This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Ordnance Stores is the British Army system of cataloguing parts. Victoria Barracks was the administrative headquarters for the Australian Army, located in Southbank, Victoria. Wool bales marked ORDNANCE STORES VICTORIA BARRACKS would have been transported to the the Ordnance Stores within the Victoria Barracks.Wool bale export stencil - ORDNANCE STORES VICTORIA BARRACKSORDNANCE STORES VICTORIA BARRACKSwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers

58 Battalion is an Anticeedent batalion of 5/6 RVRSilver trophy cup, bent and detached left handle Presented by Victoria Barracks Canteen Won by 58 Battalion "C" Camp Seymour 19275/6 rvr, regimental property, delta company, 58 battalion, inter war, trophy

I have, where possible, given some information on some of the personalities who have served, or resided in the Barracks.victoria barracks (melbourne, vic)

President Geoff Webb presented a plaque to the Victoria Barracks Melbourne Corps of Guides in acknowledgement of the contribution of the proceeds of the Victoria Barracks Public Tours donations over the past three year, a total of $11,000 to Legacy in that time. A portion of these proceeds was designated to be used for maintenance work on the Legacy statue of the Widow and her Children in the Garden of Appreciation at the Shrine of Remembrance. More than 1,500 people visit Victoria Barracks Melbourne (VBM) each year as part of the Public Tours program conducted by the VBM Corps of Guides. Guided tours of the Barracks in 2005 operated on Wednesdays and Sunday afternoons as required. The Entrance fees were $5 per adult and $3 for concession and pensioners.A record of where funds are raised and given to Legacy's work.Colour photo x 4 of President Geoff Webb awarding a plaque to a group from VBM and two pages of information.Printed on the back fundraising, donations

Photograph shows Ballarat SECV No. 36 northbound in St Kilda Road, with the Victoria Barracks buildings in the background. Photo taken Sept. 1971 when the tram operated promoting Ballarat tourism following the closure of the SECV Ballarat operated system. Photo by Dave Macartney.Yields information about the operation of Ballarat 36 in Melbourne promoting Ballarat tourism.Black and white photograph print with photographers notes on the rear."Ballarat 36 St Kilda Rd, Sept. 1971 - DMA 41, Dave Mcartney"tramcars, tram 36, st kilda road, tourism

