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Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedNewspaper - The 2nd World War Newspapers
... The 2nd World War Newspapers...World War 1939 - 1945 1602.01 - Newspaper Article The Sun 7 June 1944 Landings in France Great Paratroop Seaborne attack Drving Inland|1602.02 - Newspaper Article The Sun 8 May 1945 Unconditional Surednner by Germans to all Allies War Ends in Europe Collection of two The Sun newspaper with headlines of major events during WW2 Newspaper The 2nd World War Newspapers ...Collection of two The Sun newspaper with headlines of major events during WW2world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Dinner for 2nd World War veterans - Lara District - September 10th 1947, SEPTEMBER 1947
... Dinner for 2nd World War veterans - Lara District - September 10th 1947...Also second photo 49.2 under glass second world war servicemen lara mcintyre 1947 rsl j branch mcclelland Flashlight photograph September 10 1947. 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 Family Dinner for 2nd World War veterans - Lara District - September 10th 1947 Photograph. ...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
... Australia Remembers 1945-1995: Educational resource kit investigating experience of the 2nd world war...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast World War 1939-1945 - Australia Australia Remembers 1945-1995: Educational resource kit investigating experience of the 2nd world war Film Film, Video ...world war, 1939-1945 - australia -
Inverloch Historical Society000554F - Photograph - Lakes Entrance before 2nd World War
... 000554F - Photograph - Lakes Entrance before 2nd World War...Inverloch gippsland 000554F - Photograph - Lakes Entrance before 2nd World War ... -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed Photo of soldier, Dandenong First 2nd World War Casualty
... Dandenong First 2nd World War Casualty...Killed in Action___Tobruk, 2nd May. 1941 Black frame Dandenong First 2nd World War Casualty Photograph Framed Photo of soldier ...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 BranchBinoculars, There are no makers details on the binoculars or the case, Mid 20th Century
... ...2nd World War....Binoculars possible used by military personnel during the 2nd World War....Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula 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. ...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 VictoriaDutch Primary School Reader, Derde Leesboekje, 1962
... Book: "Derde Leesboekje", a soft cover reader used in Dutch Primary schools in the decades around the 2nd World War...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. aap; noot; mies; reader; primary school some silverfish type damage on front and back cover Book: "Derde Leesboekje", a soft cover reader used in Dutch Primary schools in the decades around the 2nd World War Derde Leesboekje Dutch Primary School Reader Publishing House: Wolters Noordhoff Authors: M B Hoogeveen / Jan Ligthart / H Scheepstra, bewerkt door E A Alderts ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cain claims Ballarat Trams will go"
... 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....Yields information about the SECV notice to closure the Geelong system in 1955. trams tramways Geelong closure Parliament John Cain SECV 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. "Cain claims Ballarat Trams will go" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...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 Veterans - old A.I.F. recruiting poster. ...world war veterans. Stubby holder - RAAF Vietnam Toohey's blue label bitter beer 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 BranchWork on paper - Certificate, Shire of Colac, Shire Of Colac. Presented to Private E. Obourne, 09/09/1946
