Showing 153 items matching "defence personnel"
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBook, Underground Cable Notes .Brown cover for Defence Personnel, Date printed. 1944. Special # 4
... Underground Cable Notes .Brown cover for Defence Personnel....Underground Cable Notes .Brown cover for Defence Personnel. Book Book ...Used in most operationsIn good order.Brown covered book issued by the Commonwealth of Australia.Issued by Chief Engineer,s Branch Postmaster- General,s Department, Melbourne. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Pamphlet, Declaration by Defence Force personnel. 1968, 1968
... Declaration by Defence Force personnel. 1968....Declaration by Defence Force personnel. 1968. Pamphlet Pamphlet Aust. ...Yellowed paper form with black print. Australian emblem featured on front page.australian dept. of customs & excise -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Legacy Appeal 1990, 1990
... A photo of a group of defence force personnel with Volunteer Helper tags at Legacy House with a stack of Legacy Appeal tins. ...Black and white photo of defence force personnel with Legacy Appeal tins....Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne A photo of a group of defence force personnel with Volunteer Helper tags at Legacy House with a stack of Legacy Appeal tins. ...A photo of a group of defence force personnel with Volunteer Helper tags at Legacy House with a stack of Legacy Appeal tins. The slogan says "Legacy Cares for families of deceased servicemen". It appears to have been professionally taken to publicise Legacy Week in the newspapers. Labels found with a second copy say: "Fifty personnel from the RAAF's headquarters logistics command took to Melbourne's streets to collect on behalf of Legacy's Annual Badge Day Appeal. All were volunteers and were part of a tri-service effort." "Legacy is indebted to members of the Defence Force Services for their invaluable help to sell Legacy badges during "Legacy Week". The Annual Badge Day Appeal is the one time of the year that Legacy asks all Australians to remember the work of Legacy and to wear a Legacy badge with pride."A record of the defence forces help in promoting Legacy in Badge Week and selling badges.Black and white photo of defence force personnel with Legacy Appeal tins.Hand written Legacy Appeal 1990 in blue pen.fundraising, legacy appeal, legacy week, raaf, adf personnel -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomDecorative object - Gift Tin, c.1900
... Gift to defence personnel from Queen Victoria. Gift sent at Christmas / New Year in 1899/1900...The tins were not large and may have contained items such as medals, talismans, coins, jewellery, photos, letters and dog tags. Gift to defence personnel from Queen Victoria. Gift sent at Christmas / New Year in 1899/1900 Gift sent at Christmas / New Year 1899/1900 Sheet metal tin with hinged lid. ...In 1899, British soldiers and sailors were in South Africa fighting the second Boer War which lasted from 1899 to 1902. Queen Victoria was concerned about the morale of her army and navy and wanted to do something to lift their spirits. She would send chocolate to all of her army and navy serving in South Africa (including Australian contingents) as a Christmas/New Year gift in 1899/1900. The chocolate manufacturer, Cadbury, which since around 1854 had a Royal Warrant to supply Queen Victoria with cocoa and chocolate, was contacted and requested to produce the royal bars of chocolate, each with its own individual tin. This put Richard and George Cadbury in a dilemma because, as Quakers, they were pacifists and did not agree with the war. However they did not want to refuse a request from the Queen. To prevent their confectionery rivals from accusing them of going against their principles, their solution was to invite fellow Quakers, Joseph Fry and Joseph Rowntree to form a temporary three-way partnership to complete the order. Forty thousand tins, designed and made by Fry, were produced in two different sizes. The larger of the tins (15 x 9 cm) has a gold coloured rim around the edge of the lid and contained two layers of chocolate. The slightly smaller or rather thinner tin (16 x 8 cm) has a blue rim around the edge of the lid and contained one layer of chocolate. The design of the lid of both sizes is the same. It was decided by all three companies, that the tins would carry no brand name. However Queen Victoria was not amused by this decision; she wanted her army and navy to know that she was sending them quality British chocolate. As a compromise, the Cadbury name appeared on interior packaging of the chocolate. The tins remained unbranded. The empty tins had a more sombre use for for men killed in action. The tins, containing their few personal belongings, were sent home to the next of kin. The tins were not large and may have contained items such as medals, talismans, coins, jewellery, photos, letters and dog tags.Sheet metal tin with hinged lid. In the middle of the red lid of the tin is a gold-coloured embossed picture of Queen Victoria's head. To the left is Queen Victoria's insignia, and to the right are the words "South Africa 1900" and is inscribed "I wish you a happy New Year" and signed Victoria running along the bottom.gift to defence personnel from queen victoria. gift sent at christmas / new year in 1899/1900, gift sent at christmas / new year 1899/1900 -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument, Letter from David Chester MP and Victory in the Pacific Resources
... ...Defence Personnel...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Second World War Darren Chester Veteran's Affairs Defence Personnel Resources Victory in the Pacific Day VP Day A4 Letter from Darren Chester MP in regard to Victory in the Pacific Day Celebrations and a collection of resources to use. ...A4 Letter from Darren Chester MP in regard to Victory in the Pacific Day Celebrations and a collection of resources to use.second world war, darren chester, veteran's affairs, defence personnel, resources, victory in the pacific day, vp day -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchRation, Emergency Flying, August 1975 (8/75)
... This contained emergency flying rations for defence personnel....This contained emergency flying rations for defence personnel. Ration, Emergency Flying ...Ration pack carried on aircraft for use in emergency.A military dark green painted aluminium container with close fitting lid which is empty. This contained emergency flying rations for defence personnel.The container lid has the following printed inscription: "EMERGENCY FLYING RATION PKD 8/75" -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchBooklet - IRAQ Handbook, February 2003
... Ready reference handbook for Australian Defence Force personnel serving in Iraq....Small rectangular printed spiral bound black and white unclassified Iraq handbook used as a ready reference for Australian Defence Force personnel sereving in Iraq. Handbook contains nine sections over 58 pages. ...Small rectangular printed spiral bound black and white unclassified Iraq handbook used as a ready reference for Australian Defence Force personnel sereving in Iraq. Handbook contains nine sections over 58 pages. ...Ready reference handbook for Australian Defence Force personnel serving in Iraq.Ready reference handbook for Australian Defence Force serving in Iraq.Small rectangular printed spiral bound black and white unclassified Iraq handbook used as a ready reference for Australian Defence Force personnel sereving in Iraq. Handbook contains nine sections over 58 pages. Front and back clear plastic protective cover. Colour logo of the current Australian Defence Force on the front cover. Colour logo of the Australian Theatre Joint Intelligence Centre and date on back cover. Colour logo of the Australian Defence Force printed on the front cover. The words "Iraq Handbook" printed on front cover. Black printed rectangular line border on front cover. Black printed rectangular line border on back cover. The words "Printed February 2003" printed on back cover. Colour logo of the Australain Theatre Joint Intelligence Centre printed on back cover. The handbook contains a purpose page and nine sections of contents over 58 pages.iraq war. handbook. australian defence force. unclassified. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Cutlery Set
... General issue to Defence personnel ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country General issue to Defence personnel cutlery set General issue Hand engraved on knife - "GREAVES" Silver metal Spoon Knife and Fork set held together by attached metal clip Equipment Cutlery Set ...General issue to Defence personnel Silver metal Spoon Knife and Fork set held together by attached metal clipHand engraved on knife - "GREAVES"cutlery set, general issue -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchBook, Manual of Protection against Gas and Air Raids, Early 20th Century
... Defence...Military...Personnel...This Manual would have been used by Military Personnel of Protection against Gas and Air Raids, Respirators, Passive Air Defence....Gas Air Raids Respirators Passive Air Defence Military Personnel. On the first Pamphlet stamped 115 G.H. ...This Manual would have been used by Military Personnel of Protection against Gas and Air Raids, Respirators, Passive Air Defence.Safety precautions for Members of the Military circa 1930 and beyond.An oblong manual there are two seperate covers to the manual which are cardboard construction and coloured red. The covers are tied together with a black shoe lace. Inside the covers are Pamphlet No 1 Protection Against Gas in the Field, Pamphlet No 2 Respirators, Pamphlet No no 3 Passive Air DefenceOn the first Pamphlet stamped 115 G.H. Heidelberg. In ink the figures 79.gas, air raids, respirators, passive air defence, military, personnel. -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchTobacco Tin, Early 20th Century
... Defence...WW2...Personnel...Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula This tobacco tin was used by someone who indulged in cigarette smoking and was presumed to be used by in the Defence Force during the Second World War. Defence WW2 Personnel Tobacco W.D. & H.O. Wills(Australia) Ltd Sydney Trade Mark, on the lid of the tin. ...This tobacco tin was used by someone who indulged in cigarette smoking and was presumed to be used by in the Defence Force during the Second World War.Round, brown colour, tin materials with raised lettering on the tin lid and the base of the container.W.D. & H.O. Wills(Australia) Ltd Sydney Trade Mark, on the lid of the tin. Capstan Navy Cut FineTobacco, on the bottom of the tin.defence, ww2, personnel, tobacco -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Glenn, Graham, Serving Australia: The Australian Defence Force in the Twenty First Century
... Australian Defence Force - Personnel management...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Australian Defence Force - Personnel management Australia - Armed Forces - Military life A report into the Australian Defence Force in the 21st Century. ...A report into the Australian Defence Force in the 21st Century.A report into the Australian Defence Force in the 21st Century.australian defence force - personnel management, australia - armed forces - military life -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Medal - Military Medals, World War medals WW1 and WW2, 1919 1946
... Issued to Defence personnel for service during world war I and II...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Issued to Defence personnel for service during world war I and II military history army B Slaweski B B Slaweski 1. ...Issued to Defence personnel for service during world war I and II1. Green felt covered board with 6 medals to the Father Boleslas Slaweski (Staff Sgt ,Warrant Officer)and Son Bernard Bruce Slaweski and son 2 1914 -1915 star Bronze medal with 4 stars with crown on top star, ribbon has red white and blue colours merged at edges. Medal has crossed swords and laurel wreath Engraved on rear 7637 S/Sgt B Slaweski 1/6 Hosp. A. I. F. 3 British War medal circular medal of Silver Words on obverse GEORGIUS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND EMP AROUND THE HEAD OF KING GEORGE V Reverse has a figure of St. George mounted on a horse with a short sword in one hand, the other raised in victory. The horse tramples on the figures of death the Prussian eagle and skull and crossbones in the background are ocean waves The years 1914 1918 are embossed on the sides Around the edge is 7637 W O 1 B Slaweski A.M.C. A.I.F. Ribbon is dark blue, black, white,orange, white, black and dark blue 3. Victory medal Bronze medal with winged victory figure on obverse with The great war fro civilisation 1914 1918 non the reverse Ribbon is watered from a central red stripe through yellow green blue and purple 4 War medal 1939- 1945 Medal is round cupro nickel obverse shows head of King George 6th with circular inscription G.B>R> REXETINDIAE IMP GEORGIVS VI Reverse has a lion standing on a dragon the top shows the dates 1939- 1945 Ribbon is narrow red central strip with radiating stripes of white (narrow) and blue and red|5 Australian Service medal 1939 - 1945 Nickel silver medal with crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse Reverse has Australian Coat of Arms placed centrally surrounded by the words The Australian Service Medal 1939- 1945 Ribbon has wide Khaki central stripe flanked by two narrow red stripes and one of dark blue (navy) and one of light blue. (Air Force)|6. Australian Service medal 1945 -1975 Reverse has Federation star with name B B Slaweski R 38254 Ribbon Central yellow stripe with green flanked by navy blue Khaki and light blue stripes Medal has clasps PNG and FESR (Far East Strategic Reserve)|7 Small Clasps (For miniature medals )PNG and FESR Photo on back of Board Father and son Slaweski 8 Letter 2/2/1999 addressed to Mitcham RSL with details of Boreslas and Kevin Slaweski. 9 Letter dated 11/2/1999 to Mitcham RSL regarding PNG clasp.B Slaweski B B Slaweskimilitary history, army -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchBooklet, "Guide to Knitting"
... 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....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. ...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. -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreMemorabilia - Washing Dish
