Letter of recommendation for Laura Louise Gamble (500391), written by the Matron-in-chief of the Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS), where Miss Gamble served from 1943-1946.Four paragraph letter typed with a typewriter and hand-signed.'Jean Wheatley' [Handsigned in blue ink] [Three lines of text have been underlined in red ink] 'PRESENT MATRON IN CHIEF OF RAAFNS IS / MISS JOAN McRAE UNDER WHOM I SERVED IN / DARWIN 1944-1945. / LAURA L. GAMBLE.' [Handwritten in black ink at the bottom of the page]laura gamble, laura louise gamble, royal australian air force nursing service, raafns

Obituary for Eileen Hogan written by her niece. Eileen's nursing career spanned 41 years. She served in the Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service as a Charge Sister from 1942-1946. Her service number was 501216.Photocopy of a typed obituary on A4 paper. There is white space to the left of the page and on the right are two columns of typed print. There is a photograph of a young woman in nurses' uniform at the top of the first column, below which it reads 'Eileen Hogan 16.11.1914 - 7.7.1995.eileen hogan, royal australian air force nursing service, world war 1939-1945, ww2, wwii, australian nurses

Women participating in the ANZAC Day March in 1992 in Melbourne, representing the Nursing Services. They walk represent the Royal Australian Army Nursing Service (R.A.A.N.S.), Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service RAAFNS), Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC), and Queen Alexandra's Army Nursing Corps(QARANC). Returned Nurses and some of their family members walking along tram lines in the ANZAC Day March. Some of the women are in uniform and most are displaying their military medals and ribbons. There are onlookers lining the street in the background.'SG21-27' [Handwritten in blue ink on the back of the photo] 'ANZAC Day March 1992' [Lightly handwritten in pencil on the back]melbourne shrine of remembrance, australian army nursing service, royal austrlian army nursing corps, anzac day march, melbourne, anzac day, queen alexandra's royal army nursing corps, royal australian air force nursing service

Women participating in the ANZAC Day March in 1992 in Melbourne, representing the Nursing Services. They walk behind the banner that represents Royal Australian Army Nursing Service (R.A.A.N.S.), Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service RAAFNS), Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC), and Queen Alexandra's Army Nursing Corps(QARANC). A group of women, some wearing military uniforms and many displaying medals, marching behind two younger girls carrying the red Nursing Services banner in the ANZAC Day Parade in Melbourne. The street is lined with onlookers and there are trees and parkland in the background.'SG21-26' [Handwritten in blue ink on the back of the photo]melbourne shrine of remembrance, australian army nursing service, royal austrlian army nursing corps, anzac day march, melbourne, anzac day, queen alexandra's royal army nursing corps, royal australian air force nursing service

Illustrated book with blue cover. Front cover has a coloured illustration by Vivian and Marjorie Mare of a nurse in uniform standing in front of a plane, the title is printed in blue and the author's name printed in white. Title and author's name are also printed in white on the spine. The back cover has a collage of black and white photographs of RAAF personnel including nurses. Limited edition of 1000 copies.non-fictionEstablished in July 1914, the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service (RAAFNS) personnel expanded from 45 in December 1940 to 616 in December 1945. Miss Margaret Irene Lang was appointed Matron-in -Chief and her staff's conditions in service were similar to those of the Australian Army Nursing Service. The nurses were originally attached to RAAF bases in Australia but later served in New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. With the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit (MAETU), established in 1944, nurses helped with aerial evacuation of casualties and were involved with the liberation of Prisoners of War from Singapore and other areas. The service was disbanded at the end of World War Two, but in 1948 a peace-time service was formed, and the RAAF nurses have served in the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. They continue to care for the sick and injured at RAAF hospitals. Includes honours, awards and the nominal roll of RAAFNS 1940-1952.royal australian air force nursing service-history, world war 1939-1945-medical care-australia, military nursing-australia, nurses, nursing

