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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Personal Recollections, Internees & Prisoners of War. World War 2 Camps
... War 2 Camps.... & Prisoners of War. World War 2 Camps. Grey A4 bound folio ...Material donated to the Museum by daughter of Walter Fuchs.Grey A4 bound folio with printed matter in plastic sleeves.Personal Recollections.documents, biography -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
World War 2 War Graves of Lara Men, Photograph of Head Stone of grave site Pte. A. Bowler at Bomana War Cementary, New Guinea and Grave Site of Flight Lieutenant J.S. Austin DFC grave site Adelaide River, N. T
... World War 2 War Graves of Lara Men...A4 sheet heading as: W.W. 2 War Graves of Lara Men. Note...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara World War 2 War ...Flt Lt J S Austin DFC, 400363. No 608 Sqn RAF, Nos 32, 13 & 2 Sqns. Stock agent of Lara, Vic; b Melbourne 15 May 1918. Died of illness 9 Nov 1943. Timor was the target for the night of 6 July, when Flight Lieutenant "Bunny" Austin (A16-207) led five Hudsons to bomb Koepang town. The next night he led back seven aircraft against the airfield at Penfoei, attacking before dawn on the 8th prior to United States Liberators bombing the runways and barracks. 75 Austin's aircraft was caught by Penfoei's master defensive searchlight, and Austin used violent evasion and switching on and off of his IFF equipment, a tactic used in Europe. The radar-controlled searchlights went out. Flying Officer Mick Helsham (A16-160) attacked first to act as a pathfinder and mark the target for the other Hudsons and Liberators:Full service records of J. S. Austin held by Lara R.S.L.Plain Sheet A4 paper with 2 photographs 1. A. Bowler W. 9.8 cm H. 13.8 cm photograph 2. J.S. Austin W. 1`5.9 cm H. 10.0 cmA4 sheet heading as: W.W. 2 War Graves of Lara Men. Note on photograph 1. Grave of A. Bowler, Bomana War Cemetery.r.a.f., graves, lara -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 & World War 2 in Main Street
... Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 & World War 2 in Main Street... grampians Photograph Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 & World War 2 ...Soldiers’ Memorial and WW2 memorial. This photo shows the memorials in the surrounding landscape at the time, c.1999. Black & White photo showing both Memorials, WW1 and WW2. The Soldier's Memorial in the photo is behind the Remembrance Memorial. In the photo three flagpole stand behind the memorials. There is a Caltex sign in the background and cars surround the memorials. stawell ww1 ww2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Trentham and District Histroical Society Inc, Trentham at War: Boer War, World War I, World War 2 / by Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson, 2012_
... Trentham at War: Boer War, World War I, World War 2 / by..., World War I, World War 2 / by Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson ...A compilation of the war records of the men and women from the Trentham area who served in the Boer War, World War I and World War II. Authors/compilers are Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson from Trentham and District Historical Society.This book is a tribute to all who served from the Trentham area.126 p., illus. Cover in black and white shows photographs of soldiers and nurses.trentham, trentham and district historical society, world war i, world war ii, boer war -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Map - Areas in Which Australian Soldiers Have Served - World War 1 and World War 2 and Other Theatres (2 Off), Australian Army Significant Operations Map. (2 Off)
... 1 and World War 2 and Other Theatres (2 Off)... Australian Soldiers Have Served - World War 1 and World War 2 ...This map shows the areas in which Australian soldiers have served.Map of World showing Australian Armed Forces Theatre of Operations (Map)Rectangular in shape with a glossy front. (2 Off)Australian Army Significant Operationsaustralian army significant operations -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial by Peter Blizzard, 2004
... world war 2... as prisoners by the enemy during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2..., World War 1, World War 2 and the Korean War. The listing... by the enemy during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 ...This memorial designed by Peter Blizzard is dedicated to more than 36,000 Australian men and women were held captive as prisoners by the enemy during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 and the Korean War. This memorial honours and names them, the names are etched into the black granite wall adjacent to the pathway. Water springs from beneath the 'Lest We Forget' stone then flows down the wall into the narrow watercourse in front of the first group of names and into the reflective pool, then continues past the second group of names. Finally it disappears under the pathway, returning to its source under the 'Lest We Forget' stone to start the journey again. Water symbolizes the essential nature of man, sacrifice, suffering, spirituality, healing, cleansing, birth and re-birth. The memorial is created from natural materials and is designed to be in harmony with the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, and to create a sense of timeless, dignity and respect. The long pathway of the monument is designed to create a visual perspective of the large distances that Australians travelled to the various conflicts. The paving is shaped like railway sleepers in recognition of the role that railways and railway journeys were relevant to many