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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, David A Ryan et al, The British Armies in World War Two - An Organisational History, Volume Five: The Australian Army by David A. Ryan, David Hughes and Steve Rothwell, 2003
... The British Armies in World War Two - An Organisational...australian army history world war two...History of the Australian Army in the second World War... melbourne Book The British Armies in World War Two ...History of the Australian Army in the second World War, 1939-1945.. iv, 108 pages, 13 unnumbered pages ; bibliography pp 107-108, 28 cm.australian army history world war two -
Melbourne Legacy
Journal, Action Front. Journal of the 2/2 Field Regiment, 1941
... world war two...' a field newspaper published for the troops in World War 2 x 12... newspaper published for the troops in World War 2 x 12 pages. Hand ...An issue of 'Action Front. Journal of the 2/2 Field Regiment' for the soldiers. This edition is Vol 1 Issue No. 10 April 1919. Comprised of stories, poems, drawings, records of military awards. Printed by M. Shoham's Press, Tel-Aviv. An item from Legatee Frank Doolan, who was on the archive committee and made attempts to collate the history of Legacy. A record of publications made for the troops in World War 2.A copy of 'Action Front. Journal of the 2/2 Field Regiment' a field newspaper published for the troops in World War 2 x 12 pages.Hand written on the front 'Ask the old lady for the notes regarding the rude cracks at their CO'world war two, short stories, poem -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, John Hogan Gervasoni and his parents Elizabeth Gervasoni and Gus Gervasoni, c1941
... world war two... his World War 2 departure. ... and was in Darwin for the bombing. gus gervasoni aif world war two chocco ...Gis Gervasono served in Northern Australia and was in Darwin for the bombing.Black and white photograph of Gus Gervasoni in AIF Uniform, and his son and wife. This photograph was taken before his World War 2 departure. gus gervasoni, aif, world war two, chocco, chocolate soldier, conscript, john hogan gervasoni, elizabeth gervasoni, george gervasoni, elizabeth hogan -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed document, HMAS Shrop Shire, HMAS "SHROPSHIRE", 1945
... WWII Historical Significance... ShropShire during WWII.... Australian Newspaper document printed by HMAS ShropShire during WWII ...WWII Historical SignificanceFramed Australian Newspaper document printed by HMAS ShropShire during WWII.The first Australian newspaper to be printed in Japan, Vol 5, No 365 Dated Sunday 2nd September 1945,Stating Surrender document signed. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Dog Tags, Unknown
... WWII Historical significance...2 x WWII Dog Tags belonging to 419855 R.D. Crabtree.... Dandenong melbourne Dog Tags 2 x WWII Dog Tags belonging to 419855 ...WWII Historical significance2 x WWII Dog Tags belonging to 419855 R.D. Crabtree.419855 R.D. Crabtree RAAF. C of E on both tags. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, His Majesty's Stationary Office for the Royal Norwegian Government Office, Secret German Documents seized during the raid on the Lofoten Islands on the 4th March, 1941
... WWII Historical significance.... of Norwegian Civilians during WWII.... during WWII. Embodying instructions to the Army on the control ...WWII Historical significance.Book containing German orders for the treatment of Norwegian Civilians during WWII.Embodying instructions to the Army on the control of the press and on collaboration with the Gestapo in dealing with Norwegian nationals. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Civilian Identity Card, Unknown
... WWII Historical significance...Civilian Identity Card from WWII belonging to Stuart Harold...WWII Historical significance Form C.R.3. Civilian ...WWII Historical significanceCivilian Identity Card from WWII belonging to Stuart Harold Simpson.Form C.R.3. Civilian Registration (British Subjects). Card also contains conditions of use and relevant signatures. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Heart Mountain, 1989
... WW2 internees... and interned in USA during WW2....novel based on internment of Japanese Americans during WW2... of Japanese Americans during WW2 Novel based on experiences ...Novel based on experiences of Japanese Americans arrested and interned in USA during WW2.novel based on internment of Japanese Americans during WW2japanese american internees, ww2 internees, gretel ehrlich, internment camps usa -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Inert Training Rounds in Clip WW2, Lee Enfield 303 Training Rounds
... Inert Training Rounds in Clip WW2...WW2... WW2...Inert Training Rounds in Clip WW2 Weapon Lee Enfield 303 ...WW25 inert training rounds in original clip. Lee Enfield 303 WW24 rounds on Base- MF VI 26. 1 round- A ↑ I VI 24. very dificult to decipher. -
Melbourne Legacy
Medal, Australian Service Medal and Pacific Star Medal, 1949