Tape and glue bound paperback book with cover in poor condition with stains and corners curling. Tape on spine is light brown and text on cover is black. Tucked amongst the pages is the 'Servicewomen of Warracknabeal and District, Unveiling of Honour Board, Saturday, March 6th, 1999, Programme'non-fictionBook printed to coincide with unveiling of an honour board recognising servicewomen from the Warracknabeal and district area from the Boer, First and Second World Wars. Book contains a brief biography and photo of as many of the 68 women listed on the honour board as possible.australian nurses, australian army nursing service, australian army medical women's service, women's auxiliary australian air force, australian women's army service, royal australian air force nursing service, royal australian naval nursing service

Tape and glue bound paperback book. Tape on spine is light brown and text on cover is black. non-fictionBook printed to coincide with unveiling of an honour board recognising servicewomen from the Warracknabeal and district area from the Boer, First and Second World Wars. Book contains a brief biography and photo of as many of the 68 women listed on the honour board as possible.australian nurses, australian army nursing service, australian army medical women's service, women's auxiliary australian air force, australian women's army service, royal australian air force nursing service, royal australian naval nursing service

Tape and glue bound paperback book. Tape on spine is light brown and text on cover is black. non-fictionBook printed to coincide with unveiling of an honour board recognising servicewomen from the Warracknabeal and district area from the Boer, First and Second World Wars. Book contains a brief biography and photo of as many of the 68 women listed on the honour board as possible.australian nurses, australian army nursing service, australian army medical women's service, women's auxiliary australian air force, australian women's army service, royal australian air force nursing service, royal australian naval nursing service

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Pair of khaki wool Royal Australian Air Force epaulettes with metal crown and eagle insignia attached via a metal backing plate, three rows of black and khaki braid, and attachment straps with buttonholes.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, heraldry

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured three-page foolscap paper document attached at top left with a staple. Type-written text outlining instructions for members of the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service is included on both sides of all pages. army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, raafns

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured one-page foolscap paper document. Type-written text outlining pantry duties with respective times is included on one side of the page. army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured one-page foolscap paper document. Type-written text outlining duties with respective times is included on one side of the page. Handwritten at top of page: 'ACW's Duties'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, aircraftwoman's duties

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured two-page foolscap paper document formerly attached at top left with a pin. Type-written text outlining a history of nursing is included on one side of each page. Headings include Early Nursing, Evolution of Nursing, Modern Nursing and Nursing in Australia.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, history of nursing, florence nightingale

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured one-page paper document. Type-written text outlining duties and respective times and days is printed on one side of the document.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured three-page foolscap paper document formerly attached at top left with a pin. Type-written text on one side of each page in two columns with headings in the left column and respective duties in the right column. Inscribed in pencil at top right of first page: 'Matron' Inscribed in pencil on third page 'ie only in cases where [not legible] are not [not legible]'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service

Alice Margaret Chesterfield (nee Hammill ) was born in Orbost in 1909, and served in the Royal Australian Airforce [RAAF] service number 500026. Four typed A4 pages of text about the life of Alice Margaret and an envelope, all attached by a white plastic paper clipEnvelope is postmarked 2nd September 2000 and is hand-addressed to Mrs Joan Baker, RAAF, 5/41 Allison Rd Elsternwick Victoria, sent by J. Hansen (Joyce) 38 Moody St, Balwyn Nth 3104alice margaret chesterfield, alice margaret hammill, raaf, nursing, biography, ww2, world war 2, world war two, second world war, royal australian air force nursing service

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Buff coloured card menu with black typewritten text and handwritten inscriptions. The menu is folded at left and a list of menu inclusions is printed inside. Handwritten autographs are inscribed on the back. Printed on front cover: 'No.1 MEDICAL RECEIVING STATION. / SEARGEANTS' MESS. / FAREWELL PARTY TO NURSING STAFF / 23rd November, 1945 / FISHER'S SITE, / NIGHTCLIFFS, / DARWIN N.T.' Inscribed in pencil at top left corner of front cover: 'Matron' Printed on inner left side: 'army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, royal australian air force nursing service, no.1 medical receiving station