prisoners of war. The Memorial was declared the first military memorial of national significance located outside Canberra in 2008. Dedication services are held at the memorial on the Sunday closest to 6th of February, ANZAC day and on Remembrance Day. The memorial is of historical and aesthetic importance to the people of BallaratMonument made from carved bluestone, water feature and flagsInscribed with the names of 36,000 Australian men and women were held captive as prisoners by the enemy during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 and the Korean War. The listing is by surname and initials and shown by war.prisoners of war, boer war, world war 1, world war 2, korean war, lest we forget, peter blizzard -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 7/11/1942 - Special - My War Part 31, Local Newspapr Dated 7/11/1942 _ Special - My War Part 31 - Complete Victory In Egypt - El Alamein
... war war 2 -...Local Newspaper reporting On World War 2 Events - Special...World War 2 - Complete Victory In Egypt - El Alamein... - Complete Victory In Egypt World War 2 - Complete Victory In Egypt ...Local Newspaper reporting On World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 31Local Newspaper reporting On World War 2 - dated 7/11/1942 - Complete Victory In EgyptLocal Newspaper dated 7/11/1942 - Special - Reporting On World War Events - My War Part 31 - Complete Victory In EgyptWorld War 2 - Complete Victory In Egypt - El Alameinel alamein, war war 2 -, complete victory in egypt, my war part 31 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - Rome Silent On Dudce's Fate - Crash Of A Dictator, Local newspaper dated 27/7/1943 - Special- My War Part 36
... war war 2... - Reporting on Events of World War 2... - reporting on Events of World War 2... of World War 2 Rome Silent On Dudce's Fate - Crash Of A Dictator ...Local Newspaper dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - Reporting on Events of World War 2Local Newspaper dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - Reporting on Events of World War 2Local Newspaper Dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - reporting on Events of World War 2Rome Silent On Dudce's Fate - Crash Of A Dictatorrome silent on dudce's fate - crash of a dictator, war war 2, local newspaper dated 27/7/1943 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Philip Trewhitt: Armoured Fighting Vehicles, 300 of the world's greatest military vehicles, 2000 (exact); Reprinted 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
... world war 2... war 1 world war 2 military history tanks armour armoured ...A compendium of of the most important and influential military vehicles that have been in service since World War 1. Each vehicle featured is illustrated by a full-colour side-profile artwork, and accompanied by a detailed specifications table giving country of origin, crew, weight, dimensions, armour, armament, powerplant and performance, all measurements in imperial and metric. Accompanying text for each vehicle summarises its development and service history.ISBN 1-84013-338-4world war 1, world war 2, military history, tanks, armour, armoured fighting vehicles, wheeled infantry vehicles, anti aircraft guns, military vehicles, philip trewhitt, world war 1, world war 2, military history, tanks, armour, armoured fighting vehicles, wheeled infantry vehicles, anti aircraft guns, military vehicles, philip trewhitt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital Image, NSW Cookery Teachers' Association, Berlei: in Domestic Science Handbook, 1942_
... world war 2..., to support the war effort in World War 2.... is an advert for War Bonds, to support the war effort in World War 2 ...Advertisement for Berlei (foundation garments) from "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This Berlei advertisement is for corsetry that was popular at the time. Also on this page is an advert for War Bonds, to support the war effort in World War 2.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, berlei, war bonds, world war 2 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Headwear - Beret - Cavalry, WWII, circa 1943
... world war 2... armoured corps soldiers in World War 2 (39-45). beret 8th cavalry ...In December 1941 8th Light Horse (Indi) converted from horse to mechanised initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 became 8th Cavalry Regiment. Served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded March 1944.This object is well provenance and, in its condition and completeness, is a fine example of unusual headgear worn by Australian armoured corps soldiers in World War 2 (39-45).Khaki heavy cloth beret with 'Rising Sun' badge and 8th Cavalry Regiment colour patch.beret, 8th cavalry regiment, wwii, uniforms, hats, world war two, second world war, world war 2, badges, insignia -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph - Black and white photograph, empty, 1939-1940
... world war 2... gathering of Light Horsemen and horses in Australia, World War 2 ...Photo depicts the arrival of Light Horsemen at Geelong Railway en route to Torquay Camp December 1939Th Torquay Camp was the largest and final gathering of Light Horsemen and horses in Australia, World War 2 December 1939 to June 1940Black and White Photograph (copy)nilsecond world war, world war 2, wwii, 1939-1945, soldiers, torquay camp, light horse, light horseman, army -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Ballarat School of Mines Emergency Shelters, 1942
... world war 2... of mines ballarat junior technical school world war world war 2 air ...This photograph was taken during an air-raid drill in the slit trenches. Two black and white photos of Ballarat School of Mines slit trenches in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines. Students of the Ballarat Junior Technical School are in the zig zag trenches. Many students wear their school blazers, hats and school bags. Sandbags surround the trenches which were situated near Albert Street, Ballarat.ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior technical school, world war, world war 2, air raid shelter, education, school, emergency shelter, world war two, class -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Legging, 1939
... world war 2... war 2 J Oakman ...According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were known to have used such leggings during the First World War, as were more well known units such as the Australian Light Horse.Brown leather cylindrical shaped legging with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior with a press stud. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the legging and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap, along with a shorter strap that is sewn into the top of the gaiter, passes through a buckle and is tucked under two final leather loops. Interior length of gaiter is stamped with manufacturer's name. Top of gaiter also carries a small metal hook, presumably to hold layers together firmly.Manufacturer's stamp "J OAKMAN/1939" on side "[broad arrow]/NB", the size "15" is also stamped.legging, uniform, world war ii, second world war, world war 2 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Legging, 1939
... world war 2... war 2 J Oakman ...According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were known to have used such leggings during the First World War, as were more well known units such as the Australian Light Horse.Brown leather cylindrical shaped legging with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior with a press stud. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the legging and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap, along with a shorter strap that is sewn into the top of the gaiter, passes through a buckle and is tucked under two final leather loops. Interior length of gaiter is stamped with manufacturer's name. Top of gaiter also carries a small metal hook, presumably to hold layers together firmly.Manufacturer's stamp "J OAKMAN/1939" on side "[broad arrow]/AG", the size "15" is also stamped.legging, uniform, world war ii, second world war, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Khaki and Green, 1943
... World War 2... from World War 2 blaney aif 6th and 7th division poetry middle ...Khaki and Green is a summary of the scope of the activities of the Australian soldiers since last they related their experiences, in book form. To their homeland. It speaks of desert and jungle epitomising the two major regions of the campaign in which Australians have participated since October 1942 - the overthrow of Rommel's forces at El Alamein and the smashing of the Chinese in Papua.Collection of servicemen recounts, poems and cartoons from World War 2Faded light green hardcover front and back with title in centre symmetrical green and back lettering (shadowed) With the Australian Army at home and overseas. Text is repeated on spine of book. Front and back inside pages has an illustrations of a kit bag and it's contents and text - Palestine, United Kingdom, Egypt, Libya, Greece, Crete, Eritrea, Cyprus, Syria, Siam, Malaya, Java, Ambon, Ceylon, China, New Britain, Ocean islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Solomon's, Papua, Timor, Dutch New Guinea. Photos, illustrations, cartoons, poems. There are three copies held at the Lara RSL Sub Branch.To the memory of fallen comrades ‘They gave their lives. For the public gift they received a praise which never ages and a tomb most glorious – not so much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or dead…. ‘ blaney, aif, 6th and 7th division, poetry, middle east, south west pacific, darwin, nassau bay, kokoda, rats of moresby, bullybeef, night patrol, jungle fighters, prisoners of war, world war 2, ww2 -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Tray, c 1945
... world war 2... war 2 world war ii ...Stainless steel metal tray, rectangular in shape with rounded corners and six trapezoid shaped concave sections to hold food. Tray appears to be constructed from a single sheet of metal, embossed and folded at edges to create a smooth edge. Four steel nails or rivets are on each corner on reverse but do not push through to front side.Top of tray embossed with "D [broad arrow] D/45" and "Simpson/S"mess, dining, second world war, world war 2, world war ii -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Brass Cartridge, ca. 1940's
... world war 2... second world war world war 2 japanese ordnance artillary japanese ...Japanese ammunition used during WW2Cut down Japanese brass cartridge used as an ashtrayJapanese letters and a 6 and 8 inside a circleww2, second world war, world war 2, japanese ordnance, artillary, japanese artillary -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Tankard, Unknown
... World War 2... from the African Campaign WW2 Second World War World War 2 ...WWII historical significance from the African CampaignWWII African Campaign brass tankard from 1943 describing various battles carried out by the 8th Army. Possibly trench art.Engraved with various battles carried out by the 8th Army. Also engraved with The North African Campaign ends on the 13th May 1943.ww2, second world war, world war 2, world war ii, tankard, mug, african campaign -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Posters Honours and Awards, Defence Honours and Awards, circa 2000
... from World War 1, World War 2 and Post World War 2 Operational...Defence Honours and Awards World War 1, World War 2... and Awards World War 1, World War 2 and Post world War II Operational ...Two coloured posters displaying Defence Honours and Awards from World War 1, World War 2 and Post World War 2 Operational. Prepared by the Defence DepartmentA3 PostersDefence Honours and Awards World War 1, World War 2 and Post world War II Operationalww1, ww2, post ww2 medals poster -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, F. H. Prager & Co, Personal recollections, June 1988
... - World War 2 camps... of war - World War 2 camps It tells of the 3 brothers Prager ...It tells of the 3 brothers Prager, the expansion of their business and internment. 3 pages. the next 3 pages are in German. The following page Nicola & Giovanni Cua camp 2. Nicolas revisits camp 2 1991. Next page a Japanese internee told by his daughter Fujiko Kawaguchi and the remainder excerpts from archives. Also a couple of pages in German, hand written and typed.a grey plastic folder, black spine and on white paper is the inscription as indicated below.Personal Recollections - internees and prisoners of war - World War 2 campsprager brothers, fujiko kawaguchi, nicola cua -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Ballarat Prisoner of War Memorial, 2009, 12/09/2006
... warld war 2... Peter Blizzard. world war world war 1 warld war 2 pow prisoner ...The Ballarat Prisoner of War Memorial is by sculptor Peter Blizzard.world war, world war 1, warld war 2, pow, prisoner of war, peter blizzard -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photographs - colour, Clare Gervasoni, Drouin War Memorial, 2014, 20/082014
... world war 2... world war world war 1 world war 2 world war memorial soldier ...world war, world war 1, world war 2, world war memorial, soldier, slouch hat, boots, statue, sculpture, mmm -
Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon
Book, War Service Record 1939-1945 Education Department Victoria
... world war 2... text and photos world war 2 war service teachers enlistments ...Navy blue cloth covered. bound 313 pages, b&w text and photosworld war 2, war service, teachers, enlistments, honours and decoratons, deaths, victoria -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
AMF Army Driving Licence, Kenneth Edward Forster
... world war 2.... world war 2 world war 2 drivers licence australian military ...Driver/Provate Kenneth Edward Forster VX 149163 was born at Benalla and enlisted at Wangaratta. He served with the 148 General Transport Coy during WW2.Brown canvas booklet that is folded into three. Licence gives details of Army number, name, rank and type of vehicle that is able to be driven. Licence has been issued to Kenneth Edward Forster, VX149163. Licence has been cancelled in red ink.No: 287674. Army No: VX149163, Name Kenneth Edward Forster. Vehicle type: cars & vans & lorries, semi-trailers.world war 2, world war 2 drivers licence, australian military drivers licence, kenneth edward forster -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... world war 2... uniforms world war 1 world war 2 george evans collection ...This image is of a welcome home to the men who fought in World War 1, at an afternoon tea put on by the town of Rupertswood.This is a newspaper clipping of two soldiers seated at a table with two women. There is another three women and two males standing behind them.Written across the bottom in pencil "Dear Arthur hope this reaches you safely & / finds you in good form" Kenreturned servicepeople, rupertswood, clothing and dress, uniforms, world war 1, world war 2, george evans collection -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Ballarat Old Colonists' Club World War Two Memorial
... World War 2...' Club Old Colonists Association WOrld War Two World War 2 ...Brass plaque memorial for members of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat who served during World War Two.ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists association, world war two, world war 2, memorial, plaque -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Commonwealth War Graves Commission. [Greensborough area], 1917-1945
... world war 2... Commission. [Greensborough area] 2 page printout of names of war dead ...A list of residents from the Greensborough area who died on active service and whose graves are recorded on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website (www.cwgc.org). Includes Greensborough, Watsonia, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, Bundoora and Macleod.2 page printout of names of war dead from the Greensborough area.Hand written on page "For complete details see electronic copy on Victorian collections"commonwealth war graves commission, world war 1, world war 2, greensborough, watsonia, lower plenty, montmorency, bundoora, macleod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, John Castle, The Password is courage, 1956_
... world war 2... Auschwitz. prisoner of war camps world war 2 John Castle Transworld ...Story of Charles Coward, a British POW who carried out sabotage and resistance activities in various camps including Auschwitz.286 p. pbk.prisoner of war camps, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Russell Braddon, The Naked island, 1955_
... world war 2. malayan campaign..., Changi and Thailand. prisoner of war camps world war 2. malayan ...Account of the author's capture by the Japanese forces in Malaya in 1941, and experiences in prisoner of war camps in Kuala Lumpur, Changi and Thailand.18 x 11 cmprisoner of war camps, world war 2. malayan campaign