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Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBook - Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918, Elaine Brogan OAM
... Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918...Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918...Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918...3001.01 - Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918|3001.02 - Newspaper Article The Star Weekly War Horse Elaine Brogan OAM...Puchased by SDHS directly off Elaine Brogan OAM World War 1914 - 1918 3001.01 - Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918|3001.02 - Newspaper Article The Star Weekly War Horse Elaine Brogan OAM Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918 Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918 Book Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918 Elaine Brogan OAM ...Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918world war 1914 - 1918 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPoster - 25th anniversary of Changi prisioners return to Australia, Alan Dower, The Road of Return, 1971
... 25th anniversary of Changi prisioners return to Australia...The Road of Return' - 1971 pictorial poster detailing changi prison camp, produced on 25th Anniversary of prisoners' return to Australia, to promote an anniversary tour to Changi...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne melbourne Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998 societies clubs unions and other organisations war - world war ii returned services league rsl Ink mark lower left The Road of Return' - 1971 pictorial poster detailing changi prison camp, produced on 25th Anniversary of prisoners' return to Australia, to promote an anniversary tour to Changi The Road of Return Poster 25th anniversary of Changi prisioners return to Australia Alan Dower Returned Services League (RSL) ...Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998The Road of Return' - 1971 pictorial poster detailing changi prison camp, produced on 25th Anniversary of prisoners' return to Australia, to promote an anniversary tour to ChangiInk mark lower leftsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, war - world war ii, returned services league, rsl -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Australian Army Nurses 1919
... Black & White photo "A group of Australian Army nurses on the Troop Ship Osterley returning to Australia late 1919 Australian War Memorial D00988..."A group of Australian Army nurses on the Troop Ship Osterley returning to Australia late 1919...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara "A group of Australian Army nurses on the Troop Ship Osterley returning to Australia late 1919 Black & White photo "A group of Australian Army nurses on the Troop Ship Osterley returning to Australia late 1919 Australian War Memorial D00988 Australian Army Nurses 1919 Photograph ...Black & White photo "A group of Australian Army nurses on the Troop Ship Osterley returning to Australia late 1919 Australian War Memorial D00988"A group of Australian Army nurses on the Troop Ship Osterley returning to Australia late 1919 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLET, HOMEWARD BOUND 1943
... Return to Australia...Item in collection relating to David Patterson, Return to Australia Homeward Bound Middle East WW2 24 page booklet on yellow paper with black writing and black and white pictures. ...Booklet was relating to the voyage home by ship of soldiers and other military support personnel who had been on active duty in the Middle East in 1943. New task was to fight the Japanese. Item in collection relating to David Patterson,24 page booklet on yellow paper with black writing and black and white pictures. Contains series of articles on action in the Middle East. Poems and stories and descriptions of activities aboard the ship taking troops back to Australia. In centre was series of pictures of life on board. Booklet bound be cardboard cover and stapled together.return to australia, homeward bound, middle east, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Diary of Private L.A. Jones, 1940 - 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 & NP3040.9...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 & NP3040.9...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 & NP3040.9 The Diary of Private L.A. ...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 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Small Torch in Tin, Returned Services League of Australia, after 1990
... The emblem of the Australian Returned Services League is etched on the lid. ...On side of torch: RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE AUSTRALIA...Small Torch in Tin Memorabilia Small Torch in Tin Returned Services League of Australia ...Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984. Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023. This torch was part of a collection of items donated to Wodonga Historical Society by Les Cole. The RSL emblem on this item was first introduced in 1990.A small tin containing an aluminium torch and 2 batteries in foam packing. The emblem of the Australian Returned Services League is etched on the lid. On side of torch: RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE AUSTRALIArsl australia, memorabilia -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Photograph, First In - Last Out
