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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Army Reserve, Obligations and Conditions of Service, 1/05/2005 12:00:00 AM
... Australian Regular Army Reserve...Australian Regular Army Reserve... of Service Document Document Australian Regular Army Reserve ...Pro-forma document, one-page foolscap, outlining obligations and conditions of service, addessed in blue ink to Private N E Swainston, Army no. 3801127. Sent from S Command Personnel Depot, Watsonia Barracks, Macleod, Victoria, to notify him of three years service 21 October 1972 until 20 October 1975.army reserve, australian regular army reserve, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Australian Army, The Corps Lists Of Officers of the Australian regular Army and Regular Army Supplement - 31 March 1975, 1975
... The Corps Lists Of Officers of the Australian regular Army... of the Australian regular Army and Regular Army Supplement - 31 March 1975 ...A maroon coloured cover with black writing. The Australian Insignia with the Kangaroo and Emu are near the top of the page.australia - armed forces - service manuals, officers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Conditions of Service and General Information for Recruits
... Australian Regular Army... parall lines. In the text of the cover reads Australian Regular...Australian Regular Army Conditions of Service General ...A cream coloured booklet with black information on the cover. At both the top and bottom of the cover there are two parall lines. In the text of the cover reads Australian Regular Army with the Austral Military Forces Insigia under it. The booklet has two rusty staples down the left hand side.australian regular army, conditions of service, general information for recruits -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Request from Jack Dihm for his student record while at BJTS, 1953
... australian regular army... in the Australian Regular Army.... in the Australian Regular Army. ballarat junior technical school l garner ...Letter from Sgt Jack Dihm, Pacific Islands Regiment in Port Moresby, requesting information of the standard he reached while at BJTS during the years of 1934-35. The reason being he is expecting to do further examinations for higher promotion in the Australian Regular Army..1: Hand written letter in blue ink on lined paper .2: Yellow piece of paper typed .3: Yellow paper, typed..1 Signature of Jack Dihmballarat junior technical school, l garner, head master, jack dihm, school records, period 1934-35, sargeant, pacific islands regiment, port moresby, promotion, australian regular army -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Tag, Identification
... 39351 (Regimental number - Australian Regular Army... mornington-peninsula 39351 (Regimental number - Australian Regular ...A pair of serviceman's personal identification tags, Vietnam era, issued to (Private) H (Herman) E (Emil) ERBACHER, who was born in Germany, 12/2/1948 and served with the 4RAR from 12/5/1968 to 30/5/1969. These tags are attached to a jungle green coloured nylon cord, 2mm diameter. One identification tag is a circular disc and the other tag is an octagon shape.39351 (Regimental number - Australian Regular Army - not National Service conscript) HE ERBACHER RC (Religion, Roman Catholic) O POS (Blood group) -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 1st Armoured Regiment badges
... , as part of the new Australian Regular Army. It served in Vietnam..., as part of the new Australian Regular Army. It served in Vietnam ...The 1st Armoured Regiment was raised on 7 July 1949, as part of the new Australian Regular Army. It served in Vietnam 1968-1971.Set of hat badge, two lapel badges and metal shoulder title of 1st Armoured Regiment displayed on fabric covered boardarmour, badge, vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PAMPHLETS, ARMY APPRENTICE, c.1960 - 1963
... .1) Printed in red on front: “AUSTRALIAN REGULAR ARMY... in red on front: “AUSTRALIAN REGULAR ARMY, WEEKLY RATES OF PAY ...1.) Pamphlet, folding, printed in red showing rates of weekly pay in pounds / shillings / pence, from a Band Boy through to a Warrant Officer Class 1. .2) Pamphlet, folding, printed in red detailing 4 year Army Apprenticeships, conditions, rations, training, pay, medical, dental,amenities, sport..1) Printed in red on front: “AUSTRALIAN REGULAR ARMY, WEEKLY RATES OF PAY” Bottom R: “Rising Sun badge” .2) Printed in red on front: “ARMY APPRENTICES' SCHOOL” “Details of Conditions of Entry. How to learn a trade The Best Way”pamphlets, army apprenticeship, rates, conditions -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Record of Interview, Jeff TunTin, 3 Dec 2003
... Jeff Tun Tin served in the Australian Regular Army... Macleod melbourne Jeff Tun Tin served in the Australian Regular ...Jeff Tun Tin served in the Australian Regular Army, in the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. Among other postings, he served in 3 Cav Regt and did two tours of South VietnamJeff Tun Tin was RSM of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from 1987 - 1989A4 transcript of Australian War Memorial interview with WO1 Jeff Tun TinAWM Archive Number 1244 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Retired Officers of the Royal Australian Survey Corp on Corps Day, School of Military Survey, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, 1991
... Don Macdonald AM served in the Australian Regular Army from... Don Macdonald AM served in the Australian Regular Army from ...This is a photograph of three retired officers from the Royal Australian Survey Corps taken on Corps Day, at the School of Military Survey, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla in July 1991. BRIG Don Macdonald AM served in the Australian Regular Army from 1st of January 1936 to 22nd of March 1967. He was the Director of the Survey Corps from January 1960 to March 1967. COL Macdonald was promoted to Brigadier before assuming the honorary position of Colonel Commandant of RA Svy from August 1967 to January 1973. LTCOL Bob Skitch served in the Australian Regular Army from 14th of February 1955 to 27th of February 1981. He was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1976 to 1980. LT Leo Noel Fletcher MID served in the Australian Regular Army from 1st January 1938 to 14th November 1945. He was the NSW Surveyor General from 1965 to 1978.This is a photograph of three retired officers from the Royal Australian Survey Corps taken on Corps Day, at the School of Military Survey, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla in July 1991. The black and white photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1991, retired RA Svy officers – L to R: LT Leo Noel Fletcher MID, LTCOL Bob Skitch, BRIG Don Macdonald AM.Annotated on front of photo ‘RASvy Corps Day1991. Three of the Corps past members meet for the first time in many years. Lt Noel Fletcher (ex NSW Surveyor General), Lt Col Bob Skitch and Brig Don MacDonald.’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, school of military survey -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Maj M Annett
... Major Michael Annett, an Australian Regular Army Officer... melbourne Major Michael Annett, an Australian Regular Army Officer ...Major Michael Annett, an Australian Regular Army Officer, became Officer Commanding VMR Squadron 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse 1993 - 1994, then later was Commanding Officer of the Regiment in 2000One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of officer wearing black beret with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge. Inscription panel on lower frame." Maj. M. Annett 93 - 94 / 2000 C.O. 4/19 PWLH military, uniform, officer, vmr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - 4th Field Survey Squadron – MAJ Don Taylor Farewell, Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA, 1986
