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Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Army issue water bottle and khaki canvas cover : post WW2, post 1945
... Army issue water bottle and khaki canvas cover : post WW2...For issue to Army personnel post WW2 to attach...hard plastic water bottle post WW2, canvas cover with studs...Water bottle labelled "made in Korea" which indicates post...-country For issue to Army personnel post WW2 to attach ...For issue to Army personnel post WW2 to attach to their belts webbing. The water bottle is 1945 issue on. The canvas water bottle cover is WW2 issue. hard plastic water bottle post WW2, canvas cover with studs WW2 and post WW2 issue. 2 x Metal hooks on the canvas cover to attach to belts webbing. Water bottle labelled "made in Korea" which indicates post WW2 era. -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Print, Commando Golden Jubilee commemorative print, Late 2004
... - 50th anniversary- commemorative print- post-ww2 commandos... to present-day post-WW2 Commandos, to 2005. ...Framed print, showing WW2 and post-WW2 Commandos... to present-day post-WW2 Commandos, to 2005. The print celebrates ...The print depicts the evolution from WW2 Commandos to present-day post-WW2 Commandos, to 2005. The print celebrates the formation of the post-WW2 Commandos and their 50th anniversary in 2005.Framed print, showing WW2 and post-WW2 Commandos and the original post-WW2 'Strike Swiftly' beret badge. Limited edition print 12/100.2 commando company- 1st commando regiment- golden jubilee- 50th anniversary- commemorative print- post-ww2 commandos -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - OFFICERS OBLIGATIONS POST WW2, Australian Army, c1939-1950
... OFFICERS OBLIGATIONS POST WW2...Post WW2... Regulations Post WW2 One sheet of paper folded to make 4 pages ...Refers to WW2 Service of Capt E.M. BushOne sheet of paper folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. It covers subjects such as Reserve of Officers. Retired list. Male and Female Officers. Obligations of Officers.officers, regulations, post ww2 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Collection of letters relating to the Post WW2 Monetary Reconstruction, 1941 - 1947
... Collection of letters relating to the Post WW2 Monetary... the correspondence deals with post WW2 economic reconstruction. The earlier.... Document Collection of letters relating to the Post WW2 Monetary ...Sydney William NEWMAN was active in organisations including The Australian People's Movement, the New Economics Association, The Douglas National Credit Movement, The Melbourne Economic Research Council & the International Monetary & Reconstruction Fund.A collection of 23 letters between various Commonwealth Government Departments and Sydney William NEWMAN, Engineer of Dow Street, Port Melbourne. Mr Newman was the Hon. Secretary of The Melbourne Economic Research Council. Written mainly during 1941 & 44 the correspondence deals with post WW2 economic reconstruction. The earlier letters are from the Department of Labour & National Service but later from various members of the Federal Parliament, including Dame Enid LYONS.banking, the melbourne economic research council, international monetary & reconstruction fund, dame enid lyons, sydney william newman, the australian people's movement, new economics association, the douglas national credit movement -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - High energy ignition unit Rotax NB38, Rocket interceptor, CA-31, CA-23, All weather fighter, GAF all through jet trainer, Air superiority fighter, Rotax, Arrow engines, Kitplane magazine, CAC formulae, data testing, engine testing log of aircraft incidents 1942 to 1957, Australian aircraft components, A3J-1 jet fighter, Ceres, primary jet trainer, Wallaby, CA 31, Mirage III, Jindivik, Ikara, Canberra, Nomad, Military projects, list of managers , Avon 100 series, anti icing, propeller design, gas turbine part 1 and 2, Canberra modification 750, 746, CAC Keith Meggs collection post WW2
... CAC Keith Meggs collection post WW2.... Moorabbin melbourne CAC Keith Meggs collection post WW2. Document ... -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Article - Ration scale chart, Post WW2 daily ration scale chart in 2 parts
