Showing 13 items matching "world war two pacific area"
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Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Illustrated paperback book, Vera Bradley, I didn't know that: Cairns and Districts, Tully to Cape York, 1939-1946, Service Personnel and Civilians, 1995
... World War Two Queensland...World War Two Pacific Area...Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch ANZAC House Level 3 4 Collins Street Melbourne World War Two Queensland World War Two Pacific Area WW@ WWII Vera Bradley This compilation of material relating to the history of North Queensland during WWII focuses in particular on the years 1941-43. ...This compilation of material relating to the history of North Queensland during WWII focuses in particular on the years 1941-43. Includes a wide range of oral histories and contemporary documents. Lavishly illustrated. Includes references and an index. [State Library Queensland]Large colourful paperback book with an image of two soldiers manning a weapon on a beach under palm trees, in the blue sky above is a Japanese military plane. There is a red panel across the top that has been made to look like a torn piece of paper with the title printed across it in black and white text.non-fictionThis compilation of material relating to the history of North Queensland during WWII focuses in particular on the years 1941-43. Includes a wide range of oral histories and contemporary documents. Lavishly illustrated. Includes references and an index. [State Library Queensland]world war two queensland, world war two pacific area, ww@, wwii, vera bradley -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Men and Manners, 1945
... Pacific topics. The author, J. Alex. Allan, was a Councillor with the Historical Society of Victoria. The book is less important than the inscription on the first page which indicates that the book was a gift from the staff of Warrnambool High School to William L. Grauer, a teacher who was leaving the school in 1946. Mr Grauer, born in Warrnambool in 1915, became Supervisor of School Forestry in 1968 and served in in the Australian Army and Air Force in World War Two. The Grauers were a prominent early family in the Allansford area...Pacific topics. The author, J. Alex. Allan, was a Councillor with the Historical Society of Victoria. The book is less important than the inscription on the first page which indicates that the book was a gift from the staff of Warrnambool High School to William L. Grauer, a teacher who was leaving the school in 1946. Mr Grauer, born in Warrnambool in 1915, became Supervisor of School Forestry in 1968 and served in in the Australian Army and Air Force in World War Two. The Grauers were a prominent early family in the Allansford area ...This book was one of several independent publications dealing with Australian and Pacific topics. The author, J. Alex. Allan, was a Councillor with the Historical Society of Victoria. The book is less important than the inscription on the first page which indicates that the book was a gift from the staff of Warrnambool High School to William L. Grauer, a teacher who was leaving the school in 1946. Mr Grauer, born in Warrnambool in 1915, became Supervisor of School Forestry in 1968 and served in in the Australian Army and Air Force in World War Two. The Grauers were a prominent early family in the Allansford area and descendants still live today in Allansford and Warrnambool. Warrnambool High School opened in 1907 as the Warrnambool Agricultural High School and merged with Warrnambool North Technical School in 1994 to become Warrnambool College. This book is of interest as it was given as a farewell gift to a member of the Warrnambool High School staff in 1946 and contains the signatures of ten fellow teachers, including the Headmaster, Roy Andrews. The recipient of the book, William Grauer, was a member of a prominent family in the Allansford area.This is a hard- cover book (Social and Economic Sketch of Victorian History) of 172 pages. It has a plain dark red leather cover with a buff-coloured strip pasted on the spine. It is by J. Alex. Allan and was printed in 1945. There are 19 chapters and an Epilogue. There are several pages of black and white photographs. Spine: ‘Cheshire, Men and Manners in Australia, Allan’ On frontispiece: ‘To W.L. Grauer, With best wishes from the Headmaster & Staff, 1946, Roy W. Andrews, Betty H.T. Ward, H.E.L.Jones, S.A.O’Keefe, W.B.Gow,.A.F. Coggins, Leo Ingwersen, Winifred B. Gray, Ida L. Henderson, Lilian M. Williamson’ w.l. grauer, warrnambool high school -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Rigby, War correspondent, 1964
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World war 1939 – 1945 – Personal narratives – Australia Campaigns - South West Pacific theatre Frank Legg was a war correspondent accompanying the Australian forces in the South Pacific area during World War Two Ill, p.265. ...Frank Legg was a war correspondent accompanying the Australian forces in the South Pacific area during World War TwoIll, p.265.non-fictionFrank Legg was a war correspondent accompanying the Australian forces in the South Pacific area during World War Twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia, campaigns - south west pacific theatre -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Adams Bruce, Rust in peace, 1975
... 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 -
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, Pan Books, Guadalcanal: Island ordeal, 1971
