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Moorabbin Air MuseumUniform (Item) - Bren Gun Ammunition Webbing Pouches
... Bren Gun Ammunition Webbing Pouches....Bren Gun Ammunition Webbing Pouch Set With Webbing Shoulder Straps...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Marked with 450380 possible WW2 Service Number Bren Gun Ammunition Webbing Pouch Set With Webbing Shoulder Straps Bren Gun Ammunition Webbing Pouches. ...Marked with 450380 possible WW2 Service Number -
Clunes MuseumDomestic object - TEA-TOWEL, BREN LUKE
... 3 TEA-TOWELS FEATURING CLUNES RAILWAY STATION. ARTWORK BY BREN LUKE. PRODUCED BY CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL. ...BREN LUKE...ARTWORK BY BREN LUKE. PRODUCED BY CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL. ...CLUNES BOOKTOWN SOUVENIR AND CLUNES RAILWAY STATION3 TEA-TOWELS FEATURING CLUNES RAILWAY STATION. ARTWORK BY BREN LUKE. PRODUCED BY CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL. CREAM LINEN WITH BLACK PRINTINGclunes railway station, booktown, creative clunes, bren luke -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - THE BREN GUN
... Manuals supplied for training and for maintenance in relation to use and upkeep of the Bren Gun. Robert Duncan Vincent enlisted initially as V11896 in the CMF on 17.3.1941, attached to AHQ Cartographic Coy as a Draughtsman 18.3.1941, Cpl 2.6.1941, Sgt 24.10.1941, transfer to the AIF as VX116906 on 3.12.1942, detached to Survey LHQ Bendigo, transfer to HQ BCOF 2.2.1946, emplane for Morotai 5.2.1946, embark for Kure Japan 7.3.1946, return to Australia 5.11.1946, discharged from the AIF 11.11.1946, rank Sgt in HQ BCOF....Small yellow/brown manual for the operation of the Bren Gun. Writing on cover and inside all in black and some illustrations. ...Vincent SGT" Titled "The Bren Gun Simplified" - price One Shilling....Bren Gun Training Written on front "VX116906 R.D. ...Manuals supplied for training and for maintenance in relation to use and upkeep of the Bren Gun. Robert Duncan Vincent enlisted initially as V11896 in the CMF on 17.3.1941, attached to AHQ Cartographic Coy as a Draughtsman 18.3.1941, Cpl 2.6.1941, Sgt 24.10.1941, transfer to the AIF as VX116906 on 3.12.1942, detached to Survey LHQ Bendigo, transfer to HQ BCOF 2.2.1946, emplane for Morotai 5.2.1946, embark for Kure Japan 7.3.1946, return to Australia 5.11.1946, discharged from the AIF 11.11.1946, rank Sgt in HQ BCOF.Small yellow/brown manual for the operation of the Bren Gun. Writing on cover and inside all in black and some illustrations. Centre page folding out to three standard pages with image of full gun and mount with individual parts identified. 12 pages inside.Written on front "VX116906 R.D. Vincent SGT" Titled "The Bren Gun Simplified" - price One Shilling.bren gun, training -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Robertson & Mullens Ltd, The Bren Gun Simplified: Pocket Book and Illustrated Guide, Sixth Edition
... The Bren Gun Simplified: Pocket Book and Illustrated Guide, Sixth Edition....There are two metal staples down the left hand side. The Bren Gun Simplified: Pocket Book and Illustrated Guide, Sixth Edition. ...A brown coloured cardboard cover with dark blue information on the front. At the bottom of the cover reads Price: One Shilling. There are two metal staples down the left hand side.booklet, pocket book, bren gun -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Arthur Gough, McNamara Quinn Wedding 1950, 1953
... Wedding photograph of Mary McNamara and Bren Quinn 1953...on back: wedding photo Mary McNamara Bren Quinn 1953; Arnold Gough Elizabeth Street Mooroopna...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Wedding photograph of Mary McNamara and Bren Quinn 1953 mary mcnamara bren quinn mary quinn 1953 weddings arnold gough on back: wedding photo Mary McNamara Bren Quinn 1953; Arnold Gough Elizabeth Street Mooroopna Sepia photograph of bride and groom standing in front of an ornate mirror and fireplace. ...Wedding photograph of Mary McNamara and Bren Quinn 1953Sepia photograph of bride and groom standing in front of an ornate mirror and fireplace.on back: wedding photo Mary McNamara Bren Quinn 1953; Arnold Gough Elizabeth Street Mooroopnamary mcnamara, bren quinn, mary quinn, 1953 weddings, arnold gough -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Stuart wins award, 2/05/1990 12:00:00 AM