... Framed photograph showing four RAAF Caribou planes on their return to Australia. Image shows the four planes mid flight over Sydney Harbour Bridge. ...Framed photograph showing four RAAF Caribou planes on their return to Australia. Image shows the four planes mid flight over Sydney Harbour Bridge. ...Framed photograph showing four RAAF Caribou planes on their return to Australia. Image shows the four planes mid flight over Sydney Harbour Bridge. 'FIRST IN - LAST OUT- ARRIVE HOME' Their wartime camouflage merging neatly into the city landscape. These four RAAF Caribou from No. 35 Sqn. made a run over Sydney Recently to mark their return from Vietnam. vietnam, sydney, caribou, raaf, plane, vietnam war, 35 squadron -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Newspaper Cutting
... "A cup of good Australian-made tea was welcomed by these veterans with the A.I.F. in the Middle East, when they returned to Australian"...His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother). second world war (ww2) 1939 - 1945 literature ballarat rsl ballarat "A cup of good Australian-made tea was welcomed by these veterans with the A.I.F. in the Middle East, when they returned to Australian" Newspaper Cutting ...This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother)."A cup of good Australian-made tea was welcomed by these veterans with the A.I.F. in the Middle East, when they returned to Australian"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military MuseumSign - ILLUMINATED, RSL LOGO, pre 1990's
... "Returned Services League Australia"...After the renovations to the Soldiers memorial in 2018 it was placed in what is now the Building & RSL History room of the BMM. brsl smirsl sign rsl logo "Returned Services League Australia" Sign, timber construction box shape, illuminated faces front and rear with the RSL Logo in colour. ...This sign was used in the Billiard room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo RSL. Years ago when the Billiard room had a section divided off for part of a Caretakers Residence it was placed on the internal roof of the residence. It was mainly used at RSL meetings. When the RSL Meetings moved to the B&DRSL Club Inc it was used during the day when the Museum was open. After the renovations to the Soldiers memorial in 2018 it was placed in what is now the Building & RSL History room of the BMM.Sign, timber construction box shape, illuminated faces front and rear with the RSL Logo in colour. Illumination is via a single globe."Returned Services League Australia"brsl, smirsl, sign, rsl logo -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPlaque - RSL Australia Plaque, unknown
... "Returned Services League/Australia"...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne "Returned Services League/Australia" RSL Australia Plaque Plaque RSL Australia Plaque ...RSL Australia Plaque"Returned Services League/Australia" -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBadge - RSL car badge
... returned services league Australia...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne returned services league Australia RSL three figure metal car badge army navy airforce Badge RSL car badge ...RSL three figure metal car badge army navy airforcereturned services league Australia -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - PHOTOGRAPH POSTCARD, 8.7.1917
... Rear of photo: “ 8.7.17 to A.H Safstrom With best wishes for a safe return home & Australia from L Woodhead”...The only connection could be that they were both in England at the same time the card was written. documents postcards photography Rear of photo: “ 8.7.17 to A.H Safstrom With best wishes for a safe return home & Australia from L Woodhead” Photo post card B & W, portrait of a single person in uniform. ...There is an Alexis Harold Safstrom No 1723, 38th Batt 1st reinforcements then 59th Batt. He was WIA twice and discharged on 31.8.1919. There are two Woodheads with an initial L. This is possibly L.H.B Woodhead No 728, 8th Batt then late in the war 25th Batt. He was WIA twice coming home late 1918. The colour patch on the uniform is possibly 8th Batt. Safstrom was (born in Heathcote, enlisted Bendigo)which fits in with the donor of the items Mrs May Burns. Woodhead was from Mildura. The only connection could be that they were both in England at the same time the card was written. Photo post card B & W, portrait of a single person in uniform.Rear of photo: “ 8.7.17 to A.H Safstrom With best wishes for a safe return home & Australia from L Woodhead”documents, postcards, photography -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Repatriation Ceremony and Memorial Service: Thursday 2 June 2016: RAAF Base, Richmond, 2016