... ...2nd World War...Colac RSL Sub Branch 21 Murray Street Colac great-ocean-road Presented to returned service personnel by Shire of Colac Personal significance Certificate of Appreciation 2nd World War colac Certificate awarded by Shire of Colac Private E Oborne Paper Certificate Shire Of Colac. ...Certificate awarded by Shire of ColacPaper Certificate non-fictionCertificate awarded by Shire of Colaccertificate of appreciation, 2nd world war, colac -
Colac RSL Sub BranchUniform - Army Dress Jacket belonging to ??, Lt. Colonel Dress Jacket. Item forms part of the Gouge Collection
... 2nd World War...Colac RSL Sub Branch 21 Murray Street Colac great-ocean-road Historic Highly significant 2nd World War Brass Rising Sun collar badges x 2. ...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 -
Colac RSL Sub BranchMixed media (Collection) - Lewis: Eric Alex collection, 6/4/2025
... 2nd World War...Colac RSL Sub Branch 21 Murray Street Colac great-ocean-road SERVICE RECORDS OF ERIC LEWIS SERVICE NO VX5154 DATE OF BIRTH 7/11/1948 PLACE OF BIRTH COLAC VIC DATE OF ENLISTMENT 6/11/1939 PLACE ON ENLISTMENT GEELONG POSTING DISCHARGED 47 AUSTRALIAN INFATRY DISCHARGED ON 10/10/1945 HONOURS MILITARY CROSS 2nd World War Mixed media Lewis: Eric Alex collection ...2nd world war2nd world war -
Colac RSL Sub BranchMedal (item) - WW2 Service Medals, Medals issued to Carter William Lester
... 2nd World War...Colac RSL Sub Branch 21 Murray Street Colac great-ocean-road WW2 MEDALS WILLAM L CARTER 2nd World War Medal awarded to Australian personnel Medals with associated ribbons attached Medals issued to Carter William Lester Medal WW2 Service Medals ...WW2 MEDALS WILLAM L CARTER2nd world war, medal awarded to australian personnel -
Colac RSL Sub BranchBadge - WW2 RAAF NAME TAGG
... 2nd World War...Colac RSL Sub Branch 21 Murray Street Colac great-ocean-road KETTLE THOMAS WILLIAM SERVICE NO 55361 DATE OF BIRTH 25 SEP 1923 PLACE OF BIRTH COLAC VIC DATE OF ENLISTMENT 7 MAY 1942 PLACE OF ENLISTMENT MELBOURNE VIC NEXT OF KIN THOMAS KETTLE DATE OF DISCHARGE 9 OCT 1945EADING RANKED LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN POSTING AT DISCHARGE AIR GUNNERY SCHOOL 2nd World War SERVICE NUMBER AN NAME THIN IRON SQUARE Badge WW2 RAAF NAME TAGG ...KETTLE THOMAS WILLIAM SERVICE NO 55361 DATE OF BIRTH 25 SEP 1923 PLACE OF BIRTH COLAC VIC DATE OF ENLISTMENT 7 MAY 1942 PLACE OF ENLISTMENT MELBOURNE VIC NEXT OF KIN THOMAS KETTLE DATE OF DISCHARGE 9 OCT 1945EADING RANKED LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN POSTING AT DISCHARGE AIR GUNNERY SCHOOL THIN IRON SQUARESERVICE NUMBER AN NAME2nd world war -
Colac RSL Sub BranchDocument (item) - THE LIFE HISTORY OF HMAS COLAC
... 2nd World War...HMAS COLAC WAS SUNK BY A MK48 WARSHOT TORPEDO FIRED BY HMAS OVENS OFF JARVIS BAY ON 4 MARCH 1987 2nd World War NUMBER J242 HMAS COLAC - WW2 MINE SWEEPER - COMMONLY KNOWN AS A CORVETTE Document THE LIFE HISTORY OF HMAS COLAC ...HMAS COLAC WAS LAUNCHED ON 30 AUGUST 1941 AT MORTS DOCK SYDNEY. ONE OF SIXTY MINESWEEPERS, (CORVETTES), BUILT DURING WW11. TWENTY SIX WERE BUILT FOR THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY, COMMISSIONED AT SYDNEY ON THE 6TH JANUARY1942. LATER IN JANUARY1942, COLAC WAS ASSINGED TO ANTI-SUBMARINE PATROL, OPERATION BETWEEN TOWNSVILLE AND NEW GUINEA. IN DECEMBER 1942 COLAC AND HER SISTER SHIPS, BALLARAT AND BROOME WERE ASSIGNED TO TRANSPORT AUSTRALIAN TROOPS TO THE BUNA AREA. THE THREE VESSELS REACHED THE LANDING POINT, AT CAPE SUDEST,NEAR ORO BAY. ALL 762 TROOPS LANDED SUCCESSFULLY. DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE MONTH COLAC WAS INVOLVED IN TROOP CARRYING. IN MARCH 1943, COLAC DETACHED FROM OPERATIONS IN FORWARD AREAS AND WAS ASSINGED TO CONVOY ESCORT DUTY ON THE AUSTRALIAN EAST COAST. ENEMY SUBMARINES WHERE OPERATING IN THE AREA, AND ON THE 26TH APRIL, A CONVOY OF FIVE SHIPS, ESCORTED BY COLAC AND BALLARAT WERE ATTACKED ABOUT 20 MILES OFF CAPE BYRON. THE BRITISH SHIP, M V LIMERICK WAS HIT BY A TORPEDO AND SANK. COLAC RESCUED ALL BUT TWO OF THE LIMERICKS CREW. JULY 1943 COLAC