Herbert Trangmar Allan, refer 2755.4 for his extensive service history and wards. .2) Details gifting of a pair of Japanese binoculars to Col H T ALLAN by Pacific Island Regiment. .3) Certificate issued by Winston Churchill, Secretary of State for War (The War of 1914-1918), awarded to Capt H T ALLAN MC. .4) Herbert Trangman ALLAN born 5.1.1895 at Woolwich, NSW. Middle name misspelled, should be Trangmar not Trangman. .6) Congratulating H T ALLAN on receiving the Military Cross award for leading 2 companies which had lost officers during action on Passchendaele Ridge on 9.10.1917. .7) Describes life behind the lines whilst H T ALLAN's battalion has been resting for a month. Daily life consisted of training drills, sport & entertainment. Writer takes time to describe the countryside & weather. .8) Relate to H T ALLAN's military exam results & his promotion to 2nd Lieutenant in 1915. .9) To Herbert Allan's father, Mr P Allan detailing the citation for awarding of the Military Cross to Herbert ALLAN. Original citation appeared in the London Gazette,5.4.1918. .10) Form addressed to Capt H ALLAN MC, 17th Battalion stating his period of enlistment in the 1st AIF was to expire 26.5.1919. .11) Letter from Lord BIRDWOOD (General) to Herbert ALLAN in response to a letter received 19.11.19?. General BIRDWOOD expresses his opinions on difficulties the allied troops face in their fight against the Japanese. .12) Letter to Capt H T ALLAN advising of MID oak leaves sent to him. Details guidelines for attaching oak leaves to both the larger Victory Medal & the small service dress medal. .13) Form details H T ALLAN's WWII Army No, Rank, Unit & Decorations & Medals held. The form has not been signed & dated. .14) Details service record of Lt Col H T ALLAN NX12229. Includes military service from 1912 - 1944, schools & courses attended, decorations, promotions & overseas service. .16) Form issued to H T ALLAN on 15.12.1939 granting permission to leave New Guinea for Australia & return within a period of 12 months. Issued by Customs Office in Salamaua. Lists H T ALLAN's age as 44, height 5' 10" & occupation. .17) Letter from Major General MORSHEAD GOC, AIF (ME) to Major H T ALLAN, OBE, MC congratulating him on being awarded the OBE for outstanding service at Tobruch. .18) Letter from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN, OBE, MC replying to ALLAN's letter of 15.6.1943. MORSHEAD is congratulating ALLAN on his appointment to New Guinea Force, also acknowledges his excellent service record. .19) Letter acknowledges H T ALLAN's resignation from the Office of Production Member of the Australian New Guinea Production Control Board, effective from 28.8.1946. .20) Major General WINDEYER commanded the 20th Brigade from 1942-1946. .22) Card sent from the CO of the 3rd Australian Anti-Tank Regiment. .23) Menu for Farewell Dinner held in the Officer's Mess of the 20th Infantry Brigade, Tobruch on 22.10.1941. .24) Menu & Toast list for Farewell Dinner to Brigadier J J MURRAY DSO MC VD. Attended by H T ALLAN & held in the Officers Mess, 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion on 22.12.1941. .25) Invitation to Col H T ALLAN by Lady Gowrie (wife of Governor General Baron Gowrie) to attend a Luncheon at Government House, Canberra, ACT. .26) Letter to Major (T/Lt Col) H T ALLAN from Major W A JENNER advising him of his secondment to 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion & appointment to command 5 Aust Base Sub Area. .27) Application for Africa Star with Eighth Army Clasp signed by H T ALLAN & approved by Lt Colonel of 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion. H T ALLAN held the rank of Major (substantive) at the time of qualification, 1.3.1942 - 11.1942. He held the rank of Lt Colonel at the time of application in 2.1944. .28) Detailing changes in command & promotions including that of Lt Col H T ALLAN, dated 1.4.19? .29) For Lt Col H T ALLAN detailing movements required by First Australian Army command. .30) Acknowledgement & confirmation of Col H T ALLAN's application for campaign awards for WWII. .31) Letter addressed to Lt Col H T ALLAN from Lt Gen Stanley Sauige requesting information on New Britain for a forthcoming visit. .32) Certificate was presented to H T ALLAN on 16.4.1942 when he was awarded an OBE by King George VI. .33) Document details H T ALLAN's relinguishing of Command of the HQ of Pacific Islands Regiment. ALLAN also relinguished the rank of temporary Colonel & was transferred to the Reserve of Officers with rank of substantive Lt Colonel. .35) Official letter to Colonel H T ALLAN from Joseph Francis, Minister for the Army. The letter acknowledges Col ALLAN's long & distinguished career during both peace & wartime. .36) a) & b) From H T ALLAN (assumed) to Prime Minister J B CHIFFLEY referring to the production of copra in New Guinea, the actions of the Commonwealth Bank in relation to planters & the collaboration of New Guinea natives with the Japanese. Assumed to be a copy of original. .37) Letter to H T ALLAN indicating he had been placed on the Retired List with the rank of Honorary Colonel. .38) Letter invites H T ALLAN to officially open the State Conference in Lae in late March or early April 1958. Invitation was extended due to H T ALLAN for distinguished service in PNG. .39) Letter to H T ALLAN thanking him for accepting the invitation to open the Papua & New Guinea State Conference in late March or early April 1958. .40) Letter from H T ALLAN to Lt Gen Sir Henry WELLS, Chief of the General Staff, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. ALLAN requests permission to wear his uniform for official engagements during his upcoming visit to New Guinea. ALLAN also offers advice on how to deal with native troops including serving time with them, learning their language & studying their customs. He suggests that this would help quell & dissent & revolt. .41) Reply from Major General DALY to HT ALLAN thanking him for his offer to spend time with the CO of the Pacific Island Regiment to address concerns with that unit. This meeting would coincide with ALLAN's upcoming visit to PNG. .42) HT ALLAN's reply to Major General T J DALY's letter of 26.2.1958. ALLAN requests an opportunity to discuss PIR issues with Major General DALY prior to his visit to PNG. .43) Major General T J DALY's reply to HT ALLAN's request for a meeting to discuss ongoing issues with the Pacific Island Regiment. .44) Letter from HT ALLAN to Brigadier D M CLELAND notifying him that he will be staying in Port Moresby on his way to the RSS&AILA Congress in Lae. .45) Lieutenant Colonel MCGUINN writes to invite Colonel ALLAN to visit the PIR during his visit to New Guinea at the end of March of the beginning of April 