Showing 76 items matching "pre ww2"
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Chiltern Athenaeum TrustAid All Pre WW2 British First Aid Outfit Tin - White Cross, pre WW2 1940
... Aid All Pre WW2 British First Aid Outfit Tin - White Cross......Pre WW2 and WW2 issue...Associated with issue to personnel leading up to and including WW2 in Britain . Circa pre 1940's. ...pre WW2 1940. ...The first aid outfit tin is 130mm x 75 and the small circular tin with boric ointment is 35mm x 35mm. Aid All Pre WW2 British First Aid Outfit Tin - White Cross ...Associated with issue to personnel leading up to and including WW2 in Britain . Circa pre 1940's. Associated with issue during WW2. Small cream coloured tin with white cross centrally placed on the lid. Tin opens with hinges and has wording on the lid "Aid A;; First Aid Outfit Tin made in England". There is a faded description of the contents. Within the tin is a smaller cream and red coloured circular tin containing boric ointment. The first aid outfit tin is 130mm x 75 and the small circular tin with boric ointment is 35mm x 35mm. The lid of the tin says : Aid All First Aid, a white cross emblem and underneath the emblem the wording OUTFIT TIN. There is a description of the items and then the annotation that the tin is made in England. Both tins are cream in colour with red edgings. aid all first aid outfit tin pre 1940's, white cross first aid outfit tin, pre ww2 and ww2 issue -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS PRE WW2, 1937 - 1939
... PHOTOGRAPHS PRE WW2....Photograph PHOTOGRAPHS PRE WW2. ...Photos relate to James Lyle Truscott No.1842 RAAF. Refer to Cat. No.4040.8P .1) On rear in pencil: "No.21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron Laverton 1937. SQD LDR Charles EATON DFC F/O Bobby Hitchcock." .2) On rear in pen: "21 SQD Laverton Vic 1937" .3) On rear in pen: "A Flt 21 SQD". There are also 19 names on rear out of the 21. Lyle Truscott is centre row, 2nd from right. .4) On rear in pen: "Laverton 29-6-39 No12 GP SQUADRON ADVANCE PARTY JUNE 1939 - Melbourne." The names are also listed underneath. Lyle Truscott is on the right front row. This group moved to Parap NT soon after..1) Photo, black & white. large group of airforce personnel in four rows outside a hangar. .2) Photo, black & white. large group of RAAF personnel outside a brick building. .3) Photo, black & white. group of RAAF personnel outside a brick building. .4) Photo, black & white. group of RAAF personnel in work dress. All slightly different in size.photographs, raaf, laverton -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBooklet (item) - Napier Lion Aero engine (engine pre WW2), Napier: The Finest Aero Engine in the World
... Napier Lion Aero engine (engine pre WW2) ...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne circa 1930s, a book containing information on the Napier Lion engine. 1920 1930 aero engine napier napier lion Napier: The Finest Aero Engine in the World Booklet Napier Lion Aero engine (engine pre WW2) ...circa 1930s, a book containing information on the Napier Lion engine. 1920, 1930, aero engine, napier, napier lion -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMagazine (item) - Magazines pre-WW2 various incl. "Flying Aces", "Popular Aviation", "Flight", "The Aeroplane"
... Magazines pre-WW2 various incl. "Flying Aces", "Popular Aviation", "Flight", "The Aeroplane"...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne magazines some in poor quality Magazine Magazines pre-WW2 various incl. "Flying Aces", "Popular Aviation", "Flight", "The Aeroplane" ... -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchHat Badge
... Pre ww2 Petty Officers Bullion Hat Badge, Kings Crown...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Headgear c1950 RAN Pre ww2 Petty Officers Bullion Hat Badge, Kings Crown Hat Badge ...Pre ww2 Petty Officers Bullion Hat Badge, Kings Crownheadgear, c1950, ran -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - ITALIAN BOOK, WW2, Mondadori Graphic, IL DUCE IN GERMANY, c.1937
... ...Pre Ww2...Collection of William (Bill) Thomason Book Italy Pre Ww2 A name scribbled inside 1st page. 100 page book of script and photos of Benito Mussolini touring Germany Circa 1937. ...Propoganda book on Mussolini's Tour of Germany 1937. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.100 page book of script and photos of Benito Mussolini touring Germany Circa 1937. Front cover with image of Mussolini and Adolph Hitler standing watching a Military Parade. Contents mainly photos of his tour with some opening commentary.A name scribbled inside 1st page.collection of william (bill) thomason, book, italy, pre ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, 1920 - 1940
... The badge with two central figures is pre WW2 when there was no RAAF....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The badge with two central figures is pre WW2 when there was no RAAF. Badges membership RSL .1) "V4715" .2) “Badge remains the property of the League 2566” .1) Badge, RSL membership, metal. ...The badge with two central figures is pre WW2 when there was no RAAF..1) Badge, RSL membership, metal. Top has crown, 2 figures centre, blue circle around figures with "Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League" under red scroll is "Australia". Rear has 2 lugs and pin. Badge is number stamped on rear. .2) Badge, RSL membership metal top has crown 3 figures centre blue circle around figures with "Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmens". Under is scroll in red with "Imperial League Australia. Rear has 2 lugs, Badge is number stamped on rear..1) "V4715" .2) “Badge remains the property of the League 2566”badges, membership, rsl -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchBayonet plus Scabbard
... Made pre WW2, could have been used in WW2 and Korea...Shepparton RSL Sub Branch 88 Wyndham Street Shepparton the-murray Made pre WW2, could have been used in WW2 and Korea The ricasso R.H.S. is marked with 24, broad arrow, and an X, which indicates sold out of service. ...Made pre WW2, could have been used in WW2 and KoreaWooden Grips are attached to a single edge blade by four screws. Bayonet locking section has a clearing hole. The right hand grip is stamped with the number "2" indicating it is from the second Military District (N.S.W.) The blade curves up to a point. The blade is made of steel and has a full length fuller. It is complete with a leather and steel scabbard marked Mangovite 41. It is a Pattern 1907 Bayonet. The ricasso R.H.S. is marked with 24, broad arrow, and an X, which indicates sold out of service. The Ricasso L.H.S. is marked with a Kings Crown, 1907,and 39 RE -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGES - RSL
... RSL badges of two different sizes relating to Imperial League pre WW2....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields RSL badges of two different sizes relating to Imperial League pre WW2. RSL Badge Imprial League 1. Inscribed "Imperial League - Returned Sailors, Soldiers” At bottom "Australia". ...RSL badges of two different sizes relating to Imperial League pre WW2.1. Badge - White shield with crown on top with No. 54 on a green background.. Inscription within a blue circle and inside on gold background are two armed soldiers standing at ready. Banner along bottom of shield with "Australia" written on it. Two rings on back with no pins to attach. 2. Badge - White shield with crown on top. Inscription within a blue circle and inside on gold background are two armed soldiers standing at ready. Banner along bottom of shield with "Australia" written on it. On back is a round brass plate with two clips on back.1. Inscribed "Imperial League - Returned Sailors, Soldiers” At bottom "Australia". On back No. “B8396” and maker "W. Bishop" and "Copyright". 2. Same inscription as one. A no 54 in box on top.rsl badge, imprial league -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia, 1943
... WW2 Pre Packed First Field Dressing...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell WW2 WW2 Pre Packed First Field Dressing Memorabilia Realia ...WW2 Pre Packed First Field Dressingstawell, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PORTRAIT OF A GROUP OF SOLDIERS, c1935-1940
... Their uniforms appear to be pre WW2 Militia. Part of a car can be seen on right side. ...Their uniforms appear to be pre WW2 Militia. Part of a car can be seen on right side. ...This was a panoramic wide portrait stuck on thick cardboard. There are seven rows of soldiers. They are wearing slouch hats. Their uniforms appear to be pre WW2 Militia. Part of a car can be seen on right side. There are also chimney stacks of water towers (?) there. In the background are old army huts.militia, photography - group portrait, australia -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Studio Photographic Services Cholon Vietnam, Major Keith Trevan, 1967