... Repatriation Ceremony and Memorial Service: Thursday 2 June 2016: RAAF Base, Richmond for the remains of thirty-three Australians, who were buried in military cemeteries in Malaysia and Singapore, have been returned to Australia....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Australia - Soldiers - Repatriation Ceremonies Repatriation - Australia RAAF Base Richmond Australian War Graves Pte Norman George Allen 2784699 Royal Australian Infantry Corps 7th Battalion 6th Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment Pte Gary Alex Archer 2788583 9th Battalion Lt Robert Graham Birse 215349 Royal Regiment Of Australian Artillery 4th Field Regiment Cpl Robert Walter Bowtell 213151 Royal Australian Engineers 3 Field Troop Sgt Ronald Thomas Carroll 14208 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Gunner Thomas William Checkley 311534 Detachment 131 Divisional Locating Battery Pte Christopher Clark 215214 1st Battalion WO2 (Temp) Kevin George Conway 13097 Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) Pte Ronald Eric Field 214479 WO2 John Garrigan 310089 WO2 (Temp) Maxwell Powell Hanley 43593 Australian Intelligence Corp Cpl Reginald Hedley Hillier 42774 Trooper Tony Holland 3786634 Royal Australian Armoured Corps 1st Armoured Personnel Carrier Squadron Pte Neville Wayne Horne 215217 39510 Australian Army Aviation Corps 161 (Indep) Recce Flt 2Lt Alan Douglas Jellie Cpl (Temp) Kenneth Charles Johnson 215949 Headquarters Australian Force Vietnam WO2 (Temp) Ronald Victor Lees 26182 Cpl John Gregory Stinson Pearce 2784043 WO2 (Temp) Thomas Dudley 42352 Pte Thomas Ross L/Cpl Thomas Ross 212612 L/Cpl Arthur Ruduss 3410295 1st Australian Task Force Cpl (Temp) Francis John Smith 37003 Pte Mervyn Arthur Frederick Wilson 213780 Killed in Action Australian National Serviceman Repatriation Ceremony and Memorial Service: Thursday 2 June 2016: RAAF Base, Richmond for the remains of thirty-three Australians, who were buried in military cemeteries in Malaysia and Singapore, have been returned to Australia. Repatriation Ceremony and Memorial Service: Thursday 2 June 2016: RAAF Base, Richmond Booklet Dept of Veterans' Affairs ...Repatriation Ceremony and Memorial Service: Thursday 2 June 2016: RAAF Base, Richmond for the remains of thirty-three Australians, who were buried in military cemeteries in Malaysia and Singapore, have been returned to Australia.australia - soldiers - repatriation ceremonies, repatriation - australia, raaf base, richmond, australian war graves, pte norman george allen, 2784699, royal australian infantry corps, 7th battalion, 6th battalion the royal australian regiment, pte gary alex archer, 2788583, 9th battalion, lt robert graham birse, 215349, royal regiment of australian artillery, 4th field regiment, cpl robert walter bowtell, 213151, royal australian engineers, 3 field troop, sgt ronald thomas carroll, 14208, 3rd battalion, the royal australian regiment, gunner thomas william checkley, 311534, detachment, 131 divisional locating battery, pte christopher clark, 215214, 1st battalion, wo2 (temp) kevin george conway, 13097, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), pte ronald eric field, 214479, wo2 john garrigan, 310089, wo2 (temp) maxwell powell hanley, 43593, australian intelligence corp, cpl reginald hedley hillier, 42774, trooper tony holland, 3786634, royal australian armoured corps, 1st armoured personnel carrier squadron, pte neville wayne horne, 215217, 39510, australian army aviation corps, 161 (indep) recce flt, 2lt alan douglas jellie, cpl (temp) kenneth charles johnson, 215949, headquarters, australian force vietnam, wo2 (temp) ronald victor lees, 26182, cpl john gregory stinson pearce, 2784043, wo2 (temp) thomas dudley, 42352, pte thomas ross, l/cpl thomas ross, 212612, l/cpl arthur ruduss, 3410295, 1st australian task force, cpl (temp) francis john smith, 37003, pte mervyn arthur frederick wilson, 213780, killed in action, australian national serviceman -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchArtwork, other - Framed Sketch
... Limited edition plaque containing artwork by Dick Evans to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia created exclusively for members of the RSL and their next of kin...."Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia 1916-1986...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Limited edition plaque containing artwork by Dick Evans to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia created exclusively for members of the RSL and their next of kin. rsl 70th anniversary "Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia 1916-1986 Silver plate frame with black mount containing RSL crest and sketch of Airman Artwork, other Framed Sketch Dick Evans Dick Evans ...Limited edition plaque containing artwork by Dick Evans to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia created exclusively for members of the RSL and their next of kin.Silver plate frame with black mount containing RSL crest and sketch of Airman"Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia 1916-1986rsl, 70th anniversary -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchArtwork, other - Framed Sketch, c1986