... Re Stuart Maybury, winner of the 1990 W.J. Brens scholarship for gardening apprentices....Notice from Nunawading Gazette, 2 May 1990, re Stuart Maybury, winner of the 1990 W.J. Brens scholarship for gardening apprentices....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Re Stuart Maybury, winner of the 1990 W.J. Brens scholarship for gardening apprentices. ...Notice from Nunawading Gazette, 2 May 1990.Notice from Nunawading Gazette, 2 May 1990, re Stuart Maybury, winner of the 1990 W.J. Brens scholarship for gardening apprentices.Notice from Nunawading Gazette, 2 May 1990. maybury, stuart, local government -
Orbost & District Historical Societysprockets and ring gear, 1941
... Ron Peck machined the driving sprockets for Bren Gun Carriers which were sent to North Africa. ...Two metal sprockets for a Bren Gun carrier. One metal ring gear....These sprockets were manufactured locally. munitions sprockets bren-gun-carrier peck-james-ronald orbost-motor-works Two metal sprockets for a Bren Gun carrier. ...Ron Peck machined the driving sprockets for Bren Gun Carriers which were sent to North Africa. The Rats of Tobruk, the Egypt and Rommell campaign used these munitions. He boarded at Orbost House while doing 12 hour day shifts.During WW11 munitions and defence equipment were manufactured by state government and private engineering firms, co-ordinated by the Commonwealth government. They worked together to meet Australia’s defence needs and create ‘mass production, on a nation-wide scale, of materials and articles of a higher degree of complexity and accuracy than had before been attempted in Australia. These sprockets were manufactured locally.Two metal sprockets for a Bren Gun carrier. One metal ring gear.munitions sprockets bren-gun-carrier peck-james-ronald orbost-motor-works -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - LEWIS AND BREN GUNS, ROBERTSON & MULLENS LTD, Unknown
... Lewis Gun was used in WW1. Lewis and Bren Gun were used in WW2....Inside are written instructions and illustrations of Bren Gun parts....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Lewis Gun was used in WW1. Lewis and Bren Gun were used in WW2. Lewis Gun Bren Gun Manuals 1. ...Lewis Gun was used in WW1. Lewis and Bren Gun were used in WW2.1. Lewis Gun. This is a pocket size notebook. Khaki colour, printing is in black ink. It shows the title and drawing of a Lewis Gun. Fourth Edition (enlarged). Inside are illustrations of Lewis Gun Parts. 2. Bren Gun. Pocket size notebook. Pocket book and illustrated guide. Second edition. Inside are written instructions and illustrations of Bren Gun parts.1. Written on top front is - “L.V. Brown”, “1/-“ 2. Written on top front is - “L.V. Brown”.lewis gun, bren gun, manuals -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
... Black and white photograph of soldier in Battledress uniform, black beret and 8/13 VMR hat badge demonstrating a Bren Light Machine Gun to a group of young men as part of a Recruiting Display....Terhaar, later WO 2 . A Bren Gun to a group of youths in Dean Square. ...Terhaar, later WO 2 . A Bren Gun to a group of youths in Dean Square. ...In 1965, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles held a sustained Recruiting Drive. It was the responsibility of individual CMF units to do their own recruiting and training.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of soldier in Battledress uniform, black beret and 8/13 VMR hat badge demonstrating a Bren Light Machine Gun to a group of young men as part of a Recruiting Display." Trooper T. Terhaar, later WO 2 . A Bren Gun to a group of youths in Dean Square. XXX later Trooper Jackson -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
