The octagonal fiddle-back cedar barrel is held by two supports base on one side of barel. There's a rectangle door that has a golden lock.Made c.1915 for the Tattersalls Melbourne Cup Sweep, this barrel changed the fortunes of many young Australian men.vietnam ballots, national service scheme, conscription, barrel

Between 1965 & 1972, twenty-year-old Australian males had to register for National Service. The ballot was held twice a year and the marbles, which bear numbers that represented birth dates, were used in a barrel to determine who would be called up. Each numbered marble represented two birthdates. Men born on the dates of the numbers drawn were thereby called up for National Service. National Service was a hotly debated issue. These ballot balls were the items at the centre of the argument. The peace movement in Australia was opposed not only to Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, but also to conscription of young men into National Service.The marbles are made of wood that have numbers on them. vietnam ballots, national service scheme, marbles, conscription, birthday ballot, nasho

Laminated b&w photo of a Vietnam Veteran holding a ballot marble taken from ballot boxphotograph, ballot box, marble

Standard military item issued to Pte Allen Doran Lette, Service No. 3795490, of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps at the completion of his service. Pte Lette was conscripted to serve in Vietnam by the Birthday Ballot, which determined which young Australian men were called-up for National Service.Certificate of Discharge folder containing discharge information.Certificate of Discharge/Australian Military Forces Emblemlette, ordnance corps, 3795490, vietnam, discharge, certificate

From 1909-1929, all boys 12-14 yrs and men 18-20 were required to enrol for army training only for domestic service. In 1939 all unmarried men aged 21 yrs were required to register for 3 months training for service in Australia and its territories. This was expanded in 1942 when all men 18-35 yrs and single men 35-45 yrs were required to register for the CMF (Citizens Military Force) Many of these then volunteered for the regular army during WW2. However the biggest National Service intake occurred between 1951 and 1972 as a reaction to the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Initially this required all 18 yr olds to complete 176 days of military service. Then in 1964 the lottery system was invoked.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Walking proud: these men were part of the July 9, 1957 national service intake chosen by ballot. The men are pictured at Puckapunyal army camp. Photo supplied by Ernie Hartland.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This item was donated by Private Richard Keith Vines (3788474) who was a National Serviceman and was with the Royal Australian infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with the 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from November 1969 to November 1970.Department of Labour and National Service Call-Up Notice, registration No: 2001238 for Mr. Richard Keith Vines dated 24 Mar 1966 and signed by H.A. Bland dated this Twenty Fifth day of March 1966pte richard keith vines, 3788474, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 8th battalion, the royal australian regiment, department of labour and national service, call-up notice, national service, conscription, birthday ballot

This item was donated by Private Richard Keith Vines (3788474) who was a National Serviceman and was with the Royal Australian infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with the 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from November 1969 to November 1970.A Copy of Department of Labour and National Service Letter for Mr. Richard Keith Vines, Registration No: 2001238 dated 3 Mar 1966 advising him that he will commence his National Service on the 18th April 1966.pte richard keith vines, 3788474, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 8th battalion, the royal australian regiment, department of labour and national service, national service, conscription, birthday ballot

Standard document sent to young Australian men registered for National Service during the conscription process for the conflict in Vietnam, 1965-1972.Certificate of Registration for National Service for Mr J Malicki. This is on a cream card.Commonwealth of Australia/National Service Act 1961 - 1978certificate of registration, national service, john malicki, conscription, nasho, malicki, ballot, birthday ballot

Standard document sent to young Australian men registered for National Service during the conscription process for the conflict in Vietnam if they were selected/called-up but had their service deferred.Small card advising of indefinite deferment.Commonwealth of Australia/Department of Labour and National Service certificate of deferment, vietnam, john malicki, national service, conscription, defer, nashos, birthday ballot

Standard issue item as used by Commonwealth Government notifying when a young man was selected in the Conscription Ballot for service during the Vietnam conflict.Small buff coloured card printed on both sides in black with typed name and address added.Refer imagenational service registration, ir mckenzie, conscription, nasho, national service, birthday ballot

Original card used to register for National Service for the Vietnam conflict as issued to and signed by Peter Rankovic of Essendon in 1969.A Certificate Of Registration for Mr P. Rankovic. Vic. Registration Number 21285147 issued by Registrar at Melbourne on the 18/08/69. This Certificate Of Registration is signed by Peter Rankovic. This certificate is on a cream card. Also with the card is the original envelope with O.H.M.S. at the top right corner with Commonwealth of Australia at the bottom. The envelope has a window so that the name on the card is visible for the postman.documentation, conscription, nasho, national service, rankovic, ballot