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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Dinner for 2nd World War veterans - Lara District - September 10th 1947, SEPTEMBER 1947
... Dinner for 2nd World War veterans - Lara District... to the McIntyre Family Dinner for 2nd World War veterans - Lara District ...49.1 Names & images of 18 Returned Servicemen from W W 2. of the Lara District 49.2 Names & images of 18 Returned Servicemen from W W 2. of the Lara District presented to J & J McIntyre and Miss F McIntyre with compliments of the Lara Reception CommitteeLocal to Lara district , a visual record of persons in their home environment again . Also second photo 49.2 under glass 49.1 Oblong/Landscape....Black&White photograph on aged white cardboard....WELCOME HOME banner....Australian & British Flags prominent. 49.2 Photo mounted behind glass presented to the McIntyre FamilyFlashlight photograph September 10 1947. second world war servicemen lara mcintyre 1947 rsl j branch mcclelland -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, Australia Remembers 1945-1995: Educational resource kit investigating experience of the 2nd world war
... investigating experience of the 2nd world war... investigating experience of the 2nd world war Film Film, Video ...world war, 1939-1945 - australia -
Inverloch Historical Society
000554F - Photograph - Lakes Entrance before 2nd World War
... 000554F - Photograph - Lakes Entrance before 2nd World War... World War ... -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photo of soldier, Dandenong First 2nd World War Casualty
... Dandenong First 2nd World War Casualty... in Action___Tobruk, 2nd May. 1941 Black frame Dandenong First 2nd World War ...First Dandenong Boy killed in actionGood Condition.Black framePte.Ken Elliott. Age 20 VX222787 ___ 2/24th. Batt. Killed in Action___Tobruk, 2nd May. 1941 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Binoculars, There are no makers details on the binoculars or the case, Mid 20th Century
... 2nd World War.... the 2nd World War.... during the 2nd World War. The binoculars could have been used ...Binoculars possible used by military personnel during the 2nd World War.The binoculars could have been used in the 2nd World War by Military Personnel.Black metal binoculars, the middle metal barrel of the binoculars are covered in leather. There is provision to adjust the optics and the the binoculars can be lengthened. The binoculars are in a brown leather case.There are no markings or makers details on the binoculars or the leather case.binoculars, military, 2nd world war. -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Dutch Primary School Reader, Derde Leesboekje, 1962
... Primary schools in the decades around the 2nd World War... schools in the decades around the 2nd World War Derde Leesboekje ...This reader contains stories about two sisters: Zus and Jet. The "Derde Leesboekje" is the third reader in this series.The stories in this book and in some of the other readers had as subjects the people, animals and objects used in the "aap, noot, mies" reading board shown as item number 6389. The reading boards and readers were used in the Netherlands for a long time (from many years before WW II, till the late 1960s) to teach reading and spelling.Book: "Derde Leesboekje", a soft cover reader used in Dutch Primary schools in the decades around the 2nd World Warsome silverfish type damage on front and back cover aap; noot; mies; reader; primary school -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cain claims Ballarat Trams will go"
... , such as the Declaration of the 2nd World War.... World War. "Cain claims Ballarat Trams will go" Newspaper ...Reproduction of the front page of The Courier, 24/11/1955 about the State Government defeat of a motion in the Legislative Assembly of a motion to rescind a SEC Notice to close the Geelong tram system. The State Opposition leader, Mr John Cain (Senior) warned that the SEC intended to abolish trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo.Yields information about the SECV notice to closure the Geelong system in 1955.Copy of a celebratory part of The Courier Ballarat - A3 sheet featuring big events that the paper covered, such as the Declaration of the 2nd World War.trams, tramways, geelong, closure, parliament, john cain, secv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Beer Can
... Toohey's blue label bitter beer Commemorating 2nd World War... Commemorating 2nd World War Veterans - old A.I.F. recruiting poster ...Toohey's blue label bitter beer Commemorating 2nd World War Veterans - old A.I.F. recruiting poster. Stubby Holder - RAAF VietnamToohey's salutes Australia's second world war veterans. Stubby holder - RAAF Vietnambeer can, raaf, veterans -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Certificate, Shire of Colac, Shire Of Colac. Presented to Private E. Obourne, 09/09/1946
... 2nd World War... Personal significance Certificate of Appreciation 2nd World War ...Certificate awarded by Shire of ColacPaper Certificate non-fictionCertificate awarded by Shire of Colaccertificate of appreciation, 2nd world war, colac -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Army Dress Jacket belonging to ??, Lt. Colonel Dress Jacket. Item forms part of the Gouge Collection
... 2nd World War...-road Historic Highly significant 2nd World War Brass Rising Sun ...HistoricHighly significantKhaki Army Dress Jacket with Lt. Colonel pips. WW11 and brass crown on each shoulder. Cloth belt with a brass buckleBrass Rising Sun collar badges x 2. Brass "Australia" shoulder flashes x 2. Brass buttons. Cloth Battalion patches on both sleeves (Red and Black on Grey background. Blue and Red on Grey background). Blue service stripes x 3 on right sleeve2nd world war -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Victoria Park, Ballarat, A Brief History, Unknown
... 2nd World War... Longley City Night Soil The Mulloch Heap Trees 2nd World War ...Little has been researched or written about Victoria Park, by comparison with the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.Based on the information given here, the author's conclusion is that Victoria Park is, in many ways, "the poor relation of the Botanical Gardens."2 pages of mainly short paragraphs. p.1 is blank, 2/3 of the page down.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, victoria park, george longley, city night soil, the mulloch heap, trees, 2nd world war, american servicemen., gardens, ballarat, john garner collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, Wartime refugee in Mitcham, 21/10/1998
... overseas reception board during the 2nd world war.... reception board during the 2nd world war. Wartime refugee in Mitcham ...Letter from Arthur Rose giving details of his life in Mitcham after being brought to Australia by the children's overseas reception board during the 2nd world war.churchward, (mrs), rose, arthur, woodger, jean, batory (ship), wellington, keith, till, alwyn, miller, children's overseas reception board, mitcham state school, no. 2904, world war, 1939 - 1945 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Beer Can
... World War Veterans. Old RAAF recruiting poster. Stubby holder..., Commemorating 2nd World War Veterans. Old RAAF recruiting poster ...Toohey's blue label bitter beer can, Commemorating 2nd World War Veterans. Old RAAF recruiting poster. Stubby holder - 40th anniversary for FSB Coral/BalmoralVVAA Geelong 40th anniversary for FSB Coral/Balmoral May-June 1968beer can, coral balmoral, 40th anniversary, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RAAF WW2, c.WWII
... .1) ARTHUR HANDO, Air Force 2nd World War. .2) A HANDO... - airforce RAAF .1) ARTHUR HANDO, Air Force 2nd World War. .2 ....1) Arthur John Gorsuch Hando No 116921 enlisted in the RAAF on 19.7.1942 age 18 years. At discharge on 12.4.1946 he held the rank of LAC in No 6 Transport Movement Office RAAF. .2) - .5) Photographs reflect service life in Darwin during World War II..1) Portrait of WWII Airmen - copy of original. .2) Group photograph of a football team - copy of original. .3) Group sitting on truck - copy of original. .4) x 2 Trucks - copy of original. .5) Group of 3 - copy of original..1) ARTHUR HANDO, Air Force 2nd World War. .2) A HANDO 4th from top, 5 RC Air Force footy team. .3) 2nd World War, Darwin, ARTHUR J HANDO. Pop 1st one sitting on car, no hat. .5) A HANDO.photography-photographs, military history- army - airforce, raaf -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, De La Haye family, About 1940
... Rurric (jnr) 2nd World War Veteran Darwin & PNG. (P.63... la haye harry de la haye Rurric (jnr) 2nd World War Veteran ...A4 sheet containing 3 sepia photos of De La Haye Family, Rurric(jnr), Harry and FINDLAY Street house. Taken from typed De La Haye booklet Regis. No. 432-01Rurric (jnr) 2nd World War Veteran Darwin & PNG. (P.63) Harry in front yard of “Clifton” ( p.65)de la haye family, photographs, rurric de la haye, harry de la haye -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Watson, R.A, 1946
... . (Fred) Watson during 2nd World War & other articles about... during 2nd World War & other articles about the war in New Guinea ...Certificate from Nunawading Council for service by R.A. (Fred) Watson during 2nd World War & other articles about the war in New Guinea. Box Hill District cricket umpire for 40 yearswatson, r.a., watson, fred, world war, 1939 - 1945 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Wooden Honour Board, Circa 1940s