Front cover has a full page image of a female Air Force member in uniform. The title and author details are overlaid across the top of the image.The spine is dark red with white text.non-fictionWhen Sharon, as a young Registered Nurse from Tasmania, joined the Royal Australian Air Force it was with the goal of providing humanitarian aid to the world. She never imagined that, on her retirement, she would have served in East Timor, Bali and Afghanistan – working to save the lives of others, but almost losing her own. As an Air Force Officer, she not only survived a helicopter crash that left her with a shattered lower jaw and a broken back, but fought back from her injuries to resume her military duties. As commander of a combat surgical team during some of the most intense fighting in Afghanistan, she made sure that the first and last sight for any Australian soldier on the operating table was the Australian flag. As a nurse, she experienced heartbreak of losing patients, some of whom she and her team had battled for hours to save.” -- Back cover.sharon bown, royal australian air force nursing service, military nursing, afghan war 2001-2021

Royal blue hardcover book with white printed title on the spine. The front cover has a rectangle template covering most of the cover, inside which is an image of a nurse with aplane on the runaway behind her. The title is printed across the top of the image in blue text. The author's name is printed in white at the bottom of the cover, below the rectangle image.non-fictionA history of the Royal australian Air Force Nursing Service from 1940 unitil 1990. This volume includes chapters on: the history; Medical units, Hospitals and RAAF establishments; Service overseas, World War II; Service overseas, 1946-70; Special duties and resuce missions and RAAFNS personnel. military nursing, australian army general hospital 119th, royal australian air force, world war ii medical care

In the Second World War there was only one badge issued to the nearest female relative of members of the RAN, the Australian Imperial Force (including members of the Australian Army Nursing Service), and the Royal Australian Air Force on active service abroad. Stars displayed on a bar suspended below the badge represented the number of relatives involved in the war effort. Authority for the issue of the badge in the Second World War was issued under AIF Order 200 dated 14 February 1941.Metal badge with crown on top & bar underneath with 1 star.'TO THE WOMAN OF AUSTRALIA'. Map of Australia in centre of wreath. On reverse side issued by the Commonwealth Government. No 'A100853' world war two, royal australian air force, australian imperial force, australian army nursing service

Female Relative Badges were issued to the nearest female relative (usually wives or mothers) of those who engaged in active service overseas during the First and Second World Wars. For active service abroad during the Second World War, a single badge was issued to the nearest female relative of members of the RAN, the Australian Imperial Force (including members of the Australian Army Nursing Service), and the Royal Australian Air Force. Stars displayed on a bar suspended below the badge represented the number of relatives involved in the war effort. Authority for the issue of the badge was given under AIF Order 200,14 February 1941. This medal was given to Veronica ( White ) Roper in 1942 because her husband Alfred William Roper was a member of the Australian Army Signals Corp serving in New Guinea. Emma Olymphia Roper of Balaclava/ Ripponlea would also have received a medal like this with 4 four stars because her 4 sons were serving in the Australian Army 1939-45 This Military Medal was given to the wives and mothers of Australian Soldiers serving during World War 2 1939-1945Silver medal, engraved wreath of leaves, crown and map of Australia and pin clasp on back . A bar with one star is suspendedAround medal : For the Women of Australia Back : Issued by the / C'wealth Govt. / A 135699 / Angus & Coote / 1942 Bar : star/ asteriskworld war 1939-1945, military medals, roper alfred william , roper veronica, moore joan catherine, roper arthur leopold, roper emma olymphia, war memorials, bentleigh, city of moorabbin, totally and permanently invalid, returned service league, victoria barracks, department of defence australia,

