non-fictionThe detailed history of the Australian Women’s Army Service in the Albury Army area during World War II.australia. army. australian women's army service -- history, women soldiers -- australia -- history, albury army area, world war two, women's military service

Book, soft cardboard cover, white colour print on front, AWS Club Bandiana Museum emblem on front & back, light blue colour background, 144 cut, plain pages, illustrated black & white photographs.women's service, books, military history

Blue coloured soft cover with the title in white lettering. A blue and white crest with yellow lettering is located at the top centre of the front cover. A larger version of the same crest is located in the centre of the back cover. 143 pages with cut edges and black and white photographs and illustrations.non-fictionThe book details the history of the Australian Women's Army Service and the Albury Army Areaaustralian women's army service, bandiana museum, albury army area, major thomas b. williams, army history

Doris Lilian Wright of 214 Union Road was a milliner but joined the Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS) in the early war years. The Women’s Australian National Service (WANS) was inaugurated in 1940. Training for members of the WANS included air raid drills, first aid, basic military drills, and even shooting, signalling, and mechanics. AWAS on formed on 13 August 1941 with the objective of releasing more men into forward areas. The Army was particular with its recruiting and four references were required; another stipulation was that teeth were in good condition. Doris was located at Elwood. Their training area was along the foreshore and one day to their great surprise there were crowds of American Marines – "the cream of the American Army". These were the first Americans to arrive in Australia to strengthen the defence of the country. The Americans soon went north and the AWAS went off to Balcombe on the Mornington Peninsula. At this time there were no uniforms for the girls only ‘giggle’ dresses – of a non-descript colour. They were not expected to appear in public in these and wore civilian dress. Japan had just entered the war and there were more urgent demands on restricted supplies. The formal uniforms eventually arrived.A black and white photograph of a lady in an army uniform and wearing a hat.union road, surrey hills, uniforms, clothing and dress, (miss) doris wright, australian women's army service

ALPS (Active, Life, Physical. Social) was formed c1996 to provide women with a service club that enables them to assist each other and the wider community. When forming the club, forms were created to guide their activities.ALPS is unique to the Upper Kiewa Valley involving women interested in meeting regularly and assisting their members and the community.1 green page titled 'The Pledge" 2 white pages stapled in the top left corner titled 'Protocol' 4 white pages stapled in the top left corner titled 'Ethics'alps, service club, women, kiewa valley

Uniform hat for the Australian Women's Army service, 1942 - 1945 issued to Mrs M Crowley. Item is part of an AWAS display uniform. Refer Cat No 1267.4. Australian Women's Army Service uniform hat which is khaki in colour. It has a Grosgrain brown hat band with a with Rising Sun badge pinned to the front of the band. Attached to the right hand side of the band over the band bow is a rectangular unit colour patch consisting of white and dark blue with a purple surround. the inside of the hat is lined with a Grosgrain sweat band. Stamped in white on the sweat band: 'N. 121 6 3/4'uniforms-army, female, costume-female, headwear, awas - ww2

Black and white photograph of a group of women in uniform standing outside Fortuna villa. On the back Reg. by A.M.W.S. barracks, Bendigo, 1943. Marked with blue cross is A.M. Priest.military, world war 2

AWAS uniform belonging to Cpl Irene Driscoll Items were put together to show an Australian Women’s Army Service Uniform. A hat belonging to Mrs M Crowley (Cat No 1268) is part of the display..1 Shirt, polyester, light khaki, long sleeves with Corporal stripes on each arm .2 Tie, khaki. .3 Skirt, Service Dress, khaki, winter. .4 Jacket, Service Dress, khaki, winter, 2 x Rising Sun lapel badges, 2 x “AWAS” shoulder badges, 2 x Corporal Stripes on right sleeve, 2 x colour patches, rectangular blue & white with purple surround, metal buttons..1) “A.G.C.F Vic 1982 size 40/81” .3) “V.83 made in AUSTRALIA 1942” .4) “N 381 made in AUSTRALIA 1942, size 10”ausraliam womens army service, uniforms - army