... C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945..... Malta G C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945. Wooden Honour Board ...Wooden Plaque with 2 badges attached. Badge 1 - Royal Artillery Badge. Badge 2 - Kings Own Regiment Malta Branch. Malta G C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945.Has all names of Brigades and Regiments involved on Malta during WW11. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - KHAKI COMEDY AND NEWSY NONSENSE, 1940s
... market during the 2nd World War. Called a 'Semaphore' Smile Book... Forces market during the 2nd World War. Called a 'Semaphore ...Booklet. A 32 page booklet of humorous stories and poetry compiled by ' Semaphore' and probably aimed at the Defence Forces market during the 2nd World War. Called a 'Semaphore' Smile Book. Price One Shilling.Printed by E. H. Gibbs and Sons, Melbournecottage, miners, comedy, world war 2 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, undated
... to preach and minister during 2nd World War 1943-4." Gift of Rev. N... during 2nd World War 1943-4." Gift of Rev. N. Mapperson. Sepia ...The foundation stone of the Wellington St. Methodist Church Collingwood was laid on December 13 1886, by W.R. Bennett J.P.Sepia photograph of the Wellington St. Methodist Church Clifton Hill."Wellington St. Clifton Hill where I was appointed to preach and minister during 2nd World War 1943-4." Gift of Rev. N. Mapperson.wellington st. methodist clifton hill, collingwood, rev. n. mapperson, w.r. bennett -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Flag - White Ensign
... of the Burdikin 2nd World War. Rec'd from Bonnie McCartin who... - "Signing Off Ensign of the Burdikin 2nd World War. Rec'd from ...In box with note attached - "Signing Off Ensign of the Burdikin 2nd World War. Rec'd from Bonnie McCartin who was a sailor from Ballarat, Vic." Typed note inside - "This Ensign which is from the decommissioned H.M.A.S.BURDIKIN about 1948 after W.W. 11. wflags, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - 90th anniversary Gallipoli Landing /60th Anniversary End of 2nd WW, May be 2005
... Gallipoli, 2nd World War... Mitcham melbourne Gallipoli, 2nd World War Medallion World War 2 ...Gallipoli, 2nd World WarBrass medallion with '60th Anniversary of second World War 1945 - 2005 } in plastic container on stand Medallion with 90th Anniversary Gallipoli Landing 1915 - 2005 }medallion, world war 2, 60th annivesary end of world war 2, 90th anniversary callipoli landing, callipoli -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS WW2, Pseudonym - Durban Signaller, A Passing Cheer, C.WW2
... of the 2nd World War containing songs & poems. .3) Loose leaf... for the Aussies of the 2nd World War containing songs & poems. .3) Loose ....1) & .2) 2 copies of a paper covered book for the Aussies of the 2nd World War containing songs & poems. .3) Loose leaf cartoon from .2) .4) & .5) Identical loose leaf additions of song words & illustration of RAN at Little Australia Hilton Natal 1943. Handwritten in ink on front cover of .1) & .2): “Greetings & Best Wishes from the writer EC” “Greetings & Best Wishes for Xmas & New Year 1944 from “ECbooks - music / song / poetry, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The D-Day Invasion
... of the 2nd world war. ... of the 2nd world war. books-military-history europe On inside title ...The book in one of a series that chronicles the events of the 2nd world war. Hard cover book with black and white illustrated cover - grainy blurred photo. Illustration replicated on dust jacket. 208 pages well illustrated throughout with black and white photos.On inside title page hand written "Sister M. SEAGRAVE. books-military-history, europe -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Dirty Thirteen, 1991
... of the Dirty Thirteen during the 2nd World War... of the lives of the Dirty Thirteen during the 2nd World War the dirty ...Collected and recorded experiences and details of the lives of the Dirty Thirteen during the 2nd World WarPicture of a Anti Aircraft Regiment person in sepia on a beige light card cover and a triangle in gray , red and blackPresented to Tatura Historical Society Museum by James Crawford. 15th Aug. 1991the dirty thirteen, siebrand j, light horse regiment, crawford j, tatura, books, military -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
'Diary' VX10193 William Sollory, Late 20th Century