... 8th Light Horse converted to mechanized in 1941, receiving Bren Gun carriers at Bonegilla...Black and white photograph of men lined up in front of Bren Gun Carriers in forest country. Dress varies; shorts, thongs, some ahirts, some without, steel helmets. 8th Light Horse/8th Reconnaisance Battalion...8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod melbourne 8th Light Horse converted to mechanized in 1941, receiving Bren Gun carriers at Bonegilla Good image of training 1941 Black and white photograph of men lined up in front of Bren Gun Carriers in forest country. ...8th Light Horse converted to mechanized in 1941, receiving Bren Gun carriers at BonegillaGood image of training 1941Black and white photograph of men lined up in front of Bren Gun Carriers in forest country. Dress varies; shorts, thongs, some ahirts, some without, steel helmets. 8th Light Horse/8th Reconnaisance Battalion -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchKit, Bren Gun Maintenance, Slazengers
... ...bren...Bren Gun cleaning kit, complete in khaki tool wallet. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula gun 303 weapon rifle cleaning kit bren gun 303 weapon rifle cleaning kit bren Very faded writing appears to be Wallet spare parts ...... .303 ........... ...Bren Gun cleaning kit, complete in khaki tool wallet. This kit consists of adjusting tool, oil container, pull through, assorted spare springs.Very faded writing appears to be Wallet spare parts ...... .303 ........... (cannot read)gun, 303, weapon, rifle, cleaning, kit, bren, gun, 303, weapon, rifle, cleaning, kit, bren -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph, 1960 circa
... Training of this nature often carried out on Nail Tree Hill just west of Albury during a night parade. Soldier with Bren LMG Sergeant J Bauerle, Officer giving hand signal Lieutenant Allister Waite....Ten troops in photograph armed with Bren light machine gun and .303 Lee Enfield rifles. ...Ten troops in photograph armed with Bren light machine gun and .303 Lee Enfield rifles. ...Training of this nature often carried out on Nail Tree Hill just west of Albury during a night parade. Soldier with Bren LMG Sergeant J Bauerle, Officer giving hand signal Lieutenant Allister Waite.Representative of night parade training carried out by CMF soldiers in early 1960s.Framed black & white photograph of soldiers from 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles engaged in a training exercise at night in a bush area. Ten troops in photograph armed with Bren light machine gun and .303 Lee Enfield rifles. Light wooden frame with glass panel.8/13 vmr, training, bauerle j sergeant, waite a lieutenant -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchModel
... Bren Gun Carrier...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Model WW2 Army Bren Gun Carrier Model ...Bren Gun Carriermodel, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchPull Through
... Pull through for Bren gun....Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Equipment General Army Pull through for Bren gun. Pull Through ...Pull through for Bren gun.equipment, general, army -
Australian Army Museum of Western AustraliaArmoured Fighting Vehicle
... Universal / Bren Gun Carrier...Australian Army Museum of Western Australia Artillery Barracks Burt Street Fremantle, Western Australia 6160 Universal / Bren Gun Carrier Armoured Fighting Vehicle ...Universal / Bren Gun Carrier -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchWeapons Bag
... canvas, green bren gun bag...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Equipment c1980 Army canvas, green bren gun bag Weapons Bag ...canvas, green bren gun bagequipment, c1980, army -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchPhotograph
... Photographs of a Bren gun mounted on a tripod for anti aircraft use. ...The first photograph shows an Australian Army Sergeant standing beside the Bren gun. The second photograph shows a group of seven Australian Army soldiers beside the Bren gun. ...Photographs of a Bren gun mounted on a tripod for anti aircraft use. The location is unknown. The first photograph shows an Australian Army Sergeant standing beside the Bren gun. The second photograph shows a group of seven Australian Army soldiers beside the Bren gun. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - 8th Light Horse 1941