... Post WW2 daily ration scale chart in 2 parts... Post WW2 daily ration scale chart in 2 parts Article Ration ...2 pages listing daily rations for Australian Militia and weekly totalsSothern command area. Authority AHQ. Memo 30281 of 20 Aug 1947. (Hand written -Capt. Crawford) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, POST WW2, Post 1945
... PHOTOGRAPH, POST WW2...) Cardboard cylinder for the above item. Photograph PHOTOGRAPH, POST ....1) Panorama photo, Black and White, shows a group of men in suits and medals, in background is a banner which appears to say "12th" Aust Infantry Brigade". .2) Cardboard cylinder for the above item.Readable on Banner, "Middle East, New Guinea, Balikpapan"photographs, 12th, panorama -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 38TH POST WW2, 1) c.1950's; .2) 1952; .3) 1954
... PHOTOGRAPHS, 38TH POST WW2.... Photograph PHOTOGRAPHS, 38TH POST WW2 ....1) Black & white group photo of the Officers of 38th Infantry Battalion in uniform. Officers are seated & standing with a number of trees in the background. Attached printed label includes the office's names. Dated 1950's. Photo mounted on cardboard. .2) Black & white photo of WO2 Jack Gerdsen in uniform, standing in front of a water landing craft & mountains. .3) Black & white photo of 6 soldiers in uniform, tents in background.On printed labels: .1) “ Officers of 38th Infantry Battalion, Northern Victorian Regiment Puckapunyal 1950's. Includes Officer's names” .2) “WO2 Jack Gerdsen 38th Infantry Battalion, Northern Victoria Regiment, 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Korea 1952” .3) “Royal Camp Canberra 1954, Ray Gilbert, Maurie Robertson, Maurie Jorgenson, Len Bliss Don Ruxton, Ken Buckanan”photograpy - photographs-mount accessories, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 38TH BN POST WW2, 1) - .3) 1958; .4) 1956
... PHOTOGRAPHS, 38TH BN POST WW2.... Photograph PHOTOGRAPHS, 38TH BN POST WW2 ...4 x Black & white photos mounted on cardboard. .1) Chief of Police on L & Second Officer on R in front of a crowd of people for The Challenge for the Freedom of Entry to City of Bendigo. .2) March past parade of 38th Infantry Battalion in front of a crowd of people at Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo. .3) 38th Infantry Battalion marching on Forest Street on return from Queen Elizabeth Oval, 2 churches & houses in background. .4) 38th Infantry Battalion in foreground on a street with buildings in background.On printed label on rear: .1) “38th Infantry Battalion - Northern Victorian Rgt. The Challenge” .2) “38th Infantry Battalion - Northern Victorian Rgt. March Past - Queen Elizabeth Oval” .3) “38th Infantry Battalion - Northern Victorian Rgt. Forest Street on return from Queen Elizabeth Oval Freedom of Entry - City of Bendigo 24th August 1958” .4) On printed label bottom centre: “38th Infantry Battalion - Northern Victorian Rgt Band. On Parade for the Governor of Victoria” 14 March 1956. photography-photographs, military history, 38th bn, passchendaele barracks trust -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Banner - Banner - M& Z Commando Association post WW2 ,6 poles,storage bag,2 pole caps,2 guide ropes
... Banner - M& Z Commando Association post WW2 ,6 poles.... melbourne Banner Banner - M& Z Commando Association post WW2 ,6 ... -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 1948-1950
... Ex POW Camp 13 Murchison. Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post...Ex POW Camp 13 Murchison. Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post... bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait. Paul Hoemberg POW's ...Ex POW Camp 13 Murchison. Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait.Ex POW Camp 13 Murchison. Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait.paul hoemberg, pow's, camp 13 murchison -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Heinz Hass and bride, 1948-1950
... Heinz Hass and bride in Germany post WW2. Photo sent..., post WW2 Germany... Tatura the-murray Heinz Hass and bride in Germany post WW2. Photo ...Heinz Hass and bride in Germany post WW2. Photo sent to George Campbell, war historian, ex guard Camp 13 Murchison Victoria.Ex POW camp 13 Murchison Victoria. Heinz Hass and his bride, post WW2 Germanyheinz hass, george campbell, murchison, camp 13, pow's -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Poster
