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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W, Photograph
... atomic bomb aftermath... an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima... of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima... in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings ...The photographs appear to have been taken in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki occurred on the 6 and 9 of August 1945.Eight black and white photographs depicting the aftermath of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima. Four photographs depict injured or deceased people.hiroshima, nagasaki, atomic bomb aftermath, b&w photography, war photography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, HIROSHIMA, 1945 - 47
... from the Atomic bomb. One has a "before & after" on one photo...On one in white, "Hiroshima before Atomic Bomb". "Hiroshima... in white, "Hiroshima before Atomic Bomb". "Hiroshima after Atomic ...Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B&W various sizes of bomb damage over Hiroshima from the Atomic bomb. One has a "before & after" on one photo with text. Two are postcard photos with text at the bottom.On one in white, "Hiroshima before Atomic Bomb". "Hiroshima after Atomic Bomb". Two have at bottom in black print, "Recent picture of Hiroshima after Atomic Bomb"photographs, bcof, hiroshima -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Table Tops Newspaper Dated 12/8/1945, 1st Australian Press Unit, A.I.F. Table Tops Newspaper dated 12/8/1945 - Jap Surrender Offer Considered By Allies
... atomic bomb... On for MacArthur's Forces - Nagasaki Wiped Out By Thursday's Atomic Bomb... forces - nagasaki wiped out by thursday's atomic bomb table tops ...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 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W
... an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima... of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima... in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings ...The photographs appear to have been taken in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki occurred on the 6 and 9 of August 1945.Eight black and white photographs depicting the aftermath of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima. Four photographs depict injured or deceased people. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W
... an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima... of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima... in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings ...The photographs appear to have been taken in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki occurred on the 6 and 9 of August 1945.Eight black and white photographs depicting the aftermath of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima. Four photographs depict injured or deceased people. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W
... an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima... of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima... in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings ...The photographs appear to have been taken in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki occurred on the 6 and 9 of August 1945.Eight black and white photographs depicting the aftermath of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima. Four photographs depict injured or deceased people. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W
... an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima... of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima... in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings ...The photographs appear to have been taken in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki occurred on the 6 and 9 of August 1945.Eight black and white photographs depicting the aftermath of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima. Four photographs depict injured or deceased people. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W
... an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima... of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima... in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings ...The photographs appear to have been taken in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki occurred on the 6 and 9 of August 1945.Eight black and white photographs depicting the aftermath of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima. Four photographs depict injured or deceased people. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W
... an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima... of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima... in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings ...The photographs appear to have been taken in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki occurred on the 6 and 9 of August 1945.Eight black and white photographs depicting the aftermath of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima. Four photographs depict injured or deceased people. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W
... an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima... of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima... in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings ...The photographs appear to have been taken in the days after an atomic bomb explosion in Japan. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki occurred on the 6 and 9 of August 1945.Eight black and white photographs depicting the aftermath of an atomic bomb explosion in Japan, probably Nagasaki or Hiroshima. Four photographs depict injured or deceased people. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, The Age: Dramatic End to World War, 1945, 03/09/1945
... Atomic Bomb... War Two End of War Prisoner of War Douglas MacArthur Atomic ...world war two, end of war, prisoner of war, douglas macarthur, atomic bomb, surrender, mamoru shigemitsu, repatriation, war memorials, catalina, a.w. keown, d. vernon -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Magazine, WWII, 2005
