Photographs taken in the 130 Australian General Hospital, which arrived in Japan on 10 March 1946. It was established on the island of Eta Jima where Alva Bennetts served. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts.1. Black and white photograph featuring two nurses in uniform and a soldier in uniform. A patient in dressing gown is standing on left of photograph. Hospital beds in foreground and a decorated Christmas tree is in the background. Photo has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of a group of five people standing in a hospital ward. Hospital beds visible. Photo has a white border.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, bcof, 130 australian general hospital

Photographs and a news article regarding the 130th Australian General Hospital in Eta Jima, Japan. The photographs depict nurses and soldiers of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) that served at the 130 AGH. There are public relations photographs and images of staff housing and living conditions, as well as celebration dinners, a wedding, and a mass. The article is written about Dr. John Prior, a volunteer for the Army Medical Service who went on to become the Surgeon Officer commanding the Surgical Division of the BCOF in Kure, Japan.Light pink photograph album with feint, thin red stripes running vertically down the cover. The red spine continues an inch inwards on the left edge. The word 'Album' is repeated continuously around the top and bottom of the cover (in red text across the pink background and white text across the red spine). A black and white postcard image of a building has been taped on the front with the text 'Malaya 1955-1956' handwritten below in blue pen ink. The pages inside are spiral bound, self-adhesive card with plastic protector sheet overlaying each page. Only the first half of the album is full, it contains black and white photographs and a photocopy of a news clipping.'57A' [Handwritten in black ink on a white sticker attached to the spine] 'WWII / "Cate" Hewins ' [Handwritten in black ink on a white label attached to the front cover] '57A' [Handwritten in gold marker on the top of the front cover] '57A / BCOF. / 130th AGH ETAJIMA / JAPAN / DATE 7.7.1948' [Handwritten in a combination of gold and black ink beneath the attached photo on the front cover] 'MALAYA 1955-1956' [Handwritten and double underlined in blue ink on the front cover] 'BCOF. 130 AGH / LLOYD-WARD. via / 1948 - MRS EILEEN CATERSON' [Handwritten in black ink on the inside front cover] 'BCOF 130 AGH / Lloyd ward via / Eileen Caterson / August 1997' [Handwritten on an envelope that is attached with tape inside the front cover] [Multiple inscriptions handwritten on each page to describe the images]malaya, british commonwealth occupation forces, bcof, lloyd ward, eileen caterson, 130 australian general hospital, 1948 -malaya, japan, australian army nurses, nurses - living conditions, eta jima

Large fold out map and chronology of Australian Army Operations between 1940-1945 that belonged to Private Joan Spencer VFX12932 (VF507134) born 12/11/1924 at Albury. The family moved to Wangaratta and Joan was educated at Wangaratta High School before joining the Australian Army Medical Women's Service at 115 (Heidelberg) Military Hospital. She served with the 130 Australia General Hospital and was deployed overseas to Japan on 17/6/1947 and returned on 26/1/1949Large cream coloured cardboard folded in three, inside is a coloured map of the Middle East 1940-1942, New Guinea Theatre 1942-1944, Pacific Islands 1944-1945 and Malay and Islands 1942-1945. Front cover has Unit patches from top left to bottom right corner , at top right corner is the rising sun badge and bottom left corner 1940-45 Back cover is a listed Chronology.Hand written at top - VFX Pte Joan Spencer AAMWS 115 (H) M.H.australian army operations, private joan spencer, aamws, 130 agh

Coat worn by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.This coat is part of a complete uniform set held by the Shepparton RSL. The uniform has representative and historic significance as an example of the style of uniform worn by nursing staff of the Australian General Hospital during the 1940s and into the 1950s. The uniform set has social significance to the Shepparton area, being owned and worn by a serving community member who was born in Numurkah, enlisted in Shepparton and returned to the community in later life.Shin length grey woollen double breasted coat fastened with three buttons on front centre. Interior bakelite or plastic button fastens panels on interior. Two hip-height pockets with folded flap on exterior. Grey fabric belt fastened with a metal buckle; belt is held in place with two fabric loops on either side of the waist. "AUSTRALIA" shoulder flashes on both left and right shoulders; on left arm a blue and brown rectangular colour patch and on the right arm, a blue square patch with embroidered crown and the words "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES." Epaulettes on either shoulder carry two metal badges signifying a senior Sister and fastened with a metal button. A pin is missing from the base of the epaulette. Interior lined with purple-grey lining; pocket on interior left chest and manufacturer's label at base of neck underneath loop.Shoulder flashes read "AUSTRALIA" and "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES". Label reads "TAILORS & HABIT/MAKERS/J. RAVENSDALE/& SON/NICHOLAS BLDG./SWANSTON ST MELBOURNE/SISTER DANSON". Buttons read "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES"second world war, world war ii, medical, wwii, nurse, women

Part of a jacket worn by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.This belt is part of a complete uniform set held by the Shepparton RSL. The uniform has representative and historic significance as an example of the style of uniform worn by nursing staff of the Australian General Hospital during the 1940s and into the 1950s. The uniform set has social significance to the Shepparton area, being owned and worn by a serving community member who was born in Numurkah, enlisted in Shepparton and returned to the community in later life.Grey fabric belt fastened with a metal buckle; belt is held in place with two fabric loops on either side of the waist.second world war, world war ii, medical, wwii, nurse, women

This skirt is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.Grey slim line with side 5 press studs and 2 hook and eyes "L Danson"japan ww2, occupation force, british commonwealth occupational forces, ww2, world war 2, world war two, wwii, second world war, nurse, military, heidelberg military hospital, vfx151507, sister danson

