Certificate printed on heavy cream coloured paper under the red seal of the City of St KildaCertificate of Appreciation of Civil Defence Service awarded to WH Greaves May 1946wh greaves collection, greaves, william henry greaves, city of st kilda, civil defence service, world war ii

Certificate printed on cream coloured cardboard with green decorations and the red seal of the City of St KildaCertificate of Appreciation of Civil Defence service during World War II, awarded to Mrs W.H. Greaves signed by the Mayor, District Warden and Town Clerkwh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda, civil defence service, world war ii, wwii recognition of service

Certificate presented to Mr EL Lewis by the City of St Kilda in appreciation of civil defence service in WWII.Cream coloured card printed in black, with green and brown borders and a photograph of St Kilda Town Hall. Red City of St Kilda seal affixed.Signed by Mayor, Warden and Town Clerkworld war ii, wwii, city of st kilda, civil defence service, wwii recognition of service

Uncompleted certificate issued by the City of St Kilda to acknowledge with thanks service voluntarily given to the war effort during World War II.Cream coloured card printed in black, with green and brown borders and a drawing of St Kilda Town Hall. Red seal affixed.world war ii, wwii, city of st kilda, civil defence service

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

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Claire Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff card certificate with a blue border, red seal embossed with the coat of arms of Melbourne, printed black text and two signatures. The coat of arms of Melbourne is printed in colour at the top of the certificate. 'CITY OF MELBOURNE / CIVIL DEFENCE ORGANISATION / CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE / PRESENTED TO / Clare R. Macintyre / WHO WAS ENROLLED AS A MEMBER AND LOYALLY SERVED / IN THE CIVIL DEFENSE ORGANISATION OF THE / CITY OF MELBOURNE / DURING A PERIOD OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY, / WORLD WAR, 1939-1945' 'This certificate is issued in appreciation of the services / so rendered and as an expression of the thanks of the / Melbourne City Corporation for the voluntary / assistance gratuitously given in the interests of public / safety and welfare.' 'Given Under the Common Seal of the Corporation of the Lord Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Melbourne, this eleventh day of November, 1945' 'F. R. Connelly. / LORD MAYOR / H. S. Wooton / TOWN CLERK' ' "THEY ALSO SERVE WHO ONLY STAND AND WAIT" 'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, civil defence organisation

No details provided but refers to Pte W.E. Illingworth 344076.Three medal set with ribbons mounted on backing board. Medals are; 1. British War Medal 1914-18 2. Victory Medal 1914-19. 3. Civil Defence Long Service Medal.Inscribed around medal rim. a. British War Medal - 344076 Pte W.E. Illingworth RAMC. b. Victory Medal. c. W.E. ILLINGWORTH Warden.ron mills collection, medal set

Medal issued to people for 10 years service. i.e. Quakes and Civil problems and called out when required by Police on Fire Service. Medal replaced British Civil Defence Long Service Medal after China took over Hong Kong.Medal with ribbon attached, unmounted. Hong Kong Civil Aid Service, Long Service Metal with ribbon on a pin.Inscription on front and back in Chinese and English - one side "Hong Kong", other "Civil Air Service".ron mills collection, medal

Donated by the estate of Mr Charles Page. Charles worked in the Merchant service. After enforced retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence and StJohn's ambulance service.Cast alloy metal medals (gold coloured) of complex shapes, consisting of 4 pieces, 1 larger and 3 smaller, connected together in a ladder formation by small linking rings. Two pieces (the larger piece and one of the smaller pieces) have been electro-plated and are silver coloured. The main medal reads "The St John Ambulance Association". Each of the smaller pieces has a year printed on it - these cover the years 1941-1943 On the back of the main medal: "484333 Charles Page". Each of the 3 smaller medals: "484333"charles page, medal, ambulance

Hard cover book, First Aid at a Glance Author: William H. London Publisher: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, Australia Date: 1939 Further Information: Green cloth covered hardback volume with title in rednon-fictionPublished on the eve of World War II in 1939, First Aid at a Glance is a compact, highly practical emergency manual. Designed as a concise summary for quick reference during crisis situations, it covers core civil defence and emergency medical topics such as the treatment of wounds, severe bleeding, and shock. Other subjects covered in this publication are fracture immobilisation and bandaging techniques, resuscitation and drowning intervention, and the management of casualties in public, industrial, or home settings.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, first aid at a glance, book, william london, w.r. angus

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

Certificate given out after the war to those who served in the Civil Defence. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Cream coloured certificate issued to Liela Gracie Mansbridge from the S.A. Civil Defence, honouring her for her service as a warden in the district of Adelaide, signed by the Commissioner of Civil Defence and Premier of S.A.Stamp at top - "Civil S.A. Defence".collection of william (bill) thomason, certificate, civil defence, l.g. mansbridge

Military badges either gold, silver or brass colour with or without a backing mounting plate, pins. Sizes vary. 1. Northampshire Regiment Collar. 2. 4th BN Northhamptonshire Regiment Hat. 3. Auxillary Territorial Service Officers service collar (Gilt). 4. Auxillary Territorial Service Officer service collar (silver). 5. Royal Artillery collar. 6. Royal Artillery collar. 7. Black Watch Sporran (1880 onwards). 8. Black Watch collar (1880 onwards). 9. Black Watch collar (1880 onwards). 10. Civil Defence Lapel (English Lion) Queens Crown. passchendaele barracks trust, pbt251to260, badges

Military badges either gold, silver or brass colour with or without a backing mounting plate, pins. Sizes vary. 1. Civil Defence Corps lapel badge (English Lion) Kings Crown. 2. Civil Defence Corps Lapel Badge (Scottish Lion) Kings Crown. 3. Australian Women's Army Service Shoulder Title (A.W.A.S.) 4. Australian Women's Army Service Shoulder Title (A.W.A.S.), 5. Australian Women's Army Service Shoulder Title (A.W.A.S.). 6. Royal Australian Corps of Transport Shoulder Title (R.A.C.T.) 7. Royal Australian Corps of Transport Shoulder Title (R.A.C.T.) 8. Royal Australian Corps of Transport Shoulder Title (R.A.C.T.) 9. Royal Australian Survey Shoulder Title (R.A.S.V.Y.) - damaged. 10. Royal Australian Army Service Corps Shoulder Title (R.A.A.S.C.)passchendaele barracks trust, pbt261to270, badges

Mark 2 Belgian Clone of the British Brodie helmet. After the end of the Second World War Belgium began manufacturing their own version of the British Mk.II Helmet, which came to be known as the Belgian Mk.II Clone. This helmet was used by all services of the Belgian Military; Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as in Civil Defence. Mk.II Clones were produced from 1949 to 1952 and were very similar to the British Mk.II in almost every respect. However on closer inspection the differences are obvious, most noteably with the liner. Belgian Mk.IIs have a brown leather liner with five tongues and a brown drawstring. The cross shaped crown pad has black sorbo foam covered by leather. The underside of the leather has the Belgium Crest printed, while British helmets used oilcloth. Also unlike on British made Mk.IIs, the rims and lugs are made of mild (i.e. magnetic) steel. A Belgium Flag decal was worn on the left hand side of the shell, on all Military issue helmets. Stencilled on the liner is "COMET ABL 50", with the ABL (Armee Belge/Belgische Leger).

non-fictionThis book is a record of those Australian servicemen who were awarded British and Foreign awards for service in South Vietnamroyal australian navy, royal australian army, royal australian air force, campaing service medal, 1 rar, 1 apc tp., 105 field battery, 161 fd battery rnza, 3 fd trp (rae), 1 aust log spt coy, 161 recce flight, army distinguished service order, armed force honour medal, air medal for valour, british empire medal, bronze star, civil actions medal, commander of the order of the bath, commander of the order of the british empire, conspicuous gallantry medal (flying), distinguished conduct medal, distinguished flying cross, distinguished service order, distinguished service cross, education and cultural service medal, ethnic monorities medal, gallantry cross, george medal, legion of merit, life saving medal, military cross, military medal, military merit medal, meritorious unit commendation, national defence medal with bronze star, national defence medal with silver star, national medal of merit (civil), the national order of the republic of vietnam, navy service medal, presidential unit citation, soldiers medal, silver star, social welfare medal, staff service medal, training service medal, united states air force outstanding unit award, united states navy meritorious unit commendation, united states navy unit commendation, victoria cross

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

Prayer booklet published by the Church of England Emergency Civil Defence Committee, Diocese of Adelaide, in 1939 for those on active service. Contains holy communion, commandments, prayers, psalms.Booklet with yellow card cover and white pages, printed in black, stapled.prayer booklet - war time, wwii, world war ii

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This tunic was worn by Sir David Fairbairn KBE DFC when Honorary Colonel of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment 1981-83. Sir David served with 21st Light Horse prior to World War Two. During WWII he served with the Royal Australian Air Force flying Spitfires in Britain and Europe and later in the war, in the Pacific theatre. Following the war, he entered politics, holding the federal seat of Farrer from 1949-1975. He was Minister for Defence 1971-73. Sir David was Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands 1977-1980.This object is well provenanced, complete and representative uniform worn by an honorary colonel of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment, a man who gave exemplary service as a serviceman, politician and diplomat.Service dress tunic, polyester summer, with yellow cord lanyard, officer badges of rank, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles collar badges, silver Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) buttons, and pilot qualification badge (wings). Neck decoration Knight Commander of British Empire (KBE) (Civilian list) (replica); ribbon bar denoting: Order of the British Empire (Civil), Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), 39-45 Star, Europe and Germany Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal 1939-45, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. uniform, fairbairn, vmr, raaf, honorary, ambassador, wwii, spitfire, world war two, parliament

John James Davis (J.J. Davis) was Australia's most decorated NCO in the Vietnam conflict. This plaque commemorates the deeds he performed and medals received.Framed ceremonial medal board for JJ Davis. The piece includes a service photograph of JJ Davis in uniform, a fabric patch with the Australian Coat of Arms, five metal pins and 13 replica medals as listed below. The information plaque states '5411313 WO1 J.J. DAVIS, SB St J, MM, JP - RAAMC - 30 JAN 1963 - 30 JAN 1986. The five metal pins are: 1. Returned Services League Australia 2. Returned Active Service 3. RAAMC 4. Royal Australian Army Medical Corps 5. Knife surrounded by laurel leaves. Replica medals included are: 1. Military Medal 2. Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75, Vietnam 3. Vietnam Medal 4. Defence Force Medal with 1st Clasp 5. National Medal 6. Australian Defence Medal 7. St John 12 Year Long Service Medal with five year clasp 8. Silver Star (Unites States of America) 9. Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star (South Vietnam) 10. The Armed Forces Honour Medal (2nd Class) (South Vietnam) 11. Civil Action Medal (2nd Class) (South Vietnam) 12. Vietnamese Campaign Medal 13. ACT Emergency Service Medal (2003 Bushfires) john jams davis, john james davis, j j davis, vietnam, nco, photographs, portraits, badges, medals

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.)

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.)

Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023. The Lions Club of Wodonga was chartered in 1965 with 18 Founding Members including Les Cole. Lions Australia was first formed in Lismore, NSW in September and has grown to be Australia’s largest service club organisation.A small purple and gold fringed banner with the emblem of Wodonga Lions ClubAt the top centre: The logo of Lions International Across the centre of banner: Lions Club of Wodonga / District 201C Australia In semi-circle below Water Tower: Melbourne/ Falls Creek/Lake Hume/ Snowy Mountains/ Sydneyles cole, wodonga lions club, lions international

The Volunteer Air Observers Corps (VAOC) was a civil defence formed on 31st December 1941 as part of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) support during World War II. The VAOC rapidly developed observation posts manned by men and women all over Australia, the main purpose being to identify and report any aircraft movement to an RAAF regional base. During the early days of 1942 the posts were manned 24 hours a day, gradually relaxing as the threat to Australia lessened. All members were continually trained in aircraft identification and provided an invaluable service to the RAAF. The VAOC was disbanded in April 1946. During its operation over 2,600 observations posts were maintained and approximately 25,000 personnel served. These certificates were presented to Mrs. H (Hazel) Penfold and Mr. A. R. (Alexander Rex) Penfold in recognition of 3 years of service during this period. Hazel was the daughter of Mark Ellwood and Rosina Mary Smale and the older sister of Grace, wife of John Hamilton-Smith. The family of Grace and John Hamilton-Smith have donated many items to the Wodonga & District Historical Society. This item commemorates one of the important roles played by civilians on a local, state and national level during WW2 and is attached to a local Wodonga family.2 coloured certificates on cream paper. The design includes 2 aircraft and a man and woman positioned between with the Union Jack and the Australian flag in the top section above the Royal Australian Air Force insignia and the words "For King and Country" Dark cream columns with a pale blue surround frame the details on the certificate. 3 one Years service stickers are attached at the bottom above the insignia of the Volunteer Air Observers Corps.For King and Empire Presented to Mrs H. Penfold by the ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE As a record and in appreciation of patriotic response to the call of country by serving in the VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS This 20th day of September 1945 signed G. Jones Air Vice Marshall Chief of Air Staff signed ? Unit Commanding Officer volunteer air observers corps, vaoc, civilians in ww2, hamilton-smith collection