... Atomic Bomb... WWII Part 1 The Bomb Part 2 Battle of Britain Part 3 Pearl ...Magazines depicting WWII Part 1 The Bomb Part 2 Battle of Britain Part 3 Pearl Harbour Part 4 Stalingrad Part 5 D-Day Part 6 Fall of Berlin Part 7 Australia's War Part 8 Home Front Part 9 Singapore and the POW's Part 10 El Alamein Part 11 Battle of Coral Sea Part 12 Kokoda and New Guinea Part 13 PeaceThe Magazine is made from paper and came in various colours and front pages.WWIIwwii, ww2, world war 2, atomic bomb, battle of britain, pearl harbour, stalingrad, d-day, fall of berlin, australia's war, home front, singapore, el alamein, battle of coral sea, kokoda, peace -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, The Sun, 15/08/1945
... atomic bomb... war two general thomas blamey admiral chester nimitz atomic ...World War 2 Japan surrenders12 pages, pages yellowing, folded in twoPeace Japan surrenders japan, allies, attlee, britain, peace, world war two, general thomas blamey, admiral chester nimitz, atomic bomb, surrender, bombing of darwin, darwin bombing, world war 2, end of the war -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Penguin, Hiroshima, 1946
... atomic bomb - blast effects...-and-the-dandenong-ranges bombardment of hiroshima 1945 atomic bomb - blast ...On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb destroyed the city of Hiroshima, Japan. In this book, Hersey reveals what happened that day. Told through the memories of the six survivors, it is a timeless, powerful and compassionate document.p.119.non-fictionOn August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb destroyed the city of Hiroshima, Japan. In this book, Hersey reveals what happened that day. Told through the memories of the six survivors, it is a timeless, powerful and compassionate document. bombardment of hiroshima 1945, atomic bomb - blast effects -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Faber and Faber, Churchill's bomb : a hidden history of science, war and politics, 2013
... Atomic bomb - Great Britain... bomb - Great Britain A brilliant insight into Britain's atomic ...A brilliant insight into Britain's atomic scientists during the war from the Costa Award-winning author of The Strangest Man .Index, notes, references, ill, p.554.A brilliant insight into Britain's atomic scientists during the war from the Costa Award-winning author of The Strangest Man .world war 1939 – 1945 – science – britain, atomic bomb - great britain -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER, TABLE TOPS, Australian Military Forces, 8.8.1945
... of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima.... print 4 pages. The major item is the dropping of the Atomic Bomb ...Item in the collection re M.J. Craig NX170489, refer Cat No 4316.4 for service details.Newspaper yellowed, "Table Tops", Final Edition No 66, all black print 4 pages. The major item is the dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima.newspapers, table tops, hiroshima -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, HIROSHIMA, BCOF, 1945 - 47
... Photographs B & W of damage from the Atomic Bomb... Photographs B & W of damage from the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima ...Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B & W of damage from the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima. A number of these photos were possibly taken soon after the time as they contain people in them.photographs, hiroshima, bcof -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
... Colour slide in a mount. Hiroshima Peace Dome (Atomic Bomb... Dome (Atomic Bomb Dome, centopath; originally the Hiroshima ...Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Hiroshima Peace Dome (Atomic Bomb Dome, centopath; originally the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall), 1915, Hiroshima, Japan (Architect: Jan Letzel)10slide, robin boyd -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Ceremonial object - Patch, cloth, embroided
... is a mushroom cloud created by an atomic bomb.... by an atomic bomb. Ceremonial object Patch, cloth, embroided ...Maralinga & Monte Bello Association embroidered patch. Background is largely green. Depicted are a Union Jack, the Australian flag, a tank, a submarine and a aeroplane. In the centre is a mushroom cloud created by an atomic bomb."MARALINGA & MONTE BELLO ASSOCIATION" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET ABOUT HIROSHIMA 1946, Japan Hiroshima 1946
... Two Atomic Bombs dropped on Japan hastened the end of WW2... goldfields Two Atomic Bombs dropped on Japan hastened the end of WW2 ...Two Atomic Bombs dropped on Japan hastened the end of WW2. Item is part of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625This is a locally made information booklet. It is printed in black ink. It contains photo's, text and lots of data about Nuclear war and radiation effects, Uranium and Plutonium Bombs.ww2, nuclear warfare, booklet -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - SERVICE RECORD WW2, c.1940-42
... Freshman Mission to sabotage German development of an atomic bomb... Freshman Mission to sabotage German development of an atomic bomb ...Herbert John FRASER enlisted 29.5.1940 in Bendigo, aged 26 years 2 months. No 401601 RAAF, KIA 19.11.1942 in the ill fated Freshman Mission to sabotage German development of an atomic bomb at the Vermock Heavy Water Plant in Norway.One page service conduct sheet re an RAAF Officer.documents - service records, military history - air force -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Melbourne University Press, The Blackburns, 2019
