Sketches made in POW Camp 13 by von Gruenewaldt as the Army sappers dismantle the camp and POW's are repatriated back home. Lt. D. H. Hall wrote his signature bottom left corner. On back of sketch. Jenks with best wishes Splinter.Artist/cartoonist von Grueneweldt POW Camp 13. South African Group. Sketch entitled The Sappers Farewell. Seasons greetings 1946-1947 G. E. Murchison. signed D. H. Hall Lt. bottom left corner. "Morgen 1st Auch Ein Tag" bottom right corner.Jenks With Best Wishes Splinterhans walter von gruenewaldt, pow camp 13, army sappers, pow repatriation

"Postal acknowledgement delivery personal" "It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that VX10044 Sapper G. E. Castledine has been killed in action April 18th & desire to convey to you the profound sympathy of the Minister for the Army and the Military Board. - Minister for the Army" Sapper George Ernest Castledine (1914-1941), son of Arthur Frederick and Annie Castledine, enlisted 23 January 1940 at Lower Plenty and was assigned to the 2/2 Field Company. He is buried in the Phaleron War Cemetery, Athens, Greece and is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Eltham.George was the first soldier from the Shire of Eltham to be killed in the Second World War. The telegram is oil stained as it was kept by George's brother Sid in his toolbox.Digital image of original held in private collection of Joan Castledine (niece of George Ernest Castledine and daughter of Sid and Polly (nee Arrowsmith) Castledine).Original bears oil stains from being stored in a tool box2/2 field company, aif, annie castledine, arthur frederick castledine, eltham war memorial, george ernest castledine, military, minister for the army, roll of honour, second word war, sid castledine, telegram

This object relates to Fred Harold STRONG. He was born on 1/04/1890 in Chewton, VIC. Fred Harold served in the AIF (6844) enlisting on, 12/09/1916 in Chewton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 TUN COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 03/08/1920. Fred Harold STRONG was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Caroline STRONG.No. A101217"To the Women of Australia"souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat, badges, women, home front, wwii, second world war, world war two

This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.Ribbon Bar - Pacific Star & 1939-45 Star; Dog Tag - Sern. V103196; RSL Badge - Logo with three (3) figures '79 year clip; Returned from Active Service Badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.Written on back of photo - "Gunner Alf Madsen - Ben's old friend"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James William FINN. He was born on 29/07/1914 in Ballarat, VIC. James William served in the Army (VX87969) enlisting on, 05/08/1942 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/2 AUST RWAY CONST COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 27/11/1945. James William FINN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is A FINN.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Walter Stanley KENT. He was born on 1/03/1891 in Melbourne, VIC. Walter Stanley served in the AIF (2852) enlisting on, 04/09/1918 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed during service with the RAILWAY OP SEC DETAILS as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 22/02/1919. Walter Stanley KENT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is George KENT (Father). first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Percy Archer BARROW. He was born on 1/09/1871 in Ballarat, VIC. Percy Archer served in the AIF (2703) enlisting on, 07/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 21 TUN COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 19/03/1918. Percy Archer BARROW was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Harriett Ann BARROW.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Ronald D2/13 David. He was born on 03/10/1922 in Camperdown, VIC. Ronald D2/13 served in the Army (VX138872) enlisting on, 03/05/1943 in Bostocks Creek, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/13 AUS FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 12/06/1946. Ronald D2/13 David was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mary BREWER.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to George Alfred STEVENSON. He was born on 24/06/1906 in Bendigo, VIC. George Alfred served in the Army (V147029) enlisting on, 19/02/1942 in Bendigo, VIC before being discharged from duties with the HQ AMF CARTOGRAPHIC COY AUS SVY CORP as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 27/06/1948. George Alfred STEVENSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Bernice STEVENSON. George Stevenson was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Item belonged to Mrs Eileen Pascoes father Arthur Castleton Clarke VX79039. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.5.42 and on discharge from the Army he was a Sapper in No 20 Australian Maintenance PL RAE. Refer 528.2, 530, 531. Her Grandfather William David Maher No 68 enlisted in the AIF 10.9.14 in the 8th L.H Regt A Sqd. Embarked for overseas 25.2.15 then for Gallipoli 16.5.15. He was hospitalised 5 times including Dysentry, Malaria and Pnuemonia. He was discharged from the AIF on 23.3.19. Refer 529, 533.2. All items referred to are Trench Art.Ashtray, brass, silver/chrome plated. Base is from a possible 4" Shell with 3 'U' shaped metal pieces to hold cigarettes. The centre piece is a possible .50 cal round projectile.arms - ammunition, metalcraft - brassware?, smoking accessories, trench art

This kit bag is a World War Two issue for Australian Army soldiers. The bag belonged to Leonard John Hyland of the Australian Army. He was born in Woolsthorpe in 1921 and was the son of John and Edith Hyland. He enlisted in March 1942 and was discharged in 1946, holding the rank of sapper at the time as a member of the 2/1 Australian Docks Operating Company. He died in Parkville in 1985 at the age of 63. This bag is of interest as it belonged to Leonard Hyland, an Australian Army member in World War Two. Hyland was from the Warrnambool district.This is a brown cloth bag with a rounded stitched base. At the top of the kit bag are 12 metal eyelets with a drawstring of white cord. The bag is stainedVX 77088 L.J. Hyland leonard hyland, world war two, history of warrnambool, kit bag

Refers to the service of 1202494 Sapper "Greg Crack"..1) Jacket, wool, khaki. Four front pockets. Top two shut with brass metal buttons. Collars have RA Coy copper badges on. It is lined with a green polyester material. missing one brass butto on front. .2) Trousers - khaki wool/polyester. .3) Lanyard - purple woollen with knot..1) Written on label is “1202494 - Crack G.” .2) “893 CRACK”uniform, army, survey regt, greg crack, passchendaele barracks trust

The photo was taken on ANZAC Day 1985 at the Kangaroo Flat RSL service with Bill Forrest leading. William (Bill) Malcolm Forrest was born in Moora WA, enlisted 12.4.1951 No 5/1788 age 18 years and became a Sapper. After attending Battle School in Japan he then served with 3 RAR in Korea, DVA file states 12.7.1953 to 15.7.1954. He later went on to serve with 2 RAR in Malaya. He was discharged after 6 years service on 11.4.1957, discharge certificate states Active Service being 1 year 337 days. He re enlisted again on 11 3.1958 with Regt No 36283 and served another 17 years 165 days and was discharged with the rank of Sgt on 22.8.1975. During this engagement he had Corps and Trade Training 6 months, Regimental, Steward, Army Mess Supervisor and General Duties with Training and Survey Units.Photograph B & W showing a group of men marching in an ANZAC Day Parade. The man leading carrying a flag is Bill Forrest from Kangaroo Flat RSL.photographs, anzac day, korea, malaya

These photographs of a presentation to a charity organisation were taken in the grounds of Fortuna Villa, Army Survey Regiment in 1984. SPR Tracy (Parker) Ash was the unit’s Miss Golden North section entrant in the Miss Australia Quest. MAJ Bob Roche, RSM Bob Mason and SPR Parker presented a fundraising cheque to the unidentified representative from the Spastic Society. The the newspaper article is from the Bendigo Advertiser. The following wording is taken from the article: ‘Tracy Parker is a sapper in the Army, and a cartographic technician stationed at Fortuna, Bendigo. Originally from Melbourne, Tracy, 23, is the latest entrant in the Miss Golden North segment of the Miss Australia Quest. The highlight of Tracy’s quest will be an open day at Fortuna, once the magnificent home of Bendigo’s Quartz King, George Lansell. This open day at Fortuna, on Sunday, August 26, between 10 am and 4 pm, will give district residents a rare opportunity of inspecting this magnificent building and its gardens. Tracy said there will be handicrafts, rides, competitions and refreshments available at the open day. The main attraction, apart from the building and gardens, would be a hot air balloon. Admission to the open day would be: Adults $2, children and pensioners $1, family party $5. All proceeds from the open day at Fortuna will go to the Spastic Society. Tracy, like all other Miss Australia candidates work hard for the Spastic Society in fundraising activities. Getting further involved in fundraising, Tracy and her strong committee have organised a 6km fun run for Sunday August 19. Entry forms are available at Bendigo sports stores, and at the end of the fun run will be a barbecue. Apart from her vocation in the Army, and fundraising for the Spastic Society, Tracy Parker has a great love of horses, and associated activities of riding, jumping and showing her horses. Tracy is keen to do well in her fundraising, and with the Australian Army, or more particularly, the ranks of Fortuna behind her, Tracy looks like succeeding.’The first three items are photographs of a presentation to a charity organisation at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in 1984. The fourth item is an article from the Bendigo Advertiser describing Army Survey Regiment’s fund-raising activities. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographic proof prints were scanned at 600 dpi. Photos .1P and .2P were scanned at 300 dpi. The newspaper article was scanned at 762 dpi. .1) to .3P) - Photo, black & white, 1984, L to R: MAJ Bob Roche, Regional Coordinator Mrs Jan Lamborn, SPR Tracy (Parker) Ash, RSM WO1 Bob Mason. .4) – Bendigo Advertiser newspaper article with photo, black & white, 1984, SPR Tracy (Parker) Ash. .1P to .2P – ‘Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation from Spastic Society. Presented by Regional Coordinator Mrs Jan Lamborn to MAJ Roche, SPR Tracy Ash (entrant in Miss Australia Quest (1984) and WO1 Mason.' .3P – No personnel identified. .4P – SPR Tracy Parker named in newspaper article.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

