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Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), Swainston Family Grave At Malmsbury Cemetery, Malmsbury ca1998
Buildings - Malmsbury Cemetery People - "Swainston, James & Helen" -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "Hospital Auxiliary, Jessie Swainston, Fred & Mrs Laird", Malmsbury c1960 (or ww2?)
People - "Swainston, Jessie; Laird, Fred & Mrs" Associated with - Hospital Auxiliary -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), "Minnie Carpenter, Bridemaid For Jessie (Main) Swainston 1931", Malmsbury 31/1/1931
People - "Carpenter, Minnie; Swainston (Main), Jessie" Buildings - Garden Associated with - Wedding -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), B/W Postcard Mates Of C R Swainston Wwii Eng, Malmsbury c1940
People - "Swainston, C. R.; Bradshaw P. J.; Penn W.; Hore(?), G" Associated with - WWII -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of Neil Ernest Swainston
Contains photocopies of his Army documents & 6 microfiche of contour maps (?)vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Award - Medal set, Australian Defence Medal, 2006
From the Swainston Collection, a set of documents and medals from a National Serviceman. The Australian Defence Medal recognises Australian Defence Force personnel who have completed either an enlistment period or four years service after 3 September 1945.This is an example of the Australian Defence Medal for which all Vietnam veterans were eligible.Cupro-nickel Australian Defence Medal plus miniature of same, attached to red and white striped ribbons with black edges to represent the colours of the Flanders poppy, symbol of the Anzac spirit. Three red stripes signify Army, Air Force, Navy. Striped ribbon bar with pins forms part of set. Covering letter addressed to N E Swainston, dated '27 April 2011'. The information card about symbolism of medal and original hard black case complete the set. Front shows Commonwealth Coat of Arms surrounded by the words 'THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDAL'. Reverse bears "FOR SERVICE' plus Crown of St Edward within a wattle wreath.'3801127 N E SWAINSTON' engraved around bottom edge of large medal.medal, defence medal, honours -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Removal of Personal Effects on Dishcharge
Letter detailing the removal of effects belonging to Pte. N.W. Swainston from Mainbeach, Qld. to Melbourne, Vic.swainston, n e, personal effects removal, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet - Australian Soldier's Pay Book, Swainston
Brown vinyl covered Australian Military Forces Soldier's Pay Book ( 48 pages with crest on front cover) issued to Neil Ernest Swainston on 21/04/1971, Cash Office 30, Paymaster Wendy A Sherwell. Details of payments made are written in pen.Inside front cover lists 'Instructions to Soldier'; back cover has pocket containing green-printed Paybook Variation Authority slips. Small ID photo of Private Swainston stapled to page 48.Hand-written in black marker pen:S16/ Army No. 3801127/ Swainston Neil Ernestpayments, national service - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Army Certificate of Registration NS 2 (rev 7/69)
Pro-forma Certificate of Registration for Neil Ernest Swainston,born 17/07/1950, signed by him in blue ink with Army registration number 3801127 written onto the document in red ink.Signed by N E Swainston in blue ink. Army registration number 3801127 written onto the document in red ink.conscription, call-up, national service - australia, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet - Pocket Book, Information for National Servicemen, June 1969
Part of the Neil Ernest Swainston Collection, a set of National Service Documents from call-up notice to Certificate of Discharge.This soft-covered yellow pocket book is an example of those issued to all National Servicemen sent to Vietnam. Thirty-six pages long, this 3rd edition was published in June 1969 by the Commonwealth of Australia. Contents cover general information such as an overview of the organisation of the Army; details about training, transfers and conditions of service; guidance about military courtesy, dress, writing home and badges of rank.national service, army, conscription, vietnam war, swainston -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972, 2001
