Showing 53 items matching "bombardment"
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Federation University Historical CollectionPostcard, Ypres before and after bombardment, 1916, c1916
... Ypres before and after bombardment, 1916...Three postcards showing Ypres before and after bombardment during World War One...World War One World War 1 Ypres bombing ANZAC Saint Nicholas Holmes Three postcards showing Ypres before and after bombardment during World War One Ypres before and after bombardment, 1916 Postcard ...World War I left the original St. Nicholas church in Ypres in ruins. Rebuilt after the war, very little remains of the pre-war church. Closed in 1994, it now houses a municipal museum of education.Three postcards showing Ypres before and after bombardment during World War Oneworld war one, world war 1, ypres, bombing, anzac, saint nicholas, holmes -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Manual, Royal Australian Air Force, Service & Instruction Manual, Airplane General: B-24 Bombardment Airplane
... Service & Instruction Manual, Airplane General: B-24 Bombardment Airplane...On the front of the cover reads Service & instruction manual, Airplane General: B-24 Bombardment Airplane which is hand written in ink....Service & Instruction Manual, Airplane General: B-24 Bombardment Airplane Manual Royal Australian Air Force ...In a red cardboard cover is a copy of the Service & Instruction Manual. On the front of the cover reads Service & instruction manual, Airplane General: B-24 Bombardment Airplane which is hand written in ink.royal australian airforce - manuals, b-24 bombardment airplane -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARDS WW1, PHOTOGRAPHIC, C.1914 - 18
... Photos of soldiers and Bombardment scenes from battlefields in Flanders in WW1....Picture of a street in France after a bombardment during WW1. B & W photo. 2. B & W photo of ambulances picking up wounded soldiers in a desolute bombed out village in France in WW1. 3. ...In French and English says "Rue De Framboisiers after the Bombardment". 2. Says "R.A.M.C. picking up wounded in a captured village....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Photos of soldiers and Bombardment scenes from battlefields in Flanders in WW1. ...Photos of soldiers and Bombardment scenes from battlefields in Flanders in WW1.1. Picture of a street in France after a bombardment during WW1. B & W photo. 2. B & W photo of ambulances picking up wounded soldiers in a desolute bombed out village in France in WW1. 3. Soldiers standing in front of a bombed building in Poperinghe, Flanders, Belgium in WW1. 4. B & W studio photo of 5 British Soldiers from WW1 in uniform.1. In French and English says "Rue De Framboisiers after the Bombardment". 2. Says "R.A.M.C. picking up wounded in a captured village.passchendaele barracks trust, postcards, ww1 -
Federation University Historical CollectionPostcard - black and white, Oorlog (War) 1914-1917 - Poperinghe Bombardment, Shell hole in Furnes Street, c1917, c1917
... Oorlog (War) 1914-1917 - Poperinghe Bombardment, Shell hole in Furnes Street, c1917...Oorlog (War) 1914-1917 - Poperinghe Bombardment, Shell hole in Furnes Street, c1917 Postcard - black and white ...Holmes Family Ascot WW1 memorabiliaA man sits besides a waterfilled shell hole at Furnes Street, Poperinghe. Bomb damaged structures surround the hole.chatham-holmes family collection, poperinghe, bomb, shell hole, belgium, world war one, postcard -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBooklet - HISTORY OF THE FIRST DAY BOMBARDMENT GROUP, THOMAS G. MILLER JR
... HISTORY OF THE FIRST DAY BOMBARDMENT GROUP...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne HISTORY OF THE FIRST DAY BOMBARDMENT GROUP Booklet HISTORY OF THE FIRST DAY BOMBARDMENT GROUP THOMAS G. ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook (Item) - Handbook Of Service Instructions, Handbook Of Service Instructions For Models B-24C And B-24D Bombardment Airplanes By Consolidated Aircraft Corp
... Handbook Of Service Instructions For Models B-24C And B-24D Bombardment Airplanes By Consolidated Aircraft Corp....Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Handbook Of Service Instructions For Models B-24C And B-24D Bombardment Airplanes By Consolidated Aircraft Corp. ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - Detailed notes and diagrams, B24 D and J Bombardment airplane General Service notes
... B24 D and J Bombardment airplane General Service notes....Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne B24 D and J Bombardment airplane General Service notes. Manual Detailed notes and diagrams ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - Detailed manual includes specifications illustrations servicing operation and maintenance Over 600 pages, B-24 Bombardment aircraft
... B-24 Bombardment aircraft...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne B-24 Bombardment aircraft Manual Detailed manual includes specifications illustrations servicing operation and maintenance Over 600 pages ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (Item) - Service And Instruction Manual Airplane General B-24 Bombardment Airplane Second Edition Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp
... Service And Instruction Manual Airplane General B-24 Bombardment Airplane Second Edition Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp....Manual Service And Instruction Manual Airplane General B-24 Bombardment Airplane Second Edition Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp. ... -
Federation University Historical CollectionPostcard Booklet, Souvenir de Neuve-Englise - 12 Vues du Bombardement, 1917
... Views of places before and after bombardment during World War One....The views shows scenes after the Bombardment of august 1916...The views shows scenes after the Bombardment of august 1916 Souvenir de Neuve-Englise - 12 Vues du Bombardement Postcard Booklet ...Views of places before and after bombardment during World War One.Small cream covered postcard booklet containing 12 postcards. The cover has red printing on the front. Tissue separates each individual postcard. The views shows scenes after the Bombardment of august 1916Front cover: In red print with border down LHS - Souvenir de NEUVE-ENGLISE 12 vues du bombardement "1917" in red print on top right hand corner Verso individual postcards: "Carte Postale" at top Correspondence (LHS top) and Adresse (RHS top) separated by a line in the middle of page LHS bottom corner "Vise Paris 850. Names of scenes on each postcard.postcard, 1917, views, wwi, world war one, first world war, 1st ww, 1916, bombarded church, steenwerck street, ypres, old council house, estaminet de la tete d'argent, "welcome" public house, boarding school for girls, la chapelle, rue de bailleul, bailleul, moulin, windmill, route de dranoutre, mill, brasserie "glorie" au borg, "glorie", brewery, carte postale, postcard, 1917, views, wwi, world war one, first world war, 1st ww, 1916, bombarded church, steenwerck street, ypres, old council house, estaminet de la tete d'argent, "welcome" public house, boarding school for girls, la chapelle, rue de bailleul, bailleul, moulin, windmill, route de dranoutre, mill, brasserie "glorie" au borg, "glorie", brewery, carte postale -
Federation University Historical CollectionPostcard Booklet, Souvenir de Ploegsteert, 12 vues du bombardement de Ploegsteert-Centre et du Bizet, 1917
... ...bombardment...Images of places before and after bombardment during World War One...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Images of places before and after bombardment during World War One world war one wwi 1st ww 1917 ploegsteert postcards souvenir bizet bombardment 1915 church 1916 soldiers post office the armentieres armentieres therry burgomaster doctor rectory "marshal" public house bombarded church le bizet convent girls school school world war flanders world war one wwi 1st ww 1917 ploegsteert postcards souvenir bizet bombardment 1915 church 1916 soldiers post office the armentieres armentieres therry burgomaster doctor rectory "marshal" public house bombarded church le bizet convent girls school school world war flanders In gold print - Souvenir de PLOEGSTEERT 12 vues du bombardement de PLOEGSTEERT-CENTRE et du BIZET on front cover. "1917" on right hand side front cover in gold print. ...Images of places before and after bombardment during World War OneSmall cream covered postcard booklet containing 12 postcards of Ploegsteert with gold printing on front cover.In gold print - Souvenir de PLOEGSTEERT 12 vues du bombardement de PLOEGSTEERT-CENTRE et du BIZET on front cover. "1917" on right hand side front cover in gold print. "Elizabeth-anne in blue biro and pencil on RHS top corner" handwrittenworld war one, wwi, 1st ww, 1917, ploegsteert, postcards, souvenir, bizet, bombardment, 1915, church, 1916, soldiers, post office, the armentieres, armentieres, therry, burgomaster, doctor, rectory, "marshal" public house, bombarded church, le bizet, convent, girls school, school, world war, flanders, world war one, wwi, 1st ww, 1917, ploegsteert, postcards, souvenir, bizet, bombardment, 1915, church, 1916, soldiers, post office, the armentieres, armentieres, therry, burgomaster, doctor, rectory, "marshal" public house, bombarded church, le bizet, convent, girls school, school, world war, flanders -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARDS WW1, PHOTOGRAPHIC, 1914-1915
... The Cathedral Saint Martin After the Bombardment. 4. Ypres - Les Halles Apres Le Bombardment - The Hall after the Bombardment....The Cathedral Saint Martin After the Bombardment. 4. Ypres - Les Halles Apres Le Bombardment - The Hall after the Bombardment. 1. ...Souvenir postcards 1914-1915 Belgium.1. Sepia Postcard. 2. Sepia Postcard. 3. Sepia Postcard. 4. Sepia Postcard.1. Campagne De 1914-1915 Ypres La place de la gare - The Place of the Station. 2. Guerre 1914-1915 Meaux pont due Moulin - The Bridge of the Mill. 3. Campagne De 1914 - 1915. The Cathedral Saint Martin After the Bombardment. 4. Ypres - Les Halles Apres Le Bombardment - The Hall after the Bombardment.passchendaele barracks trust, postcards, ww1, belgium -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: BAILLEUL - RUE DE LILLE AFTER FIRST GERMAN BOMBARDMENT, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
... Postcard, WW1, B&W image of damaged buildings facing the Rue de Lille at Bailleul, after the first German bombardment....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields POSTCARD Postcard WW1 France Bailleul ruins Rue de Lille Postcard, WW1, B&W image of damaged buildings facing the Rue de Lille at Bailleul, after the first German bombardment. Postcard ACC LOCK COLLECTION: BAILLEUL - RUE DE LILLE AFTER FIRST GERMAN BOMBARDMENT, POSTCARD ...Postcard, WW1, B&W image of damaged buildings facing the Rue de Lille at Bailleul, after the first German bombardment.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, bailleul, ruins, rue de lille -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia, 1944
... Stawell Shell Case was first fired in action and was used in the bombardment of the Japanese installations Kar Kar Island North New Guinea 12th May 1944...Stawell Shell Case was first fired in action and was used in the bombardment of the Japanese installations Kar Kar Island North New Guinea 12th May 1944 Memorabilia Realia ...4 inch H.M.A.S. Stawell Shell Case was first fired in action and was used in the bombardment of the Japanese installations Kar Kar Island North New Guinea 12th May 1944stawell, ww2, navy -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - WW1 PHOTOGRAPHS, c.WW1
... Terrain is very flat and the trees are all stripped of foliage indicating heavy bombardment....Terrain is very flat and the trees are all stripped of foliage indicating heavy bombardment. Photograph WW1 PHOTOGRAPHS ...Scenes of destroyed battlefields of WW1. Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Various black and white portrait photos of bombed out battlefields in France/Belgium showing wrecked carts and destroyed trenches. Terrain is very flat and the trees are all stripped of foliage indicating heavy bombardment.All photos have the name of "R. Wright" on back, some with pencilled numbers. 2. "No.1318" 3. "No.1265".collection of william (bill) thomason, photographs, ww1, battlefields -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - BOOKS, POSTCARD WW1, c.1916 -1919
... 7 books of collected postcards from Belgium and France from FRANK BARNES to UNA FRANKLING of Harcourt. .1) Covers loose, dated 7.4.17 Albert (Somme) after the bombardment. .2) Card loose, Cathedrale de Reims after the bombardment dated 17.1.19. .3) Dated 18.3.1919, cover loose, Zeebrugge. .4) 2 loose cards undated, Ypres after the war. .5) Charleroi dated 12.2.1919, 3 loose pages. .6) Chateau la Malmaison dated 15.11.1918. .7) Amiens undated, 1 card loose....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Refer Cat No 2380 for details re Frank Barnes service. military history documents - photographs photography-photographs Photographs of Albert, Reimes Zeebrugge, Ypres, Charleroi, Chateau de la Malmaison and Amiens, Handwriting. 7 books of collected postcards from Belgium and France from FRANK BARNES to UNA FRANKLING of Harcourt. .1) Covers loose, dated 7.4.17 Albert (Somme) after the bombardment. .2) Card loose, Cathedrale de Reims after the bombardment dated 17.1.19. .3) Dated 18.3.1919, cover loose, Zeebrugge. .4) 2 loose cards undated, Ypres after the war. .5) Charleroi dated 12.2.1919, 3 loose pages. .6) Chateau la Malmaison dated 15.11.1918. .7) Amiens undated, 1 card loose. ...Refer Cat No 2380 for details re Frank Barnes service.7 books of collected postcards from Belgium and France from FRANK BARNES to UNA FRANKLING of Harcourt. .1) Covers loose, dated 7.4.17 Albert (Somme) after the bombardment. .2) Card loose, Cathedrale de Reims after the bombardment dated 17.1.19. .3) Dated 18.3.1919, cover loose, Zeebrugge. .4) 2 loose cards undated, Ypres after the war. .5) Charleroi dated 12.2.1919, 3 loose pages. .6) Chateau la Malmaison dated 15.11.1918. .7) Amiens undated, 1 card loose.Photographs of Albert, Reimes Zeebrugge, Ypres, Charleroi, Chateau de la Malmaison and Amiens, Handwriting.military history, documents - photographs, photography-photographs -