Women's service hat worn by Corporal Kathleen Phyllis Gill from Toorak Hill, Casterton. Army No. VF345716 Unit LHQ (Mil. Sec)Women's khaki felt service hat with brim. Tan band around the hat. Australian Military Forces badge at the center front on the band. Red over black unit patch attached to the right side of the band. Tag attached inside the hat stating - V.306 1943 Made in Australia. Size 6 1/2 kathleen gill, women's service hat, felt

Medal awarded for 15 Years Service with the Women's Voluntary Service.1. Medal with ribbon and pin unmounted but in case - Women's Voluntary Service Medal. 2. Medal case - green case with red velvet lining inside.Not named. Inscribed "Service Beyond Self".ron mills collection, medal, women's voluntary service

The minutes document the activities of the Y Women's Service Club Eaglehawk Inc. The Presidents report for 2023-24 documents the decision to close the club and become a social club.The minute book has a burgundy vinyl leather look cover and is bound. The minutes are typed and pasted into the minute book. J.Burrows TM Ruled and Numberedwomen's service clubs

The minutes and bulletins document the activities of the Y Women's Service Club Eaglehawk Inc. The Presidents report for 2023-24 documents the decision to close the club and become a social club.The bulletin book is a white A4 plastic ring binder. It contains a set of monthly bulletins called 'Lansell Letter' printed on white A4 paper stapled at the top left-hand corner. Each bulletin is approximately 6 pages long and includes the details of the club president, treasurer and bulletin editor as well as reports, upcoming events, details of next meeting, minutes of the previous meetings. Each bulletin is mainly text with several images. There are about 55 copies of the bulletin in the folder. women's service clubs

This badge was awarded to Joan Cahill in 1948 for serving full-term in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women’s Army Service. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service were she rose to the rank of Corporal.Gold metal badge with wing, rising sun and anchor design, crown at top.OBVERSE: 'SERVICE / AUSTRALIA', REVERSE: '1948 / ISSUED BY C'WLTH GOVT / A307351 / AMOR / SYDNEYburke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, ww2, wwii, world war two, joan cahill

The clipping is a set of photos of Melbourne's National Shilling Drive March. The first photo's caption states that the Australian Army Nurses, who had returned from active service overseas were given the position of honour at the head of the column. Other photos depict Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), Women's Auxiliary Service (AWAS) and Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF). On reverse of clipping is a partial article about 'a striking evidence of the way in which Australia has transformed itself into a nation at war, instead of being merely a nation involved in war.'A narrow newspaper clipping of four black and white photos with captions. The photos depict four different groups of uniformed women, all marching in an parade.'NC9' [blue ink, centre, top, back of page]wwii, world war two, ww2, aans, vad, voluntary aid detachments, women's auxiliary service, awas, australian women's auxiliary service, waaaf, women's auxiliary australian air force, fundraising march

A4 colourful posternon-fictionA poster to advertise Glenys Williamson's talk on the A.W.A.S.williamson glenys, australian women's army service

An Army Medal 1939 - 1945, issued to Corporal Joan Cahill. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service.A army service medal featuring a silver pendant and a light blue, dark blue, white, and red striped ribbonFRONT: 1939 / 1945 BACK: G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP: GEORGIV S VIburke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, army medal, ww2, wwii, world war two

An Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945, issued to Corporal Joan Cahill. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service.A army service medal featuring a silver pendant and a dark blue, white, and red striped ribbonFRONT: AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL / 1939-1945 / BACK: G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP: GEORGIV S VI /burke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, army medal, ww2, wwii, world war two