RETURNED TO THE ESCORT, OF CONVOYS BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AN NEW GUINEA, WHICH KEPT HER ALMOST CONSTANTLY AT SEA FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. IN JANUARY 1944 SHE RESUMED ESCORT DUTIES OFF THE EAST COAST FOR CONVOYS, FOR A BRIEF PERIOD. THE SHIP RETURNED TO NEW GUINEA WATERS IN 1944 AND 1945. EARLY 1945 COLAC, IN THE COMPANY OF HMAS SWAN AND SISTER SHIP HMAS DELORAINE, AND HMAS DUBBO, GAVE BOMBARDMENT SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS IN THE WEWAK AREA. TARGETS INCLUDED MUSCHA ISLAND, KAIRISU ISLAND ,AND CAPE SAMIER AND WEWAK. IN MAY, COLAC PROCEEDED TO BOUGAINVILLE, IN THE SOLOMON ISLAND WHERE SHE TOOK PART IN OPERATIONS TO PREVENT JAPANESE TROOPS ON CHOISEUL ISLAND, FROM EVACUATING TO BOUGANVILLE, AND TO HARASS THE ENEMY AND TO DESTROY THEIR INSTALLATION ON THE COAST. DURING THESE OPERATIONS COLAC SUBTAINED HER FIRST CASUALTIES. ON THE 26 MAY SHE RECEIVED TWO HITS FROM ENEMY SHORE BATTERIES. THE FIRST KILLED TWO RATINGS. AND WOUNDED TWO OTHERS, WHILE THE SECOND SHELL STRUCK THE SHIP ON THE WATERLINE. AFTER THROWING ALL DEPTH CHARGERS AND FITTINGS OVERBOARD ,SHE WAS ABLE TO PROCCEDTO TREASURY ISLAND; BUT HAD TO BE TAKEN UNDER TOW TO BLANCHE HARBOUR. AFTER REPAIRS, SHE WAS TOWED TO FINSCHHAFEN IN NEW GUINEA. FROM THERE THE COLAC WAS SENT TO SYDNEY. SHE ARRIVED ON 18TH JUNE 1945, TO GO INTO DOCKYARD HANDS. THE SHIP WAS STILL IN DOCKYARD HANDS WHEN THE HOSTILITIES ENDED ON 15 AUGUST 1945. SHE WAS THEN COMMISIONED INTO RESERVE, AT SYDNEY ON 27 NOVEMBER 1945, WITHOUT BECOMING OPERATIONAL. SHE STEAMED 199,991 MILES SINCE COMMISSIONING. ON 20 FEBURAY 1951 COLAC RECOMMISSIONED FOR SERVICE AS A TRAINING SHIP FOR NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINEES AND NAVAL RESERVE PERSONNEL. SHE SERVED ON THE AUSTRALIAN STATION FOR TWO YEARS. PAID OFF INTO RESERVE AT SYDNEY ON 30 JANUARY 1953 SHE HAD STEAMED A FURTHER 33,317MILES . AFTER NINE YEARS IN RESERVE, COLAC WAS TAKEN IN HAND IN 1962 FOR CONVERSION TO A TANK CLEANING VESSEL .COLAC CEASED SERVICE AS A TANK CLEANING VESSEL ON THE 30 SEPTEMBER 1983. HMAS COLAC WAS SUNK BY A MK48 WARSHOT TORPEDO FIRED BY HMAS OVENS OFF JARVIS BAY ON 4 MARCH 1987 NUMBER J2422nd world war -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Victoria Park, Ballarat, A Brief History, Unknown
... ...2nd World War...John 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 None 2 pages of mainly short paragraphs. p.1 is blank, 2/3 of the page down. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RAAF WW2, c.WWII
... .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. ...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. photography-photographs military history- army - airforce RAAF .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. ....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) Harry in front yard of “Clifton” ( p.65)...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast de la haye family photographs rurric de la haye harry de la haye Rurric (jnr) 2nd World War Veteran Darwin & PNG. (P.63) Harry in front yard of “Clifton” ( p.65) A4 sheet containing 3 sepia photos of De La Haye Family, Rurric(jnr), Harry and FINDLAY Street house. ...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 - Correspondence, Wartime refugee in Mitcham, 21/10/1998
... 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....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne 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 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. ...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
... Toohey's blue label bitter beer can, Commemorating 2nd World War Veterans. Old RAAF recruiting poster. ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Beer Can Coral Balmoral 40th Anniversary RAAF VVAA Geelong 40th anniversary for FSB Coral/Balmoral May-June 1968 Toohey's blue label bitter beer can, 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 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, undated
