National significance. Presented as souvenir by Commodore Mr Andrew M. Cannon AM, of the Australian Yacht Squadron. Date of presentation unknown but commemorates America's Cup victory of Australia II in 1982. Commodore Dacre Smyth, who designed and presented the Naval windows in the MTSV chapel , was also a member of the Squadron. The burgee was designed by Nigel Abbott, twice world sailing champion and graphic designer. The burgee design features the Commonwealth Star in the corner, the A for Australia and the nautical colours of Royal blue – as per the Oxford Concise Dictionary – red and white.A link and souvenir with a significant event in the life of yachtsmen and for the City of Perth and Australia in 1982. The first time in many years that the USA lost this coveted cup and contest.Mounted triangular pennant style Australian Yacht Squadron flag also known in yachting circles as a burgee. Red, white and blue colours with white star in the middle and Red 'A' on top left. Gilded wooden frame with glazing with three window label inserts. Mount includes at lower right a souvenir green rectangular piece of the Australia II Spinnaker used to win the America's Cup in 1982. Sticker on back of frame has framers details.'Commodore Andrew M. Cannon' 'From the Commodore of the Australian Yacht Squadron, Andrew Cannon, To the Mission to Seafarers' 'Piece of Australia II Spinnaker Used to win the America's Cup' australian yacht squadron, andrew m. cannon, commodore, 1982, america's cup, burgee, australia ii, commodore dacre smyth (1923-2008), pennant

Ill, maps, index, p.642.non-fictionIn 1928 the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) acquired the fast and heavy cruiser HMAS Australia, the second RAN ship to bear this name. After being virtually mothballed in the Depression years she would come in to her own as the flagship of the Australian fleet when the world awoke to the menace of Hitler's Germany.royal australia navy - history, history - military - naval - australia

364 p., [10] p. of plates : ill., ports, 25 cm.australia history

List of defence force personnel from the Shire of Buninyong who served in World War 2.Framed A4 list of names in six columns of over 350 service men and women who served in World War 2. List supplied through the Australia Remembers program. Those killed in action are identified.world way ii, miniltary history, buninyong

Padre Oliver served aboard HMAS Australia 2 and visited several African ports including Aden and was a first hand witness to the battle of the Coral Sea in WW2. Given the tropical dress being worn by the seafarers this photograph may have been taken near one of these two theatres of conflict or on return to Sydney.Padre Oliver's service during both world wars and his experience as a newly ordained minister with the RAN made a significant impact on his life and forged close bonds with both the merchant and naval services.Large group of seafarers in tropical uniform aboard a battleship assembled beneath two large gun barrels with robed padre facing away from the photographer at what appears to be an improvised altar. padre oliver, frank leslie oliver, hmas australia ii, ww2, royal australian navy, chaplain, kate oliver

Hand made for Australian soldier in Palestine 1940 for mailing home to family.Circular doiley, cloth and fringes, maroon and gold, British and Australian flags, the Rising SunAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces/ 1940 Palestine/ British and Australian flagsdoiley, palestine, 1940, world war ii, australia

Advice to returned service personnel on how best to adjust to their return to civilian life after discharge.56 p. paperback black and white textworld war ii, australia ministry of post war construction

This issue of the Diamond Valley News, (1995) commemorates the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers 1945-1995" and contains stories of war experiences by local people.16 pages, black and white images and black text. 2 copies.world war ii, australia remembers 1945 - 1995

Index, bib, ill, maps, p.306.non-fictionRevealing biography of an Australian airforce hero of the Second World War who displayed great courage and integrity - both under fire and in civilian life.world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, world war ii - air warfare