1959. .46) Letter of appreciation to H T ALLAN thanking him for his efforts in presenting the case for the Territory of New Guinea during the post WWII transition period. .47) Letter to H T ALLAN from New Guinea Citizens Association, Lae Branch, thanking him for his service on behalf of the people of the Territory of New Guinea. The association offered to send ALLAN a suitable present in recognition of his service. .48) Major General T J DALY's reply to HT ALLAN's suggestions for handling disquiet amongst the native troops in the Pacific Island Regiment. .49) Reply from Lieutenant General WELLS to H T ALLAN granting him permission to wear his uniform on his forthcoming visit to New Guinea. WELLS also notes that he has passed other requests made by ALLAN to Major General DALY. .50) Copy of H T ALLAN's reply to Lieutenant General WELL's letter of 24.2.1958 [.49)]. .51) A written account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's visit to New Guinea in 3.1958. Article appeared on p.65 & 67 of the 6.1958 edition of Pacific Islands Monthly. .52) Newspaper account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's opening of the Rabaul Branch of the Native Ex Servicemen's Association. Colonel ALLAN spoke of the involvement of the Pacific Islands Regiment during WWII. .53) The Rabaul Times account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's opening of the Rabaul Branch of Native Ex Servicemen's Club. Featured on p1, concluded p3. .54) Biographical account of Colonel H T ALLAN's service in WWI & WWII. In addition an account of his success in New Guinea between the wars is included. .55) a.b. Biography of Colonel H T ALLAN written by R W Robson who was the founder of the Pacific Islands Monthly. Article was written following ALLAN's death on 23.5.1967 aged 72. This item is a pre publication copy of Robson's article which appeared in the Pacific Islands Monthly. .56) Text of a valedictory given at the funeral of Colonel Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE, MC, ED, NX12229 held 26.5.1967 following his death on 23.5.1967. The speech summarized his life in both wars & civilian life. 57) Invitation issued to Colonel H T & Mrs ALLAN to attend a Garden Party at Government House on 18.2.1954. At this function Colonel H T & Mrs ALLAN were to be presented to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Herbert T ALLAN Collection. The contents are all of various size, the Album is the size documented. .1) Large teal green album containing 16 plastic pockets each with white card insert. Various documents & photos contained in each pocket. .2) Typed letter, black type on cream paper. .3) Certificate mounted on fawn card backed with dark brown veneer. Presented to Capt H T ALLAN MC for being mentioned in despatches on 7.11.1917. .4) New South Wales Birth Certificate extract, printed on pink paper with watermark. .5) Telegram on tissue paper to a sheet of cream paper. Pin located top L corner. Requests the attendance of Lt Herbert ALLAN, Russell Hotel, Russell Square. .6) Typed letter mounted on grey cardboard. .7) 2 page letter on foolscap paper, secured by pin top L corner. Written from France by Herbert (Bert) ALLAN & addressed to his father. .8) 11 pages secured with a clip top L corner. 1st document typed, 2nd handwritten, remainder printed. Relate to H T ALLAN's military exam results. .9) Typed letter from Department of Defence Base Records Office to P ALLAN. .10) Document, printed form to inform the recipient that their period of enlistment in the 1st AIF had expired. .11) 4 page handwritten letter on 2 sheets of paper. 1st page has a printed letterhead. .12) BR Form No 20. Typed formal letter from AIF Base Records Office to accompany Mentioned in Despatches oak leaves sent to the recipient. .13) Form AAFA36 used for recommending the awarding of an Efficiency Decoration. Form details service record & details of a serving soldier. .14) 1 large / 1 small page, numbered, detailing the service record of Lt Col H T ALLAN. Black type on cream paper. 2 pages are loose but evidence of attachment visible. .15) Bachelor of Arts Degree Certificate (testamur) granted by the University of Sydney, awarded to Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Printed on cream parchment. .16) Proforma document issued by the Territory of New Guinea permitting leave & return to the Territory. Printed 2 sides, black type on cream paper. .17) Letter on Australian Imperial Force letterhead from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN. .18 Letter on HQ2 Aust Corps letterhead from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN. .19) Typed letter on External Territories letterhead from J R Halligan to H T ALLAN. .20) Cream Christmas card folded in 2, sent to H T ALLAN. On front in black lettering is HQ 20th Australian Infantry Brigade below black Rising Sun emblem. Inside in black lettering is With Best Wishes for Christmas and New Year. Christmas 1944. .21) Cream card folded in 2. Front illustration depicts a devil figure riding a platypus & carrying a pennant with 2/13 on it. The devil is depicted attacking a German & Japanese soldier. Below the devil is a boomerang with Greetings Xmas 1944 printed on it. Illustration is in green & black. Inside on LHS is a message from 2/13 Battalion. On RHS is a list of 2/13 battle honours from 1940-1943. On back in black print is 1944-1945 New Guinea Australia. .22) Cream Christmas card folded in 2. Front illustration in brown with word Greetings in green. RHS inside printing in green & brown letters. Artillery badge on back in brown. .23) Cream card folded in 2. Typed menu on cream paper attached inside. Front cover illustrated with 20th Infantry Brigade colour patch & a rat over a scroll with words - So What? .24) Cream card folded in 2. On front black printing accompanied by 2/17 Battalion colour patch that is black over green diamond shape. Inside a list of Toasts & Dinner Menu printed in black. Back page for autographs. .25) Cream invitation card. Black cursive script printing below gold crown on front. .26) Typed letter on cream paper. .27) Typed foolscap application form to claim the Africa Star. .28) & .29) Message form filled with typed orders. .30) Typed letter acknowledging an application for campaign medals & listing eligible awards. .31) Typed letter on bond paper. .32) Certificate on cream parchment. Black print in cursive script. Text details the awarding of an OBE to the recipient. .33) Typed text on Australian Military Forces letterhead. Cream paper. .34) Typed text. Temporary note for H T ALLAN's discharge from AMF. .35) Typed letter on Commonwealth of Australia, Minister for the Army letterhead. .36) a) & b) 2 page letter in black type on cream paper. Pages