... Brief Military History of Keith Trevan in the PMF pre WW2 AIF WW2 ARA post WW2...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Brief Military History of Keith Trevan in the PMF pre WW2 AIF WW2 ARA post WW2 Armed Forces WW2 Vietnam Black and white photograph of WW 2 soldier Major Keith Trevan in South Vietnam Major Keith Trevan Photograph Studio Photographic Services Cholon Vietnam ...Brief Military History of Keith Trevan in the PMF pre WW2 AIF WW2 ARA post WW2Black and white photograph of WW 2 soldier Major Keith Trevan in South Vietnamarmed forces, ww2, vietnam -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPaperback Book, Simon & Schuster (Australia) Pty. Ltd, Interrupted Journeys - Young Refugees from Hitlers Reich, 2004
... Jewish refugees from Germany and Austria in pre WW2 "kinder transport" and "Dunera" sent from the UK. 1940 to Australia, Camp 2 Tatura and Hay NSW Camps...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Jewish refugees from Germany and Austria in pre WW2 "kinder transport" and "Dunera" sent from the UK. 1940 to Australia, Camp 2 Tatura and Hay NSW Camps These Jewish children's stories of their escape from Nazi Germany most of them assisted by loving parents - many of whom were unable to get visas for themselves - whom the children never saw again as they died in the death camps. as above. ...Jewish refugees from Germany and Austria in pre WW2 "kinder transport" and "Dunera" sent from the UK. 1940 to Australia, Camp 2 Tatura and Hay NSW CampsThese Jewish children's stories of their escape from Nazi Germany most of them assisted by loving parents - many of whom were unable to get visas for themselves - whom the children never saw again as they died in the death camps.Paperback. Cover - photo of teacher leading a group of children, all smiling. Title "Interrupted Journeys - Young Refugees from Hitlers Reich". Alan Gill (author). Nazi stamp bottom left hand corner. Back cover - photo of children (Jewish) on board ship, waving goodbye. This book tells the story of young German and Austrian children fleeing from Nazi oppression to England and later (1940) to Australian Internment Camps.as above. This book is dedicated to Henry Lippman and the late Oswald Von Wolkenstein by author Alan Gill. (two of the "Dunera" Jewish refugee internees. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - W2 534 City Shunt, Ray Pearson, 13/4/1936
... There is an auxiliary board on the front of the tram. Has the pre WW2 Army drill hall in the background. ...There is an auxiliary board on the front of the tram. Has the pre WW2 Army drill hall in the background. Photo by Ray Pearson, 13/4/1937. ...The photograph shows W2 534 (Carnegie Route 4) in Victoria St City, reversing. There is an auxiliary board on the front of the tram. Has the pre WW2 Army drill hall in the background. Photo by Ray Pearson, 13/4/1937.Yields information about MMTB W2 534 in Victoria St.Black and white photograph with photographer's notes on rear.In pencil on rear: 'W2 534 City Shunt, Duplicate Copy, Ray Pearson"trams, tramways, victoria st, tram 534, w2 class -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white print, Athol Shmith Studio Illustrative Photograhy, Student Using Cultivator, 1943
... Kneen 26 February 1992, "?Pre WW2-note dress-jodhpurs-but could be a Land Army Girl during the War years." ...Kneen 26 February 1992, "?Pre WW2-note dress-jodhpurs-but could be a Land Army Girl during the War years." ...Note by T.H. Kneen 26 February 1992, "?Pre WW2-note dress-jodhpurs-but could be a Land Army Girl during the War years." Further consideration by Eric Littlejohn suggests that the student at work is Jane Lorimer 1941 graduation. (Also see B91.141, B91.143-146)Black and white photograph. Female student using 3-pronged cultivator between rows of vegetables.On reverse, "Athol Shmith Studio Illustrative Photograhy 125 Collins Street, Melbourne, C.1. Cent. 27. No.10383 Position G."female students, 3-pronged cultivator, vegetables, athol shmith studio, jodhpurs, land army girl, jane lorimer, student working outside, orchard -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BATTLE DRESS, WINTER, 1942
... ...Pre and Post WW2...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Passchendaele Barracks Trust Uniform Pre and Post WW2 Army .4) Written on back of Bandolier = “L.W. ....1) Khaki Woollen jacket. Four front pockets. The front is held shut with four shiny buttons. AMF Motif. Epaulettes have 3 pips each (Captain) and shiny badge "AUSTRALIA". The arms have a triangular colour patch, bisected, having a black triangle over a red triangle. On the collars are brass badges of the 17th Prince of Wales Light Horse. .2) Trousers Woollen khaki. Brown buttons on fly. Side pocket and pressed metal buttons around waist. .3)Lanyard - purple. .4) Bandolier, brown leather. Five Ammunition pockets, brass buckle. .5) Belt - leather, brown. Brass, two pin buckle. Brass fittings to add a sword and shoulder strap..4) Written on back of Bandolier = “L.W. Baker R. Heath 4/3152”passchendaele barracks trust, uniform, pre and post ww2, army -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFolio, HMAS Sydney & HSK Kormoran, Aug-09