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Pacific area World War 1939-1945 - History The Guadalcanal campaign in World war two Ill, p.159. ...The Guadalcanal campaign in World war twoIll, p.159.non-fictionThe Guadalcanal campaign in World war twoworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area, world war 1939-1945 - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Pan Books, Pacific onslaught 7th December 1941 / 7th February 1943, 1971
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Pacific area World War 1939-1945 - History The initial wave of victories by japan in World War Two Ill, p.159. ...The initial wave of victories by japan in World War TwoIll, p.159.non-fictionThe initial wave of victories by japan in World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area, world war 1939-1945 - history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Gay Halstead 1929, Story of the RAAF Nursing Service 1940-1990, 1994
... Pacific Islands. With the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit (MAETU), established in 1944, nurses helped with aerial evacuation of casualties and were involved with the liberation of Prisoners of War from Singapore and other areas. The service was disbanded at the end of World War Two ...Established in July 1914, the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service (RAAFNS) personnel expanded from 45 in December 1940 to 616 in December 1945. Miss Margaret Irene Lang was appointed Matron-in -Chief and her staff's conditions in service were similar to those of the Australian Army Nursing Service. The nurses were originally attached to RAAF bases in Australia but later served in New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. With the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit (MAETU), established in 1944, nurses helped with aerial evacuation of casualties and were involved with the liberation of Prisoners of War from Singapore and other areas. The service was disbanded at the end of World War Two, but in 1948 a peace-time service was formed, and the RAAF nurses have served in the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. They continue to care for the sick and injured at RAAF hospitals. Includes honours, awards and the nominal roll of RAAFNS 1940-1952.Illustrated book with blue cover. Front cover has a coloured illustration by Vivian and Marjorie Mare of a nurse in uniform standing in front of a plane, the title is printed in blue and the author's name printed in white. Title and author's name are also printed in white on the spine. The back cover has a collage of black and white photographs of RAAF personnel including nurses. Limited edition of 1000 copies.non-fictionEstablished in July 1914, the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service (RAAFNS) personnel expanded from 45 in December 1940 to 616 in December 1945. Miss Margaret Irene Lang was appointed Matron-in -Chief and her staff's conditions in service were similar to those of the Australian Army Nursing Service. The nurses were originally attached to RAAF bases in Australia but later served in New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. With the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit (MAETU), established in 1944, nurses helped with aerial evacuation of casualties and were involved with the liberation of Prisoners of War from Singapore and other areas. The service was disbanded at the end of World War Two, but in 1948 a peace-time service was formed, and the RAAF nurses have served in the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. They continue to care for the sick and injured at RAAF hospitals. Includes honours, awards and the nominal roll of RAAFNS 1940-1952.royal australian air force nursing service-history, world war 1939-1945-medical care-australia, military nursing-australia, nurses, nursing -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-BranchPhotograph - Black and white, framed, c. 1990
... Two restored second world war aircraft flying over Albury area June 1990. Top: Wirraway Intermediate Trainer, built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) in Australia under licence. 600 H.P. Pratt and Whitney wasp engine also built by CAC under licence. Top speed 200mph range 640 miles. Bottom: American Kittyhawk Fighter Bomber. Flown by RAAF in the Middle East and South West Pacific...world war 2 Framed black and white photograph of two restored WWII aircraft. Typed label at the bottom of the frame reads: "Two restored second world war aircraft flying over Albury area June 1990. Top: Wirraway Intermediate Trainer, built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) in Australia under licence. 600 H.P. Pratt and Whitney wasp engine also built by CAC under licence. Top speed 200mph range 640 miles. Bottom: American Kittyhawk Fighter Bomber. Flown by RAAF in the Middle East and South West Pacific ...Framed black and white photograph of two restored WWII aircraft. Typed label at the bottom of the frame reads: "Two restored second world war aircraft flying over Albury area June 1990. Top: Wirraway Intermediate Trainer, built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) in Australia under licence. 600 H.P. Pratt and Whitney wasp engine also built by CAC under licence. Top speed 200mph range 640 miles. Bottom: American Kittyhawk Fighter Bomber. Flown by RAAF in the Middle East and South West Pacific Areas. Top speed 355m.p.h. at 20,000 feet."kittyhawk, bombers, aircraft, pilots, world war 2 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionMedal - Trickey family group
... World War One service included Gallipoli and Western Front with 8th Infantry Battalion AIF. He served in World War Two but did not proceed overseas. Major Frederick C Truckey had pre-war service with 8th Light Horse and Australian Army Instructional Corps; then during World War Two he served with 2/8th Armoured Regiment AIF. Following the war, he joined the Australian Regular Army and served in Korea. Graham M Trickey served with the Royal Australian Air Force in World War Two serving in the South Pacific area...World War One service included Gallipoli and Western Front with 8th Infantry Battalion AIF. He served in World War Two but did not proceed overseas. Major Frederick C Truckey had pre-war service with 8th Light Horse and Australian Army Instructional Corps; then during World War Two he served with 2/8th Armoured Regiment AIF. Following the war, he joined the Australian Regular Army and served in Korea. Graham M Trickey served with the Royal Australian Air Force in World War Two serving in the South Pacific area ...Frederick V Trickey had extensive service with the Victorian Colonial military prior to 18 months service in South Africa. His World War One service included Gallipoli and Western Front with 8th Infantry Battalion AIF. He served in World War Two but did not proceed overseas. Major Frederick C Truckey had pre-war service with 8th Light Horse and Australian Army Instructional Corps; then during World War Two he served with 2/8th Armoured Regiment AIF. Following the war, he joined the Australian Regular Army and served in Korea. Graham M Trickey served with the Royal Australian Air Force in World War Two serving in the South Pacific area.Framed display board with perspex cover sheet containing medals of Frederick Victor Trickey and his two sons Frederick C Trickey and Graham M Trickey. F V Trickey set: Queens South Africian Medal with clasps South Africa 1902 and Transvaal; 14-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal; British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45; also Gallipoli medallion. F C Trickey set: 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Korea Medal and Coronation Medal. G M Trickey set: 39-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 39-45 and Australian Service Medal 39-45.boer war, world war one, world war two, wwi, wwii, trickey -
Melbourne LegacyArticle, VALE Ivan Layton, 2002
... Two page summary of the life of Ivan Layton. During World War 2 he served in the South West Pacific area as a signaller in the Australia Corps of Signals, 2nd AIF. ...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne Two page summary of the life of Ivan Layton. During World War 2 he served in the South West Pacific area as a signaller in the Australia Corps of Signals, 2nd AIF. ...Two page summary of the life of Ivan Layton. During World War 2 he served in the South West Pacific area as a signaller in the Australia Corps of Signals, 2nd AIF. He became personal Staff Captain for General Blamey. After the war he was the CEO of Legacy for 30 years. His secretary for 14 years was Wendy Faulkner who related that he loved theatre and was a great friend of Gracie Fields. Among his friends were Nurse Vivian Bullwinkle and Weary Dunlop. He retired from Legacy in June 1979 after serving for 30 years, and was nominated to become a member of Legacy. He passed away on 15 September 1979. Another source of information on Ivan Layton is when he was a 'Guest of Honour' at a Legacy function. His introduction and speech are recounted in the Bulletin of 22/5/1979.A record of the appreciation of long serving staff.Black and white printed A4 page from the Bulletin about Ivan Layton.ivan layton, vale -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionWeapon - Japanese sword
... Japan samurai sword WWII World War Two Japanese Samuari Sword with 70mm hand guard with wooden handle wrapped with red and white and brown tape - blade length 700mm. Common souvenir brought back by returning servicemen from the Southwest Pacific area following the Japanese surrender. ...Swords were a common item of equipment of Japanese officers and soldiers in WWII. Representative of souvenirs brought back following the end of WWII.Japanese Samuari Sword with 70mm hand guard with wooden handle wrapped with red and white and brown tape - blade length 700mm. Common souvenir brought back by returning servicemen from the Southwest Pacific area following the Japanese surrender.japan, samurai, sword, wwii, world war two -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook, Rupert Goodman, Voluntary Aid Detachments in peace and war: the history of Voluntary Aid Detachments in Australia during the 20th century, 1991
... World War 1 WW1 WWI World War 2 WW2 WWII 1. Origins of the Voluntary Aid Movement 2. VAD's in World War 1 3. VAD's between the wars 4. The Middle East contingents, World War 2 5. VAD/AAMWS in the defence of Australia 6. AAMWS in South-west pacific area, 1943-1946. 7. Civilian VAD's in war-time Australia 8. VAD/ AAMWS in the post-war world. 'VICTORIAN BRANCH / LIBRARY / ANZAC HOUSE' [Stamped in red ink on the first two ...1. Origins of the Voluntary Aid Movement 2. VAD's in World War 1 3. VAD's between the wars 4. The Middle East contingents, World War 2 5. VAD/AAMWS in the defence of Australia 6. AAMWS in South-west pacific area, 1943-1946. 7. Civilian VAD's in war-time Australia 8. VAD/ AAMWS in the post-war world.Hardcover book with a light green cover. The Title is printed in red and black. There is a female nurse on the front cover in a blue uniform and white red cross head scarf. The Australian Red Cross symbol is at the top of the front cover.non-fiction1. Origins of the Voluntary Aid Movement 2. VAD's in World War 1 3. VAD's between the wars 4. The Middle East contingents, World War 2 5. VAD/AAMWS in the defence of Australia 6. AAMWS in South-west pacific area, 1943-1946. 7. Civilian VAD's in war-time Australia 8. VAD/ AAMWS in the post-war world.australian army voluntary aid detachments, vad, history of vad, australian red cross, australian armed forces, medical care, world war 1, ww1, wwi, world war 2, ww2, wwii
