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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Medal - Medal in box, Royal Mint, Civil Defence Long Service Medal
... Civil Defence Long Service Medal ...civil defence... retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence. Donated...On box: "Civil Defence Long Service Medal"... melbourne Medal in box Medal Civil Defence Long Service Medal ...Charles worked in the Merchant service. After enforced retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence. Donated by the estate of Mr Charles Page. Commemorative cast alloy/silver-coloured oval medal with attached ribbon and pin. One side of medal depicts profile of QEII, while the other side depicts three shields with acorns. The medal is housed in a small blue velvet lined case.On box: "Civil Defence Long Service Medal"charles page, medal, civil defence -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Civil Defence, First Aid in Civil Defence - Handbook No.3 Dec. 1942
... Book - Civil Defence...First Aid in Civil Defence - Handbook No.3 Dec. 1942...civil defence... - Civil Defence First Aid in Civil Defence - Handbook No.3 Dec ...First Aid during WWII was important for the civil population in case of attack or accidents especially in remote communities. This book was issued under the authority of the Minister for Home Security Dec. 1942This book informed the workforce employed by the SECV working on the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in the remote Kiewa Valley.Small thick red book with title and 'author' written in white block letters on the front cover. 160 pages with some diagrams and bound by red tape.first aid, wwii, civil defence, kiewa valley -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Civil Defence Communications part 2, Australian Civil Defence Handbook
... Civil Defence Communications part 2, Australian Civil...Civil Defence Communications part 2, Australian Civil... First Street Moorabbin melbourne Civil Defence Communications ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Civil Defence Communications part 3, Telephone & Radio procedure Australian Civil Defence Handbook
... Civil Defence Communications part 3, Telephone & Radio...Civil Defence Communications part 3, Telephone & Radio... First Street Moorabbin melbourne Civil Defence Communications ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Civil Defence Communications part 8, Australian Civil Defence Handbook
... Civil Defence Communications part 8, Australian Civil...Civil Defence Communications part 8, Australian Civil... First Street Moorabbin melbourne Civil Defence Communications ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - RESCUE - Australian Civil Defence Handbook
... RESCUE - Australian Civil Defence Handbook...RESCUE - Australian Civil Defence Handbook... Defence Handbook Booklet RESCUE - Australian Civil Defence ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Detection & Reporting of UNEXPLODED BOMBS/SHELLS & Parachute MINES - Civil Defence Handbook, Sept 1942
... & Parachute MINES - Civil Defence Handbook, Sept 1942... & Parachute MINES - Civil Defence Handbook, Sept 1942... of UNEXPLODED BOMBS/SHELLS & Parachute MINES - Civil Defence Handbook ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - GAF Nomad Searchmaster A 'Proposal for Purchase' to General Directorate of Civil Defence Saudi Arabia
... Directorate of Civil Defence Saudi Arabia... Directorate of Civil Defence Saudi Arabia... Directorate of Civil Defence Saudi Arabia Manual GAF Nomad ... -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Manual - Training Manual, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, August 1941, 1941
... state emergency council for civil defence Victoria — 1939... for Civil Defence in Victoria....State Emergency Council for Civil Defence... Emergency Council for Civil Defence in Victoria. Part of a suite ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.An illustrated manual of general training (fourth edition) for Air Raid Precautions issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence in Victoria.second world war 1939-1945, air raids, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, 1941
... state emergency council for civil defence victoria - 1939... for Civil Defence Victoria in April 1941. The 37-page work provides...State Emergency Council for Civil Defence... - air raid precautions state emergency council for civil defence ...Air raid precautions distributed to householders in Victoria. The booklet is part of a suite of materials used to support Air Raid Precautions (ARP) during the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.This booklet was published by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence Victoria in April 1941. The 37-page work provides advice about what to do in an air raid, lighting restrictions, the use of road vehicles and safety for pedestrians, and shelters. The final pages of the book include a number of illustrations providing guidelines for air raid shelter construction. second world war - air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria - 1939-45, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne City Council, Parade of Mechanical Units on Civil Defence Day, 10/08/1943 12:00:00 AM
... Parade of Mechanical Units on Civil Defence Day... the city streets on Civil Defence Day, 4th September 1943... through the city streets on Civil Defence Day, 4th September 1943 ...Arrangements for Parade of Mechanical Units through the city streets on Civil Defence Day, 4th September 1943 Instruction from HS Wootton, Town Clerk Manager for arrangements for above event."Mr Harry" written in black pencil on top left hand corner. Several times written in top margin on 2nd page.trams, tramways, instructions, events -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Warden: Mr. S.J. Gare, 5 Bowen St., Kew, 1939-1945
... state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939...State Emergency Council for Civil Defence... state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945 ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Small blue covered certificate identifying Mr. S. Gare, 5 Bowen Street Kew as an Air Raid Warden.arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Manual, H E Daw, Air Raid Precautions : Manual of General Training, 1941
... by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria. Fourth...State Emergency Council for Civil Defence... Council for Civil Defence ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.72-page manual provided to air raid wardens following their training during the Second World War. The booklet was issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria. Fourth Edition, 1941second world war 1939-1945, second world war - air raid precautions, air raid precautions - manuals, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Air Raid Precautions; Manual of General Precautions (Fourth Edition)
... Civil Defence... Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria... Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria Signed J.L.Provan air ...Signed J.L.Provanair raids, civil defence, training manuals -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Air Raid Precautions, 1941, Organisation of Casualty Services by State Emergency Council for Civil Defence Victoria
... Council for Civil Defence Victoria... by State Emergency Council for Civil Defence Victoria Cream ...An Air Observers Hut was used by volunteers 24 / 7 at Bogong to monitor the skies for enemy aircraft during WWII. Bogong was built by the SECV during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. See also KVHS 0937 (photo), KVHS 0938 (certificate), KVHS 1259 (book)This book informed the volunteers of First Aid posts, ambulances, rescue teams etc.Cream coloured book with black print on cover. 31 pages printed on both sides and with some black & white photos. Bound by 2 staples.air raid, wwii, bogong air observers hut, khes -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Hamilton-Smith Collection Air Raid Precautions Booklet, T. Rider - Government Printer, September 1939
... Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence ... Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence ...The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This Air Raid Precautions booklet was one of thousands distributed to households across Australia during WW2. They provided instructions on what to do during an air raid and were based on emergency response protocols established in Britain. Other measures adopted by State Governments during this period included the installation of air raid sirens and bomb shelters, and the training of volunteers in firefighting and first aid. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of life in Australia during WW2. A small booklet containing illustrations and text instructing people what to do during an air raid. Front cover in pen: "Donated: Merrilyn/Hamilton-Smith"ww2, world war two, world war, war, 1940s, air raid, defence, bomb -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge
... Blue Enamelled Badge, Civil Defence South Aust.... grampians Badge Memorabilia Blue Enamelled Badge, Civil Defence ...Blue Enamelled Badge, Civil Defence South Aust.south australia, ww2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, Training, Air Raid Precautions
... for Civil Defence, Victoria in August 1941. This manual contains... 1941" "ISSUED BY THE STATE EMERGENCY COUNCIL FOR CIVIL DEFENCE.... Issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria ...Manual for training of Air Raid Precaution (A.R.P.) Wardens during World War 2. Issued by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria in August 1941. This manual contains basic principles of personal protection against air attacks. This printed handbook has 72 pages bound in a soft cover of heavy weight buff coloured paper.The Victorian Coat of Arms is printed at the top of the front cover with the following inscription: "AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS", "Manual of General Training (FOURTH EDITION)" "AUGUST 1941" "ISSUED BY THE STATE EMERGENCY COUNCIL FOR CIVIL DEFENCE, VICTORIA" -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Whistle, Circa 1940s
... ARP Air Raid Wardens Whistle with lanyard. Civil Defence.... ARP Air Raid Wardens Whistle with lanyard. Civil Defence Home ...ARP Air Raid Wardens Whistle with lanyard. Civil Defence Home Front.Marked ARP J Hudson & Co. Barr Street. Hockley. Birmingham. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Evacuation Plans for children during WWII, 1941
... During World War 2 the State Emergency Council for Civil...Papers created by the State Emergency Council for Civil... Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Premier's Department 1941 ...During World War 2 the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence (Victoria) sent out forms to Municipal Councils requesting a survey to be carried out regarding the suitability of householders to accommodate persons, especially children, in the more dangerous parts of Victoria. Also, surveying parents as to their wishes regarding the evacuation of their own children if necessary. The documents list householders living in the Kiewa Valley including Gundowring giving an insight into the families (size, age, religion, sex), the homes (size, number and type of rooms), Water supply, Conveyance (motor or horse drawn), distance from railway station and school. Papers created by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Premier's Department 1941 requesting Municipal Councils to survey people in case of the billeting of persons who may be evacuated from the more dangerous parts of Victoria. The Accommodation Survey lists the householder, details of the house, how many people living there and how many could be accommodated.There are also forms asking householders if they wish their children to be evacuated if necessary.Forms filled out in ink. world war ii; evacuation plans; kiewa valley; gundowring -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Air Raid Precautions, WWII, Manual of General Training Sept. 1939
... pages. issued by the Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil.... issued by the Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence ...With the onset of WWII, the Victorian State Emergency Council of Defence printed this book for the volunteers who kept watch for enemy aeroplanes flying in the skies during the day and night. For success, training was necessary.During WWII the SECV township of Bogong had an Air Observer's Hut used to monitor the skies overhead for enemy planes. Men and women working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme volunteered to be rostered on duty. See also KVHS 0937 (photo) and KVHS 0938 (certificate)Small book grey with black print and a red binding with 64 pages. issued by the Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence.Pages 26, 48 & 49 have pencil marks / notes.air raid, wwii, secv, kiewa hydro electric scheme, bogong, victorian state emergency council -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1962
... civil defence... in ballarat civil defence ross sea shore party hester darby retirement ...Black yellow and grey soft covered school magazine. ballarat school of mines, ian weit, gordon johnson, kerry penna, kevin oscar rogers, robert coutts, graeme waller, anita bitans, noel kelly, john davis, tony brauer, sue davies, stanley white, harry arblaster, richard d. richards medal, dick richards medals, john boermans, harry goldsmith retirement, j.r. pound, microliths, stone tools, ross gray, harold yates retirement, eric mcgrath award, students' representive council, student union, kevin o. rogers, ballarat asian society, m. moissinac, b.c. gan, b. tanthiem, l.k. oh, b. eng, austral-asian relationships, colombo plan, treatise on rugby, beat generation, university in ballarat, civil defence, ross sea shore party, hester darby retirement -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Log Books, VAOC Observer's Log Books, Estimated date 1940's
... civil defence... observers and emergencies. ww2 victorian air observer's corp. civil ...Five Log Books from Victorian Air Observer's Corp. (handwritten) in: 1. June 1942 - blue cover / red spine (cloth) 2. March 1943 - green cover / red spine (leather?) 3. 1943 - roster book from 29/4/43-13/8/44 (Post No. WJ6) 4. August 1944 (Post No. WQ1) 5. February 1945 (Post No. W21). 3. 4. and 5 - plain cardboard with black spine (plastic?). Lists names of Chief Observer, regular observers and emergencies.ww2, victorian air observer's corp., civil defence -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, The Home Guard Training Manual, 1940 1st edition
... civil defence... of local ex serviceman. home guard civil defence Publisher John ...Former possession of local ex serviceman.Soft cloth covered book, black and white illustrations. Cover is brown, black printing on spine and front cover. 172 pages. Price 1/6 net.The Home Guard Training Manualhome guard, civil defence -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, State of Victoria, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, April 1941
... state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939... council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945 world war 2 — 1939 ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.Air Raid precautions: Advice to householders. A 36-page illustrated booklet providing advice for householders on air raids. The booklet includes sections on: Things to do in an air raid, Lighting restrictions, and Shelters. Within the booklet is a pink leaflet produced on behalf of the Kew A.R.P. second world war 1939-1945, dorothy rogers collection, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ministry of information, Front line 1940-1941, 1942
... Civil defence - Britain... defence - Britain The official story of the civil defence ...The official story of the civil defence of BritainIllnon-fictionThe official story of the civil defence of Britain the blitz, civil defence - britain -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Hazell, Watson & Viney Ltd, War Gases Learn and Live, late 1930's or early 1940's
... , civil defence services and the home guard covering the nature... for the public, civil defence services and the home guard covering ...A soft covered illustrated handbook produced for the public, civil defence services and the home guard covering the nature of war gases, gas attacks, protection, first aid and gas detection tablePrice 6dhandbook, war gases -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Photograph, Streetscape, Circa 1950
... Possibly a civil defence exercise... a civil defence exercise ...Possibly a civil defence exerciseBlack and white photograph of street. Man in Second World War pattern helmet and overalls rings a hand bell in foregroundLA MYSTERE MY LADY OF THE BATH -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Presentation Box and Medal
... Object said to be Macedonian Civil Defence Medal... to be Macedonian Civil Defence Medal macedonia medal Chas. R Martin ...Object said to be Macedonian Civil Defence MedalMaroon coloured presentation box containing maroon and blue striped ribbon with three metal bars attached above white stone medal.White stone is engraved front and back with black letters in a circle.macedonia, medal -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Medal - Defence Medal in box, c. 1945
... retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence.... enforced retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence ...Charles worked in the Merchant service. After enforced retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence.The Defence Medal is a campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945, to be awarded to citizens of the British Commonwealth for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian war service during the Second World War. It was Awarded for 3 years, 360, 180 or 90 days, depending on area and nature of serviceThe medal is cupro-nickel, with the uncrowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a conventional oak tree centrally, with a crown above, with two lions counter rampart as supporters between the dates 1939 and 1945. The base of the medal reverse has the words ‘THE DEFENCE MEDAL’. The ribbon is orange with green outer stripes, each green stripe having a black pin-stripe running down the centre. The green represents the Islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents enemy attacks, and the black represents the black outs. The medal is housed in a small cardboard box. There is a loose leaf of paper with the medal which conveys salutations.Front of the box: (in black) stamp O.H.M.S. / circular stamp with English crown : OFFICIAL PAID Typewritten in blue ink: Mr. C. Page/50 High Street/Woolton/LIVERPOOL Back of the box: printed in black ink: If undelivered, return to/Defence Medal/Central Index/Home Office/Whitehall/S.W.Icharles page, medal, defence medal