Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.Postcard with message on back and picture of a young girl on front with British and Australian flags at back and small message at bottom.Message; "Dear Dorrie, May you have any Happy Birthdays, With love from all at "Lyndern". Message across front 'Sincere Birthday Wishes'.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, birthday message

Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection. Cat No. 4136P.Black and white landscape artist sketch of a British Tank smashing German Defences in WW1. No message on back.Labelled "British Tank in Action - smashing German Defences.collection of william (bill) thomason, artist sketch, ww1, british tank

Part of the collection of William (Bill) THOMASON. Refer cat No 4136P.Brown leather belt with metal studs and clips. Name on inside. Four buckles on top at regular intervals.Inscribed inside "M. Beeston".belt, uniform, william (bill) thomason collection

Part of the collection of "William (Bill) THOMASON". Refer Cat No. 4136P.Black leather dress uniform belt. Black on one side, cream on other side with inscription. Gold belt buckle clip with emblem of Alligator on buckle. Other end buckle inscribed with Papua New Guinea Defence Force.Inscribed on back "86824 CAPTAIN F.G. MOI-HE" "Presented to MAJ B.J.ANDERSON 9 MAR 78". Buckle inscribed "PAPUA NEW GUINEA DEFENCE FORCE"belt, uniform, new guinea, william (bill) thomason collection

Part of the collection of "William (Bill) THOMASON". Refer cat No. 4136P.Black leather belt with steel belt buckle. Outside is black, inside is light brown.Buckle is inscribed "THE ST JOHNS AMBULANCE BRIGADE".uniform, belt, st. johns ambulance, william (bill) thomason collection

Part of the collection of "William (Bill) THOMASON" Refer Cat No. 4136P.Light brown webbing belt with brass buckle and clip. In the middle of the belt, two additional buckles for additional straps. Some purple stamped information on one side, one end folded back and attached by studs.Stamped on one side "Large" "1953" "D. Melb". Also number "329" stamped.webbing belt, army, william (bill) thomason collection

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Rectangular small membership card for subscription period year ended 20/4/1952. White front with blue writing and red backing. 6th Battn eblem at top (Blue and Red rectangle). Name on card is too faded to readcollection of william (bill) thomason, membership card, 6th battn

Part of the "William (Bill) THOMASON" Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Hardcover book. Cover - cardboard, yellow coloured paper with black print on front and spine. Illustrated with green colour sketch map of Vietnam superimposed over 3 red colour vertical bands. 127 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated, black print, various emblems and certificates. End papers - back - Militaria Dealers - white adhesive label.White adhesive label - black ink print. "J.S. Wright/ Coin and Militaria Dealers/ 208 Sturt Street, Ballarat/ Victoria, 3350, AUSTRALIA/ Ph. 053-323856 Fax 053-316126/ Also in Sydney, Adelaide & Melbourne.publication, books, awards, vietnam, william (bill) thomason collection

Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Soft cover book. Cover - Brown colour cardboard, black colour print on front and back. Illustrated- front - silhouette sketch in black and blue colour ink, soldier on horseback. 153 pages - cut, plain, off white colour paper. Illustrated, black and white, sepia and colour plates of photographs, maps, diagrams and cartoons. End papers - front and back - illustrated silhouette sketch of soldiers mounted on camels in a line within a landscape of flat hills, two palm trees and a grave cross.publications, books, ww1, palestine campaign, william (bill) thomason collection

Part of the "William (Bill) THOMASON" Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.1. to 15. Prints - gloss white colour paper. Black colour print with illustrations in colour of RAAF Aircraft from 1921 to 1981. This is a RAAF DIAMOND JUBILEE Collection.Print numbers, Royal Australian Air Force. No. 1 to No. 16 with print No. 3 missing. 1. "1912 Deperdussin" No. 1. 2. 'AVRO AB' INITIO 1921" No. 2. 3. "Wirraway A20-653" No. 4. 4. "Lockheed Hudson" No. 5. 5. 'CAC Wackett Trainer 1939" No. 6. 6. "de Haviland DH82 Tiger Moth". No. 7. 7. "Douglas C-47 Dakota 1943" No. 8. 8. "English Electric Canberra". No. 9. 9. "CAC Sabre 1954" No. 10. 10. "CAC Winjeel or Young Eagle 1957". No. 11. 11. "Lockheed C-130 Hercules" No. 12. 12. "CAC-GAF Dassault Mirage 111.Os 1964" No. 13. 13. "Bell Iroquois" No. 14. 14. "Lockheed P-3B Orion" No. 15. 15. "General Dynamics F-111C 1963". No.16. prints, raaf, diamond jubilee, william (bill) thomason collection

