The A.I.F.= The Australian Imperial Force and this newspaper was supplied free to the troops of the Australian Army Canteens Service. This issue is dated Saturday 22nd December 1941. It includes advertisments for businesses in Cairo and Alexandria; Egypt, Palestine and Syria. Page 2 includes a poem titled "This Holy Night" by Pte C.M. Walker; two sonnets by Rupert Brooke; a poem, "Waiting Dreams" by Pilot Officer J.A. Henderson RAAF and a poem by Lieut. David McNicoll AIF Abroad Air Mail - Palestine. Page 3 includes a message from General Sir Thomas Blamey, an article on the part women would increasingly play as a consequence of the emergency war policy; an advertisment for tobacco specially packed for overseas forces. Page 4 includes an article on Australian coastal cities being ready for raids. Page 5 includes an article about the Commonwealth of the Philippines and their defense which until 1946 lay with America. General D Macarthur was the Commander In Chief in the Philippines. Germany's "secret Weapon" legend. Page 6 includes "Dancing Dan's Christmas"; "Bluey and Curley" comic strip. Page 7 includes article "Rommel's Armoured Might Lies Strewn Over Libyan Sands" Page 8 includes an article: "All In Fun" - a revue - has begun a tour of Australian camps in Palestine and Syria. Page 9 includes articles "War Will Revolutionise Air Services In Australia"; a list - Greek Awards To AIF Officers and a cartoon by George Aria titled 'Jonah '. Pages 10&11 "Christmas 1941" - messages from prominent people: Mr Winston Churchill; The Govenor General (Lord Gorrie); The Prime Minister (Mr Curtin); Mininster for the Army (Mr Forde). Also photos of army operations and traditional family Christmas time. Page 12 &13 Articles regarding sport under the heading 'Australian Sporting Digest'. Page 14 A story - "The Gift of the Magi" - an O Henry Christmas Story. Also a greeting from Myer's of Melbourne and Adelaide to all Myer Men in the AIF Page 15 An article where General Blamey reassures Australia about its capability of defence. Page 16 A description of a battle by Australian sloop "Parramatta" with HMAS "Auckland" against enemy planes whilst they were escorting a merchant ship with a cargo of petrol during the Battle of Tobruk Page 17 & 18 Pages under the title 'ACK-I-FOOFS' (Articles submitted by soldiers: The real Rat of Tobruk - a rat trained by L/Cpl Jack Kneeshaw which he named "Goebbels"; poems and cartoons. Page 19 "Women of War" - photos of women at work filling in for men who have gone to war. Page 20 Xmas Greetings 1942-1942 - a 1942 Calendar signed by 14 members of the AIF, some with messages and including their Army Number. Twenty pages of news supplied free to the troops by the Australian Army Canteens Service.The last page is a calendar for 1942 with personal inscriptions and greetings of servicemen. Some inscriptions have I.D. Numbers ( VX35435 W. Johnston; QX20753 of Carmody ; VX40449 ; VX39637 N. Powell; VX32054 Blue Ernistson?; N?X23234 W.Cummins; VXthe a.i.f. news christmas edition 1941, australian imperial force, world war 2, australian army canteens service, general blamey, world war 2 - pacific war, world war 2 - phillipine islands, general d macarthur, emergency plans ww2 australia, secret weapons ww2, western desert ww2, australian imperial force - western desert ww2, civil aviation post ww2, air services australia, lord gowrie, governor general lord gowrie, prime minister john curtain, minister for the army - mr forde, cartoons 1941, women-in ww2, xmas greetings calendar 1941-1942, cairo 1941, palestine 1941, western desert 1941, advertisements 1941, middle east 1941

Photographs of the Holmes family at "Launchley" and places they visited. In 1934 they holidayed at "Whitehall" Guesthouse in Queenscliff. It is in Hesse Street and was built in 1926. During the Second World War it was used as a billet for the Women's Army Service.Brown covered album of 30 pages of thick brown card with 94 photographs pasted into it. Pages tied together with cord. Paper coming of cover. On the cover of album is 'Snapshots' in gold. Dates are written on some pages.chatham-holmes collection, holmes, launchley, sheep, elizabeth holmes, david holmes, billie, jack, whitehall guesthouse, queenscliff, ascot, ascot centenary celebration 1938, women-in ww2, ww2