... Clifton Hill where I was appointed to preach and minister during 2nd World War 1943-4." Gift of Rev. N. Mapperson....Clifton Hill where I was appointed to preach and minister during 2nd World War 1943-4." Gift of Rev. N. Mapperson. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - KHAKI COMEDY AND NEWSY NONSENSE, 1940s
... 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. ...World War 2 Printed by E. H. Gibbs and Sons, Melbourne 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. ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Watson, R.A, 1946
... (Fred) Watson during 2nd World War & other articles about the war in New Guinea. ...Watson Fred World War 1939 - 1945 Certificate from Nunawading Council for service by R.A. (Fred) Watson 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 BranchMemorabilia - Wooden Honour Board, Circa 1940s
... Badge 2 - Kings Own Regiment Malta Branch. Malta G C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945....Badge 2 - Kings Own Regiment Malta Branch. Malta G C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945. Memorabilia 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. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Flag - White Ensign
... 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." ...Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc. 330 Heinz Lane Invermay Park goldfields Flags Ballarat RSL Ballarat 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." ...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 - Brass Medallion, May be 2005
... Gallipoli, 2nd World War...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Gallipoli, 2nd World War Medallion World War 2 60th Annivesary end of World War 2 90th Anniversary Callipoli Landing Callipoli Brass medallion with '60th Anniversary of second World War 1945 - 2005 } in plastic container on stand Medallion with 90th Anniversary Gallipoli Landing 1915 - 2005 } Medal Brass Medallion ...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 MuseumBook - BOOKS WW2, Pseudonym - Durban Signaller, A Passing Cheer, C.WW2
... .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. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields books - music / song / poetry military history 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 “EC .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. ....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 MuseumBook, The D-Day Invasion
... The book in one of a series that chronicles the events of the 2nd world war. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The book in one of a series that chronicles the events of the 2nd world war. books-military-history europe On inside title page hand written "Sister M. ...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 MuseumBook, The Dirty Thirteen, 1991
... Collected and recorded experiences and details of the lives of the Dirty Thirteen during the 2nd World War...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Collected and recorded experiences and details of the lives of the Dirty Thirteen during the 2nd World War the dirty thirteen siebrand j light horse regiment crawford j tatura books military Presented to Tatura Historical Society Museum by James Crawford. 15th Aug. 1991 Picture of a Anti Aircraft Regiment person in sepia on a beige light card cover and a triangle in gray , red and black The Dirty Thirteen Book ...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 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, 78 Bethune - Caserne Montmorency - L'Appel - LL, 1914-1918
... Caption: 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. ...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". ivy sullivan marjorie north montmorency (france) montmorency barracks WW1 Caption: 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. ...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