... World War Two... war service in World War Two. From the AWM website Private... World War 2 mounted on ribbons initially together by a safety... War 2 and would have had similar medals. medals World War Two ...The Australian Service Medal and Pacific Star Medal that were awarded to Private Arthur Norman Comben VX26251 for his war service in World War Two. From the AWM website Private Arthur N Comden of the 2/21st Australian Infantry Battalion, who died on Hainan Island, China, on 27 June 1945. The DVA records show he was born 6 April 1907 in Yarraville and enlisted on 17 June 1940 whilst residing in Coopers Creek Victoria. His next of kin was shown as H Dilks. Also that he had been a prisoner of war. His connection with Legacy is not known, he may have been a junior legatee though there's no record of his father Arthur Lewis Jno Shiels serving for Australia in WW1. More research is needed to check, it is possible the medals were donated to Legacy as no family members wanted them. These are examples of World War 2 medals awarded to a serviceman who participated in the conflict in the Pacific region. Many returned servicemen joined Legacy after World War 2 and would have had similar medals.Silver circular medal and bronze star shaped medal from World War 2 mounted on ribbons initially together by a safety pin. 01700.1 The medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally, surrounded by the words ‘THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945’. The normal ribbon is missing and it is on the ribbon meant for the UK War Medal which is of red, white and blue to represent the colours of the Union Flag. 01700.2 The six–pointed star is yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Pacific Star’. The ribbon has central yellow and green stripes that represent the forests and the beaches of the Pacific, flanked dark blue, light blue and red stripes that represent the service of the Naval Forces and Merchant Navy, the Air Forces and the Armies.Both engraved with 'VX26251 A. N. Comben'.medals, world war two, arthur comden -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR SHELL, 1947
... WW2. Donated by N Hubble....On timber base - hand inscribed - “N/Horvic Hubble/1947/WW2”.../WW2” On display label: “Hand Painted Shell. Made ...On display label: “Hand Painted Shell. Made in the islands WW2. Donated by N Hubble.Hand painted shell souvenir with palm trees, mountain. Shell mounted on timber stand, diamond shape.On timber base - hand inscribed - “N/Horvic Hubble/1947/WW2”military history, souvenirs, islands -
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postage Stamps - Digital Image, Victory Second World War: First Day Cover, 14/02/1946
... Victory Second World War: First Day Cover...world war 2..., stamped at Mont Park in 1946. Commemorates the end of World War 2...."Victory. Second World War. 3rd Sept 1939 - 15th Aug 1945... Victory Second World War: First Day Cover Digital image of first ...Digital image of Australian postage stamps, First Day Cover, stamped at Mont Park in 1946. Commemorates the end of World War 2.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images.Digital image of first day cover and stamps, colour."Victory. Second World War. 3rd Sept 1939 - 15th Aug 1945. First Day Cover" Franked:"14FEB46"postage stamps, first day envelopes, world war 2, mont park -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Dalton WWII group
... Dalton WWII group...World War Two...World War Two Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45... melbourne Dalton WWII group Medal World War Two Pacific Star ...World War Two Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45 awarded to VX13029 Private N Daltondalton, world war two, wwii -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, Australian Military Service Record of Service Male Member, c1940s
... world war two...Digital images of a World War Two Australian Military... Record of Service Male Member Digital images of a World War Two ...Gus Gervasoni served in Australia, and was in Darwin for the bombing.Digital images of a World War Two Australian Military Service Record book which belonged to George (Gus) Gervasoni of Daylesford. Includes two 'mug' shots. forces, adf, army, world war two, australia, australian army, defence, armed services, record of service, george gervasoni, gus gervasoni -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Equipment - Object, c1940
... World War Two... War Two. In later years this bag was used to keep Gus' boot...) Gervasoni during World War Two. In later years this bag was used ...This material bag could be American Army Supply as Gus Gervason was given many of their items when he served in Darwin and Adelaide River. Gus Gervasoni was in Darwin when it was bombed.Khaki cloth bag used by George (Gus) Gervasoni during World War Two. In later years this bag was used to keep Gus' boot-cleaning equipment in. gus gervasoni, george gervasoni, army, american army, world war two -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - WWII money, Unknown
... WWII money...WWII Historical significance...WWII British Armed Forces special voucher bank note valued...WWII Historical significance Issued by command of the Army ...WWII Historical significanceWWII British Armed Forces special voucher bank note valued at sixpence.Issued by command of the Army Council. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lees 8 LH
