April to December 1941 Edition Poster ( No. 0768 )was produced for the World Reunion of the Rats of Tobruk Association held in Melbourne 1980 Commemorates the Battle of Tobruk Tobruk 1941 Biographies of: Major General Leslie J Morshead - Tobruk Fortress Commander and Lieut General Erwin Rommel - Commander, German Afrika Korps. ...Poster displays cartography and history of the Siege of Tobruk April to December 1941 Edition Poster ( No. 0768 )was produced for the World Reunion of the Rats of Tobruk Association held in Melbourne 1980Commemorates the Battle of TobrukBlack plastic frame containing poster of Map in centre with circles in each corner with images of soldiers and a symbol in lower right corner.Biographies of: Major General Leslie J Morshead - Tobruk Fortress Commander and Lieut General Erwin Rommel - Commander, German Afrika Korps. Map of Battle Zone. Lithographic of Corporal J.H.Edmonson VC - 2/17 Battalion.tobruk, 1941 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Bowls Syllabus, Victoria Rats of Tobruk - Social Lawn Bowls Bhd
... Victoria Rats of Tobruk - Social Lawn Bowls Bhd...Small cardboard booklet ' Victorian Rats of Tobruk Social Lawn Club'....Victorian Rats of Tobruk Lawn Bowls Club...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Syllabus 1987/88 Victorian Rats of Tobruk Lawn Bowls Club Small cardboard booklet ' Victorian Rats of Tobruk Social Lawn Club'. ...Syllabus 1987/88Small cardboard booklet ' Victorian Rats of Tobruk Social Lawn Club'.Victorian Rats of Tobruk Lawn Bowls Club -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncCard - Rats of Tobruk Association Christmas Card, after 1946
... Rats of Tobruk Association Christmas Card...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. ...Anthony's Church, Tobruk taken in 1941....Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc Hut 97, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla the-murray 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. ...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 Christmas card produced by the Rats of Tobruk Association. It includes an image of St. Anthony's Church, Tobruk taken in 1941.world war 11, rats of tobruk, rats of tobruk association -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - COLOUR PATCH CHART FRAMED, Rats of Tobruk Association, Post 1945
... There is a Rats of Tobruk Association badge on left side....Siege of Tobruk AIF April - Dec 1941....Rats of Tobruk Association...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Colour patches Tobruk WW2 Siege of Tobruk AIF April - Dec 1941. ...Information board showing colour patches & units that were in the Siege of Tobruk. There is a print portrait of LT GEN SIR LESLIE MORSHEAD at bottom left. Top centre shows Rising Sun badge surrounded by Union Jack & Australian flag. There is a Rats of Tobruk Association badge on left side.Siege of Tobruk AIF April - Dec 1941.colour patches, tobruk ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchArticle - Framed Tribute, Rats of Tobruk
... 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 WW2...Rats of Tobruk Lest We Forget ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country 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 WW2 rats of tobruk 9th division siege of tobruk Rats of Tobruk Lest We Forget Black timber frame containing white paper with black type. ...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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBanner, Rats of Tobruk
... Rats of Tobruk...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....Rats of Tobruk Assoc GV & NE Sub Branch...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. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WW2, Sandgroper Press, "THE RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION", 1971
... "THE RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION"......Tobruk...Owner and donor details, see Cat No. 5836.3. "The Rats of Tobruk Association/ Lest We Forget". "Register has been compiled by Mr. ...Cover - cardboard, black print on beige background - front. 29 pages - cut, plain, white paper, no illustrations. Tobruk War Cemetery, Battalion and Brigade Records....Tobruk War Cemetery, Battalion and Brigade Records. ...Owner and donor details, see Cat No. 5836.3. "The Rats of Tobruk Association/ Lest We Forget". "Register has been compiled by Mr. V. J. Behan, Supervisor for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Western Australia."Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black print on beige background - front. 29 pages - cut, plain, white paper, no illustrations. Tobruk War Cemetery, Battalion and Brigade Records.books, military history, ww2, tobruk, war graves