... In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion equipped with Bren Gun Carriers, then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. ...Black and white photograph of group of soldiers of 8th Light Horse in shorts and shirts, some without shirts or hats.There are no plumes in hats indicating unit is transitioning from horses to Bren Gun Carriers, late 1941....In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion equipped with Bren Gun Carriers, then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. ...At Federation, the Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in North East Victoria were reorganised into the 8th Light Horse Regiment. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 16th Light Horse. In 1920 following WWI, the revitalised Citizen Military Forces renumbered 16th (Indi) Light Horse to 8th (Indi) Light Horse with Headquarters at Benalla and sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion equipped with Bren Gun Carriers, then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. In 1948, the 8th Light Horse was linked with 13th and 20th Regiments to form the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in the Citizen Military Forces. 8th Light Horse became 8th Reconnaissance Regiment in December 1941 and was .Shows casual approach to dress while training.Black and white photograph of group of soldiers of 8th Light Horse in shorts and shirts, some without shirts or hats.There are no plumes in hats indicating unit is transitioning from horses to Bren Gun Carriers, late 1941." 8th Light Horse 1941. 8th, light horse, reconnaissance, carrier, cavalry, nulla -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchAPC Track Link
... Track link off the British Universal Carrier "The BREN Gun Carrier"...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Equipment WW2 Army Track link off the British Universal Carrier "The BREN Gun Carrier" APC Track Link ...Track link off the British Universal Carrier "The BREN Gun Carrier"equipment, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchPouch
... Australian large canvas ammo pouch for Bren Mags attached to Eq 146...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Equipment WW2 Army Australian large canvas ammo pouch for Bren Mags attached to Eq 146 Pouch ...Australian large canvas ammo pouch for Bren Mags attached to Eq 146equipment, ww2, army -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)Photograph - Culture, Cadets
... CUO Virgil Pierini et al at Bren Gun Practice (Puckapunyal Rifle Range, 1965)...St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA) Formerly Cnr of Cathedral Place & Lansdowne Street East Melbourne melbourne CUO Virgil Pierini et al at Bren Gun Practice (Puckapunyal Rifle Range, 1965) Photograph Culture, Cadets ... -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyFunctional object - Silver teapot, Buninyong Rifle Club prize awarded to Edwin Gullock, 1917
... Front: "Buninyong Rifle Club, Mr J. Bren's trophy, won by E. Gullock, 26/12/17...Buninyong & District Historical Society Old Court House, Buninyong Town Hall 313 Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields Front: "Buninyong Rifle Club, Mr J. Bren's trophy, won by E. Gullock, 26/12/17 Silver EPNS teapot, ornate handle, spout and lid, with decorated body. ...Silver EPNS teapot, ornate handle, spout and lid, with decorated body.Front: "Buninyong Rifle Club, Mr J. Bren's trophy, won by E. Gullock, 26/12/17 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - 8th Cav Regt
... Two black and white photographs of soldiers of 8th Cavalry Regiment ( Indi Light Horse ) equipped with Bren Gun Carriers serving in Northern Territory 1942....Cavalry Carrier 8th Northern Territory Two black and white photographs of soldiers of 8th Cavalry Regiment ( Indi Light Horse ) equipped with Bren Gun Carriers serving in Northern Territory 1942. ...8th Cavalry Regiment took over airfield defence from 2nd/7th Divisional Cavalry Regiment 1942.Shows 8th Light Horse Regiment, a Victorian Citizen Military Forces unit serving in Northern Territory 1942.Two black and white photographs of soldiers of 8th Cavalry Regiment ( Indi Light Horse ) equipped with Bren Gun Carriers serving in Northern Territory 1942.cavalry, carrier, 8th, northern territory -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBooklet, Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons No 6 Light Machine Gun & Section Handling, 1955