... ...ww2...pre...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Folio contains Newspaper Cuttings, postcards, pamphlets, photos and other documents relating to the loss of the HMAS Sydney & HSK Kormoran and the subsequent search and finding of both vessels. tatura hmas sydney hsk kormoran newspaper reports postcards sydney kormoran ww2 pre finding post finding enquiry camp 13 carnarvon geraldton memorial documents Black Archival A3 folio in sleeve with information relating to HMAS Sydney & HSK Kormoran, the history, search and enquiry contained in clear plastic archival envelopes. ...Folio contains Newspaper Cuttings, postcards, pamphlets, photos and other documents relating to the loss of the HMAS Sydney & HSK Kormoran and the subsequent search and finding of both vessels.Black Archival A3 folio in sleeve with information relating to HMAS Sydney & HSK Kormoran, the history, search and enquiry contained in clear plastic archival envelopes.tatura, hmas sydney, hsk kormoran, newspaper reports, postcards, sydney, kormoran, ww2, pre finding, post finding, enquiry, camp 13, carnarvon, geraldton, memorial, documents -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBooklet (Item) - Government Aircraft Factories Marketing Materials
... Photos - mainly black and white WW2 Pre war CAC early manufacturing DC 5 Lincoln...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Photos - mainly black and white WW2 Pre war CAC early manufacturing DC 5 Lincoln Government Aircraft Factories Marketing Materials Booklet Government Aircraft Factories Marketing Materials ... -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - GAITERS, c1935-1945
... Used pre or during WW2....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Used pre or during WW2. WW2 Uniform 1. and 2. These are small size ankle gaitors, British pattern. ...Used pre or during WW2.1. and 2. These are small size ankle gaitors, British pattern. They are made out of canvas - 2 layers. The hem at the bottom is brown leather. There are two straps and buckles to fit the gaitors on with. The canvas has been painted jungle green. ww2, uniform -
Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH WW2
... Cyril Raymond Scarborough PRE WW2 served in 38th BN Militia 1921-1938. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Cyril Raymond Scarborough PRE WW2 served in 38th BN Militia 1921-1938. ...Cyril Raymond Scarborough PRE WW2 served in 38th BN Militia 1921-1938. From 1939 h tried to join the RAAF as “Carpenter General” his trade, rejected several times no position available. Finally accepted on 26.2.42 age 37 plus years No 51255. There are no embarkation dates recorded but on 1.6.44 repairing a bridge over the Raku River Aitape during enemy action and occupation he crushed his right foot and was hospitalised in New Guinea returning to duty on 16.10.44. At the end he enlisted in the “Interim Army” from 24.7.46 and went on to serve in BCOF Japan. He was discharged with the rank of CPL on 31.5.48 Photo album, heavy cardboards cover with red fabric covering, held together by cloth fabric, front has a Japanese layered depiction of a person, has 48 pages of photos taken at Australia, Morotai , Labuan and Japan. Inside front cover “ CYRIL R. Scarborough, 5 ACS RAAF/ WAKUNI Japan” Page 3 “ on tour 21.1.46 to 26.6.47 Australia, Ambou, Morotai,Labuan, Japan” , albums, photographs, ww2, japan -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionUniform - Blues uniform
... Col Allard had served in the pre-WW2 militia, then in 2/4th Armoured Regiment (AIF). ...Col Allard had served in the pre-WW2 militia, then in 2/4th Armoured Regiment (AIF). ...This uniform was worn by Lieutenant Colonel J Allard who commanded 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 1959-1962. Col Allard had served in the pre-WW2 militia, then in 2/4th Armoured Regiment (AIF). Following the war he joined the CMF and served as 2i/c 4/19 PWLH prior to taking command of 8/13 VMR. He maintained close contact with the Regimental Association and following his death in October 2018 at age 98 his family donated this uniform to the museum. The uniform was known as 'mess undress' but served as formal winter dress until 'mess dress' was made available in 1970s. Mannequin dressed in Blues uniform with beret and 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles badge with emu plume tuft behind badge. Uniform has 8/13 VMR regimental buttons, lieutenant colonel badges of rank and WWII service ribbon bar. military, uniform, allard, vmr, blues -
