Rain cape, also used as a groundsheet, issued Australian servicemen. Purchased for the donor from an "Army Surplus" store and re-purposed for camps as a Scout in the late 1960s. The MK VII Groundsheet (Rain Cape / Poncho) was introduced in October 1917 during WW1. They were made from dyed cotton, proofed with a rubber compound, "well vulcanized" on one side. Weight 3lb. 8oz;. 78 inches long by 36 inches wide and made by the Victoria Rubber Co. Edinburgh. They were used again during WWII 1939-45 Today the Army uses the hootchie - a sheet of 70D nylon or PU-coated cotton with various press snaps and webbing tape loops attached around the outside which allow it to be used in a variety of configuration. During WWII Australian forces fighting the Japanese in the Islands had an urgent requirement for a decent individual shelter. The rubberized canvas groundsheets and rain capes continued to be used, but these were less than effective in the tropics. Towards the end of the war in the Pacific Australia began issuing its troops a lighter weight version of the groundsheet manufactured from polyurethane-coated cotton – During the Malayan Emergency of the 1950s, Australian troops were issued with hooded ponchos. Unlike the WWII US pattern ponchos which always had a hole in the dead centre of the poncho sheet, the Australian-issue hooded ponchos made an effective shelter – especially when two where clipped together. The problem of course is that the rubberized canvas ponchos were far too heavy for jungle use. 1960s Australian units in Borneo were issued with the first pattern lightweight hootchies. 1 Kg. 1970 the Vietnam War, a second pattern lightweight hootchie was issued made from nylon, but retaining the hardware and loops. This lightweight hootchie weighed a mere 680 grams, still heavy, but suitable for tropical use. Currently the hootchie is made from AUSCAM nylon material . Historic significance; representative of the type believed to have been issued to Australian servicemen in World War II, possibly in World War I.Waterproofed Canvas rain cape, also used as a groundsheet in the Australian Army, press studs to close as a cape, collar to cover neck.NILuniforms, australian army, world war ii, army surplus, scouts australia, bentleigh, moorabbin, world war 1, hooded ponchos, borneo, auscam nylon material, hootchies, malayan emergency, vietnam war, groundsheets

The bluelight outfit was offered to members of the armed services in an attempt to prevent venereal disease. Around 60,000 Australian soldiers had contracted venereal disease by the end of the First World War. (http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/secret-wwi-history-of-australian-soldiers-with-venereal-disease-20141022-119wan.html, accessed 21 August 2017) Australia colloquial language defines a Blue Light clinic as a venereal disease clinic.A cardboard box with two tubes of ointment - an anti-Venereal Disease outfit supplied to Australian Armed Services Tube number one is filled with brown contents known as 'No. 1 ointment BROWN' and has a long, tapered opening, with black pastic lid. Tube number two is filled with a thick white ointment 'No. 2 ointment WHITE', with a normal opening and metal lid. The tubes contained 3 percent Argyrol Jelly for gonorrhea and 33% Calomel Ointment (Mercury-Chloride) for syphilis prophylaxis.Inside box: Directions for Use Before Connection 1. Rub head and shaft of Penis with half the tube of No. 2 Ointment, White. 2. Always wear a sheath After Connection 1. Pass water IMMEDIATELY 2. Wash thoroughly Penis and Scrotum with soap and water. 3. Inject the whole of the contents of the Tube of No. 1. Oitnment, Brown, into pipe and massage back 2 inches. 4. Rub remainder of tube No. 2 Ointment, White, on head and shaft of Penis and Scrotum 5. Hold urine some hours after treatment 6. Report at V.D. Prevention Depot (Blue Light Depot) as soon as possible. 7. Having read directions and understood them, destroy by tearing up or by burning.blue light outfit, veneral disease, vd, armed services, gonorrhea, syphilis, disease, medical

Peaked cap Armed service logoheadgear, 2000, general

Appears to have been issued to soldiers, possibly embarking from Port Melbourne, in World War II. Item donated to PMHPS by David Graham, who received the item from a family member of the original recipient.Metal matchbox cover, with the City of Port Melbourne crest on one side and a message from the Mayor, Councillors and citizens of Port Melbourne on the other to departing soldiers during World War II"City of Port Melbourne - Victoria - Australia" "The Mayor, Councillors and citizenz of Port Melbourne extend to you all good wishes for a safe and speedy return - Cheerio!"armed services - army, armed services - navy, local government - city of port melbourne, war - world war ii

Photos originally held by Walter Scott, Company Secretary at SwallowsB& W photograph of the visit of HMS Hood, Renown, Repulse, Delhi and Danae in 1924 at Princes Pier .07 - HMS Delhi crowds walking towards her along pierpiers and wharves - princes pier, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, armed services - foreign services, armed services - navy, hms repulse, hms renown, hms hood, hms delhi, hms danae

Type-written, oblong, white card inviting residents to a Welcome Home Tea & Dance for returned members of the armed services Tuesday, 30th April 1946.Text: ' The Residents of Mannibadar / request the pleasure of the company of / Mr. & Mrs. Howell / at a / WELCOME HOME TEA and DANCE / to returned members of the Services / to be held at / MANNIBADAR HALL / on Tuesday, 30th. April, 1946 / at 6 p.m. 'mannibadar, mr. howell, mrs. howell, dances, social gatherings, returned soldiers, world war ii

Hard Cover. Colour Grey. Child's 'decoration' on cover. Title on Front cover. Title and Date on Spine. Damaged Dust Cover inside front cover. (See Media File DSCF6204.JPG)Subtitled: A Cavalcade of events with the Australian Services from 1788-1946 Publisher: Australian War Memorial Canberra Year Published 1946 post-war. 1946. armed services

Hard Cover. Colour Grey. Title on Front cover. Title and Date on Spine. Colourful Dust Cover (See Media File DSCF6206.JPG)Subtitled: With the Australian Services from 1788-1947 Publisher: Australian War Memorial Canberra Year Published 1947 post-war. 1947. armed services

Hard Cover. Colour Grey. Title on Front cover. Title and Date on Spine. Colourful Dust Cover (See Media File DSCF6205.JPG)Subtitled: With the Australian Services from 1788-1948 Publisher: Australian War Memorial Canberra Year Published 1948 post-war. 1948. armed services