... the 2nd World War. This his 'Diary' for the month of September... during the 2nd World War. This his 'Diary' for the month ...VX10193 William J Sollory served with the AIF during the 2nd World War. This his 'Diary' for the month of September 1941.This 'Diary' is an original story of VX William J Sollory, September 1941.A Display Folder, clear front, blue back with see through plastic pages inside and typed pages inside the plastic pages. This is the 'Diary' of VX 10193 William J Sollory, WW2, Europe, September 1941.There are no inscriptions and markings as such, this is a typed account of the 'Diary' of VX 10193 William J Sollory, dated September 1941.ww2, eurpoe, september 1941, vx10193 w j sollory -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Look Out in the Blackout" - 27/12/1941, Mar. 1998
... /1941 Ballarat Courier about Wartime (2nd World War) Safety... World War) Safety Hints for Pedestrians. Notes actions ...Photocopy of an item (enlarged) that appeared in the 27/12/1941 Ballarat Courier about Wartime (2nd World War) Safety Hints for Pedestrians. Notes actions that should be taken about boarding or alighting from tramcars, walking along roads and also accident statistics from Britain during the first four months of WWII. Used in a 1998 Fares Please! Photocopy supplied by Alan Bradley in March 1998. trams, tramways, ballarat, world war ii, blackouts, safety -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 78 Bethune - Caserne Montmorency - L'Appel - LL, 1914-1918
... 2nd World War. Given to Mrs Ivy Sullivan, Montmorency, Vic... in pen on reverse: "Montmorency, France Barracks during 2nd World ...Black and white image of courtyard in front of four storied building identified as military barracks in Montmorency, France. A group of people assemble for a roll call. Though described as WW2, this image is probably from WW1 era. Possibly identified as the Chateu d'Ecouen located 5.6 kms from Montmorency, a northern suburb of Paris. From 1850, it was the site of a secondary school for girls of the Legion d'Honneur. Today it is a musem dedicated to the Renaissance. Sources: Montmorency, Val-d'Oise Wikipedia and Chateau d'Ecoun, Wikipedia, Maison d'education de la Legion d'honneur, Wikipedia "Caserne Montmorency - L'Appel" translates as "Montmorency Barracks - Roll-call".Image in ornate wooden frame with glass face, string for hanging on backCaption: 78 Bethune - Caserne Montmorency - L'Appel - LL Inscribed in pen on reverse: "Montmorency, France Barracks during 2nd World War. Given to Mrs Ivy Sullivan, Montmorency, Vic., Aust. and passed on to Mrs M. North, Montmorency, Vic. Aust., 1985"ivy sullivan, marjorie north, montmorency (france), montmorency barracks, ww1 -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Satchell (leather), (estimated); World War 2
... was hospitalised in the Middle East during the 2nd World War. He later... was hospitalised in the Middle East during the 2nd World War. He later ...This item of meorabilia was made by J.G.Murphy while he was hospitalised in the Middle East during the 2nd World War. He later became President of the Red Cliffs RSL and a Life Member of the League for service rendered.Brown leather satchell,embossed with Australian flora and forna, front, back and under flap, there is a carry handle on the top. The front features two Kookaburra like birds, under the flap is a Kangaroo and butterfly and folliage on the back. The seams and handle are hand sewn with 2.5mm leather lacing, and there are press studs to hold the flap closed. There are two internal pockets, stitched with fine cotton thread and the stitching is only visable from the inside. satchell leather, embossed leather, native flora, native fauna, past rsl president, j g murphy, hand made leather work, middle east hospital craft, past presidents, life members, rsl, middle east -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun - 2nd September 1939 - Nazis Start War, Britian, France Mobilise: Poles See Aid - Start of world War 2
... The Sun Newspaper 2nd September 1939 - Start World War 2.... fron the Sun re Start World War 2 The Sun Newspaper 2nd ...The Sun Newspaper 2nd September 1939 - Start World War 2.Newspaper articles fron the Sun re Start World War 2 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Valentine's, "St Kilda Road, Melbourne", early 1940's?
... has a 2nd world war sign, "What will you give up for them.... The Flinders St station canopy has a 2nd world war sign, "What will you ...Postcard - Black and White - Valentines No. V3, titled "St Kilda Road, Melbourne" - looking south with the Shrine of Remembrance, Prince Henry Hospital and Flinders St station in the view. Has a number of trams in the view including one at the Batman Ave terminus. Shows the South Melbourne industrial area with signs for Dulux, Aspro, Bergers. The Flinders St station canopy has a 2nd world war sign, "What will you give up for them" On the rear - has a divided back, and "A Real Photograph" " & Produced in Australia".On the rear has the stamp of Graeme S Breydon - see image i2.trams, tramways, melbourne, st kilda rd, shrine of remembrance, flinders st station, south melbourne, batman ave