Example of comic postcards produced during WW1. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.On the front is a drawing of a comic German soldier being chased by a bomb shell in the direction of a sign pointing to Berlin. Detailed message on back that looks like it is only part of the message.At bottom are the words "I shall be home shortly" and similar message in French. Dated 5/1/18.collection of william (bill) thomason, comic postcard, ww1

Part of the collection of "William (Bill) THOMASON". Refer Cat no. 4136P. The belt is most likely from British Navy. Dress Belt - Navy. Black belt with gold stripes. Decorative gold buckle with Crown and Anchor in centre. Small internal strap on inside of main belt. Size 34.belt, navy, uniform, william (bill) thomason collection

Various photos of WW2 and one post WW1. Part of William (Bill) Thomason collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P.1. Photo of Field Marshall Haig leading Victory March in 1919 in London. Postcard on back but no message. 2. Postcard photo of Japanese Mini Submarine being recovered from Sydney Harbour in 1942. No message on back. Attack was on 30th May 1942. 3. Photograph of HQ Company of 38th Battn taken in Seymour 1941. Posed in 6 rows. 4. Photograph of unidentified platoon of soldiers in 4 rows Possibly NZ troops due to hats.3. Written on back "38th Battn Bendigo Rgt 1941".collection of william (bill) thomason, photos, ww2, post ww1

Letter home from soldiers at the front during WW1. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.Sepia photo of the funeral Mosque of Sultan Barkouk located in Egypt. On the back is a detailed letter from "Ted".Detailed letter signed from 'Ted'.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, ww1

Photos of soldiers taken before departure to the War and added to a postcard. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason collection.Three photos of an Australian soldier. 1. Portrait photo of a soldier in uniform. Waist up, looking into the camera with neutral background. No message on back. 2. Sepia portrait photo, waist up, of soldier in uniform with a forest like screen in background. Brief message on back. 3. Portrait photo of a family. Soldier standing and a woman sitting with a young baby sitting on a coffee table in between. Comment on back written at bottom "Ainar Studio Auburn".1. Nil. 2. Message "To Dear Ethel, With Kindest Regards from Fred C. 3. Comment "48th Infantry Kooyong, Vict."collection of william (bill) thomason, photo postcards, ww1

Messages from the Front during WW1 on Souvenir postcards. Part of the Collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.All cards are white cardboard with multi coloured cotton embroidery images on the front and messages on the back. 1. Image of a Rising Sun on front with Australian Commonwealth across top, Australian Commonwealth Forces across the bottom. Two shields in top corners and Australian and British flags. 2. Stylised Rising Sun image in centre with a British ad Australian Flag coming out and lettering AC and MC in corners. 3. Crossed French and German flags over green flowers and embroidered "Think of Me" at bottom.1. Message on back "To Babe with love from Brother Albert". 2. Detailed letter dated May 27 1916 ad signed from Will. 3. Detailed message dated 14.4.17.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcards, ww1

Purpose of card is unknown, possibly something to do with leave. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat 4136P.Two white cards that have been stained red. On the front is a lined border with black writing "RAAF Laverton A.M. & A. No. RAAF”. Also stamped in large print sideways on card.Faintly signed on front. 1. “No. 1847” 2. “No. 1852”raaf, card, collection of william (bill) thomason

Bombay was common transit point to Middle East WW1. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Coloured postcard of a painting of Abdul Rehman St in Bombay. On back of postcard is detailed message and a stamp dated 8th July 1917.Dated 7/7/17.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, ww1

Postcards sent home from Europe during WW1. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. ref Cat No. 4136P.1. Landscape colour postcard of soldiers relaxing on comfortable couches with a waiter and drinks. Is a drawing with caption. Message on back indicates they are in Scotland. 2. Comic sketch of landscape colour postcard of a large Australian soldier riding a small donkey being pushed by a local Arab. Detailed letter on back. Edge torn off.1. Caption "Our camp - I don't think!" 2. Caption "Australian Horsemanship in Egypt", dated Dec 5.collection of william (bill) thomason, comic postcards, ww1

Part of the collection of V E Giudice, No. 53730. Refer Cat No. 10031P. Part of Collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.Green Cardboard Invitation to V E Giudice to a Ball on 9th February 1919. Invitation is all in French with writing in black and some words written on the back in pencil.V.E. Giudice name is written in front. On back notes his “name, No” and note “invitation to a dance in Belgium” Also note saying; "This leaf was one which I bought on the day of Wilson's visit to London”v e giudice, collection of william (bill) thomason, ball invitation, belgium, ww1