Bendigo Military MuseumContainer - CARRY CASE, Hindmarch Bros Ltd, 1918
... Clinometer: A device for setting angles for artillery bombardment....Clinometer: A device for setting angles for artillery bombardment. Containers clinometer artillery Passchendaele barracks trust Stamped label on case back: “Case Clinometer Vickers .303 Gun Mark II, Hindmarch Bros Ltd 1918” Stamped instructions on interior of lid: “Set degree scale at zero” Carry case rectangular, tooled leather, lift up lid, long carry leather strap, brass buckle on strap. ...Item from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection box. Clinometer: A device for setting angles for artillery bombardment.Carry case rectangular, tooled leather, lift up lid, long carry leather strap, brass buckle on strap. Interior of case timber framed, small rectangular padding glued to interior base & lid. Stamped label on case back: “Case Clinometer Vickers .303 Gun Mark II, Hindmarch Bros Ltd 1918” Stamped instructions on interior of lid: “Set degree scale at zero”containers, clinometer, artillery, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM 2ND AIF, C.1943 - 45
... .1) & .2) The items were issued to Cpl H BACON VX103705 2nd AIF, Naval Bombardment Group....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields .1) & .2) The items were issued to Cpl H BACON VX103705 2nd AIF, Naval Bombardment Group. Uniform Army webbing slouch hat .1) “D & D ../30 size 7 1945” .1) Hat, slouch, Kahki fur felt, cotton pugaree, Rising Sun badge, chin strap leather, leather lining. .2) Coat, Battle Dress, Kahki, Cpl stripes on one sleeve, 2 x Rising Sun Lapel badges, 2 x Australia shoulder badges, 2 x Colour patches red over blue in wave fashion with grey surround, metal buttons, 4 pockets. .3) Belt, webbing, light Kahki, brass buckles and keepers. ....1) & .2) The items were issued to Cpl H BACON VX103705 2nd AIF, Naval Bombardment Group..1) Hat, slouch, Kahki fur felt, cotton pugaree, Rising Sun badge, chin strap leather, leather lining. .2) Coat, Battle Dress, Kahki, Cpl stripes on one sleeve, 2 x Rising Sun Lapel badges, 2 x Australia shoulder badges, 2 x Colour patches red over blue in wave fashion with grey surround, metal buttons, 4 pockets. .3) Belt, webbing, light Kahki, brass buckles and keepers..1) “D & D ../30 size 7 1945” uniform, army, webbing, slouch hat -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomPostcard Booklet, Views of Ypres
... Each card shows two scenes of the same subject, taken from approximately the same spot, one before and one after the bombardment of the town.The booklet originally contained 24 cards but one is missing. ...Each card shows two scenes of the same subject, taken from approximately the same spot, one before and one after the bombardment of the town.The booklet originally contained 24 cards but one is missing. ...A paper covered booklet of post cards showing scenes of Ypres. Each card shows two scenes of the same subject, taken from approximately the same spot, one before and one after the bombardment of the town.The booklet originally contained 24 cards but one is missing. The front shows a floral scroll type image up the left hand side and across the top, with VUES D'YPRES, Views of Ypres written underneath, with 24 Cartes Postales. Collection ANTONY-YPRES. Passed by Censor (Copyright)ypres, photos -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARD BOOKLETS WW1, C. 1914 - 1919
... Booklets range from 6 per book to 24. four of the booklets are all Ruins and Bombardments of areas, the rest are tourist orientated, some are B & W others are sepia tone. ...Booklets range from 6 per book to 24. four of the booklets are all Ruins and Bombardments of areas, the rest are tourist orientated, some are B & W others are sepia tone. ...Items in the collection relating to C.J.C. McQuie MM, refer Cat No 9680P for his service details.Series of 17 Postcard booklets with individual tear out cards. Booklets range from 6 per book to 24. four of the booklets are all Ruins and Bombardments of areas, the rest are tourist orientated, some are B & W others are sepia tone. Size quoted is an average of all.postcards, booklets, mcquie, -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARDS, WW1, C. 1919