... Limited edition plaque containing artwork by Dick Evans to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia created exclusively for members of the RSL and their next of kin...."Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia 1916-1986"...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Limited edition plaque containing artwork by Dick Evans to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia created exclusively for members of the RSL and their next of kin. rsl 70th anniversary "Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia 1916-1986" Silver plate frame with black mount containing Returned Services League crest above sketch of soldier holding automatic rifle Artwork, other Framed Sketch Dick Evans Dick Evans ...Limited edition plaque containing artwork by Dick Evans to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia created exclusively for members of the RSL and their next of kin.Silver plate frame with black mount containing Returned Services League crest above sketch of soldier holding automatic rifle"Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia 1916-1986"rsl, 70th anniversary -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBadge - RSL Badge
... Returned & Services League Australia rear - V13056...RSL Lapel Pin V13056 - issued to Dorothy Kiely rsl lapel pin Returned & Services League Australia rear - V13056 Gold lapel badge with red white and blue enamel. ...RSL Lapel Pin V13056 - issued to Dorothy KielyGold lapel badge with red white and blue enamel.Returned & Services League Australia rear - V13056rsl, lapel pin -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ephemera - Collage, The Battle after the War
... Many articles detailing treatment of Vietnam Veterans upon return to Australia. Glass front with dark wooden frame. ...Many articles detailing treatment of Vietnam Veterans upon return to Australia. Glass front with dark wooden frame. ...Collage of eleven newspaper articles and Photograph. Large title "The Battle after the War". Many articles detailing treatment of Vietnam Veterans upon return to Australia. Glass front with dark wooden frame. Bottle green inserts.photograph, collage, vietnam veterans -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - MEMBERSHIP RSL VIC, HQ RSL Melbourne, pre 1990
... These membership cards were used pre 1990, from then on the League became known as The Returned & Service's League of Australia. These were filled in by a prospective new member and forwarded to RSL HQ in Melbourne for approval...."Returned Services League of Australia - (Victorian Branch) - Application for Service Membership"...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields These membership cards were used pre 1990, from then on the League became known as The Returned & Service's League of Australia. These were filled in by a prospective new member and forwarded to RSL HQ in Melbourne for approval. brsl smirsl membership "Returned Services League of Australia - (Victorian Branch) - Application for Service Membership" Membership cards, blue with black text double sided, front has spaces for the person to fill in details re name address, and financial to service number, rank, unit, time in service. ...These membership cards were used pre 1990, from then on the League became known as The Returned & Service's League of Australia. These were filled in by a prospective new member and forwarded to RSL HQ in Melbourne for approval.Membership cards, blue with black text double sided, front has spaces for the person to fill in details re name address, and financial to service number, rank, unit, time in service. The rear has space for approval, badge number and financial to."Returned Services League of Australia - (Victorian Branch) - Application for Service Membership"brsl, smirsl, membership -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - A Framed Coloured Photograph of Several Soldiers, RTA 2 September 1971 - Pte Ed Shea & gunner Chris Langton
... Plastic fawn, woodgrain framed colour photo of a group of soldiers in polyester uniform returning to Australia. In the foreground are Pte. Ed Shea and GNR Chris Langton. ...Plastic fawn, woodgrain framed colour photo of a group of soldiers in polyester uniform returning to Australia. In the foreground are Pte. Ed Shea and GNR Chris Langton. ...Pte. Ed Shea and GNR Chris Langton.Plastic fawn, woodgrain framed colour photo of a group of soldiers in polyester uniform returning to Australia. In the foreground are Pte. Ed Shea and GNR Chris Langton. There is a red and black bag in front with the words Viet Nam and a plane above the words.'RTA" 2 September 1971.returning to australia (rta), australian soldiers, pte edmond john shea, 3798865, australian army catering corps, australian national serviceman, 12th field regiment, gnr christopher charles langton, 4721467, royal regiment of australian artillery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Personal Trunk Weighed
... A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital Medic, Private Ron Allie's personal trunk is weighed in preparation for return to Australia by stores personnel. The Diggers personal trunks were inspected and sealed under strict supervision prior to departure....Photograph 1st Australian Field Hospital Medic Pte Ron Allie Gibbons Collection Catalogue Vung Tau Diggers Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital Medic, Private Ron Allie's personal trunk is weighed in preparation for return to Australia by stores personnel. The Diggers personal trunks were inspected and sealed under strict supervision prior to departure. ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital Medic, Private Ron Allie's personal trunk is weighed in preparation for return to Australia by stores personnel. The Diggers personal trunks were inspected and sealed under strict supervision prior to departure.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, medic, pte ron allie, gibbons collection catalogue, vung tau, diggers, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Newspaper - "7RAR Template 1966 Don Cruden", A Newspaper Clipping Titled Colonel home - with regret