WW2 WAAAF : Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force WW2 Air Force - Australia Ann Marion DysonWW2 WAAAF 1940-1945.1 sepia coloured Photograph of Ann Marion Dyson WW2 WAAAF 2 ID tags : 1 x round and 1 x octagonal in shape. Round on a silver (stainless steel chain) and octagonal on a copper nickel chain. Both tags made of corrosion resistant metal such as nickel alloy. Tags depict Name Ann Marion Dyson, service number 105057, service WAAAF, and religion. Dog Tags : Ann Marion Dyson 105057, WAAAF and R.C. ann marion dyson, ww2 waaaf, australian air force ww2

These are copies of original posters reproduced on Photograph paper.Set of photos of women's service posters WW2. .1) WAAAF Recruiting poster coloured photo .2) AWAS recruiting poser photo for AA defence in colour .3) Recruiting poster for AIF showing mother and child. .4) Recruiting poster photo for womens land army .5) Recruiting poster photo women to join red cross. 2 shillings membership in colour. .6) Recruiting poster for women to be a victory job. in colour. .7) Welcome back poster photo displaying woman with red cross badge in colour. posters, photographs, recruiting

VF388646 Gwenyth Carr Served with the Australian Womens Army Service during WW2. VF388646 G Carr served with RA Sigs and obtained the rank of Captain? After her Military Discharge Gwenyth Carr served with the Police after graduating from Police College in 1946 she retired in 1974 with the rank of Senior Sergeant.The medals and badges are the originals belonging to VF388646 GE Carr.Two Australian Military Medals - War Medal 1939-1945 and Australian Service Medal, One Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (miniature).Military Medals - VF388646 G E Carr, The Police LS&GC Medal is a miniature and is not inscribed. vf388646 ge carr, rasigs, ww2, police service, awas, war widows guild

1. Taken 1944 at Liverpool base with a mix of men and women including "Beryl Scrimshaw" (Morrel) from British Army. 2. Aug 1944, Liverpool base, formal photo of men and women in uniform and some women in white coats at same location. 3. Women in uniform in WW2 in front of a British Fighter plane. Refer Cat no. 304P & 315.1. Black and white photo, 14 women and 2 men in British uniforms in formal photo in front of buildings. 2. Black and white photo, same location as photo 1, mix of men and women in uniform and some women in white coats. 3. Black and white photo, heavily creased of 6 women in uniform in a field in front of a fighter plane.1. & 2. Both have the stamp of photographer on back and a note saying photo taken in Liverpool Aug 1944. 3. Identification notes written on back and identification of Unit - faded and hard to read.british army, liverpool, uk, ww2

Colour photograph of Joyce Esther Brennan, nee Anderson, a WW2 RAAF communications servicewoman. J E Brennan (service number 90032) was a Flight Sergeant attached to the RAAF Headquarters, Melbourne at the time of her discharge. J E Brennan's family also donated a doll dressed in WW2 women's uniform see item 00062.

TPI 1973; Australia Remembers 1995; RSL ; Returned from Active Service; Ex POW Assn; War Chest; Life Member Rinfwood RSL blood donor; WW1 Women's Badge with two bars; The Royal British Legion; Women of Australia badge WW2 with one star; RSL Women's Auxilliary; Australian Women's Army Srevice Assn Vic; Australia Lapel badge; 12th Bn Assn badge; TB Sailor, Soldier Airman Assn Vic.

This hat was worn by Joan Cahill during her service in the AWAS, where she served in the Signals Branch and rose to the rank of Corporal. The AWAS was formed in 1941, and its main objective was to support the Australian army in various ways. Over 24,000 women served in the AWAS, performing critical support roles such as clerical work, vehicle maintenance, and communications. The Signals Branch, which Joan Cahill served in, was responsible for providing reliable and secure communication services between the Australian army and Allied forces.Khaki women's army hat with grosgrain band wrapped around the circumference with a small metal rising sun attached.burke museum, beechworth, army service, army uniform, joan cahill, australian women's army service, ww2, wwii, world war two