This book by C.E. Sayers details the history of the Royal Women's Hospital from the time of its foundation as the Lying In Hospital in 1856.It includes information on doctors and nurses and managerial staff connected with the hospital. Some Warrnambool medical staff in the past have been connected with the Women's Hospital. Apart from its detailing of the history of an important institution in Victoria, this book is of particular interest to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society because William Dixon Saltau (1894-1970), born in Warrnambool, was the Medical Superintendent of the Women’s Hospital from 1924 to 1951. Dr Saltau was the son of Marcus Saltau (M.L.A.) and his wife Jean and the grandson of Henry Saltau who came to Australia in 1860 and who founded in the 1870s the Warrnambool firm of Saltau and Son, general carriers, coal, wood and produce merchants and forwarding agents. Dr Saltau’s father Marcus was Mayor of Warrnambool and a generous benefactor of the Warrnambool Hospital (Marcus Saltau House and Jean Buick Saltau Maternity Ward). Dr Saltau was educated at Warrnambool Academy (Richard Lawson, Headmaster), Scotch College, Melbourne and Melbourne University. He specialized in obstetrics and gynaecology and practised in England, Adelaide and Melbourne. .This book is of general historical interest as it describes the history of the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne and because a Warrnambool identity, Dr William Dixon Saltau, was the Medical Superintendent of this hospital for 25 years. His name is listed in this book. This is a soft-cover book of 170 pages printed in 1976 and giving the history of the first 100 years of the Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne. It has a white cover of thick paper with the emblem of the hospital on the front in blue, red, black and white. There is also a dust cover with the same material on it. The book has 26 Chapters and ten Appendices, an Index, a Foreword and an Introduction. It has a black and white sketch of the entrance to the first hospital and portraits of the two medical founders of the hospital. The pages have been bound using glue.Melbourne The Royal Women's Hospitalwarrnambool medical staff, royal women’s hospital, melbourne, saltau family, warrnambool, dr william dixon saltau, statement of significance

Ill, p.99.non-fictionHistory of the Women's Royal Australian Naval Servicewomen's royal australian naval service, australia - royal australian navy - history

This jacket belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Khaki-coloured woollen jacket which fastens along the centre via four metal buttons. Two hip-height pockets with external flap; two chest pockets with pleat in centre fastened via a metal button. Fabric belt around waist held in place by two fabric loops on back and fastened through metal buckle and loop. Collar carries two metal rising sun badges on the left and right side. Two epaulettes on either shoulder are held in place by a button and carries a badge reading "AWAS". Colour patch on both left and right side is square, half green and half black. Interior label on base of neck.Label reads "V 579/1943/SIZE/MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/D. MORTLOCK/VF518245". Rising sun badge reads "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES." Buttons read "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES."world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

This skirt belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Khaki-coloured skirt constructed of six panels in A-style shape. Skirt hemmed by hand on interior. Skirt fastened via four hook and eye on the left hand side and two fabric strips which pass through two buckles on the back waistband. Two angled pockets on front.world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

This shirt belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Light khaki-coloured shirt with detatchable collar (UA09.4.2), long sleeves. Shirt is fastened with five bakelite or plastic brown buttons. Three button holes along the collar line attach to detatchable collar, possibly via cufflink-style fasteners. Shoulders each carry an epaulette with a canvas badge, embroidered with the letters "A.W.A.S." in white' epaulette fastened by brown button. Light khaki to white topstitching throughout. Inscribed on interior of collar on label is "N 332 1943/Made in Australia/SIZE 13". Handwritten on interior collar "VF518245/PTE MORTLOCK, D/A.W.A.S."world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

This tie belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Khaki-coloured tie with pointed end. Rising sun bdage (UA09.5) sits on tie at sternum height.Interior of tie reads "VF518245 MORTLOCK"world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

This badge belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Rising sun badge in bronze-coloured metal with pin and loop on reverse for attachment to tie.Badge reads "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES"world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

This shirt collar belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Light khaki-coloured detatchable collar with pointed tips. Three button holes along long edge attach to shirt presumably through a cufflink-type attachmentHandwritten on interior collar "VF518245/MORTLOCK, D/A.W.A.S./13 1/2"world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

Patricia Agnes Penrose (nee Rattray) OAM Convenor Australian Women's Army Service, Royal Australian Corps of Signals. She was awarded the OAM in the Australia Day 1993 Honours List for 'service to veterans and to the community'. She passed away at home on June 27, 2006. Colour photograph unmountedInvestiture of Patricia Agnes Penrose with the Order of Australia medal by his Excellency the Governor of Victoria, the Honorable Richard E McGarvie, at Government House Melbourne, 7 May 1993. Photo taken at reception given afterwardspatricia agnes penrose oam, patricia penrose, australian women's army service, royal australian corps of signals