... A Newspaper Clipping Titled Colonel home - with regret contains a photograph of Lt Col Ivan Rupert Wilson Brumfield being greeted by his two children on his return to Australia after being declared medical unfit. ...A Newspaper Clipping Titled Colonel home - with regret contains a photograph of Lt Col Ivan Rupert Wilson Brumfield being greeted by his two children on his return to Australia after being declared medical unfit. ...This item was donated by Lt Col Ivan Rupert Wilson Brumfield (2507) who served with the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from June 1965 to December 1965. He was awarded the Companion Of The Distinguished Service Order.A Newspaper Clipping Titled Colonel home - with regret contains a photograph of Lt Col Ivan Rupert Wilson Brumfield being greeted by his two children on his return to Australia after being declared medical unfit. See media file for more information. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Domestic Object - ANZAC COLLECTION: TRAY
... Melamine tray emblazoned with Returned & Services League Australia shield. Background blue, shield outline white....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields MILITARY World war 2 rsl tray Melamine tray emblazoned with Returned & Services League Australia shield. Background blue, shield outline white. ...Melamine tray emblazoned with Returned & Services League Australia shield. Background blue, shield outline white.military, world war 2, rsl tray -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Australia Post delivery Post Box, 1/09/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Coloured photo of restored Post Box being returned by an Australia Post truck to the Society's Implement Shed....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne See NP2188 australia post letter boxes Coloured photo of restored Post Box being returned by an Australia Post truck to the Society's Implement Shed. ...See NP2188Coloured photo of restored Post Box being returned by an Australia Post truck to the Society's Implement Shed.australia post, letter boxes -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPlaque - Rats of Tobruk Association Plaque
... 14,000 Australians were in Tobruk during the siege. On return to Australia the veterans looked to maintain the ties created amongst those who were in Tobruk during the siege and to ensure their needs were supported. ...The smaller emblems represent the Rats of Tobruk Association, the Returned Services League Australia and the Queensland Civil Defence. ...The smaller emblems represent the Rats of Tobruk Association, the Returned Services League Australia and the Queensland Civil Defence. ...14,000 Australians were in Tobruk during the siege. On return to Australia the veterans looked to maintain the ties created amongst those who were in Tobruk during the siege and to ensure their needs were supported. In 1944, the Rats of Tobruk Association, NSW was established. This was followed by the establishment of the Victorian Branch on 2nd October 1945. Other branches and sub-branches were established across Australia and a Federal Council was established in 1946. With the passing of the survivors of Tobruk, most branches have been wound up with the exception of the Victorian branch. Since 2012 the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc. has opened up affiliate membership to descendants and relatives of the original "Rats" in order to preserve their legacy.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A wooden plaque in the shape of a shield with one large emblem of the Rats of Tobruk Association in the centre and 4 smaller emblems attached. The smaller emblems represent the Rats of Tobruk Association, the Returned Services League Australia and the Queensland Civil Defence. The Rats of Tobruk motto is also included on a metal scroll. Beneath the badges on a metal scroll "NO SURRENDER"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, rats of tobruk association -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph - Collage of Coloured and Black and White Photographs D Company 9RAR
... Four coloured photograph and two black and white Photograph in a black frame. 1969 and present day depicting 1st birthday and return to Australia, final parade, Scotty Burnett, Dougie Crombe (MM), 1st section 10 Platoon, D Coy 9 RAR, 1969....Four coloured photograph and two black and white Photograph in a black frame. 1969 and present day depicting 1st birthday and return to Australia, final parade, Scotty Burnett, Dougie Crombe (MM), 1st section 10 Platoon, D Coy 9 RAR, 1969. ...Four coloured photograph and two black and white Photograph in a black frame. 1969 and present day depicting 1st birthday and return to Australia, final parade, Scotty Burnett, Dougie Crombe (MM), 1st section 10 Platoon, D Coy 9 RAR, 1969.D Coy. D Company Final parade R.T.A. today. D Company Mob 1969 in vietnam and one year later. The Comradery and Mateship continues.d coy, 9 rar, collage, photograph, scotty burnett, dougie crombe, pte nigel moubray burnett, 5715795, royal australian infantry corps, 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment, 9 rar reunion -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE RSL