Books, posters, letters and bromide sheets for background information and use in Australia Remembers (1995), commemoration - 50th anniversary of end of second world war. 255.1 - three copies - 1 item with 4 Velcro dots on rear, Australia Remembers logo poster - gloss paper, minor creases, three colours, 420 x 286. 255.2 - A4 size, 40 page and card cover background information book - "Australia Remembers", 1945 - 1995", published by Department of Veteran Affairs, 1994 Canberra. Gives brief history of Australia's involvement in Second World War, 297H x 210W, no damage. 255.3 - letter from Victorian Committee to BTPS dated 28/2/19905 - white paper with colour logo, A4, BTPS received stamp in top right hand corner - crease in top left hand corner. 255.4 - 8 page A4 size magazine format on Australia Remembers events, issued in Jan. 1995 - 297H x 210W - no damage. 255.5 - single sheet - A4 size, black and white, and colour bromides of Australia Remembers logos in various screens. Produced by Department of Veteran Affairs. Has been cut on left hand side. Images added 19/10/2013.trams, tramways, world war ii, australia remembers, 50th anniversary, commerations

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The poem "Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels" was written by H. (Bert) Beros and published in the Courier Mail (Brisbane) on 31 October 1942.This poem gained popularity and was widely read and then published privately by Beros running to several editions. The bookmark produced in 1943 is an example of how revered and popular in the Australian public mind the New Guinea natives became. This bookmark is significant in its association with the popular legend of the loyalty and self sacrifice of the New Guinea natives popularly termed Fuzzy Wuzzy. with the added sobriquet of Angels, in their support of the Australians in New Guinea in World War II without which Australia may not have been able to halt the Japanese advance. It forms part of the biggest bookmark collection in Australia assembled at Hymettus by historian Michael Taffe.Painted figure of New Guinea native on felt marker with caption and date 1943Fuzzy Wuzzy of New Guinea 1943 colour printed on brown feltnew guinea, aif, fuzzy wuzzy, bookmark, kokoda track, world war ii, australia

W.W.2Brass shoulder flash from World War II with "Australia" sign.As abovew.w.2, badge

In 1983 the boxing kangaroo received national and international prominence when it served as the symbol for the successful Australian challenge for the America's Cup, where the boxing kangaroo flag, a red-gloved golden kangaroo on a green background, was flown from the yacht Australia II. Alan Bond (owner of the Australia II yacht) owned the image and licensed it for mass production. The image was later bought by the Australian Olympic Committee, and is used as a mascot to represent the Australian Olympic team and to promote sport and fair play in schools.A synthetic rectangular green flag of the yellow boxing kangaroo wearing red boxing gloves.

A Soldier to the Last, Major-General George James Rankin of the Australian Light Horse 1887 - 1957 A family history - Rankin. Rochester - Bamawm district. Australian Lighthorse. W.W. II.Malcolm Saunders.autobiography, george james rankin

commemoration of significant event in Australia history.Commemorative coin $1 issued for 80th Anniversary of Gallipoli campaign, 2005 in descriptive cardboard folder.Elizabeth II Australia 2005 (face) Gallipoli - lest we forget (reverse) 1 dollar 1915 - 2005coin, commemorative coin

$5 uncirculated coin - bi-metallic - Commemorating the Battle of the Sunda Straight 28 February - 1 March 1942 where both USS Houston and HMAS Perth were sunk. The bell is from USS Houston and carries the date 1930 the year in which USS Houston was commissioned Sleeve comprises coin in card with cover USS HoustonObverse - Elizabeth II Australia 2002 Reverse - Battle of Sunda Strait 1942 USS Houston HMAS Perth 2002

$5 uncirculated coin commemorating the Battle of Sunda Strait 28th February - 1st March, 1942 where both HMAS Perth and USS Houston were sunk. The bell is from USS Houston and carries the date 1930 the year in which USS Houston was commissioned. USS Houston sleeve comprises of coin with cover. Obverse - Elizabeth II Australia 2002 Reverse - Battle of Sunda Strait 1942 USS Houston, HMAS Perth 2002, Five dollars

$5 uncirculated coin bi-metallic - HMAS Perth - Commemorating the Battle of the Sunda Strait 28 February - 1 March 1942 where both HMAS Perth and USS Houston were sunk. The bell is from USS Houston and carries the date 1930 the year in which USS Houston was commissioned - HMAS Perth sleeve comprises coin in card with cover HMAS PerthObverse - Elizabeth II Australia 2002 Reverse - Battle of Sunda Strait 1942 USS Houston HMAS Perth 2002 5 Dollars