are loose, letter unsigned. .37) 1 page typed letter on Australian Military Forces letterhead. .38) & .39) 1 page typed letter on Return Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Papua & New Guinea Branch letterhead. .40) 1 page typed letter, unsigned. .41) Single sided typed letter on Australian Military Forces letterhead on cream paper. .42) 1 page typed letter, unsigned on cream paper. .43) Single sided typed letter on Australian Military Forces, Northern Command, Victoria Barracks, Brisbane letterhead on cream paper. .44) Single sided typed letter on cream paper. .45) 2 page typed letter on folded cream paper bearing the letterhead of the Pacific Islands Regiment. .46) 1 page typed letter on cream, lined paper. .47) 1 page typed letter on cream paper. .48) 1 page typed letter on Australian Military Forces, Northern Command Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Brisbane letterhead on cream paper. .49) 1 page typed letter on Chief of General Staff, Australian Military Forces, Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne letterhead on cream paper. .50) 1 page copy of an unsigned letter on cream paper. .51) Magazine article: Building a New Nation in New Guinea : Some advice from Colonel Blue ALLAN. Black & white article with a 2nd small section stapled to the main page. Large page features a black & white captioned photo of a group listening to a uniformed Officer deliver a speech. Also features advertising front & back. .52) Newspaper article: Official Opening of Native Ex Servicemen's Club. Black & white typed newspaper article featuring a captioned black & white photo of a uniformed Australian Officer & a group of New Guinea Ex Servicemen. .53) a. b. c. Newspaper article: Master Blue Came Back to the Islands: 4000 Attend Club Opening. 3 Section article cut from a newspaper. One part is the banner of the newspaper with date published. Other sections contain the text of the article. The larger section features a black & white photo of an Australian Army Officer in uniform. .54) Newspaper article, untitled. Black & white typed newspaper article with black & white caricature of an Australian Army Officer featured. .55) a. b. Magazine article: The Story of a Big Man who Loved Soldiering. 2 page black & white typed article with sub headings. .56) Text of a Speech. 2 page typed text written for a valedictory given at a funeral. Pages connected with a staple in the top L corner. .57) Printed, cream card invitation to a Garden Party for the recipient to meet Queen Elizabeth II & The Duke of Edinburgh. Text is in cursive script under the Coat of Arms of Her Majesty. .2) Signature ? Capt S C PIR. .4) Date of issue typed: 30.11.1954 Name of recipient: Herbert Trangman Allan Stamped: T Wells, Registrar General NSW .5) Handwritten: To Lt Herbert Allan, Russell Hotel, Russell Square. Typed: Buckingham Palace OHS. Your attendance is required at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday next the Twentyeighth inst (28.11.19?) at ten o'clock am service dress please telegraph acknowledgement Lord Chamberlain London. Stamped: Central District 24 NO 19. .6) Signed in pencil: W Birdwood. In pencil on back: 15 x 12. .8) p1: Handwritten signature. Copy dated 29.12.1915. p2 Handwritten in ink: P Allan Esq, Mount Hunter Hill. Military Examination. Copy dated 29.12.1915. Handwritten in pencil: Results: H T Allan. Tactics - Distinction 92% HE Barff p3 Underlined in ink: 38th Infantry Herbert Trangmar Allan to be 2nd Lieutenant (provisionally). Dated 16 June 1914. p5 Handwritten: Total 139. Lieut Allan tied with 15 others for 20 place. p7, 9, 10 & 11underlined in ink: H T Allan. p8 Underlined in ink: Allan HT. .9) & .10) Signature in black ink. .12) Handwritten signature in black ink: On back handwritten signature in black ink: Clive Wilkinson, Buddong, Robinson St, Chatswood. Also ? Rd, Cremorne Pt. .13) Handwritten in black ink: Details of HT Allan's Commission Service from 16.6.1914 - 18.2.1946. .15) Handwritten signature of the University Chancellor, Dean of Faculty of Arts & Registrar. Handwritten name of recipient. Seal of the University of Sydney imprinted bottom LHS. .16) Handwritten in black ink: Details of recipient. Stamped in red ink: New Guinea Customs. Stamped in blue ink: H M Customs, Cooktown, dated 17.12.1939. Handwritten on reverse: Signature. Stamped on reverse in red ink: New Guinea Customs, dated 15.12.1939. .17) & .18) Handwritten signature: Major General Morshead. .19) Handwritten signature in black ink: J R Halligan. .20) Handwritten inside in blue ink: Lt Col Allan. Good wishes from your many friends here. Signed by Major General Windeyer. .21) Inside LHS handwritten in blue ink: Lt Col Allan & an indecipherable signature. .22) Inside RHS handwritten: To Major (Blue) Allan OBE MC from Lt Col? .23) On front handwritten in blue ink: H T Allan?. Inside in black ink & pencil are 19 signatures. .24) On front: 3 signatures in black ink & pencil. On back: 36 signatures in black & blue ink & pencil. .25) On back handwritten in black ink: Colonel H T Allan OBE MC, with 3 ink lines below name. .26) Handwritten in blue/black ink: Signature. Handwritten in blue pencil top R corner: A32/3477. Handwritten in black ink bottom L corner: Cond (?) 15/9A. Handwritten in black ink: Signature. .27) Stamped top R corner: 2/17 Bn Received 9.2.1944. Signature in black ink: H T Allan. Signature in black ink: ? Lt Col 2/17 Aust Inf Bn 10.2.1944 Page bottom in pencil: Blue will keep 1 1/4 for you? .30) Handwritten: Details of eligible medals. Handwritten signature: J C K Miller Capt 7.3.50. Handwritten bottom L corner: Col H T Allan Bottom R corner: OBE, MC, 1914-19, Victory, ED, MID 1914-18, MID 1939-45 On back: Steak & Kidney Morris ) Clark ) Vowood ) 10/- 70215 Maughan ) Allan ) .31) Top of page: Imprinted Coat of Arms Top LHS in black ink: TOP SECRET AND PERSONAL Handwritten signature: Stanley Sauige .32) Embossed top L corner: Seal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Handwritten: Mary R. .32) Signed: Queen Mary, mother of George VI. .33) Handwritten signature. .34) Handwritten in blue ink: HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN 6 MAY 46 Handwritten signature. .35) Handwritten signature in blue ink: Joseph Francis, Minister for the Army. .37) Handwritten signature. .38) & .39) Handwritten signature: J W Knight. .41), .43) & .45) Handwritten signature in blue ink. .46) & .47) Handwritten signature in black ink: Henry G Eckhoff. .48) Handwritten signature in blue ink: With best wishes Yours sincerely T J Daly. .49) Handwritten signature in black ink: Yours sincerely H Wells. .57) Handwritten in black ink: Colonel & Mrs H T Allan.certificates, records, awards, administrative, compendium

