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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph in frame
... Photograph of M Owen-Holmes 110411 WAAF...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne None Photograph of M Owen-Holmes 110411 WAAF Photograph in frame ...Photograph of M Owen-Holmes 110411 WAAFNone -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreLetters and memorabilia from Cpl Anne Wilson (WAAF), Letters Home
... Letters home and leave passes etc 92211 Corporal Anne Wilson WAAF Nhill 1945...Letters Home Letters and memorabilia from Cpl Anne Wilson (WAAF) ...Cpl Anne (Sandie) Wilson was stationed at the Nhill RAAF Base working in the Pay Office from January 1945 - July 1945. . The seven letters describe life on the Base and were written to Anne's parents ,Mr and Mrs Wilson , in Tasmania. Included in the collection are Picture Theatre tickets, Mess menus, Leave Passes and other memorabilia.86.1 Red plastic folder containing original letters, 86.2 Blue plastic folder containing copies and transcript. 86.3 Booklet containing transcript of letters in freestyle font and photo copies of memorabilia.Letters home and leave passes etc 92211 Corporal Anne Wilson WAAF Nhill 1945cpl anne wilson, life on nhill raaf base 1945 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchDoll
... Doll dressed in WAAF uniform. This item was donated by the family of J E Brennan a WW2 RAAF servicewoman, her photograph is also available see 00281....Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula ww2 doll Doll dressed in WAAF uniform. This item was donated by the family of J E Brennan a WW2 RAAF servicewoman, her photograph is also available see 00281. ...Doll dressed in WAAF uniform. This item was donated by the family of J E Brennan a WW2 RAAF servicewoman, her photograph is also available see 00281.ww2, doll -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, PORTRAIT OF FEMALE AIR FORCE OFFICER
... ...WAAF...Sewell WAAF. Refer to other Cat No - Sewell name - 252.2....Portrait WAAF Nil Coloured Portrait, head and shoulders of female Air Force Officer. ...Sewell WAAF. Refer to other Cat No - Sewell name - 252.2.Coloured Portrait, head and shoulders of female Air Force Officer. She is wearing a dark blue cap and jacket. Light coloured shirt with a dark tie. On her peaked hat are (3) badges - a crown, a Flying Eagle and some sort of Laurel emblem. Service + W.A.A.F.Nilportrait, waaf -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - JACKET AND SKIRT, WAAAF, C.1939 - 45
... Uniform re F.O Catherine W Sewell WAAF. Refer Cat No 252.2...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Uniform re F.O Catherine W Sewell WAAF. Refer Cat No 252.2 Uniforms Womens RAAF WW2 JACKET - CHEVRON LOWER SLEEVE(L) RANK BAND BOTTOM OF EACH SLEEVE .1) Jacket, Heavy Cotton, Navy, Black Buttons .2) Skirt, Heavy Cotton, Navy Uniform JACKET AND SKIRT, WAAAF ...Uniform re F.O Catherine W Sewell WAAF. Refer Cat No 252.2.1) Jacket, Heavy Cotton, Navy, Black Buttons .2) Skirt, Heavy Cotton, NavyJACKET - CHEVRON LOWER SLEEVE(L) RANK BAND BOTTOM OF EACH SLEEVEuniforms, womens, raaf, ww2 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyMagazine - B/W, C 1915
... Article in book or magazine describing life at Myrtlebank during war years Other article written from letter from soldier P Lillis to his sister 3rd article of woman from country enlisting in WAAF ...ACCOMMODATION Myrtlebank PEOPLE Warren Submitted by Carol of Bannockburn, Submitted by D Langley Submitted by Meryl of South Frankston Article in book or magazine describing life at Myrtlebank during war years Other article written from letter from soldier P Lillis to his sister 3rd article of woman from country enlisting in WAAF Magazine B/W ...Large families were the norm, rather than the exception up to the time of the World wars. perhaps the senseless destruction of those young lives sickened humanity- perhaps the increased taxes and cost of living resulting from the wars caused a necessary reduction in family size. Perhaps the independence won by women as they carried on their daily lives without their men, made mothers say, "Enough" The Warren family farmed the fertile Fyans Creek flats in the Grampian Mountains of Western Victoria. Some say Halls Gap was so named because the bushranger Hall holed up there in the early days. The rugged slopes and hidden gullies could have hidden a whole gang of bushrangers, but little remained undiscovered to a wandering family of 12 children growing up with their flocks and herds grazing the ranges. A tired rider could nod off, safe in the knowledge a trusty stockhorse would plod steadily homeward into the night. Responsibility quickly made youngsters capable and reliable. Then Australia went to war. There were three older brothers, then the girls, then young Frank. All the men went, including Frank. So the girls had to run the farm alone. Their mother had her hands full with the