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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Assorted Papers, Comfort Fund, circa 1940
... Comfort Fund...comfort fund...Wangaratta Comfort Fund final Meeting Report dated 18th...Wangaratta Comforts Fund.... high-country Assorted Papers Comfort Fund Typed and photocopied ...Wangaratta Comfort Fund final Meeting Report dated 18th December 1945 and 2 x Lists of Camouflage Nets sent to CWA Headquarters dated 24th and 31st of August 1943 2 x newspaper cuttings 3 page photocopy of handwritten notes dated 13th August 1941 detailing gift of Autoclave (medical apparatus) for use by the AIF presented by the then Mayor of Wangaratta Cr J F Dundas and President of the Wangaratta Branch of RSSILA Mr W Law The ACF provided a source of comfort, support and encouragement for the troops abroad and offered a means for women at home to contribute to the war effort and identify with the men in the trenches. The ACF acted as a vital link between home and the battlefields. The Australian Comforts Fund officially closed on the 27th June 1946. Typed and photocopied handwritten notes.Wangaratta Comforts Fund.comfort fund, wangaratta, ww2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper Article, Australian Comfort Fund 1918-1919 - The Glorious 4th
... Australian Comfort Fund 1918-1919 - The Glorious 4th...Australian Comfort Fund 1918-1919 - The Glorious 4th... Australian Comfort Fund 1918-1919 - The Glorious 4th Australian ...Australian Comfort Fund 1918-1919 - The Glorious 4th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - SOLDIERS COMFORT FUND, Australian Comforts Fund, Nov 1942
... SOLDIERS COMFORT FUND ...Font cover, “Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund”...SOLDIERS COMFORT FUND Book Red buckram cloth cover ...The book belonged to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX114736 2nd AIF (V13289) He initially enlisted in the CMF then transferred to the AIF on 16.4.1941 age 21 years, He was discharged with the rank of Pte on 31.10.1945 serving in No 65 Mobile Search Light Artillery Battery RAA. Red buckram cloth cover, “The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book”, black print, 126 pages, white paper.Font cover, “Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund”pocket books, comforts fund -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS, Australian Comfort Fund
... the Australian Comforts Fund letterhead in red ink (RSL, Salvation Army...Australian Comfort Fund.... The paper has the Australian Comforts Fund letterhead in red ink ...See Cat 5109P1-3. Three page letters written in ink. The paper has the Australian Comforts Fund letterhead in red ink (RSL, Salvation Army & YMCA) - addressed to "My darling Marjorie" signed "From your loving boyfrien Ted". He mentions - Anniversary of the day the Japs "chased us out of Rabaul" air raids. He is in Victoria at time of writing. 4-5. Two page letter written in ink to "My Darling from "Love and kisses" Yours Ted. The letter is written from Goodnight, via Tooleybuc NSW 29 - 9 -1942. He mentioned farming, Bendigo and an electric iron surprise. 6 - 8. Three page letters on Comforts Fund letterhead paper. Written at 107 Con Depot, Ballarat. To "My Darling Marjorie" from "Love and Kisses" Yours Only Ted. He mentions weather, chocolate soldiers, Americans, Guadalcanal, here in Ballarat.ww2, romance, ballarat, americans -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badges, Australian Comfort Fund 1940, C 1940
... Australian Comfort Fund 1940... stands for 'Australian Comforts Fund'. The Australian Comforts... Australian Comfort Fund 1940 Two six pointed star badges which ...It is presumed that the 'A.C.F.' on two of these badges stands for 'Australian Comforts Fund'. The Australian Comforts Fund was one of two wartime welfare groups recognized by the Australian Government. The other was the Australian Red Cross. The Australian Comforts Fund was established in 1916 to co-ordinate the welfare efforts to assist Australian servicemen and women in World War One. It was dissolved in 1920 and re-established in 1939. It was staffed largely by women volunteers and supplied such articles as singlets, socks, pyjamas, toiletries, writing materials, tobacco and Christmas hampers to servicemen and women. It also offered recreational facilities and rest rooms etc in Australia for service personnel. It was closed in 1946. These badges were issued, two in 1941, as part of fund-raising for the Australian Comforts Fund.These badges are interesting mementos of the welfare work undertaken in World War Two by the Australian Comforts Fund. Two six pointed star badges which are enamelled in red and have plain metal edge..1 ACF 1940 with P J King on the reverse. .2 ACF 1941 with P J King on the reverse.australian comforts fund, australian red cross -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Comfort Fund Mrs Steward, C1946