... Medals & Honours Post WW2... General Medals & Honours Post WW2 Poster ...Medals & Honours Post WW2poster, general -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - framed, Byrneside Store, Post WW2
... was taken from across the road. Post WW2....Post WW2... the road. Post WW2. Byrneside Store Photograph - framed ...Byrneside was originally Baldwinsville and was to be a major town prior to Tatura's development. Only the store, hall and tennis courts remain.Black and white photograph in metal frame depicting Byrneside Store and residence behind. A W H Halsey owner. Photograph was taken from across the road. Post WW2.Byrneside General Store Post Office. Peters Ice cream, A W H Halsey, Shell, The Age.byrneside post office, byrneside general store, a w h halsey -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
RAAOC Corps Badge Royal Australian Army, 1939 on
... 2 x RAAOC Badges. Used in WW2 and post WW2. RAAOC = Royal... Badges. Used in WW2 and post WW2. RAAOC = Royal Australian ...WW2 to present day Royal Australian Army. Ordinance Corps. Corps Badges 1939 onwards. Royal Australian Army2 x RAAOC Badges. Used in WW2 and post WW2. RAAOC = Royal Australian Ordinance Corps. RAAOC1939 on, royal australian army ordinance corps, corps badges raaoc -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph
... , prior to its demolition in 2003. Occupied post ww2 by Harold... Streets, prior to its demolition in 2003. Occupied post ww2 ...Building, north west corner of Casey and Albert Streets, prior to its demolition in 2003. Occupied post ww2 by Harold Wilson as a motor repair garage. -
Keilor East RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket, c. 1946-1952
... post ww2... occupation commonwealth forces japan post ww2 post wwii australia ...Long sleeve button up khaki woollen jacket with four large front pockets and buttoned down shoulder epaulets. Brass buttons. Ribbon bar and service chevrons. Brass 'Rising Sun' badges on collar ends.Campaign ribbons include 1939–45 Star, 1941-42/45 Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Australian Service Medaloccupation, commonwealth, forces, japan, post ww2, post wwii, australia, india, uk, new zealand -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GREAT COAT, ARMY, 1965
... Post WW2... goldfields Uniform Army Great Coat Post WW2 Manufacturers information ...Coat - Khaki colour wool fabric uniform great coat. Double breasted with six buttons. Collar which fastens with buttons and metal hook and eye fastener. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons. Back has full length inverted pleat with lower vent with two buttons (missing) concealed closure - double half belt with two buttons back at waist. Buttons - brown colour plastic. Two inset front pockets with flap. light brown colour cotton half lining and sleeve and pocket lining. three white colour cotton fabric manufacturers label, two inside back below, one inside lower edge left side.Manufacturers information - black ink stamp. Top - "CGCF/Victoria/SIZE 7/ 1965/ ^". Middle - "REGIMENTAL NO./ NAME" Lower - attached only at top - print illegible.uniform, army, great coat, post ww2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Posters Honours and Awards, Defence Honours and Awards, circa 2000
... ww1, ww2, post ww2 medals poster... by the Defence Department ww1, ww2, post ww2 medals poster Defence ...Two coloured posters displaying Defence Honours and Awards from World War 1, World War 2 and Post World War 2 Operational. Prepared by the Defence DepartmentA3 PostersDefence Honours and Awards World War 1, World War 2 and Post world War II Operationalww1, ww2, post ww2 medals poster -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - BANNER, MOUNTED
... Post WW2... goldfields Banner Japan Post WW2 “34 Brigade/ Provost/ Coy/ Hird ...Banner- soft vinyl canvas, printed in white, black and grey colours. Mounted on two hanging poles, timber with cream coloured plastic coating ornamental knobs on each end with black cord hanger “34 Brigade/ Provost/ Coy/ Hird/ Japan 1945-1952banner, japan, post ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - AIR LETTER 1947, C.1947
