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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Australian Comforts Fund Book, Australian Comforts Fund, 1/08/1941 12:00:00 AM
... Australian Comforts Fund Book...Australian Comforts Fund...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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, C.1921
... PLAQUE, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND... of the Australian Comforts Fund"...Australian Comforts fund...PLAQUE, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND Plaque Plaque brass ...This plaque was originally placed in the Foyer (or vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was placed in what was originally called "The Writing Room" now named "The Building and RSL History Room"Plaque brass with engraved writing in black attached by 4 screws to a backing piece on a wall."This Lounge was furnished by the Municipal Branch of the Australian Comforts Fund"brsl, smirsl, comforts -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, GUIDE TO KNITTING, July 1940
... BOOKLET, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND...Comforts fund...Australian Comforts Fund... goldfields BOOKLET, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND Booklet GUIDE ...Booklet showing servicemen how to knit clothing Items for knitting shown as: Socks Stockings Cap Pullovers Scarf Mittens Neck muffs airmans gloves balaclava capPaper booklet, black ink printing, red A.C.F star in middle of front cover, 20 pagesknitting, clothing, uniform, comforts fund -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, 38TH BN COMFORTS FUND, 38th Battalion Comforts Fund, C.1921
... PLAQUE, 38TH BN COMFORTS FUND..."38th BATTALION COMFORTS FUND supplied portion of the funds...38th Battalion Comforts Fund....PLAQUE, 38TH BN COMFORTS FUND Plaque Plaque marble, grey ...This plaque was originally placed in the Foyer (Vestibule on original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921. After closure in 2016-18 for the renovations to SMI the plaque was then placed in what was originally called the "Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL History Room". The plaque had the gold paint renewed about 2012 - 15.Plaque marble, grey with streaks of white through, inscription is engraved with Gold paint. The plaque is attached via 2 screws to a backing board on a wall."38th BATTALION COMFORTS FUND supplied portion of the funds for this building. Rene Neill Hon Sec"brsl, smirsl, 38th -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion), Voluntary War Workers Record, 1918
... australian comforts fund...The Australian Comforts Fund was established in August 1916... of the Australian Comforts Fund - 1918. Price - 1/6. the publication...Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion)... 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) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion), Guide to Knitting, 1940
... australian comforts fund (victoria)...The Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) was first formed on 24...20-page booklet issued by the Australian Comforts Fund...Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion)... 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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - SOLDIERS COMFORT FUND, Australian Comforts Fund, Nov 1942
... SOLDIERS COMFORT FUND ...comforts fund...Font cover, “Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund”...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 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Badge - ACF Australian Comforts Fund badge, P J King Pty Ltd, 1940
... ACF Australian Comforts Fund badge...Australian Comforts Fund...This Australian Comforts Fund badge is part of a set.... It is the badge of the Australian Comfort Fund, made by P.J. King...ACF Australian Comforts Fund badge Badge The ACF Badge ...This Australian Comforts Fund badge is part of a set of eleven badges collected from the 1920s to the 1940s by Dr W. R. Angus. The badge was sold by the ACF in 1940 to raise funds for gifts to send to the Australian troops serving overseas. The badge is one of a set of badges that represents various organisations that he had interests in. The Australian Comforts Fund was a mostly female, volunteer-run organisation officially recognised by the Government. It began in 1916 as an amalgamation of groups of people who wanted to support the Australian troops abroad with Items of comfort to supplement the essential items provided by the Australian Military Forces. The ACF raised funds to purchase goods, pack them and send them overseas. One of their fund-raising activities was 'button days' where buttons such as this one were given to those who gave donations. The ACF closed down after World War I but was re-formed at the start of World War II. Items that the ACF sent to the troops included personal toiletry items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, magazines, pyjamas, singlets and socks. They also provided sporting equipment, recreational music, writing materials and postcards. Special hampers were sent to the troops at Christmas time. The maker, P J King, (Percy John King), originally established his engraving and ie casting business in Russell Street, Melbourne in 1893 in partnership with Charles Walder Bridgland, continuing on his own from 1899. Percy and his son John Howard King set up a new business P J King Pty Ltd in 1928 making uniform buttons. In the late 1980s, it merged with two other companies that then became J J Cash, now known as Cash's Australia. The set of badges was donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the family of Doctor Angus, Surgeon and Oculist. It is part of the “W.R. Angus Collection” which includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Force. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This badge represents the efforts of the women volunteers in Australia to support the Australian troops overseas in WWI and WWII. This badge is one of a set of significant badges that connects Doctor Angus with Australian organisations of the early-to-mid 20th century, including those relating to military service support. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.The ACF Badge is a star-shaped, gold, glittered red enamel and metal badge. The star has six points. The enamel surface is textured. The border and front inscription of the badge is gold. It is the badge of the Australian Comfort Fund, made by P.J. King and dated 1940. This badge is part of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus. the set represents organisations that he was involved in, and is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.Front: “ACF / 1940” Reverse embossed “P.J. KING”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, metal badges, enamel badges, organisation badges, acf, presbyterian brotherhood, oikumene, w.r. angus, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, australian comforts fund, button day, volunteer, australian military forces, christmas hamper, 1940 acf badge, fund-raising, p j king pty ltd, percy john king, donor's badge, world war ii, 1939-1945, australians at war, voluntary work, volunteers, home front, w.r. angus collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Kosmos Press Bureau (Australasia) Pty. Ltd, Schools Red Cross Comforts Fund Effort, 1940
... Schools Red Cross Comforts Fund Effort...red cross comforts fund effort...On reverse, "Schools Red Cross Comforts Fund Effort... Schools Red Cross Comforts Fund Effort A decorated stall staffed ...A decorated stall staffed by Burnley students with signs, "Burnley School of Horticulture," "Trees, Shrubs & Rock Plants Come and Buy," and, "Garden Bargains."On reverse, "Schools Red Cross Comforts Fund Effort, Melbourne Town Hall, S. of Horticulture Burnley 1940. Don Watson, Miss Roper, Percy Moore, John Woods," and, "Supplied by: students, burnley school of horticulture, trees, shrubs, rock plants, come and buy, red cross comforts fund effort, melbourne, town hall, 1940, don watson, miss roper, percy moore, john woods -
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
... Australian Comforts Fund Xmas & New Years Greeting Card...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
Book - POCKET BOOK, March 1942
... Australian comforts fund...The book is put out by the “Australian Comforts Fund”...Australian Comforts Fund...” The book is put out by the “Australian Comforts Fund” Book pocket ...The book is put out by the “Australian Comforts Fund”Book red covers buckram, rectangular shape, 128 pages, all print in black, 6th edition, space for Soldiers particulars, covers 37 subjects, rear has calendar for 1942 - 43.On front in black, “Australian Soldiers Pocket Book”book, pocket, australian comforts fund -
National Wool Museum
WWI and WWII Knitting books, Australian red Cross, Australian Red Cross Society Knitting Book and Australian Comforts Fund Guide to Knitting, Early 20th Century
... Comforts Fund Guide to Knitting...australian comforts fund..." Second Booklet. " Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division... Society Knitting Book and Australian Comforts Fund Guide ...Knitting Books provided by The Red Cross for women to contribute to the war effort by knitting garments for soldiers to stay warm. Second booklet also contains a list of donations accepted such as tinned food.Green Folder containing three knitting books. Knitting pattern for wounded soldiers or soldiers currently serving eg air pilots neck muff, airmens wollen gloves and bed socks. Newspaper clipping about knitting.On outside green folder " L.A Anderson, Sutherland's Creek." First Booklet. " Australian Red Cross Society Knitting Book" Second Booklet. " Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division Guide to Knitting" Index of knitting patterns. Third Booklet. "Red Cross Society Australian Branch"wwi, wwii, australian red cross, red cross society, australian comforts fund, knitting, knitting patterns, victoria -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, 1941
... BOOKLET, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND...Australian comforts fund...“AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND’ VICTORIA DIVISION ACF GUIDE... goldfields BOOKLET, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND Booklet Booklet- paper ...Booklet- paper, cream, black writing, red star on cover, 19 pages“AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND’ VICTORIA DIVISION ACF GUIDE TO KNITTING- STANDARD SOCKS, KHAKI STOCKINGS, GARTERS, SPIRAL STOCKINGS (NAVY), BALACLAVA CAP,LONG SLEEVE PULLOVER, SLEEVELESS PULLOVER, SCARF,MITTENS, CAP, AIRMAN’S NECL MUFF, AIRMAN’S WOOLLEN GLOVES, FOR ACTIVE SERVICE. MARCH 1941australian comforts fund, knitting for the troops -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Seasonal card, Longstaff, Will et al, Australian Comforts Fund Xmas and New Year's Greetings 1918-19, 1918
... Australian Comforts Fund Xmas and New Year's Greetings 1918...Australian Comforts Fund... paintings were made for the Australian Comforts Fund. The Australian... paintings were made for the Australian Comforts Fund. The Australian ...Text from card: 'On the night of 24th April 1918, the Australians made a daring and clever counter attack in the darkness, recaptured Villers-Bretonneux, stopped the German advance and saved Armiens. This, and the Battle of Hamei, were only a prelude to the smashing advance which commenced on 8th August.' Contains illustrations of 'Australians Advancing from Villers-Bretonneux, August 8th 1918' from an original painted by AIF War Artist Captain Will Longstaff; 'Capture of Hamei Village, July 14th 1918, by Australians assisted by a Detachment of Americans' by War Artist A Pearse. Both paintings were made for the Australian Comforts Fund. The Australian Comforts Fund was an umbrella organisation for voluntary bodies set up on 24 August 1916, after the outbreak of World War I. It was dissolved on 16 April 1920 but was re-established in 1940, during World War II and dissolved again in 1946. Card made in England by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, publishers to the King and Queen. Oblong sheet folded in half to create 4 pages, all printed in colour and including illustrations and very full documentation.'Graham Clarendon Hyde 14 Btn AIF' 'Given to Historical Society of St Kilda by Mr G Hyde N Zealand August 1980'aif, world war i, wwi, australian comforts fund, 14th battalion aif, villers-bretonneux, battle of hamei -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty Ltd, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book : Containing useful information for Australian soldiers, 1940
... australian comforts fund (victoria)... by the Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division. The 128-page pocket...Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion)... AIF by the Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division ...Booklet produced in 1940 for members of the 2nd AIF by the Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division. The 128-page pocket-sized book could be carried everywhere and provided Australian soldiers with a wide range of useful information about the requirements of war service and many other important details such as: The Laws and Customs of War - including Geneva Convention guidelines, notes on spies and insignia of rank; Things a Soldier should Know - including over 60 points; Signaling - including flags, morse code, shipboard bell times and time zone; Decorations Awarded to Australians in the Great War; Arabic and Japanese words; First Aid for gas injuries etc.; Australian Historical Events, facts and figures etc.; and Conduct Overseas - including expectations of behaviour when representing Australia. non-fictionaustralian comforts fund (victoria), second world war 1939-1945, hugh george ferguson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - FLAG, COMFORTS FUND, c. WW1 possibly
... FLAG, COMFORTS FUND...In red in centre: AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND... goldfields FLAG, COMFORTS FUND Flag Cloth flag, pink, hemmed top ...Cloth flag, pink, hemmed top / bottom with reinforced hanging edge with eyelet on top / bottom. Outside edge not hemmed.In red in centre: AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUNDflags - military history, comforts, funds -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, C.O. Badham Jackson, Proud story : the official history of the Australian Comforts Fund, 1949
... Comforts Fund...Australian Comforts Fund... Australian Comforts Fund A history of the Australian Comforts Fund ...A history of the Australian Comforts FundIll, p.366.non-fictionA history of the Australian Comforts Fundworld war 1939-1945 - civilian relief, australian comforts fund -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, ACF, Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division, August 1941
... Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division...Comforts fund...BOOKLET, ACF Booklet Australian Comforts Fund Victorian ...There were many Comforts funds providing items for our troops overseas.Thirty two pages, white with black print, “ACF” badge in red on the front. The book as per the cover contains a guide to the various sections mentioned regarding of clothing .On the back of page 23 printed, “Renwick Pride”comforts fund, knitting, acf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Domestic object - COAT AND HAT RACK, Pioneer Comforts Fund, c. 1921
... On the plaque, "Presented by the Pioneer Comforts Fund"...Pioneer Comforts Fund... at the bottom. On the plaque, "Presented by the Pioneer Comforts Fund ...This item was placed in what was originally the "Writing Room" of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo when it was opened in 1921. After the renovations to SMI 2016 - 18 it was placed back in the same position. This room is now called the "Building and RSL History Museum.Coat and hat rack timber construction rectangular shape, has six hangars at top and six at the bottom. Each hangar holds two items, top hangars are different style to the bottom. A small silver oval plaque is central at the bottom.On the plaque, "Presented by the Pioneer Comforts Fund"brsl, smirsl, comforts -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion), Guide to Knitting Standard Socks Scarf Balaclava Cap for Active Service, 1939
... australian comforts fund (victoria)...Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion).... australian comforts fund (victoria) second world war 1939-1945 ...Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, has an extensive reference library, of which this book is a part. Volumes in the library are used by members for research into aspects of local history and/or to support the Society's collections of pictures, maps, fashion and artefacts. Reference books have entered the collection through donation, presentation, collection and purchase.Booklet advising on standards for knitting items for soldiersaustralian comforts fund (victoria), second world war 1939-1945 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Magazine, Deeds of the 2nd A.I.F
... ACF - total proceeds for Australian Comforts Fund Price 6d...Australian Comforts Fund... Comforts Fund Price 6d Portrayal of notable achievements of the men ...Portrayal of notable achievements of the men of the 2nd AIF in the compaigns of Libya, Cyrenaica, Greece, Crete, Syria in the defence of Tobruk and in Malaya Singapore.Cream and brown magazine with sketch depicting two soldiers charging with rifles and fixed bayonetsACF - total proceeds for Australian Comforts Fund Price 6dww2, 2nd aif -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division Guide to Knitting, August 1941
... Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division Guide to...Australian Comforts fund Victoria Division A.C.F. Guide...Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division Guide ...Australian Comforts fund Victoria Division A.C.F. Guide to Knitting for Active Service. It covers Standard Socks, Khaki stocking, Garters, Spiral Stockings (Navy), Balaclava Cap, Long sleeve Pullover, Sleeveless Pullovers, Mittens, airman's neck muff, Gloves, Combined Balaclava Scarf, Scarf, Cap.RSL War Services Fund Stamped on cover.lydia chancellor collection, history, knitting -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - TINS, TALCUM POWDER, Simpsons Manufacturing Chemists, c.1920
... comforts fund...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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Furniture - FURNITURE, OFFICE CHAIRS, Melbourne -------Co Pty, Collingwood, C.1921
... by the "Australian Mining Comforts Fund" and remained in use till approx 2012...Australian Mining Comforts Fund.... by the "Australian Mining Comforts Fund" and remained in use till approx 2012 ...These Office chairs were originally placed in the front Office of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in 1921funded by the "Australian Mining Comforts Fund" and remained in use till approx 2012 when the Office was renovated. After the renovations to SMI in 2016 -18 they were then placed in what is now called the "Building and RSL History Room".1) & .2) Captain style chairs, solid timber construction, curved arm rests and heavy back rest. .3) .4) Padded cushions of white colour, one is very old the other purchased about 2007 to match.Under both seats just readable, "Melbourne ------ Co PTY --2 Down St Collingwood - European labour only"brsl, smirsl, comforts -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Set of Draughts used by Troops in WW2, Estimated 1940
... australian comforts fund...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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGE ACF, K.C.LUKE
... Comforts Fund...On the front, “AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND”, “ACF”... in the star. On the front, “AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND”, “ACF” Badges ...Badge, round shape, brass with pin on rear, front has white outside band with writing in gold, centre has a red star with gold back ground and gold lettering in the star.On the front, “AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND”, “ACF”badges, comforts fund, acf -
Hume City Civic Collection
Knitting Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund
... Australian Comforts Fund... melbourne Knitting Booklet Australian Comforts Fund A small slightly ...This knitting booklet was used by Margaret Betty Williamson and her mother to knit items to be distributed to the Australia personnal of the Army, Navy and Airforce during World War 2. Parents owned the Clarkefield Store and Post Office.A small slightly tattered cream booklet with black printing and a red star shape on front cover.front cover "Guide to Knitting/Standard Socks..."1940s, world war 2, knitting, george evans collection -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Small booklet, Australian Comforts Fund Guide to Knitting, January 1940
... Australian Comforts Fund Guide to Knitting... Dandenong melbourne Small booklet Booklet Australian Comforts Fund ...Issued during WW2 for women to knit items of clothing for men on Active ServiceProvided comfort for men on Active Service in inhospitable areasRectangular tan coloured 12 page booklet. Has a RED six pointed star on the cover with A.C.F printed inside it.Page 8 has the #7 crossed out and substituted with #6. Page 12 has a three inch rule added in pencil.knitting, clothing -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia, Australian Comforts Fund Talcum Powder Tin
... Australian Comforts Fund Talcum Powder Tin... Dandenong melbourne memorabilia Memorabilia Australian Comforts Fund ... -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Proud Story. The official history of the Australian Comforts Fund, 1949
... Comforts Fund... Comforts Fund Hard cover with dust cover. 336 pages with black ...Hard cover with dust cover. 336 pages with black and white prints