... On each page the two images show a building pre War and then after bombardment. All the images are around "Albert (Somme)". ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields On each page the two images show a building pre War and then after bombardment. All the images are around "Albert (Somme)". ...On each page the two images show a building pre War and then after bombardment. All the images are around "Albert (Somme)". Each has a small explanation. Item in the collection relating to C.J.C. McQuie MM, refer Cat No 9680P for his service details.Postcard booklet, long rectangular shape, all images are B & W, 12 pages, front cover is missing, all designed to tear off for single use, each page has 2 images.postcards, albert, mcquie -
Box Hill RSL Inc.Functional object - Entrenching tool, Ames 68, c. 1938-1945
... They were used to dig shallow trenches which protected the soldier when under enemy bombardment from artillery or mortar fire. They could also be used to bury rubbish or human waste, and to fill sandbags....They were used to dig shallow trenches which protected the soldier when under enemy bombardment from artillery or mortar fire. They could also be used to bury rubbish or human waste, and to fill sandbags. entrenching tool spade folding Folding spade for digging a trench. ...Entrenching tools were part of every soldier's equipment. They were used to dig shallow trenches which protected the soldier when under enemy bombardment from artillery or mortar fire. They could also be used to bury rubbish or human waste, and to fill sandbags.Folding spade for digging a trench. Folding spade with a short shaft and triangular handle that unfolds from the blade and is locked when opened with a screw.entrenching, tool, spade, folding -
Federation University Historical CollectionPostcards - black and white, E/ Le Deloy, Oorlog Poperinghe (Bombardemente), c1917
... ...bombardment...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields oorlog poperinghe world war world war one bombing bombardment chatham family archive Black and white photographic image of a double storey building in Poperinghe which was bombed during World War One. 8.9 x 13.9 Oorlog Poperinghe (Bombardemente) Postcards - black and white E/ Le Deloy ...Black and white photographic image of a double storey building in Poperinghe which was bombed during World War One. 8.9 x 13.9oorlog, poperinghe, world war, world war one, bombing, bombardment, chatham family archive -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchSight for 40 Cal Deck Gun
... Some of which took part in Bombardments against the CT's in Johore State....Some of which took part in Bombardments against the CT's in Johore State. ...On 2nd July 1955 Warramunga and Arunta became the first RAN Ships to join the force countering communism during The Malayan Emergency. Other ships which served during the emergency were HMA Ships Quickmatch, Queenborough, Anzac, Tobruk, Vampire, Vendetta, Voyager, Melbourne and Quadrant. Some of which took part in Bombardments against the CT's in Johore State.Identified by Barry McKilop ex RANBlack painted metal object with 4 thumb screws adjustments and 2 vernier scales. Mounting has one cut out and 2 screw or pin guide holesParkerdale England Mk VII PH5Agun sight, deck gun -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncTail Plane from 'Little Eva' crash, Circa 1941/2
... Commemoration of the crash of USAAF B-24 Liberator #41-23762 'Little Eva' of the 321st Squadron, 90th Bombardment Group based at Iron Range. Crashed near Burriejell waterhole at Moonlight Creek, Escott Station in far north Queensland on 2 December 1942. ...B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc Corner Farm Rd & Princes Highway Werribee melbourne Commemoration of the crash of USAAF B-24 Liberator #41-23762 'Little Eva' of the 321st Squadron, 90th Bombardment Group based at Iron Range. Crashed near Burriejell waterhole at Moonlight Creek, Escott Station in far north Queensland on 2 December 1942. ...Commemoration of the crash of USAAF B-24 Liberator #41-23762 'Little Eva' of the 321st Squadron, 90th Bombardment Group based at Iron Range. Crashed near Burriejell waterhole at Moonlight Creek, Escott Station in far north Queensland on 2 December 1942. Two of the ten crewmen were rescued by the manager of Escott Station after 13 days of deprivation.2bxThe tail plane/fin from the crash site of Liberator 'Little Eva'. This site is registered as Doomadgee Queensland Australia, approximate GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude -17 56 24 Longitude +138 49 47.Faded USAAF Insignia 41-23762little eva, 4123762, usaaf -