... . MAJ Taylor served 27 years in the Australian Regular Army from.... MAJ Taylor served 27 years in the Australian Regular Army from ...This is a set of 21 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron function held in 1986 to farewell its OC MAJ Don Taylor. MAJ Taylor served 27 years in the Australian Regular Army from 1960 to 1987.This is a set of 21 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron function to farewell its OC MAJ Don Taylor, at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1986. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, OC MAJ Don Taylor, unidentified. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Back row L to R: SGT Wally Chilcott, unidentified (x2), CPL Peter McCurdy, unidentified. Front row L to R: LT Greg Oaten, LT Malcolm Hentschel, SPR Steve Nokes. At front L to R: CPL John Ratcliffe, OC MAJ Don Taylor, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, CPL John Ratcliffe, OC MAJ Don Taylor, George Ricketts, unidentified (x2). .4) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: LT Malcolm Hentschel, unidentified (x2), CPL John Ratcliffe, CPL Peter Hardy, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, OC MAJ Don Taylor. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: LT Greg Oaten, LT Malcolm Hentschel, unidentified (x2), CPL John Ratcliffe, CPL Peter Hardy, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, OC MAJ Don Taylor. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: SGT Bill Tewson, SGT Bob Croxton, CPL Dave Irving, WO2 Bob Rogister, unidentified (x3), SSGT Cam Chapman, Chris Hills, CPL Roger Graf. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, LT Malcolm Hentschel, OC MAJ Don Taylor, SGT Mick Hogan. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: unidentified, LT Malcolm Hentschel, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, Mick Hogan’s daughter? OC MAJ Don Taylor, SGT Mick Hogan. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: unidentified, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, unidentified, SGT Bill Tewson, OC MAJ Don Taylor. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: unidentified, SGT Bill Tewson, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, OC MAJ Don Taylor, SGT Mick Hogan and his wife. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: CAPT Steve Cooper, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, OC MAJ Don Taylor. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: unidentified, CAPT Steve Cooper, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs, OC MAJ Don Taylor, SGT Mick Hogan. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: unidentified, CPL Peter McCurdy, SGT Bill Tewson, CAPT Steve Cooper, OC MAJ Don Taylor, SSM WO1 Bill Griggs. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: OC MAJ Don Taylor, unidentified (x5), CPL Chris ‘Charlie’ Brown, unidentified (seated), SPR Damian Killeen, remainder unidentified. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: unidentified, LT Malcolm Hentschel, SPR Steve Ellis, unidentified (x5), CPL Roger Graf. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Unidentified personnel. SPR Richard Cocker takes aim at the dart board. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: SPR Steve Nokes, LT Greg Oaten, SPR Simon Reynolds, Chris Hills, LT Malcolm Hentschel, SGT Wally Chilcott. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: unidentified, SPR Richard Cocker, CPL Peter McCurdy, LT Greg Oaten, SPR Simon Reynolds, SGT Bob Croxton. .19) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: CPL Chris ‘Charlie’ Brown, Mrs Kath Rogister, WO2 Bob Rogister, SSGT Cam Chapman, CAPT Terry Lord, unidentified. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: unidentified, CPL Peter Hardy, CPL Tracey (Beckwith) Phillips, unidentified (x4), CAPT Steve Cooper, Ken Jeffery, remainder unidentified. .21) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: CPL C. Rimmington, SGT H. Young..1P to .21P – There are no personnel identified. ‘MAJ Don Taylor’s SQN Farewell. 1986’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WEBBING BELT, 1960-70
... .1) .2). Regular Australian Army Issue. .3) Regular... goldfields .1) .2). Regular Australian Army Issue. .3) Regular ....1) .2). Regular Australian Army Issue. .3) Regular Australian Army - Vietnam era Issue..1) .2) 3 Green Army Belts complete with Buckles & Keepers. .1) & .2) Standard Green Army Webbing Belts .3) Green Army Belt complete with Buckles & Keepers &12 Sets of Islets to connect basic webbing equipmentinside .1) Inside of the belts has Black Markings unreadablebelts, webbing, equipment -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge, Circa 1948
... the key component of the new Australian Regular Army. The 34th... the key component of the new Australian Regular Army. The 34th ...The 34th Infantry Brigade was raised in Moratai and consisted of three Infantry Battalions. Namely the 65th / 66th /and 67th Battalions. On the 23rd November 1948 they became the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions. The Royal Australian Regiment became the key component of the new Australian Regular Army. The 34th Battalion 1RAR/ 2 RAR and 3 RAR saw service in WW11 in Korea and Vietnam.Gilded brass hat badge showing a round wattle wreath with "St Edwards" crown over a kangaroo and 2 crossed .303 rifles.Kangaroo and wattle are distinctly Australian - from the TAC signs of the parent units. Crossed rifles represents the infantry nature of the Regiment. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - 4th Field Survey Squadron Formal Dinner, Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA, 1986
... . WO1 Munro retired from the Australian Regular Army after 30.... WO1 Munro retired from the Australian Regular Army after 30 ...This is a set of 11 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron Officers, Warrant Officers and Sergeants Formal Dinner held at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1986. On this occasion WO1 Alex ‘Darby’ Munro and WO1 Geoff Briggs were farewelled. WO1 Munro retired from the Australian Regular Army after 30 years of service. WO1 Geoff Briggs continued his service and retired in 1991. It is apparent there were visiting personnel from the Army Survey Regiment and other unidentified units. See item 6501.35P for black & white photos taken at the dinner.This is a set of 11 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron Officer, Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Formal Dinner held at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1986. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1986. Facing camera L to R: unidentified, Stevo Hinic, unidentified (x3), Bob Mason - Army Svy Regt’s RSM, unidentified, John Harrison, Roger Rees, Mick Hogan. .2) - Photo, colour, 1986. Facing camera L to R: unidentified, Malcolm Hentschel, unidentified, Bob Mason - Army Svy Regt’s RSM, unidentified, John Harrison, Roger Rees, Mick Hogan. Facing away from camera L to R: unidentified (x2), George Timmins. .3) - Photo, colour, 1986. Head table facing camera L to R: Ian Rose, Jorge Gruszka (Army Svy Regt’s CO), Don Taylor - OC, Darby Munro - Tech WO, Bill Griggs - SSM, Geoff Briggs, George Ricketts, unidentified RSM Keswick Barracks. .4) - Photo, colour, 1986. Left side of table: unidentified officer. Right side of table L to R: behind candles – Phil Smalley, Bob Mills, unidentified, Bob Garritty, Ian Rose. .5) - Photo, colour, 1986. Left table facing away from camera: Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams, unidentified. Left table facing camera L to R: unidentified, Peter Imeson, Dave Stephenson, Alan Brown, Bob Rogister, Wally Chilcott, unidentified, Barry Lutwyche OAM, Neil Jones, Bob Dickkenberg. .6) - Photo, colour, 1986. Head table facing camera L to R: Jorge Gruszka - CO Army Svy Regt , Don Taylor - OC, Darby Munro - Tech