Part of the collection of "V E Giudice". Refer Cat No. 10031P. Overall part of the collection of "William (Bill) Thomason". refer Cat No. 4136P.Bright blue cover with "Little Manual" written across the front. Inside 32 pages of prayers and readings ad some images. Booklet stapled together and some pages are torn.Inside inscribed in ink: “E Giudice, High St Golden (?)”v e giudice, collection of william (bill) thomason, prayer book, catholic church

Photo suggests likely WW1 soldier but taken after the war back in Australia. Part of William (Bill) Thomason's Collection. Cat No. 41368.Sepia photo of a soldier striding down a street in full uniform holding a parcel. Photo is in a metal frame, black with a Rising Sun Eblem on top and with a wooden backboard and fold out stand.Inscribed "To All, wishing you a Happy New Year from Norman".collection of william (bill) thomason, photo, ww1, 'norman'

From 'Will' from B Coy, 5th Batt from Mena Camp, Egypt. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Ref Cat No. 4136P. Black and white landscape of boats sailing on the Nile river at sunset. On back is a letter from 'Will to Hilda' and an address in Melbourne, Australia.Dated 2/7/15. Addressed to "Miss H. Gordon, 36 Chewynd St, West Melbourne." Noted "B Company, 5th Battn".collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, photograph, ww1

At this time people could arrange to have their own supplied photos on front of a postcard. Part of William (Bill) Thomason collection Ref Cat No. 4136P.Black and white portrait photo of 5 soldiers in uniform posed in an outdoor setting. Photo set in England prior to going to France. On back is a detailed letter to Millie from her brother Harold.Dated June 29th 1916 - detailed letter on the back.collection of william (bill) thomason, photograph/postcard, ww1

On board trip to Europe 1917, WW1 by "Vincent Emelio Giudice". Refer Cat No. 10031P for details. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.1. Black cellulose negative photo of soldiers on board ship travelling to Europe on a troop convoy. 2. Black cellulose negative photo of boat off the Cape in South Africa. 3. Tattered brown envelope containing the two negatives.Stamped "Specially prepared - referring to 12 pieces. Ref No. 6986 3 1/2 x 2 1/2." Also has instructions for development.vincent emelio giudice, william (bill) thomason collection, negatives, ww1

From the Title page - "THE TEAM/ AUSTRALIAN ARMY ADVISERS/ IN VIETNAM 1962-1972" Part of the "William (Bill) THOMASON" Collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P for more items.Hardcover book with dust cover. Cover - cardboard, green colour buckram, gold colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper, green and black colour print on front and spine on cream colour background. Front illustration - black and white photograph of three soldiers. Flaps with black print information. 534 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. End papers - front and back - brown beige colour map.publications, books, vietnam, army, william (bill) thomason collection

Information from the front cover; "THE BATTLE OF/ EGYPT/ THE OFFICIAL RECORD/ IN PICTURES AND MAP" Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Soft cover book. Cover - blue colour cardboard, red and black colour print on front and back. Front illustration - black ink sketch of a tank. 35 pages - cut, plain, off white colour paper. Pictorial book with black and white photographs and map. Fastened with metal staples. Front cover - handwritten owner's information.Handwritten owner's information - black ink pen, "Norma Davis".publications, books, egypt, ww2, william (bill) thomason collection

From the title page: "Jacka's Mob/ a narrative of the Great War/ by Edgar John Rule" Part of the "William (Bill) THOMASON" Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Soft cover with dust cover. Cover - cardboard, black and yellow colour print on front, spine and back. Beige colour background. Front illustration - 14th Battalion Colour patch. Yellow over dark blue - horizontal. Book illustration - black and white photograph of timber grave crosses. Dust cover - paper. print, background and illustrations same as soft cover. 238 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs.publications, books, biographies, 14th battalion, ww1, william (bill) thomason collection

From the front cover; "BLUEY AND CURLEY/ BY GURNEY/ 6D/ THE SUN/ NEWS PICTORIAL/ FEATURE". Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P for more items.Soft cover. Cover - paper, red and black colour print on front and back. Front illustrated in colour of a Bluey and Curley scene in a jungle setting. Back - advertisement. Fastened with metal staples. 50 pages - cut, plain, off white colour paper. Illustrated in black. Print two comic strips per page.publications, comic book, alex gurney, ww2, william (bill) thomason collection

Booklet used as a guide on keeping fit. Part of the collection of "V E Giudice" No. 53730, Cat No. 10031P. Overall part of collection of William (Bill) Thomason, Cat No. 4136P.Cream coloured 58 page booklet. Commonwealth emblem on front and Australian Military Forces and date of print. Inside was pictures and descriptions of types of exercises, on marching, running etc with room for notes on blank pages at back.Written on front twice "CPL V.E. Giudice". Inside back page is written some notes on types of exercises.collection of william (bill) thomason, v e giudice, exercise guide, ww1