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

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

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

Original owner Nora O’Connor the donor’s adopted aunt, migrated to Canada during WW2 and also worked as volunteer at the Vancouver Mission to Seamen where she met her husband Edward O’Connor who later migrated to Australia. NB Lightkeeper membership category across many of the Missions globally, was usually reserved for women busy as home-makers with children and also as a Junior membership category for children.The platter was accompanied by other materials from the Vancouver club of Senior Light keepers and together the material provides a parallel insight and reference to this group. It also provides a historical link within the worldwide network that is now recognised as the Mission to Seafarers. The Lightkeepers Auxiliary was also active with the Mission in Williamstown where they helped raised the funds to set up the new mission in the E,S & A Bank in 1943 which was furnished thanks to the High Commission of Canada.Circular , varnished wooden tray or plaque with beaded edge froming 'lip". Oval hand painted design of two flags on flag pole, one yellow hoist above blue flag with horizontal white stripe across centre, on a ground of turquoise green. U.C. Lettering in gilt around edge of design (see title). On verso, ink stamp plus an old hanging metal wire.indigo ink stamp : hand painted (1st word almost indecipherable)wooden platter, mission flags, nora o'connor, lightkeepers' auxiliary, lightkeeper, overseas missions, vancouver, canada, british columbia, mission to seamen

Original owner Nora O’Connor the donor’s adopted aunt migrated to Canada during WW2 and also worked as volunteer at the Vancouver Mission to Seamen where she met her husband Edward O’Connor who later migrated to Australia.Newspaper clipping from the 'Vancouver Sun' dated Friday, March 31st 1950. Clipping shows an a black and white photograph of W. Wootton Mascall, treasurer; Rev. John W. Leighton, chaplain; president Captain G. Lancaster and Margaret Ross, head of the Lightkeepers Women's Auxiliary. They are tying bundles of magazines at the Vancouver Seamen's Institute.SAILOR'S KNOT is expertly tied on bundles of magazines at Vancouver Seamen's Institute by Margaret Ross, head of the Lightkeepers Women's Auxiliary, Missions to Seamen. Aiding her bundle up the reading matter are, from left: W. Wootton Mascall, treasurer; Rev. John W. Leighton, chaplain , and president Capt. G. Lancaster.vancouver, canada, lightkeepers' auxiliary, mission to seamen, nora o'connor, edward o'connor, british columbia, overseas missions

Original owner, Nora O’Connor, the donor’s adopted aunt migrated to Canada during WW2 and also worked as volunteer at the Vancouver Mission to Seamen where she met her husband Edward O’Connor who later migrated to Australia.Black and white photograph of women at an event at the Vancouver club of lightkeepers of the missions to seamenphotograph, event, lightkeepers' auxiliary, british columbia, canada, nora o'connor, ww2, vancouver, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, overseas missions

Photo is of an unidentified female soldier from WW2 in uniform.Photo of female soldier as member of AWAS (Australian Women's Army Service), with head and shoulders view. Photo stuck onto brown cardboard backing with a plastic film on top to protect it. On back is a grey metal backing with attached stand.awas, photo

Letter of Appreciation given to Servicemen and Women in recognition of their service to the country. This certificate unlikely to have been issued as name not complete and not dated. Soldier named is Arthur Garfield Genders V78542Certificate of Appreciation from Marong Shire. On yellow cardboard with blue and red flag emblems of Britain and Australia at top. Formal council stamp and signatures of President, Councillor & Shire Secretary. Writing in gold and surrounded by stylised brown, red and green board. Name of person presented to outlined but not completed. Date also not filled in.Name only partially done "ARTHUR G. GENDERS Signed by President, Councillor and Shire President with Red official Council stamp.shire of marong, certificate of appreciation, ww2

The pages of written text cover everything the RSL does from welfare, commemorative, legal aid, membership, women's auxiliary and housing to name a few. Bert Pollard was an active RSL Member involved in Committee and the District Board. He served in WW2.Diary black plastic covers with gold text on front cover, top has the RSL logo followed by "Serving Still - 1969 - Victorian Branch", inside first page are details re Anzac House Melbourne, there are 28 pages of written text, page for members personal details, 4 blank pages for notes, the Calendar itself folds out for viewing and to enter notes, last page has a 12 month calendar. "Bert Pollard, phone 5433741"brsl, smirsl, diary

Badge was given to mothers who had children serving on active duty in WW2. The number of stars on the bar signified the number of children serving. The number on back allowed traceability.Circular black badge with bar hanging off. Bottom with one star. Pin on back. Small crown on top of badge. Engraved "To the Women of Australia" and on back A.219253 and issued to Commonwealth Government.passchendaele barracks trust, badge, ww2