... Australian Comfort Fund Mrs Steward...The Australian Comforts Fund was formed during the first... Australian Comfort Fund Mrs Steward Cream certificate with black text ...The Australian Comforts Fund was formed during the first World War and was an amalgamation of various organisations which were sending items of comfort such as toiletries, clothing and food to Australian troops who were fighting overseas. It ceased its work and was dissolved in 1920 at the ceasation of the war but was started again to continue the same work in 1939.In Australia it rivalled the work of the red Cross and many of the volunteers involved were women. As well as making and providing items themselves there was major fundraising to purchase further items. Over the course of the war they provided over 1.5 million hampers. This certificate was presented to Mrs Steward for valuable services rendered to the Australian Comforts Fund during World War 1939-1945. The Australian Comforts fund was wound up in June 1946.This certificate recognises the work of one of our residents to a fund which was Australia wide and would have been one of numerous certificates presented around the country. The Australian Comforts fund was an organisation with which numerous people would have been affiliated and which also assisted many soldiers over the years. Cream certificate with black text, highlighted with red. The name Mrs Steward has been written in in blue ink. In comes enclosed in a dark grey soft card folder.Mrs Steward. Signed Valerie Heinze, Lady mayoress of Melbourne. Thomas S Neu*tefold, Hermen W *ohn, On front of grey folder "Mrs Steward Warrnambool.warrnambool, warrnambool history, australian comforts fund, mrs steward warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, C O Badham Jackson, Proud Story - The Official History of the Australian Comfort Fund, 1949
... Comfort Fund...The Australian Comforts Fund official history documents... of the Australian Comfort Fund Blue buckram hard cover, title in gold ...The Australian Comforts Fund official history documents the organisations role in caring for all fit & well members of the Australian Forces during the Second World War.Blue buckram hard cover, title in gold letters on spine only. 336 pages with cut edges, black & white illustrations.books- history, social, military history -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed certificate
... comfort fund... to Wangaratta Comforts Fund by RSS & AILA... of Australia Presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund in grateful... of Australia Presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund in grateful ...Certificate of appreciation dated 30/6/1946 presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund by RSS & AILABlack plastic frame containing certificate with black and red writing below two symbols and picture of a buildingThe Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia Presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund in grateful appreciation of meritorious service rendered to the RSL War Service Fund during 1939-1945.comfort fund, ww2, wangaratta, certificate -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Australian's Soldiers' Pocket Book, G.R. Sands
... australian comfort fund.... These books were gifted to servicemen in WW2 by the Australian Comfort.... Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund. Inside written in blue... The Australian Comforts Fund. Inside written in blue ink: G.R. Sands ...Pocket book belonging to G R Sands of Sea:Lake. These books were gifted to servicemen in WW2 by the Australian Comfort FundAn example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.Small red book with plastic canvas cover with black writing.On front cover: The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book. Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund. Inside written in blue ink: G.R. Sands 71023 Sgt. 401 Road Sea Lake Vic. NOK M.O Sands. DOB 2-1-23. Weight 12st 6lb. Height 6ft 4in.soldiers' pocket book, g. r. sands, australian comfort fund, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Australian Comforts Fund Book, Australian Comforts Fund, 1/08/1941 12:00:00 AM
... Paper back instruction booklet for Comfort Fund Knitted...Australian Comforts Fund, Victorian Division A.C.F. Guide... Mitcham melbourne Australian Comforts Fund Book Book Australian ...Paper back instruction booklet for Comfort Fund Knitted articles.Australian Comforts Fund, Victorian Division A.C.F. Guide to knitting Standards Socks ---- Scarf, Cap.books, reference -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, c1918