youngsters, still attending school, a daily walk over the mountain to Pomonal and return. But the loss of the men's casual wages from timber cutting and labouring jobs, meant great hardship is some method of earning a cash income had to be devised. Paying guests! That was it. So Myrtle Bank Guest House was born. City folk flocked to the mountain resort. High stepping mountain horses met them at the Stawell raid-head, with the tall and beautiful Warren girls driving them in experienced fashion, their auburn hair sometimes falling from its pins to fly free, as the dray bowled along towards the hills. The would hitch up their skirts to saw and chop wood for the stoves and fires. They milked cows and delivered calves. They shore sheep and trimmed their feet. They mustered their cattle as the seasons rolled by, and the paying guests watched and participated, fascinated. With laughter and song, the girls would wash up in a tin dish, throw on their house clothes to wait on table, sing and play piano, violin, accordion, enjoying the talk of the city and that other world so far away from their mountain home. The simple country menu was a hit, and the homemade bread, butter, jams and preserves, fruit and vegetables sent guests staggering to their armchairs. Picnics, hikes, goodbyes and welcomes blurred as the years of the war dragged by. Bookings were made and remade as the new enterprise became established. Peace was declared. the men returned A whole new building rose with two floors, inviting verandahs and bathrooms. Myrtle Bank would remain a family business all its lifetime, until buried below the Bellfield Dam, by which time more than one the girls had joined their beloved Frank, lost on Flanders Field. Article in book or magazine describing life at Myrtlebank during war years Other article written from letter from soldier P Lillis to his sister 3rd article of woman from country enlisting in WAAF Submitted by Carol of Bannockburn, Submitted by D Langley Submitted by Meryl of South Frankstonaccommodation, myrtlebank, people, warren -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBanner (item), Royal Air Force Banner
... Inscribed with "FIGHTER COMMAND", "BOMBER COMMAND" , " COASTAL COMMAND" and "WAAF", with motto of the Royal Air Force (RAF) "Pear Ardua Ad Astra , which translates to " Through Adversity To The Stars"...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Inscribed with "FIGHTER COMMAND", "BOMBER COMMAND" , " COASTAL COMMAND" and "WAAF", with motto of the Royal Air Force (RAF) "Pear Ardua Ad Astra , which translates to " Through Adversity To The Stars" Royal Air Force banner Royal Air Force Banner Banner ...Inscribed with "FIGHTER COMMAND", "BOMBER COMMAND" , " COASTAL COMMAND" and "WAAF", with motto of the Royal Air Force (RAF) "Pear Ardua Ad Astra , which translates to " Through Adversity To The Stars" -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - SCHOOL OF ADMINISTRATION RAAF, RAAF, C. WW2
... Includes conditions of service for WAAF diagrams on operation of various small arms....Includes conditions of service for WAAF diagrams on operation of various small arms. ...Light blue hard cover, loosely bound with a shoe lace. Subjects include RAAF administration, RAAF law, RAAF organisation, discipline, physical training, & defence training. Includes conditions of service for WAAF diagrams on operation of various small arms.books - eduction/air force/manuals, administration, -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - KIT BAG WAAF WW2, 1939 - 45
... Item issued to Mavis Irene KEILLOR No 105119 WAAF, (born Mildura, enlisted Melbourne) 30.12.1942 age 22 years. ...Equipment KIT BAG WAAF WW2 ...Item issued to Mavis Irene KEILLOR No 105119 WAAF, (born Mildura, enlisted Melbourne) 30.12.1942 age 22 years. Discharged with the rank of Aircraftwoman Laverton Transit Departure and Reception Centre on 6.12.1945. Mavis (Trew) was a member of the Bendigo Ex Service Women’s Association. Kit Bag, faded dark blue, 12 brass eyelets. Appears to have been dyed dark blue over the original khaki colour.Painted on side & bottom: “105119 WAAAF”equipment, kit bag, waaaf -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, 1944
... ...waafs...Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraits raaf wwii beaufighters waafs partisans parachute middle east squadron kitty hawk flying nurses medical air evacuation unit wewak new guinea jungle diary the p24 Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jones RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, blue hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. ...This volume is like a veteran 'gong' - winner with years of tough going and breathless incidents to draw from. The service and the blokes in it have been able to dig into this pile of gen. and present some amazing stories, pictures, poems, graphics and cartoons.Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraitsRAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, blue hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. Front and back inside cover is a blue sepia background with the RAAF insignia and a range of bombers being maintained.Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jonesraaf, wwii, beaufighters, waafs, partisans, parachute, middle east squadron, kitty hawk, flying nurses, medical air evacuation unit, wewak, new guinea, jungle diary, the p24 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, 1944