Melbourne LegacyPoster, Dugout Night
... A dugout in wartime provides protection for soldiers from small arms fire, artillery bombardment and attack from the air. The sign could have been made to publicise Dugout night or most likely as a caption for photographs of the event displayed at Legacy House....A dugout in wartime provides protection for soldiers from small arms fire, artillery bombardment and attack from the air. The sign could have been made to publicise Dugout night or most likely as a caption for photographs of the event displayed at Legacy House. ...Dugout Night is an annual event where Legatees gather and enjoy the company of fellow Legatees ("comradeship"), usually in April, close to Anzac Day. A dugout in wartime provides protection for soldiers from small arms fire, artillery bombardment and attack from the air. The sign could have been made to publicise Dugout night or most likely as a caption for photographs of the event displayed at Legacy House.Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Dugout night was an annual gathering where Legatees could socialise together.White A4 poster for Dugout night.In black ink, 'Dugout Night / April 16th / Until the battery ran out ..........' Reverse side written in pencil 16/4/2008, (presumably the date of the event).comradeship, legatee event, dugout -
Lara RSL Sub BranchFramed Photo of H.M.A.S. VENDETTA Daring Class Destroyer
... Along with several runs escorting the troop transport HMAS Sydney to South Vietnam, from late 1969 to early 1970 Vendetta was assigned to combat operations and became the only Australian-built warship to serve in a shore bombardment role during the Vietnam War. ...Along with several runs escorting the troop transport HMAS Sydney to South Vietnam, from late 1969 to early 1970 Vendetta was assigned to combat operations and became the only Australian-built warship to serve in a shore bombardment role during the Vietnam War. he ship underwent a two-year modernisation from 1971 to 1973, and in December 1974 was one of thirteen RAN warships involved in Operation Navy Help Darwin after Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. ...HMAS Vendetta was one of three Daring-class destroyers built for and operated by the Royal Australian Navy. The destroyer was built by Williamstown Naval Dockyard and entered service in 1958. During her early career, Vendetta was deployed to the Far East Strategic Reserve on multiple occasions. In 1965 and 1966, the destroyer undertook deterrence patrols during the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation. Along with several runs escorting the troop transport HMAS Sydney to South Vietnam, from late 1969 to early 1970 Vendetta was assigned to combat operations and became the only Australian-built warship to serve in a shore bombardment role during the Vietnam War. he ship underwent a two-year modernisation from 1971 to 1973, and in December 1974 was one of thirteen RAN warships involved in Operation Navy Help Darwin after Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. Several more deployments were made to the Far East, up until 1978. In October 1979, the destroyer was decommissioned, and served as a parts hulk for sister ship HMAS Vampire. Vendetta was sold for ship breaking in January 1987. 1002 Rectangular Shaped Glass Covered Photo Frame, 1002.1 H.M.A.S, VENDETTA FIRST COMMISSION MAP. H.M.A.S. VENDETTA Daring Class Destroyer. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Reference S.E.C. History x4, Brown Power A Jubilee History of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, first published 1969
... This area was believed to be far away from aerial bombardment should the coastal power stations be attacked by air in World War II(1939 -1945). ...This area was believed to be far away from aerial bombardment should the coastal power stations be attacked by air in World War II(1939 -1945). ...Although this book revolves around the supply of power(Electricity) from brown coal it does cover the period 1937 onwards when the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme was first mooted. This area was believed to be far away from aerial bombardment should the coastal power stations be attacked by air in World War II(1939 -1945). After the war, post 1945, the demand for a continual power supply, not affected by seasonal coastal flooding was together with a lower cost of hydro electricity power the major incentive for