"Postal acknowledgement delivery personal" "It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that VX10044 Sapper G. E. Castledine has been killed in action April 18th & desire to convey to you the profound sympathy of the Minister for the Army and the Military Board. - Minister for the Army" Sapper George Ernest Castledine (1914-1941), son of Arthur Frederick and Annie Castledine, enlisted 23 January 1940 at Lower Plenty and was assigned to the 2/2 Field Company. He is buried in the Phaleron War Cemetery, Athens, Greece and is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Eltham.George was the first soldier from the Shire of Eltham to be killed in the Second World War. The telegram is oil stained as it was kept by George's brother Sid in his toolbox.Digital image of original held in private collection of Joan Castledine (niece of George Ernest Castledine and daughter of Sid and Polly (nee Arrowsmith) Castledine).Original bears oil stains from being stored in a tool box2/2 field company, aif, annie castledine, arthur frederick castledine, eltham war memorial, george ernest castledine, military, minister for the army, roll of honour, second word war, sid castledine, telegram

Hard cover book. An Australian Defence Force production.

Photograph of Ron Barassi at the cannon outside Victoria Barracks in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo x 2 of Ron Barassi outside Victoria Barracks in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

A black and white image of Melbourne looking southwards. The new Victoria Barracks can be seen, as well as the empty spaces that was to become the Albert Park Reserve in 1862.melbourne, albert park, victoria barracks

1 large metal khaki coloured trunk with double metal compartment fitted inside marked on top 41335 WO2 Harris C/- MFO HQ Comd Pucka Victoria Barracks Melbourne Australia via Laverton With metal catches & black leather handleAs Abovemetal trunk, victoria barracks (melbourne, vic)

Negative No. 280 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of W2 496 in bound along St. Kilda road, outside Victoria Barracks, 6/7/1954. Tram has destination of "CITY". Photo by Geoff Grant. Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, st kilda road, victoria barracks, tram 496

Negative No. 281 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of W5 822 out bound along St. Kilda road, outside Victoria Barracks, 6/7/1954. Tram has destination of "Camberwell". On route 7. Has auxiliary board "Good Jobs" with the MMTB. Photo by Geoff Grant. Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, st kilda road, victoria barracks, tram 822

Seven colour 6x4 photographs taken at the ceremony for the Royal Australian Army Nurses Corps (RAANC) Badged Door Dedication in Kapooka on Saturday October 15th, 1994. Six 6x4 coloured photographs from the ANZAC March in 1994. Three undated sepia coloured photographs of inside the office of the Returned Nurses Club. A variety of coloured photos of Returned Nurses Club members at memorials and events [1994?] A copy of a printed article regarding the Vietnam Women's Memorial (titled: Women of the war by Jeanne Wong). A souvenir card with a photo of Queen Elizabeth. Six photos of the floral garden opposite Victoria Barracks taken in 1983. A 6.5x10 black and white photo of a post war ANZAC Day March. Three ring binder photograph album. The cover is mottled dark blue and black. There are five sets of three gold horizontal lines spaced out down the spine. At the top of the spine is a large white sticker with PA54 in red marker. The top right corner of the front cover has a label with the title handwritten on it in black ink. Inside there are 40 double-sided black self-adhesive pages with plastic covers.[Most pages of photographs have a caption handwritten in blue ink on a white label at the top of the page, some pages have the label further down the page and the caption is typed] 'PA54' [Hand written in red marker on a white label on the spine] 'POST WWII / CORPS AND RNC' [Hand written in black ink on a label attached to the front cover]royal australian army nursing corps, raanc, ceremonies, kapooka, returned nurses club, anzac day march, floral garden - victoria barracks, vietnam women's memorial, betty morton, matron johns, mrs. shippen, jean poulter, betty lawson, billie lindsay, eve graham