... World War Two... prior to his departure to World War Two.... World War Two WWII militia Lees ...The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Part of a series showing aspects of Citizen Soldiering in 1930sCollection of five photographs of Trooper Les Lees, 8th Light Horse Regiment taken at his home in Victoria immediately prior to his departure to World War Two.Numbered in top right hand corner " 1, 2,3,4 & 5 "military, 8th, light horse, world war two, wwii, militia, lees -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Kormoran Orchestra
... Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. Man in middle...Sepia photograph of Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. ... photograph of Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. on back ...Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. Man in middle front row, with white hat, is Hans Hesse, piano and accordion player.Sepia photograph of Kormoran orchestra at Graytown Camp WW2. on back: Kormoran orchestra, Hans Hesse, centre front. Donor Monika Goetze nee Hesse (daughter) 17 November 2018.graytown camp, kormoran orchestra, hans hesse -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Rowlock Block
... WWII Equipment... craft during WWII...Rowlock Block [folding type] used in WW2 inflatable... [folding type] used in WW2 inflatable emergency craft An adjustable ...An adjustable rowlock block designed for use on inflatable craft during WWIIThis adjustable rowlock is a rare artefact from WWII. It was designed to stow away when not in use.Rowlock Block [folding type] used in WW2 inflatable emergency craftrowlocks, seacraft, wwii equipment -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Gus Gervasoni, c1941
... world war two.... This photograph was taken before his World War 2 Departure. ... before his World War 2 Departure. Gus Gervasoni served ...Gus Gervasoni served in Northern Australia and was in Darwin for the bombing.Black and white photograph of Gus Gervasoni in AIF Uniform beside his wife Elizabeth, and son John Hogan Gervasoni. This photograph was taken before his World War 2 Departure. gus gervasoni, aif, world war two, chocco, chocolate soldier, conscript, ken lock, elizabeth gervasoni, elizabeth hogan, john hogan gervasoni -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 3/6/1940 - My War Part 6 - Evacuaton Nearly complete - Dunkirk, Local Newspaper Coverage of World War 2 = Dunkirk
... Local Newspaper Coverage of World War 2 = Dunkirk...world war 2 - dunkirk...Local Newspaper Dated 3/6/949 World War 2 - Coverage... - Dunkirk Newspaper Local Newspaper Coverage of World War 2 ...Local Newspaper Coverage - Special - My War Part 6Local Newspaper reporting the World War 2 dated 3/6/940The Sun Newspaper dated 3/6/1940 - Special Coverage - My War Part 6 - DunkirkLocal Newspaper Dated 3/6/949 World War 2 - Coverage - Dunkirkworld war 2 - dunkirk -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed print
... ww2...A17-468 cavorts over a RAAF EFTS airfield during World War... a RAAF EFTS airfield during World War Two During World War II ...During World War II, the RAAF established twelve Elementary Flying Training Schools (EFTS) to meet the rapid demand for pilots in an expanding Air Force.Due to a shortage of pilots, observers, wireless operators and gunners, the Dominions of the Commonwealth agreed to establish a co-ordinate scheme to train 28,000 air crew each year to help England fight the war in Europe. It was known as the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS). The Dominions would supply the trained aircrew and the mother country would provide the aircraft. Brown timber frame with cream mount containing print of two planes flying over landA17-468 cavorts over a RAAF EFTS airfield during World War Twoa17-468, raaf, ww2 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Map - Maps, Soldiers Settlement WW2, Circa 1950
... Soldiers Settlement WW2 ... and second world wars in an effort to more closely settle the land... to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details... to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details ...The soldiers' settlement scheme operated after the first and second world wars in an effort to more closely settle the land and also give opportunities to returned soldiers. Crown land and other larger estates were acquired for the purpose. Most of these maps relate to the area north of Warrnambool where many of the subdivisions were parts of larger estates.These maps pertaining to the Soldiers' Settlement program, relate to an interesting part of Australian and local history. As such they have historic and social interest and significance.A collection of 25 paper maps which relate to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details of the people allocated the land and some smaller maps have the printed details of the applicants requirements.Text is black on white paper which in some cases is quite aged. The maps are as follows: .1 Narrapumelap Estate ( Ripon & Hampden) .2 Narrapumelap