Showing 470 items matching "post ww2."
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Chiltern Athenaeum TrustArmy 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 to their belts webbing. ...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. ...Water bottle labelled "made in Korea" which indicates post WW2 era. 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. ...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. -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDomestic object - Joseph "Joe" Wlodarczyk Collection - Bath Tub & Washing Trough used in Immigration Camps Post WW2
... Joseph "Joe" Wlodarczyk Collection - Bath Tub & Washing Trough used in Immigration Camps Post WW2...Bathtub & washing trough used in Immigration Camps Post WW2...Bathtub Household Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk Oval shaped bathtub (Gal Steel)|Rectangular washing trough (Gal Steel) Bathtub & washing trough used in Immigration Camps Post WW2 Domestic object Joseph "Joe" Wlodarczyk Collection - Bath Tub & Washing Trough used in Immigration Camps Post WW2 ...Bathtub & washing trough used in Immigration Camps Post WW2Oval shaped bathtub (Gal Steel)|Rectangular washing trough (Gal Steel)bathtub, household, joseph 'joe' wlodarczyk -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaPrint, Commando Golden Jubilee commemorative print, Late 2004
... 2 commando company- 1st commando regiment- golden jubilee- 50th anniversary- commemorative print- post-ww2 commandos...The print depicts the evolution from WW2 Commandos to present-day post-WW2 Commandos, to 2005. ...Framed print, showing WW2 and post-WW2 Commandos and the original post-WW2 'Strike Swiftly' beret badge. ...Framed print, showing WW2 and post-WW2 Commandos and the original post-WW2 'Strike Swiftly' beret badge. ...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 MuseumDocument - OFFICERS OBLIGATIONS POST WW2, Australian Army, c1939-1950
... OFFICERS OBLIGATIONS POST WW2......Post WW2...Bush Officers 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 SocietyDocument - Collection of letters relating to the Post WW2 Monetary Reconstruction, 1941 - 1947
... Collection of letters relating to the Post WW2 Monetary Reconstruction ...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....Document Collection of letters relating to the Post WW2 Monetary Reconstruction ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - NEW GUINEA, POST WW2, Post WW2
... NEW GUINEA, POST WW2...Post WW2...Photograph NEW GUINEA, POST WW2 ...Photographs collected by Alva Marie Bennetts during a stopover in PNG on Alva Bennetts journey to Japan as part of BCOF. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Marie Bennetts" No.VFX128835, service.1. Black and white photograph of a sign. Sign has text in black. Rust damage on sign. Edge of photograph trimmed with pinking sheers. 2. Black and white photograph of a man wearing an army shirt. Edge trimmed with pinking shears. 3. Black and white photograph of a ship at dock. Small boat anchored in foreground. Road passing diagonally across the bottom LH corner. Edge trimmed with pinking shears. 4. Black and white photograph of a swimming hole in a creek. Small waterfall on RH side. Edges trimmed with pinking shears. 5. Black and white photograph of five boys. Edges trimmed with pinking shears. 1. Handwritten in black ink on back; "Army" sign-board on the Satelburg Road. 2. Handwritten in black ink on back: "Keith (Finchhafen N.G.)". 3. Handwritten in black ink on back: "HMAS Kanimbla anchored at Finchhafen, New Guinea". 4. "Swimming Pool Buta Wang CRK, FINSCHHAFEN". 5. Handwritten in black ink on back: "Four native boys".alva bennetts, new guinea, bcof, photographs -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - AUSTRALIAN CHINESE SERVICEMEN, POST WW2, Bendigo & District RSL Club, Post WW2
... AUSTRALIAN CHINESE SERVICEMEN, POST WW2...Post WW2...Photograph AUSTRALIAN CHINESE SERVICEMEN, POST WW2 Bendigo & District RSL Club. ...Australian Chinese Servicemen photographs - Exhibition held at the Bendigo & District RSL, post 2010.1.2.3. Photographs on photographic paper, enlarged colour portraits. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Serviceman in uniform. 2. Servicewoman in uniform, portrait. 3. Three ex-service men at Australian War Memorial 1997.Printed information - black in print. 1. "Corporal LIONAL MARKEY in his Airforce uniform, brother to CHRISTINE MARKEY". 2. "Musician CHRISTINE MARKEY, of the British Military Band. Sister of Corporal LIONAL/MARKEY". 3. Ex-Services National Reunion at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 12th November 1997. LIONEL NOMCHONG (left), BO LIU (centre) and TOM CHEONG. Tom defended the countries flag in World War 2, The Korean and Vietnam wars. Bo served in World War 2 helping rescue victims of the Burma Railway Camps.photographs, australian chinese, exhibition -