Photograph No2 Battery Royal Australian Field Artillery at Victoria Barracks Melbournephoto, 1911-1912, army

Medium size book of 443 pages covering those aspects of basic field engineering in which all sections should receive instructions showing how the field engineering tasks should be carried out.On front cover: “50 HQ 3 CADET BRIGADE VICTORIA BARRACKS MELBOURNE”passchendaele barracks trust, pbt 112, manual, field engineering

The large photo is of seven Victorian nurses bound for South Africa (Sister Ivy, Sister Langlands, Sister Walker, Sister Rawson, Sister Bernhard Smith, Sister Dorothy Smith, Sister Thompson). The article discusses the history of the pin, introduced in Britain in the fifteenth century as personal fasteners used in the dressing process. It explains the materials used for 'pins' and the connection to the phrase 'pin-money'. The second photo was taken at Victoria Barracks, it shows a well-dressed lady pinning on favours to a soldier in uniform, beside them stands another lady arm-in-arm with another soldier.Photocopy of a newspaper article. The article is in the top right corner and there is some white space on the left hand side and below. The article consists of a large photo of a group of women and a Captain boarding a ship. To the right of the image is a smaller photo of two men and two women at Victoria Barracks, above and below this picture are two small columns of text.'NC17' [Handwritten in blue ink on the top of the page]australian army nurses, victorian nurses - south africa, pins - history

Photo L to R/ John Howard Prime Minister of Australia shaking hands with John Henry Lockett, in the background is Mr Bruce Reid MHR and behind Jack is Kevin Lockett Jacks son. This photo was taken in the Billiard room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo on 21 7.1998 when Jack was presented with the French Legion of Honour by the French Ambassador Dominique Giraud. Refer Cat No's 8143, 8144 & 8145.10PFramed photograph of Jack Lockett Aged 107 with the Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard. Photograph: colour photograph of 2 persons shaking hands with 2 persons in background. Frame: timber with brushed gold coloured paint glass front. Mount: mid-grey colour cardboard. Label plate: gold colour metal bottom centre. Back of frame: Handwriting red ink.Label plate: engraved print. "PRESENTED BY THE / PMC AND MEMBERS/ VICTORIA BARRACKS SERGEANTS MESS" smi, smirsl, photograph, lockett

Photo possibly relates to Cat No 4743.4B & W photo rectangular shape showing a group of 28 Officers outside a building, rear has hand written details in blue pen, stamped purple re photographers detailsOn rear in blue pen, “Command & Staff Course Victoria barracks Sydney NSW 1939”photos, officers course