the Victoria Government of the day to proceed (in the 1940s) with The Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. In 1946 Victorian government sought greater independence from the New South Wales black coal supplies.The significance of this book to the Kiewa Valley and its outlying regions is that it details why the development of an Alpine region was and now still is pocketed with a European flavour both in buildings and in town vegetation(trees and flowers). European (post World War II refugees) where attracted to these alpine areas not only for hard labouring positions but also for their technical skills and some street names offer a distinct European lineage rather than convict or of earlier English settler. The construction phase accommodation continued after completion of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme to become popular venues for an increasing winter tourism industry. This book has a brown hard cover encapsulated by a cream sleeve with brown and black print. On the front of the sleeve is an embossed circular motif with centre piece S.E.C. emblem and around this the words "50 YEARS OF SERVICE" and below this" STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA". The book contains 313 double sided pages of black print and black and white photographs.On front of paper sleeve "Brown Power A Jubilee History of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Cecil Edwards". On the second page, below the Title "Brown Power" there is a pasted, printed presentation certificate, with the S.E.C. emblem and these printed words " Presented by the Chairman and Commissioners to A.G. MILLIST, ESQ. in recognition of long and valued service with the Commission"electricity, victorian power supplies, hydro electricity, brown coal, cecil edwards -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesDigital Photograph, Dorothy Wickham, Vire, Normandie, France, 10/2016
... The town suffered quite heavily during bombardments at the end of the Second World War, and much reconstruction and renovation took place in the decade that followed the end of the war. ...The town suffered quite heavily during bombardments at the end of the Second World War, and much reconstruction and renovation took place in the decade that followed the end of the war. ...The town of Vire is on a rocky promontory above the Vire River, situated in the south-west of the Calvados department of Lower Normandy, about half way between Caen (north-east of Vire) and Mont-Saint-Michel (to the south-west). Since 2016 the town has been part of the commune called Vire-Normandie. The town suffered quite heavily during bombardments at the end of the Second World War, and much reconstruction and renovation took place in the decade that followed the end of the war. (https://www.francethisway.com/places/vire.php) Julien Hardy, a stonemason and first discoverer of gold at Happy Valley, near Ballarat, Victoria Australia, was born near Vire, France. This photograph was taken by a descendant of Julian Hardy.Two colour photographs of buildings in the town of Vire, Normandie, France.julien hardy, vire, normandy -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed Photograph, HMAS Westralia
... On 1 May – After preliminary bombardment by two cruisers and six destroyers ,troops of 26th Australian Infantry Brigade were landed. ...On 1 May – After preliminary bombardment by two cruisers and six destroyers ,troops of 26th Australian Infantry Brigade were landed. ...In 1943 Westralia was converted into a Landing Ship, Infantry. In this role, Westralia had a capacity of 933 soldiers, and was used primarily to transport units of the United States Army and Marine Corps. The ship arrived at Manus on 7th April 1945 befoe reaching Morotai on the 19th. The 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion embarked for attack on Tarakan Island, Borneo. On 1 May – After preliminary bombardment by two cruisers and six destroyers ,troops of 26th Australian Infantry Brigade were landed. After the end of the war, Westralia was one of the ships at Ambon on 22 September 1945 for the surrender and occupation of the island where the 164 survivors of Gull Force prisoners had already been taken off on 10 September. She was later used for the repatriation of Australian troops, before being paid off in September 1946. The ship earned five battle honours for her wartime service: Silver frame containing black and white image of a ship at seaGold coloured plaque attached top right "HMAS Westralia" - 2/24th AUST INF BATT TARAKAN ISLAND BORNEO 1ST MAY, 1945hmas westralia, 2/24th aust inf battalion