MOTHER'S BADGE OF ISABELLA BROOK WHO HAD TWO SONS SERVING DURING WW2.1. Badge - silver metal, bar with two yellow metal stars contained in a box."TO THE WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA" Moulded small map of Australia inside a Laurel wreath.mothers badge, ww2

During WW2 there were volunteers all over Australia observing air activity every night. This photo was taken from the S.E.C.V. hut dedicated to this activity and was manned by men and women throughout the war. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria were based at Bogong when constructing the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria dedicated a hut at Bogong township during World War 2 for the purpose of volunteers manning the hut to observe air craft. This was during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. See also KVHS 0938 (certificate) and KVHS 1259 (Training Manual)Black and white photo of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria's 'Volunteer Air Observer's Hut' at Bogong during World War 2.- 24th May 1943On back of photo: "EW / K1156 / 24 May 1943 / Volunteer Air Observers Hut / During World War 2 / Bogong"secv, bogong, wwii

This is a book of 112 pages. The cover is white with black printing and there is a black and white photograph on the front cover. The pages contain printed text and black and white photographs.non-fictionThis book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service woman world war two in australia, australia women serving in world war two

RAAF (women's) (Connection with B153, Dog Tags.)headgear, ww2, raaf

Photo 1. Photo of B Troop taken 10 Aug 1944 of Air Defence Battalion. Royal Artillery British Arm tasked with defence of bases. Mix of male and female soldiers. Photo 2 - Photo of members of 541 AA Battery, 158 Regiment taken 10 Aug 1944, taken at Raby, Cheshire. mix of male and female soldiers. Related to Beryl Scrimshaw (Morrel). Refer Cat 304P, 315.Photo 1. - Black and white original photo (formal) of members of Air Defence group (158 Reg,./30th Brigade). Taken in front of a Nissan Hut at Whitlew Bay, Newcastle. Mix of men and women in uniform. Photo 2 - Black and white original photo of members of Air Defence Unit. Photo taken in a field. Large number of men and women in uniform taken at RABY, Cheshire.1. Name of unit (541H (m) RA BTY, 158 Regiment/ 30 Brigade) Date taken, location and some other notes. 2. Notes on back of identity of unit (B ..... Royal Artillery) Photo taken (Ruby, Cheshire) and breakdown of location of unit.royal artillery, air defence, british bases, ww2

Full size newspaper, printed in black ink, stories about the war, photographs. A full page “Peace” advert from the Beehive Store. A “Peace” advert from Myers and from McClures. Women’s wartime work. A photograph of the inside of the All Saints Cathedral, Bendigo. What’s on at the theatres (3 Theatres) and radio 3bo broadcasting. 16 Pages issue NR27,918end ww2, bendigo, bendigo advertiser

On the rear is a statement . The booklet is only for sale to men and women in uniforms of the Commonwealth, United States and other Allied Forces. This is due to the paper shortage Small booklet, cardboard cover. Front cover shows a church spire and old tudor style buildings in black and white. Cost 1/6 NET great britain, souvenir ww2

Rear page has a state. For sale only to men and women in uniform of Commonwealth, Empire, United States and other allied forces. Booklet has a cardboard cover, front cover has a black and photograph of St. Pauls Cathedral London. Inside are images of London life before and during the blitzFront cover “ This is London. A souvenir for overseas forces. 1/6 net “ ww2, london souvenir, booklet

Hard cover with dust cover and plastic book cover. Hard cover - cardboard, orange colour buckram. Dust cover - paper, light orange background with red print on front and spine. Front and back illustration ered print in silhouette of women, plane and luggage. Plastic cover - clear plastic. 174 pages - cut, plain, off white paper illustrated - black and white photographs. Front end paper - handwritten names and owner's stamp.Front end papers - owner's name, handwritten blue ink "Alison Lohmann/ Ballarat/ 1954 Donor's name - "Donated by Frank O'Connell" Front and back end papers - Owner's stamp - BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552.books, military history, ww2, women

Badge in WW2, Awarded to wife/mother/nearest female relative with family member serving overseas. One star represents one family member serving.Metal round badge with attached bar containing one star. Badge is topped with a crown and has a map of Australia in centre. Has pin on the back to attach to material. Colour is brown/bronze.Front has inscription "To the Women of Australia". Back has No. impressed A.243682. Also impressed on back issued by Cmwth Govt".ww2, female relative badge