... Post WW2.... Air letters food parcels Post WW2 Hand written, “Mr A Ferris ...The letter to Mr A Ferris was from Mr and Mrs R Ferris of Bristol U.K thanking him for the food parcel. They were not related to each other. Australians sent food parcels to the UK after WW2. This one contained meat, milk, honey, cheese and jelly powder. It was organised through the “Bristol Society of Melbourne”. The letter is in the collections relating to Alfred G Ferris 2156 AIF, refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Envelope, “Air Letter”, light blue colour, all type in black, hand written on the front, dated 1947.Hand written, “Mr A Ferris Pte bag, Pyramid Hill Victoria Australia”air letters, food parcels, post ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, RATION 1949, Commonwealth of Australia, C. 1949
... post WW2... and butter post WW2 Hand written in black pen,” Ferris A.M, Pte Bag ...Item in the collection relating to A.G.Ferris No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Tea and Butter ration card No A908246, all print in black, “Commonwealth of Australia”, hand writing in pen, item has a couple of coupons missing ie used.Hand written in black pen,” Ferris A.M, Pte Bag Pyramid Hill”ration cards, team and butter, post ww2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Twenty page issue December 1941 No. 93, Societe Orientale de Publicite, The A.I.F. News Special Christmas Issue 1941, December 1941
... Civil Aviation Post WW2... Imperial Force - Western Desert WW2 Civil Aviation Post WW2 Air ...The A.I.F.= The Australian Imperial Force and this newspaper was supplied free to the troops of the Australian Army Canteens Service. This issue is dated Saturday 22nd December 1941. It includes advertisments for businesses in Cairo and Alexandria; Egypt, Palestine and Syria. Page 2 includes a poem titled "This Holy Night" by Pte C.M. Walker; two sonnets by Rupert Brooke; a poem, "Waiting Dreams" by Pilot Officer J.A. Henderson RAAF and a poem by Lieut. David McNicoll AIF Abroad Air Mail - Palestine. Page 3 includes a message from General Sir Thomas Blamey, an article on the part women would increasingly play as a consequence of the emergency war policy; an advertisment for tobacco specially packed for overseas forces. Page 4 includes an article on Australian coastal cities being ready for raids. Page 5 includes an article about the Commonwealth of the Philippines and their defense which until 1946 lay with America. General D Macarthur was the Commander In Chief in the Philippines. Germany's "secret Weapon" legend. Page 6 includes "Dancing Dan's Christmas"; "Bluey and Curley" comic strip. Page 7 includes article "Rommel's Armoured Might Lies Strewn Over Libyan Sands" Page 8 includes an article: "All In Fun" - a revue - has begun a tour of Australian camps in Palestine and Syria. Page 9 includes articles "War Will Revolutionise Air Services In Australia"; a list - Greek Awards To AIF Officers and a cartoon by George Aria titled 'Jonah '. Pages 10&11 "Christmas 1941" - messages from prominent people: Mr Winston Churchill; The Govenor General (Lord Gorrie); The Prime Minister (Mr Curtin); Mininster for the Army (Mr Forde). Also photos of army operations and traditional family Christmas time. Page 12 &13 Articles regarding sport under the heading 'Australian Sporting Digest'. Page 14 A story - "The Gift of the Magi" - an O Henry Christmas Story. Also a greeting from Myer's of Melbourne and Adelaide to all Myer Men in the AIF Page 15 An article where General Blamey reassures Australia about its capability of defence. Page 16 A description of a battle by Australian sloop "Parramatta" with HMAS "Auckland" against enemy planes whilst they were escorting a merchant ship with a cargo of petrol during the Battle of Tobruk Page 17 & 18 Pages under the title 'ACK-I-FOOFS' (Articles submitted by soldiers: The real Rat of Tobruk - a rat trained by L/Cpl Jack Kneeshaw which he named "Goebbels"; poems and cartoons. Page 19 "Women of War" - photos of women at work filling in for men who have gone to war. Page 20 Xmas Greetings 1942-1942 - a 