... Soft covered booklet with amendments Nos 1 & 2 containing material for an instructor to teach recruits how to handle and fire the Bren LMG and how to work as a member of a section team....4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Bren Gun WO Code No 8910 Soft covered booklet with amendments Nos 1 & 2 containing material for an instructor to teach recruits how to handle and fire the Bren LMG and how to work as a member of a section team. ...Soft covered booklet with amendments Nos 1 & 2 containing material for an instructor to teach recruits how to handle and fire the Bren LMG and how to work as a member of a section team.WO Code No 8910bren gun -
Bendigo Military MuseumWeapon - BREN GUN CARRIER, C.1939 - 45
... .1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Bren Gun Carrier or Carrier Universal Model MG No 2A, in camouflage colours, tracked vehicle....Weapon BREN GUN CARRIER ...This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Bren Gun Carrier or Carrier Universal Model MG No 2A, in camouflage colours, tracked vehicle.“3” - “3820”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, carrier, bren gun -
Bendigo Military MuseumBanner - BANNER, 6th INFANTRY BRIGADE
... Also an image of a Bren Machine Gun. left edge lined with yellow and two loops of same material....Also an image of a Bren Machine Gun. left edge lined with yellow and two loops of same material. ...Banners used as flag to identify unit.Red felt banner in long triangular shape. Writing in yellow with a blue/green tinge at bottom. Also an image of a Bren Machine Gun. left edge lined with yellow and two loops of same material.Stuck onto banner "INF 6 BDE 1951".banner, 6th infantry brigade. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomDocuments, School of Infantry, School of Infantry Seymour Syllabus and Programmes 8/58 All Weapons Course, Jan 1958
... A loose leaf folder containing lesson plans etc for the School of Infantry (then at) Seymour all weapons course covering Owen Machine Carbine, rifle, Bren Light machine Gun, grenades and 2" mortar...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Infantry weapons training A loose leaf folder containing lesson plans etc for the School of Infantry (then at) Seymour all weapons course covering Owen Machine Carbine, rifle, Bren Light machine Gun, grenades and 2" mortar School of Infantry Seymour Syllabus and Programmes 8/58 All Weapons Course Documents School of Infantry ...A loose leaf folder containing lesson plans etc for the School of Infantry (then at) Seymour all weapons course covering Owen Machine Carbine, rifle, Bren Light machine Gun, grenades and 2" mortarinfantry weapons training -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of MelbourneDocument, 1972
... Has been on wall in corridor outside Science lab in University Building. (Leon Bren)...Has been on wall in corridor outside Science lab in University Building. (Leon Bren) Barometer Correction Tables - Chart Document Document ...Chart date of 1972 - refers to Barometer calibrated in 1948. Has been on wall in corridor outside Science lab in University Building. (Leon Bren)Barometer Correction Tables - Chart -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - HOLDALL, BREN GUN, Unknown
... Khaki holdall Spare Bren Gun Barrel carrier. There is the main spare barrel compartment and a series of 5 additional equipment pouches. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Passchendaele Barracks Trust Carrier Bren Gun Spare barrel Khaki holdall Spare Bren Gun Barrel carrier. ...Khaki holdall Spare Bren Gun Barrel carrier. There is the main spare barrel compartment and a series of 5 additional equipment pouches. The carrier has an over the shoulder carry strap and a webbing attachment strap on the rear of the holdall.passchendaele barracks trust, carrier, bren gun, spare barrel -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - HOLDALL, BREN GUN, Unknown
... Khaki holdall Bren gun spare barrel carrier. There is the spare barrel holder and a series of 5 outer equipment pouches. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Passchendaele Barracks Trust Carrier Bren Gun Spare barrel Khaki holdall Bren gun spare barrel carrier. ...Khaki holdall Bren gun spare barrel carrier. There is the spare barrel holder and a series of 5 outer equipment pouches. The carrier has an over the shoulder carry strap and another webbing attachment strap on the rear of the holdall.passchendaele barracks trust, carrier, bren gun, spare barrel
