Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of 2/2 Pioneer Battalion A.I.F.2/2 Pioneer Battalion A.I.F.

Ill, maps, p.424.non-fictionRegimental history of the 6th Machine Gun Company A.I.F. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918 - regimental histories

relates to WW2 publication for serving soldiers to enjoy. relates to WW2 service and was a booklet given to the WW2 troops. 1939-1945. Booklet relating to WW2 called Tales of the A.I.F. Digger Memories jokes and poems for the boys in khaki and jungle green. 1939-1945. 16 pages. Cover title : Tales of the A.I.F. Digger Memories Jokes and Poems. booklet ww2, tales of the a.i.f., digger memories jokes and poems for the boys in khaki and jungle green

1st Australian Press Unit A.I.F. Table Tops Newspaper Dated 19/8/19451st Australian Press Unit A.I.F. Table Tops Newspaper Dated 19/8/19451st Australian Press Unit A.I.F. Table Tops Newspaper Dated 19/8/19452 Australian Brigades will Take Part In Occupation Of Japan - Japs In NG Were Done - Kings Thanks To His Forces2 australian brigades will take part in occupation of japan - japs in ng were done - kings thanks to his forces

1st Australian Press Unit A.I.F Table Tops Newspaper Dated 20/6/1945 1st Australian Press Unit A.I.F Table Tops Newspaper Dated 20/6/1945 1st Australian Press Unit A.I.F Table Tops Newspaper Dated 20/6/1945 Surrender Talks For All Solomons Japs - Jap Envoys Nearing Manila - 150,000 PW's To Be Liberated Soon - Many Australian Goods will remain Scarcesurrender talks for all solomons japs - jap envoys nearing manila - 150, 000 pw's to be liberated soon - many australian goods will remain scarce

Typed letter from F.T. Dunphy to Mr. H. Day cancelling 43 Year Anniversary. Relates to re-union for the 6th Battalion in 1967, from A.I.F. Refer Cat No 1093.ORIGINAL LETTER COMMUNICATING CANCELLATION OF RE-UNION TYPED OUTAND SIGNED BY PRESIDENT. TYPED LETTER ON 6TH BATTALION LETTERHEAD (A.I.F.) SOCIAL CLUB.Signed by President F.T. DUNPHY. "Sir" has been crossed out and "Howard" has been written in.6th battalion, reunion, letter

Large photograph of Hubert Jeeves' A.I.F. group.a.i.f., hubert jeeves

Large group photo of Hubert Jeeves' A.I.F. grouphubert jeeves, a.i.f.

Frederick Jeeves (LHS) and A.I.F. mate posed beside an Australian Army truck.frederick jeeves

Unit history of 2/5th Australian Field Ambulance A.I.F. 1940-1945, by Lloyd Tann, long term resident of East Ringwood.

Australians at War reported by local Newspaper - The SunThe Sun Newspaper dated 6/1/1941 Bardia at Mercy of A.I.F., Enemy wilts Before Bayonets - Australians in Van of Attack

The A.I.F. Combined Athletic Sports Meeting was held at Gaza Ridge, Palestine on May 16 1942. The list of competitors contains individuals from many different units and states within Australia. This athletics meeting was held during World War II. Lists the names and rank of competitors in the May 1942 A.I.F. Combined Athletic Sports Meeting at Gaza Ridge, Palestine. Pamphlet. Rectangular in shape. Made from paper. Printed text is black in colour. Front cover has text and 'Rising Sun' insignia contained within a border. Other pages only contain text. world war two, world war ii, wwii, gaza ridge, palestine, a.i.f., combined athletic sports meeting, sport

Leave pass issued to Cpl W.J.L. Bennetts to enable him to purchase a train journey ticket. Form was to be presented to Station Master at Bendigo Railway Station. Item in the collection of "William John Leslie Bennetts". See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Proforma with text in black type. Handwritten personal details in black ink. Signature of issuing officer in pencil. Other details stamped in purple ink.Personal details handwritten in black ink. Signature of issuing officer in pencil. Stamped in purple ink: "A.I. FORCE LEAVE". Stamped under signature in purple ink: "Capt. Adjt A.I.F. Camp, Bendigo".william bennetts, leave pass, ww1

From Title page: The Story and Official History of the 38th Battalion A.I.F..1) & .2) Soft lightweight cardboard cover. Red / brown print on front, grey background, illustration of soldier in sepia tones. 110 cut, plain, being, pages. Illustrated black / white photos. .1) Folded newspaper clipping enclosed. Dated 17.10.1990..1) Handwritten in black ink on fly leaf: “Donated by Mrs M Southby” Handwritten in black ink on title page: “R J SOUTHBY 14 CALEDONIA ST BENDIGO” .2) Handwritten in black ink on top of front cover: “38th” Handwritten in black ink on p97: 850 Blackburn Rd Claytonbook, history, 38th bn

1st Australian Press Unit, A.I.F. Newspaper Table Tops Dated 12/8/1945 Australian Forces Produced Newspaper dated 12/8/1945Table Tops Newspaper Dated 12/8/1945 Jap Surrender Offer Considered By Allies - Fight Still On for MacArthur's Forces - Nagasaki Wiped Out By Thursday's Atomic Bombjap surrender offer considered by allies - fight still on for macarthur's forces - nagasaki wiped out by thursday's atomic bomb, table tops newspaper dated 12/8/1945, world war 2