Bendigo Military MuseumSign - MATES OF OLD, Possibly pre WW2
... Possibly pre WW2 ...Many years ago there was a large white wooden Cross used at Remembrance services. This sign was believed to have been placed with the cross.Small sign cardboard, white background with black text, "Mates of old - We humbly place the poppies on your Cross again"brsl, smirsl, mates, cross -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, JAPAN, possibly pre WW2
... possibly pre WW2 ...Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Series of 16 colour enhanced photos various sizes of Japan. Eight have a text on the front cover or rear. Eight are of different buildings and place.On rear, "Sacred Cam at Shinto festival" "Aerial view Marunouchi the business centre of Tokyo" "Akamon (entrance) of Imperial Palace" On rear, "Entrance to Palace Tokyo" "Bridge Mijyubashi in Tokyo" "-abukiza (Theatre)"photographs, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, JAPAN, possibly pre WW2
... possibly pre WW2 ...Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B & W, colour enhanced of scenes and buildings in Japan all various sizes.1 & 2. Osaka Castle. 3. Bridge at Arashiyama near Kyoto. 4. Itsukushima Jimja shrine at Miyajima. 5 & 6 Hsukushima floating Torri Gate. 7. Miyajima. 8. Wagoga castle. 9. Inuyama Castle at River Kiso. 10. Torri Gate at Yosukuni Shrine. 11. Amakusa Islands. 12. Deer Park at Nara. 13. Kinkaku-ji or Golden gate Shrine in Kyoto. 14. Temple in Kyoto. 15. Kyogoka (Theatre street) Kyoto. photographs, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, JAPAN, pre WW2 to 1947
... pre WW2 to 1947 ...Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B & W, colour various sizes, 4 are colour enhanced. All photos are of general views, buildings, people, children and Japanese daily life. Four have inscriptions on. On front, "A Japanese Housewife". On rear, " Gisha Kure" "Dance hall girls" "Women and children Kure"photographs, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - POCKET DICTIONARY, Cassell & Company Ltd, Cassell's Pocket English Dictionary, Pre WW2
... Pre WW2 ...Item relates to S.W.Ross VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details.Red buckram hard cover. Title printed in black ink. 450 pages, cover has a hand written name in black.Front cover: “Illegible printed name” Written inside front cover: “Bulford”books reference, dictionary -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - WRISTWATCH, possibly pre WW2
... possibly pre WW2 ...Item relates to S W ROSS VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details.Rectangular wrist watch. Black hands, watch face originally light coloured. Corners are bevelled thus making it 8 sided. Band is tan leather & riveted on.horology-watches, personal effects, trades-leatherworking -
Bendigo Military MuseumContainer - TIN WITH LID, pre WW2 possibly
... pre WW2 possibly ...This tin held a watch, 3 badges, news clipping, separate sheets. Relative to the service of S W ROSS VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details..1) Chrome plated tin. .2) Chrome plated lid for the tin.containers - domestic, military history, metalcraft - tinware -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE, RISING SUN, pre WW2 possibly
... pre WW2 possibly ...Badge, brown brass, Rising Sun motif centered on a crown with a scroll beneath.: "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"numismatics-badges-military, rising sun, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumMap - MAP, MOUNTED, WW2, Possible pre WW2
... Possible pre WW2. ...This sketch map is a copy of the original found in Tokyo after the 1939 - 1945 War. Note that Japanese writing that has been added.Copy of Sketch Map of Darwin prepared by Australian Section Imperial General Staff. Mounted on board backing with laminated surface added, black border around edge, hanging strap on back. A detailed map of Darwin area giving convergence & time correction figures for artillery purposes.Top left words: “Sketch Map Darwin”map, darwin