Estate Part 2 (Villers & Ripon) .3 Narrapumelap Estate Part 3 ( Villiers & Ripon) .4 Burrumbeet Estate ( Ripon) .5 ' Berrambool' Estate 9 Hampden & Villiers) .6 ' Hopkins Hill' Estate Villiers 4011 acres .7 Caramut North No 2 Estate ( Villiers ) .8 ' Morpor' Estate ( Villiers) 4172 acres .9 ' Morgiana' Estate ( Normandy) 3453 acres .10 ' Chatsworth House' ( Villiers) 9341 Acres .11 ' East Elwood' Estate Villiers 2407 acres .12 Grey's Estate ( Mornington) 1151acres .13 ' Rowes Estate' ( Buln Buln Gippsland 733 acres .14 'Tarrone' Estate No 2 Part map .15 'Chaldon Meade' Estate (Bourke) Bulla 517 acres .16 ' Terranallum South' Estate Hampden 3757 acres .17 ' Brung Brungle' Estate Dundas 695 .18 ' Armidale ' Estate ( Dundas)2108 acres .19 ' Moyne Falls' Estate ( Villiers) 627 acres .20' Yulong' Estate 9 Lowan 6321 acres .21 Murray Valley Irrigation District 9 Moira)113 acres .22 Murray Valley Irrigation District 103 acres .23 ' Mount Fyans' Estate ( Hampden) .24 ' Barwidgee ' Estate ( Villiers) 4277 acres .25 'Pine Hills' Estate 2nd portion ( Lowan) 6190 acres narrapumelap, berrambool, hopkins hill, caramut north, morpor, chatsworth house, east elwood, terrinallum, moyne falls, tarrone, caramut soldiers settlers, burrumbeet, morgiana, grey's estate mornington, chaldon meade, brung brungle -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - World War 2 buses - two types - bus 262 and 493, Keith Kings, 24-7-1974
... World War 2 buses - two types - bus 262 and 493...World War 2... for use during the second world war. Bus 262 was used... the Second World War in Melbourne. 1 - Bus 262, Reo 20BS chassis... - L(j)(2) Photograph World War 2 buses - two types - bus 262 ...Photos show the type of low cost bodies built in Melbourne for use during the second world war. Bus 262 was used to transport Munitions workers while bus 493 was used in general service.Set of two photographs of two types of buses used during the Second World War in Melbourne. 1 - Bus 262, Reo 20BS chassis - Munitions type - G(y)(2) 2 - Bus 493, Ford Chassis - Austerity type - L(j)(2)Detailed description on rear including KSK photo numbers. 2 - has been marked up for use in a publication.tramways, world war 2, buses, munitions type, austerity type, ford chassis, reo chassis -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Weapon - INNOC: Japanese Rifle WWII
... INNOC: Japanese Rifle WWII... in WWII...Japanese Rifle WWII Type 38 fixed to the Wooden board... in WWII Japanese Type 38 rifle Ser No. 447 Japanese Rifle WWII ...Commonly used Japanese Rifle used by Japanese forces in WWIIJapanese Rifle WWII Type 38 fixed to the Wooden board and attached to the WallJapanese Type 38 rifle Ser No. 447 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, RAAF Jacket with Air Gunner's Wings, Circa WW2
... Used by Air Gunner in RAAF during WW2, Probably in UK...Navy Blue WW2 Jacket with rank of Flying Officer complete...Circa WW2... melbourne Uniform, RAAF Jacket with Air Gunner's Wings Navy Blue WW2 ...Used by Air Gunner in RAAF during WW2, Probably in UK and EuropeNavy Blue WW2 Jacket with rank of Flying Officer complete with waist belt. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Maginnity WWII group
... Maginnity WWII group...World War Two...Group of three World War Two medals awarded to 408911 J J... melbourne Maginnity WWII group Medal Group of three World War Two ...Group of three World War Two medals awarded to 408911 J J Maginnity; Defence Medal 39-45, British War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45.world war two, wwii, maginnity, medal -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Photograph, Inaugural march of M& Z Commando Association members at The Australian Commando Memorial at Tidal River 16 November 1964
... ww2...The WW2 Commando memorial cairn was unveiled at Tidal River...Rectangular colour glossy print photograph of former WW2... of former WW2 Commandos marching at Tidal River. From Don Bergman ...The WW2 Commando memorial cairn was unveiled at Tidal River on 15 November 1964 by the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria Lieutenant General Sir Edmund Herring. Former WW2 Commandos march under their Association banner to the cairn for the dedication ceremony.This was the first dedication of a significant WW2 Commando memorial. The Victorian Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Edmund Herring, unveiled the Commemorative Cairn that has become the de facto national Commando memorial.Rectangular colour glossy print photograph of former WW2 Commandos marching at Tidal River.From Don Bergmanww2, world war ii, australian commandos, independent companies, australian commando association, tidal river, wilsons promontory national park -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Hat brooch, Robert Garland. (Soldier), Unknown
... Possibly WWII Historical significance.... for a photograph. Possibly trench art from WWII.... WWII. Brooch has a rising sun badge on hat and pin. Possibly ...Possibly WWII Historical significance.Australian slouch hat brooch with a window on the rear for a photograph. Possibly trench art from WWII.Brooch has a rising sun badge on hat and pin.