WO, Bill Griggs - SSM, Geoff Briggs, George Ricketts, unidentified RSM Keswick Barracks. Wearing suit in foreground - Bob Dickkenberg. .7) - Photo, colour, 1986. Left table facing away from camera: unidentified (x3), Gary Warnest, Ross Jenkins, Bruce ‘Stretch’ Gordon, unidentified (x2). Left table facing camera L to R: Bill Tewson, Peter Imeson, Dave Stephenson, Alan Brown, Bob Rogister, Wally Chilcott. .8) - Photo, colour, 1986. Left table facing camera L to R: Alan Brown, Bob Rogister, Wally Chilcott, unidentified, Barry Lutwyche OAM, Neil Jones, Bob Dickkenberg. .9) - Photo, colour, 1986. Facing away from camera: Dave Stephenson, unidentified (x2). Facing camera L to R: unidentified, Tony Gee, Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen, Bruce ‘Stretch’ Gordon, Ross Jenkins, Gary Warnest, unidentified (x2), Ray Sargeant, Stu Symonds. .10) - Photo, colour, 1986. Facing away from camera: Mick Hogan, Roger Rees, unidentified. Facing camera L to R: unidentified stewards (x2), unidentified (x2), Allan Adsett, Terry Lord, unidentified, Simon Reynolds – steward, George Timmins. .11) - Photo, colour, 1986. Head table L to R: Geoff Briggs, George Ricketts, unidentified RSM Keswick Barracks. Facing away from camera: unidentified, Neil Jones, remainder unidentified. Facing camera L to R: Steve Cooper, Darcy Patrick, Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams, John Scharber, Tony Gee, Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen..1P to .11P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1986 Formal Dinner’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - 4th Field Survey Squadron Formal Dinner, Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA, 1986
... . WO1 Munro retired from the Australian Regular Army after 30.... WO1 Munro retired from the Australian Regular Army after 30 ...This is a set of 35 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron Officers, Warrant Officers and Sergeants Formal Dinner held at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1986. On this occasion WO1 Alex ‘Darby’ Munro and WO1 Geoff Briggs were farewelled. WO1 Munro retired from the Australian Regular Army after 30 years of service. WO1 Geoff Briggs continued his service and retired in 1991. It is apparent there were visiting personnel from the Army Survey Regiment and other unidentified units. See item 6500.11P for colour photos taken at the dinner.This is a set of 35 photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron Officer, Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Formal Dinner held at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1986. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Closest to camera on left: Stevo Hinic, unidentified, Malcolm Hentschel, remainder unidentified. On right L to R: Bob Norwood, Phil Smalley, Bob Mills, unidentified, Bob Garritty, Ian Rose. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1986. On left L to R: unidentified (x2), Tony Gee, Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen, Gary Warnest, remainder unidentified. On right L to R: Barry Lutwyche OAM, Neil Jones, Bob Dikkenberg. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Stewards relax at the bar after dinner. Simon Reynolds 2nd from right, remainder unidentified. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1986. At rear L to R: unidentified, Ian Rose. Left foreground L to R: Neil Jones, Bob Dikkenberg. Head table L to R: Jorge Gruszka - CO Army Svy Regt, Don Taylor - OC (standing), Darby Munro - Tech WO, Bill Griggs - SSM, Geoff Briggs, George Ricketts, unidentified RSM Keswick Barracks, On right L to R: unidentified, (x2), Steve Cooper. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Closest to camera L to R: Bob Rogister, Wally Chilcott, unidentified, Barry Lutwyche OAM, Neil Jones. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Facing camera L to R: Bill Tewson, Peter Imeson, Dave Stephenson, unidentified, Alan Brown. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Facing camera L to R: unidentified (x2), John Harrison, Roger Rees, Mick Hogan. Back table L to R: Tony Gee, Bruce ‘Stretch’ Gordon, Ross Jenkins, Gary Warnest, unidentified, Ray Sargeant, Bill Tewson, Stu Symonds, unidentified. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Head table L to R: Don Taylor - OC (standing), Darby Munro - Tech WO Bill Griggs – SSM, Geoff Briggs. .9) & .10) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Head table L to R: Bill Griggs – SSM, Geoff Briggs. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Facing camera L to R: Malcolm Hentschel, unidentified, Bob Mason - Army Svy Regt’s RSM, unidentified (x2), John Harrison. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Facing camera L to R: unidentified, Stevo Hinic, unidentified, Malcolm Hentschel. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Geoff Briggs delivering his speech. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Head table L to R: Jorge Gruszka - CO Army Svy Regt, Don Taylor - OC (standing), Darby Munro - Tech WO, Geoff Briggs delivering his speech, George Ricketts. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Geoff Briggs delivering his speech. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Facing camera L to R: Peter Imeson, Dave Stephenson, unidentified, Alan Brown, Bob Rogister, Wally Chilcott, unidentified, Barry Lutwyche OAM, Neil Jones, Bob Dikkenberg. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1986. A standing ovation at the conclusion of Geoff Briggs’ lengthy speech. Bill Griggs checks his watch. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Guests standing for formal toasts. Closest to camera on left: unidentified, Stevo Hinic. At back Mr Vice – Mick Hogan. On right L to R: Allan Adsett, Terry Lord, Bob Norwood, Phil ‘Fred’ Smalley, Don Maskew, unidentified, Bob Garritty. .19) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Head table L to R: Jorge Gruszka - CO Army Svy Regt, Don Taylor - OC (standing), Darby Munro - Tech WO, WO Bill Griggs – SSM, Geoff Briggs, George Ricketts. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Facing camera L to R: Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen, Bruce ‘Stretch’ Gordon, Ross Jenkins, Gary Warnest, unidentified (x2), Ray Sargeant, Stu Symonds, unidentified. .21) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Head table departs. On left: Stu Symonds. On right L to R: WO Bill Griggs – SSM, unidentified, Darby Munro - Tech WO, Geoff Briggs, unidentified RSM Keswick Barracks, George Ricketts. .22) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Mick Hogan - Mr Vice, takes charge. .23) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: Mick Hogan - Mr Vice, Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen. .24) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: Wally Chilcott, Mick Hogan - Mr Vice. .25) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: Tony Gee, Bruce ‘Stretch’ Gordon, Ross Jenkins. .26) & .27)- Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: unidentified RSM Keswick, Ian Rose, George Ricketts, Geoff Briggs, Bill Griggs – SSM, Darby Munro - Tech WO, Steve Cooper, Jorge Gruszka - CO Army Svy Regt, Don Taylor – OC. .28) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Facing camera L to R: Stevo Hinic, unidentified, Malcolm Hentschel. .29) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Facing camera L to R: Bill Tewson, Peter Imeson, Dave Stephenson. .30) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: Darby Munro, Stu Symonds. .31) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Foreground L to R: unidentified (x2), John Harrison, Roger Rees. Background L to R: unidentified, Dave Stephenson, Stu Symonds, Peter Imeson, Bill Tewson. .32) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: Wally Chilcott Mick Hogan - Mr Vice, unidentified, Brett ‘Dutchy’ Van Leeuwen, Darby Munro - Tech WO delivers a toast, unidentified, Bob Dikkenberg, unidentified, Neil Jones. .33) - Photo, black & white, 1986. L to R: John Harrison, Darby Munro - Tech WO, remainder unidentified. .34) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Guests relax at the bar after dinner. .35) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Guests relax at the bar after dinner. L to R: Steve Cooper, unidentified, Stevo Hinic, Allan Adsett, John Harrison, George Ricketts, unidentified, Darby Munro - Tech WO, unidentified (x3), Geoff Briggs, unidentified, Don Taylor – OC, Bill Griggs – SSM..1P to .35P – There are no personnel identified. ‘Farewells to:- WO1 BRIGGS & WO1 MUNRO 1986’ royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
... members from both the Australian Regular Army and The Army Reserve... members from both the Australian Regular Army and The Army Reserve ...The Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME; pronounced Raymee) is a corps of the Australian Army that has responsibility for the maintenance and recovery of all land electrical and mechanical equipment. RAEME has members from both the Australian Regular Army and The Army Reserve. Prior to being given the title of 'Royal', the Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (AEME) were raised on 1 December 1942. Some 64 years later, on 1 December 2006, the last independent RAEME Workshop was disbanded. RAEME soldiers continue in their role to provide support through attachment to other units in Tech Support Troops, Sections or Platoons.Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Legatee J C Dean, President 1984
... and Borneo. He remained in the Australian regular Army after the war.... He remained in the Australian regular Army after the war ...A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee John Creighton Dean (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1984). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. In World War 2 John served with Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 2nd AIF in New Guinea and Borneo. He remained in the Australian regular Army after the war retiring in the rank of Brigadier in 1975. He joined Melbourne Legacy in 1975. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee John Dean a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.An article with a black and white photo of Legatee J C Dean - President 1984.past presidents, john dean -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed photograph, Sapper Darren Smith
... in November 1984. Darren enlisted into the Australian Army Reserve... to the Australian Regular Army in October 2004. After five years service ...Sapper Darren Smith was born in Adelaide, South Australia in November 1984. Darren enlisted into the Australian Army Reserve in November 2001 and subsequently transferred to the Australian Regular Army in October 2004. After five years service in the Royal Australian Engineers, Darren deployed to Afghanistan in March 2010 while posted to the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment. Darren was involved in a route clearance task ahead of an Australian patrol in the Mirabad Valley on 7th June 2010. He and his Explosive Detection Dog ‘Herbie’, a 3-1/2 year old Collie Cross. were inspecting a suspected improvised explosive device when it was detonated by insurgents. Darren and Herbie were both Killed In Action by the blast.Sapper Darren SMITH and Army explosive detection dog "Herbie" were killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010.Brown timber frame containing reproduced photograph of armed soldier and dogSapper Darren Smith with (E.D.) Dog "Herbie" KIA Afghanistan 7.6.2010 darren smith, afghanistan, "herbie", australian army -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Maj F Cobain
... Major Fred Cobain, an Australian Regular Army Officer... melbourne Major Fred Cobain, an Australian Regular Army Officer ...Major Fred Cobain, an Australian Regular Army Officer, became Officer Commanding " A " Squadron, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1990 - 1992. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Framed black and white photograph of officer in disruptive pattern uniform and wearing black beret with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge. Inscription panel on lower frame." Maj. F. Cobain 1990 - 1992. "military, cobain, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Trickey family group
... had pre-war service with 8th Light Horse and Australian Army... had pre-war service with 8th Light Horse and Australian Army ...Frederick V Trickey had extensive service with the Victorian Colonial military prior to 18 months service in South Africa. His World War One service included Gallipoli and Western Front with 8th Infantry Battalion AIF. He served in World War Two but did not proceed overseas. Major Frederick C Truckey had pre-war service with 8th Light Horse and Australian Army Instructional Corps; then during World War Two he served with 2/8th Armoured Regiment AIF. Following the war, he joined the Australian Regular Army and served in Korea. Graham M Trickey served with the Royal Australian Air Force in World War Two serving in the South Pacific area.Framed display board with perspex cover sheet containing medals of Frederick Victor Trickey and his two sons Frederick C Trickey and Graham M Trickey. F V Trickey set: Queens South Africian Medal with clasps South Africa 1902 and Transvaal; 14-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal; British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45; also Gallipoli medallion. F C Trickey set: 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Korea Medal and Coronation Medal. G M Trickey set: 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45.boer war, world war one, world war two, wwi, wwii, trickey -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, MILITARY, (.1) June 1961
... RQMS Course June 1958” ARA (Australian Regular Army) RQMS... RQMS Course June 1958” ARA (Australian Regular Army) RQMS ...The photos all relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3472 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details. (.1) The sign “6/58 ARA RQMS Course June 1958” ARA (Australian Regular Army) RQMS (Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant) Frank Dean is in 2nd row 1st on the right. (.2) Possibly the Officers and Senior NCO’s of 1 RAR in the late 1950’s. (.3) Some time in the 1960’s as many are wearing Vietnam ribbons. Frank Dean is 1st on the right 2nd row. (.4 - .6) “D Coy 1st Battalian of the Royal Australian Regiment”. Possibly taken in the late 1950’s. Frank Dean is in the 2nd row from bottom, 12th from the right. All photos are B & W. (.1) Large group of 25 soldiers in 3 rows with sign in front. (.2) Large group of 41 soldiers in 3 rows with building behind. (.3) Large group of 46 soldiers in 3 rows, gardens and car in background. (.4 - .6) Large group of soldiers in 3 rows with sign and flag in front.photography, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, VIETNAM, 3.8.1992
... . Australian Regular Army served Vietnam first in 1 ARU from 10.3.1969.... Australian Regular Army served Vietnam first in 1 ARU from 10.3.1969 ...Letter written to Mrs Reidy by her son Paul's Section Commander BRUCE D SCOTT. It details the circumstances of PAUL REIDY'S death in Vietnam on 25.5.1969. It was during “Operation Reynella” around the Long Hai Mountains. Paul Francis Reidy No 3793403. A National Serviceman Paul served Vietnam first in 1 ARU from 24.2.1969 - 17.3.1969 and then posted to B Coy 9 RAR 18.3.1969 until his death. Bruce Donaldson Scott No 213485. Australian Regular Army served Vietnam first in 1 ARU from 10.3.1969 - 1.4.1969 and then posted to B Coy 9 RAR 2.4.1969 until being Medivaced home on 2.6.1969. 1 ARU (1st Australian Reinforcement Unit) 9 RAR (9th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment) Refer 1189.5, 2224, 2237.2P re Paul Reidy. Copy of typed two page letter on A4 paper from BRUCE D SCOTT to Mrs Reidy.documents - letters, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment – RSM Handover at CO's Parade, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1995
... in the Australian Regular Army (ARA) from Jan 1971 to Jun 1997. He was RSM... in the Australian Regular Army (ARA) from Jan 1971 to Jun 1997. He was RSM ...These 15 photographs were taken in 1995 during a CO’s Parade at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo in 1995. On this occasion outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher handed over to incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM. WO1 Phillip Nicholas Meagher served in the Australian Regular Army (ARA) from Jan 1971 to Jun 1997. He was RSM of the Army Survey Regiment from 1992 to 1995. He was succeeded by WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM from the Royal Australian Infantry Corps, who was RSM for the remainder of 1995. WO1 Johnston served in the Citizens’ Military Force and the ARA from Feb 1966 to Mar 2002. A tribute in the Army Newspaper on the 14 May 2014 and discoverable on the Trove website, stated he passed away on 12 May 2014. In this tribute it stated he was a Vietnam War Military Medal recipient, known as a “Digger’s Digger” and for his direct no-nonsense approach. As RSM of the Army Survey Regiment, WO1 Johnston was instrumental in shaping and sharpening the military skills and behaviours of personnel who chose to continue in their reallocation to other corps in the ARA or the 1st Topographic Support Squadron in Enoggera, QLD. His tenure is covered in more detail on page 164 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. On this occasion CO LTCOL Duncan Burns presented MAJ Mick Banham the Defence Force Service Medal for 15 years of efficient remunerated service in the Australian Army. This is a set of 15 photographs taken of a RSM Handover at a CO’s Parade at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1995. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1995. Outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: MAJ Mick Banham, outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: CO LTCOL Duncan Burns, MAJ Mick Banham. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, RP SGT Peter Coles, CO LTCOL Duncan Burns, MAJ Mick Banham receiving Defence Force Service Medal. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, CO LTCOL Duncan Burns, MAJ Mick Banham (background), outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher, incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, CAPT Bin Fashar Sutiman (Indonesian Army). .6) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: SGT Perry Langberg, MAJ Dave Stephenson, SPR Trevor King, SPR Craig Smith, CAPT Colin Davidson, LCPL Mark Fedden, SPR Donna Grayland. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: unidentified (x3), RSM WO1 Phil Meagher, SGT Darren Wilkinson, SSGT Steve Drummond, unidentified, SPR Donna Grayland, SPR Allison Ottaway, unidentified, back of ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, unidentified (x4), CPL Darren Maher, SGT Laurie Justin. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1995. Outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher, remainder unidentified. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: WO2 Peter Imeson, CPL Darren Maher, unidentified, SSGT Steve Winner. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: MAJ Mick Banham, ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, CAPT Doug Arman, WO1 Phil Meagher, CAPT Bin Fashar Sutiman (Indonesian Army), WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, CAPT Bill Griggs, unidentified. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1995. Outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: Outgoing WO1 Phil Meagher, incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: Incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, outgoing WO1 Phil Meagher. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: MAJ Mick Banham, RP SGT Peter Coles, outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher..1P to.15P – There are no annotations.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Royal Australian Survey Corps personnel on survey operations in PNG and possibly Indonesia, c1975
... Presser served 20 years in the Australian Regular Army from 1970... Presser served 20 years in the Australian Regular Army from 1970 ...This is a set of two photographs of Royal Australian Survey Corps and RAAF personnel on survey operations in PNG and possibly Indonesia circa 1975. The identified surveyor - Peter Presser served 20 years in the Australian Regular Army from 1970 to 1990. The UH-1H Iroquois helicopter (serial number partially obscured) appearing in photo 6339.2P was probably A2-379. From 1957 helicopter transport of survey parties revolutionised transport in remote areas. The most common helicopter used by the Royal Australian Survey Corps (RA Svy) up to 1972 was the civilian Bell 47G-2 and the Sioux Light Observation Helicopters (LOH), the Australian Army’s equivalent. These light observation helicopters had a limiting load carrying capacity of up to about 500 pounds. By comparison, one Aerodist team including two people weighed up to 1,500 pounds. After No. 9 Squadron (9SQN) RAAF (Iroquois helicopters) withdrew with the Australian force from Vietnam in December 1971, RAAF supported RA Svy operations with the UH-1H Iroquois helicopter for tasks of transport and resupply of survey teams. The UH-1H was capable of carrying at least three times that of the smaller Bell 47G-2/Sioux LOH helicopter and could also winch personnel and stores into difficult locations. A2-379 crashed killing the aircraft captain (FLTLT Ralph Taylor 9SQN) on impact and seriously injuring four near Wamena, Irian Jaya, Indonesia on survey Operation Cenderawasih 1977 (supporting 2 Fd Svy Sqn – Doppler satellite survey). Source: Royal Australian Survey Corps – Aerodist Years 1964-1975 by Peter Jensen.This is a set of two photographs of Royal Australian Survey Corps and RAAF personnel on survey operations in PNG and possibly Indonesia circa 1975. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Colour, black & white, c1975, Peter Presser undertaking survey observations in PNG with a Wild T2 Theodolite. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1975. Survey operations L to R: unidentified (x2), Peter Presser, unidentified. .1P and .2P – No annotations. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Gun Emplacement, 1890's
The Warrnambool Battery on Flagstaff Hill has embankments for 3 guns. Those on the left and right still have cannon in place but in the centre is an empty embankment, apart from this concrete ring with metal threaded studs. In 1898 a 5 inch breech loading gun (BL) was installed here. The gun had a hydro-pneumatic disappearing carriage (hence the sign on the concrete wall "5" BL HP").. This type of gun was faster to load and fire that the 80 pound RML’s installed on either side of it. Its arrival spelt the end of the 80 pound RML guns’ useful life, although they continued to be used for practice sessions. The 5 inch BL was the main defensive weapon of the Warrnambool Battery until the Battery was downgraded in importance. It was removed in 1904 and recalled to Melbourne in 1910. The gun emplacement ring is all that remains of the mounting for a 5 inch Armstrong rifled breech loading gun. HISTOR of the WARRNAMBOOL GUNS & CANNON In the years following the Crimean War (1854-1857J) there was a great concern in the Colony that Imperial Russia would attempt an invasion. Coastal defences in the colony of Victoria were greatly strengthened by the Government as a result. Warrnambool was originally protected by cannons at Cannon Hill, approximately 1 kilometer west of the Flagstaff Hill Fortifications. The cannons included two 1866 guns, both 80 Pound Rifled Muzzle Loaders (RML) purchased by Victoria’s Colonial Government. They were part of a shipment of 26 such guns sent from England in December 1866. They are registered as No. 23 (80cwt-2qr-0lbs) - Gun 1, and No.13 (81cwt-1qr-12lbs) - Gun 2. They were cast at the Royal Gun Factory, Woolwich Arsenal, in 1866 and have a 6.3 inch bore. Both barrels carry the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria, Insignia of the Royal Engineers, within the Garter and Motto surmounted by the Crown, with the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria within the Garter (letters in centre “VR”, motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”, "Shame be to him who thinks evil of it."). The guns were originally supplied with wooden carriages. (The Royal Arsenal at Woolwich, England, was established eleven years after the Restoration of King Charles II. It was the principal supplier of armaments to the British and Empire Governments. At the height of its operations during World War One the factory covered 1300 acres and employed very nearly 80,000 workers. Woolwich was the Headquarters of the Royal Artillery since the raising of that Regiment in 1716. The Arsenal was closed in the late 1960’s.) These two 80pdr cannons were transferred to the Warrnambool Garrison Artillery Battery Fortifications erected at Flagstaff Hill in 1887 as part of Victoria’s Coastal Defences. The original wooden carriages were subsequently replaced with the present iron garrison carriages in 1888. They are a “C” pivot. The ‘racers’ or curved track set into the floor of the gun emplacement (which enabled the guns to be traversed more quickly) are as specified for guns up to 10 inch, being of wrought iron 2.78 inches wide. A temporary third gun, now no longer on Flagstaff Hill’s site, was the 5 inch Rifled Breech Loading (BL) Armstrong gun mounted on an Elswick hydro pneumatic disappearing carriage and installed in this very concrete base or pad. The State of Victoria took over the ownership of the guns at the time of Australian Federation in 1901. In about 1901/1902 the Garrison Battery was converted to the Warrnambool Battery of the Australian Field Artillery (No 4 Field Battery). It was equipped with 4.7 inch naval guns mounted on field carriages. They were now a mobile unit but continued to use the Warrnambool Garrison area at Flagstaff Hill for practice. When the Fortifications were declared obsolete the two 80 Pounder RML were relocated to Cannon Hill in 1910. On the outbreak of World War One the 4.7 inch guns were recalled to Melbourne, and the Battery was disbanded. Most of the personnel probably re-enlisted in the local 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. The two 80 Pounder RML were moved back to the Fortifications in 1973. They were both fully restored by Army First Year Apprentices at the Ordinance Factory in Bendigo in time for the centenary year of the fortifications in 1987. The guns are capable of firing 80 pound (32.3kg) armour piercing exploding shells 3.65kms out to sea. They were originally manned by volunteers before a paid Garrison was established. Now the Guns are again fired by volunteers on Special Event days. Since restoration the Gun Number 1 had been fired on a regular basis but Gun Number 2 hadn’t been fired since the mid 1990’s. In April 2015 Gun Number 2 was serviced in preparation for the firing of both cannons on the ANZAC Centenary commemorations on April 25th 2015. Other guns from the original Cannon Hill location were obsolete by the time the 1887 Warrnambool Garrison Artillery Battery was built. These guns are (1) a 32 Pounder Muzzle Loading Smooth Bore (SB) cast in 1813 at the famous Carron Foundry, number 80837 and now located in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. It is now mounted on a replica carriage due to the original carriage being in a fragile condition (the original carriage stored under cover at Flagstaff Hill). (2) a 68 Pounder Muzzle Loading Smooth Bore cast in 1861 at the equally august Low Moor Foundry, number 10310 and now located on the lawn area at the entrance to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. It is still mounted on its original wooden garrison carriage. Its wooden slide compressor mechanism is fragile and now kept in Flagstaff Hill’s storage. There are only seven 32 Pounder SB made by Carron and fifteen 68 Pounder SB made at Low Moor known to exist in the State of Victoria [references; Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village interpretation boards, information sheets and other documents; South Western Victoria Guns and Cannon report, May 2008, ref W/F/08] The Gun embankment is contained within the heritage listed Lady Bay Lighthouse Comples, on the Victorian Heritage Register VHR H1520. The gun emplacement base is evidence of the last defences installed on this stretch of coastline. The Warrnambool Garrison has been added to the Victorian Heritage Register H1250 “for its intact battery and guns, a strong reminder of Victoria’s wealth and determination to protect itself from the perceived threat of invasion in the 1880’s.” The City of Warrnambool is one of several custodians of a collection of artillery pieces of heritage significance at a state, national and international level. These pieces are directly related to the defence of south-west Victoria in the 19th century. The care and preservation come under the Heritage Act 1995. Gun emplacement; the remains of the mounting platform of a temporary third gun installed in 1898 in the centre of the battery. This consists of a circular concrete well or sump surrounded by two rings of mounting bolts, the inner of 10 and the outer of 20. The base once held a 5 inch Armstrong rifled breech loading gun with hydro-pneumatic disappearing. In the centre of the ring on the ground is a keyhole shaped space. 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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Weapon - Cannon, 1813
This 1813 cannon is classified as a carronade, having been made by the Carron Ironworks foundry in Stirling, Scotland in 1813. It is a large calibre, short range, gun mainly used on ships. The carronade model of cannon was first used when introduced into the British Royal Navy in the American War of the Revolution (1775-1883). This cannon was originally a 28pdr, 48cwt, 8ft gun. The date ‘1837’ on the barrel probably indicates the date that the Board of Ordinance accepted the change in size to a 32pdr. It may originally have been a naval gun and the conversion undertaken when it was brought ashore. It is very probably one of the 15 guns that are known to have constituted the defences of Victoria in 1860. This group of 32pdrs was the shorter model of the 4800width and 8ft length cannon and as such are different from the 32pdrs found in NSW. It was originally located on Cannon Hill in Warrnambool when it was the site of the Warrnambool Battery Western Artillery, formed in 1866. It was obsolete by the time of the 1887 fortifications, and was moved from the Warrnambool Fortifications to the Botanic Gardens in 1910, when the Fortifications were declared obsolete. HISTORIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE CANNON IN THE WARRNAMBOOL AREA In the years following the Crimean War (1854-1857J) there was a great concern in the Colony that Imperial Russia would attempt an invasion. Coastal defences in the colony of Victoria were greatly strengthened by the Government as a result. Warrnambool was originally protected by cannons at Cannon Hill, approximately 1 kilometer west of the Flagstaff Hill Fortifications. The cannons included two 1866 guns, both 80 Pound Rifled Muzzle Loaders (RML) purchased by Victoria’s Colonial Government. They were part of a shipment of 26 such guns sent from England in December 1866. They are registered as No. 23 (80cwt-2qr-0lbs) - Gun 1, and No.13 (81cwt-1qr-12lbs) - Gun 2. They were cast at the Royal Gun Factory, Woolwich Arsenal, in 1866 and have a 6.3 inch bore. Both barrels carry the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria, Insignia of the Royal Engineers, within the Garter and Motto surmounted by the Crown, with the Royal Cypher of Queen Victoria within the Garter (letters in centre “VR”, motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”, "Shame be to him who thinks evil of it."). The guns were originally supplied with wooden carriages. (The Royal Arsenal at Woolwich, England, was established eleven years after the Restoration of King Charles II. It was the principal supplier of armaments to the British and Empire Governments. At the height of its operations during World War One the factory covered 1300 acres and employed very nearly 80,000 workers. Woolwich was the Headquarters of the Royal Artillery since the raising of that Regiment in 1716. The Arsenal was closed in the late 1960’s.) The two 80pdr cannons were transferred to the Warrnambool Garrison Artillery Battery Fortifications erected at Flagstaff Hill in 1887 as part of Victoria’s Coastal Defences. The original wooden carriages were subsequently replaced with the present iron garrison carriages in 1888. They are a “C” pivot. The ‘racers’ or curved track set into the floor of the gun emplacement (which enabled the guns to be traversed more quickly) are as specified for guns up to 10 inch, being of wrought iron 2.78 inches wide. A temporary third gun, now no longer on Flagstaff Hill’s site, was a 5 inch Rifled Breech Loading (BL) Armstrong gun mounted on an Elswick hydro pneumatic disappearing carriage It was faster to load and fire than the 80 pound RMLs and its arrival spelt the end of the older 80 pound guns’ useful life, apart from being used for practice sessions. The 5 inch BL gun was the main defensive weapon of the Warrnambool Battery until the Battery was downgraded in importance and the gun was recalled to Melbourne in 1910. The gun emplacement still remains in place set between the 2 80pdr cannon. The State of Victoria took over the ownership of the guns at the time of Australian Federation in 1901. In about 1901/1902 the Garrison Battery was converted to the Warrnambool Battery of the Australian Field Artillery (No 4 Field Battery). It was equipped with 4.7 inch naval guns mounted on field carriages. They were now a mobile unit but continued to use the Warrnambool Garrison area at Flagstaff Hill for practice. When the Fortifications were declared obsolete the two 80 Pounder RML were relocated to Cannon Hill in 1910. On the outbreak of World War 1 the 4.7 inch guns were recalled to Melbourne, and the Battery was disbanded. Most of the personnel probably re-enlisted in the local 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. The two 80 Pounder RML were moved back to the Fortifications in 1973. They were both fully restored by Army First Year Apprentices at the Ordinance Factory in Bendigo in time for the centenary year of the fortifications in 1987. The guns are capable of firing 80 pound (32.3kg) armour piercing exploding shells 3.65kms out to sea. They were original manned by volunteers before a paid Garrison was established. Now the Guns are again fired by volunteers on Special Event days. Since restoration the Gun Number 1 had been fired on a regular basis but Gun Number 2 hadn’t been fired since the mid 1990’s. In April 2015 Gun Number 2 was serviced in preparation for the firing of both cannons on the ANZAC Centenary commemorations on April 25th 2015. Other guns from the original Cannon Hill location were obsolete by the time the 1887 Warrnambool Garrison Artillery Battery was built. These guns are (1) a 32 Pounder Muzzle Loading Smooth Bore (SB) cast in 1813 at the famous Carron Foundry, number 80837 and now located in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. It is now mounted on a replica carriage due to the original carriage being in a fragile condition (the original carriage stored under cover at Flagstaff Hill). (2) a 68 Pounder Muzzle Loading Smooth Bore cast in 1861 at the equally august Low Moor Foundry, number 10310 and now located on the lawn area at the entrance to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. It is still mounted on its original wooden garrison carriage. Its wooden slide compressor mechanism is fragile and now kept in Flagstaff Hill’s storage. There are only seven 32 Pounder SB made by Carron and fifteen 68 Pounder SB made at Low Moor known to exist in the State of Victoria Plaque attached to the carriage “This replica carriage was constructed by the Warrnambool Tritan Woodworkers club in conjunction with the generosity of local businesses and the Warrnambool community. The original carriage (circa 1860) was removed for restoration and is now located at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The timber used for the replica carriage is Monterey Cypress, which was an early planting in the gardens. 2010 marked the centenary of the cannon’s relocation in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens.” (Reference; Victorian Guns and Cannons, South Western Victoria Assessment, May 2008, item W/B/01; Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village datasheets and archives). There are only seven 32 Pounder SB made by Carron known to exist in the State of Victoria and this is one of them. On a world level, this cannon represents a high level of rarity. Further, as it has been modified (bored up) it is representative of the historical process of amending artillery in order to ensure a longer usefulness of each piece despite rapidly advancing artillery technology. The number of surviving carriages with traversing slides in this group in South Western Victoria is unique in Australia and probably in the World. Out of 10 such platforms surviving in Australia, the South Western Victorian group has half. Several survive around the world but probably not in such a large group. The wooden sliding compressor mechanism belonging to this cannon is extremely rare, and the only one in this South Western Victorian group of Guns and Cannons. As a whole, this cannon has undergone very little restoration or modification, giving it a high level of integrity. The City of Warrnambool is one of several custodians of a collection of artillery pieces of heritage significance at a state, national and international level. These pieces are directly related to the defence of south-west Victoria in the 19th century. The care and preservation come under the Heritage Act 1995. (Reference; Victorian Guns and Cannons, South Western Victoria Assessment, May 2008).Cannon, or carronade, 32pdr with wheels. Muzzle loading smooth bore (SB) cannon. Cannon has original wooden Burmese Teak carriage and slide with wrought iron fittings and iron wheels. Manufactured by Carron in Scotland, in 1813. It has been converted from a 28pdr. There is a loop for a rope on the cascabel, which was part of the original casting. Re-bored in 1837. Marks include Serial Number, Royal Cypher of King George III, broad arrow of proofing, and numbers to represent the weight. NOTE: The cannon is displayed in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens and is mounted on a replica wooden carriage; the original wooden carriage is now stored under cover at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. This carriage has 4 wheels on swivel attachments and a central gear that allows the wheels to turn on rails. Pressed into left trunnion “80837 / CARRON / 1813”, cast on barrel“symbol (Royal Cypher of King George III”, “symbol (broad arrow of proofing)” and numbers “45-3-24 / 1837” . Cascable “CV” and marks with gradations from nought to three in quarters on each side, On the carriage the end of one of the main slide members carries the mark “W symbol (broad arrow) D” incised into the timber. Plaque attached to the carriage by the Warrnambool Tritan Woodworkers club, 2010, marking the centenary of the cannon’s relocation in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens and the addition of the replica carriage. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, victoria’s coastal defences, warrnambool fortification, warrnambool garrison battery, ordinance, armaments, cannon hill fortifications, victorian colonial government, carron ironwroks foundary, 32pdr smooth bore cannon, 28pdr smooth bore cannon, 1813 cannon, carronade -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - STEEL SIGN, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTION SQUADRON, c.2022
... Regiment based at Amberley and is drawn mainly from Regular Army ...21st Construction Squadron is part of the 6th Engineering Regiment based at Amberley and is drawn mainly from Regular Army.White Square steel sign with hole in each corner on front and image of a fighting rooster (red and yellow) over the number 21 in purple. Surrounded by two concentric circles with the identification of the unit also in purple. All wrapped in clear plastic on back a stamp saying who made the steel. Some codes and dates.Front - "Royal Australian Engineers - Construction Squadron". Back - Stamp "Steel made by Bluescope CC38A Z47910. 22 Sep 2022 8..." Twice.sign, royal australian engineers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COAT, ARMY FIELD, WINTER, Australian Defence Industries, C.1960's
Uniform in the collection re “M. ANGUS" 6 RAR Vietnam. Refer Cat. No. 669. Coat - green colour cotton twill fabric with green plastic buttons, front metal zipper and metal press studs. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets with metal stud closure flaps, green cotton lining throughout garment. Collar with concealed hood with zipper closer. Hood and waist draw strings. White cotton manufacturers label inside back below collar.Manufacturers label with black ink print. "LARGE REGULAR/ Chest from 41 to 45 inches/ Height from 67 to 71 inches/ Stock No. 8415-782-2942/ COAT, COLD WEATHER, MAN'S FIELD/ P.O. 51365-C-647005/ JHN OWNBEY COMPANY INC."uniform, army coat, m.angus -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, 1965
Uniform issued to Spr 1. Berry. Reg No. 314007.1. Jacket, Khaki colour, wool/polyester fabric. Service dress style with belt. No buttons, collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets, top two with button hole and two metal press studs on flap, lower with flaps. Rank insignia on upper sleeve - two stripes, Corporal. Green colour polyester fabric lining with four white cotton manufacturers labels - inside left. 2. Belt, Khaki colour, wool/polyester fabric with gold colour plastic buckle, green plastic buttons and leather belt keepers.Manufacturers information on labels, black ink print. From top to bottom labels; 1. "KENTISH/ SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1965/ ^". 2. "SIZE 39 REGULAR/ CLASS 8405/ 66-019-8464" 3. "REGIMENTAL NO/ NAME" HANDWRITTEN IN BLACK INK "314007/ Spr BERRY" 4. "DRY CLEAN ONLY/ REPRESS USING IRON AND DAMP/ CLOTH OR MEDIUM TO HOT/ STEAM IRON/ CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPELS/ ONLY" Handwritten in black ink pen "BERRY I.".uniform, army, service dress -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Speedmaster Printing Press Media Announcement and Army Survey Regiment Open Day, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, 1990
The first photograph was probably taken at a media event announcing the introduction of the Heidelberg Speedmaster printing press in late 1990. LTCOL Rene van den Tol was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1989 to 1991. Partly obscured behind the CO was Mr Bruce Reid, who was the newly elected federal member for Bendigo. The media event was held in Wayzgoose Hall, Lithographic Squadron’s new purpose-built building constructed to house the Speedmaster 102 printing press. The remaining 29 photographs were taken at an Army Survey Regiment Open Day at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo on the 24th of February 1990. This occasion was one of several events held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. Although historical tours of Fortuna occurred on a regular basis, this was the first technical open day since 1972. The Royal Australian Survey Corps recognised that an Open Day was the best way for the local community in Bendigo to gain an insight into the unit’s important role as Defence’s map production agency, its technical equipment, and its economic importance to Bendigo. It also gave them an opportunity to tour through historic Fortuna Villa. This occasion is covered in more detail in page 143 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. Refer to Item 6291.6P for more photos of the Open Day.The first photograph was probably taken at a media event announcing the introduction of the Speedmaster printing press at Army Survey Regiment Fortuna Villa, Bendigo in late 1990. The remaining 29 photographs were taken at an Open Day on the 24th of February 1990. The colour and black & white photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: Unidentified civilian visitor/media, SSGT Ian Nichols, unidentified (x2), SGT Dale Hudson (white top), unidentified (x2), MAJ John South, MHR Mr. Bruce Reid, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1990. WO1 Gary Warnest, civilian visitors. .3) to .4) - Photo, colour, 1990. WO2 Adrian 'Charlie' Creedy, civilian visitors. .5) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors. .6) to .7) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors, CPL Peter Peterson. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1990. L to R: LCPL Sandy Winn, civilian visitor. .9) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: CPL Steve McGuiness, civilian visitors. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Display of digital storage media. .11) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: Mr Pat Thwaites outlining utilisation of satellite imagery to civilian visitors. .12) - Photo, colour, 1990. MAJ Peter Clarke with civilian visitors. .13) - Photo, colour, 1990. Unidentified technician with civilian visitors. .14) - Photo, colour, 1990. SGT Barry Hogan with civilian visitors. .15) - Photo, colour, 1990. SPR Ian Baldwin with civilian visitors. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1990. SPR Ian Baldwin with civilian visitors. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1990. SGT Sherri (Dally) Burke with civilian visitors. .18) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: SPR Jeanette (Lane) Dury-Lane, CPL Diane (Thomas) Soutar with civilian visitors. .19) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: unidentified technician, CPL Col McInnes, LCPL Charmian McKean. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1990. CAPT Peter Parkes. .21) - Photo, black & white, 1990. L to R: LCPL Janet Murray, MAJ Bob Coote, SPR Gary Lord. .22) - Photo, black & white, 1990. LT Marty Lyons with civilian visitors. .23) - Photo, colour, 1990. LT Marty Lyons with civilian visitors. .24) - Photo, black & white, 1990. SSGT Ian Nichols, CPL Dale Hudson, Planeta printing press, with civilian visitors. .25) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cars parked in Chum Street outside entrance to Fortuna Villa. .26) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors near Fortuna Villa’s front door viewed from back gate. .27) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors enjoying views of the garden from Fortuna Villa’s rooftop. .28) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors enjoying views of the garden from Fortuna Villa’s verandah and rooftop. .29) - Photo, colour, 1990. Civilian visitors enjoying BBQ cooked by CPL Paul Baker and SPR Shona Hastie outside Lithographic Squadron. .30) - Photo, colour, 1990. BBQ cooked by CPL Paul Baker outside Lithographic Squadron..1P to .30P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, printing, litho