... Returned Services League of Australia....Refer Cat No 81 for his service details and other. numismatics - badges societies military history - army - navy Rsl Returned Services League of Australia. Enameled RSL badge, red, white & blue on copper with a crown at top of badge, fastening pin is missing. ...Item in the collection of W.H.GREENMAN VX126789, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 81 for his service details and other.Enameled RSL badge, red, white & blue on copper with a crown at top of badge, fastening pin is missing.Returned Services League of Australia.numismatics - badges, societies, military history - army - navy, rsl -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Game Of Snooker
... Henderson was awaiting medivac day to return him Australia....Henderson was awaiting medivac day to return him Australia. Game Of Snooker Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Pte Dave Henderson, from Dickson ACT a forward scout with 8 RAR enjoys a game of pool with a fellow patient in the Red Cross hut at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau. Henderson was awaiting medivac day to return him Australia.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, 8 rar, pte dave henderson, gibbons collection catalogue, medivac, denis gibbons -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - Framed Photo and medal, Leslie V Clark 2829, Unknown
... Plaque: Service Number - 2829 Full Name - Leslie Victor Clark - 8th Battalion A.I.F "Blood and Bandits" Overseas from 7/7,1915 Returned to Australia 30/6/1916...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country World War 1 service of Leslie Victor Clark 2829 awarded the Gallipoli Medal. gallipoli medal WW1 8th Bn Leslie Victor Clark Plaque: Service Number - 2829 Full Name - Leslie Victor Clark - 8th Battalion A.I.F "Blood and Bandits" Overseas from 7/7,1915 Returned to Australia 30/6/1916 Black frame with dark green background mounted with circular photograph of a soldier and star shaped medal with red white and blue ribbon Leslie V Clark 2829 Medal Framed Photo and medal ...World War 1 service of Leslie Victor Clark 2829 awarded the Gallipoli Medal. Black frame with dark green background mounted with circular photograph of a soldier and star shaped medal with red white and blue ribbonPlaque: Service Number - 2829 Full Name - Leslie Victor Clark - 8th Battalion A.I.F "Blood and Bandits" Overseas from 7/7,1915 Returned to Australia 30/6/1916gallipoli, medal, ww1, 8th bn, leslie victor clark -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTERS WW1, 2) 1.8.1919
... .1) Letter, yellowed paper with Royal Crest in red at top wishing individual a safe return home. .2) Letter yellowed advising that No 56 W D S BURNS will be returning to Australia per transport Indarra from Australian Imperial Force. ...Letters the King 56 provost returning .1) At top in red print: “Red Crest, Buckingham Palace” At bottom handwritten in black: “George R I” .1) Letter, yellowed paper with Royal Crest in red at top wishing individual a safe return home. .2) Letter yellowed advising that No 56 W D S BURNS will be returning to Australia per transport Indarra from Australian Imperial Force. ....2) Letter is to Mrs R Burns, 100 Hope Street, Geelong, Vic. Items relate to W D S BURNS No 56 Provost Corpr AIF. Refer Cat No 2076.3P for his service details..1) Letter, yellowed paper with Royal Crest in red at top wishing individual a safe return home. .2) Letter yellowed advising that No 56 W D S BURNS will be returning to Australia per transport Indarra from Australian Imperial Force. Signed by Office in Charge Base Records..1) At top in red print: “Red Crest, Buckingham Palace” At bottom handwritten in black: “George R I”letters, the king, 56, provost, returning -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - CARD, HMAT DUNTROON, WW2, Australian Military Forces, 1945
... Card presented to POW servicemen on board HMAT Duntroon on return to Australia. Dated "FRIDAY, 5TH OCTOBER, 1945". handwritten - black ink pen - owner information....Card presented to POW servicemen on board HMAT Duntroon on return to Australia. Dated "FRIDAY, 5TH OCTOBER, 1945". handwritten - black ink pen - owner information. ...Item in collection of "William John SULLIVAN" VX57829. Refer Cat. No. 9523P for his service details.Card - cardboard, off white colour. Black colour ink print on front, illustrated black and white photograph of H.M.A.T. "Duntroon". Card presented to POW servicemen on board HMAT Duntroon on return to Australia. Dated "FRIDAY, 5TH OCTOBER, 1945". handwritten - black ink pen - owner information.Handwritten black ink on front of card "W.J. Sullivan".souvenir, card, hmat duntroon, ww2, william john sullivan