This is a set of six photographs of an Army Survey Regiment inter-squadron athletics competition held at Epsom, Bendigo in 1982. Personnel from Headquarters, Air Survey, Cartographic and Lithographic Squadrons took part in traditional athletics events, wheelbarrow race, sack race, fireman’s carry and tug-of-war novelty events. Photo .1P caption: FORTUNA RECORDS TUMBLE. ‘Super Sapper Annette Wilson of Air Survey Squadron broke a total of 4 records at the Army Svy Regt annual athletics carnival. She bettered the shot put by an amazing 5.10 metres, while also creating new records for the long jump, discus and javelin. The above photograph shows her winning the Womens 100 metre event.’ Photo .2P caption: ‘SPR Barry Miller of Headquarters/Operations Squadron leads CPL Keith Quinton of Lithographic Squadron out of the turn in the 200 metre mens open. SPR Barry Miller ran on strongly to win the vent.’ Photo .3P caption: ‘CPL Laurie Justin of Lithographic Squadron surges on to the straight to win the 800 metres mens open event.’ Photo .4P caption: ‘CPL Mick Hogan shows how to gain more distance in the air – as he wins the Triple Jump competition for Air Survey Squadron.’ Photo .5P caption: GET WITH THE STRENGTH – GO CARTO ‘Cartographic Squadron won the Tug-of-War competition after a desperate struggle provided by Headquarters/Operations Squadron. Pictured I the final heat of the competition, in which Carto Sqn were the eventual winners, 2 tugs to 1.’ Photo .6P caption: PROTEST UPHELD. ‘As a result of a protest in the running of the wheelbarrow race, a re-run was called for, much to the disappointment of the original winners. MAJ Stan Vote and WO1 Ken Slater of Lithographic Squadron. After wheel chocks had been removed from the wheelbarrow of the protesters, the race was re-run and first place went to MAJ Graham Baker and LT Chris Mazur of Air Survey Squadron.’This is a set of six photographs of an Army Survey Regiment inter-squadron athletics competition held at Bendigo in 1982. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and mounted on A4 paper, with typed captions underneath. The black and white photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1982, 100m sprint race. Foreground: SPR Annette (Wilson) Godden. Background L to R: SPR Chris Gordon, SPR Sherri (Dally) Burke, SPR Kristin (Isaac) Skidmore – obscured. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1982, 200m sprint race. L to R: CPL Keith Quinton, SPR Barry Miller. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1982, 800m distance. Foreground: CPL Laurie Justin. Background: CPL Graham Johnston. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1982, Triple jump. Foreground: CPL Mick Hogan. Background L to R: SPR Dave Lawler, SPR Barry Hogan, SPR Steve Coulson, WO1 Andy Wilson, SPR Robin Marshall – obscured. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1982, Tug-of-War. Coaches L to R: SPR Barry Hogan, SPR Steve Winner. Cartographic Squadron L to R: CPL Ian McKenzie, SGT Dennis Learmonth, CPL Dan Cirsky, SGT Dave Critchlow – UK Exchange, SPR Peter McCurdy, SPR Robin Marshall, SPR Geunther Ebenwaldner. Spectators L to R: WO1 John Bennett, SPR Steve Burke. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1982, Wheelbarrow race. L to R: 1st wheelbarrow – unidentified. 2nd wheelbarrow – MAJ Graham Baker, LT Chris Mazur. 3rd wheelbarrow - MAJ Stan Vote, WO1 Ken ‘Sluggo’ Slater. 4th wheelbarrow in foreground – CAPT Roger Rix, LT Terry Lord..1P to .6P – Featured personnel are identified on captions below each photograph. ‘Unit Athletics 1980-81??’ annotated on cover sleeve. *Note the 1982 date is more likely, due to the dates of enlistments of junior personnel appearing in the photos.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

The serving to the living - in Sappers and Corporals by the Officers and SNCOs on Christmas Day is an Army tradition. As the Army Survey Regiment would be closed down during the Christmas period this tradition was observed on Friday 02 Dec 1994. Living - out ORs and CPLs could attend. This Admin Instruction describes the duties and arrangements for that occasion.Six A4 paper pages stapled in the top left hand corner"CPL Knott" top right cornerroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