1st Australian Press Unit, A.I.F, Table Tops Newspaper Dated 16/8/1945Australian Forces produced Newspaper Table Tops reporting On Local an World War 2 vents to Australian ForcesTable Tops Newspaper Dated 16/8/1945 reporting on local Australian Events and World War 2 to Australian Armed Forces.ITS ALL OVER - Japan Accepts Allied Terms - Mac Arthur Appointed To Receive Jap Surrender - its all over - japan accepts allied terms - mac arthur appointed to receive jap surrender -

Red hard covered book of 825 pages, and 279 illustrations.a.i.f, france, a.i.f, 1917, 1918, world war one

Advertisement for an A.I.F. Concert Party, held at St Kilda Town Hall on Sunday 7 April in aid of the Mayor of St Kilda's Food for Britain Appeal. The year is not specified. After the Second World War, Britain appealed for food aid from its Commonwealth allies. Australia gave generously via Food for Britain appeals. The full date of the A.I.F. Concert Party is likely to have been Sunday 7 April 1946.Pink coloured paper printed on one side in blackfood for britain appeal

A booklet of songs for the troops in World War 1. Including a Battalion song, 'Rally round the banner', 'So long Letty', 'Some hearts will be joyful', 'Keep the home fires burning', and 'Boys of the Dardenelles'. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920.A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1 or made of material that came from soldiers.Booklet of songs for soldiers in World War 1.world war one, songs

A booklet by Jack Risden of song parodies. He has rewritten the songs; "They didn't believe me", "They call it Dixie Land" and "Samoa" for a concert during the first World War. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM).A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1 or made of material that came from soldiers.Booklet x 4 pages of songs for soldiers in World War 1.world war one, songs

The Female Relative's Badge was issued to the wife and/or mother, or to the nearest female relative of soldiers, nurses and masseurs who had left Australia for active service abroad during the First World War. The service number of the relative is inscribed on the back of the badge. A bar(s) suspended below the badge was issued for each additional relative, son or daughter serving. (taken from awm.gov.au). The provenance of this badge is unknown. A search on the defence force numbers has been unsuccessful to ascertain the owner of the badge. More research would be required.Shows the importance placed on having relatives serving in the Defence Forces.Silver badge with blue enamel and safety chain. A.I.F. in cutout script in the centre of an oval. Oval has blue enamel with silver text "Issued by the Dept of Defence to Women of Australia". An enamelled scroll beneath this contains the word "For Duty Done". The badge is surmounted by a King's Crown. A brooch fastening and a safety chain are attached to the back, the original safety pin is missing. Two bars are suspended from the bottom of the badge indicating a total of 3 relatives serving overseas. Defence force numbers 33370, 20232 and 20233 inscribed on back. Manufacturer mark "WM Mclean & Co / Melb / STG SIL"female relative's badge, world war one

Ill, p.110.non-fictionIllustrates the deeds of the members of this battalion in the war period. Includes an account of the formation of the battalion in 1916 in the Bendigo area, voyage to Europe, fighting in France with a list of its members and honours. Foreword by W M Hughes, Prime Minster of Australia Includes photographs, appendix and index. world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia

Pertains to the service of "Robert Bruce Brock" No. 598. Enlisted 23 Mar 1915 in C.Coy, 24th Battn, age 25. Embarking 10th May 1915 to Egypt and served in Gallipoli and France. Discharged 29/6/19 with the rank of Corporal. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat 4136P.Cream coloured card and one side has details and description of the person discharged. Other side has his name, Rank, Unit and Home Address. Also reason for discharge and it is signed off by the Commanding Officer of his unit. It also has where the discharge took place.Stamp dated "24/5/19".collection of william (bill) thomason, robert bruce brock, certificate of discharge., ww1

Ronald James WARE TX1539 2/8th Field Regt 2nd AIF. Refer Reg No's 77 & 78.2. Army Pay Books, buckram covered. R J WARE. .1) Pay book No 49580, dark tan cover, 22.5.40 - 24.4.1942. .2) Pay book No 19629, medium tan cover to 13.7.1944. .3) Pay book No 106616, light tan cover, 21.7.44 - 16.11.1944..1), .2) & .3) TX1539 Ware Ronald Jamesdocuments, army records, military history

The inside front cover and rear are interesting to show the type of humour at the time.“Aussie” the Soldiers magazine paper off white colour, rectangular shape, front has a soldier depiction with his head shaped like a map of Australia & 4 cartoons, all print in black 18 pages of cartoons, depictions, short stories, poetry, slinging of at the system and articles“No 2 February 16, 1918”magazines, aussie

Soft cover book. Cover, lightweight cardboard, khaki colour with black ink print on front. Spine - metal staples. Illustrated on front - cartoon sketch of three soldiers in uniform facing a kangaroo dressed in an officer's uniform. 32 pages - 4 pages cut, plain, white gloss paper. 28 pages, cut, plain, khaki colour, light weight cardboard. All these pages - illustrated with cartoon sketches. No page numbers.publications, books, cartoons, ww1

Ill, p.143.A photographic essay of Australian involvement in the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - australian involvement, world war 1914-1918 - pictorial works

Eric Hancock and Eugene SaxeCopy of a black and white postcard showing 2 A.I.F. soldiers looking through a map of AustraliaFOR THE HONOUR OF BOTH Victoria, A.I.F. 1917ww1