... and women, atomic bomb tests, civil rights and indigenous... conscription laws, benefits for working men and women, atomic bomb ...This book by Carolyn Rasmussen contains biographical material on Maurice Blackburn and his wife Doris. Maurice Blackburn was the founder of the Melbourne legal firm with a business still operating today under that name. Maurice and Doris Blackburn were prominent 20th century independent Labor politicians and community activists, influencing conscription laws, benefits for working men and women, atomic bomb tests, civil rights and indigenous recognition. They had friends in Warrnambool and enjoyed visiting the city on a regular basis. This book is of historical interest as a biographies of two well-known Victorian politicians of the 20th century and is of minor local interest as the Blackburns were regular visitors to Warrnambool. This is a hard cover book of 400 pages. The black cover has red lettering on the spine and the dust cover is black, red and grey with photographs of a man’s suit and a man and a woman. The book contains fourteen chapters of text and black and white photographs.The Blackburns Private Lives Public Ambition Carolyn Rasmussen maurice and doris blackburn, history of warrnambool -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, Torokina Times: The Official Newspaper of the Australilan Armed Forces on Bougainville, Wednesday 31 October 1945
... AMERICA FOR TALKS ONO ATOMIC BOMB US MARINES STAND TO IN CHINA... TO VISIT AMERICA FOR TALKS ONO ATOMIC BOMB US MARINES STAND ...War news for Australian armed forces in BougainvilleAustralian newspaper, the Torokina Times, Vol 1, No 55, from Bougainville. It is a typed publication on brown paper. There are two double-sided pages. The first page includes a special order by Major General W Bridgeford, Commander 3 Australian Division dated 30 October 1945. Number of typed articles within the newspaper are: GENERAL MARSHAL DELIVERS STERN WARNING TO AMERICA BRITISH PM TO VISIT AMERICA FOR TALKS ONO ATOMIC BOMB US MARINES STAND TO IN CHINA PRESIDENT VARGAS RESIGNS IN BRAZIL TRADE UNION LEADER URGES GUARANTEED FAMILY INCOME OF 5 POUNDS A WEEK SPORTING SECTION NEWS BRIEFS torokina times, bougainville, australian armed forces, wwii newspaper, newspaper -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Roland Jahne Collection - See Description for details
... Manilla folder Various ATR 42 Manilla folder 14/3/2014 Atomic... Manilla folder Various ATR 42 Manilla folder 14/3/2014 Atomic ... -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PANORAMIC PHOTO OF BOMBED HIROSHIMA, C. 1945/46
Compared to photos in AWM collection, this photo appears to have been taken August 1945 to Feb 1946. Item is part of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a wide black and white panorama of a severely bomb damaged city. It is composed of five separate photos joined together. At the bottom are Japanese characters/writing. They have a dot beside each sentence. There are no English subtitles.ww2, atomic warfare, hiroshima -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ray Mears, The real heroes of Telemark, 2004
... building an atomic bomb. Now wilderness expert Ray Mears tells ...Sixty years ago, specially trained men were parachuted onto a Norwegian glacier, carrying only the most basic equipment. Their mission was to prevent the Nazi regime from building an atomic bomb. Now wilderness expert Ray Mears tells the true story of this gruelling campaign, showing how these men's ability to survive in extreme conditions influenced the outcome of the Second World War. Using crucial military information which has only recently been declassified, shows how a highly secretive operation came into being. TitleIndex, ill, maps, p.274.non-fictionSixty years ago, specially trained men were parachuted onto a Norwegian glacier, carrying only the most basic equipment. Their mission was to prevent the Nazi regime from building an atomic bomb. Now wilderness expert Ray Mears tells the true story of this gruelling campaign, showing how these men's ability to survive in extreme conditions influenced the outcome of the Second World War. Using crucial military information which has only recently been declassified, shows how a highly secretive operation came into being. Titleworldwar 1939-1945 - special operations, norwegian heavy water sabotage -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Kodansha International, Letters from the end of the world a firsthand account of the bombing of Hiroshima, 1997
... Hiroshima - Atomic bombing A collection of letters that document ...A collection of letters that document the catastrophe of Hiroshima. The author - a professor of history at Hiroshima University - spent several days after bomb searching for his wife and son. His joy on being re-united with them was short-lived as radiation sickness took his wife ten days later.Ill, map, p.194.non-fictionA collection of letters that document the catastrophe of Hiroshima. The author - a professor of history at Hiroshima University - spent several days after bomb searching for his wife and son. His joy on being re-united with them was short-lived as radiation sickness took his wife ten days later. world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – japan, hiroshima - atomic bombing -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
CIS, The Pacific War Atlas 1941-1945, 1995
... the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It brings ...Traces the campaign in the Pacific in detail, from its conception through the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It brings a new clarity to the disposition of military units in all major battles and to the complicated web of strategic problems posed by fighting over such a huge area. Special map projections, perspective views and sophisticated treatment of time phases recreate the action from both Allied and Japanese viewpoints. Includes more than 60 full-color maps combining topographical detail with troop movements.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.141.non-fictionTraces the campaign in the Pacific in detail, from its conception through the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It brings a new clarity to the disposition of military units in all major battles and to the complicated web of strategic problems posed by fighting over such a huge area. Special map projections, perspective views and sophisticated treatment of time phases recreate the action from both Allied and Japanese viewpoints. Includes more than 60 full-color maps combining topographical detail with troop movements. world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – pacific ocean, world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – pacific ocean - maps