... Washing dish commonly used by Defence personnel at Nhill Air School between 1941 - 46...Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre 1 Aerodrome Road Nhill grampians Washing dish commonly used by Defence personnel at Nhill Air School between 1941 - 46 D (up arrow) D Metal washing dish Memorabilia Washing Dish ...Washing dish commonly used by Defence personnel at Nhill Air School between 1941 - 46Metal washing dish D (up arrow) D -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - 1939 - 1945 Star
... The Return From Active Service Badge (RASB) was issued to Australian Defence Personnel who have rendered warlike service....Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne The Return From Active Service Badge (RASB) was issued to Australian Defence Personnel who have rendered warlike service. ...The Return From Active Service Badge (RASB) was issued to Australian Defence Personnel who have rendered warlike service.Six pointed Medal. The cotton ribbon has 3 vertical stripes Dark Blue, Red and Light blue. Obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher surmounted by a Crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words The 1939 - 1945 Star. -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Legacy Appeal 2008, 09/2008
... Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with defence personnel sorting money and collection tubs....Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with defence personnel sorting money and collection tubs. ...Photos during Badge Week in September 2008. Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with defence personnel sorting money and collection tubs.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2008.Colour photo x 4 of Legacy appeal tins and trays and helpers in Legacy House in Badge week.Printed on the back No.< > Clarendon Photos 1821 which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 9A, 14A, 15A, 17A (see also 00767, 00770, 00771, 00772, 00774).legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Moorabbin Air MuseumFunctional object (Item) - Wooden Gas Rattle Alarm MK III 1943
... Wooden gas rattle alarm used by Air Raid and Civil Defence personnel to warn the residents of their area of potential air raids or gas attacks, issues a very loud sharp clacking sound made by the rattle was designed to attract attention. manufactured from dark brown hardwood timber....Wooden gas rattle alarm used by Air Raid and Civil Defence personnel to warn the residents of their area of potential air raids or gas attacks, issues a very loud sharp clacking sound made by the rattle was designed to attract attention. manufactured from dark brown hardwood timber. ...It has been impressed with a checker's stamp which employs the broad arrow 114, and is stamped MO 1943 MK III ,also has markings on rear 15-ND-D. -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Legacy Appeal 2008, September 2008
... Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with President Graeme Standish briefing a group of school children, and defence personnel....Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with President Graeme Standish briefing a group of school children, and defence personnel. A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2008. legacy appeal fundraising badge week Printed on the back No.< > Clarendon Photos 1820 which is the frame numbers and place of processing. ...Photos during Badge Week in September 2008. Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with President Graeme Standish briefing a group of school children, and defence personnel.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2008.Colour photo x 4 of various badge sellers in Legacy House for Badge week.Printed on the back No.< > Clarendon Photos 1820 which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 3A, 5A, 8A, 10A (see also 00767, 00771, 00772, 00773, 00774).legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchCanteen, Water
... The pouch and canteen are jungle green in colour and are worn attached to the webbing belt issued to defence personnel. refer item 00289.1. ...The pouch and canteen are jungle green in colour and are worn attached to the webbing belt issued to defence personnel. refer item 00289.1. Canteen, Water ...Example of Australian Army standard water canteen complete with carrying pouch issued to soldiers during the 1970s. This was a USA Army design adopted by the ADF during the Vietnam conflict. The pouch and canteen are jungle green in colour and are worn attached to the webbing belt issued to defence personnel. refer item 00289.1. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchImplement, Opener, 1998, 2003
... These were commonly called a Field Ration Opening Device (FRED) by defence personnel....These were commonly called a Field Ration Opening Device (FRED) by defence personnel. Implement, Opener ...A clear plastic pack containing two implements which are a combination can opener, bottle opener and measuring spoon. These implements were included with standard field ration packs and are made of plated metal featuring a small hinged cutter attached to the main body. These were commonly called a Field Ration Opening Device (FRED) by defence personnel.The body is stamped with the standard Department of Defence symbol: "/|\" . -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBadge
... General issue uniform badge to Australian Defence Force personnel....General issue uniform badge to Australian Defence Force personnel. adf badge Two brass coloured metal "Australia" badges - one with rear clips attached Badge Badge ...General issue uniform badge to Australian Defence Force personnel.Two brass coloured metal "Australia" badges - one with rear clips attachedadf, badge -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchBooklet, WW1 era
... Small booklet produced by the Australian Branch of the Red Cross Society, Headquarters and Central Depot, with guidelines for making donations of goods such as clothing, linen, blankets, bandages, books and food items to the Australian War effort and instructions for knitting woollen items of clothing intended for defence personnel on active service. The booklet is not dated however it is from the WW1 era and has twenty pages....Small booklet produced by the Australian Branch of the Red Cross Society, Headquarters and Central Depot, with guidelines for making donations of goods such as clothing, linen, blankets, bandages, books and food items to the Australian War effort and instructions for knitting woollen items of clothing intended for defence personnel on active service. The booklet is not dated however it is from the WW1 era and has twenty pages. ...Small booklet produced by the Australian Branch of the Red Cross Society, Headquarters and Central Depot, with guidelines for making donations of goods such as clothing, linen, blankets, bandages, books and food items to the Australian War effort and instructions for knitting woollen items of clothing intended for defence personnel on active service. The booklet is not dated however it is from the WW1 era and has twenty pages.The booklet front page has the following text: "RED CROSS SOCIETY", "AUSTRALIAN BRANCH", "Headquarters and Central Depot" and a note printed in red "When forwarding parcels, send by post complete duplicate list with number of each article to Officer-in-Charge." The Red Cross symbol is featured in the form of a red +. -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Legacy Appeal 2008, 2008
... Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with defence personnel sorting money and collection tubs. ...Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with defence personnel sorting money and collection tubs. ...Photos during Badge Week in September 2008. Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with defence personnel sorting money and collection tubs. The advertising poster that year had a small boy in a slouch hat and the line "I miss my Dad. With Legacy's help we won't be alone."A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2008.Colour photo x 5 of various badge sellers in Legacy House in Badge week.Printed on the back No.< > Clarendon Photos 1821 which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 4A, 10A, 12A, 18A, 22A (see also 00767, 00770, 00771, 00772, 00774).legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, adf personnel -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentreDocument - Honour Roll, Australia Remembers - World War II Shire of Buninyong Honour Roll
... List of defence force personnel from the Shire of Buninyong who served in World War 2....Buninyong Visitor Information Centre 408 Warrenheip Street Buninyong goldfields List of defence force personnel from the Shire of Buninyong who served in World War 2. ...List of defence force personnel from the Shire of Buninyong who served in World War 2.Framed A4 list of names in six columns of over 350 service men and women who served in World War 2. List supplied through the Australia Remembers program. Those killed in action are identified.world way ii, miniltary history, buninyong -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBadge (item) - Military Badge, Retuned From Active Service Badge (RASB)
... It is an Australian military badge issued to Australian Defence personnel who have rendered warlike or active service. ...It is an Australian military badge issued to Australian Defence personnel who have rendered warlike or active service. ...On the rear it has serial number A154302, issued by C'WLTH Govt. Amor Sydney. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchCompass
... Type Mark 3 black plated prismatic compass, standard issue to Australian Defence Forces personnel during the Vietnam conflict. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula Type Mark 3 black plated prismatic compass, standard issue to Australian Defence Forces personnel during the Vietnam conflict. ...Type Mark 3 black plated prismatic compass, standard issue to Australian Defence Forces personnel during the Vietnam conflict. This compass is complete with a leather pouch. Refer item 00002.1 and 00002.2 -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Photo, Anzac commemoration for students 1992, 1992
... The photo shows the boys and girls choirs on the Shrine Steps behind defence personnel. The proof sheet contains more images of the service and people gathered around the Shrine. ...The photo shows the boys and girls choirs on the Shrine Steps behind defence personnel. The proof sheet contains more images of the service and people gathered around the Shrine. ...A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The photo shows the boys and girls choirs on the Shrine Steps behind defence personnel. The proof sheet contains more images of the service and people gathered around the Shrine. Date unknown possibly 1992.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Black and white photo and proof sheet of a schools Anzac service at the Shrine.H34 on back in black ink.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Medal, Australian Defence Medal
... the Australian Defence Medal - the ADM was approved in 2006 to be awarded to Australian Defence Force personnel who have demonstrated their commitment and contribution to the nation by service for an initial enlistment period of four years service, whichever is the lesser....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast the Australian Defence Medal - the ADM was approved in 2006 to be awarded to Australian Defence Force personnel who have demonstrated their commitment and contribution to the nation by service for an initial enlistment period of four years service, whichever is the lesser. ...the Australian Defence Medal - the ADM was approved in 2006 to be awarded to Australian Defence Force personnel who have demonstrated their commitment and contribution to the nation by service for an initial enlistment period of four years service, whichever is the lesser.Round silver replica medal depicting Australian coat of arms. Red ribbon with two thin white stripes.The Australian Defence Medalaustralian, defence, medal -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1992, 1992
... One photo shows a group of defence personnel in formation facing an official party. ...One photo shows a group of defence personnel in formation facing an official party. ...A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. One photo shows a group of defence personnel in formation facing an official party. One photo shows President George Woodward addressing the crowd from a podium. The proof sheet contains more images of the service, the choir, other speakers, and students holding wreaths. Believed to be 1992 when George Woodward was president and the same year as 00577.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Black and white photo x 2 and proof sheet from a schools service at the Shrine in 1992.P12 F on back in blue ink.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Award - Medal set, Australian Defence Medal, 2006
... The Australian Defence Medal recognises Australian Defence Force personnel who have completed either an enlistment period or four years service after 3 September 1945....The Australian Defence Medal recognises Australian Defence Force personnel who have completed either an enlistment period or four years service after 3 September 1945. ...From the Swainston Collection, a set of documents and medals from a National Serviceman. The Australian Defence Medal recognises Australian Defence Force personnel who have completed either an enlistment period or four years service after 3 September 1945.This is an example of the Australian Defence Medal for which all Vietnam veterans were eligible.Cupro-nickel Australian Defence Medal plus miniature of same, attached to red and white striped ribbons with black edges to represent the colours of the Flanders poppy, symbol of the Anzac spirit. Three red stripes signify Army, Air Force, Navy. Striped ribbon bar with pins forms part of set. Covering letter addressed to N E Swainston, dated '27 April 2011'. The information card about symbolism of medal and original hard black case complete the set. Front shows Commonwealth Coat of Arms surrounded by the words 'THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDAL'. Reverse bears "FOR SERVICE' plus Crown of St Edward within a wattle wreath.'3801127 N E SWAINSTON' engraved around bottom edge of large medal.medal, defence medal, honours