... comfort fund...Distribution of "Comfort Fund" Xmas Boxes to A.I.F... field. Distribution of "Comfort Fund" Xmas Boxes to A.I.F ...This black and white image taken of Australian soldiers at the Headquarters of the AIF Overseas Training Brigade based at Longbridge Deverell in Wiltshire England prior to distribution of Comfort Funds Xmas Boxes in 1918. One of the soldiers in the image is Private Llewellyn EVANS 5335 of the 24th Battalion. EVANS was born on the 9/8/1879 at Moyhu in Victoria. He was a farmer and enlisted on the 8/2/1916 at the age of 36 years. He embarked on the 1/8/1916 and was wounded twice, first in 1917 receiving a gunshot wound to the right leg and again in 1918 receiving a gunshot wound to the right arm and leg. He returned to Australia and was discharged on 30/4/1919.Sand Hill (Longbridge Deverill)- Sand Hill camp was built in 1914 to accommodate infantry units. Australian troops arrived at Longbridge Deverill in October 1917, when their Overseas Training Brigade was moved from Perham Down and established there to train soldiers who had recovered from illness and wounds for a return to active service. Brown timber frame containing photograph of large group of soldiers and band members in an open field.Distribution of "Comfort Fund" Xmas Boxes to A.I.F. Longbridge Deverall, March 1918 comfort fund, ww1, llewellyn evans, 24th battalion, longbridge deverill -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - DIARY, Charles Letts & Co, 1919
... Australian Comforts Fund. Red cloth cover with silver print..."The Australian Comforts Fund Gift Diary 1919" "All.... DIARY DOCUMENT JACK GRINTON WW1 "The Australian Comforts Fund ...The diary belonged to Sgt Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. The diary contains a list of 44 photos that he took. All but 2 have been identified. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details, Refer 1317P, 1320P. Australian Comforts Fund. Red cloth cover with silver print and silver circle with red 6 pointed star."The Australian Comforts Fund Gift Diary 1919" "All Comforts Free" "Hand written details of all Jacks particulars"diary, document, jack grinton, ww1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Approx 1942
... members. 'Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund' printed... the Australian Comfort Fund' RSL 624.6... to serving members. 'Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund' printed ...Pocket book was given to servicemen during the second world war. This copy belonged to Alwyn. Till. Item was catalogued with the documents and is now in the artifacts.A small red book 'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book' printed on cover. Book contains information useful to serving members. 'Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund' printed on bottom of cover.'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book'. Gift from the Australian Comfort Fund' RSL 624.6books, military -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard - Document, card, Warmest Greetings and Sincerest Wishes Xmas 1917, New Year 1918, 1917
... A greeting card published by the Australian Comforts Fund...A greeting card published for the Australian Comforts Fund... for the Australian Comforts Fund in 1917. Greetings from Jessie A greeting ...A greeting card published by the Australian Comforts Fund for Christmas and New Year 1917-18. It has humorous cartoons of the war effort. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824).A example of publications made for the troops in World War 1.A greeting card published for the Australian Comforts Fund in 1917.Greetings from Jessieworld war one, souvenir -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Card & Envelope, Raphael Tuck & Sons,Ltd.Publishers to the King and Queen, Australian Comforts Fund Xmas & New Years Greeting Card 1918-19, Circa 1918-19
... Small Christmas card produced for the Australian Comforts... Comforts Fund Christmas & New Years Greetings, 1918-19, Produced... Comforts Fund by Captain Will Longstaff.A.I.F.War Artist. ... Australian Comforts Fund Xmas & New Years Greeting Card 1918-19 ...Small Christmas card produced for the Australian Comforts Fund, Christmas 1918. Christmas & New Years Greetings, 1918-19, with scenes of battles at Villers-Brettonneux and Hamel, and views of a captured tank and a 14cm. gun. Produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Publishers to the King and Queen.These cards were sent by service personal serving overseas to family members back home.l Sent by J.L.Mcintre while on active service in France to his loved ones back home.Christmas card with blue and black lettering Australian Comforts Fund Christmas & New Years Greetings, 1918-19, Produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Publishers to the King and Queen. The card depicts four scenes from the First World War: Australians Advancing from Villers-Brettonneux August 8th 1918, A German tank captured by the Australians near Villers-Brettonneux, Capture of Hamel Village July 4th 1918 by Australians assisted by a detachment of Americans, Captured by The Australians a 14 C.M. German Naval Gun intact with its Train & Equipment.Australian Advancing from Vlllers-Brettonneux.August 8th 1918. From Original specially painted for the Australian Comforts Fund by Captain Will Longstaff.A.I.F.War Artist. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - TINS, TALCUM POWDER, Simpsons Manufacturing Chemists, c.1920