These 34 photographs were taken at Flag Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment and the School of Military Survey (SMS) at Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla in May 1990. The two RASvy units took turns each year to host the event. The day competition usually comprised basketball, cross country, golf, sailing, squash softball, tennis, touch football, tug-of-war and volleyball. The evening competition often included darts, carpet bowls, hookey, quoits and snooker. The Flag handover and speeches were held in SMS’s Café Slater recreation/morning tea area. It is not clear which RA Svy unit was the winner.This is a set of 34 photographs were taken at Flag Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment (ASR) and the School of Military Survey (SMS) at Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla in May 1990. There are more photographs available on colour negatives and 35mm positive proofs. The photo proofs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The 35mm colour negatives photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR Tug-of-war team. Back row L to R: Cameron Kelly, Geoff Ford, Ken Slater, Andrew Woodman, Anthony Hesling. Front row L to R: Mick Hogan, Mick Duggan, Damien Killeen, Chris Woodman, Guenther Ebenwaldner. .2) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR Tug-of-war team. L to R: Geoff Ford, Cameron Kelly, Andrew Woodman. .3) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR volleyball team L to R: unidentified (x4), Phuc Tran, Guenther Ebenwaldner, unidentified (x4), Neil Taylor. .4) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR volleyball team L to R: unidentified (x2), Neil Taylor. .5) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR volleyball team L to R: unidentified, Phuc Tran, Guenther Ebenwaldner, Barry Hogan -spiking. SMS volleyball team L to R: unidentified (x2), Rod Skidmore, unidentified (x2). .6) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR volleyball team Neil Taylor – serving, L to R: unidentified, Guenther Ebenwaldner, unidentified. .7) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR volleyball team Phuc Tran – serving. .8) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR volleyball team unidentified – serving. .9) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR volleyball team L to R: Guenther Ebenwaldner – serving, unidentified. .10) - Photo, colour, 1990, L to R: SMS volleyball team, all unidentified. ASR volleyball team L to R: Greg Howell, Richard Arman, Rachel (Stanford) Scott, SPR Caroline (Wyatt) Evans, Tracy Tillman, unidentified SMS team member. .11) - Photo, colour, 1990, L to R: ASR volleyball team L to R: Neil Taylor, Guenther Ebenwaldner, unidentified (x2), Tracy Tillman – No.13, Barry Hogan – No.1, Richard Arman, Greg Howell, SPR Rachel (Stanford) Scott, SPR Caroline (Wyatt) Evans. .12) - Photo, colour, 1990, L to R: Bob Thrower, Rod Skidmore – No.5, unidentified referee, Guenther Ebenwaldner, Neil Taylor. .13) - Photo, colour, 1990, L to R: unidentified (x2), Rod Skidmore – No.5, unidentified, unidentified referee, unidentified, Guenther Ebenwaldner – No.2, Phuc Tran - No.8, Neil Taylor - No.9., .14) - Photo, colour, 1990, L to R: unidentified – serving, Neil Taylor. .15) - Photo, colour, 1990, L to R: unidentified (x2), Bob Thrower – No. 2, unidentified referee, Phuc Tran, unidentified, Barry Hogan – No.1, Guenther Ebenwaldner – No.2, unidentified. .16) - Photo, colour, 1990, L to R: unidentified, unidentified referee, unidentified, Neil Taylor - No.9, Guenther Ebenwaldner – No.2, unidentified. .17) - Photo, colour, 1990, L to R: Tracy Tillman, SPR Rachel (Stanford) Scott, SPR Caroline (Wyatt) Evans, Phuc Tran. .18) - Photo, colour, 1990, L to R: Guenther Ebenwaldner – serving, Barry Hogan. .19) - Photo, colour, 1990, L to R: unidentified – serving, unidentified. .20) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR volleyball team L to R: unidentified, Guenther Ebenwaldner, SPR Caroline (Wyatt) Evans – No. 20, unidentified (x2), Richard Arman No.11, unidentified, Barry Hogan – No.1, Tracy Tillman – No.13, Neil Taylor, Rachel (Stanford) Scott, Phuc Tran. .21) - Photo, colour, 1990, SMS volleyball team, L to R: Rod Skidmore Bob Thrower, remainder unidentified. ASR volleyball team L to R: unidentified, Rachel (Stanford) Scott, Barry Hogan, Greg Howell, unidentified, Guenther Ebenwaldner, unidentified, Phuc Tran, Neil Taylor, Richard Arman. .22) - Photo, colour, 1990, SMS volleyball team, L to R: unidentified Rod Skidmore – No. 5, Bob Thrower, remainder unidentified. .23) - Photo, colour, 1990, ASR basketball team, L to R: unidentified (x3), Dave Longbottom. .24) & .25) - Photo, colour, 1990, Presentations. L to R: CAPT Brian Sloan, ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, SPR Frank Savy, WO2 Neil ‘Ned’ Kelly. .26) - Photo, colour, 1990, Presentations. L to R: CAPT Brian Sloan, ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, SPR Frank Savy, SPR Marcus Seecamp, WO2 Neil ‘Ned’ Kelly, SMS RSM WO1 Greg Francis-Wright, remainder unidentified. .27) - Photo, colour, 1990, Presentations. L to R: SPR Frank Savy, SPR Andrew Morrison-Evans – with flag, unidentified, SPR Derek Percival– with flag, SPR Dawn Hoadley, ASR CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, CAPT Brian Sloan, ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, unidentified. .28) - Photo, colour, 1990, Presentations. L to R: ASR CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, unidentified, SPR Derek Percival– with flag, SPR Dawn Hoadley, unidentified, ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, SMS CO LTCOL Harry Hansen. .29) - Photo, colour, 1990, Presentations. L to R: ASR CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, SMS CO LTCOL Harry Hansen, SPR Dawn Hoadley, ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, unidentified, SGT Ian Fitzgerald, WO2 Tony Clark, WO2 Harald Mai. .30) - Photo, colour, 1990, Presentations. L to R: unidentified, SPR Derek Percival, ASR CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, SMS CO LTCOL Harry Hansen, CPL Kevin ‘Chuck’ Berry, SGT Ian Fitzgerald, WO2 Tony Clark, WO2 Harald Mai, unidentified. .31) - Photo, colour, 1990, Presentations. L to R: SPR Marcus Seecamp, SPR Dawn Hoadley, ASR CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, unidentified, SMS CO LTCOL Harry Hansen, CPL Kevin ‘Chuck’ Berry, ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, SMS RSM WO1 Greg Francis-Wright, SGT Ian Fitzgerald. .32) - Photo, colour, 1990, Presentations. L to R: SPR Dawn Hoadley, ASR CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, unidentified, SMS CO LTCOL Harry Hansen, ASR RSM WO1 Neville Stone, SMS RSM WO1 Greg Francis-Wright, SGT Ian Fitzgerald, CPL Barry Hogan, remainder unidentified. .33) - Photo, colour, 1990, Presentations. Those identified L to R: CPL Raelene Munting, CPL Peter Swandale, SGT Paul Baker, WO1 Gordon Lowery, SPR Caroline (Wyatt) Evans, SMS CO LTCOL Harry Hansen, WO2 Alan Glanville, CPL Michelle Griffith, SGT Peter Peterson, WO1 Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams, WO1 Colin Cuskelly, CPL Peter McCurdy, WO2 Steve Egan, SSGT Doug Carswell, WO1 Bill Jones, WO2 Rob Bogumil, SPR Andrew Morrison-Evans. .34) - Photo, colour, 1990, Presentations. Those identified L to R: SMS CO LTCOL Harry Hansen, SPR Anthony Hesling CPL Peter Swandale, SGT Paul Baker, CPL Tony Bestall, SPR Shane ‘Smily’ Campbell. .1P to .36P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, flag day, school of military survey

