Group of paper pinned together of various experiments. Items include Tail light invention for Defence Dept. 18/9/41, Heat of glass, Refractive Index Tests on Melbourne Tap Water 31/7/42, Research Data, Manufacture of the Buoys 18/1/43, Specifications 1/12/42, List of substances with their Atomic No., Symbol, Atomic Weight, Melting Point and Year of discovery and a hand drawn diagram for an experiment. Bendigo Electronic Company of Australia Pty Ltdsciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, bendigo electronic company of australia pty ltd, defence dept, capt slattery, f a stevenson

French Made binoculars made in 1900 for Defence Dept made by A TUBBUZequipment, ww1, army

French Made binoculars made in 1900 for Defence Dept made by A TUBBUZequipment, ww1, army

Designed by C Douglas Richardson, ‘The Peace of 1919’ medalet was issued by the Defence Department to school children throughout Australia to commemorate the signing of the Versailles Peace Treaty in 1919.One side of the medal features a symbolic female figure of Peace, holding a sword and standing on a plinth marked ‘PEACE 1919’. Behind her flies a dove, and at her left and right feet are two figures freed from their shackles. The reverse features a central panel surrounded by laurel leaves, surmounted by the King’s Crown with the word ‘VICTORY’ over the rays of the rising sun. A sailor and a digger stand at ease on either side of the panel on which is cast ‘THE / TRIUMPH / OF / LIBERTY / AND / JUSTICE’. Below the leaves is a very small panel with the words ‘THE PEACE OF 1919’, ‘AUSTRALIA’. versailes peace treaty, medal, defence dept., school children

Complete details of the Disposal of Centurion TanskThe Manual has a green coloured front with four photographs of various Centurion Tanks. The Department of Defence Logo is at the top of the page with the words"Disposal of Centurion Tanks and Associated Spares and Equipment above the photographs. Under the photographs reads Information Dossier and Request for Tender. military equipment, sale of centurion mk2 tanks

Gilt bronze medallionIssued by Dept of Defence. returned from Active Service. Australian Military Forces. 211591

This is a 6 valve portable transceiver, made in Australia from a British design. It was only used for C.W. (morse code). Its frequency was in the range of 2.5-3.5MHz. Output power 0.5-5 watts. Use was for commando and infantry patrols up to battalion level. It had an external battery pack for low and high voltage supply. 1 man operation in Tropics. An image of this type of wireless set in operation can be found in the AWM Collection: P02952.012 081815 Aluminium box, cover missing. The top has various dials, jacks and one gauge. There is a small length of cable coming from the control panel to a 4 pin plug. On the outside of case is the phrase D (arrow up)D 208 MKIIPlaque on control panel "WIRELESS SET - ZAA 2088 SERIAL NUMBER 168 DATE = 1944"wireless, wwii

Dept. of Defence Note Bookdocuments, 1980 -, general

Note Book Dept of Defencedocuments, 2005-, general

Dept. of Defence Clothing brushequipment, ww2, army

This badge was found in a garden in Arnold Street, Bendigo. Not clear if WW1 or WW2, more likely WW1.Brass Badge. It has some evidence of writing that was originally on it. Moulded onto the front is the Aust Coat of Arms. Around the circumference are the words "Volunteered for Active Service" "Issued by Department of Defence" Medically Unfit. The rear has two loops welded in.On rear "Badge 60369."aust dept defence, badge

Labels. 5 off Green coloured labels for tinned peeled tomatoes, Contents 1 lb. 11oz. Net. Includes the word 'Defence' so probably means it is produce for the Defence Dept. 6 off Red coloured labels for tinned tomato puree. Contents 1lb. 14oz. Net. Item date c 1950s ?organization, business, food production, label, tomato, bendigo preserving co. ltd.

Commonly used during WWII as fuel supply particularly in remote areas44 Gallon Drum Dept of DefenceD of D

Dept of Defence issued equipment: torch.A significant memory for soldiers who had used this equipment.Army issue torch; drab green in colour but with two yellow bands around the stem. Label: Boniface; Markings: MX-99/U; Makers: Bright Star Trade marg Reg.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

Item issued to Edward (ted) Kennedy 2nd AIFEnameled mug, grey with black rim. Inscription on base indicates property of Dept. of Defence.On base in black: "D ^ D"military - equipment, domestic items - food & drink consumption

Used by Dept of Defence member NR 3112081.This is one pair of lacquered GP Boots. Only one lace is present. They are a size 10. They are rubber soled with leather uppers the surface of the leather is of a high glossy nature. They are Officer's pattern, parade boots.Inside the boots, is the size sticker (10). Moulded into the soles is the manufacturers name - "Drovers".uniform, gp boots

Cigarette lighter manufactured by the Dept of Defence for use by Australian Troops.Cigarette lighter engraved with illustrations of a palm tree, hut and sunset. Made of brass coated with electro plated nickel silver. Top comes off to use lighter.On base "MF 1945 D T D MK 111" "P Beale" scratched in front.cigarette lighter, military, accessory

Cigarette Lighter manufactured by Dept of Defence for use by Australian troops.Cigarette lighter. Engraved with illustrations of a palm tree, hut & sunset. Made of brass coated with Electro plated nickel silver..2) On one side engraved "Xmas Wewak 1945" on opposite side "RHS" and on base .1) "MF 1945 D (arrow pointing upwards) D MK 111"cigarettes, lighters, military

Dept of Defence badge issued to service personnel on return from active service.Gold coloured metal badge round in shape with rising sun in centre and crown on topIssued by Dept of Defence Returned from Active Service C11796 - stamped on rearactive service, badge, aif

Unknown origin. Has Dept of Defence arrow, 14a/780 aIR mINISTRY LENS.1. Camera Lens - Black metal, glass lens. 2. Small camera lens - black metal, glass lens.1. Pentax 8"small F/2.9. No. 023069. N.O.C.camera, ww2

Dept of Defence issued equipment: trip wire for a wide range of usages including preventative, precautionary measures against enemy.Trip wire was an effective and valuable resource used by Australian soldiers for their protection and an advanced warning of enemy presence whilst in the field.Small cardboard roll of trip wire, attached to beige paper label with red text.IMPORTANT/ run wire through finger and thumb to remove kinks before use.trip wire, explosive device, booby trap, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, weapons

Items issued to MAURICE CHARLES BETTS. Refer Cat No 1198.2 for his Service History..1) & .2) Army Boots, pair. Black leather, Dept of Defence issue, black leather laces, steel caps on soles & reinforcing on heels.On sole: D [up arrow] D 1967uniforms -army, male footware, boots ab, betts

Brass medal with Crown on top, Rising Sun emblem and AIF inscribed. Around the edge - Issued by Dept. of Defence Returned from Active Service(on back) 1898numismatics, medals - military

Ian Cramer donated the plane Avro Anson LT710 to the RAAF museum Point Cook in 1980. The plane was purchased war surplus from the Nhill Aerodrome after the war and stored in a shed on the farm at Woorak. A short time later Mr Cramer forwarded more remnants of the aircraft to Point Cook and this letter of thanks and a short history paper was received.History of an Avro Anson that was disposed from the RAAF from Nhill aerodrome.Copy of paper written by Bob Piper of the Dept Defence Historical Studies. Two A4 pages titled "Aggie Arrives Home", history of Anson LT710. Includes cover letter to Ian Cramer who donated the remnants of LT710 to the RAAF museum Point Cook in 1980.Aggie Arrives Home by Robert Kendall Piper

Belonged to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history.Set of aluminium cooking tins. Dept of Defence stamp. .1) Has "c" with an arrow etched above, next to maker's name. Both have folding handles. .2) Fits inside .1)D↑Dmilitary-equipment, dixies cooking

Coloured Fortuna Auction folded two page document showing Villa, arial view, and inside views. Auction under instructions from Australian Government, Dept of Defence. 12th April 2013bendigo, buildings, fortuna villa, fortuna villa