This coupon has been issued in Australia and was exchangeable in any country of the Universal Postal Union for a postage stamp, 50s, bought in Bathurst camp, NSW Australia by Polish migrant Marian Dabrowski who came to Australia after II World Warone of a few items of this kind which has survived to present dayscream paper, blue printstamp - Bathurst camp, NSW Australiacoupon, 50s, postage stamp

36 page booklet outlining production of armaments in Australia for World War II Printed in brown ink, front cover has 2 colour imprint, side stapled, 2 staples.On front cover has "Miss Patti Jack" in ink.trams, tramways, arms production, world war ii

Souvenir book of the 1963 visit to Australia of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipPaperback, 64 p. col. photographs on cover, black and white photographs. In original postal envelope, addressed to Mrs J. W. Petts, 74 Greenhills Road, Greensboroughroyal tour of australia 1963

Sculptor Karl Duldig, his wife artist Slawa Duldig and their daughter Eva, made the difficult journey from Vienna to Australia during World War II. In Australia, Karl and Slawa re-established their careers and left us the artistic legacy of the Duldig Studio, museum and sculpture garden. camberwell, glen iris, sculpture

Red cotton flag with gold writing and edges. Features lion and crown emblem and "Souvenir Royal Visit". Attached to a wooden stick. Produced for 1954 visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip."Souvenir Royal Visit 1954"

The mask is of the type issued to civilians for air-raid precautions in Australia during World War II.A gas mask is a piece of personal protective equipment used to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne pollutants and toxic gases, this particular type believe to possibly be a M1A 2-1-1 designed for civilian use during World War II.Child size respirator / gas mask comprising rubber head harness with yellow tinged celluloid eyepieces and elasticized straps to attach around head at back. A grey metal gas filter cannister is fitted to the front of the mask, printed with an extensive inscription about use and cleaning. Grey plastic air vent to the side of the head harness.Top front of rubber head harness embossed is 'CHILD' Extensive inscription printed on gas filter cannister. 'THIS GAS MASK IS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENTS ONLY, DISPERsED IN FREE AIR.' Instructions on fitting and cleaning follow.second world war, world war ii, child gas mask, army, civilian

Westouter Churchyard and Extension is located 12 Kms south-west of Ieper town centre, on a road leading from the N375 Dikkebusseweg. The village of Westoutre (now Westouter) remained in Allied hands from the early months of the First World War to the Armistice, but in the summer of 1918, after the Battles of the Lys, it was within 2.4 Kms of the front line. The Churchyard and Extension was used by field ambulances and fighting units at intervals from November 1914 to September 1918. It contains 98 Commonwealth burials of the First World War and three German graves.(http://www.ww1cemeteries.com/ww1cemeteries/westouterchurchyardandextension.htm, accessed 11/07/2014) The only Australian buried at the Westoutre churchyard and extension is Gunner J. GRANT (2420) 30/09/1917 Australian Heavy Artillery Australian II. F. 12. (http://www.ww1cemeteries.com/ww1cemeteries/westouterchurchyardandextension.htm, accessed 11/07/2014)A WW1 Australian soldier's memorabiliaBlack and white postcard of a church at WestoutreUitgever: Sansen-Vannest, Poperinghe Westoutre - De Kerk - L'Eglise - Churchwestoutre, westouter, chatham-holmes family collection, france, church

Circulated between 1966 and 1984, the one dollar bank note was issued following Australia's switch to decimal currency. It was later replaced by the dollar coin. Legal tender throughout the Commonwealth of Australia and the territories of the Commonwealth. Issued by the Reserve Bank of Australia, with the signatures of both the Governor of the Reserve Bank (J.G.Phillips), and the Secretary to the Treasury (R.J.Randall) noted on the obverse. Australian one dollar notes carry individual serial numbers.Demonstrates the one dollar note as it was circulated in Australia between 1966 and 1984. It represents currency used by Ballarat passengers to pay their tram fares, and received by SEC Ballarat Tramway crews/staff in wage packets.Orange, yellow and brown minted note on white treated paper. The obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth the II, the Australian Coat of Arms and the "1" denoting value. The reverse depicts Aborginal drawings, including animals and people, as well as the "1".btm, cash, bank notes, australian currency, ballarat tramway museum, australian one dollar note