1942 Calendar signed by 14 members of the AIF, some with messages and including their Army Number. Twenty pages of news supplied free to the troops by the Australian Army Canteens Service.The last page is a calendar for 1942 with personal inscriptions and greetings of servicemen. Some inscriptions have I.D. Numbers ( VX35435 W. Johnston; QX20753 of Carmody ; VX40449 ; VX39637 N. Powell; VX32054 Blue Ernistson?; N?X23234 W.Cummins; VXthe a.i.f. news christmas edition 1941, australian imperial force, world war 2, australian army canteens service, general blamey, world war 2 - pacific war, world war 2 - phillipine islands, general d macarthur, emergency plans ww2 australia, secret weapons ww2, western desert ww2, australian imperial force - western desert ww2, civil aviation post ww2, air services australia, lord gowrie, governor general lord gowrie, prime minister john curtain, minister for the army - mr forde, cartoons 1941, women-in ww2, xmas greetings calendar 1941-1942, cairo 1941, palestine 1941, western desert 1941, advertisements 1941, middle east 1941 -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Metal Uniform Embellishments of the Australian Army Post 1953 Volume 1 - Insignia for Corps and Schools, 2017
... Post WW2 insignia... approval from the Australian Defence Force. Australian Army Post ...This 236 page, full-colour hard copy reference work, catalogues the metal insignia embellishments used by all Corps and Schools of the Australian Army (including philanthropic organisations), from 1953 through to the present. The book provides images of the front and the back of a given (metal) insignia set for each Corps etc. Each image set depicts the relevant hat badge, collar badges and epaulette title and/or cloth shoulder title applicable. The book's images record three distinctly different 'generations' of insignia manufacturing methods/types, including the: gilt brass and white metal items used in the 1953 to 1964 period; and anodised aluminium 'StayBright' insignia introduced as from 1964[ and 'BriteShine' insignia introduced with effect from 1997 (running through to the present). The full colour photographic images in the book are complimented by written descriptions which cite each item's distinguishing characteristics... including measures of: typical weight, height, width and thickness (at a given point). A discussion of copies and faked items is also provided, including microscope resolution images of 'tell tale' signs to look for. The entries in the book are organised alphabetically and match those used in the Authors' 614 page eBook version of this work (the eBook is a separate edition which provides scalable images of all relevant insignia and many manufacturing variants).The hard copy and electronic editions of this work are able to be used either separately or concurrently, as and when users require. Regards Mark Corcoran & Arthur Butler The Authors charlibravobooks.com Re: Copyright As the original authors we hold the sole copyright authority to sell this work. This item does not infringe on any copyright, trademark and/or intellectual property rights and we hold specific written publication approval from the Australian Defence Force. Soft cover, spiral bound 235 pagesaustralian army, post ww2 insignia -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Metal Uniform Embellishments of the Australian Army Post 1953 Volume 2 - Insignia for Units and Regiments
... post ww2 insignia and badges... army insignia post ww2 insignia and badges Metal Uniform ...This 305 page, full colour hard copy reference work, catalogues the series of metal uniform embellishments used by Units and Regiments of the Australian Army, from 1953 through to the date of publication. The book provides images of the front and the back of a given (metal) insignia set for each Unit or Regiment operating within the Australian Army since 1953 (including abolished formations). Each image set, depicts the relevant hat badge, collar badges and epaulette title and/or cloth shoulder title applicable. The book’s images document at least three distinctly different ‘generations’ of insignia manufacturing methods/types, including the: gilt brass and white metal items used in the 1953 to 1964 period; and