Bronze Anniversary of national Service medal and miniature on striped ribbons: central yellow and blue stripes ( Australia's national colours of the era), white, green, and pale blue stripes ( represent Navy, Army Air Force) ochre edge for the soil of Australia. Emblem on front represents the Australian defence forces with the crossed swords of the Army at the forefront. Around the outer edge are the words "ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE 1951-1972". The reverse side has a stylised cog with the Southern Cross Stars over it to represent the cooperation between the machinery of the armed forces and the people of Australia. These medals were introduced in 2001. Accompanied by covering letter addressed to NE Swainston and dated '4 May 2011', the set is completed by the original hard black plastic box in white card slipcase.'3801127 N E Swainston' engraved around bottom edge of large medal.medal, national service - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Australian Army Receipt No. 24537, 5/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
Receipt for monies received from Pte NE Swainston on 05/07/1971 for items of clothing.1 Sweater P'Over $5.45 / 3 Sock Khaki @ 80c PR $2.40army receipt, uniform, training, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Guide to Submission of Claims for Entitlements on Removal
Guide to allowances for removal of family and possessions at end of period of active service of N E Swainston. Set consistes of letter ( 2 pages) and pro-forma document 'Annex A to Removal Authority' dated 12 Sepember 1972. Provides details of entitlements for relocation of personal effects, wife, and dog by private car from mainbeach, Queensland to Melbourne, Victoria with envelope addressed to Pte Swainston.national service - australia, army claims, relocation -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Final Statement of Account - Discharged Member of Australian Army F WF 88 ( rev Dec 1970), 20/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
Proforma document of Australian Army : Final Statement of Account Discharged Member issued to PTE 3 Swainston, NE detailing monies to be paid at final discharge on 20/10/1972.payment, discharge, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Army Allotments Cheque Stubs
Sixteen cheque stubs for Army Allotments and FRB Benefit Refund Gratuity Recovery issued by Commonwealh Treasury, Canberra to N E Swainston between 09/09/71 and 06/11/72army allotments, frb benefit, refund gratuity recovery, swainston collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Interim Discharge Certificate AAF- A199, 18/08/1972 12:00:00 AM
Interim notification of discharge from Australian Military Forces assigned top Private N E Swainston on 18 August 1972 notifying him that final discharge will ber effected on 20 October 1972national service - australia, discharge certificate, discharge, swainston collection -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), B/W Photo Of Malmsbury Reservoir Looking South From West, Malmsbury c1920
Buildings - "Reservoir, Fence" People - "Swainston, Jessie" -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), B/W Photo Malmsbury Reservoir Looking South From West Side, Malmsbury c1920
Buildings - "Reservoir, Fence" People - "Swainston, Jessie" -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), B/W Photo Waterfalls Flowing (On Coliban River ?), Malmsbury c1920
Buildings - "River, Waterfalls" People - "Swainston, Jessie" -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), "B/W Children Frank, Alfie & Neil Mcewan", Malmsbury 22/2/1925
People - "Mcewan, Frank, Alfie And Neil; Swainston, Jessie" -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), B/W Ada Phillips, Malmsbury ca1900
People - "Phillips, Ada" Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), B/W Hughie Brereton On A Horse, Malmsbury
People - "Brereton, Hughie" Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), B/W Boxing Day Procession, Malmsbury
Buildings - Town Hall Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), B/W Back To Malmsbury Parade, Malmsbury ca1974
Buildings - Malmsbury Hotel Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), B/W Back To Malmsbury Parade, Malmsbury ca1974
Buildings - Malmsbury Hotel Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), B/W Nancy Hooppell With Father, Malmsbury
People - "Hooppell, Albert & Nancy" Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), B/W Nancy Hooppell & Ivy Hooppell, Malmsbury
People - "Hooppell, Ivy & Nancy" Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), B/W Mary Leader, Malmsbury ca1926
People - "Leader (Morgan), Mary" Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection -
Malmsbury Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item), "B/W Photo Of Child In Fancy Dress, Ellesmere Place", Malmsbury c1920
People - "Swainston, Jessie" Buildings - "Ellesmere Place, Power Lines" -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "B/W H.Brereton & Women, Baby", Malmsbury
People - "Hughie, Lady & Baby" Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection
