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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, John Deane Potter, Admiral of the pacific: The life of Yamamoto, 1965
... World War Two 1939-1945 - Naval operations...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War Two 1939-1945 - Naval operations World War Two 1939-1945 - Pacific theatre The life and death of Admiral Yamamoto Index, appendix, ill, p.317. ...The life and death of Admiral YamamotoIndex, appendix, ill, p.317.The life and death of Admiral Yamamotoworld war two 1939-1945 - naval operations, world war two 1939-1945 - pacific theatre -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Adams Bruce, Rust in peace, 1975
... World War Two 1939-1945 - Battlefields...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War Two 1939-1945 - Battlefields World War Two 1939-1945 - Campaigns - South Pacific Descriptions and photographs of the remnants of World war II in the South pacific area Ill, p.239. ...Descriptions and photographs of the remnants of World war II in the South pacific areaIll, p.239.non-fictionDescriptions and photographs of the remnants of World war II in the South pacific areaworld war two 1939-1945 - battlefields, world war two 1939-1945 - campaigns - south pacific -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, 5 June 1949
... ...world war two...1939-1945...This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan quinn photograph france ruins church letters-from-abroad rouen normandy ww2 wwii world war two 1939-1945 battle of normandy st vincent church On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. ...This photograph was taken on the 5th of June, 1946, and shows the ruins of the St intent church built between 1490 and 1556 in a Gothic style and was known for its vast dimensions. The church also had the uniqueness of owning a bell tower that had not been completed. The building was heavily damaged by a bomb fell in the choir level May 31, 1944 during the Allied strikes announcing the landing. The ruins are still standing today. Allan has also written letters home from this period, describing France as a "mess" at this time. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of the ruins of a gothic church bombed during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. It shows the arch of the church left standing in the foreground, with a tower in the background. There is a narrow white boarder about the image.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is a mark "ItI" in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, france, ruins, church, letters-from-abroad, rouen, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, battle of normandy, st vincent church -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Gelatin silver photograph, "Downtown" - Rouen, 05 June 1949
... ...world war two...1939-1945...This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan quinn photograph rouen france normandy ww2 wwii world war two 1939-1945 parapluies umbrellas chaussures shoes car On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan Quinn while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the down town area of Rouen, in France, taken on the 5th of June, 1949. A car is shown in the middle of the foreground, with people to the right and a road to the left. There is a narrow white boarder around the image.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI" in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, parapluies, umbrellas, chaussures, shoes, car -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Main entrance to the Cathedral - Rouen, 5 June 1949
... ...world war two...1939-1945...This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan quinn photograph rouen france normandy ww2 wwii world war two 1939-1945 cathedral door On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan Quinn while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Cathedral in Rouen, taken on the 5th of June, 1949. It shows three large arched doors, and a few people walking on the street in front of it.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI" in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, cathedral, door -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Door of an old inn - Rouen, 5 June 1949
... ...world war two...1939-1945...This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan quinn photograph rouen france normandy ww2 WWII world war two 1939-1945 half-timbered houses On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan Quinn while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of an inn door, in Rouen, France, taken on the 5th of June, 1949. Two small wooden monks are have carved into either side of the eaves.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI" written sideways in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, half-timbered houses -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph, Inside of a house from the Middle Ages - Rouen, 05 June 1949
... ...world war two...1939-1945...This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan quinn photograph rouen france normandy ww2 WWII world war two 1939-1945 half-timbered houses On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan Quinn while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of a house "from the Middle Ages". The framework of the walls are exposed, and there are two pot visible at the bottom of the photograph. There is a narrow boarder of white around the image.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI" written sideways in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, half-timbered houses -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Gelatin silver photograph, Fontaine du Gros-Horloge (Great-Clock Fountain) - Rouen, 05 June 1949
... ...world war two...1939-1945...This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan quinn photograph rouen france normandy ww2 wwii world war two 1939-1945 fountain gros-horloge great-clock On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan Quinn while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Great-Clock fountain (corner of Rue du Gros-Horloge and Rue des Vergetiers) in Rouen, Normandy, France, taken on the 5th of June, 1949.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI" written sideways in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, fountain, gros-horloge, great-clock -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Allen & Unwin, Bomber boys, 2017
... ...World War Two 1939-1945 - Aerial operations - Australia...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Royal Australian Air Force - 18th squadron World War Two 1939-1945 - Aerial operations - Australia Bomber Boys is the extraordinary and little known story of more than 100 Dutch airmen stranded in Australia with no country to return to who were joined by a contingent of Australians to make up the RAAF's No. 18 (Netherlands East Indies Squadron). ...Bomber Boys is the extraordinary and little known story of more than 100 Dutch airmen stranded in Australia with no country to return to who were joined by a contingent of Australians to make up the RAAF's No. 18 (Netherlands East Indies Squadron). Formed in Canberra in April 1942, the squadron flew operational coastal patrols before eventually being relocated to the secret MacDonald Airfield, north of Pine Creek in the Northern Territory and then Batchelor near Darwin.Bib, ill, maps, p.305.non-fictionBomber Boys is the extraordinary and little known story of more than 100 Dutch airmen stranded in Australia with no country to return to who were joined by a contingent of Australians to make up the RAAF's No. 18 (Netherlands East Indies Squadron). Formed in Canberra in April 1942, the squadron flew operational coastal patrols before eventually being relocated to the secret MacDonald Airfield, north of Pine Creek in the Northern Territory and then Batchelor near Darwin.royal australian air force - 18th squadron, world war two 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Alliston John, Destroyer man, 1985
... World War Two 1939-1945 - Naval operations...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War Two 1939-1945 - Naval operations Royal Australian Navy The story of the experiences ofJohn Alliston as a destroyer captain in World War Two Index, ill, p.185 Destroyer man Book Alliston John Greenhouse publications ...The story of the experiences ofJohn Alliston as a destroyer captain in World War TwoIndex, ill, p.185non-fictionThe story of the experiences ofJohn Alliston as a destroyer captain in World War Twoworld war two 1939-1945 - naval operations, royal australian navy -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Phillip Guedalla, Middle east 1940 - 1942: A study in air power, 1944
... ...World war Two 1939-1945 - Air power...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Great Britain - Royal Air Force World war Two 1939-1945 - Air power Tactics and strategy of air power in North Africa and the Middle East Maps, p.320. ...Tactics and strategy of air power in North Africa and the Middle EastMaps, p.320.non-fictionTactics and strategy of air power in North Africa and the Middle Eastgreat britain - royal air force, world war two 1939-1945 - air power -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, E. Johnston, Royal Australian Air Force ground staff of the Desert Air Force Squadrons, 1992
... World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - North Africa...World War Two...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - North Africa World War Two 1939-1945 - Aerial operations - Australia The experiences of RAAF ground staff in the Middle East Ill, maps, p.246. ...The experiences of RAAF ground staff in the Middle EastIll, maps, p.246.non-fictionThe experiences of RAAF ground staff in the Middle Eastworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa, world war two 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Karen Farrington, Victory in the Pacific : the fight for the Pacific Islands 1942-1945, 2005
... World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Pacific area...World War Two...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Pacific area World War Two 1939-1945 - Pacific theatre On 7 December 1941, the Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbour. ...On 7 December 1941, the Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbour. Simultaneously, the Japanese army launched all-out assaults on Malaya, Hong Kong and the Philippines. The Japanese sphere of influence spread at a phenomenal rate. As nations of Asia collapsed one by one, and the British and US troops in the region were overwhelmed in short order, it seemed the Japanese dream of empire was about to be realized. Victory in the Pacific tells how the tide of Japanese victory was turned, and how the Allies fought their way the length and breadth of Burma and from island to island on their way to achieving final victory in the East.Ill, maps, index, p.144.non-fictionOn 7 December 1941, the Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbour. Simultaneously, the Japanese army launched all-out assaults on Malaya, Hong Kong and the Philippines. The Japanese sphere of influence spread at a phenomenal rate. As nations of Asia collapsed one by one, and the British and US troops in the region were overwhelmed in short order, it seemed the Japanese dream of empire was about to be realized. Victory in the Pacific tells how the tide of Japanese victory was turned, and how the Allies fought their way the length and breadth of Burma and from island to island on their way to achieving final victory in the East. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area, world war two 1939-1945 - pacific theatre -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Kangaroo Press, The war, the whores and the Afrika Korps, 1997
... World War 1939-1945 - Personal narratives...World War Two...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Personal narratives World War Two 1939-1945 - Australian involvement - Tobruk Personal account of the experiences of a soldier during the North African campaigns in World War two Index, ill, map, p.140. ...Personal account of the experiences of a soldier during the North African campaigns in World War twoIndex, ill, map, p.140.non-fictionPersonal account of the experiences of a soldier during the North African campaigns in World War twoworld war 1939-1945 - personal narratives, world war two 1939-1945 - australian involvement - tobruk -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Statement of Service, Australian Government, Department of Defence, Edward Ernest Arrowsmith, 18 August 2020
... World War Two 1939-1945...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne WWII Service Record of Edward Ernest Arrowsmith WWII World War Two 1939-1945 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Arrowsmith Ted WWII Service Arrowsmith Department of Defence, Statement of Service of Edward Ernest Arrowsmith, 2 pgs Edward Ernest Arrowsmith Document Statement of Service Australian Government, Department of Defence ...WWII Service ArrowsmithDepartment of Defence, Statement of Service of Edward Ernest Arrowsmith, 2 pgsnon-fictionWWII Service Arrowsmithworld war two 1939-1945, royal australian air force (raaf), arrowsmith ted -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDocument - Folder, Treatment of Aliens in Australia during in World Two (1939- 1945), 1988
... Front page: Treatment of Aliens in Australia During World War Two (1939-1945) by Frank Pronesti. Research project. ...Department of Social Science Gippsland College of Advanced Education Treatment of Aliens in Australia Internees in Australia WW2 Internees WW2 POW's Frank Pronesti Murchison Camp 13 Front page: Treatment of Aliens in Australia During World War Two (1939-1945) by Frank Pronesti. Research project. ...Research project, Department of Social Science, Gippsland College of Advanced Education.Blue two ring binder containing 63 double line spaced text typed pages.Front page: Treatment of Aliens in Australia During World War Two (1939-1945) by Frank Pronesti. Research project. History/Politics. Map of Murchison Camp 13. Department of Social Science Gippsland College of Advanced Education 9 December 1988department of social science, gippsland college of advanced education, treatment of aliens in australia, internees in australia, ww2 internees, ww2 pow's, frank pronesti, murchison camp 13 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionWeapon - Bayonet
... British 1907 pattern bayonet and .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to the armies of many Commonwealth countries including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and Korean War (1950-1953). ...8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod melbourne British 1907 pattern bayonet and .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to the armies of many Commonwealth countries including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and Korean War (1950-1953). ...British 1907 pattern bayonet and .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to the armies of many Commonwealth countries including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and Korean War (1950-1953). In Australia it was replaced by the 7.62mm Self-loading rifle (SLR) in 1960.British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather scabbard with metal fittings. XOA and L 43 under 1907 with Slazenger on handleworld war one, weapon, bayonet, british, lee enfield -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Uniform - 002393, Army Collars
... These detachable collars are most likely Australian Army issue from the World War Two era (1939-1945). They are made to be used with a khaki shirt. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road These detachable collars are most likely Australian Army issue from the World War Two era (1939-1945). They are made to be used with a khaki shirt. ...These detachable collars are most likely Australian Army issue from the World War Two era (1939-1945). They are made to be used with a khaki shirt. These collars have no known local provenance but are retained as examples of the detachable collars used by Australian Army personnel in the early to mid 20th century. These three men’s collars are made of cotton and are khaki in colour. They have three button holes on the straight neck edge, one at each end and one in the middle. australian army uniforms, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionFlag - Guidon 8th LH, 1980 circa
... The guidon carries the battle honours accorded to the regiment for service in the South African War (1899-1902), World War One (!914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). The guidon passed into the custody of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment when it was raised on 1 May 1948. ...The guidon carries the battle honours accorded to the regiment for service in the South African War (1899-1902), World War One (!914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). The guidon passed into the custody of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment when it was raised on 1 May 1948. ...A guidon is the regimental banner or flag carried by a regiment of light cavalry or light horse. The 8th light Horse (Indi) Regiment was presented with the guidon circa 1927. The actual date is not certain. The guidon carries the battle honours accorded to the regiment for service in the South African War (1899-1902), World War One (!914-1918) and World War Two (1939-1945). The guidon passed into the custody of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment when it was raised on 1 May 1948. At Federation, the Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in North East Victoria were reorganised into the 8th Light Horse Regiment. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 16th Light Horse. The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. 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. In 1948, the 8th Light Horse was linked with 13th and 20th Regiments to form the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in the Citizen Military Forces. Guidon of the 8th Light Horse Regiment. Maroon corded cotton double thickness fabric with gold metal thread fringe, gold embroidered regimental number in Roman numerals, regimental badge and battle honours; colour patch below badge. Braided corded with tassels.Battle honours: "South Africa 1899-1902, Sari Bair, Maghdaba-Rafah, Jerusalem, Megiddo, Damascus, Defence of ANZAC, Rumani, Gaza-Beersheba, Jordan (Es Salt), Sharon, South West Pacific 1943-1944"guidon, 8th light horse, battle honours -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Tommy & Grizel, 1920s
... 1939 and 1942 to 1945. He was a Mayor of Warrnambool in 1944-5. George Langley was the Head Master of Warrnambool High School from 1924 to 1940. He had a distinguished military career in both World Wars One and Two. ...1939 and 1942 to 1945. He was a Mayor of Warrnambool in 1944-5. George Langley was the Head Master of Warrnambool High School from 1924 to 1940. He had a distinguished military career in both World Wars One and Two. ...This book by J. M. Barrie was a prize given in 1927 by Warrnambool High School to Janet Slade. She was born in Warrnambool in 1913 and marred Stewart Lindsay in 1935. The presenter of the prize, Cr Frederick Williamson, had a tailoring shop in Liebig Street and was a City Councillor from 1924 to 1930, 1934 to 1939 and 1942 to 1945. He was a Mayor of Warrnambool in 1944-5. George Langley was the Head Master of Warrnambool High School from 1924 to 1940. He had a distinguished military career in both World Wars One and Two. Warrnambool High School was established in 1907 and moved to its present site in Albert Park in 1961. It merged with Warrnambool North Technical School to form Warrnambool College in 1995. This book is of interest as a memento of several features of Warrnambool society in the 1920s - Warrnambool High School, a pupil, Janet Slade, an important Head Master, Colonel George Langley and a Warrnambool businessman and Councillor, Frederick Williamson. This is a hard cover book of 432 pages. It has a dark blue leather cover with a gold monogram on the front cover and gold ornamentation and printing on the spine. The book has 28 chapters. The school book plate on the first page has green ornamental edging, the Warrnambool High School shield and handwritten material in black ink. The cover and spine are somewhat faded.‘W.H.S. Nil Sine Labore, Form C, To Janet Shade For C Chemistry, presented by Cr. F. Williamson, G. F. Langley B.A., Headmaster, December 1927.’ warrnambool high school, frederick williamson, george langley, janet shade, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Certificate, Loyal Victoria Lodge, mid 1940s
... World War Two. This certificate is of considerable interest as the Loyal Victoria Lodge was a pioneer friendly society in Warrnambool with its history going back to 1862. It is also a good example of the certificates given to Warrnambool residents who had rendered significant war time service in World War Two. WARRNAMBOOL DISTRICT INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS IN VICTORIA MANCHESTER UNITY FRIENDLY SOCIETY. The Officers and Members of the Loyal Victoria Lodge No. 4835 express grateful recognition and sincere appreciation to Bro. W. A. McLean for services rendered to God, King and Empire in Great War, 1939- 1945 ...The Loyal Victoria Lodge was established in Warrnambool in1862. It was a Lodge connected with the Friendly Society Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows. Friendly Societies were established to give members assistance in times of illness and hardship and to offer insurance against such events. The MUIOOF had its origins in Manchester, England. The Warrnambool Lodge built the Oddfellows Hall in Koroit Street in 1869 and in 1872 it joined with other friendly societies and established the Friendly Societies Park in Koroit Street. The MUIOOF joined with the Australian Natives Association and today the new name in Australian Unity. No details are available on W. A. McLean but the certificate indicates that he served his country during World War Two.This certificate is of considerable interest as the Loyal Victoria Lodge was a pioneer friendly society in Warrnambool with its history going back to 1862. It is also a good example of the certificates given to Warrnambool residents who had rendered significant war time service in World War Two.Framed Certificate featuring text and a coloured picture. The picture includes: a dove, five scrolls, a laurel wreath surrounding a globe, three women in long dresses, three young children, two stylised flower beds, rays of light, a hill and four coats of arms. It is covered with clear plastic with a metal back and metal prop. WARRNAMBOOL DISTRICT INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS IN VICTORIA MANCHESTER UNITY FRIENDLY SOCIETY. The Officers and Members of the Loyal Victoria Lodge No. 4835 express grateful recognition and sincere appreciation to Bro. W. A. McLean for services rendered to God, King and Empire in Great War, 1939- 1945. N.G.Chas Gerock V.G. F.J. Toogood Rob Fairbridge Secretary. a circular red seal. -
Bendigo Military MuseumHonour Board - HONOUR BOARD, EAGLEHAWK LODGE, WW1, WW2, Eaglehawk Lodge, Post 1919 & post 1945
... Memoroabilia honor roll lodge eaglehawk Centre section, “1914 - 1919 HONOR Roll - The Great War - Eaglehawk - Lodge No 55 VC” Side sections, “World War 11 - 1939 - 1945” Eaglehawk Lodge No 55 Honour Roll, all marble, all text in gold, the main centre piece is WW1 with Lodge insignia at the top with year dates followed by 2 columns with text and list of names following, at the bottom the Lodge name. Two ...The WW1 roll has 11 names with 1 x MC and 1 x DCM award. The WW2 roll has 15 names. The entire structure is in 16 pieces that all fit together.Eaglehawk Lodge No 55 Honour Roll, all marble, all text in gold, the main centre piece is WW1 with Lodge insignia at the top with year dates followed by 2 columns with text and list of names following, at the bottom the Lodge name. Two sections one each side is for WW2 with names on.Centre section, “1914 - 1919 HONOR Roll - The Great War - Eaglehawk - Lodge No 55 VC” Side sections, “World War 11 - 1939 - 1945”memoroabilia, honor, roll, lodge, eaglehawk -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomMedal, 1939-45 Star
... 1939-45 Star may be awarded for those who undertook operational service during World War II. Eligibility The 1939-45 Star is awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 for: a period of six months (180 days) operational service for RAN and Army personnel and RAAF non-air crew personnel a period of two months operational service for air crew personnel a period of six months service at sea for Merchant Navy provided at least one voyage was made through one of the specified areas of active operations The 1939-45 Star is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. ...1939-45 Star may be awarded for those who undertook operational service during World War II. Eligibility The 1939-45 Star is awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 for: a period of six months (180 days) operational service for RAN and Army personnel and RAAF non-air crew personnel a period of two months operational service for air crew personnel a period of six months service at sea for Merchant Navy provided at least one voyage was made through one of the specified areas of active operations The 1939-45 Star is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. ...The 1939-45 Star may be awarded for those who undertook operational service during World War II. Eligibility The 1939-45 Star is awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 for: a period of six months (180 days) operational service for RAN and Army personnel and RAAF non-air crew personnel a period of two months operational service for air crew personnel a period of six months service at sea for Merchant Navy provided at least one voyage was made through one of the specified areas of active operations The 1939-45 Star is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Eligibility is the same as that for Merchant Navy personnel. See required evidence to support a claim. The Medal The 1939-45 Star is a six–pointed star of 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 1939-45 Star'. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse. The Ribbon The 1939-45 Star ribbon has three vertical stripes of dark blue, red and light blue. The dark blue stripe represents the Naval Forces and the Merchant Navy, the red stripe the Armies and the light blue stripe the Air Forces. Clasps The ‘BATTLE OF BRITAIN' clasp was awarded to eligible air crew involved in the Battle of Britain. When the ribbon is worn alone a gilt rosette ribbon emblem is worn to denote the award of the ‘BATTLE OF BRITAIN' clasp. The ‘BOMBER COMMAND’ clasp was introduced in 2012 and is awarded to eligible Bomber Command aircrew. When the ribbon is worn alone the standard silver rosette ribbon emblem is worn to denote the award of the ‘BOMBER COMMAND’ clasp. Full size and miniature medals with ribbons. Miniature has clasp : Battle of Britainnilmedal 1939-45 star -
Lara RSL Sub BranchMetal Badge, 1945 RSL Membership Badge, 1945
... 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. Forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006. world war two 1945 rsl badge 45 returned sailors, soldiers and airmens imperial australia league B25448 Sydney RSL membership badge. ...Ronald Leslie Gregory (R/22961) served in the Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. Forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006.RSL membership badge. White background, faded red and blue detailed with rusted metal background. the crown atop the badge has a blue background and says '45' 45 returned sailors, soldiers and airmens imperial australia league B25448 Sydneyworld war two, 1945, rsl, badge -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.book, W.M. Matheson, A Mallee kid with the Flying Sword, 2004 (exact)
... An autobiographical account of service with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force in World War II. no 601 county of london squadron royal auxiliary air force 1939 war murdoch matheson pilots foggia italy photo italian war map end of the war 1945 The Wycheproof Historical Society/With Best Wishes/Murdoch/409169 F/LT MATHESON WILLIAM MURDOCH A hard covered blue book with gold inscription. Contents describe the author's overseas service in World War II. Two ...W.M. Matheson 409169 F/LT who lives at Wycheproof, relates his wartime experiences as a Flying Officer - William "Murdoch" Matheson made 194 operational flights and his accounts of missions and descriptions of different locations are interesting.An autobiographical account of service with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force in World War II. A hard covered blue book with gold inscription. Contents describe the author's overseas service in World War II. Two final chapters are the End of the War and Reflections. The Wycheproof Historical Society/With Best Wishes/Murdoch/409169 F/LT MATHESON WILLIAM MURDOCHno 601 county of london squadron, royal auxiliary air force, 1939 war, murdoch matheson, pilots foggia italy photo, italian war map, end of, the war 1945 -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyLetter - Australia Remembers
... Two more copies of the previous. 4. Certificate of appreciation signed by David Kemp, M.P. for Goldstein, dated 10, 1995, to the Caulfield Historical Society, for contributing to the commemoration of the peace in August 1945. Also, a printed certificate presented to the Caulfield Historical Society, signed by Con Sciacca M.P., and Clyde Holding M.P., in recognition of your valuable contribution to the Australia Remembers program during 1995. 5. Letter from Clyde Holding M.P., dated 5 November 1995, to Mrs Felicity Campbell, President of the Caulfield Historical Society, forwarding the Certificate of appreciation mentioned in previous. World War 2 1939 ...Letter from Clyde Holding, M. P., dated 21 10 1994, to Don Taggert President, HistoricalSociety of St Kilda, Inc, inviting him to a luncheon to discuss the involvement of the community in the program Australia Remembers, 1945 – 1995 commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War 2.Includes time – line of proposed activities, suggested activities, and map of venue meeting. Australia remembers, 1945 – 1945, five page booklet (4 copies) on proposed program for fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War 2. Includes list of key people, criteria for grant approvals, and time – line. 3. Two more copies of the previous. 4. Certificate of appreciation signed by David Kemp, M.P. for Goldstein, dated 10, 1995, to the Caulfield Historical Society, for contributing to the commemoration of the peace in August 1945. Also, a printed certificate presented to the Caulfield Historical Society, signed by Con Sciacca M.P., and Clyde Holding M.P., in recognition of your valuable contribution to the Australia Remembers program during 1995. 5. Letter from Clyde Holding M.P., dated 5 November 1995, to Mrs Felicity Campbell, President of the Caulfield Historical Society, forwarding the Certificate of appreciation mentioned in previous.world war 2 1939 – 1945., wars., war memorials., st. kilda., caulfield., historical societies., caulfield historical society., kemp david, goldstein. -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Capek, Irene Mrs
... Glen Eira Historical Society 965 Glen Huntly Rd Caulfield VIC 3162 melbourne Two pages of typed notes by Irene Capek dated May 1994 describing her experiences in Czechoslovakia and concentration camps during World War II prior to coming to Australia. Capek Irene Jewish Community World War 1939-1945 ...Two pages of typed notes by Irene Capek dated May 1994 describing her experiences in Czechoslovakia and concentration camps during World War II prior to coming to Australia.capek irene, jewish community, world war 1939-1945, norwood road, caulfield -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyPamphlet - Air raid precautions
... two items about air raid instructions during World War 2. 1. Air Raid instructions booklet (15 pages), National Emergency Services of NSW’s official public handbook , produced by Consolidated Press Ltd. 2. City of Caulfield Air Raid Precautions (1 page), cardboard instructions approved by State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria. World War 1939-1945 ...This file contains two items about air raid instructions during World War 2. 1. Air Raid instructions booklet (15 pages), National Emergency Services of NSW’s official public handbook , produced by Consolidated Press Ltd. 2. City of Caulfield Air Raid Precautions (1 page), cardboard instructions approved by State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Victoria.world war 1939-1945, emergency services, air raid precautions, air raid sirens, air raid shelters, air raid wardens, caulfield, hawthorn road, packer j. i., tyers s. w. cr., dandenong road, carnegie, briggs james. r. town clerk -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyDocument - Caulfield City Rifle Club No. 119, 294 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
... The file also includes two pages of handwritten research notes, undated and unattributed, about the various changes undergone throughout the early history, 1915 to 1941, of the land and the club. Horsey H R Armstrong Kevin Elsternwick Elsternwick Rifle Range World War 1939-1945 ...Two pages of typed notes on the history of the Caulfield City Rifle Club by Kevin Armstrong, undated. The notes contain a timeline ranging from 1928 to 1969 with emphasis on the cost of ammunition an firearms over time. The file also includes two pages of handwritten research notes, undated and unattributed, about the various changes undergone throughout the early history, 1915 to 1941, of the land and the club.horsey h r, armstrong kevin, elsternwick, elsternwick rifle range, world war 1939-1945, caulfield city rifle club, caulfield city council, glen huntly road, riddell parade, commonwealth defence department, volunteer defence corps, caulfield small bore rifle club, lewis constructions, elsternwick post office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: PROUD STORY ; THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND
... World War Two Australian Comforts Fund Australian History history W.W.II war Royal Australian Navy Royal Australian Air Force the Australian Military Forces C.O. Bradham Jackson A hard covered book with sleeve containing a coloured illustration of war jeeps with driver on the front. The book is titled 'Proud Story ; The Official History Of The Australian Comforts Fund.' A Commonwealth-wide voluntary organisation accredited to the Royal Australian Navy, The Australian Military Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force and charged with the duty of caring for all fit and well members of the Australian forces during the Second World War, 1939-1945 ...A hard covered book with sleeve containing a coloured illustration of war jeeps with driver on the front. The book is titled 'Proud Story ; The Official History Of The Australian Comforts Fund.' A Commonwealth-wide voluntary organisation accredited to the Royal Australian Navy, The Australian Military Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force and charged with the duty of caring for all fit and well members of the Australian forces during the Second World War, 1939-1945. F. H. Johnston Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Sydney, 1949.C.O. Bradham Jacksonaustralia, military, history, lydia chancellor collection, collection, lydia chancellor, world war two, australian comforts fund, australian history, history, w.w.ii, war, royal australian navy, royal australian air force, the australian military forces