Item in the collection relating to C.J.C. McQuie MM, refer Cat No 9680P for his service details. Australian Army Reserve 1919 issued by Defence Department Melbourne. The centre double page outlines items like, eligibility to join - where - ranks - training units - uniforms - pay - discharge - command office, change of address - correspondence. The rear page details the pay scale per day from Lieut - 2nd Lieut 15/- down to private at 4/- per day. (/-) means Shillings.Pamphlet folded brownish colour, all print in black, stamp on the front in purple.The purple stamp, “Call or write to Lieut T.R. ……air Organising Officer - S.O.I and R.S . Office Victoria Barracks - Melbourne.reserve, mcquie, pamphlet

Carl Ernest Moller No 1242, 59th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1803.4.1) Letter to "Mr C.C.Moller" re the grave of "C.E.Moller" 59th Batt AIF. .2) Envelope, brown addressed to "Mr C.C.Moller", held .1).1)"Australian Imperial Force Base Records Office Victoria Barracks, 19 AUG 1924" .2) Stamped "20 AUGUST 1924"documents - letters, graves

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,

Set of five heavy card drink coasters with coloured scenes depicting British regiments while on garrison duty in Victoria. Brief details if each regiment on reverse of coaster. Regiments are victoria barracks

Scroll re death of "Thomas Coates", VX18443. Died 5/3/42. Item is part of the Coates Family Collection. Refer 9654.4 for Tom’s service details.White paper scroll rolled up and contained in a brown paper tubal postal container. Container has postal delivery address and return address and various ink stamps. Actual scroll is in very delicate condition so not taken out for inspection of description. 1, Scroll. 2. Postal tube.1. Addressed to "Mr J. Coates, 45 Philipson Street, Albert Park, Vi If not delivered return address "Army Medal Section, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, Australia” thomas coates, memorial scroll, coates family 1

Ivor Keith ALLISON VX40282. Enlisted 24.6.1940. KIA 22.1.1943.Photo, black / white showing a grave in the shape of a white cross. Re VX40282 Lieut I K ALLISON 2/12 Aust Inf Bn 22.1.1943.On rear purple stamped twice, once in a circle the other in lines: “Directorate of Graves Registration” “Photo supplied by Directorate of Graves Commission Victoria Barracks Melbourne” “Buried at Bomana War Graves, Grave No A.1.1.18”photograph, grave, 2/12th

Image of burial site of Sgt Albert Robert WILLS born 16.11.1917 at Bendigo -VX 5275 He enlisted in 1939 embarked on HMT 'Ettrick" on 14/4/1940 after basic training at Puckapunyal. Disembarked in Egypt on 18/5/1940 and saw action at Bardia, Greece and Syria. Spent time in Lebanon and Ceylon before returning to Australia on 4/8/1942. On 13/10/42 disembarked at Milne Bay New Guinea and took part in the battle for Wau securing the airstrip and surrounding area after heavy fighting. Between 6-9 Feb 2/5 Bn C and D companies supported by A company spearheaded the attack engaged and defeated the enemy thus ending the battle of Wau Sgt WILLS was one of 28 men killed in action in the Crystal Creek area on 7/2/1943 and is buried at Lae War Cemetery. Black and white image of grave with white cross Cof E VX 5275 SGT A R WILLS 2/5 Aust. Inf. Bn. 7.2.43 Rear is stamped with Photograph supplied by Directorate of Graves Registration Victoria Barracks Melbourne - Buried at Laea.r. wills, vx 5275, 2/5th aust. inf. bn, new guinea

Numerous mathematical tables for the computation of Geographical Positions and rectangular coordinatesHard covered Book, cloth covered, A5 in size, 169 pages, Title Page, contents Page, 5 x blank pages at front, 15 x blank pages at rear."? Slattery" , "Sgt RC Andrews. School Tac? Adm. Seymour" all crossed out, on 1st page inside cover. "Please Return to: Survey Directorate AHQ Victoria Barracks Melbourne" Front and rear pages.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr