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Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DOCUMENT, 24.9.1945
... Wars end... return Wars end individual Commonwealth of Australia, Department ...Issued to Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC permitting his return to work at Hume & Iser, Bendigo. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Proforma, cream, with black type print front / back. Personal details handwritten in black ink. Card folded in two.Handwritten in black ink front / back: Personal details Date stamped in purple: 24 SEP 1945employment return, wars end, individual -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
News Paper, Sun News Pictorial, 8th May 1945
... News of end of War in Europe...Unconditional surrender by Germans to all allies. War Ends...) Unconditional surrender by Germans to all allies. War Ends in Europe ...News of end of War in EuropeFront and rear pages of the Sun News Pictorial Tuesday 8th May 1945 (Laminated)Unconditional surrender by Germans to all allies. War Ends in Europe -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newpaper 8th May 1945, Uncondition Surrender By Germans to All Allies
... end world war 2...Newspaper articles = War Ends in Europe... to All Allies Newspaper articles = War Ends in Europe Historical ...Historical RecordThe Sun Newspaper - Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All AlliesNewspaper articles = War Ends in Europeend world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
THe Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945, Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - War Ends in Europe
... Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - War Ends... - War Ends in Europe The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945 ...The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945The Sun Newspaper Dated 8/5/1945Unconditional Surrender By Germans to All Allies - War Ends in Europeunconditional surrender by germans to all allies - war ends in europe -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam revisited: Vietnam three decades on (by unknown)
... the war ended... of Vietnamese people three decades after the war ended Vietnam revisited ...Documents the life of Vietnamese people three decades after the war endedvietnam - history -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 5/5/1945, War Ends in Europe
... 2 off -Newspaper The Sun dated 5/5/1945 - War Ends...2 off - Local Newspaper The Sun articles covering End... dated 5/5/1945 Newspaper War Ends in Europe 2 off -Newspaper ...Newspaper 1945 records the End Of In EuropeHistorical record2 off -Newspaper The Sun dated 5/5/1945 - War Ends In Europe2 off - Local Newspaper The Sun articles covering End of War in Europeunconditional surrender by germans to all allies -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Newspaper article, The Sun News-Pictorial, Melbourne, War Ends in Europe, 8 May 1945
... End of War in Europe...The Sun newspaper dated Tuesday 8th May 1945. Headline "War... Tatura the-murray Newspaper article. War Ends in Europe The Sun ...The Sun newspaper dated Tuesday 8th May 1945. Headline "War Ends In Europe" 16 pages. Price 2 penceas aboveend of war in europe, the sun news articles 8 may 1945 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Coat hanger, 1940-1945
... in camp 1 65 years after the war ended. Hand made.... twisted into shape found in camp 1 65 years after the war ended ...Coat hanger made from fencing wire twisted into shape found in camp 1 65 years after the war ended. Hand made.camp metal work -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER & ENVELOPE WW1, 1918
... .1) Letter from King George V to Sgt RJ Suggett at wars end... RJ Suggett at wars end. Dated 1918. Folds in half. .2 ...Robert John Suggett No 378, 38th Batt and 3rd Div HQ. Refer Cat No 1647.4 for his service history..1) Letter from King George V to Sgt RJ Suggett at wars end. Dated 1918. Folds in half. .2)Envelope for letter..2) “A message to you from the King, ——papers, Sgt RJ Suggett 3rd DHQ” documents-letters, envelopes, the king -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper, The Sun News Pictorial, May 8th 1945
... By Germans to all Allies. War ends in Europe. Paper contains 16 pages... headline says Unconditional Surrender By Germans to all Allies. War ...Describes the end of conflict in Europe 1945The Sun News Pictorial (Melbourne Victoria) dated May 8th 1945.Front page headline says Unconditional Surrender By Germans to all Allies. War ends in Europe. Paper contains 16 pages and is priced 2d. Seems to be original. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1, The War to End War and General Monash, July 1977
... The War to End War and General Monash...The War to End War and General Monash as seen... goldfields BOOK, WW1 Book The War to End War and General Monash Cover ...The War to End War and General Monash as seen by a frontline soldier. By Captain Samuel Storer, 14th Battalion, 4th Brigade, AIF. ... this book a most enlightening & interesting insight into 'the war that was to end war'.Cover - soft cardboard, brown print on front & spine. Beige background, sepia tones, full length portrait of General John Monash, AIF on front. 62 pages, cut plain, beige. Illustrated with black & white photos. Autobiography - eye witness account of WWI.Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: “To dear Dad, Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Love from Bev & Tom, xxx, 25-12-1977”books-military-history, monash -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Radar Antenna, c. 1945
... started to become really useful nearing the war's end.... useful nearing the war's end. radar ...Airborne radar was developed as WWII progressed; it only started to become really useful nearing the war's end.Radar Antenna (Dish), forms part of the S.C.R. 717c search radar fitted to RAAF Liberators. It is an early microwave airborne pulse radar.The antenna designation is RC266radar -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - FLAG JAPANESE, 1930s?
... on Bouganville near or at Wars end in 1945. Refer 290, 296.2P, 297.2P... BEM MM VX56959 on Bouganville near or at Wars end in 1945 ...Item souvenired by H.J.B.Burrell BEM MM VX56959 on Bouganville near or at Wars end in 1945. Refer 290, 296.2P, 297.2P, 298.4.Japanese flag, red circle on white back ground, two corners reinforced with leather . Flag is inscribed with names hand written in black. flags, japanese, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - GROUP PHOTOGRAPH, c.1917 - 19
... , one has a “”MM” ribbon on.Possibly taken at or near Wars end... on.Possibly taken at or near Wars end. Collection re Mrs May Burns ...Some of the soldiers are wearing up to 4 Service Chevrons, one has a “”MM” ribbon on.Possibly taken at or near Wars end. Collection re Mrs May Burns.Group photo in sepia tone of 19 soldiers outside Hut No 30.photography, group portraits, military history, souvenirs -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Collection of William Alexander Dargie
... in the Middle East, New Guinea, India and Burma. At war's end Dargie..., India and Burma. At war's end Dargie was sent to Greece to 'make ...As an official war artist, Dargie produced works in the Middle East, New Guinea, India and Burma. At war's end Dargie was sent to Greece to 'make good, the discrepancies in art coverage of the disastrous campaign that took place in 1941.'WWII Easel, working sketch (1942), trunk and officer's cap of William Dargie (VX 93433)Trunk marked "Wanted on voyage".william alexander dargie, war artists -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Herald 15/8/1945 - Newspaper, Peace - World Hails Jap Surrender - The Herald Newspaper 15/8/1945
... World War 2 Ends with Jap Surrender... Jap Surrender World War 2 Ends with Jap Surrender World War 2 ...World War 2 Ends with Jap SurrenderWorld War 2 Ends with Jap SurrenderThe Herald 15/8/1945 - Newspaper, Peace - World Hails Jap Surrender - 15/8/1945Articles covering Jap Surrender15/8/1945 the herald covers jap surrender -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album - Photo album, Hans von Gruenwaldt murals, 1980's
... the walls of Camp13 Garrison recreation hall during WW2. When war... recreation hall during WW2. When war ended the hut was sold ...Photograph album containing photos of murals painted by POW Hans Von Gruenwaldt. Original murals were painted onto the walls of Camp13 Garrison recreation hall during WW2. When war ended the hut was sold to Murchison RSL and moved into the town. Red album with gold boarder. 7 black pages. tatura, photography, photograph, slides, film -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - COLOUR PATCH WW1, Post 1916
... France & Belgium, disbanded at Wars end, became local CMF unit..., served France & Belgium, disbanded at Wars end, became local CMF ...The patches are 38th BN AIF, raised Bendigo1916, served France & Belgium, disbanded at Wars end, became local CMF unit post war, then 2/38th BN, disbanded during WW2, post re raised as 38th Bn Northern Victorian Regt.Colour patches, rectangular shape, khaki colour backing, centre oval shape patch divided red at top, purple at bottom.38th bn, colour patches, aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Artwork, other - CARD AND PAMPHLET, 2) Sirichai Press, 1) est 1945, .2) post 1945
... at wars end..2) 3 Pagodas was a place on the Burma Railway. Items... a ships boarding pass on return from Japan at wars end..2) 3 ....1) Possibly a ships boarding pass on return from Japan at wars end..2) 3 Pagodas was a place on the Burma Railway. Items belonged to Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221, 4th Anti Tank Regt 2nd AIF. Refer 2485 for medals and service history also 1076, 1100.2, 2489P. .1) Card, printed in black with hand written details on one side, rear is lined. The card details name, rank, sex, civilian, physical condition, name of ship embarked on, billet No. .2) Pamphlet, "The Bridge on the River Kwai, history of the Death Railway". Front has a drawing of the bridge, rear has depiction of the "3 Pagodas", 12 pages."Maskell Alfred R, Gunner AIF VX25221 British-M-Australia"identification, burma railway, ww2 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Victory Pendants/Flags
... Hand held Pendants X2 Flags X2 for end of war celebrations.... for end of war celebrations. second world war (ww2) 1939 - 1945 ...Hand held Pendants X2 Flags X2 for end of war celebrations.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, War memorial
... place after the war (WW2) ended.... the war (WW2) ended. war memorials ...Black & white snapshot of a gravestone in Werhmont cemetery with aeroplane in relief.with inscription - Gravestone in Parish Cemetery of Wehrmont. The graves of most of the crew before re-interment took place after the war (WW2) ended.war memorials -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PHOTOGRAPH, est WWI
... on the way to England. By wars end he had taken hundreds of photos... camera in Cape Town on the way to England. By wars end he had ...The original photo was in a collection that belonged to Charles Walter McLeod No 944, C Coy 38th Batt AIF. He served with Jack Grinton. Jack bought his first camera in Cape Town on the way to England. By wars end he had taken hundreds of photos. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1320P, 1319.3.Copy of original photo of Jack Grinton in uniform with possibly his first camera. Typed notes underneath. The original photo was taken in England in 1916. photography, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plan - MAP, TOURIST, L Joly, A Maunier, WWI
... . At Wars end extensive leave was granted, Jack journeyed to Paris.... At Wars end extensive leave was granted, Jack journeyed to Paris ...The map belonged to Jack Grinton No 1043 38th Batt AIF. At Wars end extensive leave was granted, Jack journeyed to Paris, Nice, Monte Carlo taking many photos. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Map of Paris. Red cardboard or paper hardcover, new edition guide of metropolitan Paris (ministries, tramways, monuments), Index in front, folded paper map attached to back cover. "Plan commode de Paris avec l'itineraire des autobus & tramways metropolitan"documents-maps, french -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, Big Sky Publishing Pty Ltd, ANZAC Sons, 2014
... The story of Five brothers in the war to end all wars.... Allison” The story of Five brothers in the war to end all wars ...The story of Five brothers in the war to end all wars. ANZAC Sons is composed from a collection of over 5 hundred letters & postcards written by the brothers who served.. This compelling true story was compiled by the grand daughter of a surviving brother.Soft cardboard cover, red & black print on front, spine & back. Sepia photo of five soldiers in uniform on front cover together with black & white photo of a trench scene. Back cover has a black & white photo of soldiers & a building. 688 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated with black & white photos & maps. Collection of letters & postcards.Front fly leaf handwritten in black ink: “The Bendigo RSL Museum.Thank you for the inspiring work you do to ensure future generations will always remember the great sacrifices of our forebears. Allison”books-biography, military history-army, photography-photographs, anzac, sons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, c.1915 - 1918
... it was to show they were not “Shirking” their duty. The War ended so...” their duty. The War ended so after. Refer 1281 for his service ...James Joseph Kirkham Regt No 685. The “A” on the Colour patch denotes he was an “Anzac”. The Rosette was called the “Anzac leave Rosette” Issued in September 1918 for 1914 enlistee’s who were sent home for 6 months leave. Worn on the arm it was to show they were not “Shirking” their duty. The War ended so after. Refer 1281 for his service history also 1283P.Coloured portrait, enhanced painted portrait of WW1 Soldier displaying on left arm a coloured A Patch above a red, white & blue rosette. Large, light timber frame with moulded decorations, brown boarded, with glass front.Rear of frame: "Family Tree, Wife & Children. James Joseph Kirkham. 8th Battalion. 1st Pioneers. 1st AIF ANZAC" "Married Elizabeth Cornelia Blackley, Wonthaggi Elsie Edith Kirlkham - Connell Olive Winifred Kirkham - Rothberger - Jenner Francis James Kirkham" Myrtle Florence Kirkham - McGillvray Alma Gwenth Kirkham - Baker George Thomas Philip Kirkhamphotography, framed, portrait, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WEAPON HOLSTER & PHOTO, 1914-1918
... a holster and Luger pistol as he had 2 at wars end. The "St Quentin... a holster and Luger pistol as he had 2 at wars end. The "St Quentin ...Hughy Pippin 1895 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. As the holster is engraved with Jack Grintons name, No 1043 they were good friends during and after the war. It is believed that Jack gave Hughy a holster and Luger pistol as he had 2 at wars end. The "St Quentin" on the holster is debatable. Refer 1052 medals, 1513.4 documents. Refer Cat No 1280 re Jack Grinton.1 Photo of a German Luger pistol housed in .2. Under photo "The pistol that was with the leather pouch." .2 German Luger holster, heavy leather, intact, has cleaning rod attached as part of the holster. On rear is scratched "1043 JW Grinton, near St Quentin 1918."photography-photographs, military equipment-holsters, handcrafts-leatherwork, metalcraft -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, 15 Aust Inf Bde Rifle shooting contest, OCT 1945
... contest in Bouganville in 1945, shortly after the war had ended ... in 1945, shortly after the war had ended Won by members ...Presented to the winners of 15 Aust Inf Bde Rifle Shooting contest in Bouganville in 1945, shortly after the war had ended Won by members of the 58th Bn Shield shaped wooden plaque made of varnished timber, with smaller inset engraved plaque bolted to its center.15 Aust Inf Bde Rifle shooting contest Bouganville 13 Oct 1945 won by 58/59 Bn Members Pte Kirkland P, Pte Robb P, Pte Penberthy C, WO Adcock B, Lt Zerner E, Cpl Flett H, Sgt Weston J, Pte Parsons Rww2, 15th inf bde, wark vc club, bouganville, rifle shooting -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... Wars end. He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45.... Wars end. He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45. military ...Alfred Maskell No VX25221 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 aged 19 years. Posted to 4th Anti Tank Regt with the rank of Gunner he was taken POW at the fall of Singapore. He was held in Changi Gaol then went to work on the Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 followed by Prison ship to Japan where he worked on the Docks until Wars end. He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A Maskell. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC"."VX25221 A.R Maskell"military, history, medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, Post 1945
... on 12.4.1944 age 28 years. At wars end he re engaged in the Interim... in the RAAF No 148496 on 12.4.1944 age 28 years. At wars end he re ...Robert Joseph TULIP enlisted in the RAAF No 148496 on 12.4.1944 age 28 years. At wars end he re engaged in the Interim Airforce in 1946. He embarked for Japan as part of BCOF on 19.4.1947.He was discharged on 23.3.1949 holding the rank of Flight Rigger Leading Aircraftsman. (LAC). BCOF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan. He would have been entitled to other service medals.War Medal 1939-45 & ribbon with safety pin through.148496 R J TULIP (RAAF)medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... signs on at wars end and his No changes to 337514, discharged... obviously signs on at wars end and his No changes to 337514 ...Keith Charles BUCKLEY initially enlisted in the CMF on 6.3.1939 age 27 years 4 months. He had an odd No 449179 in 6th Bn (RMR), this changed to V55220, made L/Cpl 1.8.1940, transfers to the 2nd AIF No VX112283 on 29.10.1942. At some point he obviously signs on at wars end and his No changes to 337514, discharged from the services on 1.11.1958 with the rank of Major in Signals Cipher. Refer also Cat No 1440.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re K C Buckley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45 5. Australian Service Medal."VX112283 K.C.Buckley"decorations, medals, numismatics- medals - military