... 2 Tins talcum powder provided by Australian Comforts Fund... Comforts Fund Printed on back of tins: Simpsons Talcum Powder... provided by Australian Comforts Fund. Navy blue tins with red star ...Powder used by Douglas Warhick WHITEHEAD 2nd AIF. He initially enlisted as V315365 then transferred to the AIF VX104727, enlisted 29.8.1942. On Discharge from the AIF he was a Pte in 118 Gen Transport Coy.2 Tins talcum powder provided by Australian Comforts Fund. Navy blue tins with red star with white print & white instruction pane with blue print.Printed on front of tins: A gift from ACF Australian Comforts Fund Printed on back of tins: Simpsons Talcum Powder with instructions belowtoilet requisites, containers, comforts fund -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion), Voluntary War Workers Record, 1918
... The Australian Comforts Fund was established in August 1916... of the Australian Comforts Fund - 1918. Price - 1/6. the publication... Record, compiled for the benefit of the Australian Comforts Fund ...The Australian Comforts Fund was established in August 1916 to co-ordinate the activities of the state based patriotic funds, which were established earlier in World War I. Mainly run by women, they provided and distributed free comforts to the Australian 'fit' fighting men in all the battle zones. They became divisions of the Australian Comforts Fund. The Council of the Fund comprised two delegates from New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland and one from the states of Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. The Executive headquarters was located in Sydney. It ceased operation on 10 April 1920 and was reconstituted in World War II in June 1940 and ceased operation again on 27 June 1946. The state bodies in World War I were: New South Wales: the 'Citizens' 'War Chest' Fund; Queensland Patriotic Fund; South Australia: League of Loyal Women; Tasmania: 'On Active Service Fund'; Australian Comforts Fund, Victorian Division; Victoria League of Western Australia. During World War II the state bodies were called : The Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund of New South Wales; the Australian Comforts Fund, Victorian Division; the Australian Comforts Fund, Queensland Division; the Australian Comforts Fund, Tasmanian Division; the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund SA Inc; the Victoria League Camp Comforts Fund ( W A ) Australian Comforts Fund commissioners conducted its activities in the field, holding honorary rank as officers of the Army or Air Force.World War 1 publication for the home front with Kew listingsVoluntary War Workers Record, compiled for the benefit of the Australian Comforts Fund - 1918. Price - 1/6. the publication includes sections on Kew.australian comforts fund, australian comforts fund (victoria) -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - MEDAL & DOCUMENTS, STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE
... IS WRITTEN "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, BALLARAT". BELOW...FRONT - AUSTRALIA COMFORTS FUND, BALLARAT BACK - TRENCH... ON WHICH IS WRITTEN "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, BALLARAT". BELOW ...GOLD CIRCULAR MEDAL WITH SEMICIRCULAR BANNER ON WHICH IS WRITTEN "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, BALLARAT". BELOW THIS IS THE COAT OF ARMS OF AUSTRALIA : FROM L TO R : UPRIGHT KANGAROO HOLDING A SHIELD ON WHICH ARE 1. THE EURAKA FLAT .2 THE SOUTHERN CROSS .3 CROSS .4 BIRD .5 SWAN & STARS .6 LION AN EMU HOLDS TH EOTHER SIDE OF THE SHIELD. UNDERNEATH IS A RIFLE, UNDER THIS IS A BANNER WITH READS TRENCH SHOP 1918 FRONT - AUSTRALIA COMFORTS FUND, BALLARAT BACK - TRENCH SHOP, 1918local history, numismatic, medals, military, medals, military -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pocketbook, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book
... Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2... ..... THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND"... Comforts Fund) JANUARY, 1943" The front cover has the following ...An example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel. The title page has the following imprint "THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' POCKET BOOK, Revised 8th Edition, COMPLETING 177,000 COPIES, CONTAINING USEFUL INFORMATION FOR AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS (COPYRIGHT), Edited by WILLIAM KEAYS, (Gift copy for members of the Forces with best wishes from the Australian Comforts Fund) JANUARY, 1943"The front cover has the following title "THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' POCKET BOOK", and at the foot of the cover "GIFT FROM ..... THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND" -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Pocket Book, A.R. Sharrock, 1944