... ...waafs...Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraits raaf wwii beaufighters waafs partisans parachute middle east squadron kitty hawk flying nurses medical air evacuation unit wewak new guinea jungle diary the p24 Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jones RAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, green hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. ...This volume is like a veteran 'gong' - winner with years of tough going and breathless incidents to draw from. The service and the blokes in it have been able to dig into this pile of gen. and present some amazing stories, pictures, poems, graphics and cartoons.Personal recounts from RAAF service personnel by way of stories, poems, cartoons, illustrations and portraitsRAAF Saga - The RAAF at War, green hardcover front, back and spine with black Text of title and a black silhouette picture on front cover showing aircraft. Front and back inside cover is a green sepia background with the RAAF insignia and a range of bombers being maintained.Message from Air Vice Marshall Chief of air staff C Jonesraaf, wwii, beaufighters, waafs, partisans, parachute, middle east squadron, kitty hawk, flying nurses, medical air evacuation unit, wewak, new guinea, jungle diary, the p24 -
City of Melbourne LibrariesPhotograph, The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Spectators at Australian Women's Golf Championship
... During the Blitz and the Battle of Britain, Pam Barton (1917-1943) drove ambulances before joining the WAAF as a radio operator. Later she gained a commission as a Flight Officer in command of a staff of 600. ...During the Blitz and the Battle of Britain, Pam Barton (1917-1943) drove ambulances before joining the WAAF as a radio operator. Later she gained a commission as a Flight Officer in command of a staff of 600. ...Crowd of spectators gathered around a green at Royal Melbourne Golf Course, Cheltenham for the Australian Women’s Golf Championship in 1935. The winner was Irish player Pat Walker. Runner-up was Australian Susie Morpeth. Photographer notations on slide: "Vic Women's Ch'ship 1935 B98" Published: The Age 5 September 1935 p11 Published title: THE HUGE GALLERY WHICH WATCHED THE FINAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP. Published caption: Advancing to the 12th Green at Royal Melbourne yesterday, the huge gallery, part of which, can be seen in this picture, was estimated to number about two thousand people. The players in the left corner of the picture are about to play on to the green, and the stewards are hard at work keeping back the enthusiastic crowd. Trove article identifier: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page19254515 18 year-old Miss Pamela Barton of England is teeing off at the ninth hole, watched by her competitor Miss Janet Gardiner of Queensland and a gallery of intensely focussed spectators. Both women went on to have diverse, non-sporting careers. During the Blitz and the Battle of Britain, Pam Barton (1917-1943) drove ambulances before joining the WAAF as a radio operator. Later she gained a commission as a Flight Officer in command of a staff of 600. In 1943, Pam was killed instantly when the RAF plane piloted by her unofficial fiancée crashed in heavy weather. The Pam Barton Memorial Salver is awarded to the winner of the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship. The inscription reads “In Affectionate Memory of Pam Barton”. During WWII, Janet Gardiner (Mrs Jobson-Scott, 1907-1987) began manufacturing liquid hosiery at the Red Cross Link rooms as a fundraiser. Donated oyster bottles were used and they charged 2/6 for four ounces. However, in April 1942, in a broadcast to the women of Australia, the Minister for War Organisation of Industry, Mr Dedman, announced that leg make-up preparations were now a prohibited item. They contained titanium oxide, an essential ingredient in the manufacture of paints used for camouflaging military equipment. Other items of a woman’s “battle array” such as nail lacquer, some creams and suntan lotions were also banned as they contained ingredients used in munitions and medical supplies. Featured in "Newsworthy: Melbourne in photographs 1933-1936" exhibition at East Melbourne Library, October to December 2023. Exhibition caption by project volunteer, Fiona Collyer.Glass plate negativePhotographer notations on slide: "Vic Women's Ch'ship 1935 B98".golf, royal melbourne golf club, women golfers -
City of Melbourne LibrariesPhotograph, Bull, Hugh Jones, 1897-1993, Spectators at Australian Women's Championship 1935
... During the Blitz and the Battle of Britain, Pam Barton (1917-1943) drove ambulances before joining the WAAF as a radio operator. Later she gained a commission as a Flight Officer in command of a staff of 600. ...During the Blitz and the Battle of Britain, Pam Barton (1917-1943) drove ambulances before joining the WAAF as a radio operator. Later she gained a commission as a Flight Officer in command of a staff of 600. ...Women’s Golf Championship In August 1935, the Australian Women’s Golf Championship was held at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Black Rock, featuring visiting British golfers Pamela Barton, Phyllis Wade, Jessie Anderson, Mrs Walter Greenlees and Mrs J B Walker. Australian competitors included Katherine Rymill, Betty Nankivell, Betty Sale (MBE), Janet Gardiner, Leonora Wray (MBE), Mrs Sloan Morpeth (née Susie Tolhurst), Mrs Clive Robinson (née Christina “Nin” McMaster), Joan Hood Hammond (DBE CMG), Mrs T S McKay (née Odette Lefebvre) and Mona Macleod. Mrs J B Walker of Britain defeated Mrs Sloan Morpeth of Victoria in the final, before a gallery of 2,000, mostly women. The women watch on… 18 year-old Miss Pamela Barton of England is teeing off at the ninth hole, watched by her competitor Miss Janet Gardiner of Queensland and a gallery of intensely focussed spectators. Both women went on to have diverse, non-sporting careers. During the Blitz and the Battle of Britain, Pam Barton (1917-1943) drove ambulances before joining the WAAF as a radio operator. Later she gained a commission as a Flight Officer in command of a staff of 600. In 1943, Pam was killed instantly when the RAF plane piloted by her unofficial fiancée crashed in heavy weather. The Pam Barton Memorial Salver is awarded to the winner of the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship. The inscription reads “In Affectionate Memory of Pam Barton”. During WWII, Janet Gardiner (Mrs Jobson-Scott, 1907-1987) began manufacturing liquid hosiery at the Red Cross Link rooms as a fundraiser. Donated oyster bottles were used and they charged 2/6 for four ounces. However, in April 1942, in a broadcast to the women of Australia, the Minister for War Organisation of Industry, Mr Dedman, announced that leg make-up preparations were now a prohibited item. They contained titanium oxide, an essential ingredient in the manufacture of paints used for camouflaging military equipment. Other items of a woman’s “battle array” such as nail lacquer, some creams and suntan lotions were also banned as they contained ingredients used in munitions and medical supplies. Featured in "Newsworthy: Melbourne in photographs 1933-1936" exhibition at East Melbourne Library, October to December 2023. Exhibition caption by project volunteer, Fiona Collyer. Published: The Age 30 August 1935 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF AT ROYAL MELBOURNE (1935, August 30). The Sun News-Pictorial (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954; 1956), p. 35. Retrieved October 10, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article277093639Photographer notations on slide: "Vic Women's Ch'ship 1935 B98".golf, women golfers, royal melbourne golf club -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Victory Roll - The RAAF at War, 1952
... In making final victory possible, we lost many comrades, to w home this book, together with those which preceded it, becomes a permanent memorial. wwii raaf end of conflict test pilot wewak the sisters fly on battle of borneo the biscuit bombers anzacs on bougainville raaf pacific return to timor pacific landing long range from darwin air victory over burma lifeline to china photo recce first over malaya jungle dawn the victory in europe story of a prison camp night flight over hamburg youth's prayer at a war memorial victory at the alps waaf's good service Message from the Chief of Air Staff.... ...The stories in 'Victory Roll' tell of some of the deeds performed in the final and victorious year of WWII. They add to a long tradition of gallant service and sacrifice and will serve as an eternal inspiration in the task of building a new world in which the spirit of the Four Freedoms must predominate. In making final victory possible, we lost many comrades, to w home this book, together with those which preceded it, becomes a permanent memorial.Green hardcover and spine with black text - 'Victory Roll The RAAF at war' on front cover and spine. The inside front and back covers have silhouette, green sepia pictures of a variety of aeroplane. Illustrations, photographs and cartoonsMessage from the Chief of Air Staff.... Air Vice Marshal, Chief of Ai Staff C.Joneswwii, raaf, end of conflict, test pilot, wewak, the sisters fly on, battle of borneo, the biscuit bombers, anzacs on bougainville, raaf pacific, return to timor, pacific landing, long range from darwin, air victory over burma, lifeline to china, photo recce, first over malaya, jungle dawn, the victory in europe, story of a prison camp, night flight over hamburg, youth's prayer at a war memorial, victory at the alps, waaf's good service -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - JACKET AND SKIRT, WAAAF, WWII
... ...WAAF...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Uniform belonging to Catherine Winifred Sewell, Born Creswick) Regt No 96270 F.O Women’s Australian Auxillary Air Force (W.A.A.A.F) Female Uniforms WWII WAAF .1) Jacket summer dress, cotton khaki, Epaulettes, lower right sleeve has 2 red chevrons denoting years of service .2) Skirt summer dress, cotton Khaki Uniform JACKET AND SKIRT, WAAAF ...Uniform belonging to Catherine Winifred Sewell, Born Creswick) Regt No 96270 F.O Women’s Australian Auxillary Air Force (W.A.A.A.F) .1) Jacket summer dress, cotton khaki, Epaulettes, lower right sleeve has 2 red chevrons denoting years of service .2) Skirt summer dress, cotton Khakifemale, uniforms, wwii, waaf -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Love was in the air when navigator Bob met Margaret, 18/05/1945
... ...waaf...They later moved to Montmorency. ww2 australia remembers 1945 - 1995 waaf raaf pathfinder squadron ve day war brides barling family Nil An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration. ...The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This article tells the tale of how Bob and Margaret Barling met in England during WW2. Bob was born in Briar Hill and returned there with his bride after the war. They later moved to Montmorency.An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.Nilww2, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, waaf, raaf, pathfinder squadron, ve day, war brides, barling family -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAudio - Oral history interview, Joyce Barry
... ...waaf...Joyce passed away in October 2025 at the age of 103. joyce barry waaf ww2 oral history Wangaratta This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project. ...Joyce Barry served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War. In her interview, Joyce shares what inspired her to join the services and what training was like for a young woman living in Victoria. Joyce was born on 1/5/1922 and passed away on the 26/10/2025 at the age of 103. She enlisted in the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force at the age of 19 years and 11 months on April 8 1942 and was discharged on November 11 1946. Her service number was 95156 and performed duty as a Clerk Stores Assistant. Her husband Richard Barry served with the RAN during WW2 and her father John “Jack” Poulter 1296, born in Wangaratta served with the 8 Light Horse during WW1. He was wounded in action on 2/11/1917 receiving a gunshot wound to the thigh. He was discharged on 25/10/1919 and later became a policeman. Joyce passed away in October 2025 at the age of 103.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.joyce barry, waaf, ww2, oral history, wangaratta -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchMagazine - paperback/magazine/series, Michael Thomas, Wartime No 17, 2002
... WAAF...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges The Australian Experience of War WAAF Sabres in Sydney Air War over Australia Hudson of Canberra Official Magazine of the Australian War Memorial Magazine Wartime No 17 Magazine paperback/magazine/series Michael Thomas Jim Clarke Offset Alpine ...Official Magazine of the Australian War MemorialMagazinenon-fictionOfficial Magazine of the Australian War Memorialwaaf, sabres in sydney, air war over australia, hudson of canberra -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Lawrence School No. 3275 World War Two Honour Board, 06/10/2013
... ...waaf...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields lawrence lawrence state school honour board world war two mckenzie tipper muller risk tennant mcrorie newton wilson richards mulller fitzgibbon l.l. tipper waaf Lawrence State School No 3275 Photograph of the Lawrence School World War Two Honour Board on display in the Smeaton Primary School in 2013. ...Photograph of the Lawrence School World War Two Honour Board on display in the Smeaton Primary School in 2013.lawrence, lawrence state school honour board, world war two, mckenzie, tipper, muller, risk, tennant, mcrorie, newton, wilson, richards, mulller, fitzgibbon, l.l. tipper, waaf, lawrence state school no 3275 -
Moorabbin Air MuseumPhotograph (Item) - 2 Photos of mustang at RAF hawarded WAAF CBO's electrician and instrument repairer, Photographs of Mustang at RAF Hawarded Chester UK
... Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Photographs of Mustang at RAF Hawarded Chester UK Photograph 2 Photos of mustang at RAF hawarded WAAF CBO's electrician and instrument repairer ...