anodised aluminium ‘StayBright’ insignia introduced as from 1964 and ‘BriteShine’ insignia introduced with effect from 1997 (running through to today). The full colour photographic images in the book are complimented by written descriptions which cite each item’s distinguishing characteristics… including measures of: typical weight, height, width and thickness (at a given point). A discussion of copies and faked items is also provided, including microscope resolution images of ‘tell tale’ signs to look for. The entries in this book are organised alphabetically and are consistent with those used in the Authors’ earlier publications (ie. the 614 page eBook version of Volume 1, as well as with the 236 page ‘Concise’ hard copy Editions of Volume 1). australian army insignia, post ww2 insignia and badges -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Photograph, Major Peter Seddon, circa 1950s
... commando company - post-ww2 commando - special forces units... the first of the post-WW2 Commando and Special Forces units raised ...Major Peter Seddon was the founding Officer Commanding of 2 Commando Company when it was first raised in Melbourne in 1955.I and 2 Commando Companies, in Sydney and Melbourne, were the first of the post-WW2 Commando and Special Forces units raised in Australia since the disbanding of the WW2 Commando units. Rectangular black and white glossy head and shoulders photograph of subject."Peter Seddon" Donated by Peter Seddon.The first Officer Commanding 2 Commando Company.major peter seddon - founding officer commanding - 2 commando company - post-ww2 commando - special forces units -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Photograph - Photograph of Major WH 'Mac' Grant
... commando company - post-ww2 commandos... the first of the post-WW2 Commando and Special Forces units raised ...Major WH 'Mac' Grant was the founding Officer Commanding of 1 Commando Company when it was first raised in Sydney in 1955.1 and 2 Commando Companies, in Sydney and Melbourne, were the first of the post-WW2 Commando and Special Forces units raised in Australia since the disbanding of the WW2 Commando units. Major Grant served as a Commando in WW2.Rectangular black and white glossy head and shoulders portrait print of 'Mac' Grant.From Mac Grant.major wh mac grant - founding officer commanding - 1 commando company - post-ww2 commandos -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Booklet, The Development of Australia's Special Forces
... commando company-1 commando company-post ww2 sf units..., the first (along with 1 Commando Company) post-WW2 SF unit ...The booklet is a reprint of Brigadier WH 'Mac' Grant's history of WW2 Special Forces, written originally in 1995, and was presented to attendees at the 45th anniversary celebrationsThe reprint marked the 45th anniversary of 2 Commando Company, the first (along with 1 Commando Company) post-WW2 SF unit, and explained the origins of its WW2 predecessors. brigadier wh mac grant- history of ww2 special forces-2 commando company-1 commando company-post ww2 sf units -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Pamphlet, Unknown, Unveiling ceremony Commando Commemorative cairn Tidal River 15 November 1964, 1964
... honour rolls post-ww2 national... in November each year since 1964. Honour rolls of WW2 and post-WW2 ...This was the "Order of service" for the inaugural unveiling of the WW2 Commando Cairn at Tidal River, Victoria. Lt General Sir Edmund Herring, Lt Governor of Victoria addressed the assembly, 2 Commando Company soldiers were the Guard of Honour, and the 4/19 PWLH Regt band played. This was the first official memorial to WW2 Commandos, located at Wilsons Promontory where the Commando units were first trained. A memorial ceremony is held in November each year since 1964. Honour rolls of WW2 and post-WW2 Commandos who died in battle or training were added in 2011.2 sheet quarto (four sides) white semi-glossy paper with black type and logo. Order of service.Niltidal river wilsons promontory commando memorial cairn ww2 honour rolls post-ww2 national -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Belt
... Post WW2... Post WW2 Army Belt Webbing Green Belt ...Belt Webbing Greenequipment, post ww2, army