... Comfort Fund to WO2 Almora Reedie SHARROCK VX142263 Born 13/7... The Australian Comforts Fund 1944... The Australian Comforts Fund 1944 Australian Soldier's Pocket book gifted ...Australian Soldier's Pocket book gifted by the Australian Comfort Fund to WO2 Almora Reedie SHARROCK VX142263 Born 13/7/1911 at Dandenong. Enlisted 26/2/1940. Occupation Armourer. Unit 127 Australian Brigade Workshop. Served in New Guinea during WW2An example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.Red canvas covered pocket book The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund 1944ww2, almora reedie sharrock, 127 aust bde workshop -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Australians Advancing from Villers-Brettonneux. August 8th 1918, 1918
... A greeting card published by the Australian Comforts Fund...A greeting card published for the Australian Comforts Fund... 1918 A greeting card published for the Australian Comforts Fund ...A greeting card published by the Australian Comforts Fund for Christmas and New Year 1918-19. It shows important battles involving Australians in 1918. A painting of Villers Brettonneux battle on 8 August 1918 by Captain Will Longstaff who was an A.I.F. War Artist with an explanation of the offensive. Also a painting of the capture of Hamel Village on 4th July 1918 where Australians were assisted by a detachment of Americans. The war artist was A. Pearse. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from J.B. McLean. Some of the text: 'On the night of 24th August 1918, the Australians made a daring and clever counter attack in the darkness, recaptured Villers-Brettonneux, stopped the German advance and saved Amiens. This, and the Battle of Hamel, were only a prelude to the smashing advance which commenced on 8th August. Extract from Australian Corps Order, issued on 7th August:- "For the first time in the history of this Corps all five Australian Divisions will tomorrow engage in the largest and most important battle operation ever undertaken by the Corps." 85,000 Australians were engaged (with Canadians on their right and British Divisions on their left), supported by powerful artillery, tanks and aeroplanes. In this battle 7,000 prisoners, 150 guns with an immense number of machine guns and war material were captured. On August 31st and September 1st and 2nd Mont St. Quentin and Peronne fell to the Australians in three days, defeating the flower of the Prussian Guard.'A example of publications made for the troops in World War 1.A greeting card published for the Australian Comforts Fund in 1918.Greetings from Billworld war one, souvenir -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, "Guide to Knitting"
... Small booklet produced by the Australian Comforts Fund... COMFORTS FUND", "Victorian Division", "Guide to Knitting... produced by the Australian Comforts Fund, Victorian Division ...Small booklet produced by the Australian Comforts Fund, Victorian Division, with instructions for knitting twelve different woollen items of clothing intended for defence personnel on active service. The booklet is dated July, 1941 and has twenty pages.The booklet front page has the following text: "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND", "Victorian Division", "Guide to Knitting" and a list of the twelve items that are included. The "A.C.F." symbol is featured in a red, six pointed star. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, An Official Guide to Sydney
... Pocketbook produced by the Australian Comforts Fund... by the Australian Comforts Fund (NSW Division) and the Amenities Branch... produced by the Australian Comforts Fund as a guide to Sydney ...Pocketbook produced by the Australian Comforts Fund as a guide to Sydney for service women and men stationed or visiting there. Contains usefull information, contact details for support organisations, public transport information and a map. The book has 32 pages and has a buff coloured paper cover. The booklet cover has the following printed in black ink: "An Official Guide to Sydney for Men & Women of the Services" "Issued by the Australian Comforts Fund (NSW Division) and the Amenities Branch of the Army" -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Pocket Book, Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book
... Pocket Book gifted by the Australian Comfort Fund to George... the Australian Comforts Fund 1942... Gift from the Australian Comforts Fund 1942 Pocket Book gifted ...Pocket Book gifted by the Australian Comfort Fund to George Denis Parker VX123730 who served with the 6th Australia Infantry Training Brigade. He was deployed in February 1944 to New Guinea and assigned to HQ New Guinea Force Details Depot. Based in Buna, in Papua, they carried out garrison duties as well as patrols around the areas surrounding Milne and Nassu Bay. In May 1944, they moved to Lae. Parker returned to Australia in June 1944.An example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.Red canvas covered pocket book The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book Gift from the Australian Comforts Fund 1942australian soldier's pocket book, george denis parker, ww2, png -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - WALLET & PHOTOGRAPHS, C. WW1 wallet, c.WW2 photos
... Australian Comforts Fund Wallet. Bi-fold wallet, black...". On the wallet. “Australian Comforts Fund 1914 - 1918 Victorian Division... goldfields WALLET & PHOTOGRAPHS Photograph Australian Comforts Fund ...Wilfred Davis Stanley BURNS No 56 enlisted in the AIF in HQ 1st Aust Division Provost Corp on 15.9.1914 age 21 years 9 months. Embark for Egypt 21.10.1914, landed Gallipoli 25.4.1915 and returned to Egypt 27.7.1915, posted to Anzac Police Corp 3.4.1916, promoted Cpl 22.5.1916, embark for England 3.8.1916, hospital 27.9.1916 (unclear), promoted Sgt 1.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 5.11.1919.Australian Comforts Fund Wallet. Bi-fold wallet, black leather, two pockets inside, two sepia photographs. .1) Man standing in garden (in uniform). .2) Two people standing on a dirt road.Photos. .1) "Tom in Garden at Kings Log Cabin, Marysville 1940". .2) "A picture no artist can paint, Marysville DEC 1940". On the wallet. “Australian Comforts Fund 1914 - 1918 Victorian Division No 56 W.D.S.Burns Provost Corps” photography-photographs, military history-army, personal effects-containers -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Set of Draughts used by Troops in WW2, Estimated 1940
... Set of draughts from Australian Comforts Fund. Each draught.... Set of draughts from Australian Comforts Fund. Each draught ...Set of draughts from Australian Comforts Fund. Each draught marked 'Australian Comforts Fund' in wooden box. Box has "ACF" inscribed on it.draughts, australian comforts fund, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, 1941, March
... Australian Comforts Fund... Comforts Fund books technical handcrafts knitting ...Small booklet with patterns for socks, stockings, garters, spiral stockings (navy), balaclava, long sleeved pullover, sleeveless pullover, scarf, mittens, cap. airmen's neck muff,airmen's woolen glove used on active service.Australian Comforts Fundbooks, technical, handcrafts, knitting -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Letter
... ink with the Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA..., Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA printed in red above the ruled... Comforts Fund and YMCA insignia above the ruled writing area ...A letter sent to Australia by an Australian Army serviceman whilst on duty in Kure, Japan during the post World War 2 occupation. The serviceman is Driver B. Gillott service number VX97756, of the 1 Australian Salvage Unit of the B.C.O.F. The letter is dated 15th July, 1946 and is of five handwritten pages of approximately 8 x 5 inches in size. The stationery is printed in red ink with the Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA insignia above the ruled writing area. The paper is a buff colour.This writing paper has the insignia of The Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA printed in red above the ruled writing area. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cigarette Tin
... Gift tin from RAAF Comforts fund... Tin Gift tin from RAAF Comforts fund Miscellaneous WW2 General ...Gift tin from RAAF Comforts fundmiscellaneous, ww2, general -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion), Guide to Knitting, 1940
... The Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) was first formed on 24...20-page booklet issued by the Australian Comforts Fund... by the Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Division) in World War II ...The Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) was first formed on 24 August 1916 from a number of State based organisations that had been individually formed at the beginning of the First World War to send comforts to the troops. With the close of the war, the ACF officially ceased to exist on 16 April 1920, only to be revived in 1939 with the outbreak of the Second World War. The ACF provided embarkation kits to troops containing items such as soap, clothes, tobacco, razors and barley sugar. The ACF officially closed on June 27, 1946. (AWM website)20-page booklet issued by the Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Division) in World War II, providing advice on how to knit a range of articles for this on 'Active Service'. The instructions provided are textual rather than graphical.Signature of owner (?): "Elizabeth Clifford"australian comforts fund (victoria), knitting