Charlton RSL Sub BranchArticle - Ration scale chart, Post WW2 daily ration scale chart in 2 parts
... Post WW2 daily ration scale chart in 2 parts...Crawford) 2 pages listing daily rations for Australian Militia and weekly totals Post WW2 daily ration scale chart in 2 parts Article Ration scale chart ...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) -
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 Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne CAC Keith Meggs collection post WW2. Document 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, ... -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaBanner - 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,storage bag,2 pole caps,2 guide ropes...Australian Commando Association - Victoria The Association does not have a museum or address available to the public. melbourne Banner Banner - M& Z Commando Association post WW2 ,6 poles,storage bag,2 pole caps,2 guide ropes ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Drawing (item) - post WW2 DCA commercial aircraft scheme 1 Mirage III, DCA Mirage III
... post WW2 DCA commercial aircraft scheme 1 Mirage III...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne DCA Mirage III Drawing post WW2 DCA commercial aircraft scheme 1 Mirage III ... -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - PERSONAL NARRATIVE, POST WW2, Ann Howard, "WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?", 1994
... PERSONAL NARRATIVE, POST WW2...Book PERSONAL NARRATIVE, POST WW2 Ann Howard Tarka Publishing Printed in Australia ...Personnel stories of Ex Service Women Post War 1945 - 48.Soft cover book. Cover, cardboard, black and white print on front, spine and back with dark green background. illustrated - black and white photograph of four civilian women. 171 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs. End papers - front and back - collection of signatures, black ink print on beige colour background.publications, books, personal narratives, ex-servicewomen -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - POST WW2 PHOTOGRAPHS, Mitsui Photo Studio, c.1947
... POST WW2 PHOTOGRAPHS...Series of photos showing the ruins of the City of Hiroshima from the Nuclear bombing on 6th Aug 1945. Photograph POST WW2 PHOTOGRAPHS Mitsui Photo Studio ...Photos collected by Alva Bennetts during her BCOF Japan deployment 1947-49. Photos of Hiroshima showing after effects of Nuclear bomb in Aug 1945. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts" VFX128835.1. Envelope containing photos. White small envelope slit at top. 2. 2. to 12. Series of photos showing the ruins of the City of Hiroshima from the Nuclear bombing on 6th Aug 1945.1. Stamped "Mitsui Photo Studio" "Phone No. S-6824". "B.C.O.F. Leave Hostel Otsuya Inn, Kyoto Japan".bcof, hiroshima, alva bennetts, bennetts collection, photos -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - POST WW2 PHOTOGRAPHS, W. Thomason, 1946
... POST WW2 PHOTOGRAPHS...Black and white photos of HMAS HOBART in the Captain Cook dock in Sydney, getting some repairs done after the war. Photograph POST WW2 PHOTOGRAPHS W. Thomason ...Photos were taken by LS W, Thomason relating to the refurbishment of HMAS HOBART. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136PBlack and white photos of HMAS HOBART in the Captain Cook dock in Sydney, getting some repairs done after the war.On the back of both "HMAS HOBART in Capt Cook Dock Sydney 1946".collection of william (bill) thomason, photographs, hmas hobart -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - EX SERVICEMEN POST WW2
... EX SERVICEMEN POST WW2...Photograph EX SERVICEMEN POST WW2 ...The first man on the left is wearing a Returned from Active Service badge WW1, the first two men are unknown. Third from the left is Bill Theodore DSM (RAN). The man on the right is Thomas Woodward Staley PM4134 RAN. Refer Cat No 10895 for his service details. Bill Theodre DSM refer Cat No 7926P for his service details. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details. Photograph B & W shows 4 men lined up together 2 with hats on 2 with out. Stamped on rear in purple and text in blue pen.On rear, "Bendigo Advertiser photograph Service - for pre order quote - C.2298"tmstaleycollection, ran -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, POST WW2, Post 1945
... PHOTOGRAPH, POST WW2...Photograph PHOTOGRAPH, POST WW2 ....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 MuseumPhotograph - 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 Buchanan”photograpy - photographs-mount accessories, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - 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 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, 1948-1950
... Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait....Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait....Paul Hoemberg and his bride. Post WW2 Germany. Studio portrait. Photograph Photograph ...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 to George Campbell, war historian, ex guard Camp 13 Murchison Victoria....Heinz Hass and his bride, post WW2 Germany...Heinz Hass and his bride, post WW2 Germany Heinz Hass and bride Photograph Photograph ...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 BranchPoster
... Medals & Honours Post WW2...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Poster General Medals & Honours Post WW2 Poster ...Medals & Honours Post WW2poster, general -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - framed, Byrneside Store, Post WW2
... Photograph was taken from across the road. Post WW2....Post WW2...Photograph was taken from across 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 TrustRAAOC Corps Badge Royal Australian Army, 1939 on
... Used in WW2 and post WW2. RAAOC = Royal Australian Ordinance Corps. ...Used in WW2 and post WW2. RAAOC = Royal Australian Ordinance Corps. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - MAGAZINE, ILLUSTRATED, Geo A List & Sons Pty Ltd, The Pacific Islander: After the War What?, Post WW2
... Publication details Australian obligations to Pacific Islanders post WW2. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, collection. ...Post WW2...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Publication details Australian obligations to Pacific Islanders post WW2. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, collection. ...Publication details Australian obligations to Pacific Islanders post WW2. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.1. A4 sized booklet with yellow coloured card cover. Brown coloured text. Illustrations in sepia toning, 16 pages with cut edges. Front cover features outline of two palm trees in green. Title and cost in red type. Pages stapled to cover. 2. A4 sized insert with text back and front in black type.kevin john herdman, the pacific islander, booklet, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph
... 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....Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray 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. ...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. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white print, E.M. Gibson, Store Rooms and Machinery Shed, Late 1940's
... "Store Rooms and Machinery Shed (latter part of post WW2 extension)" T H Kneen..."Store Rooms and Machinery Shed (latter part of post WW2 extension)" T H Kneen Store Rooms and Machinery Shed Photograph Black and white print E.M. ...Black and white photograph of the back of Pasture Branch Store. "Store Rooms and Machinery Shed (latter part of post WW2 extension)" T H Kneen385/16pasture branch, store, e. m. gibson collection, machinery shed, buildings -
Keilor East RSL Sub BranchUniform - British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket, c. 1946-1952
... ...post ww2...Keilor East RSL Sub Branch 12-22 Hoffmans Rd Essendon occupation commonwealth forces japan post ww2 post wwii australia india uk new zealand Campaign ribbons include 1939–45 Star, 1941-42/45 Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Australian Service Medal Long sleeve button up khaki woollen jacket with four large front pockets and buttoned down shoulder epaulets. ...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 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document (Collection) - Collection of personal papers, Jonas Sirtautas and Fanni Rosenhammer, 20th Century
... ...post WW2 migration...These paper are of interest as mementoes of a post-World War 11 Warrnambool migrant couple Jonas Sirtautas and Fanni Rosenhammer lithuanian migrants waeenambool warrnambool migrants post WW2 migration This is a collection of personal papers and identity documents belonging to Jonas Sirtautas and Fanni Rosenhammer. ...Donation from familyPersonal HistoryItems kept in foldersPersonal Papersjonas sirtautas and fanni rosenhammer, lithuanian migrants, waeenambool, warrnambool migrants, post ww2 migrationjonas sirtautas and fanni rosenhammer, lithuanian migrants, waeenambool, warrnambool migrants, post ww2 migration -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPosters Honours and Awards, Defence Honours and Awards, circa 2000
... ww1, ww2, post ww2 medals poster...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara 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 Department ww1, ww2, post ww2 medals poster Defence Honours and Awards World War 1, World War 2 and Post world War II Operational A3 Posters Defence Honours and Awards Posters Honours and Awards ...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 -
Federation University Historical CollectionNewspaper - 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...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 The last page is a calendar for 1942 with personal inscriptions and greetings of servicemen. ...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