Australian Chinese service people from WW2 photographs. Exhibition held at the Bendigo & District R.S.L. post 2010.1. 2. & 3. Photographs - on photographic paper enlarged black and white portraits. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Servicewoman wearing RAAF Service uniform - Portrait. 2. Serviceman wearing AIF uniform - Portrait. 3. Serviceman wearing RAAF flying uniform - Informal Portrait.Printed information - black ink print. 1. "PHYLIS CHAN" wearing her winter Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Uniform and hat". 2. "ALEC CHEW M.B.E. was a Prisoner of War in Ambon, an island off the western tip of Irianjia. He escaped with 7 other prisoners, and tramped across the island away from the camp. With the help of local islanders and Dutch authorities, they used a variety of canoes, prau, and boats to island hop their way to Darwin. Shortly afterwards, Alec returned to the islands hoping to rescue other stranded soldiers. He later joined "Z Force". commandos who remained behind enemy lines to cause disruption to the enemy and gain as much useful information as possible for the allied armies. 3. "GEORGE FONG" joined the RAAF in 1942. He was an Engineering student at Melbourne University and a talented jazz musician. George was mustered as an airman pilot, commissioned in 1943, and sent to Britain. He was transferred to the Middle East in 1944, and his plane was lost at sea, near Palestine in 1945.lphotographs, chinese, ww2, phylis chan, alec chew, george fong

The Victorian Ex Servicewomen's Bicentennial Bowls Tournament was also a celebration for the bowlers who, 45 years earlier were contributing to Australia's war effort. Lorna Gorman, 79, who has received the Life Member of Melbourne WAAAF Branch, Royal Australian Air Force Association, Victoria Division award for services rendered over many years. Joan Wicks, 72, was on the first ship to leave Australia, after Japan entered the war in 1941, and joined the 2/1st Australian General Hospital at Gaza. After serving throughout the war she was awarded the Florence Nightingale Scholarship and on completion took up the position of Matron of the Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne. Olive Jepson joined the Royal Australian Nursing Service in early 1942 and was attached to the 2/11th Australian General Hospital in Bonegilla. A page from a magazine consisting of two large black and white photos of women in bowls uniforms and three columns of text. The upper photo is of three women having a cup of tea and a laugh, with the lower photo depicting eight women holding the Bicentennial flag.[red ink line down the left side of a paragraph of text, left side, middle] [red ink line down the left side of a paragraph of text, middle, lower] 'Archie Webster 580 1815' [blue ink, bottom right]mckinnon bowls club, joan norton, jack smith, eileen mclean memorial plaque, jess whitehead, vi smith, may johnson, edna myers, ww2, wwii, middle east, western australia, new guinea, bouganville, heidelberg military hospital, buna, joy livingston, heather hall, betty craft, cath nimon, nance pownall, audrie webster, jeanne mathews, joan flower

Hardback book bound in navy blue book cloth with gold writing on spine, book shows wear.non-fictionContents include: Section I - Some technical problems (chemical warfare, moral and mental disorders, venereal diseases, influenza pandemic, scientific background of army medicine in the war, some surgical problems of repair and re-enablement) Section II - The Naval and Air services (medical service with the Royal Australian Navy and the Air Force) Section III - The technical specialities (Australian Army Dental Service, Australian Army Pharmaceutical service, medical equipment and stores, Australian Army Nursing Service, Australian Army Massage Service) Section IV - The aftermath of war (Australian invalid in England, Sea transport of Australian soldiers, Medical problems in Australia, the war-damaged soldier) Section V - Statistics of war & Epilogue (Quo vadimus? & appendicies)world war one, wwi, ww1, grace margaret wilson, wartime medical services

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Twenty six black and white photographs of varied sizes printed on gloss photographic paper with white borders. Scenes depicted include individuals in military uniforms at a beach and on a boat, women in nursing uniforms, buildings, and a Christmas display.army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, rotyal australian air force

Part of a series of items related to Clare Rothwell Macintire. Clare Rothwell Macintire was born 27 July 1910 in Essendon and enlisted with the Royal Australian Airforce on 3 August 1943. Her service number was 500432. Seventeen black and white photographs of varied sizes printed on gloss photographic paper with white borders. Scenes depicted include nurses with children, a church, army barracks, buildings, women in military uniform and nursing uniform. A newspaper clipping is included with the photographs. army nurse, clare rothwell macintire, wwii, world war two, ww2, rotyal australian air force