This jacket is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.One grey linen single 3 button breasted coat. 2 button pocket. 2 buttons on each sleeve. 2 shoulder flash buttons with 2 pips on each. 2 Australia 1 occupation forces lapel. Shoulder pads 10 moth holesmilitary, british commonwealth occupational forces, sidter danson, vfx151507, ww2, wwii, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, second world war, australian general hospital, heidelberg military hospital

This tie is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.This tie holds historic and representative significance, as a piece of standard military uniform that would have been worn by a nurse in the second military district of the occupational forces, presumably in Japan shortly after WW2. Brown synthetic fabric tie (formerly tied in simple Windsor knot) with peach lining. military, uniform, tie, nurse, second military district, occupational forces, ww2, wwii, world war two, world war 2, second world war, vfx151507, sister danson

This badge is attached to a tie which was worn as part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.This badge is part of a complete uniform set held by the Shepparton RSL. The uniform has representative and historic significance as an example of the style of uniform worn by nursing staff of the Australian General Hospital during the 1940s and into the 1950s. The uniform set has social significance to the Shepparton area, being owned and worn by a serving community member who was born in Numurkah, enlisted in Shepparton and returned to the community in later life.Dark brown metallic badge with pin on the back for fastening. The badge has embossed features. These depict a crown in the centre, a crescent shaped section which is meant to represent the rising sun and which half encircles the crown as well as three pieces of ribbon (metallic) with the embossed words "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces".second world war, world war ii, medical, wwii, nurse, women, badge, australian commonwealth military forces, military

Wallace 'Wal/Wally' More documents from when he served as an independant Councillor for the City of Sunshine (Elected 1956). He lived at 14 Gunnedah Street Albion. More Park Ardeer is named after him. These documents were donated to the Society by his daughter Jocelyn TruscottLetter to Frank Cassar from Jocelyn Truscott nee More May 2019|Program of Gala Performance Sixty glorious Years The Barclay Theatre Melbourne 16th April 1972 Synopsis The film opens with Queen Victoria's announcement of her betrothal to Prince Albert a pronouncement far from enthusiastically received by Parliament Thence to Englands antipathy towards the Prince Consort. The birth of the Princess Royal. The opening of the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace. The Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava. The death of the Prince Consort. The poignancy of Victoria's protracted retirement from public life. The misguided honour of her husband's memory. Later in happier circumstances during her Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. The control of the Suez Canal by Disraeli. The assassination of General Gordon Kitchener's conquest of Khartoum. The death of the Queen These are the highlights of This Magnificent Motion Picture|3 Notice paper for Centenary Commemoration meeting of the Council Wednesday 18th May 1960|Religious Program for City of Sunshine who were celebrating the Centenary Civic Thanksgiving Service 1860 - 1960 at the Town Hall Sunshine 1st May 1960 in the presence of His Worship the Mayor Cr D B Dempster JP Address by The Right Reverend Doctor A C Watson Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia|Typed Report City of Sunshine Mayors Report 1962 to 1963 Cr D F Thompson JP Mayor 2 September 1963|Typed Report City of Sunshine Mayors Report 1955 to 1956 Cr Henry B Dempster JP|Newspaper Article Footscray and District Hospital Annual Report 1972|Newspaper Article Its hard times for the kind ladies of Sunshine Sunshine Ladis Benevolent Society members Flo Morley Glad Crick Sadie Parsons and Connie Parsons With remaining members Edna Hopkins and Violet More the women have given a total of 130 years service to Sunshine's needy|Newspaper Article The Sun 30 June 1981 Baby Di|Newspaper Article Sunshine Advocate 31 August 1956 Who will be Mayor?more

Green hardback cover with title and author printed in gold text along the spine and in the centre of the front cover.non-fictionA pictorial history of Australians who served in the armed forces with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan, 1945-1952, including a chapter on the 130 Australian General Hospital (AGH) and HMAS Manunda and a list of the Nursing Officers and staff. british commonwealth occupation forces., australia -- armed forces -- japan -- history, japan -- history -- allied occupation, 1945-1952, hmas manunda, 130 agh

A collection of media archived by the Returned and Services Nurses relating to Australian Army nurses and nursing. The collection includes: - newspaper clippings relating to nursing, nurses and the Australian Army Nursing Service, published between 1963-1999. - Programs and menu's from commemorative ceremonies for Returned Nurses - memorabilia from memorial services -handwritten profiles of nurses such as Lieutenant Bertha Alma Hewson - a typed account and photocopies of photos from Sister Kathleen Teresia Keely's wedding at Moratai - Annual reports - photos of 113 AGH Sisters in Darwin Dark red spiral bound photograph album with gold ornate pattern down the spine. An ornate gold triple line border on the front cover with gold handwriting and additional inscriptions in silver marker. The inside pages are paper with plastic pocket inserts across three quarters of each page, the remaining quarter of each page has lined memo sections to fill in. The album contains a variety of mixed media.' "ARCHIVES" / RETURNED + SERVICES / NURSES. / MEDIA ALBUM. / 2nd FLOOR / ANZAC HOUSE / 1963 / Photos: NURSES MEMORIAL CANBERRA / 113 AGH. DARWIN / BCOF. 130 AGH. JAPAN.' [Hand written in gold ink on the front cover] 'SB / 9' [Hand written in silver ink on the spine] '(PHOTOS) / B.LAWSON' [handwritten in silver marker on the front cover]royal australian army nursing corps, raanc, ceremonies, anniversaries, wwii, second world war, ww2, military nursing - australia, bertha alma hewson, 113 australian general hospital, australian army nursing service, aans, returned nurses, returned nurses members