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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (collection) - A History of the Mediterranean Air War 1940-1945 Volume 1 : North Africa June 1940 - January 1942
... : North Africa June 1940 - January 1942... : North Africa June 1940 - January 1942... : North Africa June 1940 - January 1942 Book A History ... -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, FROM NORTH AFRICA, 8 November 1941
... POSTCARD, FROM NORTH AFRICA....North Africa... goldfields POSTCARD, FROM NORTH AFRICA. Postcard Black & White ...Picture postcard of Norman Huxley No. NX18101. 2/1 HQ Guard Battalion taken HAIFA, Egypt 8/11/1941.Postcard sent to pen pal Thelma Benson.Black & White Picture postcard of Norman Huxley on front and message on back.Picture postcard of Norman Huxley on front with name in pen. Message on back to pen pal Thelma Benson and signed by Norman Huxley.ww2, north africa, egypt, postcards -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Department of Veterans' Affair, North Africa and Syria : Australians in World War II, 2012
... North Africa and Syria : Australians in World War II...World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – North Africa – Syria...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book North Africa and Syria : Australians in World ...A pictorial account of the Australian army involvement in the North Africa and Syrian campaigns during World war twoIll, maps, p.167.non-fictionA pictorial account of the Australian army involvement in the North Africa and Syrian campaigns during World war twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – north africa – syria, australian army - pictorial works - north africa - syria -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - MAP of NORTH AFRICA, C.1939 - 45
... MAP of NORTH AFRICA...Map, German, North Africa, 1:500 000, all print in black... goldfields MAP of NORTH AFRICA Map Map, German, North Africa, 1:500 ...Doug Dean collection, refer cat No 4575PMap, German, North Africa, 1:500 000, all print in black and in German, map covers from “Tripolis” to Pt Said”, item appears to be two sheets glued together and laminated.maps, german, ww2 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Life Books, North Africa 1940 - 1942: The desert war, 1988
... North Africa 1940 - 1942: The desert war...World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - North Africa...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book North Africa 1940 - 1942: The desert war Index ...Australian involvement in the North African campaign 1940-1942Index, bib, ill, maps, p.163.non-fictionAustralian involvement in the North African campaign 1940-1942world war 1939-1945 - australian involvement, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Pan Books, Operation Torch: Anglo American invasion of North Africa, 1972
... Operation Torch: Anglo American invasion of North Africa...World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - North Africa... of North Africa Ill, maps, p.159. World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns ...The invasion by allied forces in North Africa in 1942Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionThe invasion by allied forces in North Africa in 1942world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa, operation torch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, North Africa 1940-1942: the desert war
... North Africa 1940-1942: the desert war... - Africa North North Africa 1940-1942: the desert war Book Book ...world war, 1939-1945 - australia, world war, 1939-1945 - campaigns - middle east, world war, 1939-1945 - campaigns - africa, north -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Africa - North East Coast - Ras Kòrai to Ras Hafun
... Africa - North East Coast - Ras Kòrai to Ras Hafun...Africa : North east coast...British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Africa - North East... Warrnambool great-ocean-road Navigation Chart Document Africa - North ...British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Africa - North East Coast - Ras Kòrai to Ras Hafunwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart, british admiralty, ras kòrai to ras hafun, gulf of aden, africa : north east coast -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - HISTORY OF EIGHTH ARMY, His Majesty's Stationery Office, The Eighth Army, 1944
... North Africa... it's glory years of defeating the Axis Forces in North Africa.... of The 8th Army in the battles of North Africa.... it's glory years of defeating the Axis Forces in North Africa ...History of the Eighth Army from Sept 41 - Jan 43. Covered it's glory years of defeating the Axis Forces in North Africa.Well worn Magazine, Titled "The 8th Army". Picture of British Soldier on front smiling and picture of 3 soldiers on back in an armoured vehicle in a desert scene. Contents covered the actions of The 8th Army in the battles of North Africa.Titled "The Eighth Army" Inside written "J. Reeves, 19 Alphinall St. B/Head, Cheshire"8th army, north africa, ww2, magazine -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, NORTH AFRICA, JOHN WILKINSON- LATHAM, Montgomery's Desert Army, 1977
... BOOK, WW2, NORTH AFRICA... goldfields BOOK, WW2, NORTH AFRICA Book Montgomery's Desert Army Soft ...Colour Plates by 'G.A. EMELETON'. OSPREY MEN AT ARMS SERIES.Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, blue and black colour print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration of three army personnel on white background. 40 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white photographs, maps and colour plates. Title page - two owner's stamps.Title page - owner's stamp, black ink, "MR. W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ PO BOX 76, KANGAROO FLAT/ VICTORIA, 3555, AUSTRALIA,"books, history, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Norman Gelb, Desperate Venture - The Story of Operation Torch, the Allied Invasion of North Africa, 1992
... Allied Invasion of North Africa..., the Allied Invasion of North Africa Red and grey hard cover book ...Red and grey hard cover book with dust jacket. Dust jacket sepia photo background of 2 officers plus black & white photo of soldiers coming ashore from a boat.Written on title page in pen: Donated by Bendigo Y Mens Clubbooks, military, history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Delprado/Ediciones del Prado, Luftwaffe squadrons in North Africa, 2000
... Luftwaffe squadrons in North Africa...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book Luftwaffe squadrons in North Africa Ill, p.64 ...An account of the operations of the Luftwaffe in North AfricaIll, p.64.An account of the operations of the Luftwaffe in North Africaworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany, luftwaffe - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hugh V. Clarke and Colin Burgess, Barbed wire and bamboo : Australian POWs in Europe, North Africa, Singapore, Thailand and Japan, 1993
... Barbed wire and bamboo : Australian POWs in Europe, North... in Europe, North Africa, Singapore, Thailand and Japan Ill, maps, p ...A collection of stories of capture, imprisonment and escape in World War I and II. Covering experiences in Europe and in South East Asia, the book presents contrasting PoW experiences - of daring escapes from Colditz Castle, and of endurance and slow suffering in Japanese camps.Ill, maps, p.159A collection of stories of capture, imprisonment and escape in World War I and II. Covering experiences in Europe and in South East Asia, the book presents contrasting PoW experiences - of daring escapes from Colditz Castle, and of endurance and slow suffering in Japanese camps.world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese, world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – germany -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photo, Army WW2, Prime Minister Churchill and Australian General Moreshead in North Africa
... in North Africa.... General Moreshead in North Africa. Black and white photo - reprint. ...Black and white photo - reprint. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photographs, North Africa, c WW2
... North Africa... melbourne Photographs North Africa Winston Churchill and General ...Winston Churchill and General Morsehead. Winston Churchill and others. Australian 25 pounder gun with camouflage netting. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, North Africa 1940-1942. The Desert War, 1988
... North Africa 1940-1942. The Desert War.... melbourne Book - WW2 North Africa 1940-1942. The Desert War. Hard ...Hard cardboard Cover. Printed text and pictures. 168 Pages.Time-Life Books, Australia. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Africa - North East Coast - Ras Kòrai to Ras Hafun
... Africa - North East Coast - Ras Kòrai to Ras Hafun...British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Africa - North East... Warrnambool great-ocean-road Navigation Chart Document Africa - North ...British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Africa - North East Coast - Ras Kòrai to Ras Hafunwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart, british admiralty, ras kòrai to ras hafun -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Italian 75mm Anti-aircraft Round, 1939
... North Africa.... Australians encountered these weapons in North Africa from 1941.... Australians encountered these weapons in North Africa from 1941 ...Shell for the Cannone da 75/46 C.A. modello 34. This gun fired a 6.5kg shell to an effective range/height 8,500 metres. Australians encountered these weapons in North Africa from 1941 to 1942. Brass shell with cast iron projectile.S M I 14-6-39 L.7 U.T.A.N FIRENZEworld war two, ww2, second world war, italian, north africa, north africa campaign, cannone da 75/46 c.a. modello 34, 75mm anti-aircraft round -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH WW2
... North Africa... suggest locations in North Africa and Middle East. The album... suggest locations in North Africa and Middle East. The album ...Photos related to 3rd Sqn RAAF WW2. Nature of photo's suggest locations in North Africa and Middle East. The album is related to a collection re E.M. Collihole VX35201, refer Cat No 7235 for his service details.Collection of 60 plus photos in an album. All black and white and the nature is of various landscapes, buildings, people of a local tourist nature around Tripoli and other Middle Eastern/ Arabic looking locations. Album itself is bound loose leaf pages. Cover is pale brown/yellow with picture of lagoon and palm trees on the front and the word " Album" in black. Picture is in green. Two stud holes for binding through which one piece of white string threaded. Other string is missing.Written on inside front cover "Birthday at Farm Killian" and "Mrs Colivers Kid". photos, album, north africa -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Eigth Army, Post 1943
... north africa... pictorial accounts of the battles in North Africa. The army was made... of the battles in North Africa. The army was made up of men from England ...Eighth Army September 1941 to January 1943 Prepared for the War Office by the Ministry of Information The Army at War pictorial accounts of the battles in North Africa. The army was made up of men from England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand and India106 page booklet with picture of soldier in battle gear on front and 1/6 in bottom right hand cornereighth army, north africa, alamain, tobruk, 1941 - 1943 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medals, Africa Star, abt 1945
... in North Africa from the date of the entry of Italy into the war... clasps: North Africa 1942-43 8th Army 1st Army... clasps: North Africa 1942-43 8th Army 1st Army No recipient ...The Africa Star was granted for operational service in North Africa from the date of the entry of Italy into the war on 10 June 1940, up to the date of the cessation of operations against the enemy in North Africa on 12 May 1943. The Africa Star may also be awarded for operational service as a member of the Australian Defence Force during the Syrian Campaign in the period from 8 June 1941 to 11 July 1941. Eligibility This medal is awarded for a minimum of one days operational service in North Africa, west of the Suez Canal between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 and in Syria between 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941. The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The 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 Africa Star'. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse. The Ribbon The Africa Star ribbon colours represent the desert and the service of the Armies, Naval Forces, Merchant Navy and the Air Forces. Clasps Three clasps were issued for the Africa Star: 8 th Army 1 st Army North Africa 1942-43 Only one clasp is worn and when the ribbon is worn alone a ribbon emblem, ‘8', ‘1' or silver rosette as appropriate is worn to denote the award of a clasp.Full size and miniature Africa Star medals. Miniature has clasps: North Africa 1942-43 8th Army 1st ArmyNo recipient engraved -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Sketch - Football Team, 7-12-1940
... North Africa...-1940 at unknown location possibly Egypt/North Africa List... on 7-12-1940 at unknown location possibly Egypt/North Africa ...Aussie Rules football match between D Coy and C Coy of the 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion played at 1.30 on 7-12-1940 at unknown location possibly Egypt/North Africa List of team players, officials and umpire names and nicknames including AR Wills ("Gaza Kid")Light blue lined note paper with oval shape marked with names written in pencil. On reverse side in pencil list of names under heading of Team. Alongside seven names are signatures in black ink.1.30 D Coy V C Coy 7-12-1940 Two columns marked "President and Officials" followed by names Reverse side - "Team"- followed by two columns of nicknames and names some with signatures in ink. 2/5 aust. infantry battalion, d & c coy, ww2, football match, 7/12/1940, north africa -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... North Africa... and were deployed to North Africa and New Guinea.... was raised in Victoria in 1939 and were deployed to North Africa ...Image mostly likely taken in the Middle East depicting group of eight soldiers eating and drinking at rear of stationary land rover. Soldiers' surnames are listed on rear with exception of one, entitled "self" and possibly Albert Robert WILLS VX5275, who sent image to parent/s. Soldiers possibly served with the 2/5 Infantry Battation which was raised in Victoria in 1939 and were deployed to North Africa and New Guinea.Black and white photograph of soldiers eating and drink at rear of stationary land rover.Handwritten on back - Taken whilst on the tour. Here we were 5-6000ft above sea level. Sgts Johnston, Ridge, ? Ptes ?Evans, Miller, Self, Murnane, ?Clem, Humphries Love Son xxxww2, 2/5 aust. infantry battalion, north africa, albert robert wills, sgt johnston, sgt ridge, private evans, private miller, private murnane, private clem, private humphries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Diary of Private L.A. Jones, 1940 - 1944
... in Egypt, P.O.W. in North Africa, Italy, internee in Switzerland... in Egypt, P.O.W. in North Africa, Italy, internee in Switzerland.... in North Africa, Italy, internee in Switzerland and return ...Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944.Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944. Covers journey to Middle East, experiences as soldier in Egypt, P.O.W. in North Africa, Italy, internee in Switzerland and return to Australia. Ref Photo are at NP3039 & NP3040.9Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944. jones, lionel arthur, world war, 1939 - 1945, prisoners of war -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ceramic - Amphora, mid-to-late 1800s
... North Africa... 1800s and experts suggest it was of North African origin... it was of North African origin. The presence of the amphora in the sand ...This amphora or jug, with a silhouette shaped like a woman with hands on hips wearing a long flared-out skirt. The design was used in ancient Greece for pottery storage jars, the neck being narrower than the body. The amphora was discovered by Joe O'Keeffe in 1934 in a sand blowout west of Levy's Point west of Warrnambool while he was planting marram grass for Mr Duncan. An article in the Warrnambool Standard newspaper of December 21, 1985, states that the amphora may be linked to the wooden sailing ship called the Mahogany Ship (also called the Ancient Wreck). Thermoluminescence testing indicates the relic was made in the mid-to-late 1800s and experts suggest it was of North African origin. The presence of the amphora in the sand dunes, and the amphora itself, are still a mystery. The amphora was donated to Flagstaff Hill on a long-term loan by the Duncan family and displayed to the public for the first time on December 21, 1985, until February 2023 when the display was returned to storage to rest with the redevelopment of the Assistant Lighthouse Keepers Cottage (Shipwreck Museum). An extensive search for members of the Duncan Family has been undertaken by Flagstaff Hill and stakeholders to resolve the loan term loan, but the family is not known. As such to properly care for the amphora, it has been registered until ownership can be determined.The object is significant for its possible link to one of Victoria’s and Australia’s maritime mysteries, the Mahogany Ship (also known as the Ancient Wreck). It is one of very few known relics that could give evidence of the existence and history of the vessel. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register S438 as it is one of Victoria’s oldest recorded shipwrecks. The identity of the vessel has the potential to change Australia’s history.Amphora or jug; earthenware, orange clay with areas of cream. The vessel has a wide mouth, a deep lip, two opposing handles between the neck and shoulder, and a bulbous body. The curved handles have a design of six bands between them. There are three rings of small dots encircling the body. The underside has concentric circles in the clay, uneven edge and pinhole markings. Pinhole patterns: [3 holes above 3 holes] opposite [3 holes above 3 holes], 1 hole] [ 1 hole above 2 holes]flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, amphora, jug, mahogany ship, ancient wreck, joe o'keefe, duncan, thermoluminescence, north africa, levy point, pottery, storage jar -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Poem, Framed, Avis Quarrell, Night at Mersa Matruh, C 2016
... north africa.../ they were in North Africa./I wrote the poem because of the poignancy... and gave this to my husband while/ they were in North Africa./I ...This poem references Mersa Matruh, a port town on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt where Tom Meagher of the 14th Battalion may have served. Mersa Matruh was the backdrop for a series of battles between the German and British forces from mid- to late-1942.This poem was written by Avis Quarrell, an active community member of the Warrnambool RSL. Avis Quarrell was a former driver during the Second World War and is well known as a photographer and author in the Warrnambool area. The poem is well provenanced, bearing a dedication from the author herself and has significant interpretive capacity to discuss the North African campaigns, experiences of war and the history of the 14th Battalion when paired with the sketch.Poem printed in black ink on marled biege coloured paper in serif font, centred on page and signed by hand. Frame comprises of black plastic and is suspended by a wire on the reverse, which is screwed in on both the left and right hand sides. Poem is sealed in frame by framing tape, brown in colour. A gold adhesive label in the lower left hand corner indicates the framer and an inscription printed on paper is adhered onto the back of the frame.Underneath poem on front: “Avis Quarrell. C 2016.” On reverse, gold adhesive label reads: “Henna Street Picture Framers/74 Henna Street, Warrnambool/Ph/Fax (03) 5561 4795/ABN 88160473014” Printed inscription on reverse reads: “Warrnambool R.S.L./Please accept this Mersa Matruh sketch and poem/from Avis Quarrell and family (Anne and Murray/ Coverdale, Stephan and Jenny Quarrell, David/ and Janet Quarrell.)/Tom Meagher was a member of the 14th Battalion/in World War 2 and gave this to my husband while/ they were in North Africa./I wrote the poem because of the poignancy it/ created in my heart./We give this on the 100 Anniversary of the/ Warrnambool Sub-Branch, 26th of April, 2016 (16 crossed out and replaced with a 17).”north africa, mersa matruh, 14th battalion, poetry, quarrell, world war two, second world war, tom meagher -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Werner Co, Portfolio of photographs of famous scenes, cities and paintings : containing a rare and elaborate collection of photographic views of the entire world of nature and art, presenting and describing the choicest treasures of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North and South America, the Old World and the New, 189?
... and describing the choicest treasures of Europe, Asia, Africa... the choicest treasures of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North ...A collection of photographs from around the worldIll, p.196.non-fictionA collection of photographs from around the worldgeography - pictorial works, photography -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine clipping, Absolutely Bloody or A Tale of Tobruk, 1941_
... north africa.... rats of tobruk poems ww2 world war 2 north africa ...A poem written during the Tobruk campaign of WW2.This is an example of the humour displayed by Australian troops during the siege of Tobruk.An A4 photocopy of an article.Nilrats of tobruk, poems, ww2, world war 2, north africa -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
native boy cleaning ears of soldier
... , journey, boat, north africa, sailor..., anzac, ww1, soldiers, australian, uniform, journey, boat, north ...world war 1, anzac, ww1, soldiers, australian, uniform, journey, boat, north africa, sailor -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2 TOMAHAWK AIRCRAFT
... North Africa... Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record. WW2 North ...Photograph depicts a WW2 Tomahawk aircraft piloted by Ian A. Lyons. Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A, 'Joe' Lyons Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white photograph of a piloted WW2 Tomahawk aircraft taxiing on a desert landing strip. Photograph is mounted on dark green coloured cardboard. A handwritten caption on white paper is attached to the bottom of the photograph.Handwritten caption: 'IAN LYONS, 3RD SQUADRON (TOMAHAWK) LIBYA 1942, WESTERN DESERT'.ww2, north africa, western desert, libya, tomahawk aircraft, ian a. 'joe' lyons