MAJOR THOMAS GLAZEBROOK AM, RFD, ED AM ( member of the order of Australia) RFD ( Reserve Force Decoration) ED ( Efficiency Decorations with Rosette Regt No 3137211 Enlisted as recruit Sapper 22.9.1950, promoted L/Cpl same day, promoted to Sgt 29.9.1951, promoted to Lieutenant 28.6.1956, Captain in May 1966 then qualified as Major and Administering Command of 104 Construction Sqd RAE, promoted to Major Officer Commanding 104 Sqd 8.7.1968, retired from the Services 7.5.1975..1) Jacket- navy, wool, polyester, yellow metal buttons, efficiency decorations with rosette. Metal lapel badges. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY .2) Trousers- navy, wool, polyester, red felt stripe on each outer leg.ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY BADGE- “UBIQUE” ( everywhere)uniform army, glazebrook

James William JENKINS V236058 enlisted in the Army 3.2.1942 aged 21 years. On discharge on 27.2.1946 he held the rank of Sapper in 7th Aust Army Troops Company. The brass plate mounting has 5 spaces for medals indicating that there was possibly 3 more originally on the set.Medals, brass plate mounted, set of 2. Re J W JENKINS. .1) 1939-45 Star. .2) Australian Service Medal. V236058 J W JENKINSmedals, military, history

Stewart William ROSS enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX78589 on 27.3.1942 age 38 years. He was discharged on 25.4.1943 with the rank of Sapper in 5th Docks Operating Coy. The Docks unit served in Darwin.Plastic covered, hard backed printed certificate presented by the citizens of Bendigo to S W ROSS.Printed on certificate: “To You Who Served. The Citizens of Bendigo Express Deep Thankfulness To: VX78589 S W ROSS (Sapper) No 5 Aus Docks Op Coy RAE Australia” documents-certificates, civic momentoes, military history-army, shire, bendigo

Leonard Edwin Bliss VX59955 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22.7.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.45 he was a Sapper in 2/8th Field Company. He re enlisted later No 3/400361 and served with 3 RAR in Korea. After that he served with the 38th Batt North Victorian Regiment. Medal set, miniatures, court mounting, set of (9) Re L.BLISS. 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Korea Medal 7. UN Medal with clasp "KOREA" 8. British commonwealth occupation forces medal Japan 9. Atomic tests medal 1952 - 1958medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Letters from Sapper W. L. HALL VX48117 from 2/16th Army Co. R.A.F. Posted in Asia sent to family in 1943 & 28/1/45.Letter 1. - One page closely hand written letter on both sides on A4 faded yellow paper and torn envelope with Australian stamp. Letter 2. - 3 pages with close hand writing on both sides of paper. Insignia of Salvation Army, ACF and YMCA on paper. Envelope 1. - Faded with stamp & 2 postal stamps. Torn at top. Envelope 2. - Dark brown, stamped and signed with ACF & YMCA Insignia.Envelope 1 - Address on front to Mrs J. Hall & family. Stamp saying passed by censor. Aust Postal stamp, also AirMail stamp. Envelope 2 - Addresses to Mrs J. Hall, signature of censor & Australian stamp.letter, army field company, asia

Card within Bible from E. PARKINSON, 10 Brooke Crt. Bendigo (M: 041429946620) stating: "Bert WATSON was I believe despatch rider (motorbike) for Sir Thomas BLAMEY carried this bible through WWII. (Was a certificate from View St. Church of Christ)" The Nominal roll shows an Albert Searle Watson No VX1315 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.10.1939 aged 27 years. At discharge from the Army on 4.3.1946 he was serving in 2/8th Field Coy with the rank of Sapper. Brown leather covered bible. Paper, printed and illustrated with colour plates. Page edges gilded; 1152 pages, gilded cross motif on cover.“92 GINGELL ST CASTLEMAINE ALBERT SERLE WATSON A.I.F. ARMY Number VX1315 2/2n FLD COY. R.A.E. & 80 L.A.D. Workshops All Coth Div. A.I.F.”books - religion, religion - christian, bible

Made at the end of World War 2 to celebrate the surrender of Japan. The item was brought back from Japan by Sapper Albert Alexander Founds VX71775 who joined from Lara Victoria 12 January 1942 and was discharged on 9th July 1947. Made of silk after the Japanese Surrender of World War 2A silk flag with the words Nippon Times. Unconditional Surrender by Japs Completed at 20 minute Ceremony. Picture of cherry blossoms, map of Japan and British, American FlagSee imagesilk, american army, british army, australian military forces, aif, cherry blossoms, nippon times, japan, world war 2, ww2, japenese surrender